Jane will be here soon I'm sure. She will get you all started.
Hello everyone, I am hoping to see some posts in this forum pretty soon as for me my cold is slightly improved, at least it doesn't hurt when I cough now but I am still blowing a lot out of my sinuses.
Today is signing day for the closing on Keith's office, His ex has to be there to sign as well so she can claim her &21,107. that was the difference between the property she got in the divorce and the property that Keith got. We had no idea that she had a claim on the property if it sold. Couldn't find Keith's copy of the divorce papers so she brought over a copy of hers.
hugs to all
Well, we're finally back in - even if we do have to start over again. Now if I could just remember the various discussions I was posting in. Sighhhhh
Marilyn, I hope the cold and the property things will all be over soon. Hugs!
I went to the lawyer this morning to start the wind-down of the estate. Let's hope it doesn't take too much longer.
Can't wait to hear from everybody again.
Hi, Marilyn, Maryz, and Dapphne!
It's good to be back here and maybe starting over is a good thing. Sometimes people get lost in a discussion with a lot of old posts.
Nice day here, I got my walk in, and will go to Yoga at 4:30.
jane
Good to be back with you. Hope everyone is doing well.
I'm here, too :D It surely is good to be among the newbies again. I have registered and worked a bit on my profile ... now all I have to do is get the time right. That'll be next. Until then ............... I'll be back!
Just changed the time .... Yea!!!
I hadn't thought about working on the profile - guess I'd better do that. And now to figure out how to find the discussions I was posting in before. That doesn't seem to be working the same way. Be patient, Mary - change is hard!
The other discussions may not be set up yet. It appears everything is having to be done all over again, so it may take a day or two...or three...to get all the discussions back that people want.
jane
I want most particularly to thank you, Jane, for helping me get into Seniors & Friends today, stupid and bumbling though I have been, and for getting me into here. You must be, as the others are, devoting your entire day to this, and to just say thanks seems so lame.
How DO you change the time? And do I NEED to? Completely in the dark on that one, as I have never even glanced at the time previously.
I can't find where to change the time. Never mind I figured it out.
Time....go to PROFILE/ Modify Profile/Look and Layout and click on Auto-Detect. It'll put a number in the box which should set your time for your time zone.
jane
What can I say but THANKS, THANKS, THANKS to all you helped
(particularly Jane and Pat) get this poor BB who doesn't know
much about getting re-registered!!!!!!
I am SO glad and grateful for your help!
Joyous
Hmmm. I tried that, Jane, and I never found "Look and Layout".
Ohhh, I'm so happy to see you all here and to see Jane at the helm once more! Hope you are all spreading the word that we're open! We've got enough room for newbies as well as oldies!
See you soon! :smitten:
MaryPage: Click on "Profile" above. Once there, hover over "Modify Profile" and you'll see a "Look and Layout" option.
Thank you, Oldiesmann! I did not know about that hovering business. I am totally challenged in all this new technology.
Well, after all that, it looks to me as though the TIME setting for this forum is normally Eastern time, which is the time where I live, being that I live in Maryland. So I don't have to do anything about the time. Am I correct?
Yes, you're correct. The default forum time is Eastern time so you don't need to do anything :)
Hurrah...Joy is here, and MaryPage has her time correct.
Jane: I will NEVER be able thank you enoughfor seeing me through
"getting back on". It was impossible for me (being so technically challenged) to figure it out although I did try (for
hours) to do so.
Sincerely,
JOY (joyous)
Glad to help, Joy. We need all our gals here. :smitten:
Good morning, Dear Buddies!
I could not get in here earlier this morning. Haven't a smidgeon of a clue what or where the glitch was.
Sunshine is pouring down. Chip took me to Physical Therapy yesterday, and it almost took my breath away driving along past gorgeous white blooming pear trees in profusion, pink, pink cherry trees at their peak of beautiful, magnolias and forsythia and a pastel mist of lovely, lovely Springtime all around. I felt we were in Fairyland!
Hope you are all thriving.
well I finally made it in...but dont know how to do a profile photo are the time..Darlene
Hurrah....our Darlene is here!
For the profile photo...
Click on Profile
Forum Profile
The first item is where you put in the url where you have your photo stored [or upload it if on your computer, I guess.]
GOOD MORNING, BUDDIES! So glad we can be together again.
Prediction for today, tomorrow, and maybe Friday is rain,
thunderstorms, etc. However, it is sunny right now.
Joy
Me too, or if that is grammatically incorrect, I also. Do not know how to get a picture in here. I do not have a URL, which I think is a website, but I'm not sure. Always have had help. Like you, JOY, I don't think it is an urgent matter at present. Just enough for us that this plane has wheels on the ground!
Hello every buddy on this fine sunny morning almost noon from Oregon. I am still dealing with this cold. Keith has it too and we sound like we are barking when we cough. Constantly blowing the the old Schnoz as well. Sanitation Co delivered the garbage can and recycle bin to the house this morning and I stopped the service at the office yesterday.
The Ex will be getting a check for 26 thousand when the buyer pays up she added 5,000 for interest on top of the 21 thousand. I am so glad that is over, she is not a nice person even the daughter in laws say she is very difficult and that's putting it nicely. She is getting about ½ of what Keith will be getting. That really sucks!! However The good news is that we will finally tie the knot probably the end of April or the first part of May. I am having a ring my mother gave me repaired and have to wait on that The diamonds had to be ordered and that high quality takes time to put into the ring very carefully so they won't fall out again.
Hi Gals, I'm here too! Haven't tried to change the profile yet, but will eventually.
I'm still having back/walking problems. More injections scheduled for next Tues! Ugh.
Marilyn, I'm so glad the office sale is all finished and that you can set the date now. I hope you both get over your colds or bronchitis quickly.
Mary, I hope the weather cooperates with your plans for the memorial service tree planting this weekend. It should give you all a bit of closure and comfort.
Mary Page, it is really beautiful here too. I love the spring, but then I love the fall too.
I'm so glad everyone is finding their way in. Hi to all. Sharon
Good afternoon ... I am happy to see all y'all coming in and getting settled again. Things are pretty much "same ol' same ol'" around my corner of the world. I am enjoying a beautiful sunny day and "they" say there are more to come. :thumbup: The man who is supposed to take care of my yard hasn't been able to get here for quite a while because of the rain. He said he'd be back when the weather permitted.
The last time he was here, he pruned my apple tree and left a pile of branches that he said he'd come back and put out for pick up .... they're still piled outside my window as I type .... there is a lot of work awaiting him whenever he gets here ... and my neighbor told him when he finishes with my yard she has some work for him at her place. We all enjoy the rain but it really makes the weeds, shrubs and grass pop up and need attention. :o
Good to see Sharon and JaneW here!
Marilyn...good news on the office sale and getting beyond all of that. I think I caught your cold! Bummer!
What a day this has been. We went to Dbq for a doc appt for Ray. We go back next week for a stress test and they did a heart thing in the office. We left and stopped at a store for a sweatshirt for Ray. He scraped his leg on a low shelf...and bled and bled all over everything. I got him back to the clinic and to Acute Care...and 21 stitches later we were off to Olive Garden for lunch! We go back Friday for a followup. It's been raining on and off, and with this cold I woke up with, I'm beat!!
Jane
Good grief, jane - 21! stitches. I hope the store is paying for the treatment for Ray.
Marilyn, I hope all continues to go well for you. 8^) (The icons won't work for me with Windows Edge.)
Sharon, I hope your shots (epidurals?) works for you. Pain is definitely NOT our friend.
It's good to see that so many have found the new site. We haven't heard from Sue, Molly, Ginny Ann, Darlene - and several others. I hope they get here soon.
For me, today was swimming, coffee, and my mani/pedi. Would you believe a gel polish from (of all things) "Little Kitty"? Makes me cringe, but I love the polish - almost completely clear, but with sparkles. Going crazy! Tomorrow I have to go back to the optometrist. I had my six-month checkup last week, and was told to call them right away if I had any flashes or floaters. Well, I've had one floater since Monday, and decided I'd better call. They want me to come in tomorrow - so it's back to the eye doctor I go. Fingers crossed here. If the clouds aren't too thick, the space station is supposed to be visible in our area today. That's always fun to watch. And then we're looking for the bad storm system to hit here tomorrow sometime.
Darlene is on board, Mary. She made it in here today.
Just checking in with my new name:
(used to be dapphne)
Have a great day, everyone!
sandy
Evening, Gals...
Hi, Sandy!
Sue emailed me she will get registered soon...she's been busy and is trying to get into her dentist for a broken molar.
Maryz...no, the store didn't get his name...and it wasn't their fault. They did get to clean up all his blood since I was anxious to get him to acute care PDQ.
We're having thunderstorms tonight, and I think I'll sleep downstairs in a recliner so I can breathe.
I'm glad we have nothing planned for today or most of Friday.
Jane
Lots of thunder and lightning last night. I slept downstairs for a bit, then went up to the guest room bed. Awake every couple of hours, so will be a slug today.
Working with Apple Support...and an American accent...to get his IPAD back and unlocked after a software update insists we put in a passcode that we chose not to set. Bother!!
sneezing and stuffed up jane
Hi. Everyone. Glad most are able to sign in to the new site. I'm tryin to get my font to change to bigger letters so it can be read easier. Jane sorry to hear of your hubbys accident. Hi to all looking in. Darlene
It's good to see every Buddy getting signed in to our new home. Keith has gone over to the office to start loading up those plans, I have no idea where he plans to p;ut them. There are plans there from when his father was still alive probably 50 years worth of architectural plans. he already has some of the furniture spread arlound the family room and there isn't much room left there. Oh well we'll get it figured out. I just wish both of weren't sick.
I wish you weren't sick, too!
Finely found where you were all hiding. Looks like I am a Newbie again. Need to find out how to put a new Avatar in along with putting a shortcut on my desktop. I have instruction some place
Oh! spell check not working here.Can't manage without that.
The Tech's did a good fast job setting us up again. Thanks
Just testing. Other message didn't post. Darlene
Quote from: maryz on March 30, 2016, 06:52:50 PM
Good grief, jane - 21! stitches. I hope the store is paying for the treatment for Ray.
Marilyn, I hope all continues to go well for you. 8^) (The icons won't work for me with Windows Edge.)
MaryZ, I had a very frustrating time with the same issue when I installed Windows 10 (with Edge) but finally found out that, if I use a different browser, everything is good again. I use IE to open the sites where I wish to use icons or make changes in text size or color.
If you look up in the far right corner, you'll see something that looks like this: [... ] Click there and in the drop down menu you'll see where it gives you the option to open with a different browser ... in my case it says "Open with Internet Explorer"
Darlene, yes, it did post.
Hi to all, glad we're almost all back here.
I just got back from the grocery. John is gone, so I had to bring it all in, so my back is killing me. I could hardly get everything put away. I sure hope the double whammy injections he's going to give me next week help. The others sure didn't.
Marilyn, could Keith donate all the old blueprints to the city? or the library? or the historical group? Otherwise, maybe you should get him to rent a storage unit temporarily until he gets it all sorted out. Can you talk him into a garage sale? It sounds like you're filled to the rafters there.
Jane & Marilyn, I hope you both get to feeling better. Please don't cough in my direction. ;) I don't need anything else.
The storm you got last night, Jane, is supposed to hit us tonight & tomorrow. It's been overcast all day today, but warm. I'm so sorry to hear about Ray's accident. Is he on coumadin? The bleeding can be really scary when you are.
The landscapers came this morning and removed all of our pine straw from our perimeter beds and put in a wood mulch. It looks so much better. We will keep the pine straw in our back garden because it is cheaper though. We had contracted for them to do this last fall and they're just now getting it done!
Jane W, just saw your post. I use google chrome rather than Edge. I can't get audio on the youtube videos on Edge either. I just ignore Edge.
Hi Jeanne, Sandy, Jane W, Mary, Mary Page, and whoever else I've missed. Sharon
Sharon, I got a document carrier from Staples years ago to carry my art supplies. Then it graduated (got demoted?) to a carrier for my groceries. I took it to the car, put the sacks in (may take more than one trip), then pulled it into the house. It's very light itself, and it pulls like a wheeled suitcase. You might look for something like that, or a child's wagon. I still use it occasionally for bringing things in from the store, but more for my weekly trip upstairs with the laundry. LOL
JaneW, I still have IE on my laptop, but I forget to use it for just S&F and SeniorLearn. I know I can use the emoticons there - I just never know I'm going to use one until I'm already into something on Edge. LOL Thanks for reminding me, though.
We got some major rain most of today, but the sun is out now. I think we're due to get another round of stuff later on. I got to the optometrist this morning and got several retests (visual fields, picture taking, bright lights, etc.) Fortunately, everything seems to be okay - no detached retina. I do have to go back in six weeks for another round. I'm just glad he's so thorough. And I know what to watch for and when to call his cell as an emergency.
Darlene...your first message today is #36.
To make the font bigger on your IPAD
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202828
Like Marilyn....feeling very miserable....think my face and ear will explode...yuck...messy, I'm sure >:(
Tomorrow night's couples outing is canceled ...I don't want to give anybody else this nasty thing.
Jane
Jane I can sympathize with you I can't smell anything and my ears are stopped up as well. I did take Freckles for two walks today, the weather is so beautiful for however long it will alst before it rains again.
We do have a load of stuff in the trunk of my car from the office. Some are Plans and some other things. I hope we get them out pretty soon.
Has anybody here ever dealt with a survey company called "GFK Custom Research, Knowledge Panel"? I love doing surveys, and have done Nielsen ratings books before. I just got a mailing from this company, and it has a definite web presence (site, etc.). Just a little leery about signing up - although they're not asking for any personal (i.e., numbers, etc.) information. Just checking.
We got almost 3.5" of rain yesterday, but nice today. I hope it's still pretty tomorrow, as predicted, for our tree planting thing.
I got a massage this morning, and then got "front-ended" at a traffic light on the way home. ARGGGHH!! I was behind a big Teen Challenge truck, and the driver decided to back up - right into me. Fortunately, I was stopped, and he was barely moving, but it was a loud crunch, and looked like the hood buckled up. The vehicles were driveable (of course, there wasn't a mark on the truck), so we moved into a nearby parking lot, called insurance companies, the police, and he called his employer. I'll have to wait to see the police report, but I don't think there's any question that he was at fault. And I don't seem to be hurt - although I may stiffen up later on. I think/hope it's only cosmetic damage to the car. I'm glad nobody was with me - they might not have learned any new words, but I'm sure they would have learned a few new combinations and phrases.
I hope everybody else is having a better day.
Geez, Mary, not what you needed this morning, but glad nobody was hurt!
We've had a lot of rain, too, and temps in lower 40s. I felt better this morning, so I went with Ray to the follow-up at Acute Care, and she was pleased. Now we're home and in the family room with a fire and books to read.
Jane
Mary one time I was stopped behind a car at the stop light and the car behind me slammed in to me making an accordion out of my car totaling it. However, It still made me responsible for the damage to the car in front of me, they said I rear ended that car even though I was push forward by the car behind me. Just letting you know not to be surprised if it is some how claimed to be your fault. My insurance got revoked because of that accident.
Still not getting much better I am so surprised by the amount of stuff coming out of my sinus's, Keith is worse off than I am, he kept me awake a lot during the night with his inability to breathe and me checking to make sure he was alright and still breathing. We went through at least a dozen hankies, I had to wash them this morning as there were no more clean ones.
Yes. It does seem that regardless if not your fault. If you hit from behind they say its you.
I had a small one last year at the pay booth at the hospital. This lady was in front paying. Started her car and moved a fraction then reached for something I went to move mine and tapped her back bumper. She was O.K and I took her to get a estimate next morning. Security Offices saw it all. But next day her Son got involved saying that the little bump damaged his mother shoulder and would need medical treatment. So what a big thing this turned into. I got onto my insurance. Asking the hospital what his mother was being treated for. She was 83 years old. Had joint problems. Told my insurance that. they said for me to just leave it with them. Turned out they got nothing other than a small amount to take the scratch off the bumper. My insurance say that the are experienced in people trying to claim large amount . My premium never changed any.
Hi everyone ..I was awaken this morning by rain and small hail. Thank goodness no damage..we can always use rain..aaHope everyone got signed back in ok...Darlene
Joy...the Modify is for you only to make a correction in your post, if you need to, etc. it's there for a limited time. The remove is for you only, too, on your own posts, if you decide for whatever reason to delete your post. Nobody can modify your own posts or delete a post (except for Pat, the Administrator...and that's only for something pornogrphic or obscene or somebody selling something)
They've always been there, but you may gotten used to seeing them.
We under a wind advisory for winds in the 30+ range for all day tomorrow. We went grocery shopping tonight, so no need to be out tomorrow.
Jane
Gusty Saturday morning here..the wind is really howling and it's in the 30s.
I'll be inside watching the Final Four basketball and hoping this cold gets out of my ears and head. Such a nuisance!
Hope your Saturday is warmer and less windy!
Jane
Today has been a beautiful day - not just because of the weather (although it's gorgeous, too). All our wonderful daughters were here, plus grandchildren Sarah and Matt and fiancé Claire, and friends Vicki & Roger. We shared in helping plant a tulip poplar in the Memorial Forest at the Sculpture Fields with some of John's ashes. I spread some around the base of the tree, and Matt finished the filling in with dirt and mulch. We were doing great until Kate started playing some Jimmy Buffett, which brought on some tears. All in all, a perfect send off!
Mary, I'm so glad you had a lovely day for John's memorial tree planting. Wonderful that so many of the family were able to come. I'm sorry you had an accident yesterday. So upsetting when it happens. I had someone rearend me when I was in HH. My car was only 3 months old too!! Grrr. Anyway, I'm glad you are okay.
Jane, it has been beautiful here but very gusty too. We got about a half inch of rain in the past 2 days. Need more than that. Enjoy your games. With both Butler and IU out of it, I'm no longer interested, although UNC is big in the news in Charlotte area.
I wonder where Sue and Ginny are. I miss them.
Not much going on here. John seems to have a cold now too. Brian's family got their new yellow lab puppy today. In the FB pics, the boys have ear to ear grins and looks so happy. Their last dog, also a yellow lab, died of cancer about 8 yrs ago and they are just now getting another. Their life has been so up and down and round about with all of Brian's assignments and moves.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Hi everyone jusy checking in to read what all y'all been up to. I took Freckles on a visit this morning then to the dog park this afternoon.
Hi, Gals...
I'm sleeping and sneezing and now watching the Final Four. VIllanova just demolished OK and now Syracuse and North Carolina are up.
Winds are finally dying down here...and it's to warm tomorrow when winds shift from NW to SW.
Jane
Oregon State Beavers play UConn tomorrow
Mary...what a loving memorial for your John!
We're in warming trend here...50s already..and we haven't seen that for days, and the high winds have blown on east.
Like Marilyn, I'm still not smelling or tasting anything, not hearing well, and still sneezing. :o. Luckily, the only thing we have on our schedule that's a must do is Ray's stress test on Tuesday. We've tried to keep him for getting this cold, and so far it seems to be working. Sure hope that continues, at least through Tuesday!
Have a blessed Sunday.
I hope GinnyAnn, Sue, and Molly find us here soon.
Jane
I am surprised that Sue hasn't come in yet. She is a daily writer. Maybe problem with her computer.
She had some dental problems to take care of and some other business, I believe. I, too, hope she and GinnyAnn, Diane, and Molly will find us soon.
jane
Don't know how to fix it. Not seeing any new post. Just 1 and 2. Darlene
When I post. Goes to day 1??????Darlene
I already have that marked for viewing this evening..... I STILL miss Downton Abbey.
Church was great this morning Pastor discussed the church at Laodicia. We've been going through the churches in Revelation.
I just got back from a walk with freckles, it sure looks like it is going to start raining again pretty soon. Supposed to rain today anyway,
Darlene...your posts are fine and right here on the page of new posts.
Use the "Show new replies to your posts ". At the top left to be taken to the first new post since you were here last.
Jane
you can also change that in your profile, Darlene.... go to Modify Profile, then Look and Layout ... there is a place there to check your preferences.
I had a sweet surprise this afternoon. I got a phone call from my granddaughter's number but when I answered it was my 4 year old great granddaughter wishing me a happy birthday. When I said Thank you, Karmen, she responded with "You're so welcome" good manners.
Hello Friends - I'm finally here and it sure is a pleasure to be able to join the group again. Really missed not being able to access this site (and others I also enjoyed).
Mohamed called this afternoon to check in and let me know that he was in the process of preparing to move to his new apartment near his University in Egypt, replacing one of his tires on the older car he owns and enjoying his new Mitsubishi Lancer car. Busy fellow as the semester soon ends and he'll be grading several hundred student papers.
My son ("Chaps") is preparing for his deployment to Korea next month for one year. He'll be traveling alone as his wife just was granted a new job at the University where my Granddaughter is in her first year. Lots of family prayers and a final decision for Chaps to complete this tour alone. I'm sure the family will travel to visit with him there sometime later in the year.
I'm still dealing with intense head and eye pains first thing in the morning when I awake and later in the evening right before bed-time. My Medical folks simply cannot determine what is causing those continued pains. Sure restricts my activities and I especially miss attending Church.
Hope all have had a good weekend!
Molly
Molly, good to see you back. I'm sure it'll be good for Mohamed to be closer to the University. It'll be tough for all of his family to have Chaps gone for a year, but I know you'll deal with it.
Happy Birthday, JaneW!!!
Marilyn, it sounds like you're feeling better - always good news.
jane, and you, too. Glad Ray didn't get "it".
Super quiet around here - just got my laundry done this morning. And then a really good nap this afternoon. Tough stuff. Oh, well - Mondays are usually my busy day, so let's just say I'm resting up. LOL
Hope your upcoming weeks are good ones, Buddies!
HI Buddies! I'M BACK! At last! I finally got my password changed and was able to get in this evening. The past several days have been busy with little things, but I'm hoping that is over. I think I'll take a few days to find the other topics I visit. I have to go to the dentist tomorrow afternoon (down in Union Springs) to have the broken tooth pulled. I don't want him to fill it again as I don't think it will last. He'd just filled it the last time I was down there. It's the last molar on my left side and I don't think I'll miss it. I'm just not up for another crown. My kids should get my back teeth removed before they cremate me--I have a lot of fillings in molars with gold in them!
It sounds like everyone is doing well--and I'm glad to see so many of you here. Tim and Kris are away somewhere for the weekend. I've been visiting friends in the hospital. Charlie's aunt Era Claire fell and broke an ankle and is in the rehab unit at the hospital. My church/bridge friend Olyne, had knee surgery last Wednesday and was moved to the SNIF unit (which is primarily rehab on Saturday). I'd visited her on Friday and she was hoping to move the next day. Friend Terri is home after her stroke and 2 weeks in the SNIF unit. I took her a couple of casseroles from the Village Cookery when she came home last week. She called tonight to chat. She won't be able to drive for a while, but will see Dr. Abrams, her primary care Physician early this next week. Her daughter lives nearby and took her to Mass this weekend.
I had a bit of a problem getting back in here--just didn't have time to do it, but made time this evening. I'm glad to see so many of you here.
I'll be busy in the morning and on the way to U.S. for the tooth removal and then back again sometime next week for my semi-annual cleaning.
last night I attended the annual party of the Auburn Arts Association. They had lots of yummy hors d'oevres (Sharon can correct my French) as well as tables for putting bids on items one might like to purchase. I put bids on several items and actually got one of them--I left before they gave these out, but friends from church brought it to me this morning. It is a canvas handbag, locally made, shoulder bag with a Dog applique, which I will give to Kris as it looks like something she might use. If not Tim can probably sell it at one of his sales.
I spent most of yesterday giving my bedroom an intense cleaning. It looks so neat and clean, I hardly recognize it. My next project is cleaning the den where I spend most of my evenings to the same intense cleaning. Hopefully I'll work up the energy to get it done probably Tuesday or Wednesday.
I'm so glad to see many of you back.
Sue
Hooray! Sue's made it back.
Thank you, MaryZ... I enjoyed my day quietly at home ... pizza and a bottle of wine and peace and quiet!
OH, HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS, DEAR JANE!
When I went to bed Saturday night, my wifi was all working just fine. When I got up Sunday morning, I could not get my email or go on line with either my PC or my iPad. Suffered all day and into the night. Chip, of course, was away for the weekend. So he got home in the wee hours, and woke this morning to find he did not have wifi, either. Guess what? The modem died. How it managed to do that in the middle of the night on a weekend with Chip not here, I have no idea. Sometimes I really believe in Gremlins!
So Chip took the old modem to Comcast this morning and got a new one and all is fixed and here I am. Fortunately, the local Comcast office is about 5 minutes from us.
Sue, I am sorry I was disabled and could not communicate with you to help you out with getting in here, but obviously you managed perfectly well without me.
The weather cannot quite make up its mind. Nevertheless, coolish though it is at the moment, we have one of the most gorgeous and long lasting springs I have ever enjoyed going on outside. We have a large cherry blossom tree (no cherries) just outside our front door, and it fills me with so much Joy.
Yes, I watched Call The Midwife last night. Excellent, as always. I loved Sister Monica Joan being one of the girls. Judy Parfitt has always been such a great actress.
I also watched Grantchester on Masterpiece Mysteries. That is a huge favorite of mine. Not only is James Norton, who plays the Vicar of what is actually a real church in a real place, a hunk, but the stories are marvelous. The author, James Runcie, is the son of a former Archbishop of Canterbury, so he knows the background well. I have all of his Grantchester books, but of course they change the stories a lot for filming.
Love and hugs to all my dear Buddies from MaryPage
I watched both Call the Midwife and Grantchester - and before them Home Fires. I had an unusually extended TV night - and all on Public TV!
good morning Buddies, I still have the cold, blowing a lot of junk out of my n osxe and coughing up a storm. My right ear is now involved a lot of the time. Then it will p;op and I can hear again.
I am doing some laundry this morning not much as I did a couple of loads during the week. I have to take a package for Gilbert to the post office this morning and stop at the health food store for mustard seeds (I make my own spicy mustard) and a few other things. I did go to Grocery Outlet yesterday to get organic veggies. I had a great conversation with forest last night it was his 16th birthday, they sure grow up fast don't they. He is Gilbert's son.
Well I better get bisy the sheets are ready to go in the dryer and the dog blankets to come out of the dryer. Busy busy.
I contribute once a year to two of our three Public Television channels, and therefore get their free scheduling magazines monthly. I sit down with these when they arrive, and mark up what I want to watch in the coming month. Then I put them on both my WORD OFFICE calendar and on my day-by-day office type calendar.
Tonight? Tonight the only thing good is on only our WETA UK channel, IMHO. That will be Midsomer Murders Series TEN at nine o'clock P.M.
But we have to take into account that every PBS channel is an entity separate from every other, excepting the offshoots these now have. WETA UK is an offshoot of WETA. WETA is our channel 26, while WETA UK is channel 265. I tell you what, at my advanced age if I do not write it all down, I would miss most of the good stuff.
Our WMPT (Maryland Public Televison) also has some offshoots. I watch a lot of MPT2, which runs a lot of the shows I have to miss for one reason or another. It is channel number 268 here.
Happy Belated Birthday, JaneW!
Welcome back, Molly and Sue!
I hope GinnyAnn and Diane can join us again soon.
Like Marilyn, I'm still battling this darn cold.
Ray is the TV watcher here, and he's a big PBS fan, and we, too, send $$ for Public Radio and Public TV.
Taking life slow here, but need to tend to the laundry.
Jane
I taped The Midwives and will watch it this evening. I watched a couple of Hallmark movies last night. About the only thing on tonight is Antique Roadshow and some HGTV shows.
I finished my laundry yesterday. I've picked up doggy do in the yard this morning and also put on a pot of beans for a ham and bean soup for dinner.
I need to see if I can get Bunny brushed a bit without stressing her out. I've called the groomer to see if she can trim her face and clip her toenails for me. Since she seems to be hanging in there and not getting any worse, I've decided she has to have a little maintenance even though she hates it.
No other plans today. I get my double whammy shot tomorrow. Wish me luck.
Sue, glad to see you back in. Bummer on the tooth. I've never had any pulled except for wisdom teeth. Not fun though.
Mary Page, isn't it Murphy's Law that if something goes on the fritz it is at the worst possible time! Glad you're up and running again.
Jane & Marilyn, I hope you get over your colds soon. They sound miserable.
Hi to Jeanne, Joy, Darlene, Mary, Jane W, and whoever else I've missed. Sharon
Thank you for the birthday wishes, jane ...
About Murphy's law, Sharon, I have always thought it was that if anything can go wrong, it will!
And all of my life has been ruled by that very law!
Do you get a daily newspaper? I ask because if you do, and if it carries a health advice column called ASK DOCTOR K and written by Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D., today's column is all about epidural injections for Sciatica. Funny, they did not so much as once refer to them that way when I went three times to one of those in and out surgical centers to have them. They always, without fail, called them surgical procedures. My guess would be that surgical procedures trump injections in the money earning department!
Cynic? Who, me? I'm looking around to see if you could possibly be speaking of someone else.
Doctor K's column appears on the same page in our newspaper every day, along with Ask Abby and Your Horoscope and the comics.
All our Avitar seem to be coming in very Small. wonder why.
JANE - Many thanks for your "Welcome Back." When I talked with Mohamed today and explained that this site had undergone extensive renewal, he asked "do our Friends remember me? Did they inquire about me?" I really had to smile at those two questions. My reply to him was "Thanks for asking about ME! I'm fine." He has been so enormously busy relocating from one long-time apartment to a brand new one that when he calls I know he has finished teaching University classes for the day and is taking a quick rest.
Thanks to all who contributed to setting up this site for all Friends to be able to use again. I truly missed it and was delighted when it came back on the screen. If the Ladies who re-set it for all of us were nearby, I'd be happy to share my Chocolate ice cream!
Molly
Hi Buddies, my trip to the dentist was not as bad as I feared. He decided I shouldn't have the tooth pulled and managed to fill it. To I guess that's a good thing. I made an appointment for a cleaning/check up next week, so I'll have all that over for another 6 months.
This morning I ran errands, went to the bank, and picked up my rugs for my bedroom and den. I took them to the Washateria on Saturday as they have big washers and dryers. I was happy to get it done. When I wash the 2 smaller ones at home, I need to do one at a time in the washing machine with a towel and my dryer just takes too long to dry them. When the contractor renovated Anna's house after she moved, he took down her circular clothes line which I used whenever I washed something that needed fresh air drying.
I'm glad to be back. Tomorrow morning I have a circle meeting down in the country, so I need to get to bed now. I'm meeting other friends at the church. We'll divvy up the driving and I'll probably take 2 or 3 with me.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue....glad you could skip having a tooth pulled.
I need to get going...stayed up to the end of the men's BB final last night. Great game and I was glad to see Villanova win at the buzzer. They hadn't won a title since 1985. I like seeing other than the top 3 or 4 trade the title around and somebody else take it.
Jane
My cleaning girl has been here this morningj. Almost done. I took Bunny to the groomer who will give her extra special attention, and I have my dr's appt at 2:00 for my shots. Will pick Bunny up on the way home from that.
Mary Page, I don't have Dr K's column in the Charlotte Observer. I guess they didn't take his franchise. I would have liked to read it though. I did watch The Midwives last night. Realized later that the deformed baby must have been the result of Thalidimide. That was so very sad.
Sue, glad you didn't have to get an extraction.
Jane, John said the game last night was one of the best final NCAA games he had ever seen. Lots of blue Tarheels around here though.
I have to go get some lunch. Later. Hi to all. Sharon
I have been to Coos bay Head start this morning with Freckles, This was the last school on our schedule.
I have a loaf of bread rising prior to baking, when I get it in the oven I will have 35 minutes to take Freckles for a walk.
The date is set for May 22, Gilbert and his family will be coming not sure about Keiths sons yet. One responded and said he would try to take out that weekend so he and his family could be here. He is the one who is a Doctor.
Hooray..Jane did what Mike said...seems to have fixed it.....thanks a lot..Darlene
Hi Buddies. I worked at the office this morning as I couldn't get a sub. Tuesday is staff meeting day for all the employees and someone must be there to take messages. It's very difficult to find volunteers for Mon, Tues, and sometimes Wed as many of our senior citizen members are members of OLLI (Osher Life Long Learning--and I don't know what the I is for) and take classes on those mornings. Seniors are almost all of our phone volunteers--some are wonderful. I have 10 who come the same morning every month unless ill or out of town. But that leaves at least 20+ who must be begged by phone!
It's much cooler here today but very sunny. I didn't get a morning walk because of the office duty and some errands I had to finish. I'm thinking of a little nap, so might not get one until after my supper about 5:00. I like the time change as it stays light longer than it did.
I hope you're all having a really nice day. Marilyn, HURRAY for setting the date. I hope it's a wonderful weather day and that Keith's sons show up. I know you are proud of Gilbert and his family for making plans to come.
Jane, I was happy that Villanova won, also. It was a really good game and quite close with a fantastic finish!
Sharon, I hope the shots go well and that Bunny feels better when you pick her up. Hurray for the Cleaning Lady!
I think Mary is about to complete her paper work. I hope she'll be able to get here later.
Hi to MaryPage, and to all our Buddies who've not made it back here. I hope they find us soon.
Darlene, you were posting while I was writing. I'm glad you got your problem fixed and are here now!
Sue
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Marilyn, we're looking forward to being "there" for you, too. And now we can "save the date".
I finally got back to Silver Sneakers this morning - I've missed about two weeks, with various appointments. I've been contacted by the truck's insurance company, and will be taking my car in for an estimate on Thursday morning - glad to get that under way. We're having another gorgeous day today. It's supposed to be very cold over the weekend, with probable frosts Friday and Saturday nights. Folks are getting really eager to get their vegetables planted, but they'd better wait. This is a very quiet week, though - and I'm enjoying it.
Sharon, I hope the shots work and take effect quickly.
Long day at the Medical offices. Ray's stress test, and echocardiogram and then the Nurse there didn't like the looks of his leg with the stitches, so she got him in to see his internal med doc and we go back Friday for him to take a look then.
It's cold, wet, and windy here and just not a nice day to be out. So, since Ray's to keep the leg elevated several times a day, we're in for the day, will skip yoga today, and just lounge about. :thumbup:
jane
Marilyn, the date for what?
Jeanne its a surprise.
Hi everyone. Checking to see if I finally got my post straight...Darlene
Darlene...is everything OK now when you come in here? The posts are in chronological order...oldest to newest, which makes the most sense to me.
We've got lots of cold, rainy, windy days ahead of us. We were planning to go out for Taco Tuesday, but it's so nasty out there and we had a late lunch at Olive Garden, so we're eating things here.
Jane
You would not BELIEVE how cold it has become here in Annapolis! We are to have a FREEZE tonight! Brrrrrr!
I went to physical therapy today, and then to the medical supply place to pick up my second pair of $78 socks that were on backorder. Then we got caught up in a horrific traffic jam, because a FUEL truck had somehow gotten completely overturned at a big intersection we normally drive through to get home. And it was leaking fuel. And lines and lines of cars were driving every which way to try to find their way SOME where. We, Chip & I, just wanted rather desperately to get HOME! So Chip went up this street and down that, hoping to find a way. It took ages, but he finally did. We came out just on the Other side of the mess and sprinted for home. Yay!
Yes Jane. Working now Thanks for ur help. Darlene
MARILYN - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Who gets to hold the White Roses for you? ;)
Molly Red or Purple. I have both growing right outside my front door. I am hoping they bloom at the right time.
Freckles and I had a good time at the head Start school this morning, She did her usual of trying to sit in the kids lap and they loved it. I don't allow her to pick up anything from the floor to eat, because in the hospitals you never know what could possibly fall on the floor that would harm her in some way like medications. So to demonstrate this I throw a small treat on the floor and tell her to "leave it" and she sits so nicely and waits for me to pick it up and hand it to her after she gives me a High Five for being a good dog. That always amazes both the students and the teachers. Then I tell her to stay and drop her leash and turn my back and walk away, she sits at attention watching me until I say OK then she comes to me. She has a few other little tricks that she does. One she only does at home most of the time is to flop down and roll on her back with her feet in the air when I say "Bang"
I'm just in to say goodnight. I'm not in a good mood, though, as I watched the UConn/Syracuse game and Gino did it again. I just once in my remaining lifetime want to see a team, any team, really squash his team and run the score up like he does! I'll probably have trouble going to sleep, but I've already gone out to the kitchen and poured a glass of wine--so hopefully not.
I hope you've all had a good day, and if you were pulling for UConn, please don't tell me!
Sue
If it is any consolation, Sue, I do not follow any sports at all.
Beautiful but cold day here on the bay. I have not been outside yet to see what last night's freeze did to our fairy land of bloom, but as I look out my back windows here I see pear and cherry and forsythia looking beautiful and vibrant.
Sue....nope, not a U CONN fan. I like to see other teams win championships...like Villanova over UNC. I feel the same about all levels from high school through the pros.
A bit warmer today, but still raining off and on. I,ve been to the bank to put our new passports in a safe deposit box and to cash in March 1986 EE bonds. They were a good buy back when Ray was working.
I'm off to have lunch and play bridge, I hope. Ray's down with his leg elevated, and will be here today...no swimming for fear of infection for a while yet.
Jane
I was so hoping the Oregon state beaver ladies would beat Uconn, they had such a great year and were undefeated but Uconn got them too.
Thhis morning Freckles and i go to Baycrest Rehab and Living facility then this afternoon to the Memory Care facility. At Baycrest we will have 4 teams we usually have 6,and just 2 at Memory care.
I like the name Beaver Ladies. The beaver is the animal on my personal totem pole. What a remarkable creature!
A Beaver is the Oregon State animal, The Oregon state University are the Beavers. University of Oregon are the Ducks
Hi Buddies. I got a call at 8:00 a.m. this morning from the pastor's wife of my church down in Union Springs. One of our older ladies down there died and the funeral was this morning (graveside). It was to start at 10:30, so I had to hustle to eat breakfast, shower and dress. I made it on time. Our pastor down there had been in Augusta, GA for the golf tournament and had to drive back this morning. He made it on time, too. Lots of people there, mostly old friends and people who I recognized from church and my teaching days at the private school where I spent 4 years until I could get certified by Alabama (after having current certificates from 4 other states!). I went to summer school classes to get the things they thought I needed. HA! One was Algebra which I didn't have to take at USC because my entrance exam in that was high enough to skip it! Also a speech class and teaching of Science to Elementary Students. Unbelievable!
MaryPage, it's OK with me if you aren't interested in basketball. When we argued as young girls, we always heard about Mrs. Murphy kissing the cow. I think it was supposed to remind us that we each had different interests and that was OK. I forget why Mrs. Murphy kissed the cow, but it always made us laugh.
Jane, me, too, about UConn. I think it's time someone else won. I know he must be a good coach, but he is just so arrogant. I was very happy with Villanova winning the men's championship. What a game and what an amazing last minute ending!
Marilyn, I'm not sure if even the men's champions could beat Gino's women. I was pulling for your Lady Beavers, too. You and Freckles are so good to bring cheer to those homes. I know the residents love to see you.
I had a nice walk this afternoon up to the cemetery, around once and back home. This took about 25 minutes, so I got at least a bit of exercise today. I need to curtail eating in the evening and do more walking. All my pants are too tight around the middle.
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy!
Sue
I had a nice day at bridge, even if my cards were lousy.
One of the gals is headed to the Mayo Clinic for evaluation on her back. She has three bulging disks and has a hard time sleeping.
Nothing new here....still cold and rainy.
Jane
We have a drizzly day, gloomy as can be. I am off this very minute for Physical Therapy and a run by the large grocery to fill up a few bags and then, gratefully, Home! Whew! I get to stay home, warm and cozy, for the rest of the day! Love to the Buds from MP
It looks as if our weather of the past several days has reached MP! We now have a bright, sunny day, so better weather is coming, MP. We haven't seen the sun for quite a few days now, and it's very welcomed. Now, to get the temps to warm up.
Have a good Thursday!
Jane
Hi Gals, the cold front has reached us. We had some rain last night and supposed to have freezing temps over night which is really late for us. Cold through the weekend and then to warm up.
I was in a lot of pain yesterday and didn't make it to the grocery, so will be heading there later. John is at the eye dr's to see about his glaucoma. His optometrist was concerned and sent him to an ophthamologist specializing in glaucoma. I'm really worried as he only has sight in one eye, so if the pressure gets too bad in that eye, he could end up blind. I'm anxious to hear what the dr. says.
The prednisone has kept me from sleeping well for the past 2 nights. Bunny also woke me twice to go out. I'm glad she is that well trained, but it didn't help my sleep pattern. I guess I will let her sleep in the great room from now on where she has access to the doggie door to go out on her own. Sometimes she barks in there though at varmints out back.
Sue, it sounds like the funeral was a good chance to reconnect with people from your former area. Good for you for exercising. I wish I had the energy.
MP, how is your back doing now? Since you aare going out and about, it must be a lot better. I hope I can get my grocery shopping done today without too much pain. If it gets too bad, I'll have to use a motorized cart. I'm glad they are available, but I don't like using them.
Jane, I hope Ray's leg heals quickly. I know that is a problem for diabetics though.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Good Morning I have a free day today, just going by the Church around the corner to see if they have anything I need I heard they are having a huge free garage sale today.
I have the crockpot going with Beef stew cooking away. Keith and I will probably go over to his office to pick up a few more things. Freckles seems to be doling well on her allergy medication, she got into the cats food yesterday and her face was itchy this morning. I gave her the med and she is sleeping now.
just seeing if my posts are still showing :Quote Modify
Remove and what should I do about it??? Everybody else's
just has Qote????
Joy
Please tell me how to have Modify and Remove so just Quote shows above.
Sincerely,
Joy
Joyous ....
You see "Modify Remove" because it is
your post
And only you can "modify" or "remove" it ...
(for a few minutes) ... Then that will go away.
You are doing great ... not to worry.
Sandy
Right now on my post I see:
Re: Bosom Buddies
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Quote from: joyous on April 07, 2016, 05:09:59 PM
Please tell me how to have Modify and Remove so just Quote shows above.
Sincerely,
Joy
Yes Joy...
After you post, those show up ...
Which gives you the opportunity to modify or remove
your post, if you so desire.
After a few minutes, that "opportunity" goes away...
And only "quote" will remain.
Not to worry... You are doing great!
:coolsmiley:
Sandy
It was on the news tonight that if you go to the website safercar.gov and put in your vehicle's VIN, it will tell you the entire history of ANY recalls on that vehicle. I tried it, and it told me all about my car. No recalls. A great service!
That is a good thing to check if you are buy a used car. Specially from a Dealer. Just writer down the VIN number and can find out everything about it. I have had some dealers not tell you all it has been through.l
Phooey - just lost my post. I got the estimate on my car repair this morning, and one of the pages had recalls on my vehicle. Glad to know what that was about. Thanks, MP.
This is the web site for the Sculpture Fields, which will include the Memorial Forest and is where John's tree is planted (near the red spikey piece).
http://sculpturefields.org/
We had some wild thunderstorms last night, but a lovely cool day today. Predictions are for frost over the weekend, and then be into the 70s on Monday. Ah, Spring!
I'm keeping up, but didn't take notes. It looks like Margaret and I will be taking our road trip over the Mother's Day weekend. MaryPage, I'm sure you'll be ever so busy with all your family, but maybe we can squeeze in a few minutes sometime when we're in Annapolis. I'll let you know when we have more specific dates.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Oh, I DO so hope so, Mary!
Joy, I've always used the "Reply" then "Post" buttons to post replies - never had a problem. And I didn't know there was another way to do it. Keep plugging away at it.
To get "Quick Reply" back:
Ask Jeanne Lee ( or do it yourself)
to make a change to your profile under:
Profile, Modify Profile, Look and Layout
to reflect:
"Use quick reply on topic display:"
to: "show on by default
MaryZ, I looked it up and Mothers Day comes on May 8th this year. As you surmised, I am spoken for on that day. Granddaughter Maria is hosting a party to honor her two grandmothers (of which I am one), her mother (My Debi), and her sister who is due to become the mother of a baby girl I can't wait to meet and, at the same time, make Debi a grandmother and Maria an aunt, at any moment. Kathryn, being a rather flamboyant diva, has already had the entire family, her doctors, and the Maternity Pavilion at Anne Arundel Medical Center on highest alert about forty-seven times in the past ten days or so, is due April 15th. We are all quite worn out, and when Little Miss finally makes her entrance, we will be intensely gratified to know that the rehearsals are OVER!
Anyway, I would be hugely delighted to take you and your daughter Margaret to lunch on the 7th or the 9th at Sam's Waterfront Cafe here in Chesapeake Harbour. I live about 5 minutes from your granddaughter.
I do so hope someone will take you on a tour of Annapolis: downtown, City Dock, the harbour, the stately historic homes, St. John's College, the Naval Academy, Main Street and so forth and so on. I used to put on a nifty tour, but no longer possess the zest for it. My heart is in it, but the body doth protest!
MaryPage, I don't know what dates Margaret (daughter) has planned for us to be in Annapolis, but I will certainly see that your lovely offer gets some consideration. I'll let you know something when I know it. We know how these daughters operate, don't we??!!
Thanks, Sandy, for helping Joy. As Sandy said, Joy, just ignore those. They've always been there, but they may be more noticeable now. We only see Quote by yours, and you only see it by any of ours. I see Modify and Remove only on my own, too
We've been to the doc in Dbq and he says Ray's leg is healing ok now...swelling down and they won't have to "go in." Monday we go back to Acute Care to see if the stitches can come out. We'd planned to have breakfast at a Perkins after the doc appt....but they've closed prior to relocating, so we came back to town and stopped at a local place for brunch. With eating out tonight, it's a "Kitchen Closed" day! :2funny:
We had SNOW this morning as we got near the clinic. It's only in the 30s, but there's no more snow.
Jane
Mary's
Now that place is a lot different than I saw close to my families home in UK. There it is meant to become more of a forest. Sort of a memorial area.
Jeanne, this is currently an open space in an industrial area - just getting started. The plan is for lots of trees and plantings ... it will just take time for things to grow.
Mary, it looks like it will be a very interesting area once it has filled in and developed. It's a unique idea to transform an area and to become a memory spot for many. Lucky you to have the opportunity (hopefully) to meet Mary Page and to tour Annapolis. I've never been there. However, it is one of the schools Braeden has on his look/see list.
Jane, so glad Ray's leg is healing. Lucky you on the "Kitchen Closed" day. ;D . Wow, you guys are really, really cold! We're in the 50's today with freezing expected overnight, and we think that's bad!
I'm having trouble getting the page to open to where I left off. Is there any secret? I, too, have thought that the avatar photos are small and somewhat blurry now.
My back is still bothering me but maybe not quite so bad. A couple from church sent me some frozen sticky buns from Williams and Sonoma! Can't wait to fix them for tomorrow's breakfast.
John may be looking at laser surgery on his eye to lower the pressure in his eye. That is really scary to think about when he only has one working eye! They are going to retest the pressure in a month and then decide if he needs it.
I hope I'm not repeating this but don't think I am. Jocelyne called me and told me that Henry has been offered a wonderful job at Medtronics in Minneapolis beginning June 6! They were so impressed with him, they designed the job position to his qualifications! He is quite a brilliant young man. I hate that they are moving up to MI, but that is his home town and his mother lives there, so that will be nice for him. They are both so excited and are starting a search for their first house of their own. Joc has sent out about 30 resumes, so she is hoping to find a good job too. She had just gotten a promotion and a pay raise at Purdue, so her resume should look good. What an exciting time for them.
All for now. Sharon
Jane: Yes, thanks to Sandy and all you lovely friends, I at last understand that ya'll only see Quote on mine and I see it only on yours----and ya'll seeModify and Remove only on yours. My mind just "ain't what it used to be. :idiot2:
Merci all of you!
JOY
Hi Buddies. I've had a good day. I didn't have to work at the office today and to my surprise I woke up at 6:30! So I got up and took a fairly long walk before I ate breakfast and read the paper. I just putzed around for a while, showered and dressed and went to see Minnie about 11:15. We had a better visit today as she was in a better mood. She's no longer walking on her own and just sits in her recliner all day and is very depressed most of the time. We had a decent visit today.
Then I went to Tiger Town to meet Ard at Olive Garden. I arrived first and was happily surprised to see Kris come in with her Mother, Ard. The 3 of us had a nice lunch and since Kris ordered a big piece of chocolate cake, I got the smaller chocolate cake and enjoyed every bite. When it's just Ard and me, I usually pass up the cake!
I went to the Sports Authority to do some shopping. One item was a baseball cap for Alex. I am going to Belk's and Dillard's tomorrow to look for a nice long sleeved dress shirt for him to wear when he goes to church with me. His 19th birthday is next Saturday and I will call to see if he is available for lunch and maybe a museum visit that day.
When I came home I read about an hour and a half, then went for another walk--about 30 minutes. Up to the cemetery and once around their road which circles the place with the graves inside and outside the circle.
I watched the usual Friday night news shows, plus the 5:00 Alabama news, NBC at 5:30, and PBS News 6:00-7:00 and Gwen Ifill at 7:00 and the panel news discussion at 7:30. My last TV for the night was Jag from 8:00-9:00 and I've turned the TV off for the evening.
I'm off to answer my e-mail and then read in bed. I'm reading Body Work by Sara Paretsky. It's V.I. Warshwsky novel--a new one. So far, pretty good, but lots of red herrings, so I'm not sure where it's going yet.
I hope you all had a good day. Thanks Mary for the tip about the cloud.
Big Hugs to everyone,
Sue
Sharon....I mistyped the temps here...30s, not Os. The 3 didn't print here.
The hail and snow continued this afternoon, but I slept through it and didn't go to dinner with our Friday night group. Suddenly about noon, my intestinal tract was NOT happy...very loud and grumbling and I just felt "off." So, I slept and skipped going out. I was afraid I'd need too much time in the bathroom. I must have eaten something my body is not happy about. Ray went with them to dinner, but they dropped him off back here before they went on to one of their homes for dessert and conversation.
Jane
Gloomy, chilly day out there today. I plan to just hunker down with some reading, eating, laundry and catching up with a bit of TV by way of On Demand.
Looks like MaryZ and I will be meeting up here for lunch, for sure! I am so pleased about that prospect. Dying for her to see this view, albeit I will be hoping for a prettier day in which to show it off.
Still no new baby girl, but we are getting false alarms every single day. Well, Kathryn is giving birth with more rehearsals than I have ever in my long life encountered previously! We should have expected this, having been exposed to her always turning the ordinary into high drama. This little one we yearn to meet owns a due date of April 15, so I believe I will just try to shove her out of my mind until the REAL call comes. But then again, how am I to KNOW it is the real one? Perhaps I shall just ask them to cease and desist pulling me into the loop until she IS in this world!
Good morning girls. ;) It is a truly gorgeous day here way down South. Weather predicts a High of 74 and a Low of 50.
In my apartment I have the thermometer set on 75 and it is
comfortable. Of course I am on the 2nd floor and there are 3 floors, so I have the 3rd over me that shields the heat.
They are attempting to start attendance at a game -UNO.
I played it at least 50 or 60 years ago and liked it, but I will
have to see if I can remember anything about it. ??? Any of
you remember it?
Joy
Just the name, Joy; and I know I, too, have played it eons ago. Sounds like fun.
The most fun game in this world today is Mexican Train. I cannot recommend it highly enough! And I bought my set at Tuesday Morning, so it was cheaper than most! Try it. You'll laugh yourself to bits. Easy as breathing to learn to play. It is a form of dominoes.
I have always liked 2nd floors best, too. You do get the protection from the heat from the apartment above, while missing the damp and cold and the critters that come in in the apartment below. Yep, 2nd floors are perfection!
Good morning, Buddies. I've just come inside from a very chilly/windy walk. I don't know what the temperature is, but the wind makes it feel much colder. Today is A Day over at the university and I think the crowd will be a mite chilly unless they read the weather report before driving to Auburn. Hopefully they brought jackets and hats.
MaryPage and Joy, when I was young my grandmother didn't like us exposed to "real" cards, but let us play UNO. I forget how it was played. We did play Chinese Checkers, Scrabble, and Monopoly, but nothing with "gambling". Our sons played all the games I mentioned, plus other games played with "real" cards which their Dad and Grampa taught them--and there was some gambling involved--although they played for tooth picks. Grampa would have preferred real Money! One game they loved when they were less than 12 y.o. was pass the trash. I never played it, but Bob got a Burger King hat and whoever was caught with the "trash" had to wear the hat for the next round. Lots of laughter and teasing with that game.
Jane, I'm so sorry about the tummy upset. Nothing is worse than a griping, painful stomach. I hope you're feeling better with rest--and that it passes soon. Yuck on the temps and snow. The weather this spring has surely been unpredictable and disagreeable in lots of places.
Mary, I checked out the website you listed for John's memorial tree. The red sculpture is interesting and I'm sure the area will become lovely as more trees and shrubs are planted.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
My husband and I picked out our plots in the cemetery LONG ago. At the time we chose the two right under a
very small oak tree. By the time my husband died (2002)
it had grown to a huge pretty oak tree and the acorns would
fall over the ground. One of my daughters purchased a nice
cement bench for under the tree in which you can sit ----but
it is advisable to bring a cloth for cleaning off the seat because the birds also like it. ;D
Joy
Hi Gals, Jane, I'm glad that was a typo. I was really feeling for you though. Sorry you're not feeling well. I've had diarrhea problems off and on for the past week. Don't know why. I'm still not feeling like doing much. Very lethargic.
Sue, you have been really good about your walking lately. I wish I could too. Sounds like you had a nice lunch with Ard & Kris and a good visit with Minnie. Ms Frances will be 98 the 30th of this month. She is very forgetful and repetitive at this point. She really should be in an assisted living, but I don't think her daughter will do it. She needs more company and also more help. She has a cleaning girl who also shops for her and does her laundry, but that really isn't enough. I go over about 3x a week at least to spend some time with her and share a glass of wine and another couple comes over and cooks Sunday dinner for her every week, but I think she needs more than that. We can't help her with her personal care or make sure she doesn't forget her meds or help her stay on top of her finances, etc. Her daughter seems to think that as long as her friends are helping her, she doesn't need to do much, just come every 2 or 3 months! I certainly took a lot better care of my mother in her final years. Sorry, I just have to vent about it every once in a while.
Joy, that sounds lovely. My parents' mausoleum is next to a small lake filled with ducks and is very pretty also.
John and I are going out to dinner tonight. He is going to Gatlinburg to a tournament on Monday.
Have a nice weekend everyone. Sharon
I'm feeling much better today and got out to get a down comforter I'd had dry cleaned and took some items to the bank for the box there and then to WalMart for some items not at our local grocery. Ray's making lamb shanks for himself for supper and needed a lot of peeled garlic cloves. I don't eat lamb...and would certainly stay away from garlic with this digestive thing, but it's still rumbling and grumbling, but I feel ok.
Tomorrow we're going to a concert at an auditorium here for a fellow who's a pianist and plays all over the state. It's nice we don't have to travel to Dbq or Cedar Rapids or Cedar Falls as we usually do to hear any real entertainment.
Today was in the 30s but finally got to 45, but windy...so I didn't walk. Tomorrow to be warmer, but also rain and wind.
jane
I haven't played UNO, but (from Sharon) I learned to play Mexican Train and love it. Mostly, though, I play on line. MaryPage, if you like, I'll e-mail you the web site where I play. It is addictive, though.
Hope you're feeling better soon, jane. Tell Ray that I'll be glad to share lamb and garlic with him. LOL
It's been a pretty day today, but cool - only around 50 for a high. We have frost predicted for tonight, but then into the 70s on Monday. Ah, Spring!
good afternoon almost evening everyone. A good friend of mine and co worker at the spay and neuter clinic passed awsay yesterday evening, so it has been a rather sad day for me.
Freckles got to go to the dog park the afternoon, there were only 3 of us there, It has been overcast all day and it was misting this morning but had stopped by this afternoon.
Condolences, Marilyn. It is always so hard to lose yet another friend. Life feels reduced.
MARYZ, I would love to know of that site. Sigh! I actually haven't a speck of extra time to spare as it is now, but - - - -
Jane, may I be a complete hussy and join Ray and Mary at the lamb with garlic? Got any mint jelly, or should I bring my own?
Is anyone besides me old enough to remember America's Poor Little Rich Girl? That is what the newspapers and radio news announcers always called her. For any of you near my age, the name Gloria Vanderbilt will immediately come to mind. Unless, of course, you suffer a Senior Moment, as I too often do.
Well, if you have HBO, you can watch a biography/documentary tonight at nine until eleven. NOTHING LEFT UNSAID. She is Still Alive! And looking better than I did at sixty, although I think she is ninety one or two. Anderson Cooper, her remaining son, made it with her. Fascinating to me.
MaryPage, there was an interview of Gloria Vanderbilt and Anderson Cooper on Sunday Morning a week or so ago (or maybe 60 Minutes). It was interested and talked about the HBO show. This is the web site where I play Mexican Train.
http://www.freearcade.com/MexicanTrainDominoes.flash/MexicanTrainDominoes.html
Marilyn, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. I know it's tough.
Hi Buddies. I walked in the chilly wind this morning following breakfast--and felt refreshed when I got home. So I did a load of laundry, put it in the dryer and went outside to pull weeds and old pansies. I want to get that flower bed ready for marigolds soon.
Tim came by on his motorcycle while I was outside. His (and my) friend Dave came by to look at the guns I want to get rid of. He looked them over and took them all except the bb guns which he didn't want or need. I don't really need them either, but at least I'll have more room in my closets now. I can use the bb guns to chase cats out of my yard. I wouldn't shoot them, but hopefully the noise will get rid of them. Two neighbors have outside cats who love to come in my yard daily. They seem to have a meeting out back. I've had to quit feeding birds in my yard because of them.
It's been very windy here today and cool, too. It feels like March instead of April. Not so bad when working in the yard, but cooler than I like.
MaryPage, I love lamb, too. If Jane gives you permission to join Ray, maybe she'll let me, too. I have never seen lamb in any grocery store I've visited since moving to Alabama! And I do remember Gloria Vanderbilt. Do you know how old she was?
Marilyn, I'm sorry about the loss of your friend. Will the clinic have a memorial for her or some other kind of acknowledgement of her work at the clinic? You will miss her.
Mary, dominoes is a game I've never learned. When we used to go to the beach with Tim, Kris, Jon, and Stacie, Alex and Nick were toddlers at first and then pre-schoolers, so my job was to keep them busy while the rest of the gang played dominoes. They liked Mexican Train--whatever that might be.
Jane, I'm glad you're feeling better and hope your bug has left you altogether! Just take it easy for a bit--those bugs like to make you weak.
Sharon, I need to walk more. I've gained almost 10 pounds this winter and I am having a hard time finding things to wear. And I need to stop eating after dinner. Boredom really messes with me--and I tend to snack in the evening which should be a no no. I'm really sorry to hear about Ms. Frances. She sounds like a delightful person and you have been such a good friend for her. I think her daughter must be a real stinker to ignore her as she seems to do. I hope you're feeling better this evening, too.
Joy, I'm glad you had the foresight to select a site at the cemetery with a nice tree to sit under. Nice for the bench your daughter purchased, too. I am close enough to the older local cemetery to walk up there and make several turns around. Lots of people walk there in the afternoons--mostly from my neighborhood, but some drive there to walk where there is no traffic. It's a nice shady place to walk.
I've showered, shampooed, and dressed in my p.j.s for the evening. I wanted to watch a good movie on TCM tonight, but it was The Lost Weekend which was an OK film, but depressing so I decided to go with a Hallmark feel good movie. I called Tom before my shower and will pick him up at 9:30 for Sunday School. He said he's had the stitches removed from his face and is feeling better. I hope he's still using the cane he had last Sunday.
Enjoy your evening, Buddies, and sleep well. GinnyAnn, where are you? You, too, Diane.
Sue
P.S. I forgot I posted earlier this morning, so please chalk it up to a VERY SENIOR moment!
Sue, Gloria Vanderbilt is still alive - at 92. There are a zillions of games played with dominoes. They're mostly fairly simple, but can have lots of strategy involved. Also, they're mostly two-person games, although Mexican train can be played by up to eight, and is best with at least four. BTW, you know you can post more than once a day. LOL
I watched two movies this afternoon - both on DVD from the library. "Philomena" and "Nebraska". Both are several years old, but very good.
Sleep well, Buddies!
Sharon: I forgot to add that there is a lake with ducks in
it in the cemetery also.
Joy
Good morning everyone. Not much going on with me. We are having nice weather so far. 80 in daytime cools down to mid 50ths at night. I have been working in my yard. Think I may have a grub worm problem. Have round brown patches. Going to treat it with tide detergent and buy some grass pods. My family always like uno and other games..Well better get ready for church. Have a great Sunday Darlene
Marilyn....it's so hard to lose friends.
Darlene...hi....we were posting at the same time, I think.
Maryz, MaryPage, and Sue....Ray would have loved to have you join him for his lamb shanks on garlic. He said the recipe turned out successful. He'll also supply the chardonnay! :thumbup:
I remember Gloria Vanderbilt....and her clothes....esp. jeans that were a big fashion "must have" for those who liked designer things. I remember they had a swan on the pocket, I think.
Thanks for that link, Maryz. Mexican Train is something we enjoy when company visits us in Texas. We were also i troduced to a game by Wisconsin friends there called, I think, Pegs and Kings. It's played on connecting boards in a large square and pegs are moved forward or backward depending on the cards you have from a four deck stack.
It's overcast and in the 40s. We're to have rain and wind today. We have the piano concert at the local auditorium by the high school, so glad we don't have to drive today very far. Friends are coming at 1:00 for a little preconcert cheese and wine (and ice tea for me.)
I'm hoping GinnyAnn and Diane can find us soon.
Jane
Hi Gals, I just lost a big paragraph! Grumble >:( Anyway, I'm back from SS & church, have 1 load of laundry in and another to do before I can help JOhn pack for his tournament.
My kids and grandkids played Uno. I always keep a deck of it on hand for kids here. When we took the kids to France when they were 10-16, they took a deck and one of my favorite memories was of Brian & Lori playing Uno under the Winged Victory in the Louvre while the rest of us went to see the Mona Lisa! How many kids can say they did that?!! ;)
We learned to play Mexican Train while on a river cruise in Germany. Two other couples taught us and we played nearly every night. After we returned home we taught another couple and played nearly every Sat. night. It's been ages since we've played though. We haven't found anyone here that likes it like we do. I will check out that web site, Mary.
Joy, your cemetery plot sounds perfect.
Sue, my lack of exercise due to my back has really added to my weight problem! Wish I could walk with you. It's in the 50's here today but supposed to be 70 tomorrow. I haven't taken out my pansies yet, but maybe next week.
Mary Page, that program on GV sounds interesting. If it doesn't conflict with the shows I have scheduled to tape, I will tape it.
Jane, I hope your concert is good. Have you tried Pepcid for your tummy? I'm with the rest of the gals, I would have been delighted to share Ray's lamb and garlic. Lamb is one of my favorite foods.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about your friend. That is so hard.
Darlene, bummer on the grub worms. I hope you can get rid of them. I know the soapy water will bring them to the surface, but will it kill them too? I thought you had to use a pesticide.
Well, I better go change the clothes in the washer. Sharon
Didn't Gloria Vanderbilt look great. Did her son say she was 92. If she had work done they did a better job than they do now.
We are home from church, stopped by the grange (farm store) since we were in the neighborhood to buy food for Freckles and the Bordatella vaccine as well. Now we have had our lunch and I will be taking freckles for a walk shortly., It is cold here today and no sun either, 56°. So I now have on my log sleeved undershirt and will put something warm on to take her for the walk.
Hi Buddies. I picked up Tom at 9:30 for Sunday School, did that and church, then took him home. He was looking a lot better after his fall last week, stitches had been removed and he left his cane at home. After taking him home, I went back to eat with the BK bunch. Ethel came to eat with us for the first time. I was the last to arrive and she waited with me while I ate. I was planning to go to visit Terri who is still recovering from the stroke, so Ethel went with me. We delivered the card everyone at bridge signed for her and had a good visit with her. She is doing more with her right hand and it looks as if it will be a full recovery.
When I came home, I changed into my usual at home clothing and finished reading Body Work by Sara Paretsky and was a V.I. Warshawski detective novel. Lots of quirks, dead ends, etc. It took me a couple of days to read it. After I finished I laced up my sneakers and walked up to the cemetery, then around once and back home. That took about 25 minutes, so was a good walk. Since then I made scrambled eggs and toast for my supper, cleaned up the kitchen, and have been watching TV since about 7:00. I just watched the last episode of Hallmark's When Calls the Heart. Tomorrow morning the 2 young stars are going to be on an early morning talk show with some kind of announcement. I'm going to try to remember to turn on the TV at 10:00.
It was cooler today than yesterday and windy. My walk was chilly, but refreshing. I got my trash collected and out on the curb for tomorrow's trash pick up. I had planned to start digging up oak seedlings which have sprouted all over my front and back lawns, but didn't get around to it. Ah, like Scarlett O'Hara said, "tomorrow is another day"!
Sleep well, Buddies. I'll try to get back earlier tomorrow. I think I might have GinnyAnn's e-mail address somewhere. If I can find it, I'll send her a link to the new S&F.
Sue
Sue
Sue....is Terri the friend you walked with often? I'm so sorry to hear of her stroke. Stroke is something that scares me badly.
It looks bright and sunny out, but still in the 30s, so wearing the soft cords MaryPage turned me onto from Appleseed's and a turtleneck for today's trip back to Dbq for the Med people to look at Ray's leg again. We're hoping maybe the stitches will come out today.
Then home for laundry and get ready for an early morning return to Dbq for allergy testing. This week without my antihistime has me itching my eyes and nose and sneezing and using up kleenex like crazy.
Yesterday afternoon's piano concert was most enjoyable. It's too bad more didn't attend, but I guess $30.00 a ticket put a lot of people off, though that's about the going price here...or higher oftentimes for better seats at larger theatres in the cities. However, there's no bad seat in our 300 seat local new auditorium, and it's nice to have it 4 blocks from home, and not an hour's drive each way!
Good Morning I will be going to my friend Leslie's house this morning, she is helping me to plan this event. I amt aking my dress over so she can see it. Savannah or Forest will be the photographer, it depends if Savannah can get the day off to come up here. They are both turning into wonderful photographers.
Keith has gone over to his former office to see if he can get what plans are left in the garage, if they new owners haven't changed the lock and got rid of what was in there. the locks were all supposed to be changed on Friday afternoon.
Hi Gals, it's an overcast, chilly day here. John left early for Gatlinburg and I've just had a slow morning.
Marilyn, sounds like things are progressing. :thumbup:
Sue, what did they announce this morning? I forgot to tape it and by the time I saw your post, it was after 10. I'm sorry also about your friend's stroke.
Jane, I hope your allergist is able to get you immunized. I've been taking Zyrtek, but it does make me itchy.
I didn't get to see the GV program. I hope they will repeat it.
We talked to Brian Sat. night. He has been acting base commander for 2 weeks and covered up with work. All the service personnel who were evacuated from Turkey came through their port and had to be set up with transportation, accommodations, and other necessities. He was working 18 hr days till they got that all settled. His boss got back Thurs, so hopefully things will slow down a little for him. They have a new yellow lab puppy, so that is adding lots of activity to the household too. He looks adorable and is only 8 weeks old.
Not much else going on with us. Sharon
Leslie and I went Thrift store shopping this morning , I bouught a long lavender sundress and a floral jacket to wear over dress that the colors are perfectly matched to the dress. Two different stores, next is shoes.
time to take freckles for her walk before my Tai Chi class.
Jane, I dug through my old address cards, but didn't find GinnyAnn's address. Tomorrow I'll tackle the old Christmas cards as we usually exchange one--I hope I can find it. Tammy is my walking buddy, but she's been out of town so much--cruising, staying at the beach house and preparing for her daughter's wedding which I think will be late spring or maybe summer.
Terri is my friend who had the stroke. She was impaired on the right side at first, but spent several weeks in the SNIF unit--I don't know what that stands for, but it is the rehab unit. She is right handed and her right side was affected. She is doing well and has begun to write cards and notes to her family who don't live here. She was born in Saskatchawan, (spelling?) and has dual citizen ship. She's been really healthy up until the stroke and has remained in good spirits.
Marilyn, is the sundress/floral jacket for the honeymoon or the wedding. Sounds like you and Leslie had fun today. It sounds like you're on top of the wedding plans. Remind me when the big day is?
Sharon, that base where Brian is stationed was originally where Blimps were tethered and launched. It was the place I had to drive Bob to after we drove to Maine and found a house so Bill (10 months old) and I could live while he was gone. On the way back on the NY turnpike going into NYC and up to New England, Bill squirmed out of the car seat (back then they were canvas and had big leg holes--I had to drive about 5 or 6 miles with him rolling around on the floor and screaming before I could get to the farthest right lane and stop. I drove the rest of the way to Maine with my right arm holding him in the car seat. The next day I called Sears and bought a harness that went around the back seat and he could stand up or sit down. Back then car seats were just 2 pieces of canvas with metal handles! He had been walking since 7 months. He was a handful!
I hope more of us get here to pick up where we left off.
Sue
The dress and jacket is for the wedding, it is May 22. The dress is more me that what lesslie was chosing, I do not like huge puffed sleeve. I wanted something I could wear more than once.
Sounds lovely, Marilyn.
MaryZ, you have gotten me in Big Trouble! In the way I have been spending my time the last several days. I tried your Mexican Train site over and over again, but some sort of pop up could not be deleted from the right side of the screen, and I could not really get into a game. I had to keep ending the game and trying again all over with a new one, but the pop up kept popping up. So I got the madly brilliant idea to try to find an app on my iPad. Long story short, I did. And it is a Free app and is very pretty and very easy to play and simply too much fun. I am badly in need of rehab. Big Time Addiction. All your fault. I had not dreamed there would be Mexican Train on line!
Today started off very wet. Apparently it rained a good deal last night, and it was still raining when Chip & I went to my last physical therapy session. Still raining when that was over and we went by the grocery. Cleared up by the time we drove home. All sunshine and pretty now, albeit breezy.
Sue, loved your story about baby Bill. I could so relate to that.
Y'all behave now. Or not.
MaryPage - I should say "I'm sorry", but since I've been there..... Sometimes, it's amazing what you can find on the computer. And sometimes we're better off not knowing.
I've spent the day dealing with, or waiting on, car things. I took my car to the body shop this morning, per appointment. Turns out things had not quite been settled with the insurance company. I talked to the company, and then headed home, planning to reschedule. I'd gone only a couple of blocks, then the insurance company called back and okayed everything, and that they'd talked to Enterprise about a car. Sighhhhhhhh So I turned around and went back to the shop. Eventually the guy came to pick me up. BUT, turns out they didn't have a car ready, so they were just going to take me back home - to be picked up later. That was abut 9:30 this morning. OK, it's now 4 pm, and still no car. I called an hour ago, and they said it shouldn't be too much longer. Yeah, right! At least I didn't have anything major planned for today. But we're almost into what passes for "rush hour" in Chattanooga. Oh, well....
Maryz....so. Uch for the Enterprise ads on TV about how prompt they are delivering a car!
I had a good appt with the new allergy, guy...young, handsome, an athlete who talked triathelons with Ray and about where to buy organic things in Dbq, etc. He said the people/company that owns Trader Joe's also owns Aldis...a chain around here who started out as a kind of buy from the cardboard cases and stark buildings ...but is now going upscale organic, etc. Anyway, he wants me to change BP med and called my Nurse Practitioner to talk to her about it, and is changing my allergy meds by eliminating all three over a two week rotation so it's not all at once, and gave me two new samples to use instead....on the same rotation. I was pleased. I'll see him again in three weeks.
Jane
Gloria Vanderbilt Cooper and her son, Anderson Cooper, are to be interviewed by Charlie Rose on his PBS show tonight. You will have to check your local schedule to see what time. I believe they are to be the second of two interviews tonight.
You just will not believe how young she looks. She is 91 years old, and looks younger than he does!
MaryPage, I saw them interviewed on Sunday Morning (or 60 Minutes). She does look good - amazing what good plastic surgery money can buy. LOL
jane, the Enterprise folks came about 4:30. Two cars came, so I didn't have to take the delivery guy back to the place. The 2015 Camry seems to be great. I'm sure I'll get used to the back-up camera quickly, and will miss it when I have to give it back. They did tell me to bring it back "empty" - unfortunately that also means that they brought it to me on "empty". The first thing I did was take it to Walmart to put gas in it. I can't stand to drive around with that yellow gas-pump flashing at me. But now I'm set up for a few more days.
I knew Aldi was owned by Trader Joe's. I loved shopping at Aldi - was doing more and more of my shopping there. But since I don't do groceries any more, I haven't been there in ages. They've started taking credit cards now. I don't know how they've changed their stock. Their produce has always been excellent - limited quantity, but excellent quality.
Sleep well, Buddies!
Good Evening, Buddies. I printed out the missing page I needed for my accountant and sent it to her via the US Post Office this morning. I'd sent her the pertinent information via e-mail last night, so I hope she was able to finish everything this evening. Only 3 more days to file!
We had our last Circle meeting for the year this morning. Our hostess lives south of town, out in the country. They've just recently remodeled an older farm house and put a modular home on their lot for her 90+ mother. Lila loves horses and now has 3 at the farm. She has lots of antiques, has been collecting for years and everything was lovely and her brunch was yummy--and a good Bible lesson led by Gail who does a really bang up job of presenting the topic.
Have any of you been following the Jackie Robinson special on PBS? I loved major league baseball and was a Yankee fan, but I loved to watch Jackie R. hit those home runs except when the Dodgers were beating the Yankees. I didn't realize that he was only 53 when he died of a heart attack. There was a really good movie last year about him and his entry into major league baseball.
Jane, I didn't find GinnyAnn's address in my index cards, but will pull out the last year's Christmas cards to see if she sent me one. I think Doug was still living or had just died, so she may not have sent any.
I hope you've had a good day and evening. Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Jane. Now that surprises me on Aldi and Trader Joe's. Aldi has been in UK for years and well known for being Owned by 2 German Brothers. Then when starting up here they still owned it. The own a large warehouse here in illinois and another State. Lots of their stuff still comes in from Germany. I asked the Mgr about something he liked just a few months ago and he said that the Bakery in Germany only made then a Christmas time. They have spread out to much now into other thing than food. We are suppose to be getting a Trader Joe's here one day. Now I wasn't to impressed with the one I was in in Texas.
Jane
Going to send you a E mail if I find your EMAddress. don't want to type it here.
Ladies--I saw the other day that Ginny Ann registered on April 9, but hasn't made any posts.
Jeanne, I am reading a book titled The Road To Little Dribbling written by Bill Bryson that I think you would like a lot. He walks and motors and takes buses, trains and so forth all over Great Britain. Lots and lots of information and a fun read. Well, that is to say, he writes it in a fun way. A lot of the information is no fun at all. He spends a lot of time on the various coastal walks and goes into how much trash accumulates there from people and ships. One thing really new to me is the fact that about ten thousand (10,000!) of those huge cargo containers fall OFF of cargo ships and into the oceans and other waterways EVERY YEAR! They lie on the bottom of the water until something causes them to open up, and much of the stuff that was in them winds up killing a lot of water life or on the beaches. Depressing.
Hi Gals, not much happening here, but thought I would check in. I knew that Trader Joes and Aldis were both owned by a German brothers duo. I've never been to TJ's although I know where one is. It's just quite a ways from here. I've been in Aldi's not too far from here. The prices are great, but I can't get everything I want there and I hate to go 2 places. With the problem I have walking, convenience is everything.
Mary, I'm glad you finally got your car. It sounds like it was quite a hassle. John has a Camry and likes it, although it doesn't ride as well as my Avalon.
MP, I think the garbage situation in the ocean is the most awful thing ever and nothing much seems to be done about it.
Your dress sounds lovely, Marilyn. I like lavender.
All for now. Sharon
Hope Ginny checks in soon. Marlyin excited for you on your upcoming wedding. I love lavender color. I did not sleep well last night. Anyone know of a vitamin, herb,etc that might help? Hate to have those nights...dragging the next day. Later Darlene
Darlene, you might try Melatonin. I take 10 mg every night, with the approval of my doctors.
MaryPage. Now I just read that book by Bill Bryson. I do like to follow him around. Mentioned a few areas in it that I knew quite well.
Now I have a few reasons for not eating Shell Fish. But also when I heard that the main dumping place from Hospitals. Specially in the East of the US has only need to go 12 miles out to sea. Human Parts, all things that suppose to not be touched in hospitals get dumped out there. That became another good reason not to eat. I will eat fish only from safe waters.
I am beginning to think that safer to eat Farm Raised long as they are a good company. Even then I soak in salt water. Rinse well. Soak in a little milk .
Was better years ago when we didn't have all these Cruise ships also out on the oceans. Thousands of them. Think of all that goes into the water from them.
Thanks, Joan. I'm glad she was able to register.
Cards at Bridge too were lousy...hard to be excited about a hand when you have 3pts!! :thumbup:
I did get a nice walk in before I went to bridge...got 1.5 miles in and that's good for me, since I haven't walked much lately because it's been so cold.
Tomorrow we go to Dbq...again...to meet Texas friends who live in Davenport, IA. We're looking forward to seeing them since they had to skip Tx this year because of heart problems.
jane
I've been playing Words with friends on facebook with ginnyann'
Gorgeous day dawning here on the bay. The sun is coming up over the far horizon of Kent Island and pouring broad bands of glowing vermilion into my living quarters. I love this time of year for many things, but the fact our life-giving star moves from the far right of my panoramic view over to the spans of the great Chesapeake Bay Bridges is one of the best aspects. It will actually come up right on those spans in time for my May 24th birthday! Right now, this very morning, it is just a speck more than half way there.
Today Chip will take me for what I hope will be my final visit with the surgeon who operated on my spine. Tuesday I had what I expect was my last physical therapy. In short, I am celebrating it all being Over!
We will do a quick run through Trader Joe's afterwards, where I will pick up a few bags of their heavenly cookies and come home to play Mexican Train on my iPad and take an ancient crone nap.
Marilyn...thanks for that info....so we know GA is online and it's not a computer problem.
Beautiful day here, too. It's amazing how it lifts the spirit when it's sunny and warm outside...at least it does for me!
Ray's off the what I call the "Geezers Coffee" at the soda fountain in the drugstore. Yep, they put in a 1950s style "soda fountain" some years ago that's popular, and the "wise ones"....aka the "old geezers" gather there every morning. :2funny:
He's headed out to the driving range then...had wanted to go yesterday, but the high school male and female golf teams were there and no space left. I'm going to eventually get dressed and try for another long, for me, walk and then get changed for our lunch with Texas friends in Dbq.
Have a good Thursday in your part of the world.
Jane
Tough night last night. A little after 3 am, I was awakened by a barrage of either fireworks or gunshots not too far away (there's a large apartment complex about half-mile from me). There were no followup sirens, so the noise went unexplained. But, of course, I didn't get back to sleep. I got up after about 30 minutes and went to the chair. Then about 4:15, there was another string of 8 sharp reports. And again, no followup sirens. Oh, well.... I dozed a bit in the chair, then went back to bed to sleep (with rolling dreams) until nearly 7:30. Then to Silver Sneakers at 9:30. No doubt there's a nap in my immediate future - at least I hope so. LOL
Bridge tonight - hope I get some good cards.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. I've had my breakfast and my walk (I didn't wake up until 8:30) and am now waiting for Tim to arrive for our lunch date about 11:00. I only ate half an English muffin with peanut butter and some fresh strawberries, so will be able to enjoy the crabcake/avocado sandwich at the Amsterdam Café. I don't know if I've mentioned that the restaurant has large paintings which are copies/or similar to Van Gogh's originals. I suspect done by an Art Student or Professor at AU.
Thursday is an unusual time for us to eat lunch--he usually prefers Monday, but he had some business he needed to do on Monday.
I'm hoping my accountant got the final paper I mailed to her earlier in the week and has my income tax ready for me to sign. I hope the increase in my charitable giving in 2015 will help my taxes to go down. One problem I have is the funds I put into the Teacher Retirement System when I was working. They are trying to pay me back according to their idea of my life expectancy and I guess they think I won't make it until 98, although I am pretty sure, barring catastrophe, I will live that long. Longevity is pretty common in my family.
Have a nice day, Buddies. It rained another inch here during the night and is cloudy now. My rain barrel is full and running over. We've sure had a lot of rain since January.
Sue
Sue....hope your accountant is fast. It always takes ours 2-3 weeks, but it's an accounting firm, so lots of clients, I suppose.
Mary...yikes....what scary sounds in the middle of the night!
We had a great lunch and gab session with our Iowa-Tx friends, and will meet again next month in Iowa City. It's a good half-way spot, too.
It's gotten to the high 60s, so a great day to be out and about. I walked this morning, so have that "job" finished. My supper tonight is the rest of the large salad I brought home from lunch!
We had wind ( a lot) and rain most of the night. When I took freckles out to pee around 7 pm last night the win d frightened her so she ran back in the house. I put her Thundershirt on her. This mmornin g she was hiding in the corner between my night stand and the dresser with her blanket still on her. The wind has calmed down now. thbe rainb comes and goes.
Keith went for his Dr. Appointment today, I went with but sat in the lobby and read my book. I am reading a memoir by nAbigail Thomas titled A Three dog Life.
Jane, my accountant used to work in a very large accounting firm in Montgomery. She had helped Bob set up a program so he could do the taxes for the library (1099s for the librarians, I think and other stuff I didn't understand). After he died, she left the big accounting firm and took a job in one of the state offices dealing with taxes which was not "doing" taxes. So she now has a few customers who need an accountant and she does that work at home. Fortunately I am one of them. So far so good. I hope she doesn't drop me because of my being late to get my stuff to her.
Marilyn, I hope Keith's appointment went well. The book you are reading sounds pretty good. I'm going to check my library to see if they have it. What is a Thundershirt?
Mary, how scary to hear gunshots so plainly at night when everyone should be sleeping. Could it have been firecrackers? Did other residents also hear them? At any rate, I hope it doesn't happen again and that someone will report it to the police if it does. Too many people have guns who shouldn't!
MaryPage, I'm sorry to say that I have rarely seen a sunrise since we used to go tent camping when our boys were young and still loved to go with us. I hope you got a good report from the spine doctor and are free to be you without further visits.
I'm off to bed shortly. Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue a Thundershirt is a tight fitting coat like shirt for dogs and cats who are afraid of loud noises like Thunder, http://www.1800petmeds.com/product.jsp?id=prod11310&sku=11315&AFFID=MS&creative=9340923616&device=c&matchtype={MatchType} (http://www.1800petmeds.com/product.jsp?id=prod11310&sku=11315&AFFID=MS&creative=9340923616&device=c&matchtype=%7BMatchType%7D)
Here is an article from a e-magazine about Freckles http://www.luckypuppymag.com/lucky-puppy-of-the-week-freckles-the-queensland-blue-heeler-and-australian-shepherd-mix/ (http://www.luckypuppymag.com/lucky-puppy-of-the-week-freckles-the-queensland-blue-heeler-and-australian-shepherd-mix/)
Yes, daughter Debi's Bichon Pupper has one of those, Marilyn.
Celebrate! Celebrate! My physical therapist discharged me on Tuesday and my surgeon discharged me yesterday. I am good to go. It was a nine month long ordeal, but it is over.
News yesterday that son Chris has suffered a deep vein thrombosis. Scary stuff. He is the second of my sons to have that, as Rob had one several years ago. Chris is the one who had a stroke a couple of years back. Sometimes I feel younger than my children, but I definitely don't look younger.
Today is Kathryn's baby girl's due date. She, Kathryn that is, or maybe I should say Baby as well, has been giving out false alarms every day for the last month, so we all yearn for her birthday asap.
Lovely, sunny, coolish day here on the bay.
Great article, Marilyn!
Hopes for your new baby soon, MaryPage.
Nothing exciting going on here today - or planned for the weekend. I hope everybody is doing well.
Hi Gals, Mary, did you ever find out what the noises in the night were? Sure sounds scary. Hope your bridge was good last night.
Marilyn, I'm glad you have the thunder shirt for Freckles. It must be very comforting for them. None of my dogs has ever had an extreme fear of storms. Princess was a little afraid, but was okay if she could be near us and away from the windows. Bunny doesn't react unless there is a loud crash of thunder and lightening very nearby and then she wants to be on my lap, but we seldom have such things.
Sue, I hope you got your taxes out okay. Ours were filed electronically about a month ago. Got their bill this week. Groan.
My neighbors invited me over last evening to play rummikube and visit with them. It was a nice spur of the moment thing. They knew John was out of town. That was nice.
John gets home tomorrow. It hasn't been a very good tournament for him points wise, but he's had a nice time.
It's a beautiful sunny day here in mid 60's. About the same as yesterday. I got the bird bath all scrubbed out and filled and picked up doggy do and watered a little, but that was all I had energy for. I also took Bunny to the vet to be weighed. She has lost nearly a pound in spite of eating anything and everything. She seems starved, so I've upped her food quantity some and see if she settles down a little. This is new since the prednisone, but she is down to 1 pill every other day and I can't see any change. I guess her body just isn't absorbing it. So far though, she seems pretty much her normal self. I do wish she could talk and could tell me if she feels better or worse.
MP, great that they've set you free medically!! ;) Hope the baby arrives soon and safely.
Haven't heard much from Jeanne or Molly lately. Time to report in gals. Sharon
I've never found out anything about the noises in the night. I've not found anybody else here who heard it. So maybe I did just dream it, but..... My partner and I had terrible cards last night. I think we had 210 points total, while the other couple made two 700 rubbers. I didn't even bother adding up their score. LOL Sorry John's not had a good tournament.
Sitting in the parking lot of a bike store while Ray's inside.
Did K ever have the cataract surgery? My memory is terrible.
I hope the baby decided to come out.
Beautiful here. 75 degrees and lovely.
Jane
Jane do you mean Keith? He had his cataract surgery months ago.
Nothing much going on here today. I took Freckles and Keith for a walk this morning before lunch, washed my hair after lunch and just about ready to take Freckles for another walk. We are going to dinner with the usual Friday night crew. Maybe if I can talk Keith into it we might go someplace different. It get monotonous going to the same place every week and Keith always wants to eat the same thing, Chicken nachos Supreme split between us. Boring!!!.
Thanks, Marilyn....I'd forgotten if he'd finally had the surgery. It seemed he wasn't sure about it.
It would get very boring going to the same place and always eating the same thing. We go to about 7 or 8 different places, and whoever is providing dessert that week selects the place. It works fine. Everybody pays for his own, of course.
Jane
Hi Sharon - Many thanks for thinking of me. I've been busy getting ready for my son's visit tomorrow. He called a couple of days ago to let me know he was coming to visit and stay overnight. I bought some plants today which he can certainly help get in the ground as our season gets ready for some great weather. Chaps will be transferred to Korea in early June, so the visit tomorrow will give us a good chance to spend some family time together before he has to focus on his next assignment. His wife and daughter plan to visit him later in the year and perhaps some other relatives will travel with them, too. Not me. My international travel days are in the past. Hope all is well with you and you're getting ready for a good weekend.
A beautiful Saturday here, and the spring plants are popping up with the warm temps...hostas coming up, daffs and tulips opening up, etc. I love the springtime.
We were exhausted last night after a full day of being out and about. We came home from friends after dinner out, and headed right to bed. I think we were both asleep before our heads hit the pillows!
Jane
STILL no baby. Becky arrived in St. Louis yesterday for a long weekend with her two grandsons there. They are Mateo, almost 3½, and Solo, almost 1. Everyone here is poised in an alert flight pattern, waiting for a REAL signal to the effect that baby girl is on her way.
Emily is to finish her semester at Virginia Tech here in Alexandria on the 6th. Becky is going to fly in to help her get home. They will stay an extra week, and Becky is bringing a suitcase filled with books for Melissa's 3 children, which she will take back to Missouri filled with Emily's extra stuff. Brilliant! Two birds with one, as it were. So Becky will be here to meet MaryZ on the 7th and join us for lunch at Sam's. I had thought Debi would come to represent my family and be proof in the flesh that I really DO have one, but LO! Steve's darling deceased Nonna came over here from the section of Italy that is almost Switzerland or the section of Switzerland that is almost Italy (actually, the extended family live in BOTH places), and Debi & Steve have been to visit them and been given the Royal Treatment several times. So have Steve's mother and so has their daughter, Our Maria. So when a cousin of Steve's mother's, who is in his eighties, decides to come for his one and only ever trip to the U.S., and to visit, with several younger members of the family, with Debi & Steve on the 7th, Debi owes it to them to give THEM the Royal Treatment! They are putting them up at the gorgeous home of a friend of Maria's in Eastport. So it was that Debi had to regret my invitation for her to meet MaryZ, but I enjoyed a surprise call from Becky asking if she could come for that! Woo hoo! You never know with this crazy clan. But then again, I think that is true of every family.
A beautiful day here. Absolutely spectacular. Every day should be just like this one. Hugs & kisses to all the dear Buddies from me, Marypage.
We're definitely looking forward to see you and yours, MaryPage. I'll send you a number as soon as I can. The most it would be is five.
It's another gorgeous weekend here - highs predicted in the 70s and lots of sunshine. The flowers are gorgeous here, too.
Great visit earlier today with Chaps. He originally planned to stay overnight, but received a call about his wife's Mom (who recently moved to a new area) and decided he would visit "both Mom's" in the same day. So after visiting with me for a couple of hours, sharing lunch and some more conversation, he went outside to my yard to plant several beautiful bright red plants in my side yard. They are lovely and visible from the side door. Then off he went to visit my DIL's Mom before returning to his home later tonight. He brought his new Pup with him and we had fun together in the yard. A few minutes after he left, Mohamed called and we talked about his end-of-semester work at the University AND his chores the past few weeks relocating to his new apartment.
He is one BUSY Fellow!
Today was Alex's 19th birthday so I got up early and drove up to B'Ham Southern. We went to The Summit shopping area--ate a delicious lunch at Macaroni Grill (I'd eaten at the one in Montgomery while we lived at the farm). Then we went to the movie to see the new Disney film about the little boy raised with wolves--I forget the story which was the inspiration for the film--I'm sure one of you will remember it.
The trip up and back is about 210 miles, so I am pooped and need to get to bed. it sounds like all who've checked in today, had a good one.
Sue
Oh my, oh my! I cut my teeth, as it were, on the Just So Stories and The Jungle Book and Kim and Stalky & Company and so on and on. My family loved Kipling, and we could all chime in and recite Gunga Din and They're Hangin' Danny Deever in the Mornin'.
I remember as though it were yesterday when the first Jungle Book movie was made. I think it was 1942, and I loved it so. I did not care as much for the later Disney cartoon version. It was just too bippity do dah kind of thing, which is alright if you like it.
But I adore Kipling, and am hoping this newest version of the much beloved Jungle Book will prove to be the best yet! Color me a huge Kipling fan!
Have made sure each and every one of my grandchildren and great grandchildren have copies of the Just So Stories. I got a big kick out of being told that last year when Melissa was in the hospital our then six year old Will pulled that out for his daddy to read to him at bedtime, and told Adam he wanted the story "about the camel who got hisself a hump!" Love it! My favorite was how the elephant got its trunk.
It's a beautiful day here. I decided to get off my rear this morning. So after I finished the laundry, I got in the car and drove over to the Sculpture Fields. I could get some walking done by going to John's tree, and I wanted to see if it had leafed out. The tree is doing quite well, and the tulip-shaped leaves showed up well against the blue sky (showing why the tree is called a "tulip poplar"). Of course, I was huffing and puffing, but used a cane, and didn't have any problems.
Until I got back home. When I discovered I didn't have my driver's license. I had put it in my pocket when I walked, so I'd have some ID with me. Obviously, when I took my phone out of my pocket to take photos, the license came out, too, and fell on the ground. ARGGGHHH! What to do?! Oh, well - I got back in the car and drove back to the Sculpture Fields and walked back to the tree. Dear John had taken good care of me, and there was my license on the walkway, right in front of the tree. Sighhhhhhhh. I guess he wanted me to have more exercise than I'd planned - about twice as much.
But all is well now. I posted a couple of picture on FB (I think) for those of you who are able to see them there.
Have a good Sunday afternoon. I'm headed up to lunch.
Hurrah for John still taking good care of you...and encouraging you to walk! ;D
Wonderful visit for Molly and her son...and puppy.
Still on Baby Alert, MP? That's an ornery little rascal!!
Beautiful day here. I went up to the Masons Pancake Breakfast and ate with Ray who was on the 10-12 and cleanup shift. I came home, walked my mile and a half and got my meds in their little boxes for the next two weeks.
I need to get to WalMart and buy some more Allegra. I'm out of the samples the doc gave me.
It's so dry here, I've watered the feont and have a new sprinkler going here in the back. My old sprinkler wasn't working right...it seems we need a new one every year.
I'm on my back screened porch and the vet is in my neighbors' yard getting the bees situated for another year.
Have a blessed Sunday,
Jane
MaryZ. Now what name do you use in facebook. Wonder if I can get in yours.
That is good that where John's asses put, that it is in within walking distance. A good way to have you out walking. Good that you went back quick and back tracked to find your license
It has, and still is just beautiful here right now and I have gotten back to my 4 miles a day walking and can already feel the difference. Little to hot at the moment so will wait until about 6pm. Head to the mall first to pick up some lighter weight and shorter pants. May even try a pair of the long shorts. What I have had are the short kind. Never will wear those again.
Jane I finely just went by what the guy told me to get out at Walmart drugs. After the doctor gave me a prescription for my Allergies and the spray was $147 I decided to go his way. He is the head Pharmacist and it is what he now uses. The pill was same as Zyrtec and the nose spray was the new Rhinocort Allergy Spray. Both about $20 each. Took for 3 days and worked great. Not had to take any since. The spray did seem to make one a little funny feeling though for about a hour. I am sold on them
This weather should help some as I notice all the mold is off the trees now and the roof of my shed. That is what gets to me.
Jeanne, glad you've gotten some relief from your allergies. I'm Mary Zelle on Facebook. I'll be happy to "friend" you.
If you get HBO, this is the night they are showing CONFIRMATION at seven Eastern Time. All about Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas. The critics are liking it.
I remember watching every moment of the real thing, a lot of it at work, where my boss was amused at my passion for it and sympathetic with my point of view. I also kept a scrapbook about it, which is still in existence and very fat. MaryZ, if you are the least bit interested, I will show it to you if you remember to ask me to.
A terrible time in our history! (again)
Sandy
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It is very warm here today 80° But onlyh for a couple of days then back to the cooler weather. Not much new, after church we ate lunch then i took
Freckles for a walk. Now she is sleeping next to my chair here by the computer where you would usually find her if I am in here.
Sounds like a great day, Marilyn.
MaryPage, I remember it well, too. I'll watch the program tomorrow.
Hi Gals, Just now getting around to posting. Went to SS & church and then the UMW hosted a lovely dinner for all the 70+ members of the congregation. This is the 2nd or 3rd time I've been. They had ham, sweet potato casserole, bean salad, green salad, rolls, and of course lots of desserts to choose from. Since I got home, I've done 2 loads of laundry, organized my pills for the week, and then mostly played on the computer.
14-yr. old grandson ran a half marathon today and did it in slightly under 2 hrs. A 9 min. mile average. He decided at Christmas he was going to do it and so had trained all semester. Unfortunately, he had been sick with some sort of bronchitis crud for 2 weeks, so probably didn't do as well as he might have. Still sounds impressive to me. No one else in the family ran with him, but they were all there cheering him on.
Molly, I'm glad you got to spend some time with Chaps before he deploys. If you remember, Brian was stationed there a couple years ago. I hope you can Skype with him. It makes all the difference when they are so far away. We went over for Brian's promotion to Colonel, but it was a long hard trip, so understand your not going. We wouldn't have except for his promotion.
Jeanne, I'm glad spring has arrived in IL. It was even nice in Chicago and daughter Lori played golf yesterday. Four miles a day is wonderful. No wonder you are so healthy.
Mary, I'm glad John kept your license for you! :) Sounds like a nice walk. His tree looks like it is doing well.
Jane, you're doing well with all your walking too. I bet the Mason's brkfst was yummy.
Marilyn, you should put a link in here for the nice article about you and Freckles. I'm sure everyone would enjoy reading it.
MP, is the baby still refusing to come out and meet and greet? All 3 of mine were late! Sp frustrating.
Have a nice evening, everyone. Sharon
I don't do it often but just had to take a Nap today. Slept one hour.
Mary Z. Yes I can get into you on Facebook but can't bring any photo up until you befriend me. Please do that. I don't use it that much but do like to see the people I know do somethings of interest. Lots are sort of silly.
Jeanne, I just sent you a friend request.
Wow Jeanne. 4 miles a day is impressive. I only walk 1 and half and not always every day we are having more rain..lots pretty flowers..Mary, glad u found ur license....I finally was approved for the veterans benefit ...so my husband is still taking care of me to..sure miss him even tho it's been 3 years now...the ache never goes away.....for me..Hope all had a. Wonderful Sunday..I didn't go to church tonite..our pastor was showing more pictures of their Holy land trip...I already saw most of them....Hi to all..Darlene
Darlene, was it you that asked about a sleep aid? Did you ever try melatonin? It's nice to know that our guys are still taking care of us, isn't it.
Sharon I did put the link here but here it is again http://www.luckypuppymag.com/lucky-puppy-of-the-week-freckles-the-queensland-blue-heeler-and-australian-shepherd-mix/ (http://www.luckypuppymag.com/lucky-puppy-of-the-week-freckles-the-queensland-blue-heeler-and-australian-shepherd-mix/)
I usually get in anywhere from 5 miles to 7or 8 miles per day.
Marilyn
If we take in all the time we are on our feet walking back and forth in the house. Around the grocery store and others I bet we could add another couple of miles. I just have a route that I walk steady it can be about 2 mile long and then one has to walk back. I like to do it around 6:30pm . Some days if something on TV at 7pm then I cut it short. Tonight Call the Midwife was on at 7pm so had to be home making it a shorter walk.
MaryZ, your granddaughter lives near the neighborhood this morning's headline in our local paper is about. It is also similar to your recent experience in the dead of night.
Eastport Residents Awakened By Gunfire is our headline.
Homes and vehicles were shot up at 4:11 a.m. Sunday morning. Apparently no one was injured and no one arrested. Police are extremely concerned. Three homes were damaged, as well as nine empty vehicles.
What next? Very worrisome. When young men have guns, they will find "fun" things to do with them. Mischief after midnight. Terrifying, really, when you think on it.
SHARON - Many thanks for your response. Yes, I surely do recall when your Brian was stationed in the area where David will be headed in June and how tiring it was for you to travel there. It
reminded me of the flights I experienced when I taught in China many years ago. I laugh at myself whenever I think of those experiences and recall that I felt like I would have to be carried off the plane!
Good heavens, Marilyn, you are the winner in miles walked. I would love to be able to walk a mile again. Sorry, I missed the link when you put it in the first time.
MP, there is way too much violence and guns today. Scares me to death. I'm just so glad we live in a quiet, generally safe senior community. However, that doesn't mean it is immune to such things.
The baby's nursery is cute.
Darlene, the sleep therapist I went to said: no caffeine after noon, no electronics within an hour of bedtime, get up and go to bed at the same time, write down your worries and/or plans for the next day, so that you won't have to revisit them at bedtime. I think melatonin works well occasionally but not every night. My therapist didn't even want me to take that. John takes a benedryl tablet when he travels and can't sleep. All said however, I still have some sleepless nights.
Molly, I just saw your post. If you felt like that then, just imagine what it would be like now!! :)
Hi to Mary, Sue, Jane, Jeanne and to whomever else pops in. Sharon
Good grief, can you believe this? I just read in the paper that Hayley Mills is 70 today. Makes me wonder why I am still taking up space on this blue marble swinging in orbit around our star.
HAYLEY MILLS!
I am not sleeping well for the last couple of nights. I spoke to my son Roger in California on Monday, he is the one with cancer. The kidney cancer from a few years ago metastasized I don't remember if i told you all about that, Well anyway he has been on pill form chemo for over a years, The 10 tumors on his pancreas have made him type 2 diabetic about a year ago. He was in the hospital last week over the weekend. He lost 30 lbs in 2 weeks. I don't think he has much time left and I can't stop thinking about him and praying for a miracle. He is 56 yrs old and one of the twins.
Prayers for your son and you Marlyin. Darlene
So sorry, Marilyn. So sad. Hoping for the best for your son and for you and the rest of his family.
MARILYN - I just read about your son and his health challenge and instantly began praying for him. And you! This type of challenge RE a loved one is intense and 24/7, but remember that your friends here are with you every step!
Marilyn, I'm so very sorry. Prayers going out for you both and cyber hugs for you. Sharon
Marilyn, I'm so sorry to hear about Roger's cancer. I am praying for good treatment and peace for him, his family, and you.
I'm off shortly to a light supper and meeting with my new athlete for the next year and maybe more depending on which year she is in. She is a swimmer.
I'll post more later this evening.
Sue
Marilyn....we'll all certainly hold Roger and his family in the LIGHT here.
Beautiful day here. Ray and I did housework this morning...I dust, he vacuums, and then we went out to the Golf Course and I drove the cart and helped him spot the ball. Then out for a pizza for lunch and then home to read and relax. We're to finally get some needed rain tomorrow night. The ol' joints sure know a change is coming.
Darlene...glad you're over in the Hill Country and not around Houston. They have been inundated with rain again, I saw on the news.
All these earthquakes around the world are scary, too.
jane
Marilyn:
My heart goes out to you and the family. Such a young age, too. Pray for a miracle-----anything is possible with God.
Thinking of you and yours! :smitten:
JOY
Marilyn, we'll all be holding you and Roger tight, with so much love. {{{{{Marilyn and Roger}}}}}
Yes Jane. Most of flooding is around Houston..we got 3 inches today and more predicted..Darlene
The Cooper/Vanderbilt book arrived today, and I dropped everything else and started reading it. I have to tell you, I am surprised at the sense of light and love that infuses it. It is a precious book, a lovely book, an extremely well written book, and leaves a sense of a beautiful experience after finishing it.
Good Morning, Dear Buddies!
I have just broken my fast with a bowl of steelcut oatmeal with frozen blueberries and half & half. My decaf has a little caramel creamer added. Feeling great!
Greg will pick me up in a little while and take me over the bay to Chestertown. He will return me late this afternoon. It is a beautiful day out of doors.
A cold, rainy day here...much needed rain...and a chance to stay in and read!
Jane
Beautiful day here on the left coast at °63, the weather is terrific, Keith Freckles and I went for a walk will the bread machine was working for the first hour. Our walk lasted about 20 minutes. I usually take Freckles for a walk after I get the machine going as there is plenty of time for a walk before i take the dough out and set it aside until. the oven heats up.
Things are moving right along with the wedding plans. My friend Leslie is handling just about all of the details.
Sounds like everyone has had a good day, one way or the other. Mine was mixed. I went to the spine dr. and he said that the only way to actually fix my spine was to fuse it and put in a rod and screws, etc. That surgery only has a 50/50 chance of helping, so he was not recommending it. He recommended meeting with the pain specialists to see if they thought the nerve ablation would work, so am waiting for them to call me with an appt. date. He said the plastic discs that can sometimes be put in wouldn't work because I would need three and in the US they only will do 1 and even Germany won't do more than 2. It's a case of needing all 3 to make a difference. Also, he said mine are too greatly degenerated to be able to do it anyway.
Anyway, after that, I went to lunch at a Greek cafe and had a gyro & greek salad. That was good. From there, I went to the nursery to get flowers for my pots. I will try to get at least half of them done tomorrow, maybe all if I'm lucky and not hurting too bad.
And now the landscapers have finally come around and done the first mowing, edging, & trimming of the season. I was so glad to see that. The grass is trying to green up but the brown on top was making it look really bad. Much better now.
Darlene, glad you are getting rain but not floods. We need rain badly now. We're -4" already.
Jane, I hope the joints aren't causing you too much trouble. I also talked to my dr about getting stem cell injections in my knees. That is a possibility, but I'm currently focused on my back.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon, I'm sorry you didn't get better news from the spine doctor. But I hope the nerve ablation or something else will give you some relief. The gyro and Greek salad sounds great. I went to a Mexican restaurant yesterday and got ceviche. I just love it and rarely have the chance to get some. It was listed on the menu as an appetizer, but it was in a huge bowl, and I was able to eat only half of it. I brought the rest home and had it for lunch today. Yum
Marilyn, glad the plans are going well. It sounds like you're going to have an "event", and I'm sure it will be lovely.
Molly, glad you got to spend some time with Chaps before he heads off for Korea.
Darlene, glad you're not getting the floods that Houston is. I heard from a dear friend there, and they're still above water, fortunately.
I got my car back this morning, and it's nice to have the old gal back. I enjoyed the 2015 model with it's back-up camera, etc. But my Altima is more comfortable and "fits" me better. Nothing else going on here today.
BTW, there was a good article in the Nashville paper about our Sculpture Fields. Here's a link if you'd like to read it. The large sculpture pictured at the top of the article is not at the park
http://nashvillearts.com/2016/03/man-of-steel/
Oh Sharon, I am so sorry you are going through this. Is this what they want to do next?
http://www.spinedallas.com/radiofrequency-ablation-interventional-spine-pain-doctor-dallas-tx.html
Good evening, Buddies. I did some laundry this morning and walked in my neighborhood. I fixed and ate lunch, then went to the library to pick up new books. So of course, I had to lie down to start reading one of the new ones. I've found a very funny Australian author, Graeme Simsion. Last week I read his The Rosie Project. It was so funny I laughed aloud while reading it. So when I went back to the library yesterday, I checked out his sequel, The Rosie Effect and it is equally funny. I have read about half of it and laughed a lot. Don Tillman is a brilliant, awkward genetics professor and he meets Rosie in the first book and marries her in the second. Most of the laughs come from the way Don misunderstands "normal" people. He takes most things said in his presence very literally--and it causes lots of goofs.
About 4:00, I showered and dressed for our annual MOAA dinner where we presented awards to the outstanding ROTC members from Auburn U, Tuskegee U, Auburn H.S., Tuskegee H.S., and high schools from other nearby counties as well as a male military school. Some of the outstanding grads were women, which is always nice. All these kids will probably receive ROTC scholarships to colleges. I had salmon and pecan pie for dinner which was excellent, but the salad and veggies, not so much. I noticed that most of the kids ate quite a bit of everything!
It's bedtime for me, so I'll say goodnight, All Buddies, and whoever else is looking in.
Sue
Sounds a bit like Doc Martin on PBS. Probably has Asperger's Syndrome. Yes, when they take things literally, it can be terribly funny and makes you realize how very many idioms we use in our language on a daily basis.
Yesterday, Greg picked me up and took me to Chestertown, where I caught up from October through December with the books. The ride through the blooming springtime there and back was lovely. I will go again in a couple of weeks and try to get things up to date and close out our March 31st fiscal year.
Today, son Rob, my eldest, comes to take me to lunch. Tomorrow he heads off on another trip in some far flung place. Robby generally takes "adventure" trips. You know, climbing a mountain or exploring the Amazon; that sort of thing. Me, I am just trying to figure out what sort of lunch menu adventure I want! Possibly the Blackwall Hitch, as I haven't been there yet.
I should bring you up to date on Our Bella, who is 13 now. She has learned to be a coxswain, and took part in a regatta in Easton over the weekend. Her skull came in second, beating out even one all male team! I am told it was very exciting. Bella's crew were all much older than she, but she walked beside them and called out the numbers as they lifted and carried their skull to the water. Then she steered the boat to an almost victory, while calling out the cadence. Wow!
She has also been admitted to Garrison Forest School in Owings Mills for next fall. She will be a boarder in this all girls academy.
Kathryn called again last night to say she will enter the hospital on Thursday night by appointment (if nothing happens before then) and be induced. That probably means her baby girl will have an April 22nd birthday.
And Emily will finish at Virginia Tech on the 6th of May and stay with us here for a week before heading back to Missouri. I think I have already told you that, but I forget these things these days, so please forgive!
It is always exciting to read about Bella's achievements. I bet you are all proud of her. Does she still keeps a diary? She seemed to have your talent for descriptive writing.
MP, yes, that article is one I had printed out to ask questions about. It is exactly what he suggests.
Glad the baby is finally going to arrive. Wow, Bella is something else! What a girl!
My cleaning girl is here today and in a few minutes, I am going out to start planting. Don't know how much I will get done though.
Sue, the books sound like fun.
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
Sharon..as I posted to you on F'book, a friend went to Mayo in Rochester, the "Mecca" for serious health issues in this part of the country, and he said her back would require steel rods and whatever, be a year recovery at best, and no assurance it would work. He would not recommend, and sent her to Pain Management.
MaryPage...good to get little girl moving. The docs induced my great niece when things got too crowded in there for the twins, but they then came naturally and she didn't need the c-section though they were prepared for that. Hurrah for Bella!
Marilyn....planning seems to be on track for you.
Sue...you really do a lot for the women athletes and military in your area.
Maryz....nice article.
Hi, So P Bubble!
It's to be another rainy afternoon here, which we need, and I'm hoping to be playing bridge. The joints are still a bit unhappy, but that's always true with these weather fronts coming through. Our lawn man was here Monday afternoon and blew out the leaves, edged and mowed for the first time. Things are really "greening" up and buds on everything, which also has us all sneezing and coughing! Ahhhh...spring! :2funny:
Jane
MaryPage, glad to hear about Bella and rowing (sculling). You may remember, John was an avid rower - not competitive, though. It's great exercise. Two of my swimming buddies have granddaughters who are getting college scholarships for their academics AND their rowing - one at Alabama and one at Boston College. Glad they're going to do something about getting that girl to show up. She's obviously going to have a mind of her own - not that that would be unusual in your family. LOL
Another lovely day here again - prior to the rain coming in tomorrow. After all these years, my joints are finally beginning to tell me about weather changes. My "worse" knee is giving me enough trouble that I'm going to ask my rheumatologist to inject it before this upcoming trip. Today was just a swimming day - nothing else. I'll just enjoy it.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
MaryPage, you're right, the hero had Asperger's. He is a genius of sorts and knows lots of irrelevant information and is annoying as well as very interesting and loyal to his friends. I enjoyed both these books although they were different from much fiction I see at the library. And Bella never ceases to amaze! Good for her.
Mary, I remember how often John rowed and officiated at rowing events on the river. I didn't realize Alabama had a rowing team--and female at that! I guess if you're getting rain tomorrow, we may also. It's OK with me as I'm playing bridge with lunch out first. We're playing at "Chicken Salad Chick", a locally owned restaurant. The owner started out very small, but has opened several stores/restaurants and the chicken salad is great--as well as soups.
Jane, sorry about the rain and the aches and pains it brings. Did you get to play bridge today? If so, I hope the cards went your way.
Sharon, I know you mentioned it before, but what are you planting and I'm assuming it's in your lovely large containers out front? I hope your cleaning lady did a great job for you. You are fortunate to have her. Anything new with Ms. Frances?
Hi Bubble, it's nice to see you here today, too. Come back soon.
Bedtime is coming near, so will sign off for this evening. I'd sure like to hear from GinnyAnn, Diane, Molly, and others who haven't been posting.
Sue
Sue, I hope you get some rain and good cards tomorrow. We have a Chicken Salad Chick here, too - it may be a regional chain. I've never been there, though.
Sleep well, Buddies!
Yes, I think Chicken Salad Chick's is a chain. I had take out from there in Tallahasseee. It was good.
Sue, yes, I am planting my pots. I have a yellow hibiscus in 2 of my pots + a variety of other fillers--angilonica (sp?), some white and purple viney flowers, some Sun Patiens, etc. In back, I also have a variety of different annuals. I still have those to plant. I'm heading to the grocery soon and then a haircut at 3:00. When I get back from that, the sun should be off the patio, so I can work on my pots there.
Jane, I was glad to hear that Mayo's didn't recommend the surgery either. I only know 2 people who have had that surgery and both of them are worse off now than before.
It's very overcast and about 70 some today. Rain predicted tomorrow. I do hope we get a good amount. We sure need it.
Mary, I remember that John enjoyed rowing and being on the water.
Not much else going on here. Hope you all are having a good day. Sharon
That must be a Southern chain...nothing like that around here that I've seen.
We're to have our third day of rain...but that's ok. I need to get some "inside" stuff accomplished and it's easier on a rainy day, for me. We should get a walk in, though, before the rains return here about 2:00 according to the radar.
Ray's been putting some bird away stuff on our porch light. Every year a bird tries to build a nest there, and it's right by our front door. VERY annoying to have a bird flying at you every time you open the front door! We got some sort of stuff from the "wild life" guy, and I hope it works. I'm tired of knocking down all the nest building stuff every day and sweeping it away!
jane
Jane. let me know if that works on the birds. I have a 29 ft. porch with a roof above. Birds always start building nest about the end of March. I put screen wire in the gutters but they still seem to find a way. I climbed up yesterday and cleaned 4 big nests out . turned the sreeen wire the other way. Will put moth balls in . They are such a trouble. They don't make the gutter screens for my kind of awning.
We did a mile walk in this morning....slow with my gimpy knees and hips, but we did it. We then tackled the linen closet upstairs that is very nice size with lots of shelves...and so becomes an easy place to put everything. We took things out and organized all the stuff...and threw away a garbage bag full of expired meds and whatever. It looks so much better now and I can find the dental stuff or the bandaids or the thermometers, etc.
This afternoon, I want to do the bathroom vanity and finish up a load of laundry. I saw on Pinterest that it's good to wash towels in hot water with a cup of white vinegar to get out the soap or detergent buildup. It's suppose to revive the absorbancy of the towels. I ise white vinegar instead of fabric softener to get soap residue out, but am going all out on this load of towels.
I'm also going to be needing to switch clothes around...put the turtlenecks and heavier jeans in the extra closet and get out the capri length pants and teeshirts. It's SPRING! :2funny:
Does the vinegar (white, of course!) go in the wash water or the rinse water?
Mary Page the vinegar goes in the rinse water.
I vacuumed today, at least the bigger part of the house, i didn't do the family room or upstairs because there is all kinds of stuff stacked around from Keith's office, hopefully we will get all that moved out of sight before the company starts arriving next month.
I also got one walk in with Keith and Freckles this morning, had lunch, and shampooed my hair. I will get in another walk in just a little while.
Thanks, Marilyn. Sunday is wash all the towels day, and if my creaky old so called mind still has this information then, I am going to try it!
Hi Buddies, I slept until 8:30 this morning and piddled around getting breakfast and reading the paper, but had time for a good walk before my shower and dressing for bridge at 11:00. I chose a cup of potato soup and a half chicken salad sandwich for lunch at Chicken Salad Chick. I didn't realize it might be a chain. It was started here by a youngish widow (less than 40) in a small shop which just sold her chicken salad, but has grown into a restaurant with lots of dining area and a dining room where we could play 2 tables of bridge. I had good cards today and won 75 cents for second place. This is a bridge club with friends from church and one Catholic friend. I was so happy to see her today. Terri is my friend who had a major stroke about a month ago. She is definitely back to normal now, thank goodness!
This evening after the church supper, a member who is a lawyer reviewed Alabama laws about death matters. Very interesting and although I've already researched much of it, I learned a few things. One thing I need to do is copy the material Tim and I have talked about and send a copy to Bill and Jon. They need to be kept into the loop, too. We also received a form from our pastors to fill out if we wish about which scripture we'd like used and also which music. I got an extra form and I'll discuss it with Minnie tomorrow during our weekly visit. She told me a few weeks ago that she wanted all 6 verses of "Amazing Grace" sung at her funeral.
I hope you've all had a good night and will rest well tonight.
Goodnight, my dear Buddies.
Sue
Going over a carpet with a cloth damped in vinegar will revive faded colors. Especially on Persian carpets.
Quotefrom Marilyn: Mary Page the vinegar goes in the rinse water.
NOT for this method on the towels. The problem is the buildup IN the towels, so the white vinegar is a cup INSTEAD of soap or detergent and hot water. I put a cup of white vinegar in the soap dispenser [and I always add a smaller amount to the "fabric softener" cup for all my laundry.]
Good tip, So P Bubble, and it is great for spots on regular carpet, too, and cleaning off hard water deposits on chrome faucets, etc. Lots of good uses and it's a cheap cleaner. I use it on my swiffer pads for a quick wash on my kitchen vinyl floor.
We're off today for our day in the "city."
Jane
Hi Gals, I use vinegar in my towel rinse cycle also but hadn't thought of doing a wash cycle of it only. Will have to try it.
Yesterday was a long hard day for me. I went to the grocery, came home & put stuff away and then went to get my hair cut. It's a little shorter than I would like, but it grows so fast, it will soon be where I want it. Then I came home and took a pain pill and finished planting flowers in the patio pots. They look so nice and I'm so glad they are done. I was ready to drop by the time I finished. John carried all my tools, bench, excess potting soil, etc back around to the garage and then carried all the trash (flowers and soil) & put it out on a pile behind our garden.
Today, I've done a load of laundry and putzed around a bit, but not planning on doing anything too energetic. Hope you are all doing well. Jane, I hope your joints are getting better by today. We have rain today, so I've got plenty of extra aches and pains too. Sharon
Freckles and I went on a Therapy dog visit to the hospital this afternoon.
I wash our jeans in only vinegar in the wash cycle. I don't use soap because the soap fades the color. My jeans are dried over the shower rod in the the bathroom, Keith's Levis go in the dryer.
Yes, they do say that good expensive Jeans should not be washed in a modern Wash machine or put into a dryer. Not made to be worn just one time and then washed. I use to have lots of those. Did they call them Stretcher. Wire things that dried your jeans on. I don't wear them as often now. Have a pair on today. feel good.
We had rain off and on today until about 4:30, so I didn't get any yard work done today. I did work at the church 9-12 and then had lunch with Ard. Afterwards, I put gas in my car and visited Minnie. Today was not a good day for her, so I didn't stay too long. She had a broken molar earlier in the week and had to have it removed, so was still having pain with that--although the nurses on duty gave her pain meds on schedule.
I didn't get a nap, but am reading a Margaret Truman murder mystery, so enjoyed my afternoon. Not a very exciting day, but I am enjoying the book.
I hope you all sleep well this evening. I'm planning on it--Tim has asked me not to take my allergy pill, so I left it off last night and was able to sleep without coughing. He'd read an article that said cetirizine (generic for Zyrtec) has been found to cause a bit of loss to one's memory. I hope NOT. I need all the memory I have!
Sue
Our new baby girl has a name. She is Ava Mason Windsor. I am pleased they chose my maiden name to be her middle name. That ties her in to her ancestry and makes her a Virginian. You know what they say:
"To be a Virginian either by Birth, Marriage, Adoption, or even on one’s Mother’s side, is an Introduction to any State in the Union, a Passport to any Foreign country and a Benediction from Above."
So this little honey chile is a Virginian on her Mother's side! Kathryn also has Mason as her middle name.
I love the name Ava. Nice and short and also can't be called anything else. Back in years past. My time and before me in the UK. Very seldom did you get a middle name . It was usual to use your mother maiden name for it. Then to use your Maiden name before your married name once married. Did have one girl friend though. They Named her Dillis,Deloris, Diana Deere. I can always remember her. They must have wanted to please a lot of family members.
MaryPage, I'm glad your beautiful Ava has finally put in an appearance. She's obviously going to have a mind of her own - but then I'm sure that's true of all your wonderful family.
Hi Buddies. I was up about 8:00 this morning, had a leisurely breakfast, took a 20 minute walk, and then went to Ace Hardware to get 2 large flats of Marigolds. One flat was of large bloomed yellow marigolds and the second was the smaller bloomed multi-colored oranges. I planted all of them this morning--and it took quite a while.
Ethel and I had planned to go to lunch about noon, but I didn't finish the planting until 12:30, so called her to ask if we could meet about 1:30 at Panera bread. I jumped in the shower and washed my hair, used a fingernail brush on my fingernails as they were filled with black dirt. I managed to get down to Panera Bread before she did. The traffic was terrible. Kenny Chesney was performing tonight at the football stadium and lots of his fans were driving all over town. So far I haven't heard anything. Sometimes when they have those big speakers on, you can hear them here at my house. This morning's paper said that 57,000 tickets had been sold in advance and there is lots more room if people were seeking tickets today.
Since coming home from our late lunch, I've walked another 30 minutes and have been reading and have finished Margaret Truman's murder mystery. So now, before bedtime, I'm looking for something else to start. I have 2 library books I haven't read yet, so one of them might suit this evening.
I hope all are well, feeling good, and having a nice Saturday. We had a beautiful day, lots of sunshine and temps in the high 70's. I feel pretty good about the planting I finished today. Now I need to get started on the weeds coming up everywhere!
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
I see I haven't posted today. Not much new here, it is raining off an on here today. , Freckles and I went to the dogs park left when it started to rain; we hadn't gone 3 blocks when it stopped. As soon as we got back home I took her for a walk.
Have any of you eaten the Birds Eye steamers? I fixed the Roasted Red Potatoes with string beans, that had olive oil and seasoning. i just cooked it in the microwave right in the package. they sure tasted yummy with the Breaded curry chicken I cooked in my Nu wave oven.
MaryPage little Ava is a doll.
I have been unable to reach anyone at Roger's house. I called his job Thursday and they told me he had been pout a few days sick. But I can't get anyone there to answer the calls or texts. I am very worried about him I texted my daughter, his twin, and she didn't even acknowledge that. I feel like I am being shut out. I sent a message to my grand daughter in law on Facebook and she didn't respond either.
Marilyn, I'm praying you hear something soon. I know it is distressing. Big hugs to you. I know you love Roger with all your heart and that it hurts not to hear.
Sue
Marilyn, I use those steamers all the time.
I am thinking about you in your great distress, and hoping you will have news, and good news, very soon.
I've also used the steamers. I hope someone will let you know about Roger and his health.
Beautiful day here yesterday, and it looks like a repeat today, until the rains come.
Nothing planned...relax and enjoy the day.
I also like the steamers. Marilyn, I'm praying you will hear from or about Roger very soon. God knows you love him and is watching over him for you.
At SS today, I think I learned more than my kids. If you remember, I've mentioned a pastor's son who was so inattentive and distracting in my class. Today when he walked in, he had on shorts for the first time that I've seen him. He has a prosthetic leg!! I felt so humbled that I had judged this child who has such a challenge. I'm sure that is why he feels he needs extra attention. His parents adopted him from Russia or the Ukraine. That is probably why he was up for adoption. Bless this couple for adopting and caring for him, knowing he had such a disability. I'm sure he would never have gotten a prosthesis over there. He walks and handles it beautifully. With long pants on, you would never know.
I decided this week that I would quit teaching SS because of the strain on my back sitting in small chairs and having to move around a lot. I still need to inform the other teacher and the pastor though.
I did practically nothing yesterday and have hurt so much ever since I planted the flowers. I still have 3 small impatiens to plant by my sunroom. I guess I will try to go out and do it after bit.
Sue, your marigolds sound pretty. Are you ever bothered by rabbits? Are they rabbit proof? Ms Frances has a small bed in front of her house that she likes flowers in, but everything that has been planted has been decimated by the rabbits. You got a lot done yesterday.
The weather has been gorgeous this weekend. We got about .3" of an inch of rain Friday, but that wasn't even a good start on what we need. No rain forecast through next Thurs.
My appt at the pain specialist is in 2 weeks. I will see then what he recommends.
Mary Page, I thought I had posted a reply about your gorgeous baby Ava, but I guess it went into cyber space. Anyway, I'm so glad she finally decided to make her debut. She hardly looked like a newborn. Nice to have your family name continued. I wish that someone would continue my maiden name, as my nephews who have no boys are the last to bear the name, but Fordyce would be a rather strange 2nd name.
Ginny, I do wish you would come in and post. We'd like to hear how you're doing. Diane, you as well.
Hi to everyone I didn't mention. Sharon
SHARON - After I read your comments RE your withdrawing from teaching SS, I wondered if it would be possible for you to request a different chair to sit in? One with wheels and a strong back support which would allow you to move around when you needed to, but would be comfortable for you. I recall a few years ago changing chairs in the SS which I attended and it made a huge difference for my back - less strain and easy mobility.
RE rabbits in the yard: Would it be possible for Miss Frances to arrange to have different flower pots in her front yard to hold whatever plants she might enjoy. I learned at my son's house when we first relocated here years ago that the there were often Rabbis wandering around and I did NOT want them to damage the plants I'd placed in the ground. After purchasing some attractive tall pots and had the plants arranged in them we enjoyed them for the season.
Re: the rabbits, that is what I do, put my flowers in big pots. However, Ms Frances, for whatever reason has resisted that suggesstion. I guess at age 98, she has a right to her own opinion, but it is frustrating to see the flowers devoured year after year.
As to the chair, there doesn't seem to be any available. Also, I have IBS and a tremor which entered into my decision. I had to leave the kids alone while I went to the bathroom yesterday. I was worried to death what they would get into, but they were angels and continued playing the trivia game on the CD that I had started for them.
I've been out and planted the 3 impatiens and watered some other flowers and brought in the hummer feeders and have made some new food for them. I've also stripped the bed and have the sheets in the washer. Not a lot of work but probably all I will get done! My back is hurting and I'm out of breath. It's not fun to get old.
I hope you all have a good day. It's lovely here. Sharon
Marypage. Beautiful baby. Love the name..Marlyin hope your son is better...I have been honey for 4 days to visit sons..then when got home went to a funeral of a dear friend of mine....weather here has been nice. But warming up...Hi to all the buddies...I need to get some washing done...Darlene
Don't know where that honey came in. Meant been gone. Lol. Darlene
Roger called me and he is feeling better this week, He had a fever last week of 103° for several days. The Dr. put him on antibiotics and it finally broke. He is back at work today. His cancer Dr. at University of San franciscco said he should have been on those when he was hospitalized two weeks ago. I am so relieved that I heard from him.
Marilyn, I'm so glad you heard from him and that he is doing better. How awful not to know what is going on. Sending a big hug! Sharon
Sharon. to me it seems like you try to do to much in one day. When you get to hurting. Take a rest. You are not that old yet. My saying now to myself is. What I can't get done today will get done tomorrow. Works.
Sharon, sorry your back pain has been keeping you from your activities. I hope the pain doc can help.
Marilyn, glad you finally got to talk to Roger and hear directly from him how he's doing.
Good to hear from Darlene and Jeanne and Molly and everybody else.
I haven't written for a couple of days, I think. Margaret came over for a little bit yesterday. She brought some deck hangers and some hanging baskets (fuscias, Mandeville, Boston fern), some impatiens on a deck box, and some wonderful fresh spinach/lettuce salad, AND some just picked asparagus. So delicious to eat raw. We went out for Mexican. Then today, Jean and her friend came over for a while. I took them to eat at a local burger joint (yum), and then we went to the Sculpture Fields to check on John's tree. It's still doing well. Jean had gotten some bulbs, and planted them around the base of the tree. Of course, they may not survive and/or the arborists at the park may not want them there, but it made her feel good - and that's what counts. It's been a gorgeous day, and the gals enjoyed walking around the park and looking at the sculpture - while I waited in the car. Jean got us some wonderful ice cream at Brusters. She also brought some plant hangars and a lovely copper wind catcher for the deck. Needless to say, I had just some of that wonderful salad for my supper tonight.
Another busy day tomorrow. I'm going to get a steroid injection in my knee, then meeting a friend for lunch and to go to see The Jungle Book.
Mary, you have been busy. What wonderful gifts for your patio/ porch. I bet it looks spectacular. Would love to see a picture. Jean had a nice idea with the bulbs. I love spring bulbs. I hope your steroid injection helps your knee. I am thinking about having stem-cell injections in mine, but not immediately.
It is 3 AM and here I am on the computer! I haven't had a sleepless night for a while, but sure haven't been able to drop off tonight. Tomorrow, I have an appt with the audiologist to have my hearing aids checked. It is a new one, as Hear USA sold their franchises in Charlotte. I don't know if I will continue there or not. I will decide after I meet with them tomorrow. It is not a very convenient location. Almost 20 miles from here.
Hi to Sue, Jeanne, Darlene, Jane, Molly, Marilyn and everyone else. Sharon
Marilyn...glad Roger called you.
Darlene...glad you had a great visit.
We have phone and internet back. Late Sunday night the pole in front of our neighbors went down....rotted, I guess, as no evidence of a car hitting it. I'd seen the police cars and officers out with flashlights....but pole looked broken off from the bottom. Finally have new pole in and we're connected to the world again!
Doc appt for Ray today is all on our plan.
Jane
Good morning everyone, We didn't sleep well last night either, It seemed like the cats wanted to go our one at a time just about the time sleep seemed possible another cat wanted to either go out or come in.
Today we will be going to the bank to deposit the check from the title company, Keith has been sitting on it but I just told him he better get it deposited. We also have to go to the county seat to get the marriage license this week or next. Hoping to have another car by then.
Another one of those perfectly splendid spring days here in Annapolis. The daughter of one of my beloved first cousins came over from Bethesda and took me to lunch. Such fun! The time sped by much too fast. Her father, my cousin, died in 2006 within months of Bob. Her mother just last October.
Marilyn
Now don't the cats have Litter boxes. Never heard of having to get up to let cats go outside.
There are two litter boxes, they do use them but they still want to go outside, They start scratching at the sliding door in the bedroom at ALL hours. Sometimes they scratch the door molding and we are going to have to replace some of it eventually. ne cat peed on Freck;les bed right in front of m,e and also in the bed that is in Freckles crate.
Marilyn,
It sounds to me like
"The Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum"!
(as most cats do!) !
:crazy2:
LOL Sandy, yep it sure does.
Good morning everyone, Today I ahve a couple of errands to run, go to the Farm Store (Grange) to buy Dog food. To my frined house to try on the shoes she bought for my wedding, stop and drop off papers at the accountant for Keith and Tai Chi practice this afternoon. I was hoping to get into the chiropractor today but no appointment available until Friday Morning.
Tomorrow the Furry Friend humans are getting a special price on a tour of thenew History Museum after our monthly meeting. I am looking forward to that.
I had to order another wristband that holds my Fitbit Flex in position as the one I have split right were the device fits into the band. I wear it 24/7 except in the shower, it logs my steps and my sleep, how many times I am awake or restless during the night. My computer reads it right off my wrist due to a little thing that is plugging into my computer. Or it can be read by Bluetooth on my tablet or phone. I also log my food on the website and this keeps me accountable for my intake of food and water. I have maintained by weight for 2 years now at 147.0 lbs. that is after gaining back 7 lbs of the 40 that I originally lost.
You're to be congratulated on holding your weight, Marilyn. I have done nothing but put on pounds. The cortisone this past month has just made it worse. Without exercise, it is really difficult to keep the lbs off. You've really been running around today.
Mary Page, your luncheon sounds delightful. So nice to see family, especially extended family that you don't see often.
It's a gorgeous day here too, but I am hurting so bad! I just took a tramadol. I went to bridge and lunch earllier and had intended to go to the grocery, but don't think I'm going to be able to make it. My legs are both weak and hurting, along with everything else. Tomorrow I have an appt with my cardiologist.
Hi to you all. Sharon
Drab grey day here today, with drizzle. No matter, my heart sings on a high note and feels full of sunshine. Chip took me on an excursion to Homestead Gardens this morning: my very favorite place in this whole wide world, I think. Or certainly nearly so.
We usually go on or about the first of May, and never before that date. But what with MaryZ and 4 of her nearest and dearest dropping in on May 7th, I wanted to make sure my blue pots were full of geraniums to greet them. The pots are gorgeous in and of themselves, but are over the top when pretty blossoms are bobbing their heads off inside of them.
I bought only the "Zonal" species, as I have found them to be far and beyond every other in amount of blooming and length of endurance. I strongly recommend these to you above all other geraniums.
I bought mostly the color Americana Salmon. That was Bob's favorite, and I must say it goes best with the blue of the pots. I also bought a few other pastel shades to mix in and make a contrast:
Moonlight Pink Eye (a shocking pink with varied eye)
Moonlight Lavender (a true lavender and too lovely for words)
Pinnacle Apple Blossom (a pale, pale true pink)
and
Pinnacle Pink (a pink in between Pink Eye & Apple Blossom)
So I dove in the closet for my box of surgical plastic gloves and got the five big pots on the kitchen deck planted this afternoon. Tomorrow I will start to plant the 16 pots on the bayside deck. Actually, we need to go to Home Depot for some more trolleys (they are too expensive at Homestead), and I'll pick up more plants there, as I find I miscounted and we are two short. Which is okay.
I get so excited at plant the garden time every year. Mebbe if reincarnation is true, I'll not come back as a red headed opera singer after all. It would be far more tranquil to be a landscape architect!
http://homesteadgardens.com/
I'm so honored to be getting to commune with the geraniums and the blue pots! LOL. I'll have my camera at the ready, MaryPage.
Sharon, I'm so sorry you're having so much pain. I wish we could whisk it away from you.
We've had one lovely spring rain shower this afternoon, amongst periods of sunshine. We're due to get more rain tonight. I hope so. My neighbor's beautiful flowers need it. 8^)
It's a cold (40’s), windy, and heavy rains on and off all day. Not a day to be out and about. Cards today for me were poor, again. It's a good day to be here in my soft clothes, a fire going in the stove and we're warm and happy in the Fam Room.
Tomorrow to be more of the same...and I'll be indoors, too!
Jane
Jane. We are having the same here. So cold and pouring down. I have a broken water pipe someplace and can't get under the crawl space . What a bad day . maybe better tomorrow.
It is the big Marathon in town this weekend. Hope it clears up. almost 30 thousand signed up from all over the world it seems.
MaryPage, I love geraniums. I am also planning a trip to a nursery, to replant the plants that died this winter with our terrible winds. Mine are hanging outside the banister of the living room big window (one floor above ground floor) and they always add a lovely touch of color to the scenery.
I also have two colorful ceramic parrots hanging on the edge - a present from my grandson.
I wish I could find the variety you seem to have but that is very rare. Only the lemony geranium survived the winter but its flowers are tiny.
I went on the new Williamsburg van yesterday with 14 others for a ride along the River Road (Miss. River) from
Baton Rouge to St. Gabriel, LA. We had lunch at a very
old and unique restaurant (not pretty, but the food is very
good). There are numerous plants along the River Road and
the employees from these plants frequent this place for good lunch menus. I had gumbo and crab cakes. ::) We had rain, but it was when we were eating. :thumbup:
JOY
Jeanne...sounds like time to call a plumber for your broken pipe.
Bubble...geraniums are annuals here...only the hardiest of plants survive our winters here in the upper midwest. :(
Joy...what a pleasant outing!
Another cold, wet day here, so maybe another colset will get cleaned....if the stiff old joints cooperate. They don't want to limber up this morning.
good morning from Oregon. It is a wet day here but not quite raining.
I will be going to the monthly luncheon soon then on to the history museum for our meeting and a discoun ted tour of the m useum. It is new and is local history and maritime museum as well.
Well I got the plumber here for the pipes and other things thought would get done. Big company. He came at 11 am. About 11:45 left to get a piece of short pipe at the shop. Now 1:45 and not come back. All his tools are here and lots of things taken apart.. Here i am waiting to leave and most of the day gone. I figured to go ahead. Get to most experience. Guess no better than the everyday handyman.
This is the salmon colored geranium I bought a lot of.
http://www.mischelsgreenhouses.com/Zonal-Cutting-Geranium-Americana-Salmon_p_392.html
I came here to admire again those geraniums :D
Lovely geraniums, MP. I've never had a lot of luck with them. Guess I don't water them enough or something. I used to try some in IN. Haven't attempted them here.
Joy, what a nice day and with Mr. Rain cooperating too! :)
Jane, we've had a front go through here the past couple days and Mr Fibro has told me about it! Didn't get much rain, but lots of pain. I wish I had the energy to start on my closets and drawers.
I went to the cardiologist's this am. Everything fine. Don't need to see him till next year unless there is a problem. I went to Stein Mart afterwards and got 1 top, but was hurting so bad, I didn't get anything else. Road work on 521, the main road into Charlotte from here. It was stop and go for at least 15 mins both ways! Grrr.
I have just made out an online grocery list to be picked up tomorrow AM. Just couldn't face going. All I have to do is pull up in a special spot at the designated time, push a button beside the parking place and tell them I'm there. The will bring it out, load it in the trunk, charge my card, subtract any coupons, etc right there at the car. Pretty neat except it takes forever to make out the list. It's not very user friendly IMHO. Oh well, still easier on my back and legs. Sharon
Lovely color, MaryPage. I just have one hanging basket with the really red ones.
Sounds like a fun day, Marilyn.
Sharon, are you getting your groceries from Food City? They've just come into our area, and are going to start offering the online ordering and pickup service at several of their stores soon. I'm glad that's available for you. I did a short trip to Walmart this morning and, as usual, rode in one of the carts. That works okay for me.
I went to the jewelry making class this afternoon. The Terrace supplies the materials, and a gal comes in to help with the stringing, etc. It's the first time I've gone. I'm not really a jewelry wearer, other than earrings, but thought it would be fun. I did a necklace in purples today, and I'm sure it'll wind up with a friend or daughter before long. Maybe turquoise next time. LOL
Joy, your outing in the new bus sounds like fun. I've driven the River Road - maybe 20 years ago. It's a neat area. The Terrace does a "mystery tour" about every other week. The participants don't know where they're being taken when they start out. It's something I'd like to do, but it's always on Monday - and that's the day I play bridge, so it just hasn't worked out for me yet.
It's Friday already, and April is almost history! The days sure flew by this week. I was a "day ahead" of myself all week. Goofy!
No rain today...back tomorrow for a soggy weekend. Nothing much planned...need to go get my old car out of storage at the Fairgrounds, and then I can get the other one into the body shop for repairs from the hail damage we received in Tx in Dec. He said he has all the parts now...just must get the paint number from the car.
Have a delightful Friday!
Jane
Well, we still have grey rain, Jane, and what a pain! Regardless, I am going to get out on the back deck this morning and plant, plant, plant! It says here in small print.
My daughter Elizabeth is featured on an art site at the moment. She truly has always wanted to be an artist, but as she says, life got in the way. Well, she's heaps younger than Grandma Moses was! Elizabeth is my oldest of 5 daughters and lives about an hour and a half away.
http://dpwnews.blogspot.com/2016/04/dpw-spotlight-interview-elizabeth-elgin.html
Mary, the grocery is my usual Harris Teeter store, just outside the entrance to Sun City. Very convenient and familiar. Your jewelry class sounds like fun. With my tremor, I could never do it though. They have a jewelry making or beading club here.
Mary Page, your daughter is quite accomplished! It must be difficult to work it all in with a full-time job!
I agree, Jane, that time just runs away anymore! Today is a free day for me. No appts. Lovely, sunny day though. All for now. Sharon
Wow, MaryPage, what a talent she has. I always wished I had the ability to do that sort of thing.
Sharon...good to have a stress-free day. Oh, wow...the sun just popped out...first time in a few days! We also have a stress free day on hand. Only thing I may do today is the cabinet over our basement stairs where we store cleaning stuff...and who knows what gets pushed to the back. I'm short, as you know...so I need the "stuff" I need up front. Thank heavens the guy here is 6'3" and can reach those "far away places." Hmmm...sounds like a song...if you're of a "certain age." And I AM! :smitten:
I do need to go out and get a new finch feed sock. Mine has holes in it, and the greedy little gold finches are gobbling away on what's left. They are so pretty though.
jane
Elizabeth would simply adore to have you join her list!
http://furfriendsportraits.blogspot.com/2016/04/win-free-custom-pet-portrait.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FurFriendsPortraits+%28Fur+Friends+Portraits%29
There are 2 or 3 mostly high-end grocery stores here in
Baton Rouge that you can call with your list and they will
deliver here to Williamsburg. You just pay when they come.
I have not used this service yet----just not up to it yet.
Today, my oldest dtr. (67) called this morning and said she
will come and pick me up and go wherever it pleases me----
Target :), Shoe Store (I have decided my feet are "unfitable". I must have 8-10 pair of shoes in my closet
and NONE feel good on my feet (I have a bunion on one foot).
JOY
Oh, what misery, Joy. I am so sorry.
Joy, it's certainly true that when your feet aren't happy, YOU aren't happy. I hope you can eventually find something.
MaryPage, your Elizabeth is certainly talented. It's good to know she has persevered through the years, and keeps studying - doing what "lights her fire".
Sharon, good for you for having a do-nothing day. Take care of YOU.
jane, I hope your creakies aren't too bad with the oncoming rain.
They tell us that we'll have rain this weekend, but with near record high temps today (87 predicted). I hope we get the rain. Unlike Texas and the Plains, we needs it here. Another quiet day here today.
Landscapers came this morning, pulled up seedlings from the trees and put down fresh hardwood mulch. It looks so nice, now. We're just not able to do that kind of thing anymore. They'll be back with a plan for upgrading the south side of the house, and then the landscaping upgrades will be finished.
I went out and got more thistle seed and a different feeder. They tore holes in the sock and the Farm Store was out of those, anyway. So, I got a cheap plastic one that will be fine for the season.
They're "coating" the state highway in front of our house and what a mess. One lane of traffic and they go along and blow out the cracks, put in the sealer and then follow with a sand truck. The traffic is backed up downtown for blocks.
jane
Hi everyone. We are in for more rain and severe weather temp in the 80s. I too have trouble with my feet hurting and burning. I just ordered me a pair of heavenly soles to put in my shoes. Hope t helps nothing new in my part of the world walked 8 miles this week...trying to walk 2 miles a day. Have a great weekend as we say goodbye to April and hello May. Darlene
Jane. Now is that the Black Coating they are putting on? the stuff that goes on hot.
That is one good thing that clears up my sinus good. Dont see it use to much now. Maybe if they are doing a little patching.
Marathon for the 5K just got started. They are afraid that for the big one tomorrow. there could be storms again like last year. Hope not. People come so far to run it.
No, it's not asphalt...at least not yet. This is a black thing that looks like the tar of the old days...they go along and with an airhose blow out the cracks and then fill with this black goop, and then cover it with sand. They do one lane at a time...hence the big backup since only one lane is in use and they need a "pilot car" to lead the traffic and people at each intersection to keep traffic from going the wrong way.
The bunion is here to stay. Just searching for shoes that
circumvent it, and that is hard to do.
Temperature today is predicted for 80. I'm not eager for
summer to appear :(
JOY
Good morning, Gals. I've been to Publix to get a beautiful hydrangea plant to take to Ms Frances this evening. Her party is at 5:00. I also picked up a few items I forgot on my order, then I dropped off some cleaning and am back home. John left early for Morganton for a special tournament that he qualified for. If his team wins, they will go to Wash. DC for nationals. It would be so exciting for him if that happens.
I'm sorry so many of you are in the difficult-to-fit shoe spot. I am too. There is a new brand out called Vionics that has a built-in orthotic. That might help some of you. The Walking Company has comfortable shoes for people with problem feet also. Joy, I don't know the answer for the bunions other than choosing a style that is roomy and comes up over the bunion a ways. I have a small one and can't wear a low cut shoe that comes across it.
Jane, hope they get your street finished quickly. Can you get out? Nice that the landscaper is there to do all the stuff you can't. I like the finch sock best. I've thrown out a number of the others. The way they are designed, the food at the bottom gets wet and goes bad and not many finches can eat at once.
Mary, when are you and Margaret leaving for the east coast? That sounds like a lot of fun. Hope you and I both get some rain! It's overcast, but I have my doubts if we'll get much.
Hi Mary Page, Marilyn, Darlene, Joy, Jeanne, and whoever else pops in. Sharon
Marilyn, I thought of you just now when I was checking my telly watching plans via my local paper's TV schedule for this last day of April 2016. ANIMAL PLANET is featuring hours and hours of My Cat From Hell starting at five this evening. You wouldn't think there would be that many felines from that portion of the universe, now would you! He! He!
Still glum weather out of doors, with temps in the fifties. Brrrr! But not raining just now, and a humongous regatta going on out on bay waters. I am hoping so hard for our sunniest and balmiest sort of day for MaryZ coming by next Saturday.
Cold, windy, and very wet here...not a day to be outside. High today in the 40s!
The finches seem to like the cheap feeder I bought 4 perchs at the bottom, so if there's seed, they can get it, and the rain doesn't soak and mold the seed like the sock. I suspect a squirrel was the one tearing holes in the sock, so we moved the shepherd's hook a bit.
I took everything out of our spice pantry, wiped down the shelves and re-arranged what I didn't discard as out of date. We seem to be very big on smoked paprika!! :2funny:
I also went through the pantry out behind the kitchen. That was pretty easy, as we'd gone through it last fall and gotten rid of a lot of stuff. It was now a matter of getting soups, broths, etc. together. I tossed out a couple things we'd missed last fall. It feels good to have closets and pantries cleaned out and rearranged. I need, now, to start washing upstairs curtains.
We also got a list of the fraud charges and I've gone through those. They have one on there that was ours, but there's about $250.00 worth they haven't noted yet. I'll take my lists and go to the bank on Monday. She can see a screen that gives more info than I get, and she gets info from them quicker than I do.
Did you see that article about people who "churn" credit cards for the "rewards"? They take trips and get free hotels, etc. by constantly taking out new cards. One guy had something like 42 cards. Credit card companies must make so much money on the interest people pay who don't pay off their cards every month that they allow this. And I was comcerned about the $700.00+ of fraud on ours. I guess that's peanuts to them, if they let individuals have thousands and thousands of dollars in "perks."
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-04-27/inside-the-risky-jet-setting-world-of-credit-card-churning
Good Grief! I never cease to be amazed!
The White House Correspondents Dinner is on both CNN and C-Span 1 right now and for most of the evening. Should be a blast.
Happy May Day!
It's a cold, windy and wet one here again.
Have a blessed Sunday.
Dark and wet here. The cold and damp reach dripping fingers right down to my old bones.
Regardless, the weather frees Chip up to take me to Home Depot to look for a few items. He had a double header baseball game scheduled for today (he umpires), but that has been canceled.
So off we go in the relentless raindrops. Oh well; we won't melt!
Lightning, thunder, and rain since early morn. :(
JOY
Continuing with the weather report - we had fog this morning, and now it's intermittent cloud cover. We did have some thunder and widely scattered showers. We did get one here, which made all our flowers happy.
Nothing going on today - the laundry is done and the newspaper has been read. No telling what I'll do this afternoon - maybe some knitting and some TV and maybe even a nap. 8^)
Seems we are all getting the same weather. Storms and Cold. At least 17000 runners still ran in the Marathon here yesterday. They were all soaking wet. Bet a few with colds later.
Never did my plumber come to finish the job. Hope tomorrow.
All I did was read and took a little nap. Finished the book. "The Japanese LOver" was very good.
Today I suppose will be doing the same. At least have 3 good TV shows coming on tonight.
It is a nice sunny day here on the Oregon Coast, the temp is supposed to get up to 75°. I'm ready for church and waiting for Keith to finish getting ready.
Hi Gals, I had a miserable time trying to sleep last night, finally drifted off about 3 AM. Bunny woke me to be fed at 8. I took care of her and then since I had had so little sleep and it was still pouring outside, I went back to bed until 10. We had the most horrible thunder storms last night and into the morning. I just checked my rain gauge. It was clear full, 5.5 inches!!! There may have been more that overflowed. We were -5" till then, so I guess we are now slightly above normal! The bad part though is that when you get so much at once it doesn't sink in, just runs off into the sewers. I'm glad though that we got it. It started about 4:30 with an intense burst of rain for about 10 mins, then quit until about 7:00, so I was able to get over to Ms Frances with my hydrangea plant without getting soaked. It was raining lightly when I left there and then about a half hour later the really bad storm started. It sounded like hail, but couldn't see any on the ground. I guess it was just the wind-driven sheets of water hitting things that made it sound like that. Bunny came up and layed on my chest till the worst was ov
Now, the sun is out and it's supposed to get to 80 today. I hope you all have a nice day and that it clears off for those with rain. Sharon
At least our rain seems to have stopped. Still no sunshine. I don't think I will even bother to get dressed and go out today. Just hope the coming week will warm up. My furnace is still clicking on
Sunny and warm in Texas. At least where I live. CC
Good Morning from Oregon, the day is beautiful and shirt sleeve weather. It is going to be a great day and blessed day. I just finished writing a couple of ches for the bills that have already come in, I try to get them paid within a few days of arrival. I write them Keith signs them for the household bills. As for m y personal bills I pay them all on the 3rd every month.
I am also doing some laundry this m ornin g, I have to was all the bedding and pillows off the bed in the spare room, some of them smell like mildew to me and I want everything fresh and clean with Gilbert and family arrive. Gilbert is a bit of a germ-a-phobe so I don't want to hear any complaints it will be their first time visiting here they are having some financial difficulty so I am sending the a couple of hundred to make sure they get here for the wedding.
Our pastor is on vacation for a week and hardly anyone showed up for church yesterday I think there may have bee n about 12 members there. The Sunday School teacher gave the sermon.
Where is everyone? We've received nearly 8" of rain since Sat! Still overcast and a chance for more today and tomorrow. Enough already!
I've got some computer problems, so may not be on line for a day or two. Not sure.
Marilyn, our pastor was gone Sunday too, but was with the confirmands at a retreat. Another pastor who is part time took her place. However, I didn't go due to lack of sleep and storms.
Molly, did you get as much rain as we have? It seemed that it was the SW of Charlotte and far north that got the most.
I hope everyone is okay and just busy. Sharon
We had about an inch of rain yesterday and overnight from our scattered showers. The flowers are very happy - and we didn't have enough to cause any problems.
I had my semi-annual teeth cleaning this morning - something that always feels good to me. No problems found - so that's good, too. On the other side of the ledger, my knee has started hurting again. I guess the cortisone shot only lasted a week. 8^( . Now to get to the packing. Margaret will be coming in early tomorrow morning and we'll head out.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
SHARON - Yes, in response to your inquiry RE the recent rain! The past 3 days we've had heavy thunder, lightening and torrential rain late in the afternoon and into the evening past midnight! Really LOUD and BRIGHT - almost like having a Hollywood Light crew inside the house!
Yesterday, my dear neighbors came over earlier in the afternoon with two pots of beautiful Blue plants. The fellow brought a thin plastic tiny pole to put in the ground and attached the beautiful Irish plant to it so it would not tip over or tear from it's base. How thoughtful! His wife had the two containers of Blue plants and was kneeling down on the ground under my dining room windows to plant them when the first ENORMOUS lightening and thunder appeared right over my house. I told both of them to "GO HOME! RIGHT NOW! RUN!" and they did. I shouted "we can do the planting another day!" (She came back earlier this morning to resume the planting.)
I also headed for my porch door, came in and closed all the blinds. We've had that kind of afternoon and evening weather for the past few days, but have not lot electricity, thanks God!
This weekend is the Church's annual Plant Sale, which I plan to visit briefly and see if anything really attracts me. I haven't bought anything in a couple of years and tend to purchase my items from a professional shop. But I usually make a $ contribution.
I haven't heard from Mohamed in a few days as he is away from his new apartment and visiting family and long-time friends in Giza (his family's home). When we talked a few days ago before he traveled, he was so exhausted from the stress of moving to a new apartment, I encouraged him to rest. Sure hope he can do so for a couple of days before he has to begin doing all the paper-work for the end of semester student grades. Hope all enjoy the week!
After a week of rain, we now have warmer temps and sunshine. It feels wonderful. The grass and flowers sure liked all that rain, though.
I've been to the grocery and we walked this morning, and I got some more washed curtains hung, so the upstairs curtains are all fresh and clean. Not planning much else for today...time to sit back and read for a bit.
jane
Jane, you are so good about getting your spring cleaning all done. I've done some and had my cleaning girl do some things, but cleaning out drawers is still on my list.
Molly, it sounds like we got about the same thing regarding the storms. I'm glad you didn't lose power. Our lines are all underground, so unless a transformer blows or something like that, we don't lose it.
I have some bad news to pass on. Sue called me this AM. She is in the hospital with a fractured sacrum!! She was on a ladder trying to clean out gutters when she fell. Fortunately, her neighbor was out in his yard and heard her call out for help. He and his wife called the ambulance and got her to the hospital. She is in the hospital rehab and still in a lot of pain and will need lots of therapy. She has lots of friends and church people visiting, etc but has no idea how long she will be there. Why she didn't ask Tim to do the gutters or hire someone to, I have no idea. Anyway, she asked that you all keep her in your prayers or good thoughts for a good and quick recovery.
Mary, I don't know when you're leaving, but do have a good trip and give Mary Page a hug from all of us. Glad the teeth cleaning was good and no problems.
Marilyn, you're really staying busy getting ready for the wedding.
Hi to everyone I didn't mention. Have a good, sunny day! Sharon
Sherry Thank you for then update on Sue, Thank goodness she had your phone number. Yes we are staying busy getting ready. We still. have to go get the license and we are still car shopping. I have to Therapy dog visits today, this afternoon we are going to visit at the Memory Care Center. This morning we visit the Baycrest living and rehab facility just not too far around the corner a couple of blocks from here. Tomorrow it is the hospital in the afternoon.
I have been doling to cleaning that really needed to be done on my kitchen counter, trying to get sall the clutter either tossed out or put away. Keith has a habit of laying things down and not putting them away. So the counter had tools etc laying around.
Oh, my word! I'm so glad Sue's neighbors were out and heard her. I hope they can help with her pain...and thank heavens Tim is close by.
It sounds as if things are falling into place, Marilyn.
Sharon...thanks for the word about our Sue. We don't do ladders anymore here. A one step indoor step stool is the limit for us. Neither of us is steady enough anymore.
I tried to walk this morning, but the north wind was too much and I quit soon after starting. Allergies are bad with the wind, too.
MaryPage...the Fresh Market that just opened a year and a half ago in Cedar Rapids is closing. We're not surprised. The market, after about the first month, had none of the fish they'd had the first month, the aisles were dark as they didn't replace burned out bulbs, etc. The paper said they were closing their other Iowa store, too...14 altogether.
I'm off for bridge and lunch. Tomorrow is a long day in Iowa City for Ray's Dental College appt. so I may not be in in the morning.
jane
Jane, I am so very sorry to hear that about Fresh Market. It is one of my all time favorite stores, and I would be crushed to hear that we will lose ours here in Annapolis Harbor Center. Must have not had enough money behind the endeavor. Bummer!
Sharon, that is terrible about Sue. I would be more than happy, indeed I would be tickled, to call her. Ask her if she wants her number given out. I just checked my address book, and I have her address alright, but no phone numbers.
Himself made me swear before he died that I would get up on NO ladders, no step ladders, and no stools or chairs after he was gone. I wait and get someone to help me. He was right, you know; but then he almost always was.
Chip and I are just back from spending a couple of hours or so at the Laundromat. Rugs and comforters and bedspreads and mattress covers are all washed to a fair thee well! Now back to getting stuff transferred over to my new computer. I really, really like it; so many new and useful bells and whistles. Windows 10, and all.
Goodness. Bad news on Sue. I use to be bad on doing things like that. climbing on roofs. Cleaning things up high. Just decided 2 years ago after friend got hurt that time to stop. It is hard getting workers to do many things I know. Right now getting plumbing is my problem but will sit back until I get all the things that need doing this Spring until I find someone. Just not worth taking the risks.
I am sure now that Sue will get well taken care of . Back home soon. If like my kids. Will get a good talking to by her boys and family.
I get so aggravated that I am unable to reach past the 1st
shelf (and hardly that) in my kitchen cabinets. My girls
took the little stepstool away because they were so afraid
the little stool would topple with me on it. The 2nd and 3rd shelves are utterly useless for me (I am barely 5 feet tall).
I just have to wait until one of the dtrs or other help come
in and do the reaching for me. I can remember when I was
5 ft./2 in., but I seem to be shrinking. >:(
I realize it is best that I follow their wishes, but--------JOY
Now I am just 5ft. 1" also. In my kitchen I can reach the bottom shelf of my high cabinets but now the high shelf. Don't have to get much of there these day. Fact. As soon as possible I am just going to clear out a lot of the glasses, Dishes. etc. that are up there. Start storing a lot of the things I don't us to often that sits out on my cabinet top around the sinks and bottom cabinets. same with the underneith. Full of pans and cooking things never use. I always have loved kitchen gadgets and go so many now.
I'm SO sorry to hear about Sue. Any of you who talk to her, please give her my love. And also a scolding for getting up on that ladder - although I'm sure she's gotten plenty of that from her family. I know she'll work hard at her rehab, but it won't be easy.
Margaret picked me up this morning and we headed out. We stopped in Norris, TN, (near Knoxville) to have coffee with our friend Missy, who has moved there. Then we got back on the road. Tonight we're at a motel in Beckley, WVa. We came here to go to the Tamarack Arts and Crafts Center. It's a great facility on I-77/64, that showcases only juried work from WVa craftsmen. We didn't buy a whole lot, but did contribute a little bit. And we had supper there - food supplied by cooks from the famous Greenbrier Hotel. Yum. Tomorrow, we're off to see the bridge over the New River Gorge, and then on to Alison and Joe's in Annapolis.
Y'all take care - and stay off of ladders, please.
Prayers for Sue. I have to go one step to fill my humming bird feeder. Guess I should lower it. Hope everyone has a great day. Darlene
Sue:Be obedient, please, to what they tell you to do! It may
be hard, but the end result will be valuable!
JOY
Thinking about Sue, too!
I'm shrinking, too...used to be. 5' 1 1/2†..now 5' 1/2â€. No idea where that inch went....maybe horizontally around me? I need the horizontal to shrink and add to my vertical. Probably not going to happen. Thank heavens Ray is still 6'3†so can reach those high shelves.
We've cleaned out and replaced our cooking things...gotten rid of the "teflon" coated stuff and now have ceramic lined or carbon steel or uncoated. Ray uses a lot of kitchen things, so we really don't have any "unused" stuff, any more.
I'm in a Barnes and Noble cafe with a chai latte and my Ipad while he's over at the dental college here in Iowa City.
[The place is overflowing with adult coloring books, colored pencils and markers, etc. Have any of you tried those? They're supposed to be very relaxing, I'm told. ]
We'll stop at the co-op we belong to...sort of a whole foods kind of place, on to Olive Garden for lunch and then home. He's battling a cold and hopes the gal will do a quick clean and he can be on his way.
Tomorrow it's back to the allergist. The nasal spray he gave me a sample of isn't covered by my insurance and would cost me several hundreds of dollars a month, so I'm hoping he has alternatives. It's one of those "new" meds that really isn't new....the company has combined two older drugs into one and raised the price! Bah Humbug on the Pharmas!
Jane. Now I got into the Adult colouring books. They are relaxing. Give it a try. Now here both libraries have class meetings along with the Senior Centres. Also Parkland College started a 6 week one. Now must have put them off until fall.
I couldn't stay in the lines on the Childrens book when my girls little and also the Grandchildren made fun of me. They were so much better at about 4 years old. But this adult way. I was amazed at how many people show up. All sit around and nice way to meet. I will go back in Fall. Have to. My Granddaughter in New York Had Barnes and Noble send me 2 of their best books with a big set of the Pencils. I had bought some less expensive ones. So now have to show the GGs there that I am as good as they are.
That reminds me of painting by the numbers that was so popular once upon a time.
Oh! I loved painting by numbers. Did a couple of great Murals on our walls in the first house we built. One in the dining room wall and another going up the sides of the stairs. Came out great. It was just Ivy leaves branching all up the wall. Quite pretty. Did a couple of pictures also. They had all levels in what you could do.
I knew one couple who loved India and did a big one on their Living room wall. Mostly in Black and Red. Had a hard time getting it covered when putting house up for sale. Fact had to rebuild the wall.
Hi, Buddies! We're in Annapolis now - got here about an hour or so ago. We drove a lot in the rain and on some interesting back roads in West Virginia, but at least the traffic around DC wasn't too bad.
I've shrunk from 5'7 1/2" to about 5'5 1/2" - didn't lose mass - just spread out. LOL Please, everybody, stay vertical.
Hi Gals, glad to see the activity again. Sounds like everyone is keeping busy. I plan to call Sue on Sat. At that time, I will ask her if she minds if I give out her #. I'll also pass on your good wishes.
I still use a 1 step stool to reach my top shelves in the kitchen. Occasionally I use the 2-step stool if John is around to hang onto me. I never use a stepladder. He uses an 8 ft one to change our air filters and smoke alarm batteries, but that is all. I am about 5'6". I used to be 5'7". I'm sure I have lost it through my spine compression. John's only 5'9", so he can't reach a lot higher than I can.
I had my toenails trimmed and painted and went to the grocery. I had to use a power cart though. It is kind of a trial to use it on Sr Day when everyone from SC is there.
Mary, it sounds like you're having fun. The art/craft place sounded great. Enjoy your visit with Allison, etc.
Jane, we've pretty much gotten rid of kitchen things I don't use. Still have some dishes to pass on to the kids that I don't use, but not much else.
Jeanne, I used to do the paint by # kits when I was growing up. I can't do anything like that or the coloring now with my tremor. It does look like fun though.
Very cool and overcast with a few sprinkles here today but supposed to be back up to 80 on Sun and dry. All for now. Sharon
Mary, just saw your comment. Ha! :D I'm trying, but I'm still spreading!
NBC News tonight ... Need to change passwords on emails....again....
http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/hundreds-millions-email-accounts-hacked-traded-online-says-expert-n568491
Well, MaryZ is in town, and the weather is drab and dark and very unpretty. I could die! I so wanted her to see us at our loveliest, which normally we are in this very gorgeous month of May! Not Fair!
I will see her with her family for lunch here at Sam's in Chesapeake Harbour on Saturday. Well, we shall have a blast, weather or no! But my splendid view! I wanted to be able to show off every detail of THAT, and it may well be fogged in!
No, it is NOT fair!
I spent most of the years of my life, from age 13 onward, at exactly 5' 3¾" in height. Then along came osteoporosis and arthritis and collapsing spinal cord. I am now 5' 2", and not at all reassured the shrinking will not continue. Almost two inches lost so far.
The weather here in Annapolis is cold and rainy, but lots of love for warmth. I didn't bring warm enough clothes so will be heading to Walmart or Target tomorrow to get a sweatshirt or two. I should know enough to check the weather forecast before a trip - don't know why I didn't this time. Our trip through WV was lovely, rainy, with some very interesting parts, but you'll have to read the blog to get it all. At least we're here. Looking forward to seeing MaryPage on Saturday, no matter what the weather.
And here I thought I had been keeping you apprised of our weather conditions! I also thought you might have checked with Alison. Well, My Bad!
It is POURING this morning. I cannot see the Bay Bridge, or the shores of Kent Island. What a soppy mess for Mary to come to visit in!
Well, Chip has the day off due to the rain and will go to BWI to pick up Becky, who is arriving from Missouri this afternoon. In the meanwhile, Debi and Steve are in their 3rd day of guest relatives of Steve's here from Italy & Switzerland; boy, they picked a bad week for their first ever visit! Debi & Steve are throwing a big all family party, HIS side of the family, not ours, for them tomorrow, and were counting on a pretty day. In the meanwhile, Debi is at St. Mary's teaching all day and Steve's mother is in hospital with a sprained ankle and just discovered brain tumors. They don't know whether they are malignant or not, but say it does not matter much, as she is 89 and extremely frail and blind. Steve has three siblings, but he is the main person who looks after his mother. So he is extremely stressed this week, and Becky will be a big help. Oh, and Steve has Parkinson's, which we see taking its toll on him almost daily.
Did someone say something about "Golden Years?"
MaryPage, I ALWAYS (well, almost always) check the weather at our destination. Definitely my bad for not doing so this time.
We'll be heading out shortly to get me a sweat shirt or two, and to pick up Sue at BWI. We're going to visit Alison's workplace (Smithsonian Research Center) this afternoon, and then eat seafood at someplace near there. We had tapas last night.
Sharon, I have both of Sue's phone numbers, but I won't call either until you check with here again. Thanks for keeping us up to date.
Hugs to all.
Jane. I have yahoo as my email. Wonder if we should find another. Cc
Darlene....I don't know. There are so many rumors around about yahoo and their financial situation. I use gmail and really like it. I also have a yahoo account, but it's for things I need an email for, but I rarely check it. I get ads from Michael's, and other sites there. You might want to establish a gmail account....just in case. I'm sure there are other places, too, but gmail is what I know and use.
We had a good visit with the allergist...now to get his prescription to jive with my insurance who doesn't think I need as much medicine as he does. AND, of course, the insurance company would know, wouldn't it....never having examined me or talked to me about my situation, while Dr. Moore has done both....but he's just a certified MD and allergy and asthma specialist! GRRRRR!!!!!
jane
Thanks Jane. Think I may try G mail...CC
Do u use google search to get to gmail...cc
The days disappear and I don't know what I've done. :-[ Having spring allergy symptoms. Visited my family doc and he has me getting a bone density test and blood work. Went for both and discovered that I needed to be fasting for the blood work! So I scheduled it and the bone density for the same morning.
I hope Sue is doing okay with being cooped up. My heart goes out to her. Any updates?
I am into adult coloring and have been for quite some time. I call myself a 'Colorist'. :) It is relaxing. I have some art supplies so I didn't have to go out for them. Although I may check to see about the colored pencils at Walmart.
My height has also dropped. :( But having osteoporosis can and has done it to me. It seems when my body is down I think of Doug more. :'(
Ginny Ann, it's SO good to see you back with us. Glad you're doing the coloring - it's fun.
Darlene, just go to the google home page (google.com) and in the upper right corner, there's a little pattern of 9 black squares. Click on that and you'll get a google menu. Click on the e-mail one, and it'll talk you through setting up the account. Very easy!
We've been to Target, to get Sue at the airport, to an Amish market for shopping and lunch. After that, we went to where Alison works (SERC - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center), some sightseeing, some antique shopping, and dinner at an on-the-water place for various seafoods. Now we're back home for the night. Off to see MaryPage tomorrow.
Target is in Annapolis Towne Center in an area called Parole since Civil War days. All new in this present 21st century, it has fabulous shops and restaurants with expensive condominium homes above them all.
The Amish Market is in Annapolis Harbor Center, and I go there often. They are only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday (until three), and then they go back home to Pennsylvania.
Can't figure where you went for dinner.
Overcast Saturday morning here, and looking like rain, though the forecast says no.
Happy Meeting Day for Maryz and daughters with MaryPage!!
I hope Sharon can connect with Sue and find out how she's doing.
GinnyAnn....good to see you found us!
No big plans for today...resting up after two days spent traveling to doc and dental appts in two different cities. I do need to get out to WalMAart and see if they got my 'script ready.
Some laundry going already, and I will probably watch the Ky Derby late this afternoon. Those horses are always so beautiful.
Jane
Another dull dreary day here for us also. Hate them on weekends. Just hope Sunday for Mothers Day will be a little brighter. I have to drive out of town. Just 30 miles for me and then Daughter and Hubby will do the driving. Going to a Luncheon/Theater over in Indiana.
Went last year. Really a good place. Both shows and food usually very good.
Today I have to find someone to set up a new phone system. They are getting as bad as Computer setups now. I could never do this one. Went on line to get the manual. Has 81 pages. Don't need most of them. I don't put all the fancy stuff on. Mostly the answering system needed. Have all these Tech smart Grandsons. Where are they when you need them.
Hi Gals, just talked to Sue briefly. She was on the way to the bathroom with help from her nurse. She said she would be glad to hear from you and gave me her hospital #. I will email it to you. She said that she hasn't been able to get on BB's because it won't accept her password. Said she would need help with it from Jane when she gets home.
Had to chuckle Jeanne at your frustration with the phone and the need for your techsavy grandsons. That would be me too if I got a smartphone. I have a semi-smart phone--a step above a fliptop, but not a full-fledged smartphone. Sorry it's raining there. Hope it clears tomorrow. Have fun in IN.
Ginny, good to see you here. Hope your allergies clear up soon. They have been really bad down here. I have a bone scan this week too. I was on the cusp of osteoporosis 2 yrs ago. Glad you enjoy coloring.
Jane, the doctor can insist that they cover whatever med he wants you to have & usually they will give in. I plan to watch the Derby also. I love horses.
Mary, it sounds like you are having a wonderful time in Annapolis. I envy you the fresh seafood! Hope you and Mary Page have a great visit today.
I don't have much planned for the day. John is out cleaning the winter dirt out of our garage. Has everything piled out on the driveway. I'll get the email out to you all next. Sharon
MaryPage, families, and I had a great visit and lunch today. I'm off with the kids, so I'll let her tell you about it. I'll send photos to jane later today.
I thought our visit was a huge success. I would like to have had hours more with Mary and her wonderful family, but needs must. The missing sun came out a little bit, a very little bit, so Mary had to see my many shades of grey view rather than the bathed in sunlight one. Bummer! Well, the weather will be what it wants to be, whether or it pleases us, or not.
Mary's daughters Sue and Margaret were fascinating women, and I enjoyed them hugely. Also found her granddaughter Allison and her husband Joe totally delightful. They have managed to do a LOT of Annapolis stuff in just two years. All in all, I was truly impressed with the whole family group. It was a most pleasant luncheon!
I just spoke with Sue, she said to tell all y'all she is feeling better, but she has a long way to go. they are getting her up to walk a bit, so far that is all the therapy she is doing. She will have to have help when she gets home which is tentatively set at May 18th. Her son has been there sometimes twice per day and her daughter in law went to her house and finished cleaning the gutters.
Mary and Marypage great photos.
Goodness. May 18ths before Sue get to go home. That fall was worse then I thought it was. But she will get lots of Therapy while in there I hope. Along with having to go to it at home.
I stood on the toilet stool yesterday to fix a hanging plant. Then remembered. Stop climbing.
Thought of me falling in the Toilet. Laughed a little but its not that funny. We all will learn from Sue now. Wonder if her Step Daughter went up that ladder to clean the gutters
Like MaryPage, I wish we had had more time. But it'll just have to wait until the next visit. I forgot to mention that her blue pots and salmon geraniums are gorgeous! A lovely accent for her decks. Thanks again for the great lunch and great company.
i don't know when I have ever met a family where I liked everyone so much. I felt I wanted to tell you how charmed I was with Alison, who sat next to me and I had some real conversation with and was delighted when she picked up on everything I said and knew all my references right away. Sharp lass. So I was going to say, Mary, Alison was fantastic. But then, Sue was just like that, sharp as a tack and so funny. But then again, there was Margaret, straight as an arrow and loyal and devoted and friendly as though we had known one another forever. Becky liked them all, too.
One thing I am uncomfortable with and that makes me pretty much stay at home these days, whereas once I was always on the go, is my deafness. It is particularly bad in groups, you see. If I sit down one on one with someone, I can usually pick up most, if not all, of the conversation. I have learned that I just hate, hate, hate constantly saying "excuse me" when I cannot be sure of what was just said. So bottom line, I have to confess that I did not catch everything that was said, and I have to beg your pardon if I smiled when/if someone mentioned someone dying or some such. Please put it down to the fact that mostly I just don't have a clue these days and hate to make a nuisance of myself asking people to repeat stuff.
MaryPage, it's a wonderful Mother's Day present to hear such praise for the offspring. Of course, we know they're fantastic, 8^) but it's nice to know that others do, too. Your Becky is terrific, too, and I'm glad she got to talk to my girls who are all in the same generation. Let's do it again - I'm looking forward to it already.
Happy Mother's Day to ALL the Buddies!
Thanks, Marilyn, for the update. I didn't get much info yesterday since our chat was so short. I'll ccall her again in a few days. That is a long hospital stay for these days!
Mary and Mary Page, I'm so very glad you had such a wonderful visit. I appreciated the photos, MP. So nice. I have had the opportunity to meet Mary (and her John) twice and enjoyed it both times.
Mary Page, I'm so sorry you are still struggling to hear. I do wish you could find the $$ for hearing aids. They make such a difference. Do your daughters know how hard it is for you in a group? Mine really fussed at me till I got mine. Mine are Seimans (sp?), but Phonak is another good brand. My 98 yo friend got hearing aids this year and it has made such a difference for her.
I hope you all are having nice Mother's Days. We've been to SS & church and I've talked to my 2 girls. I'll probably hear from my son later today. Hi to all, Sharon
Sharon, I could manage to purchase the hearing aids if I really wanted them, but there are just a whole lot more reasons why I don't want them than there are reasons why I do. By the way, you were a big help to me when you answered my questions about yours a couple of years or so ago. I have a place in WORD where I am keeping a list of the name brands my friends have recommended along with their comments. Also, my children have offered to buy them for me. Truth is, I think I would find them more of a nuisance and distraction than a help. And I think they are extremely overpriced for the simple reason the industry can get away with it. Just think how complicated this computer is, and how many components go into it. Now think how simple hearing aids are. Yet hearing aids cost SIX TIMES as much as my computer cost me. Something fishy in Denmark, as we used to say. I balk big time at the thought of greasing those greedy palms.
Thank you for sending me Sue's phone number. I will probably call her one day this week. I have already sent her a card. Thank you for the report, Marilyn. Hey, what with those photos I just sent you, you now know what your matron of honor looks like!
Funny seeing myself as a Newbie ;D The weather was perfect for Mother's Day here in NE OH. Ray and I visited our local Barnes and Noble. I bought an Adult Coloring Book and a Toaster Oven Cookbook. ;D
We went for Chinese food after church today, I had Cashew Chicken. then we looked at a couple of car places. I can't seem to find one that pleases Keith and since he is paying for it I think I have to concede to his wishes.
Mary Page: My hearing aids, purchased in April, 2010, are
Oticon-Agil, a very well known brand. They were----- pricey, though---$5,000+. When first bought I only wore
part-time, but now I mostly wear all day everyday.
I would highly recommend them.
JOY ;) :)
Good Evening to all Good Friends - I'm a bit late coming into the discussion, but just waved Bon Voyage to my son, David, who came to visit for a few hours earlier today. I laughed when my phone rang and he said "Hi Mom, I'm about 5 minutes away and just turning onto your street. See you in a few!" I was really surprised that he had the time to drive up from his home in South Carolina, but he explained when he arrived that he and his wife will be up in our area again (Charlotte, NC) next week to help her Mom relocate from her house (which was jut sold a short time ago) to the other daughter's house until she can find a smaller home for herself.
David and I had a really good visit, spent a lot of time looking at family photos from years ago - as far back as his childhood and early child/teen years, and remembering all the wonderful experiences he had prior to his first tour of service in the Army as a young man. He really smiled when he flipped through some of his teen and early adult photos and I recalled those times also.
Our weather has been really hot today in the 80's, so used my overhead fans for the first time. AC is really too cold for me most of the time, but the fans work well.
We also had a chance to talk about David's forthcoming assignment in June to South KOREA as he steps into an assignment as an Army Chaplain for the American Army folks stationed there. We talked a lot about that part of the World and I could tell that although he was a bit sad about leaving his family for the year, he was also encouraged RE helping the American soldiers are who are stationed there.
Before he left a few hours later, he called our neighbors next door and asked if he could come to thank them for being so helpful to me. Then he spent about 30 minutes with them and also had a chance to visit with one of their son's, who has been a private duty officer on several tours abroad. So it's been a great afternoon!
I'm planning to call my Dr. tomorrow to schedule an MRI to try and determine what is causing my continued INTENSE head pains and how they can be reduced or (hopefully) stopped. I've always assumed that the head pains are the result of my full-body fall on the cement floor at church 2 years ago, but who knows. David is also eager to have this check-up done before he heads to the Far East.
Hope everyone had a great day with family and friends!
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GINNY ANN - I smiled when I read your post RE about being called a "Newbie." So many of us have belonged to this wide group of friends for many years! I recall the earlier events many years ago and
some of the meetings in Washington DC when I joined a bus tour around the City while a previous program was going on. Good to see you posting! Come in often as we miss you.
JOY - I haven't reached the stage where I need hearing aids yet, but am wondering why they are so expensive? Does it depend on the brand or the level of lost hearing? Thanks for the explanation.
MARYPGE - Not to worry about your interaction with folks and whether you should ask them to repeat what they say. You're such a delightful Lady that anyone would be delighted to be at your side!
Hope everyone had a delightful day with loved ones and friends!
Thank you for the enormous compliment, Molly. Made my day.
Thank you, Joy. I did get that information from you previously and wrote it down as a reference for that brand.
Most people I know are paying more that six thousand dollars for hearing aids now. I just cannot bear the thought of that kind of expenditure for those little things. As I said: compare the cost to say, a Smart Phone or an iPad or a computer. Shoot, you can buy a good used car for that!
I had a great day with my family. Have a lovely new yellow hibiscus plant which I just adore. Got loads of other gifts, as well. Spoiled, that's what I am; and I love it!
And be sure to get a loss prevention policy at time of purchase. They (the aids) have a way of getting lost :'(
Joy
I suspect the hearing aid people would tell you they are, in fact, like little computers. Many have settings that can be adjusted when at a musical performance and that can do a variety of other functions...canceling out surrounding sounds, etc.
I also know Ray had extensive tests at the U of IA and then at the place he decided to go for his. He only needs it for the one ear, but, yes, the good ones are beyond pricey.
Yes, on the insurance. He lost one at the golf course, and replacement was still $400 and they only do that once, so we put it on our Homeowner's policy as a rider.
We've been told we'd have rain all day, but not much yet. I'm in with this nasty cold Ray "shared" with me. I want to be over it by Friday when we're off to Mpls for the weekend.
Jane
Hi Gals, I agree with what Jane said re hearing aids being small computers, although I do think they are way overpriced. Still, I'm glad I have them. It is easy to feel isolated when you can't hear those around you.
Molly, so glad you had some time with David. I know it's hard when they are so far away.
Jane, another cold! I'm so sorry. Have you ever considered taking 500 mg of Vit C daily? I do and I seldom have over 1 cold a year.
I went to the neurologist yesterday and was given an RX for Primidone. I took the first dose last night and am feeling so sleepy and loggy this AM. The tremor is better though. When I read the accompanying literature, I discovered its primary use is for those with epilepsy!!! I hope the drowsiness wears off by afternoon since I have a 3:00 appt for a dexa scan.
On talking to Brian on Sunday, I found out that he had ordered flowers for me. The company said they were delivered 5/5! No flowers here! I even sent out a mass email to those on our street, etc asking if they received surprise flowers not from their child. However, nada. So Brian is going to call the company again and try to get them delivered.
Nothing else here. Hi to all. Sharon
Hi Gals - we're currently at Jesse's in Elizabeth City, NC. We spent Sunday night with friends in Bear, DE, then drove down the Demmarva Peninsula yesterday. We'll head back home tomorrow - a long day's drive, but mostly interstate. It's been a good trip but, as usual, always good to get back home.
Molly, glad you got to spend some time with your "chick" - always important.
Sharon, sorry about your missing flowers.
jane - cold - yuck! I hope it's better soon. Maybe when the weather quits changing abruptly. LOL
Marilyn, what's your date again?
MaryPage, the yellow hibiscus will be a nice accent with your blue pots and salmon geraniums.
Happy Tuesday to all the Buddies!
So good to hear you are having a great trip, Mary. Has it been raining most of the time? Ah well, it is the company that counts! And the adventuring.
Mary the date is May 22nd. I was so busy yesterday I think I forgot to post here. However today or rather this afternoon I go my yearly Mammogram than this evening I am participating in the Canine Good Citizen testing where Freckles will be the friendly dog passing by the new testers to check their socialization to other dogs.
Emily was absolutely firm in her insistence that she & Becky (who is her grandmother) could not go back to Missouri without her having seen that Holy Grail of Architecture: Falling Water, built by Frank Lloyd Wright. So the two of them set off early, early this morning, and Becky called me just a while ago to tell me they were at Kentuck Knob, another Frank Lloyd Wright home. When MaryZ and I were discussing this the other day, I got mixed up as to which of many county sponsored Senior daytrips I had taken to see Kentuck Knob, but now I realize we did both this one and Falling Water in the same day, which is precisely what Becky and Emily are doing. I can remember the two places quite distinctly, but nothing about the bus trip or what year it was, other than the late nineties. I mean, you've taken ONE of those bus daytrips, and every other one ON THE BUS is just the same.
Well, both Becky and Emily are ecstatic over Kentuck Knob. Becky says it is still owned by the same English Lord I remembered it having been owned by, and that the photo of him with Princess Diana is still there in the living room, accompanied by one I did not see back then of him with President Obama. They are now on their way to, or have arrived at, Falling Water as I type.
MaryPage, I'm so glad they got to Falling Water and Kentuck Knob. And that they loved KK as much as we did. We loved the sculpture they had there also. Be sure to post about the Falling Water part of the trip.
MARYPAGE - I was just reading the current issue of
AARP and noticed information on Page 5 (ASK THE EXPERT) RE Hearing Implants. If you subscribe to this publication, the information on that page may be of interest to you RE an opportunity to improve your hearing. I'm not sure whether the advertisement appears in the on-line AARP, but you might check.
Thank you, Molly. I do not belong to AARP, though goodness knows I get "your membership" cards from them constantly, which I just cut up and throw away. So I do not get their magazine, but appreciate no end your interest.
Hi Gals, I began my new med for my tremor night before last. It knocked out the tremor, but also made me so sleepy all day, so I cut it to 1/2 tab last night and I'm less sleepy, but have a mild tremor. I will continue with the 1/2 tab the rest of the week and then will try the full tab again, as that was the doctor's instructions. Still it is so much better!
I also had my dexa scan yesterday. No results yet. I have my pain mgmt appt Friday, so please pray that they will be able to block that nerve for me.
Brian messaged me that the company finally discovered my flowers were delivered to Lancaster, about 15-20 miles from here! Anyway they are supposed to deliver a new bouquet today.
I finally got all my winter/summer clothes switched, all the laundry folded and hung up & the bath cleaned, so not planning on doing a lot more.
Mary Page, I got a $300 discount through AARP and Hear USA on my hearing aids, but they were still nearly $3000. Now the Hear USA in Charlotte has sold out to an audiologist couple. I've gone to them once. They seem okay, but doubt they give discounts. I just go in for adjustments and batteries, so no charge to me.
I hope everyone is having a nice day. It is overcast or hazy here today. 40% chance of late afternoon rain. Sharon
Today I had my blood work drawn and a bone scan procedure. Since it was this morning and I haven't heard anything I'm assuming my results are 'normal'. :thumbup: Our weather is cloudy with occasional rain.
On the way for the scan we we in a car accident. A young woman rear ended us. So far just normal body aches, but I am keeping an 'eye' on them.
Got'a get supper going.
Sharon....glad to hear the tremour med is working. Ray has Essential Tremor, and some days are bad. It seems worse in his hands and head when he's tired or hurting.
GinnyAnn....glad you weren't hurt badly in your accident. Did the car have a lot of damage? What doesn't look like much can sure be expensive, though. I assume the other person had insurance?
We had an early morning doc appt with a surgeon to look at the back of Ray's leg where he's scraped it. At first doc though ok, then poked around at the ugly black scab, and changed his mind. He had to clean it out, gave him packing stuff for it and he'll see the surgeon I use in 2 weeks...because this young man is moving to NC.
Overcast, rain, drizzle and cold....and more for the weekend. I haven't bought flowers yet...too much time running to doc visits...and maybe a good thing since it'll be in low 30, possibly.
Jane
It POURED down rain for a great deal of yesterday, but Becky and Emily picked me up and we tootled off across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and onwards on Route 50 to Easton. Melissa & Adam were both there to greet us, and I loved, loved, loved their house. It has those wonderful wide, wide plank floors of pure wood. There is a humongous Great Room full of windows and light, with the kitchen running across the far end as you enter from the main hallway. Then, over on your left is a two couch and several chairs & tables living room area, while to your right is the oh so cheerful dining table and chairs. So splendid, because you can keep an eye on your family while cooking, instead of having to remove to a separate kitchen and having to constantly pop out to check on them. There are a library and two bedrooms on the first floor and two more bedrooms upstairs. I have never before seen a floor plan quite like this one, and having seen it, I am enamoured. So much light pouring in, even though it was a rainy day! I could not visit the out of doors, but saw ducks and chickens from some of the windows. Two cats and a dog live inside with the family.
Melissa fed us all lunch, and too soon we had to scurry out to the car and head back home. It poured buckets all the way home, to the extent of making it a two hour trip back rather than the usual one. There was an accident somewhere that slowed all traffic down, but We Made It! And I had a lovely time. My only complaint was that 7 year old Will speaks too softly, and I had a hard time hearing what he had to say, and he had a LOT to say! Becky was enchanted with him.
I have two great grandchildren with birthdays today: one year old Solomon in St. Louis, Missouri and nine year old Kiersten in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As for me, my big adventure today is to be an early morning visit with my gastroenterologist. Whoopee! I shall be glad to be back home in my easy chair taking a lovely nap!
Have a splendid day!
MaryPage...it sounds as if you had a wonderful time, in spite of all the drippy weather!
I'm thinking about our Sue this morning. I hope she can get a laptop or access to a computer at her rehab place and check in with us. She shouldn't need anything more than she does at home...her username and password. However, some of these places block access to some websites for reasons I can't understand, but it happens.
We have sunshine today...and that's a wonderful change from the overcast gray days of this week. I'm off for a hair appt at noon and then doing some laundry and packing for the weekend in Mpls. It's a good thing I didn't pack sooner....now to have highs in the low 50s! So, back to turtlenecks and cords as this part of the family likes their house VERY cool....as in the windows open when in the low 50s...so I have to pack accordingly. :thumbup:
Ray and I were shaking our heads over docs and their advice. When he had the front wound of his leg with all the stitches, the word was..NO bandage over it unless you're in a dusty place...leave it open to the air to heal. This doc, for the sore on the back of the other leg...he thought all was good until he started "poking around" at the black scab and then changed everything...so...Ray says..."And leave it open to the air"? NO, says the young surgeon..."keep it covered. I don't know where all this "leave it open" comes from!" I think the docs must have had "care of wounds" on different days or from different professors! "Cover it, don't cover it; use Neosporin, Never use neosporin for more than 1-2 days, etc." :knuppel2:
I won't be in, probably, much until we get back home Sunday night.
jane
Good Morning, Keith and I have both been to see the Vampires this morning as scheduled by pour respective doctors. Nothing to do with the wedding just the yearly stuff. then My doctors office called to change my appointment AGAIN, this time it was only to chant the time not the month., So thankful for that. My orginal appointment was in March. Frecklesand I have a Hospital vist scheduled for the same day just ` hour before my dr. appointment, the hospital is right across the street from the clinic so I will just have to take her with me and park someplace where she is shaded and leave the windows open for her. I may check and see if I can take her in with me.
That is about all the news I have from here.
I'm back home - after a great week. We were on the road yesterday from 6 am until 5 pm. Margaret did all the driving, but it's still hard. I went to bed early, but woke up about the same time. That was followed by a 2 hour nap this morning - so I'll probably survive.
Hope you have a good weekend, jane - with some nice weather. Sorry Ray is still having problems with the injury.
Sharon, glad you're getting some relief from the tremor...and that the sleep issues settle out.
Marilyn, you're so good with your work with Freckles.
MaryPage, did Becky and Emily do their trip to Falling Water as a day trip? and come back to Annapolis that day?
Nothing scheduled for me today, but tomorrow will be a mani/pedi followed by a massage. Just a pampering day.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Glad you are home safely after such a splendid adventure, MaryZ. Yes, Becky and Emily did Kentuck Knob and Falling Water as a day trip, which is not all that hard from here.
I plan to email you a double photo Melissa, the granddaughter we visited in Easton yesterday, put together of her youngest, Miles, and her father, Greg. Never in all of my 87 years have I seen a child who looked so exactly, I mean EXACTLY, like his grandfather! Genetics are fascinating. Each child is a complete throw of the dice as to how the genes will mix.
Wow, everyone is really busy! Mary Page, you had a lovely visit in spite of the rain. So nice the gals got to tour the FLW homes.
Jane, windows open in 50 deg. weather???!!! I guess you do need turtlenecks. I know what you mean about doctors and their care of open wounds. Ms Frances had 2 different falls about 4 or 5 yrs ago and they treated them totally differently. Have a safe trip.
Mary, I'm so glad you had a good trip and are at home safe and sound. The pamper day sounds good.
Marilyn, hope they got you in one stick and that you had a nice visit at the hospital.
Jane, Sue is having trouble accessing BB and needs your help. She says it won't accept her pasword. She said she would try to sort it out with you when she gets home.
I've been the grocery and put everything away and am beat now. Pain appt tomorrow.
BTW, I fixed the best pork tenderloin last night. I coated it with honey and then dijon mustard & roasted it on an open pan at 425 for about 45 mins. It was juicy and very tasty. I usually have trouble with pork being too dry. All for now. Sharon
I don't think the rain is ever going to leave this area. Storms again today and every day past week. Say same for all weekend and later. Still not gotten the Plumber under the house. To wet. So suppose another high water bill this month.
Jane. I am sure your husband has been checked for Diab. I know that things seem to slow heal if have that.
I don't think you can find 2 doctors even in same big clinics that will say the same thing about anything. I usually try to talk to one when I am back in the UK. just to tell them what they have people do here for certain. They are amazed. Specially about all the prescriptions people take. I am allergic to Sulfur, codeine and Penicillin since a child and have to turn down prescriptions each time one tries to give me one. (Not often take meds). I don't think Dr. know what is in the Meds they write them for.
We'll work on getting Sue back on when she gets home if she can't get in now.
Jeanne....Ray has had diabetes for years...as did all three of his sisters, too, in their later years, so, yes, that makes healing take longer.
I tried to call Sue this morning, twice. And both times the bling/beep came on and an automated voice said the number was not valid. I figure I must have written it down wrong, so I came in here to this computer and tried going back, back, back through Sharon's posts to find the correct number, and I could not find that post to save me! Bummer!
Sharon, the number I wrote down is 324-528-4201. Please advise if you have any ideas.
ANOTHER rainy day here. I just cannot BELIEVE this!
Look in your mail around the 7th of May or a day or two after.
Oh, I thought it was posted in here. I delete all of my email as soon as I read it. My ultra clean housekeeping habits run over into my computer habits, and I just cannot bear piled up email. So if Sharon emailed it to me, I will have written it down and deleted it. And then I go into the "Deleted" file and delete it permanently. But you are most awfully kind to remember that and advise me, Bubble! Thanks!
Okay, I have sent Sharon an email telling her the number I tried to call. That seemed to be the sensible thing to do!
Thanks again, Bubble!
Mary Page, I haven't been to my email yet, but the prefix is 334. The rest of the # is correct. The first time I sent it out, my tremor was so bad I couldn't read the # I wrote down that Sue gave me. Had to recheck.
We got a little less than an inch of rain last night. Lots of thunder and lightening. We needed it though. Clear today and projected for the weekend and in the low 80's.
I'm off to the pain dr. today. No other plans. I think we are getting close to the big goodbye to Bunny. She is beginning to lose control of bladder and colon. So disheartening. We've been trying to convince ourselves it was a misdiagnosis. She's lost weight also. Sharon
Once I had the right number, I called several times with no answer. Just this minute tried again, and a man answered. He said there was no Sue there! So I would guess they have moved her to another room with another phone! Bummer!
MaryPage, you tried. Let's hope she will find a way to soon give news.
Hi everyone. Jane u can send some of that rain and cool weather to us n Texas....we are hot dry and humid..Hope Sue is doing better. Have her on my prayer list..Marlyin I guess u are getting excited about your wedding date....I have 2 granddaughter graduations to go to on the 27th....one from high school and other from RN degree....then will be going to the coast the first week of June. Kids have rented a condo..so will be joining them...Hi to all the buddies. Darlene
Hello Ladies. In case you don't go to Facebook, her grandson posted there this morning that Sylvia Tribe passed away last night.
Joan, thanks for letting us know about Sylvia. Her red-print posts were a staple in this group for a long time. May she rest in peace.
Thanks, Joan.
Hi Gals, I just tried Sue's cell phone, but her voice mail box was full and she didn't answer. I will try again later.
I also saw on FB that Sylvia had passed on. I'm glad that she i at peace now.
A beautiful sunny day here, to be 79 or so.
The pain dr think he can help me and will give me the diagnostic nerve block the 27th.
Had a wonderful start to our day today. Jocelyne and Henry called so that Henry could thank us for his graduation gift. He is officially a PhD of biochemical engineering now. Their move date was moved up, so they are in full out packing mode!
Nothing much else going on here. Sharon
I sure hope that nerve block works for you, Sharon.
I hope you get some relief, Sharon.
Our gorgeous, warm, sunshiny day has turned into a dark, misty, I can't see the Bay Bridges or the Eastern Shore pouring down rain day. You know, it is all very well to say, with enormous stores of patience, that we really needed the rain. That is the thing, you see: we needed the rain. We no longer need it. And we sure no longer want it.
Sigh!
On top of all of that, I am down because Becky & Emily are over at BWI preparing to board their plane back to Kansas City. After having them for a week and a day, I'm going to miss them just one awful lot.
Sorry to learn of Sylvia's passing.
We have been feeling sad about losing Doug. Don't think it is easy for parents to lose a child.
My car is drivable so Ray plans to use it tomorrow (Sunday). My friend, Shirley, is picking me up and we are going out for coffee. We will probably do more than coffee but nothing is planned as yet.
Sure hope Sue is doing okay.
Thanks for the good thoughts regarding my back. We will see in 2 weeks.
Ginny Ann, I cannot even begin to fathom the grief of losing a child. You're in my prayers. I hope you can find comfort in your faith. I, too, am worried about Sue. Odd that neither the room phone nor the cell phone picks up.
Mary Page, we're supposed to have some more rain later in the week, but it is bright and sunny and rather cool--71 for a high. I wore a jacket to church.
Not much else to report on here. I do wish Diane would post. I know her news must not be good though. Hi to everyone. Sharon
We're home after a wonderful weekend in Mpls. Ray, Nephew and niece went to see the musical "Book of Morman" and were not impressed. Ray said it was loud, psychodelic, lots of energy, lots of the F word over and over, and only one or two numbers that were OK. I'm glad I'd passed on it and stayed home and slept. We saw both the boys new homes and had great food and visits.
Off to unpack, shower and relax for the night.
Jane
I went out for coffee with my friend Shirley today. We had a lovely chat. She was tired (she also has fibro) so we kept it shorter than usual.
Sure hope that Sue is doing okay. She isn't one to stay down long.
Nothing like a good night's sleep in your own bed back home!
Errands to run today and need to make a grocery store run to stock up on veggies, etc. we let run out when we were going to be gone for the weekend. I also need to see about getting some flowers planted. Hopefully the chance of frost is now past...though last weekend was close. Some thing got nipped up on Mpls.
The sun is out and it looks like it's going to warm up!
Have a good Monday!
Jane
Lots to do this week, starting with today I have laundry going, must go to the bank, got to the car lot to drive the car if it is still there, perhaps buy it. Contact the jeweler to see if he will be in so I can get my bracelet (that my sister in law sent for the wedding,) shortened while I wait. Also have my Tai chi class this afternoon. Tomorrow Freckles and I go to the Library for the children to read to her. The est of tomorrow is clear to the house in order. for all the company that is coming into town, Gilbert and family will sleep here, but Keith's boys will be here too, probably sleep at their grandfather's house.
Finally a dazzling day here on the bay. You can see for miles and miles, with everything clear as a shiny new bell. Bay waters are sparkling. Everything is bright blue, blazing green, and flaming yellow. Love it! Love it all. Still gnashing my teeth over the fact that Mary didn't get to see it this way.
Marilyn, I am So excited, and I have to confess, thrilled for myself first and you only second. I mean, I have Never been a matron of honor before. Never, ever! And I am pretty sure I am not expected to give a speech, so it's all good. When I am not showing my teeth for the photographs, I'll be sinking them into the goodies. Does a matron of honor rate two pieces of cake?
Hi Gals, Beautiful, sunny, cool day here with a light breeze. Downright perfect!
Jane, I'm surprised to hear that about the Mormon show. I would have thought it would be good. Good that you didn't go. Glad you had a nice time and got home safely.
Mary Page, you're a hoot! Glad your weather is better.
Marilyn, it sounds like you are a little stressed out, but it is a good stressed. I can't wait to see a picture of the bride and groom. I'm so glad this is happening for you and I wish you much happiness now and all the days to come!
Yesterday, after church, I worked with John and selected and put on a thumb drive 100 of his best Holy Land pictures. After I leave here, I'm going to Shutterfly to try to figure out how to make a nice "album" of them. Wish me luck. I've never done it before.
Since we were still working at dinner time, I asked John to go to the local BBQ place and get take out. It was sooo good. Of course, the Carolinas are known for their BBQ along with Tennesee of course. All for now. Sharon
Woo Hoo we are getting the car this afternoon. It is a 2007 Subaru Forrester LL Bean edition, one owner, only 97,000 miles on it.
Click Here (http://www.jimvickautosales.com/vehicle-details/2007-subaru-forester-2-5-x-l-l-bean-edition-wagon-c5d9c968ecf51e438e1ff87c441952c9/) to see it.
I am kind of stressed out but not bad. Things really are going smoothly, IK just get frustrated with all there is to do.
That is a really good car; my daughter Anne has one. Greg has an Outback. They both love them, and I have been driven in both many times. You cannot beat a Subaru.
Marilyn...We've owned Suburu autos in the past, and were happy with them. It looks perfect for carrying Freckles and getting groceries, and all the other stuff we all need to haul at times.
Overcast now and joints say a weather feont coming through, though apparently the rain may go south of us.
Laundry still going and only got one errand done when my body said "enough!"
Jane
Thanks to JeanneLee. Got my picture back on my post...nice looking car Marlyin...Marypage. Enjoyed the baby pictures.....Darlene
Another dismal day. Rain and mist. I KNOW the bridge is there, and therefore I can make out a just slightly darker than the sky grey smudge where it should be. The "Yard Boats," as the Navy calls them, which are miniature destroyers, are the only moving objects out there on the choppy waves of the Chesapeake. Young men and women learning to become Admirals.
Well, I shall snuggle down in my easy chair and read, read, read. Hope some of you are getting some sun! Hugs & kisses from MaryPage
We had ao many of those days last week, MaryPage. Only thing to do is nap and read. :thumbup:
Overcast here earlier, but a bit more sunshine, now, though still cool and windy.
Not much energy here...cold and cough slowly getting better, but still in my ears.
Jane
Well, we are having another such day. It is not raining yet, but promising to. The bridge and the Eastern Shore are chalky blue smudges against the paler milky sky. Not a cloud in sight, as the whole sky IS cloud!
I am having a good time just diddling and piddling around. Puttering aimlessly, getting all sorts of tiny, insignificant matters taken care of. Chip has reglued all of the leather layers on the plastic inserts for my shoes. Since these cost a handful to begin with, and the podiatrist wants $50 each pair for this repair, I am happy with the savings realized.
Happy Day, Buddies! Hope we hear from Sue soon. Isn't this the day she was due to go home?
It's very overcast here too with a chance of showers. Same through the weekend except to be more storms and rain Saturday. Yuck. I know we need rain regularly, but it would be nice if it were spaced out. I still think someone needs to lobby Mother Nature to only have rain between midnight and 6 AM. Don't you all think that would be a good idea? :D
My cleaning girl was here this morning, which always makes me feel good. John is off to bridge and I really should find something constructive to do but I'm really leaning toward curling up with a good book! Sharon
I've always thought that would be a good idea, Sharon, except I would choose eleven P.M. until five A.M.
And temperatures would always be a low of 50° and a high of 70°. And the sun would shine all day long. Way to go!
Made a visit to Clinic to have my blood pressure checked and it was sky high....so they tried 3 times which only makes it go higher. Finally they made me sit there and "relax" and tried the 4th time and it was just slightly lower....so I'm getting another med for it. Now to see if the ditzy nurse who I spoke to has bothered to call it in. I'm just relaxing and trying to "destress" so I can get it down some.
Always something!!
jane
Well I got that dreaded letter from the Women's Imaging Center. I have to go to the hospital this time for either an Ultrasound or another mammogram. This has happened to me before as i have the dense breasts, so it is no biggy, I am not eneveconcerned about it.
Well, we'll think positively about it, too, Marilyn.
Jane, I have the extremely high blood pressure problem, as well and all, and it comes as such a huge surprise to me after a lifetime of always low (not extremely low, just low) blood pressure. I am taking the maximum amount of medication possible, and it is a real worry. And hey, that is precisely what you are NOT supposed to do: worry! Being old is a constant series of attacks from a myriad directions, until you just flat out get totally confused as to what is going on. Good luck to you!
Hey, I just bumped into a brand new, to me, little bit of trivia. Today The Capital did a feature story on this year's plebes having to finish out their first year at the Academy with a grueling 14 HOUR series of extreme physical trials. One guy, who graduated from a local High School and was pretty much describing most of the stuff they had to do all day to the newspaper reporter doing the story, told how between events some of them were hurriedly tossing little packets of mustard down their throats because mustard is full of salt and would prevent muscle cramps in their legs! Woo hoo! A new thing to try! Do you think it would work with night time leg cramps? Worth trying, say I! So grab some of those little packets next time you get a chance and stash them in the drawer of your night table! First one to actually try it, report in!
MaryPage, I've heard about mustard, too. But also, I've heard of athletes drinking pickle juice to prevent leg cramps. And we all know about the potassium thing (bananas, tomatoes, etc.). A chiropractor friend said that a calcium deficiency could cause them, too, and suggested I take extra calcium (I take two 600 mg caplets/day) in the evening, if I think I might have leg cramps at night. (I get them really bad when I've been doing a lot of walking or general traveling.) Calcium and bananas did seem to help on the recent trip. Never fun in any case.
Marilyn, sorry about the retesting. Good thoughts from here, too.
jane, sorry about your BP. Mine always runs fairly high, too, and I'm on medication. I know weight loss and more exercise would help me, but....... You know how that goes (or doesn't).
Sharon, I hope you got some good reading in this afternoon.
I haven't had much to say, so haven't been writing much. I've been having a sort-of background sinus headache today, so I've decided not to go up for dinner tonight. And I'm already in my soft clothes and slippers. I have some homemade soup from the freezer (from last fall) in a pot warming on the stove, and that'll be my dinner. It feels much better already. LOL There's a bridal shower for Clare (Matt's fiancée) on Saturday. Margaret's picking me up and we'll make a day trip to the Atlanta area. I think this will be mostly friends her age, so I'll definitely be "background".
I hope we get some news about Sue soon. I haven't tried to get in touch with her, but she is on my mind.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Boo on having to go back for another mammo, Marilyn.
I've been thinking of Sue all day...think she was to go home today...the 18th?
Finally back home after having the pharmacist (a former student) called doc's office for a different drug since the first one could give me a sulfa reaction. I'm very allergic to sulfa. I took my bp here at home and it's fine...134/60. That's a huge reduction from what it was, and I haven't taken the new med yet.
I hope we can get up to the greenhouse tomorrow to see about geraniums for my hanging baskets and front landscape.
Jane
Jane, glad the BP is down. Usually they let you monitor it and keep track of it at home and show it to the dr before starting a new BP med. White coat syndrome is so common. My pressure has always been low, but has been higher lately. Not sure why. Maybe my weight gain.
Mary, the book I started was one I had already read, so I got involved with other stuff, including making an appt to get my car windshield replaced. I got a ding that caused a crack last week. I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. HOpe the soup helps. I had good luck taking SlowMag for my leg cramps, but it also caused me to have diarrhea, so I had to stop it. No problem lately though. I take 1200 iu of Calcium daily and have for years. I'm lactose intolerant + I'm on the cusp of osteoporosis.
I sent Sue an email today. I also tried her cell phone, but the voice mail is full. It did give me the option of leaving my phone # so they could page her. Don't know if that is on her phone or what. I've been worried too.
Jane, I'm sure you're ready to get your pretty geraniums hanging on your porch. The pictures I've seen of past years are always so pretty.
MP, I'll let you know if I try the mustard thing! However, I would think it would be most effective after hard exertion. Sharon
Positive thoughts to Marlyin...Jane. Every time I go in to Dr. My BP is up....says white coat syndrome.....when I get home..it's fine...so I take daily numbers to the Dr on my appt...There's been rain all around us...dry here...but cool...Hi to all Darlene
Now it seems like about every two years. (I get mamo yearly). they call me to come back for a Sona one done. Been doing it for past 15 years. It usually if when a new one reads it. I have a couple of little fibroids that show up . Little white specs. I always look at them after she takes them and see them there so know what is happening.
Tonight I had the fun of finding out what Miranda Hart has been up to. She is the British actress who plays Chummy on Call The Midwife, only she has been missing for a couple of seasons. I remember when this series started I read a piece that said she was a really huge favorite in the UK, so when it was written into the script that her character was supposed to be elsewhere for a while, I figured Miranda Hart must not have figured on Midwife lasting so many seasons, and had other contracts. Well, I just saw her in the movie SPY on HBO, and she was wonderful. The movie was a hoot: a huge spoof of the James Bond movies, but featuring our CIA. My one objection was the filthy language, but I watched it anyway because I am such a big fan of Melissa McCarthy. I did not know about Hart being in it until she popped up, but she had a Big part and was GREAT!
We had a lovely, altho cool, spring day. I enjoyed sitting on my front deck and Max wandered around the front yard before laying down under one of our apple trees.
I'm worried about Sue. I miss her daily posts. :(
Morning, Gals...
It sounds as if you had a pleasant "sit out," GinnyAnn!!
I hope our Sue can get back to us soon, too. I'm glad she has Tim right there.
It looks to be a beautiful day here...Ray is running some errands and then we'll go to the two greenhouses in town and see if I can find some geraniums.
I've been checking my blood pressure here at home and it's good. I haven't started the new med yet...want to see what it is without it. I know I have White Coat syndrome when it comes to BP. I guess I have that "old age" thing of not wanting to be overmedicated! :idiot2:
Have a good Thursday in your corner of the world!
jane
I am surprised that Sue's Tim has not posting something in here letting us know how she is.
Sue.....we need to hear from you......Darlene
Hi Gals, if Sue doesn't get in touch with someone tomorrow, I will try to contact Tim and make sure she is okay.
I just got back from a late trip to the grocery. Yuck. Before that, John and I were photographing all our valuables to itemize for our estate for the kids and also in case of fire or theft. Now I have to print them all out and put them in the lockbox.
Other than that, I haven't done a whole lot. Ginny Ann, glad you're enjoying time on the porch. Nice time of year for it.
Our weather has been dreary and drippy all day. Not a smidge of sun.
MP, glad you found where Chummy was hiding. I, too, always enjoyed her. She was so perfect for the part in The Midwives.
Have a nice evening. Sharon
I also have been going through the mammogram re-testing . I had a repeat mammogram & ultra sound on Tuesday of this week . Today in the mail I got a letter that the doctor wants another evaluation . I don't see the doctor until May 31 , long time to wait & be in the dark ! My imagination runs wild & I get all nervous .
Very understandable, Alpiner. I know it's easy for everyone to say "don't worry," and that's not easy, but I hope you can.
We did get out to the greenhouses here, and the flowers are really not very plentiful. We went on down to Cedar Rapids and got some there. The one clerk said a lot of people have had to re-buy as the first ones froze last week. I will go back to a local greenhouse for flowers for my baskets. They are 1/2 the price they wanted in CR.
So, tomorrow will be planting day here, I guess. :smiley6600:
alpiner, keep coming here to talk. We've all been there and are only to ready to listen and answer questions and just sent hugs.
My Dr. Appointment today went well. She said that in the report she got from imaging said that on both breasts up by my arm pit shows something asymmetrical so I will have a different mammogram that will squeeze much tighter, they will read it and if necessary will do an ultrasound. I am not worried about them finding anything. She told me if it was her she would be freaking out. My dr. is also afraid of needles. Who woulda thunk it. I also have to see the ENT because of the hoarsness in my throat. That is another thing that has happened before and turned out to be post nasal drip caused. However it really pays to be on the safe sideeaand rule things out.
Only 3 more sleeps untiil the big day Tomorrow is finally a free day for me so i am doing to wash my hair and do my so short nails. They are still recovering from having the acrylics for so many years., I had tham taken off about a year ago and rub iol into the nail and around the cuticles every night trying to strengthen them and get them healthy again.
I sure hope we can find out any news on Sue pretty soon.
Your Day is almost here, Marilyn! Are you enjoying the new car?
Bad night...didn't get to sleep until 1:30 with all the joints being painful, and then neighbor two doors down woke me at 5:30 am as he reved up his motorcycle and left, I assume, for work! GRRRR!
Today will be an easy one....planting the flowers we bought yesterday, and one more trip outside of town for larger pots of geraniums for my hanging baskets.
Jane
We here in Baton Rouge had a humongus(sp) storm last night----lightning, thunder, trees down , AND outages all
over. We never lost electricity but lost access to computer
and TV >:( Computer just came back on (it is 3:45P.M.).
Still no TV :( How did we ever live without all these things
before????? :'( :'( :'(
JOY
Glad you're OK! Maybe having the TV off will be peaceful.
Jane
We are due for a NorEaster tomorrow. They are saying the worst of it will be between seven A.M. and two P.M. Wish us luck!
Sharon, can you try Sue again? I am beginning to really fret over not hearing anything.
It's here. The NorEaster. Dark as can be for nine o'clock on a May morning, it is pouring buckets. I guess we are in for it for a while.
I had a lot of fun yesterday afternoon and evening. I discovered a television channel I had not previously known existed: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. It is channel number 157 here in Annapolis for Comcast. I watched the Chocolate Cookie Mystery and the Plum Pudding Mystery and the Peach Cobbler Mystery. Fun. Silly, perhaps, but no sex, no gruesome violence, and no filthy language. It was a pleasant indulgence.
I, too, hope we can hear from our Sue soon or Sharon can find a way to reach Tim.
MaryPage....yikes! Stay in and safe.
Beautiful day here...to get to 80s. We want to walk this morning, and then finish our planting of pots.
Jane
I found Tim's phone # and called. Had to leave a message and my #. I hope to hear from him sometime today. Sharon
Thanks, Sharon!!
I was sent the results of the tests I had done on Tuesday in an email . Another test , its called a stereotactic biopsy . It seems to be the same as the one I had last summer & a titanium chip was put in . At that time all that was found was fiberous tissue . I hope that is all that is found this time too .
I hope so, too, alpiner! Keep us posted, please.
Sharon, thanks for check with Sue's son. I hope you or jane hears back something soon.
Margaret picked me up this morning, and we headed to Woodstock, GA, for a wedding shower for Matt and Claire. It was a nice afternoon. Matt was there, too, and did very well for a groom in a room with his fiancée's friends. I got back home just before the dining room closed and was able to get some soup and a sandwich. The wedding is in three weeks. Nothing special planned for tomorrow.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Then the Prince lifted her up in front of him on his white horse and galloped off to the palace on the hilltop, where they lived happily ever after!
Woo hoo!
Happy, happy ever after to our beautiful blushing bride! Bring on the bubbly:
TO MARILYN and KEITH!
CONGRATULATIONS, MARILYN AND KEITH.
It's a beautiful morning here, and we've gotten a walk in through the park and by the river...calm and peaceful. It was neat to see a young couple with two small children and "Mom" was taking pictures of the kids in the park.
Lots of graduation parties the next couple of weeks. Our local high school has graduation today and another did so last Wednesday so lots of teens on the roads, racing from one
Party to another all over the county. The kids are distracted, and it's just safer to stay off the highways on the weekends!
I'm on the back porch and anticipate not moving much from here today. :thumbup:
Jane
TO MARILYN and KEITH!
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Best wishes for many more happy days ahead, Marilyn and Keith!!!
BEST WISHES TO MARILYN & KEITH!!
I hope everything went well and that you enjoyed family being there. Are you going to have a honeymoon? Anyway, enjoy your happiness.
I have not heard from Tim yet. I can't believe he hasn't returned my call unless they just don't check their land line messages.
Mary, you have a wonderful event to anticipate. I know that Matt is special to you. Is he the youngest grandson? Glad you were able to make it to the shower.
Joc and Henry are now in Minneapolis! They close on the house tomorrow and then will move in immediately. They drove up with a friend driving a moving truck for them on Thursday because they needed to sign something on Friday, so did it all at once. A big time for them with their first home, Henry's new big job, and of course little Harrison.
The sun is actually shining today. We've gotten about 2" of rain in the past few days and I'm tired of the drearies. The temps are supposed to climb up into the 80's for the rest of the week.
John left before 7:00 to go to Greenville, SC for a team tournament. His Chinese friend accompanied him. He will be back by 7ish tonight. I went on to church and SS and then stopped at the new WalMart market near church. I needed a couple things and also wanted to buy some stuff for the care center as next week is our church's turn to donate.
Since I got home and ate, I've cleaned the kitchen, run the DW and put in a load of laundry, but I think I'm ready to relax now. Have a nice day. Sharon
Just wanted to tell Marilyn and her new hubby. Congratulations and wish then happiness...Darlene
Sharon, congrats to your Joc and Henry. I hope all goes well in their new location. Matt is Margaret's oldest (Jesse is the younger brother). Matt's the third grandchild - after Sue's Alison and Paul. (I know it takes a scorecard to keep track of them. LOL) But he's the second one to marry.
Maryz
Just wait until they start to Marry and then have Children who have Children. You will never remember who is who. Or birthdays are the worse things to keep check on.
I don't have any problem with mine! I can reel off every one of my 8 children and 13 grandchildren. Also the 26 great grandchildren, though I do have to count with my fingers to figure out the year some of these were born, I remember every month and day.
Itching to hear about Marilyn's day, albeit I don't expect to real soon. Itching to hear SOMEthing of Sue.
So does Margaret just have the 2 boys, Mary? And Sue has the 1 boy and the wonderful Alison? How about your other two daughters?
Oh, Sharon! Minneapolis is so far away for you to see and enjoy little Harrison. Oh well, Facebook is so rewarding in that department. Just think how deeply folks used to yearn for their grandchildren in the old times.
Here's wishing a long and happy union for Marilyn and Keith.
Joy
Jeanne - I definitely know how that goes! No great-grands on the radar at this point.
MaryPage - the line-up is like this - with our daughters listed by age:
Sue - children Alison (33), Paul (31), Sarah (27)
Margaret - Matt (29), Jesse (27)
Kate - Andy (27)
Jean - none
It was a busy six years. In 1986-87, all three were pregnant at the same time, with Jesse in September, Andy in January, and Sarah in March. Then that was the end.
MaryZ. But when the grands start coming it seems like it is Bang, Bang for awhile. I just had 2 girls. For the Eldest she had to wait until daughter 34 before she had a boy and then twins. Her son now in 40s but not married. Not interested in doing it. The rest are Texas. 3 grandsons and now 6 Great grands there. But all over. No more now for a long time. I will not see any more.
There are a lot of duplicate photos, They were taken with a camera that is you hold down the vutton it keeps taking olictures so i just uploaded all of them.
A special thank you to Maryp;age for participatingf in the ceremony as the Matron of Honor.
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Marilyn, you looked radiant! And you and Keith make a handsome couple. Glad you could get photos with all the family, too.
Marilyn, you are very beautiful and you were a lovely, lovely bride! I was so pleased and proud to be your Matron of Honor, and really, it was no trouble at all! I didn't even have to stand in line at BWI!
What a lovely wedding, Marilyn. So happy for you both. Were the flowers from your garden? They were so pretty.
The guy came to pressure wash the house at 8:45 this morning! He's a young fire fighter who does it in his off time. He did a good job. His price was so much lower than others, we gave him extra.
I called Tim again last night, but still no word. Sharon
Marilyn....Great photos and wonderful memories to have!
Sharon....those young firefighters do good work, I think. Our cops do that kind of work in their off hours, too, and they do a great job. Thanks for trying Tim again. I've had no word, either, from Kris and I hope we all hear soon that Sue's home or in a rehab where she can connect with us all again.
Beautiful morning here, and I need to get out and walk. We're to have rain everyday for the next several, so I need to get the sandals on and be on my way. Ray's headed to the golf course.
Jane
The flowers came from the different church members gardens, everyone had a part in the wedding.
Perseverance pays off! Sue just called me. Tim was with her and I'm sure asked her to. She is in a new rehab hospital getting physical and occupational therapy. She has a compacted (maybe compressed)nerve in her back which is causing foot drop and she is having to learn to walk and handle that. She will be in the rehab hospital for 2 more weeks for sure. She is having to wear a foot brace and use a walker. She was a little confused on some of the details, but she got teary when I told her everyone was worried about her and said to tell you how much she appreciated your thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn, I told her that you had gotten married and she was so pleased to hear that and asked me to tell you that she wishes you much happiness.
I feel so much better after having talked with both her and Tim and asked Tim to have her call me occasionally with updates. I had really gotten myself into a major worry upset, so now I can relax. Sharon
Sharon - Thank you for posting the update on Sue. I've been checking in here every day, in hopes of hearing some good news about her progress. She posted often in the Library Bookshelf discussion, so we've missed her there as well. I'd like to send her a card, so if you have the address of the rehab hospital, please post it here . . . or my email is available by clicking on my name. :)
So I gather there is no computer access? Sue does not own a tablet or smart phone? Not that I took my iPad to hospital with me, but I was only in there for 2 nights, and if those had turned into weeks, I would have had Chip bring mine to me on a daily basis, as I would have gone nuts otherwise.
So good of you to persevere in your quest, Sharon, and thanks so much for sharing. I am horrified at Sue's accident having caused so very much of a long term issue for her. Did the accident cause the problem foot, or did the problem foot appear and cause the accident? The way things have turned out makes me wonder.
Sharon, thanks so much for getting word to us about Sue. I know how much I'd appreciate knowing that friends were worrying and caring. I hate that she's having so much trouble.
I had my usual busy Monday. The cards at bridge were all over the lot - had one or two 16-20 point hands, but much more in the 3-7 point range.
We due to move into summer weather this week - temperatures in the upper 80s to 90, with high humidity. Yuck! - I'll be staying in the AC a lot.
Marilyne, I'm sorry, she didn't give me the name of the hospital or the address there.
MP, she also had a fall a few days after she entered the hopital & I think that is what injured the nerve and caused the foot drop. They think she will eventually conquer it though. I guess that this is a lesson to us all to take care of ourselves and not to climb!!! Sue has a Kindle but no Ipad or smartphone. She really isn't that much into techno things. I do hope she will call occasionally and let us know how she's doing. Sharon
Sharon....thank heavens you've heard from Sue. It sounds as if she'll have a lot of rehab to get her back on track.
Jane
Shjerry thanks for the update on Sue.
Marlyin..you were a beautiful bride....loved the pictures.. Glad to hear Sue is doing ok and at rehab...I had to go to the Dr today..sick with an inner..ear infection....Dr wants me to follow up with ENT...but I'm hoping to wait until..next week...as this Friday will be going to two gdaughters graduation...Hope everyone else is doing ok...Darlene
Darlene....hope you get some relief from the inner ear infection so ypu can enjoy the graduations.
We have an appt in Dubuque today, but nothing else on the calendar. Tomorrow is the busy day, and we're supposed to have a lot of rain and storms. My three appts are here in town, but Ray has one back in Dubuque for the surgeon to check his wound.
Jane
This is my happy birthday, and also Queen Victoria's. Started celebrating days ago, though. Chip is taking me to Gambrills this blazingly sunny day. We will lunch and shop at Wegman's there, and wind up in Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream. Woo Hoo!
Have a wonderful "HAPPY" day, MaryPage. I'm glad we got to celebrate with you early.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARYPAGE!!
Well, hecky dern! I posted a while ago and now it's gone!! Darn cyber gremlins!
Anyway,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARY PAGE, AND MANY MORE!!
Not much going on here. I did 2 loads of laundry yesterday, so stripped the beds and have the sheets in now. Picked my first 3 hydrangea flowers of the year. They are so pretty and the bush is just covered with buds.
Get well, Darlene, so you can enjoy those graduations.
Jane, hope all the appts go well for you and Ray.
Mary, that's the way with bridge cards--up and down! Oh well, that's why it is a challenge.
Have a nice day everyone. Sharon
But MaryPage. You just had a birthday. I guess they just come faster for us. You have a nice one. Your plans sound good. Just hope not as hot a we are having right now. Was 90 deg yesterday but they do say rain some time today. Just enjoy the birthday and then Forget it.
Long as they keep a coming. Numbers mean nothing.
I've heard from Kris, Sue's DIL, and have an address. I don't want to put it here, so I've sent an email with it to our regulars here for whom I have emails.
If someone else wants it, please email me, and I'll get it to you. Her DIL thought Sue would love to get cards.
Jane
Thanks, jane!
Happy Birthday. MARY PAGE.."Darlene
Jane. Good that a address out to us. Goodness. That fall was a lot worse than I thought it would be. Going to take awhile. Sure taught me to not be doing a few things I thought I could still do. She will most probably be moved again so good idea to send to Son's address
On sue s address....is it just Opelika..then 36801? Darlene
Darlene, the state is Alabama.
I'll send the whole thing again.
Ok. Thanks Jane
Ok...got her add correct...will mail her a card tomorrow...thanks Jane. Darlene
I'm sort of wondering if anyone is getting Sue's mail that goes to her home, because I sent a get well card there a couple of weeks ago.
Before Bob died, he instructed me very seriously, and made me give him my solemn promise that I would NEVER climb a ladder, step ladder, chair or stool on my own. He asked that I not do this at all, but that if I felt I absolutely had to, I must have someone right there with me. So I promised. His idea was that he had known so very many old folks, both men and women, fall and never really recover. I have, too; and so I am extra fussily careful about this, and Bob has been dead over 10 years now, and I have kept my promise. You just really pay too high a price when you sustain falls at my age! Old bones, muscles and nerves cannot take the same thing young people bounce right back from. So if you are 75 or older, think twice before you step UP on something!
THANK YOU so very much for all of the lovely birthday greetings. I have had a wonderful 2 days of birthday celebration, and look forward to the rest of the week doing the same. MaryZ, I don't know how you figured it, but your card arrived right smack on the day today!
MaryPage....I think Kris said they had her mail stopped...which I assume means they're having it held at the PO and she or Tim picks it up and gets it to Sue.
Jane
MaryPage, My daughter in Law Sarah's Birthday was Friday the 20th and Keith's is today. the 24th , Our wedding was in the middle the 22tnd.
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We went to Safeway earlier and bought a 2 nice steaks that I broiled tgo perfection for his birthday dinner. He also had mashed potatoes and gravy with a side salad and Cake leftover from Sunday and ice cream as well. I had steak and salad, with cake for desert. I should be eating cake as my Dr said Said i was eating too m any carbs. My A1C was 5.7 and Blood Glucose was 110, she said TOO MANY CARBS!!!
Marilyn. Does seem that you bake a lot of cakes and bread. (2 of my weaknesses). Did you have lots of wedding cake left. I take it you put some in the freezer for 1st anniversary And also suppose to save some for birth of first baby. I think you can eat that piece now..
Marilyn...your doc probably wants your A1c below the 5.7? I think that's the "normal" standard now. Is she having you test yourself or just wants you to work on diet?
Busy day here...doc appt at 10:00, dreaded dentist appt for 6 month cleaning and check at 1:00, and then a massage at 3:00. I need that with all this joint and muscle aches with this goofy weather pressure changes we're having.
Jane
This is Blue Angels Day here on the bay. I can see them from my home, but not their entire detailed show. That centers on the Naval Academy right where it borders Annapolis Harbor, but of course, because it is up there in the sky and because they are jets zooming across those broad blue skies at incredible speeds, they have a very wide range for their act. I should say acts, because if you have seen a Blue Angels performance, you know that they come in all six in tight and unbelievable formation, and then two of them split off. We never know from which direction of the compass they will choose to enter the space above us and start showing off. Thousands of boats, little dinghies to grand yachts, fill up the harbor and the mouth of the Severn River where it empties into the Chesapeake Bay, for this is the very best place from which to view the entire circumference of their aerial gymnastics. From my deck/balcony I can see watercraft pouring in from every direction. I can also see heaps of my neighbors sitting out in yard chairs down at our beach or on the green, green grass next to the heap of rocks down there; from there you can see just about everything.
First I HEAR them, and if you have never heard them, I must tell you the noise is deafening. And I can see them from my front, kitchen deck/balcony, but only because they have to fly that far and further in order to circle around and back to the focus of their audience. I see more from the back deck which faces the water and the humongous fleet of boats anchored out there to catch the Blue Angels. I see a lot of their maneuvers in the sky from there, but most definitely not the whole show. After the six come in together, four of the planes stay together and perform marvelous tricks; but two take off on their own, sometimes doing 2 plane tricks and, more often, totally on their own and doing simply unbelievable stuff. They perform for about an hour, and then all of a sudden they are tight together again in their six plane formation and heading way, way off into the distance. And they are gone. And a huge silence is left behind. Then everyone emits a collective sigh, and the little to large boats gather themselves and toot all manner of horns by way of clapping and turn around, many saying goodbyes to their neighbor boats, and take off in the direction from which they came. Until another year. Until another Naval Academy graduation week.
Jane my fasting glucose was 110 along with that A1C reading. She isn't having me test myself, however, my cholesterol up a bit not much but it was the LDL that was up some from the last time a year ago. also the Triglycerides. sp.
Today I see the ENT to see if my hoarseness is anything to be concerned about.
Hi Gals, it is another beautiful, sunny day here in SC and I can hear the landscapers' mowers headed down the street. So nice to have the lawn as part of the HOA. Of course we take care of the flowers and the garden we put on the hill in the back.
Jane, hope you get through your dental visit without too much stress. I know you hate them. I really don't mind them unless they are doing surgery. The massage should smooth out all the ruffled feathers. I could sure use one too.
Marilyn, too bad about the glucose levels, but at least you have the warning and can remedy it. I love carbs too. My cholesterol levels are always awful but not much to be done about them. Wish Keith a happy birthday for us.
Thanks, Jane, for the address. I haven't been to my email yet, but will be glad to get it.
Molly, you've been absent for a while. I hope the Egyptair crash didn't have any impact on Mohamed or his family & friends.
I wish Diane could find some time to post what is going on with them. It can't be good.
No plans for today. Hope you all have good days. Sharon
I've been to the Clinic, and ARNP agrees I don't need the second BP meds and I domhave white coat syndrome. She checked it when Imleft and BP was down as was pulse...from 109 when I got there to the mid 80s. I also had a bloodshot eye this morning that she looked at and had one of the docs look at...both think just a spontaneous rupture from rubbiing it or whatever. I'm to use moisturing drops for a few days, and I'll see her again in early July for my annual "wellness visit."
Now to try to calm down and get ready for the dentist visit.
Ray saw my surgeon about the wound on the back of his leg....now in a "flexible cast" and has to go back each week and they'll change it, so he doesn't have to do the daily dressing change. Doc said it'd be a long summer for Ray. I'm glad we had no plans and have canceled the NYC trip we'd signed up for for early Sept.
I mailed a card to Sue this morning. I hope the cards cheer her up.
I've been out on the kitchen deck watering blue pots full of geraniums and the yellow hibiscus, so have missed the activity out on the bay. Wednesday is for watering plants. So turning my attentions to the bayside balcony, I see hundreds of boats already anchored in their favorite spots, while hundreds more are pouring in from the north, the south, and across bay waters to the east. My goodness, it is not yet twelve thirty and the show will not start until two. They will have "Fat Albert," a WWII cargo plane, and some others do some show opening type antics for a while now, but then all will shut down and the quiet will come. In the meantime, everyone will have been eating great food catered by the ladies aboard, while the men work the bottle openers and call back and forth to the other boats. They love to ask everyone where they're from, sometimes discovering neighbors and sometimes making new friends from Delaware to the north or Virginia to the south. Everyone checks their watches, and instinctively that quiet descends and all eyes scan the skies. Which way will they come this year? I always bet on the southwest. Roar, wham, bang! They're here!
But at this point, they aren't. MaryZ, I WISH you could see the literally thousands of boats pouring in here! It is a dazzlingly sunshiny day. I hope Alison & Joe played hookey for the afternoon.
Our school system gave up decades ago. They had been faced with no students after noon on Blue Angel Wednesday every year. Both public and private schools finally gave up and gave everyone the half day. No fair for teachers to have to stick around in near-empty classrooms. So all Annapolis celebrates this day, including parents and kinfolk in town for the commissioning of over a thousand navy midshipmen. We are full to the brim, and as I glance out towards the bay I can see the foamy wakes of hundreds of little boats speeding to find their place in the crowded waters. Wish you were here!
MaryPage, we've seen the Blue Angels perform several times, including a last-one-of-the-season in Pensacola, and twice here in Chattanooga. The second time was in 2005 when we got to see the rehearsal. We were buying my car, and the dealership was near the airport. We were in the flight patterns for their test runs, and everybody just hung out in the parking lot of the dealership watching. Fun, but not as great as seeing them over Annapolis. Always a treat!
jane, I know you're glad to get the dreaded dental visit over for another six months. Sorry Ray has had such a problem from last winter's accident.
Sharon, I know you're glad to have the humdrum yard work taken care of, and you get to do only the fun stuff. LOL
Marilyn, I know you'll keep good track of your lab numbers and see that they stay where you want them.
Nothing much going on around here. I'm meeting some friends for dinner at our favorite Chinese restaurant tonight - nothing much else going on. Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
SHARON - Many thanks for thinking of me. In response to your question RE the plane accident with the Egyptian passengers, NONE of the them were related to Mohamed -NO family, friends or colleagues.
He and I have talked daily - often several times! - about the horrible experiences and I have tried each time to encourage him with prayers and positive thoughts for HIS current responsibilities and University end-of-semester duties. He has been do sad about the loss of the people on the flight, while at the same time absolutely exhausted by the number of final papers (several hundred!) he has to grade. We pray together on the phone and I stay in touch with him online also.
David will be coming to stay overnight with me in a few hours. He's been up this way to help his Mother-in-law transfer her household things after she recently sold her house and it's been a huge chore. She's moving in with her eldest daughter and family in Charlotte, NC and that's only a few miles where I live in Concord, NC. David is also preparing for his transfer to Korea in early June for one year, so tonight will be a good chance for us to catch up on family news. Thanks to all good friends here for keeping David (also known as CHAPS ;) in prayers!
Hi Gals, I have never seen the Blue Angels other than on TV, but I'm sure they are breathtaking. Brian's base had an air show last weekend with the Thunderbirds and posted a video of them. So awesome, both of them.
I'm back from the grocery and then Frances called for me to come over. Her daughter is visiting but also helping a cousin with decorating so was gone and she wanted company.
Lynne Lampman posted & tagged me on FB that she had a nerve ablation done today and was pain free in that hip for the first time since 1979! I do hope they can do that for me, but my pain is in a different place, so don't know. Anyway, sure glad to hear from someone who had had it done.
Molly, glad all is reasonably well with Mohammed. I hope he is able to get through all the test grading quickly. That was something I never minded as a teacher but then I didn't have 100's of students. Enjoy spending some time with your son. I know you probably dread his being gone for a year, but with Skype, it will go fast. Did you find out anything about your head pains yet? Take care of yourself.
Jane, glad that you don't need another med and that the dr. realizes it is unnecessary. Hope your massage was good.
Mary, hope you had fun with your friends at dinner.
I got some get well cards at the grocery, so will get one in the mail tomorrow to our Sue.
Hi to Ginny Ann, Darlene, Joy, Jeanne, Marilyn, and anyone else I've missed. Have a good Memorial Day weekend. Put my flags out yesterday. Sharon
We had some strong storms come through at 5:00 am. There were large tree limbs and split trees here along our street and lots of smaller limbs when we left for Iowa City to meet our Tx friends. The day was beautiful...mid 80s but some good ol' Iowa humidity, too.
More storms predicted for tonight and maybe heavy rain.
We're looking forward to a restful and quiet long weekend here at home.
jane
SHARON - Many thanks for thinking about our Family. It was a treat for me to have David spend an overnight here last night. We had a good conversation and talked a lot about his preparation for his transfer to Korea. His family is prepared for his departure and hopefully will visit with him later on in the year after he settles in a bit. We all have access to SKYPE, so we'll be able to stay in touch with David. It was great to have him here (even if he ate my ice cream!!!) and he seemed really positive about the family's plans while he is away.
Mohamed has been busy grading several hundred final exams for his numerous students. We talk almost each day - some times several times, especially if he cannot sleep well. His time is 8 hours ahead of ours. He is also trying to reach the Travel Lady who has helped him with his international travel schedule for many years, so he can confirm his travel dates.
Thanks also for thinking about my continued head pains. I had an appointment with my Family Doctor earlier today, but he was NOT able to recommend anything that we had not already discussed. I'm just trying to take it easy, sleep as well as possible (thanks goodness) and move along with life.
Hope you're getting ready for a good weekend!
Molly, bummer on nothing new to help your head. Have you been to a neurologist?
Glad you had a nice visit with David.
I just got back from the pain dr. He gave me about 18 injections in my back--not fun! I'm not sure of the outcome yet. Will have to see after I am up and on my feet a bit.
Gorgeous day here. Hope you all have a nice Memorial Day weekend. My daughter sent me an email of pics from the cemetery where my folks are. She had stopped by and put some flowers at the mausaleum. Wish I were nearer and able to do it myself. Sharon
Just got our internet back today...storms last night and no broadband! Rains are starting again with thunder and it's to continue tomorrow. I hope the severe weather they're predicting for midwest misses us. TX and KS are again being hit hard...and now SE looks to be in way of a tropical depression/storm.
We're staying in town tonight for supper out, and that's fine with me. I burst a blood vessel in my right eye and it looks like an olive in a glass of tomato juice! It's slowly getting better, but still not nice to look at. ::).
Quiet weekend planned here.
Have a safe one, EveryBuddie.
Jane
Sharon - Thanks for your suggestion of an appointment with a Neurologist. Yes, I have a great one and have stayed in touch with him ever since we relocated to Concord, NC. He never rushes my appointments and seems to have all the time inn the World to talk and LISTEN when I pot questions. He has always made excellent suggestions for me. However, RE the current challenges, he and I have talked through many ideas and his medical suggestions, but NONE of them appeal to me. The headaches are regular, but NOT so intense that I cannot bear them. And I have NEVER been one to load up on meds. I have learned that mornings are NOT good times for me, so plan my days out (appointments, etc) after lunch. That seems to work best for me. And when the Lawn crew is here and make a lot of noise, I distance myself from the side of the house/yard where they are working. And right now, I am much more focused on David's preparations for his transfer to Korea on June 6th AND all the turmoil Mohamed has had to deal with in Egypt. Thanks again for thinking of me!
I am not clever with photos; can anyone advise me as to how to get my picture back in here? It has been gone ever since we crashed and started anew. Thanks!
Did I post anything about the car accident? Ray and I were heading to my bone density appointment when we were hit from behind. We were stopped because a car was making a left hand turn. A young woman wasn't paying enough attention and rear ended us. Ray was okay but I had neck and back pain from it. So, I have been busy going to the chiropractor. Life seems to love throwing us curveballs.
I sure hope Sue is doing better and is okay. Does she have access to a phone ? Sharon I sympathize with you in dealing with back pain.
Love and hugs to all the Bosom Buddies.
MaryPage, if you'll send me that great photo you used for your profile before the great crash, or another one if you prefer, I'll get it posted. :boots:
Ginny Ann, it's amazing how much a small accident can hurt. I hope you're over the aches and pains quickly. And get the other stuff settled with repairs and insurance quickly, too.
I played bridge most of yesterday. I got back to duplicate with a gal from the Monday group. She's not a great player, but then I guess I'm certainly not either. I hope we can play together, but at least I'm back, and maybe I'll find another partner I'm more comfortable with sometime. Then last night, I played with a foursome here at The Terrace. Two of the usual gals (ages 79 and 93) plus another gal (in her 90s also) who is wheelchair-bound and usually in pain. We played in the latter's apartment. She's an avid and very good player. It was a fun evening. And even more unusual when I was the most "agile" of the players. It's certainly not often that THAT happens. LOL
I plan to have a very quiet weekend. I hope all the Buddies have a good holiday time. I know we'll all be celebrating our servicemen and women, present and past.
GinnyAnn...hope the aches and pains subside soon.
Maryz....nice to find some bridge players. I haven't played for 3 weeks, so hope I can get back to it this Wed.
Our internet was down for most of yesterday. It cam back on about 4:00. Phone company was supposed to call when it cam back....no call yet....guess that's not working too good, either! ;D
We have a quiet weekend planned, too. Too many graduation parties going on and kids racing from one to another....and too many parents who permit beer at these things. Monday we are having friends up for supper.....grilling smoked Iowa chops, asparagus, baked beans, and ice cream for dessert. They're bringing an appetizer and the beans. So...easy peasy!
I think today we'll walk and the maybe tackle defrosting the chest freezer in the garage and I'll get to the fridge and it's freezer today or tomorrow. I have nothing to watch on TV since the hockey playoffs are over and the finals don't start until Monday. :thumbup:
Have a safe weekend!
Jane
jane, I love the sound of your get-together. But, please, what are "Iowa chops"? That's a new term to me.
Oh, Ginny Ann! You have had just one horrible thing after another, and how we all yearn for days consisting of serene meadows full of lovely flowers to meander through. I know I do! I find myself lamenting very much all that you have had to deal with. Not Fair, say I! Lots of love & hugs being sent your way, with a bazillion hopes that they will somewhat soothe your spirit.
Thank you, Jeanne Lee. I could not find the photo I used before, so I sent you 4 by email. Choose whichever fits the space you are allowed, with my utmost thanks and my apologies for my incompetence.
Ginny, I add my sympathy to that of the others on your accident. A rear-ender can cause a lot of pain. I've only had one and managed to pull over and only caught it on the back right bumper. I had some neck problems later but don't know if they were related. I hope the chiropractor can ease out all your kinks. Sue has a cell phone but keeps it turned off. She may call me back this weekend to update me on her condition. I put a card in the mail today but she won't get it till Tuesday.
Jane, curses on losing your hi-fi connection. I hope the new storms don't knock it out again. The horrible tornados, etc in KS looked awful. Pray you don't get any of those. The cookout sounds wonderful. Enjoy!
Our weather guy says the tropical storm/hurricane will impact Charleston but probably not have much residual affect on us. Originally, he thought it would, but now, it looks like it is heading NE after Charleston.
As far as I can tell, the procedure yesterday didn't help at all. I walked about a half block with Bunny and had a rough time making it home. I'm supposed to go back July 1 for another treatment. Don't know if I'll go or not. He gave me 18 (!!!) injections in my back. Some were just to numb the area, but believe me, they hurt.
Mary, I'm glad you've been having some good bridge and found a duplicate partner. The games John plays in have a partner's table or the director who will look for a suitable partner for those without one. He's had some good luck, but he plays with several different partners.
We have no plans for the weekend other than church tomorrow and bridge for John on Monday. The traffic was horrendous to and from the doctors yesterday, so I'm happy to stay off the roads.
Mary Page, glad you're going to have your picture back up.
Darlene, enjoy the graduations.
Hi to all. Sharon
Maryz....
They're a favorite here...and we like the smoked kind so they really only need to be heated well on a grill
http://foodandswine.com/2014/05/12/perfect-iowa-chops-giveaway/
Walk is finished....now on to the freezer after some salad for lunch. Lots of dark clouds while we walked, but looking sunny now and warming up.
Thanks, jane - so an "Iowa chop" is pork. I have a friend from Detroit and New York state and any steak type meat is a "chop". In the South, I've not heard "chop" used by itself, and I can only remember hearing the terms "pork chop" or "lamb chop", never with beef. Regional speech is always interesting. It's a shame we're losing so much of it.
I have a new (old) picture up! Woo hoo!
Thank you, Jeanne Lee!
This was taken out on my back deck one day last winter. You can see a good deal of the Chesapeake Bay behind me, but not all of it that you can see from my back deck; not by any means all of it.
freckles and I walked in the Memorial Day parade withn the Furry friend organization today in honor of the War Dogs and thier Handlers.
I had the 2nd Mammogram and and Ultra sound yesterday it's all good. Everything is clear. Just Dense.
Just what we were hoping for!
Hooray, Marilyn - that's great news!
MaryPage, that's a good picture. I like the one of you that the two of us are in. I cropped it down to just me to use here. Jeanne Lee was good enough to put mine up, too.
I remember we spoke in unison to tell our daughters to take only our upper halves! You have your back to our marina basin in that picture, and yes, it is a good one of you.
Home from graduations...had a great time ...the covent church was beautiful where one of the graduations was...rest a few days then going to the coast with kids....weather permitting...my flag is up...Happy Memorial Day..Darlene
Mary...."chops" here are always pork...and most people say "pork chops" or "butterfly chops" or "rib chops"...depending on the cut....and can be either fresh pork or smoked. I've never heard beef referred to as "chops" here either. Iowa is a huge pork producing state, so maybe we're biased toward pork.
Marilyn....good news and a big relief for you.
Darlene....glad graduation was good. Where on the coast are you headed? Enjoy.
MaryPage....good to see your photo and Mary's too.
Storms off and on today. We did get the chest freezer defrosted. Tomorrow I'll do the fridge. After church Ray picked up a steak for us to split as this was the Amer. Legion steak fry night. I don't eat much beef anymore, but a little bit as tasty and half a baked potato was just right.
Jane
Jane.
You sent me the name and a address for Sue the other day. Thought I had put it in a file but can't find it. When you have time,could you send it again.
Thanks
On its way to you, Jeanne.
Jane
The NEW photos recently posted are great! Sure wish I had one to update. I haven't had a photo taken in many years.
Enjoyed a recent visit with my son (in fact he came twice this month) and is now preparing for his transfer to Korea for at least one year and possibly two.
Mohamed arrives in the USA in mid-June for a brief visit between his University semesters.
I'm checking out recommendations for an appointment with a Chiropractor as the intense pain in my back has not reduced at all - in fact it ha become more uncomfortable, especially when I try to walk too far. Even a 60 step trip to the mailbox causes a lot of pain.
Hope all Friends have a great Holiday weekend!
Molly....so good David could visit a bit before he goes to Korea.
Beautiful day here and we did get a walk in. The cemetery looks so well-kept...they've obviously mowed and lots of flowers there. That's where tomorrow's Memorial Day program will be, if no rain. If rain, it moves into the Middle School gym.
Have a Blessed Sunday.
Nice new pictures, MaryZ and Mary Page.
Sounds like everyone is having a relaxed weekend.
We're back from church and I have put a load of towels in the washer. I got steak for Memorial Day and think I may fix it today rather than tomorrow.
Molly, so sorry you're suffering back pain as well. I hope the chiropractor can help you. Great that Mohamed is coming soon.
Sharon
Molly. I am sure that some of your friends are using a IPhone or any with a camera. Ipad also. Just ask them to take a quick photo. Then send it to your E-M and then send to one of the people that will put it on S and F for you. Only take 10 min. I can't use a camera at all but easy on my IPad.
I hope you are all enjoying some nice Memorial Day pursuits. John is off to bridge, so it is quiet here. I may make potato salad and grill some chicken breasts for dinner. We had our steaks last night.
I was awake till after 3 AM again last night, so slept in till 10:30. I upped my tremor meds last night. Don't know if that is what caused it or not. I was following dr's orders.
It is bright and sunny out right now but felt some very fine sprinkles when I was out looking at my flowers. My hydrangeas are gorgeous!! If I can, I will take some pictures and email them. No word from Sue. Sharon
I imagine that Sue is taking all kinds of drugs and not much in the mood for writing, Talking or even having visitors. Soon we all hope that she improves and we hear from her. They will have her walking and exercising. Lots of sleeping which is good. I sent her a card yesterday. Bet she has lots of these to catch up on.
Lovely here after pouring rain during the Memorial Day service at the cemetery! Just waiting now for friends to arrive for our BBQ...just the 4 of us so easy.
Sharon....will you please email me what you take for the tremors? Ray has essential tremor too, and some days are worse than others for him.
Jane
Because we didn't have bridge today (the Civic Center was closed for the holiday), I finally got to go on one of the Mystery Rides. The Terrace bus takes these tours every other Monday. The driver has a plan for an hour's outing and the passengers have no idea where he's going to take us. I had a pretty good idea today, and I was right. He drove us to the National Cemetery. The ceremonies were held this morning, so he was able to drive all around the large area. It was a beautiful day and the lines of white stones, each with a small American flag were so moving. He even managed to find the section where the husband of one our passengers was buried. It made for a special time on a special day.
Mary, what a nice mystery trip! Very appropriate. Too bad bridge conflicts most Mondays.
Jane, great that the rain cleared off for your barbeque.
I haven't done too much--went through donations to list them and have them ready for the Kidney Foundation to pick up Friday. I hope John will go through his stuff and give me some more for the donation. The KF sends out a card with a pick-up date every couple of months, and all you have to do is put it at the curb with their yellow card & they put a receipt in the mailbox.
Then I organized pills and then cut some hydrangeas for a bouquet on my bar counter. I'll probably go to Ms Frances' in a few minutes. I think her daughter has left now.
Not much activity in here. Sharon
This afternoon I will; be taking Freckles to a Furry friend Member about 30 miles away to be taken care of until I get back from Sunriver. There she will get to play with her friend Jack who is a Jack Russell terrier.
We will be leaving tomorrow morning for Sunriver and we are taking my Subaru this year. It looks like I will be doing the driving for this trip too. Keith says he gets confused about the solid and dotted lines on the roads. I have no idea why he would be confused they haven't changed although he insists that they have. He has always driven in all the past trips, this "problem" seemed to start last Chrtistmas when we took my car to California.
Then one week after we return from sun river we will be going up the coast for the weekend to a place called Neskowin Or. Keith's folks had a cabin there win he and Sandee were kids and Sandee wants up to go there. For that trip I will be taking Freckles along. We plan to visit the Tillamook Cheese factory while we are there. and go check out the cabin.
Have a great trip, Marilyn. And going to Oregon, too. Tillamook Cheese is very good - we enjoyed our visit there. I'd be concerned about Keith's confusion about the road markings. Obviously he's lost confidence in his driving on the highway. Glad you can take over the driving, and he's willing to acknowledge that.
Swimming and coffee this morning. It's been really hot (@ 90+), but we've having a light shower right now. And I have heard some thunder, too. I hope it rains the rest of the day - we really need it.
I think he just uses that excuse not to drive my car. He drives his car just fine. I'm not too concerned about it, I'll just do the driving. LOL
Enjoy Sunriver, Marilyn, and safe traveling.
Darlene...I think you're far enough south to have avoided the flooding? Did you go to SPI or Port Aransus area?
Joy....are you getting all the rain in N. TExas? I saw horrible flooding again in Dallas, Houston, and Austin.
Cards were great yesterday! I don't think I've ever had such good hands...was high scorer at 3560 for 3 rounds of 6 hands each. I'll probably be "you were here...here's a .25 for your misery" which is what the lowest gets ay our games. :thumbup:
Beautiful day here today. Ray has appt at Hearing Aid place in CR....I think this is a "check of his hearing" to try and sell him a new aid. He forgets to wear the expensive one he has...not going to pay out another $4000 for ONE new one.
Have a good Thurs., Buddies!
Jane
Hi Gals, I never did post anything yesterday. Just nothing of note going on other than my cleaning lady being here. Today I heard from Lori. She got all moved in to her new loft condo and is all excited but exhausted. Melanie went up to help her some but had to get back after 24 hours. I'm heading to the grocery shortly.
Marilyn, I hope you have a wonderful vacation both in Sun River and to Neskowin. Drive safely. I hope the weather cooperates.
Jane, wonderful that your cards were so good. That's what keeps us coming back, I guess. I was thinking the other day about the cost of hearing aids. The cost is not just for the aid itself, but also for all the appointments, tests, batteries included in each sale. I really think all of it ought to be picked up by Medicare. It is definitely a health issue. I don't blame you for grumbling at Ray if he doesn't wear the expensive one. Maybe it makes the sound uneven for him. Mine are the same on both ears.
Mary, I'm surprised you haven't been getting a lot of rain. Charlotte has gotten it for the past 3 days off and on but it skipped around us.
Darlene, I've been thinking about you and the floods too. Awful!
Has anyone watched the new Roots on the History channel? It is good, but very intense. I still remember liking the other one better though.
Well, guess I better get moving. Sharon
Jane. Trip to the coast was cancelled due to flooding...will try to reschedule...we are expecting more rain tonite....did get my walk in this morn...I mailed Sue a card to the add u posted...hope she's doing better...when it's rainy I like to cook...so that's my plan for today...Darlene
We're still getting showers off and on - sunshine in between. It rained off and on all night, but we got only about 0.2". My impatiens are looking okay, though. Nothing much going on today. Exercise class here, then lunch out with the swimmers. I'll play some bridge here after supper. I'll have to start thinking about what I'm going to wear to the rehearsal dinner and the wedding.
Sorry you missed out on the beach, Darlene. At least you're not too far away to reschedule. What beach do you go to?
I was suppose to go to Texas this coming weekend but I have cancelled the trip. Daughter finely got back into the house on Saturday. Couldn't from Wednesday. No water got into hers but all the roads were closed. Now saying more rain. Soon after this it will be so hot it Texas. Not the place for me.
Although Illinois at the moment also hot. Spent 3 hours this morning out side. SIL come to town and cut all the Evergreen bushes. We get them bag and ready for man to pick up Tuesday. Got was landscaping I am going to do , done. Just have to wash down patio and put out furniture. He went home and I came in. Turned A/C on and will stay in until 6pm and then go to library. Need something good to ready. Last 3 I didn't care for. I had the first season of "The River" just put it on but didn't really care for it so will return both seasons.
Wish I had the History Channel. I really enjoyed the first "Roots" but the next one will be good. Sure it will come out one DVD soon.
Yes Jeanne...I dread the hot days after all this rain...we were going to Aransas Pass....one of my sons and family have been there a week and my daughter and I was supposed to join them....but not this time...Hi to all Darlene
Texas is sure being hit hard. Very wise to postpone trips, Darlene and Jeanne.
Beautiful day here, and we will also need to walk before it heats up. Ray used to be able to take the heat without a problem, but he now is affected as much as I've been. So, we plan accordingly and do what we can while we can.
I need to check on my paint supply for some indoor touch ups. He's been doing some outside stuff...bird bath and some some of th lattice work we have around the foundation by the back porch. Rain is 50% for tomorrow, but weather forecasters have been so off lately for us. Rains seem to split and go north and/or south of us.
Have a lovely Friday in your part of the world.
Jane
Very misty out on the water. Cannot see the Bay Bridge or the Eastern Shore. Grey, gloomy day all around, all around. Bummer!
But that lovely sphere of sunshine out on my kitchen deck is blooming its shiny yellow head off: my hibiscus. Makes me happy in my tummy. I find myself drawn to it on these darkish days.
My very youngest (of 13) granddaughter turned twenty-nine (29) today! I have reached that great stage of age where I am amazed when I wake up each morning. But it is even more amazing to contemplate little Deborah an all grown up woman with children of her own. Perhaps even worse to think of her daddy, my Ivory Soap perfect beauty of a babe, Christopher, as a granddaddy.
Yesterday, son Rob came over, over being from Columbia to Annapolis. He got back from another one of his frequent adventure tours last week, and came to show me films and treat me to a (belated) birthday lunch. I had fish tacos to die for, and lemonade and Irish Cream Brulee while looking out on the marina. Rob's latest venture was a very long going down the Colorado River. They ran hundreds of rapids and camped out every night. He confesses to having gone SIXTEEN DAYS without a shower or bath. Me, I have never been a camper type person, and I shudder! Rob, my eldest, will be 70 in September, and admits that he has to hurry up and get his Bucket List of adventures completed, as he is beginning to feel the pain(s) Big Time! Oh well; it comes to us all! My active days are behind me forever, but hey, I'm available for lunch! You buying?
Mary Page, have to chuckle at your last statements. I'm past the adventure age too, but I also am available for lunch or dinner!! Your son has certainly stretched his adventure days out. Hope he doesn't push it so far that he gets hurt.
My yellow hibiscus are pretty too, but not as prolific as I would like. I took some pictures of my flowers while ago and will try to send an email of them eventually.
I visited the vampires this AM. It took them 3 sticks!! What a pain--literally!
Jane, you always seem to have a project going! I can't take the heat either although John seems to do well enough in it.
I too am glad that Darlene & Jeanne have canceled their TX trips. Not the time for it.
Not much else going on here. I wish Sue would call again, but she hasn't. Where is everybody? I know Marilyn is on vacation, but wish the rest of you would check in. Sharon
MaryPage, "my Ivory Soap perfect beauty of a babe, Christopher" - do you mean he floated? :2funny:
No, Jeanne Lee, but what a funny thought it created for you!
Back in the days of long, long ago, when almost every married woman on the planet read Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, or McCall's, and in my case, all three, the advertising in them was geared to women. Great ads, too. Does anyone besides me remember the series of mother/daughter covers that The Ladies Home Journal ran? They would always be dressed alike, almost always blond. They might be ice skating or making cookies, or who knows what! Totally charming. There were also, for years, full page ads for sterling silver patterns. Each month they would feature a different pattern, and at my boarding school the girls would tape their own choice up on their bedroom wall. Actually, that is how we came to know all, or most, of the patterns and sometimes how we came to choose our final one.
Well, in those days, IVORY Soap had full page ads of IVORY SOAP BABIES. They called it: "That Ivory Look!" Almost always blond and blue eyed with pink cheeks, and roughly anywhere from just sitting up age to a year. They were perfection. I had two such babies of my own: Christopher and Rebecca. Chip came close, but he would not have made the cut. None of the others came anywhere near. Not that I did not find them perfection anyway, for I did. But an Ivory Soap Baby WAS perfection!
You can Google "vintage silver pattern ads" and see what I am talking about. Girls in their teens loved the engaged couples kissing ones, and those are the ones most likely cut out and taped on our walls. But basically, we cut out and announced and identified with our chosen patterns. Mine was Fairfax by Gorham, and I truly did love it, but as a practical matter, there was also some in my family owned by an unmarried aunt that I was due to, and eventually did, inherit. My daughter Debi chose the same pattern, and now she has all of mine. Silver is no longer of any importance to me, and I HATE to polish it!
MaryPage - I can't believe it - Fairfax was the pattern I had chosen. However, we eloped and didn't get any of the good wedding presents, so I never had more than 2-3 pieces. I think I wound up giving it to one of our girls years ago. We really are kindred spirits. Everybody I knew was choosing the more ornate patterns. LOL
We are indeed kindred spirits. And all of my kin would like all of your kin, just as Becky and your family got along so well. Of course, there are always a few, well, you probably have a couple of those, too, so we'll just skip over them; you know what I mean.
I wound up with service for eight in the old fashioned 6 piece place settings, plus enough dinner forks and knives to feed 12. Never did complete it to 12 full 6 piece place settings. And I think I threw out, entirely by mistake, an individual butter knife once. So I was minus that. I had all of the serving and extra pieces, but someone stole (and I knew who, but mercifully have now forgotten) my sugar tongs. Debi got some of her silver as wedding gifts, so I think she has quite a lot now that she has mine as well. Most of mine was initialed, while hers is not. Most of my granddaughters have not bothered with having silver at all! SO practical not to, and there are lovely patterns of stainless steel, which never needs polishing AND can go through the dishwasher!
I inherited my mother's flatware (Lady Diana by Towle), which included all pieces - even grapefruit spoons and oyster forks. We used it for holiday meals, but otherwise it stayed in the silver chest. One of the girls took it (don't know which one) when I left the house. Definitely a time gone by.
Jane: No, Baton Rouge has been spared the terrible storms
that Texas has had, but------------Last week-end my son and lady friend came and drove in POURING RAIN all the way from TX to BR. It only slowed down when he reached the Louisiana line. She has a consignment shop in Conroe and the waters had come into her place of business so they
were late getting here. My son lives in Conroe, TX about 45
miles above Houston.
Joy
Glad you're safe, Joy, and your son as well. Floods are scary.
Talking about silver patterns, I can't remember the pattern I had picked out, but I was given a set of Community silverplate by my aunt which was the same pattern as my mother's and my brother's. So when my mother passed, I divided hers between my sil and me so that we had more complete sets. However, I only use it very occasionally since, as MP said, it needs to be handwashed. Most of my other silver pieces, I have wrapped in flannel and stored in the bottom of my china cabinet. I don't use it and don't feel like keeping it polished all the time. My kids did not choose silver and the few silver pieces they received as wedding gifts they seldom, if ever use.
I talked to Melanie for a while this AM and she filled me in on Lori's new condo which she thought was going to be great for her.
It is hot and humid here. Feels like August. I'm staying in. Have a nice weekend, gals. Sharon
It's supposed to rain here this afternoon and all day tomorrow. I hope so - we really need it. Not a great day - I'm going to a funeral this afternoon. The 50+ year old son of one of our swimmers lost his 6-year battle with cancer last week. The visitation and service are this afternoon. He in no more pain, but it's a sad time.
Oh Sharon, that is so very typical of the change in times! Back when I was a bride, you were an Old Maid if not married by around age 23, and you HAD to have a silver pattern! I mean, it was almost more important than the husband or the ring! And a china pattern. Scheesch!
It was traditional for the parents of the bride to give them a silver service (coffeepot, teapot, cream & sugar and waterpot on a tray) for their principal wedding gift. I kept up the tradition with my daughters, but could not afford the silver. I gave them Paul Revere pewter, and actually thought them quite lovely. They are glad now, not to have had all that polishing all these many years.
Any one of you who has tucked your good silver away rather than bother with it, if you are not saving it for your children, for heaven's sake SELL it! Have you SEEN what a place setting goes for these days? Unbelievable! You can make a fair amount of cash to augment your retirement income!
Beautiful day here in the upper midwest...and the Rhubarb Fest had a nice crowd at one of the city parks...music by a local talented fellow, and people with various crafts for sale and our local "balloon man" who makes hats and dogs and other fun stuff for the kids...free. Lots of rhubarb food for sale...brats, ice cream, pies, crumbles, etc.
We came home and did some pruning of stuff that was hanging over the driveway or growing where it didn't belong. Now we're inside to rest and relax before time to leave for 4:00 church. We didn't get our walk in today, so will try for tomorrow morning before it gets hot and then maybe go down to the microbrewery in the afternoon for a beer for Ray and rootbeer for me...and watch the kids have fun with tubes and kayaks on the whitewater run on the river which is right across the street and easily seen from a couple high top tables at the Brewery.
jane
Gorgeous, bright & sunny day dawning here on the bay, and it is D-Day the Sixth of June. On this day in 1944 it seemed to me there could never be another day of such immensely important news. Now I feel no one will remember after I am gone! Well, the world spins on, and is forever caught up in the moment. I do think the generations might make better choices and more informed decisions if they knew the history their own species has created!
I've been thinking about our Sue and hope she's healing. I will have to get another card in the mail to her.
Beautiful day here, too.
I walked to town to turn in the bags for Luminaria I decorated....and, yes, one for our Bosom Buddies here...for the Relay for Life on June 24. I also had to stop in the City Office to clarify something. We got a letter that we'd had a previous letter about a sidewalk square that should have been repaired. NOPE...no previous letter. I explained that and that we had, on our own, replaced the entire front sidwalk last Sept! She said there had been some personnel changes and they were trying to catch up on things. I suspect last guy never got the letters sent.
Then drove to both grocery stores and back home to start laundry and have a nice lunch with lettuce from our garden. Hard to beat that kind of fresh!
Jane
Yes. D Day remembrance Day today. I remember it well. Last time we heard from many of my family . On my street it seemed like they were delivering Notices of the lost men all day long.
Mary Page. I don't believe there will be many of the youth today who will remember anything about the WW1 or WW2. Not when some of them don't even know who we were fighting against. Teachers are surprised when they open up a class about them. No idea how many people died. Say maybe a few hundred thousand when it was over the Millions
Jane, I just put another card in the mail for Sue. I also asked her to call me if she was up to it.
I'm glad you're enjoying a beautiful day. Ours is hot, humid & overcast. Supposed to get some more rain. We got an inch Saturday night.
Jeanne, I certainly hope our children learn about WWI & WWII, D-Day and all the rest. They did when my kids were in school, but who knows now. Some of the street polls with young people certainly makes you wonder. Sharon
In 2000 (I think), we were in Normandy with our oldest grandson on 6 June. I can guarantee you he will always remember - if for no other reason for the experiences we had there. It's a great story, but too long to recount here.
Hot and humid here, too, but at least we're not getting Hurricane Colin. I saw the orthopedist this morning - the shoulder looks okay. But I'm sure we're going to be talking about total knee replacement when I see him again in October. The cards at bridge were definitely spotty, and I'm hoping for a quiet evening.
Glad Colin is missing you, Maryz.
We're in a dry spell...and temps are climbing to the mid 90s by the weekend with heavy humidity. It'll be too much to be outside, I'm sure.
I want to check the basement for some paint for some touch up things I'd like to get done...one of those things I've put off...and off...and off... ;D
My cleaning gal comes today, so I need to get some things "read up" [pronounced as if "red up"] as we used to say in Ohio. It meant getting things put away and back "ready" for company...or, in my case, my cleaning helper so she doesn't waste time on those things or puts them where I'll never find them. :coolsmiley:
I may also try to get a walk in this morning to the Library.
Have a good Tuesday,
jane
I knew a gal once, oh, back in the early sixties, it was, and she was from Pennsylvania, and she used to say: "It's time to red up the table." And I remember asking her what in the WORLD she meant, and she looked at me as if I was daft and told me she was going to set the table. I do not recall that she translated immediately, but after a little back and forth that was the meaning we arrived at. So all of these many years, I have thought it was a Pennsylvania expression.
Mary, we took our children to the D-Day beaches back in the 70's and revisited some again later on another trip. It is an awesome thing to visit the cemeteries there. Glad you are enjoying your bridge, even if it is spotty.
Very hot & humid here too. Supposed to get a bunch of rain later today as the edge of Colin goes through.
Jane, we use the term "redd up" also. Don't know if that is a midwestern thing or not. Our cleaning girl comes every other week. This is the off week. Next week when she comes she will stay on to wash all the windows on the inside. The pressure washer took care of the outside.
We have birds nesting in the top of our chimney and they sing the prettiest songs which are broadcast in to me via the fireplace. I think they are house finches. We have a lot of those around.
Our HVAC guy is here checking out the system for the spring. He's kind of late, I think. I thing they should come in March & October down here.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
June 6, 1944 is an important date for me. My Mom got very nervous about my Dad's situation. He was stationed in Calif. and about to be sent off to war when the Red Cross notified him and he got sent home to be with my Mom and me. As it turned out he was never sent out of the states, but served as an MP here in the states. My Mom went to the different bases he was stationed at.
June 8 was even more important in your family!! :hb2:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GINNY!!
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Hope you're having a special day. Sharon
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GINNY ANN!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GINNY ANN!
Wishing you all things wonderful
beautiful & delicious!
Happy Birthday Ginny....hope it was a good day..Darlene
Happy Birthday, GinnyAnn!
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We had 11 for bridge today, but my cards were mediocre this week. I also did a small grocery store run before the heat of tomorrow, but it looks as if we'll have to go out and to a neighboring town...15 miles away...to see about Ray's flip phone. It's acting very strange.
Jane
I was surprised to awake to thunder and rain....and now the hot and humid is to descend upon us through the weekend.
No big plans....taking care of the cell phone and then staying inside if the heat and humidity comes...and hoping Pittsburg Penguins take the Stanley Cup tonight in hockey.
Those guys must burn thousands of calories during a game.
Jane
Went off to my six months appointment with my oncologist, and then a quickie trip to Trader Joe's. We are enjoying a really delightful, fairly strong breeze here in Annapolis this gloriously beautiful day. I'm about to hit my easy chair with a cup of coffee and the newspapers. May even doze off! Have a good one!
Glad you added "trip to Trader Joes",
Phew!
:lol:
It's another gorgeous day here, low humidity and low 80's! Unfortunately, the 90's and high humidity is predicted for the weekend. I guess we just have to enjoy this while we can. John got the Japanese beetles sprayed yesterday. We weren't sure they were there yet until he sprayed and the clouds of them took off. Good thing he got to it when he did. They love our cherry & plum trees.
I'm hoping to hear back from my beautician. I need a haircut. I also have to do the usual dreaded grocery shopping.
Tomorrow is our 55th anniversary! Can't believe it's been that long. We will be going out to eat at a new restaurant with our neighbors on Saturday. I hope the restaurant is a good one. It's Italian (as is our neighbor) so he usually has a good nose for them.
Ginny, pop in and tell us how you celebrated your birthday.
Jane, sorry the cards weren't so good, but at least it's fun.
Hi Mary and Mary Page and Darlene and all. Sharon
Happy Anniversary, Sharon & John! We're to have that lovely weather here, too, with the subsequent mid90s and humidity. Margaret is due here in about an hour to pick me up to go to the wedding. I'll be back on Saturday, with company. Then quiet again on Sunday after they leave.
Have a good weekend, Buddies!
It is going to be even warmer than today (87) tomorrow and all week now until tuesday they are saying high 90s.So last night did a Library run and got 5 movies and 5 book. This morning will be a grocery store for a few things and then after that. change of clothes, A/C on and all closed up . People i usually talk on phone with are all on vacation and so even a nap may be taken. My kind of vacation when it is so hot. Put off UK and Texas until September.
Happy 55th, John and Sherry!!
Maryz....enjoy the wedding...hope there is a lot of AC wherever you and Margaret are headed.
Heating up here, too, Jeanne, so headed your way! I walked this morning, but took a bottle of water and it's been inching up towards the 90 degree mark since I've been home.
I'll be inside now until we get ready to join neighbors and friends for Fri. night out.
The advantages of living in a small town came to be such a blessing to me yesterday. Ray and I had gone to the laundromat to wash a very large item and some of the wrappings from his leg...and we had our IPADS and stuff...and I left my purse on the floor by the table that's in front of the front window that looks out onto the main street. There was a young woman in there washing towels from her salon across the street and a nice looking young man, reading his book as his laundry washed. I got home...and an hour later could not find my purse. PANIC!! I jumped into the truck, rushed down and started to rush across the street to the laundromat...and the fellow doing the SLOW/STOP sign for asphalt work a bit up the street asked me if I'd lost my purse! YES! He smiled and said Amy, from the Beauty Shop had found it and had it. He said the shop was closed because she'd had to run to the next town, but she'd be back later. I called the number on the sign, got her, and she said she'd taken it to the Police Station. I thanked her profusely, of course, and headed to the Police Station where the dispatcher smiled at me...and said "I was just calling you." There sat my purse on her desk...policeman brought it out, said to check it for everything...it was ALL there...the wallet, the $$, the credit cards, my insurance cards, my checkbook!! I went on to the bank, got a withdrawal to thank her. I took it back to the shop and she didn't want to take it!! I insisted...and she finally took it. It took awhile for my adrenaline to get back to normal.
I don't need any more of that kind of excitement!!
Have a cool weekend, gals, and be careful if you have to be out.
jane
Its is going up to 95deg today here.
Thanks for the good wishes, Mary & Jane. We just had some brie cheese and French bread as an appetizer and in a few minutes I will go start our dinner of lamb chops and mashed potatoes. I bought individual pieces of chocolate cake for dessert. Sin city!
Jane, I'm so glad you got your purse back okay. I can imagine how upset you were. Nice that you rewarded the beauty shop gal. This 90+ temps is for the birds. I just came back from Ms Frances and I could just feel it beating down on me. I went over early for an hour so that she wouldn't be alone all day with me having plans with John. She really should be in an assisted living where she could be around other people.
Jeanne, I'm glad you have prepared your entertainment for the hot spell. It is so hot down here, but IL and IN can sure rival the discomfort when it gets that hot.
Mary, I hope the wedding goes well and that you have a wonderful time with everyone.
I do wish people would check in more often. Sharon
Our TV weather man just told us it is 94 deg outside. No going out for me. Was touched by watching the Funeral and showing all the thousand of people attending the Memorial. Lots of people got up and spoke . How the people of his home town gave him send of.
Ex. President Clinton looked so tired but gave a good Memorial of knowing him. Billy Chrystal was so good.
Happy anniversary Sharon and John. I had appt with dermatologist today. Got rid of one suspicious skin area on my nose...so will be wearing a bandaid for a few days..Tuesday I go for my yearly eye exam...always something..we are having Texas hot and dry days now nights not much cooler....has anyone heard from Sue?..Hi to everyone..Darlene
I wish you a very happy anniversary, Sharon. And many more.
We are home and I have read all that I missed. Cats were so happy to see us amnd I will be getting freckles tomorrow when Katy brings her to the dog park tomorrow.
Hi to all. Thank you for the anniversary wishes.
Hot and humid here too. 96 today and 98-100 tomorrow! Ugh. I definitely won't be out in it.
I had appt. with the dr yesterday. My cholesterol actually went up a little on the Zetia, so will not be taking that again. It was so expensive, I wasn't going to take it unless it did something dramatic for my #'s. The dr also gave me the breast ck that we didn't have time for at my annual appt. Everything fine. My bone scan that I was just a tad better than last time, but not enough to celebrate. Anyway, not worse and not at a critical level anyway.
I still haven't heard from Sue. I presume she is still immersed in rehab and not feeling like talking, but I sure wish she would call.
Hope all of you can stay inside in the AC and relax during this hot spell. Sharon
I put another card to Sue in the mail yesterday and told her we were all thinking and praying for her and I asked her to please call Sharon. I didn't want to overwhelm her with giving her other numbers or people to contact.
As Jeanne said...dang hot here. I made a quick run to hardware store and I'm in for the rest of the day. It's just too hard to breathe out there. We had storms overnight and lost power, but everything working this morning.
Will catch up on some indoor painting and computer bookkeeping with my checkbook and Quicken.
Stay cool!!
jane
Beautiful day, here on the bay. Speaking of the mighty Chesapeake, I spent a good bit of time emailing back and forth with Bubble in Tel Aviv yesterday, sending her all sorts of bits and pieces in an attempt to put her in the picture as far as this estuary is concerned. All of you who have been here and seen it all, please assure Bubble that yes, Delaware and Maryland are itty, bitty states and Virginia is not one of our biggest, albeit it is far and away the loveliest place on the planet, and Delmarva stands for Delaware, Maryland and Virginia where they come together on a peninsula bordering the Atlantic Ocean. And we are in a temperate zone here, where it is never as hot as Sue's Alabama can get nor as cold as Sandy Dapph's Maine is and/or Patricia's Alaska used to be.
Phew! I'm all out of breath after that!
Today, Melissa and Adam are throwing a humongous party in celebration of Miles first birthday on May 19th. It has been postponed no less than THREE times due to the torrents of rain May brought us. Debi & Steve are driving over to Easton on Maryland's Eastern Shore for that event, and then dropping by Kathryn's mother in law's place in the same town, where Kathryn & John were married, to join in the bash for John's Jack Benny birthday, which is today, this very day. For you youngsters not up on the slang belonging to MY age group, that means his 39th.
Paige and Alex and Ezra are devastated that they cannot join the family over there, as they have had tickets like forever to the Cirque du Soleil in Baltimore for today, for the purpose of celebrating Ezra's 5th birthday, which is this Monday, June 13th. Tomorrow the three of them will depart for a vacation in the Dominican Republic. I was tickled to hear that the books I sent Ezra arrived yesterday. Me, I don't enjoy long rides in the car and crowds, so I am staying home and enjoying it all vicariously. At my age, that is absolutely the best way to enjoy loud and lively parties!
Toodles!
GALS! I had a note from Sue, thanking the BBs and me for the cards. I will email you privately with what she had to say. She hopes to be home in a week or two. Details in the email coming your way.
jane
Jane. I am hoping that that storm you had last night heads out way. Not heard of it happening yet. Still up to 93 deg for next 3 days. Makes one wonder what July and Aug. going to be like. The 2 worse months for Illinois.
Glad Sue Contacted you. Sure she will contact more once she gets home. Wonder if she will go to her own house or to sons for a few weeks.
Did the usual Walmart run this morning, trying to get caught up[ on some of the emails ,I did out a vacation message to be sent to people on my Hotmail account while I was gone. I found a bunch of important mail in my junk folder including the reservation for the lodge where we will be staying next year for Corey and Maddie's wedding.( Keith's youngest son.)
I will soon be going to the dog park playday for all the Furry Friend dogs pretty soon, I also have to stop and buy dog food for her either on the way there or after.
Another busy week cioming up Monday I have a cT on my nose structure. Wed and Thursday Dog visits and the chiropractor. Leaving Friday for the weekend at Neskowin at Proposal Rock Inn. Kewith's sister Sandee sent us a check with the stipulation that we go to Neskowin for the weekend. That is where the family had a cabin when the kids were young, ( Keith and Sandee) and were some of the parents asshes are spread so it is a sentimental journey for both Sandee and Keith.
Quote from: jane on June 11, 2016, 02:08:50 PM
GALS! I had a note from Sue, thanking the BBs and me for the cards. I will email you privately with what she had to say. She hopes to be home in a week or two. Details in the email coming your way.jane
jane - I also sent Sue a card, as she was a regular poster in Library Bookshelf. I would like to read her email, and would appreciate you sending me a copy. Thank you! :)
I've just sent you an email!!
I haven't rec the email...Darlene
I've been having so much trouble with my computer recently that it has been a long time since I've been able to enjoy posts here. Glad to be able to do so this evening.
When I talked with Mohamed recently, he asked how the weather was and how about the temperature in our Concord, NC area. When I mentioned that we were expecting "really high" temps soon, he replied that it had been more than 120 degrees in Egypt!!!
I haven't experienced weather than high for many, many years! Mohamed will arrive in the USA next week for a brief two week visit and then return to Egypt to continue grading his University student papers for the past semester, before getting ready for the Fall semester.
Received an email from my son to let me know that he had arrived safely in Korea a couple of days ago for his TWO YEAR military assignment. It was to be only ONE year originally, but then was changed to two years. I sent messages to friends in our area (neighbors and Church friends) asking for continued prayers. He and his wife chose to NOT take his family with him, so that will be another area for prayers. Talked with my DIL recently and she is OK with the decision they made.
Sure hope my AC continues to work well as I am NOT someone who enjoys REALLY hot weather.
SHARON - Happy Anniversary! Stay Healthy and Happy as you celebrate!
I just feel so lucky to be living in a small corner of the planet where it never gets life threatening hot or life threatening cold. Yes, if you are homeless and try to spend a night in January on the street, you might, depending upon exactly where you lie down and what you have to wrap around you, you just might die of exposure. And if we have, and this is rare, a week in the nineties in the summertime, and there is an apartment block without air conditioning, a very old, bedridden person might expire of the heat. I cannot deny those things. But for most of us here, we have beautiful green trees and lawns and fields most of the time, with glorious bursts of late autumn color and fairly mild winters. As a rule of thumb, whatever you hear Washington, D.C. has, we are a little bit cooler in summer and a little bit warmer in winter than are they. However, we miss most of their storms. Their storms tend to head north towards Baltimore, and generally skip us. If it is a very large front, we might have rain the same day they do, but usually nowhere near as bad. If you were to pop into a car here where I live, it would take you about 35 minutes to drive to Washington, DC and about 45 minutes to Baltimore. When Himself was still with me, we often drove to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore to see his doctors. We did not like those days, but they became quite routine.
MaryPage, you are going to make me very jealous... ;D
Well, Bubble, we do have an ever pressing problem with flooding. Not right here in my building, but our beaches are experiencing ever higher tides, and our very old and very historic City Dock and our United States Naval Academy are under a serious threat of ever rising waters. This, we are told, is due to Global Warming. From the collected views of approximately 97% of our worldwide climatologists, I gather that by the year 2100 much of our present coast will be underwater and unlivable. I think of all those beach houses, most of them quite lovely, that go on and on and on for seemingly infinite miles, and I groan inwardly. Looked at from the viewpoint of the lifetime of one human generation, it seems quite impossible and impossibly expensive a change to adjust to. Looked at from the viewpoint of the lifetime of this planet, it seems a mere nothing. All over this world are places where it USED TO be that there were oceans or seas or vast lakes or rivers. Places where these are no more. They say the Sahara was once all green and it was tropical up near the North Pole. I cannot attest to these things, but I do tend to believe those who have studied them with great precision and attention to detail. So I will enjoy what is left of my ever shrinking allotted years, with a fervent wish that my species will get their act together and make sensible decisions regarding the futures of these precious babies coming along these days who WILL see the year 2100.
In another 90 years? Well, my philosophy is "after me, the flood". I won't see it!
I'll send it to you again, Darlene.
MUCH cooler here today, after rain overnight again. I've opened everything to cool the house down inside. It's bad for my allergies, I guess, though my new meds are working so very well.
It's to get hot again tomorrow.
jane
Thank you, Jane, for the email copy of Sue's note. Wow, she is really going through a lot and if grab bars, etc are necessary at home, it sounds like she will still have lots of residual problems. I'm so very sorry for her. She has always been so active, so I know it will be a difficult adjustment.
It's supposed to be 98 here today which matches the record high. Humidity is in the 60's at least. So I'm staying in.
I didn't sleep much last night. Went back to bed at 6 AM, so slept in till 11:30 and missed church. This is about the 3rd time in the past 10 days that I have slept very little. I don't know what I'm going to do about it.
We went out to dinner last night at a small family-run Italian restaurant. Very nice service and good food. We went with our next door neighbors.
Molly, that's rough that David will be gone for TWO years. I know you will miss seeing him. Wonderful that Mohamed is coming soon. I know that you are looking forward to it.
Mary should be home from the wedding soon. I hope it was a good trip for her.
Jeanne, Jane, Darlene, and Mary Page, I will join you in staying in out of the heat!!
MP, you are indeed lucky on your location and view. Enjoy!
Sharon
I know I posted yesterday. I guess all y'all missed the post
Molly. Happy for you to have Mohamed coming for a visit...the news about the mass killing was horrid....seems to be getting worse..Jane I received the message about Sue. Thx. Very hot and humid..will go to church at six...not much else today for me..Darlene
Marilyn. Now yes, you have a post from Yesterday. I think that the Note from Sue was posted by Jane a couple day ago someplace.
I just wrote a long post about my weekend, and was going to copy it and hit the wrong button - Whoosh - it was gone. I'll write it again later and post it then. Sighhhhh.
In the meantime, jane, thanks for the news about Sue. She had a tough time, but I'm glad she's getting the help she needs and the grab bars, etc., installed in her house so she can stay there - at long as she wants, I hope. Glad you're getting some cooler weather. Definitely not here - still in the 90s, with alerts to stay inside.
Molly, always good to hear from you. I'm sorry to hear about your son's extended tour away, but I know it's something his family and you have dealt with before. It's great that the internet, skype, etc., are there to keep you all close. And hooray that Mohamed will be there - for a little while at least.
Marilyn, glad you had a good vacation, and hope the next weekend is a good one, too.
Sharon, I didn't sleep well last night, either. I didn't have the leg cramps the two nights we were gone, but last night tried to make up for it. I was up trying to walk off the cramps and pain for a long time, it seemed - and that was after the stretching, muscle relaxants, and pain med. I hope tonight is better for both of us.
Darlene, our friends here from Texas said it hadn't been this hot there yet - of course, they're from Houston with all the rain. And they thing we have low humidity - and, it is, compared to Houston. LOL
Jeanne, take it easy with your heat, too.
Hi, Bubble - we love having you hang out with us!
MaryPage, it's been fun seeing your pictures.
I'll rewrite about the wedding later.
Mary do you take Magnesium, I take 500mgs every night and no more leg cramps I also sleep with a pillow between my legs that seem to help too.
Thanks Jane for the note about Sue.
Sandy and Bubble it is so nice to se you both posting here from time to time.
Molly glad that Mohamed gets to come home for a couple of weeks before having to go back to Egypt. You must inwardly hope that sometime very soon he won't have to go back. You must miss him terrible.
Marypage great picture from the drones point of view and you lengthy details to go with it. I enjoyed that very much.
After church we went across the street to the people's home that fed our cats while we were gone, We gave Don a funny birthday cars and Keith left $30 on the coffer table, they kept insisting they didn't want anything so he just left it anyway.
Marilyn, a chiropractor friend suggested I take more calcium at night. I take 1200 mg during the day. I really didn't expect it last night, so hadn't taken the calcium. And I do have a pillow under my knee. The cramps were not in my calves, but in my feet and ankles and thighs. It might have been the heat yesterday, too. I walked to John's tree in the Sculpture Park to show my friends, so that was hot, sweaty, and extra walking. And I've taken great care to none of those today. LOL. Thanks for reminding me, though, and I'll take extra calcium before I go to bed tonight.
Welcome back, Marilyn and Maryz!
Molly...how nice Mohamed can get away from the stress, tensions, and heat of Cairo for a few weeks, anyway.
Sharon...good to find a good Italian restaurant!
All our Southern gals need to be careful in the heat.
Today was a beautiful respite to our previous heat.
The news has been full of the horror of the mass murder in Orlando. What pure evil that gunman was...to kill and injure so many innocent people.
Rather than print what I wrote in my blog, which turned out fairly long, I'll just give you a link there - and you can read it if you like.
http://zelleworld.blogspot.com/2016/06/wedding-weekend.html
MaryZ I am so familiar with the feet,ankles and thigh cramps. thosse ankle cramps are really the pits and hurt so bad. I've jumped out of bed and couldn't even walk to the bathroom.
Marilyn, I had those for the first time on my trip with Margaret last month. Grim!
After a cool and pleasant day yesterday, we're back to the high 80s and into the 90s for this week.
I'll be inside and reading a lot and maybe knitting a bit with the AC on. The Stanley Cup hockey trophy was won by the Pittsburgh Penguins (whoo hoo) last night and so my TV watching is over for a few months. :D
Have a gentle week, Babes!
Jane
Mary, your wedding weekend sounded wonderful minus the heat of course. I'm sorry you're having the cramping. I am too. I had been taking Slo-Mag, but it just caused too much diarrhea and I had to stop it. I take 1200 units of Calcium with Mag. added, but it doesn't seem to help much. Too much calcium can cause kidney problems, I think, so I hesitate to take more. I had no reason to have them Sat. night, but I sure did too. At least you could blame yours on all the activity of the wedding and know that that wouldn't occur again for a while.
Marilyn, have you gotten Freckles back yet? I'm sure you're anxious to get her. Nice that you left some $$ for your kitty caretakers.
Jane, we ended up with "only" 94 degrees yesterday and supposed to drop to 90 today with lower humidity. Around that or a little lower the rest of the week.
John caught the Japanese beetles in time last week when he sprayed. No sign of them left.
I have to go to the vet's this AM to pick up some more liver booster tablets for Bunny. I talked to the vet Friday. She was amazed that Bunny is still acting normally, so says to continue with the prednisone twice a week and the liver booster. Her original prognosis was that she would have left us by now. The pred has really helped. She even gained back the weight she lost. What a blessing. We'll enjoy every extra day we get.
The Orlando massacre is beyond words. I feel so sorry for all those involved and their families. Sharon
Sharon what is the matter with Bunny? I got Freckles back on Saturday. Katy brought both her dog and Freckles to play day at the dog park for the furry friend dogs.
I am going to get a CT scan on my nose this mornin g, my ENT says it looks like there is a bone spur in my nose and wants to check it out. Then I have a hair color appointment this afternoon so I will miss my Tai Chi class too.
I take 1200mgs of calcium with Vitamin D and Mag. I take 600 twice per day and the extra 500 of mage with the evening dose. I take them with my supper, the the 10mg pravastatin at bedtime. My last lipid panel said my overall cholesterol was 190.
Marilyn, that's wonderful that you cholesterol is so low with a low dose statin. I can't take statin because after chemo, statins raised the enzyme levels in my liver--not good. Bunny was diagnosed with liver cancer the end of February. The vet gave her 3 mos maximum, but as she said on the phone last week, Bunny didn't read the medical books! She is acting normally, eating and drinking well, playing as usual. They did say that there was a 10% chance it was hepatitis instead of cancer which the prednisone would help. It has helped, so don't know if that is the case or not. They said the ultrasound showed the liver completely compromised but without invasive tests they couldn't tell for sure. Since liver cancer is definitely terminal, I didn't want to put her through that. Anyway, we're enjoying what time we have with her.
Hope the CT on your nose doesn't show anything serious. Sharon
SUE!
Woo hoo, I've heard from Sue! She asks me to give you a shout out for her and to tell you that she is ON THE WAY to recovery and hopes to be home soon! Oh, what blessed news.
I swear, I have not had a cramp in either leg ever since I read that tonic water would do the trick, and do it almost instantly. So I rushed out and bought a six pack of those wee small Canada Dry bottles that are only 10oz each, and put them in my fridge to be icy cold for expected midnight or later emergencies. I figure icy cold should mask that bitter taste. And I've got to tell you, THEY WORK! Big Time! Haven't had cramp one since those pesky little glass bottles have been rolling around on the bottom rack there. I thought I had to DRINK them to make them do their work, but apparently not.
I forgot about the tonic water, too, MaryPage. Thanks for reminding me. I'm one of those weirdos who likes tonic water over ice with lime - like a gin and tonic, without the gin. I'd like the gin, too, but..... LOL
This is officially Flag Day! It is also my daughter Debi's 61st birthday.
Becky just called to tell me that my granddaughter Judith arrived in Orlando yesterday with three year old Mateo (12/12/12) to take him on his first visit to Disney World. What a time to be there! I am already getting pictures of him with Donald Duck and a huge blue ant. I am not familiar with these new Disney characters, but I know Donald Duck when I see him!
Well, Mateo may or may not be old enough to remember all of this, but he hasn't a clue what is going on in that town.
And it is a perfectly scrumptious day here on the bay. Chip & I plan to go to a great Indian restaurant to celebrate the Debster's big day. Unfortunately, Debi & Steve are busy with his extremely ill mother, an 89 year old widow who depends upon their looking after her. Their girls, Kathryn and Maria, have plans for dining in a French restaurant (Debi teaches French) tomorrow, after Kathryn & Ava get back from Ocean City. Me, I just hunker down here in my own space and gather the news of all the goings on.
Hot morning greetings, Gals!
MaryPage....so glad you heard from Sue, too. Yep, Flag Day and my Ray's birthday too! He's 81 today.
Maryz...hope you got rested up from your weekend.
It's so hot and humid here again...another inside day. I think I'll continue some of my touchup painting. I took my "formula" for color to the place I'd bought paint and the owner...who's a former neighbor and he used to do our snow removal when he was in high school...mixed it and wasn't happy. It was much too white. So, he had me paint a piece of wood with the old can's contents and bring it in Monday. They "flashed" it with some kind of computer thing and it came out a whole different "formula" and it matches perfectly!! Whoo Hoo.
Stay cool.
jane
I've been busy this morning it is just before 9am and I have made a loafe of Rye Bread, Vacuumed the bedroom and master bath, had breakfast, put the dog bed sheets in the washer, made homemade laundry soap, and Now to vacuum the living and dining area. the Hoovers are hard for me to vacuum with but I need to get bags for the Oreck which I really love to vacuum with.
You've had a busy morning, Marilyn!!
LOVE to vacuum with! Marilyn, that word love does NOT go with vacuum. Go back and study the textbook again.
We had such a storm last night. I was hoping it would help the area to cool down but No.
Today it is going to 93 deg. again and the humidity will be worse. I just think I will stay
indoors and read, watch movies.
So that I can try to keep up with Marilyn and her cleaning.(No way could I possible keep up with her.) I may get the sweeper out and do a quick run through.
Marilyn, you made me tired! lol
Ditto, Bubble! None of us can keep up with Marilyn.
MP, Bon anniversaire to Debbie! Sounds like it will be a good one for her. Thanks for the info on Sue.
Jane, hurrah for the good paint match. It's amazing what they can do these days. Happy Birthday to Ray! It sounds like he does pretty well for 81 considering all his health challenges.
I've been over to the clubhouse for our primary vote (not presidential), just 3 offices, but one is for our House Rep, so wanted to vote for him. I also went in and looked at the new equipment they have gotten in the fitness center. It looks pretty good. Now if I can force myself to go over there again.
My neighbor got back from her vacation to CA and called for a long chat this AM. Otherwise, I haven't done a whole lot. Hot and humid here too.
I'd forgotten the tonic water too. I'll have to get some Thursday. Sharon
Where is everyone? My cleaning girl is here and has also washed all the windows on the inside! Looks so nice. I'm hurting more than usual today so not doing much.
Hope you all are keeping busy inside in the AC. Sharon
I am hurting that you are hurting, Sharon.
I think most of us are relaxing with a good book or a movie. It is just to hot to go outdoors. We had another good big storm last night but it just puts the humidity up higher.
I will go out to the store and take a walk later tonight about 7pm. I eat so much when relaxing that I need that walk.
My mouth has been hurting and taking all of my energy to deal with it. Had to cancel my chiropractor appointment because I didn't want to go out. I hate how much my teeth can hurt.
Say "Hi" to Sue for me please.
Hi gals! Nothing much doing here. I went to swimming and stopped at Walmart on the way home. Lunch and then just woke up from a good nap. My exciting life. It's not quite as hot here today, although still near 90. And late afternoon thunderstorms are predicted for evening. I've got a couple of movies I got from the library and I'll probably watch one of them tonight - nothing on I like to watch on Wednesdays (even reruns).
Good to see you checking in, Ginny Ann, although I'm sorry about your dental problems. That's no fun!
Jeanne, I know how much you like to get out and about. Sorry your temps are so unseasonable. Guess this is the "new normal" for summers, though.
I wish all of us who have chronic pain could find some relief - at least some of the time. It "ain't no fun"!
Well after a few days of no pain in my back, since vacuuming yesterday it is now hurting. Good thing I see the Chiropractor tomorrow.
Freckles and I went back to "work:" today visiting at one of the care homes. She gets so excited to go to work, she dances around while I am trying to put her vest on and when she get to the patients she just goes right over and sits in front of them waiting for her loving. I took her for a walk after lunch and in and hour I will be going to my Tai Chi practice.
Tomorrow we (freckles and I) go to the Hospital for a visiting. Then Friday Keith and I are going on a weekender.
It rained here off and on yesterday but today the sun is peeking out of the clouds now and then right is also cooler.
Sharon didn't the Abulation Sp? work for you?
I, too, walked this morning while it was cool. It sure heated up later...91 when I left the Bridge game. Too hot to do anything outside. We, too, had the storm last night...huge quantities of water coming down three different times...and some big limbs and parts of trees down around town again.
More of the heat through the weekend again. I see Phoenix is to have an all time high of 120 on Sunday.
jane
Gloomy, gloomy day here on the bay, and that is all I have to say. I'm reading a good book.
The new TV series: OJ Made In America, is really, really well done, and I highly recommend it. You can watch it on ABC or ESPN or On Demand. Instead of fictionalizing Simpson's life story, as other series and films have done, using actors and all that, they have made a documentary of it. Photos and films. A lot of people in the here and now telling how it was in the there and then. Fascinating. I was somewhat relieved to hear the present time Marcia Clark confessing that at the time the case was given to her to prosecute, she didn't have a clue who O.J. Simpson was! That is precisely the way it was with me: I'd never heard of the guy!
I would give this series an A+. Seriously.
Good morning, Gals. I am waiting on my handyman to arrive and take care of a few piddling maintenance matters. Then I will have to go to the grocery. I'm still hurting a lot today, but hope that an extra pain pill will allow me to get the shopping done. I guess my pain is weather related as we have been having fronts moving in and out. Not much rain, maybe .2 inch, but it is all around us.
Thanks, Mary Page, for the commiseration on my pain yesterday. No thanks on the OJ program. I heard entirely too much about that when it was going on and I still feel it was a poor verdict that released him. I'm just glad they got him for something else later.
Marilyn, sorry your back is hurting again. Hope the chiropractor was able to help. I haven't had the ablation yet. They did a diagnostic nerve block and that didn't work. They are going to try that again July 1. Unless they can find the right nerves, they can't do the ablation. HOpe your therapy visits went well. Freckles sounds like such a good dog.
Jane, do be careful walking in the heat. It is hot here too, hovering around the low 90's. Humidity up again but supposed to be nice for the weekend.
Ginny, so sorry to hear you're having dental problems again. Not fun! Take care of yourself.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Still in the 90s here and so will be another lazy day. Yesterday I watched 6 hours of the show Six feet under. So still have another 6 hours to go.
Language is awful but the show is good .i do have a couple of books to read. Will run over to Macy's at the mall around six. The have a three hour sale on and a couple things I need.
Can look forward to a hot weekend. Wonder what July and August will be like.
Going to put off any kind of trips until Sept. Now.
We are under a Tornado Watch! Can you Believe it?
Our whole West Virginia Panhandle, Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C.., Baltimore, Annapolis area. They are warning us of hail, deadly winds, and possible tornadoes!
Marypage. Stay safe...it is very hot and humid here Darlene
Here is the link to the video that one of the Furry Friend Member's husband made of the Memorial day parade and the Furry friends Honoring the War Dogs.
http://www.kizoa.com/Video-Maker/d49758999k4761029o1/diaporama%20kizoa (http://www.kizoa.com/Video-Maker/d49758999k4761029o1/diaporama%20kizoa)
Went to the vampire this morning. Only one time, and she got all she needed! Blood Pressure still way too high. Had my prolia shot, also. Then we went to Grump's Cafe for breakfast. Had the ranchero omelet, with white toast and grits. Heaven! Except that I could not finish it. Then a quick run through the grocery, and we are home for the day; it not yet being ten o'clock.
Chip told me what was, to me, a new joke. Actually, it is probably older than religion. OK, here it is, and it is a riddle, so the answer will come before I go to bed tonight. Give it a try:
What is the difference between a hippo and a zippo?
He! He!
Hope all the severe weather bypassed you, Mary Page. I give up on your riddle. You'll have to tell us the answer.
Marilyn, I saw the video on FB. Nice parade and good pictures of Freckles and you.
Hi Darlene. I imagine your heat is worse than ours, but ours is bad enough. 95 yesterday with high humidity.
Jane, is everything okay with you? You missed posting yesterday which is unusual for you.
Jeanne, glad you have plenty of movies and books to entertain you inside with all the heat outside! Lori said it was to be lovely in Chicago tomorrow & Sunday. Hope it is for you too.
Nothing much planned here for today. Maybe some redding up and organizing in my den.
Ginny, hope your teeth are better. Sharon
OK, Sharon, here it is! Pretty obvious, once you hear it!
A hippo is VERY heavy, whereas a Zippo is a little lighter!
Please vent your disgust at Chip, and not me!
hahaha....love the riddle, MaryPage!
Neat video, Marilyn!
I guess I got lost in my painting touchups, grocery shopping and organizing the bit I have collected for next year's income tax yesterday. It's just easier when we get home from Texas if I have the medical/dental receipts, the car license plate tags receipts, and all of that organized together.
I walked this morning and the girls at the bank think they'll bring the commercial shredder back for the "party" the bank has for its customers during the summer. It's a cookout of hamburgers, etc. in the parking lot. So, I'm going to start through some of those things they send monthly statements for and weed out the old stuff from past years. I'll put in a tote and it'll be ready when the big shredder truck comes. :thumbup:
It's to be hot here, too, through the weekend.
Nothing else much going on.
Thinking of our Sue!!
jane
Marilyn. He did a great job on that video. Nice for you to keep for years to come
Quite a few dogs like Jacks in the Parade wasn't there? Freckles looked good.
:smitten: Mark
Saturday morning greetings!
Ray and I walked to town for the "Rubber Ducky Race" at 9:30 am. They dumped the little yellow ducks into the river by the last drop in the white water course and from the bridge. They had people downstream catching them and then people in the river....pretty shallow...with nets to pull in all those who got caught in whirlpools. There was a good crowd. It really started to heat up on the walk home. We'll go back down later today when for River Fest when things get going. Food vendor tents were just setting up when we left.
Jane
Funny, Mary Page!
Jane, were the rubber duckies for a charity? I've seen them do that and everyone purchases a duck and the winning duck gets a prize but the rest of the money goes to a charity. Fun anyway. Sounds like you have a nice activity for the afternoon. Hope your weather is as lovely as ours.
Bunny is at the groomers. John's playing bridge and I'm trying to decide if there is anything important enough for me to get up and get moving.
Hi to all. Sharon
Welcome, FlaJean. We're happy to have you join our conversation.
jane, Sharon - we had a rubber duck race here today, too. It's to benefit a local charity.
Nothing going on around here. I guess everybody's staying in out of the heat. Our 10-day music festival, Riverbend, winds up tonight. They close out with a big fireworks display. I'm hoping I'll be able to see it from my deck. I'm not too far away, "as the crow flies".
Welcome, Jean!
Yes, Rubber Ducks is to benefit local hospital which is raising money for new equipment for one of the depts...radiology, maybe?
We went back down this afternoon...they were having a frozen teeshirt contest at the time! Teeshirts were frozen in blocks of ice and the contestants were to try and get them out and on. Some kids too them to the river to dunk them in, etc. Fun stuff. We sat in the Brewery and watched the kayakers and tubers on the river and then came on back home.
Neighbor came over to ask if OK to do some trimming of tree limbs, etc. Ray told him to have at it. With our old houses, everything is right to the property line...so his trees and our trees can of get mixed in together. :thumbup:
We're grilling smoked pork chops out tonight and that'll be supper. Ray's having beans with his and I'm on to a favorite that most people don't like...brussel sprouts!! ;D
jane
I'll line up for your Brussels Sprouts. Have loved them all of my life. Just ask, and I'll be there! What's for dessert?
Whatever you want to bring! :D
Yummy! I'll sneak in quietly... ;D
Yep...the more the merrier!! They were good, too. My husband wrinkles up his nose...and yet he likes cabbage. Same thing, I tell him, only smaller and more flavorful!! :thumbup:
HOT here today. I'm in for the day.
jane
Jane. Try putting the Brussels On a baking sheet. Spray, Salt and pepper. and bake in oven.
I usually have potato, Carrots and other veg with them. Bake in oven. Cut side down. Sprouts taste a lot different. He may like them. I think men sort of remember their mothers just boiling them.
We've them roasted many times, and it hasn't changed his view of them. That's ok...he likes a lot of veggies I don't. :2funny:
Maybe rain tomorrow and cooler temps.
I can't imagine the 120 or so Phoenix area had. No thank you!
Jane
Hi Gals, we had a quiet day yesterday--church & SS, calls from all 3 kids + 1 grandson for Father's day and a steak dinner with fresh peaches on ice cream for dessert.
Today, I've put in a load of laundry & have another ready to follow it. The fridge repairman is coming this afternoon to see if he can do anything with this piece of GE junk! Water dispenser won't dispense and the ice cube maker freezes up and spits cubes and generally is a pain.
I like brussel sprouts and eat them steamed or roasted. John will eat them, but doesn't really care for them.
Bunny got groomed Sat. I told her to do a summer cut and she really did! She looks like a short-haired dog with a fluffy tail and ears. Apparently, she is cold and has really been cuddling up with us since. Love it. Usually, with her long thick hair, she gets overheated quickly and goes down to the foot of the couch. I still can't believe how normal she is acting. Sure hope it lasts.
It was around 82 over the weekend--just beautiful, but supposed to start warming up today 88, tomorrow 91 and the humidity is to rise also. Yuck. I agree, Jane, about Phoenix's 120 degrees. That's unbearable. We were out there once when it was 115 and decided we were never going to retire there. John has a sister in Scottsdale who seemingly doesn't get too stressed by it. She just stays in the AC.
Have a nice day everyone. Sharon
They are saying will be 97 for us by noon today. Now over 2 weeks in the 90s. I have had enough summer.
Will stay in again until about 7pm then run to library. I have to keep my skin well covered which I think I do but this year the sun is getting to it. I was using a 50 sun cream but not sure that I am not allergic to it. Now got to use a prescription cream but stay indoors.
That is hard for me. Prefer the outdoors.
Heat index already high and not nice out there. Ray gave up after 5 holes of golf and came home, thank heavens. I was going to walk to the Library to return a book, but decided to drive. Glad I did. I also got a car wash and came home and cleaned the mats and inside and that was enough in the shade for me.
Like Sharon, I'm finishing the third load of laundry, and then we'll be caught up for a few days.
Stay cool and well hydrated, Buddies!
jane
Hi everyone, We got back fro Neskowin yesterday afternoon, Keith decided he didn't wnat me to drive back down the coast. Kept insisting it would be shorter to drive east to I-5 which took over an hour to drive the 60 miles inland. Then through Salem to the freeway and back to the coast was even longer, What should have taken 3.5-4 hours to get home took 6. So much for keith's idea of it taking less time.
We had a good time and I ate way too much good food as we ate out for every meal. But skipped lunch or dinner . We walked on the beach but I couldn't get freckles to walk in the water. We visited the house that Keith's grandfather built, they called it a cabin but has 4 bedrooms (it is a house.)
Definitely hot here today, but so dry, it's keeping the humidity down (comparatively speaking). At least it's not like Phoenix. Right now, they're predicting some rain for us this weekend. There is supposed to be a beautiful full "Strawberry Moon" on this summer solstice night.
I played bridge this afternoon, but left as soon as I could. My back was killing me all afternoon - don't know why. But all I wanted to do was get home and take some pain med. I didn't go up to dinner - called to have them pack it in a to-go box, and picked it up when I went for my mail. I'm pretty sure I'll be in bed early tonight.
Just came in from my evening walk, and Bummer, it looks as though we won't be able to see the Strawberry Moon from here because we have so much cloud cover. I have enjoyed it for several evenings now, but it is the real thing tonight and only tonight. If YOUR skies are clear, be sure to get out and take a look, as it is a once in 50, or 70, or whatever they said, year thing. Sorry about your back, Mary.
I had a delightful luncheon today: picked up by two good looking gentlemen, both over ten years younger than I, and taken out to one of my favorite local restaurants, we had a great time. One is a priest, and my landlord for 13 years now, and the other his brother, who is visiting. Nice people. Charming and fun to talk to.
Becky will arrive from Missouri on the 2nd and we are having a big all family party at Debi's on the 3rd. I'm planning to just sort of hunker down and conserve my energies during our current heat wave, just to make sure I am thriving for that event. I'll be making up two casseroles of cheese & macaroni for my contribution to the eating, which pretty much goes on all day, or at least from two until sevenish. Then everyone helps clean up the debris and pulls out of there by eightish. Basically, our summer parties are one big, long crab feast out of doors. Their house has a two-story deck that runs the whole width of the property, with a pier and a number of types of boat. They also set up a water volley ball net down below, and there is a concrete basketball court with a net pole that can be lowered when it is taken over by little scamps. Great place for partying, and we've been doing it there for over thirty years now.
The Washington/Baltimore corridor has been having a heat wave, but we are talking 90° for highs. Here on the bay, with the lovely breezes off of the water, we have been at least 6° cooler. The reverse effect is true in the winter. LOVE where I live!
God Bless Y'all, and be good, now!
MaryPage - Please send me some crabs. I do hope we can find some when we go to the beach in a couple of weeks. The Strawberry Moon isn't visible here, either - although it was gorgeous last night.
Sleep well, Buddies!
Marilyn, welcome back. It sounds like you had a nice time except for the long drive home. Men & their shortcuts!!
Mary, I'm sorry your back is hurting you too. Have you tried any exercises (like knee to chest) to see if that helps. My back isn't out of joint, so exercise isn't helping me. Keep the pain meds close.
Hot and getting hotter and more humid here, in the low 90's. Better than last week though. We were able to see the strawberry moon here. Lovely.
Mary Page, I envy you the big family parties and all the crabs too. Enjoy.
I think the repairman got my fridge fixed. We'll see. I worked with JOhn on his computer getting him set up on a couple programs. He really has limited computer skills. I also did a load of laundry. Never did get to the 2nd, but it is in now. John is off playing bridge.
Hi to all. Sharon
Quote from: MaryPage on June 20, 2016, 08:52:57 PM
Basically, our summer parties are one big, long crab feast out of doors.
Mom
I hear that you have crabs...
I hope that you enjoyed them!
Yum!
Sandy
(giggle)
Welcome home, Marilyn - glad you had a good long weekend (except for the trip home, of course).
I did finally see the moon for a few minutes last night. It was already "up", so didn't get the spectacular viewing. I "slept in" this morning (until 7:30), and my back is much better. I went on to Silver Sneakers, and didn't have a problem. So I did get some extra movement, too. Nothing else going on today.
Happy Hot Tuesday, Buddies!
And What a Wind Storm we got last night. Was 10pm and the rain came. Then the wind of they say 76 miles a hour. Heard a crash and half of a big old tree next door fell on the house. its new so sitting empty. I was O.K other than the usual mess of tree limbs in my front yard.
So now back up again to 90s today. It is 87 now. I for one tired of it. Was looking forward to summer but now looking forward to Fall.
Marilyn.....uh...maybe K is not a good GPS for the most "direct" or "shortest" route! ;D
Maryz...glad back is much better.
I imagine Molly is busy with M's visit.
GinnyAnn....how are you doing? We miss your posts.
Hi to MaryPage, Sharon, Jeanne
Our storms are to come tonight, "they" say.
Eyes are ok...but I have a small "something" on my lower eyelid, near the tear duct, so he wants me to come back and see their "biopsy and eyelid plastic surgeon". So appt now in early August. At worse it's basal cell skin cancer...and at best "she" ( the doc) will laugh, he said, and say it's nothing but...(big long medical words here).
Tomorrow off to surgeon for Ray and maybe the artificial skin thing. Always something!
Jane
I had to have yet another basal cell removed from my nose. I use sunscreen and big hat and not in the sun but I still have them.....I guess from when I was younger and always in the sun......Darlene
Marilyn. My Husband was the worse when it came to traveling in the car. Only time I would get mad. You could tell him the way he should go but he would just argue. We lived in Danville Illinois for a few years and he even was heading for Danville Indiana but swore he was right. It got that I would just sit and let him do his thing. And as for stopping anyplace. one could forget about that. I had to threaten to just for him to let me out. He keep going and I would get a bus or train. For a few years when I came to US I didn't drive. Did not have a license but once I got one. Got a car. Then that took care of the problem. Use to just tell him I would drive my car. He sort of learned a lot in later years. Was my way or the Highway.
Jeanne I am sitting here chuckling to myself about your husband.
Jane you are so right on about Keith's GPS LOL
I have to take freckles to the vet tomorrow, she has been yelping when she get up and it is time for her yearly check-up and immunizations.
Another day of perfect beauty here on the bay. I will be off to get a haircut at noon, followed by a swift charge through our local grocery to pick up a few items, and then home for a wee afternoon nap.
Wishing you each a lovely day!
I had one of THOSE nights last night - woke up about 3:30, and never got back to sleep. I finally gave up and got up about 4:30. Yuck. I went on to swimming, and then to Vicki's class. That was only me, so after a short time, we adjourned to an early lunch. I ate half of a "bagel and lox" (yum) at Einstein's Bagels, and then we headed for our respective homes. I got about a half-hour nap when the phone woke me up. I hope I sleep well tonight. We're in for another hot one today. My outdoor thermometer says 104, but it's up against the building in the direct sun, so I'm sure that's not right. But it probably is 90+. Blech!
I hope you sleep well tonight, too, Mary. My secret for getting right back to sleep, when I have had to get up to use the privy, is to work on planning and building my dream house, no expense considered. Boom, I go to sleep right off the bat, and, in all these long years, have never really finished that house!
I slept a good 9 hours last night like the night before. Had storms both nights. Could turn off the A/C. I hate that thing running all the time, but in 90 deg weather its needed. Last night it went down to 67 deg and still this morning until noon. Now it is going up and up again. So it will have to go back on.
I did have strange dreams last night and it seems like a few people from S and F in it. Just their faces and you Mary Z was one. Forgotten it now but seems to tie into medical. I had been talking to my daughter in Texas who need her knees replaced and keeps getting thos shots that last no time now. So maybe because you had been talking about yours then that is where the dream came from. I dream a lot now. Never anything bad but just many all night long. Some I miss when I wake up.
Sorry to bother your sleep, Jeanne. LOL Just glad it wasn't a nightmare. I hope your niece and I both have good luck with our knees.
MaryPage, I usually go right back to sleep after a potty break, but this time I was thinking about the upcoming trips, and it just wouldn't shut down.
Storms here last night, and we went to Dubuque in the rain.
No skin graft today because they got the approval from Medicare too late to grow the skin. Yep, it's artificial skin, but it's a living thing grown in a petrie dish. It's a biologic. I've heard that word on ads for an arthritis med, but I never knew what it meant. I looked it. A whole new world of drugs, I guess. Next week is now the day for the graft. And back for weekly appts. Good thi g we had no definite plans for the summer!
More storms coming tonight and dark clouds are gathering to the west. Bridge was good....8 of us...but I'm glad to be home.
Jane
Yes Jane. They are showing on our Weather that Iowa going to get what we had last 2 nights. Usually you get the first.
Maryz. That is my Texas Daughter on the Knee. Don't have any Nephew or Nieces. Had brothers but they never married. Only have one Cousin also. Small families ours.
Beginning to buck up again now as I have the 2 daughters. 5 Grands, 6 GGrands. My family name has died out now. A shame.
Jeanne - sorry I got that wrong. Good luck to your daughter, in any case. The branch of John's family had only daughters, who changed their names when they married, or sons who had their own daughters. So his name will probably die out, too.
jane, I must have missed about Ray's skin graft. Is this for the cut that he got last spring? Is the store paying for all this? That really turned into something difficult.
No, Mary, that gash healed fine. He got this one on the back of the other leg....bashed it on a connector bar on his bike....a large hematoma developed, and they then had to remove that. Big "chunk" of leg gone...so it's slowly healing, but doc think this skin graft wpuld help the process...or not.
Looks like storms may be south and east of us. I sure hope so.
jane, Ouch! Give Ray an extra hug for me!
Well I got my notice from Social Security that my income is now short $182. I don't see where they are giving me a piece of Keith;s just my own. So now I will be calling the m and asking What's up with that.
Freckles had her Vet appointment today and she is is perfect condition the vet even complimented me on how good i take care of her and all my animals. She got her yearly shots and will go back on Monday to have her teeth cleaned.
Where is Sharon?
I haven't been able to post for a while and perhaps I should re-introduce myself again! ;)
I've had problems with my computer several times, along with the enormous task of getting ready for Mohamed's arrival, welcoming him and getting him settled to our local time so he does not wander through the house during the night. He had a good flight, but had to take a taxi from our Airport, since the highway has been under repairs in several places and friends here were hesitant to try and drive to the airport. Me, too! He remained here while he adjusted to the time difference and then drove up to visit with friends and former Medical Dr. in Maryland.
He'll be back in the next few days.
MARILYN - It was very interesting to read about the Magnesium you take every night. Not having leg pain is a true blessing. I have been having pains along my right thigh all the way down to my knee almost every night and sometimes even during the day when I am sitting down. I plan to discuss this with my Medical Dr. soon and ask if I could possibly begin taking something to reduce/eliminate the pains.
MARYPAGE - I also plan to inquire about beginning to drink Tonic Water. I noted the brand you wrote about and will see if I can find some in one of our local stores.
The most harsh body pains I continue to have are up/down my spine - every day and throughout the day, except when I lay down for a brief nap on the sofa or bed. A few months ago, the Dr. told me the cause of the continued pain was "just my age." I could have smacked him!
We've been having some really intense hot weather and more expected in the next few days - in the high 90's. Thus, I'm enormously grateful for the excellent AC working as needed!
Since Mohamed has our car in MD, I've been house-bound recently, which is REALLY unusual for me. Friends have stayed in touch with me, offered to take me shopping if needed, and I've been busy with the Yard fellows today as they mowed and trimmed the bushes.
Yesterday, I talked with the Pastor of the Church I used to attend before I began to have the enormous back pains. He mentioned that he had included a request prior to his sermon last Sunday for continued prayers for my son, David, as he settles into his new
2-year assignment at a military base in Korea. That was a real blessing for me. I sent a couple of messages to David.
Yesterday, one of our dear friends and her husband came by to take a look at my computer and was able to straighten out whatever had been preventing it from working. She is a Computer professional, so I'm really happy to know her!
Not much else going on here. Just trying to stay cool in this really hot weather, and talk with Mohamed when he calls several times each day. He has my Cell phone with him, so sure hope I don't lose electricity here if we get any thunder storms.
Hope everyone is getting ready for a good weekend.
Enjoy!
I join Jeanne and MaryZ in having a dtr with knee problems.One of my dtrs has a torn meniscus(sp) w/lots of
pain. She had an MRI done and that showed the problem, but she told the doc she couldn't have surgery right now because she was leaving for London for the summer ;
He told her to take the MRI with her as she made need to show it to drs. in London :( Reason for going to London-
husband is transferred there for 2-4 years w/IRS) Even w/the knee problem she has been to Germany, Brussels, etc., etc. and climbed mountains (beautiful scenery sent )
I know nothing about the myriad laws concerning Social Security, but I did think one thing was engraved in stone: i.e., you can only receive one person's benefits. That is to say: your own OR a spouse's under the other spouse's benefits. Not both. That has been my understanding, but I will be interested to hear what they come up with regarding Marilyn's situation. In my case, because I had my own right to Social Security from having worked under it for decades, and because, both as my second husband's widow and as my third husband's widow they double checked to see what I should claim, they told me my benefits were larger than a portion of my husbands would be, and therefore I could not claim the spousal benefit, but should stick with my own. They were, on both occasions, quite adamant that it would be the one or the other, and not both. Marilyn, I strongly advise you to GO SEE THEM. This is much more satisfactory than trying to arrive at answers over the phone.
MaryPage & Marilyn...That's my understanding, too, and my own SS from my working years is much higher than 1/2 of Ray's would be. If Marilyn meant that the $182 was what she should have had additional-- the difference between her own and 1/2 of K's...it may be that that won't happen for another month, as they were married in late May and SS is always a month behind, as I recall...or that SS needs proof of the wedding, etc. I also would advise a visit to a SS office, and for Marilyn to take along a copy of her marriage certificate/proof of the wedding, etc. and have them sort it out. I've found them to be very helpful and knowledgeable and it's easier to deal in person than on the phone.
Joy...My sister had the torn meniscus, but it finally healed on its own. She wore a knee wrap and had a lot of pain for many months in the process, however. Wow, to get to spend a summer in London and have her own place to stay with her husband sounds delightful. All the air miles flying back and forth not so much fun these days.
Molly...glad M arrived safely and will be back to rest up and relax in a few days. Maybe you can ask around and find some new doctors. Being told pain in or along the spine that lasts all day long is "aging" is hogwash, in my opinion. My docs have explained to me how our bodies change, how arthritis sets in...but they've had MRIs and xrays to show that. No doctor has ever said any intense pain, as you describe it, is just from old age.
Maryz...stay safe in this weather!
Hi to Sharon, Darlene, Jeanne, and I hope we hear from GinnyAnn and Sue soon.
Beautiful day here, and we seem to have escaped the storms last night. No appts for docs for a bit and that's good news! I was very tired last night after having to be up and ready to go at 7:30 am two days in a row. I'm NOT a morning person since I retired. :2funny:
So...some laundry, and get a walk in while it's cool, and then catch up on family computer stuff...Quicken, etc. to,log in miles for these doc visits, and then time to read and "chill out."
Jane
Hi everyone. Looks like I was promoted from newbie to Jr member..lol. It seems we all are dealing with heat..same here..going to my daughters for a few days next week..will take my wide brim hat as I know we will be taking kids to the river swimming..and will be going into San Antonio one day to shop....Marlyin hope you get your so straight...This may not be the appropriate site to ask...but does any one have suggestions on preventing constipation....seems the older I get the more sluggish...I do take a dose of fiber ..Metamucil every day...and stool softener...any tips. Thanks. Darlene
Joy, I had a degenerated meniscus "shaved" about 15 years ago on this same knee. The doc took x-rays about 2 years ago of both knees, and even I could see that there was no cartilage left - just bone-on-bone. He pretty much said, timing of replacement was up to me. At that time, I was having no pain or problems, so no pain/no surgery. That's changed, and now I'm ready to have the left one replaced. I've never had any problems with the right one. Go figure!
Hi Molly - you've been missed. Glad Mohamed got here okay, and I hope you have some quality time with him. I drink tonic water - just get the store brand. I like it over ice with a slice of lime. I don't really like soft drinks (Coke, Pepsi, 7-up, etc.), and don't do alcoholic beverages any more. So this is my non-water/non-coffee choice.
Darlene, I take a stool softener every other day, and that seems to work for me. I do drink a lot of water and/or coffee, and I think that helps, too. No other suggestions here.
Marilyn, I agree, sometimes a face-to-face meeting is more satisfactory. It seems to me that after John died, my payment went up - not as much as his had been, but more than mine - so it was some combination. I guess they do need to be notified that your marital status has changed, although I don't think that would have any bearing on the amount. Good luck.
Sharon has been missing for a day or two. I hope all is okay with her.
And, of course, we always worry about Sue. I wonder if she's back home by now.
It's a pretty quiet Thursday around here. I think we're all hunkering down because of the oppressive heat. Stay cool, Buddies!
Drink lots and lots and lots of water and take the Metamucil TWICE a day, if at all possible. If not, because it interferes with your pills or something, then take MORE of it at that one time. Me, I've been taking Metamucil since 1986, and have never failed. I take 3 heaping teaspoons in a juice glass (6 oz glass) full of 100% cranberry juice, once a day, thereby killing 2 birds with 1 stone, as it were. I have not been constipated for all of those THIRTY YEARS! Actually, a specialist put me on the Metamucil not for constipation, but for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. And it is an ENORMOUS help with IBS! I find, however, that only the Original coarse ground works for me. The smooth types and the orange or berry ones, just have not worked. Each of us is different, so you kind of sort of have to experiment with the different kinds they have for sale.
Hi Gals, I played bridge and went to lunch with the gals yesterday and was so tired when I got home, I guess I forgot to post. I was up at 7:30 to get picked up at 9:00. The golf club had someone else in our room, so we went to the home of one of our members who lives on a "farm" not far from SC. Has a gorgeous house and grounds, raises miniature goats, etc. Cards were so-so. I was in the middle.
Molly, I agree with Jane about the Dr who told you it was your age! That's just a poor excuse for not looking into it any further. Neuro Spine of Carolina is a group of doctors that specialize in spinal care. If there is an office reasonably close to you, I advise you to go to them or some other spinal specialist. Glad M is back safely.
Marilyn, did the vet find out the reason for Freckles pain at getting up? Glad she was in good health generally. Sorry about the SS but I think Jane and MP have it right and to go in and see them.
Jane, I, too, was wondering where the skin graft was going. Sounds high tech. I do hope it "takes". I've seen all the storms in the midwest. I'm glad you're all okay. We have a chance of some next week, but it seems like most of the storms are north of the Charlotte area. We aren't getting any. Supposed to be 98-100 today with a heat index over 100. I'll get my groceries and head right back home!
Mary & all with knee problems, I am thinking about having some cell implants injected into my knee. It is supposed to regrow the cartilage. I do not want a knee replacement, but I sure do have a lot of pain in mine. They won't let me use Voltaren Gel anymore because of the diclofenac I take for general pain. I've used Capsaicin (sp?), and it helps, but not like the Voltaren.
Darlene, Have you tried Magnesium? I recommend the Slo-Mag. It really loosened me up. My daughter has started eating goji berries and says that those have really made a difference for her and she had a serious constipation problem. My problem is loose bowels, so I try to stay away from things like that.
Joy, from what I've heard, a torn meniscus can be repaired laparoscopically. (sp?) It is done as an out patient and minimal down time. How nice though that she gets to go to London to live for a while. That's really the way to see the country. How come our IRS goes abroad though?
Mary, you mentioned thinking about coming trips--when & where? I do hope you can get some sleep though. It is a constant problem for me too.
Jeanne, hope your temps are better. Sharon
Sharon, I thought about you while I was awake in the middle of the night. 8^) I'm going on an American Cruise Lines trip off the coast of Maine in August, with John's sister and BIL. First trip where I have to manage things by myself, so it's a bit scary.
Social security just told me I have to wait a year to draw on Keith's benefits. Said to apply in February three months before the year is up. Gotta gset ready to go to lunch with the furry friend members.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions..I will try some of them..Ssharon..I already take magnesium and what is goji berries? Darlene
Sharon: I can't tell you how many peoplehave asked me about the USA having an office in England, and the answer
is "I don't have a clue to that", but it is a VERY nice job ::)
Marilyn. I think on Social Security it all depends if a husband is still living or after he passes.
I had no problems even though I had not been married to him for 40 years. (Still good friends) and had been married for 15 years all told.. I had paid on my own for 40 years and after he passed they upped mine to what he was getting which then made mine double as he was high Salary. Before he passed and I started taking mine they figured the best one to take. On him or my own and as not worth changing I just stayed with mine. He died on the 5th of the month. We get paid on the Third so I got a payment of the new amount the 3rd of next month No problems. Just had to give copy of Marriage and Divorced paper dates.
My friends seem to get 50% of the amount their husbands draw when both still married and together. I would think that your will be the same way.But it will not be what you have had single added to 50% of his. Will just be the highest. Go to office and not try on the Internet.
It does not make any difference how many other wives and man had. If they never married and reached the age of either 62 or 65 when your now husband took his then they can claim 50% But again they will check and see if the women had worked which amount will be the larger
They are saying that will be not money in it by 2028 so the younger now will not have to figure it all out. I don't see how the gov. has managed to do it. One time I figured out what had been deducted from me in that 40 years each month for SS. I think I got back in payments all of it within a couple year at most. Same with the FICA that was deducted. One thing I don't say a thing about or complain the the US Social Security.
Marilyn....glad you got an answer. I guess the year wait makes sense, so there are no fraud marriages just to collect the $$$.
It looks to be a beautiful day here. Yesterday was wonderful...temps in mid 70s and a breeze. I did some pruning of honeysuckle bushes that had grown over the fence & into the neighbor's driveway and some weeding. I now have the mosquito bites to prove it!
No big plans for today. Our turn to host our Fri. Nite out group. Ray and I drove to a new restaurant for lunch yesterday and that's where we'll meet tonight. It's nice to find a new place to try.
Have a great day!
Jane
Mary, I'm sure you will manage fine with your luggage and all. Once on the ship, they will take care of everything. I slept well last night. Sorry you're still having problems. Not fun.
Jane, how wonderful to be in the 70's! We got up to 96 yesterday and supposed to top out at 92 today. Next week in the high 80's. Chance of storms this evening and again next Monday. I do hope we get some rain. Your honeysuckle sounds lovely. I always loved the smell of it but it does attract bees. We had the vines on the end of our porch when I was little and I learned to stay away from them. Yuck on the mosquitoes. They love me. Scared of what they might be carrying these days.
Joy, funny about the IRS.
Darlene, gogi berries are dried berries. I haven't looked for them but I assume they would be either in the produce aisle or where the raisins are.
Marilyn, glad you got the SS figured out.
Not much going on here. Sharon
I went to DMV this morning only 3 people ahead of me, It was $26.50 to change my name and get a new license with my new name, But when I have to renew in 18 it will be $40. Yikes, I remember my first on was only $3. Now with the barcodes, and holograms on them they cost a lot more.
i see I forgot to mention on here, like I didn on Facebook that Freckles did very well at the vet on wednesday, She has to go back on Monday to have her teeth cleaned.
Weather is a repeat....hot and humid and then t'storms this afternoon. We stepped out to walk and decided too hot and humid, so I did some watering of our potted geraniums and took my hanging baskets down and put them in a tub of water to get good and soaked.
Inside day for us...as temps rise to the 90s and humidity is in the very uncomfortable level. Ray's gone to the grocery....going to try tomorrow a Mr. Food recipe...pork tenderloin, rootbeer, and BBQ sauce in a slow cooker. Then shred it for serving. Sounds easy for a hot Sunday night meal tomorrow.
Stay cool and safe wherever you are.
jane
Hi Gals. Jane, we have the same weather. Ugh! Your Sunday night meal sounds good and cool. Your geraniums must love you for putting them in a bucket to soak. I guess that's why mine never did well. I was too inconsistent in watering.
Marilyn, that is expensive for a driver's license. Glad you got your new one. Also glad Freckles is doing well. I'm sure the Rimadyl will help him with his pulled muscle. Bunny actually jumped up on our bed this morning! It is a very high one for our little girl and she hadn't been doing it for a while. It is really hard to think anything is wrong with her.
No major plans here. John is playing bridge in Charlotte. I had some trouble getting to sleep last night, but finally succeeded and slept in till 9:00.
I'm wishing Sue would call or post or write again. She is having a really slow recovery.
Hi to all. Sharon
I am feeling so very sad over the flooding in beautiful West Virginia. So many deaths and so much ruined property. So many homes gone forever.
And yes, Sharon, I worry about Sue not being back with us. I do hope she is being spoiled rotten by her family.
I agree, MaryPage - the flooding and the fires are awful. As bad as the heat and humidity are, at least that's all we're having to deal with at present.
Lots of hugs to Sue - she is missed.
Yesterday was one very long one. I literally didn't stop from 6:30 am until about 9:30 pm. Swimming and coffee. Then a couple of us went to a 10 am matinee to see "The Free State of Jones", with Matthew McConaughey. Pretty good - based on a true story from the Civil War, one I hadn't heard about before. I left just before the end of the movie to get to play duplicate. My partner and I did fairly well. I had stupidly managed to lock my apartment key inside the door when I left, so I had to call to get someone to let me in when I got back. After supper, I played bridge with three 90+ year olds here at The Terrace. They are sharp and SO funny. Today, I'm hibernating - doing as little as possible.
Glad everyone is staying cool.
Sharon I didn't get a new liscens just a duplicate of the one I have onlyh with the name change, i get a new one in 18. Going to the dog park with freckles in just a little bit,
Hot out still and so today I did my roast chicken and roast potatoes again on top of the stove. Came out great. Enough for tomorrow also. Did some sprouts in the MW and so did not make any heat in the kitchen. Now will be a Yogurt, Banana and a couple cookies later tonight as I ate dinner at 4pm Had not eaten lunch.
Hot and humid here again, too. We walked a bit this morning. But the hunidity was terrible. My mom used to say it was "close" outside...so humid it was very uncomfortable.
Stay cool and safe!
Jane
Just heard thunder and thought a big storm would come. Fooled us. Enough rain to just mess up the windows on the car that had dust on them. Car needs a good cleaning
There was a bridge game here this afternoon - not particularly good cards, but good company. We had some thunder, too - but not even a sprinkle - at least not over my place. This has been a quiet weekend, but tomorrow is another all-day thing. All good stuff, but long.
Hugs, Buddies!
good Morning every Buddy. I am taking freckles to the vet this morning to have her teeth cleaned. Yesterday I took her for an unofficial visit to an adult foster home just down the street from here. I was asked by relatives to take her there for a visit. Peoples have stopped me on the street and after hearing she is a Therapy dog would ask me to bring her there, so I did. One lady who is bedridden just cried when she petted Freckles. What a blessing to be able to comfort them with Freckles.
Marilyn, Freckles is indeed a blessing to all the people you visit and also to you. Hope she does well with the teeth cleaning.
Mary, you have had a few busy days. Take it easy and don't get over-tired, especially with your sleep problems preventing a good night's rest. I've had a good couple nights and certainly feel better when I do. I'm so glad you are able to play so much bridge. That seems like a good activity for you. I would like to play more than I do.
We were supposed to get some rain yesterday and predicted for late afternoon/ night today + tomorrow morning. We'll see. It all seems to go around us. We haven't had any for about 3 weeks.
Nothing planned this week other than cleaning lady Wed and my 2nd try at a nerve block on Friday.
Still nothing from Sue. Hi to everyone. Sharon
Much cooler here today...low 70s and so nice to be able to be outside and breathe! The mosquitoes are bad, and I have a couple of bites. The deer have been having a vegetable feast in our backyard....the centers of several large hostas are all nibbled off!! So, I went off to the Farm Fleet and bought some animal spray to keep them away. It seems awful for a few hours and worked well last year to keep the deer from eating my geraniums.
I did get a walk in and I've been to the two groceries so we're ok for a few days.
Nothing else new here either....tomorrow is the skin graft, I hope.
Later 'Gators!! ::)
jane
THE GREEKS will be on most PBS channels for the second time tonight. Apparently it will be every Tuesday night at nine o'clock Eastern for as long as this new series lasts. Some of you indicated you would like to have seen it, so I am letting you know.
Also, if any of you can stay up that late, Charlie Rose is having some experts on Brexit on tonight. His show is often repeated the next day in the daytime, so if you can't stay up for it (it comes on at eleven EDT here), you should check your PBS schedule to see if it will be on in the daytime where you are.
It has been a perfectly gorgeous day here on the bay. We have had about a week when it has been beautiful and mostly in the seventies, with heavenly breezes blowing. My sunny yellow hibiscus has been blooming its lovely heart out. Geraniums are vigorous, as well. Happy days!
Why, when after 3 weeks of 90+ heat and today a nice 79 i just did not set to and get the porch and furniture all washed down and lots done? What happened. I ate to much lunch, Lay down for a few minutes and woke up 2 hours later. Now after 5pm and need to run out to Wall Marts and Aldi's. So this day shot. Feel good though. Saying it will be 59 deg tonight and so plan on doing lots of work tomorrow. Tonight before dark will just take a walk.
Isn't this what retirement is all about. We earned it.
Jane. So you have a Farm and Fleet also. I have on just 4 min. away. Have to run over there tonight as I use a lot of Walnuts and right now they have theirs at 4.99 lb. usually $6.99 and at other places $7.99. Only thing with F and F is the stuff that they sell this time of year that farmers and other places put on their fields. The air so strong in there that I can only be in for a short time. Really bothers my Sinus. I buy my Jean's there and did find some cute tops the other night. Ours is massive with a big Auto side. They do my oil changes and tires, batteries etc. Still they are a family company. Sort of like WMarts I think.
I'm glad to hear that some folks have been getting cooler weather. It certainly is not doing that here. We've been over 90 every day for a couple of weeks now, and the next 7 days are predicted for into the 90s. And no rain! Not entirely true -there have been isolated scattered showers, but none at my place.
Yesterday I got the chance to visit with a second cousin I had seen only once since we were children. My grandfather and her grandmother were siblings. She lives in Kansas, and was in the area visiting her son near Nashville. She made the effort to come here to see me. And it was a treat to renew a kinship that might turn into a friendship. A special day.
Today was much quieter - just Silver Sneakers and home today.
Enjoy your "coolness", Buddies!
Just read all the interesting posts and it surely sounds like folks are busy. Mohamed just called to let me know that he'll be laving Maryland tomorrow morning to return here in early afternoon. He's enjoyed catching up with the Maryland/Washington DC friends, consulting with his former Dr., doing a bit of shopping and checking the car to make sure that it will be ready to travel back here tomorrow. He's helped the wife of a good friend set up her new computer and visited some of our former Maryland neighborhoods, so he's had a good time.
Our weather here has been really pleasant, cooler than a few days ago and enjoyable. Happy weekend to all Friends!
Good very early morning! It's 3 AM and here I am again on the computer instead of asleep in my bed. I tried and tossed and turned till about 2:30 and gave up and got up. Grrrr!
It was lovely here today too. Barely reached 80. We got almost a half inch of rain Mon. night & was cloudy today, but the temps are to go up to the upper 80's for the next week or so with a chance of rain each day, emphasis on "chance".
Jane, I hope Ray's skin graft goes well. Sounds a little scary but maybe it isn't. Glad your weather has been nice.
Mary, how nice to renew a friendship with your cousin. I hope you are able to keep up the connection. Sorry you are so hot. Usually we are about the same. We had about 10 days of 90's but that run seems broken now, thank goodness. Do you feel your Silver Sneakers class is helping you with your flexibility and strength? I hope so.
Molly, I'm glad M has had a nice visit in Md. I know you will be glad to see him home tomorrow, er today.
Jeanne, I hope your cool air holds for your cleaning flurry tomorrow. Take it easy if it gets too hot though. It will wait.
Have a nice day everyone. Sharon
Sorry you were up, Sharon. Turns out I was, too - only not for the same reason. The fire alarm went off here about 4:45 a.m.. Since this was a swimming day, when I'd usually get up at 6, I didn't even try to go back to sleep. No nap, either - so I'll probably be dragging by mid-evening. I do think the Silver Sneakers has helped some with stability and mobility. I'm able to do a lot of movement in the water that I'd never be able to do on land, but I knew I needed some gravity-based movements, too. If you have access to one of these programs, you might give it a try. Our instructor (and I assume it's true throughout the program) is very insistent on doing only what you're comfortable with. About half is done standing and half sitting, but some of our folks are only able to do it seated - and that's okay. No pressure to do anything more than what your body can handle.
Marilyn, I don't usually comment on your Freckles - don't know why - but I'm so impressed with how well you both do with your hospital and nursing home visits. I know how much it means to some of the folks here, and I know you're appreciated in your area. Keep up the good work!
The Terrace has a new management company (as of April), and an interim executive director (after they fired the existing one). This afternoon, the interim had a meeting with the residents. I think it went very well. The room was crowded (YEA!) and the questions and comments were pretty much kept to generalities (usually a problem). She spoke well, explaining the immediate plans and some of the long-range plans, and answered the questions satisfactorily. I think she was able to put some of the residents' minds at ease, and definitely opened the lines of communication. One of the things I appreciated was how she kept referring to The Terrace as our "home" - which indeed it is. I hope this was a sign of good things coming.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Marilyn...I'm sure the folks enjoyed Freckles visit.
Maryz....any idea what caused the alarm to go off?
Sharon....hope you could rest today and get a good night's sleep tonight.
Molly...hope M got home without a problem.
MaryPage...enjoy the nice days and beautiful flowers.
Jeanne...did you get the water thing fixed under your house?
The skin graft was easy and really fascinating. I got to watch. It's attached by four steristrips!
Then the gauzy wrap and then the elastic wrap and he's to be a couch potato....no unnecessary walking and keeping it elevated a lot. However, Dr. said also he wasn't saying "bed rest," but just don't do any unnecessary walking.
I played bridge and the cards were mediocre, but it's fun and our group has grown. 10 were there today.
It was a nice day...in mid 70s so AC could be turned off and that's always nice!
No big plans for the next few days either.
jane
jane, glad the graft procedure went well. I hope Ray behaves and that all goes well with the "take".
I think the alarm going off was a drill. They have to do middle-of-the-night drills, too, to be sure the abbreviated staff and the less-than-mobile residents know what to do. Sighhhhhh
Trying to get back to my normal schedule. :computer: I'm a bit 'out of sorts', but that can be normal after a vacation (right?)
Thinking of Sue. Miss her posts. Does she have a way for me to be in touch with her?
Jane I hope your Ray is doing well and getting better day by day.
Always good to hear from you, Ginny Ann. Where did you go on your vacation? Hope you had a good time and good weather.
I'm having a "Sharon" night. Went sound asleep at 11:15, and woke up at 12:45. Now at 1:30, here I am in the chair, wide awake. I will probably get back to sleep, though.
Hi Gals, I managed to stay awake most of yesterday altho I dozed in front of the TV. When I got to bed I died! I slept soundly and didn't even have to get up for a potty break for 8.5 hours. So nice.
Mary, I hope they don't have those night-time drills over once a year! How disturbing. I'm sorry you had another wakeful night last night. Hope you got back to sleep eventually. Glad the new administrator for the complex seems good. We don't have a SS program, but there are other exercise classes I could take if I would! I just hate having to keep a scheduled activity. Lori wants me to go VEGAN! She read somewhere that that was good for fibromyalgia. Yikes, don't think I could tolerate that.
Jane, so glad to hear that the skin graft was such a simple procedure. I hope it takes quickly. Glad you had fun at bridge. Good that the group is growing.
Ginny Ann, welcome back from wherever you were. I was wondering why you hadn't posted lately.
I've got to go to the grocery and the library in a bit. My nerve block is tomorrow.
Hi to all. Sharon
I did finally get back to sleep about 3 - and slept until 7:30. I'll probably take a short nap this afternoon.
Glad you got a good night's sleep, Sharon. One of the reasons I've stuck with the swim class is because it was regularly scheduled and because a bunch of us got to be friends. So we keep checking up on each other. The Silver Sneakers class works for me because it's here in the building. I know I need it, so I make myself go - and it's a way to chat with some of the other residents. I could probably eat a vegetarian diet, but I'd have to practically go back to school to learn all of what's required to get a balanced diet. And it's not something that offered here. So it wouldn't happen with me, either. LOL I hope the nerve block goes well and you get some relief
GinnyAnn....Did you go to Canada with your friends? I know you've always enjoyed that.
The Buddies have been sending cards to Sue at her son's address as his daughter-in-law suggested to me. She said they'd be sure Sue got them.
I'll email it to you.
Sue sent me a note by snail mail and said she was in an Assisted Living place and hoped to go home in a week or two. That was dated June 8. I guess she's still there since I don't think anyone has heard from her recently. I'm going to get another card in the mail to her.
Sharon....hoping that nerve block gives you pain relief!
Mary...enjoy that nap if it's needed! Good to see the new Interim Director held a meeting for all the residents to keep them "in the loop."
I ran out to three places for groceries for us for the next day or so and it looked as if rain would come at any moment. The clouds were so dark, and the air felt as if rain was imminent, but they seem to have blown over. Rain is predicted for this afternoon.
Ray's doing fine.
jane
Hello every Buddy Not much is new here on the Oregon coast. Tomorrow night is the monthly wine walk in downtown Coos bay. I am in charge of that for the Furry Friends table at an appliance store. We do not serve wine or food, we are there to display our dogs and let the people pet them . We do put out brochures about the group and have a donation jar is anyone feels like donating. wWe take no more than 4 dogs each month because of the lack of space.
I went to the Dr. yesterday about the pain in my side an it is all related to my back problems and muscle fatigue from sitting in one place for a long time driving. I also went to the ENT on Monday, I may have the balloon procedure done on the sinus ducts, in the meantime I am rinsing my sinus's with salie solution, it sure does help. I haven't had much of the drainage since i started doing that.
Mary, glad you got back to sleep. If I nap, I'm guaranteed not to get to sleep at night. I should really get myself in gear and go to a water exercise group, but I just hate the hassle. You're right about needing to get re-educated in order to eat A balanced diet if vegan. I picked up some frozen vegan meals and will see if they are at all palatable. I have a friend who turned vegan after she had a heart attack. She really lost weisght and had a lot of energy. She was VP oof tthe magazine, so haven't seen her much since I quit. She recently lost her husband very suddenly, so maybe she would enjoy teaching me how to eat that way. I'm inclined tho to go vegetarian if I have to and have fish and eggs, just no meat. Forgive my typing. Tremor has kicked up.
Jane, glad Ray is doing well. I need to send Sue another note too. You must be pl.anning some big meals if you went to 3 groceries. One was my limit. I did go to the library and stocked up with about 8 books. I buy them from their used book sstore, then I don't have to worry about due dates. I spent 11$. It helps their program and me too. Then when I'm done, I donate them back to them, so they win twice.
Marilyn, you didn't mentionn that you have a pain in the side with your back. That is what is really killing me. Send me an email with your details and what the dr. said, please. My drs have kind of brushed mine off. Sharon
No, no big meals planned. I had to go to three places to simply get what I needed. Our local grocery, for example, had no #4 brown cone coffee filters nor any sugar-free Oregon Chai liquid...so I have to go to WalMart for those. We wanted home-grown lettuce, so needed to go to the small produce and bakery store that's only open spring thru fall. They bake pies, rolls, etc there, carry local produce, and other such things. The owners used to have a grocery store in town, but now just have Bushel and a Peck. We don't have the big grocery stores that carry everything. :(
We've had a bit of rain, but could use more. Now the humidity builds.
It's hard to believe this is the last day of June!
Jane
Sharon I had the pain in my abdomen down below my appendectomy scar, very l.ow when I was driving the long distances earlier this month and if I sit for a long time . I was very worried about that pain but now that I know it was mostly muscle fatigue it am no longer worried.
Well, here it is July the One, and Chip has brought 2 large casseroles down from the top shelf of the kitchen cabinets for me. We are having our huge family crab feast on Sunday afternoon at Debi's. Becky arrives at BWI on Saturday. Greg is bringing one of his lovely tenderloins. This way, no one has to be on the road on Monday. We can get up and put our flags out and jolly well pad off back to bed if we want to on the actual Fourth!
I can now officially report that June was unusual for these parts. Every bit of it was heavenly. Temps mostly in the seventies, lovely breezes, and when it rained, it did so mostly at night! My darling favorite month of May was SUCH a washout this year, so June was like a sweet, sweet apology from the weather makers.
Today will be quiet and calm, as I have finished just about all of my chores, excepting some first of the month check writing. Will mail those on my way out to lunch. Chip has promised to take me to Grump's for that meal, leaving here at one. Gorgeous day here on the bay. Love & kisses to all from MaryPage.
Okay, now I understand, Jane. Occasionally, I also have things I can only find at WalMart or Publix but usually do it on a different day. WM has opened one of their grocery stores in Fort Mill right by the turn we take to & from church, so it i handy now to stop if I need something from there.
We got almost an inch of rain night before last, non predicted for today but 40 % chance for the next several days.
Marilyn, I guess your pain isn't where mine is. Thanks for filling me in.
Mary Page, you have indeed been lucky with your June weather while the rest of us sweltered or were rained on. Have a wonderful time at Debi's Sunday. I know you will. Sounds awesome.
We went out to dinner last night to hear a timeshare-related company tell us how to get rid of ours. I hope it works. I'm dressed and ready for the doctor's. Not looking forward to it. 18 injections is a lot!!! Just praying it works this time. Sharon
Sharon - fingers crossed for you. A young internet friend (age 40) has severe RA. She recently had a similar number of injections. It took a while - several day, maybe as long as a week - to get relief, but she finally did and says she is doing better than she has in a long, long time. I hope you get results as good.
Nothing going on around here - just hot. The southern half of our county has been put in the "extreme drought" status...and we still have nothing but minimum chances for rain in the upcoming week.
Today I had a hard time getting going. Ray is concerned about me because I didn't get outside and it was a beautiful day. I may have to see our family doctor for a recommendation for a psychiatrist. They are the docs that can write scripts when needed.
Our vacation was in Canada visiting with friends who live in their 'cabin' in the summer and their home here in Ohio for the rest of the time.
Ray got the lawn mowed today. Now we hope for rain to get it to grow again. :crazy2:
Sharon I sure hope the shots work for you.
We have a Walmart, but often get better deals from a local chain store. They have good produce.
Ray and I have no special plans for the holiday.
Hi Gals, it's 1 AM, so thought I would check in. The dr decided that if the injections he gave me the first time didn't work, there wasn't much point in doing them again. His only other option for me was a spinal nerve stimulator that would be implanted in my stomach or buttocks. There is a trial option that is temporary for 3-5 days to see if it would work. I'm not totally on board with that but considering it. I really think I need to go to Mayo's for a complete workup before I do anything like that.
On top of that, I've come down with a really awful cold. Why, I don't know. I spent all evening blowing and sneezing. I've finally got that stopped with Flonase and have taken Vit C & Coldeeze, so I hope I'll be better tomorrow--provided I can get some sleep tonight. Right now, it doesn't look promising.
Mary, I'm glad your friend finally found some relief. Sure wish I could. We're in the same boat weather wise--hot and dry. We are about -4", I think. Some chance over the next week, but not a big one. Kind of hit & miss over the area.
Ginny Ann, I'm so sorry you weren't able to get out in the nice weather. Perhaps a psychiatrist would help you come to grips with your grief and other problems. It's worth a try. I'm glad you got up to Canada. I know it's been a while since you were there. I don't shop at WM on a regular basis, just for a few items occasionally when it is handier than my usual chain store, Harris Teeter. I definitely agree on the produce. WM's usually isn't very good here.
No plans for the holiday, but that's a good thing since I'm sick with this cold. I hope everyone else will do something fun. Sharon
Sorry about your discomfort, Sharon - maybe a complete workup at Mayo would be worth it - and you might get some answers. Other that, a trial with the stimulator might be at least worth a try. Hugs and support whatever you choose.
Ginny Ann, always good to see you. Depression is SO hard to deal with. Maybe psychiatrist or psychologist could help you. Glad you got to go on your Canada getaway.
Nothing goin on here. I've been enjoying watching the birds on the feeders this morning. I finally got some cayenne pepper and put some in one of the feeders, to see if I could leave it out all night without the squirrels and possums getting into it. No problems this morning. We'll see what happens over a couple of nights.
There are fireworks going on almost every night around here - several from downtown. I could see those from my deck - except for the thick trees in the way. I should be able to see them very well this winter (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years).
Have a good holiday weekend, Buddies!
We had humongous storms last night, two separate and distinct visitations. It did not rain. The heavens poured buckets straight down upon us without mercy. Ah well; it passed.
And what a description of Life that is! We are flayed without mercy, but in the morning comes the sunshine.
This is a sparkle plenty day. Bay waters are just too glittery to look at. There are some sails out there, braving the blazing, but mostly this bright yellow and blue and green and white day is quiet and peaceful. This is an Always day. When we are forced to suffer ugly grey ones, we can flip the pages of our mind to this sort and enjoy some happy memory smiles.
Sharon, I hate it that you are suffering. Waving my magic wand your way and chanting: "Be well! Be well! Be well!"
Beginning to be afraid Sue has discovered that her life goes on just fine without us. Blast! OUR lives are much in disarray due to her absence!
I have a nice, quiet schedule this sunny day. Tomorrow will be up at the crack of, to dive into furious rates of activity in preparation for our Big July Fourth Family Gathering. As previously stated, we are doing the 4th on the 3rd and collapsing at home on the actual 4th. Chip & I don't even plan to go downtown for the parade and all the other doings. I think I'll even skip the fireworks. We can see the high in the air ones from my bayside deck, anyway. I am very contented with these plans. Oh, and I won't neglect to put the flag out on the real day. Speaking of the real day, Chip and John Adams and the History books say that should be today, July the 2nd! Well, that's another story, and I think I'll just sign off for now. Toodles!
Hi everyone. Just got back from a 4 day visit with daughter...so a quite holiday weekend for me..wishing everyone a safe and Happy 4th....Darlene
What a change in the weather here today. Went down to 54 last night. We had good rains during the last 2 night. Farmers will have a good year this year.( Not that they will admit to it). Perfect rain to Hot sun. Corn will be in early.
Hope the Parade and Fireworks will not get rained out again. It was last year.
I tried something yesterday. Not done it before. I love this time of year to just do a quick pickle of Cucumber and Onions. Love them with cheese. Well all I had were onions and Zucchinis. So just tried them. I really like them better than the cucumber. More crispy I think. Just did one jar but will make more. They almost give Zucchinis away in Summer time.
Sharon. You seem to be having a hard time with your sleeping these days. Doesn't your Dr. Tie you pain into maybe that part of problem.?
Now on the trial one. Does that mean that they still implant something into the body or just it stays on the outside. Must be something strong to take only 3 -4 days to work. I would get a second opinion before transplanting any thing connecting to nerves. Maybe Mayo would be worth a trip. Does he suggest they get involved?
MaryPage.
I am sure that Sue is more into getting herself well enough so she can get back home an out of Rehab. That takes a good part of her day. Then also when one is doing this they really don't want to be writing or reading as to what is happening elsewhere. I can just have a cold and know I don't even look at a computer.
I wonder and hope that her yard and things are being taken care of. I know how she use to have to do so much weeding and it has been like lots of places. A rainy year.
I have never seen my grass looking so green this time into the year. Even my car stays cleaner. Only problem it is sort of getting a little damp smelly. I bought stuff yesterday to put under the crawl space . Also got some of the New Resolve to sprinkle on all the indoor Carpet. Such a nice smell now.
Allergies have hit everyone bad this year. The ENT dept at both our 3 big hospitals have a 2 -3 week to wait for appointment. All are trying to hire more Dr. in those department. I have been trying mine in order to check skin and it is 3-4 weeks. for Dermatologist
MaryPage...wow, you really got the wet stuff!
Sharon...sorry the injections are off the table, but it makes sense if it didn't work before.
GinnyAnn...it sounds as if Ray has a good idea. You've had so much to deal with that maybe a good medical provider would be able to offer some relief from the depression.
Darlene...glad you had a nice visit. Did you get to the beach at Aransas?
Mary...enjoy the quiet holiday.
Jeanne...Lovely cool morning here, too.
Marilyn...glad the pain was just muscle fatigue. Always a concern when new pains appear.
I walked and lots of trucks and whatever going by with canoes and kayaks for a day on the river. The lots by the river were full of kids and adults with tubes and kayaks. I did a bit of weeding and deadheading my geraniums and that's it for that work. I also washed a couple of windows that needed it badly!
Nothing else planned for today. Tomorrow is our city's 150th birthday celebration with lots of stuff going on at one of the parks. I may walk down for that and see what's going on. Tomorrow evening we're doing a cookout with friends. Nothing special planned for the 4th on Monday...just enjoy the back porch, I think, and our books.
This morning Freckles and I went to visit at one of the Rehab facilities the is very near here so we walked up and back. Then we came home got the car and went to the dog park for play day. But I think she was too tired to play and stayed under the bench keeping her eyes on me.
After lunch I got a loaf of bread going that is now in the oven. We need to go pick up Keith's BP meds at the drug store and are thinking of going to Safeway to get a couple of nice steaks to have for the 4th. I will be at the Fire Dept family fun day. The Furry friends group will have a spot to show off the dogs and hand out brochures. It is a 4 hour deal.
I just hope I can get a parking place that does not have me walking up the steep hills surrounding the park. I don't think I can walk up such a steep hill and still be able to breathe. COPD is not easy sometimes. Most of the time I am fine rarely have to use my rescue inhaler.
Jane. Postponed trip to coast till Sept.....Darlene
After all these 90 deg days for 3 weeks. it sure cool today. Even getting cold in the house. Will have to put on a heavy robe tonight if I want to sit and be comfy.
Hope things dont get rained out for the town over the 4th. That happened last year.
I have Lawrance Welk on at the moment. Could get up and dance around.
Marilyn...better take that inhaler with you, in case you have to park far away...or have Keith drop you off and come get you in 4 hrs. :thumbup:
Darlene...good idea to wait for fall.
Cool here, too, Jeanne...in the mid 60s this morning...feels wonderful to be able to be outside and breathe!! :thumbup: Enjoy it, Fellow Midwesterner....to be back to high 80s and 90s next week.
I've watered the front since we're back to a dry spell. All our rain is going south to Jeanne!!
I need to get out and walk and stop by the park to see what the 150th celebration is all about.
I also washed our mattress pad this morning, so need to get that in the dryer and then get the bed remade. Sundays are our day for that here.
I also need to taste the potato salad I bought (I learned last week all the old cooks...former "farmer wives" say they buy the potato salad at a local grocery and then "doctor it up a bit" with more onion and/or mustard as per individual taste. I was surprised to learn this, so am doing the same thing! They all know I'm NOT a fancy cook.)for our cookout with friends tonight. Friend's husband told me..."buy it at Fareway and doctor it up a bit with onion and mustard...that's what my wife does..." Sounds good to me! We're also taking some "smokies" in cocktail sauce....so EASY PEASY.
Have a safe and happy July 3!
jane
I have successfully put together and baked and set out to cool casserole number one for today's big feast, and am now working on number two. Have fretted and worried for several days now as to whether I would be able to get ready on time, but not to worry: I am well ahead of schedule for a one thirty departure time. Travel time equals 30 minutes!
Have a great day, fellow survivors! Love youi!
Hi Gals, you all sound like you're having fun or planning to. My cold was awful Friday but have it under control with Flonase and Vit C but still feel washed out. I didn't go to church this morning. Slept in till nearly 9:30. After all my sleepless nights, it felt good.
No plans for the 4th or the rest of today. John's playing bridge tomorrow and they're having a buffet of some sort. He said he was to take lemonade, so I've fixed that and have it in a jug in the fridge.
Marilyn, hope you find a parking space or do as Jane suggested. Have fun.
Jane, can't remember if your picnic was last night or today, but hope it is or was fun. Good idea on the doctored up potato salad.
Jeanne, wish we had those cool temps!
Mary Page, good for you on your casseroles. What kind are you making? Hope you have a great time at Debi's.
Sharon
Yes, our picnic is today also, and the potato salad is "doctored" and has the paprika on top to look festive..hahaha and it's ready to go.
I walked down to our town's 150 celebration in the park. It was wonderful...the dedication of a playground to a child who died...and his family donated thousands of dollars for all new playground equipment at this park. Fabulous equipment in a dinosaur theme...and they cut the ribbon with his little brothers being the first down the biggest slide...there are something like 5 slides on this equipment...straight, curved, curleyq, etc. There's also another part that looks like a dinosaur with bones around for the kids to climb on and over. There were also artists and food vendors and just a neat day by the river and in the park.
jane
Will not be going out of the house today for sure. Started storming at Midnight and still coming down. Temp down to 59. maybe less and my Therm. inside says 62. May be putting the furnace on soon. Looks bad for Monday the 4th. also. Bad for the Fireworks and Parade. I usually drive 40 miles out of town but will not bother to go. It is outdoors. They have a big pool. Many go so their children like the pool. Not this year. to Cold so don't know how the young will be entertained.
Been going for past 30 year but now it seems most the people have passed that made all the good dishes. Their then little one have grown with ones of their own. So I noticed that lots of the food comes from Deli's. Bakeries. Etc. Some don't even cheat and put into a fancy dish. Bring in the cartons. It is all my Daughters In laws who hold the 4th. Party
There's actually some water falling from the sky this afternoon - at least at my place. First time in ages!. The temperature has dropped from the high 90s into the low 80s. It surely won't be enough to help our drought conditions, but the hanging baskets on my deck will surely appreciate it.
This is a quiet weekend around here. Margaret's boys went to her house. She sent Matt by here on his way home to bring me my first REAL tomatoes of the season (delicious!) and some blueberries (yum!).
jane, your town sounds like a lovely place. The town activities are great.
And MaryPage is out there eating (I hope) enough crabs for all of us. I hope we get some next week when we head to the beach.
Sharon, glad you got a good night's sleep. I did, too.
Darlene, glad you had a good trip to your daughter's.
Marilyn, I hope you had some good weather for your event today - and got lots of donations for your organization.
Happy Fourth of July!
The event is tomorrow the fourth.
Happy 4th of July!
Cook out was nice last night...and a quiet day here today. Twmps are nice and cool this morning, but things to get back to the high 80s and 90s starting tomorrow.
I see WVA and KY being hit hard again with storms and flooding.
Have a safe and enjoyable day!
Jane
Hi Gals, HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!
Mary, so glad to hear you got some rain. None for us yet. How wonderful to get some home-grown tomatoes and blueberries.
Jane, I agree with Mary that your town has lots of nice activities, especially for a small town. Glad your cook-out was good. How was the potato salad?
Absolutely nothing going on here. John's gone to his bridge game. I did talk to Melanie for about an hour yesterday. Discussed their planned trip to Italy in the fall. I told her where to shop and what the various specialties are, so Sangmin is growling! He hates to spend money even though they have plenty, but Melanie is a shopper, so guess I'm an enabler. :D But you can't go to Italy without shopping.
It's to be in the 90's with possible storms. Hope you all have a good day. Sharon
Very quiet here, too. Not even too many fireworks around here over the last few days - maybe more tonight. I know there was some downtown last night, but I could only hear it - not see the pretty part. And into the upper 90s again with a chance of showers.
One of the steps off my deck finally broke last night, but it was just as I was stepping off of it, so I didn't fall. I've reported it and hope somebody can get to it tomorrow - at least with a temporary fix. I've been trying to get something done since I moved in, but nothing so far. Maybe this will get them off their duffs.
Maryz....I bet that'll move them....or let them know you almost did fall.
Sharon...the potato salad was fine. They even asked to keep some of the leftover. I just added some green onions and a bit more mustard as they like both in their potato salad. I thought it was fine as it was...much tastier than the usual "store bought" stuff.
In fact, I think it's time for a snack of some potato salad! We slept late today, so did a brunch thing. I don't have a clue what we're doing for supper. Guess we'll figure out something.
jane
This is the only thing I have been able to get into for the past two days, and I have to go in via the forum. Anyone else having issues?
Donna. I just had a posting in the Homemaking Forum that would not go in. I kept trying to get it to move. Finely just got into this forum . But it looks like it finely did show up in there.
Donna....I've had no trouble here. I hope it's just a heavy holiday i ternet traffic that caused your problem.
Warming up here already....hotter outside now than all weekend! Time to get the AC on again.
Doc annual visit this morning and get my 'scripts renewed for a year.
Jane
I have not been having any trouble whatsoever getting in here. I'll bet the heavy traffic in some areas is what caused the problem for some.
This was a rainy, gloomy day when I got up, but the sun burst out and has shown its great glory all day. Greg picked me up at ten thirty and I went over to Chestertown and brought his books up to date through June. Now I'm luxuriating in being back home, my favorite place.
THE GREEKS is on PBS again tonight.
I watched The Boston Pops for a while last night, and was gagging with disgust, so quit that to take in some other films, and then went back and it was STILL awful, so went on to something else. I could have wept, because the Boston show has been my favorite on the 4th for eons now. Instead of all the great patriotic American music, they had these dreadful singers on, singing away about SEX, SEX, SEX! Only at the very end, when they were putting on the fireworks, did they do the great songs of the 4th, and even then the artists they chose were not of the best. And the fireworks were mostly PINK and YELLOW! They were plentiful and exotic and amazing and all the rest, while the river setting was, as always, divine; but the colors were really disappointing. They used to do a whole evening of great, peppy American songs and marches with terrific talent, and then do a beautiful selection of classical music in time to the spectacular fireworks. My children all called to complain today, and we have decided someone is in charge who donates a lot of money OR is related to someone who does OR is related to someone in high office up there in Boston. Whatever, they really have no taste. NO taste at all! Bummer! A BIG let down!
I watched A Capitol Fourth and it was better than some in the past. Then I watched Macy's New York July 4th program which was the best. They had the Singing Sargeants and a military chorus. It was very patriotic and enjoyable.
It is REALLY HOT here. So needless to say I'm not doing much out side....I did walk early..sweating as I went....Mary P enjoyed your family pictures thanks for sharing. ...Has any one had an up date on Sue. Hi to all looking in...hope you are staying cool. Darlene
Hi Gals, I saw some of the performers who were to be on the 4th programs, so didn't bother watching. Fortunately, I had a good Hallmark movie to watch.
It is HOT, HOT here too--mid to upper 90's + humidity to up the heat index. I'm trying to convince myself to go get my toenails painted, but not sure I will. Darlene, yours is probably worse though.
MP, it looked like a fun time was had by all at Debi's Sunday. Was the temperature decent for you? Glad you got your bookkeeping done and are home now.
I wrote a note to Sue yesterday and got it in the mail. I asked her to please call or contact one of us or have Tim or Kris do so, so I hope she will.
Jane, how is Ray's skin graft coming? Hope it is taking well. Hope your doctor's appt went well and that you're playing good bridge today.
Mary, I hope the administration got on that broken step for you. That could have been really dangerous. You've had enough falls, etc. Did you get enough rain to do you any good this week? We got maybe a half inch, but as dry as everything was, I doubt it soaked in.
Jeanne, wish you could send some of your rain this way. We really need it.
Have a nice day, everyone. Sharon
Sharon, the weather Sunday was delightful. We were very British, in that we had a few momentary spots of very light raindrops, but everyone just stayed put and no one melted. It was soothingly cool, with great breezes off the bay. Perfect!
Today, real summer has moved in. Real Washington, D.C. humidity and temps. Ghastly. First day so far in 2016. Well, we have been lucky, and July WILL be July! But Debi & Becky are coming over shortly, and we are to go shop the stores up at Annapolis Towne Center in Parole, and then go to a late lunch, early supper sort of Happy Hour place with fantabulous hors d'oeuvres that Debi is dying for us to experience. Their happy hour starts at three, and we three plan to be there! I just ate an English Muffin with a cup of coffee for breakfast, and am starving while waiting for the promised pig out. Girl fun; my favorite kind.
Becky is also going to be working on a new bedspread for my bed.
I am so glad you wrote to Sue. We all miss her.
Re the deck: The problem is being worked on. It's not something that can get fixed overnight - I know they'll have to check into options and pricing, etc., but at least information is being passed along. I sent last communication to the Interim Director also to daughter Margaret. And the ID's reply to me was copied to Margaret and a couple of folks from her home office. So I know somebody's paying attention. We're off to the beach next week, and I certainly wouldn't expect anything to happen before that.
We got less than a half-inch of rain, but there is more rain and heat predicted for the next couple of days. Then just the hot and humid part. Sounds like beach time to me!
Darlene, be careful with walking in that Texas heat - I well remember how bad it can be.
Yes, jane, give us an update on Ray's skin graft.
Hugs to all the Buddies (and a special one to Sue - wherever she may be).
Stormed again all night here. Feels good today and not as hot. One thing nice is it raining mostly during the night. Doubt I need the A/C today. Getting tired of the Allergy problems though this year. Just will not leave.Trying not to take anything now. Just take before going to bed. Will say get about 9 hours sleep from it. Can't take during the day though.
The skin graft is doing fine, according to the surgeon. Still, we will be making a lot of trips in to see him. We're booked weekly through Aug. now, but hope we'll be able to cancel some of those as it heals.
Hot here, too, after storms overnight. More tonight...we seem to be in that cycle of storms and rain at night and then hot and very humid during the day. When I have to drive out of town, I prefer not to do it during storms.
Tomorrow we're going back to Dbq to meet Tx friends for our monthly luncheon.
Fri we go back for the allergist visit for Ray.
I've been fortunate that the doc's suggestions for my allergies have them well in hand this summer. Last summer was bad...not this one...and just Allegra and Flonase over the counter and a prescription nasal spray to go with the Flonase. I also use Zadator for my eyes.
My doc visit didn't amount to much. Just getting new refills on meds and having my lungs and heart listened to, etc. I'd had blood work in March and it was all good, so didn't need that again.
Bridge was mostly lousy cards today. We had 11 so it was good.
jane
The place Becky and Debi and I went to this afternoon was called Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant.
First we shopped at Talbot's, where both girls bought some outfits. They were having a 40% off sale.
THEN we had Happy Hour and hors d'oeuves. Super great. The Marguerita I had was the very best EVer! The food was the best. We had a blast.
Then we went to Athropologle. Fun! Fun! Fun! I bought Becky a huge hat that she simply had to have from the moment she stuck it on her head. She was BORN to wear that hat. More fun!
Then we giggled all the way back to my place, sat out on the back deck to watch the Wednesday Night Sailboat Races. They never happened; I suppose because it is so hot and humid and still. Bummer.
So the girls went on home and I am hugging myself with the joy of experiencing them. A good day, and blast the weather!
Mary, I'm glad the admin is paying attention to your deck step situation. Your weather & mine the same. I'm glad you have the beach to look forward to. I know how much you always enjoy it.
Jeanne, I'm glad the rain cooled you down a little. Nice that it is coming in the night.
Jane, so glad to hear that Ray's leg is healing. With diabetics, that's always an issue. Bummer on the lousy cards. Glad the doctor's visit was a non-event.
MP, what a lovely day you had with your girls! That's what I love to do with mine as well. We're all shoppers and eaters! Sorry your weather is now matching ours. Not fun.
I'm off to the grocery shortly. Nothing else going on. Sharon
MP...what a delightful day with two of your girls!
Sharon....hope the grocery store doesn't make you hurt too much.
We've had rain overnight and it's continuing....a nice, soft rain and those are the best kind, for me. It looks as if it's to clear off and then more storms tonight. We're off for lunch with TX friends who live down in the Quad cities and then home. Tomorrow back to Dbq for allergist for Ray....and then only his Wed. Appt with surgeon for the next week or so. WHEW! I don't like these 3 doc appts in 4 days weeks. :tickedoff:
I also plan to spend the weekend carching up on getting family stuff onto my spreadsheets and cleaning up a bit.
Have a restful Thurs.
Jane
Jane. I went to using this Rhinocort Allergy Spray and Zyrtec for allergies this year.. Seem to work but I go around like a zombie if use them during the day. Each is one in 24 hours. So did it before going to bed. Could still feel it until about 2pm next day. Trying to get off them now.
I had a mammogram in April & there is another spot . I was told at my doctor's the imaging center would be calling me to set up an appt . I waited over a month & then called the doctor's office again . I was told wrong , I was suppose to call them . So I did & was suppose to have a biopsy . I went there Tuesday & it was to be a stereotatic biopsy .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69cNo1h5pzc
I had to climb a step stool to get on it , it was close to the ceiling ! I tried my hardest to get on it face down & couldn't . They had my arm up high & my arm wouldn't move . It was stuck in that position . I have scoliosis & have spasms (?) often . I got a call yesterday asking if I could come in again , so I went in yesterday afternoon . I had an ultra sound & another mammogram . The attending doctor decided I should have another ultra sound which she would do herself . The attending doctor did another ultra sound herself . The spot is in a hidden area . Apparently she located it & sent the information to my doctor asking him to okay another biopsy appt. She will do the biopsy herself . If this isn't successful I will need to see a surgeon . She asked me to call my doctor today , if he agrees I'm to call a special number I was given & make an appt . Has anyone had this experience ?
Alpiner1 that is a very interesting procedure. You sure are going through a lot of testing , however, that is a good thing. I hope all goes well with the rest of your tests. I had to have another mammogram and the ultrasound after I had my yearly exam and mammogram several weeks ago
We will be traveling again the end of this month. We are going to visit Keith's oldest son in Vancouver Washington for a weekend. I looked up his new house on Zillow and couldn't believe what is there. It is a good thing he is a Doctor with a large income to pay for that house. Keith's youngest son and fiance are going to move into the MIL quarters in August.
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/9415-NE-44th-Ave-Vancouver-WA-98665/23257112_zpid/ (http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/9415-NE-44th-Ave-Vancouver-WA-98665/23257112_zpid/)
These pictures are before they moved in it is not their furniture
I'm still waiting for the doctor's office to call . I probably won't get a call until next week . Meanwhile I'm a bag of nerves ! One time I had x rays of my knee & never did find out what was going on . I finally started taking Osteo Bi Flex & that fixed it !
alpiner- I don't usually post in this discussion, but I saw your message this morning, and thought I would respond. I had the stereotatic biopsy, about five years ago, and it was a total disaster for me. It's a long story that I won't go into here, but they were unable to get a good biopsy the first time, and had to do it again a week later. It turned out to be benign, which I was thankful for!
This January, I had another spot that didn't look good on the mammo, so I had the ultrasound. The radiologist talked to me, and said she had read my previous problem with the stereotatic biopsy, so she wanted to do this one right there in the ultrasound room. They numbed the area, and did the needle biopsy. Fortunately for me, this one was also benign.
Maybe you can ask them to try the needle biopsy like I had, in the ultrasound room. If that doesn't work, or shows malignant cells, you can then see the surgeon for a full biopsy.
Alpiner, in 2005, I had a suspicious mammogram, then a followup one. Next came a needle biopsy, where I lay on my stomach on a table with a hole. My boob hung through the hole and the surgeon did this needle biopsy. The pathology report came back in a week - and was malignant. A lumpectomy and node biopsy were scheduled for a week or so later. I had no node involvement, so the lumpectomy was all that was called for. That was followed up with 6 weeks of daily radiation. And no problems since that time. The waiting is absolutely the hardest part. I hope, after all you've been through, that it's not malignant, but failing that, that you have an easy a time as I did. I'm sure it's harder, though with your scoliosis problems. Lots of hugs - and keep coming back with what's happening.
Marilyn, that's really a fancy house. But like you said, since K's son is a doctor, he can surely afford it. I hope you enjoy your visit.
I've had a bad couple of nights - awake with knee pain early Wednesday morning, but then dozed until time for swimming. This morning I woke up for no reason at 3 and couldn't go back to sleep. After about an hour in the chair, I went back to bed, and slept 'til 7:30, then 8:30. I didn't even go to the Silver Sneakers class, and only got dressed when it was time to go to lunch. Hope for some good cards at bridge tonight.
We did get about an hour's rain this morning - every little bit helps. I've just checked the weather at the beach, and it looks pretty good all week. Just a chance of early morning showers a couple of days; temps around 90.
jane, it seems like we all spend a lot of time at various doctors. LOL
Sharon, I hope you're getting some good sleeping time.
MaryPage, your day sounds great. That is such a lovely area. We're looking forward to seeing our Alison & Joe next week - plus the rest of our family and friends, of course.
Quote from: Marilyne on July 07, 2016, 02:37:59 PM
alpiner- I don't usually post in this discussion, but I saw your message this morning, and thought I would respond. I had the stereotatic biopsy, about five years ago, and it was a total disaster for me. It's a long story that I won't go into here, but they were unable to get a good biopsy the first time, and had to do it again a week later. It turned out to be benign, which I was thankful for!
This January, I had another spot that didn't look good on the mammo, so I had the ultrasound. The radiologist talked to me, and said she had read my previous problem with the stereotatic biopsy, so she wanted to do this one right there in the ultrasound room. They numbed the area, and did the needle biopsy. Fortunately for me, this one was also benign.
Maybe you can ask them to try the needle biopsy like I had, in the ultrasound room. If that doesn't work, or shows malignant cells, you can then see the surgeon for a full biopsy.
I had a needle biopsy last July on another spot . The attending doctor is waiting for approval from my doctor to also do a needle biopsy on this one .
Marilyne, how kind of you to explain your procedure. We will all be together in our hope that Alpiner's new tumor, if it proves to be one, will turn out to be totally benign.
Marilyn, that IS some house! Very attractive. It is always an amazement to me how much house you can get for the money in most parts of this country. Everything is very expensive here, and that house would be priced at over a million, easily.
Mary, are you coming up here? Or are Alison & Joe going down there?
I went to my dermatologist this morning, then took a swing by one of the best private groceries in town: Graul's. Got some lovely barbecue and cole slaw and an adorable and forbidden chocolate eclair, which I devoured immediately upon arriving home. I call that my award for bravery out in the field. The field of slight wounds from having the doctor zap two spots of relentless eczema on my face.
MaryPage, they're coming to our week at the beach. You can be assured that I wouldn't come to Annapolis without letting you know! Sorry about the dermatologist, but at least you got an éclair out of it.
Marilyn....wow!
Alpiner...I hope you hear soon, and can stand the wait. As Mary said, I find that the hardest part, too.
Jeanne...I've never tried that spray. My allergist said Allegra and then Flonase and a prescription spray. They're working well for me and don't make me sleepy during the day.
Marilyne....thanks for sharing your experience.
Mary...enjoy the beach...back to Fort Morgan?
Hi Sharon and Mary Page and Darlene.
More storms coming tonight and so I may skip Knit Night. We'll see how things are about 6:30.
jane
jane - yep, back to Fort Morgan - the same house we've rented for about 10-12 years. We're going to be putting some of John's ashes in the ocean there.
Bridge got cancelled tonight - so at least I didn't get any bad cards. LOL
Reading your post about your John ashes....Mary's.Im thinking cremation for me..not sure if all my kids would approve..pretty sure 3 would...have a good eve all..Darlene
Darlene, John and I had decided on that years ago - so a no-brainer when the time came. It's so important to talk about with family and have your wishes known. Of course, you won't be there, so they can do whatever they like - LOL - but you can always tell them you'll come back to haunt them. 8^)
Alpiner, good wishes and prayers going out for you for a good outcome. I had the usual mammogram, ultra sound, and needle biopsy. They found a couple cells in one of the sentinel nodes so I had to have chemo and radiation. Not fun, but doable.
Marilyn, that house reminds me some of Melanie's house. It is also quite large and expensive. If you haven't been to Vancouver before, you'll love it! It is a beautiful city with lots of parks, etc. If you have time you should also go over to Victoria Island which is supposed to have the absolute most beautiful gardens anywhere. Unfortunately, we didn't have time but I've always regretted it.
Jane, I hope all the dr's appts go well. I agree that they aren't much fun. Hope you had a good lunch with your friends. We've had a few sprinkles this morning, but not much. I was feeling fairly good when I went to the grocery yesterday, but was hurting big time by the time I got home. We ate "summertime" yesterday. I grilled hamburgers with fresh tomatoes on them for lunch and then had salmon, rice, and corn on the cob last night. So good.
Mary, sorry you were up in the middle of the night but that you got back to sleep later was good. I've had about 3 good nights' sleep in a row. :) Have a wonderful time at the beach.
MP, I sometimes reward myself with a pastry after grocery shopping. I figure we earned it.
Cremation is our choice too. Burial uses up too much land and one day they will dig up all the cemeteries anyway.
I'm going to get a haircut and highlights this afternoon. The latter is long overdue.
I hope you all can find some place cool to hibernate today. Heat index here is to be 104 or so. Have a good day. Sharon
Sharon, I thought Marilyn was talking about Vancouver, WA, right here in the States.
When Bob & I went to Vancouver, Canada, we absolutely adored that city. Then we were talked into taking the ferry to Victoria, mainly to see the Butchart Gardens, and we were sorry we did. We wound up wishing we had stayed in and seen more of Vancouver itself.
Those gardens are extremely hilly, and Bob was 80 and unwell. He simply could not navigate the hills. So we got a wheel chair and I had to push it. Ruined the day and the gardens for me. The gardens were perfectly lovely, but we have even better ones here in the States. Longwood in Pennsylvania, for one! As for the ferry ride, it was much too long and boring a trip. I am one who loves being out on the water, and also appreciates nature in the raw; but that trip was just flat out long and boring. The excursion took up a Whole Day! Victoria itself was not much; as I say, Vancouver had Much More to offer! It is an exciting, vibrant city.
Yes, as we've said before, cremation makes the most sense to my family. I have donated my body to a medical school. When they have finished with it, they will cremate my remains and give them to Debi. She will mix them with the portion of Bob's I have held on to and take them into the mountain woods of Virginia or West Virginia and leave them there. I am one who does not believe in an after life, but I do love the thought of our mixed molecules lying together under the trees of a mountain forest in my beloved Blue Ridge.
Marilyn did indicate Vancouver, Washington, I think. MaryPage, we loved Victoria, but I understand if it wasn't something you had planned. We loved Butchart Gardens, but it can be a challenge (it was built into a quarry, so is basically in an enormous hole, and down the sides.) We were lucky enough to have been there twice, and just loved it. Vancouver, British Columbia, is a great city, too, though. I generally don't like big cities, but this is a good one.
Just swimming this morning. I had thought I'd get to duplicate, but my partner had to beg off, so that's a no-go. I guess I'll spend the afternoon getting organized to leave early tomorrow. Margaret will come over here tonight and spend the night with me, so we can leave by about 8.
The awful events of the last couple of days defy description. Why can't we just tolerate each other and enjoy our differences.
I was talking about Vancouver Washington, I have been to Vancouver canada when I was a teen with my parents. I remember the beauty I saw in Stanley Park and the statue sof the the lions. That was back in 1955.
I made bread again this morning and took f\reckles for her morning walk about 8:30, I will be taking her for another soon.
We are going out to our usual Friday night dinner at the Mexican restaurant in the mall. we didn't go last week because i worked the wine walk with Freckles and 3 other Furry Friend dogs.
Oops! I didn't know there was a Vancouver, Washington. Oh well. I still liked the other one.
MP, sorry your trip to Victoria wasn't the pleasure you had planned. I can see why if it was hilly & your husband unable to navigate them. I'm sorry you don't believe in an after life, but it is nice that your ashes and your husband's will be together in a natural setting. That is what we have planned also.
Mary, bummer on your bridge cancelled 2 days in a row! Eat lots of shrimp and crabs for me!
I'm back from the beauty shop. She did a good job on my highlights and trim, so I'm happy. I really am not doing it for any special occasion, just for me. Sharon
I'm upset , I waited most of yesterday for my doctor's office to call me & they didn't . So I called again this morning . I was told to go ahead & make the appt . for another ultra sound & biopsy (couldn't have it on the last visit) . There was a mixup & the approval I got was for the sterotactic biopsy I was to have on Tuesday . The imaging center was going to call my doctor & straighten things out & call me back . I'm waiting , waiting , waiting . I'm home bound & don't like it !
Sherry Vacnouver Washington is right across the river from Portland Oregon.
Alpiner - so sorry about the waiting and the mix-up. I know how frustrating it is. Hugs!
Retreating from the news. What a rough and sad few days.
It is hot and humid here in NE OH. I stayed in our ac and away from it all. My body is giving me symptoms of another infection. ??? Don't want an antibiotic because of the side effects they generate.
Hi Gals. Another hot & humid day here but at least we got about a half inch of rain last night. Lots of severe storms in Charlotte that had trees toppling and electricity down. No problems here though.
I was awake until 4 AM again last night but slept in until 10:00. I talked to Melanie this morning to wish her a belated happy birthday since they were out last evening and I couldn't reach her. I've also read my SS lesson and polished my nails, but that's it.
Alpiner, I'm sorry for the mixup on your tests, etc. Hang in there. Health care seems to require lots of patience these days.
Ginny, I hope you aren't sick again. Take lots of Vit C and eat lots of fruits and vegetables and maybe you will ward it off.
The news has indeed been awful the past week. I don't understand why everyone is so hateful and ready to be violent, whether police or others. Whatever happened to loving your fellow man?!!!
Mary, I hope you have a safe trip to the beach and lots of fun.
Have a great weekend everyone. Sharon
Nothing very exciting here...weather is bearable until Monday when we go back to 90s.
I did walk this morning and then came home to clean and do laundry and all those charming tasks. ::)
Have a good Sat. evening!
jane
Not much going on here eithwer. Just a lazy day after the morning Walmart run.
We made it! The Gulf is still here. Sue says the water is cold, but the breeze is wonderful. We had shrimp and blue crabs for dinner. Just a couple more yet to come. Now to relax.
Mary, please give my warm regards to Margaret and Sue and Alison and Joe. I am dying to ask Sue if she buys or, if she has no granddaughters, if she WILL buy Charleston bonnets for her granddaughters. I bought one for my first granddaughter, and I just love them. Also wanted to ask her if she thinks Middleton is the loveliest plantation. I thought so, and Mama and I used to love to walk through the beautiful woodland trails full of gorgeous azaleas there. Tell Allison & Joe there is a restaurant called Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant they will love if they haven't already been there. It is in Annapolis Towne Centre in Parole.
I"ve been having free floating anxiety. :-[ Headaches seem to have a part in them. Woke up Ray last night to just hold me. It helped some. Also got something to eat. It soothed me a bit and I fell asleep. My left foot is swollen and hurts some. Sure feels like I'm falling apart. :dontknow: Could someone e-mail me Sue's address?
Maryz : Have fun on your vacation.
Love and hugs to all the Buddies.
Yes, GinnyAnn, I'll email you Sue's address.
Rain and t'storms here this morning.
jane
Sounds like none of us are doing a whole lot--except for lucky Mary at the beach eating shrimp and crabs. :'( :'( Seriously, have a wonderful time.
Ginny Ann, I wish you were close so that I could give you a real hug, but since we're not, I'm sending you a big cyber one. {{{{{Ginny}}}}}. Prayers going out for your healing.
John has my cold from last week so he didn't go to church today but I did. (& SS). The church had a big fundraising barbecue last night with blue grass singers, etc. They always have left over barbecue that they put in 1 or 2 lb containers to sell to those who want them. I brought home a 2 lb one. It is so good. They roast it right at the church. So guess what I had for lunch! :)
Nothing seems to be on TV these days, so I've been reading up a storm. Nothing very deep though. Good wishes to all. Sharon
Sharon....you're sure right about nothing on TV. I did watch the Euro finals of soccer and Portugal beat France. That was a shocker, apparently, but I love it when the underdog wins. [And, I can't believe where they find all those good looking fellows!] Now, there's nothing for me to watch until football starts again, so lots of reading here, too.
Rains just passed through, but I think we're finished now. Now the heat and humidity come in for tomorrow.
Guess it really is July in Iowa.
jane
It rained here last night and most of this morning,, We went to church this morning had to stop at the store on the way home for Tartar Sauce and lemon for the Salmon I am fixing for supper. Our neighbor gave us a huge piece of Salmon and I just cut off the tail section for tonight. I had baked some Yam slices with our chicken last night that didn't get done enough so I will bake them some more to have with the Salmon. (the yams that is we ate the chicken)LOL ;D
Freckles goes back to the vet for a recheck tomorrow afternoon re her allergy shot. Well it lasts for two weeks this time but now she is itching again. She is allergic to grass and I also fee her a grain free diet. I goofed and gave her a regular dog biscuit the other day.so that could be another reason she is itching.
The vet explained to me the body sections that tell what the allergy is, scratching from the neck back is a contact allergy, the head, face and neck is food, licking the paws is an inhaled allergy.
Went out for a little shopping at Target and then tea at Eat N. Park with my friend Shirley. We didn't get to talk much at the restaurant because she had to get home to get ready for work on Monday. She is a nurse anesthetist.
My feet and legs are still swollen. Shirley thinks it could be my heart. :( I am going to discontinue eating ice cream for awhile.
Marilyn ~ Very interesting about what the vet said about body sections of dogs telling what type of allergy is bothering the dog.
Well, I called Mayo's this AM. Jacksonville, FL has no appts available. Rochester emailed me a questionnaire which will be reviewed by the Internal Med dept and then they will see whether they can offer me an appt. I should hear something within 3 days.
Ginny Ann, I agree with your friend. Swelling feet, etc is usually heart or kidney related. Drink lots of water, cut back on salt, and try to keep your feet elevated as much as possible. Sorry you couldn't spend as much time with your friend as you would have liked. Hang in there. See your doctor if the swelling persists.
Marilyn, I too was interested in the dog allergy thing. Bunny licks her front paws a lot, but I can't imagine what kind of inhaled allergen she's around unless it is mold outdoors. Hope Freckles gets over her allergy.
Jane, I'm starting the 5th book of the 8 I got last week! Had to laugh at your comment on the good looking soccer players. They really generally are. I was sorry France lost, but maybe it was time Portugal got a win.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
I finally have an appt. for another ultra sound biopsy ! They tried last week to find the spot , the attending doctor wants to do the procedure herself ! If this doesn't work I will need to see a surgeon After 2 trips to the imaging center & then was told to call my doctor to okay another order , the office is closed on Wednesday so I called Thursday & got an answering machine . I was told to leave a message & my phone number & they would call me back the same day or the next working day . No call . I called this morning & got the machine again ! I hung up & called the imaging center , the doctor approved the order . I set up an appt. for July 26 . Now just need to relax & do some thing fun .
Marilyn, my youngest daughter, Pam, is a vet in Arizona. She practiced here in Annapolis for over 10 years, but then bought a horse & cattle ranch out in Bisbee. She has a small animal practice in Sierra Vista, but looks after her own and some of her neighbors horses and cattle. She only has 5 horses and 5 head, plus 3 dogs and 3 cats. Or is it 5 cats? I forget!
Anyway, I was fascinated with what your vet said, so I emailed her exactly what he said, and she just saw it and emailed me back:
"Ha! I wish it were that easy!!!! A kernel of truth, but tremendously oversimplified."
Shoot! Well, I must say, I am not all that surprised. Nothing in life is quite that simple! But the other 4 of my girls have dogs as well, and they were hoping, too. I included all of them in my email to Pam.
It has been a beautiful day with moderate temps here. Tomorrow 3 of my girls are coming to fetch me and we are going to play at being The Ladies Who Lunch. We'll go to a restaurant up at Annapolis Towne Centre. Fun!
Hot and humid here, too, and storms overnight....sort of typical for Fair Week in rural Iowa.
I did get a walk in before it got too hot, but I've been on the computer a lot...and my neck and shoulders are telling me I've been on way too much.
Tomorrow is back to surgeon for us...and then I hope to get a few hours of bridge in.
Take care and stay safe!
jane
Where is everyone today....I haven't walked the last 2 days. Mabey tomorrow...just too hot..I lost a lb anyway..now at 129. I would like to weigh a little more but just don't gain even tho I don't miss a meal. Sad about the shooting in my home state...just plain evil...Hi to everyone... Darlene
Stay safe there, Darlene. All of this violence...I hate listening to the news anymore.
jane
Darlene, I would be glad to share a few lbs with you! Glad you're able to get out and walk some despite the heat. We all are horrified by the shootings in Dallas, as well as in Baton Rouge & Minneapolis. When did we become a society that reaches for a gun to settle everything?! so sad for all those families and friends.
Jane glad you got out some too. My only excursion out was to UPS to get some things notarized and sent out. Have just been doing piddling stuff, mostly on the computer. My back & shoulders hurt too.
I hope the storms at the beach haven't taken away Mary's fun. Hope it clears off tomorrow.
Interesting that the vets aren't totally in sync on the allergies. I had one dog that got an allergy in the fall and had to have shots for it, but that was years ago.
We had a heck of a thunderstorm last evening with high winds and lots of lightening, but no problems here. We got about an inch of rain which was greatly appreciated. Charlotte has had so many trees down and so many people out of power. I really feel for them in these high temps. It will probably be a couple more days before all of them get power.
Nothing else of interest here. Sharon
Not to bad here in Illinois. Was listening to the President on TV. Then fell asleep. There was a police women to his right as he was talk and she kept nodding of. Think she made me sleep.
When I first turned it on everyone was laughing. Didnt know why. The Chief of Police talking. Obama very good at making those talks.
Seems like our County fair is getting close also. Last 3 years it has rained for 3 days.
They were saying that would not be a show of animals and such this year only on the day prior to the fair starting. Don't know if it is the State Fair or County. I stopped going to both. Seems to be nothing but Food Trucks and Tee Shirts at our County one. Not like fairs use to be. The best for cooking, sewing. animals with the kids. Horse shows. The big draw seems to be Drag Racing now.
Hi folks - just checking in. We had a lovely sunrise, and then a line of heavy thunderstorms roared through. Lots of thunder and lightning and rain, flickering power (but no outage). And then it turned off into a beautiful afternoon. So life at the beach goes on.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
My Comcast land line telephone has been out since before noon yesterday, and apparently it is a nationwide problem. I have been forced to pry my pesky little cell phone the kids insisted on my having for emergencies (and it is on Steve's "family plan") out of my handbag and turn it on and try to remember to carry it around with me. I can't get the danged thing to ring loud enough for me to hear it unless it is right next to me. If I put it in the pocket of my slacks, I can feel it pulsate if it rings, but that is no help when I have my pocketless nightie on, which I do. Takes me a while to get going in the mornings! Gosh but I hate being deaf. It is lovely in some ways; that is to say, I enjoy the quiet. Anyway, my children all know about this problem, and will email me to call THEM if anything comes up.
Well, I'd better get chugging. Time for oatmeal and coffee. Have a good day!
Jeanne, I stopped going to the fairs years ago. Seemed to be more for the kids. Always terribly hot and humid.
Mary, so glad the sun came out and you had a nice afternoon. Enjoy.
MP, most cell phones have a volume control on the outside edge of the cell phone for listening to whoever calls. If you go into your menu settings, there should be a place that you can raise the ring volume to the maximum. I keep my cell phone in my purse in case I need it, but like you, I don't keep it on or use it much.
Ms Frances has a problem with a tooth on her bridgework, so I've gotten her a dental appt and will take her this afternoon. Her dentist retired several years ago and she hasn't been since :o
My cleaning girl is here and about to finish up. Have a good day & stay cool! Sharon
Oh, Sharon! Thanks, but I know about that volume control, and I have it set to the maximum. I am really, really quite deaf!
My land phone has just come back into service. I have a total of 4 phones on that system, with the ringers turned all the way up. So I usually hear it, unless I am in the shower. I can remember some years back that I could hear it in there, but no more!
I have one in the kitchen, one in the living room, the main phone in my bedroom, and one in the den (Chip's room, now.) Comcast was out here for just about 24 hours.
Well, Mary Page, I'm glad they got your land lines fixed. It's awful to feel disconnected from our friends and family.
I am home from taking Ms Frances to the dentist. She did pretty well getting in and out of the car and in and out of the office. I am always so afraid she will fall. She has a quad cane, but... Anyway, they are going to be able to fix her bridge, but not till Aug. 11. Hotter than heck out there. Sharon
We had a good turnout for bridge today...12!
The new Chef at the golf club has decided to change the menu...and I think it's going to be a disaster! Prices raised...everything a la carte and he has only 4 sandwichs on the lunch menu...cheeseburger, tenderloin, pulled pork on coleslaw and chicken salad. They used to have a taco salad, a rachel and a reuben, etc. One salad...a southwestern...he has at $12.00 without meat and an additional $5.00 for meat.
The manager asked how my lunch was and I said "disappointing" and she asked why. I explained about the limited choices and she said she'd tell "Chef." It'll be interesting to see how long he lasts.
It's now thundering and lightning, so I was glad to get home and the cars in the garage.
jane
Jane, I know what a Reuben is, and my late husband loved them to death and would have thrown a conniption fit if our favorite restaurant had stopped offering them, but what is a Rachel?
Becky and I went out to dinner together early last Friday, I think it was, and we went to Sam's so I could have their fish taco, and turned out they only serve it at lunchtime and would not accommodate us for dinnertime, even though they do fish & chips as a dinner choice, so we up and left and went to Main Ingredient instead, even though we had to wait quite a while for a booth. I had a most delicious shrimp curry there, instead. Jane, I fully understand your frustration.
I hope a whole bunch of you girls got to watch the wonderful NINE MONTHS THAT MADE YOU on PBS the last 3 Wednesday nights. Even if you are a doctor or a nurse, you would see and learn new things from that marvelous three-part documentary. Do catch it in repeats if you missed it. I enjoyed so much seeing the Carles quadruplets from Great Britain. They are identical! From ONE EGG! Extremely rare, and loads of fun to see.
Beautiful day breaking here on the Chesapeake. I'm planning to enjoy it quietly. Life is good! Love to each of my sister survivors of breast cancer!
A Rachel here was sliced turkey on rye with coleslaw on the sandwich as well. We've been told that's a "Southern" thing...coleslaw on the sandwich. They also did that with the pulled pork sandwich yesterday.
It's heating up here today. I tried to walk a bit ago and it was just too hot in the nonshade area. So, I quit and came home to cool off. Ray can walk a bit more now, so maybe we'll go out to WalMart and he can walk around there a bit in the cool. Tomorrow we'll have to start earlier.
jane
Well, I am a Southerner born and bred, and best of all, a Virginian, at that! And I buy pulled pork and make my own barbecue sandwiches. With cole slaw, of course. Graul's cole slaw, when I can get it. Ebb Tide Inn's is second best, and Adam's Rib comes in third. Personally, I use just as much cole slaw as pulled pork. We have a place called Pit Boys that serves up the best barbecue sandwiches in town.
Thanks for explaining what a Rachel is.
Good to know we're eating "Southern" here in Iowa!! :smitten:
Almost afternoon greetings!
It's nice and cool here this morning, so Ray and I got a walk in...a short one for him since the surgeon said he could walk a little more this week...but not to overdo. I did my own walk after he turned around and went back home.
The landscapers are here to tackle the south side of the house. It's nice and cool for their digging out of all the overgrown stuff that's there now.
Next week is to be VERY hot, so they wanted to get this dug out now...and be out of the hot sun when they replant next week some new stuff.
jane
Hi Gals, I've just spent an hour on the phone with Lori so haven't gotten anything much done today. Oh well, I really hadn't planned to do a lot anyway.
Jane, glad it's cooling down some for you & your landscapers. We're to drop to 89 tomorrow! Big cool down! It was 97 yesterday. I hope your chef listens to what you all have to say. I must say that I prefer my coleslaw on the side. Some things you just don't change when you move. I had forgotten what a Rachel was.
Horrified again by the tragic events in Nice! When is it all going to end? My heart bleeds for the parents especially who had taken their children to see the fireworks. So sad.
Ginny Ann, I hope you are feeling better. I imagine you are planning to stay home next week when the convention comes to town. We sure did when the Democratic Convention was in Charlotte 4 yrs ago. So many people and such high security, it is better to avoid it all.
Hi to everyone. HOpe all is going well with you. Sharon
No doubt ya'll have heard in the news or newspaper about
the killing of a black youth by one of our police and the
protesters following that. It is scary to say the least.
JOY
Joy. I am afraid this is now going to be going on for awhile. Now I read that some people will not sit within sights of a policeman in uniform if they are in a restaurant. I suppose the think if someone shoots at them they will be to close. Same with walking on the street. Don't get close to a squad car. What a mess the country in right now. Lot of fear going around.
Joy, I'm sure we all have read about the BR tragedy and on-going protest. It must be hard to be there and see and read about it every day. Same thing in Minneapolis. From the videos, it looked like the cops were the villains, but who knows. There are, as we know, bad policemen, but the majority are good, hard-working men trying to protect their community.
Jeanne, I hadn't heard about that kind of thing, not sitting near or going near a policeman. That's awful.
What a troubled world we live in. In addition to Minn, BR, & Dallas, we now have Nice and Turkey. I guess all we can do is pray to God to show us the way to straighten out the mess we've gotten ourselves into.
We got another inch of rain last night. Yea! Sharon
The entire world seems to be in turmoil. I'm so glad I canceled our NYC trip over the 9/11 weekend. Back in April, my "gut" feeling said "not the time to go." Now with Ray's leg and the graft, I'm glad we opted out early enough to get 80% of our deposit back.
Beautiful morning here. Ray and I walked a bit....he turned and came back home, but a block further than yesterday, and I went on to the bank and the Farmers' Market. I bought some fresh green beans, some banana bread, and some local honey straws. I'd run out, but now have a new container from Gary from the bees in the lot between us...that's about as "local" as one can get!!
It's beginning to heat up...and lots more of that to come.
Take care and have a SAFE weekend!
jane
Jane. Probably the right choice to cancel...never know what area or group of people will be the next target..scary times..I think Gods coming soon...I need to change my password on computer...when I do that..will I also have to change it on my IPad? Darlene
I think you were probably right to cancel, Jane, especially with Ray's leg. I'm concerned and trying to keep my mouth shut, but Melanie & Sangmin are going to Italy in October and Brian and family are going to Germany and maybe France in August! Then Lori is going to the US Tennis Open in NY. But I can't wrap them in bubble wrap, much as I would like to. I just have to leave it up to God to protect them.
Darlene, I don't think so on the password, but I will leave it to Jane to tell you for sure.
Sharon
We're home. It was a great week. We didn't have as many people as in years past, but a good group nonetheless. We all shared in putting some of John's ashes in the Gulf in an area he loved. We even got a send-off this morning with a rainbow. Margaret and I were thelast to leave. The trip home was different - mostly not on the interstate. There were lots of problems with wrecks and torrential rain pockets. It was a challenge for Margaret (who did most of the driving), but our GPS gal got us through. Now to get back to what we laughingly call "normal".
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Hi everyone I didn't post yesterday because I had nothing to say. that happens to all of us at times I think. Toady Our town North Bend is celebrating 113 years. There were a lost of tnhings going on. Freckles and I walked with other of the furry friends in the parade. Keith and his friend went to the car show before watching the parade. There is a picture of Freckles and I on Facebook.
We had a good hard rain last night, and are experiencing one of those delicious mornings. But it also has all the signs of getting quite hot and humid as the hour hands move on all the clocks. The early Sunday morning bay is splendidly empty of boats, but I expect it will be full of white sails by early afternoon.
My granddaughter Melissa turns 37 today. Impossible! TRUE! I cannot figure why I am still lurking around, what with all these generations pouring into the family tree charts! That whole branch of the family went to an Orioles game last weekend: Anne & Greg, Paige & Alex with Ezra (5), Melissa & Adam with Bella (13), Will (7) and Miles (1). Will wanted to run the bases with about a bazillion thousand other children, one at a time, afterwards. Ezra was worn out, so Paige and Alex went home (they live in Baltimore, so home was not far away), while the others stayed and waited in line with Willem. Oh, my gosh, but he was excited!. He took off in a rush from first base, and then, half way to second, ran back and tapped first, just to make sure. When he finally got to home plate, he stepped on it grinning like a banshee, then ran back a little ways and, in running towards home this time he THREW himself on the ground and SLID in! All this was reported to Debi and Becky and me by his doting grandmother, my daughter Anne, at lunch last week.
Have a great day. I'm planning on a quiet one.
Darlene....which password are you speaking of? If your password to open your computer, then no on your Ipad since you can't connect to your computer from your Ipad/tablet.
If you mean to a website, like here or Facebook, etc. then yes, when you change the password here or at Facebook or wherever, you'll need to put that new password in when you go to login at whatever site you changed it. Your computer or tablet saves a cookie with that password and compares it with the site's password you entered there. They have to match. So, change it at the site, then login on your devices with your username and the new password.
If you clear off your passwords for some reason....maybe doing a malware scan of your co puter, etc., you will have to re-enter your isername and current password at all the sites that you cleared the cookie for. (That's a long, complicated sentence! Sorry.;))
Strong thunderstorm and lightning here overnight, too, and more predicted starting this afternoon. It's to heat up too. Guess I'd better get with it and get my walk in.
Quiet day here...going to the farm outside town for sweet corn..first of the season here...and picked fresh everyday! Yummy.
Was getting ready to leave but then it turned dark and within 15 min. Such a storm. Still going and so I guess I will stay home.
Time to put Don's Sunday concert on. I thought I would have done my running and been back by now.
Sure put the temps down. LIke sleeping better without the A/C on.
I was so sad to see the violence in Baton Rouge. I swear people have gone NUTS!
Stay safe, Joy!!
Just a bit of rain so far here, but it's looking dark to the west. It's going to be a wet afternoon.
Keep an eye on the weather, Jeanne!
jane
Hi Gals, sounds like all this hot, humid weather everywhere is producing lots of severe storms. Last night's here just skirted us and gave us only a light rain or sprinkle for a few minutes. Hot again today, but not quite as bad, only projected at 90.
I've been to church and SS. We stopped for gas on the way home. Do your grocery stores sell gas debit cards for discounted prices? We buy a $50 card for $40 at our regular grocery (HT). Of course you have to spend a certain amount in order to qualify, but that's no problem for us since I shop there regularly. Our gas was down to $1.95 today. Whoo Hoo!
I've put a load of towels in to wash and eaten my lunch, but probably won't do much else.
Marilyn, your town festivities sound like fun.
Jane, you are so good about getting your walks in despite the heat!
Jeanne, hope you got your errands run.
Mary Page, how cute for Alex. They do a lot of fun things for kids that they never used to.
Another horror in Joy's Baton Rouge! Will it ever stop?
Sharon
Thank you Jane. Darlene
Sharon...no discount cards like you mention here. At one grocery in CR, you can get a "fuel saver" card to buy at a discount at their pumps. It doesn't pay for us to bother. Sam's Club, too, has discounted prices, but again...it's 70 miles away round trip. Our gas here locally is 2.09 today.
Time to get off the computer and do some reading, I think.
jane
Sharon, We have a Walmart card which gives us a 5-10 cent discount at their pumps and a rebate on all purchases on the bill. On our way home through AL, gas prices were from $1.76-1.79 everywhere we went. I guess local taxes make the difference.
Hot here, but no storms - at least not yet. I've gotten my laundry done, but nothing much else today. With no house maintenance, of course, there's no backup stuff to do. 8^)
These shootings are awful. Saturday, Chattanooga marked the one-year anniversary of the attack here on the Navy recruitment office and the Navy/Marine Reserve Center - five servicemen killed. Such a sad day and remembrance, but the city has cherished the families and the new slogan "Chattanooga Strong!".
I guess I'll be getting back into the usual routine tomorrow.
Molly, Some folks were talking on SeniorLearn about having been over here, and letting others know that they had to reregister after the crash several months ago. AdoAnnie was particularly looking for "Persian". I told her you were over here and using "Molly" now. I hope she comes looking for you.
Someone also posted that Radioman Don and So'p Bubble were engaged - and that's exciting. So congratulations are in order to those folks - and much happiness!
Mary, so glad you are safely home and have the usual vacation laundry caught up. My memories on FB showed my picture of support for the Chattanooga Marines. So much violence. And it continues on.
I fell asleep for a while at my computer. I guess it is the tremor pills that are making me so sleepy. Always some side effect.
Good for the engaged couple! I wish them much happiness.
Sharon
I can't believe you missed their announcement; seems like several weeks ago now, at least. It had me rolling around laughing! Much discussion back and forth at the time, too, as to where they were going to live.
Don't know where I was, MaryPage. Where ARE they going to live? LOL
Where was that announcement?
Oh, I would have guessed it was in here, but since you ask, I guess it must not have been. Probably Norm's Bait & Tackle, then. I mean, it had to have been, n'est pas? I only POST in Bosom Buddies and Norm's. Wonderful announcement with an obviously older couple holding hands and jumping off the end of a pier into a lake.
Seems neither can move to and live permanently in either Canada or Israel. So they will visit back and forth. Unconventional, but needs must, and terribly romantic. I mean, LOVE does, indeed, conquer all! I get a huge smile all through and over me when I think about them.
The official announcement was here
http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=11.msg27461#new
Morning!
Quiet day planned here. It looks as if the storms skipped around us last night and this morning.
Have a good Monday.
Jane and All: Yesterday was, to say the least, terrible. There were 3 dead--2 police officers, and 1 Sheriff deputy.
The shooter supposedly was found and also died. Everyone
in BR was at a "stay at home and off the streets" order before finding the shooter. The streets in BR were almost
completely devoid of cars ----a sight hardly ever seen here.Authorities think there was only 1 shooter.
JOY
JOY...it's beyond sad and troubling. And, the guy was from Kansas City, it seems. What a terrible thing all this violence is. I saw somewhere, a group who was going to protest were talked into doing a BBQ, with police invited. That seems like a much saner way to try and calm things down and establish some communication and caring among both groups!
Jane. Storms you say missed you but they are hitting us. Was bad last night and storming now. Dark as night. Naturally I need to go out soon as it starts to clear. Between the heat and storms I am not enjoying this summer at all.
Had to call the ENT finaly today. Keep loosing my voice and sore throat so it needs checking out. The Sinus Meds not taking care of it. Still have to wait until Aug. 8 or keep checking for a Cancellation there.
Jane, I agree that the barbecue is a much better idea. They have had a number of similar type get-togethers in the past couple of years here in Charlotte. All of the protests, so far, have been peaceful. I pray it stays that way.
Joy, I'm sending prayers for peace and reconciliation in your city. It is so awful. I thought that when the son of the slain black man pleaded for peace and a stoppage of the violence that maybe it would carry some weight. Stay safe.
The storms skipped us too last night. It got quite dark and threatening but then nothing happened. Jeanne, I hope they clear off for you. Have you thought about going to a Minute Clinic at CVS to see if the nurse there can help you. Aug is a long time to wait.
Don & Bubble, I've heard of long-distance romances, but I think you two take the prize! Best wishes to you both.
Nothing happening here. Stripped the bed & have the sheets in the wash. My back actually feels fairly good this morning. Who knows why. I sure hope it stays that way. We will see when I get up on my feet for a while longer. Hi to all. Sharon
Good morning I just went over to the place where the Yoga class is and no class today. However, I will be going to Tai c/hi this afternoon. Keith and I took Freckles for an early morning walk. She seemed to be an bit slow today compared to how she usually walks. She usually wants to be ahead and take me for a walk bujt lately she has been at "Heel" for the last few days.
I bet you girls must get tired of me talking about Freckles all the time huh?
It rained here this morning, not for long though. When I got the animal's food ready I went to the door to call the two cats that e=were outside. There was Harry the long haired one, sitting in the rain at the end of the driveway. What a wet cat.
Speaking just for myself, Marilyn, I never get tired of hearing about Freckles. Wonderful dog who does so much good for people. Always lovely to hear of such heart warming events.
There were strong showers in our area last night, but none at my place. Today, there were none where I was, but obviously were some here at home. Obviously they are small and scattered, if strong when you're under one of the cells. We're supposed to have temps near 100 by the end of the week. Yuck!
Sharon, have you decided what you're going to do yet?
Marilyn, we enjoy hearing about all your activities.
Back into the routine for me today. I went to swimming and coffee, then some errands. Early voting for our state-wide party primaries and county general elections started last week. I cast my ballot this morning. At bridge I had a few good hands, but mostly just routine stuff. For some reason, Uncle Arthur really decided to act up on me this afternoon. Just about all the parts were achy and stiff. I didn't even go up to dinner when I got home. I made some egg salad, and just had that on crackers - along with some pain medicine. I'll probably get to bed early, too. Hope tomorrow is better.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Saw the endocrinologist today. He upped my insulin a bit and suggested I see my GP for the swollen feet. He didn't think it was diabetes related.
The world seems to be going to hell in a hurry.
I am feeling melancholy this evening. Really missing Doug. :'(
Mary, all these weather fronts and storms going through are playing havoc with my arthritis also. I hurt in every joint and muscle. Not fun. No rain yesterday but supposed to be some today. Up to 98 for the weekend. Yuck! Now, what were we complaining about last January?! :D
Marilyn, always glad to hear about Freckles.
Ginny Ann, I hope the insulin increase helps, but I agree that you should see your internist. Lots of hugs.
Not much going on here. My last load of laundry in and that's about it. Sharon
I almost answered Mary last night to chime in with "me, too!" But I have slowed down my responses to anything and everything. This balloon of oppressively hot, humid heat brings me to an almost motionless state of being; truly comparable to molasses in January!
Will putter around in my air conditioned aerie until Becky & Debi pick me up at two thirty to go to a three o'clock Happy Hour and dive into a delicious marguerita.
But Sharon and Mary, this heat and humidity make my arthritis scream at me from every possible joint. Fingers are the worst, since I need them most; but feet, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows: they're all OW! OW! OW! Oh, I tell you! Three o'clock cannot get here fast enough!
Me, three!
The heat and humidity are building again...heat advisory already issued for Thurs and Fri when temps to be in high 90s and heat index in the 110 range. WHEW!
We walked earlier and my old joints were not happy about it. I cut my walk short and came home.
Load of laundry is in, AC is on, and we're hermits for the rest of the day, except for my needing to water my new landscaping plants and going out for Taco Tuesday later this afternoon.
The landscapers finished yesterday...tore out everything on the south side of the house and planted all new. It really looks nice...more hydrangeas ...Vanilla Strawberry and a Pinky Winky! ;) and a pine and some new spirea that turns yellow in the fall and some low flowering grass and catmint and a couple large hostas. We have one small corner by the fence and they'll do that this fall.
Off to water new plants!
jane
jane, your yard is/will be looking so pretty. I'm just happy with all my neighbor's plantings and the crepe myrtles blooming nearby.
We're having a lovely rain that started about 30 minutes ago I hope it keeps up all afternoon - but probably not likely.
I slept until 8:30!!! this morning. And then blew off my two Tuesday morning activities. I didn't get dressed until it was time to go up for lunch. And now I'm here on the computer, listening to one of the music channels, and watching it rain. Sweet!
Good morning from the left coast. I am really hurting this morning. I was really hurting Sunday after walking in the parade on Saturday. I was OK yesterday and back to hurting today it is my lower back. I took a 15mg Meloxicam already and I'm thinking about rubbing on some of the Cannabis and Peppermint massage oil to get some instant relief.
This afternoon Freckles and I go to the library for the Children's reading hour. There were only 5 kids there last month with no others waiting their turn. They usually read for 20 minutes then another group comes in; during the school year there are more children coming to read to the dogs. We usually take 3 or 4 dogs only. Last Month freckles didn't have anyone to read to her until almost the end when the kids changed dogs.
The rains just started here, too, and it's very dark out there! Lots of thunder and lightning, too.
Marilyn....I hope Frecles gets somebody to read to her today! Poor puppy needs a story.
Jane
Sounds like Uncle Arthur is visiting us all simultaneously! I think Mary Page has the best remedy--go out for Margaritas!! Sounds wonderful.
Jane, your plantings sound wonderful. I love hydrangeas and mine have done so well this year that I am able to keep a bouquet of them on my bar top most of the time. I've seen pics in the magazines of the 2 you planted. When they bloom next year, you will have to post a picture.
Mary, glad you're getting a nice rain and that you were able to sleep in. Why not?!
Had to chuckle at Jane's comment on Freckles needing to get his story time too. :)
I'm not accomplishing a thing today. Guess I'll go stretch out and finish my book. Sharon
We sat outside at Cooper's Hawk yesterday afternoon. Becky and Chip each had TWO of their huge margueritas; Debi and I only one each. We had four different platters of appetizers, and we all four voted the spring rolls the best. They feature half price hors d'oeuvres between three and five. I got quite tiddley.
Alas, Becky's visit is over and she is winging it back to Kansas City as I type. Debi had to go to her mother in laws bedside this morning and catch the visit of the Hospice nurse, so she brought Becky here and we had a short visit and Chip took her to BWI (Baltimore Washington International Airport).
This is great granddaughter Emma's 4th birthday today. She is one of my favorites; she is such an IT girl! Emma lives in Oklahoma in a suburb of Oklahoma City called Yukon. She is granddaughter Angela's only child. Angela is a favorite, too.
We are expecting some really high temps for the whole coming week, so I will just hunker down at home and do an awful lot of nothing. I have a real talent for that. Bet I can accomplish more nothing in a day than ANY of you can!
Hugs to my sister cancer survivors!
Today it is going up to 96 deg they say. Already 89. I think staying in the house is getting to me. Going to start complaining and Sending Letters to the Editor of our local paper. See that my number one appears today.http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/letters-editor/2016-07-19/heres-new-one-stickers-mail.html
We don't get notices here at all, either. It's up to the car owner to know when the plates expire. We can, however, buy the plates...or usually stickers...here at the County Court House. That's where we can renew our drivers' licenses, too, and there are no reminders about that either. The licenses now take longer because of some Homeland Security thing...and they come mailed out from the State in DesMoines. The local gives you a paper copy, good for a month, I think it is.
We made the doc run early to Dubuque and hit rain four times. Back home it's cleared and the temp is rising fast.
I played bridge; we had 8 and I came in 3rd, so not too bad. Got my .25 back!
Tonight is the Methodist Church supper, so we're going with neighbors and will fill up on "Maid Rite" sandwiches, sides and homemade desserts.
Back to sit in the cool and watch the convention, I guess.
jane
Hi everyone..y'all can send rain my way if u get abundance..it is still very hot and humid..not walking as much..but will surely make up when it cools off some..our pastor is on vacation..so no church tonight..guess I will either watch convention or read...Darlene
I am going to a catered dinner for the library volunteers tonight at the library.
I hadn't realized that I'd not posted in such a long time! My bad! I've been trying to deal with some of the issues which we experienced while Mohamed was here for a brief visit between his teaching duties in Egypt. First was a couple of days of heavy rain which brought on lots of water in our basement. Mohamed bought some cement-like products and after the rain had dried, he spread the products around the floor. That worked briefly, but the basement flooded again, so we called a professional team. They did the same thing with a different product, but the second rainstorm came and BOOM - more water in the basement. They we called our City of Concord fellows, who came out to the house, spend about 2 hours cleaning out the drain at the street as well as checking the street as far away as the entire Block. I thought that would work, but a couple of days ago, another rainstorm and another flooded basement - not as intense as previously, but still WATER IN THE BASEMENT. Not the way we expected to spend his "down time" while he was here.
We've also had a couple of HUGE rain storms recently, which brought down a huge old Oak tree in a small empty lot across the street. Thanks God it did not hit the houses on either side, but it sure was messy. Our Emergency City guys came back to split it into pieces with their Emergency equipment and it is still laying in pieces on the grass. Wonder when they will come to pick up the downed pieces?
Mohamed just called - it's about 2 a.m. where he is in Egypt. He's been watching the international news RE all the chatter about Hillary and her supporters, as he did earlier about THE DONALD and his team - and his wife and other supporters.
He asked me a question about REALLY PAINFUL toes, which he has experienced. I wondered if any Friends here have had the same pain in their feet? His doctor gave him some Meds before he returned to Egypt and he has checked with his local Dr. there, but
still continues to have the pains. I've not had the pain in my feet, but sure have recently experienced INTENSE pains up and down the outside of my thighs.
I'm happy to have the chance this evening to catch up on news among friends here and wish everyone a blessed evening and Happy Week. Do something really special for yourselves!!
Molly
Good morning to all. We are expecting a full week ahead, starting today, of a rather dreadful heat wave. I thank heavens for the lovely breezes off of the bay, and plan to just make a quiet week at home of it.
Molly, I am so sorry about your flooding basement. No expert I, however; so I have no words of wisdom. Call in the experts is my mantra when ANYthing goes wrong. I am sorry it spoiled Mohamed's visit. Sounds like he needs to see a doctor and have some tests regarding his toes. Gout? Type 2 Diabetes? Neuropathy? Takes blood tests and stuff to diagnose. I do hope it will not prove to be anything serious.
Well, Our Rebecca flew out of here and landed safely back in Kansas City by a hair, as it were! She JUST missed being part of the huge computer glitch that grounded Southwest yesterday. Becky misses us already, but is happy to be home with her husband Sam and their 3 Bichons. She will catch up with my granddaughter Jenny and her 4 children, Emily, Sam, Simon and Max, today. They are experiencing a heat wave, as well, but lack the relief from bay breezes.
Keep cool, everyone!
Molly...MaryPage gave excellent advice on the toe pains...and blood tests can tell if it's gout or arthritis.
I have them recently in my big toes, and I suspect arthritis as I have it in most of my joints, it seems.
Bloody awful heat wave here, too, but we need to make a CR trip so Ray can stock up on fish for the weekend. We'll leave as soon as he gets home from coffee with the fellows, and hope to be back by early afternoon.
Stay cool and safe, Buddies!!
jane
Many thanks for the suggestions RE how Mohamed should follow up RE his painful toes. He did have an appointment with an excellent Dr. in Maryland before he returned to Egypt and was given prescriptions for
several meds. He brought those prescriptions back here with him and visited our local Harris Teeter pharmacist and got the meds to take with him to Egypt. He uses them daily and learned that there also is a pharmacy near his apartment there that also has some of the same meds, so he can obtain refills also. I also cautioned him about wearing REALLY comfortable shoes as much as possible. As he is in the University classroom several hours a day and plays with his Cousin's kids when he visits the family in Giza, he does walk around a lot. He also has a good Dr. in Egypt, whom he has known for many, many years.
I listened to the NEWS last night and learned that we are going to experience temps in the 100 degrees for the next few days. Sure glad I had our AC unit already checked for this time of the Season.
Hope all have a great day and are ready for a pleasant weekend. Stay Cool!
Molly, always good to hear from you. I hope Mohamed gets some relief for his foot problems - when the feet hurt, the whole body hurts. (Ouch!) Also, I hope your basement is finally drying out. You'd think the heat would help, but the humidity is also so high, it can't do much good. Home ownership is always something, isn't it.
MaryPage, glad you're getting some good breezes. And it's good we can always find things to do inside. So here we are on our computers. LOL
jane, I assume Ray's skin graft is continuing to heal properly.
I guess the heat is getting everybody - Oregon, Texas, Indiana, Iowa, OH, SC, MD, and TN. We haven't heard from Sue, but I know AL is getting it, too. Has anybody heard anything from or about Sue. I sent her a note the other day. I was awake most of Tuesday night (for no apparent reason), but I got a short nap yesterday, and was early to bed last night. And that was a good night's sleep. I've always been a good sleeper, so I really hate this sleep irregularity. Guess we always have to have something to complain about. LOL
Hugs, and stay cool!
There is a front page story in this mornings local paper (The CAPITAL, Annapolis, Maryland) to the effect that one of the people on Hillary Clinton’s short list for VP is an Academy grad. I had not known this, but he sounds great, if you want to google the article.
Retired four-star Admiral James George Stavridis, class of 1976.
The article likes him a LOT. He served 4 YEARS as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, among other prestigious assignments.
I'm not trying to be political here; just sharing some local bragging on one of our one time middies. I thought seeing as how I hadn't a clue he was on the list, plus not a clue as to who he is, most likely you hadn't either! He is not a politician, nor has he ever been in politics.
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/naval_academy/ph-ac-cn-stavridis-clinton-usna-0721-20160721-story.html
Just dropping in to say hello as I just got registered (third try is a charm?)
Molly, its good to see you are still here and hope Mohomed's foot problems are rightly diagnosed and he soon finds relief. What a mess it is to have a flood anywhere in your house. Last one we had started in the kitchen on the first floor and it traveled to our finished basement. Took days of big fans blowing to get it dry enough to remove and replace the kitchen floor. We had to replace the bed in the bedroom plus many ceiling tiles and then replace the dried carpeting. Thank God for home insurance. Water just goes wherever it wants to go!
So MaryZ and everyone in the path of the heat wave. I see my state of Ohio is included. Yuck! I begin to feel trapped after one day in my house. Last night, I sat out on our screened porch and read a whole book (only 150 pages) which we are discussing on SL for 2 weeks. If you are interested, the book is entitled "Our Souls At Night" by Kent Haruf and its pretty thought provoking and unusual.
Anyway, it was only 87 degrees and that felt pretty cool. And the sun was gone which
helped!
MaryPage, the article is interesting and its nice to know he isn't a politician. We could use more of those kinds of people in Congress.
.
Hi Annie - welcome. Come back often.
Hi, Annie! Good to see you here.
Molly....do you have a dehumidifier in your basement? We have a lot of humidity here in Iowa, so have one that runs a lot in the summer to keep our basement dry. It has a hose to the big washsink in he basement so we don't have to go down and empty the bucket. You can buy them at WalMart, etc.
The heat has hit us here. We made a quick trip to CR today to get Ray fish for the weekend, and it's good to be home and inside the AC.
I haven't heard a word on our Sue, so I may try to contact Kris again and see if I can get an update.
Everybody seems to be going to be hit by this high heat.
Stay cool and safe, everyBuddie!!
jane
Hi Gals, I just got back from the grocery. Today has been a bad pain day, so took the motorized cart to shop. It's a blessing when you have to use it. I had taken a tramadol before I left, but it never did kick in. I also went to the library and stocked up with some more books. I'm on the last one of the 8 I bought 10 days or so ago. I have taped and watched the mosst important speeches of the convention. I enjoyed hearing Mike Pence last night. He seems like an intelligent man and very down to earth. A good Hoosier! :) I'm also impressed with the 2 Trump sons. I missed the daughter's speech but I think Ivanka is talking tonight before her father. I am anxious to hear him give a serious, prepared speech and see if there is any decent content and solutions in it.
Molly, I was going to give you the same advice MP did for Mohammed. Glad he has a good dr. there. If you have pain running down the outside of your thigh, it sounds like sciatica. Prednisone and physical therapy are the only answers for that. Sorry about your basement. Do you think a sump pump would help? Also, painting the walls with a water-proof sealer might help. It all depends on the source of your problem. We have had some real severe storms lately, haven't we?!
Jane, glad you had good cards and a good dr's run.
Mary Page, you all looked like you were having a ball at your happy hour outing! It's so fun to be with adult children.
Hi Annie, welcome to our group. Are you a BC survivor also?
Mary, I haven't heard a word from Sue. I wrote her a note over a week ago and asked that she contact one of us, but so far nothing.
Jeanne, we have to pay a vehicle tax in SC, so we get that notice and when it's paid, they send us our stickers. Illinois' system sounds ridiculous. Good letter. We don't get a notice about our driver's license though.
Hi Darlene. Think we are all primarily staying in and reading!
Sharon
Buddies....email on the way from me about our Sue. If I missed you somehow, let me know and I'll resend.
jane
Sharon, Prednisone and physical therapy are the first things they tried in order to deal with my Sciatica. They did not do a thing for me. Then they did those 3 needle procedures, where I had to report to a surgical center each time and have nerve blocks done. Those were each an extremely temporary partial help. THEN they did the big surgery, where I was in hospital for 2 days. Sciatica is dreadful, indeed!
Jane - Please send me the email about Sue. I'm very concerned about her, and some of the ladies who post in Library~Bookshelf, have also asked about her. Thank you.
Well I'm out of the house tomorrow..daughter talked me into going to the casino..with four others...taking very little money..at least it will be cool in there and the fun of eating and visiting...hope someone hears fro Sue soon. Darlene
Bottom line, Sue is home and it sounds as though she is doing well, getting out and about for Bridge and luncheons, but her computer is not working for some reason. I'm sure she'll be back up and running eventually. It was lovely to hear and cut the edges off my worries.
Jane. I got the E-M. Good to read that Sue has now gotten to come home. Sounds like getting good help. I am sure she is not in any mood to be on the computer. I am sure when she is up to it she will get back to us.
Even if a place does not have storms and a house has a basement. I have never been in one that did not need to have a humidifier in. Anytime a room is below ground they need one. I notice that most homes built in the past 25 years or so not having basements in them. A good idea. I think the USA must have a lot of water underground. One doesn't seem to have to go far down to hit a Well if needing one. I hate basements.
Jane thank you for the email re: Sue. Galdd to hear that she is home.
Freckles and I went visiting at the hospital today, if they weren't sleeping the room was empty.
Marilyne...email on the way. ;)
Thank u Jane for the email and home add on Sue.....I will get another card off to her..Darlene
Many thanks to Friends here who offered suggestions about how to deal with my leg pains AND keep the water out of the basement. At this point, I massage my outer thighs in the early morning when I wake up and again in the evening when I am preparing to sleep and it seems help quite a bit. I talked with my Dr. about the meds that were suggested here, but he told me they would NOT be successful for me.
RE our wet basement when it rains: this is an older house with a small basement, NOT the kind that could be turned into another area to use often other than for the Washer and Dryer and Furnace, as well as a few of things Mohamed has collected to ship to Egypt. He already painted the lower walls and floor a couple of times with some type of cement suggested by a fellow at Home Depot, but it didn't keep the water out. We realize that this is a very old house, so just "deal with it" when the rains arrives. A hassle to be sure!
Another hot day here in the "Heat Dome" of the Midwest. On the news, it looked like it was a huge dome...and now beginning to move east. I suppose once it reaches Boston and NYC, it'll be considered "important" and will be all over the news. :idiot2: Somehow, when we in the midwest have a problem, it's never a big deal until it hits the east or west coast. I guess if it doesn't happen in NYC or Boston or LA, it's not really a problem. :tickedoff:
So we have one convention over and another to begin. And then the campaigning nonstop until Election Day. And the day after, the wannabe candidates start again for 2020, regardless of who wins. It sure gets tiring for me.
Inside day for me today and then out for Friday night supper with friends who will pick us up.
jane
That last part is the part that really bothers me, Jane. I get so tired of elections, elections, elections. The truly sick thing is that there can be BIG NEWS of great importance to our peoples, and yet the top topic is who is running for office, and the truly important stuff is down in the small print on page 16.
I wish we could have a law that says NO ONE in the media can mention ANY given election (to be) more than 11 months before it will actually take place. That way we can have a little relief of hearing about the NEXT dang election for a brief respite.
This has been a non-partisan complaint and is approved by ME!
ME, too!
Me too! I did think Trump did a decent job with his speech last night, but still short on specifics.
Jane, CBS News talked about the MW heat dome last night. It is really strange. Bismark was hotter than we are, however it is now moving east and we're to be at 94 or 5 today and 98 for the weekend. It is really awful. They were talking on the news about the heat wave in July '95 that killed 800 people in Chicago. Scary. Again, thanks for the news on Sue. I can relax again.
I need to go out and fill my bird feeders but am waiting till my back stops hurting for a while.
MP, I'm sure the location of the pinched sciatica nerve determines what works. The prednisone & PT worked for me. I'm sorry you needed surgery for yours.
Molly, that's strange that the dr said that prednisone wouldn't work. Maybe your pain isn't sciatica. Anyway, hang in there.
Nothing happening here. Sharon
Well I just got back from going the the Farm and Fleet store. Decided would shop early before 9:30am and glad I did as it is above 90 deg already. I am in for the day. They say with the Humidity high will feel about 104.
They are saying that not seen such hot weather so early in the year or even in August. Lasting so long. We do get a storm during the night it seems to be every other night. Was a good one last night but just makes the the temps higher.
Darn people on my phone. Had three already this morning. One about Credit cards, another from India wanting to fix a Windows problem. And yes, I won a trip to Bermuda. Aren't I a lucky one. With all that has come out in the Technical field over the past 25 years looks like should be a way to stop this calling but there isn't they say. Will get as bad on our Mobile phones soon.
Think it is time to make lunch. Not eating as much but not loosing a lb. weight. Think it is all the water I drink. Not getting my 4 mile a day walks in either.
Gee, Jeanne...we might have won the same trip to the Caribbean! According to a mysterious "Lisa" I won a trip. She called my cell phone. I don't know the particulars as I hung up on her!! :knuppel2:
Aren't we all lucky! I received a call I had received a free cruise to Bermuda, a trip to Orlando, and I don't know where else. As soon as I hear the start of their spiel, I hang up too. Sherry
I've gotten to where I check the caller ID, and if I don't recognize the number, I let the landline go to the answering machine to see if I know who it is. I can always pick it up during the message, or call back. On my cell, I just hit "ignore" and don't answer. I get more of the ones that ring only once, then hang up. They don't want to talk, they just want you to think you missed something and call them back. I don't even think about answering the phone until the second ring.
Today was the usual Friday. I did play duplicate, but I think we came in last. Had pretty yucky cards, and didn't bid well, either. I played one game bid and made 7 - that was not good. We had a pop-up shower here this afternoon, and got about 0.2" of rain in about 15 minutes - and we'll take whatever we can get.
Have a safe and cool weekend, Buddies
Wouldn't that be nice. We could all meet up and have a fun trip. (As if). I can't understand how these people who call can still be doing it. It has gone on for years. Wonder if many get fooled.
Now I know how the ones in Florida work .My friend and I years ago where there and was asked if wanted to take a free trip to one of the islands. (Can't think which one now). But anyway we laughed at him. Fact he took us to dinner.(girl friend really cute). So we asked him what the spam was . He was a talker and told us. The thing is you sign up saying will take a look at Condo's . Takes about 3 hours of your time. They take you over but people never read the contract. In small writing is says nothing about them paying you way back. So it does end up costing you. But he says it was amazing how many deals they made on the Condo's. You sort of leased them and got to use them for either a week or 2 weeks in a year. Had to find someone to buy out your lease if you found not working out for you.
People got tied up for years. I would say that the law has closed down that kind of spamming because I don't hear of it done anymore. I am sure there are others that have replaced it.
I have never believed that there is anything for FREE. Somewhere you are going to pay for it. No matter what the deal is. Read the small print.
We are in the heat wave. It is very hot here in NE OHIO. I have stayed in all day. Ray just went to pick up a script my doctor called in for me. Been through this anxiety issue before and hate it. Know that losing a child even if an adult child, HURTS. Called a friend this afternoon and chatting with her helped distract the pain. She suggested that I get back to writing.
Finished an Elizabeth Lowell novel today. To the Ends of the Earth . It was a sweet read that was good distraction from the heat.
Love and hugs and sympathy and understanding AND
A tall, frosted glass of lemonade for GinnyAnn.
I had fun on my day out..won a little. Have a great weekend. Darlene
http://annapolislive.com/annapolis-waterfront-webcam
That is Ego Alley, and boats come in there just to show off and turn around and sail back out again!
I did not know Charlie Priola had put that Webcam up. I guess he did that after the Annapolis Yacht Club fire, and their webcam went down. The City itself quit theirs years ago, as an economy measure.
The Priolas have had restaurants around town for generations now. Charlie's mother had one down there at City Dock called simply "Maria's." Heavenly Sicilian food! Lobster pizza was my granddaughter Kim's favorite, and she always wanted to go there when she came here for a visit from Oklahoma. Maria finally retired a few years back, and The Iron Rooster is at her old place. A very different, but quite marvelous eating place. See that building on the extreme left? That is MARKET HOUSE. Been there since they sold slaves right outside it. See the awninged dark red brick building behind it on its end? Middleton Tavern. Been in business there since 1749. Unlike Williamburg, VA, Annapolis is PRESERVED, not restored. We are much as we were, and we're proud of that!
By the way, I think it is a trifle misleading to call that an Annapolis Waterfront Webcam. Sounds like something Charlie would claim (a great guy and a friend of my granddaughter Maria's, but a bit over the top. Our Maria was a hostess at his Mama's place back one summer when she was still in High School, and big Maria took a great fancy to her and declared to one and all that she was MARIA NUMBER ONE and Our Maria was MARIA NUMBER TWO.)
You don't see a speck of the Annapolis Waterfront in that webcam! What you are seeing is CITY DOCK. Ego Alley is a long, slender finger of water leading from the ANNAPOLIS WATERFRONT and ANNAPOLIS HARBOR up into the city proper, ending at City Dock. Boats come in just to show off and turn around and go back out to the harbor. Dinghies and such like are allowed to tie up down at the very end there and use the restaurants, but that is all. Before you get out to the harbor, however, there are lots of boats, mostly live ons and water taxis, tied up in slips the Harbormaster rents out for the City.
MaryPage: I couldn't get the webcamera to load, but I'll try again later. I love the name "Ego Alley!"
Darlene...hurrah on having fun...and winning!
GinnyAnn...I hope you can get out a bit after this awful heat and humidity go further east.
It's so hot and humid here this morning. I know I'd never be able to live in a rain forest. This muggy stuff just smothers me, it seems. I watered the new shrubbery, and I'm in for the day. There's rain, but it's all going north of us today.
Have a great Saturday!
jane
Ego Alley was the nickname someone gave it because it was so obvious that boats mostly just came down to show off. But it stuck. It is officially the name, now! Fun how names come about.
This is the Alex Haley memorial & webcam down at City Dock:
http://www.beachcamsusa.com/md/annapolis/kunta-kinte-alex-haley-memorial-webcam
This is the real Annapolis Harbor:
http://www.beachcamsusa.com/md/annapolis/eastport-yacht-club-webcam-in-annapolis
Beautiful, MP.
We've been in the basement...tornado warnings and sirens going off...70-80 mph winds and dark as night. There have now been tornadoes on the ground in towns east of us. Reports of trees down and street flooding. Everything looks ok from my porch here in our neighborhood. Just rain now. There was 3 inches of rain an hour coming down.
All going east to the Mississippi River now.
Jane
Glad you're okay, jane - these heat waves spawn all sorts of bad weather. It always pays to heed the warnings. I hope there wasn't too much damage or any loss of life. Storms in our area, but nothing here in the city.
Stay safe..Darlene
Oh! jane. I wouldn't mind a little shower but don't be sending any big storms this way.
They just don't seem to cool things down. I have got all the bark just peeling of my trees in the Front yard. Never seen this before. My man cut the grass which to care of them there but My Big Rock garden and where the evergreens are. Such a mess . not small pieces but large one. Worse than having the leaves falling.
We had a huge, swift storm last night. It came suddenly, whipped things about quite a bit, dumped tons of rain, including raining all over the back deck and up to the sliding glass doors, and scooted away to other parts.
I found a site that has a marvelous photograph called The Port of Annapolis. We are a port only for cruise ships, and not many of them, these days, but I love the photo and tried to pick it out separately and found I could not. So I have to send you the site just for you to see that picture.
The picture greatly shrinks our town, so you can see the layers. For instance, you can see the State House and all of the government buildings. We are the Capital of the State of Maryland. Beyond the State House, looking upwards, is the old town of Historic Annapolis. Do you see the bridge across the water? That is Spa Creek Bridge, leading over to Eastport. To the right of it is Spa Creek, and to the left the Annapolis Harbor. You cannot see all of Annapolis Harbor, but you CAN see another creek on the other side of Eastport. That is Back Creek. I live on the far side, the Chesapeake Bay side, of that furtherest pennisula. If you scroll down the website page you come to what purports to be a webcam from the shores of the Naval Academy.
http://www.cruisin.me/cruise-port-webcams/united-states/annapolis-maryland.php
Thanks, MaryPage. These webcams are terrific.
Quiet, hot and very humid here this morning. No apparent damage around this neighborhood, thank goodness.
This morning we're going with our friends to the wonderful Sunday buffet over in East Dubuque, IL. The restaurant sits on a bluff and overlooks the Mississippi River.
Have a blessed Sunday, Buddies!
Jane
Jane, so glad to hear that you're safe and that no tornadoes touched down in your vicinity. Enjoy the buffet. I really fear tornadoes. They are so unpredictable. Also, we don't have a basement or a really safe place to stay. One hall and bathroom is relatively protected, but I'd hate to try it.
MP, your webcams are very interesting. It looks like a lovely place to live.
I did very little yesterday. It was so hot and I was hurting so bad. I took a pain pill before I left for church, so I got through SS & church okay. When I got home I did several little chores including putting the towels in the wash, ate lunch, and now don't plan to do much of anything the rest of the day.
Marilyn, you're keeping Freckles and you really busy with all of your therapy visits. I know everyone must appreciate them so much. How is your son with the cancer? I hope he is doing as well as possible.
Hi Darlene, Mary, Molly, Joy and whoever else pops in. Sharon
Sherry Roger is haning in there, He just had a two week visit from his sons who live in Colorado and their families. There were lots of p;ictures on Facevbook and he is looking good.
Freckles and 3 of the other Therapy dogs were on the news Friday. http://kcby.com/news/local/furry-friends-therapy-dogs-visit-coos-bay-library-to-help-kids-improve-reading-skills (http://kcby.com/news/local/furry-friends-therapy-dogs-visit-coos-bay-library-to-help-kids-improve-reading-skills) You can see them here. They aren't allowed to show the children's faces without a release from the parents so She only shot the dogs and the side of one little girls face. The boy reading to Freckles had his arm around her petting her the whole time he was reading.
Marilyn, I'm glad Roger is still hanging in there. I'm sure his sons' visits were good therapy too.
The dogs all looked so happy to be there and the children to have them there. That one little bulldog kept giving kisses to the little girl, and like you said, the boy with Freckles never missed a beat in petting her. Sweet. Whoever came up with that idea of helping the children read better was certainly smart & creative. Sharon
I keep forgetting to ask... Those of you who take melatonin for sleep, how much do you take?
Quiet weekend here. Hugs to all.
We had another hot hot day! I stayed in and avoided the heat. Going out on Monday with a friend. Otherwise no news here.
Ah, the Circle of Life. I just got off the phone from ordering flowers for the funeral of daughter Debi's sweet mother in law, who died Friday morning. We saw each other at every kind and sort of family gathering, and, like me, her core family for Thanksgiving and Christmas and Easter and so on and so forth was Debi & Steve and their children. So we were together a lot. She was 90. And sad infuses my whole being, but I am very used to this now.
I do admit to having fun ordering them, though. The funeral is down in Owings, Maryland, in what we herebouts call "Southern Maryland." I always do an on line search and find a florist with the same zip code, or in the same area, whether it be California or Texas or Montana or Florida or whatever. I figure I get more for my money by calling them direct and cutting out the middle guy: FTD and all that. And, of course, the funeral homes are pushing your buying flowers through them, these days, so they can get a cut, too! Well, I wound up with the owner of a small florist in that small town, and he was a TALKER! Turns out he is a Virginian, like me, and we had a lot of similar experiences and knew some people in common! Fun. So he described in enthusiastic detail what he was going to do for my money, and I am content that I will have done right by Cleo.
Another hot, hot day on tap. I'm just hunkering down to read and watch a little TV and do a lot of nothing, which I am a world class expert at. Love to all my dear Buddies.
GinnyAnn....that heat and humidity is bad.
MaryPage...sounds like a great florist!
Hi, Maryz, Marilyn,Darlene, Sharon, Jeanne
It's much cooler here today....in upper 60s, instead of low 80s at this time of morning, but humidity is still very high. I need to get out and walk, but I'm not sure I'll get far with this humidity.
Not much going on here...a massage at 11:00 and a pedicure at 1:00 and lots of laundry to do.
;D
Sounds like a good day for you, Jane. Enjoy!
Mary, I don't take Melatonin anymore, but I have read that anywhere from 1-3 mg is the recommended dose. I used to take 3. You might start out low and increase as needed. Remember to take it 30-60 mins before bedtime.
Mary Page, I usually do the same, calling a local florist. I do think they put a personal touch if they have talked to the client. My condolences on your & your family's loss.
It was 97 here yesterday and supposed to be 95 or 6 today. :-\ :-\ :-\
No plans for today. I did 2 loads of laundry yesterday and don't need to do anymore till later in the week. I'll just stay in and try to stay cool like Ginny Ann. Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
MARYPAGE - I smiled when I read your comment RE losing "Debbie's sweet Mother-in-Law." It surely was a blessing to Family and friends that our Lord waited until she reached that wonderful age to call her Home.
I wondered if you are going to post a couple of photos of your beautiful colorful plants. I recall in previous years that you did and I really enjoyed them. Mohamed tried to arrange several plants for his sister at her house in Giza, but the weather is to tremendously hot there that they just toppled over.
SHARON - Thanks for including me in your greetings!
I don't have any plants for today as the heat is a bit high for me!
Hope all had a great weekend. Stay cool and enjoy the week!
Molly, I know how to email photos from my picture gallery, but I do not know how to fiddle with them or how to post them in these forums. I believe you have to have a website in order to do that, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I do not have a website AND I don't know how to post pictures. I'll email you some from my iPad. They may, or then again may not, come upside down. I haven't a clue as to why they do that! hugs to you
Hi Gals! Still hot here, of course. On my way home from the Civic Center/bridge this afternoon - a drive of about 15 minutes - I drove through TWO frog-drowner showers, with the wipers going full blast. And the nothing at all here at home. Crazy stuff. I did have some good cards today. We play five 30-minute rounds, changing partners at each break. A pretty good round would be 600-800 points, standard contract bridge scoring. I have over 1000 points in each round. It felt good!
Thanks, Sharon. I had a scheduled appointment with my family doc today, and asked here about melatonin. She said to come up gradually, but not to take more than 10 mg.
MaryPage, sorry to hear about your co-in-law. Like you say, it hurts, but should be something we need to get used to. I, too, call a local florist to send arrangements. So much better service.
Ginny Ann, jane, Jeanne, Darlene, Molly, Sue (if you're looking in), Marilyn & Freckles - stay cool, and have a good week.
MARYPAGE -Many thanks for your attempt to send me the photo of your beautiful plants, but I could NOT access your email. Not the first time that has happened for me with other folks, but since I do recall earlier photos of them, I'll just close my eyes and recall the beautiful blooms from an earlier season.
MARYZ - Thanks to you, too, for including me in your best wishes for a good week! Now if we could just lower the temperature, it sure would help. The local TV news tonight RE the expected temp in coming days cautioned that it was going to be close to 100 degrees and perhaps even higher. I'm so grateful for the AC working well!
Mohamed called 3 times today and in each call he inquired "has the temperature become cooler yet?" I tried to get him to talk about other topics, but he went back to the same one. His area is enormously HOT too.
MaryPage. It has been awhile now since people sent flowers to funerals. No point really as other than the one from the family can be put on a grave. the rest are removed the next day in some of the Cemeteries. I was mad the last time I went to a friend to see all these flowers thrown over into a tip. People do send plants to the family. On the family plots here you can put plant blankets on at Christmas time. Hospitals /nursing homes don't want flower there either. Some of the older one you see lots of Plastic ones on on Memorial day for a week I believe. I dislike seeing that. Now most of ours are in the Mausoleums. Now you can only put plastic ones on the front of those now. Use to be could put say a rose or one flower but people left them to die and was a mess they say. To me I thought would not hurt the owner of the Mausoleum to just clean them up a little as they are not that big a building. More respect shown than a plastic.
We have some really big Modern Cemeteries around here now. Be no Grave stones . Just a brass plaque in the ground. The inlaws are there.
Big Pet Cemetary attached to it.
Molly....I could never survive the heat of the Middle East. I couldn't stand the heat of AZ or Nevada in the summer, either.
Mary...wow...terrific cards for you.
Jeanne...customs vary so much from region to region and what people are comfortable doing.
MaryPage...your flowers sound lovely...good reminder for me to water my hanging baskets.
Another hot and humid day here too. So, I'll be inside again. Going to go through kitchen drawers and straighten them out. They seem to get a lot of crumbs from the counter, too.
jane
Mary, what a wonderful round of cards! Congrats! I found that Melatonin gave me weird dreams after a while. Try to get by with the lowest dose possible. The storm patterns seem really odd. We got an alert on our weather radio for our county and didn't get a drop! It all went south of us.
Jeanne, with those kinds of cemeteries, I would think everyone would go for cremation! Mom & Dad's mausoleum only allows live flowers in the vases. I think the graves can have artificial ones during the winter.
Jane, hot and humid here too. My computer says 95 but it may be warmer. 98 yesterday. We went to AZ in June before we retired to ck it out. It was 115 and dry heat or not, we couldn't take it. I swear I keep my drawers closed but yet they always have crumbs in them too! That's on my to do list, along with cleaning the fridge. I'm going to try to do that in a few minutes as it is nearly empty and it's a good time to get at it. My cleaning girl was here today, so she got the rest of the house clean. She's a sweetie and very hard working. She's hispanic but has been here 25 years, so she speaks English very well.
Hi Molly. Tell M to ask if we've cooled down in about 3 months!!! :D
Sharon
We got rain today..so a little cooler for now..Had my hair cut yesterday....boy w as she scissor happy....shouldn't need it cut for 6 months..lol.....my hair does grow fast..thank goodness. Darlene
Well, I just lost my post - so I'll try again.
Darlene, I had to laugh about your haircut. As you can see, I wear my hair very short, and can't go more than three weeks between haircuts. It's fun we're all so different.
They started work on my deck this afternoon. I'd been nagging since I moved in. But it took the broken step about a month ago and Margaret's getting involved to finally get something done. They did some partial dismantling, and have started replacing some of the decking floor boards. And I have some lovely "crime scene yellow tape" across my sliding glass door to remind me not to go out there. They had stopped for the day when we got a really hard rain shower - about 30 minutes worth. Not nearly enough, but we'll certainly appreciate whatever we get. And now the sun is out again.
Tomorrow is hump day. Enjoy!
Hi buddies, I haven't posted for a day or two, but I have been here to read what you all have said. Thank you Sherry for viewing the video link I posted about the Furry Friends Library program. We are hoping to get started at the North Bend library soon as well. The kids really enjoy reading to the dogs.
We are getting ready for our trip to Vancouver WA. on Friday, I have get Freckles things ready so I don't forget to take her medication along. We may take a side trip on the way home Sunday to Neskowin on the coast. Craig says we have to leave at noon on Sunday because his mother is coming and his grandpa has a dr. appt. in Portland on Monday. That sure doesn't sit well with us. That happened once before that we had to leave before she got there. Our trip has been planned over a month, now it is being cut short We haven't been there to see them for at least a year. None of them stopped by here last Sunday either when they were in town for Grandpa's 101 Birthday.
OK I am through venting I will go back to my corner now. LOL
Marilyn, that is just so inconsiderate, but also typical of many, many family situations. Sounds like the mother has some resentment issues, which she may not even be conscious of, and she is driven to set these scenarios up. Craig is no doubt suffering from being forced to be "the bad guy."
I want to thank you each one for your various comments. I read every post, but am not in the habit of taking notes, and so I often fail to remember to respond. My habits of reading and posting are rather ingrained now, since I started with SeniorNet in 1999, and my short time memory is now downright alarming. Please accept my apologies, and know that I mean well.
I get my Judi Dench style cut every 8 weeks.
Have to confess to a new heart throb. I think he is 35 years old, but by gosh and by golly, he MUST be the handsomest man under the sun! Yesterday, I was watching the convention, and this Apollo approached the lectern and started talking about his law professor making life difficult for him on his very first day at Harvard. Well, I bout fell over when it turned out he was there just to introduce that adored prof: Elizabeth Warren. His name? Joseph Kennedy III!
If you did not see him, I challenge you to Google IMAGE him, and than dare to state he is not a HUNK!
Marypage it doesn't bother either Keith or I to be there when she arrives but to keep Craing and the family from being put in that position we will leave as we did previously.We have told him it didn't bother us
+ because she is nice to me to my face, but craig says she is not nice at all where I am concerned. I can't understand why, I didn't take Keith from her, She ran off with the handyman as still ,lives with him long before I was ever in the picture.
Oh by the way do you have to buy and plant new Gerainums every year ? I bought some annuals that were on sale for 99cents, I got Rosemary, a Marigold, snapdragon and two other that I can't remember the name of. I need to go gedt the tage and read about each one.
Yes, I do buy new ones every year. With such a small place, and with wall to wall carpeting, I cannot bring the 20+ pots in and let them winter over. Fact is, second year plants are MUCH more satisfactory, but the pots are too big and I have no where to put them and cannot possibly water them right over the carpets! The situation is such that I am forced to buy new each year. But I love them so much, I do not mind.
MaryPage you must live in a cold climate concerning the geraniums . I live in southern California & geraniums grow like weeds . They reseed all over our back yard .
They used to freeze to death and turn to pulp around the first week in November, but now they go until about the second week in December. I have lived long enough to notice the truth of global warming, believe me! I envy you having them all year round, but do not look forward to that much climate change here. But it is coming, albeit, as Bill Clinton said of himself tonight, there are more years behind than ahead of me.
But like the always said. From the day you are born. You have a chance of dying.
Bill Clinton lost about 50 lbs since his heart problem. He looked pretty good.
Wonder if that was their granddaughter that was with Mrs Clinton. cute
Hi Gals,, I just got back from bridge. I didn't play very well on one big hand. Don't know why. Things just seemed to be in the wrong places for finesses, etc. Anyway, I didn't get booby prize, but I think I was pretty close. They have a new chef at the club, so I ordered their she-crab soup which I love. It was okay except it had some cartilage in it. Grrr. Not a sign of a good chef.
I heard from Mayo's yesterday--no dice. They said they couldn't do anything for me that the local doctors can't. I think I will call my gastro guy and see if the pain in my side could be more from something internal rather than my back.
Marilyn, I would be offended too. I think Keith ought to tell him that if you have scheduled a visit in advance, he shouldn't allow his ex to screw it up! Obviously the son is closer to his mother than his father. Anyway, have a good trip.
Mary Page, we all have short term memory glitches these days. I don't bring my flowers in either. Our garage doesn't have the space and I don't want them in the house, so I replace my flowers each year. This year, the heat has been so bad for so long, I'm losing some of mine. I can't keep them watered enough. The weather guy said last night that we have had 23 days of 90+ days so far this year. Only 13 last year, and no end in sight. :'(
Most of the Kennedy's are good looking.
I keep my hair pretty short too, but I get it cut every 4 or 5 weeks. Since it is so curly, it doesn't seem as long.
Mary, so glad to hear your deck is getting repaired! Hope it is finished soon.
Melanie & Sangmin are back from Minneapolis where they were visiting Jocelyne & Harrison & Henry. She said they were exhausted. Couldn't believe how active Harrison was--on the go every minute. Glad to know that it isn't just me!
Nothing else going on here. Just trying to stay cool! Sharon
Sharon...I joined you in lousy cards today. I was next to the last...our of 10 people! Oh, well, it's nice to get out and be with people I wouldn't know otherwise.
Not so humid today, which is great. Ray got good news from the surgeon. He doesn't have to go in next week (Doc is on vacation) and he can take the wrappings off in 10 days and put on a large bandage and go back in two weeks. He can also resume golfing which thrilled him. He was out there today while I was playing bridge.
Quiet week until next Tuesday for us.
jane
I have to buy new geraniums every year, though Ray does save some and he had a Martha Washington geranium, I think it's called, to winter over. However, the deer also like it and they've eaten it to the ground!
Quiet day here. Ray loved getting back to golfing yesterday, and today he and another guy in town are headed to Dbq to an indoor shooting range...a guy thing! Laundry going, grocery list started, and I need to get a walk in...looks like rain may be on the way.
Have a good almost end of July Thursday!!
jane
Well, they've finished the constructing work on the deck. One of the guys came by this morning to sand down any rough edges, and to help me put the hangers back up and replace my hanging baskets, bird feeder, wind chimes, and wind catchers. They'll come back sometime to repaint - and do it all over again.
jane, how great to have Ray being able to get out and do the things he loves. Otherwise, like having a caged tiger pacing. LOL Can he get back to the pool yet?
Marilyn, I guess you're back making the rounds with Freckles. Any new trips planned? Did the sale of Keith's building finally go through.
Sharon, sorry you weren't offered something miraculous from Mayo, but it's nice to know that they think you've got access to good medical care where you are. I hope you can find something.
Molly, I know Mohamed is having some awful heat, too - as is "normal" in that part of the world. But I'm sure they don't have the humidity that we have here in the south. I hope your basement has dried out.
And now I've gone blank - but Happy Thursday to Ginny Ann, Darlene, MaryPage, Joy, Sue, Jeanne, alpiner, and all the Buddies.
Maryz....Nope, no swimming. They're afraid of infection in the open wound, of course, so that's off the table. Yes, he's much happier now that he can get around a bit more, but he's also religious about having it raised for 3 hours a day.
My walk is over and I'm dripping. The humidity is terrible today...and dark clouds as if rain at any moment.
I'd best get to the grocery, since the "boys" aren't going shooting until after lunch now. :smiley6600:
jane
Maryz Yes Keith's building is finally gone and the new business has done a lot of work on the building and the grounds.
We are leaving tomorrow for Vancouver Washington and Freckles is going with us. It seems like packing for her is ending up to be more than I take for myself. All I need is my cosmetic bag, some pj's and a change of clothing. For her its her bed, food and water plus food and water dishes, her pills and the wipes to wipe her down before I spray her belly with the antihistamine spray. She is allergic to grass and has to be wiped down. I think this is the last trip we take until Christmas when we go to California to Gilbert's.
Today is the Furry friends luncheon and monthly meeting today we are eating at another of the fine Mexican restaurants in Coos Bay.
Baby, it's HOT outside! Just to step out of the door is to be enveloped in a moist furnace heat that has the effect of making you step back inside with record speed.
Our newspaper has been writing stories about our potential as a community to experience more and more of the flooding that has made our recent years tedious with the burdens such flooding has brought. Today's editorial in The Capital is one I wanted to copy and paste for you, but I find my on line copy of the paper (which comes with the paper one I subscribe to) does not allow that. It states, and I figure you will be interested in this little fact even though you don't live in this neck of the coastline: "The city has already seen the nation's largest recorded increase in nuisance flooding in recent decades." They say the prospects are for a SIX FOOT increase in water in our low lying areas by the year 2100. Apparently the Pentagon is more than a trifle agog at the vision of the United States Naval Academy being under water! Ah well, say I, if it were the Army or the Air Force, even more alarm bells would go off, but I'm betting Mother Nature cannot sink our Navy!
I am spending a quiet day in the a/c resting up from the two days just spent house and dog sitting over at Debi's while the family went through the funeral home visitation hours and the next days funeral and luncheon. At 87 I find that just a little effort takes a huge toll on my energy levels. I could not have managed to attend those things, but at least could be of some little use. Steve practiced his eulogy on me before he left to give it, and it was most excellent. Maria gave a smaller eulogy, while Kathryn sang Ave Maria. Debi tells me "she hit it out of the ball park for Nonni."
Safe traveling, Marilyn! Enjoy your weekend away.
I've watered a bit and have the laundry ready to carry upstairs and put away, and then I'm finished for today.
jane
Marilyn, I know it's a great burden lifted to have the property gone. I know that's how I felt when my house sold. Have a good weekend!
IT'S RAINING HERE! REALLY RAINING! And the temperature has dropped to 75!
Marilyn, have a good trip, and a safe one! Dogs are like kids--they take twice the "stuff" of an adult. ;)
Mary Page, you have 10 yrs on me, but I'm the same way. After I've been out and about for a couple days, I'm wiped out.
Mary, Hurrah for the rain and the finished deck!! That deck area must make it seem much more like a house than part of a retirement unit.
I went to the grocery about noon. It was Super double coupon day (Everything up to 2$ is doubled) I try to buy up extra stuff that I have big coupons on, even if I don't need it at the moment. I saved about $40. Anyway, by the time I got home, I was wiped out. I had taken a pain pill before I went, so didn't have to use the motorized cart, but I was sure glad to be finished.
Found out that another HH friend had passed away. She had been fighting cancer for a long time, but she finally lost the battle. Her husband was a good friend of John's and played golf with him. Both of them were in our Bible Study down there.
Jane, I'm so glad Ray's leg is better and that he can do more now. I know that makes you both happy. Sorry your cards were like mine!!
Well, I need to get going and fix dinner. Hi to everyone. Sharon
MARYZ - Many thanks for thinking of Mohamed and I. I spoke with him twice today (sometimes he calls several more times in a day ;). He has been encouraging his younger brother to make a medical appointment for some discomfort in his abdomen and I hope that is added to their chores soon.
Our temperature here in Concord, NC has been really HOT recently - almost reaching 100 degrees - so I've stayed inside most of the time. However, I need to dash to the grocery store for some food and then hurry home again to get away from the intense heat.
I've been watching the Political news on the evening program and plan to turn in again tonight at 10 p.m. to listen to what Hillary has to say. Nothing else to mention of interest. Hope you're planning for a good weekend.
Friday morning almost ending of July greetings!
It's very overcast here this morning, but weather thingy says only 10% chance by late afternoon and radar shows only spotty rain north of us. BUT, I just looked out the window here by the computer to our drive way, and it's raining! Goofy!
We're off to the city today for some errands, a stop at Sam's Club for Flonase and maybe Best Buy for a new Ipad cover, etc. Just a "messing around" kind of Friday. We're trying a new to us place for supper tonight and it'll just be 4 of us. The other couple has been there before, so it should be fine.
Have a safe and peaceful Friday
Hi Gals, I had to make a run to the CVS (I forgot Zyrtek yesterday + needed a sympathy card for our friend) and to the ATM. It's supposed to be down to around 91 today, I think. That's downright cold compared to the rest of the week!
I've also done some back exercises that are new to me. We'll see if they do any good.
Molly, it really has been horrendously hot. I'm staying in as much as possible also.
Jane, hope your "messing around" day goes well and that you have a nice dinner tonight.
Hi to Mary, Marilyn, Mary Page, Ginny, Joy, Darlene, Jeanne, and anyone else I've missed. Sharon
I guess I didn't post yesterday. I hope everybody's ready for a good weekend. Nothing doing here. My big stuff yesterday was getting a haircut and playing duplicate. I'm not thrilled with my partner. She's someone I'm barely acquainted with, and after several times playing, I still have no idea of what she means by her bids. Since we have no contact outside of the time we play, there's really no way to talk about it. I guess if either of us were really serious we'd make the effort to do that. Having said that, we came in second yesterday, so I guess I shouldn't complain. And, in any case, it give me a chance to play bridge. The group I have played with here seems to be deteriorating - for a variety of reasons, but I'll be missing the next two weeks in any case, so we'll see how that works out.
Ann & Al (John's sister and BIL) will be here late Tuesday preliminary to our trip. We'll be flying out of Atlanta next Friday for our boat trip off the coast of Maine. Really looking forward to the trip, but concerned about handling the trip home by myself - it'll be the first time I will have had to deal with it all. Hope springs eternal. LOL
Have a great weekend, Buddies!
Good Morning!
We have cooler weather this morning, so we walked and then I suggested we stop in a cafe on our route and we had breakfast and are now home...exercised and fed!! :thumbup:
I worked a bit on our hedge that the landscapers trimmed for us, but there were quite a few cut pieces they missed on cleanup, so they're now brown and easy to see. When they're still green, they're hard to see.
Our bridge group has grown as people come from the formerly huge Tuesday group. That group has deteriorated due to one woman who insists on telling everyone what they SHOULD have played and who can't be trusted to be the only one keeping score. She brought along another woman who apparently has a bit of a foul mouth and that offends others. So, they're migrating over to our Wed. group. We had 10 on Wed.
Your trip sounds great, Mary. Enjoy, and I'm sure you'll be fine on the way home. Maybe you can ask for a cart to be at your stop when you sign in to get you from one gate to another if you have to change.
Nothing big going on here this weekend. I need to continue cleaning kitchen drawers. I didn't get too far the other day.
jane
jane, your morning walk and breakfast out sounds great. Re my trip - I've already booked a wheelchair. I know from previous experience, that's just the best way for me to deal with airports. That's too bad about the "other" bridge group. One (or two) bad applies can certainly spoil the group for the rest of the bunch. Glad they have your Wednesday group to move to.
Good for you getting the wheelchair booked already. It's the only way to go.
jane
I just came home from the grocery store and thought I was going to faint from the intense heat before I could unload the bags and bring them into the kitchen. I park the car by the side porch so it is easier for me to carry the bags directly to the kitchen, rather than up the staircase from where I park the car. Still trying to cool down a bit.
My wonderful neighbor was also in the Store and we agreed to share a large Watermelon. We do that regularly, since the larger ones seem to be a bit more tasty than the smaller ones or those that are already cut in quarters.
When Mohamed called this morning I could hear children in the background singing and having fun. He explained that his Neice and Nephew had come to visit to see what mischief Uncle Mohamed had ready for them. He is always thrilled when the kids come to visit.
I decided to treat myself at the Grocery and bought a Bundle of fresh food so I don't have to go shopping again for a while, thanks God! I've been experiencing more and more pains in the back of my neck, shoulders and along my spine whenever I am on my feet too long - like shopping in a busy Grocery Store!
Hope all friends stay cool and enjoy the weekend!
Mary, do they have couples bidding cards (forms) available to you? If so, that would be a good way to suggest sitting down with her and deciding what conventions you each use and what you don't. I'm glad you have booked a wheelchair. If and when I fly again, I plan to. These airports are so big now for those of us who have trouble walking far. I hope you have a great trip. Hopefully, it will be a lot cooler there. Mary, can you tell if the Melatonin is helping you?
Jane, I still haven't gotten to my drawers, however, I did get the fridge done. I have a load of laundry in now. John got his walk in early this morning before I even got up! I was up till 4:00, so I slept in till 10:00. This not sleeping really is the pits.
Molly, I'm glad you got your shopping done. It's a lot cooler today than last week, but still awful. You have my sympathy for all the back pains. I'm right there with you.
No plans for the day other than to make a Greek pasta salad with shrimp. It is a nice cool recipe and we love it although I haven't fixed it for a while.
Have a nice day and weekend, everyone. Sharon
Hi, Gals! Much nicer day today: we are only in the low eighties! Not many boats out there for a Saturday afternoon, though. I expect everyone planned to do something else with this last Saturday in July.
I've been doing not much of anything. Worked up my calendars for the next few months. Got some small, easy chores that have been nagging at me completed. I always feel a halo over my head when I have accomplished that!
So now I'm going to finish reading this week's The New Yorker and get back to the Aunt Dimity book I am reading currently. Wishing you all a pleasurable afternoon, with my love, MaryPage
Sharon, we play duplicate at the Chattanooga Bridge Center. The organization owns (or rents) the building and is the local facility of the ACBL. All the hands are pre set up on boards, and we use bidding boxes, little computers for the score-keeping, etc. This is the page showing the hands and scores for last Friday.
http://thecommongame.com/ClubWebHost/131219/160729A.html
We can look this up almost as soon as we get home from the center on the day of play. Makes it easy to check hands and see what others did. (Sorry, not of any interest to anybody else here, I guess. LOL )
I think the melatonin helps. I think I'm taking about 6 mg at night. I still wake up once or twice during the night for potty breaks, but mostly I go right back to sleep. They come in 3 mg tablets, and you might try one of those.
Sounds like you're getting some good stuff done, MaryPage. Enjoy your book.
Hi everyone just taking it easy having fun with the grands
Mary's
Hope you get better service than I did when using a wheel chair at the Chicago airport. I was heading for Texas at the time. Had one leg on a cast. Chair was waiting fine. Had to get over to gate for Houston. Only had 20 min. The girl went wrong way got lost. I missed the flight. People waiting in Texas. I got out of the chair fuming because the told me a hour wait. Told them I wanted first plane going to Texas no matter what lone or class. They had to get hold of family and let them know. They do have a corporate office which I found. He got me on one in 15 min.
It was so funny coming back as they had a booking for a wheel chair . Told them forget it I will crawl over. They said .Oh you must be the English women who they lost in the O'hara airport.
We were warned. Really got good service . I still had to get another connecting flight from O'hara to champaign. They had also heard the story.
That's quite a story, Jeanne. You surely got their attention. I've always had great service. And fortunately both my flights are nonstop - and I know that helps.
Blessed Sunday morning to you all!
We had a bit of a scare last night. Ray had gone to the Legion for a steak takeout for us, and as he always does, he and his friend Todd, the guy who bought my classic car from me in June, were out back having a cigar and chatting. He said Todd didn't look good...pale and Todd's BIL came up and said Todd's wife, also a Veteran and member of the Legion, wanted him up at the cash register where she was working. He and Ray slowly made their way up there, and Todd collapsed. Luckily the "Rider" the motorcycle group of the Legion...most of them Sons of the Legion...got him up and seated and held up traffic on the street while the ambulance took him off to the Hospital. We went up a few hours later and they were checking his heart and all of that. He looked a lot better and sounded good. As it happened, his PA was on duty, so she talked to Ray about how he'd been acting before the collapse.
It's a lovely day here, and the temps are climbing. I got involved in reading last night and it was 11:00 before I reluctantly put it down and went to sleep.
Ray's got his omelette going and then we're going to walk. I'll do my egg whites, toast, and some bacon when I get home. I can't eat first thing in the morning...and yep, I slept in until 9:30, so it's still "early" for my tummy. :thumbup:
Nothing but restful and relaxed on the agenda for today.
Mary, I think most of the things you mentioned are standard at regular ACBL games. What I was referring to was a partner's bidding card that is usually available free. John keeps one for each of his partners. You & your partner discuss bidding conventions,etc, write them down and then each of you knows what your partner means by a bid. Also, the opponents are allowed to look at them as well. The computer feedback is wonderful for improving your game I think. John always goes over them carefully. I'll have to try the melatonin again. I'm sick of not being able to fall asleep.
Jane, I didn't know you had sold your classic car. I bet that was hard. I hope you got a good price for it. I guess everyone is different--I have to eat as soon as I get up. It was certainly a good thing Ray was with his friend when he collapsed. I'm glad he's doing better.
Jeanne, you rock! I bet you did get good service from lthen on in. I've never used a wheelchair, although my mother did when she flew up to visit me. She never had a problem and one time got bumped up to first class!
Marilyn, glad you having fun with the grands. I saw your pics on FB. They look cute.
John is off to his tournament (just 1 day). I didn't go to church as there was no SS on 5th Sunday. It was also promotion Sunday for the third graders and others, which didn't interest me much.
Still hot here but not as bad. Mid 90's, I think. Sharon
Sharon - yes, we do get those sheets, too, but I've never filled one out. I don't know what most of those conventions are - and I don't think my partner does, either. I'm really not interested in getting much past a few of the basic ones, myself. I really meant that I never knew on her "regular", non-convention bids what she meant. Oh, well. Since I'm really not that competitive or interested in earning master points, it shouldn't be that much of an issue.
jane, I hope your friend is okay. It's scary when something like that happens, and it's good he was with people who knew what to do.
A quiet weekend continues here. Next week, it'll get busy. Happy Sunday, Buddies!
Hope everyone is having a quite Sunday..Today was dinner on the grounds day...so I come home from church stuffed...want need any supper....still hot here but August is always worse..Hi to everyone..Darlene
I see parts of MD are having terrible floods.
Sharon...I was very pleased with the amount they paid me for the car, and it was time. They also gave me "visiting rights." :2funny:
Ray talked to our friend today. They'd sent him home and said tests they did were clear. He and his wife are flying to FL Wed. to look at buying a place there but will be home in 3 days and then the med people want him to have the brain scan to rule out, I guess, a TIA or whatever.
It's to get very hot and humid here this coming week.
Tuesday I go to the Univ. of Iowa Eye Dept. about this growth on my lower eyelid. A couple of people have now told me these are fairly common...I just hope she'll take it off, but I suspect I'll have to go back for that.
jane
It was flash flooding in Ellicott City, which is in Howard County. My son Rob lives in Columbia in Howard County. It is between here and Baltimore. If anyone is as old as I, or nearly so, you might remember Ellicott City as having a humongous wedding business when I was a child. Folk came from all over the nation to elope there.
Anyway, we had a lot of rain yesterday evening in a cloudburst in a small period of time. Seems Ellicott City was built OVER a river. Must have been a dried up river? I dunno. Anyway, the river rose many feet in a very short time and a flash flood raged down Main Street, which comprises the oldest part of the town, and left nearly as quickly as it appeared, leaving behind a ruined town with two dead.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/ellicott-city/bs-md-ellicott-city-flood-20160731-story.html
OMG, MaryPage - We spent a day in Ellicott City in that area. I'll send the link on to Sue and Margaret.
Joy over in Norm's place corrected my bad memory. It was ELKTON, not Ellicott City, that was the famous place for quickie weddings. I really resent being so aged my memory is desolving.
Oh, let's not talk of deteriorating memories!! :2funny:
I walked this morning to the bank, and it's getting back to the hot and humid. I was literally dripping wet by the time I got home. Lots of dark clouds roll over and then it's clear and then more roll over.
Laundry in and that's about my work load for today.
jane
We got home yesterday it took 7 hours without traffic, Keith got us lost in Portland when we got off to get gas. I wanted to get gas before we left Vancouver because it was right there where we got on the freeway to come home. We spent at least 1.5 hours trying to get back on I-5 south. The nhe wanted to stop for lun ch at carl;s Jr in Cottage grove, well after we got there and I took freckles for a walk, he didn't want to eat there but to eat the ½ sandwich I had in the cooler. Lucky for me I had taken along A Slimfast Protein drink and bar so that's what I had for lunch. I made him take me olut to dinner though after we got home.
Today I have been busy catching up with our weekly Walmart run and doing other thinks around here and catching up with my emals.
Hi Gals, it is about ready to storm here, or at least there are dark clouds and thunder. Who knows if we will get any rain though.
I had to mess around with John's computer this morning to get it to open. He had lost his PW again! Drives me crazy.
I agree, Jane, on loss of memory. I have such a time remembering names and some words now. Scares me to death.
Marilyn, I think I would tell Keith to leave the driving and navigating to you! It seems like he's always messing up your trips. Good for you for making him take you out to eat!
Mary Page, it is a shame about the flooding. It seems like there has been so much flooding everywhere the past couple of years. It must be a horrendous thing to go through.
I called the gastroenterologist today for an appt and had to take one for Sept 23 with his NP! So guess I'll have to suffer a while longer. The nurse did say to stop using Splenda or other artificial sweetner. She says it often causes gas and bloating which are some of my problem. I'll try doing without it and see if it helps.
Well, John just took the clothes into the bedroom to fold and got his done, so guess I better go do mine before I start dinner. Sharon
Marilyn - sorry, but I had to laugh at your Portland disaster. John finally took his BIL's advice and really learned "U-turns are our friends!" LOL
Sharon, interesting about the artificial sweeteners. One of John's nieces is allergic to them - has been for years.
No rain here - just heat and humidity. Not much in the way of cards today, but some were fun to play.
I am also allergic to artificial sweeteners. After my experience, after years of using them, I urgently want to warn everyone not to use them or drink anything that contains them. They messed with my BRAIN! When the long ordeal was all over, then, and only then, I found out my neurologist had the same allergy to them, as did my personal physician's office nurse. Scary stuff.
I've been using Stevia for years and it is all natural.
How frustrating, Marilyn!
I have an appt at U of I Eye Clinic today about this "thing" on my lower eyelid. I hope it's something she can take off today. Others have told me they had what were cysts there and the doc drained them.
Have a good 2 of Aug, Buddies!
jane
I wish you luck, Jane. I have what I think they called, years and years ago, a "wen" growing just barely above my eyelid at the inside corner of one eye. I asked about it when it first appeared, around 1980, and was told it was nothing to worry about. Since that time, it has grown considerably, but it is not huge and is not a nuisance. It is kind of sort of whitish as compared with the rest of my skin coloring. Like a colorless mole, I guess. When I look up "wen," I cannot find anything, so maybe I misheard or misremember. I have, over the years, noticed many other people with these.
So far not been the best 3 days. Starting Sunday. Went to Indy. to pick up GD and children. That was good. (They really grow in a year). Took to Daughters house which is 38 miles from me. On leaving I backed out on her driveway and hit the last big stone with a point sticking out on their Stone wall. (Sun was in my eyes. ) It got my back tyre ,tearing a big hole in it. Went flat right away. Lucky I found I had a doughnut tyre not used in my car. Took awhile to put on. Also made my muffler sound even louder. Tyre made it back to my home. But just as it was out of air. And me out of gas. 8pm at Walmart's getting new tyre on. Ran around to muffler shop and they took care of putting a full system on. Boy was the old one full of holes. rusty. Not many have the older Flex hoses.Also don't like to work on them. Full Check up and Oil change done now. So all in All things should be great. Will drive the car longer now. I even took it and got it all washed and cleaned out. Feel good driving it. Now for a good time for last of this week. Other than it is going up into high 90s again. Hope the kids are in a mood more for indoor Recreation.
Hi Gals, I just got back from the eye doctor. I also took Ms Frances with me as I was able to get her an appt at about the same time. What an ordeal it is to get her in and out of buildings. I took her walker today and that worked better than just her cane, although she doesn't like using it away from home. I guess she thinks it makes her look old! ;D Anyway, afterward, she suggested we go to the golf club dining room for lunch as her treat. That was nice, but I was worried about Bunny because I didn't get home till after 1:30 and she expects to eat at 12:00 sharp! However she was fine when I did get home. I'm always so relieved to get Frances safely home without any falls etc. At 98, she really is frail. Neither of us needs new glasses, so that was good.
Mary, John is playing 10 sessions of bridge this week! A sectional tournament here in Charlotte.
Jane, I hope you were able to get the "bump" removed. It sounds bothersome.
Jeanne, you did have a time. Glad your car is all fixed up and ready to go now.
Mary Page, I think "wen" is a good term. Don't know why you couldn't find it. I've heard it used in the past.
Nothing else going on here. As Mary said, just hot and humid! Sharon
Hot and humid here. I have been inside most of the time these days. It must be the weather that has me dizzy. Of course I try to be careful. Ray did his volunteering at the hospital today. He does it on most Tuesdays.
Ray has a good sense of direction. I sure don't :-(
Haven't got a notice for an eye appointment yet, but may try for one soon.
Hello everyone: I went to the ENT this morning, He isn't going to do the Balloon procedure on my nose right now
I go back in 6 months. I also made my eye appointment for 31 December, That's how far ahead they are making the appointments, I had received a card to make one. Next week Freckles goes back to the vet to be weighed, hopefully she hasn't gained any being on the Prednisone.
This evening is the National Night out with the First Responders at the park, Furry Friends is participating so Keith and i are taking Freckles and the Police Dept. will feed us. The Fire and Rescue will be there as well.
Doc not sure, but thinks this thing she removed may be a mole in layman terms. She did send it for biopsy and if a basal cell, then dermatology and she work together to go deeper and then reconstruct. Nerve wracking day, but I'm glad the thing is gone. She'll call with biopsy report and I see her in a month for check up that it's healing. TWO women eye docs today....her resident is a beautiful New Orleans gal who has both an MD and a PH.D, is married with a baby who'll be 2 on Sept. 2 and is an accomplished cellist. WOW...and the Doc is also young looking,an Assistant Professor, but said she was so glad to be practicing in Iowa. She was in Palm Beach . She said the women there have all have these huge makeup mirrors and complain if they lose ONE eyelash in a surgical procedure. I told her I just want healthy eyes!
Jeeze, jane, I hope all is okay. That does sound scary. But what a duo of doctors!
Ann & Al got here okay. Just a long all-day trip from California. I hope they get a good rest tonight, and we'll see what we do tomorrow. Nothing too strenuous - we're too old and it's too hot! LOL
I was up early and awake a lot as Ray's got bronchitis or whatever and so was restless and coughing. He's hoping to get into a doc today, or will go to the WalkIn Clinic at 4:00.
I got my walk in, but the humidity had me soaking wet by the time I got home. Now to cool down, shower and get ready to go and enjoy some bridge.
My eye looks great...but itchy...and the ointment I have to put on it makes everything foggy...but small price for having that "thing" gone. :smitten:
jane
I'm so glad you have that off your mind (and eye!), Jane. One less worry, but if your life is anything at all like my own, more will come tumbling along! It just never fails.
Beautiful day in my town. You have to wait a minute for this to download, but it is marvelous to see City Dock IN THE MOMENT once it does, so I beg you to have patience and Enjoy!
http://annapolislive.com/annapolis-waterfront-webcam
Jane, so glad they removed the "mole". Hope the biopsy report is good. Sounds like some extraordinary doctors! Hope you get good hands this afternoon. Sorry Ray has bronchitis again. Hope they are able to treat it quickly.
Mary, glad your fellow travelers have arrived. When do you leave? I know you told us, but..... I agree that there's not much you can do in this heat and humidity.
Mary Page, nice view from your webcam. Looks like a nice day.
We're rather overcast so far. We did actually get some rain last night, maybe a tenth of an inch, but better than nothing. Supposed to only reach 88 today, the lowest forecast temp in weeks and is to be the same the next 2 days before bouncing back up in the low 90's. Horrendous humidity though.
John is off playing bridge and I have absolutely nothing planned! And I'm delighted. Since John is going to be playing bridge all week during the day, he won't be home to bring in the groceries for me! That is an absolute must by the time I finish all the shopping, so he said he would take me out to an early dinner Friday, then shop with me and then bring it in. Works for me.
Stay cool, gals. Sharon
I do enjoy being with Ann & Al - they're really special folks and family. I picked them up this morning and brought them back here to see my place and just visit a bit. Then we drove over to the Sculpture Fields so they could see John's tree and the sculpture in the park. They enjoy that kind of thing, so even with the heat, they walked around a little more than I did (while I got the a/c going to cool down the car. We had a nice lunch at a nearby local bakery/sandwich shop. We all got salads - Ann & I got the daily special - fresh local greens, fresh peaches, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds - delicious! Then back home for a while.
Margaret came over and we went downtown to take a late afternoon ride on the Tennessee Aquarium River Gorge Explorer (hydrofoil catamaran). It goes downriver from the downtown dock, into part of the Tennessee River Gorge - a really neat trip. We saw a number of ospreys and great blue herons, but not a lot of other wildlife. Probably too hot for them, too. We finished off the evening with a nice dinner at my favorite Chinese restaurant, and then called it a day. No specific plans for tomorrow. We leave on Friday for Portland, and board the boat Saturday morning.
jane, I hope Ray gets better soon. And Sharon, tell John I hope they do well this week.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Maryz..is this cruise up and around Nova Scotia, etc? Is so, and you get to Baddeck , don't miss the yarn shop there....Baadeck yarns...yeah spelled like that. That's such a beautiful city and that yarn shop is fabulous.
Have a safe and wonderful cruise!
Nothing much here...too hot 🌞 and humid for anything, so laundry and reading.
jane, this is just the "harbors and islands of Maine", so no Nova Scotia. I've been to Baddeck, but it was a long time ago. If there was a yarn store there then, I'm sure I found it (love the pun on the name). LOL. We got to Nova Scotia several times - it's a lovely place to visit - especially Cape Breton Island. We always planned to get back there sometime, but......
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
If you get to Vinalhaven, which, I believe, is Maine's largest island, I have family there. And in Portland, which, obviously, is not an island!
I was in Maine in 1990, and ate lobster all day long! Heaven!
When I was young, some of my Washington, D.C. family used to go to Bar Harbor every summer, but then it burned down! I remember their Christmas tree was sent down from there every year up until World War II. I think the last time the tree came from there was the same month that Pearl Harbor happened: December 1941.
MaryZ. Being on the river may be a little cooler. I want to make that same cruise around the Maine area one day. One of the only places not been in US. Where did you pick it up?
Mary, it sounds like you had a great day yesterday. I would love to take that River Gorge cruise. I hope you have a wonderful time in Maine and environs. When will you get home? We'll miss you but envy you the cooler weather up there. I haven't been to Maine either but would love to. However, unless my back gets straightened out, I doubt I'll ever get to.
Jane, I enjoy the Baadeck Yarn cartoons you post on FB.
Hi Jeanne and Mary Page.
I ran over to the club house to drop off some book donations for the free lending library there, and also to give a check to the Helping Hands group for their Back to School Drive. I usually shop for the supplies myself, but I just don't have the energy to go WalMarting. They were just as happy with the check though.
I've also done my back exercises but not much else.
For those of you who know Jaywalker (Jane), apparently her 2nd daughter who was fighting cancer has lost the fight. I can't imagine losing 2 children! My heart and prayers go out to her.
Keep cool. Sharon
I knowe she said Joy was close but I haven't seen where she lost the fight I will have to find out about that.
It seems like Jaywalker has been in both Seniornet and S and F long time. I guess I have not been reading about her daughters. So Sad. My Sympathy goes out to her.
Maybe later she will be back here.
Indeed it is so very sad to learn of the passing of JAYWALKER'S daughter!! I'm confident that many PRAYERS have been sent forward to her from friends of many years. I've said the Prayers of the Repose of the Soul as I write this message and know that our Lord will bless JAYWALKER as she mourns her daughter's passing. God Bless!
Jaywalker's daughter has NOT passed away yet, she is very weak, at home on hospice and heavily medicated. Her husband is by her side and posted on Facebook a couple of days ago what was going on with her, but she is still alive.It probably won't be long before the end comes.
Jaywalker, our hearts are with you.
Jeanne, the trip is not a river trip, but in the Maine harbor - but still should be cooler. It's with American Cruise Lines. This will be my third trip with them, and have been generally pleased with them and their services. We've done one on the Columbia River and one on the Mississippi River (from St. Louis to Minneapolis). We talked about the various excursions today, getting an idea of which ones we like to do. Fortunately we've (Ann, Al, and I) have never felt we were "joined at the hip" and had to do everything together. I won't be doing most of the walking tours, but might be doing some on my own. Anyhow, we're off in the morning.
MaryPage, wish I'd known you earlier. Our first trip to ME was a week on a schooner (the Isaac H. Evans) out of Rockland - we loved it. The next time we went back we spent one or two nights at a B&B on Vinalhaven - this trip was on our own, on our way to Nova Scotia. The third trip was also a schooner trip, with two of the grandkids (can't remember the name of the ship right now, but not the IHE). So I'm really looking forward to revisiting some places. Vinalhaven is a terrific place - we loved it, but I don't think we stop there.
We went to the museum (the Hunter Museum of American Art) today, and spent most of the morning there. The traveling exhibit and the permanent collection are very nice, and we enjoyed it. Next we went across the street to a very nice art gallery (fortunately we didn't find anything we couldn't live without). And we had a nice light lunch at the nearby coffee shop. After driving by the sculpture garden, we came back to my apartment to hang out for the afternoon. We talked about the various excursions offered and make some tentative decisions as to which ones we want to do. Fortunately, as traveling companions, we've never felt that we were "joined at the hip" and had to do everything together. I know I won't be doing any of the guided walking tours, but will probably do some by myself - and do a couple of the museums and bus trips. Time will tell.
And a new wrinkle in travel, devices, technology, and old folks. I got an e-mail from Delta that I could check in. I followed the trail through the different instructions, and got to the place where it asked if I wanted them to send the boarding pass to my mobile device, send me an e-mail, or send me something to print. Since neither Margaret or Al could get my computer to talk to my printer yesterday, I said send
it to my mobile device and gave them my cell number, and clicked "next". My phone promptly told me I had a text, and there was a square code thing-y that I assume will work for my boarding pass. 'Twill be interesting.
I'm sorry I indicated Jane's daughter had already passed, but the first posting I read wasn't clear. Later I read that she is in hospice and that it is imminent.
Mary, it sounds like a wonderful trip. My kids get their boarding passes via their smart phones too, but mine is only semi-smart :( , so I can't do that.
I just ordered a back device from QVC that is FDA approved for lower back pain from a variety of causes. It helps open the discs. I will have 30 days to return it if it doesn't work, but cross your fingers for me. It is the Special Value of the Day and only $35 if anyone else is interested. It is designed by a chiropractor and has no moving parts. If any of you are interested, go to QVC.com and click on the picture.
Sharon
QuoteMy phone promptly told me I had a text, and there was a square code thing-y that I assume will work for my boarding pass. 'Twill be interesting.
I've seen many "young" people do just that, Mary. They show that square thing on their phone to the checkin woman as you go to enter the "walk to the plane" thing and she scans it with her hand held device like she does the same thing on the paper copy. You'll be right up there with the young people and their "do everything" phones!! :smitten:
Beautiful morning here...after some strong thunderstorms last evening and night. I skipped Knit Night as I had no desire to be anywhere but home with the strong storm and winds.
I need to walk. Nothing much here...we have a joint 80th Birthday party for two guys from Ray's coffee, and I play bridge with both of their wives. They've been friends forever and I expect a lot of people we know will be there.
jane
MaryZ. Now I get the Brochures from that Company all the time. Their Trips do sound good. For me though most seem to have the pick up places so far from me.
Another Co. I get is from Nova Scotia that sounds good but pick up is in Halifax. So harder to do them then for me to fly to UK and things much closer together. Same great prices over there now on River cruises And 5 day coach trips prices unbelievable. UK People travel a lot but the messes all over Europe is keeping the at home I think. I do things with my cousin and wife when there but at this time both are in the middle of getting their knees replaced.
It has continued to be hot and humid. Thank goodness for AC. I haven't done anything today. So sad for Jane's family.
My a/c failed on Tuesday, and I have been 5 days and 4 nights in the heat. BGE HOME just left, having installed a brand new fan, which had to be ordered after their visit here on Wednesday and is under warranty. Everything appears to be working and the apartment is cooling down as I write. Another gorgeous day here on the bay, and I am one Cool Lady!
I have managed to keep fairly comfortable when in my easy chair, as I have a large floor fan turned right towards where I sit.
I thought Brazil did a great job with the opening ceremonies of the Olympics last night. My one and only complaint is the usual one: WHY are we forced to miss so many nations entrances because of interruptions for commercials? I feel it is unfair for me to grade the outfits the various teams wore when I actually missed so many of them, but inasfar as the ones I DID see, I thought the Cook Islands had the best. I thought the ones our own USA team wore this year were great, but not in the top two or three. I like pretty. Our team looked young, healthy, exuberant and raring to go. I thought the lighting of the Olympic Flame the most original and beautiful EVer! How 'bout your thoughts?
I only saw part of the opening...I did like the USA outfits and liked some of the tropical countries with the bright turquoise with white pants, etc. I didn't last long enough to see the lighting.
We went off to Waterloo today and I bought a mini Ipad 4 but I'll have to go back Monday and have them help me download my backup. All Icloud wants to show me are the backups from Ray's. RATS!!
jane
Jane. Let me know if you like the Mini. My IPad is either 3 or 4 years old now and with using a Amazon Fire and liking the size to put in purse I am thinking that maybe next IPad could be the Mini.
Looks like Staples have the Mini on sale for $379. Arn't the bigger IPad expensive. Saw them at $879 the other day. To high for me. Maybe closer to end of year all will be on sale.
The high end ones...with 256 GB and WiFi and Cellular can be over $1,000, but I have no use for all of that as I don't do high tech graphics or video recording, etc. All of that is way beyond my abilities. The mini 4 will fit in my purse and yet it's about the size of a regular paperback so reading books on it is no problem.
I'll need to go back Monday and have them help me download my Ipad backup. All it wants to show me on icloud is Ray's Ipad.
Beautiful day here today...humidity much lower so I could breathe and had some energy. When the humidity's high, I seem to tire out easily.
The birthday party last night was good. Lots of people and it seemed everyone was having a good time. I got home in time to watch the beginning of the opening of the Olympics.
jane
It has been nice here today also. Should dress for it and go take a walk. just been lazy today and so hate to change into clothes . Will do it tomorrow.
That is what I like my Amazon fire for. Size of a Paper back. (which I can't stand to use them.) Got to figure out how to put the IBooks from the library on it. Go onto my IPad easy but does it a different way on the Fire. I need to go over and have them show me how. Will do it tomorrow also
I have books I bought from Amazon on the Fire. Easy to do that.
We still don't have a Apple Store anywhere close to C/U. Crazy
Gorgeous day here on the bay. The glistening waters out there are full of white sails interspersed with the long wakes of a few power boats. And Somewhere out there on the Chesapeake, or in one of its many nooks and crannies (did you know the entire shoreline of this mightiest of estuaries amounts to MORE mileage than all of the left coast and east coast and gulf coasts COMBINED?), lies a small fishing boat (powered) with great grandson Ezra aboard with his grand uncle Steve. For the second time this summer, Ezra's parents, Paige & Alex, have been indulgent with their 5 year old and brought him from Baltimore for a fishing lesson. I think they are probably on the boat with him, as is his grandfather, Greg. Please everybody reading this, say a little prayer that Ez catches his first fish today! He learned about the rod & reel last time, but caught nothing. Doesn't your heart twist painfully when you contemplate a five year old boy yearning to actually pull up a fish? So does mine! So pray already!
I have a couple of letters to write, and then will sink into my favorite chair and finish the Sunday paper and mebbe, actually most certainly, take a little Sabbath Nap.
Here's hoping Ez got his fish!
We've walked, and so now in with the AC on as it's so humid out there already.
Jeanne...our ONLY Apple store in the whole state is in a new shopping center in West DesMoines! I went to an authorzed Apple reseller who has the ipads, Mac computers and does repair, etc. I preferred this to someone at Best Buy who may or may not know the product.
Ray had two buddies he used to work with coming by this afternoon for a visit. One lives here in town; the other is now in Savannah, GA.
I'll be watching the Olympics some today and then the first preseason pro football games is tonight.
jane
We saw a bit of the opening ceremony on the TV in the restaurant where we had dinner Friday, but not enough to really appreciate it. After dinner we went to the grocery and then came home and put it all away and collapsed. Didn't bother seeing if it was still on. I'm not a big Olympics fan. I enjoy the gymnastics & a little of the swimming, but that's about it. In the winter I like the skiing and the skating.
I've been to SS & church. Then stopped at Lowes to pick up 3 plants to replace some that died in the horrible heat. I will try to get up early and plant them tomorrow AM before it gets too bad. I also put in a load of towels. I didn't get to sleep till after 3:00 last night, so I may take a snooze too.
I have a small La Pan pad but I'm not overly enthusiastic about it. I keep thinking I will try to download an app that will allow me to download books from the library. Lori told me the name, but I'm not sure I remember it correctly. I think it was Overlord, but don't quote me.
My back has really been bothering me, so not doing much. Sharon
It's Overdrive, Sharon, and I'd suggest going to your library with your device and having them show you how to do it. I have both the Kindle and the Nook app on my Ipad, and most of our library's digital download can be done in either format. I always cgoose Kindle, because it's so easy and I can return the book through my Amazon account if I finish it early.
I've gotten my sheets washed and dried and the guest room bed's sheets back on. RAy slept there while he was coughing so at night.
Jane
We had our family reunion this week end...so I'm wore out today. Had 23 here for dinner yesterday...all gone now..but the changing bed sheets will be tomorrow. Hi to any looking in..Darlene
Ezra caught THREE fish! A spot and two perch. So he got to go out on the boat AND caught his first fish. Huge day for a five year old! Thanks for the wishing for him.
Oh, and almost best of all, Uncle Steve let him steer the boat a little bit when they were nearly back home.
Uncle Steve is the HERO....Ez caught 3 fish AND got to drive the boat. That little boy is on Cloud 9, I'm sure.
Sharon. As Jane Says. Take your tablet to the Library and they will set it up so you can get your books on there. I do that now on my tablet as have enough on my IPad and the Amazon Fire is smaller and can put in my purse when having to wait in Appointments. My library don't buy as many books now in LP for the shelves to nice to have on Tablet. You can keep renew them like with your card.
Can you believe My big fancy library had to shut down for 2 days because found bed bugs there. Yuk.....
Well Another lazy Sunday for me today. Not as hot out but still high 80s and humid. So. Read the big Sunday paper. Same old news. That did not take long. Set computer to do a Full Scan. This takes about 3 hours. Took a hour nap. Now making a fast easy dinner.
Making Southern Fry Chicken. Just put one can of New Potatoes. Don't use them often but good when you roll them in the Egg,Panko that the chicken was covered. Popped into the skillet with the chicken. Will do some green beans but will most probably just have a piece of chicken and a salad. Rest will make 2 meals for later.
Watching some of the Olympics. Only interested in the Swimming, Gymnastics, Couple of others not on yet. As usual, China and Japan picking up most the golds. Have to say. They are good. But lots of time left yet.
Couple of my shows on TV tonight. So that is my day . Feel a little guilty not doing walking but out a lot tomorrow. It will make it up.
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I am thinking of gettin a GPS device for my car. Any and all recommendations are welcome.
We have a GPS in our car. Since we don't often go to new places, haven't used it much. It can be funny when it says "recalculating" which it does if you go differently than the last direction it gave. It depends on satellite coverage.
Quiet day here.
Marilyn....if you have a smart phone, I've found that the google maps is our best GPS. I've not ever had a separate one. Ours were part of the car's navigation system, and the google maps is much better, imho.
The preseason Hall of Fame football game was canceled because of field comditions. The announcers were stunned, it seemed. I don't know how they're going to fill those hours now.
We're watching Olympic swimming.
Finally got a signal, in Castine, Maine. Lovely weather, nice people, way too much delicious food, lobster with everything. Nice to have some cooler temp. Seeing some olympics late.
Marilyn, I use gps on android phone with Google maps, too. Gives traffic and construction info too.
Who knows when I'll get internet again.
Hi Gals, Thanks for the info on downloading books. I really need to do that. I'm going to the library one day this week--as soon as I finish the last book that I am reading.
Marilyn, we have a Garmin GPS, but if you have a smart phone, take the other girls' advice. My kids do that. John hates the GPS and calls it "Mother". I guess it is the tone of her voice. Sometimes it does take you in weird directions to reach where you're going. Ours is about 5 yrs old so it doesn't have all the bells and whistles some do. I know that Tom Tom is a good brand also.
Mary, glad to see you pop in. Was wondering if you would be able to. Glad all is going well.
I just got in from planting 3 new plants in my pots where I had lost some. I took a pain pill and got out before it got too hot, but hurting big time now. It was too early to plant mums and since 2 of the 3 pots are in front, I had to redo them. This heat has been so bad and one of my drip systems wasn't working well and the ones in the front, I just didn't get watered often enough due to my pain.
I talked to both Melanie and Brian yesterday. Brian and family were leaving today for Europe. Flyiing into Ramstein Germany on an AF plane, then renting a car and going to hit the high spots in Germany, France, Brussels & Luxembourg. This trip is primarily an early graduation gift to Braeden as he studied German and wanted to go there. Sean gets the extra benefit.
Melanie was all excited about their 18 day tour of Italy and Sicily that they are taking in Oct. This will be her first trip to Europe since she was 16. Sangmin has never been. I do hope they have a good and safe trip. Did I tell you that Melanie had another clear CT & so is cancer-free for 3 yrs! Such a blessing.
John had a fairly good tournament. Won 7 or 8 pts, but had fun too.
Our SS teacher has conned me into teaching the class week after next when he will be out of town. I've never done that. Hope I can do a decent job. Sharon
Cancer free is good. I like cancer free!
SHARON - Good Morning. I just read your post about teaching your SS class while your regular Teacher is away. I think you'll enjoy it. I've done that several times when our former and current Teachers were on vacation or attending some type of Conference. I've also taught a couple of times in other Churches that I was NOT familiar with but somehow the regular teacher had heard of me and called.
One of the best preparation steps for me was to think about what aspect of the Bible and Christianity really "speaks to me." Took some notes, of course, but mostly just shared my own thoughts of what I have learned and enjoyed over the years when listening to the regular teacher or earlier guest teachers.
You're an interesting Lady and I am confident you will go a great job!
Does you google maps on your phone talk to you? I would never even try to read the maps while I am driving and Keith doesn't know ho to work a smart phone.
Little Cooler here today but not enough for me. People calling low 80s cool. I want low 70s But year going by fast and so it will be cool soon.
Just went to ENT doctor this morning. What a crowd the place had. But mine was fast. Just deadened my nose. Stuck a camera up. Says all looked clear to him. Raspy voice just from Sinus so take same med and Use a Saline wash in nose. Also didn't realize that Acid Re flux could also make you lose voice. I had been doing it a lot last few months.
The new Air filter system I put in seems to help a lot. Always good to check things out though.
Can't make up my mind as I am all dressed up, whether to go out to the mall or not. Need to go by Appliance Store and check so see if they know why my fridge is getting this leak coming down from the freezer to fridge part. Get may a cup of water a day now. Maybe the seal in the freezer door. Hope don't need a new fridge right now. Enough spent this month on Auto.
Need to also take all my throw rugs down to the Laundry. Monday is busy for them so may hold that until tomorrow.
Was a lazy weekend and so need to move around more today. Get some walking in. Stay out of the Bedroom where I have been sneaking in a Nap last few days.
Jeanne ,y ENT has me doing the smae, Rinsing my sinus to clear out the mucous so i won;t have the hoarseness
Marilyn, it's Google maps that talks to me through my android smart phone. Not up to my ear, just on the seat.
Do you have to have a different ap for that mary.
Sharon....HURRAH for Melanie. She deserves the trip to Italy, etc. Cancer free is WONDERFUL!!
Marilyn....It's a separate app already on my android smart phone....just called google maps and it/she talks to you. You can also get what is called a vent holder for your phone that puts it up near "road" level while driving. It clips to the airvent near the driver's area, at least it would on my car. I haven't found one yet, but I'm going to look for it. As it is, one of us holds the phone and can see the map and we both listen to the directions. I like it because, as Mary says, it's real time. It took us around the normal route near Tyler, Tx, because there was an accident on the interstate they'd normally have used...so google routed us around it. Check to see how much data usage you have on your phone. I have 1 gig and I've never come close to using even 1/2 of that. You can set up the route while at home on WiFi and they say that saves some data use when you're away from your wifi.
We went over to the iTech place today, and they got my new miniIpad to download my backup. It turns out we each have an Apple ID, so that was the problem. I was using Ray's. He also decided to upgrade from his old IPAD3 to the new Air2. We shouldn't have to worry about either one going "kafluee" because they're so old.
Heat and high humidity coming in again tomorrow. Guess it's August in the Midwest. :thumbup:
I have had two wonderful experiences with taking Freckles to visit lately I am very proud of her. At one of the nursing homes on Saturday my partner and I visited a hospice patient that she seen frequently.Freckles jumped right up on the bed with the patient (the dogs are not supposed to do) I told her to get off but my partner said it was OK that she really liked to dogs. Well the patient asked me how old was Freckles so I told her. After the visit my partner asked me if the patient had asked how old was Freckles and i said yes. Well as it turns out that patient doesn't speak and has never spoken to my partner during the visits. Wow!!!
Another experience was at the Memory care Center for Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. I had not been there for 6 or so weeks with Freckles. I went in to one of the units and there was a lady sitting alone at one of the tables; as soon as she saw Freckles she said “ Oh Freckles come here†it is so rewarding to see the patients come out of their shell. One of our group has taught her standard poodle to go Woof Woof after the first stanza of How much is that doggie in the window†on of the patients at the Memory Care center, sang the whole song after Ruthe did that.
Oh, I do so love stories like that! Heartwarming. Full of life affirming goodness. Upbeat and charming. Write a book, Marilyn! Go on; do it!
Marilyn, how rewarding that must be to see how much Freckles is loved. As to the music, they say that people who sang or played an instrument will still be able to do that even when they are deep in dementia. They also say that playing music for them is very soothing.
Thank you Mary Page & Jane for your comments on Melanie. Her cancer was such an aggressive one, we won't think she has really beaten it until 7 years, but every bit is encouraging.
Thank you, Molly, for your kind comments on my teaching SS. I will have the prescribed lesson to cover from our books but I haven't looked at it yet. The idea of commenting on what things have touched me hadn't occurred to me, but will keep that in mind.
Jane, you are getting just too techy! ;) I sure wish you were nearby to help me with some of the newer devices. I'm pretty good on the computer but I just haven't branched out.
It is overcast, mid 80's and very humid. Storms forecast for the evening and that's the story of our weather all week. Better than the 90's, but still very uncomfortable.
My cleaning girl was here today. So glad to have her. So that and the laundry is done. Going to coast the rest of the week except for taking Ms Frances to the dentist on Thursday + the **@## grocery shopping!
Jeanne, I agree that keeping the air filters changed is very important. I put it on my calendar for every 3 months.
Hi Ginny, Darlene, Joy, and whoever else I've missed. Sharon
Marilyn..wonderful experiences and such good work.
Miserable night....couldn't stay asleep, so I just had a couple hour nap. Sure felt good.
Heat and humidity and pollen index climbing, so not doing much here. I did two loads of laundry and then the kitchen floor, and that's it for today.
I've been watching the Olympics, esp swimming and enjoying that.
Jane
Hi Gals, I hope the heat and humidity is breaking a little for you all. Our temps are better (mid 80's) but the humidity is still around 70%!!!
I'm going to the library in a bit to return my books & get some more. I watched swimming and gymnastics last night. Wow, those gymnastic girls are great! However, I've now seen pretty much all I want to.
Jane, I hope you got a good night's sleep last night. I did for a change. It's so hard to be productive when you don't.
I hope Mary is still having a great time in Maine area.
Have a good day. Sharon
Rockland Maine today. Nice town. Been here twice before for schooner trips, 1990 and @2004. Good memories. Lobster and mussels picnic for lunch. I like mussels better, so very good. Rain this afternoon, first time. Spotty slow internet. Home Saturday noonish.
90 here and humidity is terrible. I had to go to WalMart for some things, and the heat and humidity gave me a headache, it's that miserable out there.
Tonight just chilling out and watching Olympics.
Stay cool and safe, Buddies!
jane
Another day of sparkling beauty here at bayside, but just to step outside is to be enveloped in a hot, damp towel. Most uncomfortable.
Well, my air conditioning is roaring away, and I am flourishing. Busy reading the newspapers with avidity, and soon will turn to my book. Have already ordered 2 books from Barnes & Noble this morning and corresponded with my very best friend in all this world, who is also my 1st cousin, in Cincinnati. We agree on absolutely everything, which is nice, and feel a bit forlornly abandoned by family members who have passed on. Neither of us is in any condition to travel, so we are well aware we will never see one another again, but we ignore that and have fun reliving stories from the past and keeping up with our individual present.
Hope you each have a perfectly lovely day!
Thunderstorms going through here now, and then the heat and humidity to return.
Ray wants to go to CR, and I've asked him to wait until the heavy t'storms are passed. I'll go along, just to get out a bit. He's gotten the new car/truck bug, so I'll be sitting in the current truck with the AC on until he narrows down the choices. I hate shopping for cars or trucks. :thumbup:
Jane
Good morning...Jane. About trading vehicles..I have a Silverado pick up..wanting to trade for a suv..I like Chevrolet Tahoe and also Toyota Segovia. Just hate the wrangling with salesman. Darlene
Candy. Just don't wrangle with the salesmen. I have been buy cars now for 50 years. At first little harder as getting loan. But on last 3 I just go find what I think I want. Usual at 3 places. Take my Checkbook in hand. Ask sit with the Mrg. Say what I think I want to write a check for allowing me to just not have to pay another dime for anything. Twice I had to walk to my car but they came out. 3rd time they met the price. Just to many car places now and computation is high. All the 17s coming in. I am waiting now and trying to find a 2015 I like. Will be a small one also.
Good luck with cars. I'm glad I don't have to deal with that again. I'm sure my 2006 Altima will be my last car.
Anchored at Boothbay Harbor with good internet signal. I'm staying on board. Not interested in walking or shopping in town, or taking a walking tour. Lovely day to enjoy, though. I've booked a trip in Southeast Alaska for Margaret and me for next year. Good discount for booking during a trip.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Darlene, Jeanne has it right. My last car I did pretty much the same except that I specified the colors in & out. They had to look all over Charlotte area to find a blue one for me but it came with a sun roof and top of the line sound system, both of which I got for free. It took a while, but it worked. I'm sure this Avalon will be my last car too. It's a 2011 and only has 28,500 miles on it.
Mary, I'm glad you've booked another trip and will have it to look forward to.
I've had a busy day. Took Ms Frances to the dentist at 11:00, got home at 1:00. Ate and rested a while, then went back out to the grocery. I used the motorized cart. It was triple coupon day, so I saved a bunch. I've hurt a lot today, so all of it was an effort. Now I need to go fix dinner. I got a couple lobster cakes and will do hash browns or something, so it won't be hard.
Really hot and humid here too. Hi to all. Sharon
Every day now some item in the news, and to be completely honest, some days more than one, serves to remind me how startling are the custom and culture differences in just a couple of generations. In my day, three year olds were put to bed by seven or seven thirty at night, and under no circumstances were they taken out at night. Nor would anyone allow a three year old to ride a roller coaster! Admittingly, a huge nationwide fear of polio, not to mention a small percentage of vehicle owners, kept my peers at home when my own generation was three, but when we were parents we were considered unforgivingly neglectful if we did not have our little ones safely tucked in their little beds rather than out in crowded fair grounds or amusement parks. I wonder where, when, and how this notion that three year olds could go anywhere at any time and do ANYthing came about! Astonishing and sad. Oh, so very sad.
Jeanne and Sharon..thanks for the tips. I have a 2015 pick up with only 8000 miles on it. It's hard for me to get up in it..so high...so was thinking of a suv...so not sure how much trade in I can get...cc
Candy. Now try to sell the truck you have yourself. Better to trade with a dealer if you don't have a car. Now your truck should sell fast. Very popular. Wish I had it myself. I miss the one I had. Like a truck because feel higher up when driving. But as I don't drive long distances now like I use to. Just fly then I just need a small car.
Can't believe it,today to be even warmer and yesterday was 95. With the humidity putting it up to 104 deg. I drove out of town but not until 5:30Pm and was driving back at 9:30pm. Not to crazy at driving at night anymore. Just Semi after Semi. And all the lights on the other side of the Interstate are so bright. Rolled the windows down and was nice and cool though.
Family leave for Connecticut and home tomorrow. Think my GD will be glad to get the 3 children back home.
The headline on our local newspaper this morning says we are in for DANGEROUS HEAT this weekend. That's what it says, folks!
Chip left early to spend a couple of days in Virginia. He took the trash and recycling out before he left, so I have no reason to stir out of my lovely a/c. I will go downstairs to the foyer to fetch my mail late this afternoon, otherwise here I stay!
The Capital newspaper is also full of how popular Pickleball has become all over town. Seems we have all ages playing it and finding it quite addictive. Do any of you play?
MaryPage...I don't play, but one of our bridge group has played it for years. She was a great tennis player, but at 80 says this works better for her. It sounds as if the heat and humidity Jeanne and I had has now moved on to you.
Cooler here, but the humidity is high and we're both worn out from our trip to the city in the high heat and humidity of yesterday. Both of us have joints that aren't happy, so we're reading and watching women's Olympic soccer on TV.
Stay cool and safe.
Jeanne, I don't drive much at night either. The lights bother me. Nice you got to see your family though.
Mary Page, Pickle Ball is a big thing in retirement communities. We have several courts here, but of course, with my back, etc. I don't play. Would love to if I were in better shape. Not as strenuous as tennis.
My Lori is a big tennis player and is playing in 2 leagues in Chicago. She loves it.
Jane, I'm with you on the heat and humidity. STaying in in the AC.
I did go to a neighborhood coffee one of the neighbors had for a new neighbor. It was nice and so was the new gal who is a relatively young widow. In her 60's, I would guess. From Atlanta.
No other news here. I hope everyone is doing well and staying cool. Sharon
I use to love to play tennis. Never heard of Pickle Ball. Will have to bring it up on line and see what it is about.
I am not going to complain about our weather . Maybe its hot but just watched the weather report and what a mess Louisiana is having again. What was it 13 ft. of Rain again. Came down fast. All the flooding again. They are promising us up maybe 3 inches over the weekend. It could happen as it is the Start of the State Fair and it is known for getting rain that week. Rain will feel good. Everything is so dusty. No rain for almost a month now. Just to hot for me to be out cleaning up outside. My grass gets cut weekly still. Usually he lets it go much longer this time of year. Surprising it is not dead. However the sad thing is the town has to have over 700 ASH tree taken down. Some disease has hit. We are know all over as having the best town for Trees. Beautiful over in the University area. No way can they be saved.
Hi Jeanne,hatetothinkof all those trees being taken down but maybe some other tree will take their place,
Glad I saw New Orleans before all the destruction. I still remember how I hated driving at night.
The news is not saying if anything bad happened in New Orleans. Hope not.
You have changed to Blue now and made it much larger.
It is so easy to do but then you have to keep putting the code in every time you post. I think I put it on my short cut. Will see what happens if I find it.
We got a splash of rain last night. Enough to just make the dust stick to my car and mess up the windows. But it did close down the State fair in Springfield as they got about 4 inch fast. Streets got flooded and all the people there got stuck as could not get out of the gates. So sad. Happened the last 3 years now. And they really need to make some money.
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Need to get out of here and quit playing on the computers
They do eat up your time, don't they, Jeanne! Glad you got some rain but too bad about the fair.
We haven't gotten any rain to speak of for the past week, maybe some the latter part of next week.
John pulled the heavy hose around in back for me, so I was able to clean out the bird bath really well. It was so gross! I even used pure bleach and a scrubber on it. The basin is cement with some grooves in it, so it is hard to clean. Anyway, I got it all cleaned out and filled with clean water. I also put some mosquito beads in to keep them from hatching in it. I try to keep it cleaned out, but my light fabric hose bit the dust and the big rubber one is just too hard for me to deal with. I also filled my sunflower seed feeder. They have really been hitting it hard.
Now, I have to eat lunch and then read my SS lesson and then read the 2 after that that I may have to teach, so I can start thinking about them.
I hope Joy and her girls haven't been impacted by the flooding in BR. It looks awful.
Hi to everyone. Stay cool and dry! Sharon
Weather is nice here, too, but I'm a slug today....very bad night with joint pain everywhere. Pain med did no good, so I'm lazy today. We had to take vacuum for some servicing...but that's been it for me.
Watching the Olympics now.
Glad Mary is nearing home and had a good cruise.
jane
Hi Buddies - I'm home! I got up about 3:15 this morning, left the ship about 4, for a flight out of Portland at 6 a.m. It was a bit late leaving, but made up some time on the way back to Atlanta. I got in, got the shuttle, and got to my apartment about 12:30. By 1:30, I'd had a bit of lunch, unpacked, and was in my chair, reading the paper and watching some Olympic diving.
It was a great trip. I loved being able to travel again with Ann & Al. Plus it was a fun trip. The stops were in neat little towns - each with its own personality. Unfortunately for me, I found out I had more limitations than I was expecting, so didn't get to explore the towns at all. But it was a great experience. We met some wonderful people, and the food was incredible. American Cruise Lines is a well run organization and will do anything possible to make your experience a good one. I signed up for a trip with them next August in Alaska to do with Margaret.
An interesting observation about the other passengers - there were a lot of handicapped people on the trip. I was concerned about my lack of mobility, but in the event, I was probably in about the middle of the 95 passengers. There were two folks on scooters, and a lot using walkers. One lady even came with her caregiver. There were also several groups - families of 50-60-year-olds accompanying one or two parents. They all seemed to be having a good time. In any case, it's always good to get home.
Re pickle ball - I'd never heard of it, but Sue had started taking some lessons and playing. BTW, has anybody heard from Sue? I had hoped she'd be back with us by now.
Our temps here are predicted to be in the low 90s. And we had almost 3" of rain while I was gone. That's a good thing! Lots of wash to do tomorrow, and I'll still be resting up to get back into the routine on Monday.
Welcome home, Mary! So glad you had a good time even if you couldn't explore as much as you wanted. Sounded like a diverse group. Where exactly will you be going in AK? We did the inland passage but none of the land mass. We enjoyed it a lot but wished we had taken a land tour also.
Jane, I'm sorry you have been hurting so much. I saw that there was a big storm system coming through your area. Rest and relax. I can only do things by fits and starts. Do something, then sit for a while, then do something else till I hurt too much and then go sit again. :tickedoff:
Sharon, this starts 6 August - one week. It starts and ends in Juneau, and includes the train trip. You can check the American Cruise Line web site for the whole itinerary.
Let's hope for less pain for all of us!
MaryZ. I got a brochure on the Alaska one the other day. The one you just took sounds so relaxing. and trip home easy also. Like it when it works that way. No sleeping in the Airport.
Delta really had some bad ones last week. Some people it took days. about 1800 flights cancelled . I use to be able to handle hold up at airlines but not anymore. I am thinking of going back to trains in the US.
Good luck with the trains, Jeanne. I like them, too, but I understand it's tough to find places where they go. And they are very expensive. Tough no matter what.
Hi guys I've been trying to get somethings working right on my computer, It upgraded to the Windows 10 Anniversary verion and I am very unhappy, the upgrade said it is mandatory. but It knocked out on thing that I really need to send my stationery out that I make. Very frustrating to say the least.
Welcome home, Mary! I've heard nothing from Sue. My last email from her DIL said she was home and using a walker but had some sort of computer problems. That's the last I've heard.
Jeanne...the trains here in the US are not like the European ones. We took the passenger train, City of New Orleans from Chicago to NO several years ago, and once south of Champaign, the rails were very bad and the train has to wait for any passing freight trains, etc. We never did make it to the dining room...and the waits were incredibly long. If you decide to do train, take some food with you or find out where the "snack" bar is quickly. The trains are also often late, due to those waits for other trains to pass. I think the trains in the East are probably much better, since the politicians use those. :coolsmiley:
Marilyn...I understand all "updates" are mandatory with Win10. I'm not going there until I buy a computer with it on.
jane
Janeyes I have picked up the train to NO from here in CU. about 6:30 pm got a sleeper and gets to NO at 9am. Was good then. Suppose service not as good now. Lots of Afro Am. From Chicago use it . No sleeper coming back not. Good.
Will see what will get me to NY and also to Houston TX. I am spoiled by trains in the U.K still great there. And good discounts on a senior pass bought in US.
Jeanne....It wasn't the other passengers who were the problem. It was the staff...who told people the dining room opened at 5:30pm or something like that and then they had to wait until 8:30 pm and were told then that the dining room was closing. I won't wait in line for 3 hours to be told it's now closing. Nope...so we made sure we had muffalettas from Central Grocery and other snacks with us and ate in our reclining seats. We had a car for our travel group, and that was fine, but I won't travel that way again. Expensive and late.
At least when you fly and the plane is late, you can find places to eat and walk around. The airports are clean, if crowded. Memphis at 6:00 am and nothing open to get out. We got out to stretch, but couldn't even buy a cup of coffee or get a pastry.
Spent the day trying to find an Olympics I was interested in. Once swimming is done, it's not very exciting for me. I'm watching volleyball now, but that's about it.
jane
I am just Itching to know what muffulettas are!
OK, I looked them up. Dying to find the rolls and try them, but I would not like the traditional sandwich, as I cannot and do not eat processed meats, cold cuts and such like. Well, that is not entirely true. About once a year I buy a package of small rounds of liverwurst and feast away. Still, as a routine thing, no processed meats in this house.
But the Seafood one, as served in New Orleans, sounds wonderful.
I love a day in which I learn something new. And a gorgeous day it is, here on the bay. My cleaning ladies will be here at any moment. I am not having them clean the decks off, as it is just too hot. According to the weather experts, we are in for another week, at least, of dangerous heat. My a/c is working away, and I am One Cool Lady!
love and hugs to each dear Buddy
Hot and humid here, too, and the joints are howling. I've been out to get the errands and groceries, and I'm in for the day until we have to take Ray's truck over to the guy for servicing first thing in the morning. It's much easier to take it this afternoon than try to get up and moving and get it there by 8:00 am! ::)
I never had or saw a seafood muffaletta, just the original which is, as you say, salami, ham, olive spread, etc. Delicious! Only place other place I've ever seen them is Jason's Deli, and there are none near us, so I enjoy them when we go to Brownsville, Tx.
I hope all the Olympians get out of Brazil safely. It looks beautiful, but I wouldn't want to be there.
jane
Our church went up the river yesterday to do some baptisms and have a picnic. While I was standing on the bank taking pictures, I began to feel light headed and like I was going to pass out. I walked over to a shady place where I could sit down and it kept getting worse. Debbie Withers, gave me water and another youg man came to help. they said there was an EMT present so called him over, Kevin was so efficient at taking care of me, talking to me, taking my pulse etc. Some one gave me water, Debbie poured water on my neck and head, eventually I was able to scoot over to the waters edge and put me feet in the water.
mean while Bill Saltmarsh laid hand on me and prayed. Once I was able to get to my feet and walk I was given some Gatorade for my lost electrolytes. I was helped up the stairs by that same young man and taken to my chair. Thank you Jesus for Kevin, Debbie, Bil and the young man. I feel like they saved my life and I surelly felt like I was a gonner. What a scary situation.
Jane. Did you have the news on today about all the attacks that are happening to the ones that are going down into the City. 5 more got stopped in a car and held up. Got their money and phones etc but not hurt. Mostly from other countries. US ones have been warned that they stay with their Security and they have plenty of them. My family in UK. Love going to Rio for holidays. (their last son born was named Rio). But they do say lot of crime and really have to watch yourself. Sort of like Europe now.
Marilyn...hope you're feeling better now.
Jeanne...yes, I saw that about the swimmers. They've all been warned, but I'm sure they thought they were safe by going by Taxi...guess not. And who knows if the Taxi Driver was in on it. He knew they were Olympic athletes when they told him they were headed for the Village.
jane
Marilyn, that was scary - hope all is okay now. We have to watch getting overheated and dehydrated.
I've been lots creakier than usual. I've never associated any of my problems with weather before, but maybe that's changing. Back into my routine today - swimming, coffee, hanging out at the library, and bridge. My cards were really awful at bridge, but at least we quit a little early today. LOL The rest of the week is pretty easy. I did get a massage appointment set up, but unfortunately, not until Friday.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Mary..glad u made it home and had good time..Marlyin hope you are feeling better....my B/p has been going up some....may have to get on a med for it. Why I try to walk everyday. Candy
Another beautiful day here in Chesapeake Country, but still hot. It promises to be slightly less hot today than yesterday. We have had an urgent message from management (these are condominiums) to check on the air conditioning and clear the condensate line so as to not have the drain clog and cause major water damage to our unit or the unit below. There have been a few reports of this happening already and it gets to be quite expensive to have a plumber come out to clear the drain not to mention the damage it could do to our own and other units. It seems that fungus grows in that pipe from all the moisture unless bleach is poured in twice a year. I have only been doing this once a year for the past 13 years, but then again, it just gets hotter and hotter every year, and these a/cs are working much harder than they were originally meant to. I have double checked, and all is well with mine at present, but I think I'll do an extra bleach job on it today! Can't hurt!
Other than that, this is just going to be a lazy summer day. Best love to each of you. Do you think Sue will ever come back, or has she learned she can do quite well without us? I miss her. I am sure we all do. Any one of us gone leaves a hole. Take care, Y'all!
Marilyn, that was really scary. Was it becoming overheated or dehydrated or a combination. Please take care in the future. You might not always have all those helpful people around.
Mary, I have become used to the weather aggravated pains and creaks. Can't say I like them, but realize they're there. Sorry about the cards. Nice that you have a massage scheduled.
Jane, I, too, will be glad to get all our Olympic people home safely. Lochte and group were lucky to only have their wallets taken.
I took Bunny to the vet for a past-due annual checkup. They drew blood and did the urine & fecal test. I should hear back this afternoon with the results. The vet said that from an external exam, he would say she was completely normal. So anxious to hear the test results.
Not much going on here. We had a bad rain night before last, but needed it. More predicted. Still hot and humid and the same predicted all week.
MP, I also am wondering whether our Sue will ever return. It's been so long. She has been on SeniorNet and then Seniors & Friends for years and years. Longer, perhaps than I have, so would think she would be anxious to get back on. Good thinking on going ahead and treating the AC again.
Hi to anyone I haven't mentioned or to those who pop in. Sharon
Nothing much happening around here. I was virtuous and went to Silver Sneakers this morning, but was pretty slow. It'll get better - I hope.
I have an appointment tomorrow with the attorney to, I hope, finalize John's estate. The lawyer's bill is substantial, but not unexpected. It'll come out of the estate account. This guy has been okay, but nothing spectacular. I'll be having my will and other documents rewritten, but I'll get another attorney for that - probably someone recommended by my financial advisor.
Stay cool, Buddies!
I've not done much this morning...did a bit of weeding in the new area and cut off the deadheads on my geraniums. That about does it for me...the heat and humidity are just too much.
I hope our Joy and her family are safe in all this flooding.
Take care, Buddies, and stay cool and safe.
I think we are going to have a cooler day today. Maybe a little more rain. got plenty yesterday. I got caught in it at the grocery store. got wet but didn't care. Felt good.
June. You sound more chipper today. Good. Just watch your feeling and get checked up on least little thing. Prevention beats the cure they say.
Think will do a few things around the house today. Still no ironing done.I think we are going to have a cooler day today. Maybe a little more rain. got plenty yesterday. I got caught in it at the grocery store. got wet but didn't care. Felt good.
June. You sound more chipper today. Good. Just watch your feeling and get checked up on least little thing. Prevention beats the cure they say.
Think will do a few things around the house today. Still no ironing done.
I think that Sue will be back one day. I can just think how hard it must be for her at the moment. she was so use to being active. On the go all the time. It will get better. Maybe people should still sort of talk to her in here. She may be keeping up with the reading. Just not in the mood to talk yet.
I have wonderful news on Bunny! I took her back to the vet for the first time since Feb. when they diagnosed her with terminal liver cancer. Since that time she has been on prednisone till recently. The blood tests showed the liver enzymes down near normal now and the only thing wrong is a UTI which will be treated with antibiotics. Apparently, it was a false diagnosis although something was obviously wrong with the liver to cause the ultra high liver enzymes and the bad ultrasound, but the prednisone has apparently cleared it up, at least for now. Thank you God for this blessing!
I know there are much more important problems in the world and people suffering from awful diseases, but for us right now, this ranks way up there on my priority list! Sharon
Great news, Sharon!
Wonderful, warm fuzzy news, Sharon, and I am happy for you.
I have had the unpleasant hyper alarm of the water heater suddenly springing a leak and water, water everywhere. Well, Chip turned the water off and I called our landlord and a plumber will come sometime tomorrow, calling in the a.m. to confirm the time. In the meanwhile, I missed most of the news while mopping up water by continually putting down paper towels on the wall to wall carpet. Bummer.
Daughter Becky tells me that she and Jenny and young Sam went to see the new Meryl Streep movie, Florence Foster Jenkins last night, and they laughed until the tears were streaming down their cheeks.
Great news, Sharon - I know it's a great weight lifted.
So sorry, MaryPage. Just when you things the rain has stopped, the water starts rising. (Sorry)
Morning, Glories!!
I'm getting ready to go to the golf club for lunch and some bridge. It's to be hot and humid, so Ray decided to skip golf and work in the basement weeding things out. We have way too much "stuff."
Have a good Wed. in your part of the world.
jane
Almost noon, and no word from the plumber. Had to cancel my noon appointment with Meg to get my hair cut.
Becky emails she is substituting for a High School Journalism teacher this afternoon. A just retired a year ago Elementary School teacher, this will be fun for Becky, who was Editor of her High School newspaper.
Great grandson Sam, who is 15, is composing a symphony. Becky says it is really good. Sam plays cello with the Kansas City Youth Symphony and wants to make a career of music.
Great granddaughter Emma, age 3, goes forth to her first day of Pre-Kindergarten this morning out in Oklahoma City. Angela sent me 4 great photos of Emma going forth.
Granddaughter Deborah sent a photo of herself looking amazing in a very bright, neon green short pageboy wig. Plus a video of her singing karaoke. At the top of her lungs. With her sisters Kim and Angela. They stink, but oh my, they were having fun and made me hug myself with delight.
MaryPage, love your verbal picture of the karaoke singers. Such fun!
jane, I hope you get some good cards.
I saw the attorney this morning, signed some papers, wrote some checks (attorney's bill - ARGGHH!), and now the estate is settled. The attorney asked if I had my documents in order, and I said I did. I want to rewrite and update them, but I want to get another attorney. This fellow was okay, but I always felt like I was having to push him to get things done - and there was just no real rapport. Anyhow, I'm going to ask my financial gal for an appointment soon, and will get a recommendation from her.
This morning was swimming, attorney, and Walmart (WHEE!). And nothing this afternoon. My other knee started hurting on this trip, and I'm starting to think about the possibility of having them both done at the same time. I'll have to do some thinking and talking about that. I see the rheumatologist in a couple of weeks, and will definitely be talking to him about it. And also the orthopedist, of course. I've known people who have done both at once or in two operations, and all were satisfied with the outcome. So I'm of an open mind about it right now.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
My poor little GGD will be entering her first year in kindergarten next week with a broken arm.
They were here for two weeks but on Saturday left fly home to Connecticut making a stop in Indianapolis to stay with friends over night. Had one of the jumping things in their yard. Side gave way and she fell out.spent night and a day in hospital but flew home Monday.
The twins were being separated in school as not to be so noticed but now little brother wants to be with her to take care .
Thanks all for the nice comments re Bunny.
MP, your family is certainly an active one. Sounds like fun. So sorry to hear about your water problem. Good thing you were there to get it stopped before it damaged things. Still a pain though.
Jeanne, so sorry to hear about your GGD breaking her arm. Not a good start for school. Hope it wasn't her dominant arm.
Mary, if I ever decide on a knee replacement, I would go for both at the same time. I've heard of several people who were very happy with it. It takes so long to recover from a KR, I sure wouldn't want to do it twice. I had a partial replacement in 2004 and have regretted not going for the full one ever since. Just as much pain and rehab. Lately, I've been seeing a lot of info on stem-cell injections in the knee to regrow the cartilage, etc. I may go that route if I ever figure out my back problem. Glad you got the estate settled and over with. Hope you can find someone better to help you out with your will, etc. You've had a busy day.
Jane, hope you have a good game this afternoon and that Ray makes some inroads on the "stuff"!
I started work on my SS lesson yesterday, but need to work some more on it today. Sharon
My cards weren't very good, but I ended up with a good partner on the third round and we won two games in a row so that 700 sure helped. I ended up winning .50 You can tell we're big spenders!!
jane
:wave: Just wanting to say HI to you all. I don't qualify as a Bosom Buddy but I do like to read about what all of you are doing.
Mary..I have a friend that had both knee replaced at same time...she did real good...I have been sick this week with resp infection..taking AB...but have not felt good and no energy.....we got 3 in rain and now it's hot and humid...Hi to any looking in...Candy
Hi Gals, Welcome Phyllis. Be glad you don't qualify, but pop in any time to chat.
Jane, you're the last of the big gamblers!! :2funny: We put in a dollar so our prizes are 5-4-1 for 1st, 2nd, booby. Still not big spenders.
I was up half the night last night! Grrrr. Still had to go grocery shopping, so took a power cart again.
Darlene, sorry you haven't been feeling well. HOpe you mend quickly. It's no fun and seems worse in the summer.
We got a little rain last evening, almost an inch the past 2 days total. Every bit counts, but the Charlotte tally says we are -6 inches so far. We usually catch up in the fall. Hope so anyway.
Hope everyone is staying cool. Sharon
Get well, Darlene! No fun to be sick in this hot, humid weather!
Phyllis...welcome...we are a chatty group! :2funny:
Sharon...rats on not sleeping. I'm having problems falling to sleep lately.
We went to CR today and it was hot....93 and humid. Takes the "starch" right out of me.
jane
Phyllis Welcome, I don't qualify either I joined this group quite a while ago when my daughter had breast cancer and my friend Willa.
Freckles and I went to the hospital for visiting today and to Baycrest Rehab hospital yesterday along with the Memory care center. When I went to the mailbox this afternoon there was a package of treats for Freckles and a card addressed to her from the people down the street at the adult foster care house. That was so sweet of them, we need to give them another visit as it has been about a month since we went there.
I cannot put this date down without remembering my darling Mama, my stepmother, who was the dearest person EVer. Let's see, she would have been 106 today. I was so lucky to have her in my life.
What a whirl of stuff going on in my family. In the wee hours, around three o'clock, I think, we had a tremendous storm pass through here yesterday. I am one who sleeps through such like, so I did not know about it until I saw the leftover wet outside and on my decks yesterday morning. Kathryn & John, with wee Ava, live in the deep, deep woods. In their living room, which is almost a wall of windows, in fact, I think you could accurately call it that, you feel as though you are living right IN the trees. Well, one of those great beauties crashed down in that storm, and, with the unerring precision so many great trees seem to have, it smacked down right on John's new truck. Kapow! The insurance people came (totaled) and the tree people came (so Kathryn could get her car out) and John will, after an annoying day, have a rental until they can settle on another new truck. In the meanwhile, a cute story. Kathryn had to pick up Ava from Daycare, normally John's job, and take her with her to the grocery store. Ava will be 4 months old on the 22nd. They passed the flower department, and Ava exclaimed: "Oooooooo!" over a large bunch of sunflowers. So Kathryn bought them for her. Good grief! She sent me a photo, and they were outstanding. Many bits and pieces of news from other family: one granddaughter in the ER overnight, another going to sell up in Texas and move to Hawaii, another will turn 50 the day Ava turns 4 months, and I was there the day SHE was born! Helaine! Fifty! Oh well. Tracy, who is just older, turned 50 in March. I feel the moving walkway is turning into a swiftly moving RUNway. Slow down, World; I'm having difficulty assimilating it all at this speed!
Another splendid summer day, all golden & blue & green, with white sails scooting along over sparkling bay waters. Love to My Buddies.
What excitement good and bad in your family lately, MaryPage!! Sure glad nobody hurt in the window and tree thing and that GD is ok after an ER run. Wow...what a change...TX to Hawaii!! ;D
We had storms overnight and more to come late this afternoon and tonight and maybe all day tomorrow, if the "weatherguessers" are right.
Bad night here...so not doing much today...as the joints know the weather pressure is changing.
jane
I have to confess that I too have been a regular lurker for about a year now. I do enjoy keeping up with so many of you and often wanted to comment but it wasn't my place to. My mother had breast cancer but my father and all three of us had colon cancer at different times so I feel we must be all "cancered" out, or hopefully.
Marilyn, we have many ongoing rescue groups here and some of those folks also partner in visiting our nursing homes, and private and public care homes. I remember that before my father died in 1995, he enjoyed visits from a lady and her iguana of all things!
There is a friend of mine who breeds and sells Saint Bernards as well as being prominent in Search and Rescue here, (You can easily become turned around in the forested foothills, ridges and peaks here and the multitude of rivers. This was the place that they made the movie about the boy starving to death in the old school bus). She also takes some of her dogs visiting and participates in various canine organizations and promotions.
Anyway, I thought I'd confess that while silent, I have so enjoyed occasionally visiting.
Hi, Angelface! I've "talked" to you in the Computer discussion, I know, and it's good to see your post here.
Yes, we all seem to have had some experience ourselves or in our families with cancer, unfortunately.
I'm going to try and get a walk in while it's dry and relatively cool. My philosophy is that even a short walk is better than none at all.
jane
Hi Angel Welcome to our group and please do come back often.
I got a nice surprise yesterday when I went to the mailbox. There was a package of treats for Freckles and a card addressed to her. The card read Dear Freckles I hope your can enjoy these treats there is no wheat, corn or soy and they are gluten free. love from Judy and Laura at the Adult foster care home.
We will have to drop by there for a visit on Sunday after church to say hello to the ladies. I had told them that she shouldn't have regular treats. Judy and Laura are mother and daughter, the daughter walks the mother every day up our street in her wheelchair.
Yesterday we visited the hospital, we changed our visits from Friday to Thursday because there were so many empty rooms on Friday, Well, yesterday the 4th floor was just about empty and the ones that were there were sleeping all accept 3 people who dearly loved the dogs visits, Freckles was welcomed up on 2 of the beds. ( which is a no no) but the patients called her up so It was OK. The other dog was Duke he is an extra large yellow Lab that must be mixed with something else, He weighs 114 lbs, He and Freckles get along quite well and we are often partners with him and Carlene.
Mary Page, you need a computer app just to keep up with all your family members and their "doin's".
Angelface, Welcome. Glad you, too, are a cancer survivor. Where are you from?
Marilyn, as usual, you're doing good things with Freckles.
Jane, you are good to walk as much as you do with all your joint problems.
I've got a load of laundry in, but other than that, haven't done much. We got an inch of rain last night. Yea! We're even to get some cooler, dryer, weather next week, at least if nothing changes. It will be greatly appreciated. Sharon
Hi Angelface and Phyllis - the more the merrier (except for the cancer part, of course)! In any case, welcome and chime in anytime.
MaryPage, so glad the tree only got a truck - annoying as that is. Would've been so much worse if I had hit the house. You do have such a wonderful family. Yours reminds me (as does ours) of the line from "My Fair Lady" -"She'll have a booming, boisterous family...". We all have fun.
Our wonderful daughter, Sue, has a birthday today, too - she's 60!!!! I can't possibly have a daughter that old. Ha!
We've had some wonderful, heavy (if brief) rain showers yesterday and today - with more rain predicted for over the weekend. As much as we need it, I only hope we're taking it away from Louisiana - and wish we could share with California. I got a long-overdue massage this morning, and it was wonderful! That did it for the excitement for the day.
Happy weekend, Buddies.
JOY...are you and your family ok?
I am a Lurker too. Always hoped you would not mind.
How nice to have "lurkers"! Y'all chime in and join the party.
We got about 2" of rain yesterday, with rainy days predicted today and tomorrow. A good day to stay in and computer/knit/read/watch Olympics/nap/etc.
Enjoy your weekend, Buddies!
Wow,,good morning from Texas..we have rec 5 inches rain thus far and still off and on showers..my grass looks so green. Thank you Lord..Mary p you have a busy exciting family...I sure miss those who aren't close to me..Marlyin..you do a wonderful service with your dogs. I try to visit the nursing home here and offer to pray with those who ask me to...there are so many that never have visitors...everyone have a great wk end. Candy
Thanks for the welcoming words to me and all the lurkers, you have such a nice group! I am from Alaska's Interior and we are in the midst of the third wettest summer on record. We have had some minor flooding, a high water table and lots of high water with our five area rivers. But nothing like in the states. Here it is similar to a desert,(even have sagebrush!); or prairie and we seem to have either multiple fires or else multiple floods.
Welcome Junee to our little corner here on S&F. We do enjoy having other come to join ur conversations.
Today is our weekly Walmart run for some groceries then at 11:00 I am to go open the Furry friends dog park this week for our dogs to some Dog play time with each other. The regular person is taking care of one of the other big dogs for one of our humans who had surgery yesterday.
I haven't had anymore of the incidents like last Sunday, Thank God. I am making sure I stay hydrated. That was sure a lesson learned for me.
I hope our Joy can check in soon and let us know she and her girls and family are all ok from the LA flooding.
Darlene...wow...lots of rain for you, too. I hope Houston escapes flooding. I saw a large storm was headed their way. They've sure had enough flooding.
Marilyn...Do you get a lot of dogs at the Dog Park?
Hi to Maryz, Angelface and Junee.
It was wet here, too, this morning. We had rain come through last night and we had a very light mist when we did our walk this morning. It's beautifully cool too....a welcomed relief from the heat.
Nothing exciting here...I'll be doing the usual stuff and watching some preseason football and maybe catch men's soccer.
Have a cool weekend!
We finely got some more rain this morning. Good but to bad for the big food and entertainment that started in town for last night and today. about 30 venders will be getting soaked through. It has stopped now so maybe will be O.K for rest of day.
Last week it was the State fair and there it rained for 3 days hard. Now they are saying that it lost a lot of money this year. Always bad when venders come from so far away and they do hire expensive entertainment.
After this weekend we most probably will not get rain again for awhile.
So today I am going to go spray about a gal. of weed kill out on my yard. Never seen so many weeds come up so tall and fast. Looks awful. Think also some Poison Ivy out there as I got it all around my ankles. Always catch it so easy.. Stuff from Drug store not working and so I am back on the Vinegar and Baking soda wash. Also someone told me put Vicks on and it does stop the inching.
As I recall, Joy definitely lives in Baton Rouge; and I seem to think she moved to an Assisted Living place for Seniors a few years ago. But then again, possibly I am thinking of our Western Maryland Joy. My meaning is that, while such a place may well have been flooded, and she may or may not have lost personal possessions, even including a vehicle, I don't think she has lost a house. If the place she has been living was flooded, I expect to hear they got all of the residents out. Being in one of those vast public shelters would be ghastly, so I am hoping she has, if necessary, been whisked away to the home of a relative or dear friend.
Jane only two other dogs came today, usually e have about 7 dogs show up. The park is only for our f/urry friend group dogs.
MaryPage...yes, that's our Joy. I spoke to her on the phone when we were briefly in Baton Rouge several years ago.
Marilyn...that's probably a good idea from what I've heard of the diseases and problems dogs can get from the large dog parks.
Jeanne....yep...rain here too and misty today, but much more pleasant...cooler temps so can have the windows open.
SHARON - As we approach another Sunday, I wondered how you've enjoyed teaching Sunday School? Will you continue to do so? While I thought about your class, I recalled how really enjoyable it has been over the years when I taught SS - usually when the regular Teacher was away or occasionally when I was asked to serve as a specific speaker RE a particular section of the Christian Bible or other religions. Hope I did a good job for the class and was able to respond in an interesting and informative manner to the questions from class members.
Just received the 2017 License sticker for our car, so that is taken care of. One less issue to worry about at this time of year.
We've had beautiful weather recently if a bit more hot than I'd appreciate, but at least no more huge storms or fallen trees. Hope all have a great weekend!
Molly. Why don't you see if they need a substitute at your church for you to take over the teaching class on Sundays when one person would need to take a Sunday off. I am sure the would really appreciate the offer.
Jane that dog park was originally donated to the North Bend PD to use for training purposes. Then they do the training elsewhere so the lady who owns it gave Furry Friends the key. ( she is a supporter of olur group) for us to use for our dogs. Yes it is true that there are many diseases that can be passed from dog to dog or even off the ground. We are so careful with our dogs; taking them to the vet when something doesn't seem right, getting their shots and even what kind of treats they get and food they eat. They have to be in tip top good health at all times for going into the medical facilities and being with the children at the library and i the schools. or with each other. My vet tells everyone No NOSES! as that is how some sickness are passed. They can sniff butts but not noses. If one of our dogs is unwell they stay at home.
Thanks from me, too, for the nice welcome. I always enjoy the conversation in here and like keeping up with all the friends from the old SeniorNet and from our great "home" here on S&F.
Hi, Phyllis!
Does it bother any of you other cancer survivors at all to see the news about the Ziki virus day after day on the TV, always accompanied by scans of miles and miles of thousands upon thousands of human beings in mere scraps of bathing suits stretched out on towels, baking in the rays of the sun as far as the eye can see? I was astonished to see that so many people still do this, as they started warning us against it when I was a young woman. I get a sort of creepy crawly sensation all over my skin when this comes on, and I avert my eyes to avoid it. Mainly, they are showing Miami Beach. I find myself unable to fathom the mind set of those hordes of human animals out there deliberately cooking themselves in those oh so dangerous rays of our star (ball of fire!) and deliberately turning on their cancer genes! And I want to hollar at them: "Run! Run for your lives! Get out of that sun! Seek shelter!" And yes, I know, they are probably enriching the cosmetic companies big time as they spread oils and creams all over their bodies and tell themselves they will be safe. Hey, we brush oil all over the dead parts of other kinds of meat before putting them on the grill, too! I don't get it. So again, my question is this: Does it bother any of you other cancer survivors, or is it just me?
Good Morning Everyone, from
the sunny and warm, but pleasant, rocky coast of
Maine.
I too get the "creeps" when I see people
"sun bathing", especially when I remember
doing it my self back in the 50's and 60's...
Soon, though, I found that me and the sun did
not get along, even though I did tan up nicely.
The more time I would spend in the sun, the more
allergic type rashes I would end up with.
Especially at the beach, (between the sun, the
sand, the salty water, the sun screens
and the bugs!!) Yuck!
During the 70's, I got my fill of it and after
spending seven years in Florida, I avoided
the sun light, when ever possible!
Now I wear long sleeve cotton shirts all
Summer long, no matter what the temperature!
Oh how times have changed!
Today is the last day of the Olympics.
I have enjoyed it, even though I never
planned on watching it, but got naturally, got
hooked on it, any how!
Have a great day, Everyone !
Sandy
:calm:
Morning, EveryOne...and Hi to Sandy/dapphne!
It's a lovely cool morning here, and we've had our walk.
I guess I'm even more horrified by those who go to "tanning beds" and, to me, are like being on a grill or rotisserie! My dermatologist says get the "spray tan" if you must be tanned. There are one or two old women at our condo in TX who bake themselves outdoors in Jan and Feb. on a deck. They both look like old leather...guess they are!
The trees here are beginning to change! Autumn is on the way. The kids here start school this week, so I imagine the temps will soar again to the 90s.
Have a blessed Sunday.
jane
Hi Jane !
It certainly is hard to believe that September 1st
is only 10 days away!! The good news is that
Fall is a beautiful time of the year, even though the
days are getting shorter!
Sandy
::)
Hi Sandy/dapphne - Love your tag line!
About an inch of rain this morning - most welcome. Supposed to be nice the first part of the week, seasonable temps and not so humid.
We got some great news yesterday. Our Jesse has gotten a new job here in Tennessee (near his home base), and will be starting in midSeptember. Margaret and Jesse will both be much happier with that. I don't know what his lady-friend in North Carolina will be doing - coming with him, or calling it off. Nobody's told me about that yet.
School started around here about 10 days ago.
GREAT news, Mary, for you and Margaret!
Molly, thanks for asking about my SS teaching. Today was the first day and it went well. Everyone was very complimentary. I will be doing it again next Sunday as our regular teacher will be out of town then. I really don't want to teach on a regular basis, but it's kind of fun to do occasionally. The group are all very low-key, friendly individuals who aren't critical.
MP, I totally agree about the sunbathers. I have a blonde, very fair daughter that is awful about using enough sun screen, etc when she plays tennis or goes to the beach. I had friends when I was about 30 that I thought were 50 because they tanned so much. Later I found out they were younger than I!! I have never been a sun worshiper. Even as a teen, I felt like I was turning on a spit if I laid out at the pool, etc. Once sunblocks became available, I have been an avid user. I don't spend a lot of time outside now but used to when I played lots of golf. I frequently get compliments on my skin. Of course, part of it is genetics. My mother had beautiful skin too. Hardly any wrinkles till her mid 80's!
We have a double dog park here in Sun City. One for large dogs and one for the smaller ones. However, I heard a few years ago that there was one dog that was kind of nippy, and another one got kennel cough. I took Bunny when she was fairly young, but she wasn't interested that much in the other dogs. She preferred getting acquainted with the people, so I decided it wasn't worth the trouble. She can run free in our yard. Marilyn, it's good that your group is so careful with the health of the dogs and the cleanliness of the park.
Some of the schools around here started back last week and Charlotte schools start week after next. Hard to believe.
As to Joy, she said after the other floods that her ret. ctr and her daughter's homes were all safe from flooding, so I hope that is true with these floods as well.
I still wish we would hear from Sue.
Hi to all. Sharon
Having trouble with my mouse >:( Not sure if I need a new one or not. It has been hot and humid here in NE Ohio. Typical August weather.
I sure hope Sue can get back to posting. I've gotten back to being a colorist. They now have adult coloring books and I love them. I used to color all the time when I was younger. It is very relaxing.
Welcome to our newcomers.
Good morning. I am another lurker here.
I am the other "Joy" and I was a good friend of our Sylvia's. We never met up in person, but we were friends from almost the very beginning of the old SeniorNet. I met her through the Fibromyalgia board. I had gone looking for some help for a friend and she was so welcoming and insisted that I keep coming back to that forum. Through her, I made my way around a few of the boards. I really miss her. She was a special lady and had a very sad last few years of her life.
MaryPage mentioned a few pages back something about the "Western Maryland Joy" and I am assuming that she meant me. I don't know any other Joy that is in Senior and Friends. Except Joy from N.O. Although I am not from Western Maryland, but I live in a little town just about 35 miles west of Baltimore and only about an hour from MaryPage.
I can also add that I am one of you "Bosom Buddies" having been dealing with Metastatic Breast Cancer for several years now. All in all, I had a tumor in my spine; had surgery for that in December 2006........ had a mastectomy in July 2007...... and have been in and out of remission since then. Right now I have been taking a chemo pill for 18 months and "hanging in there." I practice Sylvia's theory of "putting one foot in front of the other". I do have difficulty walking due to the spinal surgery. I have a great orthopedic surgeon and a great oncologist, so I can't do much better than that. Not sure what my next step will be when this med runs it's course. I feel great and have no pain whatsoever ..... just can't get around too good. But, I moved to an Independent Senior Housing complex about 9 years ago and still can do most things for myself. Just get tired of going to doctors, but if that is what it takes, I can deal with it. Just don't like having to ask for help getting to my appointments and to the grocery store. I have 3 sons and 2 wonderful daughters-in-law, who see that I get where I have to go. So life is good and I know there are lot more people worse off.
Just wanted to add my 2 cents worth here. You are all a great group. I admire all of you for how you all have dealt with your illness. Hopefully, one of these days, it will just be a thing of the past.
The other "JOY".
Yes, I DID mean you, Joy! I think of you as Western Maryland in comparison to Chesapeake Country and the Eastern Shore, which I can see out my sliding glass windows as I sit in front of this computer. I am aware of your location, though, and don't have you over near West Virginia in Garrett County where winter comes first! I wonder how many people know Maryland has a "panhandle", as well? Perhaps I should think of you as Northern Maryland, but then again, while we do speak of a Southern Maryland hereabouts, I have never heard anyone mention a Northern one. I'm curious, have you? Ok, deal: from now on I will think of and refer to you as being about an hour away from me.
Wish you were right here having a mug of coffee with me. Have a lovely day!
My lovely granddaughter Helaine is 50 today! Big milestone. I, of course, remember the day she was born. Helaine is the mother of my great grands Courtney, Kyle and Jack. Courtney and Kyle are in college and Jack in High School. They live in what I think of as upstate: Montgomery County, Joy! About an hour and 15 minutes from me.
MaryPage, I always kind of think of me being in Central Maryland. I am in Hampstead, which is Carroll County. But, I am not far from the Baltimore County line. And you are right. I never have heard the term "Northern Maryland" either. There is the Eastern Shore and then the Western Shore which is on our (your) side of the Bay. Harford County is up in the north/east part of the state, but never heard that referred to as Northern Maryland, Northeast, maybe. In fact, there is a town up that way called Northeast. I guess that Southern Maryland would be considered down near Point Lookout. We do have a beautiful state and the best of both worlds within several hours apart. We have the mountains on the western side and the beaches on the eastern side. Montgomery County wouldn't be considered upstate. That is near DC and Rockville, over near the Virginia line, almost directly west of you.
Thanks for the offer of having coffee with you. That would be nice. I am still waiting until l can get to Sam's on the Waterfront for my lobster roll. My family are all so busy all the time. I told my son about the place you mentioned a while back called Coopers Hawk and the do plan on going sometime. It sounds like the kind of place that they like. They are big wine fanatics. Have their own wine cellar.
I am enjoying the Annapolis web cam and also the one for the Beach Volleyball down by the Baltimore Harbor.
Didn't mean to do a "travel log" on here. Good morning to all the "buddies".
Joy (from Maryland)
Joy, Sam's has a good lobster roll, but the best ones in town are to be had at MASON'S on Main Street. They do a whole slew of lobster rolls: the Maine one with mayo and all, and the Connecticut one with hot melted butter, and more. My very favorite way to have lobster is with hot melted butter, with just a squirt of lemon. Woo hoo! Way to go. So try MASON'S. They are like the fast food cafeteria for lobster rolls. That is their THING!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/masons-famous-lobster-rolls-annapolis
Scroll down and down and down, reading it all. By the time you finally get to the bottom, you will feel as though you have actually been to Mason's!
This is the first I could see the REPLY button. I hope I have
not lost it again. My computer has been down. Louisiana has a SERIOUS flooding, thousands with flooded homes, etc.
I need help in keeping my REPLY button working.
JOY
Thank you Jeanne Lee.
Jane (janeiowa):
Please let me hear from you.
JOY
Every time I cannot see my REPLY button, it has turned out to mean I just have to go up to the top and log in again on the lefthand side with my user name and password, and LO! That reply button pops back up and I am back in business. I think the system is just geared to ask us to do this every once in a while. Probably a security measure.
Joy, we have been aghast night after night after night as we see the evening news on the big networks and the horrible photographs of the flooding in Baton Rouge and south of there. We have been so worried about You!
Joy....just be sure you're logged in here to be able to see the REPLY button. It looks as if you did fine and could post above.
Joy sent me an email and gave me permission to post it to all of you until she can get back herself.
Jane, I am SO glad that I found your email address. I have been without computer due to the 2016 flood in Louisiana, but would like to hear from you again.
There are THOUSANDS here that have had their homes flooded and are in shelters having lost EVERYTHING. It is SO sad. I, have not been in any flooding
Since I live in a 3 story Senior Living Home, but 3 of my children have lost their homes to the flooding.
Let me hear what’s going on in “your worldâ€.
Joy
Jane. Glad you heard from Joy. There use to be others on Seniornet that lived in that area of Louisiana. My daughter lived there for 3 years. I loved visiting the State but sure glad they moved. But then they are Houston area and they have had some flooding lately.
I think that we, up here in Illinois are the safest area lately. Just plain old Flat country. Get a little windy and cold at times but other than losing one Village 8 miles from me 3 years ago it has done O.K. Village is about brand new now. No lives lost, just homes, Schools etc. Was a tornado and took most of it.
Joy, I am so glad to hear from you but so sorry to hear that 3 of your children have lost their homes. How terrible! Keep us posted on how they do.
Nothing going on here. I can't seem to keep awake today. I took a half of a Melatonin last night and slept well, but now just can't wake up. Have any of you had that problem?
I forgot to mention that we went out for brunch after church yesterday. There's a new restaurant, part of a chain, called The Famous Toastery. They had an extensive menu and everything was really good, but $28 seemed a little steep for omelets and sides. We both had water to drink. Have any of you heard of it?
Ginny, enjoy your coloring. Sounds like fun but I can't do it with my tremor. I presume you have changed your mouse's batteries? Cleaned the batterie connections? If you did that and it still doesn't work, you probably need a new one.
BTW, if any of you receive an email with Zorion or something similar as part of the address, do not open it. A friend got in a big mess doing that. Sharon
Hi Maryland Joy - always good to hear from a newbie (even if for a bad reason).
LAJoy, it's good to hear from you and know that you're okay. That's awful about your kids and their houses - and all the other folks in LA. So scary to see that water rising, and knowing that there's nothing you can do about it.
Swimming, coffee, haircut, and bridge today. Pretty much yucky cards again at bridge. The chairs there (metal folding chairs) are most uncomfortable, even though I take a pillow to sit on. My back gets to hurting so bad during the afternoon, and there's no good way to sit. I'll have to see if I can think of something else to do. It's better since I got home in my own chair and took something for pain. but still....
Nothing much else going on around here. Hugs to you all!
Mary...I couldn't take metal folding chairs either. Is the location at your condo bldg? Maybe they could find some padded and comfortable chairs for the Bridge players...even padded bridge table chairs sound more comfortable.
Another nice morning here, but the pollen counts are off the top of the charts, and it's not pleasant. My allergy meds have helped immensely, but I've always had "hay fever" in late summer and fall, and the ragweed is in full blossom.
Massage scheduled for 11:00 and then baking some cookies for a Masonic thing on Saturday that they want cookies for. It's a "tractor ride" probably unheard of anywhere else. Yep, lots of retired farmers collect old tractors (like people collect classic cars,) and they love to bring them to "rides" ...like motorcycle riders do...from one small town to another in their own parade of sorts.
Jane
Just a sec to let you see our headline today----
NEARLY 3,000 remain in shelters. (that means they lost
EVERYTHING.
Joy
Joy, that's SO sad. My heart goes out to those poor folks, and especially to your family. It is good that there wasn't more loss of life, though.
jane, Monday bridge is at a city community center, so better chairs would not be an option. I might try a bigger pillow, though. 8^)
Another lovely day here, but getting back to the hot and humid the rest of the week. It's still hot summer-time in the South. They don't call them the "Dog days of August" for no reason.
Joy - My granddaughter goes to LSU. She just arrived back in BR from summer break, and she is totally shocked to see the devastation. She is working with her sorority to clear/clean out houses, reunite people and pets, cooking food at the shelters, and anything that is needed. It will be a long time before things are anywhere near normal.
Oh, Joy! Yes, your part of the country is still constantly in our news. I watched the President leave the White House in a helicopter this morning and head for Andrews and Air Force One to fly down. Your governor has stated that he asked him not to come earlier because of all the state has to do to clear the highways in preparation for a presidential motorcade. I know around here, whenever he or some other bigwig comes to visit, either our Governor and/or our town as the State Capitol, or the United States Naval Academy, we locals suffer holdups in traffic and frequently find ourselves unable to get from point A to point B by our normal routes. All of this would be greatly exacerbated in time of a great disaster, such as a flood.
Joy, I anguish with you over your children's loss of their homes! Good grief! One would be more than enough, but THREE is so hard to put my mind around. Bottom line, I am just thunderstruck. Please know that we all send caring thoughts and prayers. We are also contributing to the Red Cross relief efforts.
A sparklingly gorgeous day here on the bay. Temps in the seventies, with gentle bay breezes blowing. Vivid sunshine pouring down from a cloudless blue sky. Many of the crepe myrtles still blooming, and everything brilliantly green from all the nighttime rains we have had. Schools are open, and even the Mids have returned to their classes from summertime schedules around the globe. Makes me feel downright energetic!
Darling Mary, I am so sorry your back is hurting you. I sure do relate to being in your very own chair. Wishing your pain to Vamoose!
http://annapolislive.com/annapolis-waterfront-webcam
Joy.....what a horrible time for your children and the many others.
It was nice this morning, so I walked, came home and showered and got to my massage..really felt good today, then home for laundry and baking 4 doz cookies for Sat. They're in the freezer now. Tonight we're trying a restaurant/bar on a small town south of us we'd heard about.
Storms to roll in tonight...and humid now in the wake of that.
Stay safe, All!
Jane
Joy praying for your daughters and family.
I have invited a friend to join our group, she may be lurking for a while first, Her name is Katy, she is one of the Furry Friend members and that is who Freckles stayed with while we went to Sunriver in June. She has had a double Mastectomy and some other problems going on in her life. If an when she does post I know you will all welcome her as we are such a friendly group and most of you are also survivors. Some of us aren't or haven't had to deal with cancer in our own body but in the lives of friends or family.
I went to martial arts practice yesterday (Tai Chi) and have been wal;king Freckles 5-6 miles a day with 4-5 walks. I hope she will lose a couple of pounds and I have already lost a couple.
Hi Gals, I'm just back from bridge & lunch. Lousy cards except for the last round. That kept me from getting the booby prize and ended in the middle. Ms Frances subbed today and won the big pot! She enjoyed it so much.
Yesterday, John dropped a bombshell on me--when he came back from bridge, he rang the doorbell. I couldn't figure out why & he said come on out and see. I did and he had a new car in the driveway, subject to my approval! We hadn't even discussed this. However, he decided he liked my Avalon so much, he would trade in his Camry for a new Avalon. His was only 4 yrs old and less than 30,000 miles! But the Avalon rides so much better and is a heavier, safer car. He got a good price because of his great trade-in. Anyway, we went back to the car dealership and closed the deal and then he took me to dinner at Longhorn Steak house. Yum!
Joy, like everyone else, I'm praying for all of the flood victims in LA and especially for your daughters. Just awful. I hope they were at least insured.
Jane, sounds like fall in IA! Your massage sounds good. Hope the allergies settle down. I'm taking Zyrtek for mine.
Mary, that's a shame about the chairs. I guesss carrying your own pillow is about the only answer. Supposed to heat up again here too.
Marilyn, good for you on losing some weight. We had to cut back on Bunny's food because she had gotten up to 17 lbs while we were spoiling her when she was sick. She's supposed to be around 15. I wish I could walk her some to help work her down, but I just can't. I hope your friend joins.
Not much else going on here. Sharon
Marilyn, we will be looking forward to meeting Katy in these pages.
Speaking of pages, I was just browsing my latest BAS BLEU catalog, and I saw a book written just for you! I swear! If you have not already read it, and if you cannot find it in your library or bookstore, go on line to Bas Bleu or just Google the book and order it from somewhere else:
"A Dog Walks Into a Nursing Home: Lessons in the Good Life from an Unlikely Teacher" by Sue Halpern.
I write about it in here instead of sending you a private email because it occurs to me that some others of our little family might enjoy this book.
Marilyn, we're looking forward to meeting Katy. I hope she comes.
MaryPage - sounds like an interesting book.
Sharon, I hope John enjoys his new car. Quite a surprise for you, I'm sure. BTW, you mentioned dreams with taking melatonin a while back. I haven't taken any for a while, but did last night. I seemed to have dreams, too. Nothing bad - usually when I dream, they're more like movies.
Molly, it was good to hear from you - you haven't been checking in for a while. What do you hear from Mohamed and Chaps? How are you feeling.
Nothing exciting around here today. Swimming and coffee - then relaxing with my mani/pedi. Plus I got in a good nap this afternoon.
We got a lovely new addition to our family on Monday (incidentally, my sister's birthday). I have a new first cousin (twice removed). This little girl (7' 1"), Ryan Kaye, would be my dear Aunt Betsy's great-granddaughter and my cousin Ken's granddaughter. Mom, Dad, and Baby are all doing fine.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Marilyn...good of you to tell Katy about us. She is sure welcome to join us, of course.
Mary...my cards were lousy too.
Sharon...nice surprise. Ray's looking to replace his Avalanche...with something smaller and in the "looking, looking" range.
MaryPage...perfect book title for Marilyn!
Hot and humid here and storms to come overnight.
jane
What a week so far. Monday allday messing with a printer. Tuesday they cut off the water main in the area. Was without all day. Thought Wednesday would get electrician out at 9am. My fan in the DR acting up. 8:30am worst storm of the year. Thunder. LIghtning and Boom. All the lights off. Had nothing. Called of the Election until tomorrow. No Phones as mine need WiFi. Mobile phone. no time on it and could not charge it up. Notice now if no power I have nothing working. After 5 hours the power back on. By this time decided to just go and take a nap. Lasted 90 minutes. Feels good now.
Will now try again tomorrow to get things done. First thing. Find a old phone that works of a Jack in the wall. Buy Flashlight. Keep lots of water around. Technology has taken over. Have desktop. IPad, Tablet, Mobile phone and 3 other phones and could not get out on any of them.
Now know how the people having the floods are feeling. They cant even take a nap
Sharon. Did you see the news at 5;30pm today. The Tornado pass us in CU but did hit Indianapolis and area. We just got the heavy storms.. The even put all the Electric power out.
Jeanne...do you have a landline phone so when you plug in, you have a connection to some phone company?
We continue to have a landline for that very reason. Our cell phones don't use WiFi only but have a cellular service as well so work fine when out and about. It may be yours do too, but that the towers had no power?
I, too, feel safest with both my landline and a cell phone. The cell phone spends most of its lonely time in my handbag, turned off, as I really hate the little things. BUT, so far, knock on wood, I have always had the use of the one or the other. The kids insisted, years ago, that I have the cell phone with me in case of an emergency, and that is why it stays in my handbag. I never go out without it. I am on Steve & Debi's Family Plan. I bought a cheap just a telephone phone and it costs me $15 a month.
Yes, I still keep a home line phone also. Have. with ATandT. People say to get rid of it but never know about the winters here. Also like today. Forgot to charge up my Mobile phone.
I am so excited sitting here waiting for
my new "Smart Phone" (a Nexus 5X put out by Google)..
I have always loved the smart phones, but
had to give mine up when I came off the road.
But now I am going to have one, again!
Hooray!
Sandy
:wave2:
Weather was cooler for last 3 days but heat and humidity back to day. Had to turn the a/c back on. Glad it didn't happen yesterday when no power for 5 hours.
Can't make my mind up what to do today. Again the Electrician cancelled on me to fix the ceiling fan. After the big storm yesterday and loss of power to half the town. He has had call after call as their A/C blew out. I suppose some people had the TVs and computers running when the thunder struck.
I didn't. Lost my computer one time when it was on in a bad storm.
Mine can wait I told him. Having the water and the Electric back on makes me grateful enough.
Think maybe will run over to the Mall. Have a 35% discount on the type of shoes I wear. More for winter time.
Hi Gals, yes, I heard about the tornados in Indiana. The most serious one hit Kokomo, a city north of Indy an hour or so. I heard that there were problems on the north edge of Indy too, but no specifics. My daughter lives 20 miles south of Indy. When I talked to her yesterday, she had just received warning that the storm was coming, but she was safe. The weather has certainly been unkind to a lot of people this year.
MP, like you, I have a cell that resides in my purse and keep a landline for most purposes. The book does sound ideal for Marilyn or any dog lover.
Mary, I hope your dreams were at least entertaining! :) Congrats on the new family member. So exciting.
Jane, John already knew he wanted the Avalon because he loves the one I have, so no long term looking, simply a negotiation of price. He told them what he was willing to pay and after a while, they agreed. I hope Ray finds what he wants.
Jeanne, it is terrible how vulnerable we feel without electricity, etc. We are indeed spoiled. Glad you are up and running again.
I'm having a bad day--hurting and tired, although I slept well last night. I'm trying to work myself up to going to the grocery, but may wait till later this afternoon.
I hope you're all having a good day. Sharon
Good Morning, Thanks MP for the book titles and author I will look it up at the library.
Not much going on here today, I am going to the Beauty salon to get my hair cut again. I want her to take off about 3 inches from the bottom layer. My hair is so naturally straight and fine that when I cur l it the curls only stay for about an hour. and I will n ot put a perm in my hair for any reason. It is already damaged from coloring. Well I should go take Freckles for another walk before lunch. We are sure waling a lot. She goes back to the Vet to be weighed onb the 9th.
Oh on Sept 6ths I start taking clases at the Hospice center for palliative care. They last for 12 weeks.
Talking about phones...I have my cell and land phone...so if one don't work..use the other...Marylin I thought you quit coloring your hair ? I either do low lights or color..Hi to all lookin in..Candy
Thursdays are usually quiet days, but with a special treat today. I had a massage here at home. A resident who moved in about 6 weeks after I did asked her massage therapist if she would start coming here. They worked out a schedule and the therapist has been coming here. I just now got around to setting up an appointment and that was today. She's a lovely young woman, has a massage school in the area, and also does a lot of "out" appointments. Anyway today was a treat - and for just a bit more than I was paying before. And I'll undoubtedly have her come again.
May your Thursday be as pleasant.
Darlene I do low lights on my whole head, going to just start doing 7 foils. tired of paying so much for whole head foils.
My electric is O.K now Today but half of the Town. Urbana is without power.I went over to the big Library and it was all down. No Traffic lights on all the corners now working. Even the Big Court house was down and 4 of the Banks.
Now across the main St. the Big Grocery store has been out one hour but theirs came on. They were worried that they would have to moved all the meat, Dairy and other stuff out into a big Refrigerated Truck. They put dry ice into the Ice Cream and Veg parts.
We just do not realize how much we depend on power now. Years ago in Winter a bad Ice storm put our power out and I was without power for 3 weeks. Longest in last few year has been 3 days. Being alone and a Camper all my life I managed pretty good. Would not be handle these flooding places. I have lots of heaters and things to cook on that runs on Karo sine.
But I think now I would just lock the door after turning off water and head to a warmer place. Before I was still working. Had to stay in town.
This morning I got up to take the dog out looked at the clocked and said to keith oh it's 5:15. I took Freckles out, turned on the coffee pot and went back to bed for a little bit, I got up put on my clothes came out to get a cup of coffee , looked at the clock at it was only 4:15, Apparently it was only 3:15 when I looked at the clock in the bedroom. anyway we've been up since then. I think I will have to turn on a light before looking at the LED display on the clock radio from now on, and possibly put on my glasses. :2funny:
Marilyn, I am a bit doubtful that you will find "A Dog Walks Into a Nursing Home" in your library. The main thing is, it is a very specialized, non fiction book, and I sort of think the system would not spend any of their reduced funds on something that might not get even asked for, let alone borrowed out. Seems to me they sort of depend on the best seller lists and/or well known authors when they are buying books. In short, I think you might have to buy this one. But it is certainly worth checking on. If they don't have it, you probably can't count upon them having it later, because it has been out since 2013. I'll bet THRIFTBOOKS has it, though. Their books are cheap as dirt, and they are reliable to an extreme. Here is an old review of the book:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/02/books/review/sue-halperns-a-dog-walks-into-a-nursing-home.html?_r=0
Yes, Thriftbooks DOES have it, and a bunch of other books by Sue Halpern, as well. Here ya go:
http://www.thriftbooks.com/w/a-dog-walks-into-a-nursing-home-lessons-in-the-good-life-from-an-unlikely-teacher_sue-halpern/524245/#isbn=1594632693
Marypage our library system has that book, I have it up on my screen now.
WOO HOO! Way to go!
My Talking Books has that book also..
so I just ordered it!!
Sandy
:coffee:
Now, you both must be SURE to come back in here and report on how you liked it. I sort of cringe at recommending a book I have never even held in my hands, let alone read. The thing was just that upon reading ABOUT it, I felt it had been written just for Marilyn, and simply had to share that thought with her.
I am sort of a nervous wreck today. More of one than usual, that is to say. Remember Our Bella of "Bella Goes Round the World?" Well, a new book will begin tomorrow called "Bella Goes to Boarding School," and she is nervous and I am nervous and the whole world is (or should be, from my vantage point) all shook up! Bella was 11 when she spent a little more than 4 months going around the world with her paternal grandparents on a University of Virginia Semester at Sea. She practically wrote a book about it, and from that experience she wrote an essay which, with her grades, won her a full scholarship to an excellent private school for young ladies. Bella just turned 14 this week, and now we know where she will be for the next 4 years. Still, I am jumpy as one of those "Mexican Beans" that is really a worm. With 26 great grandchildren to get strung out over, you'd think I'd quit; but no such luck. I stress over each and every one of them!
MaryPage...what an experience and opportunity for Bella.
It's been a long day. I could not get to sleep last night...to many things churning in my head....until 1:30 am and then up at 5:30. We had a day in Dbq for Ray's labs and doc and then a lunch with friends we haven't seen in quite a while. His eyes with macular degeneration have gotten to the point he can no longer drive or read things unless it's very large print, etc.
Tonight we're going out for supper with another couple. Then, I'm coming home and going to bed!! :thumbup:
Sorry you had such a bad night, jane, but at least the good day kept you occupied (at least I hope Ray's lab results were good).
MaryPage, how exciting for Bella - and the rest of the family.
I'm excited for me! The gal I've been playing duplicate forgot and didn't show up this afternoon. There was another gal without a partner. We'd never played together - but we were hot! And came in FIRST!!! (out of 7 tables).
I stopped on the way home and picked up some pizza and a salad. I got it too early to eat, so I'm going to save it to eat tomorrow night. It's from a small local place, and looks really good.
Yaaaaaay! Go team, go!
Jane, I'm sorry you had a sleepless night. Hope last night was best. I'm so sorry to hear that Ray's MD is so bad. If he likes to read, perhaps you can get one of those audio book players, etc that are free to the blind or visionally impaired. Hope you had fun with your friends.
Mary, hurrah for the new partner and coming in first!! Hope you get to play with her again. Pizza sounds good too.
MP, Wow, how great for Bella! She really is a gifted child. I hope the school turns out to be great for her.
My cleaning girl was here yesterday. Yea. She had had car trouble earlier in the week when she was scheduled. Not much else going on here. I started working on my SS lesson for tomorrow, but will need to spend more time on it today. Glad this isn't an every week thing. It was 98 here yesterday but supposed to hover around 90 for the next week with a chance of rain each day. There's a tropical storm in the Caribbean that may or may not impact the Carolinas. Too early to say. We could use the rain, but not the wind. Sharon
jane - sorry - I didn't realize that you were talking about Ray's macular degeneration. That's so tough to deal with. Will that impact your winters in Texas?
Sharon, hooray for the cleaning gal. I hope the potential hurricane turns out to be a fizzle. But they have gotten ever so much better with the predictions.
I had the pizza for lunch today, and it was delicious. I'll definitely get some from there again! I hope all slept as good as I did last night - woke up about 7:45. And that's amazing for me! Nothing much else doing today. Tomorrow afternoon, one of the local multi-screen theaters is showing The King and I. I just might go. It'll be fun to see it without cuts on a big screen.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
ps. Happy Anniversary to Ginny Ann and Ray!
No, Thank God, it's NOT Ray with the macular degeneration. It's a good friend he used to do the RAGBRAI bike ride across Iowa with. It's a week long bike ride with something like 10,000 riders. Daryl is the one with MD, but his wife said she can make the font on the Kindle big enough for him to still be able to read. He's getting the shots in his eyes...at $3,000 a shot, but says his insurance has been good on payment.
Drizzly morning here. Ray had a Masonic thing this morning, so I got my umbrella and took the 5 purple baby hats I'd made down to the Coffee Den to give to the knitter who collects them now for the Hospital. They put them on the newborns in November for Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness month. They're all handmade by local knitters and donated, and it's nice to be a part of that. They seem to appreciate it, too.
This seems to be new car time: Marilyn, Sharon's John, and now we're off this afternoon to get Ray's new car. He's trading in his 8 yr old Avalanche for a smaller SUV. It's a Volvo XC60. We've never had a Volvo, but their safety rating is always near the top and it has the safety features I have on my car and we wanted on his now.
We have no doc appointments next week...hurrah!!!!
We went out last night with one of our Friday night couples...and he's just bought a new car. He's 88 and amazing! He said he thought this would be his last one...he'd had his last one for 14 yrs... :2funny:
jane
Jane. Oh! good. I also read you post like it was you husband that got the Bad Eyes Report. Sorry for his friend but happy to know not your H. I was thinking my goodness and he loves to play golf so much and would have to quit.
Sure wish I knew all you people trading in cars. I need one but don't want to buy another brand new. Don't hardly put any miles on now. Also my Insurance would go up to about $1100. Just depends what a got i suppose but now I pay $299. Would be a big change. My Honda Accord is still good. Bought new but getting so old. Only has 80000 on it. Would like to find a one owner trade in or at a Estate sale with just about 35000 miles on it. Well taken care of. Keep looking. All the dealer have from Auction houses or lease cars. Want none of those.
Did you all go over to Photo's and see What Bubble posted? She has a photo of Pat in there. Sad to read that Bubble now gone back home to Israel.
jane, glad to hear it's not Ray with macular degeneration.
And ever so glad that it's not me getting a new car. There are things I'd like to have, but not enough to have to deal with getting something else.
Jane, sorry I misread your post, but glad it wasn't Ray with MD. I have a friend with it who gets shots in her eyes. She can drive here in Sun City and the adjacent shopping area, but not on the highway. Ms. Frances got a new Lexus shortly after she turned 90! And she has about 60,000 miles on it! Of course when she bought it, I thought she was nuts, but what did I know. Hope Ray likes his Volvo. I've always heard they were good but never had one.
Jeanne, keep looking at the ads and you may find a good used car. My sil, Sangmin won't buy a new car and will search all over to find one a year or two old that has low mileage and in good shape. They bought an Audi that way a couple years ago. You lose so much in depreciation the first year that it makes sense, but he is more knowledgeable about cars.
Mary, glad your pizza was good. I doubt that we'll be impacted much by the storm or hurricane, but who knows. Sharon
I thought Jane was saying her husband has the macular degeneration, as well.
Just had a phone call from Greg. Had been having a happy dance day thinking of Melissa & Adam taking Bella off to boarding school, but now feeling as though I've been hit with a 50 ton cannon ball right in my stomach. Greg has serious heart problems, which I cannot describe, but they've already done something or other and he is scheduled for bypass surgery. It is nearly unbearable when my children's generation is showing such signs of old age. Hoping they did not tell Bella today, but will put it off for a while and let her stay in her over the rainbow state of bliss! Greg is Bella's grandpa. She calls him Pops.
Sharon. I am surprised that Ms. Francis was able to get her licence renewed at 90 years old. Here you take a driving test out on the road every year after 86. Only good for a year. Illinois out of money now and so maybe they will change that and stop taking peoples Licenses away. That is my only scare in life. Not to be able to drive a car. I should have known about your husbands. One is better off not having a car to trade in. Looks like they are giving you a good deal but they arn't because you can get a bigger discount on the new car if you don't trade. I sold each of mine (7) first Being a University town and lots of people in from other countries. A used car goes fast in the paper. I have missed 2 this week that sold within a hour of it being in the adds.
I am so sorry to hear about Greg, MaryPage...
I wish him all the best and hopefully his surgery will
help to make him feel and be better.
It is so hard when our Adult Children and Grand Children
start showing signs of old age....
Sandy
:smitten:
I have been absent from this group for some time now, but I have good reasons. :) My daughter Joy has been enduring much changes and complications with her health. I will just copy her husband's post on facebook from a while ago. I have no words to express this mother's heart at this time. :'(
John Stephan
August 27,2016
It is time to update family and friends on Joy's medical situation. Joy had imposed an information blackout to almost everyone due to privacy issues. Approximately 2 months ago she had an episode of severe pain which necessitated a ER trip. Her pain had dramatically increased. A CT scan showed her tumors and cancer were once again being aggressive and growing. The cancer center stopped her chemo treatments due to it's ineffectiveness and she was moved into hospice care at the house. Her infusions of saline continued until two weeks ago but her abdomen drains were continued. Last week it was decided the fluid infusions should also stop. After her hospital stay, a pain regimen of dilaudid was initiated with a pump inserted to deliver pain meds directly under the skin. Morphine was added to the pain control about a week ago and her situation had appeared to stabilize.
This morning at 6:45 am she got out of her hospital bed and she lost her balance, fell and hit her head on a dining room chair. She was knocked unconscious. From the back bedroom I heard the thump of her head hitting the chair and the ensuing tumble to the floor. She was flat of her stomach and out when I got to her. Nothing broken and no other sign of injury other than a knot on her right temple and some swelling. I called the fire department who responded to help lift her into her bed and hospice nurses were called. An analysis was done to ascertain her condition which came up negative for severe trauma. She will likely be out for the remainder of the day and a followup welfare check scheduled for tonight at which time a longer care regimen will be determined. She is not in pain at this time. We need to find out if she can remain in the house or if she needs to be placed in some type of care facility. All unknown at this time.
In spite of a dire prognosis from the pain and the advancing cancer condition her attitude has been spectacular. She smiles when awake but is taking almost no food or liquids. It is our desire she remains in good spirits while still with us. She has talked about her pending passing away and is highly anticipating that event with a joyful expectation. Yesterday while sitting next to her she started laughing. I asked her what was going on and she said there was an angel standing behind me trying to give me a “high-fiveâ€. I anticipate additional positive signs and manifestations to continue to occur as she approaches that time soon when she is received into the arms of her God and King. This is not a time of grief but an event awaiting all of us. Her faith is strong and has fought the good fight and has constantly been faithful to her God and Savior, Jesus our Christ.
She is not taking telephone calls and hasn't for a couple of weeks. Visitors are discouraged except those who are helping out in the house with her care. We are setting up a watcher group who are helping me by allowing me to shop and run errands (and an occasional time away to play music and to get out for walks and a break) We still need your prayers for her comfort. I will now begin to make further postings now that I have broken the silence on her condition. Thank you for your understanding
Jaywalker - my heart aches for you and your daughter and all your loved ones.
Jaywalker (Jane) My heart is with you and prayer for Joy and you fill my heart.
Prayers for you Jaywalker and Joy....Darlene
Darling Jane, your son in law sounds like the most wonderful, caring person in this world. It must fill your sorrowing heart with a special lightness to know your daughter has had him in her life to take care of her. Such understanding!
As for you, yourself; well, I would be standing in the middle of my living room screaming Why Me, God? Why Me? Don't wear yourself out, Jane; I'll do it FOR you!
Have been thinking of you and wondering, while almost hiding cowardly from the expected news. Thank you for thinking of us in the midst of your dreadful turmoil and suffering. Sending you waves and waves of consoling, caring sentiments and wishes for serenity in your heart.
This evening's post from John:
It's now 5:30 PM and Joy has come to. She is unable to sit up or stand and is pretty incoherent but awake. Face is still swollen but still beautiful! Had a slice of fresh nectarine as a reward. Ah, the little pleasures that life gives us.
We are having hot and humid days, so I have been staying in the ac. Nothing new here. We had a good Anniversary Day.
Prayers for Joy and John. My heart goes out to them.
Another blazingly beautiful August day here on the bay. White sails in the sunshine.
Melissa reports Bella is settled in at school and happy as all get out. Her little family were wrenched at leaving her behind, but no one can stop the passing of Time.
Bella's roommate is from China. I expect the school put her with Bella to make her enjoy the maximum possible comfort, as China was one of the ports of call when Bella went around the world. How lovely to arrive at a strange school in a strange land and find your most constant companion is someone of your own age who has visited your country!
Jane, I am so sorry to hear about Joy, but know that you feel blessed to have such a loving sil caring for her and to know that she is approaching her final moments with the anticipation of being with her Savior. My prayers go out for all of you for a peaceful, pain-free passing and strength for you and her husband.
Ginny, so glad you had a good anniversary. Hot & humid here as well.
MP, so glad Bella is happily settled in her new school and with her Chinese roommate. Did I mention that John's favorite bridge partner is a Chinese man who has recently moved here to be near his son.
We are back from church and SS. My last week of teaching SS. It went well or at least everyone was complimentary. I'll be glad not to have to do it next week though.
John is learning how to do the laundry with our new (since we moved here) front loading w & d. It is almost easier to do it myself, but there may come a day when he will need to do it.
Nothing else going on here. Sharon
Sharon. Make sure you tell him. colours don't go in with whites. Men seem to think O.K to throw a pair of Jeans in with the towels and Sheets.
Now Sharon. I though you had lived in that house for a lot of years. Did you just move in?
Holding Jane and Joy and John in our prayers here.
Very humid here today again. Yesterday afternoon we walked down to the Fire Station for their Open House and it was a slow walk back. The heat and humidity were worse than we'd thought.
All the usual household stuff today...laundry and cleaning out the fridge and going to the grocery store to restock, etc.
Not much else new here. Ray's off to get a new insurance certificate for his new car.
jane
I have been having a skin problem this summer. Not just the little brown spots that come with to much sun when young they say. I have always had them checked. But now it was like a rash front of arms and legs. Had to wait 6 weeks to see my Dermatologist. Whole dept busy. but got there today.
Went all over and took off a few little brown spots. One on my nose. Tells me they now have a new way of taking care of the blemishes (This is what he called my problem). Do something, then wrap in stuff like Siran Wrap for awhile. Suppose to make arms look like when young. (Most probably cheque book like when young also.) Told him to have them checkit to see if Medicare Ins. Will cover some of it or will it come under Cosmetic. Not something that I am going to do if expensive. He checked all other places like back and places I cant see and says all O.K. Just come back in again 6 months. All these Specialist seem to have gone to 6 months now , not a year like it use to be. That is why they are so busy.
Jeanne, we've lived here 9 years with the new front loader w & d, but he has never done the laundry here. He did know how with the old top loaders although he seldom did the wash. As to mixing colors, I have a 3 division hamper for darks, good perma press and undies. So it's pretty difficult to mix things up.
I've been over at Ms Frances' all afternoon. She had a friend up from HH and they wanted to play bridge, so I and another gal in my bridge club made up the table. She had also had the lady who cleans for her and does errands pick up a chicken pot pie and salad from Fresh Market, so we had lunch first. However, sitting on the folding chairs really had me hurting. I don't remember them hurting that much in the past, but sure did bother me today. I came home and took a pain pill.
I've also packed John's bag for his trip to Atlanta tomorrow. Nothing else going on here.
Jane W, You all are still in my prayers. Sharon
JaneW...you and Joy are in all our prayers.
Mary...WOW on the duplicate and your partner. You two need to play together more!
Another humid morning here...suppose to get a break tomorrow.
Nothing exciting here...same old household chores.
jane
Hi Gals, I took Bunny into the vet this morning for a urine test (results later) and to get her weighed. She was up to 17.1, which was up one ounce after we cut her food back by about a third 2 weeks ago!! Go figure. Then I picked up an Rx from the drive-up. Couldn't leave Bunny in the car to go in. Then dropped some books at the library. I need to call them and renew the last one. I'm half-way through it but it's due tomorrow & may or may not get it finished by then.
John left for Atlanta today (tournament). Be home Sat.
Our neighbors on one side are in Buffalo. They were supposed to be home today, but I got an email that they'd decided to stay till Sunday and would I pick up the mail. The neighbors on the other side are also gone, but they didn't say where or when they would be back. Probably up to TN. So I am by my lonesome for a while.
Nothing else going on here. Hi to all. Sharon
I forgot to add a request for prayers for my daughter, Lori. She is in the midst of renovating her loft and to save money was doing most of the demolition herself. Unfortunately, the very last piece of wallboard she was removing slipped and fell on her head. After 5 or 6 days of headaches she went to the doctor and found that she had a concussion and has to be on bedrest for at least 2 days with no phone, no TV, no computer. Total rest for her brain. This is very difficult for her because her brain and body are both very active. I hope 2 days is enough. All prayers and good thoughts appreciated. Sharon
Chip took me to Pit Boys for lunch, where he had the North Carolina pulled pork barbecue sandwich and I had the Maryland version of the same. I REALLY don't like the N.C. vinegar based sauce, while he likes that AND my Maryland. We share a side order of coleslaw in order to put some right on the inside of our sandwiches, because we like it that way. I guess we brought Chip up thinking that was the only way to eat it. Neither one of us likes the potato chips at Pit Boys, so we have decided to begin to ask that they hold those. The slaw is better than no slaw, but just by a bit. We love the coleslaw at Graul's (grocery). So what we really oughta do is drive over to Graul's (past the State House and Governor's Mansion) for slaw and then swing by Pit Boys for a couple of take out sandwiches and fix them up GOOD at home! A lot of driving, though. I guess perfection is hard to come by.
We then went by Giant for a good grocery shopping. I remembered to buy some of those elongated, dark purple Moon Drop grapes that my hairdresser/shrink/world traveler/news bulletin Meg made me taste at her house last week when I got my hair cut. Grown right here in the U.S.A., if you happen to like grapes, you will LOVE these! I swear!
Home again. Still hot out, but temps are coming down. News last night that my oldest granddaughter got married again. She & Rick did what Bob & I did: went to the Court House and did the deed and THEN announced it. I put a greeting card with check enclosed in the mailbox on our way out this afternoon. Tracy got her engagement ring in December, so we were not bowled over or anything. Dying to hear how Bella is enjoying boarding school, but not a peep. Now that REALLY doesn't surprise me! Oh, and daughter Debi picked up her new car last night on the way home from work. Her 20 year old black Lexus became a brand new white Lexus. Boring! But if you give me one, I'll take it! Two members of the family lined up for big time surgery: granddaughter Jenny on September 8th and son in law Greg on October 12th. I prefer news about weddings and new cars.
Oh, Sharon! I posted and THEN saw your news about Lori. Of course prayers. Prayers all over the place. Keep us posted, and then, after she gets all well, smack her up the side of the head for waiting so long to go to the doctor!
Sharon, lots of hugs and good thoughts for Lori. I know how hard that would be to totally withdraw for two days. I hope all goes well.
MaryPage, I hope the medical issues with your family go well, too. Your BBQ lunch makes my mouth water. I'm with Chip - I like the vinegar based BBQ, too.
I was not looking forward to today - the first anniversary of John's death. But I remembered my friend Beth's comment on the first anniversary of her husband's death. "I don't miss him any more today than I did yesterday or will tomorrow." And that's indeed true. I've had lots of lovely phone calls and e-mails today, and that's very comforting.
Oh, Mary. Sad day. I have to tell you though, that I miss Bob Just As Much today as I ever have, and it has now been 10½ years! You just flat out don't stop loving and missing people, and that is especially true regarding your soulmate.
Remember my telling you that granddaughter Angela said last week, after Emma's prekindergarten sending her a bunch of terrific photographs titled FIRST WEEK, that the place was worth every penny of the expensive tuition? Well, now she has a set titled SECOND WEEK, and she wrote me the following:
We received the ones found in this link, and a couple of videos to watch with Emma:
One of the class learning Spanish with their special Spanish teacher.
One of a youtube video to watch of the reading of the book "How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids"
The video of the reading of "How Full is Your Bucket" has greatly improved Emma's attitude around the house.
Last night she asked her Dad and me to go to her room with her because she needed to show us something.
She had cleaned her room and her toy closet all by herself!
Not only that, but it was organized!
I didn't have to tell her to do it!
She just did!
And I cried!
I told her how proud I was of her, and put some drops in her bucket... because she had put some drops in mine!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5R6-2m_qHk
{{{{{Mary}}}} on this sad day.
{{{{Sharon}}}} and hope Lori's brain rest lets her brain heal.
MaryPage...terrific good news and Hugs {{{MaryPage}}}on upcoming surgeries for family. Ray's been so much better since his open heart surgery some 9 yrs ago, I think it is.
Nothing exciting here...lunch and bridge, then home to pack car with boxes to take to consignment auction tomorrow. Ray's been cleaning out the basement and we have two carloads, I think. It'll be good to have the "stuff" gone
I can't believe Sept starts tomorrow.
Jane
Thanks, MP, Mary, & Jane for the good thoughts for Lori. She said she felt a little better last evening, but it will take time.
MP, I loved the story of your little Angela and the buckets. I'm going to send the url to my grandson for his 4 yr old. I hope the surgeries go well. I don't like the vinegary sauce. I prefer the red sauce on my BBQ.
((((((Mary))))))) Big hugs for you for a very difficult day. Even though you miss him and grieve for him everyday, it must be topmost in your mind today. You've done a lot in the year to move on with your life but I know you never left him behind.
Jane, wow, Ray did go on a big cleaning spree! That must feel wonderful. Enjoy your bridge.
Not much going on here. John got to Atlanta safely and earned a point or two yesterday. Sharon
Sorry, girls, ----hit the wrong key.
I was just saying that Louisiana is STILL flooded, homes
completely gutted, mounds of house guttings out at the
street to be brought to the landfill (and this is all your lifetime acquisitions(?)-----beyond belief.
Joy in Baton Rouge, LA
good Morning, I have taken freckles for her early morning walk, then bathed her. she is laying here next to me on a blanket and wqrapp[ed in a large towel. I am not going to subject her to blow drying just let her air dry then brush her good.
Joy such terrible devastation in Baton Rouge and other places in La. Now another hurricane is come and hopefully not to La.
Mary Page I loved the story of the buckets.
MaryZ I hope today is better. Itnever goes away though.
It is supposed to rain a bit today, It's been cloudy in the morings all week.
Thanks, Buddies, for all the hugs. You're always there, and it makes for "nice warm fuzzies".
Today has been better, of course - swimming and coffee. Saw the rheumatologist, and got my bone density scan. I'm at the point where he's going to start me on Foxamax - we'll see how THAT goes. I don't usually have problems with medications, but time will tell. I asked him about knee replacements - maybe having both done. He said that's usually done with "younger folks", but to check with the surgeon (that appointment is next week).
Nothing else this afternoon except for a nap. I put out a second hummingbird feeder, hanging off the deck. It's been fun watching them (about 6 of them) swirling around the two feeders. And for a while, there was a lovely little yellow butterfly sitting on the feeder, enjoying a snack.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Joy, my heart goes out to everyone in BR. It looks absolutely horrible on TV. I pray the hurricanes don't drop any more water on you all.
Mary, be careful of the Fosamax. There are better drugs out there. Jane and I are on Evista. I'm glad today was better. I'm surprised he said you were too old for knee replacements. There are so many people around here who have gotten them in their 80's.
I went to the grocery and the library a day early. Didn't need much at the grocery but needed to renew a book and get some more for the long weekend. My internet went out and I had to deal with Time-Warner and rebooting my modem and router and laptop 2 or 3 times before I got it to connect. :tickedoff: Sharon
Sorry about the computer problems, Sharon. The doc didn't say I was too old for joint replacement, just that they usually did both knees at the same time in younger folks. Only one at a time for the older ones. Again, I'll see what the orthopedist tells me next week.
Joy, I'm sorry, I forgot to acknowledge your checking in. I cannot even begin to imagine how awful the clean-up is for Baton Rouge. Did your kids lose everything in their homes? Or have any flood insurance? Just having to deal with the red tape is awful. Hugs to them all!
Joy...my heart breaks for you and your girls and all the people there in that flooding. Ray and I loved Baton Rouge...thought it a most beautiful city...and Ray absolutely loved the museum there downtown.
It's a beautiful day here today, and we have both cars loaded...mine just has a humidifier we want to get rid of...and we'll take it all to the consignment sale. Whatever we get is more than we have now and the stuff is GONE! :2funny:
Bridge yesterday was ok....another mediocre day cards-wise. We had 11 women and Chloe called her husband who came up to make the 12th.
We may go on to CR for a stop at Sam's Club.
Take care and have a good Thursday!
Battening down the hatches around here. Bringing in all the loose items in yard, bird feeders, etc, my patio chairs. Hermine is supposed to come through here tomorrow. I hope she only brings rain, but am worried about the wind. My neighbors are out of town and have all kinds of stuff on their patio. I sent them an email this morning. I took down their bird feeders and some small items but can't do anything with the big pots on the wall or their furniture. Of course, John is out of town too.
Usually, they hype things up and then nothing much happens. I hope that is the case today. Nothing much else going on.
Mary, sorry I missed that distinction on doing both knees. Can understand that.
Jane, glad you got all your stuff to the consignment store. A big chore off your to-do list!! Sharon
I pray everyone here will be safe through Hermini and that she completely misses all y'all.
Hello everyone, Well it seems fall is pretty much here already on this southern coast of Oregon, The leaves are turning and the weather seem to be changing from day to day, sometimes warm other times cool a smattering of rain here and there as well.
Yesterday I bathed the dog and took her for 4 walks through out the day. ?Today we go to the Hospiotal vor visiting with the 5 other teams. We go two teams to a floor. Lately everyone is either sleeping or have gone home, it makes for a short visiting day.
I am taking my car to the mechanic next week for the first routine maintenance trip, to see about the head light lens that hnas so much moisture and check the engine light that is staying on.
Looking like fall here, too, Marilyn. The trees are changing color and the walnut trees are dropping both the walnuts and their leaves already. In the fields, the corn is beginning to brown and the soybeans are beginning to turn yellow, so harvest will be gearing up soon.
Beautiful morning here. I've been doing some computer work, but going to take a break and walk to the bank and get some exercise in at the same time. Ray's off golfing and what a great day for that. Temps in the 70s and low humidity.
My sister and hubby and granddaughter and family were headed for Hilton Head this weekend. Obviously they're watching the weather reports VERY closely.
We have a quiet weekend planned....bought some spareribs yesterday and we'll do those Sunday or Monday.
Have a great long weekend, Buddies!!
jane
Happy Holiday Weekend, Buddies! I hope Sharon and later MaryPage are not getting too much trouble from "Hermine".
Back pain woke me up in the middle of the night. Some pain med got me back to sleep, but I skipped swimming this morning (and just went to coffee - LOL). Then a trip to WalMart finished my trip out. Then it got interesting. As I was unloading the stuff from my car, I got stung by a bee. It got up into my loose sleeve, and I was out of my shirt right there in the parking lot until I was sure it was gone. I thought it was just one of those "sweat bees", but after I got the stuff in and got up to lunch, I started to feel light-headed. I went right for one of the nurses, who went looking for some Benadryl. They didn't find any, but I got to feeling better, so they let me come on home. I think they were ready with an epipen, though (although they didn't pull one out right away and scare me with it). Somebody is going to come check on me later this afternoon. I did take a Claritin as soon as I got back to my apartment. Then I found some Benadryl way back in a cabinet. The little sucker surely did get me thought - it hurts, too. Management sent somebody out to spray the area after I reported it. I guess I can't let things get too ordinary for long. 8^)
I've put out a third hummingbird feeder, and the birds are going crazy with them. There are probably 12 or more swirling around - who can count them? - they move so fast. I can tell that's going to be my entertainment for quite some time.
Glad somebody's getting some fall-like weather. Temps are still in the 90s or high 80s around here. We're not expected to get any of the rain from "Hermine", so we're still pretty dry.
Today was Jesse's last day at his old job. He starts his new job here in two weeks, so after the holiday weekend, he'll be doing some driving back and forth getting his "toys" moved - two trucks, motorcycle, boat, etc. It's going to be good having him back in TN.
Again Happy Labor Day Weekend, Buddies!!
So far, Hermine is much ado about nothing. We've gotten about an inch of rain and no wind. It is still gray, dreary and drippy though. All my efforts yesterday were a waste.
Jane, glad you're having such nice weather and a beginning of fall. Some yellowing of leaves on my cherry trees, but that's all here. Temps still high. I envy Ray his golf. After all this time, I still miss it.
Mary, how awful!!! I'm glad you have health care there, although it sounds like they need to check their supplies. I don't suppose you have any meat tenderizer now, but making a paste of that and putting it on the sting really helps. The enzymes help break down the venom. How nice that Jesse is soon going to be nearby. I have 2 hummer feeders that are really busy too. They are all eating a lot to be able to migrate to So America. Ours are usually gone about the first of Oct. or so.
Marilyn, your wine walk sounds like fun.
Have a nice holiday everyone. Sharon
Hi everyone....not much going on in my little corner of the world. We did get rain showers today and a hint of fall in the air...I had to go to my yearly skin checkup. The Dr froze off a couple places.....my fault...as when younger I was always in the sun without much protection...Happy holiday weekend to all....I still miss my hubby more than usual on holidays...I always joking told him I only could live one day without him....its been almost 4 years......Darlene
I just saw on Facebook that Jane's Daughter Joy went to be with the Lord around noon today.
Thank you, Marilyn.
Jane - hugs and condolences to you and all your family - a tough time.
Darlene - it's amazing that it's been four years. I know what you mean, though.
Darlene, it seems like only yesterday we had your sad news. But I tell you, in no time at all it will be ten years and more, and you just won't believe it.
I sent an email to Jaywalker (Jane), feeling helpless. I just cannot imagine the crushing sorrow of losing two daughters. It goes so far beyond imagining.
I don't think you need feel concern for us here in Annapolis, Mary. Following the Weather Channel news closely, they have the hurricane hugging the Carolina coasts for a while, having become a Tropical Storm. Then it will shoot up northeastwards and go right past the mouth of the mighty Chesapeake Bay. Then it will hit some extra warm water up in the ocean parts there, northeast of the bay, and likely turn into a hurricane again, and may turn in to the coast once more and batter up there. A lot of folks, especially on the beachfronts, may suffer a lot of damage, but they showed the figures, and this storm is A LOT smaller than Sandy, with no chance whatsoever of it getting as big.
In the meanwhile, our Maryland beaches will suffer wind and rain, and a not as hoped for and anticipated Labor Day weekend. Our lower southern counties, St. Mary's and Charles, will have a lot of rain. We don't expect much more than some gloom and rain here. Right now, the bay waters up here are choppy, but I see absolutely no whitecaps whatsoever, and everyone is out on their boats celebrating T.G.I.F. They'll be filling up our taverns and bars come nightfall, for as you know, ours is "a Drinking town with a Sailing problem!"
Hugs to Jane and family Darlene
I slept in this morning, and when I arose Chip told me there had been a big earthquake in Oklahoma. I sent off an inquiring email, and got back an OK from niece Caroline in Tulsa and and OK from granddaughter Angela in Yukon, who says their house is fine, as they have already checked, but THEY are actually in St. Louis for the long weekend. No news yet from Kim in Oklahoma City. We have a grey day here, with some, but not worrisome, wind. We expect rain this afternoon and into the night. We will NOT, not, not, not be getting the Big Storm. Cross me off your list of concerns. Love to the Buddies!
Turns out Kim & family are in Lake Texoma for the Labor Day weekend, and all is well with them. There are some whitecaps on the Chesapeake, so I expect it is pretty rough way down south of us, where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Also rough to the direct east of us, across the flat miles and miles of the Eastern Shore peninsula to the beaches of Ocean City, Bethany Beach, and Rehoboth Beach. We will have some rain and wind here, but nothing terrible. We are nowhere near the center of the storm, but just on the very far off outskirts. And it is NOT headed in our direction.
Glad to hear all of your family is safe, MaryPage - wherever they are. LOL
Nothing exciting here (fortunately). It's cool this morning - I have my door open, with just the screen. It'll get warm enough soon to close it, but it's nice for a while.
{{{HUGS}}} to Jane W
Mary...keep an eye on the sting. My arm swelled so last year...it was on my mastectomy side and became a real issue...
Beautiful morning here and just 57 when we walked downtown and stopped at a cafe for breakfast. Then we walked over to the bank to take advantage of a new checking account/savings program they have and we got all that paperwork taken care of and accounts consolidated, etc.
Ray's got the basement cleaned up and I did my corner when our family financial stuff is so it's looking "spiffy" down there!! :2funny:
This afternoon will be football, I think, and catching up on my checkbook bookkeeping.
Have a safe weekend, Buddies!
jane, I'm definitely watching the sting area. Overnight, it went into an itchy lump. I've been applying cortisone cream and taking Benadryl, so (for now) it's just an annoying itch. I'll be most careful about a "next one".
Candy. Now I went to my Dermatologist last Monday to be checked over for whatever he saw. I know I have a few dark spots of years of sun also. But He did something not done before. Now looks awful. He sort of squirted stuff on about 8 places each up above my Elbow. Sort of Burned but now I have 8 big blisters there. Awful looking. Did a little on he said I had on my nose. Now it has sort of busted but still a red area.
Won't be in Monday but I am going to check on what happening. I asked the Pharmacist yesterday and he said maybe it was some chemical and the blisters covered it so that will then clear when dry. Weird to me.....
Jane, you guys are so neat & clean. You make me ashamed--but not enough to do anything about it!! ;D
Mary, I hope your sting absorbs quickly. When I had fire ant bites they took 2-3 weeks to disappear. I think when we are older and are skin is thinner these things bother us more.
Jeanne, John gets "spots" sprayed nearly everytime he goes to the derm guy. It is liquid nitrogen, I think, and freezes the spot. When it heals, you won't be able to see anything.
Darlene, it doesn't seem like 4 years since you lost your hubby, but then it doesn't seem like a year since Mary's John passed. Time goes so fast as we age, but grief stays the same.
John was awakened at his hotel last night at 3 AM by the fire alarms. It was a minor smoke issue, but no one was there who knew the code to turn it off!! So he got dressed, called his partner & they left there at 5 AM. Got home about 9 or so. Then he took a 2 hr nap. He had a decent tournament, about 10 pts, but not outstanding.
Nothing else going on here today. MP glad your family is ok. Hope you don't have too much of a time with Hermine. Sharon
Sharon. Yes that Is what I learned today. Liquid Nitrogen. Not had them done that way before. What few I had done they would send them in to test. All O.K Hope they clear up fast. Ugly looking.My Sun glasses catches on the one on my nose.
Didn't the fire dept. get there fast to the Hotel. Don't think I would stay there again. Someone should always know the code.
Something definitely went wrong today, and it never DID rain. Well, a leetle bit last night in the wee hours of the morning, but we were supposed to get wind and rain and all we got all day was medium to low wind. The sun kept turning off and on and off and on, and finally in early afternoon turned to on and stayed there. So, bottom line, no Hermine here. Not a bit of it.
My dermatologist puts what we nickname "dry ice" on a couple of spots, usually on my face, every year now. I pretty much stayed OUT of the sun all of my entire life, even though I was an avid gardener. I just worked where the shade was when it was there. Walked, as I still do, in very early mornings or very late twilights. So the spots on my face are not cancers or planning to be or anything close: they are eczema, and that dry ice (which I think may be the nitrogen you are talking about) really makes the stubborn spot of eczema go away and stay away. There is a wounded spot for a few days, but then my skin is good as new.
I have a very fancy invitation from Anne Arundel Medical Center's Doordan Institute in the Belcher Pavilion for a September 25th Breast Cancer Survivor Tea. There will be finger foods from around the world and, of course, tea and other refreshments. There will be Irish Dancing and About Faces, whatever that is. A band? I can miss all of that, but am hesitating, and have not yet rsvp'd. I have until September 12th. You see, they are also going to have the All Children's Chorus of Annapolis, and I am a Big Time sucker for them.
Gosh, but I hate to get up and go anymore. But I'll think on it for a while yet.
My granddaughter Helaine is coming to take me out to lunch tomorrow, Monday, Labor Day. My cousin Liz and her husband are coming to take me out to lunch Tuesday. Color me Social Butterfly, which I think is neon orange with black lace spots these days.
By the way, I stayed up until the small hours to catch up on some Australian shows Maryland Public Television (PBS) and the Virginia/DC PBS channel, WETA UK, have been offering. An absolute knock down drag out gorgeous beauty named Marta Dusseldorp is the Star of both Janet King, which is good, but one of those extremely fast moving and fast talking genre of films that I always have to watch twice in order to settle in my thick head what was said and took place. All about the cases a female attorney in Australia takes on. Hey, they still wear WIGS in court down under!
But the other show I really got hooked on, and that is why I am telling you about this. It is called A PLACE TO CALL HOME, and is about a woman who has lived in Europe for 20 years, and just gone back home to Australia. And I flat out fell for the entire cast, the story lines, the whole parcel. You may or may not fall for it as well, but do give it a whirl if it should be listed on YOUR PBS schedule.
I remember getting hooked on The Thorn Birds years ago, and my all time favorite show was A Town Like Alice. Well, I think I am going to like A Place To Call Home just as much!
MaryPage, I Googled Marta Dusseldorp and found this, "Actor Ben Winspear plays opposite his wife Marta Dusseldorp in A Place To Call Home."
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/actor-ben-winspear-plays-opposite-his-wife-marta-dusseldorp-in-a-place-to-call-home-20140622-zsgbf.html
Sounds like a good one, MaryPage - I'll check around for it. Glad you didn't get anything much from Hermine.
I texted Jesse this morning - he lives in Virginia Beach, NC (just outside Norfolk, VA), but fairly far inland. He said he just got wind and rain. Good thing with no damage to his house, since he's got to sell it now that he's moving. Glad all okay, in any case.
Happy Sunday, Buddies!
Sunday greetings!
My sister, her husband, granddaughter, her husband, and the 3 little ones all made it to Hilton Head without a problem. Sis said some leaves and branches here and there, but nothing looked seriously damaged.
Beautiful fall morning here. We walked early and now Ray's off on his Terratrike for a ride around town.
I've been doing some computer stuff and bank business online and I'm ready to go to the back porch and read for a while. I enjoyed the college football games...and WI beat ranked LSU (sorry, Joy,...I had to be for WI) and saw OK get beat as well. Alabama rolled over USC and I don't know how Sue's Auburn Tigers did. Iowa won too, but they were against a smaller school, so should have won easily.
Ray did chicken wings last night and pork ribs are on the menu for today...yummy!!
Have a blessed day and a safe weekend!!
jane
Jeanne, the fire trucks came but the problem was simply a little smoke from one of the resident's cooking at 3 AM!!! I agree on the codes and I doubt he'll stay there again. It was an Extended Stay Hotel.
Jane, your food sounds yummy! I fixed steak for John last night. Fish tonight.
I'm glad all of us escaped damage from Hermine. My family in Tallahassee were without power for 36-40 hrs. Being without AC there was pretty bad, but they had no damage.
Thanks MP for the headsup on the PBS show. I'll check it out. Thornbirds was one of my all time favorites too. I've got a blank on the priest star at the moment, but he was always one of my favorites too.
We're home from SS & church. Stopped and picked up some fresh fruit for John on the way home. It was nice not to have to teach today. However, sadly, we lost one of our class members yesterday. She was diagnosed with liver cancer about a month ago. She was a sweetheart and we'll miss her. Sharon
Richard Chamberlain, Sharon. (I couldn't remember, either, so I just looked it up.) Gosh, but he was gorgeous!
I want to make an important (to me) disclaimer here. The thing is, if ANY of you are watching Chesapeake Shores, a new miniseries on the Hallmark Channel, with episode 4 debuting tonight (it is basically a Sunday night show with repeats during the week at various times), it is NOT being filmed here in Chesapeake Country. I, of course, decided I had to watch some of the repeats, mostly on On Demand, because I am already into Masterpiece on PBS on Sunday nights, as I have been for the last 46 years, but I wanted to see what they did with a show filmed here. So I kept thinking, where is THAT? And where could THAT be? And I saw wide all pebble beaches (ours are sandy) and some mountains (we have mountains in Maryland, but not in Chesapeake Country!) We are quite flat, with some cliffs off bay waters and more cliffs off river waters and some hills, but not high ones. Then I began looking at the trees and saying: hmmm, never seen trees like THAT around here. So I went on line and did a search and discovered the whole series is filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The great NorthWest, and not even in this country. Scheesch! There ought to be a law!
So if you watch Chesapeake Country, you are NOT seeing the area where I reside. And what's more, you are seeing a pretty hammy bunch of actors spewing off some really dumb dialogue. Huge amounts of angst exhibited. I can't imagine who pays for this drivel.
There are about a gazillion sailboats out on the Chesapeake as I write. Too serenely beautiful for words, so I'll leave you to your imaginations.
Hi everyone, Sorry I didn't post yesterday, I was very saddened by the passing of Jane's, Daughter Joy. My Roger has the same thing ( cancer of the pancreas) and it is difficult to think about his eventual passing in so much pain. Then today I went to the hospital to vist one nof the brothers from church and he will be going hope to hospice care sometime this week,
Other that those two things I haven't been up to doing much. I did go to the wine walk on Friday evening and had a great time. Yesterday I took Freckles for a visit to the rehab facility near here and to the dog park. I've been wlaking her 4 times a day, too. This morning I had her out for a walk by 7:30 in the brisk weather. My hands got cold so it must be time to put the gloves on for those early morning walks. I also need to buy one of those florescent vests like the highway people wear for when I walk her after day or before it is daylight.
Thanks, MP, for giving me Richard Chamberlin's name. Can't believe I couldn't remember it as much as I liked him. He was great. Sorry to hear that Chesapeake Shores isn't filmed there. Come to think of it, a former HM series was filmed in the NW. Must be their production area. I agree that much of HM programs are saccharin and shallow, but they are entertaining without violence or smut.
Marilyn, I'm sorry you are feeling so down, even if rightly so. We lost a member of our SS class Sat. to liver cancer, only 4 wks after diagnosis although she had been feeling bad for some time. Lucky Freckles to get so much exercise. Wish I could get Bunny out for some. Good idea about the vest.
I have sheets in the washer and will do a couple more loads of laundry today. I did 2 yesterday. I need to get it all done so John can pack again! He's leaving Thursday for the Rockford, Il area for his 60th HS reunion. He will also spend some time with his sister while he is there and will stop at Melanie's Thurs & Sun nights to visit and to break up the long drive. This is the first time he has driven all the way by himself, so I worry about it. I just didn't feel up to making the trip.
Beautiful Labor Day here. Hope you all are enjoying the same. Sharon
Hi Buddies, hope you're finishing up a good weekend.
Marilyn, I know your work and taking care of Freckles will keep your body and mind occupied. Keep it up.
Sharon, it sounds like a fun, if long, trip for John. I understand your not wanting to spend that long in the car. I hope he has a good time.
We're having some hot, but relatively low humidity, days coming up. It was lovely this morning. I sat out on the deck in the shade to read the paper and drink coffee until about 9:30 or so. My back woke me up about 7, and has continued to hurt. I guess I'm a reluctant member in Sharon's club now. 8^) . I took a pain pill early, but it's still bothering me. I'm glad I have some stuff to eat here at home - I'm not even going up to meals today. I see the orthopedist tomorrow, maybe to set up the knee replacement. We'll see how that goes.
{{{Marilyn}}}
Mary....hope you get some back relief soon.
It's a beautiful day here, but heating up now.
We made a quick trip to CR since Ray was out of a probiotic he takes and on Monday's they have 20% off and 10% off all other merchandise for seniors.
Now home to relax and enjoy the day.
jane
Hello All: Thousands and Thousands still flooded out of their
homes here. It's SO sad!
We had a very nice lunch today here at Williamsburg Retirement Senior Living-to celebrate Labor Day. We had
BBQ ribs (delicious), potato salad, baked beans, corn on cob, and chocolate chip cookies (we usually have pie).
Joy
Glad to hear you're safe and sound (and eating well) at your retirement place, Joy. How are your kids doing? I hope they're making some progress on recovery. I see LA is still getting intermittent rains. Tough stuff!
Just saw the most Amazing documentary biography on PBS. I know, I know; this is a breast cancer buddies forum and NOT the what is on television forum. But I feel so close to each of YOU guys now, and not anyone else, and when I get enthusiastic about something, I want to share it with you as though you were all my sisters.
Well, probably a lot of you are into fashion. Me, I never have been. What I am wearing does not concern me other than that it be comfortable and cover me up decently. So I have never paid any attention to anything about fashion. I have been known to attend a few, and believe me, as few as possible, very local fashion shows in the name of charity; often to see a family member who modeled some outfit or other. But I have never been to a Real fashion show put on by a designer. Just not my world.
So tonight I sat through nearly an hour and a half of a POV (Point of View) documentary about a woman named Iris Apfel, who is older than even I, and apparently a biggie in the world of fashion. Not a big name designer, but a setter of fashion. She puts outfits together and adds a lot of costume jewelry. The colors and the shapes and sizes just blew me away! Not at all artistic myself, I do love color. Bottom line, if you see POV Iris listed on your PBS schedule, do stop and watch it. I think you will be utterly, utterly fascinated. I was!
Want to see old friends, go down memory lane?
http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=234.msg43347#msg43347 (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=234.msg43347#msg43347)
Thanks, Bubble - what fun!
Another lovely morning, sitting out on the deck. The back is much better today - just the usual background achy stuff. I saw the orthopedist this morning, and will be scheduled for one (possibly both) knee replacement in midOctober. They can't get me a firm date until near the end of September, but the process is underway. Right now I'm down for only the left knee, but if the right one starts acting up, he says he can add it a day or so ahead of time (Gee thanks!). Then I got to have lunch with my friend Missy who was on her way through town - always a special treat! And back into the regular routine this evening.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies. The orthopedist was on call over the holiday weekend and said he has seen 10 broken hips during that time. Glad it wasn't one of us!
Joy...thanks for checking in so we know you're safe!
Maryz...glad the back is better.
Bubble...Thank you.
MP....we can talk about anything here we're interested in!
It's so blasted hot and humid here today....storms for tonight, I'm sure.
Sure don't like being outside, so got my errands done and now I'm in for the rest of the day. Cars are in the garage in case of hail or high winds.
jane
Yes, Mary, glad to hear that. Good that you've got the knee surgery in the works. Will you go to a rehab afterwards or to one of your girls'? You will need someone with you for at least 2 weeks. I couldn't believe how handicapped I felt when I had my partial one done. That's not to scare you, but to prepare you. If you can work on strengthening your quadriceps between now and then, it will help immeasurably.
I went to the ATM, to the vet to get flea preventative pills, to the grocery for a couple things, and then to the beauty shop to get my hair cut. I was really getting shaggy. All those places are in a strip shopping center that opens into Sun City so very convenient. After I got home and rested a while, I made a banana bread for John to take up to his sister. It's in the oven now. I've taken 2 pain pills today and am hurting big time again. I think it is Lean Cuisine for dinner. I just can't be on my feet any longer.
My cleaning girl comes tomorrow and I have to go in for a blood draw at 9:15.
Lori is back at work for the first time today since her concussion. She said working on the computer was giving her a headache though.
Nothing else going on here. Sharon
Glad Lori's back to work, Sharon. I hope she continues to take it easy for a few more days, at least.
I'll probably be going to a rehab facility for a period of time. The current plan is for Jean to come here and stay with me for a while after that. I'll be able to get some "post-rehab" PT here at the Terrace, if need be. All this will depend on how I do, whether I have one or both knees done, etc. I appreciate your input. Keep taking it easy.
MaryZ. I think my daughter is down to have one knee done October 7th. I have had friends do both at the same time. Most doctors will not do that. I think also your size has a lot to do with how well the surgery goes. I worked with one who had both hers at same time. Did really well. Seemed to only take her vacation time. Now she is getting her hip replaced this month. That also seems to happen. Get one place done and after awhile need another area. I sure try to watch my climbing around anymore. Hate to get started. Just my Thumbs at the moment.
Rain on and off today, and that was suppose to take the humidity and "mugginess" away....NOT SO MUCH!! :2funny: It's really uncomfortable out there.
Bridge was fun...I came in 2nd of the 11 players, so can afford to go back for a couple of weeks. :thumbup:
Ray's come down with a nasty cold and so we'll be staying close to home for the next couple of days which works well for me with the computer work I'm doing at the moment.
jane
I'm up early to work on the computer project I'm working on and my poor old shoulders feel the strain of the last days on the computer so much.
I guess the storms missed us again, but we did have rain off and on most of yesterday which will make the farmers happy as harvest time will soon be coming and they want dry then. Some areas north of us were to get another 5-6 inches.
Happy Thursday to you in your corner of the world.
jane
I'm just home from the optometrist (regular appointment) - mostly just a few little age-related problems, but nothing significant. Except for the development of a secondary cataract in one eye. That'll require a laser treatment sometime soon. I've had that before, and it's no big deal. I go back tomorrow for the second part of the exam (they can't do these at the same time - insurance stuff), but then I'm through for another six months. Patch, patch, patch!
Almost weekend time, Buddies!
Oh, Mary, you've sure got that right! That's just what I always describe it as: patch, patch, patch. And I've had that 2nd cataract on the lens business, as well. Strangely (to my way of looking at it), only one eye. The subsequent laser surgery IS a piece of cake.
Glorious day here on the bay, except that our heat and humidity have returned. Bummer, that, but the world here is beyond beautiful. And it is around 90°, and not near or at 100°. The pots full of geraniums are flourishing, Eastport is bustling, and all's right with Chesapeake Country!
MaryPage. I still have a pair of glasses like those. Fact have 2 pairs. One is tri Level from when working. I still only use glasses for close work. I had my cataracts done at least 10 years ago. He never mentions having any Laser treatment . I know they are no longer as good as when first had the cataract surgery. Get dry eye a lot. I go in every 6 months now.
Like Jane says. this rain will make the Mid West farmers happy. They should have a good year I think. Not heard them complaining as much as usual.
Still trying to get all my computer things back to working. Spent a lot of time. Still not connecting right with Desktop to IPad. or to Tablet.Tablet O.K with its just the E-Mails between the Desktop and IPad messed up.I don't have the patience to work on the Phone with Apple right now.
Feels so good here right now. Having heavy rains. They say it is 83 deg but feels cooler. I turned AC of and have window open. Get some air into the house.
Nice here but still hot and humid...now it's tomorrow when it's to get better....but storms tonight and tomorrow again, too.
I did walk and was glad to get back home...
I have my days mixed up today...keep thinking it's Friday.
jane
Hi Gals, I was up until 3 or so this AM, so slept in till nearly 11!!! But John left at 6:30 Am & just gave me a kiss goodbye, so didn't really wake me up. He called later and said he was at a rest stop in Knoxville, so expecting him to call from Melanie's before long.
I just got back from the grocery. With the help of a pain pill beforehand, I was able to do it with a regular cart and didn't start hurting too bad till I was finished. The only problem was that I had to carry it all in myself and put it away. Usually John carries it all in and unloads the bags so that it is easy for me to get it all put away wwith minimum effort. Oh well, done for another week.
I haven't had to have cataract surgery yet but suppose it is in my future.
It's really hot and humid here and to continue through the weekend, then to start coming down in temps and possible rain.
Jane, hope Ray gets over his cold quickly. Good for you getting out and walking.
Mary, that's what my brother said--After 50 or so, it's just patch, patch, patch!! :tickedoff:
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Hi to all. Have a nice evening. Sharon
Well I took my new car in for routine maintenance and lo and behold it is time for the timing belt to be replaced, This is the bad part, they have also to replace the radiator and water pump. to the tune of 1200$. Thhey also found a vacuum leak and they have to run a test to find out where that is. Well all in all the bill will be about 1500$. Today they changed the oil and did the inspection and ran the test to check it out, that is how they found out there is a vacuum leak, leaky radiator etc. they emailed me the test results and photos of what they found. Wow hows that for being detailed Photos no less. Keith has known the owner since he was just a little kid, his father owned the shop before him and lived right next door to here. The daughter lives there now. Oh and I need tires, one is very bad and the front brakes have 3000 to 5000 miles left. That will come much later.
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Bad news about your car Marilyn....
So sorry to hear that!
(Hi to you and Keith !)
Sandy
Marilyn. Now this isnt't the car that you bought just about 4 months ago is it.?
If it is I would be heading back to were you bought it unless they sold it HAS IS. That is a lot to go wrong on a car. Maybe it is your old one that you had for long time. I thought you had a lot of work done on that awhile back. I don't want to buy a new one but hate to think of what could be wrong if buying used. I just trust my old Honda. Bought it new and taken great care and so know it well. Although I do think I maybe have a small leak in my gas tank. Need to check it and see.
Storm has let up for now here. They do say more later.
With the big storm on this morning it got cool enough for me to make a Shepherds pie. Made a big size so will do 4 meals. Not done one all summer as it was so hot.
Got all the filling done on top of stove and so could just put it under the broiler for 10 minutes. No oven.
Rain gone now and it is getting up to high 80s again. Will have to put A/C on but at least the house got a good airing out.
Sharon. I jumped the gun on my Cataracts operation. My Dr. retired and before that he told me would maybe need in a year or two and so with his replacement Dr. next year appt. I just asked if he could do them just before I retired. Get their insurance to cover.at 100% But I guess Medicare does for the 80% after 65.
My time posting on here is really off. It is just 5.05 here and it is saying under my posting.6.37pm. I just lost my Area and Clock when we had the changeover last year. Not smart enough to put it back on. My time on the task bar is correct.
Jeanne...change the time zone under your posting by going up to Profile/Look and Layout and scroll down to the time. Mine has a -1 which gives me Central Time.
Be sure to go to the bottom and click Change Profile if that's there.
Hi everyone.Has anyone took or taking the blood pressure med..Amlodipine Besylate...if so. Is it better to take in morning or at night? My Dr said didn't matter...just curious. Darlene
Yes it is the car we bought in MAY, we should have taken it in right away to c e checked but didn't as we were heading off to vacation, then when we got back didn't think aobut as we were planning that trip to Washington. Every time I wanted to take the car in Keith didn't want me to so finally I just said I am going to take the car in and did that today. I told the garage man to make the appointment for the rest of the work without consulting Keith or he would have put that off until it was too late.
Candy. I started taking BP med also. Mine Is Benicar. I am trying to figure out the best time. Thing is mine has a Diuretic in it. its 20/12 I now decided to take about 10pm when going to bed. Just have to get up at about 4am for the loo.
I started out taking at Breakfast. But I also drink a lot of water during the day and so meant needing the Loo more. Think will stay with the night one.
Marilyn. Now was it a Car from the New car dealers or on that sold just used cars.
If a big New car place they should stand behind some of those problems. Suppose to check out before selling. That is a lot of money to shell out in that short a time.
Jeanne. Mine is a low dose. 2.5mg...I have to check my bp before I take it. On my second dose it went down to 100 over 50. Which is to low... But it seems to go up durning day.....I need to walk more. Darlene
Candy. So yours is for Low BP. Mine is to watch so that it keeps level. Usually I am now 129/68/75 I guess for good and when younger should be 120/80. I just don't understand all about BP.
Your is below $10 and mine even with discount is $149 even at Walmarts. Another Dr. told me to try another one and it was for $10 a month also. Most are Generic and Benicar isn't. they dont have a Generic.
No Jeanne. My blood pressure was high. 170/85. But after taking the med for two days. Went to low....hope to get it worked out..my med was four dollars for month supply. Candy
Hate that for you, Marilyn. Car repairs always hurt the pocketbook.
Darlene, I take my BP/diuretic med in the morning. No particular reason. I take meds after breakfast and after supper, with most of my Rx meds at breakfast. Again, no particular reason. Glad yours is working for you.
Sharon, I looked for a "little red wagon" to bring my groceries from the car to the house, and couldn't find one. I had 2 document carriers that I used for art supplies, and I dedicated one of those to groceries. It's like a light-weight box on two wheels with a long handle that pulls like a wheeled suitcase. The handle collapses down, so the box fits in the trunk of the car. It's great for bringing in the groceries. It wasn't expensive -maybe $30 at Staples. I use mine now to carry my laundry to and from the washer/dryer - and still for Walmart stuff, too. Maybe something like that would help you.
Quiet day today.
Marilyn, so sorry to hear about all the car repairs needed. It sounds like the seller wasn't very honest with you.
Mary, I have seen similar carts, but John is normally home to bring in the groceries. It's only when he's gone that I have to do it.
Jeanne, I can see where you would have gotten your cataracts done early in order to be covered. However, at my age MC and my supplement will pick it all up for me unless I decide to have lenses implanted. Depends when they say I need them.
I had to set my alarm to get up early enough to take the paper to Ms Frances. She gets up early and enjoys her paper immediately. John usually has it at her door by 7:00. I got it there by 8:30 :) ! I'm just not an early morning person. John got to Mel's safely and is on his way to Rockford now.
I don't have anything much planned for today. Jane, what kind of computer project are you doing?
Have a nice day, everyone. Sharon
Candy...my husband take Amlodopine and he usually takes it in the morning.
Sharon...I'm working on the enrollment for Latin over at SeniorLearn.
Marilyn...it's too bad the car dealership didn't offer a warranty for a period of time. But, those are things that can't be ignored or you'll have a useless piece of junk and a lot bigger bills.
Mary...I have a cart that folds that we use in TX for taking groceries from the parking area to our condo and for when I walk to the grocery store for water refills. It's a huge help and, while the condo, has lots of carts downstairs by the parking area, those have to be returned back down, and I can keep my cart in our condo.
One less trip, even on the elevator.
Jeanne...very dark here this morning...more rain coming, obviously.
Jane. That's when I want to take my med in the morning,,,,but when u start out taking it at night. How can u switch to morning....because it's low in morning. So if I took another..afraid it will drop to low. Candy
Some suggestions, Darlene; but mind, I am not a medically trained person. I do have extremely high blood pressure, and I take two different medications; one of them twice a day.
(1) Ask your doctor about the timing.
(2) Go to your pharmacy and buy a wrist machine for taking your own pressure. Write it down each time you take it, and take the list to your doctor next time you go. Or fax it, if it worries you.
(3) ask about taking half a pill in the morning and half at night. Your pharmacy will usually supply you with a FREE pill cutter. Or you can ask for a prescription of twice as many half strength pills, if these are available, and take one in the A.M. and one in the P.M.
MP. I have a monitor and do take it in on Dr visits.Im breaking into a 5mg tab taking once a day. Never had to take BP med...so this is new to me...Thanks for your input. Candy
Jeanne and others it was a used car dealer and there was a 30 day warranty even though it was an As Is purchase. I did however call this morning and put off the Timing belt as it won't need replacing for another 5000 miles. I won't be driving that much until about 4 -5 years from now so that part can wait. The bill will now bee around 900$. a far cry from the 1800$ that I misquoted to you yesterday as being around 15000$
Today I am taking Freckles to the Vet to be weighed and see if she is going to have to take prednisone again for the itching.
Where do I find to "uncheck" ---"receive forum announcements and important notifications by email"
I saw this advice somewhere---
JOY
Hmmm...not sure...Try
Profile/Notifications and see if that does it, Joy.
Jane..what mg ...of b/p med does ur husband take ? Candy
I know it is just me, be I just can't see how some BP the Dr. give you can buy for $4 when mine are so high. Its same with so much medication. Goodness one can't buy Asprin tablets that cheap. I did tell another doctor who I think that I may have for just a primary. Not had one of them since mine of 25 years retired. She said let me give you a prescription for another kind of BP med. Now it was $10 for 3 months. I tried it for a few week. I then thought it not doing as good so quit and went back on the expensive ones Even the cheap on my BP went up just to 134/69/76. Wish I could get a Dr. to explain what the heck a healthy BP is for our age. I have had them say that I don't need to be taking any. And I hear people saying that theirs is up to 180/90 and their Dr. don't seem to worry much.
And then when I go to my Specialist Dr. like ENT or Dermatologist they take your weight. BP etc. and always say. Got good numbers on your physical chart. Can't Believe you don't have to take meds. Can't understand why the BP one as it has been the same on their records for years.
Now yesterday news was saying that big mistake these people taking meds for Colestrol. Gov. saying They need looking into. I never did do them. The BP one is the only thing I take and if I could find a good answer on them I would quit taking.
Me to Jeanne. Don't really want to take the BP med. but don't want to be foolish either. My Dr says I worry to much about my BP and makes it go up....I am going to start trying to walk 3 miles a day and see if that helps...what's the name of your med? Candy
I take 160mg of DIOVAN twice a day: at breakfast and before going to bed, and 50mg of Metoprolol right after dinner. Both are for blood pressure. They did have me on a third BP med for quite a while, but then took me off of it because of side effects it was causing.
For what this worth to others. Was on Zocor for years. Used to have terrific spasms in my legs during the night, so unbearable had to call for assistance. Told from my back. I accepted that until one day read a small piece somewhere about statins so quietly asked my Dr if I could go,off Zocor. She said yes and after about 4 months have never suffered again. Put up with those painful spasms for about 10 years.
Information may help someone.
Like to add I do have faith in my medical adviser and have managed to reach this age is unbelievable.
June..I quit the statin drug for same reason...Use to...before Drs wanted cholosterol low low and now B/p. Always heard the top number on b/p should be 100 plus ur age.....they don't go by that any more....candy
The top number Systolic should be around 120-130, low is 100, the Diastolic bottom number should be around 50-70./ Anything over 130 is hig, 130 is borderline. That is what I've been told. Keith take Atenolol 50 mgs and Hczt,
Lots of problems can be caused by high BP. My docs have usually said that, though there are general ranges of "normal", each person has a personal "normal". Anyhow, I take Irbesartan/HCTZ 150/12.5 once a day. That's a generic (I don't know what the brand name is) plus the diuretic.
Now I know my normal blood pressure is low. I normally read 90 over sixty.So by what I read here, I'm a long way from normal even after 65 years.
Last Wed. at the doctor's office my BP measured 138/65 and the doctor said that was perfect. I take a blood thinner and Metoprolol daily but it is for Afib, not high blood pressure. Apparently it is used commonly for several conditions.
Candy: Ray takes 10 mg of Amlodipine everday.
My BP is affected by "white coat syndrome"...it's high when I'm at the doctor's office and ok when I'm home.
They had me take mine several times a day...and it varies a lot during the day...as it's supposed to. When I took my numbers to them, they said it was fine. I take 25 mg Losartan
Jeanne...Do you have Part D Prescription Insurance? Mine more than pays for the premium and even deductible in the savings over paying the "cash" price, according to the slips I get from the pharmacy. And, I've found that WalMart is not always the cheapest on the same drug. I called all three of our pharmacies before we had prescription insurance, and WalMart was often the highest priced.
jane
Talk about Blood Pressure! Just had a call from Debi asking if Chip were here (he was) and telling me she and Steve are ON THEIR WAY to Eastport from Edgewater, but I live in Eastport, and Maria, who lives here, too, has just been held up AT GUNPOINT in her home! And the police are there, but she needs FAMILY asap. So Chip tore out of here, unwashed and all, and I called Debi on her cell phone to let her know he will get there ahead of them. And I have emailed Becky and Anne and asked that they not call, as I want to keep the line open for news. Kathryn, John and Ava left last night for a beach weekend, so they are hours away. Hey gals, it isn't Just In The Movies! MaryZ, tell your darling grandchildren to Keep Their Doors Locked! The world just isn't what it used to be. Eastport is the greatest place in the world to live, and No Slum! It would seem there are just no safe places to be anymore.
OMG, MaryPage...what a horror. I hope they didn't hurt Maria. I think she's the attorney? I hope it wasn't a disgruntled piece of trash had legal dealings against.
A real fall day here...cool 60s this morning. We'll be trying to get a walk in this early afternoon before watching football games.
jane
Oh, my! What a frightening call to get. I hope everything has turned out well by now. Do keep us informed, MaryPage. We do care.
Oh my, Mary Page, how frightening!! I hope everything is okay and no one hurt.
I have taken an ACE inhibitor(Zestril) when I was first diagnosed with CHF, but it gave me a cough and a dry throat. After my heart got back to normal the cardiologist said I didn't need to take the Ace inhibitor any more. Then a couple years ago, another dr tried to put me on Losartan. I took one RX and discontinued it. I can't remember what the side effects were, but I didn't think it was necessary anyway. My BP is usually around 120/60 which is perfect. I used to take various cholesterol meds, but after my chemo, I got liver enzyme spikes from statins. Tried everything else. Nothing really effective, so I said no more! I still wonder if the weakness in my legs might date back to some of those meds.
Nothing going on here. Very sunny and hot. Sharon
Chip just called. He said Maria and Chester, her dog, have not been injured physically at all. Maria very traumatized. The police there and the detectives have arrived and they are all to leave to allow for the fingerprinting, etc. Debi & Steve arrived and will take Maria home with them. Chip will be home soon and fill me in on the details. Yes, Jane, and you are amazing, Maria is the one who is an attorney.
Well, I guess when you have 13 granddaughters, everything in the books is apt to happen at one time or another. I'd just as soon miss out on the possibility of anything in the least threatening in future, please God!
What an experience for Maria! I hope she will not retain any fright once she gets over that.
TG she was not injured. Did the dog help her?
Hopefully your BP is back to normal too :)
How scary, MaryPage - I assume the guy got away. What did he take? Please tell Maria about all the "family" hugs she has from here.
Here, it's another day just like yesterday - nothing exciting.
I too am hoping that Maria is feeling better soon and know that Chester is staying close to comfort and be comforted. That must have been very frightening in a place we expect to be safe!
Candy. I take Benicar for BP. Keeps me around 29/68/72 Now most Dr. Say that at our age being up to 40 /80s is normal. Like I say. I don't think they really know that much about it. Sort of like the Cholesterol. Was at the Dermatologist the other day and mentioned people taking drug for Cholesterol and he said would never find him taking any. The don't agree with me. Tried for 2 weeks 20years ago and joints really hurt.. Even back then a Dr. I knew in UK told me never to take the Sta tins. Now they are saying it in US.
I say that the Drug Companies have all the say when it comes to Health and Drugs. Not Doctors.
I am happy to be with you all today. What a storm we went through yesterday. About 6pm and then at 9pm. Tornado warning and Sirens going. 4 tornados came to ground. Went over my town but hit in 2 of the villages 10 miles east. Everyone O.K and just damaged a few building but did competely distroy one Farm Home and all the buildings and also a Motor Home where the people had just driven in from Alaska. Shame on the farm house as it had been in the same family for 137 years. Built by GGF. Seems they lost their dog and 2 cats.
We are pretty much farm land close to the interstate. Think that the reason that these Tornado seem to come down on land with not a lot of building. Although 3 years ago one did take down half of the town 9 miles south of me. And about 12 years ago another larger town 14 miles east. Again only 2 people died in those. You sure feel good though when the all clear goes. They happen so fast.
Oh my MaryPage what an awful experience for maria. Traumatizing is a mild word for what happened to her. I do hope she will have someone stay with her for a week or tw or that she stzysa with the others for a few days at least..
As I write, Debi and Steve and Maria are at the police station finishing answering questions. Maria, that is, is finishing answering questions. Debi & Steve are minding Chester until they are finished, and then Maria will go home with them. All will be well eventually. Big trauma, but this, too, will pass. Chip is home now, and doing stuff for me because my left knee got so very bad in the night that it is a really bad day for me, and I am using a cane and in pretty big pain. Chip had planned to go to Virginia, and he cancelled his plans this morning for me, and I was having a huge guilt trip, and then it turned out to be a blessing for Maria that he was here. He says she was being a stoic heroine until he showed up, and then she burst into tears and flew into his arms. So I am connecting the dots and complaining to invisible Arrangers that they might have thought up something not QUITE as painful to keep Chip here today so he could be there for Maria.
Debi is one of my five daughters. Number 4 of the 5.
Debi and Steve are Maria's parents.
Maria is the elder of their 2 children, both of whom are daughters, the other being Kathryn, who is Ava's mom and who is away for the weekend.
Chip is one of my three sons. Number 3 of the 3.
That makes Chip Maria's uncle.
Mary Page. Just read what was happening in your family. I thought Tornado bad. One can't think anyplace is save anymore. Have to be alert to anything around you. Bad people do not stand out like the use to. Could be anyone. I take extra caution now. Lock doors. No eye contact. Park in safe place if out after dark and never walk alone. Been on my own now 50 years and never thought things would get so bad.
Things happen more now in my City more in what they use to call the best parts of town then they do in the Poor areas.
Your family will learn from this experience. Good no one got hurt.
I've been to church, SS, stopped and filled up with gas, stopped at the grocery to get some fresh fruit for John. Now I need to go put in a load of towels.
Mary Page, I'm so glad Maria is going home with Debi for a few days. Melanie had a break-in to their house years ago, but they were at work, so not as frightening as for Maria. Still, she felt very violated and is somewhat paranoid about keeping the house safe and alarmed, etc. I'm just glad that they weren't physically harmed. Things can be replaced.
It was 88 when I came home from church. That's supposed to be the high, but I bet it isn't. They say we have had 74 days of 90 degree weather this summer, 1 more than last summer. I hope yesterday was the last one we get. Our weatherman is cautiously predicting that it is. Hurrah!
John had a good time at his reunion and was to leave for Mel's this morning. He will spend the night there and then head home tomorrow, but it is about at 10 or 11 hr. drive.
I hope you are all having a good day, but remembering the 9/11 survivors, first-responders, and victims. Sharon
Late morning Greetings!
I've been working on Latin but that's now over...class started today for them, so I can retire back to the shadows! :thumbup:
Beautiful morning here, laundry is in, Ray's at the golf course, and I need to get to the Court House to pay our first 1/2 prop taxes. I think I'll walk down...it looks to be cool enough and lower humidity. I need to stretch out after being at the computer all morning.
Have a great Monday....already nearly mid Sept!
jane
Hi everyone, A great friend from church passed away yesterday afternoon. I had the opportunity to visit him last week, we talked about many things including his fear. I reminded him that Jesus was waiting for him and would come for him, that he would no longer be in pain. He told his wife about our visit and slipped into a coma on Saturday. I told him of a couple of family members experiences when they were with some on who passed. I am so glad that I got to see him, listen to him and talk with him before he went home to Jesus.
Hi Buddies, This is just a quickie as Tim is here and has helped me get back to Seniors and Friends for which I will be forever grateful (until I forget it!).
He's still here checking out my computer, but I will be back later today. I've missed you a heap!
Sue
Jane, glad you got your Latin duties finished. It's cooler here today too, only 79!!! But cloudy and supposed to rain some--I hope. I have laundry in too, but most of it will wait till tomorrow till I get all of John's to put in with mine. He gets home tonight.
Marilyn, I'm sure you were of great comfort to your friend. Sometimes people need to be reminded that they aren't alone and that others are waiting for them and that Jesus is there too.
I went to the neurologist today. He said he could tell a big difference in my tremor and gave me some tips about juggling the dosage, so that was encouraging. I also dropped some special recyclables off at the Lake House. They do a once a month collection of items not recycled by the sanitation people. They collect clean empty egg cartons that go to the local farmers who raise chickens and sell eggs. They also collect wine corks to go to an acquairium for something. Also hangars to go back to the cleaners, cell phones, eyeglasses, etc. It's a project by our flower & gardening club. I also picked up some books there at the clubhouse which are free loan and dropped off my library books. I still am in the middle of a Grisham novel but it's not due till next week.
I went over to visit Ms Frances last evening since the couple that usually cooks dinner for her then is out of town. Another friend stopped in too, so she had a little company. Tonight I wanted to be home when John gets here, whenever that is. He hasn't called me yet today to give me his ETA. I told him not to call when I would be gone.
Molly, we haven't heard much from you lately. How are you doing? And Mohamed?
Ginny, you too, check in! We miss you guys when you don't post.
Sue, hurrah, hurrah, you're back! So glad. We've missed you so much. Come back and fill us in on everything! :hb2:
Sharon
Buddies...I know you are prayer warriors...I have a special request please..my DIL. Has just had a lump removed from her breast. Which is cancer. The Drs checked lymph nodes and it had not spread.But it is aggressive type...she meets with onocolost Thursday...so my prayer is she want have to do chemo....but of course don't know what they will recommend....thank you in advance. Darlene/Candy
Darlene, I'm so sorry to hear this. I've added her to my prayer list. However, chemo isn't too terrible, or at least it wasn't for me. Naturally, it's to be avoided if possible, but it is doable. ((((Darlene))))
Sharon
Thank you...her name is Karen....Sue so good to see your post. Darlene
Candy....I had the same thing 27 yrs ago....an aggressive cancer but no lymph nodes involved.....i did chemo as that was the recommendation then after my mastectomy...and here I am 27 yrs later!
Sue!!!!! HURRAH :hb2: :hb2: It's SO GOOD to see you!!!
My internet is down....and it's down for some 50,000 people!! I'm at Library now, so will get back down here as I can. Don't worry if you don't hear from me for a day or two or three.
jane
Sue! HURRAY!!! HURRAY!!! We're SO glad to have you back. You've been sorely missed.
Darlene, so sorry to hear about Karen. It's tough and scary. We're all with you and Karen.
Marilyn, I know your visit was appreciated.
Sharon, I hope John got home safe and sound. Happy Laundry!
jane, sorry about the computer glitch.
It sounds like most folks are cooling off - at least somewhat. Mornings here have been lovely, even with the daily highs around 90. Today was a usual Monday - including a haircut. I had fair cards, but probably didn't get into the top four. No money is involved in any case - just bragging rights. Nothing much scheduled the rest of the week.
Again, Sue, it's so great to have you back.
Darlene, There Will Be Prayers! Count upon it.
SUE! Woo Hoo! Doing my little happy dance here!
Darlene add my prayers for Karen as well.
Good Morning....
Windstream Tech Support said "nobody" has reported an outage....find out 50,000 people were without internet in this area....and neighbor said he reported, too, and was told..."nobody had reported an outage"....ah...tech support in states far from ol' Iowa. My guy was in Colorado...at least not Philippines or India or who knows where.
However, my local guy who'd given me his cell # after my last catastrophe with the company...when they deleted my account and took away the "pin" that is needed outside the house to connect to the internet...texted me the outage was big in this area. He texted again this am to make sure I could get online. Now THAT'S customer service!!
Storms overnight and to continue today, so the ol' joints aren't happy. We need to make a trip to Cedar Rapids for some items and a stop at the car dealer where Ray got his car...we have company coming in Friday for the weekend...nephew we're so close to. He's going to do a couple of outdoor chores we can't manage anymore.
Back later.
jane
Jane, so glad you're back on line. Your tech guy sounds like a keeper! Your provider, not so much.
I'm having a slow morning/day here. Nothing really on the agenda, so am relaxing. John got home safely last night in time for dinner. Bunny went bonkers! He's her play thing and she was missing him.
Sunny for now and low 80's. Perfect day. Wish I could get out and take a walk, but I wouldn't make it far.
Hope Sue gets back in today. Hi to MaryZ, Mary Page, Jeanne, Ginny, Darlene, Marilyn,Joy, Molly and any others I've left out. Sharon
Hi Buddies! It's a quiet day here. Just Silver Sneakers and a trip to Walmart on the agenda - and that was done before lunch.
I hope jane can get things squared away with her computer quickly. Sounds pretty incompetent with your server, though.
Sharon, glad John got home safely. I hope he had a great time - even without bridge. LOL
Hugs to all!
Here I am, Buddies! I had my bi-weekly cleaning lady this morning, so had to stay out of the way and wait for her to finish. I am just not yet up to doing a thorough cleaning. My right leg is in a brace and most of the time, use a cane to get around the house. My yard outside is not its usual lovely self, although I had my occasional yard man here cleaning things up in the front yard last week.
Here's the straight scoop on my disappearance from S&F (and everywhere else, too). On the last Saturday of April, while cleaning leaves off the roof, I leaned too far out and fell backward flat onto the ground. I wasn't unconscious, so was able to call to my neighbor who was outside in his yard. His wife had just gone inside, so he rushed in and told her to call an ambulance. One arrived in a few minutes and she rode in the ambulance with me to the emergency room. My neighbors sat with me (5 hours) before I was seen by a doctor and when I had an MRI. The people ahead of me in the ER were the kind without insurance who come to the hospital on Saturday for whatever they need and are treated in the order of arrival.
I was placed in the SNIFF unit--I think that means skilled nursing something or other. One of my church friends (Laura, Brad's mother) was on duty and put me next to the nurse's station and kept watch over me. In a few days I started rehab in that unit and all was going well when I passed out after going across the hall for some rehab exercise. Then I was soon sent to Columbus, GA, to at least 3 (I think) different facilities. I finally ended up in a wonderful rehab hospital and had about 3 weeks of rehab and was doing well enough to be discharged. Tim arranged for me to spend a month at an assisted living here in Auburn. My meds were dispensed to me (as to all other residents) by a nurse after breakfast, so I didn't have to worry about that. Now Tim prepares 2 or 3 weeks of the meds for me and again no worries. I am taking Zarelto, ferrex (iron supplement), levothyroxine, and a vitamin. I feel well, but don't have much energy or much of an appetite. I am doing a minimum of cooking and trying to eat healthy food. I've lost about 13 or 14 pounds. (mostly in places I would like a bit more!) I am seeing my GP on the 27th and my Oncologist in Montgomery for my annual check up. Tim would like me to start seeing a local oncologist because of the distance, but I don't want to do that. Maybe I'll see about getting my mammos here at the local hospital.
I'm playing bridge at least once a week. My bridge buddies pick me up and bring me home and I hosted one of the clubs here last week. Tim came over the day before and set up my card tables and came the day after to take them down and will do the same the week of the 28th as it's my turn to host that club.
I have joined a local organization, "Village Friends, Village People", which for an annual fee provides transportation to the grocery store, bank, and anywhere else I might like to go. I call them and they put my request online to members who've signed up to help and so far I've been able to get to Kroger when needed. I have an appointment with my GP on the 27th or 28th (I'd have to go into the kitchen to check) and Tim will take me to the appointment and also to see my onc in Montgomery on Friday the 30th.
I'm so happy to be back. I hope everyone is well and have had a nice summer.
Sue
Sue it is so good to "see" you again. You do know that all of us were worried about you and wondering if you would ever make it back to this forum.
Today is My Hospice Class, I will be going in just a few minutes. I am enjoying the class and can't wait to get a Hoospice Patient to visit.
We switched our internet back to Charter from Frontier because every month I had to call them to dispute my bill. We were on a two year contract for 39,99$ per month . But they kept charging me either 5 or 10$ more every darn month. I called and told them I was through with Frontier forever.
Sue, it's so great to have you back. You really have had a tough year, but it sounds like you (and Tim/Kris) are getting things in order for you to manage at home. The organization to get you to your errands sounds like the answer to prayers. We all hate the idea of having to give up our wheels - and just hope we recognize when it's necessary and can find ways to manage. Good idea about your meds management, too. Again, mostly we're just glad to have you back with us. Hugs!
Marilyn, hope you can get more satisfaction from the other cable system. They can be so frustrating sometime.
Yay, Sue! You go, Gal!
We have missed you so much!
Sue....so happy to see you back...we have missed you...I hope you continue to improve daily..do take care...Darlene
Marilyn....lousy service from Frontier..Glad you could get out of the contract!
Sue....hurrah! We've been so worried about you, as Marilyn said. I'. So glad you're there where Tim can help you out and that you're back home.
Very uncomfortable day here, pain-wise. Hope it's better tomorrow when this weather front moves on.
Jane
Sue, it is so good to see you back in and to hear that you are managing at home with various helps. I'm so glad Tim is nearby to help you. Do you think you will have to give up your ladie's basketball games when they start? I do hope arrangements can be made for you to go. You've always enjoyed them so much.
Jane, sorry you're hurting. Hope the front moves on soon. We are in a rather unstable pattern here too and I've been feeling it today.
Marilyn, I hope you get satisfaction from visiting hospice patients. It must be hard though. John used to be a hospice volunteer.
Sharon
So happy to see you SUE. You were very much missed. :hb2:
I was feeling dizzy the other day so didn't get out with my best friend from grade school. We were in 1st grade together and went through elementary school together. She is a sweetie.
I am able to move around better so I will call her tomorrow. Have another friend on the calendar for tomorrow. She is to pick me up, so no worries about driving.
Prayers being said for all of us and all of our families and all of those in the need of prayer. :hugs:
Hugs and prayers back to you, Ginny. Sorry you missed your luncheon. Hope you enjoy today's.
It's bright and sunny here today, supposed to reach 88 before getting cooler the rest of the week.
I finally received a back traction thingy I ordered from QVC. It looks like a handlebar with pads that rest on the thighs. You lie down with your knees bent and feet close to your bottom and the you place the device on your thighs and use the handlebars to push away from you. It is supposed to stretch the spine in an easy, non-invasive manner. I just finished doing my first bout. I could definitely feel the stretch. We'll see how it works. I have 30 days to return it.
Nothing much else going on here. I picked up some books yesterday at the clubhouse. One of them is The Martian. Have any of you read it? It was on the NY Times Best Seller list and a movie was made of it. John is going to read it while I read the other books I picked up, then I'll read it.
I hope you're all doing well today. Sharon
GinnyAnn...enjoy your day out.
Sharon...hope the device helps your back.
Beautiful, clear day here and now in the high 60s....and the rains have passed on by...until tomorrow.
Ray's gone off to play some golf, and I'm headed out to the same place for lunch and bridge in an hour or so.
That's our day! :thumbup: He's prepping this afternoon for that dreaded colonoscopy, but then it'll hopefully be the last one he ever has to have. He's never had problems before, so get this over and hope the results are the same. It's a routine one.
jane
Sharon. Be careful using that device. I got one a lot like it few years ago. Only time I ever put my back out. I threw it away. Try it very slow. Not to many at a time. That is my problem when I start any type of exercise. I go to long first few days. Hope you find it helps.
Sue. So happy to see you posting. What a time you had. But again just take things slow. Now did they give you a time that you could start driving again or will it be up to you knowing you feel comfy again doing it. I know you had plans to travel this summer but always next year. You have the fall and winter to just get well again. Getting back to your home is the main thing.
Our three-year old Mateo (12/12/12) had his very first visit with his dentist today. Mateo lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
Apparently my granddaughter Judith had briefed him carefully about what to expect, so he climbed up into the chair and made himself comfortable and instructed the dentist:
"You can count them, okay? But NO FLOSSING!"
Sounds just like Judith at that age! A very confident little Hoot!
MaryPage, I'm sure Mateo made the dentist's day - and a story the staff will tell for years.
Life is starting to come together for me. Almost all the financial stuff has been transferred to me and to my financial advisor. And I have an appointment with an attorney to update my will and various other legal documents. I'll have to make a few more decisions, and then maybe I can coast for a while.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies
Hi Gals, I've just gotten home from the Dr (primary) and doing the grocery shopping. The Dr put me on Cymbalta for pain and depression. Sure hope it helps. I used the motorized cart at the grocery as I didn't sleep much if any last night. I was back up from 2-4, but don't think I did more than doze before or after. It was really hard to get up and get going at 7:45. I suspect a nap will be in my future.
Mary, I know that you will be relieved when the last of all the paper work is done or redone. At least the worst of it is over and you're in control. It is such a hassle. We need to make an appt with a lawyer and have him go over our wills and trusts, etc and make sure that no new laws have made changes necessary.
Mary Page, Jonathan took his 4 yr old for his first dentist appt a week or so ago. He did fine, but I didn't hear about any cute comments like Mateo's. As my dad would have said, he sounds like a little pistol!
Hope all of you are having a good day. Sharon
Update on my DIL Karen. The lump was removed and surrounding tissue.....had not spread to lymph nodes...she will be doing 5 weeks of radiation....thanks everyone for the prayers and positive thoughts. Darlene
Darlene - sounds like a "reasonable" outcome - this is the type of situation I had. I hope all goes well for Karen. Thanks for the update.
Sharon, I wish you could get more relief. Gentle hugs!
Nothing doing around here on a lazy Thursday. Temps still in the mid/upper 90s, and still in the 90s for the next week. And not much rain in sight, either.
Darlene....good news on your DIL
Home from Ray's colonoscopy.... just one small polyp removed and Dr. said he felt nothing to be concerned about..though they will biopsy. He also said Ray's last one.that he'd â€aged out" of routine screening.
Neither of us slept well last night, so we'll be in bed early, I suspect, with company coming tomorrow night, and we need a teip to CR to get salmon for Sat. Night for the company.and I'll probably have a pork chop. ???
Maryz ~ Your endnote is good! I need to tuck Doug into my heart. Next week I will be talking with a "Talk Doctor" to help me do that.
Darlene ~ Karen will probably be low on energy on the days of her treatment. Does she have understanding people to help her?
This coming weekend there is an annual 'garage sale'. Ray has been planning for it for weeks. The weather forecast doesn't look good. :(
I've had a Fibro Day. Didn't even get dressed :cloud:
I am trying something new for dinner, it is all baked in the oven on a cookie sheet. Red Potatoes, onion, chicken and broccoli with olive oil Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. It sure smells good. So I hope it tastes good too. Everything is cut in quarters.
Nothing much new here, Freckles and I did the hospital this afternoon. I am still taking her for 4 walks per day to keep her slim and trim. LOL I wish it was doing me some good in the weight dept. But I keep losing and gaining back the same two lbs.
Jane. At what age does one not need colonoscopy? Ginny...yes Karen will have lots help...Darlene
Ginny Ann, we don't ever lose our loved ones - even if they're not in our thoughts every minute. They're always with us. Hang in there, Babe!
Marilyn, sounds good - I love "one-pots" meals (even when they're done in the oven).
The Love of My Life used to tell me that he would be with me always, and that every time I thought of him, he would especially BE!
So he is right here, all the time.
Things change. The contours of our days become quite different. But who we love and how we love them, and the love they offered us, THAT is an infinite and beyond forever thing. It goes with us wherever we are.
"Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die."
Mary Elizabeth Frye
My absolute favorite, MaryPage, and one that I want my children to remember when they scatter Tom's and my ashes in the mountains. We won't have a grave but the essence of what we were will mingle and ride on the wind.
Mary Page, good thoughts and a meaningful poem. I've seen it often.
Phyllis, I like your thoughts too. Where do you live in NC? I'm just south of Charlotte in SC.l
MaryZ, thanks for the good thoughts. They told me my tremor med and the Cymbalta would have some counteraction, so I cut down 1 of the tremor pills last night. Not a good idea. I'm shaking all over the place, so took an early one a few minutes ago. Hope it levels out.
Jane, don't you like salmon? I think it's yummy. Glad Ray's test went well and that it is the last one. I suppose I will have to have one more but I dread it.
Ginny, what are you taking for your fibro? I hope your "talk Dr" helps you in working out your grief. Take the Marys' words of wisdom to heart. They know what they are talking about.
Darlene, good news for Karen. So glad. As Ginny said, radiation causes fatigue, but no pain..
I have a load of laundry in and I need to brush Bunny. She's going to the groomer tomorrow & I don't want her in too bad a shape.
Marilyn, I hope your oven dinner was good. Sounds like it. I know what you mean about gaining and losing the same 2 lbs. :'(
We had our 76th 90 degree day yesterday!! Supposed to be mid 80's today. We'll see. Sharon
Well, Buddies, I've spent the last 20 minutes replying to your recent posts--and somehow when I was ready to post it, everything I wrote disappeared! Could it have happened while I was backtracking to be sure I didn't miss anyone?
I'm so happy to see many of you posting and mostly feeling well. Hugs to Sharon for the back problems and to Darlene's DIL(?) who is starting treatment. I hope all goes well with both.
I've been watering house plants this morning and am off to fix my lunch. I'll try to get back later this afternoon. Mary, I'm so glad things are moving along with your paperwork now.
Big Hugs to all.
Sue
Good Morning all. Not much new here yet today. I have taken Freckles for an early morning walk in the fog. Answered some emails and sent one out to the FF group requesting sign-ups for the October Wine walk, to be with me at one of the appliance stores with our dogs.
I also downloaded a form from the DMV to ask for a behind the wheel test for Keith who seems to be having trouble staying the the correct lane and crossing over the double yellow lines, He scared me something terrible the other day, I thought we were going to crash head on with a stopped car. He says he gets confused about the ;lines on the roadway and what they mean. I keep telling him but he makes the same mistakes over and over again. His boys suggested that I do this since he refuses to let me take his keys from him. If they take his license there will be no problem with him driving.
Oh, Marilyn - tough decisions to have to make. Glad his boys are involved, though. Hugs.
Sue - I hate it when I have lots of lovely words and they disappear. Sighhhhh. Good to hear from you in any case.
Just swimming/coffee this morning - nothing else. Like Sharon, we're on our umpteenth day of 90+ temperatures, and no relief in sight for us...or rain. Maybe cooler weather is just waiting for the "official start" of fall (21 September).
Good Afternoon from NE Ohio ~ Still having intestinal problems :( Ray is busy getting ready for his garage sale tomorrow. I didn't bother to get anything out to sell. Ray has been looking forward to selling some of his 'junk'. It is an annual area wide sale day.The forecast is for morning rain :tickedoff:
I'm in Cary, Sharon. Just across I40 west of Raleigh. Cooler here today so maybe it will reach you soon. It's been a very uncomfortable summer here in NC...and all over, it seems. I hope you are able to adjust your medicine so that you can get rid of the tremor. I've been having difficulty adjusting to some new medicine that I recently started taking. One day I feel pretty good and the next I feel pretty bad. It's kind of a guessing game, isn't it?
Just enjoyed sitting on the front deck. There was a lot of birds across the street making a lot of noise. :thumbup: There maybe a hawk in the area. :yikes:
Yes, Phyllis, it really is a guessing game. I guess that is 3 or 4 hours from us. Yes, it has been an awfully hot, humid summer. I've stayed in most of it due to my back, so I didn't really suffer from the heat. Thank goodness for AC.
Mary, one would think it would be cooler for you up in the mtns. I guess we won't have to wait too much longer for cooler weather though.
Ginny, I'm sorry for your intestinal problems. I have IBS also. I have an appt next week I think with the gastro guy to see if there's anything else I can do. HOpe your garage sale goes well even if it does rain. If it is a big area one, people will probably come regardless.
Sue, glad to see your post. Sorry you lost your long one. It happens to us all. Thanks for the hugs.
Marilyn, that is really scary about Keith's driving. Has he had his eyes checked? I think the behind-the-wheel test is a good idea. Good luck in getting it all sorted out.
I did get the laundry done and Bunny brushed, but not mmuch else. Sharon
Sharon, I'm not really in the mountains. Chattanooga is right on the Tennessee River. Many times I wish we WERE in the mountains.
Ginny Ann, glad you're getting some "porch time". I was enjoying being out on my deck in the mornings for a few days, reading the paper. But then the early morning humidity returned, and I was back inside. LOL I've heard a hawk around here, but haven't seen one. I wish I would - I love hawks!.
I have been on my BP med about 10 days now.....am finally getting adjusted to it....felt bad the first few days...Hope everyone has a great weekend. Darlene
Candy. I am going to have to change mine back to before bed I think. I started doing it at Breakfast yesterday. It may be my imagination but I felt sort of dizzy and even sleepy for about 2 hours. I think maybe my BP was low. When did you take yours. I was changing thinking I wouldn't have to get up during the night. But as that was only once I think maybe that a better time for me.
Jeanne......one of my Drs suggested I take my BP med in morning..he says a person is more active durning day and said usually ones BP is lower at night...so I'm taking mine after breakfast...so far so good also trying to walk more..did 7 miles this week. Candy
Also I'm not taking my BP every day...will do it once a wk...candy
Darlene...I don't know what other gastroenterologists say, but Ray's never had anything that was suspicious in his colonoscopies...and they called today to say the one small polyp he removed was benign. Dr. said that at 81 now he didn't n ed any more screening colonoscopies. Obviously, if he had a problem, that wouldn't be a screening or routine one.
My med person said it depends on one's history, family history, and personal decision.
Ginny...hope Ray's sale goes well.
Sue...so good to see your posts. Did you know when you have the reply box open, you can scroll down below that and see many of the posts?
Sharon....salmon seems too strong to me.
Hi to Maryz, Jeanne, MaryPage, Phyllis, Marilyn
We're waiting for our company...they are about an hour away. "Cardboard boat" regatta is tomorrow on the river, if it's not too high. We've had lots of rain north of us and last night, so we'll see.
Jane
Only 71° here this morning, with a grey overcast day. The sun is supposed to turn off and on as the day goes by. Chip left a short while ago to umpire a couple of baseball games. It is supposed to go up to nearly 80° as the day moves on. I have the house open at present, and am enjoying the lovely breezes wafting through the rooms. I so wish I could go out and take a nice healthy walk, but am hobbling about with the walker and pretty housebound. I do so enjoy my decks full of lovely garden blooms. Too soon it will be time for Debi & Steve to come and take the hibiscus and about 4 of the geraniums to winter over in their Florida room, but not quite yet.
They stopped giving me colonoscopies some years ago. 2007 was my last one. Now they will only order one if something comes up and they feel they must have a look. When I look at it, I realize they quit when I reached 80. I never had so much as a polyp, though they did always comment that I had particularly kinky guts. My daughter Debi always gets awarded that complaint, as well. Genetic, I guess.
Weather is just perfect here, not too hot as 2 months ago.
I am thinking of going out more (with the wheelchair) before it turns too cold. It's been ages I haven't been to the beach.
But like you, MaryPage, I sit at my front window, overlooking the busy street to the sea and it is fun to observe people going about, some very undressed ready for a dip, other -mainly tourists- dressed for sitting at the cafes in town. Fun!
Ah, but do you really SEE what is passing by these days, or do you fall into daydreams about a certain Canadian?
Good Morning ladies, Today is dog park day for freckles and I. IIt is only supposed to be around 68° today. For me that is just a bit warm for me. We never get very high temps here, the highest this year was 85° a week or so ago, Anything above 72° is like a heat wave here on the coast.
My Doctor gave me blood pressure pills for the Reynauds in my left hand. I quit taking them because I couldn't remember to take them 2 hrs after eating. Well for 3 nights this week I took them before bed, (Nefedipine 30mgs extended release) and the next day I had a headache all day and I never have headaches anymore. So I quit taking them again, When I was taking the 10 mg tables I was fine.
tsssskk tssskk MaryPage! ;D :dizzy:
Hi Buddies, half time is just over for Auburn's home game with Texas A&M (they are ahead by 6 points) and I'll be brief tonight. I've just turned on my computer to say hi and let you know I've had a good day. This morning I had a request in for a driver to Kroger--and the person who came is one of my book club friends. Our first book club meeting is on Monday at 3:00, so she volunteered to come back and take me to book club.
I've taken a walk down my driveway and on my street for about 20 minutes (most of the traffic was over at the stadium tailgating). After that I've watched several football games and eaten far too many snacks! I'm now having a beer and hoping AU makes some more points and wins the game. We need some encouragement from a win!
Sleep well, Buddies. I'll try to get back her tomorrow afternoon.
Sue
It's so good to see you back and posting, Sue, and hurrah on getting a walk in!
I saw the AL- Ole Miss game and thought Ole Miss might knock them off, but Nick woke them up at half time!
The cardboat regatta was cancelled today...water too high and swift for safety. It's now scheduled for next weekend.
Nephew and wife helped us with chores outside, and it's been a good visit.
Jane
I hope everybody's team won today. Congrats, Sue, on getting some walking done.
Margaret texted at noon - she was at the Tennessee game, and checked to see if it was okay to come by on her way home to go to dinner. Of course, she did, and we went out for Mexican. Jesse will be finished moving in tomorrow, just in time to start the new job on Monday. I hope all goes well with that.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Buddies!
Good Morning I am erady for church. There will be a memorial service for my friend after church today.
Wonderful weekend with family. They cleaned out some clogged gutters for us and helped empty the gardening cart. We're in good shape now for nasty weather.
The cardboat regatta was postponed because of too high and swift water on the river, but that was fine. We went doen to the local microbrewery for beers for the fellas and we showed them the kalidoscope the Master Gardeners had custom made and presented to the park. They left this morning for Mpls and we're just relaxing. We're not used to being up until after midnight. :coolsmiley:
Candy. What BP are you taking? Never heard of one could take one once a week. I would like that. I only take this one drug but hate taking it. No matter when I take it it bothers me. Just sort of sicky feeling.
Jeanne..I take my BP med every day...what I meant was...I don't take my BP every day...candy
Hello Girls: Thousands and Thousands of Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, (and other Louisiana cities) people still
out of their homes due to the "Great Flood of 2016." It
is truly UNBELIEVABLE. Many various shelters their homes
with cots as beds. We just THOUGHT Katrina was bad-----
this is much worse.
Joy
Joy, I am so very sorry to
hear how serious the Flood of 2016 is for you
and your family and friends and neighbors.
You are right. We do not hear much about
it... how bad it still is and how many people
are still being affected.
And to think that compared to Katrina, this is
much much worse! You would never know it
by turning on the news here.
I am so sorry for all the pain and suffering that
this terrible flood has caused you all....
Sandy
(aka dapphne)
How are YOUR children faring, Joy?
Mary Page: I had 2 children and 1 grandson that were
flooded out of their homes and not back in their homes
and will not be for a long time. One dtr is living in a camper trailer on her property, one son is living upstairs
in his home, the downstairs is all nothing but studs (sheetrock all taken out, treated for mold, etc., but they are going downstairs and fixing something to eat w/temporary facilities---toasters, etc., and my grandson
and family were extremely lucky to find a little house to
rent----across town from their home and the children's
school, but they are coping. The children say "they are on
vacation".No one can possibly realize the devastation.
JOY
Joy, our hearts go out to you and your family - and all those who are so terribly impacted by the flood. It's a shame that recovery efforts are never covered to the extent the original disaster has been.
We had a much cooler day today - high only in the low 80s, with about an inch of rain. It was lovely! Back to hot and dry again in the upcoming week, though.
Hi Buddies. I've had a busy day here. Sunday School and Church this morning--Olyne picked me up and afterwards she went home and I went to lunch at Burger King. Bonney brought me home. I didn't change my church clothes as our Women's Groups had a meeting to introduce our new Bible Study for the year at 3:00. Bonney came back to pick me up and we had our District Co-ordinator as a guest speaker after we had refreshments. She gave a short talk about our new study guides. When we start our Circle meetings, we will then start on the second lesson--and will complete the study in once a month meetings through May.
I finished the newspapers and put the trash out for tomorrow's pick up. I'm about half way through with a detective yarn--The Patriot Threat by Steve Berry. It's a complicated mystery/detective story which started with President Roosevelt and Andrew Mellon but now has a Present Day Korean illegitimate son of the ruler of North Korea in Europe causing lots of problems. I'm hoping the good guys win!
Joy, I'm so sorry to hear that your children and grandchildren are victims of the flooding in Baton Rouge. What a horrible disaster! I hope they can find relief and restoration goes well for them.
Take care, Buddies. I'll be back tomorrow.
Sue
It's almost time for the PBS programs I enjoy on Sunday evening, so
Sue ~ I am also reading a book by Steve Berry. The 14th Colony . It is a good read. Next I plan to read Daniel Silva's The Black Widow .
Joyous ~ So sorry for all the people affected by the weather.
Today was Ray's birthday.
Hi to all the Buddies. I am still not back to normal but, much better.
A rainy day here on the bay. We welcome it, as it had been a while since we've seen rain. Bay waters are grimly grey and choppy, moving with great intensity down towards the Atlantic at this particular hour.
I am about to enjoy a banana and some toast and coffee, then shower and Chip will take me to The Main Ingredient to order some birthday cakes for this coming Saturday's joint celebration in honor of two of my children. Happy to say that my left knee has gotten A LOT better, and I am now able to get some sleep. Hoping the daily rate of improvement will mean no pain whatsoever by Party Time, but that is probably overreaching reality.
I am reading an Aunt Dimity. She is such fun. I think this one is the 17th in the series!
Love to all the Buddies.
Quiet day here with lots of laundry to do...esp. sheets and towels.
We're back to hot and humid..with temps going to near 90. Farmers will love that for drying the corn....most stalks have turned brown, and soybeans are in the gold phase, so soon the giant harvesters will be rolling through the fields.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I have a load of wash in the dryer, have finished this morning's cross word puzzle, and will shower/shampoo shortly. I have the first meeting of my book club at 3:00. My friend who took me grocery shopping on Saturday is also in the club and will pick me up for the meeting which just lasts an hour. We'll get our new list for 2016/2017 today. I'm hoping for some good books to read.
This afternoon about 5:15, Tim will pick me up to go to Ard and Dave's house for supper. Today is Dave's birthday and I'm pretty sure we'll have birthday cake, too. I don't remember how old Dave is, but it's in his 80's. I think Ronnie's family (Kaye and the 2 little kids will be there). Ronnie is off in Germany for some kind of training, I think.
I've had a notice of a trial in Montgomery this week. You might remember that 2 years ago I was robbed of my silver and also jewelry. None of it has been recovered. Tim thinks it was probably melted and sold that way. Although the silver might have been pawned. I'm not going to the trial, but have a call in to the Detective who helped me file a warrant for the man's arrest. He told me at the time that they have no idea where the robber lives, but evidently they have finally caught him. I am not going to the trial. I called the detective this morning and he is out of town--probably in Montgomery to testify.
My mail lady just drove up, so I'm going to mosey down the driveway and get the mail. Then I'll shower and fix some lunch. Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Sue: Sorry that I have not welcomed you back, but I am
truly delighted to see you back!!!!DON'T LEAVE us any more, please. You seem to be right in the "swing" of things. My 2 children and 1 grandson and their families
are still out of their homes :( The wheels of government
turn slowly! The news and pictures of the flood here was
sadly left out of the BIG news, sad to say. I guess our
flood was not Big news. >:(
Did anyone watch the movie picture awards last night? I
did but had not seen a single one. ???
LSU won on Saturday after their debacle(sp) of last week
way up in Wisconsin :-[ :-[ :-[ JOY
Hi Gals, we overslept yesterday and missed SS but made it to church. Also stopped by Lowes to pick up some more sunflower seed and suet. I did a load of towels after I got home, but nothing much else. I am going to start on "The Martian" tonight. John finished it and said it was a little over the top, but we don't always agree on books. We did however agree that "The Racketeer" by Grisham was way too convoluted and not up to his usual standard. Oh yes, we got our new solar lights positioned out in our garden, but I don't like the way they look. I know John will grumble and growl if I make him change them.
Ginny, tell us how your books are. I'm so glad you're feeling better.
Joy, I'm so sorry to hear how bad things still are in BR and area. I feel so sorry for everyone involved & particularly for your family. Prayers going out.
Sue, it sounds like your injuries aren't slowing you down much except for having to depend on others for rides! Good for you. My goodness, it took a long time to catch your theif! I'm sorry they never recovered your jewelry, etc. I was so lucky to get most of mine back when I was robbed.
MaryZ, is Jesse all settled and happy with his new job & location? I know you and Margaret are. I always think of Chattanooga as being in the mtns. It seems like we drive in through mtns. However, since we moved from HH, we don't take that route north anymore. It was 89 here yesterday but supposed to cool down with a chance for rain all week. However it is a low chance. We are -8 inches now, so we really do need it badly.
MaryP, glad your knee is better and that you're getting some rain. Hope you get your cakes ordered.
Jane, I've got another load of laundry in today too. I've also organized all my pills and supplements for the week. Nothing exciting planned for the rest of the day. I'm glad your nephews were able to come down and get all the winter cleanup done for you. So nice for them to come so far.
Marilyn, I hope the memorial for your friend was nice.
Sharon
The memorial yesterday was very nice. There were a couple of speakers other than our pastor who also spoke.
I hve been working on some graphics , baking bread etc. today is Tai Chi /class, tomorrow Hospice Class. I am keeping busy with all my activities and walking freckles 4 times a day,
Another grey day, but no rain, at least as yet. Bay waters are not as excited as this time yesterday.
Chip took me to the caterers yesterday, where I ordered 2 cakes for the double birthday party I will host for Robby and Betsy (now known as Rob and Elizabeth) on Saturday. Chip will pick these up for me on Friday afternoon. Then I slipped into their restaurant and did a take out of 4 of their heavenly miniature pumpkin raisin muffins. We then did a sort of middle size shopping at Giant Grocery, finding it almost empty on a rainy Monday morning, which was delightful, and then we did a run down to West Street to Taco Bell and brought home a box of tacos for Chip and 2 supremes, or whatever they call them, with extra sour cream for me. We both prefer the soft tacos. Then we dashed home, but alas, too much riding in the car made my knee unhappy. I had a good long nap, though, after devouring my taco luncheon.
No plans for today. Going to take it easy. Wishing all the Buddies a happy day!
Good morning, Buddies. It's hot and humid here again today. I managed to pull up some dead marigolds and cut back a few plants which will remain nameless as I can't remember what to call them. I worked half of today's crossword puzzle and straightened out my credit card bill, so I am not going to do much else this morning and maybe not this afternoon. My memory is not what it should be, so I was glad to get the credit card straightened out and paid.
Sharon, I'm just glad they finally caught up with the jerk. I swore out a warrant for his arrest at least 2 years ago. I tried to call the detective who worked my case, but he was out of town yesterday--probably at the trial. I hope he gets a VERY long sentence. I don't remember if I told you Buddies that he'd also robbed his 2 daughters and their roommate as well as the roommate's parents who lived across the street. None of the things I and others lost will be returned. Tim thought at the time that he probably had a way to melt silver and gold in his vehicle.
Marilyn, I'm glad the memorial service went well. I see that you are still a very busy gal. Freckles is lucky to have you as a "Mom"!
MaryPage, your descriptions of the food you bought over the weekend make me VERY hungry, especially the muffins. I'm sorry about your unhappy knee and hope the pain goes FAR AWAY!
Tim and Kris went to the beach. I think they left this morning, but might have driven down last night after Dave's birthday party--which I didn't attend because I wanted to go to book club. I sent a card and some candy bars along with Tim. I hope no one was upset that I went to the book club.
I'm off to check out other discussions. I hope all you Buddies have a good day today.
Sue
Nothing going on today - just went to Silver Sneakers and lunch. Even though the high today is to be around 90, it was a lovely morning in the high 60s, and I sat out on the deck for my coffee and newspaper. I'm planning to get my supper "to go" tonight and eat at home. They have a gospel singer schedule for during the supper hour. It's not my favorite genre of music and he is way too loud for the room - so I skip the dining room.
Sue, it's so good to have you back, letting us know what's going on in LA (Lower Alabama).
Ginny Ann, good to see your bright blue print, too.
And all the news from Sharon, MaryPage, Marilyn, Donna, Joy (hope progress soon). I hope jane's area gets the computer problems fixed soon, so she's here regularly. Molly, haven't heard from you lately. Oh, dear - who did I miss. Hugs to you all, in any case.
Just got back from a walk with freckles. I have seen soi many of our neighbors with apples trees just letting them fall to the ground and n ot picking them up. I am seriously thinking of asking a couple of them if I can glean their trees.
Well today at Hospice class we will be discussing Spirituality and the Client. It all depends on the client reallt if they want to tALk about it. Some like to be red from the scriptures others want no part of spirituality. It all depends on what they waznt to talk about.
I think I will fix Curried Chicken for supper this evening. maybe some brown ric e and veggies toI sure have trouble reading the small type, I think my eyes are getting worse, I have trouble even trying to fill out papers and read the bills.
Sue...it's so wonderful to see your posts. You sound like your old self...and that's great!!
Marilyn...if the trees haven't been sprayed and properly cared for, is it worth it?
Maryz...good to see your post!
Beautiful day here, but to be hot and muggy and so, probably more storm and tornado warnings like we had last night.
I'm just home from a haircut...much needed, too! Time to get some lunch....going on 2:00.
One of my furry friends brought me two big grocery bags of 34 different kinds of apples today.
Thirty-four different kinds of apples!
WOW!
Any Honey Crisps? That's my favorite.
Overcast Wed morning greetings.
Rain on the way, I guess, and in the mid 80s today.
I'm off for lunch and bridge.
Quote from: Marilyn on September 20, 2016, 07:43:06 PM
One of my furry friends brought me two big grocery bags of 34 different kinds of apples today.
Wow! At least share with a photo! Yummy!
My mistake it is 4 kinds of apples. Fuji, Golden delicious, Granny Smith and Gravenstien.
Yum on the apples. Thanks for sharing, Marilyn!
jane - lucky you, getting some rain. I hope it's not bad for the farmers, though. Hope you get good cards.
MaryPage, I love the honey crisps, too.
Usual Wednesday - swimming and coffee. We had a good lunch today. We got a new chef about 2 weeks ago, pulled out of retirement. The food has definitely improved. Now if they could just get the server situation fixed. Somehow many of the regular servers seem to have disappeared, and members of the staff are doing a lot of it - nursing, maintenance, management. It's good they're getting a chance to see how the dining room actually functions (good AND bad), but I know we'll all be glad when they get a full complement of regular servers working again.
Good morning, Buddies (although it is exactly noon here right now). I stayed up late reading a mystery and didn't get out of bed until almost 10:00, the mail lady has already been here, and I'm still not hitting on all cylinders! I just signed in and did a search to be sure my computer is clean and here I am.
I have no plans for today except a bit of weeding and choosing a new book for reading. I still have lots that Tim brought to me while at the assisted living where I stayed for a month. I didn't read as much there as I had to toddle to the dining room 3 times a day. If I was a bit late, one of the dining help came to wake me up and/or remind me it was meal time.
Mary, are you on eastern daylight time? It's just 12:16 here as I write this. We're in the Central daylight time zone here in Auburn. It sounds like your new chef is a winner. The one at Morningside was not that great, but OK, I guess. At least I ate most of what was served.
Wow, Marilyn. Four kinds of apples! How are you using them? I know you like to bake and apple pies are usually pretty yummy.
Hi Bubble! I'm with you, I'd like to see a photo, too.
Jane, enjoy your lunch and bridge. How about sending some of that rain over here? I can't remember when we last had rain, but it is very dry here this summer.
MaryPage, what's going on in your neck of the woods today? I'm guessing you'll have a busy day planned--isn't your family celebrating something this weekend?
I may do a little weeding this afternoon when the shade gets on my large flower bed next to the driveway. I have lots of trees on my lot, but mostly in the back yard. I did weed a while yesterday and hope to get more done today.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
At the moment having some problems on Computer but seems like Comcast worked on it as it does seem to be better. Just a couple more thing to do.
SUE. Made a quick read though the posting. Boy are we all proud of you. You are getting back to feeling like you self again it seem. Other than driving doing all your usual things. Fact making me feel like I am being to lazy. Keep up the exercising and you will be back walking you 3 miles again soon. Just don't overdo.
For the rest of the group. You all seem to be keeping well and busy.
Weather still hot here. 90 again today. At least the nights going down to 60s and humidity not as bad.
Sad to read about the people and the flooding. This time it seems like they have not mentioned it on the TV like they did the others. Hope all those families are helped a little better than the Katrina flooding people got. Some did O.K getting new homes but others still remain in the areas had to move to. Lots still in Texas my Daughter says. Living in those Federal trailer homes.
Sue, I'm in the eastern time zone (currently on DST). My home county borders the line between eastern and central, and then the line goes south along the AL/GA border.
I am in the Eastern zone, as well and all. It is 2.26 in the afternoon as I begin writing this.
Another grey day, but without rain, here. The sun TRIES to slip out from behind the humongous cloud cover and do a little shining, but it is a weak attempt at best.
Yep, Sue, I am hosting a small birthday party on Saturday. Only six (6) of us: 5 of my children and me. We will celebrate Rob turning 70 on September 7th and Elizabeth turning 68 yesterday. Each will have a small cake. Rob will do a slide show lecture of his adventure tours since this time last year, we will spend intermission at Sam's having a noisy lunch, and then Rob will finish the slide show and everyone except Chip is supposed to go home by four so I may enjoy my Old Lady's Nap.
Just a quick note. Not much going on around here. Same stuff, different day. :) My cleaning girl did come today. That's always a plus.
Marilyn, wow, what a windfall with all the apples. I'd have a hard time using that many, but with you cooking and baking as much as you do, you probably won't. I saw a recipe for apple cream cake on FB this morning that really looked good. And there's always apple butter and apple pies! There is a restaurant in a touristy-type town near where we lived in IN that is famous for their apple butter and biscuits. So yummy.
It is gray here today too and the birds are feeding heavily which usually means we'll get some rain, but who knows.
Mary Page, your party sounds fantastic!
Mary, I hope they do get the server situation straightened out for you. I imagine it is hard to get people to do that when there are no tips involved. Good about the new/old chef though. I was never very thrilled with the food at my aunt's retirement home when I visited her, but she didn't complain. Usually though, I took her out to lunch which she loved.
Jane, have fun at bridge and lunch.
Sue, I would think weeding would be next to impossible with a leg brace. Do you take it off for that? Or have you been able to do away with it? Did your church find someone else to take over your secretary scheduling duties and your SS teaching? Don't be too quick to take them back up.
I'm sure they have been missing all the things you do at the church.
Hi to all I haven't mentioned. Sharon
With all the apples I will be making some apple sauce, apple butter and nore apple pies. It looks like I will be perfecting my pie crust skills that are so sadly lacking at this time. I sure would link to have one of those Tupperware pastry sheets. They have all the measurments right on themannd the recipes as well. One of my clients had one and I really liked it.
Freckles and I went to BayCrest, residential and Rehab facility this morning, We visited on the 2nd floor where the people ;live. Most of them are ambulatory pone way or another and most of them are crazy for the dogs. However today there were several empty rooms and others that had name tags but were locked. They lock those doors when the people are someplace else, maybe the hospital or downstairs doing rehab until they can return to their living quarters.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
A lovely day here in the SE corner of Tennessee. I got the whole newspaper read out on the deck, watching the hummingbird (only one now) at the feeder. Low humidity and not too hot (although it will be around 90 this afternoon. Silver Sneakers, and now just computer time before lunch.
Marilyn, I'd love to have some of your apple butter - one of my favorite toast spreads. Enjoy it for me!
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up since 7:30, but showered and dressed to go to Kroger. However, that was my mistake. My volunteer ride is planning to take me tomorrow. I just (as is becoming pretty usual) wrote it down incorrectly. At least it gave me time to take my neighborhood walk while the shade was still on the street. In the afternoon, it's pretty much full sun. I will be subbing for Lue's old bridge club and one of the players will pick me up about 12:45.
Jeanne, I enjoy the walks, but it isn't easy with a heavy brace on my right leg. However, if I'm ever going to be able to drive again, I really need to do this. I hate having to call on people to pick me up to go anywhere. This local organization of volunteers is great, though, and they seem to enjoy doing it.
Mary, we're just inside the Central time zone. Phenix City, AL and Columbus, GA are in the Eastern Zone. I think part of Phenix City might be in Central Time, too.
MaryPage, your birthday celebration for Rob and Elizabeth sounds like fun. It's really nice that the siblings living nearby can attend the party, too. Enjoy the party and the post party nap!
Sharon, I keep the leg brace on when weeding (and for everything else until bedtime). It's not easy, though. I had a yard man clean up everything in the front yard last week so just a few weeds can be pulled fairly easily. I will admit that my yard is not in a pristine condition! The brace fits inside an old comfortable pair of sneakers and has a metal support under my foot and outside the shoe up almost to my knee. I don't mind how it looks at home, doctors' appointments, or the grocery store, but I hate having to find something to wear to church. I've worn one full denim skirt for the past 3 Sundays!
Marilyn, after my grandmother retired from the post office, she and a group of her Sunday School class (she taught a senior women's Bible Study class for 55 years) would somehow get several bushels of apples and would cook the apples outside in large pots which I think might have been made of iron like old fashioned frying pans still are. Then they would bottle the apple sauce in glass jars and split it up so everyone had enough for the winter. I think she then processed hers in a water bath pot. We loved apple sauce on biscuits on chilly winter mornings.
I'm hoping to finish this morning's crossword puzzle before lunch. Yesterday we got the New York Times puzzle and it's much harder than my regular puzzle. Thank Goodness it's back to our usual which gets progressively harder during the week, but is not impossible.
Have a good Thursday, Buddies.
Sue
Ah, Sue; so good to see you!
Beautiful, sunshiny, cool day here on the bay. We are supposed to go up to 84°, but I doubt we'll get out of the seventies.
Went off to an early morning appointment with my rheumatologist. She says my left knee pain is from bursitis. So it is not at all the same as was the right knee in 2009/2010. Interesting all the different things that can cause us grief in our old age.
Then we did a good shopping at Safeway and came home. I put the topical gel the doctor gave me on the painful knee; so far to no noticeable response. Well, we will see what 4 times a day does. Let's see: that's every 6 hours. Something MORE for this failing brain to try to remember! Hey, if I write it down, then I have to remember WHERE I wrote it down! 12/6/12/6. Y'all remember that and tell me if I ask, okay? That's noon, six, midnight, six! Shoot! Six o'clock in the morning is For The Birds!
Mom.... try the 9 and 3 oclock version...
that way you can put it on before bed 9 and again when
you get up to go to the John at 3 AM....
Every six hours, four times a day...
You will figure out what is the best time for
you.... especially if it helps.
Sandy
Hi Buddies. I'm moving kinda slow today. Having intestinal problems :( Back in a minute.
Rain,rain,rain....one place north of us got 9"! They're evacuating the town. I'm sure the cardboard bot regatta will be postponed again....river will be much too high and too swift.
I rode i to Dbq with Ray's this morning, and we'll go back tomorrow for lunch with our Ia friends who also are in our condo in Tx.
I got my flu shot this morning, and the cute little nurse checked on my pneumonia shot. People were saying we were to get shots two years in a row. She explained it to me....
For those who haven't had the pneumonia shot, apparently it works that way...and age gets mixed in there, too. Anyway, I had the Pneumovax in 2005, so just needed the Pneu...Pcv 13 and had it in 2015, so she said I was uptodate. They apparently do them in reverse order now.
http://www.cdc.gov/features/adult-pneumococcal/
Explains it all....and tat one that isn't the PCV 13 is the one called Pneumovax.
For those you who watch QVC, this is a new product developed by my chef nephew. Definitely worth a try (if it's your sort of thing). It's called MacaRollin'.
Wednesday September 28th between 7PM and 9PM on "In the Kitchen with David" we will be debuting our (my recipe) Mac and Cheese in four varieties:
1.Calssic Mac
2.Buffalo Chicken Mac
3.Philly Cheese Steak Mac
4. Loaded Potato Mac
I've never watched that channel, but am dying to know about this product, Mary. Watch Lester Holt do news on NBC at 7:00 o'clock every night, then Chris Matthews at 7:30, then get ready for bed at eight so as to catch Rachel Maddow at nine. Think I would probably perish in front of a sales pitch, as that is alien to my nature. Am not now, and never have been, a shopper; albeit think I would adore to browse the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul (one of the many things on my Bucket List that never got checked off), and quite enjoy checking out small shoppes in new (to me) places. But PLEASE let me know how and where I can obtain and try out a new form of macaroni & cheese. Been having fits lately, because all of a sudden like cannot find the cheese I use for my cheese & macaroni casserole in ANY of our local grocery stores! It is those semi-wheels of Longhorn Colby. Is it still in stores where you are? Here is my idea of died and gone to heaven goodness:
two ( 2 ) packages of LONGHORN COLBY cheese
8 oz of small elbow macaroni
this does not seem to be available in many places in 1 box or package these days, so if you must, get the 16 oz box or package and divide it into 2 parts, saving one for the next time you make this.
A stick of butter or, if you must, your favorite margarine. Yes, you may use a spoon of what comes in a tub instead of a pat cut off a stick.
A small carton of cream or of half & half. This dish is not fat or calorie free.
I use a very old PYREX casserole. A yellow glass rectangle, it does not have a mark telling its volume. It has a glass top, but I do not use this except to store the leftover dish in the fridge. Think it is about a quart and a half. Got this dish in 1948.
cook the macaroni. Drain it. Put 2 pats of butter in the bottom of the casserole and very thinly cover with macaroni from edge to edge. slice the cheese: slices much thicker than in a normal sandwich, but not what you would call thick, thick. About double the thickness of a slice of deli cheese. Cover the macaroni from edge to edge with this. A whole layer of cheese.
Divide the remaining macaroni into roughly 2 parts and put one part on top of this layer of cheese. Add a couple more pats of butter. Cover with another edge to edge layer of cheese. Add the rest of the macaroni. Do a final edge to edge blanket of cheese. Pour in some cream or half and half. How much? How would I know? I do about a glug, glug, glug, glug. That should do it. We want to moisten the dish and make it all come together, but we do not want to drown it.
Put the casserole, with no top on it, in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Maybe 25, maybe less. This is the thing: when it starts to get a little brown on top, it is done. It does not have to be brown all over. Just a little brown on a couple of edges and here and there on top. Take it out. Enjoy!
Have written down Wednesday, September 28 from 7 'til 9 on QVC. Will have to check what channel that is. Are YOU going to be on? Or just your nephew? Will he be on for the whole two (2) hours? Or do you not know yet when they will call him on? Is this a cooking segment of the shopping channel? I don't want to miss this, but am totally unfamiliar with the format. Have never watched a cooking show in my life! Up until this, that is!
Congrats to the Chef Nephew, Maryz. I understand getting on QVC with a product is tough!
RAIN, RAIN, RAIN.....9" north of us...so rivers are flooding....an area downtown by the river is under water this morning, Ray said. So...he had to use another route to the Clinic for his flu shot. Some towns up north of us on the Shell Rock and Cedar Rivers are being evacuated. We had heavy storms all night and lost power a couple of times.
More rain expected this weekend, so we're going to be very wet. Farmers will have to delay harvest until the fields dry out....way too muddy for the heavy equipment.
We're off to Dbq to meet Ia Friends from Quad Cities we met at the condo in Tx.
Rest of day to just relax and "chill out"....even though it's still very warm and muggy.
jane
Hi Gals, I don't think I ever got in yesterday. Kind of a busy one. Had our routine dental checkups at 10:00, then did the grocery shopping, then lunch, then John had to jumpstart my car as the battery didn't want to fire. Once we got it running we drove to the AutoPro store and had them check it. They said I just need to drive it more, that all my short trips put a strain on the battery and never gives it a chance to recharge fully. So guess I will have to make some trips south to Lancaster occasionally to rev it up. Then Ms Frances called and wanted me to come over for a glass off wine with her daughter and her. By the time I got home it was dinnertime. Fortunately, all I had to do was heat up the leftover potroast and vegetables from the night before. Today, no plans except for one load of laundry.
MaryZ, how exciting to have your nephew and your recipe on QVC. I don't often watch David, but will tape that show so I can see him. I never make macaroni and cheese, but will certainly watch. So glad you are able to read your paper on your deck. Our hummers are thinning out too. A while ago, I was watching our bird feeders and we had about 15 birds flying in and out, including 2 bluebirds. It is cooler here today too. Yesterday, we actually got a little rain, maybe 1/4 inch, but every little bit counts.
Jane, you've got way too much rain and we've got too little. Wouldn't it be nice if it would even out?! Enjoy your luncheon.
Mary Page, I'll have to check to see if we have longhorn or not. We certainly used to. Your recipe is certainly different but sounds good. BTW, you can ck QVC.com after the show to see what was on. They usually have a video too.
Ginny, take an immodium if diarrhea is your problem. I always keep some handy and it is OTC.
Sue, I know you will keep exercising to get that leg strong enough to drive. I gather it is the right one. Your tale of your grandmother making applesauce reminds me of my mom and my aunt doing the same. Every other year, my aunt's transparent apple tree bore a bumper crop and she would have mom and dad come over to pick and core the apples and cook them down in her basement that had an old stove. Kept the mess out of her kitchen. We always had homemade applesauce on hand that they had canned. So good. I can't stand what you buy in the stores.
Hi to all. Sharon
Just a quick note, then off to duplicate. I have nothing to do with the mac and cheese - it's just my nephew. He's the chef and it's his recipe, but he won't be doing the sales pitch on camera. He says he'll be backstage cheering them on. It'll be his business partner on camera. Thanks for the hint about recording it. I'll do that, too. I've never even looked at QVC, so will have to see if I can find the channel. Back later.
Good morning, I have Apples in the Crock pot that I am cooking down for Apple Butter, I think ther will only be about 3 pints by the time they are cooked down. I have at least 30 more lbs too cook and can. Some will be Apple Sauce, More Apple Butter and perhaps some Apple Crumble pies for the freezer, it is going to take time for me to get this all done but I don't have any visits next week until Saturday.
I have noticed over the many years that apple butter seems to come in brown and almost black. I haven't a clue as to what the difference is, only that the almost black tastes like back home in the Shenandoah Valley, and thus is the only kind I like. I have to go clear down Forest Drive to the far off Safeway to find a brand, as the Giant in this part of Annapolis only carries the brown. Bah humbug!
Shoot, MARY, I thought maybe I'd be turning on my telly Wednesday night and seeing YOU! Well, we'll be in Tennessee and Maryland watching the QVC for the first time each!
I used Red Delicious, Granny smith, Fuji and =go;lden delicious apples however, well that half of a crock pot only made 2 pints of Apple Butter, Next time I need to add a lot m ore than 5lbs of apples. It is not one o0f the smaller Crock pots it is very large digital pot and MaryPage it is very dark, I added 1½ Tbls of Cinnamon., and left the peels on. Then blended it all into the butter with an immersion blender. It was too hot to put into the food processor and the blender did a fine job of blending it all smooth.
MaryZ. Oh! I thought you would show up at the Station to help Nephew along. Become a star. Tell him to at least Pop his face out of the Kitchen. Are those shows already done or recorded Live. I have a hard time watching some of the Long Sales pitches those people on QVC and Home shopping network. Lots of people do buy. I am not sure if I didn't get my Amazon Fire reader off QVC one time they had a One Hour Special on. About 8 months ago. Couldn't beat the price. Not been on since but get lots of E-M from then now.
Jeanne...did u get your BP times figured out? I'm only taking a very low dose every morning and my BP has been really low...so will talk to my Dr about it when I go next month...also next thurs I go for the big squeeze...prayers please for a good report and mamagram. Hi to all lookin in..have a great weekend. Candy
Hi Buddies. My body is just about back to normal. :) Actually ate spaghetti for dinner. It is a favorite for Ray and Me. I had to reschedule my appointment with a grief counselor. It was scheduled when my stomach was still questionable. Need to get better because we are meeting our very good friends at a local chain restaurant for a turkey dinner. Both guys LOVE turkey dinners, but only if it is 'real' not deli turkey. This chain has been advertising this meal. I only like white meat turkey or chicken so may not have it. Instead I will have something off the menu. :pumpkinpie:
Hello Buddies. This morning one of the Village Friends, a gentleman I'd never met, came to my house at 10:00 to take me to Kroger. I had my grocery list made and he had his ready so we used different small baskets and were able to finish up about the same time. He took me to my bank prior to Kroger, so I have some "walkin' around" money now.
My new GP's nurse called me yesterday and asked me to change my next Tuesday a.m. appointment to next Thursday which is good with me as I will be able to go to my one a month bridge lunch and play afterwards. I hope to catch a ride with my neighbor Brownie (who doesn't drive anymore) and her younger friend who will drive us in Brownie's car. I also hope Tim will be free to go to the appointment with me. He likes to hear what the doctor has to say and not depend on me to recall all the details.
Not much else to report today. I had a nice nap this afternoon and will watch the Friday evening news programs. And then a TCM movie with Gene Hackman. I don't recall the name right now, but it's one I haven't seen. I really like his movies.
Have a nice weekend, Buddies.
Sue
I remember watching Julia Child and learning to cook. She was such fun. Public tv ran her program.They also had Sesame Street and Mr Rodger's Neighborhood scheduled when I was cooking dinner. Both boys loved to watch them which gave me a chance to cook without them under foot. I still have my copy of Julia's cookbook. It is written in a different format than most of my cookbooks. At one time I collected cookbooks and still have them ;D
Just like you, Ginny Ann, I will only eat chicken or turkey freshly cooked and right off the bone. The REAL THING! By the time they have processed it for the deli, it is tasteless and nasty chewing. I was probably spoiled in growing up, because Grandma had chickens, and both meat and eggs were fresh, fresh, fresh. In the long run, I think all eating preferences are a matter of what you are accustomed to from childhood.
Oh, and like you, I prefer white breast meat.
I collected all of those Time Life cookbooks with cooking from around the world, thinking I would make me a great cook. Never opened them after they arrived and I skimmed through, looking at the pictures. Up on the shelf they would go, and became quite impressive after there were about a bazillion of them. I finally gave the whole bunch away, when I sold the house and downsized. I've forgotten who was the lucky recipient of that like new set!
I got a Fanny Farmer when I was married in 1948, and learned to boil water. Could not have managed at all without that book! Finally had to discard it, with so many pages failling out, and buy a new edition!
Ah so! No man ever married me for my cooking, that's for sure!
Good morning from soggy Iowa. Downtown area near the river is still flooded and so a lot of streets that go to the river area are closed. Thankfully, there's an alternate route over the river to the hospital and stores on the west side.
Ray and I are to go down to neighbor's house and check their basement for water. They are on the backwater, and that has risen, of course, with the river, and are enroute home from their 5-6 week RV trip out west.
We're high and dry. More rain tomorrow, so river won't drop much. Same two businesses get flooded over and over. One's a car dealer who just moves all his cars out to higher land, and raises the shop equipment, I guess.
Quiet Sat and Sunday planned here.
Jane
So sorry to hear about all the flooding in your area, jane. What's the name of your river? I really feel for Iowa's and Louisiana's (and all others) flooded out folks.
Ginny Ann, I hope you're feeling better by today. A queasy tummy is not a fun thing.
MaryPage - no weather report from the Chesapeake this morning????
It's a gorgeous morning here - cool-ish, with low humidity. I've just come in off the deck so I can start with my laptop. Plus I slept until nearly 8 this morning - amazing for me!! I plan to do very little today. I have a tendency to sit on my whatever all day and just knit, read, or be on the computer. I'm trying to get into the habit of getting up at least every hour and taking a short walk. While we've got this lovely weather, I'm going outside, off the deck, to walk on the walkway behind the building. It's nothing like the walks that jane and Sue do, but it's plenty for me. I hope I'll stick with it - I know I need to do it.
Enjoy your ballgames - and may your team win!
Maquoketa is our river....the west fork. Others flooding big time are the Shell Rock and Cedar...and cities are closing flood gates along the Mississippi as it'll all end up there soon.
Our neighbors basment is dry, so they were relieved. They're fighting strong winds as they cross S. Dakota, so can only hope to get to IA west border by tonight.
Good morning, Buddies. It's almost noon here and I have walked down to Samford Avenue and back which is about 3 blocks away--although only one street crossing on the west from my home. We're going to have another very hot day here and NO RAIN--which I'd love to see. It hasn't rained here for more than a month. My azaleas are looking pretty unhappy.
Jane, I'm sorry about the flooding near by and hope it doesn't come closer to you and your neighbors. I keep wondering if Global Warming is causing all this natural destruction. Flooding practically destroyed properties in and near Baton Rouge. Several churches here have sent work groups down to help with the clean up.
I have the Alabama/Kent State game on and of course 'Bama is ahead, 21-0. And it's still in the first quarter. Kent State's defense is trying hard, but they are just out manned. Auburn is playing LSU which is having some of the same problems AU is having--coaching mistakes, young players on offense, and on and on and on. The game will be played here this evening and hopefully AU will win. Gus Mahlzan is on the hot seat!
I found a container of vegetable soup in my freezer yesterday, so I am planning on a bowl for my lunch shortly. I think Tim probably made it, so it should be pretty good.
Have a nice day, Buddies--and may your teams win, unless like Joy you are an LSU fan!
Sue
Sue: Your quote "Flooding practically destroyed properties
in BR" is totally not so. The flooding here destroyed all
properties in Baton Rouge and surrounding cities. People do not appreciate how disastrous it is here because the northern newspapers did NOT show a true picture of our
plight. Thousands and thousands are still out of their homes. >:( Fooling w/Fema has been a disaster.
You said Auburn is having some of same problems as LSU in coaching mistakes . Believe me--Miles was "on the hot
seat"big time in that Wisconsin fiasco.
JOY
Hi Gals, a quiet Saturday here. Temp is to be 88 and humid, then dropping down to about 80 the rest of the week. John washed and waxed his car this morning. Wish he would do mine, but I suspect I will have to pay someone to do mine. I finished "The Martian" today. It is a good read if you don't mind some of the technical stuff. I just skimmed some of it. It's a nail biter though.
Joy, we saw all the BR disaster at the time of the floods, but not much since. I've always thought that floods were one of the worst natural catastrophes to go through.
Jane, it sounds like it is getting pretty bad around you too. Glad your friend's basement was ok.
I'm not watching the football games, but may check scores tomorrow when the Panthers play the Vikings.
Ginny, so glad you're feeling better! Enjoy your dinner out. I watched Julia Childs some way back when and also have a couple of her books. I still have about 2 dozen cookbooks (or more), but I gave away or donated about 50 when we downsized.
MP, I have the French Country Time Life cookbook. It's one of my favorites. I used to cook a lot of gourmet French dishes. Not so much anymore though.
Sue, that's wonderful that you were able to walk 3 blocks. Keep it up and you'll be driving soon. You've always taken such good care of your azaleas, I imagine they are unhappy now with the lack of rain.
MaryZ, good for you getting up and walking outside as much as you can. I need to too.
Melanie bought some frozen chocolate croissants and sent them home with John for me, so we had some this morning. You put them out the night before to rise and then bake them for about 15 mins. Tastes like it came from a French patisserie!!
Have a nice evening. Sharon
Jane. I hope you heavy rains don't head this way East. We havn't had any for about a week now. Fact it is still so hot and humid here.
Sue. You are doing so well. Walking with that brace on not fun. I had one on for about 8 months. Now it was right leg but I found a way to be able to drive.
Felt like I was walking like a drunken Sailor when I took it off. Still have it in the closet It is amazing how many people you see now with some kind of a brace on their leg. My Little GGD I believe had the heavy cast taking of her arm yesterday and a lighter thing put on. Need to call her. She has been so good wearing the cast. Got a lot of attention I bet. Childrens bones seem to heal faster.
Candy. Now I staying with taking the BP pill at bedtime. Mine seems to stay around 126/69/72 all day but I notice that when I get up in the mornings that it must be really low. No energy. But fine after a hour or so. I think I may ask him if I can start cutting it down. Doubt he say yes. It is my appt to read my yearly Blood Panel on Tuesday. It gives me a good idea on how things are. I don't like this Dr. but just keep him for doing that as the lab is right there. My one of 29 years was really good. Would go over everything. This one Just gives me a copy say it O.K. Other one retired. I have had all the Dr. that I started out with 40 years ago either die or retire. But have good ones for most things again. All specialist
Ok, MaryZ, this is for you:
The sun shines bright on Chesapeake Country this lovely day. There is a Sailing School graduation taking place Right Outside as I write. Literally just off my own beach area there. There must be forty, at least, of those crisp white sails lined up in perfect order from north to south, and going through a preset series of maneuvers. They look like the long line of white capped & gowned joyous graduates they indeed imitate this Sunday morning. Breezes come all the way from them to caress the beautifully blooming heads on the blue pots out on my bayside deck, salmon, pale pink, deep pink and pale lavender globes of geranium florets dappled by our life-giving star. Perfection on Earth, and I would not wish to live anywhere else. There go the newly certified sailors, skipping off over the waves in a curtsying row towards the mouth of the Severn River and back to their celebratory luncheons.
Yesterday was grey all day, but no rain. Five of my children showed up shortly after ten thirty, and Rob began his slide show lecture of his 3 week adventure trip to the Grand Canyon. He spent 2 full weeks just navigating the Colorado River from one end to the other. Fascinating background details into what goes into making such a trip possible were included. The third week involved a train ride, an all day mule ride down into the bottom of the canyon (and back up again!) and a number of other excursions. His siblings got quite raucous, and asked an endless number of impertinent questions. The amount of laughter produced was better than a bottle of pills. We adjourned to Sam's Waterfront Cafe for a two-cake luncheon; both the birthday celebrants had the lobster rolls. I had the fish taco. Again! Rob's cake was a chocolate rum cake with chocolate mousse filling and a bright blue buttercream icing with cream colored polka dots. Elizabeth's was a marble cake with the chocolate mousse and a bright yellow icing with bright green polka dots. Both were delicious, and served with vanilla and chocolate ice cream.
Back at the house, Rob finished his Grand Canyon Show with a flourish, and took us on his bicycle trip down the C&O Canal Towpath. They used to have a train that ran down along that old canal, and now most of the tracks are covered up to make up this cycling path. Quite wonderful. All beautiful. Again, his audience was loud and bordering on rude, and the laughing made my sides hurt. In short, a great time was had by all.
What a great picture, MaryPage. Thanks for taking me/us along! John rafted the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon twice - and reveled in every moment of it. Not my cup of tea, although I cheered him on.
Chattanooga has set an all-time record for days over 90 degrees this summer - over 100 days and today will be another one. And we're just under a rain deficit of 14". We are supposed to be having temps in the 80s in the upcoming week, and maybe a few showers.
I hope your teams won yesterday (mine did) and will again today. Happy Sunday, Buddies!
Good grief, Mary! TWICE! I would not be hardy enough for ONE trip down that river, let alone two!
Did he tell you how amazingly great the food was, and describe it in detail? That they are not allowed to contaminate the river, so they have to doggie bag all the excrement and keep it in the storage raft until they get back to base? Food out of that storage, bags of poo in? His brother and sisters were not shy about asking how all of that was accomplished. The storage raft and the adventurers all stank pretty highly by the end of the 2 weeks! This was the sort of stuff we roared with laughter over. Well, okay; it was a LOT cleaner than most of what television offers these days!
My stomach settled enough for going out last evening. We ate at an Ohio chain because of their turkey dinner promotion. Wonderful eating. Afterward we went to our friends' place for cards and desert. A fun time was had by all. This is the couple we visit in Canada at their cabin. With all the improvements they have made it is a house. :thumbup:
Ginny...sounds like a good time!
Ray, too, has rafted white water on both the Colorado and Arkansas Rivers in Colorado. Like Mary and MaryPage, NOT for me. I guess it's a "man thing."
Very muggy here...and sure looks like more rain. We did walk this morning, and now I'm watching the Packers football game.
Ray went over to St. Mary's Fall Festival and got us two BBQ beef dinners for lunch. Easy Peasy.
A friend and I signed up to take a rafting trip down the Colorado River. Back in the 70s. I watched the video of it and then I decided. Not for Me.. I have a great fear of water. (Was in a drowning accident at about 11 years old) my father then made sure I didn't go swimming or anything.(Wrong thing to do). So I never became a swimmer and I still can't swim. Was always a fuss between my mum and dad as she was a Champion swimmer from being young.
We are having heavy rains and the wind or lightening split one of my big old mulberry tree by my car port..thank goodness didn't hit house o vehicle...now to find some one to cut it and move it for me.. Candy
John was a white-water kayaker for many years - until his shoulders gave out in his late 50s. Then he took up rowing. So he always loved the outdoors and being in/on/near the water.
Oh, dear, Candy - so sorry about your tree. It's like losing an old friend - to say nothing of the expense and hassle of removal. Glad it didn't hit your house.
Good Afternoon, Buddies. I went to SS and church this morning. Only 3 of us in Sunday School (including the teacher). Most people went to another class which is an ongoing study of the Old Testament--probably year long. Then I walked over to church. Our only male pastor, Nick, gave the sermon today and it was a good one about helping others, especially those in need. And not overly long, either! The choirs' special music was lovely and I enjoyed the hymns we in the congregation joined in on. Then it was across the driveway to Burger King with the rest of our BK bunch--today all women, although sometimes we have a married couple or two who join us.
I've been reading this morning's paper which I didn't finish this morning. I don't think I'm going to take a nap as it's almost 3:00 and that's my usual wake up time. I've taken the newspapers, plastic bottles, and cardboard down to the curb. After I eat my supper later, I'll take my last bag of kitchen trash out to the large trash bin and wheel it down the driveway.
Mary, I knew about John's love of rowing, but this is news about his kayaking! Tim and Kris have kayaks and usually spend Sunday afternoons kayaking in the Chattahoochee River north of Columbus with friends. They have on occasion borrowed Bob's canoe, but prefer their kayaks. I think they took them to the beach last week where they were camping, too.
Oh, Darlene, I am so sorry about your mulberry tree. I'm sure you enjoyed its shade. You are fortunate it didn't hit your home or your vehicles.
Jeanne, my younger sisters didn't learn to swim or like the water in any way when Daddy tried to teach us. One of my greatest pleasures has always been swimming. I only swam a few times last summer at Tim and Kris's pool as well as their annual pool party and none at all this summer due to my fall. I've missed it.
Hurray for Ray and the trip to get 2 BBQ dinners, Jane. Not cooking on Sunday sounds like a real treat. I'm going to have more of Tim's soup I found in the freezer yesterday.
GinnyAnn, your evening out with your friends last night sounds like fun. I'm glad you felt well enough to go out with them and able to play cards afterward.
MaryPage, it sounds like Rob's trip down the Colorado River was a big hit with his siblings and a great time to razz him about the details! Your two cake luncheon sounds like lots of fun and yummy, too. I know you must enjoy having them together on special occasions.
I hope you're all having a pleasant day. I'm going to check out football games and maybe movies for viewing the rest of the afternoon.
Sue
I just lost my post.
I see I wasn't "here" yesterday. I canned 4 more pits of Apple Butter yesterday and today I made3 an Apple Crumble to have for dessert this evening.I still have probably 20 lbs of Apples so Applesauce is next and pie filling for the freezer. I have a free week so I can possible get the Apples taken care of.
I went to a Garage sale yesterday,. things were only for a donation and at 3pm everything was free, I bought a Santa that moves before 3, after 3 I picked up 11 prs of pierced earrings, two small glasses, and a nice White blouse.
I love everything to do with the water, and Bob & I went white water (not real bad white water) rafting in Canada, but it was only for a few hours one afternoon. I could not possibly do TWO WEEKS of it! Rob's group slept in tents on sandbars along the river. And really, they had no baths or showers. In answer to our questions, Rob said yeah, sure they could have stripped off most of their clothing (they did have some females along) and "showered" in the various waterfalls, but the water was 50°. I require my creature comforts, and have never been an outdoor camper type. Give me my hotel room, at the very least, at the end of the day, with good mattress and a fully up to date and modern bathroom facility every single night. I also love kayaking, and used to do that almost every weekend, except in winter, for about ten years. Nothing high adventure, I went exploring in a very serene river.
Aw MaryPage...I loved loved camping and fishing..slept in a tent many times in back of a truck..then to a pop up camper then to a 5th wheel camper...of course this was long ago when my hubby was here....always liked cooking on a campfire...catch the fish and cook and eat...precious memories. candy
Sue: Congrats to the Auburn Tigers for humbling(sp) again
this year the LSU tigers. I know Miles will probably be on the HOT SEAT again. The Wisconsin team already did that :(
On second thought----is Auburn the Auburn TIGERS of what?
JOY
What a storm just came through. Didn't think it was even suppose to rain.
Got lots of big trees around me to the North. Mine at the South have lost most of the limbs that were beginning to die. But now as there is a empty house to the north of me on every storm limbs are coming of the trees in that yard. Another today is sitting on the roof of that house. I am going to check with the owner and see if they are liable for the dent that is in my Porch Roof. The limb from their tree caused it. All the trees need a good trimming as a lot of the limbs are dead.
This area was Forest and they are getting really old.
Jeanne, sorry about your storm and tree damage, too.
MaryPage -I'm with you about camping. I always said my idea of "roughing it" was when the motel didn't have an indoor pool. 8^) When we finally decided to "camp", we bought a travel trailer. I said I wanted it big enough that I had chair to sit in to read in the evenings. And that's what we took to drive the Alaska highway. But I really prefer a nice hotel room.
Ginny Ann, glad you had a good night out with your friends.
Sue, it sounds like you're slowly getting back to your normal. Keep up the good work.
Marilyn, your apples wound up being a lot of work, but I know you'll enjoy everything over the winter.
Jane: When I hear the word "flood", I am on the alert as to where it is, due to our present status. I see that Iowa
is due some flooding. I pray that it is NOT as bad as ours.
However you "never know" how bad it is going to be, BELIEVE me. Be prepared, Be prepared. Leave nothing to chance!
Joy
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Hi Gals, I didn't get around to posting yesterday either. I did go to SS & church, did 2 loads of laundry, got some leftover loin pork roast out of the freezer for dinner. Made a big acorn squash to go with it. Also got 2 cards written. I find that I have to do that when my tremor is reasonably under control or else I can't do it.
We rafted down a river in Wyoming, but it was pretty tame. I had no desire to do anlything more dangerous. JOhn always wanted to do the Grand Canyon raft trip, but somehow it never happened. I'm pretty much with Mary Z & Mary P, I prefer hotels to campgrounds. I've never kayaked altho a lot of people around me kayak down the Catawba river near us. If I ever got in a kayak, it would take a crane to get me out! :D :D
Marilyn, you're a cooking demon! Hope you get them all cooked up this week. I don't envy you all the cooking, but do envy your store of goodies for the winter.
MP, your birthday luncheon and slide show sounds hilarious. Would loved to have seen it.
Jeanne, sorry about the tree on your porch roof. Not right that the neighbors are letting everything go.
Darlene, I'm sorry you lost a tree but glad it didn't damage anything. Maybe you can get someone to saw it up for firewood & haul it away.
Jane, I saw Cedar Rapids floods in the news. Hope your floods don't impact you.
Sue, I'm glad you're able to get to SS & church & BK every Sunday. I'm sure that gives you more a feeling of normalcy. I'm glad your team won. Unfortunately, the Panthers got whopped by the Vikings. Two losses after last season's no loss season. Sad. I really think all the unrest and racial upset in Charlotte probably impacted their focus. People were protesting outside the stadium all day. I'm just relieved that there hasn't been any more violence since Wed. night. It has been a bad week for Charlotte.
We're supposed to get some rain tonight. I sure hope it happens.
Ginny, glad you had a nice time out with friends and are feeling better.
Mary, it sounds like you had a quiet Sunday. I'm not much of a swimmer. I did learn to swim and enjoyed pool play and swimming in my teens, but I never liked deep water much. Neither of my parents could swim, so I was 11 or 12 when I finally convinced them to join the swim club where all my friends went. By that time, I was somewhat afraid of the water and although I learned to swim, I was no fish. My kids all swim very well. I made sure of that.
Our Computer Club is having Best Buy to our lodge to show all their electronics. I think I will go over and see if I can get a new color printer for a good price. Mine is pretty much toast.
Have a good day. Sharon
Joy and Sharon....we're dry and fine. Cedar Rapids is bracing again...they got hit hard in 2008. They've evacuated areas, and have all sorts of sand bags and big dirt/sand barriers in place for tomorrow and Wed. when it's supposed to hit CR.
I've been having a slug today. We had rain earlier and it is still a grey day. Think I must be having a Fibro day :-\
Jeanne Lee there are many deer around our area. In fact, one neighborhood wants sharp shooters to cull the them.
Ginny, they have to do that in many areas because they overpopulate the area and don't have enough food and get sickly. Also they become a real hazard on the roads looking for forage. We could hardly keep our landscaping in HH because they were so prolific. They finally had to cull them there. It's sad, but it's not healthy for them to over populate.
Sorry you're having a fibro day. I hurt so much everyday, I can hardly tell when it is a flare. I just started Cymbalta. Are you taking anything for yours? HOpe it subsides. Sharon
Speaking of deer, funny thing happened here this summer. We have a herd of about 8 to 10 deer living in the forest primeval right behind this building. During the summer, sometime in August I think it was, those half blind creatures ate all of the flowers and a good half of the greenery in one of the two (2) stone containers of geraniums that flank our front entrance downstairs. I mention their bad eyesight, because that is the only possible explanation for the fact that the OTHER container was not touched! Not TOUCHED!
So I groaned and complained and felt a little anxiety, as I am prone to do. And the weeks have gone by. Chip & I just returned from the pharmacy, where he took me to pick up a couple of prescriptions, and coming back in I stopped and remarked on the stone urn the deer had decimated: it is FULL of glowing blooms! Much more so than the other, untouched, pot, which only has 3 blooms and lots of greenery.
So I'm wondering if it would not be a Good Thing to prune ALL geraniums after say, 8 weeks?
Got my tree taken care of and hauled away....will miss the shade...Marlyin you are busy with all those apples...it's cooler here should drop to 60 tonite....ready for cooler weather. Haven't seen Diane post in awhile".hope everything is ok there..I already know who I'm voting for...but may watch some of the debate tonight anyway...Hi to all looking in...Candy
Hello everyone, I have a loaf of bread in theb oven and this afternoon I will be going to the hospice Class today the discussion is on communication.
I've already taken Freckles for one walk and will do anther is just a few m ore minutes before I go off to the chiropracter for a tune up.
I also need to remember to get permission to take Freckles to next week's class as I am to be at the library with Freckles immediately after class. the only thing is there is a woman in our class that is afraid of dogs.
Good Afternoon, Buddies. My every other week cleaning ladies were here this morning, so I had to get up early, shower/shampoo, and dress for Bridge at my once monthly game at Azalea Place (it's under new management, so I think it has a new name, but we'll all probably call it Azalea place for a long time!} I had so-so cards and didn't play them very well, so no prize money today.
I've just put up my card tables (Tim got them out on Monday, but not the chairs, so I had to get them out of the utility room, 2 at a time). I'll put the cards, tallies, etc. out before I go to bed. I need to make some tea for cold drinks and have a few cokes, also. Almost everyone drinks at least one cup of coffee. I have chips/dip and crackers and cheese--maybe some strawberries.
On Thursday morning, Tim will pick me up for an appointment with my new local GP. We'll have questions about how long I need to be on Zarelto. BTW, I was sorry to see that Arnold Palmer who was in his mid 80s died yesterday or the day before. He was also using Zarelto. He and several other well known athletes--one whose name I forget was fairly young.
On Friday, Tim will take me to Montgomery to see my oncologist. He wants me to switch to someone up here, but I don't want to do that. I'll talk it over with the onc and perhaps see if I can get my mammos up here. I don't want to do that either, but it would mean only once a year trip to Montgomery. The Cancer Clinic in Montgomery is much larger and has all the bells and whistles--and I don't think that is the case up here.
It's time for the evening news, so I'm off to watch it. Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
P.S. Jane, I hope you aren't in the flood path. I have the news on and they are showing the flood walls around C.R.
Marilyn, you're SO busy - I love it for you - keep up the good work.
Sue, glad you're getting back to normal - sort-of at least.
It's been quiet in here today. I don't have anything much to contribute. The best news from here is that, after 101 days of 90+ degree temperatures and a record high on Sunday of 97!, our high today was 81. And the high on Thursday is predicted for 69. Crazy.
Have a nice evening, Buddies!
This is the night we can tune in QVC from 7 until 9 and catch Mary's chef nephew's partner introducing their new line of mac & cheese. I must go right this minute and find out what that channel number is, so as to be all ready for this!
Rainy, rainy day here on the bay. Supposed to be so all day tomorrow, as well, followed by considerable flooding. I will not be affected by the flooding here, however.
Good morning, Buddies. I've been working in the kitchen all morning (except for my morning walk down the hill and back). My Wednesday bridge club is coming to play at 1:00. I've prepared snacks, got some punch cups out as I was browsing through my AU cookbook last night and found an easy recipe for "tea punch". I moved the coffee pot to my long counter in the dining area of my kitchen and fixed the coffee which I will turn on about 12:45. As hot as it is, not many will drink coffee, but some will. I did shower and dress after my walk, so I'm ready when they arrive.
Mary, have you had any rain up there this summer? As far as I can tell, Auburn has not had rain since I came back to the Assisted Living and then home in June. I'm afraid my azaleas are going to die, but I just don't have the strength to pull the sprinklers all over the front and back yards.
MaryPage, thanks for the reminder about Mary's chef nephew's partner and the new line of mac & Cheese. I'll have to look up QVC's channel number, too.
Jane, I am still keeping my fingers crossed about the flood waters in Cedar Rapids. I did see some footage of flooded streets there.
I'm off for a quick lie down/rest. I'm pooped. Hopefully when I get everything cleaned up this afternoon, I'll have more time to post.
Sue
MaryPage, thanks for reminding us/me about the mac and cheese night. I have it set up to record and will, of course, buy some.
Sue, I hope you get some good cards. I know your guests will have a good time. We're almost 14" below normal for rain here. Nothing like CA, of course, but we're still officially in "extreme drought" conditions.
The cooler weather is wonderful, though. It was almost uncomfortably cool at 6:30 this morning without a jacket. It's to go up to 80 today, though, and is delightful.
My surgery is set. I'm due for the knee replacement on 20 October. Jean will be coming down to stay here and tend to me, so we'll work things out. We'll no doubt make more plans when we're all together this weekend at Andy and Erica's wedding. That'll be in Bowling Green, KY, in the Fall River Cave - should be a fun evening. The weather is supposed to be just about perfect. The girls have gotten it all worked out so I won't be doing any driving - and that's just fine with me.
Good day everyone. this morning I peeled another batch of apple that I put in the crock pot without any sugar or cinnamon this time. I still have about 10 more lbs of apples to do something with.
I took Freckles for her morning walk and Keith surprised me and went with us for a change. I had told him about something I saw on TV about active people who walk and exercise being more mobile ion later years, I think that is why he decided to go with us.I did get permission to take Freckles to class, the lady who is afraid of dogs said as long as I kept her on the leash she is OK with that. She told me she has been bitten 13 times, I think I should ask her what the circumstance were that the dogs bit her.
Hi Gals, I haven't had much to add, but glad to see everyone keeping busy & doing well. I went to bridge & luncheon at the club this morning and am just now getting in here. I started out with great cards, but about halfway through, they just went to pot! I did have one small slam, but we hadn't bid it. Oh well, it was still fun to play.
Sue, hope your bridge was better. So glad you are back to doing most things and staying busy. We were -8 inches but then got a little over a half inch here. Charlotte got deluged with 3.5-4 inches! So they are doing much better than we are and now we won't be able to go by the paper as to how much rain we are missing.
Mary, that is awful that you are -14 inches. I don't think I have ever seen that except out west! Good luck with your knee. I'm sure you're glad to get it scheduled. Enjoy the wedding too.
Marilyn, you're going to have apples coming out your ears! No wonder that woman is scared of dogs. She must not know how to approach them or to know to stay away from strange ones.
I will check QVC tonight. Did anyone see Poldark Sunday? I had too many things taping and couldn't tape it. I hope they repeat it.
Molly, where are you? Are you all right? Please check in.
Hi to everyone else. Sharon
Afternoon from northern Illinois....just bqck from a late lunch out...we took my SIL to a Greek restaurant she and Ray like....he had lamb gyro and she had a Greek lemon chicken soup and Reuben. I had a lovely BLT and think we'll all skip supper. It,s gray and drizzling and a cool 58. They've gone on to a big grocery store, and I had them drop me off at the condo...joints aren't up to walking.
On to Ohio tomorrow.
Sue... Cedar Rapids is on a different river than we are....so our flooding only impacted a couple of businesses by the river we have in our town. CR is better prepared than in 2008, but many had to evacuate.
Jane
I just went and got my Flu Shot. Asked about the one for Pneumonia they seen to be pushing, but told me unless you know when you took the first one after the age of 65. If you got one then don't take this new one. Another thing, I don't know if they know what they are doing. Don't know when I took mine but know after 65. Saying you can't mix them. So I will forget about the new one.
Gotten so cold here today. below 60s. I am wearing a jacket. Say will be back up to 80 over the weekend. Lots of people catch a cold this weather.
Need to get my service over to check out my furnace. Looks like may need it soon. Need to pick up filters.
Think I need to change my keyboard. Wearing out. Hate to as I love this one with the large keys. But has to be 6 years old. I have a new Wireless KB And mouse . Need to put it on. Had it over a year. Never used them before.
Starting to rain and so I am in for the night
Jeanne....It's too bad your medical provider didn't have the date you got the first flu shot. Mine had my date, and then last year I got the second one, so I'm all set on pneumonia shots. Ray had his first one at a different clinic, but the nurse called them and got what he'd had when, and then he as up to date, too.
Rains coming in here and it looks like we'll have rain and winds for the next few days.
I keep all sorts of records of that type on my WORD. Have done for simply years and years. I have a list on there of my medications, in detail, which I keep up to date with the actual date I last updated it prominent on top of the list, plus my name, and I hand these out to each and every doctor I visit on the day of my visit, because they always ask. (Title is MY MEDICATIONS, and it is in "Table" format) I just give them to the nurse and say, no need to copy it, I have it right on my computer! And they are most grateful. I even take one to my dentist and eye doctor, as they like to have them, too. Another list I keep on there, one I can look up dates of shots or particular types of procedures (MRI, CatScan, x-ray, mammogram, etc.) on is titled VISITS TO DOCTORS, and is in the form of a "Table." I list only the latest mammogram, etc., deleting the older ones. But right there, with the date (dates are in order on the table) of 10/3/2007 is Pneumonia Shot and where I got it. So simple. So easy to keep up to date and to utilize. I plan to also get the new pneumonia shot in a couple of weeks. I just got my regular flu shot a week or so ago.
Well, I had my first ever encounter with QVC tonight! Phew! They remind me of nothing so much as the old snake oil barkers at the old county fairs in the summertimes. And I am getting old and cannot catch every word of that fast, machine gun delivery. But I watched and heard about Mary's nephews venture: Macarolli trucks? I think that is what they said. They work out of Rochester, New York and have 3 trucks so far and sell as much as 1,000 containers of macaroni an hour! Wow! That is some going! I believe he said they had twenty some (or more) types, but they were only offering 4 tonight. I looked and looked, and finally caught and wrote down a phone number that said you could talk to a person. I called, and the first thing was they wanted a product number! I didn't know to expect that, and had not noticed a number. But that was alright, she looked up the number from my telling her it was the mac & cheese. Then she wanted my phone number, and found no information from that. Well, Honey, I said, I have never watched QVC or ordered from it in my life! Anyway, bottom line, I ordered the Classic and the Buffalo combination, and look forward to some heavenly eating.
Good Evening, Buddies. Bridge went well, but of course had to clean up after the "girls" left. My friend Tammy came by as it was getting dark and we had a nice glass of wine. I'm going to bed shortly as Tim will be here about 8:55 to take me to my 9:15 appointment at my G. P.'s office. Then I'm hoping he'll take me to Kroger to renew my flu and pneumonia shots. I've filled out the form except for the last question which I must discuss with Tim. It's about my treatments while I was in the hospital this summer.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
MaryPage, thanks for buying some - I did, too (the regular and the loaded potato). I couldn't watch it steadily. I had the PBS New Hour on, and flipped over every once in a while to check. I did see most of the pitch for it. I don't have an oven, so I hope it can be prepared in a microwave. If it has to be in an oven, I'll get one of my buddies to fix it for me. I'm actually "wait-listed" for mine. I ordered online.
Me too, Mary. I always, without fail, watch Lester Holt do the Nightly News on NBC at 7:00 each weeknight, so I kept flipping back and forth to see if they had gotten to the macaroni yet. Then I had Chris Mathews on MSNBC on when they finally got to it. I did watch it all, though, and did not turn it off until they went on to something else. THEN I tried to order and failed to have the item number, but it all turned out alright.
It was fun seeing the chef host do his little happy dance of approval.
We are enjoying the edges of a storm here. Furious and frothy dark grey waters making lots of white caps in the bay. The bridge and the Eastern Shore just dark smudges on the unbroken blueish-white backdrop. Everything waving and flapping in the strong breezes. Rain fairly steady, and all is drenched.
Hi Gals, I set the DVR to tape David's show, but when I was ready to watch TV, I turned it on and they had just started the mac & cheese presentation so watched it through. The loaded potato sounds wonderful. I didn't order any because we are trying to watch the fat and calories we eat and I think that was loaded with them. It sure looked good though. Never heard of a Macarolli truck. I guess food trucks are all the thing in big cities these days. I've never eaten at one though.
Last night when I went to Ms Frances' for a visit, she had gotten an infestation of biting ants, maybe fire ants, and they attacked me. I have about 20 bites and they are driving me insane. I've tried everything on them Most are on my left arm. This happened in her living room!! I suggested she call the local pest company. I have been in agony since I came home last evening.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sue for years I have been meaning to ask What is your favorite wine. Last night we tried Moscato it seemed just a little bit sweet. We have been trying different wine lately. Used to only by Merlot, the Cabernet Savignon, tried Pino Noir, we like the reds.
I got three pints of sugar free apple butter done yesterday. Today I will be making an apple pie or Crumble not sure which yet. it depends on if I make crust or crustless.
Sharon, sorry about the ant bites. Have you tried a cortisone cream? That's all I've found that helps - a little bit.
The fire alarm went off at 4:30 this morning - Everybody hates the middle-of-the-night fire drills, but I do understand their necessity. I got back to sleep some in the chair after that, then got up about 7, had breakfast and got dressed. Then back to the chair with the paper. I "dozed" off again about 8 and slept until 11:30!!!! So much for Silver Sneakers or anything else for the morning. Wow! I've never done that before.
I checked with the surgeon again this morning about timing. The nurse said the "usual" was to be in the hospital for 3 days and then about 2 weeks in rehab - all this depending on how the patient progresses, etc. Jean is set up to come stay for the duration.
Marilyn, have you tried Apothic Red wine blend? I really like that. Merlot has been a favorite in the past till my daughter told me to try this. Their white blend is also good. It usually runs around $10.
Mary, I have tried everlything on the bites--benedryl spray, cortisone 10 cream, baking soda & vinegar, meat tenderizer and a Benedryl capsule. I am still in agony. If it hasn't changed by tomorrow, I plan to call the dr. Obviously, I am highly allergic to them. I presume they will talk to you in the hospital about using a knee bend machine that you use on your bed. I can't remember the name of it. But it is really good exercise and minimal effort. I used that and was verly pleased with it. I also had PT too, but I recovered full motion on my knee. Now however, it has gone down hill. If I had had a complete replacement, it wouldn't have. You have to rent the machine to have it at home. I used it for about 2 weeks.
I sure; wouldn't like those night time fire drills. That's awful. Once a year maybe.
I just got back from the grocery. So beat. Sharon
Sherry I have never heard of that blend. I just looked it up and with all my favorite wines blended in that Red, I will certainly be looking for it next rtime we buy wine. which isn't very often so io better write it down.
Marilyn, I think you will like it. It isn't taniny or sharp. Very soft.
I would not be able to LIVE in that house, Sharon! What in the World is going to happen to your friend? Does she need to move out while they fumigate the place? The whole story makes me shiver with horror, but as great as my sympathy for the suffering you are experiencing, I am in near agony thinking of that poor woman! Please let us know how it all turns out for her. Is she being eaten alive? Might she be?
Sharon. Not heard of those Ants inside a house. I did have some in the yard this spring. Now how did those get into her home. Even a dog will not go close to them.
MaryZ. I think that TV station must be on a different time for me. I put it on for 7pm my time. It went off at 8PM Now I think it must be on Eastern and I should have turned on a 6pm I missed his part. Sure move them along fast on there don't they.
Warmed up a little here but cold at night. They cant get to me for a furnace Check and clean until Nov. 11. So will just turn the furnace on without it done if needed.
The odd thing was that they all seemed to be around or on the chair I was sitting in, not hers. She was supposed to call the pest control company today, but I don't know if she did. She is 98 and forgets things from one minute to the next. I reminded her again this morning, but who knows. I call her every morning to be sure she is okay. Anyway, I don't think she got a single bite. I agree, Mary Page, it's enough to give you the willys!
Jeanne, I need to call my company for a check too.
Sharon
Hi Buddies. I've had a busy morning. Tim came over about 8:45 to take me to my 9:00 appointment with my GP. He had his nurse make me an appointment for an MRI and took me off the Xarelto. Tim had already filled my next week pill box, so I think I might finish that. It shouldn't hurt and I have no way to return it. I'll talk it over with Tim and my Onc who I will see tomorrow for my annual appointment. Tim is planning to take me to Montgomery tomorrow. He wants me to change to the oncologist here, but I don't want to do that. And I don't want to argue with him. Surely I'll be able to drive by next year. Maybe I might get my mammos up here if they will fax the results to my oncologist in Montgomery.
Sharon, you might want to speak to your doctor about an EPI pen. I keep one and should probably take it back to Kroger and get a new one as I got this one last summer after I was bit by a wasp. However, Senator Machen's daughter (he's from W.Va) has somehow become CEO of Epi pens and has doubled the price of them. I think that is unethical. Previously my Medicare and military Tri-Care for Life has paid for a new one when I use the old one (and even if it's just a year old without being used).
Some Elementary Schools keep an Epi-pen in the nurse's office in case a child is bitten at school.
Marilyn, I like Merlot and Cabernet Savaugnon (might not be spelled like that). I don't like sweet wines. Maybe you can try one of those to see how you like them.
Mary, it never occurred to me that you might have middle of the night fire drills. But as you say, its probably a good idea although a nuisance. I hope your knee replacement goes well. I can't remember when it's to happen or if you will have to stay in the hospital a while. I'll be hoping for excellent results and that your post-surgery therapy goes well.
MaryPage, I'm a Lester Holt/NBC fan, too, so I also missed the Macaroni presentation yesterday. I've not seen any of the trucks here in Auburn, but I live in a quiet neighborhood. Mostly retired folks and a few young families. I'm glad of the young folks. It's nice to see children in the neighborhood.
Oh, Tim asked and my GP gave me my flu shot. I had one of the new pneumonia shots last year at Kroger and I forgot to mention it to Tim or the doctor as I think I have to have a second dose and I'll check at Kroger about that.
I'm off to watch the news--Lester Holt first and then PBS. Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, so far they don't have any trucks in Alabama. Only three (3) trucks in NEW YORK STATE. They expect to expand, but it will be a while before you see any.
MaryP you are so organized with your list of Meds and or scans.....a good idea.....I like a glass of wine occassionaly....but the ones I have tried are too sweet....know very little about choosing wines.....hope everyone is doing ok today...Candy
Good Evening Buddies
Today was another slug day. Did get a load of wash in the washer and need to go hang them up. I don't put bras in the dryer. Still headachy :( The only TV I plan to watch tonight is the Blacklist at 10:00.
Sue it is good to see your posts :)
Happy and thankful. Today...results from mamagram done yesterday was stable...as they say and repeat in one year...thank you God. Candy
Hooray for that good news!
Another stormyish grey and cloudy day. Rainy. Getting a bit tiresome, but this, too, will pass. Soon we'll be enjoying October's Bright Blue Weather!
MaryZ: Gee, a fire alarm in that early morn >:( That means you had to go out to the designated place (in the hall, I guess)in your night clothes. Ours has never done that but it does go off at some inconvenient times. >:(
Joy---in Williamsburg Senior Living.
Joy, those of us on the first floor have outside doors, so in the event of a real emergency, we can just go outside directly. We each put a pillow outside our hall doors, to acknowledge that we're awake and okay, then just wait until the alarm goes off. Otherwise, we would have to put on a robe and go into the hall. I put on slippers, and gather up my keys, phone, and wallet, as well. Then, weather permitting, I just go outside and sit until the alarm goes off.
Darlene, wonderful news for another year with a clear mammogram!
Another lovely day with temps in the 70s. Sue and Randy will pick me up later this afternoon, and we'll go the Margaret's to spend the night. Then on to KY on Saturday for the wedding.
Hi Buddies. Tim picked me up at 8:30 to take me to Montgomery to see my oncologist. We got down there about 9:40 and I signed in electronically, then went to the vampires' room for my blood stick and then to a waiting room to be called by Dr. Davidson. It turned out that I was called back in about 10 minutes, got my shirt and bra off, and his nurse practitioner came in to tell me he was out of town, but she examined me and my blood results and told me I was good to go until next year. I made a mammo appointment for March and am to see Dr. Davidson in October. By then I hope I'll be driving myself! (I HOPE!)
Tim and I stopped at Schlotsky's Deli not far from the Cancer Clinic and had lunch. He had a large sandwich and chips, plus a soft drink and I had a cup of chili, a half of a veggie sandwich, and a cup of coffee. I didn't sleep much last night so I'm off to take a nap now. I hope all of you have a great weekend.
Mary, I know you'll have fun with your kids and grand-kids. I hope the drive up and back to Kentucky is a safe one. I'm sure the wedding will be lovely. Which of your daughters is the mother of the bride--is it Sue who lives in Kentucky?
I didn't sleep well last night worrying about getting to Montgomery on time, so I'm off for a nap now!
Sue
P.S. Jane, I hope the rain has stopped and you're still high and dry.
Sue, The groom is Kate's son, Andy. Sue lives in SC. (It's hard to remember the players without a program. LOL)
It is 6:30 pm on a rainy day. Not sure, but, think we have been down on rain so the grass and trees welcome it. I didn't get into the walk-in dental clinic this morning. :tickedoff: Overslept. Took a pain-pill 50 minutes ago. It only took off the top of the pain. :'(
It is Saturday.
It is the first day of October.
How I am doing so far? Hard to get oriented and get going these days.
We have another one all wet and rainy, with the breeze tossing the water in the bay every which way.
Apparently we are caught between weather patterns.
I will have a cozy day. Have swept out the stale air and let in the fresh (is there really any such thing anymore? I read there is not!) simply by opening the front and back sliding glass doors and letting the stiff breezes whoosh through like a locomotive train.
Have plenty of good books and am well provisioned, so I'll survive. Happy October one to you all. Oh, and Our Pam is 59 today. She is the youngest of my 5 daughters, and lives in Arizona.
Thanks for reminding me we are moving to a new month! My desk calendar is still on Sept 15 :-[
Time flies. I wonder if it is a good thing or not. Sunday is even a new year for us, but I stopped counting.
Bubble, did you catch the news last night? We had a small blessing: a hilarious moment in the midst of all the ghastly news bulletins. I laughed myself silly.
President Obama attended the services for the wonderful Shimon Peres, and the film clip showed him standing inside the doorway of Air Force One calling and beckoning to someone still on the tarmac to come on, the plane was in line to take off to leave Israel. And this someone did not come, and did not come, and President Obama stepped out on to the top of the stairs and called and beckoned some more. And I was wondering Who In This World would dare to dawdle when the President of the United States was ordering them to get the heck on the aircraft! I just couldn't figure it! And then, when the latecomer finally hustled up the stairs, I burst into joyful laughter. Did you see it?
No! they did not show that here :( Don't leave me hanging.... what was it? who? the pilot?
It was Bill Clinton!
And I could just see him schmoozing away with dozens of people he would have known and just had to have a word with!
Just like him!
But, after I stopped to consider the situation, I realized that only four (4) people in the World could have held up that plane: former presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Himself: William Jefferson Clinton!
Oh, (gasp), it is Funny!
Well Clinton just love those hugs and kisses... lol
MP, I saw that too. So funny.
Bright and shiny day here, high 70's or low 80's with lower humidity, so very nice.
We just got back from a memorial service for our SS friend. It was done ever so nicely, but still sad.
My ant bites are much better, thank the Lord! I was going crazy for a while.
We're going out to eat with our neighbors tonight. That should be fun.
Ginny, I didn't realize you had more dental problems. I'm so sorry. I hope you can get in to see someone quickly.
Sue, sounds like you had a good day yesterday with a good report from the onc and lunch with Tim. Hope you got a good nap.
Happy New Year, Soap Bubble. Sad to have such an important person's funeral on the first day of the year. Hope the rest of the year is happy and upbeat.
All for now, Sharon
Good Afternoon Buddies. Oct is Breast Cancer Awareness month. After 2 types of Breast Cancer, I am grateful to be around. It is a grey sky day. Not raining right now, but probably will later. Seem to have the 'runs'. My body is not a 'happy camper'.
Hi Buddies. I'm moving slowly this morning. I didn't wake up until almost 9:00. I'd just heated a cup of coffee when my sister, Anne, called. We had our usual one hour chat--she has ATT with free long distance. So I didn't get breakfast until almost 10:30. I usually eat cereal, but decided to have scrambled eggs and toast. My mail lady came while I was eating, so I've gone through the mail, cleaned up the kitchen and now have the Florida/Vanderbilt football game on. Florida is ahead and just got a break when Vandy fumbled near the Florida goal. YUCK!
GinnyAnn, I'm glad you're still around and me, too! I remember when we and Jane were posting over on Third Age long ago. I think Jane steered us to SeniorNet.org (that's what I think it was). Bosom Buddies was already open there.
Sharon, I'm glad your ant bites are better. You were fortunate they didn't trigger an allergy. I'm sorry to hear about your SS friend and know you must be still feeling sad. It's cooler here, too. I really need rain--I'm not up to hauling hoses and sprinklers around my yard and my azaleas are suffering. They should be watered thoroughly every other day.
Bubble, you are so right about our former hug loving Prez! I thought it was amusing that President Obama had to stand in the doorway and wave him on. My sympathy to you for the loss of your beloved leader who did so much to help establish Israel after WWII.
MaryPage, our former President DID and DOES like to schmooze! I hope you're having a good day--any celebrations for you today
I've got the Florida/Vanderbilt football game on and I'm pulling for Vandy but they are still one touchdown behind. They are playing at Vanderbilt, so maybe they still have hope to recover the ball and run it in for a TD, but only 1:25 to go in the 4th quarter.
Have a nice "fall" day, Buddies and enjoy yourselves!
Sue
Yes, Sue, my youngest daughter, Pamela (Pam), has a birthday today. She is 59! She lives in Arizona, so there is no local celebration.
Son Chip went to a Nationals game this week, I think it was Thursday, but my memory, you know, and had a triumph he has looked for for simply years now: he caught a ball! It sits in all its glory on the kitchen table, as I write. I am so happy he has achieved that lifetime goal!
My entire family tends to be bonkers for baseball. Except me. I will admit to never wanting to miss a Tee-Ball game, because they were so funny, but otherwise I do not enthuse over sports. Fact of the matter is, I am almost allergic to them. I get all itchy, and yearn to be reading a book. Did get into Women's Soccer for a while, just because I loved having the world know it Could Be Done, but my interest has pretty much disappeared.
It is still raining. I expect THE ARK to appear out there on Chesapeake waters any minute now.
Now MaryPage, I was expecting it to be his youngest daughter! ;) Teens
will do that sometimes when you are ready to go!
Sue, I don't remember seeing you or Jane post in ThirdAge, but I was typically in the cats or the photography discussions.
GinnyAnn, I know how it is when our body can get out of whack. I have IBS, diverticulitis, food allergies and am lactose intolerant so I've had a few of those types of days.
Freckles and I went visiting this morning at one of the Nursing homes. After lunch I took her to the pet store to shop with me, we bought her food and she picked out a big braided piggie treat for herself, then we went to the Thrift Store and bought a nice pr of dress pants for me and cute western style blouse that snaps up the from and is long sleeved to go with the pants or my jeans.
We had Mexican dinner out last night at one of the places we used to love going to, however last night the food was so greasy it left grease on the plate and Keith has had to spend a lot of time in the loo, I too had more than the usual amount of bathroom trips this mornien but I got over it. We won't be going back there for a very long time.
Angelface, the 3 of us were posting in the breast cancer forum--and I was posting in another--can't remember which. I had my B.C. in 1996, so it was about that time.
Marilyn, what fun to find a couple of bargains at the Thrift Store. I'm sorry your Mexican dinner was a disappointment. And led to night time visits to the loo! I hope you're both feeling better today.
MaryPage, when I was a kid, the neighborhood boys let me play baseball with them. I wasn't any good, but they let me play first base. My hero was Johnny Mize of the NY Yankees (I think that was the right player) and he was a great first basemen. Me, not so much! I hope your next post doesn't tell us that you're floating in an ark!
I'm watching an old movie on TCM, with Dennis Morgan and Jack Carson. Morgan is a prince trying to be "normal" and Carson is a cab driver. I'm just waiting until time for Grantchester on PBS.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Greetings from Ohio.....
GinnyAnn....I waved to you as we came down I-77 and passed the Fairlawn-Medina exit!
It's been a great visit. Yesterday, we did a "tour" of several hundred miles to see the kids and babies...so amazing how fast they grow....a 5 yr old, a 16 month old, and the twins at 9 months who are "cruising" around and pulling themselves up and standing alone.
Today's a day of rest before we start for home tomorrow. I'm up because my knee is giving me fits.
Jane
Marilyn, what a disappointment with your meal. I hate it when a restaurant that was once good goes downhill. Your thrift shop finds sound great.
Sue, I started in Sr. Net about 1996 in the Cafe, I think it was called. I know Jane posted there then. I got my BC in 2001 and Jane invited me to BB's where I've stayed ever since. I rarely go the other folders. I played softball or an approximation of it with some of my girlfriends when I was about 9 or 10, but my only real sport was golf and that didn't come about till I was about 35, but I really loved it and played for over 20 yrs till my back got so bad I couldn't. I cried when I sold my clubs.
I hope Mary has had a wonderful time at the wedding and arrives home safely.
I also hope Mary Page has some sunshine today. It looks like another hurricane may be working its way up the coast and will hopefully bring us rain but little wind. Maybe it will veer east and skip your area. One can hope anyway.
John left early this morning to go to an all-day bridge tournament. Consequently, I set the alarm to wake me in time for SS & church. However, the sound is so soft it didn't wake me and I slept till about 9:30 so missed both SS & church. I guess I will have to buy a new alarm for my side of the bed. I don't normally set one, as John & Bunny wake me at whatever time I tell them the night before. I hate to miss. Sharon
I just rushed to the computer to tell y'all that THE SUN came out, but now that I am all positioned to tell you that incredible news, it has disappeared again. BUT IT WAS HERE! IT WAS! I SAW IT!
It is still round and yellow, and splashes light on everything.
But it has gone away again.
We were not due for rain all of this coming week, but the hurricane may come up here and change that schedule totally.
Who is that ADORABLE little ballerina in blue? It says "by Shirley." Cutest thing EVer!
I saw that was so funny. President yelling at Bill Clinton. "Come on Bill, we gotta go. I need to get home" The only natural thing said among Politicians in a long time. I miss Bill Clinton and hate to See the day Pres. Obama says Bye...Hope one day to see his wife run for a high office. She is great.
Hi Gals! Sounds like it was a quiet weekend in here. The wedding was lovely and Andy & Erica are well and truly married. The venue was lovely, with beautiful weather. The ceremony was outdoors beside a lively, lovely small river, just at dusk, and just outside the mouth of the cave. The reception was held just under the overhang at the entrance to the cave, beautifully decorated with lights and white and black flowers. And it's always great to get to spend time with my girls, their spouses, and good friends. Sue and Randy got me back home about 2, so I've had time to get my papers read and will be going up to supper shortly.
I'm going to have to check with my rheumatologist this week. I've had five once-weekly doses now of Fosamax, and my back is killing me. I've been taking more pain medicine, but not much help. I don't know if this is something new or a side effect from the Fosamax, so I want to ask his opinion and what my options are. The knee did pretty well with the walking at the wedding. I was very careful with the cane, and the girls and SILs are so solicitous with me. Anyhow, we shall see......
I hope everybody has a good week coming up.
Fosamax. Now I remember one Dr. giving me a prescription for that. Can't think what is was for now. Think it was after taking a bone Scan. All I know is that I hurt in every bone. Quit after about a week.
What ever it was for I don't have the problem now. Latest bone scan was no different than was 15 years ago. Not taking any more tests for Osto.
Jane, it sounds as if you have had a great visit. What fun to visit with your family and to enjoy the newest members! I hope you have a safe trip home.
Jeanne, Fosamax does strengthen bones, but taking it too long (more than 10 years I think) found many women getting upper thigh breaks. I was afraid that would happen to me, but my doctor took me off it about 9 years out.
Mary, the wedding sounds lovely--and how great that the weather was beautiful. I think you'd be wise to check out the Fosomax. And if I remember correctly, I was taking it daily. I didn't have any problems with it, but I know it was not the best for everyone. I think Jane was taking it when I did.
Jeanne, I like Bill Clinton, too, although not his womanizing. I'm not so fond of his wife, though--and sure don't want to vote for Trump, either! It's a dilemma this year. That was funny with President Obama waving B.C. on to the plane.
MaryPage, I'm glad you're getting some sunshine today. As for me, I don't think it has rained once since I came home in June. I haven't pulled my sprinklers around my big back yard because it's just too difficult. I keep hoping we'll get rain. I have been able to water 2 small flower beds in the front as they are closer to the faucets and not as much hose to spread out. I'm afraid my azaleas in the back will not recover.
Sharon, I'm not much of a golfer, but I still have my clubs. I played a lot with Bob, though, especially in the summer when I wasn't teaching. I usually had to hit about 9 or 10 strokes to get to the greens. He'd hit 2 or 3 to get there so he'd walk along the woods and look for lost balls while waiting for me to get there. We went to an Elderhostel at one of the South Carolina beaches before he got sick. The instructor took videos of our swings, putting, etc. He said my swing looked great, but it didn't go very far!
Later, Buddies.
Sue
I never took Fosamax because of the jaw problems I think it was people had. I did take Tamoxifen and I think Sue did, too, for help with not having BC reoccur. I took that for 5 yrs or so, and then they said no added benefit beyond that, so I was taken off. I now take Evista.
We're in Bloomington, IL, tonight and about to go get some supper someplace. On home tomorrow.
Jane
Home after my long Monday. Not much in cards today, but the time in the pool was great. My back pain has eased off over the day, so I guess it wasn't the Fosamax. I don't much care - as long as the pain has stopped.
Sue, we now have a 14" rain deficit for the year, and have no rain predicted for the next two weeks. And the highs over the next five days are supposed to be in the mid80s. Crazy year.
Hi Buddies, Today was a disappointment for me. Ray had remembered the wrong time for the dentist's open office. :tickedoff: So I still have two teeth hurting. >:( Living on aspirin. :tickedoff: I sure hope everyone had a better day than I did.
SCFSue I took daily Fosamax for twelve years until the doctor decided I wouldn't get more benefit from it. I felt better after that: I could finally have my first coffee as soon as I was awake!
Ginny Ann, I am having a very difficult time trying to understand why you can't get to a dentist!
My dentist, with whom I have a regular every 6 months cleaning and check up, will take me THE VERY DAY I have any pain, as an emergency. He will stay late, if need be, as will his dental assistant, and his wife, who is the receptionist. I have had this particular dentist, who is about a 5 minute drive from my home and right around the corner in the same little shopping center from The Main Ingredient, for just over 16 years now. So what I am trying to say is, he will never, ever let me down and will work me into his schedule the very day I am in trouble, and I don't understand why yours won't do the same. I cannot bear it that you are suffering so.
Hi Gals, not much going on here other than my cleaning girl is here.
Sue, your azaleas are so well established, they should come back when the rains finally come. John started golfing before I did but since I had summers off, I played a lot more and actually beat him part of the time. I hit a very long ball.
Mary, the wedding sounded delightful and so nice to have all the family together. Glad you got home safely.
Jane, your trip sounded great. I know you enjoyed seeing all the little ones. I was surprised that you were going to Ohio in Oct when you usually go at Christmas, but it is a nice time to travel in the fall.
I took Fosamax and had lots of pain from it, so went off it. I also took sfhots for a couple years and then decided the side effects were in line with the pain I was having so stopped that and went on Evista.
Ginny, you shouldn't be taking aspirin with all your stomach problems. Try Tylenol or enteric coated aspirin. I agree with MP that your dentist should be willing to work you in when you have such pain. Have you tried calling him?
Today is supposed to be our last day in the 80's for a while. Dropping into the 70's then. Hurricane Matthew is looming out there. It is uncertain whether it will impact us or not.
Hope you all are having a good day. Sharon
Ginny Ann - I'm with the others in your trying to get hold of the dentist directly. Or check to see if there's an emergency dental office in your area.
I'll keep on with the weekly Fosamax, since the pain has eased considerably. I guess it was due to the unusual activity/long time in car/sleeping in different beds/etc.
I got my flu shot this morning (here at the Terrace), and then have been to Silver Sneakers. I'm meeting friends at a new "Caribbean cooking" restaurant for dinner tonight, but that's it for the day.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
I took Fosamax for 5 years and decided that I didn't want to have the side effects so I stopped taking it, I don't take any kind of HRT either after taking Premarin for 30 years I stopped that too.
Well today is the Hospice class, we already went to the Health food store, I bought some Organic Shea butter to whip up with my Organic Coconut oil and Frankincense Essential to make my face cream.
Ginnyann did you call the dentist to see if it was ok to come in later.Pain is an emergency as far as I'm concerned. I definitely would not put up with the pain.
Marilyn, did you know the origin of that pill?
What is Premarin(e)?
Premarin® stands for Pregnant Mares' Urine (PREgnant MARes' urINe); PMU for short (we spell it both ways, with an "e", PREgnant MARes' urINE which is the older name used in Canada, and without -- which is the more popular recent spelling, and the one that is a U.S. registered trademark).
Premarin (including Prempro, Premphase, Prempac, and Premelle) is a drug made up of conjugated estrogens obtained from the urine of pregnant mares -- put out in many forms (pills, creams, injections, patches, vaginal rings) and is used to reduce the symptoms of menopause in women or women who have had a hysterectomy. It is also prescribed to nearly eliminate the risk of osteoporosis (the brittling of bones) and reduce the chance of heart disease in women over 50.
We're home and the car is unpacked, so that's a good thing.
Sharon...we went now since Ray couldn't do a long car drive this summer with his leg...and we'll be in TX for Christmas...going for 3 months this year...so got the trip in now. They'll come see us in Tx after the new year.
Beautiful day here...75 and clear and great for driving.
Jeanne....I waved to you as we went by C-U on 74! ;D
jane
Jane. I thought I heard you Honk your horn. Glad you are home again.
Marilyn. You are more trusting than I when it comes to drugs. I won't take a Advil if I can put up with a little pain I get in my thumbs and wrists. Get it from typing and using them to much also tore the tendons a long time ago. Now I do use some oils. Helps with sinus problems. Just warm and breath them up. Helps a lot.
Jane. Texas for 3 months this year. Long time. Daughter really wants me to move there. Don't think will happen. May pop down for a couple weeks . Maybe Thanksgiving time. Been awhile since I have been in the area you go to. Still Padre Island is it. Kids go there a lot
Since we don't have dental insurance anymore, we go to our county health department where you pay on a sliding scale. I agree that they should have addressed my pain issue. :tickedoff: I am still in pain. Today I have been sick with pain in my head and stomach >:( Also, I am a bit dizzy >:( Since Tylenol doesn't work for me I am left with aspirin and Advil. Bayer Back and Body is my usual choice. Can't remember what is in Advil.
Jane ~ It is good to see you are safely home.
So sorry for your problems, Ginny Ann.
jane, my other Iowa friends go for three months, too - January/March. They usually leave about 2 January.
My sweet Sarah and her Carson (and various animals) are heading inland from Bluffton, SC (Hilton Head) tonight...going home for the duration. I'm just glad they'll be safe. Take care, MaryPage!
The macaroni arrived this afternoon, Mary. I have put the 2 packages in the freezer for now. Will let you know when I finally try them. I have some other stuff I need to eat up first, so it may be a while.
MaryPage, I haven't gotten mine yet. If they need to be in the freezer, I'm not sure how I'll manage that. I'll find a way, of course.
Hi Buddies. I've spent the day making a future appointment (Dexa scan). My primary care physician, my Gyn, and my Oncologist have all reminded me I need to up date a full body scan. They wanted me to come in today, but Tim had asked me to schedule appointments for Monday or Friday as he is more apt to be free to take me. I can get my "Village Friends" to drive me to doctor appointments, but he likes to be present so he can hear what the doctors have to say. Tomorrow morning I have a much needed haircut appointment at 11:00 and one of the Village Friends (a woman I've never met) will pick me up and take me to the appointment. On Saturday I'm going to a plant sale to pick up my pre-ordered pansies and violas at the Dean Road Rec Center. I will also visit inside the R. C. as the Friends of the Library are holding their annual book sale at the same time. My driver is a friend from church who volunteers and he was already planning to attend the book sale, so that worked out nicely. I've probably mentioned that I paid an annual fee to Village Friends who provide volunteer drivers for those who are not able to drive. I really appreciate it, but will be SO GLAD when I am able to start driving myself!
I can't remember how long I took Fosamax and know I took Tamoxifen longer that the 5 years. I had no known side effects to either. Right now I am taking Ferrex (iron supplement) Levothyroxine, a multi-vitamin and I'm on my last week of Xarelto. My GP thinks I'll not need it any more. Whoopee!
I hope all have had a good day. I was busy watering house plants and watching the tree trimmers next door. They are going to come back to trim some of my trees hanging over my roof and one large oak out by the street with some dead branches. I think their fee is too much, but I've had other trimmers here who didn't do a great job and cost almost as much.
Have a nice evening. I'm off to watch the evening news.
Sue
Yes Bubble I know what Premarin was made out of. It worked for me after a hysterectomy at 34 yrs old becase My IUD attached to my cervix and i bled for over 30 days non stop, My IUD could only be removed by me having the hysterectomy and removing the cervix as well. My tubes and ovaries because infected. As time went on I would take it off and on then just stopped altogether.
Overcast Wed here...good day to go out for lunch and play some contract bridge.
We went out for Taco Tues at the other golf course here and there were hundreds of kids there....BIG cross country track meet. There must have been this whole area of the state....school buses and teams everywhere. One guy said when they're gone, you'd never know they and their blankets and shade tents were there...that they all pick up after themselves! Parents' cars lined the road along the course and they were parking on the driving range as well. Nice to see kids of all sizes and ages and colors doing such a great team thing together.
Jane
Hi Gals, I took Premarin for about 15 yrs. I credit it with my BC. I had a hysterectomy at 29 due to hemorrhaging after Brian's birth.
Jane, that's great that you will spend 3 months in TX. I know you enjoy it so much and IA winters aare so severe. Glad you had nice weather for the drive. Hope you get good cards today.
Mary, I didn't know you had family in Bluffton. It's good they are leaving as it looks like they may get smacked with lots of rain and wind.
Jeanne, you are very lucky not to have to take meds.
Sue, the Village Friends sound like such a wonderful group. I'm glad you are hooked up with them. I haven't gotten my pansies yet. I'll probably wait until the 1st of NOv. My flowers are still doing well in their pots. I haven't bought any mums either. I would like to get some, but I will need John to plant them in the ground.
It's kind of overcast here. Not sure why. We aren't supposed to get any rain.
Not doing too much again today. Slept in till 9:00. Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon, my Sarah lives in Bluffton - she works for an attorney there. And Paul and his lady are almost finished building a house in Charleston. They've been evacuated, too.
jane, I loved hearing about the kids and their clean-up. It's always nice to hear such good things about the young people.
I had a hysterectomy at 45, and was on plain estrogen (not Premarin) for a long time - until I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Needless to say, I stopped taking it. Surprisingly, my tumor was not estrogen-driven, so I didn't take any of the post-surgery/radiation drugs.
I just did swimming this morning - nothing much else going on today. I have an appointment with a new attorney tomorrow morning, to get my will and other documents re-written. Such fun!
Hi to all my Buddies! I haven't gotten dressed yet. At this point I probably won't. The gown that I am wearing is a lounger type that I often sleep in at night. My head hurts and I am a bit dizzy.
All in the line of the storm are in my prayers. Plus, of course, all the Buddies.
Good Afternoon to all looking in at Bosom Buddies.
I got the booby prize at b idge today. Only had one ha d with 13 HCP and didn't bid it.
Tonight the Congregational Church is having their Fall Supper, so we're going with friends.
It cleared off and turned into a beautiful day. Farmers are harvesting lime crazy before rain expcted tomorrow. I suppose many will run full tilt all night long.
Jane
Waking up to weather reports on Morning Joe, and feeling rather desperately sorry for folks along the coast. Have a dear cousin in Mount Pleasant, which is near Charleston, and am wondering if they have left there. Should call her sister here in Maryland and ask. Cannot imagine the angst anyone would feel at evacuating and leaving behind such a beautiful home. Heartbreaking. Heartbreaking for anyone leaving any place that has sheltered their life and belongings, looking back and wondering if anything at all will be there when they return.
Fairly quiet day here, but grey and overcast. Don't know what we have in store, but it will NOT include a direct hit from Hurricane Matthew. Debi stopped by night before last on her way home from school and picked up the hibiscus. It now resides in her Florida room, where it will winter over. If she can bear to let it go, it will come back to me in May.
I have filled out and sealed my ballot, but not actually voted it yet. Chip has asked if he is to mail it, and I have replied that no, I want to mail it myself next time we go out. He says that he understands perfectly. I sort of feel that inserting it in that slot in the mailbox will make me feel I am casting my vote.
Have a lovely day, Buddies. Hope you and all of your families emerge unscathed from the coming storms.
Morning, Dear Friends!
I think Sharon and MaryPage are our only Dear Ones near Matthew....and so both are held in the LIGHT and hope only some rain lands on either of them.
It's dry and bright and clear here in the rural Midwest....and harvest of corn is in full swing. Soybeans will be harvested when the corn is away at the coop, grain storage or storage on the farm.
I think we'll be doing our Thurs. trip to the city for a Sam's Club stop for paper products and then for some gift certificates I want for Christmas, etc. and lunch at our favorite place there....Biaggi's Italian Restaurant.
Have a good Thurs.
Jane
The trip to the attorney was quick and easy. When I made the appointment, the paralegal sent me an email with a form to get all the information they needed. I filled that out and took it with me. I also too, of course, the previous wills/documents. It's a one-attorney office, in a small building, and the attorney deals with "elder" related issues - so it was just what I was looking for. My appointment was at 10:30, and I was back home at 11. I had provided all the information, so we didn't have to go through a lot of that. Anyhow, I liked the man, so I'm pleased with my morning.
Bridge after supper tonight, and that's the extent of my excitement for the day.
Good thoughts to all those in harm's way from Matthew.
The storm may hit hundreds of miles to my south, down the bay to Norfolk, and hours away to my east, across bay waters and across the Eastern Shore to Ocean City, but we are in no danger here of a direct hit. Not to say we will have no wind and rain, with possible trees down, and so forth. But no serious danger to body or property.
I did email my cousin here who is sister to the one in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, and she quickly emailed me back and said her sister & her husband have left this morning to stay with friends in Durham, North Carolina (about 5 hours away) for the duration. Have crossed THAT worry off my mind!
Hi Gals, We are safe here. Only some rain and wind expected, nothing out of the ordinary. My friends in HH Sun City have all had to evacuate. I hope it doesn't do extensive damage there--or anywhere for that matter. One of the reasons I was glad to move up here near Charlotte was to get away from the hurricane threats.
Jane, it sounds like the farmers are having a good harvest time and that the weather is really cooperating. I wouldn't be a farmer for anything with the need to be subject to the weather for a living. Sorry you had bad cards, but I'm sure you enjoyed it anyway. Enjoy your church supper. Those are always so good.
Mary, I'm glad things went well with the lawyer and that you liked him. That makes things so much easier. We need to see a lawyer and see if anything needs updating on ours. Hope your cards tonight are good.
Hi Ginny. How are your teeth? Have you ever gotten in? I hope they are better and that your dizziness goes away. Are you drinking enough water? I read recently that dehydration can cause dizziness.
I just got back from the grocery, Ugh! I also stopped at the clubhouse to return 4 books to the honor library and to pick up 4 more. Also a stop at the ATM.
Mary Page, that's a good place for your hibiscus. Hope you get it back. Glad your cousin is safe.
It's sunny and 75 here! Whoo Hoo! Happy Fall to all. Sharon
My teeth are still bothering me :( I plan on seeing the dentist tomorrow morning. Tomorrow is open hours at the clinic. The plan is to be there early enough to be the first in the chair. There will probably be others, so who knows how soon I will get in.
We have had glorious weather today, so I got a chance to sit on the front deck for awhile. :thumbup:
I sure hope that all in line of the storm can get out safely.
Sharon so happy you are out of harm's way of the storm. Will some rain reach your area? :thumbup:
Well, it's Friday, and the 7th of October. Whoosh, Time goes by so much faster these days! Do you find it so, as well?
We have a dark day. No sunshine. No rain, either.
I stayed up late watching the hurricane news on TV and reading.
Will pretty much follow the same pattern today. Lower Florida seems to have missed the more dire possibilities from Matthew.
The sun has come out! It is not our brightest and best, but it IS the sun, and we are right glad to see it. This week is the week Annapolis, Sailing Capital of The World, hosts the International Sailboat Show. Here is our webcam, and it is not what you are USED to seeing. Remember, be very patient with this one, and you WILL get there!
http://annapolislive.com/annapolis-waterfront-webcam
Ginny, we are having some light showers but nothing to shout about. Need more rain but don't want the deluge some areas are getting. Glad you're going to get in to the dentist tomorrow.
MP, glad you have sun now. I hope the edges of Matthew don't mess up your sailboat show.
Nothing much going on here. Sharon
Nothing but Matthew on the TV today. I hope all loved ones have evacuated safely.
Hi Buddies
I did get to the dentist this morning. Ended up having 2 teeth extracted :'( :'( Besides being tired
my mouth hurts.
Sure hope the storm doesn't hurt anyone here and everywhere.
Gotta take a nap now.
Get some good sleep, Ginny Ann. I hope that takes care of your dental problems.
Hi Buddies. I'm very worried about my sister Anne and hubby Richard. They live in Atlantic Beach, FL, (East of Jacksonville) so are in the area which expects much of the flooding and lots of damage. I called them yesterday morning when I realized how soon the monsoon rains and wind would get there--and had no answer and no message from them today. Their residence is less than 5 blocks from the beach. I'm sure they've left town as have most everyone else. I hope Anne will call me soon.
Tim came over at noon today to take me to lunch and to Kroger. He helped me with the shopping and put almost everything away when he brought me home. He fixed my meds in my containers for the next 2 weeks. After tomorrow I am off the Xarelto! Hurray, hurray!
I've had a nice little rest on my bed with a new to me Grisham novel. It's titled "Rogue Lawyer" and so far is pretty interesting. The lawyer is a bit "shady" with interesting cases. My Thursday bridge club brings recently read books to swap/read at home. My friend Merilin was finished with this. I'll return it to bridge club in two weeks, but I'll probably have it finished tomorrow.
I hope you've all had a good day and NO FLOODING or TORRENTIAL RAIN! I hope we get a little rain here. We haven't had any all summer and my azaleas may not survive.
Have a nice evening, Buddies--and hopefully a peaceful weekend with your favorite teams winning their games.
Sue
Sue, I hope your sister and BIL have safely evacuated. Be sure to let us know when you hear from them.
Thanks, Mary. Still no news. Anne probably doesn't have her cell phone with her and Richard's hearing is not good, so they might not try to call. I think their retirement community may have bussed all the residents out as soon as they realized how heavy the storm was.
I'll check back in when I hear something. Her son's family lives nearby and they are even closer to the beach than Anne and Richard. I'm guessing they all joined the long line of vehicles going west. The oldest grandson just graduated this summer from Florida State and I think they might have gone there.
Sue
Sue, I pray that your sister and family are all safe. Sure lots of flooding. I'm wondering how much damage was done to SCHH. Glad we've moved to safer area. It's raining lightly today. A light breeze. According to the TV, it should all clear off this afternoon and be beautiful for the next few days at least.
Ginny, so glad you saw the dentist. I hope the extractions will take care of the pain. Did he give you any antibiotics to prevent infection? Feel better soon.
Going to do some laundry this afternoon and then probably read. Hope everyone is safe and dry. Sharon
Hi Sharon. I've still not heard from Anne and Richard. I've tried to call Anne's son and family who also live near them. No phones seem to be available in that area. I can't remember Anne's youngest daughter's new married name in West Virginia. I did find a nice web page with her eldest daughter's resume (she was an executive with Carbide or Monsanto in St. Louis until she retired). However, no personal information was available.
I'm thinking (and hoping) that the retirement community Anne and Richard live in bused the residents out when the hurricane was predicted. It's a real worry.
Sue
Hi everyone, I have skipped a few days posting but that doesn't mean I wasn't here reading. I've just been very busy with Therapy Dog visits and other things. After church tomorrow we are doing the Alzheimer's walk at one of the care facilities. It is a group participation thing so there were be other therapy dogs and we are to weatr our vest and the dog are to wear theirs.
A couple of weeks ago I got my wedding ring caught so it is bent. I took my ring to the jewelers who replaced my diamond for me, He hans't been well but I left my ring anyway he will get to it when he can.
Wednesday night driving back from Bandon in the dark, apparently the person coming toward me with his bright lights glaring in my face, got too close to me, (I couldn't see maybe i got too close to him) or maybe both of us did anyway we hurt mirrors. He didn't stop, I pulled to the road side but he kept going. So I did too. I have to get that fixed as it is the drivers mirror and I use that a lot.
Marilyn...glad the sideswiping wasn't worse.
Beautiful day here. We did some outside stuff... pulling up garden waste and I gathered some some walnuts. How I hate those trees.....so messy.
Watching football and saw Sue's team won....and I'm looking forward to the Alabama-Arkansas game tonight.
Jane
Marilyn, what a scary thing! I'm glad it wasn't worse. We spent a couple of nights in Bandon, OR, many years ago - a really nice town.
Paul has checked in and his place in Charleston is okay. He didn't say anything about damage in the city.
Mary, I have a bone to pick with you. This falls in the You Are Guilty category.
Thanks to you, I am losing hours and hours of Time I could be using to greater profit. Time I could be putting towards getting my chores done, reading away at my shelves and shelves and piles and piles of books. Time I could be on the phone checking up on people I should keep in touch with. Scheesch!
I never knew, I never Knew that online versions of Mexican Train existed until you decided I was old enough to be told!
Woe is me, I have Two different versions going, and I play it morning, noon and night.
It's all Your Fault! See what a Bad Influence you are?
Shame!
Me, too, MaryPage, and I hooked my sister on it while we were in Ohio. BAD MAryz!! :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Beautiful here, low 60s, and we need to water! You'd think we'd had enough, but the ground is dry again.
Jane
What is Mexican Train???
Bubble, you have no need to know. Just don't GO there!
MaryPage and jane - I have to plead guilty. I finally have gone on to other games, but it almost required an intervention. And, MP, all that stuff isn't going anywhere - it'll wait patiently for your return. LOL
Bubble, Mexican Train is a game with dominoes. I learned about it from Sharon (so 'fess up, Sharon!) and have played it "live" with our group at the beach. I found it online, and this is the site I use now.
http://www.freearcade.com/MexicanTrainDominoes.flash/MexicanTrainDominoes.html
More of our lovely fall weather today. I've got a couple of busy weeks coming up - getting ready to be "out of the loop" for a while. I have my pre-admission appointment at the hospital in the morning - that should take a while.
Happy Sunday, Buddies!
We play it live, too, in Texas! Fun when it's cold and or rainy at the beach.
I use an app on my IPAd and paid 1.99 for the "pro" version. :D
Oh That is just playing dominoes! We used to do that long ago, also with the dominoes that go up to 12!
I used to play with a bunch of gals here, in fact, it was one of those who introduced me to the game. The thing I love about playing with four or five other people is how much we all laugh. But I find myself constantly, whether it is a real life opponent or the computer who thwarts my plans for winning, muttering "Oh 4-letter word!" to myself. So now I am convinced that THAT is the real name of the game!
Oh, and all of my buddies here either died or moved into care, and it appears that few to none of my children's generation play games! So I am forced to play the blankety blank blank computer nowadays!
Our dark and rainy day has turned into dryed up roadways and Sunshine! Woo hoo!
Bubble, this game is played with 12s.
you mean the one who has a double 12 dots?
That's it, Bubble.
I am finally here today, We went to church, came home had lunch and i have been working in my PSP to get an image and stationery done for one of the groups I am in. I own 2 stationery groups and a psp tutorial group. So I do keep busy on the computer when I am not out visiting the medical facilities.
MaryZ I am so glad that the sideswipe wasn't any worse than the mirror we could have had a much more terrible wreck,. I am taking my car to the Body shop tomorrow to get the estimate and have them order the mirror. I don't know what all it entails to put on another mirror, but I do know there are some electronic involved. I doubt it will be inexpensive. I don't have the kind of insurance that covers that.
Oh, dear, Marilyn - I guess everything in cars is electronic nowadays - and thus expensive. So sorry.
Sue, my granddaughter and spouse are on their long-delayed honeymoon (yesterday was their 5th anniversary) and traveling in Croatia and surrounding countries for three weeks. They've already gotten two e-mails, and have been to the lakes that you mentioned a long time ago. They're on their own, starting out with an itinerary, but willing to deviate from it at any time. Such fun for them!
I'm late today, too. I did SS and Church, but skipped Burger King. I made my favorite left-over chicken casserole for lunch. After resting a bit I went outside and planted another flat of pansies. Now only 2 more to go. I wanted to do another one, but my thighs are pretty stressed out from the kneeling and squatting I need to do to plant this flower bed. I'm going to my annual dermatology check up tomorrow morning. Tim is coming over to take me, so I hope I get in quickly and out again quickly.
Marilyn, I'm sorry about your mishap and hope that your Body Shop can replace the mirror reasonably.
I've never played Mexican Train dominoes but when we went to the beach for Thanksgiving when Alex and Nick were still toddlers, all the other adults did while I played kiddie games and read stories to the boys. All the players loved it and the boys were happy about Granny Sue giving them lots of attention.
I hope you've had a nice day, Buddies. I'll talk to you tomorrow.
Sue
P.S. Mary, I'm glad your granddaughter and spouse are enjoying Croatia and the surrounding countries. That is a great place to visit.
I never made it to Croatia, but have wanted to ever since I read Black Lamb and Grey Falcon over 50 years ago. The great Dame Rebecca West wrote it, and while I have since read many, many books about that area of the world, I have never read a better one. It is still in print after all these years, in case you've never read it. Fascinating how relationships change so swiftly between peoples. Yes, I meant that in the plural: peoples, as in countries and cultures. We were on the same side as the Serbs, whom we despise now, during World War II, while the Croats backed the Germans. The Serbs are mostly Eastern Orthodox, while the Croats are mostly Roman Catholic. That is why there is a sort of familial relationship between the Serbs and the Russians. Besides, they are all Slavs. Because of the things that book taught me, I cried when the bridge at Mostar was destroyed.
My heart was really set on visiting Split and Diocletian's Palace. Is it Allison who has gone, Mary? Maybe I can get her to join me for coffee when she returns, so as to hear all about it through her eyes.
Yes, MaryPage, it is Alison & Joe who are on the trip. John and I stopped at Split several years ago on our last overseas trip. It was a Road Scholar small ship cruise in the Mediterranean from Venice to Cannes. I think our stop in Split was the most unexpected and maybe our favorite stop of the trip. We love Diocletian's Palace - with all the 21st century stuff (a bank, shops, residences) nestled and built inside of the Roman palace, which was built of "old" columns and stuff scavenged from Greek temples. Fabulous!
I am drooling with envy.
Hi Gals, had to laugh at the Mexican Train addiction! And I confess, I used to talk about it all the time when we lived in HH. We had a regular Sat. night date with our friends from OH who spent 6 mos ea. place. I have taught all the kids and grandkids to play it, so it's a regular at our family events. We haven't found friends here who like it all that well though, so haven't played it much. I'll have to ck out the online site. I play the Solitaire daily challenges regularly online.
I went to church & SS yesterday, had lunch and was reading the paper when Ms Frances called and wanted me to come play bridge for the afternoon! Not in my plans, but went and had a nice time. One of her friends lives in HHSC and had evacuated up here with 3 friends to stay at another friend's home. They had been there 6 days and were hoping to be allowed to go home today. All the roads were closed to Beaufort County and Sun City wasn't allowing anyone in.
My tire pressure light is on, so I guess I need to take it to the tire place to be checked and perhaps have the tires rotated. tomorrow, I have an appt with the hearing aid place for a test and recheck of the aids.
John is learning to do laundry now, so yesterday we had a role reversal--he stayed home and did laundry while I went and played bridge! :D Works for me!
I've never been to Croatia but it sounds fascinating.
It's chilly here today. I actually put the HVAC on automatic and it went to heat. Amazing. Beautiful day out though. We got about 5" of rain from Matthew! Much needed but I didn't think we were getting that much till I went out to empty my rain guage yesterday.
Hi to all. Have a lovely Fall day. Sharon
Afternoon, Dear Friends!
Sharon...GOOD for you...John can learn to do things like that to help you out.
It's a beautiful fall day here....and then the bottom is to drop out....probably our first frost of the season and much cooler....40s and 50s. We watered again this morning, and the plants are looking much better.
I need to get to WalMart for my scripts and a few groceries. This morning I pulled some weeds for a bit and that's the extent of my gardening at this stage of the game.
Nothing else new or exciting here...
jane
Hi Buddies! I had my preadmission visit this morning - and it took the whole morning. Blood work and EKG, then a visit with the nurse for history-taking and instructions. Fortunately there's so much information prior to a joint replacement that everything is written down, too. Now I get to study and exercise and remember to do all this stuff.
I had enough time to grab some lunch before bridge. And then even got some pretty good cards during the afternoon. And now I'm home and have to study my hospital stuff. LOL
Mary, I will be thinking of you, and also of my beloved son in law, Greg, who goes in for big time heart surgery on Wednesday, October 12th.
Decided I had to turn ti Furnace on today. Got down to 57dg. in the house. Was nice out later. My kind of fall weather. Was thinking of cutting down the large Hosta's and cleaning up that area but saw my man who does my grass and passed the job on to him. Finely got all the insulation under the house replace. All closed up. Now if I can get the Sewer people to come and get the tree roots cleaned out of the sewer line. (Needs doing every year). The furnace people out to clean it
On Nov. 4 suppose to be some volunteers from one of the Univ. Frat. houses to come and clean up my whole yard and the shed. then I am set for winter. O.K from man to clear snow from driveway if we get snow. Not really needed it last 2 years. Got to be prepared in the Midwest.
Sharon. forgot to say. Good luck training the husband. Mine never could boil water.
Very good on Maintenance though. Also yard work. Those were the main things. Never did baby stuff. Diapers and bathing and such. Al though I had only 2 girls so did not expect that.
I really don't think that men of my generation ever taught about cooking, laundry etc. But now my Daughters husband and Granddaughter are good.
I finally located Anne at home yesterday. They did leave their home in the retirement community. Anne had noticed a motel about 10 miles from their home on an elevated hill and made a reservation. Most of their neighbors were bussed out--she didn't say where they ended up. Their motel was high enough not to be a problem and best of all, no flooding at their home.
Jeanne, my husband never got the hang of cooking but he did all the laundry after he retired while I was still teaching. He fixed my breakfast (cereal, coffee, fruit, and milk) so that I could get my shower and get to school by 7:00 on bus duty days and before 7:30 when I didn't have duty. I really appreciated that!
MaryPage, I'll send up a prayer for your Son-in-law Greg. I hope all goes well. Isn't he the one you kept books for across the big bridge? I know your family is so supportive of all the in-laws and that is a plus for Greg.
Mary, will one of your girls come down to stay with you after you get home? I do hope all goes well with the surgery and the rehab, too. Big Hugs and Good Thoughts coming your way. Let us know how it goes as soon as you can. We're all pulling for you. I envy Allison and Joe their trip to Croatia--that was one of my favorite trips.
Jane, it sounds like you're finally getting a real fall. I did some weed pulling today, too. I finally planted the last 2 flats of pansies this afternoon. I still have a flat of violas to plant, but I needed to prepare tomorrow morning's Circle lesson this afternoon. The person who was to present it is ill.
Gosh, Sharon, I didn't realize John is a slow learner! Just kidding--Bob was good at laundry and he took all 3 sons to the laundry room for a lesson when they were getting ready to leave for college. And I'm proud to say that all 3 of them still do at least their own laundry and maybe more of the household laundry.
We're have mornings that are a bit cooler, but up in the mid 80s by afternoon. I sure wish we'd get some rain. I think it only rained once while I was at the Assisted Living in June and not at all here at my house. I'm afraid my azaleas are not going to make it. I'm just not up to dragging the hoses and sprinklers out there where they are.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, glad to hear that Anne and spouse got out and were fine. It sounds like the folks in NC are having the same problems that Baton Rouge had. Joy hasn't checked in lately, but I'm sure her family is still working on rebuilding. The rising rivers in NC are now getting closer to some to some of the Duke Power ash ponds, and folks are hoping that they won't breach and flow into the rivers. Mother Nature is not nice sometimes.
MaryPage, we'll all be plugging for Greg, too. Let us know how he does.
Jeanne, my a/c is still cutting in from time to time during the afternoons. Our lows have been in the low 60s - not nearly cool enough to turn on the heat.
Youngest daughter Jean will be coming down the day before my surgery and is planning to stay for three weeks. She'll be able to check in here and let y'all know how things went. The other girls are "on call" for later, if need be. I'm going to talk with the nurse here and check again about PT services after I get out of rehab. I should be okay here in my apartment after that, with the support that is in this building.
Heard on the news tonight there is a dam in North Carolina in danger of being broken by the flood waters, adding enormous property damage and suffering down there. I pray the waters don't get high enough to do that.
Yes, Sue, Greg is Our Anne's husband of 46 years, and we love him to bits. I have recently, for some 8 years, done his books.
Back in the early nineties I helped out my son in law Steve, too. I came over here from Virginia on weekends, at his request, and took a week's vacation, as well, and uncovered a humongous embezzlement his trusted bookkeeper had perpetrated on him and his company. Too, too sad. We were all devastated, and she was someone I had liked. A lot. Steve is Our Debi's husband of 38 years. He is retired now, and has Parkinson's.
She was fired instantly, and, of course, denied all. She hired (but never paid!) a CPA to do an audit and prove she had embezzled less than half of the amount I came up with. The audit was done. The CPA agreed with my findings TO THE PENNY. And it was a very large sum of money. I think the woman could not believe that I had uncovered all of her tricks.
In the late eighties, I worked in Greg's office one summer for several weeks, helping him get things reorganized. That was a fun time.
Yes, I am very fond of all of my sons in law, and we are a very close family.
Hi Gals, a quick note for now as I have to leave shortly for my hearing appt.
Mary, I'm glad you have all your prep work done for your surgery and we will be praying for a successful outcome & quick recovery on the 20th and beyond. I'm so glad Jean will be able to be with you.
MP, prayers for Greg too. Sounds serious. You must be quite the accountant to discover the embezzlement. Did he ever get his money back?
Sue, John is learning the laundry just in case I am no longer able to do it. He is just realizing that I took care of everything in the house + finances all these years and he needs to learn how to pick up the reins.
Jeanne, I agree with you that most men of our generation left everything to the wife. John certainly did, but our son and sons-in-law have been very good about helping with everything, including changing diapers. Glad you're getting all set for winter. Hope it isn't a bad one for you.
I put our HVAC on auto yesterday. Our high was about 62 and over night it got down into the 40's.
Marilyn, did you get an estimate on your mirror yet? Maybe you can find one in a junk yard. Brian used to find bits and pieces he needed for his car there at a much reduced cost. You were very llucky not to have a bad accident.
Jane, enjoy your lovely fall weather. We are. We're just feeling so bad for all the coastal communities that are still flooded and expecting more after the rivers above them crest.
HI to all. Gotta leave. Sharon
MaryZ: Yes, my son, dtr., and grandson are still flooded out and working to rebuild (and get along w/Fema. >:(
Each one of them was completely flooded out and has been for about 2 months----lost everything.
Joy, such an experience is just beyond imagining. Losing EVERYthing! The first thing I think of is photographs, the second thing is books. The third is all of the shoes and clothing that would need to be bought. And the paperwork involved. I mean, good grief, if you OWN a home, and have a mortgage on it, you have to go on making those mortgage payments every month, even though you are reduced to nothing but a debris covered piece of land!
I have been feeling really, really bad for you and yours. Do please, if you can bear to, keep us in the know as to how things go along. It would be a good experience for us to know what total loss is like. So many, many tens of thousands of folks all over this nation have been suffering such sudden wiping out of their assets in the past few years, what with the tremendous increase in violent storms of every type.
Today would have been my second husband's 81st birthday and my third husband's 93rd. I remember many happy times with each, but the last was the Great Love of My Life.
Its warming up now today. Not in the mood to stay home. So making choices. There are 2 movies on I want to see. Birth of a Nation and The Girl on the train.
think will be Birth of a nation first. And if still in the mood will pop into the next one The girl on the Train Take a bottle water, Banana and candy Bar. Dinner I have in the freezer.
I am so tired of the Politics on TV . Can't wait for it to be over. Never have I seen such goings on with picking a President ever since I came into the country.
I have never voted. Meant to on Clinton and then Obama. but still not registered and would not do it this year for sure.
Did I see a Priest on yesterday telling Catholics that if they did not feel right voting for Pres. Can just leave that spot blank. Vote for who they want in others running for office. Not to feel guilty. Maybe they should allow the President now in to stay for awhile longer. Doubt he wants to. What must the rest of the world be thinking on this.?
Need to take my new glasses back also. Not working for me on the Reading part.
Thats my day.....
Mary. I hope you knee Operation goes well. Then I can let my daughter settle on a time and get hers done. She keeps putting it off.
Quote from: MaryPage on October 11, 2016, 11:37:26 AMToday would have been my second husband's 81st birthday and my third husband's 93rd. I remember many happy times with each, but the last was the Great Love of My Life.
Mom
:congrats:
Good to see, that number three,
was the great love of your life !
(Golly !!)
Not two, nor one?
That gives me hope that
the best is yet to come ?
So, I can still hope, and
not sit around and mope!
Cuz it's never too late
for this old reprobate !
(giggle)
Sandy/dapph
:wave2:
Jeanne, tell your daughter not to wait "forever". The worse the knee (or hip) gets, the harder the rehab and recovery. That's why I'm not waiting any longer. Good luck to her, too.
Darling Sandy Dapph,
Love is not something you go out hunting for, that's for sure. Lots of wasted hours, if not real trouble, if you take that roadway. Best keep to yourself off the beaten path and speedy interstates. Love bumps into you when you Least expect it! Indeed, often when your mind does not even harbor thoughts of expectation!
I was 74 when I wed my prince.
And we lived happily every single moment, if not ever afterwards. I cannot believe he has been gone over ten years now!
Yes Mom,
I know...
I gave up the "search" a few years
before I reached 50 ! (close to 25 years ago..)
But I always enjoy it when I hear that
couples (of all sorts) meet (or
re meet) and share their lives
together, for what ever time
they have left together, in their elder
years.
It doesn't seem possible that it has
been 10 years since Bob passed.
Sandy
:smitten:
good morning Sherry yest I got the estimate, it will be $303. with labor, the labor is only 44. So next week when the new one comes in it will be done in a jiffy. He did find a used one but it wasn't the right color, so we are getting the new one rather have to paint on. Mine is also heated as well as electric and houses one of the blinkers.
I have been trying to reach my sister in law in Wilmington NC and no answer on either phone. Have any of you in that area heard anything about Wilmington NC.
Sue it is so refreshing to see your long posts once again.
Hi Sandy!!
Hi Marilyn.... Good to see you!!!
I remember the news saying Wilmington got pretty hard hit. Do not remember the details, but you can probably Google Wilmington NC Matthew and read their local papers.
http://www.starnewsonline.com/photogallery/NC/20161008/NEWS/100809998/PH/1?start=2
and this one is Wilmington damage from the air:
http://www.starnewsonline.com/photogallery/NC/20161009/NEWS/100909990/PH/1
It looks beautiful outside today. I haven't been out yet. My mouth is hurting and I am a bit light headed. We had one of those incidences of a large bleep from our electric service. Well it got one of our 'minders' to bleeping. Ray is volunteering at the hospital, so I have had to put up with it. The way my balance isn't I sure can't do it.
Ginny Ann, I hope your dental problems settle down soon. How annoying about the "bleeping" -- I hope that get fixed quickly, too.
Sandy, it's always good to see you checking in.
We had a food committee meeting this afternoon. The food has started to improve with the new chef who started last month. And he does sound like he has good ideas and plans. So we're all hoping this works out. But now, I'm sitting out on the deck with the laptop. The weather is glorious, so I'll just wallow in it for a while.
Hi everyone...we in Texas are having cooler weather..at last Ginny sorry about your pain and annoying beeping..Mary Z...I have been wanting to go sit by the river ...since recent rains..the water is beautiful...so Be nice to wallow by it.....Hope all are having a great day...Darlene
Good Afternoon, Buddies. I had a busy morning--up early to get ready for Circle meeting. I had to present the lesson today on the book of Matthew. Our lesson guide had some good suggestions and some of the members were ready to discuss the material. When I came home, I got into my old jeans and a flannel shirt, had a light lunch and then took a lie down for a while. I went outside to finish planting my pansies and violas. When I was almost finished, Lue's son who is the airplane pilot had been over to give some paperwork to his sister who lives in Lue's home. He saw me tending my flowers and came over before going back to Georgia. He and his wife brought their 3 children over pretty frequently to spend a few days with Lue. She loved teaching Elizabeth how to use a sewing machine and also always made cookies with the 3 kids. The younger 2 are boys. Now that I've finished planting, my flower bed near my side entrance looks pretty nice.
Mary, our weather is lovely, too, but we sure need some rain! It rained once in June while I was living at the assisted living, but only for about 10 minutes. Nothing since then. It sounds like your new chef could be a real winner--I hope so. I know you'll be glad Jean will be able to stay with you while your are recuperating.
GinnyAnn, I'm sorry your mouth is hurting. And I'm glad to hear that you are being cautious about the bleeping. Better to put up with the racket than needing to recover from a fall. I hope Ray comes home soon.
MaryPage, thanks for the link to the flooding in Wilmington. These recent natural disasters have been pretty awful everywhere. It makes me wonder just what is causing it--or if I just can't remember worse storms!
Hi Sandy. It's good to see you here today. How's the weather in Portland? I'm thinking lots of pretty leaves on the trees and falling down. BTW, your new "grand" is a beauty!
Marilyn, I'm always surprised to learn that a small part for a car can cost so much. I guess I shouldn't be though, as car prices seem to be through the roof these days.
Jeanne, I'm definitely going to vote--but might have to write in someone else for President. I'm not enthralled with either candidate. :tickedoff:
Joy, I'm sorry to hear that your family is still having so many problems with the flooding. And especially that working with the Fema folks is not helpful OR timely.
Hi Darlene. I just saw your message. I've had a good day--coolish, but sunny--and happy I have the new plants in the flower bed.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
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Ophelia aka "Fi" (five months)Quote from: SCFSue on October 11, 2016, 05:12:29 PMHi Sandy. It's good to see you here today. How's the weather in Portland? I'm thinking lots of pretty leaves on the trees and falling down. BTW, your new "grand" is a beauty!
Hi Sue .. The weather here in Portland is
true to form for Fall.... It is getting cooler and
windier as the days go on. Soon all the beautiful
colors will be gone as the leaves start to fall
from the trees.
"Fi" is progressing normally, thank goodness.
(She is my only GREAT Grand!)
and she is such a joy to all of us, being
now the only "baby" in our family.
(She is always in someones arms!
Lot's of women here, but her Daddy
takes her over when he gets home
from work. (Tough sharing!!)
Hi MaryZ! I wish you well with your up
coming surgery.... I am glad to see that
you have help coming to stay with you.
That should make all the difference while you
recuperate!
Have a great Evening, Everyone!
Sandy
Sandy...cute baby!
A cool 50 degrees and rain on the way....frost predicted for tonight.
I'm about ready to leave for lunch and a couple hours of bridge.
Have a good Wednesday.
Jane
Hi Gals, I didn't get back in yesterday as it was a stressful one. My GPS stopped working so I got lost twice on the way to my hearing appt and then again had to stop for directions to get home. I think I am going to call Beltone and see if they will service my hearing aids and do the tests in the future. They are close by.
Marilyn, $300+ sounds like a lot for a mirror, but I know that parts are ridiculously expensive. Hope you can get it replaced quickly. You asked about Wilmington and MP gave you some good links, so hope you found out what you wanted. Electricity is out in much of the Carolina's coastal areas and probably cell towers as well, so don't assume the worst. Just keep trying.
I just went down to Ms Frances' to check on her since she didn't answer when I called. She was fine, but cold and didn't know how to adjust the heat, so I was glad I went. She had a growth removed from just below her jaw a couple weeks ago and the path report came back cancerous, so she is going to have to go in for more extensive removal of the spot. Her daughter is flying in to be with her and I'm so glad. I would have been glad to go with her, but I imagine it will need care afterwards and I wouldn't be there for that.
It sounds like everyone is enjoying lovely fall weather now. We are too.
Mary, I'm glad the food is improving and I think it is wonderful that you have a deck to go out on and enjoy the lovely days.
Darlene, glad it's cooling down for you tool.
MP, are your geraniums still flourishing? HOpe your weather is great too.
Has anyone heard from Molly? I don't think she has posted in a month and I"m worried about her.
Sue, I bet your garden looks lovely with all your new pansies and violas. Good for you for getting it all done. I haven't bought any yet. My flowers in front have rejuvenated with all the rain & cooler weather. My red hibiscus is blooming beautifully and so are all the other flowers. I'll probably do my pansies in Nov.
Jane, frost already? Ugh! Have fun at bridge.
John's birthday is Friday and we're going out to dinner with friends to a fish place.
All the news here. Sharon
Good morning everyone. I think the reason that mirror is so expensive is because of the electronics within, ( the blinker and the heat.)
I took Freckles to my hospice class yesterday, She is so well behaved and I am trining her to be my Service Dog and she did great, she never moved from her spot unless I said it was OK. I don't let anyone just come to pet her they had to ask first and she didn;'t go up to anyone unless I told her to "go say hello", that is something we arew working on because she has always tended to go up to everyone. In public places if I am sitting she is to lay at my feet. If I am standing she is to sit at my side. If I seem to be upset she is to jump into my lad and distract me. I don't know if I ever mentioned that I have PTSD it is a side effect of previous domestic abuse, (a long time ago.)
Freckles sounds like such a smart dog. I hope she works out as a service dog and helps you with your problems. ((((Marilyn)))) Sharon
MaryP. Yes it does sound like 3rd. Time lucky for you. Now what age was husband number one when you lost him? I met some really nice men from age of 35 but just never wanted to marry again. Got so use to my independence after the 2 daughter grew up and married.Now all the men other than the one who was 9 years younger have passed away.
Gosh. they said nice and sunny but I hear the rain on my windows. Weather men...
.I don't think they know any more than we do.
Did you see where Donald Trump told people to make sure that they went out and voted NOVEMBER 28. should have said the 8th. Now the TV making fun of that.
Now the ones not happy who are Republican seem to be wanting Trump to step down and let the Man who he picked for Vice President to take his chance. I had never heard of him.
Can't make up my mind what to do today. For sure not housework. I thought that it wasn't going to warm out but not bad. Talked my Yard grass cutting man into cutting down the big Hosta's. They really need thinning out although they do fill up the whole area in Summer.
I know I need to take some DVD back to the library. I have gotten into the habit again now of going out to see movies on the Big screen. And boy are they big. We have some big movie Theatres here in town. Each showing about 10 different one . Seat so large and Plush. Some serving beer and wine and snacks now. I sneak my own in in my purse. I go to the 1:30pm shows and usually just about 8 people in the whole place.
I saw "Bridget Jones Baby" last week so cute. This week so far I have been to "Birth of A nation" About the slave uprising of Matt Turner. True Story. Read the book of about 20 years ago its good. I enjoyed the movie but it is showing the cruelty back then. Still want to see "The Girl on the Train". Sort of a strange Book. Want to see what the movie like.
Went and changed those new glasses I got last week. I just use for reading but Doctor gave me a new prescription to add a little to distance for driving. Not ever kept glasses on only when reading. I didn't like the ones last week so they are making a new pair a little different. Will give them a try. This time just a Bifocal not the 3 way.
I am trying to set up the Texting on my mobile phone also. I don't even want to use it but seems soon one will have to have it on as now seems its all businesses and everything else are saying. We will text you. And you have to have a 5 digit to allow this. I also did not have my Voice mail set up right. Got to work on this.
Now it is really storming so looks like will be stuck in the house anyway. so can play
Marilyn, how great that Freckles will be able to help you personally - as well as the good you do together. John's niece helps train golden labs (the puppy/socialization part) to be service animals, and loves doing it. I've seen a dog working with a woman with a seizure disorder, and it was great.
Jeanne, wish you could share some of your rain with me. We need it so much.
My big (and only) accomplishment today was to vote. The county election commission comes here so residents can vote. The state early voting starts on the 19th, so this is essentially an absentee ballot. I'm just glad to have it done before my surgery.
I have just had great good news: my beloved son in law Greg had quadruple by-pass surgery today, and it was a success and his heart is beating much stronger and he is now resting quietly. My daughter Anne and the 3 granddaughters (grown women, and one a cardiac nurse), Tracy, Paige & Melissa, who have been there all day, will be able to see him in about an hour. He will not be awake, but they just want reassurance.
I mailed my absentee ballot last Friday.
Wonderful news, MaryPage. Huzzah!!! I hope Jean can report such good news next week.
I went out to the University club today for lunch and bridge. Helen, our 97 y.o. member wanted us to meet there instead of her home. I had the special salad with strawberries and pecans with salmon and a yummy bread pudding for desert. The service was very poor--which is unusual. However, I noticed that most of the employees were trying to set up for a large reception at their covered pavilion outside the dining room. Only one server was working in the dining room and we had 9 at our table and there were at least 3 other tables with 4 diners. So it took us a long time to get our meals and then eat them. We did manage to finish by 1:30 and went into another room to play bridge.
I got some good, some bad cards, so didn't win any money, but I enjoyed playing.
The weather is beautiful here, sunny and cooler, but NO RAIN! We haven't had more than 3" total since April. My Azaleas are suffering. I just don't have enough oomph to drag the sprinklers into the back garden. I just keep hoping it will rain--and soon. There is none in the forecast now.
I hope you've all had a good day. MaryPage, hurray for the good news about Greg. I'm sending up prayers for a full and speedy recovery.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Fantastic news, Mary Page. It made me happy, starting the day :)
The Holiday 2016 catalog put out by National Geographic has a new item listed on page 63. Yep, a Mexican Train set. Only being that this is National Geographic, they have added a little historical bit which the normal instructions that come with the game do not (at least, mine do not) include. Here t'is:
"Despite its Mexican nickname, the roots of the game date to 14th century China."
Anyway, you may have a set for $59.95, plus tax, shipping & handling. I remember I bought mine about 10 years ago at Tuesday Morning and paid about $29.95, plus tax.
MP...good news on Greg.
Pricey set of Mexican Train. We've bought sets at WalMart for $19.95 and maybe a bit more that had a circular thingy and an annoying "train whistle" with a battery that a winner could press! :2funny: we see them pften at the huge outdoor market in Donna-Weslaco, TX as well as lots of extra plastic trains which apparently get lost by some.
We had 12 for bridge yesterday and I came in 4th or so, so got my .25 back. Our numbers will be diminishing now...several gals leaving for FL and TX at the end of the month, etc.
Mary....Friends had signed up for the Mississippi River cruise and they were called and said the route had changed...no more St. Paul to NO. They'll fly to Nashville, then the Cumberland River back to the Mississippi and then on to NO. Flooding and high river up here means ship can't get under the bridges. They were very disappointed as they wanted to see the leaf colors on the upper river.
Beautiful cool day here...35 now and there was frost on the roof. High only into 50s. We may need to make a trip to a Lowe's or Home Depot for a new porch light. It looks like a good day to do that.
Jane
I did not know NG had catalogues! Unfortunately I can no longer subscribes, I have other priorities :(
Jane, that seems a better price. Now the double domino cannot be found in our shops anymore. Mine date from the early 60's and many tiles are missing, because my son used them to build roads for his toy cars :D
Look for Mexican Train sets, Bubble. You cannot play with Just a set of dominoes. You need the whole set up and instructions. Probably someone you know owns a set and can show you.
https://shop.nationalgeographic.com/search;jsessionid=Wz6-ZboEuxsr7dp7f0jBSCzWJRxQYvc4yBN_tlMgBPhIb4G7n7te!2021553814?_dyncharset=UTF-8&Dy=1&Nty=1&siteScope=ok&_D%3AsiteScope=+&siteIds=ngstore&_D%3AsiteIds=+&Ntt=Mexican+Train&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchall&Nr=OR%28product.isSearchable%3A1%29&search=Search&_DARGS=%2Fcartridges%2FSearchBox%2FSearchBox.jsp
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=dominoes+set+mexican+train&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=111005602120&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15003638433384985987&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007939&hvtargid=kwd-28972852077&ref=pd_sl_8427c9boe6_b
jane, Your friends will probably see some color along the Cumberland River. We didn't see all that much when we took the St. Louis/Minneapolis trip in 2014. Tell them if the ship stops at Paducah, KY, (where the Tennessee River empties into the Ohio) to be sure to go to the Quilt Museum - it's fabulous! It's always the case, river trips are governed by the state of the water. We always wanted to do a trip from the Great Lakes to NO, but it was always offered in August - and WAY too hot. Oh, well.....
Forgot to tell you about the HORRIBLE thing I saw on Tuesday. I went to Walmart, and they had Christmas stuff out on the shelves. AAAAARRRGGGHHH!!!
I've been to Silver Sneakers, and my afternoon is dedicated to a mani/pedi and a visit with the Financial Advisor. I've got to get the polish off my nails and get them set up for surgery, then go sign some more stuff at the financial office. Lots of stuff to get arranged.
And, Mary...they can drive up the Mississippi and see the colors and stop at any of those towns they've somehow missed. They're both originally from MN, so it's not foreign territory to them. A drive up to Red Wing is easy from here. She said she also wanted to go through the locks. AND, they knew what had happened to mutual friends for the same reason.
MP...I've got my wide whale cords on you told me about and we're about to leave for CR and look for a front porch light.
;)
You go gal!
Funny you should mention those. I took my wide wale cords out of their plastic boxes yesterday afternoon and laid them out on my bed with the slacks hangers for each pair. These days, my arthritic fingers just cannot pinch those grabber things that attach the slacks to the hanger, so I lay them out on my bed after washing and Chip comes along and "does my pants," which means he pinches the grabbers and attaches them for me. Then I hang them in my closet myself. I guess it has been at least 2 years now that I've had to do it this way. I can, of course, release a pair of slacks from a hanger by myself.
Being very traditional of habit, and more than a mite old fashioned, I put all of my white summer slacks away in their plastic boxes right after Labor Day. This old crone only wears white between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and never before or after. I figure I am entitled to be set in my ways, and I only do it because I always have, and not because I think for a second that it makes a mite of difference to the Universe!
MaryPage, LOL - and, of course, your hat and gloves always match - as do your purse and your shoes. And NO patent leather until Easter. We know those rules.
Glad to hear it, Mary. Relieved you know all the dos and don'ts, as my great grandmother would be horrified if she thought I socialized with just Anyone!
And never out of the house without hat and gloves! :D
You've got that right, Jeanne Lee! (except I do. all the time!) Now what's all this about you being IN HOSPITAL????
I am getting an education here! ;D
I just saw JeanneLee posting at 11am today. I also read in one forum that she was back in the Hospital. Hope all is well with her.
Not yet learned how to play the "Mexican Train" No one around me plays games. I played the regular dominoes years ago and also brought back from UK last trip the "Tri-ominoes. My family use those. Maybe take a set of Mexican train over next time if they don't have them there. Shame that people don't play games anymore like they use to. Not even children.
I remember coming to the US and had one trunk that had nothing but hats and gloves and purses. Always matched to clothes when buying. Even a simple dress. I still have 4 hats but never, other than weddings do I wear one. Just the sun hats. Only own one pair of white gloves. I miss seeing men in their Trilby hats also. How they use to remove them when you met or got into a lift . Hate seeing them in the Ball cap hats. Never take them off even in restaurants. No wonder so many men bald. Air never gets to their heads.
Only 60 deg. here today. Saying will be in the 80s over the weekend. Some trees turning but not many. This weather can stay for me. They do say will have a cold winter. Not heavy snows though. Time will tell.
Good Afternoon, Buddies. I went to the grocery this morning with my "volunteer" driver who sat at the new in store Starbucks at Kroger while I shopped. When I was finished I checked out and took my basket to where she was sitting. She then drove to the front of the store and we put the groceries in the car. She helped me bring them inside and saw one of the books I have which was written by Wayne Flynt about his family growing up and the poor (which he was for a while) until he got his Phd in History, taught for a while at Samford U. and also Florida State, then was head of AU's History Department for many years. I've been searching since eating my lunch for his book about the political corruption of the AU Board of directors for many years. However, couldn't find that one which is the most fascinating. I've probably loaned it to someone who didn't return it.
She was interested because he is her SS teacher and I'm sure a good one.
I have partially cleaned out a chest in my den by pulling out one section of paperback books (45) but didn't find the book I was looking for. I've left them on the floor of the den in case she'd like to choose something else. She is making soup this afternoon and will bring me a bowl, so I hope she finds something she'd like to read. I still have about 100 more paperbacks in this particular chest. I hate to get rid of any book I like--I reread them when I need "old friends".
Mary, remind me when you are having the surgery. Good luck on getting your nails cleaned up. This is the first summer I haven't painted my toe nails since I was about 20! I have to wear sneakers with a very uncomfortable brace on my right leg whenever I'm not sleeping. I'm sending you hugs and good thoughts for great results of the surgery.
Jane, I'm wearing jeans and a sweat shirt inside today. So far we have chilly mornings--no frost yet--and sunny warmer afternoons. It'll be a while before I get out my corduroy pants!
MaryPage, I'm also a traditionalist mostly only wearing white pants during summer months. I do have a cream colored pair which I have on very rare occasions worn in September. (they are at least 15 years old!)
Hi So_P! It's always nice to learn how other people live. I'm glad to see you posting here.
Jeanne, my grandmother never went to town (about a half mile from our house) without wearing her hat and her lace up shoes with small heels, her stockings, and her much loved cameo (and most important--her corset!). I think my grandfather gave the cameo to her as a wedding gift. And she always walked to town and did her grocery shopping last so that Mr. Miller's son, George, could bring her and the groceries home in his truck.
I'm going to lie down and rest until my new friend returns this afternoon.
Sue
Puts me in mind of the many years I drove my Old Darlings around. Took them to the bank, grocery store, drug store, doctor's appointments, and so forth. Oh, and Bingo! I mustn't forget how much they loved Bingo at the Knights of Columbus hall! Well, Emma passed on when she was 94, and her older sister Mina when she was 103. I am the old one now! But Chip is my principal driver. The others help out in one way or another, from time to time.
Those gals dressed to the nines every single time they went out their door! I swear! And everything matched! They never married and had no family here.
I have a pair of cream colored wide wale corduroy slacks I wear in the wintertime. Cream doesn't count, and besides, they look snazzy with my pink sweater. Not so much on my bloopy old body, but in and of themselves, they look snazzy. Says this old Jitterbugger!
High today was 55, so the cords...grey with a light blue sweater...felt just right! Yep, white slacks are in the spare room closet...awaiting Memorial Day!! ;D
I just shudder when I see the ripped and torn jeans...and the $$$ these young women pay for the privilege of looking as if they're destitute....with 5-6" stilettos (sp?)..."spike heels" in my day. :smiley6600:
We found a porch light and so now to call the electrician and see if he can fit us in before 2020~!! :2funny:
Hi everyone...Sue I read....a lot and re..read my books...I have a box full...Mary...hope your surgery goes well....I spoke too soon on our col weather...it's very warm today ...like summer...I'm trying to let my grey hair grow out...not color it...but wondering if I shouldn't have some high lights put in...those of you that do this.....what color highlites do you use? I would guess blonde? Well time to get out of my recliner and do something....Darlene
Sue, my surgery is next Thursday, 10-20. I never have my toenails painted - my feet and toes are so awful that they are always in shoes and socks, so it's not worth doing. I've gotten pedicures for years, just because I haven't been able to get at my feet to care for them properly (and because it feels good). I've been getting my nails done (and painted) for several years now. But they have to be naked for surgery, so they'll get a breather for a while.
Darlene, several of my friends have stopped putting any color on their hair. They just got tired of messing with the process. They all look great, IMO, with their natural, ranging over all shades of salt-and-pepper to full white. Give it a try - you can always do something later if you don't like it. LOL
I've almost gotten all the financial stuff transferred and under one umbrella. Just one more thing to deal with and get a medallion signature verification. With any luck, that should get all the estate in my name/control. A little bridge after supper this evening - hope I get some good cards.
Sue. I now can remember that I was born early enough to remember when my mother still wore a Corset . I watched as she held on to the bedrail and her sister pulled on the lace up back. She always wore one. Sister was 7 years younger and they were gone by then. Thank goodness.
Although I hurt my back about 15 years ago and was fitted for something just like my mothers. Worked the same. Only had it on one time. Still have it if ever needed. Back got O.K.
Are you seeing improvement in your leg everyday.? I know I was glad to get my leg brace off after 7 months. Now its perfect. Thank goodness they have these things. Still have it also for if further use needed. They cost so much now.
Is it just me, being a fussy old "the ways of my time were better" ancient crone? When I was a teenager and in my twenties and thirties, all females dressed to look "pretty." We wore flattering wide skirts that made us look as though we had smaller waistlines than we actually perhaps had. The colors and styles we wore made us really looking charming. We did not feature our belly buttons or our cleavage. In fact I, living a sheltered adolescence in an all girls school, was always careful not to show ANYthing controversial! I can remember being shocked to the very core of my being the first time I saw a bikini. Do you remember these started in Europe, on the beaches of France and Italy? I get the feeling that young girls today dress to flaunt sexiness, whereas we truly were trying to look sweet and pretty. I do remember thinking of lipstick as being worn to look sexy.
Sigh! I miss those really pretty styles. Remember when the "New Look" came in in 1947? The war was over, we were returning to pre-war manufacturing, and hems could come down and skirts be much fuller, as we could use more material in them.
Yes, MaryPage! Belly buttons were well hidden - I hate styles today with them flaunted, men or women.
And remember when hair was styled - maybe with a curling iron, then to pin curls, or clips, metal curlers or those green rubber Shirley Temple curlers? You got used to sleeping with them.
And you could tell even from the back whether that was a boy or girl in the next car. ;D
i often, probably as often as every day, while watching all the women on the news shows, etc., wonder why women no longer fix their hair to look pretty, also. Back in the day, women wore a myriad of different hairstyles, according the the contures of their faces, etc. Whatever was most flattering to themselves is what they wore. So we had long styles and short styles. Hair done up prettily in the back, page boys, feather cuts, and on and on. Most of us wore hair curlers most nights. Now all hair is long, even if you're older than God, and it costs a lot of time and/or money to make it look like a rat's nest that has never been combed!
They are probably too busy,
taking care of their family, and their homes
while giving one hundred per cent to their
professions or working two or three minimum
wage jobs, to survive.
Opps.... that sounds very negative... but
the times have changed now that spending
hours fussing over ones appearance has given
way to more practical wash and wear haircuts,
and wrinkle free clothes tailored clothes.
As Bob Dylan said:
The times they are a changing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7qQ6_RV4VQ
And speaking of Bob Dylan ...
Look what he just won:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/bob-dylan-becomes-first-musician-214632799.html
Bob Dylan Becomes the First Musician to Win the Nobel Prize In Literature
Hugs
Sandy
I am going to share something I have never shared with you before. I have shared this with some people but not in an open forum. Maybe you will get to know me a little bit better.
I never mentioned the PTSD before because I was very private about all the years of Domestic abuse and didn't want anyone to feel sorry for me, or think very bad of me. It is something I have had to deal with on my own. Jesus has helped me more than I can say, after I got saved and came to know Jesus in 1998 it was a hard road. living alone with just my dogs and dealing with the PTSD, I didn't want to answer my phone because I was afraid it would be my abuser. And He wasn't the only abuser it started with my first marriage in 1956. I seem to pick abusers every time ( Alcoholics or Druggies) for quite a few years. I really got a lot better better when I moved to McKinleyville in 2003 where I was far far away from anyone who could hurt me. Every now and then I have nightmares taking me back to those awful times. Or I see someone who resembles one of the abusers or hear a certain phrase. That is one of the many reasons that I can't stand Trump. i get anxious just at the sight of him I do watch the debates but with Freckles on my lap holding tightly to her and snuggling my face into her fur. I will not vote for either of the two top candidates, for myself they are both evil. That is just me and my own inner feelings that I can't put aside I have to live with that for the rest of my life. I am so blessed to even be alive as I have been so close to death at the hands of another so many times.
Thank you for trusting us enough to share some of your story, Marilyn. I cannot even begin to imagine what all you've gone through, but my heart goes out to you. It seems you have some good place in your life, and I hope it continues for you. We're always here for you. Hugs!
Understanding and sympathy, Marilyn.
Once you have suffered from raging misogyny, you know it when you see or hear it. And, at the same time, you shiver and cringe at the sudden hordes of men and male-run institutions whose immediate reflexes cause them to engage in total denial of the possibility there might be truth in accusations from women against ANY man or men. And while we can appreciate the incredulity of women who have been fortunate to have never suffered the humility and mortification and lack of control over their own lives that such degradation at the hands of a man or men infuses in those abused, we, at the same time, flinch at the ease with which they dismiss even sworn testaments about such mistreatment and instead follow the lead of their menfolk in rejecting the value of the women or the validity of their stories.
One day there will be discovered an infallible method to separate truth telling from geysers of lies. Until then, the female of our species will continue to suffer under the thousands of years old tradition that everything about them is less, including their sworn words.
You give much more than you take in this life, Marilyn. You are an amazing woman. Hold your head high and stride Forward.
Marilyn, I am sorry for the emotional pain you have had in your past. I thank God that you are in a good situation now and have survived the bad times. Thanks for sharing your pain with us. We care! Big Hugs to you for getting out of the past and into a happy present.
I'm off to bed soon, Buddies. I have my annual eye check up at 8:40 tomorrow morning. I think my driver (a volunteer) will pick me up about 8:20. Everything in Auburn is close by!
Sleep well, Buddies and have a good Friday. (the 14th--so phew! No Friday the 13th in October!)
Sue
Thank you all for your empathy and wondfully kind words. I am a survivor, my mother always told me I was a survivor and I continue to be. It is all in the past now. but it is still indie of my very being.
Hugs ....
Marilyn, sending hugs and prayers as you continue to fight the PTSD. I know how debilitating it can be from watching my own daughter fight it. It seems though that you are conquering it with all of your therapy visits and other good works. Keep on keeping on and rely on your faith to strengthen you.
I posted yesterday but it disappeared. I commented on all the posts too, but won't this time.
I, too, remember the corsets my mom wore, the hats and gloves,, etc. I always had to change into "decent" clothes to go into town to the store. That meant I couldn't wear my play clothes. Even in college, we weren't allowed to wear slacks to class. I still love those styles from the 50's and early 60's before things got so scruffy. I agree on the holey jeans too. When I went back to teaching (after getting my kids all in school) in 73, my students all wore teeshirts, sweatshirts, and jeans--both boys and girls and the boys' hair was as long as the girls. I actually had one student that I wasn't sure whether she was a girl or a boy. The name was indeterminate. Later discovered she was a girl. I hated that time. The principal looked at me like I was nuts when I asked if pantsuits were acceptable for teachers. Oh well, things change. I do appreciate the fact that I can wear pants most of the time now. A lot more comfortable. I hate all the baggy, layered tops that are out now though.
Darlene, my hair is still mostly darkish blonde with gray mixed in. I have lighter blond highlights put in. It pretty much camoflages the gray. If your hair is all gray, I think I might try letting it grow out and see how you like it, particularly if it is a pretty gray. I always thought my mother was more beautiful after she went completely gray or white.
Sue, I'm glad you've found a new friend as well as driver. I seldom reread books, so I donate them either to our honor library at the clubhouse or to the Friends of the Library for resale. But, if I reread them, I would definitely keep them. Hope your eyes are okay. I get my toenails painted in the summer but usually don't bother in the winter. However, I'm finding it very difficult to cut my toenails now, so may continue it in the winter. I don't paint my nails with color, just with a strengthener and a natural polish.
Mary, what is a medallion signature verification? Hope you have good cards today.
Mary Page, I'm in total agreement with all your posts!
Today is John's 78th birthday so we are going out to dinner tonight with neighbors. The man has the same birthday, so we celebrate every year. Sharon
Sharon, a medallion signature was explained to me as sort of a "super notary". A notary just guarantees that the signature was made by a specific individual. The medallion has something to do with verifying that the signer has a certain amount of money - or something like that. Anyhow, whereas regular notaries are easy to find, someone who can verify a medallion signature is not everywhere - not even in any bank. And, most banks will only do them for depositors in that particular bank. This is the fourth one I've had to get on some of the papers involved in transferring our assets into just my name - even though I was either the inheritor or a co-owner. Seems stupid to me - but what do I know. Fortunately my small banking institution (a local credit union) has someone who can do medallion signatures, so it's been relatively convenient. I do hope this was the last one.
Sue, you've mentioned that your driver is a volunteer. So, do I understand correctly that you don't pay her anything? A lady here at the Terrace has two people who "drive" her, and she pays them $25.00/trip plus gas. I know this because she needs a special trip and asked me if I could take her to the store tomorrow. I'll gladly do that, and she says she is going to insist on paying me the $25.00. I'll argue with her, of course, although I don't want to make a habit of driving her. Anyhow, I just wondered. If it's all free to you, that's a great organization that does that in Auburn.
My partner and I had great cards last night at bridge here. I was hoping for good ones at duplicate today, too, but when I went, the building was locked up tight. Then I checked, and there was some sort of regional tournament going on, so no regular games. Oh, well..... Now, no duplicate until I'm able to drive again.
I was a volunteer driver for my Old Darlings. Never charged them a penny, and, what's more, I took them out to lunch once a week and I Paid! Well, after we were married Bob insisted on paying. Bless his sweet darlingship himself, he insisted on joining us once each week!
I did not belong to any organization. What happened was, they were my neighbors, and I left my apartment to go somewhere one day and found Mina standing by Emma near the front entrance and Emma was weeping. Of course I stopped to ask what was wrong, and Emma, at 90, had just lost her license. Mina never learned to drive (she was older by 8½ years), and they were so upset; well, naturally. So of course, being a total idiot, I soothed them by assuring them, as I helped carry up the bags of groceries they had bought that day, that I would drive them. Things got so busy with the places they wanted to go, I had to finally get them to understand I had a life, too, and could only DEDICATE one day a week to their errands, plus the occasional special event day. They adjusted, and also utilized one of those volunteer organizations and the county Senior Van when&if available. It worked, and I grew older right along with them. It is a good thing they both died before I had to give up driving!
Girls: I have a small question: My GP yesterday advised me to take Nexium for my heartburn (or indigestion). Have
any of you taken this?????It is now an OTC drug but still
expensive---like $24 per box of 42 capsules!
Joy
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/drugs/drugsafety/ucm322355.pdf
What is the most important information I should
know about NEXIUM?
NEXIUM may help your acid-related symptoms, but
you could still have serious stomach problems. Talk
with your doctor.
NEXIUM can cause serious side effects, including:
• Diarrhea. NEXIUM may increase your risk of getting
severe diarrhea. This diarrhea may be caused by an
infection (Clostridium difficile) in your intestines.
Call your doctor right away if you have watery stool,
stomach pain, and fever that does not go away.
• Bone fractures. People who take multiple daily
doses of Proton Pump Inhibitor medicines for a long
period of time (a year or longer) may have an
increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine.
You should take NEXIUM exactly as prescribed, at the
lowest dose possible for your treatment and for the
shortest time needed. Talk to your doctor about your
risk of bone fracture if you take NEXIUM.
NEXIUM can have other serious side effects.
{{{{{Marilyn}}}}}
Joy....there are a lot of acid reflux meds out there OTC. You may need to try Nexium and then something else if that doesn't work. Have you found any foods that cause it to act up?
Cold, windy, but bright day here. Off for Friday Night Fish Fry in a bit.
Jane
Joy, I can't tell you yea or nay - just what works for me. And, of course, all drugs have side effects - just part of the decisions we have to make.
I've taken omeprazole (generic for Prilosec, the forerunner of Nexium) for years. I started it for heartburn/GERD, and have continued it for that and to prevent stomach problems with the NSAID I take for osteoarthritis. I take omeprazole daily, as prescribed by my doctor. It's covered by my drug coverage with the Rx, and since it's generic, is quite cheap for a 90-day supply. I've tried reducing the dose, and the symptoms return almost immediately - so I stay on it. If you decide to take it, ask your doctor to prescribe the generic version, and it won't cost nearly as much as the OTC version.
Marilyn, surviving hard times is wonderful and I'm proud of you for doing that. You've made a new life for yourself. Hurray!
Sandy, your quote from Michelle Obama is a great one. I did see parts of her speech about "The Donald" and I agree with her--and many other women about his contempt for and treatment of women.
Sharon, give John my best wises for a happy 78th birthday. I hope your dinner out is yummy and both men enjoy the celebration.
Mary, Auburn/Opelika has an organization called "Village Friends, Village People". It was founded by a woman here who read the same article I did about a Boston neighborhood which had young professionals living in a neighborhood with retirees. The youngsters started a group list of themselves who would be willing to shop for and take the retirees places they needed to go. After the woman's mother died, she started a group called Village Friends who will shop, take others to appointments, to the grocery, etc. The fee for these services is paid up front ($249/year). I had the president and an employee of the village friends come to my home (and Tim, too) one day shortly after I came home from the hospital. After they described the services available, Tim was overjoyed. He still likes to take me to my doctor appointments as he thinks I'll forget to tell him everything the doctor says. So I paid the fee and when I need to go to the store or this morning when I went to visit my ophthalmologist for my annual check up, I called early in the week and was assigned a driver for both days. The drivers are volunteers who check the website for appointments with people who need help and so far, someone has answered my requests. So far I've only asked for weekly trips to Kroger, except for today. The man who took me today is a church friend. The woman who took me to Kroger yesterday has taken me to Kroger before. I don't know how many volunteers they have, but this has been a great help to me. And yes, this organization is a GREAT THING! I didn't realize how awful it would be to be unable to drive myself.
MaryPage, kudos (is this spelled correctly?) to you for helping your LOL's, but also for limiting it to times that you were able to take them places. That's the nice thing about this service--volunteers are not paid, but can limit the amount of driving they do for others. I try not to ask unless I really have a need.
Joy, I know next to nothing about Nexium, but it looks like Angelface has the straight scoop. I thought it was something like a stronger aspirin, but she's given you the whole scoop on it and hopefully you can make a decision about whether you can or should take it.
I'm going outside to turn the water on my newly planted pansies for a bit. We haven't had rain here since April (I think--I was out of it in April and May because of my stay in 3 different hospitals). My azaleas really need serious watering, but I just don't have the strength to drag the hoses around.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
P.S. where is Jane today? Oops, I just started to post this and see Jane is here now.
Hi Jane. I'm glad you have sunshine today, but cold and windy aren't my cup of tea. Enjoy the Friday Night Fish Fry.
Joy, just for information purposes, and definitely not to tell you that you should do the same as I do, I have had a gastroenterologist for years and years now. She has me on Ranitidine, which is a generic for Zantac, for my stomach (acid reflux, indigestion, gerd, gastritis, hiatal hernia) and on Dicyclomine, a generic for Bentyl, for my IBS. Have been taking both for simply ages now, and I do not know of any side affects. Both are prescriptions.
What is the news of your family's progress with the flooding problems?
Mary Page and others: My family (3) that are flooded out are (1) he has done all the work himself and has had the
floors (on 1st floor) refloored (sp) with beautiful hardwood
floors. I have only seen them via Facebook though. They
are living on the second floor---the rest of the flooring, etc. on the bottom floor (except for the hardwood floors)
has not been repaired. (2) dtr is living in a travel trailor on her property. (3)grandson and family are renting a very cute small home and WERE SO LUCKY TO GET IT while their home is being repaired. However, it is far from the
school the 2 girls attend and requires a LONG trip to bring
them to school.
Angelface: Thanks for the info re: Nexium. When I see all
the possible side effects I think I will just lose the $24 that
cost me and NOT take.
You're welcome Joy! I know when I read your post, it reminded me of something I had read and that is what came up.
I am probably the only living woman who took too many Bayer aspirin during a bout of strep and ended up with quite a bill and three days in the hospital with a dialysis machine!
I was disappointed that my hallucinations were not of the pink elephant or dangerous variety. I simply saw mice everywhere and an abundance of dust. ::)
Now I am very careful to follow any and all instructions. Each morning I take four 800 mg. each capsules for my osteoarthritis. However, acetaminophen does a number on your liver. I just today saw an article about Advil or ibuprofen, which doctors are warning not to take after 40.
http://www.ba-bamail.com/content.aspx?emailid=22934
Pretty soon we will be totally out of options!I have such a time with medications that I only alternatingly use Pepto-Bismol or Milk of Magnesia, and or Imodium.
I have IBS, Diverticulitis, chemical food Allergies, Lactose Intolerance and other abdominal issues. I recently had to add apples and raisins to my OMG NO! Food list. Sometimes it is like playing Sherlock Holmes as symptoms can take up to three days to appear, either bloating or unexpected shooting diarrhea I blamed everything on my colon cancer in 2000.
I just always keep my Dr. Prescription for omeprazole filled. Just filled it. it is about $34 for 3 months. I have 3 refills but only ever get it fill once a year. Just use it if I am going to be eating certain Foods. I never use the OTC . Always insist the Dr. give prescription as usually as cheap or even cheaper than OTC copies. Remember that when the go to OTC that to those pills a powder if added which is Magnesia. Need to watch that.
http://www.ba-bamail.com/content.aspx?emailid=22934
"When most of us have head or back pain, instead of bothering our doctor we simply reach for an Ibuprofen (otherwise known as Advil) bought over the counter. After all, these pills are advertised for just such minor emergencies, so what could be wrong with them? According to the latest FDA health warning backed up by this 2013 study in The Lancet, Ibuprofen is a risky drug that increases the likelihood of strokes and heart attacks. The danger is particularly pronounced in those over 40.
This article will update you on this important health warning, while providing you with some alternatives to over-the -counter-medicine that will not harm your health.
Note: The main contention of this article is that Ibuprofen should be avoided. This warning is no substitute for a doctor’s advice. Always consult your doctor for specific advice relating to your health."
My doctor has been telling me most particularly NOT to take Ibuprofen or any thing like, because those drugs will really mess me up what with the meds I am taking every day. And that is all I know about that. I don't take them, that's all. I just don't take them. I don't have them in the house. I am told that in case of emergency, I may take Tylenol for a short time.
Overcast, windy 50 degree Saturday here, and we're getting company in a couple hours. I'm having trouble getting going this morning. I hope I can find a forward gear soon. ;)
Jane, I've been having the same problem this morning. Still haven't found the forward gear. Have fun with your friends.
Joy, it is cheaper to get an Rx for omeprazole than to take Prilosec OTC. Nexium is a high powered med for Gerd. I've never taken it. I take the omeprazole every other day now as I have taken it for years and that's not a good thing. I can't seem to get by without it. I also take 2 probiotics a day. That seems to help my system. However I have IBS also and some other things set it off. I'm glad your family has decent housing while they wait on repairs. Nice that the son can do a lot himself.
Mary, hurray on the good cards yesterday, but bummer on the duplicate game. It's nice that you have offered to take the lady to her errands occasionally.
Sue, I agree that the Village Friends is a great organization. I'm so glad it is available for you. We have a club called Helping Hands and Volunteers that provides rides to some extent, but not as much as your group.
MP, I used to take ibuprofen all the time, but stopped when I was put on an RX for fibro pain. I'm so glad I did. I saw the article this week also. I never thought there was a problem unless you took too many at a time.
We had a lovely dinner last night. I had scallops and risotto and asparagas. John had sea bass. Not sure what else came with it. The other couple had crab cakes that were HUGE.
I've done my devotions and SS lesson so far and that's about it for today.k
Hi to all I haven't mentioned. Sharon
Sharon...I've been thinking of taking a probiotic daily....which do you use. I take ibuprofen on occasions...mabey I need to rethink that. Candy
Good almost afternoon, Buddies. I didn't get up this morning until almost 9:00. After breakfast, I went outside and worked on cleaning up one of my flower beds. I cut out died out foliage--2 trugs full--but one at a time. I came inside and rested between trugs. I love working in my yard, but it does tire me quickly.
Sharon, does your Helping Hands group charge a fee? I'm glad our Village Friends group does have a fee because it makes me feel more willing to call them. Tim does a lot for me, stops by 2-4 times a week to check up on me, but has his own business to run and having paid the fee, I call early in the week, tell the employee when I need a ride and she puts the request online to volunteers and so far, I've always had a volunteer.
Ugh, Jane, on 50* and chilly wind. I hope it gets warmer before your company arrives AND that you're feeling chipper when they get there!
MaryPage, I very rarely take aspirin, never have taken Tylenol or any of the others of that type. Fortunately I have very little pain with my bad leg. The brace is very uncomfortable by the end of the day and sometimes my leg has lots of pain--I have tramadol which I can take if needed. I think I've taken 3 at bedtime since coming home in June.
Angelface, thanks for the information on Ibuprofen. I think we'd all be better off if we had this kind of information--probably printed out so that it would always be on hand.
Jeanne, it sounds like you've found a system that works for you. How often do you fill the prescription?
Joy, I'm glad to hear the good news that your son is able to do his own repairs and that your daughter is able to live on her own property and grandson and family found a place to live, also, even though it's a long drive to school. Is it the same school they were attending before the storm? My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and all who've lost their homes in that storm as well as the ones on the east coast who are flooded now.
I'm in for the afternoon now. Auburn is not playing football today, so I am watching Vanderbilt and Georgia. Georgia just scored another touchdown, so they are ahead 13-10. I'd like to see Vandy win.
Hi Darlene. You were posting when I was getting ready to check out. I hope you're having a good Saturday.
Have nice Saturday, Buddies.
Sue
Darlene, I take Probiotic 10 from Vitamin World. You can order it on line. It has more than just lactaid type enzymes. I take one in the morning and 1 at dinner. Seems to help me.
Sue, no our group does not charge. It is a volunteer organization. I have driven before, but so often the trips are into Charlotte and I hate to drive there unless absolutely necessary. The group also collects donations for Back to School, Thanksgiving, Easter, and an angel tree at Christmas. Oh yes they also collect for the Domestic Abuse Center. They do a lot of good. You wouldn't believe the amount of things donated for all of those things. They also take gift cards or checks from those who can't shop and will use those to fill in what's needed, like turkeys for TG or hams for Easter.
Sharon
SCFSue. I will get the 90 day prescription filled about 1 time a year. Think I still had some from the last year left but I just don't use them Will go over a week and not take one. LIke I say, I seem to know the few things that I eat that will bother me a little. Then I will take one a hour before eating.
Same with the Advil. Maybe my thumb with bother me if I type a lot or sometimes lifting something heavy. I will take a Advil and within a hour it is O.K. Just not into taking pills. Now I had all my leg Arteries taken care of year and half ago. Will be checked in 6 more more months. the main ones in my neck area I will get done next week. They do Sona on all that every year. We Have one big area of the Clinic /Hospital here that Just does Arteries/veins and I believe they do people who have had stroke problems also. and Diabetics I see checking in. I got started about 10 years ago as my mother had trouble with her legs. Had Varicose veins bad and did pass from having Thrombosis, so I sort of got ahead and they just let me know when time to come in. Fun watching the machine as it shows your blood flowing all through your veins. They did close a couple of my small ones last time in my legs and sent the blood over into the main artery. Its worth having the test done. Medicare seem to cover it as all I see it a bill for the 20% . Even though people say don't need doing a Mamo at my age but they call or send a letter every year as the same time. Only take 10 min. and they have done that now for over 35 years.
That is another reason I hate to move from here down to Texas. So use to having things done and all within 3 miles of my house. Would hate to find new Dr. and hospitals who watch out for when things need doing.
This has been a day of absolute perfection here on the bay. So clear you can see forever, with lots of bright sunshine and everything, lawns, water, trees and sky, looking as though they've just been freshly scrubbed or painted. So far, we have not had real cold. Days are mostly in the high sixties or low seventies. It is supposed to heat up for a few days now, and then switch back to cooler. I am content if the weather gods just want to repeat today forever afterwards.
Had a lot of fun this morning. Granddaughter Jenny does the Morning Edition for NPR in Kansas City most weekends, and she was emailing me during the breaks. They have moved Emily, who is in her 5th and last year of Architectural School at KSU, into the basement and given her room to Simon. Becky, his grandmother, went over and took him to look at paint colors. He changed Emily's yellow walls to a shade of Robin's Egg Blue that I would have chosen for myself. Becky painted the room for him. A couple who have been living in Jenny's community are moving back to Europe, where they are from, and they had a big sale of their stuff. Jenny got the most gorgeous bedroom chest and nightable, again, stuff I would want in MY house, for about a third of their original cost, and they are barely used! So Max and Simon are happy to each have their own room. As soon as Emily lands a job, she will get her own digs. Max, the baby of that family of 4 children, ran for Class Representative for his 5th grade class, and WON! I am not sure what that is. We used to have Student Council Rep. Do you suppose they are one and the same?
Anyway, I had a lovely back and forth morning with Jenny. I love catching up with family news of any kind or dimension.
Talking about Ibuprophen and other pain meds. I take Meloxicam if I have to, No other pain pills OTC or otherwise. I have an essential oil blend for headaches that I put on my temples, for headaches. I use the Cannibis blend massage oil for my back, knees elbows etc places that I can rub it on.
It has been a wild weekend here with the storms, There was a tornado about 150 miles north of us, lots of lightening and thunder last night, twice it hit so close we thought it was in our back yard. It really scared freckles and the cats. Harry Cat was still outside and we couldn't find him to bring him in until the wee hours. I had shut off both surge protectors for the computers so those were all good. No damage that we can see sound the house. Morfe Thunder lightening and rain expected later.
Regarding Nexium-----
I have taken 2 pills---1/day for 2days----and I will not be taking any more. (there goes $24.00). After taking the 2nd one I had a bout w/diarrhea). I don't really know if it
was the Nexium that did it, but it will be a long time before I risk it again. I'll just stick with Tums. Pepcid AC, or such.
Joy
Wasn't expected but we are having a good storm today.
Just turned on to Don's Program and got out my Iron board with a big bag of Ironing. I just have put it off for 2 weeks. He plays for 2 hours and so will stick to it and get it all done.
Overcast but warm here today. Company is on their way back to St. Charles, and I've started washing of all the bed linens, etc.
Nothng more planned for today...laundry will keep me busy.
Jane
Marilyn, I'm so glad you had no damage. The poor furbabies were probably terrified though. Give them some pets from me.
Jeanne, I hardly ever do ironing any more. If I have something that absolutely has to be ironed, I take it to the cleaners, like some of John's shirts.. However most of the things I buy are perma press. You are so lucky to take so few meds. Good luck with your carotid artery surgery. Hope it goes well for you.
Jane, the sad part of having guests is doing the laundry and remaking the beds.
We've been to SS & church, had lunch, John has put in a load of towels, and I havve a potroast in the oven. Now I can play. All for now, Sharon
Only my one load of laundry for me today. I've been getting some knitting done - almost finished with a sweater vest for Sarah, watching Sunday Morning and some of Book TV.
Marilyn, I'm glad you didn't have any damage. The Pacific Northwest is really getting hammered.
Jeanne, I'm with Sharon - only more so. I haven't ironed since they invented permanent press, and haven't even owned an ironing board or iron for years. If it has to be ironed, I don't own it. LOL
Wonderful philosophy maryz, mine too!
Sharon. No. Not having any Carotid Artery Surgery. It is just that I have a sona on both it and my legs once a year. Just to see that no blockage or anything. Like I said I did have a couple of small blocks down by my ankle and they just cut them off and send blood over to a large Artery. Sort of think that this is something that got started couple years ago. I was one of this surgions first at Christie Clinic here in town but now they have 5 specialist in the Dept. and always full office. It take a while the first time and only do one leg at a time. next in a month. It is like sticking needles in all your veins. Then they Wrap. I had a couple of dark veins behind my knees for awhile. It took care of draining them. They also suggest that you use compression hose if on feet for a long time. Driving a long way or on a Plane.. I don't think it is told to a lot of people. I see men in there. It cost a lot and some insurances will not pick up the expense. Like I said. They got Medicare to cover part of mine and I paid the difference but the Medicare seem to be O.K paying the yearly checking. Will know after next visit on Wednesday.
Every on should have the Carotid Artery checkup done . Insurance or not. I think that hospital will do that for about $200. About the same as the Mamo Sona. They put all than Gel on you for all of it. Legs also. Blood clots are common as we age.
Good afternoon, Buddies. I went to SS and church, but had Olyne bring me home after church--so no BK burger today. I had a frozen salmon cake, some fresh broccoli, a ripe pear, and some baby carrots for lunch-plus a very small dish of ice cream. I've just come inside from a walk in my neighborhood and putting my newspapers and plastic crates on the curb for tomorrow's trash pick-up. After I eat something for supper, I'll roll the big bin down to the curb, too. I'll be watching Poldark at 9:00 this evening. And Mary Page, I watched Grantchester last night. These 2 programs are favorites which I don't miss.
Sharon, your community charity group obviously does a lot of good. It's nice that you have residents who have the time and also are healthy enough to participate in it. It sounds like you have a lot of participants in that very worthwhile program.
Jeanne, I do understand not wanting to move to Texas when you have a good situation with your medical doctors. Are your daughters able to visit often or merely infrequently? Bob and I had planned to move here in Auburn when we became less able to care for our farm, but since he died in 2002 I tried to stick it out down there. 2002 and 2003 were OK--not much rain and I could keep up with the lawn mowing (we kept 10 acres of the 40 mowed). However, by 2004 it rained a lot in the spring and even into the summer. I was starting the tractor almost every day and decided enough was enough!
MaryPage, I'm pretty sure that a Class Representative is much the same as a student council. Good for Max! I'm sure he'll enjoy working with other class leaders and it'll be good training for more responsibility when he's older.
Marilyn, it sounds as if you won as far as the heavy storms went. I hope you've seen the last of them today. Harry Cat must have found a hidey hole to stay safe during the storm.
Joy, I'm sorry about the Nexium episode. At least you'll be able to use the previous remedies, like Tums, etc. that you have used in the past.
Jane, I hope you're rested up after finishing the visitors laundry. I also like to get that done right away so it doesn't interfere with other tasks I give myself for certain days.
Mary, I seldom get out my ironing board, but last week I washed a blouse I bought several years ago from Coldwater Creek and no matter how soon I get it out of the dryer, it needs ironing. I don't wear it very often for just that reason! I've been doing laundry about every other day--with small loads. I save my "work" clothing--old jeans, t-shirts, etc.--for one larger load.
Hi Bubble!
I'm off to check on tonight's TV schedule. I know that Poldark will be shown on PBS at 9:00. I think I'll check my library's online website and see if they still have Winston Graham's novels. They usually move things written a while back out of the main library.
Sue
Sue, I love Grantchester, too, and have all of the books, as well. Ditto for Poldark. This is the second time someone has filmed Poldark as a miniseries, but I love it so much that I have watched it both times. Loved all of the characters each time, but loved the first actor who played Poldark best. Did you know the original actor (1975 series) plays a smaller part as an older man in this 2015 series?
But my really big favorite series is the Australian one that PBS is running right now: A PLACE TO CALL HOME. Oh, but I love it! I watch each episode twice, which is a Joy. We have 3 PBS channels, you see, and two are carrying it, but at different times. I like it even better than Downton Abbey! If you get a chance, give it a try. Oh, and I like the great house better, as well and all. It is called Ash Hall in the series, but in real life it is Camelot in Kirkham in New South Wales. Gorgeous!
I have purchased Season 1 of this series on DVD for Debi for Christmas, since she does not get a chance to see it. It is on sale at Barnes & Noble.
I just finished watching the first episode of a six episode miniseries on PBS called The Durrells In Corfu. I just had to catch it because I was such a big fan of Lawrence Durrell and his writings, especially The Alexandria Quartet. So Brilliant!
This series is loosely from the book by the youngest of the 4 Durrell children, Lawrence being the eldest. His name is Gerald, but in this series he is but a boy, and is called Gerry.
They were all brilliant and eccentric, and this series takes place during the thirties, when the family (father deceased) really did leave England and live in Corfu for a few years.
Your programs sound so interesting MaryPage. Almost makes me wish I could watch them - but it is not going to happen.
Bubble, it is not so much as the programs are interesting or not. It is though her enthusiasm that we ae interested.
Hi Gals, I've stripped the beds and have the sheets in the washer and redded up things a little. Also called a friend in HH who has a birthday today. I have some other calls to make this afternoon. One is to find a sub for my bridge next week. That's the day of my appt with the neurosurgeon. I hated to make it on bridge day, but I took it when I could get it.
I tape Poldark at a different time as there are 2 other shows I tape on Sundays that don't have an alternate time. I enjoy it too, especially the scenery.
Jeanne, sorry I misunderstood you on the carotids. Yes, I have mine checked periodically too. I've never had my leg veins checked but I don't have varicose veins or problems with them.
Mary, nice that you are knitting a sweater for Sarah. I imagine you are swimming and then on to playing bridge this afternoon. Have fun.
Sue, sounds like you had a lot healthier meal than BK, although you probably missed the company. Just thinking about BK gives me heartburn! I can handle McDonalds but not BK. I usually get a fish sandwich there. Yesterday, I saw that they are building a new Arby's about a mile from our front gate. That is my favorite fast food since it is so much less greasy. However, I seldom eat at any of them unless I am away from home at noon and still planning to go somewhere else.
MP, Sandy is right, your enthusiasm always makes your posts interesting.
Hi to everyone and have a good day. Sharon
Good Morning to everyone, Sue yes I think Harry Cat did find a place to hide during the worst of the storm.
Some days I just come here to read what everyoine has said and other days I have something to say. Not much going on here today, The sun came out and I took Freckles for a walk. I've had one of her t-shirts on her since yesterday but it got wet from the street during our walk so took it off and washed it. She will be wearing it tomorrow whn we go visiting, to my hospice class and to the library. Very busy day tomorrow.
Funny day here...overcast and 73 and humid! Weird for mid October. But, temps to start back down tomorrow...so real Oct weather, here we come.
I drove to Dbq this morning for my annual screening mammogram. I see the surgeon next week for our annual "meeting"....been doing this for 27 years now! He and I grew old together. :2funny:
Now to be on pins and needles awaiting a possible phone call to come back in. I know if I don't get that tomorrow, I'm good.
Woman doing the mammo was older...and said some women after a mastectomy won't come back because they believe the mammo gave them the cancer. Sad.
jane
Hi to all...Jane positive prayers for your results...I had mine in Sept...good for another year..today I'm on AB for kidney infection..I am fixing to take a warm bath and go to bed....Everyone take care..Darlene
MaryP
Both those shows sound like what I like. I did start watching The Durrell in Corfu last night. Now the Australian one I have not found. Once it get going then the Library will buy it . Usually after it gets to Season 2.
Candy. I use to be bothered with Bladder Inf. quite often years ago. Found out it was taking long soaks , Using bath Salts. I was told go to showers which I did. That was at least 40 years now. Not had one problem with BIs since. One time on a trip I took a bath in a Hotel to relax. Yes I got one then.
Found also that I can't use any kind of soap with lotions, or anything in it. Not even on my hands or body. Learned a lot over the years.
I've had a slow day--I didn't sleep well last night. Tossing/turning and just generally restless. So I didn't get up until almost 9:00 this morning. I did get a walk in, brought the trash containers back up the driveway, and just putzed around until Tim stopped by. I'm always glad to see him, but we had another conversation about changing my will--and I hate stuff like that. I know I need to do it, but yuck!
Sandra, my neighbor, brought me a nice plate of food late this afternoon. I'd already eaten, so put it in the fridge and will have it tomorrow.
I'm listening to "Smooth Jazz" on my TV's music station and am going to bed early. I hope you've all had a good day and everyone is feeling well.
Sue
Sharon. I don't have any Varicose Veins either. My mum did and that is one reason I had mine looked at as I had a start of one behind my knees. I sort of go for preventive Medicine going by what anyone in the family had over many years. I know that sometimes I feel like Dr. In The US think people should already have something before they come in and ask them to check things out.
I feel like they are the smart ones and I am the one with the Cheque book so I don't feel bad about asking questions. I have had some great Dr. over the years but many are retiring now .Quite a few dying. The young one coming in are not the same. Think things should only take 15 min. Appointments. Some don't even sit down like the use to.
Sue, do what Tim tells you and get the will done. I had the meeting with a new attorney last week to get mine done to reflect the new situation - will, power of attorney, durable power of attorney, medical stuff, etc. Just something has to be done.
Darlene, sorry about the UTI. I haven't had many, but now I take cranberry pills every day as a preventative measure. I hope yours resolves quickly. I hate having to take antibiotics - I always get a yeast infection. I'm sure I'll have one after this knee replacement because I'm sure I'll be taking lots of antibiotics. Yuck.
I did do my swimming and bridge today. I came in second last week (four tables), and that was good to hear. I'm sure I didn't do that well this time. But I had some interesting hands and got a play a lot of successful defense (always fun). One of my swimming buddies fell yesterday - on her face. She wound up with a broken nose, stitches, and dental surgery today. At least she didn't break a big bone, but still. I really hate it for her.
Only two more days, and it can't come soon enough. I went off my NSAIDs after Friday , and my body is really complaining. I have an Rx for pain meds, but rarely take them. That's not been true since yesterday. Not fun at all. I didn't realize how much good the daily Rx does. I'll surely be glad to get back on it regularly.
Darlene, the cranberry pills work for me too. The urologist told me to take them about 4 or 5 yrs ago. No UTI's since. You can get AZO analgesic pills for a UTI OTC. They help with the pain and burning, but turn the urine orange.
Mary, I know what you mean about not realizing how much the NSAIDs help till you go off of them. I found that out when I had to do it for my back surgery. They don't knock out all the pain, so you don't realize how much they do. Hang in there. Prayers for your surgery. Ouch on your friend's fall. Great on 2nd in bridge.
Sue, listen to Tim. Even if it is a pain, you want to leave everything in order when you pass and we never know when it will come. Nice of your neighbor to bring you dinner. Hope you slept better last night.
Today is my birthday so woke up to some lovely cards, a bouquet of flowers from John, and some chocolate croissants that Melanie had sent up frozen that just needed to be baked. This afternoon I'm going to a Women's Fellowship group with a neighbor and this evening John is taking me to Mamma Mia's, a small family italian restaurant we like. I'm sure I will hear from all the chicks too. Jonathan called Sunday to wish both of us a happy birthday.
Marilyn, I guess you'll be busy with therapy visits. Hope it goes well.
Jeanne, my mother had varicose veins also, but I have no sign of them. I've always been careful to keep my legs up on an ottoman when sitting. I think that helps.
Another beautiful fall day here except that it is to be 82 which is a little warm. Hope you all are enjoying your day. Sharon
Happy Birthday, Sherry!
Beautiful day here, too, and I'm slow in getting in gear again.
Only thing on the agenda is a haircut his afternoon and it's much needed. I'Ve got the laundry put away from yesterday...my pnly accomplishment, except for reading the CEdar Rapids paper...which doesn't take much time. :2funny:
Happy Birthday, Sharon!!!
Not a great night, but not quite so much pain this morning. All on my agenda was getting my pre-surgery haircut - and that's been done. I used a Great Clips coupon, so it was only $6.00 - and I really got my money's worth. I had it cut even shorter than usual. LOL
Sherry Happy Happy Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHARON !
HAVE A SPLENDIFEROUS DAY TODAY !
MaryP. Now I thought that "A place to call home" was a new show. But No. I saw that the Library have Season l,2 3. So ordered one and 2. Hope not one I watched years ago. Will see. Right now I seem to be picking up so many Books and things that I have already Read.
Happy Birthday Sharon......do you buy the cranberry pills like at Walmart....or health food store?. Darlene
Jeanne P, A Place To Call Home first appeared on Australian television in 2013, so it is not all that old a show. And, as far as This area is concerned, the Washington DC, Baltimore MD, Annapolis MD megalopolis, it IS a brand new show, because they just started showing it in these parts on PBS channels this July. It is an Australian import, and most wonderfully acted. Takes place in 1953, for starters. The frocks are marvelous.
Am really feeling concern about Molly, as we have had nothing from her for such a very long time, or at least it feels that way. Perhaps she is very discouraged at all of the bad news out of Egypt.
Now I saw Molly Posting. Think it was yesterday. Now I havn't read anything going on in Egypt. Now Syria. That place is awful. Will be nothing left of it soon. Such a beautiful country once. When will there be any money in all those place that are being destroyed and For What. Just maniacs gaining nothing. They had so much at one time.
Darlene, I get my cranberry pills at Walmart. Some are small coated tablets and some are large caplets - I don't know the difference, but try to get the smaller ones. They're easier to swallow.
Darlene, I get almost all of my supplements from Vitamin World on line, but if I run out, I pick them up at CVS, etc. I get the strongest extract available.
Thanks for the birthday wishes. I had a nice time at the Fellowship. Lori has called and Melanie is in Italy, so wished me happy birthday on line. Brian will probably call tonight.
I've been worried about Molly for some time. I do hope she checks in soon and that nothing is wrong.
Jeanne, I agree about Syria. Not much left to fight over now. Sharon
Thank you Sharon and Mary...I will purchase some cranberry pills....Candy
Molly posted in the Soda Shoppe: HERE (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=261.msg54333#msg54333)
Good afternoon, Buddies. I did my morning walk and a load of laundry which I dried and put away--other than that, not much else. I'm reading a James Lee Burke murder mystery with Dave Robichaeaux looking for the bad guys. I spent a lot of time today trying to send him hints, but apparently he can't hear me. The title is Pegasus Descending and I can't get my underline key to get under it! If you like murder mysteries and a good detective story, Burke writes good ones. Some of the bad guys are pretty awful, though,
I did revise my will after Bob died, leaving everything to my sons--but Tim thinks the way it is worded that if he predeceases Kris, she won't get anything. Jon's share will go to Alex and Nick if he dies first and I don't know about Bill as although he has raised Andy, he has not adopted him. I don't want them fussing over it--and I think they might.
MaryPage, I watched the Durrells first episode and will watch it again. I'm not familiar with the book, so may check it out at the library.
I've had one varicose vein cut out (or stripped--I think the procedure is called that). No problems since. I'd had that left leg swelling a lot prior to the surgery. If I'm going to be sitting for a long time--like at bridge--I wear knee high support hose. that keeps the swelling down.
Mary, I hope all will go well with your surgery. It won't be fun, but when you've healed and are walking again, you'll be glad you had it done now. Friends here who've had it done said it is wonderful to be pain free. I forget which daughter will be staying with you, but it would be nice if she could give us a short report.
Happy Birthday, Sharon. It sounds like you're having a nice one. Enjoy your night out at Mama Mia's.
Jane, I hope your haircut went well. I always feel better after a haircut--even when she cuts too much off. I know it will grow back soon enough!
Darlene, I hope the cranberry pills/juice/whatever helps. No fun to be feeling bad with that.
Jeanne Lee, thanks for the info about Molly.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Regarding wills.....
I have seen this happen, up close and personal
(to my brothers family), that wills need to be
very specific, because if there is an opportunity
for someone to take advantage of the wording,
then they very likely will.
Their excuse will always be, "if that is what
they really wanted, then they would have
stipulated that" ....
So you can not depend on people
"doing the right thing" ... Where
money and valuable are involved,
the gloves come off and someone
may unintentionally be left out,
leaving the family very very hurt,
and often times a split that can not
be repaired.
Better to be sure and not sorry,
especially if there is a question already,
of who is in line to get what.
Quarreling over estates, need to be
prevented, when ever possible.
:'(
Sandy
You are so right Sandy...
Morning, Buddies!
We're off to Iowa City today for Ray's appt at the Dental College. I hope it's cooler today and less humid.
My haircut yesterday was much needed. I'd been trying to let it go longer, but I just can't handle it. So...back to shorter and easier, I hope, for me to manage.
Have a good Wed.
Jane
And I'm getting my hair cut TODAY, Jane!
First we got up at dawn and took fasting me to the vampire. She was a new employee, a young Ashley. I am used to an old Cecelia, who has apparently retired since my last draw. But she was good: got me on the first stick, bless her forever.
We celebrated and broke fast at Grump's, where they obligingly gave me a cranberry lemonade and a Ranchero omelet without peppers and with grits. Yummy!
Now we are at home until noon, when I go to the hairdresser's and have my therapy session. The latter goes with the former, all for one price!
Think I'll have a little nap first.
Been in the 80s all week but now today getting cold. No sun at all and looks like rain. Will be dark early. Soon time will change and be dark by 5pm
Off to get new glasses I am going to try. Up to now just worn glasses to read but tired of taking them on and off all the time. Losing them. So my eye doctor trying me with a new Prescription. Says I may be able to keep on and walk around a little in these. Give a try. They had them back to me in 7 days. Just called to say in.
Jane. I am going to try now to get my hair into a short Bob. All summer have had it cut every 3 weeks and so don't know if I will make it. So far just the hair at my neck in the back bothering me. Hate it touching. My hair sort of curls a little more as it grows which makes it seem like it takes ages.. Did you go into Photo's. We all are showing photo of us when younger. Mine was long back then. But so easy. Won't go for it (To old). But try for a shorter type of cut.
My photo was taken in July 2016.
Jeanne, I could probably go without my glasses most of the time, but not for reading much. I've worn them all the time for so long, I had no problem continuing to wear them after my cataract surgery. I thought it was much easier than having to hunt for readers anytime I wanted to read something. Not John or our daughters - they use the readers, buy cheap ones, and have them stashed all over everywhere. That would drive me nuts. Just different stuff for different folks.
Jean got here midafternoon, and we're finishing getting my stuff ready to go. I'm to be at the hospital at 6:15 a.m. tomorrow. I'll show her how to post so she can come here to post a note, and she'll be posting something on facebook, so y'all can spread the word from there.
MaryZ. Now I just had, for last 10 year the reading glasses . I also got these after having cataract surgery Med Care paid for on pair. I also renewed the Proscription couple times. Never could walk around in them. I also had lots of $20 glasses around. Hated taking them out when shopping.
So now he gave me a prescription that will add a little distance to the top part and reading at the bottom with very little change. Looks like my eye test last month showed a little change in left eye. I never wore them to watch TV or go Movies etc. But these new ones I can tell a little difference if I leave them on and watch TV. I can read the small writing on the TV better. And can sit further back from the Computer screen. Desktop. Will try and see what happens. Cost about $315 which wasn't bad but to much to just not try to use. I go back to him in Feb. I believe.
Mary's photo was taken in May 2016, wasn't it Mary?
Oh, believe me, I am thinking about you and wishing you well. Well, the scary part will be all over this time tomorrow, and you will be being led down the road to recovery by lots of capable and caring hands. Good luck to you, my friend. Oh, and don't forget to send me news of Allison's trip as soon as you have any.
Hi Buddies. I was late to get up this morning and ran on slow time all day. Stacie is coming tomorrow to spend the night and I'll take her out to dinner. On Friday morning, she will drive us up to Birmingham to visit with Alex for homecoming festivities, a football game on Saturday and will bring me back home on Sunday. I think she'll drive back home after dropping me off. She may go straight home to N.O. from here.
I did get some laundry done today, took my usual walk, and not much else. I have el-cheapo reading glasses all over my house--but when I'm in a room and want them, they seem to have disappeared into thin air. I can read most things without the glasses, but if I'll be reading for several hours, I like to have the readers on.
I'm trying to decide if I'll watch the debate tonight. I tried the last one, but just couldn't stand the immature bickering from both candidates. What a mess for our country! I will vote, but may write in a non-candidate.
I hope you've all had a good day and can sleep well tonight. Mary, you've got an early rising and the surgery early also. I'm hoping all goes well and you don't have to stay in the hospital long. How long will Jean be able to stay with you? I have my fingers crossed and prayers for good results.
I need to call Stacie before it's too late this evening. I tried to get her earlier today, but she wasn't answering her phone.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue....sounds like a nice trip to see Alex.
Overcast here this morning. We could use the rain, too, though the farmers will grumble. Harvest is in full swing, so drivers have to be extra careful. Coming up at 55 or 60 mph on a tractor pulling two loaded wagons or a big, lumbering combine is not a good thing. Combines take up more than one lane, so tend to drive on the shoulder, too, and getting around that big item is tricky.
Off today for regular checkin with the allergist...today off to Dbq. Lots of driving the last couple of days.
Have a good Thurs!
Jane
They'll be having at that knee of Mary's this morning. Let's form a circle here in cyberspace and say a prayer.
Gorgeous day here on the bay. Way too warm for October. I have had burbley good fun ordering some books from Thriftbooks for a 4 year old great granddaughter. Have a pile of birthday cards on my writing place for me to work on this day. Ah well, I'll put a load of laundry in and have at it. It is a happy thing, too, to see the geraniums so loaded with blooms and enjoying the soft weather.
Son in law Greg is having a tough time, but is home. Anne has taken several weeks off from her nursing job at the hospital to care for him. It was a quadruple bypass. Daughter in law Deanna in hospital with perforated intestine (diverticulitis), and spots discovered on her lungs while there. Granddaughter Helaine's husband, Tim, at Johns Hopkins with serious problems concerning, mostly, his heart. I do not much care for having lived so long that I see the next, and even the NEXT, generation suffering. You know how it is, in the meadows of my mind they are all supposed to be still gamboling and playing and enjoying all of the joyous things of Life.
Thoughts go to you MP, for the many suffering in your family. Try to keep the stress in control.
This year the geraniums are anemic and I didn't plant any except for the lemony one which bears tiny blooms, but have a great smell and is supposed to keep mosquitoes away. It is also the end of the petunias. Pity!
Well that's a new one to me, Bubble! What is the name of the lemony one that smells terrific and keeps mosquitoes at bay? I have to have me some of those!
Good morning, prayers going up for MaryZ.
That lemony geranium sounds wonderful Bubble. I've been thinking about planting some in the planter under the bay window. I wonder iof the lemon smell would keep the cats out of the planter since cats don't like citrus scents. I've been trying to get some rose cutting to take root, One did but so ffar none of the Mr. Lincoln or Blue Girl cutting's have.
They just called to tell me the mirror is in for my car and I will take it to them on Monday. I sure miss that mirror, I use it
constantly, when parking, puling out of a parking space, backing us as well.
Gotta go time to fold the first load of laundry.
I'm sending up prayers for Mary as well. I so hope the surgery is successful and her recovery speedy.
I just got back from the vet. Bunny started having accidents in the house again, so took her for a urine sample & checkup. She has a raging UTI and so is now on AB for 3 weeks. I hope it works fast. The appt w/med cost $114! She is one expensive dog. I am wondering why the cranberry pills haven't been working for her.
Sue, how nice that Stacie is taking lyou down to Alex's homecoming. I'm sure you haven't seen much of him since your accident.
I wear trifocals with a prism to counteract my astigmatism. However, I haven't had cataract surgery yet. I am very farsighted. When I first needed glasses in my late 40's, I got readers, but like Jeanne, it drove me nuts keeping track of them. They didn't have the cheapies back then. So I had them make me bifocals I could wear all the time. When I was teaching, it was nuts trlying to keep track of readers. I progressed to trifocals for use on the computer.
Mary Page, so sorry to hear of all the illness in your family. I hope all recover quickly. Glad your geraniums are still doing so well. All of my flowers in front are loving the cooler weather and the rain we got from Matthew. In back, I have celosia in one pot and a couple of the clippings I did have taken root in the area next to the trellis. I was just pruning them back a month or so ago and didn't intend for them to reseed.
Bubble, I've read of the lemony geranium, but have never seen it in the nurseries. I'll have to make a special ck next year.
Jane, I remember driving roads with farm equipment--not fun, but they do have to move from one place to another, so the rest of us just have to have patience, I guess. Be careful.
I hope Jean posts how Mary came through surgery soon.
I have to go to the grocery in a bit. Sharon
http://www.scentedgeraniums.co.uk/scentedgeraniumscatalogue/prod_166613-mabel-grey-sherbert-lemon-scented-geranium.html (http://www.scentedgeraniums.co.uk/scentedgeraniumscatalogue/prod_166613-mabel-grey-sherbert-lemon-scented-geranium.html)
A little different than mine which has tiniest light pick florets. It does need to be pruned regularly but would look great in a hanging basket.
Just saw this on F B: Mary Zelle is out of surgery. The doctor said she did very nicely. She is not up to the room yet, but I'm in here. Rm 334 Memorial Hospital Hixson.
This was posted by her daughter, Jean.
Good new on Mary. that seems to have gone Fast. My Daughter gets her knee done November 11. She has cancelled out twice. Says she hears awful things. I have never heard any. So hope Mary can come on and tell us how well she is doing before long. Will send it out to Julie and put her at ease. They were all the time putting shots into hers. Must have gotten another Dr. who told her she should have had knee done long time ago. Shots just made more damage.
Glad to hear Mary's surgery is over and Jean has posted on Facebook about her.
Beautiful afternoon here...just in the 40s, so a bit of a chill out there. Allergy visit went well...and I'm happy with him. He said to try and cut back on meds after the frost. He's a believer is less meds is better. :smitten:
Off to get gas for the car and a carwash.
jane
Maryp...prayers for your loved ones...my family is going through some trials as well...so glad to read MaryZ knee surgery went well..and a speedy but careful recovery...I have been cleaning out kitchen cabinets today...taking a break...hi to any reading. Darlene
Thank you so much, Sharon!
Keep us updated as you can.
MaryPage, I'm sorry about the illness/post surgery trauma. Prayers and thoughts for all in your family in need.
So-P, thanks for the info on that geranium. That's a new one for me.
Marilyn, I'm glad you're getting the new mirror for your car. I'm sure you're relieved.
Sharon, I'm sorry to hear about Bunny's accidents and the infection. She's such a sweetie and I know it is hard to know she's not well.
Jeanne, several of my friends have had knee surgery. Most have had good results, the one who didn't is overweight and I think the stress on her repaired knee made it more difficult to heal. I hope your daughter's surgery goes well.
Jane, I've not been taking my allergy medicine because of the others I've been taken. So I'm having drippy nose syndrome--but it's not so bad since I'm not outside as much as usual.
Darlene, prayers from here for your family. Good for you for cleaning out your cabinets. I need to do it, too, but that's something I keep putting off.
Stacie got a late start this morning and I have no idea when she'll get here. She pulled over about an hour ago and called to say she'd be late. I'll take her out to dinner when she gets here.
Have a nice weekend, Buddies. I'll be back on Sunday evening.
Su
MP...hope all ill family are doing better tonight.
Candy...hope your family's difficulties smooth out as well.
Sue...enjoy the weekend with Alex and Stacie.
Marilyn....hope the mirror repair goes fine.
Sharon...hope Bunnie is doing better.
Jeanne.....fall is definitely here....frost again tonight....maybe killing one.
I have a leak on my front loader, and the guy is to call when he has the new gasket. He says that's a common problem with older front loaders. Because we have no one locally who repairs appliances since the local bankruptcy of the only place, the fellow has to come from another town. At least he called back and gave us an idea of the $$$ involved.
Jane
Chilly Friday greetings...in high 30s and only to get to law 50s today. Quiet day here, except for taking my car to the deLer for servicing for winter, oil change, etc.
We have a TV station that has started running funny "take a break from political ads" things....like the old ping pong game that was an early electronic ad....ball goes back and forth slowly and is hit back by a vertical sliding paddle....very calm and slow. It's just black and white...and ends with "You're welcome."
Have a good Friday!
Jane
From Jean on FB: Mary Zelle has been up out of bed!!! PT has been here for a torture session; she seemed to be quite pleased with Mom's first effort
Thank you again, Sharon. Such lovely news. Mary is a winner, and she's going to be not only fine, but better than ever!
It's really me. But on my iPad so not much. Up in chair. Not real comfortable but not awful. Pt will be back this afternoon. I'm supposed to be doing some walking. Thanks for all the love.
MaryZ. Sounds good. I am going to copy you notes here and send to Daughter Julie. So that she doesn't back out again before November 11,
Making something today that I have not had in years. Fact I think last was in UK at my Aunts 3 years ago. Friday I go through the fridge, freezer to see what left before store shopping. Had some strip steaks in freezer. big onion. lb mushrooms . Perfect to make a Steak,onion,mushroom pie. Even some butter to make the crust. So I made 2 8 inch pies and took some of the filling to use for my lunch. Put over some mash potato's and some sprouts.. Had some broccoli. 3 strips bacon and will have some mash potatoes left and so will make some Broccoli, Cream soup for the freezer with those. Clears the fridge out.
Put my back out sleeping wrong last night so keeping on my feet walking around. Seems to be getting better. Better not sit at the computer long.
Mary, wonderful to see your post. I read on FB that you walked to the door. Glad you're doing so well, but I know how uncomfortable you must be still.
Really chilly here. 50 this morning, high of 65 this afternoon. But supposed to be in the 70's all next week.
Jeanne, you are so good to cook such good meals for yourself. Not sure I would go to that much trouble.
Jane, the breaks from TV politics are great. I just tape everything I want to watch and fast forward through all the politics and commercials.
Hi to Ginny, Joy, Darlene, Marilyn, Molly, Sue, and whoever else I've missed. I just remembered Sue is gone this weekend. I hope she has a great time at the Homecoming with Alex & Stacie.
Sharon
Hi everyone..great to see MaryZ is doing so good....It's cooler here today...walked a mile earlier..will try to walk another mile late this eve.....I was looking at my vitamins this morning....without realizing it...I take about 7. Surely there's a vitamin supplement in just one bottle to meet ones needs....any comments on this. Have a great weekend buddies...Darlene
I know the pt is so important, and I'm having hard time. Doing some then hyperventilating and with panic attacks. Sigh... Hope things go better tomorrow.
Mary.....tell the PT what you're experiencing with the panic attacks. Those are terrible. Thinking of you and hope PT goes better.
Candy...I've been taking a One a Day for Women 50+ but more I read the less confidence these are really doing anything good for me. I may finish this bottle and be done with them.
This morning I took our no longer used prescription pills to the city collection site....two policemen in the lot by the Dept collected them. One was a former student. Huge guy....he's really grown since he was a 14 yr old! 😊
Beautiful day here....Ray watered, we watched IA lose to WI, have AL on now, laundry ongoing, and peanut butter cookies baked and ready for the freezer.
Jane
Jane, the therapist was well aware of it. I just couldn't do what was requested and was nauseated and hyperventilating. Hopefully better tomorrow.
Have they put you on the knee bender machine yet? That really seems to help with flexibility. I'm surprised they are doing such difficult pt already. Hang in there. It will get
better!
Darlene, I take Centrum Silver, not for women or men specifically, just the general. The women's has iron in it which we don't need now. I take it because it has lots of minerals as well as vitamins. However, I still take larger doses of specific vitamins that I feel are necessary.
Sharon
Maryz....sure hope that gets easier for you soon.
I am not gung ho for taking a lot of stuff, but my personal physician has had me taking extra Vitamin D3 and Vitamin B12 for some years now. Additionally, I have ALWAYS taken a multi vitamin, and just now the one I am taking is ALIVE for Women 50+. I had to take the chewables for about a year, for swallowing reasons, and got the bright idea about halfway through that period that I would take only 1 of these each day (the daily portion being two) and save some money. Well, after a while I started to feel just terribly fatigued all the time. After several months, I went back to two each day and began to feel much zippier. I swear! Next week, I am going back on the pill, as opposed to the chewable.
So I do believe, as the documentaries have said, that the vitamins fill a need for many of us. Our bodies are being depleted, by Mother Nature, of many things that once boosted our abilities. What we need to be careful of is the Brand.
I take no other over the counter assistance. Just the one D3 and the one B12 and the one ALIVE for Women 50+. Works for me!
Never taken any Vit. yet. The Centrum Silver seems to be the one Dr. recommend to older women. I tried the few years back and sort of me feel sick.Have to make sure nothing has Iron in they say. I think I may take some over the winter. Don't know what it is but I seem to be sleeping longer. at least 9 hours and can still nap a hour in the afternoon if I am home. I do have to find something more to keep me busy this winter as I am beginning to get bored a lot.
Beautiful day here...we walked this morning, and then have been doing some garden stuff...bringing in little birdbaths, stepping stones, gazing ball, etc.
I also swept and blew the driveway where leaves pile up. Walnut trees are bare and others losing leaves fast. Yardman will get the leaves up and away and landscapers are to co e with trellis and cut down what needs cutting down, etc. we just can't do that any more.
We still have the hanging geraniums on the fro t porch and two large pots of them on the patio. Others have been dumped for the winter.
Jane
I'm at the rehab facility, very nice. Will get evaluated in the morning. I'm sure the bicycle thing will come sometime
Another splendid day here on the bay. Annapolis has settled down into a favorite time of the year for us. Not as many tourists, although always some. Both boat shows have come and gone. We are host to the International Sailboat Show, immediately followed by the International Power Boat Show, every October. Traffic is horrific. Our local paper reports sales were way up at both this year, and that is a GOOD report on the economy. I tell you what, some of those yachts they sell cost heaps more than most homes most people own. Gives me a kind of sick feeling running across my stomach, it does!
I am noticing something strange in the matter of leaves changing colors this year, and am wondering if you see the same. We have a lot of trees, a majority of trees, with no changes yet whatsoever. But quite a few have one branch changed, or a twig here and a twig there, almost like polka dots on the tree, but nothing more. Really weird. I cannot remember having ever seen anything like it.
So happy Mary feels up to posting. Keep it up, Gal! You're going to be BETTER than new!
Jane, it sounds like you are getting everything shipshape for winter. We are a little slower here. We're to be in the low 70's, high 60's all this week. My flowers are still doing well, so putting off getting the pansies. I just cut 3 hydrangea blooms to add to the flower arrangement John got me last week. It included some pink & white hydrangeas that were gorgeous.
Mary, I'm glad you're in the rehab. The first couple weeks are rough, but by then you should turn the corner.
Mary Page, glad your weather is as beautiful as ours. Cannot imagine spending that kind of money on a boat!! Of course, I'm not a water person.
John left this morning for his tournament in north Charlotte. Because the evening games last so late, he stays in a motel. I'm glad because I don't want him driving late at night that far. (about 1.5 hrs.)
I've got to go run some errands and then if I'm energetic enough, I'll switch out my summer capris and my cords and the tops.
Are any of you Cubs fans? John and his family have always been diehard fans, so he's over the moon. He wore his Cubs hat to church yesterday, but the native Southerners didn't even know what it was!! A lot of the transplants commented favorably though. Lori & Brian are carrying on the Cubs fan tradition too. Hi to all. Sharon
I do not qualify as a fan of any of the sports; just don't follow them at all. However, the statistics Chip has told me about the Cubs have put me in awe of what's happening in baseball this year, and so yes, I will be rooting for this underdog team to triumph! It most certainly is their Turn!
Go Cubs!
I took my car to the body shop this morn ing in the pouring rain, I drove Keith's Camaro back home , he had followed me over, Godh that car need new wipers so bad and have for the last 4-5 years and he hasn't done anything about it. I could barely see between the dusty inside windshield and the bad wipers, I was so nervous driving. He never bothers to clean the inside of the the windshield. I have him signed up for the AARP class for this month, after that I will send the form in to DMV for him to take the drivers test, I wonder if he can pass it.
Thanks, Mary Page, for your added cheers. Yes, they are long overdue. John told his sister to go out to their dad's grave and look for any sign of trembling and upheaval! Apparently the whole family listened to every Cubs game on the radio when he was growing up. I follow them to some extent just to keep up with the family conversation about them. I am not a baseball fan or much of a sports fan in general.
Marilyn, that is scary about Keith's driving and upkeep on his car. I'm glad he's taking the AARP course. That will also lower his insurance rates. I do hope he takes the driving test as well. Sounds like he really needs it. Sharon
Hi Buddies. I had a great time in Birmingham with Stacie and Alex. I'm concerned about Alex, though. He's always been fairly lean, but has lost some weight. He has a meal plan paid for by Jon and Stacie, but told us he eats a large breakfast, but has classes at lunch time and doesn't go to the evening meal. I think he's depressed, but Stacie doesn't think so. I'm going to nag him via e-mail in hopes he'll at least eat supper. He has a 1:00 class daily and uses that as an excuse not to eat lunch.
The university had special activities all day Saturday--lunch was catered by Nick's barbecue and there were tables manned by alums and students with desserts, home made cookies, fruit, etc. The lunch was outside at the large grassy area 'midst the classroom buildings.
On Saturday night we went to the Samford theater where Alex works every evening as part of his work study program. He was wearing a suit and selling tickets and looked very handsome. Lots of parents and students were there for the weekend, so the theater was full. The students presented Fiddler on the Roof with primarily student actors, but Tevye and his wife--forgotten her name already--were played by professional actors. The students/art department made the sets and the production was wonderful.
Sunday a.m. we took Alex to I-Hop for pancakes/etc. I had French Toast and Coffee. Alex ate every bite he ordered (strawberry pancakes and some other goodies) so I think his poor eating at the school cafeteria is because he doesn't like what
they're serving. I suggested getting a large salad and adding hard boiled eggs, or some other protein. I hope he'll go to supper and order something like that. He has a class at 1:00 and I think that's why he skips lunch.
I'm still tired and am planning on a nice "lie down" with a book I'm reading.
Mary, I am so glad to hear that the surgery went well and you've started therapy. I know it's tough, but I'm banking on you to work hard at it and get well soon!
Have a nice day Every Buddy!
Sue
MaryZ. Was talking to Daughter and telling her how well you seem to be doing. Now were you 2 days in hospital and then went home to do Rehab or to another hospital type for it ? Way her doctor talked she would be able to go home in 2 days and have ReHab at a place closer to where she lives than having to go clear into the city.
Hope he is right. She doesn't do well in hospital type places.
She is ready to get it done and she was in bed with leg hurting all weekend as she had taken 5 grandchildren to some Haunted house things and lot of walking.
I moved to an inpatient rehab facility yesterday. It's very nice. I had two PT sessions today. Don't know if they'll do another or not. Good sessions and will be daily. Glad I'm here. I'm not ready to be home without professionals yet.
Afternoon, Buddies.
I had a massage this morning, and then we and friends went to CR.
Rain and cold to come from tomorrow on to the end of the week.
Tomorrow I see my Cancer Surgeon for my yearly checkup...mammo apparently good since they didn't call me back for redo or other tests. It's been 27 yrs now. Whew!
jane
Great news on the Mamo Jane. People keep telling me you don't need to have a memo at my age but I just go ahead. Mine in next monday.
MaryZ. I think that is a better Idea to have people go into a Inpatient Rehab for a few days. Better than being at home and having to be taken to one all the time. Do you think that age is the difference or a person living at home single.
Maybe they just haven't told Julie she has a choice. Now she said the test she had to take prior to having it done are Good for a month and she had them done 10 days ago. Seem to do things different in Texas.
I went today and got my Ears all taken care of. Seems they get clogged up every 5 months anymore. Dr. Gone but the PA did a great job. Like her .better. Can hear again. Since i had the operation where they moved my ear it seems to get something like skin forms over my ear drum . She showed me what it looked like. All the nerves were cut back there and so that may be causing it. All feels good other than that. Will just keep going back when I need to.
Mary, I'm so glad you're at the rehab and had a good session today. Keep up the good work--and soon you'll be able to go home. The hard part is to keep doing the exercises at home. Big Hugs to you!
Congratulations Jane on 27 years cancer free! I'm 20 years cancer free and what a joy that is.
I'm off to bed as soon as Dancing with the Stars is over. Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Hi Buddies. My mouth is improving. Had 2 teeth pulled. One a lower tooth the other one an upper. Both on the left side. I am still having pain, so have been using RX ibuprofen for the continuing pain. :'( This is what the doc wrote a script for.
Good night.
GinnyAnn..good to see you posting.
Overcast, cold day here...and lots of rain coming, I guess.
Jane
It was really cold this morning when I went to get the paper. Supposed to be a high of 65 today. I've got a haircut scheduled at 1:00, then need to go to the library and the grocery. John had a good day yesterday at the tournament. Hope it continues today.
Mary, hope things continue to go well for you at the rehab. Since you didn't mention it, I gather that the anxiety/panic attacks have stopped. I hope so. Do be careful in the shower. When I had mine done, I began by sitting on the seat and washing as much as I could, but then I stood up to wash the rest and my leg suddenly gave way and I fell backwards out of the shower. Not a good thing, and horribly embarrassing to have the orderlies have to come in and get me up when I was stark naked!! :tissue: I was fortunate not to hurt anything but my pride and my tailbone.
Jeanne, I do hope Julie gets her knee done and that everything goes well for her.
Jane & Sue, wonderful #'s of years cancer free. I'll be 16 yrs in January. I don't go to my oncologist anymore for a breast check. My primary care doctor does it with my annual. Of course, I still get my mamm's regularly.
Ginny, is that 2 more teeth pulled? or were you referring to the ones done a couple weeks ago. I don't envy you that. The only ones I've had pulled are my wisdom teeth. That was more than enough.
Sue, I'm so glad you had a good time in Birmingham. I do hope Alex will start eating better. He could get himself in a mess if he doesn't. What is he studying? I forget if you've told us. Braeden has to get his college apps in by Nov. 1st. He has at least 3 schools he's considering, but he doesn't have to make a final choice till May.
Hi to everyone. Have a good day. Sharon
Hi gals. Glad to be in a position to comment and actually feel like it. Ginny Ann, glad you're finally getting some good help for your mouth. That's no fun.
Sharon, of course, I'm inside, but we're still having temps in the 80s around here. And, no rain, of course. If you see a national map, there are two areas of extreme drought - Southern California and the Chattanooga area. Crazy!
I'm SO much better today. I've had a shower, gotten my hair washed, and actually been to the toilet - all wonderful accomplishments. The PT gals both told me I've done a great job today. No panic this time, and had enough pain medicine to keep that under control. I definitely will agree with the inpatient rehab. IMO, the folks here are MUCH better dealing with patients here than in the hospital. Things were too fast and rushed there - at least for me. In the hospital, it was too much about getting me walking and farther and to the potty and to the hall, etc. Here they first worked on some strengthening to the leg, and just more standing and weight-shifting - before they actually worked on getting me walking any distance. She measured this morning, and I had walked 30 feet. It doesn't sound like much, but definitely was. I could hear Jean all but crying behind me, she was so pleased. I sat in the wheelchair to have lunch today, and then got taken to the potty. I'm now through with PT for the day, but at least no more bedpans.
Jean has gone for a while. She's been so good, but is having a tough time in this facility. She's very sensitive to any artificial fragrances, and they use a lot of air fresheners here. I noticed it when we first came in, but have gotten used to it now. Anyhow, coming here was definitely the best plan. I really don't think I'd be doing as well as I am (5 days post) without it. Jean reevaluated my wardrobe and went to Walmart to make some adjustments, so I'm well fitted out with "lovely" exercise clothes, etc.
Jeanne, all situations are different, but in general, I'd definitely recommend an inpatient rehab facility at least for a week or so. Depends on your daughters age, insurance, living conditions, etc. I know the recommendations are based on things like age, other medical condition, whether living alone or not, number of stairs in the house, etc. - all important considerations.
I had my BC lumpectomy/radiation in 2005, so I'm not quite as far along. I'll continue to have my annual mammogram as long as they keep recommending it.
The surgeon who did my mastectomy has followed me and orders the mammo and he checks me physically every year. All was good and so he said, "See you next year." I guess these go on for quite a while.
He asked about Ray's leg and I'd taken a photo with my cell phone and showed him and he was pleased with the healing, so we got two doc opinions for one visit! :coolsmiley:
It's still cold and windy. I did go get my driver's license renewed since it'll expire while I'm in TX. They give me a paper copy and I now await the real plastic one from the state. Some sort of homeland security thing, I guess. You used to leave with the real deal. Now it's up to 3 week wait which is why I had to go now.
I'm in until we go for Taco Tuesday tonight.
jane
Seems longer, but I guess it's just been 4½ years since my cancer.
Ginny Ann, I am glad you have had dental care, but am worried about your still experiencing pain. Did your dentist study your list of medications before prescribing the ibuprofen? I ask because that is so important. You see, I cannot take ibuprofen because it would interfere with some of the prescription medications I take, and that would be very bad for my health. You have to make sure your doctor, your dentist, and your (preferably) one and ONLY pharmacist are all up to date on precisely every med you take. Oh my, I sound as though I am preaching to you and/or I don't think you have a brain in your head. And believe me, I think you are Very intelligent and I don't wish to put my oar in. But I have been frightened (something I do more and more easily these days) at the thought of what affect the ibuprofen CAN have on certain medications; probably not the ones you are taking.
A lovely coolish day here on the bay. I am LOVING these recent days. Debi came by on her way home from school this evening and picked up two of my geraniums to take home with her to winter over in her Florida Room. She picked the shocking pink ones, a good choice. I am NOT watching the world series tonight, but Go Cubs!
I saw Tom Hanks on the Stephen Colbert show last night. Oops, it isn't called that now, is it! Now it's the Late Show. I think. Anyway, Tom Hanks gave a very impassioned explanation of why he is rooting for Cleveland, and it was fascinating to listen to. He has quite a history with that town. Who knew!
Just a quickie this evening. My cleaning lady was here this morning and as she left, my ride to the Assisted Living facility where I eat lunch and play bridge once a month showed up. I had a nice lunch but lousy cards which I didn't play well, so I got a dollar because I was the low scorer today.
Wait Until Dark is starting on TCM and I'm going to watch it. The only time I've ever seen it was at a movie theatre, don't remember where, but I screamed out loud when the bad guys opened the refrigerator door and Audrey Hepburn was revealed. Do you remember this film and did it scare you?
GinnyAnn, I'm glad to see you here this evening, but sorry about the pain you're having related to your dental care.
Big Hugs to all.
Sue
good evening everyone, At my hospice class today we were told that next week we will all get the TB test and will ahve to go back next Thursday or friday to have it checked. I've been taking Freckles with me to class.
Hi Gals, a quickie from me too. I've been to Harris Teeter to pick up an RX and some more ice. My fridge has stopped making it and I can't drink much water without ice in it. At 1:00 I will leave for my appt with the neurosurgeon, so think good thoughts for me. I'm glad my neighbor agreed to accompany me since it is downtown Charlotte.
Ginny, I hope you feel better soon.
MP, I'm thinking about replanting one of my hibiscus in a plastic pot and putting it in the garage to overwinter. It has been so pretty, I hate to throw it out. I know your daughter will enjoy your flowers.
Sue, too bad about the bridge, but that's the way it goes sometimes. I haven't seen that show.
Marilyn, we used to have to have TB shots when I first taught. But a good idea if you're working around sick people.
All for now. Hi to everyone. Sharon
Hi, I'm back. Home from the neurosurgeon. Nothing definitive yet, but he wants me to get a mylegram and then come back to discuss it. He didn't feel the MRI showed enough detail. At least there's a path forward. He didn't tell me to go home and grin and bear it. :) Sharon
We are really having a bad storm here at the Moment. Went to a funeral at 1:30 today. Just managed to get home before it really got bad. Wasn't a big one as he was cremated and just a small service. Glad it wasn't one where I had to go to a Crematory. Seems the ones I have to attend always fall in the Winter when it is snowing, really cold. Always the saddest ones. But more and more seem to be cremations now.
Had a doctor's appointment this morning that I fully expected to go by swiftly and easily, with just one of those brand new pneumonia shots as a little addition. Well, I got the shot alright, but also found out I have C.O.P.D. The doctor listened to my breathing/chest, and then had their pulmonary specialist give me tests, and then a treatment, and then more tests. I thought I was going to be there FOREVER! They finally let me go with a kit of a 7 day supply of inhalers and a prescription for a month's supply, and then I go back again. Bummer!
Oh well. Another day, another disorder! That seems to be the way of it at my age.
Sharon and MaryPage, glad you've got some doctor-work being done. I hope all has good results. Everybody has commented on my breathing since I've been in here, so I guess I'll be asking my doc when I see her for my 6-month check in December.
Jeanne, sorry about your friend - services after cremation are usually more low-key. I've never heard of actually going to a crematory, though.
The PT continues to go well. I walked more than twice as far this morning, and am now on getting-up-with-assistance for the bathroom. This is great. Even Jean is pleased. The Occupation Therapy folks are working a lot on my upper body strength, so I have good confidence with that to help with walker/chair/cane, etc. We'll see what fun thing they come up with next. I know the bicycle thing is still in my future.
Are folks watching the World Series? Not my thing, but it is fun that neither team has been in a Series for many years.
I watched last night...The Indians were my Grandpa's team. He listened or watched every game he could. I'm not a bas ball person, but it's neat these two teams made it to the Series!
I like the Cubs, but haven't told Tim as Kris was born and reared near Cleveland and she's a die hard Cleveland fan. I've just finished watching PBS news and have turned to the game. I did pull for the Cleveland pro basketball team in their championship games. I'll watch it while reading. TCM is having spooky movies this week and I'm not happy with it--although I did watch "Wait Until Dark" last night. Audrey Hepburn was/is terrific as the blind girl who is tormented by bad guys who are looking for a doll that has drugs in it--and was passed to her husband at an airport. I didn't scream this time, but it was still pretty scary.
So I'm going to watch the baseball game--actually listen to it and glance up occasionally and hope it'll be over by 11:00.
I hope you've all had a good day.
Mary, I am proud of you! It sounds like you are doing great with the PT and know you'll continue to improve. It's great they're working on upper body strength to help with walker/chair/cane! Big Hugs!
Jane, I agree that it's great both these teams made it to the World Series. I can't remember who played in the '54 series, but my Science teacher kept her radio on during class--we didn't get much Science learned!
MaryPage, I'm sorry to hear about the COPD. That's a tough diagnosis, but I know you will work on it with your best "college try". Hopefully the meds will keep it under control. Big Hugs for you, too.
Jeanne, I'm sorry about your friend. I'm glad you got home before the storm was too bad.
Sharon, it's good your neurosurgeon has some ideas about helping you. I hope the mylegram gives him enough info to help with the next step.
Marilyn, when I was teaching, I had TB tests annually as Alabama required them for all teachers. It's not a tough test as you probably know by now and it's a good thing to do when you are with invalids and/or children who may not be tested.
I won first place (a whole $1.00 bill!) today at my Wednesday bridge club. My partners and I got really good cards. We play 3 rounds of 6 hands each.
Enjoy your evening and sleep well tonight, Buddies.
Sue
Good evening Buddies. My mouth is still hurting, however, I took Bayer Back and Body for the pain I am still having. It is hurting on the both the upper and lower side of my jaw. :tickedoff:
Ray was born and grew up on the west side of Cleveland. He of course likes the Cleveland Indians. Since Ray played football in high school, he follows the Cleveland Browns. However not as closely as he used too. When we were still newly weds I taught 4th grade. On Sunday afternoons I made out my lesson plans for the coming week. Well I was concentrating on what I was doing, so I was caught off guard when Ray shouted at the refs. I went to the ceiling. :2funny:
I was raised around 30 miles south of Cleveland. My mother's father was an avid fan of the Indians. As was my mother. When they had Woman's Day (cheaper price for a daytime game) my mom went if she could arrange it. My Dad liked watching Baseball on television on the weekends. As you can tell, I was raised by sports fans. ;D
MaryPage ~ I'm sorry to hear about the COPD.
SCFSue ~ You are sounding better!
My son who lives with me, Chip, is rooting for Cleveland. But I am thinking about the People of Chicago, and their having no series win since 1908, over 100 years. So I am rooting for the people of that great city, who, in their hearts, if not their pocketbooks, own that team. For Cleveland, it has been no win since 1948.
To be totally honest, I have never watched a World Series. Or any other baseball game on television. Or at a field. Boring Big Time!
I watched the baseball game last night and was delighted that the Cubs won. They haven't won much since 1945. I'm not telling Kris, though. She was born and raised near Akron and then came to Auburn for a Fisheries degree after attending a two year college up there. I did root for the Cleveland basketball team with LeBron James in the spring and was happy they won. I won't even tell Tim I'm rooting for the Cubs.
I've just come in from my morning walk. Don, a neighbor, was piddling around in his driveway and came down to the street to tell me about what is going on in his life right now. His wife was a long time invalid after retiring as a professor of something at AU--and he was also a professor, but I don't know what he taught. I'd hoped to get back home sooner, but I really haven't much else to do today, so that's okay, too.
MaryPage, I think the Cubs haven't won since 1948, but I could be mistaken. They played very well last night--and the game was in Cleveland. Watching baseball on TV is boring, so I read during the game, but am still able to take it all in. I'm so sorry about the COPD and hope the meds help.
GinnyAnn, I'm so sorry you are having so much pain with your dental problems. When will your treatment end? I know it's tough to have constant pain like that. Are you able to eat regular food or must it be something soft? Can Ray help with the cooking? I'd love to send you some of my homemade vegetable soup--which I haven't made since last winter--so I'm not much help.
Jane, I'm glad, too, the Cubs and the Indians made the World Series. I think it'll be a good one and I hope it's fairly evenly divided, although because of the Cubs lengthy string of losses, I'd like to see them win it all. I loved playing sandlot baseball when I was a kid (I was the only girl on the neighborhood team). The boys just put up with me and let me play first base as my favorite player was Johnny Mize on the NY Yankees.
Mary, just a shout out for a good day with your rehab exercises. I hope everything continues to progress smoothly. It will take time, but I know you can handle it.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
MaryPage I too have COPD I've had it for a few yrs. However, I do quite well as long as I use my inhaler every morning. I walk up and down these hills 3-4 times a day with Freckles. When I go to the Dr. she always tells me that my lungs are clear. Last summer I ran out of the inhaler and was without any medication for 4 days, it didn't bother me much and I had not taken the rescue inhaler with me. (Ventolin) My daily inhaler is Anoro Ellipta, It is once dailyh and has no steroids. I have refused to use any inhaler that has steroids.
Today is the furry friends monthly luncheon and meeting. Not every one goes to the luncheon , Today we are going to a Thai
restaurant and I am thinking maybe I will have the Pineapple Shrimp Curry.
I will sure be glad when my eye appt comes up Dec 31, It seems like my eyes are getting worse. Lastg exam they were at 275 now I am having trouble reading with the 275's so I bought some 325's I can read with them but it is still difficult. Oh the things that happen as we grow older.
Sue, the Cubs last won a World Series in 1908, but played & got beat in 19 48. I can't watch BB on TV either. I played some as a kid, like you, but that was different. Our whole family root for the Cubs.
I just came in from filling the birdbath and one feeder and bringing in the finch sock to wash it good before refilling it when it dries out. That pretty much took care of any energy I have right now. However, this afternoon, I will have to move furniture around for the carpet cleaners who are coming tomorrow. I have no plans other than that.
Ginny, I do hope you get your dental problems sorted out.
Mary Page, so sorry to hear about the COPD. Not a good thing. I went through all the testing and stuff last year, but I'm good to go. However, I do get short of breath from exertion--probably due to being overweight and my heart issues.
Mary Z, you are doing so well with your rehab. I hope it continues to progress well. Good that they are working with your upper body strength too. They didn't do that with me. They primarily concentrated on strengthing the quadricep and the bicycle thingy.
Jane, isn't it funny how we root for the teams that our parents or gparents did? That's the case with John and our kids. I can't remember Dad having a special team. When I was growing up, almost all the series were between the Yankees and the Dodgers!
Marilyn, just saw your post. It sounds like you are doing the best possible things for your COPD. Keep it up. Maybe you should reschedule your eye appt. Sounds like a big change. Enjoy your luncheon.
Hi Marilyn, Jeanne, Darlene, Joy & whoever else I've missed. Sharon
Marilyn, my inhaler is INCRUSE ELLIPTA. I know absolutely nothing about this stuff.
This morning, Chip sat down and read the HUGE amount of literature that came with, and put me through the paces, and then I had my first ever at home inhalation exercise. Easy. Complicated, but easy. I can already feel it breaking up the stuff in my lungs.
I sent all of you whose email address I possess a picture someone sent me this morning of Susan B. Anthony's gravestone covered with I VOTED stickers and pins. Thrilled me to the core. Gave me goosebumps and made my face fill up as though I were going to cry. (my tear ducts actually atrophied back in 1990, and I have not cried a tear since, but I still feel my face fill up when the flag goes by, and so forth!) I voted by absentee ballot last week, but wish I had an I voted sticker to put on her grave, too!
Last night I watched Charlie Rose interview Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Sonia Sotomayor in front of an audience. They were a HOOT! And they just sparkled with brilliance. Would'a done your heart proud!
Home from our overnight get away. Something I ate or drank yesterday didn't agree with me, so I'm sure glad to be home.
It's cold and wet and my joints hate this weather and kept me awake from 2:00-4:00 am.
I watched a bit of the baseball game, but went to sleep at 3-0.
Jane
Sharon..aI went to the vitamin site you mentioned for cranberry pills to help prevent UTI...there were many...can u be more specific to what works for u? MaryZ...good u are improving each day.....Marlyin...I know what u are going through with the driving...I had to take over that chore last 10 years of my husbands life...he just couldn't do it anymore...Hi to all. Candy
Cool, windy end of October morning here. The landscape people are here to install a trellis for a clymatis (sp?) and to do the fall garden cleanup...cutting down what needs to be cut down...like lots and lots of hostas, etc. I just can't do that anymore, and it'll be good to have it done.
I want to go vote today, so I don't need to worry about long lines and bad weather.
Have a good Friday in your neck of the woods.
jane
Darlene, I take the Triple Strength Cranberry Fruit Concentrate. 12,600 mg . I take that twice a day. I hope that helps. They also have a double strength, I think, but I'd rather go all out.
Jane, so sorry you felt so bad yesterday, but it sounds like you're better today. Nice to get your voting done early. We're using absentee ballots. We will mail them Monday. Since we need to witness each other's ballot, I have to wait for John to get home.
Tlhe carpet cleaner guy is here now. When Bunny first started her UTI, she had multiple accidents, plus when she was on the prednisone, so hopefully, she is over all that. I clean up after her as much as lI can with a bottled cleaner, but some of it still didn't come up, so he's doing a really good cleaning, including a pet treatment to neutralize any odors, etc. I've never had this kind of trouble except with a puppy and it doesn't make me a happy camper. However, I know she can't help it.
I finally bit the bullet and bought a smartphone from QVC last night. My grandson, who worked for Sprint, said it wasn't top of the line, but he thought it would do everything I wanted to do with it. It came with 1350 minutes of talk, data, & texting + all of the minutes I have left on my other cell phone will roll over. It also had all the accessories, all for $99. I decided I couldn't pass it up. However, I suspect I will have a steep learning curve. I'm glad they have a class at the club house.
Our neighbors invited us for TG this year, so that will be nice. We had asked Lori if she could come, but she has too much work to get done on her loft remodelling. Brian had asked us up there, but I just didn't feel up to the hassle of traveling. All for now. Sharon
Jane. are you getting the warm up for next 4 days as we are suppose to? Not here yet.
Now my Hostas are massive this year. Usually have them cut down by now. Ask the man who cuts my yard to do it but I think his back is hurting. He is now 83. However I have some men from a fraternity coming Nov. 6 to clean up the shed and yard. They can cut them down. To much for me now..
Now I was reading in the paper today and was on the news yesterday. Says that taking Cranberry in any form to help UTI. wasting money. They did a test on 2000 . half taking the pills and rest taking a dummy pill. No change . Now my OB Dr. told me that years ago. Like I said. If I stay out of bath water I never get UTI anymore. I had always thought that douching also was something women did after getting married. Another old lady tale. He told me to quit using them also.
Now just a daily shower for me. (Even that, they say is hard on skin). No wonder our Grandmothers years ago has much better skin than we have. They didn't have all the fancy creams and lotions we spend a fortune on.
Voting is done and the warmer weather is just getting here. It was plain raw and cold when we went to the Court House to vote. They had had 2800 people vote but expected the usual 5000. She said she hopes 2500 people don't show up next week to vote....it's a very small office.
Jane
Another beautiful sunny day here on the bay. The blue waters are dotted with white sails. It is on the coolish side, in the sixties now and supposed to perhaps go up to 70° before it begins to turn down again at dusk.
Our local paper says early voting was constant yesterday, with lines forming around the block. Our state has no problem with early voting, though; they have huge venues to take it all. We have had early voting since Thursday, and, since it is much heavier than at this time 4 years ago, our experts think we might wind up with an 85% turnout by the time the tallying up is done on Election Night. I am proud to say Maryland is one state that is avid to give every single person every possible opportunity to register and cast their ballot. Not a wisp of attempting to curtail or block some communities from exercising their franchise. As for rigging the results, well, I have served many times as an Election Judge in this state, and I can testify absolutely that there is NO CHANCE of cheating in this state. Not a chance!
Now, I could not handle working at the polls. It is a punishingly arduous and long day, but very enjoyable for those who still have the stamina to do it.
Mary, have you heard a peep out of your younguns as to how their trip to the old Yugoslavia went?
MP, John and I were election officials, too - for many years. Loved doing it, but it's a hard day's work. The kids got back Thursday night. They had a great time, so will be going through pictures, and getting back to 'normal'.
Sharon, has myelogram been scheduled yet?
Slow progress, painful PT - nothing much else Hugs to all!
Bob and I didn't get to vote until 1972. Alabama had a law that prohibited voting unless you registered in person at your home of record--which was Prattville, Alabama, where his parents lived. The law was changed to permit active duty military vote by absentee ballot. I was working in the Key West McGovern campaign (door to door) and called Prattville and they sent us absentee ballots, so we both voted for the first time. He never told me, but I think he voted for McGovern, too. The next year the whole squadron was moved out of Key West to Patuxent River, Md. We lived in Navy Housing on base as did many others from our squadron. One day Bill who was in High School came home steaming mad. He wanted to know why I worked in the McGovern campaign. I wanted to know why he was so upset almost a year later. He said Cindy Y. stood up on the school bus and told everyone that his mother didn't vote for Nixon, she worked in the McGovern campaign. Everyone on the bus laughed at him. I'd have enjoyed being on that school bus to give them a piece of my mind!
It's been fall-like here today. Lot of sunshine and somewhat cooler. I spent about an hour cleaning leaves off my deck in the back yard. There are still lots more down everywhere and I'll probably have to do it again tomorrow after church.
Bonney and I went to Brick Oven for pizza at lunch time. We enjoyed the pizza and I had a glass of beer. We haven't been to Brick Oven for almost a month.
I'm needing to stop writing and watch this ball game. Auburn is off to a bad start. Ole Miss Just Made a TD--Yuck!
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Hi my friends. It was a quiet day here. I had a nice time sitting on the back deck. It covers most of the back of the house.
Ray is having a taste for some of the colder weather comfort foods. Looks like I will be giving the new range a workout. ;D He said he will help. I plan on taking him up on that offer.
I know that I have missed few elections. I also worked the polls. It sure was a long day. One good thing was that it was close to home. If I had worked another year, I probably would of been a judge. I didn't want that responsibility.
http://www.gomn.com/news/hilarious-election-ad-from-a-texan-politician-goes-viral/
Is the funniest political ad I've ever seen. I needed this laugh after being inundated with ads and emails this week.
Beautiful day here, but only to be in the 50s. The fall colors have faded, many leaves are down, and local farmers are saying their best harvest ever.
Nothing much planned here....gardens are cut back and ready for winter rest. Leaves will be gotten up after a couple of trees decide its time to shed them....always a couple of stragglers!
Jane
I agree! Excellent ad, Jane.
Tried 3 times just to click on the site address and get it to come up properly on line, but it was all messed up with pop ups and so forth, and just would not give me the goods. So, finally, I just highlighted and copied the site address you gave and then pasted it in my on line address bar, and voila! There it was, and I'll bet whoever he is, this Gerald wins the election where he is! I mean, WHO could resist her plea?
Jane, thanks for posting this ad. I'm still chuckling to myself! I'd vote for Gerald in a New York minute! I am sick of the back and forth bickering of the Presidential candidates and am considering a write in vote for Mickey Mouse!
I will canvass my neighbors to see if one of them will take me to the nearby rec center to vote. Unfortunately I don't like either of the Presidential candidates or the locals running for re-election. The congressman for our district is a total moron and although our city candidates for the most part are OK, there are none who are outstanding. I have written to our congressman a number of times and also e-mailed him. The only time he answered was when he sent me two letters on the same topic. One agreed with everything I'd asked him to consider and the other chided me for being a liberal. The letters arrived on the same day.
I skipped church this morning as Olyne called about 8:30 and told me her son had arrived and spent the night and she wasn't going to Sunday School. I think they probably went to church unless he's one of the 3 who live elsewhere. One of her sons lives in Gulf Shores, AL.
I'm procrastinating today. I have to read a book, Braiding Sweetgrass , and make a presentation of the content at Book Club next week. I volunteered as I thought it was about the Geechee/Gullah women near Charleston, SC, who weave baskets and sell them along the roadsides across the river near Charleston. However, it is written by Robin Wall Kimmerer who is a Native American from Minnesota and after reading the first chapter which is long and tedious, I'm not looking forward to finishing or preparing a presentation and discussion of this book. Someone must have liked it as all the books are chosen by a committee of readers. The alternate title is Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of the Plants.
However, I must get to work. I've read the first chapter. The book is 387 pages of small print and has an extensive notes, sources, and acknowledgements. Whew!
Have a beautiful day, Buddies. I hope you're relaxing, having nice weather, and FUN!
Sue
Jane. That was a cute one. So true in Texas. I have to not get involved with Politics with my Texas Group. I just tell them I will stop listening if the get started.
They are still even on and on about President Obama and its been 8 years.
And yes, they are on the opposite side as I am on the one now. I don't even bring them up on Facebook. Does seem like all Texans think alike.
Voting should not be done on the computer from your home. All the scamming and such that is so easy to do. People in my town will pick a person up or even send some to your home to see how you can take care of your votes getting to the right place. How are they going to do a recount if one of the people running complains.
It is really going to be a messy one this time.
In watching The Durrells in Corfu last night, I was struck by the fact that they are all saying "Durl" for the name. They MUST have researched it, and it MUST be right. But I remember so well, back a bazillion years ago, when Lawrence Durrell was all the rage, and I and all of my friends and relations were reading his Alexandria Quartet and arguing over what it all meant, we all said DURE-RELL, the rell rhyming with bell or well. I mean, everyone did. I guess that was back when instant communication did not rule.
I am still adoring A Place To Call Home. I watch it on MPT2 on Saturday nights (channel 268 here) from 8:30 until 10:00, and then again on MPT (channel 22 here) Sunday afternoons from 3:30 until 5:00, when I can. That way, I get to see it twice, but I have also ordered the DVDs of Seasons One through Three from Barnes & Noble. I plan to give Debi Season One for Christmas.
Another beautiful day here on the bay. Crisply cool this morning, but temps will rise during the day. Tomorrow, Chip will take me over the bay to Chestertown to visit with son in law Greg. He is experiencing a rough time recuperating from quadruple by pass surgery, but every day he gets just a little bit better.
Granddaughter Angela sits for a tough exam today, and my heart beats specially for her. She is an actuary, and from time to time has to take exams to climb the ladder ever higher and higher until she can attain the maximum number of letters behind her name that indicate she has reached the ultimate goal for actuaries. Or something like that. It kind of sort of reminds me of great granddaughter Emily, who will finish her 5 years in architecture school this coming May. She will then BE an architect, and have a masters degree, but cannot get a license until she has worked for a licensed architect for 7 years (that sounds downright Biblical!). I guess it is an evolution of the old medieval guilds.
Have a great day, each of you dear Buddies.
Hi Gals, I don't think I posted yesterday. John got home about 10:00 AM, so I decided not to go to church. There was no SS as they have a brunch during that time on the 5th Sunday of the month, if there is one. John had a good tournament and earned 24 pts, a goodly amount for one tournament.
Jane, I had seen that ad on FB and doubled over laughing. I'd vote for him too! We have our absentee ballots in the mail today, however I had to hold my nose when voting for President as I can't stand either of them. I had planned to write in a name until I found out that you can't do that in SC for the presidential choice. Sue, I like your Mickey Mouse plan!
Joy, I'm also amazed that you can vote on line. It just doesn't sound secure to me, but I know it is a big advantage for those who can't or don't want to go to the polls. Very helpful for those who work and probably cuts down on the lines at the polls.
Sue, from the title of the book, I would have expected something on the gullahs also. Sounds like you have a lot of reading or skimming to do before tomorrow.
Jeanne, it just doesn't pay to argue with people on the other political side, I agree. My daughters are much too liberal in my opinion, so we just don't discuss it.
My cleaning girl is here today and then the HVAC people are coming this afternoon to check out the system.
Has anyone read "The Girl On the Train"? IMO, it is awful. I finished it, but it was anything but entertaining. I can't imagine their making a movie of it. The themes of the book seem to be alcoholism, adultery, domestic abuse, and murder. If any of you have a different opinion, please explain why. It was on the NY Best Seller List, but I can't fathom why.
Have a good day. Sharon
I read the reviews of that book, Sharon, and searched for more on line, including spoilers as to "who done it." I decided it was yet another piece of modern popular fiction that was too raunchy and sick for my sensibilities.
I have been a long time admirer of Hillary Clinton. Did not say so previously, as I hate it when we get political, but I have to admit to being dazed and amazed at the collective hatred of her, as I have followed her for many decades now, and have been proud of her progress and good deeds. The misogynistic side of our so called civilization has fought tooth and nail from the git go to bring her down. I have been told there are even web sites listing the dozens upon dozens of people she has supposedly murdered or had murdered! "I just don't trust her" has been the whispered and written password, traveling like waves across our fields and rivers. I would beg anyone who feels uncertain to read up on her REAL, and not her propagandized by her enemies, biography. She has lived by that old Methodist creed: “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.†But she refuses to wear her religion on her sleeve. Integrity Big Time is what I see. But then, we all have different thinking prescriptions in the things our minds perceive. Like snowflakes, we are no two of us exactly the same, and that is a Good Thing.
The thing I hate about politics is the infighting, propaganda, and the one-upmanship. And that's the voters. It is a golden rule not to discuss money, politics or religion, although I do in certain arenas. I value my friends over a broad spectrum and would hate to lose that over one of those three.
One woman was arrested recently for voting twice for her candidate. Her reason was they were told the election would be rigged so she voted in two different polling sites. That is just sad we have come to this.
I am lucky that my polling place is in our building's lobby.
Good Morning,. We had something almost terrible happen yesterday to our Harry cat. He is the one I saved from being put down because he has Leukemia. Well yesterday late afternoon he was sitting on the planter outside the bay window, Keith saw a male either teen or young adult walking across the lawn to the planter where Harry was sitting. Keith got close to the window athe person saw him and took off, then Keith went out and brought Harry into the house. We are not letting any of the 3 cats out today, We will shut them up in the bedroom with one of the litter boxes and keep them there until the trick or treater's have all left and it is bedtime.
This afternoon freckles and I are participating with the other furry friends in a Halloween show.program at one of the Residential Facilities. We will be in costume, Freckles in her Frog costume and I am going as a Cowgirl, All I am adding to my attire is a western shirt and a straw cowboy hat. Someone will be taking pictures and I hope to get some of them.
I don't see how that can be true, Jeanne. You are assigned ONE and only one polling place where you can vote. And the poll workers have a book with all of the names of the voters registered for that precinct. Therefore, a person cannot vote in any but that ONE PLACE, and when their name is crossed off as having voted, that goes into the WHOLE SYSTEM.
I know it absolutely cannot be done here in Maryland. Unless the woman went to another precinct with information for another voter and voted for that person. Totally illegal, and doubtful she could get away with it, but I suppose it could be done.
Otherwise, I swear to you and all mankind, no one can vote TWICE in this state! They just flat out cannot.
MaryPage, it was in Iowa.
"This woman might not be the sharpest tool in the shed…
A Des Moines, Iowa woman who was apparently very angry that the election polls are rigged against Donald Trump decided the best course of action would be to illegally vote twice for the Republican in next month's election!
Terri Rote was charged with Election Misconduct, which is a class D felony, after authorities allege she voted twice for The Donald this week.
Talking to the media, Rote admitted that she was worried her first ballot for Trump would be magically changed to become a vote for Hillary Clinton, and so she decided to vote a second time.
Uh… Sure!
Rote said:
"I wasn't planning on doing it twice, it was spur of the moment. The polls are rigged."'
https://www.google.com/search?q=woman+arrested+for+voting+twice+for+trump&oq=woman+arrested+for+voting+twice+for+trump&aqs=chrome..69i57.22071j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Well it seems that now Trump will have lost that one vote!
Yep, it happened here in Iowa, and she was caught and charged.
On both of the national news programs I watched tonight, they seemed to (very carefully?) state on purpose: "she TRIED to vote a second time. Emphasis on the tried. So my question is, and I am sure the answer will come along from some direction, did she SUCCEED, or was she caught BEFORE she could actually cast that second ballot? Here in Maryland, she would have been caught PRIOR to her actually getting into a voting booth. I am not attempting to quarrel with you; I just listened very carefully and found that is what both ABC and NBC said. So naturally I am wondering.
From what I can find, she voted twice, but it was caught immediately, and the police were called
https://jontrouten.blogspot.com/2016/10/des-moines-ia-woman-voted-twice-for.html
I wonder if she went from one site to the next immediately? She's been a big Trump supporter....pictures of her out holding signs, etc.
Here, they put a big X by your name in the book where you vote, but I don't know how they do it in Polk County {Des Moines' county }
In Fairbanks, there is a printed double line that both you and an election official signs and marks off that you showed the proper ID and were given a ballot. There is also an electronic machine that you sign as well, similar to a UPS delivery.
That was someone's personal blog, Jane. I will be eager to see what the newspapers have to report that the officials on the spot said as to precisely what took place. In this nation, things tend very rapidly to pick up a lot of assumption and speculation as the kernels of news roll along from place to place and persons to persons.
I could be dead wrong in this case, and wind up with egg on my face, but my bet is that she TRIED to vote the second time and they caught her and had her arrested FOR THE ATTEMPT, but that actually no second vote was RECORDERED. That is how much faith I have in our system.
Recorded. The word is recorded. Sorry about that.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/01/well/live/going-flat-after-breast-cancer.html?emc=edit_th_20161101&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25673289&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/01/well/live/going-flat-after-breast-cancer.html?emc=edit_th_20161101&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25673289&_r=0)
any comments?
S Bubble, I had a lumpectomy that took a good size portion of my breast. I was told I had the option to have reconstruction, but I was 61 yrs old and felt that a bra with a prosthesis was much simpler. My daughter has said she couldn't understand why I didn't want reconstruction, but with a year of treatments, having another year of reconstruction didn't appeal to me. If I had had a double mastectomy, I might have considered it, but probably not. I say people should do whatever they are comfortable with.
In SC I think voting twice would be very difficult. Lots of checks to prevent it. NC had their voter ID law thrown out though because the courts deemed it racially biased. I think it should be a national law that everyone who votes has to have a govt. issued ID.
I had to take JOhn to an eye appt this morning. Because of the dialation, he couldn't drive home. Now they want him to go to Duke eye center to have some tests on his good eye. It seems that there is a black spot in it that they can't identify. Could be a cancerous tumor! His appt is Nov 15 and we will have to go up the day before for his 7:15 AM appt. Please think good thoughts for him. One never knows what a new day will bring.
Sharon
Quote from: so_P_bubble on November 01, 2016, 08:56:58 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/01/well/live/going-flat-after-breast-cancer.html?emc=edit_th_20161101&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25673289&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/01/well/live/going-flat-after-breast-cancer.html?emc=edit_th_20161101&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25673289&_r=0)
any comments?
As Sharon said, it's an individual decision. I'm flat on one side as a result of a modified radical mastectomy...was offered reconstruction many times by my surgeon, but I elected not to. I was 48 at the time. Too many horror stories of people who have had it done..in those days with saline balloons inserted and then expanded with injections of more saline...or those who had silicon and then it leaked. I'd had enough surgery and treatment (chemo) to last me a lifetime. Give me my prosthesis and I'm good.
MaryPage...I don't know at what point she was caught...it sounds as if she got the second one cast, but was then caught.
I tried to find local coverage, MaryPage, but I don't have an online subscription to the Des Moines Register, so couldn't look there. I'll try again the CR paper, but I may run into the same roadblock. There is a lot of national coverage.
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/10/iowa-woman-arrested-after-voting-for-trump-twice.html
" The Des Moines Register reports that 55-year-old Terry Lynn Rote was charged with first-degree election misconduct on Thursday after authorities discovered that she had cast early-voting ballots at two different locations in Iowa."
I've searched the Des Moines Register for Terri Rote (which is how it was spelled here) and Terry Lynn Rote and "woman votes twice" and get NO results. I find this very odd.
I Googled, Iowa woman votes twice.
https://www.google.com/search?q=iowa+woman+votes+twice&oq=iowa+woman+votes+twice&aqs=chrome..69i57.12816j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Yes, there are a lot of national sites. I was hoping to find the Register's story, since it's a Polk County paper and the largest paper in the state. However, I don't have an online subscription, so can only get today's story.
If more comes up in the local...ie. Iowa press, I'll post a link.
Iowa Public Radio says:
http://iowapublicradio.org/post/des-moines-woman-says-she-voted-twice-trump-because-polls-are-rigged#stream/0
This whole issue of voter fraud is crazy anyway. I read a Forbes article last year and one at Snopes saying it is rare, extremely so. 99.9% of election fraud has been found at the county or state level and a few times with the election workers. Other than Ms. Rote who believed her candidate's assertions,voter fraud is rare enough to be almost nonexistent.
Now I don't think that Donald Trump will agree with that if he looses.
Trump has made several inflammatory statements, always saying he couldn't be at fault if such or such happened. I am not a fan of either candidate, but this is certainly not the place for a political discussion.
I didn't have breast cancer. Out of the five of us, four had colon cancer and my mother had breast cancer. She had a total mastectomy and reconstruction, but a year later came down with Alzheimers. It was a very dark period in our lives.
I think the going flat is the most sensible choice, albeit you could not bribe me with a million $ to pose for a photograph. Nor would I opt for tattoos. I have NO objection to anyone choosing tattoos, it is just that I find them totally masculine and primitive. Okay for everyone else, but just too, too unlovely. Like Sharon, I had a lumpectomy, but unlike hers, you can barely tell with mine. If you were invited to have a look (which you won't be) you would, having been TOLD, be able to pick out which breast is slightly smaller than the other. Otherwise, you would never notice.
As for the going flat, I decided that way back in 1981, long before my breast cancer showed up (2012). One of my employees had to have a whole breast removed, and she was wildly distraught. So I took her to the doctor myself, fearing for her driving in the state she was in, and he showed her the little bags of silicon and explained the whole procedure. I had to fight to keep from losing my own lunch, all the while trying to soothe her. Again, I decided right there and then that that would Never be my choice. But Betty went ahead with it. Ick! Some years later, I began to read about disastrous leakage, etc. Made me sorry I did not at least attempt to talk Betty out of it. As for the bra inserts, I totally approve. They make your clothes look better, and if you are wearing something fulsome, as opposed to fitted, then you don't have to bother! That would work for me!
I've always had small boobs and my surgery reduced my cancerous one a bit more. I also had to have the lymph nodes removed on my right side and have a sort of cavity there. However, I am so happy to be cancer free since 1996. I realized that no one has ever disliked me because of my small breasts and really didn't notice that the right one was still smaller. I would never pose for a bra-less photo, and I'm glad they still make bras that are small enough for people like me--although they are harder to find now. Girls as young as 4th and 5th grade need to wear bras now!
I've been reading most of the day. I have to present the November selection to the book club. The book is BRAIDING SWEETGRASS by Robin Wall Kimmerer. She is a botanist, professor, and a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. The book is interesting, but lengthy and often "teacherly". She teaches Environmental Biology and is active in the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. She lives in Fabius, NY, which evidently is in the far north of that state. I volunteered to review the book (without knowing about her topic). I thought it was about the Gullah and Geechee ladies who wove baskets in coastal areas near Charleston, SC. It is scholarly and well researched, but not an easy read. I have a small basket collection, but none are made with Sweet Grass. One interesting basket I have was handmade by my mother-in-law's youngest brother with pine needles. I'll take it and a few other small baskets to display.
Not much else going on here today. I took my morning walk and have done some laundry as well fixing and eating breakfast, lunch (which is my larger meal when home) and supper. Now I'm going to watch the World Series. I think the Indians might win as they are playing at home. It's just started, so will watch the game.
I hope all are well. I'm trying to decide who I'll ask to take me to vote. My next door retired neighbors are out of town and the young couple on the other side both work long hours.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
SCFSue. I bet their are people that are Volunteers at the place you vote will come out and get you and bring you home. They do it all over the city here. Want to make sure everyone registered gets there.
I will be so glad when the election is over! I dislike both candidates but finally bit the bullet and voted for one and mailed my absentee ballot. I wish I had had the option of writing in a name. Sue, I think Jeanne is right that there are many volunteers that will come take you in to vote. Check the paper or call your party's campaign office.
I have a load of laundry in and have filled the bird bath and hung up some clothes that I washed yesterday and now plan to relax.
Sue, I think small boobs are the style now. Look at some of the stars.
I am so worried about John's eye. He only has vision in that eye and if something were to happen to it, he would be blind. I have no idea how he would live with that. Well, we'll find out something the 15th. God willing, it is nothing important. Sharon
If you check out our HOME PAGE (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php) you'll see a lovely graphic made by GinnyAnn!
Hi everyone...Sharon praying for your Johns eye....my son is the same way..has lost vision in one eye...my DIL who recently was D.C. With Brest cancer....has had the lump removed and has made the decision to have mastectomy with reconstructive surgery...not sure how the results will be...but her decision...hope everyone is having great day..Darlene
So scary about John's eye, Sharon. I do hope all goes well.
I've been making progress, but very slowly. I went to the surgeon this afternoon. He thinks I should be doing more, but.... And he's concerned about the breathing problems I've been having. I'm going to get something set up with my PC to get some investigation done for that problem. No specific date for leaving here. Between PT sessions and doctor visit, I'm pretty well shot today.
I had a lumpectomy, with not enough tissue removed to make much difference. But I'm pretty sure, even if I'd had a mastectomy, I wouldn't have gone for reconstruction. (Sorry to hear about your DIL, Darlene - I hope all goes well for her)
The voting process in TN - in person, absentee, or early-in-person - is relatively easy (with gov't photo ID), and an incredibly secure process. There's no way the entire state could be compromised - each county has it's own system of mechanical voting (none on-line, though), so there's no one entry into the system. We've voted early in every election since it was instituted. That way if we were going to be traveling or something else, we knew we had plenty of time to have our votes counted. Like others, we were election officials. I started as a "permanent registrar" in the 1964 presidential election and did the job until we moved to Chattanooga in 1986. John started later as "officer of elections" and was head of the precinct by the time we moved. It made for a long, hard, and satisfying day - for very little pay ($6.00 for my first time - 18-20 hours - LOL).
That's great, Ginny Ann! You have a real talent, and I am in awe.
Mary, I hope you don't have COPD, which is what I was just diagnosed with. But the inhaler is a once a day thing that just takes a minute, so that is not a bad thing. Also, it might just be a temporary condition that was brought on by your time under anesthesia.
Sharon, I am praying just awful hard here. Will be for as long as it takes.
Neither would I go for reconstructive surgery...Mary Z...But it's a personal decision...she is a kindergarten teacher..will have surgery on 15... be off work till Jan....appreciate prayers for success and speedy recovery...Darlene
Beautiful GinnyAnn. Doesn't feel like November here at the moment but we are not getting a bad storm with 50 miles wind.
MaryZ. Not going to tell daughter that you are still in there. She is still thinking she will be going home next day. It will be worth going through with it.
Hope you start improving enough to go home soon.
Sharon. Hope they can take care of Johns good eye. Wouldnt want him to have to give up his Bridge playing. Amazing what they can do now.
Candy. it seems like Breast Cancer is hitting women younger now and so many.
People are thinking that the Birth C. Pill has a lot to do with it. Some took them for 20 years.
I'm watching the baseball game and the Cubs just went ahead, 2-1 in the 4th inning. Tim was over for a short while this morning. He'll take me for my Dexa scan on Monday and to see a lawyer about revising my will on Tuesday. Not much else going on here. I read more of the book I must present on the second Monday to our book club. It's a little more interesting now as she is writing about her gardening and other activities I find interesting. Still lots of scientific lingo, though.
Mary, I'm sorry about the breathing problems and the difficulty with walking. Take it easy and carefully. I'm pulling for your full recovery. Big Hugs!
Hi to everyone. Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Some photos of Creamers Field, a wildlife, and bird sanctuary.
http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=11.msg58510#msg58510
WOW Angel!
GinnyAnn, lovely! and why don't you do more??? :)
Sharon....hope John's eye problem is an easy fix. They can do remarkable things now, we found, with Ray's cornea transplants.
GinnyAnn....WOW...beautiful graphics work.
Candy....good thoughts and prayers for your DIL.
Sue....we watched until midnight when the rain delay came in. Although from Ohio, I think it's neat the Cubbies finally won. Lots of Cubs fans here.
Maryz...hang in there, Dear Friend!
MaryPage...you're looking and sounding good this morning. :thumbup:
Jeanne....beautiful here, too, and weatherman says mild through the month....I hope so.
Angelface...another WOW...thank you.
Bubble...always good to see you here.
JeanneLee...thanks for the info on our GA and her graphics.
Dentist visit went well....nothing to go back for....and I was introduced to new fellow....handsome young man...who'll probably be my toothman when Gordy retires. I've been his patient since the first week he opened his practice here.
Beautiful Thanksgiving graphic, Ginny Ann! Hope you are feeling better.
Angel, your photos are lovely! Although I love the birds and flowers, my favorite is the bench in the woods. Looks so peaceful and such a good place to pause on a walk.
Mary, I'm sorry to hear of your continued breathing problems and somewhat slow progress. I hope they find the answer soon. Ask about the knee bender. They started me on that day 1 and I continued for 2 weeks. I credit it with the full flexion in my knee. Of course I had PT too. The nice thing about the machine is that you don't have to do anything yourself. YOu can read a book or knit while it is working.
Thank you all for your prayers for John's eye. Almost 2 weeks till we find anything out.
Jane, John turned off the game when they called the rain delay too, but he was sure on the TV first thing this morning. That was the first thing he told me this morning was that the curse was broken and the Cubs were the champs. Good that you got a good report from the dentist.
Darlene, I will put your dil in my prayers. Is her name Kristen? I seem to remember that.
We have had 80 degree weaather for the past 2 or 3 days. Beautiful fall days. However the temp is to nosedive tonight and for the rest of the week into the 60's or low 70's. Jeanne, hope your weather stays nice for a while.
MP, that photo of Mateo was so cute! He was sleeping so hard, he fell out of his sleeping thingy.
Hi to all I haven't mentioned. I need to get to the grocery shortly. Sharon
Thank you for the nice comments!
The last seven avian sanctuary photos.
http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=11.msg58737#msg58737
Wow Angel, such beautiful photos. I'm didn't know you had retired. I do hope your walking has improved.
Freckles and I are going for the hospital visit this afternoon. Saturday the Pet store is comping us a free 5 X 7 protrait of her and I.
Not much is new here, it is getting cooler and will soon be jacket weather for us. The has stopped for the time being but will soon be on us once again.
Thank you Sharen...My DIL name is Karen...Darlene
Hello, Buddies. I've been out since my early lunch, playing bridge. I had some good cards and some not so good, so didn't win any money, but I enjoyed the group very much. The next time we play, we'll be going up to the lake to Peggy's. She wants us to come early for brunch and then cards. That will be fun, too.
I did manage to get out of bed early enough to do a load of laundry and get my morning walk in before I showered and dressed for bridge. Bonney drove Teri and me to Merilin's house for the game. I had some good cards and more which were not so great, but enjoyed playing anyway.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Cubs win the World Series last night. I stayed up through the rain delay and was really happy for the Cubs. It was sad, though, for the Cleveland folks. I couldn't believe how much money was spent on tickets for last night's game--in the thousands! I'm glad they don't charge TV viewers, but that will probably come next.
I have to get up early tomorrow morning. My Village Friends volunteer will be here at 9:00 a.m. to take me to Kroger for grocery shopping.
I hope you've all had a good day. Mary, I hope the walking is getting better for you. Sharon, I hope John's eye doctor finds a good solution for him.
Jane, my 6 month dental check-up was scheduled recently. I called and canceled as I am not able to drive yet, but I think I'm OK for the next 6 month check-up. I like to go down to Union Springs for my check ups and any work. He's a good dentist and doesn't charge nearly as much as the dentists here. My dental insurance with the retired teachers organization pays 100% for check ups and a good bit if work is needed.
I'm going to have a bowl of the soup Tim brought me yesterday for supper. Plus some ice cream. I indulged too much in Merilin's snacks today, but I still am 10-12 pounds down from my regular weight.
Darlene, I'm praying for Karen, too.
Have a nice weekend, Buddies.
Sue
Angel, I loved seeing your photos from The Creamery. We enjoyed walking there when we were in Fairbanks in 1998.
Ginny Ann, your Thanksgiving graphic is spectacular.
I'm not a baseball fan either, but I know folks are excited in Chicago. Congrats to them
We're still setting all-time heat records here - it was 84 today. Supposed to be around 70 over the weekend. The PT folks say I'm meeting their goals, and I'm doing much more walking on the walker - even out in the hall by myself. I still have a lot of pain with extending and lifting the leg, plus the tightest bend I've gotten is to 93*. Slowly, slowly.
Well I think today is the last Dr. Appt. for 2016. Went to my one who just goes over what the test on the Carotid Arteries came out looking like. Says to start taking a baby Asprin. My yearly full Blood panel was good. Didn't think they would have my Mamo to her by now but she had it on her computer. Not got mine in the mail yet. Once in awhile they have me come back to do a Sona test but not this year. Will see if need anything else before the end of the year before we have to pay our first deductible again. Should see if my Eye Doctor can sneak me in end of December as I notice his next Appt. in first week in Jan. I am wrong. its first week Feb. Darn it.
Thank Goodness. Something happened good for Chicago. Wish they would start showing some pride in their city. (The criminals I mean). So many killings this year. Their gangs are even coming as far down as C/U . My area.
I like to watch Baseball but not enough to stay up that long. Will catch the end of it on the news tonight. 107 Years has it been.? Would be nice to watch that last game and see how it changed from them now. Can bet there were no Coloured players. But Baseball does have less. Football seems to be 90% now. I know our University team are. That is O.K but I wonder why very few white men are not into these kind of sports anymore.
Just finished my absentee voting right here at my dining
table, and dtr mailed it at the Post Office. Am NOT thrilled
about some of my choices. :-X
Joy in Louisiana
Believe me, Joy, you're not alone in that thought!!
What an election cycle. They'll be writing books about this one for years, I suspect.
Good morning, I haven't posted for a few days, no excuse either. Yesterday Freckles and I had a visit at the hospital and Wednesday we went to the Residential and Rehab center just around the corner and up the street from here. Tomorrow we are having our Christmas picture taken at the pet store where I shop for her food. They called and are comping a 5 X 7 photo of her and I. I see I am repeating myself that I posted yesterday.
I talked with Gilbert last evening, I had invited them up for Thanksgiving but their finances won't permit them to make the trip to Oregon. The are just 207 miles straight down the coast from here. It is a winding trip down Highway 101 right along the ocean quite a bit of the way, It is beautiful going through the redwoods and along the ocean., We will make the trip down for Christmas.
We are both doing well, no health concerns, Keith is taking at least one walk with Freckles and I daily, I take Freckles with me for 4 walks per day and do about 5 miles total, sometimes 7 miles total, not counting what I do around the house.
I have my eye appointment the 31st of December. I sure can tell the difference in my eyesight, It was 275 last time and I know it will be more than that this time, I may have to get bifocals as I can't even read what is on the TV sometimes like the answers on Jeopardy. I don't think the cataract is the problem though or the MD, it difficult to reax the print in books unless it is large print with my glasses on of course.
Good morning, Buddies. Actually it is 12:30 and already halftime of the Auburn, Vanderbilt game here at home and the score is tied at 10-10. Which is very surprising! Our regular quarterback has not played so far and may not play if the substitute QB gets hot. For some untold reason, they'd like to keep Sean on the bench. He took a lot of hard hits last week and maybe they think he needs the rest. One of our best defenders was thrown out early in the game because he hit the ball handler with his helmet.
Still no rain here. We are definitely in a drought. I'm afraid my azaleas will not recover. The only bed I am watering is the one with the newly planted pansies. Auburn City has issued a drought warning and may start fining those who water with sprinklers. I might carry a bucket or two to my pansies if they stop all watering with sprinklers.
The half-time is almost over. I hope Gus revises the game plan and our team gets going in the second.
Have a nice day,
Buddies
Sue....Congrats on AAuburn's win. I'm watching FL and Arkansas now...and looking forward to LSU and AL tonight and Ohio State and NE.
Beautiful day here, but my sinuses are giving me fits. It's one of those low energy days. Do others of you have these...just no desire or energy to do much?
I do have some laundry in. Repairmen replaced the gasket on my front loader and it's better then the original one that was holding a lot more water.
Tomorrow morning we're going to the new Sunday buffet at the Golf Club. In the afternoon Kathy and I will probably take in the Quilt Show at the Fairgrounds.
Jane
Sue, we got 5 ins of rain from Matthew, but none since. The area just east of us is in a severe drought and we are rated as very dry. Charlotte is asking for voluntary water saving, but they didn't get much from Matthew. According to predictions the SE is going to be dry and warm this winter.
Jane, I have low-energy days every day!! I think I'm going to accomplish something and then as soon as I get started on something I start hurting and just poop out. Not a fun way to live. It's a beautiful day here today too, altho somewhat chilly at 67 degrees. I like that temp though as long as it isn't raining or blowing. Enjoy your football. The Panthers play tomorrow, although I won't watch it. Enjoy your Sunday brunch and quilt show.
Jeanne, good that your medical tests came out good. I take a baby aspirin 3X a week. The Cubs winning thhe Series was a wonderful thing for Chicago. Five million people turned out for the parade and celebration Friday.
I've got a beef vegetable soup simmering. It sounded good on a cool fall day. Other than that, I haven't done much at all. Sharon
It has been another lovely day here, only a bit cooler. We are supposed to be in the sixties all this next week.
Daughter Anne turned 65 today, and I have found my thoughts constantly wandering back to the years when she was a little thing. Some of the rhymes we used to chant from back then particularly haunt me: "Anne has eyes like chocolate pies." and "Anne Marguerite, get OUT of the street!" The neighborhood kids especially took to the latter, and when I would holler that out a window, they would all pick up the refrain. Very helpful, it was.
Daughter Pam has been in Washington, DC this week for a veterinary conference, and of course elected to take Monday off so she could spend the weekend visiting family and friends here and fly back to Arizona Monday morning. Son Rob will drive over from Columbia and son Chris drive up from Fredericksburg, Virginia and we will go to lunch at a seafood restaurant tomorrow, since that is always what Pam desires when she comes back home. Debi, sob, cannot join us because it is in her teaching contract that she has to be at an Open House tomorrow at that time. She teaches in a private High School. Anne has Greg to take care of, and a houseful of family for her birthday celebration, so it just does not work for her. So it will be Rob and Chris and Chip and Pam and me. We'll have a few hours together, and then she heads up to Montgomery County to have dinner with her sister, my daughter Elizabeth, and her crew of 2 daughters (and their spouses) and 6 grandchildren. My great granddaughter Brooke, Elizabeth's granddaughter and Joanna's daughter, will turn 17 tomorrow, so there will be much celebrating. Used to be I would be right up there with them all, but the hour & a quarter auto trip each way, plus the noise and late hours are just too damaging to this old woman's stamina anymore. I am grateful they take the trouble to include me in at a pace I can handle these days. Bless them every one!
And you, as well and all!
Did anyone read my post from yesterday. I am feeling invisible.
Hi Buddies - haven't checked in much - nothing really new to report. I am definitely getting mentally ready to be out of here. Still slow, but still seeing progress every day.
Marilyn, I hope maybe bifocals can help your vision problems. That's a long time wait for an appointment, but I know how that works (unfortunately). I loved having bifocals, then trifocals, and then the multifocal lenses.
MaryPage, sounds like you're having a good weekend with your various family doings.
Sue and Sharon, we're in the highest level of drought here. I think we had some like 0.5" of rain during the month of October, and we're on track to have the driest year on record. Because we get our water from the Tennessee River, we have no restrictions yet (except for burning restrictions), but farms and yards are really suffering. The drought area is spreading - and starting to look a lot like Southern California.
Enjoy your "vegetable" weekend, jane.
Enjoy the rest of the football weekend, Buddies.
Marilyn, I read your post....I'm glad you and Keith are both well, and you have him walking. Does he try to drive by himself anymore? We've come to make our eye appts for the following year before we leave the office...otherwise a long wait unless an emergency. Sorry for not commenting earlier, but I do read everyone's post every day.
Maryz...hope you can get "sprung" and back home soon.
MaryPage...enjoy your time with your children visiting.
Any soup left, Sharon? We've been eating from the freezer since we'll be gone for several months, and still a few soups to go. Tonight it's pork ribs, though.
Beautiful day here...we're going to try the breakfast buffet at the golf club restaurant, and then Kathy and I will go to the quilt show the area guild does at the fairgrounds. There are always some incredible works of art there.
Have a great day, Buddies!
Jane
Jane..are you already in Texas? Darlene
No, Darlene...we'll be headed there after T'giving....get into condo Dec.2.
Keep the weather there nice for us, OK? 8)
Hi, Marilyn!
I always read every single post carefully before I post myself. I want to see what is going on with everyone, and respond where I feel there is a need to do so, or answer a question when one comes up, or put my two cents worth in on a running commentary on a subject. But I don't try to keep a list and respond to every post, albeit I think that is a lovely thing to do. So I am sorry if I seemed to ignore you, something I would Never intentionally do. I love your posts, and you, and your pets! I swear!
Have a lovely day, Dear Buddies!
Good Morning Ladies, Jane I see you won't be leaving for Texas until around Thanksgiving, Will you be back in Feb?
Sharon I am praying for John's eye problem.
Mary I know it seems like a long wait for my eye appointment, they called me 6 months ago and that was the earliest date they could give me. How is your PT coming along?
Marypage I always look forward to your very descriptive musings about where you live, You paint such a beautiful picture of your surroundings. You have such a large family it is hard to keep up with that part.
Sue it sounds like you may be able to strat driving again soon. You seem to have come suce a long way since you returned home.
Keith goes for his AARP Drivers class, I think it is next Saturday.
Hello to everyone I missed, Darlene, Angel, Bubble,
Hi Marylin...I too enjoy your posts..don't always comment...Jane right now our weather is pretty nice. 80 for daytime high..65 at night...no real cold front..yet. I went to church this morning...sure don't like the time Chang..will be dark by 6. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday...Darlene
Darlene, due to the time change here, it was already almost dark by 5:30! I went to church this morning, too.
Marilyn, I'd love to start driving, but so far no go from the doctors and especially from Tim. I'm glad he's self employed, though, as he is able to take me to appointments. Tomorrow morning he's picking me up at 8:30 for a Dexa bone scan. Keep us posted about Keith's Driver's Class.
MaryPage, you didn't tell us what you've been doing today--and I'm sure whatever it was is interesting.
Jane, I finished the soup Tim made and brought me yesterday. It's much cooler this evening and it would have made a good supper. I had frozen waffles and scrambled eggs this evening.
Mary, we are in drought, too. I've been watering my new pansies and also my butterfly bush, but only for about 15 minutes which isn't very good for them. On Friday, the Auburn city council asked residents to curtail watering. If I curtail it any further, I won't have any flowers. I haven't watered my azaleas most of the summer and fall and I'm sure I will lose some.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Marilyn...no, we'll be there 3 months. This is the earliest we've ever gone. Feb is usually very wintery here.
Beautiful day here...and we're off to CR after lunch for an appt at the hearing aid place for Ray and other errands.
Yesterday we went to the breakfast buffet which was nice, then drove down to see the new dam that's working after a flood took out the old one 8 yrs ago, and then Kathy and I went to the quilt show. Wow....what lovely pieces. And I won one of the raffle prizes....a basket with lots of chocolate, Christmas runner and Christmas ðŸŽ,, napkins!
Election Day finally arrives tomorrow and those awful ads will finally end. Like many of you, we've already voted. I hope we all survive this peacefully.
Jane
Thank you, Marilyn, for the prayers for John's eyes. I hope Keith will see what his driving problems are. It will be difficult for you if he can't drive anymore.
Thank you to all the others for your prayers for John. He will have the test a week from tomorrow. We will drive up on Monday and stay overnight, then back home after the test. It's about 3 hrs or so up to Duke (Durham, NC). I will have to drive home because of his dialation, etc.
We went to SS & church yesterday and I did a couple loads of laundry, but other than that nothing. Oh, we did stop at Lowes and picked up my pansies which I'm going to try to go out and plant in a bit. However, it may take me 2 days if I start hurting too much.
Jane, I hope you enjoy going to TX so early and spending Christmas there. Congrats on winning the raffle!
Mary, I'm sure you are ready to leave the rehab. Have you seen the polmonologist (?) yet? Have they given you a date to come home yet? Soon, I hope.
Mary Page, it sounds like we are having similar weather, sunny & cool. Nice for fall. I hope you and your family had a wonderful birthday celebration.
Ginny, how is the mouth? I hope all the pain is gone now. Do check in.
Darlene, sounds like lovely weather in TX too.
I'm with the rest of you wanting to get this election over. I am so sick of hearing both of them yammer at each other and the analysts disecting every remark. I just hope that we don't have any problems after the elections. I don't think people can take much more.
Today is Brian's birthday. He is 48! My baby. Hard to believe.
Well, I better get busy. Those pansies won't plant themselves--unfortunately! Sharon
I agree with all who want this disgusting election over. I can't figure out how the 2 major parties selected such grumpy, unreasonable candidates. I'm thinking seriously about voting for someone else--maybe even one of the Vice Presidential candidates. They both seem much more grounded and less controversial. I will have to write in someone if I don't choose either Trump or Clinton. I think Trump will win here though. He has struck a nerve with the male conservative voters. Yuck!
Tim picked me up at 8:30 and took me for my Dexa Scan. I need to call my GYN's nurse and ask about the results. He's the one who requested it, but I'd also like it forwarded to my GP and my Oncologist. Both are interested in the results. The tech at the Dexa Scan told me I'd have to request the results at the Gyn's office. His chief nurse won't be happy about this. The scan has usually been sent from their office to every doctor I request, but it is a No No this time.
Sharon, I'm glad you're taking John to Duke. They have a wonderful medical department and I am praying that they can help right away. Is the appointment early in the day?
Jane, what fun to go to the quilt show with your friend, Kathy. Do the quilters sell some of their work after the show? I won a beautiful small quilt a couple of years ago at our annual Christmas Cookie Walk. It is done in blues with white, red, and yellow accents. Kris made a square quilt for my Christmas gift after I moved to Auburn. She put family pictures in every square. The colors were several shades of blue. And Bill's wife Dawn also quilts. She made quilted placemats with Auburn "AU"s, football helmets, Tiger paws, and Aubie's eyes. Another Christmas she made a topper for a round table in my living room which has light blues with Snow Men Applique's on the skirt. I also have some handmade quilts which are wearing out. Bob's mother and her mother made many quilts and these are almost worn out after three generations of use.
Hi to Marilyn, Darlene, MaryPage, Joy, and whoever else I've missed today. Have a nice rest of the afternoon, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, no, none of the quilts are for sale. It's an exhibition of award winners and people's projects of this past year.
The big quilt sale I'd like to attend is the one yearly at Kalona, Iowa, of quilts made by the Amish and Mennonite women. Many of those go for BIG $$ to benefit the Mennonite Relief Fund. They have security guards there because of the value of these works of art.
http://www.kalonaiowa.org/QuiltShow.htm
Sharon...I worry, too, that this will not be a peaceful transition of power. That really has me concerned, and what may happen at some election sites. I hope it's all peaceful and civil.
We've started the works towards getting me out of here on Thursday or Friday. I've met almost all of the OT goals - still have to have her around while I take a shower. Lots of work yet on the PT, but I don't need to be here for that.
There are so many brush/forest fires in our area now. The smoke was really heavy this morning, but has cleared now. It'll probably settle down into our valley again overnight. Everything is tinder-dry, so the least little spark will set something off, and the wind carries it.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Three cheers for Freedom For Mary!
A short note to let you know that my mouth is slowly improving. I have a dentist appointment tomorrow. Sure hope I am improving at a normal pace. Tonight I am feeling 'out of sorts.'
Sorry about the drought. It is scary.
Improving is Good, Ginny Ann!
A lovely, lovely morning has dawned here on the bay. I have to work on a stack of this month's birthday cards and try to reorganize my address book in my new Xfinity email account; a truly tedious project. Outlook Express crashed last week, and cannot, after 18 years, be restructured. It faithfully followed me along and served me through 4 computers, and now has disappeared into Old Programs hell, wherever that hangs out! After my chores are done, or I get bored to bits, whichever comes first, I am going to settle down to Season 2 of Outlander and binge on that all through election night returns. One of my kids will let me know when it is all finally over. Rob will come tomorrow to take me out to lunch, and daughter Elizabeth plans to come down to spend Inauguration Day with me. They have it all figured out.
Have a beautiful day, Dear Buddies. I do wish I knew why we don't hear from Molly anymore. I miss her very much.
Glad you're still on the road to dental health, Ginny Ann. You'll be bound to feel better when your mouth is better.
Love your photos, MaryPage - the geraniums are lovely.
I pass my "take my own shower" test this morning for the OT tech, and the PT tech had me walking briefly with a cane, so things are progressing toward release.
It was still smoky from all the fires this morning, but not as bad as yesterday. They continue to burn, though.
We had some sad news. My dear son-in-law Randy's mother died unexpectedly yesterday afternoon. She's had heart/lung/diabetes problems for years, but this was fairly sudden. She was (I think) in her late 80s. MaryPage, this was our Alison's other grandmother.
Oh, how very deeply sad for Alison. I am so sorry.
Mary's
Good news, sounds like you will be home soon. They do it different in your area. I have had friends have the knee operation and came home next day . They had to go take PT . As a out patient. I would prefer your way
I think daughter is counting on that.she is the Nov 22 for operation and planning on doing the big TG day cooking she does. Every year. She may be surprised . She should be thinking more on her health and less on doing all that work. I live 1200 miles from her. She Has 3 daughter in laws she should let do it.
Mary, I'm so glad you're getting closer to going home. I know that will be a big relief. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I know Alison & Randy must be devastated, especially since it was so unexpected. We have fires in the NC forests too. Scary.
Jeanne, I hope your daughter's surgery goes well, but even so, I doubt that she will be cooking TG dinner!
Ginny, glad things are improving for you.
I finished getting the pansies in in the patio pots, so feel like a big burden is off of me. I haven't done much else. I guess I will watch a taped movie tonight and then read. I'm sure not going to watch all the election returns. John will probably keep tabs on it and give me updates. So glad all this is over. Hi to all. Sharon
Hi Buddies, I was in here earlier, but was having keyboard problems and couldn't type anything. After dragging out another old keyboard, it didn't work, either, so I got down on the floor, blew out dust, etc. under everything and so far, I'm able to use the keyboard.
Tim took me to see a lawyer who will revise my will this afternoon and then took me to vote. I'm sure my selections for President and the Senate will not win, but I couldn't bring myself to vote for anyone else. We had several amendments on the ballot, also. Some of these don't apply to our city/county, so didn't vote on them. We got there about 3:30 and the polling place was very busy.
I have PBS news on now which I trust and which I believe tries to deliver the news without favoritism. So far, it's not going as well for my candidates as I'd like--and I wrote in Bernie Sanders for President as I don't like either of the other candidates. And of course that was a waste of my vote.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Was saying on the news tonight that When George Bush voted he voted straight Republican but did not mark for President. Bet a lot of people didn't mark a vote for them. Its your right to do that they say. Now can you just write in another persons name or do they have to have signed up in order for you to be able to do that? That is something when a man who was once President can't bring himself to vote for another person running for his Party. Wonder if this has happened before.
Well, if I had not voted for President, I would not have
voted at all. I almost "threw up" when I filled in vote for
president, however. Neither was my choice----truly---but
I can say I VOTED. :(
JOY
Morning, Buddies...
Beautiful morning here and I'm looking forward to lunch and bridge with "the girls."
Joy....apparently lots of voters shred your dislike of both. It'll be good to not have to be deluged with all those political ads.
When I read this morning's headline, I was appalled--and sorry for our country. Neither of the Presidential Candidates were suitable, IMO. I am worried about what this selection will bring to America.
Enough said. I'll just have to hope that Trump's advisors can keep him from doing something STUPID, especially internationally.
It's a cool, cloudy day here, but again no rain in our forecast. The whole state of Alabama is in drought with watering restrictions. I still have about a half barrel of rain water in my rain barrel, so I will water my new pansies with that, but my azaleas are looking awful. I have too many that need watering and I can't carry buckets from the rain barrel to them. There have been several wild fires in areas where it is the driest.
I have a load of wash in the washer, have taken my morning walk, showered-but am not dressed for bridge yet. I need to get to work on reading the book I am to present to book club on Monday. I volunteered like an idiot because the title, Braiding Sweet Grass sounded familiar. I thought I was about the Gullah/Geechee women who braided grass baskets and sold them on the highways near Charleston, SC.
My washer just finished a load so I need to put it into the dryer and get to work on the book. It is interesting, but tedious to read--the author is a descendant of the Potowatami tribe and much of the book is about their folk lore.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Joy, like you, I voted but could hardly make myself mark for Pres. as I disliked both too.
And Sue, like you, I hope Trump finds good advisors and listens to them.
After planting the pansies, etc. my back has really been bothering me this morning, so I took a Flexeril. I hope it helps. My knee was also very stiff and sore. I have no idea why, but I put an elastic brace on it and it feels better.
Jeanne, a write-in vote can be for anyone, but the state has to allow write-ins. SC doesn't allow them for Pres.
I wonder if Mary may get to come home today. I hope so.
Hi to all. As Jane said, at least all the political ads are over. Sharon
It's looking like Friday will be my go-home day. The "officials" haven't talked to me yet, but that's what the therapist has told me. I'll continue to work for tomorrow if that seems at all possible.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Well now it is over. I was surprised in a way that he won. We saw the worst of him, now lets see what he can do. I think all people were not happy with the choice they had but just had to pick one.
He now has his chance to prove himself. Will he be all Talk or Action. Like Jeanne says. Should be a interesting 4 years ahead.
Sharon, Jeanne, Jane, and SCFSue: I share your thoughts
completely. At least I can say I voted, but :(
Joy
Hi everyone...it's cool and misty today in Texas...glad the election is over...I did vote for Trump....pray he will make America great again...Hi to all the buddies. Darlene
I voted buy not for Trump or Clinton, I just couldn't even force myself to vote for either of them I even changed my party affiliation when he got the nomination. Nowe I can change it back before the next election.
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Life is the same here in NE OHIO. I voted on Tuesday. Saw the heart doc today. No changes from him. He like, everyone else, wants me to move more.
MaryZ ~ I hope you can get home sooner rather than later.
Hi Buddies. We must all be having a bit of Election Fatigue today. I'm guessing most of us voted--and I'm always glad to do that even though my choices didn't win. We had some amendments to our state Constitution and I voted on a couple of them, but not the rest because they don't affect Auburn/Opelika or Lee County. I think many voters do vote on ones affecting other counties, but I don't think I should butt into another locations business.
I've been busy reading Braiding Sweetgrass this morning. I still have 2 chapters left and I need to make notes for my presentation at Monday afternoon's book club. It was a pretty long slog through lots of information that was not my cup of tea. This is my punishment for assuming the Sweetgrass of the title was about the basket ladies of Charleston and Coastal South Carolina. Totally different and more difficult reading.
GinnyAnn, moving more is a good thing--even when you're not enthusiastic about it. Do you have a safe place to walk outside near your home? Even up and down the driveway a couple of times a day might help. I take my trusty cane outside every morning and walk the 3 blocks down to the corner and back. I want to get the brace off my right leg and am hoping that will help.
Well, at least there is one thing I'm thankful for about the election. I am very thankful I don't have to mute my TV when the political ads come on. One local one that is particularly annoying is paid for by "Twinkle" (that's my REAAAAL name) Andress. She is some kind of commissioner--doesn't do much but this is the second or third time she's run and been elected and as far as I can see, just a waste of the voter's time. She came from a tiny little community named Jamback which is in the same county as my farm. It's called Jamback because it's jammed back up in the sticks! I don't know what her birth name was, but it wasn't Twinkle. She changed it legally--and I'm sure the voters who support her think it's cute.
I'm off to rest on my bed and re-read a favorite novel. I haven't decide which one yet.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
I hear that, too, GinnyAnn - you've got to get out and move more! And I'm really such a slug. LOL I guess with this new knee, I'll have to do something to warrant all this time, effort, and expense. I know I'll be glad to get back into the pool - whenever that time comes. Good luck to you, GA!
I'm told I can leave here about 11 in the morning. I have to talk with the nurse about general stuff, but then Jean can take me home. Yea! I've met all the PT and OT goals that they had for me here, and all tell me I'm doing well. I know there's still more to come with the PT folks back at the Terrace.
Sue, our basketball is about to start - and with a bang for us. We open with an away game at Rutgers! and then our home opener is against Florida. Coach Foster says "then we get into the tough part of the schedule!" I don't know when I'll be able to start going to games, though.
The forest/brush fires keep burning, seemingly unabated, with new ones starting every day. I-75 in our area was slowed way down most of yesterday due to brush fires and smoke along the highway. One subdivision was evacuated, at least for a few days, but they hope they'll be able to keep the fire away from the homes. And absolutely NO rain in the forecasts.
Where is everyone today? Mary, are you home and getting settled in? I hope you will be comfortable and able to get to the dining room and PT okay.
Ginny, glad there were no negative changes in your heart.
I just got back from taking Bunny to the vet for a recheck. Unfortunately, she still has infection, so they put her on 2 different antibiotics for the next 3 weeks. I sure hope that takes care of it. Cost another $180. She sure is getting to be expensive.
My back is killing me today. Between the planting and the grocery shop, my back says enough. Sharon
Home! Lots of work still to do, but glad to be back. Kind of dogging it today, but Jean will have me working more by tomorrow.
Our Lady Mocs were way ahead of Rutgers with 5 minutes to go. Yea!
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Very windy here in western suburbs of Chicago. Nothing much going on here...big wedding stuff is tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Ginny hope you are feeling better....I try to walk every day...I can tell the difference when I don't...MaryZ glad you are back home....sounds like you did very well...Not much going on with me...disgusting to see all the protestors in Austin....all I can say is it's unnecessary....Trump won....respect that and if you or me aren't happy in 4 years....vote for someone else....Darlene
Hi Buddies. This has been a busy day for me. This morning at 9:30, Bonney and Jean picked me up and we all went together to the Veteran's Memorial Park for a service honoring all Veterans, both living and dead. We had a short speech by a female Major who is the head of the ROTC department at Auburn University. She is a very good speaker and I'm pretty sure will be a good leader of the young people who are enrolled in ROTC classes.
After the program, Bonney, Jean, and I attended the reception the city hosts at the Chamber of Commerce. Some of the students from Drake Middle School and their parents attended also. They sang at the Veteran's program. The day was sunny, but cool, so it was pleasant to sit in the Park and enjoy the event.
Mary, our basketball is starting on Dec. 4--a double header with women first and men second. I have my tickets already, but since I'm not able to drive yet, I don't know how I'm going to get there. Hopefully, someone who is a "Village Friend" with women's basketball tickets, I might be able to get a ride to the arena. I sure hope so.
Sharon, I'm so sorry to hear about Bunny's health problems. I hope these new antibiotics help.
Jane, it's good to hear from you in Chicago. Enjoy the wedding festivities tomorrow. Will you go home on Sunday or Monday?
Darlene, although I didn't vote for Trump or Hillary, I'm hoping that the country can come together and be civilized about the results. There is absolutely nothing we can do about it. We just have to let it play out.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Hi every Buddy, Keith has gone to the high school football game with a friend. Today I've had a terrible time with the vertigo. this time it was pretty rough. I was bending over giving Freckles her vitamin and allergy pill with it came on strong, I told Freckles I have to sit down. As soon as the room stopped spinning and I could walk without falling down, I made it to my chair in the living room and sat down. She was immediately in my lap pressing her body against my chest and put her head on my shoulder as if she didn't want me to move at all. Now i ask Was that a Service dog move or what? I've been working with her to be a service dog, and she sure showed her stuff this morning. That was the first time she had to respond to a Vertigo attack.
Tomorrow we are attending the funeral service for Keith's boys maternal grandfather. I told him he needed to go for his boys. I sent an email to all the boys and the response back was that it was ok with their mother as long as we only went to the service and not to the gathering afterward. We didn't want to go to the gathering anyway.
Got up early and started on the work outdoors. It was all done last Saturday but had even more leaves on it this week. As it was cleanup day in the area and nice day I thought would be people out. But no. Think I was the only one. There were people who own Condo Building and such all out doing the area. Worked out good for me as about 6 men and some women doing Maintenance. I asked if they would hold off mowing until I raked my leaves over to the front land. They told me to just let them take care of all mine for me as they had big mowers. Power blowers lots of Equipment. Got all my bushes and yard and so all I had to do was sweep porch. Looks so nice. Will cry tomorrow when I see leaves on again. Trees still full. Maybe these I will let stay for the winter. Mulch the grass.
Obviously things are very quiet this weekend. The moon is several days from full, but very beautiful from my door. The smoke has been very thick all day, but seems to let the moon shine through.
The home health coordinator came by today to get me set up for their services for the next few weeks. This will include the nursing services here at the Terrace and the PT under their auspices. The Terrace nurse came by to take vital signs, so I'm definitely getting checked. Jean and I went up to lunch and dinner in the dining room - good to say Hi to my fellow residents. And Jean had me walking in the hall and doing some exercises. She's been so good taking care of me - and I know she's ready to get back to her own home and her sweet dog.
I hope all your teams won today and will tomorrow, too.
Good Morning I am up early this morning and have had 1 cut of awesome coffee. The service yesterday was so nice. Two of Keith's sons spoke about their grandfather. Their mother was very cordial to both of us I even gave her a hug.
Where is everyone, not many posts yesterday, I am guilty of that also, but I did come in to read the happenings.
Mary glad to hear you are now jhome and working on your PT there. Walking the halls and getting around some.
Jeanne I see you are getting some yard work done, I still have to get out there and prune the roses, and azaleas. It is going to be a mild winter according to the weather websites,. La Nina, brings lots of rain but mild temperatures in the northern parts and I see that California will still be in a bad drought.
I had a terrible Vertigo episode on Friday as I was bent over giving Freckles her Vitamin and allergy pills. as soon as the room stopped spinning I moved to the living room and sat in my chair Freckles immediately jumped into my lap and laid her body against my chest and her head on my shoulder, she sure wasn't going to let me move. Way to go Freckles with her Service Dog Training.
Marilyn, glad that you and Freckles are doing so well. Yuck on the vertigo, of course! Obviously, the decision to go to the funeral was a good one. You're good to have encouraged it.
Jeanne, glad the crew got most of your yard work done. John always said he loved our oak trees - except in the fall. LOL
Nothing new here.
For those of you who remember Adrienne in San Francisco and Gene and Nadia from Western Australia, here is a photo from November fifth, 2016 when they visited Adrienne. Shirley Thomas had passed sometime earlier.
http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=234.msg60044#msg60044
Mary...glad you're home!
Marilyn....Good job on training Freckles and going to Funeral.
Jeanne....our yard guy was here while we were in Chicago this weekend. Our trees are bare, so I assume they're finished for the year.
Angelface...thanks for the photo!
Hi to GinnyAnn, MaryPage, Joy, Sue, MaryPage, Sharon, Darlene,
Beautiful day here, and a nice drive home, after a late night with the wedding and then reception until midnight. I'm not used to being out and driving at that hour. :D
Jane
Mary, so glad you're home and able to get around. Sounds like you have plenty of people checking on you. My knee has been bothering me this week, the one I had a partial replacement done on. Your having this surgery has brought back all the bad memories of my surgery. I sure don't want to have it done again! I may try the new thing where they implant stemcells in the knee and let them regenerate the cartilage. Sounds a lot easier--if it works.
Jane, glad you got home from the wedding safely.
We actually got some rain today, the first in 35 days! It hasn't been a lot, but a drizzle throughout most of the day. The temp has been in the 50's so combined with the rain, it was really cold today. We did go to church & SS though. Our leaves are only about half down.
Marilyn, I'm glad there was no unpleasantness at the funeral and that they appreciated you coming. I'm sorry that link on the vertigo didn't work. Wish I knew what would. Has the dr ever given you an Rx for Antivert to use when you're dizzy? Mom had Menieres disease and that helped her some. Freckles is such a sweet dog. I'm so glad you have him.
Jeanne, how nice of the workmen at the condo offering to take care of all of your leaves. There are still good people in the world.
Not much happening here. We go to Duke tomorrow & Tuesday. Wish us well. Sharon
Hi Buddies. I slept late this morning--didn't get to the kitchen until 8:30. Olyne picks me up for Sunday School and church at 9:30, so I had to eat quickly and get ready in a N.Y. minute. I didn't get to finish reading the paper--the sports page was pretty sad about Auburn's loss to Georgia yesterday. Instead of lunch at Burger King, I had Olyne bring me home after church. I fixed a nice plate of meat loaf, sautéed peppers and mushrooms, and cottage/tomato salad. I missed my BK friends, but enjoyed a nice lunch and a leisurely time to read today's paper.
Sharon, I'm so sorry about the knee pain. I had some cartilage removed from my left knee about 4 years ago and have had no pain since. I did go to rehab three times a week and worked hard at home, too. Fortunately, no problem since. Painful knees are no fun! I hope the stemcell plants work if you decided to go that route.
Jane, I wish my trees were bare. Every day I have more leaves down. I'm glad you made it home safely.
Angelface, in March 2002 after my husband died, I went to England and took a train north to York. On the way back, I stopped for a few days in London. I'd e-mailed Adrienne who I think was originally from a small city near London. She came in to the city and we met for lunch at Selfridge's (I think it was a department store).
Mary, it must feel good to be back in your apartment and with your own things. Will you have more rehab now that you're home? Are you going to attend the women's basketball games? I have received my tickets, but still can't drive. I'm going to try to find someone who would like to go with me and would hopefully drive me there.
Marilyn, I'm glad you and Keith went to the funeral and that is was pleasant. But I am so sorry to hear about your Vertigo. Is this something new? I don't recall you mentioning it before. I hope it won't recur.
Jeanne, I have so many leaves down, it's overwhelming--and many more to come down. I'm just leaving them alone until they are all down. My neighbor across the street has blown off my driveway twice after he finished his, but I have so many trees, especially oaks which are leaving more each day.
I've been reading this afternoon and am going to watch PBS programs until after Poldark is over at 10:00. Right now they are having the second episode of the Dust Bowl drought. What a sad time in the mid-west's history.
MaryPage must be having company today. She usually posts on Sundays. I hope all is well.
Sleep well this evening, Buddies.
Sue
I haven't been doing much exercise this weekend, but gradually gaining more confidence. This is a good thing, too! I guess they'll be setting me up with a PT schedule tomorrow for several weeks here at the Terrace. Jean will be heading home tomorrow midday. She's really dong yeoman service, helping me, but it's time for her to get back to her house and her puppy.
Sue, I have my basketball tickets, too. I don't know when I'll be released to drive. My friend who was going with me last year will take me as soon as I think I'm able to go. I don't know when that'll be. There's always the radio before that. Good luck with finding someone to go with you, too.
Evening my friends. Life is about the same. I read all the posts but didn't take notes.
maryz Great that you are gaining confidence getting around.
Take care Buddies.
Beautiful mid November morning here...clear and sunny and just a bit cool. We're working down through our list of things to get done in the next two weeks before we begin packing up the car.
Lots of laundry for now. :P
Hi Buddies. It's sunny and bright and a bit cooler here today. I received a post card from the city on Saturday. It reminds residents that we are in drought conditions. I will be permitted to water only on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m. I still have some rain water in my rain barrel, so will use that first on my pansies. My azaleas are really suffering, but I have too many to tote buckets to, so hope daily for rain.
Jane, it sounds like your morning is a lot like mine. Two weeks is a pretty short time to get organized. Will you leave before Christmas?
GinnyAnn, I hope you've been out on your deck enjoying some sunshine this morning. I know that might help a bit with your depression.
Mary, you will miss Jean. She's been such a help all the time she's been here. I'm going to call the Women's athletic director to see if she'll put out a message for ticket holders who might be willing to pick me up. I have 2 tickets for each game and would give one to the driver. Our women played a game prior to the men's game last week--both were with smaller schools. I think the season starts in January. There will be more games with opponents other than SEC players before January.
I have book club this afternoon and am presenting the book. Like a dummy I volunteered because I thought the title, Braiding Sweetgrass was about the Gullah/Geechee women who line the beach highway east of Charleston, SC. I have seen them in action and their baskets are beautiful. This book is mostly about the Indian ways learned by the author who is a botanist. Her story includes the sending of young Indian boys to boarding school to "make them like white men" (her interpretation). I'm sure there is truth in her thesis, but it is complicated. When Lue and I went to Phoenix before she died, we spent half a day in the museum which depicted the times/students/education/etc. of the young boys there--and it was sympathetic to the Indian youth.
Have a good day, Buddies, and if you have sunshine, try to get outside to enjoy it.
Sue
Sue I have had this vertigo off and on for many years it worsened after I hit my head on a tree 5 years ago. That happened as I was walking Happy and Bebe at the same time of two different leashes. Happy stopped to use a tree, Bebe got wrapped around my legs and down I went hitting my head just above my right eye and splitting it open. Some of you may recall that I never did go to the doctor for that, I just washed it real good and butterflied it together. By the time I did call the Dr She said it was too late for an MRI to see if there was a concussion.
Graduation from the Hospice class is tomorrow, then my interview on friday and then just waiting for a Hospice patient for need some one who has a dog.
Good news on the basketball tickets. One of my book club friend's husband died during the year. They had women's tickets which she didn't renew. She was at book club today and when I asked if anyone who could drive would like to go to the games with me and could drive, she spoke up, so she'll be taking me to the games. I'm VERY HAPPY about this!
Marilyn, good luck with your graduation from the Hospice class and your interview on Friday.
Goodnight, All.
Sue
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Great news, Sue! Coach Foster (the calm, even-tempered guy) really unloaded on our gals last night after their loss to Florida. That so rarely happens, I hope it gets their attention. LOL
Sitting in the eye doc's office waiting for him to check Ray's corneas....they're running late....surprise!
Good news, Sue, on a friend who also loves basketball and can drive you.
Congrats, Marilyn, on graduation from Hospice class.
Jane
Hi everyone, our trip to Duke had a wonderful conclusion: The dr did 2 separate sonagrams on his eye and even talked to his dr here, but he couldn't find a thing! We are so relieved. Who knows what his home dr saw, but it wasn't there today! I will sleep a lot better tonight. Anyway, he was finished at 10:00 and we were home before 3:00 even with lunch, a gas stop, and dropping off a book at the library! Bunny was so happy to see us. She had stayed with a couple down the street who do this regularly. Her husband has alzheimers, although is still fairly lucid and he loved Bunny. Apparently she paid a lot of aattention to him and most of the dogs don't. It was also his 84th birthday, so I was so glad she made him happy.
Jane, your getting ready is probably pretty much a science by now. I do hope you enjoy your extra month down there.
Mary, I know you will miss Jean, but she certainly was wonderful for you to have with you through the worst of it.
Sue, you didn't say how your book review went. But I'm so glad you found someone to take you to the games. I know how much you enjoy them and it sounds like the widow will really enjoy going too.
Marilyn, I think it's wonderful that you are graduating from Hospice class. You do so much good. And I'm sure you get a lot of satisfaction from it. It's too bad you never went to the dr. when you hit your head. Lori is still having some repercussions from her concussion and she went the next day, I think and followed all the protocol. However, the problems she's having may also be related to all the work she's been doing on her condo. She thinks she has a pinched nerve in her neck.
Hi to Ginny. Do hope you got some sun today. It was beautiful here.
Hi to everyone else too. I have to go fix dinner. Sharon
Wonderful news, Sharon - as you said, I know you'll both sleep better tonight.
Congratulations, Marilyn - I know your work is so appreciated.
Jean is a happy camper - at home tonight with her sweet dog. It was great to have her here, and she was such a help. Sue is in town now - to help both me and Randy's family. She was here with me this afternoon - actually here when the home health care nurse came and the PT tech came to make their assessments. They were both impressed with the progress I've made, with suggestions and plans for other stuff to be doing. Each will be making additional visits. I sent Sue to spent the evening/night with Randy - I think he needs her more than I do right now. She's going to take me to get my overdue mani/pedi tomorrow afternoon (and getting herself a pedi, too, of course). Jean took me for my overdue haircut yesterday. That ought to keep me going until after I see the surgeon on the 29th - and hopefully by then, I'll be released to drive.
Happy Tuesday to all the Buddies!
Woo Hoo, Marilyn on graduation from the Hospice class. I think you and Freckles will do a great job. I also hope the vertigo has left you. Take care and enjoy your Hospice visits. I admire your service with Freckles.
Mary, your daughters really step up to the plate for you and the rest of your family. I'm glad Jean was able to come and now Sue to help you and Randy's family. I'm glad the PT Techs were pleased with your progress and also hope you can/will work on their suggestions. BTW, I've already missed one bball game--a double header with the men's team--and no parking allowed to anyone without a Men's sticker. YUCK!
Sharon, hurray for the trip to Duke with good results! I'm glad John's eye sight is OK and hope you can get an explanation from the local Opthalmologist. (I thought I spelled that correctly--but must not as I got a RED LINE under it.)
Jane, I hope Ray's eye exam went well today. When I saw my local eye doctor, he told me I didn't need to see the specialist this year as the spot on my retina has stayed the same as it has for years. I was happy to not have to get someone to drive me to Montgomery for another exam.
Were any of you Gwen Ifill's fans? I have enjoyed her news coverage for many years and have missed her for the past 6 months. She died yesterday after a long illness. She was one of my favorites and I am sorry she was so ill and passed away.
MaryPage, where are you? I hope all is well.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Sharon...GREAT news on John's eye exam!
Sue...yes, I watched Gwen on the PBS Newshour and Washington Week.
Jane
I watched Gwen Ifil also. Sharon go to hear the good news about John's eye exam at Duke. My next eye exam is on Dec. 31st. I wish it was next years so my deductible would get met before i go to the Chiropractor. I sure can't afford the $186 deductible when I have to pay back $182 to SS for an over payment, I was going to file for a waiver but there were 12 pages of financial report to fill out for both our incomes and obligations. I am not going to do that. It is none of their business what our financial expenses are nor do they get Keith's.
Maryz. Looks like you are getting such good treatment through you health system . My daughter is not old enough to be on Medicare and now her health insurance has raised to $1000 a month in 2017 With a $1000 deductable. She has paid that for this year and so will still get in her 2016. She gets her knee done this Friday. Doesn't look like they give all the services that you are getting. Told her she will be able to go home on Sunday. No talk of going to another place for PT. Will see. She live quite a way from the Hospital . All her family live close and Husband and youngest son in the house and so maybe when they think you have lots of help they just let you go home. Not like us who live alone.
Jeanne, I'm sure it's a combination of things. I don't know what would've happened if I'd still had John and been in our house. In any case, however we get it, the followup physical therapy is the most important.
Hi Buddies. I've had a nice day. Terri and Bonney came to my house about 9:00 this morning and about 15 minutes later Dorothy picked us up and drove us up to Peggy's on the lake. Peggy had prepared brunch, scrambled eggs with cheese, grits, biscuits, coffee, which we ate immediately and a yummy apple cake which we had after the second round of bridge. Then we played a final round and went home. The weather was beautiful (although we'd all have loved some rain--we're in a terrible drought here). The lake is lower, I don't think the power company which owns the lake lowered it--Mother Nature did.
This evening I've watched the news and now have the Carolina/Saints football game on. Carolina is ahead and just got a blocked kick and made a touchdown, but came back on an illegal block in the back. I'm thinking of turning the sound down and reading--just to look up occasionally. I really am not much of Pro football.
I hope all have had a good day--and has ANYONE heard from MARY PAGE?
Sue
Sue....no, I haven't. I hope MaryPage posts soon and is well and just busy.
Today, regular November weather is to hit us....highs in the 40s, cold wind, etc.
Have a good Friday!
Jane
Hi gals - It's been quiet in here. I guess we're all in the post-election/pre-holiday doldrums (or something).
I've seen the home health/OT/and PT gals over the last couple of days. PT is coming soon to take me to the in-house space for measurements and evaluation. Sue has been here this morning, and is heading back to SC later today. It's been good to have some quiet, chatting time with her. Our Lady Mocs lost to Indiana last night - another game I didn't get to. I see the doc after Thanksgiving and hope he'll release me to drive then. Plus I need to continue regaining strength as far as doing anything "outside".
I've e-mailed with MaryPage. She's okay - just not doing anything on the discussions right now. I've told her she was missed.
I hope everybody has some good football games this weekend.
Mary...thanks for getting in touch with MaryPage for us all.
Good Morning, Buddies. It's almost 11:00 here and I've already had a short visit from Tim. He was out attending yard sales in hopes of finding something he can sell later. I gave him the toasted pecans I'd made for him last week and forgot to give him.
It's sunny again today. No rain in sight and my only days of permitted outdoor water use are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday--but only between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Yesterday I used some of the water in my rain barrel for my recently planted pansies. I'm very worried about my azaleas--I sure hope we get some rain soon.
I've had my morning walk and my plans for the remainder of the day are to make a grocery list for tomorrow's trip to Kroger with a volunteer/friend/driver. I wanted to make a sweet potato casserole for our Thanksgiving dinner, but Tim told me the rest of the family want me to bring my pineapple congealed salad, so that's what I'll make.
Mary, thanks for getting in touch with MaryPage for us. I put out a request at book club last week, which I've probably already mentioned, for someone who'd like to attend women's bball and would be willing to drive me and use my extra ticket. I was pleased that Sally told me her husband died sometime this past summer and she didn't renew their tickets and was happy to take me. And yes, I'm in a post-election slump--Big Time!
I've been trying to clean up my mail--I have been neglecting to answer some of it and need to get my kitchen table and hutch cleaned off.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Hi Gals, not much going on here. Just the usual grocery shopping yesterday for the ingredients for the oyster dressing and giblet gravy I'm to take to our neighbor's TG dinner. I've done a load of laundry this AM, but not much else.
One of the key players for the Panthers got a concussion last night, Luke Kuekley (sp?) I just hate to hear about any of the players receiving a concussion. You never know what lasting effect it will have on them.
Today is my dil's birthday. We will call her this evening.
Sue, we got a whole .10 inch of rain Sun/Mon. No significant rain expected till Christmas. We were fortunate to get 5" from Matthew, so we are in the abnormally dry designation. The western part of NC & SC are in Severe Drought. That's why we're having so many forest fires. I hope all of the SE gets some rain before long.
Jane, Brrrr! Where are you having TG?
Mary, it sounds like all is proceeding well with your. I do hope you'll be able to drive soon. I can't remember how long it was for me. I know you enjoyed Sue's visit.
The hospital called me today to ask questions and get a chart set up for me for Monday and to tell me which meds to stop. I have to be there at 10 and she said to count on 4-5 hrs. I don't remember it being that long last time, but that was 3 yrs ago. I'll be so glad to get it over with and to find out something. I see the Dr at 3:00 to go over the results and find out what he recommends.
Well, I better go get lunch. Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon, what procedure are you having done? I'll charge this up to my anesthesia - that I don't remember. LOL.
Mary, I'm having a myelogram. The neurosurgeon couldn't see enough detail in my MRI. After seeing this, he should be able to make a recommendaation. Don't apologize for forgetting. We all forget details other buddies have told us and have to re-ask and that's without anathesia!! :D Sharon
Hello everyone. I received my first Hospice patient that I will probably be visiting early next week.
Keith is have a urinaty tract problem and is catherized until Monday so we won't be going out to dinner tonight.
s|Sherry so the procedure is to see what is wrong with your spine? Back problems?
Congrats on your first patient, Marilyn - I know you'll do a great job. And I hope Keith gets over the UTI quickly - no fun.
I remember now, Sharon - sorry. I hope they find something with an easy fix. 8^)
We had a gorgeous fall day today. I got out on the back deck for awhile. The front is better for being in the sun, but, I wanted to have Max with me. Lately he hasn't been as good with staying right with me. The back deck has a rail and a gate.
Last evening we met our good friends at a favorite restaurant. All had good meals. Afterward we came back to our place for cards and desert. We all had an enjoyable evening.
Marilyn, that's great that you have your first Hospice patient already. The procedure is to inject dye into my spinal fluid and take pictures in order to more accurately show what's wrong. Then an appt afterward to hear what the neurosurgeon has to say about options.
Mary, you and me both! Are you able to enjoy your deck now? Or is it too smoky? We've had a lot of smoke in the Charlotte area and even down here this week. One day was code red for air quality. Today is code orange. Not good, but at least I don't have to be outdoors when it's like that.
Ginny, it sounds like you had a really good day and evening! You sound a lot more upbeat. :thumbup:
Hi to all. Sharon
MaryZ. Daughter Julie came through on her Knee Replacement. Dr. who did it said it came out well. Surprised she lasted with it as bad as the wear out was. Had her on it today. Did get her on it yesterday about 4 hours after doing. Thinks will be out MOnday. Boys Text me so I don't know if will go back home that day. Her 3 sons are doing TG dinner out at the Ranch.
I glad it over. I just don't like people going under having things done. Easier when it on myself than on KIds. Remember when they were giving birth and I was watching. Awful.
I'm glad your daughter did well, Jeanne. Please tell her I'm thinking of her and wishing her well with her rehab and PT program. It's very hard, but SO important.
Ginny Ann, glad to hear you're getting out and about. I know just sitting out in the sunshine is good for you (us).
We actually had a very brief shower overnight. I hope it did some good with the fires (but haven't heard any local news this evening), but it was nice to see a little bit of wet on my deck this morning. It's been much cooler today (high only in the mid50s) after a high near 80 yesterday. Our Lady Mocs are playing in a tournament in Louisville this weekend, and won their game today.
Hope your teams won today. Happy weekend, Buddies!
We just got our first snowfall of the season. Heard the snow plow doing its job. Been playing on this computer and watching TV. My tooth has gotten back to hurting :tickedoff: :( Getting tired so I guess it is time to get ready for bed.
Jeanne, understand that it's harder to watch a child go through something than to do so oneself. I discovered that when Melanie, my oldest, got cancer. She has her next CT sccan the week after TG. That will be almost 3.5 yrs since her surgery. Anyway, so glad your daughter came through it well. I agree with Mary that the PT is of the utmost importance.
Mary, I hope you get some more rain. We have a 20% chance on TG! Nothing significant in the near future. The fires are really bad. Lots of smoke in this area even though they are a long way from us.
Ginny, snow--ugh! I used to love it, but now it just looks cold and dangerous. Glad I'm in the south. Oh no on your tooth hurting. Are you sure you shouldn't see a specialist. You've been having problems with your teeth for a long time.
Been to church and SS. We had a hard frost last night. My birds are happy I filled the feeders & bath yesterday. Dreading my test tomorrow but will be glad to get it over and find out what the dr. says. Sharon
Not spoken to daughter today but just read her post on Facebook. They young really seem to do everything on there. I don't. But looks like she left the hospital for home this after noon. Sunday. That was fast. Says doing good. Got up during the night for bathroom and did not use the walker. Got into a mess she wrote. Hasn't told me yet. Has to go for PT starting tomorrow. Think they gave her pain pills to take and bet she is fast asleep now.
I am mad a myself. I decided to get new glasses in Bifocals . had just for reading for past 10 years. Got new Prescription. Spent $300 and tried to get use to wearing them for past 2 weeks. Must have taken them off someplace and left them.No idea where. Spent all weekend checking and have gone all over the house but can't be found. Never fails. if I buy either sun glasses and now reg. ones that don't cost much will have them for years. Pay more and loose in short time. So now back to my readers. Will have to get them made again. (Then I will find the lost pair).
We have snow on the ground. Winter started early this year :( I have been inside today.
I hope everyone is doing okay.
Please say a prayer for Ray and me for strength to get through the coming holidays.
Ginny Ann - hate the thought of snow, but it is chilly here. Lots of hugs for you and Ray.
Jeanne, glad your daughter is doing well. Youth really does help a lot. Sorry about the new glasses - I wear mine all the time, so they never get lost. LOL
Not much in the news about the fires here, so I guess they're mostly contained (if not out). One of the largest ones in the area is in a national forest, and is a "natural" fire (caused by a lightning strike). They're pretty much letting it burn itself out, doing what fires are supposed to do in nature - clear out undergrowth and allowing light to get to the ground for regeneration of new stuff.
Our Lady Mocs won again yesterday in a tournament, and will play Louisville this evening. We're having our usual Thanksgiving on Saturday at Margaret's. She'll come get me on Friday so I can be of some help.
Good morning, Buddies. I don't know what I did yesterday after church (probably was lying on my bed reading a book), but didn't get here yesterday. I did get my trash put out and took a walk before getting ready for my Sunday evening TV watching.
No snow here, thank goodness, but if it would bring moisture that would be OK. Our drought has grown worse and we are only permitted to water for a short time between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday (I've probably already mentioned this). I still have some water in my rain barrel, so I'm watering my newly planted pansies and also my house plants from that. My azaleas are looking terrible and I think I will lose some of them.
Mary, hurray for your Mocs win. Our Lady Tigers won an away game, too. I'm looking forward to the 27th--I need to call my book club friend and see if she can take me to the game.
GinnyAnn, I hope your snow is pretty, but not overwhelming with ice. You and Ray are in my prayers. I hope your church friends and others will be having festivities that you will feel able to participate in. I know you are hurting. (BIG HUGS)
Jeanne, I hope your daughter recovers quickly. Does she have a walker or cane? I still use my cane when I get up for the bathroom at night. I don't want any more time in the hospital or nursing facility.
Sharon, prayers going up here for good results and some kind of resolution for your back problems. Let us know ASAP about the results. (BIG HUGS)
Marilyn, I hope Keith's infection has cleared up and he is feeling much better. I know it's tough to have a sick partner. :-[ Keep your chin up and hopefully he'll be right at rain SOON!
I'm worried about MaryPage. Has anyone heard from her?
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Just went to take the garbage to the curb. Cold out but the sun is shining and so will dress warm and go over to the library. Drop off the Laundry. Got quite a load this week. I need to take my bathroom and Kitchen rugs there tomorrow and use a washer myself. Only take a hour to was and drying. All to heavy to pay them to do it. They don't need to fancy folding like the regular laundry.
Lucky Me. I found my glasses. In the last place I thought they would be. I keep a old robe in my bathroom to just put on fast until I take out my clothes. I was getting things ready to send to the laundry today and found them in the pocket of the Robe. I think I had just gotten out of the shower and the phone rang. Put on Ratty robe to answer and put glasses in that pocket.
I have to start watching where I put stuff. Also making a few notes if I want to remember things for later. admit to comes with getting older
Now My Daughter in Texas had her Knee Replaced Friday. Maybe I hadn't mentioned her needing it to some people. Seems to be doing good. Will check soon. She is taking PT in the mornings.
Hi everyone...haven't posted in couple days...Ginny hugs ur way....the holidays are sad for me also.....miss my husband more at that time....Mary Z...happy you are doing so well...and Jeanne ..hope your daughter heals without problems.....not much going on with me..will eat Thanksgiving dinner with family and all I have to do is bring a ham......so I can do that....Hope everyone has a blessed holiday and with loved ones...Darlene
Hi, Babes! I'm busy getting stuff ready for trip to Chicago for T'giving then back home to finish packing and then leaving for the South on Sunday or Monday. I may not be in much, but don't worry.
Ray got an excellent report from the kidney doc so he's very happy and now eager to get on the road. He really worries over this report each time.
jane
Keith got a pretty good report from the dr. too. The prostate is a little enlarged not bad for his age, the Catheter has been removed and he is peeing again on his own but is now on a prescription of Flomax, darn that stuff is expensive. for 90 capsules it was $87.
I went to the podiatrist for my pedicure this morning. The Neuropathy is not only in my toes put I get those sharp pains going up my legs ankles and my left arm. I sure didn't know it could affect other places on the body until Sarah told me. Her MS has caused her to have Neuropathy.
Glad to hear that jane's Ray and Marilyn's Keith are doing well. Now we need to hear about Sharon's myelogram. I don't know if she'll get information about that today, or will have to wait for a few days.
There's been a terrible accident here in Chattanooga this afternoon - a school bus from an elementary school wrecked with the driver and 35 students on board. There are known fatalities, but don't know how many yet. There are 23 students in local hospital, but a few students walked away from the site. Our TV station has not cut away to the national news, so I don't know if it's on there or not.
MaryZ. They are showing that bus accident here right now. Just Awful. Didn't say if it was a crash as no other car involved. Looks like a tree just cut the bus in half. Accidents can happen so fast. Not saying how the children are.
What a horrible accident...nothing on our national news of how many children killed...just "multiple fatalities." What a nightmare.
It was a one-vehicle accident - the bus hit a tree and overturned. The driver was injured and, according to reports, "is cooperating with police" in finding out what happened. We've heard, unofficially, that five were dead at the scene, and one has died at the hospital. But they haven't said anything about the severity of injuries of the others who were hospitalized. It's just devastating.
I just read the driver was arrested, and that, as you said, 6 children died. What a horror.
Cold and windy here, and rain to come. My joints aren't happy, so I'm moving very slowly this morning. I have a massage at 11:00 and a haircut at 12:45 and lots of errands to get done, but those may be this afternoon.
Probably want be here. For couple days...so will wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving...Darlene
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
http://nooga.com/174570/community-mourns-as-5-confirmed-dead-bus-driver-charged-in-crash/
This the latest news I've seen about the crash yesterday. My heart aches for the families and the community.
Hi Gals, Our news was full of the bus accident last night. Just horrible! You think your kids are safe on a school bus.
I got home about 5:00 yesterday and was just exhausted with all the tests and the driving. Traffic was horrendous and in the old part of downtown Charlotte where we got lost 3 or 4 times! Anyway, after the tests, etc were finished we drove to the Dr's office for the results. He said my spine is just full of arthritis, but that there is nothing he can do. He does recommend that I go back to the Pain Mgt Dr and get the trial nerve stimulus thing. He says he has seen it work wonders, so guess that is my next step. I had to sit up at a 45 deg. angle till bedtime and then lie flat for 12 hours. Consequently, I'm just now showered, dressed, and starting my day.
I wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Enjoy the food and your families. Hugs and prayers to Ginny, Mary & Darlene who are missing family members this year.
Jane, wishing you safe travels.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry to hear that the neuropathy has gotten so much worse. Glad Keith is doing better though.
Sue, I hope you get some rain (and us too!) Have a wonderful time at Tim's.
Sharon
We are either going to on of the community sponsored dinners or Imay be cooking for Thanksgiving and inviting a friend of mine from Furry Friends who lives alone her family is 3000 miles away. For now I am waiting on FedEx to deliver a new refurbished cell phone and pick up the one they sent that doesn't work in this area. Then I have to go buy a |turkey. I got a $9. off coupon for a Jenny-O 12-14 lb turkey at the Grocery Outlet.
This morning I got my little Christmas tree put up and decorated leaving a place for the cats to lay down on the table next to the tree, They like to be on that table to look out the window.
Sherry my spine is also full of arthritis. But I do get relief from the Chiropractor.
Sharon, I know you're glad to have that over with, but sorry there's no magic fix for you. Sounds like it's going to be worth a try with the nerve stimulus machine. Gentle hugs from over here.
I had a PT session here this morning. She says I'm doing great and wants me to start walking with a cane in the apartment more and more - and even try in the hall for a little bit. I asked her if she thought I'd be released to drive. She suggested I try going to sit in my car - to see if I was going to be able to get in, manipulate the mechanics, etc. I'll give that a try - maybe when Margaret comes to pick me up on Friday (so I can have someone with me).
It's quiet around here this week, with many folks spending time with families. I hope all have a good holiday.
Good late afternoon, Buddies. My every two week cleaning service was here about 9:15 this morning. I took my morning walk after they got started and fortunately they were finished by about 10:40. They always send the same woman and today she had a newbie she was training. Tim came at 11:30 to take me to see the Clinical Psychologist I'm seeing for my memory loss. My appointment was at 12:00 and he ran me through the exercises until !:00. We went to lunch at the Pub--I had half a corned beef sandwich and a cup of potato soup. Tim had already eaten, but also had a cup of soup. Afterwards we went to the lawyer's office to sign the completed will. So that is out of the way. Tomorrow morning, I'll start preparing the pineapple gelatin salad I'll take to the Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday at Ard and Dave's house. Tim will come over here and take me.
Mary, I'm finally walking on my own inside the house, but am walking outside with a cane every day. I go 3 blocks down to Samford Avenue and then back up. The going down is easier than coming back up the hill, but I can make it. I have been told by the neurologist I shouldn't drive until sometime in 2017. Double Yuck! So I have to count on Tim or some of the Village Friends to take me to appointments and the grocery store. What a tragedy about the bus wreck! So many young lives lost.
Marilyn, I think your Thanksgiving plans--either one--sound nice and I hope you can work it out successfully.
Sharon, I know you were disappointed with the doctor's report. I hope you can get some relief at the Pain Clinic. The nerve stimulus trial sounds promising. I will pray for good results for you. And NO RAIN is in the forecast! We are under drought watering conditions. I'm not using my city water to keep my pansies going--I still have water in my rain barrel and will use it until it's all gone. The city sent out cards about watering--I can use city water between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, but I will not water anything except the pansies. My azaleas are hurting!
Darlene, I'm guessing you are traveling to visit with family. Have a safe trip and enjoy your family.
Jane, you can send some of that rain over here, please! I'm sorry your joints are hurting and hope the massage helped.
It's time for the evening news, so I'll just wish everyone a good evening. Has anyone heard from MaryPage?
Sue
Sue, I e-mailed with MaryPage last week. She's okay - just backing out from her computer stuff for a while. I'm hoping she'll be back with us sometime.
Sure hope you get some rain soon Sue!
All is the same here. We plan on going to a TG meal at one of the service clubs. Instead of bring the food back here we plan on eating with the community.
I feel so bad for the families who lost children in the bus incident.
Happy Thanksgiving, Every Buddie!
I am going to cook for TG. I have invited my friend Ingrid from the Furry friend group to have dinner with us. She is alone and her children live 3000 miles away. I have all the fixin's. I will start the bird before I go over to the hospital to visit patients with Freckles, I already baked the pumpkin pie this morning.
I am going to see if I can go visit my hospice patient sometime today, I ahve to call the Memory Care center to ask when it would be convenient.
What a mess outside. Such storms and still raining. I had my large yard professionally done and looked beautiful. Now such a mess. Doubt will get done again this winter. I may try blowing the front part if we get a nice day.
Need to go out to a appt. by 2:30. Thank goodness don't have to go out of town.
Lights now fixed on car. Think need one tire looked at Friday. I curbed it the other day.
Bad news this morning, my dear hospice patient that I wanted to visit today died early this morning. She would have been my first hospice visit.
So sorry about your client, Marilyn. I'm sure she was in good hands with hospice care.
I hope everyone has an enjoyable day tomorrow.
How sad, Marilyn. It will be difficult for her family here at the holidays as well.
It is nice that you are cooking and inviting a friend in. One of my neighbors invited 3 couples including us for dinner tomorrow. None of us have family close by. I made the dressing to take tomorrow and have simmered the giblets she gave me to make the base for the gravy. I'll make it right before we go though and reheat the dressing.
Jeanne, sorry the weather is rotten for you. Typical of the MW though.
Hi to all. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving day with friends or loved ones.
Sharon
Happy Thanksgiving, Dear Friends! I hope you all have a peaceful and blessed day with family or friends.
We're here in Geneva, Il, and will go to another suburb about an hour away for dinner about noon. It appears clear this morning after a drive in of light rain, wind, and some fog.
Angelface...haven't seen a post from you lately...hope all is ok.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've had a light breakfast, read the paper--will give Tim/Kris the ads if they'd like them--showered/shampooed/dressed and have taken my morning walk. My pineapple/cream cheese jello has gelled and is ready to go when Tim picks me up at 11:30. We're eating at Ard and Dave's. I hope Dave feels better today. Tim says he's not doing well.
We have a beautiful sunshiny day here. I'd sure like some rain, though. I still have a bit of rain in my rain barrel and will water my house plants tomorrow and my new pansies in the small flower bed next to my driveway. Then I'm going to gear up for the Auburn/Alabama showdown up in Tuscaloosa. I want to think we'll beat them this year--but probably not.
Have a nice Thanksgiving, especially if you are fortunate enough to have family nearby.
Love and hugs,
Sue
Storms finally over. Left a mess. I am not leaving town and glad. My family way to far away. All have called and sticking close to their homes also. In Texas I believe the women will be heading out to the stores at 5pm today. All or most of them are opening at that time also. I think Macy's been open all day.
I did go through all the adds in the paper. Took 2 hours to go through them. I say a couple of thing i need such as New sheets for one. Pair of Crocks which if I went today showing at $12.00. just for 4 hours. Price is $34.95 . Bet they don't have many. Just to cold and dark out. Some things I saw will still be on sale come Tuesday. I don't Christmas shop now as my family got 2 big. Last time I did it was for 28. No longer are my Grands small and they even have children that are not babies so I don't find fun in shopping. Santa has shown up in this town 3 times already. Saturday will be the big parade with him showing up again and they light the tree. Doing things way to early now.
MaryZ. Julie is have a hard time keeping food down and sick tummy when I spoke to her last night. Says the smell of food cooking makes it worse. Did you do that.? But otherwise doing good.
She was under for a hour and half. Last year when I had surgery done (At the same time of month) I was under 3 hours and I remember going through the same sick feeling for a few days.
Jeanne, my appetite has been way down since the surgery - (this is not a bad thing for me LOL). I sometimes have a slightly queasy feeling, and I fill up very quickly. I hope Julie will feel better as time goes on.
Addendum - I hope Julie's doctor/hospital let her know that pain medicine is very constipating. And, as long as she is taking some regularly, she should be taking a stool softener - or at least being aware of a potential problem.
I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. I hate it when it is called Turkey Day rather than Thanksgiving.
I hope everyone had a good day. We got through another Thanksgiving without Doug. :'(
John came by this morning and had coffee with us. He could use some prayers. Life is rough for him right now.
Ray went to the VFW hall for our TG meal. They shared 2 dinners with him to bring home for us. He is worried about me. I used to be the one to cook the TG meal for my Mom and his parents. Having no daughter and Doug in heaven it would have been difficult for me to do the big meal this year. It was just Ray and me at the table. I am going to push myself to get out Christmas decorations. Ray isn't much on decorations and such, but will help me with them.
Ginny Ann - sounds like a good idea to get your meal elsewhere rather than do all the work for two. The holidays will be hard for you, I know, but you'll get through them. I'm sorry John is having a rough time right now.
Margaret is on her way to pick me up - I should be back home late tomorrow. Happy travels, Buddies!
We had a nice Thanksgiving feast without turkey. Tim picked me up and took me to Ard and Dave's. Kris was already there helping Ard. Tim grilled pork, I took a pineapple gelatin salad, and I don't know who made sweet potato casserole and a corn casserole, but it was all good--and Tim made brownies for dessert. We thought Ronnie (stationed at Ft. Benning in Columbus) and his family would be there, but they had young friends from Alaska visiting and didn't come over.
This morning I've been doing laundry and generally putzing around. I've started a new mystery by Ridley Pearson and now that I've cleaned up after my left overs lunch, I'm going to lie down, put my feet up, and read on.
GinnyAnn, I'm glad to hear that Ray picked up your Thanksgiving meal from the FW Hall. I hope it was yummy and you enjoyed it. I haven't cooked a big Thanksgiving meal since Bob died--mostly shared potluck with my family here in Auburn. Since moving up here, I've made early Christmas Eve morning brunch and may still do it this year. I hang up stockings but am not sure about putting up my Christmas tree before Christmas Eve. I still have my box spring stored in my utility room. Tim did say something about putting it back on the bed now--I'm just using a mattress as he was afraid the box spring would make it too high.
Mary, have a safe trip and enjoy your Thanksgiving with your family. Your daughters are the greatest!
I'm off to my room for a lie down and reading Ridley Pearson's Killer Summer. I can't find the place to underline the title. Is it just my computer today or is everybody missing that?
Have a great day, Buddies.
Sue
We had a nice Thanksgiving dinner with my friend Ingrid here. I did the whole traditional dinner, Sweet potatoes with marshmallows and the works. Ingrid brought the Sparkling Cider and several jars of the the tune that she canned. for my cupboard. She left before it got dark, neither of us likes tod rive after dark as it is too hard to see.
Freckles and I and 4 other teams of furry friends visited the patients at the hospital just after they had their lunch several were asleep and there were a few that we couldn't enter their rooms due to chemo or knee surgery, all together it took about an hour to hits all the rooms that had patients and the Psych ward.
This morning Keith's middle son and fiance took us out to breakfast, that was my chance to have my favorite breakfast of buscuits and gravy. The just left here to go back to the boys mother's house.
This afternoon I am to pick up the patient info for another Hospice patient, I just may try to go visit todady after what happened to my last hospice patient.
We had a nice Thanksgiving at Ray's sister's condo. We came home yesterday and got busy unpacking so we could repack today. Finishing up laundry so I can do my take-in suitcase.
Refrigerator is about cleaned out, so we'll go out for supper and for breakfast tomorrow and then be on the road south.
Weather is good, so I'm hoping that continues...it makes the drive a lot less stressful.
Jane
I'm not in the greatest mood this evening. I watched the Auburn/Alabama game which was played in Tuscaloosa (home of the Crimson Tide) and they won handily. Our quarterback didn't play due to injuries and the 2 subs just couldn't hack it. They won by more than 18 points--can't remember the final total. Sad day here.
I was planning to go to the AU women's basketball game tomorrow, but the friend who might have gone with me had been out of town and was tired when she got home this evening. So I called 2 neighbors and one had a terrible cold and Sandra next door had just come back from Mississippi where her mother died last week--and she will have her 2 grandchildren tomorrow, so unless I can thumb a ride, I'll have to stay home and hope it's on the radio. I bought my usual 2 tickets for the season and have already missed 2 games and will miss this one, too.
I hope you Buddies who are traveling or planning to travel have safe trips.
Sue
Jane.
Sounds like you are going earlier this year. Have a safe trip down. The roads should not be to crowded now that most back from the TG by tomorrow.
Hope we don't have a rough winter here. If we do I think I will be thinking of spending winters elsewhere.
jane, hope y'all have a safe trip. We are supposed to get rain on Monday/Tuesday - real, actual rain. So you might have to drive through some the first part of the week.
Sue, sorry your Tigers lost today - even if it wasn't unexpected. I've missed all the Lady Mocs' home games so far - four, I think. But our games are all on the radio, so I can listen. My friend would be glad to take me, but I don't think I'm strong enough to tackle that yet.
I spent last night at Margaret's, getting to do my laundry as a bonus. I helped her make the dressing for the turkey - and we did a pretty good job (if I do say so myself). Everything was delicious today for our Thanksgiving dinner - turkey, dressing, gravy, country ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, cranberries, macaroni & cheese, salad, potato casserole, and a host of desserts. Plus our great family and friends - just to make it extra special. Carol & Stephen brought me home this evening. A great Thanksgiving.
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up at the usual time and had breakfast and my morning 3 block walk downhill and back up again. After that I got on the phone to try to find a ride to today's AU Women's basketball game which starts at 1:00. The person I had planned to ride with had Thanksgiving out of town with her children and didn't want to go. I've skipped church and did talk to a couple of neighbors. The teen I thought was old enough to drive isn't and that family had family plans, but they were on their way to church and told me they'd ask if anyone in their congregation was planning to go to the game and would ask if they could take me. If nothing happens with that, the game will be on TV and I will be able to see it.
Hi Mary, sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving dinner with your family. We didn't have turkey as only Tim, Kris, Ard, Dave, and I were there. Tim cooked a pork loin, I made pineapple jello, Ard made creamed corn and a sweet potato casserole and Tim made brownies for dessert. We ate at Ard and Dave's house. Dave is doing a bit better since being in the hospital 4 days last week. I missed the turkey and dressing, but had plenty to eat and left overs to bring home.
And yes, I'm still sad about losing to the big bad Tide--but it wasn't unexpected--especially playing up there. Our good quarterback is still on the injured list and the subs just aren't up to his standard.
So I'll probably spend the day reading. I did take my morning walk (3 blocks down the hill and 3 back up) so the time I spend lazing around won't be too bad for me.
Happy Sunday, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good Morning Freckles and I are ready for church and Keith is getting ready. Freckles is wearing her Christmas dress to church today.
I had a nice visit with my Hospice client. He is ambulatory and told me stories of his navy life as a young teen over a gin a few times them I prayed with him before I left. I spent a half an hour with hin. very good visit.
Sun shining here at the moment but it was raining just a little bit ago.
It has stormed all night here and still coming down hard. I put off going out yesterday and planned on today. Need to do it regardless of storm. Suppose to be in the 50s but not seeing it. I hate days like this. I sure could find things to do inside. Closets a mess. Ironing sitting there. Time to do wood floors.
Reading and taking a nap sounds better than all that. Need to get use to Winter being here. These are times when I wish I was still working. Other than not having to get up early and drive through the snow and ice.
I should now go to live in a warmer state. Maybe be a snowbird. I like Illinois in the other 7 months of the year.
We have been having strong winds since last night, they have died down a little bit now though. I've had freckles out for a walk twice already and baked a loaf of bread. Tai Chi class is this afternoon. I also need to drop off my report on my Hospice patient today.
Not much else is new here today.
I hope all had a good holiday weekend. All's been quiet here - as usual. It's been cloudy and windy today - and we have actual rain in the forecast. None has been seen yet, though. We didn't think we'd have any fall color because of the drought, but there has been some very nice color throughout the region.
Jeanne, sounds like you're staying busy - even with your bad weather.
Marilyn - same to you. Tai chi is such a great exercise system - kudos to you for sticking with it.
The PT gal here came to get me this morning, and had me walking with the cane throughout the visit. She says I walk much better with the cane than with the walker. So I guess I'll be switching over to it. I see the orthopedist in the morning, and hope he'll release me to drive. I want to get back to the pool, but I know I'll have to work on increasing my stamina to much more than it is now.
I hope Sharon has gotten a not-too-distant appointment with the pain control clinic to help with her back problems. I guess jane and Ray have started off on their trek south.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Hi.everyone..I had nice Thanksgiving..but missed family that couldn't come..Now to get ready for Christmas...I only buy for kids in the family under 18...just can't gift everyone...too many.Marlyin u are always busy...homemade bread is so good...MaryZ...glad you are doing so well..my DIL is doing well from her mastectomy...been almost 2 weeks...has Dr appt today....wonder how long she will have to wear ted hose...Sue glad you also are doing so good and out walking. I started back today after missing several days...the weather is spring like here..warm...sure Jane will enjoy this Texas weather..Hi to Sharon..Ginny..Jeanne..any I missed. Candy
Candy, glad your DIL is doing well.
Jeanne, I forgot to ask - how's your daughter doing?
Hi Buddies. Tim picked me up at 11:30 for my noon appointment with the clinical psychologist who has been testing my memory skills. When he was ready for us another woman got off the elevator and evidently had made a 30 minute appointment with her as well as the noon appointment with me. She was on the verge of tears, so I told Dr. that we would go eat lunch and come back. We went to a nearby Arby's and had a sandwich and she was finished when we got back to the office. Tim was annoyed with me, but that's nothing new. My appointments are always at least 1 hour as he is testing me for memory. Lots of visual tests which I view for a minute or two, then have to recall what I saw. Not easy!
Tim stopped at my bank on the way home, so I was able to get some money for the next week or so. Believe me when I say I can hardly wait until I can drive my car! The brace is on my right leg and I have a car with a clutch, so I'd be using the right leg for both the brake and the accelerator as well as the left for the clutch.
I hope all have had a good day and no storms this evening. I'm hoping for some rain, but not high winds with it. I'm afraid that might happen tonight.
Sue
Hi, Buddies....
I hope all our Southern gals escape the strong t'storms they were talking about last night on the weather.
Beautiful day for driving today...sunny and 65 degrees. We're just south of OK City tonight so just one more large metro area to get thru....fort worth...and then on east and south toward Corpus Christi.
Take care, Every Babe!
Jane
Mary. Now I was calling Julie thinking she would need cheering up some. Haven't today as she told me yesterday not feeling sick anymore. Even she and husband went to Walmarts and Home Depot. using a walker but I wonder if she got one of the thing to ride in. But you have to use your knees in those. I just hope she doesn't overdue. She is like that. Likes to be in charge and do everything. always been on her to let the sons do some of the heavy work around the Ranch. But never has. Now they sent her home with some type of Machine to work out on twice a day and she goes to the Physical place 3 times a week. I am just glad she got it done. Suppose to take the stitches out Wed. You seem to be doing well also. Swimming would help I would think. I have never seen how they stitch them up. Are the big scares?
We're having some REAL RAIN!!! It's even rained really hard occasionally! HOORAY!!
Jeanne, my scar is about 9" long, vertical over the top of the knee. The thing she has at home is sort of like a stationary bicycle, but with just the pedals. You sit in a regular, sturdy chair. As you put the pedals closer to you, your knee bends more (this is the object) and, of course, it also hurts more. I'm using mine twice a day, too.
Sue, I'm surely glad I gave up a straight shift car years ago - and one of the reasons I did was because of pain in my left knee. That's why I hope to be able to drive after I see the doc tomorrow. I hope you can get released soon, too.
That is a long scar to go vertical. Now do they do the stitch the old way are sort of glue. One side of my face was opened up from temple . behind ear and down neck. That goodness that now they glue. Hardly shows. If done like years ago would have looked awful I would think.
Julie doesn't wear shorts or anything that a scar would show. Both she and husband have bikes and ride. He took them the other day and got maintenance done on them. So maybe she is planning to use later. She also needs to loose some weight. Walking more should do that.
Rain has finely stopped so will now shower and head out. Have a lot of running around to do. Sure the stores not crowded now.
Amazed as the amount was spent over the past 4 days. Stores and on line. Ran into Billions according to news. 30% more than prev. years. When they keep saying that things are bad in US for people I don't understand. Must be a lot using the Credit card system. Maybe they are thinking that Trump is going to share his money with everyone. I think if young they should be holding back and see how things go.
Jeanne, the scar is healing well - there were interior stitches, but the outside was held by staples. These were taken out at my first postop visit, 2 weeks after surgery. I've been told to massage the area with vitamin E oil/other oil/aquaphor/etc., to minimize adhesions and to make the scar pliable and less visible. Like your daughter, I don't wear shorts or anything like that.
We had almost 2" of rain here last night, which should have helped our local fires. The devastation in the Great Smoky Mountain Nat'l Park and in Gatlinburg is terrible. According to the news, at least some of the fires were started by the extremely high winds toppling trees onto power lines last night. Terrible stuff.
I saw the doctor this morning, and he has released me to drive and to return to the pool. He's also authorized me for outpatient PT three times a week. I'll drive myself to another doc's appointment tomorrow morning (after post/pool coffee with my friends), but I probably won't go back to the pool until next week. My sweet son-in-law picked me up to go to the doc this morning - it was nice to have some one-on-one time with him.
As awful as things have been around our area, it is now fairly quiet outside my door. Since Monday, I've had over 6" of rain in my gauge - 5" last night - with lots of thunder and lightning. There were tornadoes and fatalities just SW of us in NE Alabama; in Athens, TN, between here and Knoxville; and in Polk County, the second county east of ours on the NC/TN state line. Plus the horrors of the awful fire in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN, Monday night. I hope all this rain has at least put out most of the fires. Because of all the rain, we're now having flash flood warnings.
I did get out to my doctor's appointment this morning. I knew the swim class would be cancelled because of the lightning, so didn't see them. Nothing like driving for the first time in two months in a steady rain - but all was okay.
Hi Buddies. I've spent the morning looking through my recipes on cards--finally found the one for my French herb mix which I like to take to our second Thursday bridge club where we exchange gifts. The first year I took the herb mix I gave it to everyone in small about 2 inch tall bottles. If we get a new member, I give her the bottle, but I give the long timers enough to refill their bottles. Every one seems to like it--and a little goes a long way. I have a list of herbs I need to replenish and will probably make the mix on Friday or Saturday of this week. We're playing on tomorrow, but will exchange gifts in 2 weeks.
We had a bit of rain last night with about 1/8 of an inch in my rain gauge. However, it's just finished raining and it was a very SHORT downpour, so I'm hoping for more rain out there. It's very dark and I'm planning to lie down with a book and read.
Mary, I'm so glad that you are cleared to go to your swim class. I know you've missed it. I like to swim, too, and do at Tim's in the summer and also Auburn has an outdoor pool near me. The only indoor pool is run by the hospital and has a fairly high membership fee. I should probably check that out, but the driving is still a problem. I think I could drive those short distances, but Tim doesn't agree, so I'm still confined to calling Village Friends for rides to Kroger and other places. So far I've only asked to go to Kroger and twice out for haircuts.
It's nice and dark following the short storm, so I hope it rains again and soon. I'm off to my bed to lie down and read!
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
News is awful today. Fires. Tornadoes. Murders. ( got another one just 2 streets from me Monday. That is 3 in 2 weeks. Going to stop putting news on.
But we did get good news here. MaryZ driving again. Thats great Mary. Not bad. What is it A month since your Operation. Hope Julie can drive soon. She does a lot of the driving at her house. Husband having a hard time with one eye at the moment but he doesn't car for Night driving either.
I never thought of it until last night when driving home. Once I got out of town that is well lit up. It was about 6pm and really dark. Decided I don't think I like driving on these winter nights also. Got to remember when I leave late in afternoon to make short trips.
Thanks, Jeanne - my surgery was 20 October - so yep, a little over a month.
Bonney called me about 3:30 this afternoon to remind me when she will pick me up for bridge and reminded me that we were to exchange gifts tomorrow. I usually make the herb mix that I received the recipe for on my trip to France about 8 or 9 years ago--I didn't have the ingredients at home and called my neighbor Sandra. She drove me over to Kroger's and I bought the herbs and came home and spent an hour making the mixture and putting it into baggies to give out tomorrow. I misunderstood when we had our bridge group two weeks ago and thought I'd make the mix this weekend. Two weeks from tomorrow we'll be playing again and I just assumed we'd exchange then. Not a fun thing today, but I'm so glad Bonney called and reminded me. Whew! What a relief!
Sue
Hi Gals, Mary, so glad you are cleared for driving and the pool. I know that will make you feel more back to normal. Hurray for all the rain you got. I, too, hope that it helped dampen the forest fires, but with all the wind they were talking about, it might not.
Sue, glad you got your herb mix done and ready to give. Hope you get the clearance to drive soon.
Jeanne, I don't like to drive at night either, especially in the country. Our church is about 15-20 miles from us and mostly on a curvy country road, so I don't belong to any of the night circles or activities.
Yesterday, we got our tree trimmed, so we are all decorated now. I also did some online Christmas shopping. Today, I've been to the grocery and will take Bunny to the vet for a recheck at 4:30. She also has been off her feed some, so don't know what is up with her. I hope the UTI is cleared up now.
I need to get my Christmas letter written and organized, but doubt that I'll get it done today. Sharon
Hi Every Buddy. Not much is new here on the Oregon coast. Just taking it easy for a few days. I have the Wine Walk booth tomorrow evening with two other teams. Keith is going to the usual Friday night dinner with one of the guys.
I have to call the chiro this afternoon and get an adjustment=and see if that will help my knee. It is very painful when I bend it as much as it will bend. Yike the pain is terrible., It doesn't bother me to walk though.
I finally applied for a Medicare advantage program I have to wait until CMS approves the plan. I still can't get Keith to sign up for insurance. I bet he would agree if I would pay for it but that ain't happening.
Hi everyone...just checking in...quite here...rain and colder temps for the weekend...candy
Sharon, glad you've gotten your Christmas decorations to your satisfaction. Do you have an appointment with the pain management folks yet? Did you get any of the bad weather that hit around Charlotte?
Marilyn, I hope you can get some help for your knee - the bending is what I'm having to work most on. Ouch!
Always good to hear from you, candy!
I know jane and Ray have gotten to SPI - hope they're having some good weather.
Sue, I hope you get the release to drive soon. Maybe you should consider trading for a car with automatic transmission.
It was a lovely cool day today. Margaret came over and took me to Walmart - my first trip post surgery. I still rode in the cart, so that wasn't different, but it was nice to have her to bring the purchases in for me. Then we went for a visit with the financial consultant. We have just a few loose ends to tie up - and hopefully will get that done before the end of the year. I love that Margaret is staying on top of all the financial stuff with and for me. And she knows that Sue will take care of the medical stuff. I have my first outpatient PT on Monday, and am set up for that three times a week for several weeks. I know that will hurt, but be ever so helpful in the long run.
Hope everybody is heading into a good weekend.
I did some shopping on Amazon last Sunday. Just 4 things I needed . I am amazed how fast they are delivering right now. I don't have the yearly thing that does free. Don't buy from them often and if I do see that it is over $50. 3 have been delivered already . Didn't come on same orders. I notice now that everything for Illinois gets shipped out of a Warehouse in Kentucky.. They say they now have warehouses all over the country so gets shipped faster. I even got a Email on Monday saying had been shipped and giving a tracking number. Got the stuff Wednesday. (My Fruit cake was on of them.). The only one didn't get was a CD by John Owen Jones. The Welsh singer. My favourite. Say will be delivered late date in December. Must be coming from UK. Just looked at my others by him and they come out of Wales.
I decided that I would just go ahead and get one of the Lifeline emergency Response Machine and Button. I live on the outskirts of the city but within 2 miles of both Hospitals but for 40 years have been use to have friends close but now there are none around and with family so far away it good to have some contact.
They write off the activation as a have a VIP Advantage Member ship with the one Hospital. Get a lot of discounts through it. Specially on Glasses, Ear aids when or if needed. Lots of Restaurants. And can eat in the Hospital Cafeteria for 50% of. Food there is usually good.
Bridge was fun today although I didn't have good cards very often and didn't play them well when I did have them. I was so happy to see my friend Ethel back because she'd gone to the Chicago area to be with her daughter up there (who works at one of the University system campuses and does the same kind of work my son Bill does. They meet at meetings occasionally.) She has been gone almost 2 months and I've really missed her. I only had so-so cards, but enjoyed my friends. In 2 weeks they'll be coming to my house for our last game of 2016.
I just watched U. of South Carolina's women's basketball team Vs. Texas. We won by about 10 or 11 points. Both teams played well, but our Gamecocks won out.
Tomorrow morning I'll be picked up by a church friend who is also a volunteer at our Village Friends. She's taking me to Kroger for my weekly shopping and she'll be doing her own shopping. We'll meet up after we check out at the registers. So that'll be a chore I needed to finish before the weekend starts.
Mary, even if I had a car with an automatic transmission, Tim would have a hissy fit if I tried to drive. My neurologist said maybe next year--which I hope means after Jan. 1. The brace I have to wear daily on my right leg is very cumbersome and the neurologist and my GP both don't think I'd be safe driving with it. I have at least graduated to using a cane inside and out, but the brace does slow me down.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
P.S. I hope Jane and Ray are having safe travel to Texas.
Hi, Gals!
Good news on Maryz behind the wheel, and Sue getting out with her bridge friends. I'm glad you're listening to Tim and the docs about driving.
Thanks for thinking of us as we drove down to our beloved S. Texas. It's been beautiful..70s and delightful, compared to the 30s we left. Today we move into our condo and domthe massive grocery shopping needed for 3 months in a new "home" with no groceries, etc.
We've been to two of our fav restaurants already so all is good.
I'll be back when I get my laptop set up and get some bookkeeping caught up once I'm on a secure WIFI.
Jane
Sue. I prefer not to use a Automatic also. Love driving a shift. changed to auto on this last car. I can see it being hard for you with it being your right leg in the brace. You use that leg to do all the shifting. When I had my leg in one for 6 months I then had auto shift and even though rigt leg I managed to turn my foot and manage the peddles. Could never have gotten anyplace otherwise.
Soon will be cars that can drive themselves. Wonder if people will have to still get a driving License and take a test.
Hi Gals, I'm just now getting in because I was up till 3AM and then slept in till 10:00! I've made a few phone calls. Called to make an appt with my dermatologist, but they will have to call me back Monday. I have something weird that has appeared over a brownspot on my face that looks like a cancer and I want it checked asap. It's small, but I want it taken care of while it is small. This has come up since my regular whole-body check in August!!
I also called Time Warner to come out and check their setup here. I have a cable that is hot and my wi-fi keeps going off and I have to reboot it, etc.
Then I called Tracfone. I recently bought a smart phone that is connected to tracfone and it is either defective or I am, so I am having to transfer my # and minutes back to my old phone so that I can send the new one back. What I hassle. I am so disappointed that the new phone doesn't work for me. It seems to be a cheap knockoff.
Sue, I agree with Mary or whoever suggested that you trade your current car in for an automatic. I can drive an automatic and have had them in the past, but now I prefer the automatic. Your situation is a case in point.
Mary, we didn't get the effects of the storm at all, but there was a small tornado that touched down about 15 miles from us where we shop. I'm so glad you are back to driving.
Marilyn, I hope your knee is better. Have you tried an elastic brace on it or any kind of topical ointment? I have very painful knees when a front comes through and sometimes just because! :-[ :-[ Those are my solutions. Yours sounds somewhat different though if it is just painful when you bend it. You might need to go to an orthopedist or physiatrist for it. I'm so glad you are getting insurance supplement to your Medicare. I have had it since I went on MC and it has paid for itself many times over. I hope Keith's refusal to get any doesn't come back to bite him. At our ages, it just makes sense.
Jane, I'm so glad you are moving into your condo today and can enjoy life for the next 3 months! 70 degrees definitely beats 30!!
Mary, the pain mgmt hasn't called me back with the insurance acceptance yet. She said 7-10 days. Once that is in, they will have to schedule me for a psych eval, so who knows when that can happen. Finally after those 2 things are complete, they can schedule me for the nerve stim. I figure it will be after Christmas before that happens. I bet if it was them hurting, it would go a lot faster!! I'm so glad TN got so much rain and that it has helped with the Gatlinburg fires. The pictures are just devestating! And to think that someone intentionally started it! They caught a guy in NC who set 2 of their fires. Said he guessed he was just bored and wanted to see something exciting! How sad that there are people like that out there.
Nothing else going on here. Hi Jeanne, Darlene, Ginny and whoever else pops in. I miss Molly and Mary Page. Sharon
Hi Everyone. I had a "Village Friend" pick me up about 9:30 for a trip to Kroger. She's also a church friend and she didn't shop, but dropped me off and went to the library which is between my house and Kroger (all within about 5 easy blocks). Before my fall and in good weather, I often walked over to the library to browse and select books. I haven't been over there since coming home from the hospitals and the Assisted Living.
Jane, I'm glad you had a safe trip down to South Texas. Do you always get the same condo? When Bob was in phase 3 of flight training we lived about 9 months in Corpus Christi. On weekends if he wasn't scheduled to fly we'd pack up picnic things and Bill who was a newborn--so took along a little car bed--and drive down to the beach where there were only 2 or 3 homes--he'd fish, I'd read, and hopefully Bill would sleep. I haven't been back to that area since, but I'm sure I wouldn't recognize it as so many homes and condos are built there now.
Jeanne, I only have 43,000 miles on my Corolla and I don't want to sell or trade it in as I'm hoping that I'll still be able to drive it. When Tim takes me to doctor's appointments, he parks his truck in my driveway and drives my car. I usually keep my Toyotas at least 10 years and they are so reliable, good on gas mileage, and easy to park if there are parallel spaces--so I wish friends would quit telling me to trade it in for an automatic.
Sharon, I hope you get into see your dermatologist soon. Those spots need to be checked ASAP! Too bad, also, about trying to go to sleep and not being able to. Do you have a bedtime routine that keeps you alert--like watching TV programs that run into the wee hours? I sometimes stay up late to watch a Hallmark Christmas movie or two and find it more difficult to get to sleep after that.
I'd like to hear something from Molly and MaryPage, too. I hope we'll hear from them soon.
Mary, your daughters have really stepped up to the plate for you. I know you appreciate their help with the end of life issues as John's death was totally unexpected. I'm so sorry for your loss and know it's not been easy to adjust to a new life without him. Your girls have been just wonderful to spend time with you and help you with what needs doing.
I've put away the groceries, had lunch and read the newspapers, so I'm off to my room for a nice reading session on my bed. I hope you all have a lovely afternoon.
Sue
Sue. If you can I would keep my car. You are so use to manual like I was. After changing you really don't find it easier to drive a car with Auto. I found myself missing using the Clutch. Kept reaching for it. They sure are nicer to have in Winter and snow also. Not that you get snow.
Today I decided to let them put in a LIfeline Emergency system. You can remove anytime. To much going on in my area anymore and I live next to the Interstate.
Takes care of Police, firemen.. Sheriff Dept. and Hospital. Hospital is just down the road and as I said it works through them. Will feel better in the Winter having it. I don't know anyone in the area anymore. Only took 10 min. to hook it up.
Good for you, Jeanne, for getting the emergency system. It gives a nice sense of security.
Busy morning for me, but slug afternoon. I went to coffee, then got a haircut. It'd only been 2 1/2 weeks since the last one, but my hair had gone crazy (my friend says hair grows faster when it's cold ???). Anyhow, it's much better now. I picked up a prescription at the pharmacy, and then went to see about getting a handicapped plate for my car. I've got the placard, but decided, with only one car, I'd get a handicapped plate, and keep the placard in my purse for when I might be in someone else's car. Unfortunately, I went to the wrong place first, and had to go about another 10+ miles to the right office. I had to wait about 15 minutes, but had a place to sit, and the wonderful clerk even changed the plates for me. I had just renewed the old plate, so there was just a small fee for the change-over. That was certainly enough work for one day, so I came home, had lunch, and took a short nap. LOL
Mary. Bet it feel good being able to run around and get things done again doesn't it. Just don't overdo. I don't think Illinois is very big on giving out Parking cards after having a knee replaced. Says would be to many been used. Guess the figured you got a knee done so could walk better.
I am trying to let my hair grow a little. Want a Bob back. Hope winter does help it. although mine grows pretty fast. But was really short.
Jeanne, I've had a handicapped hang-tag for about 5-6 years - for severe osteoarthritis - it isn't just because of the knee replacement.
Good morning, Buddies. I woke up about 7:30 and it's chilly here today. I ate breakfast and read the paper. Afterwards I walked the 3 blocks down to the big corner and back up the hill--so that will probably be my exercise for today. I've been reading and trying to stay out of one of the candy gifts I received at the bridge club on Thursday. It's chocolate pieces with salt. Yummy!
Jeanne, when I visit friends at the hospital, I have a small hang tag that Bonney gave me a couple of years ago. That lets me park on the first floor of the parking garage, but no privileges anywhere else. But since I'm still not driving, Tim or whoever else takes me somewhere usually let me out at the door or close to the door so I don't have to walk that far. I really don't mind the walking as I always have my cane with me.
Mary, it sounds like you had a good day yesterday. How nice that one of the clerks put your new license tag on for you. I guess that means you won't need the hang tag when you are alone. What a good idea to keep the hang tag, though, for when you're in some one else's car.
Not much going on today except basketball games on TV and the SEC football championship game--Florida Vs. Alabama. I don't like either team, but would prefer a Florida win. I'm past ready for Nick Saban to retire!
It's damp feeling and chilly this morning. I wore jeans, a long sleeve shirt, sweat shirt, and my jacket for my walk and I was still cold! I'd like to see some sunshine today.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
P.S. MaryPage, I sure hope you are feeling better and will check in soon.
I'd like to hear from Molly, too. Has anyone heard from her lately?
Sue
It sounds like everyone is keeping busy! Mary, in SC, you can only get a handicapped plate if you are wheelchair bound. I have a handicap hang tag and have had for several years. I'm sure it is more convenient to have the plate though.
Jeanne, I think you are wise to have the life alert button. I think it is a good idea for anyone our age living alone.
Sue, it sounds like you got a lot done yesterday. I can understand not wanting to sell your car, but it depends on how long they prevent you from driving. Another option would be to just have the transmission changed out for an automatic. That isn't a major deal. Brian did that himself to his old junker when he was in HS!
I got my Christmas letter written, but need to put the pictures in before I print it out. I hope to get it done this afternoon.
Marilyn, how's your knee?
Hi to everyone. Sharon
MaryZ. They must hand those parking cards out easier in your area. Hard to get them here. I don't need one but Parking down at the Senior Centre is all Meter parking. Keeps lots of people from joining as it cost $1 a hour to park. I did volunteer at one time But quit. Not going to pay $4 to park. The city gave them 2 cards to hand out allow free in front of Building but always 2 men who get there and want them. I think the give one to a lady who teaches knitting one day a week.
In Iowa you get a handicapped tag with a letter from you doctor saying temporary or permanent. The DMV does not question the doctor's word.
Beautiful day here on the beach...hot, actually. I walked a bit but the heat got to me...the southern winds are really bringing in the unusually hot. That's to change later this week.
I'm also still fighting the internet issue in this condo. I finally got through to the maintenance man it's NOT my three devices, when I showed him I could connect just fine with the internet next door. Now he can try to figure it out, I guess. It has something to do with the modem the owners bought that must not have something right...though he could connect on his phone. WEIRD!
Nothing else exciting here....
jane
Jane. Which server is wired up in that Condo? Is the TV . working on a Modem . Mine does along with Desktop and other WI FI things. Once in awhile I have to unconnect the Modem and connect again.
Not to bad yet here in Midwest. 40 today. They are say maybe little snow tomorrow. Glad you are getting it nice and sunny.
It looks like a mishmash to me, Jeanne....but it seems Netgear route is connected to the modem that runs the phone. [ I get upset when they tell me it's MY equipment. Really? 2 ipads, one PC laptop and an android phone....won't get internet here though it says it's connected, BUT I can get internet from the neighbor's Netgear router.]
Jane
Then they are just not paying to have your condo full WiFi. Maybe can just get phone. At one time that is all that worked in my house but then I got the router and put TV on to my Comcast. So gets any that are used now. Even my daughers phone and IPad would not work prior to getting that.
Just nag the Owner. You are there for over 2 months. You need it.
It seems strange the wifi connects to the two men's phones....one Android like mine and one Apple. The Mgr said he was sending someone else to us tomorrow.
Hi Buddies. Olyne picked me up this morning for Sunday School and Church and then brought me home afterwards. I had leftovers plus a newly made Waldorf salad which I enjoyed far more than a BK Burger--although I do miss my church buddies who eat there every Sunday. However, my home is on the way to Olyne's so I'd rather come home and not ask someone at BK to bring me home from there. Most who eat at BK go in the other direction.
I've been watching some women's basketball games since I ate lunch and cleaned up the kitchen. LSU beat a Texas team and UConn is ahead of #14 (U. of Texas), South Carolina is behind Duke at half-time. Tennessee lost and to Baylor--I was still busy with my lunch and didn't have that game on until the end.
We've had a bit of rain this morning and it seems to come and go. I'll have to put my trash out on the street before dark, so I hope the rain slacks up. Not much going on here, but will continue with women's basketball games until the evening news programs.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Jane. Now I though that WIFi Connection took care of all. Android which is on most tablets it seems and then Apple and all they have. I have all here in the house. I spoke to soon Yesterday Jane. I think your area getting snow.
Well we are getting our first big snow. Been coming down all day and heavy but I don't think will stay. Sort of that Wet snow. As long as it doesn't freeze will be.O.K
I have not even gotten out of my "Evening clothes" today. Daytime Pajamas they call them. Feels good.
Sue. Now have you lost a lot of weight due to your accident? Missing those BK should help. I thought you were getting a lot more rain. According to our Weather man they are having a lot in the South. Sometimes wonder where he gets his info. You dont get snow do you?
It has rained here all day today - nothing heavy, but constant. It made for a quiet day. Margaret and granddaughter-in-law Claire went to the Lady Vols/Baylor game in Knoxville (horrible!) and met here so they could go in only one car. When they got back, they took me out to eat before heading home. All in all, a quiet day. Tomorrow, I have an optometrist appointment and then my first outpatient PT session. It should make for a full day.
I'm surely glad we're not getting your snow, Jeanne, and I know jane is glad she's on the beach and not getting snow.
Morning, Gals!
We went out for supper last night with our Iowa friends who arrived yesterday. Louie's does spare ribs on Sundays and Thursdays that are wonderful.
Nothing much planned today....forecast says low chance of rain, but some dark clouds over the Gulf. I think laundry, reading and knitting with a walk are possible. :)
Jane
We got over an inch of rain yesterday and supposed to get that much or more tonight & tomorrow AM. So glad. I don't like to be out in the rain, but we needed it badly. Sue, I'm glad you got some too, along with Mary. I hope your games were good. IU is doing really well this year. (Men's BB) They stink in football.
My Christmas letter is all printed and John has started the folding, stuffing, and labeling.
Wed. is our annual Christmas bridge brunch at the house of one of our girls. So tomorrow, I will need to do some cooking. I am taking 2 different kinds of hors d'oeuvres. I got one recipe on FB and the other from Good Housekeeping. I hope they are good.
Jane, I think wifi is beyond my comprehension. I am having so much problem with my connection, but Time Warner is coming today to work on it. I surely hope they get it fixed and hope yours is too.
Jeanne, you can keep your snow! I wouldn't mind an inch or so on Christmas, but otherwise, I don't need to see any more.
Mary, nice that you got to go out to dinner with the girls. Hope your PT isn't too bad today.
Ginny, you need to check in. We haven't heard from you for quite a while.
Hi to everyone else. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. The morning is passing by fairly quickly here. I had breakfast, worked today's crossword puzzle, walked the 3 blocks down and back up, freshened up the 2 vases of flowers Stacie and Jon sent me for Thanksgiving, and just had a lengthy phone call from a church friend who has also had a bad fall (hers happened at Heathrow Airport when she arrived in England to visit friends--she couldn't come back home until after 6 weeks). I'd asked her husband about her yesterday at Sunday School. Her hip was fractured, so it's been a long haul for her.
Jeanne, I saw your post on the previous page, but am afraid to go back and lose what I've already written. I hope you're not snowed in and all is well with you.
Mary, it sounds as if you had a good day except for the Lady Vols loss. I saw the last half of that game and it was pretty sad. I'm really sorry that things have gone down hill for them.
Jane, nice to have some Iowa friends to eat with occasionally. Spare Ribs sound yummy and I'm sure you enjoyed your friends. Enjoy your walk and a quiet afternoon to knit.
Sharon, we only had about 1/10th of an inch yesterday, but it is overcast again this morning and dreary looking here, so maybe we'll get a bit more. Our Lady Tigers weren't on TV yesterday and were out of town somewhere--or getting ready to go. Final Exams are coming up soon here--so they have to work around that.
Tim brought me some more books to read and stayed for a short visit. He also brought some of his homemade vegetable soup which was frozen. I had already planned to eat some Kroger brand soup for lunch, but I am thawing his soup and will have some tomorrow or maybe even a cup this evening.
Have a nice rest of the day, Buddies.
Sue
Well the snow has stopped. not much left on the ground already. I went out and cleaned it off my car. Its about 39 deg and not going warmer all week it seems.
I need to get out and do some walking. Will have to be inside someplace. Dreary out . Got to find some things to keep me busy at home. Lots I could do. Closets,drawers. Funny how when the sun is out we can jump right in but this time of year you just start and never finish anything. I could go and buy some Christmas Cards to send overseas. Other than a few to family I have stopped sending. What people use to send have stopped now so I don't think they want to receive. Was a time when people sent cards to everyone the knew.
I do write long letters to the few In UK . I miss my Aunts and brother letters that got all the time. I always liked letter writing from being young. Must have had at least 12 Pen Pals during the war years. Some in the Service. Then the ones in Europe stopped and never heard again after war ended. Often wonder what happened to them.
Afternoon Ladies. Well our rain has all but stopped for a few minutes here but another storm coming in tonight. I didn't get to walk Freckles yesterday but we did one walk this morning before going to the Chiropractor and to have her nails trimmed. I am talking about Freckles of course. I have been taking her almost every place with me., the chiro, to church, sometimes shopping she stays in the car if I am going going in for 1 or 2 things at the health food store. I installed the new wooden toilet seat yesterday, and today I finally pordered the prints of the wedding for my wedding album. Not much else is new here.
where is everyone today, Did I scare everyone off with my last post? Freckles and I went walking in the mall today, stopped to visit the preschool that is located there.
Sue it is good to hear that you are getting out to walk a bit. How long will your leg be in the brace.
MaryZ Have you been out for a walk yet other than going shopping?
Sherry I hope you have a great time at your luncheon today. Well you have already been there since it is almost 2pm my time.
The Furry friends Christmas party is Saturday. I am taking a pineapple cake with vanilla frosting smothered in flaked coconut. I use a white cake mix and for the liquid I use crushed pineapple with some added juice to make the correct amount of liquid.
Your cake sounds delicious, Marilyn. I make a cake called a "Birdie" cake that has pineapple in it and a very rich cream cheese topping. One of our favs.
Our brunch is tomorrow. Today, I've spent fixing my hors d'oeuvres. Since I have to work for a while and rest for a while, etc. One hdo is a small cheese ball rolled in crushed pecans, bacon and chives. Each one hhas a stick pretzel stuck in it to eat it with. The other is a delicious creamy shrimp salad that is spooned into endive leaves. The shrimp is finely chopped with all the other ingredients, so there's just a spoonful in each leaf.
I've also been to the dermatologist and she said my spot was pre-cancerous and froze it off with liquid nitrogen. I'm so glad that's all it was. It's the first pre-cancerous lesion I've had.
Heard from Melanie this morning. Her Ct scan was clear again. That makes it 3.5 years since her cancer surgery. She will be able to go on an every 6 month schedule from now on. She is so lucky and we all are so blessed to have her sstill testing cancer-free when it was such an aggressive one.
Well, it is getting close to dinner time, so guess I better figure out what we're going to have. Sharon
Marilyn, you're to be commended for your furry friends work and your walking. I'm walking with just a cane when I'm outside my apartment, and without in here. I don't "walk" - as in taking a walk for exercise or pleasure. I know I should for exercise, but it definitely would not be a pleasure for me. Right now, I'm planning to go to the Y in the morning - probably not to the regular class, but just to walk in the shallow therapy pool for a while. I know just doing that, plus the getting dressed and showering at the Y will wear me out. But no PT tomorrow.
My first time at outpatient PT yesterday about did me in. I really hurt afterwards. And then I got an invitation to play duplicate last night, and I just couldn't pass that up. Unfortunately, we had to get up and change tables every two hands, and my knees were really screaming by the time I got home. (My partner and I did come in fourth out of 13 couples, though, so that was good.) I had PT again this morning, and was still hurting, but not as bad as yesterday.
Sharon, that's great news about Lori. I know that's your best Christmas present this year.
We had rain again all day today, but it's supposed to clear tomorrow, and then get very cold by the weekend. At least very cold for us - around 30*. Stay warm, Buddies!
Her I am again it is now 6:17PM, gil.bert is supposed to call me this evening and O hope it is not during NCIS my favorite program.
Sherry your cake sounds decadent just the kind I like.
Mary yes I do keep busy with the Furry Friends, I am doing about 6 visits a month the n a visit to my hospice patient. He sure doesn't seem like he should be on hospice except for his dementia which isn't bad. But his wife could no longer care fro him at home and he is a fall risk so he is in the Memory Care unit at on of the facilities.
Hi Buddies. I don't know where the day has gone--my cleaning ladies came a bit after 9:00 and really hustled around. They change my sheets, clean every room--dusting, mopping, and one thing I don't like--moving stuff to dust and sometimes the stuff doesn't get back where I like it. But when they are finished everything is in shipshape and I'm happy about that. So I just move the stuff back where I had it.
Jeanne, I know what you mean about having trouble getting started on a task when you're not in a mood. I have that problem fairly often. 39 degrees is pretty chilly--and our 5:00 weatherman said we're going to go down to about 40 tomorrow morning. I have to walk early tomorrow as I am going to the garden club luncheon at 11:00. This is going to be a busy week.
Marilyn, the neurologist told me that I may need to wear this brace into next year. I take it off, of course, at bedtime. If I have to get up for the bathroom at night, I use my cane, but take it slowly. It takes too long to put the brace back on just for a trip into the bathroom. Your pineapple cake sounds yummy!
Sharon, my dermatologist has been taking brown spots off my face since I moved up here from the farm in 2004. I spent entirely too much time in the sun without sunscreen--hadn't even heard of that until I had children. I wear sunscreen on my face daily and on other parts of my body in the summer when I'm working outside or at the pool. Thanks for sharing the great news about Melanie.
Mary, I'm sorry the PT was so tough today. When you were at the rehab facility did the therapists visit and start you on simple exercises? I had visits at the assisted living where I stayed for a month when I was finally dismissed from the hospital. Then the visits continued for almost another month at my house. I do some of the exercises a couple of times a week but mostly, I just walk the 3 blocks to the corner and then back up. My leg is stronger, but the orthopedist told me I may be wearing the brace well into 2017. It's not fun--as I'm sure you know. Does your swimming help?
I've been watching Hallmark this evening. I love "feel good" programs, especially at the Christmas season.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
GREAT news about Sharon's Melanie!!
We spent most of the day in Harlingen on various tasks and then went to a Mariachi concert tonight with Wisconsin friends and he's one of Ray's golfing buddies. The students are all at U of Texas Rio Grande Valley....and almost all were music performance students, with a civil engineer, and biology premed thrown in...and a couple of graduate music students.
Jane
Happy Wednesday!
Ray's off to golf shortly, and I'm going to do some laundry and walk up to the store and refill some water jugs.
I then await Time-Warner ...now Spectrum, I guess, this afternoon, and they will hopefully fix our internet mess.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm finally dressed for my Garden Club's Christmas luncheon and waiting for my ride. I usually wear a Pendleton plaid skirt with a red Pendleton cardigan (bought both in 1979!) and until today still fit. I weigh less than I did then and even last Christmas--but my tummy has expanded--so I had to settle for a pair of black pants from llbean. We're eating at the Country Club at 11:00 and I'll eat there again on Saturday for the MOAA (military officers association of America)--and will probably have the same food.
When I come home I need to do laundry, but my Molly Maids came yesterday and my house is nice and clean, so no cleaning to do. Actually it stays pretty nice until the return 2 weeks from now. I just need to be more cautious about my clutter in my den where I spend the evening watching the news and then Hallmark Christmas programs.
Have a nice day, everyone. Jane, I hope Spectrum shows up as planned and gets your internet mess fixed TODAY!
Sue
Sue, when I was in rehab, I had regular PT for an hour a day, every day, and OT (dressing myself, bathing, shoes & socks, etc., arm exercises) 6 days a week for an hour. Then I had PT for an hour a couple of times after I got back home. Once I could drive (a week ago), I was scheduled for outpatient PT - one hour, three times a week. I started Monday, then yesterday and Thursday this week. They've got me set up for four weeks. It's pretty intense, but what's needed. I did finally get to the Y this morning, same time, but not to my regular class. I just did about 45 minutes in the therapy (warmer) pool, mostly walking and doing some of the same exercises that I do at PT (easier in the water, of course). The shower and getting dressed is almost as much exercise as what I do in the pool, and I was pretty well shot by the time I got home at 10. I hope you can get released from the brace in a few more months. I know it's annoying, but it's certainly better than falling. LOL
I love hearing about all your activities in SPI, jane. My friends from here are planning to head to Weslaco right after the first of the year.
Have a good visit with Gilbert, Marilyn.
maryz - I did two six week sessions of water therapy last Spring. The exercises in the pool were very helpful, and I felt good when each hour was finished. However . . . then I had to go to the dressing room to shower and struggle to remove the wet bathing suit. :yikes: Then get dressed in the tight quarters, damp body, etc. Instead of feeling relaxed by the time I left, I was exhausted! :(
Sue - I know I would like your Pendleton outfit! We lived near Pendleton, Oregon, when my husband was in the Army, and I used to love shopping at the outlet store. The shop had first line merchandise as well as seconds. The Christmas that we lived there, I bought some beautiful blankets for my mother and mil, as well as sweaters/shirts, for other family members.
Hi Gals, I'm back from my brunch and am waiting on Time Warner to fix our phone. The brunch was lovely and I was so glad to see our member's new abode. She moved in with her 2 single daughters not too far from Sun City. She also has a new Shitzu puppy that is adorable. Everyone liked the hd's I took and the food was great.
Mary, it sounds like you're still struggling with the PT. I remember how hard it was for me too, but I was a lot younger (65). I imagine the water walking is very helpful. I'm sure it would be for me too if I would just do it. Congrats on the bridge. In John's clubs, if you sit N/S, you don't have to move. That might be a solution for you.
Sue, I know you are anxious to ditch the brace, but I'm sure you still need it. Just be patient. Your parties sound great too. Isn't it wonderful to have people come in and clean for you?! HOwever, none of them ever put things back where they found them. At least none of my gals ever has.
Jane, sounds like you're living the good life! Keep it up.
Thanks everyone for the nice comments on Melanie. Needless to say, that makes our day to hear the good news.
Marilyn, you're really busy with all your visits. I do hope Gilbert and family are able to come up for Christmas.
It's getting really cold at night here now and pretty chilly in the daytime, so I guess it is Christmas time.
Hi Jeanne, Darlene, Ginny and anyone else I missed. Sharon
MaryZ. Now Julie saying that the PT she goes to is tough but she get through. Called when she got home yesterday and was resting in Bed. Said it was some king of a bike she had to ride.
Got a E-M from cousin in UK today. He just got out of hospital after having his shoulder all worked on. Had his knee 3 months ago. Say the shoulder replacement was a lot worse. He has to go back into training again. Not a happy camper. I can tell from his E-M. Have to give them a call.
Sue. I think we have Merry Maids around here. I am going to have to line someone up. Friends who have just hired from the Paper not had good luck. Every other week will be fine for me. Think will wait until Spring Now. Then have a complete clean done. Walls, Cupboards everything.
Think will head over to Comcast and see what I can do about the raise in my Bill they just sent me. Still cold but will dress well. May drop into library pick up what on Shelf.
Hi everyone..finally cold in Texas. At least my area..with first freeze tomorrow night..Sue..how did the dermertologist remove brown spots from your face? I would like some gone...about done with Christmas shopping..just need some gift cards....put my little tree up and a few mantel decorations....will be glad when All holidays are over...now that sounds like Scrooge....just not the same when you lose your spouse as so many of you know.....
Hi to all reading. CC
Sharon, sometimes they play a rotation where N/S stay at the same table, and I will usually sit North. But it's based on the number of couples and the director decides on which progression to use.
Jeanne, remember I had a shoulder replacement two years ago - and that rehab was tough, too. The shoulder moves in more directions that the knee. But at least you're not trying to walk on it at the same time. And yes, a "pedaler" (just the pedal part of a bicycle - you sit in a regular chair) is part of the home therapy.
Hi Candy, always good to hear from you. It's supposed to get very cold this weekend - with maybe even some snow flurries.
A lot of folks use canned chicken or purchase chicken parts such as only thighs or breasts or even purchase a meal with chicken parts or a TV dinner. It is something to think about when we just grab and go at times.
You might want to check your food labels before relying on one of your tried-and-true chicken recipes for dinner tonight. National Steak and Poultry just issued a recall on nearly 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken that have the potential to be undercooked. The recall originally included 17,439 pounds of chicken per its initial release on Nov. 23, 2016, but the most recent update expanded that total to include an additional 1.9 million pounds of product.
This recall includes a variety of ready-made meat products, from boneless, skinless chicken strips and breasts to diced and cubed chicken goods from popular brands like Hormel. Any of these items that were produced between Aug. 20 and Nov. 30, 2016, should be immediately thrown away. It has officially been labeled as a Class-1 recall, meaning that it is "a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death."
Check out the full list of affected products on the USDA website, and be sure to chuck your ready-made chicken in the garbage if there's a chance it is part of the recall.
http://www.popsugar.com/food/Ready--Eat-Chicken-Recall-December-2016-42811236
MaryZ. Now I think that Julie said it was like A regular Bike they use in a Gym. Stationary. Shows milage and such.
Isn't it easier to do exercising when it is a knee than if the Shoulder? Yes I remember you having yours. Does it feel good now. A friend of Daughters has had Knees. (done at same time). Shoulder and now Hip. She just now had to go and have her hip one replaced. Got in a real mess with it. All before the age of 65. She should be like a rebuilt person one of these days.
Thanks, Angelface! I hadn't heard of that recall, but I don't have the news on much down here.
That Arctic Vortex sounds like it's bringing lots of cold to all the US. I just talked to niece in MN and she said wind chill is -5 and to get lower. She said highway 94 across North Dakota was closed for blizzard conditions, etc.
Stay warm and safe,
jane
Arctic Vortex is even reaching clear down here to the Tip of Texas....winds are howling out there and rain as well. We're in for the day and just watching the waves crash onto the beach. Nobody on the beach except one poor man who has a dog to walk. He's got the whole beach to himself!! :2funny:
I'm going to read and knit and catch up on our banking now that my internet is secure here.
Have a good Thursday!
jane
Angelface, thanks for the info. I went to the site and wondered what brand NSP is. I've never heard of it. The only precooked chicken I get is by Perdue, roasted pieces that I use to fill out a recipe if I don't have enough fresh.
Jeanne, your friend is going to be a real bionic woman! Glad I'm not in rehab.
Mary, that makes sense about the seating. John always sits E/W because he likes to get up and walk around between sets. It's supposed to get really cold at night the rest of the week but up to the 40's or so daytime.
Jane, good you have things to occupy you on a bad day. Nothing is colder than a beach with the wind blowing. Glad your internet is up and secure now. Mine too.
Bunny is at the groomer. John is at a church meeting and is also going to have the tire place check out my car. It has a shimmy at high speeds + the low pressure light is still on even though they checked and aired them about a month ago. When he gets home, I'll have to pick Bunny up (or sooner if they call) and then go to the grocery. :tickedoff: I really do hate that job and I need to go to CVS and the library too. Of course they are all within a couple blocks or less, but I will be worn out when I get home.
We received a gift box of smoked wild salmon direct from Alaska courtesy of Melanie. I'm not sure what I can do with it other than the spread & dip recipe included. I'm used to fresh salmon. Any ideas any of you? I'm sure it will be delicious, but just not sure how to use it.
Well, not much else going on here. Sharon
jane, it's cold here, too - but not particularly windy. Even though it keeps you off the beach, I love watching a stormy sea.
Sharon, we loved smoked salmon. Sometimes, if we had some, we'd make a meal of just smoked salmon on crackers, with maybe some cream cheese and some fruit. Or you could probably put some on a salad of mixed greens for a dinner salad. Just some ideas that we had liked.
I went to a PT session this morning. It wasn't nearly as tough as the first two. I hope that means I'm continuing to improve. We'll see how it goes next week.
Thanks for the ideas, Mary. Glad PT wasn't as difficult. S
Hello buddies, I took Freckles walking i the mall again this afternoon. I also got my Christmas gifts for Gilbert and family plus Keith wrapped, they are all on the bed in the spare room except for Keith's, his is under the tree Goodness we are going to have the back of my car packed full by the time we put in the gifts, groceries that I always take to the family., our two small bags, Freckles food bag and her bed. Every December I clean out the pantry and pack it all up and take it to Gilbert's, I only keep a few things that I know we will use fairly soon.I gave them a lot when they were here in May.
I heard there was some snow not far from here about 45-50 miles down the coast. I sure am praying for clear weather, no rain or snow when we travel to California over Christmas.
So cold here today. I wanted to just stay in my PJs again. But as usual. Out of Milk. Going to stock up on canned milk again as I can get bye with it for a day. So got all dressed. Decided to just go to Aldi. Across the Highway. As usual got a lot more than just milk. Saw snow flurries coming down. Good time to prepare to stay indoors for days.
Have lots of letters to write and put into the few cards I send out. Mostly New Year Cards.
Got lots of movies and books from the library. Started on one with 5 discs covering the whole Series. So good. I had never heard of it. Its Australian. (A place to call Home). the name of it. One disc last for 4 hours.
Quiet day here, too. Just a PT session this morning, and nothing the rest of the day.
Hi Buddies. It was chilly here this morning and much colder this evening. I've done laundry and not much else today. I was picked up at 5:30 by my friend Fredrissa and her hubby to go to Red Lobster for a dinner party with the Village Friends group. Most of them were members who do errands for people like me who pay an annual fee for rides, trips to grocery store, etc. But there were a few of us who enjoy these services. I had a cup of chowder, fresh asparagus, and linguini with shrimp and enjoyed every bite.
Tim was over this morning and helped me with an Amazon order for Dave, Kris's Dad. I'm giving him a gift card for his Kindle so that he can down load more E-books. He's not able to enjoy much now except reading. I had problems yesterday with connecting with Amazon.
I'm off to bed now. I'm going to Kroger tomorrow morning. One of the Village Friends volunteers will drive me. I need to have my second Pneumonia shot while I'm there at the Kroger Pharmacy.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
P.S. Darlene, my dermatologist burns the brown spots off with some icy spray. It usually gets most of them off, but some reappear by my next visit. I use an SPF lotion on my face every day and it helps, but years ago there was no such help and I was always outside in the sun.
Wow! It's noon here and I'm the first one to post today. I'm guessing Buddies are out shopping. I've been to Kroger for weekly shopping with a volunteer driver who has been a long time friend. I had my last pneumonia shot while there. It's pretty chilly today and I slept a bit later than usual and didn't get my morning walk in before the volunteer arrived. So I'm off shortly to get that done and since my house is pretty clean due to Tuesday's visit from Molly Maids, I don't have much to do. I am re-reading a Nora Roberts trilogy about Ireland and will start the last in this series as soon as I check all the Seniors and Friends forums I keep up with.
Have a nice day, Buddies, and if it's chilly and windy at your house bundle up before going outside. I'm going to wear a jacket over a long sleeved sweater with a knit hat and gloves. Brrrr!
Sue
It's cold and VERY windy here on the coast. So cold, in fact, that shelters have been opened since apparently a lot of homes this far south have no real heat source.
We did go down to the Fitness room for a bit of exercise, but the winds are fierce. My internet flicked on and off this morning, and I'm assuming it's the high winds and the above ground lines here.
We're meeting friends for supper tonight...and a place close so we don't have to drive over the causeway in these winds. Tomorrow and on into next week is to be calm and much, much warmer. :smitten:
jane
A lovely, cold, crisp day here today. And a busy one for me. I got my mani/pedi this morning. My gal loves to do fancy things, so I let her do some Xmas stuff for me today - a Santa Clause on my left thumbnail and a Xmas tree on the right one. Just the usual sparkles on the other nails. Then I played duplicate this afternoon. My partner and I came in second in the "C group" (whatever that means), so I guess we did pretty good. Nothing really memorable, though.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Hi everyone..yeah Jane..cold now...but by the weekend....much warmer...Texas weather...I'm almost done with shopping..will go to daughters for Christmas Day...weather permitting....Sue..guess I will just keep my brown spots..lol...stay warm buddies Candy
Sue. My Dermo just went ahead and took about 5 little spots from the top of each arm. I am not going to do anymore. Now when he does them the next day they are like blisters. Takes about a week to go away and can still see little patches. May as well have the spot. He did take something from the bridge of my nose. Same thing. A blister and now can see where he did it if not covered with a makeup stick. I had never noticed the little spot before.
Freckles and I went to visit my Hospice client again today. He is such a nice old me I really like visiting with him. Hospice Christmas party tonight. Furry friends Christmas party tomorrow.
Marilyn, sounds like you're a party girl! Enjoy. I didn't realize you were going down to Gilbert's for Christmas. I thought the family was coming up to you. I hope the weather will be good for you.
Jane, glad it will warm up soon for you! It's cold here too!
Mary, good for you on the bridge. Bet your nails are gorgeous! I fixed a salmon salad tonight for dinner and it was absolutely delicious. Thanks so much for suggesting it.
Darlene & Jeanne, getting the brown spots sprayed is no big deal. John gets them done all the time. They soon disappear.
I did a load of laundry, talked to Lori, and got my new printer unpacked and plugged in, although not connected to the computer yet. Also went to Ms Frances' of course. Not much else going on. Sharon
I just tried to write another post here--and lost the whole dang thing. Just wanted to say Hi and to encourage everyone who spends any time outside to use sunscreen.
I had my second pneumonia shot today while at Kroger--and now my left arm is swollen and very painful. This has never happened before and it's a dang nuisance. I hope the swelling goes down over night. Bonney and I are going to the MOAA Christmas luncheon at the Country Club and she's going to take me to the book store in TigerTown shopping Center so I can buy a couple of children's books to take to the book club party. I'm partial to Beverly Cleary stories about Ramona, big sister Beezus, and their friend and neighbor, Henry. I have to take a book or two to donate to schools which are more rural and don't have big libraries with selections for children. I also will take a bottle of red wine as my contribution to the party. Others will bring wine and/or hors d'ouvres. (my spell checker is telling me that is spelled incorrectly, but Sharon, our resident French expert can correct me the next time she posts).
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sharon, glad you had such a good dinner with the salmon. I can almost taste it. Yum!
Sue, sorry you had such a reaction to the pneumonia shot. I've never had one, but I guess I'll do that when I see my FP in January - just get the new one that has only one shot.
Again, Marilyn, I do admire you for your Hospice visits. It's so good to give the dementia patients someone besides the family to talk to and to give the family a break.
Happy cold and windy Saturday morning from the Gulf shore. Not much improvement in the weather overnight, so we're in no rush to go out and get groceries....have soup for lunch, Ray has his American pole caught wild tuna and I have left-over oriental chicken salad from last night's supper out with Iowa friends.
The bar was packed....guess lots of folks with "cabin fever"....esp. those couples who stay in one motel room for 3 months! [Only a microwave and small under the counter refridg....we'd both be nuts and probably divorced. ].
Nothing much planned..watch college basketball, read, and knit. I'm making baby caps and bootie sets with yarn I bought when our local shop closed and she had it all on sale.
Have a good Saturday!
Jane
I bought myself a Christmas Present that I told Keith I wanted for Christmas. It is an Extra wide convection, toaster, broliler oven. I can cook the 13 X 9 cakes it is that big. It was on clearance at Wally World for $59.00. The old on I put in the garbage bin last week as it wouldn't even turn on anymore.
The Dinner was so good last night at the potluck Hospice party. Lots better that the usual Friday night dinners at the Mexican place in the mall. Today will be just s fantastic.
Jane I bet the wild caught tuna is better that here, or maybe not since the gulf oil spill. We have some of the stuff in very small amounts form the tsunami that did in the Fukushima nuclear plant. It was just talked about on the news again recently. The amounts arent enough to bother anyone though.
Marilyn...this tuna isn't local here in Texas. It's from your part of the country--Pacific Northwest, and Ray has it shipped to him in cans. https://www.americantuna.com/ We've gotten really very picky about where our food comes from, and we go out of our way to avoid buying meat, esp. from the far east....China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, etc. If we can buy American, we do every time. I'm glad you had good food last night. Eating at the same place every week would get boring for me, too.
We've done our grocery shopping for today...ended up in 4 places...shrimp from the shrimp basin that's wild caught here in the Gulf waters, then the three grocery places to get everything we wanted.
It's much warmer, now....in the 60s but still overcast and the winds have died down, so much improved over the last two days. At home, Iowa's in a winter storm warning...4-7 inches of snow and then temps going below 0. We talked to neighbors this morning and they were off to the grocery to stock up.
Something kind of scary happened as we'd left WalMart. We'd gone back in to buy a gift for a child from church, and had just gotten to the car when two police cruisers came screaming into the lot...sirens and lights going. They pulled up by the grocery entrance...both officers jumped out and ran into the store. With all the awful shootings and stuff going on places, we got in the car and left the parking lot. I hope nobody was hurt.
Stay safe, Dear Friends!!
jane
Hi Gals, I didn't get to sleep till about 4:30 last night so slept in till 11:30! Consequently, my day is just now really in gear. I took a shower and washed my hair, read my SS lesson, the paper, etc, but haven't done much else.
Sue, if your arm is still swollen and painful today, you need to go into an urgent care or somewhere to have it checked. I never had any reaction at all.
Jane, we are really careful about origin of foods too. The Asian countries just don't have the level of sanitation that we do and China especially is all for the money, so they don't care what they do to get it. I won't eat farm-raised fish either regardless of origin. Glad your weather is better today. The incident at the WalMart sounds scary. Tell us if you find out what happened.
Marilyn, so glad your Hospice dinner was good. Woo Hoo on the new oven. I got a new HP 4-in-one printer for Christmas and have it unpacked and plugged in but not connected to the computer yet. Plan to do that in a bit.
Mary, the smoked salmon was a lot better than I anticipated. The only smoked salmon I've bought is from Scotland for hors d'oeuvres (Sue, this is the correct spelling, but you were close.)
Sue, you had a really busy day yesterday. I hope the party was a good one.
I had Bunny groomed Thursday and she's been cuddling ever since. I guess she is missing her long fur. Have a nice weekend. Sharon
Marilyn....I forgot to say...HURRAH for you buying the oven. With all the cooking you do, it's the least you can expect to have tools that work!! I'm a big believer in pointing out exactly what I want and will also buy it myself to make sure it's exactly what I want.
jane
Marilyn. Good idea. if you see what you want just go buy it yourself. I found that men prefer you do that. I have one and love them. Not had my oven on for years.Store in it now.
Jane. Sound good on the tuna. About $5 a 6 oz can seem high but worth it. I thought I saw one in the grocery store coming from a canning company in Either Alaska or Canada. I found some red salmon that was coming from up there. I like it. It is about the same price for same size. Can't stand pink salmon
I am like that also. If see any trouble with Police cars. Accidents anything I am in my car and off. Some hang around. Curious. Had a friend once who followed ambulances. We had a killing on our Walmart parking lot about a year now. Some husband shot his wife who worked there. Just to much like that happening her now. C/U use to be the quietest place in Illinois. Now like a little Chicago.
Hope you weather gets better. You can count on it in Texas.
It looks l.ike I am the first one here today. Where is everyone???
I didn't take freckles to church today. The pastor asked me not to bring her anymore. I didn't tell him she is my Service Dog and has the ID to prove that she is. She iks reistered with the Americans with Disabilities. ADA.
That oven is sure going to get a work out. I think I can even cook my bread in there as long as it is tall enough. I have yet to check that out. I don't like to use the big oven or the microwave. this microwave is at least 35 years old and is huge. I would like to get rid of that5 and put the oven in the place where the microwave is. There is a place for it to fit that was built into the cupboard. The putg a small microwave on the counter where the oven is now sitting. Keith hates to get rid of anything that may not be in good working condition. There is a mist that forms in between the glass on the microwave door and I don't think that is a good thing.
I've had such a slug day that I haven't bothered to write. I agree, Marilyn, your old big microwave sounds like it needs to go to the garage (since Keith won't let you throw it away). They can develop leaks around the door closing, and that's not a good thing. I know you'll enjoy your new one, and turn out lots of yummy stuff.
I hope jane is finally getting some warmer weather. The Midwest and Northeast are really getting hit hard with snowstorms.
Yes Marilyn. Toss that MW out. You have a leak in it if it is showing moister on the glass front. They cost so little anymore. With your new Toaster oven , just buy the small MW. at the moment all over town for $29 and most places giving a 25% discount.
I am not that happy a person this morning. Darn Car will not start. my fault as I didn't drive it for 3 days in this freezing weather. Need to finish getting it charged up and drive out over the Interstate for awhile. Hate this weather. Snow has gone and all the freezing rain but still so cold. Say Chicago got 15 inches of snow . That goodness we didn't get that. Think I will go and see if my battery is holding a good charge. It was new a few months ago but doesn't help if one doesn't run it.
Got a lot of running around to do today so that may help it.
Jeanne, hope you get your car problems straightened out.
I had PT this morning, and then went to the attorney's office to sign my new will, power of attorney, and health care directives. Glad that's done, and I don't have to worry about that any more. I'll play duplicate this evening, but that's it for the day.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Hi Gals, I didn't get in here yesterday. Went to SS & church. Had a lovely cantata, did laundry with some help from John, got my printer all connected and working and fixed a nice pork tenderloin and sweet potato & broccoli for dinner. This morning my cleaning girl came at 8:30. I went out and dropped off my old printer to a guy who fixes them and donates them, dropped off special recyclables at the clubhouse and also picked up some more books from the free library. Then stopped at the grocery to pick up a few things I had forgotten Thurs. and then on to CVS to pick up a couple items. By the time I got back and stuff inside, I was hurting big time. I rested for a bit and then helped my gal get the clean sheets on the bed and then she left about 12:30. I'm still waiting for the pain to subside and the motivation to go in and make my Christmas centerpiece from the Kincaid house centerpiece that Lori gave me several years ago. It is so pretty and lights up. All I have to do is put the green foam in the bottom and then put the flowers & greenery in around it to look like a garden. I'm not sure I have enough foam though. I may have to go out to get that tomorrow and in that case will have to put off putting it together till then.
Marilyn, I agree that you should pitch the old microwave. If it is leaking it is dangerous to your health and as Jeanne said, the small ones are really cheap now. Nice that its spot is big enough for you to put your new oven.
Mary, how was PT today? Glad you got your legal stuff taken care of. Always a relief.
Jeanne, sorry about your car not starting. I had that happen a month or so ago because I hadn't driven it enough to keep it charged. So many of my trips are very short ones. Enough to drain power but not enough to charge. Hope you get some one to jump it for you and that you will be good to go.
I'm glad you didn't get all the snow the northern part of the state did. We talked to John's sister near Rockford last night and she said they were expecting 7-15"! I haven't talked to Lori to see how bad it is for her and whether she was able to get in to work today. She is 6 blocks from the El.
Jane, asking for a specific thing I want works for me too. The new printer is what I requested and got early!
Hi to Ginny, Sue, Darlene, Joy, Molly & Mary Page. Sharon
Afternoon, Babes! It was very foggy here this morning, but that's gone now and the sun is coming out.
Marilyn....if Keith won't throw away that old microwave, move it up to his train room...and out of your work area! :2funny: That way you won't have to fall over it and it won't be in the way of where you want your new oven.
Nothing much going on here. I think I'll go out for a short walk and see if it helps the stiffness in my joints.
jane
It's getting closer to Christmas buddies...I can say my shopping is done and Christmas cards mailed...nice here today so was able to walk" I know Jane is enjoying Texas weather..even when we get a cold norther....doesn't last long...warms up pretty fast...I am needing to order some honey...do any of you that use it just buy what's at Walmart or order it...Hi to Sue Sharon.Marlyin..MaryZ Ginny Joy and others That haven't been posting....Candy
Hi Buddies. Yesterday after church I came right home, ate a quick lunch, and my neighbor Cheryl came down to wait for our ride to the AU Women's basketball game with Savannah Southern (I think that was the name). Jim and Patti from my church also have season tickets to the games and they picked us up. AU won handily. Savannah Southern is a small school and didn't have the talent Auburn does, so the score was heavily weighted toward us at the end. I've already missed 3 home games and I hope I can get to the rest. I already know that Jim/Patti and Cheryl are busy on the 28th and I probably won't be able to get anyone else in the neighborhood to go with me. Not being able to drive is the Pits!
I've been out today to the Book Club Christmas Party. We usually display the books we brought which will be distributed to children or school libraries which are in need of more books. I was a bit upset that we didn't do that this time--mostly ate yummy finger foods and I drank a glass of wine I'd brought-- several others also brought wine and lots of people brought food (sweet, lots of calories--and I ate my share!). I like to see what others bring. Some who enjoy reading don't have much of a clue about the kind of books teachers would like for their classrooms. I often wonder what they buy for their own children to read. I think most of the younger women in our club with children have lots of faith in computer programs. I'm not against computers, but there's nothing like a new book (or even an old one to reread). I can't imagine a day without a book to read!
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
P.S. On Saturday I watched the Army/Navy game and then switched to basketball games and later to Hallmark Christmas programs. I was disappointed that Navy lost for the first time in eleven years!
Darlene...I only use local honey. My neighbor in Iowa has hives and he gives me honey from, literally, my back yard. Here in Texas we've bought honey from a guy who has hives near the citrus groves...so you can get wildflower honey or orange blossom honey, etc.
We did get a walk in this afternoon and Ray's off to golf tomorrow in Brownsville. We're meeting our Iowa friends for dinner tomorrow night at another restaurant Ray likes.
jane
My partner and I did poorly tonight at duplicate. We both had attacks of the "dumbs" - sometimes at the same time. Oh, well - sometimes it's like that.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. It's raining a good soft rain this morning. I managed to get my walk in before it was too heavy. What a thrill to actually have rain. We're still in a drought with no burning allowed, but hopefully if this keeps up all day we'll get a good amount to help moisturize everything! A lot of my azaleas look like they are giving up.
Jane, there is a once a week farmer's market on the AU campus in the summer. Local farmers bring their produce to Auburn's little Red Barn and there are several farmers who keep bees, so local honey is available here, too. I usually forget what time the market is open--only a couple of hours, so don't get over there as often as I'd like.
Mary, I'm sorry about the poor cards and the "dumbs", too. It happens to all of us, I think. I don't get too upset when I get it--I just say I enjoyed the company and better luck next time. I have that wish for you, too. Do you play at your residence or go out to play elsewhere?
I just deleted about 500 e-mails from my primary e-mail address. It took quite a while. I should do that more often. Tim went though my Bell South account a few days ago and deleted at least 6,000 that I hadn't even looked at! Mostly ads, very few personal e-mails.
My mail lady just put mail in my box, so I think I'll put my rain jacket back on and go get it. I need to start doing some Christmas Cards. I'm not going to do many, though.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Afternoon, Babes!
I've been doing laundry and also did a short walk on the beach and now catching up on my couple of websites I post at.
I need to walk up to the grocery for some bananas for Ray's breakfast.
He's off golfing and tonight we're meeting friends for supper. Otherwise, things are quiet here. They're doing a lot of construction on the street in front of our building. They've changed the whole parking thing and have added concrete sidewalks and small parking alcoves on the other side of the street. They're also putting in tiled cross walks, etc. It'll be nicer and a lot safer for walking when they're done. They'll still have a wide bike path on our side of the street, too.
jane
Hi Gals, I've been to the grocery AGAIN to get some green foam for my flower centerpiece. The florist wasn't there and the guy who came to wait on me, just gave me what I needed--no charge! I didn't think it would be much but still expected to pay. I put the foam to soak and then fixed my lunch. Now that it should be thoroughly wet, I need to go in and put it together. This is a centerpiece Lori sent several years ago and is so pretty I feel the need to recreate it each year. Probably no one but us will see it, but we will enjoy it.
Jane, sounds like they're making some nice improvements at your place. Hope your weather clears up soon.
Sue, I, too, wonder what parents buy in the way of books for their kids. I nearly always gift the little ones with books. They all get too much screen time, even if it is educational. They need to learn the wonders of reading.
It's kinda foggy, misty here too. Not quite as cold as yesterday--in the high 40's.
Darlene, I get honey at the farmer's market also. If you have allergies, local honey really helps. Some groceries will sell local also, but you have to check.
Mary, John says the "dumbs" or brain glitches happen to him and his partners too. Just part of the game. I know some days I play well, and some I couldn't play worse.
Guess, I better get in gear. Sharon
I was here earlier and tried ton post but it wouldn't post so I gave up.
Darlene Sometimes I buy the Sue bee brand of honey at Walmart Other times the local hiioney at the Health food store. It depends on what I am using it for and how much I am using. In my bread that I make a couple of times a week I use the Sue bee or whatever I have on hand, I've even used syrup a time or two.
All is well here but it is very cold today everything was frozen outside. I am all layered up to keep warm. Lined leggings under my jeans, on top a tank top,. thermal top sweater and flannel shirt. My coat was a bit hard to get on with all these clothes.
Keith is going to a BBall game at the high school this evening with two of the guys from our Friday night group of his high school classmates.
Another wonderfully rainy day here - but chilly - highs only in the 40s. At least it's not snowing and it's above freezing! PT again this morning, and then on Thursday.
Sue, I play with a foursome here at the Terrace once week (when we're all well and in residence). But the group hasn't played since before my surgery. The duplicate games are at the Chattanooga Bridge Center, which is only a couple of miles from my apartment. I don't know that I'll be going back to the Monday afternoon contract bridge group. The weekly duplicate game is Monday evening, and that would make for a really long day.
Sharon, I'm glad you're gotten your decorations the way you like them. I know you enjoy them.
jane - nice that they're keeping things "kept up" around your condo area. My Iowa friends from here might not get there this year. He's had a large skin cancer area taken off his head which required a skin graft -- which didn't take. They'll have to do another one, and that might not be until into January sometime. Tough.
Marilyn, y'all don't usually get weather that cold, do you? Stay warm!
Marilyn...it sounds as if you've got the new front they're talking about on the weather channel.
It's beautiful here today....but by the end of the week, another "cold" front...and here that means temps in the high 50s or 60s...is coming through. That's ok...sure beats the 10 at home with below zero wind chill.
Maryz....I hope your friend's doctor knows about artificial skin. It's living "stuff," but they don't have to take it from the patient...and Ray's surgeon didn't want two sites to have to heal on a diabetic. It's a long, long process, though, and Ray's doc checked him every single week for several months....so your friends may be in Iowa for this winter.
I did walk up to the store for bananas, then came back and baked gingersnaps while my laundry was drying. All is finished/cooling now, so I"m off to the balcony to read for a while.
jane
jane, I'll ask them about the artificial skin. Fortunately they're not in Iowa for the winter - they're here in Chattanooga - just grew up and went to college in Iowa.
Ahhh...good, Mary, as there are severe wind chill advisories out this morning in our corner of Iowa!
We had fun last night trying to find a place to eat. Our first choice was closed for their Xmas party. So, we drove across the causeway to a second choice. As I started to get out of the car, a worker came over and said they were closed for some remodeling. I wasn't surprised by then when I realized a second restaurant we'd gone by was also closed...and I remembered all three are owned by the same company. On the way to a third choice back on the island, another place we'd considered was also closed. We ended up at our old standby place that is independently owned. Our friends know the owner, and he pulled up a chair and talked and talked and talked! ;D
jane
Jane, what a hassle! Glad you finally found someplace open!
It is fairly sunny here today and supposed to reach 50 before the bottom drops out tomorrow. Our rain didn't amount to much, a scant .03".
The landscapers did get here yesterday and blew all the leaves away! So glad because Bunny drags them in on her fur. However, the oaks that edge the golf course behind us are still holding on to most of their leaves. :(
Nothing big going on here. I didn't get to sleep till 3:30, so not very energetic. Hi to all. Sharon
I was busy this morning getting out card tables and chairs for bridge here tomorrow. I did get my 3 blocks down and back up before my shower. Olyne picked me up about noon to go to Terri's for our bridge luncheon. Terri had all her decorations up and her home was lovely. She served Chicken Salad from Chicken Salad Chick, fresh broccoli, and rolls and for dessert it was Olyne's pumpkin recipe which is sort of cake like, but also has a pudding sort of filling. All was yummy.
Since I came home, I've been helping Betty Crocker make some cookies as I have the other bridge club here tomorrow at 12:30. I'll serve the cookies with ice cream--probably Death by Chocolate as I think I have enough for 8 servings. I am not going to the store until Friday. I'll have a ride to get a haircut first and then to Kroger afterward. (provided by our Village Friends. this organization has been a life saver for me).
I'm tired this evening and have the news on now and will watch a Hallmark movie and go off to bed afterwards. If I watch 2 Hallmarks, I'll go to bed at 11:00.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Did go out in the 9 deg freezing weather this morning. Warning us to stay indoors tomorrow. Will be 6 below freezing tonight. and not above 10 deg tomorrow. Ice is not helping. I had to go over into the Mall area and unbelievable how the traffic was. Doubt I go back over in that area until after New Years.
Jane , You picked a good time to be gone. Not much better over in Iowa.
Today I took my new glasses back. Just could not use them as . Tried for over a month.Progressive Not for me. I will just stay with putting glasses on and off. Take better care of not putting them down everywhere.
I Tried but gave me a head ache and bothered eyes. I have never been bothered with head aches. Dr. today told me not to go with the Progressive, Just to stay with reading glasses as I was in before. He said after the Cataract surgery few years ago. That is all I need. My far sight is good but need for reading close. I just thought I would like to see if I could keep glasses on instead of On and Off all the time. Now will have to wait 4 days to get them. Not going to charge me to change them as long as stay with the same frames. Will just change the lenses. Hate to think I had to pay the$300 over again.
Thursday greetings. It's hard to believe it's the middle of Dec. already!!
We walked this morning...in an odd weather pattern here now for next week. VERY warm coming for two days and then the bottom drops out about Sunday and it gets very cold (for here) and winds out of the north for a few days.
Yes, glad we're here! MN family awoke to -6 the other day...actual temp.
We went to Brownsville yesterday but are in now for several days.
We're supposed to get a visit from Ray's cousin, but the guy hasn't bothered to let us know when he's arriving! Isn't that like a man. GRRRRR!!
jane
So glad to be living in the South where our 40 degree temps are considered unusually cold! Should be 64 Sunday and then probably some more roller coaster temps. But this is doable.
Jane, I hate when people don't let you know when they're coming. John has a cousin who lives in Alaska who has visited us maybe 2 or 3 times and is yet to call ahead till he was in town! Drove me crazy. No forewarning at all, just pops in out of the blue like he lived next door!!
Sue, hope you had a nice bridge game and are ready for the next one.
I got my hair cut at 10:30 this morning and then went to the grocery & got that out of the way. Then I collected some clothes, etc to put in the bag for the Domestic Abuse charity to pick up tomorrow. I already had several things put aside to donate but hadn't done it yet. Since then, I've been playing on the computer, listening to Christmas music, etc. while John went into Pineville to shop for my Christmas. He said it was really busy for a Thurs afternoon.
Jeanne, I think you need to stay in until the temps rise and the snow melts!
Marilyn, did you get any of the snow that hit Portland?
Mary, how's the PT going? Have you tried the pool yet?
I want to do some Christmas baking, but John is trying to diet and doesn't want me to, so not sure if I will or not.
Hi to all. Sharon
Hi Buddies. I've had a very busy day. I've got a problem in my bathroom with the water in the toilet running all the time unless I turn it off. I keep forgetting to tell Tim which is stupid as I know he can fix it. He did come by today to see if I needed any help setting up the card tables, but I did that late yesterday afternoon. So I forgot the toilet again! I'll have to write it down to tell him the next time he's over.
It's in the mid 40s now and my furnace is running. It's going down to 26 and below possibly tonight. I have a De Longhi heater which I use in my den at night when I'm watching TV and it keeps me cozy.
Bridge was fun today. I had 2 subs, both good friends who like to play and are able to sub most of the time we need them. I served some not very good cookies I made last night from a Betty Crocker Mix and Death by Chocolate Ice Cream which a wonderful Kroger brand.
About 10:30, my doorbell rang this morning and the delivery man had a beautiful floral arrangement for me from Bill, Dawn, and Andy. Red roses, red and white carnations, 2 types of pine greenery. Simply lovely! I called Dawn's cell and left a thank you message. I'm sure she made the arrangements for the delivery. A local florist with a lot of talent made the arrangement.
Our temperature is going down in the low 40's and maybe 30's tonight. This doesn't happen very often, but when it does, it means my furnace will be working overtime until the thermostat moves to the lower temp I like when I go to bed. And might still have to work to keep it at that lower temperature.
I hope everyone is well, happy, and getting Christmas chores completed.
Sue
Nothing exciting around here - although the temps have been in the 30s all day. It was breezy, making it feel colder, but at least the sun was shining. Supposed to be more of the same tomorrow.
I did go the pool yesterday morning - just did most of the PT exercises in the warmer therapy pool. I'll continue to do that on Wednesdays and Fridays until after the first of the year. Then, when I'm through with PT, I'll try to get back into the regular classes. PT is tough, but I am still making progress.
The Terrace had a family get-together tonight for dinner - with a prime rib dinner. It was a very good meal, but I didn't stay for the entertainment. It was crowded with all the extra people, and I was happy to get back home into my soft clothes. LOL I'm going to a Christmas party (and duplicate games) at the Bridge Center Saturday and my swim-group Xmas party is next Wednesday. That's enough celebrating for me - plus going to Margaret's sometime, too. She'll come through here on Sunday evening for dinner after the Lady Vols game in Knoxville, and we'll make plans then.
Is anybody travelling over the holidays? Other than Marilyn, heading to CA?
Hi everyone, We'll be leaving for California on the 24th returning on the 26th. I am taking Freckles with us again this year.
I still have to get the stuff I am taking to the kids packed up , like the extra groceries Freckles Food and get stuff together for my bag. Don't have to take much for such a short time. The gifts, food and the sleeping bag that I am taking for Freckles to sleep on will take up a lot of the room Plus I am taking dinner for Christmas Eve, to be cooked there. I am making 4 cheese Manicotti and French bread for supper there.
That 30 to 40 deg. you are having sound good to me. Today was 7 deg and tonight will be 11 below zero. Been that all week. Such a bill will get this month and the next 3. But O.K as long as Furnace keep running and pipes dont freeze
2 things still stay with me after all these years . The war years in UK when we almost would freeze as depended on coal back then and it was hard to get. Had to go to the factories. And the other is the sound of the police sirens here. They sound just the same as the Air Raid warnings we had. 6 years of them stayed and still if the come late at night here when they are heading for the Interstate I wake up remembering.
Funny how things will stay with you isn't it.
Marilyn...you'll have a car full of stuff for your trip. I assume you'll be doing the driving. Did K pass his driving class?
Jeanne....Iowa is the same... very cold and snowy, according to friends' texts and emails.
Same roller coaster here... very warm until Sunday and then cold for next week.
Jane
Hi Jane , Keith hasn't had the test yet. I have no idea how long it will take the DMV to get to him I sent the letter to Salem(Oregon capital) two weeks ago. As for the AARP test, that go postponed until January because of the urinary problem he had. I will be doing all the driving since we are going in my car. He hasn't driven my car and doesn't want to. My car has a lot more room being a small SUV. I will prepare the manicotti on Friday since I don't cook the noodles first they won't tear when I stuff them. I'll just get it all rteady here and stick it the oven when I get there.
Jeanne That must really bring back some bad memories for you.
Sounds like we all are having cold temps. It is unusual for us in SC to be so cold in Dec. Usually, the ultra cold times are end of Jan-Feb. Still, nothing like Jeanne is having. Lori was saying how bad it was in Chicago too.
Jeanne, I'm sure the war years and post war years were rough ones for you in the UK. I can remember sending care pkgs to children in England shortly after the war. I'm not surprised that the sirens bring back those memories.
Mary, glad you're still making progress with the PT. Sounds like a lot of partying. We aren't going to any this year. My clubs have events, but I usually skip them. Just the bridge club one is important to me.
Sue, glad the bridge went off well. Whoo Hoo on the beautiful flower arrangement. Sounds gorgeous. You could google running toilet and learn how to fix it. I've done it in the past and it isn't hard. Just can't remember now how I did it.
Marilyn, the manicotti sounds like a good dinner to take. I do hope the roads are clear and that you have a safe drive. Did you get Keith to remove the old microwave and ditch it? Hope so.
Nothing going on here. Have to wrap John's gifts in a bit, but there aren't many, so it won't take long.
Jane, do you have plans with others in the area for Christmas? Hope you get your warm weather back soon.
Hi to all. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. Yesterday Tim got my table decorations out of the attic, so I've spent my morning putting nativity figures out. I have straw I put around them--I even have one in my larger guest bathroom--it's ceramic and in one piece. My favorite is the first one Bob and I bought at a dime store Christmas 1958--our first Christmas together. It's shabby and not up to the others I've collected over the years, but sentimental value tops all that. Bill and Tim made several little sheep in SS when just 4 and 5, so those go in with the dime store set. I have a beautiful white Hummel set Bob found at a garage sale in Albuquerque and I've bought several during the Christmas season here in Auburn. Our church has a SERV sale annually and all the items are made by artisans in Central America and other depressed countries. I'm not putting up a tree this year. My next door neighbor brought me a small pre-decorated tree they had and I will return it after Christmas. Their grandchildren with the help of Grandpa made a new wooden ornament for the tree so I'm going to get some candy canes for Sandra and Rob to give to them.
I've had my morning walk and have laundry in the dryer. I have a haircut appointment at 1:30 and hope to get my driver (from Village Friends) to take me to Belk's for a brief visit afterwards. I've had him as a driver before and he has been happy to stop other places, too, like the bank when I need to get some cash.
At 6:00 our choir director is driving our church bus and picking up widows of a certain age. He will take us to his house for a Christmas meal. His wife is our organist, so I'm expecting a little musical entertainment, too. It should be a nice evening.
It's chilly here today, but of course no rain or snow. We're still in drought stage with water restrictions. I've been watering my house plants with my rain barrel water. My shrubs, especially my azaleas, are looking VERY DRY!
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Sharon...yes, we and our Iowa friends here are planning Christmas dinner out together. There are quite a few places that have Christmas buffets, but many are extremely expensive for what is there and the amount any of us eat. We've found a place instead we both like and that is planning something special for Christmas as well as their regular menu.
Sue...your nativity sets sound very special.
Marilyn...a good hearty meal and easy to just pop in the oven since you'll have already done all the work.
The Southern winds are bringing the promised heat for the next couple of days. I walked a bit with Ray, but my joints aren't happy, so I didn't go as far as he did. We'll walk up to the grocery when he gets back.
jane
Jane a big plus is my grand daughter doesn't eat meat and it is a meatless dish.
We have been one our weekly Walmart run this morning, it is so cold the grass is still frozen at 34° currently, no walks for freckles in this kind of cold however, she will be going to visit my Hospice client after he has his lunch. So maybe it will be a couple of degrees warmer by then and maybe the grass will be sort of thawed.
That makes your food prep easier for this dish, anyway!!
Hi Buddies. I got up about 8:00 and took my time with breakfast--walked 3 blocks down and 3 back to my house after that. We have a new family moving in down the street, so I stopped to talk to the Mom and a son for a few minutes. While doing that, one of our neighbors who lived just 2 doors away from me when I moved here (her hubby is/was my vet when Stubby was living). I haven't seen any of them for a long time--at a funeral a year ago. The oldest was driving! She was 5 or 6 when I moved here. Her Mom says Catie will graduate from high school in May. Time really flies. We have only 3 young children here now. I hope to get a small batch of gingerbread men made early next week and will invite the Moms and little girls down to decorate them.
I'm expecting a young man about 5:15 to take me to the church for Tammy's daughter Catherine's wedding. It doesn't start until 6:00, but I think the Y.M. is probably an usher. I have never met him and appreciate that he will take me there. Not being able to drive is the pits.
I've just turned on men's basketball. My South Carolina Gamecocks are playing the U. of South Florida and are ahead by 8 points, but it looks like a very tight game. USF is a good team. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
I've showered and shampooed and have chosen my outfit, so I'm free to read and/or watch basket for a couple of hours.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Sue. Glad you can get out and do your walking and make the wedding. Nice you are getting people to take you were you need to be.
I called off the dinner for Sunday afternoon. Will only be 7 deg and they would be coming from out of town. To icy for me to go out to store today and some things I needed. Just awful here. Drizzling, freezing. They say has been 40 accident around the area since yesterday. First time I have seen them having to come and put salt and looks like sand at the corner to be able to turn onto my street. Glad as my house sits on the corner and would be hit if car didn't make the turn.
Cancelled Dr. appt again now until next Tuesday. Just a final on my year checkup. Not that important. I will try and just go across to Ardi's which is across the street and get some bread and milk. Have lots of things in the Freezer. Filled car up with gas on Thursday.
Hi Buddies - sorry for the cold weather for some of you. It's warmed up some here - near 50 - but drizzly and misty/foggy.
I went to the Christmas Party at the Bridge Center this afternoon - was asked to go by a gal I'd not played with before. It was a good lunch, and lots of bridge (17 tables/ 26 hands) - we mostly communicated pretty well, but didn't finish very high. This was all levels, so there were a number of life masters there - all nice folks, though.
I just got home (4:45), so am pretty whipped for the day. Looking forward to a light supper upstairs and soft clothes. 8^)
Strange. I had to login today. Oh well, made it in.
I haven't done much today. I ran down and did a check on Ms Frances because her phones weren't working. She was fine and I found the dead phone and got it back on the charger for her.
I've got a big pot of ham and beans simmering and cornbread ready to finish up and put in the oven. Yum! John's not overly thrilled, but he will eat them a couple times. It's a favorite of mine.
John played bridge again today. He doesn't usually on Sat, but one of his partners wanted him to.
We had icy rain over night and a very cold morning but it is up in the 40's now.
Jeanne, you're smart to stay in when it's that cold.
Sue, I hope you enjoyed the wedding. Nice of the young man to give you a ride.
Mary, sounds like a nice bridge afternoon.
Marilyn, you've really got unusual weather for your area. I hope Freckles enjoyed his Hospice visit.
Have a nice evening. Sharon
Still having the Ice storm. My car frozen that can't open doors. Spent a hour chipping Ice off it. All our Mail boxes are the same. They are out in the open. Got a big tarp and covered the car. Doubt I use it tomorrow in 7 deg weather.
This is our February weather. came early. So maybe leave early.
Hope no one here has plans to travel by air if they live in the Midwest. Think will still be hard to get out of Chicago, Indianapolis. (Glad you not trying Sue).
Need my hair shaped but just shampooed it and sort of trimmed it off my neck. Still trying to get a short Bob back. Could do it if this weather keeps up.
I'm just home from the party. Food was plentiful and very good. Drinks on the house and a band played from the time I arrived and was still playing when Brad brought me home at 10:00. I even danced a couple of numbers. Once with Tammy's husband and another time with one of their close friends. Lots of little children there (the ones in the wedding and their siblings). They danced from the time the music started and were still dancing when we lit tapers to send the bride and groom off on their honeymoon about 9:50. They are going to the Dominican Republic tomorrow, I think.
I've put my jammies on and have the news on. I can't decide whether I'll stay up until 11:00 for another Hallmark Christmas movie. I'm not going to church tomorrow as Olyne has company and isn't going.
Sleep well, buddies.
Sue
Hi my friends! We have snow on the ground. Ray got out the small Christmas tree but he doesn't plan on getting the big tree out. ??? I understand that he isn't that young guy I married anymore. :christmastree:
I'm pushing myself to do some the Christmas decorating. Ray got the little tree out. I am going to bring the village pieces up one at a time from the lower level. I don't go down there much because it was Doug's. Still having a hard time. :'(
Sue how much longer for your recovery time? We probably won't be traveling to my brother's this Christmas. He hasn't called us to set the time and date. Last year there wasn't enough room at the house my sil family is having it at for us. I really like chatting with my sil's sister. We are closer in age and been through more. (cancer) He is our only relative so I get bummed.
Hi to all the BB.
The latest cold front to hit everyone has reached down here to the tip of Texas and the winds are fierce.
I lost internet during the night, but it seems to be working ok now. We have no plans to be out today...going to settle back and watch pro football and just veg out.
I hope everyone has their :birthdaygift: bought and are ready for next Sunday! We're awaiting one gift to arrive...mine...since I couldn't make up my mind, but I know what it is and will be fine whenever it arrives. My sister's gifts have arrived as well as "the gang's"...her children, grand and great grands who sent us a fabulous gift box of cheeses and products we like from my area of Ohio...[GinnyAnn may know what Trail Bologna is]...and we'll have that to feast on this holiday season!
:christmastree:
Stay safe if you're dealing with ice and snow and low temps. At home, it's to be a HIGH of -10. Brrrrr!!
jane
No ice and snow here, but the wind is blowing and is damp, so feels pretty chilly. We might get rain later on today. I am attending a Lady Tigers basketball game at 4:00 this afternoon. The men's team is playing at noon, so the women are pushed back, no ladies first here!
I went to a lovely wedding and reception at the University Club last night. Tammy's daughter was finally marrying her long time boyfriend. She was a beautiful bride and her attendants wore Christmas green and carried red roses. One of the attendants husband was nominated to come to my house and pick me up and then bring me home after the festivities. I feel so hampered by not being able to drive yet! He is a nice guy--they live in Cleveland, Ohio, and his wife was the matron of honor. They hired a band and I was actually asked to dance twice. Once with Tammy's husband Ab, and the second time with their longtime friend who lives in Atlanta. I finally met him and his wife at the wedding.
I'm hoping my church friends who also attend women's basketball games don't forget they said they'd take me again today. They will be out of town on the 28th which is the next home game. My neighbor who will go with me today will also be out of town on the 28th, so I'll have to scrounge up another driver. Being unable to drive is the pits!
GinnyAnn, I won't have my big tree out this year either. My neighbor brought me a small table top tree they have and I've put out my nativity sets, but that's the extent of it. Tim got my large box holding the nativities out one day this past week, so it does look a little bit like Christmas. I miss my tree and my ornament collection for it. I still have one Bob's mother made when he was just a baby. She covered a small box with red satin and clued a Santa face with a cotton wool beard at the opening. It looks like he's going down the chimney. Pretty shabby by now, but I treasure it.
Jane, I'm waiting for my llbean Christmas wreath to arrive. Bill has already received his, but Tim hasn't mentioned his, nor has Jon. I was late in ordering them and we might be having New Year's wreaths!
P.S. I understand now why Tim thinks I need to continue to have appointments with Dr. Gam about my memory. I seem to repeat lots of things I tell you Buddies. I'm sorry about that!
Sue
Sue....don't worry about the repeating things. We all do it!
GinnyAnn....a small tree is all we've ever had and this year, here in Texas it's SUPER tiny...maybe 10" tall with mini ornaments and lit with teenytiny lights....but it works for us. I also brought one of my snowmen to sit beside a lamp and look a little Christmasy.
I'm annoyed that the FOX sports people here in Texas don't understand why we'd NOT want to see Detroit and NY play rather than GreenBay and Chicago! Geez!!!{MY preference!!}
We're sad that our Iowa Friends are having some problems and may go home quite early. He's been diagnosed with Lewey Body Dementia and she thinks he's having more problems here. So, they may end up going home and are canceling their Hawaii trip they were taking at the end of Feb.
Take care, Buddies!!
jane
Another nasty rainy day here today - and supposed to turn much colder (at least for us). Margaret was going to Knoxville to the Lady Vols' game, then head home through here to have dinner with me. But she's having freezing rain, so decided she'd be smart and stay home. Current plan is for her to come pick me up on Saturday, and then I'll stay until Tuesday. She was going to come over here to the Lady Mocs/Notre Dame game on Tuesday, so that will save her a trip. We're hoping that Kate, Wayne, and Jean will be able to come for Xmas Day, too. That'll make for a fun time. I'll have to reschedule one PT visit, but that shouldn't be a problem.
jane, that's sad about your friends. Dementia is such an awful thing.
I haven't done much (if any) decorating for many years, so nothing much around here. Some friends sent me a lovely seasonal flower arrangement, and that's a nice touch for me. We all do what works for us individually, don't we. Sounds like everybody has some sort of plan - even for dealing with the weather.
Just a reminder....our great niece, the Veterinarian and her husband, also a Veterinarian, posted this again on Facebook. Don't be suckered into spending extra money for "hormone free" poultry. It's ALL hormone free by law!!
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Hormone Statement
Submitted by AAAP Drugs & Therapeutics Committee (November 2016)
Approved by AAAP Board of Directors (December 2016)
The modern poultry industry has never utilized hormones or steroids to raise
commercial broilers, turkeys or egg layers. In fact, no hormones or steroids are approved by the US Food
and Drug Administration for use in poultry, and doing so via the water, feed or injection is specifically
prohibited by law. Even though some poultry products may state they are “Raised without added
hormones†on the label, you can have confidence that all products, so labeled or not, are in fact raised
without added hormones. Should you have any concerns about how your poultry products are produced,
we encourage you to contact
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Jane..where do you get your gift box of cheese from....I ordered some which wasn't good...very cold in Texas today....but it will warm up. CC
My sister goes to the local cheese houses in our part of Ohio. She used one my dad used to buy from when he had the grocery store. As a kid working at the store, I remember Bill Yaggi bringing Dad cheese from their cheese house.
http://www.yaggicheesehouse.com/
Sounds good...wish they showed photos of gift boxes. Candy
Candy, have you ever looked at Pittman & Davis (Harlingen, TX)? They're mostly Valley fruit, but also have cheese boxes and cheese with their fruit. I've ordered from them for probably 50 years, and have never been disappointed.
https://www.pittmandavis.com/
Buddies: The warm, sunny South is 32 degrees and COLD
this morning. Brrrrrrr >:(
Joy
23 degrees here..no wind..sun out..waiting for it to warm up so can walk...got to get my BP down...Hi to all this cool morning. Darlene
Joy, you're colder than we are. We are about 40 degrees and misty rain. Yuck, but you certainly are having unusual weather for BR! How's your family doing that got flooded out? I hope they are making progress toward getting back to normal although I'm sure it is a long process.
Darlene, you and Sue are so good about your walking! Hope it helps your BP.
I'm going to write down those cheese sources. We've received gift boxes from Harry and David and been very happy with those. We also received one from someone else, maybe Pittman that we weren't as pleased with.
I just took a container of ham & bean soup and cornbread down to Ms Frances for her lunch. I guess I will freeze up the rest of what I have left. John has had his fill.
I have another load in the washer and one more to do later, then I will be caught up for a bit.
Have a nice day everyone. Sharon
We've had Harry and David boxes, too, and they were very nice.
Yep, cold down here and still very, very windy!
Being outside is like being sand blasted, so no outside walking for us today. According to the morning shows, it's to warm up this week all across the US except the far north.
We may, instead, go down to the Fitness Center and use the treadmill, elliptical or bicycle.
Stay warm and safe,
Jane
Cold here too at 38° right now. Going to the Chiropractor at 10, Freckles will be going with me. I will be starting back at the gym next month when my medicare advantage policy kicks in, the silver and Fit program is only accepted at one gym in the area, it is a women's only gym.
Yesterday was the December potluck at church. I really don't like that I have gained a few lbs more than I find acceptable. I definitel.yh will be cutting out desserts and watching what I am eating and the caloric in take.
The cold weather blast is terrible for everyone isn't it?. I just hope the weather is good for my drive south., not that far south either the weather is the same there as here.
It's cold and damp here today. I did get my walk in this morning about 9:30 and have been inside trying to write notes in Christmas Cards. I'm not sending many this year, but trying to answer those who've written to me from other states--mostly Navy friends and neighbors long ago.
My sister, Anne, is having back surgery on the 27th. I'm worried about this--she has spinal stenosis and I think the surgery is related to this. Good thoughts and prayers would be welcome if you feel up to it.
I'm going to fix lunch and then get back to the cards. I hope you are all having a good day and one with no hazardous weather. I might be back later in the day if I can get more cards finished. Tim is coming over about 4:00 to take me to see Dr. Gam, the clinical psychologist who has been giving me memory tests.
Sue
Grey and chilly here today, too (still in the 30s). I've been to PT and will play duplicate tonight, but that's it for activities today.
Sue, good wishes to your sister on her upcoming surgery. I hope all goes well.
Good to hear from you, Joy. I hope all is well with your children and their recovery from the floods.
Marilyn, hope you have a good visit with the chiropractor.
jane, stay warm.
Sharon, wish I could get some of your ham and bean soup - I love most soups, too.
Hugs, Buddies!
Sue I also have spinal stenosis. It is part of my trouble standing for awhile or walking any distance. My son calls it old agers back. Nice of him isn't it?
The little tree is up, but I haven't gotten out the village stuff yet. Not sure if my problem is age related or if it is depression. :-\ Ray isn't all that big on Christmas stuff so I will be mostly doing it for myself.
Read all the messages, however no notes :-[ so I will not comment any more tonight.
Sun is out. But still so cold for me. Saying it will go to 29 today. After 5 days for 7 deg days and 9 below nights. 29 sounds good enough to head out. Spent all day yesterday getting my car jumped. $55. getting it over to where got the battery. As mine just a year old they put a new 5 year one in. Not tried it yet but it had better start.
Glasses not back in yet. Lets hope these O.K after changing 3 times.I would never have gotten use to the way I had them first made.
Going to turn off all Tech stuff for a while to day. Get some other things done. Need the Mall but it is a mad house there. They say cars lined up just to pull in from the Interstate
We had 40 accidents in my area in last 4 day of that Ice cold weather. I don't Christmas shop and so can wait until next week.
SCFSue. I moved this out of Photo's. Didn't realize we were posting there.
Sue. But doesn't it seem like we had so much fun back in those days. I think that we handled them so well. I also remember when snow would come down even here in Illinois same house. It would get up as high on the doors. I worked just a mile away and they would send the Maintenance man out with big equipment to did me out. Most of other people at work would be getting the day off as they could not drive on the roads. Of about 134 people at the place one day I remember just 5 of us got in. that was a full day. I had to be there because I took care of International areas and such as Australia, Japan etc and the Islands expect the phone answered. Could not believe the snow.
NOw I don't know if I could take all that mess now. Even my car trouble last few days wasn't keeping me a happy person. Things have to run smooth for me
now. Went through the busted water pipes and wind damage twice. Did it now and I would be moving. Don't know where though as every state seems to have something going wrong now. We had 2 apartment building burn in my town here this past weekend making 18 families with no homes. I couldn't take it. Would just be taking insurance and heading away. That is one thing I make sure I have enough of.
As far as snow goes, it's only snowed twice that I remember since moving to Alabama in 1979 after Bob retired. Once at the farm sometime in the '80s, just a light dusting that covered the ground and melted the next day. And once here in Auburn. All over town people made tiny snowmen about 8-10 inches high. I got a kick out of that because on our first tour of duty in Maine (Bob had duty there twice), we went up to find a place to live about May 30th and the snow was still piled up to the picture window in the house we had to buy (no rentals available).
That same year it started snowing in October. In November or December the whole squadron deployed for 9 months (I can't remember where) and Bill was about 1 year and 2 months and we had a big storm. Bill was standing on our little sofa and Murphy our beagle was up there on the top of the couch watching me shovel. When I came inside, I saw Murphy on the couch and I yelled at him to get down and he knocked Bill off onto the sharp edge of the coffee table. I had to drive to the emergency room holding the cut together with my right hand. That was the first of many trips I made to a Naval base emergency room. All 3 of our boys managed to get banged up from falls. Bill and Tim especially were pretty active, Jonathan not so much.
I was called about 6:00 to go play bridge as someone canceled at the last minute. My neighbor Brownie and her protégé (who was her secretary at AU when Brownie was still working) picked me up. It was a nice group of older ladies. I had pretty good cards and came home with first prize: $3!
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Good morning!
We had dinner with our Iowa friends and Jim was his old self. He doesn't know what happened those three days when he virtually slept around the clock....waking up for an hour or so, not hungry, and then back to sleep. He lost 5 pounds those three days.
Weather is slowly improving and warming up, and I'm off for a haircut in a few hours and a stop at WalMart for some items.
Jane
Quiet on the internet and around here. There's some nice sunshine today, after an overnight/morning fog that had me scraping my windshield 8^( . Our swim group had the annual post-class covered dish brunch this morning - such a great bunch of gals and such good food. No lunch needed for me today.
I tried a trick that I learned on the internet this morning. Someplace I saw the idea to keep a 2:1 mixture of rubbing alcohol & water in a spray bottle in your car. Spritz this on your car's frosty windows, and it melts the ice very quickly. Let it sit for a minute and maybe no scraping required. It really works! We were spoiled at the house with our carport, and no frost on the windshield on those cold mornings. But my car is out in the open now, so every once in a while it gets frosty.
Neat trick, Mary!
Yes, Mary, that is a neat trick. Glad you had a nice brunch with your pool buddies.
It was cold & frosty here this AM also, but sunny now and supposed to be mid 50's through the rest of the week.
Jane, so glad your friend is better although having had such an episode is not a good sign.
Jeanne, I don't envy you your location. At our ages, we need more moderate weather.
Sue, how is Anne? Keep us posted. Sounds like you're keeping busy in spite of not being able to drive.
I was up till 3:00 last night/morning. Yuck. Slept till almost 10, but not a really restful sleep. Not much planned today. I could bake, but probably won't since John is on a diet.
Have a nice day. Hi to everyone. Sharon
MaryZ. should have had you info on the Frost on Windows yesterday. Could not get the thick ice of. Kept scraping but didn't work. Even left the car running. I have a couple bottles of Rubbing Alcohol in the bathroom I think. May made a bottle up. is that 1 water and 2 Alcohol?
Sun is out today and now 30 deg they say. But we have some 0 weather coming back next week. Bet you miss having a garage. I haven't had one for years. Had a big double at the house I had.
Yep, Jeanne - one water and two alcohol.
Just a heads up: Today is Joy's 88th birthday!
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOY!
AND MANY MORE!!!
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Sharon
Happy, Happy Birthday, Joy!!!
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I think it's Donna's birthday, too.
Happy, Happy Birthday, Donna!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAYS, JOY & DONNA!!!
Happy Birthday to Joy and Donna..candy
Happy Birthday, Joy and Donna! I hope you've both had a nice day and enjoyed family and friends.
Mary, we don't usually have bad frost on our cars here, but when we do, it's really hard to scrape off. So I'm going to try your 2-1 rubbing alcohol and water. Thanks for the tip.
Hi Darlene. What's going on down your way? I have the evening news on, but so far, no weather report--that comes later in the program.
Jeanne, how do you manage when the temps get down that low? When the temperature outside gets down in the low 60s and lower still, my furnace runs way too much. I always wear undershirts, turtle neck tops, and a sweat shirt with jeans if I'm not going anywhere--and am still chilly at times.
Sharon, Anne called yesterday and her surgery which was to happen on the 27th has been put off until the second week of January. I'm worried for her as I know she's anxious about it--and frankly I'm not sure that it will help. I think the surgeon will open her back and clean out one or two of the affected bones. I hope it gives her some relief.
Jane, it's good that your friend is feeling better--but has he talked to a doctor about it? It sure sounds strange, especially the loss of 5 pounds. I can't imagine sleeping that long. I hope your haircut turned out well.
I'm off to check on other forums--and then it's news and probably another Hallmark Christmas program.
Sue
Sue. Your Furnace should not run much at 60 deg. Right now mine still shuts off but quickly on again. My place well insulated and even those many big windows I have heavy lined drapes. Like to get rid of them but can't.
Going to have one heck of a Utility Bill this month but better to keep warm. Now I can't stand bedroom with heat in in. Turn off registers.
I have sweats on at the moment.
Hi Gals, I'm up and at 'em earlier than usual. I had to call Ms Frances this AM to remind her that her daughter is coming in today and that she needed to get her hair done & tell her I would take her. She was so confused last night, I wasn't sure how much she would remember. Then after I had talked to her, she accidentally called 911, realized what she had done and hung up. The next thing I knew the neighbors on her other side were at my door telling me the police were there and could I let them in! I was still in my robe, gown & slippers, but I traipsed down there and let them in, and find out it was a false alarm. I'm sure the neighbors were amused if they saw me in my pink robe walking down there. Anyway, glad it wasn't anything serious.
I will pick her up at 12:15 and take her to the beauty shop and then go get my grocery shopping done and then go back and pick her up. I hate the idea of shopping today. It will probably be a zoo!
Jeanne, we turn off our register in the bedroom too. I also have the thermostat set to turn back to 68 at night.
Sue, I can't believe your furnace runs that much at 60 degrees. I hope Anne's surgery goes well. I had no problems with it. The unfortunate thing is that after a year or so, the pain came back. That's what I'm dealing with now. I like the Hallmark movies too.
Jane, hope it is warm and sunny for you.
Hi to Marilyn, Ginny, Joy, Donna, Molly, and Mary Page. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've been hoping the volunteer who signed up to take me to Kroger would call this morning. I'd like to shop today as the fruit I'll buy for the fruit bowl I'll take to the family breakfast on Saturday needs to be cut up and made today or at least early tomorrow.
I have the furnace set for 68* and it comes on at about that temperature. I wear lots of clothing as I hate to be cold. This morning it's Jeans, knee socks, undershirt, turtleneck Tee shirt, and a Christmas sweat shirt. I just took my morning walk and wore a fleece jacket and my baseball cap. My favorite professor when I attended AU to get my Masters degree was driving out to deliver goodies to his family stopped as he had a plate of cookies for me. His wife is not well, needs help with walking, bathing, etc. They are both such sweet folks and I am sad for them. He is doing most of the cooking and one of his daughters-in-law helps out as well.
Jeanne, my house was built in the late 60's, is brick with no insulation in the walls. I did have all the windows replaced when I bought the house--so have double paned windows in every room--and at least 3 windows in each. Even with double paned windows, it is chilly to me. In the evening while watching TV, I shut the door to my den and turn my little deLonghi heater on low, so am comfortable. I keep the thermostat set at 68.
Sharon, it sounds as if Miss Frances needs a night time sitter--is she OK during the day? It's so hard when we get older and forgetful (which I am a bit since my fall). I don't need a sitter and Tim stops by almost every other day and he also checks my calendar and reminds me of what I need to do (which is irritating--I do check it every day but sometimes forget).
I guess our other Buddies are out shopping, or cooking, or writing Christmas cards. I have one more I need to send this morning--a long time friend of Tim. Evidently they've moved and have a new address. So I'd better go and get it into the mailbox before my mail lady arrives.
Have a good day.
Sue
Good Morning Buddies. Freckles and I had two visit assignments yesterday and a meeting for a Hospice Conference,. Every two weeks I have to attend a meeting to report in person on my Hospice client from the way our visits go and heart the assessment of his condition from the other members of the team. I al,so do a written report after every visit.
I am thinking that I will make the french bread today and put together the manicotti dish for Christmas eve supper in Ca. Then I will have all day tomorrow to do the last minute things and load the car, get it arranges so everything fits in neatly so it won't be sliding around as we go down the road. It has been copld enough that I can even load the food tomorrow.
A friend gave me a cute nice warm coat for Freckles and also a rain cost for her. One of the other Furry Friend members gave it to her for her pit bull but he is too big so she gave it to me after asking the friend if it would be ok to give it to Freckles.
I'm checking in, but nothing's really happening around here. The sun is shining today, and it's in the high 60s - quite a change from a couple of days ago. I've been to PT this morning, and will play a few hands of bridge tonight. Sounds like everybody else is doing well.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Sharon. Now doesn't Miss Francis have the System that goes around your neck and also a box sits by the phone. She should not have to dial 911 at all. I just decided to put Lifeline in as it works along with the Hospital down the street. Can't see needing in soon but just might as well have it in.
If I would need and push the button it would ring my Fire Dept. Police Dept and they come out and also they do the 911 Ambulance if needed. If I hear anyone trying my door at night works for that also. So all bases covered.
Sue, Ms Frances needs to be in an assisted living, but her daughter thinks she's better off at home and would like to have someone in to stay with her, but Frances doesn't want anyone else there, so it seems like a stalemate at the moment. Jeanne, she had a Life Alert pendant for a while, but didn't think it was necessary and too expensive, so she sent it back!! When you're as old as she is, you get set in your ways, I guess. I did get her to the beauty shop and back and got my groceries while she was there. I'm exhausted, but that's nothing new.
I got some darling pictures of little Harrison yesterday from Jocelyne. I so wish we could see him soon.
Mary, it's really warmed up here too. Sounds like you are on your regular schedule with PT & bridge.
Marilyn, how nice of the friend to pass on the jacket, etc for Freckles. It sounds like you're going to be busy today and tomorrow getting ready to leave. Have a safe trip and a merry Christmas.
Sharon
Warm and foggy day here at the beach.
This was treat Jane today...mani and pedi this morning, then lunch with Ray at an outside new restaurant on the Bay, and a stop to look around a store that always has interesting things.
I'm amazed when I see children in getting manicures. Today little girl couldn't have been more than 10...getting a manicure! I was well into my 60s when I had my first professional one!!
Back spasms are bothering me today...so going to relax and let Flexeril work.
jane
Mostly the same old same old here. However, Ray did do something to his back and now has nerve pain in his back. He did go to a chiropractor who has helped some. Ray goes back tomorrow for another adjustment.
Hi to all the BB.
Many thanks for all the birthday wishes! I did have a nice day with some of my family. Daughter made her specialty---
gumbo, (she is such a pro for that) potato salad, wonderful
cake for dessert, and presents. Got home about 8:00---worn out. (It doesn't take much to wear me out)
Glad birthdays come just once a year :)
Joy
GinnyAnn....hope Ray gets relief soon.
Joy...it sounds like a wonderful day for you!
I walked the beach this morning and saw a lot of star fish...my first time to see them on the beach!
I just saw a man on the neighboring building sitting on a platform outside a window, apparently fixing it. He must be on 9th or 10th floor. I couldn't do that! It makes me nervous to just watch him...He has a harnace thing on...but I can't firgure out what it's connected to!
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Oh my, Jane, I'm with you, just watching him would make me nervous. I've found a few star fish on the beaches, but not many. They are so interesting. I agree on how inappropriate it seems to see small children getting mani/pedis. They even have a princess pedi chair for little girls at my spa.
Ginny, I, too, hope Ray gets some relief from his back strain. Maybe his Dr could give him an Rx for Flexeril. That usually helps a lot.
Joy, I envy you the gumbo! I figured you would have a nice family gathering.
I went out and filled my bird feeders today and then baked a mince pie for Christmas. It is John's favorite. I also wrapped a last minute gag gift for him. He loves Soduko and only wants the "Extreme Soduko" which is very hard to find, but lo and behold, just in time for Christmas HT had it yesterday when I was shopping, so will surprise him with it. He is so hard to buy for, I jump at anything I think he will like.
Jonathan, our oldest grandson, called this morning and had a nice chat. Today is Christmas at their house since his fiance is working the next 2 nights. She's a nurse. At 4, the boys don't know the difference anyway. Their big present was a cockapoo puppy. So cute.
A couple days ago, I connected with one of my former students on FB. He was in Melanie's class and I hadn't seen him since their graduation. We had quite a chat. It turns out he got a degree in French summa cum laude and spent a year in France. He thanked me profusely for instigating a love of French in him. It's so nice to hear that. I'm connected with at least a half a dozen former students and it's so nice to hear what they are doing.
Tomorrow, we are going to an early Christmas Eve service and then out to eat at a new restaurant John heard about.
In case I'm not in again before Christmas, I want to wish each and every one of you a very blessed Christmas and a very happy, healthy 2017!
Sharon
Jane. Use to see Window cleaners doing them in those type highrises. The must have safety harnesses they trust. Would take more than that for me.
I still think what happened to Sue when climbing the ladder. Not been on even a stool since.
See where TExas got some cold weather but hope by now you are getting it nice.
I didn't realize you rented a Condo in a building with so many. Thought was a small on on the Beach area.
I went to the pool this morning, and played duplicate this afternoon. My partner and I came in last (just 3 tables). I know I'm not an expert player, but the gal I've been playing with on Fridays is really not a very good player. I don't know how to get out of playing with her, since she was the one who asked me to play with her. Sighhhhhh.
Ginny Ann, I hope Ray gets some relief for his back.
Joy, glad you had such a good birthday. I love gumbo, too. How are your Baton Rouge kids doing?
jane, I wouldn't watch the window guy, either.
Sharon, good for you, finding the Sudoku book for John. My John loved mincemeat pie, too. I miss having some.
Merry Christmas to all the Buddies - and safe travels.
Hi Buddies...just finished making pralines...weather warm and cloudy..I have 2 kids and some grandkids coming tomorrow so my plans to go out of town changed which is ok with me....probably want post for few days..so Merry Christmas and a great 2017...Darlene
Darlene...enjoy your family!
Jeanne...very few "small" buildings on the beach. This building has 118 units, not all of which are rented out, an indoor and outdoor pool and indoor and outdoor hot tub, 24 hour personnel at the desk and maintenance men available 24/7. There are a few old single family "beach houses" at this end of the beach...holding out for big $$$ I'm sure. At the north end are some three story houses where they sell each floor separately. You, too, can have one if you have a MILLION or so $$ around...and then there are the taxes, insurance, home owners' fees, etc. Shall I send you info on one? :2funny:
That building next door is all Mexican owned and so vacant most of the time we're here. Families there will come up between Christmas and New Year's. They do not rent out their units. [I've been told that for many, owning here if they can afford it...is a personal security issue...having a place in a location they can get to easily if things in Mexico go belly-up...and there are banks here they can have funds in, etc.
Mary...hard to get a different partner now.
Ray and Jim had a good time golfing. I think that would do Jim a world of good. Ray said he moved slowly and his eyes are bad, but he was a pretty fair golfer.
jane
:christmastree: Merry Christmas :christmastree:
I just posted but it didn't take because Jane was posting. I didn't understand that it didn't post. I just wanted to tell you we had brunch at Ard and Dave's home this morning. Tim came over at 8:30 to take me to their home in Opelika. He made his oatmeal/blueberry casserole for the breakfast, I brought mini-cupcakes which I brought home as only one was eaten, and Ard made an egg/cheese casserole. Afterwards we exchanged gifts and sat around and talked. Ard/Dave's grandson Ronnie and his wife came over after we ate and visited. Ard/Dave's son/wife (Ronnie's parents didn't come--his mother is a pill!) It probably would have been the last time Ron could have seen Dave. We don't think he'll live much longer.
Olyne had called me while I was over there and when I called her back she invited me to go with her to this evening's candlelight service at our church--and I will. I much prefer going to the Episcopal service, though. Our church is very Spartan--all white, no color anywhere and the Episcopal church is colorful and "Christmasy". The past 2 years I've gone to the Episcopal service by myself and have enjoyed it. I was an Episcopalian by choice and Bob tried to go with me, but he found it complicated, so I decided it was best for us to attend Presbyterian and/or Congregational Churches (some places didn't have Presby churches) when we made our Navy moves.
Merry Christmas/Happy Hannakuh to all.
Sue
With the bad storm on the west coast, I hope Marilyn doesn't have any trouble with her drive to California. Do check in when you can, Marilyn.
Today's been gray and rainy, but not particularly cold - and it's due to be around 70! tomorrow. Our Christmas at Margaret's didn't happen. Jesse had had a bad cold, and Margaret started coming down with it this morning. We all decided it would be smartest to just stay home and try to get together sometime later. So things will be very quiet around here.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
MaryZ. The flu is so bad around here. Both hospitals a full. Nurses working double shifts. I aim to stay home. Was going to go to dinner tomorrow where there will be lots of people. Not going.
On the news it said that only 47% of people in the US have tken the flu shot this year. Crazy as it is so easy to get. They said they were not giving the one that goes up the nose because doesn't work as good. but if people don't want a shot they will just use it in order to keep the flu down.
Better you are staying home. I am sure you will have company there.
:balloons: Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! :balloons:
Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukah, Buddies. I've showered/shampooed/dressed to go out to lunch with Tim and Kris. I expected them at 11:00 and it's now 11:15. I hope nothing has happened with Dave--surely Tim would have called me if Dave had to go to the hospital last night or this morning.
I skipped church this morning as I was expecting lunch at 11:00 with Tim/Kris, but no show and no phone call. Maybe he thought I'd go to church and they'd come over at noon. I did go with Olyne to the Christmas Eve service. The church was packed--lots of visiting families. The music was beautiful and the sermon was short and to the point.
Sandy, your granddaughter is beautiful--and looks so happy in her picture!
I'll talk to you later today, Buddies.
Sue
All quiet here. Margaret and Kate are both sick, so I'm glad we called off our get-together. Jean and I skyped, and that was good. It's a lovely sunshiny day, with the temperature hovering around 70. I've got my door open, enjoying the fresh air and the birds singing.
Happy Holidays to all!
Sue
This picture is of my Great Grand Daughter "Fe"(Orphelia) and she is in her eighth month and she is a very happy, good natured baby...
A joy to be around.
Sany
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THE BUDDIES!!
Mary, I'm sorry you won't be with family, but if they're sick, it's better not. I hope they will have some activities scheduled at your center. It's 63 here, but no rain.
Sue, we went to our early Christmas eve services at 4:00 and then out to dinner. The service was lovely and complete with communion and lots of carols and a short homily. Dinner was excellent also. I hope Dave makes it through the holidays at least. Nice that you were with them all yesterday.
We had our traditional quiche breakfast, watched Bunny tear into her present to find the turkey that was inside, then opened our few gifts. John got me a nice gown and a new Seiko watch that is solar! And a book I wanted + the printer I got last week. John liked his gifts too.
I have the standing rib roast in the oven and we are snacking on some Brie and whole grain bread.
Both girls have called, but I imagine Brian will call this evening. We have yet to call John's sister and cousin. That's pretty much it for us.
I hope everyone is enjoying a special time today. Sharon
We're home from dinner out with friends. The restaurant we went to is just 2-3 blocks from our building, so Ray and I walked over. I'm hoping to Face Time later this evening with my sister and her gang.
I hope Marilyn and K had a safe trip back from CA.
I just saw the weather report and the midwest didn't look good. I missed what they said about the west coast.
jane
Tim and Kris got here about 11:15 and we went to an Oriental Buffet. The owners are Thai, I think, but they have wonderful dishes from a number of cuisines in the East. I ate too much, so am just snacking a bit this evening. When they brought me home, we sat out on my deck and enjoyed the sunshine. They left about 2:00 as they were invited to a party later this afternoon.
I'm watching TV--when we were little our Grandmother had the Pollyanna books and before we could read, she read them to us and we read them many times after we learned to read. PBS had a very good version on this afternoon and I enjoyed it a lot--also had to keep the hankies ready--some sad parts and happy ones that caused a few tears.
I hope you've had a good Christmas Day. Merry Christmas!
Sue
Sue . Pollyanna was my favorite book as I young one. Didn't know was a shoe made. It was so good. Liked it better than "Ann of green gables" little girl was better in Polyanna also.
I did she'll a few tears. Did you.?
Poured down here all day. I was glad to stay home. All the girls and family have checked in so spent day on the phone.
Glad holiday over seemed like been hearing Christmas since holloween.crazy.
Yes, Jeanne. I had a good 3-hanky cry although of course I knew that it would have a happy outcome. Did you know that Pollyanna married the orphan Jimmy Bean when she grew up? Grandma had at least 5 of the books. I wish I knew what happened to them when she died. I was hoping to get them--perhaps they were sold. Neither of my younger sisters got them as far as I know.
I stayed up late last night to watch "It Happened One Night" with Clarke Gable and Claudette Colbert. It didn't start until midnight, so I slept until 10:30 this morning. I think I've watched that movie at least a dozen times. Amusing comedy and lovely romance.
I hope every Buddy has had a good Christmas and the Day After. We're having pleasant weather today with sunshine and not much wind. I did my usual 3 block walk down to Samford Avenue and back up the hill to home. After that a short nap, left-overs for my lunch and cleaned up the kitchen. So a pretty good day, so far.
Sue
Did any of you watch the "Call the Midwives in Africa" episode last night. It was really good. It had the usual cast going to a mission in So Africa to help out in an emergency.
I've done a couple loads of laundry today, set up my 2017 calendar with birthdays, etc marked. And a few other things here and there. Nothing earthshaking. We had a nice day yesterday.
Sue, I've seen that movie too, but I'm unlikely to stay up that late to see something I've already seen. :)
Quiet in here. Have a nice evening. Sharon
I had such a slug day yesterday, I decided to go to the pool this morning. Not as early as usual, but close. One of the other swimmers was there, too, so we got in some good talking and then some coffee afterwards. I felt a little better spending the afternoon knitting and on the computer. LOL I'm about to finish a sweater I'm knitting for my Sue, and then I have another project to start (also for her). They keep me busy.
I hope all travelers get to their destinations safely.
It was a very nice Christmas and Boxing Day. With FaceTime I was able to see and talk to my sister's children and grands and great-grands we're usually with as Christmas. They all had colds, she said, so I was glad we were 1750 miles away.
I couldn't believe 84 today. Ray tried to fly his kite, but there wasn't enough winds. I got out to some shops, and was surprised that the banks here were closed today, as were some shops.
jane
Jane. I don't know how many of the Pollyanna books I read when young. I know they went with me everywhere. How I wish I had the collection now. Goodness that was a lot of years ago. I Think will try and track down the older ones. I tried to find another book, "The Girl Caruso's" I held onto that book from about 7 years old until I came to US.. Must have been written 80 years ago. One copy was for sale in Australia about 3 years ago.
Jane. I just found one on Amazon that looks like a older print. " Pollyanna Grows Up". Had it put onto my Amazon Fire. That may say what happens to her later.
Jane. You can put the Pollyanna books on your reader from Amazon. One I put on free.
jane, today was the "holiday" for Christmas since it fell on Sunday this year. No banks open, no municipal, state, or federal offices, and no mail delivery. I assume it'll be the same next Monday, 2 January.
Mary...ah...of course! I'll try he bank today, once the fog lifts...or the "marine layer" as they call it in California. :2funny:
Jeanne....I believe it's Sue who loved the Pollyanna books.
Marilyn...are you back home safe?
Warm and foggy here and this morning.
Jane
We had beautiful weather all the way to, there, and from, Our destination. It was very cold but the sun shone, no clouds and blue sky. I will write more later, time for my Chiro appt then grocery shopping, the cats need wet food and we have none.
We are having a grey day. The temp will probably drop as the day goes on.
Just saw that Carrie Fisher died. :'(
Sun out today. cold but nice. I am off to see a Movie. I like the 1pm show as not many people. Can keep far away. Lots of flu in this town
Yes Jane. Sue was the one about Pollyanna. She will read it on here.
Oh! so
rry to hear about Carrie Fisher Passing. She was on her way back from UK.
GinnyAnn...sorry for the dreary day.
Jeanne...good idea to avoid people who are coughing.
Marilyn...hurrah for a good trip.
There is NO breeze here, which is unusual and so the fog is hanging on, but it's unbelievably warm...so we did a longer walk than we've done yet this morning...and then ran into golfing friends just arriving with son and granddaughter.
Now we're rested up, had a bite of lunch and off for groceries and a "look around" at a couple shops in Port Isabel.
jane
Hi Buddies. I poked around this morning after a 10:30 get-up-out of bed. I was still at my kitchen table when Tim arrived. He wanted to put my bed back together as it should be. He'd taken the box spring out and lowered the mattress onto a piece of plywood as the bed is high with box spring and mattress and he was afraid I'd fall again. Now I need to find the bed skirt which had been removed and probably washed. I don't see it in the linen closet.
It looked like rain here this morning by the time I was ready to walk, but hasn't rained all day. Just a false alarm. We really need a good rain here, though. Alabama has been in a drought all summer--and I'm sure I've probably mentioned about the water restrictions. Thank goodness the few times it has rained, my water barrel has filled up. I have a pipe that runs the rain off the roof into the water barrel and I'm able to water my house plants and the smallest flower bed I have with pansies in bloom.
Jane, I've been meaning to ask how far you are from Corpus Christi? Bob completed his flight training there after Pensacola and someplace near Nashville, Tennessee, where we lived for about 6 weeks for his jet training. When we were in Corpus Christi , we would drive down to the beach on Sunday. Bill slept in his porta-bed while Bob fished and I read a book. Bill was a week old when Bob picked us up at the Pensacola Naval Hospital and we drove to Nashville after spending the night in Montgomery with his parents which was on our way.
Yesterday I'd read that Carrie Fisher had an attack while on a plane returning from Europe (maybe France?). I was sorry to hear that she died in Los Angeles.
GinnyAnn, I hope you got some sunshine later in the day. Gray days are not fun, especially when you're still grieving. Are you getting out to lunch with your lunch buddy? Big hugs to you today!
Mary, we didn't have mail yesterday either. The P.O. employees always get Christmas off but not always on THE DAY. When my grandmother was the assistant postmaster in our 15,000 residential town, she always went to the P.O. to help the mail carriers sort their mail--and sometimes on Christmas morning as she hated for them to have to work on Christmas. I was surprised on Saturday when we got mail. They must have preferred having Monday off.
Jeanne, how many Pollyanna books did Amazon have available? Do you think it was the whole series? I thought the program on TV followed the first book very well.
Marilyn, woo hoo on having good driving weather. Did you take Freckles with you? I'm glad you had a nice time.
I need to write some thank you notes and hope to finish before news time. I hope everyone has a good rest of the day.
Hi to Darlene and Joy and Sharon and whoever else is busy and missing today.
Sue
Sue...it's 185 miles, give or take from CC to SPI.
There's still no breeze today and so the "marine layer" is hanging around the beach.
We got our groceries and they're put away and we are both tired!
jane
Sue indeed we did take freckles with us. She looked so cute in her winter coat with her service dog vest over it.
Savannah now word for Ulta, http://www.ulta.com/ (http://www.ulta.com/) and gave me a suede Cucci makeup bag full of all kinds of things 2 Versaci colognes, Mura Face stuff, etc. Sarah gave me a dragonfly so beautiful, it has an alligator clip on the back so I can pin it almost anywhere.
We had lots of good food, champagne, wine, Lacey cookies I ate 4 slices of cheesecake. Gilbert ;put on Pandora radio and we listened to Reggae Christmas music. that was different but sounded great.
I haven't weighed myself yet but will do that tomorrow to see if I gained and how much or not. My Medicare Advantage insurance that I signed up for pays for the Silver and Fit program, so I will be going back to the gym next month. I am looking forward to that. I have my anual eye exam this week, I wonder how the cataract and Macular degeneration is doing. mI didn't write down my appt, so I will call tomorrow i think it is the 30th.
Foggy morning greetings, Dear Buddies.
Absolutely no plans for today besides reading and knitting and reading and knitting. Stressful? NOT! :2funny:
I hope your day is peaceful and relaxed as well.
jane
Glad you had such a good trip, Marilyn.
And that things are going well in Texas, jane.
Cool and sunshine-y today in Chattanooga. I'm just back from PT and that my schedule for the day. I finished Sue's sweater last night (except for blocking and buttons - and I'm going to "let" her take care of that part). And, I've started on the next project - a coat sweater out of some nice cotton blend yarn - also for Sue. I don't make these decisions, they pick out what they want - just keeping me busy. LOL
Our Lady Mocs played Notre Dame last night - or at least they sort of showed up - they lost by 21 points. We've played four of the top 10 teams so far, so have gotten some good experience.
Anybody got any New Year's Eve plans? I don't.
Jane, after seeing your mileage quote, I guess there must be a beach nearer to Corpus Christ--I just thought we went to Padre Island. 1958/59 is quite some time ago.
Mary, I'm sorry to hear that the Lady Mocs lost to Notre Dame last night. And getting good experience is always a good lesson. I'm going to the Arena at 5:00 for our Lady Tigers last home game of the season. It is Jacksonville--which I thought might be Jacksonville State U., here in Alabama, but Tim thinks it is Jacksonville, FL. I guess I'll find out when I get there.
Marilyn, it sounds as if your trip was really nice. It's great that Freckles is a good traveler. I don't think my Medicare program pays for exercise at a gym, but I'm going to inquire soon. I'll still have the problem of getting there, though. I think Bonney goes to a gym connected with the hospital, so maybe she'll know.
It's damp here today and although the temperature is not much lower than 65, it seems colder than that.
My plans for the rest of the afternoon are to get on my bed with my afghan and read. My ride to the game will be here about 5:00. The game starts at 6:00.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Hi everyone..nice and warm here last 3 days...but a windy cold front on the way...went to the library for some books..will try to walk later.Heres wishing everyone a happy healthy new year..I have no plans except watching TV..doubt I will be awake at midnight...Darlene
Sue, John had a Blue Cross supplement to Medicare which paid for his Y membership and Silver Sneakers. Mine doesn't, but I didn't have to pay for a family membership for him to go to the Y. I know the supplements vary by state, so yours might be different, but it's worth asking your insurance carrier about.
Hi Darlene, glad to see you checking in.
Sue...you and Bob may have gone to North Padre Island aka Mustang Island. It's there at CC. We were there one year and it's a big area for bird watching and fishing. Padre Island was once one island, but "they" made a cut near Port Mansfield, so it's not one anymore. To further confuse things, a main street in CC is called SPID...South Padre Island Drive...even though it's not on SPI! Does Port Aransas sound familiar? http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mustang-island
We did get a walk in and Ray later went down to the pool...the OUTSIDE one, but he said it was cold, so he went to the indoor one for a bit. Lots of people here this week.
Gulf shrimp on the menu for tonight.
Jane
Mary, my Medicare supplement is Tri-Care for Life which Bob paid into starting in the '70s when the military thought it was a good idea. I don't know how many military retirees use it, but I do and very seldom have to pay anything back to Medicare, including all the time I was in 3 different hospitals. I will check online to see if they have Silver Sneakers or another program I can use at one of the gyms. Of course it will depend on getting a ride to the gym!
Jane, I guess it was Padre Island where we went on Bob's days off the flight line. Now that you mention it, it's ringing a bell. We enjoyed getting away from student housing at Corpus Christi. Thanks for the heads up. And Yum, Gulf shrimp sounds wonderful!
Our Lady Tigers won tonight's game by almost 20 points. We were playing Jacksonville--and I think it was the one in Florida near my sister Anne. So far, our Ladies are doing pretty well. Conference play starts after January first.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Seeing the Random Image for tea time reminds me of the tea towels my friend gave me. We have known each other since 1989.
Sue I know I have known you for many years. :) :hugs: I have known many of the Buddies for many years. :thumbup:
Today we are having a partly sunny day.
Hi Gals. No real news here. Did grocery shopping. Also had to go to Ms Frances' to find out why her phone wasn't working. She'd left if off the hook again. She really needs someone to be there with her.
Hi Ginny. Yes, it seems like most of us have known each other for a really long time. My BC was in 2001 and I had known Jane before that and met most of the rest of you shortly afterwards. Time does fly.
We actually had a thunder storm and some rain last night although I don't know how much because my rain gauge is cracked and didn't collect any rain. I need to see if they have replacements for it.
Sue, glad your gals won. IU men lost last night :(
Jane, your gulf shrimp sounds wonderful. How will you fix it? Glad your weather is nice. We have had sun all afternoon but lots of wind.
Mary, you are being very good with your PT and pool. I wish I were more motivated. How neat that the girls are keeping you busy with knitting projects, assuming of course, that you enjoy them. I'm just not into handwork.
Marilyn, you were very lucky with your weather. I'm so glad you had a safe trip and a good Christmas. Neat that Savannah gifted you with such nice cosmetics.
Darlene, ours will be a very quiet NYE also, although we will watch the ball drop and have some snacks. I'm going to use one of the salmon pieces that Melanie sent us to make a salmon spread. The recipe was in the pkg.
Hi to any I've missed. The year is winding down. We had a Christmas card returned from our former neighbors in HH. Had a return address in CA, so I'm wondering if the wife passed on. Her healthy was very poor. He had a son in CA. So sad. As we grow older, we lose more and more of our past friends. And also so many celebrities this year. I was so sorry to hear about Debbie Reynolds' dying the day after her daughter. I loved her movies in the 50's.
Take care. Sharon
Tomorrow morning I go to the eye doctor. eyes will be dilated so he can check the macular degeneration and my cataract. Keith will be driving me, thank goodness the off is isn't too far frrom here and he only has to get on a busy street for not even half a block, the rest is empty side street at least I hope they are empty. He got a letter from DMV he has 60 to take the drivers tests or his license will be suspended.
He had better take the test. Once they suspend a license it is hard getting it back after a certain age.
Hope your Eye test goes well. I had my prescription changed a little. I had that change the new glasses twice and still not happy with the. Have a Dr. Appt on Feb. 3rd so will have him check them out.
The fog lifted with the breezes back and it's in the 60s now. Ray and Jim went over to Brownsville to see if he winds were less there and get in 9 holes. They aren't back, so it must be ok inland.
We have a corned beef brisket in the crockpot for tonight.
I need to get a walk in. I've been out to the grocery store, to Beall's, and WalMart and I'm ready to just relax and walk a bit.
jane
The corned beef sounds wonderful, Jane. I often fix that for NY Day, but decided not to this year because of calories and salt. How was your shrimp?
Jeanne, I hope you can get your glasses adjusted to help you.
Marilyn, I hope you can find out what is bothering your vision and get new glasses too. I also hope Keith can manage to drive you home safely. If he is that bad of a driver, maybe he should just let his license expire.
I have done very little today, even dozed here in front of the computer for a while. I don't know why. I slept well last night.
Have a nice rest of the day. Hi to everyone who posts. Sharon
Shrimp was good...sauteed it.
I tried to walk but my joints weren't happy, so I quit and came back. I didn't get to sleep until 2:00 am. I'd goofed and had a diet coke for supper at 6:15 and it wasn't caffeine free. That caffeine really gets to me anymore.
I've made out a check for 2nd half prop taxes at home to mail next week, paid Jan's rent here, and caught up on my Quicken bookkeeping and balanced the old checkbook. So...all set for the New Year!
jane
Hi Buddies. I have been watching sports since my lunch time, Georgia VS ? can't remember, but think Georgia won and now watching basketball: WVU and Oklahoma State, playing in Oklahoma. WVU is ahead at the half.
I also made some treats from a recipe in the cooking forum here. A square pretzel on the bottom, caramel on top with a pecan on top of the caramel. Put in a 250* oven for 3 minutes. I put some in a baggy for Tim and Kris, but have eaten most of mine! I'm not very good at waiting for a treat.
Jane, I'm sorry about your tough night. Wakefulness after bedtime is the pits. You've been busy with paperwork today. My property taxes have been reduced because of my age--I couldn't believe it! They were already very low. Alabama has a very poor tax system--I don't know why the state isn't in constant bankruptcy. Corn beef brisket sounds yummy.
Sharon, some days are just meant to be slug days. I hope it doesn't mean you're catching a cold. Maybe you just needed to catch up on your sleep.
Jeanne, I had to take an eye test when I renewed my license tag in August. It was just covering each eye and calling out a line of letters and numbers. I haven't had any problem with that test since I had cataracts removed about 5 or 6 years ago. I think this time was because of my age. I was 80 in March.
Marilyn, I hope that your eye test goes well. How long have you been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration? After my cataract surgery (one eye one week and the other the next which is not my doctor's usual practice, but he was taking his family on a trip to Europe and wanted to get it over with before he left).
GinnyAnn, you and Jane were the first of the Buddies I met online. All 3 of us were at Third Age at the time. I think Jane is the one who invited us to Senior Net where Bosom Buddies was then.
I hope you're all enjoying the day. It's dark and dreary and I wish it would rain this evening, but probably won't. I did get a chilly walk in this morning.
Sue
My eye test was almost the same as last year. The MDs the dry kind but the Dr that could change over night. I go back in 6 months to check that and the cataract that is getting close enough for surgery. I will just keep using the readers until then.It was a scary ride to and from the Clinic. Keith drove about 10-15 MPH and sometimes too close to the curb. Coming home he pulled out of the parking lot and over shot the corner to turn had to go up to the next street. He was going to turn if he had we would have ended up in a vacant lot over the sidewalk and curb. I don't think he can pass a drivers test because he has to ask me which way to go and says I have to help him drive. He sure can't be askiing the testing person those questions.
Marilyn, that was a scary ride. If/When you have your cataract surgery, you'll need to find another driver to get you home. 8^)
Sue, I renewed my license when I turned 80 last March, and I was surprised when I didn't have to take some sort of test. I did it online, and it was renewed for TEN years. I'm sure I won't be driving that long, but..... BTW, Georgia did beat TCU. Tennessee was playing Nebraska and was ahead in the fourth quarter (last I heard - I'm not watching).
jane, I never get tired of just plain boiled shrimp - peel and eat. Yum!
I'd been on the old SeniorNet from about 1998, but didn't come in to BB until 2005 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. And then, of course, moved to S&F.
All the news programs are showing lists/photos of notables who have died during the year. There surely were a lot of good folks lost in 2016. I had my last PT appointment of the year. This afternoon, I played duplicate - we came in last again. Sigh.....
Hi to Sharon, Ginny Ann, Darlene, Candy, Joy, Molly, Sandy - whoever else is looking in.
It's cold and dreary here this morning. I didn't get out of bed until 8:30 and have just been putzing around. I do have a load of wash in the washer and have walked the 3 blocks to the corner and back. It's almost time to put the laundry into the dryer.
Mary, I think I have to renew my license in 4 years, but expect they will send me a notice. I've not been driving at all since my fall--and the neurologist told me about a month ago that I probably won't be able to drive again for quite some time. Not being able to drive is the pits! Thank goodness for my membership in Village Friends. I can call them when I need a ride to Kroger, other shopping, hair cut, etc. What a help that is.
Marilyn, I agree with Mary about getting another driver after your cataract surgery. I hope you get the good results I did from my cataract surgery. My vision is better than it ever was--I only need to wear glasses when driving at night in an unfamiliar area where I have to read signs in small print.
I bought a cheap bottle of champagne to open near midnight. Last year I invited 3 of my bridge friends over for pizza and beer if they liked beer with a glass of champagne at the witching hour. I'm just going to drink my glass by myself this evening.
Enjoy the games today. I'm pulling for Washington, but I'm sure Alabama will win. Auburn doesn't play until Monday at 7:30 in the Sugar Bowl.
Enjoy your day, Buddies.
Sue
:hb2: Happy New Year's Eve, Babes!! :hb2:
Marilyn....how scary. I don't see how K can possibly pass a driver's test. I assume you'll take him to the place and bring him home.
In Iowa, we all take an eye test identifying alphabetic letter with a machine that also includes a peripheral test where lights flash right/left/ high right/ low left, etc. everytime you renew your license. After age 71 you only get 2 yrs on each license.
I was slow getting going this morning, but we had breakfast and then we walked a mile on the beach. I'm hoping to be able to add to that distance in the New Year, if my knees and hips don't squawk too much.
We're going to be watching the big semifinals in college football today: AL vs Washington St and then Ohio State vs Clemson. I think we're going to pick up a pizza and that'll be supper, etc. We're going to get it early since I suspect they'll be very busy here on New Years' Eve.
jane
HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE!!!
Jane, good for you for walking a mile on the beach. With our hips & joints complaining more every year, it does get harder and harder. We're having Lean Cuisine pizza tonight for dinner. Then I made a salmon spread to be put on warm baguette slices for later in the evening. I also made some lemon bars from a mix I've had on hand for a while and they don't look quite right. I hope they taste good though. If not, not. I like to keep something like that on hand, but don't think I will in the future if it deteriorates.
Mary, sorry about the bridge, but that's the breaks sometimes. Nice to have the PT over, but will you have more in the new year?
Mary, Sue, our licenses are good for 10 years. I renewed on line last time, but may have to do it in person next October when mine expires. Ms Frances got hers renewed at age 95 for 10 years!! Is that scary or not?
Marilyn, I really don't think Keith should even try to take a driving test. Do you think he is developing alzheimers? I pray not. How's the new kitty?
I've got a load of laundry in the dryer, organized my pills for next week, & made the spread and bars, so now, I'm vegging.
Have a nice evening. Sounds like all of us are party poopers & planning to stay home to watch the ball drop. We'll probably find a movie on demand to watch. Sharon
Sun out today and about 35 deg. Should take a nice long walk but think will just start the year out by having a lazy day and a lazier New Years Eve. Just make a few phone calls. Got the first one this morning and it lasted 2 hours so sort of talked out already
Think will make a bucket List this years. Do it tomorrow. Never made one. Not alot done last years. Will be no Gyms, Diets and promised that I know could not be kept. Just fun things to do.
Going to do cooking today and fill my freezer a little . It is just about empty. I like to have lots in I can fall back on on lazy days.
Happy New Years to all on S and F. Hope those not in the best of health get better soon. The ones in good health just remain that way.
We may see lots of changes in the Country in 2017. Just have to accept and think the best. Myself I will miss the Obama's and seeing their daughters go along with life. Wish them the Best also.
Now soon there will be no DVD players to be found. I need to buy a new one before that happens. Now all say Blue Ray. Will they use the Regular DVD also.
I still have one that does DVD and VCR. One in the room children use is here that just plays VCR. I have so many of those tapes. Wedding. Childrens Cartoons. Things going back may years. Use the one daily that does the DVD as again I have hundreds I want to keep. I don't have anything Blue Ray as yet. See some on sale right now.
This is a very lazy weekend _ seems like that's the only kind I have. It's been cloudy all day - and predicted to be all week - maybe a total of an inch of rain, but that's a good way for us to start off the year, after the drought we've been in. Nothing on TV (since I don't care about football). I'll check out Netflix and Amazon after a while.
I hope all have a good 2017, with good and/or improving health. Hugs!
Jeanne, Blu-Ray plays on regular DVD players but I don't think you get the increased quality. I have a VCR/DVD and John has one of each. We plan to keelp them as we have lots of video tapes too.
It's cold here today but to be in 50's tomorrow. No rain so far today but projected for tomorrow. Charlotte is -8" for the year. I think we are about the same. We got more from Matthew, but missed a lot that hit Charlotte later. Mary, I'm glad you got some.
I haven't done anything but play on the computer since I was last in. Sharon
:hb2: Happy New Year, Everyone! :hb2:
Happy New Year!
Had a very quiet eve, played on the pc. Ray went to bed before midnight, so I said my New Year greetings to the pc. Ray did wake up and said Happy New Year to me. Today is sunny but cool (cold) for some. I haven't been out yet. Feeling like I need a nap so I think I will :)
Hi Buddies. I watched lots of basketball and also the Clemson game last night. I was glad Clemson won--although they are Carolina's biggest rival--at least when I was a kid and later a Carolina undergrad. I'm hoping Clemson will be able to win over Alabama next week. The Tide needs a bit of a come-uppance, IN MY HUMBLE OPINION!
My daily paper this morning had lots of pictures of Auburn football players and coaches in New Orleans. We will play Oklahoma--and I think they are a pretty good team. Our players visited kids in hospitals yesterday which I think is always nice. I'm sure the Oklahoma team did the same. There were several pictures of our players dancing in the streets with several dance groups which dance during Mardi Gras, too. It looks like the team is having fun--and I hope they win, but that's up to the players and Oklahoma!
It's been raining this morning, so I haven't gone out to walk. I'm concerned about Lue's daughter. This morning while I was reading the newspaper, her husband came out and started their car and then pushed her out in a wheel chair. He came back about 2 hours later and parked around back, so I didn't see if she was with him. I hope she's OK.
Jon called me this morning. He's coming up here on his way to Atlanta next week and will go to Arizona with his friend up there so they can sell rocks/minerals/etc. at the month long rock thing out there. He's driving for Uber now and is happy with it, but will take a month off to do this with his friend. Big brother Bill is coming for a week in February.
Hi GinnyAnn, I'm glad to see your New Year's Greeting. Enjoy the sunny day and also your nap.
Happy New Year, EVERY BUDDY. I hope 2017 brings good health and happiness to all.
Sue
Sue. You can still find a few DVD players for sale but they all say BlueRay. Good to know that the will still work for the DVD. None have the space for VCR. I will just hold on to the one that just plays VCR as it not used much. Just hooked up to a really old TV that is not wired for Cable. Use the one I have in the LR until it goes bad and keep a spare by buying one now. None are being made anymore.
I have so much stuff in the place and yet I keep storing. Hate to think what a mess it will be for the girls if I popped off sudden.
Sue, glad to hear your 2 sons will be visiting before long. I know you don't get to see them as often as you would like. Same for me with mine. Hope your neighbor's okay.
After church, John and I began dismantling all the Christmas decorations and getting them all boxed up and put away. With both of us working at it and a couple breaks, we got it all done. I will get things dusted and the normal bric-a-brac back in place tomorrow. My cleaning girl will come Tuesday and get the rest of the cleaning done. Melanie & Sangmin are coming for a couple days the end of the month, so want everything spit polished.
I was so tired after we finished, I fell asleep at the computer. Didn't sleep long, but probably a half hour. I have to get dinner soon. Just having a center cut ham slice, baked sweet potato and slaw. No black-eyed peas though. I've done well without them for all these years, so am not going to worry about them now.
Ginny, we had a quiet evening too, but did watch the new year in together. Glad it was sunny for you. It was very dreary and damp here. A light mist or rain off and on. Can't complain though. We need all we can get. Sharon
Finaly they have decided what the problem is on my thigh. 2 specialist and a primary . As always I think of the worse ailments.
Never heard of this one before.Paresthetica. Wonder why they use such big names. Was told to take Ibuprofen which I don't like to do but they said just a couple a day and if it gets to bothering to much they can just give a shot in it . Says it sort of like when a shoulder hurts. I have a little problem in one if I lift heavy things. Also give me some short stretches to do. And that is about all . At least I now know what the itching is. I only get weird things.
Meralgia paresthetica is a condition characterized by tingling, numbness and burning pain in your outer thigh. The cause of meralgia paresthetica is compression of the nerve that supplies sensation to the skin surface of your thigh.
Tight clothing, obesity or weight gain, and pregnancy are common causes of meralgia paresthetica. However, meralgia paresthetica can also be due to local trauma or a disease, such as diabetes. This the know I don't have.
In most cases, meralgia paresthetica can be relieved with conservative measures, such as wearing looser clothing. In severe cases, treatment may include medications to relieve discomfort or, rarely, surgery.
Jeanne - I hadn't heard of that before - sounds fairly easy to treat, though. I hope the ibuprofen works for you.
Margaret just left - she came by on her way home from the Lady Vols game (they beat KY this evening). She brought some Xmas stuff - just small things - a new bird feeder and some house plants in a tub (narcissus and amaryllis) for me to have this winter. She's feeling much better now.
And now the new year starts - going to the Y, doctors' appointments, bridge - just the usual. LOL
Quiet day here, too. It was very windy and rained this morning, then both disappeared and ot was lovely.
We walked up to meet our friends for dinner at 2:00 and then we came back here, and I went for another walk.
Jane
Tim stopped by about an hour ago. He'd been out doing errands, but has caught a really bad cold and was going home to bed. I think they probably had a very late night on Saturday and he has been so busy this past week. I hope he'll stay in bed a while and rest.
I ironed a dust ruffle for my bed--flannel. I'll start using my flannel sheets as they are pretty cozy in the winter. The Molly Maids are coming tomorrow and will change my sheets. Hurray!
Not much else planned for today except basketball on TV and the Sugar Bowl this evening. I hope our Tigers win, but if not that they play well and have fun.
I haven't seen Lue's daughter or son-in-law this morning, and their car is not in the driveway. I'm wondering if she has been admitted to the hospital. I hope she will be OK.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Hi buddies..a new year....good health and happiness to us all..we are having nice wRm weather..but the cedar pollen is very high..a lot of people are allergic to it...thank goodness I'm not.."it is due to turn colder by Thursday..going to have one more round of company this weekend..then it will quite for awhile..but I so enjoy having them..Hi to any looking in...Darlene
Hi Buddies - it's been a nasty, rainy, foggy, cool day today. But it looks like Sue is not only getting her rain, but the threat of really severe weather. I hope all will be okay at her house.
I'm off to play duplicate - with my other partner tonight. Hopefully, we'll do better.
Record highs in the Upper Valley today...93 at McAllen! It was 84 here on the coast and that was hot enough for me...in fact, a little too hot. We made a quick trip to B'ville this morning and got home for lunch, etc. It was simply too hot for me to walk and my joints feel the changes coming...Wed. to have rain here and then the cold front Darlene mentioned on Thursday. I've been watching bowl games...Iowa played miserably...Sue's team is on tonight vs Oklahoma.
Back to my aspirin and heating pads.
jane
Sorry for your aches, jane - hope you'll be better after the front goes through.
My partner and I came in third for the N/S couples in six tables tonight. That's some better.
Good morning, Gals. My cleaning lady is here and will clean up any of the debris, sparkles, etc from the Christmas decorations. I got everything dusted and the usual things put out yesterday, so it looks back to normal.
Sue, enjoy your games. I hope you didn't get any severe weather. We've been getting rain today but it's supposed to clear up by afternoon. IU hasn't been doing too well lately. I think they are ranked 20th or so. Butler is doing pretty well though.
Mary, I'm glad you did well last night at bridge. John didn't have a very good day yesterday. Maybe it will be better today.
Darlene, you have had a lot of company, but I know you love having family.
The weather is in such a roller coaster pattern everywhere. We are in the 50's today but Friday and Saturday to drop down into the 30's with possible SNOW!!!
Jane, my joints are screaming with all this rain and change of temps too. I hope your aspirin and heating pad help.
Jeanne, I haven't heard of that diagnosis either. I'm glad that it is fairly easily treated.
Marilyn, you've been getting pretty lousy weather at your place. Hope it doesn't put a damper on all your activities.
Hi Ginny. Hope things are going well in Cleveland.
Hi to anyone else who pops in. Sharon
Morning, Gals!
It's warm but a bit foggy here, but Ray's off golfing with two other guys from the building.
Having some worrying this morning...our beloved niece in MN is having brain surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester as we speak. It's usually about a 4 hr surgery...to try and place a pad between her trigeminal nerve and whatever it's resting against that's causing all the nerve pain. She had to be there at 5:45 am and must be the neurosurgeon's first surgery this morning...had a text that she's in surgery as of 8:30 am.
My joints are better today, so I need to get some breakfast and then get a good walk in. I have a couple other errands to do later and the whites are in the washer as I write. ;)
jane
Sorry to hear about your niece, jane. All good thoughts go her way for a safe surgery and good outcome.
Good to get your cleaning lady, Sharon!
Busy morning - early trip to Walmart, then first time back to Silver Sneakers here at the Terrace. Now I plan to knit and nap the rest of the day. LOL.
Stay safe, Buddies!
Yes Sharon is is very cold here, frozen lawn, icy streets, yesterday it snowed some in Coos Bay and more is expected tonight. wee ladies I joined the gym yesterday and got in a good workout. I went again this morning for another good workout, it is amazing that the muscles hove so much memory after not going to the gym for over a year. Coming home just as I started to brake for the left turn onto my street, my car starfted to fishtail just enough to make me think, Good thing I was slowed down and just lightly braking.
This afternoon I am going over to the clinic when I used to work to make an appointment for our new cat to be neutered. I got a voucher from one of the local rescues to have it don for free. I think the cat is from next door because there are other cats over there that look like this one, she nev er has her cats spayed or neutered. Well I am having this one done as a feral so he will have his ear tipped and we will be able to recognize him.
My cleaning ladies were here at 9:00. I had slept a bit late following Auburn's losing game last night--couldn't get to sleep for wondering if Coach Mahlzan will be fired. AU will have to pay him a lot of money if they let him go. They have similar contracts with Bruce Pearl (basketball/men's). Mahlzan has been criticized most of the year because of disappointing losses and influential Alums hate to lose! I don't think any of the women's coaches have similar contracts.
I just sit around reading while the cleaning ladies are here. I waited until they left to take my morning walk. It is cooler and was foggy-ish when I walked, but has cleared up a bit since. I did find quite a bit of dust under my computer desk where all the wires are. I guess they just push a dust mop in there and call it clean. I got down on my hands and knees and finished the job a bit ago.
Marilyn, you were posting while I was replying. I'm glad your incident on the street was not a bad one and you were able to slow it down. I hadn't heard that you had a new cat. Have you named him yet? And what does Freckles think about her new housemate? She's had a lot of experience with other animals, so she'll probably be OK with the newbie.
Jane, thoughts and prayers here for your niece and also for her surgeons. I hope all goes well and she recovers quickly.
Mary, how convenient that you have Silver Sneakers at the Terrace. Do you go daily, several times a week, ? Kris's mom, Ard, goes to Silver Sneakers at the big Rec Center over in Opelika near her home. I think that's a great plan, especially for those who are in need of that kind of exercise.
Darlene, I only have one cedar tree, a large one, but my fall and winter sniffles come from all the oak leaves that have fallen and continue to fall in my yard. I don't seem to be bothered by Cedar.
My sister Anne is having back surgery at the end of this week. She was scheduled for the 27th of December, but the surgeon wanted it to be put off. She has spinal stenosis and has a lot of pain. I worry about any surgery on one's back. I know her back pain is excruciating and hopefully she will find relief after the procedure. I'm going to call her this evening.
I had 5 inches of rain in my gauge overnight. I think it rained more than that, but that's as much as my gauge can hold. It rained extremely hard for a long time. It was welcome, though.
Have a pleasant afternoon, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue this little cat adopted us about 2 weeks ago, we named him shadow because he follows us every where, He is morning or less Freckles Kitty,the stay pretty close to each other some of the time. Freckles really keeps and eye on him and she rubs his face on Freckles neck pretty often. He is solid black not one white hair on him.
Marilyn, I like that Freckles has his own pet. LOL
Sue, we have a woman who leads the Silver Sneakers here twice a week (T & Th). Those are the days I don't go the pool, so going to that gives me five days of exercise a week. It's a fairly easy workout, but it's getting me moving - and that's a good thing. Sorry about the AU loss, but glad you didn't have any of the severe weather.
I am doing the silver and Fit at my gym http://www.powerwomensfitness.com/ (http://www.powerwomensfitness.com/)
Jane, I just now came back in and saw that about your niece. I do hope the surgery was successful in relieving her pain. Glad you're feeling better.
Marilyn, you make me feel guilty. I'm glad you're back to exercising though. Funny about Freckles' adopting Shadow.
Mary, good for you too on all the exercise. I really need to get back on a program.
Sue, I play on the computer while my cleaning girl is here. I dusted most things yesterday, but I asked her to get down and do the base of the pedestals of my dining table and the legs of the other tables. I just can't do that.
Not much going on here. We did get another inch of rain which makes 2.5" in 2 days. Very happy about that. Sharon
I now found how to Uninstall from the W7. Must not have used it since I had XP . could just not figure out where it was. But anyway. Spent a hours trying to clean off all the things that started appearing on this W7 desktop. What a mess. Had 6 things on I have never heard of. Just appeared and really messed the computer up.
I know I am not going to even install anything that looks O.K . Keep it the way it is. 4 out of the six took so long to go. All the questions as to why removing had to answer.
I have 2 packages here waiting to be mailed since last Saturday. Storm just will not let up. Temps not bad 43 deg. but it doesn't stop one getting soaked. So will hold until tomorrow. Hope it quits. seems like down South it is bad also. So much for Winter.
Cleaning out the file drawers on my desk. Thing in there going back years. I have to get better at keeping things in order. (Say this every January)
Since I last looked at the Temps They have gone down to 31 deg. Be cold for rest of week looks like
Jane..hope your niece surgery was a success and will be relieved of pain....Candy
Thanks for thinking of Patricia. She was in surgery 4+ hours and is now in ICU.
I walked and got some errands finished up. I went over to Beall's but that store here in Port Isabel is small and it just seems so jumbled all the time. I think they're trying to cram way too much "stuff in it.
jane
Good morning Ladies, it is snowing here well it has stopped now, but it was when I took Freckles out at 4:50 AM. Our visits for today have been called off. Not much else is new here, I baked a cake for Keith this morning, still need to frost it though. I am eating healthier this year, no cake for me,
Jane I hope Patricia is doing well in her recovery. Brain surgery that is not a good thing, so I will pray for her.
Good morning, Buddies. I woke up about 7:45, ate breakfast, read the paper which had an article about a tiff between Coach Saban and Lane Kiffin--who left early for his new job. I think Saban kicked him out. Interesting!
I've had my walk, showered, and dressed to go out after lunch to sub in a bridge club where I've subbed before. I think it was the one that Lue started.
No snow here, but lots of rain yesterday--my rain gauge only goes to 5 inches and it was overflowing. I think closer to 8 or 9 inches.
Jane, have you heard any more about Patricia? I hope/pray that recovery goes well.
Have a good day, Buddies. I'll probably be back in the early evening when I get home.
Sue
Yes, Jane, we want to hear how Patricia is post surgery.
Have a good game, Sue.
I was up half the night so slept till 10:00 this morning and haven't accomplished much except getting breakfast and cleaned up. The pain clinic called, said they were trying to improve the process for those wanting nerve stims. I gave her quite an earful, nicely of course, on how long I have been trying to get some progress on mine. She was very apologetic and said they had heard similar stories from others. She said she would check into my specific case and get back to me on Friday. I sure hope she does.
It is sort of sunny here today and in the high 50's but the cold front is due tomorrow with lots of below freezing temps and possible snow.
Marilyn, how much snow did you get that they cancelled everything? Or is Oregon like the south and it only takes a few flurries for everyone to get spastic? Good for you on eating healthier. I'm trying also.
Hi to all. Sharon
Patricia is in pain but is sitting up and they have her on jello and tea and were to move her to a private room on another floor. The surgeon says she's doing fine. She'll be there a few more days, I think...or that was the plan. The surgeon had to move a vein, put in some padding and had to partially cut a bit of the nerve. So, it was Plan C. I guess that's why you go to Mayo and get a good neurosurgeon. He does what is best once he's in there and sees the situation. Donal sent me a pic of her sitting up...quite a turban she has...almost covers her eyes.
Mary...we went over to Weslaco to the Flea Market today...Ray got some golf balls and a couple other items. It was a nice day to go...not too hot.
Sue...I heard there was some continuing conflict between Kiffin and Sabin...and then Kiffin took the Florida Atlantic U job and was late to AL meetings, etc. So...Sabin has the new guy taking over NOW and Kiffin is "free" to work on his upcoming job! That's the way the analysts I heard put it.
Nothing much else new here. We're going to try a new place for supper tonight and then the potluck is tomorrow night here in the bldg.
I didn't get a walk in today as we went over to the Flea Market Maryz knows about. :coolsmiley:
jane
jane, glad you had a good time at the flea market. Our friends from here haven't gone yet - and I don't know if they'll get to go at all this year. As I said earlier, he had a skin cancer on his head removed which required a skin graft. That didn't take, and they're waiting to see if it will heal on its own - or enough so that the graft will be smaller. In any case, they're in a "wait and see" mode. Glad you're getting some good weather.
Kiffin is definitely persona non grata with Univ. of TN fans. He was really awful when he was here and left things in a mess. So everybody around here cheers each time he screws up. LOL
I went to the Y this morning, then had a mani/pedi (such luxury!). Randy asked me to knit him a sweater vest, so I went looking for a pattern. I was surprised at how hard it was to find one - looked first on line, then Walmart, then HobbyLobby - the easiest places for me. No success. So I headed to my local yarn store and, of course, they found a pattern for me. I also bought the yarn there. That won't take as long as the other project I have going, so I'll probably alternate between them.
Margaret and Jesse are in town, looking at flooring to replace her den floor (maybe bamboo), and will be shortly to pick me up to go out for Mexican food. Always fun.
Stay warm, Buddies! (except jane and CC)
Lue used to play in the club I subbed in today. I sure miss her. I had a good time, knew all except one of the members I'd never met. I had good cards and not so good cards. On my last round, my partner and I made 6, but had stopped at 4 spades, so didn't get the bonus for making 6, just the points. I didn't play the hand, but she did very well to get us to the 6 we needed.
It was pretty dark when I got home at not quite 5:00. I'm watching the news now and will check out sports after it's over. I'm pretty sure there are plenty of basketball games to watch.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
I just got back from a 2 hour marathon at the grocery! Everybody and their brother was there! It was super double coupon day (everything up to 2$ doubled) + senior day + we're to get 3" of snow tomorrow night and Sat. & horrors if someone needed something when it snowed!! I saved about $55, so I guess it was worth it. But when I'm driving a motorized cart and it is so crowded, it's hard. I went through all my coupons and picked out all those over $1 than I either needed or could stockpile. It does pay off. Now, I'm beat though.
Butler beat #1 Villanova last night!! They are ranked 13th but bet that will go up. Villanova was unbeaten. It looks like a good NCAA year for Butler. IU hasn't been doing so well lately. Lost 2 games in a row.
It is in the 40's today and supposed to be in the 30's the next 3 days. So crazy. It was a high of 60 yesterday.
Mary, glad you found your pattern. Sounds like a nice change of pace.
Jane, it doesn't sound like you do much cooking in TX. :) I love to go to flea mkts or thrift stores, but John would sooner die than go with me. I wish I had someone like you that likes to shop to go with me. Of course right now, I'm not doing much shopping since I can't be on my feet long term.
Sue, glad you enjoyed your bridge yesterday. A small slam is always nice, even if it isn't bid.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Sharon...we eat in a lot more than we eat out, but we eat out more here than we do at home. Part of the "Island Time" attitude, I think. :smitten: :thumbup: Ray does a lot of our cooking, and he cooks a lot of fish for himself....salmon, cod, flounder. But, while I like fish, I can't eat it 4 times a week as he can.
We didn't go out last night...and ate "out of the fridge"....corned beef and sauerkraut for Ray and Potato Soup for me.
Today we went to the Library in Port Isabel, to the grocery and then stopped at an authentic Mexican place...lots of Spanish speaking workmen there, etc. and Ray got his tamales. He said they were wonderful and authentic. I had a Taco Salad...too many beans in it for me and so he helped me eat that and brought home 2 of his tamales.
I've also walked up to the local IGA to get water and a couple things we forgot on our big grocery run.
Never fails.
On a happier note...our niece was released from the hospital in Rochester today and is on her way home! Yep...she lost the turban wrap on her head this morning and they told her she was good to go. Isn't that incredible! Operated on Tuesday...in ICU...Tues and 1/2 of Wed. and dismissed at noon on Thursday!!
Tonight is the first Pot Luck downstairs. There are a lot of people who moved in yesterday and today....we must be about full.
The cold is coming tonight...so much so that they're saying a "wintry mix" as far south as Victoria, Tx! That's not too far north of Corpus Christi.
jane
Wonderful news about your niece, jane. It is amazing how fast they get us out of the hospital now. I remember I stayed in the hospital for at least five days with the births of our girls. Times do change.
Right now they're saying that we're not due to get any snow until tomorrow night, and then it won't be much here in the city. It surely is cold, though.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Sharon, I hate grocery shopping, but going to Kroger now is an outing for me. One of the Village Friends is coming by tomorrow morning at 9:00 to pick me up and take me there. She has taken me there several times now and is a nice young woman. She is German as is her husband. I know he is working somewhere--maybe at the University, just can't remember. However, I think she said she met him in Ireland. They have a young daughter who goes to pre-school.
Jane, you've had a busy day. I'm glad to hear the good news about your niece. Going home is such a relief for her and she will be happy to be home. Do they live in or near Rochester?
Mary, I'm off to our Lady Tigers game at 6:00 this evening. We are playing South Carolina which is always hard for me--I still love Carolina and think Coach Staley is a great coach. If we play as we have been in our other home games, it should be a tight game. I'll pull for our Tigers, though. One of my neighbors is going with me and of course, driving. It is NOT FUN to not be able to drive.
My Thursday bridge club played at Bonney's today. I had fun, but not very many good hands, so no winner today.
It's chilly here this evening, too. I think it looks like rain, though, so I'm going to wear my lighter-weight fleece jacket with my rain jacket over it.
My sister Anne is having her back surgery tomorrow morning early. I'd appreciate thoughts/prayers for good results. I called after I returned from bridge, but a neighbor was visiting with her. I talked with Richard and may be able to talk to her before she goes to bed this evening.
Sue
Snow for us today. Not even out of my PJs. Just relaxing. Cooking a little. Fact just made my first of the year goofup. Making a favourite. Rice pudding. Found I put in a Pinch of Tumurac instead of Nutmeg. Wondered why it was turning Yellow.
Going to let it back and see what it taste like. At least Tumurac is a Healthy spice.
Added the nutmeg also.
It is amazing how fast now out of the hospital. Gov. suppose to be looking into that at Insurances are even complaining about people having to go back in after a few days of being released. 3 people I know recently had to return.
I remember my 2 girls births which was normal then. In UK was 15 days for first.
2nd daughter was 6 days. It really did drive me crazy.
So many now come out same day or day after. My youngest daughter did.
But many I know have had female health problems. My doctors always told me they would have. She did at the age of 38.
Sue...they live in a western 'burb of Minneapolis, so it's about 90 miles...all four lane or Interstate, so they were glad to get home before the worse of the "rush hour" traffic...which, around the cities, seems to be almost any time from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm, it seems.
Glad the bridge was fun, even if no good cards.
Mary....saw your "twin" today in the store. She looked enough like you to be a sister...maybe even a twin!
Jeanne...ugh on the snow. Did you get the severe cold? Neighbor emailed me they were to have -20. Brrrr!
jane
Now I just tasted the Rice. I think I like it. Can be used as a dessert which is what I was aiming for as I had put a few raisins in that I had. But now it can be used with my Chinese dishes, stir fry. lots of things with veg and chicken, pork. I do a lot of these. A good mistake. Will do it again.
Will not ever tell again that I made a mistake making rice. So good.
I am making Stir fry tonight with chicnk in that rice too.
Freckles and I went one our regular hospital visiting this afternoon, we still have snow on the ground but it hasn't snowed since Tuesday night and yesterday morning. I did take her for a walk after we got back home. I went to the gym as soon as I could safely drive on the streets. The temp was like 25 last night and tonight will be the same. I am dressed in tights and sweat pants on the bottom, on the top I have a tank top, long sleeved thermal shirt, tee shirt and sweat shirt. It is that cold here in the house the only heat turned on is here in the computer room and very little in the dining room. The bill is going to be ridiculous for this month. Oh we turn the heat on low in the bedroom at night. and the rest is all turned off. Keith builds a fire in the mornings, I freeze. My hands get so awful cold. Sometime I turn on the heat na dhe will come along and either turn it down or off. I hate being confined to one room so I turn it on other places without him knowing. Then he doesn't turn it down or off.
Stay warm Marlyin...Candy
jane, I've always heard that each of us has a twin somewhere - guess I have one in the Valley. LOL Even my sister and I didn't look that much alike.
One of those bad weather-changing nights...I've been up since 4:30 am, so watching the Morning Joe show.
I think we're heading over to B'ville today. I want to go to the larger Beall's there to see if they have any of the 3/4 sleeve length tees. I found one at the little Beall's in Port Isabel and would like another one or two.
jane
Good luck with your shopping, jane. I have Morning Joe on, too - first time I've seen it. I almost never turn the TV on in the morning (except for CBS Sunday Morning), but since I'm in ....
I'm staying in this morning, even though we haven't gotten snow yet. It's supposed to start here late morning - but not much in our area. It looks like Sharon is going to be in one of the hardest-hit areas. It always seems funny when the snow line goes south of us. And, of course, it paralyzes Atlanta. I'm glad I don't have to go anywhere.
Marilyn, that would drive me nuts. Maybe you could get a little space heater to take with you, room to room.
Jane, sorry you were up all night. I've never watched Morning Joe. I never turn on the TV till evening although John checks out Fox News 2 or 3 times during the day. Hope you find your tee shirts. It's amazing that Patricia is home already. I hope it solved her problems.
Jeanne, I'm glad you like the tumeric in your rice. I tried taking some tumeric capsules, but they give me diarrhea, even if I take them every other day.
Yes, Mary, we are supposed to get 4-6" of snow tonight into tomorrow morning. It's nice to look out at, but I'm past the stage of wanting to go out in it. I hope the roads are cleared by Sun morning so we can go to church, but other than that, we won't have to go out.
Sue, I hope Anne's surgery goes well today. She is in my prayers.
Hi Darlene. Are you cold in your part of TX or warm like Jane?
Hi Ginny. Did you get the cold front and snow there?
Hi to everyone else. Stay warm! Sharon
1 p.m. local time - it just started snowing here. It certainly does look cold out there.
Marilyn. Not keeping your home in even Temp. wherever you are in it is not good. You will be paying more in Dr. Bills than in Utilities. I cant stand to be cold in the house. Just don't let it heat up the bedroom
You take charge of the Temp. gauge you have on the wall. Put one of the covers over it with a little key. He can't get to it to change then.. I remember when working we had them around the office as the men where always changing them. They sat around in there Heavy suits Long pants. We didn't wear slacks and legs would freeze.
It is still so cold here. Snow has stopped. I have to get out and pick up some furnace Filter today. Car is buried but will go dig it out. I think the snow pretty soft. Not suppose to warm up until Tuesday.
Hi everyone..Sharon it is 30 degrees right now..will drop to mid 20 tonight...windy...but by Monday be back to 70,,Texas weather...I cooked chicken this morning..made dumplings with some and veg soup with the other...freeze and eat later...Jane..happy to hear your niece is home..hospital don't keep one long anymore...Hi to Sue..Marylin..Ginny,,Jeanne,MaryZ..and any missed..candy
Hi Buddies. I got up early (for me--7:30) so I could eat my breakfast, read the paper before 9:00. My "village friend" Katrina (a young German woman whose husband is teaching soil science at AU this year--and maybe longer. I think, though, he might be on Sabbatical) picked me up and took me to Kroger. Her little girl goes to day care on Friday morning. This is the third time she's volunteered to take me and when we both finished shopping and came home, she told me that I don't need to call for a Friday morning volunteer any more as she would be happy to continue picking me up. So we've made the deal and I'll continue to set my alarm for 7:30 so that I can be ready by 9:00.
It's been raining here all day and the current temperature is @34* and going down at least 10 more. The roads will be like ice and I sure hope people stay home tonight. Lots of folks who live here are new residents who moved here from Montgomery so that their kids can attend our outstanding public schools instead of the pricey private ones they had been using. At least one of the parents of these families drives down to Montgomery and back daily to work there. I'm afraid the 5:00-7:00 traffic will be very dangerous.
Stay warm this evening, Buddies. I haven't talked to Richard (Anne's husband) this evening. He didn't answer when I called earlier this afternoon. I'll try again about 9:00 in hopes he'll have come home.
Sue
Our snow didn't start till early this morning. There is still plenty of grass showing through. The forecasts have changed a bunch of times and I doubt we'll get even 2". Cold though. 28 in Ft. Mill. We're not going anywhere, so not concerned. I could hope that the roads will be clear tomorrow for church, but have doubts. With the temps forecast to be below freezing for 3 days, we won't get our usual Carolina melt off for a while.
Darlene, sounds like TX weather is really changeable. Your cooking sounds delicious.
Sue, glad you have a regular ride to the grocery now.
Mary, how much snow are you getting?
Jeanne, be careful getting out. Those filters could wait until the roads are better and your car cleared.
Stay warm and safe, Gals. Sharon
Windy, windy, windy here....30-35 mph winds. Temp is 35 and feels like 22. We're in for the day. I think church will get a miss today...going over the causeway in these winds is not pleasant.
We've also delayed our dinner out with Ia friends. She has pulmonary hypertension, so it's almost impossible for her to breathe in these kinds of winds. We have a lot of days we can meet for supper.
I love my IPAD and ebooks for this very reason - always something I can find to read or re-read. :smitten:
I think there are also football playoff games maybe today and that'll keep me happy.
jane
We had a dusting of snow this morning - pretty much covered my deck, but no depth to it. Although it's very cold (mid 20s) and windy, the sun is shining. The snow has gone where the sun is getting to it. I'll still stay in today, though. LOL I guess it'll be a good day to watch some programs I have recorded.
For those who want to learn how to make the ° symbol just hold down the alt key and type 0176. It is 43° here and raining. We haven't made the weekly Walmart run yet, been waiting for the rain to let up somewhat.
Thanks for that info, Marilyn. You're certainly having some interesting weather, too.
Mary we sure are, the weather has been crazy, at least the rain melted all the snow.
Chilly Sunday morning greetings!
We stayed in all day yesterday as did most everyone else from the almost zero people we saw on the beach and the street. We have a corner unit, so can see both and on over to the Laguna Madre Bay three streets over. The island is VERY narrow...3 streets wide! :coolsmiley:
Today we're meeting Iowa Friends for dinner at 1:30. We're trying to eat a larger meal at the lunch/noonmeal time frame and then lighter in the evening. I also want to see the GB-NY Giants Wild Card game and that's at 3:30 CT.
The winds appear to have died down and the sky is much clearer than Fri or Sat.
The good thing about being in all day Sat was I got the bed linens washed and back on, all laundry caught up, my Quicken set up for 2017 and caught up....whooo hoo....all up to date...and I gave myself a mani-pedi with a new color I found I had brought with me! [So...saved $40.00 plus tip, too~~ :thumbup:]
jane
Wow, Jane, you're on a roll! Wish I had gotten that much done! Eating a big meal at lunch and lighter for dinner is supposed to be healthier, but John is gone at lunchtime most of the time and just not sure I could revamp my day that way.
It's still about 29° for a high here, but the sun is out and a lot of the snow is melting. The streets were dry and clear for our trip to church. The early service and SS were both cancelled for today, so just the 11:00 service which is what we attend anyway.
I started my new book last night, WHEN IN FRENCH, which is about a NC woman who marries a Frenchman and ends up living in Geneva, Switzerland and not knowing any French, so so far it is mostly a discussion of culture and attitudes toward language. Eventually she takes French lessons, but I haven't gotten to that part yet. So far, not particularly entrancing. Hope it improves.
Mary, is your snow gone already? I do hope you can get out a little today.
Sue, I noticed SC beat AU, so you must have been somewhat happy. IU & Butler both won their games yesterday.
Thanks, Marilyn, for the degree sign info. I think Jane had given that to us once before but I couldn't get it to work, but it did this time. Glad your snow is gone and you can walk Freckles again.
I hope everyone is having a good day. Sharon
Nothing happening around here. It's only about 30 right now (tried the Alt 0176, but it didn't come up), but sunny. Margaret is at the Lady Vols game in Knoxville. She's going to stop here on her way home, and we'll go out to dinner (nearby Chinese place). And I guess I'll be back in the normal routine in the upcoming week. (Yawn!)
Hello everyone, we are home from church and had some lunch. I have heard so much about Nathan's skinless hotdogs that we bought some to try with home canned Sauerkraut that my friend Ingrid gave me. I am still trying to eat very healthy so I con't know how healthy this meal will be. I used to fry cut up wieners, onions and potatoes for an evening meal when the kids we you young. That has always been a favorite cheap meal for me even growing up back when I didn't have much income to feed my family. My 4 older kids dad would only give me $1-0 a week to buy food and 2 cartons of cigs had to come out of that too. WE ate a lot of beans, tortillas, rice, hamburger and hot dogs.
Happy Monday Morning Greetings!
We've had a walk on the beach and it's beautiful out there....a southern breeze and mild temps in high 60s or low 70s. PERFECT for me. We're having a brief sit-down before going to the Library to return a book and to the HEB grocery store over in Port Isabel.
It's kind of weird...I had a skin tag on my neck which was rubbed by a necklace I wear all the time. The dermatologist wouldn't remove it because insurance won't pay and it's not a dangerous thing. He said I could take it off myself. Well, I looked around the internet, and decided to try Vit E. The instructions were to buy the capsule, pierce one and apply the oil topically to the tag and with two weeks it'd be gone. Uh huh, I thought...but what the heck. I did...and it's GONE! I hated it because it'd get rubbed and sore and bleed. Now...just a little red mark there...nothing sticking out. HURRAH!! I knew Vit E applied to open sores help healing, but I didn't know about this.
Have a good Monday, Babes!
Jane, cool on the Vit E/skin tag. It's amazing what we can find on the web. Glad you're having nice weather. It's still pretty cold here, may reach 33. Most of our snow is gone except in the shade. To be in the 40's tomorrow, 50's Wed & 60's the rest of the week!! I wonder what it would be like to live somewhere where the temp is almost always the same like San Diego or Hawaii. I suppose I'd get bored.
I took Bunny to the vet to be weighed. She has been acting like we're starving her. We have cut her food a bit in order to get her weight down. She has lost 4/10 of a lb in the past month or so, so that's a pretty big amount, so I decided I would increase her noon meal a little and see if that helped her feel less abused. I've thought about putting her on a diet dog food, but she likes the one she is on and we've had such problems with her digestion, I'm afraid to change it. She is very active and wants to play and has been running around in the yard, even in the snow. We're so happy to see that after this past year's problems. Then, she wouldn't go farther than 6-8 ft off the patio.
Marilyn, how were your Nathan's hot dogs and sauerkraut? I don't think I have ever fixed them together, but sounds interesting. It sounds like you had a hard time with your former husband.
I' going to try to clean out my bookcases and dust them all. I'm not throwing anything out, but they're kind of messy. I also need to get on Amazon and order some books for Sean for his birthday the 19th. He will be 15! Hard to believe. He was always my little guy and now he's taller than both Braeden & Brian by a bit. Brian's 6'1" and Braeden is a smidge under 6'.
I've been out and de-iced and refilled the bird bath and think I may go put some mealy worms out for the bluebirds. They have been flocking to them according to people on the Carolina Birders on FB. I usually wait until Feb, but with the cold weather, I think they will like it.
Mary, you sound bored. I hope you can find something interesting to do. With swimming and bridge today, you ought to be entertained. This time of the year, it is easy to get a bit down though and you're still adjusting to lots of changes.
Sue, where are you? Ginny, you need to check in too. Jeanne, are you thaawing out yet? Hi to Darlene too. Sharon
Back into the routine on this "warm" (42 degrees) day. I went to the regular swim class, and then to coffee. I'll be going to duplicate tonight.
Sharon, I think last week with the snowy weather and over the holidays, regular activities were just curtailed. Now the routine is picking back up, and I'll be getting out and around. I have the two knitting projects that I'm alternating working on, and that's keeping me busy, too.
From the lack of activity in the various boards here, I think everybody is sort of in the winter doldrums. LOL
Sharon we didn't have the Natha's hot dogs last night but will., tonight.
The Social Worker from Hospice called this morning to tell me my client had passed this morning and to offer grief counseling if i wanted it. I'm OK I don't need Grief counseling.
Freckles and I have a free week this week without any visits. It is good to have a breadk, necxt week we have 3 visits and the library children's reading program.
It sure must be the winter doldrums that has me in the dumps. One thing I like about left overs, no cooking ;D Right now Ray is watching the news. I don't like to watch the news any more because it upsets me. Ray likes it and doesn't get upset for the most part.
Just said a prayer for all of you and yours.
HI Buddies. I was busy all day yesterday. I went to Sunday School, Church, home for lunch, went to the AU Arena for a women's basket ball game. My neighbor Cheryl picked me up and used my extra ticket to go with me. She won't be able to go every time, so I'm looking for other friends who might enjoy women's basketball when she can't go. Our gals played really well and won by a significant margin over Ole Miss (Mississippi University). The game didn't start until 3:00, so it was dark when we got home.
Today I did some laundry, did my morning walk, showered and dressed. My friend Carolyn invited me, Libba, and Terrell (who I don't know well, but have played bridge with her before today). Libba lives in my neighborhood, so picked me up and drove me out to Carolyn's home. I had a good time, some good and some bad cards, and enjoyed getting out of the house.
I like leftovers, too, but never have many. Tim does bring me things he has cooked and I always appreciate it. He came by this morning and is feeling better, but he must have had the flu--He was ill for a week. I'm glad he was feeling better. Kris's birthday is on Saturday and Tim will pick me up to meet the Snyder's at The Depot for a birthday lunch. Ard and Dave's Army grandson, wife, and 2 small children will come, too. Tim didn't say whether Dave is feeling well enough to come to the restaurant.
I'm waiting for the Clemson/Alabama game to come on. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that Clemson will win. I, of course, am supposed to hate Clemson as they are South Carolina's biggest rival, but I'd pick them any day over the "Crimson Tide"! And Bill went to Clemson with a grant to earn his PhD, so I like it for that.
Have a nice evening, Buddies--and GO CLEMSON!
Sue
I went to duplicate tonight. We had really yucky cards - usually not even enough to play decent defense. I did get into one difficult hand and played it well and made the contract. That made evening not a total loss. LOL Such is life playing bridge.
Morning, Babes!!
Sue...WHOOO HOOOO.....Clemson beat the Tide last night..what a game. I started to go to bed several times and then one or the other would score and it was sooooo close. Wow! Tuscaloosa is probably in deep mourning today!
It's a beautiful day here...Ray's gone off to golf in B'ville, and I'm about to walk and then take my containers up to the IGA to get water refills. A person doesn't realize how much water they use daily until they just use filtered/bottled water for cooking and drinking!
My granddaughter's boyfriend is a Clemson grad, so I know they're over the moon today! As are all Tennessee fans, too!
Good almost afternoon Buddies, I'v ew been to the Chiropractor this morning, Freckles went along with me, then came home and vacuumed most of the house until Keith came in from the garage and he took over, All he had left to do was the master bedroom, and half of the hall. I probably should not have vacuumed after m,y adjustment. I'm not going to the gym today though, that would really mess up my adjustment.
They showed that winning touchdown on the news last night, Wow, Way to go Clemson.
It sure is wet here, but now half as bad as it is in California. I hope this rain and snow breaks their drought, and doesn't do so much damage in the areas that had the forest fires and the land is so barren.
I, too, was delighted that Saban lost :)although I hated to see an SEC team lose.
Most everyone down here in Louisiana don't have any "love" for Saban after his
leaving us (LSU) for Alabama some years
ago. >:(
The last second of the game winning TD was indeed spectacular :)
JOY in Baton Rouge
Another warm and sunny day coming....80s again. Nothing much on our calendar for today, except a walk before it gets too hot.
[Yep...more sports talk following, so feel free to skip...
I think it's better when one team...hs, college or pro...doesn't always stay #1. UConn Women are the next one who needs an upset... :2funny:]
Jane
Hi Gals, I don't have an opinion on the games, but I will say that there are a lot of happy South Carolinians this week! :) Panthers are a bust this year, IU started out strong, but doesn't seem to be able to pull off the wins they need. Butler, however, is going strong. It is ranked 12th this week and has won again since. That's my sports input!
Marilyn, I agree with your concerns for southern California. They certainly need rain, but not mudslides and floods. Hope your back is okay after vacuuming.
I didn't accomplish a whole lot yesterday, just bits and pieces, nothing significant. I hope to get some things done today. Top of my list is cleaning my fridge before I go shopping tomorrow.
Ginny, the winter doldrums can be depressing. We need to fabricate activities to keep us going till the sun comes out. It is rainy here today with a high of 50 or so.
Hi to Joy, Mary, Jane, & Sue & anyone else I've missed. Sharon
Jane, UConn has been needing an upset (and a different coach!) for quite some time--I was hoping Dawn Staley could get a win from him with South Carolina Gamecocks, but it didn't happen when they went to Connecticut! But Hallelujah for Clemson! I love Dabo!
And I guess everyone who is a football fan knows why he's called Dabo--but if not--he called himself Dat Boy when very young which morphed into Dabo. And he's been Dabo ever since. And he graduated from Alabama.
Sharon, as a one time South Carolinian, I am very happy about the win. I'm sorry about the Panthers as I still like Cam although he's been a bit sulky/testy this year.
Joy, you can just imagine how happy we Auburn Fans were when sulky Saban stalked off at the end of the championship game. What a jerk!
Hi Mary, GinnyAnn, and others looking in. Have a nice day.
Jonathan and I have had breakfast. I'm going to play bridge at 1:00 and I think he'll go to Tiger Town, but maybe not. He loves to read and has already chosen some of my re-readables--and probably stayed up late to finish the one he started before I went to bed.
Sue
I hibernated most of today. Still fighting a cold. Talked with a friend on the phone. She is a friend that God put in my life. :-) Haven't listened to the news because it is so depressing. Ray just told me that it is nice outside and encouraged me to go out. So going now.
Ginny, I agree on the news. I watch the national CBS news with Scott Pelley at 6:30 (I think) and the local news at 11:00, and that's it. John is a Fox News addict and watches it several times a day, but it just stresses me out. I want to know what's going on, but I don't want to wallow in it and let it color my outlook.
I just read an article from the NY Times on partisanship that I thought was quite good. I did share the link on FB, but for those of you not on FB, if you are interested, here is the link. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/11/upshot/the-real-story-about-fake-news-is-partisanship.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=0
Sharon
I see I haven't posted yet today. I took Shadow in to be neutered this morning and found out he is already neutered. I did get all his shots for him though.
Sherry I didn't mess my back up by vacuuming and I am very surprised about that. I forgot to go to tai Chi today but I did go to the gym this morning after watching part of Trump's press conference. All I can do is shake my head and what he says because I just do not believe what comes out of his mouth. I left while the lawyer was speaking.
Good to hear from everybody today. I went to the Y this morning, and then to the financial counsellor with Margaret late this afternoon. That was it for me on this gray, rainy day.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Hi buddies...another nice warm day...enjoy Jane.....Ginny I pray for you..sometimes I get lonely ..but Gods word tells me He is always with us and I believe that..It will be 4 years the 20th of this month that I lost my husband.....but on that day I plan to get out of the house and make it a fun day....hope everyone has a great evening...Darlene
SharonE.
Yes. I am still here in the Cold Illinois. It just going up and down. Never the same each day. On a few days it went to 40 we had 60 miles a hour winds. Something awful. For some reason I am really tired of winter and not even into the worse part of it yet..
Saw where Indiana beat Us the other day. Haven't been following the games this year. No idea who is even playing now.
Your little dog seems to be doing so well. Had us all worried last year. Though you would loose her. Amazing how animals can get through things.
4 years ago I brought the bird of mine home because it was laying on this breeder cage floor where she had at least 20 birds in there. Not a feather on it and just chewed up. Stayed up tube feeding it thinking would not last the night. then 2 nights. Still not in good feather but great company. Improving daily. Just received another shipment of Vit. Powder at $35 dollars a shot but we do it.
Surprised to see the weather further down South getting so cold these nights. May as well stay in Illinois.
Jeanne, glad your bird is recovering. It was very cold here last weekend, but it supposed to be in the mid-to-upper 60s for the next week. Crazy!
Morning, Glories!
We met friends for supper last night at a favorite "pub" we can walk to easily. The male part of that couple doesn't care for seafood, so we have to go places where he can get a burger that's decent. They drive because of her heart and pulmonary hypertension issues, but we walked. It was dark when we walked back, but during the winter here, there's nobody out walking at night.
I'm hoping to get a walk in before it gets too hot.
Have a good Thursday!
Jane
Good Morning, Buddies. Jon left about 8:30 and is on his way to Atlanta. He'll help Damian pack up the truck they'll take to Arizona for the winter Rock shows/sales and will be off for 3-4 weeks of selling rocks and minerals. He'll leave his car in Atlanta and will probably stop here on his way home in February. I enjoyed his visit and will be glad to see him again for at least an overnight then.
Tim is coming by at 10:30 to go to the bank with me. We'll talk to one of their investment counselors and I'll possibly add something to my accounts there. It depends on what they are offering. I have a CD maturing soon and it's making only a pittance, so would like to get something that earns more.
I just got the guest room sheets into the dryer, so need to shower and dress now. I'd like to get my morning walk in before Tim gets here. According to the morning news, our temperature is going to get up into the 70's today and for a few days also.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Good luck with your financial stuff, Sue. Margaret and I met with my financial gal yesterday. We had thought we had finally gotten everything taken care of. But no! mail showed up last week addressed to "JDZ (Dec)", so we're having to jump through some hoops for that one. But we're close! These folks are SO good (even Margaret is pleased), and I'm so glad to have them to manage stuff for me.
I've been to Silver Sneakers this morning, and that'll be it for the day. I've watched some of the Senate hearings, but can't stay with it for too long - so mostly the TV is off during the day. They're painting in the empty apartment next door to me. The maintenance guy doesn't know if it's rented or if they're just getting ready to show it to potenetial renters. We shall see. It'll be nice to have a new neighbor.
jane, glad you're getting your walking in. It'd be nice to have someplace close enough to walk to.
Hi to all the Buddies!
Mary, we did get to the bank and renewed the CD, but the man who works with new investments wasn't there. We made an appointment to see him next Tuesday afternoon. We'll listen to his spiel, come home and talk it over, and go back later if we decide to invest in whatever he's selling. I know Tim will go online to research the investment before we discuss it fully.
Afterwards we went to our favorite Mexican Restaurant for lunch. I had the usual #5 lunch meal which is 2 tacos, rice, and beans. He had something I didn't recognize, but we both enjoyed the lunch.
I still have Christmas stuff out. I didn't put up a tree this year. My neighbors gave me a little table top tree and I need to return it to them. Instead of getting busy on the decorations, I found a book I hadn't read in a long time and am about halfway through with it. My plan for the rest of the evening is to watch the news (and hope it doesn't upset me) and watch some basket ball games if the TCM movie or one of the other movies doesn't seem interesting.
Sue
Sue. Hope you go a better deal on CDs. than we have here. I use to invest mostly in them for years. What did we get.? At least 4 to 5 percent. Been watching money sit making .001. There is one bank here in town advertising some at 1.25 for 2 years. I am getting tempted as I don't think things going to get any better in 2017 interest wise.
I have already broken my NY resolution. One was to stay of computers until I get other things done. this was my day today. Watched a dvd 3 hours program last night and went to bed at 12:15am. Got up at 10:30. read paper, had breakfast. made bed. I now have Desktop, Ipad. Amazon Fire tablet. and went and bought a 10.5 inch tablet. at Christmas time. Decided I would spend a minute seeing what it did. And was surprised to notice that every thing I put on the 7'" Fire which is books to take with me on appointments as it goes in my purse. Well every book I have on the fire now appears on the new tablet. I do a E-M on the Amazon fire and over it shows on the new tablet also. So ended up playing until 3pm just to see what would happen. I am at a loss now as to how all these things work. Must be something that works through Google. As none on my things are the same make. I tunes seem to by billing me for books on IPad and Amazon bills for Fire all from the same CC number. I ordered a book from the library on the Amazon fire today. and i is showing up on both Tablets. Soon there will be nothing about us that will not be known.
I did manage to go outdoors and clean all the leaves that had pilled up from the 60 mile winds yesterday. Also went to pick up the laundry. May as well just forget my NY resolutions.
Sue, I finally put my CD into a savings acct that earned a very little bit more interest and was liquid in case of need. Good luck in finding something profitable. You haven't mentioned Anne. How is she doing after her back surgery? Well, I hope. I know you enjoyed having Jon visit as well as your lunch with Tim. You're so lucky to have him close. Our kids are all so far away.
Jeanne, there is a sync app that you probably downloaded with something that is copying from all your electronics to each other. It is done by bluetooth. Now don't ask me how it works, but that is my understanding. Good luck with your Ny's resolution. :D
I did my grocery shopping yesterday but after being up till 3:30 the night before, it took everything I had. I sure slept well last night.
Nothing major going on here. I did hear from the psychologist who said my ins is being vetted and then they will call back to make an appt. It shouldn't take 10 mins to ck my ins since I have MC and MC supplement that covers anything extra over MC.
It was 71 yesterday and supposed to be warmer today, but back down in the 50's tomorrow and back to the 60's on Sunday. How crazy is that. Our average Jan. temp is 50! Not complaining, just sayin'.
Hope everyone else is doing well. Hi to you all. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've been to Kroger and have put the groceries away. My young friend Katrina takes her little girl to nursery school on Friday a.m. and had picked me up after dropping her daughter off. She's one of our Village Friends volunteers. Her husband is on Sabbatical at AU. Last week she told me she likes to shop on Friday and if I'd like she'd pick me up every week. What a blessing this is! I don't need to call Village Friends to schedule another volunteer for Grocery shopping. I don't know how long her husband will be here, but as long as they are I'm certainly happy for her to swing by my house and take me.
Sharon, I renewed the CD as Tim thought that was OK, but we made an appointment with their investment advisor for next Tuesday. We'll see what he has to offer, what the fees are, etc. I've been banking with this bank (or branches of it) since we moved to the farm in 1979.
I called Anne on Monday or Tuesday of this week. We had a nice talk and she said she's feeling well--the surgery seems to have eliminated the pain. Bone chips were removed from 2 vertebrae and she is happy about that. She's started her walking outside and is playing with her Canasta club every week and seems to be doing everything she usually does.
Jeanne, the CDs don't pay much, but I have been rolling them over. I am hoping the investment advisor can recommend something better. I do have investments with national companies that are doing well. My teacher's retirement system also has investment opportunities and I did that while I was teaching. Now they are trying to pay me off according to their idea of my life expectancy--which I think is much farther away than they do. So we're hoping to invest these retirement funds, too.
I don't have much planned for the rest of the day, so will browse through the books Tim has brought me from estate sales. They are mostly mysteries and I usually enjoy them.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
I wonder if anyone has heard from MaryPage. Not posted in quite some time.
Just a quick hello...not much going on for me..I am going to a firemans banquet tomorrow night...casual dress and good food...the fireman are volunteer...it is warm here..just talked to SIL in Kansas..said they were having ice storm..Hi Jeanne..Jane..Sue..Sharon and Marlyin...and Mary Z..I was also wondering about Mary Page...and Hi Ginny any anyone else I missed...since Monday is a holiday..guess bank and post office be closed...CC
MaryPage is taking a computer break.
I have heard from MaryPage a couple of times. She's fine, just isn't participating right now.
Terrible cards at duplicate this afternoon. All the north/south hands were awful. In 14 hands, I bid (not opened, just was able to respond to my partner), only one time. Not a great deal of fun. Oh, well...
Morning, Babes!!
Just back from a walk on the beach...lovely day here, so lots of families here for the day or weekend...kids running in and out of the water and squealing and laughing!
We have a week of company coming up beginning Tuesday, so I'll be in and out.
I see Iowa is due for the ice storm, too. I hate those things...they really bring things to a standstill.
jane
I didn't walk on the beach, but did get my walk (not quite 3 blocks) down to the corner and back this morning. I was supposed to meet Kris's family at 11:00 for her birthday lunch at the Depot (it was originally the passenger train depot). However, when Tim came to pick me up, I sent him on with Kris's birthday gift. I have terrible sniffles this morning and I don't want to share a cold with them, especially not her Dad who is pretty frail now.
Passenger trains don't stop here any more--so I go to Birmingham (or did when I could drive) and catch the train to New Orleans. I haven't been since I fell as I can't drive to Birmingham. I hope I can drive soon, but so far, no doctor is giving me permission! The neurologist told me I might have to wear this brace on my right leg another year. Yuck!
I may do a little more pruning outside today, but might just watch basketball instead.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue sorry to hear that you won't be driving any time soon. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't drive anymore, Keith has problems driving so I do all of the driving.
We've made our weekly Walmart run this morning and there is still ice on the parking lot in the shade and on our street. It should be melted soon since the sun is shining so beautifully today, before the rain starts again tomorrow.
I didn't have any Furry friend visits this week nor do I have any the last week of the month. I worked it that way so I would have 2 free weeks to do pother things. I went to the gym 4 days this week and I think I need to go back to the chiropractor. I have some problem with one of my ribs popping then causing my shoulder to hurt and a pain in my upper back. I have to figure out exactly what I am doing that causes that to happen.
Weather to bad here today to even go to the Mailbox. Icy Rain. I did manage yesterday to clean up a lot of the leaves that had blown up against the Porch. With the wind again I don't doubt some are back. I have some in bags for tuesday pick p. LOts of limbs down in yard. they can stay for nicer day.
I don't like driving on icy roads and even foggy out. and so will not go to library today. See what tomorrow looks like. Alse 2 movies I wanted to see. first being the Lion but it will stay on next week.
Have a shepherds pie in the oven. It is smelling good. 3 servings will go in freezer. Leaving a few mash potatoes that I can make into Broccoli , Cheese and potato soup for later.
Sue. Start taking something. Weather so crazy that Flu going around bad here. Up at granddaughters in Connecticut all 3 children down with something. Been in their schools since New years. return.
Last evening Ray and I visited with friends. We met at a favorite chain restaurant, then went back to their place for cards and desert. They are fun to go out with :thumbup: we enjoy our time with them. It has gotten late! so good night my friends.
Ginny Ann, glad to hear you and Ray got out and had such a good time.
Another very quiet weekend here - warm temperatures. Just laundry, newspaper, knitting, catching up with recorded TV programs.
Have a good Sunday, Buddies!
Sunday morning greetings, Babes!
It's also warm and to be a bit windy here again today. Nothing big planned...football games for me, and maybe a walk before the winds pick up this afternoon.
Jane
Still icy here but looks like melting. I am going to head out. Need to hit the library when they open at 1pm today. A concert on at 2pm and parking will be bad. I won't stay but will pick up the DVD on the shelf for me. They will be closed tomorrow for MLK day.
I had better go and chop the ice off my garbage can lid. I don't believe the get MLK day off tomorrow.
Glad you are getting it nice jane down in Texas. I know that Houston has had some cold weather this year but seems O.K this weekend
Things will be getting into the 50s for Iowa, Illinois about Wednesday for about 4 days. Should help in Chicago a little. Weather has been terrible there all year. Us being about 120 miles south make a difference. Lots of sickness going on around us though. I am trying to stay away from places.
Hi Gals, Ginny, so glad you got out and had some fun. That always makes one happier.
Jeanne, your weather has been awful this year. I watch Chicago's and Indy's because of my girls, so I know you all have been hit hard. Do be careful.
Mary, life doesn't seem very exciting here either. Same thing different day! But at least we're still hanging in there.
Sue, it is so nice you have a regular gal to take you to the grocery. It's a shame you may have to wear the brace for another year! But if that's what it takes to heal it, then you have to do it. You seem to stay fairly active anyway. I'm glad you have Tim to help you out with things and to advise you on finances.
Darlene, hope you had fun at your firemen's banquet. Sounds like fun.
Jane, I hope the wind, etc, isn't making your joints more painful. Our fronts have changed back and forth so much. Night before last, I had to get up and take a tramadol about 2:30 because I was hurting so bad. But I was able to get to sleep then, but I am keeping the tramadol handy even in the daytime.
We're back from SS & church, stopped and picked up an Rx I had forgotten about for my thyroid. Almost out and can't skip that. I have a load in the washer and need to go in and start my pot roast for dinner.
It's about 68 out today, seems like spring! Sharon
Sharon...pot roast here, too, for supper. It's one of Ray's favorites. I walked this morning before the winds came up. I'm looking forward to the Cowboys-Packers game in about an hour.
GinnyAnn....good for you getting out. That really helps me.
Jeanne...wise to wait until the ice is gone.
Mary...our days are like that, too, but I prefer it to some of the "drama" some of our friends are dealing with in their lives and their family's lives.
Jane
Hi Buddies. I slept well last night, but woke up with a doozy of a cold. I took some aspirin and mostly sat around and read, although I turned on the SEC channel and watched women's basketball games. Some good ones, some not so good. All were SEC teams. Then about 6:00 I went to Dillard's Department Store online and spent a lot of time ordering a wedding gift for a young friend who will be married in February. I had the gift wrapped and asked Dillard's to mail it to the shower location where I'd been invited. I won't attend the shower as my friends who take me to church and bridge games haven't been invited to this one as far as I know.
My cold is worse--headachy, nose running, and just plain tired. This is the first cold I've had in several years and it's truly a pain in the neck!
I hope all is well with you today. The weather is nice here and I should have worked outside--I need to cut more shrubs back. Yesterday I cut the butterfly bush down and also one of the ? . The name has slipped my mind and I can't recall it. I have been having trouble with this kind of thing. It's very frustrating. Hopefully it'll come back to me and I'll remember to write it down. We have not had much rain all summer and are still on water rationing. I've kept my houseplants alive with my rain barrel. It runs off the roof and directly into the barrel. So far it seems to stay about 3/4 full.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Martin Luther King Day...and things are quiet here at the beach. The weekend people have gone home and just a few kids are out with their surf boards.
We walked earlier but some rain drops started so we cut it a bit short. I have an appt at 3:00 for a hair cut so Ray's going along...he will read in the car or go into the library...right across the street from the salon and then we'll head to the grocery for a few items.
An, as always, with a limited selection of clothes here, there's always laundry to do. :coolsmiley:
Our morning newspaper had several nice articles about Martin Luther King Day. Some of the churches, both black and white, are having special services today. We've not had much traffic on our street today, so I'm assuming most of my neighbors are enjoying a day off.
I slept late this morning, probably due to the Ceterizine I took last night before going to bed. I enjoyed the sleep, but unless I spend too much time tossing and turning tonight, I'll skip it. I am coughing a bit, but it is a dry cough so I'm guessing it's OK to forego any meds unless it gets worse.
I hope all you Buddies are having a good day.
Sue
Sue. I thought I would wake up with a cold today also. Last night I took some cough med. Usual smothered my self in Vicks and took to bed. Slept 8 hours. got up and after about3 hours fell asleep again. Seems to be O.K now.
Must be so nice to be enjoying 70 deg weather. I waited today for the fog to lift until 2pm . Still hasn't but I had to go to the closest store which is for me a Walgreen's. 3 blocks. In the fog could see with car lights on just about 30 ft. Traffic bumper to bumper. bye me you get onto the Interstate and I can see cars all backed up bumper to bumper. Be some accidents tonight. Reminds me of trying to get home from work in the UK. Such fogs we would have.
It is suppose to warm up and stop raining tomorrow.
Good morning I see I haven't posted in a day or two. the weather here was so nice Sunday and yesterday it warmed up some and I got out 4 times to take Freckles for her walks. On sunday I took a pretty good fall slipping in the mud But I am not damaged I think I worked out the soreness at the gym yesterday., It sure feels good to be back at the gym. However when taking Freckles for all those walks yesterday I spaced out going to the Tai Chi class That's two classes i a row that I missed. Last wednesday and yesterday.
It started raining this morning after I took Freckles out to potty at 5:30, By the time I started to get out of my pj's it had started to rain, I could hear it on the skylight in the master bath.
On of the Daughter i n laws sent us a package with some organic seed packets and little pots to plant them in it is all part of a set she got from Amazon. My goodness I don't know what I am going to do with all those seeds. There is Cilantro, Thyme, Basil, Garlic Chives (I have some of those in the front planter), sage, Rosemary, etc. I woluhld need a large garden space, witch we do not have, they will have to be in containers.
Marilyn...you may want to plant them in cycles as they can get used up pretty quickly in containers, but they're sure a lot easier to use if in small containers and handy to your kitchen.
I'm off to the first Ladies Luncheon today at the old Radisson hotel...now called the Isla Grand. Ray's cousin is to arrive sometime this afternoon...driving down from Austin...and we're going to be eating out a lot in this next few days!
jane
It's warm again, today, Jeanne. I put on a long sleeved sweater over a turtle-neck shirt this morning. I just took my 3 block + walk and I'm pretty warm, but am going to the bank with Tim shortly to talk about investments and it's always chilly in there. I think it must be at least 75* right now.
Marilyn, I think Jane has a good idea about planting just a few in small pots. I have a small raised bed out in my back yard and for the past few years, I've been planting herbs there. Tomatoes don't do well in that location--just bush beans and the occasional pepper plants. I'll continue to plant herbs, but I'm not expecting good results. I should probably have another load of top soil put in that bed.
Jane, I think eating out is a great idea--I miss my weekly Saturday nights out with Bonney. I think they are a thing of the past as she is starting to cut back on her night driving due to night vision problems. My vision is great, but driving is still a NO NO for me.
My cleaning lady and her new helper were here at 9:15 this morning. They did the usual thorough job and were out of here by 10:15 which included the 2 bathrooms and the kitchen. Dusting, vacuuming, wiping down the slatted blinds (I can't remember how to spell Venetian!) and picking up stuff. Usually for the first few days I have to search to find some things. The younger one was in training. My regular lady has been working for the company a long time and she has recently been selected to bring a trainee along. That's fine by me.
Tim is coming in about 20 minutes to take me to my bank. We are going to talk to one of their investment counselors hoping to find another place to earn some money. My regular bank employee suggested I do this. I've been keeping too much in my checking account and my CDs at this bank are paying very little. (And I think this is probably true of all banks now).
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Hi Gals, I think I have skipped a day posting also. Just not much happening around here. I couldn't get to sleep last night till after 3:00 so slept till 10:30 today. Haven't accomplished much of anything.
Sue, I hope you find something good to invest in. Not much out there right now that is safe. I hope your cold is better. Too bad you had to miss the party.
Jeanne, I'm glad you didn't get a cold. Sorry about your fog. That can be really dangerous. We were supposed to have one early this morning. Don't know if we did. It is pretty overcast today but supposed to reach 65.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry you fell but very glad everything seems to be okay. That can be scary. A friend here in Sun City was out walking and fell flat on his face on the cement, apparently passed out. Someone took him to the ER and they patched him up and I guess he will be okay. I worry about John when he goes off on his walks. He refuses to take his cell phone.
Jane, hope you have a nice visit with Ray's cousin. I think eating out is the way to go with guests. I guess I'm going to cook a couple meals while Melanie & Sangmin are here, but I'm dreading it. I think I will make a lasagna ahead that can be put in the oven when they arrive. I know Mel will help out, but I hate to have her have to do that when she gets down here so seldom.
That's about all from here. Take care and have a good day. Sharon
Sharon: When you have people with different food preferences, gluten sensitive, and other food issues, it's just so much easier to go out and pick up the check.
The luncheon turned out ok...but the hotel had messed up the reservation. The gal confirmed it yesterday for today...24 people...she wanted two tables of 12, etc. We got there...woman said oh, no, you're coming on the 24th! NO....there are 24 of us here now. They got things set up, and everybody ordered, etc. and then they dropped a whole big round tray of prepared food!
jane
Oh, jane - what a mess. Really the only thing you can do when something gets messed up that bad is to laugh. I hope y'all were able to do that - eventually.
Marilyn, glad you didn't hurt yourself when you fell. Like Sharon said, it's something we all have to be careful about. Working on balance is something our Silver Sneakers instructor always stresses. How great to have the herbs. They're good to grow, just for the smells (and I don't care for artificial scents). And you can dry them and store for later use.
Jeanne, glad you don't have a cold. They can be SO nasty.
Sharon, I'm with you on the "not cooking" - or at least I was - unless it was to cook ahead and freeze (like your lasagna).
Sue, I hope you had a productive meeting at your bank. Glad Tim is going with you. Margaret always goes with me, and she keeps all the paperwork. I just smile and sign things. LOL.
Nothing going on around here. I made an early trip to Walmart this morning for a few things - mostly bird food and some other non-food items. BTW, Sharon, what sort of feeder do you use for your mealy worms? I've never put them out before, but saw them and got them for bluebirds when they show up again in the spring.
Our temperature got to 70! today. And it's supposed to be that warm until sometime next week. Crazy!
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Sue. Let me know if your bank come up with anything better than what the banks have been doing for past 2 years. They are loaning so much out on Home Mortgages this past year. Can't see why they can't give better interest. In Champaign County alone last 2 years 3000 homes sold . More that in the last 20 years.
Both of the banks I have show how much profit they earn a year. Makes me mad when I read that.
Didn't even go out today. Have to tomorrow. Suppose to be dry and in the 40s
Jane, you're right about food preferences, etc. Since Sangmin is Korean, he doesn't really care for American rice and isn't too enthusiastic about potatoes--hence the pasta casserole. They were gifted with a whole beef tenderloin at Christmas and cut it into filet mignons and are going to bring 4 of those with them for one night. Then we'll go out the other night. What a debacle your luncheon was. Guess that's a restaurant to cross off your list for future luncheons. Like Mary, I hope you were all able to laugh about it eventually.
Mary, my feeder is a special bluebird feeder. It is a round plastic tray with a rod that runs from the center up that supports a sort of plastic umbrella that is adjustable in height. However, some people put them out in yogurt containers or other flat feeders. The benefit of mine is that you can adjust it down so that the bluebirds can get into it but the big birds can't. However, we have a mockingbird that is sort of an acrobat and can manage to hang down and then wedge into it enough to steal the worms. Last year was the first year I had ever seen that. Wrens get in occasionally, but I don't mind that. They aren't as greedy as the mockingbirds.
Yes, Sue, we would all like to know if you find something that is profitable for an investment. I agree with Jeanne.
It is almost 3 AM again and I am still wide awake. We have some family problems that may or may not impact us and I can't seem to clear my mind of them. John's sister has early Alzheimers and her husband is also having some mental problems. They have no children and no one in their town for support. It is a possibility that we will have to bring her down here to live with us as they have a limited budget that would preclude an assisted living. All this is still up in the air. John is working with his sister's husband's sister about her taking him and us taking her. What a mess. It hasn't reached a critical stage yet, but... Anyway, you can see why I'm awake for the 2nd night in a row. Prayers needed for a good solution. Sharon
Sharon....Wow...you do have a impending situation that would keep any of us awake at night.
Enjoy your visit with Melanie and Sangmin.
We're having a bit of rain, so I think I'll head down to the exercise room and walk on the treadmill. Ray and Cousin Chuck are out and about...Ray showing him the Island, etc.
jane
Sharon, sorry to hear about your sleepless night. I agree with jane - y'all have some hard problems to deal with. Dementia (of whatever type) is so hard on the caregivers - and so constant. Good luck with whatever situation happens. Enjoy your visit with the kids in the meantime.
I've been to swimming, but that's all. I was going to get a haircut, but there were too many ahead of me (senior special day). I'll go on Friday when I probably won't have to wait. We have some sunshine today, so our temps will probably be warmer than predicted.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Hi Buddies. Nothing was decided about the bonds--Tim just brought me home and went home to work on something. I don't know if it's a project or a leak he's found in their basement. My problem is my growing checking account. I didn't take much of my salary when I was teaching in the public school in Union Springs. Bob had gone with me to the teacher retirement system and learned how to put at least 3/4 of my salary into a retirement account--and it did make and is still making a lot of money. However, the Retirement System is trying to pay me back on what they figure is my life expectancy--and it's just sitting in my checking account making very little interest. I know this sounds like a worry about nothing, but it does worry me.
My cold is still with me. Runny nose, headache, not much of an appetite. I did get my walk in this morning as soon as I finished breakfast. It looks like it might rain--which I would welcome. I really should go outside and cut back my last shrub whose name I have forgotten. It looks like rain, though, and I have a book calling me to my bedroom!
I hope all are well and having a good day.
Sue
Sue, I like the way my financial counsellor handles accounts. Several of my widow friends go to her and she does the same with them. She keeps your (my) money in three "buckets" - one for money that needs to be easily accessible without penalty; one for money that you might need in a larger quantity, but that might have more of a tax penalty if withdrawn early; and the last for money to be kept for a larger return for a longer period of time. I'm not as concerned about where it is specifically, as in having it set up in this type of arrangement. Anyhow, the girls and I think it is going to work well for me. Good luck with your decisions.
Freckles and I had a visit this moring at on of the facilities just up the street from us. The people there are always so happy tpo see the dogs. Since it is raining today there won't be any walks for her. I didn't go to the gym today so I haven't done my exercise either. I will go to Tai Chi in a few minutes.
Drizzly morning here on the beach. Cousin has left, bed is changed and towels, too....and we'll be heading up to Harlingen to the airport about 1:00 or so to pick up the next company. 8)
I got my morning walk in before getting ready for bridge at 12:30. It was very cloudy and looked like it would rain any minute, but unfortunately it waited until my friends picked me up for tonight's Lady Tigers game against U. of Tennessee. We got wet on the way into the arena, but our gals put on a great show and won by more than 20 points. It was slowing down when the game was over and may not rain more tonight.
Mary, thanks for the ideas about "3 buckets" for money. I've taken notes and will share it with Tim. We'll talk more about it tomorrow after I have my last visit with the Clinical Oncologist which Tim will sit in on. I'm going to take him out to lunch after the conference.
Marilyn, it sounds like you've had an interesting day with the visit with Freckles and going to Tai Chi. How often do you do Tai Chi? It sounds like a good way to stretch and get some gentle moves in.
Jane, it sounds like you've been pretty busy with company and will be even busier soon. I always love company, but hate doing the extra bedding and towels. I've worked into a daily routine which includes one small load of undies, shirts, socks, and other small stuff and the next day a load with towels and wash cloths. I do the sheets and other linens when I change the beds. And long pants take another load.
I'm going to go to Kroger tomorrow morning at 9:00. My young German friend will pick me up every Friday until I can drive myself. Her husband is on Sabbatical at AU in soils science. She takes her pre-school daughter to Day Care before she picks me up and we both shop and she helps me bring my bags into the house.
I hope all have had a good day. Sleep well this evening.
Sue
Sue I go to Tai Chi for balance twice a week and to the gym 4 days a week when I have Wednesday visits. on the weeks I don't I go 5 days a week to the gym. Today they were having birthday cake for one of the clients so before my workout I had a small piece of cake.
I took Keith to the Clinic for a blood draw this morning before going to the gym. He has another Dr ,appt on Monday to check his prostate again. It was swollen at the Dr visit a month ago and the PSA was up that is why he is having a recheck.
Hi Gals, I'm back from getting my hair cut and styled. I went to the black girl that I found when my regular girl had a stroke last year. After she came back to work, I felt I needed to return to her. That was about 6 mos ago, but the last time I was in, she did a really slipshod job. Consequently, I'm back with Felicia. She seems more knowledgeable about handling my thick curly hair that has a mind of its own. She did a good job. I think I will continue going to her now. She has always done a better job.
I also cleaned & filled the bird bath and finally got the bluebird feeder out. And did a load of laundry. That's it for me today.
Marilyn, do you think the Tai Chi really helps with your balance? I have thought about doing it, but somehow can never convince myself to sign up. I don't have a problem with balance under normal circumstances, but I think all of us could use help in that area. You really are being disciplined with all your exercise. I need someone like you next door to me to roust me out & get me going!s
Sue, glad your girls won! I agree with Mary's 3 buckets. We do that sort of also. The bulk of our money is in annuities, some of them tax-sheltered that I took out when I was teaching, so that requires a minimal dispersal every year. I also keep too much money in the checking account, but even in the savings account, it only earns 1.5%. Maybe the interest rates will start rising now.
Mary, have you put out your blue bird feeder yet? It sounds like you have a good advisor for your finances. So important at our ages.
Jane, it sounds like renting a nice place on the beach in the winter is the way to get lots of family visits!!! Enjoy.
Hi to Darlene, Ginny, Jeanne, Joy and whoever else I've missed. It seems strange not to have Molly or Mary Page posting anymore. Sharon
Sharon, glad you found someone to cut your hair that you like. Always an important thing. LOL I got mine cut today, too - by one of the gals I like. She cuts it a little shorter than usual, but that's no problem for me. I won't put out bluebird feeders for a while. We're not anywhere near the end of winter around here. I put some suet stuff out Tuesday, and nobody's touched it so far.
Marilyn, I hope Keith's PSA will be okay on the recheck. It's certainly nothing to ignore. The Tai Chi is a great thing for balance. Our Silver Sneakers instructor stresses balance, too. That's another good non-impact exercise program, too.
Sue, congrats to your Lady Tigers. Our Lady Mocs are doing well, too. I don't guess I'll get to any games this year - just don't feel motivated to go by myself. And I don't know if I'll renew next year. There are plenty of tickets available in any case.
I went to duplicate this afternoon. My usual partner didn't show up - don't know why, but I played with another woman who didn't have a partner. We came in in the middle of the N/S pairs, and actually one 1/3 of an MP. And we had some interesting hands.
We got lots of rain last night, but today was a lovely day. And it's supposed to be warm for the next few days - then turn cold again by the end of next week.
Happy Friday, Buddies!
Hi Marilyn, Sharon, Mary, and whoever else is looking in. I'd just finished breakfast about 8:00 when the tornado siren went off over at the city hall/fire station complex. I took a large cushion from my love seat and my coffee into the hall and waited until the all clear was called about an hour later.
I've been outside since it stopped raining. I picked up downed limbs and put them out on the curb, then walked down to Samford Avenue and back (3 blocks each way). I decided that vegetable soup was just right for today, so I have a large pot going with every veggie in my fridge plus a brat I'd planned to use in a sandwich. It's smelling pretty good now, but I'm going to wait for about 30 minutes to be sure it's cooked just as I like it.
Marilyn, my neighbor Sandra goes to the Auburn City Rec. Center and does Zumba and I think they may have Tai Chi classes. I have a Tai Chi video somewhere, so if I can find it I'll see if I can get myself motivated to try it at home--I would have to get a ride to go to one of the gyms here in Auburn.
Sharon, I mentioned the Tai Chi video--I bought it when Bob was getting too weak to walk outside. He did several weeks of sitting down and at least doing the arm exercises--but he became even weaker and it was not long until we were staying at the Birmingham hospital in the unit for those who were not going to recover. My former neighbor Anna who was approaching 90 went to Tai Chi for several years before she moved and is still doing it in her assisted living near Norfolk, VA.
Mary, thanks for the congrats to our Lady Tigers. I was shocked at how many points we won by. Tennessee has some really tall players and good 3 point shooters, but they had problems on Thursday night. Our gals played hard and were able to steal the ball quite a bit--our little point guard is fast and clever about getting the ball quickly.
Hi Jane, GinnyAnn, and every Buddy who might be looking in. I'd sure like to hear from MaryPage soon.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals, I've come down with a cold. :tickedoff: Started dosing up last night with Vit C & Coldeez & antihistimine. I don't feel terrible, but just lethargic & achy. Anyway, I didn't go to church, although John did.
We got almost an inch of rain in the past 24 hrs, but nothing severe. I thought we were to have rain all day today, but the sun is actually out. Maybe the severe storms predicted will be later today.
IU & Butler both won yesterday, so we're happy campers. Butler was ranked 13th last Tues & IU wasn't even mentioned. :( John is unhappy that so many of IU's games are broadcast on the Big Ten Network which we don't get, but he doesn't want to pay the extra to add it. Oh well, his choice. I don't watch anyway.
Sue, I know I should do Tai Chi, but like all the other exercise things out there, I can't seem to motivate myself. I know that I couldn't do the standing ones or at least more than one or two before my pain kicked in.
Mary, glad your bridge has been going well and that you're finding compatible partners most of the time.
All for now. Sharon
Sharon, sorry you're under the weather - that's no fun. I hope your treatments work quickly. Re the exercise, there are seated tai chi and seated yoga usually available. I've not done either one, but do know they're out there. Offered here at the Terrace on M/W/F (when I swim) is a seated program with a DVD. I did do it once, and it's an excellent program of chair exercises. It's called Zookinetics. I know the DVDs are available on Amazon, and you can watch a sample on YouTube. You might look it up.
We've had a lot of off-and-on rain with some thunder - and mixed with periods of sunshine. Supposed to get back to winter this weekend. Just a quiet weekend around here. Lots going on nationally, of course. My granddaughter and her husband went to the Women's March in Washington yesterday, and John's niece-in-law and grand-niece marched in LA. Needless to say I'm very proud of them.
Hope your day is a good one, Buddies!
I had a post but it's disappeared!
Warm and windy day here...we've got our walk in and now relaxing before the two big football games come on.
We've had a great visit with our company. They fly back to MN tomorrow.
Niece is doing very well post brain surgery...able to walk a mile twice a day...and doesn't seem to be in pain. She now wants to get off the meds she's on, of course, but that will take time. The doc explained about the numbness in her head as a result of having various layers numbed as they operated and that can take time to wear off, as does the swelling and clogging of her ear, etc.
jane
jane, glad to hear your niece is doing so well. The area around my knee still has some surface numbness - three months post-surgery, so tell her not to be concerned about it.
Jane. Just heard that there was a shooting at the Mall in San Antonia. My goodness one doesn't know where things are going to happen anymore. I like that Mall when down there. Just to walk around. Never seem to buy anything.
Yes, I've heard that on the news...1 dead and 5 injured. It's scary....makes one leery of going to any mall.
Sharon, I'm sorry to hear about your cold. Yuck! I hope you can shake it soon, but they usually last at least a week to 20 days. Take it easy and rest as much as possible.
Mary, we had tornado warnings yesterday about 8:00 a.m. This afternoon I was picked up about 1:30 for our Lady Tigers game against Kentucky and when we got inside the arena, the game was postponed as another tornado had been sighted. The game started about 2:15. Our girls played well, but Kentucky won by about 6 points (I think). So far I haven't seen news about any damage, so perhaps the tornado didn't touch down nearby. Good for your niece and husband attending the March in D.C. and John's niece in-law and grand niece marched in L.A. I'd have loved to go to D.C., too!
Jane, I'm glad you've had a nice visit with your company and that your niece is doing so well following her brain surgery. I'm hoping she'll continue to improve daily. Her walking routine will help her regain her strength.
Jeanne, I am sorry to hear about the shooting in San Antonia. I think some people are just simply crazy these days and are looking for attention as well as wanting to hurt as many as possible. These shootings make me afraid to go many place in public.
It's getting up to my bedtime. I just watched The Pink Panther on TCM and think I'm going to stay up for the second in this series. Peter Sellers is hilarious as the detective Clousseau. (might be misspelled)
Good night, All. GinnyAnn, I hope you've had a good weekend--and MaryPage, I'd sure love to hear from you.
Sue
Afternoon, Buddies!
Beautiful day here...and we've all had our walk. The MPLS-Harlingen flight has been delayed a few times. There must be staff issues or something, since they delayed it 2 hours before it ever was scheduled to leave Mpls. In the winter it's a down and back, nonstop flight. So, we can have a nice lunch here before heading out to the airport.
We're having supper tonight at a fav restaurant with our Iowa friends who are leaving tomorrow to go home. He had another "episode" Friday night...falling and not being able to get up and not knowing where he was. Luckily her daughter was here...having just flow in for a week...and was able to get Jim up. He's come out of it now, but Joan wants to get him home while her daughter is able to help drive them home. I'm sorry to see them go, but we'll be in touch once we're all back home.
jane
Howdy everyone. I took Keith to the dr this morning for a recheck on the prostate, His PSA has gone down from 10 to 5.8 in just one month. He will go back for another PSA test in 3 months. Dr. want to keep a close eye on what is going one there. However his Dr is leaving to work part time in the Wound care center at the hospital so Keith will see the PA next time.
All is well here, not much going on, I went to the gym this morning and will go to Tai Chi this afternoon.
Hi everyone...yes Jane...beautiful day here too..Even though I'm trying to get over a UTI...I did walk today....if the antibiotic doesn't work...may have to go to urologist....I haven't read all post so can't comment...but hope all looking in is healthy and having a great day. Darlene
Sorry about your UTI, Darlene - not fun.
Marilyn, glad Keith's PSA went down - I hope it continues to do so.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Hi Buddies. It's chilly and windy here today, so I bundled up for my morning walk. Tim came by about 10:30 to tell me he'd spoken with Dr. Canfield's nurse about my new medication, so I expect to get it from Express Scripts by the end of this week at the earliest, but more likely early next week.
I've done laundry, fiddled around with the crossword puzzle from the paper, reheated the last of my vegetable soup for lunch which I had with a banana covered in peanut butter with a dab of mayo, plus a glass of milk. I'm already thinking about what I might make for my supper.
I've been reading since lunch and finished In the Castle of the Flynns by Michael Raleigh. He's a Chicago author and the story is set in Chicago. The young hero is an orphan due to a car wreck which killed his parents and he's living with his Grandparents and lots of other relatives live nearby. Some good adventures, lots of happy times and some sad ones, and an easy read. I'll return it to Merilyn on Wednesday at bridge club.
Not much else going on here today. I did make a much needed haircut appointment for Thursday morning. I'm off to look for todays' sports page to choose the basketball games I want to watch this evening.
Darlene, I also hope you can get rid of the UTI soon. I've only had 2 in my lifetime that I can remember and one of those was while I was vacationing in Ireland. YUCK!
Sue
I got this from my Home town in the UK today. Was a funeral for a little 5 year old boy. Looks like the whole town turned out. http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/107668/streets-lined-for-the-funeral
What a turnout, Jeanne!
I've been out and about to shops I hadn't visited yet, since it's such a nice day and Ray's off golfing. I can't believe the prices in one shop. I don't know anybody who pays $175 for a pair of white capri pants...but they were on SALE...for $150. hahaha...they're still on the rack. :uglystupid2:
I stopped at a fav place for their chicken salad fruit plate. Chick salad in a martini class and fruit and veggies around the bottom of the glass. Super good!
Now I'm in for the rest of the afternoon and doing laundry and will read.
jane
Jeanne, what a nice send-off and tribute for the little boy.
jane, glad you're having such a good day.
Glad you didn't have any damage from the storms, Sue.
I've been to the orthopedist for a checkup and x-ray. All is doing well. I saw my FP yesterday, and she says I'm good for another six months. Then to the dentist tomorrow for cleaning. Obviously, it's a doctor week.
Jeanne, they did something similar for a little boy in Charlotte. They dressed him in his superman outfit for burial and asked everyone who could to dress as super heros. So touching. It must have meant so much to Josh's parents to see the turnout.
Mary, I hate doctor weeks! Glad that the news is good though.
Jane, sounds like you had a lovely day. I agree that even $150 for capris is insane for ordinary people. Ivanka or Melania maybe. :)
I just got back from the grocery where I got a red velvet cheesecake decorated with "Happy 90th Birthday" for our bridge friend tomorrow.
I finally got my old cell phone reactivated and working! It's only taken 2 months! That's a relief. The gal on the phone told me it was unrepairable. I went on line today to see if I could get a different answer. All she had to do was put in the new sim card # and activate it!! So I still only have a semi-smart phone, but I think I will just keep it for a while longer.
Sunny, windy, and 63 degrees here. Supposed to get cold for the weekend though. Wouldn't you know it would when Melanie & Sangmin are coming.
Have a nice evening. Sharon
HI Buddies. I thought my cleaning ladies were coming this morning, so I got my shower and dressed before 8:00, had my breakfast, and when they weren't here by 9:15, walked the 3 blocks down to Samford and back. When I came home, I got my clothing ready and dressed for my once a month bridge club. My ride came at 11:00 and off we went. Our game is held at an Assisted Living facility and about half of the members live there. I had a nice lunch--roast pork, collard greens and black eyed peas as well as a salad and pecan pie for dessert.
I had So So cards all day, couldn't do much with them, so ended up with low score and received a dollar for my efforts!
When I came home I changed into comfy clothes and walked up the hill and down around the street behind mine and back up my street. I picked up some of the downed limbs from Saturday and Sunday storms. I need to get out there again tomorrow morning before I need to shower for my Wednesday bridge group.
Since then I finished reading an old Harlan Coban Myron Bolitar (a sports agent/amateur detective) murder mystery. It's an old one I've read previously--actually several times. Still is good.
While I was reading I watched the South Carolina-Auburn men's game at Columbia. Carolina won and I wasn't sorry that Auburn lost. I'm still a Gamecock! Now I'm watching the Kentucky/Tennessee game and surprisingly Tennessee is ahead by 4 points. So GO VOLS!
We're supposed to get cooler weather tomorrow. I have my Wednesday bridge game at 1:00. Terri will pick me up and then pick up Helen about 12:40. We're going out to one of the first housing developments in Auburn--about 3 miles out of the city limits.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Hot day here today, so our walk is done. We need to go shopping, and that's our agenda for today! Life at the beach? ::)
There have been a report on TV about the norovirus going around. That's nasty stuff. We had it on our Alaska cruise. It's a real HIT and RUN....comes quickly and is awful and then it's gone.
Stay well!
Jane
Good Morning or afternoon wherever you are. Not much new here Keith is going to the AARP drivers class tomorrow. Then he has 2 weeks to go to DMV to take the written test and make an appointment for the driving test. I will be so glad when all this is over as he tends to put things off un til the last minute which is the exact opposite of the way I do things.
I've been to the gym this morning and will go to Tai Chi this afternoon. Plus walk with Freckles a few times too.
Good noontime, Buddies. I've just put a load of wash into the dryer and think it'll be dry before Terri comes to pick me up. If not, it won't matter as it's just my clothing to wear when working inside and outside. I pruned my last lantana after my walk. I still have more pruning to do and will try to get it done before the weather changes.
Marilyn, I hope the AARP drivers class helps Keith with his driving skills. Also hope he does well on the written test and the driving test. I haven't been able to drive (or at least my sons don't want me to drive and I do have the brace on my right leg, so I understand that). It really stinks being prohibited from driving--and having to get someone to take me wherever I need to go. (This is enough whining for the next few days!)
Jane, I envy you your winters at the beach. I loved going down to Gulf Shores and Destin during Thanksgiving weekends. I've seen that report about norovirus, too. I sure hope it is not around hear. How long did it last when you got it?
I'm off to check on my laundry. Have a nice day!
Sue
Hi Gals, I'm back from bridge & lunch at the club. Mary Ann was very pleased with her cake & card. I came home with my $. :( It's been a while since I had the booby prize. I was doing okay until the last couple rounds when I got lousy cards. It's no wonder though since I was playing with only 4 hrs of sleep. I've got to find an answer to this. It has suddenly gotten so much worse.
Jane, sounds like you're having a great time.
Sue, we're pals in getting our dollars back. I hope you have all of your branches, etc picked up. With all the wind, I bet it was a big job.
Marilyn, good luck to Keith on his class and tests. My bil let his license expire and now has to take the written test. Since he is somewhat challenged, he has failed it twice and is trying to study for the third time--and he won't let his wife help him study. Rather like cutting off his nose in spite of his face. I hope Keith isn't like that.
Hi to Ginny, Darlene, Mary, Molly & Mary Page & Joy & Jeanne if you're looking in. Sharon
Marilyn, I hope Keith does well - or that he obeys if he fails. Good luck, whichever way it turns out.
Sharon and Sue - welcome to my bridge world for the last couple of weeks. It doesn't help, even at duplicate, when everybody plays the same cards. LOL
No problems at the dentist this morning - and I do love the feel of freshly cleaned teeth. I did have to take some antibiotics because of the newly replaced knee. I thought it was funny, though, since nobody ever told me that when I had my shoulder replaced.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Sue....I don't remember exactly. Ray got it first....violently ill very quickly and then I'm also quarantined until 24 hours without a symptom. I got to 23.5 hours....and wham bang...I had it too. The crew brought us all our meals, cleaned our room and bathroom, etc. We were waited on hand and foot...just couldn't leave our room....and believe me, too sick to want to. I think it lasted for each of us, maybe 4 days.
Marilyn...From your description, I don't see how K will pass the actual driving test. When I did the AARP class, it was about the rules of the road. You indicated he has trouble with that, as well.
We've been to WalMart and HEB. I hate having to shop both places, but HEB doesn't carry things we 'Northerners' are used to...and so the need to go both places. ::)
It's 86 and that's too hot for me to be out and about, so we're back, into "comfy" clothes for the rest of the evening. Ray's napping, and I'm about to settle down on the sofa with my iced tea and read.
jane
We've had a really warm January, but temp dropped today and lots of wind. I just got back from the grocery. I had a lot to buy to have for the kids when they come. Afterwards, I went to our new Arbys and got us each a French Dip Beef & swiss cheese sandwich. They were soooo good. OF course it was 2:00 by the time we ate them, so we were really hungry.
John dropped Bunny off at the groomer's this morning and she still hasn't called us to tell us she's done. About the time I get comfortable the phone will ring.
To my knowledge, I've never had norovirus & hope that I never do. Sounds awful.
Jane, I'm so glad you've had a good weather month and are having fun for your extended time down there. It sounds like people are compatible and there's enough to do. I hope your remaining time is good too.
Hi to all. Sharon
Keith did well at the AARP class. It seem it was easier for him than when I took the class online. there was no test at the end of the class for him and when the teacher asked a question she called on one person to answer it. I quizzed him this evening on the lines on the road. he answered them all correctly. He still has to go to DMV and take the written test which is on a computer now. And take the drivers test in order to keep his drivers license.
Early morning greetings.
Marilyn...glad K seems to have the lines straight in his head now. The actual driving test will be his big hurdle, I'd guess, from what you've said of his actual driving.
The weather is to change to colder and rain tomorrow and so a bad night here. We're hoping to get out and to B'ville for some items and then plan to be inside for the weekend.
jane
Hey Jane, I have been trying to get Alf in here so she can understand what happened over here. I finally got ALF's new email address but had to call my sister, Mary, to get that since she has moved back to upstate NY. I just sent her a link to this page and hope she can get Ginger Wright's address.
Hi Gals, My cleaning gal was here and spiffed things up for Mel's visit. I have the sauce made for my lasagna and the fruit salad made for a breakfast or lunch choice. I've also washed a couple throw rugs and the dog's blankets. I still need to go over the couch and get it back in order. Bunny sleeps on top of one of the back cushions a lot which has really messed it up. I need to vacuum the cushions too to be sure all the dog hair is off. Bunny doesn't really shed much at all, but there is some.
Marilyn, so glad K did well in his class. Good luck to him on his tests.
Jane, sorry bad weather is coming in for the weekend, but very few places have good weather all the time. Hawaii and San Diego, I've heard, but don't want to live either place, although visits are fun.
Hi to Sue and MaryZ and to whoever else pops in. Sharon
Hi Every Buddy! My Friday Village Friend, Julia, picked me up at 9:00 to shop at Kroger. She finished first as usual, but it always takes me longer. I use one of the small buggies and hang my cane over the top basket. I was able to find everything on my list and we were back to my house about 10:15. I'd left my key in the door and was happy to see it as when I was searching my purse for it on the way home didn't find it. AND I AM NOT MENTIONING IT TO TIM OR BILL. Jon would just laugh and not bug me about it.
Since coming home, I phoned USAA and paid my credit card bill. Last month I forgot it was due and had to pay a late fee--only $3.50, but Tim carefully read the fine print and it said if I forget again, it will cost $38.00. So I've put on note on the next several months on the 27th or 28th to go online to USAA and pay my credit card bill.
Sharon, remind me again when Melanie is coming and how long she'll visit. I know you'll have a great time with her. I hope your weather will be mild so she can enjoy the sunny "almost" South. I wouldn't want to live in Hawaii, but I loved San Diego the 2 years we lived there even though Bob was at sea most of those 2 years (on station in Vietnamese waters).
Hi Annie. Are you the same Annie who went to the beach bash near Charleston? I picked up Joan Grimes at the Atlanta Airport and drove her down with me. We enjoyed, especially, the visit Mary Alice Monroe made to our condo to talk about her first book and also when she invited us to go into Charleston to the museum to look at the rescued turtles behind the scenes.
Jane, I hope you get your shopping and errands done before the rain comes. It's always kind of fun to watch the storms out of the condo window as long as the winds aren't bad.
Marilyn, hurray for Keith with the AARP driving exam. I'm hoping that he'll do as well on the road test. Have you been taking him someplace safe to practice driving? Like perhaps a school after the kids go home or maybe a grocery parking lot when the store is not busy.
I'm starting a favorite Susan Elizabeth Phillips book I've read several times. I need to read some of the books Tim has brought me from his stash of mysteries, but most are pretty dark and I'm in the mood for a good plot which starts out with problems, but the characters are able to overcome the adversity and L.H. E. (live happily ever after!)
Have a nice afternoon, Buddies. GinnyAnn, where are you today? I hope you're feeling well.
Sue
Annie....ALF's email is under her name in the Members list at SeniorLearn. Yes, she and Bill moved back to upstate NY. I believe Ginger Wright is now in a nursing home type situation and not very well. I don't know that she has any access anymore to a computer.
Sharon...it sounds as if all will be spiffed up for Melanie and Sangmin.
Sue...Good idea on the credit card...or arrange with your bank to have it automatically withdrawn from your checking account. I do this so I don't have to be online or remember to pay it. I've had a lot of my bills auto deducted without a single problem now for about 8-10 years.
We got to B'ville and the weather suddenly began to change....winds and very dark clouds and the temp dropping. We picked up some wings at Wing Stop and got home and the groceries in. We'll be in now if the weather follows the forecast. There's going to be a church service here Sat. night...somebody has a visiting priest and he's doing the service, so no need to drive to Port Isabel on Sat. afternoon.
jane
Sue, Mel is coming tomorrow & will leave Tues AM. I'm really looking forward to the visit. I finished up the lasagna and have it in the fridge to put in the oven when we are ready to. I'll fix a big salad to go with it and I have some toasted baguette slices to put my salmon spread on for an hors d'hoeuvre. That is the only meal I'm cooking other than breakfast & lunch. I'm picking up barbeque for sandwiches for lunch Sunday before we go to the museum. I'll make some slaw to go with it too + chips. Monday, we'll probably have left-overs for lunch. I also made a fruit salad to fill in where ever. I finally decided not to make a dessert & just got some ice cream to have if anyone wants it.
Glad you got your groceries in. It's a nice arrangement for you. I don't like too dark of mysteries either. John did give me a medical mystery to read that he had liked, but I haven't started it yet.
Jane, how nice that the priest is coming to the condo, especially since the weather is supposed to be bad.
I'm crashed for the time being. I could still find some stuff to do, but don't think I will. I got the couch all cleaned and the clean dog blanket on "her spot". Sharon
Marilyn, glad Keith did well with the AARP class - good luck with the official tests.
Sharon, I know you'll have a great visit with your kiddies.
Sue, I agree with jane and do that myself. I have most of my bills automatically deducted from my checking account, and pay electronically the other few. I rarely write a physical check anymore.
jane, I hope your bad weather goes through quickly.
Swimming this morning, and then my mani/pedi. That always makes for a good morning. The swimming will continue, but will change for about a month. The Y is closing our pool for 3 weeks or so to resurface the sides and bottom. Some of us are planning to go to classes at the downtown Y - still on M/W/F, but at 9 am. That makes for later sleeping in the morning, but will certainly take up the whole morning. I'm just glad there's an alternative. Nothing going on this weekend - just knitting and TV, I guess.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Sue, do you live in the Atlanta area? We lived there twice in 20 years. Lived there from 1980 to 1998 with a 4 yr break between
1986 'til 1991 when we lived out in Torrance, CA. We now live in Gahanna, OH.
Yes, I am that Annie! Didn't we have a good time there?! That beautiful big house was just a winner! My sister, Mary, and you walked on the beach, while Ginger and I slowly followed behind.
Remember that luscious breakfast place we ate at? And all the delicious food that Eloise and AnnaFair fed us? What a great gathering we had!!
Hi AnnieA - and welcome. I live in Chattanooga - so not too far from Atlanta. We moved here in 1986. And my sister-in-law lives in Torrance - has since the 1950s. It is a small world!
Hi Buddies. I just finished a glass of wine and the book I've been reading today. I forgot to tell you I went for my haircut appointment yesterday. Cynthia (the hairdresser) and I started talking and I didn't pay attention, so my hair is VERY much shorter than I wanted. Oh, it'll grow out soon enough, but it's chilly here and my ears get cold--even in the house!
Jane, I hope your weather didn't turn out to be dangerous. It's nice a visiting priest will give a mass for you and your friends in your building.
Sharon, your goodies for Melanie's visit sound yummy and I'm sure she'll enjoy them, but I'll bet she'll enjoy seeing you and John most of all. Have fun!
Mary, a swim and a mani-pedi make for a nice day. I'm still a check writer for most things, but I do have my credit card bill taken out of my checking account and a few other monthly expenses (water bill, gas bill, electric bill). However, I don't have the credit card on a specific date, but usually call the bank or go down there to chat with my young friend who is a teller.
Annie, thanks for clearing up our meeting for me. I really had a great time there. A few years ago I took my grandsons who live in New Orleans to Charleston and Columbia (I'm a grad at USC) for several weeks. We had a good time, but didn't go out to the beaches. The boys especially enjoyed visiting the place with the turtles, fish, etc. Of course I had to tell them about our visit behind the scenes to the recovering turtles. There are several new programs at that museum.
It's past my bedtime and I just finished reading an old (for me) Susan Elizabeth Phillips novel. I have a number of hers and like all of them.
Sleep well, Buddies. Ginny Ann, where are you?
Sue
Good morning girls!
Someone just mentioned a priest coming on the Sat.
evening------The Senior Living Facility in which I live
has access to either of two priests who come every
Saturday afternoon at 4 to celebrate Mass, so all we
have to do is go (downstairs for me) at 4. I am so
thankful for that as I no longer drive.
JOY
I have been saying would get my hair trimmed now for over a week. I am letting it grow and trying to go back to a bob. Thing is I can't handle the back and so it needs shaping really bad back there. I just don't like it down on my neck.
Again today. Weather awful. Wind, only 30 deg and snow flakes. I am not in the mood to even get dressed. So will put it off again today. Don't care to go on Saturdays. He is usually pretty busy.
My mail box is across the street. I hear the mailman banging the doors close. Wonder if I can sneak over in my PJs. Maybe wait until it gets dark. Doubt anything worth looking at anyway.
This winter is making me really lazy.
Windy and cold here, but it doesn't appear to be raining as predicted. An inside day, to be sure!!
jane
Now can you stay in you Evening Wear like we can when home?
We enjoy our "soft" clothes, as Mary calls them, both here and at home.
JeanneP, don't you live in or somewhere around Binghamton, NY? My daughter lives up in Ithaca. Didn't we talk about meeting up with you in 2004 after we went to my granddaughter's wedding at Cornell?
And did you say your sister lives in Torrance? In SL we have a lady who lives in Torrance. Her user name is JoanK and her twin, PatH, lives near D.C. It really is a small world!!!
Hi ladies, We have done our weekly Walmart Run fopr groceries and freckles has been to the groomer for a bath and nail trim. I got an email. back from the venue for the Aug. wedding of Keith's youngest son that my Service dog is welcome. She has done quite well with her training, I've been working with her by laying on the floor and calling for her to help me get up. She is to stand with her back stiff so I can lean on her to rise up, That is one of the tasks I have taught her. She has her Identification and service dog vest already. She is such smart dog and so easy to teach new thing for her to do.
HI everyone...it's a bit cool here today...so didn't walk...made a big pot of soup...that I can get several meals out of..Marlyin. Hope Keith does well on his driving test....my husband was unable to drive the last 10 years of his life...so I drove all the time..Sharon...you are lucky to have your cleaning lady....my windows really need cleaning...Sue..I know you will be glad to get to drive again...Jane it's cool here as well..but know you are enjoying time on the coast...I'm going to my daughters for a f days next week..Hi Jeanne and any others. Darlene
MaryZ, its you who has the SIL who lives in Torrance! Sorry I mixed you up with JeanneP! 😢😢
No problem, Annie.
It's been a lovely day here today, even though it's chilly. We'll just enjoy the sunshine. They're predicting light rain and/or snow for tomorrow, with high around 40.
I've had a bad day with my knee today. I was sleeping in the chair, and when I woke up about 6, I couldn't bend the knee or put any weight on it. I managed to get to my cane to help me somewhat, took a pain pill and got back in the bed. It has gradually improved over the day, but I'm still using the cane. We'll see what happens overnight - and I'll be calling the doc on Monday morning. I saw him on Tuesday and x-rays then looked fine.
Sounds like Atlanta temps! Sounds like your knee gets better and then not so good. Nothing hurts more than a knee.ðŸ™â¤
Annie. No that is not me. I am stuck here in Cold,Dreary Illinois .
Now did you use to be on Seniornet. Was a few of us ladies from the UK on there. some came over to S and F but sorry to say have now past.
Mary. Julie was having a problem with her knee hurting the other day. Was also in bed. wonder if the weather is going to bother these knee.? Like if it rains etc.
I am having a problem with one side of my left thigh about 8 inch above my knee. at the moment. Strange thing. So far had 4 Dr. involved. It is a burning, Tingle . Doesn't hurt. They have me in PT but Tuesday doing a MRI. They know now what it is. very irritating.
JeanneP, yes I was on SN as Ann Alden. Wonder who that was back in 2004? Hmmmmm!ðŸ¤"
I've been doing more reading lately and not on the computer. Ray wants me to get out more, I think he is a bit worried about me. :-[ I am having a toothache that is driving me crazy. On Monday the dentist has a clinic where no appointment is needed. Plan on being there to get this tooth taken care of.
Annie. Now I remember your name in SN. So many more of Us back then.
Now did you attend the group in NY for the book group? Seems ilke that was 2004
Hi Buddies. Olyne picked me up for SS and church. Afterwards we went down to Conway Hall for a reception for Steve who had just met his 10 year employment--he had finished a PhD at AU and couldn't find a job at the university and a supervisor and jack of all trades was needed. He took the job and decided he liked it, has expanded his area of work and is a musician as is his wife, the organist. He sings in the choir, had a solo today, and does just about everything else except preach and keep the books. We are very glad to have him and Karen as members of our congregation.
Last night just before I went to bed, my computer seemed to be dying, but all seems OK today. I hope it lasts. I have a lot of my tax information showing up in e-mails to remind me to download things, so I am especially glad about that.
Not much else to say today, except that just as I was taking my last walk yesterday, I fell (kerplunk) in the street just in front of my neighbors driveway. David was in their dining room and just happened to see me and ran out to help, but I managed to get myself upright. I don't know if I stepped on a small rock or just tripped myself with my cane. No big harm done, though, and I've managed to walk OK today. I'll sure be glad when I'm totally mobile!
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
JeaneP, The book group met in NYC in 1998, 2008, 2010 and 2012. There was a group SNers who met where the little league champions meet each year. But Ella Gibbons and I were planning on doing something else and they were visiting many places and I had already been to most of them. I think Robby Iadeluca went. Remember him? He has just rejoined the book group. Says he had slowed down a bit. I think he just retired! At the age of 97! You can't
keep a good man down!😊ðŸ'•
Sue, that's VERY scary. I'm glad you didn't break anything. I hope you're not too sore tomorrow, just from the jarring.
Margaret came by this afternoon. She brought me a latching metal can to keep my bird seed in out on the deck. That should keep the raccoons and squirrels out. She did a bunch of small "honey-do" things for me - and all were greatly appreciated. We also talked about finding a way to do something special with all the family. We already go to the beach, but I've been trying to find something else. We looked at some VRBO places here in Chattanooga and maybe we can all get together for a long weekend and all stay in one place. We still have a third of John's ashes and have been trying to find a time that we can put them in the river outside the boathouse where he rowed. We'll see what happens with that.
The knee was no better this morning - if anything it's worse. I got the walker out of the closet and have been using that today. I'm going to call the doc in the morning and see if I can get in to see him then. In the meantime, I'm staying off of it, and taking pain medicine.
We had a few spits of sleet, but that was all. It was amazing when the front came through. It was immediate - strong winds, blowing rain, and about 15 minutes later, the sun was shining. And the temperature has been dropping steadily since then. Back to winter!
Sue....so glad you could get yourself up after your fall. It can happen so quickly.
GinnyAnn....I hope you and Ray can get out some when the weather is ok.
Mary...a vacation place for all those of you to stay for a few days sounds good. I hope you can get in to see the doc.
We walked this morning and were glad to see the street work is done for now. They still have a number of tiled crosswalks to put in and that will hold up traffic again, but they seem to be taking a bit of a break.
Ray and I went out to thre driving range for him to hit a small basket of balls for a bit and then stopped at a couple shops I wanted to see.
The predicted rain didn't come as forecasted, but it was cooler. Now it's to warm up again.
Jane
Does anyone here have Ginger WRIGHT's snail mail address? Or phone#?
AnnieA, this is a copy of a portion of a post by Ginger over on
Senior Learn. You might try the
email address that she mentions in that post. I couldn't find a snail mail address for her.
Quotegingerw:
I have been having some problems with comcast.net so moved to a new address and it is:
Baudette9033@sbcglobal.net
Ginger Wright on ole S/N and gingerW here.
Ginger
Hi Gals. Just slipping in here for a quick post while the kids are getting dressed to go for a walk. They walk about 3 miles or more most days, but it is pretty chilly today.
Yesterday, we went to the Bectler Museum of Modern Art. It is a museum that opened 5 or 6 yrs ago, but we had never been. Most of the art was collected by a Swiss man named Bectler and was an astounding personal collection, even though much of it was to my taste. It included things by Picasso, Giocometti (sp?), Miro, one by Degas, and numerous other things by artists I wasn't familiar with. Very interesting. Then we went out to dinner at a nice restaurant before coming home. The museum had wheelchairs available, so they pushed me around in one. I just couldn't handle being on my feet that much.
Sue, I'm so sorry to hear about your fall. So glad you didn't do worse than hurt your pride. Please take care.
Mary, I'm so sorry to hear that your knee is causing you so much pain all of a sudden. I'll be anxious to hear what the dr. has to say. The family get-together sounds nice. So good of Margaret to come and do your honey-do's. The metal can is a very good idea. We had a heavy duty trunk-type rubbermaid box that we kept seed and some back yard tools, etc in and the mice chewed right up through the bottom of the box. Needless to say, we don't store seed there anymore. I keep mine in the sun room. Not very pretty but handy.
Our weather is below freezing over night and in the high 40's by afternoon. We had lots of wind yesterday (10mph) and some today, but less. I don't like the wind. It just cuts through you.
Ginny, hope you got out some over the weekend and have plans for this week.
I'm going to give the kids a tour of Sun City this afternoon and then maybe go over to Waxhaw or maybe the Indian reservation nearby. Sharon
Phyllis, I tried Ginger's email but the one I sent didn't
have the b capitolized so I sent an email with the B. Hope she is KNOWN using that B. Thanks for the info!
Larry Hanna, it's nice to see you here. Before SN crashed, my user
name was Ann Alden and I sent a big batch of quilting magazines to Pat. Are you still in Atlanta? We lived there back in the '80s & '90s but
moved back to Gahanna, Oh, in 1998, and this mid where we were living when I sent the mags. We are still here! Well that's not quite
my beloved husband died on Nov 16, 2016. And with the help of many prayers, and very close family and friends, I am doing quite well.😊ðŸ'•
Mary...did you get in to see the doctor? I hope he offered some relief, if you did.
Sue...were you very bruised or sore after your fall?
Annie...I believe Ginger has had some major health problems, so you may not hear from her quickly. Larry doesn't post here, but he may be reading this discussion.
I got a walk in this morning before it got too hot. There's very little breeze today, so the sun is quite warm on the beach.
There's some chaos here on the rental policy for next year. They've made a big change, and have had about 6 different versions of it floating around. Nobody is really communicating very well, and we need to see the cancellation policy in writing before we commit for next year.
We had lunch with another couple here and heard their version of what they think the policy is. They hadn't heard the cancellation part that the desk manager shared with me.
Tomorrow is the Ladies' Luncheon and Ray's golfing with 3 other guys here, so there'll probably be 3-4 more different versions of the new policy. What a mess. 8) They may end up losing a lot of the regulars to other places.
jane, too bad about the upheaval at your condo. After all our changes last year, I know how big a mess that can be. I hope you find out some "real facts" ( not "alternate facts") soon. Sorry, couldn't resist that.
I have an appointment with the doctor in the morning. It was awful again this morning when I got up but is better now - so maybe something is slipping. In any case, it needs to be checked. I literally have stayed in all day today. I ate the last of the delicious squash soup Margaret brought me for lunch, and one my frozen dinners for supper. I didn't even go up to get my mail.
It was a beautiful day here today - sunshine and high in the mid50s. And they're predicting more of the same tomorrow.
Maybe Jane it would be nice to try using another condo there. Been awhile since I drove through that area but there did seem to be a lot of nice ones. If not happy with the changes they make I am sure a lot of the Old timers that have used over the years will move also.
I was just looking at the Video of the Mary tyler Moore funeral Sunday. the cemetery if very close to Granddaughters house in Connecticut. So I will go and see it. She must have had it all arraigned and the site is just beautiful. Has a big Angel on it (Cost $2 hundred thousand). and the site takes 12 Grave lots. Just hope that tourist respect the site. I looks like a cemetery that locks its gates in the late afternoon.
I had a computer problem yesterday. My ATT-U Verse thingie that lets me hook up to the Internet had a plug that came loose and I tried several places to replug it into the device, but never hit the right place. Tim came over today and tried to get it going, but nothing was happening, so I saw my next door neighbor David outside and asked him to come in (he works for ATT). He showed us where it should be set and now I'm back online. Which is a good thing as lots of my forms to send my accountant are appearing in my computer mail box. I need to call her and see is she will do my taxes again this year. I'll have to print most of them out. UGH!
Mary, I'm not too sore. I was wearing so many clothes that although I do have a bruise on my right hip, it really doesn't hurt much. I'm sorry your knee is bothering you and staying off of it is a good idea. You are fortunate that Margaret leaves close enough to come by and help out. When Bob died, we took a large bucket of his ashes down to the beach where we liked to spend Thanksgiving. We put them into the Gulf after dark and when the beach was clear. I still have a small amount in my bedroom which will be mixed with mine and taken back to the same spot when I die.
Jane, I'm glad I could get up by myself after my fall, although David had run outside to help me. He comes home for lunch and saw me out the window. I am trying to be careful about where I put my cane down with each step on my walk. That day I had walked a good bit farther than usual and think I was not as careful when I got near my house. I do have a small bruise on my right hip, but it doesn't hurt.
Sharon, it sounds as if you're having a good time with your company. I know you're glad to see them. How long are they staying? You have quite a few nice places to take them to visit. How long are they staying?
Jeanne, I'm a big fan of Mary Tyler Moore. I always enjoyed her sit-coms, especially the one with Ed Asner as Mr. Grant and the early one where she was Dick Van Dykes' on screen wife. I can still hear her saying "Ohhh, Rob!" At least I think that was Van Dykes name.
I need to get to bed. My Molly Maids are coming tomorrow to clean and I need to pick up some things so they can clean.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Mary...glad you can see the doc and see what's going on with your knee.
Jeanne...yes, I'm going to look at two units in other buildings Ray scoped out yesterday. We'll see what their policies are and what the units look like.
Sue....happy you had no real soreness after the fall.
Jane
My knee was much better this morning (of course), but I did see the doctor. He said there was some fluid in the knee and that perhaps the patella had slipped while I was asleep (since the onset was so sudden), and it had gradually worked back into place. Sounds reasonable, especially since it seems to be okay now. He encouraged me to do some specific exercises to strengthen muscles in the area. I'm mostly back to "normal" today, but I will use a cane for a while longer.
Sue, we put a third of John's ashes in the planting of the tree we put in the memorial park here last spring. And then we put another third in the Gulf in front of the house we rent at the beach last year (with all our beach goers participating), so we still have the last third. I don't know what the girls will decide to do with mine.
My cleaning ladies were here this morning and did a good job, BUT! I had a mustache cup that my step-mother found in the garage at Grandma's place. The cleaning lady dropped it into the sink and broke the handle. My step-mother thought it was my grandfather's (he died when my Dad was 6 months old and his older brother was almost 4 years). I think she was mistaken though because Grandma, Daddy, and Uncle Shelton moved back to Grandma and Grandpa Lee's house after my Grandfather died. She was able to go to work to support her children because my great grandparents were still living and her unmarried sister Aunt Betty stayed home all her life and besides cooking and cleaning raised Daddy and Uncle Shelton.
Mary, I'm so glad your knee is much better and the doctor thinks it will be OK. Good for you for doing the exercises. I'm still using my cane--and probably will for a long time. At least until the nerves in my back heal. I did get outside after the cleaning ladies left and walked for about 20 minutes around the block.
Jane, I hope you have good luck finding another condo for your next winter's residence. It's a shame the one you use and like is changing it's rental practices.
Hi to every Buddy looking in later. I'm off to lie down with a favorite book. I've laundered, folded, and put away my sheets the Molly Maids took off my bed and am looking forward to a quiet afternoon read.
Sue
Hi Gals, I'm glad your knee is better, Mary and that it doesn't seem to be anything awful wrong with it. It's good you plan to continue with the cane. We have asked the kids to scatter our ashes in the garden of Butler University where we met.
Sue, too bad about the cup. That's why I don't let my cleaning girl handle my breakables. Glad you got out to walk anyway.
Melanie & Sangmin left this morning about 9:00, so I have the sheets and towels laundered, but will wait for my cleaning girl to help me make up the guest bed. We had a wonderful visit. Yesterday, I showed them all over Sun City and all of the amenities. Then we went out to a great seafood dinner. This afternoon I went to the church to talk to our pastor about writing articles about our church activities for the local paper. She was thrilled about it and so am I. That is something I can do from home that will be something important for the church publicity.
Jane, I do hope you find another condo that you like and has a cancellation clause. Unfortunately, at our ages, that's important.
All for now. Sharon
Mary, I meant to say that my sons will take my ashes, plus the small amount of Bob's mixed with mine and put them in the Gulf at the same place we put his. When Nick was just 4, he remembered going to the beach and putting Papa Bob's ashes in the Gulf. Every time I took the boys down there, he wanted to go talk to Papa Bob, so we did. When he was 5 and in Kindergarten, he started writing a message on the beach to Papa Bob. He'll be going to LSU next fall. I wonder if he still thinks about that. We haven't been to the beach much since they were 10 and 12--took longer road trips to see something new. Oh, and Bob was 6'4" tall, so we had a large bucket of his ashes, minus the small amount we saved.
Sue
Yesterday I went with Keith to the DMV to take the written test per a letter from the state that he has to takes both written and driving tests over. he failed the test after sitting at their computer for 1½ hrs taking the test. Then he couldn't pass the eye test and has to see his eye dr. I have been doing all the driving for over a year now because he scares the holy Sh^%t out of me when he drives. I am the one who wrote to Salem and told them to retest him. We spent 3 hours at the DMV yesterday. I am so frustrated that he keeps insisting that he drives just fine when he doesn't.
Sue, I understood what you meant about the ashes. I love the idea of writing in the sand on the beach. We'll have to do that this summer when we go.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about Keith - or rather glad that the state has stepped in to take away his license. Now if you can just get him to pay attention to that, and to agree to stop driving altogether.
Another lovely day around here - temperature around 70! Amazing for 1 February - but I know we're not through with winter yet. Our swim group met for coffee this morning - even though none of us have been to exercise this week. Our pool is closed for resurfacing. We talked about going to another branch of the Y, but nobody has. The pool is supposed to be closed for three weeks.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Marilyn...you did the absolute right thing for K and for all the others out there that could suffer from his loss of ability to see and drive properly.
Lovely day here...we're going to lunch with Wisconsin friends shortly to a place we've not been before, but is quite close here.
We've been out talking to real estate/rental places and condo offices. Most don't know yet if they have any openings for next winter. Many may not know until cancellations this summer/fall. We are on a lot of lists!
jane
Hi everyone...Marlyin..thinking of u as you are going through the driving thing....My husband had a traditional funeral....I'm thinking I will be creamated.....plan to go make arrangements...just haven't done it...But...I want my ashes in the ground by my husband....don't like idea of been left in vase..etc.....out of 4...kids..think there is one that. Doesn't want me to be creamated.....I know my spirit lives from a decayed body...I just want what's easier for my kids.....It was 39 this morning..now it's 80 degrees...Texas weather...Darlene
Hi Buddies. I've walked, done a little cleaning, fixed and ate breakfast and lunch, rested on my bed while reading, did one load of wash and not much else today. I started reading an old, but favorite book Tradewinds by M.M. Kaye. it is still a really good book and it will take me a day or two to finish. (I tried to underline the title, but couldn't get it to go.)
Marilyn, I'm sorry about Keith's driving problems. I know it's tough for you. Can you be sure he's not trying to drive when you are out?
Jane, I hope you will turn up on a list with a vacancy that you will like. AND SOON!
Darlene, I saved a small amount of Bob's ashes to go with mine when I die. We still had a 3 qt bucket of his more than half full that we put into the Gulf. He was 6' 4" tall. My sons are glad we cremated Bob and that I plan to do so. No worries about grave up keep and the beach is a good place to go to remember our good times there. And Darlene, I believe that God will know where my soul is. Do you think your daughter's pastor can help her with her belief?
I've been watching South Carolina Men's basketball at LSU and USC is way ahead at the half--50-32. The second half is starting and I will go to bed afterwards and read for a while.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
I had a very restless night....again over this new rental policy and the lack of a written policy about a refund.
We're going over to B'ville today...Ray's been so pleased with the salmon and cod he can get at the large HEB there. Tonight's the pot luck here in the bldg.
We had lunch with Wisconsin friends at a little cafe 5 blocks up the street. I had a muffellata (sp?) I came to love in New Orleans.
Jane
Sue...my daughter is ok with cremation...it's one of my sons..that may or may not be..but would..honor my wishes...Have a good day. Darlene
Sue. I read that the average amount of ashes for a grown person after cremation is aprox. 5lbs. Now I took care of doing my brothers in UK a few years ago. Had the family grave opened and put sort of a coffin like box with them in. Did not seem that heavy and he was a big man. Were you buckets a good size or just small.
To all my dear friends here on Seniors and Friends:
I have been silent here for some time as my OLD computer finally died :'(so I have
been computer-less. My dtr who lives nearby to me went out yesterday and bought
a new one for me (just the big box (what's it called?), not the keyboard (although one
came with it) or anything else. She spent hours yesterday setting it up and TRYING
to teach me a little about it >:( First of all I was amazed how much smaller the box
is compared to the dinosaur that I had)And I tell you I am an 88 year old slow learner! I have been a "nervous wreck" trying to retain a LITTLE of what she tells me.
Besides coping w/a new computer I have to cope w/this being a Windows10 and my
old one was aWindows 7.
Hoping to see online????
JOY, in Louisiana
Hi Joy!
Good to see you! I hope that you learn to love your new
computer... Keep trying and don't give up because eventually you will learn how to navigate this new machine and you will be very happy that you have it.
How is your family doing down in Baton Rouge where they
had all of that flooding (I believe) ... Are things getting
better for them? And for you, also?
I sure hope so!
Take care and enjoy
Sandy
(aka dapphne)
Hurrah for you, Joy!! You're doing a good job mastering the new computer if you were able to get online here, signed in and post!! Double HURRAH for you!!
It's been a very warm day here...92° in B'ville this morning when we went over. This afternoon we finished leaving our name at various places for their Wait Lists. If nothing develops over the next 8-9 months, we'll stay home! ;)
Pot luck tonight here, and I have meatballs and gravy to get ready.
jane
Hi Buddies. I had bridge today at 12:30--the club I most enjoy. I had fun, but my cards weren't great and so no money for me today. My quarter went into the pot for the winner. I don't even know who won today!
Jane, I'm hoping that you find another condo that suits you and will also have an opening for next year. Spending the winter at the beach is my idea of "almost paradise"! Good luck!
Hi Sandy, good to see you here today. I know Joy must have seen your note and enjoyed hearing from you, too.
Joy, I'm sorry your computer died. I'm with you on hating to learn new things. But I think you'll be able to handle it and before long you'll love the new computer.
Jeanne, I'm sure Bob's ashes weighed more than 5 pounds. He'd lost a lot of weight, but his bones were extra long. Son Tim who lives here is even taller than Bob was. Bob was 6' 4" and Tim is at least 6'6" or possibly more. My other sons are both about 5'11".
Darlene, I'm glad your daughter is OK with cremation and hopefully your son will come around when the time comes. Sometimes they do change their minds.
I'm going to a women's basketball game which starts at 8:00, so I'll be late getting home. My neighbor up the street is going with me and will drive us. I'm still not vetted for driving--yuck, yuck, yuck!
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Not sure if I have mentioned this before, but when I was in Baton Rouge hospital about five years ago,
after I suffered a stroke while on my trip around the USA, Joy
found me (at a strange hospital) and called me on the phone.
I am not too sure of our conversation (because I was pretty much out of it) but I do remember the phone call. And always appreciated her reaching out to me, when I was in big trouble,
in a strange city, thousands of mile away from home.
:ambu:
Sandy
(aka dapphne at that time)
Sandy, Sue, Jane, and ALL:
Sandy, How I remember talking to you when you were in the hospital here in Baton Rouge! I hope you found out that Baton Rouge-and all of Louisiana---are kind to strangers.
Re:the Flood of the century here-----Out of my 6 children, 3 were seriously flooded out of their homes ---one is still
not in his. Thousands of Baton Rougeans (sp) are still displaced to Fema trailers, hotels-pd by Fema, etc., etc.
Many schools are still not operating in their original place.
Sue and Jane: I have only now (yesterday)just been able to get on very limited places due to the diligence of my 3 daughters. I have seriously doubted whether I should have attempted this adventure @88 yrs. old.
I sincerely hate to bother them so much.
JOY
Quote from: joyous on February 02, 2017, 02:47:06 PM
To all my dear friends here on Seniors and Friends:
I have been silent here for some time as my OLD computer finally died :'(so I have
been computer-less. My dtr who lives nearby to me went out yesterday and bought
a new one for me (just the big box (what's it called?), not the keyboard (although one
came with it) or anything else. She spent hours yesterday setting it up and TRYING
to teach me a little about it >:( First of all I was amazed how much smaller the box
is compared to the dinosaur that I had)And I tell you I am an 88 year old slow learner! I have been a "nervous wreck" trying to retain a LITTLE of what she tells me.
Besides coping w/a new computer I have to cope w/this being a Windows10 and my
old one was aWindows 7.
Hoping to see online????
JOY, in Louisiana
Welcome back, Joy. I know that getting used to a new computer and OS is difficult, but you're doing it! Learning new things keeps us young(er). Sorry the one family member is still not back in their house. It must be awful.
Hi Sandy. I know how much you must have appreciated Joy's call. Wherever did you get the so appropriate emoji?
Sue, sorry you didn't win yesterday, but glad you had a good time.
I went to the grocery and did my final load of laundry for the week yesterday. Today, I don't really have any plans. Oh, I also wrote and emailed church news to 2 newspapers, the beginning of my new service project. It's something I can do from home and still help out.
Jane, I'm so sorry you're having such a time with your condo and finding a new one. Why did they suddenly change the parameters? I do hope you find something. I'd hate to think of you staying in Iowa's bitter winter next year.
Mary, is your pool open yet? I hope that if it isn't, it soon will be.
Hi to Darlene, Ginny, Jeanne, Marilyn, & anyone else who pops in. Sharon
In the area that I post I click on
the [more]
under the imoges showing...
and more come up to choose from....
like this ambulance
:ambu: etc etc
Beautiful day here...very warm and humid...but we got our walk in and then we went out for "brunch" at a favorite place. We came home and I wanted to get a light weight sweat shirt. At home they're all so heavy, but I found one that was lighter weight at one of the gazillion "tee shirt" shops here. I think it'll work fine for those cool days at home when a heavy sweatshirt is just too much.
I have sheets in the wash and will do towels next. There's linen service here, but their detergents are so harsh and their sheets often don't fit well, that I bring my own set of sheets for our bed and wash the sheets and the towels (they furnish) myself in "free" detergent...free of dyes, perfumes, etc.
Kite festival is this weekend, so we'll go up for some time tomorrow, I think. I imagine the same folks are back as the last few years, but it's fun for a couple hours.
jane
Joy, good luck with your computer.. I'm sure that once it gets more familiar, you'll love the new things you find. I hate that some of your folks are still out of their houses - as well as others. It must be so hard to deal with.
jane, I know your kite festival is fun to watch for a while. They're so creative. I hope you find someplace to go next winter. Like Sharon, I hate the thought of your having to go through an Iowa winter.
Sue, it's frustrating when you can't drive, I'm sure. I know I'll hate it when I finally have to give it up. Now I can still drive, but I do pay attention in going places to know how far I have to walk when I get where I'm going. Oh well, just more challenges, right?
I didn't go to duplicate Monday night - didn't think I could handle it. I went this afternoon, but the scores haven't been posted yet. We played a few hands and did them well, but didn't communicate too well in our bids. I'll be checking the various hands to see how other folks did. No plans for the weekend here.
Hello Buddies. This evening instead of going out for Mexican Food Freckles and I will park our tushies at Bay Appliance for the enjoyment of those who participate in the monthly Wine Walk.
Not much new here to day, I went to a friends house this afternoon to pray for her boarder, who fell at work yesterday and who is also suffering with severe depression.
Hi Buddies. I spent the morning doing chores, walking around the block, and fixing my lunch. Afterwards I went to my bedroom with my book and enjoyed reading it, but Bonnie called when her nap was finished and then came to pick me up. We went to a shoe sale at Shoe Station (I think that was the name. I tried on lots of Keds and other shoes like that to see what I could put on with the brace on my leg. I finally bought 2 pairs of casual shoes, one sort of sneaker like and the other was a leather flat with a Velcro strap across the front and will be easy to put on and to wear with my brace. Afterwards we stopped at Marco's pizza to get a pizza to bring to my house where we ate 2 slices each and had a beer, then we divided up the rest, and had a dish of ice cream. She took her half home and I saved mine for tomorrow's lunch.
My plan for the evening to watch the rest of the news and finish Trade Wind by M.M. Kaye. It's long, but an easy and enjoyable read. I'm glad I looked in my book shelf in the casual room which was at one time a carport, but very livable since Kris and Tim helped me renovate it when I moved up here from the farm.
Joy, good luck with your new computer. Take it slowly and you'll soon find yourself enjoying it.
Sandy, welcome back. Your little "running person with the mail truck" (at least that's what I think it is!) is cute.
Sharon, you had a nice day--and accomplished a good bit besides. How long does it take to prepare the church news for the paper? That sounds like an interesting job.
Jane, you accomplished a lot, too. Laundry and changing sheets is plenty to do in one day, plus having time to take a nice walk. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for finding a new place next winter--and soon.
Marilyn, I'm sure your friend was encouraged by your prayer support. Good for you. I hope you and Freckles have fun at the Wine Walk.
Mary, I'm still hoping to drive again, but it will be a while. I HATE having to ask Village Friends to take me grocery shopping, beauty shop, other errands. Yes, I pay the organization and the members who do this are volunteers, but I am like my children who used to beg me to "Let me do it myself!" when they were young. I have a wonderful new friend from the V. F. organization, a young German woman whose husband is a new prof at Auburn--I think on an international exchange. She takes me to Kroger every Friday. I'm thinking of making some gingerbread men and inviting her and her children over some Saturday to decorate them. I used to do that with the neighborhood kids, but most of them are teens now.
I'm off to watch the evening news now.
Sue
Everyone must be busy today. No posts.
I was up till 4 AM this morning and then slept in till 10:00. Ugh. We're back down in the 40's today. Brrr.
Sue, you really are a voracious reader. I don't read as much as I used to. Spend too much time on the computer and then watching TV in the evening. I'm sure I have read Trade Winds but can't remember the story now. The articles have to be very short for the paper so it doesn't take very long once I know what I need to put in.
Jane, hope you enjoyed the kite festival. Sounds like fun.
Marilyn, I hope the wine walk went well and that Freckles got lots of love!
Mary, John and his partners have partnership sheets that list what conventions and bidding systems they use together. Maybe it would help if you and your partner worked that out. John plays with so many different people, he gets the current one out and studies it before they play together. Even if you don't play many conventions, there are still a lot of variables in bidding patterns. I hope you find something interesting to do this weekend.
Nothing happening here. I talked to Lori this afternoon, but that's about all. Have a nice weekend. Sharon
We've had rain most of the day, so the Kite Festival today didn't get many spectators. We went up for just a short time and it started to rain again, so we came back to the condo.
Today was the day a couple here had a priest visiting them, and he had mass for anyone interested today. There was quite a crowd and they had it in the lobby. After mass, we walked outside a bit just to get some fresh air and a bit of exercise.
I hope tomorrow we can get back to our walking. Tomorrow night will be the Super Bowl, of course!
jane
Sharon, re the bridge conventions - we had talked about them before we started play that day, and specifically talked about a 2C open. She did have only one point and was void in clubs (which is not relevant to the bid). Anyhow, I think she's starting to have some memory problems. I don't really know her except for playing bridge, so I'll just deal with it.
Nothing doing on around here today. I made a quick trip to Walmart this morning for a couple of things, but that was it for the day. I've almost finished the sleeveless V-neck sweater I'm knitting for Randy, so it was a productive time. I hope everybody who watches enjoys the big game tomorrow.
Good Evening, All. I've been reading today, finished Olyne's book, A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy. This was Binchy's last book. She died after it was published in 2012. Not up to her lengthier novels, but interesting. I love reading anything set in Ireland. Binchy was only 72 (I might be wrong about that--but don't want to go back into the kitchen to look. I've already turned off the lights in the front of the house).
Sharon, being unable to drive and go out on my own has increased my reading time. The Molly Maids come every 2 weeks and keep my house fairly clean. My chores are doing my laundry, fixing my meals, and tidying up--and I'm not doing anything elaborate with that. Although I did buy some beautiful large mushrooms yesterday at Kroger, so I sautéed about a half pound to eat with the left over pizza Bonney and I shared yesterday.
Jane, it's nice that you have a local priest who comes to your condo. It sounds like a lot of the residents may also be Catholic. Hopefully your weather will be nice in the early part of the day so you can get a long walk in before the Super Bowl. I hope your team (whichever one you are pulling for) wins.
Mary, I still play bridge like I learned from my Aunt in 1955 just before I went to college. I have learned a bit more, but only play party bridge, so don't really need to know it all. I do know about the 2 club convention and a few others, but don't often have to answer it. One of my bridge clubs has a 97 y.o. member who took bridge lessons when she retired from the University. She only remembers the one about bidding one club t0 ask for your 4 club major--and when you answer her, she passes. Then she puts her hand down and may have only one or two cards of the major--and no honors! I have lots of yarn stashed here and I ought to get some out and at least make a baby blanket or some other easy project instead of keeping my nose in a book all day!
Sleep well, Buddies. I'm off to bed to read now and hope I don't stay up too late. Olyne is picking me up about 9:30 for Sunday School and Church.
Sue
It's going to be quite warm here today, so we did our walk early. There are a lot of Mexicans here this weekend...it may be some sort of holiday for them.
The visiting priest was just a one time thing. He did a nice mass, but his homily was very weak...he rambled all over the place and didn't seem to have a point.
I guess I don't understand how you gals bid the club thing. In our area, 1C or 1D means you have opening count, but no 5 card suit. {Being left there is a huge no-no, since the bidder may have only 3 of that suit. Answering is tough when you, the partner, has only 1-4 points! I was taught to pass if have less than 6 points, so this gets tricky/} A 2 bid means you have 21+ points and want your partner's best suit. I think it's these things that make playing with strangers so difficult.
We're looking forward to the Super Bowl tonight.
jane
Hi Gals, yes, bridge bidding is confusing sometimes, especially with people whose system you don't know. John & I took a refresher course in "modern" bridge down in HH. That is what most people play these days around here. I'm not aware of the 21 count necessity for a 2 bid. I have been told that a 1 C or 1D means opening count without a 5 card major. So the partner can answer with a major if they have 4 or 5. If they like the minor suit, they need to have 5 of it to answer 2.
Mary, there's not much you can do if your partner's memory is failing, just play and try to have a good time. Good for you on getting Randy's sweater almost done.
We went to SS & church & John has gone back for a finance meeting. Today was Scout Sunday, as well as communion, so we ran over time quite a bit. On the way home I stopped at Food Lion to pick up some salt-free peanuts for Frances. Her gal who shops for her accidentally got her salted ones, so I traded her.
After I got home I put in a load of laundry, put a pork tenderloin in the crock pot, fixed lunch & have finished the paper. Nothing else going on here.
Jane, too bad the priest's homily rambled. I hate that. Our pastor often does that. She is great in all of her other duties, but poor at sermons.
Sue, I'm glad you have someone to take you to church & SS. The knitting might give you some distraction. Can you do it and watch TV? I know some can. I, of course, am all thumbs and can't knit or crochet.
Not many people coming in lately. Where is everyone? Sharon
I've been reading, but just haven't been doing much. I've gotten the sweater finished, and it's soaking now, so I can block it before I send it on. Sharon, I knit while I'm watching TV - rarely any other time. I can't just sit and watch TV - have to be doing something with my hands. I'm just now getting on the computer - late in the day for me. But I've read the paper, finished the sweater, and now it's computer time.
I'm enjoying an amaryllis blooming. Jesse gave me a couple of those bulbs-in-a-pot things for Xmas. I planted the amaryllis and the paperwhites. The amaryllis has finally bloomed - three fully open and two buds which will probably open this week. It's so pretty. The paperwhites put up some leaves, but no buds or blooms. That's about it for my gardening. LOL
I have an appointment for an echo cardiogram to check on the status of my heart murmur at noon tomorrow, so that should take care of lunchtime for me. I hope everybody has a good week coming up.
Re:visiting priests-----
I am a Catholic and appreciate having one of two local priests (every other Sunday for each)that come and say
Mass here at Williamsburg Senior Living. It is not like going to a real church but if you don't drive it is a blessing
to have the priest come to you here.
Joy
At church this morning I was asked by our worship leader to come to music practice and bring my music to sing for church this coming Sunday. Now I have to find my music on you tube and practice. I love to sing and don't really do solos very often. once in a great while. in fact.
It sounds as if all reporting Buddies have had a nice day. If you watched the Super Bowl, I hope you enjoyed it and your team won. I watched Casablanca again and enjoyed it as much or more than every other time I'm watched it.
It rained this morning on the way to church and a bit on the way home. I stayed inside except for getting my trash ready for tomorrow's pick up. I was invited to make a 4th at my neighbor Brownie's house for one table of bridge at 3:00. I had some good hands and some bad. We played 3 rounds of 6 hands, changing partners after each round. Two of the players are ones I play with at least once a month. I had not met the 4th player before, but she was a good player and very cordial.
I'm off to bed now at 9:00. I'm reading a lengthy and good book by M.M. Kaye, The Far Pavilions. I've read it before, but really enjoy it. Did you see the mini-series on TV in the '70's? I purchased the paper back when it became available. And I'll probably stay up a while to get further into the book.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Here I am again. I did the usual Monday paper reading and cross word puzzle, walked around the block and will take another walk about 4:00, but a bit longer and in a different direction.
Tim came by about 11:15 to check on me. I showed him the new shoes I bought when Bonney and I went to shoe station on Friday. After we did our shopping we stopped at Marco's Pizza near me and bought a pizza to share--and we each had 2 slices left to eat later. She took hers home and was able to get home before it was too dark.
My plans for the afternoon are to fix lunch (more delicious sautéed mushrooms and Campbell's soup, plus maybe some ice cream) and take The Far Pavilions into my room for my afternoon reading session. My bed is comfy and I have enough pillows on it to sit up comfortably and read.
I hope you're all having a nice day.
Sue
We're having a very nice day.
We walked this morning, and we've found a nice place for next year, and have the deposit down and are happy with it. That's a big relief that next year is settled, and for the "going rate" of deposit and monthly rent, and not the outrageous price they're going with here.
Ray talked to another fellow who's been coming here for 20 years. He said NOT next year! Even the various managers are saying, "We've heard Rene has made a lot of changed." Uh...YEAH!
We ate lunch late at a favorite place and I brought enough Oriental Chicken salad home for another meal for me.
Now I can relax and enjoy our remaining weeks here.
jane
Hi Buddies, Rain is still coming down here I did get Freckles out for one walk in the rain we both wore our raincoats for that walk then the one just a little bit ago we got back refore the rain stated again.
Keith is taking me out for an early dinner late this afternoon, We won't go after dark because I9 just can't drive in the dark any more, I wish the Highway Department would put some reflectors on the lines in the streets. But the lines are so hard for me to see at night especially in the rain. Also there just are not enough street light to suit me. Where I live there are only two ways to get here on the Highway, and going up the hill tlo a very curvy road that has a drop off on one side.
Marilyn, good for you to recognize when you're not comfortable driving. We should all be so good!
jane, so glad you've found another place you like, and are set for next year.
Sue, you're so good to be doing all the walking. I wish I could motivate myself to do that, but I know me well enough to know it's not going to happen.
I had my echocardiogram today, and that the "outing" for me today. We've had rain and heavy fog all day, and it's just going to be worse tonight. My Monday night duplicate partner lives up behind me on Signal Mountain and it's been a "pea soup fog" day for them. And she's not going to try to drive down here in it in the dark. I'm not going either - I don't even want to drive down here in the Valley. Oh, well.....
Jane, that's great news about your next winter's condo! I'm happy for you--and hope the other tenants do the same.
Marilyn, enjoy your early dinner. Better to be safe early than Sorry after dark.
Mary, one reason I push myself to walk is that otherwise I am stuck here in my house alone with no way to go someplace else unless someone offers to take me. Plus the walking IS good for me, although I don't always appreciate it. When will you get your echocardiogram results. I hope all is A.OK!
Has anyone heard from GinnyAnn? She hasn't been here in a while. I hope everything is OK.
I'm off to watch the evening news--and I'd sure like to see some GOOD NEWS!
Sue
Hi everyone...another Super Bowl...over....I watched some of it...Jane glad you found another home away from home...it's supposed to be really warm tomorrow...I will be walking early..Marylin..I don't like to drive after dark...Sue..hope you get to drive again soon...Hi Mary Z and Sharon...I'm going to my daughters wed to sat...we always have fun going to thrift shops and just shopping...Hi to any I missed...Darlene
The place we wanted to have dinner was closed for an employee Retreat so we went elsewhere I had a huge Mushroom burger and a local beer. I don't feel; any older though than I did last year at this time. :2funny:
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It sounds as if Happy Birthday, Marilyn, is in order...
I hope you enjoyed YOUR Day!!
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Marilyn, did we miss your birthday? I hope it was a Happy Day for you. A mushroom burger sounds yummy!
Hi, Darlene - have fun with your daughter.
Happy Birthday Marlyin. CC
Hi Gals, Marilyn, I did wish you a happy birthday on FB, but didn't get in here to tell everyone about it! Anyway, hope it was a good day. A mushroom burger sounds wonderful! Hardee's makes an awesome one and years ago, I used to endulge from time to time. I agree with the others that if you're not comfortable with night driving, you shouldn't do it. I seldom drive at night. In fact, I can't remember the last time I did.
Mary, the idea of being able to turn out a beautifully knitted piece while watching TV blows my mind! I know lots do that though. Sorry about your bridge game. Hope the echo turned out well.
Sue, I know that I read Far Pavilions a long time ago and thought it was a good book. I know that all the walking you are doing will help heal you and that before too long you'll be able to drive again.
Darlene, have a wonderful time with your daughter. I wish I had 1 or both of my daughter's nearby to shop with me. We used to love to do that together.
I went to the psych eval yesterday. It took me an hour to drive there! Had to use my GPS to find it. The Dr. was very nice. I had an hour interview and then a test on paper to do. I won't know the results of the paper test for a few days but her own eval was that I have a mild depression and that if an anti-depressant can't be found that doesn't conflict with other meds, I should have some short term therapy. She likened it to having a coach for exercise to get me to do what I need to do instead of staying home all the time. I know she is right, but ...
I forgot my cleaning girl was coming today. I had it in my head that it was tomorrow! I was sound asleep when she arrived, but John let her in and came and woke me. She comes at 8:30 which is my usual time to get up. Naturally, I get up early on her days usually. Oh well. Glad to have her and get the guest room bed made up and back to order.
Today is Walgreen's Senior Day (20% off), so I'm going to go over this afternoon and get a number of things I need. Other than that, nothing planned.
Hi to Ginny, Joy, Jeanne, and anyone else who posts. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I spent about an hour this morning trying to get hold of my "hearing" doctor--can't remember the correct term. I had an annual appointment which I was notified of by phone yesterday, but didn't recognize it was his office as it came through the hospital's main phone line, so I just ignored it and then last evening when I checked my e-mail, there was an e-mail about the appointment and I realized who it was from. The line at that clinic was busy for a long time, but finally reached them and rescheduled for the 28th. Hopefully Tim will drop me off there and can come back to get me when I call him. It is a very busy office and I'm sure I'll have to also see the woman (I think her position is audiologist--she will test my hearing again and probably tell me AGAIN that I'm losing my hearing!). I don't want Tim or anyone else to have to sit there for at least 3 hours--that's how long it took last year. (my doctor is an Audiologist--I think).
Hurray, Jane, for finding a suitable and affordable place for your next winter's stay-cation! I'm glad you found something--and I hope the present place gets lots of cancellations. Maybe they'll see they need to rescind the price hikes.
Darlene, what fun to spend some time with your daughters this week. Enjoy your visit and let us know all about it when you return home.
Marilyn, I'm glad you enjoyed your birthday. Lucky you to not feel any older. My head tells me I'm getting better not older, but my body tells a different story!
Hi Mary, are you playing bridge again today? I've been wondering if the work at the Y's pool is nearly completion. I know you miss your exercise there.
Sharon, I'm glad you've seen someone about the depression. The Navy pediatrician who counseled Tim when Bob was aboard an aircraft carrier during Vietnam arranged for me to see a Psychiatrist and my military status paid for the appointments. I lived in a civilian neighborhood in San Diego and no close Navy friends nearby. It was a very depressing 2 years--although we did get to see him for 2 different weeks when the ship came to Long Beach, CA, for repairs. Seeing the psychiatrist helped somewhat. Raising 3 active little boys without a Dad around wasn't a picnic!
GinnyAnn, if you're looking in, check in! I miss you.
Sue
Jane, just realized I missed commenting on your finding a nice condo for next year. I know that must be a big burden lifted. I hope you like it even better than the one you're in now.
Sue, Good luck with the audiologist. If they say you need hearing aids, get them. They say that uncorrected hearing loss can speed up memory loss. I really am glad I got mine. Just wish John would too. His hearing is definitely not as bad as mine, but it is not good either. Sharon
Happy Birthday Marilyn!!
When I turned 69, I thought that this would be the last Birthday that I would celebrate... and from then on, I would deduct a year, each year...
Then I talked to my best friend and after living with
cancer for the last three years, SHE celebrates each and every one.... So I AM with HER..
Each one is a blessing and deserves to be celebrated ...
(from now on!)
Live and learn, and be proud of each one!!
Sandy
Tornadoes around New Orleans, moving towards Alabama and Montgomery. Sue and Joy, I hope you and your loved ones are all okay. Check in when you can.
I just ran out to Walgreens to get some stuff and heard about the tornados. I second Mary's wishes for Sue & Joy.
Sandy, I agree whole heartedly! I have had 3 close brushes with death, so no matter the # of years, it's better than the alternative.
It's bright and shiny here for the moment, but the wind is picking up and the clouds are gathering, so maybe we will get our predicted rain this evening.
Sharon
I totally agree Sandi and I am going to celebrate every last one of my birthdays. We went out for an early dinner to a place called Coney Station in Coos Bay. The steaks were outrageous sko we decided to have burgers instead. We had a humongous Mushroom burger that must have been at least 600-700 calories each plus the fries. e both ate too much and washed it down with local beer.
So today I ahve been cathing nup on a few image that I had to create, went to the gym and have walked Freckles a couple of times anda bout about to take another walk with her while it isn't raining. Tomorrow i must make arrangements to visit my new hospice patient. I got her paperwork on Monday so I need to get over there and there is a Furry friends board meeting that I want to attend.
We had a big rain with wind about an hour ago and the weather man is telling me that it could get bad tonight and storms also expected tomorrow. If one is approaching us, our very LOUD siren at the fire station will go off and I'll go sit in the hallway. I spent the afternoon reading on my bed and didn't have my radio on, so the only storm I knew about was the heavy rain.
I'm still very involved with M.M. Kaye's book Far Pavilions. Set in India in the mid 1850's, it is a great yarn with lots of loops, secrets, great characters and involved plot. Perhaps some of you saw the series on PBS during the 70's. Unless there is a great movie or super basketball game tonight, I'm going to turn on my classical music station and read.
Have a nice evening, Buddies. GINNYANN! Where are you?
Sue
Glad things are okay at your house, Sue. Stay safe.
Keep enjoying those birthdays, Marilyn!
Louisiana is again flooded, demolished , etc. Tornadoes yesterday destroying sites in New Orleans, Donaldsonville, and
others---homes DESTROYED, trees down and over houses, etc., etc. Before people have had a chance to return to their
homes from the Great Flood of 2016, more destruction. Baton Rouge was not hit, but cities all around
So sad about all the damage in NOLA, Joy. I'm glad to hear that you and yours are all okay, though.
Coffee with the swimmers this morning (but no swimming, yet). The folks at the Y say the pool is scheduled to reopen on 20 February. Hope springs eternal (as they say).
Warm and cloudy today, but nothing severe. We had about 1.25" of rain Monday/Tuesday. It's supposed to get cold again tomorrow - up and down - it's no wonder so many people get sick. We've got lots of school systems in this area closed this week due to illness. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Stay well, Buddies!
Stay well, Mary! I've seen several reports on TV about how bad the flu is some places.
We did the "company coming" grocery shopping this morning. My sister and BIL will be here about 5:30 tonight for a week.
jane
Although another storm was predicted for us today, none showed up, so we bit the bullet again. Joy, I'm sorry to hear about the damage in your area. I talked to N.O. daughter-in-law yesterday and she and son Nick were safe--no damage there. My son, Jon, is still in Arizona for the Rocks and Minerals show and had also called home to see if all was well.
I played bridge today. I didn't have many good cards and didn't win any money, got the quarter for low score--which I put in my quarter jar when I came home, so will have one ready when I need it. I had fun, though, and enjoyed getting out. Terri picked me and Helen up and took us to Merilin's and home again.
I hope all had a good and also safe day, weather wise.
Sue
The doctor's office called this afternoon - the echocardiogram "showed no significant changes". Always good to hear.
Good news from Sue and Mary this morning!!
My company is here...so I won't be in much for this next week.
Stay safe, Every Babe!!
jane
Hi Gals. Just home from my weekly grocery shopping. Glad to have it over. Also finished lunch of some bean soup I had in the freezer. It is sooo windy today! It blew my trunk lid down lower than usual and when I bent to get something out of the trunk, I banged my head on it. Hurt like the devil, but is ok now.
I've been working on a financial information sheet to be filled out by John's sister & husband before they get any worse on memory. No one knows anything about their finances, so this is to have for "just in case". John will be going up there in May with Don's sister to have a gathering of the minds. I sure hope they are able to get things straightened out. At our ages, everything needs to be written down and easily accessible for family.
Mary, glad the echogram was good. Hope the pool opens soon.
Joy, so sorry that NO has had another weather catastrophe, but glad it didn't impact BR this time.
Sue, sounds like you're keeping busy with bridge & reading. Glad Jon's family is safe.
Melanie & Sangmin came down with whatever cold/flu thing that is going around and haven't been able to do much on their vacation. Melanie sounded absolutely horrible with terrible coughing yesterday.
The storms were primarily north of us last night, but there was some lightening that scared Bunny. She doesn't like being in the den with the big windows and the door closed if there is a storm. She's fine in the great room though. Of course, it required me to get up twice to get her situated. Grrr.
Have a good day. Sharon
Sharon.
Now I am different. Love going go grocery stores. I just go to often. spend to much on groceries it seems. I am always running out of milk as I use a lot. Good thing about 4 of my stores are within 2 miles.
Today though I am staying home. We got some snow last night, not much but enough to cover my car. Sun is out now so maybe clean it off.
Don't want to drive anyway. After doing the MRI last week the have me on 2 diff drugs that are really making me tired and a little sick feeling. Trying to take care of that nerve problem I have had for quite awhile down the left side of left leg. Strange thing. 4 Dr. so far have been involved in this thing.
Hello from the Southern Oregon Coast. The sun keeps coming and going here, I dixd take freckles out for a walk and it was misting on us, Now the sun is out once again.
Not much new here, We went out to dinner last night in stead of tonight with the usual group of Keith's High school friends.
Tomorrow the Furry friends group is hosting the Canine Good Citizens testing in the mall for the public to get their dogs tested, we will also be promoting the Furry Friend Therapy Dog organization. All of our dogs have to pass this testing before they can become Therapy Dogs. Freckles won't get to participate this time as one of the friendly dogs to go into the ring and walk around with me to test the friendliness of the dog being tested. But I will be part of a crowd of people going into the ring to see how the dog will react to a lot of people being in the same space as the dog and it's handler. The dog being tested will have to demonstrate that it can obey the 7 basic commands at the owners request. Sit, stay, heel, down, off , no, come. Plus the Sit stay, and the down stay while the handler walks away.
Hi to all the Buddies
Since Feb 2 was both my Mom's and Son's birthdays, I was feeling sad. Saw the eye doctor and need a new script. Ray didn't want to get it filled at their office. He thinks we will get a better price at Pearl Vision. So, I don't have the new ones yet. :(
We have snow on the ground, but it isn't snowing at this time. Since I don't like listening to the nightly news, I often miss hearing the weather report.
Ray got Outlander: Season 2 from the library. We have been watching it. We both enjoy it, a lot.
Hello, Buddies. My young friend, Julia, picked me up this morning for our weekly shopping at Kroger. Her son is in 3rd or 4th grade and daughter goes to 9-12 day care program near Kroger, so she likes to shop then, too. She and her family are from Germany. Her husband is teaching at AU, I think on Sabbatical, but might become permanent. I learned about her from Village Friends, the organization I joined in order to receive their services. So far I've only asked for transportation for groceries and hair appointments. My church friends see that I get there and Tim takes me to doctor appointments. Bridge friends take me to the 2 bridge clubs I belong to. Wednesday after next, I'll host the Wednesday club here.
Mary, woo hoo on your echocardiogram report! I know you must feel good about that. Any progress on the pool at the Y?
Jane, enjoy your company. I hope you have good weather for their visit.
Sharon, I made split pea soup yesterday and ate some more today. Soup is one of my favorite meals. For supper this evening I made scrambled eggs and a frozen waffle with peanut butter. Not much cooking goes on here, though. Next week when Bill comes, I'll be working a lot more in my kitchen, although I know we'll go out some and probably get a pizza from the nearby Marco's. One thing I need to do is clean my oven tomorrow. It's a mess and I'd like to have it spic and span before he gets here. His wife, Dawn, is a very, very NEAT person!
Jeanne, how long do you think you'll be on those drugs? I am not allowed yet to drive because of my leg and I feel handicapped to have to arrange for others to take me where I need to go. Otherwise I'm stuck inside except for my daily walks. I hope the drugs work for you and you'll be able to drive again soon.
Marilyn, I admire you and Freckles for all that you do for your community. Will Freckles go to the event with you? I guess if so she will sit quietly and wait for you to test the new dogs.
GinnyAnn, Feb. 2 was my Dad's birthday. He died in 1983 the first day I had a job at a new school and I had to get permission from my new principal to miss the other days of the pre-school orientation. He was only 85 which seemed fairly old to me at the time, but I'll be 80 on March 15. My, how time flies! I hope you get your new glasses soon.
On Friday evenings, I watch our NBC national and local news, then turn to PBS to watch their news. Now I'm watching a Hallmark movie until 9:00 when I'll turn back to PBS for the Smokey Robinson special. I loved dancing to his music back in the day.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, I'd forgotten your birthday was a day before mine. I'm 364 days older than you are. LOL.
And I've just gotten some lovely news about my birthday. Sue and Margaret have rented a large VRBO house in Chattanooga the weekend after my birthday, so it looks like I'll be having a good birthday party this year.
Most of today was about bridge. I went to a "play and discuss" class this morning before play this afternoon. One of the more experienced players is leading these free, informal classes. She sets up the hands, and then we bid, discuss the bids, play the hand, and end with discussion of the play. I really like that as a learning situation. It sticks much better for me than just showing hands on a sheet of paper or blackboard and talking about it. My partner and I were in the middle of the pack at the end of afternoon's play. But with 53.7% takeaway, we each won 0.21 MP. So it was a pretty good day.
We had lovely clear skies and I have a great view of the full moon. I watched for an hour watching for the partial eclipse, but never noticed any change in the moon. Oh, well.....
Jeanne, I'm with Sharon - I hate going to the grocery store. I've always hated it. And I'm SO glad that I don't have to do it any more. 8^)
Ginny Ann, anniversaries are hard to deal with, but it's good to hear from you in any case. I hope your new glasses work well for you.
Marilyn, have fun with all your activities this weekend.
Happy Weekend to all the Buddies!
Mary, your birthday sounds really wonderful. My sons are great at remembering my birthday (their wives remind them!) but we don't celebrate much. Bill usually sends fudge or flowers, Tim takes me to lunch, and if I'm lucky Jon remembers it happens on the 15th and he'll call next day! Actually Bill's wife Dawn takes care of the fudge or flowers. I don't know if Kris reminds Tim and who knows about Jon. His wife Stacie usually sees to sending me something. BTW, what is 364 days in the great scheme of things?!!
Yesterday, I spent more than an hour and a half online trying to order See's Valentine boxes for Alex and Nick. I tried to do it all online, but that didn't work and finally had to talk to 3 phone helpers--and still had a problem. I hate that and of course the boys won't get the candy before Valentine's Day. I've been sending them Valentine's and Halloween candy from See's for years. I'd like to find a different place to use for ordering.
After Bob retired, I never went to the grocery store. He'd visit his Mom and before his Dad died, both, every Thursday. He took them to lunch and helped with their grocery shopping. Then he'd stop in Montgomery at least once a month and buy our staples and bring them to the farm and usually get them put away before I got home from school. After his Dad died and then before his Mom had to move into an assisted living in Montgomery, he still drove over there to take her out to lunch and then a bit of shopping and then to the commissary at Maxwell AFB.
That all changed the day I got home from school before he came home from his last trip for shopping. He asked me to put the groceries away. He was sick all that night, but got up the next day and went to town to stop at the church to pick up some paperwork and then to the Exchange Club where he was the Secretary/ Treasurer. He came home that afternoon VERY sick,
That was the start of his diagnosis of Colon Cancer--and although he had 2 years--and in 1998 we were able to go to Ireland for a nice trip, it returned and was fatal. He died in 2002.
GinnyAnn, I've not seen the Outlander DVD's but I've read the first 6 or 8 of the books. I heard about them on an Elderhostel Trip Bob and I took and when I came home, read the first at the library and went on to read the others while at the farm and after moving up here to Auburn. I can't remember the author's name, but she is a prolific writer with a great imagination!
I've just finished cleaning my very yucky oven! Whew, what a job. I haven't used my oven more than once or twice since I came home in June, but Bill stayed here and must have used it a lot while I was in the hospital. My mind was so muddled that first month after I fell, I don't remember that he'd visited me!
I'm watching basketball now and will turn the channel. I kept coming into the den to check on the KState/WVU score while cleaning the oven and WVU won handily.
Have a nice weekend, Buddies.
Sue
SCFSue. Now do you like going to the Big Mall? I don't. Sure enjoy grocery stores more. If I need the mall I know what I want. Go right to it and back out. My eldest Daughter picks her vacation around the big Malls. Loves them.
Now I need to get into my oven. It must be 2years at least since I used it. It is now storing skillets and things. Must be awful in there. I have 3 crock pots. Toaster oven and I large size Convection oven and they are what I use. Also a bread machine if I need bake bread. I don't do such things a big Turkey etc anymore.
I am not driving my car at the moment either. Still having the problem on the left side of left thigh. 4 doctor have been involved in this thing .Started with primary. sent to Neurologist he did all his testing. then to another who tried Phy for 3 times. Decided to send for MRI. 1 hour 45 min. in that. Then on to Spine and pain Dr. He put me on 2 meds for 3 weeks. All went over the MRI along with me. I am like a ball being tossed around. They all put you through the testing and I pass that. So lets see what these drugs do. Sure makes me feel so that I would not drive a car. Maybe after a week on them will get use to them.
Its not painful but just a Tingling and a burning down the leg. I only get weird things.
Hi Gals, guess I've missed a day or two. Jeanne, I hope you have adjusted to the new meds and that your leg is doing better. I know you love to cook, so I imagine that's why you like to grocery shop. I like to cook but don't do a lot of it anymore due to the time I'd have to be on my feet.
Ginny, glad to hear from you. I know that anniversaries of deaths or birthdays of lost ones are hard. I'm glad it's behind you now for this year. I don't know anything about the Outlander series, but I'm glad you're enjoying it.
Mary, that sounds like a wonderful class! Especially if your partner is taking it with you. Anything over 50% is pretty good! The birthday party sounds great! I love big family do's. Looking forward to Brian's retirement party when everyone (hopefully) will be together.
Sue, that must have been a very difficult time for you when Bob got sick. I can remember much of what you posted then.
Our kids always remember our birthdays, but we have a no BD gift policy unless we're together. Just too many people in the family now. Of course the little ones still get gifts though till 21.
Marilyn, your dog is so well trained. Bunny can do a lot of that, but not all, but it's my fault, not hers. I just haven't taught her some of the finer points. Glad you got out for dinner last night. I think we are going out next Sat with our neighbors to have a late Valentine's dinner. We don't go out very often.
Jane, I hope you and your sis are having a wonderful time and good weather for their visit.
Jeanne, just saw your new post. Your pain sounds kind of like sciatica. Did they put you on prednisone? I hope you feel better soon. As to malls, I used to love them but now if I go at all, I park outside the store I'm going to and get what I need and then right back out. I just can't walk all over a mall anymore.
Nothing happening here. Sharon
I just don't care for shopping at all - doesn't matter what kind. I enjoy an art show type event, but that's an "art" thing, not "shopping". Oh, well - different strokes, as they say.
Nothing going on today. It's been cloudy all day. I've watched some TV programs I had recorded while knitting. I'm doing some pink hats for John's niece and her daughter who are going to a march in Sydney, Australia. I just got a text from Margaret. She's going to a basketball game in Knoxville tomorrow afternoon, and will stop here for supper on her way home. Always fun!
The event today went off very well we tests several dogs and their handlers control over them, only 3 dogs falied, One was too young and wanted to play, another wasnt very obedient and one kept barking.
I went to music practice last night and will sing my special tomorrow after the offering is taken. I just hope our audio video man was able to find the music video I will be singing to..
Glad your event went well, Marilyn. I know your solo tomorrow will be great!
Happy Sunday everyone...had a great time at my daughters..we had manicure/pedi...went shopping and enjoyed a shrimp lunch".today attended the annual widow/widower valentine dinner...after church...given by pastor...deacons and wife's...of course the women always out number the men...but it was very nice...so now I'm on the couch doing nothing..hope all are doing ok...didn't read any posts....Darlene
Marilyn. You sure keep busy. That good. I get sort of lazy in this kind of winter
Sun is out and 45deg. Going to force myself out to the library. Not far so will trust my driving. Wind is terrible.
Sharon. I thought Sciatica at the start. But all 4 Dr. don't seem to think that. Never any pain, Just the Tingle and burn. MRI shows a wearing away at the very bottom of spine where nerves come out to leg. So far thinking that problem. Try the Pills for 3 weeks. Hope it works.
My solo at church yesterday went very well. I was even able to get enough air in my lungs to hit that long very high note at the end, surprised myself. i got lots of compliments that too surprised me, nut it was all about praising the Lord and He helped me hit all the notes perfectly.
Yes Jeanne I do keep busy, I don't let any grass grow under my feet and that's for sure.
Hi Gals, I just got back from the podiatrist. He removed the cuticle from the side of one of my big toes. The other one will need it done too, but it wasn't as bad. So far, no pain, but I'm sure once the novacaine or whatever wears off it will hurt some. Wearing sandals now.
Marilyn, I'm sure everyone was pleased with your solo. I'm sure you practiced hard to do such a good job. I can't carry a tune in a bucket.
Jeanne, I've never heard of that except when it was sciatica, but I'm sure the doctors have. Hope the meds help.
Darlene, I'm so glad you had a good time with your daughters. That is always so fun.
Nothing else going on here. Sharon
MaryZ...I'm having an echocardiogram Thursday...how long was the test.....they told me fasting...Darlene
Darlene, I didn't have to be fasting - interesting. It took less than an hour, and is not an uncomfortable test. I hope all is okay with yours, too.
Jeanne, I hope your medication works for your problems.
Marilyn, congratulations on your performance - I know it was greatly appreciated by the listeners. Brava!!
Sharon, I'm glad you got your feet tended to. My nail tech does a great job of caring for my weird feet and toes, and I'm happy to have her continue to do so.
I went out to dinner with Margaret last night (Mexican - yum!). Today has been pretty much a slug day. But I am going out to play duplicate tonight, so I won't be totally worthless. LOL. Valentine's Day is when my financial counsellor gives a tea (luncheon) for some of her clients. I'll be going with my two swim buddies/co-clients, so that'll be fun.
Well, I just got a call from my Monday night partner, and we're not playing tonight after all. Turns out they're having a "team game" event, and you have to be a four-some to play. And we're not. Oh, well - now it's a totally do-nothing day.
Hope everybody has a good week coming up.
Mary...I looked at my paper...don't have to fast for echocardio...but do for a renal Doppler....wanted to correct my self...Darlene
Happy Valentines Day....CC
I just don't know how some people can take lots of prescriptions at a time. For the burning and tingling. Still working on it. First Dr. who was a Neurologist gave me a prescription for 3 times a day at 100 Mg.. Could find nothing. Next coctor did testing and tried PE. But at least sent me to the MRI. Looked at it and sent me to a Spine and pain who check the MRI. He put me on the same Med as the first but stronger 300MG. along with another twice a day.
I took for a week and called. No way could I take that. Could not walk in a straight line. So dizzy. Didn't try to drive. Called me today and told me to do the one med back to the 100 MG see if that help. I swear, Dr. seem to know less now than years ago. Just seen to hand out prescriptions.
I was reading here up in the Soda Shop forum. some were taking up to 18 pills a day. Can't see how Stomachs can take that.
Will take that as to how they make me feel for another 2 weeks. No pain, just aggravation from the tingle and heat at time.
I just don't have patience. I think they should have figured it out by now.
Jeanne....my Dr gave me zeta...for cholosterol...even though I didn't want to take it....After starting the med...I started getting really really flushed..like I was burning with fever...I thought it was my B/P causing it....I was tired..no energy..lost 3lbs.....I took the med 30 days...then decided to stop it and see if my symptoms went away....guess what..they did...after two days off the med....no more flushing,etc....so I'm sure that was side effects from that med....not taking anymore....Darlene
Darlene. I have a hard time just taking a Aspirin. I am allergic to so many drugs that it is a good thing I never have had to take any.
I can really tell when I do. Like now with these I am tired all the time. sort of depression sets in. Can't get into doing anything. I haven't taken anything yet today and can tell the difference. I will take the one he says after lunch and see how it does.
I don't think Doctors believe you when you tell them the drugs making you feel bad. They are so fast on putting you on them for Bone. Cholesterol. At times I think they just go ahead and write them as people age needed or not. I could not take any of them. Some of my Dr. who were big on giving them have died. I figured if they didn't take them themselves or took them they didn't help. 2 were in the 60s and hearts failed. Another got Alzheimer really early.
Jeanne, I take a lot of meds and supplements, but they don't seem to bother me. What was the name of the med that made you so dizzy? I agree that doctors are way too eager to write Rx's. I had to chuckle at your statement that your doctors either didn't take the meds or that they didn't work because they died young! ;)
Darlene, I tried Zetia also, but it didn't help my cholesterol all that much, so I told him to forget it. Expensive too! Are you having kidney problems? I hope not.
Mary, sorry about your bridge cancellation but hope you had a nice lunch. Sounds like you had a good dinner with Margaret. My fingernails and toenails were affected by the chemo and have caused them to curve in or out, as well as to split, etc. Not fun. My toes are pretty weird now too. No pain from the procedure. Changed the bandage this morning after my shower. Looks okay.
Lori called and did a skype tour of her newly renovated loft condo in Chicago. It is really nice. She did a wonderful job on it. She only hired the professionals when she had too--plumbers, electricians, cabinet installation men and floor men. She did all the painting and baseboards and most if not all of the demo + caulking around all the woodwork etc. She's a wonder. Doesn't get it from me!
I'm fixing John filet mignon for dinner tonight for Valentines and then he will take me out Sat. Works for me.
Jane, hope you and your sis are having a good time.
Hi to Sue, Ginny, & Marilyn. Sharon
Marilyn...congrats on the solo.
We all have different medical conditions and tolerances so great variety in meds we probably take and need. I take what my ARNP prescribes and it seems to be keeping me pretty healthy.
Sudden shift in temps here. It was so hot and humid when I walked up to the store for some colby-jack cheese for grilled cheese sandwichs to go with the soup I was serving for lunch. 1/2 block up the temp changed suddenly with a wind shift and it was so nice and cool. Lots of dark clouds, but they've blown on out to sea. My brother-in-law is playing golf with Ray's friends. Ray's had a cold/sinus infection since Fri and didn't feel up to it. We did get him into a PA on Friday so he's feeling a lot better with the antibiotic now.
My sister and BIL leave tomorrow morning. They're then going to Hilton Head for a month, but we're not going to try and visit. It's too much after being away from home for 3 months. I'm looking forward to a quiet 2 weeks here to get rested up and ready to head for home.
jane
Sharon. Name of the 2 drugs are Diclofenac for Inflammatory and Gabapentin for Nerve Damage. I have cut down on both. One was 3 aday 0n the Diclofenac Only taken one today and feel so different.
Your plans for Valentine. Best time to eat out is day after.
Good to check in and hear from everybody. I had a "Sharon" night last night - slept hard until about 3, then was up from 3-5, and slept again for a little while. Oh, well....I hope I do better tonight. (You, too, Sharon!)
Jeanne, I'm one of those like jane - I take 7-8 prescription meds and some additional supplements, with no side effects that I've noticed. I can definitely tell when I don't take them, though. Parts start to hurt, and I don't like that at all. LOL
Lunch today was a lovely event at a local tea room put on by my financial advisor and her firm. This was a group of about 20 of her clients - all widows, I assume. A lovely lunch, and we were each presented with a long-stemmed red rose and a favor of Hershey's kisses and some fancy popcorn. She does this every year, and we all look forward to it. I went with two of my swimming buddies - they're the ones who recommended her to me.
Nothing on the docket for tomorrow, but Thursday is mani/pedi day.
Hope your Valentine's Day was a good one, Buddies.
Jeanne the Gabapentoin makes my son feel dizzy and groggy all day too. I told him to talk to his Dr about cutting back on it.
Hi Buddies. My weekend started out pretty well. My neighbor's yard man came and cleaned off my roof and then took care of all the leaves. While he was doing that I cleaned my oven. When he finished I came out to the den and started watching basketball. About an hour into that, I had a very brief minute or 2 of completely blacking out. I didn't realize I wasn't entirely awake. Then I went online and realized I'd had a slight seizure. After another hour I had a lengthy blackout--I called my neighbor Sandra, who came over and helped me call Tim. He took me to the emergency room at the hospital and after about an hour there, I had another big seizure and was sent to the omitting emergency room. I was placed in a bed, but not examined by a doctor until almost 9:00 p.m. Finally got into a hospital room and managed to sleep through the night. I stayed in the hospital Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights, and was finally released after lunch today. I had an MRI, several tests on my head, and nothing was found from those tests. I am thinking that the new medicine I've been taking might have been responsible. I will talk to my GP's nurse and have her call me with his opinion.
So pretty lousy weekend here. I'm expecting Bill sometime tomorrow and Jon on Saturday or Sunday. Both had planned to be here some time ago and may overlap a bit. Bill's U. Softball team is playing in a tournament here later this week. I'll probably not go to the games with him unless it gets warmer.
I'm pretty tired and am going to bed soon. Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue...glad you realized what happened and got Tim to get you to the ER. You did indeed have a lousy weekend.
Very tired tonight...didn't get to sleep until 3:00 am...do dragging.
It must have been ER time for the Buddies. I somehow landed on the floor last night and couldn't get up. We ended up calling 911. They took me to the ER. It was a relief that I wasn't admitted to the hospital. My left leg is sore and is preventing me from getting comfortable. Later today I will call my GP. Hurt all over. :(
Glad you didn't have to be admitted, GinnyAnn. Hope you can get in to your MD and see if your doc has a clue what happened.
My sister and BIL have left and we now have just two weeks left before we also head north. The time has passed quickly.
jane
Oh, dear - what a weekend. I'm glad both of you, Sue and Ginny Ann, got to the ER quickly for treatment. Sue, hooray for your realizing something was wrong and needed to be checked quickly. They always say that speed is of the essence in a possible stroke. How scary for you both. Glad nothing seems to be seriously wrong - at least on the surface.
jane, your time has gone so quickly. And what a shame that some of it had to be spent worrying about next year. Glad you've gotten it tended to, though.
Nothing on my schedule today. I had a better-than-usual night. I slept solidly until almost 5 - most unusual - and then slept again until almost 7. Yea!
Happy Hump Day, Buddies! And be especially careful.
Good morning....Ginny and Sue...glad you are ok...prayers sent. Not much on my agenda today..will check in later. Darlene
Sue, what an awful experience. I'm glad you were able to get help and that there doesn't seem to be anything important wrong. Do you wear a Life Alert button that you can push for help? It sounds like it might be a good idea if not. I know you will be glad to see your boys.
Ginny, I'm so sorry that you, too, ended up in the ER. Take care and do see your doctor.
Mary & Jane, Monday night must have been a designated "no sleep night". I was awake till after 3 also, but I did sleep well last night.
Jane, your winter has gone fast. Enjoy your last 2 weeks. Weather everywhere seems to have been on a roller coaster this year. We had 80 degrees Sunday which set a record. Rained this morning. Got at least an inch ant the temp is down in the 50's again for a couple days but to be back in the 60's for the weekend. Weird! Our average Feb temp is 51 but we have been above that for most of the month.
Mary, your luncheon sounded nice. What a nice thing for her to do, especially when most of her clients are widows. When will you be back to swimming?
Jeanne, diclofenac is a mild pain reliever like Advil. I take 3 a day for my fibro pain. It certainly doesn't relieve all of it, but makes it bearable. I haven't taken the other med but it is the one most likely to cause trouble. Be sure to take the diclofenac with food to keep from upsetting your stomach.
My toe has caused me no problem at all! Whoo Hoo!! The psych clinic called me a while ago and I now have an appt on Mon for my first session.
John brought me home a bottle of wine and some Valentine cookies last night! Unusual. We usually don't do that. I did fix him a good dinner though and the wine was nice with it.
Hi Darlene, Marilyn, and all. Stay well everyone!!!! Sharon
We went out for lunch for valentines day, Had a wonderful tasty sandwich and some very decadent flourless chocolate cake smothered in hot fudge sauce with whipped cream and a strawberry on the side.We shared that desert and all together my meal was 849 calories. Yikes.
Raining here today suppoaed to be heavy rain later today.
Hi Buddies. Tim and Kris came over this morning to tell me they are going to Atlanta for a few days while Bill is here. We had a nice visit, but short. I'm glad they could get away for a while. Tim has been a wonderful help, but sitting with me at the hospital 3 days was really wearing on him. I just talked to Bill and he said he'd be here in about an hour, so I'm going to finish putting the meatloaf together and get it into the oven soon.
I have a follow up appointment with the neurologist at the hospital in a couple of weeks and also an appointment with my ENT which I know will be lengthy. His waiting room is always very full--and last year he sent me down to the ?audiologist? for a lengthier hearing test. I'll probably end up with a hearing aid this time, at least in my right ear. I've been having ringing ears for more than a month. That is VERY annoying!
I need to get my meatloaf into the oven, so will just say have a NICE rest of the day and evening.
Sue
Marilyn. I just stopped taking both of the Prescriptions.Took the last one last night late and again And the Gabapentin this morning early. After about a hour same thing happened. Light headed and felt awful. No way could drive. So not taken anything all day Sort of cleared up by about 5pm. Feel o.k now. I will keep off them for tomorrow and see what happens. Seems like so many drugs now that make people sick. Use to be not as many but every doctor seems to recommend a different one. I will check with them Friday and tell them what I am doing. I would rather have the Tingling than the awful way the pill act on me.
Sharon. I have taken Advil once in awhile and for me just taking one took care of the problem I was having. Should maybe just take Ibiprophin for a couple of days and see what it does
Sue. Sorry to read you got a set back. You were doing so well. Just rest up a little. Maybe doing to much.
I have stopped taking those prescriptions for past 2 days. Can still feel it a little after drinking gallons of water to try and wash them out of system. I think with be O.K to drive today. Will call the Dr. again tomorrow and let them know. I have a appointment with the last one Feb. 28th. Going have a good talk with them as I have been passed to 4 different departments and type doctors.
Now the two big hospitals and clinics have taken over the city. Only one private Dr.
with his own practice and he not well thought of. From India and doesn't really specialize. When I first came to area I had 5 different dr. in special fields . all great. 3 have died and 2 retired. Can't compete . Health insurance really messed up the Medical field now. It is like the don't talk to each other. I will be shocked when I see the bills coming in next month. Still no changes
I picked up some cans of GUAVA nectar at Aldi yesterday. Never heard of it before.
Say on Internet that it has highest VT c than any thing. It is so Good. Very expensive on line but only 49 cents a can at Aldi. Going to stock up I never drink Soda other than once in awhile a 7 up or Ginger ale.
Jeanne what is guava? cc
Darlene, guava is a tropical fruit. I'm surprised that a Texas girl doesn't know about guava. LOL
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guava
Lol...Mary....after I posted my comment...it came to me what it was....I like it. Darlene
I have been sneezing and coughing and blowing, etc., all week. I don't feel good, but I don't think I feel bad enough for this to be a cold or the flu. Our temperatures have been so warm that everything is blooming - daffodils, locust trees, flowering quince, pink magnolias - and the pollen count has been soaring. It's been years since I had much trouble with allergies, but I think that's what's happening now. In February!!!
Couldn't get in to see my family doc until next week :tickedoff: Ray has been helping me get around. We have a 'walking chair' that I have been using. I am not sure how I will get out of the house to get to the doctors. :-[ We have so many stairs :-\
maryz ~ Allergies are the pits.
Sue ~ Sure hope you are doing better.
So sorry for your difficulties, Ginny Ann. With all your stairs, maybe it's time to start thinking about moving to a place with no stairs. When we moved to Chattanooga 30+ years ago, that was my absolute for our house - all on one level. LOL Good luck.
Jeanne, I hadn't read that about guava juice, but if it tastes good and is supposed to be full of Vitamins, go for it!
Mary, sorry you haven't been feeling up to par. We are having lots of things blooming too. I take a zyrtek generic that helps me. You might try it. This has been a crazy winter.
Ginny, I can't believe your doctor wouldn't have worked you in when he heard it was a fall! I do hope you will be able to navigate the stairs to get out. I'm with Mary in thinking that maybe it's time to move to some place all on one level. That was a major criteria for us when we retired.
Nothing much going on here. Sun is shining. Temp to be in the upper 60's today and tomorrow and 70's all next week!! Weird.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
GinnyAnn...hope you feel good enough to manage the steps to the doctor's. I hope your "walking chair" is a walker with a seat if you need it.
Mary...hope the allergies give you a break soon.
jane
Well...celebrating my BD today.....fixing to go to a dinner and mabey the casino......Hi to all reading...Darlene
Happy Birthday, Darlene!!!! Have fun - whatever you decide to do.
Sharon, I've been taking an antihistamine every day for most of my life. I've always had a problem with allergies - usually year-round. It just hasn't been this bad in a long time. Grrrrr.
Guava. Now I had not heard of it. Now that we have thousand of Mexican people in my area along with other South Americans. Lots of different fruits, etc are being sold.
Seems it grows in S. American Countries.
Darlene. Seems like you just had a birthday. How fast they come. Hope you win at the Casino. Can then celebrate big. Been years now since I went to one. Use to be bus trips from town daily but no longer. Think they got old. I was never lucky at gambling. They use to be lots of smoking in the casino and then stopped. I think that stopped a lot of people. Just like the bars around here. No big bands come in or dancing. Smoking seemed to go along with Drinking. I never did either one. Don't know how the can afford to smoke nw.
Hello from Oregon. LOL As if I would be anyplace else Right? The sun is shining today no rain for a change. After I got home from the gym I took Freckles for a walk. I think she has put on a couple of pounds and I need to get her out walking a lot more and cut back her food just a little bit. she doesn't get very many treats but I've started to give her some of her kibble instead of treats, lots smaller pieces.
I have two grands graduating this year both in May but two weeks apart so that is two trips to California for graduation in May then Vacation in June to Sunriver, In Aug. back north for a wedding. Lots of driving for me. Keith had his eye test yesterday and he passed that so back to the drawing board for his written drivers test. I hope he can drive some, he won't drive my car, doesn't want to. So we will see how things turn out. In the mean time all the driving is on me. I have to stop every couple of hours to get out and walk for a bit as staying seated behind the wheel makes my back hurt and my leg too.
Hi Buddies. Bill (oldest son) is in town for the AU Women's soft ball tournament this weekend and is going to another game this afternoon and out to eat with the SIUE team. Jon (youngest son) spent the night with us last night. He'd spent most of January and Up until yesterday in Arizona where he and his buddy were buying and selling rocks and minerals. Jon had left his car in Atlanta when they went WEST and they got the truck unloaded with their "treasures" and he came down here to stay until this morning when he left for home.
I'm planning on a nap shortly. I don't have much energy yet and need one. I hope everyone is feeling OK.
Mary, I have lots of leaves down and although my new yard man cleaned them up on Saturday, more are down. So I'm sniffin', snortin', and coughin' today. I'm also one with leaves, grass, and other outside dangers which keep me in that condition. I can sympathize with you!
Happy Birthday, Darlene! I hope luck is with you at the Casino.
Sue
Happy Birthday, Darlene!
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Good morning, Buddies. It's 10:00, I've just cleaned up the kitchen, showered and dressed. Bill left for the softball tournament about 9:30 and will be gone most of the day. I've planned a family favorite meal for this evening--sauer kraut, potatoes, carrots, bratwurst, and cooked in beer. Easy to fix and both of us like it a lot. I have one load of wash in the washing machine and I'll put it in the dryer shortly and try to remember to get it out as soon as the dryer stops. I'm planning on basketball games on TV and not much else until time to start fixing dinner.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Quiet day here, too. Ray's upper respiratory thing is hanging on...new antibiotic on Friday's doc visit.
Beautifully warm here and lots of weekenders with the three day weekend off for many. I walked up to the grocery store for some water and a few things we needed.
jane
Marilyn, glad you're getting a break from the rain. Are you due to get this storm that's hammering So. California?
jane, sorry Ray is still under the weather.
Sue, enjoy your time with your boys - always special.
If anything, I've been worse today. I played bridge yesterday afternoon, and we came in about 53%, so did get a fraction of a point. And I tried something new - I placed an on-line order at Walmart, to be picked up this morning. I just needed a few things - nothing perishable, so decided to try it. I did have to go out to pick that up - and it worked like a dream! I'll definitely be doing that from time to time. But that was the only time I left the place. I don't think I slept more than an hour or two at a time last night - most of it in the chair. I decided to stay home all day, and have found something to eat around here. I didn't even go up to get my mail. This is all still upper respiratory, and I'm not feverish or with a productive cough, so I'm still calling it allergies. But, who knows. Anyhow, I hope tomorrow is better.
And I hope you Buddies are having a good weekend.
Hi every Buddy. Not much going on here today. I called the Memory care center to try to see my Hospice client but hey told me it wasn't a good time because she was sleeping. Well Maybe I can see her tomorrow.
Other than that it is just a normal day around here.
Thank you for the BD wishes...I definitely feel a year older....won a little at casino...wasn't there but couple hrs...real crowded...glad to be home...Darlene
Mary....sounds like what Ray has...but he had a sinus infection, too...hence the antibiotics. He did go for a short walk with me this morning. It's very warm out there and winds to increase to 35 mph so I needed to get out and back in.
Lots of weekenders here for the long weekend...and a "bike fest"...i.e., motorcycles everywhere. I wanted to go out for breakfast, but I've learned not to try on the weekend or when there's a "doings" going on.
Tomorrow I get a much needed haircut. I let it go 4 weeks this time...big mistake, but I wanted something close to when we go home. I should know better...3 weeks between appts is the max.
Time to do some laundry and change the bed linens. So exciting!! :buck2: :buck2:
jane
jane, I start tearing at my hair if I go over three weeks, too. And I'm due.
I'm some better today, but still don't feel like doing much. I've checked and our usual pool won't be open until "the end of the week", but the warmer (therapy) pool is open. I'm not going to try to get to the Y yet - maybe by the end of the week. The temperature is supposed to be near 70 today, and into the upper 70s tomorrow. This is crazy!
Gee, Mary. You sound miserable. I do hope it clears up quickly. Glad the WM pickup worked well. I have done that a couple times with our grocery.
Jane, I hope Ray gets better soon. I saw where one of my former colleagues from IN is vacationing down there too.
Darlene, not sure if I ever wished you a happy birthday or not. If not, I was thinking it. :D :D
Glad you won a little at the casino. I'm not a gambler. Not lucky at that kind of thing and so other than the "one-armed bandits" a few times, I skip the casinos.
Marilyn, hope you get to go see your hospice patient tomorrow.
I put the towels in the washer and some beef in the crockpot for beef & noodles when we got home from church. Not much else here. We did go out to an Italian restaurant for dinner with our neighbors last night. Had a nice time. Had veal parmesano and brought half home that I ate for lunch today.
Hi Ginny, Jeanne, Sue, Joy and whoever else pops in. Sharon
Jane. You get excited making the beds when changing sheets. I hate it now. Beds so big I get tired walking around. Going to stop using fitted sheet . Mattresses to big.
Talking Mattresses. A women in town yesterday took one in her yard , Put gas on it and set it afire. Burned down half her house and the next doors garage. Funny thing was. She borrowed the gas from the man next door. He though she needed for her car. Wonder if she found bed bug. Must have been crazy. Not easy to have them picked up anymore but are places. They take the old ones when you buy new. Me every 10 years.
Is it another holiday this weekend? what is it now. Suppose no mail or garbage pick up tomorrow.
Go darn ants already. Spraying like crazy.
No, not excited about changing the bed, but Ray helps me here and at home as both are Kings, so it isn't too bad.
Monday is Presidents' Day so no mail or other gov't stuff, I guess.
Burning a mattress in the yard does indeed sound crazy. Her insurance isn't going to pay for that damage to her house, I'd bet, since it was self-induced.
jane
I stripped my bed this morning also. I got some new sheets from QVC so will look forward to putting those on. John helps with our King bed too.
Good news--I finally have the nerve stimulator scheduled for March 17!! This is just the trial, of course. I can't believe I actually have a date now. Please send up a prayer that it works!
Jeanne, I agree that the woman who burned her mattress is nuts! How bizarre.
Beautiful sunny day here. I went to my first appt with the therapist today. She seems very nice but don't know how effective it will be. I think that if the stimulator works, that will cure my depression!
I need to go out and take care of my birdies. The feeders need to be cleaned and refilled for them. The bluebirds are already nesting in my neighbor's bluebird house.
TAke care and have a good day. Sharon
Sharon....Hurrah on the appt for the nerve simulator. I'm not sure docs realize how much constant pain contributes to depression if they've not experienced it themselves.
We had rain and wind overnight, I guess, but I slept through it. I didn't sleep well, knowing I needed to be up and functioning for a 9:30 hair appt.
So hair is cut now for last time here. I went on to the grocery stores then for what may be our last big shopping before heading home the first of March.
Nobody is out on the beach or street, so lots of us staying in today.
Tomorrow is the last Ladies Luncheon and Thurs. night is the last pot luck which is catered.
Jane
The New Flannel sheets I bought are still not opened. I think going to take them back to Bergners and see if they will exchange them for a set of Regular sheets. I don't think I want Flannel. Cant remember when I got them but will check my bill. Let them look it up.
Sharon. Now what is a Nerve Simulator? I stopped taking the 2 prescription from the last dr. I saw. Have a appointment for next week and so held off calling. I sure can't take them. Just been taking advil for the so called damaged nerve in my thigh. Still tingling and burn but no pain. Fact not as bad now. After 4 specialist looks like they would get together and figure it out.
Need to sit for awhile. Thing are closed around here where i needed to go. No Mail, library etc. Go tomorrow. Still warm out.
Been in the kitchen all morning. All needs cleaning up.
I made 5 pints of Pasta sauce. 4 in the freezer and one to go over Ravioli for dinner Spinach and Cheese. Had lots of tomatoes and Mushrooms needed using up. Has some Walnuts left and so I just threw them in. More Protein now. Not had much meat this past week.. Ground Round was on sale this week so going to make some o the small meat loaves for freezer soon. That sauce goes good over those.. I really could use a nap.
Jeanne, you certainly do stay busy, especially with all your cooking. It all sounds good.
Sharon, I hope the nerve stimulator helps your back. I know you're glad to have a date scheduled.
jane, it's always hard, being on the "down side" of a trip and trying to make things come out even. LOL
Sue, are you doing okay?
Marilyn, is it raining in your area again?
I'm feeling some better today. I've still been a slug all day, but I'm going out to play duplicate tonight. We'll see how that goes.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Mary Indeed it has been raining off and on for days. supposed to be a big storm coming later today.
I've had a busy morning, Gym for an hour, 4 loads of laundry, two doggie walks, I am thawing out a pkg of Chicken breasts for supper, I am thinking of baking two of them and using one to make stiry fry for tonight, we can eat the other two later.
Not much else going on around here Keith's ex called today to ask if he wanted a table that she took when they divorced. Yes he wants it. Her father had been living i Keith's parents house that she got in the divorce, he died so she is going to have a garage sale of sale and sell the house. Her partner will deliver the table.
Marilyn. If you want to save about 400 cal. on fried rice. I like this. Do not tell him and he will not know it isn't the reg. rice.
Cauliflower Fried Rice.
1 teaspoon peanut oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided
2 large eggs, beaten
Eggs Large White
$1.29
Thru 02/25
3 scallions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
½ cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup snow peas, trimmed and halved
4 cups cauliflower rice (see Tip)
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large flat-bottomed carbon-steel wok or large heavy skillet over high heat. Add eggs and cook, without stirring, until fully cooked on one side, about 30 seconds. Flip and cook until just cooked through, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into ½-inch pieces. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan along with scallion whites, ginger and garlic; cook, stirring, until the scallions have softened, about 30 seconds. Add chicken and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add bell pepper and snow peas; cook, stirring, until just tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer everything to a large plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan; add cauliflower rice and stir until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken mixture to the pan; add tamari (or soy sauce) and sesame oil (if using) and stir until well combined. Garnish with scallion greens.
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IF YOU WANT TO USE YOU CAN FIND THE CAULIFLOWER RICE AT WALMARTS AND OTHER STORES IN THE FROZEN VEG AREA.
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Look for prepared cauliflower rice (or cauliflower crumbles) with other prepared vegetables in some supermarkets. To make your own, place cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until broken down into rice-size granules. One 2-pound head of cauliflower yields about 4 cups of cauliflower rice.
People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.
Looks great. I copied and put the recipe in my recipe file. Thanks Jeanne.
I love rice. But use this when I can. I eat cauliflower a lot anyway. Like it roasted
Thanks, Jane. I agree that the doctors are pretty clueless about chronic pain & depression. They just want to throw Rx's at you. I just hope this works. It sounds like you had a busy day and are winding down your time. Are you sad to leave or eager to get home?
Jeanne, the nerve stimulater involves wires imbedded in the base of my spine with a small implanted battery & a remote control. When I have pain, I press the remote and it sends electrical zaps to the wires that confuse the pain message to the brain, making it seem like tingling or something. At least that's what it's supposed to do. I have talked to several people who have it and have found relief, so we'll see. Your recipe is interesting.
Mary, I'm glad you're feeling better. I hope the duplicate went well last night.
My cleaning girl is here. I've written some announcements for the newspapers and sent those off (regarding church). I've got to get my tax stuff together and start working on that after Sandra leaves.
Marilyn, you are one busy bee! Nice that K gets his table back. Glad his eye test went well.
John took my car in for a 60k checkup today even though it only has 30k on it. They said it needed it anyway since it is 6 yrs old. He drops it off at Toyota on his way to bridge nearby. Unfortunately, he thinks the Rock Hill bridge group is going to fold, as the director has health problems and had to quit. Just using fill-in directors now.
Sue, I know you are probably busy with the boys, but do check in and let us know you are okay.
Ginny, how are you doing? Hope you are enjoying the same lovely weather we are.
Take care. Sharon
Hi Buddies. I'm getting ready to host bridge tomorrow, but having a problem getting a sub. Olyne is having knee surgery tomorrow, Terri has the flu, Merilyn is taking her husband for an MRI, so only 5 of us are available and I've been calling subs for 2 days and not having much luck, except for one who lives on the next street to me and is coming. I did finally just talk to my friend, Ethel, from church and the other bridge group and she will come, so now I'm only missing one. Bonney has already played today and is probably down for her afternoon nap, so will call her later. She plays bridge every Wednesday a.m., but hope she can play or suggest someone who might.
Bill left at 7:30 after having breakfast and packing up his truck. He brings more "stuff" than 3 teenage girls! I enjoyed his visit and we had a good time at our Lady Tiger's basketball game, although we lost to our arch rival Alabama. We'd won earlier in the season when we played in Tuscaloosa.
I hope all are having a good day.
Sue
Sharon. Mine is just the Tingle and Burning. No pain. Not all day long but enough to annoy me. Will be checking in with them next week. Not taking the meds they gave.
Where is everyoned. I don't see any posts since Jeanne posted yesterday.
Hi Marilyn - guess nobody's got anything to contribute today. I didn't. Still coughing and sneezing, but enjoying our warm weather. Stay dry out there on the West Coast.
Nothing much here, either....VERY warm, even for S. Texas...may hit 100 they say a bit inland, so Darlene may be very warm, too.
We walked a bit earlier, and tonight we're going to an "open house" by one of Ray's golfing buddies...they want to use up some things they still have a lot of...popular at this time of Feb. Our menus are very odd...eating up what's left! :smiley6600:
jane
Hi everyone...I had written a post earlier...don't know what happened to it...so if this is double problem...u know why...Jane...very hot here to...yesterday and today...you will probably be glad to get back home and cooler temps...safe travels for yall....I had a renal Doppler exam and echocardiogram test done last week...both test were normal..so I'm thanking God for that...I am thinking of buying a 2014 Toyota Highlander..from a friend of mine..has 63,000 miles on it...nice SUV...leather seats...do any of you have or had this type vehicle before?...I always heard Toyota last a long time...well better get busy ..cleaning out closets....Hi to all Darlene
I've driven SUVs for years...and I won't drive anything else. I find them much easier to get into and out of than a regular car. I don't know anything about Toyotas, however, though I think others here have had them and loved them.
jane
Darlene. I have ridden on one. Nice. even though it has quite a few miles on it you know the people selling and so can get a good record from them.
I am looking out for a use car also . Stay about 2014 with around 40 Thousand. One owner in town. Insurance to high for me newer than 2014.
I know several folks who love the small SUVs. I don't know that I'll ever replace my car, but I'll consider one if I do. Mainly, as jane mentioned, because I'd sit a little higher and it would be easier to get out of. Drive the one you're considering and see if it "fits" you. I really think some cars are more comfortable for individuals than others.
Today was a busy day - at least I got off my posterior more than usual. I went to the rheumatologist this morning for a regular appointment. When asked about my pain level, I was surprised to answer "less than 1". I don't know whether it's the warm weather, or just that I've been so sick with the damned allergies that everything arthritic just faded into the background. In any case, they recommended I try one of the Coricidin HBP products for symptom relief. I had planned to stop at the drugstore on the way home anyway, so it was a chance to get some.
I was going to stop at the drugstore mainly to get a TDaP shot, which had been prescribed by my family doctor. She says insurance won't pay for it if she does it in her office, but it will at the drugstore. Go figure! Anyway, here I am at almost 81 years old getting a tetanus shot and a DPT booster. Oh, well… And my pain medicine Rx had been called in, too. So I was able to get a 3-fer with my drugstore stop.
This afternoon, our Chef Christopher had the first of planned monthly programs called "Chef's Corner". He was going to prepare a dish for watchers to taste and decide whether or not it would be added to the menu list. His choice today was Tuscan Shrimp Pasta. A simple dish with shrimp, pasta, and a sauce of garlic, spinach, dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and cream. It was absolutely delicious! And I do hope it will make the menu listing. This was a fun thing for him to do, and it went over very well.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
We had our 'farewell' get together with 4 other couples, and tomorrow we're meeting one of those couples for lunch as they're leaving for WI on Saturday.
We'll check out the weather forecast for next week on Sunday and see when our best window is to head north.
Jane
I'm on my fifth Toyota--kept each for at least 10 years and for a number of years, gave the used one to Jon to use as a work car. Now he buys his own Toyota that is less than 5 years old and drives them quite a while. They are great cars, easy on gas mileage and comfortable.
I've been out to our last Women's basketball home game. After a very hairy first half, finally came to life in the second and won by about 10 points. I can't remember the exact score. We were playing LSU. It's a miracle that we won, though, as the Refs definitely had it in for Auburn!
It's bedtime here for me. My young friend is picking me up at 9:00 for grocery shopping. I don't need much, but it's nice to have her pick me up every Friday. Her oldest child, a son, is in 3rd or 4th grade and her youngest, a daughter, is in preschool M, W, Fr, and the pre-school is close to Kroger. After she brings me home with my groceries, she takes hers home and puts them away before having to pick up her daughter.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue.....I sent you a pm....Darlene
I guess I've been negligent in posting. Nothing important going on here. Did the grocery shopping yesterday and a load of laundry. Fixed a center cut ham slice and acorn squash for dinner.
I have been in bad pain with both back and knee contributing for the past 3 days. About a 6 or 7 level!! A little better today. My knee isn't bothering me as much.
I have my lasst load of laundry in. I swear the dirty laundry imp lives in my house!!
Darlene, both JOhn and I have Toyotas although not high mileage yet. Love them. Ours aren't SUV's though. Hope you don't get the 100 degree weather. Way too early for that. Good news on the medical tests.
Jeanne, I hope you can find a good used car. Our Sun City website frequently has good used cars for sale but we're too far away for that to help you.
Jane, had to laugh at your odd menu comment. I can imagine. I hope you find a good weather window to head home.
Mary, wow, I wouldn't know how to live with only a 1 pain level. Mine is never less than 3 even sitting. Glad for you. HOpe the meds help your allergies. I think it is important to get those vaccines at regular intervals. I think we got ours in 06 before our african trip which means we are probably due for another one. Yuck. Your chef sounds like he is really on the ball and wanting to please everyone. That dish sounded like a winner!
We talked to Braeden (Brian's oldest) on Tues night to wish him a happy birthday. He is 18 and sounded so mature in his comments. Where did my little guy go? Bet you can relate, Sue, with Nick.
Sue, glad your gals won. Always fun. Nice that you got a ride to the grocery again.
Not much else happening here. I need to make myself work on taxes this afternoon. I keep procrastinating.
Marilyn, that was the cutest picture of Freckles in the bear at the library. So sweet.
Sharon
I have a small SUV a Subaru Forester, LL Bean Edition.
It has been snowing here on the Oregon coast this morniong, Quite a surprise. I didn'\t go to the gym because of the iceey streets, so I made bread in stead. I went in the kitchen to check the bread machine and good thing I did because I forgot to add the water. It was still in the microwave so it was still warm, I poured it in the machine so the bread is now a dough ball. Hopefully when it is baked it will be a good ,loaf of bread.
My vision is getting so bad that I have to use a magnifying glass to read my phone.
So jane your winter vacation is over and you are going back to Iowa, I hope the weather at home if nice for you.
Sharon, Freckles is such a sweet loving little dog and ;loves going to the nlibrary or anyplace there are kids. She loves her "job" of giving love to everyone.
Marilyn, I'm not sure we don't still have a chance for snow in the next few weeks. The worst winter weather around here sometimes comes in midMarch.
Sharon, I was totally surprised when the tech asked my pain level, and I realized I really wasn't having any. Amazed, in fact.
jane, the "clean out the fridge" meals can be quite creative, can't they.
I was all dressed and ready to head out when I just got a text from my duplicate partner saying she couldn't make it this afternoon. I could go by myself, but just don't feel like it. Oh, well - maybe I'll get a good nap this afternoon. LOL
We're continuing to round things up and Ray's just taken the second box to the PO to mail home. It seems we acquire a lot of things while we're here...esp. clothing, so need to get that extra home that won't fit in the car now. It takes us longer and longer to do these things, it seems.
jane
Think we have lost our summer weather today. Sort of dreary and So windy.
I have been running around every day this week. Just kept Kitchen and Bathroom tidy.
today I am just going to head out to the Movies and See "Lion" Everyone says its good. Starts at 2pm. Will stop at the crocery store next door to it and then Home. That will be it for my day
Just showered and did my hair. I will go out in the wind and that will take care of the hair.
I am looking out the window and all the trees seem to be budding out already. Which mean the wind will bring down the buds and cover the porch. Hate that.
My young friend, Julia, picked me up at 9:00 to take me to Kroger. She's a dear and is so patient when I seem to take longer to get my shopping done. I'm thinking of making some gingerbread men next week and inviting her with her son and daughter over to decorate them. It will depend on how many appointments I'll have--Tim has them written on the calendar. We went to see my GP on Wednesday. He told me that I could take the Aricept or not. So far I'm opting for not, but will see the neurologist next week and will also discuss it with her.
Darlene, I'll check out my personal message page shortly.
Jane, good luck with the packing. I hope bad Ole Mr. Winter doesn't surprised you with a big storm on the way home.
Mary, I'm with you for an afternoon nap--it always hits the spot!
Marilyn, good luck with your bread. I'm sure it will be OK.
Sharon, I'm so sorry you're having so much pain. It's pretty tough to always be hurting. Nick is a senior in H.S. and I think will be going to LSU next year if he gets a good scholarship. All the state U's around here have gone way up on tuition. Auburn as well.
I'm rereading a Norah Robert's Irish trilogy and am enjoying them again. I'd love to take another trip to Ireland as well as one to Cuba and lots of other places--but all that will have to wait until everything gets to some semblance of normal.
Hi Jeanne. You were posting while I was getting ready. I'm sorry it's dreary and windy up there today. I'm afraid all this spring-like weather we've all been having is going to turn to bad storms soon.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Just got back from seeing the Movie "Lion" Fantastic. I cried all the way through.
WAs at 2pm but place full. Mostly all people with silver hair. I sit way up in the top so can look down. Soon will be 2 more good movies out. "The Zookeepers Wife"
I have the LP book ordered. And one called. "British Kingdom" Something like that.
Sue my bread turned out perfect. Today I made a Chocolate Fudge Mocha cake with vanilla Frosting. Keith still likes to have his cake and eat it too, (Twice a Day) Every n ow and then I also have a piece.
I've walked Freckles twice already today, because tomorrow it is to rain again. I try to walk her at least 3 times a day when it is not raining mostly 4 times though. It helps both of us to keep our girlish figures. :thumbup:
I have to lose at least 5-6 lbs before the wedding in August, I want to look my best. Keith's youngest son is getting married Aug. 21, with me being the step mother I have to look fantastic.Right?????
Darlene, I couldn't find a personal message from you. Did you send it to my springcreek55@bellsouth.net address? It wasn't in the personal message place here at seniorsandfriends.org.
Jeanne, I haven't seen out local movie schedule recently, so I hadn't heard about Lion or The Zookeepers Wife. Did you enjoy Lion, and have a good cry?
Marilyn, I envy your baking talent. I used to love to bake, but now I just say, "oh, well, I'll pick something up at Kroger". Plus my next door neighbor brought me a huge tin of sugar cookies which someone gave her husband for Christmas--and I've been dipping into them fairly often.
I'm waiting up for the 9:00 PBS show with Judy Dench. It's usually pretty good and I do enjoy that British dry wit.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue....yes to spring creek..add. Darlene
Today is serious gather up and pack day. We're leaving for home tomorrow, so I won't be around much for the first part of the week.
We have the Farewell Dinner tonight.
jane
jane, hope you have an uneventful trip back to Iowa.
Nothing new going on around here. It's cooler today, but sunny. Crazy weather.
Jane, hope you have a good safe trip with good weather.
Marilyn, I wouldn't have the will power to do all that baking without eating it--a lot. I used to love to bake also. Good for you walking Freckles so much. Wish I could do that. Good luck with getting down a few pounds for the wedding. I doubt you'll have any trouble doing it. I would like to lose some weight before the reunion next Sept, but unless the stim works well enough that I can start exercising again, it's doubtful.
Mary, it cooled down here today also but to be back in the 60's tomorrow. It was really chilly when we left for church & SS.
Sue, I haven't been to a movie theater in years. I did see The Accountant On Demand when Melanie & Sangmin were here but that's the only recent movie I've seen.
Just usual Sunday laundry going on here. I did get the taxes all organized yesterday & ready to send to the accountant. Glad to have that off my "to do" list.
Take care everyone and have a blessed day. Sharon
Well here it is 2:53 my time here on the west coast. No one has posted here today. Jane is traveling today headed toward home, Hey Jane if you look ib n Safe Travels!!. If you get a chance check in tonight during your layover where ever that is
I got in a good 45 minute workout this morning cam hom and right away took Miss Freckles out for a walk. I wnet to see my hospice patient yesterday, she was sleeping. the nurse told me that she has stopped eating and drinking so I think she doesn't have much time lecft. She is mostly sedated on Morphine to alleviate any pain.
Hi Buddies. I walked around the block early this morning as it looked like rain--and it started shortly around noon and is still raining. Tim came over about 2:00 to look for any income tax info so that I can get it to my accountant soon. It's not all here yet.
I had leftovers for lunch and then lay down on my bed to read. I got up when Tim arrived and he's coming back tomorrow or Wednesday to print out some of my tax stuff. My cleaning ladies are coming in the morning, so he'll wait until after lunch to show up.
I hope Jane and Ray have good weather for their trip home. I think they take a couple of days to get back. I guess we'll hear from them when they get home.
Darlene, I'll check out my springcreek55 e-mail account and see if I can find your e-mail. I haven't checked it for a while.
Mary, I'm surprised at your sunny weather. We had lots of clouds early and then rain starting about noon and it's still raining. Is your Y pool near opening yet?
Sharon, Bonney and I like to go to the movies--we have 2 large theater complexes in Auburn and Opelika, but haven't been to a film since my fall. I've been watching old Oscar winners this month on TCM. I started one with Jack Benny tonight, but it was pretty silly, so am listening to classical music now.
Marilyn, I'm glad your hospice patient is able to rest and is pain free. It will be sad for you when she passes, but will be a blessing for her.
I'm off to bed to read. I'll probably need to get up a bit earlier tomorrow as Tim is coming to print out more of my tax stuff so I can mail it to my accountant.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Mondays are usually busy for me. The pools at the Y are open again, but today was the first time I got back to my regular class. I'm finally starting to feel well enough to start doing stuff again. Also, I had a regular appointment with my optometrist. All is stable in that department, and that's always a good thing.
I had thought about playing bridge this afternoon with the group I used to play with, but the timing just didn't work out, and I would have had to kill too much time, plus the rain had started. So I just decided to go home. I did play duplicate tonight, but we didn't do well, and came in 9th out of 10 couples. Tomorrow will be a quieter day.
Marilyn, you're so faithful with your exercise and work with Freckles and your patients. Good girl!
Sue, we didn't have any sunshine today. We had about 1/2" of rain this morning, and low clouds the rest of the day.
Happy Monday to all the Buddies!
Hi Gals, I was supposed to have an appt with my podiatrist to check my toe, but I got there and there was a closed sign. I called them and asked what was going on and they checked and said that somehow my appt got scheduled for the Lancaster office (25 miles south of the Indian Land one). I was pretty ticked, but said that I had my original appt in IL and no one had said anything about me changing, so I wanted to see some one there in IL. Anyway, have to go back this afternoon. I don't know if he will go ahead and do the other toe today or not.
Marilyn, sorry about your hospice patient. Glad you are able to stay motivated to do all the exercise.
Mary, I know you must be thrilled to be back with your swim group at the Y. Sorry your evening bridge wasn't so good.
Sue, I have my tax stuff all ready to send in but I want to go over it with John first. He needs to learn how to do it. I've done the taxes or the organizing of taxes are entire married life, so he needs to know how. It was overcast all day yesterday here but is sunny now. Supposed to be in the 70's today.
My hibiscus that I brought into my sunroom is blooming today! Looks so pretty.
Hope Jane & Ray are having a good trip home.
Hi to all. Sharon
I hope you can get your feet taken care of, Sharon. How frustrating about the appointment mixup.
John always did our taxes, until I finally got him to use a CPA about 20 years ago. I never had anything to do with it. Now, I still use the same CPA, but I just take all the stuff I think is necessary or marked "important tax document", put it in an envelope, and get it to her to deal with. I sign what she brings me, write a check, and send it in. LOL When she stops doing it, Margaret says she's going to take it over for me.
It's been cloudy and foggy all morning, and started with lightning and thunder and rain an hour or so ago. Tomorrow, we're supposed to be under a severe weather threat, though.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
It is pouring down here and suppose to keep up all day. Always happens when I have a Appt. Down town. Hard time finding parking close to building and so not going to even bother with my hair.
Sharon. You say appointment for toe was in Indiana/Illinois. Are you visiting there right now?
I cant take of doing my feet like I could for years. Don't have problem other that cracking heals but do think it is time for me to get a Podiatrist to take care every so often. Hard to even paint nails good. Do not want to go to the people in the Malls.
My hands i can do fine. No idea why so hard now to bend to do my left . Even putting on hose. Not put on a tummy or weight.
No, Jeanne, I'm not in Indiana. I live in an unincorporated community called Indian Land. It is an area originally owned by the Catawba Indian tribe. There is still a reservation not far from here. As to the toes, I have trouble too in taking care of them. I found out that podiatrists will not cut your toenails, etc unless you have diabetes because Medicare won't cover it. In the summer, I go to a salon to have mine cut and painted because I like to wear sandals.
Mary, we have used a CPA since we had our pharmacy. A necessity then. We have continued to use them even since we retired. I organize all the papers and the deductions and then send them to the CPA. Hope you don't have any severe weather with your storm. We need some rain, but don't want severe weather & tornados. Sharon
Hello Buddies, Not much going on that is interesting today. this morning I went to the gym walked Freckles 2 times and created an image for Carnavale, Vacuumed part of the house, now my back is klilling me and I am taking a break.
Sharon. Oh! now that is where you are. I thought you lived on one Of the Sun Cities. Are no more Indian Reservations there now? Seems they lost so much land.I have visited quite a few Reservations and really for sorry for the Race.
Well tornado time has come early this year. Weather men are cutting into the TV every 15 minutes. They have hit close but so far not enough for me to worry about. Wonder if they will keep cutting in while the Pres. doing his talking. That has taken over every station. He sure will be ticked off if he hears that they did cut in. I have a DVD I will be watching.
Hope Jane is home as the Tornado's are pretty much over on the South West of us at the moment . Sure if they are on the road north they will be hearing and watch whats happening. Pull of if they need to.
Sharon...I've also been the one who gathers all the tax stuff and does the family "bookkeeping." We use a CPA firm, too. Doing taxes myself would have my stomach in knots. No thank you!
We're in Wichita, KS, tonight and have had dinner at a favorite of ours here...PF Chang's and are back to our motel and watching the people going in to the Chamber for the President's speech.
Our weather has been great, and getting thru Fort Worth and OK City went fine. Last big city for us is Kansas City, but we now go north of the city and then head flat out for Iowa! I don't know of we'll get home tomorrow or Thurs. It'll depend on how we're feeling when we get to Des Moines. I hope the weather continues clear, though we know it'll be a lot colder than we've had so far.
Good to hear you're all doing ok.
Jane
I committed a big BOO BOO today. My cleaning ladies were here as scheduled, although late. Bonney came to pick me up to go to Opelika so that I could drop off my Icelandic sweater at the knitting shop over there and then we went to the pub for lunch and afterwards to an ice cream shop for ice cream. When I got home I had 2 very worried calls from my once a month bridge club. Brownie and Sandra came to pick me up about 11:00 and were worried when I didn't answer the door and Libba called, too. They thought I might have had to go back to the hospital. I had so much written on my calendar that I just overlooked today's luncheon/bridge game. I hope they'll forgive me.
Not much else going on here. Tim has asked me to go through my check book and make a list of donations. I'll try to get that done tomorrow. I need to call my accountant and tell her I'm getting my paperwork together. She only does a few taxes--she used to work for a big accounting firm and had no family time from February through April. She now works in a state accounting office, but is able to go home at 5:00 and that is better for her. I think Tim will come over here tomorrow or the next day and start printing out some of the reports that have been sent to me by e-mail.
I hope you've all had a good day. Jane, I hope the weather stays clear for your last leg home.
Sue
Sorry about your missing bridge, Sue - I hate it when that happens. LOL
The fierce line of storms went through here in about 20 minutes this afternoon (3:25-3:35 pm). There was no damage in our immediate area, but some in surrounding areas. We were pretty lucky, I think. But we did get about 0.6" of rain in that 20 minutes!
So Much damage around Illinois. We were so lucky. Like we were in a Bubble. just went around us. Heavy wind but no damage.
We're home! We were tired, so only brought in the cooler and our suitcases. We can unpack the car tomorrow. The heat is getting back up to where we keep it when we're here, and we've called the TV people to put our bill back up and take the tv off vacation mode.
Weather was perfect! We may have some snow tomorrow, so we came on home, rather than stay in Des Moines as we usually do.
Tomorrow night we're having supper with friends and will be going out for Friday, I think. So, just need to stock up on the normal stuff we always have on hand.
Jane
Mary and Jeanne, I'm glad that the storm has not brought damage to you. Hopefully it will die down soon. We are having a thunderstorm now, but I'm thinking it is just passing over. No emergency signals on radio or TV now.
Jane, woo hoo on making it home safely and before the snow. Welcome home!
Hi to every Buddy checking in. I'm listening to the classical music channel on my TV and reading, but I'm going to bed soon. Our bridge club is meeting at Chicken Salad Chick tomorrow at 11:00. Ethel will pick me up about 10:45. We'll eat our lunch and then play bridge there.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Hi Gals, just now getting in here because I did my usual Thursday grocery shopping, ate lunch and then had an hour long phone conversation with Lori! Found out that Scottie, her younger son who is graduating from UIC in May has been accepted into NYU for his PhD studies. He would rather go to U of Michigan, but hasn't heard from them yet. Georgetown also accepted him for a Masters, but they don't offer a doctorate. Her other son got a good job offer requiring a move to Ft. Wayne, but don't know if he will take it or not.
Jane, so glad you got home safely and quickly ahead of the storm! You'll need to rest up a day or so before you get everything unpacked, laundered, and put away.
Mary, glad you didn't have any storm damage. Charlotte had some and some power outages, but we just had heavy blowing rain for a short period. No problems.
Jeanne, you were lucky. Illinois is tornado hell! All of those flat MW states get way too many of them. Although southern IN isn't as flat, we still got a lot too.
Hi to all. Sharon
Ethel forgot what time to pick me up today and didn't get here until almost 12:00. Evidently some others were late, too, as we all ended up in line about the same time. I had a cup of soup and a pimento cheese (home-made --well really store made, but like the kind I make) sandwich. We ate together at a table large enough for 8 people and then moved to their larger dining area with tables for 4 and played bridge. I had good hands and bad hands, but enjoyed the company and a nice outing.
I'm going to a funeral home in about an hour. One of the ladies in my once a month bridge club who lived in the assistant living where we played died last weekend. Carolyn is driving and picking up my neighbor Brownie and me at 5:45. The family is having visitation this evening and will have a service tomorrow, I think, but I won't be able to attend. They might be having a small private service at the same place as the visitation rather than at her church.
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
good Morning Yesterday we had a wonderful time at the Hospital visit. One lady in particular, We had finished our floor and went down to the 2nd to meet the other 3 teams. there was a blind lady who want the dogs to come to her room, so we each (all 5) took our dog in and described to to her what the dog looked like, the breed, a description of the way the dogs fur looked the coloring etc. She really knew her dogs and asked all the right questions about each dog and bred. It was really a fin visit with her.
Today we have our first school visit at the Nazarene Church school.
Saturday afternoon greetings. It's beautiful out, but mid 30s, so feels cold to me.
I'm exhausted. We went out for Friday fish fry, and I suspect something in the oil or whatever is something my body doesn't like. I had such itching of my legs and horrible leg cramps. I suspect some sort of peanut oil and some nuts make me itch. Weird!
I'm trying to catch up on laundry and we've now been through the mail...and have tons for the recycle people!
I haven't tackled the tax stuff yet...maybe next week. ::)
jane
Marilyn, glad you had such a good hospital visit. Good work!
jane, I'm sure it's always a temperature shock when you get home. My friends are finally getting to head to the Valley after the 15th. They're planning to spend a few days there, and then just do some general touring in the area (San Antonio, etc.) They know it's spring break month, but only plan to be gone for about a month. Fun to just wander.
Absolutely nothing going on around here. Duplicate was okay yesterday - nothing special - ended up in the middle.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Hi Gals, Sue, sounds like you had a nice bridge luncheon. Sorry about the loss of one of the members. I guess we're at that age where we are losing more and more of our friends and acquaintances. The gal in our SS class that has liver cancer is going down hill fast and is on Hospice care. So sad and she's only my age.
Marilyn, what a nice visit with the blind lady. I know she enjoyed every minute talking with you and feeling the dogs.
Jane, I'm sorry you're having an allergic reaction. I presume you have taken Benedryl. Sounds like you need to check on what kind of oil they use to fry things. I'm sure you are tired. Trying to get everything back in sync is a real job. The taxes can wait.
I have nothing out of the ordinary to report except that we had a hard frost last night that took all our magnolia blossoms. :'( They were so pretty and now are just brown things.
Hi Mary, you snuck in while I was typing. Glad is all okay on your end.
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend. Sharon
Nice Sunday morning here in Iowa. We got out for a walk while the temps are mild....52...and stopped at a cafe for breakfast before coming on home. It's nice to be home at 10:30 am with our walk finished and breakfast over (and no cleanup!)
I feel so much better today....I think sleep finally has restored me...I don't feel like I'm in an "exhausted bubble" as I have for the last few days.
Time to put away all the laundry and begin to look at the income tax stuff. UGH! :buck2:
jane
I did absolutely nothing yesterday except read the paper. At least today, I've done laundry. LOL
Hi Gals. We're back from SS & church and a special fellowship time for one of our SS class members who is leaving us to go back up to NY to an assisted living nearer his family. He had been a member of the church here about 30 years and sang in the choir, a quartet, taught SS and Bible Study, so an important member of our church. He is the one who lost his wife about 6 mos ago to liver cancer. Sad to see him go but I'm sure it is best for him. Then we heard at church that the wife of another important member of our church had died suddenly yesterday from a diabetic coma (they think). She was probably in her 60's. Her husband taught one of our disciples classes and their grown kids were in the class as well, so we got to know them all pretty well. So sad.
Anyway, I have my usual load of towels in and need to go change them and put in another load. Nothing else going on here.
Jane, I'm glad you're feeling more rested and ready to tackle the dreaded tax stuff! ;)
Mary, we all need some days like yours yesterday.
Hi to all. Sharon
Hi Buddies. Nancy G. picked me up for SS. We only had 3 students in our class this morning. We have a special class going on downstairs and it sounds interesting, but I would have to walk down the hall to the elevator and then walk back under the main floor and down a ramp (where I'm afraid of falling) into the large meeting room where the new class is held. The topic is race relations and might be worthwhile, but not worth another fall. In the sanctuary this morning at 11:00 we had communion but the 2 female pastors were in charge and it moved smoothly and quickly. Afterwards I went to BK for lunch. My friend Ethel brought me home.
I've been watching women's basketball games since coming home as well as reading this morning's paper which was late today. South Carolina had a tough game with Mississippi State, but managed to get the Win. Now UCF is playing UConn and I'm hoping UCF wins, but I think Gino will pull it out. UConn is now ahead.
I worked for a long time yesterday writing down the donations I made--and when finished realized I'd written the ones from 2015, not 2016, so I need to start over with 2016. Tim will probably come by and be disappointed that I did this. I've contacted my accountant and she knows I'm working on it. Not all my forms are here from the accounts I need to report.
This up coming week is going to be busy. I have several appointments I need to keep, a garden club meeting, and a haircut appointment. I think the maid service will be here at 9:00 on Tuesday, too.
Sharon, I'm sorry to hear about the 2 members of your church--the gentleman who is now widowed and the wife who died from the diabetic coma. It looks like you'll miss the member who is moving back to NY and the husband of the recent diabetic coma victim.
Not much going on here except basketball. Mostly women's games today.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Sharon, sorry to hear about your friends' losses - always tough to deal with.
Sue, enjoy your basketball. Our Lady Mocs are the Southern Conference champions - they came from behind to beat Mercer this afternoon. I'm sorry to say I didn't get to a single game this season. I don't know that I'll buy tickets next year - but I think I'll probably continue to financially support the team.
Hope everybody has a good week coming up.
Hi everyone.
It snowed here again this morning, we still went to church though as the streets were not icy and had cleared before we left.
I did a couple of loads of laundry today. Next project this week will be to get Keith's papers ready for the Accounts to do his taxes. His secretary always did all that so he doesn't really know what he need to take and what he doesn't need to take.i saved all the receipts even those that won't be going to the accountant.
yesterday I made a loaf of Sour Dough bread, mmm good.
Sue, I left a note on Adrienne's wall on Facebook, but still waiting to hear back from her.
Hi Gals. Well, my face is red today--I went to my psych therapist this morning and discovered my appt is scheduled for next Monday!! So embarrassed :tickedoff: and ticked at myself for wasting a morning. I did stop at the Dollar Store and got some greeting cards and then went to the library to see if they have the first book we're going to read in our church book club that starts next Monday night. I didn't think I could join because of not wanting to drive at night, but one of the new gals in our SS class was thinking of joining and lives here in SC and is willing to pick me up. That is so great and it will give me a chance to know her better.
I did 2 loads of laundry yesterday and have 2 more to do today. My cleaning girl is coming tomorrow and I'm going to have her help me clean out drawers and cabinets in the kitchen in addition to the normal cleaning. I can sort and rearrange, but she will do the cleaning part.
Thanks for the condolences on our church members.
IU men won their last season game before the Big 10 tournament. But they have not had a good season.
Mary, sorry you haven't made it to any of the games this season, but with your knee, I'm sure it wasn't possible. Hope you're enjoying a good swim and coffee hour.
Jane, hope you're having a nice day. How are the taxes coming?
Sue, too bad about wasting all that time on the wrong year's deductions. I keep a large envelope in my file and put donation receipts or cancelled checks and other things through the year that I know are deductible in it. That way, it's not such a hassle to find things. I'm surprised all your tax forms aren't in yet. They should have arrived by the end of Feb.
Hope you enjoyed all your games yesterday. Don't blame you for not attempting to go downstairs at church for the Bible study. We do have an elevator in our church.
Marilyn, you've gotten a lot more snow than usual this year, haven't you? Seems like. Good luck on getting all Keith's tax stuff together. I would think that that would be difficult since it isn't yours. What would Keith do without you?! Bread sounds good.
Hi Darlene, Ginny, Joy, and whoever else pops in. Sharon
Hi Buddies.....we had rain yesterday...still cloudy today...waiting to do some work in the yard....my Dr appt with urologist....went ok.....no new test or Meds...thank you God.....time change and spring break right around the corner...probably have some kids in...hope everyone is having a great Monday....Jane..glad u made it home safe....Darlene
Sharon: I've gotten as far as downloading and printing out some 1099s that are only sent online. I hate that! I keep track of our charitable deductions and out of pocket medical and dental in separate files on my Quicken so I can just print them out come tax time.
We drove down to CR today to get some items at the CoOp on Senior Monday ...discount of 20%!On an expensive probiotic Ray takes, that adds up. We came on home for lunch since my digestive track was acting up and I just wanted to get home.
I do need to do some more on our taxes today. It's a gloomy, overcast and very windy day...so good to be inside doing tax stuff.
jane
My friend, Judy, is nine months younger than I am. Last month, she had a heart attack, was taken to the hospital, and had two stents placed.
I saw her today for the first time. She looks great, and feels great, although she does tire easily. I asked her if she knew she was having a heart attack. She said she did. I asked her how she knew, and this is what she told me. She had gotten up on Sunday morning, gotten dressed, and was eating some breakfast. Her husband was still asleep. She noticed some pain in her left hand, but didn't pay too much attention to that since she has arthritis in her hands. A few minutes later, she felt some chest pain. And then she quickly took action.
She called 911 and asked for an ambulance, saying that she thought she was having a heart attack.
She took an aspirin.
She called her daughter and told her what was happening and that she needed to come.
She unlocked her front door so the EMTs could get into the house.
This is one smart lady, and I'm so proud to have her as a friend and to use her as a good example.
Pay attention!
I got all Keith's papers ready for the accountant. It wasn't hard since I am the none who writes all the checks and puts evedrything away. So I know exactly where it all is and what to put in the envelope.
I amnaged to get in two walks with freckles today in between rain spells. Wnt to the gym and Tai chi too.
I'm glad you could get the papers ready so quickly, Marilyn.
I'm about 3/4 there, I think. I had to call one place to find out how to get to the tax forms. :buck2:
We had storms last night and tornado sirens went off so we went to the basement for a bit. The storms were moving at 70 mph at times! Lots of rain and hail and, of course, winds. I just got a notice that they're to be 50 mph today so warning people in the country not to burn outside. That's not allowed here in town.
Jane
I spent most of the morning at my ENT's office. Tim dropped me off and I had to wait my turn, he examined my ears, removed wax, and sent me down to the other side of the office for a hearing test. I had, like last year, some hearing loss, but when I went back to the ENT's office, he said there is no need yet for hearing aids @ $6000 dollars. I am able to hear speech, TV, radio, etc. and happy that he agreed. He said there will come a time when I may need a hearing aid, but he didn't think I need it yet. I was very happy at his advice!
I spent most of my afternoon reading. Tammy came by with my cellphone which she had updated, so I'm good on that. I can't find my charger, so will have to get someone to take me to the phone place and get a new one. I'll probably find the charger after I buy a new one--my cleaning ladies tend to put things in different spots and I'm sure it's here somewhere.
TCM just started a movie with Richard Burton who dallied with Elizabeth Taylor and is playing an Anglican priest. He just started ranting from the pulpit and scared his congregation so much, they all left the church. I see that it was written by Tennessee Williams. He lived in Key West when we did and I met him at a few parties--he was a strange person to say the least.
I hope you've all had a good day and are avoiding bad weather. We had a rain shower just about 30 minutes ago, but nothing bad.
Darlene, I've sent you an e-mail, but haven't seen one from you, yet.
Sue
Sue, did you see my note re Adrienne?
It has been years since I have seen or heard anything on Adrienne. What is she up to?. Still living in SanFrancisco? I just met her one time. That was when both she and I were visiting Family in UK. At the time there were a group over from the Seniornets.
She posts regularly on Facebook, still living in San Franciso and she now has the cutest dog.
Thanks Angelface, for the update on Adrienne. I was pretty sure she lived in California somewhere, but didn't remember where. I traveled alone to England in 2003 and she was at her family home near London and we met at Selfridge's (or perhaps another large department store) for lunch.
Today is a busy one for me. I am waiting now for a Garden Club/Bridge friend to pick me up for a Garden Club board meeting. I have agreed (and shouldn't have) to take the president's office for 2017-18. I will be installed this afternoon at our 2:00 meeting. I need to say NO more forcefully!
I hope all are well and happy this morning with nice weather. We have a sunny, but cool day. I've taken my morning walk and would love to stay home and read, but duty calls.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Good Morning Ladies. today Freckles and I will be going to the cancer center to give the patients some doggie love and chat a bit with each person in the chemo romom and in the waiting room. Yesterday we went to the Coos Bay Head Start school to give the K-9 ambassador program to them on Safety and care for dogs.
Sue, good news on not needing hearing aids yet. I've had mine for about 3 or 4 yrs now & definitely benefit by them. I'm surprised you agreed to take on the presidency of the Garden Club. I hope it won't be too much work for you.
Yesterday, Sandra, my cleaning girl, and I cleaned out the majority of the kitchen cabinets. There are still some to do, but the worst are done. She did the hard work while I sorted or supervised. Last evening was the visitation for the wife of our church friend. We decided to go to that rather than the memorial because it gave us a chance to actually connect with him & his kids. They seem to be holding up, but are in such shock. After the visitation, John took me to Ruby Tuesday's for dinner. I had their salad bar and the wonderful shrimp pasta, half of which I brought home for today's lunch.
I have my last load of laundry in and not much planned for the rest of the day. We've had a couple storm alerts but they didn't amount to anything, just light showers.
Marilyn, I'm glad getting Keith's tax stuff was easy for you. Didn't realize you took care of his finances on a day to day basis. Definitely makes it easier. Furry Friends is really lucky you joined them. You do such good work.
Mary, hope you are doing okay. Jane, have you finished up your taxes by now? John still hasn't gone over the tax stuff with me but has promised to do so tomorrow. He needs to learn what's involved just in case I can't do it.
Hi to all. Sharon
Hi gals - just checking in. I had my mammogram this morning - always glad to get that done. And I'll go to the pulmonologist for evaluation in a little while. We're having a lovely day today. Lots of rain yesterday - about 1.25" in my rain gauge. It's still badly needed around here - we officially in "extreme drought" conditions.
Marilyn, talking to the kids about caring for pets is a major thing, IMO - too many have no idea of what's involved in pet care. Good job!
Sue, I'm with Sharon - surprised you accepted a presidency, especially since you're not driving right now. In any case, I know you'll do a great job.
Sharon, all sounds good in your world. As it does with Jeanne.
Hi to jane, Darlene, and all the other Buddies.
Cool day and VERY windy....not pleasant at all to be out.
I played bridge today with "the girls" and had a good time, but terrible cards!
Sharon....I did finish the paperwork and the papers are now in the hands of the tax people. Whew! Ray would be totally lost, too, if I didn't do the paperwork. I keep track all year long of out of pocket medical on my Quicken, taxes, paid, etc., mileage to doctors, so I can just print that out and give it to the tax people along with the paperwork from the bank, brokerage, etc
Nothing much doing this afternoon....think I"ll change into soft clothes and do some reading.
I can hardly stand to watch the various news shows anymore.
jane
Angel. Now I thought that Adrianne was a Cat Lover. Think she had a couple before she moved out of her house. Always had photo's on Seniornet.
Her Granddaughter that she met back then must be getting into her 20s now.
Sue. You must be feeling much better if you decided to take over that Presidency job. Maybe you know that will always be someone to drive you.
I stopped taking on any of those jobs. Because of being in Finance they always thought I should at least take the Treasurer. I found in any position it was so hard to get people to volunteer to do any thing and one ended up doing to much. But if it is not a busy one then you will enjoy it. Gardeners are a different type of people . One of mine was Bowling .
So windy here still. Say we are going to get quite a good snow storm Friday night. Hope the wind dies down before then. Watch out JANE. you may get some. Going down to 13 deg. It 58 today.
I'm back from the pulmonologist with probably-not-unexpected report. She told me I have "mild to moderate COPD" and prescribed me a daily maintenance Rx (Proventil) and a "rescue inhaler" (Anoro Ellipta). I'm to go back to see her in two months. So we'll see what happens with that.
Jeanne - I hope you don't get too much snow.
jane - sorry about the cards, but hooray for getting the tax stuff done.
Mary the Proventil is the rescue inhaler and the Anoro Ellipta is the daily one. I just stopped the Anoro and went back on the Spirva for daily and have Ventolin for the rescue in haler.
Not the ones I have Marilyn - I have a sample inhaler, and it's Anoro. ????
Is this the one you have Mary http://www.startwithanoro.com/index.html?cc=BBAB36F6E8E1&pid= (http://www.startwithanoro.com/index.html?cc=BBAB36F6E8E1&pid=) I would talk to your pharmacist. That is the one I had for my daily inhaler.
Yes, Marilyn - maybe I got the term wrong - she said I could use it once a day if I thought it was necessary after I started on the daily medications. I should get the pills in a few days. (It's in process with my mail-order Rx supplier). Thanks for setting me straight. :2funny:
Note: I haven't been able to use the little emoticons and other boxes above the "Reply" box here - and all of a sudden I noticed today that they were working for me. Go figure!
Mary you are very welcome.
Mary, I'm sorry to hear that you have COPD but glad they have meds for it. I hope they help you breathe more easily.
Marilyn, you do so much, your meds must really help your COPD.
Jane, sorry about the bridge but yea on the taxes. I hate wind!
It's 70 and sunny here today with little to no breeze. Perfect. John actually got out and did some of the yard stuff that needed done. I've done the grocery and that's about it.
Jeanne, there is snow predicted for the NC mtns and possibly a light dusting into Charlotte on Sat. Don't like that.
Sharon
Went for blood work this morning and there were snow pellets coming down as I went into the Lab, but it didn't last long. Too cold for anything outside, so I've been doing laundry and other stuff around here. Called for an appt with the carpet cleaners...a new one to me since the one I used before has a phone no. that no longer works, so he must have retired. Also called the electrician to get on his list for this month, hopefully.
Tonight I hope to go to the coffee shop for Knit Night. It's been a long time since I've been.
jane
Sherry yes my meds do help me tremendously. I river, I didn't have enough to last the whole time we were there, I was without for 4 days. I hardly ever take that chance of going without them. When I had difficulty getting them filled in the process of the in surance3 c hange, I just used my rescue inhaler a couple of times a day.
For Sue or anyone who has her email, I got this back from Adrienne Jonas.
"i remember meeting someone at Selfridges - more info please and give me last name so we can get in touch again"
I can't remember where everyone met for lunch when the group went to London. The Seniornet group. That is where I met them. I had my family with me and we had just gone into London for the Day.
Angelface, I'm Sue who met Adrienne @ Selfridges. Can you get to my info page where you will find my last name (I think)? Let me know if you can't find it and I will send you a personal message.
SCFSue
Buddies, Tim took me to the neurologist I met in the hospital this morning at 8:00 a.m. I had some little tests, both mental and physical. She wants me back on the Aricept, so I am going to start it on Sunday evening. I always start my new week of meds on Monday a.m. and that will keep me close to that. Please keep your fingers crossed that I will have no more seizures!
Sue
Sue, I saw your email but not your last name. So I decided to remove myself as a middleman and sent you both, each other's email.
Cool day here...down in the 20s. Maybe snow to come this weekend. :buck2:
I've been cleaning the stove...oven door a mess after Ray did an Italian meatloaf yesterday. I think we'll put it on clean since it's cool out and we're gong out for fish with friends tonight.
We're also off this afternoon to look for a new floor lamp. Ours had stopped working.
We only have two furniture stores in town, so we'll see how f we can find anything without having to go out of town.
Jane
Another beautiful day, altho a little cooler. Sat nt/Sun AM we are to have a rain/snow mix, but nothing important. The ground is already too warm.
I went to Waxhaw, a nearby town, to get a blood test today for my procedure next Friday. I also mailed the taxes while there.
This afternoon, I took Bunny to the vet and sure enough, she has a massive UTI again & so is on 2 antibiotics. All told--$194!!! She's one expensive pup. Then I had to stop at the grocery to pick up some deli turkey as that is the only thing she will take a pill in.I'm pooped now.
I'm getting my hair cut and highlighted tomorrow. This gal has never highlighted me before. I hope she does a good job. She gives a wonderful cut.
Jane, I hope your snow doesn't amount to much. Sorry for your Iowa team last night. IU was really fired up. I hope it continues. Hope you can find a new lamp. It is so aggravating when they stop working. I used to change the parts out, but with my tremor, I can't do that kind of fine muscle thing anymore.
Have a good Friday night, Buddies. Sharon
My laptop got a nasty virus last night. The Zeus virus locked it up tight. :tickedoff: After swimming this morning, I took it to staples. They're going to clean it out and put in some more protection. I'll get it back tomorrow. Sighhhhh!
Long day today. Swimming, Staples, mani/pedi, bridge. My partner and I didn't do very well. Only 49%, but still fun. Hard to "type " on the iPad. :) but I'm glad I have it.
Angelface, thanks for the info about Adrienne. I've sent her an e-mail and am waiting for an answer.
Jane, I cleaned my oven the day I later had the seizures and I've been wondering ever since if the smell from the oven cleaner caused the seizures--I needed something to blame it on!
Sharon, poor Bunny AND you and John. Having a sick dog is NOT fun. I hope the meds help cure it very quickly.
Oh, Mary. Computer viruses stink, too. I hope that the Staples techs solve it for you quickly. You had a busy day yesterday and am glad, too, that you had your iPad to use in the absence of your other computer.
I'm planning to watch Basketball games today--lots of tournament finals, but will do my walking first and a few household chores. I'll reset my clocks for Daylight time this evening, but I'll probably skip church tomorrow morning as I don't know if I'll be able to get ready that early.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Sue. You could be right. Some cleaning fluids could effect brain. Twice in years past I have past out from using. I watch what I use now.
I never have gotten the email part ofcomcast to work .just given up on it. Use gmail
Technology is gettin to complicated now. My tv. Internet. Home phone. Mobile phone have all given problems. So far o.k now. Comcast have had to issue a refund on my bill last 3 months.
Garth brooks tickets for him coming here April went on sale on line yesterday .has to be bought online only .the whole system broke down in first hour. C cards charged but no tickets sent by email. Say will be 10 days now before can be fixed. His show will now be for r 3 nights not 2. All seats at 79 dollars. Can't pick a seat.
Sue...if you clean your oven yourself with chemicals that could indeed have affected you. My oven is one that has a clean cycle, but there are still odors with that. It burns off the "stuff" inside, I guess, and just leaves a white ash to wipe out with a damp paper towel. It surely does get hot, though, which is why I do it on cold days. It sure heats up the kitchen.
Ice on the backwater this morning and clear and crisp. Lots of cars at both the grocery and WalMart...ahead of snow for tomorrow and Monday, I'm sure. We had to go both places to get everything we wanted and both of us cooking today. I made a beef stew for the crock pot and Ray's doing an asparagus, proscutto risotto in his pressure cooker.
So, cooking and the never-ending laundry are on the docket for today. Had a text from WI friends we know in TX...he got shingles in his hairline even though he'd had the shot. She says some days are better than others.
Off, like Sue, to watch some basketball and read. Iowa is out of the Big 10 tournament and the NCAA, I'm sure, so I can watch the tournament without stress! :thumbup:
jane
jane, your beef stew sounds great, but I'd REALLY like to have some of Ray's risotto. :thumbup:
Sue, I hope you have a self-cleaning oven. I have to say I've never cleaned an oven, except with one that is self-cleaning. Until I had one of those, the stoves I had were all old ones, and probably would have disintegrated if they'd been cleaned. ;D I'm sure the fumes could have caused some problems. Those chemicals are strong.
I've just come back from picking up my laptop! :smitten: It's working fine, and I'm SO much happier. I'd hate to be snowed in and not have the computer. Last night was one of those nights when I was up for a couple of hours in the middle. I really hate those! Usually, if I can't sleep in the bed, I'll drop right off once I move to the chair. But that didn't happen from 3 to almost 5. I finally went back to the bed, and did sleep for a couple more hours. Oh, well - better luck tonight.
Stay safe and warm, Buddies!
We did our weekly Walmart run this morning it started to rain just as we finished ht shopping. I now have a loaf of bread ready for the oven and will need to fix lunch shortly. I was so hoping to get Freckles out to walk with me so the rain better stop pretty soon.
I didn't sleep we;ll last night. I went to Music practice for Sunday service and was really belting out the songs so much that my throat was burning by the time I got home. it bothered me all night so this morning I at a spoonful of Raw Wild flower local honey and let that just kind of slide down my throat. It really helped to added with a cup of hot coffee. It is almost all better now so I should be able to sing tomorrow. without belting it out, Pastor can just the sound for me. He brought a whole set of Gaither CD's that he wants me to chose songs from to do specials. The CD's also have the lyrics that will go up on the screen which is a big help
It is a few years now since I use my oven. I store things in it. I use a toaster oven and also have a large one that is convention. Sits on kitchen counter corner. Along with 3 size crock pots, MW. and lots of other gadgets for grilling I don't need oven for anything. Its not a self cleaner. How I remember years ago having to clean a oven. How that stuff smelled. When I got this one I used the Foil liners. Even have the top burners lined.
Wi Fi has quit working in the house. Computer was saying Server not found but that they got fixed over phone. Ipad and things don't work. I am not in the mood to mess today. Just turned all off.
MaryZ. Glad you go your computer fixed. Last week it was the TV giving problems. I don't have lights showing on the modem and so told them to just bring a new one out. Will be Monday afternoon now. Will go to a movie Tomorrow anyway. running out of patience with Technology.
Hi Gals, sounds like the technology gremlins have been at work. Mary, I'm glad you all up and running again. The Zeus virus is supposed to be a bad one. Did you lose any data? Glad you had fun at bridge. 49% isn't bad.
Jeanne, I know what you mean that when too much stuff goes out, you just want to wash your hands of it for a while.
I need to clean my oven. It is self cleaning, but I melted a plastic plate cover in there. I got most of it out, but I'm almost afraid to run the self cleaner for fear what's left of the plastic residue will catch fire. I haven't used the spray oven cleaners in eons. I used to though before I had the self cleaners. Sue, I've heard that you can put a container of ammonia in the oven over night and it will loosen all the grease, etc. Haven't tried it though.
I got my hair cut and highlighted this afternoon. It looks really nice. After I got home though, I started having diarrhea & was nauseous. Don't know why. Took an immodium and may have soup for dinner.
Marilyn, how can you have fresh baked bread and cakes in the house all the time without eating them? I'd gain a ton. No will power on things like that so just don't fix them anymore unless we have company.
We're supposed to get a very little bit of snow tomorrow, but I'm sure it will be gone by nightfall. It was in the low 50's today and a high of 40 for tomorrow. Enough already. I thought spring was here!!
Sue, thanks for the commiseration over Bunny. She seems fine today. No more accidents, and she's thrilled to get the pills wrapped in turkey again. ;D Well, it is about time for me to get some dinner on. Sharon
Sorry about your technology gremlins, Jeanne - hope it all works out. What movie are you going to see?
Marilyn, I'm sure you'll do great with your singing - I know the listeners will enjoy it.
Sharon, I don't think I lost anything on the computer - I don't have anything really important on it in any case. Re your oven, google something like "natural nontoxic way to clean oven" or something like that. I've seen something recently, I think, using baking soda and cut oranges or lemons. It might be worth some investigation. Of course, I don't even have an oven any more. LOL
I've been talking to a very old (length of time, not age) friend recently. Many years ago, when we were living in Hendersonville, north of Nashville, I was a charter member starting a local chapter of the League of Women Voters. I'm no longer active in LWV, although I've kept up my membership. The chapter in Hendersonville is having its 50th anniversary in May. I can't believe it! They're looking for as many charter members as they can find to invite to a dinner. And they found me - not that it was hard. So I'm planning to go. It'll be fun to see some of the gals from the old days. And there are a couple I still keep in touch with. It was an exciting time.
We had sleet earlier, but have had a pitiful amount of snow so far (9 pm) - maybe that's all.
MaryZ The movie I am going to see is called" United Kingdom" British film and a true story. I remember it happening in 1946. in London. As a young girl then we thought so romantic. A man from South Africa. Son a a King there. Was living in UK. Attending Cambridge I believe. Fell in love with a white British girl. Just a Office worker. His father died making him next in line for King. He was determined to marry this girl. He did and they went back to Zimbabwe. Africa Country refused to accept but he fought for the right to rule and keep his wife.
I never did keep up with what happened and so will be interested to see. I know they had 2 children.
I don't think the movie will do well as it is even just being shown for 4 days here at the small Art theatre. Happened so long ago.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_United_Kingdom (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_United_Kingdom)
Sunday morning and Daylight Savings Time!
It seems it comes earlier each year, and I don't know why they change it. The old "for the farmers milking" is no longer valid and hasn't been for years. The big dairy farms have, in some cases, 24 hr milking and many now have automated revolving platforms the cows step onto.
Marilyn....hope the throat is better.
Mary...good to have the virus off the computer.
Jeanne...technology seems really messed up at your house. Comcast seems to cause you a lot of problems.
Sharon...hope you're feeling better
Bubble....hi to you!
Cold here still and a winter snow storm predicted for this afternoon into tomorrow. We're probably going to just be watching basketball and doing some cooking.
Lots of colds and flu around here...nursing home has restricted visitors for 10 days...so many sick out there.
Jane
Jeanne, I've seen the ads for that movie - should be interesting.
We had some sleet last night, and then a pitiful amount of snow overnight - just enough to cover my deck, and it's almost all gone now, with the sunshine and warmer temps. Weekly laundry is done, and paper read. I napped through CBS Sunday Morning, but I always record it (just in case that happens). So I can watch it this afternoon. :)
Jeanne, I've read about the movie too. Sounds interesting.
Marilyn, how did your solo go? Voice all better now?
Jane, yes, I'm feeling better. I had soup for dinner with tea and crackers and that seemed to settle it. Apparently nothing serious.
Mary, had to laugh at your taping your show in case you fell asleep during it. Glad to know someone else does that, except mine is usually the evening news.
We got about 2" of very wet snow, but it melted as soon as it hit any pavement, so driving to church wasn't bad. It had stopped snowing by the time we got out. The trees were all so pretty with the snow on them, especially the redbuds where you could see the pink peeping through. When we got home, all the snow was off of the trees in our back garden. Still some on the lawn, but not much. I should be gone by nightfall. I'm sure it didn't do any good to the spring flowers!
I put out a container of beef & noodles to have for dinner tonight. Just sounded good! I have one load in the washer and another to put in, but that's all I'm going to do constructive today! Sharon
snowing hard here today. Maybe one that will need shoveling later. Think will just relax, read and watch movies.
Noticed it was still dark at 7am. That is bad as we have school buses picking up the first children at that time. Awful on these cold mornings. They should not make that time change until later in the spring.y
We had 6-7 inches overnight. Kid next door hadn't appeared by 10:00 (no school today), so Ray and I got out. I shoveled the front work while he got the snow blower going. We both worked on the lower driveway where the snowplow put up a heavy, icy mix. We got that finished when Caleb appeared, and he did the rest of the driveway. He did apologize.
We had a guy coming to measure our countertops so needed things cleared. Snow now shoveled is melting, but it's to be cold overnight, so places will refreeze.
Jane
jane, yuck! Especially on having to do some of your own shoveling.
Jeanne, glad you didn't get any snow.
Marilyn, thanks again for trying to set me straight on the medications. I called the doctor's office this morning and I had totally misunderstood what I was told. My brain usually hears better than that. Anyhow, I'm supposed to use the Anoro puffer daily with the Proventil as a rescue. My Rx provider is supposed to have the Anoro in the mail, but I hadn't heard anything about the Proventil. The med office was going to check on it. But then I got a letter today from ExpressScripts telling me that Proventil is not on my formulary, so I don't know what will come from that. I've called the doc's office again to let them know that information. Sighhhh
It's chilly today and overcast, but no precipitation - at least not yet. I went to swimming this morning, and will be going to bridge tonight, but that's it for the day.
Hi to all the Buddies!
I've been to my therapist this morning. She recommended deep breathing several times a day to relieve the stress of the pain. I'll try it.
I also went to computer club. It was about getting rid of cable and using streaming via computer or add-ons like Roku or Hulu. I decided that though our set up is expensive, we're better off staying with cable. John's TV isn't a smart one and if it all sounds pretty complicated to me, I think it would be impossible for him. He just isn't into technology.
Tonight is the church book club. We're just organizing tonight and will be reading THE CREED by Adam Hamilton for our first book. It is essentially an explanation and expansion of the Apostle's Creed. I've read about 50 pages so far. Not a fast read.
Mary, it's raining lightly here and about 40 degrees. Good luck with your ventilators, etc. I hope they are really helpful to you. When I went in for an evaluation, the pulmonologist said my lung capacity, etc. was okay even though I am somewhat short of breath. She gave me some ventilators to try, but I couldn't tell they helped me Have fun at bridge.
Jane, you & Ray should have called the boy to come get you shoveled. There is no way either of you ought to be doing that now! What kind of countertops are you putting in?
Jeanne, Lori said they are really getting snowed in in Chicago. Surprised you aren't getting some too.
Hi to Darlene, Marilyn, JOy, Sue, Ginny and anyone else who comes in. Ginny, we haven't heard from you in quite a while. Sharon
Sharon.....I'm not sure on the countertops....man who owns the store came to measure...he suggestd against granite in this old house because of the veins of granite cracking...and said Quartz is about 3 to 4 times more than laminate. So...we'll see when we go down to look at patterns. He said they've had granite crack while delivering a countertop!
Mail people here returned one of our 1099s as "may have changed address." They deliverd all the others, so I need to go to PO and find out what the heck they were doing and why!
Grrrrr!
Jane
Hi ..this has not been a good day for me.....this morning my Mr Coffee...quit on me..would not brew...had to drag out my back up...got to have a cup of coffee first thing...I had purchased replacement insurance for it for two dollars...glad I did....they are sending me a free one..I think I will change brands on my next one I have to buy...I like the programmable ones...also there was an outage...so without internet for a few hours....don't know reason for that..sun is out and about 70 degrees here...hope everyone else's day has been better..Darlene
The singing went Yesterday. However overnight my throat is all scratchy and was hoarse when I got up this morning. There is a cold around here that is trying to catch me but I am hoping to out run that sucker with cough drops Comtrex andn lots of prayer. It isn't my cold and I don't want it.
I've had a clumsy couple of days. I hit my head on the corner of the cupboard Saturday, and scraped my shoulder on the top corner of Keith's computer desk when I kind of lost my balance. then today I scraped the corner of the bathroom door over my toes, good thing I had shoes on.
Tim picked me up at 11:00 and took me to Laredo's where Kris met us for lunch. Since it was my birthday lunch 2 days early I had a small Margarita, Kris had a frozen margarita and Tim had a Corona beer. I did have my usual 2 tacos, rice, and beans. My birthday is not until Wednesday, (the Ides of March--the 15th) and I will be 80 years old! I don't want to think I'm that old.
At 2:45, a friend picked me up for book club. We had a guest speaker, Chad Gibbs, who writes funny stories about sports, his kids, travel, etc. It was interesting and sometimes funny. He stays home with the boys and his wife is a pediatrician who works in an office.
Next month we're reading/discussing The Boys in the Boat about American young men who participated in the Berlin Olympics. I have my copy already, but haven't started reading it.
I'm off to bed shortly. My cleaning ladies are supposed to be here by 9:00 and Bonney will pick me up for Circle Meeting about 9:15. I need to get the cleaning ladies check ready and I'm trying to straighten things up before going to bed, so they can get everything dusted, etc.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Ouch, Marilyn - and I hope you outrun that cold.
Happy Early Birthday, Sue! Glad you had a good lunch.
There's a cold rain tonight - ugh! And I was out driving in it. Double-ugh! Duplicate again tonight. As usual, my partner and I sat N/S, and out of 20 hands, I think we bid on maybe four of them. I know all N/S couples play the same cards, but it's still not much fun when you don't ever get to bid, much less play. I keep saying next time will be better. But home safe and snug and ready for the late news and bedtime.
Sleep well, Buddies!
Maryz.
We finely got our share of the snow. Stil. Coming down. Hope it warms up a little to help move it.
Coming down with a cold and so not going out.
Happy Birthday Sue Darlene
Marilyn...hope you can outrun the cold.
Jeanne...looks like you weren't running fast enough to miss it.
Mary...ugh on driving weather.
Sue..Happy 80th Birthday a day early...and lunch sounds enjoyable with Tim and Kris.
Darlene...good to have replacement on the way. I don't think any of them last very long anymore...whether it's a cheap one or an expensive one. The programmables are nice.
Sharon...hope the deep breathing helps. Next week you get the pain gizmo?
Trying to find an electrician...they're hard to get here. One we had and was so good says he can't make it as a single electrician with the costs of liability insurance, health insurance for his family, etc., so he quit and works for someone else (not doing electrical). Now to find someone..Ray's called...one number in phone book has no answer and no answering maching; he left a message on another...no response so far.
Cold here...22 now and to go to single digits tonight, I guess, so not much snow melting. I'm glad we got it all off our walks and driveway...and the roads are clear, of course. However, shoulders and chest muscles are sore from the shoveling, of course!
Ray's gone to do the grocery shopping. I made a veg soup last night and all those veggies...and esp. the cabbage are doing a number on me, this morning! :2funny:
jane
Jane. I am chewing on the tums also this morning. All this talk about eating lots of Fruit, Veg.and grains. Think about ready to give it up.
I bough Orange juice again and also trying Coconut milk. Both bothering me big time. Going back to regular milk today and use the orange juice in cooking.
We had rain all day yesterday + low temps. Today is cloudy and cold. Yuck. Supposed to be in 60's by weekend. Thank goodness.
Marilyn, hope you can escape the cold. I swear by Coldeeze lozenges. Try to slow down and do things more deliberately and maybe you will save yourself some bruises. I always go at things too fast and end up with bumps and bruises too.
Mary, bummer on the cards. I hate games like that. I also agree on the weather!
Jane, what about sealed wood countertops? If I had it to do today, I would put in the quartz, but I know they are expensive. We have granite and it's okay, but I don't have the problems you do. The soup sounds good. Bummer on the tax forms!
My procedure is this Friday, the 17th. I'm wearing green and hoping for some good Irish lluck for success from it!
I slept in today. I was so tired from all the activity yesterday plus not sleeping till 2:30 the night before.
Darlene, we have a programmable Mr Coffee and have had it about 3 yrs, I think. We like it. We had had 2 or 3 of the coffeemakers that grind the beans right before brewing. While the coffee was great, none of them lasted much over a year, so we went to the Mr Coffee. I don't drink coffee anymore because of the caffeine and its effect on my tremor, but John would die without his!
Jeanne, you're wise to stay in.
Happy early birthday, Sue! 80 is a big one! Not far in my future either. Glad you had a nice lunch with Tim & Kris.
I'm not doing a lot today. Sharon
Just to chime in on the coffeepot discussion. At the house, we had a Mr. Coffee (or comparable brand) with a clock/timer. They're not expensive, and I never expected one to last more than 3-4 years. I never got any kind of warranty. John and I both drank coffee, and sipped almost all day long. When I moved and it was just me, Jean suggested I get a Keurig. I got one that is one-cup-at-a-time (no water reservoir). Now I make usually 2-3 cups a day, and it's great for me. The coffee pods cost more, and I hate using all those little plastic pots. But you can get a refillable thing-y and do your own. I tried that, but decided it was just too much trouble. So that's one of my luxuries. :thumbup:
Ray makes his coffee one cup at a time with one of those glass and stainless cone things....got it at Target. I have 't drunk coffee in years now...too acid for my stomach and not as calming to me as my tea.
I took some Beano and that settled down my digestive track quite a bit.
I've been sorting papers and filing and talked to one Fund we're having moved into an Edward Jones account at the Fund's request. Apparently whoever we bought it from is out of business and switched it back to the head office, and they send me letters every so often to please consider moving to a brokerage. So, we did, and it's all set. It's their tax form someone at the PO sent back!
Jane
Good Evening, Buddies. I've been reading and watching basketball games--men's tonight. I'm going to bed soon, though, to read a bit and early lights out. Tomorrow is my actual birthday and Bonney will pick me up about noon to take me to Brick Oven for our favorite veggie pizza and probably a beer. I've had birthday cards from sister Linda, brother Jeff and wife Karen, and Charlie, which was a surprise. I haven't heard from him for quite a while--and he even remembered that this is my 80th. I had one from Bill's first wife yesterday. We've remained good friends.
My cleaning crew was late this morning and I left a key on my table plus their check at 9:20 as Bonney and Jean were waiting to take me to my Circle meeting. We had about 14 members there and good brunch items plus an interesting presentation led by a member who'd never presented a lesson. I had picked up last years lesson book by accident, so wasn't able to check it out during the discussion, but have looked at it this evening. She did a good job.
I've been watching basketball (men's) for a while this evening, but am giving it up and going to bed to read for a while. It's pretty cold here tonight--my furnace has been running most of the evening. When I walked around the 3 blocks of my neighborhood about 4:00 this afternoon, it was really chilly out there. We've had a really mild winter and this is really the first wintry day of the year.
I hope all are well. Has anyone heard from GinnyAnn?
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Wednesday is usually a swim day. But I got a surprise after I was dressed and went to put up the bird feeders on my deck. It was 24* and there was a light dusting of snow on the deck. I checked the TV, and the schools are delayed opening, and some slick spots on the roads. I know it wasn't much, and I probably wouldn't have had any problems. But, at my age (81 tomorrow - Happy Birthday today, Sue), I don't need to be out on any chancy roads in the dark on these hills. So no swim today. Who knows what the rest of the day will bring.
Good Morning Ladies/Buddies. This morning I will be taking Keith to the Eye Dr. for the Glaucoma testing. It is raining here but that is nothing new for Oregon. At least the streets are not icy which concerns Mary about her streets this morning. Best to stay at home Mary.
Jeanne and Jane how deep is the snow where you are? I have been seeing the awful storms going on from the Midwest East.
I got a card from my Medigap insurance that I need to attend an Orientation Meeting that is 90 minutes long next week. I just hope my rate doesn't go up with them bill that they are trying to pass in DC. I saw that the seniors may have to pay 750% more than they are now I do hope that doesn't happen. I like this plan that pays My chiropractor and the Silver and Fit program too.
Good morning, Buddies. Mary, you beat me to the birthday greetings--but I'll be wishing you a Happy 81st again tomorrow. Yes, I'm the big 80 today--and happy to be that and walking around on my own. If I could just drive myself, I'd be in hog heaven. Bonney is coming by when she finishes her Wednesday morning bridge to take me to Brick Oven for a pizza and probably a beer. We usually go there about 6:00 in the evening, but she is trying not to drive much after 5:00 in the afternoon. I've just showered, shampooed, and dressed and am ready to go. I've done a load of laundry and that's going to be it for today. I still need to finish today's crossword puzzle, but think I can get that done before time to go out.
Marilyn, I hope the Glaucoma testing for Keith goes well. I'm not sure what, if any, treatment will be for that. I know you've been worried about his eye sight for a while.
It's very chilly here today, but no snow. Last year we did have about an hour of snow in March and all my neighbors went outside and made a snow man--no larger than 6-8 inches tall. I got a kick out of that, remembering the 4-5 feet of snow we'd get in Maine every time it snowed!
I hope you all have a nice day with no weather worries. The news last night about the North East looked awful.
Sue
Marilyn, I hope Keith's eye exam goes well. I have early glaucoma, but it's not caused any problems (so far), and is being treated with twice daily eye drops. I hope it he has it, it's no more than that.
Happy Birthday, Sue!!!
Bridge was good today...had a 3NT bid and made 7! Best hand in a looong time!
Wow, Jane. How cool is that! Way to go!
Good night, Every Buddy.
Sue
Happy Birthday Mary...Darlene
Happy Birthday, Mary. I hope you have a great one!
Not much going on here today. It's pretty chilly, but after I got my morning chores done, I walked around the block bundled up like an Eskimo! I'm glad to get that out of the way.
I'm hoping Tim comes by today, but he probably won't. He stopped in yesterday to bring me some chocolates and chat for a bit. He was pretty depressed by the news that the newly revised insurance is going to push his up to EXTREMES! I'd like to give him some help with that and he certainly deserves some pay back for all he's done for me this past year.
Take care, Buddies. Have a nice day, too.
Sue
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARYZ..
Will the girls be over to celebrate with you? Hope the coming year will be a healthy one for you.
Thanks for all the birthday wishes, Buddies.
Our girls have gotten a VRBO rental here and are coming in tomorrow. One grandson and spouse will be here, too. On Saturday, we'll go to the rowing club dock and put the last of John's ashes in the river. Probably a couple of other grandsons will come just for that. And all will go home on Sunday. It'll be a fun weekend for us and laid-back (as we usually are). The weather is supposed to be warm (mid to upper 60s), cloudy, with some scattered showers.
Today is bright and sunny, but cool. I got out to get gas for the car and to get a haircut, but that's about it for my actual birthday excitement. :2funny:
Goodness, lots of posts. I hope I can remember to respond to all of them.
First of all, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARY!! I hope the weekend is a good one. I think it always is with family. Bittersweet for the scattering of the ashes, I'm sure. Hugs!
Jane, WOW, 7 NT is a biggie! Even if it wasn't bid. Your hands must have really meshed.
Sue, it has been really cold here overnight, especially. About 20 last night but up to about 47 now. Yesterday, it barely hit 40! No snow since Sunday though.
Marilyn, I hope Keith doesn't have glaucoma, but if so, hope it is the treatable kind. John has it and is having surgery next week to create a duct for the liquid to exit and relieve the pressure. If it works well, he won't have to use the eye drops which run well over $1000 a year with no insurance. Keep us posted.
Tues was Jocelyne's 28th birthday. When we called to talk to her she told us that great grandbaby #3 is on the way, due about Halloween. Another Oct. birthday!! Harrison just turned 2 so she will be a busy mama. We're so happy for them. Can't wait to see them in July.
I just got back from lthe grocery. Groan. My nerve stim procedure is tomorrow afternoon.
Mary, how are your knees doing? You just had one done, didn't you? I'm afraid that that is next up for me. The past 2 weeks, the knee that I had partially replaced has been stiff and really hurting. I can hardly get up and down from a chair. The brace hasn't helped much either. The other knee hurts too but isn't stiff. I've got to talk to some people who have had it done here and get some recommendations on who to see. I really hate this on top of my back problems.
Had really bad news about the health of a couple from HH who have returned to Lima, Oh. I hadn't been able to reach them and finally did last night. Both have serious back problems & she has had breast cancer to boot. I feel so bad about them.
I haven't seen Ginny on FB or here. I hope she is okay.
Hi to Darlene & Jeanne. Sharon
Sharon, good luck with your procedure. I had one knee replaced in October. Most of the time I don't even think about it - so that's a good thing. Sometimes at Silver Sneakers, we'll do something that causes the "natural" knee to hurt, but not the new one. So that's good, I guess. The only advice I would give if you decide to have one (or both) done is to go to a rehab place when you leave the hospital. Or, at the very least, have home health care and PT coming to your place every day. I even had PT on Saturday and Sunday - PT and OT most days. I think it would've been much harder otherwise. My doctor wasn't much in favor of rehab, but I was sure it was what I wanted.
I hope GinnyAnn checks in soon, too. We miss any of our Buddies when they're gone.
Sue...I hope Tim will accept some help from you with his insurance. He sure was there when you needed him!
Mary....nice weekend planned with your girls and grands!
Darlene...hi to you!
Jeanne...stay warm!
Marilyn...did K pass the test for his license? I hope he doesn't have glaucoma, too.
Sharon...not much here today, either...we both saw the dermatologist this morning. He burned a couple places off Ray's head and we go back in a year.
The band got here about 1:00 am....8 of them. The two girls were upstairs...one in the bed, one on an air mattress in the front office room; the fellas in sleeping bags on first floor. They were up and out by 9:15 am so an easy visit. I'm doing bed linens and towels now.
We stopped at store to get some samples to look at for counter tops.
I think it's still cold out there...low 30s...and just chills to the bone with all the snow on the ground.
jane
Keith hasn't been back to take the driving tests yet. His eye Dr called today and he has to have lab work done and an MRI for what I don't know. He also has a growth of some kind started un til his left eye. It is big like a pimple and all red, he has been picking at it and I tell him don't do that. I don't know what they are looking for. He dxidn't do well at the glaucoma testing yesterday either.
Freckles and I had a hospital visit this afternoon.
Marilyn, sorry about Keith's eye problems. I hope it's something fixable. The "pimple" thing sounds like a sty or an infected plugged tear duct. Good it's getting checked out, though.
That thing is under his eye but does look like it could be a sty. I seem to be in a fog today, just not feeling like I usually do. One side of my throat is still sore too, it wasn't sore yesterday it had cleared up in the morning yesterday but is back today. Happy Birthday Mary and Sue
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
Nothing much new here...haircut ...and out with friends for supper tonight, as usual.
Good morning, Buddies. It's pretty chilly here this morning--I don't know the temperature as my outdoor thermometer gave up the ghost recently, but I took my morning walk just a while ago and wore my heaviest jacket, mittens and hat and wasn't uncomfortably warm. March is often our coldest month and then April brings the sunshine and some heat. I noticed that my butterfly bush had a bit of frost damage this morning, but I'm sure it will perk up later.
Our Auburn Lady Tigers are playing in Texas this morning at 11:00 on ESPN--playing NC State or NC, can't recall. I'm hoping for a win but I'm just happy they made it to the big dance. I was surprised as we didn't have as many wins as I thought we'd get--but we played some tough teams. I'm upset that South Carolina which was #2 in the nation has been sent clear out to Washington State for their match up. Coach Dawn Staley gave her very negative opinion on the SEC network last week. Carolina fans who are very loyal will have a tough time going all the way out there. When they played Auburn here, there were more Carolina fans (plus me although I was cheering for AU) than Auburn women's fans. Most basketball fans are very macho and fill up the Arena for the men's games which is irritating to me--and they aren't even going to a tournament!
Enough griping for today. I'm going to spend the day watching basketball and reading. I have to go to a luncheon meeting tomorrow and will miss some of the daytime matches.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Good luck to your lady Tigers, Sue. My Lady Mocs will play Louisville in KY tomorrow, followed by the Lady Vols at the same location. Should both win, they'll play each other on Monday.
I hope Sharon has done well with her procedure today and have hopes for at least some pain relief for her.
And I hope Marilyn has "outrun" her cold, and that Keith is doing better with his eye problems.
I got out to swim and coffee this morning. Margaret will pick me up in a few hours for our weekend get-together. We talked last night, and we'll probably call out for pizza for dinner tonight. I got bagels and some pastries at Panera for breakfasts. And I think we'll do carry-out Chinese tomorrow. It's so hard to get a bunch of people handled at a restaurant, even with a reservation. Plus this will all those who care to watch some basketball. ;D
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
One of the younger cats chewed through the power cord for the router last week, I had another cord from the old router and he chewed through that today, so I am using my cell phone for a hot spot to be on Wi Fi .
Freckles and I are participating in a Circus with all the other Furry f?riend teams at on of the residential car Facilities today. We will have our dogs all dressed up for St. Patric ks day and have them do the tricks that they know. The Care home usually makes Organic grain free treats for the dogs and cookies for their humans, We were there last at Halloween.
Yesterday we went to the Hospital to visit the patients and give them some doggy therapy. they are always so glad to see us., Especially if we have dressed up the dogs in their finery like hats, socks and scarves. Freckles doesn't wear socks, her legs are too skinny for anyone other than babies socks and she will n ot let me pout anything on her feet or even mess with her feet. However she is very good at the groomer when the trim her toenails.
Well I have gone on enough about Freckles and my adventures for today.
Hi Gals. It is nearly 1:00 and I am wide awake so thought I would give you an update. I had the procedure this afternoon. It was quite involved. The put leads and wires into my back on both sides of the spine and all those are connected to a battery pack and the whole business wrapped in gauze and tape. I cannot take a shower till they are taken out next Wed :o . I guess I will call my beautician and have her wash and do my hair tomorrow. Sponge baths will have to take care of the rest. It seems that maybe it is helping, but the whole thing was rather tiring and traumatic, so didn't do much this evening to test it out. I really wasn't supposed to either. They said it might take a couple days for me to get the full results. If it all works, I will tell them Wed when they remove the trial and then they will set me up for the actual implant which will be at the hospital. One thing I was unaware of is that this is supposed to take care of all my pain below the implant, including my legs! Hopefully, it will ease my knee pain until I decide if I'm going to do that.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about Keith's eyes. It sounds like he has multiple problems. I hope they can take care of them and get him seeing well again. Fun about taking the dogs in costumes to the various places. I know people must enjoy them.
Mary, hope you're having fun with your family this weekend. I appreciate the input on the rehab for knee replacement. I had pretty much decided on that too. Did Medicare pay for it?
Sue, glad your gals are playing. Hope they do well. Butler is still in the game too.
Jane, hope you had a good St Paddy's day meal out. We had cornned beef and cabbage that I had cooked in the crock pot so that I didn't have to do anything tonight. It was so good. I had to eat breakfast at 7:30 and didn't have anything other than some peanut butter crackers at 5:00 that they gave me after the procedure.
Warmer weather is back here again, 60's this weekend. Hi to all. Sharon
I hope you're asleep, Sharon. I'm the only one up here now. 7:40. am, but lots of laughter last night. Just wanted to tell you that, so far, I haven't paid anything on my surgery and rehab. I have Medicare and a supplement. I'm sure some bills will come eventually , but none so far.
Mary, I finally got to sleep about 2:30 and slept till 10:30!! Hope it doesn't mess me up tonight.
Glad you had lots of laughter last night. It's good for the soul!
Thanks for the info on MC & supp. I didn't think you would have to pay for rehab, but wasn't sure. It may be a while before I get it done. I have to be mobile in July for Brian's retirement party and family get together and also for my 60th reunion in Sept--provided my back is under control then.
I could tell a definite improvement on the pain today except for my side where the pain is worst. I have turned up the level a couple notches and talked to the clinician in charge. She said ok on that but no more without talking to her. I haven't done too much since then, so don't know how much it has helped. Will see later.
Ohoh, just heard some thunder. Sharon
Sharon....I sure hope this is a great answer for your pain.
Ray cooked a corned beef and did cabbage today. We delivered some to both couples we go out with on Friday night. One couple...he's 88 and she's 85 had NEVER had corned beef! Our other friends...she loves it, Gary only likes Reuben sandwiches, so we made a "some assembly required" tray for him...some rye bread, some corned beef, a couple slices of swiss cheese, a bottle of 1000 Island dressing and a small can of sauerkraut!! :thumbup:
Watching basketball today...YEAH!!! Wisconsin just beat #1 Villanova!! Hurrah for them!!
We got our taxes back...got some $$ back on state and applied extra on fed to next year's, so only one one small estimate to send in next Dec. Yes!
jane
Sharon....how's the trial going for your pain?
GinnyAnn...we miss you.
Beautiful morning here. Maybe we can get a walk in later this afternoon.
Jane
Hi Jane. How nice of you to bring some Irish food to the uninitiated! We still have a little left over. As to the trial, I'm still not sure. It seems as if the pain is better when I get up and am sitting around, but the severe pain in one spot seems to come back if I'm on my feet. I'm going to try to take Bunny for a little walk this afternoon, but don't know how far I'll make it. I need to push it a little to see how it's doing.
I slept well last night but am skipping church this morning. Without being able to shower and with my back problems, we decided it wasn't a good idea. Sharon
CONGRATULATIONS to the LSU Gymnastic team in their win last night!!!!!!
Joy
It's a beautiful day i8n the Neighborhood. Just for one day though it is supposed to rain for the rest of the week. We are expecting Keith's Ex and her partner to be bringing over Keith's grandmothers table and chairs that she took with her after the divorce. they was supposed to be ehre by now.
Marilyn, I hope your table and chairs have arrived by now.
Sharon, I hope results from your stimulator will continue to improve. Give it some time.
Our weekend was almost perfect. The house they rented worked quite well and was comfortable. The "event" at the boathouse was great. The weather was predicted to be perfect, but it turned out interesting. Just as the family went out on the dock to put the ashes in the river, a cold spitting rain started and the wind picked up. We just did our thing, and when we got back on the apron of the boathouse, the sun came back out. It was still cooler than we'd hoped, but nice. We got to take pictures of the boat named for John (pictures are on facebook) and christen it with champagne. The Rowing Club had put out some delicious snacks. I made a few remarks about John and how he felt about rowing. It was good to see some of the rowers I knew and meet some I only knew by name. All in all, it was about an hour, which was about right.
We got carry-out pizza for our dinner Friday night, and carry out Chinese for our dinner Saturday night, so not much work for anybody. The only problem was about 2 a.m. this morning, when I woke up nauseated and started vomiting. I spent most of the rest of the night sitting in the bathroom and occasionally throwing up. Nobody else was sick, so I guess not food poisoning. But if it's a bug, I undoubtedly will have passed it along to the rest of the family.
Sue and Margaret got me back home first thing this morning, and I've slept on an off through the day. I've only thrown up once since then, so we'll see how it goes. I'm certainly going to be staying at home all day tomorrow, too.
I hope everybody had a good weekend.
We had Potluck after church today, there was so much food and not that many people to eat all that food, I brought almost all of the dessert that I took. I made Cheesecake with blueberry stripes over a huge sugar cookie in a 13 x 9 pan. I used Fat Free Cream Cheese and home made Blueberry jam for the decoration. Did I already tell you this:
I'm still in my PJ's at almost 8:00 p.m. Yesterday I was all dressed to go to a luncheon/meeting at the country club and just waiting for Bonney to pick me up when I developed nausea--called her right away and canceled--had nausea all day yesterday and most of today--no vomiting, but I have been feeling pretty yucky. I have not dressed all day. Tim and Kris came over to take my old fridge down to the curb--it's the one left in my house when I bought it in 2004. I've kept it in the utility room all this time, but it gave up the ghost during the summer and I didn't really use it for much except for storing beer and sodas, plus bird seed. So I was glad to get it out for the trash tomorrow. Auburn is having a pickup through April 28 for appliances without a fee. They do this once a year.
I have the South Carolina/Duke game on TV, but am going to switch to Hallmark shortly to watch "When Calls the Heart" from 8-9.
I hope all Buddies have had a good day. Sharon, I'm sorry about the pain following the back procedure. I hope it leaves soon.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
I slept 7 hours straight in my chair last night, and have had some yogurt, coffee, meds, and a shower this morning. I feel weak, but much better.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Mary....it does sound like food poisoning...and maybe the food you got was the only tainted part. I hope you feel better soon, regardless of the cause.
Sue...sorry you were feeling yucky, too. It does seem to just happen to us at various times, doesn't it.
The carpet cleaner guy is here and at work. It sure does disrupt things here for a couple days, but it'll be nice to have it all done. Luckily, I took our Fam room off the cleaning this year, since the carpet here is pretty new and so we have a place to "hang out" while the carpet is cleaned and dries.
Right now we have the News on...watching FBI Head Comey and Adm Rogers testify. What a mess.
Again I ask----Why do I have to sign w/my user name and password each time I want to get on??????
Is it because I have a new computer w/Windows 10 (which I hate).
Joy
Apparently, Joy, your new computer isn't keeping cookies. Your sign in here and other sites is a cookie that is kept on your computer.
When I clean out my computer and delete cookies, I, too, then have to sign in again to my sites. That's why I rarely clear my cookies.
jane
I've had a blah day. I'm just not feeling well, perhaps it's my allergies but whatever I have no get up and go. Except for a short visit from Tim (he came to check if the trash men picked up the Fridge he put out yesterday). It was gone, but the plastic shelves were still here, so it may have been picked up by someone else before the trash truck came around. I didn't get out of bed this morning until after 10:00.
I don't clean cookies, either, so I'm good to go at this site at least.
I'm watching basketball (women's tonight). Last night I couldn't believe my U. of South Carolina men's Gamecocks beat Duke handily! It was quite a game. Also didn't watch, but see that Gino Auriema's Connecticut women's team cleaned up in their game. I forget the score, but it was overwhelmingly U. Conn. He has no trouble getting the BEST of the BEST female players. I'd like to see them lose once in a while!
I've been reading again today, rereading some old favorites. I especially like most of Susan Elizabeth Phillips early novels, and her later ones are pretty good, too.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue I am joining you in a Blah day. I have been is a funk all day long. Gilbert called last night with some disgusting news about his wife and now he is drinking way too much and his spirit is so broken. It is so hard to deal with something you can do nothing about in regards to your children. All I can do is pray for him and advise him on what he NEEDS to do, whether or not he does is on him. I just feel so bad listening to my son sobbing his heart out and not being nthere with him.
So sorry for your distress, Marilyn - and that of your son. Hugs to you and yours.
Sue....Hope you get to feeling better.
Marilyn...Sorry for the marital problems Gilbert is having....hard on Mama.
Jane
Good morning all...guess we all get a bla day. Occasionally..I had one Sunday....Marlyin..I know how you feel..I have a grandson and his fiancé..who are in a off...on. Relationship...what's bad is they have a little boy..age 5. That their actions are affecting him...he loves both his parents of course and wants to be with both...that's what I told my daughter...all we can do is love them and pray for them....Jane.. bet you are enjoying being home..we are have nice warm to hot days..I am walking every day...Sue hope you are feeling better. Darlene
Glad you're getting out and walking, Darlene. It won't be long before it's too hot for you to do that.
I went to Silver Sneakers this morning (was the only one there for most of the class). And I found out that a number of the residents here had a "bug" over the weekend. So I guess mine was something I picked up here. In any case, it seems to be gone, and now it's just a matter of getting back strength.
Mary, I'm glad the weekend went well (until you got sick). Is there anything worse than a stomach upset? So glad you're feeling better and up to doing some exercise.
Sue, sorry you've been ill also. I bet the USC win over Duke perked you up though.
Marilyn, that is so sad about Gilbert & his wife. I hope they are able to work it out. It must be hard on the child or children. Can't remember if he has more than the girl. Prayer is all you can do. I've been there with one of my daughters, so I can empathize.
Darlene, glad you weather is good for walking. Ours is supposed to hit 80 today!! Then rain tonight and 60's tomorrow. Oh well, it's March.
Joy, congrats to the LSU gymnastics team!
Jane, it sounds like your band were easy guests! Having clean rugs is so nice. I had mine done last fall, so am okay now.
My cleaning lady came today & I was planning to finish the cabinets with her, but since I can't bend, lift or stretch, put it off till next time. I also had to go back to the pain clinic for the technician to reprogram me. I still don't think it is doing much for my back, but plan to go walk around in a bit and see how it does. Tomorrow is John's eye procedure in the morning and then I go back to the pain clinic to have this removed and to tell them whether I want to have it surgically implanted.
I did get my hair done yesterday. And I can't wait for my shower tomorrow night!!
Braeden finally chose a college--U of Missouri. I was kind of surprised. He had also been accepted by U of Ill and Purdue, but I guess he connected best at Mizzou. His major is going to be atmospherical sciences! I thought it was going to be physics or engineering. The change in his major may have been one of the deciding factors in his choice also. We'll have to call him and find out the details.
Sharon
Sherry There is also a 16 yr of grandson, Sarah has filed for divorce and was looking for a process server on Facebook last night. I commented to please not put her personal business on Facebook and she sent me a nasty message back then blocked me. There isn't anything I can do. I can't even reach Gilbert because he has the sound off on his phone and doesn't answer the landline anymore. He is oh so so sad and depresssed, I can barely keep from crying with him. I gave the best advice I could about trying to get him back on his feet but he says he is just paralyzed emotional and can't do anything but drink. I hate that he is an alchoholic.
I'm still in my P.J.s at 3:20 this afternoon--and I've been lazing on my bed most of the day. I'm still feeling yucky and don't want to eat, but am trying. I had instant oatmeal this morning with some raisins, but so far nothing else. I'm not wanting to have more diarrhea. I keep looking in my fridge thinking I'll find something that both appeals to me and doesn't make me feel queasy. So far, no good.
Jane, are you and Ray settled back into your usual activities yet? It sounds like you've been keeping busy.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about Gilbert. I know you must be terribly worried--and really all you can do is pray for them all and hope that something good may come out of the situation.
Darlene, I'm sad for your grandson's situation, too. It's tough when relationships get ugly especially when children are involved. I know you're praying for a solution and hope it works out for all especially the little boy. That's especially tough for young ones.
Mary, good for you for sticking with Silver Sneakers. I didn't walk today, since I'm not dressed, but should have made myself. I'm still feeling my "bug" but hope it leaves me soon.
Sharon, I'm sure Braeden will enjoy his time at Mizzou. It's a good school academically and also does well with athletics. They are in our SEC conference, so AU plays football with them, not every year, but some. More often basketball as there are many more games in a BBall season. He's chosen an interesting major. I think it might have both physics and engineering classes, too. I'm sure you'll know more when you talk to him.
I'm looking for another book to read and am thinking I might try to find something to eat that will be soothing.
Sue
darlen sorry that I missed your post, I will pray for your grandson and fiance. It is so tough of the kids. My grandson will be 17 in a couple of weeks and he can always go move in with m y grand daughter. It is Gilbert I am so worried about. I just spoke with him he is sober at this time and planning on going back to his AA meetings.
Marilyn, I didn't realize Gilbert was an alcoholic, but it sounds like he's taken the first step to pulling himself up out of it. I hope he has a good mentor in AA who will help him get back on his feet. Hugs for you and prayers for him and the children.
Sue, sorry you're still feeling yucky. It may sound strange but peanut butter on crackers or bread helps me.
Well, Ms Frances just called and wants me to come over, so have to leave. Sharon
Sue: I see that AU is going to hire Leath from Iowa State.
Marilyn: I hope G gets the help he needs.
Sharon: Have you decided for or against the implant for your pain?
Darlene: I don't envy you that hot weather. It was unusually hot for us this winter...set records a couple of times.
Mary: Sounds as if a "bug" is going around your building.
Nephew came home from work Friday with temp of 102, totally white in the face and hands with purple/black on the tips of his fingernails and shivering. They called his doc...talked to a triage nurse who had him move around to get circ back in his hands and feet. He was sick until Sunday, and then was ok. A co-worker he was at a Conference with came down with this "bug" on Monday. So...something at the Conference or on airplanes/airports got them both.
Tonight we're going out to Taco Tuesday...and we are slowly getting back into our normal routines. I'm glad to have the carpet done, and we're close to deciding on the kitchen counters. We have to find out about what we need for a faucet in the kitchen to filter our water and then get that located and on to the counter ordering and installation.
jane
Good luck with your remodeling, jane. Glad your nephew is better now - that sounded scary.
Sue, sorry you've had a bug, too.
I just decided not to go to swimming in the morning. I went up to supper, but really didn't feel like eating much, and am still puny. I'm definitely not going to push anything.
Gilbert has an AA sponser and will be going back to the meetings. His drinking has increased over the last two years when Sarah started talking about divorce and sleeping around. More so in the last 6-8 months.
Marilyn, I'm glad Gilbert is seeing his AA sponsor and will go back to meetings. Prayers for him and you, too.
Mary, I'm with you about not eating much and am puny. I'm just afraid I'll upchuck! Yuck! I hope you feel better soon (and me, too!).
Jane, that's yucky about your nephew and his friend. I'll bet there were plenty of germs on their flights. It sounds like you and Ray have really been busy "spring cleaning" since you came home. The improvements sounds really nice.
Sharon, I still feel quesy (sp?) this morning but managed to eat some cheerios and drink one small cup of coffee. My nose is running, too. Tim is picking me up at 1:30 for my annual mammogram which I'm having done locally this time. I'll ask them to forward the results to my onc in Montgomery and my GP here.
Has anyone heard from GinnyAnn? I'm worried, so GinnyAnn if you are looking in, just give us a wave.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
I'm sorry to hear that both Sue & Mary are still puny. I hope you're feeling better today.
Jane, you've gotten a lot done since you got home!!
Marilyn, I'm glad Gilbert has a good AA sponsor. Maybe he can help him get back on the wagon. If his wife was acting that way, no wonder he relapsed.
I took John for his eye procedure this morning, picked up some Arby's on the way home and will have to leave in a few minutes for my appt to get this apparatus removed. I have decided against having the implant. It just wasn't doing enough for me to warrant having it. It's really depressing because I don't know of anything else I can do to get relief.
I'm worried about Ginny also, but I did get some game requests on FB from her. So she must be online.
All for now. Need to ck my email before going to the dr. Sharon
Sharon, I'm sorry the trial hasn't worked for you. I know you had some hopes for it. I hope John does well.
Sue, I'm sorry you're still puny. I thought I was much better yesterday, but knew during the night that today wasn't going to be good. I haven't been nauseated, but I have had absolutely no energy. I'm spent most of the day in my chair, had my lunch brought in, and had slept twice during the day (so far). I'm invited to a surprise bridge birthday party on Saturday, and I'm already wondering if I should find some way to cancel.
Our high temperature was 83 (!) yesterday, and then the storm line came through about suppertime. There was lightning and thunder, high winds, hail, power outages, and it was over in about an hour. I had maybe 0.25" of rain in my gauge. Today is sunny, but temps only in the 50s - much more comfortable.
I just got back from the doctor and got all the leads out. Yea! I had decided not to go on with the implant, however, they exrayed my back and discovered the lead had moved that was supposed to cover the part of my back with the worst pain, so now I have to meet with the Dr. next Fri and discuss whether I have another trial or go for the implant. Nothing is ever simple. Just glad I can take a shower now.
Mary, sure hope you get to feeling better soon. Saturday is still a ways off. Maybe you'll be okay by then. Sharon
Good afternoon Buddies, Well family problems still exist. Gilbert is now staying at Savannah's house. I have talked with him today and told him to just =stay away from Sarah, she is bad news right now and out to get him any way she can. She had him arrested last evening, Savannah bailed him out in the wee hours today. They had to take him to the hospital for high blood pressure and his asthma. But at least hie is out now and has his medication. Savannah snuck into his house last night to get his meds.
What a mess, Marilyn! My heart goes out to you all.
Sharon, glad there's still a possibility that the stimulator might work.
Sharon...I hope you can do another trial...and with an implant, the leads couldn't move, could they?
Marilyn...I'm glad your son had a place to go. Separation of the two sounds definitely needed.
Jane
Tim called my neurologist this morning and she told him about an over the counter medication that can help with it. I've taken a couple of doses and am still a bit quesy, but not so much, so hopefully it will help without having to take more meds.
I was disappointed in my mammo at the local medical center yesterday. I had the usual breast squashing exam, but no results were given--will be sent to my GP here and my Oncologist in Montgomery. However the mammo's I receive at the Montgomery Cancer Center are more thorough and patients can't get dressed until the pathologist who exams each mammo says it's OK. He/She looks it over and we are not permitted to dress until he/she gives an OK--otherwise they do another. I always have trouble with them as my breast cancer side is very difficult to get under the "masher" because my breast is so small. As far as I know, the exam picture will be sent to the GP here and the Oncologist in Montgomery. I hope they let me know ASAP is all is well.
I had a lengthy chat with sister Anne this afternoon, not much new, just more of our usual about family and friends and what we're doing. She is a Canasta player and sets up games for other players and a new member doesn't like the way they're set up, but doesn't want to help fix it to suit herself. I'm glad my bridge friends are all very cordial and never fuss about anything. We are all very tolerant of our 97 y.o. member in one club and just know when she's our partner, we won't win that round!
Mary, I'm not quite as nauseous since taking the first 2 doses of Emetrol which the neurologist endorsed as a first try to stop the nausea. So it seems to be working a bit. I'll keep you posted. And lack of energy has been a problem since last Saturday. Tim did walk the 3 blocks down to the corner and back with me this morning, so that's good.
Jane, at one time, I had an attachment to my kitchen faucet to filter the water. However, the water here in Auburn is highly rated and I don't feel I need it any longer. I hope your nephew is fully recovered from the "bug".
Has anyone heard from GinnyAnn?
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
I wish GinnyAnn would let us know how she is.
Sue...I get those "screening" mammos now, too, instead of the "diagnostic" ones, and these are the computer-aided ones. They check that the mammo is clear and can be read by a radiolgist, but then let me go...and they call within two days if they need you to come back. So, if two days go by and no call, I know all is well and my surgeon then confirms it at my appt with him the week after the mammo.
I didn't do much today...second night of back spasms. It's dreary put tonight nd had a thinderstorm an hour ago. More rain tomorrow and the weekend.
I'm watching MI -OR basketball game.
Jane
Sherry I believe it was you that mentioned Gilbert. He is doing better, in a better frame of miind and sober, He was talking with his sponsor when I called him and going to a meeting tonight. He had been pout selling some of his glass work and paid some bills. He was blowing mor glass when I spoke with him.
Marilyn, glad Gilbert has been able to settle down a bit - that'll help him function better (and Mom, too).
I'm better today - even got out to coffee with my swim buddies. That'll probably be it for me for the day, though. My sister-in-law thought maybe I might have had one of the mild types of flu. Maybe so. I did have the flu shot, and that would've made it a lighter case. Oh, well - I don't much care - as long as I'm better. ;) I'm planning on going to the bridge/birthday party tomorrow.
Happy almost-weekend, Buddies!
I'm up and about late this morning. I read too far past my bedtime last night--not an unusual occurrence. I've had breakfast, done a load of wash, dried and put it away, so I feel a small sense of accomplishment. Tim said he'd stop by sometime today. Fridays he visits estate and garage sales in search of treasures to resell. Lots of people who have sales don't realize what they are selling--according to Tim!
It's already lunch time and I'm not in the mood for much of anything to eat, but might make a large Waldorf salad and have a sandwich. I had Raisin Bran with extra raisins for breakfast. I've taken a dose of the anti-nausea medicine and hope that helps my tummy.
Have a nice day--are you watching the basketball tournaments?
Sue
I now take a Blood Presure pll that includes a Diuretic. Wish I could figure out the best time to take it. I have to get up during the night if I take it at 10pm. Messed me up if I took it with breakfast. Dr. no help. I don't think men doctors like to talk about the leak problem. Although I am amazed now as to how many men have it.
Let me know if you have gotten any good advice .
I always was told if you take lasix......it takes six hours to get rid of it.....my b/p med is working finally......I take it in the morning after breakfast...CC
My husband takes his BB and the Diretic fiorst thing after he gets dressed in the morning
I take my BP med with my other meds right after breakfast. But I still have to get up at night. ;)
I think I will try to change it to Morning. At least you are up and not trying to sleep.
Rainy, cold, windy Sat. morning here.
Sue..Yes, I'm watching basketball. Wow...some great games, too. Ray and I each picked two teams to make to the final 4. He took Duke and AZ...so he's lost both. I took the K's....Kansas and Kentucky...so far, so good! :coolsmiley:
Mary...glad you're feeling better. Lots of flu around here.
I feel as if a 100 lb has been lifted off my shoulders. We finally made a decision on counters and sink...and got them ordered. We went with laminate and a quartz sink and picked out the new faucet. Plumber was out and he's going to redirect our kitchen sink water line to go through a filter we already have in the basement so we don't, hopefully, need the separate filtered water faucet. He said it it didn't work, we can always add that as drilling though laminate is no problem.
Wet weekend here...so we're going to be doing "inside" stuff and watching basketball.
jane
Good afternoon, Buddies. I slept later again, so was off to a slow start. I have managed to wash my bed spread and flannel pillow sham covers, so that's out of the way until I change back to summer bedding. I just have one lightweight blanket on my bed now, so it's fine on warmer evenings if I put the spread down.
I'm watching women's basketball and of course UConn is killing UCLA, so Gino stays at the front of the pack. I'm thinking my South Carolina Lady Gamecocks will end up against him again in the finals and I am pretty sure his team will win or he might have a conniption fit if not! My SC male Gamecocks are playing really well in the men's NIT. They defeated Duke last week and I forget who the opponent was last night, but Carolina won 70 to 55. Our men's coach is a really tough looking guy--but after defeating Duke last week, he was struggling with tears of pride at the end of the game. I am really proud of them this year--and every Carolina home game is a sell out--and lots of the fans have followed him to the tournament.
Jane, your kitchen plans sound great. Your plumber sounds like a winner to filter the line in the basement. I hope it works out as he plans.
The OTC anti-nausea med that my neurologist suggested when Tim called her seems to be working. I don't feel as queasy although I am being cautious about what I'm eating. The name is Emetrol and seems to be working. Today I've only had one dose and think I won't take another unless I am feeling like I need it.
We may get some bad weather later this evening. I'd love to have some rain as it is very difficult to drag the hoses around or carry buckets from my rain barrel. We haven't had much rain at all this winter which is usually our rainy season.
Have a nice weekend, Buddies, and may your Girl's team win (unless you are rooting for UConn!).
Sue
Sue...your Gamecocks are doing fabulous in the NCAA Tournament! Knocking off #2 seed Duke was great...some thought they should have been a #1 seed....hmmm...I. Guess. Not! :idiot2: I believe they play FL tomorrow in the Elite Eight. And, yes, I'm sure Geno will prevail. But one of these days, some women's team will beat U Conn.
Sue, glad you're feeling some better. Emetrol has been around for a while as an anti-nausea med - glad it's working for you.
jane, it's always a relief when decisions can be made. I think that's always the hardest part.
I think I'm almost back to "normal". I got out and drove across down to the bridge/birthday party I'd been invited to this afternoon. I had allowed too much time, of course, and had to drive around for a while until it was close to arrival time. (Being early is a lifetime issue that I have to deal with.) Anyhow, it was good to get out and to see some folks I hadn't seen for a while. It was "social bridge", but there were five tables and the play was brisk and pretty good. Nothing great, but I did wind up coming in first !!!! So that made for a special afternoon. Tomorrow I "get" to do two weeks worth of laundry. :(
Sue. I am going to keep that "Emetrol" in Mind. I don't have a tummy problem but since they gave me that Med that made me feel so awful. I just fix food take a look at it. Take a few bites and that is it. Not like me at all. Love to eat. Been 3 weeks now since I stopped the drugs but people say it stay in your systems that long.
Just went and picked up 6 cans of Ensure and will use them for one lunch meal and eat light at night. I am O.K with breakfast it seems. Cutting out of drinking so much milk also. Try to get back to normal.
After such a fantastic day yesterday it is raining today but still about 60 deg out.
We at Illinois U now this week got a new Basketball coach for the men and also a new one for the Women.. Lets hope things improve. He is being paid 3 million for this year and has a 5 year contract for 16 million. They have fired 2 over the past 3 years . Got a new Football coach also. Done a cleaning out this year.
Another rainy day here today and just now to mid 40s...but the farmers are loving it, I'm sure! Subsoil moisture is important and with little snow this year, the rain is important, I'm told.
Another inside day for us. We did get some rearranging done upstairs and loaded up 3 large bags of clothes and a lamp to take to Goodwill when we go to Dbq for a Ray's doc appt on Tuesday.
We seem to be in a chicken mood this weekend. Ray made a baked chicken last night that was ok. For me, chicken has very little flavor. I did make a Chicken Salad, but it has walnuts, apple, grapes, celery in it so there's some color and flavor. :coolsmiley:
Going to watch Meet the Press and then an afternoon of basketball.
jane
We got about half-an-inch of rain from the overnight rain line that came through, but nothing today. When they were here last weekend, Jesse put up a bluebird house for me. This morning, I noticed that a bluebird couple have already moved in, and are busily furnishing it. I had gotten some mealy worms (thanks, Sharon, for letting me know about that), and have put some of them out for them. :smitten:
Hi Buddies. Nancy picked me up for Sunday School. Only 3 of us were there besides the teacher. I think AU as well as the public schools are on spring break, so lots of folks are out of town. Afterwards I went to BK with the girls and Ethel brought me home. I am very tired of not being able to drive and there is no hope on that issue. I'm still wearing the heavy brace on my right leg and my doctors and Tim think it would not be safe for me to drive. My friend Tammy wants me to sell my Toyota which has a clutch and get an automatic, but I'd still have to use my right foot and that's a no go for now and perhaps another year.
I've been watching the Carolina/Florida game. The second half just started and Florida is ahead by 5 points. I'm hoping Carolina shapes up and pulls out the win. Our tallest player who is from Lithuania (or some other country nearby) and he is good, but a bit clumsy, so hasn't been much of a difference in the game. The ref's just called a foul, not a shooting one, on him.
I hope you're all having a good day. If you're watching basketball, I hope you're cheering for Carolina!
Sue
Good afternoon Buddies. Today being Sunday I didn't even turn on m,y computer until after lunch. Now I am playing catch-up. Not much is new here, It is raining and the wind is blowing so n o walks for freckles unless I were to take her to the mall but we would get soaked going from the car to the entrance.
Keith's Camaro is in the shop to be evaluated at to what repairs need doling, Starter, Battery Solenoid or what ever is the problem. Mine is still overheating and not one has looked at it yet. My pastor is supposed to come and take out the thermostat and replace that.I drove the camaro the other day to the library and when I came out it would not start. So he finally gave in and let me drive the car. I couldn't believe it when he handed me the keys.
SUE!!! Yes, Gamecocks to Final Four!!!!
Marilyn...I hope you can get at least one of the cars running and in good shape, and preferably both, since I imagine yours is easier to transport you and Freckles.
Another overcast and maybe wet day here today. The carpet cleaner is back at 10:00 for some touch up on missed areas, and I have some errands to run around town.
Jane
Hi Gals, We went to church & SS yesterday. I did laundry in the afternoon + worked a little on John's computer for him. Today, I have another load of laundry in and need to go out and take care of my birds before it rains (if it rains!). We get all these storm warnings and then end up with light showers that don't amount to anything. I'm waiting for my pain pill to kick in before I go out and take care of the birds.
BB fever is high in the Charlotte area with both NC & SC in the final four. It would be nice for SC to get a win, but I'm not really rooting for anyone now. I'm happy for Sue though.
Jane, I'm glad you got your kitchen counter, etc chosen so that you can relax and let the pros do it now. When it's done, you'll have to take a picture and link it to us.
Marilyn, I hate car problems. One is so lost without a dependable one. Hope you get them fixed quickly.
Mary, I'm glad you're back to normal and got to go to the party Sat.. Wonderful on the bluebirds. Our house has been blocked in by vegetation so that they are no longer interested. Our neighbors have occupied houses though. The bluebirds also like those little suet balls. They come in a pkg labeled Bluebird Suet Balls. I put them in the feeder with the mealy worms.
Jeanne, Emetrol has been on the market since my kids were little, at least.. It is a good med for nausea.
Did I mention that our SS member who was suffering from colon/liver cancer passed away? Her funeral will be next Monday. So sad. She was only 76.
I need to get moving. Sharon
The Lady Ducks are playing UConn Yay they made it to the final 4.
I've just been putzing around this morning. Tim came by to see if the nausea has subsided--I did take a dose this morning and so far, so good. He brought me another bottle which he bought at Wal-Mart this morning before he came by. He didn't stay long as Kris called and asked him to come to wherever she is working today as her truck wouldn't start. He did replace a shoestring in the sneaker I must wear on the side with the brace. The brace has sawed through the shoestring.
I'm going to start a large pot of vegetable soup for later today and it should last for several days in the fridge. I usually give some to my neighbor 2 doors away. She doesn't cook much anymore and she enjoys soup as much as I do.
Marilyn, I sure hope your Lady Ducks beat UConn. I am NOT at all FOND of Coach Auriemma. He's a good coach, but cocky and he wins the recruiting wars. All the really good female players want to play for him. So I'll be cheering for the Lady Ducks if they have to play him!
Have a nice day, Buddies. I'm off to start my soup.
Sue
Hi Gals, I had to go see the vampires this morning prior to my annual physical next week. They stuck me twice. I hate that. The techs at the pain clinic took 3 sticks to get the IV in before my back procedure. Grrrr.
Nothing much scheduled today. Just finish odds and ends around here.
Good luck to your Lady Ducks, Marilyn. However I hope the men don't beat NC.
Sue, your soup sounds good. I so wish JOhn liked it.
Hi to all. Sharon
After last night's storms, it's turned out to be a beautiful afternoon here. Two storm lines went through here, and we got an inch of much-needed rain. Best of all, I drove to duplicate before the first line, and home between #1 and #2. Plus my partner and I celebrated her 90th birthday by tying for second place, with 55%. That always makes for a good evening.
This morning, I went to the Sculpture Fields to meet with the son of our dear friends to see a new tree that the family had planted in John's memory. I hadn't seen the son for at least 10 years, so that was a real treat. And the new tree is a redbud (one of my favorites) and already has some blooms on it. I left them wandering around looking at the wonderful sculpture, and I headed back home - with a stop at Walmart on the way.
Good luck to all the teams next weekend. It's interesting that the Four are North and South Carolina from the east coast vs Gonzaga (Washington) and Oregon from the west coast. I'm kind of ignoring the Women's games this year. I don't care to hear all the hype about UConn.
Full day here...Ray had to be in Dbq early for blood work...and then learned it was supposed to be fasting, but when he went up to cancel his appt since he couldn't get the bloodwork done, she checked with doc and he said go down and have a nonfasting one. He'll do a fasting in 2 months. Glad he saw the doc...numbers were pretty good.
We also had a number of other stops, so we're both tired tonight.
Bridge tomorrow...and nothing more the rest of the week.
jane
My cleaning ladies were a bit late today and I was to be picked up for lunch/bridge at Azalea Place (a retirement home) at 10:45. We eat at 11:00 and my neighbor Brownie and Sandra who drove us, picked me up just as the ladies were leaving. I still had to fold the sheets they'd taken off the bed when they changed the current ones this morning.
Lunch was OK, but the Assisted living where we play has gone up from $5 to $8:50 with no changed in the meals which are so so. Certainly not enough to write home about! I didn't have very good cards after lunch but enjoyed the company, but missed my nap!
I'm off to the kitchen to reheat some of the soup for my supper which I'll eat here in the den as it's time for the 5:00 news.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Here I am again, Buddies. I slept late this morning after a late night reading a favorite book. I've managed to eat breakfast, clean up the kitchen, get a load of wash done and into the dryer, and walk around the long block. Unless Tim stops by, I'll probably read all day except for reheating soup and making a sandwich for my lunch.
I have traded hostessing the Thursday bridge group with Dorothy. She and hubby have recently purchased a vacation home in Florida near her daughter and are going down there this week and next. So I will have to start calling the members at least by Saturday.
I'm looking forward to the men's final 4 next Monday and am keeping my fingers crossed for our South Carolina Gamecocks. Our female Gamecocks are still in the mix, too.
Not much else going on today. My tummy is still not feeling great, so think I'll take a dose of Emetrol before my lunch of leftover soup.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Well they same to be getting a little further on figuring out my tiredness. Dizzy feeling of the past month. Took a blood test and found (What they think) is being caused by the what I call Water Pill part in a low BP med they put me on.
Told me to quit taking the Benicar that has it in there. Sent a new Prescription which i started today. Will give it a try for a few weeks. Don't want any ankle swelling or fingers Say my Sodium and Chloride are way down to low. The water pill was taking it all out body to fast and I don't use anything with salt in.
Jane. Just watching weather. You are sending you nasty weather in Iowa back over to us later today. We don't need it. Going to give us a colder weekend.
Breathing and sleeping better last night. Even though I don't feel like doing it after all the messed up drugs the Dr. put me on. Making me sleep and get dizzy.
But my birth day to close to put it off. Anymore taking those road test are as bad as going to the Dentist. Have to take them in town North that I am not use to driving in. But anyway it turned out good. Now have to take them every year Just do the eyes and go out on the roads doing a driving test.
Can relax again. Never use to let things like this bother me. Can't think how I could manage with out a car.
Jeanne, glad you passed your driver's license. I know I'll miss my car when I have to give it up (as I surely will someday). I was surprised that when I renewed my licensed last year (we do it on birthdays ending in " 0") for my 80th birthday, it was renewed for 10 years! I'm pretty sure I won't be driving long enough to renew it again. ;D It's nuts that this is the way it's done here, but I'm not going to complain.
Sue, good that you're still getting out and walking. I walked more than usual at the Sculpture Fields park yesterday morning, and I paid for it with leg cramps waking me up in the middle of the night last night. I forgot to stretch before I went to bed.
My big event today was taking my car in for service this morning. Turns out I hadn't had it in for over a year, so there was lots of routine stuff to be done - and they always find some other stuff to do. The bill was substantial, but I had spent $0.00 on maintenance on the car during that year, so I won't complain. This 2006 Altima has been a really great car for me.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies !
Well Keith is no longer allowed to drive until he gets around to having a cyst removed. The MRI showed a cyst someplace behind his eyes. We will be getting the full report when the Eye dr. mails it to us. He told Keith yesterday he wants him to go to a specialist in Portland to have it checked out. geez that is a lot of driving back and forth for me. Portland is about 4.5 hrs driving each way I sure can't do that in one day. The only insurance he has is Medicare he wants to wait until next year so we can apply for a Medicare advantage inurance the next time for enrollment. He is so stubborn when it comes to spnding any $$. Right now his Camaro is in the shop, and mine needs some work as well. Mine is overheating and i think it is the thermostat that needs replacing. I have to have at least one of the cars so I can do the Visiting with freckles.
Marilyn, so sorry about Keith's vision problems. From what you've said, I'm sure it's better that he's not driving, but it does make it hard on you. Good luck with all those problems.
Marilyn....tough time for you.
Sharon...hope your pain is better.
Sue...final four on Sat should be to great games and then the final on Monday!
Mary...sorry about the leg cramps.
Cards today were a mixed bag, but I came in 3rd so got my quarter back!
It's cold and windy and rainy. I think we're going out to one of the golf courses tonight for their chicken wings special.
Jane
In Illinois it is for a driving licence 10 years until about 60. Then it is 4 years to 70. 2 years from 70 to 82 and then every year. Now if you have a accident when young you have to take a full testing over again. They also make it for less time after 55 if you have 2 accidents.
So cold and dreary here today. Not even gotten out of my PJ. I use the kind that now you see people shopping in the stores wearing them. Not gotten that far.
Baked 2 meat loaves and put on in the freezer. Also was wanting fruit cake so bad. I only buy them at Christmas time. I bought one and daughter sent another but they were gone in a month.
So today I had the makings for a pound cake. put in raisins and Walnuts. It just came out. looks O.K. Just a small one. I need to cut out the cakes and cookies.
All my life thought I had to keep a biscuit tin and a cake tin with goods in them
Goes back to UK thinking that anyone can stop bye and one has to serve tea and a sweet. I have to quit as I eat most now.
Every time I go back I put on at least five pounds because you stop by friends and family and all feed you. I have always kept that up here. most people have either moved or gotten older and never go ou
today in the paper is a article about a man who just took his library book back.had it since 1982. He liked it so much that he kept reading it. 25 times. He got it restored and had the author sign it. He gave the library. a $200 donation also. Book is called "Bid Time Return" by a Richard matheson. a 1975 novel.
I just have to try and find this book. Does sound like a good story.
Cold, wet, windy and dreary here, too. We need to make a trip to the bank to try and locate a paper, but, otherwise, we're in for the day and will be in "soft" clothes, too.
Jane
Jeanne, so glad they figured out what was wrong with you. I hope you're feeling better now. Better eat some chips or pretzels to build the sodium back up in your system. Ms Frances got her license renewed 5 yrs ago and is planning on renewing it next month when she turns 99!! She doesn't drive very much, but she sure isn't going to give up on it entirely. She will have to take a driving test to renew.
Marilyn, scary about K's eye. I do hope he will get it taken care of asap. Cars are a problem too.
Mary, sorry about the leg cramps. I have them often. I'm taking magnesium which seems to help them. However, it also has a laxative effect which I don't need! I have IBS.
Very gray and overcast here with rain predicted this afternoon. I need to leave soon to go get the groceries before it starts in. We've had a couple days near 80, but down in the 60's today. I woke up with a lot of pain due to the weather.
Jane, don't spend your quarter all in one place!! :D
Sue, good for you getting out and walking again. Wish I could in the nice weather we've had.
Ginny Ann, check in!!! We're worried about you.
Hi to all. Sharon
I, too, hope we hear from GinnyAnn soon.
We got to the bank to look for the appraisal for my engagement ring, but no luck. My insurance agent said they threw it out when they moved. So, I'll get a new one done while the jewejer is retipping the prongs. We did find a couple more years of EE bonds. I had the Bond Wizard with bonds that mature in 2017, and thought that was all we had. NOPE! Good news! We also cleaned out papers for stuff we no longer need. I came home and went through files here and cleaned out some more, so time wasn't wasted.
Jane
I haven't done much today except one load of laundry washed, dried, and put away. While the laundry was in the washer, I took my around the block walk. It's a lovely day here, warm and sunny, but not hot. Rain and storms might arrive tonight or tomorrow morning (when I'll be picked up by a Village Friend to go to Kroger at 11:00). We need the rain, but not a storm!
Jeanne, you must certainly like to cook as almost every post mentions something yummy you have fixed or plan to fix. I'm afraid my attempts at meals are not so great anymore. Occasionally I get in the soup making mood and will take the time for that, but otherwise I use short cuts and don't cook much. I do tend to make scrambled eggs and other egg dishes at suppertime. Easy to cook and clean up.
Jane, I cleaned out my safe deposit box about a year ago and it might need to be looked at again. I usually get a message from my bank in Union Springs when a bond matures. Tim keeps up with the files I keep here at home. I used to do it, but now it's full of doctor bills . I had a question from my accountant about my stay at Morningside (the assisted living where I went after my fall). Tim had included that in the papers I needed to send her. I sent her an e-mail, but it was after 9:00 p.m. so she might not see it until after work today. We don't know if the stay was deductible. I don't have to worry about my good jewelry anymore as the person who robbed me took all of it and none has been recovered. Tim thinks he probably melted all of it and sold the diamonds. I've had a warrant out for his arrest since the robbery!
Sharon, I'm sorry you are so plagued by pain. I wish there was something that could help you. Do you use a cane to assist you in walking? I'm still wearing the brace on my right leg, still can't drive, but manage to walk about 3 blocks daily with my cane. I don't have pain in my back or my leg--which is a miracle as far as I'm concerned.
I've finished and cleaned up after lunch and am going to find something to read when I lie down for my afternoon rest.
GinnyAnn, we all would like to hear from you--even if it's just a quick HELLO!
Sue
Now when you get your driving licenses renewed in other States other than Illinois.
Like Mary says she did. got hers for 5 years. Another says renewed Longer and she did it on line. Age 92 I believe. Don't they always have to go out on a Road Test. We do here. Maybe they think at around 92 you are not using them anyway.
I start thinking bad once it is time for me to go for mine now every year. I think if one has not had Accidents (Not had any in 50 years). They should keep it at the every 2 years at least.
Jane. You really sent some storm over to us. Trees down and really pouring.
I have my Laundry ready to go and I am completely out of Paper towel. Amazing how hard it is to be without the Paper towel.
Can't see getting out today now unless it really clears up fast.
Jeanne, it was me who got my license renewed for 10 years on-line, no testing, on my 80th birthday. I was very surprised, to say the least.
We're due to get a couple of storm lines overnight, but no severe weather predicted. I went for my mani/pedi this morning - always a good thing. I played bridge here at the Terrace this evening. We played for about 1 1/2 hours, and my partner and I got all the cards. Great for us, but not so much for the others. Duplicate tomorrow afternoon.
Jeanne....yikes on your storms.
Mary...always more fun with good cards!
Rain finally ended here yesterday and moved on towad Chicago. Still gloomy and overcast and cold here. I don't see us going out except for Friday night supper out with friends and they'll be driving.
Jane
Hi Gals, we finally got a little bit of rain last night, but not much. It is still cloudy but warm and fairly sunny. I had an 8 AM appt clear in Ballentyne (about 10-12 miles from here) and was worried about rain, darkness and traffic, but no problem. Rain had stopped, it was fairly light, and the traffic was moderate. I got there early.
The pain doctor said that if I want to continue to pursue this, he definitely thinks I need to do the trial again!! That requires insurance approval, labs, and appt, so I doubt that will happen before May.
After I finished there, I had another appt in the same area at 10:30 with my therapist, so sat in her office for an hour and a half and read. I really like her, but don't know that she's helping me all that much. She told me I am to go outside for a half hr every day that's decent weather, even if I sit on the patio & read. She thinks that will raise my spirits a lot. So guess I will try.
Jonathan just called for a chat. First time in quite a while that I had talked to him.
Mary, it sounds like you had a really good day yesterday! Hope your duplicate today went well.
Jeanne, sorry for your storms.
Jane, glad your storms are over. Enjoy your dinner out.
Sue, that is so sad about your jewelry because I know much of it had sentimental value. It's good that Tim is helping keep you organized with all your papers, etc.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon, John battled depression, but never felt it was bad enough for him to want medication or therapy. He knew at least part of it was due to SAD (seasonal affective disorder), so he usually managed it with sunlight and exercise. I know the sunlight exposure really does help. I hope it might do you some good, too.
We were sort of in the middle this afternoon at bridge, at 50+%, and got 0.10 MP - so not too bad. It was cool this morning, but is just lovely this afternoon. I checked with my CPA this morning - she's going to bring my tax stuff on Monday. I'll be glad to get that done with for the year (except write checks). Nothing on the schedule for this weekend.
Hi Buddies....not much going on with me....will have kids and grands Easter weekend....I'm seeking opinions....what to do when you have more grey than natural hair color.....Not sure I want to let it go all grey yet...if one has low lights or high liters...does it look good in your opinion....I would think it would fade as fast as color.....which is a lot of upkeep....have a great weekend all Darlene
It is such a beautiful day here on the Oregon coast, Cool but Beautiful. I've had freckles for 23 walks already. I think that will be it for today. We will be going out for our usual Friday night dinner at Los Dos Amigos with friends. Then after that I have music practice at the church at 6:30 I will be practicing All is Well with my Soul to sing in the next few weeks.
Gilbert is doing well going to 2 AA meeting per day and staying away from Sarah, he asked Keith and I to write Character Witness letters so we did.
Hi Buddies. My regular village friend who takes me to Kroger is still out of town, so the Village Friends employee called me yesterday to tell me who would come to get me today. She was a nice person, maybe not quite as old as I am, and she did her shopping while I did mine. She came to pick me up at 11:00 and we were home before 12:00. Evidently Friday doesn't attract lots of folks until around 4:00 or 5:00 when schools and jobs are over.
I've been reading a pretty good murder mystery today--Web of Evil--by J.A. Jance. Fortunately it had a good ending with the crooks caught and on the way to prison.
It's nice and sunny here today. I had a nice walk around the block this morning before going to Kroger. I bought some soup in the deli and made a turkey/cheese sandwich for my lunch. I also was BAD and bought a bag of potato chips. I haven't opened them yet, but they won't last long. I also bought Sea Salt Caramel Truffle ice cream on my driver's recommendation and will have some after I fix something to eat for supper.
What has happened to the thingies at the top of the pages which permit you to underline and other cool things like that? Sometimes I like to underline book titles when I recommend them to others.
Any news from GinnyAnn? I am going to dig through my e-mail address book in hope of finding hers. I'm also concerned about MaryPage as she hasn't been here for a while.
Have a nice evening, Buddies. My South Carolina Lady Gamecocks are playing tonight, I think, but I need to check my newspaper to confirm this.
Sue
Go Lady Gamecocks! Sue, JAJance has been one of my favorite authors for a long time.
Marilyn, glad to hear that Gilbert is doing well. I hope he can keep it up.
Darlene, several of the gals in my swim group have let their hair go "natural", and they all look really good the way it turned out. You could let it go, and see if you like it. If you don't, you can always put some more color on it. Good luck.
The Lady Gamecocks won their game against Stanford--and in the second game Mississippi State is ahead of UConn by ? points--about 9 at the half. I'm hoping MSU will continue to play really well and can pull out the win over Gino's team!
As soon as the game is over, I'm off to bed. Bonney and I are going out to lunch in Tiger Town. I forget which restaurant she wants to visit. I think it might be Logan's Roadhouse.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
HOORAY FOR THE SEC!!! Go Lady Gamecocks! And kudos to Mississippi State!
WOO HOO, LADY (and gentlemen) GAMECOCKS! I'm also very happy for Mississippi State, but of course I'll continue to cheer for my Gamecocks. This is the best finish for Carolina teams since I was in College in the 50's! This year the SEC is the best! (at least I think so--and so glad UConn didn't win for the umpteenth time).
I slept fairly late this morning, but have a load of wash in the dryer, walked around the 3 (but short) block stretch, have showered and dressed to go out for lunch. I have to have bridge at my house on Thursday, so will have to get my calling done this weekend. It's not my turn, but I agreed to swap with Dorothy who was going to their Florida condo through next week.
I just had a call from Bill who is in a conference in Chicago with several of his students who are presenting papers. Probably about Green Roof practices--he's one of the experts in the U.S. with that type of agriculture (pardon a bit of bragging, please!).
Bonney is picking me up to go to lunch in about an hour. We have coupons for Logan's Roadhouse. I know we'll both order one of their baked sweet potatoes, but I haven't been there in so long, I don't remember what their entrees are.
It's a beautiful day in my neighborhood (remember Mr. Roger's theme song?) today. I love days like this, but so many shrubs and trees are blooming that my nose is running big time!
Have a great day, Buddies.
Sue
Good Morning, I have been out for a walk with Freckles so she could get her potty business taken care of before we go visiting in just a little bit. We are walking up to the residential facility near her to meet with the other visiting team. After that place we are all going to another facility to visit out Hospice patients. The other team human is hospice coordinator for our group.
Sue...when you click the REPLY button, the formatting options should show.
HURRAH FOR MISS. STATE!!! Your Assisted Living stay is probably medically deductible.
Darlene...good suggestion from Mary. I've never colored my hair, but I often had it highlighted...called "frosting" back in the day. I'm in the same dilemma you are....not sire what to do.
Marilyn....good news on your son.
Sharon...I hope you can get another trial.
I emailed GA, but I've had no reply. MP indicated she was ok, but taking a break from posting.
Finally....some sunshine here...before more rain tomorrow and Monday! It may get to 50 today, so I hope we can get a walk in. Laundry, of course, and I got caught up on family bookkeeping yesterday.
Jane
Sunday Morning Greetings!
Rain to come in today and through tomorrow....farmers and gardeners love it now. Then we're hoping for some spring...daffodils are poking up as are some tulip leaves, but nothing blooming yet for a few weeks..or a real warm spell.
We watched the Final Four last night. Two great games. I thought Oregon might pull off the upset of NC, but they lost by ONE point! I'm hoping Gonzaga can beat NC Monday night.
Quiet day at home today...knitting and reading, I think, after I see Meet the Press at 1:00.
jane
Hi Gals, I've been to SS & church. I had to teach SS today. It went well. I have a load of towels in the washer. It's a lovely day here too, sunny and 70's.
Sue, hope you enjoyed your dinner with Bonney. I was sorry USC lost last night, but happy for UNC. It would have been fun to have an all Carolinas final. Good for the USC ladies.
Jane, I do hope you hear from GA soon. It sounds like spring is slowly approaching your area. It is full blown here. Dogwood are out now too.
Marilyn, hope your visits went well.
Mary, glad the SEC is doing so well for you.
No plans this afternoon except to get my hummingbird feeder filled and put out. Almost time for them.
Have a nice day. Sharon
finely. It was beautiful here yesterday and not to bad today. Maybe get a walk in. The weather sure makes a difference to my personality. I ran all over town yesterday. Such energy. Came home and took a nap at 4:30. Big mistake. Awake most the night. Going to not even sit down today.
Some good TV on Public TV tonight. Covers the whole 3 hours.
It's another gorgeous day here today, with rain predicted for tomorrow.
Sharon, I put my hummingbird feeder out yesterday and left it out overnight. It was still hanging there this morning - totally empty. :D I cleaned it out, refilled it, and will just bring it in tonight when I bring in the other feeders. But the critters (whoever they are) don't bother the safflower seed or the mealy worms. Oh, well....
Nothing else going on around here.
Mary and Sharon..I put my hummingbird feeder out a few days ago and had to take it down...bees was all over it...I really enjoy the hummers..but don't like the bees ...CC
When I got to where my hopsice lived, I found out she had passed away 2 weeks ago.
It is a beautiful day here but there is a cold wind blowing. went to chuch this morning and forgot to take my lyrics with me for my song, so I will sing "It is well with my Soul" next week, I have also picked a song to sing for Easter, called' I know My Redeemer Lives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj-pZQ_XjyU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj-pZQ_XjyU) I must tell you that I love to sing and worship.
Marilyn - I know your singing will be great - no matter the lyrics!
YEA, LADY GAMECOCKS AND DAWN STALEY!!!
Mary, I sat here for the whole game and all the celebrating afterwards. I am SO proud of our Lady Gamecocks. Mississippi State has done very well--I know they are disappointed, but our Ladies have been practicing for this for a long time. And I'm still glad MSU broke Gino's record!
We had tornado warnings here this morning--lots of rain, too, but it cleared up and the storm went east into Georgia. I don't know how bad the damage was over there. The 5 o'clock news is on and has shown damage to some places in Alabama.
Marilyn, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your hospice patient. I'm sure she was comforted by the many visits from you and Freckles.
Darlene, that's too bad about the bees on your humming bird feeder. I'm allergic to bee stings and stay away from things that attract them. I keep one of those Epi-pen things in case I am stung, but they have become so expensive now that if I see bees anywhere I go inside and stay away from that location.
Jeanne, I'll have to check my PBS station to see what's going on there this evening. We've been having so many commercials lately that the programs I like are being cut short. I'm hoping their fund raising is over for a while.
Sharon, we enjoyed eating out together. She had salmon and one of those HUGE sweet potatoes and I don't remember what else. I had glazed chicken fingers and a fresh raw veggie plate. It was all good and I was stuffed.
Jane, although I was upset that Carolina lost to Gonzage, I do hope the Zags beat UNC. I'm still a Duke fan (and one of my young friends just got a full ride to Duke on a football scholarship. He wants to be a doctor) and I didn't want UNC to win.
Not much else to say this evening. Tim came by this afternoon in the rain. He's going to take me to the bank on Friday a.m. and then to Kroger to shop, so I'll have to have my shopping list ready early, plus call the Village Friends secretary to tell her I don't need a volunteer to take me to the store on Friday.
I hope we hear from GinnyAnn soon. You, too, MaryPage!
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Yes, Sue, the women's games were sweet - with South Carolina winning and Mississippi State beating UConn in the semis.
I got up to go to the Y this morning, and just got away less than a block away when I saw it lightning - so there would be no swimming. I just turned around and came back home. The lightning finally stopped, but the rain continued. We had 1.5" of rain by the time it quit shortly after noon. And the day finished off with lovely sunshine and temps in the 60s. We did some good and some bad at duplicate tonight, and came in just below middle.
The blue birds have been working on the mealy worms I put out - and nobody else seems to like them. This is good. With the other stuff, there is a squirrel who has decided to challenge me. He gets up on the railing and seems to just sit there until I notice him, then starts reaching for the feeder. I run him off, and he sits at the base of the stairs and just watches me, until I come out on the deck and stomp my foot at him. He's really enjoying it, I think. After the third time this afternoon, I brought the feeders in. And then I went on Amazon and ordered a super-soaker water gun. I'm going to put pepper water in it and see if I can get him a couple of good licks. That might slow him down a little bit. Oh, well, it does keep me occupied. ;D
Another wet and gloomy day here. I hope we get some warm temps and sunshine soon.
Need to do some cleaning out of drawers and such maybe today.
I watched most of Zags and UNC but thought it disjointed and boring, so went to bed early.
Jane
Hi Gals, back from my annual exam. Cholesterol is way too high but can't be helped. My Vit D was a little high, so he's cutting me back from 5,000/day to 2,000. Also got a pneumonia booster. No other results.
We went to the funeral of our SS member yesterday. It was very nice. The daughter had a pre-recorded message that was played as part of the service. A nice reception afterwards provided by one of the circles.
A computer guy is coming over this afternoon to look at John's computer. The CD drive won't work.
I'm glad everyone was relatively happy with the NCAA results. At this pt, I'm just glad they are over.
We had severe storm warnings yesterday afternoon and did get some rain and thunder, but fortunately nothing severe. My rain guage cracked and so I have no idea how much we got.
Mary, you can buy a baffle to put on your pole to keep the squirrel away. Also, adding red pepper to the seed is supposed to deter them and not the birds. I like your water gun idea too. Too bad about the swimming but sounds like you had fun at bridge.
Jane, I hope it warms up for you soon too.
Sue, nice that Tim is so helpful. HOpe you got your house ready for bridge.
We got our taxes back yesterday. We have to pay some, but not much. Glad it is over with.
Have a nice day, everyone. Sharon
MaryZ. I am picturing you, standing there with your gun shooting at the squirrel. Funny.
As I can't have natural flowers in my yard I don't put out bird feeders. Only problems I have start of Spring is the sparrows making nests in my gutters over the porch. They started in 4 place but I put the moth Balls up there and have not had them back. They make such a mess if you don't run them off.
Sharon. I also don't do a thing about Cholestrol. I know what it is on my yearly full blood panel in September. Last year he said was all O.K 194 and the other numbers where good. Another Dr. wanted me to take pills. Made my bones hurt.
I did just have to get off the BP I was taking that had the Water Pill in it. Got on a low dose another name and it seems to be doing better. Still at 130/67/89 Good enough for me. That is the only pill I want to take.
Today is lovely here - supposed to be in the upper 70s. The crepe myrtle trees that were pruned over-winter are just beginning to show new growth. :)
Sharon, I don't have my feeders on poles. They hang from crooks that are attached to the railing on my deck. The squirrel gets on the railing and can easily reach the feeders. I'm on my second big shaker of cayenne pepper - putting it with the feed and sprinkling it on the railing. Haven't seen him yet today.
I swear I posted here this morning but it is not here.
My Subaru is leaking water almost as fast as I put it in, So it will be going to the shop very soon. Keith's Camaro is still in the shop and he will never ever let me drive the Corvette, well maybe if his life depended on me driving his baby. So I am having to find rides to the Furry Friend activities that I am committed to. Tomorrow at least that rehab facility is just A few blocks from home and I can walk there. this afternoon is another visit to the school, I have a ride for that one. We only have two classes to teach today. Yesterday we were leaving the school at bus and pick up time, some little bitty chihuahua jumped out of a car and came after Freckles all teeth showing, snarling and trying to get to Freckles hind legs. Freckles turned around and really gave that dog what for, the owner came running to get her dog and I was on my way across the street with Freckles in to, good thing she was on her leash and under my control, I think that little dog would have gone running quickly. I have heard that dogs of Freckles breed can run 40 mph though Or it could have been for 40 miles.
Good evening, Buddies. I've been busy with laundry and baking cookies today. I have bridge club here on Thursday and have made a batch of Swedish Oatmeal cookies. Several of my bridge friends have asked for the recipe in the past, so I'll give it to them Thursday.
I watched 2 football movies this evening--Rudy, about the small boy at Notre Dame who joined the football team, but never got to play until the last game of his Senior year when the other Seniors begged the coach to put him in. His parents came to the game and he was put in for the last play. Perhaps you've seen this film. He took the ball over the end zone line and was the hero. I think this was a true story--very heartwarming.
The second was a team in which the regular players went on strike and wash outs from other teams were hired and won the season. Also a heartwarming movie.
I'm tired from my cooky baking and other chores and am going to bed as soon as I check my e-mail. I hope all are well and have had a nice day.
Sue
Marilyn...nasty for Freckles to be attacked.
Sue...a nice treat for your bridge players.
Our new neighbor one house over moved in with four dogs. The rottweiler was roaming the neighborhood, but they must have gotten the message that's not allowed in town, and have put up a big fence.
Another cold, gloomy, and wet day here in the Midwest rural area.
We did have a good day here yesterday. An electrician we'd contacted finally called and said he could come that afternoon. He did, and had the three small jobs we needed completed all fixed, was paid and on his way to another job. It is so hard to get an electrician here for small jobs.
I also tackled my computer desk area and got the top cleaned off and the large file drawer cleaned out and papers organized into four file folders. Feels good to have that more organized.
Today is bridge, and I'm looking forward to that.
Jane
It is hard now to get anyone who wants to do small jobs. I was spoiled for 40 years having a friend whose husband business was more of Handyman. Could do everything. Kept my place running smooth. Now he is 93 but has had Alzheimer for past 9 years. Still live across the road. Dont think he recognizes me now but I just sit and talk to him like he does. Makes me sad.
Still sort of dreary day here. stopped raining . They are saying it will be 70 deg over the weekend. Hope dry as they are coming to clean up my yard. I finely saw the man who does my grass cutting and he says he was Ill over the winter but will still do my yard this summer. He now 84 . seems his knees not good but he rides mower. Only another thing as we age. Everyone ages with us. Most my Doctors of last 40 years are now either retired or passed on.
I just got back from the ortho. He says I have fluid on the knee and possible meniscus tear. I'm to get an MRI on Sun and then can't see him until May 3 to get anything done. Grrrr.
We had severe thunder storms about noon, but then that stopped and then just heavy rain since. A long drive to and from in the rain, but we need it.
Jane, glad you found an electrician. We have a handyman that can do most things including electrical and plumbing. So nice to have. There are actually a lot of handymen in SC, but this one used to live across the street, so we've stuck with him. Scary about the neighbor with the rotweiler. Glad she put up a fence.
Jeanne, glad your yard man is going to continue to help you, but sounds like you need to be looking for another one who is younger.
Sue, your movies sound good, especially since you like football. Hope your bridge game goes well tomorrow.
Marilyn, you've had a real time with the cars. I hope you can get one of them up and running soon. Too bad about your hospice patient. It seems like they don't last very long after they call in hospice.
All for now. Sharon
The car situation just happened to be both at the same time. But mine is getting fixed first. Subaru's are good cars, even if Keith keeps complaining that I should have kept my 88 Chevy celebrity. We had a lot of $$ in that car too and he complained about that. So I just let him complain and don't argue with him. My car is a 2007 and has 110 Thousand miles on it. Only one owner before me.
His Camaro has more miles on it than mine and is a 2000, never had any work done on it until now. and it has a lot of work to be done. He says I should have bought a Chevy or kept my old car.
Marilyn, sorry about the dog attacking Freckles. I would've thought any dog out and around would have better manners and be on a leash. And too bad about your cars - that's why I have no affection for cars. There's always something wrong with them.
Sharon, sorry about your knee. I hope it can be helped with something done in the office. But a meniscus repair usually isn't too bad, and is just done arthroscopically.
I hope Sue didn't have any bad weather - there were some severe storms in southern Alabama. We didn't even get a drop of rain from this morning's line of storms that came through. But they're still predicting severe weather later this evening. And then it's supposed to be unseasonably cold for a couple of days. Oh, well - it's spring!
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
I tried today to not take a nap. Think I have gotten the habit. It has poured down hard all day today and still coming. I just don't sleep as good at night if I nap. Today it lasted almost 2 hours. Only seems to hit me when dark and dreary. Come on Spring.
Let me turn the News off. Just awful again. Keeps showing the Chemical Attack on Children. We don't need to be showing every news. Now again Trump saying fault of Obama. Now I don't know why he shows his hate for Obama so. Never as a new man in office gone on so hard. I hate that.
Time to fix dinner. Stuck with chicken today. Freezer getting empty.
Jeanne..I can't and don't nap durning day.....I do lay down and read...but don't sleep...otherwise I couldn't sleep all night...I had chicken dumplings for supper..enough left for a couple more meals...Marlyin..hope your car troubles end soon....I had solar screens put on 5 of my windows.....going to see how I like them before doing more..Sharon sorry you are having knee problems...hope Sue isn't in the bad weather path...Hi to Mary and Jane CC
They are working on my car as we speak. they just called to ask if I had put any stop leak in the radiator. No I haven't.
I started to take Freckles for her 2nd walk just now and it is starting to rain. Bummer!. The sun is shining and it is starting to rain. What's up with that?
Marilyn....good news on getting your car fixed. I'm the opposite of K. I hve my car serviced regularly, and want any rattles or things that feel "off" fixed immediately. Driving 60 miles roundtrip on rural roads to work all those years made that a must do for me.
Sunny morning and it's very welcomed!
We solved a problem yesterday with my car. The lock wasn't opening when I clicked the little button on the handle first thing in the morning, and it turns out both of the fobs had batteries that were weak. They were replaced under my four year warranty, so should be good for a couple more years. It's one of those "good for five years" thing that needs replacing in 3.5 years. We learned that with the "fussy" me hanic we had who said he always replaced his "good for five years" batteries every three years!
Nothing much here...laundy, grocery store, a walk, and maybe I'll go along with Ray to the golf course and drive the cart this afternoon if it warms up as promised.
Jane
Hi Gals, I did the grocery shopping early yesterday so that John could carry it all in for me before he left for bridge. Sure was glad I did.
Ms Frances had to go to the ER yesterday. Turned out it was dehydration, but even though she has bottled water or a glass at hand, she just doesn't drink it. They gave her an IV of saline yesterday and she felt some better, but she is in kidney failure and I don't think she will be with us much longer. I went over and sat with her about 3 hrs last evening & will go over again tonight. She needs to be in assisted care.
Bunny is at the groomers and they just called me to say she's ready.
Mary, I'm really pleased with what the ortho said because I was so afraiad I was going to have to have a full knee replacement. This may entail a laproscopic repair, but I think I can handle that.
Jane, so glad it's warmed up. I envy you riding on the golf course with Ray.
I've got to run. Hi to those I didn't mention. Sharon
Hi Buddies. I was home all day yesterday, but we had high winds and tornado warnings and I didn't turn my computer on. The wind brought down lots of leaves and small limbs. I did pick up the ones in my driveway as my bridge club was coming at 12:30 and I didn't want to cause problems for my friends. I've cleaned up more pollen strings than I can count today!
Tim took me to the bank today to get some paper work completed that we needed notarized and I got some money out of my account. Afterwards he took me to the doctor's office (the one who will do my hopefully last!) colonoscopy on the day after Easter. I will be missing church and the family's Easter dinner as I will be drinking the "yuck" stuff--although it doesn't taste as bad as it used to. I have to have this one because 3 years ago he found 3 small polyps. After we stopped at the doctor's office, he took me to Kroger for my weekly shopping.
This afternoon after lunch I retired to my bedroom and finished reading the book club selection for April, The Boys in the Boat, which is about the Washington U. sculling team in the 1936 Olympics. We'll discuss it on Monday at book club. Very interesting and thought provoking. Some of the team are wealthy, some very poor, but work wonderfully together and their coach and the boat designer are great role models. It's an uplifting book. You might remember that the '36 Olympics were held in Germany and Hitler and Goebel ruled! But the "Boys in the Boat" managed to place first and Hitler and Goebel stomped off the platform.
I'd hope to go to lunch with Bonney and shopping for some new furniture for my deck to tomorrow, but she's having visiting children/grandchildren and will be too busy. We'll try to schedule it for another weekend.
Sharon, I'm sorry to hear about Ms. Frances. It does sound like she needs to be in assisted living facility.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Nothing new going on around here. Today was a lovely day, just a bit cooler than it has been. The trees are all leafing out, the dogwoods are in bloom. The bluebird couple in the birdhouse have gone nuts eating up the mealy worms. I may make a trip to Walmart tomorrow morning, just to get bird food. I played duplicate this afternoon - we came in just a little below the middle. Not bad, but nothing particularly good, either.
Sue, Not having to mess with yard stuff, especially the oak strings, is just of the many things I enjoy about not being a home owner. I hope you got some good cards today.
Sharon, sorry about your Ms Frances. Like you, I'm sure she should no longer be living alone. You're a good friend to her to help take care of her.
Marilyn, hope your car is working well by now.
jane, How was your ride in the golf cart. Sounds like a good way to have a day out in the sunshine.
Happy weekend to all the Buddies!
Hi my friends :) I don't remember when I last posted :-[ Did I tell you about my fall? Ray and I were going out and at the door I fell and couldn't get up on my own. So, Ray dialed 911 because he couldn't get me up. :( The paramedics helped me get up, then drove me to the emergency room. Nothing was broken. That was a relief because I have osteoporosis. I had to go through physical therapy. It really helped. I was lucky that the therapist could come to the house. At this point I have completed the PT. Ray is keeping at me to move more so I can build up my strength.
So good to hear from you, Ginny Ann. That's terrible about your fall. I'm glad you had such good PT. And Ray is right - keeping moving is SO important. The old saying "if you don't use it, you lose it" is even more true as we get older. I know I need to do that myself. Lots of hugs from here - and keep moving, even if it's just around the house.
Hi Gals. Welcome back, Ginny. We've been worried about you. I'm so sorry you had a fall but glad the PT was so helpful. We all need to keep moving. I keep hoping that if I get the nerve stimulator implanted that I will be able to do more.
Mary, you must really be enjoying your bluebirds. I hate that we no longer have a house that they like. However, they do still come here for food and water so I do get to see them. Coming in in the middle in duplicate is not bad. It is such a competitive game.
Marilyn, I, too, hope you got your car back.
It's a beautiful sunny day here today, high to be 67, wind has quit.
I took Bunny to be groomed yesterday and she looks so pretty. This morning, I took her to the vet for a urinalysis and recheck, but she didn't have enough in her bladder to do it. They wanted to do a sterile draw. So I take her back Monday.
Tomorrow I have the MRI on my knee at 3:00. I hope we can go to Lowes and get some flowers after church. My pansies are so crowded and really not looking that great now.
Sue, your book sounds interesting. There were a lot of stories from that Olympics. Glad we don't have any pollen strings. What kind of tree do they come from? Glad you got your banking and grocery shopping done. Tim is good to help you with that.
I need to work on my reunion project this afternoon. Finding all the clipart of all the careers people in our class were involved in. I also have a load of laundry in.
Jane, hope you have another nice day. Hi to Darlene. Sharon
Hi, Bosom Babes!
GinnyAnn.....so good to see your post.
Another sunny and warmer day here! As soon as Ray finishes up with his work, I hope we can get out for a walk. It's been too wet, cold, and windy earlier this week. The golf course was so empty yesterday afternoon, that Ray could use the round for practice....hitting two or three balls on occasion and not holding anyone up. He was tired after 7 holes and my legs were cold. I had on jeans, abd my parka, glove, and a hat...the wind was that chilly for me!
Last night we went to a place about 15 miles from here, but I comtinue to be disappointed in their food. The place is quite busy, so it must just be me.
Bed is changed, sheets are in the wash, etc.
Funny thing...last week at our Fri. Night, we got on the subject on mattresses and sheets. One couple is thinking of changing to a queen size, but she lamented she'd have to buy all new sheets. But, I said, you have queen size sheets for your RV....which they use maybe 10 weeks a year. Well, yes, but those sheets stay in the RV! She said.
I replied, but you talk about all the time it takes you to load the RV with clothes, etc. Would a set of sheets really be that big a burden.
She said: I need 4 sets of sheets because I like variety.
The other 4 of us were dumbfounded. One couple has one set they wash and put back on their bed. We have two sets I rotate. Do you gals have 4-5 sets or fewer???
Jane...who has two sets for our king bed.
Jane I have three sets one set is mismatched one set I got at a free grarage sale, and one set I don't really like but use it anyway.
I got my car back. it was just over 2000$, They had to flush the cooling system twice because there was some white powdery stiff clogging up[ everything. I was told to always use the same brand of coolant. weThibnk it may have been cause by some old coolant that Keith found in the garage and put in the radiator and overflow chamber. It could have beedn a chemical reaction. no one knows for sure. It runs great now. the check engine light that has been on since right after we bought the car is now off.
Ginny Ann so good to see you posting again. Sorry to hear about your fall.
Sherry I sure hope you can get good results from the nerve simulator.
Marilyn, ouch for the bill on the car - but you know it will be working well. And that makes it worth it.
jane, before I moved, we had two queen-sized beds, and I probably had 5-6 sets for the two beds. I brought three sets with me when I moved. The cleaning crew here changes the sheets every week, so one goes on the bed while the previous set is being washed. The third set was just as insurance for me, in case maybe I got sick in the bed and needed an extra. But no new ones in quite a while. Funny thing, one set is blue, two are white (but different "pattern"). The cleaning gals obviously like the blue one best. They put it on every other week, and alternate between the white ones. ;D
Beautiful, warm, and sunny day here. The Masons had a pancake breakfast at the fairgrounds and Ray was working there, so I went up and had breakfast with him.
He's gone out to the golf course, and I'm going to try and walk a bit. The joints are bothering me, but I'm going to try to walk a little, anyway.
Jane
Hi Gals. I'm finally home and have a few minutes to myself. I've been to SS & church, Lowes to get some flowers but they didn't have what I wanted, home for lunch and then got a pot roast & carrots in the oven, put in a load of laundry, then went to get my MRI, filled up with gas on the way home, changed the clothes in the washer & put in another load and Whew! I'm beat!!
It's a pretty sunny day today and about 70, I think, but my joints are aching too, Jane. I hope you got your walk in, but I'm in for the day now!! I'm thinking about watching the end of the Masters, but may read instead.
On sheets, I have several sets, but only 2 that I use regularly. I plan to donate the others. I just don't like the way they fit.
Marilyn, I"m glad you have your car up and running, but what a price! Tell Keith not to add anything more to your engine or radiator.
All for now. Sharon
Sharon, I'm surprised they did your MRI on a Sunday. I didn't think anybody did anything like that on a weekend. When will you hear the results?
Glad you're getting some Spring, jane.
Nothing new around here. Just laundry and lovely weather.
GinnyAnn, I'm especially glad to see your post today. I'm sorry about the fall, but glad the therapy has helped. I've missed you and hope you feel up to posting more often.
Mary, I do very little in the house because the Molly Maids come every 2 weeks. I have them change the sheets and I try not to make a mess inside the house. I do try to keep things straightened up but they dust and mop my wood floors, clean the bathrooms, and run their vacuum cleaner. So I'm sleeping on sheets at least 2 weeks, but I shower daily and think that might be enough. At least I hope so.
Sharon, I hope your MRI gave you and your doctor some answers. Have you ever had torn cartilage removed from your knees? My orthopedic surgeon put 2 little holes in my left knee some years ago. He put a tiny camera in one hole and some kind of tiny thing that sucked out the broken cartilage. It didn't hurt and I've not had pain since. I did extensive rehab at a local rehab clinic here in Auburn after the surgery.
Jane, I have 2 sets of flannel sheets for winter and 2 sets of percale sheets for warm weather. It has been cool here this week and not expected to get much warmer this coming week, so will have the Molly Maids put a flannel set back on when they come Tuesday. I wash the sheets on Maid day when they change them. This works for me.
Marilyn, I'm glad you got your car back and it's running well. Oops on the cost, though, pretty steep. Did you have another solo at church this morning?
I'm not going to church next Sunday (Easter) as I have to start the prep for my colonoscopy which is on next Monday at 8:30 at the hospital. I'm hoping he doesn't find any polyps this time--last time was supposed to be the last, but he removed polyps and that's why I have to have at least one more colonoscopy. So Easter Sunday will be drinking lots of yucky and not so yuck liquids!
I finished reading our book club selection for this month. We'll discuss it tomorrow afternoon. It is The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown and is about Washington U.'s sculling team and how they won the sculling trophy at the 1937 Olympics--and where Hitler and Goebel were furious about it! (Jane, I don't have any of the options to underline or anything else at the bottom of my posts). This is a really good non-fiction account and very uplifting.
Have a nice rest of your Sunday!
Sue
Hi buddies...Ginny was good to see your post..sorry about the fall..my SIL fell a few days ago..slipped in the mud fell on her face..had to have 5 stitches and had 2 black eyes...cat scan turned out ok...I have 4 sets of queen sheets..but only use 2. Regularly..I usually change sheets every week...since I only sleep on one side...I should just turn the bottom sheet and wash q 2 weeks...Sue good luck with ur colonoscopy...will you be drinking the full gallon of prep?.Im sure Mine is due soon..it's been almost 5 years...Jane...good you are getting your walk in...I need to get back to daily walks..Sharon I didn't know one could get MRI on Sunday either...Hi to Mary and Marlyin...Any others reading...Darlene
Sue I don't sing a solo until Easter, and another at a later date.
Sue, that's lousy timing on the colonoscopy! What a way to spend Easter. I won't see the NP to get the info on my MRI until May 3rd. I've never had a tear in the meniscus before, but as I've said before, I had a partial knee replacement in 2004. Hope I never have to go through such pain and weakness again.
Mary & Darlene, I guess the Ortho center wants to get full use of their MRI machine. They schedule them weekends and evenings as well as weekdays. I was surprised too. I could have gone during the week, but this way I got it over sooner.
Darlene, sorry about your sil's fall. She really did a number on herself, didn't she?
Marilyn, good luck with your solo Sunday. What are you singing?
I have to take Bunny to the vet to be catherized for a clean urine sample today. I'm thinking that while they are doing that and running the test, I'll go get my toenails clipped and painted. I'd like to start wearing sandals soon.
Church book club tonight. Nothing else going on here. Hi to everyone. Sharon
Sherry I am singing I know my Redeemer Lives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QvX4CwSmwY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QvX4CwSmwY)
Overcast day here and colder...another front coming through so today is the second day of lots of joint pain. Laundry is the only thing getting accomplished today.
Jane
Good Evening, Buddies. Busy day here. One of my neighbors died last week--and the memorial service was held at the local cemetery near me. My neighbor Cheryl could not go because it was her turn for her Bunco group, but she did come down with a container of chicken salad and some grapes which she put in my fridge and then drove me over to the cemetery. I was planning to walk over there, but she was appalled because she wouldn't do that--and she insisted on taking me over.
So I let her and the weather was sunny, but not too warm. Mrs. Cadenhead was 85 years old. She and Dr. C. who was my favorite professor at AU when I was working on my Master's degree live on the street directly behind me and I have been visiting them at least every week or so for several years. She had been ill for quite some time and spent the last 3 weeks at Bethany House where those go who are not going to recover. They were married 65 years, both having been teachers many years, too. It was a lovely service and the first speaker was their longtime yardman who gave an emotional talk about his love for Ms. Fran and Dr. C. The other speaker was a young man about the age of their son and he spoke fondly of both the Cadenheads, but I was more impressed by Mr. Cooper, the yardman, who has become my friend, also. We always have a chat when he's there when I'm walking around the block.
Then at 3:00 my friend, Fredrissa, picked me up and took me to book club. Our book this month was (U)The Boys in the Boat,(U) a non fiction story about the U. of Washington's 1936-37 rowing team who were selected for the 1937 Olympics after defeating the other American teams as well as Great Britain--and who defeated Hitler's team in Germany. Hitler and Goebels were horrified and devastated with their loss. This was a huge win for the United States.
So a nice day outside and it was nice to be there to support Dr. C. and his family. Book Club was nice, too. We had a good discussion. I think some members didn't read the book, but those that did had enjoyed it very much. I think some would prefer to read only fiction.
I hope you all have a nice evening and hopefully good weather this evening and tomorrow.
Sue
Hi Buddies - we had another lovely day today, with the huge full moon tonight. Not much going on today, except for swimming and coffee, then bridge tonight. My partner and I did have 47% and get 0.17 MP - so not a bad evening.
Sue, sorry for the loss of your friend. Obviously she was well liked in the community.
jane, sorry your spring was so short-lived. I hope you get more soon.
Marilyn, I know your community is glad to have you contributing so much.
Sharon, enjoy your pedicure.
Darlene, sorry about your sister-in-law - Ouch!
Hi to Jeanne and Ginny Ann and all others.
Back to "normal" temps, the "weatherguessers" say...still in low 50s and overcast. Thank heavens the latest weather front has moved on east, and I can move around better.
Ray has an appt for first service on his car....at 10,000 miles...today.
Geez, remember when they had "breakin" oil and stuff at 500 miles. Those days long gone, I guess. I need to get up and moving..he,ll be back to pick me up at 9:00.
Have a good Tuesday!
Jane
It sounds like everyone had busy days yesterday. I had book club last night, and although I went, it was almost more than I could do. I was hurting so bad and my legs were so weak. The discussion of "The Creed" was good though.
I had to take Bunny to the vet at 8 AM for the urinalysis and her bladder STILL wasn't full enough for them to do a clean draw, so they are keeping her there until it is.
A landscaper is coming at noon today to discuss some changes to our back garden. Some of the bushes are just not doing well and need replacing.
Jane, I hope your joints are better today (and mine too). Changeable spring weather is not good for those of us with arthritis problems.
Mary, sounds like a good duplicate game. How are your bluebirds? Do you know that you can open the box to check on them about once a week in the afternoon? Just peck on the box first so they can fly out. They should have eggs by now.
Marilyn, that is a wonderful Easter song. I know you will do well.
Sue, I'm sorry for the loss of your neighbor but it sounds like it was a nice service. Glad your book club was good. What are you reading next? We are reading Mitch Albom's "The First Phone Call from Heaven." A lot lighter reading, but it should be interesting. I like his books.
I need to check my email and then write an article for the newspaper on church activities.
Sharon
Hello, Buddies. My Molly Maids (bi-weekly cleaning crew) weren't here by 9:00 when I was picked up for Circle. I left a note on the door and told them to come on in and find their check on my kitchen table. Olyne picked me up after she picked up 2 other friends as I was closer to the hostess's neighborhood. We had a nice lesson from our study book, only 2 more to go this year. Our leader today was the President of all Circles and we studied the similarities and differences of the world's major religions. Pretty interesting lesson.
When I came home I put the dirty sheets into the washer and started cleaning up pollen strings on my driveway. While I was outside Tim must have called and then called again just before I'd finished with the pollen strings. So I called back. Kris's Dad has been in the hospital since last weekend and Tim came by to take me out there. Dave was awake, but looking very frail with lots of things hooked up to him. Tim told me his kidneys are failing. Ard and Kris were both there and a family friend I don't know came by for a short visit. We had a nice visit with him, but he was tiring very easily. Ard and Kris went out to eat and will go back afterwards and Tim brought me home.
I had been washing the sheets off my bed and was able to get them into the dryer before Tim arrived. He'd called me earlier while I was outside cleaning up pollen strings (and there are many more to clean up!). Fortunately I saw his message and was able to leave the house when he got over here.
I'm going to fix a salad and sandwich for my supper and plan to read a favorite book and/or watch TV this evening. I especially like to watch the PBS evening news and the following news analysts afterwards--except I miss Gwen (can't remember her last name, but the African American #1 reporter along with Judy--also forget her last name) who broadcasts daily except for weekends. Fridays news casts from PBS are very comprehensive, IMO.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Sue Gwen Ifil and Judy Woodruff. I watch the PBS News hour too.
This morning I got busy after coming home from the gym and pruned the bush that is by the front door. I sure whacked the heck out of that bush. I carried 5 bundles of branches to the backyard and fell taking the last one back. I didn't get hurt though. I little while ago I swept all the stuff left into a pile for Keith to pick up and put in the garbage. There is a light rain here today, I took Freckles out for 2 walks anyway.
I am going to have to call my Medigap insurance and see if I can get a prior authorization for my chiropractor. Medicare used to pay part of it now, the Medigap doesn't cover chiropractors. That is the only way I can manage my back pain other than taking pain pills and I don't want to do that
Hi Buddies, I am finished with the PT :thumbup: My visit at the eye doc saw a bit of a change in my vision. So, of course, I need new lenses. If it isn't one thing it is another.
GinnyAnn....Hurrah for finishing PT. I hope you're able to move around better now without pain.
Marilyn...hope your medigap will give you some answers. I've never been to a chiropractor, so I don't know if ours covers that or not.
Hi to Maryz, Sue, Sharon, Darlene, Joy (we miss hearing from you!), Jeanne, Donna, MaryPage (we miss you!), JaneWalker (we miss you!), Diane Church (we miss you!), Angelface...and now my brain has gone blank....so hope I didn't miss someone!
SUNNY day here!! hurrah for that, too! Still in the 50s, but there's sunshine. The old joints feel so much better.
I'm off to play bridge today and enjoy the afternoon with "the girls"..youngest is probably 72 and oldest is 92! Yep, we're all sweet, young chickies!!! :thumbup:
jane
Hi Buddies. Ginny Ann, glad you finished PT. Hope it was a big help. New lenses are expensive, but aren't we grateful that they have them for us. I couldn't read anything without my glasses. (I'm far sighted.)
The irrigation guy is here turning on our water, etc for the spring and also extending the block edging up the sidewalk edge. Our mulch was constantly getting washed out.
If he finishes and leaves early enough and it hasn't started raining, I think I will go up to the nursery to get my flowers for my big pots.
Jane, hope you "young chickies" have a good game and lots of fun this afternoon. :)
Marilyn, I'm glad you weren't hurt in your fall, but you need to have Keith do some of the heavy work. I hope your insurance okays the chiropractic appts. My used to but I haven't been to one in some time. Usually anything Medicare covers, my supplementary covers as well.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEANNE!!
:balloons:
Sharon
Happy Birthday, Jeanne!
jane, glad your joints are feeling better - and like Sharon said, I wish you good cards with your buddies.
Marilyn, glad you weren't hurt. I hope you can get the treatment you need.
Ginny Ann, too bad about the new glasses. I wear mine all the time, so it's never a question as to whether I get them or not.. They can be expensive, though.
Sue, John used to say that he loved our oak trees, except for spring (when the pollen strings were everywhere) and in the fall (when he had to deal with the leaves). Those strings are terrible for allergies, too. Yuck!
We've been getting a lot of this year's travel plans firmed up (that's the editorial "we" - Sue and Margaret are doing most of the work - and I'm happy to relinquish that duty to them). Next month, we're going to spend a couple of days in Hendersonville, TN (where we lived when the girls were growing up) and a few days in central/western Kentucky. Just doing some general area touring and seeing some of the bourbon distilleries. We have a VRBO house rented for that trip. Then Margaret and I are going on an Alaska cruise in August. We're going with America Cruise Lines on one of the smaller ships. And we're going to spend a couple of days in Juneau beforehand with Sue and Randy. So it's going to be a busy travel year for us. :thumbup:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY..Jeanne....Mary your trips sound like fun...I'm about ready for one this summer...it is a little warm here today...just wonder if we will have a Easter spell. Hi to all reading. Darlene
Good evening, Buddies. Very busy day here. Carolyn picked me up about 10:45 to ride out to the Kreher Forest Preserve in north Auburn for our Garden Club luncheon, program, and nature walk. Chicken salad for lunch with a cupcake for dessert, talk about the facilities from the director and walk conducted by her. One big surprise was that one of the personnel from Auburn was a friend/colleague of my oldest son, Bill. We had a nice conversation just as Carolyn and I were leaving for our bridge club. AU manages the Forest Preserve and students work there as guides and in other volunteer assignments.
We then went to the Auburn University Club where we played bridge with our Wednesday Club. I had pretty good cards and won First place--$1. I was pooped when I got home. So I've just been reading and listening to music since I ate a light supper.
GinnyAnn, I'm glad you've checked in and have finished your PT. I hope you continue to do your exercises as it will help strengthen your body.
Marilyn, thanks for the info on Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff. I am having a lot of problems with my recent short term memory--not a bit with my long term. I can remember lots of stuff from way back!
Mary, your travel plans sound wonderful. It's great that your girls love to travel with you, too!
Jane, I hope you had good cards and enjoyed the afternoon with the "girls". Our oldest "girl" is 97! She was the hostess today. She is a lousy bridge player, but sweet and we all just know when we partner with her, we can look for surprise bids.
Happy Birthday, Jeanne!
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Happy Birthday, Jeanne! I hope YOUR day was a very good one.
Bridge was ok...ended up in middle of the 8.
Niece who had brain surgery had her first checkup at Mayo and they released her to all normal activity and have her on a med reduction schedule, so she was thrilled.
Jane
Yes. Another birthday gone bye. Will not count this one .
Day was nice and warm. First thing this morning my Microwave stopped working so had the pleasure on going out and buying myself a new one. We just cant let a day go by without a MW it seems. I think I tried using the dead one twice before i put it outside. Got a young man to take it someplace to get rid of it. Garbage men can't take any electronics anymore..
Also got a promise from my Texas Grandson that will come up in about 2 weeks to redo one of my bathroom. It really need remodeling. Be nice to see him for a week.
Jeanne...how nice to have a g'son who can do some remodeling for you.
Almost afternoon greetings from a now-it's-sunny Iowa.
Forecast is dismal...t'storms Friday and Sat and all next week. Maybe sunny on Sunday.
We'll be headed to Chicago area tomorrow and home late Sunday, so I won't be posting, probably. Too much driving here and there and commotion, ya know? :coolsmiley:
Have a Blessed Easter, Bosom Babes & Friends!
jane
Happy Easter to you, Jane. Have a safe trip.
I just finished booking a trip to Chicago and on to Belvidere, IL for John to visit his sister and try to find some solutions to their problems.
I went to the grocery this morning and also stopped at the ATM. The machine flashed a security sign and said it was keeping my card and to call the bank for a new card, which I did. The gal didn't seem to know why it happened. No fraudulent charges or uses of it. Kind of a shock.
I also have been trying to deal with Ms Frances and her problems. She doesn't want to be alone and needs care. I've been trying to get a hold of her doctor to see if he can order respite care or something for her until her **%#! daughter gets around to coming down and maybe doing something. No one should be left alone on her own at 99 yrs old in a weakened state. I went over and fixed her lunch today and Ellen her cleaning lady/care giver is with her now. So sad.
I had intended to go to the nursery to get my flowers but then this came up and I've been waiting on a call back, so we didn't go.
Enjoy your grandson, Jeanne. Sharon
jane, have a safe trip. Glad to hear the good news about your niece.
Sharon, I hope you and John can get his sister's problems resolved. And I do feel for you and your Ms Frances. I know you feel responsible for her - even though you have no real legal power to do anything. That's tough.
Not much going on today - just Silver Sneakers, bridge here at the Terrace, and fighting with the squirrel. I did get him twice, though. I managed to hit him with the water gun, although that didn't accomplish much. But the maintenance guy here had hooked up my hose with the pistol-grip nozzle, so I was ready for Mr. Squirrel the next time he came. And I really got him one time as he thought he was sneaking up on me. He didn't come back after that. But I bet he'll be back tomorrow.
Have a good holiday weekend, Buddies!
Jane, that's great news about your niece! I am happy for her and her family. Have a safe trip and enjoy Easter with your family.
Jeanne, How nice to have your Grandson to come and do some work for you. Auburn City accepts small unwanted electric appliances one day each year. We have to take them to the Recycle Park and hand them to attendants out of our car windows, so don't have to stand in line holding them. I think this is a great way to dispose of this kind of thing.
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Frances's situation. Her daughter ought to be charged with neglect. Is she the only child? That was strange about your ATM card. You should receive an explanation, IMO.
Mary, Woo Hoo on zapping the squirrel with the hose. I hope you can deter him soon.
I am on a restricted diet through Sunday because of my colonoscopy on Monday. We are having Easter dinner at Ard's house on Saturday. Dave has been moved to Hospice and may not last through the next few days. I will make the sweet potato casserole Ard asked me to bring, but I won't be able to eat anything there--will have to take yogurt. I can eat plain ice cream tomorrow, but not Saturday or Sunday. I just read my pre-op instructions today and very little is on my list to eat before Monday. I can eat cheerios tomorrow and Saturday, so will buy some tomorrow at Kroger. This is the most restrictive diet I've had for a colonoscopy. I hope this will be the last one!
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Sharon...I hope Ms Frances' doctor called you back. What on earth is her daughter thinking....maybe her physical and mental health is no better than Frances is?
Sue....whoa...that's a very strict diet!
Good morning, Babes! We're slowly getting moving and will leave for Chicago area soon...back on Sunday.
Jane
Sue...good luck on your prep...do you have to drink the gallon stuff? That's hard to do Darlene
I misread the prep instructions, so I am allowed some regular food today and tomorrow, but the very restricted diet with the yucky prep on Sunday. Tim will pick me up at 8:00 a.m. on Monday to take me to the hospital for the colonoscopy. I have to be there by 8:30 to complete more paper work. The colonoscopy will start at 9:00 (hopefully).
I went to Kroger this morning and bought what I need to eat for the beginning of next week. I have enough here in the house for this evening, tomorrow evening--I'll eat mid-day dinner at Ard and Dave's house. Dave has come home from the hospital with a Hospice nurse coming in daily (perhaps more than once) to check on him. All their children are here and also some grandchildren and great-grands. It will be a busy/crowded/luncheon. I think the nice weather will hold and some of us will eat outside on their patio and perhaps some in the living room. I've boiled sweet potatoes and have assembled my sweet potato casserole that Ard requested. It's ready except for putting the brown sugar topping on and heating up in the morning.
Hi Darlene. Yes, I have to drink a whole gallon of the yucky prep! UGH! I won't be able to attend SS and church because of that.
I hope all are well, having nice weather, and that you'll all have a Happy Easter!
Sue
Jane. No I am not lucky that way. I have 4 grandsons age 37 to 48. All 1000 miles away. The Texas one never come to Illinois not more that 5 years since I saw them. Here for a funeral. Always had a Handyman local. Lost without him so have to shop around for help now. He may not be able to get up here in the summer time.
Not been on the Internet for awhile other than to just check S and F. Again my one doctor who gave the bad drug a month ago. Gave me another one and my legs and feel swelled up awful. I think I have fired her. Quit taking and the swelling going down. I just do nt think my system likes any drugs.
Everyone have a great Easter weekend....Darlene
Hi Gals, I was busy most of yesterday between taking care of Frances and going to get my flowers at the nursery. Still not happy with my selection, but not too bad. John helped me by removing all the old flowers and half the dirt in the pots so that I just had to plant them. I had overwintered a dwarf hibiscus on my sun porch and have it replanted in one of the pots. It even had 2 blooms on it.
The whole thing with Frances is a mess. The daughter yammers around and finds excuses not to put her in a facility where she can be taken care of. I talked to her at least twice yesterday and Ellen as well, so for the time being, either Ellen or I are running over to take her her meals and see if she needs anything, but after today, I will have almost no time for her, so I hope the home health care guy works out that Nancy has scheduled for Monday. Frances absolutely does not want one, but...
Jane, I hope you have a good trip and a happy Easter with your family.
Mary, your trips sound wonderful. So nice the girls want to accompany you. YOur squirrel war sounds hilarious!
Sue, good luck with your prep tomorrow.. I didn't think you had to start drinking it until afternoon or evening. Enjoy your luncheon with Ard, et al.
Darlene, Happy Easter to you as well. I hope you will be with family.
Marilyn, good luck with your solo tomorrow.
Jeanne, nice that your grandson can help you out with your renovation.
To everyone checking in, I wish you all a blessed and happy Easter.
Sharon
Good afternoon we have made our weekly Walmart run this morning and gone for a walk . I now have a loaf of sour dough bread in the oven. I just make the dough in the machine anymore and do the rest by hand and bake it in the oven.
Singing practice went very well last night. I will sing at the end of the service which I think is an appropriate time to sing "I know my redeemer lives. I wish I could remember how to sign the song as I sing. It has been too long since my college days when I learned to Sign language and not using it. We are having a breakfast potluck at church before the service. I am making an egg, hash brown, tri color peppers, turkey sausage, pepper jack casserole to take for the potluck.
Thanks for mentioning me, Jane. I realize that I have been AWOL on here, but here is the reason------I now have Plantar Faciitis(sp) and have had
a whole lot of pain. A LITTLE bit better, but friends tell me you don't ever
get competely over it :( >:( I can at least walk without the unbearable pain with
a "sleeve" that my daughter ordered for me. I pray that it goes away soon, but not too hopeful.
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!!!!!!!
Joy
We had a nice lunch at Ard and Dave's. He felt well enough to come outside on their back porch to eat and visit with us--his grand children sat inside and came out in turns to visit with him. His adult children tried to stay as near as possible. He has lost so much weight and is obviously in a lot of pain. The Hospice nurse is coming by during the week to check on him, give meds, etc.
Tim brought me home about 2:30. He prepared my pre-colonoscopy meds, wrote out explicit instructions, etc. as he wanted to be sure I didn't forget a single step in what I have to do tomorrow to prepare for Monday's surgery. He'll pick me up on Monday at 8:00 for my 8:30 check-in. I've already pre-registered with a nurse on the phone.
Jeanne, good luck on finding a new handy man.
Darlene, I'll be happy it's Easter Sunday, but not happy about having to stay home from church to complete my pre-surgery Prep! Are you having company this weekend?
Sharon, where does Ms. Frances's daughter live? Can you report her neglect to some one who might be able to help out with getting her to live up to her responsibility? I'm so glad my kids try to see to my health, etc. Poor Tim and Kris have the most responsibility because they are close, but Bill and Jon and their wives talk to me every week at least. Getting older and being alone is not for Sissies or for those who need help!
Jane, I hope you've had a safe trip and are enjoying your family Easter celebration.
Marilyn, I know your congregation will enjoy your solo. I will miss church because of the colonoscopy prep--and I am pretty sure our choir will also sing "I know that my Redeemer Lives"--maybe the congregation, too.
Oh, Joy. I am so sorry about the plantar fasciitis (sp?). I had it for a while a few years ago but fortunately it finally went away. I hope it leaves you soon. Do you wear lace-up shoes? That seemed to help me.
Have a wonderful Easter, Buddies. I'll probably not be here tomorrow due to taking the meds which will keep me occupied most of the day. I'm hoping my doctor won't find ANY more polyps!
Sue
After been such beautiful warm dry weather the past 5 days. Starting last night the storms came. No sun yet but rain quit at noon today. A few big Egg hunts that the city having will be a mess for the kids.
Remember years ago I use to love to go over in the part of town with some large African American churches on Easter time to see the people. How they dressed up . So colourful. All the women in their hats. and the children all dressed up.
Sue. Good luck on the test tomorrow. You have more nerve than me. I don't think I could take all the stuff you have to take prior to getting it done. I guess that the test itself now is much easier to be done. I just stick to the one your doctor has you done every year.(Done by Mail).
So sad on how the family are taking care of Ms. Francis. She does need to now be where nurses are there to check on her all the time. They are just leaving so much of it to you. You have really taken more care than her daughter does.
My family are over a thousand miles away I would need to be where I could be watched . Even the friends I had for the 50 years living here are now gone. Would be the best for me to move closer to family which they have been saying but I have been so lucky health wise and still able to take care of house etc. Will start thinking about what to do in the near future.
Marilyn, I hope your solo went well today. Our music at church was wonderful. The bell choir accompanied the regular choir and we also had a man playing trumpet in some of the songs. Our butterflies survived and were released on the cross after service.
Joy, I'm so sorry you have plantar fasciitis. I have heard that that is very painful. I hope the device your daughter ordered helps.
Sue, it sounds like you had a nice time at Dave & Ard's yesterday. I'm sorry today is spoiled with all your prepping. I hope the test goes well and no more polyps. Lori had one done 2 weeks ago and it showed 3 polyps, so will need another test in 5 yrs.
We went to an Easter Buffet at the restaurant in the golf club house. It was very good and close to home. In between church and the buffet I went in and fixed Ms Frances' lunch and took it to her. Supposedly, her daughter is coming here soon. She lives in CT.
Jeanne, I don't think we could cite her for elder abuse since she is not here and Frances is still in her right mind, at least for the most part. However, I think it is abusive. She is fortunate to have 4 good friends that watch out for her. One couple is over there now cooking dinner for her. Without us, Nancy would have had to do something a long time ago. She just wants to have caregivers come to the house and Frances doesn't want that, so we will see what we shall see. I have committments most of next week and won't be able to do much of anything.
Ginny, I hope you had a happy Easter. Mary, was Margaret staying with you this weekend? Can't remember. Anyway, hope you had a good one.
Sharon
My solo went well today. However yesterday I got the call that my song would be the opening to the service, First before anything else. I was nervous but it did go well. I was surprised to see Keith's ex and her partner there. We had told them they should come to church. Our pastor had told us some time ago that they used to come for easter and christmas before we started going, when we started they stopped. So when they brough a table and chairs here that belonged to Keith;s grandmorhter we told them they should go to church.
Sharon. No Sue was saying about calling Dept. of aging On Ms Francis. but as long as Daughter as arraigned people to keep a check on her they would not get involved. It is just that we think that Daughter does take advantage of her mothers friends. It most probably feels awful for her living In Connecticut and most probably still working. So many have families that live so far away. Mine are just Texas and Connecticut.
It is good that she has you all. She sounds to be still active. Still plays cards.
She would maybe settle in to a nice Nursing home that have things for her to do.
It doesnt sound like she has bad health. Has a good memory.
Glad everybody's had a good weekend. Marilyn, glad your singing went well - even with the extra pressure of having Keith's ex in the audience.
My weekend was very quiet. The foursome here decided to get in some bridge yesterday afternoon, and that's always nice (if not particularly challenging). I got my laundry done this morning. Margaret came over this afternoon for a little while. She needed to return some unused flooring (she and Jesse have redone their family room and master bedroom with bamboo flooring). She picked me up and we headed off. The place she needed to get to was closed today, so that was a loser. But we went on to a warehouse place here called Southeastern Salvage. She got a couple of small area rugs, and I was looking for an umbrella for my deck (which I didn't find there). Then we went to Big Lots and found an umbrella and base there. When we got back here, she put that together for me and put up some more hooks for planters on my railing. She had brought some hanging baskets of Mandeville and I'll get a few bedding plants for some other planters, and that'll do it for my "gardening". We went to eat at a favorite Asian place, and now she's gone home. She does take good care of me (as do all the girls).
Hope your upcoming week is a good one. And that Sue gets through her colonoscopy without incident.
We had a nice Easter weekend and an easy drive home. Today we have to go to Iowa City for Ray's dental appt at the U of Ia Dental School. At least it's sunny and nice. Rain to come tomorrow and Wednesday!!
Quack! Quack!!
jane
Hi Buddies. I survived the colonoscopy, but he found more polyps, so have to go back another time. He came in to talk to me after the surgery and told me that. He said he's having the polyps checked in the lab to see if there's nothing else there and will let me know if I need to come back if that is the case.
Otherwise, an uneventful day. When Tim brought me home, I fixed my lunch and ate it, then laid down on my bed and finished the book I have been reading for a few days--an Historical novel that a friend of a friend wrote about Spain in about 364 A.D.--somewhat interesting but also somewhat tedious. It took me longer than usual because of the writing style.
Not much else to report here this evening. I hope all are well and have had a nice day.
Sue
Sue, glad the colonoscopy is over. And I hope all is okay and you don't have to have anything else for a while.
jane, glad you're home safely and had a good weekend. I wish we were getting some of your rain. We're not in "extreme drought" more, but are already below normal for this year, added to the deficit from last year. They've been predicting rain here all day, but there's not been a drop here at my place.
Marilyn, glad your service went well.
Nothing much new around here. I didn't play duplicate tonight. My usual Monday partner has out-of-town company and the temporary partner had to cancel, too. I didn't want to go without a partner, so I'm taking a night off. I sat outside (under my new umbrella) for a little while after supper this evening. It was lovely. I even figured out how to get some music on my phone, and enjoyed some tunes from the original casts of old movie musicals.
Sleep well, Buddies!
Sue...glad the colonoscopy is over.
The rains we were told to expect haven't materialized yet and maybe won't, though they are on the radar to the west of us. Tomorrow to be more rain.
Tomorrow morning the carpenter is to be here to replace our countertop. It'll be good to have that done. Once I decided on what I wanted, it's gone quite quickly. Now to get the plumber here to install the new faucet and hook up the sink. Landscapers were here this morning and put down the fresh mulch and check the plants they put in last year. So, that's finished, too.
I'm up to my ears in laundry and I need to clean out some kitchen drawers, and that'll be it for today.
jane
Am still trying to get Springcieaning started. Weather so good that I cant stay. Home. Got the whole place torn up. I use a lot of throw rugs everywhere and have 2 big leaf bags of them to take to. The laundry. They have great big washers and dryers. I have them as far as my car and think I will go tonight. Then tomorrow take all the BD spreads. Get the carpet cleaners in.
Sue. Glad you got your Colon over with. Sorry they found some more but hope you don't have to have any thing done
I have been going back and forth between 2 doctors one checks my blood as he has done for years and has me on a mild blood presuree med. all has been O.k but the other one is my female dr. For female checks. She wanted to change his prescription I tried hers for 2 weeks . What a. Mess they did and I told him she said my sodium to low. He said forget her and get back on mine . I did and all well again. I tod her I had been to lab and gotten another blood test Monday .her nurse called today and said sodium gone up much better now so just keep on my old ones?
those are the only pres. I take and. From now on stop listening to 2 different doctors. None seem to agree. Will just stick with what to my yearly full physic. Comes up with and stay off the new drugs that come out. Dr. Don't seem to research them.
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Today was a lovely spring day of rain. The rain this morning was a slow "farmer" rain - pretty much constant, but very light. And, by suppertime, there was an inch of water in my rain gauge. Since dark, there have been several hard rain showers with accompanying lightning and thunder.
The drought has been so long and prolonged, I can only paraphrase
Rain, Rain - Come again!
Hi Buddies. Ray and I had a quiet Easter. We used to have very busy holidays. Now that my Mom and Ray's parents and our Doug have passed it is just us :'( John is not religious. We are getting together on Sunday. I'm looking forward to seeing our Granddaughter :) :smitten:
Just looked at the time so must get to bed.
Always good to hear from you, Ginny Ann. Have fun with your granddaughter. How old is she?
I woke up really early this morning >:( , but decided to just get up and place a pick-up order from Walmart. If you know what you want, this is a great way to get stuff without having to walk through the entire huge store. I'll go pick up my order at 4 this afternoon.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
GinnyAnn....good to see you here posting!
Maryz....calling in an order and just picking it up sounds ideal.
Our countertop/sink is being installed today. Countertop has been delivered and sitting in the garage, carpenter will be back about noon when his "helper" is back and they'll install this afternoon. Plumber has been here and disconnected and removed the sink, and he'll be back tomorrow to hook up the new one. I hope it goes as smoothly as this all sounds. This is it in the garage...it's really more browns and caramels than the gray that shows in the picture. The sink is quartz and bisque. http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k175/janeiowa/jane/REMODELING/kitchencounter_zpsfyen92qp.jpg
Ray will be here, so I'm going to go play bridge while the carpenters are busy in the kitchen. Looks like we'll be eating out tonight. :D
jane
jane, the countertop looks great. I hope the installation goes smoothly. I know you'll enjoy it. The Walmart order is placed online - so even easier than calling.
There was another inch of rain in my gauge from the "showers" last night. :thumbup: I got out to swimming and coffee. Then went to the garden center and got a few bedding plants for my two small planters that hang off my deck railings. I got all green/variegated stuff (no flowers) - coleus, ornamental peppers, sweet potato vines (2 varieties), dusty miller, and licorice (2 varieties - a new plant to me). I've put them in, and we'll see how they do.
I see I have missed posting for 1 or maybe 2 days. All is very wet here on the southern Oregon Coast, well in most of Oregon. Freckles and I had a Therapy dog visit this morning and I go back to my new chiro this afternoon.
This new chirp has all kind of tools to do the adjusting without twisting my body. I can't do the twisting because I tense up and the adjustment just doesn't work for me. So after he adjusted me I got a Laser treatment on my shoulder, left hand and right foot. I have some tendonitis in my shoulder and it clicks a lot. I really like this new Chiro.
It is so good to see you posting Ginnyann.
One of my favourite things to do is going to the grocery store. At least it was before they started not having may lanes with checkers on and so now you stand in line for ages. Most probably would not spend so much if I made a list and ordered on line. I like to use the butcher shop and the fish and so like to check things out.
Jane I like your counter top. My daugher had her kitchen done and use the exact same. Looks nice. I have had the Butcher block for so many years. Same with bathrooms but the cabinets will be getting changed in there soon. Still have so much avocado colour. They tell me that green is coming back. Was the main colour in the 60s.
I have had 7 Solicited calls on my home phone today. 2 this past 2 days on my mobile. They don't seem to be able to take care of that problem.
I have one saying that I have stayed at one of their resorts in the past. usually hang up but just kept it running yesterday. Then said Yes, I did and I had Bed bugs when I came home. So I am going to post about it on Facebook. Maybe this will get rid of them.
Jeanne, I had to laugh at your loving to go to the grocery store. I'd just as soon hit my thumb with a hammer - always have hated it. :2funny:
Re the robo/solicitation calls. I don't answer the phone any more if I don't see a name I know or recognize the number. I let it go to the answering machine. Usually they don't leave a message. One thing I've heard is never to say the word "yes" when you get one of these. Supposedly your voice will be recorded saying "yes", and that can be used to say you agreed to buy something. I never talk to them at all. So annoying! :tickedoff:
Hi, Marilyn, I wish you could share some of your rain over here. We're finally up to "normal" rainfall for the year here, but still carry the large deficit from last year.
Friends: Just yesterday I followed the advice of "Hints of Heloise" and
called the National Do Not Call Registry through the Federal Trade Commission number (1-888-382-1222) to register my phone #. I will see
if that works?????
JOY
Good luck, Joy - let us know if it works for you. I've done that, but I still get the calls. Like I said, I've gotten to where I just don't answer if I don't recognize the name or number of the caller.
I've been on the list for years. Reputable companies apparently obey it....the scammers don't, and most of these robocalls are scammers. It's been on the news a lot this week....the arrest in India of a kingpin who scammed people for millions, pretending to be the IRS, etc.
Kitchen is finished...plumber came this morning and installed the new gooseneck faucet and fixed the lines in the basement so the kitchen sink water goes through the filter there, and we, hopefully, won't need a second filtered water faucet.
The carpenter is working upstairs to fix the leak from when the chimney was taken off the roof, and the guy didn't get the shingles all patched up right.
It was supposed to be a bright and sunny day today, but it's not...gray and gloomy. I want to go get some shelving material and redo the drawer under the sink, etc.
Jane
Jane. Kitchen all finished. sound so good. Now you will have no excuse for not cooking again.
That doesn't change my daughter. She has changed hers twice in 4 years. All appliances everything get changed. Never used. The whole house looks like never lived in since kids left 25 years ago. Always working on changing things. LIkes to be gone all the time. Husband use to it by now. Would drive me crazy. She has that COD (compulsive Order disease ). 0r whatever they call it. I realize now that she was that way as a child. Opposite from her younger sister.
Joy. I have called that number many time. Like Jane says it works on normal businesses but not on the spammers and solicitors.
I was never into change for change....trends come and go and I stay with what I have. I've only changed appliances when they no longer work. I've heard there are women who change their living and family room, dining room stuff every two years, and I worked with a woman who rotated out all her clothes on a two year cycle. I never have had the $$$ to spend that way.
Jane
Hi Gals, have a minute to post. My friend from Fla is still here and will leave tomorrow. We just finished our reunion project which is 5 poster boards of clipart of occupations and the names of all the classmates who worked in those areas. It is quite colorful and I think people will like them. I did all the clipart and printing and lists, etc, while Judy did all the cutting and pasting which I can't do with my tremor. It worked well.
Jane, your countertop/sink are lovely. I hope that everything is all finished and cleaned up and ready for you to enjoy now.
Mary, I think you got more rain than we did. We got some light rain off and on all yesterday and the night before but I don't know how much. The tube on my rain gauge broke. We still in a moderate drought too. Your plants sound nice.
Had our first hummer come yesterday several times. Yea!
Jeanne, you sound like you're running on high getting all your cleaning done. Glad you got your meds straightened out.
Ginny Ann, good to see you post. Our Easter was quiet also--church and dinner out. I know you will enjoy spending time with John and your granddaughter. She must be getting big by now.
Hi Marilyn. I'll take some of your rain too!
John got a horrible cold at the tournament and may come home tonight or tomorrow.
Judy and I are going out to eat tonight to celebrate the finish of our project. Sharon
Hi everyone,, Freckles and I are going to the Hospital to visit today there will be 6 teams of us we go 2 teams per floor.
Rain has stopped for a little while, more is expected though
Hi Buddies, today was my bridge day out at 12:30. Ethel picked me up about 12:15 and Olyne and Bonney were already there and the rest parked behind us. Olyne brought Sara to sub for Peggy who is out of town. I enjoyed being with the "gals" and had a few good hands and more than a few not so good, but it was fun anyway.
Tim came by this morning to see how I'm feeling and we chatted a bit as I was already dressed and ready to go to bridge. He also set my thermostat on spring/summer mode. Tomorrow I need to call Dr. Adkin's office to see what the scoop is on the 2 polyps he removed on Monday. I'll do that after I go to Kroger. A Village Friends volunteer who I have never met has called and will pick me up about 9:30. My regular volunteer must still be visiting her Grandmother in Germany.
Last night I had a red mark from my left wrist to my elbow. This morning it had almost disappeared but now I have a large reddish brown spot right about the place where the large red mark was. Strange! I may have to call Dr. A.'s office and see if his nurse has a clue about what has happened. I don't recall bumping my arm on anything.
GinnyAnn, I'm glad you were able to visit with John's family. How old is your granddaughter now?
Jane, your new sink looks great. I know you must be pleased with the craftsman ship!
I need to go hunt up something to eat for supper as it is almost news time. We had snacks and a piece of lemon pie at bridge and I'm not very hungry--so it'll probably be fruit!
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Hi buddies...don't know if I posted since Easter...was with family and it was fun to watch kiddos..I signed up for the "do not call" list...doesn't stop them...I just don't answer unless I recognize the number..then I place that number on reject list...I heard someone say...go ahead and answer...just say....it's done..but there's blood everywhere...and hang up.....lol...don't know if that would work or not...but it's funny....Ginny..good to read your post..Sharon..I have a few hummers again..now that the bees moved on...I like to feed bluebirds..but the dove take over..Marlyin..you are a blessing to many with your therapy dog visits..Jane..I love your counter top..I don't replace anything unless I have to..Jeanne. I don't like to shop like I used to...but then I'm 40 miles from Walmart or big stores..Sue..hope the polys are nothing serious...at least you are rid of them...Hi Mary Z....it's very warm here and we need rain...guess I've yanked long enough....Darlene
I am getting now place fast on the Spring Cleaning. Just can't get in the mood. Not checked around for cleaners to do my walls and floors. Called the Carpet cleaners. Fact all the throw rug riding around in my car
I now feel good. I think the drugs those two doctors gave me really messed me up. No more swelling. Sodium and Chloride normal after I got off the meds. and today I got the 6 month check up Carotid
Arteries. Will talk to them on that Tuesday and then I hope that is it for awhile. Never to try a drug again.
I then left my car on Clinic parking lot and walked around the city. So nice out today.
The Christie Marathon is on this weekend so will stay away from the area. We now have 28000 entered in it. Getting big. Lots from other countries now. for the past 4 years. 4 runners from one of the African areas (Kenya I believe) take the 1st and 2nd places. they are all entered in the Saturday race. Same ones who run the Boston race the other day. Again the winners. they say that a US person not won since the 1980s. Those people can really run.
Evening, All....end of a cold, dreary day.
I'm tired tonight, but the work is all done, and only some more cleanup upstairs where he had to replace some drywall in the ceiling and replaster it. We'll get to it this weekend. It's such a relief to have these things done.
I will need to get someone to paint the upstairs front room, but I'm not in a rush. I'm sure they're all busy, so I'll get on a list and wait.
Tomorrow we're having lunch with Texas friends from the Quad cities. These are the friends who had to leave early because of his health.
Jane
Hi Buddies. This morning a new to me volunteer took me to Kroger. I didn't have to get much, but forgot to get another box of oatmeal as I'd planned to make my oatmeal cookies tomorrow, so I'll have to get Bonney to let me run into the Tiger Town Kroger and pick a box up oatmeal so I can make the cookies on Sunday after church. We're going to Tiger Town for pizza tomorrow.
I'm sending some to Ard and Dave's house with Tim on Monday and taking the rest to my Tuesday bridge club. They are still having children, nephews and nieces, and others from Ohio and Alaska so that all may visit with Dave. He is so frail, but enjoying the visits.
I've just turned on the TV thinking I'd watch an old Castle, but I hear my bed and a book calling my name, so I'm off for a nap!
Jane, I hope you've caught up on your rest, too.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
We worked this morning to clean the upstairs of drywall and plaster dust...ugh!! What a mess that stuff makes. But, we made good headway, and will finish up tomorrow.
We met our Texas/Iowa friends for lunch in Dbq and he's so much better. He's taking something from the doc for his memory and it's helping, and I think the internist may have figured out his health problem. The gastro has found nothing and is sending him on to the Univ. Hospitals in June. Internist thinks that the fact he's been a type 1 diabetic and on insulin for 56 years has caused his pancreatis (sp?) to shut down and so he's not getting the enzymes he needs to digest his food. He's given him some meds and Joan says it's helped a lot so far...he's finally having an appetite, has stop losing weight and is functioning so much better.
Off for dinner out with other friends tonight....nothing like eating out twice in one day!! ::)
We have lost our beautiful weather for a few days. No it the mood to go out today. Would be hard to get around town with the Marathon being run today and tomorrow. They put barricade on a lot of the street. This make the bus service use some of the other side street. It has stopped raining and so will be cooler for the runners. Over 27000 so fill the streets. The 8 thousand running tonight in the 5K will be busy. Then tomorrow the 10K and then the big one. I think my Granddaughter is running the half Marathon in New York tomorrow.
I have been reading more this week. One thing I read was the Book. or Epilogue as Robert James Waller calls it. It is called. ( A thousand country roads) I never knew he had written it. It is the follow up after his book. The Bridges of Madison County. How every one loved that book. So I also got the DVD of Bridges and watched it in order to catch up and remember. All should read this 2nd book if you haven't. As usual it brings a few tears. I am now reading his. "Slow Waltz at Ceder Bend" I tend to go back to some of the Older writers at times.
jane, glad your friend is doing so much better - and had a doc who was willing and able to search for a less-than-obvious solution.
Sue, I hate it when I go to the store, and then find I've forgotten one of the main things I went for. :tickedoff:
Marilyn, is it still raining out there - or have you started to grow webbed feet? ;D
Sharon, glad you got your project done for the reunion. I hope John is home and recovering. Tough to get sick when you're not at home.
Hi Jeanne, you snuck in while I was writing.
Nothing much going on around here. I played duplicate this afternoon, and we came in next-to-last. The gal I play with on Friday is really not very good. Like a lot of players, she doesn't really understand playing defense, and I seldom know what she means with her bidding. Oh, well, I'm certainly not perfect, and hate to criticize. We'll keep on. While we were there this afternoon, we had a really hard rain shower - and got about 3/4" of rain in my gauge in about half-an-hour. I'm going to a birthday open house for a friend tomorrow evening, but that's all for my exciting weekend.
Hope y'all have a good weekend!
Sunny Saturday morning here in rural Iowa. The farmers, of course, are busy planting...oats are in and corn is ready since the soil temps are high enough...depends of how soggy the fields are at any given point.
So, that's the Agricultural Report for this morning!! :2funny:
I've moped up the rooms upstairs with my wet swiffer to get all the drywall and plaster dust off the hardwood floors. Dusting alone just doesn't get that awful fine white dust up. So, that's finished, the bed is changed, and I have a pretty easy day ahead...the ever present laundry, of course, and fill the bird feeders.
I'm happy to hear the hummers are in the Carolinas. It'll be a few weeks, I suppose until they make it this far north. I do want to get my goldfinch feeder out. They should be appearing soon.
jane
Hi Gals, This is going to be pretty much a slug day for me. I've been so busy for the past couple weeks. I may throw in a load of laundry but that's it. Church & SS tomorrow with a luncheon for us 70+ people afterwards. Always done very nicely.
John is feeling much better, but was certainly glad to get home. He had eaten very lightly. One day he was so weak, his roommate had to go out and get food and bring it in since he wasn't able to go out. He was happy to have a big bowl of my beef veggy soup when he got home.
Jane, I know that all that plaster dust must have been a mess. Lori had so much of that during her remodel and she was forever sweeping and mopping. Glad it's all done now. You need to take a pic of your kitchen now that it is all finished. I'm glad your friend's husband is better. He must have a good doctor.
Mary, your weekend is more exciting than ours. We didn't get any rain yesterday. It all went north of us. We're supposed to get a bunch tomorrow. We'll see.
JOy, thanks for posting the DO NOT CALL number. I called and registered our number. I think I had done it several years ago, but I still get a bazillion calls.
Jeanne, I think you're wise to stay home while the marathon is going on. Sean, my youngest grandson ran a half marathon a couple weeks ago. He ran one last year too. Braeden hadn't been training so he only ran the 8K. He ran a half marathon with his dad in Indy 3 or 4 yrs ago. That was when most of the family ran to support leomyosarcoma, the cancer that Melanie was recovering from. Brian ran a full marathon several years ago and our sil, Melanie's husband, ran the Chicago and the Boston marathons, but that was about 10 or so yrs ago. The idea of running a marathon is beyond my comprehension. I'm not a runner nor ever was!
Sue, hope you got your oatmeal. So aggravating. I can have it on the list and still forget it. Have you gotten the path report on the polyps yet? Hope all was okay.
I just started reading our next book club choice, THE FIRST PHONE CALL FROM HEAVEN by Mitch Albom. A pretty light read, but I hope it will be good.
Hi Marilyn, Ginny, Darlene and anyone else who comes in. Sharon
We are supposed to have showers this afternoon, yesterday was beautiful and warm. Today not so warm and windy.
Musoc practice went well but I am, not singing this sunday, That will be for another Sunday.
I think I can go out to the store now. The Marathon in that area is over. Some that take 4 hours to do it will still be dragging in. Some older one take hours more. Great that the get in though.
As usual the winners were a runner from Kenya came in 2nd and the number one was from another country close to there. Can't remember name now.
It is great how the ones with disabilities do so well. We have 3 from town who enter all over the world in the big ones.
Very windy today and so no one broke a record. Least the rain stopped. Only 47 deg though.
I think later today I am going to go and spend 2 hours at the Laundromat down the road. Use the big commercial washers and dryers and start washing all my rugs. Bedspreads all other things need doing. then start the Spring cleaning for sure.. Still need someone to come and do the Wood walls. Floors and carpets. I get tired just thinking of doing things anymore.
I had a call from our SS teacher late yesterday afternoon. He was working in his yard and was stung by something--maybe a bee and had an allergic reaction. He asked me to teach the class this morning, so I had to look for my teacher's manual, some references, and my student book and get busy. We only had 3 people there this morning, but it went OK. Some of the class members have been attending a class on Presbyterianism by our 2 senior pastors (a husband and wife team in their mid-late 30's with 3 small children). I'm anxious to hear what our classmates learned.
This afternoon I started making my old stand-by Oatmeal cookies--and I sure made a mess. I followed the directions, but something went wrong and they did not bake well and I had to throw them all out, plus clean up my mess!
After that, sister Anne called and as usual we talked more than an hour. Usually we go over the same old stuff--and today she's upset with her youngest daughter because of the restaurant business she and her husband have started recently. I just listen and don't offer my opinion. Safer that way!
My favorite Sunday evening program, "When Calls the Heart" is starting, so I'm going to sign off. I hope you've had a good day and will sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Monday Morning Greetings, Buddies!
We had a beautiful day yesterday and another today..from 50s to low 70s....ideal for me.
I'd won a breakfast buffet for 4 and 4 well Bloody Mary's at the Golf Club where we play bridge and where Ray and the group golf. We took Gary and Kathy who leave this Thursday for a 6 week trip in their RV to TX and then to the east coast. The buffet was less than thrilling. I know we won't pay $10.95 per person to go back.
I need to run some errands this morning and then come back and finish laundry. When Ray gets home from golf, we may tackle washing down the screened in porch.
Ray had an appt with kidney doc today, but on Friday they called to cancel and can't now get appt to July. Something must be wrong with the Doc...to wait so long to cancel, it obviously wasn't preplanned and then new appts out to June and July.
Hope your Monday is a good one.
jane
I went to SS & church yesterday + a luncheon afterwards for the 70+ members of the congregation. John didn't feel up to going and didn't want to risk infecting anyone, so the gal in charge of the luncheon fixed up a boxed lunch for me to take home to him. That meant I didn't have to cook last night. I had the last of my veggie soup for my dinner. John was well enough though to play bridge today.
I didn't do much else yesterday. I did spend an hour on the phone talking to Lori, but that was it. I taped "When Calls the Heart" and will watch it tonight. I did get our plane reservations for July to Brian's. I requested a wheelchair. Maybe I will be well enough by then to cancel it, but at least it will be available. They wanted to charge us 29.95 more to ensure that we sat together. For a 1.5 hr flight, it sure wasn't worth it. They really are gauging people now.
We got a lot of rain yesterday, but I don't know how much. It rained more or less all day and is still very cloudy and have had a little this morning. We need it so badly, that even though it is depressing, it's good.
Sue, sorry about your cookies. Glad your SS class went well. Your phone calls with Anne sound much like mine with Melanie & Lori, always long-winded.
Jeanne, hope you got all your stuff done at the laundromat. My cleaning girl and I are gradually getting cabinets and drawers cleaned out. My rugs are done. I will have my girl wash the inside windows after we have the house pressure washed. We delay that till the pollen is finished, which should be soon.
My azaleas out front have been spectacular this year and the purple verbena just accented them. Sue, how did your azaleas do after the lack of watering? I know you were worried about them.
Mary, how's your squirrel? I imagine with all the rain, you haven't seen much of him.
Hi to Marilyn, Darlene, and Ginny and anyone else who pops in. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've spent the morning making more Swedish oatmeal cookies--which were a flop yesterday. I think I must have left out the baking powder--they were terrible. I have several dozen ready to go to Ard and Dave's whenever Tim comes today or tomorrow. I also have 2 dozen to take to my once a month bridge club tomorrow. I also have several bags of small candy bars--like Snickers and Milky Ways. Most people bring those when it's their turn. So I'm good to go tomorrow at 11:00 when Brownie and Sandra pick me up--we purchase lunch from the retirement community where we play and then we play bridge.
Jane, I'm sorry to hear about the disappointing buffet at your club and also the cancellation for Ray's appointment. You're probably right about the doctor being ill--although he/she might be on a trip--however that doesn't seem likely. How often does Ray usually see him?
Sharon, my azaleas in the back look awful. No water except for several rains. I'm planning to have the neighbor's yard man cut them way back next time he comes. The oldest azaleas (which were here when I moved in) are in the front yard and on a slope, so any rain we had during the summer and this spring has kept them in pretty good shape and they have bloomed. I did plant some new ones out there when I moved in and they didn't bloom. I had a university student plant them for me and we didn't leave enough space between each plant--so I'll have to have them moved apart in the fall.
Mary, any birds at your feeder today? I quit feeding the birds after my fall, although I do try to keep my water bowl filled for them. My neighbor's cats come into my yard (or did when I kept the feeder full) and sat there waiting for an easy dinner, so I've given up on that!
I'm looking forward to a nice nap this afternoon. I really need to go out for a walk now, but I think I'll wait until later.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Looks like I didn't write anything yesterday - oops. What it did here was rain, rain, and more rain. In the 24 hours from about 7 pm Saturday until yesterday evening, we got 5"of rain! The schools were delayed opening today for two hours so they could see any standing water on the roads or trees down, etc. Lots of problems in the low areas, but not at my place. There were some leaks in this old roof (due to be replaced this year sometime), even in my hall, so things to deal with.
Sharon, the squirrel was particularly obnoxious during the rain yesterday. He'd get up on the railing and watch to see if I was going to get up, and then he'd actually wait until I picked up the hose before he ran off. He'd get to a nearby tree and hide on the other side of it. Pretty funny, actually - but the stream from the hose will reach it, and I can spray on it enough to get him to run off out of sight.
Sue, glad the new batch of cookies turned out well - good ones I'm sure. The birds were really out at the feeders yesterday, even in the rain. I get tufted titmouse, black-capped chickadees, Carolina wrens, gold-and purple finches, an occasional cardinal, and the bluebirds. I put the hummingbird feeder out this morning since a couple of friends have mentioned seeing hummers around. They are fun to watch.
jane, sorry the buffet was worth what you paid for it - free. At least you got to try it without shelling out a lot of money. Too bad about the kidney doctor. I saw my orthopedist this morning and he said all looks well with my knee. Next appointment is in 6 months, and he told me that he's planning to retire at the end of the year. So now I'll have to find someplace else to go with my orthopedic problems. Or just hope I don't have any more...Right!
Jeanne, you're so active with your cleaning and cooking activities. ;D I'm much too lazy for that sort of stuff. I know you enjoy it, though.
I did have some excitement this morning. While I was eating my yogurt before going to swimming, I saw a mouse scurry through the living room! And then when I went into the bathroom, there was another one drowned in the toilet - guess he went in for water and couldn't get out. Needless to say, he got a quick "burial at sea". They don't freak me out, but I don't want them, of course. Never had anything like that here before! And I quickly reported it. I guess they came in because of all the rain and people working in the ceilings fixing leaks.
I hope that's all the excitement for a while. I've got duplicate tonight, and am hoping for some decent cards - that I won't screw up too badly.
The story about the squirrel is so funny. A friend's husband had a story about a squirrel that had me laughing so hard I almost had a stomach ache. Squirrel's can be so entertaining ;D.
Life is much the same. I have been a slug.
Good evening everyone. Been a busy day and will be a busy week, Keith sees the nurse practioner tomorrow for follow up on the latest PSA test. the next time he sees a Dr it will be in august at my dr. Then on Wednesday he goes back to the eye dr for another peripheral vision test. Thursday is the Furry Friends luncheon and General meeting, Friday is the Hospice volunteer appreciation luncheon. Lots of eating this week.
I will be doing another solo at church soon this time my pastor wants me to do this one, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nJ6wQpLmuo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nJ6wQpLmuo). No music practice this week as the church is getting stuff ready for a rummage sale on Saturday.
Mary what a sneaky squirrel, oh and a mouse, the mouse has to go.
Hi Gals, Sue, I'm glad the cookies turned out well and that the azaleas in front are nice at least. Yes, pruning back the ones in back is probably a good idea. It can be done now. Have fun at cards tomorrow.
Mary, it sounds like Mr. Squirrel has decided he's your #1 entertainment! ;) Glad you got your hummer feeder up. I love watching them. Good luck on getting rid of the mice. Yuck. Good luck in duplicate! We got lots of rain too, probably between 3 & 5 ". Finally clearing today. My birds are really active too. I have all the ones you have + a few more.
Marilyn, you do have a busy week. I hope all of Keith's tests come out okay. Good luck with your solo. I haven't checked it out yet.
Ginny, maybe you can go out and soak up some sun on the deck to make you feel more energetic.
I've stripped the bed and put our sheets and Judy's in to wash and also have organized my pills for the week. I have a couple phone calls to make and need to do my nails, but that's all the constructive work for today. Tomorrow is my bridge/luncheon group and then I have an appt with my neurologist at 3:00 to see if he can up my meds to control my tremor better. The landscaper is coming Thursday to put in a couple new shrubs out in back to replace some that died and also will put in some verbena in front of the shrubs and then mulch it all.
Hopefully, the sun will come out this afternoon. Have a nice day, everyone. Sharon
What a night! Ray and I were both tired and went to bed early. At 11:30 he woke up and I was awake and asked how he was. He replied "miserable" and I reached over to touch him and he was very warm. I found a thermometer and his temp was 102. He took some tylenol and another 2 at 2:30 am. His arm was all red this morning where he'd had a cut. So, while his temp was down, we went to Dbq where we could get into Acute Care and see an MD. He did a blood test and prescribed an antibiotic and then called Ray's own doc there to have them get him an appt early next week to check the arm. Needless to say, we're both tired and not much is going to get done today.
Rain is also on the radar for the next 5 days or so, and the old joints know it.
Enough complaining from me....
Have a good Tuesday!
jane
So sorry to hear about Ray, jane. I hope the antibiotics can knock the infection quickly.
Sharon, hope you have a good visit with the neurologist. I know your yard is going to look great.
Ginny Ann, I agree with Sharon - get out and soak up some sunshine. It helps us feel so much better.
Marilyn, I hope all is well with Keith's PSA test. Glad he's getting it done.
It's been a gorgeous day here today. I've had such a lovely afternoon. I sat out on the deck, watching the birds and knitting. I managed to find some music on my cell phone and listened to chamber music along with the chirping. Plus I saw the first hummingbird scout checking out the nectar in the feeder. Just a lovely quiet time.
I hope all the Buddies are having a good day, too.
Jane, I'm so sorry to hear about Ray. I do hope the antibiotic clears it all up. Scary to wake up in the middle of the night to something like that. I hope you're napping this afternoon.
Mary, sounds like you've had a lovely afternoon on your deck.
I haven't done a lot. I just finished scrolling through some scanned pics of Brian to send to Traecy for his retirement video.
Sharon
Jane, I'm sorry to hear about Ray and hope he's feeling better this evening and is able to sleep well tonight. Keep us informed. We care.
Sharon, my goodness, is Brian retiring already--or will retire soon? My goodness, time sure flies! Congratulations to him--do they have plans for where they'll retire?
Mary, you had a lovely afternoon outside today. What could be nicer with chamber music and hummingbirds! Lucky you.
Marilyn, Keith is busy with doctors this week. I hope he gets some good news. You are busy, too, with things you enjoy--I'm sure you and your church will enjoy the new solo.
GinnyAnn, good to see your post tonight--I'm glad you came in to laugh about the squirrel--and hope you come back soon.
I miss MaryPage. Does anyone hear from her since she stopped posting here?
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, Brian is finishing 25 yrs in the AF, so yes, it's time. They are moving back to southern Illinois near Scott AFB. They liked it there and it has a good school system for Sean who still has 3 yrs in HS. He has been promised a contract job with Scott AFB but is still looking for something else in the general area. Scott can't officially offer him a contract till his discharge in Oct even though the retirement ceremony is in July. I guess the rest of the time is accrued leave time. Doesn't your Bill live near there too?
I just got back from bridge. I came in 2nd, but had a few really dud hands in addition to some good ones. Made one small slam but didn't bid it because my partner bid a close-out 3NT, so thought she didn't have much. She's always doing something like that though. Had fun anyway.
Had a message when I got home to call the ortho and schedule another MRI! I have no idea why, but he said at no charge, so I have scheduled that for Monday and see him on Wed.
I'm leaving shortly to go to the neurologist. Hi to all. Sharon
Bridge was fun and some good hands and some duds, as always seems to be the case.
Still cold and windy here, though rain has stopped, it's still damp feeling out there.
jane
Brrrrrr....35 degrees, overcast, and windy....where did Spring go? Frost warnings overnight...and now rain coming for the weekend. Sounds like reading and knitting time to me with the fireplace on! Feels like Nov, not end of April.
The antibiotics seem to be working on Ray's arm....whew! What a week and worry.
I get a haircut at noon and that may perk me up. :D
Jane
jane, glad to hear Ray is improving. Did you ever figure out what caused the infection? Sorry for your bad weather. We've had 2" of rain overnight and this morning. Then it's supposed to clear off and get up to near 90 tomorrow. What happened to spring, indeed??!
Sharon, I was surprised too to hear that Brian is retiring. Glad they're getting plans made. How did your visit with the neurologist go? Seems like all we do is go to doctors.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Other than for my physicals either 6 monthly or yearly for normal things I very seldem went to doctors. But this past 2 month it seems I have been to one or another weekly. Nothing serious but just little things happening. Other than ear cleaning in May I think I am not through until September. I hope.
I never complain about spending time getting good check up
On Tues I spoke with my Eldest Daughter who let me know she was visiting all night with her friend who was in Emergency last 2 days. She thought she had the flu. All of them were together for the Easter dinner which this ldy made. She went into a coma and then on all the equipment. Drs. then said she was brain dead had pneumonia. Lots of things had shut down and could last 3 days or just take off the machine. Looks like the waited as today it is in my paper that she died Tuesday night. I saw her once in awhile but not a friend as they live in another town. Still shocked as she was only 61. Had been a Director of Nursing for past 15 years and just retired. Daughter has not yet called me but I am sure she is so close and both husbands get together all the time Hers being Chief of Police just retired and my SIL retired same time after 32 years Sheriff dept. Same town.
Yesterday I called a Lawyers office here in town and made a appointment for next week to finely get my estate put in order of some kind. Not done a thing and its a mess. Being going to do it for a few years. ONe just doesn't know from day to day how things can change so fast.
Sorry to hear about your daughter's friend, Jeanne. But I'm glad it pushed you to get your "affairs" in order and planned for. It's a good object lesson for all of us.
Sharon, yes, Bill still lives in Glen Carbon--a suburb near SIUE where he is now a Dean and wife Dawn works as another Dean's executive secretary. They love it there and also plan to stay on when they retire. It's not far from Scott AFB. Andy, Dawn's son is 25 now and is looking for a small house to buy when he can find one he can afford. He has a good job with some kind of computer work.
Jane, I can't imagine weather that cold in April. I've been in Alabama too long! We're having spring like days, not too warm nor too chilly. I hope you see some warmer weather soon. Is your kitchen work completed? I'm looking forward to pictures.
Mary, what was your squirrel up to today? I guess you were away playing bridge without much time to watch his antics.
Jeanne, you're wise to get your affairs in order--it helps your children when things are spelled out. I updated my will recently with a new to me lawyer here. I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's friend.
I made a large pot of vegetable soup this morning and took a quart down to my neighbor, Brownie. She loves to have a visit PLUS get some soup. She eats out a lot and loves getting soup.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
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Is the faucet and finshed counter. This was a pic before it was installed, but shows the counter colors better....lots of shades of brown, carmel, white mixed randomly.
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jane, the sink is really pretty. I know you'll enjoy it.
Sue, the last couple of days the squirrel has just showed up twice in a day - once in the morning. He checks to see if I'm watching, and then runs off when I pick up the hose. Then he'll come again in the late afternoon to check again. So funny.
But my menagerie seems to be growing. Yesterday and today, I've a little chipmunk run across the deck. And then this afternoon, I thought I saw the squirrel beside the deck. But when I looked closer, it was a little bunny rabbit. I guess all these critters are living under my deck. :smitten:
Jane, your sink, countertop, and faucet all look great. What is the sink made of? Will it scratch? It is really pretty. Brrrr on your temps. We're to be in the mid 80's today!
Sue, I know Brownie was appreciative of your soup. I have often shared my soups with Ms Frances or with another neighbor who used to live next door. I didn't realize Bill was a Dean now. Nice. We've only been to that area once or twice but it seems very nice and family friendly.
Jeanne, I, too, am sorry for your daughter's loss, but glad you are going to get your affairs in order. At our ages, it is really important. I think ours are all in order, but we've been thinking about having them looked over again in case any laws have changed that affect it.
Mary, I think your deck must be one of your favorite places in your new place. I love having flowers, birds and "critters" around.
John worked outside yesterday and got my back pots ready for me to plant. Now I just need to get some more flowers. I'd like to go Sunday after church but that is Frances' birthday and I still haven't heard whether Nancy is going to have anyone other than family there or not. Originally, she was planning to have a number of her friends but she hasn't gotten back to me. I think a family party is better for Frances. She is really in bad shape.
I did get my meds upped at the neurologist's yesterday, but they are making me sleepy.
I need to get my summer clothes out and put away the winter cords, sweaters. That's my goal for today. Hope I can get it done.
Hi to all. Hope it's a nice day where you are. Sharon
It's COLD (30s-low 40s), rainy and windy today and to continue through next WED!!
Sharon: the sink is quartz...and not supposed to stain or scratch, etc. I opted to pay more for that, rather than the other choice which was acrylic. It's undermounted as you could see, and I love that. I also have more counter space than with the old, ceramic overmounted one. The only problem I had was some small globs of a sticky, transparent gel on the counter near the sink. The guy we ordered from stopped last night and he thought it was glue from where they'd glued in the sink and he removed the globs, so I'm 100% happy now.
We and another couple are going to a neighboring town tonight to hear the Navy Sea Chanters choral group. Our friends Gary and Kathy heard them last night in the Quad Cities as they leave for a submarine reunion in Missouri and Gary called this morning to say they'd be in a neighboring town tonight and they were well worth the trip. We had to go over to get the tickets and we'll go out to supper with our other Fri.night couple and then we'll drive us all over. Our friends are 85 ad 87 and he doesn't like to drive at night, so we can do that. Luckily, the location is the new high school there and it's easy to find.
Nothing much else going on today...too yucky out. I'm finishing up a pair of socks but need to work on it slowly as my hands are cramping and hurting...darn weather!!
ane
Sharon, glad you got the meds increased. If it works for you, maybe the sleepiness reaction will wear off as your body becomes more accustomed to the dosage.
jane, I'd LOVE to hear the guys singing Sea Chanties. That sounds like a great evening.
The duplicate game this afternoon was a "Mentor/Mentee" game, with the Mentees bringing a salad lunch to share. Lunch was great, of course. There were about 20 or so tables and two "flights". My Mentor was a very nice lady with ~1700 MP. We didn't play many hands, so did lots of defense. I managed to not screw anything too badly. And we came in 2nd in our group, with 52.70% and earned 0.63 MP. I'm very pleased - obviously.
Granddaughter Sarah says that my squirrel is Grandpa (John) coming to torment me. :2funny: She just might be right.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
I played bridge on Wednesday and by the time I fixed and ate my supper, I was pooped, so didn't turn my computer on. Yesterday I made soup and took some down to Brownie and visited for about 45 minutes and it was news time, so I missed posting yesterday, too. I am OK, but find myself tiring easily and just sort of let things go when I'm tired.
Tim came over while I was shopping at Kroger and put my new round table together. I need to get an umbrella for the table--the warehouse didn't have one and refunded my payment for that. He was getting ready to leave when my friend dropped me off with the groceries and he brought them in--including her grocery bag. She'd set it down on the ground when we got mine out of her trunk and evidently forgot them. If she doesn't come by tomorrow, I'll call her and take them to her on Sunday. She sits in front of me at the worship service. I'll put her bacon in the small fridge next to our secretary's office.
Jane, your new sink/counter top is beautiful. Your workers did a great job of installing it--and the colors are great. I know you'll enjoy working in that lovely area.
Mary, I've had chuckles hearing about your squirrel. I have one that likes to sit on the railing of my desk and leave crumbs from whatever he's eating--usually nuts and things he finds in my yard. We have so many squirrels in the neighborhood so there's no getting rid of them. I have chipmunks living under my deck, too. But they were here before I moved in and built the deck, so we just have to co-exist!
Jeanne, I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's friend. Good for you for putting your estate in order. I remade my will after Bob died, but last fall I made an appointment with a local lawyer and revised it further--to make it clearer as to how the estate will be divided, including my investments.
I'm watching PBS news and will watch Washington Week now that it's going off. I'll probably watch a movie later--no NBA basketball tonight.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
I just got the wonderful news that
Granddaughter Sarah passed the South Carolina bar!!!
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WONDERFUL news on Sarah and the Bar Exam!!
Funny about John the Squirrel coming back to get your attention!!! :2funny:
Jeanne...I saw your post in another medical area, but I think you may have intended it for here. Hope your raincoat kept you dry. We're having days of rain here, too...
The Sea Chanters Navy choral group was good last night. http://www.navyband.navy.mil/sea_chanters.html
Kay and John came here and then Ray took us all to the restaurant and then on to the town 20 miles or so west of us for the concert in their new High School. What a lovely building and an auditorium that seats 700. There were very few empty seats...one here and a couple elsewhere. It was a solid 1.5 hours with no intermission, and the whole group...maybe 20 men and women and a three piece instrumental accompaniment and then small groups broken off from the large one. Check and see if they ever come to your area. They tend to play i high school auditoriums and the tickets are free. They are nearing the end of their Midwest Tour...western Iowa, Nebraska and Laramie, WY wind up this year's tour.
Not much going on here...the ever present laundry and then I'll watch some NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. My team, The Chicago Blackhawks are out, so I'm now a Pittsburg Penguin supporter...because of that wonderful Sidney Crosby...he's something else on the ice.
jane
Still such heavy storms here. Streets beginning to flood. Garth Brooks concert started last night and will be 2 shows today and one tomorrow. over 20 thousand people attending each. Doubt he is to put off with the weather when making money like that. What a mess it must be for the traffic over by the Stadium and those street flood out in place. I am glad to be home. Say tornado about 6:30 so off goes my computer for the night.
We just had a squall line go through - I got 1.5" of rain in 30 minutes - with lots of lightning and wind.
Can you tell me why when I start writing a post on the previous page, copy it, and try to print what I wrote on this page--Nothing Happens? Oh well, it wasn't all that important, so I'm just going to forget what I said--Except:
Mary, congratulations to Sarah on her fantastic accomplishments! I know you are one proud Grandmother!
Jane, I'm glad to hear that Ray is feeling better. He's had a rough time. Also glad to hear you enjoyed the Sailor's choral group. I've not seen them in person, but have seen them perform online and on TV. They are terrific singers and put on a good show.
Jeanne, do you have a battery operated weather radio? I have a little portable radio with batteries which I use when our power goes off during bad storms. It's pretty reliable and lets me know when I need to take cover in the hallway.
I hope every Buddy has had a good day. I've done some yard work, but spent more time watching movies. First Mr. Roberts and then Exodus on TCM. I've seen both several times, but are 2 of my favorites and I enjoyed them a lot.
Have a nice evening.
Sue
We have also had rain. Not fun but needed for May Flowers ;D I was out of sorts today and didn't even get dressed. Wore a nice lounger that I recently bought. It should be great when I can sit on the porch and enjoy myself.
It's 1:30 and I'm wide awake again for the 3rd time in about a week! Grrr.
Congratulations again, Mary, on Sarah's wonderful achievement. I know how proud you must be.
Jane, glad Ray is better and that you had such a nice time out last night. I've never heard them, but they sound wonderful. Your sink is wonderful. I didn't know that they made quartz ones. I have always defaulted to the stainless because porcelain scratches so easily. The combination of colors is great too.
Sorry you all are getting rain in the MW and severe storms. They are headed our way for Monday.
I haven't done a whole lot the past couple days. I did finish my book club book. The landscaper came yesterday and added a couple bushes and some verbena in front of the stone wall of our garden and also mulched it all. It looks much better. John worked out there too and got our solar lights straightened and looking good as well as doing some trimming.
Tomorrow is 5th Sunday so there is a big fellowship brunch in place of SS. This time it is also to be Pastor Appreciation Day and also the SS classes are going to set up tables to try and get new members. I know I'm going to be a ball of fire after not sleeping!
Nancy did finally arrive Friday night and is still planning a low-key party for Frances tomorrow afternoon--just wine and hors d'oeuvres. Then Nancy is leaving on Monday!!!! I wonder if she will even see her mother alive again. I really think she is going down hill fast.
Ginny, glad you found a nice lounger to wear when you don't dress. Always nice to have new things.
Hi Sue. Sounds like your bridge was good and you're keeping busy.
All for now. Maybe I can get to sleep before too much longer. Sharon
We (here in BatonRouge) have had some BAD weather here today. When we were
in the dining room for lunch, the lights went, came back on in about 3 minutes, and went off again. It left us in the dark (it was only Noon but very dark outside and inside. The electricity came back on , permenently, in a short time. BUT what I did
not know was that it had turned off my computer and I was leery about that since I
am NO computer guru. But all is well and the sun is shining now at 3:30 P. M.
All goes to show that Louisiana is like no other .
Also have to re-set my clocks (only one) that are electric-----Others....TV, Computer, etc. come back automaticall.
Joy
Joy, that storm line is due through here tonight. We're in a tornado watch until 8 pmET. Glad to hear you're safe. Sue will probably be getting it, too.
Sharon, I hope you finally got some sleep and will do better tonight.
Just a quick hello...lots bad weather...stay safe...was tornado in east Texas..lots damage...we only had wind and little rain...Had dinner at church today..no services tonight...have a great rest of day..Darlene
Looks like everyone is have bad wet weather. Some States further North getting snow.
No Su,. I don't bother about having a radio to follow the weather man. If the TV goes off and the lights out I just make do. Was always a camper and I still have everything were I can get bye without Electricity in the winter. Have done it for 3 weeks at a time. Always food in the freezer and a way to heat it up. No chance of me flooding as good drainage . I am sort of surrounded by acres of land on all sides of me. No Buildings and Frontage to Interstate in the South.
It has finely stopped storming here after 4 days. No walking done at all. Just hope can get out tomorrow
What a great night for PBS. great shows from 6 pm to 10pm. Have fixed and eaten dinner. Ate to much. Took a short nap. Will be comfy watching them all . I can't believe I have not shampoo my hair for 3 days. Looks pretty good . Think I am going to stop the daily shampoo anyway. they say takes the oil out of hair. Before the shows start I think will get in shower and put a good conditioning treatment on it. Leave it 20 min. and rinse out. Then I will relax
Lets hope Spring comes back next week. I had all my porch furniture out and all got soaked. Will take some hot days to dry them out. May just buy a new Patio rug.
Hi Buddies. My young next door neighbors had company last night after dinner and were still outside with lots of lights on when I went to bed. Despite pulling blinds and hoping they'd turn their light off, the party went on for quite a while--oh well, I had a good book going, so just ignored it.
Nancy G. picked me up for Sunday School. I had to take Mary B's groceries from our trip to Kroger on Friday. Tim was here when she brought me home (he'd been assembling my new deck furniture) and she put our bags out on the driveway and he brought hers inside. So I had to take her bag to SS and put her bacon in the fridge in the little kitchenette where our office workers and pastors keep their lunch things. I reminded her to take her stuff home, so I hope she did.
This afternoon I've been picking up downed wood from the storm of a few days ago and put them out on the curb as tomorrow is my trash pick up day. Also emptied all the trash cans in the house. I need to eat something for supper and then put out the kitchen trash and get the can down to the curb before dark.
I watched a cute movie this afternoon on TCM. It starred Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Esther Williams, Jules Munchin, and Betty Garret. Technicolor and lots of singing, dancing, and baseball! After the news this evening, I'm going to watch Lilies of the Field with Sidney Poitier which I've seen, but it's a great movie. It's on TCM, too. Movies today seem so dark and not light hearted like these.
Darlene, I'm glad you didn't get the tornado. I'm keeping watch as we might be in for storms tonight, too.
Mary, so far I haven't seen the local news but am sure they're going to talk about rain and probably high winds. I hope it doesn't blow my cardboard, branches I picked up and everything else I have out on the curb for tomorrow's pick up all over the neighborhood.
Joy, I'm glad the storm passed you by without damage--and also glad your electronics came back on and are OK.
Sharon, what are you reading for book club? I need to call one of my book club friends to find out what we're supposed to read for the second Monday. I can't find my list. So far, I haven't been impressed by this year's selections.
GinnyAnn, I'm glad you sat outside and enjoyed your new lounger while out there. You must have been comfortable and I hope you had some sunshine and warm weather, too.
I wonder what Jane is doing today. Having fun, I hope.
Jeanne, I'm glad to see your post--you must have been writing while I was writing here. I hope you've had a nice weekend.
Have a nice rest of your Sunday,
Sue
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Sue...forgot to ask about the polyps u had removed...did u ever get a report ? I have been spoiled the last 4 years...very very quite neighbors..well..they moved..so the new neighbors are younger...and seem to have lots of company....hoping they don't party to late...Darlene
Hi Gals, Glad everyone is safe from the storms. We have a radio w/battery backup that warns us of severe weather. We're to have scattered showers this afternoon and then storms about 5:00. I hope I get home from my MRI before then.
Jeanne, I only wash my hair twice a week. At our ages, it is important not to strip the natural oils. Now if I were out working and got sweaty, etc, that's another thing. But I don't do much of that.
Yesterday, we went to the 5th Sunday breakfast which replaced SS and celebrated Pastor Appreciation Day. She was given gifts and everyone brought cards or notes thanking her for ways she impacted their lives. It was very nice and she was very appreciative. We left after the breakfast since the youth were leading the service and since I was so tired. We did stop at Lowes and picked up the remaining flowers I needed. Then when we got home, I took a 2+ hour nap! Woke in time to get dressed for Ms Frances' 99th birthday party. Mostly family there & just a few friends like us. Surprisingly, I slept well last night. I was afraid I wouldn't after napping so long.
This morning, I put in a load of laundry that didn't get done yesterday and then went out and finished all my pots. I took the flowers out of one in the front because I didn't like what I had put there & had finally found another hibiscus for that pot + some trailing white flowers. Then I took those I had taken out of the front pot + the others I bought yesterday and did my back pots. They look nice now and I was glad to get it done before it rained. Now I'm going to have to go in and shower before I go in for my MRI at 3:30. That's enough work for me for one day.
Sue, I read Mitch Albom's THE FIRST PHONE CALL FROM HEAVEN for our book club. It was okay, I guess, but not nearly as good as TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE. Nice that you got new porch furniture and that Tim put it together for you.
Hi to Jeanne, Darlene, Mary, Joy, Marilyn and whoever else I've missed. Sharon
Sharon, glad you got some good sleep. And that Ms Frances had a nice small party.
Re hair washing - since I was a teenager, I have had short hair and have washed my hair every time I take a shower. Nowadays, though, I usually shower about every other day. Like Sharon said, I don't usually get hot and sweaty, so it works for me. Even in the hospitals or rehab centers or assisted living places, patients/residents are bathed only three times a week.
We had a little rain here over night. But it rained hard this morning while I was at the Y, and when I got home, there was 2.5" in the rain gauge. Now it's windy with bright sunshine.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Well we got two calls today from Keith's Dr. He is to see a Urologise on June 6th. My dr now his Dr too, said that she doesn't believe in the wait and observe method.
The Eye Clinic in Portland called to make an appointment for Keith with a Retina specialist for the 24th of this month. That is his birthday so we will be changing that appointment. It will be a 3-4 hr appointment so we will have to go up to Portland the day before, if it turns out to be an early morning appointment we can probable drive back the same day if a later appointment we will have to stay over night again. When they made that appointment this morning I had forgotten it was his birthday.
I will probably be going to California for Savannah's graduation from Junior College sometime this month. The in June we go to Sunriver another 4 hour drive. in Augutst to corey's wedding and that is another 4 hr drive. It looks like I will be doing a lot of driving this summer.
Marilyn, tough with all the doctor appointments and driving. But I'm glad that Keith is getting the medical treatment he needs.
Marilyne. Your husband seems to have had a lot of appointment with Doctors since he retired. It must be that we watch our health more once we stop working. I hardly ever had to go prior. But its good he is getting it all taken care of. I had fantastic Health Insurance for 20 years when working at last job. Very seldom used it other than for Physicals etc. Had Dental. Glasses everything. Lost the Dental and Glasses come the time I needed them. That is the way it seems to go...
You will be doing a lot of driving this summer. Now have you gotten both cars all back into good running condition?
.Finely the storms have left for awhile. I had to go to a appt. at 1pm and the wind was so bad that could hardly get the car door open. Wanted to stop at grocery store but just made it to the library and then home. Now it is really heavy winds.
I have little in my freezer but make Salmon cakes yesterday and so have 2 left so this will be dinner.
I was amazed to see the man who cuts my grass out doing it this morning. After all the rain it had grown 6 inches in a week. His machine did not seem to be going so fast but lawn looks nice. I have those darn things blowing onto the patio off the trees. Keep sweeping but lots still coming down.
Think I am just calling it a day when it comes to going outdoors. Hope tomorrow better.
Jeanne we have my car all fixed up, his Camaro is still in the shop[, He can't drive anyway so we told them to take their time, His Corvette is in our garage but don't have any insurance on that one. I am going ton have to start driving the camaro from time to time.
Marilyn.
You should drive the Camaro . I had one and loved it.
Sun is out. Better head out for awhile before it rains again. No. Big plans for the day.
Jeanne I will be driving the Camaro from time to time just to keep it in shape after spending so much $$$to have it repaired.
Had a great workout at the gym this morning, But I do that 4 days a week any how. Also took Freckles for her first walk fo the day. I usually walk her 23-4 times throughout the day.
Marilyn, what year is the Camaro? Brian has a '68 that he has restored and shows in classic car parades and competitions. It is a black convertible. He has worked on it for years, always doing something new to it. I hope all Keith's medical problems are resolved with his appts. You are going to do a lot of driving.
I was busy most of yesterday, so kind of draggy today. My cleaning girl was here and cleaned out some cabinets for me in the kitchen and bath. She also cleaned all the shoe and sweater shelves in the closet for me. Those things are just beyond me now. She's glad of the extra $$$ and I'm happy to have things cleaned up. I also told her the first cloudy day she comes, I want her to do all the windows inside. The outside ones will get done when we have the house pressure washed. I go to the ortho tomorrow to see what the MRI showed and what needs to be done to my knee.
Jane, has it warmed up some for you now? I hope so.
I don't think I told you that Lori has received a promotion at her work and is now a Senior Manager at Here Technologies. This is a major jump for her both in prestige and $$$. Much needed since she is now single.
Mary, you must have received an awful lot of rain this past month! I bet you've gotten at least twice what we have. So much of the rain goes NE of Charlotte and we get less than Charlotte.
All for now. Have a nice evening. Sharon
Sharon, Kudos to Lori - I'm sure it is well deserved. We'll be waiting to hear what the orthopedist recommends.
Nothing going on here. Just lovely weather for today and tomorrow - until the rain returns. My body has never reacted to weather changes before, but for the last 6-8 months, it's been better than the TV. I'll be having more conversations about this next time I see the rheumatologist.
Mary, I am keeping my hair short now and I wash it at least every 2 days, but if I'm going out someplace I wash it again the next day after the last time I washed it. My hair tends to get oily if I let it go more than 2 days.
Marilyn, you're going to be busy chauffeuring Keith to doctor's appointments. I hope he'll not need any more appointments after this round is over. I'm glad you have plans for Sun River and the other engagements with your children/grandchildren.
Jeanne, I'm glad the rain has left you for a while. I think we might be getting some more here later this week.
Sharon, it sounds like you've got a good cleaning lady. My cleaning crew does a good job every 2 weeks, but it doesn't include any closet cleaning. Just dusting, sweeping, damp mopping the hard wood floors and the tile floors. They are in here and out in not much more than an hour.
Tim and Kris are going out of town next week. So he has planned to take me to lunch on Friday (for Mother's Day) and then to Kroger to do my weekly shopping. I'll miss him, but between me and his in-laws (Dave is on hospice care at home) they need a break. Kris's sister will be down from Ohio to stay with Ard and Dave while they are away.
Have a nice evening, everyone. Jane, where are you today?
Sue
Evening, Babes!
The rains apparently have finally stopped, and it warmed up late this afternoon to the high 50s. That is the warmest in a week.
We had a doc appt for Ray's arm in Dbq at 8:15 so an early rise for us. Doc says another round of antibiotics and come back next Tues.
We did some shopping at Sam's Club for our weekend company from MN.
Looking forward to warmer weather this week.
Jane
Finally! Sunshine and blue sky this morning! It's to get warmer, too...so it's all good.
Ray's gone off to swim (with his doc's ok) and I will be off to bridge. There's a big funeral in town today for a woman who is related to several of the women in our bridge group. That's fairly common here when people of our generation came from families of 8-16 kids. That has pretty well stopped...now a family of 4 kids is considered "large."
Jane
Jane, can you even imagine having 16 children?!! My dad was one of 9. I'm glad women aren't expected to have such huge families anymore. Three was definitely enough for me. Glad Ray is cleared to swim. Enjoy your bridge.
Mary, the ortho said I need arthroscopic surgery. It will be done as an out-patient. Don't know the date yet. I'm waiting for a call from the scheduling nurse. It's going to be something to work that in with stim trial and perhaps stim implant!! Do you think they will be able to put Humpty Dumpty back together again?
It's a beautiful sunny day, high 70's or maybe low 80's.
Sharon
Sharon, I had arthroscopic surgery on my knee in about 2000 or 2001 - and it worked for me until the replacement last fall. I hope it works as well for you. Just glad they keep finding repairs for these old bodies. :thumbup:
I just got back from our residents' meeting with staff. Things seem to be going well around here. The new management is really working to improve maintenance and amenities around the building. And the residents are appreciative. There are very few complaints any more at these meetings - just questions and comments. Any problems seem to being addressed quickly. And that's really nice to have happening.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Bridge was fun...and I ended up 2nd out of 7, so came out a quarter ahead!! :2funny:
Weather is nice, and I may even try to get out and walk a bit. We haven't been able to for more than a week with the cold, wet and windy days we had.
jane
Hi Buddies! Busy morning here. I have my Thursday bridge club (meeting at Bonney's today) at 12:30. Olyne is picking me up at 12:15. I'm hoping she'll be OK with stopping at the public library afterwards to pick up a book I need to read by Monday's book club meeting. If not, Tim is taking me out to "Mother's Day" lunch and then to Kroger for my weekly shopping. He and Kris are going to Florida next week for a "mini-vac".
I've been doing laundry, showering, shampooing, ironing a shirt to wear, etc. So busy, busy!
It's raining here this morning--my rain gauge broke when we had a freeze during the winter, so I don't know how much we've had so far. I'm glad for the rain as I've not been able to pull my hoses to all my azaleas since my fall.
Have a nice day! (Way to go, Jane, for winning the Big Money!)
Sue
It is still storming here still. Now on day 6. Lots of areas flooding and many schools closed because the school buses cant get down the street. Farmer were not worrying last week even though they have the corn and beans planted. I would say they are now. It is suppose to warm up and stay in the 70 next week. Maybe that will help.
As usual I had to go out today in the storm. Had my 6 month Appt. to get my ears cleaned out. I thought they were O.K but they found lots of Wax as usual. I can tell the difference.
Got stopped by a bad accident down the Road. Right between the 2 big hospitals. 4 cars. had 2 ambulances there all ready and 2 from the other hospital heading to them. The police did real good moving the traffic along. I hate seen accidents but yet you could see some people pulling over into the store parking lots so could stop and see.
I was so cold and wet as I also had to stop for groceries and gas. I am no in sweats and not going out again until all the rain has gone and it warms up.
Life here is the same. I have good days and not so good days. Need to get motivated to clearing out stuff. I was the family member that got much of the family stuff.
Hi Gals, I've had a busy morning and am now ready to crash. Have been to get blood drawn at a hospital about 15 miles from here, stopped at Walgreen's to pick up some skin cream I had ordered. Then got home and put a load of laundry in, brought the trash cans in & did a few other piddley things, but now my back is screaming!
Jeanne, so sorry you are so waterlogged. It seems like the same areas keep getting more & more rain and thus floods. The rains that we have had have more or less gone around us. Upper NC has had way too much and we aren't getting enough.
Jane, glad you were able to get out and walk yesterday. Congrats on the big bridge win! ;)
Mary Z, I had arthroscopic surgery to remove scar tissue after my partial knee replacement in 2004 and have been fine since. I hope that's the case this time too. How nice to hear that the new manager/owner of your facility is doing such a good job. Often such changes are the opposite.
Ginny, I, too, have lots of family things, but what I have I'm keeping till I'm ready for the kids to take them or sell them at a consignment sale. Hard to part with sentimental pieces though. I hope your good days are out-numbering your bad ones now. Force yourself to go out and meet friends or do something. It's hard to get motivated, but it does help.
Sue, re my cleaning lady, she doesn't work for a company and I pay her by the hour, so if I want extra things done, we arrange a day she can work more hours. She's glad for the extra $$ and I'm happy to get things done. She is hispanic, but has been here 25 yrs or so and speaks very good English. She worked for an older lady next door until she moved in with her son.
Hi Marilyn, Darlene, Joy and whoever else pops in. Sharon
Busy morning here as we get ready for arrival of Minnesota family tonight. There are 6 adults coming, so we're busy getting things picked up and towels put out, etc.
Back after they leave Sunday,
jane
I have collected so much mostly things I brought back from UK after many trip. Not to bad when mother passed but always loved things my Aunt collected in her Cottage. Lots of Brass small antiques. china. Most all have have in my house is from 75 to 150 years old. And I have collected Teapots. Bells. I just have to start clearing out. My daughter just want modern. One grandson will take some antiques like Steins and some African carvings. How I hate to part with things. Need to do it in next couple of years though. Will just talk to Estate agent in town and see if she can add to her sales. Have a few things may give to the University museum . Will see.
I did finely sit with a Attorney and she is working on my Will and Estate. One of the old Law offices in Town. Feel good getting that started.
Shoot - just bumped something and lost my post. Oh, well.....
The abbreviated version - we had a nasty gray chilly day today - another 2" of rain. Supposed to be down to 46 tonight. But back into the mid80s coming up next midweek.
My partner and I didn't do too badly this afternoon - at 52%, even though no master points. We did get top on one board, by a bunch - made an unbiddable slam on a game bid. That was sweet.
Did I say I was going to be gone next week? Sue is picking me up Sunday and going to Margaret's. Then to Hendersonville where I will be one of the honorees at the Hendersonville League of Women Voters' celebration of their 50th anniversary. I was one of the charter members back in 1967. From there on Wednesday, we're going to meet up with lots of family in Harrodsburg, KY. We have a house rented. Some will be taking an all-day bourbon distillery tour, and all will be doing other touristy things - maybe a river trip, barrel-making factory visit, Shaker Village, etc. I'm not sure how many will be there - maybe as many as 14, at one time or another. Back here on the following Sunday (as far as I know).
Have a good weekend, Buddies!
Mary, what a fun week ahead for you. Congrats on being honored as a charter member of the LOWV. The rest of the week sounds like lots of fun with family too. Your squirrel is going to be lonely though! ;) Nice on the bridge.
Jeanne, good for you on getting your will in progress and starting on the downsizing. It sounds like you have lots of interesting things to sell or give away.
Jane, have fun with your MN family this weekend.
I discovered that my pharmacy goofed on my tremor med that I had filled last week. It was supposed to be filled with 250 mg tabs to be cut in half. The filled it with the 50 mg that I had already been taking, so when I cut it in half, I really started shaking. Also think it may have led to my sleeplessness. It didn't occur to me till last evening to check. They checked the new RX and admitted to the error, so need to go get the new med. I took the 125 mg this AM and I could hardly keep my eyes open, so it's going to take some getting used to.
Ms Frances saw the dr. yesterday and he said that not much could be done for her now and just keep her comfortable. I knew that was probably the case, but hard to hear it from the dr.
No plans for us this weekend other than SS & church. Hope you all have a nice one. Sharon
MaryZ. Sound like a good trip. I love that area of Harrodsburg. Like all of Kentucky
Don't know about this ( Some will be taking an all-day bourbon distillery tour,) I took my family there when they came from UK. Got a sample or 2 and I felt it. . I never have been to the Shaker Village. Wonder what you sample there.
I think that the weather will be better there next week and warmer. They seem to have had lots of rain and flooding also.
Bad news today from Auburn. On Thursday when I was ironing a blouse to go to bridge club at 12:30, I had a slight episode of unawareness. I showered, dressed, went to bridge and as we were completing our last round, I spaced out for a minute or two. Bonney called Tim and asked him to come over to my house to check on me as Olyne was bringing me home. When he got here, we sat down to discuss it and in about five minutes, I said(according to Tim) "oh, no!" and blanked out again. He took me to the emergency room, where as usual I wasn't seen by a doctor for almost 2 hours. When the doctor arrived, he sent me upstairs to the 7th floor. The next morning, a heart surgeon operated on me and installed a device--I think a stint--but am foggy on the details. I spent Thursday and Friday nights on the Intensive Care floor, had an MRI and other tests and came home with the stint, and meds for heart disease. I am typing this with one hand, but wanted you to know I'll be out of touch until I can use my other arm.
Sue
Good heavens, Sue! I'm so glad you have such good, aware friends and Tim that take care of you. And so glad you're back home safely. Now do what you're told. We all send our love and support and hope all continues to go well. :smitten: :smitten:
Sue I will be praying for you.
Sorry I have been AWOL for a couple of days, i did come to catch up and red what all y'all have been doing but didn't have anything to say.
We did our Walmart run after I took freckles on a visit to the care home close by, There are two that are across the street from each other. Yesterday I made two loaves of bread that didn't turn out right, The last one I put back in the oven before I went to ,music practice and forgot about taking it back out before I left. When I got home an hour and a half later it was burned to a crisp.
Sue..take care of your self..hope you feel better soon...Darlene
Sue, for goodness sake! I'm so sorry to hear about this, but as Mary said, thank the Lord for good friends and your son who were able to get you care. Sending lots of love, cyber hugs and prayers for a quick recovery!
Marilyn, how disappointing to burn up your bread. I did that one time with Christmas 7/layer bars. I was so upset.
I just got back from Frances'. She didn't have health care today, so I fixed a sandwich for her dinner along with some fruit. She usually eats a heavy lunch and light dinner. I also trimmed all her birthday flowers and changed the water in the vases so that they will last longer. Another friend had been there to visit earlier, so I didn't stay long.
My new meds are making me really sleepy, so I haven't done much of anything. I do have a flank steak marinating for dinner though. Sharon
Sue....thank heavens for your alert friends and your Tim. Come in as you can, even if just a short message of "I'm ok and listening to my doctors."
We had a wonderful weekend...5 of 6 arrived Friday night and Alex, who had to work at the vet diagnostic clinic came down on Saturday morning. They cleaned our gutters, cleaned out the area where we store garden stuff that was full pf leaves, etc. trimmed back a barberry bush, replaced a ceiling kitchen light. Great nephew cooked breakfast both days and they then relaxed Sat afternoon, went down to the river and white water area, stopped in our brewery and walked on back to the house. They left this morning, and so the washer is going with sheets and towels, etc.
Jane
Jane, how wonderful to have the guys come down and do all those spring cleanup jobs!!
We've been to Ss & church; I've put in 2 loads of laundry, and I have turkey thighs & dressing in the crockpot. John's at a church finance meeting and I'm vegging now. Nothing else planned.
Hi to all. Sharon
Hi, buddies. Tim came by this morning about 8:00 with some Krispi Kreme doughnuts and we both had one with a cup of coffee. He was on the way to see Dave and some more Ohio relatives who are visiting this weekend.
I managed to take my first shower alone last night before going to bed. Also followed the instructions he'd taped to my bathroom mirror. It was complicated, but I managed.
I'm pooped so will sign off now, I'll try to report in tomorrow.
Sue
Fantastic to hear from you, Sue, and how you are improving!
Beautiful day here. We went to the nursery up the street from us and got geraniums for our colorful Mexican pots and for the two hanging baskets on the front porch.
Having left over ham today...and probably for some days to come. I'll freeze some, too.
Great you're able to get on the computer a little bit, Sue. Keep behaving yourself.
jane, what a great family you have. I know you just enjoy the visiting, too.
Sharon, I hope you're getting accustomed to the new medication dosage and that it's working for you.
Marilyn, you're busy as usual. How did Keith do with his doctor appointments?
Sue picked me up about 2:30 this afternoon, and we're now at Margaret's. We'll head on to Hendersonville tomorrow, and I'll be checking in again.
Hope everybody's going to have a good week.
I'm still not dressed and it's almost noon. Tim came by early to be sure I took my meds last night and to remind me not to lift my left arm. Then Bonney came by after taking the church offering from Sunday to the bank. She stopped at the library and picked up a book I'd wanted to read for my book club. I will not be able to attend book club today, but I will read the book. It's nice and sunny and I may sit out on my deck later this afternoon.
Have a nice trip, Mary. I know you'll have fun.
Love to all,
Sue
Jane. Sounds like a fun weekend. Got lots of work taken care of. I miss having my eldest grandson and his college friend come and do that. Was well worth feeding them. Then my granddaughter come to U of Ill for 4 years and she and her friend would come bye but girls don't do jobs. Just eat.
Sue. You try to take it easy for awhile. Did seem like you were doing a little to much going around. I have now gotten that I can relax more. Not be on the go. Sitting out on you porch with a good book is perfect.
Get well soon
Mary Thank you for asking about Keith's appointments, His Urologist appt is 6th of June The Eye Institute up north is July 19th.
I have been very busy this mornin gn and it is such a beautiful day that I have already taken Freckles for 2 walks.
Hi Gals, Sue, I agree with Jeanne that reading a book on your deck is the perfect pastime for you right now. I'm glad you feeling well enough to let us know what's going on.
None of our kids are close enough to come do things for us + they know we just hire things done most of the time.
Marilyn, it's a beautiful day here today too. I may go out on the patio and read some too.
Mary, glad all is going well for you on your trip.
I stripped the bed and washed the sheets this AM, then took some special recycles to the Lake House. While I was there, I returned several books, John & I had borrowed & picked up a couple more. However I got 3 at the library last Thursday, so will read those first. The ones at the Lake House are honor system and no due dates. I also talked to the front desk about a glitch in my community email and got that all straightened out. Oh yes, I also wrote and sent the weekly church article to the newspapers. This evening is book club.
Jane, I bet your pots are beautiful with all your pretty geraniums.
All for now. Sharon
Lightning and thunder overnight, but just overcast now. I'm ina doc waiting room at the Clinic while Ray is getting his arm checked. It's much better than it was 1-2 weeks ago.
Then we're off to Sam's for a couple things and Olive Garden for lunch before heading home.
Jane
Hi Gals, another pretty, sunny day here. I just got back from getting my hair cut. It was getting pretty shaggy. Nothing else going on here.
Jane, so glad Ray's arm is better. Enjoy your dinner out. Hope the storms don't hit you.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Hi Buddies. I'm feeling better today, although weak and a bit tired. My cleaning ladies came this morning, changed my sheets and cleaned, mopped hardwood floors, dusted, etc. and were out of here in an hour. I've been reading most of the day--a bit ago I went outside and sat in one of my new deck chairs and enjoyed the sunshine.
Tomorrow morning Tim will pick me up about 9:15 for a follow up appointment with the surgeon's partner at an office not far from my house. My incision is still red, but not angry looking, so that's a good thing.
I hope you've had a good day.
Sue
Hello ladies, not much going on here. I was real busy this morning, I went to the gym this afternoon because of the busy morning.
I had my yearly blood draw first thing, then came hom e fixed breakfast and had muy COFFEE. Then I got busy and put the ingredients for a lof of bread in the machine, Baked a cake , took Freckles for a walk, cam home frosted the cake, took the dough out of the bread machine and prepared it for the oven. I don';t cook my bread in the machine because I don't like the hole in the bottom of the loaf when the paddle was. After I cleaned up my mess in the kitchen I sat down at the computer to do a couple of things and read email. Is anyo9ne tired yet? :2funny:
Sharon, which pod do you live in? The sister of my friend here lives in (I think) your Sun City in a "bird pod" - street is Twiddy. I just wondered if you might have come across her.
I'll check in more tomorrow - too much going on around here now.
Good doc appt for Ray on his infected arm and he has a referral to rheumatology for early June.
Rain all day here and he's off to swim and I'm off to bridge.
Niece brought me a pretty orange "jelly and orange sections" feeder for Baltimore Oriels (sp?) and one found it this morning. Tomorrow I need to get so e humingbird "juice" made and out.
Jane
Sue, I'm glad your incision looks good. I hope you tell your dr about your fatigue & weakness. Take care of yourself.
Mary, I live in pod G which is not far from pod J. To my knowledge though, I don't know anyone on Twiddy Ct., but that doesn't necessarily mean I don't. I've never heard it called the bird pod. I may have to take a drive up there.
Marilyn, you always exhaust me. No way I could keep up with you.
Jane, good news on Ray's arm. Enjoy your bridge.
I have nothing planned for today!
Hi to all. Sharon
No wonder my parrot was yelling. I am here on S and F and it is outside. Trying to get it a little sun. Sun was shining last I looked out and now just went to the door and it is pouring down. So it got a bath also.
I have some running around and get some walking in so hope it dries up soon.
Seems like they are trying to get mothers day like they now have such as Christmas, Easter etc. Never seen such crazy add on what to do for mother.
I have 2 daughter but none close. All I hear now is What can I do for mother day.
Closest one will come to town next week and out to dinner for my birthday. Her birthday is May 13 and mine was April. So off to my favourite place.
My Texas one just sent enough FannyMay choc. to last me a year if I don't want to put weight on. It came in a big carton in a cooler with 3 bags of dry ice . Crazy. I have a Fanny May Store down the road. Should have mentioned just ordering it there and I could pick it up.
I just send plants or flowers but I am allergic to any them and so this makes it so hard for them. Was so easy for me with my mother in UK as I could just call the local florist who we had known for 40 years and he took care for me.
Sharon, I made up the term "bird pod". My friend here said the streets were all named for birds, so..... Anyhow, her name is Peggy Burke (husband maybe Stephen?). Peggy's older sister Beth is one of my oldest and dearest friends. They had lived in Charlotte for a long time - really nice folks.
We got to the VRBO house near Harrodsburg, KY, this afternoon. It is lovely, and I think will work very well for us. Tonight, we'll just be five, but more will be coming in tomorrow and Friday. This afternoon has included a trip to the grocery store and getting stuff stashed away.
I'll try to check in from time to time. Hugs to all!
Tim picked me up this morning about 9:15 and we went to the surgeon's office near me. We waited about 45-50 minutes to be called in. His female partner did the exam, said all looked well with the incision and they'd set up another appointment for me. Tim took the appointment slip and probably wrote it on my calendar, but I haven't looked at that yet.
I went to my Wednesday bridge group, had so so cards the first 2 rounds, but the last round with a good partner and Excellent!!!! cards, I scored a total score over 6000 points! I made 7 no trump in that last round. Wow, I haven't done so well in a long time (and this is probably a first!).
I'm feeling so much better since I had the surgery. The incision is itchy and is a pain to clean every day, but at least my heart is beating strongly and my appetite is increasing. Tomorrow one of my book club/Village friends is going to take me for a much needed haircut and I know that will cheer me up.
Sleep well, Buddies. Mary, have a wonderful time and keep notes so you can tell us all about it!
Sue
Sue. Take it easy now. Rest a lot for awhile. All sounds good. Never seen that putting in Stent go so fast. Surprise they had you wait at your appointment.
Sue...you must have been burning up the bridge table....6,000 points...wow! So glad you're feeling better with the stent.
Mary...enjoy your time away with your family!
Rain has ended and big storms were south of us....Jeanne may get them.
My cards today were miserable. I ended up low of 9 players...so got .25 "for my misery." :2funny:
Jane
Maybe it was 600 points--I was so excited I thought I'd have another heart attack!
I'm off to bed now to read a bit and an early lights out.
Sue
P.S. It probably was just 600 points. I finished up with a grand slam, made all the tricks! Pretty exciting end for a nice day.
Sue
The points don't matter....you had a great day and a wonderful hand to play. I've never had that...so rare...so enjoy!!
Beautiful morning here...the birds are singing and the sky is clear and it's warming up a bit.
I need to get some things completed around here...some computer stuff and some light housekeeping and, I hope, get a walk in. I would guess Ray will be headed to the golf course when he gets back from "Morning Coffee" downtown.
jane
I've had a pretty good day. One of my friends from book club and also a Village Friend picked me up and took me for a much needed haircut. After that she took me to the library where I put my name on the list for The Man Named Ove and checked out 4 paper backs as they are much easier to hold as my left arm is not supposed to move much yet until the incision heals completely.
I hope everyone has had a good day. This has been a nice sunny day here and a good one for me, just to be able to go out for a while.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue...it sounds as if they went through your arm with the stent, rather than the groin. I think that's the new way. Ray had his 2 stents after scar tissue closed up where he had open heart surgery though the groin.
ISP guy just here and upgraded us from 6 whatevers to 25 whatevers for free....new modem, new password, new network, of course, but he said it'd be a lot faster.
I'm off to grocery while Ray's golfing for sugar for the hummers and parchment paper for my Inhouse Chef!
jane
Was going to work out doors but took a nap. Crazy me. Decided to go back to making own bread. Not in machine. I got it mixed and put to raise for 6 hours. Then to bake for 30 min. Forgot it and at midnight last night woke up to remember. Darn loaf was massive. Blown up out of the bread pan. Anyway I stayed up to bake it. By that time to big for the darn oven. Finely got it done. Thought would have to throw away but it turned out bad shaped but really good.
Better than can buy and then I throw half a loaf away if I buy the store kind.
Sharon. Saw your posting in Facebook. I only have seen 3 of these place. Going to start making more short trips into Indiana. Such a great State and use to go often until my friend passed away. Lets post it here. Maybe get some to visit.
Indy has curving roads that I like. not as flat as Illinois http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/indiana/best-day-trips-indiana/
I will put it over into the Photo forum also.
Thanks, Jeanne. Yes, Indiana is a pretty state--especially the southern part.
I got my 2nd trial installed yesterday. Was pretty painful yesterday evening, but I slept really well last night and wasn't awakened with pain. When they were testing it at the clinic, it seemed like it covered an awful lot more area than the last time. However this morning after I dressed and did a few things, the old pain was back, so I need to talk to the technician and get it adjusted upward.
John's taking me out to dinner tonight for Mother's day. I'm not sure if I'll make it to church tomorrow or not. I slept till 11:00 today! I never do that.
I received cards from all 3 of the kids and flowers from Brian. Melanie has called and I'm sure I'll hear from the other 2 tomorrow.
Jane, glad you got your ISP upgraded. Whoo Hoo! Must be nice to have an inhouse chef! My cleans up, but cooking isn't in his repertoire.
Saw a nice pic of Mary's family on FB so guess she's having a great time with all of them. I'm envious.
No other news here. Happy Mother's Day to all of you.
Sharon
Sharon. Glad to hear that you got the 2nd trial overwith. Hope they get it to give lots of help.
LIke me it seems like all your family are scattered. I suppose I could move but just cannot talk myself into doing it. All get in touch tomorrow. They have their families and so glad they get to do the mothers day now. Got lots of little kids around them.
My friend who I spent lots of time with lived Southern Indiana. I loved that drive down there. Miss going. She passed so young. I am going to start going to some of those places shown on your lists. All can be done in a few hours.
Hi Buddies. I just had a phone call from Bill and I'm expecting him to arrive in about 2 hours. He was in Oxford, AL., with the SIUE women's softball team, but they lost their second game today and are going home, so he's coming down here for a few days. Tim and Kris will be out of town until Tuesday.
I've been reading a Robert B. Parker mystery this morning and will continue until Bill gets here. I hope all are well and having a good day.
Happy Mother's Day to all you who are mothers.
Sue
Beautiful day here and we were lazy getting up and going....so went out for breakfast and then on to Cedar Rapids to the New Bo City Market and area.
Lots of people out on a Saturday enjoying the Market and the pubs and restaurants.
http://newbocitymarket.org/
That looks like a great market. I can't stand Mall but love Market places. Wish it was closer.
Sue. Now is Bill another son? That is a nice Mothers day him coming to visit. Keep is eye on you. At times you are like the (Battery Bunney). Can't think of its name. but keep on the go. I am finely slowing down.....Not from Want but can tell I need to...
Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day...one son brought me a beautiful corsage to wear to church tomorrow..will get calls from others tomorrow ...it's getting real warm here...dread the hot summer..Hi to you all Darlene
Happy Mother's Day to the mothers. I've had a great week with my girls and some of the grands and their spouses/significant others. We've seen and done a lot. This is a lovely part of Kentucky to visit - lots to see and do. We'll all be heading for home tomorrow, and I'll be back in my normal routine for a while.
Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers here.
Easy day here today...it's beautiful so a walk and watering the flowers is probably as strenuous as it gets.
jane
Nice here also. All the University Grads walking around. Lots of Mother in Town. Always nice when it can be held outdoors. So many from other countries. Specially China and Indiana.
We had Mother's Day and graduation day celebrations at church. Nice looking kids with ao much in front of them.
We went out to eat last night, so nothing special today except for a couple calls from the kids. I got flowers from Brian and cards from all 3. Mel called yesterday because they were leaving for FL. I'll hear from the other 2 tonight.
Jane, the market looks wonderful. Enjoy your day.
Lovely here. Sunny & 80 degrees.
Sue, glad Bill is there. Nice to have him to celebrate with.
Hi Darlene. Glad you're in touch with all your family.
Hi to all. Sharon
Happy Mother's Day ladies.
I think I have keith talked into taking me out for something to eat later since I didn't thaw out anything for supper. I haven't heard from Gilbert for 2.5 days and am getting worried about him. We had been talking every day for over a month ever since sarah threatened to have someone do bodily harm to him. I am so concerned about his emotional well being as well. This is a very difficult subject for me to talk about so I will let it go there.
{{{{{Marilyn and Gilbert}}}}}
Margaret and Jesse got me home about 1:30 this afternoon. It was a great week, and I'm really tired. Back into the routine tomorrow.
Happy new week, Buddies!
Trips like that are not for resting Mary. Now you can catch up with your relaxing. Sounds like you had a fun trip. Not to hot. Not to cool. Hot here today. Don't think I am ready for summer if it is going to be warmer than this. Now for your Laundry.
Marilyn, sorry about Gilbert. I hope all is well. HOpe Keith took you out to dinner too.
Mary, sounds like you had a great time, but these days, great times are exhausting! :(
My cleaning girl is here today, but nothing else of interest going on. I'm waiting for the tech to call and help me adjust the nerve stim up. No improvement here. Sharon
Marilyn...sorry to hear of Gilbert's problems with Sarah.
Mary...sounds as if it was a good week in KY.
Darlene...it's getting into the mid 80s here already and that's too hot too soon for me.
Sharon...hope the nerve stim can be fixed for you.
Sue...enjoy Bill's visit!
Jeanne...I'd guess it's hot down your way, too.
GinnyAnn & Joy....hope you're both doing OK.
We're home from our Dubuque business appt and back into normal around the house clothes. Ray's gone out to the plumber's to order a new remote for our wall AC and then off to play golf. I'm going to read on the back porch, if it's not too hot our there.
It is 91 deg here today and it is just noon. I don't think I am going to be out in the hot weather this summer like usual. Had to go to grocery store and Dollar Tree and just had to get back home. Will go out after 7pm tonight to library to pick up a movie.
In the mean time I am making some B and B fridge pickles. Love them on sandwiches.
Big storms last night stayed 10 miles north of us. We just got thunder and lightning. More to come tomorrow.
The old body is really hurting today, so I'm a slug...on the back porch with my heating pad.
Tomorrow I go with Ray to U of Ia Dental for Oral Surgery to remove a bad wisdom tooth. He's told them how much he bleeds at the slightest thing, so they are hopefully prepared. I'll be glad when it's over and he's ok.
I'm also trying to get the patches for that WannaCry ransomware thing and not having much luck. I downloaded it from the microsoft site for my 8.1 and Vista machines, but the "Searching for Updates" thing is running for hours on both machines.
I've posted at the microsoft community forum, but no suggestions yet.
jane
jane, sorry for your "creakies" today. That's no fun! My laptop updated last night. I assume it has something to do with the "wannacry", but it didn't say specifically.
A brag for the bridge players: We had good cards last night. I bid 6NT, made 7. I didn't think it wouldn't be high board, and sure enough another couple bid and made 7NT. Still I was pleased with myself. We came in 2nd with 58%, and won 0.8 MP. Best evening for me, I think.
I got a haircut yesterday, and have a mani/pedi appointment tomorrow. But that's all the irregular stuff scheduled for this week - just the usual swimming and Silver Sneakers classes.
Happy midMay, Buddies!
Jane is the patch for windows vista ? I can't download updates for defender...mabey I need the patch ?
Mary, wonderful on the bridge. It always feels so good to make a slam and even more so when it's bid.
Jeanne, hot here today too.
Jane, hope Ray doesn't have a problem with his extraction. If he takes Fish Oil, he should stop it before as it is a blood thinner. Sorry the aches are back. I'm going to try to get that patch too. I have Win 10, so shouldn't be a problem. Isn't it wild that the 22 yo find the patch and it's so cheap.
I went back to the pain clinic today to have the guy tweak my controller program. Can't tell yet if it is working. He's going to try to get the pain Dr to push the removal off till Friday to give him more of a chance to work on it. We'll see.
I hope Sue is having a good visit with Bill.
Jocelyne, our granddaughter called last night and we had a wonderful chat. She is 4 months along with baby #2 and so far doing fine. Over all the morning sickness. Working on potty training with Harrison. She loves her job and so does her husband, so guess they are staying in MN for some time.
I to Darlene, Ginny, & Joy. Sharon
Ray just got home from his volunteering at the hospital. He is slotted for Tuesdays. Nothing going on. I'm feeling tired today :( Ray is changing from long pants to shorts. I might be able to sit on the front deck for awhile.
I went to the Chiropractor this morning so now by lower back it just dandy. It was the usual SI joint that had slipped out and easy to put it back. He gave me a couple of exercises to do to see if that will strengthen the muscles in my lower back. I do s0ome stretching exercise at the gym that is to strengthen the lower back too.
Freckles and I have the Children's hour at the Library this afternoon along with 3 more teams. This is always a fun time when the kids read to the dogs.
Marilyn, glad your chiropractor is able to get you such good relief.
Sharon, hope the new adjustment works for you.
I went back to see about Ray's appointment and lost the rest of my post. I hope all goes well tomorrow, Jane.
Mary, you and your girls had lots of fun--and that's a great Mother's Day for all of you.
Marilyn, glad your adjustment went well.
I can't remember what else I said, so please forgive my forgetfulness.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Sue...it's just a wisdom tooth he has to have out. I worry because of how much he bleeds from the slightest cut, skin abrasion, etc.
Lots of thunder and rain....looks like an all day thing...and an hour and half each way drive in t'storms. :(
Hi Buddies. I was up at the crack of dawn with Bill. He showered, pack his truck, ate some breakfast and was out of here by 6:30. He plans to drive all the way home today--will stop at a Crackle Barrel in Nashville for a big lunch and will be home in time for dinner, I think. We had a good time, but I'm tired. He does like to get out and about while he's here.
I've just finished reading a Robert B. Parker mystery and will start something else after lunch. I think I heard my mail lady a bit ago and will check that out before I fix lunch.
I hope you're having nice weather--it is another brilliant sunny day here and not too hot yet. I've been sitting out on my deck in the shade and reading while waiting for towels to dry and put away.
Have a nice day every Buddy.
Sue
I really do have to get some help with housecleaning. Got ahead of me over the winter. Have gotten both the bedrooms done other that waxing down the wall. I can't do that anymore. Will check around next week again.
Still in the 80s here but very windy. Trying to put the house in order but took a break. I just watched the movie. "A Man Called OVE" what a great one. I am still on the library list for the book. It can't beat the movie. I don't care much for Subtitles. )This is Swedish. But after 10 min. you don't even notice. Yes. you do get a few tears every so often. Now back to the sweeper.
Jane. Does you husband take that one pill that lots seem to be on. A blood thinner but cant think of the name. I here of many who have a hard time with bleeding after having teeth pulled. I am sure they have something people take now before going. Not many people still have wisdom teeth at his age. I think i had mine taken out in my 40s. I know 3 but don't think I ever got the bottom left side to come in. Don't they say that one gets smarter after Wisdom teeth gone.
I wonder why they do call them Wisdom Teeth. Google may know.
Jeanne...he takes a "baby" aspirin every day, but he stopped those. He's on a lot of other meds and he bruises very easily and bleeds profusely from any cut. He seemed to get along ok. They got it out quickly and we were on our way home 45 minutes after he checked in!
We're having a lot of storms rambling through quite quickly. It's nice and dry and then kaboom, the dark clouds roll in and the rain comes down. I'm glad we're home and in for the rest of the day.
jane
jane, glad Ray did well. Lots of tornadoes in the plains states. I hope none of them get near you.
Jeanne, it's definitely time to find someone to help with the cleaning - especially the heavy stuff you've talked about doing.
Sue, glad you had such a good visit with Bill. It's always good to get some one-on-one time.
Sharon, I hope your doctor okays the changes the tech suggests.
Ginny Ann, your Ray's volunteering sounds great. Have you thought about doing something like that?
I had my mani/pedi this morning - that always is a good thing. I've felt pretty much yucky the rest of the day. Nothing specific, just blah! When I got my shoes and socks off and in my soft clothes after dinner, I realized my ankles had swollen into balloons. Don't know what that's about. I'll keep my feet up this evening, and they'll probably be back to normal in the morning.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
I have thought of volunteering. Not sure how much help I could be though. I will have to look into it after summer vacation.
It is hot here, summer temps.
Ginny Ann, sometimes - particularly in hospitals - there are volunteer positions that are mostly sitting - like at an information desk, answering the phone, etc.
Good morning, Buddies--although it's almost 11:00! I've showered, dressed, taken a short walk--just a block and a half, and am soon going to fix a light lunch. Bonney and Terri are picking me up about 12:15 to go out to Merilyn's for our Thursday bridge group.
Yesterday I washed guest room sheets, towels Bill used, etc. and some of my laundry. Today, just getting a shower, washing hair, dressing for bridge. I'm not wearing a bra yet because of the incision, but it doesn't matter, because I don't have much in the way of "boom boom" boobs!
Jon is coming up on Monday to take me to New Orleans for Nick's high school graduation. I'll stay down there a couple of days. Tomorrow Tim will take me out to lunch and then to Kroger to pick up a few things.
I'm spending most of my daytime hours sitting out on my deck with a book. I've just started a "Harry Hole" mystery. Do any of you read those?
Have a nice day!
Sue
Sue....it sounds as if you're doing well. I'm glad Jon is coming to get you for Nick's graduation. Those boys sure grew up fast!! I remember when they were little guys coming to visit you in the summertime.
We both slept in this morning...stress of yesterday, I think. It was so hot here...in the mid to upper 80s and that's too much for me, too. After a big storm last night, it's cooled off and is pleasant.
We went to the basement yesterday after we got home from Iowa City. Tornado sirens went off here and local radio said tornado on the ground and moving towards us. It apparently went a bit south of us, and I don't know if there was any damage. Lots of tree limbs down here.
I walked to town in the cool air and am now dressed for lunch as a tea room here in town with some of the knitters. Then I'm meeting a former co-worker at a coffee shop at 2:00 after her local dental appt.
Rain predicted here for Fri and Sat. Farmers will be happy. Corn is peeking through the ground. You can see a "green haze" as you look across the big fields.
jane
Sue, sounds like you're pretty much back on schedule. So glad you'll be able to go to Nick's graduation. I'm with Jane--seems like they were just little tykes! Where is he going to school?
Jane, so glad Ray made it through his extraction okay. Neat that the corn is starting to sprout. Have fun this afternoon.
Ginny, I used to volunteer at our local hospital in IN at the information desk. Didn't have to move around at all, but saw lots of people, many of whom I knew. Try it. It's fun and gets you out.
Marilyn, I saw where your back went out again. Hope the chiro got it back. Have you tried a back brace?
Well, I've had my 2nd nerve stimulator trial on since last Friday and despite multiple adjustments to the program, it just isn't doing the job. I'm so depressed. However, I did get a call from my orthopedist and have a date for my knee arthroscopic surgery on the 26th. I am so sick of doctors and clinics. Wish me luck on the knee at least.f
I took John to the airport this AM, got home at 8:30, then took a 2 hr nap! :D He went up to his sister's and will be back Monday.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sue, glad you're getting to go to the graduation. Like Sharon's question - where is he going to college?
jane, glad you didn't get any storms, even if you did spend time in the basement. :)
Sharon - I'm so sorry the stimulator didn't work. Maybe the problem with your knee is contributing to the back pain (change in gait, etc.), and fixing that will help. Hope springs eternal.
Sharon it is my SI joint that gives me so much trouble. I haven't called the Chiropractor for this one, I thought maybe I could tough it out until Monday. I also have to make an appointment for Freckles to be bathed probably for Monday as well. may I should just call the Chiro and try to get in today.
I called and can't get in until Monday anyway.
Sharon... so disappointing to hear the stimulation isn't working for your pain.
Marilyn...I've never been to a chiro, but I hope he/she can help you.
Yes, my "social" whirl is over....lunch at the Tea Room with 5 other knitters and then on to the Coffee Shop to visit with my former co-worker. Nothing but exciting social activities in this town. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :2funny:
jane
Jane, the boys started coming to stay 2 weeks when they were 3 & 4 (they're only 18 months apart), then a month every summer. Jon and Stacie both work (still) and child care was expensive in New Orleans. I kept them every June and Stacie's mother kept them in July. They started school in early August, so J & S were able to manage that. Now Stacie's mom and step-father have moved to Arkansas and the step-dad is having dementia problems, so the boys are not going there now. Alex is in summer school up here in Birmingham for June, but home in July and August. He'll be a Junior when school starts in the fall. Nick will go to LSU--I don't know what kind of scholarship he has, but some assistance, I'm sure.
Sharon, I'm so sorry the treatments haven't helped, but hope the arthroscopic surgery does. I had a scope of my left knee about 7 or so years ago and it really made a difference--only 2 weeks of rehab with exercises to do at home--and no more pain! Good luck!!!!!
Marilyn, I hope the knee scope goes well. When are you and Keith off for your annual vacation?
Mary, what's going on with your Mr. Squirrel? I'll bet he missed you while you were off having fun with your girls. I'd like to murder the squirrel who comes up on my deck railing to crack nuts and leave a mess! I've been sitting out there more now that I have new wrought iron chairs, table, and a large umbrella, so he's staying away when I'm there. The chipmunks still live under my deck, though!
GinnyAnn, Kris's mom Ard volunteers at our local hospital every Friday. She answers the phone at the visitor's desk and gives directions to those needing it. This is a sit-down job and she enjoys it. I think she's been taking a hiatus since Dave has come home from the hospital. Maybe you could inquire if you might do something similar at your local hospital.
Bridge was fun today. I had some good cards and some bad. This is the group where all except Terri are members of the same church I attend. Terri is a Catholic, so attends Mass and other services at St. Michaels here in Auburn.
My incision is healing pretty well. I can't wear a bra (which I really don't need anyway!), so am wearing some men's undershirts which don't have sleeves--like a muscle shirt--and that doesn't interfere with the bandage I have to wear over the incision. I'm hoping I can stop that soon. The cardiologist's partner who examined me last week said it is healing well, but didn't say when I could stop wearing it. I don't think I'll be wearing a bra for a while yet. So I'm looking like I did when I first sprouted boobs when I was 12!
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue: GEAUX Tigers!
Joy is Baton Rouge, not far from LSU!
Hi Joy, GEAUX Tigers! I guess I'll be cheering for LSU whenever they play except for the Auburn game. How are you doing? I'd love to hear from you here more often--so I hope you're feeling well. I'm doing OK for someone who had a pace maker installed a couple of weeks ago. I've started walking a bit outside in my neighborhood.
I'm waiting for Tim to show up shortly. He's taking me to lunch today and then we'll shop at Kroger.
Have a great day, Buddies. I'll be back later.
Sue
Sue....I remember now when the boys were coming and you were taking them to the Library, etc. and finding things for the little guys to do.
Rain and cold here...40s and 50s after those days earlier that were 85+ Goofy weather!
I just finished an hour online with the guy I bought this laptop from with Team Viewer. His computer shop is no longer here in town. That lets him remotely get into my computer and fix stuff without me having to haul the laptop 50 miles away and leave it. I hope he's gotten that Win10 install thing finally off.
We're staying in and vegging out...not much else to do with the cold rain and wind.
jane
Sue: You may have missed that I have been in a battle of Planter Faciilitis (sp).
It is Better, but NOT GONE, and it is something you DO NOT want.
JOY, in Baton Rouge......
I went for my yearly check up this morning My cholesterol is down, she gave me a pain shot for my back that will last all day (non narcotic) Gave me a perscription for meloxicam and once for Gabapentin to help with the Neuropathy pain in my toes. I only take the Meloxicam if the pain is my back is really bad so this bottle of 30 will probably last me 6 or more moths. My blood work was great I will be getting my yearly mammogram soon.
Sue I am not having any knew problems I thin you meant Sharon.
Well, phooey - just lost my post. Oh, well - hi to everybody.
Just swimming, coffee, and duplicate around here. I never do well with this partner - and we didn't have any of the good hands, either. Oh, well - no points, but at least finished in the middle. I'm going on one of the Terrace trips tomorrow morning - a local train ride. (After all this is the home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo!) John and I had done this when we first moved here and the grands were little - about 25 years ago, so it'll be fun to do again. There's an Iron Man competition (whatever THAT is) here this weekend. Supposed to be nice hot weather tomorrow, but rain all day Sunday.
Happy Weekend, Buddies.
To repeat myself...again this Saturday morning...RAIN, WIND, COLD. It's just in the mid 40s, and a good day to be inside and cozy.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm moving slowly this morning--just don't have much energy yet. So not much accomplished except one load of laundry in and soon to go into the dryer. I'll be looking for something to read after laundry and lunch.
Mary, I think an Iron Man competition is races with obstacles like the Marines do--and here the ROTC men and women do them and I think other students are welcome to join in. Activities like running long distances, scaling high flat board obstacles, crawling through mud, etc. Crazy to me, but evidently worthwhile to participants.
I'm going to put a bunch of collards in a big pot with some bacon and will take some down to my neighbor Brownie when they're finished.
I'm expecting Jon here on Monday and he'll take me to N.O. for Nick's graduation. We'll go down on Tuesday, Graduation is Wednesday evening, and I don't know when they'll bring me home.
I'm sorry about the yucky RAIN, WIND, COLD, Jane. I hope it clears up soon.
Have a nice weekend, Buddies.
Sue
Hi Gals, I was busy most of yesterday and too tired to post later. I went to the pain dr. and the tech tried the 6th program on the nerve stimulator. Wouldn't you know, it seemed to work for the 15 mins until I had to have the thing removed. Now I'm in a quandary about whether to get the implant or not. Do I go ahead based on only 15 mins of relief? I really don't know. Will discuss it with John when he gets home and also when I see the pain dr. in 3 weeks. What a hassle.
A neighbor had driven me to the dr so that we could go to lunch and shopping afterwards. She had told me that if I could borrow a wheel chair, she would be glad to push me through the stores to find what I wanted.Frances loaned me her light weight one. I needed to take back some capris I had ordered on line and then to find new ones. Both were accomplished quickly. We also went to SteinMart and I found a beautiful navy blue and yellow blouse and navy pants. Had a lovely lunch at Jason's Deli also. Great afternoon. That was the first time in about a year and a half that I had been clothes shopping in a store!!! This from a shopaholic!
Then I had to go visit Frances and get dinner, so no computer time.
Mary, the train trip sounds like fun. I took a train from Indy to Denver when I was in college, but that's the only train ride in the US I've been on. Several in Europe, however. Ranking in the middle of your duplicate group is not bad in my opinion, especially if your partner isn't very good.
I am resting a bit and then I have to put in a load of laundry and make meat loaves. I got the meat a couple days ago, so need to get them made and in the freezer.
Marilyn, I'm glad you saw your dr. I hope the pain meds help. Wonderful that your #'s are good. My mamm isn't till August, I think.
Joy, I'm so sorry you have the fasciitis (sp) in your foot still. I've heard that it is very painful.
Jane, it is HOT, HUMID, and maybe Rain today! Very summerlike for May. John said it was 47 last night in Belvidere. Hope you have a good book or two!
Sue, LSU won't be close to you to visit Nick, but it's a good school. I know you will enjoy going to NO for his graduation. I think the Iron Men includes long-distance swimming, biking, running as well as maybe obstacles.
Hi Darlene, Ginny, and ??? Sharon
Joy....I hope you get relief soon. I had a sudden attack of that the weekend the MN guys and gals were here....and I don't know how people walk with it. I went up to the Saturday clinic and she touched a part of my foot near the arch and I about went through the roof. She told me how to stretch it and to use the frozen water ball on the floor and roll my foot over it...and tylenol for the pain and swelling. That worked for me, but I get a twinge of it every so often.
My sister had it bad...and ended up with two cortisone shots that finally helped her.
jane
The Ironman comes in various "strengths" of contests (re length, etc.). It's pretty much a triathlon - swimming, cycling, and running. There are going to be four different Ironman contests here this year - the organizers love Chattanooga. And it's quite a challenge - with our mountains for difficulty in the cycling and running - and a flowing river for the swimming. It turns out I know one of the major competitors in one of the older divisions. I just found out my friend Vicki's son, who is in his mid40s (I think), is not only competing, but has been picked to be on the US team in a Switzerland competition later this year.
The train ride was fine this morning. Not very long - just a few miles, and not particularly scenic - mostly through a wooded area, but an old historic track with bridges and a tunnel. We were home in time for a late lunch. It was a good outing. Except something popped in my new knee as I was getting off our bus, and it has been really sore since then. I don't think anything is really wrong with it, but I'll probably stay in for the rest of the day and baby it.
Hi everyone..been lazy about posting...Ginny think u would do awesome job volunteer at hospital.....I would do that..but no opportunities here...Marlyin..glad ur cholosterol down..are u on a statin for it ? I'm not taking anything for mine due to side effects...Sue and Sharon hope you are doing better..Jane I would love the cooler weather..we are having storms today in Texas..there's going to be a new grief counseling class at my church...wonder if I should sign up for it..my husband been gone 4 years now...sure miss him...so I guess a person always does...Happy weekend to all Darlene
Darlene I take the lowest does of Pravastatin and have for a long time with no side effects. I had side effects with the others I had taken. However I think all my walking and exercise is a big factor in the lower numbers, it is only down to 184 from 186 a year ago. i walk at least 15,000 steps per day that come out to around 8+ miles. I walk the dog3=4 times a day.
It is getting warmer here on the coast so I have been wearing only a short sleeved t-shirt outside today. I took Freckles to the dog park this morning she had a blast with the other Furry friend dogs. I have some pjhotos in my phone that I need to post someplace that I can grab them with my computer to sent them off to the other owners of the dogs in the photos.
I took the Amtrak to California 4 years ago to visit one of my sons I think I would like to take a train tour across the states someday if they still do them..
What a crazy last 4 days. I was doing really good getting closets all cleaned out and gathering things I just wanted to get rid of. So 2 weeks ago in my nauborhood it was decided there would be a big yards sales. Sounded perfect for me. had 14 pr shoes never worn . dozens of T. shirts and tops. other clothing and few Electric things never use. Such a pile. Got all washed ironed ready to just put out on Patio from 8am to 4pm Today Sat. So tired from doing all that but happy. What happen. Friday Night Such a storm came .45 mile winds. Stayed storming until 1:30pm today Saturday . Had tables set up outside. Sale just could not be done. Stuck with all the stuff ready to go. So I just decided not coming back in the house. I put everything in my car and drove over at 4pm to a Charity shop a couple mile away. That sell to people for good price and part of their sales go to organizations they say. They were glad to have it all . Now got the place all cleared out again. Came on and took a short nap. Never again to try the Yard Sale way to go.
Looking out and looks like big storms coming again. Crazy weather
Only other thing I did was run the sweeper and sucked the charger cord from my IPad that was left in the floor outlet. Took over a hour to get that all unwrapped.
Also it got down to Friday morning to 42 deg. Furnace would not come one so had to call the company who came out and had to put a new Thermostat on. Never know if summer will come.
So that is my fun for the week. Going to not do another thing for the next 2 days.
Good morning, Buddies. I slept in this morning and skipped church. So far I've done very little except read the Sunday paper. I've just showered, shampooed, and re-dressed my wound. I think another few days I can probably stop doing that. No oozing or any redness, just a big lump where the pace maker was put in.
Jon is coming up tomorrow to take me to New Orleans. We'll drive down on Tuesday and I'm not sure yet when I'll be coming back. I'm going to call Stacie for details later today.
I'm planning more reading on my deck after lunch. I finished rereading a Susan Elizabeth Phillips paper back last night. Tim returned my library books on Friday as I'd finished reading them and we didn't know when I'd return from New Orleans. The graduation ceremony is on Wednesday evening at the school.
Have a nice day, Buddies. I'll probably be back here tomorrow sometime.
Sue
Sue...Enjoy reading on your deck. I love SEP's books, too.
It's not "be out on the deck" weather here again today. 47, drizzle and a very gusty wind. I dug out my winter parka and a hat before heading out to fill my car with gas and stop at WalMart for groceries. They were very busy in the grocery part. I suspect others, like us, didn't venture out Friday or Saturday in the miserable and constant wind and rain.
I have to take a dessert to the church tomorrow for a funeral diner, so I got some cookie mix and those are cooling now.
Today I'd hoped to walk...but not in this cold, wet, windy day. Inside to watch Stanley Cup Playoffs...and catch the rerun of Meet the Press.
Stay safe, Buddies!
jane
We are having a cold day also. Only one window opened and now going to close it.
Got a good beef stew going and so will do like you Sue. Just get to a book, eat and relax for the day.
Have a good trip down to NO. That should not take long for you. I need to think of taking the train down again. It is a overnight run for me.
Hi Gals, we've had beautiful, but hot, weather here for the past week, however it is forecast to rain this afternoon and tomorrow. That means I'll have to drive to the airport in the rain. Grumble, grumble. I feel for all of you who are still having winter weather.
Sue, sounds like you have things planned for your trip. Hope it goes well. I know you'll enjoy being with the boys especially.
I overslept this morning, but by rushing, still made it to SS & church. Found out our dear pew mates are moving to Orangeburg to a Methodist retirement center. So hate to see them go, but know that it is best for them. I think they are about 90. I stopped at the grocery on the way home to get some fresh fruit for John when he gets home + a few other things I needed. When I got home, my neighbor, Donna, called and said her husband might have had a TIA and she was taking him to the emergency room and would I take their dog for the afternoon. So Bunny has a playmate, although she is ignoring him. Babe, the other dog is having fun with her toys and exploring though. They are about the same size although he is black and she is whitish. Most dogs I wouldn't keep, but Babe is a sweet,quiet dog.
Jeanne, it's too bad the yard sale was rained out, but at least you got rid of everything. I bet the charity was thrilled.
I made 5 meat loaves yesterday and did a load of laundry. Need to go put the towels in now. Otherwise, relaxing today. Sharon
Ray and I both love the meatloaves I make up. I've learned that most meatloaves vary from person to person. We went out to dinner and then back to our friends home. It was a fun and relaxing evening.
They will be heading to Canada soon.
Nothing on the calendar for today. I'm trying to get used to my new glasses. Not used to that, but...
Feeling like I'm having a fibro day :'(
Sue, glad you're getting to go to the graduation. I know you'll enjoy being a part of the celebration.
Darlene, if you think it might be beneficial, certainly give the grief support group a try. If you don't like it, you haven't lost anything.
Sharon, I hope you don't have to drive in the rain - never fun.
Sue, you've asked about my squirrel. I think the only ones coming up now are this year's babies. One comes early in the morning and again in the later afternoon. When he gets up on the deck railing, if I yell at him, he stops and looks at me. Then if I say "get out of here", he jumps off into the nearby crepe myrtle, and watches for a while more. If I get up and open the door, he runs off up the sidewalk. It's gotten pretty funny - almost like I have him trained. :2funny:
Sorry you're having a fibro day, Ginny Ann - guess you're getting the same weather as jane and Jeanne. And you're right, meat loaf is like stew or soup - each one is unique to the cook.
Sorry that jane and Jeanne are having such cold, yucky weather. We had an inch of rain overnight - with plenty of thunder. I do love a good thunderstorm. I haven't left my apartment so far today. My knee is still bothering me, and I want to baby it as much as possible. I haven't decided about going to supper yet (don't want either of my menu choices in any case). I might get them to send me down a chef salad. I don't know yet when I'll do about swimming in the morning.
Ginny, so glad you are going to Canada. I know you have friends there and have enjoyed it a lot in the past.
Mary, I'm so sorry your new knee is causing you trouble. I hope it is for a brief time. The train trip sounded pleasant anyway.
I took the dogs out while ago and now it's starting to rain. Just realized it's supper time for them. Bunny only plays with her plush balls but has a whole stack of toys. Babe has had fun pulling them out and squeaking them and trying them all out. Well, better go feed them. Sharon
The stew was good. Got 2 containers in the freezer now. My make a meatloaf tomorrow if weather still cool. Can put a loaf of bread in the oven at the same time If I put it to raise overnight.
I have tile still in the small bedroom that I don't use much and keep tossing things in there. Went to Menards today and picked up a 6ft x8ft. rug thinking I will just clean out the room and get it neat. Took a look at the room and never figured how to move the heavy twin bed and couple other things in order to put it down. Going to have to try and find someone needing a days work and get things put in order once and for all. Amazing how things can pile up.
Well today my back is still giving me fits. On friday the dr. gave me a shot of Torodal () (lprophen on steroids) said it would last about 6 hours, it lasted for two days. the pain isn't as bad as it has been but I have a chiro appointment tomorrow morning.
I will take freckles to the groomer on my way to the gym tomorrow morning and pick her up in the afternoon.
Marilyn...sorry the back isn't better after your chiro visits.
Another cold, wet, and gloomy Monday. Laundry is half way finishing up, and I'm not going to do much else than maybe read and knit. It's too cold and wet to do the windows, so that's a good excuse to avoid that chore!
Jane
Marilyn, I'm sorry about your back. I hope you feel better soon.
Jane, it's drizzly and dreary here, too. Not my favorite kind of day.
I've almost finished packing for my trip to New Orleans tomorrow. Jon should get up here this afternoon late. We'll leave here early tomorrow morning. The graduation is on Wednesday night and Jon will bring me home on Thursday as Alex will finish his exams at Birmingham Southern. He'll go up there, pick him up and they'll spend Thursday night here and go back to N.O. Friday a.m.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
It is a grey day here in NE Ohio. I am in a lounger gown that is wonderfully colorful. :thumbup: I have a load of Ray's 'darks' in the washer. Otherwise nothing else is going on.
Sue have a fun trip.
Well good morning everyone, I took Freckles to the groomer on the way to the gym. I told them not to use the dryer on her because she totally freaks our and atything that sounds like the vacuum or hair dryer. I also went to the Chiropractor and am all set for the time being. I have been doing laundry, one load folded and put away, one in the fryer, one is the washer and tweo more to go. Well one of them is my jeans that I don't wash with anything else or use any detergent on I use vinegar to wash them to keep the color. I also have a loaf of bread going in the machine that I will take out and fin ish in the oven. I don't like the hole the bpaddle leaves in the bottom of the loaf so I don't cook it in the machine.
Sue enjoy your trip to NO. I wish I could visit NO one day, maybe I can.
Ginny it is so good to see you posting again. We missed you.
I thought I posted this morning but guess I didn't. I did get to the airport without any rain but had to wait an hour because the plane was delayed in Chicago. Par for the course I guess.
I'm having one of the meat loaves for dinner tonight. Yum. I hadn't made any for a long time.
I took a pain pill a few minutes ago as I was really hurting. I did a load of towels yesterday and put in a load of undies after I got all John's dirty clothes. I'll do a good load tomorrow.
Our neighbor did not have a stroke but has some neurological problems they are going to check out. So glad it wasn't a stroke. They didn't get home till 9 PM. The ER was a zoo and someone died and Bill who is a counselor & pastor spent much of their waiting time trying to help the bereaved who were naturally so upset. The dogs were good together. Babe had a lot of fun bringing all Bunny's toys into the living room to me to throw for him. Bunny only plays with her plush balls for the most part.
John's trip was somewhat successful, but he will probably have to go up there again in a month or so.
He also has a tournament next week. I sure hope I can get along okay by myself after the surgery on Friday. I think I can. It's not like a replacement.
Sue, enjoy the graduation and both boys.
Marilyn, I hope you're feeling better now.
Mary, how is your knee?
Ginny, I hate dreary days too.
Jane, I'm waiting for a cloudy day to have Sandra wash my windows.
It looks like it is getting ready to start storming and I need to go to Frances'. Bummer.
Sharon
I don't think I wrote yesterday - oops. Anyhow, it's been like that around here. Cooler and mostly cloudy with some rain showers. My knee is still very painful. I've been icing it, using my knee brace, and carrying a cane. And I'm not a happy camper. I called the orthopedist and I have an appointment Thursday morning. I skipped swimming yesterday and just stayed in. Today, I had some errands to run - including a trip to Walmart. Of course, I ride in a cart, so that's not too bad.
My swimmer friend, Joyce, had a car accident yesterday - she hit a mailbox and a tree, and sustained a head injury. She has had some TIAs, so something like that may have 'caused' the accident. She was taken to the nearest hospital, then transferred downtown when the head injury was determined. Today, she's being admitted with a 'brain bleed'. Needless to say, we're all concerned about her.
I hope the Midwest spring has warmed up a little bit for you gals up there - and that it's not raining too much for Sharon and Sue. Take care of your back, Marilyn. What did you decide to do about the grief counselling thing, Darlene?
I'm home from the dreaded semi annual dentist visit and $224.00 lighter in the wallet. Everything is fine..."see you in 6 months"...but the Xrays and cleaning and fluride along the gum line take time, but it's over for 6 months!! :smitten:
The sun is trying to come out, but not doing a very good job of it!
I need to swiffer the kitchen floor and then call it a day. It's Tuesday, so we're headed out to one of the golf clubs for Taco Tuesday tonight.
jane
MaryZ..am going to go to the grief counseling...have been asked t be a leader...go to training..etc...not starting until August..so have time to consider that option...Hi to every friend...CC
Darlene, I hope it all works well for you. :thumbup:
Mary, I'll be anxious to hear what the ortho tells you tomorrow. So sorry your knee hasn't gotten better. Also sorry to hear about your friend's accident. That is scary. Sounds like she shouldn't be driving any more.
Jane, hurray for a good dental checkup and 6 months to the next one. I really don't mind mine except for the hit to the wallet. Hope you enjoyed Taco night. Sounds good.
Darlene, the grief counseling sounds like a good outlet for you. I hope it helps you as well as the others.
Marilyn, hope your back is better now.
I have a load of laundry in and have filled the hummer feeders and one other feeder. I threw out all my mealy worms. Apparently, they had gone bad and the birds weren't touching them. I need to replace one of my feeders too. I don't know why they make them so flimsy. The plastic is cracking on mine. It'll last till I get to Lowes for another one, but still aggravated.
I didn't get much done yesterday. Stripped the beds and washed the sheets, folded clothes, made some hummer food, sent in my church article to the newspapers and that was about it.
Tomorrow, I have to go to the Ortho office for instruction on how to use a compression ice pack after surgery. Sounds different from what I had before, but guess that's to be expected in 13 yrs. My surgery is at 4PM on Friday, but have to be there at 2:00. I can eat breakfast at 6AM, clear liquids till 8:00 then nothing till after surgery. One of our SS friends is bringing a complete dinner at 10:00 on Friday to be heated up when we want it. Nice not to have to worry about it.
Hi to all. Sharon
I went to coffee this morning (in the rain) to get to visit with my swim buddies. Like Sharon, we think they'll probably tell my friend that she is not to drive anymore. Good news is that she has been moved to a regular room.
Sharon, we do have fun with our birds. My bluebirds returned, so I've start putting mealy worms back out. They're voracious, and empty the small feeder twice a day. Many of the families of various birds have fledged, and the babies are out and fumbling around. The bluebirds have three babies - almost as big as the parents. They come and sit around the feeder, waiting for a parent to pick up a morsel and put it in that gaping mouth - first one baby, then another. A family of finches are hitting the other feeders. One parent will be out with three babies following them from one perch to another, screeching to be fed. It's quite a show.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies !
Today is Keith's birthday. I won a gift certificate for a local steak house so we will be going there for dinner tonight. At the gym I go to we have some little game each month and win prize, this month's is Bingo. I've won this certificate and also one to the Health food store that I;'ve already used.
All is well here, We are very blessed. Keith will be seeing the Urologist on the 6th. I have my Mammo on the 1st, Then Keith goes up to the Oregon Health and Science University Casey eye Institute for his eyes. The DMV has already asked him to turn in his drivers license until he can pass the eye and drivers test again. 9If he can) He has no peripheral vision and a cyst on something behind his eye. Optic nerve or retina we don't know), he will be seeing a Retina Specialist.
Happy Birthday, Keith! Marilyn, glad you have the coupon to take him to dinner. :thumbup: I hope all goes well with your doctor appointments.
Marilyn...hope you and K had a nice dinner at the steak house for his b'day.
Beautiful day here...sunny and warm and lovely! We had to go to a neighboring town's hospital this am for Ray's blood draw. We're not sure why we couldn't do it locally, as we always have. We had a heck of a time finding the right door to go in and finally I found a custodian who gave me the directions I needed.
We came back to town, stopped for breakfast and then home. We've been cleaning out our cars...floor mats were a mess after all the wet weather, so that's cleaned up now.
Laundry is in and Ray's making meat loaves this afternoon. Tomorrow we're off to Iowa City again...for Ray's eyes this time.
It's to be a wet weekend here, but the campers are all rolling north this morning through town...to big state park just 10 miles or so north of us. It's a lovely place to camp, I'm told. [My idea of camping is a nice Hampton or Hilton Inn. :2funny:]
jane
I'm with you on the camping, jane. We had a trailer camper, but my requirement was "indoor plumbing" and a chair to sit in for reading at night. Sitting around a campfire is not my idea of fun. John said we didn't "camp", we traveled dragging "Mary's other house" behind the truck. ;D
Well, the knee replacement is fine - but my kneecap is cracked. And, he says the "good" knee is really unstable now. He wants me to continue wearing the knee brace, but he wants me back on the walker until he sees me in 3 weeks. He might inject the knee then.
Oh Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about your knees. Did he do anything for the pain other than the brace today? Yes, the birds are so much fun to watch. Especially nice for those of us who aren't too mobile.
Happy Birthday, Keith. :thumbup: on the gift certificate. I do hope they can help his eyes, etc.
Jane, you really have to do a lot of driving for all of the dr's appts, don't you. I hope Ray's eye appt goes well. I'm with you on the camping too. I've never even done RV camping. I have a niece whose husband is nuts about fly fishing, so they bought an RV and go out west for 4-6 months every summer. They even put in solar panels so they can go out in the wilderness. I think Natalie gets kind of tired of it, but he loves it.
I went to the ortho for a 5 min. lesson on the ice compression thingy, they filled up with gas, went and got my toenails cut and painted and then did the grocery shopping. Just finished lunch and don't plan to do much else today other than a shower and wash my hair since I don't know when I will be able to again. I report in at 2:15.
Nothing else happening here. Sharon
Happy BD to your hubby Marlyin....Mary sorry about your knees....hope ur pain gets controlled...I stepped out of my comfort zone today..and colored my hair..instead of the low lites...when I get tired of this...will cut it short and go with the grey......have a great weekend everyone..Darlene
Sharon, I'm just taking extra-strength acetaminophen and an occasional hydrocodone for the pain. Seems to be doing okay for now.
Have fun with your new hair color, Darlene. Several of my swim group have let their hair go gray or white and it just looks great on them. Just be you, whatever color it is. ;D
Back to Iowa City today (140 or so miles roundtrip) for Ray's cornea check.
Yesterday I saw in the magazine part of our daily CR morning paper that there's a Chihuly exhibit in CR! I've hoped to be able to get to one...and now I can. We may go down tomorrow or Sunday afternoon to see the 70 or so pieces at the Czech-Slovac Museum. Yeah!!
Jane
Lucky you, jane! Chihuly is always fantastic.
Eye doctor this morning - all unchanged on that front. At least something is under control. :thumbup:
Not much new so just cheking in this morning. We will probably go out for then usual Mexican food for dinner.
I had a good, but very tiring quick trip to New Orleans for Nick's graduation. Jon drove me down on Tuesday, went to graduation on Wednesday, and out to dinner with Jon, Stacie, Nick, and Stacie's parents. Got up early on Thursday, Jon drove me back to Alabama and up to Birmingham to pick Alex up from college and then down here to my house. They brought Alex's dorm fridge, TV, and winter clothing and left it in my utility room. They'll pick that all up when he goes back for his Junior year. It's hard to believe he'll already be a college Junior!
My friend (and our College pastor) Rachel took me to lunch today at my favorite, The Amsterdam Café. We had a tasty lunch, lots of girl talk, and she took me to the library afterwards and let me browse while she donated a lot of books for the library volunteers annual book sale as she is having to retire from her pastor's job (special pastor to our college students) because of her health--lots of seizures, and nerve damage from those. She's going home to Birmingham, will live with her parents--also pastors and work at UAB in a counseling job. She's sold her home here and the Session has voted to pay her salary through next year at this time. I'm so sorry she has to leave the ministry, but know this is best for her.
I've been resting and reading the rest of the day--and am watching a John Wayne/Maureen O'Hara movie. I don't have any plans for the weekend except going to church and to the farewell reception for Rachel afterwards.
It's good to be home!
Sue
What a whirlwind trip, Sue - glad it was a good one. I know it's tough for your friend, and for you with having her move away.
Marilyn, enjoy your Mexican dinner.
Have a wonder Memorial Day weekend, Buddies!
Quiet weekend here. We've decided to wait on the Chihuly until a non-holiday time so I can enjoy slowly. Lots of traffic as there are graduation parties galore and, of course, the campers headed to the State Park north of us. I'm satisfied to be right here at home with my back porch and peace and quiet.
Ray's gone off to the groceries...looking for ribs for Monday and chicken breasts so I can make some more chicken salad for lunch time.
Have a good weekend, Buddies!
jane
Sue, that does sound like a tiring quick trip, but I know you enjoyed being there. Sorry about your pastor and friend.
Jane, probably a good decision to avoid the crowds this weekend. Sounds like you will be eating well though.
Marilyn, enjoy your Mexican dinner.
I had my knee surgery yesterday and am still in a lot of pain. Having to use crutches and help from John to get up and down. I'm going to try to borrow a walker from a neighbor, as I think that will be easier to get up and down out of chairs. I didn't sleep very well last night, so have been dozing in my chair this morning. The Dr said it was bone on bone and probably would have to have a replacement in the future. Yea! John has moved my recliner into the living room so I can watch TV and also so it's not so difficult to get up off the couch. He's being a good nurse.
All for now. Sharon
Jane..what's your recipe for chicken salad? Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend...it's a quite stay at home for mr....Darlene
Sharon..didn't see ur post...hope you get pain relief and help getting up and Dow. Prayers for fast recovery Darlene
My neighbor brought over her walker, so happy about that. It turned out the pain med RX was for Vicodin generic and I'm allergic to it. It's written on all the paper work. Don't know why they did that. I called the after hours Dr and am waiting for a call back. I have hydrocodone, but it isn't too helpful as it is old.
Thanks, Darlene.
Sharon
Sharon.....so glad you're home. I hope the on-call doc calls you back soon. They shouldn't have made that mistake. Good thinking on the walker!
Darlene....very simple...I am NOT a fancy cook! ;). I boil a chicken breast ...or more, depending on how much I need, until it flakes wih a fork. In the meantime, I cut a celery stalk in small slices, chop up walnuts into small pieces, wash and cut green seedless grapes into quarters, and cut up a half or whole red delicious apple in small pieces. I shred the chicken and add to the celery, grapes, walnuts, and apple. I then mix Light Mayo with a bit of dijon mustard and a bit of sugar if too tart...personal taste. Leave out the mustard if you don't like that taste.
I mix it all together and refrigerate.
Ray and I worked outside for a couple hours...with breaks, of course.
I looks as if it's going to rain again, but it was a nice day...temp perfect for me...low 70s.
Jane
Phooey - the message I just finished just vanished. I bumped something on the laptop, and it went poof!
Re chicken salad - it's like meat loaf or stew - no two makings are ever the same - but usually always good. Anyhow, when I did something like that, I used a rotisserie chicken from the grocery. No cooking involved. I loved getting those chickens - would usually get at least 3 meals out of one, then boil the bones and skin to make chicken broth for the freezer. I'd really get my money's worth out of one.
Sharon, I'm sorry you're still having so much pain, with no appropriate meds. The getting up and down is always the hardest part with knees. I try never to sit on a couch - they're always low and soft, making getting up really painful. And you could just use an extra cushion, too. Bathrooms are touch, too, if there's not what they're now calling a "comfort height" toilet. I made sure my apartment had them before I signed my lease. But I hope you're better soon.
I'm at Margaret's now. We're going to spend most of tomorrow in Nashville, having lunch with Jean, and visiting with friends. She'll take me back home on Monday.
Mary....enjoy your weekend get away!!
It's a beautiful day here...sunny and warm. I need to get out and walk before it gets too warm or the rains come in again. Yesterday was that way...nice and then storms appeared about 5:30...and we got buckets of rain.
Have a peaceful and safe weekend, Buddies!
jane
Hi Gals, much better news today. I didn't really need the new RX anyway. I took more of the old + my tramadol and was fine. Oh, ice pack too. I slept well last night, was able to walk unaided this morning. Still can't get up and down out of chairs very easily, so keeping the walker at hand. I was allowed to take the bandages off today and shower and boy, did that feel good. Just have bandaids over the openings. Amazing how they can do so much through such little holes. Just a couple stitches in each. I have PT Tues and Thur. That should be fun! But I can drive myself. It's close.
Mary, sounds like you're having a nice weekend with the girls. I do have a comfort height commode, but the walker slides right in on the sides to help me lever myself up.
Jane, your chicken salad sounds good. I don't usually put apples in, but the rest is what I do. Enjoy the good weather.
Hi to all. Sharon
Hi everyone not much is new here for us today. I have taken Freckles for a couple of walks and will be taking her for another very soon.
We went to church this morning as usual on Sunday morning. I sand on the m ike up front with the others on the last song. the pastor joined in too on his guitar.
The sun is shining and the temp is 56°
Hi Every Buddy. Kris's Dad, Dave, died yesterday. I haven't talked to Tim today so don't know when they'll have a funeral. I think it will depend on when the family up in Ohio and also Alaska can get down here. Tim will let me know when he finds out about it and he'll come and pick me up for the service.
I did go to SS and church this morning. Olyne picked me up and brought me home. After the service we had a reception with cake and punch out on the lawn for Rachel. I met her parents and her beloved nephew--her niece was at the beach with girl friends. I'm really going to miss her. I chaperoned a lot of her Student's work groups, especially during Katrina clean up, and she was new as I was, too, so we became pretty close.
I've put my trash out for tomorrow's pick up, but it'll probably be out there until Tuesday. After I got it all down to the curb, I remembered that Memorial Day is one of the Mondays where our trash is picked up the next day.
I hope you have a nice holiday with good weather. It looks like we might have some heavy rain later tomorrow evening. I won't mind because we need it!
Sue
Sharon, glad you're "over the hump" pain-wise. It is so much easier with those little incisions.
Marilyn, I know your contributions to the services are greatly appreciated.
Sue, sorry to hear about Kris's father, but you've said it was just a matter of time. It's good he's at rest now.
We've had a long, good day today. We had lunch with Jean and two of her friends, then spent some time with my friend, Flo Jean. Beth's birthday party was a rousing success. There were probably 40-50 people there - all relatives and friends. Mostly we knew her children, spouses, and children (all grown). She was surprised, and I think, very pleased. We left fairly early, but still didn't get back to Margaret's until about 10:30. So it was a long day, but a good one.
I'm still having trouble getting up and down from chairs, toilet, etc. I also am having a lot of trouble staying awake. Otherwise progressing.
Sue, so sorry to hear of Kris' dad's death, but it sounded like it was time. Still not easy for the family.
Mary, sounds like you had a great day yesterday. Fun to surprise a friend on her birthday.
Marilyn, I'm sure the church really appreciates your solos. And Freckles appreciates her walks!
My cleaning girl is here. John is playing bridge. So all is normal here. Sharon
Back from my first PT. Have ice on it now. I just hate the thought that I'm going to have to have a full knee replacement, maybe 2 this year. This is bad enough and as Mary knows replacement is a whole lot worse. Okay, I just had to whine a little. Hopefully, it will be better tomorrow. Sharon
Mary, thanks for you sympathy--and you are right--it was time. The funeral is tomorrow morning and Tim will pick me up at 9:00 as I will be sitting with the family. He and Ard have adopted several shelter dogs and they requested in lieu of flowers that people either donate to the Hospice Facility where he died or to the Humane Society in Phoenix City where they adopted dogs, so I opted for that.
Sharon, have you or John looked at a place which rents equipment for the handicapped? Tim bought me an elevated chair which sits over the toilet in my bathroom off my bedroom as well as a stable chair for my shower so that I can sit while showering. They really help me feel secure.
It's been cloudy here today and not so hot, so I've had 2 trips outside and down the driveway to pick off the many brown dwarf gardenias on the large bush next to my driveway. I'm still not finished, but can only work at it a little bit at a time. They are gorgeous this year. My large blooming gardenia in the back yard only has one gardenia on it. It doesn't get as much sun as the front bush.
Sharon, you were posting while I wrote this one. I'm sorry about the prospect of having 2 full knee replacements. I do hope tomorrow is better. (Big HUGS!)
I hope all are well and have had a good day.
Sue
Sharon, the PT is just hard - and SO important. I always loved it when they brought the ice pack at the end of the session. You'll probably when (and if) you have to have the replacement. I really was doing pretty well until this kneecap thing last week. Half the time I'd forget about it completely. I'm still glad I went to the rehab facility after the surgery, though - it was a good decision for me. Especially with both physical therapy AND occupational therapy (getting dressed, bathing, etc.) every day.
Sue, it sounds like Tim has gotten you all that great equipment.
We had a great weekend. Margaret brought me home yesterday and then spent about an hour working on various stuff on the deck. She had gotten me some plants (Boston ferns and geraniums and hibiscus) and moved some of the hanging stuff. Anyhow, it's looking really good. I hope I can keep them alive.
I drove by my old house this morning - first time since way last year. To my surprise, it's on the market again. I'm surprised the folks are leaving after such a short time.
Sleep well, Buddies!
Nighty night Mary Slkeep tight don't let the bed bugs bite.
Not much new here, Plumber coming tomorrow to work on those two plugged ujp sinks. I think it really is only the one but they are both connected bathrooms back to back. I am so glad to get it done after all theses month they hve been out of commission. Keith couldn't seem to figure out how he did it the last time he did, before the plumbers last trip her a couple of years ago. His memory just isn't what it use to be.
I slept pretty good, Marilyn - and not a single bed bug. ;D I hope Keith appreciates having you around to keep things running. :thumbup:
A lovely day here. I just came in from having some deck-sitting time. Enjoy the day, Buddies!
The PT yesterday really stirred up the pain in my leg. Couldn't sleep got up and iced it and finally went to bet at 5 AM. I don't remember if I told you about the mess up with my pain RX or not. I am allergic to Vicodin and they prescribed me Vicodin in spite of the fact that it was on every sheet of paper they had. Fortunately, my pharmacist caught it. I was doing okay without it until I started the PT and now, I need it desperately, so they are going to write one and then have John drive all the way up to pick it up after he gets home and then have it filled for me. What a mess. I have Tramadol but that isn't strong enough for surgical pain. The PT told me not to do exercises today and just rest it, so that's a relief. Just venting again. Sharon
Vent all you need, Sharon!! Pain is pain and without meds, it's unbearable.
Sue...I'm glad Tim's coming to get you for Dave's funeral.
Mary...enjoy your deck.
Marilyn...hope you've got your bathrooms back and working.
Darlene...hope all is well with you.
jane
Jame everything is working again.
Marilyn...Good news after these many weeks!!
Beautiful day here and we need to do some outside work...fertilizing plants, transplanting a clymatis, etc. Nothing too strenuous, to be sure!
Happy June the Oneth!!
jane
Hi Gals, a little better today. I got the meds by 6 PM so had 2 doses by bedtime ( I go to bed late). Slept well. Was still hurting a lot this AM but went to PT. She did some different things including massage and an electrical stimulator to try to reduce the swelling. I am now back home with ice on it and eating lunch.
Marilyn, glad you got the plumbing problems cleared up.
John took Bunny to the vet for yet another urine test. She still has bacteria, so will have to have an xray of her bladder on Friday. Does it ever end? She was so upset this morning when JOhn took her in and then when I left that John actually took her for a walk. Probably a first. She still is sulking though.
Jane, I hope you don't have to work too hard on the lawn. I love clematis too. We have 3 plants cliimbing on our trellis by our patio as well as Carolina jessamine. The latter only blooms early spring and the clematis all summer. Our lawn needs mowing, but not sure when they will be doing our pod. It has rained so much, it has really grown & is supposed to rain again Sat & Sun.
Hi Darlene, Mary, Ginny, Joy, Sue. HOpe you have good days. Sharon
No, Sharon, we don't do "hard work" outdoors anymore. We have it mowed every week by a local guy's lawn service and we have the actual landscaping and putting down the mulch yearly done by a mother-son landscape company. We just do the watering and I try to do some minimal weeding. We used to do it all, but no more.
I watered with Miracle Gro this morning and then went to the Court House to get our license tags and then to the bank across the street to cash in 2 EE bonds that have reached their 30 yr maturity and on to the Grocery Store. Now, it's rest and catch up on my household bookkeeping.
jane
Well I wonder what the third thing will be to go wrong. Today it is the garage door. The whole unit that raises and lowers the door has to be replaced because it is so old they won't work on it. It has no safety latches on either side of the door and that is mandatory these days. So the new unit will have a battery back up incase the power goes off and also will work on WiFi. I just hope there is also a remote control to open the door. My friend who is taking care of our cats will need to come in through the garage so the two younger cats don't escape when she opens the front door. if she come in through the garage and closes that door and they get out they will only be in the garage. We do not allow those two cats to go outside.
Well it is not time to take freckles over to the hospital to meet with the other teams who will be visiting the patients with us. Then after that I have to go for the yearly smashing.
Marilyn...surely it will have remotes...usually several...since some cars need those to be programmed to open on the garage down opener on cars.
jane
Hi Buddies. This morning Tim came over at 7:30 to take me to my final appointment with the neurologist. She said I'm doing fine and that it's OK for me to start back on Ceterizine which I take in the pollen season for my allergy. She said it won't interfere with my other meds--and that makes me really happy as my nose has been running like a sieve. Since I took it so early in the morning, I'll take one at bedtime and will in the future take them at night. Afterwards he took me to Kroger where I shopped for next week's groceries.
Bonney and Terri picked me up for bridge this afternoon. We played at Ethel's house. She had coconut cake for dessert. I had pretty good cards and was third with over 2000 points. Olyne was top with 2200+ and Terri with 2100+. Third doesn't win any money, but it was fun to get good cards and a high score.
It started sprinkling when we were getting in cars to come home--and now it's settling down to a nice heavy rain. I hope it rains all night!
Sharon, I'm glad you're feeling a bit better and hope the healing and new meds help. Take it easy and let John pamper you. Keep us posted.
Jane and Marilyn, glad to see your posts today. Marilyn, I hope the garage door fix happens soon.
Does anyone hear from MaryPage? I miss her--and you, too, GinnyAnn.
Sue
Hi Gals, I had PT yesterday. It was a little better. I need to go in and do the home exercises soon. I really feel miserable! It's so hard to get up and I can't be on my feet any length of time. It's not hurting like it was except when I try to get up from a chair, but it is just not comfortable any of the time. On top of that my floor lamp broke last night, so John is going to try to find one on his way home from bridge. However, that means I have to take Bunny to the vet for her bladder xray. I guess I'm just having a be sorry for me day!
Marilyn, sorry to hear about the garage door. Those can be expensive. Hope you can get it quickly.
Jane, it sounds like you and Ray do about the same as us--let others do it! The landscapers mowed our lawn today. I was so glad. It was so tall.
Sue, nice to have good cards. Glad you got your groceries too.
Mary, I wish you would take a picture of your pretty deck and have Jane link it.
Hi to all. Hope I'm in a better mood tomorrow. Sharon
Hi Every Buddy. It's a slow day here after a busy Thursday. I didn't get out of bed this morning until about 10:30! Just pooped out from my last appointment with the neurologist at 8:00 a.m., grocery shopping afterwards with Tim at Kroger, and can't remember what I did after putting my groceries away. Wednesday was very busy and complicated with Dave's funeral and burial at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery over in Georgia.
We had a long wait to get into the cemetery because one of Kris's brothers had a gun in his car--I think he keeps one there when traveling. He happened to mention it within hearing of the cemetery officials and they wouldn't let us in--until one of the other brothers followed him off cemetery property to park his car and they could return to the cemetery for an outdoor service and taps at a special pavilion and then to the gravesite where the family placed flowers. Dave was an Army veteran and was eligible for burial there. He will have a tombstone with his name and rank and years of service as all the other veterans have. It's a lovely cemetery with lots of veterans of numerous wars.
Today has been slow for me. I didn't wake up this morning until after 10:00 and have only accomplished one task. I did get the guest room sheets washed and they are dry now, so I'll put them back on the bed. Then I'm planning on reading on my bed for a while. I might go outside later and pull off my browning dwarf gardenias. They are blooming profusely and yesterday afternoon I pulled off a lot of them. These dwarfs do so much better than my one large gardenia in the back yard. It doesn't get as much sun because of the large trees in the back.
Sharon, I'm surprised that you are already cleared for driving. Hurting following surgery is the pits, so you have my sympathy. I'm still not cleared to drive a whole year after my fall! And that is also the pits!
I'm guessing all you other Buddies are busy today. I hope all have a nice day and are enjoying some sunshine.
Sue
Well, Sue, you know if you don't ask, they can't tell you "no". No one mentioned driving restrictions and since it is my left knee and I have automatic shift, I don't think it makes any difference. I'm not driving far, just a mile or so anyway.
I'm glad your neurologist said everything was okay now. I can understand why you are tired though.
I've done my PT exercises and have the ice pack on again and have eaten lunch, but that's all. I really need to do a load of laundry, but haven't gotten to it yet. Then take Bunny to the vet. I'm scared what they will find. Sharon
Hi everyone...just got back from my daughters...we have had good rain showers....Sharon and Sue glad you are doing better...I had several lab/test done... all was ok...thanks to God......I did color my hair....and I find...that I really like the grey/natural color better...so will go back to that...and so much easier.....hard to believe it's already June...time seems to fly....hope y'all have a great weekend..and do something that's fun or makes you happy.....Darlene
Darlene, glad you had some good rain - that's always precious in Texas.
Marilyn, good luck with the garage door. When do you go to your vacation?
Sharon, the getting up from sitting has been a problem for me for years - knee surgeries notwithstanding. Sorry. That's why I always sit in higher-seated chairs with arms - just to make it easier. I worked on the theory about driving - if I wasn't taking pain meds regularly, it was okay to drive (unless told otherwise - i.e., don't ask, don't tell :thumbup:)
Sue, glad you got a good report from your neurologist. Glad you got some good sleep. I don't think I've ever slept until 10 a.m. And congrats on the cards.
My duplicate partner for Friday cancelled, so I didn't go this afternoon. I was really just as glad. I was concerned about the up-and-down stuff with the rounds. Both my knees really hurt throughout the night, and I didn't sleep really well. Best was when I moved to the chair for a couple of hours toward morning. I'll try to get a couple of pictures of the deck and get them to jane. I really am enjoying it.
The Alzheimer's Association is giving a program after supper this evening about new treatments, etc., in dealing with the disease. Should be interesting. Our fourth bridge player here at the Terrace is a lovely man who moved in several months ago. He's a retired Episcopal priest and a pretty good player. His wife, who is mostly in a scooter has dementia of some sort. She's a delightful lady, but.... And I just found out yesterday that he had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. No wonder they've moved in here. I really feel for them both.
Have a good weekend, Buddies!
HOT day here...in upper 80s. From cold and wet to HOT and humid. Iowa!!
Here's Mary's lovely deck:
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Thanks, jane. My door faces mainly south-east, so lots of morning sun. These were taken about 4:30 pm.
Thanks, Jane for posting those. Mary, your deck is really nice. Lots to look at--flowers, birdfeeders, etc. I know you must enjoy it.
Two evenings ago, my floor lamp broke (at the base) and I really need it where I have my recliner now, so John stopped at a lighting store on the way home and looked yesterday but wasn't certain what I would want, so this afternoon, he took me up there and I found one and bought it. It was even on sale!! I like it and it will work for me. I did exercises yesterday and today, but am really hurting. I must have slept 2 or 3 hours this afternoon after walking around. My knee cap is hurting more now, but still have pain from the tourniquet on my thigh. John has been so good taking care of me. That is not his natural bent, but I'm really glad he is doing it now.
I told you that Bunny had an xray yesterday of her bladder. It showed 2 large bladder stones which is what is causing the infections. It will cost nearly $1000 + the need to put her on special food, but we decided to go with it. Hopefully, she will have 5 or 6 more years. (She's 9) Anyway, she will have her surgery on Tues. Can you say we are falling apart around here?!!
Mary, I am so sorry you are still having such pain from your knees after having had surgery. Does ice help? That does help me.
Darlene, glad you had a nice visit with your daughters and some rain at home. Enjoy.
Hi to Sue and Ginny and Joy. Sharon
Sharon, sorry about your baby. We do hate it when they hurt. I hope all goes well.
I haven't been using ice, just the walker and knee brace as the orthopod recommended. I just hope the fractured kneecap is healing. Patch, patch, patch!
Patch, patch, patch here too! Honestly, if we didn't have doc and dentist appts, I don't think we'd have a "social" life. How sad is that!!! ;)
It is HOT here...I mean July-August HOT High 80s/low 90s is too much for us old people. We have the sprinklers on for the flowers and shrubs and it felt good to get wet as I moved them. The Old People's Version of running in the sprinklers!! :2funny:
Inside and reading this afternoon is all on the agenda. I did the laundry yesterday and need to think about what I want to take to Chicago for a memorial next Saturday. It's to be very hot again...so need to think of what will be comfortable.
jane
Hi Every Buddy. Olyne picked me up for Sunday School and church and brought me home afterwards. I fixed lunch and afterwards spent most of the day reading. About 4:00 it started to pour rain and I didn't have my trash out to the street. I waited for a while until it slowed down and wheeled the garbage down to the curb, but didn't take out my newspapers or my cardboard. If the rain stops before I go to bed I'll take that down then.
Today was Pentacost and we had communion by intinction--going to the front of the church to be served. There were not as many people there as usual, although still a pretty fair crowd. Lots of people are vacationing out of town, to the beach and wherever, now that kids are out of school.
The rain has cooled things down here, but will probably be pretty humid tomorrow, depending on how much rain we get tonight. So far we haven't had temps much over 85--although it can get lots hotter here.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Morning! It's to be cooler today...mid to high 70s, so perfect for me.
We're off to CR today...will get my car serviced, and get to the Czech-Slovak Museum to see the Dale Chihuly glass exhibit.
Stay cool!
Jane
Hi Gals, I'm back from the ortho check. Got the sutures removed. He said it would depend on me and my pain on how soon I have to have the total replacement. I didn't go to church yesterday. Quite a bit of walking involved. John did take me out to dinner last night though. Otherwise, not much going on. iciing, elevating, pt exercises and dozing. ;)
Jane, I hope the glass exhibit is as nice as you expect. I've read about it and it's supposed to be wonderful. It's about 83 here today with scattered showers. Not bad.
Bunny's surgery is tomorrow. Praying that it goes well.
Hi to all. Sharon
Same temp here, Sharon, and a bit of a breeze. We're at Biaggi's for lunch, then a grocery store stop and on home. The Chihuly exhibit was most interesting. It's amazing what that man does with glass.
Jane
Keith goes for his Urologist appointment tomorrow afternoon. I am going with nhim because he (Keith) prefers me to be with him. to remember all that he is told.
We are leaving for Sunriver next Tuesday so it is rather hectic getting everything done that needs to be done. his Dr appointment, freckles vet Visit, Grocery shopping and packing for the trip. Freckles is going with us so she has to get all her shots before we leave and get some Tick protection.
Off to my Tai Chi practice now
Hi Buddies. We had a good bit of rain here this morning so I worked inside. I did laundry, fixed lunch, read a good bit, and went out about 4:00 and picked off hundreds of brown miniature gardenias (with many more to pick but this huge bush is on a slope and not easy to reach). I'll try again tomorrow if the weather permits.
Tim came by this morning for a quick chat--and I told him I'd just mailed my second payment to the IRS. Not my favorite thing. My accountant prepares the forms and mails them pre-addressed to the IRS and I have to send 4 payments during the year--much better than sending it all at once.
Jane, our local Art Museum (owned by the University and donated to a lovely museum built by some wealthy Alums) has a beautiful Chihuly chandelier in the lobby entrance. Once when I was visiting Bill and Dawn, he took me over to St. Louis to an outdoor park which also had Chihuly art in the gardens and in their indoor plant buildings. What a treat!
Marilyn, I hope Keith gets a good report at the Urologist. Have a great trip to Sunriver. I know you'll have fun there and I hope the weather is really nice for you there.
Sharon, I'm sorry you're still hurting so much and hope all is better soon. I'll be praying for Bunny's surgery. What kind of exercises are you doing at home? Do you have to go to a rehab place for additional exercises/workout? When I had my knee scoped some years ago, I had 8 weeks of rehab at an office that was managed by our local hospital. It really helped.
Mary, did I tell you your deck is lovely? I enjoyed the pictures Jane posted for you. Good luck with your exercises, too.
My dwarf gardenias are gorgeous this year. It rained heavily about noon, so about 4:00 I went outside and picked off a large trug full of brown blooms-and the bush is still full. Lots more to pick off and lots of buds which will open tomorrow or the next day.
It's just about time for the evening news, so I'll go see what's going on in the world. Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Got the results of my Smashing last week ALL IS GOOD !!! YAY!!!!!
Marilyn, hooray on the mammogram! I hope Keith's visit to the urologist goes well, too.
jane, glad you had a good trip to town. I've seen lots of Chihuly exhibits and have never been disappointed. They're wonderful.
Sharon, keep doing the exercises. We do hate them, but they're so important. Hope all goes well with Bunny's surgery.
Sue, congrats on keeping your gardenia dead-headed. They're such lovely flowers. We had a lot of rain last night and today, too - maybe more overnight.
Went to duplicate tonight. I played several hands, and we played good defense - but won no master points. Oh, well. I'm going to try to get to Silver Sneakers tomorrow morning - will just do all the exercises sitting down.
Sleep well, Buddies!
Have not gotten up in the middle of the night in years, been worrying about my cat that gets sick every time we hit the road. Last time he threw up before I got to the bypass around the city so I'm convinced it's anxiety & not motion sickness. Will check with the vet tomorrow make that today. Leaving for a week in CO, camping next to my sons. I took them first time by myself when they were 12 & 14.... now in 50s. Didn't realize I'd have to take 3 cats every time I leave town after Cas died, but boarding places don't take ferals & these would go crazy in a cage. The two boys have gone out "with me" every year since Cas died, (they sleep in #1 son's camper rather than sleep with cats) but come eat breakfast with me. We know every good place to eat in Salida & Buena Vista and always have one meal at the Mt.Princeton Lodge. The boys do the grilling out, and insist I take one hike with them. They didn't used to bug me about ME hiking when they were younger, they loved to get off exploring by themselves.
I still hang out over in the Soda Shoppe & Photos, less time on the computer since having to run the house by myself. Cas had been sick for so long I didn't realize how much he was doing that saved me time. Thinking is a strain for me! I think it was Sue mentioned the "estimated income" 4 times a year. Cas did that but my tax man says I'm okay having the bank take out a chunk, the pension fund takes out state & fed, and Social Security will only take for the Feds.... so I write a check early as possible when all the forms get in, and don't have to yell but once a year instead of the 4x like Cas did. Each year I make a huge donation to one & get a smaller refund from the other, so far they have switched every year who gets the check.
It's been 4 years and life goes on, don't think I've been to check on y'all since. Nice to see everyone perking along, aging is sure not what we all dreamed about for these "Golden Years", is it? My daughter-in-law just got back from FL after selling her mother's house & all possessions except for a POD load that she hopes to use in her new "apartment". A few months ago it was to be Independent, now they aren't sure if she will be in assisted or memory care unit. Alzheimers gaining faster than expected but they hope not as bad as it seems once she gets her meds and food regulated. I'm reading all I can about the disease, had a sister-in-law die because of it & seems so many friends family members. Scary.
Sorry about the knee pains & health issues, time I get back in bed before time to get up, so won't go back to see what kind of mischief y'all have been up to. Looks like everyone still here, nice to see you again. Shirley (over in Kansas).
Shirley, good to know you're still out there in Kansas (or Colorado) and perking along. Keep up the good work!
Shirley...good to see your post and know things are going well for you and your beloved trips to CO. I think of you when we drive through W on the way to or from Tx.
Marilyn....great results on the mammo...always a relief.
Sue....gardenias sound beautiful. Ray loves them, but we have no luck with them indoors.
Sharon...hope the pain stops soon and puppy gets through surgery fine.
Mary...sounds like ok bridge day...though no master points.
Another...yep...another doc appt today for Ray and then having neighbors/friends for supper as they're due home from 6-7 weeks on the road.
I need to get going and get to the grocery for a couple items.
Jane
Hi Gals, good to hear from you, Shirley. I'm sure life as a widow takes a lot of getting used to.
Sue, I absolutely love gardenias, but I hate picking off the dead blooms. We had some big bushes in HH. Be careful in leaning and stretching to reach the dead blooms that you don't fall or hurt yourself.
Mary, it sounds like fun at bridge even if you didn't win any pts.
Marilyn, Hurrah for a good mamm report and lets hope Keith gets a good report tomorrow too. Sounds like you have a lot to keep you busy between now and next week.
I guess I lost a big bunch of my post. First of all Bunny's surgery is postponed to Thursday due to their xray being down. We'll drop her at 8:30 and pick her up when they call us. I hope she does well.
Jane, enjoy your guests for dinner tonight. I love art glass and I'm glad you enjoyed your show.
My knee seems better. I actually rode the recumbent bicycle very very slowly for 5 minutes as well as doing the other exercises. Sue I go twice a week to the physical therapy center. I have had lots of PT for my various ailments and really agree that they are very helpful--if painful. I do the exercises at home also.
I think I told you that Donna, our neighbor, has a son who is a missionary and is going to be sent to Cameroon next summer. In the meantime, they will send him to Albertville, France to learn French so they will be prepared. I have made out some lists of basic French phrases, pronunciation, words, etc, for them and the dil (who is American Korean) will come over tomorrow and I will try to teach the correct pronunciation to her and also answer any questions. Are any of you familiar with JAARS? It is the mission organization that works all over the world translating the Bible into all the exotic languages that haven't been translated yet. The center is near where we live and I have toured it. It is very impressive. If I were younger and healthier, I would work at the center and do everything I could to help them.
Saturday is our 56th anniversary, so we will be going out with our neighbors for dinner. Other than that, nothing going on here.
Hi Darlene, Ginny, JOy, and whoever else pops in. Sharon
Hi Buddies. My cleaning ladies were late again this morning, but did their usual efficient and quick cleaning, changed the sheets on my bed, dusted everything and damp mopped all the wood floors and wet mopped the bathrooms. So I'm cleaned up for the next 2 weeks.
I dead headed more gardenia blooms this morning, but it started raining about 11:30 and has continued to rain since. It's now 3:30 and seems like it's in for the duration. Just a steady fairly moderate down pour--and we need it here.
After lunch I have been reading on my bed. I finished the paper back I was reading and will look for something to read this evening after the news and the TCM movie--that's my usual evening routine.
Shirley, it's good to see you here today. You have an interesting life out there and sure keep busy with activities.
Mary, how did Silver Sneakers go today? I miss going to the gym and about the only exercise I get is walking with my cane in my neighborhood. I will be so glad when I get this brace off my right leg and am able to drive AND go to the gym!
Jane, could gardenias survive outdoors in an Iowa winter? We have cold and freezing days here in Auburn during the winter, but only a few below freezing and we get a lot of sun during 3 seasons of the year, so the gardenias do well if they are planted in a morning sun location as mine are down by the entrance to my driveway.
Sharon, you're right that picking off dead blooms is not fun, but the results pay off in many more blooms--and I don't mind doing it. Good for you for tutoring the kids who will be going to Cameroon as missionaries. Have I told you that my friends Laura, son Brad, and daughter Ashley were from Cameroon? Brad was born here and is an American citizen and I think Laura and Ashley have applied for citizenship.
I guess I'll be watching TCM after the news shows this evening. However, I just peeked at this evening's movie schedule and the movies are duds from 7:00 until 11:00. I'll have to find another book to read!
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Good almost noon, Buddies. I've just been putzing around this morning. I didn't get up until almost 8:30, ate breakfast, read the paper, and started working the crossword puzzle in the paper, but felt dizzy and went back to my room and laid down on my bed. After a bit I felt better, so decided to check in here. I was planning to make my eggplant casserole for lunch and have enough for another meal or two, but will postpone that until I feel stronger. I won't be working outside, either. It's just one of those blah days. Part of it is my summer time allergies. Drippy nose and headaches. I'm not taking the OTC allergy meds that I usually take because of the other stuff I have to take now.
I hope you're all having nice weather and a pain free day!
Sue
A not-so-good day here, too, Sue. I took Ray back to Acute Care in Dbq because of the swelling in the left knee and the pain. They X-rayed...lots of arthritis, of course, and blood in the joint causing part of the swelling. They got him an orthopedic appt for next Thursday, so that's good.
It's to be another heat wave here starting tomorrow....mid to high 90s. I'm hoping he'll cancel this trip to Chicago for the Memorial Open House thing. We're also putting off our trip to Ohio since we were planning to be there Thurs and on Thurs he'll be in the orthopedist's office. Never a dull moment!!
jane
Keith's PSA was 7.4 up from 5.4 a couple of months ago. He said he does not want a biopsy maybe he will have the other blood test that will tell us what his risk if ove the advancement of cancer. So far nothing could be determined from the digital exam by the PA.
Hi Buddies. I made a big veggie casserole in my large frying pan--peppers, eggplant, onion, canned tomatoes, herbs, and ate some for my lunch and put the remainder in the fridge for at least 2 more lunch meals. It is always good, but would be best if I'd planted peppers and onion in my little mini garden in the back yard, but my gardening is not up to snuff this year-- hopefully next.
I'd put in a request to Village Friends earlier this week and a friend picked me up at 1:00 to go to Kroger for my weekly shopping. I got lots of things needed for next week, including snack foods for Wednesday's bridge at my house and cookies for the freezer for bridge on Wednesday and also on Thursday. I also bought chicken breasts to make my chicken casserole which I will take to our Thursday bridge luncheon. I'll freeze them until Wednesday, cook the breasts on Wednesday after that bridge club leaves and put the "Hot Chicken Casserole" (longtime recipe from Better Homes and Garden's Cookbook) together and heat it before I have to leave for Terri's house where we will eat before we play bridge.
I need a haircut, but will have to post pone it until Friday of next week. My hairdresser is busy until then.
I hope you've all had a good day.
Sue
Shoot - I just copied (I thought) my post which I wrote in another place, but it seems to be gone - and, of course, I had already deleted it. Sigh....
Anyhow, jane, I'm sorry about Ray's knee, and hope all goes well. I'm learning to hate knees! The new heat wave won't help.
Marilyn, the sudden jump in Keith's PSA is not a good thing. Hopefully, it's something they can just keep watch over.
Sue, sorry you didn't get a garden in this year. Enjoy your veggie stew.
Sharon posted on facebook that Bunny had done well, and was back home.
Not much here. I got a new Samsung tablet Wednesday. My Sue has one, and really likes it. I have a Samsung android phone, and the displays are identical. So maybe my learning curve won't be too high. But they sold me the wrong case for it, so I have to go back tomorrow to get the right one. And get a haircut (not at Best Buy, though. :2funny:)
Sue...you've been a busy gal.
Mary...glad you're not getting your haircut at Best Buy!! ;D I got mine done on Thursday before taking Ray back to Acute Care and it feels ...and looks...so much better.
Marilyn...good the doc is keeping an eye on it. Jumps are not a good thing, I'm told.
Sharon...hope your Bunny is better today.
GinnyAnn...hope you had a good birthday.
Jeanne...you're probably as hot as we are this weekend.
Darlene...stay cool and safe, too. TX and AZ seem very hot already.
Thankfully Ray cancelled our trip to Chicago for the Memorial. The stepson's home where this Open House is to be is in an area of Chicago and has a lot of steps...home is on something like 3-4 levels plus the rooftop whatever. In 92 degree weather, that's not where we need to be. So, he called his sister, the niece who was going to drive us down and the niece whose husband this Open House is about and explained and they all seemed fine with it. Nephew in Mpls also called and told Ray Chicago was not where he needed to be. We've also postponed our trip to my sister's in Ohio.
I took him to the hospital this morning for a blood test to test his cortisol levels to see if adrenal glands are working or if he needs more prednisone.{sp?}
Sharon....did the docs ever tell you to take a 650 mg Tylenol with your Tramadol? I'd never been told that, but the Acute Care Doc said it helps the tramadol work better and Ray said he got the best night's sleep he's had in years.
Very hot here already, so we're inside this weekend for the most part.
jane
No Jane, no doctor has told me to take Tylenol with Tramadol. So glad to hear it works for Ray. I'll check with my Dr. I'm so sorry Ray has knee problems now. Not good. Good decision to stay home from Chicago though.
Bunny wouldn't eat or drink last night. Finally got half of a pain pill down her. Deli turkey didn't tempt her like usual. She did sleep through the night okay and then I was able to get all 3 of her meds (wrapped in turkey) down her this AM. She still wouldn't eat or drink though. Kept going out to try to poop without success. When the doctor called, she was concerned about her not drinking, so we took her in and they gave her an IV of saline. She leaked all over their floor though. Consequently, when we got home, we put her bed on the sun porch along with her food and water. She did eat a lot of the canned food the vet recommended at lunchtime. The's sleeping now.
I've had PT in addition to going to the vets. They seem to think I'm coming along.
Jocelyne called to tell me she had had her first ultrasound and the baby is another boy!! What is it with this family that we can't have girls?! They said though that he looked very healthy and good, so that's the important thing.
Sue, you have been busy. Your veggie skillet sounds good. I hope you haven't had any more dizzy spells. Too bad about the garden, but with your health the past year, it's good to skip it.
Marilyn, sorry to hear that Keith's PSA has risen. If it goes up again, they will probably do a biopsy.
Mary, neat on the new Samsung. Glad both you and Jane got your haircuts and are looking spiffy!
John sent me a dozen yellow roses in a big vase with greenery and baby's breath. This is for our 56th anniversary and was quite a surprise since he doesn't usually do that. We're going out to a fancy steakhouse in uptown Charlotte with neighbors tomorrow.
We're to hit 90 Monday and be at that the rest of the week. Not looking forward to that.
All for now. Sharon
Neither the PA nor I were able to talk Keith into doing a biopsy sat this time, She said there is a 30% chance he has cancer. However, he will, go for another Pps in late July and a Dr appointment the 2nd of August. He wants to wait and see. I think he wouldn't have even gone to the Urologist if I had not insisted and told my dr about it when I saw her last month. She scheduled the appointments for Keith at the Urologist.
Freckles is going to the Vet today for her yearly exam and shots. I a m going to see if I can gedt some Flea stuff that kills tick too. Her Cis doesn't kill tic ks. the ticks are very bad this year. It might be too soon for more flea and tick medicine on her she isn't due until the 20th.
Hi Buddies...not much going on with me..we are having hot temps already...but I'm used to it..just walk early and do outside things early....we may get a hurricane headed to Texas this year.....usually we get lots rain then....Marlyin sorry about the Increased PSA....he should not put off getting it taken care of...my husband had prostrate CA....but that's not what he died from....hope everyone looking in is doing ok....have a great weekend.....Darlene
jane, glad you cancelled your trip. I know you hate it, but it sounds best. We do love our haircuts, don't we.
Marilyn, I know you want Keith to keep up with the checking. I hope you can. Like Darlene's husband, John had prostate cancer, and was treated for it (without surgery) - but it wasn't what killed him. I've always heard that many men die with very slow-growing prostate cancer - treated or not. Good luck.
Sharon, glad you and Bunny are both doing better :thumbup: And congratulations on your anniversary - enjoy your flowers and your dinner.
I got to coffee this morning, got my haircut, and changed out the case for my new tablet. I'll have to get lots of help with it from Sue and Kate when we're at the beach (1-7 July). I've not much since I got home. I didn't go up to lunch. I got a tiny nap, and sat outside on the deck for a couple of hours. The temp was about 80, with a small breeze. I knitted and listened to chamber music. It was lovely.
Have a good weekend, Buddies!
Tammy called this morning and wanted me to go to lunch with her at Chiken' Salad Chick (yes that' the way they spell it). All kinds of chicken salad and other salads as well. I had a scoop of their chicken salad and a pimento cheese sandwich along with lemonade. It was yummy and I brought half the sandwich home. I had leftover casserole for my supper, so will eat the sandwich tomorrow. I'm poaching large chicken breasts right now and will cut them up for hot chicken salad and put them in the freezer before I go to bed. I'll get them out on Wednesday evening to prepare the h.c. salad and will add the mayo, celery, pecans and other ingredients Thursday morning before putting it into the oven.
I called my hairdresser yesterday in hopes of getting a hair cut today or tomorrow, but she is booked up with coloring and other complicated things, so I have to put it off until next Friday afternoon. I'm getting pretty shaggy!
Tammy took me to Ace Hardware after lunch and I picked up a flat of several different kinds of marigolds. I pulled up the pansies this morning. I hope to get the marigolds planted tomorrow and also cut back some more of the shrubs growing too high in front of my den and living room windows. I also bought some seeds for a fall garden in my little raised bed in the back yard. I'm hoping for some home grown vegetables in late September and early October.
My plans for this evening include the news programs as well as hopefully as a good movie.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, sounds like you had a full day. Good for you!
Sharon, I don't remember your saying that there was going to be another baby in your family. When is he due? Congratulations!
A very hot Saturday morning greeting!!
Nothing much planned for this very hot and humid weekend here. Ray's knee is improving nicely and the skin abrasions are healing slowly.
We've put our plan to go to Ohio back on the burner...Thurs. orthopod visit, Friday lunch with Ia TX friends and then start for Ohio on Sat and get there Sunday. We don't do 750 miles in one day anymore.
Stay cool and safe this weekend, Buddies!
jane
Hi Gals, Bunny is doing better. Eating and drinking and taking her meds and sleeping for the most part. I've read the paper, which took forever because I kept falling asleep. I think I'm going to cut the Oxycontin to half at bedtime. I've stopped taking it any other time. It does make for a good night's sleep though! :D Then, I took a shower, washed my hair, did my PT exercises, fed Bunny & me and put an ice pack on my knee. Now I can relax until time to clean up for dinner.
Yes, Mary, Jocelyne is expecting around Halloween! I hope that doesn't mean he will be a little devil. Harrison is pretty mischievous as it is. It sounds like you're getting a lot of pleasure out of your deck. I can't use our patio till after 1:00 because of the morning sun.
Jane, glad Ray's knee is improving nicely. We do drive from here to Indy in one day, but we switch off driving & stop every 2 hours or so.
Marilyn, I think most urologists want to watch for a couple jumps in PSA before they do the biopsy. Another month or so shouldn't hurt.
Darlene, it's good that you don't mind getting out early in the morning since it is so hot there. I'm just not into mornings. Have a nice weekend everyone. Sharon
Hi Every Buddy. I've had a busy day here. I spent several hours between washer loads working outside. I planted the marigolds I bought yesterday at Ace Hardware. It took quite a while between picking up fallen limbs and carrying them down to the curb. They'd been down out back since the last big rain storm we had and I just got around to having time (and feeling like it) to take them down there.
I was drenched with sweat when I did get inside, so showered, shampooed and got into clean shorts and a T shirt. I feel better now and it's almost time for the news. I'm planning to watch Hallmark movies this evening and get to bed afterwards. The TCM movies tonight are not so interesting. Tomorrow TCM is having a really great film fest: The Last of the Mohicans at 5:00, Breakfast at Tiffany's at 7:00 and My Fair Lady at 9:00--and it will stay on until 12:30--(I don't know if I can stay awake for all of it!).
I hope every one and families are feeling well today. Have a nice evening, every Buddy.
Sue
We had the most wonderful night out last night. In spite of it being downtown, John got there safely and without problem. The restaurant had a parking deck behind it for free where John parked after dropping Barb & I at the front door. When we were seated they brought menus that said Happy Anniversary at the top and were for us to take home. This place was very posh and had wonderful service (high prices, but worth it once in a while). The food was delicious too. I had a ribsteak, mashed potatoes, and a chopped salad. John had a filet with all the same sides. Dessert was complementary for our anniversaries. They even took digital pics of each couple and put it in a folder for us. I had made early reservations so that driving would be easier and in the light. Consequently, we got home about 8:30 which was good for Bunny's meds.
I did go to church & SS today for the first time since my surgery. That was nice.
Bunny is being really bad about taking her meds. She hasn't had any since 3:00 yesterday. I've tried everything. She'll eat the deli turkey plain but not with meds in it. She must smell them. John took her for a short walkie today. That made her happy.
Sue, it sounds like you did a lot of hard work. Are you supposed to do that much in the heat? I hope you enjoyed your TV shows.
Hope everyone is having a good day. Sharon
Oops, the film fest at TCM is on Monday, not today. I need to pay better attention. Tonight Hallmark is repeating the same program I watched last night. It was entertaining with the couple from the show about the Mounty and the school teacher which was on Hallmark every Sunday night during the season. I'll be happy if it returns in the fall. I did watch 2 episodes of the Golden Girls. They give me fairly healthy laughs.
This morning Olyne picked me up for Sunday School and church. I learned that my dear friend Tom Corley (96 y.o.) had died on Saturday. The funeral seems to be set for Wednesday and hopefully about 10:30 as I am the bridge hostess that day at 1:00.
It was warm and sunny here, so I took my house plants outside and watered them from my rain barrel. I also worked on one of my flower beds, weeding and cutting back overgrown shrubs. Then I managed to lie down and read for about an hour before getting my paper and cardboard trash out to the curb. I need to bag up the trash to put out, too, and take it down to the curb. So I guess I'll sign out and do that.
I hope everyone has had a nice Sunday.
Sue
Not much new here today we had a luncheon after church today that was supposed to be a picnic at the beach but yesterday it was decided to have it at the church instead. Music practice went well Friday night. I will be singing again on July 2nd for the 4th of July celebration. I am singing This Land is Your Land. Pastor will be on the Banjo, Debbie on her 12 string guitar and vocals. We are trying to get her husband to sing with me and share my mic. We will see. My practice of It is well with my soul is going well. Pastor decided it would be better for my to sing to him playing the piano instead of me trying to hit those too high notes that David Phelps does on the Gaither video.
I think I am just about packed up for our trip. Oh my getting Freckles stuff ready is like packing my own bag. Her food, brushes, dry shampoo, medications, leashes and harnesses. She has a traveling harness that hooks up to the seat belt in the car, Oh and two beds for her, one for nighttime in the bedroom and one for day time in the living room. Can you tell she is one spoiled dog?
Just to uncomfortable to even be on the computer. 97 deg today and been in the 90s for 8 days. Say tomorrow to be in the 103 deg. Only going down to 79/82 at night. Hard for A/C to keep it up. I go out before 9am and then after 7pm if needed.
I'm just getting ready to go to bed and read for a while. We've had rain this afternoon. I spent the morning working outside, trying to get my front yard into shape--lots yet to do both front and back. I can only work outside for short periods.
I watched "Breakfast at Tiffany's" this evening and enjoyed it, but that Holly Golightly is a mess!
Marilyn, I hope you and Keith have a nice vacation. Is Freckles going with you or will she be boarded?
Hi Jeanne. I'm sorry it's so hot up there. We've had much lower temps here--only up in the mid 80's so far which is unusual for this time of year in Alabama.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
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I watched "Breakfast at Tiffany's" this evening and enjoyed it, but that Holly Golightly is a mess!
Ooooh I loved that film of long ago! early 60s? and the music was good too. I bought the book after I saw the film.
Strange weather, as usual. Around 90 here, but my friend in upstate NY was at 103!! No rain predicted yesterday, but last night while I was at duplicate, we had a really hard rain - about 30 minutes worth - with the sun shining most of the time. Of course, I had left my car windows cracked, so the seats got wet. I'm going to go out shortly and open it up to let it dry out. Did poorly last night - cards, bidding, AND play, I'm sorry to say. I got killed in a no-trump bid - with the perfect lead (for them), I was down 5! Oh, well.....
My a/c leaked sometime Sunday, so the maintenance guys were here yesterday getting things fixed and dried out. They have to come back today to check, and hopefully put my furniture back in place. Other than that, nothing going on.
Sue, glad you're getting some yard work done - I know you enjoy it.
Sharon, I'm glad you and Bunny are continuing to improve.
Marilyn, y'all have a great time on your vacation.
jane, and Jeanne, I hope you get some relief from the heat soon.
Have a good Tuesday, Buddies!
We had a slight break in the high heat (for us in June) last night when a small storm went through...a bit of rain, but not nearly enough. Back to hot today...already 80 at 9:00 am. No outside work for me. I'm getting a lot of reading done, though! :2funny:
Happy Vacation, Marilyn.
jane
I've just come inside from an hour of yard work. It was not terribly hot yet, but very humid, so I'm off shortly to shower and shampoo my hair.
Tomorrow my bridge club is meeting here (I'm sure I've mentioned this before). However, my dear friend Tom's funeral is at noon, so I've called everyone and asked them to come at 1:30 instead of 1:00. Several of the members of this club are also friends of Tom and will also go to the funeral. The family is having a private burial at the cemetery near me and will come to the church for the service and probably a reception afterwards. I hope I can get home in time to get the snacks out.
I have garden dirt every where, so am off for a LONG hot shower and shampoo! Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Hi Gals. Sue, I'm glad you are doing your gardening in small bits. In the heat and humidity it is important. I'm sorry for your loss and hope your timing all works out tomorrow.
Wow, Mary, not a good day for you with unexpected rain & wet seats as well as bad bridge, but there's always tomorrow!
We have been in the 80's for the past week, to be 89 today. Still haven't reached 90 but supposed to tomorrow. I'm not happy about that.
I've been to PT. She was very pleased with my progress and I turned in my cane. I am up to 7 min on the bike also, but at a ridiculously slow speed, but all I'm able to do now. I am currently icing my knee after eating lunch.
Jeanne, you're wise to stay in during the heat of the day. Take care of yourself.
Bunny is being a bad bunny!! She won't take her med (antibiotic that she absolutely has to have). I' ve tried it in turkey, smashed and mixed with her chicken & rice, and finally today bought a syringe, smashed it into a tsp of chicken broth and squirted it (mostly) into her mouth. John was gone, so it was hard to get her mouth open long enough to stick it in and squirt it, but should work better tonight when he's home to help. Bunny was NOT a happy camper about it. She must hate the taste of it. She gagged and coughed and went on. She still hasn't finished her breakfast that I tried to smash a tab into. Even though, I've added more chicken and broth. Otherwise, I think she is getting better. I'm just worried about the ab with such a major surgery.
I finally was able to have John move my recliner and computer, etc, out of the living room and into my den. It is so much more convenient and also the living room looks so much better. I had him put it in there so I could watch TV. The couch was too low and soft for me to lie down on and then be able to get up from, but now I can!! :thumbup:
Nothing else going on here. Sharon
Sharon, glad you've gotten your recliner where you need it. As I said, I just don't ever sit on couches any more. :thumbup:
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up since the "crack of dawn" or almost--say about 6:45. I wanted to get almost everything except the food ready for bridge this afternoon. So cups, glasses, spoons, etc. are all out on my buffet and ready for folks to help themselves. Coffee pot is filled with water and coffee in for 12 cups. I'll put ginger ale out just before the "girls" get here at 1:30. I'm having ice cream and cookies made by Mrs. Kroger for dessert after the first round of bridge.
I'm now showered and dressed for the funeral which will begin shortly after noon. The family will have private prayers and internment at the cemetery prior to the funeral service. I hope Mary (the widow) is up to both services.
I still have time to cut up celery for my chicken salad which I'll take to tomorrow's bridge luncheon--after I see the cardiologist. He's going to look at my left shoulder/chest to see how things are going with my incision. I also need to get all my meds together for him to examine. I guess he might consider changing some of them--although I don't take many.
Have a nice day. I hope to be back later this evening, but if I'm exhausted, will go to bed early.
Sue
Hello from Sunriver oregon. Freckles spotted a squrril on one of our walks this afternoon so we had to stop and see where it went.
Hey, Marilyn. It sounds like you had a safe trip to Sunriver and you're already having fun--and so is Freckles!
I'm dressed and ready to see the Cardiologist at 10:30. Tim will pick me up about 10:15. Hopefully after checking out my incision, he'll tell me I'm doing well and no more appointments. I have to gather up all my meds and take them to the appointment--so he may want to change one or more of them.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Sue..hope your Dr appt turns out good...Marlyin...I would guess you are enjoying cooler temps in Oregon..Texas is heating up...needless to say...it zaps my energy...my daughter is coming today...we will visit..mabey go jump in the river....our water is so clear you can see everything on the bottom...and place flowers on my hubby..her Dads grave...can't believe it's been 4 1/2 years already...will always miss him...Hi to all my buddies...Darlene
Darlene - I well remember Texas in summer - always hot and humid!
Marilyn, have a great vacation - and a safe trip home.
Sue, I hope your appointment goes well.
Another quiet day. Silver Sneakers this morning, and there will be a bridge game after supper tonight.
Hugs, Buddies!
It's been pretty cool here cold at times Today it is dropping a few drops of rin just enough not to take a walk, darn.
Freckles is having lots of fun with all the new smells around the ground, grass and bushes.
This is the post I put in FB yesterday: I'm feeling better and walking on my own now. Bunny is still stubborn about her meds but she seems better.
This afternoon I gave basic French lessons to a missionary family who are headed for Albertville, France for 6 mos or so and then on to Camaroon, Africa for their mission. Camaroon is a French-speaking country. The family are a part of the JAARS mission to publish the Bible in untranslated languages. The man of the family is the son of my good neighbor 2 doors down. It was fun getting back into it. The kids did better than the adults on some things. Anyway, it was a small way to help them out and keep them from feeling so lost when they get to France.
Today, I had PT and OMG did she hurt me! I know it was good for me. She was massaging the muscles and blood vessels of the sore areas of my leg that are so swollen. She thinks the massage will cause the circulation to increase and carry away the fluid. I hope she is right. She also had me on the bike for 15 mins at very low speed a + my usual quad exercises. I had her ice me down there, then I went to the grocery. I used the mobile cart of course, but I was still wiped out when I got home. I had a phone call and now have to go get dinner. Back tomorrow. Sharon
Hi Every Buddy. I had a good report from the cardiologist and his assistant (who did most of the work on a computer)--only one not so good thing--long wait in the waiting room. This seems to be a pattern with lots of the specialists here. I have to go back in 6 months for another check up. The pace maker is perking right along and the doctor and assistant were pleased. They told me it will probably be good for at least 9 years--and then I can get another one if I last that long!
So I was a bit late for bridge, but enjoyed a hurried lunch--everyone else had eaten--and we played our usual 3 rounds. I had some good cards and some not so good, but had fun. Olyne brought me home.
This evening I've been reading and am watching another episode of the Golden Girls before I go to bed.
Marilyn, I hope the weather clears up tomorrow.
Sharon, good luck with the exercises. I'm sorry it's tiring, but hopefully you'll feel better soon and make good progress to full recovery.
Is Jane out of town? I don't think she's been here for a day or two.
Good night, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, I'm glad you had a good report from the cardiologist. My appt. is July 3. Just a routine annual though.
I've been to the pain management doctor and started the process of scheduling my nerve stimulator implant. It will probably be in August. Pray that it works for me. After that, I went in to Pineville to return a gift from Kohls that didn't fit. I don't usually shop there, so I thought I knew where it was but when I got there, it wasn't. I have since found out there is one fairly close to here, so will try to go tomorrow.
Marilyn, I hope you have an enjoyable vacation and that the weather cooperates this year.
Mary, how did the bridge go? Is your knee still causing you lots of pain?
Darlene, I don't envy you your heat. It is bad enough here, but usually in the high 80's in the summer with some 90's from time to time.
I hope Ginny is having a good vacation in Canada.
I'm so looking forward to going to NJ to see all the family 7/5-9. Mary, you have used wheelchairs in the airports before, how much do you usually tip them? I've never seen a mention of it.
I have to go in and do my exercises now. Whoo Hoo!! NOT! Sharon
Sue, glad you got a good report. Keep taking it easy, though.
Sharon, I had terrible cards this afternoon (19 points total in the first four hands!), but the scores for the day haven't been posted yet, so I don't know how we did overall. My tip for the wheelchair pusher depends - usually $5.00, but in someplace like Atlanta or LAX, or if they're particularly helpful, I might go up to $10. It's worth every penny to me!
It's been a really quiet week around here, so nothing exciting to write about. I guess that's probably a good thing.
Sorry about the cards, Mary. Thank you on the tip info. I was thinking $5, so doesn't sound too far off.
I just finished my exercises and am now icing my knee before going over to see Frances. Nothing serious there, other than what we already knew she had.
Sharon
Hey, Sharon. Love that ice!!! I just checked and we came in SECOND! (6 tables) And got 0.25 MP.
Evening, Buddies....bad storm last night...rain and, I think, some hail, and no power for 2+ hours.
Today we've been packing up to leave for Ohio tomorrow for a week's visit with my sister.
We met our Iowa-Texas friends for lunch....we get together once a month at some place between us and them in the Quad Cities. That's always a good time.
Tired tonight...
Jane
It's 2:30 AM here. Ugh.
Have a good safe trip, Jane. I know you always enjoy your trips to Ohio.
Congrats on coming in 2nd, Mary. That's always a boost to the morale.
I'm sleeping in tomorrow. Sharon
jane, I hope your weather settles down a little. But you ARE in Iowa in the summertime. ;D
Sharon, sorry you were up at 2:30, but I hope you're sleeping soundly as I write. I woke up the first time at 4 (unusual for me), and just dozed off and on until I got up about 5:30. There will undoubtedly be a nap in my future sometime later.
We've had unusually good weather this week - highs around 90, and not much rain. We need more rain, but this is the week of our 8-day Riverbend Music Festival (on the downtown waterfront). There is usually at least one night of severe electrical storms that disrupt things, but not this year. When I moved here, I had hoped I would be able to see the fireworks display on the last night. The sightline is okay, but the trees are too thick at my elevation. I could probably see them if I were on one of the upper floors. But nobody around here wants to be up until 11-11:30. :2funny:
Yes, Mary, I was still asleep till 11:00 AM! I had breakfast for lunch! After I read the paper, I dressed, did my exercises, threw a load in the washer and am now icing down my knee. No plans for the rest of the day. I'm sorry you missed the fireworks. I can't believe the # of people that go to bed at 8 or 9 PM! Of course, they are up with the birds! I'm the opposite.
I updated Microsoft 10 last night and now all my downloads are shortcuts on my desktop!!! What an aggravation.
I got a lovely pic of grandson, Braeden, in his graduation gown via FB. So nice.
No other news here. Hi to all. Sharon
Hi Buddies. We had a big rain on Thursday night--and it left a mess of dead limbs in my yard. So I've spent the morning picking them up and carrying them down to the curb for Monday's pick up. When that was accomplished, I planted 2 tomato plants, green pepper seeds, and bush bean seeds for my fall garden. We won't have frost (usually) until the first of November, so I should get some produce from these I planted today.
During the rain storm, it blew my new umbrella out of the table and broke it, so that will need to be replaced. I heard the rain, but didn't think it was that bad, so didn't go outside to check on the things on the deck. Yuck!
I am tired from the morning work--have showered and shampooed and am planning on an afternoon of reading on my bed. I hope all are feeling well--especially you, Sharon, and whoever else if not up to par.
Have a nice afternoon and evening.
Sue
Thank you, Sue. Not doing too bad today. I've been to SS & church, eaten lunch, & put a load of towels in. After playing on the web a bit, I need to go do my exercises and ice down.
It sounds like you did a lot of work today. I think you ought to take it easier with all the health problems you've had this year. Nice to have fresh veggies coming though.
Hi to Mary, Jane in Ohio, Ginny in Canada, Darlene, and Marilyn in Sun River. Wow, lots on vacation this week.
Sharon
Sharon, I'm glad to see you posting and also not feeling so poorly today. You've been busy after church. I hope you were able to get your exercises done, iced down, and are relaxing for the rest of the day.
I went to SS and church this morning. Olyne picked me up and brought me home. We had a smaller turnout for church as many are off to the beach or mountains now, but it was nice. Our female pastor preached today. She and hubby Nick take turns--and both are good preachers with interesting and topical sermons that are inspiring, too.
After fixing and eating lunch I laid down on my bed and read for a while. Then I went outside and started pruning one of my overgrown shrubs. I didn't get it finished, but will work on it again tomorrow. Tim is picking me up at 8:40 for an appointment with my GP, so I'm hoping he'll have time to stop at Kroger afterwards so I can pick up milk and a few other essentials.
I'm planning on more reading this evening as well as a movie if I can find a good one. Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
We didn't make it to Ohio. I awoke this morning in motel in Crawdfordsville, Indiana....sick and every joint aching. I suspect a mild case of food poisoning, but texted with my sister, and we turned around and came home. Just had some broth....first food today, and will be in bed early.
Nothing like your own bed when you're not feeling well.
Jane
Sharon, glad you're feeling better and sort of "back to normal".
Sue, sounds like you're having a good Sunday, with tomorrow planned out.
jane, so sorry you got sick and had to abort your trip. At least you didn't have a 2-day trip to get back to home comfort.
After laundry and breakfast early this morning, all I've done is go up for lunch. Tonight was the night where I didn't like either one of the entrees, so I just got into comfortable clothes and ate one of my frozen Chinese meals - plus watching an NCIS "Dad Marathon" most of the afternoon.
I hope y'all have a good week.
Sue, glad you got to church and started on pruning your bush. Hope you found something to watch or read this evening.
Jane, I'm so sorry you are ill and had to turn around and head back home. I hope today finds you better.
Mary, sounds like you had a nice relaxing day too.
All 3 of our chicks plus Jonathan called to wish John a Happy Father's Day. We called Millie, John's sister, but she was not doing well, very confused.
I fixed a good dinner for John for Father's Day and did 2 loads of laundry, but other than church, did nothing else constructive. Sharon
Jane, I hope you're feeling better today. I'm sorry you had to miss a visit with your sister--but sometimes "Needs Must!". Take care of yourself and take it easy until you're feeling back to normal.
Mary, it sounds like you had a good Sunday. Frozen Chinese, comfy clothes, and an NCIS marathon sounds like a perfect day.
Sharon, I still have a ways to go with the lorapetalum. It's grown WAY too big and is on a slope, so it's not easy to trim. I'll just keep at it a bit at a time and eventually I'll be finished. How nice for your 3 and Jonathan to call John for Father's Day. I'm sure he appreciated it.
Tim took me to Dr. Canfield for my 6 months check up (he's my GP) and blood work. Then we went to Kroger and it was practically empty of customers so we were in and out of there in a New York minute! Now I won't have to get someone to take me on Friday or Saturday. We're planning a lunch date for Thursday. I think we'll go to the Amsterdam Café and hopefully get a table outside if it's not raining.
I'm going outside now to prune a little more off the lorapetalum before the mail lady comes and I start fixing lunch. Have a nice day, Every Buddy! And Jane, Take it easy!!
Sue
"Things" are working their way through the old system. I am glad I'm home and not traveling in a car....need to be near "the facilities."
Not doing much...filled the safflower feeder and made up some sugar water for the hummers and filled the grape jelly feeder...but now resting and going to rest and drink liquids and rest for the rest of the day. ðŸ¤"
Jane, I'm glad you're home and hope it all works its way through :D
Sue, we have a big lorapetalum in back, but JOhn just tops it and won't prune it back as much as it needs! Grrr.
I have been busy this morning. I went to the new Kohls I found via GPS and the computer locator. I took back all of the things Mel got me and got one exercise top and 3 other casual tops. I had no need for exercise outfits. People just don't wear them here. Then I stopped at the Vets to pick up probiotics and some more canned food, then went to the grocery for stool softner (due to my pain meds), some baby aspirin and 2 bunches of yellow mums at $4 each to put in all the beautiful ferns and baby breath in my vase left from my roses. Really looks nice.
Now, I'm eating and needless to say am wiped out. I still have my exercises to do, but that will come later. Hi to all. Sharon
jane, glad you're feeling better. I know you'll be feeling literally washed out for a while after one of those spells. Take it easy.
Sue, it sounds like your shrub could use some professional pruning, rather than your risking another fall while working on it. Glad your Kroger trip was so successful.
Sharon, I know it was good to get to talk to all your kiddies yesterday. And you certainly were busy this morning. Enjoy your post-exercise icing!
I saw the orthopedist today, and we're still in the watchful waiting stage. The new x-rays show about a 1 cm. gap (to my untrained eye) between the two pieces of the patella. But he said that unless it moved and/or got caught in the prosthesis or in some ligament, we'd just continue to watch it. If the piece does that, it'll cause the knee to lock and maybe give way. And then he might have to go in to remove the fragment - hopefully arthroscopically. But maybe that won't happen at all. He also gave me a steroid injection in the right knee. Yea! And I can quit using the walker, going to a cane, and quit using the brace. So, all-in-all, not a bad report.
I am still home. We don't go to Canada until Aug. It has been very hot here but after the rain we now are cooler. Today I got my B-12 shot. Didn't realize that I had missed last month. That could be the reason I have been dragging.
Sharon hope your back will get better and better.
Jane sorry you had turn back home. But, I understand how good our own bed feels.
maryz the orthopedist sounds wise with watchful waiting.
Sue you sure know how to keep busy. What have you been reading?
It's always good to hear from you, Ginny Ann. It sounds like you're feeling better. :thumbup:
I apologize, Buddies - Since I last wrote, I've checked a ruler, and the gap in the fracture is more like 0.5 cm (doesn't sound nearly as big, though. :-[
I didn't play duplicate last night. My partner got stuck at home - they were doing street paving in her complex and she couldn't get out. Actually, I was tired and just as glad to stay home. Nothing going on today but Silver Sneakers, and some bridge after supper.
Morning, Buddies...
It looks to be a beautiful day here...mild temps and then to heat up again to orrow and end of week...and maybe rain. We need it!
Feeling better and need to try to eat today to get some energy back.
Jane
Mary, that sounds like a guardedly optimistic report from the ortho. Great to get the shot. I have had too many of those and they don't work on me anymore. I've started wearing a brace on my right knee now. It has always hurt some, but now I think it's trying to compensate for the weakness of my operated knee. Sigh! Always something. Good luck with bridge tonight.
Jane, you sound like you're feeling a little better. Eat lightly!
Ginny, we all thought you had taken off on vacation. Sorry for our inaccurate reading. Keep up with that Vit B12 shot. It makes such a difference in how we feel.
Yesterday, after I did my exercises, I did 5 mins on my recumbent bike. Needless to say that that on top of everything else was too much and I was wiped out. I did get to sleep with only 1/2 of my oxycontin though. I hope to get rid of that as soon as possible. It scares me, but I need sleep to heal. Catch 21. Today I went to PT and she worked me out pretty hard + 10 min on the bike!
I stopped and voted on the way home. Mick Mulvaney the new budget director was congressman from our district, so we were voting to replace him. Mick's mil lived a few doors down the street from us, so we got to know him and his family a little bit. I hope the replacement does as good a job as Mick did, regardless of party.
I am sitting with an icepack on now waiting for the hospital to call. They called to tell me that they needed to go over my anesthesia requirements for my surgery TOMORROW!! What? The Pain Clinic called yesterday to schedule it for JULY 21st. I called them before PT but of course got voice mail, so don't know what's happening. The hospital was supposed to call the doctor also. The doctor had told me he didn't want me to have the implant before my NJ trip, so I don't think I have it wrong. Oh well. Guess, it will work out.
I'm in for the day although the HVAC company is coming to do the spring checkup this afternoon. Rather late spring!
Hope everyone has a good day and that the sun is shining in Sun River for Marilyn & Keith. Sharon
Just got a call from the pain clinic. The snafu is settled and I am still scheduled for July 21st! Whew! Sharon
WE are back home the drive just about did me in. I think It might be better now that I have changed the ;position of my seat in the car. I was hurting so bad we had to stopped 4 times for me to get out and walk away the pain in my leg and butt. I also hafd a great deal of pain in my right side. that has been happening to me ever since I got this car. Our next long trip is in July to Vancouver Washington to Craig's house so Corey (Two of Keith's sons) can drive up to Keith's eye appointment at the Oregon Health and Science Un iversity6's Casey Eye Institute in Portland Oregon. Just over the river.
It's been raining all day here and not expected to stop tonight OR tomorrow. My cleaning ladies came this morning about 9:00 and did a good job with their every other week cleaning--two came today so they were in and out in an hour. It always feels nice to have a nice clean house!
Other than that I've not done much today except fix 3 meals for myself, eat, and read. I wanted to get outside again to work on the shrubs and weeds, but the rain prohibited outside work.
Marilyn, can you use a firm pillow behind your back and one to sit on? I'm so sorry that the drive home was so painful.
Sharon, woo hoo on getting confirmation on your July 21st appointment. You are working hard at your rehab which is good, but be careful not to overdo it. I hope your spring checkup with the HVAC unit went well.
Jane, it's good to hear you're feeling better. Take it easy and keep improving daily. I hope you can get your appetite back soon.
Mary, you probably needed your quiet evening at home. Sometimes we just get so busy we don't realize we are tired. I hope you are able to play tomorrow.
GinnyAnn, are your friends going to Canada in August, too? I remember you talking about camping out with them and hiking, etc. I've been re-reading lots of my paperback collection of favorite authors: Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Susan Andersen, Jennifer Crusie, Nora Roberts, Harlan Coben, Amanda Quick.
It's almost time for the PBS news, so will go get ready for it.
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. I've just been doing normal AM things, including washing some winter sweaters of John's to pack away for the summer. I keep mine washed as I go along, but he just wears his over a shirt, so doesn't need frequent cleaning. The wool sweaters and some shirts I have stacked to go to the cleaners. I also made a round of the back yard checking Bunny's droppings. I still am unable to collect them for disposal and John thinks that is beneath him. They seem to be normal now, so think I will be able to stop some of the coating meds she was on. She gets her staples out tomorrow. Yea! She is still somewhat lethargic, but otherwise is pretty normal. She has finished her antibiotics now. After my yard walk, I got all my meds organized for the week. I hate that. I am about ready for lunch.
Sue, the HVAC guy wasn't able to work yesterday because it started raining fairly hard, so he's coming back Friday. I guess the rain could damage the inside of the condenser when he had it apart. I hope you don't get any impact froml hurricane Cindy. Yes, I am thrilled about my July 21st date. I thought sure it would be August.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry you were so uncomfortable driving. I have a lumbar cushion and also a cushion to sit on with a hole in it for the sacrum. I always use those on long drives. I wish you were near so you could try them out before your next trip. However, I think they were each around $20-25. I've had them forever. I hope that now you're home you will feel better.
Hi to Mary, Ginny, Jane, Jeanne, Joy and whoever I've missed. Sharon
Sue. I wish I could find cleaners like yours. right now I have just put things off. Hope to find one by Fall. To much for me now mostly because I don't like to do it.
t has been in the 90s here now for 3 week. Humidity so bad. I am doing nothing but read. movies, sleep . If I don't go out real early to shop then I have to wait until after 7pm.
Jean. I hope you are not getting any of the stormy weather that is down that area. I watch in on Tv and looks so cooling. Would stick with the heat though. Our poor farmers are having to plant crops again Corn is pretty well burned and no rain.
They are saying it is first day of Summer today. Feels like we have had it for a long time. Wondering about July and August our hot months.
Part of Texas Family suppose to come up day after July 4th. Grandson was going to rebuild porch but if this heat we can forget it. Good job for next spring. Rather go someplace. SIL wants to go to Mammoth Cave as he has never been. That sound better to me. I love caving.
Good almost afternoon from rainy, drizzly Auburn. We are getting the rain from the hurricane that has dispersed and hit the Louisiana coast. We've had enough rain now and the fall garden I planted last weekend is probably much too wet. I'll just have to wait and see. This rain has also put the kibosh on the pruning I need to do out front. However, yesterday, my neighbor's yard man sent his helpers over and they cut some limbs overhanging my roof and cleaned the gutters--so that's a plus.
Jeanne, Google Molly Maids and see if they have a franchise in your area. Son Tim found them here--I don't know if they are only local, but their cleaning crews are efficient and I like that they work quickly AND that they change my sheets. That's a job that has become pretty hard for me to do by myself.
Sharon, you seem to be getting up to speed--but don't forget to take care of yourself and don't over do it! I hope Bunny will perk up now that she's finished her antibiotics. She's had a tough time and so have you--it's not fun to see a beloved pet lose her oomph because of the meds.
I'm heading to my bedroom for a lie down and a read. I'm rereading a Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum novel. Not as much fun as some other mystery/detective writers, but haven't read it in a long time.
Tim is taking me to lunch tomorrow and if he has time, I hope he'll feel up to stopping at the library so I can pick up some books to read.
I hope all our Buddies are doing well today, especially Jane who hasn't been feeling up to par.
Sue
Hi, Ladies! Nothing much going on around here - as usual. I went to the pool and to coffee, but that's it for the day.
Sue, I hope we get some of the rain from your storm. I know you've been inundated, but they keep telling us it's going to rain here, but then it doesn't. It's supposed to start sometime late today and rain for the next couple of days.
Have a good rest-of-the-week, Buddies.
Well this week hasn't been good to me...so far...I had a blood vessel to rupture under my eye...thank God wasn't in my eye...resulting in a black eye.....
Then I foolishly walked a mile in shoes that rubbed a blister on my heel......which is red and painful.....I'm putting AB ointment on it and praying for a fast healing....very hot and humid...don't know if we will get rain from the new tropical store Cindy.....hope everyone else is having a better week...Darlene
Darlene, so sorry about your black eye. That's always so embarrassing. And the blister just hurts. Ouch!
Jeanne, I hope you get some relief from your heat wave. And find some house-cleaners. Sue had a good suggestion. Check your area for something like Molly Maids. I think that's a franchise, so there should be a group in an area as large as yours.
Marilyn, is your back better? I hope so.
Evening, Buddies!
Darlene....those dang ruptured blood vessels. I've had them in my eye frequently, and that's nasty looking, too.
Marilyn....sorry about the back and side pain.
Sue...glad Cindy didn't hit your area badly.
Hi Sharon and Mary and Jeanne
Somehow the day got away from me. The food poison is out of my system, it seems, and that feels good.
We've had rain off and on today and that cooled things down some.
Jane
I am doing well no back or side pain for the lasst couple of days. I am just busy busy since we got home. Getting back in the groove so to speak,.
Hi Gals. Sue, I'm so glad you have the cleaners and that your neighbor's workers did some work for you. I hope you don't get too much rain from Cindy. Believe it or not, it's supposed to curve its way up here and douse us some more. It's raining lightly again today. I'm getting awfully tired of gloomy days and we really don't need anymore rain right now. Come August, it will be another matter.
Jeanne, I"m so sorry it's so hot there. I hope it cools down soon. Yes, Molly's Maids is a franchise, so you should be able to find them there. I have an independent worker which carries a risk since she isn't bonded or insured, but she was recommended highly by a neighbor who has had her for 15 yrs.
Jane, so glad you're feeling better.
Mary, sometimes quiet is good. ;)
Darlene, sorry your week has been so lousy. Why do things come in bunches?
I'm back from PT, the cleaners, and the grocer. I got stuff put away and am now eating lunch. Bunny's appt is at 4:15 to get her staples removed. Nothing much tomorrow. Sharon
Nothing going on here. We've have some lovely soft rain today - so far since midnight 1.5". I'm delighted to have some right now. My plants are loving it.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Jane, I'm glad you're feeling better and I hope tomorrow brings 100% improvement!
Jeanne, that kind of heat up north must be unbearable when you're used to cooler summers. I hope you've had some relief now.
Mary, we had a lot of rain overnight, but my rain gauge broke during a very cold night during January and I haven't found a replacement. I'm always glad for rain, although I'm ready for sunshine for a few days.
Buddies, I'm going back to the last page and will return with more replies as soon as I do. When I try to go back after posting, it disappears!
Sue
Darlene, I'm sorry about your black and blue eye, the blisters, and how hot and humid it is. Have you had lots of rain, too?
Marilyn, it's great that you back and side are now free from pain. It must have been due to your long trip back from your vacation.
Joy, we haven't heard from you for a while. Did you get lots of rain yesterday? Check in and let us know how you are.
Sue
Rain comes and goes here...clears off, sun comes out, clouds come over, and it rains a tiny bit...repeat...repeat.
;D
jane
It sounds like we are all pretty much in the same weather pattern--heat, rain, clear, rain. Our grass is growing so fast, the landscapers can't keep up with it. The HVAC guy was back today. A little low on freon, but otherwise okay. Since the unit is 10 yrs old, we are kind of holding our breaths.
Last night I got by with a Tramadol and 2 Tylenol. I was so happy as that was the first night without even half of an oxycontin. I took the same tonight and am wide awake at 1 AM. Grrrrr. Glad I can sleep in tomorrow. It's such a pain not to be able to sleep! And yet, I have been dozing during the day. Go figure. My knee is hurting some tonight too.
How is your knee doing, Mary? I remember what the dr. said, but pain wise and walking wise, how is it?
It looked like Birmingham got a tornado and bad storms yesterday. Did you have any problems, Sue?
Jane, I'm glad you're feeling better.
All for now.. Guess I'll play some solitaire. Sharon
It's been very quiet in here lately.
Sharon, my knee is doing much better pain-wise - except when I "sit to stand". And, surprisingly to me, during the night - toward morning, actually. I don't understand that, but.... I've been doing with just my usual muscle relaxant before bed, with maybe some XS acetaminophen once or twice sometime during the day. The injection on Monday in the right knee (non-operated one) didn't seem to have much effect - at least not yet.
We just got the edge of "Cindy" here. I have about 3" of rain in the gauge since early Thursday morning - and that was as a nice slow rain. We're headed to Fort Morgan (which got hit pretty hard) next Saturday, so hope there wasn't too much damage, and that there isn't another storm heading that way. Margaret is planning to come here next Friday evening and sleep here. Then we'll leave first thing Saturday morning. It's about an 8-hour drive. It's looking like we'll have about 14-16 through the week. I'm looking forward to some good seafood and maybe even some blue crabs. Yum!
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Actually,we did not have the predicted flood and inundation that was predicted (and
possible hurricanes) at least not here in Baton Rouge. However, a lot of places DID
have flooding due to heavy rains. The grounds here are still soaked from the flooding
we had in the Spring. Sun is shining brightly right now but that can change at any time. ::)
Joy
Good morning, Buddies. It's almost 11:00 and I'm just "putzin'" around this morning. I stayed up late to reread a book I've read at least 3 times--you can see that boredom has set in! It's pouring rain right now--we've had so much rain the past couple of weeks--and this is quite a down pour, so no yard work for me this morning. I'd planned to dig up new mimosa trees in hopes of curtailing their growth.
When I looked out my bedroom window when I got up this morning, I see that the bush beans I planted last week have sprouted and unless they get TOO much rain should produce quite a nice fall crop of beans. Probably some weeds, too!
I guess I'll be looking for something to read shortly and won't do much else today. I have lots of weeding and pruning to do, but it won't be done in the rain.
Jane, you sound more like yourself this morning, and I hope you're well on your way to feeling great.
Sharon, we didn't have a tornado or high winds here yesterday, but that could change any minute. I'm sorry that you had a tough night and hope you can catch up on your sleep today.
Mary, I'm sorry about the continued knee pain. I hope it clears up in time for your trip to the Gulf. I envy that! I wish I could go down to the beach and just enjoy sitting outside in the sunshine (and there's not much of that down there today!).
Joy, it's good to see you checking in and that you didn't get all that heavy rain. My son's family in the New Orleans area have had fairly nice weather, too. Hurray for the sunshine at your place today!
I guess I'll be staying inside most of today--I need to find something to read that I haven't read in a while. Tim didn't have time to take me to the library after we had lunch yesterday. I have a volunteer taking me to the dentist on Monday--maybe she wouldn't mind stopping at the library afterwards--it will depend on the length of my teeth cleaning.
Have a good day and stay tuned to the weather forecast!
Sue
Sue, I bet you're really bored without a new book to read and wet weather outside.
Mary, it doesn't sound tooo bad if you can get by with a muscle relaxer and ex tylenol. Too bad your shot didn't work though. Your trip, as usual, sounds wonderful. Eat lots of seafood for me!!
Joy, glad you didn't get anymore rain in BR when you're still drying out.
I got to sleep about 2:30 and slept till 10:00. Then I read the paper and my SS lesson and got dressed. After that, I went to visit the wife of our SS leader. She has been house bound for months and now they've called in hospice. I had sent her a note but hadn't visited, so did so. She doesn't have an ounce of fat on her body and spends much of the day sleeping. She gets up for a late breakfast and stays up in her wheelchair for 2-3 hrs, so I timed my visit for then.
I still haven't done my exercises, but will in a bit. I hope everyone has a nice day. Take care, Sharon
Afternoon, Buddies!
Cool, beautiful day here....upper 60s...so I got a walk in early and then did the grocery store thing for a couple items for supper tonight. We're having Gary and Kathy who just got home from a trip through the Canadian west and Glacier, etc. with our bank club. They're exhausted from the train travel...24 hours on Amtrak out here is NOT a nice experience.
Time to sit down and rest for a bit and then continue with the laundry.
jane
We're back from SS & church, getting gas & picking up some furnace filters. Have now eaten and put in a load of towels. That's about it for my constructive activities for the day.
Jane, glad you're getting some nice weather for a change. Enjoy your dinner tonight with your friends.
Hi to all. Sharon
Hi my Buddies :) I've been doing stuff slowly. The med I am on has me somewhat lightheaded. Sat on the back deck for awhile. Blue sky and a breeze made it very enjoyable. When Max wanted back inside we came inside.
Good afternoon, Buddies. It was still damp from last night's rain when I woke up, but the sun came out before I was dressed for SS and Church. Olyne picked me up and afterwards brought me home. We had a guest preacher as our two pastors (a married couple) were at Montreat leading a couple of camps--I think some of our youth were attending summer camps/conferences.
The sun is shining and I should have been outside weeding and trimming shrubs, but instead fixed and ate lunch, finished reading this morning's paper, and after cleaning up the lunch dishes, I went back to my bedroom and have been reading a paper back novel I've read previously, but had forgotten the plot.
It's nice to see posts from Jane, Sharon, and GinnyAnn this afternoon. I hope all are well and enjoying a nice day.
Sue
Evening, Buddies....a strange day here....upper 50s most of the day. I had to dig out a fleece jacket and heavier jeans for a short walk. Weird for this late in June. It's either way too hot or way too cold!
Jane
That IS odd, Jane, but I saw a cold front moving across the country. We are to be down in the low 80's with low humidity (unheard of here in the summer), but that is cool for us at this time.
Ginny, so glad to see your post and that you got out on your deck with your dog. Have you talked to your doctor about the light-headedness from your med? If not, you should. You could fall with that.
Sue, you sound as motivated as I do. I started a new (to me) Danielle Steele book last night. Had trouble putting it down.
I took a Melatonin again last night and am so sleepy still at 11:00 AM that I can hardly keep awake. Think I will break it in half tonight. I did sleep well though. My knee is still hurting a lot, so I put a brace on it today to support it. It is helping a little. I haven't done my exercises yet, but my cleaning girl is here, so I'll wait till she leaves.
I did get my church news notices in, so that's done for the week. Yesterday, I sent in our passport #'s to Brian so we can get on base without much hassle. SC does not have an approved drivers license yet, so we have to use our passports.
Not much else to report here. PT tomorrow. Hi to Mary, Joy, Darlene and Marilyn. Sharon
Hi gals....still nursing the blister on my heel....haven't walked last few days...because of it....can sure tell the difference....I do enjoy my walks....thinking of looking for some heel protectors.....our church is having VBS..this week..so I volunteered to go in and help with getting them registered...some of them did it on line...we had over 50.....so far....will go back in morning...9 to 12.....it finally cooled down some...really need rain....well better go get clothes from dryer....hope u all have a good week..Darlene
Hi gals! It's been very quiet and dull around here. I got my pre-beach haircut this morning, and will go for my mani/pedi on Wednesday. That's about all the excitement until we leave for the beach on Saturday.
I got my copy of The Tennessee Conservationist magazine today. It's mostly about the state parks and natural areas of TN. There's an article about the upcoming eclipse in this issue. Do y'all know about it? The eclipse will be 21 August, and will literally cross the US from around Portland, OR, to the Georgia coast. Chattanooga will be in the "area of totality" about 2:30 that afternoon. I'm excited that we'll be able to experience that. Unless Marilyn is getting some of it, I guess I'm the only one here who will get such a good view.
Hi, Buddies....still very pleasant weather-wise here...in mid 70s today.
Plumber finally came this morning...and apologized...he said our request got buried in all the AC calls they had when the weather was terrible, and he thought one of the other guys had taken care of us. When Ray went back Friday, Jim (one of the co-owners) saw the request and he called at 8:00 this morning and was here by 8:15. He had to "rotor rooter" out the kitchen sink line. What a difference now.
We then went on to CR to see about a new dehumidifer. We found we could get the same one that was highly rated online from Amazon for $40.00 less than Best Buy wanted and it'll be delivered to our door. The interesting thing we found, too, was that this same dehumidifier is available at Amazon for about 4 different prices, so it pays to check carefully!
Home now and then tomorrow afternoon we have to go to Iowa City for my eye appt at Visual Sciences there at U of Ia Hospitals and Clinics. It's a followup, so hope for good news.
jane
Hi Buddies. I started this post and hit the wrong key and was totally knocked off Seniors and Friends. I got back in and here I am. I've been outside for the past 45 minutes pulling up oak tree sprouts and weeds as well as cutting back unwanted trees.
One of the Village Friends picked me up this morning at 11:45 and took me to Tim's dentist (now mine) for my 6 month checkup. The hygienist I had today did a good job and gave me some tips about cleaning a bone thingie that has been in the roof of my mouth since I was a kid. She gave me a plastic thing that can squirt around it to help get food out--it's been a problem all my life. So I was happy with that. Nothing new to fix, though, so that was a good visit.
When I came home, I fixed lunch, ate it, and laid down on my bed and read for a hour or so. Then I went outside and pulled up oak seedlings (2 trugs full) and other weeds. I'm trying to get my yard back into shape and I have lots of unwanted plants running amok! I'm inside for the rest of the afternoon. I'll turn on the evening news programs soon and try to find something I'd like to eat--I might make a Waldorf salad with apples, nuts, and celery. That usually hits the spot on a hot day.
Sharon, I'm guessing Brian has quarters on the base. I forget just where he is stationed now. When are you going to visit? I'm glad you slept well last night. If we had high winds here in Auburn, it must have happened when I was sleeping. No reports of damage here.
Darlene, I'm surprised that you are needing rain. We've had more than enough the past week. We're finally having a sunny day today. Our church is having VBS this week, too, but since I can't drive yet, I am not able to help. Last year I helped with registration.
Mary, I envy you the upcoming beach trip. I'd sure love to leave town for a week! I have been reading about the eclipse, too, and we are expected to see some of it during the day. Don't wear yourself out getting ready for the trip to the beach! Are you renting the same condos this year?
Jane, hurray for plumber Jim to realize your request hadn't been answered! I'd like to hear your results of the dehumidifier purchased at Amazon. We've been so dry here until this week that I haven't even turned my dehumidifier on this summer. I have my fingers crossed for good news tomorrow from the eye appointment.
It's time for the evening news programs and I need to think about something to eat. I'm not hungry, though, as I woke up late for breakfast and ate lunch about 1:30 after my dental appointment.
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi again! Duplicate tonight. I don't think we did too well tonight, but probably not a bust, either. They haven't posted the results yet.
Sue, we're in the same house (both sides of a duplex) that we're rented for the last 10-12 years. We've never used a condo - always too many people for that. Fortunately, I don't have to do much any more to get ready to go - just get stuff that I need. Nowadays, I just pay for the house. Everybody else does everything else. :smitten:
Hi Sue, glad you didn't have weather problems. I don't envy you your tree sprouts all over your yard. That sounds like a really major job. Good on the dentist and good luck on the eye dr. Brian is stationed at McGuire AFB in northern NJ. It is part of a tripartite base representing Army, Navy & AF. Brian is Vice Commander of the Mobility Unit there and yes, he's required to live on base. They have a hotel on base, too, so that's where all of us will be staying. We will be there 5-9. On the 10th, the moving packers are coming in to start the process of moving him out. He and Traecy closed on their new house in Belleville, IL last week. Traecy and Braeden flew to St Louis, rented a car and went to the U of Mo Freshman orientation for 2 days. In the meantime, Brian & Sean drove one of their cars down to meet them at the house, where he was able to garage it, use Traecy's rental and then all 4 fly back home after they did the paper work on the closing! It's a good thing he is good at strategic planning! :D
Mary, I hope you have your usual wonderful seaside vacation with your family. I think you've got it right to write a check and let everyone else take care of the rest.
I'm back from PT. My knee was hurting quite a bit yesterday and I was worried about it, but my gal says that it is probably some scar tissue forming and did some deep massage and laser work on the sore area as well as doing my usual exercises and bicycle.
I don't remember if I mentioned that I had lost my little tracfone cell phone, but I had. I had called Kohl's-negative, stopped specially at Harris Teeters today--negative, went to pick up cleaning & asked there--negative, went out to hang the cleaning in the back seat of the car and guess what I saw on the floor?!! I was so happy, because I was about to go buy a real smart phone and I really didn't want the hassle right now. I had looked everywhere in the front of the car but hadn't considered the back seat. Anyway, I'm a happy camper now.
Nothing else scheduled for the rest of the day. Finish my book, maybe. Sharon
Good afternoon Ladies. Sorry I haven't been here for a couple of days, but I did come to read. Not a whole lot is new here, Just going about the usualy daily things I always do. the gym, walking freckles, making bread, and so on We will be leaving agin the week of the 16th to go to Vancouver Washington and to Portland to the the Eye Institute for Keith's eye exam. We will stay at Craig's in Vancouver and Corey will drive us to the Eye Institute on Wednesday. Vancouver is just over the Columbia river from Portland. I still have some paperwork to fill out and some additional paperwork to go over w2ith Keith so that he fully nunderstands the details.
Freckles and I will visit the cancer center tomorrow. So I need to wipe her down with the foam dry shampoo so there will be nothing on her that would affect the patients having Chemo. (not sure if that is affect or effect)
Hello Buddies. I've been out to my once a month luncheon bridge at Azalea Place, a local retirement community. Some of the members live there. We had lunch and then played cards in a different room than we usually use. They were having a party in that room today--might have been someone's birthday.
It's sunny and finally pretty warm here. I really should go outside and do a little more pruning, but I'm not in the mood, so will change into my "soft clothes" as Mary calls them and stay inside where it's cool.
Mary, I know you'll enjoy being at the beach with your children, grandchildren, and ? whoever else might be coming. I am VERY ENVIOUS! Enjoy--and I know you will--and don't eat too many shrimp!
Sharon, is Brian retiring or is now reassigned to Belleville? Either way, it sounds as if they've chosen Belleville for a permanent home. And Braedan will be eligible for in state tuition--which is always a good deal these days.
Marilyn, you are ONE BUSY WOMAN! I'm glad Keith has an appointment at the Eye Institute--and hope that they can find a solution for his vision problems. Keep us posted. I am sure that Freckles will be a big hit at the cancer center tomorrow.
Not much else to report. Hello to Jane, GinnyAnn, and other Buddies looking in today. Have a nice afternoon and evening.
Sue
Marilyn, I, too, hope Keith finds a solution to his eye problems at the eye Institute. Have a safe drive. How many miles is it to Portland from your place? I'm sure everyone was delighted to see Freckles today at the Cancer Ctr.
Sue, Brian is retiring after 25 yrs, but he will find another job. Scott AFB has said they will offer him a contract position in October when he is officially retired, but I think he is kind of looking around to see if there is something better. Anyway, he has Scott as a backup. Braeden will be going to college in MO, so not in-state tuition, but he has some scholarships. I'm still surprised he chose MO over Purdue or U of IL. I'll find out the details during our visit. Anyway, they like Belleville and are in a good school district for Sean as he has 3 more years of HS.
I played bridge today too and had lunch there. My cards were horrible and so was my play! But the company was fun.
A guy was supposed to be here at 1:00 to detail my car, but he misplaced my information, so after I called him, we rescheduled for Friday. Obviously not too well organized.
Mary, you were talking about the eclipse. Colombia, SC (2 hrs south of us) is supposed to be the best site to see it on the east coast. I doubt we'll drive down, but I do plan to watch from here. I remember seeing a total eclipse in Indiana back when Melanie was in 1st grade!! If anyone plans to watch it, do be sure to buy the special protective glasses. Sun glasses won't work. The website is https//eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety It was listed in our paper today. Hope your bridge was better than mine.
I've done my exercises and am currently icing my knee. I sure will be glad when it gets back to something like normal. Hi to all. Sharon
Hi folks! I haven't written much, because I haven't been doing much. Mostly playing on the computer, knitting, and watching NCIS reruns. Pretty bad!
Marilyn, I hope all works out for Keith. I know you'll be letting us know.
Sharon, best wishes to Brian in his retirement. When is your NJ trip?
Sue, we always had oak seedlings in the yard, but the lawnmower took care of that (operated by someone other than me). They can be a nuisance, though.
jane, I hope your doctor visits go okay. Seems that's all we do.
Hugs to Darlene, Jeanne, Ginny Ann, and anybody else I forgot.
Sharon I'm not sure of the exact mileage to Portland I do know on a good day with just normal traffic it takes about 4-4.5 hours depending non potty breaks and a lunch stop. Maybe 5 hours would be more accurate. However, The traffic get pretty dicey and the last time we went it took us 2.5 hours just to get through Portland traffic., with a grand total of 7 hours driving. I am n ot looking forward to another long drive so soon.
Corey and Maddie are getting Married on August 21 in the afternoon. We have all been invited for Brunch in our pajamas at 9am and the eclipse starts at 9.06. They are getting married at Black Butte Ranch which is another long drive for me. Then I get to take a long break until Christmas and the california visit to Gilbert's. I am wondering about that visit since Sarah is divorcing him and he might be losing the house.
Hi Buddies. Another busy day here. I woke up about 7:30, ate breakfast, read the morning paper, dressed in work clothes, put in a load of wash, and went outside to dig up more oak seedlings, pull weeds, etc. I came inside about 10:00 and showered, dressed to go to bridge, worked today's crossword puzzle, and ate lunch. I talked to Merilin on the phone about her upcoming surgery in July, phoned Kathy at the church office, and Terri pick me up for bridge and we went around the block to pick up Libba and out to Sara's house to play. I had some good hands and some not so good, played some well and some not so well--a fairly usual day at my Wednesday bridge club. Terri came in after we dropped off Libba and we drank a glass of wine.
Now I've watched the news and will check out a long western movie on TCM. Tim is coming by tomorrow to take me to lunch and afterwards to Kroger, so I must get my grocery list ready this evening.
I hope you've all had a good day.
Sue
I've been having Fibro days. :( Didn't even bother to get dressed today. Ray usually suggests I get into day clothes but he let it go today. So far I have been able to prepare supper for us. :) Read all the posts, but didn't take notes. :-[ Hi to all the Buddies.
Storms here again and rain possible through the 4th, so getting some reading and knitting done.
Eye exam went well...no signs of macular degeneration or glaucoma. They want me to try getting along without my glasses to get an idea about lenses when cataract surgery comes up. I have "monovision"...one eye is far sighted and other is near sighted...which some people wear a contact lens to get...so they think I could pass eye test for driver's license without glasses. I feel safer wearing the glasses for driving, though.
Bridge was fun though I didn't place in top 3...still enjoyable.
Quiet days ahead with all the rain and storms.
Jane
Ginny Ann, sorry the fibro is giving you such a hard time lately.
jane, I saw on our weather that Iowa was in a line of really severe stuff. Glad to hear you're still there and keeping safe. BTW, just out of curiosity, do y'all have a storm shelter? I just wondered how often folks in the Midwest actually have them.
Nothing doing around here. Silver Sneakers this morning, and we will have the Chef's Demonstration this afternoon. Bridge here after supper. It's a cloudy day, and rain is predicted for later and the next couple of days.
re: BTW, just out of curiosity, do y'all have a storm shelter
We almost all have basements and that's where we're told to go...and under a heavy workbench if tornado coming. Those without basements are told to go to an inside room...closet, etc. without windows. Those in mobile home parks have a "shelter house" where they go. In the schools we were told to take kids to inside hallways.
Walk is finished...a nice low 70s out there, but lots of dark clouds.
Ray's gone golfing and when he comes home, we're going to do some window cleaning.
jane
Hi Gals, I'm back from PT and the grocery and am eating lunch. Pooped as usual.
Ginny, I'm sorry the fibro has you in its grips. No fun. I always have some, but mine doesn't seem as extreme as yours or others I know. Of course, the knee and the back take up the slack! :( I hope you get to feeling better.
Jane, sounds as if you've had good weather and pretty good bridge. Our weather has been great for the last week, but I just can't get out and walk and take advantage of it. Unfortunately, the 90's and high humidity are returning next week.
Mary, our trip is from the 5th to the 9th. Not long, but I'm sure it will be long enough even though enjoyable. It's so good that you are able to exercise and also play bridge right there in your center. I really need to start going to the weekly bridge games at the Lake House, but I just haven't felt like making the effort.
Marilyn, that is a long drive. Do pad your seat this next time. Maybe Gilbert will come up to see you at Christmas if he no longer has his home. So sad. I hope he is getting back on his feet.
Sue, hope you got your grocery list made and were able to complete your shopping. You surely aren't mowing the lawn these days. Can't you get your mower to mow them down like Mary said? Hope the movie was good. I considered it but ended up watching the HGTV channel.
Hi to Darlene, Jeanne, Joy, and? Sharon
I want to wish everyone a Happy and safe 4th July...my daughter is picking me up in the morning and we will meet up with my 3 sons...her brothers...and families for a holiday get together...we don't all get together often..so looking forward to it....it's about a 4 hour trip.....so hi to all and hope you get to be with family this holiday...Darlene
Hi Buddies. I had a nice lunch date with Tim at the Amsterdam Café--I had an incredibly delicious baked salmon. We each had a glass of draft beer--different kinds. Then we went to Ollie's, a discount store that had queen size sheets on sale for $9.99! I bought a set as I'd bought one last summer and have enjoyed them. They are not as large as the ones I've purchased from Lands End or LLBean and are much easier to handle when making up the bed. And they are certainly a lot cheaper than Lands End or Bean's!
GinnyAnn, I'm sorry you've been having Fibro episodes? Does the weather seem to trigger it? I hope you feel better soon.
Jane, good luck with your eye exam. Do you wear glasses for everything--and have you had any cataract surgery? Since I had my cataract surgery, I only wear dime store reading glasses if I'm reading for a long time after dark--and never wear them during the day time--not even when driving. However, when I was driving before my fall after dark, I took a pair of distance glasses along if I was going to be in an unfamiliar place.
Mary, I don't have a storm shelter, but when our tornado siren goes off, I take a sofa cushion and something to read into my long hallway between the living spaces and the bedrooms. I sit on the cushion and read as long as the lights stay on if it's dark. If it's not dark, I can usually read until the all clear sounds. I do have a friend who moved here from Michigan who had a shelter built in her yard next to her house and she enters it as soon as she hears the warning. Very few people here have full basements.
Sharon, I have so many large trees that I have very little grass to mow. I have planted shrubs everywhere they will thrive and leave the rest bare. I do have a small area of my back yard that is not planted with azaleas and it has a small grassy area. I mow it with an old rotary push mower--no motor--but this summer I've only had to mow it once!
Darlene, thanks for your wishes for the 4th. It sounds like you're going to have a great family get together. Tim and Kris are going out of town to visit friends over the weekend, so I'll be staying home alone unless someone decides to come over or calls to ask me to go out an eat.
Auburn City puts on a 4th of July show at the high school football stadium with is about 3 miles from my house. It's down hill from me, so after it gets dark and they start shooting the fireworks, I can take a chair out onto my drive way and see the high ones from here. Then the rest of the evening after the show I hear lots of fire crackers and bottle rockets being set off around my neighborhood. I'm glad we've had lots of rain as that lessens the fire damage from that kind of stuff!
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
I see my eye dr tomorrow for the 6 month check up on my cataract and the MD. I do think I already p;osted this but Sue's comment to Jane about ther eye appt has me wondering and I can't find my post.
Marilyn, it is always good to stay up-to-date with eye appts. So many things can occur in our later years. I wear glasses for everything, although I am far-sighted and don't need them to get around. My last check-up said I had some time yet before I needed cataract surgery. I think Mom was in her 80's before she needed them.
Sue, that explains why you need to do the sprout removal by hand. I'm sorry you have no plans for the 4th, but we don't either since we will be leaving the next morning.
Darlene, it sounds like you will have a wonderful holiday with your family. Ours is just going to be the rest of the week. Have lots of fun.
Mary, are you leaving tomorrow for the beach? That sticks in my mind. Anyway, have a wonderful time.
My car detail man called to reschedule since it has rained and is supposed to do some more today. Consequently, he is now scheduled for the 22nd of July because we each have vacations in between.
I have a couple errands to run, but nothing major. Have a good day everyone & Hi to those I didn't mention. Sharon
No rain today...but it's getting very humid. I have my walk finished and have been working on computer stuff and family business. Very frustrating talking to Vanguard. VERY. FRUSTRATING.
Off to cool down and lower my blood pressure!!
jane
I wrote a post about 10 minutes ago, but it disappeared. It's been raining here this morning and I got caught in a downpour about 10:30 when I was out front pulling up oak seedlings. After I fixed and ate lunch, I went back outside and put the pulled seedlings down by the curb. I'm ready for my afternoon "lie down and read time". I hope all are having a good day--and Jane, I sympathize with your Vanguard frustrations. I have that problem, too!
Sharon, safe traveling tomorrow and enjoy your visit with Brian's family. I hope the travel weather is good for you.
Marilyn, I think your eye post was at least 3 pages back, but I'm not sure. I do remember seeing it.
Hi to Every Buddy. I hope you're all having a good day and that your holiday plans are progressing nicely.
Sue
My eye appointment went well, no progression on the MD and the cataracts are n ot ready to be removed yet. He did tell me to get stronger readers of a strength not sold over the counter., So I will have to go back to the Optical center at the de to buy reader, 4+ or up to 5+ depending, he told me to bring something to read with them before I buy them. Gee Whiz those are strong. I have been using 2.75, so 400 or 500 sounds awfully strong to me. I will go over there Monday Or Wednesday to get the new ones.
Marilyn, glad your eye appointment went well.
Sue, watching fireworks from a lawnchair in your front yard sounds like a great idea to me. I hope it doesn't rain.
Jane, is Vanguard your cable/internet provider? Sorry you're having problems. Hope you get it solved before long.
Sharon, I know you'll have a great time with your family In NJ.
Margaret is here, the car is mostly loaded - except for refrigerated stuff. We should get away okay in the morning. I did get in my bridge game this afternoon. There were some very strange hands, but we didn't do too badly - won 0.31 MP.
Hold the fort while we're on the road.
Mary...Vanguard is a mutual funds company.largest one, I think. I finally got "Katelyn" who spoke English I could understand and it turns out my first effort had saved as a draft, so I could finish it up.
Beautiful Sat. here... mid 70s and a nice breeze. I just finished my walk to town. There were a lot of people with kayaks headed to the river and white water park.
I have the bed aheets in the washer and want to continue work on the windows. When you have about 30, it takes a while!ðŸ˜
Jane
Eye dr called me last evening to tell me the scan showed a problem with my left eye and I am to see a Retina Specialist. The virteous that breaks up with age is breaking up and there is a piece that is hanging on to the retina like gum. He said it may continue to break up or stick and will break up whenever I eventually have cataract surgery. For now we are just going to wait and watch it to see if it breaks loose if and when it does the vision in that eiy will improve. So I will go get my readers and hope for the best. He gave me a chart with a grid for me to look at every day to see if the lines get more wavy if they do that is a sign that the MD is increasing.
Marilyn, when we have a problem with our eyes, it's scary. I hope the new readers work for you.
Sue, I don't leave until early Wed AM. Flight is at 7:45 AM Back on Sun. afternoon. Sorry you got rained on.
Jane, isn't it the most frustrating thing when the customer service reps speak with such a heavy accent you can't understand them! I'm surprised mutual funds have that kind of agent though. Glad you got it solved in the long run.
It's warmer here, but I haven't been out much. I did go get my hair cut at noon, but that's it. I also pressed the collars on a bunch of John's golf shirts. If he would just hang them up right, they would be fine! Grrrr.
I've also been on line to buy a couple books for the younger grandson so he doesn't feel left out. Yesterday, I got some earrings to put in the waist purses I got the girls. They are great for people who are running or going to track meets, etc & don't want a regular purse. I hope they like them. I don't do very well on buying things for Brian's wife. She and I have very dissimilar tastes. I'm going to tell the girls that they can switch and swap if they want. Brian's retirement gift is a check to use for a shadow box for his medals and something else for the new house. Also a check for Braeden for HS graduation. Already gave a check to the other grandson who graduated from college. I have books for the 2 little boys. We'll be celebrating someone or something every other minute. So looking forward to it though.
Mary, I'm sure you're on your way to the beach. Have fun! Good on the partial bridge pts.
Sharon
Marilyn, I'm glad your eye appointment went well. However, do you have beginning symptoms of the MD? Perhaps that's why you're having problems finding readers that help. Keep us posted and good luck! Good luck with the specialist. I saw a retina specialist for about 5 years, but no change to the dark spot on my retina and I don't have to see him now.
Mary, you're probably almost at your condos now. I hope the traffic wasn't too heavy and everyone got there safely. For a few years after moving here, I had Alex and Nick here over the 4th, so drove down hill to the Winn Dixie parking lot and watched from there, but the traffic was so bad that coming home was a night mare. So I finally convinced them we could see from up here and I fixed treats we could eat out on the driveway!
Jane, I've had Vanguard stocks for a long time, but I'm not putting money in, now, just letting the interest build up. I'm making pretty good interest on the stocks I have, so that's OK.
Sharon, are you going to Brian's change of command in New Jersey or visiting them back in Illinois? I am not sure which was going to happen, but hope you have a good visit, no matter where it takes place.
I hope you're all having a nice weekend.
Sue
Sue, it is Brian's retirement, not change of command and is in NJ. He is moving to IL. He may however work on contract with Scott AFB, but not active duty. Nice that you can see the fireworks from home. We can't, so just watch them on TV. They used to have nice ones at Sun City Hilton Head, but they have never done them here. They have beautiful ones in Charlotte though.
Tomorrow, I go in for my annual cardiologist visit and probably will schedule an echo gram. I also plan to get a mani/pedi on my way home and stop at the library to get some books to take with me. I have to have something to read in the airports and on planes.
We're back from SS & church and received a bag of fresh green beans from one of our friends there. Need to go get them snapped and started cooking. I've also put in a load of towels.
That's all here. Hope Mary & gang arrive safely at the beach and have a great time. Jane, I can't remember what you are up to. Have a good day anyway. Sharon
We got here safely, but the traffic was the worst we've ever seen. It took us 10 hours to make the usually 8-hour trip, including 3 detours, with slow-ups on each of the detours. And that was pretty much true of the folks who came from SC and from TX, too. But the beach is still lovely and the weather is great. I put a photo on FB, if anyone can look there. Over the winter and during the tropic storm a couple of weeks ago, the beach in front of the house is about 100 feet less than it has been in previous years. Friends and family are all good, and more to come over the next couple of days.
Marilyn, sorry about your macular degeneration. I'm treating early glaucoma. I could handle losing my hearing(I think), but I'll do almost anything to take care of my eyes.
Sharon, I know you'll have a great at your family event.
jane, glad you're getting some good weather for a change.
Sue, enjoy the fireworks.
Happy Fourth to all the Buddies.
Mary...lots of sand being lost on South Padre Island,too. Every couple of years, they dredge it out of the Brownsville Channel and blow it through a huge pipe up to the northern part of the island.
Very humid here today...and to continue through the week with temps in upper 80s. I did walk this morning and then came back and got the car for some errands to the bank, WalMart and the grocery store.
A dehumidifer we ordered from Amazon...$40.00 cheaper than anywhere we looked...and delivered to our door free came today and Ray and I wrestled it to the basement. Thank heavens for a heavy duty handcart to get it to the basement.
Have a safe 4th!!
jane
Jane, good deal on the dehumidifier. Our weather is about the same.
Mary, sorry it took you so long to get there, but enjoy every minute you're there.
I'm home from the cardiologist--nothing new, a mani/pedi, and a stop at CVS for more melatonin. Now I need to staaart packing.
Happy 4th to you all! Sharon
I know the beaches "move around" - they are dynamic things. This is just more dramatic than we've seen before in this location. It's still wonderful!
Sharon, glad you had a good visit with the cardiologist.
jane, I hate doing in the local stores, but I do love Amazon Prime! (And y'all know how I hate to "shop" in any case. 8) )
Hugs to all!
Hi Buddies. I've had a busy morning. I woke up early as my "Molly Maids" were scheduled for today instead of their usual Tuesday---and of course they were late as they were trying to do their Monday and Tuesday jobs today so they don't have to work tomorrow. While I was waiting for them, I worked in my front yard--cutting out more mimosa seedlings (and some of them are getting pretty big!).
When I took some mail down to my mail box, my neighbor across the street was out putting mail into her mail box, so I walked over and we had a short chat. Her husband has beginning stages of dementia, so I don't see him much anymore. I was glad to be able to talk to Peggy, though. She is pretty much confined to home except for taking him to doctor appointments.
I've had a late lunch and it's almost 2:30 here, now, so I'm off to find a book to read and will lie down for a while after I put the sheets the Molly Maids took off my bed in the dryer.
Have a nice afternoon, Buddies.
Sue
MaryZ. Now if you like Amazon and you are a Prime User. Take time on July10th. ending at 2am July 12 for their big Prime Day. Only they can buy.
Its better than the One they have the day after Thanksgiving. I always buy on that one.. They have it all over in 13 countries It use to run just for 24 hours. My daughter used Prime a lot and I go through her account
Can't really think of anything I need. Bought both my Computer Tablets on their last big clearance.
Sue I have a close friend who her husband had Alzhiemers in it later stage now. I hadnt seen them all winter and took 2 lbs of cherries over last week. She has aged 10 years. They do never seem to go out of their homes and their children live clear across the country. Its hard as now he doesn't seem to recognize me at all and he was my Handyman for 38 years. So smart.
Sue, mimosas do put out a lot of seedlings, too. I loved our tree when we had one - John hated it. LOL.
Jeanne, thanks for the info about Amazon Prime day. Our Kate got Prime and has me on it, so I can buy then. I don't know what I'd buy, but I'll think about it.
Alzheimer's is a terrible disease. I know a couple of folks who are dealing with it, and John's dad had dementia, so I have some experience with it.
John's sister is in the early stages of alzheimers. Not fun.
I'll tell Melanie about Prime Day. I'm not on Prime.
I just sent off the church articles for, I hope, all of July and August. I had thought I'd finished July, but more things came up.
I am going to go pack all my things shortly. I'll do John's when he comes home. He lays everything out and I pack. I've got my meds all organized and ready to go. That's always a hassle. I also have all the gifts in the case & organized. Now just to figure out what I'm wearing to all the different events & pack that. My knee is improving, but I am taking a cane just in case. I did get an appt with the ortho surgeon who did it to discuss both it and the projected complete replacement, but that appt isn't until Aug.
John took the baby to the kennel this morning. He said it was full up and that it was a good thing I had reserved her early.
Did I mention that I ordered a smart phone from QVC. Their latest and biggest and best on special value. Supposed to be $250 value for $139. This is a tracfone, the only kind I will have. I only ordered it Friday and it arrived yesterday. I am so glad. I haven't even opened it up, but have packed it and I'm counting on some of the grandkids to help me get it up and running and programmed. I figured it was the ideal time and would save me a lot of angst. I do hope it works well and that I like it.
It is to be 90+ today and through the week here, but "only" in the low to mid 80's in NJ.
Sue, I have never had oak trees or mimosas in my lawn. Certainly glad I've never had to deal with their seedlings. We do have some big oaks behind our property, but the squirrels or the landscapers seem to take care of their acorns.
I hope everyone has a happy 4th. I will be back online Sun or Mon. I'm not taking any electronics with me. Sharon
Safe travel, Sharon and John!
Mary...enjoy the beach. I think you and your family love time there as much as Ray and I and our families who visit enjoy our time on the island in Tx.
Quiet day here for us. BBQ with neighbors later this afternoon.
The legislature in Iowa thought it was a good idea to let people buy and shoot off fireworks from the month of June through July 12 or some stupid date. The neighborhoods in some cities are IRATE! Fireworks going off all day and night, even though they're supposed to stop at 10:00 pm. They don't, of course. Veterans with PTSD and dogs are going nuts. Of all the problems in this state, fireworks was NOT one. $$$ are. The gov and legislature have given so many tax credits and breaks to out of state companies that far, far less money is coming in. It's shortfall after shortfall. AND he's now ambassador to China. I sure hope he doesn't screw that up worse than it is.
I need to get some windows washed today....better get started.
jane
Well I am doing better today after a very bad Vertigo attack yesterday. I that one was the last for awhile these last 4 or 5 days have not been any fun at all. We are Taking Freckles to the 4th of July celebration that the fire dept is putting one at the Park it is the annual Family day. Furry friends will be there to showcase all of our dogs and the Therapy Dog Program. I am taking the poster and all the handouts to be on my display table. They will serve hotdiogs and hamburgers but I am taking protein bars and drinks for me and Keith.
I've been out in the yard most of the morning, cutting back mimosa volunteers and stacking downed limbs out on the curb. There are still more mimosas to dispose of and jillions of weeds! But I'll do a little each day and hope I get the front yard cleared by the end of July!
I've done several loads of laundry this morning, including the sopping wet clothes from my mimosa adventure. It is pretty hot outside today! I've had a nice lunch--hamburger, rice with sautéed red, green, and yellow peppers, and corn on the cob. I'll save the ice cream for this evening when I eat a sandwich and some yogurt for supper.
I though Tim might stop by this morning, but I expect they've gone over to Jimmy's with their kayaks if they came home from visiting their friends at their farm near Birmingham. They went up there on Friday afternoon.
I'm knocking off "ship's work" for the rest of the day. I'll take a book into my bedroom and lie down to read as soon as my last load of wash in the dryer is dried and put away.
Have a great Independence Day, Buddies.
Sue
Just back from supper with the neighbors..inside since it's so humid and hot outdoors. It was nice, but it's good to be home. We took stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer.
Tomorrow is bridge day and I always look forward to that.
jane
Funny Story: When we were at Sunriver last month, I took Freckles for an early morning walk, a young couple were sitting on a picnic bench enjoying the morning sun. We stopped and I told them all about Freckles. I was wearing my normal extra dark sunglasses. Later that evening I came back around from another direction and they were out there again. They said to me "Your seeing eye dog must have gotten sidetracked and took you the wrong way, good to see you finally getting back.
Funny, Marilyn - I assume you chatted a while and got them straightened out. ;)
I hope Sharon is having a safe travel day.
jane, it's pretty humid here this morning, too. There's more breeze than yesterday morning, but I'm still sitting inside rather than on the deck with my morning coffee.
Hope the fireworks were good for all who got to watch some. There was plenty happening around us on the beach - nothing professional, just folks setting off their own stuff. I like the pretty ones, but not all the noise.
Have a good 5th, Buddies!
No fireworks here, except some local ones, I guess. City does them next week for Fair Week. Go figure!! That's rural America, I guess. :coolsmiley:
Off to bridge in a a couple of hours. Looking forward to it, too.
Dinner last night with neighbors was good.
I need to see if it's still cool enough for a short walk...humidity may be too much, though. I may just take a walk around the yard and check out the plants. :thumbup:
jane
Hi everyone....came back yesterday...glad to be home..had a great time...Jane...Im walking....and it is humid...Im wearing a wet bandana around my neck....helps some...guess I better get busy with laundry...Darlene
My "Bug Guy" came this morning about 10:00. He sprayed inside and out and we chatted a while before he left. I'm always glad to get that done--and he is so reasonable with his charge--only $22 each time--and after October, he usually tells me not to call again until March as our bugs don't seem to like cold weather!
Tim came by after he left. I was cutting volunteer Mimosa trees out of my front yard, had one trug full, but many more left to cut out. I was glad to go inside and check over paper work and just chat for a bit. We exchanged a couple of recipes and he told me about their visit with his long time friends in Birmingham.
After my lunch, I took a favorite Susan Elizabeth Phillips novel into my bedroom--I'd started it last night, so I spent a couple of hours finishing it. So I now need to find something to read this evening. I also made a couple of necessary phone calls--hopefully will get some returns as they involve transportation to Kroger and an appointment with my dermatologist next Monday a.m.
Not much else going on here--it's too hot to work outside in the afternoon.
Sue
Sharon. You have a good trip. Sounds like packing is quite a job for you.
Now I never knew that Trac Phone had come out with such a expensive IPhone. Do they work the same. You just buy hours. No contract. They always said that TracPhone was the easiest one to use when don't have smarts and I sure don't when it comes to phones. GGrands know more. Good you will have people to set it up for you. I just use a Consumer Cellular. Don't even know how to use most of it. Its all push this button number and do this. Crazy.
Sue. You sound like you are really doing a lot in your garden. Here is still way to hot. I have not done anything. Had big plans . Even my Hostas are massive. Not even pretty green this year and so dry.
Jane. Did you ever make your trip to Ohio after you got sick on the first try?
I have decided now to not make any travel plans until schools go back and cools down. Have you been hearing about the kidnapping at the U of Ill going on right now. She is Chinese and we now have 5413 Chinese at the Uof Ill not counting all the others that own business. All congregating on the Court house step. Even collected over 100 Thousand Dollars in China for award and 50 thousand they have put up. They have caught the person but he will not tell anything. Unbelievable as well known from teaching at U of Ill and just got his PHD I believe in May. He didn't even know her. She was here to get hers. Bring it up on TV. He looks so pro. You would never have guessed him . He had been researching how to do a kidnap on his computer.
FBI say for sure she is dead but no body has been found so her family not yet giving up. Her father and aunt along with Fiancé are here from China. I just hope he has her hidden someplace. Maybe had help who are holding her.
Its been hot and humid so spending my time in the AC. This seems worse than winter because I can dress for the cold.
Jeanne, I still have a cell phone, but don't use it anymore. I have ATT and have US wide coverage for my monthly payments and just pick up my home phone and call whomever I need to call--like my sisters. I keep the cell phone and only charge it if I'm going out of town and might need to make a call.
GinnyAnn, I'm glad to see your post here. I left you a message in the Depression forum. I hope you'll be feeling better soon. Big Hugs!
I've been reading this afternoon, have started a David Baldacci novel--I think someone in one of my book clubs loaned it to me. So far it's pretty good, but the mystery is very shadowy!
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Sue ~ Which David Baldacci novel are you reading? Currently I'm reading The Fix. I've read most of what he has written.
Jeanne...yes, we're going to Ohio the first week in August. Too many doc appts this month to squeeze that in.
Sue...no, I've not had any eye surgery...cataracts still a few years off, he said, but he wanted me to see about going without my glasses so I know what kind of lens prescriptions will work best for me
I had a good doc appt today...BP was good...for me...and they did do a blood draw because they hadn't done a thyroid check last March. I also had a pap as I'd skipped that last year. So, I got my 7 'scripts and am good for another year, I hope. I'll do the mammo in Oct with my surgeon.
Tomorrow we're off to St. Charles, IL...be back Sunday!
Stay COOL! It's horrible here...in high 90s and heat index way over 100.
jane
It's only 10:30 a.m. here and I am trying to cool down after filling another trug with mimosa cuttings. I hate these things and really need to get out the poison and zap them, but I'm always afraid the poison will drift onto my azaleas and camellias, so hesitate. I have about 2 more hours of cutting out mimosa seedlings--and it's too hot to stay out there more than 45 minutes to an hour!
I'm going to Kroger sometime this afternoon. I have a request in for a driver--and one of my book club friends applied and will take me--but she hasn't called yet, so I'm assuming we'll go after lunch. Which is probably good as I need another shower. Working in the yard at 90* is sweat inducing!
Jane, have a safe and fun trip.
GinnyAnn, I finished Baldacci's SPLIT SECOND yesterday. It's an old one published in 2003. One of my bridge friends loaned it to me. It was a pretty good one--I usually enjoy his novels.
Jeanne, it's too hot here to work outside very long, but I try to work in my shady areas about an hour each day. I'm still trying to rid my yard of mimosa seedlings--and some of them are pretty large--at least a foot high. I really need to get out poison, but it is so powerful that if the spray spreads very far, it can kill nearby plants--like my azaleas. So I just try to cut out the seedlings and hope for the best.
Tim just called and volunteered to take me to the dermatologist on Monday if the Village Friends can't find a volunteer. I hope they do as I like to reserve him for medical appointments where he needs to speak to the doctor.
It's only 11:00, but I'm thinking of fixing an early lunch. Digging up mimosa roots is a tough job!
Sue
You ladies are tougher than me if you can still run around in this hot weather. I can't this year. Then it has been much hotter than usual. still in the 90s and looks like the same for all next week. I got pretty dizzy with it the other day.
I have to take Allergy sprays and a light BP med. now and the Dr. and Drug Store man say that both these will cause a reaction if I go into the heat. So staying in until later at night.
Jeanne...I get out long enough to walk...early....then under AC...rest of day...sssooo hot and humid in Texas...I'm ready for a blue norther....lol Cc
Hot here, too, in St. Charles, IL. It's a beautiful town. We went over to neice's in Geneva?next town over...and helped her get tables set up, drinks into ice, fruit cut up, etc. we then came back to motel to shower and rest a bit before headng back for the party, which begins at 2:30.
I didn't get to sleep until 1:00 am and up and out for breakfast about 8:30. The 18 -22 yr olds all seem to talk so loud! I swear they've all got hearing damage from the ear buds they all seem to wear 24/7!
Jane
Hi Buddies. One of my book club friends picked me up this morning for a trip to Kroger--and I bought a weeks worth of groceries. Some to cook and some to stick in the microwave. I did buy fresh corn, green and red peppers, blueberries, and a couple of baking potatoes. So I'm good for the next week.
I didn't work in the yard this morning, I wasn't sure what time Fredrissa would get here and if I'd dug around in the yard, I'd have to shower and shampoo again. Tomorrow afternoon after a brief nap, I'll probably go out to the mimosa thingies and cut some more back. I was digging around in my utility room yesterday and found some VERY POTENT poison and I'm thinking of spraying some of those plants. However, it means wearing long pants, long shirt, and gloves and coming inside to drop my clothes in the washer immediately and jumping in the shower right away, so I may postpone that chore.
Yesterday while looking through my personal books, I ran across my copy of William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair. (I'm having problems with my underline key!). I started reading it late yesterday afternoon, stopped for the evening news and a movie, and started up again this morning. I read a little while waiting for my ride to Kroger and more after putting away the groceries. I'm now on page 199 and won't finish until I reach the bottom of page 797. This is not a hasty read! Has anyone else read this? The characters are fascinating and the plot is ??--I don't know how to describe it!
Jeanne, it's probably a good idea to stay inside when it is so hot out. It would be awful if you passed out when outside and no one was around to help you. Take care!
Darlene, I try to get my walking and yard work done early, too. No sense in getting overheated!
Jane, did you tell us what the occasion is? It sounds as if you have been a big help to your niece in setting up for the party. Have fun!
I'm off to check out the afternoon movies and also to continue reading Vanity Fair.
Have a great summer Saturday, Buddies.
Sue
Sue...be careful spraying....let someone else do it if possible Darlene
Sue, I agree with Darlene. Don't mess with the poison stuff - let a professional handle it. And be careful about getting overheated doing your yard work.
Same warning to you, too, Jeanne. We're used to the high heat and humidity around here. And we know that we just go from one air-conditioned place to another one. Just life in a hot/humid climate - and give thanks for having the a/c. Right, Darlene????
Hope Sharon is having a good weekend.
And you, too, jane.
Margaret got me home about 5 ET today. Unlike the way down last Saturday, the drive was more "normal" - only one bad slow-down just south of Birmingham. And only a few light showers along the way. We had a good week, with lovely weather. Again, even though there were rain showers around, we only got some lightning/thunder/rain for a little while yesterday afternoon. But, as always, it's good to get home. And all our group has checked in from their respective homes, too.
Unfortunately, sometime during the week, the a/c in my apartment started leaking again, and the carpet is wet. I hope they'll get to it tomorrow (even though maintenance is minimal on weekends).
But now the summer is half over. And it's time for me to start planning for the next trip. :)
No yard work today, Buddies. I went to Sunday School and Church and also to Burger King as Olyne wasn't yet home from the destination wedding in Dominican Republic (her granddaughter). Nancy, who picked me up for SS & Church, always eats at BK--so I did, too. Then Etherl brought me home. Olyne was to arrive at the Atlanta Airport about 1:00 p.m. and would catch the shuttle to Auburn when she arrived. A number of these shuttles go back and forth to Atlanta daily. She made her reservation before leaving.
I made BLT's and corn on the cob for my supper and thoroughly enjoyed it. I also finished off the last of a half gallon of Denali Moosetracks Chocolate ice cream--and it was also delicious. I've cleaned up the dishes, but still have to take my trash barrel down to the curb for tomorrow's pick up.
I haven't yet decided what to do about the spraying--I might see if my neighbor's yard man will do it the next time he's here. I owe his crew money anyway because they cleaned out my gutters a week or so ago and didn't tell me how much I needed to pay them.
Mary, any ideas where you might go next? I'd love to visit Ireland again, also Scotland, but I don't think Bill, Tim, or Jon would sit back and say "Go for it, Mom". They still think I need to stick close to home.
So tomorrow I'm off to see my dermatologist for my annual check up. Actually instead of a year since the last one, it's been only 9 months. I don't know if she thinks I'm going to need some removal of sun damage or she just had an opening now.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, glad you decided to take a day off from yard work. :thumbup:
My next trip is to Alaska with Margaret. It's with American Cruise Lines, and goes from 5-12 August. It goes to and from Juneau. We're going to meet up with Sue and Randy in Juneau on 1 August for a few days. They didn't want to do the cruise, but wanted to do part of it. This will be my third trip to Alaska, but we'd never done one of the cruises. This is a small boat, not one of those huge cruise boats.
I did have a bit of excitement this afternoon. I looked out across the deck, and there was a small red fox right under the bluebird house. I've never seen anything like that before in town. Jean says I should start putting out bird feeders again, so the squirrels will come, and the fox will eat the squirrels. (She has a bizarre mind...but I love it.)
Hi Mary. It's a good thing I've taken today off yard work. I had an appointment with my dermatologist this morning and she zapped several places and they hurt! Plus I don't think I can keep them shaded today. My big straw hats don't stay on well and baseball caps which I like don't shade my entire face.
I don't know if a small fox would or could kill a squirrel, but if he/she were hungry enough, he might try!
I'm still plugging through Thackery's Vanity Fair. It's engrossing, but lengthy and will take another couple of days to finish. I have book club this afternoon and Fredressa will pick me up (if she doesn't forget). I don't even know what this month's selection is, but will enjoy listening to the discussion and hopefully someone will put her book on the shelf for others to read if she doesn't want to sell or keep it.
Not much else to report except that it's HOT here already at 11:00 a.m.!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals, I'm back! We had the most wonderful weekend. John and I were just busting our buttons with pride at all the nice things the general and others had to say about him. Braeden played the national anthem on his trombone--stellar! and Sean read the official order of retirement from the DOD. They even gave the boys certificates of merit for their flexibility and support of their family through their many moves. Brian gave each of the boys special flags ( one from Iraq, I think, and the other from Korea) He wanted them to know that he was thinking of them all the time during his long deployments. Of course, Traecy was honored also and Brian received multiple honors and gifts.
The day before his retirement, he did his "fini" flight in the C-17. When he taxied into his spot, the 2 firetrulcks sprayed an arc of water over the plane in his honor. When he came down the stairs all his crew, some of the nephews and even little Leyton sprayed him with water. It is a traditional hose-down for the final flight. Lots of fun to watch.
There was a "roast" that night at a nearby restaurant that was lots of fun too. The actual retirement ceremony was on Friday. It was so wonderful to have all the family there--Joc and her family, 5 grandsons + significant others+ Leyton, the older grandson. He and Harrison were so good during all the ceremonies. Harrison has really become a child rather than a baby. Joc is 5 months along with his little brother. Of course, Melanie & her husband and Lori were there as well. Just a wonderful family time. Traecy's parents were there for the first part of the weekend.
The only downer was that my knee is still giving me lots of pain and restricting my walking. Thank heavens for the wheelchair at the airports. Didn't realize we would be sped right through security, so that was an added plus.
John picked Bunny up from the kennel this morning and she did fine. I need to go to the grocery for fresh fruit, etc. for this week. Then the laundry. Hampers are all full.
Mary, the fox visitor was exciting! They often carry rabies, so not a good thing, but they are so cute. Glad your trip went well too.
Marilyn, hope you're over your vertigo by now. Not fun.
Sue, I really think you need to have someone poison your mimosa sprouts. You shouldn't be out in that heat and humidity.
Darlene, glad you had a good 4th with your family. It's to be in the 90's with high humidity here all this week and maybe next, but it's July in SC, so we just have to grin and bear it. Jeanne, you be careful of the heat.
Hi Ginny, I know what you mean about hot weather. There's a limit to how much you can strip off! :D
If you all would like to see lots of pictures of our weekend and have FB, go to my homepage. There are lots there that my grandson posted.
Have a good day. Sharon
Sharon, glad you had such a wonderful family and honor-filled time. Congratulations to all! Wheelchairs in airports are wonderful - definitely the way for us older folks to go. Distances are just too long and time to important for us to be straggling/hobbling along.
Sue, sorry about the cancer places that had to be zapped - but at least you're on top of it. Now stay inside and let someone else take care of the yard. Does Groome Transportation go to Auburn, or is it another company? We've been using Groome to go from here to Atlanta or Nashville airports for years. The convenience and lack of aggravation is well worth the price.
It surely did feel good to get back in the pool this morning. And everybody loved my lavender hair. Did I tell you that Jean put the purple stuff in my hair again this year? It's mostly washed out now, but was still visible this morning. It's just a fun thing. Nothing exciting going on this week. Duplicate tonight - hope for some cards and decent play.
Sharon...I saw some of your pics on FB and it looked as if you had a FANTASTIC weekend with your three children, grands, etc.
Sue...sorry for the zaps...but good to get checked.
Warm and weird day here...overcast as if to storm all day...and then very humid. I did walk about noon and it was a tough one getting back...too humid for me.
I've been doing endless laundry today and Ray went grocery shopping. I'm also working on a computer project for another website and that'll keep me off the streets for the next couple months!! ::)
Tomorrow morning Ray's working a gate at the Fair for the Masons and then we go to Dbq for his podiatry appt.
Temps and humidity to rise all week.
jane
Another hot and humid one here and to get hotter next week....gee, it must be July in Iowa!!
I did get a walk in earlier, and Ray's off to collect tickets at the Fairgrounds. After lunch we head to Dbq for his podiatry appt. and for a stop at Sam's Club for me while he's at the doc's.
Nothing else planned here....still doing a mountain of laundry! :coolsmiley:
Jane, we DID have a fantastic time!! Don't know if you could tell from the pics, but our youngest grandson (15 yo) is now 6'1+inches!! Taller than both his dad and brother by a bit. And not an ounce of meat on him! He's a runner & I guess he just burns off everything he eats. His brother is very slim, but he does have a little meat on him.
I admire you for walking in all this heat. It's the same here. John just took his walk. I did my knee exercises and am icing it now. Much more comfortable!
Sue, John gets a half dozen zaps about every 6 mos or so. He is so fair. I've only had 2 so far, but have a skin tag that I need removed.
The guy is here pressure washing our house and outside windows. Hopefully, Sandra will come on a cloudy day to do the inside windows.
I have my last load of laundry in the washer but still haven't folded all the rest I've washed. I imagine John will take the basket in and dump it for me in a bit. No other plans today.
Hope you all can stay in and stay cool. Sharon
Sharon....the dermatologists here won't remove skin tags anymore because they don't get paid by Medicare. I had one on my neck...and I saw on the internet to use Vit E on it and it would just drop off. I didn't believe it, but I bought some Vit E capsules, punctured one and put the oil on it a couple times a day. Within a week and a half it had dropped off and hasn't returned. It might be worth a try for you.
Jane, that sounds great! Definitely worth a try. Sharon
Hello everyone. I've had a busy few hours so far today. I went to the gym early then prepared breakfast for Keith and nI had a protein bar with my coffee. Off to the Mall to have my nails done, hom e to prepare lunch, put bread ingredients in the machine, took Freckles for a walk, made a cake which ius now in the convection oven and the bread is about ready to come out o0f the main oven. Next an other Freckles walk and then I really have to get busy on some PSP work for my stat group Busy busy.
Dr's office called yesterday for Keith to go give another blood draw before his appointment on Friday. Next week we leave for Vanouver Wa. on Tuesday. His Eye appt is on b|Wedmesday in Portland. back to vanouver for a couple of days then home again on Friday.
Hi Buddies. I spent the morning picking up green pears from the back yard. This year my pear tree is overwhelmed with pears. In years past, I've had perhaps 2 or 3 pears during the summer. I picked up a whole kitchen bag of pears that had been down for a while, most with spoiled or rotten spots. I put the bag down on the curb and hope next Monday's garbage men take it away. If not, I'll just pick it up and put it in the trash can.
Tim came by while I was working outside. He wanted to invite me out to lunch on Friday and then he'll take me to Kroger afterward. His birthday is coming up on the 29th and I think they might go out of town, so I want to find out so that I can take them out for a birthday dinner. I am so thankful he and Kris live here and are so helpful.
I need to call Terri to see if she can take me to Carolyn's on Wednesday for bridge. She'll probably pick up Helen, too. Terri is the only one in this bridge club who lives close to me and can take me. I hate that I'm still not able to drive. The brace on my right leg needs to come off first!
Mary, the derm's nurse just called and told me the sample sent to the lab was OK, no cancer, so I can sleep well tonight. I'd love to see you with pink hair!
Have a great evening, every Buddy.
Sue
For a week that started out really slow, things picked up. I played duplicate Monday night, and out of 21 hands I think I opened twice. And most of the time was unable to respond if my partner bid. But we must have done something right, because we wound up with a fraction of a MP.
This morning, after Silver Sneakers, I actually went to Walmart. And you KNOW how much I hate actually going to the store. LOL
When we got back last Saturday, I found that the a/c in my apartment had been leaking again. The carpet in my living room and bedroom was sopping wet. I immediately called to report it - knowing that nothing would be done on Saturday night. Nothing happened on Sunday, though I called again. I told the desk again on Monday morning - no action. At noon today (Tuesday), I again told the desk about it, and was planning to go to the Head Honcho if nothing happened by midafternoon. As it happened, the maintenance guy was at my door as soon as I got back from lunch. He worked on it all afternoon. I had been told this was a very old unit, so I mentioned that It might be time to replace it. They're going to try to get it fixed one more time. The guy left at 3 and said he'd be back first thing in the morning to check it, and move my furniture back into place.
By the time I went up to supper, although it was set on 65, the actual temperature in the apartment was in the mid80s (with the outside temp about 91). I hoped for a final cool-down, and went on up to supper and bridge. When I got home, it was stifling in here. I called the desk, and asked for another place to sleep, or at least a box fan. I got a window open and left my hall door open for some cross ventilation. A couple of the CNAs came down to check and agreed that it was miserable in here. They checked the thermostat and, DAMN!, it was set to "HEAT"! And was happily chugging along. Of course, I never thought to check that.
So now, the unit is again happily chugging along, but at least it's cooling this time, and I hope will be freezing in here by the time I get up in the morning. Sigh……
I just got a notice from Photobucket that they will no longer allow free account holders to post photos at other websites. They want $40.00 A MONTH for that kind of account. I'm not going to pay that amount.
So, if I've posted pics for you or avatars, etc. you'll need to find another place that allows 3rd party hosting. I don't know of any yet, but I'll post if I find one. I don't know when they'll disable my account. I have no need for the account, so may just delete it all. I have my photos elsewhere and you all would have your own photos, too.
jane, thanks for all the "photo work" you've done for us in the past. I certainly wouldn't pay that amount either. Too bad.
Nothing much going on around here. Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Dropbox will let you host photos for other people. Have you tried Dropbox..
jane, Jeanne, and Ginny Ann, I hope you're not having any problems from the current batch of storm and flooding.
Ditto Mary's concern.
Jane, I wouldn't pay that either, but thanks for the past postings. I don't know anything about Dropbox although I've heard of it.
I've had a busy morning. Took Bunny to the groomer at 9:00. She looked absolutely awful! Then I went to the grocery and the ATM, came home and put stuff away and have an hour til I have to go to PT. Then, I'm free. John will pick up Bunny.
Hi to all. Back later, maybe. Sharon
Marilyn....Yes, I use dropbox. I didn't know they'd let you host pics from there. I'll have to see if I can figure that out after I get back from a massage appt.
Wonderfully cool morning in the 70s...so I got my walk in early. Ray's at the golf course, and I'm working on my computer project. Time for a break...and a massage! 8)
By the time I got outside this morning to do a little pruning (my butterfly bush) and weeding, it was already 11:00 and I didn't stay long. I did get some weeds pulled (much more weeding needed) and pruned dried blooms from the butterfly bush. There are many more blooming and will continue to bloom until the first frost.
Then I came inside, fixed and ate lunch, cleaned up the kitchen, and took the book I started reading this morning into my bedroom so that I could lie down. After reading for an hour, Tim came by with Kris, called out to tell me he was here to take my car to the Toyota place. They are replacing Takata Airbags now. Tim told me he thought he'd have to leave it for several days. That's OK with me as I still have not been cleared for driving. Tim is coming over tomorrow about 11:00 to take me to lunch and then to Kroger, so he should know when my car will be available at Toyota. I'm thinking probably next week.
Did any of you watch West Side Story and Much Ado About Nothing on Tuesday night? I've seen West Side Story at least 3 times, but this production of Much Ado About Nothing was new to me. I was familiar with the play, of course, but this was an excellent production. Worth the "past my bedtime" I spent watching it!
The local newsman told us that we're to be in the mid-high 90's through the weekend, so I don't think I'll be getting much work done outside.
Sue
Mary. That was really a storm we had the other day. Made up for not raining since the Beginning of June. It really got hot and humid after it though. One big tree snapped clear down in half next door. We were lucky as it missed me and just got both steps and chrome railings on the front and back doors on next door. Missedh is beautiful new car by about a foot. Lots of trees down and damage in town and power lines down. Some areas not Electric
Jane. Seem like lots of things that have been FREE on the Internet for years are now charging. I have also noticed on the IPad that on some apps you download for free. They now want to charge after the first month. You also can't get into most Internet Web sites now without signing up first. That is bad when you just want to check them out and wipe them off right away.
Going to cool down for the next 2 days. Maybe cook a little more than I have been doing. I made some Fajita Mix today. The Butcher is now selling Shaved beef. so much easier than slicing. Started buying the bags of Onion, Red,yellow, green Peppers from the freezer. All cut up nice size. Instead of using the Tortillas i just used lettuce leaves I like it that way. Going to try the Chinese Egg roll mix the same way . Cooler for summer Love Egg rolls . will save frying them.
Lazy day today. Did my DVD Marathon. 6hours of watching the Series 3 of the Affair. Still have 4 more hours to go. May do that tonight
Sue. Your yard must look really nice. I have just given up on mine. Been way to hot and no rain. Just let them cut the grass at first and trim the bushes but never got the porch painted and Hosta are big and awful looking. All the bark is coming off the trees and all over my yard. Leaves are just drying up and falling off. Just forgetting it all now until fall
Got to much sun over a week ago. Got a dizzy spell and have a terrible bruises to my elbow and hip. Doesnt hurt but looks awful. Have to wear sleeves and no shorts. All in All its not been a nice summer this year. Can't wait until Fall. Been close to 90s for most of the past 2 months.
Sue, I think you are wise to forget about the yard for a while till things cool down some. Nice that you can get your airbag replaced while your car is unneeded. Did you get a letter from Toyota? We have 2 Avalons and I hope the airbags aren't Takata. No word from Toyota anyway.
Jeanne, your weather sounds horrendous! Sorry it's been so bad for you all summer. We are going through a very hot, humid period here--94 yesterday with a heat index of 100. Supposed to stay the same for at least 10 days! Ugh. Not my kind of weather. We did have a pop-up storm for about 30 mins last night. That was great because my flowers needed watering. Bunny hates hot weather too, so I'm so glad she got clipped short yesterday. She will be much more comfortable. Lhasa's have so much hair and it grows so fast. She was in such bad shape when we took her in because of her surgery putting off her grooming so long.
Jane, hope you can figure out Dropbox. I have never been on it, so I'm no help.
The local cable/phone/internet company called me yesterday and came out this morning. They will save me about $80 a month for 2 yrs and then we will have to renegotiate. That also means I have a change of email address. I will change it in my profile and then send it out to each of you via the new gmail account. It's a hassle but the TWC email program is the worst I've ever seen. I have had so many problems with it that I was in the process of switching to gmail anyway.
Landscapers came by about 9AM. I feel so sorry for them in this heat and humidity. So glad John doesn't have to do it though.
Mary, I hope they got you AC fixed and the leak cleaned up. How awful with new carpets, etc. Was your WalMart trip successful? I hear that they are really worried about the new German Lidl stores coming to the states. They are completing one right now in the same shopping area as WM!! Their prices are supposed to be 30% lower. Aldi's has renovated and expanded also to compete with Lidl. Supposedly HT & the other groceries are lowering prices to be competitive, but most of what I see are that they are phasing out some brand name things and substituting their own brand. That doesn't make me happy. When are you going to Alaska? I forget. We enjoyed our cruise there, but we were on Holland America, so a huge ship. Since I get seasick so badly though, that worked for us. I still had to take meds. On a small ship, I would have been really miserable. It's amazing that the state capital in Juneau can only be reached by boat or plane. Odd choice I would say. I liked it though.
I bought a new Tracfone smart phone and am having trouble getting it set up. My nephews didn't come through on the trip. Too much going on. I've got to get on the phone to them and figure out what is going on.
Have a good day. Enjoy your cool one, Jane, and the rest of you stay in in the AC!! That's where I'll be. Sharon
Sharon...wow, that's quite a savings! I also use only a gmail account. That way I can access it easily anywhere and change internet providers more easily, if I want to.
Mary...whew...glad it's on COOL now.
Storms have missed us....but 30 miles north they got 9 INCHES of rain in one storm!! It stalled over them and came up out of nowhere. Weatherguessers were caught off guard and so was everyone else, apparently. No warnings out about flooding, which happened, of course with 9 inches coming down.
It's wonderfully cool here this am....mid 60s, so I walked and also did some weeding in the garden. I just can't/won't do it when it's in the 80s and high humidity.
I need to get to the bank and to the grocery store this afternoon, and do the kitchen floor.
Gary/Kathy/Ray and I are going out to dinner. Other couple is going to a local ballgame.
It's our 44th wedding anniversary today and we're doing the dessert tonight. It's going to be simple....fresh fruit and cool whip!! 8)
Guess I better get a bit of lunch in me and get on to the floor. Ray's at an investment meeting with the Amer. Legion and this afternoon he mans their table at the County Fair. Thank heavens it's cooler up there for the people and the animals.
jane
I did paper work this morning, showered and dressed for lunch with Tim and Kris. We went to our favorite Mexican place for lunch and then to Kroger. Tim helped me shop and Kris tagged along. They brought me home and brought the groceries inside, then left to go up to a county north of them where Tim was doing some business. Kris's mom, Arden, is on a trip to South Carolina to visit a long time friend--her first road trip alone. I'm sure she'll be OK and glad for the outing.
Not much else going on here. It's too hot in the afternoon to work outside. I see plenty of weeds that need pulling, but they'll just have to wait until cooler weather or for me to get out of bed earlier in the morning while it's shady in my yard!
Stay cool, Buddies.
Sue
Hi everyone..don't think I have posted in few days..routine stuff going on with me...done with all my Dr appts for the year...I think..I hope...Marlyin..I don't know anything about drop box I have been wanting to change to gmail....but it keeps telling me I already have it..but can't remember my pass word..Happy Anniversary Jane..Sue. I haven't been able to walk this week..due to the track being closed for repairs...I can tell the difference when I don't walk..Sharon,I'm like you..I have to sail on a large ship and take Meds for sea sickness...Hi to Mary..Ginny.Jeanne and anyone else reading...Have. Great wk end Darlene
The a/c was fixed Tuesday, and once we got it set on "cool", everything has worked fine. It's been nice and cool here. The wet carpet was yucky, of course, but since it'ss an apartment, it's their problem. It's not great, but it is commercial grade, low pile stuff, and works okay for me.
We have Aldi here - and I loved it when I was still cooking/grocery shopping. They don't have large selections or national brands, but the quality of their brands is excellent, the produce is good, and their prices were good. I've not heard of the other chain Sharon mentioned. I've heard that Aldi frequently sites near a Walmart. Since they don't carry everything, they make it easy for folks to shop in both places. They're supposed to be putting a new Aldi near me, and I'll probably check it out from time to time.
We'll leave for Alaska on 1 August. The cruise (American Cruise Lines) is from 5-12 August, and we'll get home late that night.
We have the same hot, humid weather here - with the pop-up, heavy, short rains. There hasn't been one at my place though. Maybe this evening.
Jeanne, sorry you've had such awful weather, but glad you haven't had damage. Yours seems to have been the worst of this bunch.
Happy weekend, Buddies.
Hello ladies. I took Keith to the Dr. this morning, it went well for a bit then she decided to test his memory. He scored Dementia, I laready suspected that but the score didn't shock me. I think it shocked Keith though when he couldn't remember what he was supposed to remember. He will be taking Aricept as soon as we go pick it up this evening. I called his oldest son Dr. craig and told him. we knew it was coming ans the boys al,so suspected this to come. So no surprises.
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I just got a notice from Photobucket that they will no longer allow free account holders to post photos at other websites. They want $40.00 A MONTH for that kind of account. I'm not going to pay that amount.
So, if I've posted pics for you or avatars, etc. you'll need to find another place that allows 3rd party hosting. I don't know of any yet, but I'll post if I find one. I don't know when they'll disable my account. I have no need for the account, so may just delete it all. I have my photos elsewhere and you all would have your own photos, too.
I changed over to tinypic.com & its free !
Oh, Marilyn, I'm so sorry for Keith's diagnosis. Since you say you've been suspecting it, I'm sure it was somewhat of a relief to have it confirmed. Glad he's getting started on medication immediately. A friend here is going through the same thing. She had suspected that about her husband, and then got the diagnosis about 4-5 years ago. Tough, tough stuff. Lots of hugs.
I'm to have a lumpectomy . I did a search & there seems to be two different procedures . One they do a local anesthetic & the other the patient is put to sleep & they spend the night in the hospital . I was told I would get a letter in the mail from the surgeon & I'm to call & make an appt. for a consultation Has anyone gone through this ? I have a mass & over 3 years have gotten two ceramic markers but so far no sign of cancer . The dr. wants the mass removed .
I'm concerned about anesthetic because I have respiratory issues .
Hi, Alpiner - glad you made it over here. Since the anesthesia is your concern, I'm sure your surgeon and anesthesiologist would take that into account and come up with some sort of local anesthesia for you. Definitely something to bring up with them.
Alpiner....As Mary said, talk to your doc about your issues...even if they are in your medical record. Good there is no sign of cancer, but I'm a believer in getting out things that don't belong there. Thanks for the tip on a website you're using. I suspect a lot of us will be leaving photobucket. I'm going to remove all my pics there.
Marilyn...Your telling of K's problems driving, etc. sort of hinted at deeper issues, so I'm glad you got a dx and can get some medicine for him.
Mary...glad the AC is working now.
Sharon...I hadn't heard of Lidl. I thought maybe the competition was going to be WalMart vs Amazon.
Alpiner...did you see that Photobucket owns tinypic.com. Interesting and I'll be watching if they start the huge charges, too..
We have an Aldi's here. Ray doesn't go there often, but has shopped there.
It has been mostly hot and humid so I have been staying in most of the time.
In July 2010, TinyPic blocked access to the site to users from Argentina, cutting off thousands of users to access, view or delete their stored images. As of August 2010, no statement has been released from TinyPic nor any of the numerous users' questions replied, instead a sign appears upon accessing the website inviting users to join PhotoBucket, but without giving any solutions for the users' stored images and videos.[4]
On September 23, 2010 TinyPic announced without warning that they are no longer accepting uploads from "international locations" (i.e. locations outside of the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and others) and that all links are turned off. A reason for this has not been provided. However, the services appear to have been restored to their former state.
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I wonder if we can rely on them?
It sounds "iffy" at best, Bubble. Why would they allow something there they are stopping and charging an outrageous fee for at their other site...and where they refer people. Nope...not paying for that kind of storage at those prices.
I'm downloading my own albums and will keep them on an external harddrive. I have the originals, of course, but just to be sure. Then I'm deleting everything at Photobucket.
It's wonderfully cool again this morning, and I've gotten my walk in and now enjoying my larger breakfast: egg whites, nitrate-free bacon and whole wheat toast.
Have a good weekend, Buddies!
jane
Jane..what brand of nitrate free bacon do u use? CC
Hi Gals, I spent most of yesterday moving or deleting stored files in my old email account. I had files for receipts, photos, and other saved items. Took me forever. The ones I didn't print, I forwarded to my new gmail acct. HOpe you all got notice of the change.
John and I just finished our once a summer splurge of BLT sandwiches. We seldom eat bacon and with the mayo, etc, it's a lot of calories, but when I see those big red ripe tomatoes at the grocery, I have to break down and get one at least once a summer.
Interesting about photobucket and tinypic. I had used photobucket for a while, but then I forgot my password & had changed emails and it wouldn't let me change the password unless I put in the email which they didn't have on file! Not a good system. I had copies anyway.
It's to be 100 or 101 heat index again today. John wanted us to clean out the garage today!!! I agreed it needed to be done, but not in this heat. He took a walk at 11:00 anyway. Dumb. I saw a golf cart out on our fairway yesterday. Couldn't believe it. As my mother said, "It must be a disease!" I loved playing golf, but not in temps like this.
Mary, glad you're cool again and that the mgmt will take care of the carpet. August 1 is coming up fast! Are you flying into Vancouver, Canada? We flew in a day early and thus were able to take a tour of the city. Later, I wished we had flown in an extra day early so we could go to Victoria Island that I've heard so much about. It sounds like you are allowing extra days too.
Jane, I'm so glad you're getting some cool weather. We haven't talked to John's sister near Rockford, IL to see if they had any floods near them. They never have had, but this year has been epic for floods in lots of places. Happy 44th Anniversary, Jane. Celebrate! Isn't it wonderful to celebrate such a long-term anniversary?!
Marilyn, I'm so very sorry to hear about Keith's dementia. I do hope the med helps him. I, too, wondered if that was a problem. John's sister has early alzheimers or dementia. It's been diagnosed about 3 or 4 yrs now and is progressing. You need to get all your legal/financial things in order before he progresses too far. That's what we are trying to do with John's sister now. However, she has no children.
Darlene, you should be able to open a new gmail account. Isn't seasickness the worst?!! It's an inherited trait in our family. Mom and I and both daughters have it, although Mom had it the worst.
Alpiner, I doubt they will even give you a choice of anesthesia when they hear you have breathing problems. I had a lumpectomy 16 yrs ago. I did have regular anesthesia, but mine was cancer and they also took out 2 sentinal nodes. If you can find or make a small round pillow to put under your arm and breast, that will help you sleep while it is still painful. However, mine healed quickly and I had no trouble with the surgery. Mine was followed with chemo and radiation which weren't fun. However, I'm still here today!! I agree that if something is there that doesn't belong, it should come out.
Lidl groceries are very new. Ours may be the newest. The ones they are building now are primarily in the SE.
Ginny, stay in where it's cool. I sure am. Sharon
Sharon, we're flying from Atlanta to Seattle, then on to Juneau. We'll be spending our extra days in Juneau. John and I have been to Vancouver - a lovely city, and been to Vancouver Island, the city of Victoria, and Butchart Gardens twice. Truly special places!
We did finally get some rain overnight - about half-inch so far.
Good Afternoon, Buddies. I slept late this morning due to reading past midnight last night. I did manage to fix and eat breakfast, clean up the kitchen, and unload the dishwasher from last night's washing. Then I walked down to the corner (about 2 blocks away). I had a chat with my former vet's Dad who has been helping his daughter and her husband renovate a home they bought in our neighborhood. He has been painting shutters and other smaller jobs for them. He's a retired vet, too. Son Pete certainly was good with my beloved Stubby and to me especially when Stubby died.
Tim and Kris brought my car home around lunch time. They'd taken it out to the Toyota place to get a new Takata airbag--which were being replaced for free because of a problem with Takata's airbags. Tim drove my car there and back and Kris followed in their Toyota.
I fixed left overs for my lunch and enjoyed fresh blueberries and cottage cheese as well. I do love to eat!
Not much else going on this afternoon. It's too hot now now to work outside today, so there'll be plenty of weed pulling and other chores to start early on Monday morning!
Mary, your trip sounds fantastic. Who is going along with you? I know you'll enjoy it and hopefully the weather will be great.
I've finished the book I was reading last night and am going to search for something to keep me occupied this afternoon. Have a great day, Buddies.
Sue
Darlene...I like one that's local to this area....Beeler's....and I've also gotten it at Sam's Club named Applegate's Naturals...Hickory Smoked Uncured Sunday bacon. It has no nitrates so isn't "cured" but it is smoked, and I can't tell the difference between it and "cured" bacon. I think you'll see more and more of it in bacon and ham, too.
Sharon...I haven't received any notice of your new email address. Please do send it to me.
It's really heated up here, so I had to close up the windows and doors and turn on the AC.
jane
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Alpiner...did you see that Photobucket owns tinypic.com. Interesting and I'll be watching if they start the huge charges, too..
Yes I noticed it . I will use tinypic.com as long as its free .
Alpiner...Sounds good. I downloaded some of my albums from Photobucket this morning and deleted them from their site. It was very frustrating since the ads there are overwhelming and cover up the links you need....like download this album or delete this album. I'm. SO. OUT. OF. THERE!
Sharon...tks for email with new address. I've updated my contacts on my Ipad.
We had baby back ribs and our first local corn on the cob tonight. Downright tasty!
Jane
Early hot afternoon here in the heartland!
I've been on the backporch, but the clouds have moved on east and so the sun is out and the temps and humidity are on the rise.
Time to come in and watch Meet the Press and then get back to my Ipad for some afternoon quiet reading.
jane
Hi Gals, it is a tad cooler today--about 89 but humidity last night was 90%. Don't know what it is today. We had the edge of a storm last night--one big thunderclap nearly scared me to death. Not much rain though.
We're back from SS & church, have eaten, and put a load of laundry in. Also finished the paper. Now I can work on the computer. I finally got everything emptied from my old email account, but still have to notify some businesses of the change of address.
I finished a dumb book called The Scoop by Fern Michaels last night. Couldn't believe I'd wasted my time on it. I have a new book to start thaat John read by the author of The Horse Whisperer. I can't remember it's title right now, but he said it was the best he had read in a while. I'll check the title & author and put it in here later after I get up. Getting up and down is still painful for me. Walking not so much.
Jane, glad you got my address. New corn sounds great!
Mary, I hope your trip will be wonderful. You have really traveled a lot in that area.
Hope everyone is having a blessed Sunday. Sharon
After having such a good day yesterday. 81 deg. low humidity. was perfect. Over night it decided to change again. Back in the 90s today and say for the whole of the week to be the same. High Humidity making it over 100. Hard to believe the summer this year in Illinois.
Jane. You say that you can buy Iowa corn already? Fields look good here but I bet ours will come in late. the stalks are tall but the corn looks small yet. Illinois Tomato late also.
I also say people playing golf in the 90s last week. Crazy. No wonder they have heart attacks on the Golf Courses. Even some out Jogging. Wears me out just walking. Never had problem breathing until this summer. Still got the bruises from the tumble from the to much sun.
Jeanne, you take care of yourself and stay inside during this heat wave. I thought it was going to be cooler today, but it got up to 94! Acckkk!
I just brought that book over that I was talking about. It is The Loop by Nicholas Evans. "Gripping, big drama in Big Sky country", it says. "An extraordinary new novel of love, family and man's struggle with the wild. Sounds good, but I'll have to see.
I have a meatloaf and baked potato in the oven and will steam some broccoli to go with it.
Have you all been having trouble finding items at the grocery. I have been using Wisk laundry detergent because it is cheaper than Tide and just as good. Now, I can't find it anywhere. Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Lowes all have quite carrying it. I think I complained before about them taking Joy dish detergent off the shelves. Grumble, grumble!!
Sharon
Walmarts seem to be doing the same thing. So many things no long being sold in the store. I don't shop there that often but did get things I used for years there.
We have 4 Aldi Stores in town but the one across the street is now adding a large addition to it. It is a handy store for me when out of some things. They are getting where they also sell lots of things besides food. I knew them from years ago as they came in the UK . Just 2 German Brothers. Really growing. They also pay their people a higher wage than even the Union stores.(Not many of those left now). Kroger was one and now longer in Illinois. Never were Union down South.
Sharon, re the products you can't find - have you tried looking at Amazon for them? Just a thought.
Had a great Sunday. Went out for coffee with one of my best friends today. We had a nice time just talking and eating.
Ray has been doing the grocery shopping. He hasn't commented on loss of our favorites. Will ask him about it.
Re: brands disappearing...Our local chain -- Fareway-- has gone to a lot of their own store brands, as well. They did not have these a couple of years ago. The only competition here on food staples is WalMart. Fareway has a meat counter with fresh cut meat and you can buy what you want. There are always at least 4 people behind that counter. Their competition there is a local locker, but their meat is all frozen. Products at Fareway that don't sell well here soon disappear forever. I notice that so many have stopped handling tea...it's all the Keurig cups things or nothing. I don't have or want one of those, so I have to buy at WalMart. The local joke is if the farmers don't buy it, Fareway doesn't sell it. The ice cream selection goes on forever!! :coolsmiley:
Cool morning here and once I limber up a bit, I'm going to try a walk. I also need to get to Fareway for a couple items for my chicken salad.
We have a doc appt this afternoon for Ray with his kidney specialist that was canceled a couple months ago by the doc.
jane
I did a Google search for Wisk this morning. One link said it was for sale at Walmart; another one said that the brand had been bought by another company, and which subsequently discontinued the product. Check out Google, Sharon, and see what you can find out.
Thanks, Mary. I had thought about Amazon but decided the mailing fee would be more than the savings I get from using Wisk. Interesting about them selling the brand. I will check it out.
I've had a busy morning. I did my devotions and got dressed, stripped the beds, including the down blanket and put the sheets and duvet in to wash, then did my knee exercises and while I was doing those, suddenly realized I was supposed to have had a blood draw last Friday prior to my surgery this Friday!!!! Panic! I dashed over to the med center about 10 miles from here and they had no order in the computer, but the lab tech was so sweet and called the Dr's office and they faxed her an order & I got it drawn and the results will be there tomorrow! Apparently, someone goofed and didn't fax the orders for Friday; otherwise they would have been in the computer! I was so relieved to get it done though. I was afraid I had really screwed up.
Goodness, Jane, I can't believe that store doesn't carry teabags or loose tea! I think Keurig is taking over the world. I don't have one either though. Funny about the store not carrying anything the farmers don't use. Guess it makes sense in this competitive world though.
Ginny, glad you had a good day and a good visit with your friend. Lucky you having Ray do the shopping for you!
All for now. Sharon
Sharon...they have the generic "Lipton" tea and Celestial seasonings in some flavors...but I like Twinings because each tea bag is in a sealed foil packet and in English Breakfast flavor. Picky, picky, I know.
Glad you could get your blood draw. I think they can do those tests pretty quick, in spite of the week they always want to give you.
jane
Sharon , Sue and Jane, Carlene Rae Dater is our local author, ( Furry friend former member) her books always have a dog in them and are good stories. The one I have onb my tablet is Roman Circus, About a woman who takesher cat and goes to join the circus as an PR person, Interesting reading, Lots of twist and turns. If you order things from Amazon,You can designate Furry Friends of Coos Bay and we get points an d cash for the group.
https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Carlene+Rae+dater+ (https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Carlene+Rae+dater+)
Getting ready for our trip to vancouver Washington tomorrow. Keith eye appt in Portland is Wednesday.
Thanks, Marilyn! It's always good to hear of a new-to-me author. Safe travel with K tomorrow!
jane
Good report on Ray's numbers yesterday at Kidney Doc. See him again in Nov before we head to TX.
Heat is building, so load of clothes in washer and I'm off to walk.
jane
jane, glad Ray got a good report.
Marilyn, I hope all goes well with your trip and the doctor visits.
Sue, I hope you're still taking it easy with the current heat and humidity. This is also true for Sharon, Darlene, Jeanne, Ginny Ann, AND me. ;D
I have to brag - my partner and I got partial Master Points at Duplicate both days last week. And then last night, we won 0.96 point AND came in first (12 pairs). We were thrilled! (Sorry, non-bridge players, I know this doesn't mean anything to you.)
I've been to Silver Sneakers, but that does it for me today. My back has really been giving me trouble the last couple of weeks. I see my family doc on Friday for a regular 6-month visit. I'm going to ask her to refer me to a spine doctor. Will be thinking about you, Sharon, on Friday - and hoping for the best for you.
WoooHooo...BRIDGE Expert right here!!! Good for you and partner!!
That's great, Mary. Coming in first is wonderful! Getting almost a full pt is great. I'm sorry to hear that you're having back problems too. I hope the dr can help you. Thanks too for the good thoughts for me on Friday. Fingers crossed.
We got a new bird feeder Sunday and John got it and our others all filled with fresh food today. The birds have been keeping them busy! So fun to watch.
I just finished my exercises and am eating and icing the knee at the same time.
Jane, I'm glad they at least carry some tea! I like the Bigelow which is also pkgd in foil. I get the Chai Constant Comment. Great that Ray had good #'s again. I know it is always a worry.
Safe drive, Marilyn. Hope K gets a good report. I'll keep That book in mind.
Sue, stay out of the heat and sun! Sherry
I had to go out today also in this scorching heat.Went to Dr. Wanted to know why I was feeling dizzy in the mornings. I take a light BP with hydrochlorothiazide in it. . She has been trying to get me to change for awhile. (Another Dr. Prescription). BP was really low for the first time. wants me to just take the Hydroclor. for a week. Doesn't think I should be taking the BP. I aways want it to be 124/67/78 but she says at my age would rather have it about 130/75 and quit aiming for it lower.So going to test for a week and see.
Went for my 6 month check up today and have not lost one lb. in weight. Makes me mad. Maybe must be drinking more liquid.
Fish day today. Maybe not do the french fries with it. Cookies are my weakness. keep saying not going to buy them but I have to have something sweet after a meal.
Its 99 deg. here today. So hot at 9:30am when I went out.
Notice past due DVDs at the library so have to go out again. Maybe about 7pm after the sun goes down a little. Library just down the road. Half the town is without home line phones since Saturday. ATT cut some phone line undergtound. Library, Court house, few banks and ATMs not working. and lots of private home affected. Say it will be Friday before fixed.
Everybody's had such oppressive heat. At least, here in the South, everything is air conditioned (unless the power goes out), so life is bearable. We go from a/c house to a/c car to a/c wherever. I really feel for the folks who have to work outside in this kind of weather. As I write this (at 6:30 pm) it's 93, with nearly that much humidity to match. :buck2:
It's really the summer doldrums around here. Nothing is happening to comment on. I have a 6-month appointment with my family doc on Friday, and I wish my BP could be as low as Jeanne's doc wants hers to be. Some higher than that just seems to be normal for me - even with meds.
Keep cool Buddies!
Hi Buddies. It's up to 90+* here at 6:30 p.m. This morning after breakfast I went outside to pull up grass that is encroaching on my butterfly bush. By the time I'd pulled one trug full, I was wet from the skin out, so I gave up. I'll try again tomorrow morning. I think another trug will get rid of it for a while.
Tim came over about 11:45, took me to Penney's, but although the store was full of stuff on sale, it had all been brought in from other stores which are closing and I didn't find any bath towels, so we went to the Salvation Army to check out their books (I bought 6 paper backs for 50 cents) and then to Ollie's where I bought a lovely gray bath towel, hand towel, and a matching wash cloth. The bathroom off my bedroom has gray tile and I think they will look nice in there. My oldest green ones were getting ready to retire!
After that we went to Zazu in Opelika for lunch, Tim's treat this time. I had fish tacos--and was a bit disappointed. They were OK, but not outstanding. The tortillas were not toasted, just limp and didn't add anything to the tacos.
When we came home I changed into my "soft clothes" and went to my room with a new Susan Elizabeth Phillips novel. So far, very enjoyable reading.
Not much else to report. I hope that all are able to stay cool. Take care in this heat!
Sue
The heat is stiffling here, too. We're just going from AC to AC to AC as Mary said.
Mary...my BP would have me dizzy, too, as low as Jeanne's is. I think that, like everything else, is individual to the person. At one point, the docs had Ray...who has a BP of 128/62 at his Kidney doc's office....both sitting and standing (Kidney doc is ONLY one who wants both readings) on too many BP meds and he was walking like a drunken sailor! Mine was 132/70 at my last visit and that's low for me. The least little thing or going to the doc, usually sends mine up to the 150-160s over 80+. The nurse asked me last time if I took my BP everyday. I looked at her and said No, I don't.
Sue...take it easy in that heat! SEP...are you reading the new one? First Star I See Tonight --I enjoyed it a lot.
Bridge yesterday was bad cards for me. Not much to do when have 4 HCP to deal with. :idiot2:
We're off to Iowa City area today for lunch with TX friends.
Stay cool and SAFE!
Good morning, Buddies. Yes, Jane, I received my copy of First Star I See Tonight by Susan Elizabeth Phillips in yesterday morning's mail. (I'd ordered it online from Amazon on Tuesday!). So at my after lunch lie down, I started it and finished it before bedtime last night. I thought it was pretty good--I enjoy all hers, but my #1 favorite is Nobody's Baby But Mine!. I especially like the Chicago Stars connections.
I slept until almost 8:00 this morning, had a quick breakfast, and hurried outside for some yard work. I pruned my largest lantana and pulled me crab grass near my butterfly bush. I'm not finished with that yet, but it's just too hot to stay out there any longer. I'm wringing wet and need to shower and shampoo. I have bridge at 12:30 at Olyne's. Bonney will pick me up about 12:20.
Stay cool, Buddies, if at all possible.
Sue
We're home from lunch with ourTX friends in Iowa City....97 degrees there...and now storms tonight. Tornado hit McGregor, Iowa...north of us on the Mississippi and did a lot of damage to the downtown area, according to the news.
jane
Heat not going down here. Fact going up. 97 right now and they say with Humidity making it up to 112deg. I had to go out at 11am until 12. needed to add the grocery store to trip but I did not feel that good. Never has weather bothered me before. Going to see if my BP can get up into the 130/65 when I alway felt better at that. She has me taking off the hydrochlorothiazide. For a week and see if can get higher than it was yesterday as she is blaming the tiredness on to it and the weather.
Wish I could go to a 42 inch TV but mine fits into a space that will only hold up to 29 Ithink mine is.
Can't believe that the TV took over 2 hours today to go through all that Simpson court meeting. I guess he will be getting out. Paroled . Thats good. Think how much they have spent keeping him in for 9 year. His age is really showing.
Hi Gals. The new internet, phone, cable service is all in and working well. The workman didn't leave until about 1:00. I started to fix lunch for us and the hospital called with their interminable questionnaire. Finally finished that, got lunch ready, talked t67o Lori, then had to go to the grocery. 95 on the car thermostat. 100 at noon on my outside thermometer in the shade!!! Then went over to Ms Frances since I won't be able to go tomorrow after my surgery. Have to be at the hospital at noon, but can't eat after midnight!!
Glad you had a nice lunch, Jane, but sorry for the nearby town damage.
Jeanne, take care of yourself. I've always had low BP (120/60ish), but I'm tired a lot. However, it is normal for me. My dad had low BP also. When I was in college and burning the candle at both ends, I had 78/57!! They started giving me B12 shots to build me up and cancelled my PE class. I was working 30 hrs/wk + classes +home dluties+ sorority duties+ trying to have a social life. Just too much.
Well, it's TV time. Sharon
Well, gee - it was "only" 94 here today. And no storms in sight (sorry for your neighboring town, jane).
Nothing but Silver Sneakers this morning and some bridge this afternoon. We play for only about an hour and a half so not much. But my partner and I did best this evening. We change each evening, since there are only four of us. We may be getting another player moving in sometime. We all hope so.
My regular partner on Friday (duplicate) is no longer going to play. I don't know if I'm mentally ready yet to just show up without a partner. Folks do it all the time, so I probably will sometime. I am going to play tomorrow with my Monday partner, but I don't know after that. Such simple problems. :thumbup:
I awoke thinking of Marilyn and hope K's eye thing is going well.
Thunder woke me up about 6:00 and the old joints kept me awake. Rains have started now and the sky isn't quite as dark as it was.
Easy day here today for me. Too hot and or wet to be outside, so will do some family bookkeeping and my computer project updating. We're going out locally tonight...local golf club that used to be the country club--Same place where I play bridge.
Jane
I got up early this morning, ate a quick breakfast, and was outside pulling up weeds about 7:30. I wanted to get that done and my shower afterwards. A "Village Friend" was coming to pick me up at 10:00 for my weekly Kroger shopping and I needed to wash my sweaty hair and body! I put shorts on to go to the store--I usually wear longer pants, but it was just too hot to think about that.
I put away the groceries, fiddled around with some laundry, and fixed and ate lunch. I'm reading a mystery by Kate Wilhelm--one I've probably bought at a long ago book sale and have never read. It involves a young girl who is a concert pianist, but has recently been in jail because she clobbered a guy who tried to rape her. Lots of twists, turns, and secrets--and a very lengthy cast of characters with mysteries about them.
I'm planning a quiet afternoon--will read on my bed and might nap a little.
Have a nice rest of the day, Buddies, and try to stay cool!
Sue
Sharon. Glad you will be getting that operation done tomorrow. Hope it really helps you. Is it as a outpatient of a hospital stay. At least it will be cool for you indoors.
It is close to 100 here today. Saying on the TV that Illinois and other parts of the Midwest are having the hottest summer in the History of taking the test.
I am just going to stop thinking about keeping BP close to what I have always thought it should be 120/80. One Doctor says I should quit taking it all the time. I use to do that on Col. but gave up. He says things are different for Seniors .Mine told me that the other day. Can be in the 140/98 and still not big problem. So will take their word.
Went at 9am to pick up my laundry. Stopped next door to $store and came home. Was already high 80s. Still need the grocery store but maybe about 8pm today or again 9am in the morning.
Sue. that sounds quite a book. Someone tries to rape you and you get in trouble for hitting them. I remember going to get a gun license a few years ago because of peeping Tom and also getting in a situation coming home late at night on the Interstate. I knew the man behind the desk who told me to go home and think about it a couple of days because if I would shoot and hurt someone I would most probably be the one being charged. Have to be careful. I changed my mind and just remembered to be more careful.
Not hungry but will fix a little. Not putting on the News. The president has been replaced by Simpson at the moment. Tired of hearing his name. Why they had over 2 hours of TV yesterday just listening to the Parole board going on and on.. At least it will not be costing 50 Thousand a year keeping him behind bars after October.
Well, I'm back from the hospital. The surgery had a few problems. He touched a nerve that sent shooting pains down my legs and on the soles of my feet. They are still hurting, but better after a pain pill. He said it should go away by tomorrow. I hope. Extremely painful. He also encountered some scar tissue that prevented him putting in 2 wires, but they felt they were getting coverage with just the one. I won't know for a few days whether it is working or not.
I had no breakfast or lunch, so I had John stop at McDonalds and get me a quarter pounder on the way home!! Don't know the last time I've had one, but it sounded so good and it was 5 PM. Probably won't eat much later on. John is on his own tonight.
It's near 100 here too, especially with the humidity. Take care everyone and stay in. Sharon
So glad to hear from you, Sharon! I hope there are great results from the procedure.
We got up to 96 today, but as I said, around here, unless you have to work outside, nobody goes out. It's supposed to be "down" to 88 on Sunday or Monday, with hopefully some rain. I'll be watering my plants on the deck in the morning when it's cooler.
I got to play duplicate this afternoon, but the cards were terrible. Obviously we didn't do very well with them either - we came in next-to-last (out of 11 pairs). We'll still bask in our being first last Monday though. ;)
Like jane, I hope we hear something from Marilyn soon.
Stay inside and stay cool, Buddies!
It is so funny seeing myself as a Jr Member. :idiot2: I've been around for many years with Bosom Buddies. It is hot here in NE Ohio. I've been staying in our AC. Did get my B12 shot yesterday. Just said a prayer for all of you. :smitten:
Ginny Ann, the "Jr. Member" refers to how many times you have posted - not how long you've been a "Buddy". :smitten:
Sharon, I hope you're going to start to feel better today, as you recover from the procedure.
It's now a little after 8 a.m. I've been awake since 4:45, and up since 5. :tickedoff: I've had breakfast, read the paper, worked my daily puzzles, refilled the hummingbird feeder (only one hummer, but needed to change because of the heat fermenting the sugar water), watered the plants on the patio. Now what? Nap? Knit? There's certainly nothing on TV at this hour. Sigh....
Sharon...I hope your pain is MUCH better this morning!
Storms here overnight...lots of lightning and flash flood warnings.
The old joints feel like they are crazy drummers in a wild, heavy metal band.
Going to be a slug day here, I hink.
Jane
Hi Ginny. Hope the B12 shot gives you some energy. Thanks for the prayers. You and all the BB's are in my daily prayers.
Mary, how frustrating to wake up so early. You certainly did get a lot done early! I am feeling better. My feet especially are better, however my back where they implanted the battery pack is extremely sore. Hard to even lean back in a chair. I went to bed about an hour early last night with a pain pill and slept pretty well. Woke up once for the bathroom and took medicine then.
A man was to detail my car today but I called him and told him that he was welcome to put it off to a cooler day which he fully agreed to. Heat index is supposed to be 103 today.
Jane, I'm so sorry the storms have got all your joints hurting. I fully empathize although I think yours are worse than mine. Stay in and read and rest.
Hope you all can stay in AC and have an enjoyable day. Sharon
Sharon...I sure hope your back and the leg and foot pain you mentioned on FB are better and better today.
jane
Thanks, Jane, they seem to be improving a lot.
HURRAH!!! :D
Hi everyone...Looks like quite a few getting hot temps....here in Texas we are used to daily 100 plus...hope to get back to walking come Monday...if the track is open...Mary I looked in Walmart for Wisk...didn't have it...I'm sure used to carry it...Sharon glad you are getting pain relief...Ginny Good to see u post..Jane I have more slug days than I need..did Marlyin already take her hubby to eye specialist?...Hope y'all have a great weekend...stay cool and safe..Darlene
Sharon. I not sure what they did to you but was fast. I hope it works out well. Sounds like you improved already. Having any Medical problem in this kind of weather makes one feel worse.
I have spent a hour trying to find a drug store that had a heavier Surgical Face Mask than the one in the Dr. Office.
I have never noticed it before but it seems like dust is everywhere. I wake up with like I have a mouthful. Had the carpet people out to do the rugs . I have ceiling fans in every room and got up to clean them I know I have way to many knick Knack around that need a good dusting but not in the mood for that. Just wish I could get rid of the Heavy Drapes but can't as I have such big window. But anyway. No mask to be had other than the small ones like the Dr. Office. Got some good one everywhere but on if order on Line. I swear that now all the stores are showing Not kept on shelves on most everything. Walmarts have NOT IN STORES. on most things.. I wonder sometimes how people who don't use computers manage. So Sad.
Mary. I have found myself getting up really early a few days in this hot weather and also waking at about 4am. It is unbelievable how little there is on TV. I do the same Eat breakfast. Read paper Mess around and find that is only about 6:30am Feels like I have been up for hours. Usually try to go back to bed. Be glad when can get back to normal. Always was bed by 11:pm and up about 8am. No problem Never did take naps. Happened so fast and so I can't think it is from Getting Old.(Have on Dr. that I don't like would just tell me it was if I asked him). He gives that answer for everything.
Think I am going to go out to the grocery store and to Farm and Fleet about 6pm . We did have some rain this morning but just made the Humidity worse.
Jeanne, I wasn't up at that hour voluntarily. I just couldn't get back to sleep. :'( In this area, late afternoon 5-7 pm is usually the hottest part of the day. When they gave the temp on our 6 pm news, it was 95. If I have to get out, I try to do it before 9 a.m., or before noon at the latest.
Hooray, Sharon!
No nap for me, but I have gotten a lot of knitting done. I finally watched a few programs on BookTV this afternoon, but that's about all I found. I'll watch something recorded or on Netflix tonight.
Sharon...hope the pain is better today.
Mary...I'm trying to get some purple baby hats knitted for the hospital for Shaken Baby Syndrome month in November.
Darlene...Stay safe in those temps!
Jeanne...Stay cool and safe.
Sue...you, too..cool and safe.
Marilyn...home yet from the Eye Institute?
A bright, sunny and very humid day out there today. I was going to walk, but the humidity is terrible. It's very "close" as my Mom used to say, meaning you can't breathe easily there. So, I'm inside with the AC on and have a load of laundry going. This afternoon it's to get cloudy and temp drop, so we'll see.
John let me sleep till 9:30 this morninng as he didn't think I was up to going to church. I think he was probably right and I did need the sleep. A neighbor came over about 11:00 with a dessert and visited for a while. Nice. I hadn't even dressed when she came! However, I am now, and have put a load in the washer and finished the paper. I need to go fix some lunch now as it is 1:30, but I just wasn't hungry at noon with such a late breakfast. I feel much better today. Without my tramadol, my feet still hurt, but with it not at all. My implants are beginning to heal and not quite so ouchy. I can't take any showers. Have to sponge bathe until Friday when they remove the staples. They will also work with the programming then too. It needs adjusting.
Very hot here still. I'm just not going out at all.
I think Marilyn is back from Vancouver but that they will have to go back in Sept. They think something is wrong with his optical nerve. I can't remember details, but she posted that on FB.
I think we are all in the same boat weather wise. Stay in the AC.
Mary, hope you slept well last night.
Jane, the purple hats sound cute for those poor infants.
Darlene & Jeanne, hang in there in the AC. Sharon
I thought In posted here yesterday but I guess I didn't. Keith's Peripheral vision is very limited and jagged from what I could see on the computer screen. It should have been is a large circle. , The Dr. also told him he could not drive because he would be a danger to himself and to others if he got behind the wheel of a car. He has to see the Neuro-opthalmologist in Sept. to check the optical nerves. There is also a cyst of spinal fluid in his brain we arte not sure yet if it is close to the optical nerves.
Good to hear from you, Marilyn. It sounds like you're dealing with some conscientious docs who are looking for appropriate diagnoses and treatments. And telling him not to drive.
Sharon, it sounds like you're improving - albeit slowly. I did sleep well the last couple of nights - it was nice.
I've been knitting all day. I finished the sweater I was finishing for a friend. It was marked "easy", but I would definitely disagree with that description. Anyhow, it's done now, and I'll try to get it to her this week.
Hope everybody has an easy week coming up.
Marilyn...it sounds as if K has some medical issues ahead of him. It's good he got to a reputable eye dept.
It's cooled down here and the humidity has dropped, so it's quite nice outside now, but the walk will have to wait. We had friends up for wine and cheese and they've just left. I'm not very hungry now, so supper for me will wait. Ray's cooking himself some risotto and fish.
jane
Jane. Maybe you will feel like eating a little once John gets that Risoto and Fish done. Nice to have a man who cooks.
Weather has made it that I am eating less. Don't loosing a pound in weight though. Drinking to much liquid.
I got up and finely heady out to the Grocery store this morning at 9am. thinking would be nobody in. Place was full. Also found some good Surgical face masks at the Pharmacist. Expensive but much better than what I was picking up at the Clinic. See if it helps to wear as I sleep. Dust is awful.
Hi Buddies. I did the usual, SS, Church, and home to lunch. I had rice with green, red, and yellow sautéed peppers, cottage cheese with blue berries, and fresh cantelope. Very yummy and satisfying. For supper I made a BLT and an ear of Corn (cooked in my microwave about 2 minutes). Then a small dish of Denali Extreme Moosetracks ice cream made by Kroger. Very yummy chocolate with deep chocolate slices inserted. I do love to eat!
After I cleaned the kitchen from lunch, I got on my bed with a book and hoped to finish it, but sister Anne called for our usual hour + phone call. Mostly her talking and me listening, but it was pleasant and good to catch up.
I'm missing "Little Big Shots" tonight because of some stupid auto race on NBC. I am looking forward to another evening with Grantchester on PBS, right now my PBS station has a special on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Bob and I enjoyed a trip there before he had cancer--it's a lovely drive. We also stopped in Natchez for several days for their Pilgrimage where old homes were opened for visitors. Pretty interesting vacation.
Marilyn, thoughts and prayers from here for Keith's medical issues and support for you.
Love and hugs,
Sue
It's a nice cool morning here and I hope to get a walk in shortly. Not much going on here today, otherwise.
Have a good Monday, Buddies.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry Keith's eye problems are so severe but glad the Dr. told him not to drive. It's too bad that you will have that long drive again in Sept. Hugs.
Jane, so glad to hear that it's cooled down for you. We've in the low 90's, somewhat of a cooldown, but not enough to count.
Sue, watch your protein intake. Not much in your diet yesterday. Moosetracks sounds great. I've eaten it a few times. The TV schedules are all messed up. I read last evening and finished "The Loop". It was pretty good, but not great.
Mary, great that you finished your friend's sweater. You're a good friend to do that!
Jeanne, have you changed your Hvac filters? I read that you should buy the Merse 8 rating and change every 3 months. If you are doing that, what about having the duct work cleaned? Or are they doing construction near your house that is stirring up so much dust?
My cleaning girl is here and boy is she needed. It's been 4 weeks because we were gone a week. My right toe & foot is still somewhat painful and of course the back incisions are. However, they are better. It will just take time.
Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
Sherry when we go up in September we are planning on flying. I have to go our to our local airport to seer what days they fly, if Freckles flies free and what I can take for her like her food , bowls etc in a carry on bag. I thin the local flights are only Sat. thru Tue, but have to find out for sure and the website doesn't tell me much other to book a flight.
I am so far behind in things that need doing some on the computesr and som me house work So I really need to get on the ball and get some stuff done.
Oh Keith's youngest son is getting marrie4d the day of the eclipse next month, We are going to A place about 2.5-3 hours from here for the wedding on Sunday the 20th the wedding is on Monday the 21st. I am not looking forward to that drive. There are suppiosed to been thousands of cars on the rod going to places they can view the eclips. Over a million people from all over the world are expected to be in Oregon.
I just wrote a post and thought I'd posted it, but it seems to be gone now. I'll try to summarize quickly so that I can get to my bedroom and the book I plan to finish this afternoon. I trimmed my butterfly bush this morning before it got too hot. Brought my trash can back up to it's resting place after the trash truck came, dead headed marigolds in the front flower bed, watered the flower bed from my rain barrel, Tim came by to drop off a roll of stamps he'd picked up for me and we had a nice chat. I'm taking him and Kris out for lunch on Thursday. His birthday is on the 29th.
When he left I fixed and ate lunch and I'm planning a lie down with a book shortly. My favorite way to spend a HOT afternoon!
I hope all are well and feeling better with few aches and pains.
Sue
Sue...your post is over in General Computer discussion.
Cooled down a little here today. Only 85 deg. had the windows open for awhile but closed now.
Felt so good when I got up this morning. Cool out so open more windows.
Had to turn the A/C back on though. Maybe will be able to get a walk in later
Was going to the library but going to wait until Wednesday. they have a notice in the Web site that they will be close tomorrow as found bug in books again and so have the people coming in to spray. That is twice now in about 6 week. Did not read it all but says something about people being stopped from bringing dogs into the library. They use to have street people in with all their baggage but not seen to many lately.
Now I think a lot of the dust that I am getting into the house is because I have some high heavy bushes all around me and also trees. They are so dry that the bark is coming off the trees. Filters should be OK. I was told never to use the outfit that does the filtering all through you air ducts. Specially as mine a getting old now. I just run the sweeper in mine. Not done much with the sweeper in this hot weather.
I turned on my big counter oven. Put a good size chicken in and now just took it out looks good. Cut up some potatoes and tossed them in the pan and they back in the oven to roast. Should be O.K now for a couple of days. A chicken will do about 4 meals for me.
Marilyne. Now I have not seen a Airline that will now let you take a pet on for free. Use to be you could put them if small enough in a carrier. I can see their point. I was on one where a person had a cat close to me. (I am allergic ). I had to be put far away from it and got the Pilot a little upset.
You will be the full time driver now. But as long as they can get his eyes so he can still use for reading etc. That will be good. All the best to him.
Jeanne Freckles is more than a pet she is my service dog. I do think that service dogs fly free.
Marilyn. I didn't know you had a License to need a Service dog. I thought she was just a small one. Then you may get it on a plane with you.
I'm okay, but... I always hated getting calls that started like that.
I got rear-ended on the way home from bridge tonight about 10:15. I really am okay, and the car is drivable. I was stopping at a light (second car) and the guy behind me didn't. He said he sneezed. The police were called. The insurance company was called. All information was exchanged. The police were satisfied that he was totally at fault, and sent me on my way. I got home about 11, and spent time on the phone with State Farm. There is denting to the bumper and a hole torn in the bumper. The trunk is bent and the left blinker light doesn't work. And I'll probably be sore and achy in the morning. I guess I'll take it to the repair shop in the morning and see what happens next. Maybe they can get it done while I'm gone. (And we came in last at bridge.)
Sigh......
Mary...hope you are not too sore this morning and you can get your car fixed while in Alaska.
Off to an early appt for Ray. I hate these early appts.
Jane
Just got back from getting the estimate...
Can you spell T*O*T*A*L*E*D?
Their estimate was @$5,700, value is about $3,400. Not a surprise for a 12 year old car.
My insurance doesn't cover a rental. I could get one for the rest of this week @33/day, which I'd pay up front and hope to reimburse from the other guy's insurance. The estimate guy (Aaron) tells me that State Farm will come to me to check things out and officially "total" it. Then they take it away. Aaron says the car is safe to drive, but would be very dangerous if I should get rear-ended again. There is structural damage to the rear end, and the lights on the left rear don't work.
So I'll plan to stay home this week, and then, of course, we'll be gone for two weeks. I've cleaned it out, and will ask the maintenance guy here to take the license plate off for me.
Decision time. I don't think I want to buy another car, but I don't think I'm ready to quit driving yet. Maybe this is the opportune time to think about leasing for a year or two. (Fortune works in mysterious ways.)
Jane- Speaking of early appts.-------I have one on the 31st for 8:20 in the morning
for an eye exam :( :( It was only appt. available and my dtr took it-----she has to
drive me for it. She likes early appts. but I DO NOT, but if only one available ( and
that was only because someone cancelled) you take what you can get. ::)
Joy
Mary. That is good in a way that they Totaled it. One never knows after being hit hard from Behind if damage to the under frame wasn't done. Maybe you can get with one of the new car places and see if they will find you a good used trade in . I am doing that now. Looking for a 2014 either Kia, Nisson cube,or a Scoin. I just want a small one . Can have up to 30 thousand and one owner. Not in a big hurry as my Honda just getting old and only has 81000 on it but the Airconditioning has gone on it.
Jeanne, I'm thinking about the possibility of leasing. I think that's usually for about 3 years, and they do any maintenance, etc. I don't know how much longer I'll be driving (even though my license is valid until 2026!), so I'm not sure I want to buy something. I'll wait to see what the kids think.
Gosh...Mary...glad you weren't hurt..other than probably will be sore a few days...there's crazy drivers out there for sure...CC
Jeanne I don't have to have a license for a service dog and she isn't that small she weighs 37.5 lbs. She can fly as long as I tell them she is a service dog and when they ask what her specialty is I will tell them what she does without revealing the disability. This is all according to the Americans with Disabilities Act. All legal. She does have a vest that says she is a Service Dog, but she doesn't necessarily have to be wearing it.
Sherry the recipe for that Pesto Chicken is as follows. I made my own pesto and left out the pine nuts.
Pesto:
1 cup packed solid with fresh Basil
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ Cup Parmesan cheese
I put the cheese and basil in the food processor and slowly poured in the olive oil and pulsed until smooth.
I spread this thickly on 3 Boneless Skinless chicken breasts after I placed them on a pan that I had covered with foil and sprayed with Pam. Baked them at 350 in my convection oven for 40 minutes or until 160° on the meat thermometer.
Chicken sounds good, Marilyn. I'm glad you're flying in Sept. Did you know that you can deduct that with your medical bills from your taxes? Also all the miles you have driven him. Too bad about having to drive to the wedding too.
Mary, I commented on FB about the accident, but I never would have thought about leasing a car. Like Jeanne, I would have looked for a good used car. Might be a good idea though. Too bad about the bridge though until you find a solution. Good that you'll be gone for a while.
Jeanne, glad it's cooled down a little for you. It's supposed to be 89 here tomorrow, which is cool for us.
I just baked some lemon bars to take to bridge tomorrow. I seem to be a little better. I just won't be able to assess how well it's working until all the restrictions are off of me and they get me reprogramed and I can try getting out and walking, so sometime after Friday, maybe I'll be able to tell something.
Joy, I hate early dr's appts too! I try to make them at 10 or later, but for the most part I drive myself. Of course if you have to take a cancelled appt, there's no choice. Take care of yourself. Sharon
Mary. I have thought of that also. All I see is 3 year leases and now check and see what you insurance will be. They seem to put it up on leased cars. Could be the lease place have a company they recommend.
I only pay 314dollars a year now on mine and I check with them on new cars and it goes up to $1110. That is one reason I dont want a new one. I don't put miles on a car anymore. To high to have it sitting in driveway
Thanks for the sympathy and suggestions, Buddies. I am planning to talk to the insurance folks about possibilities when they get in touch with me. Also, one of the maintenance guys is interested in buying my car from me. And one of the women here has a '15 Nissan that she wants to sell - she's supposed to be getting me info on that. So I have options, and I'm not in a hurry - I won't do anything about replacement until we get back from Alaska.
Good morning, Buddies!
Mary..you have some good options to explore
Marilyn & Sharon...I keep a log of all the miles we drive for medical appts...date...where we went...which doc, etc. and turn it in with my income tax stuff to the preparer. I know you can also include overnight stays in motels, etc. IF for the medical appt. We did when we stayed overnight in Iowa City after his cataract and cornea lenses procedures.
I'm off to bridge in a bit and that's all the "work" for today I have planned.
More rain/storms headed our way and the body knows it.
I got a much needed haircut yesterday and added highlights or whatever it is...with the foil. Much nicer than the only other way I'd had it done...with the cap...--[way back in the day when it was called "frosting." I remember the guys at work when I first started teaching kidding me about adding "gray" to my hair and said it'd come soon enough from Mother Nature!].and that can be painful! I'm happy with what she did and will continue it. It's just some random "carmel" color added that covers some of the gray, but there's still that too. I've never colored all my hair...it grows much too fast to try to keep up with that, but I'm happy with this.
Have a good Hump Day!
jane
Jane..my hair grows to fast to color it all to...right now I'm trying to let the last color grow out and just add highlites to...I have not tried the Carmel...I want something that will enhance the grey....I already walked this morning....not to bad...Darlene
It's almost time to fix my lunch as I'm being picked up for bridge about 12:45. I haven't decided on what I'll eat except for fresh cantelope chunks and cottage cheese. Probably a frozen entrée. Terri will serve a dessert so I shouldn't eat much before going.
I spent the morning picking up more fallen pears. This tree was here when I arrived and was quite old. Most years I don't get more that 2 or 3 pears. I've picked up at least 3 kitchen sized trash cans full over the last few days. Most have bites from the many squirrels who frequent my back yard! So my garbage can has been full on trash day for the past couple of weeks. I have about a dozen without bites or blemishes, so may cut them up and make poached pears which I hope are edible.
Mary, I'm sorry to hear about your car. My Toyota Corolla is a 2010 and I only have about 43,000 miles on it--mostly from summer trips with Alex and Nick. I plan to keep it until I'm no longer living! I'm not driving it, but Tim does use it instead of his truck or car when he takes me to appointments. I've driven other Toyotas for more than 10 years each. They are great cars with good gas mileage.
Jane, your new "do" sounds pretty glamorous. I think you'll enjoy the change. So far my hair has stayed very dark with little gray, so I'm just going to leave it like it is. I need a haircut, but this week is way too busy for me, so it's going to be shaggy until I can get to the hairdresser next week.
Darlene, good for you for getting out early to walk. I used pear pick ups instead of walking this morning. If there is shade this afternoon on my street after bridge, I might walk a couple of blocks then.
Jeanne, I don't pay much for my car insurance--I've only had one accident in 70 years of driving, so I get a bonus for that. I have USAA car and home insurance--and have had that since 1958 when Bob and I married. My home insurance has gone up, though, as my whole neighborhood has been re-assessed. It's still very moderate compared to other newer neighborhoods.
Sharon, I'm glad to hear you're a "little" better, but I'm hoping for an "ALL WELL" report soon. Lemon bars sound great and I'm sure your friends will enjoy them. Have fun at bridge--and good cards, too!
Marilyn, thanks for your recipe for pesto. I have some basil growing in my little mini garden and will try it. Good luck with taking Freckles on the airplane.
Joy, I don't like early a.m. appointments either, except with my GP. All the specialists seem to work out of a large practice and it takes a long time of sitting in the waiting room for a 10:00 a.m appointment.
I'm off to fix and eat lunch. Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Hi Gals. I guess today is bridge day! I was hostess, hence the lemon bars for dessert. We meet at the golf club and eat at their restaurant, but bring in a dessert. I got the booby prize. I only had one really good hand!! But I had fun. We have a new girl in our group and she seems very nice.
Sue, I think your lawn makes more work than pleasure for you!! All those bags of pears! Melanie planted some Asian pear trees a few years ago, but the squirrels drive them crazy too.
Mary, I'm glad you have several options on the car. Are you feeling sore today?
I'll be so glad to go to the dr's on Friday and get reprogrammed and the staples out. Then maybe I will start feeling decent.
I spent about an hour on the phone with our new internet provider getting John's email address changed. Now I need to go and send out a mass mailing of the change to all his contacts.
Jane, I"m glad you're up on taking deductions for medical trips as many as you do! Hope your bridge was better than mine.
Sharon
Mary. Sound like you have good options on getting another car. The ladies in you building would be the one for me. I did call about one this morning that is on my list but it was sold. Did get a 2015 Nissan tradein this week with only 30000 mls on it local trade on a BMW . it is same as the Nissan Cube but different name .Will go see it tomorrow.
I wish there was a way I could Highlite my hair also. It would have to be stripped to do it. Have lot of silver gray in the front but black from the crown all in the back. No such a thing as a gray colour to highlite. I suppose could use colour but would have to be black over it all. Never do that. Both my girls have the blond HLites put in their brown hair. Looks nice.
I wasn't going to do one thing today. I kept going into my kitchen and could smell something. traced it to my big pantry. Decided I had to take the whole thing apart and clean down shelves and floor. Took all out. Finely traced it to a bag of Potatoes that I had picked up a Meijers on Tuesday. They were still in the string bag. Poured them all out and found 2 large potatoes so soft and rotting right at the bottom. That was the things smelling. Can't understand how they got them onto the shelf and did not catch them.Potatoes are a horrible smell when rotten.
But anyway . now got the pantry cleaned out. Wiped a few of the Potatoes at the top and tossed the rest out.
I always shop my large shopping at Meijers which is a nice store when it comes to the Fruit and Veg department and the Butcher shop.
This must be the time of year for rotten potatoes. Ray brought home some Yukon Gold ones and it didn't take but a day or two and they were moldy and soft. I, too, ended up tossing about 1/2 of them away.
The promised rains didn't appear. It's to be nice for the next couple of days, but lots of humidity.
jane
I've done my knee exercises and made out my grocery list and now cking out my internet sites before I go to the grocery.
I've had rotten potatoes before & I agree that they smell awful. I usually only buy 1 or 2 baking potatoes and a sweet potato. We just don't eat too many.
Jeanne, my condolences on having to clean out your pantry. Hope you can find the car you want.
Jane, our temps are headed down into the 80's with lower humidity! Yea!!! Supposed to storm tomorrow.
My doctor's appt is at 2:00 tomorrow. I hope it isn't storming then. I seldom can park close to the door.
John just got a new computer and I got his new email address set up yesterday, but he's still having trouble receiving, so I've got to mess with it again! Sigh! I did manage to show him how to send a mass message to all his contacts of his change of address so that I didn't have to do it. He has Windows Live Mail and there's no easy 1 step method to do it. You have to check the box of every contact, put in a comma between, etc. So I got out of that job.
Mary, how did your friend like her sweater?
Hi to Joy, Ginny, Marilyn, Darlene and any others I've missed.
Oh I just remembered the highlighting discussion. I have highlights of a dark gold put in my hair. Since it is dark blond, it looks good and camoflages some of the gray. They used to use foil for them but the last time, my gal suggested we go back to the showercap w/ pinholes. She seemed to think it would look better now, so I told her she was the expert and it did turn out fine, so guess that's what she will do in the future.
Sharon
Just wondering...do any of you order books...paperbacks on Amazon...do they offer free shipping? CC
Darlene, I order books, both hard and paper at Amazon frequently. They offer free shipping if you meet a certain total purchase amount. I can't remember what that is now. They also offer a yearly Prime Amazon membership for $30 or so per year. If you sign up for that, all shipping after that is free. I haven't done it because I don't shop there enough to warrant it, but one of my daughters does and orders all kinds of things on there that I wouldn't think of. With the books, they offer new copies at one price and then used copies at reduced prices. They rate the quality of them. I use them a lot for Christmas or birthday gifts for the grands and some for us as well. Sharon
Darlene, Sharon explained Amazon very well. One of my daughters has Amazon Prime and has me listed on her membership. I order a lot of stuff from Amazon, and think it's great. But then, unlike Sharon, I hate to shop. LOL
Sharon, my friend liked the sweater, but it turned out smaller than she thinks she'll wear. I think she's going to give it to a daughter. It was definitely NOT an easy pattern (as stated on the instructions).
Sue, I know you love your Honda, but I wonder if you're going to be able to handle the straight shift even when you get out of your brace. I went to automatic years ago when I first started having problems with my knees.
No decisions made here about cars yet. I'm waiting for the son of the Rogue owner to get back to me with a price and keys so I can look at it and drive it. This may not get tended to before we leave. If not - so be it.
Happy Thursday to all the Buddies!
Hi Every Buddy. Tim's birthday is on the 29th and because he and Kris like to kayak on the river on Saturday's, I took them and Ard to lunch at Longhorn's for his treat (I'd already given him his birthday check). He had a small steak, Kris and Ard had shrimp, and I had salmon. All declared their meals to be good and I know I certainly enjoyed mine.
I did laundry and wrote checks this morning before getting ready to go out. I was glad to get that paper work out of the way. I'd received a form letter from Village Friends (the organization of volunteers who take me to Kroger and hair cuts). It seems some of the other elder members are abusing the privilege and using it too frequently. The President of the group listed a number of transportation options (local taxi companies, city bus, Uber, etc.) that should be used first, although they said they would honor medical appointments if subscribers needed that. I have been using Kroger trips once weekly and a hair cut every 4-5 weeks. Tim said he'd call the President of V.Friends and ask her about it. One elderly woman I play bridge with uses the service at least 4 days a week and I'm sure there are others. A volunteer is taking me to the Farmer's Market tomorrow and afterwards to Kroger. That will be my first and only trip this week.
Tim stopped at my bank on the way home so I could get some cash to use the next couple of weeks. They have a branch on the way home from Tiger Town.
Darlene, I have an Amazon account--son Bill and wife Dawn buy gift certificates at Amazon for me. I usually buy used paper backs if I can. They have reasonable prices and the merchants selling them list the condition of them. I've never been unhappy with the used books I buy from them and most of the places that sell the used ones get them here in a hurry. One I ordered last week came from Reno, Nevada over night!
Have a nice evening, Buddies, and stay inside if the heat is too high in your neighborhood.
Sue
Sue....I'd think once a week to grocery shop and every couple of weeks for haircuts would be a minimum of what the association should expect.
Every day every week would seem excessive to me if they are going to the same place all the time. For example, going grocery shopping every day would, to me, be ecessive ise of the service.
We've been fertilizing and watering today. Even though our part of the state has had flooding, we have not had much rain lately. It seems to go around us.
Jane
Mary. Ws just listening to the News. Did you see where a man just murdered his wife on a Alaskan Cruise ship. Yesterday I believe.It held up the cruise. they were on a trip with their 3 daughters and some other members of family for a anniversary. That will be a sad cruise for some of the other people I would think. It was one of the larger cruises. Over 3000 people I think. I don't like them.
I know you will have a great trip.
Funny, Jeanne - sad for the family, of course. We'll be going on the American Spirit with American Cruise Lines. There are only 48 cabins on this ship. I wouldn't go on one of those monsters.
Beautiful morning here, and I need to get myself going.
I think after my walk, I'll work on the many drawers in my kitchen. They need a good cleaning out and reorganzing and today may be the day!! ;)
jane, that sounds almost like work. And you know how we feel about that. :thumbup:
I've spent my morning reading the paper, playing my daily computer games, being on the computer, and watching the lovely slow rains on my flowers. :smitten:
Thanks on the info for Amazon Books...I read a lot..And do use our Library..but sometimes can't find what I'm looking for there...I would order used for myself...still HOT..here..and dry..I think 7 straight 100 plus temps..so far...wishing all a great weekend..CC
Darlene, I don't remember if either Sharon or I mentioned loans of ebooks. Amazon and probably your local library have ebooks to borrow for no cost. That might be worth investigating for you. Check with your local library.
Mary. Now that ship where it happened had over 3000 passengers on it. I didnt know that they had them going to Alaska that big. What you are using are the ones for me. Last cruise I took had 3000 plus and I will never did it again.
Darlene, I forgot to mention e-books, too. I have a Kindle which son Bill gave me a few years back and I have all of Jane Austen's books on there (they are free!) and also buy used ones mostly in paper back, but occasionally for the Kindle, depending on the author.
Jeanne, I'm not interested in going on a ship that large. Several hundred is enough for me!
Mary, thanks for the reminder about Amazon's e-books. I need to find my charger for my Kindle, though. I know it's around here somewhere. I prefer reading a REAL book, but the Kindle will do in a pinch! When are you leaving for Alaska? That's on my bucket list, too.
Jane, I hope your walk was pleasant and I wish you well on cleaning out kitchen drawers. That's not my idea of fun! I think one 97 y.o. is one culprit with the multiple requests per week. She goes to several Bible studies (and teaches one for women at the county jail). I know she has a son and a daughter who live here in town and I'm thinking they ought to be helping her out.
It's past my nap time, but I am thinking I'll lie down with a book until time to fix supper.
Have a nice afternoon and evening, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, I'll let everybody know how this trip goes (of course). I've really liked the American Cruise Line trips (this will be my 4th), and it's very friendly to singles and those of us with mobility issues.
Hi Gals. Back from the Dr. Got my staples out and tape off and all reprogrammed. I think it is right this time, but she said as my back heals up, the wire might move a hair's width and throw everything off and then I will have to come back in for her to re-in put the necessary program. Of course, I won't know if this program will work yet. I haven't walked or been on my feet enough, but will tomorrow. Also told me I had to wait 3 more days for a shower, so called my beautician and she's going to wash my hair tomorrow for me so I can go to church Sunday. Eight days is too long to go between shampoos. Cross your fingers tomorrow that it all works for me.
Our electricity went out this aft. just as I was about to leave, but apparently it was something to do with Pulte. It came back on in a couple hours.
Other than river cruises, I don't want near a ship! I've done 3 and had to be so medicated it was stupid. No more.
I forgot about Kindle since I don't have one. My daughter reads on her I-phone all the time. Downloads them from the Chicago City Library so can get practically anything and for free. I think her app is Over Drive.
My weather alert sylstem just came on and said a storm was coming up and it is getting dark, so better get off. Sharon
I took Freckles to the vet this morning for her first Senior Blood panel, it was all just fine with a little elevation for the pancreas so I have to find her a food that has single digits of crude fat. She also has a UTI so is on amoxicillin for two weeks then another urine sample. I stayed there at the vet and waited for the results since I live 15 miles from the vet.
Marilyn, sorry your baby has a UTI, but he'll get better soon.
Sharon - Hooray!! Showers soon! I forgot to ask. how did your airport transport go on your recent trip?
We've had lovely rain off and on all day today. It's been overcast and cool and I've got a much-needed half-inch of rain in my gauge. The high today was only around 80!
Marilyn, sorry to hear Freckles has a UTI. Does she take meds well?
Mary, the wheelchair transport at the airports were wonderful. They whisked us through security in about 3 mins. Didn't have to wait at all. It was wonderful. Brian also had a wheelchair available for me on base for a couple activities that involved walking. I have 1 pic that shows Leyton, the 5 yr old, hitching a ride on Gigi's lap. Fun for both of us.
We had a brief storm but have no idea how much we got since my rain gauge broke. Probably a qtr inch. I've taken my sponge bath, dressed and am ready to go get my hair washed. We're going out for dinner tonight at Ruby Tuesday's, our standby for a night out. They have such a good salad bar and generally good food at reasonable prices.Our neighbors are going with us.
It is supposed to be in the low 80's with low humidity all weekend. Whoo Hoo! The humidity at 11:00 last night was 94% according to the forecaster. Yuck!! Hope everyone is enjoying cooler weather. Hi to all. Sharon
We had what sounded like a torrential down pour in the middle of the night--maybe about 3:00 a.m. It woke me, so I got up to use the bathroom, didn't turn on the lights, and tripped in the bathroom and cut my left hand on something--couldn't find anything sharp when daylight came, so don't know how that happened. I've worn a bandaid on since then but have now removed it and it seems to be healing.
This morning I slept late and have lazed around except just returned from a walk down to the corner. It is a bit dreary out there and cloudy and I think we'll have more rain today. We're usually in drought by now and I'll have to say this must be the wettest summer since I moved here in 2004. Very unusual for Alabama. Our rainy periods are usually December through February or March.
I went to the Farmer's Market with a friend yesterday before going to Kroger, so I have lots of fresh fruit and veggies. I need to start cooking some of it for lunch--I have enough to last through this next week. Yesterday I peeled, cut up, and cooked some of the pears which have fallen from my pear tree. I put about 8 pears out on my deck for the squirrels--most have bad spots and the squirrels will eat what they want and I'll put the rest in my trash can for pick up on Monday.
Happy Saturday, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn...hope your pup feels better soon.
Sharon...good news on the reprogramming seeming better for you.
I'm with Sharon on ships....the bigger the better and not at all is even a better choice...like trains...experiences in US and on smaller ships haven't been good.
Beautiful morning here...I need to try and walk a bit, but I may have waited too long. Cleaned out three more pull out drawers this morning and have bed stuff in the washer and the bed redone for this next week.
Not much else on hand for this day. I need to start the sprinklers as no rain in the forecast.
jane
Weather is perfect today. Should be out walking but feel to lazy. I never care to go and do much on a Saturday. Places always so crowded. Hope tomorrows weather will be the same. Then all week backin the 90s again.
Jane. More than drawers need doing in my Kitchen and dining room. If only I could just get rid of all the Pots,pans. some gadgets I never use. Also still have all the china, Silver every thing for 50 years ago. Never will use again. Women in family dont cook and sure don't want all the things. Collection in China cabinets. Must be 40 Teapots and all the Glassware . All i brought for UK. Better get onto soon. Think a mother and daughter just opened a Tea Cafe over in the next Village. Maybe should see if they would take the teapots. I always thought I would open one years ago.
Good idea on the teapots. They might want them for decoration, etc.
Do you have a consignment auction place anywhere nearby? You take what you have there and they auction it off. You get a check. Yes, here they take 20%, but you're rid of the stuff and get whatever you get. No work like a yard sale, etc.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm up, showered, dressed, and ready to go to church. Olyne (my ride to SS and church) called this morning and said she was out late last night and only wanted to go to church and that was fine with me. She'll be here about 10:45.
I've been reading to pass the time--a detective paperback. So far pretty interesting and might be able to finish it this afternoon if I don't find something more productive to do.
Happy Sunday, Buddies.
Sue
Sue...enjoy your Church service this morning.
I've been out for my walk and now home to cool off and get some eggs and bacon and toast...Sunday treat.
I've started to pack for our Ohio trip...leaving here Tuesday...but will do laundry tomorrow for those essentials that I need. It'll all be a casual visit, so no fancy duds needed. :2funny:
I'm reading this afternoon, too. I only watch news and sports on TV and I'm not into baseball, so that leaves the news and an hour or so of that is more than enough! I think I'll turn on a music channel and just veg out with my book. I don't read heavy, depressing things...just light fluff to enjoy and know nobody is going to die or be killed. Enough of that on the news!
jane
Hi Gals, we went to church but there was no SS today as it is the 5th Sunday when they have a Fellowship breakfast. John doesn't like to go to those, so we just went to church. Stopped at Lowes on the way back to pick up some more birdseed & suet.
I've put towels in the laundry & started a tuna/macaroni salad. Need to go put it all together now that the macaroni & eggs are cool. I've also had lunch. John just put the stuff in the dryer and the undies in the washer for me. I guess he decided he wanted to pack them before I got in gear. Suits me!!
Lovely day today. Sue, it's been the rainiest summer we've had since moving here too. Usually, we're complaining about drought. Nice that you got to the farmers mkt. What are you making with all your veggies?
Jane, I think it has cooled down some in the MW, so I hope you have a great trip. How long will you be staying?
Jeanne, I agree with Jane's suggestions. If that doesn't suit you, donate to one of the charities.
Sharon
Nice here again today. Just getting ready to go over to the grocery store. Don't want to go far n my car as something seems to be wrong with the lock as when I put my key in it just needs a lot of work turning it before it starts. It is going into the shop Tuesday while I go to movie next door. Car need good check up. I may be looking at what they have in on their Honda Lot.
Now I am reading a book at the moment. It not bad. About a girl 21 gets in a little trouble and the Child service talks her into signing her 4 year and a 6 month children away. She was going to prison for 10 months. Sort of goes through all their lives. The up and downs. Called "Somewhere out there" by Amy Hatvany. Never heard of her but then never heard of 3/4 of the writers now. Seems like all can get book printed.
Off I go.
Beautiful morning here...laundry in and trying to then finish the packing for the Ohio trip.
Stay cool and safe,Buddies, on this last day of July.
What a beautiful day we are having here on the Oregon southern coast. I've been to the gym and taken Freckles for a walk. My next trip out of the house in a few minutes to over to a friend house to have her put a few little Purple stripes in my hair. Never too old for some fun. I want it that way for the wedding to go with my dark purple full-length dress.
Saturday We met up with one of Keith's college roommates. We had a great lunch at the local craft brewery. They sure all organic foods. the Deep fried chicken with sesame Asian sauce was so delicious. Yesterday was a church and hanging out at home other than walking freckles about 4 times. she escaped Saturday wehile I was washing the windows on my car and took herself for a walk, I was frantic looking for her but finally did find her. Then yesterday Keith left the sliding door in the bedroom open and she got out again and came around to the front of the house. I saw her out the window and brought her back in.
Hello Every Buddy! Tim came over this morning to help me with some computer stuff and some paper work. After he left I called Vanguard for some information (Tim's suggestion) and they said they'd mail it today. Our Teacher Retirement System where I invested lots of my salary while Bob was receiving his retirement pay has been trying to pay me back on their estimated age of death--which I believe they are under estimating as I'm expecting to live into my late 90's! So we're having to find new opportunities for that money now. I'm hoping this new account with Vanguard (I have several with them) will increase my assets.
I've just finished eating a late lunch because of him being here and am planning on my usual lie down with a book.
Jane, have a great trip--and Mary, when are you leaving? And I hope your trip is fantastic!
Marilyn, your lunch out with Keith's classmate sounds great--and I'm very glad that Freckles had the good sense to go to your front door!
Sharon, besides grilled fish I had pear and cottage cheese salad (the pears are from my prolific for the first time in years tree in my back yard). I also had fresh corn on the cob from the trip to the farmer's market last weekend. I still have about 4 ears left.
Hello to other Buddies who might be looking in today. I wish every one WELL!
Sue
Hi all. Marilyn, glad Freckles is safe inside. That's one reason I love the electronic fence. If Bunny goes out, she still can't leave the yard without getting zapped and she learned early that she didn't want that. You're brave to put purple stripes in your hair. Not something I would even think to do, but have fun with it.
Jeanne, hope you get your car running or a new one soon. Glad the weather is better.
Jane, I'm sure you're busy getting ready to leave. I hope you have a good trip.
Mary, have a wonderful trip to AK. I'm so glad you haven't stopped traveling. Eat some of that wonderful salmon for me!!
Sue, I hate dealing with investments. They worry me. It's good that you have Tim to advise you. Our money is mostly in annuities.
John got to Colombia safely by about 11:00. I wrote my church articles this morning. Had to really improvise as there isn't much going on in August. I also went over to the Lake House to drop off a donation check to the group that does "Back-to-School" collections. They collect lots and lots of supplies as well as cash. I just didn't feel like going to WalMart to buy supplies, so wrote a check. While I was over there I picked up some books from the free library. I just finished a pretty good Danielle Steel one called "Precious Gifts". I've read most of hers, so its hard to find some I haven't. I really need to go to the library, but was too lazy. Maybe tomorrow. I need to pick up the book that we are to read for our Sept. church book club. It is "Bathsheba, the reluctant beauty" by ? Hunt. I hope they have it and that I don't need to order it.
BTW, did you all know that Walgreen's gives Seniors 20% off the first Tues of the month on everything they buy? That can be quite a savings if you wait and buy then.
I need to take Bunny out for a walk as it is really pretty today. My back hasn't been hurting too much but my hips have. However, it may be that the hips are due to arthritis. The stimulator only blocks nerve pain.
I hope everyone is having a good day. Sharon
Oh, my I sure did get in a bunch of typos. I have a program called Grammarly on this machine and they made some of their own corrections. I don't like those self-correcting programs.
We're off this morning. Y'all take good care of yourselves. I'll check in when I can.
Bon Voyage, Mary! I know you'll have a great time--and am hoping for fantastic weather for the trip. BTW, I like your new avatar (is that the right word for picture?)!
Marilyn, I've not noticed many typos in your posts--are you sure you've been leaving them? Any news on Keith's eyes?
Sharon, I do rely on Tim's advice for investments and also day to day things that I need help with. I'm fortunate that he lives nearby and is self-employed which makes him fairly available when I need some help. You've been pretty busy, as usual.
I'm guessing Jane and Ray might be on the road this morning. I hope they have a safe trip and a nice visit with their family.
Jeanne, that book you're reading sounds like the poor heroine has a miserable life--probably won't have a happy ending. I often wonder how people like that get so stuck in the wrong choices. It's a sad situation.
My cleaning ladies came early this morning, about 8:45. They sure can get things cleaned up in a hurry. They were off to my neighbor, Libba's house, by about 9:20. They damp mop my wood floors, dust, sweep, run the vacuum cleaner of the rugs I have out (I still haven't put down the hall runner as I don't have a non-slip pad which I can put under it). My plan for the rest of the morning is to peel and cut up more green pears and to cook them to an edible state. I've been enjoying pears and cottage cheese daily for over a week.
Not much else to report--tomorrow I'm getting a much needed haircut--Hurray, hurray!
Sue
Hi Gals, I've been to Walgreens to pick up a few items on their Senior day. Saved about $20! Also went to the library and put in an order for the Bathsheba book and picked up a couple other books.
The guy who is going to prune the big bushes and trees in back is supposed to be here now. Hope he shows up soon. I think he is just going to look things over and see what needs to be done today.
John found a good partner at the tournament and made 4.5 pts yesterday! Plans to play with him most of the week.
I took Bunny for a short walk last evening. My back seems to be doing okay. So I think I am going to commit to the reunion in mid Sept. It may be a strain, but it will be my last chance probably to see any of these people. I also plan to take a bus up to Chicago to visit Lori and see her new condo. Not excited about the bus trip, but guess I will do it anyway.
Hope Jane and Mary both have good, safe trips. I hope they ck in frequently.
Hi to Marilyn, Darlene, Ginny, Joy and all. BTW yesterday was Ginny's birthday. Sharon
We're 1/2 way to Ohio. Rain and construction made for a long day on the road.
Jane
Dropped my car off at Honda today and then went to the Movie across from them. Saw "Dunkirk" It is O.K. They did a good research on it but it was just all the Fighting in the air and the Evacuation . Not type of personal story and very little talking.
Had them go all over my car. I still may buy that little "Smart Car" that honda has. Keep my car I have now and use the smart car just around town. I have always wanted one since I saw them when first out in UK.
Just found a couple of things on my car. Airconditioning and the Key Switch. Key Switch is a $495.00 job but right now it seem to be working O.K It is wearing out. Air Conditioning $139. I will do the AC but hold off on the switch until it acts up again.
That is the best picture yet Mary. You have a great time. Take some pictures.
Going to be only in the 70s for next 2 days. Feels so good to me.
So much construction going on around my town. Wondered why I was seeing and feeling so much dust. I like to open window but right now feel awful if I do. Can taste it in the mornings when I opened them.
Hi Buddies. I've been out this morning getting a haircut. One of the Village Friends came to drive me. She brought a book and sat in her car reading--it is pretty cool here this morning after rain last night. I had the first appointment, but had to wait a bit for Cynthia to get her towels out, set up her station, and chat with the other operator who was already working. I didn't mind, but hated to keep the driver waiting. She was early because she lives in Beauregard, a small community east of here. She drives her 2 teens to a private high school here in Auburn, so came to pick me up after she dropped them off.
It looks like rain here. Cloudy and dark and we can always use some rain--although this has been a pretty wet summer.
I hope Jane and Ray get better weather for their trip. Traveling in rain is not a lot of fun, plus I always worry about the other people driving in the lanes next to me as they often cut in front too close for my comfort. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a safe trip.
Jeanne, it sounds as if your car is doing OK, but using a smart car for short trips might be a good idea, too. Do you know anyone who has a smart car?
Sharon, it sounds as if John is having a good time at the tournament. Have you considered taking a train to Chicago from the reunion? Then perhaps flying back home from Chicago? I know there are passengers trains (Amtrak) serving that area with local stops at larger cities. I enjoy going to New Orleans on Amtrak--although haven't done it since I had to quit driving as Amtrak doesn't go through Auburn anymore--had to drive up to Birmingham for that.
It's time to start fixing my lunch. I have fresh corn and tomatoes from the farmer's market and will probably fix that with a ground steak patty or maybe frozen salmon. I still have some poached pears (from my pear tree) which are in small chunks which I'll put in a small dish with some cottage cheese for a salad.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Weather still a little cooler here. Feels better. Would like to see it rain more.
Sue. Now a man down the street has a Smart car. 7 years now. Loves it. May go and drive it home tomorrow and check it out. Not in the mood today. Still having a BP problem. I have to change from this Dr. All she does is changed Prescription. Never had a problem in the years I have taken the other one. (Given by a dr. now retired.) The young dr. are so different that the old ones. Getting not to trust her.
Jane could get a little rain in Ohio but cooler I think.
Sharan. That should be a nice trip to Indy for the Anniversary. Will be lots missing now. My Eldest is putting one together for one of hers next year. She lives in the same town which is good.
I could not get a group together anymore. I came to this town in 1965. Friends I made all gone. All the women and men and was close to working Also. I am amazed at the young ages they past. So try to get there and enjoy. Will you husband attend also?
Hooray..it's rainy...the 100 day temps are gone ....for now...I had my hair highlighted...and don't like it at all...going to just let it grow off and be grey....Hi to any looking in...Darlene
PS..Jeanne...what's a smart car ? Darlene
Hi every buddy, Freckles and I had a visit this morning at one of the care homes. We always look forward to this particular visit since we have been going there twice a month for the last 2 years. There were some new people there and one had passed away. That is always sad for us since we come to know each one over the years and/or months we have visited that person.
It is pretty warm today for the coast so after taking her for an early morning walk I am waiting to take her for another until later. I baked a loaf of bread after we came back from our visit. Oh, I do love my new Air fryer. I cooked steak in it last night, It came out so tender and good. Tonight I am cooking chicken in the air fryer.
Long day of travel, but uneventful. Weather okay, mostly overcast and cool. Drove lots around area. Trying to post a picture on FB, but haven't managed it yet. Using tablet, and won't do much without keyboard.
Jeanne, friend here has Smart Car. Got it mainly to pull behind R V, but she likes it to srive around town.
Sharon, congrats to John. Glad back iis doing well.
sue, hooray for haircut.
Hugs to all Buddies.
We're here in Ohio and temps are lovely. A few sprinkles along the way, but that was all. Lots of traffic around Indianapolis and Columbus.
Good to be here.
Jane
Jane
Enjoy your visit. Could have nice weather. Always bad traffic goig through Indy. Did you use int 74? You didn't honk..
Hi Gals. Glad you got your haircut, Sue. Your lunch sounds yummy. According to Lori, the Mega Bus (not greyhound) is much more comfortable than the Amtrak. I will see. I am going to Lori's first because of a work conflict the week after for her.
It's very comfortable here but is supposed to rain Fri-Mon to some extent. The landscape guys I called did come yesterday and got all the bushes and hollies trimmed back. Looks so much better.
Jane, glad it is nice in OH and that you arrived safely. Traffic in INdy is always heavy, I think. Have fun with your sis.
Mary, glad you got to AK. Hope you have a great time.
Jeanne, several people around here have Smart Cars. They are cute, but definitely wouldn't want to take them out on the interstates. No John isn't going with me to the reunion. He thinks other people's reunions are boring.
Marilyn, I heard that both Portland and Seattle set records for high temps and will again today. You are smart to walk Freckles early and late. Too bad about losing one of your patients, but I guess that is to be expected.
I've been busy today. I had an eye appt at 10:15. Everything was okay except that a cataract is growing. I'm to see her again in 6 months. Then I went to a new store, Wireless Medic to have him get my new cell phone up and running. He did it in about 3 minutes and for no charge! Did I feel stupid. Then I went to the grocery and have those put away. I got a crab cake for my dinner tonight and some salmon for Sat. night. Tomorrow evening our SS class is taking a couple that is moving away to a retirement center in a different city out to dinner at the Olive Garden. One of the gals is picking me and a couple other singles up, which is nice. They are the first people we met in our church--just happened to sit next to them and got acquainted. Such a sweet couple.
All for now, Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I'm doing laundry--am showered and dressed for lunch with Tim and a Kroger trip afterwards. He'll be here about 11:00. I had my haircut (which I probably mentioned already on Wednesday--and does it feel good to be all trimmed up and neater!). Yesterday I went to lunch at Chicken Salad Chick with my Thursday bridge club. I had a scoop of chicken salad and a small fruit salad for my lunch--pretty tasty, too! I had so-so cards and didn't play them well, but had fun any way.
I'm doing laundry and still trying to locate my retired Army cousin in Florida as my cousin Martie doesn't have an address for him and I can't find the one I have. Martie's mother, Anne, the cousin who was like a sister to me, died recently and Martie doesn't know how to reach Fred--who was also a close friend with Anne. This morning I sent a request to the WVU Alumni directory about Fred. When he was a senior there, he was the Student Body President. The person in charge is out of the office until Monday (a long weekend must be nice!), but I left her a message and hope that she'll have a better address for him. I'll probably dig through some of my old Christmas card lists and hopefully find a current address for him. He was a career Army officer and like us, he moved around a lot--but I know he retired in Florida.
I hope Jane and Ray are having good weather and lots of fun in Ohio with their relatives. And I hope every other Buddy is having a good day, nice weather, and enjoying the last month of summer. I am so glad I am no longer teaching. School started here yesterday! Which means the schools will finish by the middle of May. I hated that when they started it some years ago while I was still working. Classrooms were stifling in August and usually only one window unit which didn't really cool anything!
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Good Morning, I was so foggy here this morning but it lifted enough by 6:15 that I went to the gym an hour earlier than I usually go. After having breakfast I took Freckles for an early walk. I enjoy the cool morning air for a nice brisk walk with her.
This evening, it is the monthly Wine Walk in Coos Bay, Furry Friends sets up a table at one of the appliance stores where we set up a table with a donation jar and a poster with pictures of the places we take the dogs. I am in charge of seeing that it is set up and that there are two teams to showcase their dogs. This month it is my turn with another team to sit there for two hours, let people pet out dogs and tell them about Furry Friends.
Ohio is having some big thunderstorms here and very heavy rain. Tomorrow we'll go to a city south of here and niece and children and the girls and their families of my deceased niece will meet us for a family dinner. Her son had us all up for supper at his house last night as he had a trip to Pittsburg tomorrow.
Sunday we'll start home.
Jane
Hi, gals. We've had a great time in Juneau. Have driven almost every road - there aren' t many - and seen gorgeous scenery and other neat stuff. Good food, too. Sue and Randy are flying out in the morning, and Margaret and I will be boarding the boat. We've had good weather, too.
Sue, I know you're not on Facebook, but your sons probably are. That would be a good place to look for your cousin. Tim could do that for you.
Glad you're having a good time, jane. Safe travel home.
Hope your event goes well tonight, Marilyn.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Hi Gals, We had a great time at the dinner for our pew mates at Olive Garden last night. They were also celebrating their 60th anniversary. They married kind of late, I think We had 15 people there all told including our pastor. Nice gifts were given to the honored couple. They also had a cake brought in that was humongous! Beautiful and good.
I haven't done a whole lot today. Feeling kind of lazy. The HOA landscapers did all the pruning out front this morning. I was so glad of that. It was way overdue.
Sue, go into 411.com and type your cousin's name and Florida for the state in the line for people and hit search. What comes up has a lot of small print, but there is a place that says address that you can click on. The rest of the stuff wants you to pay for a subscription. Ignore that. If it doesn't work for you, send me his name and approximate age and I will look it up for you.
Mary, I'm so glad you enjoyed Juneau. We were there only one day, but enjoyed it. Hope the cruise is great for you.
Jane, sorry about the storms, but I think the MW has gotten a lot of those this summer. Enjoy your family.
John should be home tomorrow night. I haven't accomplished a lot while he was gone.
I just realized I haven't read our SS lesson for tomorrow. Guess I better get with it. Have a nice weekend. Sharon
Good Afternoon, Every Buddy. Olyne picked me up for SS and church. We knew our teacher, Jim, was in Europe, but thought Jenny, our sub, would be there, but Olyne and I were the only ones present. Kay, who is a member, but also a choir member was busy out in the hall with some kind of committee, so we just chatted together and were able to get into the ladies' room near our class before it got crowded. Then we went to our regular seats (Heaven forbid if someone else were to sit in them!--does that happen in your churches?). Bonney, Jeanne, and Ethel came to sit with us, so we had a pretty good half row. We had communion today so the service was a bit longer than usual.
After lunch and clean-up, I spent an hour and a half+ looking for my cousin Fred's address in Florida and found it in a batch of Christmas Cards from last year. So I'll write to him this evening and mail it tomorrow. Cousin Martie (Cousin Anne's daughter) wanted me to tell him about her mother's death a few weeks ago. I don't have a telephone # for Fred and Sally, so will just send him a note. I'll leave my phone # with the note in case he wants to call--and if HE'S still living. He's almost 10 years older than I am, which would make him near 90.
Not much else to report today. I hope Jane and Ray have had fun and will have a safe trip home. Mary, keep us posted about your trip when you can--and of course have LOTS of FUN!
Hi to all the Buddies looking in and take care!
Sue
Tomorrow morning I have a consultation appt. with the surgeon for the lumpectomy . I'm trying to stay positive & not think about it . That is hard to do . In my family history there was cancer but not in a direct line except my brother who smoked & had esophagus cancer .
I want to schedule the surgery after we get back from a trip . Hope that is possible . Our grandson (our daughter's son ) died a few weeks ago & we need to see family as much as they need to see us . I haven't told our daughter about my surgery because she is too fragile right now .
I don't see how this could be cancer , it hasn't showed up in any of my mammograms or biopsies . I had a mass in my arm pit on the same side & it was proven a fat deposit . I pray this is the same .
Alpiner, we'll keep you in our prayers. Sorry for the loss of your grandson. That's a hard thing to swallow.
Sue, glad you find Fred's address. I went to SS & church and we had communion too. All the Salkahatchie kids (missioners who go out for a week and fix up homes for those who can't) were there and talked about their experiences. This is a SC think that has been done since 1976. They have 5 camps, I think that they work from. Really inspiring to see teenagers working like that for the needy.
John is on his way home and will be here in about an hour. I put in a load of towels, and cleaned up the kitchen, but that's about all since church.
Hi to our travelers. Hope you're having fun. Hi too to Darlene, Maarilyn, Ginny & Joy. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've been doing paperwork and wrote a letter to my cousins Fred and Sally about Cousin Anne's recent death. I spent most of yesterday afternoon searching through old Christmas cards looking for Fred's address and finally found it there. I'm afraid my filing system leaves much to be desired!
Yesterday at church, an interim minister was introduced to serve our college students until a permanent replacement for Rachel can be found. He is a retired pastor from our conference and will have weekly meetings with the college students until the new replacement is found. It will be tough to find someone who is as loving, nurturing, and companionable as Rachel. I miss her so much and am sure her college students do, too.
I've brought my trash barrel up from the street as the trash men were here early. I need to wash it out as I've been putting lots of pears with bad spots in bags which have leaked and left moisture and a bad smell inside. I'm expecting Tim sometime this morning and I think he may have time to help me do that. (he did!)
Not much else to do today. I'm caught up on laundry and the house is still looking good since last week's Molly Maids visit. I'll probably pick up more pears in the back yard. I can't believe that old tree has had so many this year! Usually I get no more than 3 or 4 and they are usually inedible. These are still green, but when I peel them and poach them in small chunks, they are tasty chilled in my fridge and I eat them with cottage cheese on the side.
Alpiner1, I hope your consultation goes well and that you have the lumpectomy right away. I found my lump in one night 1996, showed my husband the next morning. We made an appointment that day with my nurse practitioner who sent me immediately to a clinic where I received multiple breast exams/films and was told to return to my doctor's office. They set up an appointment with an oncologist who identified it as breast cancer and that led to a lumpectomy at Ft. Benning Army hospital. Then I had radiation treatment at my local cancer center--7 weeks as when in my 5th week, the radiation center was closed for Christmas holidays. I still have annual mammograms, but all has been well since.
Sharon, I hope John has returned home safely yesterday. How are you doing with your exercise program.
Hi Every Buddy who is not here this morning. Have a great day, everyone!
Sue
I saw the surgeon this morning & she did an ultra sound & the spot seems smaller on her equipment . I'm waiting for them to call me today about an appt. for a mammogram on their equipment ( she has more confidence with it ) & also will have another biopsy involving a wire . She said the spot has a shadow & hopes to get a clearer image .
We'll be thinking of you, Alpiner, and hope for very good news for you.
We're home...lots of road/bridge construction/repair with one lane and 45 mph speed limits on interstates. One had a 5 miles backup trying to get everyone into one lane. What a mess.
Jeanne....I did wave to you going and coming arond C-U!! ;D
It was a great visit, but I'm glad to be home.
jane
Sue, it sounds like the pears are keeping you busy! Glad some are good enough to eat though. They do make a tasty dish with cottage cheese. If you regularly have a problem with smells in your garbage can in the summer, you can add cat litter to the bottom of it and it will absorb the smells.
Jane, welcome back. I feel for you on all the construction. There is so much of it in the summer in the MW.
Alpiner, I do hope your test results are good one. Prayers going out for you
It is 5:30 AM. I got up to go to the bathroom and when I came back to bed had the most awful attack of GERD. My whole chest was hurting, so I got up and took 2 Tums and am on the computer till it passes. I made the mistake of eating a mint candy that they had given us at Olive Garden last night. That is not recommended, but I haven't had any attacks in forever.
I did 10 mins on the bicycle yesterday. It was too hot to take Bunny for a walk. We had a storm last evening too. It didn't last terribly long but it had been a while since we had any rain. The PGA Open is this week in Charlotte and the forecast is for rain every day! This is a first for Charlotte to have one of the majors so it is a shame.
I better get to bed soon. Sharon.
Good morning, Buddies...
A very cool morning here...49 when I woke up, but up into the 60s now at 8:30 am. No rain predicted until Thursday. I need to run some errands this morning and Ray's off to his T'ai Chi class. He's doing that hoping it'll help with his balance.
Laundry is in and churning away. We didn't have a lot since I could do laundry at my sister's, which is a huge help.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. We're having a light drizzle here this morning. The weatherman expects low to mid 80's for us today, which is fairly cool for Alabama in August. I've had my "bug guy" here this morning for the monthly spraying inside and out. When I finish posting, I'm going to put on my rain jacket and walk in my neighborhood. After that I'll fix and eat lunch and probably spend the afternoon inside reading. I did cut up a lot of pears and poach them and will eat them with cottage cheese for the next few days.
Alpiner, I'm hoping for good results from the test and if your surgeon recommends a biopsy, I hope she/he can do it quickly. You'll be much relieved to have that past you. Good luck!
Welcome home, Jane. Freeway travel during summer months is a big fat pain! I'm glad you made it home safely. Gee, 60's in August seems pretty chilly to me. However, we're looking for a high of 80* this afternoon and if the rain doesn't stop, it might be a bit lower than that.
Sharon, thanks for the tip about kitty litter in the garbage can. I'll talk to Tim about it. He's taking me to lunch on Thursday and then to Kroger for my weekly shopping. He washed out my trash can yesterday. I'm sorry about the GERD attack and hope you won't have another one.
I'm going to put my hooded rain jacket on and walk around the 3 blocks on my street and the one behind me (not very long blocks--but Tim has been on my case about not getting outside enough).
Have a nice rest of the day, Buddies.
Sue
I'm waiting for a call from the dr . She said someone would call today about what to do next . I made a quick trip this morning to the market so I could be home all day waiting for the call . She said yesterday this could all be taken care of this week . The dr.'s office is in a hospital in San Diego & is about 40 miles & she mentioned it may take 2 days ( so 2 trips ) . My husband went with me yesterday & was sure happy he did !
I lost my post so will start all over again.
All is well here. Keith seems to be alright most of the time, however, from time to time there is some little thing that is not quite right. I put his blood pressure pills on the table in front of his placemat so he will remember to take the all was fine until Saturday when he looked at me and asked "Am I supposed to take these pills? I told him "yes just one from each bottle".
He takes two pills at bedtime and I hand those to him with a glass of water each night. He has been working in the yard doing some odd jobs that have needed doing for quite some time so that is a good sign, he is not just sitting around doing nothing.
Freckles and I have a few days off, tomorrow we visit the Cancer Center, that is all she has to do this week. Next week is going to be hectic. I have two visits with Freckles, Keith needs to get a hair cut and a new pr of shoes and I have to get things packed up for the trip next weekend for the wedding. We are going to have to leave very early in the morning as there are millions of visitors come to Oregon to view the eclipse and the traffic is going to be horrific. It would normally take about 3.5 hours to get where we need to go, but with so much traffic on the road, it could take all darn day. The wedding is the day of the eclipse so there is no staying home. It is Keith's youngesat son who is getting married.
Alpiner....I hope you got good news from your doc's office!
Marilyn...it sounds as if the dementia is apparent some days, and I guess that's how it works. He's so lucky to have you. His boys should be very grateful, too
Beautifully cool day here, so the AC can rest. Bridge is the only thing planned by me for today.
jane
It's 11:00 a.m. here, so I guess Good Morning is still OK. I've had a good walk, done some laundry, showered and washed my hair--and when trying to dry it, found my hair dryer is kaput! So it's still damp and my ride to lunch and bridge will be here in about 45 minutes! Thank goodness when I had my hair cut last week, she got it pretty short.
We're eating lunch out at the University Club. Our 97 y.o. member doesn't have it at her home anymore and makes "no host" reservations for us at the U. Club. They have a pretty good salad/soup menu as well as larger entrees, so I'll be glad for something yummy. And, best of all, their homemade bread pudding for dessert! The Club has room for our two tables of bridge and there is usually at least one more table of women playing there, also, sometimes two or more.
I'm going to lunch tomorrow with Tim and afterwards, he'll take me to Kroger for my weekly shopping. I don't have much of a list except for fresh fruit and veggies, bacon for BLTs, and ice cream. My freezer is pretty full. Tim was here on Monday and was having lots of pain in his right arm--promised to see the doctor. He worked as a plumber for quite a while during and after college and the repetitive motion has caused pain in his arm.
Alpiner, I hope to hear some good news from you today.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
I didn't hear from the dr. until a few minutes ago , it had to be approved by our insurance . I have an appt. on August 16 for an ultra sound & biopsy . I pressumed it was at the breast dr.'s office . Then my husband said he thought I should call & find out because her office is at a hospital . I just called & left a message for the nurse to call me back .
I am so rattled ! The next day we are leaving on a trip , it will be okay & I can only lift 5lbs. for a couple of days . So will need to have most of the packing done by Tuesday .
The woman who called first , called me back to get my husband's name . I got the correct address & got a few answers so I'm a bit more at ease . I was fearful of having anesthetic because of respiratory issues but was told it would be a local .
Hi everyone...I posted yesterday..or tried...lost it as Marlyin did..so will try again...we had rain and somewhat cooler temps for couple days..by week end be back to 99...our family reunion went well...fun to see family that you don't see often...but there was a bump in the road...My oven quit working on Thursday...heating element problem..AND..25 people were coming for dinner Sat...but thankfully I had bought a pre cooked Brisket...which my sons warmed on my BBQ Grill...everything else was fixed by microwave or stovetop...so I have to wait 10 days for the oven part to come in...but with just me...It's OK..Mary...hope u have rested from your trip...and safe traveling to Marlyin on theirs..and Jane glad u had a fun trip...want be long till u will be Texas bound..Alpiner..I have added you to my prayer list..I know Gods watching over you...Sue...I see you also had your hair dryer to quit...so aggravating when things quit working...Sharon reading about your problem with Gerd...what do you take for it??..I have been having lots trouble with excess mucks and phelm...I thought it was my sinuses...but when I went to ENT...he said it wasn't...said it could be acid reflux...I sure wish I could find something to prevent that...always having to clear my throat....Gee...sorry I wrote so much...Hi to any looking in....God bless everyone in our daily walk...Darlene
Hi Gals, well I hit a bump in the road yesterday too! After dinner, I took my shower and put on my gown & robe and stretched out on the couch to watch TV when BAM!!! I had the most excruciating pain across my whole chest. I was hot & sweaty & clammy, so I called John and we went to the urgent care which turned out to be just closing, so they called an ambulance for me.. I spent last night and today in the hospital! The pain in my chest didn't stop till after they gave me 2 shots of morphine. They did an ultra sound and an ekg & a CT scan. The nitro didn't help and the EKG didn't look particularly bad, but anyway it was 2:00 AM before they decided definitely that they were admitting me and that John could go home. He was fit to be tied to be out on the road at that hour, but he got home safely. Today they did a stress test and a endoscopy and kept me fasting all day till they were done. Both were normal, so finally I was discharged at 6:30 this evening. What a day. I was told to take Malox for the Gerd when I had a spell and to take Prilosec daily instead of 3x a week like I had been. Other than that, no orders. What a 24 hrs!
Hi to all. Glad you are all okay. Sharon
Sharon....how frightening! I'm glad you got to the hospital and got checked out.
Jane
Good morning (it's just 10:00 a.m. here). I had a good lunch yesterday at the University club, but paying for it was a nightmare. The electricity was out because of a construction accident in the parking lot, so credit cards were not working. My salad and entrée only came to $18.+, so I just paid cash. However when I got home I couldn't find my credit card and have looked all over for it, called the U. Club and finally this morning called USAA and canceled that card and ordered another.
Tim is coming to take me to lunch and Kroger at 11:00 and I will pay for lunch with cash and the groceries with my debit card from the local bank. What a mess--and I'm sure I'll get a lecture about it! And to make matters worse, my hair dryer quit! That's not such a big problem, though, as my hair is so short since my haircut last week, it dries quickly.
It's dreary out this morning and looks like it's going to rain again today. We've had so much rain this summer--we're usually in drought conditions by this time of year. I cut up more pears yesterday and poached them in a large kettle of water. I've been eating them with cottage cheese as salads. Not a gourmet treat, but still pretty tasty.
My Norton computer contract will run out in a couple of days. I guess I'll have to charge next years fee to my debit card. Maybe they'll let me send them a check.
Alpiner, I'm sorry about the stress caused by the circumstances but try to enjoy your trip. I know you probably won't be able to forget about it completely, but you need the time off to relax. I'm hoping you have a really good time and are able to enjoy your vacation.
Darlene, I'm sorry about your oven, but if you're like me you don't use it that much unless you have company. I hope you can get it fixed soon, though.
Sharon, what a nightmare! I'm glad you're finally home and hope that you'll get relief from the Malox and Prilosec. Nothing is worse than stomach/chest pains as there is always the fear of cancer for those of us who've had it once. Did they check your esophagus, too? That can cause lots of digestive problems. Charlie's wife died because she had GERD issues for lots of years, but it was diagnosed at the end of her life as esphogeal (sp?) cancer. I'm praying for your relief and hopefully the end of this nightmare!
Hi Jane. What are you doing today? I hope it's something fun.
Sue
Sue, they did an endoscopy where they send a tube down the throat and into the stomach and check everything on the way, so no problem with that. The hospital said I had to have an appt within 2 wks with my GI dr, so they called today and I will see them next Friday. I have no idea what is causing all this gas suddenly when I haven't changed my diet.
Too bad about the credit card, but I'm sure they will expedite it to you and that Norton can wait until then. I don't like Norton myself. I think Kapersky or AVG is much better, but that's just me.
Thanks, Jane, for the kind comments.
Darlene, you might know that if a major appliance is going to go out, it will be when you have something important scheduled! Murphy's law! I hope your new oven arrives soon.
Brian's furniture arrived finally today and there was more damage in the one move than in the previous 12. They are just sick over it, but they will get some compensation, just not enough. Right now, they are trying to get unpacked and organized again. Don't envy them.
I need to go to the grocery but really don't want to. Sharon
Sharon. They sure did a lot for you when you went to Emergency. They never do seem to find anything. I only went one time as it was a late Saturday night. something that i had no idea what was causing it. They were not busy , Checked me in. Took BP. Nurse did this. About a hour and she pops in again seeing if O.K. Another hour goes by. A suppose Dr. comes in saying blood pressure little high. Check with your Dr. Monday. go home. I drove myself there and back. Just 5 min. away.
All was O.K. Monday. Then start getting the bills. Shows a lab test. one Dr. there. Got bills from 2 other medical places each showing a Dr. Name. having done something. Never saw anyone. Think it was about 530 dollars all together. Found out that all the Emergencies are private Companies. Not owned by the hospitals. One place even billed me twice for the same thing. same amount. Sent a letter with copy of check showing paid so not to send another past due. Hope your experience turns out better than mine.
I was warned before even by my Doctor just to try not to go to emergency. But what else can one do if they have no idea what the problem is..
Sue...lots of people lose/misplace their credit card and you did the right thing. Called immediately and canceled it. That's what's important...you did the right thing immediately!
We had a nice lunch today with our Iowa-Texas friends. It's always good seeing them, and he's slowly gaining some weight now that they know what his digestive problems are.
Tomorrow is a haircut day and then some more days without any scheduled appts, except for what we want to do!! :smitten:
jane
Jeanne, I went to the ER of the hospital. All will be covered by Soc. Sec. & my supplementary BC/BS. I never have to pay for any medical things unless it would be something cosmetic that isn't covered and I'm not going to do that. I did have some spider veins lasered in my nose area and had to pay a good amount, but I knew that up front. It worked & then they grew back, so not going to do it again. Just use a concealer. I also have a birthmark on the nape of my neck that I priced getting lasered. It was something like $3000, so I decided I would live with it. That was about 10 yrs ago.
Jane, hurrah for unscheduled days! Glad you had a nice time with your friends.
I am still having lots of digestive gas that is very uncomfortable. Tried turning off my back control, but so far, no change. Will leave it off for 24 hrs and see if it makes a difference. That is the only thing different I've done. I'm not eating much because I get really bloated, even on a sandwich. All the baking soda I've taken + the antacids have caused diarrhea too. Just what I need. Anyway, it is nearly 2 AM and I'm drinking a cup of herbal tea and eating some soda crackers.
I never went to the grocery because I felt so lousy & John's eyes were dialated from his eye appt, so I ordered online and will pick them up at 10:30 tomorrow. I also have to take Bunny in for a urine specimen. She wouldn't perform at her appt. However, all her blood work was good & so was her weight. Quite a change from a year ago!
I hope you all are sleeping peacefully. Sharon
Sharon....I sure hope you can get some relief from the digestive trouble. How is the back pain impant working?
Jeanne...the ER here in town is at the hospital, and I've only had to use it once...when I fell down the stairs at 2:00 am. I was also taken to the Brownsville Hospital ER by ambulance when I tripped over a display at Dillard's. Like Sharon, the cost of both visits was covered by Medicare and my Supplement. So far, all our medical things, with the exception of the refraction of our eyes and a special insole the podiatrist ordered for Ray, have been covered by Medicare and our Supplement.
I'm thinking maybe you don't have a supplement for Medicare, which would explain the bills...since you'd be responsible for what medicare doesn't cover. As I recall, they approve a certain amount of what is billed, and then pay 80% of that approved amount. Without a Supplement, you are responsible for the difference between the amount they paid and the bill.
[And we all know ER visits are very expensive, which is why the push for people to have insurance and not run to the ER for care better handled at a doc visit.]
I know the private stand alone ER sites that have popped up in some cities are a different matter. There have been warnings about these on TV...60 Minutes or one of those.
Have a good Friday, Buddies. Lets hope NONE of us need medical care soon!! :D
Jane
Good morning! It's almost 11:00 and I have walked around the 3 block track, had breakfast, read the paper, and not much else. When I came in from the walk, found my CREDIT CARD sitting on a book which was the same color--so I didn't really need to cancel the card, but I'm glad I did because if I hadn't found the card I'd have needed it sometime. So I'll cut it up and just use my debit card until it arrives. As it was I used my local bank's debit card for grocery shopping at Kroger yesterday. So my next chore is to cut up the card I canceled and wait for the new one.
I will go outside to my little mini-garden and pick some green beans for my mid-day meal shortly. While picking up pears yesterday I saw that the bushes had enough for at least one meal. I will microwave a slice of bacon and crumble it on top of the cooked beans.
It's pretty warm here this morning, going to be high 80's and maybe low 90's today. I think after picking the beans I'll spend most of my afternoon inside.
Sharon, I hope you get some relief soon. Has any of your doctors suggested a check of the esophagus? Take care of yourself as best you can. Big HUGS!
I need to go out to my little garden and pick those beans, so have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I have a Medicare supplement which Bob arranged through his MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) and it usually covers whatever Medicare doesn't. This has been great for my pocket book, especially lately with the heart problems.
Good morning, Buddies. It's 10:45 and my mail man just filled my mailbox--maybe my new credit card will be there although my CC company told me it'd be 8-10 days before it arrives. Since I can't drive and go shopping alone, it really doesn't matter as my debit card works well at Kroger--the only store I visit!
I took a really long walk this morning. We had rain again last night (rainiest summer since I moved to Auburn) and was cool for the walk. I'm trying to increase my distance every day. I take my cane with me and use it on about every 6 steps just to keep my balance.
I don't have any plans for today except reading and maybe watching a movie on TCM this afternoon. I'm going out to get the mail from the mailbox and might e-mail Tim about my meds for next week. He usually fills a couple of weekly pill boxes for me, but didn't this week. He's in a lot of pain with his right arm and after we had lunch and went to Kroger he didn't check out my pills before leaving.
He worked as a plumber during college and after and the repetitive motion needed has caused the pain. I filled the pill boxes for this week and am pretty sure I got it right. I only take 3 daily pills--one is a vitamin--and I have a different box for the generic for Aricept which I filled as tomorrow is the day I start the weekly routine--so I filled the Aricept box, too.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Jane, I turned off the control for 24 hrs to see if it was affecting my GI problems. I found out pretty quickly that it has been helping because I had a lot of back pain till I turned it back on. It's not a complete answer yet, but definitely a big help. I didn't know that there was a problem with the Urgent Care centers. I will have to check those out. But I definitely agree, I hope none of the other buddies need health care soon.
My digestive problems are a little better. I talked to a nurse in the GI's office and she gave me some helpful hints as to what to eat and to take Gas-X which I had already ordered with my groceries. I did get a good night's sleep last night for the first time since Mon. night, so that's bound to make me feel better.
Sue, glad you found your card even though you're getting a new one. At least you don't have to worry about who might be trying to use it. Hope you enjoyed your green beans. The doctor did an endoscopy which goes through the esophagus and down into the stomach to see if there were any abnormalities. Everything was normal.
It's kind of hot and muggy here today. I feel for all those playing and watching the PGA Championship in Charlotte today. That's about all that's in our paper today--The PGA.
Hi to all. Stay in and stay cool. Sharon
Sharon...glad you got a good night's sleep and know the implant is working for you. Beano is a good thing to take, too...and I take 4 or so at a time when I've had a supper that may cause me bloating problems.
I think the ones to look out for are those labeled as ER or Emergency Rooms that are free-standing locations. OR...ask when you go in.
Sue...good to get the pill boxes filled. I'll do mine tomorrow morning.
Beautiful day here...cool and low humidity. I ran to the Farmers' Market this morning and then home. My joint pain has gotten worse as the day has worn on. Thank heavens the laundry is done. Ray took the last load out and folded into the basket.
Tonight at 5:00 is the Car Cruise that is full of restored old cars...and they go right past the house, so we'll be on the front porch with snacks and watch. Others not on the route will be bringing their lawn chairs and sitting along the lawn strip/parkway/whatever you call that strip between the street and the sidewalk.
jane
Yes. our Emergency are located in Each of the Hospitals but they say they are not owned by the Hospital itself or are the Dr.and labs owned by hospital.
I don't use a Supplement. Use to have one when first retired. I Retired at 62 . Took SS then. but my company paid me 75% of my monthly salary for next 3 years and carried my full insurance. Until MC kicked in. but for first 5 years seems like after Medicare paid for what I had done. The balance would be about 25 dollars and the Hospital said that the don't claim for balances under $29. So I should figure another way of doing Supplement . I talked to the head of both the Clinics , Hospital and for me decided to just go on a type of service they have. Have on Annuity That I have always called Health Account. They know that and I have that and I have done so good on it. Doesn't even cost the 20% difference as they give me a discount. Never have. (so far) had to use the Health Account. Had some expensive things done over the past 10 years and it is working out good. Been very lucky health wise. (Suppose was a bit of a gamble) Yet I was going to UK every other year and I came under the Social Security. I knew I could well afford to get the best done for a lot less money than things done here. Think that would work for me in Canada. We should all be so grateful for Medicare because I see what some people who are not yet on it get charged for by Hospitals and Doctors. All my family have such as Blue Cross etc and I know Texas Daughter pay 1200 a month premium. Soon both Daughters will be Seniors. MC is sure worth what we pay monthly to it. Most people do not realize that we do pay almost $1400 a year. Think we get it free. Hope that Politicians don't one day mess up the system.
To old to think of changing anything now. Like the Dr. Say. The worst things could have happened to you by now. I get good check up and still have preventive care done. Some every 6 month and others a year
Good morning, Buddies. For some reason, I wasn't able to sleep past 7:00 a.m. this morning, so have had breakfast, read the paper, showered, dressed, and now will be waiting for another hour or so for Olyne to pick me up to go to church. Our SS teacher is in Europe and we won't have our class until he returns. He's on a Vantage cruise--his first. He and his wife are both retired now and finally have time to do this. I'm sure they'll enjoy it.
Not much else going on today. It's going to be fairly hot this afternoon and I'm not sure how far I'll walk--might wait until sunset to get that done. Last night I enjoyed watching "The Quiet Man", my favorite John Wayne movie, on TCM. The scenery is simply beautiful--I'd love to take another trip to Ireland before my final trip to the crematorium! I've visited Ireland 3 times and each time was a great trip. If I could travel now, I think I'd like to go back and spend about a month there, taking local trains to places I remember and love.
I'm not sure if I'll get my walk in this afternoon. Temps are supposed to be up in the 90's this afternoon. That's a bit hot for walking outside.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Sue...Ray was watching The Quiet Man with you last night! I was watching pre-season football...stars sitting it out, of course. It is a good chance to see the new guys...and wonder who'll still be there when the last cuts are made.
Jeanne...interesting on how your ER is run. Our hospital owns ours and for years they had ER docs on a rotation from some group of ER docs, but I guess we have our own now. We're the closest hospital in about a 25-30 mile radius around so lots of ambulances come flying into town...and have a helicopter pad for those needing to go to Univ. Hospitals.
Have they broken ground for the new Medical School there yet?
Cool here this morning, but humidity is creeping in for me.
Lots of joint pain yesterday and today...no walking possible...so hope the rains come soon.
jane
We got back to my place about 12:30 am this morning - after getting up about 4 am Alaska time (a 4-hour time difference - one hour earlier than Pacific time). The trip home went fairly smoothly, except there was no wheelchair pusher at the gate in Atlanta. There were chairs, though, so Margaret loaded me up with the carry-ons and pushed me herself. Our checked bags arrived safely and the Chattanooga shuttle was at the stop when we got there, and surprisingly, no traffic tie-ups on the way home. We even stopped for burgers just before getting to my place, so we had something to eat when we got here.
The trip was great. We saw wonderful glaciers (Mendenhall, Marjorie, Sawyer glaciers up close, plus many others not so close). We had stops at Skagway (rode the train), Haines, and Petersburg, cruised Glacier Bay and Tracy Arm. We saw lots of eagles, otters, sea lions, seals, a pod of orcas, several humpback whales. And ate seafood at nearly every lunch and dinner. The staff, crew, and other 91 passengers were helpful and delightful. I can definitely recommend the American Cruise Line and this itinerary.
We didn't sign up for another trip though. We'll talk with the other girls and see what we can work out. It was great being with Sue and Randy for the first few days exploring Juneau. I wanted to see how I would do traveling this time. I'm not nearly as "low maintenance" as I used to be, and I wound up working Margaret a lot harder than I would like. We'll see what works next.
Sharon, I'm SO glad you didn't have a heart attack. I vividly remember John waking me up one night and taking him to the ER with chest pains. Fortunately, his, too, was GERD. A dear friend here woke up with chest pain, called 911, took her aspirin, and really WAS having a heart attack. She has four stents put in the next day. Always better to be safe than sorry.
Marilyn, I'm glad you're taking such good care of Keith. I'm sure you'll not only notice smaller things now, but remember things from the past that didn't register at the time. It's definitely hard, and my heart goes out to you.
Re Marilyn's step-son getting married on Eclipse Day - a Monday. It's definitely a day they'll remember! Are any of y'all getting to see it. I'll be just off totality if I stand on my deck. But since the line of totality will just be about 30-40 miles away, Margaret is going to come get me, and we're going to drive out in the country somewhere on a back road to just stop and have the experience. We're excited about it!
I love The Quiet Man too - such a nice movie. There's 3.5" of rain in my gauge this morning - from the almost two weeks I was gone. So my plants and flowers are happy.
Welcome home, Mary! Glad it was a wonderful trip and you're home safe and sound. I'm happy to hear you took the train up the pass in Skagway that the 49ers did. It sure makes you wonder how they did that with pack animals, etc.
Hi Gals, I'm still having some trouble with gas and bloating despite the small bland meals. It's not bad but not comfortable either. I decided not to go to church this AM. I needed the sleep and just didn't feel up to making the effort. I did go over and visit Ms Frances last evening. The poor thing needs to be in a nursing home IMHO. She isn't dressing or keeping herself clean and her ankles and feet are at least double or triple their size. The skin has popped open on her ankles and a nurse comes in twice a week to treat them and wrap them in gauze. I'm sure that her time is limited and I think that will be a blessing.
Jane, how was the car cruise? Brian likes doing those. Hope you get your rain and your joints ease up. Thanks for the tip on the Beano. I never thought of that although I have some.
Mary, just saw your post. Welcome back! We've missed you. It sounds like you had a wonderful trip and saw some exciting things. We saw some of that but not all. Skagway would be neat to see, I'm sure.
Sue, glad you got your meds organized for the week. I did mine yesterday too. Hope it cools off enough for you to get a walk in tonight. I'm glad you are able to walk a little more each day. I need to do that too, but just not up to it now.
Jeanne, I've never heard of a hospital not owning its ER, but maybe that is their way of staying solvent. It sounds like you have your insurance and medical care under control, just different from the rest of us.
Ginny, where are you? It's time to check in!
Hi to Darlene. Hope you haven't melted down out there in TX.
Hi Marilyn. I'm glad to hear that Keith is getting out and doing things and seems a little better. Is next weekend the wedding? Have you bought a new dress?
Bunny's urinalysis came back with signs of the oxalate ?? crystals again, so we're going to have to switch her to the expensive Vet food that prevents it. At least that is something we can prevent and all of her blood work was good.
Sharon
Sharon...good news for Bunny....bad for your wallet!
I awoke to thunder this morning and some much needed rain. More to come this afternoon, I guess.
I got out to the grocery and to WalMart to refill my Evista, but they don't have enough for a full refill, so I'll get a partial and go back in a day or so for the rest. It seems to happen a lot with Evista, for some reason.
jane
I managed to stay awake until nearly 10 last night, and then slept until 7:30 (with the usual potty breaks), so may be getting back "on schedule" in another day or two. I got out this morning in my old banged up car to go to coffee with my swim buddies, to the bank, and to get a blood draw. When I had my labs a few weeks ago, my hemoglobin was low, so she wanted that checked again. I don't know when (or if) I'll try to drive that car again - the trunk won't close completely, and I know the left tail light/blinker doesn't work. I hope the guy calls me back soon about the car I want to buy. I think I have the old one sold, too. We shall see how it all works out.
Jane, glad you got your rain. We've had raid predicted for most of a week but haven't got more than a few sprinkles. I take Evista generic and don't seem to have a problem getting it filled.
Mary, glad you're getting back on schedule. I do hope you can get the car thing worked out and have something safe to drive.
I spent a lot of time writing the church articles this morning. Lots new activities for Sept. Anyway, got that sent in and the sheets stripped and did my exercises and have ice on my knee. I think my stomach is a little better. I haven't had to take GAS-X today so far. I cooked John a beef stir-fry last night that looked so good, but didn't dare eat it. There's enough left for him to have tonight.
Not much else going on here. Hope everyone is having a good day. It was 94 when I checked the thermometer at noon. No walk, not even a short one for me in that temp. Sharon
I awoke at 4 am with a horrible cramp in my left calf. I jumped out of bed but couldn't even stand on it for a few minutes. I hate when that happens.
I am taking Keith for a hair cut this afternoon, I made him buy new shoes for the wedding, of course, he only wears Dr. Scholl's tennis shoes, His sister was here for a visit yesterday and she laid into him about getting me on his checking account, getting his will done and other business taken care of, and buying some new furniture, plus ripping out these nasty carpets. I have been harping on him for years about that. So I think it all sunk in, last night he suggested getting rid of the old furniture and seeing about getting the carpets taken up.
there is a forest fire 8 miles from the wedding venue, that's all we need. Corey said don't worry about the fire if need be we will all just evacuate. With my COPD I doubt I could handle the smoke, Sandee suggested yesterday for me to bring surgical masks. So I will do that.
Sharon...glad the digestive problems are better today.
Marilyn...hurrah for the sister. You need to press K on those things before his dementia is worse and they won't let him do those necessary items...like checking account, will, Power of Attorney...esp. necessary with his dementia...so you can handle things.
Looks like rain coming again, which is fine.
jane
Sharon, glad you're feeling better. Keep it up!
Marilyn, I know what you mean about those leg cramps. I find that if I stretch before going to bed, it keeps them from getting so bad. Like jane said, it's so important to get all that paperwork done while Keith is still able to do so. It is SO hard.
Morning, Buddies!
It's a very cool morning here again...in 60s...and we're off to Cedar Rapids for some running around stuff and lunch at our favorite place.
Tomorrow and rest of week to have high temps and humidity and maybe T'storms.
Good morning...still hot and dry here..but able to get in a early walk before humidity rises....Sharon..glad you are better..I'm having problems with similar symptoms...excess phelm/ muckus after eating...don't feel bad..just annoying to have to keep clearing your throat..my next Dr appt is Oct...think I will try to get endoscopy done...I am taking omeprozle daily now to see if that helps..anyone have any suggestions ?..I was reading Marlyin post..agree with Jane on the paper work..I had POA when my husband was alive...just wonder if I should appoint one of my kids for that for me....Hi to everyone..time to get busy Darlene
Good morning! It's 10:05 and I am leaving shortly to vote in our state election. This is a primary to select candidates for local, state, and national offices. I'm hoping enough Democrats show up to select a good candidate for the Senate as the 2 top running Republicans are both idiots IMHO! How anyone could vote for "Judge" Roy Moore is beyond imaginable--and our acting U.S. Senator is not much better.
It's hot and humid today. I was out walking in my neighborhood when a friend on the next street was in her yard and she is also a Democrat and is coming over shortly to take me to our voting place.
I'll be back later. I hope everyone has a good day!
Sue
Hi Gals, yes, I think maybe I have turned the corner although I'm so sleepy today. The lack of caffeine, I think, but don't want to change my diet till I see the PA on Fri.
Darlene, it is VERY important for you to get a POA for one of your children and also a Health POA. We did all that when we did our wills and trusts, setting each other up as the primary and then the children in the order we wanted. You also need to have all your financial info organized for your executor to be. I keep that on my computer and update it frequently. We never know when our time will come and it is a blessing to our children to have everything in order.
We got a light thunderstorm last night. Not sure that we got a lot of rain, but some. Hot and humid today.
Jane, enjoy your day of play before the heat and humidity hits you again.
Sue, hope you got your vote in. I always say that you can't complain unless you voted.
Marilyn, I have found that taking 250 mg of magnesium helps tremendously with the leg cramps, but it takes a while to build up in the system. Mary's stretches do help also. Hurrah for K's sister telling him what he needs to do! Really push on the paper work too. That is even more important than the furniture and carpet, however much you need them.
Mary, any word on the car yet? Are you getting lots of hummers now? We have several at both feeders almost all the time. Love them.
I have no specific plans for today. I have a new book I started last night that I may dive into. Sharon
Darlene, after John died, I moved as quickly as I could to get a new will, power of attorney, and medical power of attorney executed and in the hands of my daughters. The daughter who is my executrix and has power of attorney is also a signator on my bank account and with my financial advisor. I've tried to make sure that all my assets are properly listed with the daughters as beneficiaries, etc. That had been done with most of our assets, but John had a couple of pieces that never had me listed as a beneficiary, and they had to go through the probate process. That was a pain. It helps so much to have all the Ts crossed and the Is dotted. Get it done quickly.
Sharon, I've put out two feeders, and have gotten some hummingbirds - not nearly as many as last year, but enough for me to keep the feeders out.
I thought I had all the car stuff almost settled, and now it turns out that almost nothing is. The guy who was going to buy my car is really looking for a small truck. He thinks one of the other maintenance guys is interested, though, so I hope that works out. On the "new car" front, that may have fallen through. I talked to the guy this morning. He decided to talk the sale over with some of the other family members, and some of them have expressed an interest in the car. He may get back to me in a day or two, if none of them really do want the car. Sighhhhhh!
AND, just to keep things interesting, the ceiling in my living room started flaking off last night, with pieces hitting the floor. Maintenance was here quickly this morning. Turns out it's the popcorn-y paint that hadn't been properly primed and was flaking off in big pieces. He scraped a bunch of it off, and has put on a first coat of something. I guess nothing ever goes smoothly, does it.
I do have updated will and medical POA. And my son who lives here is on my bank acc....so he can write checks if needed...I will look in to the other POA...thanks....Darlene
I keep telling Keith what needs to be done and he laughs and says, he can make those decisions. It really pisses me off and frustrates me to no end.
Marilyn, sorry for your frustration. I don't have any sage advice for you. Tough stuff!
Darlene, The general POA gives your son (or whoever you designate) to make other decisions, should it be necessary - sell your property, make legal decisions for you, etc. - not medical - that's the other one.
Marilyn, can you get one of his boys to talk to him about it? Maybe he would listen to them.
Mary, I think you were very wise to jump on everything immediately. I'm glad you have some hummers at least. We didn't have many last year but a lot more this year. My nephew posted a pic on FB of his mom's feeder on their porch in Colorado with about 7 hummers fighting to get a seat to eat!! I really think they have a lot more out west though. I'm sorry the car stuff is still up in the air. Will your ins pay for a rental?
Darlene, I think you would be wise to get that POA done immediately. We never know the future. Dismal as that sounds.
For you mystery readers, I read a great one (till 2:00 AM) called THE FIRST PATIENT by Michael Palmer. John had found it and liked it and passed it to me and surprisingly, I loved it too. Quite a page turner.
Hi to Sue, Marilyn, Ginny, Jane, Joy & anyone else I have missed that didn't post today.
Sharon
Sherry, His boys did talk to him and so did his sister. I am just going to make an appointment with the lawyer that his college roommate recommended her locally and take him to get it done. He asked me if I wanted the house, there is no way I could take care of the big house, pay the taxes each year and get rid of all the stuff he has collected over the years. He doesn't get rid of anything, not even old clothes. I have thrown away mail that has sat and collected dust for months that he never bothered to open, Old clothing has gone to the thrift store and he doesn't even miss that stuff. I don't want the house his kids don't want the house either Discussing these things yesterday is why my day went down hill after coming home from the nail salon.
A Late Good Afternoon, Buddies. My computer Geek arrived about 1:00 to check out my computer as I had a suspicious e-mail supposedly from Microsoft telling me I'd been hacked (and I had by whomever sent that e-mail!)! He spent several hours cleaning things up, eliminating unnecessary junk and making things fresh and new. I didn't even have a Microsoft Account! I am so thankful for him. This is not the first time he's had to clean up my computer, but I hope it's the last!
This morning I spent time doing much needed paper work, plus some laundry and taking a long walk outside. Not much else accomplished today.
I updated my will and my POA sometime this past year--Tim took me to visit a lawyer over in Opelika. She did a thorough job explaining things to me and I'm hoping thats the last time I'll have to update it. Neither Bill nor Tim have children of their own (except Bill's stepson who is now 25) and I have arranged for Alex and Nick to get Jon's share and Dawn and Kris to get Bill and Tim's shares. If Jon predeceases the boys, I'm sure they will share with Stacie if she's still living. Dawn will probably share hers with Andy if Bill predeceases her. I should be long gone by then, so it won't matter to me!
Before Ryan arrived, I wrote checks for outstanding bills and ordered a new packet of check books. I'm almost ready to start on the next check book and the packet will be here next week.
Not much else to report today. I hope all are well, happy, and having a good day.
Sue
I have told myself that I have to get back on that putting my Estate in order. Don't know why I keep putting it off. I need to call the Attorney that I sat with for a hour . Its has been 2 months now since she sent me all the forms.
Marilyn. Now did you ask his sons if he had already some work done regarding his will and such. They should be in their middle ages by now arn't they.? Doesn't he want to just sell the old big house now and get it out of the way as they say they don't want it and you sure don't. I would like to just have a Estate Sale early and get rid of everything. I have seen just how much work going into taking care of things when the Children involved live in far away states.
We had such great weather for the past week. Changes my whole disposition. So hot and Humid as this summer has been is not for me. It is warmer again today but trying hard to rain. My grass is just awful. Dry and burned.
I didn't ask his sons. I already knew he didn't because he told me. His boys are 27,31 and 34 years. Keith id stubborn he thinks he is going to live forever at least that is how he talks. He says he doesn't need to make those decisions yet, although we have all told him that now is the time.
Marilyn, do you think he would listen to his doctor? Tell him if he really loves all of you, he will do it in advance so that everyone can relax. If he waits too long, he could go on life support indefinitely.. And his estate can go to the government instead of all of you. However, I know he is stubborn, but surely something can make a dent in him.
I have been to the grocery after taking a pain pill and turning my controller up a notch. I had to go early because John had plans for the afternoon and I needed him to be home to carry things in. I've just now gotten my lunch at 1:30 and crashed in my chair.
Hi to all. It's to be 103 heat index this afternoon. If it's that hot for the rest of you please stay in and stay hydrated.
Sharon
Hi, Gals...
Marilyn...sounds like K is in denial big time. Good luck getting through to him. As my doctor told me once, NONE of us get out of this life alive!
Just heard awful news about our lawn guy who comes to mow. He just retired from his reg. job at 62 to do his retirement job fulltime...lawn care...and he's now undergoing surgery for a brain tumor! It was just found this past week. His family just called to say no more lawn service. How quickly things can change!!
Hope your days are all going better. Feels like a storm coming, but weatherguessers say not.
jane
jane, so sorry to hear about your lawn guy. Like you say, we never know what's ahead or when.
Marilyn, sorry you can't get Keith to understand and deal with that. Did he have an attorney to help him with his business - maybe someone he trusts? That might be an avenue you can explore. My heart goes out to you.
Sharon, glad you're getting some pain relief and learning how to manage the new device for your back. I hope it continues to work.
We haven't heard from Sue in a few days - I wonder what she's up to.
Things have been really slow around here - so I haven't had anything to say. We're probably going to lose our regular bridge game here, unless we get some new bridge-playing residents moving in. We've had only four, and one of those is going to move - probably at the end of the month. It's a family situation, so understandable. We'll see how that works out.
It's been very hot and humid here, too. I just don't go outside. I'm going to try to get to swimming and coffee tomorrow - we'll see how that goes.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Can any of you tell me where to get a general power of attorney form...I don't think an attorney has to do that....just need 2 witnesses and notarized.....I think...Darlene
Darlene, I'm sure you could find one on line - just google it for your state and print it out.
Yes Mary I did google it...several forms....wasn't sure the correct one.....I will ask around....thanks Darlene
Good luck, Darlene!
I had awful news at the dentist today. :'( Dentures! Since we do not have dental insurance :yikes: Of course once its done I probably won't need as many dental appointments.
We had a great time at ours friends summer place in Canada.
I wasn't here yesterday because my computer was compromised by someone on Tuesday (posing as Microsoft) and I had to shut down until my Computer expert could get here yesterday afternoon to clean it up. Everything is in order and hunky dory now, but I had bridge starting at 12:30 today and had to get a load of wash done, my walk in, and a call to a friend who recently had the same heart surgery I had and has holed up at home being depressed. I'm not sure it helped her, but I'm doing so well with my pace maker and wanted her to cheer up.
I had fun at bridge today, but pretty poor hands, so didn't win anything, but I enjoy this group a lot. It's nice to be playing with them. I'll have to entertain them here in 2 weeks. So I'll have to think about what to serve after the second round of play. We usually have some kind of dessert then.
Marilyn, could one or both of Keith's sons come down and go with you two to see a lawyer about making some plans for the future? It might help him to have the 3 of you to support him and help him understand how important it is.
GinnyAnn, I'm sorry about the need for dentures, but hope you get a good fit and are able to adjust to them quickly. How are you feeling otherwise? Keep us posted.
Darlene, I'm glad you found a form that would be helpful. Those kinds of decisions are tough. I hope you're able to work it out to your satisfaction and are able to satisfy your kids, too. It's hard if any of the children feel one of the others gets more. Although sometimes it might be necessary, for example, if one is nearby and helping you out more than the others.
Jane, I had to turn the page to see who else posted and I know you were concerned about your Yard man(?). I'm afraid to turn back to check because when I do I lose my post.
Sharon, same with your post. I hope you're feeling better and all is well with you.
I'm off to bed now. Tim is taking me to lunch tomorrow and then to Kroger, so I need to get up early to get my walk in and a shower before he gets here.
Sleep well, Every Buddy.
Sue
Here I am at 9:30 with my walk finished, kitchen cleaned up, showered and dressed with nothing more to do (except read) until Tim shows up. Friday mornings are the days of garage and estate sales here in our communities (Opelika and Auburn) and he trolls the good ones to see if he can find things he likes to accumulate for one big sale annually. Some things he sells quickly online.
It's quite warm here today, already up past 80 and expected to be in the high 90's after lunch. We'll eat lunch, shop at Kroger, and then after that he'll probably check my meds and some mail he needs to see. Or perhaps he'll do that before we go to lunch.
I'm planning on a quiet afternoon of reading after our trip to Kroger. I hope Every Buddy has a good day.
Sue
Hi Gals. Jane, I'm so sorry to hear of your yard man's brain tumor. How awful for him and the family right after he retired. I hope you can find another one who is as good.
Ginny, I'm so glad to hear ofyour great vacation in Canada. That should have raised your spirits. Not so glad to hear of your dentures, but if they get a good fit, it may mean a lot less trouble for you. I know a woman who had dentures from the time she was 20 yrs old! They looked totally natural too. Just be sure you have a good dentist!
Mary, I'm sorry about the loss of bridge partner. That is disappointing. I hope you can continue with your other bridge sessions though.
Sue, I got conned by one of those Microsoft guys too. Don't let them call you back and try to give you a refund. That is a scam too. By the way, instead of going back to see a post, just scroll down under the reply box.
I went to the PN this morning. She said that because of an enzyme spike in my liver, found at the hospital, they wanted to do another blood test this morning and then probably schedule another test at the hospital where they stimulate the gall bladder and see if it is functioning correctly. They feel that that is probably the cause of it all. She said to avoid all fat for now as that goes through the gall bladder and is processed there. Otherwise, I can eat normally. If the gall bladder is the problem, then another surgery is in the offing. How wonderful!
Sharon
Ginny Ann, sorry to hear about the dentures, but as the others said, I hope you get a good fit. Ouch on the cost, though. Glad your Canada trip went well.
Sharon, Gallbladder pain can be the worst - I made two middle-of-the-night ER visits before they figured out that's what the problem was. My pain was atypical - across my back about shoulder-blade high - but excruciating. I couldn't get that thing out fast enough. It's an easy surgery if done laproscopically, with a quick recovery. I had some digestive side effects for about 6 months after, but nothing since then (about 20+ years ago).
Sue, glad Tim is helping you take care of your meds and your paperwork.
Nothing going on around here this weekend. I finally got back to swimming this morning, and the water surely did feel good. Good to spend sometime with my buddies, too.
Have a good weekend, Buddies!
GinnyAnn....perhaps you can get some estimates on the cost of the removal of all your teeth and dentures. And, I hope you can check with someone who's happy with theirs for names of dentists/oral surgeons to do that work.
Sue...I awoke literally sick to my stomach thinking of Mike and his brain tumor. It brought back all the bad memories of our Melanie. We were able to get another fellow who used to do some work with Mike and who does our neighbors, so he did ours today and will charge the same amount and bill us monthly as Mike did.
Big relief! Neither of us is able to do the mowing...and we got rid of all our mowers, anyway.
Sharon...if it's your gall bladder, get it out. I had mine out a few years ago...4 little band aid incisions and no more pain.
Mary...happy swimming!
jane
Mary and Jane, thanks for the encouragement on the gall bladder. If they say it needs to come out, then it will, but I also have the knee replacement and my reunion coming up. I hope I can put it off till after the reunion. Since I leave the 11th, that shouldn't be a problem, but then which comes first? The knee or the GB? Such fun things to look forward to. Sharon
I'd go for the gallbladder first, Sharon. I wouldn't want to have another attack while recuperating from knee surgery. ::)
Sharon...I agree with Mary...I also had my gall bladder out...laser..short recovery time...I have decided to visit my attorney to recommend what I need updated and the correct POA form...I also plan to do my pre burial ....Im going to be creamated and my ashes buried by my husband......Ginny good luck with your dental work...I have some dental implants...which really help stableize my partials...wishing everyone a good..healthy weekend...it is still very hot and dry here...Darlene
Darlene...excellent idea to visit your attorney. You want to make sure everything is legal and correct by Tx laws.
I got a walk in early this morning..well, early for me!
We had a fun evening last night. We met our other two couples for supper and then one of the couples went with us to the Amer. Legion where 3 people we all know were performing...mostly country music..and very enjoyable. The place was packed when we got there at 6:30. They performed from 6:00 - 9:00 as an Anniversary Party for a couple who own a nearby cafe where we often go for breakfast. The couple paid for the entertainment and the Legion got the bar receipts. WIN for all of us.
Nothing much going on here. We have to fix our shower curtain bar. And, it'll probably take both of us to do it. It seems to take both of us to do most everything anymore. ::)
Good morning, although it's almost 11:00. I've been busy all morning. Jon and Alex are on their way--Alex called about 30 minutes ago to say they are in Mississippi. I'll take them to the nearby pizza place for an early supper. I picked up downed pears, lots of them with bad spots that had to go into my garbage can. Some still nicely sized but green. I'll have to peel them and poach them, but when finished and chilled they make a nice salad with cottage cheese.
Darlene, I did visit an attorney (perhaps I've mentioned this before). I revised my will after Bob died and left everything to the 3 sons, but Tim and Bill had considerations in case they pre-deceased their wives. So I visited a local lawyer last summer and made a new will with more stipulations. --Jon's is to go to Alex and Nick if he pre-deceases me and I left that as it was as they are both adults and I know they will share with Stacie if needed. Neither Tim nor Bill have children, although Bill has raised Andy, Dawn's son, since he was 2. He is now 25 and I'm sure Dawn will share hers with him if Bill dies first. Tim's share will go to Kris and Bill's to Dawn.
Mary, Sharon, and Jane--good advice on the gall bladder surgery. I hope you get it done soon, Sharon. It sounds like it won't take much recovery time--and just imagine what relief you'll have!
I'm going to have a PBJ sandwich and fruit for lunch in a few minutes. Jon and Alex are probably just snacking in the car and will be ready to go out for pizza when they get here.
Have a great day, Buddies.
Sue
Thanks for the advice on having the GB surgery first. Hadn't really thought about having an attack while recovering from the knee surgery. However, it isn't definite yet that I need GB surgery. I have to go into the hospital for a special test where they stimulate the GB and then see if it functions the way it is supposed to. Until I have that, I won't know for sure. Apparently, it is a difficult diagnosis unless you have stones, which I don't.
I have done very little this AM except read the paper and my SS lesson, get dressed, sorted clothes, and got Bunny's old and new food mixed half and half. I have really had a hard time staying awake even though I had a good night's sleep.
Darlene, good decision on the lawyer, for peace of mind if nothing else.
Jane, sounds like you had a good time last night.
We are still having 90+ degree temps + high humidity but the storms are down to 10% for the next 4 or 5 days.
Nothing else going on here. Sharon
Sharon...I didn't have gall stones, either, and so they fuss and dither as if this has never happened to anyone before. However, then they sent me for the special test....tech injected me with a substance that mimics a high fat diet...and he said..."Oh, yeah"...seems whatever they look at when up, up, up and so that confirmed that. I did have an abdominal scan, too, as the surgeon said he didn't want any surprises when he went in.
It turned out it was what they call "sludge" in the GB or tubes that go into the intestine. Never had the problem or pain since they yanked that sucker out. All I could eat for a while there before the surgery was small portions of very bland food. I lost 20 pounds that month...but unfortunately, they all came back when the gb was out! ::)
I have a meat loaf out for supper and went out to a local farm for sweet corn to go with it.
jane
Jane, I had a similar spell when I was visiting down in HH about 8 yrs ago. They did a # of tests and said it was sludge and dismissed me. I'm glad they are going to do the special test this time. I remember when you were having so many digestive problems and then the surgery. Didn't remember the test though. I will certainly be glad to know if that is what it is and to get it taken care of.
Your dinner sounds great! I fixed a chicken rice casserole last night and have enough left over for dinner tonight. Corn sounds great but I'm afraid to try it. I have diverticulosis too. Is there anything I don't have?!!!
We've been to church and SS, eaten lunch, put in a load of towels, and now I'm done except for putting in another load of laundry.
Hotter than hades out there. Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon...hope the test shows what mine did and you can get it done laproscopically (sp?)
Overcast day here. Not doing much...watching Meet the Press.
SharonE. Even if they dont find Stones I would see if they won't just take you GB out. Seems to be such a simple Op. now. I have seen people with stones and sure looks like in pain. You don't need it along with all your other problems.
You really have had them this year.
SharonE. You seem to do so much laundry. Specially towels. I really enjoy being able to just bag it all. Take to the Laundry and it comes back so nice. Most clothing on Hangers. Sheet and towels folded like new. I just take it once a week. Now things that I don't want in a wash machine I just hand wash as I remover them such as silk UWear and blouses. Only takes a second.
We went to the nearby Shakey's for pizza about 6:00 yesterday afternoon. Both guys were hungry and we bought 2 large pizzas--and only a few slices were left. Alex took the remaining slices back to Birmingham this morning when they left about 8:00 a.m. I've been hoping I'd hear that Jon had made it back home already but from here to BSU and then down to New Orleans is a long way. They were both moving pretty slowly this morning--and they had lots of stuff to unload at Alex's dorm room when they arrived in Birmingham.
I went to church with Olyne about 11:45. My young friend, Patrick, who was the student leader here when in college, preached this morning. He has some kind of executive job with our Presbytery Office in Birmingham now. Nick and Kathy, our co-pastors are out of town. I was glad to see Patrick as it's been several years. He was a pastor at a church in southern Ohio for several years before taking this job.
I spent most of the afternoon, reading and resting. I'm pretty tired from yesterday's activities and up late last night, too.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Jeanne, I won't have the GB out unless the doctor says I should. That, counting the upcoming knee replacement, will be 4 surgeries this year! That's a lot of anesthesia! However, I will get it done right away if they say I need to. I will be gone 9/11-18, so whatever will be after that. As to laundry, there are 2 of us and John plays bridge nearly every day and wears clean shirts daily + my clothes. Laundry is not something I would pay for except for maybe dress shirts that need to be starched and ironed. I hardly ever iron anymore. Most of our things are wash and wear.
Sue, hard to believe Alex, too, is off to college. I don't remember his major???? I hope he had a good year both academically and socially. It will be a big change for Jon & his wife to be empty nesters. Brian still has Sean at home for 3 years.
My cleaning girl is here and is also washing the interior windows. So nice.
I'm feeling a little more energetic today which is good, but I'm not ready to run races yet.
A friend of Ms Frances called and said that she is in such dire shape that she really needs Hospice continuing care. I fully agree and so does her housekeeper/caregiver of 25 years. Unfortunately, Nancy, the daughter and her husband are at Jackson Hole for the eclipse and out of touch. Therefore, nothing can be done till she is reachable. I just don't understand her apparent lack of concern.
I hope all of you who want to get to see the eclipse or partial eclipse. I taped it on TV since I never got around to getting glasses. It's amazing the number of people who don't realize the danger of looking at it without the glasses or a pin box. They even say it will damage your cell phone or digital camera if you don't have glasses over the lens!
Take care and have a good day. Sharon
We're not taking a chance at the Eclipse, either, Sharon. They say so many glasses out there aren't approved and can damage the retina. Neither of us needs that. I'll watch it on TV.
I've been for my walk and it's warming up and humidity rising out there.
I like do my own laundry, whenever the mood --or the growing pile--strikes me. That's why we insist on a washer and dryer in the unit at whatever condo we rent in S. Texas. I don't even know if there's a place anywhere near me to take laundry to be done. We're lucky to have a laundromat locally, but that's a do it yourself place, too. Starched shirts for Ray always went to the dry cleaner, but he has only a few of those anymore for funerals and weddings. ;)
I have the weather channel on right now--and totality is approaching Carbondale, Ill. right now. According to the weather channel, Carbondale is the point of longest totality of the eclipse. We're expecting it here in about and hour and a half, I think. I'm not even going to look out of my windows, will stick with the weather channel. OK, totally black there now.
I've done one load of wash, walked 3 blocks and then did some paperwork and Tim came by for the usual Monday a.m. check on me. We took another walk of just one block down the hill and back. He's still having lots of pain with his right arm and is trying to avoid taking too many of the pain pills. He was a plumber for about 10 years and the repetitive motion has caused this pain. He's been out of the business for more than 10 years now, but the damage is not really remediable. Arthritis is a tough thing to have at 57! (or any age, for that matter!)
Have a good day, Buddies, and don't look at the eclipse unless you are well protected!
Sue
Saw some of the eclipse on TV. Ray stepped outside and noticed it was darker than normal for that time and current weather. I got my B12 shot today. Need it once a month.
Margaret and Jesse picked me up about 12:30 ET. We drove north and west, and stopped in a grassy area next to a McDonald's in Pikeville, TN (look it up on Google maps). We were not alone - there were about a dozen other cars there, and groups in every church and school parking lot we passed. It was fabulous! The glasses worked like a charm, and the totality lasted about 2.25 minutes. It didn't get as dark as I had expected, but definitely dark and cooler. We left when it was about half-way "off", and got in the only traffic we had seen thus far. Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I'm SO glad Margaret made that happen for me. (jane, I'll e-mail you a picture. I don't know if you can post it or not any more.)
On another front, they left to take my Nissan back to Margaret's for Jesse to look at and to evaluate it for his possibly fixing it. They left me with Margaret's Ford Escape, so I have a neat car to drive. We're all open to all possibilities now - keeping it, buying something else, my buying Margaret's Escape and her buying something else. Who knows where all this will go.
I've been thinking about Marilyn. I hope she and Keith had a safe trip to the wedding, and got to see the eclipse while they were there.
Mary....I have no way to post pics since photobucket shut down the sharing. I haven't had time to look for another site.
Eclipse was a non event here...lots of overcast and it just got a bit darker...like a storm coming, but not all black, etc.
Jane
Thanks anyway, jane! :)
Morning, Buddies.
It's a cool one here...upper 60s and I should get out and walk, but joints are aching this morning, so it may take a bit. Sitting with a heating pad and reading the paper with a cup of tea sounds far more desirable!
jane
I didn't get excited about the eclipse....stayed in during that time...we are supposed to get heavy rain this weekend...sure hope that's right....Darlene
Jane and I are on the same page re: eclipse and laundry.
Ginny, glad you got your shot. That should help.
Mary, how nice that Margaret took you to a place to see the eclipse. Fun excursion.
Sue, I'm glad Tim keeps good tabs on you and helps with what he can. Suggest to him to take vitamin B6. It is very helpful for carpal tunnel, etc. I take it for mine and can tell when I haven't for a while. John was the one to tell me to take it.
I saw a pic of Marilyn's stepson and bride at the wedding, so guess everything went well.
I've been worthless today. I get to play bridge and have lunch tomorrow, so looking forward to that.
Sharon
Hooray..got my oven fixed today...a friend put the part on and would not let me pay him....its sooo true that God ..among other things..takes care of widows...thank you God....Darlene
Good Evening, Buddies. I've just watched the PBS special on Diana--interesting, but little about her young children. Prince Charles was obviously a LOUSE! And she was one sad, but beautiful woman. Very little about her tragic death and not much about her children. Did anyone else watch it?
I went to lunch and bridge at Azalea Place at 11:00. This is the second company which has owned this retirement home in the past 2 years. The food was not up to par and the employees were totally inefficient. If things don't improve, I think the bridge club might be looking for a new place for this monthly club. Most of the club women who don't live there play all over town in homes and other public places--one group meets at Chappy's deli for lunch and bridge afterward. Some of the residents don't drive anymore, so if the group moves they'll have to be picked up. Azalea Place does have a bus, but they may have raised the prices for their bus service. I had OK cards, but nothing spectacular and didn't win any money today.
Darlene, hurray for your friend who fixed your oven! God is Good!
Sharon, I'll pass on your advice about Vitamin B6 to Tim. He's ready to try almost anything. Enjoy tomorrow's bridge and lunch.
Jane, we had temps in the low 90's today and are expecting them tomorrow. I'm playing bridge with my Wednesday group tomorrow afternoon, so I'm getting up earlier than I usually do so that I can walk before it gets unbearably hot.
Mary, I watched the eclipse broadcast on the Weather Channel. The broadcast from Illinois (a city in the southern most part) was pretty exciting. After that not so much--and we didn't really get any darkness down here.
GinnyAnn, I'm sorry you didn't see much of the eclipse, either. I'm glad you posted today, though. Do you see improvement after each month's B12 shot?
I'm rereading a Trilogy about 3 sisters--two in Ireland and the third book is about a half sister from America they knew nothing about. Good reading, especially if you love Ireland as much as I do. If I'm ever able to travel alone again, I want to go to Norway for a coastal cruise and to look up Bob's relatives in Bergen and also to Wales and Ireland again.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
We're to have another cool day here...and through the weekend with highs in the mid 70s. Ray and I walked a bit last evening.
Today is bridge day for me, too.
We've had wall air conditioners in this old house for 13 years now and the one in our bedroom has gotten so loud. Unfortunately Sanyo was sold and their parts sold to someone else who stopped making them! So, a new one from another company that is also a heat pump is on order. At least we got 13 yrs of service from it. The one in the dining room is still working fine.
jane
Funny thoughts about your room a/c units, jane. We've lived in places with central a/c since 1963 when we bought our first house in TN. Of course, that's the norm in the south. I imagine one would have a hard time trying to sell a house without it nowadays - at least in the south.
Darlene, glad you got your stove fixed.
Sharon, thanks for posting about seeing Marilyn's family wedding.
Sue, I'm glad Tim is taking care of all your "business" stuff for you. That's such a lot of responsibility gone.
Good to hear from Ginny Ann, as always.
Nothing happening around here - just heat and humidity. We're losing one of our bridge players here (he and his wife are moving - for a variety of reasons) and we hate it. We're just hoping that we'll get a new resident who wants to play. I still can't believe that out of almost 100 people in this age bracket, we have trouble finding four who want to play. Oh, well....
Hugs to all the Buddies!
The wedding was so wonderful. There was a lot of smoke in the air from the forest fires, but the day of the wedding it seemed to be above where we were. We watched the eclipse in the morning after our brunch. The air sure got cold when the moon covered the sun. Freckles was such a good girl and got lots of pets. I danced while holding her leash and Keith stood on the sidelines with his brother-in-law and watched while holding my purse. Some of us danced without a partner but it was so much fun.
I will come back to read all the posts later.
Marilyn, glad you're home safely, that all went well, and that you had a good time.
Marilyn, I ditto Mary's comments. The photos looked really pretty on FB.
Darlene, so glad you got the oven fixed and for free!! (except the part, I suppose).
Jane, sorry about your AC, but 13 yrs is pretty good longevity for one. Ours is 10 yrs old and we're keeping our fingers crossed. Like Mary said, AC is a must in the south. I can remember when we were stationed in Arkansas when I was pregnant with Melanie. It was 85 or more in May and broke as we were, we had to get a window AC. They had an attic fan in the quarters, but one house caught fire and because of the fan burned completely down. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Anyway, we stopped using ours then. We took the window AC with us back home to IN and used it there for 4 or 5 yrs.
I played bridge today and came in in the middle--probably because I doubled a 4 spade bid and set them 3 tricks. Otherwise, I would have been toward the bottom. Had a nice time anyway. Just hated getting up at 7:30. That's an hour early for me!
Sue, too bad about the food at the retirement home. I'm not thrilled with ours at the pro shop either. I'm sure a trip to Norway would be interesting. I would like to visit Spain and Portugal, the only western European countries I"ve missed, but unless something changes in my health, it is unlikely.
No other news here. Hi to all. Sharon
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Great pictures, Marilyn - looks like a festive occasion - with lovely weather.
Great pics, Marilyn.
Cards were not good today, but bridge was fun, as always.
jane
Marilyn. Nice pictures . Don't see you in them. Beautiful place to have a wedding and reception by the lake. Good you got back home safe and sound. is the car all fixed up now or did you get another one?
Jeanne, I will be in some of the pictures taken by the photographer.
Good Evening, Buddies. I'm tired tonight, didn't sleep well last night and woke up early. I had an early breakfast, a long walk, read the paper and did the crossword puzzle, then showered, dressed for bridge, fixed and ate a light lunch, then waited for my ride. Meanwhile, my 90+ neighbor Brownie called me to come down to her house to get her mail and bring it in her house. She can't safely walk down her driveway and her across the street neighbor who usually brings it in for her is at his farm in north Alabama. She wanted to chat a bit and by the time I got home, my ride was late (actually she'd come and gone when I didn't come outside to get into her car). She was supposed to pick me and Libba who lives on the next street up.
Finally Olyne called and wanted to know what happened and Terri got in her car and came back to pick us up. Everyone else was there and waiting for us. Believe me, not being able to drive is the "PITS"! Libba had been standing outside her house waiting and had locked her keys in her house, so she was overheated and it took her some time to recover. However she played bridge very well and she won high and I took second place! Libba is 89 and not driving much, either.
I fixed a light supper and have watched the news and am listening to classical music on my TV. Also reading the last book in a Nora Roberts trilogy about 3 sisters--2 Irish and their half-sister who is American. I've read it several times, but it's an easy read and I do love the Irish!
Marilyn, your wedding pictures are great--I wish you were in some of them! It looks like everyone is having a super good time.
Sharon, all the other times I've eaten at the retirement center, the food has been really good. The new management either fired kitchen staff or some, like our favorite server/cook Glenda who was upset with the management and quit. The residents there are pretty upset about it and their fees have gone up a lot! It took more than 45 minutes for the new waitress to take our orders and then more time to get the food to the table. If it's not better by the next time, we'll probably be looking for a new venue.
Mary, I have central AC, too. It's a heat pump in my back yard, but connected to the furnace thingie in my half basement and is piped in from there. It keeps my home pretty cool. I appreciate it on these 90* days!
I'm almost ready to take my book to bed to read until 10:00 and hope to sleep better tonight than I did last night.
Good night everyone and Hi to everyone looking in this evening.
Sue
I've had a good walk this morning, although I had to detour as the city is resurfacing some of the streets in my neighborhood. Then I sat down and read a while until time to fix and eat lunch. After I cleaned up the kitchen, I showered and shampooed my hair. Now I'm waiting for my ride to the beauty shop. One of the Village Friends will pick me up. I'll have to renew my membership in that organization in September as I'm pretty sure Tim won't clear me for driving by myself yet. I'm getting my monthly haircut today.
It's pretty warm outside, although it was comfortable at 9:00 when I took my morning walk. I hope you're all having a good day. It might hit the 90's this afternoon, but next week's forecast so far is just mid-high 80's--so we'll think it's cool!
Sue
Haircut day here, too, Sue. And, I need to get out and try a walk. The joints have been bad this week...and yet the rains go around us.
Finishing up some laundry and then will decide what clothes to pack for the weekend in MN.
jane
I'm trying to put my haircut off another week so that it will be right for the reunion.
I'm back from the grocery. My leg is hurting really bad today. Don't know why. Don't plan to do anything active the rest of the day. I have a call in to the GI office about getting my test scheduled. I would love to have it done Monday. I see the ortho PA next Friday and would like to have some idea when I could schedule my knee replacement, but doubt that will happen. I also have an appt w/ the pain center on Tues to tweak my back stimulator.
Jane, when are you leaving for MN? Have a good trip. YOu spend more hours on the road than anyone I know! My joints have been hurting more too and the rain has bypassed us too.
All for now. HOpe everyone is doing okay. Also hope Darlene is safe from the hurricane. I think she is, but my knowledge of TX geography is pretty sketchy. Sharon
Just back from store...Harvey heading our way...I am 100 miles north west San Antonio.....expecting high wind and lots rain...Darlene
Darlene..I've been watching the weather channel...looks bad for the coast up to Houston and for your area inland. Take care and keep alert, as I know you will. I hope SPI is ok, too, of course.
Sharon...we'll leave tomorrow and come home Sunday.
Glad to get the haircut...always feels better before going away.
jane
Darlene, stay safe!
Jane, I saw on the news last night that SPI was filling sandbags and trying to protect themselves. I hope it doesn't do any serious damage. Sharon
I was glad to get my hair cut, but we started talking and it's shorter than I wanted. I'd like to have it grown out a bit--at least to the middle of my ears by the end of September and into a short Bob by the end of October. She always turns me away from the mirror and I didn't tell her about my plan to grow it out for Nov-March when it's chilly here. So I'll have to be more forthcoming next month!
The approaching hurricane looks bad for the Texas coast and inland, too. I hope SPI is spared as well as Galveston and other coastal areas. Darlene, do you live near the coast or further inland? I'm praying for the people who will have damage there.
I've been reading this evening and listening to music on my TV's classical station. I've started a Nora Roberts trilogy I've read several times. I used to walk to the library but can't go that far alone now and only occasionally do I have someone to take me there, so I read books my bridge buddies have finished and recommended as well as favorites I own that I like to reread.
Tim is picking me up for lunch and Kroger shopping tomorrow. I bought a new hair dryer last week at Kroger and used it once--it did a great job and then the next time I wanted to dry my hair, it didn't work! So I'm taking it back. Olyne thinks maybe someone did return it and they put it back on the shelf--I don't know about that. It's a Revlon dryer. Most of the time if I'm not going anywhere when I shampoo, I just let it dry by itself.
I'm off to bed now. Sleep well Buddies.
Sue
How frustrating, Sue, to get a new dryer that only works once! I've read most, if not all, the NR's trilogies. I do enjoy them except when she gets into vampires, etc. Too bad about the short haircut, but it will grow out as you said. I keep mine pretty short summer and winter. I also nearly always airdry it and then style it with a curling iron. My hair is very curly, but is kind of erratic with straightish patches, hence the curling iron. It also helps to smooth out the curl when it is too tight. I'm reading a D. Steele book called Impossible. I had thought it was new, but discovered I've read it before, but am still going to finish it. John gave me a Grisham book called The Broker that he said was good. I'll probably read it next.
My leg hurt bad all day yesterday and is still hurting today. I had put a different brace on it and don't know if that aggravated it or not. I did my exercises and then didn't put on any brace this morning. We'll see if that helps. I still haven't heard back from the GI office about my test. I called them yesterday, but was to be called back--nada. That makes me so mad. Patients have schedules too, but they don't seem to realize that.
Our stewardship chairman at the church called me this morning and asked that I give a stewardship speech in October. Not really something I wanted to do, but .....
The Dr's office just called me and the test has been ordered, but now I have to wait for radiology to call me to actually schedule it. Grrrrr! Oh yes, they have to check my ins too.
Take care everyone. Darlene, batten down the hatches and stay safe. Jane, have a good trip to MN. Sharon
Hi folks - looks like everybody is having some good summertime stuff. Except Darlene, of course. From what she says about her location, she'll probably miss the worst of it, and be happy to see any rain they get. My family in the area where jane goes (The Valley) are always glad to get rain to fill up the reservoirs. And it looks like they'll miss the worst of Harvey. It does look tough for folks further north/east along the coast, though. Jeanne, is your Texas family in harm's way? I hope not. And I hope Joy's Baton Rouge doesn't get too much rain out of Harvey - they've had enough problems.
Re haircuts - Like Sharon, I keep mine the same length all year. It grows so fast, I get it cut every three weeks to keep it the way I want it.
Nothing going on around here. The weather has turned off beautiful for this weekend - temperatures in the low 80s and low humidity, with nice breezes. I sat on the deck this morning to read the paper and drink coffee. Such a treat to watch the two hummers come to the feeders. I'm still driving Margaret's car - not settled into it too comfortably yet, but I don't know how long I'll be driving it. I haven't heard from Jesse about possible repairs on my old one.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Mary, our temps are much like yours--low 80's and relatively low humidity. I did go out and get my hummer feeder and cleaned and refilled it and filled the bird bath and did a little deadheading on my flowers in the pot. For some reason, they haven't done well this year. Ones out front are gorgeous though--red hibiscus, one double & one single, + some filler flowers and pentas. So nice you have a deck to relax on in nice weather. I do hope you get your car situation worked out soon. I imagine it is a worry.
My leg is still hurting and haven't even gone out to get the mail. After I did what little I did outside, I'd had enough. John will bring it in for me later. Sharon
Sharon, Tim looked at my new hairdryer before we went to lunch and realized that I needed to push the reset button--so I didn't have to buy a new one today at Kroger! I'd tried the darn thing in my bedroom and also my kitchen--and nothing happened. I didn't think to look for the reset button--but he showed me what to do. Sometimes I just miss the simplest things--and should try harder!
BTW, I went to the hairdresser yesterday for my monthly haircut and we started talking about our gardens. I was turned away from the mirror and didn't realize how much was coming off--and when I looked as I was paying her--it was WAY TOO MUCH! I'm going to wear a hat to church on Sunday to cover it up and hope it looks more like me next week.
I usually let my hair grow a bit each month during Nov.-March and have a short bob. I'm afraid I won't even be able to get that length to the middle of my ears by March! In early April I go back to my summer hair cut--which right now is TOO SHORT!
Mary, your haircut IS you! I think it's very attractive and always looks great--and so easy. I'm all for easy, but I like mine to look good, too. I need some hair around my very square face. It's nice to still have hummers. It won't be long until they'll start migrating south. So enjoy while you can. I hope Jesse can get to your car soon.
I hope the hurricane settles down and doesn't do the proposed damage to the Texas coast. I'm not sure where Darlene lives in Texas, so hope she only gets rain and none of that damaging wind from the hurricane.
I'll check in again later this evening before going to bed. I hope Jane and Ray have had an easy drive to the north.
Sue
Sue, I just remembered that you have a son just west of New Orleans. Are they still there? and making preparations for the storm?
I changed my hairdo this morning after I washed it. Instead of it being a pageboy look, I used my curling iron and curled it, it looks really nice. Furry Friends is doing a circus this afternoon at the Memory Care Center for the residents. We did one there about 2 yrs ago. Freckles will be wearing her pink Tutu and neck ruffle.
Post a picture on FB, Marilyn.
Sue, glad the dryer is working now. I think Darlene is between San Antonio and Austin, so it should be mostly wind.
I think everyone should have the hairstyle that suits them and their personality. I couldn't wear Mary's hairstyle, but it is perfect for her. Sue's is also very attractive for her.
I have done a load of laundry, but not much else on the schedule today.
Hope you all are doing well and that Jane is enjoying the trip to MN. Sharon
I didn't take pictures yesterday at the circus, Sherry.
It's 1:35 here, Buddies. I slept late, ate a quick breakfast and got a long walk in after that. I'm doing about 35 minutes each day walking up and down the small hills in my neighborhood. I'm hoping to get the brace off my right leg sometime this year, but so far, no encouragement for that from any of my doctors! I take my cane with me for balance and so far haven't fallen down!
I've had lunch and cleaned up my kitchen and am planning a quiet afternoon reading and maybe catching a movie on TCM or TNT. I'm on the third and last book of the Nora Robert's Trilogy I started on Thursday evening. I know the outcome, but it's still a good read.
A longtime book club friend's husband died recently and the funeral is tomorrow afternoon at 2:00. I'm trying to find a ride now, but so far NO GO. He was a retired Methodist minister who'd lost his vocal chords, but was a super great bridge player and used a device which enabled him to bid. He also had similar political views as I have and I always enjoyed reading his letters to the editor. Very succinct, to the point, and often witty. The obit didn't mention his age, but I'm pretty sure he was in his 90's. The funeral will be held at the smaller Methodist church here in town where he was the pastor before I moved here.
I'm worried about the folks who are waiting for the Hurricane to hit. I'm wondering if Darlene is far enough inland to stay safe without having to evacuate. She hasn't been here for a couple of days and is probably making preparations for the storm. My prayers are with her and all those within reach of the terrible storm.
When I sign out here, I'll call Jon and Stacie. They've moved out of New Orleans to a suburb north of the freeway, so it won't be as bad as the city, but they'll probably get some. I saw news videos of the pumping stations in N.O. this week that are having problems, so the city may have lots of water.
Marilyn, your new hairdo sounds lovely!
Have a nice afternoon and evening, Buddies. Watch out for heavy rain.
Sue
I bought a new hair dryer but seldom use it. Found it doesn't have a cool setting. Don't care to use the hot. Even the warm is to hot for met.
Did a stupid thing again Thursday. I have a small low stool in the kitchen next to where the phone is. It rang and I just pulled the stool out fast and slid off it backwards. Hit back of my head on the door lock . Has handle coming out. Blood just gushing so heavy. Up all night holding towel and then a Ice pack. Nob as big as a Egg. But got it stopped. was going to go Emer. room but hate that place. First thing they would do was shave hair it that side. But did go to the big clinic one yesterday to get it looked at at Convenient Care. First time there. Doctor was great. Saw it didn't need stitching but called the big clinic and told them he wanted a Head Scan right away. it is 3 miles away so I was there in 5 min. Did it and sent me back to him. No damage and all looked good. He told me if I could wait 10 mins he would just show me the film . I love looking at those things. Says the whole area is clear of anything. Brain looks so good. told him I was happy to see I have a brain now as my memory seem to be leaving me. Certain things. He said he is half my age and his is the same. I will be checking in with him if have any other little things that we make appt. with our primary doctor for and wait ages. He says just run in and see me. But just toss that stool out. Was all done within 30 mins. Then we talked for another 20 min. Little hard running a brush through my hair at the moment.
Just checking in...didn't have to evacuate...we are just getting wind...up to 30mph..and rain..which is supposed to last through Tuesday...lot of damage at Rockport and SPI...prayers for that area..Jeanne..sorry to hear about your fall and glad u are ok...b careful....time to eat a bite..Hi to everyone..Darlene
Jeanne, I'm sorry about the fall and your head. Take care and if you get dizzy, call your doctor.
Darlene, I am so glad you didn't have to evacuate. Has the worst part passed now or will you have rain for several more days? Take care and stayed tuned to your weather channel.
I'm off to watch Doc Martin on PBS and then off to bed. Olyne is picking me up at 9:30 for SS and church tomorrow.
Sleep well.
Sue
Darlene, so glad everything is safe at your house. I imagine you can use the rain where you are--if it isn't too much.
Sue, glad Jon has moved a little north and out of the flood plains. NO has really had a hard time of it between hurricanes and broken dams and pumps.
Marilyn, you need to take a selfie of your new do and post it.
It's 1:00 and I'm still awake. Went to bed at 11:30. Just took another half of melatonin and have a cup of sleepytime tea.
Lori's younger son, Scott, who just turned 25 and is ready to move to NYC to get his masters at NYU just announce d that he and his girlfriend decided to get married last weekend!! He wanted her to come with him to NY and she wouldn't do it without a commitment, so I guess he decided he wanted her enough to commit! I think they should just have gotten engaged and waited till he finished his masters, but no one asked me. It was all over before any of the family knew about it. She is from WA state and they were married there with her family in attendance. I hope it works out. She seems like a nice girl but she hasn't finished college yet due to lack of $$$$. If he does get his PhD, she may feel under-educated.
Well, I need to finish my tea and see if I can get to sleep if I want to go to church tomorrow. Sharon
Jeanne - glad you didn't get hurt any worse. We all have to be so careful about not falling. Be sure to report any symptoms to your doctor.
Darlene - glad you're out of the worst of Harvey. Reports from Victoria to Houston are horrible. My friend in Houston write that she has 4 1/2" of water in their house. I don't know how they're dealing with it. I hope to hear more before too long.
Sharon, sorry you were up so late. I must say that I slept with only one potty break until 7, and then slept in the chair for 1 1/2 hours after breakfast. I hope you can get a good night's sleep tonight.
I just finished watching An American in Paris, one of my all-time favorites. Margaret just called and they're planning to bring my car back to me tonight. I hope that works out.
It sounds from what I can find as if Corpus /Rockport and north to Houston got it bad and then on to LA.
I hope Joy is OK and Jeanne's family in Houston.
It sounded as if SPI escaped any damage. I read Port Isabel had closed their shelters on Friday and re-opened the causeway to the Island when the storm went north. I think the damage was north of Port Mansfield...and up to Corpus.
Great weekend in Mpls. Looking forward now to a trip in Oct to their new home in WI. The traffic in Mpls is bad for us...so will be glad to have finished with that! :2funny:
jane
My friend in Houston just e-mailed that the water in their house had been up to 10" deep, but was now down to 8". They are currently staying put - as advised by local authorities.
Not heard from my Houston grandsons or from My daughter yet. I don't like to be Emailing them or trying on the pHone. I know the will call when things calm down a little. I didn't realize that Houston was in for such a lot of rain as it is usually so dry in the summer and this year they have had more rain than we have. We are in a Drought at the moment.
I haven't had air-conditioning since late Friday night--and my house was HOT Saturday and Sunday. I didn't realize the unit outside my house had quit--and finally put in a call to my electrician/AC guy this morning early. He wasn't in yet, but the answering service called and told me they'd tell him as soon as he came in. It's after 9:00 now and no phone call, but I know he'll call and show up sometime soon. Fortunately it's over cast and cooler this morning. I slept last night with windows open, but have closed them already as the heat will come in soon.
Tim will probably stop by about 10:00 as he usually does on Mondays. I hope he'll be here when Chris comes as he (Tim) will want to help me decide what to do about getting a new unit. It's hooked into my furnace which is in a sub-basement under the house. I think they'll take out this one and put in a new outside. $$$$ coming up and out!
Not much going on here other than that. I'd like to get out for my walk as it's cool, but am afraid to leave the house before Chris calls.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Jane, I'm glad to hear that SPI didn't get much if any damage. It is so hard to predict what's going to happen with a hurricane. We were lucky when we were in HH, although I worried a lot. They did get hit and had a lot of damage from last year's hurricane. Glad too that you won't have to go to Minneapolis anymore. Is their new place in WI closer to you? John is from Rockford, IL, so went to WI quite a bit. Our granddaughter, Joc, is in Minneapolis. I imagine our visits with her will be at her mom's in IN. MI is just too far from SC.
Mary, I do hope the car works and things get back to normal for you. Also hope your friend's house isn't too damaged. I love "An American in Paris" also.
Jeanne, I apologize for not commenting on your fall. That was awful. I'm glad that you were able to get to the ER for care and that there was no serious ddamage. Hope your daughter is weathering the storm safely.
I did manage to get to SS & church yesterday in spite of being up half the night. I really wanted to go because our good friends and pew mates were there for the last time yesterday. They are moving to a retirement center in Orangeburg. I did take a nap yesterday afternoon of an hour or two unplanned in my chair.
I fixed my shrimp Greek pasta for dinner last night. It was so good. I hadn't fixed it for a while.
Sue, hope you had a nice day yesterday and that things are cooling down in AL as they are here--at least for now. Oops, just saw your post on your AC. I hope it just needs freeon or something inexpensive.
Darlene, glad to hear that you escaped any damage.
Joy, hope you aren't being deluged.
Hi Marilyn. Hope you're having a good day.
Sharon
Jeanne....any lingering after effects of your fall? Those can be so dangerous at our age, unfortunately. As the doc said, get rid of that stool. I also hope you've heard from your daughter.
Sue...seems to be the time to replace AC!
Sharon...is that gizmo they implanted working for you?
Darlene...any rain from Harvey your way?
We were both very tired last night after a weekend away with people up much longer than we're used to and eating foods we're not used to, but it was great to see the Don and Pat and their boys and wives...and dogs.
Sharon...their place is in rural WI and about the same distance from us...more two lane highways than the 4 we used to get to Mpls, but lots less traffic, I know. If I had to live in or near a large city, Mpls would be my choice. Lots to do there and the drivers are much more polite than around Chicago, for instance.
Now to try and get a walk in before the heat and humidity return and get the laundry caught up.
Ray's gone to the grocery store and out to the farm where we buy our sweet corn. That'll be coming to an end soon, so need a bit more before then.
When he goes golfing, I'm going to run to WalMart and to the plumber's to drop off a check.
This morning I ordered a battery for this laptop from Amazon. My niece said she ordered one for her Mac and it works fine. I figured I'd give it a try for $34.00 and see if it'll charge. Less than trying to take it to a repair shop somewhere and a lot less than buying a new computer right now.
jane
jane, a local friend with friends in SPI says it's been evacuated with no cell, power, sewer services, but little damage.
My friends in Houston have lived in their house since about 1960. With this damage (no water this morning, but lots more rain predicted), they're about to decide to move to a retirement complex. They're in their early 80s, too.
Sue, sorry about your a/c. We know that's something that we can't live without in our part of the world. Good luck!
Sharon, hope you got a good night's sleep.
Margaret and Jesse brought my car back to me last night, and I drove it to the Y this morning. Everything works fine, so I'm happy to have it back. Margaret is happy to have her car back, too.
Jane...we only got about an inch of rain...still having windy conditions...sad for our neighbors on the coast...and Houston area...lots of help going that way...prayers continue for all with loss..I saw on news just now...people and pets still being rescued....I think I may need a battery for my IPad..let me know if you are satisfied with one from Amazon...at least it has been a lot cooler the last few days...have a good day...Darlene
Darlene...if you have an Apple Store...or an authorized reseller, take it there first and ask if they can check the battery. We thought Ray's needed a new battery...took it to an authorized reseller in Cedar Falls, Ia and he said he'd try something else first. He held down the power off button for a long, long time and then let it restart. He held it down much longer than I would have to restart it....and it's worked fine ever since. He says they sometimes just get "kerfluy"...not a tech term... :thumbup:...but it sorted itself out.
I figured a new battery for $34.00 was worth it. On my PC laptop, the battery is outside the case..snaps into the back...so easy to get in and out and replace. We'll see.
Mary....thanks for news on SPI. The video I saw didn't look like damage...just A LOT of rain...and, of course, being at sea level, there's no place for it to go.
Hope Jeanne's daughter is OK in Houston.
Dark clouds over here and sprinkles of rain...and the joints say more rain coming! I'm not doing much more...been out to pay the Plumbing Co., get some $$ at the bank for the house, and to WalMart. Now defrosting some potato soup for lunch.
jane
Sherry, I am not good at selfies but I will try next time I curl my hair and put on makeup. No pics without makeup. :2funny:
We are getting smoke and ash here on the coast from all the fires burning in Oregon. There is a very big on just about 40 miles south and a few miles east of us. It makes it hard for me to go outside and this house is not air tight. We need new windows and the sliding door in the bedroom has a big gap at the top. I have asked Keith about getting new windows and he doesn't want to spend the $$ to put them in, he doesn't like to spend $$ on improvements unless absolutely necessary.I won't invite anyone over and very few friends have ever been here, The furniture was Keith's parents and is pretty ragged, the carpets are old shag and I have never been able to get them cleaned, they\ve been in the house for 30+ years. I feel like I am living in someone else's house (his ex wife's). Even his sister has told him he needs to get new furniture to make the house mine. Sorry Too much information.
Not heard from Houston yet. That means they are working hard. They always just call when trouble over. Each of the boys lives in different areas of the city. so suppose each are looking out for the others.
Sue. Could be only the Freon on your A.C if it just went sudden. Usually if Tech problem they act funny for awhile. Hope so. Good idea to bring up above ground if you put a new one in. I no others that had them in the Crawl space. When made a widow she was never able to go down to it.
Mary. Did you decide to let them Total your car and just get it fixed? Hope so. LIke me, hate to go buy a new one. I am still playing around with mine. Did have them do a full check up and all is O.K. was thinking starter acting up but now working fine. A/c still needs work on. All that comes to under $350 so may just fix mine up. I love driving it and doesn't look that old. Body good.
Went grocery shopping early today. Monday seems to be the big stocking up after the Sunday sales.
Picked up a family pack of nice size chicken legs.(Usually so skinny)
So as usual spending a day cooking. Have baked all the legs. Put them into small baggies. 3 in each. Ready for freezer.
Also got a frozen pizza. Dr. it up with mushrooms. more cheese. Baked it. Cut into 6 big pieces. Put in separate bags. Into freezer
Going to try and use sweet potatoes that they say are good for you. Never really liked them. Bought a large on and cubed it. Boiled it 5 min.
While oven on I did this.
Recipe
Directions. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a large bowl, toss the dry onion soup mix, sweet potatoes and vegetable oil until the sweet potatoes are well coated. Arrange the mixture on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 40 to 50 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Just tasted some. Not to bad . Used the Lipton Onion Mix
Back of my head started hurting but seems O.K Now. It hard to not turn and sleep on the area that got hurt. Never did get a headache. good sign
Jeanne, the sweet potato recipe sounds delicious. I hope your boys are OK there in Texas.
Jeanne..thanks for the cooking ideas..I was just thinking today I need to cook up some and freeze it for later...I'm going to try your sweet potato recipe...would like more ideas. Darlene
Darlene, if you want cooking ideas, you should go to the What's Cooking discussion. Lots of ideas there.
I finally got back to playing duplicate tonight, but we didn't do very well. It was still good to be playing bridge.
Mary....how wonderful Jesse could fix your car and you can have it again!
Misty, foggy morning here...leaves are changing color, soybeans are beginning to turn golden, so fall is quickly approaching. I guess, for me, fall begins this Friday, Sept. 1. I go by what they call the meteorological seasons...Sept/Oct/Nov = Fall; Dec/Jan/Feb=Winter; March/April/May = Spring; June/July/Aug = Summer.
Not much going on here today...more laundry to finish up and that's about it. Good day to read.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. It's almost 11:00 a.m. and I'm trying to reach Stacie and/or Jon by phone as I'm thinking they may need to come up here if the Hurricane comes close. So far no luck. The cell phone numbers I have don't work and don't have the phone number of their new apartment--and the apartment manager won't give it to me. I may have to call Alex this afternoon or early evening when his classes are over and when he can return my call.
My Molly Maids cleaning crew were here about 8:15 this morning. I'd finished eating breakfast, but not much else. As usual they changed the sheets on my bed and zipped through the rest of the house, damp mopping all the floors--hardwood everywhere except the family room which is tile. So I'm pretty clean for the next 2 weeks.
I hope Darlene and anyone else in the vicinity of the hurricane has a place to shelter if it comes near. Take care Every Buddy. And hopefully the hurricane will spin itself out before too much more damage is done. A WVa high school friend lives in the city under siege and has moved from her first floor apartment to another on the 3rd floor of that building.
Have a nice day and try to keep dry if you are getting lots of rain.
Sue
Darlene, sorry the discussion is called "What's For Dinner?"
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=10.msg98612;topicseen#new
Sue, I hope you hear from John and Stacie soon.
Thank you Mary..Darlene
Mary, glad you got your car and also that you're back to duplicate. I think I will check that link you gave Darlene out.
Sue, I hope Jon and family are safe. Odd that they would change their cell #'s without giving them to you and then not give you the new landline. I hope you can connect with Alex or Nick.
Jeanne, you cook and I do laundry! Lots easier to do the laundry! :D Sounds good though. I bake sweet potatoes and add butter or butter spread. YOu can also sprinkle cinnamon over the buttered, mashed sw. pot. Yum. I often have that with a center ham slice.
I've been to the pain dr. and thought I was going to see the rep to be reprogrammed. Unfortunately, it was just a recheck with the PA. Didn't amount to anything. They did connect me with the rep and I will see her on Friday. I see the ortho on Thursday, so this is dr. week! Yea Rah! Kind of chilly here today. Only 70 degrees. I put on a long-sleeve shirt when I got home and wore a jacket to the appt. I guess Fall is about here, Jane.
Jane, I'm glad it will be an easier drive for you to WI than MI. I'm surprised to hear that Minneapolis is easier to drive in than other big cities. I think I've heard Melanie complain about it, but maybe not. The good fresh farm corn sounds delicious, but I'm a little afraid to try it with my stomach/diverticulosis problems.
I did stop at Lowes and picked up some fertilizer for John to put on the cherry trees. While there, I also got another rain gauge.
Stay safe, all of you on the coasts. Sharon
Hi every Buddy, The smoke is not much at this time. It has been pretty damp overnight and this morning so I hope that will cut down on the smoke and ash from the fires. It was pretty bad yesterday and if the wind turns NW like the forecast says we will get a lot more smoke or if it is coming from the NW it will blow the smoke the other way.
It is terrible what is happening in Houston, Texas and other communities there. Oregon is dealing with quite a few fires but is getting a group of volunteers together to go to Texas to help there.
I was able to get out with Freckles this morning and not have to wear a surgical mask. I do have to be careful to take care of my lungs since I have COPD.
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2017/08/more_than_320000_acres_burning.html (http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2017/08/more_than_320000_acres_burning.html)
The damage from the winds and 50â€+ inches of rain is hard to fathom. Two of our favorite towns to stay, enroute to S. Texas, have both also been hit hard....LaGrange has 24†of water and Victoria was slammed hard, according to the news.
Beautiful, cool morning here. Will need to het my walk in and then get ready for lunch and bridge out at the golf club.
Have a good Wednesday.
Jane
Marilyn, I hope they get the fires under control soon. It must be very hard on anyone with breathing problems, not to mention the damage done by the fires.
I'm sure everyone in the nation is praying for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in TX and LA. They say we in SC may even be impacted with rain and wind. Nothing life threatening here though. The amount of rain in TX is unbelievable!
I woke to the news that Ms Frances had been taken to the ER. Apparently she fell sometime in the night, but fortunately was able to reach her phone to call 911. The word is that she hit her head, that she has a UTI, but so far nothing life threatening. Nancy supposedly is rearranging her schedule to try to get down here soon, whenever that is. The poor thing really needs to be in a nursing home with 24/7 care.
I've got my last load of laundry in, but my back is really hurting. I did do my leg exercises, but that shouldn't affect my back.
Enjoy your bridge, Jane. I hope that by the time you go south, the towns you stay in will be okay.
Hi to all. Sharon
It was raining here this morning when I finally got out of bed about 8:30. It was cool and dark, so pretty easy to sleep in. I haven't accomplished much this morning. I've had breakfast, read the paper, and finished today's crossword puzzle and that's about it. I haven't gone out to walk, but might do that later if the rain is not heavy.
I did talk to Jon and Stacie yesterday and they think they are going to be OK. They moved out to a suburb this past year and are higher than New Orleans. I also talked to Nick at LSU and he was attending classes and no talk of closing school has been mentioned to students.
I'm fixing frozen salmon for lunch and will have some more pear/cottage cheese salad as I cooked another batch of pears yesterday. I have an ear of corn that needs cooking, so will zap that in the microwave. Probably have a BLT without the lettuce for supper.
Sharon, I was just ready to post when I saw your message about Ms. Frances. I sure hope her daughter gets down there right away and takes some responsibility for her mother. I can't tell you how much I appreciate Tim's care for me--and I'm so happy he is self employed so that he can check on me.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Bridge was OK...has 3 tables, but my cards were mediocre.
That was the excitement for the day...except for seeing 3 guys I used to teach with. They were over to golf...hard to recognize them...it's been 20 yrs! Geez...they've sure gotten older and grayer! hahaha..
jane
Sue, they did admit Frances to the hospital. Nancy says she's going to try to rearrange her schedule to get down here right away. I hope that's a fact and not just her spin on things. She often says what she thinks you want to hear, or at least IMHO. Ellen has taken charge (her housekeeper) and has kept me updated. She did ask me to go over and copy the list of meds she's taking, which I did. I am so thankful for Ellen. Otherwise, it would probably fall on me and right now, that would be difficult. I can't help judging her daughter even though I know I shouldn't. My kids are so caring, it's hard not to see the contrast. Sharon
Sharon, I'm sorry about your Miss Frances. It's a shame about her daughter, but maybe the hospital won't discharge her to come home without fulltime care. Like you, I'm very thankful for my four wonderful daughters.
jane, too bad that your co-teachers have turned old and grey. Glad it's just them and not US.
Marilyn, I hope the fires are about out in your area. I've been so attached to news about Harvey that I haven't paid much attention to anything else. Breathing is definitely important. LOL
The rain started here about noon and has continued on and off since then. We're supposed to get more of the spin-off from Harvey tonight and tomorrow - about 2" here. Nashville and West TN are due to get maybe up to 11". The devastation is just incredible. My friends have been able to get come clearing out done, with the help of grandchildren. But I don't know what they're going to do long-term or where they'll be staying. They have a son living nearby, but he had 3" of water in his house.
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John died two years ago today. Like my wise friend told me on the first anniversary of her husband's death, it doesn't hurt any more today than any other day. But it's still a day to be especially close.
Mary....a hard day for you, to be sure. The quote you have in your signature line is so true.
jane
I just have not been able to get use to the new glasses I got in March. Prescription had not changed that much. It seemed that on eye would ache after reading or on Computer for a hour and when I took them off would feel funny for a minute. I paid almost $400 for them and they are just reading glasses. So I moved my appt up to today . Was for next Feb. as I was there in March. They did another test and Dr. came in and did all kinds of things. Took longer than usual. Checked out testing the glasses and says right to prescription. Can't find a thing wrong. Told him about me getting the knock on the Head and them doing the Scan last week so I know thing wrong there. He say to just try harder go get use to them. They are a lot smaller than my ones going back 5 years. The new are sort of like Granny glasses where the old ones are a nice size round pair. I have no problem if I put them on.
I didn't get home until around 5 and saw a call on my answer machine from my Family in England. Worrying about Julie and Family in Texas.
It was after 11pm for them so will have to call them back early in the Morning. They will be glad to hear that all is well wth them. At least was that way yesterday. Rain seems to have stopped in Houston area.
I just wrote a long post and lost it when I went back to the previous page to remind myself of your posts yesterday. I'm sorry I can't remember what I wrote.
Mary, I do want to tell you I'm thinking of you and know this must be a sad time for you. However, you have so many happy memories, 4 wonderful daughters--and I forget how many super grand children, but I know they are so very supportive of you--and also miss John. Big Hugs from Auburn to you today.
Jeanne, I hope you hear from your daughter today. It's so scary when these big hurricanes hit, especially when your family is there. Keep us posted.
Sharon, I'm still appalled at Miss Frances's daughters lack of concern. You have been such a good friend to Miss Frances and I don't think she'd have made it this far if you hadn't been such a good neighbor.
Jane, and every Buddy east of Texas, are you expecting heavy rain? We had a terrible downpour last night about 1:30 a.m. It rained hard for over an hour and I was afraid my house would roll down the hill. It's still standing today, but is raining slowly still.
I'm off to fix lunch now. Have a nice day and hang in there if you are in the path of the storm.
Sue
Sue, I was worrying about you when I saw the weather forecast last night. It looked like you were going to get a lot of the spinoff. We will get some and have had a light drizzle this AM. I'm sure Mary will get more. I wish we would hear from Joy and whether she and her family were affected. They were hit so badly last year.
Jeanne, I hope Julie stays safe and that you are able to connect with your family in England. It's too bad about your glasses. It doesn't sound like your dr. is being very helpful.
Mary, sending more cyber hugs. I know it must be very hard for you.
I went to the ortho PA this AM and he said pretty much what I expected--that I needed to schedule the Knee replacement. I explained about the gall bladder, so he gave me a card for the scheduling nurse and said he would fill out all the paper work so that when I call her, we can get it scheduled without any delay.
Nancy is coming in this afternoon and will meet with hospice. Ms Frances to be discharged tomorrow, I think. Ellen talked to John while I was gone. I've been told that hospice immediately begins morphine injections, even if there is no pain. That of course brings on immediate death. They didn't used to do that and I hate to think about it.
I went to the grocery after my dr's appt, so that is out of the way. I have another appt tomorrow with the rep for my back stimulator. That is at 8:45!!! Ugh.
Can't think of anything else right now. Sharon
All seems to be O.K with Texas Family. Not spoken to them today but my UK Family just called me saying that they have been trying Julie Telephone and it saying "This number no longer used". The may have her Business number which was cancelled awhile back. So now they are going to call me back at 4pm out time today. That is 10pm for them. I was ready to call them early this morning but the beat me to it.
They just hate Emails and also Facebook. I am just now back to letter writing to them Like it though as they do write long letters. Say the bought a new desktop and lap top but still don't care to be on them.
My Ipad acting up in the WiFi part of it. At the moment I am not happy with Comcast so will be heading over there soon. Now they are pushing their new Telephone service which is to replace a home line. They were on again today. Sales trying to get me on it. If I could get a good service I like I would take my home line out (40 years). Just hate to lose the number but paying $33 just to get people soliciting. Have had 3 already today. Now do it 7 days a week.
No. My eye doctor is so patient with me. Had him for years. He is the one who did my cataracts years ago and does great checkups. its me. I don't have patience. Think body should be just like when 20 years old. Nothing should wear out. I know he would like me to wear all the time with a little for distance. I just can't go bifocals.I seem to see things past 3 ft. fine. But he says just reading a lot and on Computer and jumping up quick taking glassed off is part of my problem.Just sit for a second or take eyes off screen. I may try again on next check up to do the bifocals
Hi everyone...Texas area is finally drying out some..But saw on the news today..people still being rescued from house roofs....and there's supposed to be another hurricane brewing..Sharon..sorry to hear about your neighbor..hope she gets the care she needs..From reading I know you helped her a lot..and God will bless you for that..Jeanne..I still have my landline phone...and my cell....Hi to Sue and Jane and others reading..my brother invited me to go to a football game tonight...so thinking I might go....take care all...Darlene
Sherry a lot of people have misconceptions about what Hospice does and how they do it. I would take what someone else has said with a grain of salt. I am a hospice volunteer and have been through the 11 weeks of classes, rules, regs etc. the only time our hospice administers morphine is when there is pain and then the only give enough to reduce the pain. They never give enough to cause the heart to stop or the patient to stop breathing. I hope I have put your mind at ease regarding Miss Francis, you can always call hospice and ask questions.
Joy....we're all worried about you...hope Sue's grandson there at LSU is safe, too.
We're not to get any rain from Harvey...all well south of us. We are getting the smoke from Marilyn's area and Canada fires and to have high temps this weekend and then fall to 60s by Monday. Tonight in the 50s. Weird weather.
Jane
Marilyn, JOhn was a hospice volunteer when we were in HH and it wasn't like that then. I hope the woman who told me that doesn't know what she's talking about. I would be glad to have her under the care of hospice if they take good care of her 24/7. She needs that and Nancy hasn't accepted that or wanted to or something. She is in Stage 5 of kidney failure and her ankles and feet are swollen beyond recognition. She ccan barely totter to the bathroom with her walker. When I visit, she usually will come out to the living room, but I help get her situated. When I am ready to leave, I get her back in her room in her lift chair that she sleeps in and make sure that she has her supper trayl and anything else she needs. It's so sad to see how much she has gone down hill in the past year or so.
We had rain all afternoon and it's supposed to rain and storm most of tomorrow. Not looking forward to driving to the dr through it at 7:30. Especially since it is 1:30 now and I'm still awake. Jane, glad you aren't in the path.
We also have a hurricane Irma coming to the Caribbean and possibly up the Carolina coast. Just what we need. We are about 150 miles inland, but Hurricane Hugo struck Charlotte pretty hard back in 89. Glad we weren't here then.
Darlene, I have helped Frances a lot because I love her and because it is the right thing to do. I will surely miss her when she passes.
Jeanne, glad you're in contact with your family, but can't understand people not wanting to use computers.. Be patient with your glasses. They really do help. Sharon
JOY....are you and your family OK?
GinnyAnn...we miss hearing from you.
Fall is in the air here...leaves are changing and it was down into the 50s last night. It's just now crawled above the 60 degree mark....and yet to be in high 80s this weekend, and then back down to high in the 60s!! Roller coaster temps, for sure.
Smoke from NW still hanging in the air, too.
We have a quiet weekend planned here. Ray needs to spray the foundation again for ants and other "bugs" and I need to get to the bank for some first of the month business.
Otherwise, easy peasy, here.
I've walked and cleaned up some paper work. Just showered and dressed for my lunch date with Tim at 11:00. We will go to Kroger for my weekly shopping after lunch and I'm hoping he'll take me to my nearby bank first as I have a CD I need to renew or put into another investment.
It's sunny and very humid here this morning--no more rain in the forecast for this afternoon--I haven't looked at the Weather Channel for a more complete forecast. We had a LOT of rain last night--came down in buckets and I thought my house might be washed down the hill! However, we were safe and I was able to talk to Jon and Stacie in N.O. area and they haven't had any damage to their place--they live up past the freeway now and are farther away from the Gulf. As of yesterday, LSU hadn't canceled classes. I talked to Nick who is a freshman there.
Sharon, I'm so sorry about Ms. Frances. You've been such a good friend to her and I hope her pain is controlled. I'm very annoyed at her daughter!!!!
Jane, Alabama is full of bugs, but my bug guy who comes once a month to spray inside and outside March through October is fantastic, self employed, and only charges $22/month. He tells me in October that I don't need him again until the end of Feb. or middle of March depending on the weather.
Joy, I'm worried about you and your family, too. I hope you haven't had to move to a shelter. Please check in as soon as you can and let us know how you are.
Marilyn, thanks for the information about Hospice. I think it relieves all our minds to know the facts.
Darlene, I'm guessing you didn't have flooding from the hurricane since you didn't mention it. I hope you and your brother had fun at the football game and that your team won!
Jeanne, I hope your family in Texas is OK and that you hear from them today. Keep us posted.
Mary, are you having lots of rain, too. We're bright and sunny today with no more rain expected today, but you never know! I hope your day with the girls was a good one. Big hugs to all of you. How is the tree you planted at John's gravesite doing?
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, as far as I know, the tree we planted for John is doing well - at least it was the last time I was there. Jean will be coming for a couple of days next week, so we'll probably get out to the Sculpture Fields then.
So far there's been 1.5" of rain in my gauge from the Harvey left-overs. It's been cloudy with gusty winds/breezes today, but not much rain - so far.
My friends in Houston tell me they have rented a car and are looking for an apartment to rent while their house is being repaired. They've had water in their yard before, but not in their house - so they do have the specific flood insurance. My heart goes out to them - I would certainly hate to be going through this at our age.
I'd heard rumors, but we got an official letter today. The Terrace has new owners. I don't know what this means in the long term. The Residents' Council meets next Wednesday afternoon, so I guess we'll get more information. I did notice another multi-passenger vehicle outside this morning. And one of the cleaning gals said that they were now getting time-and-a-half for working on the weekends. And rumor has it that they are going to spend some big money on improvements. Time will tell. The new company is Discovery Senior Living, Bonita Springs, FL. Always something fun going on.
Happy weekend, Buddies. I hope all your football teams win and you have a good Labor Day Holiday.
Good morning, Buddies. It's almost 11:00 here and football games will soon start. I've had my breakfast and morning walk as well as read the paper--although the paper was late today. I saw the truck delivering papers over on Green St. when I was talking to a friend there before coming back to my street. It was after 9:30, and that's late for us. It usually arrives before 7:00.
Mary, I hope your new building owners have a good management team and that there will be few changes other than positive ones. Azalea Place where I play bridge once monthly has changed management and the food is not good now and the service is disgraceful. Glenda, the dining room manager has quit because of the paltry pay and bad management. I hope she can find another job.
My MOAA military officers magazine this month has a lengthy review of assisted living facilities that cater to military retirees. My sister Anne lives in one near Jacksonville, FL. She doesn't like it much as she thinks military families are bossy (she likes to be in charge herself) and also clannish--which I'm sure they are. Army families sit with other Army retirees, Navy with Navy, etc. and civilians sit where they can in the dining room. She and Richard should probably not have sold their beachfront condo and moved in there.
I am perfectly happy in my neighborhood. We have a couple of retirees, several families with teens and early 20s still at home, and a few young couples with pre-school and elementary school children. It makes for a nice mixture.
Have a good day, Buddies. I hope you're not having remnants of Hurricane Harvey with rain which is overly heavy.
Sue
We had lots of rain yesterday afternoon and early evening, but it is sunny and about 80 now.
Ellen called me early evening and said Nancy was out and if I wanted to come over to do so. She said Frances was mostly out of the Ativan fog they put her in. So I ran over. She apparently realizes it is near the end and was talking about the funeral home, cemetery, etc and looking forward to seeing Woody, the husband she lost 35 yrs ago. She even made a couple jokes, but I think she could pass any day. I gave her a kiss goodbye and told her I would come over today. That made her happy. I saw Nancy as I was leaving and sugar wouldn't have melted in her mouth! It is so hard for me to be friendly to her.
I slept well last night in spite of my 3 hr. nap yesterday afternoon! Actually, I'm still sleepy and it's past noon. I have no plans for today or tomorrow other than SS & church tomorrow and visiting Frances tonight.
I'm glad that all the family and friends of the Buddies from Tx are safe. I feel bad for Mary's friends though.
Sue, your leg must be getting stronger with all your walks.
I hope we hear from JOy and Ginny too.
Hi to Darlene and Marilyn and Jane. I do hope the forest fires get contained soon. Our daughter has been out in Seattle and area for a wedding but the wind must be blowing the other way. They haven't mentioned it. Sharon
Beautiful Saturday here...sunny now and in the mid 60s.
I have laundry going and enjoying football. Iowa beating WY at the moment. I'm looking forward to the Alabama game tonight. (Is it too much to hope they get BEAT?)
Ray's gone to the grocery on his scooter and I hear him now coming back in. We should be set now for a day or two.
The smoke from NW seems to have blown east, so it's so nice to breathe clear, cool air.
jane
SharonE Now does Ms Frances have a person who stays there all night. Now from what the daughter sounds like I would have thought she would have suggested they kept her in the hospital with the condition she is in. So sad watching the people we care about pass. She seems to have stayed alert in her mind into old age though. Just hope she passes without pain.
Family in Texas must be out helping someone as I can't reach them. I know they are all O.K. as my Connecticut GD spoke with them last night. Her husbands mother had just moved from California to Houston last month and he was checking up on her. She had moved into a Beautiful Condo but all is O.K in her area also. Most of the Friends of Julies live in areas without problems. New homes and buildings are in higher growns and over the years then have put in underground drainage systems. Sewers etc. Things they never did years ago.
Meant to go over to the mall to look at some drapes. I Don't like to go on A weekend so will wait until monday.
Goofed up a little last night as I decided to make a couple of small loaves of Bread in the small pans I got at the trift show. Sort of the size they give at the restaurants. Each last me 2 or 3 days and one I freeze. Well I put the dough into my oven that just has pilot light on and then forgot it was in there. Got up at 8:30 to find it had over risen and sort of dried on the top. Anyway I just went ahead and baked. Its O.K but shape not good. Also had some overripe banana so made a couple of small banana bread loaves. Put in a few walnuts. Trying to stop buying my favourite cookies or any sweet stuff. This banana bread not much sugar. Have to have something after I eat dinner but not the candy bars or cookies I was eating.
Watching the TV at the moment Public Television. Have a one skillet dinner show on. Couple seemed pretty good. I like casserole type things when in a hurry. Had a Potato/reubin sandwich type one made in a skillet. No bread. I love Ruebin Sandwiches. Will get the makings next time store and try it.
SharonE.
I was having problems sleeping through the night for a few weeks. Put it down to the hot weather and having to sleep with the A/C on. Was finding had to take a nap in the afternoons. Now the nights are getting down to the low 50s and window opened.
Seems like now though when I try reading in bed that I now last about 10 min.
I am drinking a new tea I have that is supposed to be good to keep Blood Pressure steady.
thing is sure put you to sleep. Sleep about 9 hours. Maybe make a trip to the Loo at 4am and back off right after. So it could be the tea and not the weather.
Jeanne..what's the name of the tea...? Darlene
Good morning! It's about 10:30 here this morning and I have skipped church. Olyne's company will be leaving after lunch, so she will pick me up for the 3:00 reception for our 100 y.o. birthday girl. Alice is a member of our SS class and a longtime church member. Her late husband was a long time Presbyterian minister. One of her sons who is a widower with 2 grown daughters lives with her. His wife died of cancer when the girls were very young and he moved here so that Alice could help with them He is a retired Neuro-surgeon.
It's hot and muggy here this morning. I am still sweaty after my walk, but will shower and then dress later for the reception. I had planned to go to church with Ethel, but she called last night to tell me that she is having an allergy episode (we have lots of blooming things here that are causing problems. I've been taking an OTC allergy tablet from Kroger and although my nose is dripping, I'm not coughing or having any other problems, thank goodness!).
I am delighted with our AU Tigers big win last night--although next week will be a different story. We will be playing Clemson and they are a VERY TOUGH team. I'm expecting them to play hard and our guys will, too, but they have more talent than we do. I just hope Clemson can beat Alabama when it comes down to the national championship as I think both those teams will prevail.
I've just about cooled down enough to shower and get into something presentable for this afternoon's reception. I hope all are well and having a good day.
Sharon, my prayer for Ms. Frances is that she will have a peaceful transition at the end. I know you will miss her.
Sue
Morning, Buddies!
It's warming up here today...so Ray and I walked earlier and stopped on the way back for breakfast at our downtown cafe and then on home. No mess to clean up in the kitchen!! :thumbup:
Not a lot going on today...hoping to get the spraying of the foundation for ants taken care of.
Good football games yesterday and some tonight, too, so I am back to watching TV.
jane
We got home from church to see a hearse in Ms Frances' driveway! I had 2 messages on my phone telling me she passed this morning. I'm so glad Nancy was here and also that it didn't happen when I was out of town. I think she passed peacefully. I will surely miss her as we have been friends since she moved in 10 yrs ago. It's so hard to lose a close friend, even when you know it is what is best for them. Sharon
Sharon...sorry for your loss....it is hard to lose friends..as well as loved ones....We are having gas shortages here...lot of places out of gas and don't know when they will have any....Hi to all..Darlene
Darlene
Triple Leaf Tea.Inc. A Chinese company that has been just one family for generations they say. I found it in Meijers Grocery store. Seems to have helped me getting up during the night . Says it is also helps kidneys and liver. I take a low dose Blood Pressure pill that I would like to get off. This tea does provide a Natural Diuretic. Watching it as that is why I take the BP med But that is what is making my Sodium show low.
Sharon, I'm so sorry to hear about Miss Frances - even though I know she was ready to go. You'll miss her terribly. Hugs!
jane, isn't it great to have these cool, low-humidity mornings. Ours was here, too - unusual for here. I was going to sit out on the deck to read the paper, but it was too cool. I did keep the door open, though, after I put the feeders out.
Sue, glad you're still getting your walking in. I do my time at the Y three days a week, and Silver Sneakers twice a week, but am a slug most of the rest of the time.
Jeanne, that's good the tea seems to be working for you. I know the red yeast rice works to help my cholesterol down, and am glad for that.
I got an e-mail from my Houston friend this afternoon. They're in the process of emptying their house. They have an apartment and a car rented. Both their cars were totaled and they've already gotten the insurance money for that. They have flood insurance, and those papers have been filed - so rebuilding their lives is underway for them. My heart goes out to them. I would hate to go through what they are - and they're my age.
Margaret and Jesse came by this morning and we went to "brunch" at the Waffle House this morning. They were on their way to Atlanta, to Matt's house. They're going to the Tennessee ballgame tomorrow- plus the visiting. After they left, I was sitting here, and watched a small (about 2 feet long) black snake go right past my door...twice. I was surprised, but not upset. I just with it was big enough to challenge the squirrels. ;D
Hi to Darlene, Ginny Ann, Marilyn, Joy, and all the Buddies.
Sharon...maybe Ms Frances was waiting for Nancy to come to let things go. May she rest now in peace.
Darlene...we seem to have gasoline...the price has jumped 30 cents a gallon to $3.54 for Ethanol which is subsidized by the state to promote ethanol...and about $3.74 for regular unleaded.
Mary...warmed up into the 80s today...then to drop again. I guess we're getting the heat from the NW today.
jane
the smoke is very thick here today. We went to church and every time someone opened the door you could smell the smoke. Lots of coughing going on. We are keeping all the cats and Freckles in today so no getting out for walks. The smoke isn't good for their lungs either and theirs are so small. I can't imagine the damage the smoke does to animals.
So sorry to hear about Miss Francis, Sherry.
Sharon, I'm sorry to hear about Ms. Frances, too, but am glad that she is no longer suffering. You will miss her. Hugs to you--will there be a service in your community?
To all my dear friends ----
Thank for your concern about the floods and Louisiana-----
The extreme west La. (Lake Charles, etc.) did have water that migrated from Houston, but Baton Rouge was spared-----Not much of any really. Many thanks
for asking.
Joy in Baton Rouge.
WONDERFUL to hear from you, Joy, and know you and Family are OK. You've had enough flood and storm damage to last a lifetime.
Thanks for checking in. We worry about our Buddies when we haven't heard from them and know they're in a possible bad storm.
jane
I second Jane's comments to you JOy. We have all been worried about BR.
Jane, I think you are right that Frances was waiting for Nancy to come before passing. I've thought that for the past 2 or 3 weeks when she took such an abrupt turn downward but still hung on. Ever once in a while she would say, I sure wish Nancy was closer or I'd really like to see my "little girl". They are having a memorial service at a nearby funeral home. Unfortunately, not until next Tues or Wed due to legalities, Labor Day, and family from afar. I leave Monday for Chicago, so won't be able to be there. I feel so bad about that, but there's nothing to be done.
Mary, you're lucky the snake didn't come by when you had the door open!! I am extremely "snake-o-phobic"!!! It sounds like you're getting a reasonable amount of exercise between the Y and SS. I'm glad your Houston friends were prepared with all the necessary insurance. So many weren't. It must be awful to go through anyway.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry you're having such fires. I do hope they are able to contain them soon. They have been on our news a lot too.
Jeanne, they don't have a Meiers near here. Don't know if they even have one in N or SC. They had them in IN.
Sharon
Thanks everyone for your condolences. I know she is better off now, but it's hard to lose a friend.
Sharon, I know you hate having to miss the memorial service for Miss Frances. But she knows you were there for her when she was able to appreciate it - and that's what is important.
The granddaughter of my friends in Houston posted this message on Facebook this morning:
Not really sure how to put it, but I could use some help. Both my parents and grandparents flooded from Harvey and while my parents take care of their house, I'm taking care of my grandparents house. Their house was deemed unsafe to live and it needs to get completely packed up or thrown away. I'm going to be over here the next couple of days getting it done, but if anyone is willing to lend a hand or know someone that is, will you please message me? I appreciate any help I can get. Thanks!
She's gotten lots of offers from friends to come help her - showing the power of "social media" today. I just wish we could help, too.
I sat on the deck this morning to read the paper, enjoying the cooler, less humid weather. These days are rare in this part of the world.
Happy Labor Day, Buddies!
We had a nice day going to Cedar Rapids. We were amazed at how packed all the stores were we went to. 1/2 Price Books had 20% off everything and there were lots of people there...same with restaurants, grocery stores, etc. We ate lunch at our favorite place and stopped by our coop grocery and then home.
We've had more smoke in the upper atmosphere so no sun, but ok on breathing!
Severe storms possible tonight. I'm off now to watch some football.
Stay safe...esp. with Irma now coming up the Eastern Seaboard possibly.
Glad you had a good day, jane.
Those fires are awful. And Irma is getting scary looking.
I didn't think I was going to duplicate tonight - my partner wasn't going to play. But then another gal called and I wound up playing after all. And we came in second! All in all, a good day.
Hope your team won.
Gee Jane, I'm surprised the smoke from the West is coming in as far as IA. With all the different natural disasters on the West Coast, I would never live there, even if it is beautiful. Glad you had a good day in CR. Guess all the bargain hunters were out.
Mary, thanks for the good words. I'm glad you got to play duplicate tonight and did so well.
It's 2 AM again and here I am on the computer!! My cleaning girl is coming at 9:00 and then I'm going to try to get a hair appt in the aft for a trim and highlight. I have to get beautiful for all my old boyfriends! Yeah right! Most of the guys I dated weren't even in my class. But still want to look my best. I have lost about 10 lbs now--not for the reunion, but because of the gall bladder diet, etc. Hope I can keep it off and also adhere to the diet while I'm gone.
I pray that Irma heads NE into open water and doesn't impact FL or the Carolinas. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I was up early today as I'd scheduled my "bug guy" for 10:30 and wanted to get my breakfast, paper read, and walk in before he got here. He sprayed inside and out and told me he didn't think he needed to come back in October, but I'm going to call him anyway. We may have some hot and rainy days prior to the end of September and that usually sends a few bugs under the doors!
I'll probably do a little weeding this afternoon after lunch and my "nap" where I usually read, not sleep. I don't have anything going on tomorrow, either. But will have bridge at Bonney's on Thursday afternoon. It is my turn and she usually comes after me, but she has some DAR event on my Thursday, so we swapped.
I'm also praying that Irma heads NE into open water. Last year Anne and Richard stayed in the Jacksonville area, but not in their home which is only a few blocks from the beach. In past storms they've driven up here, but Richard really isn't able to help with that now due to eye problems, so I think she's probably already made reservations at the same motel they used last time. They can always cancel if the storm heads up the coast.
Joy, I'm glad to hear that you and your family are OK. I'd called grandson Nick at LSU and he said the campus was fine, plus called his parents in N.O. and they had rain but no flooding. God is Good!
Have a nice day,
Sue
I'm glad to hear everybuddie is safe...and also that Irma heads out to sea and not FL or the east coast.
It's a nice cool day here, and I've had a massage this morning. I now need to get a walk in and maybe talk Ray into going with me. He golfed this morning and is spraying the basement now for "bugs."
Stay safe, Buddies!!
jane
I am making homemade spaghetti sauce today for our supper tonight. Made bread yesterday and will bake Keith another cake tomorrow. I have been about to get two walks in today but the smoke is bad again and I don't want Freckles out in the smoke.
A storm line blew through here about 4:30. Lots of wind, lightning, and thunder. It came up so fast, I didn't have time to crank down my umbrella, and it blew over (not damaged, though). In about 30 minutes, we got nearly an inch of rain. Plus, I later found out it must have blown the local NBC affiliate station off the air (my usual source for local news). We're still due to get another band in about an hour or so.
But then there was Harvey. And the fires out West. And there is Irma heading our way. Wow!
Next Wednesday (13 September), if you can, please watch Dr. Phil. I've never seen the program before, but his program on that date features family of our dearest friends from Hendersonville (and still). Their daughter/granddaughter committed suicide last year, brought on by an abusive relationship. They're still being harassed by the abuser, and this is to be their story. They're doing it in the hope that it will prevent this happening to some other young woman.
MaryZ. Can't stand to watch Dr. Phil. but will try next week.
Your friends in Texas sound like they were well insured. Still a mess but many people found them selves not that well insured.
My family still had no trouble but friends who lived in such beautiful homes thought lucky. Had no problems on the first run but then they had to open flood gates over by Katy and in the water came.
Many now have 5 ft water in their homes. The homes are not that old and were always told that floods would never get there. Even if mortgaged they did not have to have it. So many didn't get any. Really now going to be expensive. Most of their home not listed as "Not repairable
" Now I heard that if you do have Insurance over Hundred thousand on your home you can't claim for Gov. Help. Don't know how true that is.
Sharon. I thought that your Friend Ms Frances was close to the end. Sound like it was a peaceful one. It is hard loosing them regardless of age.
Sounds like you are really looking forward to your Reunion. I know my Eldest daughter does. She usually helps putting them together. The more years that go bye then the less people attend.I like seeing the photos they take because I know lots of the people since all young. Danville is a smaller town and my girls seems to have known everyone. Some you can recognize but many have changed so much. Specially the men. Heavy, Bald the more handsome they were back years the more changes now. Same with some of the women. I guess that is part of the fun in going. Just to see what changes in people.
Our days are really nice right now but getting colder at night. Tonight extra cold. Down to 40 deg. I had better start closing windows. Need to clean down in the heat registers before the furnace comes on. I had them out a few months ago to check something and so don't need them in Oct., the time I usually have them service it. I can put new filters in.
I went out of town yesterday just 40 miles away and had to drive back in such a storm. Could hardly drive on the interstate more than 40 miles hour. Yet by, come the fools and specially the big truck splashing it all so that wiper couldn't work fast enough. Hate driving in that. Don't do it often now.
Morning, Buddies!
Jeanne...I'm with you in hating to drive in bad rain. It's almost as bad as a snow whiteout or heavy fog. All 3 make me just stay home, if at all possible.
A rather chilly one here this morning...low 40s. Fall definitely here...some fields of soybeans are golden now and drying in this continued windy days. No rain here again...been more than a week now.
I think the folks in FL and the Carolinas and the Panhandle are taking Irma more seriously after seeing what Harvey did to Tx. Scary times for those folks.
I'm off to lunch and bridge this afternoon...the extent of my "work" for today! ;) I love retirement!!
I've talked to sister Anne in Jacksonville Beach this morning and she has reserved a hotel room for the days the storm is expected to hit. She's upset with her son whose family lives only a block and a half from the beach because he is planning to stay put. She's also upset with the daughter of her 90 y.o. friend, Betsy. The daughter went up into middle Florida for a golf vacation. Her mother will be evacuated by bus with other elderly residents who cannot drive anymore. My prayers are for all those in the Hurricane's path.
I'm planning a quiet day inside. I've already had my walk and will soon fix and eat lunch. Have a nice day, Buddies, and stay safe if you are expecting any heavy rain from the storm.
Sue
Hi Gals, I am just back from the grocery. John went with me since I needed to get food for him for next week. It is raining here also, but very lightly so far. My sil & niece in CO called. They are near the end of their summer stay at the cabin and then will be going to IN. We had hoped to overlap our time there but no such luck. Her sister is in a nursing home in northern IN and is in her last days. Expected to pass before Marilyn can get there, but the son scheduled the memorial for Oct 1 when she will be there. So many people passing these days.
After the grocery, we drove down to Lancaster south of us to find the funeral home for John to go next week. He'll probably take a car full of bridge players who knew Frances.
It was 64 according to the car driving home!! After hearing Jeanne's temps, I may need to take a heavy jacket. One of our events is a cruise on the river!
One of my niece's lives in Tampa and her husband just got his knee replaced! My sil said he had hired some guys and was outside supervising them boarding up their windows. They said that there is no water or gasoline to be bought in the area. Natalie says she has only enough in her car to drive up to Tallahassee--assuming it isn't hit too.
Melanie & hubby are headed for Tampa next Thursday where they have rented a house for a month! Nothing like giving your mother sleepless nights!
Marilyn, it sounds like you're keeping busy cooking while you can't go outside. Poor Freckles. I bet he wonders why his walks have been curtailed.
Sue, I hope your sister and family stay safe in the storm too. Let's just all pray that Irma takes a turn NE out into the atlantic and spares us all. It looks like Key West will be wiped off the map.
Stay in and stay safe. Sharon
Irma and the wildfires are both so scary for the people in those areas.
It's still cool here...just mid 60s.
jane
Sharon....are you in danger from Irma at this time? I know you're leaving for IN, and that's probably a good thing, but will John stay or evacuate?
Cool morning here...just low 50s now, so I had to turn on our gas stove to warm up the family room and I turned the heat on for the lower level to take the chill off.
Nothing much planned...still working on the Latin project I do every year and will wind up my part tomorrow. I want to get my oriole and hummingbird feeders in and cleaned up and put away. I also need to clean the finch feeder and refill the cardinal and other birds feeders.
Everything is so dry here...farmer's wife says soybean yield will be down because of the dry weather...no rain when needed to fill out the pods. Corn looks good, so probably a record harvest again.
Jane, what are you doing for the Latin project? For a couple of years, I kept up with the website that had previous posters when Senior Net.org was the website, but have fallen behind and only occasionally look into the new website with the Latin group.
I've been up since 7:30, had breakfast, took a long walk, read the paper (not much in our local paper!) and have showered, shampooed, and dressed for bridge this afternoon. I'll eat left overs for lunch and Olyne will pick me up about 12:15 to go to Bonney's for bridge.
I'm watching the weather channel as I type. The traffic going north is bumper to bumper. I'm afraid lots of them won't be able to get gas to continue on north.
When we lived in Key West, we had one hurricane that was supposed to hit us, but fortunately blew out to sea. By the time we knew it was a hurricane, it was too late to drive up the keys. And Bob was on standby to fly the P3V out of Key West if it became necessary. We played bridge that night and I was afraid he'd be called out and the boys who were all under 10 years would be left there with me. Thank goodness it didn't develop--and I hope Irma diminishes soon, but it looks pretty ominous. If it hits Key West as it is now, the place will be blown away.
Anne and Richard will go inland a bit to a motel, but I'm thinking if the Hurricane turns east and goes up the coast, they may still have lots of problems.
Prayers going up here for all those in Irma's path.
Sue
Sue...I do what I've done for years...I handle the enrollment for the classes. It's incredible how many people want to learn or continue their learning of Latin.
We're just back from our walk. It's warming up out there, so I've turned the heat off. It did take that early chill out of the house.
Our friend from our Friday nights is back in the hospital. She fell and her husband could not get her up. In trying to get her up, he fell and has a big gash on the back of his head. She ended up in the hospital, so we'll have to get up there this afternoon. They're 87 and 89 and have been so active and healthy.
Jane, it is possible that we will get part of Irma, it all depends on what turn she takes. Right now it is predicted to go up the coast, but as big a hurricane as it is, it could impact us. We are about 150 miles from the coast. I fly out Monday before she could get here. John is watching the forecasts and if necessary will pack up Bunny and head west to a motel in GA probably. However, they will have to be really insistent on the news to evacuate before he will. I will stock up some gallon jugs of water for him and fill my car with gas. He said he would do the same with his. I need to remind him to charge up his cell phone in case of loss of power, however with our lines underground and trees not huge, we probably won't have a problem unless the grid goes down or something gets hit with lightening. Tornadoes also follow in a hurricane's path, so that is another worry. But it is all in God's hands and nothing we can do to prevent it but pray.
I'm leaving in a few minutes to get my hair cut and highlighted and to pick up another Rx and fill up with gas.
Jane, I'm so sorry to hear about your neighbors. I know how close you have been to them. I hope they heal quickly. I imagine TX would be more than happy to send you some water for your crops! :D It's always too much or too little, it seems.
Sue, hope you have good hands at bridge today--or at least have fun. I just can't imagine living on the keys. I'd be a nervous wreck every fall. Like you said, Key West will be wiped out if it hits directly as predicted.
Marilyn, hope they are getting the fires contained and the smoke dissipates soon.
Hi to all I haven't mentioned. I need to leave for my hair appt. Sharon
Sharon....travel safely! These friends are not my neighbors...they live here in town, but about 8-9 blocks from us. Our friends and neighbors are on a river cruise in Marilyn's part of the country...from Spokane to Portland and I wonder if they can see anything or breathe with all the smoke from the fires.
jane
jane, your friends on the Columbia River trip are right in the midst of those awful fires in OR. Normally, that's a great trip - we took it in about 2011, I think. Awful for all concerned.
Sharon, I hope you have a great time at your reunion.
Sue, enjoy your card game this afternoon.
It's looking now like Irma will be heading up the US East Coast. Sarah (granddaughter in Bluffton, SC) has already headed to her parents' house in the NE corner of South Carolina. Paul (grandson in Charleston) works in the same building with the Emergency Response Center, so has access to all the latest updates. He says he has plywood for their windows, and is prepared to head for the Upstate when/if the situation warrants. Our 7-day forecast just up on the Weather Channel shows us getting wind and rain on Tuesday with just rain on Wednesday. So I guess that'll be when the edge of Irma is predicted to get here.
Jean came in yesterday for a couple of days. She took me downtown this morning to the glass-making place. I've been wanting to take the last of John's ashes there to get some small pieces of glass made with them. Parking there is all-but-nonexistent, so I needed somebody to let me off and drive around or find a place to park. She managed to find a parking place, so was able to help a lot. We also got to go to the Sculpture Fields to check on John's two trees. Both seem to be doing well. She'll head back home tomorrow.
Mary Z....that's interesting....what is the glass mixed with ashes..if you don't mind me asking....Jane, when do y'all head to Texas....I have grandson in Daytona Fl.....don't know if Irma will visit there...We are having cooler weather..nice cool mornings to walk...it seems the days are already getting shorter....Hi to Sharon..Sue !marlyin...Jeanne and any others reading Darlene
Thanks, gals, for all the good wishes on my trip. I suspect I will be taking lots of Tramadol! I usually only take 1 or 2 a day but have permission to take 4.
I got my hair highlighted and cut and even let her style it. I was going to go to the nail salon & the gas station, but had to go home instead. Will go in the morning.
Mary, I didn't realize you had a daughter in Bluffton! That is right near Sun City HIlton Head where we lived, so our church was in Bluffton and we did all our shopping there. I hope she gets out of there fast. That really looks like a bad area to be. Obviously, Charleston will be bad too. Prayers for them both. The glass/ash project sounds interesting. I hope you will explain it more fully.
Darlene, I would think Daytona is in for it too. Prayers for your grandson as well.
Jane, I wonder if the Columbia River trip has been aborted or if they went elsewhere. Sharon
Darlene....we don't head south until the end of Nov.
We went up to the hospital to see our 87 yr old friend. She had a heart monitor on and was waiting for a cardiologist to appear and hoped she could then go home.
Quiet night here...will watch Thurs. Night Football.
It has gotten a bit cooler here. I had to cancel my meeting with the grief counselor and our plans with our very good friends. :'( I haven't been feeling well all day. It might be many things causing my discomfort...weather, fibro, allergies. We were to go out to eat with them, then go to their place to play cards.
Sure hope everyone stays safe.
jane, I hope your friend is okay - always scary, though. My friend had a pacemaker installed a couple of weeks ago, and last week, the leads became detached. She had another one installed today, and is doing well. Obviously we hope things go better with this one.
For those interested, we have a local glassblower here. His downtown shop has lovely pieces to sell, and does demonstrations, and has sessions with individuals so you can make your own glass piece (or at least start it). Anyhow making pieces with ashes is one of the things they do. What I'm having made is a glass ball, about 3" in diameter, with swirled color (you get to chose the color), white (the ashes), and clear. It doesn't take a lot of ash - I had saved (for this purpose) about half of a regular Rx pill bottle of ashes. I'm having four balls made, and it should use up all the ashes. It'll be 2-3 weeks before I get them, but I'll take pictures. Maybe jane or Marilyn will be able to post them to share. If you google Ignis Glass, Chattanooga, you'll get to their web site and get more information. The guy we talked to today was very nice to work with. Daughter Sue had some beads made a year or so ago, so there are other places with other choices.
Ginny Ann, sorry you're having a bad time. The weather can certainly do that sometimes. Hugs.
Bridge was fun. I had good partners (everyone in this Thursday group is a good player) and GREAT cards. I won first--a big $2.00! Bonney had some delicious ice cream and some cookies for dessert after round 2. Then we played round 3 and came home. Olyne and I stopped at a jewelry store on the way home and picked up her beautiful diamond which was being repaired--the setting was loose and now it's fixed--and is gorgeous.
I'd had my diamond and Bob's mother's diamond made into a lovely ring at this same store. Unfortunately when the *$#**! crook broke into my house he stole that along with all my good silver and it never turned up at a pawn shop. Tim thinks he had a way to melt it in his truck and then sold it to a dealer in gold and silver. The detective praised me for swearing out a warrant for his arrest, but so far, he hasn't been found. He's probably in another state. The detective said the only way they'd catch him is if he'd run a red light while a cop was watching!
I'm just glad he didn't hurt Stubby or Ard and Dave's 3 dogs that I was dog sitting while Ard and Dave went to Ohio for 2 weeks. I had an appointment in Montgomery with my Oncologist which usually takes a long time, so he evidently watched my house for a long time. I'd put all the dogs outside as Ard's oldest dog was incontinent and needed to be outside. They probably all enjoyed a couple of doggie treats while he was in my house!
I'm just glad the dogs weren't hurt.
Sue
GinnyAnn....sorry you had to cancel your appt and time with friends.
Mary...what a great idea with the ashes!
Sharon...hope the trip to the reunion goes well.
Sue...hurrah for the big win! 🤗
Cool morning here...mid 50s...and neither of us slept well. At 2:00 am I went to the guest room to sleep....Ray was making so many "noises" and my head wouldn't turn off!
So...after his doc appt in Dbq this morning, we'll come home and take it easy for the rest of the day.
Mary, the glass balls sound pretty and interesting. Unusual too.
Ginny, I'm so sorry you had a bad day yesterday and had to cancel your plans. I hope today is much better. I'm sure the weather affected you too.
It looks like Irma is going West and head for Atlanta and peter out in Nashville, avoiding the Charlotte area. I'm so relieved. Hopefully, my plane gets out of here before the winds reach us.
Jane, sorry you had a bad night. I'm all too familiar with those. Do you think Ray needs a cpap machine? They are a pain, but do help a lot with snoring and oxygen levels. I think I've mentioned that I have one. I hope your friend continues to mend now with the new pacemaker. Nap time for you!
Sue, yesterday must have been a good bridge day! John played in a sectional in Charlotte and won 9 silver points yesterday afternoon!! I feel for you losing your diamonds and other items in the burglary. It seems as if they don't catch them immediately, they don't get caught. When I had the theft of a lot of jewelry in HH, we knew exactly who did it, so called the police and described each piece. They caught them at the pawn shop! I got most of my things back, but there were a few that they had disposed of before they were caught. One thing was John's gold wedding ring, so obviously I bought him a new one. It's such a violation to have a burglary. Ours was done by the daughter of our regular cleaning lady and I was in the house at the time, but never realized she wasn't working right by her mother. I'm glad he didn't harm the dogs too.
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
I just finished dividing up some homemade dog food into containers that hold two days each of food for her. I will give her ½ cup of that mixed with ½ cup of her low-calorie kibble to equal 264 Calories per meal she is allowed 550 calories per day for weight management. She will be getting 528 close enough. When she gets to the weight the vet wants her to be I will increase her food just a bit. I just want to be able to monitor her food intake and not have all the additives that come with commercial dog food.
All is well here, Keith is doing better since he started taking the Aricept., I have noticed the difference. Air quality has improved since we had some rain yesterday.
Marilyn, glad to hear the Aricept is helping Keith stabilize. So tough to deal with. I hope the rain helped with fire control, as well as the air quality. Such devastating weather.
Still not well, but I am a bit better.
The coming storm sounds horrible. My cousin lives in Florida and I am worried about her.
GinnyAnn....glad you're feeling a bit better.
I'm watching Al Roker now and it sounds like the wind is going to be the big thing along with the storm surge.
And, there's another one, Jose, coming behind this.
It looks like Ga, TN, and KY will now get it as well.
jane
Prayers for the state of Florida...CC
Absolutely right, Darlene.
Beautiful morning here in NE Iowa. Not much planned beyond the usual chores for Saturday.
Stay safe our Southern Buddies. I know you're all listening to the weather reports and are prepared to do what you need to.
Jane
Looks like Irma is heading my way. Rain predicted beginning Monday night. We're starting to get some evacuees here. What a monster!
We're getting evacuees here, too. Auburn is playing football up at Clemson tonight and so the motels are pretty free of football fans and plenty of evacuees have already arrived.
Anne and Richard have made reservations at a motel toward the west coast for Monday through the storm, but I really think they should have come up here or at least over into Georgia. During the last hurricane they stayed at this same motel, but I think this storm will be much, much worse. Richard's vision is so poor now that he doesn't really drive other than down to their club house--about 2 blocks away. I understand why Anne doesn't want to face the traffic on 1-10 and 1-75 as it looks terrible already on the news channels. I am very worried about them and also nephew Chris who is boarding up his windows, but is only a block and a half from the beach. I think the flooding will inundate his home.
I've been out to walk and plan to start watching football and doing laundry. Lots of good games on today. Some will be played in the rain.
Mary, will you stay in place or go to one of your daughters--isn't one of them still in Kentucky? Take care!
Jane, have a good weekend and may all your teams win their games.
Hi Darlene. I'm glad you and your family were safe from Harvey.
GinnyAnn, I'm glad to hear you are feeling some better. Take care!
Marilyn, I'm glad to hear that Keith is doing better with the Aricept. I've been taking it since leaving the hospital last summer--and I'm not sure I need it now, my long term memory is great, but I do have problems with my short-term memory. Tim writes lots on my daily calendar to remind me of times, etc. That helps me.
Sharon, yesterday WAS a good bridge day. I had good cards and good partners. The members of this Thursday bridge group are better players than most of the Wednesday group, although some of them are good, too. It's fun to play when you get good cards and your partners understand your bids! I hope you have good weather for your trip--I know you'll enjoy seeing your friends. Probably lots of changes, though.
Have a good day, Buddies, and I hope your football teams win their games. (I'm hoping for Auburn over Clemson, but won't be too upset if Clemson wins as Bill got his PhD there on scholarship!).
Sue
Sue, the storm won't have a great impact here - probably just several days of rain and some wind. It should be just a tropical low by the time it gets this far north. Nothing I'd need to leave for. My granddaughter Sarah and her sweetie, Carson, are in upstate South Carolina since their evacuation from Bluffton. But they'll be at the Clemson/Auburn game - Carson is a Clemson graduate. ;) I hope all goes well with your sister and her family.
Yes, Sue, prayers for Anne and husband and Chris. I have a niece in Tampa and 2 nieces and a nephew in Tallahassee, so sure keeping an eye on them too. Lots of evacuees here in Charlotte. All the downtown hotels full and a good many of the others too. Glad your bridge was good.
Marilyn, I'm so glad to hear that the Aricept is helping Keith. Has he agreed to do the wills, etc yet?
Mary, I'm sure you will be okay, but plan to stay in and dry! :D
Ginny, glad you're a little better.
I am feeling so much better since I went back to my oral diclofenac and off of the gel. The gel helped my knee some but not enough to make up for the pain in my back and the rest of my body. Between fibro, arthritis, back & knee problems, I'm a mess! Thank you God for Tramadol when I need it.
I have my suitcase about 3/4 packed, but need to organize my meds, jewelry, purses, etc. I'm amazed at how much I can get in my bag.
I have probably forgotten someone's comments, but know that I'm thinking of you all anyway. Sharon
Sherry, no Keith has not agreed to do the will nor the living will, His advanced directive either. he frustrates me no end when he absolutely refuses to cooperate.
We have made our weekly Walmart run and I have taken freckles for one walk so far.
Marilyn, can you threaten him with not baking for him or driving him until he does it? It really is so important with his condition. I know that is not kind, but neither is his stubbornness!
I've been out to SS and church and will return to church at 3:30 for our annual kick off tea for the beginning of our Circle meetings. While I was at church, Tim came by, moved my garbage can to stand under the eave of my house in a more protected place, took my wrought iron patio furniture apart and stored it flat on the deck--he'd already moved my umbrella and table into the utility room on Friday when we came home from Kroger. I picked up limbs and put them on the curb yesterday and hope the trash men come early and take them away or they will become missiles, but hopefully won't blow back up my small hill where the house is.
Not much else to report. I haven't heard from Anne and Richard and imagine they don't have phone service at the motel where they have moved until the hurricane passes them. It seems to be going up on the west side of Florida, primarily. They will still get it on the east where they live, but hopefully not so fiercely.
Watch out for the storm and be careful.
Sue
Sue, hope you don't get too much of Irma. We're due to get rain and wind sometime tomorrow. I won't go to bridge if we're getting wind and rain tomorrow night. Don't want to be driving in it. I've been glued to the TV all day. What an incredible weather event. I think my friends in Houston who were flooded out from Harvey are going to move to a senior complex after all. They're probably going to raze their house and give the lot to their granddaughter and fiancée to build on someday. Sounds like a great idea to me.
Stay safe wherever you are, Buddies!
Stay safe, Sue and Mary.
Mary...that move and razing the house sounds like a wise decision. I cannot imagine trying to rehab a house soaked through to the studs and all the muck and critters in those waters. It makes me shudder to even think of the damage and smell, etc.
Sharon...safe traveling to your reunion.
Marilyn....hope you can breathe better now....although it doesn't sound as if the fires have diminished much.
Darlene, GinnyAnn, Joy, Jeanne, ....Good morning to you all.
Amazing it's been 16 yrs since 9/11 terrorist attack!
Beautifully cool day here...in mid 50s this morning.
We had Kathy and Gary up for supper last night as they just got back home about 5:30 from their cruise on the Columbia and Snake, I think, rivers in the NW. The smoke was so heavy, however, that they couldn't see the Fall in OR nor could Kathy get off in the small towns to walk about as she couldn't breathe well.
We have a trip to CR this morning to check on something on Ray's Volvo, and we'll hit to Co-Op for fish for him for the week. Otherwise, we're doc free this month!
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm up but not dressed. Lots of rain already and a phone call from one of the Senior Friends to tell me to take care--which of course I will. Tim has put everything that might possible be blown away either in my utility room or up on the base of the house under my deck, so hopefully I won't have broken windows. I'm not afraid and think I'll be OK, although we are expecting a pretty good hit here. I'm up on a slope and most of the rain flows down hill from my home.
I haven't heard from Anne and Richard and am sure they don't have power at the motel or cell phone coverage. I just hope Anne's son's home isn't washed out to sea.
I'm tuned to the weather channel and the news is sad and scary. I am so sorry for those people who are still trying to flee as I think they will run out of gas and not be able to get any. A lot of Floridians are here in local motels which were available because AU played up at Clemson this weekend. During home games all the motels have AU fans in them. We lost to Clemson 14-6 which I didn't think was too bad, but of course the newspapers yesterday and today had lots of criticism of the new quarterback and some coaching errors. I was happy that South Carolina beat Missouri yesterday.
In the great scheme of things, a football loss is way down on my list of worries!
Stay safe, Buddies. I hope none of you have flooding issues if the rain is coming your way.
Sue
Prayers for you Sue..and others affected by the storm....I know God is watching over us all...we are having nice weather here...cool mornings in the high 50ths and 80..later in the day...I'm fighting allegories and sinus problems right now but am treating it..Hi to all reading...I know we all remember 9-11.with sadness...Darlene
Darlene, thanks for your good wishes. However, I didn't escape the Hurricane. My next door neighbor's tree blew over and fell on my roof--I think probably tore my fence, too. It was still raining hard, but I think my roof can be repaired. It was over the corner of my bedroom, but no water has leaked in there. The attic above might have some water. Tim is coming in the morning to see what we can do to fix it. At least I wasn't hurt, nor were my neighbors.
I'll have to call my neighbor's yard man who has a large crew and lots of tools, so they might be able to cut up the tree and get rid of it for me.
Ah, you know what they say, "It never rains, it pours!".
Good night, Buddies. I hope you in the southeast, like Mary and Sharon, haven't had damage from the storm.
Sue
Sue...thank heavens, you weren't hurt and Tim will know what needs to be done and who to do it, I'm sure.
I hope Mary and Sharon's John are OK, too.
Quiet and cool morning here and I have some errands to do...going to Court House to pay first 1/2 property tax, pay the heating/plumbing company for the new wall AC, getting some papers into the safe deposit box...all those kinds of "errandy" things.
jane
Sue, how scary for you! I'm glad you didn't have more damage, and even "gladder" that you weren't hurt. Good luck with the repairs. My friends in Houston decided to move to a retirement complex after the damage to their house. Maybe it's time for you to think about that, too. Change is SO hard.
Lots of tree damage around here and lots of power outages. Our schools closed at noon yesterday, and were closed today. We had about 2.5" of rain and lots of wind gusts yesterday and overnight. It's still cloudy with occasional drizzles today, but at least Irma has moved on.
My South Carolina family has had various problems. The GD in Bluffton is still in the upstate, but no damage to their house. And the Upstate family lost power last night. The GS in Charleston has stayed in place, but their new house, two stories raised over an open parking area, is sitting in a foot of water. They had moved their cars to a nearby parking garage, so no damage, so far, to house or cars. Now they're just waiting to see what Jose is going to do. GS in Atlanta area was just having lots of rain - no other problems. Everybody else is west of me, and I haven't heard anything, so I guess they're okay.
I hope everybody else is doing fine. Marilyn, how are the fires and air quality in your area. We're not hearing anything about that, unfortunately.
A tree removal service has been here for about an hour and are still busy trying to get the tree out of here. I called USAA after Tim got here this morning and he talked to them. All their insurance examiners are in Florida, but one will come by when they are finished down there--so who knows when that will be. I have to write a check to the Tree service when they finish here this morning. $2500 which I think USAA will reimburse. At least the *^%$# tree will be off my roof!
I have lots of small limbs down all over both front and back yards and I started picking them up, but Tim told me to let it go and hopefully USAA will take care of it.
Later, Buddies.
Sue
No smoke here today. Blue Sky, sun shining.
I've has freckles out for two walks so far today, baked a loaf of bread, been to the gym, and created a new graphic.
Sue sorry to hear about the tree falling on your roof.
I have a grand daughter in Columbia SC. and one of my sons is working at the nuclear power plant they are building in August Ga. and my SIL in Wilmington NC I hope all is well with them.
I need to get freckles wiped down and brushed for her Cancer Center visit tomorrow. It will be a busy day, I want to get to the Farmers Market before that.
About a month ago I had another breast biopsy , the next day we left on a month long trip driving to Oregon , Washington & Idaho . All along on the trip the possible results of the biopsy were on my mind . The breast cancer dr. called while we gone & I called her this morning . She returned my call this afternoon . There are two small spots . The dr. said she would have one of her office staff call today to set up an appt. for Monday to come in to her office . I just need someone to talk to . I don't want to tell our daughter at this time . She lost her youngest son 4 years ago & her oldest son in June , both had young children . I can't tell her about this now as she is in a very fragile state of mind right now .
Have you had this procedure done ? What can I expect ?
Alpiner1. Sorry to hear of your problems. Now didn't your doctor already call you in to go over the two small spots. Talk to them soon. Could be small cysts that can be taken care of without surgery. Biggest worry is waiting for them to find out what they are going to do.
Sue. Sorry to hear that you did get some damage. Now if USAA your home owners. Isn't wind damage covered under Homeowners Ins. I know that many don't have Flood Insurance. I have had roof damage twice over the years.One took about half of it and the one 2 years or so was some tree damage and Ice storm. My Insurance covered. Usually get a check soon after they come out to check damage.
So far most of people I know in both Houston and Florida have not had really heavy damage. Daughters friend want her to drive down to see here Winter home . It is around Tampa . They always go down in first week in November. No flights to be had to get down but I would think that driving from Illinois to get down there would not be the thing to do. Traffic must be heavy.I would take the word of the people that watch it in the summer time. I know it is a worry though.Not knowing.
We have a big Mobile home burning down in my area right now. All gone they say but fire out. So dry here. Just problems all over the country it seem. Just watching the news. Fires out in the West. Going to be so much rebuilding all over after things over. Finding workers to do it will be the hardest thing to find. Can't find them here when no big problems.
Big fight going on now on the Interstates with people car to car wanting to get into see their property. Hope it doesnt get really nasty. People really getting worked up.
Now showing the Damage in St. Johns. I was there a few years ago on vacation. Small island with beautiful homes. Now there they have to bring in the military they have to stop the people to stop going into homes and stealing. This is the worse thing that happens when things like this happen.
Alpiner....the doctor said " There are two small spots." I don't know what she means by that. Are they malignant or benign? Did she say? I think you'll need to get in quickly and find out what she means and what options she offers you. I had a biopsy where they operated on me and removed the "lump" and it came back malignant. I then had two options...lumpectomy or modified radical mastectomy. Years ago they also took the lymph nodes to check for spread. Nowadays they do it differently and just take "sentinenal nodes."
All I can suggest is what I said above...get in there and talk to the doctor. I understand not telling your daughter yet. You don't really have anything to tell her yet. You need more facts from the doctor.
Jeanne...I agree on the looters. I would be very harsh on those folks, were it up to me!
The two spots are malignant . The last 2 years I have been called back for biopsies & I now have 2 ceramic markers , those were not malignant . This time they took 8 samples .
Alpiner1. Good. Now you know how things are. Stay on them and not have them say. Back in 6 months. You have worried enough.
Jane. They are already talking about the Looting. These people will even get into home when fires or burning.
I guess that I really am not a US Football follower. Can't under stand the game. But just had the local news on. I live in the Town that has the University of Illinois in. They have a Out of Town game Saturday and will be Playing Tampa.Florida University team. Showing how bad it was and that they were not letting people back into the area to see what happened to their Homes and telling people not to be driving on the Interstates.
THE GAME WILL STILL GO ON . Urbana have said that they would arrange for them and the Games to be played here in Town. Was turned down. They want it playing in their town.. With all the work that must be needed to be done In Tampa to me the day could be put to better use. Its just a football game. Not even a Pro game. Now the Police of the city will be tied up with the football traffic. All the looters will have a good time....
Alpiner...the docs have apparently found it early if you've had this site biopsied before and ceramic markers. Go find out your options and then you, your husband and your doc can make informed decisions. We'll be thinking of you, of course.
Alpiner, don't put off the surgery. I had a small lump which arose overnight in 1996. I was teaching school and found it when I showered that morning. I showed my husband and he said I couldn't go to school--but I had early morning breakfast duty and was in charge of the bus students so went anyway. He called my doctor in Montgomery and then called my principal and told her to get a sub--he picked me up at school about 10:00 and drove me 65 miles to my doctor in Montgomery, who then sent me next door to an oncologist who did a needle biopsy and who sent me to an imaging clinic in that city. They took a lot of films and sent me back to the doctor's office. Then back to the oncologist who showed us the film and told us it was definitely cancer. Then the next thing I knew, we had a message from the U.S. Army that I had to get my surgery at Ft. Benning Army Base which was about 50 miles away. I was furious, but it turned out my doctor was a terrific surgeon and got the cancer on the first go. I didn't have to have further treatment, but I chose to go to our nearby cancer center for radiation treatment. I still get annual mammograms and breast exams at the cancer center and am thankful that I have been cancer free this long.
Jane has also had breast cancer and has been cancer free many years since surgery and treatment. Getting to the doctor right away is the best thing you can do. It doesn't hurt and what a relief it is to know that you are cancer free!
Buddies, on another note, I had a large group of men here cutting down the tree which had fallen onto my roof during the storm. My yards a mess where they brought their big tractor in so they could cut the tree and the limbs on the roof, but it's a big relief to have it gone!
Good night, All.
Sue
Sue...very good advice to Alpiner...it's been 28 yrs for me, now! Quick action is good and faith in your doctor, too.
Glad that tree is off your roof and you can now find out the damage to it.
It's to be near 90 by Friday! Where is fall? I walked while it was still cool, and now get ready for lunch and bridge.
jane
Alpiner, I'm with the rest of the gals with their advice. I had a lumpectomy with no node involvement, followed by radiation, in 2005. No problems since then, but faithful in my followup exams and mammograms.
It was rainy all night and still cloudy and drizzly today, with high predicted about 70. To be back in the mid80s this weekend. So far, I've had nearly 3" of rain total. Several roads are still closed around here, but no severe damage from winds or flooding. And for that we're glad.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies.
Good morning, Buddies. My cleaning ladies couldn't come on Tuesday due to the storm and were scheduled to come this afternoon at 3:00. However, one of them called while I was out walking to ask if they could change the time. She didn't remember her cell number, so I had to call the main office and ask them to tell the ladies anytime today is OK with me. I've already washed the sheets and a blanket I had on the bed, so all they'll need to do is put them back on and clean as usual.
Tim has come over the past couple of days and has taken pictures of the damage with his phone, so we'll have that to show the insurance guy/gal when he/she shows up. I've had USAA since 1958 and have always had good service from them.
It's about time for me to get out to the kitchen and start a pan of rice and cut up veggies for a stir fry. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, I meant to ask - since the tree was in your neighbor's yard, wouldn't their home-owners insurance take care of it. I remember once, we took out a tree because we were afraid if it ever did come down in a storm, it would fall on our neighbor's house. Just curious.
We've actually seen a little bit of sunshine today - first since Monday. And, I did something I never expected to do - I bought a piece of furniture. The girls had suggested I might think about replacing the loveseat in my living room with a loveseat-sized sofa bed. I guess I should have thought of that myself. Anyway, my dear friend, Vicki, shopped for one for me ( you know how I would have hated to do that myself) and picked one out today. I've given them my information, and it's to be delivered in about three weeks. Painless, except when the credit card bill comes. LOL
Mary. I changed to a love size in my living room and now wish I had bought a sofa bed. I don't get many people staying over anymore and my extra bedroom has just a twin bed. Last time there were 4 coming but cancelled because of daughter car wreck. They won't come in winter.
Mary. I changed to a love size in my living room and now wish I had bought a sofa bed. I don't get many people staying over anymore and my extra bedroom has just a twin bed. Last time there were 4 coming but cancelled because of daughter car wreck. They won't come in winter.
Insurance companies seem to now just work together if damage comes from other than your property. My last claim came from a big limb falling off tree next door onto my patio roof. Check cam from my ins.
Jeanne, you're right - for my car wreck, I was reimbursed by my insurance company, but they'll get reimbursed by the other guy's company.
I waited yesterday for a call from the breast dr. , the dr. said she wouldn't be in the office on Wednesday so maybe the office was closed . I called this morning & have a consultation Monday morning .
Good! I'm glad they got you in quickly, Alpiner.
We had a great lunch yesterday with Ia-Tx friends and got caught up with them.
Quiet day here today...it's suppose to be in 90s. Too hot to be outside for me. Yesterday got to 87 and that was miserable outside.
jane
Glad you've gotten the appointment, alpiner!
jane, sorry about your heat. It's glorious here today - I sat on the deck to read my paper. Now (12:45), it's 69*. Over the weekend, when it's in the high 80s, I won't be outside. ;)
Mary....87 here now and a hot, dry wind blowing all the allergens around! Inside I am.
I did make a run to the grocery story and to WalMart and did one load of laundry....but that's it for today.
Time to sit back in the AC and read.
It is 89 deg here also. Just ran to the library and pickup up 4 movies. Weekend going to be just as hot. Be a quiet weekend. Lots of things going on in Town but will skip them.
Did a stupid thing today. Made that Beef,potato cabbage casserole. Covered the dish with Siran wrap and put in the MW for 5 min while the over heated. I then just moved it to the oven leaving the wrap on. At a little of the under part but tossed the rest out. Thing was I made in in 2 dishes and so the other one is O.K for baking later.
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up for a while, fixed and ate breakfast, and had a good morning walk before it gets too hot. We're expecting high80's, low 90's today. That'll be hot for the football fans who are already starting to tailgate over at the stadium. My neighbors with the 2 pretty little pre-school girls were loading up their truck to go over to the stadium with their tail gate stuff.
I need to pick up more limbs this morning and put them out on the curb. Lots of little ones all over the yard. I think I have finished the biggest limbs and have them all down at the curb.
I have to make phone calls this morning for next week's Thursday bridge game which will be here at my house. Other than that and football games, not much else going on here today.
Sue
Same here, Sue...a few tiny drops of rain, and body says there should be a lot more!
It's too hot to walk outside already for me...in high 80s.
Today is the River Runner Regatta....cardboard boat races through the White Water Park run. There's not much water in the river since we've been 7 weeks without rain...so I don't know how it'll be. It starts at 2:00 after a Yellow Duck Dash "race" at noon. We'll probably go down later this afternoon for a bit.
Otherwise, it's a slug day and lots of football and reading.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm dressed for SS and church and am waiting for Olyne to pick me up in about 30 minutes.
Yesterday after lunch I spent several hours picking up downed limbs all over my back yard and put them on the curb. I finished in time to watch football games and enjoyed most, except South Carolina lost--yuck!
I need to go watch for Olyne. I'll probably be back later today. I hope all are well and not inundated with rain or other weather problems.
Sue
Morning! After a hot, humid day yesterday, it's delightfully cool here this morning. We also had thunderstorms overnight, so that's a good thing too.
Nothing planned for today, other than to take some stuffed mushrooms down to our friends/neighbors this afternoon. Both are sick after their Columbia River trip...smoke was so bad they couldn't even see the banks of the river at times and she couldn't get off to visit any of the towns because of the heavy smoke.
jane
We were along the Columbia Gorge a few days before the fire . My cousin posted pictures of before & after the fire on facebook . Only a bit of small vegetation was burned in the Klamath Falls area .
Not so Good Morning here, Buddies. Last night before I went to bed I checked my alternate e-mail--the one I reserve for junk mail and some business notifications. To my horror I had a Fraud Alert from my bank--and I need to get down there ASAP to see about it. A few weeks ago I sent a request for new checks, haven't received them and think someone must have taken them from my mail box. This is on top of the $2500 I just paid to a tree service to cut down my neighbor's tree which fell on MY roof! Keep your fingers crossed for a solution.
Sue
Are you sure it is really from your bank? You checked?
Sue....yes, go directly to the bank. It may be a scam thing and not connected to your bank at all.
Our nephew found out that in MN, that even a neighbor's tree falling on your property is your problem, not the neighbor's. I don't quite understand that, but that's what they were told, too.
I hope you got good answers and your insurance will reimburse you promptly. I'm glad Tim took pictures, too. Those always help.
Alpiner...good luck with your doctor appointment this morning. We're thinking of you.
Sharon...safe trip back home after your reunion.
Jeanne....cool morning her...but back to 80s by tomorrow. I sure hope we get rain soon.
Good morning to Mary, Joy, Darlene, GinnyAnn, Marilyn, and anybody else reading here.
The water softener salt people are to deliver here at 10:00. Ray's gone off to golf, and I'm having a lot of fun doing the neverending laundry! :buck2:
jane
Bubble...I'm thinking that it is a scam, too, so glad she's going right to the bank.
Hi Gals. I got home yesterday afternoon, but was so tired after I unpacked, I didn't log in. I had a wonderful time and am very glad I went. Using a wheelchair makes airflight a cinch. The bus from Chicago to Indy was great also. Had a woman seatmate from Cincinnati who was a little younger than I, but we still had lots in common and chatted the whole way. Really made the trip go fast.
Lori's loft/condo is beautiful. She did a wondeful job on it. On Monday, she took me to the Chicago Art INstitute and pushed me around in a wheelchair since it is much too big for me to navigate. I love the museum and was very happy with my art fix. We had lunch at their restaurant there. Tues. Lori came down with a cold and I was ready to rest anyway. Wed, her friends were supposed to come for dinner but backed out when they heard she had a cold. Lori had also decided to celebrate my birthday while I was there (a month early). Melanie sent flowers and Lori gave me an Echo. I'm sure most of you know what that is. Alexa is the name of the responder in it. It had never been on my wish list, but may be fun to play with.
The reunion was lots of fun. My friend from Fla who was in Germany when Irma hit had to fly into Indy instead of Orlando to pick up her husband and drive up, but he was okay and she was able to enjoy the reunion. My friend from WA state was there in spite of multiple health problems. The 2 Indpls girls were also there and I stayed with one of them. I couldn't recognize most of my classmates without looking at the name tags, but it was still fun to reconnect. Two of my sorority sisters were there. One I am in contact with on FB, but the other I hadn't seen in 20 years. All of the activities were great--boat cruise, country-club dinner, brunch at our old swim club which is still in operation. I skipped the Sat noon box lunch and tour of the HS in order to take 2 of my grandsons, one's almost fiance, and my ggs, Leyton out to lunch. They picked me up at my friend's house, went to the Cheesecake Factory, and to the mall and had a lovely visit. After the brunch yesterday, my friend took me to the airport as I had a 1:30 flight home. No problems.
Alpiner, I'm sorry they found 2 malignant spots. I ditto all the other advice. Get them out quickly while they are small. Mine was rather large, so I had a lumpectomy, chemo, & radiation followed by Femara, an estrogen blocker. That was 16 years ago and so far so good! :)
Sue, I'm so sorry your house got hit by the tree, but it sounds like you are getting it all taken care of. We had no problems at all here. Only 2.5" of rain in Charlotte. Some small branches and leaves blown down, but not much.
Marilyn, I'm so glad your smoke has cleared--at least for a day or so. I hope that means it's contained. All the places you mentioned in N/SC were spared any effects of Irma.
Jane, how sad that your friends paid for that great raft trip and didn't get to enjoy it and are still suffering.
Mary, I'm sorry you gs in Charleston is going through the flooding again. How about the GD in Annapolis with Jose? Hope they're okay.
It's in the low 80's here but sunny. Hi to Jeanne & Ginny & Darlene. All for now. Sharon
SharonE
Alpiner, I'm sorry they found 2 malignant spots. I ditto all the other advice. Get them out quickly while they are small. Mine was rather large, so I had a lumpectomy, chemo, & radiation followed by Femara, an estrogen blocker. That was 16 years ago and so far so good! :)
I saw the beast cancer dr. this morning . I misunderstood the dr , there is only one malignant spot! It is about 2 centimeters . I'm waiting for a call to set up an appt. for an MRI , its been approved by our insurance . I will have a lumpectomy & radiation using a cone & the dr. mentioned me taking a little pill . She said its an estrogen blocker .
My husband went with me into the examining room , glad he was there . I almost broke down , my eyes were tearing & I tried hard to hold myself together . He said " you are scared aren't you ?" I sure was . I can't talk to our daughter about this . Her husband's son has been diagnosed with mouth cancer & she is easy upset ( her youngest son died 4 years ago & her other son died this summer ) . She has too many worries herself . This might push her over the edge .
Thank you ladies for being here for me .
Alpiner....it sounds as if you have a good doc and the one pill is probably something like Sharon mentioned...Femara. Many of us took another one...Tamoxifen, but it's been replaced, I guess, by several new ones. I'm glad you have an appt to get this taken care of.
jane
My dr. wants certain dr.s to do the MRI & our insurance wants another , she said she will insist !
She thinks their dr.s & equipment are better .
Good for your Doc.
A friend had this procedure about a year ago . I asked her about hers & she told me what to expect . I feel better now that I know what to expect .
Sharon, glad you had such a good time at your reunion. And also that you didn't get any damage from Irma. I haven't heard anything from our Annapolis grands about what they expect from Jose.
Sue, I agree with the others - your bank e-mail sounds like a scam. What did your bank say?
alpiner, it sounds like you're getting good care and good advice. I'm glad your husband was so wonderfully supportive of you - that's so important. We always seem to be able to deal with facts - it's the uncertainties that are so difficult. We're with you all the way!
It's been really quiet around here. We did have a birthday party after swimming for one our group. She's just turned 90! And she is very faithful about coming to class. We all sort of wish she weren't still driving ;), but she's a role model in any case. I finally got back to duplicate this evening. My partner and I tied for second - Wow!
Hugs and Happy Monday to all the Buddies!
Fog in the air here this morning.
I'm not sure what we're doing today....
Have a good Tuesday!
Jane
Alpiner, it sounds like you're getting good care and support from both the doctor & your husband. In such a situation that's all we can ask for. I'm so sorry for your daughter's loss and understand your reluctance to tell her anything. However, if she is like my daughters, she will be upset you didn't tell her. That depends on her personality and like you say, she has had enough to deal with. Just remember we're all here for you to vent or ask questions or whatever. It does help.
Mary, congrats on the 2nd in duplicate!! Woo Hoo! According to the forecast last night, Jose is going to fizzle out out in the ocean and not impact land. Just some rip tides, etc. Now we have to worry about Maria! However, early forecast is that she, too, will head out North into the ocean and not affect us. We'll see.
I just got home at 10:00 from getting my gall bladder test. Won't know anything until tomorrow or day after. I had to be there at 6:45! Couldn't eat. Nearly froze to death in radiology, but he did get the IV in on the first try! Yea!
I get to go see the Ortho surgeon tomorrow. I have such a fun life!!
Jane, supposed to be 87, I think, here today & sunny. Chance of rain tomorrow.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon - had to laugh at your doctor visits (although I know they're not funny). Isn't it what we all do, though??? Good luck on all of them. I saw the orthopedist this morning - all looks okay on x-rays. Exercise more and lose weight - usual stuff. Except - he's going to retire at the end of October. He made some recommendations for a new doc, gave me all my x-rays, and will send copies of his office notes if requested. I still see a rheumatologist, so I guess I'll hold off on starting with a new orthopedist for a while. We'll see how that works out.
I checked with the Maryland grands - they're expecting only some slightly higher tides from Jose, but that's not unusual for Annapolis. So all okay from that department.
Nothing else exciting going on around here. jane, how did the cardboard race go on your river last week?
Happy Tuesday, Buddies
Good morning, Buddies. Tim took care of my e-mails from the bank and cleaned up some other stuff on my computer, so I'm OK at least for now. I had some problems with my ATT online service, but Tim called them and they said that there was a problem with storm damage in Birmingham which put service out for a while, also my telephones, but all's well now.
It's a lovely day here. I've been out to walk and have read the paper, have a load of wash in and am ready to make Swedish Oatmeal cookies. I have bridge here on Thursday. Also am waiting for a call back from Sara who plays in my Wednesday group to see if she can sub on Thursday. Bonney's son who lives in North Carolina will be here Thursday and she can't play.
I've cleaned up most of the downed limbs from all the trees in my yard. Tim will cut some branches in the back yard when he has time, so I'm pretty much fixed now--just waiting on the insurance adjuster. USAA tells me it'll be a while as all of their adjusters are still in Florida.
I need to get busy in the kitchen. Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
What happened with the bank thing, Sue??
I went to have lab work done this morning , there was a woman waiting , my husband I were the only other people in the waiting room . The woman was there for a drug test , she threw a fit when she was handed a urine specimen bottle ! She stated it was not sterile & she was going to talk with their supervisor ! She said she did not want to sign the sign in sheet , her name would be there for others to see . When I was called to a room I told the tech she missed the drama & told her what had happened . Apparently this happens often .
Alpiner...Good Heavens. It sounds as if she does have a drug problem. Why else would she object to her name on a sign in sheet at a lab.
Mary...Cardboard boat races were fun...water pretty low so one or more got hung up a time or two and had to work around that. Cute names for the boats...."Duck, duck, goose" was 2 women in duck costumes and a fellow in a goose costume...and "Moby Duck" and one that looked like a hot dog, etc. It was so hot...near 90, that we didn't stay long.
We needed a day "out"so we went to Iowa City. I wanted to see some shoes Dillard's had in their ad...but, alas, they are too wide for my dumb feet. Disappointing, but I'm used to it. I used to wear a AAAA which was very difficult to find, but feet was "flattened out" or "fatted out" and now a AA often works.
jane
Mary, yep, we're in the doctor era of our lives it seems. Too bad your ortho is retiring. It's always a hassle to find a new doctor that you like and trust. Good that your Annapolis family is safe.
Sue, I presume the bank told you the letter was a hoax and Tim cleared out the email? Good that you have Tim to do that and also to take care of the heavier maintenance like sawing off limbs. Enjoy making your cookies. I haven't baked cookies in forever. I used to do dozens at Christmas and from time to time when the kids were home, but we don't need those extra calories and I don't need to be on my feet any more than necessary.
Jane, 90 degree weather is too hot to be out watching boats. Hope you find your shoes. Shoe shopping is something I hate because I can seldom find any to fit me. I used to wear (in HS) a 9.5AAA with a quad heel. They don't even make such a thing anymore. I have 2 pair of old Ecco slip-ons that fit and with an orthotic work, but they're not very pretty. I wear them all winter for "dress". In the summer I can usually find some pretty sandals to wear although it's hard to find a heel strap that I can tighten enough. My size now is 10.5 AA, but usually have to get an 11 because few manufacturers make a 10.5. My arches are flat and my toes splay out from arthritis, but my feet still work more or less. I would love to get a new pair of winter shoes. Oh well, I have to get this old body fixed before I worry about shoes.
My ortho appt is at 1:40, so I have time to grab some lunch before I go. Sharon
Tomorrow I go for MRI of both breasts , not sure why both . Today I opted out of going to town with my husband , I just want to stay home & rest . He has been great !
Hang in there, alpiner! And get those "ME" days whenever you can. :thumbup:
Mary, all is well with the bank. Tim was right about it being a scam. What I'd like to know is how those crooks get one's e-mail, bank name, etc? I spent a lot of time this morning trying to get someone at my bank to talk with me. Their line was VERY busy!
Alpiner, good luck tomorrow. Staying home to rest today is a great idea. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Be sure to come back tomorrow or as soon afterward as possible and let us know what's up. Big Hugs to you and hubby.
Sharon, the bank had no knowledge of the e-mails and all is OK with my bank account, thank goodness. Just a lot of nerve wracking here for a couple of days!
Jane, I loved the description of the boat race participants. Especially the women in the "Duck, Duck, Goose boat". When I was teaching elementary school that was a favorite recess game for my second and third graders. How close are you to the river?
BTW, I used to wear a AA shoe and now am in an A. Things tend to spread out in our feet as we become "more mature"!
I'm wringing wet--before getting out card tables and setting up for tomorrow's bridge, I walked outside for about 20 minutes up hill and down and now I need another shower and dry clothing! I did get the tables up and the cards, etc. out, so I've finished that. Now I'm trying to get a sub for tomorrow. I've called 3 people already!
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi everyone...Alpiner..prayers your way...Not much going on with me...still very warm here...sad to read about the earthquake in Mexico..so many tragic things going on now it seems...Sue..glad you are safe with your bank info...I went in to see my attorney..it's been almost 5 years since my husband died...wanted to make sure everything was up to date...I was in such a fog the first year...so have peace of mind about that...I walked this morning...really humid though...Hi to Jane...Sharon..MaryZ and all others....Darlene
Darlene, glad all is good with you. I can understand the lack of clarity after your husband's death, even though, fortunately, I haven't had to go through that. I agree on all the tragedies going on everywhere. I guess prayer is all we can do for them at our ages, but I certainly feel bad for them.
Alpiner, I agree with the others, rest when you can. The worst side effect of most of the tx I had was fatigue. I became the Queen of Procrastination! :D Don't let it worry you and just accept it as something that will pass if it happens to you. I'm so glad you got immediate consultation, biopsy, etc. You don't put off anything dealing with cancer.
Now to me: The GI office called with the results of my test yesterday and said they were NORMAL!! So no surgery, but if that's the case, why did I have such an attack. I guess I will just continue to be careful with what I eat and hope for the best. I had only had a Lean Cuisine dinner that night!
Today, I saw the ortho Dr and had more xrays. He said that it had really changed in 6 months and looked a lot worse on both knees. However, he doesn't want me to do 2 at once because of my heart problem. He says there is a higher risk of clots. Anyway, I am now scheduled to have the knee that I have already had surgery on replaced on Oct 31. I stay in the hospital 3 days and then go to rehab. I'm glad to have a plan in place, but not looking forward to it. I should be home for Thanksgiving, but will probably order in.
Sue, glad your bank situation is all straightened out without any problems. Good luck on finding a sub. Wish I were closer. I'd love to do it. Need to let the kids know what's going on. Sharon
Darlene, I remember how hot Texas can be in September. It is here, too, temps in the high 80s for last week and another week to come.
Sharon, I'm sorry that they didn't come up with a cause for your pain - sure sounded like gallbladder to me. Glad you have a schedule for your knee surgery. I'm sure you'll do fine, and I'm glad you're going to a rehab facility when you leave the hospital. I know it was a great decision for me. Mine will be a year on 20 October.
The glass blower called this afternoon, and the balls I had made with the last of John's ashes are ready. I'm going to try to pick them up tomorrow. Will send pictures to jane and maybe she can put them somewhere for a link for y'all to see.
Mary....I'll probably have to put them up in the Photos section and then announce to the gals here. Will that be ok? I haven't had time to find a third party place that's free to post photos, etc.
Ray and I tackled cleaning everything out of the fridge, taking out all the shelves, doors and side pockets and getting everything washed, and things that needed to go have gone.
I also rearranged the shelves so I don't have to reach to the top for my milk and latte mix, etc. The old arms/shoulders don't work like they used to. This afternoon we're tacking the freezer under the fridge and when it's cooler, we'll do the freezer in the garage. Too hot...near 90 today through Sunday to work out there now.
jane
Maryz's globes she had made with some of John's ashes.
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Those globes are nice. I do like the pendents made to go on a chain. I think you can get stones to go into a ring also. Now that many people are going to cremation. Soon you will see so many things coming out for families to have done.
Can't believe it. First day of Fall and it is 94 deg here in Illinois. I cancelled a appointment today as no way am I going out in it. Not going to be below 84 way up to the end of next week. Not like us at all. Makes wonder what Winter is going to be like.
Mary, the balls are lovely. Are you keeping them all or giving one to each of the girls? Yes, I think the rehab decision is the best thing to do. I really was not comfortable coming home after my partial replacement and John isn't the best of caretakers. Because he is like a bear with a sore tooth that wants to be left alone when he is ill, he assumes everyone else is the same.
Jane, thanks for posting the pics. You must feel so good having your fridge & freezer all done. Mine needs it too.
My cleaning girl was here today & then I went to the grocery. John had just picked up a few things for himself last week and we had a pretty empty fridge.
Melanie & Sangmin are on their way to Citrus Groves near Tampa to stay for 3 weeks. I hope they are able to get gas and food, etc. They were supposed to go last Thurs. when Irma hit. Supposedly, no damage in their area. They are house hunting for a place to spend the winters. FL has never attracted me as a residence.
Hot here too, Jeanne.
Have to go. Sharon
jane, thanks so much! I (we) appreciate all you do for the rest of us. Getting the fridge and freezers cleared out is such a pain, but always good to have it done.
Sharon, the one with reddish glass is for me. Sue had taken some of the ashes earlier and had beads made for herself and her girls. The others are for the other three girls. Jean helped me pick out the colors when she was here a couple of weeks ago. They're about 3" in diameter, and the whitish bands are the ashes.
Jeanne, sorry for your hot weather. I understand. It's been in the upper 80s here since we had the remnants of Irma, and will be for about another week. It's not too unusual for us in September, though.
The folks at the glass place were so nice. It's in the middle of downtown and parking is always an issue. It's only about a 10 minute drive for me, but I wouldn't be able to find a place to park and then walk a block or more. I asked them if they would bring the package out if I just pulled up in front, double-parked, and called to let them know I was there. They said, of course, so my trip to pick them up took less than half an hour, and I didn't have to even turn the motor off.
My heart goes out to all the folks in Mexico City and Puerto Rico (and the rest of the affected Caribbean islands) - to say nothing about the folks in Houston and Florida who are still in recovery mode.
Mary...the balls are beautiful....not sure there's a glass co close to me that does that....very nice..Darlene
Good afternoon from the west coast. Mary the balls are very beautiful. Sharon, I am glad you will be getting your knee fixed.
Freckles and I went visiting at the hospital today. We took the 4th floor with another team. Yesterday we went to the nursing/residential home around the corner and then in the afternoon I visited a friend from church who is in the rehab place not far from here.
Our weather has been on again off again ran for this past week, I am hoping for some better walking weather as I miss my walking with Freckles several times per day. I have started cooking for freckles, that way she is not getting all the preservatives or fillers that are added to commercial dog food. I am trying to keep her healthy and give her a long life. I also give her Fish oil, Vitamin E and Glucosamine/Chondroitin daily. She gets Blueberries in her breakfast meal and Dried cranberries in her evening meal. Well, enough about Freckles.
We are doing well and will be making another trip up to Portland to the Eye Institute for Keith to see the neuro-ophthalmologist in October. The Aricept seems to be helping him too with his memory. I still say it is the little things that I notice on a daily basis that are not right.
I went for the MRI this morning . I was very tense . The attendant had a difficult time injecting the contrasting dye . I had a hard time getting up on the MRI table with my bad back . With my asthma & COPD I had breathing difficulties , 2/3 of the way through the MRI I pushed the panic button , there was very little air to breathe ! I felt like a failure but was reassured many people have problems with it . Both legs cramped & my toes could barely move . I sat on the edge of the table for a few minutes before I was helped down . I was shaking & unstable & had assistance back to a room to change into my clothes . While in there I felt nauseous & was asked if I wanted my husband to come there , I said yes . My husband held my still shaking arm & helped me walk to the car . Home was 50 miles away & I fell asleep on the way . They said the got enough of the MRI , so that is good ! Now I need to drink 8 glasses of water & or mild fruit juice to flush the contrasting dye from my body .
Alpiner, I know you are glad to get the test behind you. MRI's certainly can be scary, but they are necessary for the doctors to see what they need to see. I hope you are able to rest well this evening and will feel like yourself when you wake up in the morning. When will you see the results?
Mary, your globes are beautiful--and what a lovely remembrance for you and the girls of your beloved John. Bob was 6 feet 4 inches tall and we had a 3 gallon bucket of his ashes. We kept a small vase of his ashes to blend with mine when I die. The boys will take them down to the same place at Gulf Shores to distribute them where we put his. I didn't realize that his ashes would be hard like bones.
I'm off to watch another episode of The Vietnam War on PBS. Bob was out there 2 years as Ordnance Officer on The USS Ticonderoga (which has since been decommissioned). He had to fly into Saigon a number of times to pick up parts and/or mail which hadn't been delivered to the carrier. He was able to get 2 weeks leave when the Tico had to go into the shipyard in the Philippines. I flew out there with his C.O.'s wife and we had a great time in Manila for about a week and a half and then 5 days in Hong Kong as the ship sailed there to give the sailors liberty. An Army Wife friend from church, whose husband was on the ground in Viet Nam, stayed with the boys for those 2 weeks.
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, I've been watching the Ken Burns series on Vietnam, too - just not at broadcast time. I'm recording it and watching it later. Lots of history I didn't know.
alpiner, I hate having to have an MRI. When the ordering doc asks if I want sedation (tranquilizers), I take them gladly - and did fairly well the last time. Sorry you had such a tough time.
Marilyn, always good to hear from you. Glad to hear the Aricept seems to e helping. I know what you mean about "the little things" - stuff others wouldn't even notice. Hope the trip to Portland goes well. Are all your fires out by now?
SCFSue
I'm sure the dr. will be calling me soon to set the date for surgery . Not looking forward to it either. My life is on hold until then . But it has to be done .
maryz
I wasn't offered a sedation , if I had I wouldn't have been aware I was having difficulty breathing . My back & right arm were hurting so bad , my back is it hurting this evening . I have scoliosis .
alpiner, I have back problems, including scoliosis, so I understand. If you ever have to have another MRI, ask (or insist) for a sedative or tranquilizer, and be sure they know about your back issues. I hope you can get your surgery over with soon, and get on with your life. I know it's just "on hold" for now - that's how it is. Hugs from here!
Hi Buddies. Tim came over about 11:00. We went to Amsterdam Café for lunch. I had green tomato/bacon sandwich and sweet potato chips--all yummy. Then we went to Kroger where we had to wait for my flu shot, but not for long and I had a short grocery list, so we were home by 1:00 and I've put everything away.
I walked this morning about 9:00, so that is finished for the day and I'm planning a restful afternoon on my bed with a book. I am reading a series of books about a small fictional village in northern Ireland about 2 doctors, their patients, and the community activities. The author is Patrick Taylor who is Irish, but now a resident most of the year in Canada. The books belonged to Dave, Kris's father, who recently died. Pretty good yarns, especially if you have a love for the Irish country side.
Have a nice weekend, Buddies. I'm off to lie down with a book! And may your football teams win, unless you're pulling for Missouri!
Sue
Mary...those globes are beautiful!
Marilyn....I was thinking you and K are to go to Eye place end of Sept. but I see it's Oct.
Darlene...probably very hot there in Texas, too.
Sharon...hope you have no more pain and can get that knee fixed.
Sue....I'll be watching football, too, to orrow and Sunday. Too hot to be outside.
As Jeanne said, VERY hot and humid here. 95 with heat index to 100. Schools are closing 2 hours early.
I'm washing rugs and putting them outside to dry. With the heat and wind, it isn't taking long. I made a quick trip to grocery but gave up the WalMart stop until it cools down net week.
Jane
It's in the mid to high 80's here with high humidity, but like Mary, we can expect it.
Alpiner, I'm so sorry you had such a hard time with the MRI. I have had so many of them, they don't bother me, as long as they give me earplugs. However, I don't have breathing problems like you do. I do have the back problems though and was very uncomfortable when I had the gall bladder scan. I did not find the surgery that bad, but I have had a lot of them. The first 2 or 3 days are the worst.
Marilyn, I'm glad K seems better. I know you are dreading the drive. I'm wondering about the fires too. You are so ambitious cooking all of Freckles dogfood. Since Bunny needs special food, I don't have to feel guilty.
Mary, the balls are lovely and so nice that each of the girls have a memento of their father. Nice they brought them to the car too!
Sue, I saw that PBS had The Vietnam War on, but war depresses me so and I have no special connection. John got his service in before the war.
Jane, you are a lot hotter than we are. Sharon
Hot morning greetings, Buddies! Near record highs again....today and not a drop of rain in sight. So, it'll be an inside day for the most part...reading, some knitting on a purple baby hat for the hospital's Nov. Shaken Baby Awareness Month. With the arthritis in my hands, it's becoming a much harder task than it used to be.
There's a craft show up at a buildng north to of me that used to be a grocery store. They went out of business when WalMart put in food, so they finally converted it to an "event center" for wedding receptions, parties, craft shows, etc. Kathy and I'll go for a brief time.
She's been sick since the Columbia River cruise....diagnosed with asthmatic bronchitis from all the smoke inhalation from the fires up there. They keep saying it was a wonderful trip, but both came home sick, couldn't see the shores several days for the smoke, etc. Not my idea of a wonderful time. He came home wih mch added pounds...said food and wine were unlimited...not what he needed.
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up since 7:00, had breakfast, walked about 8:00, and have been working on Garden Club stuff since. I am the new president and have to serve 2 terms. I need to have a board meeting to plan programs for the year--and should have done this earlier this summer, but the past president and other board members didn't tell me about the responsibility--so I'm already behind! I wish I'd had the intestinal fortitude to say NO!
I also am the Wednesday bridge hostess and need to make phone calls for bridge here on Wednesday, so more phoning is needed.
However, I'm going to knock off "ship's work" at 11:30 and start watching football games. If you are watching your favorite teams, I hope they win unless they are playing Auburn (playing at Missouri) and I don't see a listing for a South Carolina game.
Have a nice day, Buddies, and stay cool. It's supposed to be in mid-upper 90's here today. It was shady in my neighborhood this morning, so I was able to have a pleasant walk.
Sue
Back from the Crafts Show....lots and lots of people and vendors, so hope they'll do more of this sort of thing. I bought nothing, but that's usual for me. I don't need to add to stuff here, and nothing special caught my eye.
jane
I just like to go to craft shows just to see the clever things people make. Come home thinking how come I didn't think of making that. Like you, never buy as my house is so full of things I need to have a big sale myself.
Still 90s here and I am so tired of it. Feeling awful from just sitting doing nothing in the house. Need to get out and walk but to hot to do that. Came home feeling sick from the heat again the other day.
I think some of the fires are still burning but not much is said on the news lately with the hurricanes and the earthquakes in Mexico.
We are having decent weather here on the coast no smoke here.
Good afternoon ladies, I have been on the run today and I am so tired. I had Keith rub my feet for me and that part feels somewhat better. We had tires installed on my car this morning and they messed up the check by putting in the wrong amount. So we had to come back home to get another check. We had done our grocery shopping while the tires were being put on so back we go with the other check, Come home unloaded and put away the groceries. rushed out to the Fire Department to take part in the disaster Awareness program representing Furry Friends. After 1 pm when I got home, fixed lunch for Keith ( I ate at the FD) took freckles for her first walk of the day. Keith hadn't even taken her out to pee. So here I am now. Tired Mama.to say the least.
Whew, Marilyn - that's enough to make any of us need a nap! ;D
HOT Sunday greetings! Already above 90...and that thermometer is in the shade! WHEW...
An inside day...more use of the crockpot. We used it last night for meatballs and gravy. Today it's stuffed peppers for later today.
I had the best night's sleep last night I've had in ages. No getting up from 10:00 pm until about 6:30 am. That's a record for me.
I did finish a second purple baby had last night, so I'll put those in a bag to give to the gal who's the liaison with the hospital for the hats. I have some more purple yarn, and I'll work on more, but, I have those two ready to go and may have a lavender one upstairs I can add to the bag.
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/janeiowa/purple-baby-hats
I'll work on the others for next year when it's cooler and I don't feel a deadline.
Have a safe and cool Sunday.
jane
Marilyn, so glad the smoke is gone! Good grief, girl, take a break and rest. I get tired just from reading all you do!! :)
Jane, I think it is wonderful that you knit all the hats for the babies. I know they are greatly appreciated. I'm just not skilled like that.
Been to SS & church and lost a favorite gold earring. I'm hoping it will be turned into L & F at the church. I will call first thing in the morning.
BTW, I saw a black-throated blue warbler a couple days ago on my feeder. I had to go online to the Carolina Birders to find out what it was, but when they suggested this, I looked it up in my bird book and sure enough. I'd never seen one before. Small teal colored bird with a black head, throat and white stomach. Pretty.
I need to get busy and set up my Amazon Echo. I just have been putting it off.
Hot here too. I'm ready for some Fall weather! Hi to everyone I didn't mention. Sharon
Yes..Marlyin...what vitamins do u take to have that much energy..lol...Hope everyone's having a great Sunday...our church has singing at the nursing home here today..so time for me to get ready to go...I enjoy helping with that ministry....Hot here again today...Darlene
Sharon, how exciting to see a "new" bird. I've not heard of that one before. I didn't put out my hummingbird feeders this morning. I think the hummers are about gone for this year. Plus the feeders have been covered up with honeybees. I know they're important, but I really don't want them swarming around my deck. ;)
The heat has been awful in a lot of places. We're not supposed to be having highs in the 70s until the end of the week.
Just hearing about the shooting in Nashville and the breaking of the dam in Puerto Rico. Terrible stuff!
I did the usual SS and church this morning. Olyne picked me up and brought me home. I fixed and ate lunch, had a lie down with a good book for an hour and a half, got up and took some oatmeal cookies to a neighbor who is no longer able to drive and has lots of physical problems. We had a nice visit and then I came home and read more of the book. I'll probably finish it tonight if the TCM 7:00 movie is not one I want to watch.
It's quite warm here today, but not unbearable. I've put out the used newspapers and small cardboard boxes in their containers on the curb, but will have to take my trash can down to the curb after I eat my left overs supper.
I hope all are feeling well and have had a nice weekend.
Sue
Good morning, Gals. It is to be another hot one here today too. Like Mary will cool down on Friday--if we're lucky.
Darlene, what a nice ministry. They say Alzheimer patients particularly respond to music. Wish I could sing or play, but that wasn't one of the gifts God gave me. My mother and older daughter had good voices, but it skipped me.
Sue, I"m sure your elderly neighbor appreciated the cookies. Ms Frances didn't care for sweets, so I took her some of my extra soup or casseroles. I finished a mystery last night also. I had some programs taped, but wanted to finish my book.
Mary, I understand your bringing your feeder in if it was attracting honey bees. Fortunately, I have some red pentas and some yellow bell petunias that are really doing well right now, so I have seen a couple hummers around them. They are also still coming to John's feeder out front. They will be gone around the first of October though. I think the males are already gone. Yes, I was excited to see a new bird. Since my feeder is out from my kitchen window, I'm sure I miss a lot of birds. I'm just not in there that much. Our purple lantana is going nuts out in the front of our back garden, so it is attracting a lot of butterflies and some hummers.
I'm going to the library shortly to see if I can request the new church book club book, Torn. It's not available in our county, but they ccan do a state search. If not, guess I'll have to buy it. I hate to pay for books because I always donate them afterwards. We just don't have a lot of space to keep them.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Monday greetings, Buddies,
It was in the mid 70s this morning, so I tried a walk...didn't get the full mile in...just too humid to breathe easily, so I turned around at the Library and headed back home. Ray went golfing, but is home and says it wasn't comfortable out there either. The rain and lightning are going around us again.
I think this afternoon, I'll go through my closet upstairs and sort some things out. It's to be in the 50s beginning tomorrow, so it's a good time to start.
jane
Hot here today also. Need to store it up for the winter days ahead. Ray is about to head out to the grocery store to pick up some sale items. Wish I could push out the depression I am in. Taking meds for it but...
The insurance adjuster came this morning and took more pictures. I don't know if or when he'll be returning. Tim had e-mailed lots of pictures to USAA immediately after the storm. I don't know if Tim got here in time while the men were cutting the tree down to get those pictures. When we get a report or some action, I'll let you know. I'm the only person in my neighborhood to have damage. My electricity didn't go off as I'm on a different electrical thingie than the people which are all west of me on our street. So I guess that was an OK thing.
My bad luck has continued, today, though. I stirred up a batch of my never fail Swedish oatmeal cookies and they are a FLOP! Stuck to the baking sheets, spread out too far, and every other bad thing that could happen. I have had two cookie sheets soaking for about 2 hours and they are still stuck! I may have to buy new cookie sheets. The only thing different is that I used flour from a new bag and also opened a new box of baking powder. I've been making these Swedish Oatmeal Cookies for about 50 years and have never had a failure!
I have to go to Azalea Place tomorrow at 11:00 for lunch and bridge. My cleaning ladies are coming in the morning at 9:00. I'll have to get up earlier than usual so I can shower before they get here.
I hope today has been good for you all.
Sue
Always good to hear from you, Ginny Ann - but so sorry about your continued depression. Are you getting any professional help and/or medication for it? I hope so. Lots of hugs going your way.
Sue, sorry about your cookies. I know it's annoying, too. Maybe it's time for some new cookie sheets in any case. ;)
I'm sorry we're all having the continued heat - especially you folks who aren't used to having it. I'll definitely be glad to some cooler temps this weekend.
Still into the 90s. My energy is now going. I think maybe staying in the house more and just sitting or laying around causing it. Really bored. Can't get started on cleaning anything. But today went to get blood taken for my yearly physical and mentioned to the lady who runs the lab about trying to find a housecleaner. So many things I need to stop doing. She said would check but would really be interested in doing it herself and the lab is just open from 7:30 t0 12:30 5 days a week and she could use more income. Hope that works out. Get lots of thing out of the cabinets etc.
Jane , It wouldn't let me open that site to see the baby hats. Have to be a member. Bet they are cute. I have a whole box full of yarn that I need to get rid of. Doubt I do much crochet anymore. Made all the afghans, Baby outfits and other things that anyone needs. Babies all grown up now.. Lot of it is Lavender and white, yellow . blue . Will be someone who can use it.
Our heat wave has broken and we've had some rain, finally.
I hope we get some more rain, but it may be headed north of us...again.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies, as Sept. winds down.
jane, it's always good to see your cheery posts first thing in the morning. :smitten: Glad you've gotten some cooler weather. Not here, yet.
Or here, Mary. We are really drying out too. Haven't had any rain for sometime. Jane, glad you got some and that things have cooled down for you.
Ginny, good to see your post. Everything I see or hear about depression recommends getting out and doing something, especially with friends. My daughter is always on me about it too. When you hurt and are down, it's easier to sit and read or play at the computer, but that really works against you. Do as I say, not as I typically do!
Sue, sorry about the cookies. Try soaking your sheets in soda water with a Bounce sheet added to loosen all the gunk. It does work. Of course, by now you may have gotten them clean or bought some new ones. I like those that have an airpocket between 2 sheets of aluminum to prevent burning. A silicon sheet on an old sheet works too.
I have bridge tomorrow and an appt with the neurologist. The latter, I think, is unnecessary but they called and told me I had it.??????
Found out Nancy (Frances' daughter) and her husband are going to move into Frances' house for up to a year. They just sold their CT house and are in the middle of painting and doing someing needed reno to F's house. They are planning to build in Williamsburg but don't have plans or a builder yet. It suddenly occurred to them that this was the cheapest way to go since they already owned it while they waited on things in VA.
Nothing else going on here. Hope you all are enjoying or tolerating the last hot days of summer. Sharon
My baking tip to keep the cookie sheets clean is to use parchment paper. Easy cleanup...and most grocery stores sell it now in rolls like saran wrap or wax paper...even here in rural Iowa! :coolsmiley:
I've got half the laundry finished, the kitchen floor mopped, the counter cleaned off and wiped down and the throw rugs shaken out. That sounds like enough work for today for me! :smiley6600:
Ray's gone target shooting with a guy here in town, so they're in CR shooting away at a range.
I'm off to read some more while dryer load finishes up.
jane
Good afternoon, Ladies, For once I am not busy today, I did get plenty done yesterday. Just taking it easy today but still getting in my walks with freckles. I bathed her with the dry shampoo a little while ago to get her cleaned up for our Cancer center visit tomorrow.
Marilyn....good for you to have a relaxing day!!
I went out to lunch today with my once a month bridge club at Azalea Place, a retirement residence. Two of my neighbors and I play there on the 4th Tuesday. We eat lunch at 11:00 (although the new management doesn't have enough cooks or waitresses to start us on time--they are really scraping on salaries and the really good cook quit!) Our poor waitress today had to wait on our two tables (taking orders and bringing out the food) plus an elderly couple came into the visitor's dining room with a married couple who appeared to be their son and daughter in-law. Before Glenda quit, we had wonderful service and excellent food. Now it's just so-so. I think some of the oldest members are looking for another place to play that will also serve lunch.
I put more oatmeal into my cookie dough and tried to bake more cookies after bridge. It didn't help--and I can't figure out why. I've been making those cookies successfully for at least 50 years!
I have a Garden Club officer's meeting here in the morning at 9:30 to discuss programs and other plans for the end of this year and after the Christmas holidays. AND have to host the Wednesday bridge club at 1:00. I will be pooped at the end of the day!
I hope you have a lovely evening and a happy tomorrow.
Sue
Only time my cookies were bad. Came out like one big glob. Found I had pup 4 times the sugar into them. Use to make some big mistakes years ago until I got into using the US Measurment when using my UK books.
Got to see my show. This is Us. New season tonight.
Sue...and Mary...and other College Basketball Fans....it looks like all the shading dealings are going to come out...and big time. The sports announcers are saying many more schools to be names, incl. Louisville, Univ. of SC, etc. It'll be interesting to see if UNC, Duke, Syracuse, Kansas, Memphis, etc. are also named. I wonder if college football will be next.
Beautifully cool morning here...I need to get a walk in and then get ready for lunch and bridge with the ladies.
Steady rain here....managed to get my walk in...between showers...here's wishing everyone a good day...I like to bake when it's raining...so that's my agenda for today Darlene
I had the MRI last Thursday & was told the dr. would get the result in 4 days , don't know if that is 4 business days or not . I'm waiting for the dr. to call about surgery date for lumpectomy . My nerves are on edge , would like to get it over with . Husband has been a dear !!
alpiner - the waiting is ALWAYS the worst part. We can deal with almost anything as long as we know what it is. :smitten:
jane, I see this morning that Pitino (U of L'ville) has been "put on administrative leave" (i.e. fired) - and that's no surprise. I was surprised about the Asst. coach at Sue's Auburn. The head coach there has been disciplined by the NCAA before, and I thought he'd be on the straight and narrow. Fortunately (maybe) there's not enough money in the women's programs to affect them that much. Too bad that money rules so much.
Marilyn, glad you're getting an easy day every once in a while. :thumbup:
Only big news from here is getting my mani/pedi - always makes for a good day for me. We're on track to break a heat record for this date today (92*) before the cool-down over the weekend.
I played bridge and ate lunch with the girls at the golf club. I do not like their new lunch menu. I had a veggie wrap which was tasty but drippy. I had one of those days where my partner and I seldom synced. I'd have a good hand and bid and my partner would pass with 1-5 pts. You just can't do much with cards like that. I had a couple good hands but only came in 2nd from the bottom, I think. Yuck!
I have to go to see my neurologist's at 4:45, but it is close by.
I spent a bunch of time working on the Amazon Echo yesterday and never did get it set up. Lori and I are going to Skype or something and she will try to lead me through it. I got so frustrated with it.
Marilyn, I'm glad you're relaxing for a change.
Jane, you've been working hard, so now you can relax too.
Sue, you do have a busy day. Take it easy after the last meeting.Have you double checked your recipe for your cookies? That is really odd for something you've made for years.
Alpiner, I hope you hear and get your surgery date soon. They usually don't procrastinate with cancer
Darlene, send some of that rain this direction.
Hi Mary, Ginny, Joy, Jeanne, and anyone else who pops in. Sharon
Just got back from the cancer center visiting the people in the Chemo and waiting rooms. They sure love the dogs there.
Marilyn...I thought you might be interested in this about therapy dogs vs service dogs. Big brouhaha in a small town north of me over a Pit Bull. The town does not allow Pit Bulls in the city limits. A woman moved in and has a Pit Bull which she said was a therapy dog...needed for emotional support. City attorney said that therapy dogs are not covered by the ADA and so she was in violation of the law. She's now come back and said her dog has had special training and is now a Service Dog. City Attorney says dog still doesn't meet the ADA guidelines that a service dog has to do things that the person cannot do, and they're off to court.
Bridge here was so-so...came in 3rd of 7.
Mary....I think, from what I heard on a sports channel that there is a LOT more stuff to come down. Bruce Pearl, the men's head at Auburn was in Iowa under one of our coaches and got into some difficulty. Then he was some other places, then at TN, and got into trouble there, so it's hard to know. The sports guy said a lot of basketball coaches are VERY nervous tonight.
Yes, jane - Bruce Pearl was the one I was talking about. Stay tuned...
Sue concerning your Swedish Oatmeal Cookies , was the brand of flour the same brand you have used in the past ? I found if I use the store brand my baking doesn't turn out as good . Also in making chocolate chip cookies I didn't put in the correct amount of butter & they turned out different . I actually liked them better !
I just tried to go back to the previous page and review my post and it took me to another forum. Sometimes I wonder what's going on--either with my brain or the forums!
Re: the basketball scandal. I am shocked that Chuch Person who was an outstanding player at AU as was his younger Wesley. I haven't heard anything about Wesley. I wouldn't be surprised if Bruce Pearl might get some attention, too. I was upset when AU men's basketball hired him as head coach as he had legal problems at his first school somewhere up north and some questionable behavior at Tennessee. However, AU men's basketball fans think Pearl can do no wrong--I don't think they care about what he did in the past. Winning seems to be THE THING with lots of fans. I do like a winning coach, but integrity is first with me.
Alpiner, I was using a new bag of store brand flour--so perhaps that was the difference. These Swedish Oatmeal cookies have always worked for me--and I just can't figure out what happened.
In the previous post Jane made about the basketball scandals, I wrote a pretty long one about Chuck Person--which was lost when I lost the post. I was very surprised that Chuck is involved in this mess--he was a great player here at AU as was his younger brother, Wesley, who went on to play for a while in the pros. They come from the same home town or nearby that Charles Barkley does. I'll be interested in hearing what Barkley has to say about the situation. I'm not overly surprised about the Louisville coach. He's seemed pretty sleazy to me for a long time.
I don't like Bruce Pearl, the men's head coach, as he has had some questionable activities at previous schools. However, the men's bball fans think he's next to G-D because AU men are finally winning. I think the team will probably get some sanctions, too.
It's very hot here today and I didn't get out of bed until almost 9:00 this morning. By the time I finished my walk I needed another shower. We're to get into the 90's today.
Tomorrow Tim will take me to Montgomery for my annual visit with Dr. Davidson, my oncologist. I had my mammo up here this year as Tim didn't want to drive down there for that. I wasn't happy with the mammo, though. My boobs are so small, especially the one with BC, that it is hard to get them under the masher. I doubt the picture is as good as at the Cancer Center in Montgomery. And at Montgomery, when I get the mammo there, I am not free to dress until a pathologist reads the film. If he/she doesn't like what they see, I get more mashes!
I need to do some pruning of flowering shrubs today, but it's so hot, I doubt I'll get around to it.
I hope all are feeling well and have a nice day.
Sue
Hi Gals. What a shame about all the college corruption. I hope none of it happened at IU or PU. NC has had a lot of problems for several years.
I'm off to the grocery shortly. Bunny goes to get groomed this afternoon. Boy does she need it! Her hair grows so fast and with the leaves etc in the yard and wet, dewy mornings, she is dragging in a bunch of stuff.
John just got back from the eye dr and she said he needed to go to Duke to get them checked again. The appt was set for Nov something, so, since he needs a driver, I told him he would have to reschedule. He had completely forgotten that I had surgery scheduled for 10/31! No way I will be up to making that trip in 2-3 weeks.
Sue, you reminded me about my mamm. They are supposed to call me, but it seems like it's been a long time. As to the heat, we almost broke a record yesterday 92 as opposed to 93 in 1900!! However, a cool front is on the way in. 80 tomorrow and 70's by the weekend. I hope that's the end of the 90 degree days for this year.
Nothing else going on here. Hi to all. Interesting about the therapy vs service dogs, Jane. Sharon
The breast cancer dr. called this morning & asked if I had gotten any calls about setting up an appt. with the oncologist for the cone radiation following the lumpectomy . No one has called & she is going to see to it herself .
I was relaying the conversation with my husband & he said he wants my surgery over with & for me to be healed . Then he said he wants to take me to Las Vegas !!
alpiner - :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Wonderful support from your hubby, Alpiner.
Friday morning and almost end of Sept. greetings. Yikes...Sept.is over tomorrow and Oct. here on Sunday. Time is whirling by me.
Nothing much going on here...supper out tonight with friends.
Jane
Yep, times goes by faster the less we have of it, I guess. But the lower temps and lower humidity are wonderful. I read my paper out on the deck this morning. :)
Las Vegas will give you something to look forward to, Alpiner. John took me to Palm Springs after my surgery and before my chemo. That works too.
Mary, I agree about the cooler temps. We hit 93 yesterday and supposed to top out at 79 today!
I got reprogrammed again and no injections as he was planning to inject me around the battery pack that was bothering me a month or so ago and is not longer a problem. But I had to wait forever. I was in the office for 2.5 hours! Grrr.
Bunny got bows in her ears at grooming yesterday and looks so cute. She doesn't think much of them though.
Sharon
No word from the dr. today . This waiting is making me weary . The dr. is trying to line up this particular oncologist she has a lot of trust in .
Sharon, a Service dog is trained to do a specific task for the owner, It doesn't necessarily have to be something the owner can't-do. The ADA doesn't state that. Nor does the dog have to demonstrate the task to anyone. and No one can require the owner to make the dog perform that task. They are not telling the truth, they just want to get rid of the pit bull. they can be very gentle dogs. it is the person on the other end of the leash who makes them be bad dogs. They live to please the owner. The town must have a pit bull ordinance for them to be so aggressively pursuing the situation.
Freckles is a Therapy dog when we are out visiting, but when she is just with me she is my service god and sometimes wears a service dog vest when we travel and sometimes when I am out walking with her. She knows the difference because when we go visiting I am also wearing a vest that matches her therapy dog vest.
https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
Sorry alpiner - and now you'll probably have to wait over the weekend. :(
Thank goodness tomorrow is grocery shopping day !! My eyes have been tearing so much & a day out will make me feel better. Some times I can't seem to talk without my voice cracking .
Marilyn, I wasn't the one who brought up the pitbull therapy dog. I think it was Mary. Dogs are like children for the most part--they learn what you teach them. Some children are little "hellions" because their parents never discipline them. Dogs are the same. Pitbulls have such big jaws, etc, that if they aren't brought up gently, and they get vicious, it can be deadly. Same with several other breeds
It is nearly 2 AM. My shoulder/rib was hurting so much I couldn't sleep, so here I am. Did I mention that I fell at my friend's house in Indy? I fell putting the towel up over the shower curtain rod, lost my balance and fell forward. I got several bruises on my right side and also did something to my rib/shoulder blade. The bruises are healing fine. I haven't gone to a dr about the rib because I know they don't do anything for them. It really only bothers me much at night, so it occurred to me that maybe my bra was stabalizing it during the day. Consequently, I just put my bra back on under my gown and we'll see if it works. I also took a pain pill. Hopefully, I'll be able to get to sleep soon. Sharon
Sharon, sorry you were up with the pain last night. And awful about your falling. I'm glad it wasn't worse. Let us know if wearing the bra helped. It wasn't me asking about the pit bull - I don't know anything much about different dogs. If I did anything with them, it would be a shelter adoptee/mutt type in any case. ;)
It's a lovely morning here - cool, with a little breeze. Only supposed to get up to about 80 today.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. I've putzed around this morning, didn't get up until a bit after 8:00. After breakfast I dressed and walked for about 20 minutes. I stayed away from Samford Avenue which is down the hill from me. Tailgaters for tonight's ballgame are already on their way to the stadium. We have a pretty large lane for walkers but some of the out of towners get too close to it, IMO!
I need to do more weeding in my flower beds as it's almost time to pull up the summer flowers and put in pansies. The local Beautification Council will be selling them along with other fall flowers in a couple of weeks. I haven't put an order in yet, but need to do that soon.
I have a load of wash in the washer and will put it in the dryer soon. Yesterday when we got back to Auburn, Tim took me to Kroger for a few necessary things and I bought a frozen pizza. I'm going to bake half today for eating during the football games and save the other half for next week.
Have a great Saturday and Sunday, Buddies. May your teams win today--unless you're pulling for Mississippi State against Auburn!
Sue
Hi Gals. I finally got to bed about 3:30 or so and didn't get up till 11:00! I hate that. The bra helped some but not enough. I still hurt a lot all night. Mary, you're so right about it not being a more serious fall. I turned my back control down a notch to see if that would help today. They had it pretty high. I'm glad the weather is cooling down.
Sue, I don't know if I will get my pansies and bulbs planted this year or not. So far, my flowers are still looking pretty, so I'll wait a couple weeks and see if I have the energy, etc, to get them in. I can't imagine a winter without pansies in my front pots. John went out and watered and filled the bird feeders and bird bath for me.
I was going to go to the library to pick up the book I had ordered for book club, but checked the hours and discovered they are closed Sat afternoons and Sundays, so guess it will wait till Monday. Nothing else going on here. I need to read my SS lesson for tomorrow, but nothing else on the schedule.
Have a nice weekend, everyone. Sharon
I thought I posted this morning, but I don't see it anywhere.
Alpiner....I don't think Docs realize how much we worry when we don't hear from them.
Marilyn...It was I who talked about the therapy vs service dog dispute in a little town north of me. They have an ordinance against pit bulls in town...been there for 20 yrs. It's headed for court. Lawyer says "emotional support" means therapy dog, not service dog, so not entitled to an exemption. The Judge will decide.
Sharon...I'd missed about your fall. I sure hope that heals soon...that much pain is such a drag on your health overall.
Beautiful day here. Ray and I thought we'd be renting the walnut "picker-upper" but as he was about to head out, he said Matt, our yard guy, was out raking up the leaves and walnuts. He went ahead and rented it for Matt to use. We were then headed out to an Amish country store up north of us with neighbors, so Matt said he'd return the "picker-upper" to the Hardware store. We had a nice drive up and got loaded up on stuff. It was a beautiful day for a drive. Fields are full of harvest equipment chopping corn for sillage or picking soybeans.
Time for football now tonight. Ray will pick up a steak at the Amer. Legion's last steak fry of the year and bring it home after Mass.
jane
QuoteMarilyn...It was I who talked about the therapy vs service dog dispute in a little town north of me. They have an ordinance against pit bulls in town...been there for 20 yrs. It's headed for court. Lawyer says "emotional support" means therapy dog, not a service dog, so not entitled to an exemption. The Judge will decide.
Jane the lawyer is correct. A therapy dog is NOT a Service dog. And an emotional Support dog is NOT a Service Dog.
I've been watching the Auburn-Mississippi State football game and it is in the final quarter. ESPN took it off because the Alabama game is starting! What a crock! They put the Auburn game on some alternate channel. So unfair!
So I'm off to soon watch my Saturday evening shows on PBS. And am not in a wonderful mood! Auburn is playing really well and will win handily, but it just stinks!
Sue
P.S. They just flashed the Auburn final score and Auburn won--but I still think it's unfair!
Sue
Marilyn...yep, and that's why the woman changed her story to say the pit bull was a service dog and why it's going to court. Who knows when it'll go to trial, but I'll keep an eye out for news about it.
Sue....not nice at all to remove AU for AL.
Have a good sleep, everyBuddie!
Jane
Happy October the Oneth!!
Beautiful morning/afternoon almost here. We've had our usual big Sunday brunch...kind of a weekend treat we do...and so will now will put a roast in the oven for supper after some football games for Jane. Ray doesn't care for sports like I do...so we'll probably be in different rooms. He'll be watching the History channel or something, and I'll be on football.
:D
Jane, I like some programs on the History Channel, but I'll take football first any day--unless it's having to watch Alabama plow some team into the ground. I think they should be banished into the NFL! I liked Coach Bryant when he was 'Bama's head coach for so many years, but I didn't cheer for his team. I just thought he was a good coach. I dislike Saban intensely. He just seems to have an "ATTITUDE"!
I had to eat at Burger King after church. My usual ride, Olyne, had a son here from Gulf Shores. He's going to have back surgery next week and wanted to visit while he can still drive. So she stayed home and I caught a ride with Ethel who eats at BK after church.
I don't have much planned for this afternoon, but when the shade comes over my flower beds out front, I hope I can get up enough oomph to go out there and do some weed pulling. It's about time to pull up the pansies and other spring and summer flowers and get ready for some new fall ones. Then I'll have to get someone to take me to the Beautification Council's annual fall sale to get some fall annuals.
Have a pleasant Sunday, Buddies.
Sue
Well I had my mamagram done Friday...and got a call today from Dr wanting me to go for ultrasound on one breast..I go Thursday..so asking for prayers... I do have dense breast...so don't know what showed up..other than a change from last year...Thanks for prayers in advance Darlene
Darlene, I'm sending up prayers for your Mammo on Thursday. I hope they get a clearer picture then and all will be well. Your doctor will know what is best--and I pray the second picture will help him/her decide what to do next. Big Hugs for a good result from this test.
I've been doing laundry this morning and have weeded the small flower bed near my side door. Thank goodness for my nail brush. Lots of dirt under my fingernails.
Tim came by while I was weeding. He took measurements on parts of my roof and is going to talk to a roofer. I got a check from USAA in this morning's mail after Tim left, so that should pay for the re-roofing.
It's looking like rain here later, but may not happen. I'd love to see some so that I don't have to drag the sprinklers out.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Praying for you Darlene.
Me too, Darlene. I do hope it is just a calcification or something. Once I had to have an US because I had changed where I got the mamm done and they saw a calcification that had been there before, but I about had heart failure till I found out it was nothing. Going through BC once is enough and more than enough, although I know Ginny & Joy have had it twice.
I just got back from the DMV in Lancaster--about 30 miles from here! I had to get my license renewed since it expires in a couple weeks. I had hoped to get a "Real ID" since SC licenses will not be accepted for airline travel, etc after next year, but they won't be available till 2018. Grumble. Of course I can use my Passport, but I'm not sure when that expires. I doubt I will renew it.
Some good news, since my last programming, my back has been better! Whoo Hoo!! It's not pain free and I doubt it ever will be, but there is definite improvement.
I have an appt at Beltone Wed to have my hearing aids boosted in power and to have my hearing checked. I just hope that they can increase their power without new aids.
I also called about my mammogram and can you believe they have no record of my getting one last year! Anyway, I've scheduled one for next Monday. I wonder if they don't send reminders out anymore. If not, that stinks, but since I'm getting it in Oct, I should be able to remember it in the future since it is my birth month.
John has to go back to Duke for his eyes, so that has to be worked in too before the 31st. So many things to take care of.
I did get my fall decorations up inside and a scarecrow outside. I think I will skip the mums this year. I also did 2 loads of laundry yesterday after church and then made ratatouille & lamb chops for dinner. I do hope my renewed energy lasts.
Hi to all. Sharon
Darlene....definite prayers for you!
Sharon....glad to hear your back pain is better.
Marilyn...when do you fly to OR for K's eyes?
Sue...hurrah on the check coming for your roof damage.
Hot today....upper 80s! Too much for Oct.
The LV shooting is so horrific it's beyond words.
Jane
Darlene, that's so scary! My heart goes out to you. We'll be waiting with you for more information.
The doctor called last Thursday & she said she would work on getting the oncologist to call . I'm still waiting .
Jane I live in Oregon, The aline that was here went out of business and there are no more flights to Portland unless we drive 2 hours to Eugene to get a plane that would put us halfway to Portland. So It looks like I am driving again next Wednesday the 11thy returning on the 13th as far as I know at this time. It depends on the outcome of that appointment with the neuro-ophthalmologist. We live on the southern coast of Oregon.
Alpiner...hang in there.
Marilyn....I know you're in Oregon, but I thought you had posted that you were looking at flying up, so I guess that's when you learned flying wouldn't work. Driving may give you more flexability if the doc wants him to to stay for tests, etc.
Marilyn, I'm sorry you have to drive so far for K's appt, but we do what we must. John has to go back to Duke U Hospital for more eye tests and the only time they could schedule him before my surgery is next Monday when I have a mammogram scheduled, so I'm going to have to reschedule that. They gave him a 2:00 appt this time, so we can drive up and back the same day--unless they want to keep him over which I think is unlikely. I hate driving that far too, but with John's eyes dialated after his appt, he can't drive.
I still can't get that blasted Echo installed! Lori's time and mine haven't synced so that she can help me.
Alpiner, let us know as soon as you hear something. Prayers going out.
No major plans here today. Sharon
Those long drives for medical care are a nuisance, but it's nice to know quality care is available when there are problems beyond the scope of the local medical people.
We have flu shots scheduled for 10:00 this morning. The Clinic is doing a Wellness Senior Fair this Thurs. at the Fairgrounds, but that's always busy and I'm not into waiting in line when I can make an appt and get it at the Clinic, rather than one of the drugstores, etc.
After high 80s yesterday, it's suppose to cool to high 60s by tomorrow. I hope so.
Good morning! I had my flu shot last Friday when Tim and I were at Kroger. I've been getting it there since I moved to Auburn in 2004. I was glad to get that over for another year.
My plan for today is to do more weeding along my sidewalk leading toward my front door to the living room. I have lots of ivy growing there and it needs to be cut back. I'm expecting Tim sometime this morning and he will be happy to see the check USAA has sent me for the roof damage--so I'm thinking we'll go to the bank to deposit it. Tim has talked to a roofer about replacing the entire roof and we think this check will cover most of it.
It's feeling "fallish" here this morning, but still expected to get into the mid 80's this afternoon. I am wearing a sweat shirt over my t-shirt this morning, but my neighbors probably think I'm nuts. I am always feeling colder than anyone else seems to!
Not much else to report this morning. I hope you all have a good day. Sharon, good luck with your trip to Duke about John's eyes--and also with your Mammo.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
I, too, would hate having to go such long distances for health care. But we do what's necessary. So far, I've found great medical care close to home.
I got my flu shot today, too. They had a clinic here at the Terrace. I went in toward the end of the scheduled time, and didn't even have to sit down. She took my name, pulled up my sleeve, shot me, and put on a Band-Aid. I was out of there in less than 5 minutes. :thumbup:
I played duplicate last night - we came in last out of 5 tables - terrible cards, played worse. >:( Then, when I got home, there was a high-pitched noise in my apartment. Turned out it was coming from one of my toilets - it was running constantly - and whining. I knew I couldn't get maintenance at that hour (9:30), and I couldn't get to the valve to turn it off. I finally pushed my emergency button and a couple of the CNAs came to find out what was wrong. Bless them - they turned it off for me. At least I do have another toilet to use. But I put in a work order for maintenance to come fix it. Sighhhhh.
We're getting back up into the 80s this week, with no rain. So no real "fall" yet - just a teaser.
I'm glad that there is good medical care available also. I'm surprised his regular doctor can't figure this out, but apparently, his field of vision is not good even though the eye pressure is where they want it. Anyway, it's a doable trip for such an important thing. I was able to change my mamm to the next day.
Sue, so glad you got your ins ck and will be able to get a new roof. I don't know how you weed flower beds with your leg in a foot cast. I just can't weed period unless I can reach it while I'm sitting on my garden stool. With the amount of mulch they put in our front gardens, weeds just don't often come up. In back, I occasionally have problems, but John has been using Round-UP on the grass that tries to edge into the back beds. I picked 3 beautiful hydrangea blooms and put them into a vase on my counter today. So pretty. The one bush blooms its head off and the other two haven't even had a bloom this year. I'm going to have them pulled out and see if I can put some Encore azaleas or Sasanqua camelias in place of them. They get sun till about 1 or 2. Do you think they would survive that?
I haven't gotten my flu shot yet, but will get it the 10th when I go in for my pre-op visit with my internist. I already checked to make sure that was soon enough. You guys are ahead of me. John got his last week
Mary, yesterday must have been a bad day for duplicate. John said he blew 4 boards! He's going to a regional tournament in Charlotte the last week of Oct. I hope he starts playing better. He did so well in the sectional last month. (15 pts!)
I just finished a mega job! The 10th is Brian & Traecy's 25th wedding anniversary and they expressed interest in my silver when I was done with it, so I spent the afternoon polishing it all up and even shining the wooden case for them. Now I have to get a card and some silver paper, wrap it and send it UPS to IL. It will probably cost a fortune, it's so heavy, but it is family silver and I wanted it to stay in the family. The girls weren't interested. Now, I'm done for the day. Sharon
Big job, Sharon! I'm always glad when one of "the kids" wants something with a family history. So often that doesn't happen. :smitten:
So true, Mary. I always loved setting a pretty table when I entertained with crystal, silver, & good china, but we hardly ever do that sort of thing anymore, so I decided this was a good time to pass it on.
I'm going to Beltone this afternoon. Cross your fingers that they are able to boost the sound on the hearing aids I have without buying new ones yet.
My cleaning girl is here. Having her do some extra things today. I hate the thought of leaving the house in less than ship shape. She will be here to do regular cleaning the day before I go for surgery.
Another beautiful day here, but then it's to go into the low 80's for a while. Maybe rain on Sun & Mon. We really need some.
Nothing much else going on. HOpe everyone is out enjoying the fall weather. Sharon
Bridge was Ok...came in 3rd so got my quarter back!
Tonight we're going with Kathy and Gary to the Community Church's Fall "Festival" which is a buffet style dinner open to the public...a fund raiser, of course. It's a sloppy joe or hot turkey, baked beans, potato salad and a dessert. The desserts are homemade and are usually wonderful.
jane
Hello girls! "Long time no see", but the floods have kept Louisiana ---and Texas---
BUSY. Today's paper says that Louisiana may be in the path of Hurricane Nate. :(
It should not strike the Gulf Coast until Sunday, but WHO KNOWS? Louisiana has
become "friends" with hurricanes.
I got my flu shot right here at Williamsburg Senior Living. Had no waiting whatsoever. By the way, Williamsburg is celebrating its 30 year anniversary as a
Senior living facility and the FIRST Senior Living to open in Baton Rouge . There
will be lots of "hoop-la" on Sunday here.
Joy
Joy, good to see you. And glad to see you are happy with your living arrangements - as am I. ;) I guess I need to turn the TV on - haven't seen the news that the "low" had developed into a hurricane. That's supposed to bring us some much-needed rain over the weekend. I know y'all certainly don't need any more.
My new love seat/bed has already been delivered this morning. They had said between 10 and 1, and they were here shortly after 9:30. :thumbup: It fits fine in the space and looks good. I must admit I haven't even sat in it or tried to open it yet. I need to get some double-bed sheets for it, and then I'll be ready for company. Y'all come visit sometime.
Morning, Buddies!
Joy....great to see you here. I hope Nate avoids you and TX.
Mary...loveseat/double bed sounds perfect for guests.
It's a cool 60 now and right where it should be for Oct. 5.
I'm off for a hair appt and then, I think, we'll tackle defrosting the chest freezer in the garage.
jane
Mary Z: You are very correct-----Rain is the last thing we need now. We have had
enough for a while
Good morning, I haven't posted for a couple of days. Did all y'all miss me?
Yesterday Freckles and I visited the residents at Baycrest 2nd floor while two other teams visited the Rehab and bedridden residents downstairs. Today Freckles and I along with 5 more teams will visit the Bay Area Hospital (the only hospital here). We don'\t go to the area where the joint replacement patients are the emergency waiting room, imaging waiting and a couple of other places. I have to go to the human services office and get a sticker put on my hospital badge that confirms I've had my flu shot. It's been a busy week.
We leave for Vancouver on Tuesday, Corey (the youngest son) will go with us to the Neuro-ophthalmologist, I am also taking the paperwork for Keith's Camaro so I can convince him to give Corey the car. I don't know why he wants to keep it here, he will never be able to drive again. Plus the Corvette is still here but that is Ok with me. He [probably will never let me drive the Vette.]
I'm back from the grocery and UPS. Everything is put away, I've had my yogurt and can finally relax!
Joy, last night our weather guy said that Nate was supposed to hit AL and come up here to Charlotte! I do hope he avoids LA. I don't know if AL needs the rain or not but we sure do. None of us need wind damage though.
Mary, so glad you got your love seat. It sounds like just the right thing for a small apartment.
Jane, wow 60 degrees! We're back up to 80 today, but our average is about 76. So not bad.
Marilyn, you have been busy with your visits. I know how nice it must be for the patients. I know you are dreading your long drive. It would be nice if K would give Cory the vette.
I got the makings for meat loaves and will make up about 5 of them tomorrow so that they will be in the freezer to have when I get home from rehab. I like to keep some in there anyway.
I'm not looking forward to our trip to Duke on Monday either. It is supposed to be rainy all day. I hope he can get finished and out of there so I can drive home before dark. We should. Our neighbor is going to come in and feed Bunny while we're gone.
Hi to Jeanne, Ginny, and Darlene. Sharon
None of the kids want the Vette. However on my side Forest would love to have the Ope,l as a project car. It is at least 45 years old, but I think Corey might take the Camaro.
I got up early this morning and weeded/cut out lots of ivy which is climbing up the side of my house near the place where the tree fell on the roof. I have about another 40 to 50 minutes of ivy disposal left--and will work on it tomorrow morning early if we don't get rain. But I'll have to be showered and dressed by 11:00 as Tim is coming over for our lunch date, stop at the bank, and also Kroger shopping, so a busy day ahead tomorrow.
Bridge was fun, but I didn't get great cards and didn't play the ones I did get very well. So not poor enough to get my quarter back (that's what low gets) and certainly not high enough for place 1 or 2!
I'm having leftovers for supper. It is cloudy now and we might get some rain this evening. It's possible that the hurricane in the Gulf will bring us some rain tomorrow or Saturday. I hope to get the ivy eliminated before that!
Sharon, my leg is not in a foot cast, but I must wear a brace which goes into my right shoe and is fastened to my calf with 2 straps. One is around the ankle and the other is just below my knee. It's not terribly uncomfortable, but is awkward when I'm weeding or other jobs down low. I hope the trip to Duke goes well. Have a safe trip!
Hi Joy. I hope the rain misses you--and it's great to see your post. Come back soon. My weatherman thinks the new hurricane is going to swerve toward Georgia. We'll get rain if he's right, but not as much wind.
Mary, your new love seat/bed sounds great and will be really nice when one or more of your girls visit. I've decided to go shorter with my hair, so am not going back to Bonney's hair dresser, but am going to walk down to Great Clips on Saturday a.m. for a haircut. Probably not as short as yours, but getting closer!
Jane, you're brave to start defrosting your extra freezer. Mine extra fridge gave up the ghost and I have to put everything in my newer fridge/freezer. So far that's working out OK.
Marilyn, I hope all goes well with Keith's exam--and am glad Corey can go with you. Good luck on convincing Keith to give Corey the car!
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Sharon...great planning ahead with stuff in freezer.
Marilyn...glad to hear Cory is going with you to also hear what the doc says. Since you're having to do all the driving, it's good you have a better car now and new tires. Can Cory help convincing K to get his legal affairs in order?
The defrost of the freezer went quickly. We also got rid of stuff that had been there too long, so it's in good shape until next summer, I'd guess.
jane
Finally got the okay from our insurance for the lumpectomy but now I have a cold !
Alpiner, I'm sorry about the cold. I hope it leaves soon so that you can get the lumpectomy ASAP!
Sleep well tonight, Every Buddy.
Sue
alpiner, glad you've finally got the insurance OK - hope the date is set soon.
Marilyn, like others, I'm glad Corey is going to the appointment with you. And like jane said, maybe he can help convince Keith to do some paper-signing.
Sue, I hope you enjoy your new haircut - and get good cuts at Great Clips. They've always done pretty well for me. With it short, at least for me, it seems to grow faster, so I really can't go much more than three weeks between cuts.
jane, kudos for getting the freezer defrosted. That was a job that John always did, and that we both hated. ;D
Sharon, glad you're getting some meals stocked up in the freezer. Have you ever thought of using Blue Apron or one of those other companies? I've heard good things about them.
We're supposed to get rain from Nate beginning Saturday night and all day Sunday - maybe as much as 3". We'll see.
Sleep well, Buddies!
How well I know that you cannot count on any absolutely positive path of a hurricane,
having been through a "FEW" in 88 years. However, Nate's prediction is now
that PROBABLY it will be Louisiana's "guest". >:(
Joy
Joy....hope it isn't too bad when it hits.
We're to have rain today and tomorrow...and I hope we do. Everything is so dry. Sybean harvest is about over...and those awful, biting orange beetles are everywhere. Corn harvest will have to wait a bit if we get the rains predicted.
Jane
Good morning! I've been outside and finished cutting the ivy back from the front wall of my house. Hot job, although I started before 8:00! I've showered and dressed for lunch and grocery shopping with Tim at 11:00, so am just going to sit down and read until he gets here.
Joy, our weatherman last night gave 2 alternative places for the hurricane to hit--one is to hit Louisiana and the other to veer toward Mobile and then up into Georgia. However, IMO hurricanes are somewhat unpredictable, but I'm getting out my hurricane lamp and my battery operated storm radio just in case. I do hope it misses you. Take care!
Mary, when I first moved here I had my haircut at Great Clips next to Kroger until they moved to another location. Now there is one again near Kroger and I'm planning to walk down there tomorrow morning and just walk in. I'm also taking my library bag with me and will stop at the library on the way home.
Not much else to report. I have to go make my grocery list and then I'll read until Tim gets here. We're also going to the bank to deposit the check USAA sent me for my insurance settlement.
I hope every Buddy has a good and pain free day.
Sue
Praise God....good news..the ultrasound report was a benign cyst...will repeat in a year...I am so relieved and Thanks to my God...I had my hair cut shorter..and I really like it...my yard man is here so best get off here...hope everyone has a good weekend...I thank you for your prayers as we continue to pray for Alpiner and others that need it..Darlene
Darlene :hb2:
Good news, Darlene.
Alpiner, try some Coldeez to speed up the end of your cold, then you can get your surgery scheduled. Good on the ins.
Joy, our weatherman changed to a more western path starting in NO also. Maybe it will change again. As it is, we may not get much rain which we need badly. None for over 20 days.
Sue, you must really be feeling better to get all the things done yoou are doing! Wonderful. Hope the new hair style suits you.
Mary, you are west of us, so you may get the rain and we won't.
I don't think I reported on Beltone. She didn't have the repair kit for my Seimens aids and called the company, but they said they no longer had one because they are too old. So today, I need to see if I can find a siemens vendor who does have the kit. If not, I'll have to bite the bullet and pay $5,o00 for a new pair. I really like the Beltone ones better. There is no tinny sound, much more natural. Because I have BC/BS ins, there is a large discount from the regular retail price, but 5,000 still sounds way too high to me. I'm still thinking about it.
Our financial advisor calle this AM at my request to discuss readjusting annuities and income before John turns 80 next Oct and his annuity stops. Decisions, decisions. We love our advisor though. We've had him for about 30 yrsl.
Sharon
When we were in Vancouver in August, Keith's sons had long talks with him. He4 was to have the paperwork done by the Wedding in September. and to give copies to the boys. We that didn't happen and I am sure they are going to be after him again to get it done. I have just about given up[ on requesting to be put on his checking account as a signer. I have to find the deed to the house so he can take care of that, I will probably have to go to a title company to get them to find the title Nola said she signed off at the divorce attorney's office.
How tough for you to have to deal with all that, Marilyn. I hope his kids will see that you're taken care of.
It's looking like Nate is going to come ashore right at "our" house in Gulf Shores - or just west of there, which would be worse. And that means Sue will probably get a lot of wind and rain. At least this one seems to be fast-moving. It's already cloudy here, and we're predicted to get 1-3" of rain with 40 mph gusts over tonight and Sunday. We can use the rain, but might wind up with some power outages. I hope Sharon gets some rain out of it, but that Joy doesn't get too much. This has been quite a year for hurricanes!
Darlene...GREAT NEWS! Did they drain the cyst? I had one of those and it had to be drained every year or so until the doc finally said it was time to take it out. Maybe they don't do that anymore. This was 30-35 yrs ago.
Marilyn....I hope you're putting your SS money and other $$ you have into a separate account in your name only. How does K think you're going to pay the bills if he's unable to? I guess he thinks he's going to live and be in good health forever. I hope his boys can talk some sense into him.
Mary...Gulf Shores and Orange Beach got hit so hard before, too...some, what? 15 yrs ago now?
Joy...hope you and your family are safe from this one.
Sharon...the aids are so expensive. I know we aid $3700 for one aid Ray needed. No insurance, of course. We did put them on our homeowners in case it's lost.
Sue...you have a lot more energy than I do to work outside like that. By this time of year, I've lost interest and just want to get the hostas cut down and the annuals pulled up and thrown away and the garden put to "bed" for the winter.
Jane...want know until I go in to Dr on the 17th...his office just called with the report....If any of you can think of important questions to ask on my appt...appreciate the feedback..Darlene
Just the questions you probably already have ready...
Will they drain the cyst? If it reappears, is it best to consider having it out?
jane, the last one I remember was in 2004, I think (don't remember name). That area didn't get hit quite as bad with Katrina.
Darlene, I've never had a cyst, so have not input. Just glad it is benign.
Marilyn, I would be at my wits end if I had no control of finances and my husband had some dementia. If the boys can't force him to do anything, can you talk to your lawyer about getting guardianship or something? Without your name on anything, you could really end up in a pickle. Talk to the boys if they don't bring it up.
Mary, we are already getting some rain. I didn't think we would get any until tomorrow. I hope Nate moves fast and is gone by the time I have to drive back from Durham. His appt is at 2:00, so if it doesn't take too long, we may be back by dinner. I hope your house in Gulf Shores doesn't sustain any damage. I know you and your family have made many happy memories there.
Jane, with the cool weather coming in at your house, I fully understand your wanting to shut down gardening for the year. Those of us in the South never completely stop. I'm still trying to convince myself to plant pansies. John will be gone the week before my surgery, so maybe I will do it then. I haven't put out any mums this year though I love them. Last year's didn't come back up this year. My hybiscus and pentas are still doing beautifully. Pulling them out seems like throwing money away, but they won't last much longer. The first hard frost will kill them.
I've washed my hair and read my SS lesson, but not much else. I still need to make those meat loaves. I never got them done yesterday. Sharon
Hi Buddies. It's 1:05 here and I'm home. I walked down to the Kroger shopping center to get a haircut from Great Clips. The young lady did a good job and it's very short, but it'll grow. then I walked back up that hill to the library and checked out books, plus enjoyed a great display about the "Bravehearts" program at our church. The Bravehearts are a group of young adults with disabilities who attend a daily program of enrichment activities, field trips, etc. They have instructors in daily living skills, art, music, and others. Their parents are very supportive of the program and our church members love being able to furnish room for them.
I got home in time to watch the 2nd quarter of the AU/Ole Miss game. We're ahead 38-10 and I'm happy about that, but the 2 SEC announcers sure have spent a lot of time extolling the virtues of our nemesis, Nick Saban--not very nice, IMO!
It took me 30 minutes to walk to Great Clips, 10 minutes back to the library and another 20 back home (I had to sit down at the top of the big hill to rest and a driver stopped to ask if I were OK. I said yes, just resting, so he drove on). I've showered, dressed, and had left over pizza for lunch. Not much more planned to the rest of the day except more football and probably starting on one of my new library books.
Have a great Saturday and I hope your teams win, unless you're pulling for Ole Miss!
Sue
Sherry, I have often thought about what would I do if he just keeps refusing to do anything. I am so fed up I would probably just walk away from it all and go live with Gilbert, Let the boys handle everything. But as his wife, I am told that the wife automatically gets half of everything, That could or could not be true.
Marilyn, I think I'd talk with a lawyer to see what my rights were before walking away from the situation. Maybe it's time to make that investment.
I hope Sue is okay. It looks like Nate is going just west of her location. It's raining here now, but still too dark for me to see the rain gauge to how much we've gotten so far. The wind is not due here for several hours.
We got about a third of an inch yesterday and so far nothing today, but it's predicted to hit us later this afternoon & night. I hope it's not too bad tomorrow when we're driving.
I got all my meat loaves (5) made yesterday. Froze 4 and had one for dinner with enough for tonight too. I did fairly well on my feet till the end, but I'm hurting today. Part of it may be the weather though. We did go to SS & church and stopped at HT to exchange a couple items that were wrong. Since I've gotten home, I've done 2 loads of laundry and had lunch. Not much else. John is off to a church financial meeting.
Because of the trip to Duke tomorrow and my knee next month, I won't be able to go to my book club meetings. I really wasn't too enthusiastic about the books, so I probably won't read them. I started the first one and while I agreed with most of what he was saying about the churches and LBGT people, I don't think I really want to wade through it all. It was written by a gay Christian man and relates the problems the church raises for gays and turns them away from the church. I don't think all churches do that, but certainly some do. The other one I haven't touched. Don't even know what it's about.
Going to pack an overnight bag for us this afternoon just in case we need it tomorrow. Hopefully not since I have 3 appts on Tues morning that I would have to call and reschedule. One is my mamm, one is a pre-op lab and the other a pre-op appt with my primary dr. So all important.
Nothing else going on here. Sharon
Sharon, now it's looking like there are tornadoes in your area. Be safe!
My NOAA weather alarm hasn't gone of yet, but I'll stay aware. Thanks. Sharon
My rain gauge shows 4" of rain so far, and we haven't had any bad winds. There was a tree down on the road near the Terrace. It didn't affect power here, though. Our weather guy has said that the hardest rain is almost over here, but still more predicted.
I had buckets of rain last night. About dark, the wind was really raging, so I went out on the deck and turned the wrought iron chairs upside down and went next door and asked David to come over and help me take the umbrella down and turn the table over, too. Thankfully nothing fell against the windows and nothing is broken. I woke up to more rain this morning and ate breakfast, read the paper, and dressed for Sunday School and church. Olyne picked me up at 9:30 for SS and we went to church together afterward and then the whole SS class went out to Jeanne's for the luncheon which her chef son prepared for us. We were celebrating Alice's 100th birthday.
Alice is an amazing women--sharp as a tack and although moves more slowly now, keeps up with many who are much younger. Her son, a retired MD lives with her. She moved to California to live with him when his wife died from B.C. and helped raise his daughters. They moved to Auburn when the girls were pre-teens. Both are out of school now and working in Atlanta.
It is still raining here, but not as hard. I've been watching TV and reading this evening and will go to bed shortly. I hope you've all had a good Sunday.
Sue
Sue, glad to hear you didn't have anything worse from the storm. I had put my umbrella down before the rain started, so I knew that wouldn't be a problem. The sun is shining now, and it's really steamy outside. I finally wound up with 4.6" of rain in my gauge - that's a lot!
Glad to hear our Southern Belles are safe. I hope Sharon has a good trip to Duke and John's eyes are ok.
Beautiful here...in the mid 60s. I've not got out to walk yet...need to do that.
I've been fussing with my laptop. The *&^% thing wouldn't boot up this morning....after many many tries and digging out the old Gateway, I got it up. My blood pressure was sure up, too.
Tomorrow is rain, so I think it's time I bit the bullet and went out and bought a new laptop. We'll probably end up at Best Buy, but I'll also look at Sam's Club.
jane
Texas weather...was 90 degrees yesterday...53 and rain today...CC
It's almost noon here. I've been out this morning to Olyne's home for our monthly Circle meeting. We had a nice group and a former member visited again--she has left our church and joined a more conservative Presbyterian congregation, but has kept up her friendships with us. I don't know which of our more liberal practices she doesn't like, and don't care to know. I'm just sorry she felt they (she and hubby) needed to do that. I miss her and am glad she still attends our Circle group.
It's sunny here and for once I don't have anything I want or need to do in my yard. My cleaning ladies were here this morning and just before they left were cleaning in my family room. One of them stood on a step stool to dust my book shelves and found water evidently leaking from the chimney outside. I'm making a note to tell Tim on Friday. We're having the roof replaced as soon as his friend who does roofing can get to it.
I have several books from the library which I have not yet read, so I have plenty to occupy my afternoon and the next day or two. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. Glad to hear everyone survived Nate okay. Mary you really got a lot of rain. I hope you needed it. We only got a half inch and need more. Some more is predicted, but so often it goes around us.
Our trip to Duke was uneventful as far as the drive goes. We got there early so were out by about 3:30 or so. We stopped for dinner on the way home, as my neighbor had fed Bunny lunch and dinner for us. As to the results, I don't know any more than I did before. Apparently, John is losing some of his peripheral sight for no discernible reason. The Dr. who is East Indian, thinks it may be nutritional :-\ :-\ so he ordered some blood tests and told us to come back in 2 weeks. When I explained that was impossible because of my surgery, he changed it to 2 months, so apparently it isn't urgent. It's really strange.
This AM, I went in to see my primary dr, got a flu shot and another chest xray, then went to Ballentyne for a lab test and my mammogram. They had put me down for a routine, rather than diagnostic one, so I won't know anything till they mail me a letter. I got home a little before lunch.
Sue, it's good you're getting that roof replaced soon! Glad your porch furniture was okay and that your lawn work is done.
Darlene, that's way too hot for Oct!! At least in my book.
Jane, sorry your laptop needs to be replaced. If it's not one thing, it's another.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon, glad your trip was uneventful. But I know how frustrating "results" (or lack of them) can be.
Sue, it shouldn't be a surprise that you had a small leak after your roof damage and all the rain from Nate. I hope you don't get a lot of rain before the new roof gets put on. You probably should tell Tim about the leak before you see him on Friday.
Darlene, I remember those fun temperature swings in Texas. Not fun.
I have a dropped ceiling in my bathrooms, and I noticed one of the pieces looked stained and possibly damp yesterday. I poked at it with a hanger, and it went right through. Oops. Maintenance came and replaced the piece, but there will obviously be more leaking anytime it rains. Fortunately the new owners are in the process of getting bids to have the roof replaced - not an inconsiderable expense, but definitely necessary.
I sure hope we get some results from Keith's eye appointment this time, at least tell us if it can be fixed or not. I don't want to be driving to Portland during in the winter months, too much snow and rain. Too darn cold etc.
Sorry, you weren't able to get any new info on John, Sherry. Keith's peripheral vision is so sporadic and limited as well as his depth perception. He is a danger to himself and anyone else if he were to drive. He really scared me the last time he drove me to an eye appointment last year.
Marilyn...if the doc doesn't say he can't drive directly, I'd suggest trying to take him aside and tell him to spell it out explicitly to Keith and Cody. Sometimes men don't hear what they don't want to hear, I think. :coolsmiley:
Cool here after a day of rain and t'storms yesterday. More on Friday and Sat.
We're going to Iowa City tonight for the King and I stage production, staying overnight and home tomorrow.
I did buy a new computer, but I was too tired last night to try and start with it. My old one, I've just left on and closed the lid, so it comes up. The problem, I think, is the darn "start " thing on the keyboard, so this way I stay "up."
I'm off to bridge and lunch and then we'll head to IC when I get home and enjoy our overnight "get away." Easy to please old retired people! 8)
jane
jane, I second what you suggested to Marilyn about getting the doctor to chime in. I hope you and Ray have a good "night out" and that the production is a good one. It's such fun to see that on stage.
Nothing exciting going on around here this week. I hope all the Buddies are doing well.
Sounds like fun, Jane. I haven't seen the stage performance but loved the movie. Don't blame you for not trying the new computer till you're feeling fresh and focused. Have fun at bridge.
I'm going to the hearing center as I said yesterday at 3:30. Nothing important before then.
I did try to log in at the Chewy dogfood site and even when I clicked the forgot the password and got a new one, it still wouldn't take it. Guess I'll go old school and call them. Her 17 lb bag is apparently going to last her 3-4 months. I have one more canister full, but I don't want it to run out while I'm in rehab.
Marilyn, I hope you get results from K's eye appt too. It's so frustrating to be asked to return and return, especially when it is so far like his and John's are. As it turned out, he counteracted the dilation in J's eyes and he was able to drive home, but it is still better for me to be with him as navigator and just in case. Last time, they didn't counteract the dilation and he couldn't see well enough to drive. I agree with Jane also on having the dr. tell K he can't drive.
Hi Mary. We live exciting lives, don't we?
I was so tired from the trip and from all the appts yesterday and early rise as well, that I slept in till after 9:00 today. I could have slept longer, but forced myself to get up. Hi to all. Sharon
Hi Buddies. I've been out to bridge today, had pretty good cards and won the second prize (75 cents. We are really big rollers here in Auburn!) Our hostess gave each of us a chocolate covered candy apple to take home. I don't know if she made them or bought them. I took mine over to April and David's for them to give to April's daughter, Adrienne, who stays with them over the weekends.
Marilyn, I agree with Jane and Mary about approaching the eye doctor out of hearing of Keith and Cody and explain how the situation REALLY is. I think he/she should be most emphatic about the importance of Keith's not getting behind the wheel of a car. Cody should realize that if he were to have an accident. he could be sued for everything he owns!
Sharon, has the doctor at Duke given you and John alternate treatments that might help this eyes? I can't imagine losing my sight and dread the thought of being unable to read. I know it must be frustrating for both of you. I hope you can catch up on your sleep soon.
The evening news is on and it's time for a little something to eat and to choose what I'll watch after the news or whether I will read. I have a new Patrick Henry novel about an Irish doctor, his family, patients, and friends. This one goes back and forth from Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly's combat experience and surgical training during WWII and the present day in the small village of Ballybucklebo where he is the lead surgeon/doctor and is training 2 younger doctors. Pretty interesting and well written, especially if you know and enjoy hearing about small village life in Ireland.
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. It's almost 11:00 this morning and I've just finished my morning walk and I'm pooped--not because of the walk, but it's the heat. We're having highs in the 80's until hopefully cooler temps during the weekend. Fall is having a hard time getting to Auburn this year! I slept later this morning and was moving slowly, so didn't get outside until after 10:00.
I don't have much planned for today. I'm caught up on laundry and the house is still clean from the Molly Maids work on Tuesday. I don't think I'll work outside as it's just too hot. If the front flower beds are shady this afternoon I might pull weeds.
Marilyn, I do hope you can get some legal protection as Keith's wife--and SOON! You are the one who is taking care of him and you shouldn't be shoved aside because his sons haven't help him arrange his will.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Dreary, gloomy, little drizzle kind of day. We got home about noon. We stopped in at the new Trader Joe's in Iowa City (only the second one in Iowa) and got some things and a lovely fall bouquet that was reasonable. They just opened last Friday, so were still quite busy.
We also stopped at a yarn shop in a 'burb of Cedar Rapids so I could stock up on purple and lavender yarn for this winter's knitting of baby caps for the hospital's Shaken Baby Awareness month.
Ray enjoyed The King and I. I'm so-so on these musicals. It's nothing I'd ever seek out on my own, but he enjoys them. I'm glad we stayed overnight and got a good night's sleep.
I'm about to tackle the new laptop, so if you hear frustrated screaming suddenly, it's just me frustrated by a new system!! :knuppel2:
jane
Hi Gals. Sue, glad you had good bridge yesterday. Good to take a break from the heat today as far as weeding goes. I did catch up on my sleep. The dr hasn't given us any specifics yet. He wanted the results from the lab tests first.
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John and I had dental appts this morning. I was fine, he had 2 cavities. I think my electric tooth brush works much better than the regular ones. After that, we came home for lunch then went to the rehab center to scope it out. It is very clean and nice and is the one recommended by the dr. It is also fairly close to us.
After that, we went to the grocery and got that put away. Tomorrow is a free day!!! Yea!!!
Jane, I love musicals, as long as the music isn't today's music. Glad you had a nice time and found your yarn.
Joc called last night. She said the dr said she should deliver in another 1.5 weeks!! Her due day was the 29th. They haven't decided definitely on his name. They have 3 in mind and will see which one seems to suit him best.
No other news here. Hi to everyone. Sharon
Where is everyone?
BTW, if you buy things online, sign up for EBates. YOu can get cash back on purchases. So far I have earned $13.50, not a lot but better than nothing.
Nothing happening here.
Sharon
I'm here, Sharon - nothing going on here, either. We're getting ready to have some excitement, though. Getting a new roof on this place is due to start on Monday. The shingles were delivered today (I had to move my car - guess that's where they were going to put them). It should be messy and noisy for a while. :thumbup:
Great lunch with friends, and in an hour, we're going out for supper. We're both going to be stuffed.
Lots of rain and thunder and lightning here. It's supposed to last through tomorrow.
jane
Lucky Jane! No cooking for her today.
Mary, you better find somewhere to go when they start doing the roofing! Headache city!
Sharon
Tim and I had a nice lunch at Amsterdam Café before we went to Kroger. I didn't need much today, so when we came home, Tim did a few "honey do" chores for me. Put new light bulbs over my bathroom sink, fixed my meds for next week, and checked out the place where my maid service noticed the roof had been leaking. We're hoping it doesn't rain again before the roofer can get here!
I'm planning a quiet evening with a new mystery by Tami Hoag to read before bedtime, but after the news shows at 6:00 and 7:00. TCM has had disappointing movies for almost a month. Last night I watched the first half of the Carolina pro team--don't remember the name, but Cam Newton is the quarterback. They had the game well in hand at the end of the half, so I gave it up then.
I hope you've all had a nice day--and will have a nice weekend.
Sue
It's finally cooling off, with lower humidity. It almost feels like fall.
And speaking of "fall", Jean had a monster one yesterday. No concussion, but a huge laceration across her forehead. Fortunately, after the ambulance ride, a plastic surgeon stitched her up in the ER. The black eyes are a lovely addition. Poor baby!
Sharon, have you ever heard anything about John's eye appointment?
Sue, glad that Tim has seen the newly discovered leak. I'm sure he'll take care of it for you.
I hope everybody has a good weekend, and that all your teams win their ballgames.
Sue...you're so fortunate, as you know, to have Tim there to know what needs to be done and to do it!
Mary....OUCH for your Jean. It sounds as if she took a nasty tumble.
We had a nice supper....fish fry ...very rural Iowa for a Friday night outing...and 25 miles or so away. We got there early enough it was still light and still light when we drove home. There are a lot of deer along those country roads and rutting season is almost upon us. But the rains had really about stopped, so it was a safe trip.
More rain tomorrow, so I plan to play with this new laptop, read, and maybe do some knitting as I watch college football. Not a bad way for me to spend a wet and gloomy Saturday.
jane
Wet, dreary day here...perfect for being inside and watching football and reading and working on this laptop. So far, I've gotten the external DVD installed,Office 365 and connected laptop to wireless printer. I still have a new Quicken to install. But, I take breaks in between...easier on my nerves!!
Hope you're all having a good Saturday.
jane
Hi Gals. This is the third time I have tried to post and my cursor keeps jumping around and then things disappear and are deleted. It's weird. I just re booted and we'll see if it works better now.
Sue, it sounds like Tim is on top of everything for you. You're lucky to have him nearby. The Carolina team is the Panthers and we ended up losing 28-23, Boo!
Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about Jean's fall but glad she didn't get a concussion. John won't hear anything about his eyes until his Dec 4 appt, or at least I don't expect to unless it's something urgent.
Today is John's birthday and also that of our next-door neighbor, so we are all going out for dinner at Bravo's, an italian restaurant we like. Two of the kids have called so far.
Melanie & Sangmin ended up buying a house in Citrus Hills, FL. They will have to do some reno on it but not a lot. It looks really pretty in the pictures. 2020 sq ft. They plan to use it just for the winters. If and when they sell their big house, they will probably buy a condo in Bloomington, IN for the rest of the year. They have a son in Indpls and their daughter is in Minneapolis, so they don't want to be too far away. The FL place is an "Easy Care Villa" with all maintenance outside and landscaping done for them, an important thing for a 2nd house.
John is going to take a bridge cruise in Oct next year to celebrate his 80th. It's not something that I am interested in at all since I get seasick and don't play duplicate. He also wants to take a family trip to New Zealand in April 2019 which is the earliest Tauck has reservation room for. So far, all 3 kids want to go. Maybe, just maybe I'll get strong enough to go as well. That would make it really special to have all 7 of us go. So far, I'm just dreaming though. Lots of rehab before then.
My computer seems to be doing okay now. Cross your fingers. Sharon
We just got back from Portland, my husband had to see a neuro-ophthalmologist, we were informed that the vision part of his brain has atrophied. although he can see well straight ahead, he has no peripheral vision and no depth perception. The atrophy is caused from early on-set Alzheimer's dementia. He father had the same thing so it is a possibility that It is inherited. His long-term memory is pretty much intact however his short-term memory is terrible, He forgets things he has been told 10 minutes ago. His son's want me to apply for guardianship also a Durable Power of Attorney I think both do just about the same things. I need to check up on the procedure for the state of Oregon
He has now been told by 5 doctors that there is no way he will ever be able to drive a car again. The Dr. up north has referred him to a neurologist here. Who may recommend that he also take a drug called Namenda on top of the Aricept he is already taking. Keith doesn't realize how bad he really is, he is in denial as far as his memory goes.
There it is, I have a rough road ahead of me and can use all the prayers I can get. They did give me a handout on what kinds of things I need to change in the house to protect him from hurting himself when the time comes that he gets worse. Also for me to make sure I have help so I don't get stressed out.
Marilyn,, you do truly have a rough road ahead. My heart goes out to you. You definitely need to find some way to get some respite for yourself from time to time - even if it's getting someone to stay with him (when it becomes necessary) so you can do your Furry Friends visits. Very good advice from his sons - I hope they're going to help you out with what's needed. Lots of hugs going your way.
Mary, I'm sorry to hear about Jean's fall, the stitches, and I'm sure a painful headache! I'm glad there was no concussion.
Jane, I am indeed thankful that Tim lives nearby. He has been the difference between me being able to stay in my home or moving into a facility. I am able to fix meals, do the laundry, and other simple chores, as well as yard work, but it helps to have a cleaning service every other week and Tim stopping by at least twice a week to check on me. I do wish I could go back to driving, though. We've kept my car here and I'm hoping to be able to drive it when I get this brace off my right leg.
Sharon, I didn't stick with the Panthers after the first half. I am a bit disappointed in Cam as he has lost that wonderful "helpful attitude" that he had here. He tutored 3 little boys at a local Elementary School each year he played at AU. Now he seems to believe all the hype and is not as involved in that kind of thing as far as I know. There have also been reports of not so nice comments about women recently. I don't know if that is true or just rumor.
Our AU Tigers lost to LSU this afternoon. We played really well in the first half, but sort of fell apart toward the end of the second. I'd hoped we'd go undefeated until we meet Alabama in the last game.
We lost to Clemson in the first game by only one TD--so I was proud of them then.
Marilyn, you have my sympathy for the situation with Keith. I am having memory issues with short term memory and know it's hard on Tim -- and Bill and Jon are very concerned although they don't have to deal with it. I take a generic for Aricept and think it's helping. My long term memory is still very good. We write all appointments, bridge games, and other activities on my calendar and I check it daily. It helps. Have his sons helped you get him to write a will? I think they understand that you are the one who needs help with him.
Have a nice weekend, every Buddy.
Sue
:)Sue----I t was truly an IMAZING win last night for our LSU tigers!!!!!!! To come from behind from 20points for Auburn and zero for LSU and WIN 27-23 in the last minute of the game was unbelievable to say the least. Our coach, Orgeron, is new
for us ---Miles leaving last year----but he has done a great job(Yes, he is a Louisiana
"coon-ass" (excuse my "French")
Joy
Windy Sunday greetings and half way through Oct already!
Marilyn...Sure hope Cody and the other two guys help you get what you need to care for K. I hope you can get good legal advise quickly and get the "boys" to support you in that guardianship and POA now. They surely know well how stubborn their dad is.
Nothing much except some laundry and football planned for today.
Jane
Jane, I believe you mean Corey
Marilyn, my prayers go out to you in this difficult situation. I'm so glad Cory is supporting the idea of your getting guardianship and POA. It definitely seems needed. What scares me about what you said was that he was losing his peripheral vision due to the alzheimers. John is losing his peripheral vision as well. I don't think he has alzheimers yet, but he does get forgetful at times and his sister has alzheimers. Like I said, scary. But at least we have all our paperwork done.
We're back from SS & church and I have the first load of laundry in. Not much else planned for the day.
Joy, it's fun to watch such a close game, but I doubt Sue enjoyed it. Congrats to LSU.
Sue, Cam has a foundation set up to help children and does a lot for them, particularly at Christmas, however not a lot is advertised. I hadn't heard about other women in his life. I have been disappointed that he hasn't married the mother of his 2 children though.
It was cool yesterday and this morning but the sun is out and it's warming up now. Sharon
Yes, I did, Marilyn. Thought I'd typed "Cory" but see it's with an e. Sorry to get his name wrong.
All three of Kieth's sons, Dr. Craig Riley, Kyle and Corey want me to get guardianship over all his affairs, financial and medical, they want me to get everything put into my name.
Sherry the Dr said that the vision part of his brain shows atrophy and no cyst is there, the atrophied part of the brain controls the Peripheral and depth vision. He has some but not much of both. He sees things in the middle of the road that are actually on the side or the curb. His official diagnosis was Dementia/Alzheimers. The Neurologist here will confirm that DX or tell us something different. Just have to wait now and see. I can't wait too long though because he could go full blown Alzheimers in a very short time or not.
Prayers for you Marlyin...I had POA on my husband..on. Medical...finances....everything....so glad I did....although this mind was sharp up to day he died...no memory problems or other...hope everyone's having a great Sunday...supposed to be in the 40s tonight.....I plan to go to bed early and read....the book I'm reading is The Paradigm...very interesting....Darlene
His mind.....
Hi Buddies. It's hot and muggy here today. Olyne picked me up for SS and church. I came home, fixed and ate lunch and took a "reading rest" on my bed afterwards. I've just put my trash containers and the large bin out on the curb, so I've finished "ship's work" for the day.
I have an appointment for my annual exam with my Opthalmologist (sp?) at 8:40 tomorrow morning. A village friend will pick me up between 8:15 and 8:30, so I'll have to get up and dressed before 8:00. A friend from church died last week and the funeral is tomorrow at 2:00. Olyne will pick me up at 1:30. We are not going to stay for the reception in Baird Hall after the funeral. We'll be able to sign the register in the sanctuary when we go in for the funeral.
Joy, I was disappointed with our Tiger's loss, but not surprised when our second half play broke down. It was pretty hot and all your Tiger fans were pretty loud cheering on your Tigers. I don't think AU has won very many games down at your stadium! And I'm familiar with the term "coon ass". My daughter-in-law Stacie is one!
Jane, which of the NFL teams are your favorites? I don't watch them on Sundays, but occasionally will check out the Thursday night games.
Sharon, I didn't even know that Cam has 2 children--but I'm not surprised. His personality seems to have changed since his student days--it's too bad because he was such a good guy here--tutored young black first and second grade boys every Monday during football season and did other nice things for people in our community. I think all that money he gets has somehow affected his sense of values. I did hear that prior to coming to AU he had some moral problems at his prior school--which I think was Florida. I can't confirm that, though.
Marilyn, I have been taking the generic for Aricept for a year. It's Donepezil and seems to help. I have great long term memory, but my short term memory is not so great. I have to write everything down on my calendar and check it daily so that I don't miss appointments, bridge games, grocery shopping, etc. This is a result of 6 weeks last summer of testing and games with a friend who is a clinical psychologist. I still play pretty well at the bridge table and read lots of novels--something almost daily. Has Keith's doctor mentioned Aricept? Medicare and my Tri-Care for Life supplement pay for it for me.
I just turned on my TV and it's only 5:30--and I'm appalled. Grantchester is on and it's only 5:30! It came on at 7:00 last year.
Hi Darlene, you posted when I was ready to check out. Enjoy your book this evening!
Have a nice evening, Buddies.
Sue
Monday morning greetings...and no rain, but likeDarlene, much cooler. There could have been pockets of frost as temps were in the 30s.
Massage on the agenda for today and my achy muscles and joints need it.
Jane
Good Texas morning...nice and cool..already got my walk in....I have a hair question...mine needs something..you ladies that get foils to ur hair...do u get hi lites or low items and how often do you have to have it done...who ever cares to comment...my grey needs something...don't really want a full color...have a great week..Darlene
Good morning, Jane and Darlene and whoever else is looking in now. I've just returned from my annual visit with my ophthalmologist and everything is OK. Just need to go back in a year for another exam. So that's a relief.
While I was in his office, the temperature has dropped and I have added a sweat shirt to keep me warm today. My eyes still have that dilated affect, so might wait a while to read this morning. I really should go to a funeral at my church at 2:00, but think I will stay home instead. Bonney is out of town with her sister for the wedding of Bonney's son Bill in Tennessee. She would have taken me if she were home. Harvey, the deceased, was a retired professor at AU and his wife died about 8 years ago. He's been ill for a while.
It's cloudy and dark outside now, was clear when I arrived at the doctor's office. I hope if it does rain, it won't be hard and no more leaking from around the chimney.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, glad you got a good report from the eye appointment. I see my doc every 6 months - and I think I'm due around Thanksgiving. I'm thinking I'll be needing some new glasses then. At least I have insurance for that.
Glad we're all getting some cooler temperatures. Ours changed dramatically last night when a cold front came through. We got an inch of rain here overnight, and today is clear and crisp - highs to be only in the 60s! I got to wear a jacket this morning. I had placed a pickup order at Walmart for this morning, so got that on the way home from the Y/coffee. That's the greatest thing since sliced bread! Y'all know how I hate shopping, so being able to order what I want online and then just pick it up outside the store is fabulous for me!
I Skyped with Jean last night. She looks (and feels) so much better. Her eyes are still black, and the color is moving down her face, but the swelling is down considerably. I may have said - the cut across her forehead was about 4" long, in a V-shape from the the outside of one eyebrow to the outside of the other - really awful looking - lots of stitches. Since a plastic surgeon did the repair, it should heal fairly well, though.
Happy Monday to all the Buddies!
I finally got insurance approval for the lumpectomy . Now waiting for a call from the oncologist for appt . I have been in limbo since August regarding this lumpectomy , first to see if I needed it . I have had a bronchial condition & still coughing so now will need to wait for it to clear up .
Alpiner, I'm appalled at how long it has taken to get you to the lumpectomy stage. I was diagnosed on Jan. 3 and had my surgery on Jan 15!! Checking out insurance coverage has gotten to be a big obstacle in getting things scheduled. I had to have mine checked for everyone of my surgeries and procedures this summer, even tho nothing had changed!!
Mary, tell Jean to get some Arnica cream or gel and use it at least twice a day. It will fade the bruises much faster than normal. She can get it OTC at most any drugstore. I used it when they messed up my arm with multiple IV's 2 weeks before my reunion. By the time of the reunion they weren't even visible unless you knew they were there. Jean really must have taken quite a fall to cause all that damage. It's cool here too.
Sue, good on the eye appt. I had one in August. Some decrease in vision but not enough for new glasses. She also said I have a cataract that will probably need to come out in a year or two. Whoopee! I really don't know if Cam has changed. The mother of his 2 children lives in Atlanta. Don't know why he hasn't married her or moved her here. Lots of negative comments about his not marrying her. He does still do quite a bit with kids and has a Foundation established. Not sure of what all it does, but know he helps out with educational supplies and Christmas gifts. He is a showboater though. He makes me laugh.
Jane, it sounds like your new computer is all setup now. Good for you. I still haven't gotten my Echo connected. I'm going to have to have help with that.
Not much planned today, just trying to clean up and organize my den some more. Sharon
Darlene....years and years ago I had hi-lites, then called "frosting" on my hair. I haven't had anything for years, but the grey was getting to me, too, so I've been getting foil "low lites" she calls it....a kind of carmel brown. I've been three times, now, about 4-6 weeks apart. I still have some grey, but not like I had before. I'm ok with it as it is now. She said some people come once a month, others every 6 weeks...depends on how fast your hair grows, I guess.
Alpiner...hope things go more quickly now for you and you can get this behind you.
Mary...how did Jean fall? It sounds as if she really hurt herself.
Just in the low 60s now, and I've had my massage which felt wonderful. Hunching over this laptop had my shoulder and back muscles very tense.
I need to get out after my lunch and walk. The rain had put a stop to that.
jane
I got a call from the breast doctor's office this morning about setting up surgery . I told the person calling I have bronchitis . We went ahead with scheduling a pre-op visit with the doctor for November 1 , surgery will be November 9 , need to be at the hospital at 7:00 a.m. , with surgery at 1:00 p.m. No breakfast , only clear liquids but I can have black coffee . I should be over this bug by then .
Sharon, thanks for reminding me about Arnica. I told her about rubbing Vitamin E into the laceration area to lessen the scar visibility.
jane, she tripped and fell, hitting her face on the edge of the large city-furnished recycle bin (which is almost as big as she is). Fortunately, she didn't hit anything really hard, so didn't have a concussion.
alpiner, I'm glad you've finally gotten the surgery scheduled. It's always the wait/wait/wait thing that drives you crazy. Hugs!
Oh, Mary, poor Jean. I can see myself doing something like that!
Alpiner....now things are moving along for you.
Jane
Thanks for the good wishes, jane.
We did a little better at duplicate tonight - came in third out of 9 pairs, and earned a quarter of a master point.
Sleep well, Buddies!
Lovely Tues. here and to be warmer than yesterday.
I'm thinking maybe we will start to cut back the hostas. We have a lot of them, and it'll take a bit. However, it'll be a start.
I also need to think about packing for a long weekend in Wisconsin. We're headed up to Nephew and wife's new place and it's a 6 hour drive from here, it looks like. We'll leave from Dbq after my mammo on Thurs.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies - a lovely clear morning here. I'm just back from Silver Sneakers. Next for the day is lunch and maybe a nap. ;)
jane, I'd imagine Wisconsin will be pretty this time of year. We did a photo workshop once in the UP of Michigan about this time of year and the fall colors were lovely. Enjoy - both the trip and having the mammogram done for another year.
Alpiner, so glad you are scheduled and know what to expect. Now get over that bronchitis.
Darlene, I forgot to comment yesterday on highlights. My hair is dark blonde with about 1/3 gray mixed through. Not really obvious but makes it look mousy, so I get highlights. She does the cap kind. It does seem more natural. I only get them done every 2-3 months.
Mary, you're so good about your swimming and Silver Sneakers. Wish I lived near you, maybe you could motivate me. After my surgery of course! Great on the duplicate.
Jane, I'm jealous of the massage. I could use one about now too. I hope you have a good mamm and a wonderful trip up to WI. John grew up in Rockford, IL on the WI border. It is a pretty state.
My cleaning lady was here this AM and this afternoon, a guy is coming to detail and wax my car. He uses steam for the detailing. I do hope he does a good job. Haven't had him before but he was one of the vendors at the clubhouse a couple weeks ago. I've been organizing things in my den, but still have a lot to do.
Have a nice Fall day everyone. Hi of 60 here!! Sharon
BRRR! It's chilly here this morning. When I walked this morning about 9:00 I wore a long sleeved sweat shirt over my polo shirt and slacks and I was pretty cold when I returned home. I am not a fan of cold weather! Our farm was 50 miles south of here and much warmer. I like the summers and fall, winter is chilly and mostly rainy, and March can be very cool, too. My grandmother would tell me my blood is thin!
I've written some checks for the mailman to take back to the Post Office, fixed and ate lunch, and am going to lie down on my bed and read this afternoon after I get the rest of the kitchen cleaned up.
Alpiner, I'm glad you have a date for the surgery now and time moves along quickly for you. I'm hoping all goes well and you'll soon be home again feeling well.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
We worked in the yard this morning, cutting back the hostas with an electric hedge clipper. The kid who's doing our yard will rake it all up, I hope, or it'll be there next week. :coolsmiley:
I need to get out and walk now that I've rested from the morning's work. Then I need to help my friend Kathy with her Nook. She doesn't understand how to download digital borrows from our regional library database.
Have a good Tuesday
jane
Hi Jane. I'm wondering where the other Buddies are this afternoon. I've been out since 8:00 a.m. this morning. I had a state Garden Club meeting which started with coffee at 10:00. My bridge friend Carolyn is also a Garden Club member and fellow officer, so she picked me up. It take about 2 hours to drive up to the town where the meeting was held. We had coffee and goodies first, then the business meeting which took more than 2 hours. We got some ideas for meetings, had a talk from a retired Naval Officer who lives near the town where the meeting was held. Then we had a buffet luncheon which was very tasty and were able to come home after that. Carolyn drove us the long way because she wanted to show me where she and her late husband first lived in Alabama. They were former residents of Indiana where he was a pharmacist at one of the Indiana universities before moving to Auburn.
It's chilly here at 5:00, down to 72* and still no heat and it's expected to be much lower by bedtime. I'm hoping my phone call to the electrician who services my heating and A.C. systems is able to come tomorrow morning before 11:00 or on Friday before 11:00 as I am going to bridge tomorrow and out to lunch and shopping with Tim on Friday.
Not much else to report this evening. I hope all have had a good day.
Sue
It's been really quiet in here today. I think this is when jane was going out of town. She's the one who usually gets us going in the mornings.
Nothing exciting going on around here. I got out to swim and coffee, then got my mani/pedi. My great nail tech drew a spider web on my thumbnails - she always wants to do something fun.
But today is a special day...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHARON!!! :hb2: :hb2:
Mary, thanks for the reminder of Sharon's birthday! I'll second that.
Happy, Happy birthday, Sharon! And many more and may they be healthy ones!
I left home at 8:00 a.m. to travel to Sylacauga, AL, to attend the annual state Garden Club meeting--with committee reports preceded by a coffee with homemade sweets and savories. It was held at the Presbyterian Church in Sylacauga. After the lengthy reports and a patriotic presentation by a retired Navy Captain, we had a buffet luncheon which was very tasty. Afterwards we each received a wrapped gift and started for home. It was a long day, but enjoyable except for the length of the reports.
It's very chilly here this evening. I have been sitting in my den since 5:00 watching the evening news on NBC and PBS and then listening to music on one of the classical stations on the TV. I've been re-reading a favorite paper back book as I finished the books I picked up at the library on Saturday. I will return them on this coming Saturday and bring more home. I've decided to look for paper back books there as they will not be as heavy to carry up hill.
I'm hoping that Chris, the electric and gas maintenance man will be able to come here tomorrow to re-start my furnace. I've had to get out my de Longhi electric heater to heat my den this evening. I'm just about ready to go to bed and it will be uncomfortably chilly in there, so may move the heater to my bedroom for a bit more reading.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Good Morning, Buddies.
Sue....hope your furnace man called.
I updated my Ipad last nightand I find the keyboard has changed. More letters available by sliding down in a key. That will take some getting used to.
I hope Sharon had a Happy Birthday. I posted to her on Facebook, but forgot to add it here.
Today is the Big Squeeze, and that always makes me anxious. It's screening so I only know it's ok if I don't get the dreaded call to come back for more. We're headed to Wisconsin as soon as I'm free for that, so it'll be a fun weekend. My doc appt, usually a week after the mammo, was rescheduled for a few days later, as he will be in surgery next Thurs. I've seen my surgeon for these follow-ups since my onc moved many, many years ago.
I hope Joy and GinnyAnn and Jeanne are all well and just busy. We miss their posts.
Have a great weekend! I'll be back in touch when we get home.
Jane
It's almost 9:00 a.m. and I'm hoping that Greg will show up any minute. The temperature inside my house is at 66* and that's pretty chilly. I don't know what it is outside, but I was pretty chilly when I went outside to pick up my newspaper.
Jane, I hope your "big squeeze" goes well today. It's always a scary thing to go in and have to wait on the results. Let us know as soon as you can. How's the "mini vac" going? (that's what Kris calls their short trips!).
My Thursday bridge group meets today at Terri's house. I think Olyne will pick me up on her way there. I sure wish Tim and my doctor will clear me for driving--and soon--but so far there is no indication that will be the case. Being sidelined without driving privileges is the PITS!
Have a great day, every Buddy.
Sue
Happy Birthday Sharon.....hope everyone is having great day...Darlene
Thank you for all the nice birthday wishes. I had a lovely day. I put a pot roast in the crock pot with veggies in the AM so I wouldn't have to do any work for dinner. We went out last Sat. to celebrate. Then I decided I wasn't going to stay home alone on my birthday, so I dropped off cleaning, dropped off and renewed a book aat the library and then drove up to Pineville to get my Stein Mart fix. Didn't buy much, just a nice black cardigan & some earrings & a new dop kit for John. The zipper broke on the one I got him 56 yrs ago!! Think he got his money's worth? Then I went to Babys R Us to get a gift for the new grandson soon to arrive. I found the cutest "onesies"--a pkg of 4 for first Halloween, TG, Christmas, & Ny's. I also got a couple books for Harrison including one called "Big Brother". Then I went next door to World Market and barely got in the door when I realized I had exceeded my strength and back tolerance, so came home then. Talked to all 3 kids, got lots of cards, and a beautiful bouquet of fall flowers in a basket from Brian.
I talked to Brian for a long time and got caught up on all of his news. He does have a new job at Scott AFB beginning Nov. 6. It deals with simulators for the C-17's etc, so up his line. He isn't excited about it, but will do until he finds something more challenging. He's been really busy with renovation, painting, etc on their "new" old house in Belleville, IL
Sue, was your friend's husband at Butler or PUrdue? If he was at Butler, either John or Melanie might have known him. If so, let me know his name. Hope you got your heat on. I need to call and get our furnace checked, but it isn't turned off and comes on automatically when it is too cold.
Jane, I am waiting for the results of my Mammogram also. Hate that. Hope you have a safe drive and a nice visit in WI.
Mary, bet your nails look great. Mine are in sad shape at the moment. I kept regular polish on for too long. I need to keep special strengthening polish on because of the chemo I had. I have about 3 or 4 that split & tear & break unless I really take care of them. I also take Biotin which is good for nails. I loved it when I had acrylic nails when I was teaching, but that was before the BC.
Hi to Darlene, Ginny, Jeanne and Joy, and of course, Marilyn. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up since 7:30, snuggled in for that extra 30 minutes! I've had breakfast, showered and dressed for lunch with Tim and Kris, then shopping at Kroger with Tim before coming home. We'll go to Amsterdam Café for lunch--our favorite.
Chris, the electrician/furnace guy came yesterday morning. He went under the house and turned on the furnace and found one part that had to be replaced which he had in his truck, so it is all fixed and running. It is a bit warmer today, but still "fallish" so it will probably come on for a short time after it gets dark here.
Jane, I hope you get the mammo results soon. When I have mine at the Cancer Clinic in Montgomery, I am told not to get dressed until the radiologist reads them--which is immediately--and that is in case another picture is needed because of something he or she has seen. Because of the distance down there, I have agreed with Tim that I will start seeing Kris's doctor here in Opelika and I don't know what the procedure here is for a mammo. I would hope that the wait is not several days to a week! I'd be a nervous wreck.
Darlene, I hope you're having a great day, too. It's bright and sunny here and I'm looking forward to lunch out with Tim and Kris.
Sharon, it sounds as if you had a nice birthday with John and a great shopping trip yesterday. My friends are both Purdue graduates and also taught here at AU. They've lived in Alabama a long time. His first job here was as a pharmacist at a drug store in a small town north of here. I'm not sure of what her field was. She is still active with various groups at AU. He died 2 years ago. My nephew, Linda's oldest, is a graduate of Butler as is his wife. They are both educators--he's a principal and she's a special ed teacher.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. GinnyAnn and Joy, we'd like to hear from you!
Sue
Good Morning from Oregon. We had a lot of rain yesterday, thunder and heavy rain during the night. One of the cats was sleeping on our bed when the thunder hit and scared that cat so bad he ran off the bed and hid. We couldn't find him until. he came out from wherever he was this morning. Freckles doesn't like that either, I jumped up to put her Thundershirt on her and gave her a dose of Rescue Remedy to calm her. Other than that adventure we are doing well. Just thought I better check in before I go to get my nails done
Good morning, Buddies.
Marilyn, that sounds like a bad thunderstorm! I like listening to the rain at night, but hate lightning and thunder. I'm a bit worried about a tornado when that happens for very long periods. What is a Thundershirt? I don't think I've heard that word before.
I slept until after 8:00 this morning. I had breakfast, read the paper, then dressed for the day. I took books back to the library (I walked there and back). The walk is not bad going over as it's mostly down hill, but coming back is the pits--all up hill until the last block to my house which is finally down hill!
I hope Every Buddy is having a good day. I'll be watching football games and reading after lunch.
Sue
My big news is that our 3rd great grandson was born yesterday!! Melanie, Joc's mom, posted it on Messager yesterday and Joc called us this morning. He was 7 lbs and 2.5 inches longer than Harrison, who is a tall boy! But Henry, the father, is well over 6' too. I can't remember how much. They named him Liam Jae Young Mei. (The Jae Young is the Korean name.) She barely made it to the hospital. He was born 30 mins later, not time for pain meds! She definitely didn't take after me on the amount of time it took her to deliver. Harrison, her 2.5 yr old, will meet his little brother today at the hospital. He is really excited. I hope he stays that way.
Sue, a Thundershirt is a tight-fitting dog jacket/shirt that makes them feel secure when it storms. Bunny doesn't want to be near a window when it is storming and prefers to be near us, but otherwise doesn't react a lot to storms. Sounds like your walking is really improving and that you had a nice day with Tim and Kris. Glad your furnace is up and running when needed.
I got my letter from the mamm radiologist yesterday. All okay. If you ask for a diagnostic mammogram, you find out right away. Mine was also 3-D, but I forgot to ask for diagnostic.
Marilyn, it must be like a zoo with all the animals reacting to the thunderstorm. We keep our bedroom door closed.
Have a good day. Sharon
Sharon or Sue....I've learned that if they don’t call back within a day here, it's all good. If they need more “takes†or mri, etc., they call quickly. Otherwise, all is good.
We are loving our stay here in northern Wi. Their place is absolutely perfect for them.
We explored the area yesterday, and are here at home in the woods while it rains. Ray is coming down with a cold, so a quiet day is good. We’ll head home tomorrow.
Jane
Jane, re mamm notification, I think you're right, but I would prefer they tell me then & there. I'm glad you're having a good visit and that it is beautiful there. Sorry Ray's sick. Have a safe trip home. Sharon
Congrats on the new baby, Sharon.
We're home and had a fabulous weekend in northern Wi.
Unfortunately, I had a message on my home phone to call the radiology dept about my mammo....so very anxious tonight.
Hope all your weekends were great.
jane
jane, glad you had a good weekend - but I hate it that you're having to deal with a call-back on the mammogram.
Sharon, congrats on the new baby!
Sue, I hope you're getting some nice rain, and no bad storms.
Hi, Marilyn and Darlene.
I haven't been writing much - things have been definitely quiet (not that that's a bad thing), and it would just be monotonous.
Friday, when I got home from swimming, the parking area nearest my door had been roped off, with no parking inside. Finding a new place to put my car, that was even remotely convenient to a door to the building, was a challenge. I finally found a place fairly near the front door. And there my car remains.
We're supposed to get a lot of rain overnight and all day tomorrow. I'm going to play hookey tomorrow and just stay home all day. It's farther to get to my car in the rain. I'm not comfortable driving in the rain under the best of circumstances - and certainly not in the dark.
My bridge partner is out of town for two weeks, so I'm not going to play duplicate tomorrow night.
I'm getting a lot of knitting done. I'm about 2/3 of the way through with a summer-weight sweater for myself, and then I'm going to start on some baby sweaters.
I'm even getting some reading done. I've just finished a new Joanna Brady book, and am currently about half-way through an Ivan Doig book I hadn't read before.
Jean is doing well after her accident. The stitches have been removed and hopefully the scar will fade with time.
Thanks, girls, on the congrats on baby Liam. I'm still waiting for a good picture. When Melanie gets up there later this week, she promised to send me some. Joc's mother-in-law is filling in the gap until Mel gets up there.
John left this AM for a tournament in North Charlotte. Too far to drive home at 11:00 PM, so he will be up there for the week. He just called and said he arrived. It is kind of yucky here today--misty, cloudy, cool, and supposed to rain hard this afternoon and night.
Mary, that's the pits that you have to park so far away. Is it a temporary thing? I don't blame you for not going out again. Sounds like you are keeping yourself occupied.
Jane, glad you're home safe, but not glad to hear you've had a call back on the mamm. Prayers going out. Let us know as soon as you know something.
I just finished getting 4 birthday cards ready to go out--2 tomorrow and 2 while I'm in rehab that John will have to put out. I have several other "business" things to take care of too.
Hi to all. Sharon
Quiet everywhere today, I guess. Looks like Sharon is getting some fierce weather today. I hope it's not too bad. We had 1.7" of rain overnight and this morning, but the day ended up in sunshine. And much cooler.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
I drove Ray to Iowa City for his dental appt as the next one with the hygenist he likes would be in Jan. He's now officially given me his cold, too.
I'll be glad when the new mammo pics are done. I can't feel a thing....unlike my lump 28 yrs ago, so I'm hoping the radiologist just needed to see more tissue.
Otherwise, no plans for this week. I'll skip bridge on Wed. As none of them need this awful cold.
Jane
Good morning all. Sharon congratulations on baby Liam...Jane. Prayers your way on mam repeat...are u having sonogram?..It's always scary...but God reminds us not to worry..it has jinally cooled off here...am going to increase my walking to 3 miles a day..weather permitting...see how long that last...I weigh 121 lbs...I sure don't want to lose any..in fact I would like to gain up to 130..Hi to Mary..Sue and Marlyin..any one looking in...have a great Tuesday..Darlene
Good morning, Buddies! It's a lovely fall morning here. The music of the day, though, is of men stomping around over my head, with accompaniment by lots of banging. It's definitely music, though, because they're putting on a new roof. This means no more leaking in my shower, and that I should be able to put my car back where I want it before too long. We're supposed to have beautiful weather all week, so maybe that means no weather delays.
Glad you're getting some cooler weather, too, Darlene.
And jane, I'm so sorry about the cold - and hope the "good" call about the mammogram comes soon. We're all nervous at that time of year.
Check in Sharon and Sue - I hope you didn't have any problems from yesterday's storms.
Hi Gals. We had storms and tornado warnings yesterday, but all of the bad stuff was west and north of us. Just rain here. I haven't gone out to check how much we got.
Mary, I know you are glad to have the roofers there, but please wear earplugs or find someone to go visit for the day while they are pounding away. We had to have a new roof put on 6 years ago after a bad hail storm and wow did it give me a headache! I know you will be glad to get your parking place back too.
Darlene, I'm glad it has cooled down for you. I can't imagine wanting to gain weight!! You are lucky! What did you decide to do with your hair?
Sue, I hope you didn't have any damage at your house.
Jane, just waiting to find out what is wrong is the worst! That's why I like the diagnostic mamm where the radiologist reads it then and there and tells you. One time when I switched locations for my mamm, they called me back in for more views and an ultrasound. By the time they had done all that, I was trying to wrap my mind around going through CA treatments for the 2nd time. However, I was just borrowing trouble; it was just a calcium spot that had been there for a long time. Let's hope it is something similar for you. Have you tried Coldeeze lozenges for your cold? It works like magic for me. Anyway, I hope you get over it quickly.
Marilyn, what are you up to? Glad you got your garage door fixed. What about the laundry leak?
Jeanne, you haven't posted for a long time. I hope you aren't sick.
Hi to Joy and Ginny too. Sharon
Hi Sharon..I have decided to get low lights...now to figure out a color that would blend with the grey or let the hairdresser decide Darlene
The garage door was a no-brainer for the tech, he just pulled the roped supper hard and the thing snapped back on the track. The laundry room leak? well, I doubt that is going to happen anytime soon. Gilbert calls Keith Furgal Keith, I say tightwad to his face and laugh. Nothing I can do about the leak until. he agrees to get the roofers out here. I really need to get busy on the guardianship and POA though.
I'm having a stressful day . I would like to go somewhere to take my mind off the surgery but its 99F today & I don't want to be out in the heat .I have been thinking about the surgery & wondering how I will be able to go without breakfast , the surgery isn't until 1:00 p.m. I am thinking I will pass out or get very shaky .
Also concerned about the pain afterwards . I realize I will probably have some thing to take for the pain but still I'm worried .
Alpiner, let your doctor's office know that you're feeling stressed. They can help - or they should be able to allay your concerns. Before I went for surgery, at the hospital, John and I met with a counsellor who tried to answer all my questions and field other ones that I had. As I remember, I was given a number that I could call with any additional questions. That was 12 years ago. But in 2015, when John was being treated for lung cancer, we talked with and were given contact information for a Nurse Navigator, whose hospital job it was was to answer our questions. As I remember, the two things that frustrated us most were the waiting, and the not being able to get an answer to the "next question" - you know, when you ask, well, after that happens, what happens next?.
Alpiner....I don't think you will have the pain you think you will. I didn't with a mastectomy 28yrs ago. If you do, they will give you pain meds. Call the doc's offce and ask about how to deal with the shakiness. They may put you on an IV with liquid to deal with the shakes, etc. before they take you in for surgery.
Marilyn...please, get that POA, guardianship, and financial and legal "stuff" in order soon. Be sure to get a good attorney!
I had three “films†taken that were like the ones I had last year. Lots of compression and magnification. This year the first one was just two “positions†and not nearly the compression I was used to. The radiologist did look at the new films, the tech said, and I didn't need an ultrasound or mri, etc. So....I now wait until Tues. to see my surgeon, who's done my followups for 28 yrs. I’m trying to remain positive but you all know how hard it is.
The cold is keeping my mind off the mammo. Ray and I are staying in our “soft clothes†and resting a lot. Repeating that for the rest of the week.
Jane
Hi Every Buddy. I've had a busy day. My cleaning ladies showed up at 8:15--while I was still in Jammies and eating my breakfast. They started on my bedroom, changed the sheets and put on a comforter that Bob's mother made for me before she died. I washed the sheets and the small lighter weight quilt she'd made for my summer time bedding.
They were out of here by 9:00, which gave me time to shower and dress before Libba came by to take me to Azalea Place for our monthly lunch and card game there. Before we left, our leader, Brownie, told me it will be my turn in November--the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. I had so-so cards, but enjoyed playing. We had 2 new servers--I don't think this new outfit can keep anyone very long.
It's sunny, but chilly here this afternoon. I changed into my sloppies and walked around the block as I didn't have time to walk anywhere this morning. My plans for the evening are to look for a movie, but I doubt I'll find a good one. TCM is running really old black and whites and although they are probably classics, not so hot! I have a couple of books ready to read if the movies are not up to par.
Jane, I'm keeping my fingers crossed and also praying the next mammo will clear you. Keep your chin up! We're all wishing you well.
Alpiner, I agree with Mary about calling your doctor's office about your stress. They should be able to provide you with something to take before you return for the procedure. Prayers up for you, also.
Mary, I'm sorry about your parking space and having to park around the front away from your quarters. I hope they can get that fixed soon!
No other news from Auburn this evening. I hope you've all had a good day and good weather.
Sue
Alpiner, I agree with everything Mary and Sue said. Call your doctor. I had a lumpectomy but not much pain after my surgery. Just find a little pillow to put under your arm when you're in bed so that you don't squeeze it.
Jane, I can't believe you're going through this after all this time. Lots of prayers going up.
I did some on-line shopping this afternoon. Are any of you familiar with E-Bates app? When you are shopping at places that they deal with, a dialog box will come up and tell you what rebate you will get. I just received my first check from them for $13+. Not a lot but better than nothing. Sharon
Good morning. I've just dressed after a shower and shampoo. Terri is picking me up about 12:40 for bridge out at Carolyn's. I played yesterday as you may recall at Azalea Place--where we have lunch first. The new owners are really scrimping on financial matters and the quality of the food has gone way down. We had a new server today--a man who looks to be in his 40's. He did an OK job, but wasn't familiar with the procedures. Our members are grumbling--especially the ones who live there!
Hi Sharon. I can't remember pain from my lumpectomy--except for the removal of the lymph nodes under my right arm. That was in 1996 and at Ft. Benning military hospital. I had a great surgeon who did my post op check ups and I stayed with him for several years until he was transferred. Then I moved to the Cancer Center in Montgomery. I'm going to try Kris's doctor up here for the next mammo. I hope I like her as it's much easier to get there since I'm still not cleared to drive.
Jane, I'm sorry about the wait to talk to your surgeon. We all know how nerve wracking that might be. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and prayers going up. Your surgeon will be able to encourage you. Prayers for good results going up from Auburn.
Mary, I agree with everything you and Jane said. Whenever the Big C word is mentioned--it's very scary. I'm hoping that Alpiner will get into the doctor's office soon and get word about what's going on. IMO, the sooner the better.
Alpiner, I know how frightening it is to hear of the "possibility" of breast cancer, but once you know for sure, it becomes easier to deal with. You'll know what you'll need to do, whether you need treatment, etc. My cancer was small, but visible above the nipple and it was removed right away along with the lymph nodes under my right arm. I was teaching school at the time and went back to work as soon as I returned home from the hospital--which was only 2 days after the removal. And it's a wonderful relief to know what was going on and how to take care of it. I'm praying that you'll get some news--SOON! I've been cancer free since 1996 and Jane has been cancer free longer than that, I think. I did choose to have 6 weeks of radiation after the surgery. I wanted to take all precautions.
Mary, have you been able to park your car near your apartment yet? It must be a pain to have to tote packages through the facility to get to your place. I hope you are back in front of your place soon!
Marilyn, I'm glad the garage door problem is solved, but the leaky roof has to be a big worry. I'm still waiting on the roofer to re-roof mine. Lots of people in this area are ahead of me on his list. I'm sorry that Keith doesn't seem to understand that. Hopefully his sons will help you get him in a better frame of mind.
Darlene, when you get those low lights, how about posting a picture here? My hair is very short and still very dark with a scattering of grey. The only time I ever tried color was one summer when I was a teen and I put straight peroxicide (sp?) on my bangs. They turned an ugly orange and thankfully grew out quickly!
GinnyAnn, I think about you a lot and hope you'll post soon. We'd all love to hear from you.
I need to go put my wash into the dryer and fix my lunch. Terri is picking me up about 12:35 to go out to Carolyn's for bridge this afternoon.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
The roofers are still banging - but it's not loud enough for me to resort to ear plugs (yet!). They still have the parking lot blocked off, but... This morning, I had no problem getting to my car to go to the Y. I had placed an order at Walmart for pickup, and hadn't decided how I was going to go about getting it into my apartment. When I got home, the no-parking-sign was still up, but the barrier was down. So I pulled up outside my usual door, and took the groceries and my swim bag in and just left them inside. Then I moved my car back to a place near the front of the building, came in, and picked up my stuff (in two trips) to take to the apartment.
Explanation: My apartment is on the first floor, but the first and second floors were additions added to the rear of the building, and on the slope below the larger building. There are only six apartments on each hallway, and stepped down, so there is no-one above or below each floor. This makes the "main" floor, with the main entrance, dining room, etc., on the 3rd floor. The main part of the building is quite long with something like 24 apartments on the 4th and 5th floors and about 15 apartments plus the Memory Wing on the 3rd floor.
Sue, I'm sorry about the downgrade in food and service where you play bridge. I understand from my experience here. Changing management is tough and takes some working out. I hope that works out over time.
Marilyn, glad the door got fixed, and I hope you can get the other problems fixed - one way or another.
jane, lots and lots of hugs.
Sharon, I hope John does well at the tournament. You're really doing well, getting things ready for the time you're in rehab.
Hi Gals. I'm back from bridge & lunch. Had a nice time but poor bridge hands for the most part. I've made a few phone calls since I got back. Had a question about meds at rehab. Got that answered. Got an appt to get my hair cut, washed and styled on Sat. That way, it will look nice on Sunday when I have to give a stewardship speech and also will last at least until I get to the rehab. They have a beauty parlor there if I need it. John's tournament is so-so. Not many pts.
Mary, I'm glad you were able to get your groceries, etc in without too much problem. Also glad the roofers aren't driving you nuts. They sure did me! But I am very sensitive to loud noise.
Nothing going on here much. Sue, hope your bridge was better than mine. Jane, let us know as soon as you know something. Ginny, report in!! Hi Joy, Jeanne, Darlene. Sharon
Nothing new here...still battling these colds...and taking Ray back to the walk-in clinic at 3:30 since he now has a sinus infection.
We're just being slugs...no energy to do anything.
jane
Hi Buddies. I'm going out to play bridge again today--subbing in a group that calls me occasionally. This will make the third time this week. I started a pot of vegetable soup about 8:30 this morning and will have soup for lunch in about 15 minutes as my ride will be here between 12:15 and 12:30. I really wanted to spend this day at home to catch up on some outdoor chores, but it's nothing that I can't do on Saturday. Tomorrow is my lunch and Kroger shopping with Tim.
Mary, it sounds as if you've found a way to avoid toting things from the front all the way to your apartment. Pretty enterprising! I know you'll be glad when the renovations are finished.
Sharon, your bridge day sounds like mine yesterday. I enjoy the group, but 3 rounds of bad hands is NOT fun! We played at Carolyn's and all of us were present except one--and she invited a sub I didn't know, but others who are Methodists did. She was nice and a good player, too.
Jane, I can sympathize with your sniffles and am very sorry about Ray's sinus infection. Both are enough to affect one's energy level and not very good days. I hope you both feel better and SOON!
I'm off to eat a bowl of soup. Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
This morning my husband said " there are so many ads about Cancer , this must make you very upset , it keeps reminding you of your surgery." I told him yes , I need a distraction . I'm trying to not think about it by keeping myself busy . I realize these ads are to make women more aware of cancer , so there is some good to come from them . But I need to tune them out !!
Yes, Alpiner, I agree. This waiting is so difficult. I also tune out on the various ads....just too much right now.
Just remember, as I'm trying to do, that it's best to get all of this taken care of and out of your body.
We'll all be keeping you in our LIGHT here...our own healing circle of people who've been through this and our friends who join us here.
Cold is a little better today and Ray's also feeling better. I guess we're on the mend from this nasty virus.
jane
jane we have had some sort of bug too on top of all our other concerns . We both had a dry cough which advanced to a productive cough . I have asthma & COPD which made it more complicated . My doctor had me get a nebulizer after the previous bout this Spring . It has been a God send ! I still have some coughing but it is lessening .
Hi Gals. I'm late getting in today. Busy day. Landscaper was here at 9:30 (early for me) and we decided on several things to improve the back. Then at 12:30, some men came from a company called Milo which you probably haven't heard of. It's new in Charlotte. It provides fresh meals for those who are unable to and also health care people to come in for a half hour a day to do whatever needs to be done. Not sure if we will go with them or not, but it sounds like it might be a good idea for the first month after my surgery. We will have to discuss it and decide. After they left, I went to the grocery. I forgot to take my pain pill before hand, so it wasn't a pleasant shopping trip.
Also, this morning, the dr's office called me back and said that they were going to send me home from the hospital & not send me to the rehab!! Apparently SS has tightenened up the rules + he felt it was too big a risk for infection. This has really sent me into a tizzy. I hope John will step up to the plate and do what's necessary or pay for Milo. I don't want to eat lLean Cuisine for a month + I need someone to fille the ice thingy for my knee and be on hand. Not a happy camper.
I'm glad everyone is getting over their colds and sinus infections. No fun. Especially when you are already stressed and waiting for the dr's prognosis.
Sue, glad you had a nice day playing bridge again. Vegetable soup sounds good. Sharon
jane and alpiner - you two gals need to get over the colds. ;D Our hearts and thoughts are with both of you.
Sharon, that's too bad that you won't be able to go right into an inpatient rehab. I'd definitely sign up for the Milo service or something similar. Hugs to you, too.
Usual stuff today. I've started doing my laundry on Thursday evening, and it's working out well. There's nobody else in the laundry room. The roofers are still working on the building, but it looks like they're through over my section. At least they've cleaned up all the detritus and used the leaf blowers to get rid of all the small debris on my deck and in the parking lot. I've got my fingers crossed that they'll let me back in my parking lot tomorrow.
Happy Weekend-Eve, Buddies!
Hi everyone...guess most of us are dealing with health issues...I am on 2 antibiotic for Hpylori infection...have to take for 2 weeks...strong antibiotic too...hope I can complete it without side effects...Hi to all Darlene
As you probably figured out I am depressed. I sure will be happy when my dental difficulties are past history.
Darlene side effects to antibiotics are the pits. Hope you don't get too bothered by them.
Jane sure keeping you in my prayers.
Sharon relax (hugs). You are also in my prayers.
Hi to all the Buddies.
Thanks all for the good thoughts and prayers. I called the Dr this AM, but still haven't heard back. I gave 2 different nurses an earful. John says if I can't go to a rehab, I should cancel the surgery and find a doctor who will prescribe it. He definitely doesn't want to take on nursing duties. I really don't want Milo or visiting angels, I want to go to a rehab!! I really had a meltdown last night. It doesn't help that John is out of town.
Ginny, sorry you are still having such problems with depression. I'm having some similar problems right now.
Mary, so glad the roof over you is done and that you will get your parking place back tomorrow!
Thanks for the good thoughts.
Darlene, so sorry you are on antibiotics. Eat lots of yogurt with active enzymes and take a probiotic. That will help with side effects.
Jane, I hope you and Ray are over the worst of your colds now.
I just cooked a pot of rice which I will divide up into sandwich bags of 2 servings ea. and then put in a freezer bag and freeze. Then it will be ready when we need it. Brown rice takes at least 20 mins to cook and I'm not going to do that everytime we want it. If you add a Tblsp of water to the dish of frozen rice and put it in the microwave for 2 mins, it tastes like it was just cooked. I always add some chicken broth or bouillon to the water it cooks in. Gives it a better flavor. After my hamburger thaws, I'm going to make up a pot of spaghetti sauce to freeze for later. I may make a chicken casserole too.
All for now. Hi to Marilyn, Alpiner, Jeanne, & Joy. Sharon
Ginny Ann - glad you checked in. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with depression. I know it can be debilitating. I would have thought you'd have had all the dental problems fixed by now. Sorry that's still ongoing. Hugs!
Sharon - Hugs to you, too. I hate it that you're having so much upheaval around your surgery. I hope they'll get it worked out that you can go to an inpatient rehab. I always used to do that with rice - cook up a whole box of it at one time, and then freeze meal-sized portions. You can also just put the frozen block in a pan of boiling water, and it heats up almost immediately - so much easier.
They still have no-parking signs up in my lot, so I parked out front again. It's not too bad really - just that I have go take the elevator and go through the lobby when I want to get to my car. My back has really been giving me fits. A friend recommended Icy-Hot patches, and I've ordered a box of those to try. Margaret is going to come over tomorrow to take down the plants on my deck - getting it ready for winter. I'll hate to lose them, but then they won't all get frozen when we do have a frost. And that will happen before too much longer.
Have a great weekend, Buddies!
Hi Every Buddy. Tim came over about 10:50 to pick me up for lunch. We went to Amsterdam Café where I veered from my usual (the crab cake/Avocado sandwich with sweet potato chips) and had a large serving of shrimp and grits. The shrimp, though not many, were huge! and the grits had cheese added, so a very tasty meal. I am pretty full and am going to lie down and read following my posts to S&F shortly. Now that's what I call a "VERY NICE afternoon!" I've just started a paperback copy of The Phantom of the Opera. Only a few pages in, but I plan to read more during my "nap/reading" time". I'll do that when I check the forums I use here at S&F.
Alpiner, I'm sorry to hear that you and your husband have been suffering from cold/flu? symptoms. This is something you don't need. If my grandmother were still living and knew you, she'd want to cover your chest with a mustard plaster after she'd rubbed it with Vick's Salve. I hope you can recover quickly and don't have to resort to my Grandma's solution to almost everything!
Sharon, my bridge yesterday was a tiny bit better than the Wednesday game. AND!!!, our hostess gave us all a glass of champagne after the second round--and that was most appreciated! Good luck with finding another doctor who will work with you and your wishes. However, if you can't find one, I guess you'll have to suck it up and go where the doctor decides. I'm praying you'll get your choice.
Darlene, I hope the new meds clear up your infection. Antibiotics can make you feel worse before you feel better. What is a hyplori infection? I hope it clears up soon, but don't stop the anti-biotic until you have done the whole course.
GinnyAnn, I'm so glad to see your post, but am sorry about the depression. I get depressed when winter rolls around and it gets dark way too early. I don't have to take meds for it, so I try to get outside for at least 30-40 minutes a day when that happens. I dread next week when we go on DST. It'll be dark way too early for me! Have you tried sitting outside on your deck when it's sunny?
Marilyn, I hope all is well with you and Keith. Keep us posted!
I'm off to read and snooze, Buddies.
Sue
A neighbor a few blocks away has a small house shaped box on a post next to the street. She puts books she's already read and doesn't want to keep--anyone walking by can take them with no need to return them. I have several paper back classics I've picked up in the past few weeks. This morning before Tim arrived, I started reading "The Phantom of the Opera". (I don't see the place to find an underline for a book title). I think I will enjoy it.
I hope Jane and Ray are having lovely sunny weather up north in Yankee Land!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue..HPylori...is infection of stomach tissues..I have read that half population has it..but don't treat unless you have symptoms...which is symptoms to ulcer...Im just praying I can get through the 2 weeks antibiotic without developing side effects...I just don't like to take medications. Darlene
Hello, Buddies, I have been here to read for a couple of days and didn't post. All is well here, I went to the Furry Friends Luncheon yesterday at Tai dynasty and had Moo Gai Pan. It was very tasty no MSG very good food.
Keith is doing OK, I still say it is the little things like the way he kind of shuffles along with very small steps turning one foot way out. Not remembering what I told him I was fixing for his breakfast, Not knowing if he should put syrup on his French Toast. I think I have him convinced that getting the Guardianship and POA is a good thing to have on hand just in case it is needed. Now to get that paperwork done and signed by the courts.
Cold here...hard freeze tonight, windy, and sleet/snow...the “wintry mix†so the only the only thing we did today was take the hoses in and turn off the water to the outside faucets.
Jane
I finally had my hair cut this morning , first cut since August ! I had all those medical appts. , then got that bug which lasted 3 weeks ! My hair had lost its style & I showed the stylist a picture of how I wear it . I wanted it to be easier to care for after the surgery . It feels so much better now .
It seems everyone is getting this bug . Sunday morning in church a young man was coughing bad & I had my husband take him a cough drop , then another member gave him a bottle of water . Now his sisters have it .
alpiner, getting a good haircut always lifts your spirits. :thumbup: It sounds like you're about over your URI, too.
Marilyn, Hooray for being on the road to getting the legal "ducks in a row". I hope it works out fairly quickly and easily for you.
jane, it's supposed to be much cooler here, too - cold to us, but not in your terms. I'm glad we're not getting any of that "mixed precip".
I didn't have a URI .
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Is Halloween something big where you live? It is unheard of here.
Here, in this small town in rural Iowa, there are some people who go goofy with decorations outside, but not most. One street in town gets hundreds of kids and older teens who aren't age appropriate nor in costume. We had no one last year as there are no small children in our neighborhood. The town also sets a 5:00 to 7:00 time limit. The “tricks†part of my childhood....soaping windows, etc. seems to have disappeared. Parents almost always seem to accompany little ones after the awful “treats†some sick adults were giving children....needles in candy, apples, etc.
Sorry alpiner - I was just referring to your cold as an Upper Respiratory Infection. My mistake.
Bubble, the last few years we were in our house, we didn't have any kids come by. No small ones in the neighborhood, and with our hills, it wasn't an area where people brought kids to go house-to-house. I never noticed any decorations in our immediate area. When I was little, in the late 1930s in St. Louis, it wasn't "trick or treat" - we went in costume to neighborhood houses and performed - a song or poem or some such - for our "treat". I never heard of "trick or treat" until we moved to Texas in the early 1940s.
Temps in the mid50s this morning, and steady slow rain.
Good morning, Buddies. I've just walked over to the library and back--about 20 minutes both ways when carrying books. And I'm pooped! I made the trip especially to use a printer there as I'm not sure my cartridge will print--and forgot to take the money to pay for the copies I needed, so will have to see if I can print them out here--or send them to Tim's address for him to print for me.
I looked for and found 4 paperback books to read. I started one at the library, a Debby Macomber mystery which I'm sure will turn into a bit of a romance, but hey, it's fast and easy reading. I try to get paperbacks when I walk over to the library as 20 minutes each way of carrying hardback books isn't easy.
I'll probably watch a few football games this afternoon. I have leftover vegetable soup and will make a Waldorf salad and will probably eat here in the den. Auburn is not playing this week, but South Carolina is, so will be sure to watch that game.
Bubble, we have 3 families with small children who may or may not come by for Trick or Treat. Our small city sponsors a downtown trick or treat evening where merchants give out candy and many parents take their kids there. I have candy to give out--and I always buy the kind that I like so that I can use it for bridge games and/or eat myself! I also have a pottery jack-o-lantern which I put a candle in to look "Halloween-y". My short street often gets kids from a housing project here in town. I have a spooky Halloween sweat shirt that I wear on the 31st.
Not much else to report this morning. I think it's going to rain here later this afternoon, so may nap a bit during football games.
Have a great day, Every Buddy.
Sue
The pottery jack-o-lantern is a great idea!
In my "younger days", on Halloween day, I was in hospital in the States. I had never heard of that celebration before.
Under some excuse, I was called out of my room in the evening.
When I returned to my darkened room, I had the fright of my life!
On my night table was that grinning face flickering at me.
It's a wonder I did not howled out loudly, lol
I kept that pumpkin for days but then it started to rot :(
I could not bring it back home to Congo with me. What a disappointment!
Darlene, I hope the antibiotics don't upset you. Like I said, eat lots of yogurt with active enzymes.
Alpiner, I'm glad you got your hair cut and ready for your surgery. I did too! When is your surgery? Mine is Tuesday.
Jane, yuck on the wintery mix this early, but they have had some snow up in the NC mtns not far from us. Like Mary, it is cool here--70 today and down in the high 50's tomorrow!!
Mary, I'm sorry you didn't get your parking place back yet. If you are like me, every extra step is an effort.
I picked up 2 Rx's on my way home from the beauty shop. I actually had her style it this time. It always stays longer when she does it. Tomorrow, I am to give the stewardship message at church too, so wanted it to look good.
Marilyn, that's wonderful that K is coming around to giving you the POA, etc. You will probably have to get a doctor's notarized statement about his dementia, along with the lawyer's papers. I hope you can get it done soon.
Sue, Lori sent me 2 big paperbacks to read during my recuperation, both from the TBSL. Also both of them have a WWII background. If they are good, I'll tell you and give you the titles. I don't remember them now.
John's tournament started off slow, but I think he has earned 10 pts as of last night. I think he found a better partner.
Apparently, I won't know if I'm going to rehab until after the surgery and the doctor evaluates my capabilities. Still not happy.
Soap Bubbles, what a fun story! I know when I was in France when my kids were little, I showed some pics of them in costume to the family I was living with. They had no idea what Halloween was till I explained it to them.
Nothing else going on here. Sharon
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Check out Miss Freckles in her costume
Hi everyone, I wenttrick or treat with my friends on Halloween after I was 10 yrs old. Before that, I was living in a dependent children's home on Halloween and we just had fun stuff there to do. I was boarded there during the school year because my mother was working for the army 7 days a week, plus my real father and half-sister had tried to take me out of school and away from my mother. So my mom placed me there for my safety. I don't talk much about that time of my life to many people.
SharonE I have a counseling appt; with the breast doctor November 1 & surgery is November 9 .
Alpiner, lots of good thoughts going out for you. I'll remember to say some special prayers the 9th.
Marilyn, Freckles is darling. I bet everyone loved her.
My stewardship messages when over well. Everyone was very complimentary.
I have to call the hospital now and see if I can get a definite time for my surgery. Sharon
Hi Buddies. I did the usual Sunday activities. Olyne picked me up for SS and church. When I came home I had left overs for lunch and organized my Garden Club things for a meeting at Carolyn's home on Wednesday afternoon. She goes to one of the Methodist churches here in town and took a friend from church to lunch at Amsterdam Café, so wasn't here to go over my plans until 2:30. We made plans for our meeting at her home. We have our meeting topics chosen for the entire year, so we're good on that.
Then Tim came over to turn on the outside power so that his friend who will put on my new roof can get started tomorrow morning early. Tim thinks he'll be here no later than 7:00 and perhaps earlier. I'll set my clock but probably won't be up earlier than 7:00.
It's really chilly here this afternoon, probably in the low 60's. I haven't been out to walk yet because of waiting for Carolyn and probably won't now. It's a bit windy and I'd have to put on a wooly hat and a very heavy jacket. So I've turned to a football game. It's the Cowboys and the Redskins. I'd like to see the Redskins win--but who knows?
I've missed my afternoon nap, but I'll sleep well tonight. There's nothing like snuggling under one of Mrs. Retzlaff's quilts (Bob's mother). I'm hoping our local PBS station will have better reception this evening than it did last night. It was very shaky when I was watching "Doc Martin". Do any of you watch it? It's about a dorky Doctor who finally proposed to his girl friend and she decided to call it off. The scenery is lovely and I think it might be filmed in Wales--in a small town. Tonight we should get 2 episodes of Grantchester-a favorite show about the vicar in a small town.
Sharon, I'll be praying for good results for you on Tuesday. Will John take you to the appointment? And way to go on your stewardship message today.
Marilyn, Freckles seems to be much larger than she was at first. She's a beautiful dog--and I can tell how much you love her and how much it's returned!
Alpiner, I'm sure your counseling appoint with the breast doctor will ease your fears. Don't worry about the surgery. You'll be happy when it is completed and will feel much safer, too. Thoughts and prayers for a successful procedure going up here in Alabama.
I hope Jane and Ray are having a good time and not freezing. I can't remember where they were going, but think it might have been some place north of Chicago.
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn...sorry about the childhood. I guess a lot of us have things we rarely talk about.
Sharon...hope you got a time and can stress to doc that John isn't able/willing to play nurse for you.
Sue...good idea on paperbacks vs hardcover. I rarely go to the library anymore....really prefer the ebooks to the paper ones these days. We were home this weekend....dealing with this nasty cold. We were in northern Wisconsin last weekend.
Alpiner...we'll all be thinking of Sharon and then you on Nov. 9 with your surgeries.
Cold and windy here...hard freeze last night, so we pulled up our geraniums from pots and hanging baskets. Rains coming in tonight. I have a meatload in oven and wild rice in the rice cooker for supper tonight.
Our colds are slowly improving. We were not outside long.
Sue, 60 is a temperature I love. The high here today was about 46 - chilly for me, but nothing for jane. e are predicted to have frost in the morning, so I guess I'll have to scrape my windshield - or at least wait for the defroster to do its work. I miss having a carport.
Marilyn, you're terrific to have made such a good, productive life after a rough beginning.
alpiner, glad you're going to have a non-hospital chance to talk to your surgeon and ask questions. It really does help.
Sharon, we'll be with you on Tuesday, and will be hoping for news.
I didn't post last night. When I went out for lunch yesterday, as our all-night 1" of rain was ending, I noticed dripping coming from the ceiling in the hallway. From our NEW roof! Ooops! I reported it quickly, and when I went back after lunch there was a bucket under it. I'm sure the roofing company has heard about it, too. Margaret came over to retrieve most of the potted plants from my deck. She had brought them last spring. She's going to put them in their greenhouse and see if she can get them to winter over. The coleus and sweet potato vines I had put in the attached boxes will just have to die back. I brought some clippings in to see if I can root them and keep them over-winter. With my "black thumb", I'm sure they won't last long.
I hope everyBuddy has a good week coming up - especially Sharon and her surgery.
Sue Freckles only weighs 33 lbs. she is smaller than the close-up picture leads you to believe. Friday I had the opportunity to give a friend a ride home who was the Vet Tech when Freckles was first rescued. She kept telling me how good Freckles looks and how happy she is now. When she was first rescued Jessica said she was one obnoxious dog with no manners what-so-ever. She said that Freckles was so stressed before she came to live with me. We worked together at Snipped and the Executive Director there is the one who rescued Freckles from the farm where she was tied up and used as a breeder. She is the one who gave Freckles to me.
Marilyn....How sad how people treat animals.
Cold, windy, gloomy day here. I need to do some housework but need to get the energy to do it.
Good morning, Buddies. The roofer and his crew were here before 7:15. Thankfully I was up and dressed by that time. It is now 9:30 and I've heard continuous pounding since then. So far no headache, but one may develop! They are presently taking off the old shingles. I think he brought 6 or 7 employees, so they should be finished early in the day. Tim will probably drop by shortly as he visits me for a brief time every Monday a.m. and will want to see what is going on. I just saw a truck from a lumber company drop off shingles in the driveway. The roofers will return tomorrow to finish the job.
Mary, we were down in the high 40's this morning, too. I haven't been out to walk yet as one of the trucks is blocking my side door. I can get out the front doors, but want to be here when Tim gets here, so will postpone my walk until later.
Marilyn, I envy you and your friend Freckles. I sure miss my dog Stubby. However, I was past 75 or 76 when he died and I wasn't ready for a dog then. Now that I'm 80 and have had open heart surgery, I still walk a lot, but am not sure that I can keep up with an active dog now.
Tim came by to check on the roofers and has just left. Lots of pounding going on this morning--and will continue tomorrow. I'll be glad to have this finished!
Jane, I've had a Kindle for a long time, but I don't use it much. One thing I don't like about it is that I sometimes like to go back a few pages to check something out and that is inconvenient. With a book I can just put a marker in and turn back quickly. However, I often order book club selections from Kindle as they usually aren't books I wish to keep in my collection (which is over running my cabinets and book shelves!).
I'm reading a mystery/murder by Michael Connelly, "Chasing the Dime". The hero has managed to get into a lot of trouble with the villains--and I'm just a bit past half way. I'm sure he'll survive, but he's having a difficult time of it!
I'm planning to read some more of the book before fixing lunch. Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
I can bookmark pages in my Kindle app. I'm surprised you can't on your Kindle. That roofing thing is sure a lot of noise, as Mary can testify, and I know from having ours done. Good they're removing the old ones and can replace any plywood or whatever it is they use under the shingles. We had that done after a massive hail storm here years ago. It was also redone in 2008 when we had some of the bad shingles that were sold by a well-known company.
Good news on my mammo. I'm shaking...just got a call from surgeon's office to reschedule tomorrow's appt with him. I told the gal I couldn't live another two weeks in this hell of not knowing the results. She checked and said she could give them to me over the phone. I've NEVER been told that before. The reason for the recall was calcifications near a blood vessel....same as in 2009...so no changes at all. Says to have another mammo in a year. I'll see the surgeon for the physical exam now on Nov. 14. Those of you who've been through this know the hell of the waiting.
So, a shaking jane is off to wash the kitchen and bathroom floors.
Thank goodness Jane....I wen thru same thing just recently...benign cyst....beautiful weather here..walked earlier...was 50 degrees...good luck to those facing surgery tomorrow......I think that was the day...Happy Haloween....I don't have small kids close...and the school is having activities as well as the church....I don't do any decorating for this.....Darlene
jane :hb2: :hb2: :nanadance: :excited:
Sue, glad you're getting the roof done. It is noisy. I haven't heard anything as to repairs of the leak here.
Today is a beautiful, cold day. It was 31 when I left this morning, and I had to do some scraping on my windshield (yuck!). And it's predicted to be in the high 70s by the end of the week. Crazy weather!
I haven't actually gotten the go-ahead to put my car back, but I just did it anyway. I left a note on the dashboard with my phone # if somebody needs to call me to move it. So there!!!!
Yes! Good for you, Mary!
Darlene...you know well the hell of waiting for the report. I feel wiped out, but we're so relieved. I was afraid going to TX this year wouldn't happen.
We have a repairman coming between 3 and 5 to get the screens on our washer cleaned. Ray could get the one out, but not the other. Time for a professional. The cold water one seems so clogged that all I'm getting in the washer is hot water.
jane
I finally got the time of my surgery--3 PM, so you probably won't hear anything until Wed. I will see if I can get JOhn to email Jane, but if not, I will use Messenger when I can to let Jane or Mary know and you can pass the info on to the others here.
Jane, I'm so relieved to hear that everything is okay. The same thing happened to me several years ago. It's enough to age one 10 yrs--And none of us need that now!!
Hi to all. I won't comment individually today.
I need to go get something to eat and then get my church articles written for the next month.
Thanks for all your good thoughts & prayers.
Sharon
Lots of hugs, Sharon!
I haven't told our daughter of my surgery . I want to wait until afterwards because she gets very emotionally upset . Her daddy thinks I should tell her before , I want to spare her the anguish & worry . What do you think ?
Sharon....thanks...let me or Mary know and we can let all of us know. You KNOW you'll be in our LIGHTnand thoughts and prayers tomorrow.
Alpiner....you know your daughter. She'll probably be or say she's upset you didn't tell her, but there is nothing she can do for you before except also worry. If it bothers you, tell her the day before you're going in if she wants to be there with your hubby during the surgery. It might help your hubby to have her there with him. My sister and hubby came to be with my husband during my surgery. It was a 750mile trip each way, but he seemed to appreciate having someone with him. However, we're all different and others may feel differently.
Jane
jane , I don't know if you know , our daughter has had 4 years of emotional trauma . First her youngest son died , then 4 months ago her oldest son died the result of grieving for his brother . I think she had a nervous break down . I need to be very careful . She & her husband live in Washington state & we live in southern California so they won't be able to come down here at this time .
Yes, Alpiner, it’s you who knows best her fragility and must do what is best for her and her health. I hope she can begin to heal. The deaths of two children is incomprehensible to me.
Jane
I agree with jane, alpiiner. My heart goes out to your family. I have an internet friend who has also lost two children - terrible to deal with
Alpine...my prayers are with you..sometimes we don't know what to do...but God does........Im sure you will make the right decision...Darlene
Good morning, Buddies. It's chilly here again this morning and I'm dressed in plenty of clothing, but I think I'll turn the furnace up a notch. My roofers are here since 7:15 and the pounding goes on. The boss man told me he hopes to be finished by 2:00 and will have the sidewalks cleaned up so my Trick or Treaters can get to my front door. I've already put a candle in my pottery jack-o-lantern and put it in a window in the living room. I have a Halloween sweat shirt which I will put on after the guys leave and I get my shower. I don't think I'll have many kids, but you never know. The 3 families on this street with small children may come by, but most take their kids uptown to the merchants who pass out candy. We do have a few people from Beauregard who bring a car load of kids to our neighborhood, or have in the past.
Jane, WOO HOO on your mammo report! What a relief it is to get a heads up! I'm just a "Dilbert" when using my Kindle, but I've charged it again and will probably start rereading some of my favorites. I have all of the Jane Austen novels on it and most of Susan Elizabeth Phillips novels, although I've bought a couple of her more recent ones in paperback from Amazon.
Darlene, I'm glad your recent mammo spot was a benign cyst. Having to wait for results after having BC is scary!
Mary, good for you on going back to your parking spot. I hope the "powers that be" don't give you a hard time about it.
Sharon, I'm glad you finally got a time for your surgery. Hugs and prayers for good results from here in Auburn. Be sure to let us know how it goes.
Alpiner, I think Jane's suggestion to let your daughter be there with your husband is a good one unless you feel her emotional reaction might be too upsetting for him. Good luck with the surgery. My thoughts and prayers are with you for good results.
I just finished a J.A. Jance J.P. Beaumont mystery, Birds of Prey, and it's a pretty good one. He is on an Alaskan Cruise with his grandmother and her husband and of course there is a woman overboard and not found and several other incidents that need a good P.I. finding clues. I enjoyed it to the end.
Have a Happy Halloween, Buddies, but watch out for all those spooky creatures who might show up at your door!
Sue
Alpiner...I had thought your daughter lived near, for some reason. That distance makes the trip for her way too long and difficult, I'm sure.
I'm thinking about Sharon, who is at the hospital and probably getting IVs to hydrate her and get her ready for surgery in an hour and a half.
Nice day here, but cold and windy...in the 30s. I did get out to pay for our car insurance and to arrange for auto deduct for the next one and the house and umbrella policies when they come due and are switched to this new company our agent switched us to...saves us a couple hundred dollars and good to work with, she said. We deal with an independent insurance agency that handles various companies.
I also got my hair lightly trimmed and will go back in a couple weeks for low lights and a good trim before Thanksgiving and then we're off to Texas, assuming all remaining doc appts for Ray go well.
I think we'll go out for tacos tonight. We haven't been for quite a few weeks. It'll depend on how Ray feels.
jane
Yes I'm thinking of Sharon also....Jane..what color low lights do you get for your hair...Darlene
Light carmel brown. It doesn't cover all the gray and I don't want it to. I think I'll ask for a lighter brown in two weeks when I go back for another foil session.
Our Sharon says the surgery went well...not much sleep, but the pain is manageable.
HURRAH 😃
Happy November the Oneth!
Cold, wet gloomy day here...just like a Nov. 1
Off to lunch and bridge later today.
Great news about Sharon. Thanks, jane - I'm glad John got in touch with you.
Nothing exciting here. My back has been killing me. I've finally called the doc and have an appointment with the spine clinic on 8 December. Guess we're all falling apart.
Good news on Sharon...I'm going out this eve with friends....mabey a stop at the casino....Darlene
Hi Buddies. I've been out since 12:50 to a Garden Club meeting at Carolyn's. It was our first since I've been installed as President. The District Director who lives in Opelika was present as were a number of club members I am not familiar with. We had lots of business to transact and some of the former officers tended to jump in with inappropriate (IMHO) comments which caused the business meeting to run way over the time it should have taken. We finally got through all of that and then had a program on gardening procedures and gardening history at the White House. It was interesting and well presented, but by that time I think most people were pretty tired. Our next meeting will be held at the Country Club for lunch. We are to bring bed socks which will be delivered to shut-ins at one of our residential retirement facilities for those in need. So I'll have to order some or find someone to take me shopping.
Not much else to tell this evening. I am playing bridge at Olyne's tomorrow after lunch and Bonney will pick me up. Terri was planning to take me, but her grandson is home from his first 6 weeks at Boarding school for Math and Science students in Mobile and she wants to spend time with him. Merilin's sister from Illinois is visiting and will sub.
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
We went for the consultation with the breast doctor this morning . I'm glad my husband goes with me & thinks of questions to ask that I don't think of .
Alpiner....you are very lucky to have a husband who is so supportive and you'll find that very helpful as you get your surgery and whatever treatment the docs may suggest.
Sharon seems to be doing well. She posted on Facebook that she has less pain that expected and even walked some.
I was shocked to hear a news report that 1/3 of women qho have breast cancer surgery don't follow their doctors’ suggestions for chemo or radiation.
Bridge was fun, but my cards weren't good. A couple hands with 0-3 points.
It rained while we at the golf club and was happy to get home to soft clothes and a fire in the stove.
alpiner, glad your husband went with you. John went with me to some of my appointments, too (as I did with him when he had cancer). It always helps to have an extra set of ears and questions. :smitten:
Same here, Mary....he went to every onc appt and heard things that I missed. He also took me to all my chemo appts since they were 45 miles away and I wouldn't have been able to drive home because I was so "doped up." He was so very good to me and pampered me endlessly during that time...and continues to do so, so I'm very, very lucky.
Off to WalMart for computer paper and chai tea liquid.
jane
Bob took me to Ft. Benning for initial visits and to Montgomery for Radiation treatments daily after school was dismissed (65 miles away!). I have continued annual follow up visits at the Cancer Clinic in Montgomery, but because of the distance and the length of time that I have to wait to see the doctor, I'm going to start having mammos here and will switch to Kris's GYN doctor when my March '78 mammo is due.
Bridge at Olyne's was fun today--and I had good cards and won 75 cents for having 2nd in high points. She served a yummy pumpkin cake dessert and I love playing with this group on the first and third Thursdays. The winner, Peggy, took home a dollar. We're really high stakes players!
My friend, Tammy, who has been out of town a lot was home a couple of days this week and came by after I returned from Olyne's and we had a glass of wine before she had to go home and fix dinner for her and her husband. I haven't seen her for at least 3 weeks. They are going down to the condo they share with some of his fraternity brothers tomorrow. They use it more than the others who don't live in Alabama.
Tim came by this morning before I had to go to bridge and finished up some work on the soffit (whatever that is) on the roof. The roofers did a good job on putting on the new shingles, but evidently don't do this kind of work. He'll come back tomorrow so we can go to lunch together and then he'll take me to Kroger for my weekly grocery shopping. He's certainly been good to me since I moved here and especially since my fall from the roof last year.
I hope you've all had a good day. Woo Hoo, Sharon. Let us know how you're feeling after your procedure. I'm praying for a quick recovery.
Sue
The breast cancer doctor wanted a radiologist that she has confidence in to do the radiation after my lumpectomy but our insurance has other radiologists . The breast cancer doctor asked me to call my primary doctor & get a referral . I called & was told the breast cancer doctor should have handled this herself & they will contact her & not to get upset . I thought it was odd the breast cancer doctor would have me contact my doctor myself .
My husband invited two of sons & their wives who live nearby to meet us for dinner tomorrow evening , he wanted to tell them about my surgery . One son & wife won't be joining us as his wife has to work late & he is the care giver for his father in-law who they live with . Our youngest son still lives at home & already knows . Another son lives in the bay area , we will tell him later . We have 4 sons & a daughter .
Last Thanksgiving we spent at oldest son's . I don't know what will be the plans this year . In the past we had the family at our home but I won't be able to do much in the kitchen this year . I'm thinking about a little indian casino nearby . It has been a yearly thing we do on our anniversary & is always fun . There isn't a buffet but there is a nice cafe with a prime rib dinner for $7.77 which is quite good !!
Alpiner...let the docs figure it out.
I’m glad to hear you have family in the area. I’d somehow assumed you only had the daughter several states away. The casino cafe sounds like a possible answer to the T’giving dinner. I think you’ll feel better than you think you will. I know Sue continued to teach while undergoing radiation daily, as I did taking chemo for 6months. Tiredness near the end of the radiation seems the biggest problem...and ask the radiologist or your doctor about cream for radiation site.
30 degrees here and rain tomorrow.
Last night we and friends went down to the Legion for a fund raiser for he local food pantry. We thought a favorite trio was playing...uh....nope....so we sat through a guitarist who couldn't seem to get the thing in tune, and then a group whose lead singer was way too loud for me. At a small break in their singing, we made a break for the door and came home. 😜
Alpiner, I'm sorry about the mix up with the cancer/radiation nurse/doctor. It doesn't seem very efficient and I know it has to be nerve racking for you and your family. I hope you can get some results soon. I know it's hard to wait and not worry.
My sister Anne called this morning about 9:30 my time. Fortunately I was dressed and ready to go to lunch with Tim, but hadn't been out for my walk. As usual we had to solve the problems of the world, according to Anne, and we talked for more than an hour. Tim got here about 10:45, so we did make it to Amsterdam Café by 11:00 before it became too crowded. We enjoyed lunch and then went to Kroger where miraculously it wasn't crowded yet and were able to shop in about 20 minutes. It helped that I only need a much smaller amount than I usually buy.
Since putting the groceries away, I took my usual walk, but it was pretty warm by 12:40 when I set out. I'm planning on reading for most of the afternoon--and enjoying a coke as I read!
Jane, what a disappointment to go out to dinner and expect some good entertainment and then have it turn out as it did. Good for you for leaving--and hopefully the management took note of it and will rethink having the guitarist back!
I hope all you other Buddies are feeling well today. Check in and let us hear from you!
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. It's 11:20, I've walked over to the library, checked out books, and walked back. It is warmer today and I was pretty hot when I finally got home. I found some good books, though, and have some to keep me busy for a few days.
Auburn is playing at Texas A&M this morning. Both teams have tried a field goal and the score is 3-0, A&M. I hope AU gets its game going and SOON.
South Carolina will play today, too. It's at Georgia and I think Carolina is in trouble! Georgia is doing a great job so far this season.
I'm not looking forward to DST tomorrow morning. It always takes me a while to change my inner clock!
Have a nice day, Buddies, and may your teams win, unless you're pulling for A&M or Georgia!
Sue
Morning, Sue! You're up and about and I'm being a slug. We did have a big Sat. morning breakfast and the bed's been changed, and then I'm watching Pen State and Mich St football. In an hour or so, Kathy and I are going over to another town about 15 miles away to hit their Fall/Christmas Open Houses and see what's new. We haven't been for a bit and we missed the big arts and crafts show in Dubuque last Sat. as we were both sick with that upper respiratory thing.
Sharon...hope the knee isn't too bad this morning. I'd think today and the next couple of days would be your most painful. Will a PT come to your house?
Ray's got to work on the upstairs toilet that's continuing to run very slowly.
It's a gloomy day here...rain to come in again later...and continue tomorrow. Again, good time to read and do the occasional load of laundry. Next week we have to begin to get our clothes together for the TX trip. We'll leave right after T'giving in Chicago. Come back here and close things up and then head south.
Sue, you're up and about early. Glad you're keeping up with the walking.
jane, plumbing is always a problem, isn't it! Have fun at your local craft fairs - they can be lots of fun. Your south-time is getting close. I hope you have safe travels.
Our temps here have been almost summer-like - due to be in the upper 70s today and tomorrow. We had a thick morning fog today. Unusual, in that it just got heavier as the morning wore on. It didn't actually lift until after lunch. The big rowing regatta (Head of the Hooch) is on the Tennessee River through downtown this weekend. I wonder the fog affected the schedule. It's a huge event - several thousand rowers from all over the world in town.
Happy weekend, Buddies - and may all your teams win!
Hi Gals, you must have thought I expired from the pain. It has been an uncomfortable week to say the least. On Wed, I really thought I was better than expected, then my knee started bleeding and they had to redo all the bandaging. After that I was in mega pain, couldn't get comfortable to sleep, and was totally miserable, yet they said I was doing fine with the PT even though I could only do half of what I did Wed. Yesterday the PT said I should gohome notto a rehab. Pardon the typos. Lots of tremors. The nurse then rebandaged my knee with the aqua cell bandage that is water proof allowing me to take a shower. That helped immensely. Got home at 6:00 last night, message on the phone from a SS member that she had chicken chili to bring over for dinner. I can't eat anything spicy, but wasn't very hungry anyway, so told John to eat it ffor his dinner. He was glad notto cook. I had a peanut butter sandwich and some yogurt. Today, I've done 2 hrs on the ACE (?) machine, had the knee pain catheter removed by the health care nlurse, and did a round of PT with the visiting therapist. Each of them will be here 3xweek. I've also talked to both girls. Talked to Brian yesterday. Talked to Joc while I was in the hospital. She sent me a care pkg of little things plus a book on French Architecture.
John is off to gthe grocery and to pick up some RX's.
Alpiner, it's nice that your husband is accompanying you to appts. Are you not having chemo? Maybe I missed that. I had the whole gamut. John was very good about taking me to chemo and onc appts. However, I drove myself for radiation tx. I was tired, but no other diability, so told him he didn't need to.
Mary, I am so sorry to hear that you are having back problems. I hope it is something easily resolved. There are so many different kinds of back probalems from those solved by chiro's to things requiring surgery.
Sue, you've been your usual busy bee. Hope your teams win this afternoon.
Jane, hard to believe you're getting ready to head South again. We've had such a warm fall with just a few cool days thrown in. Thanks for passing on the news to everyone for me.
Hi Darlene, Marilyn,Ginny, JOy and whoever. I will get back in when I can between PT sessions. Sharon
Good to hear from you, Sharon. After a rocky start, it sounds like you're doing well. I know a couple of others who had their postop PT at home, with good results. I know they'll tell you how it's doing, and I know you'll work hard.
Thanksgiving is taken care of ! Oldest son & wife had plans to go camping at the desert & middle son will be caring for his father in law . So if I'm feeling okay we will call our oldest son a few days ahead of time & make plans to met him & his wife at a n indian casino which is half way in between for both of us . I would like to include middle son & his wife but he is needed at home .
It isn't a fancy or large casino & has no buffet but does have a small cafe .
Good plan, alpiner! I'll be going to daughter Margaret's for dinner on Saturday (our family's usual day to celebrate).
Happy Sunday, Buddies. I'm weary from worrying that I wouldn't wake up in time to shower and dress for SS and church, but of course I did wake up in plenty of time for that and breakfast, too! We had a nice church service with a reading of the names of members who died during this year and then those of us who had friends or relatives who were not members of our church were invited to mention them, too, so I asked for prayers for Kris's Dad, Dave Snyder. And others also mentioned other friends. This was a departure from our memorial candle lighting service in past years when we had a short service in our chapel and then at the end came forward to light a candle for any deceased loved one we especially wanted to remember. I always lit one in memory of Bob. This time I included him in my silent prayers as the group prayed in silence. He's been gone 15 years now.
It's bright and sunny here today. After I cleaned up my lunch things, I took a pretty good walk around the neighborhood. This is the first year we've had much leaf color--and it made for a beautiful walk.
Have a lovely afternoon, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hurting a lot today. Didn't sleeep well. Can't wait for all of this to be over & done. Hi to all. Sharon
Hi Sue. All Saints is always a sad time, but it's good to remember those who are gone.
Praying for you Sherry.
They changed the Friday night music practice to Monday at 4:30 and I still can't go because it is dark by 5 pm. I asked someone for a ride to practice at church this morning, it was the husband of the worship leader who has given me ride in the past. I got the impression that it would be inconvenient when he said: I'll try to work it in. so I got home and texted that I don't need a ride. I hate to feel like I am an inconvenience. So I won't be going to music practice. When the schedule was going to be changed I was told it would be so I could drive myself, however, it is still going to be dark by 5 pm so I won't be able to drive myself. Today it was announced that the change was because they want to be able to go to Open Mic night on Friday.
OK I am through venting thanks for listening.
Sharon....hope the pain lessens soon.
Marilyn...I'd have done the same thing....text....no thanks!
Sue....good for you getting a long walk in.
Darlene...I don't think you're near Sutherland Springs...or hope you are not. What a senseless crime. What on earth are people thinking?
Jeanne....are you ok?
GinnyAnn....you, too...ok?
We walked to town and the mist was changing to light drizzle by the time we got home.
I did get two loads of laundry finished, too. More tomorrow and need to get to the grocery store and bank, etc.
Jane
My husband had the opening prayer at church this morning & he said that one name had been left off the prayer list , mine . He only said I was to have surgery .
This evening the preacher came over to chat with me & ask how I was doing . I told him I shouldn't have googled the procedures I am to have . He agreed . I handed him the paper with the procedures listed . Meanwhile a female member asked what the surgery was for or was it best not to ask in mixed company . I laughed & told her to ask the preacher ! The preacher is the age of our two oldest children but it didn't bother me to talk to him about it . I told him I was going to try not to think about it .
It's dreary here this morning--lots of fog. I woke up early due to the time change and have walked and put a load of wash into the dryer since returning from the walk. Tim will come by sometime this morning and I need to discuss a few things with him as I want to donate to the Wreaths Across America program again--I give one for a deceased friend at Arlington and also will donate a wreath to the nearby Federal cemetery where Dave, Kris's Dad is buried. He doesn't like for me to donate online unless he's checked it out. Then I'll buy wreaths for all my kids from this same group as the contributions go toward putting wreaths on all the Veteran's cemeteries in the U.S. I also have to discuss a change in my Express Scripts prescription order with Tim. They've changed their policy and need us to contact them about my regular 'scripts.
Sharon, I'm sorry you're hurting today. I hope you'll feel better soon.
Marilyn, I'm also sorry about the response from the guy in the choir. It's too bad when folks aren't willing to help others. I know you love to sing and participate--it's their loss!
Alpiner, I hope things are shaping up for your procedure. Thoughts and prayers for you still. I know it's hard to wait, but try not to worry.
Jane, how's the packing going? It sounds as if you're tying up loose ends. Did you mention a departure date?
Jeanne and GinnyAnn, I'd like to hear from you, too!
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
I guess I forgot to push POST...don't see my post, anyway.
Alpiner...thoughtful of your husband to add you to the Prayer List. Sometimes it's best not to read too much on the internet about a procedure, but ask your doc. Lots of the gals here have had lumpectomies...some many years ago...and are cancer-free today.
Sue...haven't really started to pack yet...thinking about it, though! ;)
Nice day here and lots of errands to do.
jane
No..Jane the shooting was south of where I am...about 200 miles...it's very sad...my heart is heavy for the victims who only wanted to be in church and worship our Lord..I think...Isis or what ever terrirost is done no this..are now targeting christians...Hope everyon has great week...prayers continue for Sharon and Alpiner. Darlene. Typo..not no done thiis..but meant is doing this
Thanks for the continuing good thoughts. The pain continues, but not as bad. At least I am able to sleep at night. I've already done 2 hrs on the machine. i had JOHN put the machine up as soon as I woke up and had gone to the bathroom. He got me hooked up on it and then brought my coffee and cereal in. I think i will skip the coffee in the future. It was awful. He likes it so strong. The pt is coming at 1:00. Bunny jumped up on the bed to keep me company and to check me out for crumbs and to give me some kisses. Our bed is nearly 3 ft. high, but she managed to make the leap. She hadn't done it for a long time. She does't like us changing our routine.
John did all the laundry yesterday and is folding it now. :smitten: :smitten:
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about the mess up with music practice. It's a shame he couldn't be more helpful.
The massacre in TX was awful. My prayers go out to them and their families. Glad you're safe, Darlene.
Mary, be sure and tell us what the dr says about your back.
Jane, I'm sure you have your packing down to a science now and that it won't take you long.
Sue, that is a good idea to order your wreaths from them. I have already ordered some for the kids, but if you ccould email me a link or address, maybe I could do that next year.
Ginny & Jeanne, check in! I've seen you a couple times on FB, but would like to see you here.
A very sad thing happened yesterday, the daughter of the gal I stayed with for the reunion, passed away. I think she had muscular dystrophy, but it was apparently very sudden. She was only 55. Such a terrible thing for a mother to deal with. She has already lost 2 husbands. Sharon
A nurse from the hospital called this morning to ask health related questions , what meds not to take starting the day before & day of surgery . She said to wear loose , warm , comfortable clothing . Would a blouse & elastic waist pants be okay ? Its still too warm here to wear a sweater . I have been trying not to think about the surgery & her call makes it more difficult not to .
alpiner, I would wear sweats - or if it's too warm for that, wear a loose-fitting buttoned shirt, and (like you said) elastic-waist pants. Anything that's comfortable and easy to put on and take off, and probably no bra. Same with shoes/socks. What is your date again? I take meds that I have to stop a week before any surgical procedure. It's good to have the hospital people tell you what to expect as far as the mechanics of checking in, preparation, etc.
Sue, glad you got some good walking in. And it's wonderful that Tim is taking such good care of your finances and other stuff.
Marilyn, sorry about your problems with the music group. I know you'll get a chance to make your music somewhere, sometime.
Sharon, glad the pain is lessening somewhat. Re your coffee...personally, I like mine strong and black. But you can always dilute yours with some hot water if you don't like what John fixes. Good for him for doing the laundry, though.
At the suggestion of a friend, I got some Icy-Hot patches to try for symptomatic relief for my back pain. I didn't have much pain yesterday when I first tried one, but one time does not a solution make. On the other hand, it's almost impossible to put a sticky patch on your own lower back - especially when one arm doesn't work very well. So I don't know if it's something I want to try again (unless I can find some kind soul to apply it for me - LOL).
I had a year-end appointment with my financial counsellor this morning. She is SO great, and is doing such a good job with managing my assets. I'm really pleased with the way she/the firm are handling things. They're not only keeping me solvent, but continuing to grow my "nest egg". It's certainly comforting to me (and the girls) to know that I can live out my life without any money problems or being a financial burden on the kids.
Hope everyBuddy has a good week.
maryz
The surgery is November 9 .
Alpiner....just whatever is comfortable for you, clothes wise. I had a mastectomy, so could not raise my left arm well, and a button down the front shirt was a necessity. You will probably not have that problem with a lumpectomy and since they don't take all the lymph nodes like they did 28 yrs ago. You'll probably want to skip a bra because of the incision, though.
I have the dreaded 6 month dentist visit today...probably my last with my longtime dentist. He's pretty much retired...just back this week from AZ. I want to get in earlier than Nov. so am going to see about scheduling the next appt in Aug. and get on an Aug- March schedule.
Our oldest son called last night & asked me to contact his daughter who lives in Texas & tell her of my breast cancer surgery . He wants her to contact her other grandma & ask her about family health history . Granddaughter's mother is in a nursing home & unable to give her the information . I sent a private message to her on facebook & asked her not to mention it on facebook or say any thing about it to our daughter . She agreed she knows how emotional her auntie gets .
Mary, I like my coffee strong and black, too. How did the icy hot work? I've always enjoyed Shaquille O'Neil's sense of humor and enjoy the icy hot commercials also Buick ones. He doesn't need the money, but I'm sure he doesn't do it gratis!
Jane, good luck with the packing. I'm sure you're getting anxious to get on the road. How long will you stay this winter? I've had to go to a new dentist, too, since I can't drive myself down to Union Springs. I'm using Tim's dentist and mostly see the hygienist who cleans my teeth. The dentist comes in to say hello when she's almost finished. I already have fillings in almost every molar and some in the front, so unless something dire happens, I don't think I'll have anything more done before I leave the "earthly realm"!
Sharon, I'm glad you're home and on the mend. I hope you'll be 100% soon. I don't remember if you mentioned therapists visits at your home? I had 6 weeks after moving back home following my fall. They really helped and I did them diligently after the therapists quit coming. I still have the cumbersome brace on my leg, though. That's a pain! I'll try to remember to send you the address of Wreaths Across America. Tim took the paper work home with him yesterday as my printer isn't working.
Alpiner, it's good your son let your granddaughter know about your upcoming surgery. Did you know that men can and do get breast cancer, too. After my surgery and recovery, our sons and I were living temporarily in an apartment, waiting for my husband (a Navy pilot who was deployed to Sicily) came home to help us move to Key West. A young man who was living in the same apartment complex developed a lump on his chest/breast area and had a cancer there. His mother came from another state to help him during his recovery. We moved away and I didn't hear from them after that.
Darlene, I'm with you on the outrage about the Texan who killed all those people during a church service. What a terrible tragedy. I'm so sorry for all the victims and their families. Things like this just boggle my mind!
Marilyn, I hope you're having a good day. I hope Keith is, also.
GinnyAnn, I'm still hoping for a post from you. I hope you are feeling better. Are you still getting sunshine up there? If so, try to get out on your deck when it's warm enough. I think it helps.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, the day I wore the Icy Hot patch, I didn't have much pain, but one try doesn't prove anything. It could've just been a good day. It was all but impossible for me to place properly (on my lower back) by myself, so I haven't tried it again. My appointment with the spine office is on 7 December.
alpiner, not too much longer to wait. Lots of hugs and good thoughts going your way.
jane sorry the dental cleaning is traumatic for you. I'm always glad to get that done. Fortunately, I've rarely had any problems with my teeth, and to me, the newly cleaned teeth/mouth always feels good.
Ginny Ann, I agree with Sue - sunshine always helps. John had some problems with depression, and he was always affected when he couldn't get enough sunshine.
Sharon, so glad for your home PT. It really is necessary.
Hi to Marilyn, Darlene, Jeanne, Joy, Bubble, and whoever else checks in.
I woke up about 4 and couldn't go back to sleep. I got up about 5, ate some cereal, and headed for the chair. There, I slept hard until after 8! I really had to make myself get up, get dressed, and go to Silver Sneakers. We had a lovely hard rain this morning - nothing severe or windy, but almost an inch.
Hi Gals, I'm still hurting a lot but slept well last night. John is doing very well as a nurse. A neighbor came by with a pumpkin pie & whipped cream for us. Yum. She stayed and visited a bit. HH nurse was here too. Ive done 3.5 hrs on the machine. More to go.
Mary, if the icY hot doesn't work, you might try Salon Pas.
Alpiner, I'm thinking of you and hope you sail through it fine. Sharon
I know about that one, too, Sharon. The problem is getting it applied. I really can't do it myself. :(
I did some grocery shopping this morning for easy to fix meals I think my husband can manage to make . Son will be here to help also . I bought boneless chicken breasts & hamburger which I made into patties , froze both meats . I made peanut butter cookies & will bake & freeze them this afternoon . I'll make potato salad tomorrow .
Granddaughter said she saw my private message to her on facebook when she got up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night . She said she cried . I should have waited until morning to tell her . She will contact her other grandma to check on family health issues which I am glad to know .
Sharon...you are sure working faithfully on your PT!
Alpiner...your granddaughter may find, as many of us do, that there is no family history. My husband's niece, an identical twin, had bc, but her twin has not. There are hundreds of different kinds of breast cancer, and a few are genetic, the docs say. The important thing is for your daughter and granddaughters to have regular mammos and visits with their doctors. There are families who have some genetic problem. A woman I knew through work had a family in which every female had had breast cancer....Mayo was studying the family...and this woman had a double mastectomy before being diagnosed because it was virtually certain, she felt, that she'd also get it.
We'll all be thinking of you on the 9th and looking forward to seeing your posts when it's all over.
Dentist visit went well. I had a different hygenist and she was much more gentle on that gum probe thing and the scaling than the one I usually have.
Jane
There was no breast cancer in my family . However my cousin had a double masectomy at an young age (our mothers were sisters ) her father had cancer . My 1/2 sister also had breast cancer ( we had the same father but different mothers ) . I was on hormones when I was a young woman . I heard hormone treatment could cause cancer & I stopped taking them .
Alpiner....you'll find that "they" say a lot of things can cause breast cancer. I used to worry over that, and then gave up on it. If you watch and read enough, something or other "causes" everything. I was never on hormones, because I was still having periods at age 48. And my tumor was not estrogen receptive. Why did I get an aggressive form of it? Nobody knows. I now just take care of myself and my sister has regular checkups. I could drive myself crazy trying to figure it out. Why does one identical twin get an aggressive form and the other doesn't? Let your close female relatives know and then just take care of you would be my advice.
You'll also hear a ton of "horror" stories from other people. TUNE THEM OUT. Listen to your doctor and not all the other "advice" offered by people who've never been down this route.
You'll be in our thoughts and prayers tomorrow.
jane
My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow, Alpiner. Believe me that a lumpectomy is not all that bad. Not something you would choose and of course, it carries lots of fear, but as surgeries go, it's not a bad one and I've had a lot. I took premarin and my tumor WAS estrogen sensitive. I was 61 when I was diagnosed.
I'm waiting for the PT gal. I didn't sleep long enough last night. Trouble getting the pain down and then the fire alarm started chirping a little before 7 this AM. I went to the bathroom, put in an earplug, but still couldn't get back to sleep.
Mary, my physiatrist said that sometimes those pads burned or irritated the skin if you put them directly on it, so she suggested purtting it on over my panties. This might also solve your problem if you stuck it to the outside of your panties and then put them on. Just a suggestion of something to try.
Jane, believe me, PT is not something I want to do, but I figure it is the only way I'm going to return to normal function.
All for now. Sharon (Brian's 49th birthday was yesterday! He's my baby!)
Good morning, Buddies. I have had breakfast, walked in my neighborhood, showered
shampooed and am partially dressed for bridge at 1:00. Libba is picking me up about 12:45. It's almost 11:00, so I'll fix lunch shortly and finish drying my hair and dressing for bridge.
Mary, I guess we can all be thankful for one day which is pain free, but we sure would like to have more! And yes, I can expect December, January, February to be cloudy and rainy and that does depress me. However, I will continue to walk every day that I can as that helps ward off the depression. Hopefully we'll get sunny days more frequently this fall and winter.
Sharon, I'm glad you've had at least one good pain free night and I hope you have many more as you recuperate. It's so nice to have good neighbors. Congratulations to Brian on his 49th. Jon is my baby and he was 52 in May! Bill is 58 and Tim is 56. Jon was a BIG surprise when he was born. I was having so much bleeding that I thought were periods and I was actually threatening miscarriage. However, all was well and the birth was easy. All 3 weighed over 8 lbs and Jon weighed almost 9!
Alpiner, you are wise to prepare meals for the freezer before your surgery. I'm sure you'll be glad you did when you come home. It's great that your grand daughter is checking on her family history, but as Jane mentioned some times it doesn't run in families. I'm the only one of my sisters (I have 2) who has had B.C.
Jane, how is the packing going? I think you must be getting anxious to travel. Have you had much snow at home yet? So far we're having a very warm fall.
Not much else to report except that I'm playing bridge at Terri's this afternoon. Libba is subbing so she will pick me up. She's my "back yard" neighbor. Olyne has several of her girl friends from Orange Beach visiting yesterday and today.
GinnyAnn, I'm still looking for a post from you. I hope you're feeling better and will post soon.
Have a nice day, Buddies. I'm off to fix some lunch now.
Sue
alpiner, along with the others, I'll be there with you tomorrow. I was 69 when I was diagnosed in 2005 - found a suspicious area on my mammogram. I had been on hormones since a total hysterectomy at age 45, which I stopped as soon as I got the bad mammogram. I had a lumpectomy, one lymph node taken with no involvement. I had 6 1/2 weeks of radiation treatments, but no chemo. My tumor was not estrogen receptive, and I declined the followup medications. I've had no problems since then. There was no cancer in my immediate family, except for one aunt who had colon cancer. My girls all started getting mammograms after my diagnosis. And I second what jane said, too, about not listening to horror stories. Every case is individual - absolutely no two are ever the same.
Thanks for that suggestion, Sharon - I may give that a try with the Icy-Hot. Usually the chirping with the smoke alarm means that the battery needs to be changed - was that the problem with yours?
Sue, I hope you have good cards.
Cloudy here today, and much cooler (only 56 as I write). The excitement for the day was getting my mani/pedi. The tech is so good to me - takes such good care of me. She even carries my bag (phone, tablet, keys, etc.) and coffee cup out to the car when I leave.
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and made my Kroger grocery list for tomorrow. I'm expecting a friend to pick me up later to take me to the nearby Great Clips for a haircut. I'm looking pretty shaggy!
It's dark and drizzly outside. So I'll probably be skipping my usual walk time. I have to take my cane when walking outside and it will be hard to manage an umbrella in one hand and the cane in the other.
Mary, I had so-so cards yesterday and came in the middle, so didn't win any money. However, as usual Terri had a yummy dessert and the company is always very good, plus a nice afternoon out.
I'm planning to read most of the afternoon. I'm ready to start a Michael Connelly mystery starring my favorite, Harry Bosch,--THE POET. I don't recall reading it previously, but may find that I have. But I don't mind rereading favorites if I'm out of other books to read. I'll walk over to the library on Saturday to check out new ones.
Alpiner, thoughts and prayers for you today from me in Alabama. Let us know the results ASAP.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Mary, sounds like you have a gem in the mani/pedi girl! Now you're all pretty. I had to remove all polish before my surgery. I have put my pink strengthener polish back on, but nothing special. Yes the chirp was telling us that the battery was dead. Just a pain in the neck. Have to bring in the 8 ft ladder to change it.
Slept fairly well last night. Waiting for the home health nurse now. Thinking of Alpiner and hoping all goes well and is much easier on her than she has feared.
Sue, our kids are 54, 51, 49, so yours are older than ours. He has started his new job at Scott now, but it's early days. He did know several of the men he'll work with--other retired colonels and Lt. colonels. Scott AFB is only about 20 mins from his house. It's rainy here today too. YOu're wise to skip your walk.
Hi to everyone I haven't mentioned. Sharon
Sharon, I hope you're not planning to get up on a ladder!!! Re the nail salon - all the folks are great. There are two sisters and the husband of my "gal". They are all very kind and caring - with lots of regular customers. So they must be doing something right.
alpiner, you're in our thoughts. Hugs!
It 's mostly cleared off here now, so I guess Sharon and Sue will be getting some sunshine before too much longer. My girls are older than your kids, at 61, 60, 58, and 56 (it was a busy few years for us).
I think Alpiner is on the west coast, so she may just be going into surgery. THINKING OF YOU, ALPINER!
It's cleared off here, but we have warnings of very cold for tonight. My woman was here to clean and we had a chance to chat. She'll be the one who collects the mail here and checks that house when she's in town for her cleaning service. It relieves our worry about stuff going wrong and nobody checking while we're in TX. She also sorts our mail so it's easier to get through 3 months of mail when we come home. I gave her the fob for the alarm system, so that's all set too. I have autopay for all the bills, so no need to forward stuff. Another thing to cross off the TX to do list.
Time to get clothes from the dryer.
jane
jane, it's great that you have such a trusted surrogate to take care of things for you while you're gone!
Yes, it is, Mary. With no family closer than 250 miles, it's a necessity. We don't want to impose on friends for 3 months, so it's worth it to pay this woman to check. She likes the $$ and we like the satisfaction of knowing she's checking.
jane
It was a long day , didn't get home until 7:30 p.m. I had a difficult time waking up , then breathing . The dr. thinks she got it all .
Hooray, alpiner! Glad it's over. Now, get plenty of rest and sleep off the anesthesia.
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Woo Hoo, Alpiner! I'm glad your surgeon thinks she got it all--that will certainly relieve your mind. When will you go back for a follow up? I am happy for you.
Hi Mary. What are you doing on this sunny Saturday? (at least it's sunny, but cool here) I woke up at the usual time and showered/shampooed after breakfast, then did my usual walk.
Jane, you are fortunate to have the cleaning ? lady to pick up your mail and keep it safe for you. Much better than leaving at the post office for 3 months. I've never stopped mine more than 3 or 4 weeks at a time--and when I was traveling, I had a wonderful mail lady, so knew it would be OK. Now that she is retired I don't know the new mailman--they seem to be trying different ones.
Mary, after many years of picking at my snagged nails I finally have had some luck with growing hard ones. I think it's the Levothyroxine I take for my bones. I don't let my nails grow very long, though. And I've never worn nail polish, except on my toes in the summer when I wear sandals. I've not worn sandals since my fall, though because of having to strap on the leg brace and must wear heavy sneakers for that.
Tim came by about 10:30 as I wanted to order Wreaths for Gordon Nakagawa at Arlington and Dave Snyder (Kris's Dad) who is at Ft. Mitchell, a national military cemetery in eastern Alabama with some graves in Georgia, I think. We went to lunch at the Mexican place, then to Kroger, and then to home for order the wreaths. I usually order wreaths for all 3 kids from the same place, but I could see he was becoming frustrated and will go back to the website and order their wreaths on my own.
I've been invited to a young friend's home (she's a church member and in our circle) for dinner tonight. So far I haven't been able to find a ride, so will call Bonney later as she usually naps until 3:00.
I started reading The Dust Bowl Girls this morning. It's the selection for this month's book club. It looks fairly easy and is less than 300 pages, so should finish it by Sunday afternoon at the latest. It's about a women's traveling basketball team during the 1930's. It should be interesting.
Have a nice Friday and don't forget tomorrow is Veteran's Day!
Sue (actually, Auburn celebrated this morning at Veteran's park, but that coincided with our lunch and grocery trip).
Hi Gals. Alpiner, so glad your surgery is over and apparently successful. Now rest up and stop worring.
I've been busy today. Took a shower, ate breakfast and read the paper then got on the machine for an hour before the PT lady came. The HHN came just as she was leaving and removed the aquacell from my knee. Next week, they will remove the staples. All was fine.
John went to bridge for the first time today since my surgery. He left the door open for the girls and fixed lunch on a try which one of the girls carried back before they left. Since they left, I've gotten 2 more hrs on the machine, started a book, and written some thank you notes. Speaking of which, Brian & Traecy sent me a lovely get well pkg with both French & Belgian chocolates, Body butter, lavender flower petals for the bath and I think that's all. Nice surprise!
John just got home. I'm doing better each day, but still have a lot of pain. I wish I could get comfortable in bed!
Jane, that sounds like a wonderful arrangement on your mail. So nice to have someone to count on.
Mary, no, I'm not about to use a ladder!! Are your nail people Vietnamese? Mine are and they speak very little English and chat among themselves in VN, so not as friendly as could be.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sue - oops - it's Friday - and a lovely chilly day it is, too. It's great to see such a clear autumn day. I went to swimming and coffee - but that's about it for me today. My nails are really pretty flimsy - have never grown long. They're doing SO much better now that I'm wearing gel polish (not artificial nails) regularly. Of course, I'm not doing any housework or washing dishes, etc., so the polish almost always lasts the full three weeks between my appointments. I don't get polish on my toenails. My feet are horribly misshapen and ugly, and I never wear shoes without socks (except at the beach - where my family teases me and complains that they inherited my ugly feet. LOL).
Sharon, glad most things are doing well. The gal who used to live next door to me here had a knee done Tuesday. She's getting her PT at home, too, and is doing well. She's already scheduled the other one to be done in December! My nail folks are Vietnamese, too. They sometimes do speak Vietnamese between themselves, but it's not a constant thing. They're mostly speaking English and chatting with the clients. When I first started getting pedicures, the gal was Thai and was really very good. But one day, she spent the whole time I was there talking on the phone to someone in Thai, and that was the last time I went to her.
The folks here at the Terrace have put up a Wall of Honor across from the dining room, with photos of our veterans, back in the day, in their uniforms. There's a special party tomorrow morning to honor them. We even have a woman who served in the Air Force during WW2.
I've placed a pick-up order from my local Walmart and will pick it up in the morning. I absolutely LOVE this service, and haven't been in the store in several months. Plus there's no charge!
My left knee started aching , I thought it was sciatica then a nurse from the hospital called this morning & I mentioned it to her . She told me to call the surgeon, that it might be a blood clot . I called & left a message , she called back & said to watch if it swelled up . But she thought it was from how I was laying on the table in surgery . She said I could take ibuprofen . I did & its feeling better . I'm surprised there is no bandage , but now I remember she said she would use some sort of surgical glue .
My husband has been great ! He washed the dishes by hand this morning , He says he would rather wash them , than run the dishwasher .
alpiner, glad the surgeon was able to ease your mind about your leg pain. Love your husband doing the dishes by hand. My John always had to be reinstructed on how to use the various machines (washer, dryer, dishwasher). :2funny:
:hb2::hb2: HURRAH for Alpiner being home and the lumpectomy is history!! :hb2: :hb2:
Great she could close things up with surgery glue...amazing stuff now in medicine. Good, too, the IB took care of the hip thing mostly. I hope you can be up and walking around which, as I understand it, cuts down greatly on the chance for a blood clot.
They'll only hold our mail here for 30 days. I don't want it forwarded to Tx because of all the tax stuff I'm afraid could get lost...and those who've done that say it's a problem, often. So...we'll see what the mail situation is at the new condo place and, if necessary, get a PO box for our family only...not all our mail.
We're to have a "wintery mix" today...so I plan to stay inside and catch up on football games and laundry. There is a dedication of a new veterans memorial, but the guy they're having speak has early signs of dementia and rambles all over the map. His wife says she has to quit work to keep an eye on him. Why she let him take on this speech, is beyond me. But, the old doc who's appointed himself LEADER of this thing is 93 or so...and insists things be done his way.
Have a good Saturday!
jane
Mary, I can see why you left the Thai girl, but almost all the VM are constantly talking among themselves in VM at my shop. I don't like it, but then I don't get them done frequently. The gel polishes are so pretty but my nails are so fragile, the one time they used it, they had to practically dig it off and my nails were really bad afterwards. So, I only use colored nail polish for something special, otherwise the strengthening pink polish. I have ugly feet too, but I've found that with polish on my toenails and pretty sandals, they look pretty good and are much more comfortable than closed shoes. They have a whole wall of plaques of Vets and a display of various war memorabilia going back to WWI. This is in our new amenity center entry area.
Jane, I probably wouldn't have thought of the problems of losing tax forms, etc by having them forwarded. I think you are wise to do it the way you do.
It's about 59 here, but sunny. John is out, poking around doing something.
I got another care pkg today, this one from Mel. 2 containers of homemade cookies (1 for Nurse Ratchet) and several special magazines. It's nice to feel loved. Sharon
Sharon....thoughtful kids...nice to get when you're hurting.
Sharon, funny you should mention "Nurse Ratchett". I was thinking about her just yesterday and wondering if I mentioned the name, how many folks would recognize it. :2funny:
My husband says he knows when I am getting better because I get picky how he does things or make comments on his cooking . He said he now realizes how much I do & cooking is not easy but looks easy when I do it .
Alpine...praise God for your successful surgery...prayers for fast healing and only good reports..Sharon..glad you are doing well also..it's good for men to do our jobs..in my opinion...might appreciate us more....my husband was awesome in helping ..the many times I needed him..he was there for me..Jane we are back to summer here in Texas...until the next cold front..we have to get one from Canada to cool off much...Hi Sue..Mary...I haven't seen Jeanne or Ginny posting..hope they are ok...Hi to any I missed..time to get ready for church...Darlene
Alpiner, your hubby & John would enjoy sharing notes. John said he was so glad he wasn't born a woman! Last night he fixed meat loaf and baked potatoes. I had made several meat loaves and frozen them. How hard could that be? For him, very difficult. He just doesn't listen to directions the first time through and so has to come back and ask me things a dozen times. And if something isn't where I said it should be, he tells me we don't have it instead of looking somemore! I thought the BBQ sauce that I put on the top of the meatloaf was in the door shelves with other condiments. It turned out it was on one of the regular shelves clear at the back, but it took him a half hour to find it. It really is normally easier for me to cook than to get him to do it. Now there is no choice.
Hi Darlene. I agree that it is good for our hubbys to help, but mine is definitely not cut out to do that.
Enjoy church. I'm missing it. I've had so many cards and calls from church & SS members.
John went to church this morning and I'm waiting to take my shower till he gets home. I'm afraid to take it without him here. I did sleep pretty well last night and till 8:30 this AM. Unfortunately, I am developing some hives or something and worrying that it is an allergy to the oxycontin/percocet I've been taking. Without those, I just can't get by at night. I survive the day on Tramadol, but not at night.
Mary, several people we have mentioned Nurse Rachett to haven't had a clue--especially the younger ones.
I have all these goodies here and with the exception of the French chocolate, none of it really even attracts me. I' ve gotten my weight down to the lowest in quite a while, but I know if I start eating real meals, etc, after I get well, that it will go up again. They keep telling me to eat protein for healing, so I'm trying to do that. I also am very concerned about my bone density. The Dr was very concerned with the porosity of the bone in my knee. I take Evista + 1200 IU Calcium + 2000 IU Vit D. I am lactose intolerant, so my yogurt and occasional cheese are my only dairy products. Is anyone on Pro Lia long term? I took it for about a year and a half and was scared by the list of side effects and requested Evista. Any input from you guys? Sharon
Sharon and Alpiner....good for husbands to get to realize what you do all the time that they just don't notice or take for granted. I'm fortunate in that Ray and I were both single for so many years that we each had to do our own "everything"...and he loves to cook. He's also helps me by vacuuming which is much appreciated. ''
Sharon...I know you'll let the doc know about the hives or rash...they surely have something else you can try to get through the night.
Sue....WAR EAGLE!! What a game! I thought maybe Miss State would get Alabama....but missed at the end. I'm sure AL will be #1 this week again.
It's a cold, wet Sunday here. The Masons/Shriners have their pancake breakfast this morning and Ray's working there 10-1, so I went up a little after 10. The various church crowds hadn't arrived yet, so they had more volunteers than customers. I hope it's improved.
I read the morning paper and all the news was so depressing I gave up on it. I think I'll go out to the Family room and finish a baby hat and maybe do some reading until football starts.
John didn't help in the kitchen or laundry, unless given a specific job and instructions. But then I didn't do any yard work or home maintenance. However, after he retired, he took over the vacuuming (until I got someone to do the cleaning) and always defrosted the upright freezer (it was old and not self-defrosting). The division of labor worked for us. :smitten:
HOORAY FOR AUBURN!!!
Margaret has gone to the Lady Vols basketball game this afternoon (it's that time of year again). She's going to come through here on her way home and we'll go out to dinner. Nothing else exciting going on.
Hope everybody has a good week upcoming!
After John got home from church, I took my shower and got into a fresh gown & robe. I also did my bed exercises and read the paper, then some yogurt for lunch, and then 2 hourss on the machine. John is back at church for a finance meeting. By the time he gets home, it will be time for me to get back on the machine till supper. While on the machine, I read a copy of Vogue magazine that Mel had included in her box to me. That has to be the most worthless magazine printed. The fashions are mostly grotesque and only a couple articles worth reading. Mostly ads for things I can't afford & don't want. Have no idea why she sent it.
Mary, glad Margaret will be through to take you to dinner. I will say that John has always helped clean up after dinner. I do put away leftovers and load the dishwasher, but he does everything else. It's my least liked job. Otherwise, he has always done the outside stuff except for flowers which have always been my purvey.
Jane, I will talk to the PT or HHS gals tomorrow about the hives and see what they think. They could be a spider bite or other insect bites though I haven't seen any. Enjoy your quiet afternoon. Have you read,THE NIGHTINGALE, by Kristin Hannah? That is one of the books Lori sent me, so think I will start it in a bit. It's in a larger, darker font than the other one she sent me, so maybe I can get into this one. Cold and damp here too.
Sue, glad Auburn won. Sharon
I will be going to music practice tomorrow, after all, The pastor is going to pick me up and bring me home. Our pastor is 84 but he sure doesn't let any grass grown under his feet. He is the go-to guy for funerals around here for anyone who doesn't have their own pastor.
Yesterday Keith's college roommate and good friend contacted us that he and his wife were traveling up the coast on their way back to their home north of us from their Arizona home. They planned to stay locally at the Red Lion for the night and would we meet them there for dinner at 7 pm. I drove to and from very carefully on a different route than I normally drive. I decided it would be safer driving down the highway than on the blvd that has very few lights and is winding on the side of a hill. I did fine, but I will never be driving the upper road in the dark. the food was fantastic, I had a pasta dish with a creamy Asian sauce containing chicken and shitake mushrooms. Yummy!!!
Sharon....you're doing great on your PT!
Mary....going out with Margaret sounds great.
Sue must still be celebrating Auburn's win. ;D
Marilyn....good for your Pastor to get you to music practice. It sounds as if dinner out was a nice change for you from the usual Mexican place K likes.
Jeanne....and GinnyAnn....are you both OK?
Darlene....looking forward to some warm TX sunshine.
Joy....hope all is going well for you.
Alpiner....are you having any pain?
Jane
Alpiner....are you having any pain? No pain unless it nearing the time to take the pain pill . I'm on Tramadol . When I had the knee pain I was surprised the Tramadol didn't relieve it but ibuprofen did .
Marilyn, so glad the pastor stepped up to getting you to music practice. It's amazing how well some people can do at that age. The retired pastor who teaches our SS is similar. He came to the hospital before my surgery even though our regular pastor came a little later. Your meal sounds scrumptious. Tell me again what your vision problem is. I've heard so much a long that line that I confuse who has what. I don't have a diagnosed night vision problem but the glare and the skewed perception confuses me, so I hardly ever drive at night. I just don't feel safe.
Alpiner, I'm glad the Tramadol is helping you. When you take ibuprofen, be sure to take it with food. Otherwise, you can cause an ulcer. It is a wonder drug in keeping down my general pain though. Right now I can't take it because they put me on blood thinners for a month to prevent a clot. I'll be so glad to get off of that.
Jane, it sounds like you should be ready for TX sun after the cold weather you're having.
I agree that it's been too long since we heard from Jeanne & Ginny & Sue. Check in girls.
I slept fairly well last night. I have begun to think those spots were bug bites rather than hives. Cortisone 10 helped them a lot better than antihistamine spray. Had more this AM. My knee seems really tight this morning. I just finished the bed exercises and am waiting for the PT gal at 11:00. Then I will have her help me on the machine, bring in my lunch tray and put Bunny's food down for her. John has everything fixed. I had the machine up to 115 last night. It only goes to 120. I may have to do an hour at 115 before I turn it up to 120. The machine really isn't painful, it is just a pain getting into it and ready to go.
Jane, John watched the IU game last night and just shook his head. It's a new coach and apparently, not a good one, so the season looks sad. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I was busy all day trying to read a book we'll discuss today at Book Club. It's about a small town Oklahoma women's basketball team which was really good and got into the national finals against a team featuring Babe Harris Dedrickson (sp?). She was an extraordinary athlete and very good at basketball. You may remember her as an excellent female golfer. According to the author, she was snobby and overbearing--but the author was a descendant of one of the Oklahoma players, so it might have been a little prejudiced. However, it was an excellent portrayal of early female teams in the AAU which later became the AAUW. The small town Oklahoma team won the tournament!
Alpiner, hurray for Tramadol and no pain! I hope you're going to be back to normal soon.
Jane, you're right, we're still gloating about our win over Georgia! Now if we can just beat "Bama" in 2 weeks. They are playing here and the last time that happened, we won on the last play of the game due to their missed field goal. One of our speedy players was waiting under the goal post and when the ball missed he caught it and ran all the way to the other end zone for the win! I watched the Bama game at Mississippi State on Saturday night and MSU gave them a run for their money--so maybe this will be our year.
Marilyn, hurray for your pastor who will pick you up for practice. (just a note, though as I'm now 80, I don't think 84 is very old!) It sounds like you and Keith had a fun evening out with his friends. And your meal sounds yummy!
Sharon, I've not read "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah, but I have read several others of hers and they are usually pretty interesting. Right now I'm reading on old Zane Grey western adventure. Bob loved Zane Grey as did our boys when they were growing up, but when I moved, I let the estate sale people take it away. None of the boys had space for all those books!
Mary, yesterday morning Olyne picked me up for church a bit early and she drove us down past the University first. The cleaners were out cleaning up the toilet paper--and it was just beautiful hanging from the trees. In a way, it's a weird tradition but it sure looked pretty and is unique to AU. I have no idea how it started.
Hi to Darlene, GinnyAnn, Joy, and other Buddies who are missing this morning.
Sue
Sherry I have some slight Macular Degeneration in both eyes and some cataracts are forming. However about the night driving ever since that minor accident that could have been fatal two years ago I am not comfortable driving at night.
the accident happened coming home in the rain and a very dark section of highway, Keith kept telling me I was close to the white line on the right side of the road, So I was hugging the double yellow lines in the middle. A car coming toward me did the same thing and our mirrors hit. Mine was the top corner of the driver's mirror that got hit. They didn't even stop, I pulled over and waited a few minutes but they never came back. It could have been a head-on and I wouldn't be he here to tell you about it.
Sue....The high school kids here and in the area do the toilet paper in the trees for various players....our neighbors with 3 boys in football have had it happen numerous times. I can't imagine how many rolls they must go through.
Alpiner...Sharon and I both have tramadol for pain and it doesn’t help me much, either, for the arthritis in my knees.
Sharon....it sounds as if you're doing great on the machine. Did I tell you about tramadol and tylenol together?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/tramadol-and-acetaminophen-oral-route/description/drg-20062870
Ray and I are both battling muscle and joint pain with a coming weather change. He canceled going to the hearing center.
Marilyn....I'm sure you stay more to the right now...better there than the middle of the road...esp when K's vision / perception isn't good.
Jane
Alpiner...hope you're feeling better today.
Sharon...you, too, on feeling less pain today.
Ray is recovered from his arthritis flareup yesterday. I am better, too. Today is a marathon of doc visits...two for him and one for me.
Have a good Tuesday!
jane
It's morning no longer here. Olyne picked me up at 9:15 so that we could attend our monthly Circle meeting at Carole's home. She had homemade Angelfood cake (in pink!), fresh fruit, and other goodies. (Presbyterian's love to eat!) Our lesson today was based on several chapters in Hebrews--and had references in the old Testament. Carolyn led the lesson and we had a fairly good discussion. I enjoy this group of women from our church.
It's still chillier than I like today, but the weekend is supposed to bring a slight warm up. I haven't walked yet, but have cleaned up after my lunch and will put on a heavy sweat shirt and get on it shortly. I'm still reading the Zane Grey cowboy novel I checked out of the library on Saturday. I had to put it on hold until I finished the book club selection for yesterday. It was about early women's basketball leagues, especially the one in Oklahoma. So I'll get back to Zane Grey after my walk and hope I finish it today. I'd like to finish the other 4 books I checked out last Saturday before Saturday coming up!
Marilyn, has your eye doctor said anything yet about removing the cataracts? My ophthalmologist did mine about 10-15 years ago and I can see better than I've ever done in my life. I've always been nearsighted and one eye still is somewhat that way, but I'm amazed at what I can see without my glasses--and my vision is no longer blurry when out at night with rings around every light that is out there!
Sharon, Alpiner, GinnyAnn, Darlene, Joy, and whoever is looking in, I hope you're all having a lovely day.
Sue
Hi Gals, my cleaning girl was here today and did a lot of extra stuff I needed done. I've also put in 2 hrs on the machine and have done the bed exercises. I'm half asleep now.
Sue, your circle group sounds interesting. I haven't read a Zane Grey in probably 50 yrs, but I did enjjoy them. I would imagine you enjoyed your book club selection, though doubt I would. Just not that much into sports. I have read things about Babe Deidrickson though, but a long time ago.
Marilyn, I don't blame you at all for not driving at night after an experience like that. So scary! I also didn't remember you had some MD. Both of John's sisters have it to some degree and I have a friend here who has to have monthly shot into her eye for it!!! She is only allowed to drive in Sun City. I have the beginnings o a catarct in 1 eye at least, but another year or 2 for it to be ready to be removed.
Jane, it was really cool and damp here yesterday, so I wasn't feeling very well either. Surprisingly, Tramadol is helping my knee during the day. I only take the opioids at night and am cutting back on those. My machine is up to 117 today but it is really a stretch. I'm going to try to push it up to 120 tomorrow, the max, if I can. If not, I'll take it a degree at a time. I guess the HHN is coming tomorrow to remove the staples. I got a delivery of medical supplies to do it although she still hasn't made an appt. My Dr's appt is Thurs afternoon. BTW, due to my use of Tramadol, I never take Tylenol.
Hi to all. Wish our missing gals would drop in. Sharon
Marilyn, I limit my night driving, too. No point in doing what makes you uncomfortable - if at all possible. My cataract removal was done before they could also correct astigmatism with the lens implants, so I still wear glasses all the time. I don't mind - just used to them. When John had his done a few years later, they could correct for astigmatism, so he quit wearing glasses, except for drug-store readers. He had them stashed all over the house, just for reading.
Sharon, glad you're showing some improvement. What do the numbers measure? the degrees of flexion? People don't usually know how dangerous it is to overdose on acetominophen. I'm mostly controlling my pain with some tizanidine (a muscle relaxant) and 2 x-strength acetominophen twice a day. But when it's bad, it's awful. I'm glad I finally have the appointment with the spine clinic (7 December). I fear that will mean an MRI, which will require some family assistance (since I need the meds to accomplish that). But I guess that can get managed.
jane, glad you and Ray are doing better. Your colder weather really does a number on the joints. SPI is looking good!
Sue, I hope you get a good walk in.
I played duplicate last night. For a change, my partner and I did well. With 10 pairs and 18 boards, we came in 2nd and had a couple of high boards - all for 0.56 MP! Nothing much else going on.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
The PT didn't measure my flex yesterday, but I'm doing 117 on the machine. As to the Tylenol OD, etc, you forget that I'm married to a pharmacist and have a daughter and son in law who are pharmacists. They keep me in line.
Hurrah on the duplicate!!
Is your muscle relaxer like Flexeril? I have that on hand though don't take it much. Good luck on your MRI. I do hope they can find a solution for you. Pain is no fun. Sharon
Sharon....I get little help from Tramadol and was surprised when the doc said to take with tylenol because it made them both more efficient in pain management. That's what that link to the Mayo Clinic said, too.
My appt with cancer surgeon went well...see me next year. Ray needs to try a new cholesterol med, but otherwise things were ok.
I think we'll go out for tacos. It's a cold, foggy, drizzly day...typical for mid Nov.
Jane
:)Hello Girls ::)
Are any of you taking Atenolol? I have been taking it for YEARS but no longer since
it is no longer made. So Doc changed me to Propolol (sp) and I was astonished to
see when I received my bill from the drugstore that it is approximately 3 times more
expensive. I'd like to know if any of you have had to change from Atenolol to
Propolol? If you are taking Atenolol it must be some the druggist had on hand for
a long time. I phoned every drugstore in Baton Rouge and NONE had any.
Some said that it only a temporary outage, but-------?
It is for High Blood Pressjure.
Joy
I see the breast cancer dr. tomorrow morning . I was checking my calendar & was surprised about the appt. * don't remember marking the calendar ! Sure glad I checked , probably would need to pay the copay even if I had forgot to go in .
Joy....not on that one. I take Losartan.
Alpiner...glad you checked your calendar and will see doc to make sure everything is healing ok.
Watched basketball tonight. Looking forward to bridge...last time until we are back from Tx.
Jane
Jane: I take Losartan and Nifedipine (Procardia XL)also for High Blood Pressure.
Joy
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's chilly here this morning--down in the high 50's, but sunny and warming up quickly. I did bundle up for my morning walk, though, and glad I did. I've made my grocery list for Friday and have a load of dishes in the dishwasher and will start a pot of vegetable soup shortly.
Not much else going on here today, so I'll start calling members of the once a month bridge club today as I'm playing bridge tomorrow and also have our first women's basketball game tomorrow at 6:00. Tim is taking me to lunch and Kroger on Friday and I will need to buy a veggie platter as my contribution to Thanksgiving dinner. I usually make sweet potato casserole, but Kris and Ard planned what each should bring and this is what they want me to bring. I also need to buy 2 pairs of slipper socks which I hope I can get at Kroger. My garden club will meet the first Friday in December at the Country Club for lunch and we all must bring the slipper socks which will be distributed to nursing homes for those needing them.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Hi Gals. Joy, I take the generic for Coreg. Mine is prescribed for cardiomyopathy, but it also lowers the BP. My suggestion is to talk to your doctor and see if there is another drug that will work for you that isn't as expensive. Big Pharm has us all behind the 8-ball.
Jane, is Ray taking Co-Q 10? If he is on statins, that is a must. I have been on 200 mg CoQ10 since 97. It is good or the heart, cognition, and definitely to counteract the decrease caused by statins.
I'm still not sure what we are having for TG. We will definitely be at home.
I just finished taking a shower and washing my hair and the HHN called and is due to come soon to remove the staples and discharge me. I start regular PT next Monday.
Hope everyone's bridge games go well. John is off to his. Our group has a Nov/Dec game & brunch. This year, no one could have it at home, so we're going to the Red Bowl, a nearby chinese restaurant. Not my cup of tea, but will enjoy the girls. All for now. Sharon
:)Sharon: I also take 200mg. of COQ10 every day.
Joy
Hi Joy - always good to see you checking in. I take generic Irbesartan for my high blood pressure - have never taken the other ones mentioned. I take red yeast rise to keep my cholesterol down. It's never been out of normal limits, but the RYR does keep it in the midnormal range (and was suggested by my doctor).
It's near 60 here today - lovely fall weather. I've been to the Y and coffee, but I think that's all my activities for the day (except for computer and knitting, of course).
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
On my last eye appt/checkup..the Dr suggested to me that my vision could be improved if I had the uplift eye brow surgery...is considered a cosmetic surgery..but insurance will cover it if Dr recommends...Have any of you had that done or know anyone that has.....thx Darlene
Darlene, my oldest daughter had this type of surgery several years ago - not for cosmetic reasons, but to increase her field of vision. She had very good results.
Joy Keith used to take Atenolol now he is taking metoprolol
I saw the breast cancer dr. this morning , she was satisfied with the healing . Now I am to have consultations with a radiolgist & a chemotherapy dr. to see which is the next procedure . The lympnoids were not affected & she said the area around the spot was smooth . But she wants me to make appts. with the above dr.s . I called one of the dr.s , waiting now for a call back, they are looking for a referral from the breast cancer dr.
Radiology could affect my lungs ( which are bad since I have COPD & asthma ) ,if I take a pill every day I may not be able to tolerate the side affects . If I don't have radiology in the first 12 weeks I can't have it later .
Still waiting on the phone call . If I don't get the call today I will call back tomorrow .
:)Marilyn: Did he stop taking Atenolol because the manufacturer stopped making it
as was my case?? I also was put on (now)toprolol. Was he also changed to that?
And is it about 3 times as expensive as the Atenolol ?
Joy
alpiner, I had the 6 1/2 weeks of radiation, and had no ill effects. I have COPD now, but at least hadn't been diagnosed at that time. My tumor was not estrogen sensitive, so I opted not to take the medication, and then didn't see the medical oncologist after that. I just followed up with the surgeon and the radiologist. I may have said all this before, so if I'm repeating, I apologize.
That's the pits about your medication, Joy. Last January, my provider decided (in their infinite wisdom) to make two of my long-term/maintenance meds available only in 30-day refills (not the previous 90-day refill). At least the price only went up the extra co-pay. But it annoying to have to order it every month instead of every three months.
For those who have had radiation did you have after affects ? Did you have radiation 6 days in a week for 6-1/2 weeks ?
Still no phone call .
Sharon...we both take 100 mg of COQ 10 daily. He may want to up his to 200 mg when he goes on whatever this new cholesterol med is. He couldn't remember the name.
Alpiner...several of the Buddies have had radiation so can comment. I didn't. I had chemo since I had a mastectomy.
Cold...(30s-low 40s) and damp here and very windy here...miserable to be out and about.
jane
The dr. said I can drive again & I'm so happy !! I was getting cabin fever . DH was thrilled that I can resume my regular activities.....like cooking ! I enjoy cooking , he was a good pinch hitter though .
Alpiner, great that you can resume driving and cooking. I had radiation and the only side effect I had was fatigue, but I had chemo first which added to the fatigue. I took Femara for 5 yrs after all the other tx. No problems. My chemo was not one of the extremely toxic ones. There is one that has a drug that can harm the heart. Since I already had cardiomyopathy, they didn't use that one. Consequently, I didn't lose my hair and didn't have some of the awful side effects. I did have a couple of cancer cells in my sentinel lymph nodes so they classified me as stage 2B. If you didn't have lymph involvement, they may decide to skip th.e chemo. I had a couple calcifications or something on my lungs from radiation, but no Copd and no problems otherwise. Good luck with your consultations.
Hi Joy, Mary, Jane and all. I have to get on my machine. I have a dr's appt this aft.
Good morning, Buddies. I've been out early and delivered a campaign poster to a neighbor who supports the Democratic candidate for Senate as I am doing. It is still a bit chilly here but is supposed to warm up this afternoon. I am playing bridge at 12:30 and then attending the first AU Women's home basketball game. My ride will pick me up about 5:15, so busy day here.
Alpiner, I found a large lump just above my right nipple in 1996. I was teaching school and that morning I had bus duty so my husband called my doctor in Montgomery and then called my prinicipal and told her I had an emergency appointment and he would pick me up at 10:00 to take me to the doctor which was 65 miles away from our farm and my school. We were sent to the imaging clinic after I saw my nurse practitioner, had many pictures taken of the lump and about 4:00 was told to return to the doctor's office and then referred to a doctor who would do a needle biopsy.
However, when we got the appointment for the biopsy, I was notified by our military insurance that I must go to Ft. Benning to be examined by a military doctor. This was very upsetting, but turned out to be a blessing. This doctor was wonderful, did a great job of removing the lump and also the lymph nodes under my right arm. I opted to have radiation treatments, although the doctor was pretty sure he'd removed all that was necessary. So every day after school, my husband picked me up and drove me 65 miles to Montgomery to the big cancer clinic there for radiation. The treatment stopped before the 6 weeks were up because the Clinic was closed for 2 weeks during Christmas vacation, so once the vacation was over, we went back to the clinic and had 3 more weeks of radiation just to be on the safe side.
I hope your lymph nodes were cancer free and you won't need further treatment, but if you do, these cancer doctors are very well prepared to treat you and help you with recovery. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way from all of us.
I hope all are well and having a good day. I'll be back again tomorrow.
Sue
alpiner, I had 6 1/2 weeks of daily radiation, and had no side effects. Some folks, like Sharon, experience fatigue, and some have some skin issues towards the end, but I don't remember any of those. Mostly it was just the constancy - having to be somewhere at the same time every day. Travel time usually takes longer than the time at the treatment center - at least it did in my case. I was 12 miles from the center, and arrival/sign in/get into gown/get zapped/get dressed rarely took longer than 15 minutes.
Sue, I wish I could cast my vote for your candidate, but I fear it wouldn't help. What a disaster!
I've been to Silver Sneakers, and will go up to lunch, but then I'm back home for the day. The Terrace is having it's Family Thanksgiving Dinner today, so there will be tables set up all over the main floor, and lots and lots of extra people. I could go up and get the fancy dinner, too, but I'm going to skip the crowd and eat some soup here at home.
Alpiner....hurrah for you. You're just about back to your normal life....but without that awful cancer. Good for you!
Finally a little bit of sunshine outside...but it's not to last long...back to low 30s, gloomy, and drizzle.
I got my pneumonia shot this morning, and took some good jewelry to the bank deposit box for while we're in Tx.
We're rounding up "stuff" we want to take to TX....meds refilled, etc.
jane
Thanks Sharon for your input ...I should consider it if my vision will improve...Darlene
The lymp nodes were cancer free . The dr. said the spot had well defined margins , found the measurement wasn't .2 centimeters . It was 1.2 centimeters .
I was given the numbers of two dr.s she wanted me to call for appts. I called one yesterday & was told they need a referral from my dr. first . So I called my dr. this morning & they will send the drs. referrals . So it will probably be next week before I get a call .
I drove into town today & forgot to bring a pad to place under the seat belt . I moved it under my arm & hoped I wouldn't need it . That little trip sure tired me out !
alpiner, it takes such a long time to get strength and stamina back after even simple procedures. Sorry. One thing about cancer treatment in general. Just some more advice in the sea of advice you've been given. We've found out that cancer treatment is probably the most individualized treatment in medicine today. There is NEVER any one-size-fits-all approach. So please take all we've said as our individual stories, and your story may or may not be the same as any of it. In any case, we're with you all the way!
Mary, you are so right about the individualization of tx for cancer. That's a good thing, but I'm sure it's difficult for those undergoing it at first. Since you will have a family TG, I don't blame you for skipping the group dinner.
Sue, you have indeed been busy today. Hope your girls win tonight.
I went to the Dr's this afternoon. The first time I've been out of a gown and robe in 2 weeks, first time for makeup too. They thought that everything was progressing well. Said the flex was 90+ and that's what they shoot for for 4 weeks and I'm only at 2. However, the straightening out of the leg down to 0 was way off, so I'm going to have to work on that. He said the extra PT I got yesterday working on my hamstrings and calf tendons is probably what kept me hurting last night. He's happy with my med use and I don't see him again until Jan 4!!
I've got to go get on the machine again. Sharon
Sharon, it's always comforting to get a good report from the doc - even through the pain and your lack of seeing much progress. Keep up the good work! :thumbup:
Good morning, Buddies. It's chilly here, but sunny and will warm up soon, although only in high 60's. Although the weatherman is predicting low 80's by tomorrow! All these changes are not a lot of fun, IMO!
Last night AU women's basketball game was a win for us, so was happy about that. I have another game on Sunday and neither of my friends who like to go with me are available. I hate to waste 2 excellent seats, so will ask around today and tomorrow. Coach Flo played a lot of her new gals and some were pretty good. Hopefully all will improve as the season moves on.
Mary, "Judge" Moore is denying all the allegations and may get away with it, but the Repubs in Congress are coming out against him. However, that doesn't cut much ice with his followers. So he may still win out. It's too bad as Doug Jones, the Democrat, has been a fantastic prosecuter (sp?) for Alabama. He was on the team which managed to get a conviction for the Ku Klux Clanners who bombed the church in Birmingham which killed 4 little girls attending Sunday School.
Mitch McConnell has come out against Moore as have several other leading Congressional Congressmen/women. This surprised me but I'm glad they did. I don't think most Alabamians realize that he has been sanctioned twice by the Alabama Supreme Court for malfeasance in office.
Sharon, I'm glad you had a good report at your check up. Keep up the good work! You've made great progress and I know you and your doctors are happy about that. Can you describe what the machine does and how you use it?
Alpiner, hurray for the good report from the surgeon. Good luck on getting the appointments and soon with the other doctors. It's great that you are feeling up to driving alone.
Darlene, I hope today is a happy one for you. Keep us posted.
Jane, it sounds as if you're almost ready to leave town and get on the road to South Padre Island. I envy you spending the winter down there! Enjoy your trip and the sunshine on Padre Island.
Tim is coming about 11:00 for our weekly lunch date and Kroger trip. I'm caught up on laundry, so have time to read before he gets here.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, hope springs eternal.
I woke up at 1:30 this morning, and then slept 5-7:30, so I'm pretty much wiped out today. I'd like to take a small nap this afternoon, but hope to stay awake most of the day.
It's another lovely cool fall day today, but rain predicted for tomorrow and then getting really cold (down to freezing) by Sunday night - and most of Thanksgiving week.
Happy Thanksgiving week to all.
Sue, the machine is a passive bending machine. My leg is strapped into a trough like area (fleece lined). It starts with the leg flat and then very gradually starts moving it into a bent position to whatever degree you have it set at. Right now, that is 115. Once it reaches that degree, it slow flattens back down to 0 and then repeats. It is very gentle and I often fall asleep with it going or I read. Bunny sleeps up on the bed beside me. They are picking up the machine on Tues, so will get my time back.
The deal with Roy Moore is awful if true. I, however, am wondering how many of the women coming out against famous men are being truthful. They may be, but if so, this is a worse world than I thought. I never had any kind of experience like those touted, nor do I know of anyone who has. Maybe that's just because we haven't been in a situation with a powerul man. I don't know. I just hate to read the news or watch it anymore. Sharon
I have stayed away from commenting on the problems of sexual harassment that is so prevalent, I am glad that it is coming to the forefront. It has remained hidden for so long that it's about time something is done about it starting with Trump, Bill Clinton was certainly no angel either. Roy Moore is so blatant right now and he needs to drop out and let someone with a clean reputation take his place. That being said all of those who are guilty should step down. "He who is without sin cast the first stone". Therefore I will get off my soapbox before I really start to vent. I am one of those who posted my #metoo in that movement on Facebook.
The breast cancer dr.'s office called & spoke of an appt. in December & that the dr. wouldn't been in . I had no knowledge of it ! She said she would call me back . I find this office is very unorganized .
Finally got a call back . The dr. cancelled the appt . , it was for a mammogram ( too soon ) .
I agree, alpiner - they don't sound very organized.
Marilyn, I know that you have been a victim of domestic abuse. That is awful and unforgiveable, but different from the sexual gropings, assaults, etc in the news now. That is what I was referring to. I'm sure it happens. Clinton is an obvious example of it and I know there must be a lot of it. However, the hordes of women coming out against famous men make me wonder if all of them are truthful. I guess I have lived a blessed and protected life.
They are picking up my CPM machine and ice machine Tues AM. So I will have more time, I think. However, I start outside PT Monday AM. Also have an appt on Wed. TG is more or less a non-event for us this year.
I hope all of you will be with family and friends and enjoying good food. It is probably just as well that we won't have a full TG dinner. I have lost about 20 lbs now and want to keep going. I started losing before my surgery and am not quite sure why, but I definitely haven't had much appetite since. TTYL Sharon
A sunny but chilly Sunday here. I didn't go to SS and Church because Olyne called to tell me she has a bad cold. I was somewhat glad as I have sniffles, but I think it's my allergies. Her grandson, his wife, and 2 little girls are coming down for the Alabama game and she will be keeping the girls, so wants to be much better before Friday.
It's about 45* here at 11:30 and I bundled up for a walk. I thought I had a second women's basket ball game this evening, but I looked at my tickets and had to call Sandra next door to tell her I had the wrong date. So I'll have to ask her again for another time. I'll try to find women's basketball on TV, but it looks like it'll be all men's tournament games from Puerto Rico.
I've cleaned up the kitchen and put out most of my trash (cardboard and plastic) but will wait until after I eat supper to put the large can out on the street. I have some new books from my trip to the library yesterday, so will read until I find a basketball game to watch.
I hope you're all having a good Sunday. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Sue
Good Sunday to you all, hope you are having a good day. John went to church but I'm still not up to it. I read the paper and dozed a while, then Melanie called and talked for an hour, so I was just getting cleaned up when John got home. I got my bed exercises done and will check out the computer while I eat and then go get on the machine. Lori texted me from Shanghai yesterday. She arrived safely, found her hotel, and did a little shopping and eating. She didn't get the LD add-on to her new I-phone, so all she can do is text. Her cruise of Japan begins in another 2 or 3 days. Her friends are coming in just in time for the cruise. I'll be relieved when she is on board and with friends.
Sue, I am still reading The Nightingale. It is about 600+ pp, but it is interesting, about 2 sisters in the resistance.
Hi to all. Sharon
Alpiner...it sounds as if you’re coming along nicely...and good news on the smaller tumor, clean margins and no lymph node involvement,
Sharon...good news you can have Dec. without doc appts.
Hi to Marilyn, Sue, Maryz, Darlene
I believe the women who’ve come forward and I think there are probably a lot of our Congress people who are worried their activities are soon to be made public. I think 9 unrelated women and a 30+ yr old lawyer banned from the mall has merit. I find it outrageous that $17million has been spent of taxpayer money to settle sexual harrassment cases against elected congressmen. Why are taxpayers paying these settlements and force the women to sign non disclosure clauses? Hollywood has been famous for the “casting couch†to fame. I think it's also been prevalent in large companies for years. The women I know who’ve worked in large companies/hospitals all have had “me too†stories. As Marilyn said, “getting off my soapbox†now.
We’re continuing to gather things up, get our medicines together, etc.
Jane
sherry I was a victim of both domestic violence and sexual assault. I was raped when I was 13 yrs old up to 18 yr old boys when I was walking home from the fair. They grabbed me and took me to the park and raped me.
Marilyn, what a terrible thing! I'm so sorry to hear. You are so strong!
Marilyn, how absolutely awful. No 13 yo girl or any girl ought to have to go through that! It's amazing you've come through all that and made something of yourself. Mary is right. You are one strong lady.
Jane, I agree with most of what you're saying. Especially the casting couch to fame. I knew that when I was a teen. I also agree on the public's money being spent to settle these scandals. What has happened to our world?
I've spent the afternoon on the machine and reading my book. I WILL get it finished, if not tonight tomorrow. Sharon
Checking back in after supper. Today was a lovely chilly day. The storm line that roared through here yesterday afternoon only dropped about 0.25" of rain, and was really fast. No damage in this area though. I just heard there was an F1 tornado between Nashville and Murfreesboro. We're supposed to get down to freezing in the morning, so I guess I'll have to scrape the windshield when I head to swimming. I don't mind the cold, but I do hate having to scrape.
Been mostly 'same old, same old' around here. I saw some white flakes, but no accumulation. Ray wants me to move more. I guess I've become too sedentary.
Hi, GinnyAnn....good to see you. I find it gets too easy for me to just sit and not do the moving around I should...and then I begin to really ache. I find some movement does help me both physically and mentally.
Mary...saw the horrible rains during the Titans game. It REALLY came down!
Marilyn...I'm so sorry...nobody should have to go through that.
Sharon...I'm guessing we're not finished with all of these allegations. I suspect a lot more are to come.
It all seems to boil down to the "arrogance of power" and people who think they're somehow "special."
Beautiful day here...to get into low 50s and then plunge again to low 30s. November in Iowa.
I've been on the phone, cancelling newspaper, getting an early garbage pickup, and Friday will deal with TV and OnStar. I can only handle so much of this stuff on any given day. :coolsmiley:
jane
Good to see you checking in, Ginny Ann. We all should move more - except maybe Marilyn - or maybe I just speak for myself. It's hard to do, though.
I hope all goes well with your traveling, jane!
I did have frost on the windshield this morning, but the alcohol/water spray worked like a charm, and I didn't have to scrape. I just turned the defroster on high, and waited a minute, then I could use the wipers. What a great trick that is.
Jean spent the weekend at Kate's and they did their annual cookie-baking marathon. We all appreciate it because that means we get boxes of the goodies. Yum!
Happy Thanksgiving Monday, Buddies!
Hurray, so good to see your post, GinnyAnn! It's been quite a while and we've missed you. I think Ray has a good idea--even if you only walk up and down your driveway once or twice a day! Keep us posted--and big hugs from me, you and Jane were my first internet friends when we started on Third Age!
Mary, we dropped into the 30's during the night. I slept late, so missed that, and Tim came by early so I haven't been out for my walk. I think I have enough time for a trip around the block before lunch time. I'm glad you missed high winds and/or a tornado.
Sharon, hurray for you to be so diligent on that pesky machine. You are making great progress and hopefully will be back to normal soon. What are your plans for Thanksgiving? And who is the author of The Nightingale? I'll look for it on Saturday when I return books to the library.
Marilyn, you are one brave woman and have come a long way from the horrible event in your past. I am proud to have you for a "Bosom Buddy"! I know you have put your past behind you and although it's hard to forget those trying times, you are and were an honorable woman then and now.
Jane, those "me too" stories really are sad--and to think those people who perpetrated the abuse have gotten off scot free. As you've probably seen, Roy Moore, our discredited "10 Commandments Judge" is among those who has abused women in the past--and his supporters are denying and disparaging the women who have finally spoken out. It's totally immoral and disgusting!!!!!
I need to get my walk in before fixing my lunch. I hope all of you have a lovely day and don't work too hard preparing Thanksgiving dinner. My job is to fix a relish tray. Tim will pick me up to go to Ard's for our mid-day gathering.
Sue
Mary, if you go to QVC.com, they are advertising a windshield cover that also covers the mirrors and is locked in place by your car door so it can't be stolen. I forget what they were charging, but maybe $50. If I had to have my car outside in an area with frost and snow, I'd sure get one. We had a hard frost last night. Don't know if we got any rain or not in the past couple days.
Ginny, if you don't use it, you'll lose it!! It is so easy to sit and read and play on the computer, but once my knee is healed, my NY's resolution is to start some exercising, maybe chair yoga or water walking (groan). In any case, I've got to start being more active and you probably do too.
I did finish my book yesterday. It is The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. It isn't a bright cheerful book but it really shows what the French & Jews went through during WWII. They had to be really, really strong people.
I've been to PT this AM. Groan! She is really good and evaluated me as well as putting me through my paces. I think my flex is to 103 or so now. She gave me lots of hints on getting the knee flat. One of those hints was not to sleep with a pillow between my knees which I have done forever because of my back. I can pile pillows up and put my leg on those. I'll try that tonight. I iced my knee when I got home and I need to go do one last session with the CPM machine. I really don't mind it because I can read while I'm on it--or sometimes sleep! I'm scheduled for PT on Wed this week and then 3 days a week for the next 3 weeks. Such fun.
Jane, it sounds like you're getting everything ready to leave. Have a good TG with your family and a safe trip down to TX. Check in when you can.
Mary, those cookies would be my downfall! Melanie sent a bunch for get well and Traecy sent a bunch of special candy. I don't know how I am still losing, but so far, I am.
Sue, I hope you have a good TG with Tim & Kris, etc. Nice that you don't have to cook too much. Be careful walking on the frosty ground.
Lori's friends have met her in Shanghai now, so I feel a little more at ease about that. Maybe I said that yesterday. IF so, sorry.
I just got a call from one of Ms Frances' good friends that I met through her. She is planning on coming after TG for a visit and bring me some homemade meatballs! Sounds good to me.
If all of you are off and gone by the next time I'm in, know that I'm thinking good thoughts of you all and hoping you all have a wonderful, thankful, Thanksgiving.
Sharon, thanks for the hint about the windshield cover. Fortunately, we don't have many icy mornings. But it sounds like something I'd get if we did.
Re chair yoga, check out a DVD about something called Zookinetics. They used to do that here at The Terrace. I did it once when there was no swim class, and it is a great chair-stretching program. I know you don't want to go to the pool, so it might be worth your trying this. I think you can watch some of it on YouTube and get an idea as to whether it might be something you'd like.
Sue, glad you're having dinner with Tim and Kris. I'll be helping Margaret with dinner prep - especially the dressing/stuffing.
Hi everyone..we are having nice cool weather..no freezes yet..I try very hard to walk every day...most days a mile and half...it would be easy to not walk but I want let my self do that...I'm going to my daughters wed for thanksgiving...will be eating with her in laws...taking a dessert...so here's wishing everyone a very happy Thanksgiving..hope it's a fun one with family..Darlene
I called the two drs. this afternoon . The first one said they had not gotten a referral & asked for the
breast cancer dr.'s phone number & they would call me back . They called back & was told they are waiting for word from my insurance . The I called the second number & reached an answering machine & was told to leave my information , name & phone number & they would call back .
Alpiner, between insurance approvals and robotic answering machines, dealing with doctors is a pain! I went through so much of that between my knee and my back stuff this summer. I empathize. YOu would think that they would be more on top of things when it's cancer.
I had company this after noon and after she finally left, I took a nap. Sharon
Good Afternoon, Buddies. My cleaning ladies came this morning about 9:00 and as usual were finished in an hour. Two of them come and they change the sheets in my bedroom and put them on the washer so I can wash them. I forgot about them as I started reading an interesting book by Susan Wiggs. It's the first of a Tudor trilogy. So far, so good.
I've fixed, eaten, and cleaned up the kitchen after my lunch. So now I'm checking out messages on S&F and plan to lie down and continue the Wigg's novel. I have the sheets in the dryer now and when they are dry and folded, I'll be finished with today's "ship's work!".
Not much else going on here today. I hope all are OK and having nice days.
Sue
I got a call back from the the dr. I left a message with . They had no referral from the breast dr. & will call her office today .
Alpiner, I think the doctor's think illness takes a vacation over the holidays! So upsetting.
Sue, what is the name o your book or series?
I thought the HVAC people were coming this AM, but it is next Tues. The gal did come and pick up the machines. Of course they were on the front porch, but she still had to ring the doorbell and wake me and get Bunny stirred up. By the time I got there, she was gone. Grrrrr.
Well, I needed to write some church articles and get them out anyway, so I did that. I try to send in a month's worth at a time, but there is always more that comes up. I have done very little today. Sharon
It's almost 11:00 here and I haven't accomplished much except eat breakfast and go for my walk, which was lengthened because I saw 2 neighbors getting ready to go shopping and both stopped to talk. The first is a teacher/golf coach at a high school in Columbus, GA, and the second is a retired professor who has been down to his ranch in Texas for deer hunting. I rarely see any of my neighbors unless I'm outside when they are. The retired professor told me my friend, Brownie, is now home from the hospital, so I'll probably walk down there on Friday and visit a while.
Tim is picking me up tomorrow about 11:00 to go to Ard's for our Thanksgiving mid-day dinner. He, Kris, Ard, and Ronnie's family--Ronnie, his wife, and 2 kids who are about 5 &6 now, I think. I'm taking a relish/pickle tray as my contribution to the meal. I don't know if we're having turkey or ham--Ard volunteers at the hospital every Friday and they give their volunteers one or the other for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
A young man called me this morning and made an appointment to come by this afternoon. He is a gardener who lives east of here. An acquaintance who had stopped and asked for some "slips" from my azalea bushes mentioned his name as someone who might be able to move some of my azaleas. I had a professional gardener put in the azaleas in the back yard, but a college student plant the ones in the front--they have grown quite large and need to be separated, so I'm hoping this man can help me out at a reasonable price.
I started this e-mail almost an hour ago, but sister Anne called and we talked for 50+ minutes and now it's time for me to fix and eat lunch. I hope you all have a nice day and if I don't get back here before you celebrate Thanksgiving, have a lovely day!
Sue
Sue, it's nice that you got a chance to talk to your neighbors. Our neighborhood looks like everyone has left for TG. I hope the young man can help you with your azaleas.
I just got back from PT and fixed my lunch. I'm making good progress I think, but it is still slow and painful.HAPPY, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL!!`
Sharon
Sue, sounds like you're having a good holiday. Good luck with your potential yard man. If you like him and he's reasonable, maybe he can help get/keep your yard looking like you want.
Sharon, glad your formal PT is under way. I know it's hard, but you're obviously working at it.
Margaret will pick me up tomorrow afternoon or Friday morning to go back to her house for our T'giving dinner on Saturday. We've had our dinner on Saturdays for many years now, so that's not unusual. There is always SO much food - turkey, country ham, dressing/stuffing, vegetable casseroles, potato sides, salads, fruits, condiments. And always a house-full of family and friends. It's my favorite holiday - more about love and friendship than about shopping and spending money and expectations.
They're patching, repainting lines, and making other repairs to our parking lot. I had to move my car this afternoon. At least they're finished with the lot by the front door, so I was able to put my car there. Guess it'll sit there until I get home from Margaret's.
Happy Thanksgiving, Buddies, and safe travels to those on the road.
Mary, I agree that TG is about sharing time with family and friends. I was never one to shop that weekend. The PT is definitely strengthening my leg and I'm able to do more each day. Unfortunately, I still have a lot of pain. I am only taking a Percocet at bedtime and relying on Tramadol or Tylenol the rest o the time. I hope you have a wonderful big family gathering as usual and with all the good cooks, I know you will have satisfied tummies.
We're going to rooast 2 turkey thighs and make some stovetop dressing and heat up some prepared mashed potatoes. Originally, we were going to order in the whole dinner, but we don't need that much food. My appetite is still not back to normal and I'd like to keep my weight down. I was a little disappointed John didn't buy a pie or the makings for one, but again, we really don't need it.
I slept in this morning. Look forward to talking to the kids later except for Lori in China. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. Tim just called to tell me to take the cream cheese out of the fridge and that he'll be here in 30 minutes. Thankfully I am dressed and ready to go--just need to put on some lipstick!
I need to get out another tray in case the round one is not large enough but other than that I am ready. This will be the first Thanksgiving without Dave and will be sad, although Ard is very stoic, so I don't expect tears from her--Kris will be very sad as she was Daddy's girl and is missing him a lot. Kris will probably just suck it up and leave the room if we talk about Dave much. I was very fond of him and do miss him, but he was so ill and in so much pain at the end that it was a blessing for him.
I hope you all have a Happy Thankgiving and enjoy the comfort of friends and family--even if it has to be long distance phone calls.
Sue
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Freckles and I and another team will be going to the hospital to visit the patients that didn't get to go home for the holiday. We will be with another team and will visit all the floors, after that I will come home and cook our little 3lb turkey breast for Keith and me.
Marilyn, I know the folks will be glad to see you and Freckles.
Sharon, the turkey thighs sound good. I love the skinless/boneless chicken thighs, so I'd guess the turkey ones are just as good.
Sue, have a good time with Tim and Kris and family.
Margaret will be here to pick me up "before dark". Looking forward to visiting will all the folks.
Again, Happy Thanksgiving, Buddies!
Mary, we love the turkey thighs but Publix is the only store that seems to carry them. Dinner was good and we didn't sin calorie wise like normal. I still missed having pie. Stovetop stuffing is ok but not real stuffing.
Marilyn, John and I think turkey breast is too dry, at least on the whole bird. I've never cooked a separate one but know that it's better for you. Hope you had a good visit at the hospital and a good dinner with Keith.
I hope Jane & Ray have a safe trip home tomorrow and that Sue had a nice time at Tim's.
Mary, you enjoy your late TG dinner on Sat.
I just finished ordering the last gift for the kids and also an online vitamin order. Such festive activities!!
Sharon, thanks for the info. Margaret said she'd never seen the thighs before. We have Publix in our area, and they do have good meat. I'll mention it to some friends, since I don't cook any more - or they'd definitely be on our menu.
Good morning, Buddies. I've been out in the yard this morning, raking up leaves. Lue's son-in-law who has moved into her house saw me and after blowing his yard clear, came over and blew mine off, too. It won't last long, though, as I still have many more leaves to drop. I have large oak trees in both front and back yards.
Tim and Kris came by to check on me and to tell me they are going down to a friend's barbecue at his farm in Bullock County, not far from where my farm was. When we first went to Union Springs I didn't have an Alabama teaching certificate (had certificates from 4 other states, but had to take classes in Algebra, Public Speaking, and Teaching of Science) before I could get a job in Alabama Public Schools--which was ridiculous, IMO! I started telling you this because I taught Typing and Bookkeeping at the U.S. private school and Tim's friend David was one of my typing students. They became friends during that time and are still friends.
They often vacation with David and his girl friend. (when I attended U. of South Carolina, they didn't have these ACTs and other pre-college tests, so USC had 2 days at the beginning of each year that freshmen had to take a 4 hour test in Math competency and a 4 hour test in English competency. I aced both tests, but Alabama didn't seem to care or that I'd already had almost 20 years of teaching experience in accredited schools!
Mary, I don't cook much either. Tim sent me home with a good bit of sliced ham and I'm probably going to have several meals of ham sandwiches!
Sharon, you're pretty organized to have your Christmas shopping almost finished. I have ordered some towels Kris wants at Tim's suggestion, but will need to get something more personnel for her and will need to ask her what Tim would like. I'll probably send small gifts to the grandsons and checks to Bill, Dawn, Jon, and Stacie. I'll be sending Alex and Nick money for text books in December, too. It's just too difficult to go shopping since I'm still not cleared for driving.
The yard man called me several days ago and said he'd come down and tell me what he thinks needs to be done and what it will cost, but so far no other message from him.
I think I'll probably spend the rest of the afternoon watching basketball games, doing a bit of laundry, and reading. Have any of you read John Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany? It belongs to one my bridge buddies and I don't think she has read it. It's 617 pages long and so far I'm only about 1/3 through.
Tomorrow is our big game with Alabama and it's here--so we're all hoping we can throw a monkey wrench into the "Crimson Tide" and come out with a win. We had a really good win against Georgia, which is now leading in the polls for the SEC with Alabama a close second.
Enjoy your "after Turkey" day, every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, how nice to have Lue's son blow off your leaves. Oak leaves usually hang on till spring and make a mess then. Enjoy your ham. Good luck to Auburn.
I just got back from the doctor (he was actually open today). Actually, it wasn't my usual dr, but I didn't care. I did indeed test positive for a UTI and so got 2 RX. I stopped by the nail place to get my toenails done, but they were closed! Grrr. Anyway, I did a lot of walking and had to take some Tylenol when I got home--and I haven't even done my exercises yet. I still had to take a Percocet last night. I don't know why my knee hurts so much in bed. I can sleep in my chair or on the sofa with no problem!!
Lori has been having problems with her cervical discs. She had had a couple weeks of chiropractic care & was feeling great before she left on her trip, but on Wed she was in such pain in Shanghai that she couldn't do anything. She did find a therapist of some sort who spoke English and helped her quite a bit, but she couldn't even walk to the corner with her friends for dinner. She decided that getting on the cruise in that condition was stupid so she cancelled the cruise and rebooked a flight home. She should be there now. She called from San Francisco yesterday. She lost a lot of $ and didn't have much to show for it. She has learned now that for an expensive trip, you get travel insurance! An expensive lesson. I told her to call an orthopedic doctor today. The chiro was helping but not curing.
I don't think I told you that 2 of John's women partners are coming over Monday and helping him decorate our house for Christmas! Is that cool or not. I was depressed at not having decorations, but had no intentions of pushing myself to do them. I really hadn't said anything, but John & the girls came up with the idea.
Jane, are you back from Chicago yet? If so, I'm sure you're packing up for the big trip and try to avoid any snow. Have a safe trip.
Darlene, hope you had a nice TG with your girls.
Marilyn, I bet the hospital patients were thrilled with Freckles visit. How was your turkey breast?
Mary, you must be at Margaret's by now. Enjoy the family and all that good food.
Alpiner, I hope things are going more smoothly for you and that you've got some definite dates.
Hi to Joy and Ginny and anyone else who pops in. Sharon
We are now home and I'm finishing up the third load of laundry. Ray has the car pretty well packed, and the neighbors came over and unhooked the battery in my car for its winter storage in the garage.
T'giving was nice, except for one of Ray's nieces who always is a DRAMA QUEEN. :idiot2: She just talks non-stop and, of course, knows how everyone should do things. UGH! I sat in a corner of the sofa and knitted and worked hard to keep my mouth shut. It wasn't easy. :2funny:
We're going out for supper with friends as usual on Friday night...and because we have NO food in the refrig to eat. We cleaned it out of perishables and had a special garbage pickup on Wed. so everything would be gone.
We'll eat breakfast out as we head out tomorrow for Tx. Weather is to be nice...it was into the 60s here today but back to more normal tomorrow and the rest of the weekend. I'm sure we'll hit a lot of traffic on Sunday, so may call it a day early to avoid a lot of it. I'm not sure how far we'll get each day...we'll play it by ear.
I'll check in as I can from the road.
jane
jane, sorry about your "drama queen" - I guess there's always one. I know you'll be glad to get on the road. I hope your trip is uneventful.
Sue, glad you're getting some yard work done, and had a nice family dinner.
Sharon, what a lovely thing for John's bridge partners to do for y'all.
Margaret came for me yesterday afternoon, and she's been cooking all day today. I've done a little helping - mostly what I can do sitting down. Then I did the last part of making the dressing - adding the seasonings and stirring and tasting. I mentioned that I was hungry for a steak, so she got some for us tonight. Jesse cooked them on the grill - and a lovely medium-rare steak was SO good.
The big news here was a phone call from Sarah (the youngest grandchild) telling me that her Carson had literally gotten down on one knee and proposed to her - ring and all. I don't think the wedding will be too soon, but they've been together for a while, so no hurry. We're all excited for the two of them. (Sharon, she's the one who lives in Bluffton.)
Hope all the Buddies have a good weekend.
Jane, unfortunately, every family has one clinker. You were wise to keep knitting. Have a good trip. Hope the weather is good for you.
Mary, congrats on the engagement! What do she and her fiance do in Bluffton? Certainly a lovely place to start married life. I always made the dressing at our family get togethers too, except for my dil who has to try something different every year. The steak sounded good as a foil to today's big dinner.
John will probably start getting out decorations today and clearing away fall decorations. My chair is also going back in the den, so the living room can return to a semblance of sanity. Right now, I have stuff everywhere in it. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up since 6:30 but haven't read the paper as it hasn't arrived and it's 10:30 already. I've walked over to the library, checked out books for this coming week, and am now doing a load of laundry. When I put it in the dryer, I'm going to shower, shampoo, dress in "soft clothes" and get ready for football games. AU is playing Alabama here this afternoon--I think about 2:00, but need the paper to be sure. Here's hoping we demolish them as we did Georgia recently!
It's sunny and still a bit cool, but nice football weather here. I should clean up more leaves, but probably won't--except for maybe my deck out back. Tim and Kris brought more left over ham yesterday on their way to a friend's farm down in Bullock County near where my farm was. I don't think they were planning to spend the night, but may have done that. They usually watch the games with David and his family.
I'm thinking about getting my Christmas tree out tomorrow afternoon and hoping Tim will have time to get my ornaments out of the attic. I haven't had a tree for the past 2 years because of the fall I had.
Sharon, I'm sorry to hear about Lori's back problems. I hope she can find relief soon. How wonderful that John's bridge buddies will help you decorate. Last year all I had was a table top tree my neighbors loaned me--and it sure didn't feel like Christmas!
Jane, unfortunately every family seems to have a drama queen. Ours is our youngest sister--it's always her way or the highway, but Anne and I don't visit her anymore and she hasn't visited me since her kids were teens when they came to the farm. Her sons are both grown, the oldest is a principal at a large school in Elkhart, IN. I do keep in touch with Linda for birthdays and holidays, but mostly by mail. When I used to call her once a month it meant listening to a lot of religious stuff I don't agree with. Have a safe trip and enjoy your winter home!
Mary, I've been meaning to ask if Margaret lives near you. All your daughters seem to be very constant in talking to or seeing you often. Woo Hoo on the engagement of Sarah and Carson. What took them to Bluffton? Are they the ones who lived in or near Annapolis for a while?
I have laundry in the washing machine and will shower, shampoo, and put on my AU shirt and jeans for this afternoon's game after I put the clothing in the dryer.
Have any of you read John Irving's (u)A Prayer for Owen Meany(/u)? It's lengthy, but interesting about 2 young boys who grow up as friends together. I've been reading it for several days and still have about 300 more pages to read.
It's time to put my wash into the dryer, so will do that and shower and get into my orange sweat shirt for the game. WAR EAGLE!!!!
Hi to Joy, GinnyAnn, Alpiner, and whoever I've missed.
Sue
We’re in N. Kansas City tonight. We’ve got a long day tomorrow, so hope we can start early. Weather is wonderful.
Watching Sue’s AU against AL.
Jane
Wow! Sue’s AUBURN beat ALABAMA!!!! WAR EAGLE!
HOORAY FOR AUBURN!!!!!!
jane, glad you're on the way. Hope your trip continues uneventfully.
To answer Sue's and Sharon's questions about the kids/grands: Margaret lives just an hour away - between Chattanooga and Nashville. She's pretty much my "primary" go-to daughter. Jean is in Nashville (2+ hours); Sue in SC (4 hours); Kate in KY (4 hours).
Alison (and husband Joe) is the granddaughter who lives in Annapolis, MD. Sarah works with a lawyer (officially since she passed the SC Bar) in Bluffton. Carson is a professional golf caddy - managing the caddy staffs for some of the large tournaments and teaching. I think they're in Bluffton specifically because that's where Sarah found a job when she finished law school.
The other grands are variously in Charleston, Atlanta, middle TN, and Lexington KY. So spread out, but all in the southeast.
Sharon, I'm sorry Lori had to cut her trip short. I hope she's safely home and recovering. Was her trip a pleasure trip, or was she there on business? We had never taken out trip insurance until the year John died. We had two trips planned that had to be cancelled - one insured, and one that I thought was insured, but wasn't. Now I even take out the insurance on a plane ticket.
Our dinner day at Margaret's was great! We did, as usual, wind up with some of our friends from here in Chattanooga, and two groups of the really old friends from Hendersonville. Plus all the good food! Chattanooga friends brought me back home after dinner. We left before dark, and got about 20 minutes away when I realized I had left my phone. They very sweetly took me back to get it, but we still got home without incident. There had been a wreck on I-24 west-bound (we were east-bound fortunately) with a tractor-trailer, and traffic was backed up for miles. Those folks were there for a long time, I'm sure.
Happy Sunday, Buddies - and I hope your week is off to a good start.
Hi Gals. John is off to church. I begged off since we are giving a surprise birthday party to his Chinese friend tonight at a Chinese restaurant. I just decided 2 outings in one day was too much now.
I did put in a load of towels. I presume John will finish the rest.
I had to take half of a Percocett last night. I had managed not to the night before but last night I was just hurting too much. I never take them in the daytime and am trying to do without them at night, but with mixed success.
Brian and Mel both called yesterday, belated TG calls. Mel was really impressed with how much B & T had gotten done on their house, but they still have a lot to do to make it their own. Brian's job is going well and Braeden was home for TG and in 3 wks will be home for a month or so Christmas break. He's enjoying Mizzou and I think has all A's, although the first semester isn't over yet. Sean has found a nice group of "runner" friends, so he's happy.
Melanie is having all of her family for Christmas this year (they alternate), so they will have a full house with 2 babies and 6 adults. Fortunately, their house is geared for it. As soon as everyone leaves after Christmas, she will start packing all the stuff they are taking down to FL and will head there mid Jan. They are closing on the house this week.
Lori was a little better yesterday but no doctors available, so we'll see if she can get in tomorrow and find something out.
Hurray for Auburn!! Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm skipping church this morning as Olyne's company is not leaving until the early afternoon. It's chilly here, so I bundled up and have finished my morning walk and am looking for someone to go to the women's basketball game with me this afternoon. I'm afraid the gals who usually go with me still have out of town company--and the game is probably not on TV. I don't know that because I didn't get my newspaper yesterday or today and haven't been able to get a person on the phone at the newspaper office. I'm going to call Sandra to see if her son, DIL, and 6 month old baby are leaving before 4:00 this afternoon.
All I've done so far this morning is order children's books to take to our annual Book Club Christmas party. I'm donating 3 Beverly Cleary paperback books which will be given to Toys for Tots and/or other charitable organizations.
Sharon, I hope Lori has been able to see a doctor and get some advice and treatment started. I'm sorry you're still having pain, but hope the rehab exercise is helping you to full recovery.
Jane, I hope you woke up to good weather this morning and that the freeways are not overly crowded this morning. Take care and have a safe trip.
I've just finished ordering paper back books to donate to the AU book club's Christmas donations--3 favorites by Beverly Cleary. My boys enjoyed those books as did the children I taught before retiring. I always read to my classes for about 10 minutes after lunch. And many of them became readers themselves.
It's chilly here and I'll have to bundle up to go outside again to pick up downed limbs to put on the curb for tomorrow's trash pick up. Other than that and hopefully the basketball game, I'll continue reading _A Prayer for Owen Meany_ by John Irving. I think I can finish it before the basketball game.
Have a nice Sunday, Every Buddy.
Sue
We had a quiet Sunday. Many of our days are not filled with activity. :-[ Ray did go to the rec center and did some exercising. I plan on attempting to start Christmas decorating tomorrow. Ray has been watering 'my' houseplants. He is nagging that one of the Christmas cactus plants needs to be transplanted. His retirement has sure brought out changes in him. ;D
Had so many things to catch up on here on S and N. Been awhile and seems like you all had a good Thanksgiving and no one Sick.
Sharon. Glad you are feeling better now and getting out a little. Getting exercise . Getting some help in getting ready for Christmas.
Sue. Wish I could get some help with my yard. Never been so bad with knee deep leaves. My grass cutter for summer just to old not for doing heavier work. Would have been good time to have called someone to take care of the work.
I cant see myself bothering to travel any place over the holidays this year.
I took the flu shot and the pneumonia shot at the same time a month ago and regardless of that Doctors say I got pneumonia type illness within 3 days. I had pneumonia about 30 years ago and from what I remember it was not as bad as this one. Did not have a cold or anything before that. Last time any new shots for me. If you didn't take it I say don't. Got to work now soon as I can to get energy back.
It has been 60 deg here also for past few days. Missed getting out to enjoy it.
Jane. Sounds like you are heading out for Texas. Iowa seems to be nice at this moment. If it keeps up going south will be a nice drive. You enjoy the winter down there. Be nice to see the beach and get the sunshine. Would do me the world of good .
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up since 7:00, had breakfast, out for a walk, and have brought my trash can and recyclable containers inside. I don't have much planned for today. I did finish John Irving's "A Prayer for Owen Meaney" last night. It was complicated, but interesting and I'm glad I read it. I'm expecting Tim sometime this morning for his post weekend "Mom" checkup.
I didn't get my newspaper Saturday or Sunday until after dark Sunday afternoon. I feel lost if I haven't been able to read the paper in the morning after breakfast. Thank goodness it was out there this morning.
I'm hoping Tim will help me assemble my Christmas tree if he has time this morning and also get my ornaments out of the attic. I used a table top tree my neighbors loaned me last year. So far all I have up is a Christmas Wreath on my front door.
I hope Jane and Ray are having a good travel day. Jeanne, it's good to see your post this morning. I'd begun to worry about you! Also good to see you, GinnyAnn.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. Ginny, so glad you are planning to start some decorating. You sound in better spirits.
Jeanne, like Sue, I was worrying about you. Glad you're back among us but sorry you got sick from your vaccines. I have had 3 pneumonia shots (over about 20 yrs) and have never missed a flu shot and never had any adverse reaction. Strange how differently people react. Why don't you call one of the boys' HS coaches and see if any of his boys need to earn some money by raking your leaves and doing whatever else. Just a thought.
The Dr called me this AM and said the antibiotic he gave me wasn't the right one for my infection. He had just received the results of the analysis. Consequently, I start a new antibiotic today. I really thought that I was awfully slow to get better.
The girls are coming at 3:00 to decorate. John and I have cleared the decks and he's brought in all the boxes, so guess we're ready. He just left to get my new med.
I'm reading a Kellerman mystery at the moment, but it is sort of gory. All I have on hand. I like John Irving but haven't read him for years.
Lori is going to call me this evening and fill me in on everything. She says she does feel some better.
Sharon
I finally got a call from one of the doctors my breast cancer doctor wanted me to see & I have an appt. with an oncologist tomorrow at 12:30pm. The breast cancer doctor wanted a second opinion as what to do next . Still waiting on the radiologist to call . It would be nice if they were both on the same day because they are both 35 miles away .
Good news, Alpiner. What was his suggestions for you?
Sharon...nice of John’s partners to help with your decorations.
Sue...has Auburn stopped celebrating yet?
GinnyAnn and Jeanne...good to see you both posting.
Hi, Mary, Darlene, Joy...
Just a quick checkin from Giddings, Tx. Lots of road construction still in Fort Worth, but that wasn’t as bad as usual. We’ll go on to the Island tomorrow. Weather hs been beutiful. 75 today.
Jane
My daughter Margaret called tonight. She had a needle biopsy and has a diagnosis of breast cancer. Needless to say I had a few well-chosen words. Her doc who did the needle biopsy is making her an appointment with a surgeon to set up the subsequent surgery - lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy with possible mastectomy. I'm not a happy camper. It's one thing for this old broad - but not for my daughter! And this comes after a young friend of Sue's, just a year older than Margaret and almost a member of our family since elementary school, has also been diagnosed with breast cancer. Her lumpectomy is scheduled for 8 December.
Oh Mary, I'm so sad to hear about M's biopsy. I can empathize with the difference between having it ourselves and having a daughter with it. I couldn't believe it when Melanie was diagnosed. Of course hers wasn't BC, but a different more aggressive cancer. She is 4.5 yrs out since her surgery, so there's lot to be happy about. I'll keep Margaret on my prayer list (and you as well).
Alpiner, I'm so glad you got your oncologist's appt. She should steer you in the right direction and make you feel better. I hope you hear from the radiologist soon as well.
Jane, you guys are moving right along!! I'm glad the weather has been good. Is Dec 1 your move-in day?
I'm just back from PT. Groan! But I know it's worth it. The Pesticide company is coming at noon to treat us inside and out for ants!! We had a sudden infestation of them and they bit like crazy! Then the HVAC guy is coming after that. What fun!
No other plans for the day. Hi to Sue, Jeanne, Ginny, Darlene, Joy, and whoever else I've missed. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I slept a bit later than usual, but have had breakfast, finished my morning walk, and little else except reading this morning's paper and getting my shower after the walk. I'm going to ask Lue's son-in-law to get one of my Christmas ornament boxes out of the attic for me. Tim set my tree up yesterday. I don't think I'll put everything on it this year as it's a royal pain to put everything away. Last year my next door neighbors let me use a table top tree they had out in their storage building. Nice, but not the same as my own things.
Alpiner, I hope your appointment goes well today and you get some positive feedback, plus an appointment soon for the surgery. Thoughts and prayers from Auburn, AL, for you today.
Jane, I hope the travel is going well and the weather stays nice. Let us know when you get to South Padre Island and into your condo. According to today's Opelika-Auburn news, the ground crews are still trying to clean up the hedges the fans jumped over to get onto the field (AU got a huge fine from the SEC for that!). There were pictures in Sunday's paper of all the toilet paper strung in the trees at Toomer's corner. It looked like a snow storm.
Mary, I'm so sorry about Margaret's diagnosis and hope the lumpectomy and needle biopsy get it all, so that she gets an all clear. It's bad enough when we have the bad news, but much more frightening when it's our son or daughter. Big hugs to you, Margaret, and her sisters, who are probably just as worried as you are. Keep us posted.
Sharon, good for you for persevering with the PT. It surely will be worth it when it's over--you're really brave to keep going with it as painful as it must be.
I need to see about getting an ornament box out of the attic. I don't plan to put all I have on the tree, though. Last night I turned the lights on and they are all working, so I'm good to go with some decorations.
Have a nice day Every Buddy.
Sue
SCFSue I had the surgery November 9 , the appt. today is with an oncologist , the breast doctor wants an opinion about if I need chemo . Breast cancer doctor doesn't think so .
A friend who has BC went through chemo then surgery went in for an exam before starting radiation and found out there is more cancer and has to go through a year of both chemo and radiation after another surgery. Her name is Casey if you would please add her to your prayer list.
I got out the 2 tubs of Christmas decorations yesterday and discovered I don't have a tree to put them on, I gave the tree to Goodwill last year. so today I am going over to the hospice store to see what they have since I still have my gift certificate that was given last year at the Hospice Volunteer Christmas part.
Rain here again today, It was nice but cold yesterday.
Mary Ssorry to hear about Margarets diagnosis.
Thanks for all the good wishes. I'll keep you updated. Hope we hear from alpiner soon about her visit.
Marilyn, all good wishes for your friend. I hope you find a tree you like. That's a good place to look.
It's not a good week for daughters. One of my swimming buddy's daughter is having some heart problems, and had a heart cath this afternoon. No diagnosis yet that I know of.
We didn't have hot water in our dressing room at the Y yesterday, and it hasn't been fixed yet. I think I'll skip class in the morning - and just go for my mani/pedi at 9:30. That's much more important! :thumbup:
jane and Ray have been making good time. I hope they had a good driving day today, too.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Mary...so sorry to hear of your daughter.bc...will add her to my prayers and you...Not much going on with me didn't do any Black Friday shopping..just have a few gifts to get..and gift cards to others...I know Jane will enjoy this Texas weather...so warm I ran my fan last night..Didn't read all posts..so just say hi to all looking in..Darlene
Mary....good thoughts going out for Margaret.
We arrived on the Island this afternoon and can move into the condo on Thursday, a day earlier then originally planned. We're tired and want to both rest and get settled in for the next several months. Temp was 82 when we got here. I’m looking forwrd to sleeping in and not having to ride for 6+ hours.
Jane
I saw the oncologist this afternoon & I won't have chemo . My cancer is estrogen related . I started taking hormone therapy about 32 years ago , then there was a hormone therapy scare & I contacted the doctor & stopped taking it . The hormone therapy may have caused the cancer .
The oncologist prescribed Anastrozole , 1 a day . I will be going back to see her every 4 months .
Now just hope the radiologist calls to set up an appt .
Alpiner...don’t beat yourself up over the possible cause. Cancer happens to even those of us who never took hormones, have no family history, etc. i’m glad you don’t have to do chemo.
Jane
There is no direct family history of cancer . A cousin had it , also her father but our mothers were sisters . So no direct link to me . My 1/2 sister had it but we had different mothers . Brother had throat cancer & lung cancer but he was a smoker & was in a terrible fire . I have never smoked .
Alpiner, glad you won't need chemo. I took Femara, not familiar with your Rx. It may be a generic. Hope you hear from the radiologist soon. There was no direct family history for me either, but I did take Premarin several years.
Jane, hurray, you're there and can relax! Nice to have a day of down time before you move in too.
Mary, with no hot water, I'd go for the mani/pedi too! Keep us posted on M's tx, etc.
Sue, I do hope your neighbor will bring down your ornaments for you. It doesn't need to be covered with ornaments.
I have PT in about a half hour. Believe me, I dread every minute of it, but if it gets me up and going, it's worth it. I actually slept 5 or 6 hrs straight last night--a first. No percocett either.
My cleaning girl is here today and is doing a bunch of stuff I can't do and JOhn is reluctant to do. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. It's foggy here today and I've had breakfast, done some paper work, and walked my usual route. Now I'm going to start putting ornaments on my Christmas tree. I only got out one box, so will not be spending a lot of time on it this year. Hopefully I can get that finished before lunch as I have a basketball game this evening at 6:00.
Marilyn, I'm sorry to hear that your friend Casey has more cancer and more treatments ahead of her. I will keep her on my prayer list.
Mary, BRRR on the showers at the Y. Good idea to skip until they get the hot water back on. Does Margaret have a time for the surgery? I'm hoping all goes well and am praying that she will recover quickly. Strong thoughts going out for you, too. It's always tough when our kids have a serious health problem.
Darlene, it's warmer here, too, but not enough for a fan! I hope your Christmas shopping goes well. Will your kids be with you for some of the holiday or will you go to them?
Jane, I'm glad you made it safely to Texas and have a bit of time to rest before moving into your condo. Enjoy your "winter getaway"!
Alpiner, I know you must be relieved to get your diagnosis and plans for treatment. I had radiation, too, rather than chemo and was able to teach school every day of the treatment. It doesn't take long to get "zapped", doesn't hurt and my only problem with it was that we had to drive 65 miles each treatment day--and after a full day of teaching. That was in 1996 and I've had no trouble since.
Sharon, hurray for a good night of sleep! I'm only going to put on one box of ornaments, so should be able to get the tree decorated before the weekend. I plan to do a little each day until I'm satisfied with the results. Keep up the good work with the exercises!
I have a women's basketball game this evening and need to find someone to pick me up. These pre-Christmas home games are more difficult than others because my basketball friends are all tied up with holiday preparation and parties.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Anastrozole is generic for Arimidex . I got to a hospital for treatment & it is 35 miles each way . Hoping I don't need radiation , even though its a quick procedure .
alpiner, glad you don't have to have chemo. I had no problems with my radiation treatments - hope yours are the same. My tumor was not estrogen receptive, so I didn't take any followup medication. I had taken estrogen therapy from the time I had a total hysterectomy (at age 45) until I was diagnosed. I don't know if that had anything to do with it or not - doesn't matter in any case. My young friend is going to have radiation, but different - they put pellets in a cavity left where the tumor was remove, and zap those twice a day for one week. More intense, but doesn't take so many days. That might be an option for you, and you wouldn't have to make that long drive so much.
jane, glad you're on SPI and can get into your condo a bit early. I know you'll be glad to crash for a few days after you get settled in.
Sharon, I know how you feel about the PT, but at least you're doing it. And not having to rely on the strong pain medicine. Hang in there!
Sue, hope your Ladies have a good season.
Margaret has an appointment with the surgeon tomorrow. I guess they'll decide then what to do and set up a schedule. I'll let you know.
I've had my mani/pedi and picked up my Walmart order, and had lunch. So I'm pretty much through for the day. Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
p.s. Have you done the order-on-line/pick-up-at-store from Walmart? It's fabulous! You can order anything they have from the store, designate a pickup store and time. Then you show up at the pickup area, call and let them know you're there. Someone brings your order out and puts it in your car. No extra fees. I haven't been in the store in months. The only drawback is that they don't go home with you to take it in the house and put stuff away.
Mary...now to get them to send someone home with you to put the stuff away! :D
We had lunch with Wisc. Friends and think we’ll try for a salad here for supper. We walked around the area and down to the beach. Very warm here today...true beach weather.
Anxious to get moved in tomorrow and then the big shopping trip to stock up on basics for the next three months.
Jane
Mary can you also order refrigerated goods and meats. I don't know if I would order those since I couldn't pick them out myself.
Marilyn, I would guess so but, like you, I think I'd want to check them out first. I have ordered a specific brand of pimiento cheese that I know I like, but that's the only perishable product I've ordered. I wouldn't hesitate to order something like onions or lemons or milk or yogurt, but I don't need to get those things, so not an issue. Check out the web site, and see what's available at your store. There's also an "order online and pick up in-store" thing you can do, too. Some of the other larger chains do this, too - at least in our area.
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up since 7:00 and had breakfast, loaded the dishwasher and it's still running, and out for my usual morning walk. I've dressed for lunch out with Tim (jeans and a sweater) and am now going to read until the dishwasher finishes. We're going to Kroger for my weekly shopping after lunch. I hope he'll agree to eat at Chappi's Deli near Kroger as I'm thinking I'd like a bowl of their potato soup and a pimento cheese sandwich--although they might have some special soup today and I'll try that.
I need to call Bonney to see if she'll switch hostess duties for the first Thursday in December. I've had an e-mail and a phone call that the Garden Club Christmas luncheon has been switched from the usual Friday to a Thursday--I don't know if it's because the Country Club is already booked or if one of the board members changed it. I guess I'm not much of a President since I wasn't consulted!
It's bright and sunny here today--the high is already in the high 60's and is inching up. This is not unusual here in Alabama during November. December is often rainy and therefore cool, but so far we haven't had predictions about that.
Our women's basketball team started out slowly last night. Coach Flo tried out all the new players which was a good thing. Eventually they pulled away and only a few of the seasoned players entered the game. We were playing a small school from southern Louisiana. They had a couple of good players who tried hard, but in the end couldn't keep up with us, even with the Newbies.
Jane, I'm glad you arrived safely and will be able to move in tomorrow. How high up are you at the condo and do you have help carrying things up? I hope the move in is accomplished in record time and is not difficult.
Hi Marilyn. Is all well with you, Keith, and Freckles? I hope you're enjoying some nice fall weather, too.
Mary, I'm hoping Margaret's appointment today with the surgeon goes well. And also that the surgery is scheduled soon. I know what a worry that is for you and her. Thoughts and prayers for you, Margaret, and your other daughters. I'm sure they are all very concerned as well.
Have a great day, Every Buddy.
Sue
8)Mary Z:
Please share w/me the brand of pimiento cheese you prefer. I have a "passion"for it.
Joy in Baton Rouge.
Joy, the brand of pimiento cheese is "Palmetto". I like it because it has a little bit of a "bite" to it. I first found it at Costco, but was delighted to find it at Walmart, too. Other stores might carry it. Hope you can find it.
I'm still trying to contact the radiologist , I have been calling all day & get a buzzing sound . Hubby says its the noise a fax machine makes . Its the only number I have for him . Will try again tomorrow .
alpiner, try looking up the doc online - maybe you'll find a listing for him, and you'll be able to check the phone #.
Margaret's surgery is scheduled for 15 December. It'll be a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy. The plan, depending on the findings, is for followup radiation and/or chemo. She said the only real surprise was that he said she'd have to be off work for 4 weeks after the surgery. She argued with him about that, and he agreed to talk about it again after two weeks. (That's my daughter!) I offered to go over there, but admitted I'd probably be more trouble than I could help. In any case, she has Jesse there to do any driving she needs. She's in good spirits, and at least now, matter-of-fact about the mechanics of what's going to happen. Now, Mom has to deal with it.
Sue....there’s no help, but they have luggage carts and basket carts like grocery stores have and there’s a ramp in the back so it’s easy to unload and get groceries, etc. up to the condo....on the 7th floor. They got the internet working today and the wireless. They told us the washer needed a new part and it’ll be installed tomorrow. We’ve been pleased by the speed in getting these things ready for us.
Alpiner...Mary has a good suggestion....try phone book or hospital or center where he is. It does sound like they gave you a FAX and not a phone line number.
Mary..it sounds as if Margaret has everything in order.
It was in the mid 80s today. We did most of the shopping at the grocery and WalMart, but skipped some things because we were tired. We’ll probably go back tomorrow for the items we skipped and also get our stuff unpacked.
I hope Sharon had a more pain free day.
Hi to Joy, Darlene, Marilyn, GinnyAnn, Jeanne
Jane
I called the same number last week & got the office . I also checked the number online , it is the same number .
Mary Z. Thanks for bringing me up-to-date on the pimiento cheese.
My daughter goes to Costco often so I will have her look for it.
Joy
Hope you can finally get someone, alpiner. Frustrating, to be sure!
Joy, I hope you can find it, and enjoy it as much as I do. I like it with pretzels or carrot and celery sticks, too.
Got to swimming this morning, but after waking about 3:30 this morning, I think there'll be a nap coming after lunch. I slept like a rock from about 10:30 last night, though. Oh, well.....
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. It's almost 11:30 here CST and I've not accomplished much this morning except for my usual walk. When I came in here and saw the discussion about Pimento Cheese, I started searching through my many cook books for an easy and delicious recipe for home made pimento cheese--and haven't found it after leafing through more than a half dozen possibilities. I haven't made it in a long time, but it involves grating sharp cheddar cheese, adding a jar of pimento and mayonnaise. And it's always yummy. If I find it later, I'll post the recipe.
Alpiner, you're surely getting the run around with the doctors you need to contact. I hope you get someone on the telephone soon--Mary's suggestion to Google his name/office is a good one.
Mary, I'm glad Margaret will have the surgery soon, but I agree with her about having to stay home from work for a month is a bit much. I went back to teaching 2 or 3 days after the lumpectomy and Bob picked me up after school every day to drive me to Montgomery (65 miles away) for my radiation treatments. If she's been in good health prior to finding the lump it seems as if she could manage the radiation OK. I did get 2 weeks off during the Christmas holidays because my radiation clinic closed for that period, so I had to have an extra week after Christmas tacked on the last week.
Jane, hurray for the successful move in. I know you're glad to get there and to get settled. I really envy your winter months down at South Padre Island. Bob was stationed at Corpus Christi in flight school while Bill was just a few months old. We used to drive over to the island with Bill in a little traveling basket so Bob could fish and I could sit on the beach and read. That was on Saturday or Sunday if he didn't have a flight, of course.
Hi Joy, good to see you post today. I hope your daughter finds the pimento cheese for you--and soon! Now I wish I'd thought to buy a jar of pimentos when I went to Kroger yesterday.
Have a nice day, Buddies. I'm off to eat a large bowl of Tim's soup!
Sue
Hi GALS, I had a broken night's sleep and woke up with my back killing me in addition to my knee. So when I went to PT, I told them and she modified some of the exercises and massaged away the pain in my hip where the ham string connects. She worked me out pretty well to say the least but not as hard as Leigh Ann did Wed. After PT, I stopped at the library & picked up 3 books and then went to the nail salon to get 2 fingernails repaired with acrylic because they kept tearing. I also had them cut my toenails while I was there. Now I am at home for an hour or so with ice on my back & knee, have eaten some yogurt, and then I have a dr's appt at 2:45. It's nearby though. I requested it to discuss my osteoporosis and Gerd medications.
I got my hair done yesterday, so look a little more respectable. Tomorrow, we will decorate the tree, and I plan to go to church for the first time since surgery. Monday, I will go with John up to Duke Eye Institute again and we will see what he has to say. I hope something definite this time.
I like Palmetto pimento cheese too, although HT makes their own that is good and has less of a kick.
Mary, I am glad Margaret has her surgery scheduled. I hope they are able to get clear margins and clear sentinel nodes. I see no reason for her to be off work for 4 weeks unless she needs drains or something. We went to Palm Springs about 2 weeks after my surgery. She's in my prayers along with the rest of the family.
Alpiner, call 411 and talk to the operator and have her check the # and call it for you. There is a minimal charge, but worth it. ($2-3)
Sue, it sounds like you are staying quite busy. Have you finished your Xmas shopping? I have (online) except for John and he never has anything on his list. Don't know what I'll do about him.
Hi to all those who haven't posted. We miss you. Sharon
I used to make my own pimiento cheese, too - and loved it. I had an old meat grinder (remember the kind that had a screw-clamp fastener to the table?), and did cheese and an onion through that - plus the pimientos, mayo, seasonings. I never had a recipe - just put in what I felt like adding. ;)
Sorry you had a bad night, too, Sharon. I'm glad your PT folks worked on your back for you.
I think Margaret must have misunderstood the surgeon about being off work for four weeks. She'll have to check with them again to be sure. alpiner, did you ever get in touch with your doc?
No nap for me this afternoon. I had just gotten back from lunch when my bridge partner called to find out why I wasn't at bridge. She was going to let me know if her regular Friday partner couldn't play, and I hadn't heard from her, so I thought I wasn't going to play. Turns out she had texted me, but had sent it to my land line - which, of course, doesn't get texts. So I was late, but only missed playing one hand. We came in in the middle, but did have some nice hands - and one high board.
I called the raidiologist's office again this afternoon & a recording came on saying I didn't need a 1-before the number , so I tried it without the 1 & got a buzzing noise . Finally I tried again to enter a 1 before the number & I got through !!?? Then I was told the person I needed to talk with was away from her desk & a message would be left for her to call me . She didn't so I called back . She said they had called the breast dr. & requested a referral & had not gotten a call back . So I called the breast dr. & they are going to fax my referral & medical records . Its getting late here so I will call the radiologist's office on Monday .
alpiner, it sounds like those doctors really need to do some office training. I'm glad you finally got to talk to a human - even if she didn't help much.
Alpiner, I agree with Mary. Once you get your appt scheduled, etc, don't hesitate to tell them what a hassle you've had.
It's 1 AM and I can't sleep. hurting too much, so decided to get up for a while. I've taken a tramadol and 2 tylenol, but not much relief. Sharon
Life has been the same around here. I haven't gotten out any Christmas stuff yet. Ray doesn't want the hassle of the big tree, so we will only be setting up the the smaller tree. This is my down time of the year. Wish Christmas was in June. Hope that all goes well for the gals in the treatment cycle of breast cancer. For my left breast's cancer I had surgery (lumpectomy) and chemo and radiation. For my right breast's cancer I had a lumpectomy and radiation.My right breast sometimes pulls inside where the cancer had been removed, but otherwise no problems.
Ginny Ann, glad Ray's getting some decorating done for you. This can be a "down" time of year for folks. I hope you get to see your son and your grands over the holidays.
(Gals - ignore this paragraph while I compare pain notes with Sharon.) Sharon, I'm with you. Why do we hurt so much at night? You'd think it would be better when all gets relaxed. I find I'm hurting most in the mornings when I first get up. This morning (at 5:30) was the worst it's been. I took some EX acetaminophen and a muscle relaxant when I first got up, so I can't take anything stronger for a while - won't do that again. I'll wait to see how bad it gets. I'm wondering if maybe the leg with the new knee is now somewhat shorter than the other one. That's the side that is so painful. I was even using a cane this morning so as to not put so much weight on that side. :tickedoff: I really am looking forward to my visit to the spine clinic on Thursday. I hope your pain eases during the day. Mine is better since moving to the chair.
Other than that, it looks like a quiet weekend around here - as usual. Happy weekend, Buddies!
Mary, your commentary mimics mine this AM. I took Tylenol at 6:30, so will try to put off Tramadol till we're ready to work on the tree. The PT said my bad leg is longer than my other and gave me a heel pad to add to my right (good) shoe. Weird. I don't understand either. I can sleep on the couch through the news or when I'm trying to read, but as soon as I get in bed I hurt like mad. My back has really flared up and is now as bad as it was last summer. The stimulator is doing no good that I can tell. I have so much pain around my waist and hips, I feel like I could break in half. And this is after 5 mins on my feet. I'll be anxious to hear what your doctor says.
Ginny, I'm glad to see you in here. Get busy and do some decorating. You will feel better for it even if you don't think so. Invite a friend over to help you or for tea and use that as a reason to decorate.
Jane, I'm so glad you are settled in to your new condo now. How do you like it in comparison to the other one? Sounds like they are Johnny-on-the-spot with repairs.
Well, I need to go get dressed and get moving. Sharon
Sharon...it's smaller....2 bedrooms; 2 1/2 baths and more like a townhouse with bedrooms and 2 baths and washer and dryer on upper level and living room, kitchen and table and 1/2 bath on lower level where we come into the condo. We have stairs at home, so that's too big an adjustment. We have balconies on both sides...living room area overlooking beach and Gulf and upper level bedrooms overlooking town and the causeway and Bay. Ray's going swimming this afternoon...outdoor pool that's heated and it's in the mid 80s here. The heat is wearing us out.
We made another trip to WalMart for things the condo doesn't have...like placemats for the round glass table.
GinnyAnn...I hope you can do some decorating, etc. I know you have to push yourself, but I hope you will.
Mary...I wonder what it is about night. I, too, join you and Sharon in having a lot of pain overnight. I don't understand that, either.
Alpiner...you must be about ready to fly with all the round arounds you've been getting. It sounds as if the office staffs at several places there are not getting the job done. That's inexcuseable, I think.
I think I, too, would like the radiologist know the trouble you've had getting this scheduled.
We're meeting friends for supper tonight and then I hope to be able to get the OSU-WI game. Our FOX sports channel keeps cutting out. It's the only channel that does that...and that's where the OSU-WI game is to be, of course!
jane
It's almost game time here, Buddies, so this will be short. One of the announcers thinks Georgia will win this time, and another says Auburn. I hope he's right. The bands are on the field and they are about ready to play the national anthem. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for AU and hope none of the players from either team gets hurt.
Jane, hurray for getting settled in. I sure envy your stay at the beach!
Sharon, I wish you could get a handle on the pain. Do you think a different mattress or some type of special extra pad might help you be more comfortable?
GinnyAnn, I'm sorry this is your down time, but I understand as I often have winter depression. However, so far we've not had rainy dreary dark days, so things are good here. I have decorated my Christmas tree, but didn't use all my ornaments--it still looks Christmasy. Maybe when you get a few of your favorites out, you'll feel better.
Mary, I'm sorry about your pain, too. Is your mattress a new one? Sometimes that makes a difference. My left hip is higher than my right, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. I still have to wear that confounded brace on my right leg, though, and although it doesn't hurt, it is very awkward.
Alpiner, having your radiologist and surgeon in different offices seems to be part of the problems with their scheduling. Mine are at the Cancer Center here and I can see both at the same time if it's necessary. Since my surgery and radiation therapy was in 1996, I don't see the radiologist, just the tech for new pictures annually and the oncologist once a year, too.
It's kickoff time, so gotta' go!
War Eagle! Sue
Sue...sorry the game didn't turn out as you'd hoped. It's going to be interesting to see who they put in the top four spots tonight
We got out and walked this morning before it heats up too much. There's some overcast, so I think we may keep the heat down a bit and maybe get a few "drops" as the Brownsville weatherman says.
We had a nice supper out last night...didn't get back home until about 10:00. The owner sat down at our table and talked, and talked, talked, talked.
jane
Your new place sounds great, jane. The two floors would be a deal breaker for me, of course, but I do envy you the views.
We're still getting lovely weather, but it's supposed to get much colder by the end of the week - with possibly even some snow flurries. Folks around here will get all excited about that. :2funny:
Our Silver Sneakers class has been cancelled for the rest of the year. The leader has a torn muscle in her leg, and has to stay off of it. And I'm not going to be able to make my swimming class as long as I'm having this early morning pain. It was like that again this morning, so I don't think I'm even going to try to get up to make it tomorrow. Now I'm really going to be a slug - at least for a while. I hope the spine doc finds something fixable when I see him/her Thursday.
Have a good week, Buddies!
Mary, I'm so sorry about your SS instructor and your early morning pain. Maybe your Dr. will have the answer. If so, please pass it on!
Jane, your condo sounds lovely (except for the steps). I know you'rel glad to get all settled in and your evening out sounds nice too.
I went to church today and the advent breakfast before service and everyone was so nice and welcoming to have me back. It was a long service to sit though. And tomorrow our trip to Duke is about 2.5 hrs, I think. That is going to be hard for me to sit. I just hope the trip is worth it this time and he can tell us something, hopefully positive.
Hi to all. Sharon
Hi everyone, I have been here daily to read y'all's posts. Just haven't let you know I was here. I started crocheting again last night and today my right wrist just below my thumb is really sore. that is the way my left hand did before it got so bad that I had the surgery to replace the ball joint at the base of the thumb. U know eventually, I will have to have that joint replaced on the right hand as well. I am putting it off as long as possible, Which when I do have it done it will not be easy for Keith to take over what I can't do. I don't think he can prepare meals, He couldn't do it 7 years ago when I had the left hand done.
Sharon, glad you got to church. I hope the trip to Duke works out okay - for both of you.
Marilyn, boo for your thumb problems. I know I'd hate it if I couldn't do my knitting. And I hear your concern about Keith's being able to fend for himself. I hope it works out that you don't have to have the surgery.
Olyne picked me up for SS and Church. I enjoyed both--we had communion today and that was nice.
Since coming home, I fixed and ate lunch, spent some time reading, gathered the newspapers and cardboard things and put them out on the curb, fixed a light supper and have been reading and watching TV--one Hallmark movie and now Carmen Jones with Harry Belafonte on TCM, but I'm going to shut it off and go to bed and read some more. I'm just not enjoying the movie.
Jane, I didn't check out the sports news this evening--and I doubt that AU made it into anything other than a small bowl game. I can't believe they played so badly at the Georgia Dome! BTW, this was another Sunday when my newspaper wasn't delivered until late this afternoon! I'm going to call the newspaper office to complain about the weekend deliveries in the morning.
Mary, I hope you can find some relief from the pain SOON! It sounds as if you might have twisted something--I hope you can manage the pain until you see the doctor on Thursday.
Sharon, I'm glad you made it to church today, but hope the sitting today and the drive up to Duke don't make the pain worse. Let us know what the doctor(s?) at Duke recommend.
Marilyn, I'm sorry about the pain in your wrist and hope that you can get some help for that without surgery. It doesn't sound as if Keith would be much help if you are unable to take care of things. Big hugs to you and prayers that your doctor can find a solution that doesn't include surgery.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
The pain in my wrist is gone today. Hallelujah!!! Back to making crocheted dish/wash cloths.
I had a heck of a time getting in to S&F just now on my Ipad. It wouldn't accept my password, etc. I came in via my laptop and got in, and then the password decided to work on the Ipad. I hate when this happens!
We made a trip to Brownsville today to shop at a large WalMart, Sam's Club and HEB, hoping to find some things the stores here don't have...and we had some luck. Brownsville has an ordinance against plastic bags, so luckily we found a reuseable one in the trunk.
I panicked for a bit when I thought I'd left my credit card in a machine at the WalMart store. Luckily, I'd put it in my wallet in the same slot as another card, instead of its own slot. [I used the self-checkout and was angry when I saw the checkout was accepting what I scanned...but then also asked for the number as if it hadn't scanned and charged me for the item a second time. When I complained to the girl who has to help in that area, I got the "Oh, you'll have to go to Customer Service! There were 5 people in that line which was hardly moving. I went back to the self-check out...put my cart by her podium and said I was going back to get the second item, since I'd paid for it, and I wasn't waiting in a line that was that long. I shall be very, very careful now when using the scan and go.]
I'm glad to be home now and in where it's cooler.
jane
Just saw your post, Marilyn. Good News indeed.
I called the radiologist office this morning & got an answering machine , I left my name , number & message & have been waiting all day for a call back . Its 4:43 p.m. so I doubt they will call today . Tomorrow I'm calling again .
Alpiner...how frustrating for you! Can you go to the office and find out what in the world is going on....or ask whatever doc is overseeing all of this to recommend someone else to you?
I hate it when I type a post, and then it vanishes. Guess I should always do it on Notepad first, then copy and paste. Sighhhhhh I'll try to reproduce it.
alpiner, I agree with jane - only more so. When you finally get through to a human being, I'd tell them I want a referral to another office - and let them know exactly why. They've gone beyond simple incompetence (IMHO).
Marilyn, glad you're without the pain, and are able to get back to the handwork you enjoy doing.
I got my walker out last night, so I'd be ready to be able to get around this morning. But, amazingly, I woke up without the terrible pain I'd had the previous two days. I don't know what was different, but I'll take it. I hope I can get to the pool tomorrow morning.
Today is supposed to be rainy all day. That's okay - we need it, and the weather has been gorgeous for a couple of weeks. It's supposed to get very cold this weekend, with possible snow flurries. But it IS December, after all.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Mary....hurrah to awakening to not so much pain! Isn't it weird that things can hurt so darn bad for a couple days, and then go away as quickly as it came.
We're to get the same cold front everybody in the US is apparently about to get. I'm hoping to bake some cookies on those cool days. I can't stand to turn the oven on when it's high 80s and 90s herRay's golfing today, and Terri and I are going to go out for lunch. [Our version of the fellas' golf time!]
Like Marilyn, I sometimes have problems with arthritis in my hands. I brought my knitting and hope to get to work on some more baby caps for the hospital's Shaken Baby Awareness month next year.
Last night was that "sleep, get awake from midnight to 2:00 am] cycle. I think it was caffeine I had in a diet coke at lunch at Jason's Deli in Brownsville. I usually avoid caffeine after 4:00, but guess I need to move up that time frame.
jane
::) Hi, Girls---
Here in Baton Rouge we, too, are expecting a cold front ---- big change , but will
probably be a welcome to a lot of residents. We may have to turn the heat on, which
has not been done yet. I live on the second floor of a 3 floor senior living home so I
am protected mostly from the cold. I am very glad that I opted for the 2nd floor when
I chose floor.
Joy
Great to see your post, Joy!
jane
Sharon and Mary..saw the pcheese brand yall were talking about at Walmart mart..haven't tried it yet..think one was original..then one more spicy...will have to try it...I got a perm yesterday...like it ..so far..low matience for me...cold front blowing in this morning..but got my walk in anyway...forecasting rain and colder tomorrow....Jane glad you are getting settled in...And Marlyin good your pain is gone..hope everyone has a great day..stay warm and healthy...Darlene
Marilyn, glad to see your post. Had been missing you. Sorry you have been having trouble with your hand. I'm glad it's better today though. Do cortisone shots help?
Jane, I get aggravated with the self scan machines too. If they work right, they are easy, if not, it's a pain. Most places though will adjust any mistakes at the scanner by the overseer. Enjoy your lunch. Sorry about the sleep though. My sleep is still broken by the pain, but usually I can get back to sleep.
Mary, hurray that yesterday was a pain-free morning. So odd. Hope you got to swimming.
Joy, the Saints weren't very nice to our Carolina Panthers Sunday! Glad to see you post and that you are still happy with your choice of apt. & floor.
We're to still be in the 60's today and then by Sunday down in the 40's with a chance of snow!
Yesterday's trip to Duke was a waste of time. The dr. didn't tell us anything except that he had a low-grade inflammation according to the blood test he took a month or so ago. Didn't say how that affected anything or what he should do about it. Come back in 3 months! Left here at 9 AM & got home at 8:15 after stopping for dinner. His appt was at 2:00; we arrived about 12:30 and the dr. didn't see him till 4:00!. Yes, we were ticked! I think that doctors have stopped caring much about their patients since the government got so involved and that so many of them work for hospitals instead of individual practices.
I was exhausted by the time we got home, but my knee wasn't any worse than usual. I got up and walked in the hospital to keep it flexible. I hated driving home in the dark and told John that I thought that if we have to go up in the future, we need to stay overnight if we get out so late. Neither of us like driving at night and with his eyes, it's dangerous. We have to travel a very busy interstate (85) all the way (2.5-3 hrs).
Hi Darlene. Just saw your post. Hope the perm makes things easier. Stay warm.
My PT isn't till 4:30 today since I had to change it from yesterday. All for now. Sharon
Sharon...bummer that the Duke trip was a waste. You'd think their doctors would be more helpful. We, too, hate driving in the early morning or after dark, so we always stay overnight if we have a late or early apt at Univ. hospitals.
Darlene...low maintenance on the hair is always good. I need to get an appt to get mine cut here soon.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. My cleaning ladies arrived about 8:00--I'd just finished eating breakfast. I'm reading a lengthy Baldacci murder (not so much a mystery as the crime was committed while I was watching! And so was a petty thief who saw it all and is now being framed by the U.S. President and his minions!). I'm sure it will end happily, but it's looking pretty grim for the thief--who didn't get anything after he saw the murder--he left ASAP when the President and his Secret Service employees covered up the crime!
A volunteer from the Seniors and Friends group came by with a poinsettia from the group. They are the volunteers who provide services to people like me who are not able to drive (and oh, my goodness, I'll be so glad to get this brace off my leg and start driving again!).
My cleaning ladies arrived about 8:10 and were out of here before 9:00. They change my sheets, dust all the furniture, damp mop the floors, and leave things in good shape and it usually lasts for the next 2 weeks. I have the same 2 ladies every time and they work quickly.
Mary, do you have a date for Margaret's surgery? I'm hoping it will be soon and that all goes well. Hugs to you and to Margaret.
Jane, it sounds as if you and Ray are settling in well. I sure envy you the warm weather and sunshine. We're expecting rain later today and it's cooler, too.
Sharon, I'm sorry the trip to Duke was a waste of time. Also sorry about the long wait. That seems to be the norm these days. Does John's local doctor not have some idea about what he should do?
Darlene, I hope you enjoy your new perm. What are you plans for Christmas? I can't remember if your kids live nearby or away.
Joy, I hope all is well with you. I know you posted yesterday or the day before but I don't want to go back and check as I always lose whatever I've written here.
Hi to Marilyn, Alpiner, GinnyAnn, and whoever else might be looking in.
Sue
I called the dr.early this morning & left a message on the answering machine . No call back & its 4:50 pm. That makes 2 days of calling & no call back . I'm calling again tomorrow & will tell them this is the 3rd day I have called . I'm calling the breast cancer dr. & will let her know if I don't get a call back . I would drive down there but its 35 miles !!
Alpiner...this just does not sound right...I would be calling a higher up...everyone has a supervisor..Cc
Alpiner...I agree with Darlene/Corron Candy...this treatment you are getting is inexcuseable. You are, I assume, going to be driving down there everyday for radiation, IF they ever get you scheduled, so I’d go and raise h*ll at that office. You refer to one doc as your “breast cancer doc.†Is she your surgeon or your internal med doc or ? Is her office near you? If so, I’d be in their office and I’d probably be very loud about all you’ve been through trying to get your radiation scheduled...surely someone in your area of S. California can do your radiation with care and competence. You deserve that.
The arctic cold front has hit here...in the high 50s and lots of rain and wind...to last for 3 days. Seems like a good time to bake cookies, knit and read. :)
Jane
Alpiner, I agree with Darlene and Jane. You are getting the run around--and it's time someone helped you--and if they don't immediately help you, I agree that you need to find another doctor who will get you into the office SOON!
It's chilly here, too, Jane. I think in high 40's and I had to bundle up for my morning walk. Rain and possibly sleet are predicted for later today--and that is always a problem here as most residents have never driven in winter conditions. Since I'm still restricted from driving, I'm not going to worry about it except to worry about Tim and Kris as they must work today.
I'd planned to make a pot of soup today, but have piddled around and don't have time to get it ready for lunch, but might start it after lunch and have soup for supper and tomorrow, too.
Not much else going on today. I need to return some phone calls and will do that after lunch.
I hope every Buddy has a nice day despite any inclement weather--actually I hope that the sun is shining wherever you are!
Sue
Finally I reached someone to find out what is going on . The breast cancer dr. wanted me to see the chemo dr. (which I did & don't need chemo ) but she passed me on to a radiation/medical dr. This last dr. just sent in the request to the insurance ! I told the person I talked with I was getting upset & this has been going on since last week . She said she will keep on top of it & call me as soon as she gets word .
Alpiner, if you haven't heard by Monday, call again! I agree with all the other comments on how you've been treated and the need for action. Get your husband to go in there and raise H***, if necessary. Sometimes they listen to men more than women, although that sure shouldn't be the case for BC treatment.
It is really cold here too. It says 53 on the computer but it sure feels colder.
I went to our bridge club Christmas luncheon and game today. We met at the nearby Chinese restaurant because that was the only place she could find for us to both play and eat. I do NOT like Chinese, but tried and now have ended up with GERD. I've taken my last to Gas-X, so may have to go to the pharmacy. The bridge was fun and I did pretty well till the last round, so came in about 3rd or 4th.
When I got home and changed, I did my PT exercises as the PT gave me what for for being so stiff from not having done them for 2 days due to our trip and sleeping through much of Sunday. I do have my flex up to 120, but the straightening needs 4 more degrees to be flat. Grrrr.
No other news here. Hope everyone is staying warm and healthy. Mary, how are you doing? Sharon
Hello everyone, Sorry I've been AWOL for a few days. It is a very busy week for me with 3 Therapy dog visits, Furry friends Christmas party on Saturday, the church and singing on Sunday. I will be having my nails done and a pedicure tomorrow before going on the visit to the hospital. Next week it is my annual review at Hospice and Christmas party for hospice on Friday. The following week is my eye appointment, two visits and leaving for California. whew!! BUSY!!!.
Marilyn, with your schedule, you're excused from frequent postings. :thumbup:
Sharon, sorry you had to work out the stiffness, but at least you know the exercises to do. I go to the pool well before our class begins and do a series of the PT exercises in the water. I don't know if it helps, but it makes me feel more virtuous. ;)
alpiner, obviously you're hearing the same advice from all of us here. We've all had to stop being nice and demand that folks pay attention to us. You'll get there, babe!
It's 46* here now, and supposed to get near freezing tonight. I hope I don't have to scrape the windshield in the morning. My appointment with the spine clinic is at 9 tomorrow morning. I haven't been to this location before, so will be leaving the house between 8 and 8:15, to be sure to get there on time. I'm feeling better than a couple of days ago - more like the usual level of pain. I don't know what happened to cause the severe pain (up to an 8 or 9 on the scale) of Sunday and Monday, but it wasn't there when I got up on Tuesday. For this, I'm very grateful!
I had an optometry checkup last week, and have new glasses ordered. I'll pick them up on Friday. The monthly residents' meeting was this afternoon. I guess there's always drama in any senior living facility, and this place is no exception. Our Executive Director is leaving as of this week. At least he wasn't fired, it was a personal decision (he's moving back to Texas where his wife is in a long-time job). In any case, he's been quite good, and everybody pretty much likes him. So now corporate has to find somebody new, and we have to "break him/her in". In the two years I've lived here, this will be the 4th ED, along with the second corporate owner. Oh, well...
In the technology department, Comcast/Xfinity has sent me a new piece of equipment, saying that it's is "easy to install", and I should be able to do it myself. Yeah, right! With great trepidation, I set out to do this chore - along with mental plans for what to do when I couldn't make it work. To my great amazement, all I had to do was unplug three plugs from the old one, and plug them into the new one, then get on my devices and re-log in to my network. The whole process took about 30 minutes. And, what I'm proudest of, I remembered to get the serial number of the equipment and put it in the listing where I keep all my passwords, etc.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies! Stay warm!
Woke up to snow on the ground this morning.....happens about every 20 years....beautiful. But will melt fast"..Darlene
Darlene...No snow here on SPI, but lots of rain continuing, fog, and wind and cool....probably in the 50s. We’re to have a continuation of this tomorrow, and then the weatherguessers say back to sunshine and 70s.
Sharon....good to get back to the exercises, ut you had to go with John to Duke, etc.
Sue....everybody here seems to have the cold, except maybe Alpiner....hope the awful fires aren’t near her.
Mary...hope there’s no scraping necessary. Ray and I are both in a lot of pain, and I know, for us, it’s this weather front. It’s weird, but very real.
Marilyn...you are a busy bee.
Alpiner....FINALLY, a human being answered you. Insurance request should go thru quickly...except it’s insurance and who knows what goofball you’ll get there when they finally get around to handling the request. Hang in here....and remember, NOBODY is as concerned as you (and your family, of course) are about your health.
Hi to Joy, GinnyAnn, Jeanne
No plans today except to venture out tonight to meet friends for ribs at a local place here. We did venture out yesterday to the grocery here on the island for some necessities.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast, read the paper, showered/shampooed/dressed in a Christmas sweater and black pants. I'm going to the Garden Club Christmas luncheon, which I'd planned to skip because of the bridge Christmas party which has now moved back to Jan. 4. Carolyn will pick me up about 10:30. So an hour to organize Christmas Card list--I've cut it down the past couple of years, but need to check to make sure. Several friends have died, others have been seriously ill. Notes must be written in each one--but I'm cutting them short this year.
It's chilly here, maybe high 50's now. And is looking like rain and probably sleet. I'm hoping the luncheon at the Country Club starts on time and the program is not long. I'd like to be home before the worst of the sleet/rain.
Alpiner, keep on with the phone calls to the doctor's office. It seems to me that whoever is responsible is pretty negligent--and I know it must be causing lots of worry on your part. I was so happy when I discovered my lump and that I was seen the next day (at Ft. Benning military hospital about 60 miles from our farm) and had the lumpectomy the day after that. Then although there was no residual cancer, I chose to have radiation and have had no problems since, although I still see my cancer doctor annually and have annual mammos. Thoughts and prayers here daily for you from Alabama.
Sharon, I understand that the exercise is painful, but hope you'll be able to work through it as that is what it takes to recover fully. How are you managing to cook, etc.--I know John is helpful with some chores, but how about cooking? Big hugs in hopes of soon being pain free.
Marilyn, you are one busy lady! Good luck with the Hospice Review (I'm sure you'll get high marks!), Christmas party, eye appointment, and the last 2 visits.
Mary, we're expecting a freeze tonight, too. Tim will be picking me up for lunch and Kroger shopping, but I'm not worried about it unless we get that freezing rain. I'm not surprised about the frequent changes at your Assisted Living. Azalea Place where I play bridge once a month has had several turnovers in the past year--and this last one has really deteriorated in service. We eat lunch there and the food is not as good and the service is terrible. The people who live there complain a lot--at least the ones who are in that bridge club. Most are widows who have sold their homes and need the comfort of an assisted living--and they're not getting what they had under the previous owners. I hope your new Director is a good one.
Wow, Darlene. Snow already? We might get a few sprinkles, but it never stays on the ground here, except once when we lived at the farm. I don't miss snow after 6 years of shoveling by myself when Bob was deployed to Spain, Sicily, Newfoundland, and other foreign places while the kids and I stayed in Brunswick, Maine, twice! Actually, the last time we lived there, Bill was 12 and I was able to boost him out a window so he could shovel the snow off the doors--it was piled up more than 5 feet high!
Jane, lucky you to be looking forward to some milder weather. I can imagine how beautiful the Gulf must look now.
It's almost time for Carolyn to pick me up for the luncheon--she is in charge of the program and needs to be there early. Have a lovely day, Buddies, and try to stay warm and dry if you're having inclement weather.
Sue
It was in the mid30s when I left this morning - so no scraping. And it's 46 and cloudy now. Some snow is predicted for south of us over the weekend - in the Atlanta area.
I saw the NP at the Spine Clinic this morning. The good news is that there is no imminent surgery on my back, and no MRI scheduled yet.
The bad news is that I have really bad scoliosis and no ligament at all in the disc spaces. Basically, there is probably some major back surgery in my future, if I live long enough, and the timing will be at my discretion. But as long as I'm not having symptoms in my legs and pain no more than it usually is, I can wait. I'm to go back in three months. And, they will schedule an MRI and potential surgery anytime I think I'm ready.
As long as I don't have pain like I did on Sunday/Monday, I'm willing to wait. But it wouldn't take many days like that to have me ready to schedule surgery.
Mary, I certainly know what you mean about the back pain. I certainly hope the extreme pain doesn't return and that you don't have to have surgery. Cold here today too, but no snow or sleet yet; maybe tomorrow.
I had a really bad attack of GERD from the Chinese food and had to go to the drive-in pharmacy and plead with them to give me some GAS=X at the window. They were very nice and did and after 6 Gas-X, I had gotten up all the gas and stopped hurting. It was yogurt for dinner.
John is out shopping--a couple things for our son's oldest and some pansies, I think, and then groceries.
We have been getting along pretty well for eating. I had fixed some things in advance and now that I'm better, I've been able to help him a little and tell him what to do. The food has been pretty simple, but I haven't been hungry anyway. He has done a lot of the laundry and when I feel like doing it, I do a load too. I have one in now. He doesn't mind doing the towels and undies but is less eager to do the good things that need special treatment. We did decorate our tree last Saturday and it looks nice.
I've done my exercises the past 2 days and slept pretty well last night. I don't have PT today but will tomorrow. Sometime today, the Invisible Fence guy is to come. Bunny ran off out the front twice. I changed the battery the first time, but it happened again. So something is wrong. It may be her collar. It is really old, at least the controls, maybe from IN. We've moved our set-up 3 times and had them re-install the controls and lay the line. I hope it is just the collar.
Jane, I know you will be looking forward to 70 degree weather again.
Darlene, Wow snow in your area! Sounds like Carolina snow thought--here for a few hours and then gone. The only thing I worry about is ice storms. Those make walking and driving so treacherous and we have to shovel a space for Bunny because she's scared to walk on the ice. They last several days and really cause havoc with tree branches and electricity in Charlotte. Our electric is all underground, so no problem that way for us and trees aren't big enough for the most part to fall on houses, etc.
Marilyn, I hope you take a chance to take a breath in your busy schedule! Christmas isn't fun if you're too booked up. I know you're looking forward to going to CA though. Gilbert isn't near any of the fires, is he?
Ginny, have you decorated yet? If not, better get busy.
Hey Jeanne, we haven't heard from you in a while. Drop in!
Hang in there Alpiner. It will work out eventually, but it sure can get aggravating dealing with medical people. I'm waiting on a phone call back from my Dr to tell me if I can go back on my Voltaren now that I've finished the blood thinner he put me on to prevent clots.
Sue, you sound like you're staying busy too. Hope your garden party went well. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. We have very cold rain here today with possibilities of freezing later. I've been looking for my covers for my outdoor faucets and have only located one. I hope Tim knows where they are. Lots of things have been moved in my utility room--he had taken the glass shower door off my shower and installed a curtain so that it is easier for me to get in and out of the shower and hopefully he'll know where the other covers are. I'd hate to have my pipes freeze!
The Garden Club luncheon was nice although not many members were there. We had lots of donated slipper sox which one member delivers to nursing homes. I wrote cheery notes to recipients while we waited for lunch to be served. Our program was about nurturing Christmas cacti. We were giving a cactus bulb as a table favor and I guess I'll try to plant it when the weather permits and see if I can get one growing.
Not much else to report today. After lunch with Tim, I'll probably read and watch basketball games.
I hope all are well and have a nice day, even if it means staying inside out of the bad weather.
Sue
It’s SNOWING on SPI! There is snow on the ground at the Alamo in San Antonio!
I’m baking gingersnaps cookies and we’re in for the day! Soup for supper tonight. Ray’s off to the exercise room in the other tower, but he can get there without going outside. The winds are ferocious.
Snowy jane
Amazing that you're getting snow on SPI, jane. It's snowing here, too. It was predicted south of here, and I had heard that towns between here and Atlanta had gotten 2+" this morning. It's sticking briefly on my deck, but not on the ground...yet. Oh, well, it looks pretty, and I don't have to go anywhere.
Sue, I hope you don't have a problem with freezing pipes. It's hovering just above freezing here.
I got to swimming and picked up my new glasses this morning. There's not too much change in the prescription. Mostly I got the new ones to get some with transition lenses. I'm having a lot of trouble with my eyes changing from bright sunlight to darker interior. This causes problems because my chair is just inside the sliding glass doors - facing southeast. Even in the wintertime, the light is very bright on sunny days. So we'll see if this helps.
Stay warm, Buddies!
It is cold and rainy here too, but no snow expected south of Charlotte--although it is definitely a possibility. Very wintery outside anyway. Ugh.
Sue, pipes seldom freeze unless there is a really extended period of below zero temps. One night definitely won't do it. I don't feel jealous of your cacti bulb. I really don't like them.
Wow, Jane, snow in SPI!
Mary, I hope the new glasses help. I ordered a pair of fit-overs for night driving from the web. Supposed to suppress the glare and make things clear. We'll see if they work.
I went to PT this morning. They are happy with me. I'm to 122 flex and with a little help 0 on the straightening. So I'm meeting goals. Now it is a matter of flexibility and strength, I guess. I slept last night with only 1 Tramadol, which I normally take anyway! First time for nothing during the night. My back was hurting a lot though when I got up.
I'm trying to get Christmas cards out today. I still have to print my letter + have a few actual cards for people I don't send the letter to, like in SS.
All for now. Sharon
I awoke this morning to SNOW!!!!!We have not had a snow in about 20 years, but
all the rooftops are laden with a heavy covering of snow and it continued coming
down until about noon.(It is now about 2 o'clock ) and the snow is still covering
everything. It shows no sign of melting . I can't tell you how rare that is for
Louisiana.
JOY
With all the fires in the area the power company cut our power yesterday . Son brought his generator for us to use & it was only on a few minutes & the power came on ! The power was offf from 7:00 a.m. yesterday until this afternoon .
Seems like we all are getting cold, wet weather....except Alpiner who needs it for the fires. Are they close to you?
This afternoon, the 🌞 appeared for the first time in 3 days, the winds died down and the rain/snow stopped. Now we’re back to more normal S. TX weather. We’ll be heading out to the grocery tomorrow, and I’m guessing it’ll be packed with people!
Jane
Mostly same old, same old here. Ray got out the small tree and we have a few other ornaments around. I feel like I may be coming down with a cold. :tickedoff:
Good to see your post, GA, but hope it’s not a cold coming on.
A 🌞 Saturday morning to all the Buddies! The wind, rain and snow blew out into the Gulf yesterday afternoon, and it’s bright and clear this morning, with temps to get back up to normal SPI temps.
We’ll be heading over to the mainland later today to restock the pantry and fridge. Otherwise, I’m caught up on housekeeping chores and hope to get a walk in outside when those temps get into the 60s.
Jane
alpiner, those fires are terrible. My heart goes out to those people who have lost everything (like the folks who suffered in the hurricanes). My sister-in-law and family live in Torrance and Venice Beach - doesn't look like they're involved, but too close for comfort...as I guess you are.
jane, the snow didn't stick here, and we're back to lovely sunshine. But it's cold (for us) - highs for the next several days expected only in the 40s with lows near or below freezing. But I don't have to get out until Monday morning, so no problems for me.
Ginny Ann, I hope you're not getting a cold. Glad you've gotten up some decorations.
I picked up my new glasses yesterday. With the sunshine today, I'll see if the transition lenses (first time I've had them) help with my problems with the bright light.
Hope all the Buddies have a good weekend and stay warm and safe.
Hi Gals, we're under a winter advisory till noon, but so far, it is just hovering above freezing and no snow. We got a little over an inch of rain yesterday which we needed.
Alpiner, I didn't realize you lived in CA. I pray the fires stay away from your area. They look just horrible. The organist from our church is from Sonoma and her family home burned down in those fires. So sad.
GA, glad you've got some decs out, but not glad to hear you're getting a cold. Take Vit C and Coldeez today and you will be amazed.
Jane, I'm glad SPI is back to normal with sun and warmer temps.
I wonder if Sue got a lot of snow. The TV said Birmingham got 5"!!!
Mary, we seem to be almost the same weatherwise. Just cold & damp here.
Joy, it's amazing to hear that LA got snow. I never heard of that happening. Anyway, it will be short-lived, I'm sure. Just stay in and stay warm and enjoy having Christmas season snow.
I need some more Christmas stationery, so we may go to Pineville this afternoon, or maybe after church.
My knee still seems pretty good but I've got to go get dressed and then exercise. Sharon
We've been grocery shopping and it wasn't crowded as I'd expected after three days of miserably cold, very windy days. We're back now and I'm watching basketball and catching up on family bookkeeping. It's so much easier to do daily and be on top of things with the internet.
jane
It's almost noon here. I ate breakfast and then walked over to the library--about a 25 minute walk both ways--and selected books to hopefully keep me reading all week. However, I usually finish those and have to dig into my stash before Saturday rolls around again.
We had about an inch and a half of snow during the night and it was still on the ground when I got up about 8:00. However, the snow on the ground melted fairly quickly except in the shady areas. After I walked to the library, I got my broom out and swept an inch off the car roof, trunk, and whatever that thingie that covers the engine is. It's supposed to stay in the high 30's, low 40's the rest of the day.
I'm going to a dinner party this evening for mostly "widows" from our church. I don't think there are any more widowers living since several of my male friends died during this year. The organist and her husband who is also musical and is the supervisor of buildings at the church are fixing the meal. They did this last year, too. Steve, the husband, is picking us all up in the church bus and will bring us home after the festivities.
Duke is about to lose their ball game to Boston College. Duke is #1 as usual and the game is played today at B.C. Only 15 seconds left and Duke is 4 points behind.
I'm going to shower, shampoo, and dress for the Christmas party and hopefully be ready to sit down for the Army-Navy game. Of course I'm pulling for Navy! We're about an hour away from kick off.
Enjoy your weekend, Every Buddy.
Sue
Our Very rare snow (about 20 years since we got it) is covering the house tops that
are in the shady areas. Such a surprise for Louisiana ::)
Joy
Joy...what fun for kids there who've never seen snow up close and personal! There were pics on TV here of kids out trying to build snowmen with the little that was on the ground...but they were having a lot of fun.
Sue...yep, the Blue Devils lost to BC. Your Navy almost pulled it out.
It's all been gone out to sea now and the sun is shining. We're going to drive up north a bit to a citrus orchard where there's a buy who sells local honey...orange blossom and wildflower honey. Tonight we're meeting friends for ribs...postponed from Thursday when it was so nasty here.
I hope to get out for a walk, too...haven't done that for quite a while.
jane
Sue, what a nice thing for the organist and her husband to do. Have fun. Isn't it quite a rarity for you to get snow too? I heard Birmingham got 5"!! We got a few flurries that melted on impact.
Jane, so glad you have nice weather again. After all, that's what you're down there for!! :D :D
We went to Pineville yesterday to get some more Christmas printer stationery & ink. John drove me, so I was glad of that. We went straight to Office Depot and then home. I got all my Christmas letters printed and John folded and stuffed and put labels, etc on the envelopes. Today, I will go through them and write notes on a few special and then let him seal them. They should get in the mail tomorrow.
We're back from church & SS & I have a load of towels in the washer and have eaten. John is off to his monthly financial meeting at the church.
Really cold for us here--around 34 or so. Same all week. Yuck! I freeze anymore at such temps, even in church and at home. I sent my dr a note to check my thyroid again when I have a lab after Christmas.
No other news here. Hi to everyone. Stay warm, Joy! And everyone else. Sharon
Hello, Buddies. This morning Olyne and I went downstairs where our female minister is teaching a class on the New Testament teachings. We are going to ask for copies of lessons 1 & 2 as we didn't attend those. Kathy had a really interesting presentation this morning--and there will be another 5 or 6 weeks of these lessons. She had slides and was comparing and contrasting the messages from the Gospels as well as some of the references to a Messiah from the Old Testament.
I've had lunch and cleaned up the kitchen and am getting ready to watch some football and reading one of the books I checked out of the library yesterday. Outside the church two of the men had an old John Deere tractor which will pull a sled full of our young children in this afternoon's Christmas Parade in the downtown area. This is the first time that this parade has occurred on a Sunday! I'm surprised that it is happening today. Usually it happens on a Friday evening about dark.
Joy, did you take pictures? Our snow melted so quickly, except for on my car, that I don't think anyone got a picture unless they were out of bed before 6:00 a.m.!
Jane, I was astonished that Duke lost that BBall game. I was hoping Navy would beat Army, but of course it didn't happen. What a mess it must have been to play in the snow and VERY Cold weather!
Sharon, this is the second year that Steve and Karen have invited us to their home for drinks and dinner. They have several decorated trees up and many other Christmas items, so it was very festive. They served baked ham with vegetable dishes and our choice of pecan or lemon meringue pie. I chose pecan and it was delicious! It's nice to feel that our organist and building manager care about we widows. We still have one male widower living, but perhaps he didn't want to come to a hen party!
The weather here right now at 2:05 is 48*--and will probably fall lower when the sun starts to sink. This is the earliest since I moved up here from the farm that we've had snow and temps below the mid 50's.
Have a great afternoon and may your teams win if you are watching football.
Sue
It's almost 2 AM and I'm still wide awake. I slept about an hour before dinner though. I haven't checked on the Panthers. I don't know if they won or not. I don't follow college football and just a bit on the Panthers. I like college basketball and I, too, was surprised to see Duke lose. They win way too much. IU has a new coach and is in a building year, so they aren't doing too well.
I'm glad you had such a nice dinner at your organist's house. Today, the UMW had a luncheon for all the women of the church who cared to come. It looked quite festive. However, I didn't go. John and I drove over together. I hope you continue to enjoy your Bible Study. We did 4 very long, in-depth studies of the Bible that covered it all and lasted about 36 weeks each, so unless something really interesting comes up, I probably won't take another. Our SS studies are pretty good and led by a retired minister.
Yesterday, I got my Christmas letter all printed out and John stuffed, labeled, and stamped them. Today, I went through and wrote some short notes on some of them and then let him seal them up, so into the mail they go tomorrow. We have a Christmas Mail Box at church divided by letters of the alphabet and so most of us put our church cards in it. I put mine in it today.
I also did 2 loads of laundry today, so I am feeling better, but I crashed about 6:00 PM. I'm doing a lot of walking without my cane too. I use it when I've been sitting or lying down for a while and it's stiff. I also used it at church as there are a few steps to navigate and I need it for that.
PT tomorrow and then the guy is going to steam detail my car and wax it on Tues. The landscaper is also coming that day to get all my hydrangeas pulled out and replaced with encore azaleas and some pruning, so nothing much exciting going on here.
Mary, haven't heard from you for a couple days. How's your back and knees?
Hi to all. Sharon
I've been cleaning leaves away from my entry doors and also on my deck this morning. There are still many leaves awaiting clean up, but I have a Christmas Party this afternoon, so am going to shower and dress shortly and read until my ride gets here about 2:00. This is the book club party which I always enjoy--it starts at 1:30, but Frederissa who is picking me up has a Bunco Christmas Party at noon and won't be here until 2:00. Actually, I'll probably start writing notes in a few Christmas cards after I'm dressed.
It's still very chilly here--quite unusual for this time of year--but the cold weather is expected to last through the weekend at least if the weather man is right! It was fine for raking up leaves and toting them to the curb, though.
Sharon, I'm sorry you're still having problems with sleeping. I don't think I could manage that--I'm a good sleeper and I usually get at least 7 1/2 hours, sometimes 8 per night. If I have something on my mind that I need to finish early the next day, that will keep me awake later.
Jane, did you get the local honey you were looking for? I hope your dinner out with friends was fun--and how is the weather? I'm hoping we'll get a few days of warmer temps--but I hustled around so much trying to get lots of the leaves raked and down to the curb that I was pretty warm then.
Hello to Mary, Joy, Alpiner, GinnyAnn, and whoever might be looking in. I'm off to shower and dress, then to write a few Christmas notes for tomorrow's mail man. He's already been here this morning!
Sue
Happy 11 December! It's a lovely chilly day in Chattanooga. I've been to swimming and coffee and a check-up appointment with the pulmonary doc. Nothing new in that department (fortunately). My bridge partner just called and cancelled for tonight. She had a Mohs procedure on a place on her face today, and was told to stay home the rest of the day. So no bridge until next Monday.
Margaret came by last night on her way home from the basketball game (#11 Lady Vols beat #2 U.Texas!!!). She's in good spirits, and will is mentally ready for her surgery on Friday. I can't remember if I said, our young friend from the Nashville area had her lumpectomy last Thursday, and did well - no surprises and no node involvement. Of course, we're hoping Margaret's outcome is the same. I'm not planning to go for the surgery, but may go sometime after that to stay for a few days - all at Margaret's discretion, of course.
Sharon, I'm sorry you're having the sleep problems. Like Sue, I'm usually a pretty good sleeper, but on occasion, I'm sitting up there with you. I hope you get a good solid night tonight.
Sue, it's great you enjoy doing your yard work - something I never liked doing. I remember your having a lovely yard - with lots of trees (and hence, leaves).
jane, local honey is always a treat. I hope you're still enjoying your new condo. I know you enjoy being at SPI.
Joy, I know the kids (and some adults) in Baton Rouge enjoyed seeing the snow - and probably were glad that it didn't last longer.
Happy two weeks before Christmas to all the Buddies!
The book club party was nice with lots of people who don't often come to book club (which is only one of the many Campus Club sponsors). We had wine, lots of snacks which were home made and delicious, and a pleasant time. We didn't talk about the books we were donating, which disappointed me as I like to see what people choose to give. Most who have been teachers choose interesting age appropriate books and those who have never been teachers seem to choose books I don't think kids will enjoy--but hey, I don't know every kid's reading taste!
I have a busy morning planned tomorrow. My neighbor on Green Street is picking me up to vote in the Alabama Primary election and I'm hoping we'll have a good turnout for the Democrat, Doug Jones. Unfortunately, that snake, Roy Moore, who has been kicked out of office twice by the Alabama Supreme Court has a huge right wing Religious party following and will probably win. That will send him to the senate and get him out of our hair, but he is a criminal as far as I'm concerned. I don't think the U. S. Senators will put up with his shenanigans! (at least I hope not!) And Tim is taking me to see the Heart Surgeon for a follow up visit after lunch.
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
We ended up having a busy day. We went to Brownsville because I wanted some perfumed body lotion and Dillard's was out. So, we had lunch at a Jason's Deli and Ray suggested we go to Harlingen to that Dillard's. Off up the interstate we went. One clerk looked and looked...couldn't find it, went and got the usual clerk for that section...and the two of them searched. Nothing. She then went and got the Manager of that area, and the three looked for all the special packaging they put together as gift packages and could find nothing. Finally the Manager took down a big display that had to have been expensive, and took out the lotion part and sold it to me. THAT's customer service!
We went to a large HEB, the big grocery store in this area of TX, and then headed back down to the Island. We were both worn out. [It doesn't take much any more to wear us out, it seems.]I had to buy my honey there...the local guy up at Bayview wasn't there any more, unfortunately.
Tomorrow I'm going to lunch with the wives of the fellows Ray's golfing with.
Temps in the 70s again here, so delightful.
jane
MaryZ and All:
It was such a rarity for Baton Rouge to see snow.(I think I have seen it (maybe
3 or 4 times in my life of 88 (almost 89--12/21) years) and probably will not ever
see it again. No, I did not take pictures. It would be a major hazard for me to
venture out of my Senior Living facility to get pictures :( I enjoyed the sight from
my second floor windows.
But now it is all gone.
JOY
Joy...glad you could enjoy it safe inside.
Beautiful morning here...will get ready to go,out for lunch at 11:30. Tough day,huh! :P
I did laundry last night as I watched football and knitted.
Have a good Tuesday.
Jane
It's very chilly here this morning. I am waiting for my neighbor on the next street to come pick me up to vote in the Senatorial election. We are both Democrats and voting for Doug Jones, but unfortunately I think that slime ball "Judge" Roy Moore will be elected. He has been sanctioned for illegal activity twice by the Alabama Supreme Court, but his following is massive--just total ignorance, IMHO!
I'll check in later to see what's going on here. I have an appointment with the Cardiologist after lunch. Tim will pick me up and take me to the appointment.
Sue
Hi Gals, Sue, you do have a busy day planned. Sorry the book club didn't tell what books they were donating. Some of the books my younger grands are reading are surprising to me. The youngest, however, asked for more career guidance books for Christmas. He thinks he wants to be in some branch of law enforcement but not sure what. I had given him 2 such books last summer that he really liked, so I hope he finds the information he wants in the new ones. Good luck with your cardiologist appt. As to the election, it is just a mess.
Mary, prayers going out for Margaret. Glad she was able to stop by last night. Hope everything goes well. In general, I think it does for post-menopausal women. It's the younger ones that are really in danger-- Aor those that have let it go too long. Neither of which apply to Margaret. Sorry about your bridge partner cancelling. Good you got your swimming in. Our pool is currently closed for repairs. However, I fear that it will soon figure in my future.
Thanks for the commiseration with my insomnia. Right now, it's half pain and half true insomnia. Wish I had a switch for sleep. Sue, I need 8-8.5 hrs of sleep a night. I got by on less than 7 when I was teaching, but just can't now. I slept fairly well last night except woke up with both knees hurting about 3:30 and took a Tramadol. Slept fine after that.
The landscaper is here and John is dealing with him. I have to get the car done at 1:00, but that's my only appt. So glad to have my cards done, also my laundry!
I don't mind the snow here if I don't have to go out in it. I'm sure LA enjoyed their brief spat.
Jane, I like to get raw honey from the farmers too, although I don't use a lot. It does help with allergies if it is local.
I'm dressed and have eaten, but still need to brush my teeth, etc. Sharon
Well yesterday was not a good day for me..I decided to go do a little more Christmas shopping and about 15 miles from my house a large Buck deer cone running across highway and smashed the back door and fender on my truck....I could still drive it..but there was no avoiding the collision...with hunting season now...he was probably runnng from a hunter....anyway...I have called my ins...and my son owns a body shop here..so it will get taken care of....have a good day buddies Darlene
Happy Early Birthday, Joy! I think snow is best enjoyed from a comfortable chair in a warm house. But then I've lived in the midsouth almost all my life, so when I did have to get out in it, it was just a dangerous chore. ;)
Sue, I've got my fingers crossed for you and your election today. I'm not holding my breath, though. I'm glad you're getting out to vote.
I've been out to pick up my Walmart order. That's the greatest invention ever (or at least recently)! Place my order online, choose a time for pickup, go get it, they put it in your car. It's fabulous!
I'm going out to dinner with friends this evening - to a favorite place for Vietnamese food. Yum!
Stay warm, Buddies!
I've voted--and NOT for Roy Moore. I'm afraid he will be elected, though, despite all the publicity about his mistreatment of young women. Alabama voters want to believe that a "Christian" only tells the truth! Hah! There was a pretty large turnout at my polling place when I arrived and when I signed my name on the voting list, it was already pretty long and people were arriving as I voted. I guess we'll get the results sometime this evening on the news. I didn't see many Black voters, though, as they tend to vote before work or after work.
We had a little bit of snow, which I probably mentioned yesterday or the day before. None stuck except on my car. I'm happy about that as I had to do lots of shoveling during our 2 tours in Brunswick, Maine. The first tour, Bill was just a year old and I was already pregnant with Tim. To get out to go to my pre-natal visits, I'd have to park the car down at the end of the drive, slog through the 3-4 feet of snow that came down overnight and shovel the front of the car where the plow pushed all those feet up over the front of the car! During the second tour, Bill was 12 and one year I had to let him climb out a window and shovel the snow away from the front and back door. They were completely covered with snow. Then both of us tramped up the hill to the place we'd parked the truck and dug it out of there. Oh, the joys of winter in New England!
Enough grousing about the weather! I hope you all have good weather and a happy day today.
Sue
Darlene....OUCH on the truck...but those deer do run into vehicles as he did yours. I'm glad you could still drive it and were not injured.
Sue...the Alabama race has certainly been all the talk on cable news stations.
Mary...I saw the HEB grocery in Harlingen had a place for pickup of phoned in or emailed in orders.
Sharon...nice the detail man comes to your house. We have to take our car to a place at home, but the woman does an excellent job.
Lunch out was fine. We asked to be moved when a group of 25-30 "Red Hatters" were there and were so loud. Then one would ring a china bell that just reverberated around the dining room. We got moved to a corner where we could at least talk to each other and be heard.
jane
Darlene, missed your bad news when I posted earlier. We lost a car many years ago when a cow ran into our car, and the deer thing happened to one of our daughters. Animals can surely cause a lot of damage.
jane, glad you were able to get moved at the restaurant. That's SO annoying! Glad that HEB offers the pickup service. Another chain in our area (Food City) offers the service, too. It's really helpful.
Hello, every Buddy. Darlene sorry to hear about your truck. Those deer can sure cause a lot of damage and very ofter total the whole front end of a car.
Sue, I don't understand how Christians can even support Roy Moore and say they don't believe those young ladies/girls. They are supporting a pedophile.
Jane, another thing that I find so annoying in a restaurant is someone talking on their cell phone, it is even worse when it is someone at your own table. ( which has happened at our Friday night dinners).
Happy Birthday, Joy.
Sherry sorry you are having a problem with sleeping. I put a couple of drops of Lavender Essential oil on my feet and rub that in it really helps. Also, the magnesium that I take at bedtime helps too. Your feet are the most absorbent part of your body and the essential oil really penetrates to help with sleep.
Mary, Did you find out about Walmart picking up your perishables.
I vacuumed the house this morning and it really needed a good vacuuming. The furry friends Christmas party on Saturday was so much fun. I picked up an Ornament that I can put Freckles pawprint in plaster of Paris, two doggie kitchen towels and a tempered glass cutting board that has two labs and a duck painted inside the glass. Tus coming Friday is the Hospice potluck, I received a card from Hospice with a $20 gift certificate to the Hospice Thrift shop I still have one from last year so now I have $40 that I can spend there.
Hi Marilyn, I was wondering where you were. I will try the oil on the bottoms of my feet. I use lavender body butter after my shower and I do take magnesium and also melatonin. I don't know what else to do. Glad you had such nice parties. Enjoy!
Darlene, I'm so sorry about the deer. They really are bad this time of the year. We have been fortunate & never hit one, but I had a friend who hit one the day before TG and with another truck hit another one right before Christmas the same year!! They lived in a pretty rural area. I've had them cross the road ahead of me but far enough ahead, I could slow down and avoid them. Certainly handy that your son owns a body shop!!
The guy who detailed my car came to the Lodge which is about 3 blocks from me. I sat inside and read. He did an absolutely wonderful job and the car looks like new!
OUr HT grocery takes orders online or on the phone and has them ready at a specified time. I think they may deliver them now. Not sure. I've used the online order a few times and had John pick them up. They even take the coupons and the charge card at the pick-up point.
The landscaper got our overgrown hydrangeas pulled out and the new azaleas in plus another bush plus pruning, so it looks really nice out back. The new azaleas are just under our bedroom windows.
PT tomorrow, groan. But my cleaning gal will be here so I guess it balances out. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. Just a quickie as I'll be picked up in about 45 minutes for my Wednesday Bridge Club's Christmas luncheon at the University Club. I've showered, washed and blown my hair dry, dressed, and am going to write as many Christmas cards as I can before Terri gets here.
I am ecstatic that Doug Jones won the election last night and "Judge" Roy Moore bit the dust. I think he'll try to sue, but I don't think it'll go very far. I wish more of our local representatives were more like Doug Jones--who represents all the people, not just a privileged few!
I hope today is a happy one for you, too!
Sue
I surely am glad to be able to get back in to S&F. Last night, I started getting an "insecure" message when I tried. It was happening to jane, too - and lots of others. But the wonderful tech elves have gotten it fixed.
Sue, lots of happiness here about Doug Jones' win, too. Roy Moore has been spewing hate for many years. But enough about that.
Marilyn, I don't buy many perishables anymore, so that's not an issue for me. Sharon mentioned that they took the charge cards at pickup. At Walmart, they got my WM credit card when I signed up for the service, so I don't have to have my card for pickup.
Pretty cold here - in the 20s this morning when I headed out to swimming. I took my car in for the annual inspection. I've learned to go midweek in the middle of the month, and rarely have to wait. Today I was the only one there when I drove up, and it took all of 5 minutes. I came home, filled out the online application, and should get my renewal stickers in the mail tomorrow. They're good! That was pretty much all for today - and about the same for tomorrow. I'll just stay in and stay warm.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
I have been having the same problem----computer has told me that this website
is not secure. >:( I must have tried 25 times to get on, and at last ----success)
A BIG nuisance !!!
So glad to be able to correspond w/friends again 1
Joy
Good that they got the certificate issue thing fixed.
We went over to the big “flea market†at Donna/Weslaco....an area Mary knows well, so Ray could get some golf balls and we picked up a pineapple that is delicious. I got a haircut which I needed badly and we went out to a local place for supper.
Rain to come in Friday and my joints knows that already!
Jane
The luncheon was nice, but the bridge afterward was awful. I had terrible cards and didn't get one good hand! But otherwise I enjoyed myself.
I'm glad S&F is back on track now. I was worried that I might have gotten a virus here, but so far no evidence of that.
It's time to be moving off to bed, so will say good night. I'll be back sometime tomorrow. I've got a lot of Christmas cards to write. So far, have only mailed 6!
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Good Thursday morning, Buddies!
Lazy day for me today...going out for lunch with Iowa friend while husbands play golf.
We’ve been so pleased by the response to repairs here. We had a fan that was running 24/7 in the second bathroom and I couldn’t find a way to turn it off. The desk sent up two housekeepers who said not normal, and a repairman was here with an hour. He had to replace some part and now...quiet!
Jane
Good morning! Although it's almost 11:00. I've been writing notes in Christmas cards and put the completed ones out in the mail box. My mailman is usually here before noon, but hadn't come when I put them out.
It's chilly again this morning, but not as cold as it has been. I haven't gone for a walk, so might do that after lunch.
Jane, enjoy your lunch with your friend. That's great service to have the maids notify the office and the repairman came so quickly! I hope you're having a warm and sunny day.
Hi to Every Buddy looking in. I'm going to try to get more Christmas notes written this afternoon.
Sue
Hi, Great on the repair service, Jane. The noise of a fan drives me bonkers.
Sue, hope you get all your notes written and cards out. Ours went out Monday.
I just got back from the pain dr which was an unnecessary appt for them, but the St Jude tech did come and reprogrammed me again. I do wish it would work this time.
The ant man came for the 2nd time today and resprayed some places where we had seen them again + the outside perimeter. I hope that takes care of them.
A man from the computer club is coming over tomorrow AM to try to install my Echo (Alexa) that Lori gave me. She's been giving me grief because I haven't been able to use it yet.
50 degrees and sunny here, but seems colder.
Hi to all. Sharon
Where is everyone? Guy was here and with some trouble finally got my Echo to connect to the wifi. Neither of us know what he did that worked, but something did. Now, I have to figure out what I want to use it for.
:D
I finally have the rest of the day free and John's gone to bridge. Hope everyone is having a good day. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I am dressed and ready to go out to lunch with Tim and then to Kroger. I've been working on Christmas cards this morning and hope to finish before he gets here, but sister Anne called and although we only talked 30 minutes (a record for a call from Anne!), I still haven't finished my Christmas card notes.
Hi Sharon, I'm here for a short while and will check a few of my other S&F messages, but need to get back to the Christmas cards. I don't want my once a year correspondents to think I've died this year!
Hi to Every Buddy else. I'll be back later this afternoon.
Sue
Margaret is having her lumpectomy this morning, but I haven't heard anything yet. Will come back and post when I do.
I just got a text from Jesse - Margaret did well, and the lymph node biopsy was negative on the initial examination. So all is good on that front.
Nothing else going on. I'm sure I'll go to Margaret's sometime, but don't know when. Nobody else has mentioned Christmas travel (except Marilyn), so I guess we're all at home (which means SPI for jane). It's only 39* here now, so pretty chilly...some warmer next week.
Hi Mary. Hurray for the good report from Jesse about Margaret. I am happy for all of you!
I am staying home and Tim and Kris are bringing Christmas dinner to me. I'll hang stockings for the 3 of us, plus one for Kris to take to Ard when she gets home from Ohio. Usually I go to Tim and Kris's, but he decided it was easier for both of them to come here with the dinner instead of coming to pick me up and bringing me back later in the afternoon--so that's OK with me. I'll enjoy the meal and be able to get my lie down reading time in after they leave. I need to clear off my dining room table which has been serving as my "pharmacy"--Tim gets the prescriptions ready for me to take to my room when they come in. Most of my prescriptions are filled by Express Scripts and mailed to me.
I've been working on Christmas notes in cards I'm sending--no full letter this year and not as many cards, either. So I should be finished by Sunday or Monday.
It's chilly here, too. I don't know how cold as my outside thermometer gave up the ghost, but it's down around 50* or less.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Mary...HURRAH for Margaret!!
Alpiner...how are you doing? Has radiation started yet or are you still battling with them to get an appt set up?
Gray, windy day here with rains to come. They're all around us, according to the radar. I had a restless night...ate something that didn't like me...and let me know it! I felt a lot better when that was over, but I had a restless night. It's a definite inside day, though Ray had to make a trip over to the mainland for a blood test.
I'm just sitting here watching the big waves come onto the beach...nobody out today, except for 3 people in the pool and hot tub. Not me...it's 54 and that's too cool with the wind, even in a heated pool.
I only sent about 20 cards this year, though I did more digital ones. I think it's kind of a waste of time and money. With emails and Facebook, etc. I keep in contact with people who really want to stay in contact.
It's nice that here they bring your mail up to you. We've never had that before...had to ask for it at the desk, and they sometimes put packages on top of our mail so it was awhile before they "found" it.
Mary..great news on Margaret...it's cool here today...but got my walk in....may go to a Christmas party tomorrow night...not sure yet...staying home for Christmas...eat with kids here and others that may get to come...think it will be next week before any things done on my truck....holidays slows things down...Hi to everyone..have a good weekend..Darlene
We had lunch at one of our usual places and they had a new waitress who didn't bring our lunch after it was set on the counter for pick up. Tim was very upset because he could see her in the kitchen talking to the cooks all the while our lunch was sitting on the counter--so he called another waitress over and we walked out. I was embarrassed, but he was so upset about it, I didn't complain.
We had an easy visit at Kroger. I didn't need much, so we were only there a short time. He brought my groceries in and left and I put them away and worked on some more Christmas cards I needed to mail.
Tomorrow will be a slow day. I'll walk to the library to get more books if it doesn't rain and watch bowl games or basketball games on TV afterwards.
Good night, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning, Gals. Mary, that is great news about Margaret. Maybe she will get by with just radiation. Keep us posted. Chilly here now but supposed to reach mid 50's this afternoon.
Sue, keep plugging away at the cards. I really think they are important for people you aren't in touch with much during the year. I'm on FB, so stay in touch with a lot, but a lot of my friends are not computer junkies and on FB, etc, so I send a Christmas letter with some family pictures on it. I write a brief note on a few, but very few any more. Writing by hand is difficult for me with my tremor. One gal, I wanted to write a long note on, so I wrote it on the computer and added some pictures that she would be interested in in addition to my regular letter. Writing on the computer isn't as personal, but it's what I can do. Like you, I feel it is important to touch base to show that I'm still alive and if it's delivered, that they are too.
I used to do a letter for my mother and then let her husband copy it. I also sent her a list of labels for her friends, so that took the worst burden off her shoulders. The last couple years she didn't want to send any so when she passed away, I sent a letter informing all her out-of-town friends and relatives of her passing. They were really appreciative of it. At least one of my friends from HH died this past year but I had no notification.
Jane, one reason I send cards, too, is that we have moved so many times and lived in so many towns, that we just aren't in touch otherwise but I want to be. You have lived in IA for so long, that's probably not the case for you.
I played with Alexa yesterday, trying out various things. I'm trying to connect her to Pandora now so that I can have her play music in the background when I want it. I've got her programmed to prompt me at 1:00 to do my PT and ride my bike! Lori told me she always says Goodnight to Alexa, so last night when I was heading to bed, I said, "Alexa, Goodnight". She responded, "Nighty, Night. Have a good restful sleep!" It cracked me up. It was like having Bunny answer me.
I may do a load or so of laundry today and try to straighten up my den. It is really in bad shape since I have piled everything close to me so I don't have to get up. Otherwise, it's a free day. Sharon
I've just returned from my usual Saturday morning walk to the library--it takes about 25 minutes to walk over and another 25 to walk back, so I've exercised enough for today. I have about 20 more notes to write in Christmas Cards and then I'm calling it quits. I'm being very brief, just enough to let people know I'm still alive and almost kickin'!
Sharon, I also try to keep up with Navy friends, former neighbors, etc. But each year I hear from fewer of them. I have no idea if they're still living, are ill, or just don't have time to write a short note in a Christmas Card. I'm really late in getting this done this year, so perhaps they'll think I've kicked the bucket, too!
Darlene, it's good to see you here today, too. I hope you do have some of your kids home for Christmas and perhaps you might be able to visit the ones who can't make it. Tim and Kris are bringing Christmas dinner (about noon) to my house and we'll open gifts then. I still need to get something for Tim and I'll probably have to get Kris to pick it up for me.
Jane, I hope the sun is shining and it's nice a warm at South Padre Island. Enjoy the sunshine!
Hi to Every Buddy looking in. I need to get those last few cards finished!
Sue
Sue....my meal sitting on the pickup shelf drives me nuts too, so I agree with Tim. Good he explained to the other waitress who surely told the new one to get her act together.
It’s a cool, wet day here. Ray walked, but I started out and found the wind and cold too much, so came back in. I did get four loads of laundry done.
Weâ€re meeting friends for supper in Port Isabel after church this afternoon.
Jane
Jane
Alpiner...how are you doing? Has radiation started yet or are you still battling with them to get an appt set up?
I'm still waiting for a call but not pushing it because I have the flu . I have a appt. with the dr. who has taken over the day after Christmas .
My husband has taken over housekeeping & cooking . For a few days I wasn't eating much , now I don't get much sleep , too much coughing .
Alpiner.....yikes...sorry about the flu. Do as you’ve been doing....resting and sleeping as you can. I’m sure they wouldn’t start radiation until you’ve recovered from the flu.
Foggy day here on the island and cool. We just got back from a walk and my fleece jacket felt good.
This afternoon is football, knitting, and reading.
Jane
Hi gals! Sorry to have been AWOL. Nothing much going on here. I talked to Margaret Friday night, and she was doing fine. I'll call her again in a little while. I got some extra sleep this morning (til 7:30!), so I didn't go up to breakfast as usual on Sundays. It's not as cold this morning, but grey and drizzling and supposed to be so all day.
It's a good day for y'all to watch football or your sport of choice. Not for me. I've been catching up on recorded programs, and watching some on Netflix. I haven't started on the new season of "The Crown", but discovered the new (and last) season of "Longmire" is available. So I've been watching that. Knitting is happening, too.
alpiner, so sorry about the flu - definitely not fun.
jane, keep that ocean moving, so there'll be some when we get there in July.
Happy Sunday to Sharon, Sue, Darlene, Marilyn, Joy, Ginny Ann, and anybody else I might have missed.
Jane.....my IPad is not charging...can you tell me if it might need new battery...I don't even know where it is..thx Darlene
Never mind..Jane...figured it out...Darlene
Alpiner, so sorry to hear that you have the flu! That's awful anytime, but especially so for you now. Good for your husband taking over.
Mary, it is about 50 and gray here today, but no rain till Mon or Tues. Glad Margaret is doing well.
The Panthers are playing this afternoon, but I won't watch. I'll read about it tomorrow AM. IU won yesterday over #18 Notre Dame, a significant win for them since they aren't ranked and haven't done well this year.
We're back from church & SS. Had a lovely cantata today. I've had lunch and put a load of towels in. We also stopped by Lowes and I picked up a string of lights for my wreath which seems to have died. I also got John a new hammer as a joke gift because his is missing. No idea where it went. He always kept it in his tool kit. I also ordered a couple of things from Macy's which he may or may not like. One never knows with him.
I plan to redo the wreath this afternoon and another load of laundry and then read. Hi to all. Sharon
Olyine picked me up for SS--which we are not having until Pastor Kathy's Advent series about the Nativity is finished. We went down stairs to a packed house of people who wanted to know more of the details of the events that happened then. She is a great teacher as well as Pastor and I learned a good bit I hadn't thought about in many years. During church, we had no actual sermon, instead special music which illustrated many points about the Nativity. It was a lovely service with hymns we know and love as well. The sermon was found in the music.
It was raining when we came out of church, so I won't be walking this afternoon. It's too troublesome to carry an umbrella in one hand and a cane in the other! I have a book started and now that I have had lunch and cleaned the kitchen, I plan to lie down on my bed and read, unless there is a really good college basketball game on.
I hope you've had a good start to your Sunday and will enjoy the afternoon.
Sue
Everyone must be busy today. I went to PT and the PO to mail a return and haven't done much since. The therapist says she will cut me back to once a week soon. Yea! She's very happy with the way I'm walking and the flexibility. She's trying to build strength now which I need to get up and down out of chairs.
John got his training, etc for counting money at the church. He will only have to do it once a month. Then he went shopping. I didn't give him many hints so have no idea what he got.
I have PT again Fri, but other than church on Sunday. Not much planned. I may go with John to do the grocery shopping Thurs. As long as I don't have to get up and down, I think I'll be ok. He just doesn't get a lot of things I specify. I say a medium can and he gets a great big can. Dumb stuff, but irritating..
I hope everyone is well and looking forward to the holidays. It's 61 here today and sunny. Not bad for us, but then it will cool off again. Sharon
I went for my eye Dr. appt this morning here are the results. Vision hasn't changed much at all. However, There is a piece of vitreous gel that is still attached to the macula pulling it upward, that hasn't changed from my visit 6 months ago. So far everything is looking either the same as last time of just a bit better. He had me get a hot pack to put on my eyes 1-2 times a day. The tears are forms as a mixture of oil. and water. The oil is produced by glands on the eyelid. As we age the oil begins to dry up. that is why I need to put the hot packs on. then wipe the eyelashes with a warm clean cloth or some pads he had me get. The cataract has grown some but not enough yet to have it removed. removing the cataract will not change the macular degeneration one way or another.
Sorry to have not written yesterday. Not busy, just slothful.
I'm up about the usual time, but not usually on the computer at this time. An old friend, Missy, spent the night with me, and is still asleep, so I'm keeping quiet in the den. She's sleeping on the new sofa bed in the living room, which is open to the kitchen. I'd wake her if I got the paper or made breakfast/coffee. She lives near Knoxville now, and her mother-in-law lives here at the Terrace. The MIL is dying, and with Hospice. Missy's husband is out of town on business, so she is checking in for a couple of days. I offered to have her stay here last night, and she was glad to have the chance to get away for a few hours.
Our swim group had it's Xmas after-class brunch yesterday - all sorts of good food, and a chance to see each other in "real" clothes and to chat. It's always a fun time. One of the gals super-decorates her lovely home and always has us come there.
I got to play duplicate last night - I didn't think we did too poorly, but we came in last again. Oh, well - it's always good to get out.
Margaret is doing well. She says she drove herself to church yesterday, and hasn't taken any more of the pain or anti-nausea meds. Now she just wants to get the next steps in order (sound familiar???).
Marilyn, glad you got a good report from the eye doctor. I think that's the one of my senses I would most hate to lose - although I'm seeing that deafness is possibly more isolating. Interesting, I heard someone mention recently that others seem to "resent" deafness more than other losses - being impatient at having to repeat things and talk louder. I hadn't thought about it that way before, and will try to be more thoughtful with folks with hearing loss.
Sharon, I can't wait to hear what John wound up getting you. My John and I had decided years ago not to get presents for each other - unless we found something really special. Like you, I'm sure, there's nothing we really need, and we go get things we really want. ;D
Sue, sorry for your rain and missed walking. We're supposed to have rain - more or less - every day this week, accumulating as much as 2". And maybe some rain and/or sleet on Xmas Day.
jane, I hope it's warming up for you down on SPI.
Darlene, glad you got your charging problem figured out. When I had one, charging took a really long time. Someone (I think here on S&F in the computer discussion) told me about really closing all the pages I had open in the background. I didn't even know that happened. But once I figured it out and got them closed, the iPad charged just fine. I don't have the iPad anymore, so I can't remember how I did that to share with you. Next time you have a problem, though, check with that discussion. They're great and very knowledgeable.
Have great Tuesday - All the Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. It's only 7:30 here and I've had breakfast, read the paper, and have a load of laundry in the dryer. I'm expecting the Mollie Maids in about 30 minutes and when I shut down here, I'm going to try to finish the Christmas Cards I need to get mailed. I have a women's basketball game this evening at 6:00 and a Village Friends volunteer I don't know is picking me up for that. I need to find a very large gift bag to use for the towels Tim wanted me to buy for Kris, I don't have one in my box of carefully stored used bags. I usually save the ones that are in good condition--nothing like saving money (or being a cheapskate!).
My Molly Maids are coming this morning, probably in about 30 minutes. I have a couple of things for them in a gift bag, along with a check for each--the checks I write when they clean go to the company which pays them a salary.
Have a nice day, Buddies. It's foggy here this morning and may rain later.
Sue
Morning, Buddies! Warm and a bit foggy here this morning but sun is breaking through now.
Marilyn...I have the oil from my eyelashes leak into my eye which causes what looks like shadows. It scared me to death so got to an eye doc who checked everything and said it was just the oil mixing into my eyes. He also said hot compresses and washing my eyelids with baby shampoo. I don’t do it very faithfully, but do use preservative free restore in my eyes for my dry eyes.
Mary...we don’t exchange gifts either. If one of us wants or needs something, we tend to just buy it. We were in Brownsville yesterday and picked up a few of those items...so Santa came early. ðŸ¤". GREAT news on Margaret!
Sharon...HURRAH on the progress in PT...
Sue...enjoy the game.
I’m picking up the wives of the guys Ray’s golfing with and we’re headed out for lunch about 11:30.
Jane
Hi Gals, Marilyn, so glad you got a good report. I use hot compresses too.
Mary, how nice that you could offer a bed to your friend at this time. Your swim party sounded great. Too bad about the bridge, but a lot of it depends on the competition and the hands. I guess I am old school in wanting to still exchange some gifts, but John is terrible to buy for. He definitely buys things for himself when he wants them even if it is right before a gifting day. We've given up birthday gifts etc, but still hold on to Christmas.
Jane, sounds like you have a nice day planned with the golfer spouses.
Sue, you never did send me the info on the Veterans Wreath project. If you don't send them now, I'll forget by next year. Nice that you can get a ride to the game with the organization.
We've really had a lot of flack here in Charlotte. Jerry Richardson, the owner of the Panthers is being investigated by the NFL for misconduct. He has now given over direction to a woman Anita ? and says that he will put the Panthers up for sale after the season!! Lots in the news about that. The big question is whether they will keep them in the Carolinas. It would be a shame to lose them because they draw a lot of business & residents to the area, etc.
I didn't sleep too well last night so slept in late and am just now ready to go get dressed. TTYL Sharon
We're just back from a walk this morning...beautiful, warm and sunny. We're going to lunch when I finish up here and switch some laundry around, and then on to the grocery store in Port Isabel.
Sharon...the Panthers owner has sure gotten a lot of attention...it must be pretty bad that he's selling the team. It sounded like 4 or more pro football or basketball players were interested in buying it.
Nothing else much new here.
We're being Slugs in the Sunshine! :coolsmiley:
jane
Jane my Eye Dr also told me =to wash my eyelids with baby shampoo. Those moist towelettes I got from the optical lab, have something in them that burns the skin around my eyes. I used one yesterday had to immediately go wash it off with warm water. When I removed the hot compresses everything is blurred I guess from the oil being released, Then I wash the eyes and lashes with the Theratears.
Marilyn....For me, the baby shampoo works, but it’s not a cure. It just relieves the oil that goes into my eyes for a very short time.
Jane and Marlyin....don't think I've had that oil problem with my eyes...yet...Jane..know you r enjoying this warm weather...supposed to change by week end Darlene
Glad you're getting some of that warm weather, jane. After all, that's what you went for.
Sue, sorry you missed your walk, but the rain is welcome.
Sharon, glad your PT has gone so well. A friend here had a knee replacement just before Thanksgiving, did well, and had the other one replaced today. She is already back home!!!! I'm amazed - not only that they'd send her home the same day, but that she would WANT to come home the same day. Oh, well....
Marilyn, I've used only baby shampoo for my hair for years, so it'd work for me. Fortunately, that's not one of
my eye problems. I hope it all works out for you.
Darlene, have a good holiday with your family.
It's warmer here today - up into the 60s, and we have over 2" of rain last night. Just grey and gloomy all day. We're due to get another line of storms overnight tonight. It's not supposed to get cold (into the 40s) until Sunday.
Missy stayed last night, too, and headed back home midday. She will probably have to come back before too much longer. I'm having a key made for her so she can come and go, even if I'm not here. Margaret is coming to get me Friday, and probably bring me back on Tuesday. We're going to go to Kate's (in KY, just south of Evansville, IN) for Xmas dinner. Margaret doesn't seem to be concerned about doing that driving, so I guess it's okay with me. I got my mani/pedi this morning - she put on a nice red, with the second coat of a sparkly red. Then she put a snowflake on one thumbnail and a candy cane on the other. Fun!
Sleep well, Buddies!
It's almost bedtime here and I need to get up early to go for a haircut at 9:00. I tried to get the last of my Christmas notes outside today before the mail man got here, but have a few more I need to write in the morning. Hopefully that'll finish me up and I won't get dropped from a few lists of people I haven't mailed a note to yet.
Sleep well, Buddies. Mary, your nails sound very festive. Enjoy your visits with your family.
Sue
Enjoy your haircut, Sue. I probably should be getting one, but probably won't until I get back from Margaret's. Mine goes from good to :tickedoff: practically overnight.
I've been awake since a little after 4 a.m., so there will probably be a nap in my future today. I certainly slept well up to that point, though. Another cloudy drizzly day, today.
Good morning, Buddies. I'm up early because I had an e-mail from my bank asking me about a possible fraudulent inquiry on my account. I found the e-mail just as I was shutting down for the night. I called Tim this morning and it turned out he was checking on my account and also sent an e-mail to my accountant as I'm getting tax stuff already. However, I didn't sleep well last night as I was worried about it. I'd e-mailed the accountant earlier this week, but hadn't heard back from her yet.
I'm going to get my hair cut at 9:00 and Bonney is picking me up later this morning to go out for lunch and ice cream in Opelika.
Mary, I think a nap is in my plan for this afternoon, too.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Foggy Thursday morning greetings! Ray's off to golf and I hope it doesn't get to 89 degrees, as predicted. A cool down to 70s coming and will be welcomed. I have the balcony door open and can hear the people in the pool.
I should get dressed and get a walk in before coming back to shower and picking up Joan for lunch somewhere.
Sue...glad it was Tim checking your account.
Mary...enjoy time with Margaret and others.
jane
Hi Gals, nothing much going on around here. Just PT and more PT + another UTI!! I had to go to the Dr again yesterday and give a urine sample and get another RX. Seven days of an antibiotic (generic) cost me $43!! While I was out, I dropped by my beauty salon to give a card and bonus to her for Christmas as I wasn't going to go in until next week. I think she is my favorite beautician of all time. She's African American and filled in for my former gal. I was worried she wouldn't be used to doing hair like mine, but she is better than all the rest and very sweet as well.
Mary, I can't imagine your friend having one knee done at TG and the other now and coming straight home!! Is she a lot younger than we are or just in really good shape? I feel like I have done really well with mine, but I'm sure not ready to think about the other one yet, even though I know it needs it. I'm glad Margaret feels up to driving you to KY for Xmas. It's nice that you all live close enough to get together for the holidays. I know what you mean about your hair being fine one day and awful the next. Mine too! Your nails sound great. Mine are in such awful condition, all I put on is a pink strengthener. Not very festive, but needed.
Jane, glad your weather is going to cool to the 70's. That sounds much more pleasant. We actually had one 73 day this past week! High of 57 today. We had rain all day yesterday and probably got around 2" too, but I haven't checked. Enjoy your lunch.
Sue, it sounds like your bank is staying on top of things for you. I would ask Tim to tell you in the future if he checks it. Have a good haircut, lunch and ice cream!
I talked to Lori yesterday after her big weekend with her son and grandson. The first night, they hosted a party of her friends with Jonathan doing most of the cooking. He is really a chef, although he's had no formal training. He served rack of lamb among other things. Everyone was wowed. The rest of the weekend was for little Leyton. He's 5 and a half now, so they made a gingerbread house, cookies, visited Santa and went to the "KrisKringleMarket" there in Chicago. He had a ball. She will be going down to her sister's for Christmas and getting to see little LIam! I'm so jealous!
The grocery war is really on in this area with both Aldi's and Lidl, the new German store added to the mix, so HT, my store had a $20 coupon off of $100 purchase! Anyway, it doesn't start till tomorrow, so our grocery day is put off.
Darlene, hope you have a happy Christmas with your family.
Marilyn, I hope the treatments help your eyes. It's good it isn't too serious. When do you leave for CA.? I hope you have good weather for the drive and a good visit.
For those of you leaving early, have a very Merry Christmas! Sharon
Sharon, my friend is my age (81). She had a second major back surgery a year ago, and bounced right back from that, too. I don't know what it is with her - determination? high pain threshold? But she does keep going. An amazing lady!
We leave for California Saturday returning on Tuesday.
Just checking in before going to bed. Tim was printing copies of my investments at my bank and some other thing I needed for my taxes--Sherrill has asked both of us to start getting things together for her. Bonney and I went to lunch at the Pub and then to the nearby ice cream store and stopped at one of the bank branches on the way home. These 2 in Opelika and Auburn know me and Tim, too. The message came from the large bank in Montgomery--and when I stopped at the branch bank, they had it straight and also cashed a check for me. My printer is out of commission and Tim is collecting the things I need for my accountant (Sherrill).
It's bedtime for me--and tomorrow is lunch time with Tim and shopping at Kroger. I have to pick up a new Epi-pen which Dr. Canfield ordered from Kroger Pharmacy after I saw him last week. If I'm lucky like I have been recently, I won't have to use it and will get him to replace it after my annual physical next year.
Good Night, Buddies.
Sue
Marilyn...have a safe and wonderful trip to see Gilbert and grands.
Sue...good to start on the income tax stuff. It seems a lot of my stuff doesn't arrive until late Feb or early March.
Sharon...you've done so well with your PT!
Mary...your friend is amazing.
We walked for an hour this morning on the beach...and glad we're back in the AC. It's a warm day with a nice breeze. 4 or 5 ladies are out baking by the pool and another 4 or 5 are in the pool.
I imagine a lot of Mexicans will be arriving for Christmas through New Year's. It seems many come then...though the businesses say their businesses are down since many aren't coming.
We need to get to the store in a bit for a pork loin roast Ray wants to cook tomorrow or Sunday.
We talked to neighbors in Iowa and both are down with bad colds/upper respiratory flu thing. Her lungs are still bad from that cruise they took in Sept. and all the smoke from the fires in WA and OR.
She's been on a couple rounds of antibiotics and steroids for asthmatic bronchitis.
jane
Hi Gals, I'm back from PT and waiting for JOhn to get back from bridge to go to the grocery.
Yes, Jane, I think I have done well with PT and healing since it is only 8 weeks since surgery, but I sure can't compare with Mary's friend. She is astounding. I will be doing well if I have my other knee done in a year or two. It sounds like you're enjoying your stay. Hope you find your groceries.
Mary, I guess some people just heal faster than others and your friend must be one. However, I'm happy with my progress now. The first month was awful, but since then so much better. Have a good trip to KY and enjoy your family. Special wishes for good health for Margaret.
Marilyn, have a wonderful trip down to see Gilbert and family. Drive safely. I know you do though.
Hi to Sue, Darlene, Joy, Ginny Ann, Alpiner and whoever else I'm missing. BTW, yesterday was Joy's birthday. I wished her a good one on FB. Sharon
Kris met Tim and me at a sandwich/soup place near my home and Kroger. I had a cup of soup and a salad and they each had a loaded baked potato--which was huge! Kris went back to work and Tim and I shopped at Kroger. I got the usual groceries, plus wine and champagne for Christmas/New Year's Eve, plus candy for stockings, but I forgot the nuts, so hope I can get Olyne to stop there on the way home from church on Sunday. She may have her grandson's family coming in on Christmas Eve.
I've set the table for Christmas dinner with my Christmas China. My tree is up and looking good and stockings are hung, but empty. Mrs. Santa (me) will put a few goodies in them on Sunday evening. So not much else to do now. I'm hoping the weather is nice tomorrow morning so that I can walk to the library. They will only be open until noon tomorrow.
Sharon, thanks for the update on Joy.
Joy, if you're looking in, Happy, Happy birthday!
Jane, Tim has talked to my accountant and we are watching my mail for anything I need to save for her, so I have a head start on that.
Mary, I can't remember when you are planning to leave, but hope you have a lovely family Christmas with your girls and their families.
Marilyn, have a safe trip and let us know when you return.
Hi to Alpiner, GinnyAnn, and anyone else looking in.
Sue
I'm much better after the 2nd bout with the flu . I see the dr. the day after Christmas & will be having a bone density x ray soon , I'm waiting for a call .
Hubby took great care of me & is happy I have resumed my regular activities . I cooked dinner last night & hubby said it was the best meal he has had in 2 weeks .
Glad you're better, alpiner - you've been missed. I love that Hubby is appreciative of your cooking. :thumbup:
I'm at Margaret's. She picked me up about noon, so we beat most of the rain getting here. She's feeling good - no pain, just the expected irritation at the underarm site of the node biopsy. The pathology report showed clear margins around the tumor and negative nodes. She sees the surgeon again on 2 Jan and the radiologist on 8 Jan. They hadn't set up the appointment with the medical oncologist yet. She's hoping the surgeon will release her to go back to work on 3 Jan.
Happy Holidays, Buddies!
Hurrah for Margaret!
Alpiner...it sounds as if you’re doing well, too.
Jane
That's good news about Margaret, Mary. Thanks for sharing and I hope things continue to go well for her. Keep us posted.
Alpiner, I'm glad you're feeling better, too. Any news on when you'll be having the bone density x-ray and the further tests about the breast exam?
Hi Jane, you are here later than usual, too. I'm having a glass of wine and then am off to bed to read a while.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
No news . I'm suppose to get a call about the bone density x ray , doubt I will get a call until next week . I see the dr. the day after Christmas so she will probably have some answers .
Alpiner....have you had the bone density test before? It’s easy.
Windy morning here...and cold front has come in....58 this morninf.
Jane
Good morning, Alpiner and Jane. My neighbor, Sandra, picked me up a little after 9:00 to take me to Kroger so I could get some nuts (a variety) to package up for Tim which I will put in a bag along with a check for Christmas. He's the last one I needed to shop for. I have to wrap his and Kris's gifts today and I will be finished. I've mailed checks to Bill's family and Jon's family and they've all received them. And packages have arrived from Bill's and Jon's families, so I'm all set. I've also set my dining room table with Christmas China and have Christmas Cookies and ice cream for dessert. Tim and Kris are bringing dinner over here.
I'm planning to read and watch football and basketball games today. It is a bit dreary here and might rain, so I am going out shortly to walk around the block and call that my exercise for today. Sandra told me she and Rob are going to the beach tomorrow for about 5 days and the young couple on the other side are moving things today to the new house they bought recently. Their house has been sold. I'm hoping the lady I talked to when she was looking at the house bought it. She seemed very nice.
I need to get outside and walk before the rain sets in. Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Hope you have a good walk, Sue - and nice new neighbors.
jane, I hope you're not too warm down there by the beach.
It's supposed to get much colder here tomorrow and Monday, but just rain today. I think the worst of the storm line missed here (lots of flash-flood warnings in the area), but it is grey and rainy. We're having our Christmas today. Matt and Claire will be here in a couple of hours (coming from the Atlanta area). Jesse worked last night, so he's asleep. Margaret is busy in the kitchen, and Tennessee basketball is on. I'm contributing by staying out of the way. :smitten:
Happy Saturday to all the Buddies!
Hi Gals, I slept in today and haven't done much other than read my SS lesson which we won't actually have Sunday. We are having a 10:00 service in the morning and the Christmas Eve services at 4:00 & 6:00. We will go to the 4:00 and then out to eat.
John's last gift finally came this morning, so I will have to wrap his gifts today. I've taken a tramadol and then will go take my walk and do PT. Bunny is really enjoying her walkies, no matter how brief.
Mary, that is great about Margaret. I hope she gets by with just radiation. I had to laugh at your contribution. That sounds perfect! Have a wonderful day with everyone.
Alpiner, I'm glad you're feeling better. I had to laugh at your husband's comments, because mine made similar ones when I started cooking again or at least helping him.
Sue, it sounds like you are all ready for Christmas and can relax now! Neat that Tim & Kris are bringing dinner to your house.
Sharon
You all seem to be pretty busy Getting ready for Christmas. Hope none of you have to travel Far. As all mine are over 1100 miles away I am happy to be staying home as they are now saying that we are going to have really cold weather and about 4 inch snow. Would not have been able to travel anyway. Finely have been out a few times and feeling less tires.
They did finely decide that I had asthmatic bronchitis. So still using the inhaler and sleeping in the small bedroom with the warm air machine going. They say it takes time. So much flu around here. about 5 schools were closed last week and a couple nursing homes got something going around.
Jane. Yes I heard that it is getting warm in Texas now. Weather is so crazy there also . Houston was in the 36 deg at night last week. Now 89 during the day. Still would not want to move there. You enjoy it.
Every one stay well. I have lots of food in. Good books, Lots of movies on DVD and will do as they say. Lots of rest. Cant wait until 2018. 2017 not the best of years.
Hi Jeanne, wondered where you'd been. Sorry you've been sick. Glad you're on the mend.
It was 68 here this morning, and near 40 now. Good time with family, and then opening some gifts.
Special times!
Good morning from Texas....wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and an awesome healthy 2018....Darlene
It's damp and chilly here this morning. I need to call Bonney to see if she can pick me up for this morning's church service. Olyne's son from Texas is here and they are staying home. Otherwise, I'll watch the Presbyterian Church in Columbus's TV service at 10:00 a.m. here.
I've had a sad message in this morning's obituaries. Charlie's aunt, who is a dear friend, has died--she was 91. A funeral will be held at the Methodist Church in Opelika on Wednesday and I would like to go, but none of my friends here in Auburn knew her and I probably will have to stay home. I'll have to e-mail Charlie this morning--although I think he probably already knows. I doubt he will come for the funeral, though, as he didn't show up for the other aunt who lived in Montgomery several years ago.
I hope all is well with all Buddies today. Enjoy the festivities and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas.
Sue
Darlene, glad to hear that all is well in Texas.
Sue, sorry to hear about Charlie's aunt's death. Sorry you won't get to attend the funeral. It's been a tough month at The Terrace - four deaths that I know of (including my next door neighbor and my friend's mother-in-law).
Sounds like you and John have things well in hand, Sharon.
Marilyn, are you on your way to CA? Hope it's a good visit.
jane, I hope you have some nice weather, too - and not TOO hot.
It's in the 40s here this morning, and still grey. It's quiet, too. Jesse is sleeping (he got home from work about 9 am. Matt & Claire and their dogs are sleeping in. Margaret has dressed and gone to church. It's just me in the quiet with the cat and dog. Obviously, it's a very animal-oriented household.
Merry Christmas Eve, Buddies!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, BUDDIES!
It’s a foggy, wet Christmas here. We’re meeting friends later at a restaurant for dinner.
Merry Christmas, Buddies! It's pretty chilly here, but I'm going to bundle up and at least walk around the several blocks of my neighborhood. I'm expecting Tim and Kris about 10:30 and I need to have the oven turned on as they are bringing Christmas dinner and need the oven ready. It's about 8:45 here, so I have time to get out and back before doing the last minute chores.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas with family and friends.
Love and hugs,
Sue
It sounds like everyone is with the people they love and having a nice Christmas. Indiana even had a white Christmas. Though not much.
It's in the 40's here and slightly overcast. Don't know if I will take a walk this afternoon or not. We're having dinner about 3:00, a half leg of lamb, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, & pecan pie (bought). It's pretty quiet here too.
We went to candlelight Christmas Eve service at 4:00 last night and then to a small Italian restaurant for dinner after.
We didn't have any deli turkey in the house, so I put pieces of cheese in Bunny's gift! I wrap up the same Christmas bear every year in tissue paper and secrete pieces of goodies in it. Then I put it under the tree. She really rips into it and gets every bite! She starts sniffing under the tree as soon as we put it up! She's a little gut bucket and will remember and do anything for a treat. Usually she only gets kibble, but at Christmas, I give her a real treat.
I hope everyone continues to have a nice day. Merry Christmas once again. Sharon
MERRY CHRISTMAS, BUDDIES!!
We left Margaret's about 7 this morning, ate at Waffle House before getting on I-24. Then we drove to Nashville to pick up Jean and her friend, Kay. We headed to Kate's in western Kentucky, getting there about 11. Lots of good visiting. It had been a while since I'd been to Kate's, so it was good for all of us. We had a nice dinner of lasagna, artichoke-heart casserole, home-made French bread, and even some mincemeat pie tarts for desert. We got back to Margaret's about 7 this evening. It's never been more than about mid30s, but we did at least get to see some good sunshine - first in about 5 days. It made for a nice Christmas present.
I hope the rest of the Holiday Season is good for all the Buddies!
Glad you had a good Christmas Day with your girls, Mary, and sunshine to boot!
I hope everyone else had a good day too with family or friends and that Marilyn and Mary will have a safe drive home.
For some unknown reason, I had a bout of diarrhea & nausea at bedtime last night. Didn't sleep soundly till after 2:00, so not feeling that great today. I don't have any problems at the moment other than fatigue & general yuck, but I cancelled my PT for today. I go in Thurs anyway.
We talked to all the kids yesterday which is always good. Jonathan called on Friday. No other news here except cold and sunny. Sharon
Not much news here, Buddies. We had a nice day yesterday, Tim fixed our dinner here--roast pork, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and chocolate cake for dessert. We exchanged gifts while the food was cooking, drank mimosas while waiting, and had a good visit. We took a walk in my neighborhood as it was nice and sunny, although cool. When they went home, I finished cleaning the kitchen and spent the afternoon reading.
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas with family and friends.
Sue
We had a nice Christmas as well...dinner with friends and then phone calls and text messages from family in Montana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. It was -9 in northern WI.
I’m back from run to grocery and WalMart and have things put away. I’ll rest for a bit and then pick up Terri at 11:30for lunch somewhere. Her husband and Ray are golfing today.
I hope Mailyn had an easy drive to CA and back.
Sharon....for me that means something I ate went down ok, but digestive track didn’t like it...at all!
Jane
I got up this morning to 6 deg. Say not going to get up above 13 deg and below 23 for most of the week. Feeling much better now and need to go out to the store but my car is buried in the snow. Going to risk and dress warm and clean the car off.
My Christmas was quiet. Lots of talking on phone to family. Sure glad I am not traveling any.
Lets all look forward to 2018. 2017 was not to great. It ended with a phone call to say that the DIL of a friend who was expecting her baby on 12 /24/17. lost it. Was still born little boy. Was to be her first Grandchild. Such sadness happens .
Never been out to clean off my car. Weather man just saying it 2deg above zero going down to 11 below. We are the coldest in the State. Even lower than Chicago. Only 12 deg tomorrow. Just hope all furnaces keep running. Mine has not stopped running for 2 days. Now I wish I still had a Electric Blanket. Just came on us so sudden after being in the 50s in Nov. and half Dec.
I saw my current breast cancer dr. today , she wanted to check on how I was doing on a medication I take once a day ( I have forgotten its name) . No problem with it , Next appt. with her in March . I have the bone density x ray on January 5 .
The cold and snow in the midwest is here as cool and a bit of rain.
Only thing planned here is to do some housekeeping here and get a pedicure at 1:00 before the salons are packed for the New Year.
Jane
I ate lightly yesterrday and didn't have any more problems other than being tired.
I have PT and am getting my hair cut tomorrow + probablly the grocery unless John volunteers to do it by himself. It's to be a high of 43 here today, got down to 29 last night. Pretty chilly for us, although we usually have a week or 2 of this in January. Just early this year.
Jane, good idea on the pedi. Same for me with the haircut.
Mary, are you home yet?
I'm in a "do nothing" mood, although I have put in a load of laundry. Need to go take a walk and do PT but don't want to do that either, but will.
Alpiner, good you saw your onc. I took Femara, but there are several meds you can take.
I hope you all are having a good day today and not feeling the post holiday letdown like me. Sharon
I slept until almost 8:00 this morning--I'm usually up about 7:00, but read a bit later than usual and made it up with an extra snooze.
It's damp and chilly here this morning. After breakfast and doing a load of wash, I walked in my neighborhood and the air was brisk. I haven't checked the weather channel this morning, but I'm expecting some rain, maybe sleet soon as it is dark and cloudy now. I'd really like to see a bit of sunshine today!
I have a load of wash in the dryer and might do another later, although it can wait until tomorrow as I'm not going out anywhere. I'm afraid my life is pretty boring these days. Tim and I will have lunch on Friday and go to Kroger afterward, so I'll make my grocery list today--the ads are delivered in our paper on Wednesdays.
Jeanne, I know that snow is pretty, but what a pain it is to live alone and have to shovel. I well remember those days we lived in Maine and Bob would be deployed to Spain or Sicily where the planes could fly every day--and the boys and I had to shovel the porches, driveway, etc. if we wanted to get out of the house! Not my cup of tea!
Alpiner, I'm glad the medicine is going well--and nice that your breast doctor checked on you. Good luck with the bone density x-ray.
Jane, I guess a bit of cool weather, but no snow to shovel is pretty welcome. I hope you get some sunshine soon.
Sharon, your post arrived just as I was getting ready to sign off. I'm sorry you're tired, but expect it has to do with your meds and probably too much activity. It's hard not to do things when you need to slow down. Enjoy your haircut and I do hope John volunteers to do the grocery shopping. Stay inside and stay warm!
Enjoy the rest of your day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane. Good you are not here at home. So cold. Last night C/U went down to 7 below z and only going up to 13 deg. My car still covered. Bet for sure it will not start even though a new battery in it.
Daughter in Houston says it is only 40s there. Hope where you are is warmer. I just have to put a heavy jacket on and get out there. Not pickup up the mail in 4 days. If I am the Million dollar winner I will be out of here in a flash.
I am not taking any meds anymore but still having the warm air humidifier running at night. Really sleeping well. Almost 10 hours nightly.
Who has big plans for New Years Eve. So far not heard of anyone doing anything. Even the younger ones in the family are not party goers anymore. I never was on for doing it big. One drink and that takes care of me. Puts me to sleep fast.
Hospitals are full around here. Amazed this morning to read the paper and showing 31 people in the Obits in last 2 days. Some quite young but lot over 80s. I think that Pneumonia. seems to still be the one to take them. As bad as I felt for about 10 days I can see how the let go.
I hope that we in this forum get to feeling much better in 20018. Sue gets back to driving. Sharon gets all her problems taken care of and anyone else who is not feeling there best.
I am home now. Margaret brought me home yesterday. The holiday was great and it's always fun to get together the family. But, as always, it's good to sleep in your own bed. Our trip through Nashville to Kate's in Kentucky was great. I hadn't been to Kate's in quite a while, and don't get to see her enough in any case. So that made it special. I do miss Margaret's big tabby cat sleeping on me, but not enough to want to get a cat of my own. Another thing that makes going to Margaret's a good thing is that I save up my laundry and do it there. I don't have to pack clean clothes, and don't have to cart my laundry on an elevator to do it here. (I'm happy with such small things!)
Jeanne, sorry you're the one in all the snow - and getting over being sick as well. I guess Ginny Ann is snowed in, too. The midWest has really been hit hard this past week. It's been really dark, rainy, cold, and gloomy here for about a week. We did finally see some sunshine on Christmas Day and yesterday, and it was much appreciated.
Margaret has heard from her surgeon - the tumor was less than 1 cm in size, all the margins were clear, and the nodes were clear. She sees the surgeon again on 2 January, and the radiology oncologist on the 8th. She doesn't have an appt yet with the medical oncologist. She's thinking there might be a chance that she won't have to do radiation or chemo, just some long-term medication, but she won't know that for sure until after she sees the various oncologists. But things do look pretty good at this point - regardless of the followup treatments.
I got Christmas wishes from the South Carolina bunch (SC and Maryland) that we didn't see this year. We did get some pictures of Alison's foster boys - they're really cute - 11 and 9 year old brothers. Sue and Randy are hoping to get up there this weekend - weather permitting.
jane, my Iowa-born friends from here are heading to the Valley on the 5th. They stay at that big RV park in Donna, and will be visiting some with her sister at the retirement place in Weslaco. Wish y'all could meet up sometime.
Sharon, glad you're feeling some better. Those intestinal upsets aren't much fun.
Hi to Sue, Darlene, Marilyn, and anybody else I failed to mention. Hope we're all headed into a good 2018.
Hi every Buddy, We left the 23rd for California, The drive down was so nice, overcast no rain. The motel we stayed in gave us a room with 2 beds so Freckles had her very own bed. Gilbert and Sonja came to the motel to hang out with us until it was time for our reservation at the place we were to eat. We went to the Teppanyaki table where the Japanese cook prepared our meal right in front of us. Freckles went there too. The cook tosses broccoli at the customers who are to catch it in their mouths. He missed mine 3 times and I caught one with my hand.
On Sunday the 24th, Keith and I went to services at my old church in McKinleyville. Late that afternoon we all went to Savannah's house, Gilbert cooked pizza and we took over two bottles of champagne. We opened gifts there. Went back to the motel about 8 and went to bed.
Christmas day, we went to Sonja's mother's house about 10 am and was there all day until about 7:30, more presents there. We had Prime Rib roast and all the goodies to go with it. I took cheesecake bars, 2 loaves of San Francisco Sour Dough bread, and a veggie plate. Jeannie (Sonja's mother), gave Freckles a new raincoat for Christmas, She makes them and sells them at craft fairs along with a lot of fleece vests, jackets, and pajama bottoms, kitty and dog beds etc. She sews at work and comes home and sews more. She sells a lot on eBay too.
Freckles and I had a visit at the cancer center today and we also stopped by to see my hospice patient.
Good Evening, Buddies. It's past my bedtime, but I've been watching Hallmark movies and need to get my jammies on and head to bed soon.
Jeanne, thanks for the wishes about getting back to driving. I'm keeping my fingers crossed as it's really big on my wish list. I'm still wearing a heavy brace on my right leg and that's a no no for driving myself!
Mary, your Christmas trip sounds great--so much fun to see your family (although not all could be there). The news from Margaret sounds great--and I'm hoping for wonderful results. I know you'll be glad when she has the procedure and you have positive news.
Marilyn, it sounds like you had a nice visit with Gilbert, Sonja, Savannah, and other family members and old friends. I'm glad you had nice weather and returned home safely.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Marilyn....glad you had a safe trip down and back and a nice visit with Savannah, Gilbert and the new people in his life.
Sue...it's so great you have the Village group, your friends and Tim to help you get where you need to be.
It's cold at windy and wet here. We've been reading and I want to start a project I brought with me to organize...notebook of passwords and websites, etc. It's gotten out of hand, so time to reorganize and downsize it.
Only thing today is lunch with friends and then football. Iowa shocked us last night by actually winning their bowl game :coolsmiley:
jane
Hello, Buddies. I've just come inside from a chilly walk and then chat with my new mailman. A few returned Christmas cards from people who may have moved or possibly died (which I hope not!). One was a best friend of ours from college. His first wife died unexpectedly about 8 years ago and he remarried a few years later. They were living in a retirement community in Florida and he met this new gal at the golf course there. Our kids grew up with annual visits from them as they liked to travel in their RV during the summers. They had 4 sons and we had 3 -- all about the same ages.
I have a women's basketball game this evening at 6:00. My ride will pick me up about 5:15 so we can watch the pre-game practice. The volunteer who is picking me up doesn't have season tickets, so I'm sort of expecting she will want to go take me fairly often. As one of my Christmas gifts Tim gave me a card with a promise to go to 2 games with me--but he won't want to go to any Saturday or Sunday games. Our women's team plays on lots of Sunday afternoons and usually on Thursday evenings at 6:00. Occasionally a double header with the men's team, but I hate those because people with men's season tickets try to sit in my "most excellent" seats! If I go to one of those I have to give up my seats when the men start their warm ups. And another thing that bugs me is that every seat in the house is sold out for the men's games!
Congratulations, Jane, on the Iowa win!
Have a good day, Buddies--and I hope your weather is nice. It's sunny here, but cooler than I like. I had to put on several layers to take my morning walk.
Sue
Hi Gals, I'm back from my haircut and PT, both in the same strip nearby. John has gone to donate blood platelets to the Red Cross and won't be back till 3:30 or 4:00, so we will do the grocery shopping then. My cleaning gal was here this AM also. Busy day for me.
Mary, I'm so glad Margaret had such a good report. Maybe she will get by with just an oral tablet. It sounds like you had a lovely Christmas and enjoyed your girls.
Sue, it sounds like you had a good Christmas with Tim & Kris and can now look forward to lots of ladies' BB. Creative idea of Tim's for your gift. Nice that the volunteer likes to go too.
Marilyn, I'm glad you're back safely. It sounds like you ate well! I like the Japanese Tapenaki food & fun too. I know you were so glad to be with your family & even got to go to your former church. Now you're back to work with therapy visits! Do you ever slow down, girl?
Jeanne, I'm sorry you've had such cold weather and snow. Have you ever thought about getting a cover for your car to put on when snow is predicted? Do try to stay in until things warm up. Hire a teen to clean your car!!
We have really cold weather for us. Low 40's for a high, below freezing at night. Brrrr. We probably have another week of it coming.
Jane, I've had to do that too with the passwords, etc. Sorry you're having cold wet weather. YOu didn't go down there for that, but at least you don't have to shovel it. Have a nice lunch.
Hi to Darlene, Ginny, Joy, Alpiner and anyone else I've missed. Sharon
After getting the car all cleaned off yesterday they are now saying snow again tonight. I have been in the house all day thinking I should go out and cover it. To late now. I have to go out tomorrow cold or not. Saying it will go to 9 above. When wrapped up good it really doesn't feel to bad. I did hear that lots of people going into Emergency dept. with Frost bite. Glad that the children still not in School until next week. Going to be awful for them getting the school bus by me at 7am .
Jane. I have started that job of trying to get all my computer info in order. Gotten so bad now that I have to go back to looking up all the PW and things. I am just going to start using just one. Over the years I have used different one for different things. Funny how long ID No. will stay in my head. My library card is 20 numbers and can remember fine. Few other things. Even my Id I have in UK. But can't remember a short number. Still can't remember my Mobile phone number. O.K on home as had it for 45 year.
I want to start a project with just one notebook of passwords and websites, etc. I have different list book on IPad. Desktop. Tablets. All messed up. Now the Hospital and Clinic want us using the computer for everything. Bank getting the same. Given up set up for the computer
My day today kept me nice and warm.
Still only 5 deg here all day. Not going out. So cooking away. Trying a couple more things in the Air Fryer . I baked some biscuits. and make 6 Sausage Biscuits for the freezer. Did good but now know to use 350 and not the 400 deg it says. Have to watch as only takes a few min. Also made 4 pints of Chili for the freezer. I have some chicken breast cut up and in fridge. Will fix it soon as a start to Sweet and Sour chicken. My pans for it are suppose to come here tomorrow. Indoor freezer in good shape again now. Thing is I alway say this time of year that I would like to lose about 10 lbs. Doubt I do it. I put that on years ago and no matter what I do I can't lose a oz. To cold to walk out so try to go into the big stores and walk there. To cold to get there now.
Sherry, I have no idea how to even begin to slow down. I am going to take a friends dog on a visit to the cancer center, but first I have to be evaluated with the dog on 1 visit. I am trying to set that up for the 12th. She has two dogs one has severe separation anxiety and isn't a therapy do yet. Her Staffordshire Terrier hasn't been visiting for 56 months, first, he was recovering from surgery, then she got the other dog and he can't be left alone. So I am going to get her dog back to doing the visits in the weeks that Freckles is not doing visits.
Good news on m,y progress with Keith. I am now on his bank accounts at both banks not as a signer but as a joint account holder. Now to get the POA done.
My sister Anne called this morning to chat--and although I was dressed and ready for Tim already, she kept me on the phone for an hour. I'm always glad to talk that long with her, but I wanted to get a few things finished before he arrived. As it turns out he was a bit later than I expected him, so it was OK. Actually when Anne call, she talks and I say "oh, I see, or oh, my goodness" and that seems to satisfy her. I had an hour + phone call with youngest sister Linda earlier in the week. It reminds me of when we were teens and Grandma and her sister Grace talked every day for at least an hour and a half--and it was a pain in the summer when we were home. Anne and I were always expecting phone calls from guys.
I received Amazon gift cards from Bill/Dawn and Tim/Kris, so Tim went on line and registered them for me, so I'll be able to buy my book club selections (hopefully used) with them and have some money left in my account for anything new I want to buy. He also arranged to return the towels I'd ordered for Kris's bathroom and which she'd changed her mind about the color.
It's sunny here today, but cool. I'll probably go out for a walk later, but right now I'm going to lie down with a Susan Elizabeth Phillips novel I'd like to finish today. I need to call the library to see if they'll be open tomorrow. I like to walk over there on Saturday mornings to get new books to read during the week.
Marilyn, hurray for the progress on the joint account with Keith. That way you can keep track of what he's doing and also keep his sons informed. Way to Go, Girl!
Jeanne, you must have a large freezer. Your cooking projects sound yummy and I know I'd like to be as ambitious about putting things like that in my freezer. Be careful when you go outside to clean off your car. Falls are tough on us these days!
Sharon, I've just had a call from my cleaning service and my Molly Maids are going to be here somewhat later than usual on Tuesday. I told her I have a dental appointment at noon, so I may have to leave the door unlocked and they'll lock up when they leave. They are probably cleaning their Monday appointments before they get here. I hope you're pleased with your haircut, but I'm sure you'll be glad that's one more thing out of the way for a while.
Jane, good luck with the password changes. I always have a hard time thinking up something different and sufficiently unusual enough. We're having bright sunny weather here today, but chilly, maybe low 60's now.
I have a fairly new Susan Elizabeth Phillips paperback almost finished, so I'm planning to lie down with that shortly and finish, then I'll have to look for something else. I'm going to call the library before I start reading to see if they are open tomorrow morning. I'd like to walk over there and get something new to read.
Have a great day, Buddies--and hello to all those looking in.
Sue
Kept putting off shower and getting dressed this morning but finely did. then looked out the window. What a mess. Couldn't see across the street for the snow blizzard. They said it would be later tonight. Car already covered again. Wanted to go over to Comcast to pay my bill and check on the Credit suppose to be coming in Jan. .This month is due 12/31 so just went on line and paid it. Will argue with them later.
I do have a freezer in my out building but the one in my kitchen is good size. All I did yesterday fits in fine. I flatten the freezer bags and just stack them up.
Should do the wood floors but think I will just read, watch TV and leave things for another day. Sure will not get any walking in. Still 14 deg and will not go any higher.
Marilyn...good news on the progress on the financial scene...very important. Now to get him to an attorney to do a POA or get forms from your doctor's office for the POA for medical.
Sue...sounds as if you're doing well. We got Amazon gift cards, too, which I appreciate. I buy a lot of ebooks for my Ipad. I don't need any "stuff" ...gift cards are great. We did get a very nice box of cheeses from my nieces and nephew. It's local cheeses from my area of Ohio, so they know I love that. We'll enjoy that during our stay here.
Sharon....are you happy with your haircut. My hair is so straight that if it isn't cut right, it's a disaster. So far, it's good and I can control it.
Jeanne...wow...you're a cooking wizard...getting stuff into the freezer is great...esp. when it's so cold and then, if you do catch a cold or that awful flu that's going around, you're ready with stuff that's easy to fix for supper.
We made a trip to Brownsville today...grocery and WalMart were very busy, of course.
jane
Hi Gals, I guess it is cold everywhere. It was in the low 20's last night but supposed to be in the 40's today and tomorrow, then down again! I have been frozen for the past few weeks. I really think my thyroid is messed up. I went in for a lab test today and will see the dr. next Fri. I also see the ortho PA on Thurs in addition to my PT sessions! Don't you love getting old when getting out is mostly medically related!! Bah humbug!!
Sue your gifts from the boys were thoughtful considering how much you read. Nice that Tim took care of things online for you.
Jeanne, I don't know if I would do that much cooking just for myself or not. Maybe so. I'm sure it is much healthier for you than anything you would buy pre-prepared. Sorry your car is covered in snow again!
Marilyn, how nice of you to take the other therapy dog for your friend. Super news on the checking account, but if you are on the account, why can't you write checks?
Mary, hope things are okay with you.
Jane, she cut my hair pretty short this time, but it grows fast and I'm not going anywhere important. My hair is very coarse since chemo with lots of random curl. Some straight mixed in. I still have to use a curling iron to style it. Our daughter sent us a selection of cheeses too, but from Oregon. They had liked them out there and also knew what we liked, so we are enjoying them. Probably some tomorrow night while we watch the ball drop.
Is everyone going out partying and dancing tomorrow night? ;D We'll be home in front of the fire! Sharon
I do write the checks.
Hi everyone...enjoyed Christmas with 3 of my 4 children....was very nice...I to received several gift cards ....which is always good ...Hadn't walked much this week due to company...they all left today..so did walk a mile...getting ready for another cold bast Sunday...but I'm not going anywhere...so will be warm by the fire and watch TV....Happy New Year to everybuddy....Darlene
Wonderful Christmas present, Marilyn! Now for the POA and medical POA. I know you're glad to be getting back to your visitations. What's the weather doing out on your coast?
Sharon, hooray for the haircut. I need one, and just haven't gotten to it. I don't even want to get out for just that in this weather. They're talking about having 48+ hours below freezing next week - most unusual for us.
Sue, I hope you get out to the library tomorrow. I love that your boys know to give you books for Xmas. It's hard to buy for us old gals, since we usually don't want more "things".
jane, even you're going to be getting some cooler temps, aren't you. At least it's not what you'd be getting in Iowa.
Jeanne, when you cook, you REALLY cook. Best to stay inside and not try to get to your car. Getting a teenager to clean off your car is definitely a good idea.
Darlene, is it cold in your part of Texas? Enjoy having your fire!
Ginny Ann, I'll bet you've got a lot of snow.
I went to swimming and coffee this morning. But I'll probably stay in until swimming next Wednesday. No reason to go anywhere (unless I get a bad case of cabin fever). Maybe I'll get a lot of knitting done.
Stay warm, Buddies - and Happy 2018!
Have you had a bone density x ray ? Is the entire body x rayed ? How long does it take ?
Yes, Alpiner, I’ve had several. It’s non-invasive and I don’t recall it taking much time. There’s no pain involved, of course, and is, I think, probably the easiest of all medical tests.
Here’s some info from Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-density-test/about/pac-20385273
Jane
alpiner, I get a bone density scan about every other year at my rheumatologist's office. Only prep is to stop calcium a few days before and to wear sweats (or some clothes without metal). Takes about 10 minutes as I remember. Definitely a "no-sweat" type of thing.
It was below freezing all night but supposed to get up to 50 today. After today, the highs will only be in the 30's for the next week and below freezing every night. Not normal for here either. With my thyroid problem, I just freeze!
I've dressed, made the bed, had breakfast, sorted clothes and then cleaned my cpap tube and head gear. I've been very bad about that lately so I told Alexa to remind me this morning. Anyway, with that all done, my back has tuned up, so I just took a tramadol. I need to walk today and do Pt. Also, I'd like to get started undecorating if John is agreeable. I can't do it without him. If not today, we'll do it tomorrow. That is our usual day, but with church in the morning, it will be afternoon before we get to it.
Darlene, I'm glad you had a good Christmas with your kids and that they gave you gift cards so you could choose what you want.
Mary, I can't believe you went swimming today as cold as it was. As to getting my hair cut, I probably wouldn't have gone out either except that the beauty shop and the PT place are in the same strip mall and I had to go to PT.
Marilyn, I'm glad you can write checks too. I thought you said you couldn't.
Stay warm everyone. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've just returned from my weekly walk over to the library. I have 5 new books from favorite authors to read this new week coming up. I've about 100 pages of a Susan Elizabeth Phillips novel that I've read several times and will finish today. The library was closed last Saturday, so I had to reread some of my oldie goldies.
My plans for the rest of the day include watching ball games and reading. I'll probably do a load of wash, too. My goodness, I really have an exciting life these days!
I hope everyone has good weather today. It's chilly here, down in the low 40's, but sunny, so will warm up later according to the weather guy.
Sue
Sharon, the water in the pool and the temperature in the building stays the same - regardless of the outside temp. So, just being cold doesn't give me much of an excuse. ::) Although that might be different next Wednesday morning when it's supposed to be in the teens here. Even though I don't have to be actually outside much, it's still very cold. We'll see what happens. :thumbup:
Well, I need to get dressed and out there to clean of my car again. Got about another 3 inch. Last night. Hope it is like last year. We got snow like this one time and then never did snow again. Still down in the 11 deg. though which will last all next week it seems.
So many wreck around here. I live by the interstate so hear the Police going by all the time. Have had about 8 killed last 2 days up on Int. 74. People still drive like crazy. Specially the ones in their truck.
I use to get the Bone Test done at the same time as my Mamo. Yearly. Sort of quit it 2 years ago. May not do the mamo yearly anymore. Bone not that bad but have not seemed to change in last 7 years. Not much can be done about it anyway. I have stopped drinking almost 2 gal week of milk now. Maybe it will change a little. Milk was the Mucus problem.
Mary. Is the swimming pool in where you live?
It's in the mid 50s here and the outdoor heated pool is crowded as is the hot tub. I know it's warm in the water...but, gads, they have to get out sometime!
Ray and I did out walk this morning and I wore capris, sandals and a heavy cotton cardigan. It was comfortable and good to get out and walk. We haven't walked with the winds and rain.
Laundry is also underway and then Ray'll help me remake the king size bed. It's so much easier with two people.
Football and my redoing the password book is on the agenda for this afternoon.
jane
A beautiful sunny day here on the Oregon Coast. Yesterday was sort of overcast but I did get in 3 walks with Freckles. I posted a cute picture of Freckles on Facebook of her on her very own bed at the Moted sound asleep.
Keith seems to be doing well, I think the Aricept is finally taking effect on him. He goes back to the dr. on Thursday. I got a letter from my insurance stating that she had left the clinic on Nov. 30, I called the clinic and she is still there and they had not heard anything about her leaving. So I will ask her when we go on Thursday.
I have been writing and signing the checks for just over a month now. Yesterday he put me on the savings account. Now, I need to have him find out if he has a beneficiary on the stock account IRA, I have talked to them when he got a small payout of the interest this year, but he had to be right there to answer the questions and give the OK to send him a check.
Jeanne, no pool here, unfortunately - and no place to put one if they did want to do that. I go to the YMCA. It's about a 15-minute drive (was much closer to the house, but...), but it's still exercise and I enjoy that and the people in the group. So I keep going.
jane, glad you're able to get out and walk.
Sue, sounds like you're set for reading for the holiday.
Marilyn, glad Keith is responding to the meds.
Yes, Marilyn, it is wonderful that Keith is responding to the meds. Not all do. You are so wise to look into all the financial holdings now while he can give permission. Now if you can just get the POA and HPOA, you ccan relax and know you're able to control things for both of you. Freckles looked so cute in the bed.
I've been out and taken my walk and John is out taking his now, so I doubt we will get any undecorating done. I just realized that Monday is NYD which is when we usually put everything away, so guess I can relax. I do still have my other PT exercises to do, but my back/hips were hurting so much when I got home that I wasn't up to doing them then. Later.
Mary, I know the water, etc is warm, it's just getting dried off afterwards abd bundled up to go out in the cold.
Sue, did you see where Sue Grafton, the author of the alphabet mystery series died yesterday? Her wishes were that no films, TV shows, or continuation of the series be done, so it ends with Y. Glad you got stocked up on books for the weekend. I started a new one last night.
Jane you dress a lot lighter for 50 degrees than I do!! Hope you get your passwords organized. Sharon
I just read where Sue Grafton passed away. She has one book coming out which is the Y. So will not be a Z. I didn't realize she had written so many. I like her books and have read a lot of them but never really kept up with the Alphabet. I think if Movies or TV would have been interested they would have approached her with big money. Most would not turn them down. Most of the good writer seem to be dying off now and some that are writing are not worth reading. They say now that anyone who writes a book can get it printed. They go right to the E readers for free or 99 cents.
I've read all the Sue Grafton books except Y and still have lots of them. Toward the end they were pretty much the same plot and characters. But still fun reads. Her detective character was especially appealing, IMO.
Jean, I feel for you when it snows. I can remember many mornings when we lived in Maine having to get up early to shovel the driveways (we lived there twice) and clean off the car. The snow plows came by during the storms and lots of snow was pushed up against the driveways. I was glad when Bill (oldest son) was big enough to help with the shoveling!
Sharon, I'm dressed and ready for church. It's raining here, and will probably turn to sleet. Bonney will pick me up for church about 10:30. Olyne has family here and won't be going this morning. We don't have SS today.
Mary, I finished one of the "Callahan Gerrity" detective mysteries last night and will start on something else when I get home from church. It's pretty boring around here on Sundays and I really ought to start taking decorations off my Christmas tree.
Marilyn, I'm glad to hear the Aricept is helping Keith. I've been taking it for about a year and I think it helps me. My long term memory is still great, but it's the short term that I tend to forget. Tim writes everything he wants me to remember on my calendar which I keep on my fridge and I check it daily.
Jane, it sounds like you could be singing one of Jimmy Buffet's songs about vacationing in Paradise. I envy you the pleasant weather. It's pretty chilly here and dripping light rain. A yucky day outside!
I'm off to get my jacket and purse ready to go to church. I'm going to BK afterwards with Bonney, which means I'll have to eat a burger and fries. And sit there longer than I'd like. But hey, at least I'll get out of the house.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
It's really cold here, but we did go to church. Had to stop and fill up the gas on the way home which was a cold activity.
Nothing planned here for today other than some snacks and watching the ball drop tonight.
I'm glad that Aricept helps people. I think John's sister is on it too.
I've read some of Sue Grafton's alphabet books but not many. I'm reading a Macomber book from one of her series that was on Hallmark, but it is farther along in the story than the TV show, The Cove or similar.
HAPPY NEW YEAR, BUDDIES!! :hb2:
Sharon
That wish was supposed to be red! I went back and checked it and it was right, but it came out black.. Hope that's not an omen for the new year!
Sharon...check to make sure your message is between the color tag and the end tag.
[color=red ] Your message here [ /color] [I put spaces in the tags so you could see the coding.]
I've found the easiest way is to type the message, then highlight it and click on the color. That puts the tags front and back and not together.
Walk is done. We wanted to get that in before the rain and NNW winds come in. The hot tub and pool are packed. Lots of people here for the weekend.
Meeting friends for supper tonight. I expect it'll be a long wait for a table...and almost nowhere takes reservations.
jane
The sun just came out here - for the first time today. But the temp is only 34! Brrrr. A friend here is from Nebraska. A family member told her it was -28 there today.
Thanks, Jane. Don't know what I did as I usually get it right, but anyway, it's corrected now!
Looks good, Sharon!
Mary...yep, Midwest is beyond freezing...way down below that mark. Nephew and niece who are coming Thurs had -22 this morning.
It's still warm here...low 60s, but raining...and gale force winds may being outside nasty. We met friends for supper and now are in for the night...and probably all day tomorrow as well...since it's to be much colder with a high of 49.
HAPPY NEW YEAR, BUDDIES!
May the New Year bring us all good health and great joy.
May you leave behind all the bad things of 2017, and take the good things with you into 2018. May 2018 bring you more good things than bad, and the bad things only irritations.
I wish you all peace, love, and understanding.
Thank you for the good wishes, Buddies. I am also hoping for a happy, healthy 2018 for all of us.
Happy New Year!
Sue
Friends:
The Deep South is (at my apartment in Williamsburg Senior Living)registering
21, with a 35 high for the day and 19 for the low tonight----certainly not temps
for the Deep South---
It was 12* when I got up this morning (at 7:30). The birds were not happy when I didn't go out immediately with the feeders. It was 25 at 10 a.m. when I put them out. Brrrrrr! It's supposed to be in the teens every morning this week. Sharon, you'll be happy to know there'll be no early morning swimming for me!
Good morning on this first day of 2018..22 degrees here...wintery mix..hard freeze next 2 days...but..by Saturday it will be 70...gotta love Texas weather.....I did not stay up to see the old year out...was in my warm bed by 10..reading...hope everyone has a fabulous 2018...Darlene
Same here on se coast of Tx...cold, raining and very windy. My sis in Ohio has -7 this morning, so I imagine GinnyAnn has about the same.
We’re in and watching football all day today. Pizza for supper.
Jane
It's about 31 here. Brrr. Like Joy said, not the norm for the south. I know all my kids are suffering single digit temps in the MW. I can't even compute what Joc is going through in Minneapolis---minus 11!! It sounds like all of you are experiencing cold weather too. I do hope it warms up and dries up for Jane for her company.
We stayed up to see the ball drop, but went to bed shortly after. I slept in till 9:20 this AM!! After getting dressed and eating etc. We started on the undecorating. We have all but the tree done now and are taking a break. John brought all the boxes in and all the outside decorations. Some of the things I got boxed and some he handed to me so I could sit and wrap and box. It's an ordeal. I may cut back some next year, but some of the things are so special to me, I would hate not to have them out.
Mary, had to laugh that you didn't go swimming today. Not even a consideration for me in these temps, but I really should start going for water walking when things warm up a bit
I liked your NY's wish, Mary. Much better than my generic one. I second it.
Hope everyone's team wins today. Unfortunately, the Panthers lost badly yesterday. Sharon
I’m sure Sue is yelling at her TV right now. Although her SC beat Michigan, it’s very close with Auburn and UCF.
It’s still so cold here and 31mph winds out of the NNW. Friends just tected me their daughter’s flight out of Harlinger for Mpls was cancelled....they had no deicing stuff! The next date they could get for a flight was Jan. 4! They’re renting a car in Brownsville and driving to Houston for a flight tomorrow afternoon. I don’t envy them the drive in this weather.
Jane
Hi Buddies. I'm very sad to report that our Auburn Tigers lost the Peach Bowl to those upstarts from the University of Central Florida! They started out with a bang and our guys just couldn't seem to catch up. I had started taking ornaments off my Christmas tree while trying to watch the game at the same time. What a nightmare! Now I'm hoping Georgia will be able to beat the Sooners in the Rose Bowl, which is about to start.
It's very cold here today and my furnace is running at top speed. My recent gas bill was over $200 for November--and it's even colder here now! My furnace only furnishes heat for the house. My hot water heater is electric as is my AC unit which is outside in my back yard.
I do have the ornaments packed away, but not in the attic yet. I still have several nativity scenes which need to be packed and other Christmas stuff and hope to get it finished in the next few days. I have my Molly Maids tomorrow morning and also an appointment with my Dentist's office for a 6 month cleaning. Also started taking my Christmas tree apart, but was so frustrated about the game, I'm hoping Tim will help me in the morning. If he'll take it apart, I can pack it back into the box.
Sharon, I stayed up late last night, but watched a Hallmark program and read until about 1:00--and didn't even tune in to Time's Square--no champagne here to drink!
Mary and Darlene, we've not gotten higher than 30* here today and it's windy, so feels colder. No snow, though, for which I'm glad. People here always want snow, but they just don't realize what a pain a REAL snow fall is! When we do get about an inch of snow, every home in town has someone who runs outside and makes a very tiny snowman! Nothing like the 3-4' at least twice a week we had in Brunswick, Maine, mostly when Bob was off with the squadron in some much warmer climate!
Have a nice evening, Buddies. I hope your teams win unless you're pulling for some one NOT in the SEC!
Sue
I'm off to watch the Georgia game. Go Dogs! And Jane, I am happy with Carolina!
Sue
I usually take my tree down on New Years Day, a tradition left over from when I was growing up just like the Black Eye Peas that I am not having this year. However, Keith wants me to leave the tree up until next weekend when his kids are coming down for their mother's wedding. I doubt they will be coming here, so I am going to take it down tomorrow and put my plants back on that table. The cats broke a big branch off one of my Jade plants but it is already starting to fill in that spot. The Christmas cactus didn't bloom this year, it will probably bloom over Easter.
It is 50° here at 4 PM, but it sure has been cold at night. This morning when I took Freckles out at 8:30 I wore two sweatshirts over my tank top and a thermal top, tights under my jeans.
Gilbert's girlfriend Sonja is sure a sweet lady, I really like her and her family. We spent all day Christmas day at her mother's house, I even peeled the potatoes and dried the dishes. Sonja's 2 boys came as did Savannah and her boyfriend Steven. Forest and Shayna didn't make it over while I was there. Shayna's parents were fighting so Forests didn't want to leave and have her little 8 yr old sister left behind so he stayed there. My Family is growing. I am so glad that Sarah is almost out of Gilbert's life. That relationship was so toxic for him.
I really have to try and get out today. So far it is only 9 deg and say will not go up much. Sun is out but my car is back covered again. Not started it for 3 days so just hoping it starts.
Read this and thought it good. I was filling my car up the other night and my station is not the best one in the dark. Its large and goes far back.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ:
A friend stopped at a pay-at-the-pump gas station to get gas. Once she filled her gas tank and after paying at the pump and starting to leave, the voice of the attendant inside came over the speaker.. He told her that something happened with her card and that she needed to come inside to pay. The lady was confused because the transaction showed complete and approved. She relayed that to him and was getting ready to leave but the attendant, once again, urged her to come in to pay or there'd be trouble. She proceeded to go inside and started arguing with the attendant about his threat. He told her to calm down and listen carefully:
He said that while she was pumping gas, a guy slipped into the back seat of her car on the other side and the attendant had already called the police.
She became frightened and looked out in time to see her car door open and the guy slip out. The report is that the new gang initiation thing is to bring back a woman and/or her car. One way they are doing this is crawling under women's cars while they're pumping gas or at grocery stores in the nighttime. The other way is slipping into unattended cars and kidnapping the women.
Please pass this on to other women, young and old alike. Be extra careful going to and from your car at night. If at all possible, don't go alone!
This is real!!
The message:
1. ALWAYS lock your car doors, even if you're gone for just a second!
2. Check underneath your car when approaching it for reentry, and check in the back before getting in.
3. Always be aware of your surroundings and of other individuals in your general vicinity, particularly at night!
Send this to everyone so your friends can take precaution.
AND GUYS...YOU TELL ANY WOMEN YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS Thanks.
THIS IS TOO SERIOUS ... DO NOT DELETE PLEASE PASS IT ON!
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Marilyn, I'm glad you had a good time in CA with Gilbert & family. I was wondering who Sonja was. I couldn't remember who his ex was and thought that surely things weren't all put back together so nicely based on what you had said in the past. It's good you like Sonja.
It was a high of 30 yesterday and a low of 17! Supposed to be a few degrees higher today, but in the 30's till next Sunday when it climbs to 45!! Below freezing every night.
I just came back from PT. I go again Thurs and then have an ortho appt that afternoon + an appt with my primary dr on Friday. What a fun week!
Sue, glad Carolina won for you even if Auburn didn't.
Jeanne, I've read that warning before. I never drive at night, so wouldn't apply to me, but they could also do this in the daytime if there weren't people around.
I've got to write my January articles for the church and also talk to the computer guy about John's email program. We can't figure out how to set up a group message that he could use regularly. I hope they can help me with it. I've got a draft email set up with all the names in the "To" line that could be copied and pasted, but he just isn't very tech savy and needs the simple way to do things.
Have a nice day. Sharon
Marilyn...nice to meet Sonja. K’s boys will probably be busy with wedding “stuff†next weekend.
Sue...GA and AL should be a good game.
Sharon....cold and nasty just about everywhere, I think. Maybe Az has escaped, but I could’t take the horrendous traffic there in the winter.
Jeanne...I think we need to be careful day or night. We keep our car filled and do it in the daytime at large stations with lots of people around.
Another cold, rainy, blustery day here, too. We needed to get out to get water and a few things. WalMart was packed....the January Winter Texans have arrived! We’re in for the rest of the day.
jane, my friends leave for the Valley on Friday - they have doctor appointments to get through first.
Jeanne, I'm always careful, too, when getting gas. Always in the daytime, and my car doors are always locked. I take the keys with me, fill on the driver's side, and always stay between the car and the pump.
Sharon, it's bright and sunny here, but SO cold.
alpiner, I saw your post on another board today. I hope your appointment goes well.
It was +8 on my deck this morning, and up into the high 20s now. Our Silver Sneakers class met this morning - for the first time since Thanksgiving. Our instructor sustained a torn muscle in her leg and had to cancel all the classes during December. We were all pretty stiff, but it was good to get some exercise this week. Margaret sees the medical oncologist today, so I'm antsy to hear what happened there.
mary z
I thought I put the post here , I have been looking for it .
Alpiner...the easiest way to find out where your posts are :
Go to PROFILE
and then click on the left side bar on
SHOW POSTS
You'll see where you've posted.
Yours ended up in :
Leisure Activities / Re: Library Bookshelf
I hope the appt went well.
jane
alpiner, I think it was in Library.
Margaret saw the medical oncologist today. She says "I saw the medical oncologist today. I like her. No bad news. My markers are good. Cancer was intermediate grade and size. Next up is genetic testing on me and on the cancer cells. Those results will determine if chemotherapy is needed."
Now you know as much as I do.
It sounds as if Margaret has an excellent doctor. I know that’s a huge relief to you, Mary.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up early as my cleaning ladies are scheduled for today, but I had a phone call from the manager late yesterday afternoon. They didn't work yesterday, so my gals will clean their Monday a.m. homes before coming here. I have an appointment with my dentist for my 6 month check up at noon. A volunteer from Village Friends will pick me up and take me there, plus wait until I'm finished. I'm also expecting Tim sometime before Jim gets here and hope he'll box up my Christmas tree (he did get here before my ride to the dentist and he packed up my Christmas tree and put it in the utility room!).
I had a good checkup, Jim (the driver) wanted to stop at the library and I was happy about that and was able to check out some books. Then he had to pick up some things at Kroger which was also good for me because I needed to pick up some things for the bags I'd planned to take to bridge on Thursday. However, I'll have to put them in the fridge until Jan. 18, as Peggy called (she is to be the hostess) and is not feeling well, plus she said Olyne has the flu. I have small candy bars and other snacks for the goody bags. I would have liked to play bridge, though. We'd canceled this bridge two weeks ago, too.
I've been watching a movie and also have started reading one of the library books I picked up today. I'm off to get under the blankets (It's going down to below freezing tonight--and might already be there!).
Good night, Buddies.
Sue
P.S. The Molly Maids came early, too!
I went to the radiologist appt. this afternoon . I chose not to have radiation the dr. said I probably would not die of breast cancer . I will continue to have the mammograms & they will keep check on it .
How ever in the breast cancer MRI I had they found a spot on my liver . The dr. said he doubts it is cancer but he ordered a CT scan to find what it is . I rarely drink .
My husband knew I was worried & he said " you are not alone ,we are in this together ."
Sue...stay warm. Glad the Village driver needed to go the same places you did.
Alpiner...glad your doc seems confident liver spot is not cancer. I had a cyst on my liver...apparently common as nobody was concerned about it.
The rains have stopped, but cold and windy here. I have an 11:00 hair cut scheduled.
Bad night last night with the joints....needed tramadol + tylenol to finally get some sleep.
Jane
alpiner, I hope all shows up negative in the scan. When is it scheduled?
jane, sorry your joints are keeping you up. I know you'd be hoping for warmer temps down there.
Sue, your Auburn "Friends" surely are helpful for you. It's a great service for the community. Too bad about missing bridge. Since I play on Mondays, I've missed the past two Mondays, too.
It got down to "only" 22 this morning - and is up to 28 now. I think it's even predicted to get above freezing today -- before the next front comes through. We'll be back in single digits again. I took the opportunity this morning to get out to get a much-needed haircut. The nearest Great Clips is only about 5 minutes from here, so I didn't have to be outside very long.
Really warm wishes to Sharon, Marilyn, Darlene, Jeanne, Joy, Ginny Ann, and anybody else checking in.
Jane, you and I had similar problems last night. My knees and legs kept me awake. I also took Tramadol and Tylenol, but it wasn't totally successful. I got up for an hour or so and went back to bed a little after 2:00 and finally got some sleep. Slept late this morning. I started sneezing yesterday and sniffling a little bit, so don't know if I'm getting a cold or not. I really feel lousy and lethargic.
Mary, I know you're glad to get your hair cut. I sure was last week. Hope your bridge works out this week.
Sue, your Friend volunteer really took you everywhere. That's a wonderful service even though you pay for it. Too bad about bridge.
Alpiner, I also had a spot on my liver, but they did a scan and said it was nothing to be concerned about. I'm glad you don't have to have radiation or chemo. Radiation isn't bad, but the chemo can be.
Nothing planned here for today. Stay warm everyone. Sharon
On the CT scan , I'm waiting for them to call .
It's almost noon here. I've just putzed around this morning and haven't accomplished much except making my grocery list for Friday. Last night before I went to bed I put all the goodies for my bridge buddies into the fridge as we aren't playing again until Jan. 18--2 of us have flu and we'll wait until then. I've taken down all the decorations and will put the boxes into the attic today--at least I hope to get that done. It's so cold out, I've postponed walking, but will bundle up shortly and at least do 20 minutes in my neighborhood.
Alpiner, I hope the CT scan confirms your doctor's diagnosis. Keep us posted.
Jane, the weather channel says it about 38* here now, but I can bundle up enough for a short walk. I'm planning on Scrambled eggs with cheese for lunch and I'll wait until after I walk to fix that. So far no ice on our streets here.
BTW, the Village Friends have been a life saver for me and Tim. We still have our Friday lunch date and Kroger shopping, but it gives him time to take care of his business during the rest of the week. I have paid an annual fee and when I need to do something other than a medical appointment (Tim insists on going with me to those), I can get a Village Friend to take me.
Mary, right now we all the way up to 38* and not expected to get much higher. But I have lots of warm weather clothing--I didn't throw it out when we moved back to Alabama and am very happy I still have a big puffy jacket, hats, gloves, mittens, etc. I'm relieved that it isn't snowing or sleeting here.
Sharon, I'm sorry you had a bad night. Nothing worse than missing sleep--and I hope you have a better one this evening. I'm hoping for a nice warm day inside after my walk. I'm going to go as soon as I finish posting and then am going to make scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon for lunch.
Have a good day and stay warm, Buddies.
Sue
My coastal South Carolina grands tell me it's snowing hard at their houses. And not the usual "SC snow". ;D
This morning I took a friend's Staffordshire terrier (Pit Bull type) On a Therapy dog visit to one of the residential/Rehab facilities. He must weigh 85 lbs. the only problem was the way he pulled the leash. He has had 6 months off of his therapy dog visits and we are re-evaluating him with me on the other end of the leash. I have to go to the pet store and buy one of those shorter leashes so he can't pull. My back is so sore from his pulling. We will do another evaluation a week from Friday at a different facility. My friend can't do the visits anymore because she has a-fib so bad and her heart goes out of sync so often. I'm pretty su8re4 I already told you why my friend (Ingrid) can't do the visits anymore.
Mary, I saw a picture of Charleston on FB--unbelievable the amount of snow they have. I hope your family stays in and safe.
Sue, I've felt lethargic all day. I did do my PT, but that's about all.
I do plan to make salmon for dinner though. Sharon
I just heard Charleston was getting 3-5" of snow. Paul's house is up on stilts. Brrrr
We have no snow, but plenty of icy temps! I've just come in from a walk and the temperature was in the 30's. Thank goodness I have warm clothing--some left over from our years in Brunswick, Maine. I have kept those things for traveling in Europe when I've visited cooler climates.
I'm caught up on laundry and the Molly Maids came on Tuesday to clean, so I'll be a lady of leisure the rest of the afternoon. I'm reading one of the library books I checked out yesterday and will finish it and probably start on another one.
I did put all my Christmas stuff in the attic yesterday and happy that is cleaned up. I'd already taken my ornaments off the Christmas tree and Tim came over on Tuesday and boxed the tree up for me. He also put it back into the utility room, so that's done until next year.
Mary, I don't remember a year during the time I was a student at U. of South Carolina that the temperature ever got down to freezing and certainly NO SNOW! People must have been amazed and probably didn't go anywhere in their cars--especially if they'd never seen it before.
Wow, Marilyn. A Pit Bull that weighs 85 pounds! That has to be a struggle. You're a great friend to help out, but it sounds as if she needs a smaller dog.
Sharon, I'm sorry you're feeling lethargic, but am proud that you are sticking to your exercises at home. Keep up the good work and hopefully things will get better soon. What's the weather like up your way?
Not much else going on here. I think I'll start a pot of veggie soup to eat this evening and have some for the weekend. Stay warm, Buddies.
Sue
Still we are freezing here. Sun is out and so going to clean off car again and get to the Grocery store. I am all out of water so need to fill up my 4 gal bottles and buy 2 cases. Gone through that much in about 8/10 days. Never use tap water for drinking or cooking. They do say that our area water is good but I can taste something funny in it.
Sue. You are braver than me. walking out so early in the day. It doesn't feel bad once you get started but so many clothes on feels awful when in the stores.
Bet lots of you are making soups down in the Southern States. Daughter in Texas says their nights getting down to 20 deg. Just 30s during day. They have a big Ranch house and Stables/ Kennels to keep heated. She had 19 puppies to let go in December. Glad they all got picked up. She does have about 9 dogs to keep inside Kennel and warm. Just has 2 horses now. She is glad that they installed all new double glazed windows this past summer. All is Electric and this year would really cost if hadn't. Homes and places in the south are not as insulated and up here in the North where laws are strict when building anything.
I will be shocked when I get mine this month and place is small. But as long as it keeps running I am happy. So many seem to have lost their heat right now. My company that does mine say he is about 58 customers behind on their heaters work. So much flu around here also. Both Hospitals are full. Stopping visitors other than close family one at a time and wearing masks.
Good news though saying the the winter will not be long one.
hate to get out of my warm PJs but have to do it....
A burden has been lifted , I told our daughter of my cancer . In an email my husband mentioned to her of the appt. I had on Tuesday & she asked me about it . So I called her this morning & told her step by step what has been happening . I also told her I hesitated to tell her because I didn't want to upset her . She was a little teary eyed ( I could hear her on the phone ) . I told her what the dr.s have told me & how I'm going to continue to have mammograms & keep up on it . I encouraged her to also have a mammogram & she said she has been thinking she should .
Been to PT and then to the ortho Dr. for a check up. She said I have to do PT for 4-6 more weeks to try to stretch my ham strings so that I can completely straighten my leg! Not happy, but will do. I also asked her if I could get a gel injection in my right knee to take some of the pressure off the other one. She said yes but will take 2 weeks to order.
Sue, our temps and weather are about the same as yours. Enjoy your leisure afternoon.
Hard to believe the coast got so much snow.
Jeanne, please be careful going out and cleaning your car and shopping. You just got over pneumonia!
Jane, it's good that you stocked up on yarn and books. You're almost as cold as we are.
Ginny, are you frozen into an icecube yet? Check in.
Alpiner, I'm so glad you finally told your daughter and that she's going to get a mammogram. Sharon
Sharon, sorry you have to have more PT. But as they told John after his rotator cuff surgery, when you stop doing the exercises, you stop improving - that'll be as good as you get. So....
alpiner, I'm SO glad your daughter is "in the loop" now. I know it's a relief to you to not have to watch everything you say to her. And that she's getting a mammogram.
jane, stay in and get that knitting done. Fortunately there are football games.
Sue, glad you're bundling up and doing your walking.
Jeanne, I agree with Sharon - don't overdo in your terrible weather.
Darlene, I know you're getting a "norther", too.
Be glad you're not "easterly", Marilyn.
The low on my deck was 19 this morning, and the high was 28. It's supposed to be more of the same tomorrow. It's been good that we haven't had the precipitation, but... Now they're talking about it being warmer Monday morning, but with mixed precipitation. They're not willing to commit to anything yet.
Margaret saw her surgeon today. She got another good report and has been released to go to work tomorrow. She sees the radiology oncologist on Monday, and returns to the med/onc on 19 January.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. It's still very cold here--I just turned on the weather channel and am waiting for them to put our temperature on the TV, but it just came up at 29* and it's almost 10:00. It may get up to 40 by late afternoon and then dropping again below freezing. Yuck!
Mary, hurray for the good report for Margaret. I'm hoping the radiology oncologist will give her some good news on Monday (about scheduling her tests or whatever they are discussing) and also the Med/Onc on the 19th. Keep us posted.
Sharon, I know it must be frustrating to have to continue the PT, but stick with it and hopefully it will become easier. Are you having snow up there? We don't have any but it is VERY COLD! I think I'll postpone my morning walk until after Tim and I go to lunch and grocery shop. Hopefully it'll warm up a bit by then.
Alpiner, I'm glad you've told your daughter. I don't know how old she might be, but knowing you have cancer, it is important for her to start getting mammograms. How old is she?
Jeanne, you are right about soup for these cold days. I made a very large pot of vegetable soup yesterday and will eat most of it in the next day or two and put some in the freezer. I hope you are staying inside and are warm. I went outside last night about dark and made sure all my outside faucets are covered.
I do have double glazed windows which I had installed when I moved up here in 2004. They help some, but my house is brick with no insulation between the walls and it sure gets chilly when the temps are this low.
Have a good day, Buddies, and stay warm!
Sue
No snow here, Sue. It all went east of us. Very cold though and a chance of rain or sleet Mon or Tues.
Mary, so glad Margaret has gotten good reports and is able to return to work. I hope the good reports continue.
I'm going to my primary Dr at 2:00 to discuss my tests and medicine. From what I know, the thyroid tested low which is no surprise. One thing that did surprise me was that my glucose was only 80! I don't think it has ever been below 95 before. Not sure if that is good or bad. With diabetes running in my family, I've always been happy with just under 100.
As to the PT continuing, I know it is important and I will do it, but I don't have to like it! :D
Stay in and stay warm everyone! Sue, be careful taking your walk. Sharon
I took Keith to the Doctor yesterday he is doing OK She increased his Aricept to 10 mg. Told him to cut way back on the cake and ice cream intake, get more exercise and is referring him to a dermatologist. He has no behavior changes due to the Alzheimer's dementia, I think that means thing like wandering off, getting lost and things like that.
SFSue
Alpiner, I'm glad you've told your daughter. I don't know how old she might be, but knowing you have cancer, it is important for her to start getting mammograms. How old is she?
She is 57 .
Alpiner...I hope your daughter gets her mammo soon, esp. now with your history.
Sharon...more PT will make you better, I'm sure.
Sue, Mary, and Jeanne...stay warm and safe.
It's much nicer here today. It's in the 60s and sunny. We're enjoying our company's visit.
jane
Marilyn, I'm glad Keith's condition is stable. I hope that continues.
It was 13*F on my deck this morning, and got up above freezing (barely) for a high today. Then, just for fun, it's supposed to be in the mid60s by the end of next week.
I had to order a new land-line phone. It came this morning, and I got it hooked up (I think). Maintenance installed a new door handle on my hall door and I got new keys. Things are very exciting around here.
The Olympics are going to be coming up before too long. Are y'all planning to watch any of the events?
Good morning, Buddies. It's very cold here this morning, 38* right now at almost 11:00 a.m. I've had breakfast and bundled up and walked over to the library and back. I have enough books to last through probably Wednesday so I'm happy about that. At least it's sunny with no precipitation!
Sharon, I hope the check up yesterday went well. As for the PT, you will be glad you kept to it when it's finally over. I know it's not fun, but hey, who said getting older had to be fun. It's just a pain in the rear that every day can't be pain free! I hope today is better for you.
Marilyn, I've been taking 10mg of Donepezil for a year now. It's the generic for Aricept. Through all this after the fall, my long term memory is great, but the short term memory is more difficult. Tim and I use my kitchen calendar to keep me up with my daily activities and that helps. I'm cooking, daily chores like fixing my meals, making my bed, etc. but do have a cleaning crew every 2 weeks who change my sheets, clean the bathrooms, and mop all the hardwood floors, plus run the vacuum cleaner, so that's a big help.
Alpiner, my oldest son is also 57--second who lives here is 55, and my youngest son is 50. The oldest lives in Illinois and the youngest in New Orleans. I was in my early 30's when I discovered my BC and have had no recurrences and am doing well.
Jane, I have plenty of warm clothing left from our tours in Maine, so I'm keeping warm. Auburn is north east of Montgomery and can be cooler than the counties to the south of us, but they are also having lots of cold weather down there, too.
Mary, I'm planning to watch some of the Olympics, mostly the skating and skiing. I enjoy watching and would you believe that Auburn has made an artificial ice rink downtown in one of the city parking lots? I still have my skates somewhere, but don't think I'll try it--skating with a cane sounds like a pain!
I have to teach SS tomorrow as our teacher has pneumonia. I'm hoping I can get someone to pick me up for SS and who will bring me home as soon as church is over. Olyne's son from California is here today and leaving later tomorrow afternoon. I have a women's basketball game at 2:00 and I don't want to sit at Burger King for an hour and probably irritate my ride to the game!
Stay warm and enjoy your weekend, Buddies.
Sue
Marilyn, I'm so glad that Keith is stable. I've heard good things about the Aricept.
Mary, we set a low temp record yesterday of 10 degrees! But it got up to 30 in the afternoon. It was 13 when I got up this morning. Monday is to be in the 40's but with a chance of icy rain in the AM. Ugh! 40's all next week ending with 50's which is normal!
The dr said my thyroid was low and upped my dosage. All my other #'s were good since he doesn't test cholesterol anymore.
We went to Rock Hill and Fort Mill to get my glasses fixed and my tires aired up. Both places were closed! :tickedoff: :tickedoff: I did get my RX picked up though.
Nothing new here. Sue, good luck getting a ride and teaching SS tomorrow. Sharon
Nice day here and we all got out and walked. Nephew and wife had walked down to the jetties and they were in the right place at the right time to see the Sea Turtle Rescue people put the sea turtles back into the Gulf. They'd been rescued (about 100 of them, from a few pounds to 40-50 pounds) during the awful cold spell. A few didn't make it, but 100 or so were released back into the water.
We took them to lunch at a quirky place, then did some grocery shopping and got chicken wings for tomorrow as we watch the last 2 big Wild Card pro football games.
Tonight we're taking them to a seafood restaurant that's recently reopened after being closed for two months for a remodel.
Nothing else new here. I'm hearing a lot of people up north have that awful flu and it going to bronchitis and pneumonia. We talked to friends at home and it was -16 this morning. That's Chilly!!
jane
jane, glad you're having such a nice visit. So exciting about the sea turtle release. We've often had nests in front of our beach house in Gulf Shores.
Sue, your walking is to be commended. I'm such a sloth. I can't say that I'm sorry about Tennessee's recent basketball victory over your Auburn, but I'll be nice about it.
Sharon, we're all glad we haven't had any precipitation.
They're still taking about freezing rain on Sunday night/Monday morning, so I probably won't get out in the dark to go to swimming. I may get to coffee, though. I have to get to the post office and the bank Monday, and it's supposed to warm up fairly quickly. Margaret is going to the Lady Vols game tomorrow afternoon, so will stop by here to go to supper on her way home.
May all your football teams win over the next few days.
I'm crossing my fingers for the Panthers. They were pretty pathetic last weekend. Hope they can get it together to beat the Saints tomorrow in spite of 2 previous defeats to them this year.
IU won its last 2 games, but they still aren't ranked.
It's 3 AM and I'm still awake, but I'm going to go back and try again. Don't know why. I'm not even hurting.
And I have to get up for church at 7:45 tomorrow. Ugh on the lack of sleep time but glad to get back to SS.
Jane, so glad you're having good weather for your guests and having fun. The turtle release is awesome.
Mary, I hope we don't get the precip Monday. Be careful. Sharon
In the past few days I have had itching & blistering on the sides of my hands . The breast cancer dr. started me on Anastrozole about a month ago . I would think if its a reaction it would have come sooner .
Alpiner....I've given up trying to figure out some of these things that simply appear on our bodies...esp. the skin. My dermatologist says if it goes away on its own or drops off, it's all good. I guess that's the medical terminology for it. At least you got some creams to deal with the symptoms.
I hope all our Southern Belles....Sharon, Sue, Mary, Joy get some warmer temps soon.
The pool people are out again doing aerobics and last night there were 10 people in the hot tub.
Today is a quiet day here...enjoy the 70 degrees, walk on the beach, watch football, sit on the balcony and watch the waves come in on the beach.
jane
Hi! Girls:
After the SNOW (practically unknown in Baton Rouge), temps so LOW (also rarely
known in Louisiana), we are enjoying sorta normal weather for this time of year-high
today 64---low 56. However, that is due to change very soon. >:(
Joy in Louisiana!
Hi everyone...haven't posted much last few days...but nothing new with me...I am like i.e. Sue...I read a lot..went to the library Sat and checked out some more books..and weather permitting..walk every day except Sunday...church day...this coming week supposed o be warmer..know Jane will enjoy that....Hi to Marlyin..Sharon.Mary..Jeanne..and alpine any any others looking in...have a great week...and stay away from the flu,,, its bad here..especially in the schools....Darlene
Freezing rain here this morning - not going anywhere!
Tim was over this morning and took me to Spectrum to try to trim my TV bill. I don't watch much, but did get about $12 off my monthly bill. The problem with them is they bundle so much and I don't watch much except news, sports, and movies. The temps today are in the low 40's but expected to get to 44 with chilly rain. Yuck! So I don't plan to go out and walk after lunch.
Me, too, Darlene. I only watch a few TV programs, mostly news and sports, plus I like some Hallmark movies. I read during the day when I've finished my chores (lunch and tidying up the rest of the house). I also listen to Music on my TV music channels until my evening PBS station puts it's programs on. I don't watch all of those, but I do have some favorites.
Mary, I'm in for the rest of the day. I will miss my walk, but hey, once is a while is OK! It has sprinkled some this morning and is pretty cold. If we have much rain, it will probably leave some ice on the roads. I'm going to book club at 3:00 and hope it's not icy then. I haven't read the book, but hope some who have read it will leave it in the book box that my friend Frederissa takes care of--and I'll bring it home and see if it's worth reading. Some selections are just too "uplifting and/or boring!".
I'm off to fix some lunch and get set for an afternoon of lying down on my bed to read until Frederissa picks me up for book club.
Stay warm, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, you're forgiven for not walking. You've walked a lot of days when I wouldn't have stuck my head out! My book club is tonight, but I"m not going. We discussed the book last year when we had a different leader and I wasn't too fond of it then--Bad Girls of the Bible.
It isn't raining or anything here, but still cold, but supposed to be up to 60 on Thurs! Yea!!
I just got back from PT and told them what the PA said about me having to have 4-6 more weeks of PT to get my leg completely flat to the table. They said no way did I need that, that I was 1-2 degrees away from flat, but that I could bring it down with exercises at home now! Yea! So Wed is my last day. She really worked hard on it today and gave me a couple new exercises to do at home. She said to get so aggressive would aggravate my back which I sure don't need. They think I have progressed well. My flex is 125.. I'm to do them 4x a week for 3 months at home. Not what I want to do, but easier than going there so often. The PA is new and just out of school apparently. My main therapist has had 30 yrs of experience, so I think she knows what she's talking about.
I hope everyone is warming up now. I hate this having to bundle up to go out. Hi to all..
Joy, you should be happy after the Saints' win over the Panthers yesterday. Charlotte is in mourning.
Sharon
Sharon, glad you don't have to go out for your PT. Now just behave, and do the exercises at home. ::)
Sue, I agree with Sharon - won't hurt you to miss a day. You're lucky to have the folks to take you to the meetings.
I wish I could just sit and read. I used to do it all the time, but that went away several years ago. I do read, and always have a book going, but just in bits and pieces. :(
The freezing rain finally stopped about 10, and the temp is up to 37*. But it's still drizzly and gloomy and the fog is starting. My partner and I have called off trying to get to bridge tonight. She lives up on Signal Mountain (up above where I am), and it's always colder at the higher elevation. I think we were both happy to stay in tonight.
It's supposed to warm up here by the end of the week, too. I hope the Northeast will be thawing out, too.
Well it has warmed up a little here. Now sort of a freezing rain . Just slushy were ever you try to walk. Dark and dreary. Got my laundry take over to them (Will pick it up tomorrow) Returned everything to the library and pickup up a couple thing. Just startin to read Eliz. Berg. The story of arthur truluv. Think I am going to like it. So much around the house needs doing but hard to get in the mood this kind of day.
They are now saying 50 deg. on Thursday and then back to freezing. Making many more people sick next week. I am trying to stay away from crowded place.
We took our visitors back to the airport today and they've texted that they're finishing up at the grocery store and headed home to Wisconsin and that the roads are clear and dry.
We had a good week temp wise for them. They both, with Ray, went into the pool Saturday and had long walks on the beach everyday they were there, so they got a bit "thawed out."
Ray's back to golf tomorrow with 3 other guys and I'm getting picked up for lunch with the wives.
We're watching the GA-AL game tonight and resting. It's amazing how tiring it is having company, even when they help out a lot and don't have to be "waited on" at all. They fixed chick wings yesterday while we watched football and then we played Mexican Train and they taught us "Chicken Foot."
Not much else new here.
jane
Mary, a wise choice to skip bridge tonight with that kind of weather. I have Alexa programmed to remind me of my PT each day so I won't forget it.
Jane, I'm glad you had a good visit with your guests, but I know what you mean about being worn out when they leave. Have fun at your luncheon.
I have to drive over to Rock Hill to get my glasses repaired that I sat on! Also need to get air in the tires since that light is on.
One of Frances' friends that I got to know came over yesterday afternoon to bring me a pot pie and some muffins. She had intended to bring them when I was incapacitated, but she got sick and then the holidays intervened. It was nice of her.
Not much else going on here. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I was dressed and ready to go to Circle Meeting at the church this morning at 9:00, Olyne called a bit after that to tell me she'd pick me up, but I'd arranged for Bonney to pick me up (Olyne's son from California had been here for the weekend and I hadn't heard from her about him leaving) so I told her I was waiting for Bonney. Well, Bonney never showed up and I'm sure Olyne went on to the church. Now I've changed back into my jeans and will go for a walk. This not being able to drive myself is the PITS!
Not much else planned for the day after my walk. I need to water my house plants before I fix lunch. I have several books to read from the library, so will start one of them this afternoon.
Sharon, how nice that one of Miss Frances's friends brought you a pot pie and muffins. It sounds yummy--and was very nice of her. Is she close in age to what Ms. Frances was?
Jane, I'm glad you had nice weather for your guests. I was pretty upset with the Alabama win last night. I was hoping Georgia could pull it out. Both teams played well, but we Auburn fans think 'Bama fans, team, and coaches are arrogant--and they win too much!
Jeanne, good idea to stay away from crowds. This is flu time almost everywhere and so many people don't cover their mouths when coughing and also go out in public with symptoms. Best to avoid crowds, IMO.
Mary, it's warmer here this morning and not raining, so now that I'm back into Jeans and sloppy shirts will probably get a walk in before I fix lunch. I hope your weather is better today.
I'm ready to head out for a shorter walk than I usually do, but just can't get psyched up about it this morning. Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
I got our sheets into the laundry and did a walk. Housekeeping just came to exchange the other bed sheets and towels. I usually do most of the towels myself, but it's a nice service after having guests.
I'm now dressed for lunch out with the golf wives. Life is so exciting at the beach ![Almost like life back home in IA!] I posted a pic on my Facebook page this morning from my balcony....watching the pool people do their aerobic exercises. Does exercise work if you just watch? :smitten:
Have a good Tuesday! I need to get downstairs to meet "the girls" who are coming to pick me up here.
jane
Jane. So glad to see that the weather has gotten nice for you now. Nothing worse than being at the beach when its cold and not Sunny. Years ago we always went down the Florida east coast from Day after Christmas for 3weeks. One year there we spent at least a week filling sand bags for the storm coming in and then 8 days cleaning up. I don't think we ever went back after that.
I thought I could get into your FB account but guess I don't have you name in there. I seem to be using FB more now. I have always been in the one that brings up my HOme town in England only but some people in the US get posted in it such as my family and some friends I have on FB here in US. I use it mostly.
Sue. I bet they wondered what happened to you not showing up at the Church. Really got wires crossed on that trip.
Going up to 50 deg here tomorrow. should get rid of some of this dirty snow that is piled up
Hello, every Buddy. Sorry I have been AW and didn't pass the eye test. They gave me a form to have my eye dr fill out. Since I was only there 3 weeks ago he may just use that exam or perhaps have me come in to be fitted with a light pr of glasses for distance. The lady at DMV told me that the eye dr. machines are much better than theirs so they may just fill out the forms and have me take them back. I sure do need to be able to drive since Keith can't drive.
We met up with some of Keiths boys and families for lunch yesterday, they were in town for their mother's wedding on Sunday.
Marilyn, I hope there's no problem getting the eye test approved. You certainly do need to drive.
Sue, too bad about the ride mixup. Did you get your walk in?
I found out my glasses can't be ffixed and since I need a new pair anyway, will wait to my test. Those were back up glasses. I got the air in the tires--not really low, but the light was on. Also picked up John's jacket that I had cleaned. It didn't get all the ground in dirt out on the sleeves when I washed it, even though I sprayed it with Oxyclean. It looks a lot better. It is a lightish weight jacket that he wears a lot. I also got his email working and set him up on FB, although I doubt he'll use it much.
I brought home half of my alfredo noodles and sauce from Christmas eve and froze it, so today, I thawed it, sauted some chick tenderloins & cut them in bite size pieces and cooked some broccoli floretss and mixed the whole thing together. It was really good.
Jane, that was a lovely picture from your balcony. Glad you're getting things back to normal now.
TV time. Sharon
I have had a respiratory bug off & on since November , it didn't seem to be getting better so my husband took me to Urgent Care . I had a chest x ray which showed there was fluid in one lung . I am prone to lung problems & get pneumonia very easily . The dr. didn't say it was pneumonia but called it "an unknown organism". I got 2 prescriptions & an anti biotic shot . I will see my primary dr. on Friday .
Good morning, Buddies. It's dark and dreary here this morning--might rain, but probably not sleet as it is warmer today. I've been out to walk and bundled up as I usually do and was too warm. I needed to get that out of the way as I'll be playing bridge this afternoon at Terri's. Olyne and Sarah will pick me up about 12:50.
I need to put a load of wash in and finish that, but nothing else much to do this morning. Thanks to the every other week visits of the Molly Maids, things stay pretty dust free here.
Jane, I'm not sure if watching others exercise is helpful, but it beats doing it yourself! Enjoy your lunch out with the "girls"!
Jeanne, I was surprised that no one called me after yesterday's Circle meeting. But most probably didn't notice. I stood outside for more than 20 minutes waiting for Bonney to show up, but evidently we weren't on the same wave length about going to circle! I guess when she and I talked on Saturday I might have mentioned that Olyne's son might go back to California on Sunday--Olyne is the one who usually takes me to church and other functions at the church. And Olyne did call me yesterday a.m. and I told her that Bonney was going to pick me up. My BAD!
Marilyn, I hope you get an OK from your eye doctor. Have you had cataracts? I had them about 15 years ago. My Opthalmologist removed both and I am approved for driving (at least eye wise--but now restricted because of my leg brace). Having to rely on others to drive me is the PITS!
Sharon, It sounds like you're getting back into your usual routine. I hope you're not overdoing it--a set back would NOT be fun! The Alfredo noodles and chicken sounds yummy. I'm afraid I don't do much cooking unless I make soup--I eat a lot of Healthy Choice frozen dinners and salads. And I snack too much in the evenings from boredom!
Alpiner, I hope the prescriptions and the shot ward off any more respiratory problems. You must feel pretty weak and tire easily. Is your husband a help with household chores? Keep us posted.
I have bridge at Terri's at 1:00. Olyne and Sara will pick me up about 12:50. I'm looking forward to it as I haven't played for a while.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
alpiner, sorry to hear about your doctor visits. Lung problems aren't to be taken lightly, though. Glad your DH was there to get you to some care. Keep us posted.
Marilyn, ouch on the eye problems. I hope you can get back in the good graces of the license office quickly.
Sharon, I love those second meals brought home from the restaurants. The servings are always so big. I usually wind up ordering from the appetizer section.
jane, my Iowa friends have finally gotten to Weslaco/Donna. They had an accident on the way down - neither one hurt, but damage to their RV. Nothing is ever easy.
Sue, it's warmed up here, too - up into the 60s now. But no sunshine. And it's supposed to get cold again this weekend. Crazy!
I finally got back to the pool this morning. It surely did feel good to get back in the water, and fun to be with my buds there and at coffee. Then things turned frustrating. I had gotten a dividend check from one of our original investments and took it to the bank to deposit. It was made out to [John's name (dec'd)]. The bank refused it because my name wasn't on the check and John's was no longer on the account. This is the first time this has happend. After I got home, I spent about 30 minutes on the phone with a nice gal who tried to help me. To get the account in my name, I'm going to have to get lots more papers filled out and officially signed, etc., etc., etc. I know I've been getting dividends from these folks for the last 2 1/2 years with no problems, but now? I'm not a particularly happy camper right now, to have to jump through all these hoops, AGAIN! Sigh...
I coughed a lot last night but slept off & on . The shot & meds are working ! I even felt well enough to go to crochet class which started today , I had registered & paid for it online . Its through the adult education connected with the public school system . I really missed going to it .
Yes , my husband does help with household chores whether or not I'm under the weather . He says he can always tell when I'm feeling better , as he puts it " I get feisty ."
Tomorrow is our 60th anniversary , our oldest son & wife & our youngest son are taking us out to dinner . Another son lives nearby but he & his wife won't be joining us , they live with her 95 year old father & son is his care giver . I told hubby I would like for the two of us to do some thing together , he was thinking about us going to a small local indian casino & I really like the idea . They have a no smoking section & there won't be very many people there during the time we will be there .
Happy Anniversary, alpiner!! Hope you have a great celebration.
Happy Anniversary Alpiner...enjoy your special time together..Darlene
Happy Anniversary Alpiner! and hubby!
Good morning, Buddies. It rained overnight and is dark and dreary this morning, but I'm dressed, had breakfast and am ready to walk in my neighborhood. I'll wear my rain jacket over my sweats and hope that'll hold the rain off until I get home. I don't have much planned for today--and while I was eating breakfast Sandra came over with some leftover spaghetti as they are off to Savannah today to see son, DIL, and 6 month old baby. I think they'll be baby sitting for a few days as both parents work.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, ALPINER! Wow! 60 years is a real milestone. Bob and I hoped to be together that long, but he died from cancer in 2002. However, those 44 years were the best of my life. So no complaints here.
Hey Mary, Darlene, and Marilyn--and everyone else who might be looking in this morning.
I'm off to take my walk now and will do piddlin' chores before lunch and read the rest of the day. Thank goodness for my every 2 weeks cleaning crew who'll be here next Tuesday!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Hi Gals, today is a red-letter day--I went grocery shopping and used a regular push cart! John went with me, but I still did most of the walking till checkout and then I sat down in Starbucks for a rest while John handled the checkout. We got a huge # of coupon fliers in our Sunday paper and HT had a lot on sale that overlapped. I ended up with a $60 savings on those two + $11 something on Senior citizens. I got a # of things on sale that I had coupons for that I didn't really need right now but will. I am really pooped now. I also have a 3:30 ortho appt to get Synvisc injected into my right knee. I will have to have 3 of those. Not fun, but maybe it will strengthen that knee and help take the stress off the new one. Hopefully it will put off the knee replacement on the right for a couple years or so.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, ALPINER! We're creeping up on you. We will celebrate our 57th in June. We're among the lucky ones to have such long marriages.
Mary, glad you got to go back to the pool and have coffee with your friends afterward. I know how much you enjoy that.
I did walk yesterday afternoon in addition to my PT session. I think my grocery walking counted for today! Don't know if I'll do the exercises today or not. They said 4x a week, so I'm planning MWFS.
Sue, you are good to be willing to walk in the rain. I hate to do that. I think I'm part cat! Nice to get your neighbor's leftovers for dinner. I'm always glad not to cook.
Hi to everyone. Ginny, check in! Sharon
Thank you all for the anniversary wishes . We went to a casino & had lunch & played a bit . In the evening we had dinner with our oldest son & wife & our youngest son at an italian restaurant . My taste buds are still off from the illness , didn't have much of an appetite .
Talked with another son who lives nearby but they didn't join us . Earlier this week his father in law for whom our son was his care giver had passed . A daughter & another son live too far to join us .
I getting better , coughing less too .
Well crud...I have the flu...I think....lots coughing low grade fever...on AB and allegory Meds....would appreciate a prayer for fast recovery and no complications...Darlene
Good morning, Buddies. It's a bit foggy here this morning and more rain is expected. I've made my grocery list for after lunch shopping with Tim and read the paper. I've dressed in jeans and a warm sweater and will wear my rain jacket just in case. I don't know where we'll have lunch, but will talk it over and decide when he gets here.
Darlene, I'm sorry about your symptoms and hope that if it is the flu, you'll get over it soon. I know you'll rest and drink lots of fluids. Big hugs to you for a speedy recovery. Did you get a flu shot this year? My newspaper tells me that there is LOTS of flu in Alabama, so I'm trying to avoid most places, but have to go to the store at least once a week.
Alpiner, your anniversary evening out with your husband sounds like fun. Congratulations on the 60 year milestone!
My goodness, Sharon. You and John are great shoppers and CONGRATULATIONS on pushing the cart yourself. I hope you didn't overdo it! I'm glad he's willing to go with you. Woo Hoo on getting busy with the walking. I know it must be painful, but every little bit helps strengthen your muscles.
Mary, I hope all is well with you. You have usually posted before I get to the computer. Whatever is going on, I hope you have something fun to do today.
It may be too early for Jane and Marilyn, but Hi to you also.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Yes Sue..get my flu shot every year...I too have tried to avoid crowds...think the virus is in the air....terrible cough...Darlene
Sounds like you had a lovely anniversary, Alpiner. You deserve it after all you've been through.
Sue, hope you had a nice lunch with Tim and got your groceries. I'm trying not to overdo.
I just got back from taking Bunny to the vet for an ear infection. Also discovered what she thinks is a salivary blockage. Will check that in 2 weeks when she rechecks the ears. She also wants to clean her teeth, but don't think that's going to happen for over $600.
Now I've got some business stuff to take care of and then PT. Sharon
alpiner, glad you had such a good celebration.
Darlene, I'm SO sorry. I hope you have a light case of whatever it is you've come down with. No fun at all!
Sharon, I know you hate to ride in the cart, so I'm glad you got to use the buggy. I like letting them shop for me and using the pick-up option. ;)
I got to swimming this morning, and we celebrated one of our gal's 80th birthday. Another one to join our "club". It's been about 60 so far today (a veritable heat wave, after the last week), but supposed to get much colder and with some snow flurries later this afternoon. It certainly continues to be an interesting winter.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
We went to McAllastirs Deli for lunch. I had a cup of chili and a bacon with avocado sandwich which was very yummy. Then we went to Kroger. I didn't need much, but Tim reminded me that Kris's birthday is on the 14th, so I got a birthday card and wrote a check for her when we got home. I'm glad he reminded me. Dawn and Stacie both have August birthdays as does Bill. Tim's is in July and Jon's in May.
I'm rereading a favorite paper back book and will lie down with it shortly. I'm hoping it doesn't rain or snow tomorrow so that I can walk over to the library for more books for next week. I try not to get more than 5 and mostly paper backs as they are easier to carry. I usually finish all of them before the next Wednesday.
Mary, I hope you can get that paper work fixed quickly! Bureaucracy make work stuff is a big fat PAIN in the neck (and other areas!).
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi, Gals...
Alpiner....happy belated Anniversary...and glad you had a good time with your hubby and your family. I hope your lungs heal up soon.
Sharon...hurrah on no cart needed!
Sue...things do get mixed up sometimes on who's doing what when. It happens to all of us, I guess.
Mary...sorry your friends had an accident on way to TX. Mary...you'd think your bank would have that on your record when you showed them the death certificate, etc.earlier. What a nuisance for you.
Darlene...yikes! Take care of yourself. I"m glad you got to a doc for antibiotics. This flu thing is NASTY!
Things just kind of got away from me and I haven't been online for a few days.
There's apparently a lot of flu around...lots about it on TV here.
Last night we had gale force winds, so was glad to get back to the condo after dinner out with IA friends. He'd been doing so well...gaining weight...but turns out it was fluid in his lungs. He got some meds at the Heart Hospital in Harlingen and he's lost 23 pounds of liquid!
Ray's gone off to see the movie, the Darkest Hour. I'm here and catching up on reading...actually, re-reading a Rosalind James book from her New Zealand series I enjoy.
Ray and Jim canceled their golf date today....50 and windy isn't pleasant. I notice nobody is on the beach.
We're going to try the Pot Luck tonight here. We asked about what to bring and everyone says "whatever"...so hard to know what's expected. We've made up a tray with ham, cheese, and veggies.
My joints continue to be a problem...colder weather as Darlene said coming and rain, too, so body isn't pleased. Still much better than home where it's going below zero again.
jane
Crazy weather! It was 60* at noon. Now, at 4 pm, it's 38*! Think a front came through????
Sorry you're not getting your usual/expected good weather, jane.
You do read a lot, Sue. I need to go to the clubhouse or the library. I'm reading one John recommended, but am not really enjoying it much. I have 2 others that don't entice me, so guess I'll have to go out.
I just finished PT and did 15 minutes on the bike for the first time. I'm tired though.
Mary, I forgot to comment on the paper work. That is weird that they paid you dividends for 2.5 yrs and then suddenly saw a problem. I hope you get it cleared up quickly.
Sue, it is hard to keep up with birthdays. I hsve so many to keep track of that I'm always having to get cards. Sean's is the 19th. He is the youngest grandson and will be 16!! Where does the time go?
Darlene, hope you get well soon. The flu is awful! The TV news is full of reports of it.
Jane, sounds like you've been busy. Hope the pot luck is good. If the weather is bad, you sure don't want to go out. Talking about your joints, the other night, my right knee was hurting so bad, that is put some Voltaren gel on it. It was like magic and hasn't hurt since. I'm really not supposed to use it when I take it orally, but my RX for oral is 4x day and I only take it 3, so I made an administrative decision! ;) ;) Then I got the 1st injection of Synvisc yesterday, so it's not bothering me in spite of all the rain and forecast of thunder storms. I wish I could take a bath in the Voltaren. My shoulders and back are crying. Sorry about your friend's husband's lung problems. Sounds serious, congestive heart failure maybe? Take care of yourself and avoid the flu.
I think we're eating Voila skilllet dinner tonight. I'm done for the day. Sharon
I saw my primary doctor this morning , he says I'm okay . I told him of my choice concerning my cancer treatment & he said I made a good choice that radiation burns the skin & could do harm to my lungs . He has me taking a probiotic & Milk Thistle for my stomach because of all the meds &'m taking & for my liver . I told him I'm waiting on the PET scan because of my cough , he agreed . I see him again in February . He has seen me through so many lung issues .
Good morning. I've just returned from my Saturday walk to the library. It was only 34* here, but I do have lots of warm clothing left over from 2 tours in Maine, so I was warm enough. I walked faster than usual, too, so that helped. I have enough to read now that should keep me occupied this weekend and probably through Wednesday.
Alpiner, That's good news from your primary doctor. I am surprised though about his comment on radiation burns--but I'm sure he is basing that on his knowledge of you and your body. Let us know how the probiotic and Milk Thistle help. When I had radiation, my oncologist prescribed only what he felt I could tolerate.
Mary, it's only 38* here now and it's already 11:15--and we don't expect it to go much higher. Thank goodness I still have cold weather gear to wear outside. What a pain to have to go over that paperwork with a place that should have had it straightened out more than a year ago. Good luck with making it work for you!
Sharon, I also wonder where time has gone. Nick is now a freshman at LSU and is 19 (I think). His birthday is in October, so he was almost 7 when he was in first grade. Alex is a junior this year at Birmingham Southern U. in Birmingham. He'll be 21 in April. The older I get, the faster time passes!
Jane, enjoy the potluck--and I hope you're getting some warmer weather now. I know you're glad you're not shoveling snow in Iowa!
Darlene, I hope you're feeling better today. The only thing I guess you can do is to stay inside and stay warm. Are you taking any meds to relieve the symptoms?
Enjoy your Saturday, Every Buddy.
Sue
Weather down here in the "Sunny South" is incredible-------prediction is a low of 28 tonight w/ hard freeze Again, as it has been for 2 or 3 days and nights >:( We
certainly are NOT accustomed to those temps.---- HARD FREEZE ADVISORY.
Joy
All this talk about the weather I'm almost sure you don't want to hear this it is Sunny and 53°, the rain starts again on Monday.
All is well here on the Southern Oregon Coast. I took my friend's Staffordshire Bull Terrier to a visit yesterday to have him evaluated with me on the end of the leash, I had to quit not even halfway through the evaluation because he was pulling so hard my back started to hurt. So taking that dog on any visits is a dead issue. Glad to just be taking my Freckles on the visits.
Sue, I have been meaning to answer you about Keith, His diagnosis is Alzheimer's Dementia without the behavioral changes. He has a great long-term memory and can still do the complicated mathematical calculations in his head that he did as an architect. However, his short-term memory leaves much to be desired.
Did I tell you all that DMV said I need permission from my eye dr. to drive? That seems ridiculous to me. But I couldn't read the ey chart at DMV.
Marilyn, glad you're having such nice weather. I'm sure you're a good judge of whether or not a dog is suitable for visiting.
Joy and Sue, it's been colder here, too. It's been a lovely sunny day - from inside. The wind is gusty, and our temperature did not get above freezing today. Margaret and I are going on a trip on the Tennessee Aquarium boat to see the sandhill cranes. We'll be inside, so the cold shouldn't matter, and I think it's going to be sunny. There's a huge flock of sandhill cranes that stop-over near here on their migration route. It's always a big draw around here at this time of year. We'll see how it goes.
Stay warm, Buddies.
SCFSue The radiologist also agreed on no radiation because of the size of the tumor & my age . He asked me how old my Mom was when she passed & told me of what value radiation would be to me . It would offer very little to my life & he said it would not cause my death . I told him I thought I would die of respiratory problems . I have asthma & COPD & one lung is pinched by my ribs from a childhood fall . Yes , my doctor knows my body very well & has kept me going through many respiratory episodes .
I've been to SS and Church, changed into jeans and a sweater and am now waiting for my friend up the street to get back from delivering her grandson to the other grandmother. Cheryl will go to the AU women's game with me which starts at 4:00. I hope she gets here no later than 3:30 as I like to watch the warm-ups.
It's still in the low 40s here and I had to walk up to Cheryl's house and tape a note to her door explaining that I'm ready to go to the game when she gets back. Meanwhile, I'm watching South Carolina Women @ Carolina playing Tennessee which is ahead by 8 points. The best Carolina player has a cast on her leg and one more just was sent to the locker room with another foot injury. It doesn't bode well for Carolina. There are only 7 minutes left in the game.
Have a good rest of your day, Buddies.
Sue
The trip on the Aquarium boat was great. It was in the teens this morning when Margaret and Jesse picked me up, but we were either in the car or the boat, so it wasn't an issue. It was a lovely sunny morning. We found the dock and the boat easily. Getting anywhere over rough ground is always a challenge for me, but it wasn't a long way. Plus I had a cane and Margaret to hold onto. Jesse let us out fairly close, and then went to park the car. I stayed inside the whole trip, but M & J were able to get out on the observation deck for part of the time. The sandhill cranes are magnificent animals, and there are hundreds of them stopping over in the Hiwassee Refuge area. We also saw a few tundra swans, ospreys, hawks, bald eagles, plus our local great blue herons, gulls, and white pelicans. Kate was supposed to go with us, but her long, uphill driveway (in NW Kentucky) was iced over and she couldn't get out. That's why Jesse got to go with us.
Sue, Good luck to your Lady Tigers this afternoon. Of course, my heart is always with our Tennessee gals.
alpiner, glad you and your doc have such a good rapport. That's one of the most important factors in good medical results, IMO.
Looks like everybody (except Marilyn and alpiner, of course), will be getting some really rough weather over the upcoming week. Stay warm and safe, Buddies!
Marilyn...good grief, what happened to your eyes that you couldn’t read the DMV eye chart? Maybe new glasses will fix the problem?
Alpiner....good info from your docs. Your lungs sound fragile.
Sharon...hope your cold / flu is better.
Darlene....how are you doing with the flu?
Mary....sounds like a good trip
Sue....hope you got to the game in time for the warmups.
Joy....very chilly down your way.
We are warmer and winds died down so we were able to walk a mile or so this morning. I can’t believe the people who are constantly in the hot tub or sunbathing by the pool or on the sundeck here on the 7h floor. I’ve never been able to do that...just burned and peeled.
Jane
Mary, that sounds like a wonderful day, something I would really have enjoyed. I love birding, If only I can get my back better, maybe I can go on some of our trails to do some. I keep hoping.
Sue, hope your girls won.
Jane, I might go in the pool or the hot tub, but not for long. I have always been very careful with sun exposure. I suspect they will regret it one day. I'm glad the weather is nice though. It is still very cold (for us) here and even a chance of snow on Wed. OF course, it is only 1" predicted and being Carolina snow will be gone quickly. The only problem is the driving. I'll stay home. I just don't want to be on the snow with southern drivers who don't know how to drive in it.
I didn't go to church or SS although John did. I did do 2 loads of laundry and my PT, but dinner was left over meatloaf from last night + a baked potato.
I heard from Melanie. They got down to AL from near Indpls with their almost semi full of furniture, etc for their "new" home in Citrus Hills, FL. I was so worried about them driving through the mtns, etc. Sangmin drove the moving truck and Melanie followed in their pickup. Now, if they can get the rest of the way south, I'll be relieved. They had a lot of excess furniture from redecorating and beds from the kids' rooms, etc, so they didn't need to buy anything. She said getting all that stuff out of the house decluttered it and ought to make it easier to sell. I do hope that it sells this time when they put it up. It is so big & beautiful and on the lake that it should sell if they ccan get people down from Indy to see it.
It is 3:30 AM. My legs kept waking me up for some reason,, so I got up and took a half of a Tramadol and fixed some hot chocolate. Bout time for me to go back and try again to get to sleep. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. It's pretty chilly here again this morning. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and have a load of laundry in the washer. I'm not going to walk until after Tim's visit. He usually shows up about 10:00 on Monday mornings, and it's almost 9:30 here now. I must have left my cane at church or perhaps in Olyne's car yesterday and I did walk outside without it (went up to Cheryll's to leave a note about the time for the basketball game). She was taking her grandson to his other Gran's home as that lady was keeping him until his Dad returned from a hunting outing.
Our team lost yesterday. The first half was entirely dominated by the other team (Arkansas) who played extremely well, although we "almost" caught up in the second half. I'm sure Coach Flo who never raises her voice during a game, but has a way of expressing herself facially had a good bit to say during the half. Arkansas played well and didn't do what Miss. State did last week--which was keep a VERY LARGE girl under our basket--spending lots of time in that paint thingie--and standing right in the way instead of running up and down like everyone else! So Arkansas won fair and square--disappointing, but not aggravating!
Other than Tim's visit and doing laundry, I don't have much else planned today. When my chores are finished, I'll probably read this afternoon. I think my cleaning ladies are coming tomorrow, but won't know until I get a phone call this afternoon. They will probably have to do their Monday appointments first because of today's MLK holiday.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Went to my regular Dr today..tested me for the flu..it was negative..so guess the first Dr was just thinking that's what it was..my Dr today said it was a bad sinus infection..gave me a stronger AB...musinex and singular...so hoping I get to feeling better and have no reactions from AB...I'm allergic to Penicillin...so have to prescribe something else..we are bracing for the wintry mix coming in tonight.everyone stay safe and warm Darlene
Jane nothing happened to my eyes in the last 3 weeks that I couldn't pass the eye test at DMV. Lots of people are being sent to their eye Dr. to verify that they can drive. My eyes had improved since my exam in June to when I was there the 30th of Dec. So It must be the machine at DMV.
Marilyn....geez, that’s the pits...and expensive if everyone has to end up going to an eye doc for a legitimate exam!
Our IA friends here are having to go home again. He’s bad again....went into diabetic shock and she called 911to take him to hospital. They kept him a day and a half. She’s got him back to the ER today in Harlingen. She’s going to have the car transported back to Iowa, and they’ll fly home. We’ll take them to Harlingen to leave the car and on to the airport to get them on the plane..her daughter is trying for a flght on Thursday. She said no more trips for them. She’s at her wit’s end.
We’re to get the nasty weather Darlene mentioned, too, for the next several days.
If you haven’t seen the news here, Jeanne Lee passed away on Thursday morning. Larry Hanna is going to take her place as Admin as Pat is still ill.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. My cleaning ladies were late this morning at they had to clean a couple of places they missed yesterday when everyone was off work because of M.L. King's birthday. My trash pickup just got here and it's 10:30, usually here about 7:30. So when I go out to walk shortly I'll bring the large can up the driveway.
Jane, I'm sorry to hear about your friends problems with the hubby's health. I hope their trip home was a safe one and he's now under the care of his doctor at home. What a nightmare it must be to have a serious problem when away from home!
Marilyn, will you have to have another test at the DMV or will they accept your eye doctor's exam results? I hope they do as you will be in a fix if your driver's license is restricted.
Darlene, I'm glad you don't have the flu, but it sounds like you need to stay inside and recover. I imagine that you'd love to get outside if it's sunny, but take it easy and hopefully and feel better soon.
Not much else going on for me today. I still have library books I haven't read, so have plenty to keep me entertained. I hope everyone is feeling well and that you have a nice day. It's chilly here, about 45 and the weather channel predicts some snow here tomorrow, so we'll see. I have a garden club meeting tomorrow afternoon at 1:30--a presentation about gardens in England, so hope to enjoy that.
Sue
How sad, Jane. So many of the older SeniorNetters are paassing or have passed. :tickedoff: Good for Larry for taking over for now. Sorry you're getting bad weather. We are too. High of 30 today and to start snowing about 3AM to 10 AM, but I know it will dissipate fast. Warm by the weekend. I'm sorry to hear about your friends. I hope they get home safely and to his own doctor.
Marilyn, that's too bad about having to get a new eye check. John has to have a form filled out by his ophthalmologist everytime he gets his renewed, but then he haS only 8% sight in one eye.
Darlene, even though you feel terrible, I'm glad it isn't flu. I hope you get better quickly.
My cold is much better, barely there. I continue with the Vit C and Flonase at night. Works for me.
Melanie & hubby got to their new home in Fl yesterday. So relieved with all the weather they had to drive through. Lori is back from NYC where she was visiting her younger son & wife, so I'm happy everyone is back where they are supposed to be! :)
As for me, I'm staying in and staying warm. No plans for today. Hope everyone else is ok and has a good day. Sharon
I hope all the sickness passes quickly, with no lingering aftereffects. Not fun!
The snow has started here, but not too much as yet, and the temperature is 34*, so not sticking so far. They are predicting that the roads will be terrible tonight, with the moisture from thawing snow quickly refreezing. I'm assuming I won't be going to swimming in the morning.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Well you all seem to be more active than I am. This cold weather and all the snow is driving me to want to do anything outside or even housecleaning inside.
Just watching movies, reading and a little to much eating. When working I use to think that would be a perfect thing to do after retiring but so boring.
Got caught in a snow blizzard at the grocery store yesterday out on the State highway. Could hardly see my car when I came out of the store. Had left lights on and car battery dead. Asked a man in a truck next to me if he would jump it and I would pay him. He did and only took a second. Didn't want money but i insisted that he took it.
I am out of most ready made in my freezer and so to day going to do the same thing. Make some small meatloaves . I also got about 4 lbs of chicken legs and thighs yesterday. Going to fry some. then also do some in the crock pot with cream chicken and mushrooms. With this weather I seem to be eating to much. Think I may have put a few pounds on as not out walking. But it will come off when the weather gets better.
Did read about Jeanne lee. Such a loss. She helped so many of us over the years. Way back to SeniorNet. But she had been fighting her illness to long. At rest now.
Jane. Glad you are at least getting weather warm enough to be able to walk the beach.
I only ever had a bladder problem twice and both times was for when I went into a Hot tub that was at a hotel we were staying. I just do not trust them at all.
Well off to the library. For You readers I just finished a book that I could not put down. Called "The Stolen marriage" by Diane Chamberlain. I thought it good. Never heard of her before but she does have other books out. So will see if I can find any. Will keep on reading until this weather warms up some. Try to stop binge eating though
Nasty weather just about everywhere except maybe AZ and southern CA. In the 40s, very windy and rain on and off here. I went out at 11:30 to meet with a bunch from our old condo place, but Russo's was short staffed, didn't have our table set aside, so I ate with the gals I go out with when the fellas golf. At least the special on calzones was good.
We're in for the duration...until Friday when we take our friends to the airport to fly home. It was going to be Thursday, but she needed another day to get things organized.
I love myIPAD for times like this...can reread books I have forgotten or download books from the comfort of my couch and read and read. I'm also working on purple baby hats for next year's Nov. Shaken Baby Awareness Month at our hospital at home.
Ray's gone off to the exercise room, but I'm staying put here...watching the waves hit the beach and the palm trees bend in the wind.
jane
Jane, sounds like you've got it made! Too bad the weather is bad, but the inside ambiance sounds great..
Mary, don't you dare go to the Y if it is slick & snowy out!
Jeanne, I had our last big meat loaf Sunday & Monday night and only have a little one left. I have some chicken saute'ed that I could put in a casserole or something, but tonight is going to be salmon salad. I buy a piece of smoked salmon at the grocery, make up a good mixed salad, break or tear up the piece of salmon and sprinkle goat cheese over it and add whatever dressing you like. It really makes a good healthy salad and is quick and easy. If you don't like goat cheese (chevre), you could add some other kind. Melanie sent us a box of various cheeses that she knew we liked including an herbed goat cheese thaat was delicious. On a whim, I added it to the salad and it was great. Since then, we just bought some at the grocery. Not herbed, unfortunately, but still good.
I called my sil (brother's widow) this afternoon. I hadn't talked to her for a while. She is 86 or 87, and needs oxygen when she's out in CO, so I worry about her. I haven't seen her for about 3 yrs, so I'm thinking about flying down in March when the azaleas are out. She and most of the nieces and nephews live in Tallahassee. So pretty there in the spring and I love seeing them all. I shoul.d be better about calling her than I am. Time goes so fast and it is so easy to procrastinate.
Our "pod" (immediate neighborhood) has started a monthly brunch for the ladies. It sounds like such fun, so I signed up for this Friday. The only thing I don't like is that it is at 9:15! That's early for me to get out.
Nothing else going on here. Take care and stay off the snowy roads!!! Jeanne, that includes you!
Sharon
Bright sunshine this morning, but it was +6* on my deck at 8 am. It's "warmed up" to 20* now.
Nasty day at the beach...30 degrees and winds out of the north....rain to come back by evening and all day tomorrow and Friday. Then to be in the 70s! We were both tired last night for some reason and slept late and decided to not rush to make the Wed. Morning “coffee and pastries†gathering. Looks like a reading and knitting day here.
Jane
Brrrr, Mary. That's pretty cold for you. How much snow did you get?
Our snow was to start at 3 AM, but didn't until almost 9 AM. Came down in great big flakes for quite a while, but is coming down now with more normal size. Very wet. About an inch or two so far. John stayed home from bridge today for which I was thankful.
Jane, you have really been having unusually bad weather this year, haven't you? Yuck. I'd stay in too.
And I am! Sharon
We didn't get that much snow, but what we did have didn't melt - so they say the streets are treacherous. It is supposed to warm up some tomorrow, so should be gone by tomorrow afternoon.
Good Day at NOON! I got up at my usual 7:15 and dressed, ate breakfast, read the paper and then went outside and cleaned 4 inches of snow off my car! I was supposed to go to a Garden Club meeting at 1:30, but it has been canceled. So far no city trucks here scraping up snow from our street. My driveway and lawn is covered in the fluffy white stuff. Tim called and told me to stay inside--and I will mostly, but will go out in 10-15 minutes spurts to get rid of some of the snow at least down to the curb so I can get my mail when it's delivered today. The weather channel says it 24* right now. BRRRR!
I'm off to fix lunch and plan an afternoon of reading or perhaps a movie if Hallmark has one I haven't seen. I hope every Buddy is staying warm and inside away from treacherous driving conditions!
Sue
Sharon...we are having a lot of cold...as is just about everywhere, I guess. What sweeps across the country gets us, too, whether we want it or not.
It was good, though, in that Ray and I could go over some internet business...how to check and pay credit card, stock & bank balances, etc. He tends to leave all that to me, but he thinks he needs to look at these things more so he knows how to so it. He does inded.
We went over to the meeting area...and filled up our water jugs. It’s so wonderful to have filtered water available right here and not have to go out to the water machines, esp in this nasty weather.
Sue, you be careful in that snow. You already have a bad leg. There's nothing in the mail but ads & bills. They can wait till tomorrow. Our walks have melted off, so John got ours, but it all went in the round file! We have maybe 3" of snow but it is very wet. Our problem is that it will melt as it gets warmer this afternoon and then freeze into black ice overnight when it's to drop to 14! I have a doctor's appt tomorrow afternoon. I hope it's clear by then.
Jane, that is such a good idea for Ray to become informed about your finances. About a year ago, John decided the same thing. With some help and direction from me, he is now in charge of our finances, but I know everything that is going on. At our ages, both parties need to be in the know.
Mary, you are really a lot colder than we are. Hope it warms up for you soon.
Stay warm and safe, everyone! Sharon
Hi everyone..I'm finally feeling better..still cold...so don plan to walk until the sun warms things up some...mabey by Friday or Saturday..so thankful for family near me..son pops in often and my brother and SIL have shared some food with me and call me very day..hope all the s well n your part of the world...Darlene
Yay! there will be no problem getting my driver's license renewed. My eye Dr. gave me the go-ahead when he filled out the form stating that I do not need glasses for driving.
Yea, Marilyn!! :thumbup:
I've just come inside from chipping ice away from my door and around my car. Still more to do, but I can only work outside at 28* a short while. We would like to use my car tomorrow for lunch and the Kroger trip. I have lots of trees on my lot, so shade around my car which slows the melting. If necessary we can always take Tim's truck, but it is hard for me to get in--a high step.
I'm planning another day of reading and not doing much else. I have a half pizza in the fridge, and will heat that for my lunch along with a blue berry/cottage cheese salad. We were supposed to have bridge at Chicken Salad Chick today, but the hostess chickened out so no bridge. My life is pretty boring these days!
Marilyn, hurray for the permission to continue driving!
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Marilyn....HURRAH on getting your license renewed.
Sue....as Sharon said, be careful in that snow and ice.
Sharon....stay safe in your snow and ice. We’re above freezing now and to get warmer. We take our friends to the airport to fly home tomorrow. They’ve arranged for their car to be picked up at their condo and transported to Iowa. We hope to meet them for supper tonight at their fav place here.
Darlene...glad you have so much family close.
Ray wants to go to the store in Port Isbel, so I need to get dressed for outside.
Jane
On Tuesday I'm having a PET scan . Have you had one ? I was told it takes 2 hours , wondering if that is for just the scan . I had a problem laying for the breast MRI , I hope I can make it through the scan .
alpiner, I've not had a PET scan, so can't help. I hope one of the other gals can.
Sue, this is a good trick to get the ice off your car (not that you need it very often). Put water and rubbing alcohol (about 1/1) in a spray bottle, and spray that on the icy windshield. The ice will melt off very quickly. It really works. I've also heard you can put a drop of liquid dish detergent in it, too, but I haven't tried that. But I agree with the others. You probably don't need to be out where there might be ice on the ground.
jane, glad you're warming up.
Sharon, y'all should be thawing out, too.
It's finally above freezing here, too - after being 10 this morning - they're saying up to the mid40s today. I'm planning to get to the Y tomorrow morning! I hope Jeanne and Ginny Ann are starting to thaw out, too - they've certainly been hit the hardest.
Hi Gals, I just got back from getting my 2nd Synvisc injection in my "good" knee. Hurts going in but not afterwards. Roads were clear and dry although there is still snow on unpaved areas. I hate letting Bunny out becauase it gets matted in her long leg hair and is hard to dry out. John is gone getting the groceries for me today.
Darlene, glad you're feeling better and that so many of your family could check on you. That flu is deadly!
Hurray, Marilyn, that you got your doctor's approval of your driving. I'm sure it was a big relief.
Sue, leave the car alone and let your son help you get in the truck. A little footstool would help too.
Jane, glad your weather is warming up too. Your friends are going back to IA awfully early.
Mary, I know you will be glad to go swimming again, but be careful if there is any icy spots left.
Alpiner, I have had a PET scan. Yes, it takes 2 hours. Dress very warmly and comfortably. They keep it like a refrigerator in there. Part of the time they have you sitting in a recliner with the lights out, I think after they inject or have you drink a solution. It has been nearly 20 yrs since I had mine. It will scan your whole body and pinpoint any cancer cells that might be hiding there. Good luck for a good scan. Tell them about your back. Maybe they can pad the gurney.
Sue, none of us seem to have too exciting lives these days. I have to go in and do PT and ride the bike in a few minutes, then I will read. Tomorrow I do have the community brunch. Sharon
A cold, wet, windy day here...what else is new, huh!!
We did venture out to HEB (grocery store) and WalMart for my prescription, then back here for lunch.
The rain/drizzle started as we were getting back to WalMart to pick up the 'script. I'd dropped it off earlier, went to the grocery and stopped back.
Waiting now for my hair to dry before we go out for supper.
jane
It finely got up to 29 deg. today . I went to the grocery store and was aiming to take books back to the library. Still was to cold to be out long. I just left them in my car and as they are now saying 39 deg for tomorrow I plan on doing a little more running around.
Mary. I had forgotten about the Rubbing Oil mix to spray on car windows. Took ages the other day to defrost. Still will most probably need to do it again and so will mix up a bottle.
Jane. You are sure not getting the best of weather yet are you? But at least you are not having to shovel snow or get it done as you would be doing at home. Hope you warm up soon. I know that family in Houston are tired of the cold. Still down to 22 deg. there last night. She is have to heat that big house. Stables and Kennels. Their Utilities bill will be really something this month. Usually they are paying over $1500 for Airconditioning.
Good morning, Buddies. It's still very chilly here this morning, but supposed to warm up--and the Weather channel is saying it will go up to 40 in Lanett--a town not far from us. So perhaps we'll get some warmer temps today.
Jon and Stacie called this morning to catch up on their news and mine--neither had anything exciting to report, but it was good to hear from them. They are expecting Nick home tomorrow afternoon from LSU. He rides home with a friend who also lives in the N.O. area.
I'm expecting Tim and Kris in about an hour. Neither are working today and we'll go to lunch and Tim will take me to Kroger afterwards--Kris might go, too, although I expect she'll just go back home.
Not much else to report. I still have some ice on the shady area of my driveway, so hope some sunshine gets on that part and it melts a bit.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
I sure hope the weather improves everywhere after this week. I don't like this cold!! Our snow is half melted. Bunny is enjoying running around and sniffing everything, but then I have to get her dry!
I had a nice time at the pod breakfast today and had a chance to talk with some gals I hadn't seen for a while. One of my bridge friends and neighbor called and offered to take me, so that was nice even though I could have driven myself.
Nothing else going on here. Sharon
Warming up a little here also. Going to head out soon to the library. with all the flu going around I don't know if picking up books is the thing to do right now. Maybe just spray my book bag and make sure have the spray on hands. Wash when back home. They now are saying the flu vaccine only 25% so it doesn't hurt to not trust it to much. Think I am turning into a Hypochondriac. But as the doctors and nurses are catching it it pays to be.
Margaret saw the oncologist today. She is NOT going to have to have chemo. :hb2: She is going to have four weeks of radiation, and then will have oral hormonal treatment after that.
Yeah Margaret !!! :thumbup:
Good morning, Buddies. It's 10:30 here and I'm still piddlin' around. I am planning to go outside shortly and drag some downed limbs down to the curb for Monday's trash pick up. I woke up about 8:15 and stayed in bed another hour to finish reading a favorite book I'd started before bedtime. As usual the ending was great after lots of conflict, so I was happy once again. It was a Susan Elizabeth Phillips--and almost all she has written are really good yarns with happy endings. (If you like that sort of thing!)
I usually walk over to the library on Saturday and it is only open until 1:00, so I'm probably not going to make it today. I'll be rereading other favorites and watching basketball on TV. Mostly men's games on today, though.
Mary, HURRAY! I am so happy for Margaret (and you, too) for the good news. I had radiation treatment and maybe some hormonal, too, but can't remember that far back. I found my cancer in 1996. I took some medication, can't remember the name, but think it's the same that Jane took after her BC. Maybe she'll remember and enlighten us.
Sharon, it's great to have friends who want to take us to meetings and luncheons, isn't it? I know that I appreciate mine since I'm still not cleared for driving. Every time I go outside to do something out there, I look at my car and want to cry! I'll have to get this brace off my leg first.
Alpiner, I hope you're having a good day plus feeling well. Are you anywhere near the fires in California? We lived 3 years in Monterey and 2 in San Diego in the late 60's, early 70's and enjoyed it, but went back to Maine after Bob returned from Vietnam and a tour in Monterey at the Naval Post Graduate School.
Have a good day, Buddies, especially those looking in. GinnyAnn, we haven't heard from you in a long time. Check in and let us know how you're coping with snow and ice up there in Ohio!
Sue
Hi Gals, Wonderful news about Margaret, Mary. So glad.
Sue, I think you took tamoxifen. I took Femara after chemo and radiation & surgery. I could have driven myself yesterday, but it's more fun to go with a friend. I know you must be so aggravated at not being able to drive. That represents a level of independence that we all treasure.
Jeanne, I think you're right to fear the flu. I never thought about the books being contaminated. Maybe that's where I got my cold. Take caare of yourself.
We talked to Sean last night. He has started driver's ed classes and also the track season. He's really growing up on us.
Melanie sent a couple pics of their new house. The kitchen is much bigger than I expected. I look forward to seeing it all.
No plans here today except to make some beef and noodles for dinner. It sounds like such ccomfort food after all this cold. It is to get to 55 today though! A real heat wave.
I agree, Ginny, it's been too long since we've heard from you. Check in.
Jane, I hope your weather is better today. Sharon
HURRAH for Margaret!!!! :hb2: :hb2: :hb2:
Beautiful day here...big yellow thing up in the sky...and it feels SOOO good. It was quite foggy this morning, but gone by the time left with the fellows for golf at 9:00am. A bit before that there was a loud bang and the power went out. Blown out transmitter, apparently. Luckily the elevators and hall lights still worked on a back up generator and the north tower wasn't affected. However, we're in the south tower! I went out to the Dollar Store and then stopped at grocery for the diet rootbeer I like...and then it upset in the back of the car and one rolled out when I opened the hatch. SMASH! So I had a lot of glass to pick up from the parking lot. Came up and got my broom and dustpan and finished cleaning that up.
Then off for a walk and it was a short one when the hip began to hurt. Now back with balcony door open and watching the kids in the pool and the Gulf.
Our Iowa friends made it to Mpls...and missed their connecting flight, I suspect as it was leaving 2 minutes after they were scheduled to arrive. She said they'd get a motel, rent a car today and head home. The next flight from Mpls to Moline is Monday, so she wanted to get home. I'm hoping to hear from her soon.
I have some chicken salad in the fridge, so think that'll be lunch today...probably scalloped potatoes and ham for supper.
jane
Mary..good news on Margaret..and also Marlyin on her eyes...Jane beautiful day here as well...already walked and the sun felt so good...I have 4 more days of AB left for my sins infection...be glad to complete that...I think it was allergies also ..used almost 3 boxes Kleenex...mabey we sure start wearing masks when we go out..until flu season is over,,have a great week end..Darlene
Great News MaryZ. Now you can go back to sleeping good again. Glad all turned out the way it did. Taking Meds much easier I am sure. Bet she is a happy lady today. Nothing worries people more than the word. "C".
It was suppose to be up to 50 today. Didn't arrive or at least it has been dark and dreary out. I haven't even dressed yet. doubt I will. Maybe tomorrow will be the warm day.
Sue. I just do not know how you are doing all this work around the yard. Bet your people next door are watching from their windows and thinking the same thing. The brace on your leg must not stop you bending. Surprise then that Dr. will not let you drive. Is it your left or right leg?
I have a problem I need to find a fix for now. My Oven. With having so many gadgets I can use for cooking it has not been used for at least 6 years. Was new about then. I have pans stored in it. So today I went in with the thought of cleaning it out. So shocked. Around the sides and inside the door I found rusty. Wonder what will clean that off.
Like any ideas.....
SCFsue We are far from the fires , 35 miles east of San Diego in the foothills . The fires are almost out the last time I heard .
Beautiful Sunday morning here. I need to get my "get up and go" going and get a walk in. At noon, we're to meet friends up at the old condo complex for a bit and then I want to be home to watch the football games.
Jeanne...I don't know what would work on the rust. You may need to check with an appliance dealer.
Darlene...hope you're getting this beautiful day, too, in your part of Tx.
jane
Hello, Buddies. I was expecting to go back to church to a funeral at 2:00, but when Olyne dropped me off after church she told me that one of her friends in her neighborhood is picking her up and Bonney and my other friends planned to stay at BK until time for the funeral. I'll send a donation in Jean's memory to the church and that will have to be it. I doubt that I will be missed.
I cleaned up brush and other stuff from my backyard yesterday morning and watched basketball games in the afternoon. So didn't get much done in the house, but my cleaning ladies will be here again next week, so I'm not sweating it. Since I'm not going back to church for the funeral I'll probably read and watch basketball this afternoon. Tim will come by in the morning and we've planned a trip to my bank which is not far from the library, so when our business is finished, I'll just have him drop me off at the library and I'll walk home afterwards.
It's still bright and sunny here today, but temps still in low 60's which is a major improvement over last week. I still have traces of snow in my yard.
Sharon, you're right. It was Tamoxifen. I'd forgotten. My short term memory is troubling.
Jane, I'm glad you're seeing that big yellow sun in your sky. I'm happy to see it here and since I'm not attending the funeral, may get out a walk a bit. I still haven't changed clothes, but will soon.
Darlene, I'm trying to avoid places where people are, except for church. I have had my annual flu shot and also a pneumonia booster and sure don't want to get either one. Our newspaper says the flu is rampart here in our area--but church was full this morning.
Jeanne, I can walk fairly well with the brace, but bending that leg is not easy. It's my right leg and that's why I can't drive my car as I would have to use the right leg for the gas AND the clutch! The neurologist has dismissed me but told me that until the nerves in my back heal, I can't drive. So far they seem to be the same.
Alpiner, I'm glad you don't have the fires nearby. The destruction looks devastating.
I'm off to change clothes and watch some basketball games--and maybe even an NFL game. I do have a book I'd like to finish today. So I'll read also.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Glad it is warming up everywhere! Enough of that freezing weaather. It's 70 or close to it here today. (But I'm still cold!)
John is coming down with a cold, probably from me, so he stayed home from church, but I went to both SS and church. I have beef cooking in the crockpot and plan to add noodles to it later.
Nothing else going on here.
Jane, have you ever tried putting a tennis ball over your sore place and pushing it up against the wall and holding it for 5 minutes? The therapist told me about it and it works--at least for a while. Too bad about your power outage and your broken root beer bottles. I seldom drink soft drinks, but if I do, it's root beer.
Hi Sue, I'm sorry to hear that there is no improvement in your back & nerves. It's been a long time.
Sharon
Sharon...thanks for the tennis ball suggestion for the lower back muscles.
We walked today and then went up to the old condo complex to play that bean bag game. Not something I'd want to do again...boring and it seemed to go on forever. It was nice to see the gang, though. I'm going to pick the wives up next Tues. for lunch while the husbands are golfing.
I'm watching football now, and will be putting a pizza into the oven soon for supper while we cheer for Vikings in the Vikings-Eagles game. The winner will play...again....the New England Patriots.
jane
Monday Morning Greetings!
It's looking to be a nice day here and I'm sort of functioning. I'm NOT a morning person, and it takes quite a bit for the creaky muscles and joints to get awake and work. We've had breakfast and Ray is off to church to see if they found the hat he lost in the parking lot. It's not a big deal, but he seems to think it is. :coolsmiley: [I mean it's a ball cap....one of about 20 he has at home. And he found another one in his golf bag and he has a Tilly, so it's not as if his bald head is "naked" out there. ::)]
I don't have anything except chores around here to do today...the usual we all have...laundry, some sweeping and moping,, etc.
Have a good Monday!
jane
Jane, I hope the tennis ball helps. I know some others who use it. Funny about men and their hats! John has to have a hat on all the time outside too because of his mostly bald head. Lunch with the girls sounds like fun. I'm glad your weather is better.
Ours was 69 yesterday and sunny, but I didn't get out except for church. It's a little overcast today and about 62. Forecast for rain tonight and tomorrow. Hope we get it as we are already 1.5" short for this month. We had very little in the fall as well and are considered in a moderate drought area. It seems like there is either too much or too little.
I did 2 loads of laundry yesterday and have another load in now with still another to follow! John tends to bring all his dark pants in at once which makes for an extra load. I did make the beef and noodles and mashed potatoes for dinner last night and have enough left over for dinner tonight, so won't have to cook.
I need to go do PT and take a walk in a bit. Jane, I'm like you--NOT a morning person.
Hi to everyone who pops in. Sharon
It's been a crazy day for me - unlike my usual do-nothing days. I went to swimming and coffee. Then to the doctor for my 6-month check. I got the second pneumonia shot, concern about my blood pressure (may have to increase the strength of my Rx), and appointment for July. Then about 45 minutes with my financial counselor. I'm working on getting that last investment John had that we thought had been tended to. We got it mostly done, and there are some papers and signatures I need to gather to send in with the filled-out forms. And then it was lots of phone calls, with call-backs coming sometime. Sighhhh.
I've typed this three times now, and it's disappeared, so I'll just post it.
Hugs to all the Buddies - and Happy Monday.
Jane. What made me think . Lucky Jane no housework for the next 3 months when basking in Texas. You are doing more than me. I just can't get into the mood. I keep the Kitchen, Bathroom and bedrooms good but as for dusting and floors keep passing them up. Soon as weather get better will just get the whole place put in order.
Sue I did take a good look at my yard and what a mess. Branches all over and where all the leaves come from I don't know. Put heavy jacket on and got out there. For own thing the garbage man came today and had to pull my big garbage can to curb. Something had been getting into it and all the bags had been torn apart . What a mess. Usually can carry them to curb as garbage Holder is so big . Plastic on wheels. He said that squirrels had chewed a hole in the side under the lid and getting in that way. And here I had been feeling sorry for them and trowing seed out in the yard. Will end that and I have patched up the hole. I had thought Raccoons lifting lid and had put a rock on it
Dark and raining today even though in the 50s.
Good evening, Buddies. Tim and I were out and about in the rain this morning. We went to his bank, my bank, and my safe deposit box to check on my paper work, CD's, etc. All was in good order. He is a co-signer on my box and could have gone there alone, but he likes me to be present when he needs to check on something. Afterwards he took me to the library and I picked up enough books to last until Saturday.
I've been reading this evening and tried to watch a women's basketball game, but Mississippi State was stomping all over LSU, so I turned to the music channel and continued reading. I have bad feelings about MSU after our girls game with them a week or so ago. The coach puts a girl who is at least 6'6" tall in the lane who moves out when the refs are looking but pretty much stays under the basket whenever the opposing teams have the ball. He also lets his team roll their shorts up under their undies -- Coach Flo (our coach) would never let her team do that! He yells at them a lot, too, Coach Flo prefers a dark look with no loud yelling! Our gals know when she means business.
I'm off to bed to read some more. I have to get up early tomorrow as I have to go to Azalea Place for the luncheon bridge. I'm the hostess and have to take goodies for nibbling after we eat lunch and are playing. Also have to take envelopes with the cash prizes. Thank goodness my turn only comes every 12 months!
Good night, Buddies.
Sue
It sounds like everyone was busy yesterday with one thing or another. I haven't been very productive. I was up till 3:30 last night, so am dragging today, but had to get up at 8:00 because my cleaning girl was coming. A mixed blessing. I did get the laundry done yesterday and have the sheets in now. Sandra will remake the bed with them.
Mary, you were especially busy yesterday. I do hope you get all your paperwork done for that investment. Don't like to hear that your BP is up. Not good. That is probably the only thing I don't have wrong with me!! Glad you're back to swimming with your buds. I know you enjoy that.
Jeanne, be careful working out in the yard. You don't want to fall or get sick. We learned a long time ago not to feed the squirrels. If they want to eat the seed that falls out of the feeders, okay, but generally, Bunny keeps them at bay.
It rained some last night, but not nearly enough. It was 62 while ago! Back to the 50's the rest of the week.
Sue, glad you got stocked up on books again. Good that Tim includes you in the financial things instead of trying to take over like some kids do.
Marilyn & Ginny Ann, check in. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. Just a quickie here. I'm bathed, dressed, and ready to go to my bridge game at Azalea Place (a retirement residence) where I play once a month. I'm the hostess, so had to prepare the prize envelopes and take some candy to put on the bridge tables after we eat lunch--still need to do that. Thank goodness I only have to do this once a year. Most of the members live at Azalea Place and Brownie, our leader, called all of them, so I didn't have to do that. I hope the lunch is better than last time. A.P. has new management and unfortunately they lost their best cook and servers--so it's been mediocre at best.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue (p.s. it's sunny, but very chilly here today!)
i JUST SAW ON fb THAT TODAY IS jANE'S BIRTHDAY!!
WISHING YOU THE BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!
AND MANY MORE!
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Sharon
MaryZ-----Please share the name of your blood pressure medicine. I have been on 2 different ones lately.
JOY
Sharon. Which Jane is having a birthday today?
Joy, I take Irbesartan (I think that's the generic name). It includes a diuretic. I take the smaller dose now, but my doc indicated she might increase the dosage if my BP didn't stay down on my home checks.
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Joy, I take Nifedipine 30mg extended release.
Hi everyone, sorry I have bee awol for a few day of writing but I did come to read all your posts. I have been doing the practice tests for the Drivers test and have only missed 1 so I think I am ready to go to DMV.
Happy Birthday Jane
MaryZ and Marilyn:
Marilyn: I take Nifedepine also-
Mary Z: never heard of the one you are taking.
I also take Atenol and Losartan.
JOY >:(
Marilyn, hope all goes well at the DMV.
Joy, I'm not familiar with the names of any of the others you mentioned. I don't have any problems with mine, and have been taking it for a number of years.
My friend, Tina, is here visiting from upstate NY. She'll be here until Sunday - I don't what we'll be doing. I'm glad our weather is going to be nice the rest of the week.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Happy Birthday Jane...Darlene
Thanks for the birthday greetings. Yesterday was nice....lunch out with the "girls" and then dinner out with hubby. Cards and phone calls, too, so a good day.
This morning we went to the Wed. coffee and we both won "prizes" ....Ray got a box of candy, and I got a 500 piece puzzle. It's nice for the rainy days.
It's raining this morning, but warm...and I have a hair appt at 1:00. Time for a haircut.
I, too, take Losartan for my blood pressure.
Laundry to do here, too, after the hair appt.
Have a good Wed!
jane
Happy Birthday, Jane, and many more! I hope today in "Paradise" is a beautiful one for you and Ray. Enjoy your day. (I just saw your post and am happy you're having a good day. Woo Hoo on winning prizes at the Wed. coffee.)
Mary, what fun to have a visit from Tina. I hope the weather stays nice so you can get out and about if you all want to do that. How long will she stay?
Hi Darlene, I hope you're feeling well and having a good day, too!
Hi Joy. I see by your post that you aren't crazy about taking meds, either! I guess we just have to suck it up and do what the doctors say--but Yuck, anyway!
Marilyn, I'm keeping my fingers crossed and praying that you'll do well on the Driver's test as it is so important that you can continue driving since Keith should NOT get under the wheel! Keep us posted.
Hi Sharon. What are you doing today? I hope feeling much better and getting all your exercises in.
I'm playing bridge at 1:00 this afternoon. Olyne called about an hour ago as she had a cancellation and our regular subs couldn't make it. I gave her Bonney's phone number and hope she reaches her. This is Bonney's regular Wednesday morning duplicate club at the Rec Center and she usually joins some military wives for lunch afterwards. They are usually finished by 12:45, so she should be finished in time.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. I didn't get up until almost 8:00 this morning as I wanted to finish a book I was reading last night and stayed up past my bedtime! I've had breakfast, been outside to drag downed limbs down to the curb, read the paper, and now it's almost 11:00. Tim is coming by about 1:00 this afternoon. We need to go to my bank and do some paperwork there. So we're not having lunch together this week. Tomorrow I have a lunch date with Kris and Ard.
It's still pretty chilly here, I haven't checked the temperature on the Weather Channel, but it's got to be in the 40's. I did work up a sweat dragging the downed limbs to the curb, though. Two of them were pretty long and I couldn't find the saw I needed to cut them into smaller pieces. I'm afraid the trash pick up on Monday will just leave them lying out there!
Bridge was fun at Olyne's yesterday. I had a couple of good hands, but mostly so-so hands and didn't win any of the prizes--not even low score! (which is "get your quarter back". We are really high stake bridge players here!). Olyne served a yummy apple tart after the second round and it was enjoyed by everyone. Sara, one of our regulars, wanted to talk to me before we left. My cardiologist will do the same heart surgery on her as I had done this past year--and I was happy to tell her that I'm doing very well post surgery--able to walk good distances by myself, do simple chores, cook, laundry, etc. and I think (and hope) it relieved her mind.
Mary, I'm glad you and Tina are having nice weather for her visit. Enjoy!
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi everyone...slow Thursday here...having walked yet...it's trying to rain.....Sue...I will be going to the library this afternoon...got to have more books...Marlyin..why do you have to do the driving test....I thought it could just be renewed. May be different where u live...Happy Thursday...Darlene
We tried to walk outside, but the wind was strong with a real bite to it, so we went to the exercise room instead and used the treadmills. We also watched two couples playing handball for a bit.
After getting our 30 min in on the treadmill, we went to Russo’s for their Thursday pizza special and then on to the grocery. The joints and muscles are aching more each hour, so I think Darlene is sure right about rain coming. We are planning on a quiet afternoon of reading.
Jane
Darlene. Now here in Illinois after 84 have to get a new license every year. Darn it. I don't understand why as other State like Texas it seems like every ten years after age 80. Here at 80 it is 2 years. Don't take a written one but just take a driving one all around town.
I would think if not had a accident for years and your Insurance accepts you then they should ease up on it. They want to get money here anyway they can. License plates keep going up and up every year.
Hi Gals, sorry I'm late posting. I slept till 8:30 and was planning to go to the grocery early, but my back was hurting, so took a tramadol and waited for it to work. Got there about 11:30. I walked and pushed the cart and did it all by myself as John has 2 morning appts. When I got home he was back and brought everything in for me. By the time that was put away and I had finished lunch, it was about time to go to the doctor's for my last synvisc injection. It really hurt this time, as it is now full of gel. I put ice on it when I got home. I was really tired with all the walking.
Sue, glad your bridge was fun. Please be careful dragging those branches around. It was sunny & 50 here today, but some wind.
Jane, so glad you had a good day yesterday and won the prizes, etc. The treadmill is a good alternative when it is cold and windy out. I could go to the gym to use one, but I usually just use my bicycle instead.
I don't take BP meds per se, but I am on Coreg (cardividoral) for my cardiomyopathy. That holds the blood pressure down to some extent, but mine tends to be low anyway. At one time they put me on Losartan, but I had some reaction to it and quit it.
I have to renew my license every 5 yrs, but just an eye test and renewal. I don't know what the rules are after age 80, but next renewal, I'll find out! I also have to get the "Real ID" driver's license next year if I don't want to use my passport to fly.
Mary have fun with Tina. It's always good to visit with old friends for an extended period.
Hi to Darlene. Enjoy reading all your new books.
I had fun at bridge yesterday too, but finished in the middle. Made one small slam, but unfortunately hadn't bid past game! Sharon
Just a quickie to say good night. Tim and I went to an early lunch at our favorite Mexican place not far from my house and also Kroger, so we got our shopping done early, too. Tomorrow I'm going to lunch with Kris and Ard about 12:30. I think we're going to Chappy's deli (the place Tim won't go anymore, but we gals like). We won't go until about 12:30 as Ard still works at the hospital on Friday until noon and they'll drive over here from there.
Sleep well Buddies.
Sue
I had the PET scan on Tuesday , the worst part of it was getting the radio active dye injection . It took 3 jabs , first she said it was her fault , second was mine because I moved . Both of those were in my arm , last one was on the back of my hand . She pushed & pushed & the needle wouldn't go in & when it did it hurt like crazy ! The scan was in close quarters but I got through it okay .
When I went into the waiting room my husband jumped out of the chair with his arms out & said "now we can eat !" He had the room laughing . He had breakfast but I had to fast .
We are having a good visit. A mutual friend who has also moved away came in town to visit, too. So we've done lots of talking (and eating). Tina left some stuff in a storage unit here, and has been going through it and deciding what to keep and what to pitch, so that's kept her busy, too. Sue and Margaret will be coming in tomorrow - Margaret for the day, and Sue for overnight so she can head home to SC from here. It'll be crowded in my place for a little while. :smitten:
My driver's license and passport were both renewed when I turned 80 - and both (as I remember) were for 10 years. I was surprised at the driver's license. But I just did it on line, and they used the last photo that they had in cyberstorage for it. I always use my passport for airline ID in any case. I know SC has had to change theirs.
alpiner, hope all is well with the scan.
Sharon, I hope the synvisc continues to work for you, and that the initial pain lets up soon.
Sue, I'm with the others - take it easy on that yard work. You certainly don't want to fall again.
jane, I do envy you the beach - even on the cold rainy days. Have you reserved for next year?
Lots of Buddy Hugs from here!
Good morning, Buddies. I have the weather channel on this morning and so far our temperature is in the high 40's and supposed to get up into the 60's tomorrow. I've been outside to pick up the paper and read it as I was having breakfast. I've started the dishwasher and also have a load of wash in the washer, so will probably read until Kris and Ard get here about 12:30 to go to lunch at Chappy's Deli.
Afterwards I'll probably read and watch basketball games. I am reading a Nora Roberts novel and might finish it today. Other than folding and putting away the laundry and the clean dishes, I don't have much in the way of household chores to do.
Alpiner, I'm glad the PET scan is finished, but sorry about the problem with the injections. I hope you get the results of the scan soon.
Mary, I'm glad you and Tina are having fun--and that she's getting her storage thingie cleaned out. I'll bet you'll be glad to see Sue and Margaret, too. I miss my sons who live so far away, but phone calls help--and both call at least once a week. Tim has been a great help here--I don't think I could have made it by myself at home without him.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I'm off to put laundry into the dryer and will read until Kris and Ard arrive.
Sue
Yes, we've put down our deposit for next year.
Mary...glad you're enjoying your time with Tina and friends.
Foggy, foggy morning at the beach. We walked the beach for a bit...Ray went on further than I did...and I came back and put my feet in the hot tub.
Laundry is going and we'll get the sheets back on the bed in a bit.
Nothing else exciting here.
jane
Good almost afternoon, Buddies. I've just been putzing around and reading this morning. I want to finish a book I'm reading and get over to the library before it closes at 2:00, but might not make it. I won't be able to get over there tomorrow as it doesn't open until 2:00 on Sunday and I have a basketball game at 4:00.
It's warmer today, but still chilly to me. Not much else going on here on Saturday except men's basketball on TV. I see that I've already missed the first half of the South Carolina game, so I'm going to bring my lunch into the den so I can watch the second half. We're behind a bit, but I hope we can catch up. The game is being played in Columbia, so that's a help.
Have a nice Saturday, every Buddy.
Sue
Sunday morning and all the “foggies†are gone.
A quiet Sunday on tap here. Have a peaceful and joyful day!
Jane
Good morning, Jane, and Every Buddy looking in. It is rainy and dreary here this morning. I woke up at the usual 7:00 a.m. and have had breakfast, dressed for church and talked to Olyne on the phone after reading the newspaper. We are not going to the breakfast meeting in Baird Hall this morning. So I'm dressed and ready at 9:15 and she will pick me up about 10:30--probably might have to park across the street in the Methodist lot. I met the guest pastor yesterday afternoon at the library. She was there with one of our members who was waiting for the AU Hotel which is across the street from the church to open for registration. He was showing her some of the downtown area. There was a pot luck dinner last night at 5:00 in Baird Hall, but I didn't go and neither did Olyne.
I have a women's basketball game at 4:00. My friend will pick me up between 3:15 and 3:30. We'll sit in my seats as hers are not as good as mine and she will give her ticket to someone who is waiting to buy one. Yesterday AU men played here and the entire arena was full. We won't even have 2 sections filled, maybe less because of the rain. It amazes me that fans will attend every thing a guy plays, but not women's events! However, our guys are #1 in the SEC now, so that's another reason fair weather fans will be there!
I'll come home after the church service and get into jeans and a sweat shirt for our game. I'll probably start another book I got from the library yesterday. I finished the Mary Balogh book I started yesterday afternoon.
GinnyAnn, I'd sure like to see a post from you!
Have a peaceful Sunday, Buddies.
Sue
Tina left this morning, so it's much quieter around here. It was a great visit. She had gotten a storage unit for some stuff when she moved from here two years ago, and her main plan was to see what was there and to get it emptied. It took a lot of work and research on her part, but she finally was able to get it shipped by UPS. She got the stuff taken to them, and they will pack and ship it for a reasonable price. In the meantime, we went out to dinner each evening to a variety of places with different friends. And Sue and Margaret were here yesterday, so that was extra-special. I have to say there may be a nap coming up this rainy afternoon. It will feel good, too, to get back to swimming in the morning.
Did I mention about Margaret? She's having four weeks of daily radiation, starting tomorrow. She's ready to "get it on and get it over with".
Sue, I hope your gals do well today.
jane, glad you're getting some nice weather. We've got a good week coming up, but there's been a mention of s**w on Friday. I hope it's just flurries.
Greetings to Marilyn, Darlene, alpiner, Joy, Ginny Ann - and all our other Buddies!
Sharon, has the Synvisc injection kicked in? I hope so.
Hi Gals. I was busy much of yesterday. Both John and I were chosen to write Lenten devotions. This is the 3rd yr I've done it and the 2nd for John. We got those written, edited, typed and emailed to the stewardship committee chair. I also messed with John's computer some and then he wanted new business cards because our email addresses have changed. The last time I tried to print some, the card stock wouldn't feed through the printer intake, but that must have been my old printer as it did fine this time. I have our pictures on the cards, so wanted them in color. John uses them more than I do with his new bridge friends.
Today, we went to SS & church, of course. Our pastor and several members left this week on the Israel trip. I hope they stay safe. It was raining fairly hard when we left church. Since then, I've finished reading the paper, put in two loads of laundry, ate lunch, and put together a chicken/noodle casserole for dinner. I hope it is good. It's a Sherry Surprise, not from a recipe.
Mary, I bet you're napping now. It's always tiring having company, however much you enjoy them. I dozed off some while I was reading the paper.
Sue, hope your girls win. Nice that you have a friend to accompany you. (& take you).
Jane, hope your weather is nice today. Have a blessed Sunday.
Hi to everyone else. Sharon
Our Auburn ladies played really well and although they started out slowly, they roared to a big win over Alabama. Lots of Alabama fans were sitting in my section and their children were yelling insults at our players--which might have been what fired us up!
Mary, it sounds like Tina managed to get lots taken care of before she went home. I know you enjoyed her visit. I'm glad Margaret's radiation is starting and hope all goes well with it. The four weeks will go by faster than she realizes it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good results. Keep us posted.
Sharon, you've had a busy weekend. I hope you rest well tonight.
Take care, every Buddy.
Sue
Sharon, I'm so sorry you could not join your pastor group and come for a cup of coffee!
That would have been fun to meet like that.
I have another friend from Sweden that comes with her church group and it is always a pleasure to meet. I hope your group will have some sunshine: the rain seems to have finally relented.
Good morning, Buddies. It's a pleasure to see you here, Bubble! I hope Sharon's friends have a nice trip to Israel, too. Come back and visit us soon.
It's nice and sunny here and I've managed to clean up the kitchen after breakfast and paper reading, but other than my shower and dressing, not much else. I have been outside to bring the trash barrel back up the driveway and the smaller containers for paper goods into the house. Tim usually comes by on Monday mornings to see if I'm OK and also to check up on paper work. We're beginning to collect items for my income tax. He's been in touch with my accountant and thankfully she'll take care of it again.
I've been over to the fence consoling my new neighbor's very large dog. He is unhappy to be inside his enclosure although he has food and water. I'm hoping he'll be come accustomed to his new home soon and be content when his owner is at work. It'll take a while, I think. He could probably get outside the fence if he were out of his enclosure.
Have a good day, Buddies. I'll probably be back later in the afternoon.
Sue
Hi Gals, Bubble, wouldn't that be fun to meet in person and in Israel. I have met many of the former Sr Netters and Bosom Buddies and it's always special. My husband went on the same trip 2 yrs ago and found it very spiritual and uplifting. Of course, I would have liked to accompany him, but between my back and my knees, I was unable to do the required walking. I am just now recovering from a knee replacement and my back is somewhat better, so maybe sometime in the future I will be able to make the trip. Where, specifically, do you live?
I've been busy this AM too. I fixed aa bigger breakfast than usual, dressed, did my PT, organized all my meds and supplements, took care of some business, and am not just getting in here. We got our gas bill today! OMG! I have had such a time of being cold due to my thyroid problems, we've kept the thermostat set at 75 during the daytime. Consequently, our bill was $199!! I sure hope my new thyroid starts showing results soon.
Sue, my tax sstuff is coming in too, but I will have to download a questionnaire from our accountant's web site, fill it out when I get everything, and then submit it to the accountant. I hate doing that, but at least I don't have the responsibility of filling out the tax forms and bear the burden if it's wrong. I keep a folder for all the receipts, etc that are tax deductible throughout the year and then add the end of the year statements, so I don't have to scavenge for things. You're lucky to have Tim to help you with all of it. I don't know if John will help me this year or not. At one point, he said he needed to learn what I did since he has taken over the finances, but I don't know if he will. Normally, I would begin on it next week when he is in HH for the tournament, so I need to check with him.
I imagine Mary's been swimming and coffeeing and Jane has been walking and washing, their usual Monday activities.
I did two loads yesterday, so just have to fold later today. Hi to all. Have a good day. Sharon
Sharon, I live on the coast: Netanya, a touristic town with the best beach.
Bubbles, I'll have to look that up on John's map. Since this is the pastor's tour, there are set places to go, all with religious significance, so doubt that it would stop there unless it is near something, but I have no idea whether my back will get strong enough to do extensive walking or not. The ortho also says I need my other knee replaced within a year or two, so it doesn't look real likely I'll get there. I'm just glad I got to see Jerusalem and Bethlehem on an excursion from a cruise ship back in 1992, but it was only for a few hours. Better than nothing though.
Our rain finally stopped although the clouds are really threatening, but I took the chance to take my fuzzy friend for our short walkie. I went 2 houses more, so I'm progressing. Sharon
We’re back from having the car serviced, stopped in Brownsville for some grocery shopping, and then went to a fav place for supper.
We’re both tired tonight, even though we didn’t do anything, except driving and waiting for the car to be serviced, etc.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. My cleaning ladies arrived about 8:00 and were their usual energetic selves. They changed my sheets, dusted all the furniture, damp mopped all my floors (everything is hardwood except the 2 bathrooms and the family room which have tile floors) and were out of here in less than an hour. They were on their way to my back yard neighbor Libba's home after mine.
It's colder here this morning than it has been. I will bundle up shortly and walk outside for about 30 minutes and plan to spend most of my after lunch time reading. I still have several books I picked up at the library to finish and will hopefully get one done today--I didn't sleep well last night, so might nap a short while, too.
Sharon, Tim has been keeping a file on all my tax stuff and has talked to my accountant who will prepare it for me. So I'm good there, except I hate to pay taxes! Sherrill, the accountant, also arranges for me to pay the tax bill in quarterly payments, so I'm not hit all at once. My property tax is not high--Alabama provides a discount for those over 75, and I paid that fee in December. I'm expecting the property tax to go up next year, though, as my property has recently been re-assessed at a higher rate.
Bubble, I'm always happy to see your smiling face here. I can't remember if I told you how much I enjoyed the pictures you showed of your home and the beach below this past year. I envy you for the lovely beach and sunny skies!
Jane, you had a busy day yesterday. I hope you have lovely sunny weather today and can enjoy the outdoors.
Take care, Buddies, and I hope you enjoy some sunshine today!
Sue
Good morning, Gals. I'm having a relaxing day today. I did PT & walked yesterday + some business, etc. I still have stuff I could do if I can get myself in gear, but nothing urgent. John's off to bridge.
Sue, enjoy your clean house, your book, and your nap.
Jane, I hate to take the car in. I need a 30,000 mile checkup, but it is going to cost almost $500 at Toyota + take 4 hours. Not sure whether I'll get it or not.
It's to be a high of 45 here and sunny. I like the sun but wish it were warmere.
Hi to all. Have a good day. Sharon
Sharon....HOLY COW, that's a lot of $$ for a 30,000 checkup. I guess ours have all been covered for 3yrs on Ray's car or 36,000 miles and 4 yrs or 50,000 on mine. OF course, it's whichever comes first. This was the 20,000 mile oil change and whatever else on Ray's volvo yesterday and no charge at all.
Sue...I hate tax time, too, and we also pay quarterly estimates because we didn't sign up to have withholding taken out of our SS checks. I'm afraid to try and change that now, so we do the quarterly, but since Iowa stopped also making us pay state income tax on our SS, we don't have to do state estimates. It seems they get you coming and going.
Ray's off golfing and the laundry lady has come by and exchanged our towels, so I'm needing to get ready to go out for a walk as I think my hair is about dry. I hate using a blow dryer and so I try to let it dry by itself.
I need to go over to the Commons area and get filtered water and then get outside for a walk.
jane
Hi, Gals!
Did the usual Monday stuff yesterday. We came in next to last at bridge last night - seems to be our usual position. My partner called and I'm going to play with her again on Friday afternoon. Hope we do better then. Silver Sneakers this morning, but that's it for today. I've got a busy week again this week.
Sorry to disagree, ladies, but I'm happy to pay my taxes. I'm glad that I have enough money to be taxed. And that's how the government provides the things that only a government can do - like schools, roads, military, taking care of the needy, etc. Admittedly there are things I don't agree with, but on the whole, I consider it a privilege. I'm lucky, too, to have a great gal to do my taxes for me. I've never done it, and it's certainly not something I want to take up now.
The grounds keepers were out yesterday, and trimmed back the crepe myrtles along my walkway and the scraggly rosebushes. Everything looks pretty naked now, but it'll be so much better in the spring.
They're talking snow again later in the week - not much, but still. Crazy weather!
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
Jane, the reason it is so much is that my car is a 2011 and no longer on warranty but I only have 32,000 miles on it. I use it for groceries and doctor's appts and church primarily. John drives his a lot more going to all the bridge games and tournaments.However, I'm going to see what all they do and try to compare it with some place else and see if it is cheaper. Since I don't drive it a lot, it will probably be my last car and I want it to last.
Mary, hope your Friday bridge game is better. One never knows. As to taxes, as long as they are reasonable, I don't mind them. I just hate the process of organizing everything and getting it to the accountants.
Sharon
Sue. It must really be something seeing those Cleaners do your house. All that getting clean in less than a hour. I still aim to find someone in the Spring. Will never get a deal like your. Last quote I got was 2 women and what I asked was very little and said $75 Had i asked for the rest I would have been looking ad $300. Will be happy to pay that but not to them. Get all areas done and then use every 2 to 3 weeks to keep up.
Cold today as I went to the Store. Suppose to be 45 tomorrow.
Mary....you're right about the taxes; my Dad, who lived through the depression as an adult, said he was always glad he made enough to pay taxes. [It bugs me no end when our lovely former Governor, now ambassador to China, got tax breaks through the State Senate and Rep. to lower taxes on businesses to the extent there is now no money for the schools, the mental health facilities, etc. He closed those and then privatized Medicaid, so people are really hurting...not getting the services they need, etc. POLITICIANS!!!]
Nothing else new here...more mid 70s to 80 degrees for the rest of the week, the weatherguy says. We'll take it!
jane
Good morning Buddies...we are enjoying nice warm weather also as Jane posted...lots of flu in our town....mostly kids at school passing it to one another....talking about vehicles..my truck only has 22 thousand mikes on it but will have it 3 years in March...I would like to trade it in for a small SUV....but don't know much about choosing one...always had pickups....I really hope to get someone to do deep spring cleaning for me especially my windows....I think I can get it done for $100.....which is cheap enough...hope everyone is well and have a great Wednesday...I plan to walk when it warms up a little more...Darlene
Good morning, Buddies. I slept late this morning and it's almost 11:00 and I haven't been outside to walk yet. It's sunny, but windy and pretty chilly--low 40's I think. I'll just bundle up and walk briskly and will stay warm enough. I'm going as soon as I finish here at S&F. I don't post much at the other forums, but do check some of them just to see how others are doing.
Sharon, I don't have to pay more than a token amount when I have my car serviced at the local Toyota place--so what's up with yours? I'm assuming my USAA insurance might pay some of it, but that's just a guess. However, my Corolla is a 2010 but doesn't have a lot of mileage on it. It is only driven once or twice a week now when Tim and I go out to lunch and/or grocery shopping. Bill is coming next week for 4 or 5 days and we will probably use my car to go out as he'll be driving his truck.
My SS income is small because I worked in so many different school districts and was never paid an adequate salary until the last 10 years. But hey, every $ counts! I have some good investments--never took my full salary here in Alabama as the Teacher's Retirement System has/had a good investment program and I put 3/4 of my salary into it as Bob's retirement from the Navy was certainly adequate for our needs then. Unfortunately the TRS is trying to pay me the investments now according to what they think my life expectancy is and Tim and I keep trying to find other investments to place that money in. If I should need to have home nursing or go to a facility we want that money there to help out.
Jane, I agree that politicians do things to improve their financial status and to He** toothpicks to the rest of us! I just thank goodness that we were finally able to elect someone honest (and a Democrat) to the U.S. Senate instead of that snake Roy Moore who has been twice sanctioned by the Alabama Supreme Court for malfeasance of office! This is the first Democrat elected in Alabama in almost 35 years!
Our local Congressman is a real Dud--I have often sent him letters on issues I would like him to address. I gave up the last time I wrote on a military retirement issue. He had his office send me a letter regarding my letter--and on the same day I received one which said he agreed with my view, I also received on which said he disagreed with my view and must vote against the legislation! What a jerk!
Mary, I'm not against taxes totally, but it's just the way Alabama misuses them--and places extra taxes on gasoline and groceries as well so that those who are working in low income jobs need financial help from other sources. My church has an organization which makes small loans to people who fall behind on rent or have unexpected medical costs--and gives special rates so those people can catch up. It's tough for lots of people who must work at minimum wage and raise a family. BTW, I only had to pay $770 for my home and large lot this year because of my age. Of course I could have paid more, but this is what Alabama does and it is a help to those who have a lower income. My insurance company (USAA) raised the rate on my home insurance, though, as to replace my home would be higher than what it's presently assessed at.
Well, enough ranting today, Buddies! I need to get outside and walk before it's time to fix lunch.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Well, I do have to agree that getting all the tax stuff together is a pain - as is writing those checks. ;D And, although my rent here seems high, I don't have all the expenses involved with home ownership or the headaches involved with getting things done. We all have different needs, likes, and dislikes, don't we.
Darlene, last summer when I thought I might have to get another car, I had the kind all picked out. Like you, I wanted a small SUV - for the ease of getting in and out. Since I have a Nissan Altima now, which I have found very satisfactory, I was most interested in a Nissan Rogue. My friend, Tina, who was here last week had one of the larger Rogues rented, so I got to ride in it. It was very comfortable - at least as a passenger. My advice would be just to drive several of them and see which one "fits" your body and seems most comfortable to you. That's how I found my Nissan (in 2005). Good luck.
Swimming, coffee and mani/pedi for me this morning - that's it for the day. Doctor's appointment tomorrow.
Glad you're getting some seasonal temperatures, jane. They're talking here about rain/snow mix again early Friday morning, which may cancel my trip to the Y, and then again on Monday morning.
I meant to mention this morning that when I was still driving, I took my car down to a local tire company which had mechanics there every 3 months and had my tires rotated, oil changed and any other little thing that they might recommend and it only cost $36. That was an incredible bargain. Since Tim has been driving me in my car, he's been taking it to the place he uses and the price is the same. I have had to take it twice to the Toyota place for check ups on things Toyota Company, not the local business, recommended. I don't remember paying for those at all. Sharon, I think you got a raw deal! Unless they had to replace a lot of parts!
Sue
The Mexican Fiesta today that the complex did was great and very full. They had tamales, tacos, enchilades, beans, guacamole, rice, salad and lots of desserts. We were impressed. Then we were told they do another Winter Texans dinner next month....usually shrimp!
The walk on the beach this morning was delightful....warm and a gentle breeze off the Gulf.
Jane
Oh, jane, how I would loved to have joined you for that delicious-sounding buffet!
Sharon, please tell me about your Alexa. I'm considering getting one - just for the music and radio options.
Lovely do-nothing, cloudy morning here. I have leave for a doctor's appointment about my feet around noon. It's at the big downtown hospital complex. I haven't been there in years, and I'm dreading it - even though I know they have valet parking, and it won't be nearly as bad as I fear. This doc did surgery on my foot 15 years ago, and my toes have started to deform pretty severely, and to hurt. So we'll see what he says needs to be done - if anything. Can you tell I'm not happy about any of this???
MaryZ: I went downstairs this morning to pay my Feb. rent for my Senior Living
apartment, which is now in the 2300 + category. That is a BIG chunk to pay.
Is that about what your place costs? I know you have told me before, but "the mind
has aged" with the rest of me. ::)
Joy
Joy, I pay more than that for my independent living, 880sq ft apartment. It includes 3 meals/day, housekeeping once a week, changing and laundering sheets and towels, transportation (if needed), etc. Yours sounds reasonable - at least not knowing what services/meals it includes.
Good morning, Buddies. This will be a quickie as I'm going out to lunch at the Chik'n Salad Chik at 11:00--and we will play bridge there after we eat. Peggy, our hostess, lives up at the lake and she has not regained strength after a lengthy bout with the flu though is not contagious. So we're happy to eat there and play bridge. We've missed the last 2 times because of weather and illness.
Jane, your Mexican Fiesta sounds yummy--one of my favorite meals! Woo Hoo on a nice walk on the beach, too!
Mary, I hope your trip to the doctor works out OK. Foot pain sounds pretty awful--and I hope he has a remedy. I have Spectrum TV which has about a dozen music channels--and I turn to that most evenings when there are no basketball games or movies I wish to watch. I'm mostly a news junkie and Hallmark movie fan. I love the happy endings to those movies. I used to watch mostly TCM movies, but since last fall they are rerunning 40's B&W's which are good, but which I've seen numerous times.
Joy, what a pain to get a notice that your assisted living has gone up so much. I'm wondering what it might cost here. So far I'm making out OK at home alone with Tim's visits twice a week and 2 cleaning ladies every other week. They change my sheets, dust all the furniture, clean the bathrooms, and damp mop my floors--which are all hard wood except for my family room which is tile. They work for a franchise, Molly Maids, and clean several of my friends' homes, too. The charge is $99 per cleaning and Tim and I decided I can afford that.
I'm almost ready for Olyne's pick up for the luncheon at 11:00. So I'm going to check my other forums and read for a bit.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good Morning Buddies. I am finally back. My computer went into the shop and they had to p;ull out the hard drive, to back up my files then reinstall a clean version of Windows 10, put all my files back into my computer and I got it back yesterday, minus an arm and a leg I brought it home and started downloading my programs, I still have my PSP program to install.
Today is hospital vist day for Freckles and I, yesterday a friend and I went to the schools to schedule the furry friend scholol programs for ech one. I still have one my school to go to on Monday.
I will try to catch up on the reading to see what I have missed.
Marilyn, I know you're glad to be back in the regular routine. You've been missed. It's great to have the computer back, although we hate to part with the $ .
I saw the orthopedist specializing in feet, and it looks like we're going to solve my foot/feet problems once and for all (I hope). He asked how "aggessive" I wanted him to be, and I said "not much". After much exam and conversation, the recommendation is to remove all the toes on the left foot ("donate them to science"), and to fuse the 4th and 5th toes on the right foot (where there is a developing pressure sore). He says it will require maybe 2 weeks in a foot walking cast on the left foot, and just a pressure bandage on the right. I have to have a doppler to measure the pulses in my feet, but then we can set up a schedule. This sounds like a good solution to me.
Glad you're back with us, Marilyn. I saw on FB that you were having problems. Computers! You can't get along without them and you can't get along with them--like some men!! ;D
Mary, I'm so sorry you're having so much problem with your feet. Mine are somewhat deformed also, but the don't hurt, thank goodness. It just makes it impossible to get decent looking shoes and definitely not heels, but few ladies our age weaR heels anymore.
Sue, I haven't taken my car in yet. I talked to them and asked them to send me an email listing all the things they would do for that price. So far, I haven't received it. I plan to compare with Goodyear and some of the other places before I spend that much. Sue, I think $100 is a lot for an hour's work by your cleaning lady. I pay mine $20/hr and she is usually here 3 or 4 hours depending on what I have her do. She does most of the same things yours does.
Joy, 2300 is cheap in comparison with the places around here. Thank your lucky stars.
Bunny has another health problem. Her salivary gland is draining into the area under her chin. Right now, it isn't bothering her, but it can affect her breathing if it fills up and presses on her larynx. They are suggesting I have that salivary gland removed and I have to take her to a specialty animal hospital for that. There are two in Charlotte, so I'm going to call them and compare prices and see if we want to do that. The alternative is to have them drain the area periodically with a syringe, but that risks infection. I swear we have spent more money on Bunny than on all the dogs we have ever had! She is almost 10 yrs old, so that enters into it to, but we love her so much, so we'll just have to weigh the options.
I'm just back from the grocery store and am pooped. Sharon
Oh my, Mary! That sounds pretty aggressive to me, but if it solves your pain problems, then I guess I would go for it. Two weeks in a walking cast doesn't sound too bad. How soon would you have it done? All my best wishes for a successful surgery and quick relief from the pain. Anything that takes away the pain is agood thing. I have so much all the time and apparently no solution.
Sharon, like you, I don't much care what my feet look like, as long as they don't hurt. But from what he says, the skin around the toes are starting to "break down", which can cause major problems. And they are starting to hurt. So I guess it's time. I'm having the Doppler test next Wednesday, so I'd guess not too much longer after that.
Tell me about your Alexa - how ae you using that? I'm most interested in listening to NPR and music, but guess I'd find other things to use it for, if I get one.
Joy...that’s cheaper than anything in our area, too.
Marilyn...glad the computer is fixed and you are back.
GinnyAnn...how are you doing? We miss you.
Mary....hope this procedure will give you relief.
Beautiful day here...82...and a wind out of the south. We did a long walk today...drove down to an access point and then walked to the end of the island...or the “jetties†as they call them....kind of a short breakwater the separates the Brownsville shipping channel from the Gulf. Lots of fishermen on the elevated thing. We stopped to rest once on the way down, but made it back without a break.
We were stopped as we came ip the access by a fellow we knew from old condo! They’d left, too, over the rental policy changes and had planned to spend a month in a motel. He laughed and said 12 days was enough...and he’d just moved them into a condo for Feb. a high-end place, which I gather is all that’s open on one floor for Feb.
We drove over to the bay side and had lunch at a place called the Painted Marlin...bright colors and opened to the Laguna Madre Bay.
Then over to PI for groceries. Now back to rest and read.
Jane
Sue and All:
I think there is some misunderstanding about my living place. I do not live in Assisted
Living----I live in Independent Living, which is not as expensive as Assisted because
we don't require the care that is needed in Assisted Living. At present my "rent" is
$2300 (Plus another $30 for an around-the-neck necklace for calling the desk if I fall and they need tp come to see about me. ::)
So far I have not needed to use it, but only one time I pressed the button by mistake
and they came right up. (I was embarrassed)
Joy
On assisted living . We have some really nice ones here but I believe around $2900 to $3500 is the cost. Sort of like Mary's service.
I am hoping I can carry on O.K once I can find a good Cleaner, Yard man in the summer. Keep driving. I just could not go the Eating in a dining room with people. Eating other peoples cooking and Set times. I am not really a joiner So never have played bridge. Also lived alone 53 years and grew up pretty much only child. Never feel like I get lonely.
But time will tell. I know people who love living in them But most had never been on their own and married for years but husband passed. It is good that now these place are a choice. Never use to hear of them years ago. All we had were nursing homes.
My place here is mostly assisted living, but there are a few independent-living apartments (like mine). I don't wear a pendant, but most of the other residents have them. I don't participate in many of the activities here, since I still drive and have activities that I do outside. I love not having to deal with taking care of a house, and having someone else fix my meals. And, if I want to have something else, I have the option to do that. The inclusion of all meals is not an option here (it is at some places), so I'm sure that has a bearing on the fees. Also, as a resident needs more services, the fees would increase. It was a good decision for me.
MaryZ and all:
Williamsburg (where I live in independent living ) offers 2 meals a day ---breakfast
I never go down for that ) and lunch (the big meal of the day). There is no supper
served except for those in Assisted Living. I always have sandwich fixings, and
soup (my favorite)etc. for supper in my room. Included in the rental fee -------
maid service once a week (beds changed, bathrooms and kitchens cleaned , dusting
and mopping (the kitchen and bathroom-----(carpet in rest of the apartment).
public library comes every 2 weeks with a good assortment of books to take out,
a lot of activities (including church services weekly). A podiatrist for care of feet
comes about every 4-6 weeks. Transportation for doctor visits is also included when
available and a activities director that plans for outings, etc. I have 3 daughters
who live here in Baton Rouge who bring me groceries (or take me to the store)
when needed. There are about 240 apartments here.
Joy
Joy and Mary, you both sound like you have ideal accomodations for each of you. If something happened to John, I'm sure I would look into it too. My problem is that my kids are scattered and not really permanent where they are, so not sure how that would impact. I think that if you are in a Senior living home that you need someone who can check on you and be sure the facility is what it should be. Both of you have that.
Jeanne, if you can find the helpers you need and are happy at home, then more power to you.
Jane, it sounds like you had a lovely day yesterday, both in weather and activity.
Mary, I'm still no expert on Alexa. I haven't connected Pandora yet, but need to. You can also connect to Amazon. I'm not sure about NPR, etc. I use mine a lot to remind me of things--like my evening meds, my PT, things in the kitchen, etc. You can also greet her in the morning and she will give you a 5 min summary of the overnight news. She will also give you to weather when asked. Sometimes, when we miss the score of a ballgame, we ask her and she will give us specifics. If we don't know when the next game is scheduled, she will tell us that. She will also play trivia with you, answer obscure questions, tell jokes etc if asked. If you tell her "Goodnight", she will respond with "Nighty-night, pleasant dreams" or similar. Once you connect to it, you will get weekly emails of things she can do or answer. It can even be set to make calls for you, although I don't do that. I think you would enjoy her..
I need to get busy. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm showered and dressed, have cleaned up the kitchen, and finished a load of wash which is also dried. Tim will be over in about an hour for our lunch date and visit to Kroger afterward. I have my list ready. It is sunshiny outside, but pretty chilly today, so I'll have to wear a jacket over my sweater.
I had a good time at bridge yesterday at Chik'n Salad Chik. All the members (2 tables) were present and our favorite sub was tutoring and couldn't join us for lunch, but came by after her tutoring sessions. I had some good cards and some not so good ones, so didn't win any money--but enjoyed the company. I had a scoop of chicken salad and a pimento cheese sandwich for my lunch and enjoyed it as usual.
After our trip to Kroger, I'll get Tim to stop at the library so I can drop off the books I've finished from last Saturday. I'll walk over again tomorrow morning if it's not raining. We have some paper work for taxes to look at this morning, also.
Ouch, Mary, on the toe surgery--but it sounds as if it will be a help for you and relieve lots of pain.
Keep us posted.
Marilyn, it's good to see you back and into your daily routine. I know how much you love working with Freckles.
Jane, it's nice to meet up with friends during your winter vacation/retreat/whatever you call it. And 82* sounds like Heaven to me. We're still down in the 40's today, although it's supposed to get up to 60. We have a heavy breeze, too, which makes it feel cooler.
Joy, thanks for explaining the difference between Assisted Living and Independent Living. The place where I play bridge once a month must be a combination, too, but the women who play in this bridge group are all using Assisted Living. (3 meals a day, sheets changed, etc.) I think some others are independent as there are cottages on the grounds which are more independent unless the resident asks for Assisted living. Joy, your place sounds like a good solution for you and I'm sure it makes your daughters feel good to know that you are content there.
Sharon, I see the ads on Alexa and am amazed at what "she" can do. I doubt seriously that I'd ever want that kind of service, but I see that many people who are much more computer savvy are interested and are using Alexa and other similar programs. I'm beginning to think I'm a "stick in the mud" type!
I need to get a bit of paper work done before Tim gets here, so will say goodbye for the present!
Sue
Jeanne, I'm also hoping to stay in my home for a long time. I cook most of my meals during the week, eat lightly on weekends. I do my laundry and tidy things up, but don't vacuum or mop unless I've spilled something. The Molly Maids do that when they are here every two weeks.
Mary, I'm glad you enjoy the place where you are living and also still enjoy the independence of still driving your car and getting out with your longtime friends. The thing I hate most about my life is that I still haven't been cleared to drive, so must depend on Tim and/or friends to take me out. It's a real pain in the gazump!
Sue and Mary...I really miss bridge down here. Yes, they have it here twice a week and I need to look into that some and see what kinds of groups they are.
I, too, think Mary and Joy are both in great places. As Sharon said, the think I'm most concerned about is having someone who will check on us that things are OK. Our nephew and wife have spoken to us about this at some length and I feel confident they will be sure everything is ok.
I think the main thing is attitude...knowing that the time may come when changes are needed and accepting that. There are a lot worse alternatives than what Mary and Joy are enjoying.
It's a cooler day here and since we got our errands and groceries yesterday, we're in for day. We'll go down and fill our water bottles and then this afternoon I need to do my offering for the pot luck tonight...meatballs and gravy again from me. Easy-peasy.
Have a good Friday...Ground Hog Day!
jane
I've been exploring the possibility of moving to a retirement community, but it's hard to find one with a monthly rent of less than $3500. For that I get 3 meals a day, planned activities, drives to medical appointments and outings to the shopping malls etc. I am becoming quite interested and will pursue the matter when I return from Israel.
Radioman, that's in the neighborhood of what I pay - for similar services. Have a great trip.
I played duplicate this afternoon with my regular Monday-night program. I had terrible cards, hand after hand with less than 6 points. The worst was one queen and no other card higher than an 8. And, out of 10 pairs, we came in FIRST!!! It's an amazing game.
Good morning, Buddies. I slept until about 8:15 this morning after staying up until 1:00 to watch a stupid movie--about a crook who'd stolen a huge diamond and lost it and then pretended to be a cop (and was a pretty good one, too) who solved a lot of crimes--until he was able to get back into the building where he'd hidden the diamond and get away from his police department and the FBI--by running off to Mexico! It was a stupid movie, but entertaining.
Tim came by just as I was leaving for the library this morning and dropped me off there, so I was able to choose my books and only had to walk back home. He recommended a different route than I usually take and although it was hillier than my regular one, it was in a quieter neighborhood--which I'm sure he felt was safer. I don't really agree with that, but it's nice to have someone looking out for me.
My plans for the rest of the day include fixing some lunch--I'll make a 2 serving pot of rice and saute red and green peppers and mushrooms. I'll eat half for my lunch and reserve the rest for tomorrow's lunch after church. I try to eat my larger meals at noon--I don't like to eat a heavy meal in the evening unless I'm invited out for dinner.
When I came home from the hospital last year, I spent a month at an assisted living here in Auburn. I had my meds dispensed daily by a nurse or nursing assistant, 3 meals a day in the dining room. It was OK, but most people there were older and less able and mostly napped in the afternoon. There were a few who liked to sit out on the porch after meals and talk and that was OK, but the entertainment consisted of movies on tape. I spent a lot of time reading either outside on one of the porches and walking around the facility. I'm hoping to stay in my home for a long, long, time. I expect to live at least 10 more years unless I have another big heart attack. The cost of that assisted living facility was about $2300 which was a bargain, I'm sure.
Lots of men's basketball games on here today. I haven't checked the schedule to choose the ones I want to watch. I'll also finish the book I've been reading since yesterday and start one of my new ones.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I hope you have nice weather especially if you plan to be outside today.
Sue
Mary, you must have played a good defense to do so well with so few points! John is always preaching defense!
Sue, that's nice that you got a ride to the library, but I wouldn't like a route that was hilly to and from. Nice that Tim is concerned though.
I didn't get to sleep till about 3:00 this AM, so slept till about 11:00. After I had breakfast & read the paper, I had a long call from Lori. She nearly always calls once a week to touch base and tell me what she's up to.
I've put a load of clothes in the washer. I need to get all of John's things clean because he will be leaving Monday for the week and I will need to pack for him tomorrow.
There's a possibility of freezing rain tomorrow AM, so don't know if that will prevent our going to church.
I have a final (I think) recheck on my knee this week and also an eye appt to check for cataracts. Otherwise, no plans.
I hope everyone has a good weekend. Sharon
RATS! I just lost my post. This Windows 10 does weird stuff at times. I clicked to Post and I was taken to Jan.21 posts and lost what I'd written.
Radioman....that's about the monthly cost for the listed services in our area of rural Iowa.
The kite fest was a bit of a bust. Not enough wind for the big balloons. We didn't stay long.
Pot luck last night was good.
Friends from our other complex have put down a deposit here for next year. We'd had lunch with them a week or so ago and then they wanted to see this complex so we gave them the gold tour. They were impressed, apparently.
Big football game tomorrow...even though my fav teams aren't going to be playing. I'll be for the Phila. Eagles, even though I doubt they have much of a chance against NE.
jane
Hi Gals, I skipped church today. I'm still battling this cold or allergy or whatever it is after 3 weeks. I just didn't want to take the chance of infecting anyone.
I've had breakfast, dressed, put in a load of towels, and got the meat in the crockpot for a big pot of soup. John is not happy, but I wanted to make it for dinner and then have it for the rest of the week while he's gone. He has it ingrained in his mind that soup is only for lunch and not dinner. I hope he will eat it tonight. If not, there's always lean cuisine!!
Jane, your Mexican dinner sounded good if there wasn't too much hot spice in it. I'm glad the pot luck was good, and it will be nice to have your friends in the same building with you. I wonder if the other place you rented is full this year after their rate raise.
I will be doing 2 more loads of laundry and then helping John pack this afternoon. Otherwise, I think I will be trying to finish my book. The Super Bowl doesn't interest me.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon...I think the old place is for Feb. They didn't raise the rates...they changed the deposit and refund policy. Basically you paid for 2 months rent (nonrefundable 60 or so days before arrival) in advance,plus a $500.00 reservation deposit. The previous policy had been the $500.00 deposit only and then you paid each month at the arrival for the first month and the end of that month for the next month. No way would we put that amount of money at risk for health issues that can arise at the last minute. Other units don't come near such a requirement. I do know they rented our unit only for Jan-Feb., so the owner lost out on one month's rent as we had been there for Dec-Feb.
It is beautiful here today...the pool is busy and lots of people roasting in the sun by the pool. I've walked this morning...down the sidewalk and back on the beach and it's quite hot in the sun.
When Ray finishes with his phone call to his sister in Chicago, we're headed to the driving range for him. Then back here and we will be watching the Super Bowl and having pizza and nachos. Good healthy food. :roflBig:
jane
What a beautiful Sunday...82 degrees.....been to church...getting ready to watch Super Bowl...but mabey not all of it...still lots flu and other illness...at least cedar pollen not to bad....Have a awesome day.....Darlene
Sure not pretty here. Freezing rain this AM and then just rain all day off and on.
I've done 3 loads of laundry and packed John's suitcase. Then I was in the middle of making a big pot of vegetable soup and was grating some cabbage to put in it and wouldn't you know, I sliced open the end of my right pointer finger. I bled like a stuck pig. John had a heck of a time getting bandaids on that would stay. So if I make lots of typos, you know why! Sharp objects and knives and I just are not friends anymore! â€" feeling annoyed.
Jane, they were lucky to get 2 months with that kind of policy. When you're deeling with Seniors, you ought to know better. Sharon
Hi every buddy. I just got a call from Safeway that my prescription is read. Rats. I am seriously thinking about having the3 color stripped out of my hair and going with the grey color that is now my natural color. After all I am pushing 80 in a couple of years. I think grey is very becoming is done up right and the make up is right.
Went to church this morning. sang high harmony on How great thou art. Some of those high notes are hard to hit at times.
Well I better feed the animals then go pick up my meds.
Sounds as if you're keeping busy, Marilyn, Darlene, and Sharon.
Sharon...you have a week to yourself with John off to tournaments. Any special plans?
Darlene is so right about the beautiful weekend, but here on the coast, we have a very foggy morning. I'm not sure how far inland it is...sometimes just to the causeway...and sometimes all the way to Harlingen.
We have no plans for this week, and so I think today is a good day to do some housekeeping chores around the condo. It's small, 1300 sq. feet so it doesn't take long.
I loved the outcome of the SuperBowl...always love to see a team who's never won it before and who has had serious team injuries win the top prize.
I guess it's on the Olympics now...if one wants to escape the News 24/7.
Happy Monday! Mondays are wonderful when I don't have to gear up for a week of work ahead anymore. :2funny:
jane
Marilyn, I agree that gray hair can be really beautiful. I always thought ,my mother was miuch prettier after she was entirelyu gray. Mine isn't gray, just mousy, so I will still highlight.
Jane, no special plans except to go shopping for a new harness and leash for Bunny. Her current lease has a slip knot which is hard on her neck with her new salivary gland problem. We decided against the surgery and will just have drainage done when needed and pray there's no infection. I hate not doing what's best for her, but $2000 is just too much, especially when she's goinng to be 10 yrs old in a couple konnts.
Was supposed to be foggy here this morning, but if so, it cleared by the time I got up. John left at 8:30 to go count moneyu for the church with some others and thjen will be off to HH for hus toournam,ent.
HJave a good day everyone. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies, although the morning is almost gone at 11:30. Tim came by to help me gather up my tax stuff for Sherrill, my accountant, and also to get rid of stuff I don't need to keep. He's going to shred lots of the old stuff that I have kept for far too long. I'm always afraid to get rid of some stuff in case I'll need it later.
It's still chilly here and I am going to take a walk before I eat lunch as I would like to lie down and read after I clean up the lunch dishes. I'm eating some left overs as well as salad stuff.
Sharon, my sisters Anne and Linda have totally white hair except for along the napes of their necks--and I have very few gray hairs and am almost 81--or will be on March 15. I think I get my coloring from my maternal grandmother who was 1/4 Cherokee. My Dad's mother had gray hair when she was 50. Neither of my sisters have every colored their hair--and it looks very good on both.
Jane, I watched basketball games yesterday, have not watched a Super Bowl game since Bob died. They just seem to take so long and unless it's a college team I follow, I don't watch football. But I know I'm in the minority concerning, football, so I'm glad you enjoyed the game.
Marilyn, I think you ought to go for the gray--unless you find you don't like it later. So many of my friends with gray hair have beautiful hair and it's very becoming to their complexions. You can also go back to coloring if you don't like the gray.
Darlene, our Sunday was rainy and chilly, but I was able to get to church and home although my usual driver had company and couldn't pick me up. My 99 y.o. friend was staying home to avoid the flu, but her son who lives with her (and has since his wife died when his daughters were about 8 and 10. Alice was widowed at the time and moved to California to help him) was going, so he picked me up and brought me home. He's a retired orthopedic surgeon.
I need to get outside and at least walk around the block before I make my lunch. I hope every Buddy has a nice day. GinnyAnn, I'm still looking for a post from you--hope all is OK and also from you Alpiner.
Sue
Marilyn, it'll be interesting to let your hair go and see how you like it. And, if you don't, you can always try something else. :)
jane and darlene, glad you're getting some warmer temps. My friend, who's currently in Donna, said it was 93* !! there yesterday. I wouldn't like that, but still it's nice in February.
Sue, I hope things keep working out for you. Not driving doesn't seem to have slowed you down much.
Swimming and coffee this morning, and duplicate tonight. That's it for today.
p.s. Sue posted while I was writing, and I see she said almost the same thing I did to Marilyn about her hair. ;D
I had an appt. with the cancer doctor this morning , she was checking on the healing of the lumpectomy , all is well . She asked if I had started radiation & was surprised when I told her I chose not to have it . She asked why & I told her because of my age & the little value of having it & my primary doctor liked my decision . Then she agreed .
On the subject of gray hair I have some scattered here & there but they are difficult to see . Its a heredity thing , my grandpa was 1/4 Welsh & that could be it .
Alpiner, I am surprised, too, that you decided not to have radiation, but it's your body and you must decide what is best for you. I chose to have it and am happy that I did. I still see my oncologist (and have to drive 50 miles for my annual visit) but I'm always so glad that my mammo's are clean, no cancer, and feel relieved that it was so long ago!
Well, Mary, you know that old saying, "Great minds think alike"? Well we must have great minds!
As far as grey hair goes, most of mine is still very dark, almost black. I think I have a lot of my great-grandmother's genes. Her mother was at least 1/4 Cherokee--and I have that kind of hair. My two younger sisters, like most of our cousins on our mother's side (except for all the women who dye their hair!) have grey hair, too, except for black patches in the back.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
I've had a "Sharon" night (or morning). It's just past 6 a.m., and I've been awake since 4. Unusual for me. But I finished the book I was reading - an oldie - Daddy Long-Legs. Remember that one? Short, and delightful. I just looked to see if the movie (1955 with Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron) is available. It's not on Netflix, but I think I might be able to find it on Amazon.
Silver Sneakers this morning and, I hope, a nap this afternoon.
Mary, sorry you had a short night. I would definitely plan a nap after SS. I remember the movie, but its been years.
My parents both had ligjt hair as children, but my mothers got dark as she got older. She started graying in her 20s, I think. Salt and pepper from the time I was born and gray by 5o. Beautiful white later. My dad's hair stayed light and had only a little gray when he died at 74. I guess I took after him.
Alpiner, I m glad that your checkup was good. I dont blame you for not having radiation. I was only 61 when I had BC and Sue was a lot younger, so we opted for it. Mine was also a 2B stage.
I got Bunnys new harness & leash yesterday. Shes not sure about it, but she doesnt like change.
My cleaning girl is here today, YEA! Later I will go to Walgreens to take advantage of their once a month 20% off for Seniors. I also need to make some phone calls.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARILYN
AND MANY MORE!!
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Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I got up at 7:00 to shower and eat a light breakfast. I dressed to go to Circle meeting at church, but sadly didn't get there. I assumed Olyne was picking me up (you know what they say about people who assume!) and finally remembered she was one of the hostesses and went early to arrange food, etc. and wasn't coming. So I put on my jeans and sweatshirt and went out for a nice sunny walk.
Mary, one of my favorite books when I was young and living with my Grandmother was Daddy Long Legs! It was a fun read and I enjoyed the Fred Astaire/Leslie Caron movie, too. I think Daddy Long Legs was in Grandma's collection as I read it more than several times--especially when I was bored during the summer. Another favorite then was Anne of Green Gables. I AM sorry you didn't sleep well. I know that's the pits!
Sharon, I think I was 57 or 58 when I had the BC. I had the under the arm lymph node removal and the lump removed on the same day. I was upset because I had to have the surgery done at Ft. Benning military hospital, but I couldn't have had a better surgeon or hospital after care. I just had too many bad memories of long waits in military emergency rooms for stitches, stomach pumping, and I can't remember what else for very rambunctious sons! Enjoy your morning out!
Bill is coming to Auburn tomorrow. I have a garden club meeting tomorrow at 1:00, but should be home before he gets here. I'm taking him out to Shakey's pizza for supper as I think he'll be here around 6:00. I'll cook dinner for him on Thursday and on Friday he's going down to Troy, AL, for a weekend of softball games. His SIUE ladies softball team are participating in the tournament. I don't know if the AU team is playing this year as there has been no notice in the sports page (but that's not unusual--the sports writers seem to think men's games are the only ones which count!). He'll return when the tournament is over--probably late Sunday afternoon and will stay until Tuesday morning.
I need to fix my lunch and get ready to lie down and read--although I also need to put a lightweight blanket on my guest room bed. Maybe I can get that done after my lie down.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
If the cancer had appeared at a younger age I would have had radiation . My cancer is hormone related , I was on hormone therapy in my 30's , then the cancer scare so I stopped taking it . I am now taking a little white pill that blocks estrogen . I will continue seeing the cancer doctors & have the mammograms . The cancer edges were well defined & had not spread .
Apliner I took HRT for about 30 years because I had an hysterectomy at 32. I too stopped taking it aftert the cancer scare in the 90's. Mainly I was just so tiered of having to take it and told my dr. no more.
I got the PET scan results this afternoon . No cancer was found in the liver !!! I have an appt; on Friday for a diagnostic mammogram .
Great news Alpiner...Happy Birthday Marlyin...I have let my hair go grey couple times...always end up getting low lights...Darlene
Good news, Alpiner!
Happy Birthday, Marilyn, and I hope it was a good one.
It was 86 today when we were in Brownsville. We found some things for Ray, including a pair of Teva sandals. He needs something to wear that lets his toes open. He's so concerned about them with his diabetes and so I suggested Tevas. We were able to find him a pair, thank heavens.
Storms to come in tonight and temps to drop, so I don't know if I can get online tomorrow. Sometimes electricity and the internet are iffy with big storms here.
jane
Just a quickie to say goodnight.
Jane, I hope Ray enjoys his Teva's. I have several pairs I wear in the summer--they feel great and wear well!
Good night, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. Here I sit in my pj's and it's almost 10:00! I've been up a couple of hours, but am just putzing around. Bill called and is on his way and expects to get here some time this afternoon. I have a Garden Club meeting at 1:00, so need to call one of the members to pick me up. This is our scholarship meeting--we give a small scholarship to a horticulture student every year--and I'm sure they are glad to receive it.
Tuition has escalated since Bill and Tim were students there. I think Bill's total tuition for 4 years was about $3,000. And he found scholarships for smaller amounts which helped. Tim stayed for 2 years, dropped out to work for about 4 years, then returned in the 80's to get his degree in Building Science. And he came home and told Bob he was going to pay for it!
I need to call Carolyn who is a Board member of the Garden Club We are having the meeting at her church and I need to check on the agenda, plus find out who might be coming who could pick me up. Believe me, not being able to drive is the pits!
Have a good day, Buddies. Did I tell you it is raining cats and dogs here this morning?
Sue
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
It was raining hard this morning, so even though I woke up at 5 (!), I skipped swimming. I just didn't want to drive in the dark in heavy rain. By the time I went for my Doppler test, it had stopped raining and was light, so not a problem. The fog didn't lift until nearly noon, and it's supposed to be cloudy and drizzly all day. I've called and let the surgeon's office know I had had the Doppler test. They'll call me back tomorrow, and I guess we'll make some arrangements then. Kate has said she can come and baby sit with me after this procedure.
Happy Birthday, Marilyn!!
I thought I had an eye appt this morning but it's tomorrow morning! I didn't read my calendar right.
Congratulations, Alpiner! Thats all good news.
It has been raining here off and on all day too. Fortunately, very lightly wjen I drove to Ft. Mill.
We have a situation in our SS class. One of the women is severely depressed and has decided to go live by herself. Her husband is beside himself. She says it's not because of anything about him, just that she wants to be alone. Everyone is so upset about it, so I am trying to organize all the ladies to bring a pot luck dinner to their house for dinner and share it with them and assure them both of our support. All the ladies are on board but I havent been able to reach the husband to see if it is okay yet. We can't just descend on them without notice. I hope she will be all right. Anti-depressants have reacted badly for her.
I've done my PT except for the bike, but Im in for the day.
Sue, I know you will enjoy Bills visit. You dont get to see him very often. Enjoy!
Mary, keep us posted on your surgery schedule.
Jane, I think Ray is wise to go with the sandals. With diabetes, you have to be really careful of the feet and practically every other organ. Ray seems to be managing his diet, etc well to keep it in check.
86 is hot!! We are actually at 61 today, but with all the rain, it doesnt do us much good. 55 the rest of the week and rain on the weekend!! I hate daytime rain, but we really need it, so I shouldn't complain.
Hope you had a good birthday, Marilyn.
Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
Same weather here today as the other Southern gals have...foggy, drizzly and cooler as the winds are strong out of the north. We went to the Wed. morning coffee, and I enjoy that more than the Fri. night suppers.
We did make a grocery stores trip this morning, but got back just as the temps were dropping and the winds and rain were picking up. Good to be in now...doing laundry and reading.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. It is chilly here this morning, but sunny. Bill and I have been to Kroger with a stop at Great Clips prior to shopping. The Great Clips shop is in the same parking lot as Kroger. We bought what I needed, plus snack things (humus and others which Bill likes). I'm heating a frozen casserole from a specialty shop for our mid-day meal and will make a salad. We're going to eat sandwiches for supper as we want to leave for the women's game about 5:15 as it starts at 6:00 and we like to watch the warm ups. I sure hope our ladies win, but who knows!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
alpiner, glad you and your docs have come up with a plan that works for all of you.
Sue, I know you're enjoying your visit with Bill.
jane, will you be heading back to Iowa at the end of this month? I'm glad you like the new place.
Sharon, I hope John does well at his tournament.
Today is a lovely day - there's this really bright light in the sky! :) And the temps are due to get up to near 70 in the days ahead. Just Silver Sneakers and up to lunch today. They're having a family dinner tonight, with lots of extra people to feed and find places for. So I'm eating "at home" tonight - just some soup from a mix and cheese that I got for Christmas. I've already got my shoes and socks off and am just barefoot or in slippers.
Happy Thursday to all the Buddies!
Mary...yes, we'll be headed home at the end of the month.
I had a restless night and my sinuses were nutso, so I'm being a slug today and may head back for a nap...after three nights of interrupted pain.
It's cold and windy and wet out there...and at home they have winter storm warnings for the weekend. Best to stay inside and avoid it all, I think. :crazy2:
It's sunny and in the 50's here which is good for us in Feb. Rain on the weekend though. :(
Jane, can't believe you're going to head home soon. Lori said 10" of snow in Chicago today! And she's supposed to be going down to Brians this weekend! Sorry you've had so much sleep trouble. I've slept well the past 3 days.
Sue, enjoy your game with Bill.
Mary, so far, John has not had much luck at his tournament, but there aare still 3 days left. Enjoy being barefoot!
I am just back from the eye dr's and the grocery. The eye dr. referred me to a cataract surgeon for assessment. She says I am right on the cusp in her opinion. Also, I won't be able, probably, to get the multi-focal lens that I wanted because of my extreme stigmatism, but she says that will be up to the surgeon also. My appt with him is Monday, believe it or not. John probably won't be happy because he will need to go with me since my eyes will be dialated and it may take up to 3 hours!!! It's in Rock Hill, so I'm thinking about calling Toyota there and following up on the 30 m checkup and see if we could get it do e ate the same time--if we do it.
Tomorrow, Bunny gets groomed, for which I'm thankful. Like me, her hair gets long all of a sudden and desperately needs a cut. My gal cut me so short the last time that I am just now growing out to normal length.
Have a good day, Gals. Sharon
Sharon, I know each pair of eyes is different, but my John had severe astigmatism, too. His cataract surgery was done probably 10 or so years ago, and they were able to implant lenses that corrected his astigmatism. After that, he only used dollar-store readers for reading, which he had stashed any place he was likely to sit down. So wait until you see the surgeon to be sure. Good luck, in any case.
Thanks, Mary, for the input. I would really like the kind of implant that would let me see without any glasses at all. I didn't start wearing glasses till I was about 48 and have hated them ever since. I don't even want to have to have cheaters. It seems like I have to read something everywhere I go and I can't read much of anything without my glasses. Isn't it fun getting old?!
I just took Bunny to the groomer and one of my neighbors invited me over for lunch today, so that will be fun. Nothing else scheduled after picking her up other than taking her for a walk.
It was really foggy when I got up but is cleared off now. 55 the projected high and sunny.
Hope everyone has a good day. Sharon
Sharon, John had worn glasses since he was a teenager, so his getting rid of them was a huge change. He was also wearing a mustache at that time. He decided if the glasses were going to go, he would make a big change and shave off his mustache at the same time. It took me quite a while after that to find him in a crowd. ;D Seriously, though, one thing that can be done (if appropriate), is to put an implant with one correction in one eye, and another correction in the other. Sounds awful, but the wonderful brain sorts it out quickly.
Mary....it’s interesting that that’s how my eyes work now. The ophth wants me to go for periods of time without glasses to let him know, when the time comes, how I want him to do the lenses at cataract surgery time.
Foggy morning here, but to clear and temps to rise.
We were to meet friends for lunch, but she just called and canceled as he wasn’t feeling good. We’ll try again next week. I think we’ll skip the potluck tonight and do a late lunch out instead.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. It is dark and dreary here this morning and I slept late as Bill went down to Troy yesterday morning early and my house was quiet. I've had breakfast and a walk--happy to get that done before it rains! I had lunch with Tim and Kris yesterday at Niffer's, a barbecue place, and that was nice. Then Tim took me to the library to return last week's books and get some more. I'm glad he did as I think I'd get wet if I walked over there now!
Not long after I moved to Auburn, I had cataract surgery on both eyes--one week apart. My ophthalmologist was planning a trip to Europe with his wife and 2 teenage daughters and wanted to get it done before he left. I had great results, no problems at all, and was able to drive at night without them if I were going some place nearby where I didn't have to read street signs. I have a pair of distance glasses to use if I don't need them for signs. However, I haven't driven my car for almost 2 years, so it really doesn't matter now. Believe me, not being allowed to drive myself is the PITS!
Mary, do you have a small stove/oven in your apartment that you can use to fix meals? Bob's mom did at her first apartment, but when she had to move into the dementia unit, that was not available. I'm assuming for safety purposes.
Jane, I hope you're feeling better today. A late lunch out sounds good--are there lots of places to eat near your condo?
Mary, I wore glasses from 6th grade through high school. When I got a job in college (67 cents an hour!) I saved up until I could afford contacts which I wore until my 40's when I was teaching in Albuquerque and had outside playground duty with high winds. So I kept the contacts for special occasions and wore glasses at school. I now keep several pairs of dime store readers in my house if I'm going to be reading at night as lamp light seems to make my eyes tired when just reading without the readers.
Sharon, I hope your ophthalmologist finds a good solution for you. I've been happy since I had the cataract surgery and using the cheap readers at night works for me.
Hello to every Buddy looking in, especially Alpiner, Darlene, Marilyn, and YOU GINNY ANN (it's been too long, G.A., and you need to check in!)
Sue
Thanks for all the info on cataract experiences. I am so ready to have better vision and if that does it, then I'm for it.
It is cold and dreary here today too. I slept late as I had read a little late. Nothing going on here.
Jane, lunch out sounds good..
John gets home tomorrow night. No other news here. Sharon
A nice sunny day here ... a nice change from the fog and rain. We went to the driving range for Ray to practice some and then stopped at WalMart for some chai tea mix and bread.
This afternoon is stripping the bed, laundry and all that domestic stuff. We have a marinated pork loin roast in the oven for an early supper.
The movie, The Post is here and we're thinking of maybe going on Monday when the first onslaught of those who go to movies often dies off. They're packed always on rainy days here.
Nothing else new here...guess I should see what they're showing from the Olympics.
jane
jane, I'd love to see The Post - guess I'll wait until I can get it from Netflix/Amazon/OnDemand (whichever). Glad you're getting some good weather.
Sue, I have a microwave and a 2-burner stovetop - no oven. I've only used the stovetop once or twice since I moved in. I definitely don't miss cooking. If I get something to eat at home, I'll get some soup or dinner that can be done in the microwave.
Nothing but mist and rain here, all day today and predicted for tomorrow, too. I've had just under an inch in my gauge so far. But it's much warmer than it's been (55 now). I've been watching Olympics. I enjoy most of the events, but really hate that they spend so much time talking about the athletes and their history than they do showing the sports. Oh, well.....
Happy weekend, Buddies!
I had my cataracts done also about 12 years ago. Got that I also needed readers at work . Ok without when driving but I do have a prescription for readers. I go every year to the Dr. and get a high test from him also. Prescription never has changed but I do have to put in drops for dry eyes. Now I still get my glasses made. As my eyes are not alike I can put hand over eye and one brings close and one further away. I just can't see using the cheap drug store ones. I have them all over the house and in each purse but I put the good ones on for reading and on computer.
My appt. is on Feb. 28 and so see if any changes. Not noticing any. At times I wish could use glasses that stay on because I get tired of putting them on and off and always misplacing them. He gave me a prescription for me to try a different lense but I couldn't walk in them. He says I didnt try long enough. So back with the regular pair.
It is still so cold. snowing and dreary here. I am getting fed up with the weather. Should run to library but it will close in 45 min and My car needs the snow cleaning off it again. Will go tomorrow. Got lots on the Hold shelf.
Hi Gals. John got home about 12:30 as he decided he was too tired to play this afternoon. When my alarm went off this AM, my back was hurting so much, I had to take a tramadol and lay there for an hour beffore getting up to send Bunny out and feed her. I was so disgusted at not being able to go today.
Now, I'm doing laundry, as that is always the gift John brings home from his tournaments! :)
I haven't watched more than a few monutes of the Olympics. Like you, Mary, I get tired of all the talk. Fortunately, I picked up a good book at the library this week that I had been wanting to read--Nora Robert's Come Sundown. Set in MT at a dude ranch/resort. But of course has murder & romance mixed in too.
Jeanne, I'm not surprised you're tired of winter! It's been almost non-stop for you. I'm worried about Lori driving back to Chicago from southern IL. I'm not sure if she will be driving today or tomorrow.
Brian's wife Traecy, has a tradition to cook the cuisine of whatever country is hosting the Olympics on oopening day, so she made a real Korean feast. Between their enjoying Melanie's Korean cooking and Brian's assignment in Seoul, they really like the food. Personally, there are only a few dishes I can handle and our visit to Seoul's restaurants was a disaster for me with all the hot spice they use. When Melanie cooks Korean when I'm there, she chooses things that aren't spicy or that spice can be added to for Sangmin and her. Consequently, I get along fine there.
Nothing much else going on here. Sharon
I was up reading at 2 this morning, and just couldn't get back to sleep - even in the chair. I gave up about 5, and fixed some oatmeal. I was reading the paper, and finally dropped off, slept until 9:30! As usual, it's been a quiet weekend. Margaret will be here in about an hour. She's been to the Lady Vols game (they beat UGA), and usually stops by for dinner on her way home. There's been some sunshine today, but the total for yesterday and today (so far) has been 4.5". Rain is predicted at least in small amounts every day this week. Been doing lots of "Olympic-watching".
Sorry you're having a bad pain day, Sharon. Hope it's better by now.
Happy Valentine's Day, Buddies!
Sharon. I don't know if Lora should be heading back to Chicago tonight if she will be driving when dark. Horrible snow storm on top of 10 inch they just got. Saying that the highway not keeping up with the cleaning of the ice on the Interstate. Only thing is it is Sunday and not as many people on the Roads other then we get more big truck on the Interstate Sundays. Showing a few pile ups holding them up at this time.
Sharon....glad John got home early...And that Lori gets back to Chicago safely.
What started off as a nice day, turned cold and misty and foggy. It’s in the upper 50s and very windy...and there are 8 or so people down in the hot tub. Some of them must sleep there. :idiot2: It looks like a germ incubator to me. :2funny:
I watched hockey this afternoon, we went out for an early supper, and will probably watch Olympics tonight.
Jane
Lori kept up with the forecast and left Sat. night, but still ran into snow in Bloomington, IL up to Chicago, but she arrived safely. I was really worried about her till she called.
My back is better today, thank goodness. Mary, we only got about an inch--maybe--of rain over the weekend, but like you have a chance for rain all week. I'm sorry you couldn't sleep. It is so frustrating to lie there and know you need it and not be able to get it. Enjoy Margaret.
Jane, sorry your weather is yucky again. Enjoy the Olympics. I may watch some of them tonight, but I have a good book going, so may not.
I'm ready to leave for the eye dr's in a while. Somewhat nervous. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up, had breakfast, yakked with Bill, and had my shower and dressed. I'm going to book club at 3:00 and will be home by 4:00. Bill and I will have a larger lunch at noon and then sandwiches about 4:15, so that we can leave for the women's basketball game about 5:15--we like to watch the warm-ups. The game starts at 6:00. I think we're playing Vanderbilt, but will have to look at my tickets.
I'm waiting for him to finish his shower so that I can run the very full dishwasher. But he's doing something on his computer, which is probably answering e-mails from his office in Illinois.
It's dark and looks like rain, but so far none. I'm hoping Bill shuts my car lights off so that we won't have to get the Campus Police to jump start my battery. He didn't do that last time and the battery ran down. His truck and their cars must automatically shut everything down. Mine still needs some driver assistance! It's a 2010 Toyota which I intend to keep driving (or having Tim drive) for the rest of my life. This is my 4th or 5th Toyota--and the only brand I've bought since our second Chevrolet was a lemon in Albuquerque. We already had a used Toyota that we bought when Bill and Tim were new drivers and were very pleased with it.
Hi Sharon. Your post was here when I finished writing mine. I hope the Eye Doctor appointment goes well. If he decides removing cataracts is in order, go for it. I'm sure glad I did. It made a tremendous difference, especially in driving at night.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue....maybe put a note on your steering wheel now to turn off the lights.
I'd surely forget as our cars have had the auto turn off for the last several. Thank heavens. We left them on once whle going to Mackinac Island on the ferry....car on the mainland....and no go starting it when we got back.
Good yucky morning here...high 50s and a north wind....guess we're at the tail end of the big rain storm going across the south to Sue, Mary, and Sharon. Nobody is walking the beach, so you know it's nasty out there.
I watched that Norwegian who fell at the start of men's cross country ski get up and end up with a gold medal. Those are the stories I like.
I'm moving slowly this morning, but need to shower and get dressed if I'm going to go down and look in on the bridge thing. I imagine they'll have a lot of players with the weather yucky out. The movie theatre will be jammed, too, so we'll pass on that.
jane
Thanks for the tip, Jane. I don't think I'll have to worry about it, though, as Tim drives me most places and he's very aware that he needs to be sure the lights are turned off!
AU women played Vanderbilt this evening and despite a few worries, we won!
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
MARDI GRAS today, Babes!
Not a festive day here, today, but they keep saying temps will be in the 90s by the end of the week. Geez, one extreme to another. It's cold and wet, but the golfers went off to B'ville. Silly guys.
I went down yesterday afternoon and had intended to just watch, but with me they had 12, so 3 tables and I played. Everyone seemed very nice and were good players, but not naggers who replayed every hand to you to tell you what you did wrong.
That was my excitement yesterday. Today will be quieter. :coolsmiley:
jane
Sue, hope your girls won last night and that Bill remembered the lights. Mine have been automatic for years too.. Sounds like you had a nice visit with Bill. Is he going home today?
Jane, nothing worse than a nasty day on the beach. Good day to stay in and read. Glad you got a chance to play bridge and enjoyed it. Our church is having a Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner but I don't think John & I will go.
Well, the cataract doctor said both of mine should come out, so I am scheduled for Mar 29 & Apr. 12. I did order the multifocal lens and he said my astigmatism wouldn't be a problem because it was caused by my cataract! Amazing what they can do. I'm a little nervous about it, but sure want to get rid of the blurry vision. The mf lens is expensive and is out of pocket, but I went with it anyway. We arrived at the Dr's office at 11:40 and left a little after 4:00. Such a long time. Much of it waiting.
Nothing scheduled for today, for which I'm thankful. Sharon
It's almost afternoon here, Buddies. My cleaning ladies were here at 8:00 and out a bit before 9:00, so my house is clean and my sheets have been changed. Bill left at 5:30 a.m. to drive home, so I told him goodbye last night before I went to bed. He was ready to sleep then. I had to get up before 8:00 and get dressed, had showered before I went to bed. Bonney and Jean picked me up about 9:15 to take me to the Circle meeting. We didn't get started right away as Olyne and Carol were co-hostesses and had LOTS of food. I only ate fruit, but they had eggs, sausage, fruit, and desserts. Way too much food at 9:30 in the morning!
Jane, Auburn had a Mardi Gras parade down town last Saturday and the people putting it on had a formal dance afterward (at a steep price as the funds were going to charity). Our downtown is only about 4 blocks long--so they started at our church, turned onto the main street, went past the shopping area (about 2 blocks) and turned up our street at the Baptist church which is about 3 blocks from us. They had a pretty good turnout for the parade and a good time was "had by all!" according to both newspapers.
Sharon, our girls won, but it wasn't pretty and we didn't put the game away until very close to the end of the 4th quarter. I know you will be really happy when your cataract's are removed. It has made a HUGE difference in my life! I keep a couple of pairs of cheap dime store readers to use after dark if the book I'm reading has smallish print, but otherwise don't wear glasses at all--after a life time of wearing them. I did wear contacts for about 10 years, but when I was teaching in Albuquerque, we had to go outside for playground duty and the wind was so bad every day that I had to start wearing my distance glasses outside--and then just decided, what the hey and have done without them ever since.
I hope all the Buddies who haven't checked in today, will show up later. AGAIN, GINNYANN, where are you? I miss you!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I got the results of the diagnostic mammogram I had last Friday . Its negative !!! :nanadance2:
Hooray, alpiner! Those are always days for celebration!
Sharon, glad you're going to have the cataracts done. I hope you'll be as pleased as the rest of us have been.
Sue, glad that your Lady Tigers won their game last night. The Lady Vols won on Sunday, too.
jane, sorry about your weather. After our 4" of rain over the weekend, it's supposed to be cloudy and drizzly all week long. But at least not as cold.
Jeanne, I hope you're able to dig out from all your snow.
We came in in the middle last night at bridge. But I did make one blockbuster hand...competitive bidding and we wound up at 5 hearts doubled and vulnerable - and I made 6. Over 1000 points on that one hand. It would have been more if we'd bid the slam, but who knew.
How are things in Texas (Darlene) and in Oregon (Marilyn) and in Indiana (Ginny Ann).
My car makes a loud noise it I leave the lights on or leave the Key in the starter. But regardless I have done both things more than one time. Thought as elsewhere as I get out. shut the door with the lock down and see the keys dangling in the starter. I have started to carry a second set of key in my purse. Now to make sure I pick it up before I get out of my seat. Can't say its a age thing because I did it years ago also.
When I came home from Circle Meeting I ate a light lunch of leftovers and got on my bed to read. I was about halfway through Chris Bohjalian's Skeleton's at the Feast. It was about a family who lived in Germany and were gentlemen/women farmers. The father and oldest son were at the front in the German Army. A young man from Scotland who'd been captured after parachuting from an English airplane was captured and assigned to work at the large farm. Then the Russians began to invade that area--very brutal scenes, lots of people murdered by Germans AND Russians--and a young Jew disguising himself as a German officer. Intriguing plot and a good read although brutally honest about War.
Hurray, Alpiner! I'm happy that your mammo was negative!
Wow, Mary, what a hand! What fun to get a great one occasionally (and often would be fantastic!).
Jeanne, if I'd been driving I'd have turned of the lights and didn't realize Bill hadn't done that. I was afraid I'd have to buy a new battery but after the campus police charged it, all was well. I've learned that all the new cars and trucks seem to turn off all lights and accessories when the key is taken out of the ignition.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
I've read the paper, had breakfast, showered/shampooed/dressed for bridge. I still need to get outside for a walk, but need to call Olyne in hopes she can pick me up to go to bridge. Not being able to drive myself is the pits. I have no idea if the boys will ever let me drive again! My other bridge club is meeting tomorrow, too, and I think Bonney will pick me up. I need to call her this afternoon to be sure.
Not much else to report here. Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Nothing exciting here, either. We went to Wed. Coffee and Ray won a prize...2 mugs filled with chocolate candy.... :thumbup:
I'm off in about 10 minutes to drive to PI for a needed haircut. That'll be my last here. Ray played golf yesterday in miserable (to me) conditions...wet, cold, windy, so I'm convincing him he needs to stay in today and rest up.
Weather man said 90s by Thurs and Friday, but none of my weather apps comes near that...more like 70s. It's foggy again, too, but I'll leave in plenty of time and turn my fog lights on.
jane
Hi Gals, I slept in till 9:00 today. I have been so tired for the past couple of days. I had coffee instead of tea this morning, so I feel a little more alert. I've read the paper ad had breakfast and lunch and sorted through some donations I'm giving to the Kidney Assn. They called and I already had a big bag of clothes collected that I just hadn't done anything with. I like to note down what I give and keep it for tax purposes. However, don't know if we will get much credit on charity gifts anymore.
We're going out to dinner tonight to celebrate Valentine's Day, but not to any place special. Just an excuse for me not to cook! :)
Cogratulations, Alpiner. I'm so happy to hear you got the all clear. Jan 15 was my 17th yr. anniversary of my BC surgery. All clear since.
Jane, since Ray is diabetic, do you get all those chocolates? I'm sure you will be glad to get your hair cut. Mine has just grow out to where I like it, but probably another week or so, I'll have to go get cut again. I'm really goig to lecture her on not scalping me like she did last time!
Mary, woo hoo on the great bridge hand. You were brave doubled ad redoubled and vulnerable. I'm not surprised you didn't go to 6. Last time I played bridge, I had a hand that I bid game on and made six, but there was really no way of knowing we had such a good fit. That's bridge for you.
Sue, sounds like you are playing lots of bridge this week I feel so bad for you that you can't drive. I know how isolating that must be when you live alone too. Thank heaves you have lots of friends + the organization that drives you.
Hi Jeanne. How's the snow situation now?
Everyone have a good day. Sharon
Sue. Going to check and see if library have that book. Think I would enjoy reading it. Me living through the 7 years of that war one would think I wouldn't want to read about what went on but I like to. Some things make me remember.
Surprise that the Univ. Police charged you battery. Ours are not suppose to get you into you locked cars anymore and other problems they will give you names of companies to call.
It is up around 50 deg here today but raining of and on. Still I need to get out to the grocery store.
I did take and wash my car yesterday. Get some of the salt off it. How I would love to get that power hose on to the house siding. Everything looks such a mess.
Sharon...Ray doesn't touch any candy or desserts with sugar in them...and very few that are sugar free. He's very careful about his diabetes and his kidney disease.
Alpiner....congrats on the good mammo.
Mary...whoohooo on the bridge hand.
I got my haircut and went to WalMart for my Evista refill...and, of course, they didn't have enough to give me my 90 day supply, so I'll need to go back tomorrow or Friday.
Nothing much else here...watched some Olympic speed skating and skiing, but not much else.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and read the paper, but need to shower and do a little picking up of things I've left scattered here and there (books and newspapers). I finished my last library book David Baldacci's The Escape about 10:30 last night, so will probably reread something in my collection after the basketball game this evening. Tim will take me this evening, but he doesn't know if Kris will be joining us. I think she has something planned with her Mom.
My Thursday bridge club will play at Merilin's home at 12:30. Bonney will pick me up and bring me home. I played in the Wednesday club yesterday--Carolyn picked up Helen and then me and we were 30 minutes late. Some of the members were annoyed, but no one said anything. This club is not nearly as fun as the Thursday club, however 3 of us are members of both.
I haven't been watching the Olympics--too much basketball on TV I want to see. AU men are doing well and may get into a good tournament. They are playing Kentucky here tomorrow night, I think. Our women's team is good, but most of the other SEC women's teams are better. I hope we win tonight, but I'll enjoy getting there, either way.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Good Morning....clear and bright and warm here.
The FL shooting has me so upset. I hope the Congress and the States give more consideration to the Sandy Hook Promise group who proposes a way for those who are deemed mentally ill can be separated from their guns for a period of time. It seems people knew this kid was one of those.
jane
I agree Jane.
Unfortunately, most guns are available
everywhere, and it is a personal choice
gun owners make to keep them out
of the reach of the mentally ill and children.
It is so very complicated and political
here in the US then I don't see how a
workable solution will ever be reached
in our life time.
I know that this is a negative way to
view guns here in the USA, but I
can't see the solution. And if there is
a solution, I can't see it politically
happening.
I choose to hope for a miracle ....
that will bring out the best in people,
in order for change to happen that might
help solve the gun crisis here in the the
States.
Sandy
Good morning, Buddies. I'm slow in getting started this morning as just before I went to bed, my virus protection program gave me a warning and I had to wait until the bug was found and cleaned up. I don't go to unknown web sites, so I'm always perplexed when I am alerted to something like that. I hope it is OK today.
Tim's truck is having problems, so he used my car to take me to the basketball game--we lost! And then took my car home and will pick me up for lunch and grocery shopping about 11:00 this morning. He'll probably drop my library books off at the library for me and I'll walk over tomorrow as we're not expecting rain this weekend.
As far as guns go, we always had guns at our house, but always locked up in a gun safe and the boys had to take gun safety classes and also learn from Bob when and how to use a gun. None of them hunt now except Bill, who makes an annual trip to a friend's property for duck hunting in Kansas whenever that is in season. I have a BB gun here at the house, but don't use it. Nothing here to shoot and I have no desire to do so. However, I used to go hunting with friends as a teen, but mostly shot bottles!
Anyone who has guns in their home should have them under lock and key and not available to any child. (and this is my sermon for the day!). I agree that guns are far too available and are not carefully taken care of. Gun violence has grown to be a major problem here in the U.S. And the NRA has much to answer for!
It's sunny and warmer here today. I hope to get some walking in later today. Have a good day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Hi....beautiful day here...and climbing in the mid 80s.
I had a rough night, and will take it easy this afternoon...and then the potluck downstairs.
We have a traffic problem the last week.....they’re putting in new sidewalks up and down the main north-south highway...but they sure have created a huge problem up the street fem us. If this is an indication of what spring break is like, I’ll be delighted to be gone.
I went to find my prescription at WalMart...and they couldn’t find where it’d been placed. They hunted and hunted....I suggested it was in the safe....since the cost was $364.00. They always ask me if I know how expensive Evista generic is....and druggist asked if I wanted 90day supply...or just one month. They did finally find it.
We’re in for the rest of the day...not fighting that traffic mess.
The Sea Turtle Center is having an Open House of their new facility tomorrow. We’ll go by later in the week.
http://www.seaturtleinc.org
Jane, sorry you're having a painful time today. Your Evista is way more expensive than mine. I suppose it depends on which MC D insurance you have. I just filled mine last week and I think it was around $260 for 3 months. I have Cigna, which is Aetna.
Sue, sorry your girls lost, but glad Bill is getting you around.
I went to the Pod brunch at 9:15 this morning and then to the grocery. They had a $20 off coupon at HT starting today, so I didn't go yesterday, my usual day. Of course you had to spend $100. I stopped at the library after the grocery to drop off a book, pick up another Nora Roberts and a New Zealand book for John. He's going there in Feb 2019 on a tour. I'm not that enthused about it or able to do the walking, etc required. He's always wanted to go there. If I were younger and more agile, I would probably enjoy it too as I've heard it is beautiful.
By the time I got back from all my running around, my back was killing me. I should have taken a pain pill at the brunch before I headed to the grocery, but I didn't.
I did get my reservations made for Tallahassee for 3/20-23. That will squeeze it in before my cataract surgery.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Sue, glad that your car was available for Tim to use. Since he takes you a lot of places, it sounds like a good way to keep it moving. Sorry your Lady Tigers lost. I saw that my Lady Vols lost last night, too - and to that other team from your state.
jane, so sorry you're having a pain-day. I hope you're better soon. We got caught in some spring break traffic on SPI during one of our Valley trips. I'm sure it's much worse now - and especially with road work going on. Doesn't sound like good planning to me. I'd love to see the Sea Turtle Center.
Sharon, I envy John his trip to New Zealand, and sorry you won't be going. We spent three weeks there, and absolutely loved it. My John always said if he were ever thinking about emigrating somewhere, it would be to NZ. It is an extremely long trip to get there, though. What's up with a trip to Tallahassee?
I see I haven't posted in a day or so. Just nothing much going on around here. I have gotten the surgery scheduled - it's for next Wednesday, 2-21. Kate is coming on the 20th for baby-sitting duties. The surgery is at the large downtown hospital, but I can get my pretesting done at the smaller branch which is about a mile from here. I'm getting my hair cut tomorrow, and will get a manicure on Monday to remove the nail polish. I'm sure there are things I'm not thinking about, but...
Happy Friday to all the Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. I slept a bit later this morning and ate breakfast and have been outside for a walk. It's a beautiful sunny day today and I didn't need a jacket--and had on a long sleeved t-shirt and was sweating when I returned home.
One of my friends in my Sunday School class died this week--he was in his 90's and has been ill for some time. I will attend the funeral this afternoon. Ethel will pick me up and bring me home. There will be a reception after the service at Baird Hall in the church.
Good grief, Jane! That is a terrible price for Evista--I take it, also, but Bob paid into the military Tri-Care for Life program and my payments are very small. And it's something I'll take for the rest of my life. It seems to me most insurance companies are not very sympathetic to Seniors!
Speaking of the Sea Turtle center, have any of you other Buddies visited the sea turtle center in Charleston, South Carolina? I forget the name of the author of many interesting novels, but she visited a "house" party I attended near Charleston and we were invited to visit the Sea Turtle Center there--and also into the area where they were nurturing turtles that had not made it to the beach after hatching. It's a very interesting experience. I checked out the Sea Turtle Center Jane mentioned and it is doing some fantastic work for sea turtles. ( I just checked my book collection--Mary Alice Monroe is the author who writes a lot about sea turtles--mostly fiction).
Sharon, I'd love to go to New Zealand, too. It's been on my bucket list for a long time, but I guess my traveling days (at least alone) are gone forever. My sons have been wonderful to help me out, but they sure are fussy about what I can and cannot do!
Mary, I'm keeping my fingers crossed and sending thoughts/prayers for wonderful results of your surgery. I'm glad Kate will be staying with you through the surgery and perhaps a few more days. Keep us posted.
Happy Saturday, Every Buddy.
Sue
Mary, I will hold you in my prayers on Wed. It is so good that your daughter is coming to stay with you again and help out. Will you be able to walk at all for a while? Yes, it is sad that I can't travel to NZ with John, but I'm just not up to it. As to Tallahassee, I'm going to visit my sil who just turned 87. Three of her kids live there too, but I just felt it was time for me to go see her again. It's been about 3 yrs since I was there. My brother passed about 11 yrs ago, but I've always thought of Marilyn as an older sister.
Sue, I know you get frustrated with the restrictions, especially from the boys, but that just meas they love you. I do wish your leg brace could come off and that you could drive again.
We set a temp record yesterday of 82. Previous record was 76! Today it's supposed to be a high of 44! What a change. This area is in a basin that gets all the different weather fronts and is in constant change. Tomorrow it is to be back in the 60's and later in the week, the 70's. Crazy. It's supposed to rain some today, but isn't too overcast yet.
I hope Jane is feeling better today and has nice weather. Darlene, too.
Marilyn, you've been missing a while. Check in. Ginny Ann, we're always missing you!
Hi to everyone else I haven't mentioned. Sharon
Good afternoon, Buddies. Olyne picked me up for Sunday School and Church this morning. At the church service we had communion as this is the first Sunday in Lent. Our female pastor was preaching again this morning. Her husband is staying with his father for a few days as his father has donated one of his kidneys to a friend who needed it. I'm guessing that his father is at least as old as I am or maybe older (I'll be 81 on March 15--Beware the ides of March!). I'm expecting to live until at least my mid-90's unless something drastic happens. My female relatives (grandmother lived to be 93 and 2 of her sisters-in-law to be 98! But unfortunately they were senile by then).
I'm planning to read until the basket ball game I want to watch comes on at 4:00. We're playing up at Alabama and their women beat us when they played down here. I'm sure their arena will be packed today!
Have a nice afternoon, Buddies.
Sue
Hi everyone..been sick..in bed most of last 12 days with the flu...terrible stuff..still trying to get my energy and appetite back...hope all are well Darlene
Darlene, so sorry to hear you got attacked by the flu. It is awful, I know. But I'm glad you're on the mend. You'll probably take a couple of weeks to regain your strength, so don't push too hard. Hugs!
Sue, good luck to your Ladies.
Really quiet weekend here. At least we've had sunshine all day today. More clouds and rain for the next few days after this.
Happy President's Day to all the Buddies.
Well Hello there every Buddy. Long time no see. I haven't been on any forums except Facebook for a couple of weeks. Just now got caught up with all y'all here.
For my birthday on the 6th, we went to lunch at the Blue heron Bistro. a german place, I had Wiener Schnitzel, Red Wine and both desserts, Cake and Mousse both chocolate. On Valentines day we went to Momiji's a japanese sushe place, but didn't have any sushi. I had Yakisoba, stir fried with Teriyaki chicken , broccoli and carrots, Keith hd teriyaki chinken with rice and salad. On the 9th we went to Vancouver Wa. and to Portland on the 10th for Lily's 1st birthday party and back to Vancouver. we cam home on Sunday the 11th.
This Tuesday 4 of us girls and Keith are going to lunch at the Blue Heron again for more German food and to celebrate mine and my friends birthdays again. Hers is the 19th.
Alpiner, Doing a Happy Dance for your good news. :banana2: :cheer:
Darlene....glad you’re slowly rwcovering.
Sharon....my Part D has a $400.00 deductible this year, so the high $ on Evista. It’s BC/BS. Ray doesn’t have a deductible... but his premiums are twice what mine are. They get you one way or another.
Marilyn....glad you got K to go somewhere new to eat.
Sue....the military plan is sure a good one.
Mary...glad your daughter can come for your surgery.
Hot day again here...we went up to the Sea Turtle Center today. They’ve done a beautiful job with the new bldg.
Jane
The bug that I have had on & off since the fall got me admitted to the hospital 3:30 a.m. on Valentines Day ! I just got home this evening after 5 days in the hospital ! I have pneumonia & am still recovering . The hospital food was terrible , good thing I didn't feel like eating for 2 days . Some of the nurses agreed , I mentioned the kitchen needed someone to help them improve the cooking . They agreed !
alpiner - what a mess -to have to spend that time in the hospital. I'm so glad to hear you're finally on the mend. Keep taking it easy for a while longer.
Hey, Buddies - let's stay well out there'!
Alpiner....glad you’re home and recovering.
Mary....that flu bug is everywhere....avoid crowds is what we’re trying to do.
Nice day here today...bridge this afternoon and a party tonight at a local place.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've showered/dressed and am ready to go to a luncheon at church--Presbyterian Community ministry. It's a charity/member based organization that provides loans to people needing help and has a repayment program for those who can afford small payments, but some will never be able to repay. I need to call Ethel who lives near me and must pass by on her way to church.
Jane, enjoy your bridge afternoon and the party. Let us know how it goes!
Mary, I'm trying my best to stay well. I've had the flu shot as well as a pneumonia booster so feel pretty good about that. I don't go many places where people are except for church on Sunday and a weekly lunch date and Kroger run with Tim. Kroger supplies hand sanitizers for the buggies and our hands, and we try to get in and out of there in a hurry!
Alpiner, I am so sorry about your bout with pneumonia and recent stay in the hospital. Also about the hospital food--I have had a similar experience with that! Our hospital had improved when I was in there for heart surgery last summer--the new chef is a member of our church. Take care of yourself and let Hubby do what needs to be done until you recover your strength.
Jane, not every military retiree paid into the Tri-Care for Life program, but I'd already had BC and although Bob had not yet had surgery for his cancer, he decided it was a wise decision--and am I ever glad that he did. I still have certain co-pays, but the major costs are paid by that program. Lots of my friends didn't do that for their families and I'm pretty sure they wish they had now!
Marilyn, my mouth is watering after reading the menu for your birthday lunch! Good for Keith for treating you to the feast. We don't have a restaurant here that specializes in German food--Columbus, Georgia, which is about 45-50 minutes from here used to have a great one, but it seems to have closed its doors now. And a belated Happy Birthday to you!
Mary, our Lady Tigers played a great first half, but fell behind in the second and we lost. Sad to watch. We only have one more home game and I think that's all for the year. I doubt we'll get far in the tournament. We have some good players, but most are young and learning, so it will take a while.
Darlene, I'm so sorry about your bout with the flu. I hope/pray that you'll recover soon. I can't remember, but do you have any of your children nearby? Take it easy and slow down as best you can. (HUGS!!! and Prayers for your recovery).
I need to call Ethel to confirm our time for going to the luncheon. Also expecting Tim to stop by to see if I survived the weekend! Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Darlene, I'm so sorry to hear that you've had the flu. I'm glad you are on the mend now. Take it easy.
Alpiner, you sure didn't need pneumonia on top of everything else. Glad you're home and recovering. Take care of yourself. I can't stand hospital food either.
Marilyn, sounds like you've been wining and dining! Congratulations. I'm not a fan of german food, but it's still nice to get out.
Jane, I only pay $15 a month for my MC D. It is through Cigna. I have no deductible either. However, I do pay a higher price on Evista. Most of my other meds are lower tier generics and I don't have to pay more than a few dollars for them. Enjoy your bridge. Hope you get good cards.
It's to be 60 and rainy here today. Yuck. I'm trying to stay out of crowds too. I plan to finish up my taxes today and get them sent. Hi to all. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. It's dark and looks like rain, but I've already been out for my morning walk and glad to be back inside. I need to do a load of laundry but not much else on my schedule for today. I'm going to start my last library book after lunch and will probably finish it today. It is fiction but the main character is Oscar Wilde. The title is "Oscar Wilde and a Death of No Importance". It looks like a short read, so should finish it before I go to bed this evening.
Tim had already sent my tax stuff to my accountant, but I received still another one yesterday, so he took it home and also sent it to Sherrill. After she completes them, she sends me quarterly forms for payments--Ugh, but it's better than paying it all at once. She'll probably wait until closer to April to file.
Sharon, you didn't mention how you are feeling, but I hope much better today.
Hi to Every Buddy--I hope all have a good day.
Sue
The party last night was fine...good food and a band.
Ray’s off golfing, and housekeeping has come and exchanged our towels.
Laundry day ...again. With a very limited number of clothes, it seems as if I am always doing laundry!
I also need to do so,e bookkeeping.
Jane
Sue, other than the usual aches & pains, I'm fine. I have the taxes all done except for 2 items that I'm waiting for. Then I can send them to the accountant. It is gloomy and overcast here. But the temp is to be 72!! The landscapers are puttinng down mulch today. That's part of the HOA included items.
Jane, know what you mean about laundry. Seems like I'm always doing it. If the spirit moves me, I may do a load today, but it's not urgent.
I just finished typing and sending off the church articles to the newspapers. It's surprising how many people have mentioned seeing them when they didn't even know I was the one sending them in.
I have a book that I may finish this afternoon. It is another Nora Roberts, but I don't recommend it. It's called, YEAR ONE, and refers to the first year of a world plague. Involves black magic too. Not my kind of book.
Brian called Sunday and our family get together for the year will be at his house over the Memorial Day Weekend. We had discussed traveling somewhere exciting, but the grandkids can't afford it and I want to see them and the new great grand baby too.
Not much else going on here. Hope you all are well and having a good day. Sharon
I finally feel better today..energy slowly coming back..Sue..yes I have family here..son and wife..my brother..nieces...and many friends..they have kept me supplied with food and all kinds juice and drinks...thx for asking...Hi to those looking in Darlene
Darlene, I'm glad you've had some help while you have been ill. It sure feels good to have some family near by.
Jane, your party sounds nice. What is the weather like back home? Our weather man said it was 80 today (in Montgomery) but I think it was about 75 here. I hope all the snow will be gone when you and Ray get home.
Sharon, does Brian's family live in the same house they had when he was stationed in Missouri? I know one of your grandsons is attending Missouri U. I'm guessing they really liked living there.
Good night, Every Buddy. I'm not off to bed yet, I've started watching one of the "Red" movies--stupid, but enjoyable.
Sue
Beautiful sunshine this morning and 77 degrees . What a change from what we
have been having. If I remember correctly Mary Z. was to have here foot surgery
today. I hope that all is going WELL FOR HER.
Joy in Louisiana
Joy....I think you’re right that today is Mary’s surgery. Good thoughts going her way.
Sharon...weather at home is 16 an email from a friend said. They’d had warming and rain so the snow was slowly melting. SIL in Chicago said their snow was all gone, too. It’s a nice day here...had the last Wed. Coffee and golf guys and wives coming over at 4:30 and the. We’re all doing out for dinner. It’s “farewell†time...to orrow meeting another couple for lunch and another for dinner, I think.
This weekend will be about gathering up things and using up what’s in the fridge and freezer.
Jane
Jane. Take your time getting home. Still cold and so much rain. Lots of areas flooded. Going to be a few day before the rain stops.
It is amazing how fast the move the snow out of Chicago. My Friend up there last week end and it was 2 ft deep in places. Now all gone. My library had it piled on the parking lot at the back cutting of 4 meters for a week.
Hope Mary gets home fast. Bet she will so happy to have has the taken care of. Will walk better. She likes to vacation
Jane, it sure doesn't seem like it is time for you to make the trip home already.
Sending prayers for Mary. Hope ll is well with her surgery
TRhis afternoon I am taking Keith back to the dermatologist to have his stitches removed. the surgery won't be until after the pathology repert comes back but the Dr. and myself are sure it is Basal Cell carcinoma.
If so I hope they caught it. Lots they can do now...
Thanks Jeanne.
I have an appt. tomorrow to see my primary care doctor . When I called to make the appt. I was told "Mary" would see me . I think Mary is his nurse , hope I get to actually see the doctor too .
Last night I finally got to sleep in our bed but all propped up . We are having a cold spell & thought the furnace wasn't working , so we piled on extra blankets . Son thought to look at the power box outside & found a switch was flipped .
I'm home and, after last night, not having too much pain. Kate is a terrific care-giver. We got the the hospital at 9 am for my 11:30 scheduled surgery. Surgery wound up being about 3:30, and we didn't get home until about 8:30pm. I've got a walking cast on the left foot, and a pressure bandage on the right. I managed to get in the house with my walker. It's a struggle and a challenge, but it'll get better. The worst of the anesthesia has worn off, so that's a blessing. I see the doc in two weeks, and I guess will get dressings changed then.
Marilyn, good to hear from you. I hope all goes well with Keith's treatment.
alpiner, I hope your visit goes well. I have no problems with seeing the Physician's Assistant. They're usually very good listeners and with more time. Good luck, in any case.
jane, I know you hate the thought of heading back to those temperatures, but I hope they won't last too much longer. Safe travels in any case. My other friends down there will be heading back about the first week in April. They have to wait for the repairs to finish on their RV.
Jeanne, I hope I'll be walking better eventually - but not for a while.
Sharon, Sue, and Joy - thanks for the good wishes.
Good morning, Buddies. I've been out for a walk with a long sleeved t-shirt on and it's pretty warm today. I'm going out again before noon to visit my back yard neighbor, Dr. Cadenhead. His daughter-in-law sent me an e-mail telling me he's pretty depressed. He was my favorite of all professors both at USC and AU. I haven't been over there much since his wife died a year or so ago.
Marilyn, I hope the news you get about Keith's biopsy is a good one, but if not, I'll pray it is early enough for complete healing. Take care of yourself, too, as you will need your strength if he has to go to treatments.
Jeanne, I'm glad your snow is gone--BUT is it possible you might get some more? This year has been crazy weather wise!
Alpiner, I hope your appointment goes well today. Let us know how it goes. Good luck!
Mary, I know it must be a Royal pain in the Rear to have a cast on one foot and a pressure bandage on the other. You have my sympathy and good thoughts for a quick recovery. How long will Kate be with you? I, also, don't mind seeing a Physician's assistant, especially the Cardiologist's assistant who is also a cardiologist. The last time I had a check up with him, he was in emergency surgery and had to see her and things went very well.
Jane, have a safe trip and let us know when you arrive home. I hope the weather will be good for you.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy! And GINNYANN, please check in!
Sue
Marilyn..glad it’s not melanoma. As my derm says...melanoma is the one that can kill you.
The “farewell†meal thing continues. Today is a lunch in about a half hour...and neither of us is hungry, so it may be a shared appetizer for us.
Tonight we're supposed to go for ribs with another group.
Much cooler today so need a cardigan for thw restaurant.. .often too cold for me.
Jane
Jane. Safe drive home. Hope all is well at the house. Has you area had lots of flooding like our part of Illinois has. Our roads and streets are so torn up. Don't know if just fill the holes with tar and rock will help this year.
Not really been a great weather year for you in Texas this visit, has it. But you did at least get away from the cold here.
Mary. That was a long day but glad you didn't have to stay overnight. I must have missed you saying what it was you were having done. Nothing worse than hobbling around on those boots, but sure do help. With both feet then you will not be driving for awhile. Did you have summer trip planned?
All yesterday we were without water from early in the morning and did not come back on until 10pm last night. All the underground drains and water lines are getting old around here now. No idea what was wrong but was the whole area. Glad it wasn't as freezing as it was few weeks ago. Pipes may have frozen in the house water lines. I do have heat tapes on them all and down 4 ft into ground. Makes you realize what it must be like for those people that loose the Electric , Water etc. Like Puerto Rico now. Some people not had it for 4 months. I do tend to forget that I went through it all for years in the UK during the war. No electric or water lines. Freezing weather. couldn't do it now. Be on the first plane out...
Mary, I'm so glad your surgery is behind you and hope recovery will soon be there too. How long does the Dr estimate for complete healing? It sounds like you need to borrow or rent a wheelchair for a while to go to meals, etc. Maybe you have that already covered. Bless Kate for taking such good care of you. Sending a cyber hug and lots of good wishes.
Jane, enjoy your farewell parties. Have you gotten your stuff packed yet? What day do you leave? The 28th is 6 days away. Hope you have an easy dry drive.
Marilyn, John has had a couple basal cell carcinomas removed with no problem. He sees his dermatologisst every 3-6 months because he has such fair English skin and spent a lot of time outside in his youth, before sun-screens came out. Anyway, I'm glad it's not melanoma and that they are testing it.
Jeanne, I don't know how any of the people in Europe survived the War ad post War eras. I remember our class filling boxes of basics for children in England, but we didn't begin to understand what you were going through.
Sue, sounds like you are enjoying the warm springy weather too. Late yesterday afternoon, I went out and took pictures of my beautiful cherry trees--really nice this year. Then I saw our neighbors on their patio, so I went over and chatted and we listened to all the birds and signs of spring. We hit 80 yesterday and probably today too, both records.
Hi to everyone. Ginny, where are you? Joy, I'm glad your weather is good again. Sharon
I forgot to add that I went to the grocery this morning and got home just long enough to eat a bite and then had to leave to get my hair cut. I didn't have her set it, so I need to go do that since it has air-dried now.
I also stopped at the Physical Therapy clinic in the same strip to have them check how my leg is coming. The PA never measured the angle or anything. The therapist measured the extension angle, which is what I'm having problems with. I still have -5, so she told me to go buy a 10 lb leg weight to lay on top of my knee when I have it extended on the couch, etc. I thought sure I had made some progress with all the exercises I've done. What a pain. Sharon
Jeanne....yes, some street flooding at home as the rain melts the snow...but they were to have more snow today. No, the weather hasn't been perfect....but when it's cold and awful up north, there's a bit of that cold here...and we still enjoy being here.
Sharon...we haven't started packing yet...planning out the trip and trying to find motels. Ray will start calling tomorrow for reservations. We like to know we have a room and try to even out the distances each day. It's hard going across some states like OK and KS with miles and miles and not a lot of towns. It's sometimes tricky at this time of year with high school basketball tournaments in various places, so the reservations saves some stress.
We plan to do the last minute packing, eat breakfast out and get a few hundred miles in on Wed. Feb. 28. Some people do 800-1000 miles a day. Not. Us. We just can't do that and we find that unsafe.
Once we're home it's the dreaded going through the mail and getting the tax stuff ready. UGH.
jane
Husband & son discovered the oxygen concentrator isn't refilling the portable oxygen tank I would take with me when leaving the house . The supplier has been called & said someone would come here , this was yesterday . I woke this morning & the oxygen tube had come off my nose during the night but dr. said I still need to use it .
Well, that's scary, alpiner! I certainly hope all that's gets cleared up quickly.
Good morning, Buddies. I'm up, had breakfast, showered and dressed for lunch with Tim. He'll be here about 11:00, I think. I've had one phone call about bridge next week and one with Bonney to confirm an outing to Auburn High School. We've been invited to talk to students and perhaps parents and faculty about our husbands' experiences in the Vietnam War. I thought it was going to be sometime next week, but it's a month away in the latter part of March.
Jane, I guess you've been watching the weather up north. I hope you don't run into a late snow storm on the way home. It sounds like you've had a fun and busy time down south. I envy you the winter vacation.
Ouch, Sharon. The new weight thing sounds like a royal pain! I know you'll be glad when all this rehab stuff is past you.
Mary, I hope your leg(s?) are feeling better today. How long will Kate be able to stay with you?
We'll go to lunch and then to Kroger for my weekly grocery shopping and maybe stop at the library to drop off this week's books and get some more. I had to reread 2 of my favorites in my own collection as the ones I had last week were fast reads.
Alpiner, I hope the oxygen supplier has arrived and you are good to go with it. What a pain to have it malfunction as that must be very frightening. Keep us posted.
Jeanne, yuck on the loss of water. What a pain it is when utilities malfunction. I hope they have it fixed now and all will be well.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. GINNYANN! CHECK IN PLEASE!
Sue
Good morning, Gals. Jane, it sounds like you have things well planned out. I agree with you about making reservations ahead. You're especially right with OK & KS. There are so many miles between towns.
Alpiner, I second what others have said. It must be very frightening if you have trouble breathing and the nebulizer doesn't work. If they don't get there asap, contact your doctor or the hospital.
Sue, I think you keept the library in busy! :) I dropped off one book, and started another I had on hand from our lake house free exchange. I think I have about 4 or 5 on hand. I spend more time on the computer and watching TV, I think than you do.
I just found out that one of my pre-op visits requires dialating and John has a local tournament commitment that day. Fortunately, one of my friends is free that day and is willing to drive me.
Mary, how are you doing? Are you able to sleep? I presume they told you to elevate your feet as much as possible.
Wonderful weather here--about 80 degrees for the past 3 days. Set major records. I'm waiting for the boom to fall. Sharon
SharonE The nebulizer works fine , its the oxygen concentrator that is malfunctioning . The nebulizer is a breathing treatment compressor . There will be someone out today between 12:00p.m. & 4:00p.m.
Alpiner, glad that they are scheduled to come out. I know you will be relieved. Sharon
Sharon, I've slept pretty well - at least the first half of the night. They gave me two huge foam wedges to put under my feet. I've spent most of the rest of the time in the recliner, with it all the way up and pillows under my feet. Not above my heart, but pretty close to it. The right ankle (the one I can see) has less swelling that it has had before surgery for some time. I'm still taking pain meds, but not so much that I'm dopey (or at least any more than usual). Don't know when Kate will be leaving, but probably after the weekend. I've made arrangements for the transport here to take me for my first followup appointment on 8 March. If the right foot is okay and I'm off the pain Rx, I should be able to drive after that. We shall see. That foot hasn't hurt at all, so far.
All is well , the man came out & replaced the compressor & left 2 tanks I can use when we leave the house .
Good morning, Buddies. This will be a quickie as I am going to my neighbor's house shortly. Dr. Cadenhead was my favorite professor when I was getting my Master's degree from AU. He has not been well recently and now has neuropathy. His wife died 2 years ago and I used to visit them regularly, but had the fall shortly after she died and haven't visited more than a time or two. His DIL is a friend and told me recently that he is not driving now so I'm taking him some mini cupcakes I bought at Kroger.
Not much else going on here today. We have lovely sunshine and are expecting warm weather all day, but maybe rain tomorrow.
Tim and I had a good outing yesterday, ate lunch at Brick Oven Pizza, then he took me to the library to get books for the weekend and hopefully into next week, then to a quickie trip to Kroger. He's going to come over tomorrow after church to go to the last women's home basketball game with me. I have an extra ticket besides my usual 2 and wanted Kris to go with us, but she and Ard had other plans.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Mary, I am so glad that you haven't had much pain. Between the foam and the pillows, you seem to be doing everything right. I'm sure you are enjoying Kate being there and will hate to see her leave. How will you get to the dining room after she leaves? It's good that you will be able to drive soon. How long will it take for the amputations to heal? It's too bad you can't get out on the patio in this lovely weather.
Alpiner, Yea for getting everything running again and even backups!
Sue, I hope you have a nice visit with your former professor. I'm sure he will appreciate your visit. I hope you found some good books at the library yesterday. Have fun at the game. Hope your girls win. IU lost by 2 pts in OT last night! John was not happy, but this is a building year for the team with a new coach and all, so we won't be going to the NCAA. Butler might be though and Purdue definitely will..
John did some yard work this morning and I'm going to do a couple loads of laundry. If I get the info in the mail from the pharmacy, I can finish the tax preparation to send in. Sharon
Sharon, the Terrace will deliver meals. It's free with a nurse's order (which I think I should be able to get) or for a small charger otherwise. I plan to do that. I'm not getting out on the deck, but we do have the sliding glass door open. We had a little shower this afternoon, and that first smell of rain was SOOOO sweet. We're supposed to get the storm line sometime after midnight tonight.
alpiner, glad you got the oxygen thing straightened out. That was scary.
Sue, I know you had not being able to drive yourself, but it certainly hasn't slowed you down much.
It was great to see the US men win the good medal in curling at the Olympics today. And it'll be fun to see the closing ceremony tomorrow. But it'll be good to get the TV back to "normal" again.
Alpiner...hurrah on getting the oxygen concentrator working again.
Sue...great Tim is going with you to the b game today.
Mary...hurrah on less pain today.
Sharon....sounds as if spring is finding you.
Jeanne....hope it's warming up for you, too.
It's a nice, warm day here and we're still in the "gathering up" process. Fri. night I talked to a fellow from Dubuque who told me they always go around Fort Worth and not through...it's a mess with all the construction of those high overpasses for all the interstates that come in there. He told me what they did, and I found that on my TX map and today he emailed me the specific directions. It'll be a bit further....but not if there's any construction tie up...which there always is. Longer but safer, I think, so that's what we'll do. As I mentioned, we have our reservations for 3 nights already in place, so it doesn't matter if we're a bit later getting to the motel...we know we have a place.
It looks as if the Olympics is winding up. I don't know who this woman is who's doing the Olympics...we didn't see much of the events...some cross-country skiing, some downhill and slalom and some short track ice events....and curling, of course!! :2funny:
jane
Jane, good to get some good directions to avoid construction! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
I'm subbing in another bridge club this afternoon. Pain clinic appt tomorrow and my regular bridge Wed. That's pretty much my week.
It's to be in the low 60's all week with a chance of rain most days. Today is definite rain. We had some early morning and supposed to have more this afternoon. I just hope it doesn't take all the blossoms off of the trees.
Mary, that's good that they will deliver your meals. I hadn't thought of that. Hope your feet are healing more each day. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I woke up to a dark and dreary morning with a light rain. My trash men had been here--at least the truck which picks up plastics and paper and I still need to go out and get the large trash barrel which is bagged garbage. I think they've picked it up now.
This will be a busy week. I have my once a month bridge tomorrow at noon at Azalea Place and Molly Maids will be here early so I'll need to shower tonight. I prefer to shower in the morning, but with them here, it's not so easy. They start cleaning in my bedroom and bathroom and I wait until they are finished cleaning everything. On Wednesday, Terri is picking me up for bridge at Merilin's and Bonney will host the Thursday bridge at 12:30 at her house. This is the first time all 3 have occurred in the same week.
I've read the paper and completed this morning's crossword puzzle and will probably read for a while. I'm reading a WWII novel by Fannie Flagg--The All Girl's Filling Station--It's pretty interesting. The father is ill and his daughters are running the filling station.
I haven't watched the Olympics very much--all that snow reminds me of the shoveling I had to do in Brunswick when the boys were just toddlers!
Our Lady Tigers won the game yesterday and afterwards the Senior's parents were in attendance and given plaques with their daughters names. We're losing the twins and 2 more players, but our young ones are playing very well. I think we'll have a good team next year.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
I went to church yesterday along with oxygen tank . After church hubby discovered he didn't have the oxygen turned on ! I did okay though .
Alpiner....good to know you did fine without the oxygen, even though you didn't know you weren't getting it.
We have a lovely day and Ray's gone for a last swim.
We took two boxes to the PO and mailed those home. The car seems to shrink down here and it seems easier to mail stuff home. ;D
We'll get the rest of the stuff here packed into the car tomorrow, except for each of our suitcases, and those will go in Wed. morning, we'll check out and turn in our keys and go for breakfast and then head to our first stop on the way home.
jane
Safe travels Jane...seems you just got there...we are having nice weather..going to wait a few more days to resume walking after my bout with the flu..Hi Sue Sharon..Mary and those I missed...Darlene
Hi Gals, I just got back from bridge. I had horrible cards and didn't play very well either, so I got the booby prize. Nice group though.
Sue, you are really going to be bridged out this week. I play Wed too.
Jane, sounds like you have everything ready to go. Have a nice last day and then a safe drive home.
Darlene, that sounds wise to skip your walks for a while till you're stronger.
Hi to Mary and Marilyn and hopefully Ginny Ann! Sharon
A late good morning, Buddies. My cleaning ladies were late this morning and have just left. They are once again training a new girl--they do this fairly often as they've been with this cleaning service for some time. So I'm neat and clean for 2 more weeks, thank goodness. This has been a life saver for me.
I am off to lunch and bridge at Azalea Place shortly. I am also playing bridge on Wednesday with my regular Wednesday group and at Bonney's on Thursday as she is the first hostess for March--I can believe it's almost March! We traded and I'll have to have the Thursday bridge on March 15--my 81st birthday. She has a DAR meeting she must attend.
I hope all are well and happy this morning. Alpiner, I'm glad you did OK with your oxygen turned off. Jane, it sounds as if you're almost ready to hit the road. Safe driving and good weather wishes from here in Auburn. Darlene, I'm glad you're finally recovering from the flu. Take it easy until you're completely well. Sharon, I'd rather get the booby prize than no prize--although I'm not real fond of the booby prize!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Carol thank you for asking about Roger. He is still battling the cancer, They changed his medication because instead of the former one shrinking his tumors they grew. He is on Oral meds to cause the immune system to attack the cancer. the meds made him a type 2 diabetic so he is now on metformin as well. He is still working and taking time off to go to his Dr appointments in San Francisco and when he is in bad shape to the hospital locally. He does have a local Dr who gives him his meds.
Marilyn, sorry that Roger is in this fight. But we send lots of hugs and good thoughts to you and yours.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry that Roger is having to undergo such extensive treatments. I hope they are successful ad that he will soon be cancer free. Such a heart-wringing experience to have a child fighting this awful disease. My Melanie seems to have been one of the lucky ones, but I still hold my breath when she has to have another CT scan. At least she only has to have them every 6 months now. Mary is experiencing the same thing too. It's bad enough when the parents have it, but the kids shouldn't have too!! Prayers going out for him and all of his family including you. Mary, for you and your family as well.
I had a recheck at the pain dr today. Totally unneeded though. Then I went to WalMart to get some groceries for our Helping Hands drive for the Second Harvest. I also had to get a 10 lb ankle weight to put on my knee to press it more straight.
Tomorrow, I have my regular bridge group. We meet at the golf club house, so no one needs to worry about having it aat their house. We do have a hostess though who brings a dessert. We play at 9:30 and then have lunch there. I sure hope I have better cards and play better tomorrow.
Mary, I hope you are getting along okay and without much pain. Is Kate still there?
Jane, "Happy Trails" tomorrow.
Darlene, I hope you are getting stronger now. Sharon
Sharon, I'm doing fine. Kate went home this morning. I'm basically taking no pain medicine (just acetaminophen). I think I'm going to make arrangements with one of the sitters here to come for an hour or so every couple of days to help me bathe and wash my hair. Otherwise, I'm managing - awkwardly and slowly - but getting there.
Margaret has finished her radiation treatments. She says she's had no problems with it. She'll get a CT scan sometime soon, and is to follow up with the oncologist. All good news to my ears. You're right - it's tough when it's your children.
We had a beautiful day today. Supposed to have two days of heavy rains coming up, and flood watches are already posted.
Mary, it sounds like it's difficult maneuvering. I'm glad they have people who can come in and help you. Hurray for Margaret. I had no problems except fatigue with radiation, but since I had had several months of chemo preceding it, I suspect it was only natural. I'm glad she didn't. Take care of yourself. Sharon
I'm still on oxygen , hubby doesn't think I should drive yet & he will drive me to crochet class tomorrow . It is through the public school system & they are paid classes . There were 8 classes & I have missed 2 & tomorrow 's class is the last for this term .
I will probably have a chest x ray next week as a comparison & hope I can go off the oxygen . I wake up usually with the oxygen off my face & don't seem to have a breathing problem .
Azalea Place has yet another group in the kitchen and the food is still sub par. However, the new server in the guest dining room was gracious and helpful, so that was nice. I had good cards and won first prize today--$3! I'm pretty happy about this!
I've been watching TV this evening and now getting ready to go to bed and read. I have a new Michael Connelly detective/mystery Tammy brought to me, so will start reading it. I can't stay up too late tonight, though as I have my Wednesday bridge group tomorrow at 1:00. Terri will pick me up about 12:45. We're going out to Merilin's house.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. I've washed, folded, and put away the sheets from my bed and have another load of wash almost ready for the dryer. I hope to get them dry and folded before Terri comes to take me to bridge at Merilin's. And we have Thursday bridge tomorrow at Bonney's. It is really my turn, but she has something (DAR I think) to do on the 15th, so I agreed to take it then. I'll have played bridge 3 times this week after tomorrow! Since tomorrow is March 1st, the others were all in February.
Not much else going on here. I've finished all the library books I got at the library last Friday, so have started on a Susan Elizabeth Phillips favorite and will finish it this evening. I hope all are well and will have a good day today. Jane, good luck with the trip prep!
Sue
Well the rain stopped and we finely got 2 nice sunny day of 60 deg. Today is in the 50s but no sun and saying rain again. But nice weekend coming.
I was planning a trip to Texas end of March but changed my mind. Got tired of checking Airlines and not finding any that would make in easy for me. To much waiting for plane in Chicago. get there with 5 hours to wait to connect. Same with Indy but that goes into Atlanta. Use to like that airport but now crazy.I think that the airlines not putting as many flights on Maybe in Spring they will get better. Hate flying anymore. I drove for years and enjoyed that better.
Only thing for me today is Eye Doctor 6 month appointment at 3.40pm.
Need to get ink for my printer . I just love this Dell that just does black. Dell out of business now but the ink can still be ordered. $69 though. I did look at new printers. Prices not to bad but most are notm just black. Now they are putting the price of the ink refills on the price ticket. On some of them the new ink refill will cost $5 - $8 more than the new printer. So crazy. Everything just throw away items now.
Safe trip back Jane.
Hi Gals, I just got back from bridge a while ago. Have finished my tax preparations after finally receiving the RX summary of John's drugs--over $2000! But he is now getting his expesive glaucoma drops from a Canadian pharmacy. He will save almost $2,000 this year!! If anyone wants info on it, let me know and I will email it to you. They are a reputable pharmacy.
Melanie called just as I finished the taxes and of course we talked for about an hour! She's enjoying life in FL.
Jeanne, I'm glad your weather has improved. We're 55 and rainy today. Yuck. Hope you can find a decent flight to TX. Have you tried going through St. Louis?
I hope Jane and Ray are having a good trip and no problems.
Sue, we both have played a lot of bridge this week. I didn't place today, but at least I was i the middle, not like Monday! Congrats o first place.
Alpiner, hope you can ditch the oxygen soon. Enjoy your crochet class.
Hi to Mary & Darlene & Marilyn & to whoever else pops in. Sharon
Hi everyone, I thought I deleted that post about Roger, I put it on a different site. Oh well. However Roger will never be cancer free. He has 2-3 tumors in his ling, 10 on his pancreas and 2 on his liver. In the beginning 4-5 years agot they gave him 2-20 years of life if all went well with his chemo.
I am going to be teaching Tai Chi at the senior housing facility two days a week starting next week. I am looking forward to that.
My Computer screen a little bleary at the Moment. It was 4pm when the eye doctor got to me and so the drops have yet to dry up. All thing fine.I had been worried about my eyes seems to be dryer than usual. But he says just that the house and furnace on all the time making them tear up. All well no Glaucoma or the Machieler Degeneration or what ever that serious thing is. To just put the tear drop in 2 times a day.
Back in a year.
Was dark and raining on the way back home and so drove back the country road. I just never do what they say and take a driver.
Sharon. I will only fly now if I can start out in Champaign. No line connects to St. Louis. Just Dallas and Chicago. And Detroit to some places
Good morning, Buddies. I have a load of wash in and have just showered and dried my hair. When it's ready, I'll put it in the dryer and go for a walk. I didn't walk yesterday and I am sorry as I tend to just sit around and read. I need the exercise. Terri is picking me up at 12:15 for first Thursday bridge at Bonney's. I agreed to swap with her as she has something (DAR, I think) on the 15th which is my birthday.
Jeanne, I miss traveling and don't think I'll be doing much of it anymore. To catch a flight here someone must either drive me to Birmingham or Atlanta. My sons really are opposed to me traveling alone anyway. I've been to most of the foreign countries but I'd still love another trip to my favorite, Ireland.
Sharon, I'm shocked at the cost of John's glaucoma drops, but hurray for being able to get 'scripts from Canada and save $2,000/year! I did place second yesterday and won 75 cents--and I'm amazed! You didn't mention how you're feeling today--I hope that means you're feeling better.
Marilyn, that's tough news about Roger. I'm keeping him and you in my prayers. I hope his treatments relieve the pain. I have a Tai Chi video which I bought when Bob was in his last 6 months of cancer--he could do a few of the easier movements while seated, but soon had no energy for even that. I think Tai Chi is a wonderful exercise for every Senior and I ought to look for the video and start on it.
I need to put the laundry into the dryer and get out for a walk. It's a bit cloudy and we have a chance for rain, so I hope I don't get wet!
Jane, I hope your packing up went well and you have safe travels on your trip home.
Sue
I've been busy since I got up at 8:00. Called the vet first thing to get Bunny in. Her under chin area was clear full of saliva and she wasn't acting like she felt well, so I took her in and they drained an awful lot out of it. They did it without sedation and she was prettly good about it till she jumped and caused a laceration from the needle. After that, they did it with hand pressure. Next time, I think I'll have them sedate her. It took a long time. But she seems to be better now. I'm putting water on her f ood and adding a little canned, so shes thrilled with that. They also put her on an antibiotic to prevent infection and possibly to dry up that salivary gland that is leaking. They say there's a chance, but no guarrantee. She also loves taking her pill becauase I wrap it in a small piece of thin deli turkey which she loves. So she is happy for now.
After that, we brought her home & fed her annd I finished my grocery list. Then I went and did the shopping. John brought it all in and helped put it up. I am feeling kind of dizzy/woozy and have no idea why. My leg is fine and I took a pain pill before the grocery, so it's not bothering me much. I sure hope I'm not coming down with something.
Sue, you're having a good bridge week. I would like to do some more traveling too, but my back just isn't up to it yet if ever.
Jeanne, can understand your wanting to fly out of Champaign but I'm sure it has limited destinations.
Marilyn, my prayers are with you and Roger.
Hi to all. Sharon
Marilyn, that's so tough about your Roger. I know how your heart must ache.
Jeanne, travel definitely isn't luxurious, or even fast, anymore. I learned a few years ago to ask for a wheelchair. It makes navigating those large airports manageable for those of us who have some years on us. The airport here in Chattanooga is a lovely small one, like yours, but most flights from here go to Atlanta or Charlotte, so that has to be dealt with in any case.
Sue, glad you've been getting some good cards with all your bridge this week. Our Lady Vols play your Lady Tigers tonight in the SEC tournament. Sorry, but I'll be cheering for our Vols.
Sharon, sorry that Bunny has been having more problems.
jane, I hope you're well on your way by now, and having no travel problems.
Darlene, how's your weather been? Have you gotten most of your strength back?
alpiner, good news with the oxygen. I hope you can give it up entirely soon.
We're finally seeing some blue skies and almost-sunset sunshine. Over the last 48 hours, we've had nothing but rain...5" in my rain gauge! Lots of flooded roads and delayed school starts in the area. And we're supposed to have lots of sunshine over the weekend.
I'm doing well - albeit clumsy. I managed to get clean clothes on this morning, after a "spit" bath. It was a LOT of exercise, but I needed that, too. I think I'm going to be able to manage that by myself, but I think I'm going to make an appointment with the beautician here to get my hair washed. I don't know how I'd be able to handle that. The great gal who teaches our Silver Sneakers class came by to see me this afternoon. And, bless her heart, she brought me a box of fried chicken from the Publix store (she thought Kate was still here, so it'll last me for a while). I certainly did have a good supper tonight!
Hi everyone...we are having very nice warm weather and March winds already...Mary I'm getting my strength back ok...I am back walking and most other chores...Sue..that's about all I do is read and walk..I enjoy both..Marlyin..prayers for your Rodger...I'm reading Sharon and Mary are doing Good on their pain control..that's great.Alpiner..hope you will be able to get off the oxygen soon...but thank goodness its available..Jeanne..sounds like you had a good eye report...I always dread mine which is coming up in couple months...Do any of you take many vitamins....I take some..but wondering if I need to add something...since the flu got me...Hi to Jane..hope you and hubby a safe trip home....Darlene
Good Evening, Buddies. I just turned off the basketball tournament. Mary,our gals played well, but your Volunteers won--I'm sorry, but am proud of our Lady Tigers for giving the Volunteers a good game. I wasn't surprised, but still proud that we held our own for a while.
Now I have TCM's An American in Paris on, but I've seen it several times and am off to bed with a book. I need to get up a bit early tomorrow to finish my grocery list. Tim will be here about 10:50 for an early lunch and then grocery shopping at Kroger--and maybe a stop at the library. I hope so because I think it might rain on Saturday when I usually walk over there.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Mary, congratulations on your Lady Vols win last night, but I'm not happy about it. Our Lady Tigers played a good game and it was close, but not close enough. I was proud of the way our gals hung in there until the end.
I stayed up late last night to re-read a new Susan Elizabeth Phillips novel. I have almost all of her books in paper back and they read well the first and subsequent times. When I'm out of a library book, I usually turn to them, although I have other favorite authors in paper back and reread them sometimes, too. I'm hoping Tim has time to stop at the library before we go to Kroger.
It's cooler here today and I'm dressed and ready to go to lunch and grocery shopping with Tim. Not much else going on here today. It's nice and sunny, but rain is expected over the weekend.
Most of the basketball games are tournament games and I think AU men are playing tomorrow.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Mary, it sounds like you're doing well with your bathing and dressing even though it is tiring. I 2nd your idea of having your hair done. No way to do that yourself. How nice of your SS teacher to bring you the fried chicken!
Sue, hope you get to the library. I don't really enjoy rereading books so usually donate them when I finish them. John got a library card yesterday, his first since HS!! Usually, he counts on me bringing home what he wants or using the Lake House free lend, but he was bored with those and decided to go to the library. It is at the end of the shoppinng center that opens into Sun City, so very convenient. He also mailed the tax info to our accountant, all while Bunny was being worked on. He's not good with blood, etc.
I've had a really busy week and up early everyday, so tooday, I slept in till 9:00 and had a very relaxed breakfast, paper, and devotions before I ever dressed. Nothing on the schedule the rest of the day. I had thought to take Bunny for a walk, but the wind is blowing so badly that I don't thiknk I will. This will be a bike day.
Darlene, I take a bunch of vitamins--the most important of which are Vit C, B complex, and Centrum Silver which is a multi-vitamin/mineral pill. I seldom have colds or if I do they are short lived. My dizziness yesterday I think was from not eating or drinking enough. Gone by dinnertime.
Jeanne, I've started to request a wheelchair at airports also. There is no charge, only a tip to the "pusher". And they take you right through TSA checking in about 3 mins. Lovely.
Jane, you should be about home if the weather hasn't hindered you. We had rain off and on yesterday and aare supposed to have heavy winds today and tomorrow, but sun all weekend.
All for now. Sharon
We ate lunch at our favorite Mexican restaurant. I decided to order something different and the items were so large I couldn't eat it all. Next time we go there, I'll order my usual, Tacos, Rice, and Beans.
Then we went to Kroger. I had a short list and we were there before noon, so not many people there yet. We stopped at the library on the way home and I got enough books to last at least through Monday or Tuesday.
Sharon, good for John for getting a library card. I sure enjoy reading and would be lost without a card.
Mary, it's good to hear that each day brings some improvement. I hope you're not in more pain than you can stand and that you have meds to relieve it. Keep us posted.
I'm hoping Jane and Ray are having good travel weather.
Hi to all Buddies looking in.
Sue
I finally have an appt. to see my primary doctor Monday morning concerning my diagnostic chest x ray I had taken this week . I don't care for the way the doctor has his phone calls set up . When I call I get options on which button to click on for appts ., etc. , then have to leave my number for them tho call back . So I wait & wait for a call . I called yesterday , didn't get a call back , so this morning I called again . Finally got a call back mid morning .
I am anxious to see the doctor & hope I can be taken off the oxygen , We are planning to go on a car club tour & would like to be free of the oxygen .
Sharon. Now I requested a Wheel Chair a few years ago when I had to make a trip from Champaign to Houston Texas and had to be there for a appt. with a Surgeon that my family knew well. . I had a that time a heavy thing on my leg with bars going up to my knee. Had a torn Achilles tenden that they were trying not to have to do surgery on. Was suggested I requested a chair. Was O.K until I got to Chicago and there they handed me over to a lady. No English. She got lost in the airport by going the wrong direction. So confused and so I told her to just take me to the Main person for the airport. He then informed me that it would be 5 hour wait to get me on another plane. Usually I am a very polite person but not this time. I insisted he put me on the next plane heading that way in the next 2 hours no matter which Airline it was. First class if only that available. Their cost. By the time I got him knowing I was not a happy person and would be reporting it to My families Attorney Soon as I got to Texas. Had me on a plane in one Hour. Funny coming back though as checking through in Houston they told me they had a wheel chair waiting . I laughed and told them to forget it. and they said . I bet you are the English Lady that they lost In Chicago Eh! we all heard about it. I get back to Chicago and they also knew at the Check in counter. By this time I was finding it really funny. But at least it got me good seats not having to be back in Coach...
I still have that leg brace, Maybe I should put it on and request a wheel chair on my next flight. See if they still remember me...
Quick check in. Perfect traveling weather and we went around Fort Worth on state highways and will go across top of KC, so only had Ok City to get around and it’s an easy one. Sure hope to be home tomorrow night.
Jane
jane, glad your trip home has gone well so far. I hope that's the case for the rest of it.
Sue, well your other ladies team won over the Lady Vols. Dawn Staley has done a fabulous job as a coach.
alpiner, I hate being frustrated by "telephone trees". Fortunately most of my docs' staffs are good at returning calls, and I don't usually mind leaving messages. Fingers crossed for no more oxygen tank.
Nothing much new around here, except lovely bright sunshine and a huge full moon at night. A couple of the gals from my swim group came to visit after class yesterday morning. It was fun to see them and get caught up on the news. I got to play a few hands of bridge last night - sort of. One of the gals in the original four-some here had quit playing because of macular degeneration. She really wanted to play, though, and her eye doc gave her some cards with huge numbers on them. So we played with those. So we had the gal who plays well, but has trouble seeing; the gal who is about 93 and who sort of explains what she means by her bids when she makes them (so she's sure her partner understands); and the gal who never really knows what to bid, doesn't remember what her partner's bids mean (even after she's told); and me (who, of course, has my own problems ::) ). And I keep score. So it almost doesn't count as "bridge", but it good to socialize with these really sweet, nice ladies.
When I got up during the night, I moved to the chair, and slept until 7!!! - really late for me. I took a sponge bath, and sort-of washed my head/hair. And I actually got some long pants on over the cast and shoe. So some major exercise this morning, too.
There have been some major staff shake-ups around here lately. The head of nursing and the assistant activities director both quit (or were fired). The contractor who ran the beauty shop was told she had to leave (why I was trying to wash my own hair). Who knows what else is going on. We have a residents' council meeting next week, so I hope we'll get some information then. And two of the more mobile (though on walkers) and independent residents are moving out. Don't we all hate change!
Enough rambling. Is anybody going to watch the Oscars? Seen any of the nominees? I probably won't - and haven't seen any of them anyway. Hi to everybody I didn't mention specifically. Enjoy your weekend, Buddies.
What an experience, Jeanne. Good for you for standing up for yourself! So far, I've had not problems.
Jane, so glad to hear that all is going well. Hope you are home safe tonight.
Bunny's puncture wound where they drained her yesterday opened up and started draining all over the place. I put her turtleneck sweater on her with a Poise pad glued inside under her chin and also a folded doubble paper towel pad on top. She made it through the night that way. I called the vet first thing this morning and took her over there. They will try to drain it some more and then seal it better. I'm to pick her up at 11:30. Scared us to death, but I guess it wasn't life threatening.
Laundry scheduled for today, but not much else. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. It's pretty chilly here this morning and I've just turned on the weather channel in hopes of getting a temperature soon. OOPs, it's now 54! I am wearing jeans and a sweat shirt, but will have to put a jacket and hat and gloves for my morning walk. We're expecting mid-60's for tomorrow, so that's still chilly here for church.
Alpiner, I hope you get an all clear about the oxygen, but I have seen small portable oxygen containers people take with them on tours and they don't seem too heavy. I hope your doctor responds today!
Jeanne, it seems you've developed quite a reputation with the airlines! I am wearing a leg brace on my right leg due to the nerve damage in my back. It is a pain the neck (and everywhere else) and I'd love to get rid of it. It doesn't inhibit my walking, though, so I try to get out for a 20-30 minute walk daily.
Jane, hurray for the good traveling weather! I hope it holds up for you although this morning's weather back has parts of Eastern Iowa looking like snow. Take care and safe travels!
Not much else going on here today. I've started one of the library books I checked out yesterday and will probably read as well as watch basketball games after lunch.
Mary, I was happy for my Gamecocks, but we will miss Aisja Wilson. I'm sort of expecting her to go to the WNBA pro's, but perhaps not. I haven't heard anything about it. And of course your Tennesse gals beat our AU Lady Tigers the night before--but not by much. I was proud of our gals!
Hi Sharon, you were posting while I was still writing this one. Poor Bunny and poor you and John as I know it hurts to know your sweet doggie is not feeling well. I hope she's feeling much better when you pick her up this morning.
I'm going to bundle up now and get my walk in. I have 5 new library books to read, so I'm good for a few days inside.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
I have a small oxygen tank that has a shoulder carrier but it is still too heavy for me to carry .
hello everyone from the left coast where it has been raining for several days. There was a bit of snow yesterday that didn't stick and was gone by the time I got the car out of the garage to go to the gym.
I got my hair cut today and will try to get a selfie to post here. It is very short compared to the way I used to wear it. I am letting my gray grow out and will no longer color my hair, so I will keep it short until it gets all grown out. My hair grows pretty fast so it should only take about a year or one and a half years.
Hello, Buddies. I've been to SS and church. Our College youth group were in charge of the program--several speakers, a choral group, and an instrumental group. They did a good job and a number of out of town parents were here for their program. Later on this year, our H.S. youth will also have a program, I think. They have done this in the past. Kathy, our female pastor, has been preaching for several Sundays, as Nick, her husband and co-pastor has been with his father who recently donated a kidney to a friend who had to have both kidneys replaced. Our congregation has been in prayer for both Nick, his father, and the friend needing a kidney.
It's a beautiful sunny day and I've had lunch and cleaned up the kitchen. I'm going out now for a nice walk before I pick up the book I'm reading which will take up the rest of my afternoon.
Have a nice day, Buddies. Jane, I hope you can find time to check in after you rest up from your trip.
Sue
We got home late last night, and we’re both exhausted. All that sitting does a number on my lower back and hips, so I’m limping around today and not doing much. We’re invited down to Kathy’s for supper, so that’s good.
Weather to get nasty Mon and Tues....rain and snow. We’ll be safely tucked inside.
Jane
I was awake till 2:30 this morninng, but I still went to church & SS and have a load of towels in the wash. However, there may be a nap in my future. Bunny seems better today and isn't leaking. They sedated her yesterday and drained aother 30 cc our. She still has a puffy spot on her right side, but at least there's no leaking. I don't know what the future holds for her. She's had a hard time the past 2 years and I don't know how much longer she can keep fighting one thing after another. I just hope that this will heal and won't have to be drained any more.
John is going to Duke for another check on his eyes. He decided he would go and stay overnight so that he won't have to drive back in the dark. He also decided that it was unnecessary for me to accompany him if he's staying over. I'm glad not to have to go, but I worry about him driving alone even though he's a good driver..He has trouble seeing things on the right, but he's aware of it and compensates.
Today is our Harrison's 3rd birthday! We're going to try to talk to him on the phone later.
I hope Jane gets home soon & lets us know. Sue, enjoy your book.
Mary, any improvement in getting around and lessening of pain?
Good luck, Alpiner on getting rid of the oxygen.
I just read Jane's post. So glad you're home safely. Take a tramadol and rest!
Have a blessed Sunday, everyone. Sharon
I'm glad you're home safely, Jane. Take it easy for a couple of days!
Hi to everyone, but good night. I have an 8:50 appointment with my ENT tomorrow morning, so need to be up, breakfasted, and dressed by 8:20 for my ride.
Sleep well, Every Buddy.
Sue
Winter has come roaring back here...and I’m so glad to be home. It’s very windy here and we awoke to snow. It’s to continue through Wed.
My back/hip is a bit better after a night with my heating pad and a tramadol. Today is laundry and starting through all the mail.
Jane
Good afternoon, Buddies. I had an appointment with my ENT this morning. A volunteer picked me up and dropped me off there at 8:50 and I saw an audiologist for tests about 9:20 and of course he wanted me to get a hearing aid, but I didn't because I didn't feel the loss was severe enough yet. Then after all the tests I saw my ENT and he agreed that I will know when I REALLY need a hearing aid. My hearing tested 95% good in my right year and 88% in my left, so I don't think that's too bad yet. I can still hear TV sound without turning it up to a louder pitch and also hear conversations spoken in a normal tone. No problems with Sunday School or Church services, so I'm good for now.
Jane, I'm glad you and Ray made it home safely. Take your time with the unpacking and putting things away. I hope the snow is not too troublesome.
I hope Every Buddy is well today and having a nice day. Take care!
Sue
Jane. Yes you missed the 2 days of Summer we had about 8 days ago. Like winter here also.
Now I hear a few of you taking Tramadol.. What is it a Prescription for joint pain.?
I am starting to get pain in my hands. Specially the one where I tore nerves in Thumb. Had to stop crochet and watch that I don't stay typing for a long time. I just take a Advil but don't like taking to many of them. They do seem to help. Only other one a take is A Benecar once a day to keep BP steady.
Sue. I think that is a big thing with those people in the ENT dept that take a hearing test. I use to take them about every 3 years. Way back 15 years a go. they said may be time to see about Aids soon. Have had done twice since then and never seems to change. like you, I still seem to be able to hear quite well without aids in. So don't have the test done anymore. I do have my yearly test end of March to test WAx buildup by the Dr. and I can tell a difference after he does that. Had to have ears cleaned at least once a year for years.
I saw my primary dr. this morning & my breathing isn't good enough to go off the oxygen yet . I am to go off the oxygen for several hours to wean myself off it . My husband Norm asked if I would be able to go on a Model T tour which is coming up in a couple of weeks . The dr. said they now have a portable concentrator to take with us to have incase I need it . He wrote a prescription for it to be taken to our pharmacy . It will need to be ordered . So happy , I will be able to get back to being active ! Also the dr. called in a prescription for a mouth rinse , I have Thrush from all the drugs I have been on .
My dr. has an entire wall with pictures of his patients , I was scanning while waiting to check out . I saw a picture that made me laugh & realize what a neat dr. he is ! The dr. was sitting with one of his young patients & they both had their tongues sticking out !
Good morning, Buddies. It's pouring rain here this morning and will continue all day according to our Weather Channel. I have a funeral I must attend which starts at 1:00. I need to call Olyne and/or Ethel to see if they are going and if either could give me a ride. Believe me, I hope/pray none of you will be restricted from driving--it's the pits!
I am going to shower soon and will dress later when it's closer to time to go to the funeral which starts at 1:00. I've finished all of last week's library books, so will have to dig through my favorites for something to read until time to eat a little bit of lunch and get dressed for the funeral.
Jeanne, I agree about the ENT assessment. My ENT told me last year he didn't think I needed to spend $6,000 for a hearing aid and after the audiologist told me yesterday I have 95% hearing in my right ear and 88% in my left and wanted to fit me for a hearing aid, I told him no thanks. Then I saw my ENT again and told him I wasn't planning on buying one. He just smiled and told me it's my decision. So no hearing aid yet for me. Eventually I'll probably get a hearing aid for just the one ear, but right now I think I'm doing well without one.
Alpiner, I'm glad your primary doctor wrote you that prescription. It will make your trip more enjoyable. It sounds as if he has a great sense of humor, too! What a kick to see a picture of him and his young patient with their tongues out!
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Jane, I'm sorry you came back to winter weather. Not fun, but hopefully short lived. I'm glad you were feeling better after a good night's sleep in your own bed.
Sue & Jeanne, you are lucky not to need hearing aids. There was no question I needed them 5 yrs ago and now I'm looking at a new pair before long probably. She has adjusted the volume up as much as possible, so if the aid fails some or my ears do, I'll need new ones. Believe me, they make a difference for me. I just hate the cost.
Alpiner, glad you got the new oxygen unit that is easy to carry. Hope you enjoy your trip.
John just got home from Duke, fortunately before any heavy rains. Nothing new with his eyes which is good.
I put out some Easter decorations yesterday, lots of bunnies and eggs on the dining table + a basket of eggs next to the bunny statue we keep on the edge of our front garden. Hopefully, John will hang our Easter flag outside for me.
This morning, I've read the paper and devotions, done my PT exercises and organized all my meds in their boxes. I hate that job. Now I'm eating a bite of lunch and plan to relax this afternoon except for doing my 30 mins on the bike.
Hope you're all having a good day. Sharon
jane, glad you're home safely. I know that long drive is a chore, but y'all think it's worth it. Did you make your reservations for next year?
alpine, you definitely have a winner with your primary doc. I love someone with a good sense of humor. Glad you've got the smaller oxygen thing-y.
Sue, I hope you got a ride so you could attend the funeral. We haven't gotten rain like you said you're getting.
Sharon, glad to hear that John's eyes are stable.
It was cloudy here this morning, and we'd had some light overnight showers. But the sun came out about 9, and it's been lovely all day. Yesterday, the Executive Director had a last-minute meeting for residents to explain the recent staff shake-ups. There was a bigger attendance than any other meeting I've attended here since I moved in. And some folks were obviously hot. Without getting into any deep specifics, she explained why each one of the let-go employees had been terminated, and was able to quiet down the gossip, etc. For instance, the beauty-parlor-operator had been using the space in the building with no contract and no payment to the facility for the use of the space. And had been doing so for obviously some time. When she was told she'd have to sign a contract she refused. Also the ED was e-mailed video that had been taken making fun of one of the residents - not taken by the operator, but shared by her. Both things absolutely incredible to my way of thinking. All in all, I was impressed, and think that she is doing a good job of protecting both the residents and the facility. Also, she's going to see that there's a new beautician by next week, and that eventually the space will be enlarged. Well done, IMO!
I had made arrangements for our transport to take me to my doctor's appointment on Thursday. Then Margaret called me this afternoon, and said she is going to come to take me for my appointment. Well, okay, then. Guess they've decided I need to be chaperoned or something - but that's okay.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies.
Mary, perhaps you've mentioned before that you have new management at your Assisted Living--is that why you're seeing these changes? It sounds like the problems that Azalea Place here in Auburn, the place where I eat lunch and play bridge on the 4th Tuesday, has been having since a new company bought out the old one and has tightened the money paid to employees. Change is not easy and I feel sorry for the people who are living there.
I watched the PBS special on Mr. Rogers this evening--and spent a good bit of time wiping away happy tears. I loved his children's show as did our boys until they got to be about 9 or 10--then they thought they were too old for it. He died a few years ago--his wife is still living and spoke briefly about how much he loved children and his work with them. I'll never forget the night Saturday Night Live had a spoof of Mr. Rogers walking around in his boxers--I cried and our sons laughed at me. I guess it was a funny skit, but it really hurt to see that.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, in the 2 1/2 years I've been here, there have been a couple of changes in management, but this last one was a change in corporate ownership (the ultimate owners) and to their management. I am seeing signs of improvement that makes me "cautiously optimistic".
Good morning, Buddies. I'm just back inside from a very chilly walk and have put a load of wash into the dryer. Not much going on, but I just realized that I'm going to host both the Wednesday bridge and Thursday bridge next week. At least I'll only have to get the card tables out once and put them away once. I agreed to take Bonney's Thursday bridge because she's going up to Atlanta for her daughter's birthday.
Mary, it sounds like your home's change in corporate ownership was a good one. Ours was not so good--although the new server at our monthly luncheon was a big improvement over the previous one. I hope she lasts--most of the newly hired seem to leave quickly! Tim also insists on taking me to GP and heart surgeon appointments. I have a contract with Seniors/Friends organization who take me to haircuts and other appointments. Yesterday I had my annual with my ENT and Seniors and Friends sent a woman to transport me. She dropped me off, left to do errands, and returned just as I was checking out. That works for me.
I hope Jane and Ray are rested up now and getting back into the swing of things.
Have a good day, every buddy!
Sue
Mart Z:
Williamsburg (Senior Living Home where I live) has been having trouble w/dining
room servers, food menus , cleaning maids, etc. I guess they are just not paid
enough.The dining room is large (about 20 tables) and the servers are constantly being either fired and they just leave.It takes a while to train new servers so the
wait time to be served is long.(that's new) The one now serving my table has a
lot to learn :(
JOY :'(
Joy, that's about the size of our dining room. You're certainly right about the turnover in servers. The good ones we have are SO good, and so patient with some of the residents...and usually SO cheerful. Sometimes they're just overwhelmed when lots of folks all show up at the same time. I try to learn (and remember) their names, and to be pleasant to them. You're right, too, about low wages - plus it's just darned hard work.
I read about all these retirement centers and all the things they promise you, but I guess you can't prevent them from changing hands and from trying to cut costs. Waitress duties require a lot of strength and stamina and at a retirement center they don't get tips like at restaurants. I'm glad Mary's unit is improving things instead of the other way around.
My cleaning girl was here today. I feel so sorry for her. She's been married 25 yrs and just found out he has been cheating on her for 9 of them! She had no idea and is broken hearted. She was in tears at one point and all I could do was give her a hug.
I got all my March and some of the April articles written and sent to the newspaper, so shouldn't have much more to do for a while.
Nothing much else going on here. Sue you are lucky to have transportation service for a minimal fee.
Mary, hope you get a good report on Thursday. Isn't it strange when our kids try to reverse roles and be the parents?
Good to see your post, Joy.
Hi to all else. Sharon
There is NO tipping allowed here . That includes maids(housekeeping) dining rooms
servers, maintenance workers, etc.
At Christmas, there is a box for contributions for all of the above,divided equally, and
it is usually well received.
Joy
Mary....yes, we reserved our place again for next year.
Jeanne...Tramadol is the generic for Ultram. It's a pain med for moderate to severe pain.
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-4398-5239/tramadol-oral/tramadol-oral/details
Today was a better day....still in the 20s so plenty cold, but clear and sunny. Ray got my battery hooked up again, so I have my "wheels" again! I got some banking stuff taken care of and my good jewelry out of the safe deposit box.
I then went out and played bridge with the "girls." Apparently the Golf Club is having $$ problems, too. Two women are doing all the serving and cooking for the lunch group and then a "chef" who's really a cook, comes in for the dinner group. They're closed Sun-Tues, and today there were 13 women there for the lunch. The menu is very limited. I hope when spring comes and the course opens, that the menu improves, too.
More mail to sort through tomorrow.
jane
Jane.
I was wondering If that was a drug that could only gotten with. Pricription
Jeanne, for a nonprescription anti-inflammatory, you might try one of the OTC products. There are a number of them - ibuprofen, Naprosyn (naproxen), Advil, store brands of the same medications, etc. They are aspirin-based products, so you have to be sure to take them with lots of water, or with meals, because they might upset your stomach. But they were originally developed for orthopedic-type pain. Sometimes if one doesn't work, another one might. I've been taking one or another of them in prescription dosages for quite some time, and they do work for me. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
My stand-by is Tylenol. I take one in A.M. and one in the P.M.(at bedtime)
Joy
Good morning everyone. We are both doing well although my back is giving me problems, that never changes, I went to the chiropractor last Wednesday and by Friday it had slipped put again. I have to pay the 20% that Medicare doesn't pay every time I go. They don't do billing. so i can't afford to go more than once a month therefore, I take my Meloxicam every few days. I don't like to take it every day.
Keith went to my Tai chi class with me on Tuesday, I hope I can get him to go with me every time; he needs something to do and exercise too. On the coming Tuesday I hope more students show up. there was only one other person there and that was a good friend of mine.
This morning Freckles and I are going out to Charleston ( The Fishing community out by the ocean) with two other teams of human and dog. we will be presenting a class to the Head Start kids on caring for their pets and safety around loose dogs. How to approach a dog on a leash and what not do do around a loose dog. We even teach them how to pick up some fake poop using a bag.
Mary
Now Advil is the only one I keep on hand .i just try to not take any drug but now about once a week this problem with my hands come. When I tore my lg tendon the told me to take Tylenol and they didn't help at all .
Can't make up mind what to do today. No rain or snow but so cold. Reading. Watching a film and just being lazy may win out. Wish icould get in the mood to just start into getting heavy cleaning just can't. Going to start checking around again for a cleaning company.
Good morning, Buddies. It's pretty chilly here this morning, but I've bundled up and taken a walk. I received tax info and vouchers for my income tax from my accountant yesterday afternoon. I e-mailed her that I received it and called Tim this morning to tell him. We'll look over it again tomorrow before we go to lunch and write the first check to the IRS and also the check to Sherrill. I owe more for last year, so that'll be the first check--and my quarterly vouchers for this year will be higher--ugh!
I need to prepare the study lesson for Tuesday's Circle meeting. I will start on that this morning. I also have to call members for Wednesday bridge and also Thursday bridge next week. This is my regular Wednesday day, but I swapped with Bonney for the Thursday bridge because her family is having a get together in the Atlanta area next Thursday--so it'll be 2 days in a row of bridge here. Too much going on here next week!
Jane, I'm glad you have your "wheels" again and that you're back into your regular routine, including lunch and bridge with the "girls". Enjoy!
Sharon, I'm hoping I can avoid a retirement center for quite some time. I spent a month there after being discharged from the last rehab center and was SO VERY HAPPY to be able to come home. Of course it meant I need a cleaning service every 2 weeks, but I'm able to manage my laundry, cooking, and a bit of cleaning myself between the Molly Maids visits. So far, so good!
Mary, you are well placed at your retirement center. I'm glad I can stay home so far, but I'm not looking forward to the day the boys decide I need to move to one. Actually we are saving money right now with having the maid service only every 2 weeks.
Joy, it sounds as if your Assisted Living is a good one, too. Good idea about the tipping situation. Do you have much turnover with the employees?
Jeanne, I hope Mary's tip works out for you. Having pain is the pits--and it's nice to know that there are Over the Counter meds than can help.
Marilyn, I'm glad to see that Meloxicam works for you. Also glad to see that Keith is going to Tai Chi classes. When Bob was in his last stages of cancer, we bought a Tai Chi video and he was able to do some of the seated ones, even though he had very little energy. Every little bit of exercise helps, IMO.
After I finish browsing here at S&F, I am going to study the Circle lesson for next Tuesday as I am the presenter--which is going to add to everything else going on next week.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
P.S. Jeanne, google cleaning companies and see if you have a Molly Maids company near you. I'm pleased with what they do every 2 weeks.
Hi everyone..Jane glad y'all made it home safely...I walked this morning..but the south wind was real cool....Jeanne...that's the kind of mood I've been in...need to spring clean..but can't get motivated...really been bored last few days...may need to just take a short trip somewhere....all I been doing is read and TV.....happy Thursday to yall...Darlene
Sue:
I do not live in an Assisted Living home. I live in an Independent Living home.
Joy
Hi Gals, I just got back from the grocery and the library and am beat. It was Super Double Coupons day, so I had to go through Sunday's coupon leaflets and cut out some and pick through my coupon saver to see what was worth while to buy ahead. They double the coupons up to $2, so $4 off is pretty good on laundry detergent or something that is expensive.
Jane, glad you got your wheels back and reconnected with your bridge friends.
Sue, great that you got your taxes ready to send in.
Mary, none of the meds you mentioned is aspirin based, but they are all in the same category. And you're right that you need to eat with them. I take Voltaren generic 3x a day. It helps some but not a lot.
Jeanne, Vit B6 helps with carpal tunnel problems, so it would probably help with the pain in your hands. You need to take it regularly though. I take it for my hands and can tell a difference if I run out and don't take it for a few days.
Marilyn, my back's still hurting too, but the chiro doesn't help me. Have you thought about getting a MC supplement for the other $20%? Other than dental or vision, I haven't paid anything since I turned 65! You would have to compare policies and your medical costs to see if it was worth it for you of course.
Sue, you are going to be busy next week. That sounds like the week after I get back from FL.
Hi Darlene. Know what you mean about motivaation for cleaning and doinng sometimes.
Sharon
Jeanne...Yes, a prescription is needed for tramadol. In fact, they suggest taking a tylenol with it for a boost to it. I have also been told by medical people to use Tylenol for Arthritis morning and then night. It's a stronger dose and extended release.
Cold day here and I've been up to my ears in Tax stuff.
I finally got through all the mail....and then I started to download the tax forms that only come that way. In the process, I found out that Computeshare or some such name....they handle a lot of different companies forms...wouldn't accept my password and then wouldn't accept my social sec. number. Got a "chat" gal and she admitted they were having technical problems. I told her not a good thing at tax time. She finally got me a different link that let me into my account and I got my tax form downloaded.
I think I have everything now printed out and will start the lovely game of matching what I have against the form my tax preparer sends to make sure I have everything.
I sure hope so. I want to dump it all in her hands PDQ!
Too cold to walk outside, so going to go in and listen to the latest depressing news from DC and have a cup of tea.
jane
Jeanne, if you want any of those medications to help, you have to take them on a regular basis (per package directions), not just once in a while. You have to get a level of the medication in your system in order for it to work effectively.
Marilyn, that would be great if you could get Keith to go to tai chi with you regularly. As you say, it's good for the body AND the mind.
Sue and Joy, no tipping is allowed here, either. And like Joy's place, they do have a collection at Xmas to divide among all the employees.
jane, glad you're able to be getting back into your routine. Those "ruts" are mighty comfortable sometimes.
Darlene, getting out for a short trip sounds like a great idea! Margaret and I are planning to visit grandkids/niece & nephew in SC over Mother's Day weekend.
Sharon, with your having John as a retired pharmacist, I was hoping you'd chime in about taking the OTC meds. I know you'll let us know if any of us gets too far "out in left field". :thumbup:
jane, some of the stuff John had was handled with CompuShares, and it's been a hassle getting it all transferred to me. I just found some stuff that's still titled to John (ARGGHH!) and am in the throes of getting it in my name. Zillions of forms to fill out, get notarized, etc., etc.
Busy day today. Margaret came over last night so we could get an early start this morning. Traffic was fairly light, then a wait getting a wheelchair at the medical mall to get to the doc's office. But it was worth it! The tech had to work extra hard, but finally got the cast and bandages off. They got x-rays made. All looks great! They did NOT put a new cast on, just a light wrap on the left foot, and wear the hard-soled shoe that I'd had before on the right foot. And I can wear a regular shoe on the right foot. She (the PA) took the steri-strips off, but didn't take the stitches out. I'm to go back next week, probably for that. The foot looks pretty odd with no toes, and walking is going to take some getting used to, but still no pain. And just having all the dressings off and being able to move my feet around is fabulous! Then when we got home, Margaret stayed for a while. She wanted to be there when I took a SHOWER!!! and washed my hair!!! She also wanted to check me out driving the car, so I drove out so she could go in and pick up some lunch for us, and she okayed me for that, too. Needless to say, I'm a happy camper.
This afternoon, the estate lawyer came to the apartment with a notary to get some papers signed to get those last couple of financial things transferred into my name. I thought all that had been done, but then I found a couple of other things that needed done. Margaret stayed until they left, so she's up to date with that stuff, too.
Now, she's gone home, and I'm getting to finally finish working the puzzles in the paper and online, and getting to the computer stuff. Whew! Tomorrow, I'm going to meet my swimming buddies for coffee - Hooray!
Sherry I do have Medicare advantage but I still have to pay $20 every time I see the chiropractor and $35 for any specialist. Next enrollment period I am going to see about changing to an MC supplement. My med copays are ridiculous now that I don't have the extra help in paying for them. I am trying to get my COPD meds from the manufacturfer, I sure3 xcan't afford almost 300 a month for the inhaler
A very early good morning, Buddies (not yet 7:30--I am sleeping less than my usual 8 hours these days!). It's very chilly here this morning and I've had breakfast and trying to decide if I want to brave the cold and walk, then shower. Tim will be here about 10:45 to go over my tax papers and help prepare them to go back to my accountant so that she can file for me. We'll go to lunch and Kroger after we get the paper work done.
I hope every Buddy is feeling well this morning. Mary, hurray for getting the cast off and having just a light weight thingie for your foot. Your girls sure are good to you and it's wonderful that they can come to help when it is needed. Big hugs for a quick recovery!
Jane, I'm hoping we can get my tax stuff signed and back to my accountant today, too. She's sent forms to pay what is needed to clear my last years taxes, plus forms to prepare this years. No tax relief here despite the so-called tax relief from Washington! Too bad I'm not a millionaire!
Joy, thanks for the heads up about your Independent Living facility. I'm only familiar with the other kind where I play bridge once a month. Do your daughters live near you?
Darlene, it sounds as if you're feeling better now--and I'm glad for you.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane: I also take Tylenol 8 HR Arthritis twice a day; one in the AM and one with
evening meal. Years ago my doc recommended Tylenol as the pain pill over others.
JOY
Girls:
Just wondering----For years and years I have bought Russell Stover Sugar Free
Chocolate candy and love it. w/Splenda as the sweetener. NOW ---last bag was not
sweetened w/Splenda but wStevia Extract. One candy gave me extreme diarrhea
so have NOT eaten any more. Have any of you eaten ANY product containing
Stevia with any bad results?????
JOY
Joy, I use a Stevia product called Truvia as a sweetener on my cereal, etc. I have no problems with it. It is supposed to be better for you than Splenda because it is a natural product without any chemicals. My gastro Dr. said that Splenda and other artificial sweetener were bad for reflux and gas, so I stopped using them. Could you possibly have eaten something else that day that caused the diarrhea?
Mary, I take Tylenol occasionally in addition to my Tramadol if it is really bad. I did tell Jeanne to take her meds regularly. You are right that you have to maintain a concentration of most drugs in the system to work. You do have to be careful not to take too much Tylenol as it affects the liver in excess doses or when combined with alcohol. I am so glad you got your cast off and that you can now drive. I know you will feel so much freer. I hope learning to walk again isn't difficult. I know that shower and hair shampoo felt wonderful!
Sue & Jane, I hope that the tax changes for next year will make all this preparation easier, but probably not. I was so glad to get my tax stuff in the mail last week, but I haven't heard anything from the accountant yet. It's a job I hate too.
Marilyn, John is using a Canadian pharmacy for his glaucoma drops which are sooo expensive. He thinks he will save about $2000 a year. He has already received his first meds. If you are interested, email me and I will send you the name and phone #. One of John's bridge friends recommended it to him. I also wish you luck on finding a cheaper supplement. I just saw an ad for Humana. You might check them. My supplement is through my teacher's retirement and is Anthem BC & BS which is obviously not an option for you.
It's bright and sunny here today, but only 50 degrees. To be 55 tomorrow.
Hope you all have good weather and a good day. Sharon
Sharon: Is the Canadian Pharmacy RX NORTH? I ordered from them for a long time
Years ago with no problems.
JOY
JUST FYI: Be careful about the Canadian Pharmacies. We used one quite a few years ago for inhalers, etc. and the Customs people stopped us. Got a note it's illegal and they confiscated the meds. Maybe that's changed now? It makes no sense....customs lets people bring in personal supplies of drugs from Mexico, I know. [We don't...we don't feel safe in Mexico, nor safe with the drugs sold there.]
Marilyn....I'd guess your Advantage Plan premium is a lot less than you'll pay for regular Medicare and then a Supplement. I hope you'll check it out carefully. I don't think you can get a supplement with an Advantage Plan. That's suppose to include both and drugs, too, I think??? We don't do that since we want the freedom to go to doctors we want and not worry about a "network," etc.
Taxes are out in the hands of the CPA group. What a relief!
I'll be surprised if the tax prep is easier, unless there are things we can't deduct anymore, or if our taxes are less in the end.
Nice day here...and another couple decided to join us for our Friday Fish...all of a sudden told Ray he and his wife would pick us up at 4:30 when he heard our friends saying what time they were leaving. Ray was caught in a very awkward situation. I guess they'll drop us back off at home tonight and then we'll drive to our "dessert host" place.
jane
Good advice on the drugs some are using. So far I only have the slight problem with my thumbs. I now put on a type of glove when I know i am going to be doing a lot of typing or lifting something heavy. Seems to work as all I have taken for past 2 weeks in a couple of Advil. I just have always had some fear of taking any medication. I do depend on herbs and some of my Grandmothers remedies. She had one for most everything. use to not mention anything to her
growing up. But a lot to be said of the old ways I think.
I thought my hair was thining and so got started on the Old. twice a week before shampoo mix up Castor Oil, Egg yolk, honey. Run on scalp and cover with cap and leave for hour. Not done that for years. Could be that it was just the winter making hair look a little limp. But it sure doing good again. Gran. knew .
MaryZ. I had not idea what operation you had on your foot but sounds like it is coming along good. Now is it the leg that you had the new knee put in? Remember my Daughter had hers done same time. She is having to have the other knee done now. Now will you have to have different size shoes? I still a little confused.
Oh! I forgot. At 9pm was wanting to watch the 20/20 show on all the twins that have been separated as babies and now able to find out and now meeting each other. Got go go.
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Jeanne, I had both feet operated on. The more extensive surgery was on the left foot, which is the side with the "new knee", but there's no correlation between the two. The toe problems are due to a minor birth defect. It really hasn't had much effect through the years, but over time, the deformities have worsened. And after almost 82 years, it got to be time to do something about them - or have much worse problems. In any case, all the toes on the left foot were amputated; the 4th and 5th toes on the right foot were fused together. I've been pleasantly surprised at how little pain and discomfort I've had. I know I'll be learning to walk a little differently. I'm using a walker all the time for now, but once I "graduate" to regular shoes, I hope I'll be able to go with just a cane, and then maybe even without any assistive device. Time will tell. That's probably lots more information than you wanted.
Glad your hair remedy is working for you. I think modern medicine is finding out some of those folk remedies had some value to them. Although, to be sure, some "natural" stuff that's out now can be very dangerous.
Jane: That was MANY, MANY years ago that I ordered from RxNorth(20-30)--Don't
know if they are still in business.
Joy
Jane: Since I live in this nice home for Seniors I order all of my meds from the pharmacy that are ordered (twice daily)from Williamsburg (my home now).
they are delivered either on the 2:00 delivery or the 8:00 P.M. delivery;. very
convenient.
JOY
and----my doc can order any drug he wants to add for me---a real lifesaver when you
don't drive anymore
Good morning, Buddies. I've been on the phone most of the morning--I am scheduled to have bridge at my house on Wednesday AND on Thursday and there have been lots of problems with both groups. I just learned that a member of our Parish and friends with almost all of the Thursday group died last night and a funeral will probably be held soon, but no details yet. I was asked to keep quiet about it until it is announced--so I may have to re-call all those who accepted. At least I can keep the cookies in the freezer until needed, so that's OK.
It's nice and sunny here although a bit chilly. I did get a nice walk in before I started my phone marathon. I'm going to have some soup Tim brought over yesterday for my lunch, so very little food prep here today. I'll probably make BLT's for supper.
Mary, I'm glad you're having little pain and hope it doesn't increase and leaves quickly. It must be a relief to have it taken care of. I am using a cane outside but have managed to walk safely inside my home without it. So I'm pretty sure you'll be able to manage pretty well with a cane. I walk at least 20-25 minutes daily outside with the cane and am happy to do that.
Joy, it sounds like your arrangement with the assisted living is working well for you. It's great to have the prescription's delivered to your home. I can certainly understand what a lifesaver it is when you don't drive anymore, as I am still not cleared to drive!
Hi Jane, Jeanne, Darlene, Alpiner, and hopefully GinnyAnn and any other Buddy looking in. Have a pleasant day, Every Buddy.
Sue
John used Planet Pharmacy in Canada. One of his bridge friends uses it and told him about it. The savings on John's eye drops are immense! He got his first shipment with no problem.
Joy, the retirement centers seem to have so many conveniences in the complex for those who don't drive. I know my aunt had a bank, a hair salon, a pharmacy, and a post office sub station as well as buses to the nearby mall. When the time comes that we need that or one of us is alone, it sounds like a good option.
Mary, it's hard to believe that you have had so little pain with your foot surgery. I do hope you will find it easy to walk once they are healed.
Sue, why don't you email bridge members and make them responsible for getting a sub? That's what we do. I'm sorry you lost a friend.
Jane, sounds like your friends were glad to have you back home!
Melanie's son, Thomas, turned 26 yesterday. He is the one engaged to be married in May 2019. We called of course and had a nice chat. His sister's birthday is this coming Wed. She will be 29! She is the one with the 2 little ones.
Jonathan called Thursday to check in and see how we were doing. He is so thoughtful.
I just came in from mounting my window bluebird house. I hope it stays up now. I used Gorilla tape.
I also filled the bird feeders and swept off the patio that was covered in leaves. If they don't come and clear them up soon, I'm going to be very upset.
No plans other than PT and maybe a walkie if I can get up the energy. Sharon
We bought a portable mini concentrator yesterday . It was a demonstrator & only has 10 hours on it & came with a cover & a cart , also connections to charge it in a modern car & home electrical outlet . We are going on a Model T Ford tour next week , I'll bring it along on the tours in our Model T but will only use it as needed . I'm trying to wean my self from the oxygen as the dr. told me to do . So far I 'm able to be off oxygen for 2 hours .
This is the unit I have .
https://www.oxygenconcentratorstore.com/respironics-simply-go/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8dvyhKji2QIVlsJkCh30EgqZEAAYASAAEgIGTfD_BwE
Nice day here and we’ve got a lot done. We’d been to breakfast, the grocery, WalMart and a new store opening and home before noon.
We both have been working on clearing out closets and dresser drawers. Ray has two huge bags filled with clothes he no l9nger wants/needs.
I’ve got sausage and sauerkraut in the oven for supper. Easy and one of Ray’s favorites he doesn’t have very often.
Jane
MaryZ. Thanks for explaining what you had done to your foot. I must have missed it when you first mentioned having it done. Isn't it wonderful what can be done now?I bet they have you managing walking and driving car again soon. I remember my favourite uncle. He was born with Web feet. I dont think they could do anything then. Didnt seen to bother him as he was in the Army for years. Funny part was. He never learned to swim.
Sue You are having a time like me now. Seems like always someone you know well showing up in the Obit. I use to feel like I had to attend funerals but finely just stopped it. Been about 5 this past 3 months. thing is around her now Cremation is the thing and will say Memorial at a later date. Then never happens. Have 3 very close but they are "Bodies to Science" so will not be anything there.
Suppose as we live long enough we have to expect all this.
Sunday Afternoon Greetings, Dear Friends!
Jeanne....it's so right about the Obits suddenly having a lot of names you know.
We've been up and have beef short ribs in the crock pot for supper later today, did some cleaning up around the kitchen, cleaned out and refilled two bird feeders, and we've been for a short walk. The temps are in the high 40s and no wind and the sidewalks are all clear. If they aren't I turn around and come back. I'm not risking a fall because someone hasn't cleared in...in violation of local law.
There are lots of basketball games on today, but few that interest me. It'll be big time basketball next week as the NCAA tournament...aka March Madness begins.
jane
Jeanne, in our area, even if the person is cremated or whatever, there is a service in the church or funeral home or a celebration of life somewhere. What they do depends on whether they are believers or not, I guess. We've had a lot of deaths among acquaintances too, but the only close friend I've lost recently is Ms Frances. My sil's sister also passed away last fall, but that was in IN, so that precluded our attending.
Jane, sounds like you and Ray have really been active and getting lots done. Glad your weather is good too. It's rainy and cold here, but we did go to SS & church. John is back at church at a finance committee meeting. I had lots of activities coming up for the church to report on to the newspapers this week and still found a couple more in the bulletin today. You guys are really decluttering. It seems like you are always redding things out. I donated a big sack of stuff a couple weeks or so ago, but it had been accumulating for a while. I really need to go through my closet and pitch lots of stuff I can't wear anymore.
I have a load of laundry in and will probably put in another later.
Hope everyone is having a blessed Sunday. Sharon
I should get out and walk as it is about 40 and no wind today. I have been really lax on walking outdoors this winter. I get a lot by going to the stores and taking time walking around.
Jane. Do you brown your ribs before putting into clock pot?
It is getting now that I am seeing the children of friends of years ago are passing. Hard to believe these have now gotten into the late 60s. Seems to be more passing at that age these day. Not getting yearly checkups I suppose.
Jeanne....Yes, I do brown the boneless ribs and then put them in the crock pot with beef stock to cover them, onion, a bit of worchestershire (Sp?) and garlic. This I had on high for 5 or so hours and we had with fine noodles.
I watched the March Madness and see Auburn is in as is Butler...so Sharon and Sue will be happy. The format this year was really odd...and on TBS....and the audio didn't sync with the video. Goofy!
jane
Good evening, Every Buddy. I attended SS and Church this morning--in the rain--and it has rained most of the day. I had to work on the lesson for Tuesday's Circle meeting as I am the presenter this time which took a while. I had the last of Tim's soup and a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch and a BLT for supper. I've been reading since putting out the trash for tomorrow's pick up and watching a bit of TV. Not much else going on with the rain continuing all day.
I hope you've had a good day. I'll get back here tomorrow morning.
Sue
Jane, would you believe our ridiculous paper only published the south and west parts of the bracket, so I didn't know Butler made it. That's great. I wonder if Purdue made it. I would think so as they were ranked much of the year. I'm sure Brian will comment on FB. Your short ribs sound yummy.
We had salmon salad (a tossed salad with crumbled smoked salmon and feta cheese. Good and healthy and easy to fix.
I don't have much on my agenda today, but have my preop visit with the cataract surgeon and the surgical center tomorrow. I'm so tired of doctor's appts!!
Jane, do you have snow? Belleville, IL does and we have a chance of flurries this afternoon. What a weird winter/spring.
Hi to all. Sharon
It was still dark and dreary when I got out of bed this morning--and seems as if it will stay this way all day. I haven't walked yet as I needed to work on tomorrow's Circle lesson which I must present. I'm playing bridge at 1:30 at Libba's around the corner. She's having one table today.
Tim came by and visited for a short while. Their elderly dog is at the vet and he doesn't think she'll last much longer. The day after their previous dog died, Kris went right out and got a fluffy little puppy she named Muffin--and Muffin has stayed a long time. She's probably a collie mix and is quite large. She's been a good companion, but it sure hurts when you know you either have to have them put down or watch them die at home. I'm sad for both Tim and Kris, but especially Kris.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Hello Every Buddy. I hit the floor running this morning and have accomplished some of what really needs doing. I do think the floors need doing but I would like to hire someone to come twice a month for 2 hours to do some of the cleaning for me. This is going to be hard to get Keith to do. I am feeling a little down today for good reason. Yesterday I told Keith to get his cup out of the microwave, he stood in front of it and said which one is the microwave, It has been in the same place for probably 30 years. It is not on the counter but at eye level on it's own shelf that was built for it when the kitchen was remodeled all those years ago. He has also started doing a very high pitched whistle that drive me crazy it hurts my ears. I have repeatedly told him not to do that but he does it anyway saying it is a habit says it calls the cats, Freckles doesn't like it either and it does not call the cats. He thinks he is OK and will not consent to doing the legal documents that are necessary.
Marilyn, I'm SO sorry for what you're having to deal with. It sounds like it's almost gotten to the point where you need to just not ask K if it's okay for you to do something, and to just go ahead and do it. My heart just aches for you.
Thank you Mary. I do have to have his signature on things like a POA and his DNR or what how he wants is medical things done if he is incapacitated He hasbn't done a will either, he seems to think the stat won't take hisx $$ oor goods but they will to pay for his care before he will get any medicaid help. The state will deplete any funds he may have first, We have to get everything out of his name so that won't happen.
Marilyn, you absolutely need to get his sons involved and tell them how bad it has gotten and insist that they contact his lawyer to get the papers drawn up and then take him down and make him sign them. You have to protect yourself. I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. With your back and all, you definitely need some help. Can you convince K to vacuum and mop? Maybe they can help you get guardianship of him too.
Sue, I'm sorry to hear about Kris & Tim's dog. I'm afraid we're facing the same thing unless this salivary gland heals. So far it is stable.
Sharon.
Sadly,
dispersing our holdings, and savings
before a sick patient has to get care,
( and medicare takes over),
has to be done (I believe) five years
prior to when the patent enters a home.
You need to speak to a lawyer and
have him/her explain how they
determine how much one is worth
when apply for help via the
medicare system.
It is very eye opening...
and can cause much grief.
Marilyn I wish you all the best
at this time as Keith starts to show
more symptoms "A"....
Sadly things do not get better as the
person that we love begins to
disappear before our very eyes,
and begins to act like a stranger.
:'(
Sandy
Weather not that warm but at least sunny today. They are saying up in the 50s bye Friday.
Today I went to ENT and they did my 6 month Check up that I cancelled in December. I had started having a problem with left ear. Never have wax build up in Right one. She found plenty. It seemed like I keep loosing hearing in last few weeks. It will Just last a day and then back O.K again. That is the side where I had the surgery 3 years ago now and I still can pinch my ear lobe and not feel it. Surgeon told me that all the nerves had been cut and would not ever feel like it was prior to the Surgery. Did a great job though. I let them do the test this time to see if has lost any of my hearing but came out the same as when done 4 years ago. Think it came out 85% O.K for sound both ears. Could suggest some aid if I think needed but now after the cleaning just keep the wax taken care of and test for sound more often. I will go with that. Hate to think of spending the thousand aids cost. I think that they are finding other things to replace hearing aids. You watch. There will be implants of some kind soon.
Had the eye check up last week and now the ears. Think thats all on my list now until end of year. (Hope). I think that this winter as had me thinking getting Old. But how lucky i am to be able to have few things that they can fix easy. All will be better once the weather get nice.
I'm slowly weaning myself of the oxygen . I rode into town this afternoon with hubby in our 1926 Model T Ford . Hubby filled the T with gas while I went next door to the bank . We over paid a bill & got a refund check ! A lady waiting in line in the bank commented on the T , I didn't think she could see it from where she was standing .
I discovered how to clean the tubes to my oxygen concentrator online . They are suppose to be hung up until they dry inside . It wasn't happening & I needed to use one . I hooked it up wet , the oxygen dried it out .
I sort of over did today doing laundry , making cookies & packing for the T tour . I'm going to sleep like a log tonight !
Sharon....yes, I believe Purdue is in and we still have snow on the ground.
Marilyn...guardianship may be your only answer now; hopefully the boys will agree and you can get it done. Get to an attorney and find out how things word with Medicaid and his assets.
Sue...sad to hear of Tim’s dog.
Jeanne....good news on the ears.
Mary and Sandy....good to see your posts.
Alpiner...enjoy your car tour.
Nothing exciting here...still cleaning out and reorganizing stuff.
Jane
It is now 2:30 and just now home, changed and having lunch. I had to go to the eye surgeon's office for preop tests and lots of forms to fill out. Then they sent me to the surgical center where I had lots more stuff to fill out and sign. What a hassle!
It's 50 degrees and sunny here but very windy, so feels cold.
Glad you've got some sun, Jeanne, and that the ears were okay.
Hi Jane. Sounds like you are busy as ever.
Sandy, good advice, I think.
Have a good day. Sharon
alpiner, I'll bet you gets lots of waves and conversation with you and hubby dive around in your Model T. Lots of fun!
Jeanne, glad you got good reports from your doctor visits. Always good to hear.
jane, good for you - keeping things cleared out.
Sharon, the paperwork is such a hassle. What day is your surgery?
It's in the 50s here, too, breezy, and lots of sunshine - really a lovely day. I finally get back to my nail tech tomorrow morning, and at least get my fingernails done. They really get ratty when I don't have the gel polish on them. Of course, no pedicure yet, but I'll be checking with the doc to find out when I can get back to that (even for only 5 toes ;D ). I go back to the surgeon on Thursday morning, to get the stitches out. I'll be asking about recommendations for shoes, etc.
last night I went on the Legal Zoom website and filled out the application and paid for the Power of attorney that covers EVERYTHING They will go over it an mail it to me for him to sing in front of a notary which we can do at our bank. I told him I was doinmg that and that I had to put it on my credit card. So to my thinking he better sign it since I went to the trouble of getting it for him. There is one part I don't really thing needs to be on the PIA and that is the part about owning a business, that doesn't apply anymore. But i checked off everything on the form. Just pray that he signs it after it gets here so I can go file it with the county recorder.
I looking tinto guardianship, it is time consuming, expensive and require a court appointment with a just for hit to talk to Keith to see if he needs guardianship. so I'll just forgot that until it is necessary.
Marilyn. That sound like you are handling things well. I didn't know you could do so much with forms on line. Has he has grown up family though I would keep them aware of all you do. I have seen where their kids don't seem to want to know what is happening but they really get involved when a person passes or becomes where they can't handle or know what is going on. I have seen so much happen to families then when it is second marriages.
Jeanne His sons are the ones who've been telling me how to get tings in order an d telling me to hurry up and get it done. They've even said they don't want this house or anything else. They all have more $$ than we do. But yes I do keep them informed.
Good for you, Marilyn, finding and filling everything out. Keep us informed on his signing.
My surgeries are 3/29 and 4/12, Mary. Unless they change it, I have to be there at 8AM for 9AM surgery.
I need to go figure out something for dinner. Probably a Voila skillet dinner. I'm too tired to do real cooking.
Sharon
Hi everybody....not much going on with me..we are having beautiful weather...70s in day and mid 40s at night...so I'm increasing my walk time.....Marlyin..good luck with what you need to do...I had all that with my husband...but he was willing.......be thinking of you on your surgery Sharon....
Jane...sounds like you are busy..I also have been cleaning closets...Hi Mary and Sue...and any I missed....hope a good week to all..Darlene
Sharon. I think I waited a month between getting my eyes done.
I remember had to be there at 6am and was about 9 when he got to me. Didn't take long but let me leave about 1pm
My Doctor does all his on a Tuesday. All day long. Think he had about 12 lines up that day.
Good morning, Buddies. It's pretty chilly here this morning. I've done my morning chores, set up one bridge table for this afternoon's bridge game (only one table this time) and folded laundry. I've been out for my walk and although I was bundled up with a woolen cap and gloves, I was uncomfortable.
Marilyn, I'm sorry about your problems with Keith. Good for you for getting the Power of Attorney and I'm praying that he'll sign it ASAP! It sounds as if his sons are very supportive of you--and I hope they'll stand by you all the way! HUGS and try not to worry (I know that is the hardest part!).
Jeanne, when I had my cataracts done, my ophthalmologist had planned a trip to Europe with his wife and 2 teenage daughters, so he did one cataract and then the following week did the second. He wanted to get the surgery done before they traveled. It worked well for me.
Darlene, we're having sunny weather, but the temps before noon stay in the low 40's, so I had to bundle up for my walk. I'm just glad it's not raining!
Sharon, I've put your surgery dates on my calendar and will offer prayers for good results for both. Stacie is coming up on the 30th to pick me up and we will go to Birmingham for a couple of days with Alex. Please have John post the results here after the surgeries. Thoughts and prayers for both.
Mary, I'm hoping you're not having much pain with the surgery results. Keep us posted about what is going on. And just think, you should only have to pay half price for your pedicure! You can tell her that your stingy friend from Alabama says that would be the right thing to do.
Jane, I hope you and Ray are getting settled in and also hoping that you don't get a heap of snow after enjoying a nice sunny winter. Thanks for the good thoughts about Tim and Kris's dog. She's had a good long life, but despite that I know how hard it will be when she dies.
Alpiner, it sounds as if you're doing OK and what fun to ride in a Model T! Enjoy!
Sandy, welcome to you--and I'm sure Marilyn welcomes your message. How is winter up your way? The weather channel has been showing huge amounts of snow in Massachusetts, but no mention of Maine. I can remember some Humdingers the 2 tours we were stationed in Brunswick.
I need to fix my lunch and clean up the kitchen before my bridge buddies show up. I'm only having one table because of illness of one player and family illness in 2 other families.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts on my surgery, but it is almost two weeks--the 29th.
Darlene, lucky you on your weather. It is like Sue's Alabama here--cold and windy. I''m staying in.
Jeanne, I'm sure every doctor has their own time schedule for the 2nd eye. I'm just doing what he tells me. I know my doctor all his on Thursdays. He says that if he has diabetics on his schedule, they get the earliest appointments because of the fasting requirement. Right now, I'm scheduled early, but that my change.
I've just finished my PT exercises but still have the bike to do.
Tomorrow, I'm scheduled for a haircut and highlight. I want to look good for my trip to FL next Tuesday.
No other news here. Hi to all. Sharon
Sue...
Yes that old storm went right over us,
dropping lots of snow. But since the
weather is warming very quickly,
it won't be around here but for a
couple of days...
This year we had a number of storms that
left the ground dirty white for quite
a while. We don't usually get so
much snow the first weeks in March,
but "Old Man Winter" likes to trick
us, once in a while, and so he has
this year.
Knowing that Spring is right around the
corner makes late blizzards easier to
get through.
Tomorrow I am going out with Kelly to
get my weekly errands run. It is suppose
to be a nicer day.
Best wishes to everyone,
Sandy
Well, Even though it is still cold here i did get a sign today that spring is coming soon. Yes. Had a tiny ant in my bathroom. Checking the place out. That is the only place I get them. Really small one. Sprayed it good so won't got back to tell its friend. I hate bugs.
Maryz. It is still good that you want to keep your appts. with the Nail place. I should start getting my feet done as I have a time now doing nails good on my left foot, also my heals get dry. Do you get the same girl every time? She will be surprised when you first show her.
People told me that the ones a Walmarts are good but the other day I did notice that both it and the Hair cutting place had closed down..
I think Walmarts are making lots of changes now. Asst. manager at the one by me saying that soon it will be on line mostly with a warehouse where you go to pick up. We have 4 in town. 2 of the big ones and 2 smaller. Not that I care for them but like Aldi's they are less than 5 min. from me. Aldi now added on a big space so I like there for some things.
Sharon. Good. you are making you trip to Florida before getting you eyes done. They do want you to wear the dark glasses that they supply you with. Need outside in the sun. I really like then and wear at time in strong sunlight. They have sides on them and pretty comfy.
Asking for a friend...is free shipping offered when ordering from Amazon? How do you qualify...thx Darlene
I have been using NYSTATIN for Thrush following my stay in the hospital . The dr. said I could swallow it or spit it out after using it . I didn't swallow it because I get sick from many drugs I must have swallowed a bit & had a stomach ache & upset stomach . This morning I had to hurry to the bathroom . I have stopped using it . Has anyone had this reaction to it ?
Darline. Free if you have paid the one $99 I think it is a year or if you spend $35 for items ordered. I usually do spend over that but don't order all the time. My daughter is a Prime Member. Ships overnight. and if I am ordering under that then she just does it on her acct as they have my address because she send me lots for Amazon. Fact I think now they have me on her membership because the last thing I ordered was $21 and it came overnight no shipping charge.
Jeanne, I go to a small local nail salon - only three nail techs, and I get the same gal every time. She actually was the one who convinced me it was time to go to see the doctor about my toes. She hasn't seen my feet yet, but I explained to her today what they looked like. I just got my fingernails done this morning. Yea!
Darlene, shipping is free from Amazon if you get Amazon Prime. I use my daughter's Prime membership - I think it's something like$90.00/year, but I won't swear to that. (I see Jeanne has answered that - probably more accurately.)
I get my stitches out tomorrow. And I'll be asking about what sort of shoes to get, etc., lots of questions. I'll let you know what I find out.
Sleep well, Buddies!
Two tables today for bridge, so that was good. Our one gal’s “forgetfulness†is getting worse. She’ll bid with just 8 or 10 points, etc. It’s tough being her partner.
Ray and I went to see The Post tonight. I really enjoyed it, and remember those events.
We’re to get some “wintry mix†by Friday...sleet, freezing rain, snow, etc. ugh.
Jane
jane, I know what you mean about aging bridge partners. I just hope I don't turn into to one. Or, horrors!, that I already have. I'm looking forward to watching The Post when it gets to Netflix. Glad you liked it.
I saw the orthopedist this morning. They took the stitches out. Everything looks great. They said they couldn't believe it had been only three weeks since surgery - said it looked more like six weeks out. So I've been dismissed, unless I develop some other problem. I can wear whatever shoes are comfortable, and basically do anything I want (and am able to do ;) ). I can get a pedicure and get back in the pool in three weeks. I know it'll take me a while to get used to walking, so I plan to wean myself from the walker to a cane. Just around the apartment at first, but hopefully outside, and then with no assistance. We'll see what happens.
Good morning, Buddies. It's almost 10:00 a.m. here and I've cleaned up the kitchen and am ready to shower as soon as the dishwasher finishes the load. I only run it about 3 times a week as one person eating/cooking doesn't dirty many dishes or pots and pans! I've been out for my walk and will shower and dress after I finish looking through the posts here.
It's a lovely sunny day, but chilly. Another frost is expected tonight, but no snow, thank goodness. I saw a huge rabbit in my yard this morning and I'm hoping it's not another pregnant lady rabbit planning to leave me a nest of new borns. Last time one did that, Stubby was still living and he brought the mama into my den and left her under my computer and then it started raining and one by one he brought the babies in. Needless to say, the mama didn't come back after I put her outside and the poor babies which I'd returned to her nest froze. It was a sad day for me.
I'm ready to shower and dress for my lunch out with my friend, Tammy. She's treating me for my birthday. She didn't say where we'll be eating, but I'm sure it will be nice. I haven't seen her for a long while as they spend a lot of the winter at their condo in Aspen.
I just had a long distance phone call from California from a long time Navy friend, so am back now to finish my posts and get into the shower. Have a lovely day every Buddy.
Sue
P.S. Mary, congratulations on getting the stitches out. You are making great progress and I know you'll find some shoes that will be comfortable and get back to everything you'll want to do!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUE!! :hb2: :hb2:
Happy Birthday Sue...have a wonderful day Darlene
SUE....
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Mary...hurrah for good healing feet!
Nice day here...had to run to WalMart for a prescription for my allergies, and now home and cleaning gal is here. Much needed as I can't get down to wash floors in kitchen and bath anymore.
I'm hoping we can do a walk this afternoon as it warms up and the wind stays down.
jane
We are having the March winds..but was able to walk a mile and half....Jane I'm still able to just use the ole mop to clean..but do try to get down for bathrooms..I have 3.....but unless I have company....I can keep one clean....what I need is someone to clean my windows..inside and out....hope everyone has a great weekend and happy st Pat day...Darlene
Mary, what good news! Just be very careful as you wean yourself to the cane and without. SAS shoes are very comfortable and so are Alegria. The latter was designed by a podiatrist, I think. For a long time thaat was the only place you could get them. Now, even QVC has them. I know you will be glad to get back to the pool. Just don't slip on the wet concrete!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUE! AND MANY MORE!!
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It is really windy and chilly here. I've been on the go since morning. I got my hair cut and highlighted and she did a great job. Then I came home for a bite to eat and then John went with me to the library and the grocery. He brought it all in and helped me get it put away. As we were comining home, we saw lots of smoke from an area not too far from us and by the time we had the car unloaded we heard all kinds of sirens. It sounds like a very unhappy day for someone.
I have a free day tomorrow, so think I will go get a pedicure just in case I can weaar sandals in FL.
Hi Darlene and Jane. I couldn't get by without my cleaning lady twice a month. She stays for 3-4 hrs dependinng on what I need done. She also does windows.
All for now. Sharon
What a beautiful day today. up to 60. sun out and everyone seemed to be smiling.
Went and got my hair cut. Always feel good to do that even though very little taken off but lots of shaping. She was really busy as by herself today. 2 girls out with the flu. Man from next door was ahead of me and couple other men came in. All of us chatting away. think it made her feel better as better than them sitting like in a hurry.
Mary. Things sound so good with feet. You do heal fast.I do also.
How many sizes do you think one shoe will go down? I do have some SAS but not worn in awhile. Now I think they have nicer looking ones. They do have nice sandals which will be comfy for you I think. Wouldn't hurt to ask store if they have some Samples of their better brand of shoes. It is amazing how many people will change the sizes in a shoe box taking different sizes. I have feet that one could get by with a less size. I am 81/2 and could almost go down to 71/2 on the other. Never have swapped though.
Our Mayor is having a marathon Sat. at 5pm then a get together after . think she is counting of seniors entering. she must be wanting something. anyway I will enter. Its a funny one. goes from the City building on corner to the courthouse next street corner. one block. Think I can handle that .
Sue. Hope you had a nice birthday. Mine I see is coming up also which means have to go and take my drivers test. Will do it next week.
I starting to get my estate in order way back last May. Got the attorney and had a hour meeting. Just talked to her once since to say I was working on getting things together. Still not done it. So much paper work. But I did today go to work on Funeral type things. Working with 2 cemeteries . One more to go. Gosh prices are unbelievable. But I am going to stick to getting it all done. Be easier if the one Daughter who would be the most help lives in Texas. I have books here so will take a look through them. I just hate doing this sort of thing.
Lots of place around my area are new and for sale. Keep seeing people be shown the one next door and so far not what I want in there. One yesterday was a man with 4 young children chasing around. Only has 2 bedrooms so can't think why he even looking.
Not much worth watching on TV tonight it seems. I have been putting in DVD all week after 8pm.
Jeanne, I don't think I'll have to worry about shoe size. Most of the foot is still the same size as it's always been. And I won't be wearing any open-toed shoes or sandals in any case. I haven't worn hose in years and never wear shoes without socks. I just go for comfort - definitely not looks. Glad you had such a good day today. Makes us feel like spring is definitely on the way.
MaryZ. Forgot to ask. Will you be able to get a Disabled Parking card now? Now I was thinking that our toes made our feet at least a inch longer. My one granddaughter has the longest toes I have seen. Looks like about 2 inches long. Very narrow feet. Mine are sort of wide and so I buy the wide shoes. The have also gone up from a 6 and1/2 to a 8/12 in last 10 years.
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Jeanne, I've had a handicapped parking sticker or license plate for 8-10 years. When knitting socks, the general rule is to allow two inches length for shaping the toe section, so you're right about that.
Not the greatest night for me. I slept soundly from 11 to about 3, but not much since then. It's 5 a.m. now, and I just gave up trying to sleep in the chair. I'll be going to meet the swimmers at Panera at about 9 and then pick up an order at Walmart. After lunch, hopefully some nap time.
Good morning, Buddies. This will be a quickie as Tim is coming in about 20 minutes to take me to Kroger for a quick grocery run and we'll come home so I can put the perishables away and go out to lunch. I'm being picked up at 1:00 for a funeral at church that I must attend, so this is the best we can do today.
Other than the funeral not much else to report. It is sunny but cool again this morning. However we're supposed to get a warmer afternoon today. I hope all Buddies are well and have a nice day. I'll be back later this afternoon.
Sue
Jeanne, I was a 9 AAA in HS but now wear at 10.5 if I can find it or usually an 11 M. My toes are long and my arches are flat now which has made my foot longer. I prefer wearing sandals because they fit better than closed toe shoes, but obviously can't do that in the winter even in SC. Good you're getting your things in order. I was very fortunate that my dad felt that way and made sure mom had all her papers in order. Then her 2nd husband was very careful to keep close track of her financials and give me a good accounting since I was the executor. We have everything pretty much in order for Brian who will be our executor,
It is sunny and 60ish with a strong breeze here today, so I went out and worked on my flowers, moving some from the 2 pots to a third pot. The original pots were so full they would have crowded some out anyway. They are't up to my standards but my back was killing me by the time I finished that.
The fire I mentioned yesterday burned 3 houses to the ground and made 2 more uninhabitable. Apparently, someone threw a cigarette down which ignited pine straw which started the whole thing. Five fire units were there, one from Charlotte even. It's a mile or so from us. I feel so bad for the families. I don't know anyone on that street. No one was injured fortunately and all the pets got out. Our company who takes care of things here put out a computerized phone call updating everyone on what was going on. I thought that was great.
No other news here. Sharon
I forgot to add this to my post:
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR MARY!!
HOPE IT IS EXTRA SPECIAL! :hb3: :hugs:
Sharon
MARY......
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Busy day with trip to DBQ for doc visit....more tomorrow
Happy Birthday Mary....Darlene
Thanks for the birthday wishes. Things were going good until 5 pm, when the TV/internet/phone went out. Margaret came by on her way home from the basketball games, and we went out to dinner. In the meantime, all my Comcast bundle (TV/internet/landline) went out at 5 p.m. I've just been on the phone with them and they say they'll have to send a tech out - on SUNDAY!!! To say I'm p...ed is a definite understatement. I've given them several pieces of my mind, and told them I expect a credit for the time my service is out. I am hooked up to the internet through the wifi for the Terrace, but I don't consider that secure. It's at least something. :tickedoff: :tickedoff:
Mary, I forgot to tell you Happy Birthday today! I had my 81st yesterday. All 3 sons remembered--Bill's family sent flowers, Jon's sent candy, and Tim took me to my favorite restaurant for a yummy lunch. One of my best recent birthdays, plus cards from friends, my sisters, and my brother. I'm leaving the cards out to enjoy at least through the weekend.
Sharon, was the fire inside your development or nearby? It sounds awful. I've always been fearful of house fires.
Darlene, I hope you are feeling better--all well in fact!
Good night, Buddies.
Sue
A late good morning, Every Buddy. I slept later this morning and didn't get dressed until 10:00. I went out for a walk---wore a rain jacket because it looked as if it were going to pour rain, but it didn't and I was too warm in that jacket! I'm planning to watch basketball games today. Auburn won yesterday over in San Diego, but by the skin of their teeth (only 3 points!). I hope they have better luck today. I couldn't watch yesterday's game because it was on Tru TV which I do not have.
Mary, yuck on the TV problem with Comcast. Is there some other company you can get for your TV or is that what is offered at your Assisted Living place? I've stuck with ATT for my computer and TV and so far no problems.
Not much going on here except basketball games and new books from yesterday's trip to the library after our Kroger run. I've already finished one of the books, so will dig through the pile and hope one will last longer than today!
Have a nice weekend, Buddies.
Sue
Glad you had such a good birthday, Sue.
I called Comcast this morning to see about getting in on a cancellation for service, and a spot was available. The tech showed up at 10 a.m., and had everything working in 20 minutes. He said "the splitter" had failed for some reason, but all is okay now. So they're higher on my list now. In answer to Sue's question, Comcast is all that's available here right now. We had a local fiberoptic service at the house put out by the local electric company, and it is fabulous. There have been rumors, and I'm hoping this service will be available here sometime this year.
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Buddies - hope you're wearing something green.
Glad the birthday girls had good days except for the Comcast outage for Mary. So glad it is fixed now.
Yesterday, I did my flowers out front. Not stellar, but at least a little color.
Today, I slept in too, Sue, but I have the 2nd load of laundry in and corned beef & cabbage in the crockpot. Wearing green too! Not a lot of Irish in our family, but some. I've also read my SS lesson and devotions, so other than riding my bicycle for a half hour, I don't have much else planned.
Purdue & Butler are playing today against each other. Purdue is ranked higher, but of course I will root for Butler, my alma mater. Brian, Traecy, Jocelyne, & Henry went to Purdue, but I've never been a fan. If they are the last left in IN, guess I will be forced to root for them, but reluctantly.
It was raining when I got up but has cleared off somewhat. Still really chilly out when I put some mail in the mailbox for pickup. One of my sorority sisters and good friend is celebrating her 80th on the 24th. I got an invitation to the reception at their church, but I will just be coming home from FL that day. She lives in Laffayette, IN. (Purdue country!)
Hope everyone is having a good Irish Day!! Sharon
Happy Saint Patrick's day everyone. Keith and I did our regular Walmart grocery run this morning after breakfast. We like to go early. After getting all the groceries put away I took Freckles for a walk in the mall. It his been rainy and cold here so the mall was a nice warm friendly walk. We stopped and visited with people that we know in the various shops and the vendors in the mall walkway.
I had 3 people come to my Tai chi class on Friday that was so much better than Tuesday when no one showed up and I had waited for a it to see if anyone would come before I left. I will be taking the instructors certification class over the 15th and 16TH OF April. It is a all day class both days of just doing and perfecting Tai Chi. I may be 78 years old but one is never too oldd to learn something and I have been doing Tai chi for several years 4 here and 5 in California.
I hope everyone is having a grand meal for St Patrick's day, we are going to have Filet Mignon for supper instead of the traditional Corned beef, Which is always good, but too salty anymore. I don't cook with salt because Keith has Hypertension and I usally have to drink a lot of water to get the sodium out of my system.
Marlyin ...I so wish there was a tai chi class here...I would sure go...I would like to do something other than walk.....Darlene
Mary. My Comcast stopped working on the TV the other day. Picture would not come in or sound . Internet and WiFi was OK.
I don't usually call as get some other country most times but this time I did and she was pretty good on fixing the problem. Says the the Box was not getting connected. Month ago they had to bring a new box out. But she did put in a order also for a service to come out and check what happened. They called and Said would be a Monday (It was on a Sat night then.) All got working right and so I cancelled so that I wouldn't be getting to many call outs.
Now how many make Cornbeef and Cabbage today? I like it but suppose to be staying off such as Cabbage. Sprouts. Cauliflower for a few weeks. See if my tummy settles down. I just eat so much of those veg. Drinking less milk also. I never used a Primary Dr. But did get one yesterday close to home. She was great. Says will get me to Gastro Dr. if it doesn't get better in a week. Gave me something for it to drink. Feels that it is certain food but also taken that cough Med. and the Advil when sick last month. Will see how it goes.
I did make Irish Stew so that counts...
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up for almost 2 hours as I'm not yet ready for the time change--plus sleeping less as I grow older! I've showered, dressed, and am ready for SS and church, but I have more than an hour to wait for Olyne to pick me up. She called yesterday to tell me that a longtime friend, Dave, died yesterday, so there will be another funeral sometime this next week. He's been in the hospital about a week and kept declining. He and his wife are members of our SS class.
It's looking like rain here this morning, but according to the weather channel, we won't have any until possibly Monday when we might also get tornado warnings. I'll have to dig out my weather radio and my lamp which burns lamp oil. At least I can read by lamp light if the power goes off in the early evening.
Have a good day, Buddies.
Sue
Hi Gals, Yep, I fixed corn beef and cabbage yesterday. I only do it once a year because of the salt and ffat, but we do love it. I've been to SS & church, had lunch, watered my flowers, filled the birdbath and have a load of laundry in. I want to pack for FL this afternoon since my cleaning girl comes tomorrow and I leave Tues. I also need to make reservations for our flights to St. Louis over Memorial Day for the big family get together. I also still have PT & the bike or a walk to do. Busy, busy.
Sue, one of our SS members lost his wife about a year ago and then last week lost his son. The latter was apparently a suicide due to deep depression he had had for years. I feel so bad for him, but he says the Grief class is helping and darned if he didn't sing in the men's choir today. A strong man.
Jeanne, I do hope the new dr. helps you with your stomach problems. I'm glad you found someone you like.
Marilyn, I didn't know they let dogs into malls for walks. That's nice, especially since it rains so much there.
TTYL Sharon
Corned beef and cabbage here too yesterday.
Beautiful day here and warmer, so we got a nice walk in, stopping at the micro brewery for my diet pepsi and Ray’s glass of stout.
I’ve been watching basketball and loving the upsets!
Jane
I wasn't too happy with the Purdue win over Butler.
I got most everything done yesterday and the cleaning girl is here today.
My sil just called to make sure everything was on schedule for my arrival tomorrow. It's going to be great to see them all.
I still have to get my meds organized and a couple other things, so better get to it. Back on Friday night.
Sharon
I hope you have a wonderful trip, Sharon.
Lovely thundershowers here this morning. As long as they're not severe, I like a good thunderstorm - it cleans the air. We are supposed to get some severe weather tonight, though. I was going to go out to bridge tonight, but if it's raining hard, I won't go.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
p.s. Condolences to all of us whose teams (men and women's) lost yesterday. Although my granddaughter's fiancé is happy - he's a Clemson grad (sorry, Sue).
No corned beef and cabbage here. I'm afraid I do very little real cooking anymore. I try to make at least one or 2 meals that I stir fry with rice or a pot of soup, but I eat a lot of salads and Healthy Choice freezer meals. I need to get back to cooking more as I'm putting on unwanted weight with snacking.
It's been raining here, but is mostly foggy now. I haven't been out to walk yet as Tim usually comes by on Monday morning, but might not because of Kris's dog, Muffin. She's not doing well--is 13 years old and has lots of ailments. He took Muff to the vet on Saturday, but I haven't talked to either him or Kris since.
A close friend from church died on Friday--and the funeral is on Tuesday. Olyne is going with another friend and her husband and won't be picking me up. Dave, the person who died is a member of my SS class and we dated briefly a few years ago, but he wanted to get serious and I had to end it. Soon afterward he started dating another woman from our church and they've been married about five years. He was an Army pilot, decorated for bombing missions in Vietnam and other places. He, like me, was born in West Virginia, so we had a special friendship. He's been in poor health for several years.
Sharon, have a nice trip.
Jane, I've been watching basketball, too, but wasn't happy about Auburn's loss! Now that they are out, I'll probably only watch a few favorites. Soon we'll get to see the women's tournament.
Hi to Every Buddy looking in. Have a nice day!
Sue
Mary, you were posting while I was still writing. I'm not upset about Clemson's win--Bill got his PhD there! (But of course I don't like Clemson during Big Thursday games with South Carolina!)
Marilyn: Please share w/me How to change color in printing. Yours looks so nice!
Joy ???
Joy first you highlight your text then you go to change color and the drop down menu has the colors you can choose from. Next you go to thye B icon and click tha to make it bold. The color shows up better in bold print. I always make my print larger by clicking on font size and choosing 14.
How do you highlight a post...Marlyin...? Darlene
I know basically how to highlight a comment..but couldn't get it to work...I like the color to..Darlene
Sunny day here, but it was windy which really bothers my ears and allergies.
I ran some errands to our insurance company, bank, and WalMart.
Darlene...to highlight, put your cursor in front of what you want in color and draw it over the words you want in color. Then, as Marilyn explained, click on change color and choose the color you want. The light colors are hard for some people to read. Also, putting in a size can be a problem for some of us who have our own devices set to the size font we can read easily.
I have a hair appt tomorrow and then we’ll be off to CR for some shopping.
Jane
Jane...I was trying on my IPad..... it must be different....than my computer...don't see a cursor....thx anyway....Darlene
I think that I may change my colour also. Getting a little tired of black and white.
So windy here today. Its 50 deg but doesn't feel like it. I should have done some running around today. Said not going to take the hour nap that I have gotten into a habit of doing last 2 months. Didn't work though. Thing is I did almost 2hours. feels so good. Think I can do it when nice weather comes.
I may be wrong but I didn't think there was a way to change colour on our IPads. If possible I am sure Jane will know how
Looks like I goofed up a little there. Will try next time.
We got back home from the Model T tour this afternoon . One day we went to a ghost town of Nelson , Nevada . http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/nv/nelson.html There was a tour of a mine but I didn't go because of "my machine" as I call it . learned later the path in the mine was rocky & dusty , so it was best I didn't go in . Most all of the driving was on roads difficult for a Model T to drive safely , modern cars went whizzing by & wasn't what us Model T'ers are use to . I could say many things that bothered us but I won't bore you . Just happy to be back home !
It's 1:00 here, Buddies. Olyne picked me up about 9:15 to go to the church a bit early for the 10:00 funeral. She was helping with refreshments to be served after the service. There will be another service in Phenix City, Alabama, at the Military National Cemetery where Dave will be buried. He was a highly decorated Marine pilot, served in both the Korean War and Vietnam. I'm not going over to Phenix City with the family and other members who were his friends. It makes for a long day. I think he'll probably be buried near Kris's Dad, Dave, who we buried last summer unless many more veterans have been buried since then.
There was an honor guard of retired marines in their bright red dress blazers who sat in the front of the church and they will probably also go to the Military National Cemetery as honor guard. All were elderly gentlemen about Dave's age. Dave had one of those red jackets, too. The coffin was closed, but I imagine he was buried in his uniform.
Not much else going on here today. I've changed into comfy clothing and walked in my neighborhood and plan on a quiet afternoon. I hope you all have a nice day.
Sue
Darlene...The easier way may be to just put the code in. The code shows only in the box when you're posting, not when you click Post and the post shows to the rest of us. Just don't put any spaces in the coding below. [I did so you can see the coding]
[ color=green] Put here what you want to be green. When you're at the end of what you want to be green (Or whatever color you put after the =) put the end tag [ /color]
After you click post, it will show as:
Put here what you want to be green. When you're at the end of what you want to be green (Or whatever color you put after the =) put the end tag
IF you want it to be bold, as Marilyn suggested, do this:
[ b][ color=green] Put here what you want to be green. When you're at the end of what you want to be green (Or whatever color you put after the =) put the end tag [ /color][/ b]
It's vital to do the codes in reverse order at the end.
You'll then have
Put here what you want to be green. When you're at the end of what you want to be green (Or whatever color you put after the =) put the end tag
We went to CR after my haircut and had a nice day. I was hoping to find shoe polish for a pair of shoes I have that are kind of a "saddle" color. Finding shoe polish is turning into a marathon thing. The shoe repair guy who used to be at the mall is long gone. I tried the shoe store in town...they have black and dark brown. I guess I'll try online.
Cold here and they're saying maybe some snow. UGH.
jane
Jane. Now isn't there a way that will make it stay for every time you post once you have put in to make the change or do you have to code it every time? That gets tiresome. I know that some people have had it coloured for years.
Does anyone take Prolia ? I saw my cancer dr. today & she thinks I should get the Prolia injections every 6 months to help prevent bone loss . She gave me some information on it . I want to talk to my primary dr. about it because it may interfere with my regular medications .
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Jane. Now isn't there a way that will make it stay for every time you post once you have put in to make the change or do you have to code it every time? That gets tiresome. I know that some people have had it coloured for years.
It is not permanent: It has to be done for each new post. In time it becomes automatic to do it.
alpiner, I take alendronate (generic for Fosamax) orally once a week, as a prescription from my rheumatologist. I guess it is supposed to do the same thing as Prolia. Sharon's husband is a retired pharmacist. If nobody else is taking it, she might be able to help when she gets back on Friday.
Thanks, Bubble - you and/or jane are always there with help when we need it.
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Bad news for the residents on my floor (2nd)! Elevator is OUT and for how long??????
Besides having to go downstairs for lunch AND my beauty shop day !!!!
My neighbor ( a nice male) will (if necessary) hold my arm to go down by the stairs
but I also have to bring with me quite a bit of extras (shampoo, etc.) -----and my walker is a must.
If it is still OUT at lunchtime, they will bring your meal up here ::) but they can't
bring the beauty shop up here :) :) :)
JOY
So sorry, Joy. I understand. I'm on the 1st floor, but all our services (dining room, main entrance, meeting spaces, etc.) are on the 3rd (main) floor. I could get down - very slowly - but definitely not UP. :(
Good morning, Buddies. It is very chilly here today and I've been out for a walk--and hadn't put on my heaviest jacket and consequently was pretty cold when I returned. Thankfully Auburn and every town/city south of us didn't get the tornado like weather--Jacksonville State University had a lot of damage to buildings and a number of homes sustained heavy damage, some were totaled.
Alpiner, I take a daily generic (levo thyroxine) which is a generic for levothyroid tablets. I had part of my thyroid removed when I was a senior in high school. You might want to ask your doctor about this medication. I once took Fosamax, but my prescription company has been changed and they switched me to levothyroxine.
Joy, what a pain to have the elevator out, have a difficult walk down stairs even with your friend helping, so inconvenient for everyone who isn't close to the dining room and/or beauty shop! I hope they get it fixed soon!
Mary, how do you manage to get up 3 flights of stairs now? Is someone bringing meals to you while you are still recovering from the surgery? I sure hope so!
I have to go out about 1:15 to a garden club event. We are visiting a lovely garden over in Opelika. The lady who started the garden has died, but willed it to the city there and it's open for tours. Unless it warms up a good bit and the wind stops blowing it will be a chilly tour!
Not much else going on here today. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, I use the elevator. There are stairs, of course, but I've never used them.
SCFSue I take levothyroxine for my thyroid . Prolia is to prevent bone loss .
alpiner, I take the thyoxine, too. I think some here have had side effects from some of the bone-strengthening medications, but they'll have to chime in about that. I haven't noticed any side effects from what I'm taking (but I'm not prone to medication side effects).
I suppose one should think about which floor they settle on when the move into Senior Housing. Most of ours go from one floor to some up to 6 floors.. That is something that could go wrong. Elevators out of service. I remember being a a hotel one time where that happened . Good thing could handle the stirs.
Alpiner...ask another of your docs. (I have osteoporosis, according to the bone density tests, but I won’t take the various meds offered. I believe the side effects would be hard on me and my immune system.)
See this link from WebMD:
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-154218/prolia-subcutaneous/details
Joy...bummer on the elevator. I hope they got it fixed quickly.
Beautiful day here. Bridge was ok...nobody had great hands.
Snow expected here Saturday. Ugh
Jane
Another chilly morning here, Buddies, although it is supposed to warm up later. I'm still in PJ's and the morning is getting away from me. I need to dress and get bundled up for my morning walk. My major project for today is to make my grocery list for tomorrow's trip to Kroger. Tim and I (and maybe Kris) will go to lunch first and then to Kroger. No rain expected today. My azaleas are almost in full bloom and are beautiful this morning!
My trip to the garden in Opelika was a very chilly one. We had a guided tour by one of the members of that organization and I enjoyed the talk about the different species displayed, but I nearly froze although I was wearing a heavy woolen jacket and slacks. We had 2 young women who are students at Southern Union, a 2 year institution in Opelika. One wants to work in horticulture. They will transfer to AU next fall. I have some of the same species of Azaleas in my yard and most are in full bloom now. I need to prune others that had frost damage and not enough water last summer.
I need to get dressed and outside for some sunshine, but will have to bundle up. Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Jane. I use to get the bone Density test about every 2 years. Don't bother anymore. They told me showing Osteo now 27 years ago. Gave a prescription of couple different things. Could not handle either one. All my bones hurt and got TMJ . So stopped all and not had a pain anywhere other than my thumbs if I type so long. The did a MRI on me 3 months ago when I was hving that nerve problem in hip. Took MRI for whole body I think and said not show of problems in Hips, knees or anyplace when it came to bones. I never have take Calcium either. All my life I have drunk lots of milk a day. Try to eat good type food. lots of walking . So to late now to bother about taking anything for bones. Never found any type of a pill that my body would take to.
Good morning, Buddies. I have had breakfast, cleaned the kitchen, and showered and dressed for my weekly lunch date with Tim and a Kroger run. I think he'll take me to the library to return books today. I'll be glad to get some new ones, although I've been reading some books my cleaning lady brought me last week.
It's cloudy and may rain here today and possibly tomorrow. I'm postponing my morning walk until after lunch, so might not get a walk today. Next weekend, Stacie is coming up and we will go to Savannah for the weekend. She tries to take me somewhere at least once a year and although I've been to Savannah several times with Bob, she hasn't been there and hopefully the weather will be nice.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Afternoon, Buddies!
We're to get some nasty winter weather tonight into tomorrow and we stopped at the grocery for some soymilk for Ray, and it was packed. You'd think we'd be snowed in for days from the crowds.
We did a trip to CR yesterday afternoon after a dermatology appt...got a "red thing" on my face burned off, so that's lovely now...big red "thing" as it heals. I bought a new cell phone. I'd had problems with mine in not being heard when I connected to a landline. So, a new one now to try and learn.
We're going out with our Fri. night supper out friends...place to be determined depending on the weather.
jane
Sue, how nice to have your DIL take you on a trip - and you get to introduce her to the lovely city of Savannah. My granddaughter's wedding next March is going to be in Savannah, and I'm already looking forward to seeing the city again.
jane, sorry for your late-winter weather. I hope it isn't too bad. Sorry about your "big red thing". ;) I have a place I probably need to get checked, too. I really hate to add ANOTHER doctor to the list.
I got out this morning for the first time this week - went to coffee with a swim buddy, and then to the bank. I had to get some "medallion signatures" to get those last pieces of finance transferred to my name. I have an appointment with the financial folks next week, so I hope can get this last thing out of limbo. I had thought it was all done, but alas...
Happy weekend, Buddies!
I have had Savanna on my todo list for a age. Just have to go alone soon .none in family will go. How I miss old friends now. I have read a lot on it. Great walking town the say.
I have stopped bothering to have Doc take any little thing taken off my body .just check
Them. Last he did was a little one I never noticed on my nose and for two weeks looked awful and now I notice the little white patch
Jane.is has been nice here for 2 days but Now say cold coming on again.
Old Man Winter has roared into Iowa....snow continuing to fall, winds out of the east (always a bad thing here) and the snow is piling up...but so what? We're having a "snow day" here...in comfy, soft clothes and drinking tea and reading and knitting and just relaxing and watching it snow. No where we need to go or be.
jane
Sounds like a great plan, jane! It's supposed to go north of us. Stay warm.
Looks like a stay home read and watch films all weekend. We had 2 days like summer and now back comes the snow. Very cold out.I started watching Lady Bird. Got sleepy and so it is still in my DVD player. Will start it over I think later today.
Doubt I even get out of PJs today.
Hi Gals, I'm back from my trip to Tallahassee to visit my sil and nieces and nephews. Had good on-time flights and a wonderful time while I was there. My sil is a lot frailer than the last time I saw her and she is having problems remembering current things, but has a mind like a steel trap for anything else. Knows all the current news and sports news as well as family. It's mostly just times and appointments she has trouble with. My nieces and nephew are all such loving, nice people. Three of them live in Tally and one drove up from Tampa to see me! I do wish they were closer. While I was there we went to see the recreations of the Nina and the Pinta. The Santa Marie is still under construction, I think. Anyway, it wasn't there. I had seen the 3 ships when I was about 18 on a trip with my parents to Washington DC and environs, but it was good to see them again. The main memory I had of them was how tiny they were for 20-24 men! They told us though that the cabin boy was 7 and then the others ranged from 10 to 20, so they didn't take up as much space as 20 men today would.
Everything was fine at home although I think Bunny will have to be drained on Monday.
Alpiner, I took Prolia for a year and then decided that many of my muscle soreness, etc came from that. It's been several years since then & I still have the muscle soreness, so it is probably from my fibromyalgia. I went on Evista instead. That has been fine except that when they did my knee surgery, the surgeon said the bones were really porous. I am due for a new dexascan in May and the Dr is also going to run blood tests to see the calcium level etc. I take a lot of calcium by tablet but I am lactose intolerant and can't drink milk. I do eat yogurt & cheese but have to take lactaid to prevent gas. My Dr wants to put me back on Proliaa, but I haven't decided if I will. I'm going to check out Jane's web site in a bit and also ask Melanie about it. She is really my source of info on meds now. John has been retired 20 years and many of the meds have come out since then.
Jane & Jeanne, sorry winter has returned. Sounds like staying in and reading or watching movies is the answer.
Joy, so sorry to hear about your elevator. Sure hope it is fixed by now. They should have a back-up.
Sue, sounds like you're on your regular schedule. I bet your azaleas are beautiful. Ours aren't in bloom yet, but my jasmine is in full bloom and gorgeous (Confederate).
Catching up on laundry, etc today. Melanie also called this AM for about 1.5 hrs!! That took a chunk out of my day, even though I wanted to hear all about her news.
Didn't see a post from Marilyn or Ginny. Hope they are okay. Sharon
Sharon....sounds like a great trip.
Snow is over, wind has stop, we’re dug out and paid neighbor kid for his snow removal while we were in Tx. Streets are just wet as temps rise in to the 40s.
Jane
Welcome home Sharon. I am here and I am fine. Just busy with the furry friends school programs, going to Tai Chi Mondays and Wednesdays and Teaching Tai Chi on Tuesdays and Fridays.
It has been raining here all week. On Thursday with in 30 minutes it rained , snowed and hailed. I haven't taken Freckles folr a walk for two days, not even to the mall. The last two times I took here there she pooped in the mall, good thing I always have poop bags in my pocket.
Snow is still coming down here. They say will be the most we get today than the ones we have had all year. Really getting deep. Don't have a yard man now as he sold all his heavy equipment and retired. Had a Heart scare few month ago. So now sure about show moving or grass and Bush cutting. Everyone seems to be retiring or dying . Thats what happens as we age I guess. Always having to find new people. Young arn't to willing for heavy work anymore.
Sharon. Now I drink a lot of milk. Always have. Now I drink the 100% Lactose free. Seems to work fine. Just can't take the Calcium Tablets. The Milk is $8 a gal. Regular milk now is selling so cheap. Yesterday was only $1.79 gal. Can't see how a farmer can keep cows at that. Been that price for almost a year now.
Good evening, Buddies. I don't know where the day has gone. I slept late, had breakfast, put in a load of wash, walked my usual 20-25 minutes in the neighborhood, put the wash in the dryer, talked to my new neighbor, and have been watching women's basketball games this afternoon. Some of the ones I like won, and others lost. Of course UConn women smashed Duke women--Yuck! Our South Carolina women won their game and will have to play UConn--and that could be a tough game for Carolina. UConn is my least favorite women's team. Mississippi State U. is the second least favorite--my feelings about each team is that the coach's are VERY ARROGANT!
I've showered, shampooed and after eating pizza and drinking a beer, I'm watching Hallmark TV this evening. I hope you've all had a nice day and this evening will be nice, too.
Sue
All snowed in today. Not had this much snow in a long time. I may go out and clean it off my car but will not try shoveling it. Suppose to warm up and so may melt fast.
We are cold here too--in the 40's. I even have a heater on here in my den. I wore a turtleneck and a cardigan to church with a coat for outside!! I have the 2nd load of laundry in and put out some frozen chicken thighs that I will do something with this evening. What, I don't know.
I'm still trying to get back in the groove from my trip I sub in a bridge group tomorrow and then host my own bridge group on Wed. Our local area is voting on incorporation on Tue. I sure hope it doesn't go through as I know the taxes will outweigh any advantages. Thursday is my cataract surgery, so won't be able to go to Maundy Thursday services. I should be fine by the weekend though.
Purdue and Butler are both out of the tournament, so I'm really not much interested now.
Stay warm and dry everyone. Sharon
Sue. I think that I have now decided when Spring does get here and I am out walking more then I am going to invest in a pair of Norwegian walking canes. We have had a club over here at the University big walking park for about 6 years. I have walked behind them some times . These are even young people. What they do is give even balance. No strain to backs.
Very light weight. Some less than 2lbs. Have a strap on them Not the heavy wood or steal heavy walking canes. Use to cost about $150 a pair but now came down as they got popular.
takes a little practice to start but then so easy to use they say.
bring this site up. http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/trekking-poles---1-pair/82200013?
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Quiet day here. Lots of snow in yards, etc., but roads are clear and dry.
I’ve been watching basketball and reading.
Doc appt for Ray tomorrow in Dbq nd then on Wed. to IC for dental for him, and then we’re off the doc track for a while.
Jane
Girls:
I feel really guilty listening to all the temps you are having. Here in Baton Rouge was
64 this A. M. and 84 now at 8 P.M. However you get the bad w/the good------The
mighty Mississippi River is going to flood here if all goes as said. If you do not know'
Baton Rouge is right on the Mississippi River.
I typed this before but hit the wrong button and wiped it out, but-------I checked out
James Lee Burke's new book, The Jealous Kind. He is a born-and-bred Louisiana.
writer. However,this book takes place in Houston, TX-----The library comes here to
Williamsburg every 2 weeks----a real convenience :smitten:
JOY
Good Evening, Buddies. I've been reading and watching a couple of TV shows I like, plus now listening to music. We had a nice Palm Sunday service with the children bringing palm branches down the aisle before the choir came into the Sanctuary.
We had a lovely sunny day, temps up to 70 at least, maybe more. I put my trash out for tomorrow's pick up and am now ready for bed. Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Doc appt today for Ray in Dbq and I need to return an item to Best Buy.
That’s all our excitement, I hope, for thr day!
Calm and quiet is what I like.
Jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in now. I've been piddling around for more than an hour--just can't get myself in gear this morning. Tim usually comes by to see if I've survived the weekend, but he's not here yet. I have a busy week lined up. Bridge tomorrow with lunch out and my cleaning ladies will be here early, another bridge on Wednesday, probably a lengthy phone call with sister Anne on Thursday, and Friday Stacie and Alex will pick me up for a trip to Savannah for the weekend. It's nice to have something to do, but I would prefer something special once a week so that each week has something to do.
So Jane, I guess I'm going to have a calm and quiet Monday and the rest of the week will be busy!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. GINNYANN! Please check in!
Sue
Joy....good to see your posts!
GinnyAnn...we miss you.
Home from Ray’s kidney specialist, and good report...everything stable, so no return until Oct.
Just had a call our taxes are do e, so we’ll go out to pay them, and sign papers so they can be electronically filed tonight.
Always glad to have the over and finished for another year.
Jane. Hope you don't have to live on beans now for awhile after paying taxes.
I am glad now that I just come under the line. One good thing about retiring . Not in the Stock market anymore. Income way down and the only thing is turned all in cash and only one IRA Annuity is making good interest. Rest is .00l. However now some banks are offering CD at 2% for a year may at least get some of them. That is a little better.
I was at the Attorneys the other day as I have to get things all finished with Estate etc. She just told me. Jeanne you have to spend some money and she may be right. I think will look into a trip on the Cunard Queen Mary to go UK this year again. Can't talk myself into hustling around Airports. Travel in luxury instead. I went back 6 times by ship and love that way. Just have to set my mind on doing it.
Queen Mary is the way to do it. Service is great and the staff most helpful and friendly. And you can just enjoy all the entertainment and meet new people.
Everyone should do a cruise like that at least once in a lifetime!
I don't think I posted yesterday - sorry.
Jeanne and Bubble, I've done only one Mediterranean cruise (about 300 passengers) - and that seemed awfully big to me. I don't think I'd like one of those monster ships. But I've gone on many of the small ship river/coastal cruises and absolutely loved them! The focus of the trip is not on what's happening on the ship, but on what you see along the shorelines and at the ports - although there is nighttime entertainment. Another wonderful part is going different places, but not having to pack and repack. Jeanne, I hope you get to do your cross-Atlantic trip, though.
Sue, I know you'll love being in Savannah again. Isn't it great to have caring kids who will take you places.
Sharon, glad you had such a good trip and are recovering nicely. I've had one bluebird sitting on the house (which Jesse put up for me about a week ago). He/she just sits there from time to time - I guess he's waiting for a mate to show up before getting into any nest-building.
Jane, glad Ray got good results from the doctor visits. It's always good to hear that.
Hi Marilyn, Darlene, Joy, Ginny Ann, and other Buddies!
I finally got out to play bridge last night. We came in last (out of 6 couples). I don't know that this Monday night session will continue as it is. That's really not enough participation to cover the costs of having it. No telling what the organization will do. They talked before about making it an open night (right now, it's only for players who are not life masters). Oh, well -it's not my decision.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
Tuesday morning greetings!
Easy day on tap here. I need to get our household finances in order....quicken updated and our medical miles log started. I don’t know if those are deductible on new tax laws, but it’s easier to keep track of all our outof town trips for doc appts if I do it as it happens.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. My cleaning ladies have been here early and my house is cleaned and will hopefully stay that way for the next 2 weeks. I always feel better when everything is tidy and seemingly dust free! I try to keep things picked up, but I'm afraid I tend to have lots of books sitting around so that I always have something to read.
I'm going to Savannah for the weekend. Stacie is coming to take me there--Alex will be with her as he has been home for 5 weeks--on spring break. I think he's going to Savannah with us and she will take him back to Birmingham on the way home. We'll be staying on the waterfront and probably eating some seafood--at least I'm hoping for that.
I have bridge at Azalea Place today and at Sara's house tomorrow. I am the hostess for the next first Thursday bridge, so will have to start calling before Stacie and Alex arrive on Friday. My turn will be April 5th.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. I played bridge as a sub yesterday and came in 3rd, just out of the money. Made 6 on one hand but had only bid game. :( This morning, I haven't accomplished much. I had to go to the Lake House to vote on the incorporation of the general area we live in. I voted NO as I don't think the estimates of costs an Id taxes were accurate and once done, can't be undone. There are some advantages to incorporating into a town as in having more of a say on zoning and commerce and receiving the hospitality taxes collected here. However, by the time you add in extra expenses for fire and police, etc., it's a no win situation IMHOs. We'll see how the area votes. There have been some really hard feelings between the groups. I hope those go away after it is decided.
While I was at the Lake House I picked up a couple more books but won't try to read them till after the cataracts are out. Even reading the newspaper and my Bible are difficult. The latter especially. I have to use a big magnifying glass for it. If I weren't going to have surgery immediately, I would go buy a large print one, but hope I'll be fine afterwards.
Jane, great that Ray's report was good. I wonder too if medical miles will be deductible next year. I'm sure you have a lot more than I do, but I put all the Dr's appts on the calendar and then at tax time figure out how many miles it was. Your accountant was fast. Ours asked us one question but we haven't heard anything further. However, it is a big firm in Indianapolis.
Sue, I know you will have a wonderful time in Savannah. It is such a beautiful city and it won't be too hot now. They did have flooding last fall. I hope it didn't damage anything. I'm sure you will love spending time with Alex too. It would be nice if we could spread out our special events, but it doesn't seem to happen to me either.
Mary, that would be too bad if they close your bridge group, but maybe they could open it up to the LIfe Masters and put them in different groups. That's what they do at some of the bridge centers here. Lucky you if you get a bluebird to nest. There are so many boxes in our neighborhood, they are ignoring ours. However, they still come to eat and take baths, so I can enjoy them then.
Where's Marilyn? She hasn't posted for quite a while. Needless to say, we're all worried about Ginny Ann. Do hope they'll both post soon.
I've got to go bake a batch of brownies to take to bridge tomorrow, as I am hostess this month. Sharon
Bubble. Now the Queen Mary was the First Vessel that I came over on back in the early 50s. She now sits in California or did. I then took the Britannica, Scythia and later the 2 new Princess boats from Montreal. All good as they are Cunard Lines. It would be such fun to just take the New Queen Mary on one of her 3 month sailings. I think I could live full time on Her. You do meet people who do that when on them. One lady told me it cost her $30000 for 9 months. Lives In NY for 3 months. Can't live in a Condo or Senior living for that here.
If I go I think I may look into this new queen Victoria.
But now I hate the Cruise lines that pack them on here in the States. Have taken 2 and would not take a free one. Awful. Specially Carnival line. No class living on those at all.
Are there Cruise ships that come into Israel ? Never see them advertised. See lots going from UK into the Suez Canal area
Do you remember your trip on ship from Africa was it?. Lots of my family years back took ships from UK to such a India.
Cunard around the world cruise does stop in two ports in Israel. My Bro-in-law was on one and we visited while it was in Haifa. What a ship, what a meal we had on it!
Mammogram this morning - done for another year (I hope).
Good morning, Buddies. I've been out for a walk--lovely sunny day here and is supposed to be warm all day. I am playing bridge again this afternoon at 1:00. Terri will pick me up about 12:45. I'm having left overs for lunch, so will shower and dress before that.
Regarding ship tours, last week TCM had one of my favorite Cary Grant/Deborah Kerr movies about the Atlantic Crossing, falling in love, and planning to meet at the Empire State Building. Do you recall that she was rushing to get there and was hit by a car and he waited so very long? It's a real tear jerker, but with a happy ending. Just the kind of sentimental movie that I enjoy!
Mary, good luck with the mammo! I hope the results are EXCELLENT. How are your feet doing now?
Sharon, I'm sure we'll have fun in Savannah. The weather report there this morning is temps in the 70's and sunny, although showers today which is OK as we won't be there until Friday afternoon. Bob and I enjoyed going to Savannah for a weekend every now and then. So much to see and plenty of good walking in downtown area. One of my college suitemates has been living there for years--her husband died a couple of years ago, but I don't know if I can find her phone number. We hung out a couple of times we were all at Carolina homecoming reunions after Bob died.
Jane, I hope your paper work has gone well. I hate the tax stuff, but between Tim and my accountant they have me on the right track except my investments have been doing well and I owe the IRS more this year. Yuck!
Jeanne, Jon and Stacie like to go on those cruises out of New Orleans, but it's mostly eating/drinking and very little sight seeing. That doesn't appeal to me at all. I have wanted to visit Cuba now that it's open to U.S. citizens, but my days of traveling alone are curtailed by my sons.
I need to get in the shower and also do a load of laundry before Terri gets here. Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Sue. Now I have mostly traveled alone for most trips last 50 years.not yet take group tours other than daily ones. It's amazing just how many single travelers are out there. Always met some great people . Only thing now is for me the luggage. The lugging it . I will stick with putting it on at home base and then same coming back. Not jumping country to country .works fine when going to England.will cut down on how much I take.
I'm not a fan of sea cruises because of my motion sickness, but have taken 3. The Mediterranean cruise sailed from Greece to Alexandria to whatever the port is near Cairo, then went to Ashodod and bused up to Jerusalem then to Kusadasi & Ephesus, Turkey. It was a Greek cruise ship, not too big, and mostly we were stopping at various destinations. Wonderful trip!
I am back from bridge. Didn't do well at all, but no booby prize. I called the surgery center and I am to be there at 6:15!! I've arranged for the neighbors to feed Bunny at noon, just in case we aren't home. After the surgery, I am dismissed for 2 hrs after which I have a recheck with the doctor. Then I am discharged.
I just made up some h ummer food but I can't figure out how to put the new feeders together, so will have to wait on John. The hummers should arrive soon.
Not much new here. Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon I was here on Saturday. Just been busy and next week will be even busier. I have two school visits on Monday and Tuesday that last all day. then on Wednesday and Thursday we have facility visits with residents one place and patients the other. We were at the Cancer Center today. Plus I have the two Tai Chi classes that I teach next week. So my days are pretty filled up.
Keith wandered off in the Walmart parking lot on Monday after he put the cart in the rack, he went the wrong direction and ended up sever carsx on down the line by the time I located him. He said he was following some guy who knew where he was going then got in a car and left. Keith was just standing there looking around. Darn It isn't going to get any better and he still doesn't want to sign the POA unless I sign one too. That ain't gonna happen , Gilbert will be taking care of mine not Keith, he won't be able to do any of that.
Sue...same story here...investments mean pay more to IRS and higher tax estimates.
Marilyn...maybe you need to look at guardianship and what’s involved if K won’t sign the POA, but can’t find his way in a parking lot.
Nice trip to Iowa City today. We stopped at Trader Joe’s for some items we only find there,
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I was up early this morning and have managed to finish some of my mail I've been neglecting. I'm expecting Tim about 11:00. We're going to lunch today rather than tomorrow as Stacy will be picking me up for our trip to Savannah. I also have a meeting at the high school at 5:30 which will have a medal of honor speaker and military veterans, wives, and widows will be acknowledged. The history teacher in charge of the department has contacted us and Bonnie and I are going together.
I've started packing for my trip to Savannah. I'm hoping for some nice sunny weather, but rain is predicted tomorrow--both here and in Savannah. I'm taking my rain jacket and an umbrella just in case.
I'd love to travel more, but until I am more able to do that alone, I'll be spending my time here in town!
Jeanne, I've learned how to pack lightly and only carry one lightweight suitcase which will fit in the overhead bin if I turn it sideways. I have a very large Better Back handbag which will carry my meds and other essentials and can be opened for inspection at check in. I put it on the floor by my feet. It doesn't matter much now until the boys let me fly once again!
Sharon, you're hopefully finished with your procedure and will be home soon. Thoughts and prayers from here for your speedy recovery. Keep us posted.
Marilyn, can you talk to Keith's sons and get them to help you get a POA or at least let them get one which you can use? You really need some help with that! Otherwise, you might suggest to them one of them must take care of Keith. That might get some action going!
Jane, I've missed Trader Joe's ever since we moved back to Alabama. If they are here in the state, they haven't made it to Auburn!
I've been catching up on mail this morning and other paper work. I hate doing that and let it pile up too long!
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue...enjoy the trip to Savannah!
Nice day here, though still in the 40s, but I walked to the bank and took care of that.
I need to do some laundry and get a bag packed for our weekend trip to Chicago for a visit with Ray's 94 yr old sister and Easter brunch at a niece's on Sunday. We'll come on home from there.
jane
Hi Gals, I think the surgery went well, although I feel like I have a load of grit in my eye. They said everything was fine at the recheck. Certainly was a quick, painless procedure. Just wish the grit would go away. I had to leave at 5:30 this morning. John wasn't happy with the time change and neither was I We got home about 11:30 and I went to bed for a nap of about 3hrs. John took one too. He's going to go get the groceries in a bit. I made out the list yesterday.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about Keith. I agree with what Jane & Sue said. Do you have any fears about leaving him alone at home when you are doing your therapy visits? My neighbor's husband also has alzheimers and she feels she has to have someone come in and sit with him anytime she goes out. He may be farther along though...
Sue, have a wonderful time in Savannah. I know you will.
Jane, have a very happy Easter with Ray's sister and niece. We will go to church of course, and have a nice dinner, but that's all.
My eye is bothering me, so will stop now. Sharon
Sharon if I remember they gave me some thing to either wipe or drops so I don't remember grit
Did you get a nice zip bag that had this in along with a pair of dark glasses to use for when going out or watching T.V. Some other thing in there. Use for a few days
I did sleeps a lot for 24 hours. It doesn't take ong does it? When the next one?
Sharon, I forgot about your cataract surgery. Generally eyes heal very quickly - I hope that's the case for you and your "grit" goes away. Glad it's done, in any case.
Jeanne, it's been cloudy all this week, but didn't rain until late this afternoon. We've had about an inch so far, but it's supposed to rain all night. At least it's been in the 60s.
Have a great trip to Savannah, Sue!
Marilyn, I'm so sorry. I hope you can get the help you need. Glad you're keeping so busy with your Furry Friends.
I saw the rheumatologist this morning - he gave me a cortisone injection in my "good" knee. It's been bothering me more since the foot surgery (wearing the shoes of different heights for a while). I told him that I just want to hold off on replacing that knee as long as I can. I'm sure he'll give me the injections occasionally as long as they help.
I hope everybody has a great weekend.
I've been out with Bonney and a younger couple at our church this evening. The history teacher at the high school had a program this evening honoring our military veterans--one was a medal of honor winner for Vietnam who gave a talk. He didn't receive his medal until the Obama administration. Several other well known veterans also spoke about experiences in Vietnam and many veterans attended. The largest group seemed to be Air Force personnel. When the program was over, it had started raining very steadily and although Bonney and I had our umbrellas, we still got wet!
I'm off to finish packing and to read a bit before light's out. Good night, all! I won't be home until late Monday or perhaps early Tuesday.
Sue
Hi Gals. My eye is a little better today--less grit. I was able to take off the shield. I still have to put in 2
drops 4x a day. I'm wearing my regular glasses and can see okay, but it may strain my eye. I slept till 9:30 this AM, so still in recovery mode. John got my new hummer feeders up--one on the breakfast room window and one on my den window. He got them for me for Christmas because the old one broke. Right now, he is at the grocery. I hope he can find everything.
Mary, we are supposed to have had rain last night, but I haven't seen any sign of it. My rain gauge broke, so I don't know if or how much we got.
Sue, have a good trip. Your program sounded nice. Our next door neighbor was a med evac during the Vietnam War, but he was one of the lucky ones to arrive home safely.
Jeanne, yes, I got the little zipper bag with the glasses and drops. I hope my eye is grit-free by tomorrow.
Sharon
Sharon, re reading with your old glasses. Simple solution: take the lens out on the operated side. It's easily done, and works on a short-term basis. I don't know why the doctors don't tell patients this!
I slept well last night, until about 4 a.m. - not much after that. That's been getting to be more usual - and I really hate it! I went out for a couple of errands this morning - to get a haircut and to go to the post office. Maybe nap this afternoon.
so far I don't have to worry about l;eaving Keith home alone when I go places, he has not progressed that far yet. This morning he did tell me that he gets confused sometimes and doesn't remember thing. that a first for him to admit he has a problem.
I had one person at my Tai Chi class this morning, but I.m sure there will be more when my new class starts, I have flyers out and will be making some smaller ones leaving them around for people to pick up and take with. I need more ink for my printer before I can m ake a bunch of them.
Marilyn, I'm sure your class will fill up soon. Where are you able to have the class?
My wonderful tax preparer brought my tax forms (and payment instructions) to my door this afternoon. She doesn't live far away and drives by the place often, but still.... Everything's all filled out and just ready for checks on appropriate dates and getting to the post office. I'm so lucky to have her do this for me - and for what I think is a very reasonable fee. :thumbup:
I saw my primary care dr. this morning & asked him about Prolia & that the cancer dr. wants me to take it . He said no & the cancer dr does not know my medical history . She doesn't know I have respiratory issues & when I saw her last she asked me about the oxygen I was using . One of the issues with Prolia is that it can cause shortness of breath, I already an dealing with that . I'm happy my primary dr. said no . For me there are too many bad affects . The dr. said it it interferes with elecrolytes also .
Alpiner, that is very interesting. I have some shortness of breath due to my heart problem, although not severe. I will pass that on to my primary care dr.
Jeanne, they did mention removing a lens, but I have Silhouette glasses with no top structure, so can't do it. Sorry you are having trouble sleeping through the night. Are you taking too long of naps during the day?
Mary, your accountant sounds like a very thoughtful person to hand deliver your taxes. My accountant called to ask a question she had sent an email about which I answered, but apparently the email didn't send! Anyway, we should get ours soon.
I'm a little less scratchy this AM and can see better with my glasses. Still a problem without them. I've done my PT and read my SS lesson and devotions, but need to put in a load of laundry soon and either take a walk or ride the bike. It is in the 60's today.
Marilyn, I'm glad K hasn't progressed that far yet. I hope you get a good classful for Tai Chi.
Sharon
Mary I have the used of the big activity room in the Housing Authority office building. I'm sure I will get some students when my new class starts on April 17th. I have enough flyers out, even in my chiropractor's office, he is recommending my class to some of his patients.
Sharon I too am glad that Keith hasn't progressed to the point when I can't leave him alone at home. He seems OK most of the time, it is the little things that probably only I see.
A chilly start to Easter morning here in western ‘burbs of Chicago. We’ll leave in a half hour for Ray’s niece in Geneva, IL, and Easter dinner at noon. Then we’ll head home.
Snow in Iowa, but south of us, so it should be a good drive.
Jane
Beautiful Easter Day---64 now -at 10:00. Don't eat too many Easter eggs :smitten:
Joy
Sunny 58F , later 70F .
Lovely day here - predicted high in the mid70s. I saw a pair of bluebirds working on their residence in one of my two bluebird houses. :thumbup:
Jane.
Geneva. Nice place to spend Easter. Love that town. LIke to live there. Just close enough to Chicago to make that visit often.
I think you will be O.K driving. Said we would have snow but none. Still cold though
Worrying now about all my books that I bought and they are on my IPad. Most not yet read.
But now a tech problem again.
I think I just blew my IPad. Strange. It did start up . They said like."Slide to power off" Thought I would do that as not done awhile. Turned it back on and nothing. It had 60% power still but just blank. I plugged in to power cord again but nothing works. Was working perfect last night.
Could it be the battery died? I will take it to Best Buys tomorrow and check. Never thought they just did that without some warning.
Hope you all having a nice day...
Hope everyone had a nice Easter. Other than church & SS, we stayed home for a quiet one. Brian called, so we caught up with him. They've added several duties to his job so he is busier and happier. He was pretty bored at first. Braeden did the Memorial Bataan Death Watch run of 26.2 miles with a 35 lb pack on his back. Those who did that carried foodstuffs like rice, etc thaat they donated to a food pantry after the run. He had the honor of shaking hands with some of the survivors of the original Bataan Death March. One was 100 yrs old and walked a little way with the participants.
Jane, I hope you had the expected good drive up to Geneva and a nice Easter visit & dinner.
Jeanne, I hope you don't get more snow and that your IPad is fixable.
Joy, we got up to 76 degrees. No Easter eggs here. I fixed blueberries in dessert shells with lite Cool Whip for dessert. Trying to keep it somewhat low calorie.
Mary, I do hope your bluebirds nest in your box. The 2nd one will probably not be ussed unless it is of a different species. Bluebirds require or demand 100 yard territory between boxes. You might get chickadees or nuthatches though.
My cleaning girl is here today and Computer club is this afternoon. My eye is better each day.
Marilyn, I do hope K's progression is very slow. It sounds like it is. Good luck with the sign-ups for your class.
Sharon
Hi everyone..had a quite Easter...didn't go to sonrise service..just 11 service...the weather is warming up..but still have Some wind..did manage to walk earlier...going to my daughters for a few days middle of month...that's always fun...well I hear my dryer beep..so better get busy...hope everyone has a great day..Darlene
Hello Buddies. It was chilly in Savannah over the weekend. I had to buy a very tacky hooded sweat shirt to wear because it was COLD there! We ate some yummy meals at several different restaurants and walked all over Savannah's water front checking out shops which were mostly full of tourist junk. Alex was with us as he had to be back at Birmingham Southern U. this morning, so we left there yesterday afternoon and spent the night in a motel near his University. I'm glad to be home, though, and have been calling my Thursday bridge club as I am the hostess this week. I have reached all except one, so hope to get her later--I left a message. Stacie is on her way home to N.O. and will call me when she gets there. She thinks about 7:00 p.m.
It sounds like Easter was nice for those who've posted since I was away. Later, Buddies!
Sue
Sue, glad you're home safely and had a good time in Savannah, even if it was chilly. Braeden wentback to school today too.
Darlene, have fun at your daughter's. Wish mine were close enough to visit regularly.
Ooops, I need to go fix supper. TTYL Sharon
Glad everybody had a good weekend. Sue, I do love Savannah. I'm looking forward to getting over there for our Sarah's wedding next March.
Sharon, glad your eyes are doing better. They do heal quickly. My bluebird houses are about 20 yards apart - facing in different directions. I hope they're not too close.
Darlene, always fun to spend time with the "kids".
jane, hope you're home safely.
I had a deer almost come up on my deck over the weekend. He was young, with his antlers just beginning to show nubs on his head. But he was enjoying getting a snack from the new growth on my knock-out rose bush. Played duplicate tonight - my partner and I tied for FIRST!! It was so nice to get some good cards, and to have enough to play some good defense, too. I'm going to spend time next weekend with Margaret, Kate, and Jean - we're having lunch on Saturday with John's great-nephew and his lady friend who are visiting in Nashville from California. I haven't seen him since he was about 14, and I don't think the girls have ever met him. Should be fun.
Sharon, spring break must be over for lots of students. Alex had 6 weeks off and Stacie was ready for him to go back to school!
Mary, I'm sorry the young deer nibbled your rose bush but what fun to see him up close. Congratulations on the First prize at your duplicate evening out. Next weekend sounds like a fun time for you with 3 of your girls and John's great-nephew and lady friend from Nashville.
Good night all. I've been watching a movie and trying to work up getting into jammies and into bed.
Sue
Sue....I know you were happy ND beat UConn in women’s tournament.
Jeanne...hope all your Ipad needs is a hard reset. Hold down both the power key and the home button together and keep them both down for a minute or two.
Your books are still there...put a kindle app on your desktop and load your books there.
We had a good drive home and a cold day here today. Tomorrow winter storm again...3-6 inches of heavy wet snow. I hope that is the last of it.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. It was pretty chilly in Savannah. I bought a really tacky sweatshirt to wear as I had expected warmer weather. We walked everywhere downtown and drove out to the beach where it was even more chilly! The food was excellent except for the Paula Deen restaurant. It was just way too countryfied for me! I did like the fried green tomatoes, but that was it--and we'd had to stand in line outside for 30 minutes to get inside. I don't recommend it.
It's dark and dreary here this morning and I think it might rain. I haven't been outside to walk yet, but am waiting for my laundry to be ready for the dryer. I've been looking for Tim as he usually stops by on Monday, but since I didn't get home until almost noon yesterday I haven't seen him. He's probably busy this morning.
Jane, indeed I was happy about Notre Dame beating UConn. I can't remember how many times UConn has won, but it's almost all of the final 4's that have been played in the women's tournaments. I'm sorry you're looking at more snow now.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, My daughter, Margaret, and her sister-in-law went to Savannah a number of years ago on a road trip - mainly because the SIL wanted to eat at Paula Deen's. Margaret felt the same way you did. She hated the long wait, and felt the whole thing - food and all - was highly over-rated.
Hi Gals, I have a load of laundry in and have written a thank you note + usual morning stuff. I need to go pick up a couple of Rx's later, as well as take Bunny for a walkie. It is to be 78 today. Was 82 yesterday.
Mary, how fun to see the deer almost on the deck. Fortunately, knock-out roses grow back quickly. Fingers crossed for both your bb houses being occupied. I wish our wedding a year from now was in Savannah. Instead it is in Evansville, IN! Not an interesting destination, but at least all the family will be there. Thomas, the groom-to-be, joined his fiance's Catholic church this past weekend. She is quite devout, so I'm glad he did. Your weekend with far-flung family and daughters sounds like lots of fun. Congrats on the first in duplicate!! That's what keeps you coming back. John just left and I wished him a good game and he said he hoped so because his last couple had been lousy. So everyone has ups and downs. My game last Wed was lousy too.
Sue, I never had any desire to eat at Paula Deen's. Too much fat, frying and butter--all no-no's for me. Glad the rest of the trip was good though. I don't think Braeden's spring break was over a week or two. He gets out in mid-May. I was glad ND won too. A good IN school!
Sharon, it's hard to get away from my family. My Kate lives south of Evansville just outside Madisonville, KY. ;)
Pouring down but have to go and take my road test for driving license.
Jane. Now that did work on getting my IPad back running.
Never heard that you can transfer your Ipad books over to a desktop. Would not need to do all but just some I wouldn't like to lose. I don't have the Kindle on my desktop so will have to find out how to do it. Do you have a easy way. It would be great also if our books could be put on a Thumbdrive. last for ever that way.
Jeanne, if you bought your ebooks from Amazon, they are always available from Amazon. Go to your Amazon account and choose Manage Electronic Content. From there, you can put your books anywhere you like.
Forgot to mention earlier that we got our tax forms back from the accountant yesterday and we actually got a refund!!! First time in a long time. It was just enough to cover estimated taxes. I guess we were more generous with our charity donations this year that shot our deductions up. Nice surprise. We didn't do it for that reason, but nice outcome.
Wow, Mary, you do have family all over! I still haven't downloaded any books, but I keep planing to.
Glad Jane's tip worked, Jeanne. She is the techy amongst us! Yuck on the rain and having to take a driving test in it to boot.
Jane, I hope the expected snow passes quickly. Glad you got home first. Sharon
Mary.
I think the only books I bought from Amazon are on my Amazon Fire. Not on the IPad. Most on there are from Bookbob or whatever that is called.
Got a Tornado watch here at the moment. Im off
Good morning, Buddies. I'd planned more yard work for today, but it is rainy and dreary here this morning and unless it brightens up, I'll probably work inside today. Not much to do, though, as my cleaning ladies were here last week and floors were cleaned along with everything else.
I have an Amazon account and Bill and Jon's wives send me gift certificates from there, which is really nice as I can buy used books which are selections for my book club--at a reasonable price. I also buy children's books in December to take to my book club's Christmas gifts to schools which need library books for primary grade readers. I choose books which my former primary grade students loved to read and to also listen after lunch before getting back to work!
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
I went for my first postop pedicure this morning, and it was WONDERFUL!! It felt so good to get my feet taken care of. The skin on my legs and feet was so dry and scaly. She massaged them using some granular orange-scented sugar (just for pedicures) which removed all that old skin and felt SOOOO good. All in all I'm a very happy camper for the rest of the day! :nanadance:
Mary, sounds like the pedicure was just what you needed.
I did my PT exercises this AM, had lunch and then went to the grocery. This time I went to Publix because I am getting so fed up with HT dropping brands and just stocking generics. It's more convenient and cheaper at HT, but decided I would see if Publix carried what i needed. It seemed to. I had to go to HT to get 2 RXs, but if I start shopping regularly at Publix, I'll switch them over. I also took some overdue books back to the library. I just haven't been able to read much. I owed a whole 60 cents!! I seldom let them go past the due date and did try to return them Monday, but they were closed then. I also stopped and deposited a check at the ATM. Now, I am really tired. Sharon
Sharon. I think all the stores are doing the same. All now showing many things under their own name taking place of Brand names. They say it is still the same stuff but can tell that it isn't. Walmarts have dropped stocking lots of things. You can find them on their Web sight and they will ship and you can pick up at store. Every grocery store in town here will now let you shop on line and they will deliver to your home. Soon even the clothing stores and lots of the big ones in the Malls . You can now buy on their Web sites and pick up in 24 hours at store. Soon they will deliver to you. Gone is the fun of shopping.
Saying snow here starting tomorrow night. Still need to do the road trip for driving license . Only got a week before mine runs out. Going to try tomorrow.
Still cold here....19 when I went to bridge. Nobody had good cards, it seemed.
Tomorrow it’s to rain or snow again...and maybe snow again Sunday. I don’t know where Spring is....sure hope it turns up soon!
Jane
jane, we were down near freezing here this morning - so the cold snap seems to be pretty widespread. At least no snow here :thumbup:
I've been to Silver Sneakers this morning, and will play some bridge after supper - but that's about it for the day.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
It's chilly here, too, Buddies, but expected to warm up this afternoon. I've been outside for an hour pulling weeds and clearing out my flower beds. I'm inside now getting ready for bridge here at 12:30. I put the tables up yesterday and am now trying to tidy up books, etc. that I always seem to have all over the place. Will also put out cups for coffee and glasses for tea and/or water and bottled coke for those who'd like that.
I had to get a sub on Monday as Ethel called and told me that she was having 2 teeth pulled yesterday and didn't feel like she'd want to play bridge yet. Diana, our favorite sub is coming in her place.
I need to get into the shower and dress and finish my chores. Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Cold here, too, and it just started to snow again, a bit ago.
I'm catching up on laundry and Ray is off doing some errands for us. It's going to be a quiet, easy day here.
jane
Well it looks like I haven't been here for a few days. It has been a busy week for Freckles and I, We worked one of the schools two days in a row, a rest home yesterday and going to the hos[pital today. Plus teaching my Tai Chi Class and cleaning the house, did some vacuuming yesterday in places it was badly needed.
Mary I am loving my pedicures, I only went to the podiatrist for years, not my nail stylist is doing my pedicure and Keith's too.
Sounds like you all are having it colder than we are. Was to be 65 this afternoon. Suspect it was higher. I had a neighbor drive me to the cataract dr today for my preop. He was going to dialate my left eye, so didn't feel I could drive. I took my neighbor to lunch afterwards and then came back here and talked till 4:00!!! Her husband is getting confused and possibly starting dementia and she is so upset about what to do.
Our SS teacher called last night and asked if one of us could teach SS this Sunday as he is preaching at both services. John will be at a tourament, so guess I got the short straw. I haven't even read the lesson yet.
Tomorrow, I have to go to my regular optometrist for a recheck for some reason. The cataract office made the appt.
BTW, everything was fine with my right eye that was operated on last week. No other news here. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast, read the paper, and cleaned up the kitchen. I have a load of wash in and hope to get it dried before Tim gets here for our lunch/Kroger shopping/library stop date. I need to do another load, but will wait until we get home from our errands.
Bridge was fun yesterday although I had so/so cards. This group is very congenial and although Ethel was unable to come because of dental extractions, our favorite younger sub was able to play with us and everyone had a good time.
Sharon, I'm glad your eye surgery went well last week and hope the next eye goes well, too. I haven't taught SS in quite a while. We had a SS member, a male, who was retiring from AU and wanted to teach--we thought as a sub, but he has taken full responsibility for teaching and I am no longer the teacher. A relief in some ways, but the older members would like me to teach again--I don't think that will happen!
Jane, It's nice to have a relaxing day sometimes. I have lots of them unless I make myself go outside and get busy! Yuck on the snow, though.
Marilyn, you are one busy lady. I'm sure your work with dogs is much appreciated--and I know you enjoy it!
Hi to all Buddies looking in. I hope spring is or has come your way. Have a great day, Every Buddy.
GinnyAnn, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Sue
Hi Gals, I am ready to go to another dr's appt--this time with my optometrist. Not sure why. In the meantime, I have tried to organize my drops and the dates started and stops. Pharmacy called and said it was too early to refill, so don't know what that is about. I have to take one of the drops until June 22!!! The other one only 10 more days. Just now, they called back and said I had an Rx ready. I'm going to call. I have to start taking one drug again on Monday for next Thursday's surgery. Thanks Sue for the good thoughts.
I still haven't started preparing my SS lesson but will this afternoon after my appt. John won't be home till 6:30. I wouldn't want to teach every week but don't mind subbing occasionally.
Supposed to hit 71 today and then down in the 60's or lower next week. Yuck. But better than snow!
Sharon
Sharon...hope the pharmacy gets the drops things straight. It's too important for them to screw it up. They can surely call the surgeon's office for a renewal on the 'script.
Sue...enjoy your shopping trip ...and esp. the time with Tim.
It's cold and very, very windy here....and I just got home from the grocery...not many there, which surprised me for this time on a Friday.
GinnyAnn....as Sue said...we miss you. Please check in and let us know how you're doing.
Darlene...everything ok in S. Texas?
Joy...snow is very slow to melt here and in WI with these continued below zero temps. Maybe that'll help with the flooding of the Mississippi River for you.
jane
Hi Buddies :) I am starting to get back to myself after having all my teeth removed. Been gumming all my food. LOL Hungry but it is so hard to eat. :'( Otherwise all is the same here.
Sharon I wish you well on all your procedures.
Hugs GinnyAnn
HURRAH.....so glad to see you, GinnyAnn, and know you're on the road to better health. Glad you got rid of your problems with your teeth....and can get your health back on track.
We're to have a lot of snow on Sunday Night! I think our gals in the south are holding on to spring and not letting it come north. We need spring! :2funny:
Hi Ginny Ann - glad to see you. I hope getting your teeth out works as well for you as getting rid of half my toes has done for me. Sometimes it just takes major steps. Don't be gone so long.
Well I got rid of most of m y hair this afternoon
Ginny Ann it is so good to see you here, please don't be a stranger, we have sure missed you.
Hi Ginny...Marlyin post a picture...is it real short.?.....It was 80 degrees here today....cool front to blow in tonight....but warm temps will return next week....The guy that sprays my house fount a nest of bees...so I have someone trying to get rid of them....they are not the aggressive type...thank goodness...hello to everyone reading...have a good weekend...Darlene
Just can't believe it. Weather man now say Snow will be coming in inches this weekend. Still in the 30s today. Wind is 38 and so going down to 15 deg tonight. This winter beginning to tell on me as had to stay ondoors so much. Never thought would see any depression but I think maybe its coming. Can't get into anything. Will say sleep a lot more. House looks tidy but my sweeper been sitting out for a week . Dust forming everywhere. Need to get cleaner in soon as Spring gets here.
Only thing to cheer me up is that I met one of the men moving into the New house 2 doors from me He bought that one. He says that his mother and father have bought the one next door to me. they got at a good price by buying both. Can relax now Was one couple came to look at them 2 weeks ago with 6 children. Scared me. Never had young living by me as I am close to the frontage road that has lot traffic.
Yes, Marilyn, post a pic!
Ginny Ann, I too am delighted to see your post and to know that your teeth problems are nearly over. I know you will feel better with that burden gone.
Darlene, if it is a swarm of bees without a hive, you should call an apiary and have them come get them. It's not unusual for a swarm to form after the queen bee leaves and then they go look for a new place.
Jeanne, hang in there. Surely spring is around the corner with decent weather again. Our weather is so up and down. We are rainy and in 50's here today but supposed to warm up next week. Good news about your new neighbors.
I have to plan my SS lesson for tomorrow, but that's all I have on the docket. So nice not to have an appt.
Jane, I hope things warm up for you soon too.
Mary, it sounds like you are back to your regular schedule. Are you still using a walker or a cane?
TTYL Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. It's really noon here right now, but I slept late this morning as it was dark and drizzly outside. After I ate breakfast, I did go out on my deck and swept up the wet leaves and took them down to the curb. AU is having their A-Day football game this afternoon and will be on our athletic channel, so I might watch that. I went to the library yesterday after Tim, Kris, and I had lunch and picked up books to read this week. So I will probably spend the rest of the day inside and read.
GinnyAnn, it's great to hear from you. I hope you recover soon from all the dental work. Come back soon to keep us posted! BIG HUGS!
Mary, I've been meaning to ask if you have been having pain in your feet and if you need a special foot orthotic on that foot. I hope you're feeling OK. I think you've said you've been driving, so hope that's not giving you trouble.
Darlene, I am allergic to bees and have to call my "Bug guy" when I see any. I keep an EPI pen here in case I happen to be stung. And they have to be turned back in to the pharmacy if I don't use a pen during the year. They then give me a refill.
Marilyn, I hope you'll post a picture of your new hairdo. It sounds pretty!
Jeanne, it sounds like you lucked out with the new neighbors.
Sharon, do I remember correctly that you are a Methodist? My Presbyterian SS class uses a Series called the Present Word. This spring our lessons are on the theme "Acknowledging God". Unit 1 was in the O.T. Unit 2 which started on Easter Sunday is "All Glory and Honor" and is from the N. T. Unit 3 is "Give Praise to God" and returns to the O. T. There are 2 authors of this quarter's lessons--both are Presbyterian Ministers--one is retired.
I need to fix lunch. My plan for the afternoon is to read one of my library books I picked up yesterday after lunch with Tim and Kris.
Sue (P.S. AU is playing their A-Day game this afternoon. I might watch a bit of it.)
My new picture is now my avatar here. Very short cut, I let my stylist do whatever she wanted to do with my hair as long as it was must shorter since I am letting the grey grow out. I really like what she did.
You look so different with short hair Marlyin.....looks very nice...Darlene
I Love your new do, Marilyn !!!
It should be easier to care for... It looks
very nice!!
Sandy
Marilyn. Looks great. Like you with short hair. Let the gray come in and see if you like it. I dont mind mine now. It is more Pepper than Salt. Always shows still black in photo's
Thank you Darlene, Sandy and Jeanne, i do love my new do. It is going to be so easy to take care of.
Do you think that you have
a lot of grey hair???
It should be interesting as it grows out..
I did the same thing to mine when I decided to
"go au natural" ... it didn't take long
once most of it had been cut off.
Good luck and enjoy!
Sandy
Marilyn...looks terrific!
Another cold day, with snow to come this afternoon and overnight. 😜
Mariyn, I commented on FB how much I liked it. Very becoming. I don't have too much gray yet and since my hair is dark blond, highlighting it blends it in and you don't notice it--
at least I don't think so.
SS went well although the scriptures were about Jesus at the sea of Galilee and telling the disciples to throw the net on the other side of the boat. Not a lot to be mined from it, but they seemed to like what I did. I also had printed out a photo John took from the rock where it was supposed to have taken place, so that made it a little more interesting. Our regular teacher, a retired minister, was there. He preached at both early and late services and SS was between. That was a little intimidating, but he was approving or at least kind.
John is still gone and playing the last games of his tournament but will be home for dinner. I fixed a meatloaf last night as we were both ready for a good meal. Tonight, I promised him steak although I'd rather have something else. I've done 2 loads of laundry today & probably 2 more tomorrow. No other plans though.
Hi to all. Sharon
We went with friends to a nice brunch buffet in Illinois...right across the Mississippi from Dbq. It is kind of a Sunday after Easter tradition for us.
Our snow started about an hour ago and is to continue into tomorrow.
Jane
Sandy I do have some where it is growing out , maybe 3 inches or there about. Just got tired of having it colored and having to pay so much to have it done. Short is the way it will stay now. I like short better than longer now, it is so much easxier to care for.
Hi Gals! We had a fantastic weekend. First Margaret told me that Jesse had proposed to his girlfriend and she had said "Yes"! They haven't been dating a terribly long time, but she's a really nice gal, and we like her a lot. Wedding will probably be sometime next year - late spring/early summer.
I spent the night at Margaret's and we went to Nashville to meet up with John's great-nephew and his lady. I don't think I had seen him since he was 14, but we recognized each other immediately. It was such a treat to see him again and meet his lady - and get all caught up on their travels. They're doing a long-term odyssey around the US and Canada, staying for several weeks in various places, and looking for a place to settle. They both are entrepreneurs and work on the computer, so they can live anywhere. They fly from place to place, staying in AirB&Bs and using Uber for transport. Our group was Matt and Barbra, Margaret, Kate, Jean, and me - just a great meal and visiting session.
Then we went to Hendersonville (where we lived before moving here) and spent the evening, afternoon, and overnight with old and dear friends there - again, getting caught up on family doings and just generally talking the night away.
Margaret brought me home this afternoon and I'm just trying to get caught up now. My plan is to go to swimming in the morning.
Marilyn, I love the new haircut. It really looks great on you. I know you'll enjoy it.
Sharon and Sue, my feet are doing great. I carry a cane only when I'm out someplace where I'm not familiar with the terrain - just because my balance is so bad. The girls say they can't believe how much better I'm walking. I'm still experimenting to find out what shoes to wear. Right now the best seems to be the very good sneaker-type shoes I've been wearing for a long time. I probably need to get a new pair in any case. And Crocs seem to be fairly comfortable, too. I don't need any special shoe or orthotic, and I don't need to put any padding in the toe on that side. I'm really surprised myself.
Off to a new week - I hope everybody finally gets into some real spring weather. We were in snow showers on Friday and Saturday, and the forecast for next Friday is 80*!
Mary.....sounds as if your weekend was glorious.
Snow still here....roads are clear...just wet, but cold and pretty... but I hope it does warm up some Wed and Thurs....then to get cold again.
Going to work on cleaning out some files, today. Usually the bank club has a professional shredder come in the summer, and we can take tubs of papers to be shredded. I’t’s a big truck that serves banks, hospitals, etc., so you see them dump the contents of your tubs into this chute and crunch, crunch it’s gone.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm dressed, showered, and ready for my ride to the dermatologist. She'll be here in about 15 minutes, so this will be a quickie. I'm expecting the Derm to burn off some more spots on my face, which is a pain--and I have to attend book club at 3:00 and am mentoring female athletes at 5:30--with a dinner afterwards with the other mentors. So busy day here. I have Circle meeting in the morning, but I'm going to skip it--my usual ride is going with someone closer to the meeting place and Tim is going to come by on Tuesday, plus I think it's time for my cleaning ladies tomorrow. I'll get a phone reminder this afternoon.
I hope Every Buddy has a good day. I wish our weather were nicer as I'm thinking I won't get a walk today.
Sue
Mary, what a nice upbeat post. Your weekend sounded like so much fun. The news about your feet is wonderful too. Do you wear swimshoes to swimming? Our pools require them and I'm sure it will be more comfortable for you. I think you and I both need some balance training. When I get my eyes taken care of, I plan to check out Tai Chi or something to help it. I'm glad you don't have to use a can under most circumstances. I keep mine in the back of the car just in case I might need it, but haven't used it in months.
Marilyn, so glad you plan to keep your hair short. It is so attractive and so much easier to care for.
Jane, do you think spring will ever come to the midwest? We're in the upper 50's and somewhat overcast today, but forecast to upper 70's or 80 by Friday. Yea! We have a shredder company come here to SC every year too, but for the most part, I shred my own things.
Sue, you really are busy these days. Have fun.
Nothing planned here today. Hi to everyone. Sharon
Marilyn. I have got my hair now the length I like and into a chin length bob. But when short I kept this site on my desktop getting some ideas how to do my hair. Mine is sort of Curly if I don't work on it to get it straighter. Only takes a minute. Maybe you can get some ideas for doing yours now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJsLC6KWmBI
It felt SO great to get in the pool this morning. Sharon, we don't have to wear pool shoes. I've tried them, and don't like them. I have some plastic shoes that I wear from the dressing room into the pool area, though. Our class is in the deep water, so the only time we touch the bottom is getting to and from the steps.
After the pool, I had my 6-month visit to the dental hygienist. Just the cleaning - no problems - come back in six months. :thumbup:
I forgot to mention, I got my tax stuff mailed in last week. I'm always so glad to get that paperwork (and checks) out of my hands for another year. And I early-voted in our county-office party primaries here at The Terrace. The Election Commission sends people to all the assisted living places before elections - and great service.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Another cold morning here...25, but to warm up tomorrow and then drop 30 degrees overnight Fri to Sat. That’s hard on this old body.
We have a business appt in Dbq today, will do lunch there, and then home.
Have a good Tuesday!
Jane
It's noon here and I've had a nice lunch of leftovers from the mentoring I did last evening. I had 7 freshmen, most were swimmers, one was from Berlin, Germany. At first they were shy and didn't ask many questions, but after I talked a bit about my experiences as an elementary teacher, they began to ask questions and we had a nice conversation. If they stay in Elementary Ed., I will probably see them throughout their years in El. Ed. They are all on sports scholarships at AU.
After our sessions with students, we mentors were invited upstairs to a delicious meal with wine and dessert where those still employed by AU talked about upcoming retirement and one woman was new but scheduled to be a Dean (but I forget which department--probably education).
Molly Maids came for my bi-weekly house cleaning and Tim arrived before they were finished, so we sat out on my deck in the sunshine until they left. I had a Circle meeting this morning, but couldn't attend because of the Molly Maids.
I've done a bit of weeding outside but plan to read most of the rest of the afternoon. I hope all are feeling well and having a good day.
Sue
Hi Gals, I went to the audiologist today for a hearing test a check of my hearing aids. She said my hearing hadn't changed too much, but said my aids are probably going to have to be replaced in another year. I told her that they were squealing and driving me nuts so she changed the little plastic thing that goes into my ear to a larger one that didn't let the sound escape as much. Made a huge difference. Tomorrow is a free day unless I go to the grocery, then Thursday is the 2nd cataract surgery. I'll be so glad to get this all behind me. Especially the drops.
Bunny"s salivary gland seems to have stabilized. Cross your fingers. She still has the pooch under her chin, but it seems smaller and definitely not bigger. She's a strong little thing to have conquered all the health problems she's had.
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John leaves next Monday for Gatlinburg for another tournament, his last for a while. I hope to get a guy in to clean the carpet in John's den, and a handyman to do several things around the house. In between, I'm planning to go through my closet and see what I can give to one of the girls or to Goodwill. I've so many sizes, I don't even know what fits. Anyone want to guess about whether I get all that done or not? I also have a luncheon and 2 dr's appts!! I'm so tired of those. Maybe the last for a while though.
Jane, I agree that the changeable weather is rough on our old joints! Hang in there.
Sue, too bad you had to miss your circle meeting. I gather you can't leave your cleaners by themselves. Aren't they insured and bonded? Most of those companies are. I wouldn't have one without.
All for now. Have a good rest of the day. Sharon
The temps are still cool. I am doing pretty much the same. :'( :-[ Tomorrow the tree guy is coming to take care of the big branches that came down during the last wind storm.
Happy Tuesday....Sharon..good luck with your cataract surgery..I had both mine done a few years ago...really improved my vision...but now my eye Dr says I have scarring..and wants me to have the laser procedure to remove it....I'm not sure I want to do this...have any of you had laser to your eyes...I get nervous when they want to do anything to my eyes...Jane..you should have stayed longer in Texas...we are nice and warm..78 today....Good to see you post Ginny...Hi to all looking in..Darlene
Darlene, I had cataract surgery in about 2003. About 3-4 years ago, I developed a secondary cataract (or some such - don't exactly remember) in one eye. I went to the eye surgeon's office and had the laser procedure. It took just a few minutes and was totally painless. If you decide to do it, you shouldn't have any problems. I'll do anything to keep my sight.
Nothing exciting going on here - just some lovely weather all day long.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. I've been reading the paper, going through old mail I should have thrown out last week, and procrastinating! I am going to put on my walking clothing and go out to walk. It's sunny, but still cool, although supposed to be warmer after lunch. Terri will pick me up about 12:40 to go to bridge at Carolyn's house. I am having a harder time each morning getting going. Just too lazy to get started!
I hope your cataract surgery goes well, Darlene. It's made a huge difference in my eye sight. I only wear dime store readers late in the evening if the print on the book I'm reading is on the small side. It seems to be needed when I have to turn on a reading lamp in my bedroom.
GinnyAnn, I'm so glad to see your post this morning. I hope your health is improving. Keep us posted!
Sharon, I think you'll be happy with the cataract surgery. It's been almost 15 years since I had mine and my vision is still really good. No problems with my eyes since then. My cleaning ladies are licensed and bonded. They usually arrive between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. They work for the Molly Maids franchise.
Jane, I hope you're having some warmer weather today--and NO MORE SNOW!
Mary, I'm with you on doing anything to keep my sight. I have annual check ups with my eye doctor and am always happy when he gives me the OK. I still have a spot on the retina in my left eye, but I now my ophthalmologist thinks I've had it all my life and it doesn't seem to bother my vision. I'm only wearing glasses (OTC readers) if the print is extremely small and the light beside my bed doesn't seem bright enough.
Jane, I hope your weather is warmer today. We have lots of sunshine, but quite a breeze, so I'll have to wear my heavier jacket when I walk shortly. It's supposed to get warmer tomorrow and for the weekend.
I've already sent in the first of my quarterly payments to the IRS. My investments paid well this year, so I'm owing more. Yuck!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue...I had cataract surgery years ago..what the Dr suggested on my last appt was to have a laser procedure to remove scarring..Im sure I will do it...have a great day..I just got back from walking...Sue what is the number on your reading glasses...think I will check them out next Walmart run..Darlene
Hi , Gals, I'm slow getting going today too, but need to get in there and make some meatloave with the meat I bought. I also need to make cookies for our Kairos, prison mission. They want 300 dozen from our church. Apparently, the men come for the cookies and stay for the spiritual message. A lot of men have committed their life to Christ in the prisons from these programs.
It's cool but not cold here. Sunny as well. I may take Bunny for a walk later if I still have energy.
Darlene, they told me that the capsule that holds the lens sometimes gets cloudy or hazy and has to have the laser treatment. They said it was an easy procedure too.
I still haven't heard from the surgical center what time I have to be there tomorrow. If I don't hear soon, I'll call them. Nothing else going on here. Hi to all. Sharon
Darlene, you just need to go to a dollar-type store and try on the various glasses to see which one works best for you. John always went to a Dollar Trees, where he could get them for a couple of dollars. No need to buy anything but cheap ones. Buy several pairs and keep them stashed anywhere you might need to read something.
Both Keith and I have glasses stashed everywhere, however he has many more prs than I and can never find a pair when we get ready to go to the store otr to church.
I took one of the kitties to the vet this morning, she has an upper respiratory infection, not eating or drinking. She got an antibiotic shot, de-wormer pill and fluids. She still isn't eating but cats do that when they can't smell the food. I warmed some very odoriferous tuna cat food and she still wouldn't eat.
Iy id raining here so Freckles can't go for a walk yet, if it lightens up I can take her in her raincoast for a walk.
I suspect I will have to buy some OTC glasses for tiny print. I do have one of the highest level lenses.
My surgery isn't until 12:15 today, so I have another hour till we leave. I'm all ready and have even written my church articles for the week.
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JEANNE
AND MANY MORE!! :hb2:/b]
I hope you get good weather for your birthday gift!
I may pop back in after I get home. If not, I'll fill you in tomorrow. Sharon
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEANNE!! :hb2: :hb2:
Happy Birthday Jeanne
:hb2: :hb3:
. Happy Birthday. Jeanne
Jeanne....
:hb2: :hb3: :hb2:
Happy birthday, Jeanne! Enjoy your special day.
I've been working in my yard this morning and am pooped! I've pulled several buckets of weeds and oak seedlings--a constant nuisance in my yard with lots of oak trees. Since lunch I've been reading and answering mail.
I need to call members of my garden club to remind them of the meeting to be held at my house next Wednesday, but will leave that for tomorrow. I need a lie down with a book after my morning workout!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I'm home. Surgery went well. Still feels gritty and I can't read well, but otherwise okay. Sharon
Great news, Sharon!!
Hurrah, Sharon!
Winter weather returning here...talk of large hail, high winds, heavy rain, tornadoes, snow, and temps back down to 30s from today thru Sunday.
Where is our Spring?
Brrrrrr.
Jane
Where is Spring?
Here in Louisiana, although it is not as warm as prior years. The low this morning
was 67 and the high predicted for night is 81.
Joy
Joy, for the moment, we have spring too. Supposed to be 79 or 80 this afternoon. Azaleas in bloom and lots of people putting out summer flowers. I won't do that till May since my pansies are still goinng.
Jane, the MW has really had an awful winter and spring this year. I hope you get some good weaather that stays and soon!
I posted too early yesterday about my eyes. They really started hurting and weree scratchy and I couldn't keep my left eye open. Ended up going to bed at 9:00 and got up at almost 9:00 this AM! That seamed to do the trick though. I still have trouble reading because my left eye hasn't healed enough yet and glasses mess up my right eye. However, I'm not hurting and can open my left eye now.
I've done a load of laundry and refilled the hummer feeders. They had really gone bad, so maybe that's why I haven't seen any yet..
All for now. Maybe my sight will clear up by tomorrow. Sharon
Just a quickie to say good night! Tim and I went to Brick Oven Pizza for a calzone (for him) and a large slice of pizza for me and we both had a bottle of Corona. Then we went to the library so I could get books to read during this next week. And after that we made my Kroger run. So I'm good for another week.
I've been calling Garden Club members this afternoon. The meeting will be at my house on Wednesday afternoon. I wasn't able to reach everyone today, so left phone messages and e-mails with one reply. I hope I hear from more tomorrow.
Sleep well tonight, Buddies.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up for almost 2 hours and am still in my P.J.'s! I need to put on my work clothes and go outside and get more leaves raked and down to the curb as well as do some weed pulling and pruning of my azaleas. Most of them have finished blooming--but I must tell you they have been gorgeous this year. I think the snow/cold weather helped them.
Yesterday I sent some e-mail notices to Garden Club members I could not reach by phone. I still have no idea how many will attend the meeting. I need to organize the program (about birds and birding). I have a number of bird books from several foreign countries as most of the tours I took included walks where birds were featured. I have a 10 question quiz which I will give and need to get a small gift for the winner.
Not much else going on here today. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Morning....Spring has skipped us, apparently. It's downright miserable here....30s, high winds, rain, sleet, and snow coming today and all day tomorrow.
We had one day when it got to 59....I guess that was spring. :tickedoff:
So...a good day to clean out the cupboards in the kitchen and rearrange some things. They go clear to the ceiling, but at 5' 1/2", I can't reach much beyond edge of second shelf without a stepstool, so we need to move some things down and other stuff up where Ray can get it. I also have laundry in, a bed with clean sheets, and an inside day on tap. I have a roast for the crock pot for tonight.
Hope your Saturday is nicer weather-wise!
nOT TO RUB IT IN, jANE, BUT WE ARE TO HIT 80 TODAY WITH FULL SUN--THEN RAIN TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. Sorry for the all caps. I was wondering if you were going to get the tornados and bad weather from KS & ARK. Stay safe, and stay off the stool. Ray is tall enough to reach anything you need.
I've read the paper, showered, washed & styled my hair, and put in a load of laundry. I need to leave soon to go to the grocery. By having surgery on Th, my schedule is messed up. I also want to stop by a nail shop and see if they can put acrylic nails over two of mine that are badly split, I have such a time with my nails, but hate to go to acrylics completely again. For now, I'll just get them on the split ones.
Tonight we are going out to dinner at an Italian restaurant. Tomorrow, church, SS, pack John's bag and that's about it. He leaves Mon. AM.
Sue, your azaleas are a little earlier than mine. There are a few in full bloom in Fort Mill, but not here. Mine are also Encore azaleas so I get some bloom off and on throughout the summer/fall. Hope your gardening members show up. Sounds like a good program.
I just ate a protein bar to hold me over and am sitting a bit before I head out. Hi to all. Have a good weekend. Sharon
Sharon...terrific your eyes are so good already.
The rain has started and winter warnings through 7:00 pm Sunday. Ugh.
We did get our big kitchen cabinet cleaned out....it’s 4 shelves behind 3 tall doors. It looks so much nicer now that it’s organized and there’s so more space.
Beef roast and noodles for dinner tonight. Good for a rainy, cold and windy night.
jane, sorry you're still having such nasty weather. Cloudy all day here today, with the severe storm line due to come through overnight. We've had about 0.5"of rain so far.
Very quiet weekend here. I was planning to meet friends for dinner at a Vietnamese place tonight, but wimped out about driving in the rain. We'll schedule another time next week.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
I'm still coughing from the bout with pneumonia but I'm feeling stronger every day ( I am very careful if I feel a cough coming on & cough into the bend of my elbow ) . Today I was in the check out at the grocery store , the woman ahead of me told the checker she had a bad cold . I was silently saying to myself " thanks a lot ! " I told her I was recovering from pneumonia . I turned my back to her & hope I don't get what ever she has ! I'm weaning myself off the oxygen as my primary dr. said to do , but I still use it at night . I mentioned to my husband last night that I wondered if I could go off it at night . He scared me , he said " I don't know if I can get the funeral papers from the safe ( he meant open the safe ) if you do die !! I see my dr. in a few days & I will talk to him about not using the oxygen at night . I am off it during the day .
Another day of Instructor Tai Chi Class then Certification. I got to lead the class yesterday afternoon. Today I will get to lead it again the way I teach my class. I have a lady who is legally blind so I teach very slow and descriptive. It may be challenging for the group of instructors. But they will get to see what a challenge it is for a blind person to learn.
Hope you all have a great day.
Good morning, Buddies. I've been out to SS and Church and have rice on to boil. I have leftover eggplant/tomato, peppers casserole which I can planning to put onto the rice for my Sunday lunch.
It's raining here this morning, temperature is 54* right now at almost 12:30. And it's still drizzling a bit of rain. I'm planning to eat lunch, clean up the kitchen, and lie down with one of my new library books this afternoon.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Alpiner, it's good to see you here today.
Sue
Alpiner, I do hope you can get off the oxygen at night. Maybe a Cpap would work, but do whatever the Dr tells you.
I have had a terrible time with some sort of allergy for the past 2 or 3 weeks off ad on. Yesterday it was awful, sneezing and blowing regardless of taking Zyrtek and FLonase. A little better today but not much. I did go to church and SS but didn't shake hands with anyone as I had been blowing my nose so much.
We went out to dinner at a really nice Italian restaurant last night. It was prom night and the only table they had was on the patio area, but it was a gorgeous evening and much quieter, so it was great. They only had about 3 tables out there. I had crab stuffed ravioli in lobster sauce (to die for!), some asperagas and some buschetta and some wine. Lovely.
This afternoon, I had to make out a new sheet of labels for John with all the info he needs to sign in. Much handier than writing. I also had to do 2 loads of laundry and help him pack his bag.
We also had a heavy rain for a short period and supposed to get more. Tornado alerts in the southern part of our county. More rain expected for tonight.
Jane, I'd love to have you come here and help me clean and organize my cabinets! It must feel good to have it done. Your beef and noodles sound delicious!
Marilyn, sounds like you have everything in line for your class. So nice that you are able to help the blind lady.
Sue, enjoy your book. Sharon
alpiner, I hope you can get off your oxygen at night - I'm sure it'd be more comfortable, too.
Sharon, I hope your eyes are better today. Good luck to John in Gatlinburg. A bunch of folks from the Bridge Center here are going, too. I guess that's a pretty big event. Sounds like you had a delicious dinner.
jane and Sue - you're to be commended for doing such great work around your homes.
Marilyn, I know you'll be certified in no time. Enjoy your teaching. Will this be volunteer work? or something you get paid for?
Very quiet weekend - except for the rain. Starting yesterday and ending about noon today, there was about 3.25" of rain at my house. I put some coleus out yesterday to take advantage of the rain...and now they're predicting 32* for tomorrow night. Guess I'll have to cover them up. Oh, well.
Hope your upcoming week is a good one, Buddies!
Another quiet day here. It’s been snowing since about 1:00am, but temps are enough above 32 that the streets are just wet and slushy.
The strong winds have finally died down, too.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. It's chilly here again this morning with wind gusts. I plan to work inside but would like to get outside if the wind subsides to get more leaves down to the curb. I have one load of laundry in the dryer and one more to do. I'm expecting Tim some time this morning. He usually stops by for a short while just to see if I'm alive and kicking!
I hope every Buddy is feeling well today.
Sue
Well I thought that I was going to cheer up some after such a rotten winter .couple of nice days came last week. I figured to now get started on some cleaning outside and in. Weekend was cold and raining . I give in. Today it is snowing. The are saying cold until Thuesday.
Strange how we with alergies are already having to treet them. Mine make me sleepy and so got a excuse to nap.
My car is in the shop seeing if they can fix the AC. Just not cooling. It needs the old type freon which is hard to come bye now. Would like to still keep the car. I always feel worried when I can't see it in the driveway even though I would not be using it today
Hi Gals, We got rain & moderate winds yesterday afteroon till about 7 or 8:00. Nothing like Mary's 3.25::!! Today, it is supposed to reach 50 or so, but started out at 41! John left at 9:30.
Mary, that's nice that some of your group are going to the tournament. It is one of the biggest in this general area. John and one of the bridge players from SC share a cheap hotel almost nest to the conventio center, so it's not an expensive tournament for him. His partner hasn't been doing very well lately, so he may not have a good tournament.
Jane, you and Jeanne have had unbelievably bad springs. I hope things change for you soon. Jeane, I hope they get your car' fixed too.
I am taking a break. I've been working on my closet. I have 3 sections redded out. Found a couple things I had forgotten plus more that I could still wear that I had thought too small. I did lose some weight this winter, but not nearly enough. I have one pile of clothes to take to Lori, but they are mediums which may be too big on her. I hate to throw out clothes I really like. I have 3 more sections to do but I'm eating lunch aad resting first.
My cleaning girl comes tomorrow AM and then I have what I think is my final ortho appt at 1:00. Wish me luck in stopping the PT exercises other than walking. My eyes are coming along. The left still isnt as sharp as I would like without glasses which I have put away. I am wondering if my allergy is to one of the eye drops. I have put in the plain lubricating drops afterwards a couple times, and I seem better. Cross your fingers.
Hi to Darlene, Joyous, and Ginny Ann. Hope you are all doing well. Alpiner, we will be waiting to hear what the doctor says.
Sue, too bad your weather is cool too, but I'm sure you have a book to read.. Later, Sharon
Mary for the time being It is volunteer teaching for me. I did get my certification yesterday though. right now there are 4 other classes here in North Bend, so the nurse that is in charge of handing out the grant funds, is going to check for me to have a 5th class here, In the mean time I am to go ahead and teach, get people registered and once I get 8 people she will get the ball rolling for me.
We also got in some practice using CPR and how to use the paddles to shock someones heart.
Edited this to make corrections.
HOORAY, MARILYN!!! :nanadance:
That sounds great, Marilyn! Congrats on the certification.
I finished the clothes in my closet. Have a dufflebag packed to exploding wiwth stuff for Lori. Also a big black plastic trash bag for the needy. I am also giving my cleaning girl a chance to go through it to see if there is anything she or her girls can use. Feels so good to have that done. Sandra helped me get a box of summer stuff down that I know fit and I also have another one to pull out that I think all fits. I love clothes and have way too many of them for what I need.
I leave at 12:30 to go to my ortho appt. Sandra leaves at 12:00. Next time, she is bring her daughter who will do the windows while Sandra cleans. By then, hopefully all the pollen will be gone. My allergies seem to have cleared up somewhat. I am wonderig whether it is the eye drops. At least I'm not blowing and seezing like I was.
Where is everyone? John called last night and said they had snow flurries in Gatlinburg@ No points yet.
Sharon
I edited the ;post above and corrected the mistakes. Now it makes sense. LOL
Don't worry about mistakes, Marilyn. Because of my tremor, I make a lot.
Ortho was happy with me and said no more pt exercises. Just wants me to continue to stretch my hamstring.
Stopped at car wash and did a drive through to get rid of pollen, dropped off a bunch of toothbrushes etc for the domestic abuse drive. Then went to my neighbors and visited for about an hour. Hadn't seen or talked to them since she lost her mother at age 101! He's suffering from knee problems ad cataracts too. Guess it's catching.
No other news here . Need to get dinner. HOpe all are doing well. Sharon
Marilyn....congrats on the certificate.
As Jeanne said, weather has been very depressing. Sunshine today, but only 35 and a wind that chilled to the bone.
Overnight tonight to have "wintry mix"...ice and snow and then all snow by noon and snow on until 6:00 or so. I suppose I'll be home as will the other bridge gals.
Thursday then sunny and maybe warm up next week. I sure hope so.
If Thursday is nice, we'll go to Cedar Rapids to get out a bit.
jane
Girls"-
It is truly hard to visualize the temps y'all are having. It is 63 @8:00 this morn
and should get up to 80 by night.
Bundle up and keep the home-fire burning.
Joy
Good morning gals...read posts...sounds like some are still having cold and snow...here it seems to go from winter to summer...no spring...80 degrees most of this week...I'm getting ready to go to my daughters for a few days...it's just a 2 hrour drive...so will check in in a few days...have a good rest of week Darlene
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up, showered but not yet dressed for the garden club meeting which will be here at my home at 1:30. I still have to fix a few goodies for snacking, but am not knocking myself out on that.
It's sunny here, but still chilly--at least the last time I went outside. I want to cut a few flowers to put on my kitchen table, but otherwise I'm mostly ready for the members to arrive about 1:30. I am presenting a program about birding and hope members participate. I have a 10 question quiz which I'm hoping members will respond to. Also have a lot of bird books, some from foreign travel, and are interesting to me, but who knows what these women will think. I haven't turned on the weather channel and don't know the outside temperature, but it feels chilly to me. I need to go outside and cut a few flowers for my kitchen table where I'll place cookies and other snacks.
Joy, I could almost build a fire in my fireplace, but I think my guests would be too warm by 1:30 this afternoon. I haven't looked at the weather channel to see what the afternoon will bring.
Darlene, I hope you have a safe trip to your daughters home. I know you'll enjoy a few days with her and her family.
Jane, I'm sorry about your continued wintry weather. I hope spring arrives there and soon!
Sharon, I spent several hours trying to clean up pollen on my driveway and my deck out back. I have so many oak trees and the pollen strings are everywhere! I'll be glad when it's all gone.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Spring continues to have lost her way here.
We had freezing rain this morning and when the snow plow went down my street (a state highway), the ice flew. I'm not venturing out to bridge, nor is Ray to swimming. It's silly to go out in this weather, I think.
So, I rearranged and straightened up a couple more areas around here and Ray is working on cleaning out his desk drawers, etc.
I have caught up on my household bookkeeping and bill paying, so that's all good.
A quiet afternoon here...fold the laundry now in the dryer and get it put away and then read or knit the rest of the afternoon while listening to some music. The gas stove is on and we're enjoying that.
jane
Just a quick note. I'm leaving in 5 minutes for the luncheon Frances' daughter, Nancy , is having for some of us who helped Frances in her last years.
I've gotten some more summer clothes out, organized my meds, and of course gotten myself ready for the luncheon. I also filled the bird bath and watered a couple flowers. I bought a geranium yesterday to put on the patio table under the hummer feeder. Thought it might draw some more. Gotta go. Sharon
I just lost my post. I'll come back later and repost. I need to finish my grocery list and then go shopping.
TTYL Sharon
So quiet in here. There's been nothing going on around here. I'm so sorry for jane and Jeanne and their weather. It got to 83*!!! here yesterday. More seasonable today, but the a/c went back on.
There are bluebirds in both houses now, I think. I put the mealy-worms out this afternoon, and there have been bluebirds taking advantage of it.
I hope spring gets here for everybody sometime soon.
Well Mary we can't have all this quiet going on here now can we?
Yesterday and today was Furry Friend visiting days at one of the facilities and the hospital. I took Freckles to be groomed yesterday after her visit. So now she is all nice and clean.
Keith has been working in the yard the last couple of days doing the weeding and mowing. It is good to see him getting some fresh air and exercise doing what he likes to do. He is still doing well and not progressing very much in the dementia. You would never know there is anything wrong with him. I notice when he forgets where he sits at the table, or which door to get in the car. There are a lot of lost memories that I try to remind him of but he just can't remember them.
I stopped in at the Hospice Thrift Shop and saw a couple of things I would like to buy so will be going back tomorrow after T'ai Chi class and see if they are still there, some nice PJ's, a baby blue robe, and a couple of others that I want to see if they will fit me.
Good morning, Buddies. It's 9:15 this morning and I have finished breakfast, but still need to clean up the kitchen. I'm expecting Tim about 10:30 to go to the library, out to an early lunch, and then grocery shopping at Kroger. I have a party this afternoon: 5:00 until 7:00. Libba's son will take us and drop us off (she's had a fall and isn't driving yet) and I'm assuming he will come back and pick us up or we will get a ride home from friends at the party. This party is sponsored by the Auburn Heritage Foundation which helps to preserve and maintain historic homes here in Auburn.
Ugh, Jane, on the freezing temps and icy streets. Your stay at home activities sound just like the ticket for a pleasant day inside. Don't work too hard--just enjoy the day!
Sharon, how was the luncheon yesterday? I'm glad Frances' daughter finally recognized all the help you and other neighbors gave her. I always thought she could have been more helpful/loving to her mother. You certainly gave Ms. Frances a lot of your time, love, and attention.
Mary, I think our high yesterday was about 80*. I played bridge and Ethel had her AC on, so I was glad I wore a sweater. I don't like really cool rooms, but almost everyone else wore short sleeves or light weight tops. I won second place--got 3 quarters which I put into my quarter jar. We're really high stakes players here in Auburn!
Marilyn, it's good to hear that Keith is enjoying being outside and doing some yard work. I can understand about how frustrating it might be for both of you--since my fall, my short term memory has declined and thanks to Tim, we write everything down on my calendar every week so that I can get to where I need to go. When someone calls me to invite me somewhere, I write it on the calendar immediately. Tim always checks my calendar on Mondays and Fridays when he stops by to check on me.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I played bridge yesterday afternoon at Ethel's. I had pretty good cards and good partners and won second prize--75 cents! I put the quarters in my quarter jar as the next time I'm hostess, I'll have to give out quarters.
Sorry I've been absent. I had an eye appt yesterday and she said everything was great and that I was seeing 20/20, however, I had to really squinnt to get that last line. I'm still doing lots of drops which is a drag.
The party Wed was okay but rather short in my estimation. Everything was catered in and was okay but nothing special except the desserts from a French bakery. Nancy has always thanked me for my care of Frances, but that didn't take away my disgust at her lack of attention for her.
Our SS teacher called last night and wants either John or I to teach this Sunday. It is partly on Revelations which is difficult. It think we will probably team teach it. John has the student book with him and Bob dropped off the teacher's manual for me, so guess I'll be studlying this afternoon.
I baked cookies for Kairos, our prison ministry, this morning, but ruined part of a sheet when the parchment slid partially off the hot cookie sheet as I was removing it. Lost several cookies, but hopefully will have enough.
John has had a lousy tournament. His partner apparently doesn't bid well and they have only made a few points.
Nothing much else going on here. Oh, I went to the grocery yesterday too. Sharon
Sharon, sorry John didn't have a better tournament. I'm always thrilled to get a fraction of a point. ;D
Sue, congratulations on your second place. I hope you have a good collection of quarters.
jane and Jeanne, I hope you have had some warmer weather today.
It was cooler here this morning, but has warmed up nicely. My back has really been hurting, but I just woke up from a killer nap (2 hours!!) with the heating pad. I hope it'll be better for a day or two.
Hope all you Buddies have a great weekend!
It's a lovely day here...temps into the 60s according to the thermometer on my kitchen window shelf.
I've been finishing up laundry and cleaning the last cabinet above the basement stairs...you know the one...where the bug killer, the carpet cleaner, the mosquito and bug sprays are kept. It's too high for me to reach beyond the front of the second shelf, so Ray helped me with that and we got down clean shelf paper and threw out a bunch of stuff and organized the rest so we can see what we have.
I need to get a walk in, too, after a brief rest.
We're not doing Friday night tonight with our friends...one has her brother and sil from PA here for a funeral tomorrow.
jane
Jane, I'm surprised you weren't out working in the yard in the decent weather! However cluttered areas do need to be cleaned. I cleaned my oven and my coffee maker and have been working on my lesson on Revelations. Not a fun thing to teach.
Mary, I'm so sorry your back is bothering you. I go in Monday morning to get my stimulator adjusted again. It's somewhat better, but still has a long way to go. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. It's almost noon here and I have accomplished very little this morning. I had a good time at the reception/gathering at Kiesel Park in the renovated home which will now be the Heritage Association's meeting place. Libba and her son are also members and they picked me up and brought me home. The Association had lots of displays of historical items as well as wine and goodies for guests. There were some auction items, but they didn't seem to be selling, so don't know how that came out. The weather was pleasant and Libba and I sat on the large front porch most of the time. A 5 piece band played outside and a number of tables were available for people who wanted to bring their food and drinks outside.
I had a late breakfast and then had a pretty good walk. I'm caught up on laundry and don't have much I must do today, so will probably take one of my new library books out on my deck after lunch and read. I really need to clean up more oak leaves!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sharon...our yard guy is here today...raked and is now mowing, so it’s good. We can’t do those things anymore. While he worked, we got a mile walk in.
Sue....that sounds delightful. It is just in the 50s here and a steong enough wind to make it “nippy.â€
I see the MN grandmother murderer was caught at SPI. She was living “high on the hog†if she was eating at Sea Ranch. It is probably one of the pricier places on the Island.
Bed changed, sheets washed and ready for linen closet, walk in so not much else planned for today. 😇
Jane, I can relate to not being able to do things outside anymore. We have a landscaper coming by this week to pull out some dead azealas just planted last fall that didn't make it and replace with a diferent variety of azaleas that I like better.
We're home from SS & church and the 70+ luncheon. John and I team taught our SS lesson which was on Revelations. It went very well and everyone liked it. So that was a relief. It's good to have John home again.
Yesterday, I cleaned my oven. I had accidentally turned on the oven with a plastic plate cover inside. It had melted all over the bottom of the oven and even caught fire. That was about 2 yrs ago. I had cleaned out as much plastic as I could, but was afraid to use the self cleaner. So Friday, after reading a cleaning book, I put a pan of water and a pan of amonia into a 200 degree oven, turned it off and left it over night. Yesterday, I used baking soda and ammonia and a SOS pad to scrub out as much as I could. By the time I finished, I felt I had all the plastic out, but still a lot of burned on grease I couldn't reach, so then I ran the self-clean cycle. You wouldn't believe how beautiful it is now after I wiped it out. I felt so virtuous. However, my back was not as happy. Tomorrow, I go in for a reprogram of my back stimulator.
I really felt like I got a lot done this past week. Maybe John should leave more often!!
Sue, the Heritage Museum party sounded nice. Glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy your book.
Hi to all. Sharon
Good late afternoon, Buddies. I went to SS and church this morning with Olyne. Afterwards I didn't change out of my church clothing as Frederissa and her hubby were coming to pick me up for a gathering of Seniors who like me use their service for trips to hair cuts, groceries, doctor's appointments, etc. It costs $250/annually and that is a real bargain for most people. I only use it for hair cuts, dermatologist visits, dental visits and occasional shopping to pick something up at Wal Mart or Big Lots. Tim wants to go to doctor's appointments with me and we go to lunch out on Friday, then he takes me to the library and to Kroger.
The gathering was very nice and the hosts new home was very spacious and beautifully decorated. We had a buffet of interesting dishes including desserts and hors' (sp?) doreves. All were delicious and I won't have to fix a supper dish for myself this evening. (Sharon you probably know all about correcting my mistakes!)
I hope you've all had a nice day. It was raining cats and dogs when we left the party and my sweater and pants were wet despite using my umbrella. I have things spread out all over the kitchen and laundry room.
I'll be back tomorrow, Buddies.
Sue
Everybody's been quiet in here today - then finally Sharon and Sue showed up. It's been really a "nothing" weekend here - but I got lots of knitting and TV done. On Jean's recommendation (on the free Starz weekend), I watched a movie with Frances McDormand set in about 1939-30 London, called "Miss Pettigrew ..... (don't remember the rest of it). It was delightful!
Today has been a grey rainy day - all day long. The temp hasn't gotten above 60* and we've already had nearly 2" of rain.
Have a good week, Buddies!
It's been a quiet weekend here, too, and a painful one for me. I don't know why all the joints are so painful today. I awoke at 2:00 am with lots of severe, shooting pain in my knee, but it finally settled down with an arthritis tylenol and I could go back to sleep.
I did get out with Ray to the pancake breakfast the Masons sponsor to raise $$ for the scholarships they give annually, and he stayed to work the cleanup shift. I did take my car to the car wash which was so crowded yesterday and had about a half hour wait. I take my IPAD and read while I wait.
Otherwise, I watched some of the Stanley Cup Playoff hockey games and read.
Weather is to continue good all week.
jane
Monday Morning Sunshine to you all.
It looks to be a lovely day here.
Hope you all have a peaceful, healthy, and wonderful first day of this week.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. Jane, I hope you're pain free today. Nothing worse than joint pain.
It's sunny here after a lot of rain yesterday afternoon and most of the night. I need to get outside and pick up downed limbs and other bits of stuff that need to go to the curb. My trash pick up has already been here, but I'd like to get the rest of it down to the curb today.
I'm expecting Tim sometime this morning and also Joe, my "bug" guy. Tim is usually here by now and Joe told me he'd be here about 11:00. He sprays inside and out and keeps the bugs out of my house. He was traveling all winter and this is the first time he's sprayed since late last October.
I have the usual laundry and tidying up to do today. Other than that, will continue reading a detective mystery I started yesterday.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
jane, sorry the weather changes are giving your joints such fits, but it sounds like it's finally warming up for you.
Sue, good to hear you're getting some sunshine.
It rained all night here, plus this morning. I now have 4.5" of rain in my rain gauge. There'll be flash flooding in the area for sure. Even with the rain, it felt good to get in the pool this morning.
It is cold and rainy here today! We're expected to get about an inch, but it is supposed to drizzle all day today and most of tomorrow. We need it, but I just wish it came at night.
I had to go to the pain dr's to have my stimulator reprogrammed. Either she wasn't very good or was afraid to use a reasonable amount of strength. I had so much trouble trying to tell when it was on and off and where it was covering--kind of like at the optometrist who asks "Is #1 or #2 better?" Anyway, she finally seemed to think she had it done right. We'll see. I didn't get home till noon. I have to put in a couple loads of laundry but otherwise am going to relax. Dinner is leftover beef & noodles from Sat. night. Jane, when you posted about fixing them, I got a craving!! Your breakfast sounded good too. I didn't fix much for supper because of the ham dinner at church.
Mary, you have gotten so much rain this past 6 mos or more! Glad you enjoyed your swimming. When it is cold out, that's the last thing I want to do.
Sue, hope you get your sticks, etc, collected. Nice that you have decent weather today. Your luncheon sounded nice. The correct spelling you were trying for is "hors d'oeuvres". I know it is a hard one to remember.
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
I have a dental appt. tomorrow for a cleaning & suppose to have x rays . I'm going to try to get out of the x rays . I have had many x rays , scans & mammograms in the past few months I think its too soon . Then Thursday I will see my primary dr .
Alpiner....I’ve postponed them, too, when I’m just not in the mood or think it’s just too much. They have never found anything on those dental xrays, and that bothers me.
Jane
Beautiful Tues. here.
Mary....gads, you’ll have to have water wings with all your rain.
Ray’s gone out to golf, and I’m in cleaning mode still. I feel much better today...joints aren’t screaming.
Jane
We have dental appts on Thursday. I onlly get xrays every 18 months because I have so many crowns & there aren't many teeth that can get cavities. I haven't had one for a long time--peck on wood. John, however, has had to have several fillings replaced and cavities filled, so he's still on a yearly schedule.
I don't blame those of you who reject the xrays. If xrays do cause cancer, I am surprised I'm not riddled with it from all the CT scans and other xrays I've had. MRI's don't count as they are magnetic.
I've got the last load of laundry ready to put in the dryer and then I'm done with that for the week. I need to write my church articles, but other than that, I don't plan to do too much today.
Jane, nice that Ray can play golf finally. Hope you get a walk in. We are supposed to have scattered showers today, but so far, not.
Mary, are you just saying "Glub, glub?" Or have you dried out some.
No other news here. Sharon
It's finally stopped raining, and we've even had a few off-and-on minutes of sunshine. My rain gauge holds 6" of water, and this morning, it was full to the top. I'm sure we had more than that because it poured buckets after dark last night. There'll be lots on the local news about places that flooded - there were already roads closed last night. I'm sure we'll wish we had some of this come August. And I wish I could share some of it with family in Southern California.
My husband is working with our insurance concerning the ER dr. that admitted me in February . She didn't have my insurance information & YIKEs ! It was over $1,000 & I only saw her once . I really don't remember her , so I must have been unaware .
alpiner, I hope you get things straightened out with your insurance. ER charges are always astronomical. In the first months of any year, there's always the deductible to be aware of, though. Good luck! How did your dentist visit go?
Sharon, have you gotten any help from getting the back thing-y adjusted? I hope so.
Hi Every Buddy I have invited a friend named Conny to join us here, She is going to have a double mastectomy on May 3rd. Prayers welcomed of course. She is having a double because she doesn't want to do chemo or radiation.
I've been busy and just haven't posted because I was taking a break from spending so much time on the computer. Doing emails and checking Facebook is about all I've done for a few days. I have wasted way too much time on this machine. Other things need doing around here.
I am doing well and my Tai Chi class is growing I now have 8 victims oh students that is. :2funny:
Hooray for your growing class, Marilyn! And, of course, your friend is most welcome here. We're looking forward to getting to know her - even if we wish it were for another reason.
The dental appt. went fine , I wasn't scheduled to have x rays after all .
Alpiner...yep, ER visits are very costly. Hence the push to get everyone to have insurance so they're not running to the ER with every cold, sinus infection, earache, etc., but to go to a regular doctor. For those without insurance, we all end up paying, of course.
Marilyn...We'll be welcoming to your friend, of course.
Sharon...Good to have the laundry out of the way.
Mary...yikes...what a lot of rain, you've had. Yes, CA and TX would welcome some of that.
A bright, beautiful day here, and I'm off to bridge in a couple of hours.
Yesterday I got the back of the house and kitchen woodwork washed and windows cleaned. Friday, it's on to the dining room. :P
Hi Gals, well, we definitely got our share of rain last evening in addition to the off and on rain we had for 2 days. Don't know how much we got because we get a different amount than Charlotte. They said they expected to total 6" also. Lots of flooding in NC. I-77 where they had construction work going on was flooded and traffic was practically at a standstill for hours. So glad we weren't using it.
I played bridge and had lunch this morning/noon and just got home. Had a decent day and came in in the middle I think--nothing spectacular! Our opponents bid and made 6 NT on the last hand!! We had next to nothing to oppose them.
Had a phone call on the machine from my dentist that I needed to take an antibiotic tomorrow before my cleaning. I had forgotten completely, but I only have to take it an hour before my appt. so they are calling it in & I can pick it up on the way and take it then.
Tomorrow afternoon, I'm taking Bunny in to have her salivary gland checked and probably aspirated.
John and I went over a bunch of financial stuff yesterday that he simply doesn't seem to remember from one minute to the next. He has always just counted on me taking care of everything, but now at our ages, he is finally realizing he needs to be on top of things too--just in case. We're also going to go over our wills and trusts and write out questions or changes that need to be made and then I picked up a business card from a nearby lawyer. When we get the prelim done, we'll call for an appt. I also have a call in to our financial advisor to discuss some changes that need to be made before fall when John turns 80. There's always something going on that one needs to take care of. I would love to have a totally free day.
Jane, you must have the cleanest house in IA!! I see things that need to be done, but unless my cleaning girl can do them, it's hard for me to get them done. My girl is bringing her daughter to do the windows next week, so I'm thrilled with that.
Marilyn, I know what you mean about the computer stuff eating up your time. I'm bad about that and have been trying to cut back too. Congrats on the growing TC class. We'll be on the look-out for your friend, Conny. Prayers going out for her.
Mary, I hope you haven't had any flooding in and around your apartment.
Alpiner, glad you didn't need xrays.
Have a good rest of the day. Sun is shining brightly here. Sharon
Sharon, there's been flooding in the area (interstate ramps and underpasses, local roads, etc.), but none in my immediate area. Our building is built into the foot of Signal Mountain, so any local flooding would be below us in any case.
I think I'm about to finally get the last of my financial stuff with my financial advisor, so I'm relieved to get that off my shoulders. I got my will and various other documents rewritten a year or so ago, so that's taken care of. I used a lawyer who does mostly elder work and was recommended by my financial gal. Margaret (Jean for backup) has the responsibility for all the legal/financial stuff, and Sue (Kate for backup) for all the medical stuff - and everybody (especially me!) is happy with that arrangement.
jane, you're so good to get all that stuff kept up-to-date. It can get ahead SO quickly.
alpiner, glad your dental appointment went well, with no x-rays.
I went for my mani/pedi this morning - always a treat. No discount on the pedi, but it doesn't take quite as long, either. After that, I went to the garden center and got some bedding plants. Our weather guy finally said we were out of any frost danger, so it was okay. I just plant a couple of small racks that hang over the railings of the deck. I got some salvia, verbena, Dusty Miller, portulaca, and sweet potato vines. They're crowded in, but I like them to fill up the space. Margaret will bring me a lot of hanging baskets. The lady bluebird has really been busy on my mealy-worm-feeder. Seems soon for her to have babies - maybe she's just building up her strength.
Mary, I'm buying some flowers tomorrow. Glad you aren't under water!! As to the bluebirds, they should be breeding now. In HH, they lay eggs by the end of Feb, and here, they seem very active. I don't have a nest to check though. Usually, when they start eating the mealy worms and suet, they are either laying eggs, feeding mama or the babies. Wish I were nearby to enjoy your bluebirds and flowers on your deck.
We had our wills, etc. done in HH, but there are a couple changes that need to be made and also to check on whether everything is compatible with current law. Brian is our general executor and Melanie has the health POA and Lori is backup to both.
TTYL Sharon
wow..Texas weather...90 degrees yesterday...rain and some hail and wind today...and 70 degrees now.....Hi to everyone reading hope you are having a great day..Darlene
Good evening, Buddies. I did chores and took a walk this morning before showering and dressing for bridge this afternoon at Terri's. Carolyn picked up me and Helen (our 99 y.o. member who has been in the hospital recently. She is now home, but is still a lousy bridge player!). We had our usual 2 tables and I enjoyed the outing.
Tim called before I left and asked me if we could eat lunch and go to Kroger tomorrow instead of Friday. He has some business to attend to then and needs to go out of town to do it. I'd planned to get my haircut tomorrow and had requested a Senior Friend to take me to Great Clips, but called the secretary and she found one of my church friends who will take me for the haircut about 9:00 on Friday a.m.
I've been watching TCM this evening and am going to bed now and read. Good night, All.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. I'm up early, breakfast eaten and cleaned up, and a load of wash almost ready for the dryer. Tim will be here to go to an early lunch and grocery shopping. I hope to have the laundry dried and put away before he gets here. I've postponed my haircut until tomorrow morning. A Senior and Friends volunteer will pick me up and take me to Great Clips which is in the same parking lot as Kroger.
I have a lot of paper back books that one of my cleaning ladies brought on Tuesday. I've picked out the ones I want to read and have a pile of them on my kitchen table as Tim may want to read them. If he has already read them, he'll probably take them somewhere to donate or store them in their basement until his next big sale. Sometimes he just donates them to different organizations, like Salvation Army.
I hope all are well and that today is a good one for Every Buddy.
Sue
We've got rain again today. It's appreciated since I got my bedding plants put out yesterday. It's just the two small rail-planters, but I like having them.
Since yesterday, I seem to have found a natural squirrel deterrent. I have two bluebird houses - both occupied. One of the males is quite territorial, and has been dive-bombing the squirrel - even when he tried for the other feeders (with sunflower and safflower seeds). And actually ran him off. I'm cheering him on! :nanadance:
Morning, Babes.
The landscape people are here, and they’re busy doing the cleaning up and trimming and getting the big honeysuckle hedge trimmed back, etc. There are two plants that need to be replaced and they will pull those and have ideas for what they will put in there to deal with the shade. They are a month behind, they said, because of the cold and snow.
A fellow Ray knows brought his car over to see if it will fit our garage. It does, so I think Ray will be wanting that model now. He has the smaller version now. Men and their cars!
Jane
I had an appt. with my primary care dr. this morning regarding a chest x ray , , lab results & my oxygen level . The chest x ray was okay , I had seen the results & wondered about a word in it . The dr. said it wasn't a tumor but scar tissue from having had pneumonia ( I have had it several times over the years ) . The lab was okay & he said steroids had some thing to do with elevated sugar level . He has said in the past he isn't concerned with it . My oxygen reading was 96 !! A far cry from 88 a few weeks ago & I can get off the oxygen !! :thumbup:
The oxygen equipment will be picked up on Wednesday !!
Hooray for the good reports, alpiner!
Hurrah for the good reports, alpiner! Yep, steroids do raise blood sugar, but the steroids are necessary for lots of conditions.
Good news, Alpiner. Congratulations!
Jane, were your landscapers able to come back and finish your job? You have mentioned having more snow since coming home from your winter escape. We had much more snow than usual here in Auburn this winter, but it looks like spring has finally sprung. My azaleas have all finished blooming and were lovely this spring. Now I have a big crop of weeds all over the place. Every time I'm outside I pull a few more to take down to the curb for the trash pick up on Mondays.
Alpiner, hurray for the good reports and getting off the oxygen! You've made good progress recently.
Mary, lucky you for having both bluebird houses filled. I have one out back, but haven't seen any bluebirds. I do have cardinals nesting in the vines along my fence, so hope to see the babies, soon. Both male and female cardinals have been picking up seeds from my feeder--mostly on the ground as a pesky squirrel comes down the big cedar tree and taps the seed release. The cardinals and the squirrel seem to be able to feed at the same time.
A Village Friend picked me up at 9:00 to take me for a much needed haircut this morning. She took her recyclables to the recycle center and my hair was much shorter by the time she came back. She's also a church and women's basketball friend. I have paid an annual fee into the Village Friend's organization for the past 2 years. They will take me wherever I need to go, but Tim takes me to my GP appointments and my cardiology appointments. Village Friends take me to haircuts, eye and dental appointments. Village Friends has been a great help while I'm still unable to drive.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and a nice weekend, too.
Sue
Hi Gals, I actually have a free day today! Imagine that. I've seen several unusual birds at my feeders lately, a cerulean warbler, a black & white warbler, a vireo, and another warbler I'm not sure of, maybe a Magnolia warbler. Beautiful birds. I love seeing new ones. Just wish I had an expert to sit with me and identify all of them. I went out this morning to pull up some crab grass (or similar) that was coming up under the feeder. I got most of it out, but my right knee grinds and pops so bad when I try to do something like that. I had hoped the gel would stop it, but it doesn't.
Alpiner, congratulations on all the good reports and getting off the oxygen.
Sue, I need to get my hair cut but am going to try to put it off for 2 weeks so that it will be at the right length when I go to Brian's. Your Village Friends are wonderful. You sure chose the right place to move to from the farm. Their are so many activities and amenities in addition to Tim being fairly nearby.
Well, the baby says it's lunchtime, so I better go take care of her. Sharon
Sharon, my hair cut turned out really well--pretty short, but it will grow out. I have been working in my yard again today, but not as much as I should. I took a long walk and have been reading one of the books I checked out of the library yesterday after we had lunch and did the Kroger shopping. I just finished it and will definitely check out another by C. J. Box who writes about a forest ranger in Montana--who often finds himself in a pickle with people who are poaching, stealing, etc. Tim introduced me to this series and I find I liked it a lot.
Good night, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, I've liked the C.J.Box books, too. You also might like the books by Craig Johnson. The TV show Longmire was based on his books. They're about a present-day sheriff in Wyoming, and are quite good.
I played duplicate twice this week - no points either time, but not last, either. We're looking to have several glorious spring days in a row upcoming. The bedding plants I put out are doing well - getting them in right before a rain obviously did the job. I've been up since 5 >:( , so I'll probably be grabbing a snooze sometime later this morning.
Aldi here has been having avocados for $0.49 each this week. One of the folks at the nail salon gave me two of them on Wednesday. One was ripe enough to eat yesterday, and it was SOOOOOO good!!
Good morning, Mary (and every Buddy looking in)! It's a bright sunny day here and I've had a nice long, but exhausting walk. That will be it for my exercise today. I plan to read a book or two that I checked out of the library yesterday. I will probably do another load of wash today, too. There is a funeral at church this afternoon, but I have decided not to attend. The deceased was a very popular Professor and Department head at AU and will be very crowded. Olyne who usually takes me to church events has family here for the weekend. So I may skip church tomorrow, too. Ethel could probably take me, but she goes with other friends to BK every Sunday and they sit there way too long for me!
It's a beautiful sunny day here with temps going up into the high 70's. I may do a little weeding and leaf raking, but not much else. I have new books from the library and will probably read most of the afternoon.
Mary, thanks for the tip about the Longmire books. I'll check them out at the library when I return these books.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Mary, I love avocados too. How do you eat them. I sometimes spread them on toast or in a salad, but could use other ideas too. Glad your flowers are doing well. I am waiting for John to dump the old soil and roots, etc. out of my back pots. Then I'm going to put in my geranium, some tiny petunias, and some of the greenery from my Christmas pots that John got me. They still don't look bad but the poinsettias have dropped some bracts and of course are completely out of season. I just turned up my stimulator remote and took a pain pill. I hope I can get it all done today.
The bird feeders need to be refilled too. And the birdbath cleaned. If I didn't enjoy them all so much, I sure wouldn't go to all the trouble. John brought home new birdseed ylesterday.
Sue, I haven't heard of the Box series. They sound interesting. Will check them out some day soon. I'll also look at the Longmire books. Glad your hair got cut. I made an appt for 2 weeks from now, but think I better call her and move it up a week. Otherwise, I'll look like Bunny!!
I had to take Bunny into the vet at 8:30 this AM for them to get a urine sample before she had been out. We were successful! They tried yesterday with no results. They told me yesterday that her liver enzymes are rising again. Right now she is on a liver booster pill. They will check her blood again in a month. If it is worse, I'm going to ask them to put her on prednisone again. There's no point in paying another $500 for an ultra sound when we aren't going to do surgery anyway. I'm afraid her days are numbered though with so many health problems. We'll just try to enjoy whatever time we have with her. I dread the day though when we lose her. She's such a funny, loving, good little dog.
Well, I better get out to work on my flowers. Sharon
Sharon, yesterday, I ate lunch at home, and just had half an avocado in pieces on pretzel-crackers. Then last night, they served a chicken Caesar salad (no romaine, just iceberg lettuce :thumbup:), and cut the second half up on that. It made it extra-yummy! When I had them at the house, I just usually made small patches of guacamole (John didn't eat them, so I just did one at a time).
Lovely day here, and I did some needed dusting this morning and have lots of laundry to do.
Sue...landscapers will have to come back to plant. The ground is still too cold for any plants or seeds.
One restaurant has a wonderful smoked turkey, avocado, onion, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. I ask for the creamy ITalian dressing on the side.
I like to buy small avocados which feel ripe. I cut them in half, squirt lemon juice in the "hole", put the other half in the fridge for another time, and just enjoy them along with the rest of my meal. Sometimes the ones I've chosen are too ripe and I have to throw them out.
I've been reading most of the afternoon, but stopped about 7:00 to watch some favorite Saturday evening programs. I'm off to bed now to finish reading a book I started this morning.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, I never buy ripe avocados - only ones that feel firm. They will ripen in a few days. Then you can put them in the fridge until you're ready to eat them.
Thanks for the tip, Mary. I'll try it next time!
I'm playing hooky from church this morning. Olyne who usually comes by and picks me up for SS and Church has company this weekend. So I slept late, read all of the Sunday paper, finally dressed about 10:00 and took my morning walk. I think I still have time to turn the TV on and get the church service from First Presbyterian in Montgomery. So that will give me my church fix for this week.
It's a beautiful sunny day here and my walk was very pleasant. I saw lots of birds that I think were nesting all over the neighborhood. I'll probably spend the rest of the afternoon reading as I have a new stash from the library. Tim took me by there after lunch on Thursday and Kroger shopping. It's a perfect day to read out on my deck--not too hot, but nice and sunny.
Have a nice day, every Buddy.
Sue
A tip for an avocado when it is still hard and you don't want to wait long: bury it in a bag of rice (uncooked!) for two/three days. It hasten the process.
Thanks for the tip, Bubble! I didn't know that.
Thanks for all the avocado tips. Since John doesn't eat them, I end up throwing half of them away if I'm not careful to use it quickly.
Went to church and then stopped at Lowes on the way home. Our patio chairs ripped out yesterday--not expensive ones and we'd had them several years, so we picked up 2 new ones at Lowes, along with some more flowers for my front pots. I used some of the green plants that were planted around my poinsettia for the back pot. I don't know if they will survive or not. I added some color to it also, so we will see how it looks in a few weeks when it has a chance to grow. I also have the 2nd load of laundry in, so now I can play for a while and maybe get the newspaper articles written for May. Our newsletter at church came out today, so I have new info.
I was so tired last night, we ordered a pizza in for dinner. Can't tell you when the last time we did that was. It really tasted good.
I hope everyone is enjoying a warm, sunshiny day like we are. Only 68 projected as the top temp, but I'll take that. It was pleasant planting the flowers. Yesterday was in the mid 70's and I got really sweaty planting those in back. Sharon
We did some work straightening up the outside storage area, and I raked off the raised bed. That is going to be all wildflowers this summer.
Ray was very unsteady on his feet this morning. He grabbed his cane when I drove us out to get wildflower seeds. He slept several hours this afternoon, anad said he feels better. When he’s tired, his essential tremors are always worse.
Jane
Regarding avocados...
I just ripened 3 very hard ones..
by just putting them in any old brown
paper bag and left them out on the counter
for 2 or 3 days.... Just the bag. And they
came back nice and soft and ready to eat.
Avocados are very good for us.
:coolsmiley:
I love avocados...yummy...Darlene
Here we don't see those brown bags any more... :(
Bubble....they have made somewhat of a resurgence here in towns where the city has forbidden the use of plastic bags for ecological reasons. So, where we winter in Texas, you always get a brown bag if you haven't brought your own. Some stores charge for the brown bag or a reuseable bag if that's what they use. There were so many of the light plastic bags floating around the desert and getting tangled up on the cactus...and, of course, in the Gulf with the sea turtles and various fish.
It's a beautiful Monday, and Ray's has gone to take a load of trash to the landfill near CR. We no longer have a "dump" here in this county, so must go to the ones in other counties.
I'm working on a mountain of laundry, and need to make a quick trip to WalMart, and then come home and start on the spring cleaning of the dining room. :(
Have a good last day of April!
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. Thanks for the avocado tips. I'm going to try all of them!
It's a beautiful sunny day here in Auburn. I haven't walked yet as Tim usually comes by on Monday morning to check on me. I've read the paper and cleaned up my breakfast things. I need to do some laundry today and later on do some leaf raking. My trash was picked up this morning before I was dressed, so after I dressed I went down to the curb and brought the recycle tubs and the trash barrel up to put away.
I need to do some laundry today but will probably do more outside as it is not too warm. Tim just came by for his Monday morning "Mom check" and he filled my bird feeder and we went over some paper work that needed attention. He's off now to tend to his own business.
My sister Anne called last night. We had a good chat as usual. She is fine as is her hubby, Richard. Nothing much new down there in their neighborhood. We did talk about a book both of us had read and enjoyed recently.
I'm off now to walk in my neighborhood.
Have a nice day!
Sue
Great tips on Ripening Avocados. I haven't bought any in quite a while. They are so hard, Now I will get some and try out the tips.
Quiet here today at least for this morning, Thi8s afternoon UI have Tai chi and then music practice at 4:30.
Good morning buddies...cloudy here..fixing to go walk...wanted to ask...do any of you take.Amlodipine for B/P ?..I have been taking it..5mg a day for a year now..and think it's giving me side effects..flushing..fatigue. Etc? I have Dr appt this month am going to talk to him about switching to something else..my readings are good...but don't like the way it makes me feel...not on any other med..so think it's that one...have a good Tuesday..Darlene
Darlene, definitely talk to your doctor about other options. There are lots of different BP meds on the market, so he needs to work with you to find one that works without side effects. Lucky you that you only take one med. Wish I were so lucky, but I need them & I'm thankful they are available.
I didn't get to sleep till about 2:30 last night. Just couldn't get my brain to turn off. Grrrr!
My cleaning girls are here today, so that makes me happy. I'll have nice clean windows. I was afraid the landscaper would be here early to put in the new plants under my bedroom windows, so I had her start there and they are all done and the landscaper still hasn't shown up. With all the rain we had last week, he's having a time getting caught up.
Nothing else going on here. Sharon
Darlene....my husband is on Amlodipine and has been for quite some time. He is on quite a few meds, so don't know that this one is responsible for his fatigue, etc. Do ask your doc.
We finally have some rain and it's much needed, but my body isn't happy. My fingers are really bothered, so this will be short.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. It's a bright, sunny day here in Auburn. I didn't wake up until almost 8:30 this morning. I took my time with the morning paper (there was a movie premier here yesterday--can't remember the title or the star, but AU students won a contest to get the premier here in a theater in Opelika). So most of the front page was about that and not much else.
I've been moving but slowly this morning. Some days are just like that for me, although I did get outside already for my longish walk in my neighborhood. I'll probably read some more after I fix and eat lunch.
Jane, do you have arthritis in your fingers? I have a really big lump on my right forefinger--and can't use it for much. When I first came to Auburn after Bob died, a doctor I was seeing for varicose veins told me that the knots on my fingers were arthritic and could cause pain. Most of the fingers are OK, but the right forefinger is misshapen and painful. I have little knots on every finger and a really big one on the right forefinger. Sometimes I take an aspirin and that helps.
Sharon, I'm sorry about the sleep problem last night. I usually sleep pretty well at night, but if I stay up later to finish a mystery, it sometimes keeps me awake and I hate that. I hope you have a better night this evening.
Darlene, I don't have high BP, so don't take a med for that. Perhaps your doctor will be able to find another medication that will be helpful. I hope so and soon!
Marilyn, it sounds like you were pretty busy yesterday. What's on your agenda today?
I need to start thinking about making my lunch. I usually try to eat my largest meal around noon. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
GinnyAnn, I'm still hoping to see a post from you and Alpiner!
Sue
Cottoncandy I also take Amlodipine , my dosage is 10mg . a day . I am tired too but have attributed it to other factors . I'm also taking Anastrozole from my cancer dr. & hot flashes are one of the side affects , along with aching . One dr. told me I get tired from breathing ( asthma , COPD ) .
The landscapers have been here and replaced the encore azaleas that died this winter and also mulched 2 beds and put pinestraw on the back garden. Looks so much better. Now if only the mowers would come.
I spent half the afternoon yesterday sceduling all kinds of service appts. The first is a check-up of our A/C today. Bunny goes to the groomer tomorrow and we have a phone conference scheduled with our financial guy after that + groceries later of course! Friday, I have to take the car in for a 35,000 mile check up and then a guy is coming to clean out our dryer vent. O aur laundry is so tiny, we can't move the dryer ourselves to get to the back of it and things aren't drying quite right.
It's supposed to reach 80 or so today. Very sunny and nice. The PGA tournament is in Charlotte this week and it looks like it will have good weather except maybe for Sun AM.
Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I didn't wake up this morning until 8:30 and I'm still sitting here in my p.j.'s! I did stay up later than usual reading a Mrs. Jefferies mystery, so I know it's all my fault. I need to get dressed and out for a walk!
My plan for the day is to try to rake up all the rest of the oak leaves that are down in my back yard. I'll take them down to the curb so the trash pick up can take them away on Monday. It's supposed to be sunny for the next several days and might reach 80* each day--with rain coming on the weekend.
Sharon, you have a busy day planned. Is John playing bridge today? It sounds like your yard is coming along now that you have some warmer weather. My laundry room is small, but the dryer vents directly out to my back yard so I'm expecting (hoping) for quite a few more years from the dryer and washer. I have a local guy who comes to set up my AC and furnace and will also adjust the washer and dryer if needed.
Hello to Every Buddy looking in--and a happy May morning to you all!
Sue
Bridge today, and cards were mediocre. Storms firing up now...lots of thunder and lightning.
Jane
jane, hope there's no bad stuff in your area (or anywhere, for that matter).
I don't think I posted yesterday. It's so quiet around here. Lovely weather, and nothing exciting going on. After all our rain, it's been totally dry all week. I've had to water the plants in my railing planters. I thought we did pretty well at duplicate Monday night - but lots of others did much better. :(
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Thunder and lightning and rain last night, and lots of fog this morning.
Nothing much planned for today.
Jane
I took Bunny to the groomer at. 9 AM. Had our phone conference at 10:00. John just left to pick Bunny up. When the AC men came yesterday, there were so many things going wrong with it and it's 10 yrs old, that we decided to get a new one. They are installing it today! After John gets home, I'm heading out to the grocery and the library. All this on top of not getting to sleep till 3:30 and getting up at 8:00. I think there will be a nap in my future :)
Jane, I'm glad there wasn't any damage in your area last night. I was thinking about you when I watched the weather forecast.
Mary, quiet days are nice ones anymore!
Hope everyone else is doing well and having a nice sunny day like ours. To be 85 here!! Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. It's almost 10:00 and I've had breakfast, read the paper, did my morning walk, and am showered and dressed for bridge. Olyne is picking me up about 12:20. We're playing at Terri's today. I'll probably have a grilled cheese sandwich and some fruit before I go.
The weatherman here is expecting rain/thunderstorms either Friday or Saturday. I hope Tim and I can eat our lunch and do my Kroger shopping before it starts. We could use the rain, though. Just not much fun shopping in the rain!
Jane, I'm glad you escaped a deluge last night.
Sharon, was the phone conference about Bunny? I can't remember how old she must be now. You've had her a long time.
Hello to everyone looking in today. I'm still looking for a post from GinnyAnn!
Sue
Hello everyone. I am back from the Hospital with Freckles visiting the patients. We had the third floor and there weren't many patients to visit. We aren't allowed to go into the rooms of the joint replacements or the rooms that have stop signs.I am really looking forward to Sunriver in June. Furry Friends school program is filling up this month for me along with the Tai chi classes and Furry friend visits, I really need a break. Oh the bliss of 8 days without any obligations.
Keith wants to take a trip to Vancouver to see his kids some time in the next couple of months, He says if I don't take him there he won't go with me at Christmas to California. I don't m ind the visit but hate that drive through Portland traffic on the freeway in the afternoon.
Marilyn, I know you hate that trip up to Portland, but I'm sure Keith wants to see his boys and grands as much as you do yours. Can you arrange any kind of commercial transportation for you? You're between a rock and a hard place. I know you're looking forward to your vacation. You work hard and deserve it. We're going to Brian's for Memorial Day weekend with most of the family coming, so I'm looking forward to that too. John isn't interested in going to Jocelyne's in Minneapolis later in the summer, so I'm going to see when it is convenient for her and go by myself if I cant change his mind.
This has been a really long day. I am one step away from dying!! I started the morning by taking Bunny to be groomed, came home and had a conference call on finances, went to the grocery, came home and the men were here installing our new AC unit. As soon as they left, John and I went out in the garage and started pulling stuff off of shelves to throw away, recycle or donate or keep. You can't imagine how much room there is out there now! I was near collapse, so came in. John is still breaking down boxes and getting stuff ready for the trash, but doubt he will last much longer either. Goodwill is going to get a big donation! Some of the stuff was never used, but wasn't going to be, so we're donating it. It's amazing how much stuff one accumulates even with all our moves. I hate to throw anything away that I might use again. John is the opposite, he throws anything away he's not using right this minute. Blows my mind. Anyway, by the end of tomorrow, we will have a spotless garage all neatly organized! Less for our kids to do when we move on. Leftovers for dinner and then shower and crash.
I have been feeling better and getting more done. I hope it continues. Hi to all. Sharon
Marilyn, good to hear from you. I know you're glad to be busy, but it'll make your time in Sunriver even sweeter! Driving through cities at "traffic time" is tough. Is there any way you could go earlier or later in the day so you would miss the worst of it?
Sharon, your garage sounds wonderful - I can only imagine. Ours certainly never looked like that. I hope you get some great rest tonight and tomorrow. And it's wonderful that you're finally feeling better.
Sue, hope you got some good cards today.
jane, I hope your joints aren't giving you too much trouble. The changeable weather is tough.
We wound up calling off our after-supper bridge game here tonight. The room where we usually play was being used for something else. That's okay, though.
I'm letting my a/c take over now. Temps here were in the high 80s. Looks like we're skipping straight to summer, although it is supposed to cool off some next week (into the 70s).
Just a quickie before I go to bed and read a bit more. I've been watching TCM tonight--they had a special about Robert ? (the guy who used to introduce the films) who is now in his 90's and still living in NYC. Then an oldie goldie movie from the 40's. The wife is a selfish pill who has affairs and the nice guy husband finally gets a divorce and has met a nice woman. It ends happily, just the way I like!
I hope you've had a nice evening. Sleep well, Every Buddy!
Sue
Yes, Mary, I've started feeling a lot better. Maybe the increased dose of thyroid is finally working and my body is recovering from all the surgeries. My back still hurts a lot, but doubt that will change. I really crashed last night after we finished. Fortunately, I had leftovers to heat up for dinner.
Today I had to have the car at Toyota for a maintenance thing for 35,000 miles. I had a 10:30 appt and it is about 25 miles from here. The man who is going to clean my dryer vents is due any minute.. I got everything clear for him to work. AC is working fine. They picked up all the trash and boxes, etc this morning and I have to call Goodwill to have them come pick up all the stuff in our entryway. John still has to sweep and hose out the garage but was too beat last night to do it.
Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
Good afternoon, Buddies. I slept a bit later this morning due to the late night last night. Tim came by about 10:45 and we met Kris for lunch at Laredo's. I had my usual 2 tacos, rice and beans. I ate both tacos and about half each of the rice and beans--and I'm thinking I won't eat much supper!
Sharon, I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better and I hope you keep improving. It sounds like you are doing a really good house cleaning. Did Toyota give you a good report?
Mary, I had so-so cards yesterday, but I enjoy this Thursday group a lot. So I had fun and Terri served a yummy dessert that Mrs. Kroger made! It's always a nice afternoon out with these gals. It's to get to the high 80's here today, too. But I've finished all I'm going to do outside today, so that's OK with me. I think we'll get rain here tomorrow and/or Sunday, so it will cool down a bit then.
Ard came by after her lunch with my neighbor, Brownie, who was released from the hospital about noon. Ard still volunteers there every Friday, so she took Brownie to lunch and then brought her home. So Ard and I had a nice visit, although a short one.
Not much else to report. I'm expecting Bill late Sunday afternoon. He'll be coming from Oxford, AL, near Birmingham where the SIUE softball team is participating in a tournament. He'll be here Sunday night and perhaps Monday night. If he goes up to Oxford on Monday and plans to come back here for the night, I might go up there with him. Otherwise, I'll stay home as my cleaning ladies will be here early on Tuesday a.m.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. I'm up late this morning. I've finished breakfast and read the morning paper and am trying to decide what I'll do with the rest of the day. It's a bit cloudy and might rain later on.
I have plenty of yard work I could do, mostly raking up leaves and taking them down to the curb. My flower beds need weeding and the azaleas need to be trimmed of dead limbs, etc. I'm just not much in the mood for that today--and I have a whole bag of new library books that I brought home after lunch with Tim and Kris, and Kroger shopping. I'm sure I'll probably goof off most of the day and hope to remember to watch the Kentucky Derby this afternoon.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn...hope you can find a solution to driving in the city, but probably too close to stay overnight somewhere and get through the city right after morning rush hour?
Beautiful day here today, and I hope to get my hanging baskets fixed and up. Last frost date here is May 10, but I have already bought my white geraniums. They aren't as plentiful here as the red, and last year I didn't find them when I went looking.
Yesterday, I got 6 windows washed and the curtains for those washed and back up. I was tired last night, believe me, and had to put a cold pack on my back.
I've got beef and broccoli asian style in the crock pot for dinner tonight and the bed changed and those sheets in the wash. Always seem to have a lot of laundry in the spring and summer when we're working outside.
jane
Sue, I slept late too. I was up early most of the week + had 2 sleepless nights. But I have breakfasted, read the paper and my SS lesson, so am not doing too bad. John went out early and put in a small fence around our new azaleas & spread some extra mulch. Then he swept & hosed out the garage and it looks wonderful. The irrigation guy is supposed to come today, but he isn't very reliable as to when he comes. Speaking of which, the dryer man didn't show yesterday! He was at the Vet's hospital all day for an annual exam and spaced his appt with me, so he is supposed to come Monday. We'll see.
I need to note down all the stuff we are donating for tax purposes before we take stuff to Goodwill. That will take a while. Otherwise, I don't have many plans for the day. I've done about as much as I have energy for this week.
It's a little cloudy here too although the rain is to go north. Tomorrow, we have a 30% chance of rain. I hope it doesn't mess up the Quail Hollow golf tournament in Charlotte. I hope to watch the Derby too. I need to go in and tape it.
Jane, you just posted as I was going to. I bet things look nice at your house with clean windows and pretty hanging baskets. I like the hanging baskets but we don't have anywhere to hang them. I hope your back is better today.
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
There used to be a flight from here to Portland but it was discon tinued last year. If we could fly the kids would make arrangements to pick us up but no flight and Freckles goes with us too. I could take her on the plae as a Service dog if necessary, she does have Service Dog Velcro pieces for her vest that we don't use except when necessary to get her into certain places like the timeshare at Sunriver. If we were to fly from Eugene it would be half way to Portland already. That's out.
Marilyn...guess you’re left to drive. The airlines have really messed up the schedules and charge a fortune for those they do have.
Sharon....could you take photos of the things you’re donating, instead of writing it all down?
We’ve worked outside this afternoon, and we’re both beat.
Jane, I suppose I could have but it never occurred to me. We loaded the car to the gills and took it to Goodwill this afternoon.
The irrigation man did come this afternoon just as we got home and got it all up and going for the year. 3 sprinkling heads needed replacing. I think those great big mowers the landscapers use play havoc with them, but there's nothing I can do about it.
Marilyn, that is a shame that there are no flights. Is there a plane or a bus?
I've got spaghetti sauce and meatballs simmering for dinner, but even though I slept in, I'm still tired and my back is still hurting. So spaghetti was easy for dinner. Added some fresh basil to it too.
Not much else going on. Sharon
Sherry you have been working too hard. :2funny: Flights ARE planes. Buses cost as much as a flight they are private buses.
I got a bus from Chicago to Indianapolis for $11 last summer. They are called Mega Busses and are very comfortable and you can get tickets online. Maybe they don't have those in your area. Lori told me about the one I took as she had taken it a couple times. I went back and reread my post. I meant to say a train or bus. :-[
We had a wonderful youth Sunday at church today. The little ones sang, the seniors gave talks about their church experience, we had several musical performances that were absolutely great. I was so impressed by the young people our church is leading.
It's still sunny and bright here despite the forecast for afternoon showers.
Our church's Vacation Bible school has the theme of Rampage River Week (or similar) and they asked for 15 Christmas trees of all sizes for their forest and camp chairs among a lot of other things, so we took in a 4 ft. tree that we use out on our covered entry and 2 camp chairs. We had to carry them up 2 flights of stairs to where they were storing everything! Not fun. However, it's good to know the little ones will be benefiting. Leyton, our ggrand went to a VBS last summer and learned so much and he was only 5 then. I hope he goes again this summer. Nothing else going on here. Sharon
Good afternoon, Buddies. I've been to Sunday School and Church with Olyne. Our children's classes, K through H. S. did the program--and very ably at that. The teachers they have are all volunteers and the kids did a superb job.
It's nice and sunny here today, might get up to high 70's and possibly 80*. I'm expecting Bill to arrive about 5:30-6:00. I'm taking him over to Shaky's for pizza this evening and will cook salmon and other goodies tomorrow evening. I want him to take me to the car wash tomorrow and hopefully over to Tammy's home after the car is clean. She lives in a neighborhood across the freeway from the car wash. She has been home from Aspen for a few days now. She had to have foot surgery while out there.
Not much else going on here today. More reading of library books and right now I'm watching my Carolina Gamecocks play baseball against #5 Ole Miss. So far at the top of the 7th inning, Carolina is ahead 5-3. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a win for Carolina!
I need to cut up a cantelope and put it into the fridge to chill. We'll probably eat some for tomorrow's breakfast or lunch. I have a few errands I would like Bill to help me with, so we'll probably do that tomorrow, too. I think he'll be leaving on Wednesday, but don't know for sure. I'm supposed to play bridge with lunch at the University Club at 11:00 and then play bridge after that. He's going up to Oxford, AL, to attend a soft ball tournament with his SIUE softball team participating. I'll know more about that this evening when we eat at Shakey's.
Sharon, it sounds like the Mega Bus situation might be a good one for Marilyn if they have something like that where she and Keith live. We had a Youth Service today, too. The kids from pre-school, Kindergarten, and all grades 1-12 gave short presentations. Lots of folks were in attendance to see their kiddies perform!
Jane, I hope you both have a nice quiet and cool afternoon inside after all that outside work!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
It's been a quiet Sunday here too. Ray went for a ride on his Terra Trike, and then called me from the Brewery, and I drove down and joined him ...with a diet Pepsi for me. :2funny: He then rode home and then we both went over by car to see the new Veterans Memorial that's finally about done. They did a nice job with it.
Then out to DQ...which was very busy....you can tell it's hot weather in the rural midwest when the DQ has a long drive through line....so I went in and we had some dipped in chocolate cones. First time this warm weather. It's 80 here today....so we've gone from winter to summer.
jane
Not much spring here, either. In the mid80s now, and then to be in the upper 80s by the end of the week - adding in the summer humidity. Oh, well.
The MegaBus is really pretty good. Our daughter has ridden on one, very successfully (like Sharon).
Hope everybody has a good week coming up!
We don't have those here. They look more like a small bus shaped like a van. The handicapped buses look the same. We don't even have buses running the towns except for Dial A ride. North Bend and Coos bay are two very small towns connected to each other. the population in North Bend is under 10,000. about the same in Coos Bay
Hello, Every Buddy. Bill took me to the car wash and now my car is squeaky clean. Then we went to a place that sells sporting goods, sneakers, clothes, etc. and I just walked around and looked at everything. He usually buys something there, but didn't see any thing he'd liked or needed, so no purchases.
When we came home, I made the tomato aspic I'm taking to the Women's luncheon tomorrow. Bill (at least I hope) will attend with me. Every circle member (we have 5 circles) will bring a dish for pot luck, so I think we'll have a good variety of food. I'm thinking my tomato aspic will be the only one there!
Bill is communicating by phone with employees at SIUE about things that need to be finished while he is away--and he's using his computer for that kind of thing, too.
We wanted to go visit my friend, Tammy, who is home recuperating from major surgery on her leg, but she told me that she wasn't feeling up to visitors today. I won't be able to go to see her tomorrow if she's feeling better as I have to attend that Circle luncheon. And Bill will leave here on Wednesday about 9:00 a.m. Hopefully she'll feel enough better to talk on the phone in a day or two.
It's a lovely sunny day here. It's now too warm this afternoon to do much weed pulling today, so I think I'll read until time to start dinner this evening.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn, I've never been to Oregon so didn't realize how small your town is. It's a shame they don't have a shuttle or something to Eugene so you could fly from there.
Sue, you and Bill have been busy. Enjoy your luncheon tomorrow.
I went to the vet to donate a dog crate and some towels for the shelter and also made an appt for Bunny tomorrow, but after looking at the calendar, I'm going to have to change it since the rug cleaner is coming. The dryer guy did come this morning and took care of that and I asked him if he could do some other handyman jobs so waiting for an estimate and date from him.
I also went to HT to take advantage of the super double coupons and then to CVS, but they didn't have what I wanted, then to the library to pick up the church book, WALK TO BEAUTIFUL by Jimmy Wayne. I had hoped it would be a small book but it's medium. I have to have it finished by next Monday. I guess I'll have to give up some of my TV shows. Sharon
We're home and it's still summertime here....in the 80s...so guess Spring was about 2 days long this year.
We had a long wait at the dealership, so glad that's good for, I hope, many miles.
jane
Hi everybody...warm in Texas...getting my walk in early AM...my kids and some of my grandkids will be here for Mother's Day..looking forward to that..they are doing most of the cooking...plan a roast for Sunday after church.....Jane are you getting a new vehicle?.....Hi to any looking in...Darlene
Darlene....my husband got a new vehicle. Now to try and figure out all the "bells and whistles." And there are a lot of them.
Hot here, too, Darlene. 80 is hot for here in May.
jane
I also traded my 2012 for 2018....Silverado....lots bells and whistles hat I don't need...even a warning when you turn your vehicle off to check backseat ..like for kids..lol.....When My kids were small..sure didn't need a reminder for them....of course my insurance went up to.....Darlene
Nothing exciting here. We haven't had much spring here, either, although more than you did, jane. Supposed to be near 90 by the end of the week. Oh, well - that's why we have a/c.
I'd like to have some of the new bells and whistles, but not enough to get a new car. I'm assuming that the one I have will be the last one. Played duplicate tonight. The hands were strange ones. I certainly had a lot with only 5-6 points. Even so, we finished in the middle, but no MP.
Good Tuesday morning.
Only thing I have today is a haircut at 11:00.
Rains to come tonight into tomorrow, again.
Jane
Nice to have a new car/truck, but I'm really happy with my Avalon and figure it will be my last car too with only 35,000 miles on it.
High 70's today and then up to about 90 Thurs or Fri. Crazy.
The community landscapers finally got our grass cut and trimmed but it will probably take another couple cuttings to look good.
The rug guy is here and is also spot cleaning the sofa cushion Bunny has claimed. She dripped on it after her first aspiration. I try to keep a dog cover over that end, but she scoots it off sometimes.
Because of the rug cleaning, Bunny's appt is moved to Thurs. I have a lab appt and a hair cut on Friday. Nothing scheduled for the rest of the day or tomorrow. TTYL Sharon
Hi Buddies. My cleaning ladies were more than an hour and a half late--due to training some new cleaning ladies--and I was worried about getting to the Women of the Church luncheon at 11:30. We did make it in time, nice crowd there and enough men/husbands so that Bill wasn't uncomfortable. And the bonus is, I don't have to cook this evening. We'll be having sandwiches and fruit, plus a glass of wine! Bill is leaving tomorrow morning about 8:30 to go up to Oxnard or maybe it's Oxford, AL, for that softball tournament his U. is playing in.
The luncheon had so many dishes it was hard to choose just a small smidge of many. All were salads and quite a variety. The program was led by our co-pastor, Kathy, and she did a really good job of winding up this years group of programs.
Afterwards, Bill took me by my bank to withdraw some money for the next week or so. Tim will be glad that job is done for a while as well as Bill taking me to the car wash yesterday. So my car is clean and I have some cash for a couple of weeks.
I've started a good book by David Baldacci, _Hour Game_ and am going out on the deck to read some more before time to fix supper.
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sherry I did discover there is a bus to Portland and to Eugene that runs a few days a week. Eugene is not quite half way to Portland. Keith's boys and families are now living in Vancouver Washington which is just over the bridge from Portland. However Keith doesn't want to spend the $$ for round trip fare for both of us to go on the bus. He won't admit that but I know how he doesn't like to spend $$ if there is another way.
I finally got him to sign the Durable Power of Attorney last week, When I texted Craig he texted back "Good Job" made me laugh. Now I have to take it to the county courthouse in Coquille, to have it recorded, I will do that when I take Freckles to her Vet in Coquille and kill two birds in the same trip.
Marilyn, Hooray! for the legal stuff. I know that's a great relief. It might even be worth having to drive through Portland. :thumbup:
Good job, Marilyn!
Sue...nice visit with your Bill.
I planted some white geraniums outside today to bring some color to the landscaping there that's basically various shades of green.
Tomorrow is bridge, and I'm looking forward to that.
jane
Storms overnight and some heavy rain, but all is clear and bright this morning.
Have laundry in and I'm looking forward to going to bridge in about a half hour.
Have a good Wednesday!
jane
lMarilyn, that is great about the POA. Not so great that he won't agree to the bus. I think I would tell him if he wants to go up there, then he should be willing to pay the bus fee. If you had an accident in the heavy Portland traffic, it would cost a lot more, not to mention your peace of mind.
Jane, sounds like you have finally arrived to spring or summer. I bet your beds look nice with the white geraniums. Hope you get good cards today.
I'm off to the dentist in a bit. Then will drop off all the wool sweaters and some shirts at the cleaners and stop at Publix for just a few things. Will do the rest of the shopping Friday or Sat at HT since they have a $15 off coupon.
Not a lot going on here. Sharon
It's already 5:00 and time for the local news. Bill left this morning about 9:00 and arrived in Oxford, AL, about 10:45. He called to let me know he was there and hoping to check into his hotel early. He'll be up there 2 or 3 days depending on whether the SIUE team wins or loses.
I've just putzed around today--did a few chores, but mostly finished one library book and started another. Having Bill here Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday was nice, but did keep me busier than I usually am. I've missed my daily walks and am behind on laundry. Bridge was canceled for today as our 98 y.0. had another fall and she had arranged to be the hostess at the University Club today--so it was postponed. I needed the day to catch up with household chores, but mostly I didn't do much except fix my breakfast and lunch and read! Right now I'm reading CHEAP SHOT, a Robert B. Parker mystery, but written by Ace Atkins--so that must mean Robert B. Parker may be ill or deceased! I should finish it before bedtime.
It was sunny and pleasant here today, but pretty warm. I still haven't felt the need to start my AC, though.
I hope you've all had a nice day with pleasant weather.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. It's almost 11:00 here. I've a load of wash in the dryer and need to do another load of wash. I've been out to walk and its HOT! Going to reach 90* today according to our weather man/girl (we have both!). It's already edging up out there.
I'm planning to move some things around in my fridge--put cantelope in a smaller container and discard some tomato aspic after I eat some for lunch. I'll have to read one of my paper backs this afternoon as I've read all 5 of last week's books from the library.
My cleaning ladies were here on Tuesday when Bill and I went to the Lady's potluck luncheon. I took tomato aspic and brought most of it home. I'm going to eat one more serving with my lunch today and throw out the rest. It tastes good, but I'm tired of it now. After the luncheon, Bill took me to my bank which is near the church and I was able to withdraw "walking around" money for the next week or so. Tim will be glad to hear that as going to the bank is an extra stop when we go to lunch, library, and Kroger on Friday.
Have a nice day, Buddies, and I hope it isn't too hot where you're living!
Sue
It's hot here, too, Sue - high 80s the rest of the week. It's beginning to sound like the "phone-in" summer forecast - hot, hazy, humid. Not too humid or hazy yet, but soon.
Margaret will come over this afternoon (in time for us to go to supper). She's bringing hanging pots for my deck, and do other stuff for me. Tomorrow morning, we're heading out to spend the weekend in SC. We're having lunch with a friend in Aiken, then on to spent Friday night and Saturday with Sarah & Carson in Bluffton (near Hilton Head). Sunday morning, we'll head up to Charleston to spend the day with Paul & Katherine. Then come back here on Monday (probably stopping in Atlanta on the way home to see Matt & Clair). Lots of grandchildren for Mother's Day. Sue (my daughter, not SCF Sue ;)) will be joining us for part of the trip - we can't visit her children without her. :2funny: It's supposed to be in the low 90s over there, but with humidity only about 50% (not too bad).
Mothers or not - I hope we all have a good weekend!
That sounds like a wonderful weekend, Mary. I was going to ask you to stop by here for a visit since you are somewhat in the neighborhood, but it sounds like you have too many places to go in too many directions. I wish I could see some of my kids or grands, but it's only 2 weeks till we go up to Brian's for the family get together.
We're going out to eat with our neighbors Sunday late afternoon and of course, church.
I just got back from taking Bunny to the vet to have her "drained". She took out 60 cc which is quite a lot. They did't have to sedate her this time.
I had 2 handymen here today to do some caulking and to fix the closet install to allow the stairs to come down from the attic. That was necessary so the inspector could inspect the AC installation.
Sue, you are a readaholic!! It's a shame you have to throw out your tomato aspic, but a little goes a long way. I'm not very fond of it. I'm going to go in and read and see if I can get my book finished for church book club. I'm over halfway through it.
It's high 80's here and supposed to be 90 tomorrow. I could do without that. 80 is good, 90 is too much.
Have a good day. Sharon
Thanks for the invitation, Sharon. If we ever get near Charlotte, I'll let you know. It's not close enough to our "track" on this trip. Who knows where the next one will take us??? :thumbup:
We just had very short, severe bit of weather blow through. Thunder, huge rain drops (maybe some hail), and about 0.5" of rain - all in about 15 minutes. Temperature dropped about 15*. Wow!
Hello Girls:
Regarding getting access to cash money------One of the "perks" of living here at
Williamsburg is that every Wednesday they go to the bank and they will cash checks for us.
JOY
Evening, Sue, Sharon, Joy, Mary
Mary...have a great weekend!
I hope Ginny Ann and Jeanne are ok.
We’ve had an outdoors day. I raked out an area where I’d planted ivy from the house where I grew up. They’d didn’t clean that out when they did the yard and gardens, so I did it today. Then Ray and I went looking for flowers. We drove 20 miles to an Amish greenhouse, but they were closed for Ascension Day. So, we came back and went to another place I tend to forget about, because it’s also in the country. We got some plants and then back to the greenhouse here in town and got impatient...about the only flower that works in our shady back yard.
Nothing else much new here. I’m tired tonight.
Jane
Mary, we had the same short severe storm pass through right after dinner. Remember that the welcome mat is always out if you can come.
Jane, I love impatiens, but our yard is too sunny for them. I bet you're exhausted after all that yard work and planting.
I went in to read my book about 3:00 or so and fell sound asleep and didn't wake until 6:15!! Very unusual for me, but I've had to get up early and have so many appts lately. But because of the nap, I'm still awake at 1:00. Grrrrr!
Joy, that is a nice amenity for you to get checks cashed without having to go to the bank. The nearest BOA that we use is in Fort Mill, but fortunately, they have an ATM in the shopping strip next to us, so I can deposit checks or get cash on my grocery runs.
Jane, you're right that we haven't seen a post from either Ginny or Jeanne lately. Check in, Gals.ll
Sharon
Good afternoon, Buddies. Tim came by about 10:15. We returned my library books and I checked out 6 more, so should be set for next week. We went to an early lunch at (?) forget the name. I had a cup of loaded potato soup and a yummy green salad with lots of veggies. He had a loaded baked potato. We'd come home from Kroger first so I could put away the things that needed the freezer and refrigerator. He is driving somewhere to check out some things he thinks he can sell on E-Bay. He and Kris are picking Ard and me up on Sunday a.m. about 10:45 so that we can eat at a restaurant before church is out and every place is super crowded.
Not much else going on here today. I'm going to lie down on my bed and read shortly and will go out on the deck when the sun moves away from the deck--probably about 4:00.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I got an new student in my Tai Chi class today. Slowly but surely the word is getting out and new people are coming, I have 11 students now. The new lay gave me a wonderful compliment today. She loves the way I teach and doesn't want to go to anther class she has asked me about attending in the afternoon earlier. She prefers to come to my class as the the afternoon class is taught by a different instructor, and is the one I attend. This is Tai chi for Seniors ad is called Tai chi for Better Balance so we aren';t doen't some of the complex movements.
Yesterday Freckles and I went to the Coos Bay Head start school to do a presentation of Responsible pet ownership and Safety. The little ones mostly love the see the dogs, so the lesson is short then the dogs do some tricks and we tell them about our dogs and let the kids pet them.I always tell them that Freckles is a an Australian Cattle dog also called a Blue Heeler, and is supposed to head cows and sheep but we don't have any cows or sheep at my house so she herds my 5 cats.
Marilyn, I didn't realize Freckles was a Blue Heeler. My son-in-law, Randy, worked at his first job after he and Sue married managing a herd of show Angus for a guy in NC. He had a couple of Blue Heelers (sequentially) to help him. They are really good dogs. Glad to hear you class is going so well I'd love to be taking it, too.
Sharon, We're staying in the Hampton Inn right next door to the Sun City in Bluffton. That is a huge complex! Haven't seen anything of Bluffton yet - we got here about 6 this evening.
Sue, glad you and Tim got your errands run. He does take such good care of you.
jane, take it easy. I wish I could have impatiens. I love them, but it gets way too hot on my deck for them.
Joy, it's good to have that check-cashing service. Our bus takes folks to near-by banks and other errands a couple of days a week.
Hi to Jeanne, Darlene, and Ginny Ann - and our lovely lurkers.
Good morning, Buddies. I'm up early this morning, just can't seem to sleep later anymore. It's sunny already here and expecting higher temperatures today. I need to eat breakfast and get out for my walk before the temperature gets up much higher. Right now, it's still pleasant.
I'll probably start another C. J. Box novel after my walk. I finished the other one last night. The ranger had special duty in the Aspen district, had to leave his family at home, and lots of difficulties while there.
I'll do a little weeding and leaf raking if I can get some energy going early. Afternoons are just too hot for that kind of work.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Marilyn, I'm so glad your class has taken off. What a nice compliment from the lady. I'm sure the kids loved the presentation and the chance to pet all the dogs.
Mary, I know that Hampton Inn well. I took Weight Watchers classes there and that's where we put the kids up when they visited as we only had one guest room. Enjoy Bluffton. It is a funky, arty type place that is fun to visit. If you see the Bluffton UMC, that was our church down there. It's across from the historical Episcopal church. The food is great there too or at least Bluffton & Hilton Head.
Sue, you're right about doing yard work in the morning now. It is supposed to be 92 here today. I slept in, ate, read the paper and my SS lesson before getting dressed, so by the time I got outside it was really oppressive. I did fill the sunflower seed feeder and watered and deadheaded some plants. I had intended to plant some more flowers, but it was just too
hot for that.
I had a nice surprise delivered from Brian this morning. A beautiful white & yellow flower arrangement along with a box of Russell Stover chocolates! Signed: from my favorite son! He's such a hoot.
I have been running so hard all week that I'm planning on relaxing today. Hope everyone else is enjoying some down time too. Sharon
Marilyn....sounds as if your class is coming along splendidly..
Yesterday, another cold, rainy day I went with Kathy to a nursery owned by a woman with three children who are all in powered wheelchairs with some forms of muscular dystrophy. Josh, the oldest, is their hosta and other plants specialist. I don’t know what the other boy does...he was there, but not interacting much with the customers like Josh does. The girl, believe it or not, graduated from college with a dance major...and teaches dance....from her wheelchair. She’s also the only one married. The mother finally divorced the father....their place was so run down, and her folks owned a farm and built her and the kids a new nursery and home on a highway that is paved and much easier to find than that old farm.
Believe me, you leave there grateful for your health!
It’s same ol here....50s and raining. We did get the coral bells I bought planted and
Ray got his wildflower seeds in the bed our yard guy tilled Friday.
Jane
You're right, Jane about being grateful. I can't imagine having 3 kids in wheelchairs, but how wonderful the girl has done so well and the one boy has found his niche. Sounds like your plantings are coming along.
We went to SS & church. It was graduation Sunday as well as Mother's Day. We had a number of graduates to be proud of. Since then, Lori called, and I am expecting Brian to soon. We are going out to dinner with our neighbors later.
I hope you all are having a good day. Sharon
Stormy overnight here...again.
I need to call the local clinic at 8:00 and see when we can get the shingles shot.
Not much else going on....body doesn’t like this weather.
Jane
Jane---
Just a tip-----Recently, when my GP ordered a shingles shot he told me to go to
Walgreens for it ---would be much cheaper than if I got it at the Clinic (where he is
a physician). You might look into that.
Joy
Joy, I thought Medicare paid for it.???? I got one about 10 or 11 yrs ago, but I think they have a new one out now.
We're supposed to hit 92 today! Way to early for that. But then we have rain forcast tonight, Tues, & Wed. Whoopee
I just got back from getting my bone scan but won't know anything for a while.
I'm almost finished with my book for church book club tonight, so finishing it is top priority this afternoon.
We had a wonderful dinner last night. I had the Mother's Day special which was a filet mignon with some lobster pieces, hollandaise sauce, asparagus and browned potatoes.. So yummy.! I hope the rest of you had a nice day too. Sharon
Joy....our Clinic called and told Ray to go to the drug store for it, too! They (the Clinic) apparently doesn't know what the cost is (seems odd), and that insurance doesn't cover it. My neighbor got it...the new one...and he was told Medicare doesn't cover it...which seems odd, but that his supplement...Tri Care would. I don't think our Supplement will cover anything Medicare doesn't, but we'll get the shots anyway. Ray called our pharmacy...there are 3 in town...and they won't have any until end of week. Jonathan said it's flying off the shelves.
Who'd guess the doctors are sending us to the pharmacies for medicines!!
I've been to WalMart, but need to go back for another 4" fan. I have one on my night stand for those night time "flushes" and I want one for downstairs, too.
jane
Hi Buddies....I had a wonderful Mothers Day weekend..all 4 of my kids were here plus some of the grandkids..we all went to church together and dinner..before some of them had to leave...was blessed just st to be together...of course. Flowers and other gifts...now the fun of remaking 4 beds...after laundry is done...Hi to any looking in..Darlene
Good (almost) afternoon, Buddies. I slept late this morning and haven't accomplished much. I have one load of wash in the dryer with some damp towels waiting to go in when the lighter things are dry. Tim came by as usual to check up on me and we made a date for our usual Friday lunch out, library visit, and Kroger shopping. He's really a HUGE help to me and I'm very thankful he lives nearby and is so willing to help me.
I had a phone call last night from the V.P. of our garden club. She and another board member have arranged for our final meeting of the year. It will be held at the University Club tomorrow, so I've been notified to call our District President who lives in Opelika (near where Tim lives) as well as other Garden Club members. It would have been nice to get this information before last weekend, but I'm used to these last minute messages. Now I'll have to be on the phone this afternoon when I'd rather be lying down on my bed with my library book!
Tim and Kris took Ard and me out to lunch yesterday. We had a good time and I was pretty full when I came home. I finished a Jayne Ann Krentz novel about people living near Phoenix, but in a mostly touristy area. Not much different from her other novels about that area. Some mystery and always a villain! I prefer her Paper Backs under the "Amanda Quick" label. I think the plots in those are more plausible.
I have changed the water in my outdoor bird water bowl and later on when the sun is behind the trees I'll go out on my deck and read. I'm in the first third of a Baldacci murder mystery and will probably finish it sometime today.
Bob paid into a Tri-Care for Life fund after he retired so that if he pre-deceased me, I'd have Medicare plus the Tri-Care for Life to pay for my meds. It's really been a plus for me. I don't know if all military veterans can do that, but those that do really help their spouses when they become widows or widowers. I still have to pay for some things, but much of it is discounted by his pre-payment plan.
Not much else going on here. It's too hot to do anymore than the watering I've done this morning. I'll probably have to do more in the morning.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Re the shingles shot - I got one a number of years ago. But my rheumatologist told me a couple of months ago about a new one that I should get. AND he recommended that I wait a year until I get it. He never recommended a drug the first year it was out, just in case some unforeseen problems developed. I'm sure he'll see that I get it when he deems it necessary and appropriate. When we got ours before, we got it at Walgreens, and there was no out-of-pocket cost (medicare and a supplementary insurance).
We got home about 4:30 this afternoon. What a great weekend. We got to spend time with three of the six grandchildren (and their partners) and had some great meals. Sharon, our special meal in Bluffton (Okatie -right ouside Sun City) was at an Italian place called Nonna Rosa - fabulous meal!! And our meal out in Charleston was at a really shack-y looking place called The Wreck, right on the water of Shem Creek (famous for its restaurants). Really good local (of course) seafood. And our trip home was uneventful - the best kind. Everybody's home safe and sound.
There was an all-time high record-breaking temperature here today - 92* - breaking the old 130-year-old record of 90. But only in the 80s next week, with chance of showers almost every day. Margaret brought me hanging baskets and a couple of hibiscus plants for my deck, so they'll like having some real rain to get settled in.
Good to be home.
Jane, MaryZ, etc.
I went back in my checkbook re: the Walgreen's shingles shot. I got it in May, 2017
and the cost was $47.00. Do not know what it would have been at the Clinic, but
was very glad my doc. recommended Walgreen's.
Joy
Morning, Gals...
I think we may have a mostly dry day today...a nice change.
Usual chores....laundry, etc.
Have a good Tuesday!
Jane
87 degrees here at 10:46------going up to 93 tonight. And it is only MAY. :(
We were in the low 90's the past 3 days, but dropped to low 80's today with rain and to continue both all week. I did get a few new flowers planted this morning. Had to pulll out the ones from my poinsetta plant, but I planted them to satisfy John. I also cleaned & filled 2 hummer feeders.
Otherwise I have been on the phone or other things related to John's sister and husband. Her busband's sister & family are coming in tomorrow to pack up and move them to an apartment in Hubbard , Iowa near them so they can watch over them. They both are suffering from dSementia and are unhappy about moving, but I guess are resigned now. Lori, who lives in Chicago, is going to go over tomorrow to see them off and have dinner with them.She is the only one close enough to go right now. In addition to that, his younger sister has just had 2 surgeries for BC, an aggressive one, but caught early. Then yesterday her husband collapsed and had to be take to the hospital with a so-far undiagnosed infection. Then he went into A-fib last night. He has had multiple stents put in his arteries and is a diabetic, so this may be the final blow for him. I swear that it never rains but pours.
Darlene, Sue, & Mary, it sounds like you had wonderful Mother's Days. Mary, I think I have eaten at that restaurant on Shem creek. Is it well-known for coconut shrimp? Brian took us there once iff it's the same place. Somehow, in the south, the shackiest looking waterfront restaurants have the best food.
I went to church book club last night and we had an interesting discussion. Are any of you familiar with Jimmy Wayne, the country singer? It's a story of his life beginning with home abuse, foster homes, homelessness, etc and yet he has made a name for himself thanks to a ccouple who took him in in HS and cared for him and loved him. Unusual book.
I need to get going. My cleaning girl just left and I've had requsts for pictures of John to display at his party from the kids, so need to get looking. Sharon
I don't know the current temperature, but it has been softly raining for about 20 minutes and is already a bit cooler than when I walked in my neighborhood. I stayed up late to watch a movie that didn't start until 11:00, so I am moving VERY slowly today. I've had several e-mails about tomorrow's final garden club meeting at the University Club. I wasn't consulted about any of the details and the location was changed and other officers didn't consult me about the plans--I'm glad this will be my last meeting in which I'm "supposed" to be in charge!
Our Sec/Treasurer has been a long time member and no matter what other leaders propose, she always has the last say. She has nominated a young woman who has joined us recently for President--and I'm sure we will approve the nomination, although I think I might have been consulted. The young woman seems like a nice person, but I think will be mostly influenced by the Sec/treasurer.
The rain has stopped and it's definitely a bit cooler here which is certainly appreciated. No need to turn my AC on as ceiling fans in every room except bathrooms keep the temperature very nicely regulated.
I hope you are all having a good day--and not working too hard! I am planning to loaf the rest of the day as I stayed up WAY too late last night!
Sue
Sharon, I think Paul said this place was fairly new. The menu was a mimeographed page that you marked your choices on, and was only shrimp, scallops, oysters, and fish, singly or in combination, grilled or fried. Definitely a limited menu. And it wasn't one of those up near the main road. I have eaten at some of the others, though - all good!
I had one nap this morning (and missed Silver Sneakers), and may get in another one this afternoon - getting caught up from the busy weekend.
I’m tired tonight, but the end is in sight for the last of the spring house cleaning.
Tomorrow is my day “offâ€.....bridge day. 😇
I bought some 4†fans at WalMart. I need one by my bedside and bought two more to have on my end tables where I sit in the family room and front “parlor.†They make the hot flashes more tolerable.
Jane
Gilbert and his lady are coming up from Ca Friday night for the weekend, I have been very busy getting the house in order and the spare room. Sonja has som scent allergies so I amd trying to be careful about that, however I do use Tide with downy and that has an sctong scent. I haven't asked her if that will bother her. I am really glad they have decided to come up for a visit. He told me there had planned to surprise me for Mother's day but she wanted to be home with her two sons.
Anyway I have been here to read and not post. I have been doing one room at a time in between take Freckles for walks going to Tai Chi and teaching Tai chi as well. Tomorrow and Thursday Freckles and i will be visiting a residential facility and the hospital.
I made a real booboo this morning. I thought this was the 4th Wed instead of the 3rd so thought I had bridge! I got up early, dressed and went to the golf club and there was no one there! I called John to see which Wed it was and he told me the 3rd, so I turned around and went home!! It was pouring down rain too! I checked my calendar and sure enough I didn't have anything scheduled for today. I've had so much going on that I just had it in my mind that it was bridge day. Oh well, no harm except to deprive me of an hour's sleep!
Sue, you should have stood up to that gal in Garden Club. If I were President of something I would want to be in charge. Maybe you should warn the younger gal. It started cooling down here yesterday and is a decent temp.
Mary, I don't blame you for napping and catching up after such a busy weekend. It sounds like that was a different restaurant but I bet it was good with fresh fish & seafood right out of the water.
Marilyn, I don't know how you find time to do everything! I know you will enjoy Gilbert's visit though. By the way, both Tide & Downy have "FREE" versions with no scent. They come in white bottles. That's what I use.
I think I'll do some laundry this afternoon. The house is clean. I do need to clean out a couple drawers though.
Jane, I hope you have good cards today. Glad the spring cleaning is done. I'm so glad I have a cleaning girl to help me with mine.
Have a good day. Sharon
Sue....sounds like the Secy-Treasurer is the Decision Maker, and the other Officers go along with it. It sounds as if they turned the President’s job into being their assistant...call these people and tell them what WE have decided.
Sharon....I have to post a weekly appt list on a white board on the fridge so we know where to be when.
Marilyn...nice Gilbert is coming up.
Beautiful morning here. Ray’s been to the barber, and now he’s at the golf course. I’ll be headed there in an hour or so for lunch and bridge. Tough day, huh!
The Garden Club luncheon was the usual boring event due to the Sec/Treas. monopolizing every word. Our District Director who lives nearby in Opelika was our guest, but didn't speak, either, as there was no opportunity for anyone except the Sec/Treas. I will never accept another elected or appointed position there (just as the 2 previous Presidents have done). At least my lunch was tasty! Our last President hasn't attended a meeting since I was elected. I'm sure she was fed up, too.
I've been doing laundry and out to walk already. I have one load of wash in the dryer and plan to start another in the washer so that I can get it dry before time to go to bridge at Olyne's. Terri is picking me up about 12:15.
I hope you all have a good day. Jane, you are right about the Sec/Treas. She is a long term member and is accustomed to having her way. When we start the new year in October, I will only attend meetings which have programs that interest me. We did vote to invite 2 young sisters who are college students to become members, but they weren't there yesterday as they are having exams now. I don't know how long they will last as members. If I were a young woman and exposed to this bossy B+++h, I don't think I'd take precious time out of my schedule to attend, either!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I apologize for the griping. It is "not nice" as my Grandmother used to tell us when we were young girls. However, this forum seems to be the only place I can gripe without causing hard feelings!
Sue
Surely has been quiet in here. I guess we're all busy - or in the "spring doldrums" - or something. I skipped swimming this morning. My back has been killing me. Plus, I'm fending off a UTI and taking AZO, with it's obvious yellowing side-effect - so I thought it was best not to get in the pool.
It's lovely and cool here this morning. Our area has had a lot of brief, hard rains the last couple of days - which have mostly skipped over my place. Still it's cloud this morning. Instead of the squirrel, I've been fending off mockingbirds. They like the mealyworms I put out for the bluebirds, and I don't find feeding everybody like that. But mockingbirds are territorial, and I'm afraid they'd keep the bluebirds away. Oh, well - it keeps me busy.
Enjoy some spring, Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. I'm in a better mood this morning--and am trying to forget the Garden Club mess. Bridge was nice yesterday except that Terri had what looked like a rash on her arms--she'd been working outside the past few days. Peggy, who is a nurse, took one look at the arms and said "I think you have the shingles!". So Terri went to the doctor and we played without her, alternately to bid in her place and play if the player didn't have to return to the other table. I need to call Terri this morning before Tim gets here for our library, lunch and Kroger shopping date.
Mary, you were posting while I was writing. I hope you can do something to get rid of the mockingbirds. I'm sure the bluebirds feel intimidated by them. I'm sorry about the UTI and missing swimming. Probably best to miss it, though, until the UTI clears up.
It's going to be pretty hot here this afternoon. It's already bright and sunny after our showers late yesterday afternoon. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hot in Texas..having to walk early..Mary I love feeding and watching birds..I have a woodpecker I would like to scare off...Im not seeing bluebirds like usual...wonder if woodpecker is running them off..Have a great weekend..Darlene
Mary, stop putting out the mealy worms for a week or so and maybe the mockingbirds will leave. Other than that, there is nothing you can do. Sorry you have a UTI. Those are no fun. Drink lots of water!
Sue, best to forget the Garden Club fiasco. Hope your friend doesn't have shingles. It could be a poison ivy or allergic reaction too. Enjoy your time with Tim today.
Yesterday was so awful and stressful due to John's sister, but Lori drove over and took them out to dinner last night and tried to calm things down. They took the cats to the Humane Society and had to put the 19 yo to sleep, but they will try to adopt out the other one. Milly was sad but beginning to accept it. They were to leave this morning. They had 2 freezers full of food that they packed up in coolers and Lori was taking it to a mission center in Chiccago this morning.
On top of that, the pet sitter we had scheduled for next weekend can't take Bunny because her husband has come ddown with a staph infection. Fortunately, the kennel we have used down in Lancaster had space for her, so that is good.
My sil is having a hysterectomy today because of a small cancer. She is 87 and has heart problems, so worrying about that. John's other bil is in the hospital with pneumonia & a pulmonary embolism. He has had multiple heart surgeries and is diabetic. I pray everyone lasts through next weekend and that we don't have 2 funerals to attend. How is that for a depressing outlook? But, it is in God's hands and what will be w
ill be. But I have been so looking forward to the family get together next weekend.
It's been rainy and cloudy all week. Yesterday, not much rain, but it looks like we'll get some today again.
Hi to all, forgive my lack of sunshine today. Sharon
My sil came through Ssurgery fine. Pretty good for 87 yo with heart problems.
Sharon
Sharon, so sorry to hear about all your family stress. It seems to happen more and more at our age - but usually not in such bunches. Hugs!
And Hugs to the folks in Santa Fe, Texas - can't believe there's been another school shooting.
Beautiful day here, but arthritis is in a flair up, so this will be short.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Jane
Sorry you're having a flare, jane - No fun for spring. But I guess the changeable weather can bring it on.
Our facility is having a "Spring Fling" festival-type thing in the parking lot today. I probably won't be going, but there should be lots of stuff going on. Except it just started a nice slow rain. I don't know when things are supposed to start, but I'm sure folks have been setting up. The rain certainly doesn't help. As much as I love to see it, I hope it stops soon.
Some of the bluebird babies have fledged. Their colors are not as bright as the parents, and their flying is so funny to watch. They pretty much flip and flop from one perch to another close by. But they do love the food set out. And they're getting too big for the house. This morning, there was one sitting on top, and one hanging onto the side of the box. :smitten:
Did anybody watch the wedding this morning? I didn't, but will undoubtedly see the important parts on the news during the day. And, as Margaret says, wedding are "pass/fail". At the end of the day, if the couple is married, they "pass", no matter what happens.
Happy weekend, Buddies.
And by 9:30 a.m., the sun was out - ramping up the humidity!
Good morning, Mary--and every Buddy looking in. I've had a slow start this morning. Slept until almost 8:00 which is late for me and piddled around reading the news paper and eating breakfast. I have just returned from walking and am planning to read more and hopefully finish the C.J. Box novel about the ranger who has gone to Yellowstone Park for an assignment. It includes lots of information about the geysers and other natural phenomena. More than I wanted to know, although I would have liked to tour Yellowstone when we were living in Albuquerque, but with 2 kids in H.S. and one in Junior high, there was never enough time to do that.
I'm planning on a quiet day. I have a bit of a tummy upset and am going to take it easy.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Morning, Buddies!
It's a beautiful morning here, and nearing 80 already. Like Sue, I need to get out and walk before it gets higher. I do have the sheets in the wash and another two loads for later.
Rain to come tonight into tomorrow, I understand, so joints should feel better after that.
jane
Thanks, Mary, for the hugs. I definitely needed one yesterday. But today is a new day and I'm praying for all good things. My sil is already home and will have a health care person coming in daily for a while. I haven't heard from Milly, the sister who has moved to IA. I imagine she is settling in. We don't have their phone # yet. I hope all is peaceful there. Just realized I hadn't updated about my bil. He did pass away yesterday evening, but he is to be cremated, ashes scattered and no service. So if we do go out, it will be later. What a week!
I loved your description of the BB fledgelings. They are so sweet. I had a squirrel try to climb up my den window this morning to reach the feeder on the top window. I yelled at him and he scampered off. BTW, did you know that the BB's usually have 2 broods and sometimes 3? After the babies are gone for good, try to open the box and clean it out. They often have ants & stuff plus the old nest, so they need it cleaned. Glad the rain cleared off.
Sue, enjoy your book. We went to yellowstone in 1078 with the kids and covered much of the Rocky MTN area as well--CO, WY, Montana, S. Dakota. Later John and I did AZ, NM, Utah, Nevada and some of each end of CA.
Jane, I'm sorry you're hurting today. Are you anywhere near Hubbard, IA (near Ames)? , We will probably be going there sometime this , but we haven't gotten the maps out yet.
We're to have scattered showers today and low 80's, same as the past 3 days!!
I'll probably do one load of laundry left and then read. I'm reading Danielle Steele's THE PERFECT LIFE. It's about a star newscaster. Pretty good. Have a good day. Sharon
Sharon...What a week you’ve had. I hope it all settles down for you now. Hubbard is going to be quite a change for your SIL. I’d not heard of it before, but see it’s very small...population of 830 or so. It’s in the central part of the state, apparently, and I’m in the NE.
Darlene...sounds like summer has come to Texas. Be careful.
Alpiner...how are you doing without oxygen now?
Mary...we don’t seem to get bluebirds here in town....sometimes see them in the country. Right now Baltimore Orioles, cardinals, goldfinches, and an indigo bunting are our colorful ones, with some colorful woodpeckers thrown in.
Sue....I’d do as you are thinking of....go to Garden Club only when a program of interest. That woman would drive me away.
Still working on laundry. I tried a walk, but joints rebelled, and I didn’t get far. Maybe tomorrow. It’s quite humid now and in mid 80s, so House is closed up and ac on.
Jeanne and GinnyAnn....hope you’re both ok.
Good afternoon, Buddies. Olyne picked me up for SS and church. I enjoyed both and was glad I could go. This is a 2 game bridge week. On Tuesday, I'll go to Azalea Place for my once monthly luncheon and bridge afterwards and Wednesday, that group will meet at Olyne's. She had the Thursday group last week. Did I tell you that I did talk to Terri yesterday? She had a Shingles shot at her GP's office and is feeling much better--even went to an investment club meeting.
I made a sandwich and an apple salad for my lunch and ate it outside on my deck. I have started reading a new library book (at least new to me) and will do more of that while it's pretty warm outside. If it gets cooler around supper time, I'll probably walk at least around the block.
Have a nice Sunday, Every Buddy.
Sue
We're having a lazy day. Ray's cooking ....short ribs, bean soup, and meatloaf....and we'll get them into the freezer for quick meals later on.
It's just 60 today, so quite a change from the mid 80s of yesterday. We also had thunderstorms overnight...rain was very much needed. More tonight and tomorrow, I guess.
jane
Jane, Milly lived in Belvidere all her life, so any change will be hard. However Belvidere was very small when shewas growing up. Bigger now with a Dodge plant. The big change will be moving into a very small apt ad leaving her house that they bought when they were first married.
Last week was awful, but we will be going to Brian's on Friday, returning Monday. (Flying), i
I've been hurting a lot for the past week, but the weather has been so rainy, it's no wonder.. And supposed to continue all this week too! I hope it is nice in IL.
How lucky you are that Ray cooks! Nice things for the freezer. I made a tuna pasta salad for dinner tonight. It sounded good and light. I've also done 2 loads of laundry since we got home from church.
We had a lovely confirmation service + Pentecost. A nice finish to last week's chaos.
Sue, glad you were able to go to church today. I play bridge on Wed. and have my final eye appt tomorrow. I finished my book last night and have to look around for another to start.
Jane, we never had many bluebirds in IN, but they are everywhere in SC. I love them. However we don't have any Baltimore orioles except passing through..
Have a good week, everyone. Sharon
Jane I've been off oxygen for several weeks now . I doing good but because of COPD & asthma I get short of breath still . This is an on going condition & will get worse with time . I do what I can do & rest when I have a problem .
Yesterday I was on the freeway going 70mph on a 6% grade I had a flat tire . I managed to drive to the off ramp & turned into a mini mart parking . I called my husband & he came to my rescue , then took my car for a new tire . The tire was still under warranty , so he got a free replacement & paid $25 for a warranty on the new tire . Several people asked me if I needed help , its nice living in a small town !
alpiner, how scary! And what great presence of mind and reflexes to get yourself safely to a place to stop. I get shivers just thinking about it.
Sharon, I hope all goes better for you over the next week and your trip. And that you get some good cards, too.
Sue, I wish good cards to you, too - both times.
jane, Yum, and hooray to have a cook in the family. John cooked outside, and I cooked inside - never getting that mixed up.
We had some thunder this afternoon and about 15 minutes of rain, but it seems to have moved off now
Hope everybody has a good week!
maryz All I could think of was to get the car off the freeway . It is very dangerous to simply pull over to the shoulder & wait for help to come . As a friend said a driver on drugs or alcohol could have ran into my car ! I knew the tire was shot , so it wasn't my main concern . Surviving was !
Alpiner....good end to your tire situation!
Sharon...I join you in the awful pain this past week with the weather changes. Rain again today.
We got the new Shingles shot this morning. One pharmacy was out and the other had 2 shots...so down we went. Our Clinic told us to go to pharmacy to get the shots. Our Part D covered part of the cost. Pharmacist said they hope the shortage will ease by June. This one is a two parter....a second shot 2-6 months after this first one. We'd had the other back in 2006, so glad to get this new one now.
jane
Good almost afternoon, Buddies. Tim didn't come by for his usual Monday check up until after 10:30 and we had a good bit of paperwork to take care of. So I was late eating lunch and after I get my Seniors & Friends visiting finished I'm going to lie down for a while with a new book. I'm waiting now to finish one light load in the dryer and then I'll put 2 pairs of jeans in the dryer. This might be the last time for heavy denim jeans this summer.
Alpiner, I'm glad you're off the oxygen for a while and VERY Thankful that you were not hurt when your tire went flat. It was good that tire was still under warranty!
Mary, we haven't had rain yet, but it's been predicted as a possibility every day this week. My flowers could use some, but are OK for a few days without it. I haven't seen my mama and papa Cardinals today. I have seen a squirrel hanging out under the feeder, though. The cardinals just ignore him and come on under it and he gets out of their way. I have a blue bird box back in my woodsy garden, but haven't seen any birds in there this year.
Jane, I got the new Shingles shot earlier this year. I try to get every booster as Bob suffered greatly from the Shingles when he had the last reoccurrence of his cancer. My grandmother used to get them, too, when she was in her 80's and was miserable with them. No shots then. My insurance plus the military supplement Bob paid into covers the cost.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Sharon, I'm playing bridge on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Tuesday is lunch at the retirement center with bridge afterwards and Wednesday is the usual group and we'll play at Olyne's.
Sue
I've been to the eye dr and she said everything was fine except my right eye is weaker than my left. I may have to continue to use cheaters when I read long time. Nothing else going on here
Alpine r, glad you are safe. A flat tire can be dangerous but you handled it well. Glad you're off of oxygen.
Sue, we've gotten showers the past few days but not much accumulation. Most of the raiin goes around us. NC north of Charlotte and in the mountains have been deluged.
The landscapers mowed again today, so I guess they are back on schedule. So glad.
Hi to all.. Sharon
In Case you are wondering where I ahve been I have been busy. Gilbert and Sonja were up over the weekend. Boy oh boy did he have a rough time with his asthma, I think he is allergic to the cats. We had a wonderful time going to two different beaches and touring the gardens at Shore Acres State Park. They bought me there different kinds of tom ato plants for Mother's day and Gilbert planted them for me. Today I bought two more pits and replanted them as they were all in the same [ot.
Freckles and I have been doing the school program this week, we have three days in a row. Today is our 2 nd anniversary and Thursday si Keith's Birthday. I don't think we are doing anything special for either day. I have left over chicken and Rice curry in the fridge that will take care of tonight's supper.
Hello Buddies. It's almost bedtime. My cleaning ladies came this morning and got everything into ship shape. I had to shower/dress for bridge at Azalea Place where I play once a month with retired women. I had so so hands, but enjoyed the lunch we had today (baked fish was very good).
Afterwards as Libba and I were leaving, a large group of the retirees were gathered in the large parlor where a gentleman was playing the piano and lots were singing along. He played mostly oldie goldies and I sang right along with them. When I was a young girl, we listened to the hit parade on the radio and on Saturday afternoons, my Dad's cousin Frances who helped raise us, only worked a half day. We walked to town about noon to her shop and she took us to the newspaper/book store where she bought a comic book for Anne and me and also a paper back pamphlet which featured all the popular songs of that time. We sang a lot and the piano player played a good many of them today and I sang right along with other ladies who were enjoying his music. It was a nice ending to a rainy day!
Sleep well, Every Buddy.
Sue
It sounds like youhad a wonderful weekend with Gilbert and friend. I enjolyed your pics on FB Happy anniversary once again and tell Keith, Happy Birthday.
Sue, what a nice end to your bridge game. A lot of the retirement homes have people come in to play the piano or perform..
It's still chaos at the Ede house regarding John's sister. All hell broke lose last night and they put her in the ER for a psych eval on a made-up story. She has to stay there till tomorrow. Not sure what the future holds. Not sure if we're still going to Brian's or what. A total mess. And John is not handling it well.
I was at bridge this AM after getting only 6 hrs sleep. John got less.
I just saw my 2nd hummer of the day at my den window. One nice note.
Please keep us in your thoughts/prayers. Sharon
Sharon, I'm sorry to hear about the problems with John's sister. And a sleepless night is tough to take. Has she been living with you temporarily? Is she an older sister? I'm putting you and John on my prayer list. Keep us posted please.
I've been over to Olyne's for our Wednesday bridge club. Helen is back which meant that we were there longer than need be. She is 97 or 98 now and is not very good at bridge in the first place. With her recent fall and hospital stay, it's worse. However she'll continue to come to bridge whenever this club plays. We're going out to the University club in two weeks and she is the hostess--so may or may not play. She often invites non members to join us for lunch and bridge afterwards.
Did you watch The Great American Book Club on PBS last night? They are displaying titles of 100 must read books. I've read many of them, but will try to print out the list and see how many I can read during this next year.
Hi to every other Buddy. I hope you've all had a good day.
Sue
Marilyn, glad you had such a good visit with your son & friend (except for the allergies, of course).
Sharon, I'm so sorry for your anguish. The problem itself is bad enough, but being at a distance and not knowing what is really happening just makes things worse. Maybe John can go to see if there's anything he needs to do to help. Hugs to you both.
Sue, we have music here almost every afternoon - usually playing old standards, with sometimes country and gospel mixed in. It sounds like your Azalea Place is a nice one.
jane, like you, we haven't had much spring. Things seemed to go from winter straight to summer. Jean said today we had "winter, pollen, then summer." All too true.
Kate, Jean, and Jean's friend Kay came down today - just to visit for a little and go out for lunch. As usual, it was great to see them. I'm doing laundry this evening, and it's time to get stuff out of the dryer.
Sleep well, Buddies!
I'm not feeling well , I have a low grade fever , no appetite & tired . Also aches & pains & chills . If I sit down I fall asleep .
alpiner, sounds like a good time to check with your doctor. I hope you're feeling better soon.
Nothing on my schedule today. :)
Thanks for the commiseration for our problems. Sue, Milly lived in Belvidere, IL and was moved to Hubbard, IA against her will to be near her husband's family. However, they are very insensitive and like bulldozers which doesn't work. They have told John to stay out of it and that he was just making things worse. Since they don't keep us informed of what is going on, it is very difficult.
We are scheduled to fly to St. Louis tomorrow, but John make back out at the last minute. If so, I will be desolated.
Mary, how nice that you were taken out to lunch by Jean, Kate & friend. I'm sure that breaks the monotony. Nice that you have music almost daily.
Sue, it is difficult when someone in a group becomes so old, she can't play well. Not much you can do though. Our game yesterday was nice, but I didn't win anything. I actually don't know what my final score was.
I need to finish the packing today and get the kennel instructions typed up, but not much else. Have a good day. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I slept late this morning because I stayed up late to watch 3 Thin Man movies--all filmed in the late 30's, early 40's. Clever and funny. So I was glad I'd noticed they were going to be on TCM last night.
I'm planning on a little weeding, a load of wash, and a walk during what remains of the morning. I still am reading my last library book from last week's trip to the library and I want to finish it today. Tim will be coming around 11:00 tomorrow to take me to lunch, library, and Kroger.
Sharon, I'm sorry about the situation with John's sister and her in-laws. It is always difficult to have to deal with extended family who aren't keeping you in the loop. I'm wondering if perhaps they have some connection to her finances. I do hope John will go with you to Brian's. If not, go ahead and enjoy your visit. Keep us posted.
Alpiner, I hope you will feel better today, but perhaps you should give your doctor a call.
Mary, what fun to have Kate, Jean, and friend Kay to visit yesterday. It sounds like a fun girls lunch out!
I need to get out for my morning walk, although I'd piddled away most of the morning.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn....glad you had a good visit with Gilbert and his girlfriend...in spite of the allergies.
Sharon...I hope you can go to Brian's, even if John elects not to go. The situation with his sister is so sad.
Sue...How nice to enjoy the music at the bridge place.
Mary....Jean is sure right....winter, pollen, and summer. Here, too, it's suddenly like late July and August....too hot, humid, and buggy.
Alpiner...hope you get to feeling better soon. Sure hope it's not the flu. You don't need that.
Ray had gotten some flowers yesterday while I was at bridge, and we got those in the ground before it became too hot out there. I also have laundry in.
Tonight we're going to a demonstration at the Masons of the new police dog, etc. It should be interesting. One of the cops who works with the police dog is a former student, so it's even more interesting to me.
jane
My dr. has a policy , no drop ins . If I call for an appt. it will be several days before i can see him . My other choice is to go to Urgent Care . I felt better today but its back this evening .
Good morning, Buddies. I've finished breakfast and am dressed to go out with Tim for our usual Friday lunch, Kroger shopping, and a library visit. I need him to call USAA investments this morning and discuss changing the investments I've had for Alex and Nick because USAA is closing that account. They have suggested moving the money to another investment that is getting higher yields. Today is the last day to make that decision. I want the higher yields, but would like to have Tim approve the move.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
My primary care dr. put me on Probiotics after I had pneumonia , I ran out & will get more when I go shopping . My stomach did feel better taking them . We have a trip coming up & I want to feel better before then .
Hope you feel better soon, alpiner. Where are you going on your trip?
Sue, it's great that you have Tim to take care of those things for you. I certainly appreciate it when my girls do that for me.
Sharon, I hope your trip goes well...without too much upset from the problems with John's sister. So hard.
Nothing exciting planned here for the weekend. Margaret says she is coming over with a new patio umbrella for me (the old one broke in some wind gusts) and more plants. That's about it.
Happy Memorial Day to all the Buddies!
maryz its a Model T Ford tour starting out in California's wine country . One of the days we will be going to the Redwoods .
Good morning, Every Buddy. I stayed up late last night watching WW2 war movies. I'd never seen the Guns of Navaronne with Gregory Peck and other stars and also watched The Dirty Dozen again with Lee Marvin and others. Both films were on TCM. So I'm moving slowly this morning. It's already 11:00 a.m. and all I've accomplished is making my bed and reading this morning's paper! I'm going out to walk when I check out the other forums I read daily. So far it's not too hot, but it is pretty sunny.
Alpiner, I'm glad the probiotics helped your tummy upset. Your Model T Ford tour of the California Wine country sounds like fun! Enjoy!
Mary, I also appreciate Tim. He is a huge help to me with financial decisions, shopping, etc. I know your daughters do much the same for you. I feel bad for him sometimes, though, as Bill is in Illinois and Jon in New Orleans area and they are unavailable for the kind of help I need. Some things I just can't do for myself!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I need to find a broad brimmed hat and get outside for a walk before the temperature gets any higher.
Sue
I wish I'd slept late this morning. After being awake for a while, I got up a little before 5 a.m. (definitely not my choice). No nap yet, but I'm assuming that one will happen sometime this afternoon.
Late yesterday afternoon, a hummingbird flew up and almost literally knocked on my door. He came up and looked in at me as if to say, "We're here! It's time to put out the feeders!" So I did - about 7 p.m. last night. And one or ore hummers have been checking the feeder out so far today. Glad to see them coming back.
Mary....glad to hear the hummers are appearing....haven’t seen any here yet...but this 90 + degrees may bring them out.
We got up early and parked downtown and then walked s real blocks down to our newly located farmers’ market. It’s now down by the river, and a huge crowd and 3x the number of vendors. It’s great. I think everybody went early to beat the heat. We walked back uptown and went to breakfast at local cafe.
Nothing much planned today....way too hot to be outside for us. Storms last night dropped 2†of rain. Our young man who does the mowing is just finishing up.
Have a restful and safe weekend,
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. Happy Memorial Day! I will be staying home all day, but I've put my American Flag out on my flag pole and hope it doesn't rain again. We had lots of rain late yesterday and even into the late night. I won't be going to the town's Memorial Park for the laying of a wreath today as I usually do. I'm sure Bonney will pick up Jean and they will attend, but they both live on the other side of town. Bonney didn't mention going yesterday at church. It's very possible we will have more rain today.
Not much else going on today besides the usual laundry. I put my trash barrel and baskets down by the curb yesterday evening, but should have left them inside as our trash personnel have the day off as they usually do on Holiday Mondays. The news paper container and cereal and other boxes are soaked!
I hope this Memorial Day contains some happy memories for Every Buddy.
Sue
Good mrning, We are4 getting hair cuts today. that is all that is planned for us. I will be going to Tai Chi this afternoon.
Not much has been going on around here lately. I am still feeling bad that Gilbert has such a bad asthma attack when he was here due to the cats. Well I only have one cat and one dog,. Keith has 4 cats and is feeding another outside that has come over from next door. that is 4 that have come from there, two that live with us , one that died in my arms and the old girl now that he feels sorry for and wants to bring in the house but I won't let him. It is Kathy's cat not ours.
Good Afternoon!
We are having Gary and Kathy up about 4:00 for ribs, potato salad, and baked beans.
Ribs will go in the oven for 2-3 hours and then finished on the grill.
Ray went up to the Services at the cemetery, but he stayed in the car. Just too hot for us. It’s in the 90s now.
Jane
It's almost 1:00 here. I was pulling off dead gardenias when Tim and Kris showed up with some ribs Tim has cooked on his grill. We had a short visit so that he could look through my paper work and Kris and I checked out my gardenia bushes. Then he came outside and we all talked about my little garden space. On Friday he'll take me by Ace Hardware so that I can get some tomato plants, maybe some green beans--depending on what they have left.
I sautéed some fresh asparagus and heated the ribs, plus made a cottage cheese/blueberry salad for my lunch. I'm full now and I'm going to lie down on my bed to read a library book I started this morning while I ate breakfast. It's a C. J. Box mystery with Ranger Joe's mother-in-law as the chief suspect in the murder of her wealthy husband. I doubt seriously that she had anything to do with it, but you never know. She's a pretty devious woman! He was the 5th husband. She usually divorces them and marries up the financial ladder.
Happy Memorial Day, Buddies.
Sue
It's nice and cool here today - getting the first of our rain from Hurricane Alberto. We've had about an inch so far. It's supposed to rain for the next 2-3 days as the hurricane moves inland. At least we won't have devastating flash floods like they had in Elliott City, MD. The flood there two years ago was just after we were there - right in the middle of the flood area. It's really scary to see - even on film.
Sue, your ribs sound so good. No special meals here today. I went up for lunch today, but am now back in soft clothes. I'm going to have leftovers tonight here at home. Margaret came over yesterday afternoon to return and install my repaired patio umbrella, and bring more hanging baskets. She's brought Mandeville and fuchsias this year, plus returning the two hibiscus she wintered over from last year. They're all loving the rain.
Happy Memorial Day, Buddies!
Hi Gals, we're home! Bunny is too. We had a wonderful family gathering, way too much food, including ribs, a smoked tri-tip roast, lots of good sides and 3 different cheesecakes. Everyone is home safely now.
Everything is still a mess with John's sister. They scheduled a competency hearing for today. The sil was behind that. It's Milly's husband who is incompetent! Haven't heard the results yet. John was unable to reach the lawyer over the holidays. He wouldn't answer or return calls. We talked to Milly every day, but it would have been better if John could have gone up there. Not a lot we can do from here.
Sounds like everyone had nice holidays, except Alpiner. I hope you are feeling better now. John caught a bad cold starting just before we left. He still sounds awful and between the cold and his sister's situation is like a bear with a sore toe.
I have to go to the grocery and then do laundry. Have a good day everyone! Sharon
After Tim and Kris left yesterday morning, it started raining and rained most of the day. I spent lots of time reading and also watched several WWII movies on TCM. I stayed up past my bedtime to watch "Bridge on the River Kwai" which is a long time favorite. The other goodie that I watched prior to "Bridge, etc." was Stalag 17. A great WWII film about a prison camp with lots of great actors. I especially liked the final chase of Steve McQueen on a stolen German motorcycle. I wondered if these films are ever shown in Germany these days.
It rained almost all night according to the newspaper and will probably rain more today. I have plenty of books from Friday's trip to the library. I watched more movies which curtailed my reading time this weekend. I had put my American flag out yesterday a.m. and it started raining very hard about lunch time and I got wet although I was able to bring the flag in and put it into the dryer. I'm not going to hang it out again today as I think we'll get another big burst of rain anytime now.
Mary, your daughters are really good to you, too. I know you are always glad to see them and very close to all of them. I am lucky, too, to have Tim and Kris so close by. Bill called me yesterday afternoon and Jon and Stacie called this morning. They'd been over to Arkansas to visit with Stacie's mother and step-dad. Alex went with them, but Nic volunteered to stay home with the dog. Last year Nic and Alex went to Arkansas to stay with their grandparents for 2 weeks to help them get settled in their new home out there. I think Nic wasn't up for another visit of doing "grunt" work! And the family dog is pretty old now, so someone needed to stay home with him.
Not much else to report from here. Sharon, I'm glad your trip to Illinois was a happy one. I'm so sorry about the mess with John's sister and the son-in-law. It has to be very troubling--and not a whole lot that you all can do to help from afar. Thoughts and prayers for a good solution coming your way.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Another hot one here.
We had ribs yesterday, too, with the usual sides here...potato salad and baked beans.
We were both exhausted last night from getting everything ready and having Gary and Kathy up for the meal.
Things like that wear us out anymore.
Temp up in the 90s again...and "they" say maybe some rain, but we're watering in case it doesn't appear.
Inside and catching up on laundry. I swear people sneak in at night and leave dirty clothes in our basket!
jane
Jane, I know what you mean about the laundry. There always seems some to do. I've got my 2nd load in today. It really is hot for you. We're in the low 80's with rain forecast daily. Had some last night but none yet today.
Mary, your deck is going to be beautiful this summer. Hibiscus flowers aand manzanilla vines are among my favorites.
I'm back from the grocery and have eaten lunch, but that's about it. Hi Sue. Thanks for the good thoughts about Milly's situation.
Sharon
Hi every buddy. yesterday was hair cut day for us. Mine is very short niw, Keith's is longer than mine but he did get it cut and he even shaved on Sunday for church. I am so glad he did he was getting rather bushy-faced. :smiley6600:
Went to the gym at 7:15 this morning, came home emptied the dishwasher and made breakfast,. Then took Freckles class a walk, got ready to Tai Chi, and went to teach the class, only 3 people today. My students are beginning to feel the results of better balance and general well being. How many show up varies from class to class
Our Sunriver trip is coming up the end of next week, I will be so glad to have 8 days of nothing to do and no place in particular to go. We will be walking a lot to the village and going to visit the stores there and maybe have dinner out inon of the many restaurants in the village. .
I have been having headaches , backaches , loss of appetite . I googled a little white pill my cancer dr. has me taking . These are all side affects of this medication !! I was told I could take ibuhprofen for any pain it may cause but too much can cause liver problems ! I have been taking it for months & just started having all these discomforts !! I can't imagine going through this discomfort for the rest of my life !!
Good morning, Buddies. I'm still piddling around in my P.J.'s. I woke up at the usual 7:00, but am still in P. J.s. I'm going to trim the scraggly ends of my hair and shower when I finish my e-mails. I'll try to get a walk in before it rains again. I've probably mentioned that my rain gauge was broken during a particularly cold night during the winter, so I don't know how much rain we had yesterday, but we got a lot because of the budding hurricane in the Gulf. Our local weather man and gal have predicted more rain here today.
Jane, your Memorial Day dinner/lunch sounds yummy. I enjoyed the ribs Tim and Kris brought over, too. I had some fresh asparagus which I cooked briefly and it was good, too. I can sympathize about the laundry. I sure do a lot of wash for only one person in the house!
Sharon, you sure do a lot of laundry. I don't do so much anymore as I wait for a load to at least be moderately full. Now that summer is here, though, I am washing more often as working outside makes more frequent laundry loads! I hope Milly's situation improves--thank goodness my daughters-in-law leave my situation to my sons. All 3 wives are supportive, but my sons make the decisions if I need help.
Marilyn, I like your new short hair cut. I've been keeping mine about that short since moving up here to Auburn. Very convenient and since my hair is pretty thick, much easier to dry naturally than when it was longer. Enjoy your trip to Sun River!
Alpiner, I am sorry about the headaches, backaches, and loss of appetite. Have you called the doctor about the side effects of the medication? Surely he/she can prescribe something that works better for you. It's bad enough to have to take any meds, but one that causes all those symptoms is the PITS! Keep us posted.
I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s, so need to trim the back of my hair, shower and shampoo, and get to work. My neighborhood is having a potluck dinner on Saturday afternoon and I'm thinking I'll make deviled eggs. This is the third year they've had it, but I've never attended. I was in the hospital the first year, still in the assisted living the second year, and have been home almost 2 years now, so will probably go if I get the deviled eggs made!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. My cleaning girl is here today, so I stripped the bed and put them in the washer. When she heard the dryer stop, she took them out, but they were still a little damp, so she tried to start them back up and the dryer wouldn't start! I don't know if the handyman dislodged the plug when he was cleaning it or what, so now I've got to get them out here to investigate.
Milly is back in the apartment with Don, but he is going to a nursing home on Thursday as he is too bad for Milly to take care of. They want to put Milly there too, but will need approval from the medical staff. We never know from one minute to the next what is going on there.
I posted pictures the kids took on FB on my page. If you are on FB be sure to check them out.
Sue, I'm sure you will have no problems with care due to your sons, but Milly doesn't have any children to help.
Alpiner, I would make an appt and go in to see your doctor and discuss the med he prescribed. I'm sure there is an alternative.
Sharon
I am going to the dr this morning for my annual exam. I had the blood work done last week.
Keith got up at 4:45am to go outside an check on the old cat from next door who has been living under one of the Azalea bushes under the family room window. He keeps wanting to bring her in the house but I worry that the other cats will bother her too much. When we go to Sunriver next week the person who feeds our cats will be feeding her too. I feel so sorry for the old girl she has a huge mat on her back that is amlmost half the length of her back and is raised up about 1.5 inches of solid matted fur.
Well it is about time for me to go.
Marilyn, I hope you get a good report from your annual exam. I know you'll have a great time at Sun River. Time away is almost always good.
alpiner, sorry you've not been doing well. I've known folks who refused to take a medication because of the side effects. I hope you and your doctor can come up with something that works for both of you.
jane, those temperatures are just oppressive for you. They would be here, too, but at least we're used to them.. Hope you get something "seasonal" soon.
Sue, that hurricane just whipped through, but it was big and the rain bands have hung around.
Sharon, I hope something gets worked out quickly for John's family members. That kind of stress is so tough - on all concerned. How did your knees and eyes do on the trip?
Over the last few days, we had had about 1.34" of rain (in my gauge). Then last night, we had a couple of lines of strong thunderstorms roar through - lots of lightning and thunder. When I could check the gauge this morning, we had gotten nearly another 2", so over 3.5" total for this event so far. And it's still cloudy all day today. Well, at least my plants are very happy.
I have lab work tomorrow , then will set up an appt. with the cancer dr .
Hi everyone...looks like I haven't post anything for a few days....not much new with me ...very hot and humid..so I walk early..then under air conditioner...to hot to do much outside...I do have to schedule a colonoscopy some time next month....so not looking forward to that..I think at my age this is the last one I will agree to...I do have something exciting to look forward to in July...one of my gdaughter is getting married...I think it will be a late afternoon outside wedding....they are still planning....it will be fun....Hi to all reading..hope your weather is cooler than mine..Darlene
alpiner, good your docs are checking things out for you.
Darlene, congrats to your granddaughter. Will the wedding be in Texas? As I remember, late afternoon in July is not exactly the most comfortable time of day to be outside. I hope they've taken that into consideration. In any case, it's a joyous occasion for sure. I have two grandchildren getting married next year.
Evening, Buddies,
Alpiner....I agree with the others...talk to your doc.
Marilyn....enjoy SunRiver.
Hi to Sharon, Sue, Mary, Darlene...
We had another quick shower this afternoon on my way home from bridge. More heat and humidity tomorrow.
Jane
Like yesterday, it is overcast with scattered showers predicted later, still low 80, but to be 90 for the next 2 days. I can do without that! Sorry, Jane, that your temps are so high. Not good.
Mary, my rain gauge broke so I dont know how much we're getting. Not too much is my guess. Enough to keep the grass and flowers growing anyway. Wow, 2 weddings next year! Will that be the last of the grandkids?
Darlene, I know you're looking forward to the wedding. So much fun when it's a granddaughter, especially. Our grandson is getting married next May, so we have that to look forward to too.
John is feeling a little better today. We should know something about his sister, etc. this evening. I have no plans for today. House is clean, laundry is done, groceries are bought. Nice to h,ave a free day. Tomorrow the county inspector is coming to check out the AC installation, but nothing else. Maybe I'll go in and get my nails done.
Marilyn, hope you get a good report from your doctor and that you have a wonderful time in Sun River. Too bad about the old cat.
Sharon
I stayed up way too late last night finishing a David Baldacci novel. The main characters were 2 retired military personnel--a male and female who'd both had lots of active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan and can't remember the third. They were sent to the west to check on a person who was a big honcho in the military in D.C. and found lots of crime, mayhem, hippies, etc. I read to the end and had a difficult time getting to sleep after that.
I'm planning on a quiet day. It's hot outside and I will pull dead and dying gardenias off my gorgeous dwarf gardenias, but will do it in spurts and only when there is shade out there. I need to prepare my grocery list for tomorrow's lunch out with Tim, library visit, and Kroger shopping.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sharon, one of the weddings is in Savannah in late March, the other is in middle TN in midMay. That just leaves one unmarried. He and his lady are in a long-term relationship and have built a house together. I don't have any clue as to whether they will eventually marry or not. Doesn't matter any more (unless there are children, of course). I hope something can be worked about with John's sister - and glad he's feeling better.
Sue, I love gardenias. I remember when I grew up in Houston, they were everywhere. There were even hedges of cape jasmines (the larger version).
I woke up for good at 5 this morning. I hate it when that happens, but I'm not going to lie in bed and flop around. Nothing on the schedule today, except bridge here after dinner. So there a nap may happen this afternoon - we'll see.
My cholesterol was up from 186 last year to 209 this year. A1C was 5.7 she said that was pre diabetic but to change my diet alot less fat and I should be down in 6 months when I go back. she is ordering a mammo, Dexa scan, and either an MRI or X rays of my left knee and hip. She seems to think that one of those is what is causing the knee and hip pain.
Mary the cat wakes me up almost every morning around 4-4:30 sometimes earlier. I keep telling Keith to keep that cat out of the bedroom, He knocks on the door, actually is sticking is paw under the door and banging it. When that cat is not in the bedroom and is shut in the dining room with door to the hall closed tight I sleep much better and don't wake up until 6 or so. That cat is the one Keith has had the longest and I do believe is his favorite.
I m so looking forward to Sunriver and no cats to wake me up. Freckles just waits until I get up to take her out to potty. She is going with us to Sunriver.
Marilyn, I'm afraid either Keith or the cat would have to go if I were you!! ;D I value my sleep way too much to put up with an animal waking me. Bunny sleeps in the den with the door closed and waits for John to get up and let her out and feed her. I'm sorry your #'s are up this time, but they aren't too bad. Lots of tests to go through. Hope they show what's causing your pain.
Bunny is sick--won't eat, dull eyes, tail down, and doesn't want to be messed with. I took her to the vet y testerday and they said s.he had a fever, was dehydrated and probably had an infection in the salivary gland. They rehydrated her, gave her an antibiotic shot and she seems a little better. At least she ate her breakfast, but she's still not well.
The nursing home said Milly wasn't bad enough for a nursing home, but did admit her husband. Milly is back in her apartment, but lonely. They still haven't given her her car back, so she is stranded. They did take her to the grocery, etc. At least things are calm now.
Mary, the wedding in Savannah should be beautiful in March. And TN should be pretty in May as well. Enjoy your nap later and hope you have a good game tonight.
Sue, gardenias are so pretty and smell so good, but the deadheading is the pits! We had a lot of them in HH.
No real plans today. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I'm dressed in comfy clothes, but presentable enough to go to either the Mexican joint or the sandwich/salad place for lunch. So I'm all set for our Kroger shopping and library stop afterwards.
I need to get some more eggs as our neighborhood is having a neighborhood picnic tomorrow (if it doesn't get rained out). I am making deviled eggs as my contribution. The kids who started this neighborhood gathering 3 years ago are grilling hot dogs and everyone else will bring a side dish. I hope the weather co-operates! So far today, the sun is out.
Yesterday, Tim had trouble with his truck while out doing his usual weekend tour of yard sales. He walked 2.5 miles to get over here to borrow my car so he could go to a parts store to get the part he needed to go get it. Then after he got the part, he drove my car back home and walked the distance to the truck again. I think he must have been pretty tired by the time he'd finished all his business.
Have a nice weekend, Every Buddy.
Sue
P.S. Marilyn, I hope you and Keith have fantastic weather and a great time at Sun River!
Mary. Yes..my gdaughter wedding will be in Texas...it will be cooler around sunset....it's about a 2 hour drive from me..but there's cabins the family will be staying in..Marlyin have fun on your trip...Sue..probably not to hot on ur walks if y'all have had rain...I try to get at the track by 7:30. Hi to Jane..Sharon.any others reading...Darlene
Good morning, Buddies. Just a quickie here as I need to get back into the kitchen to get my eggs boiled, cooled, and prepared for Deviled Eggs to take to the picnic. It rained again last night and I really need to be outside dead heading my Gardenia bushes, but need to get this done first.
Have a nice Saturday, Every Buddy. Darlene, your granddaughter's wedding sounds like fun--staying with your family during the weekend will be really great!
I'm off to the kitchen now.
Sue
Marilyn...your numbers sound as if they're right on the edge of both high cholesterol and pre-diabetes. Good to watch your diet so they don't cross over the edge. 8)
Wonderfully cool this morning!!
We had a hectic day yesterday. My laptop...new in Oct. suddenly gives a "plugged in but not charging" message, so off to CR and Best Buy. The guy checked it and said it's a bad battery, but they didn't have either the tools, nor the battery to replace it. It's a solid state laptop, so he has to ship it off to KY ...so I'm on the older laptop.
We're to have t'storms this afternoon....looked very dark this morning, but that seems to have blown east.
jane
Bunny is better and eating and drinking now, so the antibiotic must be working.
I did a load of towels and then discovered the dryer won't work, so have them hanging on a rack on the sun porch for now Will have to call a repairman Mon. morning. If it's not one thing, it's another.
I sent a card to our 6 yr old great grand son. We gave him the gifts last weekend. Forgot the card. I don't think I have ever been so disorganized on a trip!!
Sunny, hot, and humid here today after a bad storm last night. No damage though.
Sue, enjoy your potluck today.
Jane, how distressing to have your computer battery die and no replacement for a while.
TTYL Sharon
Another cool day!
Ray's out spraying around the foundation with bug spray, and then I think we'll go out to the golf course....he to play...me to drive the cart!
Sharon...yes, frustrating, but I dug out the old Asus with Win 8 and that will have to do. I guess solid state means local geeks can't mess with it. I liked this Asus where the battery was on the outside and I could disconnect it and order one online...which I did and which works fine.
Have a blessed Sunday, Buddies!
jane
Jane,wear that all the upgrades on things are really downgrades! We replaced John's battery that way too. He has since changed computers, so we'll see if that's possible next time.s
It's 90 here! but supposed to cool down into the low 80's starting tomorrow. Much more to my liking.
Bunny seems almost her old self now.
We've been to church & SS, ate lunch and read the paper, but that's about it. We had an awful article on assisted living costs. All kinds of add on fees and this is across the country. If any of you have to go or have family that do, be sure you check the fees and get it all in detail and written. Sharon
High in the low 90s here, too, and nasty muggy. I'm definitely not going outside. Just knitting and catching up with BookTV and programs I had recorded. Such excitement!
Hope y'all have a good week coming up.
Hey Buddies....I consider you all my good friends..so going to ask for comments..as I posted..one of my granddaughter is getting married next month...I have a ring that my husband gave me on our 25th anniversary...and I intend to give it to her....so would it be appropriate to do this when we are all together for her wedding.? I had planned on just leaving it to her when I'm gone....I also have a ring that my husband gave me for our 50th anniversary...that I'm saving and intend to give it to another granddaughter...her older sister.....your thoughts please...Darlene
Darlene, are these your only grandchildren? If so, I think I'd give both at a time when we were together. If there are other grandkids, especially granddaughters, I'd do it privately. I don't think I make the gift at the time of the wedding - there is just too much other stuff going on then. Just some random immediate thoughts. I may change my mind after I think about it for a while. :o It's a lovely thing to do in any case, and I know the rings will be treasured by your granddaughters.
Darlene...I agree with Mary....make it a special occasion for just you and the girls...and not mix it in with the wedding.
We're off to Iowa City this afternoon for an early morning appt tomorrow with a new doc at the Univ. of Iowa. Ray's wanted another opinion on all the meds he's taking, so we have an appt with a geriatrician (I guess that's the word...a doc for old people!) for a consultation.
It's been wonderfully cool here the last few days, but to heat up again this week.
I went with Ray to the golf course yesterday....cool, but windy, but nice.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been reading the paper and just putzing around with cleaning up the kitchen. It looks like we won't have more rain today, so I'll mow the back yard and try to get more of my dwarf gardenias dead headed. Plus the usual laundry and calling people for Thursday's bridge. It's not my turn, but Merilyn's son-in-law has been critically ill and might not have made it through the weekend and she asked me a week ago if I'd have the bridge here. I think my cleaning ladies will be here tomorrow, so I won't have to do much cleaning for the bridge game.
The neighborhood picnic was fun, but it was pretty hot out there. Everyone seemed to like my deviled eggs and the hot dogs were good. I didn't eat much else except ice cream. Lots of neighbors from 3 streets were there and I was able to catch up with them and met a new couple who bought a friend's home when that couple retired and moved to a cottage at Azalea Place. I still see them at Kroger occasionally. Then yesterday afternoon, Minnie's daughter Katie brought me a big serving of her homemade peach cobbler and a small container of vanilla ice cream to go on top. I put the ice cream into the freezer and we had a nice visit. I ate the cobbler and ice cream later yesterday while watching a movie.
I'm off to get more gardenias dead headed and to mow the back yard when the dew is dried. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Enjoy your time in the yard, Sue. Glad your weekend party was fun.
jane, I'll be interested to hear about Ray's visit to the geriatrician. It's always good to have someone who coordinates all our various meds and treatments.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
I second all of Mary & Jane's comments, Darlene. I would not give the ring at the wedding. Also if you give her a ring now and don't give the other gd a ring till you're gone, she may think she's left out. Even if you don't give the older gd her ring until later, be sure to tell her she is getting it.
Jane, good idea for the gerontologist (?). They have a very few in Charlotte downtown and very difficult to get in to. Ray is lucky to get an appt. Sorry your heat is returning. Better here today.
Sue, enjoy your yardwork. The peach cobbler sounds scrumptious. Lucky you!
John's finally feeling better and is playing bridge today. Bunny is better also. I'm going to go run some errands shortly. Sharon
Thank y'all for ur input on the ring...I will wait ...I was leaning in that direction anyway..this is her day..her time...it is sure hot in Texas...praying for rain...Darlene
Good visit with geriatric doc.
Heading to Trader Joe’s and then home.
Glad all is well, jane!
Lovely day here today. I sat out on the deck for a while this morning, just knitting and enjoying listening to the birds.
Good news, Jane.
Mary, I think you enjoy your deck more than anything in your new place and I can see whyl.
I had my appt for a fitness center orientation today. I took a pain pill before I left but was still hurting a lot. After the orientation, I did a set on each of the machines we determined I ccould do. Then I went to Walgreens to pick up some things on their 20% off for seniors day. I really like doing the machines at the fitness center and have missed doing it. I'm still going to have to be super careful though. My doctor had told me that I really needed the strengthening because of being osteoporotic. My appt with him is Friday to go over a number of things.
It is sunny and mid 80's today, so nice. Hi to Darlene, Sue, Marilyn, and whoever else I'm missing. Sharon
Hi Every Buddy. This morning my cleaning ladies were here, so I needed to get up early to be ready for them--and Tim came by early, too, with his chain saw and cut up the tree that fell in my back yard and I toted the pieces down to the curb for next weeks' trash pickup. I hope they take it all away! After we finished that he left to get busy with his work and I walked to my voting precinct to vote. That took about 15 minutes each way. There weren't many people there except poll workers, so I was able to vote quickly. I doubt if those I voted for are elected though. I'm a Democrat and most everybody who lives in my district is a Republican.
When I came home I had to call a couple of people to sub for bridge club at my house on Thursday. Merilin is ill and Dorothy is out of town. It took a while but finally reached our favorite subs, Diana and her neighbor who has occasionally subbed for us. Merilin had been in the hospital last week--and is pretty ill, but was released to go home. I talked to her after returning from my polling place.
I hope all is well with Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. It's almost 11:30 here and I'm moving, but slowly. I did go out back and finish mowing the yard out there, so have accomplished one thing today. Tim came by to bring me a veggie casserole which he and Kris had yesterday, so I have my lunch mostly ready. I'll probably nuke a baked potato and call that lunch along with cottage cheese and tomatoes. I need to get out my bridge tables and set up for tomorrow's bridge game here.
Not much else to report except that it's very sunny, but not yet unbearably hot. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Not much on here. Just taking care of some business.
Sue, how nice of Tim to bring over the casserole. Also, pace yourself on your outside work. It sounds like you did too much yesterday.
Marilyn, when do you leave for Sun River?
Hi to Mary, Darlene, Alpiner, Ginny Ann!!, Joy, Jane. Hope you are all doing well. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. Just a quickie today. I've been outside dead heading my dwarf camellias--lots more to do out there, but just no time today to do it. I have my Thursday bridge club coming at 12:30 and I need to do the last minute prep for that after I shower and dress.
I hope everyone is feeling well and that you all have a nice day.
Sue
We must be in the summer doldrums - nobody posting much here (or anywhere else, for that matter). I hope Marilyn is having a good time at Sun River.
I had an exciting (?) day yesterday. The plan was to go get a haircut, pick up an order from Walmart grocery, and go see the spine doctor. It turned out to be two out of three, plus one. On my way out the door to my car, I fell! Oh, s***! I checked all my parts, and could move everything without pain, so I didn't want to call for help (they'd call an ambulance and send me to the ER). Then it was a matter of actually getting up. It too a while, and definitely wasn't pretty, but I finally managed to get upright again. I got to the car, and after I finally stopped shaking, was off. I skipped the haircut, but did the other two. The folks at the spine clinic opted to try a brace to help with my back pain. I was glad to find something to try. I got it on okay, but as soon as I sat down, it slid up and loosened. So I guess that's probably not going to work. I'm going to try it a couple of times before I call them back about it.
So far, the only problems I've found from the fall are scraped knuckles on my left hand and aches & pain. I decided to skip swimming this morning and just take some acetaminophen and work it out. I know the pool would've felt good once I got in, but the getting there/changing clothes/changing back into clothes, etc., was just more than I wanted to deal with.
Have a happy weekend, Buddies!
Gosh, Mary. You really had a tough day yesterday. I'm so sorry about your fall and hope your aches and pains go away SOON! Nothing worse than aches and pains with not much to cause them to go away. Take it easy and keep us posted.
I've finished reading the paper, cleaned up the kitchen and am ready for Tim to come over to pick me up for our Friday lunch out, Kroger shopping and trip to the library. Yesterday bridge here went well--although I had to have 3 subs--all good bridge players so that worked out well.
Not much else going on today. I will probably dead head more camellia blooms when the shade gets around to the bushes down by the street. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
We are leaving for Sunriver around 10 tomorrow morning. I thin k I have everything [acked except for the last minute stuff. We will do our grocery shopping up there at the Grocery Outlet.
Mary..glad you are ok from your fall...I had a laser procedure done on my eye today...to remove scarring from cataracts surgery done a few years ago...no cutting..so relaxing under cool air...Have a good weekend all..Darlene
We have 2 very large Hospital,Clinics here in town. One with 173 doctors and one with over 200. Yet not one listed as Geriatrician. We only have 2 doctors with private office now.I would prefer one that only works with Geriatics as these young ones now when it comes to talking meds do not seem to watch what they give out.
Jane I hope your husband got better advice. I only take one and finely just cut it in half which Dr. says was O.K and now seems to be working O.K.
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up and about for a while. I've just returned from Great Clips where I got my ears lowered again. A young volunteer from the Seniors and Friends group picked me up and waited while I had my hair cut. The woman who cut my hair did a good job and I won't need a haircut for at least 4 weeks, maybe five because she cut it pretty short.
Not much on my agenda today. I'll do some more dead heading of the dwarf camellias but not much else outside as the temperature is going to be in the 90's soon. I started reading a new to me Baldacci novel about military problems, so am expecting to enjoy that.
Marilyn, I guess you're already on your way to Sun River. Enjoy your vacation and relax as much as possible. Did you take Freckles with you?
Darlene, I hope the laser surgery went well and your vision is great now. Keep us posted.
Jeanne, my primary care doctor is a GP and I like him a lot. He's a retired military doctor. I see a heart specialist since I had the pace maker put in, but only for check ups--and most of the time when I get to his office, he's in surgery, so one of his assistants checks me out. I see the GP for annual physicals--and have an appointment for the end of July.
Not much else to report. I started a new novel by David Baldacci this morning while waiting for my ride to Great Clips. It looks like a good one. I'll do some laundry and fix lunch, then settle in for a bit of weeding, then some reading out on the deck and when it feels too hot come inside to read some more!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. (GinnyAnn, we need a report from YOU!)
Sue
Mary...hope no problems from your fall.
Jeanne...Ray was very pleased with the geriatrician at the Univ. of Iowa. She was so encouraging and positive.
We are home from the emergency run up to WI to be with nephew while wife underwent spinal surgery....micro diskectomy. She could barely walk into the clinic on Friday morning...and that was leaning heavily into Don. She's been crawling on her hands and knees at home. She couldn't sit in a wheelchair...too soft. She could only rest on her right side. So, surgery and she was back in her room 3-4 hours later and no pain....and by night she was walking 45 minutes around the hospital without help or hanging on to anything! It was incredible. We saw her again this morning as she was having PT and instructions...and it was an absolute miracle. Surgeon said she also had a weird anatomy...two nerves were co-joined...so the pressure on them was causing additional pain.
Good to be back home...will get organized tonight and pack for our trip tomorrow to Portland and down OR coast to Yosemite.
Also have my laptop back....less than a week and it's working fine.
jane
Re Sharon: She posted on facebook that her computer had died, and she was having trouble with John's computer. She'll be back when she can.
jane, your trip along the west coast sounds wonderful! I love that part of the country and the drive is wonderful. That's great about your nephew's wife. I wish I was a candidate for something like that, but that's not in the cards.
Sue, you had mentioned having a gardenia, and now you're talking about camellias. Do you have both? They are both such wonderful southern shrubs/flowers.
Jeanne, you've been missed - and not around for a while. I hope all has been okay.
I'm fine. Not much soreness at all from the fall. I'm really lucky - and I'm going to try very hard to see that it doesn't happen again. Margaret just called and her 93 year old neighbor fell last evening and wound up with a broken hip AND broken shoulder. That is REALLY not good.
Stay cool, Buddies!
We have been away all week on a National Model T Ford Tour near Santa Rosa . Unfortunately I didn't feel good most of the week .I didn't feel like eating & had problem breathing . I slept with the oxygen at night . The hotel was huge & very tiresome to walk . I won't go into all the negatives . There was a computer for public use at the hotel but the only website I could get was facebook . The hotel used Safari & it wouldn't connect with with our email site .
Sorry your trip wasn't more fun, alpiner. Travel is no fun when you don't' feel good.
My appetite has really gotten less , I think my stomach has shrunk . This morning I am still tired . I see one of my dr.s on Tuesday , was suppose to have had a mammogram but didn't . I know she won't be happy . One thing that messed me up was the medical group switched over to being online & I didn't quite make the transition . My brain is foggy & that doesn't help .
Hi Buddies. I went to SS (actually a meeting to learn about a proposal to hire a new "College pastor". We voted to invite a female pastor to take the job and she will start working in September (I think that is when she agreed to start.) Then we had a nice church service with lovely music from the choir and an interesting sermon from our female Senior Pastor. (It was about little known women in the Bible who haven't had much emphasis--some I'd never heard of.)
It's very warm again here today. I've fixed and eaten my lunch and am planning on a quiet day inside, probably reading one of the library books I brought home on Friday. I've already read 3 of them. By the end of the week, I'll probably have to rely on my home collection!
Alpiner, I'm sorry you're not feeling well--and hope you'll feel better soon. Can your husband help with meal preparations?
Mary, I have several Gardenia bushes which have already bloomed in early Spring and one very large dwarf gardenia (actually 3 bushes grown together) down by the street that are now full of small white blooms. The large Gardenia is in my back yard and had lots of blooms for the first time since I moved here in 2004. My camellias bloomed in early spring and are finished now. I had a good group of azalea blooms, too. They are planted in the back yard, except for a few in my front yard which don't do very well out there.
Jane, that's great news about Ray's visit to the geriatrician and especially for the news that the nephew's wife spinal surgery was so successful. I know that must have been a relief. Thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery for her. Enjoy your trip to Portland and the Oregon Coast all the way to Yosemite!
It's time to get started on a new library book. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
SCFSue My husband is great helping me , so glad I have only made one dinner since we have been home . I don't remember if I mentioned I strained my right wrist which added to the problems . Its been difficult doing the simplest tasks .
Good morning, Buddies. We had rain last night, but it's clear and sunny today. It's going to be pretty hot this afternoon--a typical summer day in Alabama. I'll try to "dead head" more of the dwarf gardenias this morning before it gets too hot. I've already gone down to the curb and brought my trash barrel and the containers with newspapers and cardboard cereal and other small boxes up to the house. I'm having some trouble with my keyboard and hope that Tim can take a look at it when he comes over this morning. So far it's working much better than last night!
Alpiner, it's good that your husband is able to help you. Have you seen the doctor recently? I hope that the strained wrist is better along with your other problems. Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery for you.
I hope all you Buddies who haven't checked in already this morning are having a good start to your day.
Sue
My wrist is better but still need to watch what I do . I see the cancer dr. this morning & hope I can stop taking the little white pill which I believe is the cause of most of my discomforts .
Good luck with your doctor visit, alpiner. Glad your wrist is better, and I hope the rest of you follows soon. Keep us posted.
We're in the usual summer weather - hot and humid, highs around 90, with chance of afternoon thundershowers. We had lots of thunder yesterday afternoon, and some areas had flash flooding. At my place, we had two short, hard showers with about 1/2" of rain. Just the usual. My partner and I came in last at duplicate last night. Oh, well...
I guess Sharon is still having computer problems. And jane is traveling. Happy Tuesday to all the Buddies!
Good morning Alpiner and Mary, and whoever might be looking in now. I've been putzing around since I received a phone call from my friend who is the wife of my former minister down in Union Springs. One of Bob's closest friends and another ruling Elder has died. The funeral is tomorrow, but I already have a luncheon/bridge game that I've committed to and will be unable to attend the funeral. I'll send a check to the Union Springs Presbyterian church in his memory. He was in his mid-90's. He was a choir member when I was. His wife died about 8 years ago. He and Bob were golf buddies, too. He has been pretty lonely since Alla May died as his children don't live in Union Springs now.
It's going to be hot here again today, but so far is OK. So as soon as I check out other posts I'm going outside a while to dead head and/or cut back blooms that need pruning. Have a good day, Every Buddy--and safe travels to all who need to travel.
Sue
I saw the cancer dr. this morning & she agreed with me the med she had me taking to block hormones , Anastrozole is messing up my body . She told me to not take it for 2 weeks . She said not many women lose weight taking it as I have . Lately it has affected my balance too & today I'm having a problem with my thinking . We were at the hospital where several of my dr.'s offices are located & waiting for the elevator , I felt wobbly , stayed where I was & called for my husband .
I tried to log in to my file online & couldn't , so I called the help line . I told the person I was talking with I would have to call back another time because I couldn't follow his instructions .
That's really scary, alpiner. I hope the medicine gets out of your system quickly!
Just a quick looking-in. We are in Portland, going to the rose garden test area and then free to wander around downtown. Yesterday was Multnomah Falls, Bonneville Dam, and a dinner cruise on the Columbia Gorge.
Stay well, Buddies.
Good morning, Buddies. I'm showered and dressed for bridge at the University Club. Terri will pick me up in about 15 minutes so this will be short. I've done some weeding of the flower beds out front, and cleaned up the kitchen so I'm good to go.
Alpiner, I hope your doctor can find another medicine which won't have bad effects. Keep us posted!
Hi Mary, I hope you're feeling great and have a nice day.
Jane, enjoy the rose garden in Portland. It was gorgeous when Bob and I visited some years ago. Your trip sounds like lots of fun--and hopefully the great north west is not too warm for walking around in all those lovely places.
Have a great day, Buddies.
Sue
jane, good to get a trip report from you. Portland and the whole Columbia River area are so pretty and interesting. Will you get to Mt. St. Helen's? Another fascinating place.
Hope you get some good cards, Sue.
Nothing exciting going on around here. I did get back to the pool this morning - and it did feel good.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!!
jane , I am glad you are able to visit Portland , my home town ! Were you in Portland in time for the Rose Festival Parade ? I love to go to the Multnomah Falls when we are in the area . My Dad worked on the road crews when the roads in the area were being built , WPA , I think .
https://www.fs.fed.us/visit/destination/multnomah-falls
I stopped taking the Anastrozole this morning . I know it will take awhile to feel normal again . I asked hubby to help me register with my medical online . When I was having to choose a password my brain wasn't working , I got frustrated & started to choke up . I put hubby on the phone with the person who was assisting me . I was to use high case letters & numbers & it confused me .
I hope I don't go through reactions with the next med they put me on .
Good morning, Buddies. I've been outside weeding this morning and am way too hot, so I'm knocking off ship's work until more shade prevails out there. I'm re-reading a favorite Susan Elizabeth Phillips in my collection and will probably do a few inside chores and finish this one. I completed reading all my library books late Sunday afternoon.
Mary, I got so-so cards yesterday, plus Helen, our 98 y.o. member, involved me in setting up the card tables, cleaning up after the games, etc. It amazes me that at 98 she can still get out and about if someone comes to get her. She has a young woman who spends the day at her house, doing household chores, and another stays overnight in case she needs help. She's a pretty inept bridge player and I only had to play with her for one round, so that was fine with me. We had to move outside to the screened porch to play bridge and it was H-O-T! out there.
Alpiner, I'm glad you're off the Anastrozole and hope your doctor finds another medicine that is a better fit for you. I know it is frustrating to understand phone instructions especially if they are given quickly. Keep us posted.
Yesterday after I came home from bridge and had just changed into some dry (I was sweated through my clothing!) clothes, a couple came by to deliver a lovely potted plant from the Seniors and Friends organization. They came in and visited for a short while. The husband grew up in a town not far from our farm, so we talked about that as well as about my farm. I put the plant out on my deck this morning, but will bring it in later. It needs sun and is supposed to withstand heat, but it is going to be out 95 out there by 3:00 this afternoon.
Jane, I hope the weather is lovely and you and Ray are having a great time!
You, too, Marilyn and Keith.
Sue--Ginnyann, I'd sure love to hear from you. I'm going to look for your phone number--I know I have it somewhere.
my laptop died overnight, and i had to get a new one. Won't get it til tomorrow, so will only read til then. Dont like to type on notepad.
Good morning, Mary, and whoever else is looking in. I hope you get a new laptop soon. I dread the day I turn my computer on and nothing happens! I look forward to my mornings checking out S&F and my 2 e-mail accounts.
I'm dressed and ready for Tim to arrive for our lunch date and visit to the library. I finished the 6 books I checked out last Friday and had to reread a couple of my paperback collection of Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I have read some of hers many times--usually when I'm out of library books. Most of her novels have interesting plots--of course after reading a couple of them, I always know there will be a happy ending!
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. I've been outside for the past hour cutting ivy off my sidewalk to my front porch (which only strangers use!). Friends and family know to come to the side door that leads to my family room and kitchen. I'm hot and sweaty and am going to shower and wash my hair as soon as I cool down a bit.
Tim and I enjoyed our lunch out and then we went to the library to return and get new books and to Kroger. Yesterday afternoon, I goofed off and read another book! I have 6 from the library to read, so will start one when I get out of these dirty/sweaty work clothes.
Mary, I hope your new lap top arrived and you are back in business!
Hi to all you other Buddies. I know Jane and Ray must be enjoying their trip out west and am wondering what the rest of you are doing.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I just picked up my new HP laptop. So now it's a learning experience, finding stuff and reentering "favorites", etc. Change is never easy.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I had a quiet weekend, lots of rain and a deluge at church time, so stayed home. My rain gauge cracked during a freeze during January, so I have no idea how much rain we had, but it was a gracious plenty! I enjoyed staying inside to read and watch old Hallmark movies.
I've had breakfast and am going out side shortly to do some more yard clean up. My neighbors used to have a mimosa tree at the edge of our yards and I have lots of mimosas trying to take over my yard. They are hard to get rid of!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, I love mimosa trees - John hated them. We had one once, but he would never let me plant one again. ;D
Sharon is still having trouble getting in. She says her password won't work any more and she can't get anything to work. jane is in Yosemite and doesn't get enough internet to help. Bubble, do you think you could help Sharon?
Margaret came over yesterday, with Matt, Claire, and their newest sheep-doodle, Rye. He's already a big dog, and only 6 months old - and SO sweet. Margaret stayed longer and planted some daylilies for me out in front of my deck. I won't be able to see them from my chair, but I do love having them there. It's a good place for them.
We were predicted to have pop-up storms yesterday - and I guess we did. But none on my house. After supper, we had lots of thunder and lots of dark clouds that I could see around. But the sun was almost always shining over my place, and we got a few drops of rain - not enough to completely wet the deck. So I've been out to water again this morning.
Hope y'all have a good week in store.
MaryZ, please ask Sharon to email me ( with 'for S&F in subject line) and I'll try to help her. She will probably need a new password.
Will do, Bubble - Thanks.
maryz we have a mimosa by the back steps , I wait patiently every year for it to bloom & attract the hummingbirds . The tree is 44 years old & still going strong . We had a Mulberry tree that was planted by the birds & had it cut down . It was a good shade tree but the berries got tracked into the house & it made a mess .
Good morning, Buddies. My cleaning ladies just left and I have a very tidy and clean house for a while. Also clean sheets on my bed which is a big help. Lifting up the edge of my Queen Size mattress is just not do-able for me anymore. I try to keep things tidy and picked up during the 2 weeks they are not here.
I'll probably mow the back yard when the grass dries out there. I have no grass in the rest of the yard due to the large trees which shade out everything except my flower beds. My gardenias have finished blooming but their foliage is still lovely, so that's nice. I've read all except 2 of the books I checked out of the library last Friday, so will start on one of those this afternoon.
I am appalled at the news/pictures of migrant children separated from their parents. I can't imagine how frightened the children as well as the parents must be. There was an interesting editorial in this morning's paper written by Laura Bush about the children and how frightened they are. She had an excellent summary of the problem and how inhumane it is to put young children in custody away from their parents. Aren't all Americans descendants of immigrants? My paternal ancestors came to Cape Cod in 1623 and eventually went down the Atlantic Coast and up the Mississippi River to establish farms in the territory along the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. My maternal ancestors were living in the Ohio Valley and were farming prior to the American Revolution. (I should have put these comments in the political forum, but didn't have the intestinal fortitude to read some of the anti-immigrant rhetoric!).
Enough griping for today. I'm off to mow the grass in the back yard before it gets too hot. Tim didn't come over yesterday because their elderly dog is on her last legs and he is staying home with her. He has to carry her outside when she needs to go out. Kris is having a hard time letting go. Tim is trying to get as much work done at home as he can online.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
alpiner, I remember mulberry trees from when we lived in Texas, but they don't grow here. They are messy (like mimosas). I don't remember seeing hummingbirds around the mimosas, though.
Sue, sorry about Tim & Kris's dog. As we all know, it's hard to lose them. Enjoy your "tidy" house.
Sharon is obviously still having trouble getting in. jane can't help right now, she's in Yosemite without much internet. Bubble is trying to help, too. Hope to see them soon.
Marilyn, when are you due back from Sun River? It always takes a while to get back to "real life" after a vacation.
Nothing much going on around here. My partner and I came in second (out of 10 pairs) at duplicate last night.
I think that may be the best we've done. :thumbup:
I'm back!!! Bubble came through for me and I was able to get on. Isn't the internet amazing that someone in Israel could fix my problem in SC?!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, BUBBLE!! You can't know how much I appreciate your help and Mary's in giving me your email address!
Any of you who are on FB and haven't connected within the last week, please "Friend" me. I lost FB on my computer although I still had it on my phone. Go figure. I'm getting it pretty much back to normal, but there are a few people missing. I think one of the problems I was having was that I had changed emails and not notified S & F's or FB.
Other than fussing with the computer, I have started going to the fitness center again--3x in the past week!! I have such a headache from my tight halo!! :D
It sounds like Sue has really been busy with gardening in this heat! Please be careful. I'm so sorry about Tim & Kris's dog. So hard to let go.
Mary, sounds like Margaret is really making your deck area pretty. Again, thank you for connecting me with Bubble. Congrats on the bridge!
Alpiner, I took Femara and didn't have any side effects. Maybe that would work for you. Discuss alternatives with your doctor of course.
Jane, Melanie & Sangmin went to Portland a couple years ago and loved it--especially the food & the cheeses. Sangmin liked the breweries and Melanie the wineries too. Sounds like you're having a great time. I've never been to Oregon, although I've been to WA and CA.
I hope Marilyn is having fun in Sun River.
John caught a cold just before Memorial Dad, then thought he was getting over it when suddenly his ears stopped up to the point he could hardly hear. He finally went to the Dr last Friday and was put on a strong antibiotic and he's doing better, but still not 100%. This was really unusual for him.
Everyone stay healthy and out of this oppressive heat. It was 96 here yesterday. No rain for about 3 days.
So glad to be back! Sharon
ooops SharonE, I just got your PM and reading you still were not connected I only changed your address to gmail!
So now I don't know if you are still able to connect! Let me know...
I have been off Anastrozle for a week , I see a big difference in how I feel , I'm still a bit wobbly . I had a diagnostic mammogram last week & it was benign !! I'm less crabby but tire easily . We are members of the San Diego Model T Ford Club & one of our yearly events is the Horseless Rodeo at the San Diego County Fair which is this weekend . We play games with the Model T's in a horse arena & afterwards enjoy the fair . I'm not going this year , it requires a lot of walking & I don't want to drag my oxygen concentrator along . My husband plans to go & is hoping he can get someone to go along .
Hooray, Sharon is back!
And hooray for alpiner, too. So glad you're feeling better and had a good mammogram!
We are in San Francisco where it is, as usual this time of year, windy and chilly. We spent two nights in Yosemite and no internet, so I’ve just read to catch up.
Heading home tomorrow, but it’ll be very late when we get home.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I didn't get up until 8:30 this morning and took my time with breakfast, reading the paper, etc. My back yard needs mowing again already due to the recent rains so I've been outside picking up downed limbs and other junk that needs to go down to the curb. I'm not finished, but it's just too hot now to continue working outside. Maybe I'll go out later and try to finish the backyard mowing. It doesn't take long as there is not much grass due to all the large oak trees back there. However, my old pear tree has WAY too many pears and they are dropping everywhere, so before I can mow, I'll have to pick up the pears, too!
I'm thinking of fixing lunch in about an hour and lying down with a book after cleaning that up. It's just too hot here in the afternoons to work outside. Thank goodness my front yard doesn't have grass (due to the many trees) and I can let that go for a few days, but I need to prune some of the azaleas out front and also in the back yard.
Have a good day, Buddies. Jane, I hope your trip home will be a safe one. Your trip reminds me of the late summer Bob and I drove to my sister's home in Indiana--not far from Chicago. We left our car at her home and road a local train back to Chicago. Spent 3 days meandering around the city, then boarded a train and went across the northern states to Seattle where we spent almost a week, then to San Francisco for a reunion with Navy friends who lived near S.F. , down to a town in California (name forgotten now) where Bill was doing a graduate course in something to do with trees, then back to S.F. to catch a train to Denver--spent a week there, and back to Chicago to pick up our car at sister Linda's and drove home. The weather was great out west, not too hot or rainy, but sunny and pleasant.
I'm off to the kitchen for another glass of water!
Sue
Bubble, apparently all is well. I was able to post yesterday and it is letting me post again today. Computers are so touchy! The least little thing can mess it all up. Thanks again!
Jane, it sounds like you've had a wonderful trip. I loved San Fran the one time I was there. Hope you're having a safe trip home.
Sue, your plants all seem to require a lot of work. Unless you really like the pears, I'd get rid of it. But that's me. Bending over to pick things up is definitely not something I want to do.
I just got back from the fitness center. I go to see the osteo/arthritis dr on July 3. I really don't know what he can do for me, but I'll go the first time anyway.
Alpiner, glad you're feeling better now. Good decision not to go to the Model T thing this weekend.
Not much going on here. Hi to everyone. Sharon
I hate being awake at 3:30 a.m.!!
Good morning, Sharon, and GOOD GRIEF, Mary! I hate waking up in the middle of the night, too. I hope you got back to sleep and/or have a nap planned to make up for it.
I've had breakfast, read the paper, showered/shampooed/dressed for bridge at Chik'n Salad Chik at 11:00. We'll meet there and eat lunch, then play bridge. Peggy is the hostess and she finds it more convenient for all of us to have it there--Peggy lives up at the lake now and it's a pretty long drive for the rest of us. Olyne will pick me up about 10:55. I hope Bonney gets there about that same time as she called me yesterday and asked me to split a large chicken salad sandwich with her. I'm going to do that, plus order a cup of chicken soup and a small salad. Bonney has lost her appetite and is losing weight. I worry about her.
I'm caught up on laundry and my only chore today is to make my grocery list for tomorrow. Tim will pick me up for lunch, Kroger, and the library. Muffin, their dog is still hanging on--she's a large dog and not walking at all well. Tim has to carry her outside for potty breaks. I feel really bad for him, Kris, and Muffin. She was just a tiny pup when Kris brought her home.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
I'm home...we got in the door at 2:15 am or so. The word exhausted doesn't begin to describe our near-zombie state. Days and airplane and motor coach rides from 5:30 am to 2:15 am is not for old people!! :idiot2: Good to be home. Wonderful trip, but home in a driving rain and glad someone else was driving.
Now for laundry, laundry, laundry, and a MUCH NEEDED haircut I had to postpone because of Patricia's emergency surgery.
jane
jane, glad you're home safely. Now rest up, so you can recall and enjoy your trip (and also tell us about it).
Sue, I hope you get some good cards this afternoon.
I haven't gotten back to sleep, and don't know if I'll get a nap in this afternoon or not. Time will tell, I guess. If not, I'm sure I'll sleep well tonight. We're getting some much-needed rain today. They're predicting an inch or more.
So far, in my gauge, there's about 0.25" - so I hope it continues.
Hi Gals.. I've had a busy morning--got gas, went to mini Walmart tobuy staples for the Food Pantry our church supports. Then took that to the church and got some help unloading it, picked up the items we had loaned the church for VBS, then went for my last eye check-up. She's happy with them andsaid if I hadn't gotten the multifocal lens, I would have had to have Rx glasses. My right eye is much weaker than the left.
Now I've been home and had lunch and caught up on the computer and now have to go to the grocery. Ugh!
Mary, I feel for you being awake in the middleof thenight. Have you tried Tylenol PM? Sometimes that helps me.
Jane, You had a long difficult trip. Rest should be the name of the game today.
Lori went down to Jamaica with a girlfriend to celebrate her birthday. Coming home, she got toMiami and her flight was delayed forever and she arrived home after being awake for 36 hours! Then had to work the next day! I guess she had a good time. I've only had Messenger messages so far.
Hi to all. I'm off to the grocery. Sharon
I am feeling bad that I told my husband I wasn't going with him on Saturday to the fair for the Horseless Rodeo . But thinking it over I know I made the right choice for me . After the event is over he will drive the Model T to a remote parking area & we would walk about a mile back into the main part of the fair & have lunch . Afterward we would walk around some & then walk back to the Model T & leave . It will be crowded as usual with hardly any place to sit & rest . Even if I waited for him to park the Model T & walk back & later wait for him to drive back from where he parked the Model T , there would still be so much walking . It tires me to even think about it .
Hi everyone....I haven't posted in a few days...nothing new with me..I'm going next week to have low lights to my hair...it's really grey....got tired of the upkeep....but here I go..doing it again..lol...really hot and dry here...the south part of Texas got rain.....but went around us....Hi to any reading ...have a great weekend...Darlene
My husband ( Norm ) had invited a young man & family to go with him to the fair but this afternoon he got an email from him saying they wouldn't be coming . Norm & I talked it over & I will go with him but we will leave right after the the event is over . So I won't have to do all that walking . He was so happy , he didn't want to go alone .
Good morning, Buddies and Welcome Home, Jane! I hope you can get rested up and relax. Vacations are fun, but can be exhausting.
Mary, I'm sorry about your sleepless night and hope you can catch a few cat naps during the day to help you catch up. We've been having small amounts of rain several days a week and my backyard grass has been growing faster than I like. I mowed it again on Tuesday and it could be mowed again today, but it's my grocery/lunch/library outing with Tim, so it'll have to wait until tomorrow at the earliest. My front yard has so many large trees that grass is not a problem out there.
Sharon, you had more than a busy day yesterday. I don't know how you keep going at what seems like a frantic pace. I'm glad Lori finally made it home OK, but yuck on the long delay on getting home and having to stay awake to work the next day.
Darlene, hey, if you like the lowlights, more power to you! We had rain yesterday just as we finished our bridge game at Chikn-Salad-Chik--and neither Olyne or I had brought an umbrella. I got pretty wet when she let me out at my house. I'm glad for the rain, but will have to mow again pretty soon because of it.
Alpiner, I'm sorry the outing with the young man's family didn't work out. I can see that Norm would be disappointed, but it was nice that you were able to go with him. I'm sure he appreciated it. How are you feeling this morning?
I've made my grocery list and am ready to go whenever Tim gets here. He usually works garage and yard sales on Friday if anything worthwhile is listed in the newspapers. He didn't mention last night what is going on with Muffin (their 13 y.o. dog who is not well). I know that's hard on both him and Kris.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
alpiner, glad that you and your husband were able to find a compromise solution that works for both of you. (Wish the Congress were able to do that, too - sorry, that just slipped out. ) ::)
Sue, I got through the day with no naps, but I surely did sleep well last night. Glad I had the alarm set so I could get to my swim class at the Y.
jane, we'll be looking forward to hearing about your trip when you get rested up - and get the laundry done. ::)
Sharon, glad you got some good news from the eye doc. I'm with Sue - you need to slow down a bit.
We didn't get much more rain yesterday. Today was supposed to be cloudy and rainy all day, but so far the sun is shining brightly in the very blue sky. Oh, well. Our swim class has been without a teacher on Mon and Fri for a couple of months (we do pretty well by ourselves, but would rather have a teacher). This morning, we finally had an instructor!! I don't know whether she's available for just the summer or for "permanent", but she was very good. And we're delighted to have her.
Nothing planned for the weekend - I hope all have a good one!
Alpiner...glad you and Norm found a compromise.
Sharon...good news on your eyes and lens choice.
Sue...your flowers must be breathtaking.
Mary...glad you have an instructor you like.
Darlene...stay cool and enjoy your new hair color.
The landscaper was here this morning to replace the three hydragenas [sp?]that just won't grow in our front. I tried to tell them it was too shady...but what does Jane know?! Now we have three giant hostas. OK, I guess; he also finally got the corner section finished. Yard guy came, too, so we're all mowed up. They said we've had 10 inches of rain in the last two weeks...and more to come this weekend and beginning of next week.
We enjoyed Portland...Rose test garden, Powell's book store, VooDoo doughnuts, down the coast and a ride on the dunes and then a jet boat ride on the Rogue River and lunch in a sort of wilderness area, then on to the giant Redwoods, Sacramento, Yosemite Park, and San Francisco and then flight home.
jane
I did grocery shopping this morning since I wouldn't be able to do it on Saturday . I came home tired ! Son lives with us & he had 2 teeth extracted on Wednesday. He is on a soft diet & has taken care of that himself . So I just need to cook for Norm & I .
Norm's cousin who was like a brother passed yesterday , we are planning a quick trip to Oregon in a couple of weeks for the memorial . Norm & I met through this cousin . My best friend was the cousin's girlfriend for awhile , I'm going to invite her to the memorial , she may or may not want to go . I have to change a dr.'s appt. for this but won't be able to until Monday .
Wow, Jane, what a trip! Sounds wonderful.l
Mary, glad you slept well last night & still made it to swimming. A new instructor too!
Alpiner, take it easy tomorrow, but it sounds like you made a good compromise & decision. Sorry for your loss.
Darlene, I'm getting so gray by my ears, I may have to get low lights too. I've never had them though.
Sue, it is good that I am getting more active. The past 2 years I've been a couch potato!
Today, i worked out in the AM, came home & showered & dressed to go out to lunch with a neighbor and then back to her house to watch an Andre Rieu DVD. He is a singer, orchestra leader, violinist that is often on PBS. Nice afternoon.
Isn't Marilyn back yet? I miss her posts, and Jeanette's, Joy's, and Ginny's! Get with it girls! Sharon
We will be flying to Oregon in a couple weeks for a memorial . I need to bring along my Nebulizer in case I need it . I looked online & it says to bring it on board in a tote bag , not to pack it in suitcase , it could get lost or damaged & to bring the prescription for it . Norm says he has it some where .
Maary, I guess it's catching. It is 3 AM and I still haven't been asleep. Tylenol didn't help. Going to go try again now. Sharon
Sharon, hope you got back to sleep - sorry I "infected" you. I slept hard again last night - it was actually light when I woke up (unusual for me). But then I went back to sleep in my chair while I was reading the paper.
The cleaning lady woke me when she came in about 8. We all need our sleep, don't we!
Good morning, Buddies. I slept until 8:30 this morning. Mostly because I wanted to finish a Baldacci novel I'd started reading yesterday morning. I finally turned my light off about 1:30 and went right to sleep, so that was good. Sometimes I get too keyed up in the plot and keep thinking about it after the lights are out!
Sharon, you had a full day yesterday. Your afternoon with your neighbor sounds nice. I had a nice lunch, Kroger shopping, and library visit with Tim. We went to Niffer's for lunch, I had a BLT and a Corona beer. He had some other kind of sandwich and a beer--but it wasn't a Corona! It was a nice day out. Their dog Muffin is still hanging in despite being 13 years old and having difficulty walking. They take turns staying home with her. I feel really bad for them--I remember how devastated I was when Stubby died from kidney failure.
Alpiner, I hope your trip to Oregon is a good one. I agree that you must take the Nebulizer on board. That's something that you can't afford to lose in transit.
Mary, hurray for a good night's sleep! We all need our "beauty rest"! I can't say that my sleep helps my "beauty", but I'm thankful that I can sleep at least 7 1/2 hours every night. (at least most every night. Sometimes I get something on my mind and keep stewing over it too long!)
Have a nice day, Every Buddy! I'm off to do a little weeding out front--before it gets too hot. We had more rain during the night and it is still cool enough to work out there.
GinnyAnn, please check in. I'm going to have to find your phone # and call you. I'm worried about you!
Have a happy Saturday, Buddies.
Sue
Morning, Ladies.
Sharon and Mary...hope you got the needed sleep.
Sue...be careful weeding in your heat.
Alpiner...hope your flight goes well.
We did a walk to town before it got too hot, and stopped at the cafe for breakfast. So, we're "walked and fed" and no kitchen cleanup to do.
Our flights were fine...but ....they've seemed to make the space for legs less and less. Tall guys are miserable.
I'm glad we're not flying anywhere else soon.
Quiet day planned here.
jane
I slept till 8:45, but really would have liked to sleep longer. Lori called while I was fixing breakfast, so I told her I would call her back, which I did. She was on a 3 hour road trip to a friend's and wanted to catch up. I am now dressed and perking--sort of. I really need 8 or 8.5 hrs sleep every night, even with my new thyroid dose.
Nothing scheduled for the day, thank goodness. I've been busy all week. Mary, hope you can relax today too.
Jane, you are an early bird. Nice to get a walk in the cool (but not nice enough for me to give up sleep!). I imagine Ray really does suffer on plane rides. I'm not comfortable myself, but he is so tall, it must be terribly ucomfortable.
Sue, I started reading on the couch last night and fell sound asleep until John came in to go to bed, so I got up and got ready for bed and then couldn't sleep!! So aggravatinng. Glad you had a good day with Tim. Sad about the dog.
Hi to all, Sharon
Jane if you came down the coast you passed within 2 blocks of my house.
We got home the 17th. I've been doing a lot to get caught up and the n also a lot of walking and resting. I am getting ready to book next year's trip to Kauai Hawaii for late june or early July. I need to get it done quick before all the condos are booked up. I also am trying to make some mmemories with Keith before he is completely gooe with the dementia. I want to go places I have never been, Alaska is another trip that we can do just about anytime. we have friends that live there. I want to go on the alaska cruise. I've never been on a cruise.
Good to see you back, too, Marilyn. And glad you had a good time. You'll love Kauai - it's a beautiful island. Soak up those memories!
BTW, jane - did you take your trip on your own, or were you with a tour? It sounds like a whirlwind trip, and seeing lots of great things.
Marilyn, I wondered what you were up to. Your idea of making memories with Keith is a good one.. My older daughter and husband have a timeshare on Kuaii, so they have been many times. They love it. Lately though, they have been renting it out. We took the cruise to Alaska and enjoyed it but wished we had done the land tour also.
John took me out to eat last night which was nice and unexpected.
We've been to church & SS and I've put a load of laundry in. I have to book John's flights to Ft. Lauderdale for his bridge cruise in Oct. Then, sometime soon, I've got to call Joc add settle on a date for me to visit them in Minneapolis in August and then book those flights.
Hot & humid here but supposed to drop to high 80's next Tues. Not much going on here. Hope you are all having a nice Sunday. Sharon
Good afternoon, Buddies. I've been to SS and church, back home to cook lunch--which I burned! and then had a mess to clean up in the kitchen and had to stand on my step stool to shut off the fire alarms! Some days I should just have stayed in bed!!!!
I've cleaned up the kitchen and plan to spend the rest of the afternoon inside as it's pretty hot outside. Tomorrow morning Tim will be here about 8:20 to take me to my GP's office for my annual physical. I'll have blood work first , then the physical, I think. Or maybe it will be the physical first, then the blood work. I think I'll be one of the first patients, so maybe won't be there too very long.
Not much else to report. I plan to lie down on my bed shortly with the Baldacci mystery I'm reading. I think I'll finish it this afternoon if I don't doze off.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I have decided to not bring the Nebulizer for the plane trip . I will be okay with my inhalers .
I'm trying to work out dates to visit my sister and her family in July. I hope we have a time that'll work for both of us. I'm just waiting to hear from her.
Hot and humid here...Ray's been cleaning a nasty grease spill in the oven, so we can turn on the auto clean. It was a bad one and I was afraid of the smoke and possible fire.
We went with our local travel group. I would not have wanted to drive in Sacramento and esp. in San Francisco.
jane
Good morning, Alpiner, Jane, and whoever is looking in today. Tim picked me up about 8:20 this morning for my 6 month check up with my GP. We were seen fairly quickly, had my blood work completed and my physical and I'm good to go for another 6 months. We also made an appointment for my mammogram on Thursday at another location. It's a new place to me, but the same outfit that does Kris's mammos, and will eliminate my trip to Montgomery. I should probably send a letter to the mammo clinic and my doctor's office down there to let them know I'm unable to drive down there anymore (and Tim doesn't have the time to go down there with me--it usually takes all morning!).
When he brought me home, I changed into my "work" clothes and went outside and pulled a trug full of weeds. Still not finished out there, but it's already almost 90* and too hot to stay outside very long.
I've got laundry to do and that will probably last until lunch--after that I'll stay inside in the cool house.
Alpiner, it's good you can take your Nebulizer on the plane with you. Enjoy your trip!
Jane, your proposed trip to visit with your sister sounds nice. I miss my sisters and rarely see either one of them. Anne and I do try to talk on the phone every 3 or 4 weeks--but we're both usually busy and now her husband's vision has deteriorated and she must drive him to all his medical appointments. I have talked to Linda in June. Her birthday was June 6 and I try to call her then and also in December. She is busy with Kevin's family who live near her. Her oldest grandchild, Kevin, graduated from H.S. recently.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Has anyone heard from GinnyAnn?
Sue
I go to m y eye dr tomorrow for the 6 month check up, then on the 3rd I see the bOrtho about my right knee, the 9th is the yearly squeeze, and the 11 is m y bone scan/ aa busy couple of week=s.
I just booked June1 to June 8 to Kauai hi next year. Woo Hoo finally going to Hawaii.
Sue:I, too, had a humialating(sp) experience yesterday. I put a slice of bread
in my toaster oven , went and read the paper, -----and then smoke alarm went off
up and down the hall and my room. The sitter for my neighbor came right over ,knew
exactly what to do and helped tremendously.The toast was not only burnt black but
also was in real flames in the toaster. The sitter knew just what to do to stop the
flames, but entire apartment smelled of smoke. She brought my oscillating fan from
bedroom and faced it to the hallway to move the smoke,etc. She was truly a
lifesaver. I guess the biggest thing was loss of pride in doing such a foolish thing.
JOY
Joyous, we've all been there as far as doing silly things, but you were lucky to have the lady to help you take care of it all.
Jane, sounds like Ray is doing what I had to do a month or two ago. Ammonia is the answer! How nice thaat you are going to go visit your sister. I know you are very close. I have to call Joc tonight to firm up my plans to visit her in Minneapolis.
Sue, it's too bad you don't get to see your sisters oftener, but if Anne's husband can't see well, she definitely can't leave him. Maybe your other sister will come down after her grandson goes to college.
I've been to the fitness center and put in a load of laundry and helped John do some things. Now, I'm just playing. Sandra comes tomorrow and I'm going to have her help me empty out and clean the pantry. It's been forever!
I heard this AM that Nancy, Ms Frances' daughter and husband have found the house they want in Williamsburg area and have closed on it. Now they are goig to do some personalizing of it and plan to move in mid August and put this house up for sale then. I hope we get a nice new neighbor.
Hi to all. Sharon
Joy and Sue, soon after I moved to the Terrace, I scorched a piece of toast in the toaster. It set off the building smoke alarm, so that's a big deal, and every resident has to be checked, etc. And to make it worse, it was at 6:30 a.m. Folks were NOT happy, and I was SO embarrassed! Haven't used the toaster since. :D But the alarm here has been set off by steam from somebody's shower, too. Guess that's better than not having it sensitive enough.
I was going to go to duplicate tonight, but we've already had some lightning, thunder, and wind go through, and more in the area. My partner and I decided to stay home. I certainly didn't want to get caught out on the road in one of those. They've been wicked around here the last few days. We got an inch of rain in about 15-20 minutes in one of the yesterday. Scary!
I hope everybody gets good reports from their various doctor visits. They do seem to come in bunches, don't they?
Look out Sharon, these storms heading your way are scary.
I have an appt. with my cancer dr. for tomorrow . I got a call from her office today wanting to postpone it until next week , she thought I had an ultra sound on my abdomen & said the results would be in by then . But I didn't have one , huh ? I'm keeping the appt. tomorrow to find out what is going on . I had some digestive problems but they are gone now since I stopped taking a med she had me on .
Alpiner....sometimes these doc offices sure do get things goofed up.
My 94 yr old SIL in Chicago is trying to get an appt with a kidney doc, at her primary doc’s suggestion, but his office hasn’t faxed over her records and the kidney doc’s office won’t give her an appt without them.
Back up to 90s and high humidity by end of the week.
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've got a load of wash in the dryer and need to shower and dress for bridge at the Azalea Place. Libba will pick me up about 10:50. We have lunch there at 11:00 and then play bridge until about 3:00.
I had a good checkup with my GP yesterday. He ordered blood work, so I had to get a stick, but the nurse is good at that, no problems. He's got me on a 6 month schedule now--I'm guessing because of my age and the pace maker. Thank goodness for my insurance plus Tri-Care-for-Life that Bob paid into for me.
It's already hot and sunny and expected to be up in the mid-high 90's today. So I'm glad to be out playing bridge.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. Mary, I'm glad you decided to stay home from bridge. There were lots of storms around Charlotte and we had a lot of thunder and blowing, but I don't think we got any rain!! We're needing it now too. It's strange that Sun City seems to be in a little niche that all the storms avoid most of the time. Of course, I say that and we'll get a real toad strangler later this week.
Alpiner, don't you wonder if the right hand knows what the left one is doing in doctor's offices?
Jane, talking about faxing records, I need to call my primary dr and get him to fax my records to the arthritis dr. he recommended.
My cleaning gal is here and with her help, I have just finished cleaning out the pantry. She got everything out and I organized it and she cleaned the shelves. I'm so glad to have that done. I try to keep it neat, but the bottom and the top don't stay that way because I can't get down or up on a stool to access them. I just heard the dryer ding, so the sheets are dry and ready for her to put back on the bed. It's so nice to have someone do the things I either can't or have problems with.
Sue, I hope you have a good bridge session and lunch today. I play tomorrow.
This afternoon, I get my hair cut. I'm getting as shaggy as Bunny, so really need it. Nothing else of interest here.
Hope everyone has a good day. Sharon
Morning, Gals...
Storms here overnight and more today, the "weatherguessers" say. I'm hurting, but think I'll ride with Ray over to where he swims just to get out of the house a bit.
Bridge tomorrow and I'm looking forward to that.
jane
I had an appt. with the cancer dr. his morning . She asked if I would like to try another medication to replace the Anastrozole I was taking & had a bad reaction to . I told her I would rather not take any med & just have my regular mammograms . The Anastrozole only gave a 10% chance of not getting cancer again . At my age she she agreed to my choice . This medication gave me some bad reactions . Before I started taking it a couple of my fingers would pop out of joint , after I started taking it in one afternoon it happened 4 times & was painful until I used my other hand to dislodge them ! I got very grumpy , had headaches , no appetite , heart burn , easily upset & crying & frustrated . We agreed I would have lab work done & see her in 3 months from now on .
alpiner - Hooray! for you and your doctor making an informed decision together about your treatment.
I hope you continue you get more relief from the side effects you were having.
jane, this changeable weather is obviously really doing a number on your joints. It's been crazy here, too. Beautiful hot sunshine, and then, in late afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms.
Sharon, sorry you didn't get any rain - or maybe you were lucky. I wonder how you'll do with today's line of storms.
It roared through here in about 1.5 hours. No severe winds at my house, but I got nearly 2" of rain in 45 minutes. And then it was gone. Wow!
We're still due to get temps in the mid-to-high 90s the rest of the week, with heat indexes over 100 - with humidity to match. Yuck!
My oxygen level was at 94 today , a big improvement ! I have been using a mechanism I was given while in the hospital for pneumonia in February . I have lost a total of 13 lbs from no appetite . I have let my hair grow & Norm says I look 20 years younger ! Love that man !! Our granddaughter had never seen me with longer hair & I sent her some pictures of when I was in my 30's . All she said was WOW !
Alpiner....sounds as if you're doing great!
I'm off to bridge and looking forward to it, having missed the last two weeks due to the west coast trip.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've just come in from weeding and am H-O-T! I'm going to read one of my library books until time to fix lunch--and if I finish it I'll probably have to re-read one of my old favorites. My Wednesday bridge club is meeting today, but I asked Libba to sub for me as I need to get some laundry and other chores done today. Tomorrow morning Tim is coming by to take me to a new place which is nearby for my mammogram. I used to drive to Montgomery for that, but it takes almost an hour down and hour back. He took me down there last time and the wait time was terrible, so we're going to try this one. I need to write a letter to my oncologist down there and explain my situation.
Jane, I hope you get great cards and have a nice lunch with your bridge friends. My bridge game yesterday was "almost" OK, but I didn't get many good cards and one of my partners was cranky! I should have stayed home! I did have a nice broiled fish and the cauliflower was OK, too, as was the ice cream for dessert.
Alpiner, it sounds like yesterday was a really good one for you. I'm assuming you are happy with losing the 13 lbs (but watch out as you don't want to go down too far!). How nice that your hubby AND your granddaughter were so complimentary of your longer hair!
I'm planning on a quiet rest of day inside. Be careful of the heat--it looks like the whole U.S. is going to have a HOT ONE today!
Sue
Happy Wednesday, Buddies! Nothing exciting going on here. I've been to swimming, and was supposed to have my mani/pedi after that. But my nail tech had to cancel - she was in extreme pain with a kidney stone.
Ouch! That's something I've never experienced - and hope I never do. Disappointing for me, of course. :'( - worse for her. I've rescheduled for next Tuesday. No storms yet today - just hot, hot, hot!
Hi Gals. I just got back from bridge and need to go to the FC to work out. I came in 2nd in bridge, so I was happy. We bid and made 1 small slam. Usually if we make one, we haven't bid it.
Alpiner, glad you and your dr are in agreement. So many dr's are so arrogant that they won't listen to you. My primary is pretty good too.
Jane, hope you had good cards. Sorry about the sore joints.
Mary, you were right yesterday, the storms were headed straight for us. I think we got 2" if the forecaster was accurate for us. It sure came down hard. There was some thunder but I didn't see any lightening.
We had another fire in Sun City again a couple days ago. Someone was grilling and went in to get the steaks and the propane tank blew up! The house didn't burn to the ground, but I think it is unlivable. So sad.
I made my reservations for Minneapolis last night after talking to Jocelyne. I will be going 8/10-13. Just a short weekend visit but long enough to spend some time with them and see the little guys.
Nothing else going on here. I need to leave now. Sharon
SCFSue I was a bit on the chunky side & could even lose a bit more .
Hot Thursday morning greetings. We have heat advisories until Saturday night, so not much going on with us outside. I did walk a bit this morning,, so now icing the knee I twisted the morning we left on our west coast trip. It held up pretty well on the walk, though.
Bridge was up and down, and I ended up 3rd out of 10, so better than some weeks. None next week since Wed. is the 4th of July and the next Wed. we'll be headed to Ohio for a few days visit with my sister.
Stay cool and safe!
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast, cleaned the kitchen, and am showered and dressed, waiting for Tim. We are going to a new place not far from my house for a mammogram. I need to send a letter to my oncologist in Montgomery. I can't drive down there anymore and Tim really doesn't have the time to take me down there and endure the long wait. It's very busy at that clinic.
It's HOT as usual for the summer here. Since I'm not going to be home until after lunch and Kroger shopping, I won't work outside today. Yesterday when I did work outside in the morning, I was bitten by something and had to take an allergy pill to stop the itching. This morning, my arm is back to normal, so that's good.
I've lost weight since my fall, but my body has reshaped its self and my tummy is way too poochy. I know I should be doing situps, but I have been putting it off. When I put on my favorite pair of shorts this morning, they were snug around my middle.
I didn't go to bridge yesterday as I couldn't get it in with my other activities. Libba subbed for me, so that was good. Bridge at the retirement center on Tuesday was OK, but it was a bit too warm in the room where we ate lunch and then played bridge. And I didn't have much in the way of cards except in one round.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Stay out of the heat if you can.
Sue
God Morning Ladies. I've been out to walk the dog. Next on the adgenda is to go to the hospital for the diabetic testing that goes on once a month. I am pre Diabetic and I think Keith ,ay be more than pre. So I insisted to taking him to the test. I Have been watching what I eat and have a handout that Igot at the monthly meeting with the foods and amounts. that are wise to eat. I've been reading label to find out the serving size and following that too.
Did I tell you that w e are booked for the Pono Ka'i resort next year. I am so looking forwars to that trip. I just hope that Keith is in condition to go as well, I don't want to cancel.
Hi Gals. Super hot here too--supposed to be in the 90's for the next week with about a 20-30% rain chance. We had a lot of thunder and rumbling last evening and even a little lightening but very little rain.
I'm going to the grocery in a bit. Ugh! Nothing else planned.
Jane, have a wonderful trip to your sister's over the 4th. Safe drive. John will be flying to IA the 22nd, I think, to visit his sister. His younger sister who just lost her husband will be driving down with her son at the same time, so that will be nice for Millie.
Most everyone must be hibernating in this heat. Sue, hope the big squeeze goes well. It's always stressful at a new place.
Marilyn, you are wise to watch your diets if you are pre-diabetic. Wonderful trip planned. Hope you got insurance though.
TTYL, Sharon
Sharon...nice John can fly up and see things for himself with his sisters. We're not going to Ohio until July 11...a week after the 4th. It's the best time to see the niece Lori, her children, and Melanie's children...and their little munchkins...that'll be 5 age 6 and under!! Last year my BIL and sister arranged for them all to meet us at a restaurant near where they all live, and that worked out beautifully ....so I"m hoping that's what can happen again this year.
Marilyn...good idea to go while you can still manage Keith and he can appreciate the trip and endure the long airplane ride. I'm so glad we did our extensive travel when we were younger.
jane
Marilyn, I hope the doctor visits all go well. I agree with Sharon - booking a trip this far ahead, I'd definitely get the trip insurance. We had two trips scheduled the year John died. I had insurance on one and got all the money back - not on the other one. I did get a partial refund, though. In any case, you'll love Kauai - it is gorgeous!
jane, it sounds like you didn't get much spring, either. Guess that was pretty much true everywhere. Your trip in a couple of weeks sounds like a good one.
Sharon, glad John is getting up to visit his sister - important for all concerned. As is your visit to Melanie's family.
Sue, hope the mammogram goes well.
alpiner, I'd love to lose some weight, too - but I'll pass on your method (as I'm sure you would have, too). ;)
Lazy Thursday - cleaning day for me. The gal came about 8:30, so she finished quickly. It's been cloudy all day so far. The thunder and lightning started about 11, and the rain about 11:20. By noon when I got back from lunch, we had had another 2" of rain. Sometimes these little storms pass over, and sometimes it just pours. At least my flowers are loving it.
Stay cool and dry, Buddies!
Mary, so far, we have sunny skies, but who knows what the eveing will bring. I did get the grocery shopping done and am now just vegging. Isn't it nice to have a lovely clean house and not have to do it yourself? :D Sharon
I was talking to my sister Anne on the phone when we had a horrible gully washer--thunder, lightning, and electricity stopped! We'd hung up just as it started raining, so she didn't know how bad it hit here. My electricity was out for about 45 minutes, so the power company must have been on their toes!
I had started reading one of my new library books and hope to read more after the news and any TV programs I might want to watch.
We're still getting some loud thunder, so I'm going to get off the computer.
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
Trip insurance? All I did was spend the $20. to book the week at the resort. I haven't scheduled any flights yet and wilol nwait until60 days before the trip to do that in order to get the lowest possible prices for the airline. I can cancel the reservation up to 30 days ahead of the arrival date.
Good morning, Buddies. It's very hot and humid here. I've been out and pulled one trug of wet weeds, but I'm not going to do any more today. I'll try to get up and have breakfast early again tomorrow and pull weeds while it's still shady out there.
I have to contact my oncologist down in Montgomery to tell him that I'm going to use one up here. It's almost an hour down to Montgomery in heavy traffic and when I get there I have to wait for my blood test--with about 30 others who are waiting, then wait again in a waiting room to be called into the onc's office and then probably 20 minutes more until he gets to me. He takes his time with each of his patients--and I'm glad he's always done that for me, but it is frustrating to wait that long for anything!
Good for you, Marilyn, to book ahead. Being out $20 is not bad if it gets you a reservation that far ahead.
Sharon, woo hoo on being able to veg out yesterday. I hope the rest has done plenty of good! As far as the big squeeze goes, I haven't heard anything yet. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed. It's been so long since my cancer, that I think I'm probably still OK. I'm assuming the new clinic will send the results to my GP and I'll hear from his office.
Jane, you're wise to wait until well after the 4th for your trip. Traffic should be less and that is always a good thing. Although, I'm sure travel anywhere during the summer is pretty huge.
Mary, my cleaning ladies are scheduled to come next Tuesday (July 3rd,) but I wouldn't be surprised to get a phone call from them asking for Monday sometime if they can work it in. I have a dental appointment at noon on the 3rd, which is a change from the time I was given when I had the last 6 month one. I hope I can find someone to take me down there!
I'm hoping to spend the rest of this (soon to be) very hot day inside. I've finished the first one of the library books I picked up yesterday and will start another after lunch.
Have a nice day, Buddies, and stay out of the heat!
Sue
Hi Gals, Marilyn, I agree that $20 doesn't require insurance, but your flight should and if your final payment on the TS is large enough, insure it too. At our ages, one never knows what is going to happen and especially with K's health.
Sue, you are so good about getting your weeding in. There's some to do in our gardens too, but unless John does it, it won't get done. I simply can't get down. My replaced knee is okay but the other one isn't. Enjoy your book.
I've finished filling out an extensive questionnaire for the new arthritis dr. It is all single spaced, so difficult for me to squeeze it in. Most Dr's email the forms so you can fill them out on line, but this one said that that wasn't secure, so they snail mail the forms!
I spent some time with my neighbors on their patio last night. Boy, was it humid! Anyway, Frank agreed to drive me to the airport in August as John can't.
I got an email from my sil in Tallahassee this morning and she has decided to go ahead and go to CO, leaving this Sun! She is 87 and had a hysterectomy earlier this spring! She has strong genes!
No rain last night, just lots of 90's forecast. Hi to all. Stay cool! I think Marilyn is the only one with decent temps! Sharon
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A late good morning, Buddies. It's already 11:30 and almost time to fix lunch. I didn't get up this morning until 8:30 and piddled around eating my breakfast, so by the time I did get some work clothes on, it was already hot out there. I did manage to pull a trug full of weeds, but that will be it for today. It's just too hot out there, unless we get a shower this afternoon--if it's a short one, I might go out and work in one of my flower beds. The big word is "MIGHT"!
Sharon, it's really humid here, too, this morning. I did stay outside long enough to pull the one trug of weeds, but that's it for me today. I have library books to entertain me and will check out TCM and Hallmark to see if they are showing movies I haven't seen for a while.
We did have rain a couple of days ago and my backyard is needing a good mowing again, but I'm not up for it this morning. Maybe later when the shade is out there.
I have several library books I can read, so will probably choose one and do that. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Nothing going on around here today. Weather is hot and humid (after all, it's summer in the South).
I'm still basking in the glow of duplicate yesterday. We had 7 tables, and my partner and I came in FIRST of the north/south pairs. That's a first for us, and we'll enjoy it for a while!
Happy Saturday, y'all.
Sharon There is no final payment on the time share, on the 23.00 hotel tax that we pay when we get there.
I had my nails done today with the gel polish. I really like the Gel polish. I had my nails done before our trip to Sunriver and then today. I only went because on nail had staryed to nlife and I cut off all that was lifting so I wouldn't get any fungus under the nail.
Heat Warnings continue here. Very humid, so not ice outside. Glad I did a short walk before 8:00am.
I watched World Cup soccer today and read as well.
Ray’s bringing steak home from the Legion Steak Fry.
Jane
Hot and humid Sunday Greetings, Babes!
Laundry going as today is to be the coolest day of the week.
Lots of storms overnight and we needed the rain with this intense heat.
Tomorrow I have an eye appt at the Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and hope that's all good.
jane
Whoo Hoo, Mary!! That's super. You have a right to crow! That's hard to do in duplicate play.
Marilyn, that's great about the TS cost. Ours was always more.
Jane, how nice to have Ray bring in dinner! It is still very hot here, but we went to SS & church and I've done a load of laundry and had lunch. I hope your eye appt. results are good.
I have some fresh peaches I'm going to peel and fix and put over ice cream tonight for dessert. I also have a chicken, noodle casserole to make. John liked it the last time I made it, so will see if I can replicate it today.
If I have time, I'm going to type up the church news for the month. The newsletter came out today, so I know what I need to send in. If I don't get it done today, I will definitely do it tomorrow due to newspaper deadlines.
Sue, be careful in this heat! Stay in and read! Sharon
Hi Buddies....had kids since Thursday...so am tired today...the heat doesn't help.....Jane good luck with ur eye appt...One of my sons 57 has had a detached retina in both eyes....been through several surgeries...but slowly losing his sight..if you are any one reading know of any success story's on retina detachment...would love to know....he has great ins and would be willing to go anywhere...anyway...asking prayers for him...his name is Randy....going to my daughters for the 4th...then my gdaughter wedding the next week....so wishing everyone a happy safe holiday...Darlene
Good morning, Buddies. It's hot and humid here after another big rain last night. I've been outside and have cleaned up one of my flower beds, but have decided that's enough for now. I need to take another shower as I am simply drenched from the little bit I took care of out there. I'm expecting Tim shortly, so will shower again after he helps me with paper work and leaves.
Mary, woo hoo on the big win! That's quite an accomplishment--and I know you were happy that you had good cards and played them well. Is it overcast and rainy up your way? I'm very tired of that down here!
Marilyn, it sounds like you had a good time at Sun River and are happy with the new Gel Polish. Are you working with your dog and others this week?
Jane, it's hot and humid here also. I hope your eye appointment goes well. I have laundry going now, too, and hope to get one more load done sometime today. Keep up posted about the eye appointment.
Darlene, I'm so sorry to hear about Randy's eye problems and have added him to my prayer list. I know you'll enjoy the 4th with your daughters and also the upcoming wedding. Keep us posted about Randy.
Hello to other Buddies looking in today. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, Yes Freckles and I are working this week. On the 4th we are going to the shindig at the park that the Fire dept does every 4th. Our group will be doing a meet and greet for the public to meet our dogs. Then on the 5th I am going to the hospital to visit patients with another team. 4 teams go to the hospital and we divide go 2 teams to two floors and 2 to the Psyche unit and the 2 nd floor. Tomorrow the 3rd is my appoinment with the Ortho about my right knee.
Marilyn, let us know what happens with the orthopedist and your knee. Ouch!
Sue, be careful out in that heat. Usually the late afternoon is the hottest, even in the shade. That's a good time to stay in the a/c and read.
Sharon, glad your "new" knee is doing well. I have no problems with mine, either.
jane, hope you don't get any flooding in your area or your travels. The heat in the midwest is really brutal - since y'all aren't used to it. We just crank up the a/c and stay inside down here.
Nothing going on here. I went to the pool this morning. We finally have a Mon/Fri teacher, and she is a good one. I hope we keep her for a while. And then, duplicate this evening. That's pretty much all the excitement for me until Friday swimming and Kate & Jean coming to pick me up to head to the beach on Saturday.
Stay cool and safe for the 4th, Buddies!
Hi Gals. I just got back from the FC and did my thing. It is so hard to persuade myself to go, even though I know I need to. I go to see the arthritis dr. tomorrow and that is pretty much my excitemet for the week. John's playing bridge the 4th and though there are lots of activities here, they really don't appeal to me. Friday night, one of the women in the SS class is having several of us over for dinner to celebrate the birthday of the man who lost his wife and son in the past year.
Mary, I hope you can place as high this week as last! Have fun at the beach with the girls.
Marilyn, it sounds like you have a full schedule for this week. I hope you don't need a TKR, just a shot or something.
Darlene, have a good time with your daughters and the wedding. I'm so sorry to hear about Randy's eyes. Has he gone to the big Houston hospital for another opinion? I think I heard about a neighbor's husband having that when we first moved here but don't know any details. I'lll try to find out.
Sharon
Sharon...appreciate if you can find out info for me...if it would help him..he could go to Houston...thx. Darlene
Darlene....Lots of good eye docs in Houston, or perhaps at U of Tx medical facility...wherever that is...Dallas area, maybe?
Do a search for retina detachment....sure to be lots of info out there.
My eye appt went well....no problems....cataracts still two years or so out until ready. Still have 20-20 with my glasses, so can't complain. Doc was upset about all the eye accidents they saw over weekend due to Iowa Legislature's stupid decision to allow fireworks in the state. He said teenage boys....3 very, very serious and lots of others more minor to eyes and some to hands.
Hot here...I've gotten our license tags so we're ok there...and we got our new Medicare cards, so I had those laminated at the bank. It saves on their wear and tear, we found with old ones.
jane
Got my knee xrayed today and a cortisone shot, They will be calling me to arrange for the MRI. The Dr. said I have arthritis in both knees and he couldn't see any other damge, but he did get to see how much it hurt me to stand from a sitting position and I can't do stairs without pain. He also told me to use the Voltaren gel for the pain. I have a full tube that never got used so i don't need a script for that. Monday is my Mammo.
Marilyn, knees are just awful things! I hope you can work with that. My daughter, Kate, has a frriend who is using CBD oil (cannabinoid ?) for arthritis pain, and I have a friend here who has just started it as a trial.
Is that something you can get in OR? or might want to try? It's not cheap, I understand. I'm waiting to see how my friend does, and I'm going to ask my doc about it. It's available at health-food stores locally.
jane, I hope you get some relief from the heat before too much longer. Us, too, - it was 94 here today, and to be about 95 tomorrow.
All quiet here - I don't even hear any fireworks yet.
I can get it here. Or order it too.
I saw my cancer dr. last week & I told her I didn't think I needed an ultra sound of my abdomen . She suggested it when I was taking a pill that caused heart burn etc . We agreed , no ultra sound . This morning I got a call about setting up an appt. for it . My stomach is doing good & I know which foods trigger heart burn , so I avoid them . I'm feeling so much better since I stopped taking that pill !
alpiner, so glad things are working out for you. Congrats, too, on refusing the testing. :thumbup:
Marilyn, let us know how it works, if you decide to try it.
Darlene, I agree, there should be top-notch treatment in the Houston area. Keep us posted on how your son does.
We never stop worrying about our kids, do we!
jane, are you getting storms? or just more of the hot weather.
I know Sue and Sharon are, like me, staying in the a/c in this weather. It's predicted to be 95 here today. We're having "cook-out" food served today (hamburgers/corn on the cob for lunch; hot dogs/baked beans/cole slaw for supper, and watermelon all day), but all prepared and served indoors. :) So far this morning, I've slept until daylight, read the paper, worked some puzzles, watered the outside plants (no rain for several days), dozed a bit, and showered. All before 10 a.m. Aren't I productive?! I'll probably knit and watch the NCIS marathon this afternoon.
Happy July Fourth, Buddies!!!
A late Good morning, Buddies! I didn't wake up until 8:30 this morning and now it's 11:00 and I just finished breakfast and reading the morning paper. The first thing I did was to hang my American flag outside and bring the paper in--and since then I've just been piddlin' around!
My dental appointment went well yesterday except for the dentist coming in after my cleaning to tell me that the x-ray showed that one of my fillings was wearing out and it should be replaced. So far I haven't decided what I want to do about it. Like Scarlett O'Hara, I just thought "tomorrow is another day!"
Last year on the 4th, I went outside at dark to watch the fireworks which are down hill from me, but only the last few were visible from here. The trees in my neighborhood have grown a lot taller and although I could hear the noise, couldn't see anything until the last couple of shots. So I will probably stay inside and watch the fireworks on TV.
I need to mow my back yard which is still wet as we had a lot of rain last night. If I get around to that, I'll first have to pick up pears which have fallen out back. I'm not in a mood to do much of anything today. And if I do pick up the pears, I should peel and boil them so they are edible. I'm not looking forward to that, either! Can you tell that I am feeling particularly lazy today?
Have a nice Fourth, Every Buddy!
Sue
Happy Fourth, Babes! Very hot here today...excessive heat warnings again ....and we'll be inside. Going down to Gary and Kathy's for cookout about 4:30. But we'll be inside to eat, I'm sure. Already 87 at 10:00 am.
Big storms...10" of rain hit DesMoines a day or so ago...lots of flooding, obviously. Only an inch or so here then.
Stay safe today.
jane
Marilyn, I'm so sorry your knees are bothering you so much. Please, do tell us if you decide to try the CBD oil. Not sure if it is available here. There's been a lot of discussion in the legislatures of both N & S Carolina, but I'm not sure what the outcome was. Voltaren gel helps a lot, but my primary does't want me using it because I take Voltaren orally. (diclofenac)
I was such a mess yesterday, I don't think I even posted. I had a Dr's appt for osteoporosis at 10:15. I didn't get there till nearly 11:00 because I couldn't find the place. I was in the area, but it was tucked away behind things. They were very sweet to me and worked me in. Oh, I also forgot to take all the paperwork I had filled out! Traffic was horrendous coming home. I stopped to drop some stuff at the cleaners and found out they are closed all week! Picked up a sandwich at Arby's and went home to enhale it before going to my primary Dr's office to give a urine sample, as I'm sure I have a UTI. I stopped 3 times for directions to the arthritis dr. and had to use their bathroom at each place. My brain just didn't work yesterday. I guess because I felt bad. I won't find out from the dr. if I do have a UTI and get an antibiotic till Friday!! Color me frazzled! The dr. is going to give me an infusion of something like Exacto, similar to the oral meds but is only taken once a year. I guess I lost 7% of the density in one of my hips in 2 years, so he was very emphatic that I take something. I had been taking Evista all along, but it obviously wasn't doing the job.
Mary, you are indeed energetic this AM. I've emptied & loaded the DW, made out my shopping list for tomorrow, and put in a load of laundry. John's going to take me out to dinner tonight, so I don't need to cook. He is playing bridge today and they have a hot-dogs and whatever the members bring to eat before the games.
Jane, that is nice that you can get your MC cards laminated at the bank. Mine is all fuffled from use.
Darlene, I haven't had a chance to talk to my friend but I will.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCEDAY!!
Enjoy your cookout, Jane! We were 97 yesterday and to be 95 today, 70% humidity!! Yep, I'm inside!! Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and whoever might be looking in. I've been outside weeding--after one trug full of weeds, I've given up on that chore. When the shade gets around to the back yard, I "might" go out there, pick up the pears which have fallen and give the old push mower one more go at the small amount of grass growing. I should probably bring the unblemished pears inside and cook them until edible, but I will see how I feel about that later on this afternoon.
We're going to have really high temperatures, probably in the mid-90's today, so I'm planning on a quiet afternoon of reading--I've finished all my library books from last week, so will reread a favorite from my collection.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Take it easy in the sun, Sue.
John has a vintage automatic pencil that was a prize for him in Toastmasters back in the 60's, Needless to say the lead is gone, the company no longer is in business, but would you believe I found leads on ebay for this vintage pencil? Just bought it via Pay Pal. Hope it gets here in the 3 days promised.
I'm off to the grocery shortly. May eat first. I have leftovers from our Italian dinner last night. The new restaurant is very bare bones and loud, but the food & service was good. Nothing much on the docket after the grocery.
I hope you all had a nice 4th. Ours lacked much patriotic activities or fireworks but was still nice. Hot (96, I think) with rain (I hope) this evening and then a cool down to the 80's. Stay cool girls. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon, and Every Buddy looking in. I've cleaned up the kitchen and am showered and dressed for my Friday lunch out with Tim, plus our visit to Kroger and the library. It's going to be another scorcher here today, but no rain predicted until tomorrow and/or Sunday. I hope I can get my back yard mowed before it rains. I have some laundry to fold and put away before Tim gets here, so hope everyone is feeling well and ready for a nice weekend.
Sue
I just got back from the doctor's (for the UTI) and he faxed the Rx and I picked it up before coming home. John is at bridge and tonight we are going to the home of one of our SS members for dinner, partly to honor one's birthday. He has lost his wife and son within the last year, so she wanted to have him for dinner. She also invited another man from SS who has had his wife leave him and then this week his daughter's husband died. It should be a merry group!! She is so good about taking food and having dinners, etc for people in need.
Sue, have a nice lunch and time with Tim. Hope you can find lots of good library books. I'm reading Danielle Steele's THE PRODIGAL SON, right now.
I guess everyone is hibernating and doesn't have much to contribute. It's too quiet in here! :)
Have a nice weekend. Sharon
Hi everyone..we are getting rain today...so a little cooler..I have a neice who is taking CBD oil...she said it really helped her arthritis pain.....found me a dress for the wedding...so that will be next Thursday....we will be going a day early...have a great weekend.....Darlene
Nothing doing around here - just really hot, with those pop-up showers. We had a dandy this afternoon - about 1" of rain in 1/2 hour. And that was just about the time Kate and Jean got here. Fortunately, it was just ending by the time they got here. We're heading out in the morning for the beach. We'll have internet, so I'll be checking in from there.
Sharon, glad you got your meds. I've not had a full-blown UTI in years. But as soon as I think I might be getting one, I take AZO, and that blocks it off. And when you take that, they can't do the testing for antibiotics. And then I obviously fend the problem off.
Darlene, glad you found a suitable dress. I hope you have a great time at your family wedding - a joyous time. We have two grandchild weddings next year.
Sue, I hope you had a good trip this morning with Tim. With your current weather, maybe it's time to think about getting somebody to tend to your yard.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Tim and I had a good lunch at Niffer's, then went to Kroger, took the groceries home and put them away and went to the library. I'm reading one of C. J. Box's Joe Pickett (the forest ranger) novels. Some really bad bozos in this one! I think Joe will be able to work it out OK, though--I'm getting close to the conclusion.
Sharon, I hope you enjoyed your dinner party this evening.
Darlene, hurray for finding a dress for the upcoming wedding!
Mary, I envy your trip to the beach. I haven't been for a long time and Tim and Kris won't be going anytime soon as their dog is failing. I know you'll have a great time and I hope the weather is fantastic while you're down there.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Hi Gals, yes we had a nice time last evening. They grilled steaks even though there was still some rain coming down. We had a deluge about 5:00 but it was pretty much finished by 6:15.
I think I'm coming down with a cold. I had trouble breathing with my cpap on. My nose was stuffed up. Ended up taking off the cpap and later used some Flonase to help clear it up, but I feel like someone ran over me today.
Tomorrow is Melanie's 55th birthday!! Not possible!
Darlene, congrats on finding a dress for the wedding. I'm hoping I can lose enough weight to wear the one I bought for Joc's wedding, I really like it, but is that too gauche to wear it to her brother's wedding too? The wedding isn't till next May, so I have a while to decide. Hope you have a great time at yours.
Mary, have fun at the beach. What beach are you going too? I'm not a very beachy person. It's nice to walk on, but I don't like getting sand in everything and I'm a poor swimmer. When we were in HH, we only went to the beach when we had out-of-town company visiting.
Sue glad you're stocked with food and books again.
Hi to Marilyn, Joy, Ginny, Jeanne, Alpiner and anyone I've forgotten. Some of you haven't been in here for quite a while. Sharon
Weather much nicer here today.
I am having a lot of neck and shoulder pain, and then the spasms in my back started up. Between the Flexeril and Tramadol, I feel so groggy. Glad I see my ARNP on Tuesday.
Jane
Sharon, we go to the beach at Gulf Shores, AL, out in the area near Ft. Morgan at the mouth of Mobile Bay. I love to be in the water, but I just can't walk out there any more and would need help getting in and out of the water. Plus getting up and down the stairs at the house. So I haven't been to the water in several years. But I love being on the water and listening to the surf and watching the weather over the water. Plus the fact that for a week I get really fresh vegetables and fruit and don't eat anything that has walked on land. We had shrimp and blue crabs for dinner tonight (we'll have shrimp, fish, and crawfish tomorrow night).
jane, sorry you're having such problems. I hope the ARNP can get you some help. I surely understand about the back thing.
Hugs to Sue, Darlene, Marilyn, Jeanne, alpiner, Ginny Ann, Joy, Bubble, and all our Buddies!
Morning, Babes!
Another lovely day here.
Mary, enjoy the beach with your family.
Jane
Gorgeous day here today too--low 80's and sun. However, I didn't go to church & SS. Between the UTI and a cold that started Fri night, I just didn't feel up to it. Slept in till almost 10:00. Had breakfast and read the paper cover to cover, something I rarely get time to do. Then got dressed, put in a load of towels and now am popping in here.
Mary, I can understand the difficulty of getting out and into the water but I'm glad you enjoy watching and listening to it anyway. The food is what would draw me. I love seafood. We have access to fresh SC shrimp and some crab, but the restaurants aren't like what we were used to in the HH area. Anyway, enjoy!
Jane, I'm so sorry you are hurting so much. Arthritis is awful! Thank God for Tramadol. I have some Flexeril on hand but seldom ever take it since my stimulator implant. I hope you get to feeling better soon.
Hi to all. Sharon
Good almost afternoon, Buddies. I was all dressed and ready to go to SS and Church when Olyne called to tell me her niece and family were here and she wouldn't be able to go. So I hung up my church clothing and put on some shorts/tee shirt/and sneakers and went outside and pulled another trug of weeds. Since then I've been reading a Baldacci novel which is keeping my interest. Since it looks like more rain, I'll probably stay inside reading and/or watching TV today.
Sharon, if you like the dress, it still fits, and looks good on you, I say go for it! It's so hard to find anything today that looks nice on we "mature" women and I doubt seriously if anyone except you will remember that was worn at Joc's wedding, except maybe Joc and her mother! I'm sorry to hear about the UTI.
Mary, I am green with envy! I hope the weather is lovely down there and you are enjoying the view from your condo. Is there any warning of hurricane weather down there? I hope not and that all the "young-uns" have a great time in the water.
Jane, hurray for the lovely day. Any big plans for today? I'm sorry for the pain and hope it clears up soon.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Thursday & Friday were nightmares ! Thursday we started out for the casino & had a flat tire on the freeway . Norm called AAA & the driver couldn't find us , we waited in 97F heat . After the tire was changed we went on to the casino , had lunch & played the slots for a bit . When we left we went to the tire store to get a new tire , didn't get home until 6:30 p.m.
Friday it was a good thing I did 2 loads of laundry & went to the store to pick up some thing for dinner . I didn't feel like cooking so I bought baked chicken from the deli . At 11:00 a.m. the power went off because of hard winds & a brush fire in town along the freeway . It was 106F weather , no a/c . Norm called son at work & asked him to pick up bottled water . We have both a well & municipal water . So no well water & didn't want to turn on the municipal water because its pressures is higher & would cause water pipes to leak . Son came home with the water & 3 battery operated fans !
We had a dinner of the cold baked chicken & leftover garlic bread . The power came on again at 6:30 p.m.
alpiner, what a disaster! I know you're glad to get the power back on. I think I'd have been in the nearest motel. Stay cool!
Sue, I know you love this area, too. We're not in a condo, though. We're way out near Fort Morgan, and have both sides of a big duplex rented. Great fun!
jane, I hope you're feeling better now.
Sharon, glad you got to sleep late, and get a day in to "veg out". Enjoy!
Tonight for supper we had snapper, flounder, shrimp, and crawfish - and tomato pie, salad, and fruit. SO good!
Pictures of the fire .
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Incredible-Photos-from-the-West-Fire-487549971.html
Good morning, Buddies. I'm waiting for a Village Friend (and church friend) to pick me up at 9:15 for a haircut at Great Clips. It should only take about 15 minutes or less for the hair cut. She's picked me up before and likes to run an errand or two while I'm getting my hair cut, so that's fine with me.
Alpiner, you had a tough day! I'm glad your power is back on and you have your AC back on. Intense heat can be devastating. Stay inside and keep cool.
Mary, my mouth is already watering! I'm imagining fresh flounder, snapper, shrimp, and crawfish--and am VERY ENVIOUS! Are all your girls and their families with you? Have a great time and eat some of that sea food for me!
Alpiner, how close are those fires to you? They look awful--and pictures on the weather channel are very scary this morning. It sounds like Thursday and Friday were nightmares for you. I hope the fires have been contained and won't come any closer.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Alpiner...what a day for you!
We had another doc appt for Ray this morning, and the endocrinologist is talking about Prolia for him. He has to check insurance and see what coverage we might have....our copay could still be several thousand dollars for the shot each 6 months. We'll see.
My body is hurting, and now the primary doc wants to see Ray again tomorrow...at 4:00! He gave him a 'script for 10 mg of Prednisone for 3 days and then 5 mg for 3 days....but tomorrow for followup, already? It makes NO sense to me.
Bahhhh humbug!
jane
Alpiner, you did indeed have an awful day. Besides the tire problem to have the lights go out too with the AC. Those temps are unbelievable! So are the pictures. I've been seeing them on TV and so glad to be tucked safely in SC.
Mary, your food sounds scrumptious. I wish you could cyber express some to me!!
Sue, that's too bad that your fried couldn't take you to church, but at least you got some more weeds pulled. Have you read any of the Jance books. I think it is JL Jance. She writes mysteries and even John liked it. The one I'm reading is Second Shift I think and about a cop who is having double knee replacement and while he is taking the pain drugs he sees his first homicide murder victim who tells him that he had promised her mom to find the killer 4o yrs ago ad hadn't, so they are re-opening the cold case. Interesting.
Jane, that does sound strange about the prednisone. I think I would call either the Dr or the pharmacist to verify that dosage. They decided not to put me on Prolia because it tends to increase muscle/joint pain and I sure donn't need that. They are giving me a once a yr IV infusion of Reclast--if the insurance approves it and I'm sure they will. I may have a hefty co-pay though if it goes through my MC D.
My cleaning girl was here today and changed the sheets, etc. After she left, I took special recycling to the Lake House (a once a month collection) aaand then made myself go in and work out. I didn't do a very hard work out though, but enough to feel I had done something. I laid a meatloaf out to thaw and will have that ffor dinner. Always an easy and good meal. Have a nice evening gals. Sharon
Just a quick book-note recommendation. Have y'all read the series of books by Jan Karon? They're so good - set in a small town in North Carolina.
They say bad things come in threes . Yep , cut my left index finger slicing a ham .
Gonna pack you in refrigerated bubble wrap, alpiner!!!
Yikes, Alpiner! Sit down and let hubby wait on you. 8)
Sharon...the prednisone is the only thing that works with polymyalgia...and he says he's 95% better today...after two doses. I think he should call that in...and not make a 90 mile roundtrip in rush hour traffic.
I'm off to my own doc appt. Then the haircut this afternoon. I didn't sleep well....too much joint pain...so today is a slug day for me.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. It's already 10:00 a.m. and I'm a sweaty mess. I've been outback doing a little lawn mowing. It's amazing how fast those weeds can grow! I have bridge club here tomorrow and need to tidy up and get the card tables out. I had my hair cut (or I should say "practically shaved!". It will grow back quickly and of course shortens the washing and drying time.
Sharon, I think I've probably read almost everything J. A. Jance has written. There are lots of familiar characters in her books and they are an easy read. I'll have to check her books out again on Friday when Tim takes me to the library.
Jane, I agree that going back to the doctor again today is not at all convenient. I hope that whatever the doctor prescribes helps immediately. It seems strange to me that he couldn't have prescribed the needed prescription yesterday! And the price for the Prolia sounds outrageous!!!! I think the pharmaceutical companies are highway bandits!!! It's good that Ray feels better today after the new medication. I hope your doctor's appointment and haircut both go well.
Mary, I've read most of Jan Karon's books. She is evidently popular with lots of female book lovers here in Auburn as the library has a long shelf filled with her books. How is the weather at the beach--and it sounds like all the seafood if yummy!
Oops, Alpiner. It sounds like you've had a pretty rough day. I hope your finger heals quickly.
I need to get the bridge tables out and set up for tomorrow's bridge club here. Take care, Every Buddy and have a nice day.
Sue
Good morning, Gals. I'm up, breakfasted, dressed and ready to go pick Bunny up from the groomer. John took her in. He thought he was going on to bridge, but it was cancelled. The church venue had something else scheduled and apparently didn't notify the director till this AM! I am so glad to have Bunny groomed. I do it about every 6 weeks or so, but she seemed really grungy this time. Probably from getting wet in all the rains.
Alpiner, I'm sorry about your finger. I've decided knives are not my friends anymore since I have a tremor, so I ask John to do any peeling and chopping. I had cut myself so many times that we decided that was the best solution.
Sue, you really do do a lot of outside work! That's not my thing anymore. Hope your bridge goes well.
Jane, I would definitely talk to the doctor about calling in prescriptions if they don't require an appt. 90 miles is a long trip. I'm glad Ray is feeling so much better today though. Now, they need to find something to help you!
Mary, I have read some of the Jan Karon books, but not lately. I'll have to look.
Marilyn, Jeanne, Ginny, Joy--WHERE ARE YOU?! Haven't heard from you for a long time.
Back in the 90's here today. The landscapers just finished mowing & trimming. Because of the holiday & rain, they missed last week. Sharon
I still don’t know by Ray had to go back in today. He had the prescription, etc. I think the office screwed up, and I don’t think Doc realized it was 90miles round trip. Ray asked him, and he said he wanted to know what had happened before this, etc. That doesn’t make sense either. Ray has had recurring bouts of polymyalgia.
I found out why I’ve been hurting. Inflammation is all over my body. My other blood work as normal...but Sed Rate was “elevated.†I know normal is 0-29 for women. So I asked nurse on phone what mine was. She said 93. So, prednisone for next 5 days and call when I get home.
We went out for supper tonight, and will pack up and hit the road tomorrow. There’ll be lots of stops to get out and stretch.
Jane
Jane, I hope the prednisone helps. Have a good trip--and a safe one! What is causing all the inflamation? I've been hurting a lot too and just blaming it on the weather. It iss 1 AM and I can't sleep, so in here for a while. I'm glad Ray discussed the unnecessary trip with the dr.
Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I set up my card tables yesterday afternoon and have had breakfast, peeled pears and put them on to cook, and am waiting for them to finish. I have everything ready for bridge and think I will serve ice cream and cookies before we play today. They will arrive about 1:00 and Merilyn must leave by 4:00 to check on her hubby, so it's best to get that out of the way.
I'll check back in later after bridge. I hope everyone has a good day. Special thoughts for Jane and Ray. I hope the new meds help.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
We’re 1/2 way to my sister’s tonight. Lots of road construction which slows us down, but we’ll get there tomorrow.
Jane
Hi Jane, it sounds like you're making good time. Take care and enjoy your trip! Safe travels.
Bridge was OK. I was glad that Merilin felt well enough to play. She had to leave at 4:00, but we were almost finished by then. I had some good hands and some not so good, so didn't win any money.
I took some of the left over cookies to my young neighbor next door. When he gets a chance, he wants to take me to his parent's farm for a visit. They live at Smith's Station which is not too far from here. I think we'll go in a couple of weeks.
My watch stopped today. On Friday, I hope Tim will have time to take me to the jewelry store to get a new battery and maybe a new watch band. I wore it once when I was mopping with Clorox and the finish on the underside was scratchy feeling, but I got used to it.
My PBS news station had problems this evening and I missed seeing their news program. I think there must have been heavy rainstorms up in Birmingham about 6:00.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. I took my time getting out of bed this morning. Some days are just not peppy ones anymore. I am going outside shortly to pull a few more weeds in the flower bed under my windows, but I'm going to knock off ship's work ASAP. It's just too hot out there to stay out very long.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane, glad you're well on your way and safely. Have fun in OHio.
Sue, glad the bridge went well and also glad you're smart enough not to stay out in the heat too long!! It was 97 here yesterday, but supposed to be a lot cooler today.
John left about 9:30 for Duke Eye Institute for his usual 3 months check-up. He will stay over night and come home tomorrow. Since they dialate his eyes and he has trouble seeing in the dark, that's the best plan. He has decided that there is no reason for me to go along if he does that, but I worry about him on the road.
I need to go to the grocery, but am going to wait till I get his call that he got there safely. Otherwise, no big plans for me.
Hope everyone is having a good day. Sharon
Our week is winding down. Some folks are leaving today and tomorrow, but the rental is up Saturday morning. Our weather has been great - rain only one night. The Gulf has been like a bathtub most of the day.
This morning, we've had the special treat we look forward to almost every year. The Blue Angels (Navy flight team) practices along our beach area. They are based at Pensacola, FL, just east of here, so they're out over the water along our beach, doing loops, rolls, etc. It's such great fun to get to watch them.
Safe travels to all who are on the road - and hoping for good medical reports from everybody.
Mary, I'm glad it has been a good week for you and to have the Blue Angels to cap it off!! I've never seen them other than on TV, but they look spectacular there. However, I'm glad Brian didn't go in for that kind of flying. Would have scared me silly. Have a safe trip home.
Mary, I am glad you had pretty good weather for your vacation at the beach--and lots of fun with your family--and yummy food from the Gulf! Have a nice trip back home and enjoy your memories.
Sharon, I've met several groups of Blue Angels over the years. All were good lookin' but very cocky, so I wasn't too impressed. They are great pilots as are ALL NAVY pilots, but the regulars like Bob weren't much for tooting their own horns. They considered it their duty and responsibility, not a reason to brag. It's lots of fun to watch the Blue Angels and the Air Force group (don't know what they call themselves) , though. Let us know when John gets home safely.
I'm going to get a cold coke out and start one of my new library books. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
P.S.
Tim came over early and we had lunch at a favorite sandwich place, then went to the library and to Kroger. I was home about 11:45 and after putting my groceries away settled down to read. I just finished an Amanda Quick novel I'd started last night, so I'll try one of the Joe Pickett (western forest ranger) novels for the rest of the afternoon.
Sue, I just started an Amanda Quick novel yesterday evening. Great minds! Brian and Bob are apparently similar in outlook. That was why Brian requested the cargo plane rather than a fighter. Or at least that was part of it. The fighters are away from their families a lot more and he didn't want that, but he admitted that the little boy in him still wanted to fly fighters! So glad he was mature enough not to choose them though.I can't remember what the AF group is called.
John got home about noon and doesn't have to go for another 5 months as his eyes were fine. I haven't done much today. Just piddling around. I may go put in a load of wash and I have lamb chops laid out for dinner. Sharon
Our folks have been leaving over yesterday and today. The rest of us will leave tomorrow morning.
But the reservations are made for next year, so we know we'll be back. Tonight is gumbo night. Our buddy from Texas makes a roux at home, freezes it, and bring it with her, along with some cajun sausage. We save any left-over goodies through the week (in the freezer) so there is lots of fresh seafood for the gumbo. Yum!
Some of these folks we only see during this week, so it's always special.
It's hard to believe that summer is almost half-over. Probably not the heat, though.
Happy midJuly, Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. I'm still not dressed, but I have finished breakfast and read the paper. I stayed up pretty late to finish the book I started yesterday and I'm not planning on much outside except to go out back to pick up the pears which fell late yesterday and this morning.
Sharon, the Navy pilots who fly the type of airplane Bob flew had large crews when he first got his wings. At that time, the enlisted crew did a lot of work with statistics and a computer or two. Not long before Bob died, we were watching TV and that plane that the Chinese had somehow captured was finally released and only 4 or 5 men got out of the plane. I said, Oh, my goodness! They must have wounded or killed the rest of the crew. Bob laughed and told me that they don't need big crews anymore as most of the work except for flying the plane is done by computers! Lots of progress since our 20 years of Navy life.
Mary, you are probably on the road, now. I am glad you had such a good time at the beach--and very envious of all the yummy seafood you've been eating! I hope your trip back home is a pleasant one. Let us know when you get there.
Safe travels to Jane and other Buddies who are traveling. Stay out of the heat, Every Buddy!
Sue
Sue, the C-17 that Brian flew was very computerized too. They would redeive a DVD with directions and weather etc all on it and they just put it in the computer slot. I'm sure it was more complicated than thaat, nbut that's what I understood.
I just came back from the FC where I did all my usual machines + 30 mins on the bike. I feel so virtuous!! :)
It's about 89 and muggy here. John went out this AM and did some yard work, weeking, trimming, cleaning and filling the birdbath and the sunflower seed feeder. I'm calling him Papa bird now that he has taken over so many of my bird activities. I fill the birdbath when I see it is down, but the hose is too heavy for me to drag around and blast it out clean it and then rinse and refill it.
I hope Mary is making it home safely and that Jane is in OHio now. Sharon
Thanks for checking on me. The girls got me home a little after 4 (ET). We had left about 7:15 (CT), so it took us about 8 hours. Mostly it was an easy trip. There was one long slow-down just south of Birmingham, but other than that, no problems. The only rain we had was just as we were leaving the AL/GA border on I-59 - and just a few minutes. Kate & Jean got me in the house, got a bathroom break, and were off to their homes in Nashville and W. Kentucky. It was a great week, as usual; accommodations are reserved for next summer; my back is killing me; and I'm savoring the experience. More later!
Good morning..got home yesterday...the wedding was beautiful...I would post a picture..but don't know how...it would have to be from my phone...anyone can help me ? I am still tired..but getting ready for church...Hope everyone a blessed Sunday..Darlene
CC...glad the wedding was beautiful. Only way to post a picture is to have it at a third party place on the internet. I used to be able to do it for people using Photobucket, but they have shut down their free Service, and the cost is now outrageous, so I can’t help anymore.
You could send us the photo in email.
Hot humid Sunday here in Ohio. We had a wonderful day yesterday....got to see all the kids and grands and great grands of my sister...including the baby who is 3months old and up to the 34 yr old with the 6 yr old and 2 1/2 yr old twins. We’re resting today and will leave for home tomorrow.
My steroid dosage is over, so hope the pain stays away until I can get home. It made this trip bearable.
Jane
Darlene, so glad the wedding was beautiful and that you had a good time. You could get our emails from our proofiles to send us a picture.
Mary, I'm glad you're home safely. An 8 hr. trip is long for me anymore. Now, rest up!
Jane, my goodness, you just arrived and now you're leaving!! I am sure you enjoyed being with all the family, especially the little ones.
We're back from church and SS. Rev. Bob, our teacher called us about 8:30 last night and told us he had a cold and could we teach the lesson. Naturally we said yes, but I don't like last minute things like that. We split it up. I took the first half and then John finished up. It was on the parable of the unjust judge and the persistent woman. Not my favorite parable, but the underlying meaning is to be persistent with praying and praying for things God will grant. I brought all the prayers of the world for the Thai soccer players and coach into it as an example. They received it well. I was glad though when it was over.
One nice thing was that as we were leaving, we saw the ex-wife of one of our SS members who had left him due to depression and mental health problems. She looked happy and nice, so maybe leaving him was the right thing for her, even though it was hard on him at the time.
I've put a load in the laundry and will put another one in soon. Otherwise, I'm taking it easy. My knees are bothering me today. Don't know if it is the weather or the exercise yesterday.
Marilyn, where are you. We haven't heard from you for a long time. Jeanne, same for you and Ginny. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've spent the last half hour peeling pears and they are now simmering on the stove. I slept later this morning due to staying up to finish the Baldacci thriller I started yesterday after church. Will Robie was the hero. Pretty interesting reading.
I need to do a load of laundry today and am expecting Tim sometime soon as he usually checks up on me on Monday. I'm caught up on weeding, so don't have to do that today, thank goodness.
Tim just left--we caught up on paperwork and had a nice chat and he replaced the filter in my refrigerator. We started talking and I forgot to pay him for the filter, so need to make a note to myself to give it to him on Friday when we eat lunch, go shopping, and to the library.
Sharon, you are busy this morning. When you get your laundry done, I hope you'll take it easy the rest of the day.
Mary, it sounds like your week at the beach was a great success. And the trip home was pretty good, too. Eight hours is a long time in the car, but I'm guessing you had some potty stops and maybe food breaks. Now you need to rest up and nurse that back ache! Your daughters are certainly VERY good to you!
Darlene, I hope you'll get some pictures of the wedding posted. I think if you e-mailed Bubble, she could help you post your pictures. It sounds lovely and I know it must have been a wonderfully happy occasion.
Jane, your trip to visit your relatives sounds like a winner! It's so nice to see the nephews, nieces, and all the kiddies. I hope your trip home was uneventful and you are now resting comfortably at home.
Have a good day, Every Buddy, and stay out of the heat if you can.
Sue
I just got back from the FC, so I've been a good girl. I also got John's DVD manual for his camera downlloaded and a map from Des Moines to Hubbard printed. It's a pretty simple trip. I finished the laundry from yesterday, but otherwise haven't done much.
Sue, Tim takes good care of you too!! Have you tried freezing the cooked pears so that you don't wear out your taste for them? Glad your book was good. The Amanda Quick book I've been reading is pretty good too. There's absolutely nothing on TV that I want to watch.
I hope Jane & Ray are having a good trip home. I'm sure Mary is resting up!!
Sharon
I'm here - and I'll try to write something tomorrow.
My husband told me this morning that he couldn't hear me breathing last night & was worried that I had died . He said he touched my arm & I moved . Scary huh ?
Good morning, Buddies. I've just returned from trying to vote--and was turned away as there were no Democrats running in our district. I'd walked down there which took about 10 minutes. I wanted to vote because I had seen an article in yesterday's paper about a candidate from Tuskeegee who is an absolute do nothing, braggart--and when I showed my ID, my friend who was checking off eligible voters told me I couldn't vote as no Democrats were running in this primary. I asked about the candidate from Tuskeegee and she said he's not in our district. I'm afraid he will be elected in September.
Fortunately for me, my across the street neighbors had voted and brought me back uphill to home. I don't see much of them now as John is disabled and stays inside most days and Peggy is busy with him. It was nice to see them and we had a chance to chat a bit.
We may get more rain today--and I won't mind as I'm planning a quiet day inside. My cleaning ladies came early this morning and all I have to do in the way of house work is put another load of laundry in the washer.
Alpiner, it sound like your husband is a light sleeper and is a very concerned hubby. You are fortunate to still have him with you. I've been a widow since 2002 and it can get really lonely at times.
Sharon, I have about 20 Amanda Quick paperbacks and when I finish my library books, I usually have one I'll reread as I can't stand an afternoon without a book to read! Another favorite author is Susan Elizabeth Phillips and I have lots of hers, too. When is John leaving?
Mary, take it easy today and try to rest up. I'm sure an 8 hour trip in the car must have been tiring. I do try to lie down every afternoon with a book. At 81, I just don't have the oomph to work outside after lunch when it's in the 90's!
I've changed into my work clothes, but after the walk down to the voting place, I'm not in the mood for much else today!
Have a nice day, Buddies. Jane, are you home yet?
Sue
SCFSue Norm is 82 , the dr. told him he is a 50 year old trapped in an 80 year old body ! He is still very active , his mind is sharp . He has 3 Model T Fords which her keeps in running order & we are in 3 parades a year !! There currently is a club member's Model T in our garage that Norm is working on . He isn't happy unless he has grease under his finger nails !
alpiner, obviously, your Norm is a keeper. :smitten:
Sue, it doesn't matter about your age, you shouldn't be out working in theI' yard in 90* heat. I'm planning to "early vote" in our party primary tomorrow. We also have a County-office general election at this time, so we can get two ballots - one primary and one general. The county officials go to the various senior facilities before early voting starts to provide voting for seniors who can't get out. I've voted here since I moved, but that was done last week while I was gone. So I'll be going to the closest early-voting site tomorrow.
I'm pretty much rested up - just lazy now. I played duplicate last night - we came in about the middle, so no MP.
Did I tell you the girls dyed my hair purple again this year? It's pretty much gotten to be a "tradition". They did just the last half-inch on top this time, but it's permanent. My hair grows quickly, though, and I get it cut every three weeks, so it won't take too long to grow out. In the meantime, everybody on staff here loves it, and has made a point of telling me about it. In any case, it's just for fun.
Nothing else exciting going on around here.
Hugs to all the Buddies - Stay cool!
Hi, Gals...
Glad you were breathing, Alpiner ! :coolsmiley:
We're home and it's good to be here. We've been through the mail and now I'll have to catch up with our financial bookkeeping...and the never-ending Laundry, of course.
I'm going to go play bridge tomorrow, and I'm looking forward to that.
It's still hot and humid here and it's supposed to cool down....hope so.
jane
Hi Alpiner, Mary, and Welcome Home, Jane!
I've been reading and watching TV--two Hallmark movies, which I've seen several times. I think we're going to have a new one on Saturday evening.
I'm off to bed soon to read. Nothing going on here tomorrow except a bit of yard work. My cleaning ladies were here this morning, so things are ship shape here for a while!
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. I need to go outside for a bit of weed pulling, but don't plan to stay out there very long. Most of my weeds are oak and pine seedlings as I have large trees of both species in my yard. I also have mimosa trees--that I can't stand and have a hard time keeping ahead of them. When I moved here, my neighbor on the left had a large mimosa tree that sent lots of blooms into my yard and it's mighty hard to get rid of them!
Not much else to report. I'm playing bridge tomorrow and am looking forward to that. All of the players except Terri are church friends. I think Terri or Bonney will pick me up.
I need to get outside before it gets up into the high 90's. Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Wow, Mary, purple hair!! Your girls must be fun, however, I would draw a line on purple hair for myself!
Alpiner, glad you were okay! Have you ever had a sleep study? I use a cpap machine.
Sue, your yard must be pristine with all the weeds you pull out. I've never been around a mimosa tree but sure wouldn't like its seedlings in my yard. Enjoy your clean house and your bridge tomorrow.
Welcome back, Jane. It's always a hassle to get everything back to normal after a trip. John leaves Sunday for Iowa to visit his sisters.
I don't have any plans for the rest of this weekd. Not even a dr's appt!! Stay cool everyone. Brian's AC went out this week and he's still waiting for a replacement! Their temps are around 90 also. Ugh. Sharon
Sharon, before the hair color would wash out in a few washes. I think this time it's permanent, but it's just the tips, and my hair grows fast. It should be gone in a month or so. It's just for fun. Sounds like you're going to have some good "me" time coming up. I hope John has a safe trip. It's be good for him to spend some special time with his sisters, too. My John had gotten so close to his sister as they got older - a special bond.
jane, I hope you're getting rested up. Sometimes the short, quick trips are harder on us than the longer ones.
I woke up about 4:30 this morning, and didn't really get back to sleep until time to get up to go to swimming. After that, I went for my mani/pedi. Then I "early-voted" in our primary/general election (the main election day is the first Tuesday in August). Home for lunch, and then a killer nap. I've decided I don't want what they're serving for dinner tonight, so I've gone to "soft clothes" and will have some soup here.
alpiner, Darlene, Marilyn, Joy, Ginny Ann and all the Buddies - have a good afternoon and evening.
Hey, Purple Mary! Love it!!
I had a good time at bridge today. My cards were awful, but it's still a good time.
We're watering since we haven't had rain since last Saturday. I need to get my hanging baskets back up, too.
I'm dressed early and ready for bridge at 12:30 at Dorothy's. I'd left a phone message for Teri in hopes she could pick me up, but right after that Bonney called and said she'd be coming up Dean Road (which is only a few blocks from me) and would like to pick me up. So I called Teri back and left another message that Bonney is picking me up. I hope she listens to her messages when she gets home. She was probably at Mass this morning.
I went outside about 8:30 and cut down another mimosa. I need to go back out there and dig up the roots, but will wait until after a rain as the soil should be easier to remove.
I've saved 2 slices of pizza for my lunch and will have that around 11:00. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals, Yes, Mary, with your hair so short, I'm sure it will be gone in no time. In the meantime, what are the other ladies in your center saying? :D I'm sorry you woke up so early, but you sure got a lot done with so little sleep!
Sue, hope you get good cards.
Jane, it seems like we've gotten a lot of rain this spring but we're still a half inch short. Fortunately, we have an irrigation system set to come on at regular intervals if there is no rain. Of course that ups the water bill. Mother Nature is much cheaper.
I had to get up early (for me) today to go get a blood test about 20 miles away at the Osteo Dr. I found it more easily this time. It only took a few minutes and then I left and stopped at the post office and then went on to the grocery, so that's out of the way and lunch too.
As soon as my tramadol kicks in, I've got to go to the FC. I should have gone yesterday and didn't. It's really overcast here today, but not predicted to rain. Oh well. Have a nice rest of the day. Sharon
Sorry I ahve been awaol for a week or more. We are leaving next Thursday for Vancouver Wa. yo visit with Keith's sons. He needs to get to know his grandkids and for them to know him before the dementia progresses. as it it he can't remember thir names. Here is a photi of Freckles and i.
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I was wondering where you were and if everything was okay. Have a safe trip. I'm sure the boys will appreciate their kids getting to know their grandfather. Nice pic of you and freckles. I like your hair short and gray or mostly so. Sharon
Marlyin...your grey/silver hair is very becoming..l.nice..Darlene
Lookin' good, Marilyn!! :thumbup:
I got the Cortisone injection two weeks ago. Guess what it has started hurting again and my insurance denied the MRI, so I won't be getting that. I also had my Bone Scan and my spine is Osteoporatic, the hips have osteo penia. My Mammo is good I don't have to go for the ultra sound this time.I am using the Voltaren gel on my knee.
I should have come in here sooner to let you all know the results
I went to an Alzhiemer/Dementia group meeting Wednesday. It is monthly so I am going to keep going. I also need to get in touch with the aging and disability office t0 see if I can get paid to be Keith's caregiver. I think I will have to go through the training agan for Oregon. I was certified in two counties in Ca.
Thank you for the compliments on the photo..
Good photo, Marilyn.
Iowa had a rough night with tornadoes last night...lots of damage in Marshalltown, Bondurant and Pella. They came up suddenly and were very strong. That is an area in central Iowa. We are still having a nice rain this morning, and it's cool, but we're safe.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been putzing around this morning as I stayed up late last night to watch a Steve McQueen movie on TCM. It was about a group of U.S. sailors in China prior to WWII--and was pretty "hairy"! In the end, McQueen died in a battle with the Chinese while saving some missionaries. Sad ending, but good movie.
Jane, I'm glad you escaped the tornado damage. We've had several threats, but so far no damage here. My local PBS radio station always has the warnings and our fire station has an alarm which is loud enough to be heard throughout Auburn. I take a pillow off my sofa and sit in the hallway during the alarm and until the all clear. So far, so good.
Sharon, I had some good cards and some not so good. Our hostess made a peach cobbler for dessert which was yummy and this group is fun to play with, even when the cards are not going my way.
Marilyn, you and Freckles are looking great! He sure has grown since the last picture you posted. It's good you have an Alzeimer's support group to attend. I'm sure it is helpful to you.
Not much else to report this morning. I'm showered and dressed for lunch out with Tim, a stop at the library, and Kroger shopping. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue she hasn't grown at all she is 9 years old. (Freckles is a girl)
We it is about time to go teach my Tai chi class then go for my nail appointment, I sure like the gel nail polish over my acrylic nails.
Jane, I just talked to John's sister in Iowa to make sure she was okay. Fortunately the tornaados skipped her.
Marilyn, my spine is so arthritic that they can't do an accurate bone scan of it. However they do the hips. I am definitely osteoporitic. Today, I had my first annual infusion of Reclast for it. I'm surprised you have osteoporosis as much walking as you do. And that's something I can;t do much of.
No other news here. Sharon
Sharon tell me how the Reclast affects you. AAny side effects? How do they do the infusion? I may have to talk to my Dr about that.
Saturday morning greetings,
It's refreshingly cool here this morning. Ray was off to his Qi Chong (or however it's spelled) in the park early, and then hit the drug store, farmer's market, and out to the farm for some sweet corn. AND home by 9:00 am. ::)
I'm not moving that quickly...not a good night...Tylenol for arthritis, tramadol and flexeril made for a long night.
Hope you all have a great Saturday.
jane
Sorry you had a bad night, jane. Not good here, either. I was wide awake at 3 a.m. When I finally got up and moved to the chair, I saw a lightning flash and turned on the TV. Our local station was on live with weather bulletins about severe thunderstorms moving through the area. It wasn't thunder or rain that woke me, but I think just the change in the atmosphere ahead of the storms. In any case, my location seemed to miss the worst of it, although I did get an inch of rain in my gauge. Our building is tucked in on the east-facing side of a south-west/north-east running ridge, so many times these storms skip over us. Anyhow, it's now 11 a.m., and I've slept a couple more hours (in the bed and in the chair). I'll probably go up to meals and otherwise just be a sloth the rest of the day. Knitting and NCIS will probably keep me occupied. :D
Marilyn, there is a whole list of side effects of the Reclast. You will need to weigh them with the results. The immediate 3 days are bone pain, flu-like symptoms, fatigue. I was told to take a Tylenol ES morning and evening for 3 days. I'm tired, although I slept well. I hurt, but then I always do, so can't really tell if any of it is side effects. You have to drink a bunch of water before and for 3 days after to prevent kidney damage. There are rare instances of jaw necrosis and femur breaks if you take it long term. That is the same as for the oral drugs in this group. My Dr said he would put me on it for 2 yrs and then off for 2 and then on for 2 to prevent those problems. I'm planning to skip the workout today and take it easy. After tomorrow, things should be normal. Prolia is another option for osteoporosis but it tends to cause muscle pain.
Mary, I'm sorry you have been having such a hard time sleeping. Are you no longer taking Melatoninn? Mine is a sloth day too.
Jane, I can't believe Ray got all that done by 9 AM!! I'm sorry you're still hurting. I hope you get in to see the rheumatologist soon and get some relief.
Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. It's almost noon here and I am finally dressed. I'd started a book last night before bedtime, stayed up late, but didn't finish it and have been reading since I ate my breakfast and read the paper about 7:30. It's another in the Richard Sharpe series of British soldiers in the wars of the 1800's. I just finished it and am now dressed except for shoes and socks and will fix and eat lunch shortly.
Marilyn, sorry about not remembering Freckles is a lady. All my dogs except one have been males and I tend to think every dog must be a male. No matter their sex, dogs are great companions! I still miss my last dog, Stubby, who died about 3 years ago. However, I didn't want to get another dog as I was afraid I'd die before it did and Tim would have to take it. He and Kris have an elderly dog who is still hanging on and I know that's hard for them.
Sharon, I hope you have good results with the Reclast. I'm glad to hear that John's sister is OK and has escaped the tornado that struck near her. Keep us posted about the Reclast. I sure hope it helps your condition.
Jane, I'm sorry about the bad night, too. Nothing is worse than having pain which keeps you awake. And I'm guessing that the lack of sleep due to pain makes you feel pretty Yucky this morning, too. Take it easy today and I hope you feel better soon.
Mary, I'm sorry about your bad night, too. I hate to be awakened during the night due to a loud storm or a tornado warning. I am not good the next day if I don't get at least 7 hours of solid sleep. I hope the knitting and NCIS will keep you happy today!
I need to think about fixing some lunch. I'm dressed except for shoes and socks, but we just had another big downpour and everything is wet outside. I have a bag full of new to me library books, just finished one of them, so I have plans to read and/or watch a movie this afternoon.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Thursday morning at 6:30 a.m. we flew to Oregon for my husband Norm's cousin Roger's memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Afterward family went to Roger's sister's home for a get together & lunch .
Our daughter came by train to Portland & we picked her up . My best friend from high school was Roger's high school girl friend & she & her husband came to the memorial service too .
Yesterday we had lunch with our daughter , my friend , her husband . Afterward we drove our daughter to the train station for the trip home . We went to the airport in Portland & flew back home . I would have liked to stay longer but I have a dr.'s appt . next week .
So today has been grocery shopping & laundry !
Being awakened by a loud storm is in competition w/ what happened Friday night
here at the Senior Living home in which I live.
I was about 1 hour into my night's sleep (10:40 about) when the alarm system went
off , with the help barging into the apartments (they all have keys saying to go to the
end of the hall until further notice) . Youknow when you are rudely awakened with
an alarm going off for the entire Williamsburg (Senior Living establishment) it took
me a minute or two to get into a housecoat-- grab a thing or two that I always take
with me at such a time and proceed to the end of the hall. By that time the
loudspeaker saidyou could now return toyour apt. You could smell smoke however.
Ofcourse I took a long time to go back to sleep. One apartment had an electrical
problem which was quickly extinguished by the Fire Department. We have esperienced many fire alarms since I have lived here(5 years) but NEVER ANY DURING THE NIGHT. It was frightening to say the least!!!!
Joy
Oh, Joy! Those middle of the night things are so unnerving. I'm betting you and the others are still groggy and trying to get life back to normal. I guess the good thing is there were alarms and staff was there to help you and the other residents.
Alpiner...it sounds as if the trip went very well, and the bonus of getting time with your daughter.
Quiet Sunday here...Ray boiled a ham butt with fresh green beans last night and we had fresh sweet corn. Delicious! He has some ham left for today...I'll probably do with scalloped potatoes, and he packaged up the rest in multiple packs for the freezer with his Food Saver. I wasn't sure how much he'd use that vacuum sealer, but it has come in handy.
jane
I hope GinnyAnn, Jaywalker, and Jeanne are doing ok. Gals, please check in if you're still reading here.
jane, my sister-in-law had one of those sealer-things and also used it a lot. Handy gadget!
Joy, we have periodic fire alarm tests - and they're always at different times of the day. We've had one during the night, too. Like your event, you never know what time something will happen, and the staff needs to be prepared as well as the residents. It is definitely disconcerting, though.
alpiner, sorry your visit was for a memorial service, but I've always thought part of the reason was to see family we don't get to see more often. Glad your trip was that kind, and otherwise uneventful.
Sue, I hope you're okay after the storms. They've really been crazy this year, it seems.
Sharon, I assume you get the weather about 12-15 hours after we do. Nothing too bad here yesterday - just a short shower. Rain/storms are predicted for every day in the upcoming week.
Another quiet day today, but swimming and a 6-month doctor check tomorrow.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Yes, Mary, there were lots of storms last evening, but they were all south of us! We are forecast to have 50-60% chance of rain everyday this week. However the sun is shining bright now.
Joy, the only thing I have to relate to your experience is at the motel the night after our son's wedding when the alarms went off about 1 AM. I had my mom and my elderly aunt in different rooms on our floor who were both hard of hearing and I was terrified I wouldn't get them out. Finally I was able to make them hear and got them out and were about to head for the stairs when the loudspeaker came on and told us it was okay and to go back to our rooms. Apparently a small grease fire in the kitchen that was put out quickly. One is always glad that people are on top of things by letting you know, but oh what a shock!
Jane, your dinner sounds like what a summer dinner should be! Yum!
Sue, a whole sack of books ought to do you for a couple weeks at least!!
I had to get up at 6:00 this morning to take John to the airport. Was back home by 8:15 and too tired to get dressed and go to church. Laid down on the couch and slept for 3 hours! Just now ate lunch.
The reclast is not causing me much trouble now and I won't know if it helps for 2 yrs when Medicare pays for another dexascan! In the meantime, I'll have another infusion next year at this time.
Alpiner, it is nice that you saw old friends and your daughter--even if it was a sad occasion.
I second Jane's request that the missing members pop in and post how they are and what's going on.
All for now. Sherry
Good afternoon, Buddies. Olyne picked me up for SS and church and brought me home afterwards. The new Campus minister (a female) announced that a belated funeral service for our longtime friend, Nancy Ziegler, will be held on Friday at 2:00. When Tim comes tomorrow to check on me, I'll have to tell him that I will need to be home in time to go to the funeral. Maybe he might have time to go to Kroger on Thursday.
We had lots of rain last night, but no tornados in Auburn. Tim called during the first part of the storm as they had a small one in an area of Opelika, not close to him, however. He wanted to know if I was aware of it. I told him I'd already put my cushion in the hall but didn't have to go in there and sit because it was not seen by radar near Auburn. We were fortunate here.
Alpiner, I'm sorry for the loss of your husband's cousin, but glad that you were able to attend the funeral. I'm sure it was appreciated by the family.
Joy, I'm glad you are OK, but I know how irritating it is to be awakened and frightened that the building might have a fire. I hope you don't get any more middle of the night alarms, false or real. That is pretty scary!
Jane, your ham, sweet corn, and left-over ham and scalloped potatoes make me envious. I don't cook much from scratch these days as it's just too much trouble unless it's rice with sautéed veggies and a small amount of beef. And when I make that, I try to make enough for 2 mid-day meals. Cooking for one is no fun!
Mary, Tim called during the storm in Opelika as he thought I might need help, but the storm went south and missed Auburn, although we had plenty of rain. I didn't mind the rain, except I'll have to cut the grass in the backyard tomorrow or Wednesday. I have lunch and bridge at the retirement home on Tuesday.
I have GinnyAnn's phone number somewhere and if I can find it, I'll give her a call. She's been pretty depressed since her son died. Her other son is a doctor, can't remember what kind, but he does surgeries, I think.
Sharon, I can understand going back to bed and taking a snooze after driving so early for John to catch his flight. How long will he be gone? I'm glad the reclast is not giving you much trouble now and hope it helps a lot!
I have my dishwasher going and that's going to be it for ship's work today--I'm reading a mystery by C.J. Box, so I'm going out on the deck to read for a while until it gets too hot out there. I should finish it shortly.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
It's been so beautiful out...low 70s and very low humidity. Ray went for a bike ride, and I called him and we decided to meet at the brewery for a cool one....stout for him...diet pepsi for me. I walked down and it's been a while since I could get out and walk. We could also see the kids and adults on their intertubes and rafty things enjoying the river and the "whitewater" drops...lots of laughter could be held. Also neat to see families having picnics near the river and daddies with their little ones.
I'm watching Rugby Sevens world cup....so you know that's nothing worth watching on TV. :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Time to have a cup of tea and read on my IPAD.
jane
Hi all.
I am still here and keeping up on the postings. Sorry when I read about the ain some of you are having.
I have had a hard time with alergies this year. Not very good taking this hot weather.never seen it so bad here in Illinois. I have needed thing doing such as outdoor painting. Yard work and lots indoors. Nothing done.i have now just given up until fall.
I spent a long time putting my things in order such as will. And all that goes into estate. Even to health .death. Attorny finalised the other day. Think I was a little depressed when doing it. Lost 3 more friends past 3 months so now getting to be few friends in town. Seemed to be sleeping to much. Not getting my walking in
Last 2 days weather perfect. Going to be hot again rest of week. Soon as fall comes I will get back to looking at my bucket list. Cheer up again. I still fight off taking any meds as most just make me sick. I think that is more me . Never have tried hard.
I have done a lot of reading but kept off computers.
Texas daughter up with husband and 2 GGchildren. Also last week for 2 days my GD from Connecticut came down with her 3 . That was nice but was either storming or 90 deg.
Picnics planned but rained out.
So all take care.things will get back to normal lovin soon.
I try not to watch news . Nothin but sad things on there.
HURRAH....Jeanne is ok, and hating this hot and humid weather as I am. By the way, Jeanne, I waved at you coming and going on I-74 through Champaign. It sounds as if you had good visits with daughter and grands.
jane
Great to hear from you, Jeanne. The heat this summer has been oppressive. But eventually it will get cooler. Hang in there and keep your a/c running. :thumbup:
It is cooler here, and I need to get out and get some weeds pulled. I wish Sue was here to help me. She seems to have it down to a science. I also need to attack some with round-up.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've finally finished breakfast and reading the paper, so am into my "work clothes". I plan to go out side and dig up a few more stray mimosa trees before they get so large I won't be able to dig them up.
Tim will be coming by sometime soon and hopefully my "bug guy". I called and left a message asking him to come sometime this morning or Wednesday morning. I have lunch and bridge at Azalea place tomorrow at 11:00 and I need the morning to clean up the kitchen, shower, and dress as Libba will pick me up about 10:55.
I'm going outside now before it gets too hot. We had tornado warnings yesterday afternoon, but they bypassed Auburn and went south of us. Not much else to report this morning. Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Jeanne, so glad to see your post. Also glad you got your will, etc. finished. Our grandson's 82 yr old grandmother died with no insurance and now will, nothing. My grandson's father is worthless and won't work, so it falls on Jonathan to pick up the pieces. Since he is a single dad and not making a lot, that makes it difficult. Hope that as things cool down in IL, you will get your motivation back. Our son lives in southern IL and has been without AC for 2 weeks. They had to go to a hotel for a few days when it was at its worst. Awful heat. Here too!
Jane, I agree with Sue's ability to weed! We have grass that seems to want to come up in the mulch.
Sue, glad the tornados skipped you. We ended up not getting any rain yesterday although 10 miles south, they got 2"!!
I need to go work out and redd out my den. John did get to his sister's safely. Hi to all. Sharon
Hi Jeanne...good to see you post....nothing new in my world..walked early..in under air conditioner now..105 here today...stay cool every body....Darlene
I did get a walk in early, but it was still hot in the sun. If you can find shade, it's great...not so in the sun.
Then I weeded some until the heat got to me. I did spray a lot with roundup so hope that kills those buggers.
I've also got a load of laundry done, been to WalMart for my prescriptions and to Farm Fleet for some bird seed and the sweet corn farm for an ear of corn for me for tonight. I love being able to buy just one ear.
When I cool off, it's a shower and read this afternoon.
jane
All y'all Must really envy the cooler weather here on the Oregon Coast. It has rarely been in the 70's mostly in the high 60's. I really like the weather here and where I lived in Northern California,
My Dr wants me to take a once a week bone builder pill alendronate. It doesn't sound like I am going to be thrilled about the side effect though.
Keith had his appointment this morning, She has increased the generic Aricept to 22mgs. The PSA results were up again and he doesn't want to go back to the Urologist, said he doesn't want to know if it is cancer. the dr explained to him what pains he would suffer it it metasized. Well that is up to him, it is not a decision I can make for him at this point even those I have the POA and could, But I can't force him to go. Craig dosen\t agree with our DR. He told Keith he would die from something else before he died from Prostate cancer.
Marilyn, I take the once-a-week alendronate, and have for a couple of years. I haven't had any side effects, but then I rarely have had side effects from medications. I take mine on Sunday mornings, with lots of water, on an empty stomach. I've been told to stay upright, i.e., not go back to bed, and to not eat anything else for 30 minutes. I take it on Sunday because that makes it easy to remember, and is a day when that regimen works well for me. Good luck with it.
We came in FIRST at duplicate tonight!!!! :excited:
MARY.....HURRAH!! :hb2:
You and your partner are GOOD!!
Speaking of bridge....got quite a shock. One of our gals died in her sleep Sunday morning. She played with us on Wed., all was fine...in fact, several were speaking of a guy who'd just died in his sleep, and she made this comment: "That's the way to go." And she did 4 nights later.
Today we go to DBQ to meet our Texas friends who live in the Quad Cities. They're the ones who've had to leave TX twice now early because of Jim's health issues. She's just graduated from knee replacement rehab, so I'm looking forward to seeing both of them.
Nice and cool here this week....70's ...which, for me, is perfect if the humidity is low, too.
Have a good Tuesday, Babes!!
I'm dressed and ready for bridge. Libba who lives on the next street will pick me up about 10:50. We eat lunch in the retirement home's dining room for visitors and residents who play with us. The food is not great, but is edible, so easier than cooking for one's self!
Sharon and Darlene, it's good to see your posts this morning. I guess every other Buddy is trying to stay cool! Darlene, I'm still hoping to see some pictures from your recent wedding. I think Bubble would post them for you.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and try to stay out of the heat!
Sue
My cleaning girl is here today. I stripped the bed as soon as I got out of it and put the sheets in the washer. She'll make up the bed before she leaves. I'm also going to wash some throw rugs. Other than that, not much. We did get a little rain yesterday while I was at the FC, but not a whole lot--maybe 15 mins worth. Lots in areas around us though and a chance for some later today.
Yes, Marilyn, we're all envying you your low temps! This has been a really hot one here and I know the SW is awful.
Darlene, I hope you can stay out of the heat.
Mary, hurrah, another 1st place! Congratulations.
Jane, you've already gotten a lot done. Take care using that Round UP. There's lots of negative reports on it--altho John uses it too. That's a shocker about your bridge friend. One of the guidance counselors I worked with way back when died that way about 5 yrs ago. Had been on a girls' trip to Branson the day before. I guess one never knows when their time will come.
Sue, hope you have a nice bridge afternoon. I play tomorrow. Stay in in the cool everyone. Sharon
Sue...Bubble would post some pictures for me...but I don't know how to get them to her...would have to be from my IPad or from my cell. And I'm a dummy when it comes to sharing pictures...Darlene
I had an appt. with my primary care dr. this morning , had an EKG & he said I have the heart of an athlete ! He also told me the asthma & COPD are caused from a lung depression ( I fell when I was a child & now have a crooked back & the ribs on that side are pinching my lung ) . A friend's husband gave me some information that helped him with his COPD . I told the dr. about it & he said it was to move mucus & that isn't my problem & I would have a reaction ! I told the man I would look into it but glad I didn't try it ! This man was a smoker & finally had to give up smoking . We don't have the same health problem .
Alpiner...good you checked with your doc before following that friend’s advice.
Sharon...glad your cleaning lady can help making up the bed. A cardiologist told us women come to him when two things get to them....changing bed sheets and vacuuming.
Sue....hope bridge was good.
CC....stay cool. Do you know how to email with an attachment? That’s how you send pictures ito Bubble.
Had a great lunch with TX friends who live here in Iowa....they’re both doing well. We’ll meet again in 3-4 weeks again for lunch and catching up.
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s but will put on my gardening clothes shortly so that I can go outside to cut out a few more mimosa trees and then come back inside to shower and cool down. Terri will pick me up to go to bridge at Sarah's about 12:45. Tomorrow will be a busy day, too. I'm taking Tim, Kris, and perhaps Ard for an early birthday supper at so far an unknown location Tim has chosen. His birthday is Sunday and he decided he'd rather do this tomorrow.
I need to get into my work clothes and go outside to get rid of a few more mimosa trees which have drifted into my yard from the neighbors former tree. They finally cut it down, but those suckers send out lots of mimosa blooms and seeds and cause more to grow!
Bridge was OK yesterday, but I got so so cards again and didn't win any money. Lunch was also just OK. Since they've changed management, I think they've had 2 or 3 different cooks and it's not terrible, but not great either!
Sharon, I hope your bridge day goes well. I'm playing again today and Terri will pick me up and take me to Sarah's house. This has been a busy week so far and tomorrow I'll take Tim, Kris, and probably Ard to an early supper for his birthday treat.
Darlene, I'm not sure how to e-mail pictures, either, but I think if you e-mail Bubble and ask her how to do it, she'll give you some good advice. I am hoping to see your photos soon!
Jane, I hope all is well with you and Ray. What fun to be able to meet with Texas friends who live in Iowa for lunch. (and every time I remember you live in Iowa, I think of Shirley Jones and can't remember who played the lead in the Music Man!) That is one of my favorite movies.
Alpiner, good for you for following your doctor's advice and not that of your friend! I hope you're feeling well today.
Hi to Marilyn, and every other Buddy looking in. GinnyAnn, I'm still looking for a post from you!
Sue
Hump Day (Wednesday) greetings, Babes!
Like Sue, I'm off to bridge today. It'll be strange not to have Marian there.
Nothing else planned. Poor Ray has a long "HoneyDO" list....taking things to the bank for shredding by the professional shredder. [They do this for their customers once a year and so I save those papers I don't want in recycle or are too many for my little home shredder. ], cans back to the redemption center, some caulking here, getting his registration for his scooter changed since he had it painted a different color, etc. It should keep him out of trouble. :2funny:
jane
Cooking recipes discussion
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Message from Oldiesmann
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Thanks, Bubble, for word on the server move.
We will be leaving for Vancouver WA. tomorrow morning. Freckles is at the groom getting beautiful for the trip up to see the kids. Not much going on here this morning although I am going to start getting things together that will be going with us. It has been in the 90's there sxo there isn't much packing to day. Mainly getting the meds ready and freckles thing, a change of clothes or two and some cosmetic thy things. It should all fit into a reusable shopping bag for me and one for Freckles. Oh and the small ice ches t for her food and lunch on the way up. I am taking up a case of Lunchables for the kids that was given to me.
Thank you, Bubble, for your links and keeping us up to date. I presume, the site will open with the original link?
Goodness, Marilyn, it's really gotten hot in your area. Have a safe drive up to Vancouver tomorrow and enjoy the little ones. Give Freckles a pat for looking so pretty after her grooming!
I played bridge today too. Mostly so-so cards. My partner had a grandslam on one hand. I had 19 pts and she only had 8, so I bid game in her suit, but the hands really meshed well. We had a nice lunch--a shrimp salad and fresh fruit, new on the menu.
John called from the Des Moines airport to tell me he got there safely and that the plane was scheduled to leave on time. Do you know that there was no cell service in the Hubbard area? And since we didn't want to run up Millie's bill, we only talked once.
Sue, tell Tim "happy birthday" from all the Buddies. Hope you have fun. Those mimosa shoots must be a mess! I read a good medical mystery by Palmer called RX something. I finished it last night.
Jane, it's nice to keep our hubby's out of trouble with a "to-do" list! Hope your bridge was good in spite of missing Marian.
Alpiner, you are smart to run anyone else's medical advice by your doctor. No one's problems are the same in spite of the general diagnosis.
It's starting to get dark, so I suppose I will lhave to drive to the airport in rush hour traffic in the rain! Not my idea of fun. At least we will eat out on the way home. Sharon
Sherry that 90° weather is in Vancouver Not here. LOL I don't care for HOT weather sever since I left the desert and didn't like it there either. 120° in the shade the day I left July 12, 2003.
Good morning, Buddies. I am one hot sweaty mess as I've spent the last 45 minutes cutting out mimosa trees in my front yard--and am still not finished. And despite the work this morning, more will be coming up soon. Those things are voracious!
I had a phone call from some women in Hampton, NY, while I was eating my breakfast. They asked me to donate to their Breast Cancer fund--I'm sure they got my name from the Susan G. Komen fund which I do donate to as well as my local breast association, but I am very irritated that these organizations share names all over the country. I'm pretty sure the residents of Hampton, NY, are probably much more affluent that I am! I worry that it could be a scam and prefer to donate here. Do you get any of these calls?
I am taking Tim, Kris, and maybe Ard out for dinner early this evening. I don't know where we're going as Tim has chosen and will pick me up.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy, and try to stay cool!
Sue
Sue, I NEVER donate to anybody who calls on the phone. And usually I don't even answer the phone if I don't recognize the caller or number. I usually only donate to a few local charities (Food Bank, women's shelter, community kitchen, etc.). I know then that my money is staying locally.
Safe travels, Marilyn.
Sharon, I hope John is home safely and that all is well with his sisters.
Darlene, glad you've "cooled off" a little bit - it's been awful in the SW.
I ran some errands this morning (hair cut, Walmart pickup, filled up the tank), and will play some bridge here tonight. But that's it for the day. BTW, I've started taking CBD (hemp) oil to see if it helps my arthritis pain.
I've checked with my family doc and she says folks have been having some great results from it. I'm going to give it a try and see what happens.
Happy almost weekend, Buddies!
Mary, John got home safely and we went out to eat on the way home. We planned on going to Ruby Tuesday's and discovered that they are permanently c losed! Anyway, there was another place we go that was on the way home and I had some of the best grilled salmon I ever had.
His sister is in a tiny apartment, but enough for just her. Her husband's nursing home is very nice, clean and friendly. Millie is lonely of course, but otherwise okay, I guess. The other sister seemed to be handling her new widowhood pretty well. She certainly knew it was coming soon. Lori & Melanie went up to Millie's former home to go through things and see if there was anything the family would want before it was all cleaned out. They are putting the house up for sale as soon as everything is taken out. Millie is pretty upset about never seeing it again, but it would just make things worse.
I was lucky on the drive to the airport--no rain and moderate traffic. It did take me a full hour to get there though.
Marilyn, I wondered when you said 90 degrees! I would love to live somewhere where it was in the 70's yr around, but don't want to move to the west coast with all the family here. Our winters are pretty mild, but summers are HOT!
Sue, could you use a Round-up bar on the mimmosa. You are killing yourself trying to get all those out.
Mary, good luck at bridge tonight. Good you got all your errands done. Tell me how that CMB oil works. I don't think it is legal here, but is in NC.
I need to go to the grocery ad the FC, but John keeps coming up with stuff for me to do. I may send him back to Iowa! :D Sharon
Sharon, the CBD oil is not considered "medical marijuana". That's not legal in TN. There is no THC (the stuff that makes you high) in it. It can be bought at Nutrition World locally, but I ordered it from Amazon. But I'll keep y'all posted on how it goes. This is a liquid that is squirted from a dropper under your tongue. It's lightly flavored with peppermint, so is not a bad taste.
Good morning, Buddies. I'm dressed and ready for Kroger shopping, library, and lunch as Tim is coming over early. I have a funeral at 2:00--longtime friend, Nancy, who has been living with her daughter in some northern state--Wisconsin, I think. She died earlier this summer and was cremated and a memorial service will be held at our church this afternoon at 2:00. When I first moved here, Bonney, Minnie, Nancy, and I ate supper at our favorite pizza place and then took turns hosting an evening of bridge. We continued this until Nancy's daughter moved to Wisconsin and insisted that Nancy go with her. We continued to exchange e-mails until Nancy was no longer able to do that.
We had a nice birthday dinner at Olive Garden last night. I ordered Eggplant parmesan with spaghetti on the side and brought the spaghetti home which I'll probably eat this evening.
Mary, I hope the CBD oil works for you. Let us know how it goes--although I don't think Alabama is selling it. And yes, it does aggravate me that a "group" in NY State had my phone number which was probably on the Susan Komen list. I don't think those groups should share their lists!
Sharon, I'm glad John is home safely and was able to help his sisters deal with their problems. It's good that Lori and Melanie could help go through things and get it ready for sale. I can understand Millie being upset about missing her longtime home, but it can't be helped, so it's good the girls were able to help out.
Not much else to report except it's already HOT!
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Thanks, Sue. After John got home and we discussed things, John and I started wondering if we needed a legal document that would turn Milly's care and fiances over to us in case of an accident or sudden illness for her, so that's still in the idea stage. Always something. Glad you had a good dinner for Tim's birthday and hope you have a nice outing today.
I ran oout of steam after going to the grocery yesterday and taking care of stuff for John, so I didn't get to the FC. Today, Fedex was going to deliver a pkg that needed a signature, so I left for the FC at 9 AM! And you know how much I loved that! Anyway, I did get my workout in and was back home before John had to leave. Fedex came about an hour later, so I could've gone this afternoon, but there was no way of knowing. I put in a load of laundry yesterday and may put in another today. I also wrote some articles for the papers for church.
It's back in the 90's here and no rain predicted till Sat. night. I hope you all are staying cool. Brian and Traecy sstill don't have AC. Melanie amd Lori completed their missions yesterday and brought back two boxes of memorabilia including a huge old family Bible! All the news here. Hi to everyone. I saw on FB that Marilyn & K arrived safely in Vancouver, so that's good. Sharon
Trying again to post. Keep getting database errors.
Like you say, Sharon, it's always something to worry about. Glad the girls were on-site to work on clearing out the house and distributing memorabilia.
jane, sorry you're having computer problems.
Sue, at least your yard work keeps you out and getting exercise. Be careful about the heat, though - and about not falling.
I played bridge with the foursome here at the Terrace Thursday night. That's mostly just fun and laughing - not much serious bridge. At duplicate yesterday afternoon, I had terrible cards, mostly just 5-7 points, but of course, everybody else sitting north had those hands, too. In any case, we finished in the middle, as usual. Nothing unusual planned for the weekend - just knitting and probably some BookTV.
Happy Weekend, Buddies - and Stay Cool!
what are you knitting, Mary?
Good morning, Jane, Mary, and Bubble and whoever else might be looking in.
I am a sweaty mess. I have just come back inside from another weed pulling expedition. It is almost 9:40 and I am going to sit down and read until I cool off. We're expecting temperatures in the mid-high 90's today and probably no rain. I have many more weeds to pull and I'm sure my neighbors with pristine yards (and yard men who tend their properties) are tired of looking at my weeds. If we do get a little rain today, I may go outside after it's over and pull another trug of weeds.
My plan for the rest of today includes some laundry and reading. Have a nice day, Every Buddy! And a special shout out to you, Bubble!
Sue
Here in Chicago area...cool, which is delightful.
Trying to see if this will post.
Jane
Bubble, I always have socks on the needles. I'm also currently working on knitting things for toddlers (6-12-18 months), trying to use up my yarn stash. I don't have any great-grandkids yet, but I assume I will some day, so I'm working on a supply of goodies for them - whether I'm here to see them or not. ;) What are you knitting on? (or crocheting?)
Right now booties. It is too hot to have big projects. My half done winter afghan is waiting for next winter!
I wish I knew how to knit....Darlene
It is never to late to learn. Crochet is easier to do: no dropping of stitches.
Darlene, check with a senior center in your area. There might be someone who would be willing to teach you. Or ask at your church.
There are knitting tutorials online . Here is one . I don't knit , I crochet . Like bubble said no dropped stitches with crochet .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHjftEZQxNc
Thanks....may try it Darlene
I am so anxious to get home. I cannot take all this family drama.
Sorry, jane - always makes for "tough stuff".
I knit, but don't crochet--just never could get the hang of it! I knit sweaters for the boys when they were little, but when they got to sweat shirt age, they wouldn't wear one of my sweaters. They'd say, "Mom, nobody wears home made sweaters!" So I quit knitting except for baby blankets. I gave them to friends and donated them to church projects.
Jane, I'm sorry things haven't been happy and hope your trip home is safe and SOON! Let us know when you get home.
Darlene, I agree with Alpiner and Mary. I'll bet you even might know someone who knits (although it's probably pretty warm where you live year round!). I started knitting the first time we lived in Maine as we needed warm socks and sweaters at least 8 months of the year up there.
I've seen Mary knit and she can do it with her eyes closed! I envy her that skill--I have to watch what I'm doing.
Not much else to report except that it's going to be much hotter this afternoon--so I'm going to skip yard work and stay inside and read most of the day.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Sorry Jane for the family drama. Know what you mean, but grin and bear it.
I don't know how to knit or crochet. One friend tried to teach me crochet, but she was OCD and everything was supposed to be perfect from the git go! Mom learned to crochet after she retired. Not sure how though. Made lots of afghans, but she was always good with handwork. I used to be, but now with my tremor, all of that has gone by the wayside.
We're back from church. Had a visiting speaker who teaches in Morocco with his wife and tries to spread the word, but inconspicuously as that is illegal there. Interesting talk.
I have a load of laundry in, did one yesterday too, and still have one more to go. With John's trip and the hot weather, it is all off schedule. I downloaded all of John's pictures from the trip and am going to try to make a Shutterfly booklet for each of his sisters. His trip went well and he was pleased with the care both Millie and her husband are receiving.
I was awake till 3:00 and then had to get up at 8:30, so am dragging now. Hope everyone is having a good day. Sharon
Sue, just saw your post. I used to sew dresses and playsets for the girls when they were little and occasionally a dress for me, but when I went back to teaching, I just didn't have time and the girls didn't care. Melanie learned to be a good seamstress, even took a class in tailoring in HS and then made some things for her daughter, but work intervened for her too. Enjoy your book. I just started a James Patterson book last night. Can't remember the name though. I have generally avoided his books because of the violence and gore, but John says he thinks I will like this one. S
Good morning, Buddies. I am wringing wet as I just spent 45 minutes pulling weeds in the space between my yard and my next door neighbors. They pay a yard service to cut their grass and trim, but the yard men only go halfway between their yard and mine. Needless to say I only got about half of what they left and will need to go out there again tomorrow morning. It's just too hot to stay out there long enough to get it all done.
Not much else to report. I'm planning to shower as soon as I cool down and need to wash my hair again, although I washed it yesterday. I am a sweaty mess! I hope Jane and Ray are safely at home now.
Sue
Yes, we got home safely. I'm glad to be out of that "drama"....all of two girls involved own making, so there's not a lot of sympathy from Aunt Jane!
It's cool in the shade here, but I tried to walk and only got a short distance when my hip and the heat in the sun said, "ENOUGH"....so here I am back home. Laundry is in, and I'm off to the grocery and WalMart for a prescription refill on my allergy spray.
I, too, knit but never got the hang of crochet. Luckily, our local gal who does the trips is an expert, and I started with lessons from her. I'd knit years ago, but forgot a lot. Then we had a group of knitters who met at the yarn shop we had for about 7 years, but she had to close the shop, and the group disbanded.
Guess I better check my online banking stuff and then get to the stores before it gets any hotter.
jane
Hi Gals. Glad you're home and away from the drama, Jane.
Sue, can't you say something to your neighbors about how the cutting is being done?
Yesterday, I finished up the laundry and also went through all of John's photos with him, cropping and enhancing. Now I need to go to Shutterfly and get started on the booklets. However, that's not for right now. I need to go to the FC and type up and send the church articles in for the month of August. When the newsletter comes out the first of the month, I go through it and choose the things I think need to be sent in. Since I got the newsletter yesterday, I need to work on it today to meet the deadlines. I send the articles to 3 different papers--1 is a weekly here in Indian Land, 1 is a weekly for Fort Mill, and 1 is a online Fort Mill paper. I don't know how much good it does, but it does get our churches activities viewed by those in the areas. I've had several people comment on the fact that we're getting much more coverage these days and most of them don't even know I'm the one who is doing it.
It is very overcast and we are to have 50-70% chance of rain all week, usually late afternoon or evening. We didn't get any over the weekend.
I hope you are all staying cool and having a good day. Sharon
Jane. Are you now getting the cold days . we are. Feels so good but back to 90 again Wed.
I must have missed reading what family problem was. Glad you got away from it. I had it with my family 3 years ago. Still not fixed but I no longer get into it. They are not youngsters now...
I need to finish some crochet that I put down 2 years ago. I did so much that my thumbs gave out. Same with bowling. They seem better now. Use to knit but crochet faster
I have done nothing all year so far. Got to get my bucket list out again. Think I have all my Estate . Will and stuff now finished. Have to now put file in order . put things away and forget about it. Was a mess to do. Sure expensive attorneys these days. should have done it years ago.
Wish I had Sue as my next door. You seem to love yard work. I hate it. All my bushes need cutting. (usually in Oct.). Weeds have taken over. My yard man now 87 and can only do grass on his riding. Glad still have him. He has just stuck to a couple of us women and his own.
Sharon. You seem to keeping busy. Hope your meds working right now. Glad to see your little dog still with you. Its a fighter. Hi to all others in this forum....Keep healthy
Yes, Jeanne, these cooler days have been wonderful. Back to 90s tomorrow, too.
I have a follow up with my ARNP this morning. I suppose another blood test to see where the SED and CRP are now.
This afternoon is a haircut, and that is my day. Bridge is tomorrow.
Jane
Sounds like relatively easy day for you, jane. Hope your lab numbers are good.
Always good to hear from you, Jeanne. Glad you've gotten your papers in order.
We came in just out of master-point range at duplicate last night, but pretty good overall. Nothing going on today.
It's supposed to be rainy for the next several days. So far, it's just been cloudy. I hope we get some good rains, though. They're needed.
Other than going to the Menu Planning meeting this afternoon, it's a slug day for me. :)
Jeanne, good to see your post and to know you have all your wills, etc in order. Yes, I'm doing better. I still have to take a Tramadol before I do anything that requires me to walk or be on my feet much, but afraid that's a permanent thing. Bunny IS a fighter. She's on prednisone right now for her liver which makes her ravenous, but otherwise she seems fine. We just enjoy having her with us as long as we can though.
Jane, glad you got a break in the weather but sorry it's going back up to 90. Good luck on your lab tests.
I got in my workout yesterday and got all the church info sent in to the papers. The first of the month, there's always a lot, especially with school starting up soon--lots of last minute activities.
Mary, sounds like you're still doing well in bridge. I wish I enjoyed duplicate more, but the people I have played it with just take it too seriously, so I'll stay with social bridge for fun.
I'm going to work on the Shutterfly booklets for the sil's today + deal with some business stuff. Nothing big time.
Very cloudy and good chance of rain today and the next two. Sharon
So cold here today and wet. Feels like could turn heat on in house but not going to do it. I do have a sweater on. Tomorrow back to 89 and humid they say.
Been crazy weather for spring and summer and so suppose Fall will be different also. Makes one wonder what Winter will bring.
Sure wish all the rain we have had could have been in the parts of the West where those fires still raging. Awful to watch and so many beautiful home gone.
To the West of me I have a 10 acre that now remains looking like a forest. Deep growth. Over the years we had a couple of homeless camp in the middle of it. Cant see from the frontage road. I think someone called police and they had them move on couple years ago. Now I notice one man who has a old bike has moved in. Saw him bringing all his baggage. I am the only one who can spot him. Now I don't care. but when watch the fires I just hope he doesn't make a fire in there as so many more bushes and trees and weather has been so hot. I doubt he will because smoke would be seen. We get so many homeless around here but many places feed them and can go in out of the heat. Still some like to be off by themselves private. Good to just leave them to it.. I have given my SIL sweaters,Jackets etc in the winter time to one who was here for years. He died last fall and the people in town still miss him. He did have a family around here . Father was a doctor at the big clinic. They just could not change him. Did have the Police and others keep a watch for him. He was so well educated and such a gentlemen if you could get him to talk. Was a Vietnam they say.
Good morning, Buddies. My cleaning ladies were here this morning--changed my sheets, damp mopped all the floors and dusted furniture--all very quickly. The two of them have it down to a science as they usually do 4 or 5 more homes than mine on my cleaning day.
I still have to go outside and do some more weeding--I hope to finish that shortly and plan to spend the rest of the day inside as we're having another scorcher today! It will probably get up into the mid to high 90's today unless we get some rain this afternoon.
Jane, you have my sympathy for having to listen to squabbling while on your family vacation. Several years ago I visited Anne and Richard and Anne's youngest daughter and her husband were there. The husband and Anne had certain differences about his and her daughter's business and all of the rest of us were very uncomfortable! My grandmother taught us to keep our family squabbles inside the family and we had very few of them. I hope your blood tests go well.
Jeanne, it's good to see you back. It's been quite a while and I wondered if you were traveling and hoping you were not ill. Tim and I visited a new lawyer--a female--last summer who helped me put my estate in order and that was a big relief. All 3 sons will share equally and if my youngest son dies before me, his sons will receive his share. Bill and Tim have no children of their own, although Bill has raised his step-son since he was about 4 years old. I don't know what Bill has planned for Andy, his step-son--but I think if Bill dies first, Andy will inherit his share from his mother. Jon's share will go to Alex and Nic.
Enough gruesome talk! I have done a little weeding since the cleaning ladies left and I have a huge patch of tall grass between my house and the neighbors. So I'm going outside now to get it cleaned up. Then I'll knock off ship's work and start another library book. I finished the Lee Child "Reacher" mystery that I started yesterday. I have 2 Baldacci's left and will start one after lunch.
Sharon, you have a busy day planned, too. Have a good one!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sharon, when we first tried duplicate, maybe 40-45 years ago, we quit because the people were so unpleasant. And folks at the Bridge Center in the upper echelons are quite competitive. But the times I play are groups with small amounts of MPs, and while playing well and being competitive, they're still learning. Also, there are lots of signs around saying "Be Nice" or things like that. I know on other days, there have been times when the director has had to chastise someone for being ugly. So in my "under 99 MP" group and "under 299" group, folks are all very nice. And my partner and I have about the same amount of competitiveness, so that works, too.
I understand what you're saying, though.
I cannot seem to post if I have apostrophes in my words.
My blood test still shows inflammation. It is down from 93 but now 71. Normal on the report is 0-20. Nurse for my ARNP says it will be sent to CR where I see ARNP in rheumatology in 3 weeks.
Off to bridge. I hope this posts.
Mary, I like most of the duplicate players I've met outside of bridge, but they are too competitive at the table.
Sue, you certainly do do a lot of yard work. Outside of flowers, I never have. Yes, I was very busy yesterday. I had an awful time getting on the Shutterfly site because I had changed emails and so had John. I was on the phone twice to customer care. The first guy took so long between things that I was on for over an hour and then the temp PW wouldn't work. I called back and got someone else and she told me to shut down the Shutterfly site completely and start over. Then it worked and I did get the booklets made for the sil's. I had at least 3 business calls to make yesterday and had to leave a message at each and still haven't heard back! Grrrr! I was fit to be tied by the time John got home.
Today will be easier. I'm going to the FC and then I will retry the phone calls.
Jeanne, I hope the homeless man who is camping out behind you is just looking for peace and quiet. I have never been in an area with any although I donate to charities that care for them. Good that the big group is gone from your woods.
The landscapers just finished mowing our yard. So nice to have that done as part of our HOA fees.
We never did get much rain yesterday--at least to my knowledge, but the weather map last night looked like we were going to get a lot today. I hope so. We need it.
Jane, I'm glad the inflammation is down some, but it sounds like you still have a ways to go. Have a good bridge game.
Have a nice day, everyone. Sharon
Sharon, you must have been writing while I posted. I'm having a big problem with my Bellsouth ATT account. They are changing all their rules and I don't know what to do. I have some of my financial e-mail accounts on that account and I guess Tim will have to help me change that. I don't want more people/accounts seeing that kind of business. BTW, we got lots of rain last night and more is expected today. This is the wettest summer we've had since we moved to the farm in 1979!
Sue
The high heat and humidity is to return tomorrow for a stay. UGH! So, we're going to go to CR today and then our Friday night out with friends has been changed to tonight. So tomorrow will be a free day all day long.
This RA or whatever it is flareup continues...it's going to be a long three weeks, though I don't honestly hold out much promise for relief even after seeing the rheumatologist. Enough whining from me.
jane
jane, sorry about your returning heat and your possible RA. I hope you can get some relief. When you see the doc, ask what he/she recommends about the CBD oil. I've only been taking it for 8 days, but I may be seeing some good effect from it. That may just be my imagination, of course. Time will tell.
Our high temperature set a new record for the date - it only got up to 70*! Of course, it was cloudy and rainy all day. It was lovely! I've had about 1.75" of rain over the last couple of days. My deck flowers are loving it. I put a couple of house plants out, too, and they're very happy.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Good morning, Jane and Mary and whoever is looking in now. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, showered and dressed for bridge and have a load of wash in the washer which I will soon put into the dryer and hope they are dry and put away before my ride comes to take me to bridge at Bonney's. When I called Olyne to see if she could pick me up, she told me she's already taking 3 subs--but can squeeze me in!
Mary, it's cooler here, too. We had lots of rain late yesterday afternoon and even into the night. I'm glad you got some rain, too. Remind me again what the CBD oil is made of? It's great if it's giving you some pain relief!
I need to poke around in the kitchen and make a sandwich. Bonney will probably serve dessert sometime during the bridge game.
Jane, I'm sorry about the flare up and hope the rheumatologist can get to you more quickly. It's tough to have constant pain and nothing to do about it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the rheumatologist will have a cancelation soon and will call you in.
Have a good day, Every Buddy, and check in and let us know how you're doing!
Sue
Sue, CBD oil is "cannabidiod oil" or hemp oil. It's a marijuana relative, without any of the THC component (which is what gives one the "high" from marijuana). It's not considered "medical marijuana" and is available from health food stores and Amazon.
Sue, I don't know what your AT & T provider has to do with your finances. Are you sure you're understanding it well.. In any case, Tim will. We acttually had quite a bit of rain yesterday and last night. Supposed to get more tonight. Hope your bridge is good.
Jane, I am so sorry you are still flaring with your RA. I'm thankful that my arthritis is OA, but there doesn't seem much that can be done for it--unless Mary's CBD oil works. I'm anxious to see how it works in a month or 2 and plan to ask my doctor about it. Both of my girls have recommended it, but I thought it was illegal here. Maybe not. Have fun tonight and enjoy doing nothing tomorrow!!
Mary, keep us posted on the oil. Wouldn't it be wonderful if it worked for all of us with OA and maybe even Jane's RA. Glad your flowers are all happy. Mine are too. We have 3 hummer feeders up and they are all being kept busy--the most I've seen in several years.
I went to the library to get a book for Book Club, then I went to get my toenails painted, then on to the grocery. I had a lot os stuff to buy and had to retrace my steps several times because I forgot something. Consequently, I'm wiped out now. All for now. Sharon
Just a quick note..my niece is taking the CBC oil for RA..she said it really helped her...having family reunion this week end so got to get busy...Darlene
Glad to hear that report from your sister, Darlene - and glad it's working for her.
Sharon, why don't you ride one of the carts when you got to the grocery store? I've used one for about five years (but now I order everything on line, and just pick it up outside the store).
Morning, Babes!
Ray’s off to golf early, before the heat and humidity set in.
Nothing going on but the usual chores.
Have a Good Friday,
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've read the paper, showered and dressed in "soft clothes" for a quick lunch with Tim, Kroger shopping, and a trip to the library to return and get new books. I have a funeral at 2:00 of a dear friend who has been living the last 6 or 7 years with her daughter's family in Wisconsin. She will be buried here in town and the memorial service is at our church at 2:00. So we need to get our errands done and get me home in time to get dressed for the service and reception.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, you have a busy day ahead. Bet you'll be glad to get home and read at the end.
Mary, I used the carts for probably a year and a half when my knee and back were so bad, but now I feel it's good for me to push the cart and walk, but I am really tired when I get home. Today, I went to Walmart to buy school supplies for the children in our church district. They will dispense them. I kind of went overboard today and spent more than I planned, but it's for a good cause. Kids without supplies aren't interested in learning. I also bought some new bathroom rugs. The backs on the old ones were shredding off. I try not to dry them all the way and then just spread them on chairs in the sun room, but I guess 10 or 11 years is still a good life for them. I will donate the old ones to the animal shelter for bedding. I'm tired now though.
Darlene, have a great family reunion! I hope the CBD oil is helping your niece.
Jane, I can remember playing golf in 90 degree weather, but I sure wouldn't want to do it now--even in a cart. At least you can relax while he plays.
It has sprinkled on and off here today but nothing appreciable. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I'm showered, shampooed, dressed, and ready for pick up by our church's C.E. director. I've agreed to teach the grades 3-5 Sunday School class for the next year. I've taught almost every grade of SS including adult levels, but I prefer the children. They certainly bring a different perspective to Sunday School!
Yesterday's funeral and reception for our friend Nancy was very touching. Lots of children, grandchildren, and great-grands were in attendance. Our senior pastors are still at Montreat leading summer classes of some sort, so our new AU Student pastor officiated. Most of the other attendees were about my age and like me had been friends of Nancy during earlier years. She's been living with her daughter in Wisconsin for almost 10 years now. We tried to talk on the phone about once or twice a month, but she began to lose her memory and our phone calls fell off. When I first moved here Nancy, Minnie, Bonney, and I went to Brick Oven Pizza every Friday evening and then to one of our homes to play bridge. Now Bonney and I are the only 2 remaining members of that bridge group.
Sharon, I did finish a paper back book that I'd started before Tim picked me up for lunch, library, and Kroger shopping, so today when I come home from the meeting, I have 6 new ones to choose from. I need to do some more weeding, but by noon, it will be too hot to work outside!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, that's great that you are going to teach the children's SS. Will you have a reliable ride source? It's so hard to lose long-time friends. It definitely brings to mind our own mortality.
I've read the paper and the SS lesson and dressed, so I'm off to the FC soon. Not much else planned.
Hope everyone has a good day. Sharon
Saturday morning greetings!
Sue...with your teaching background, that should be fun for you.
Sharon...good for you and the FC.
I really slept in this morning. I may be able to get a short walk in...depends on how the joints cooperate.
jane
Hi Buddies. Sorry I haven't posted in while, we have been home since last Sunday. Today has been a down day for me. There is so much that needs to be done on this house, just getting started on the outside is depressing. I called the roofer to get a bid and he will be out Wednesday to do that. The roof is just the beginning, the gutters, sofits and rain pipes need replacing. But getting the roof to where it doesn't leak is a big plus for me. I won't have be cleaning up the flooded laundry room every day it rains. It's a shame to put so much $$ into the outside when the inside needs so much as well and the dirt basement is full of mold, too. We need windows replaced with the vinyl ones, Oh gosh sorry to be venting like this. The carpet is also disgusting and needs to be ripped out down to the hardwood in the older part of the house. Well I guess it will have to be one thing at a time..
Sorry you're having to deal with all that, Marilyn. But at least, you now have the authority to do the necessary work.
Marilyn ... looks like you really
do have a whole lot to do to bring make your
home livable... or saleable when the time
comes.
I would really be concerned with the mold in the cellar..
That could be affecting your health. If, in fact
you do have a lot of mold there. I hope that it
hasn't spread to the rest of the house.
I hope that you can get it all
taken care of ASAP.
Hugs,
Sandy
Hi, Sandy!
We went with friends last night to something advertised as a "Carriage Glow" at the fairgrounds. It turned out to be a boring affair. 6 or so fancy carriages drawn by beautiful horses paraded in a circle area. Drivers and any riders were in period costumes. One was judged on the dog in the carriage, and I don't know what the second "contest" was supposed to be about. The PA system wasn't working, so everybody was sort of out of it. They then had a long interval between the first and second "contest" waiting for it to get darker....so I guess the carriage "lights" would show better. Not something I'll attend again. But, these folks came from other states...I can't imagine the cost involved for having and transporting all the horses and carriages and period costumes.
A storm this morning and more to come, I guess. An inside day for me, for sure.
jane
Good morning, Jane, Marilyn, and Sandy, and every Buddy looking in. It is almost 11:00 and I am still in my P.J.'s. Olyne has weekend company and can't pick me up for church, so I'm going to dress and pick up some fallen limbs and cut back some weeds that I started on the other day. Other than that I'll stay inside and read.
Marilyn, I'm sorry about the things that need to be fixed at your home. I know it's frustrating that you must make lots of decisions about it and set priorities for getting it done. It's tough that Keith is not able to help with decision making. You and he are in my prayers this morning.
Sandy, that's good advice about the mold. I am allergic to it, so try to keep my house dry and clean when we have lots of rain (and we've had a heap of it this summer--which is unusual. We usually don't get much until mid-September, Early October.) I do need to clean the vents in my home--which means unscrewing the vent plates, taking the screen thingies out and washing them and then re-inserting them when they've dried outside on the porch. YUCK!
Mary, how are you today--and what will you be doing today? After I finish the little bit of yard work I plan to do (picking up downed limbs and pulling a few weeds) I plan to get started on another of my new library books.
Jane, the "Carriage Glow" events sounds like it could have been interesting if it were better organized. I agree that while the costumes and carriages may have been interesting it certainly must have been boring to wait so long to see the "Glow"!
I need to get some clothes on and get outside to get those downed limbs down to the curb. I'd also like to get the patch of weeds I started clearing yesterday finished--but it will depend on how hot it is out there! It's hard to tell when my AC comes on frequently to keep the house cool.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals,
Marilyn, you really have a lot to do to get your house livable. I don't envy you. Have you considered selling it and buying something in better condition? By the time you do all the repairs, it may be as much as buying a new place or condo. Just a thought. Hugs and prayers to make the right decisions on it all..
Sue, if Olnye can't take you to church a lot of the time, how will you teach SS? Be careful and don't hurt yourself carrying all those limbs & pulling all the weeds in the heat.
Jane, it sounds like it was a good idea gone bad with the carriages. Too bad.l
We've been to church and SS, took all the school supplies to church today for the children to collect aand sort and take to the schools. Since then, Lori called and talked for an hour and a half!! We hadn't talked for about 2 weeks. Now I need to go in and get stuff started for dinner. I'm making a tuna pasta salad. I also need to put the towels in the washer. Nothing else going on here. I did the FC yesterday. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in. I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s but need to get dressed to go outside and finish the weeding project I left on Saturday. Yesterday Olyne had company and I wasn't able to get to church, so just goofed around, stayed inside, and read a couple of my new library books.
I was still eating breakfast when Tim called and asked if he could use my car for a few days. His work truck is having problems and needs to visit the shop. Kris dropped him off on her way to work and he will probably use my car until Friday when we eat out, do shopping, library, etc.
I need to get dressed and get outside before it gets much hotter. Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I hope all are feeling well today.
Sue
Heavy storms overnight....3-5" of rain, so awakened at 2:02 am by an alert about flash flooding. We're not in danger of that.
Sue...your car probably is wonderful for Tim and it's good for the car, too, to get out and driven.
Not moving very well today...joints not happy. So, I decided to start to fill out the paperwork for my rheumatologist appt on the 23rd. I hate doing all that paperwork. Luckily, I keep my meds on a word document, so I just print it out and attach it.
Supposedly, the local medical provider has already sent my last two blood works to them, but I'm guessing they'll want to do that again.
jane
Marilyn. You are looking at thousands of Dollars needed to fix your house up. Time to just sell and let someone who is in the business of fixing up old house by doing the work themselves.
Fixing mold itself would cost and still not get it all. Don't they have Senior housing in your area. Such as HUD. Some are really nice around here. Mostly 55 and older.
It's Dreaded Dentist Day here. I have a new dentist after mine for the last 35 yrs retired.
It's also 70% chance of rain all day...so a dreary dreaded dentist day! :2funny:
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've been outside pulling weeds--just managed to finish one trug full and have called it a day. It's already hot out there! I don't have a plan for the rest of the day, but think I will try to do a little trimming in my flower beds when they are shaded.
For years I've been donating to the Susan Komen foundation for Breast Cancer. This past week, some women in Hampton, NY, called asking me for a donation. I am sure they got my name from Susan G. Komen Foundation. I am going to write a letter to the Komen Foundation and tell them to take me off their list. I am really ticked about this and don't plan to give to either of these groups, but only to my local BC group. Has this happened to any of you?
Marilyn, have you talked to Keith's sons about the condition of your home? It seems to me that if you could sell and move to a smaller place it might be easier for you. You have certainly worked hard to keep Keith comfortable and are taking good care of him. They need to step up and help out.
Jane, I'm sorry about the paperwork, but it seems inevitable, doesn't it? Tim was happy to pick up my car and hopefully his truck will be good to go next week. We decided after I fell and can no longer drive the car, that we'd keep it anyway as it is much more comfortable for me to get in and out than his truck. Good luck with the rheumatologist and keep us posted.
Jeanne, it's good to see you back. BTW, I love your hat. It will keep the sun off your face and is very attractive.
Have a happy day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. I didn't post yesterday because I've apparently come down with a horrible cold. Felt miserable, drippy and congested all day despite my usual remedies. Consequentially, I slept about 10 hrs last night!! I guess I was really tired. Didn't get to the FC yesterday. Figured thata would make it worse and possibly spread it. My cleaning lady was here yesterday, so that was good. I did 2 loads of laundry Sunday, so can hold off on that till tomorrow. I also fixed a big tuna pasta salad on Sunday, so had enough left over for yesterday and didn't need to cook. Was so glad.
Jane, I hate filling out all those papers too and usually just fill out the first page and the signatures and attach my health history and meds that I keep on the computer to it. Most of the time, they accept that.
Sue, glad your car gets some use. If it sits too long, the battery will die. I make so many short trips that that has happened to me, so John drives my car to church and some longer places. I'm sure Tim appreciates having a back-up also.
Good luck at the dentist, Jane. That's not something I dread unless it's an extraction.
Hi Jeanne. Agree with you.
We had a bad storm yesterday and probably a lot of rain. Seemed like it anyway. Lightening too, but no damage or power outage.
I'm still going to take it easy today. No plans. Sharon
I haven't posted much, either - just nothing going on. Mostly, this is a good thing, I guess.
Sharon, sorry you've been down with a cold. They can make us feel so miserable, and we just have to wait them out. I know what you mean about all the short trips, but I haven't had any battery problems so far.
jane, rain and dentistry - yuck. Although I don't usually have any problems with the dentist - just cleaning. I know I'm luck - obviously good heredity in that department.
Sue, it's nice to have that extra car for Tim to use when necessary, and to take you on your errands.
Good to see Jeanne posting. I guess we'll all do better when this awful summer's heat has eased up. We're having heat indexes (indices???) of over 100* with all our humidity and late afternoon thundershowers. At least we're not having fires in the SE. Marilyn and John's California family are frequently in my thoughts as I read about those terrible forest fires.
We wound up doing very well at duplicate last night. Partner and I were tied for first (12 couples), and won 1.32 MP. I think that's the first time I've ever gotten anything more than a fraction of a point. I think I'm up to about 21 or 22 now. WOW!! And then somebody talks about some club member who has 20,000! MP. Oh, well - I don't play for the points in any case. It's just fun to know you've played your cards well.
Did I tell you Margaret is going to have surgery next Monday. She has two ruptured discs in her neck (C5 and C6, I think) and has been dealing with lots of pain and numbness. The doc is going to use some cadaver bone and metal leave-in-place pieces to stabilize things. Older son Matt will be there for a few days and, of course, Jesse is always there. She'll be out of work for a week, but still no driving for a while after that. I'm not going - I'd be more trouble than I could help. I'll just worry from here.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Everything good at the dentist...and a nice young, handsome, gentle new guy...so all is good until end of March.
Now to just be a slug...humidity has now increased dramatically as rain has stopped for a bit.
jane
Hi Buddies...I survived the family reunion...was a lot of fun and hugs from those don't see often...the weather was nice to...low humity..Good luck Marylian with your house problems..I also need to do some needed repairs..but I don't have any mold problems..Sue..looks like you are still doing your favorite things..reading and yard work....I don't like to do yard work...Jane..glad your dentist appt went well..Hi MaryZ..Sharon..Jeanne..and any others reading..may God Bless you in every way"..Darlene
Darlene, glad your reunion went well and that the humidity was low. We are about the same as Mary--high temps and high humidity with evening storms.
Mary, prayers go out for Margaret. That sounds like a serious operation. Hurrah for your duplicate success. John and the Chinese man, Situ, have been first over all the last 2 times they've played and got a bunch of points. He also did well with his Puerto Rican friend yesterday, which was unusual. I wish it would rub off on me!
Jane, glad the dentist was good (& handsome too)!
Have a nice evening everyone. I'm going in and fix a taco salad for dinner. Sharon
Darlene....glad the reunion went well.
Mary...I missed about Margaret...she’ll be in our LIGHT on Monday.
Still raining off and on....we went out for Taco Tuesday, and now home and in for the night.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm still sitting here in my PJ's, but plan to shower soon. I'm caught up on outside work except for trimming the butterfly bush, but will let that go for a day or two. We had more rain yesterday and of course that will mean more weeds! I'm playing bridge this afternoon and am hoping for some good cards! Olyne and Sarah will pick me up about 12:45.
Sharon, I'm sorry about the cold. You are always so very busy and I expect while you're out and about you encounter people with cold germs. I hope you have a chance to rest today--and drink lots of fluids.
Mary, I'm sorry that Margaret is facing surgery, but hope that it will relieve her pain. It's good that Matt and Jesse are nearby and can help out. I know you're worried and I'm keeping her and your entire family in my prayers. Keep us posted.
Jane, I'm glad the dental visit went well--and Woo Hoo on getting a new, young and handsome dentist!
I'm off to trim my butterfly bush and then shower, dress, and read until time to fix some lunch.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
As Sue said, I sure hope my cards are better today. I was last, last week. The lowest always gets her quarter ( you can see we are big spenders) back “for her misery.â€
Sharon...feeling any better today? I hope so.
Sue, glad you're caught up with the weeds for now. Hope you have good cards today. I don't know how I got the cold. I use the disinfecting wipes at the grocery and the FC. Maybe at Walmart. I was miserable Monday, but started getting better yesterday and feel a good deal better today, but I hope I haven't said that too soon!
Jane, we were on the same wave length last night--we had taco salad, but I made it myself. I can't handle the hot spices, so I keep mine mild. We didn't have rain yesterday. Who knows today. We have a 30-50^ chance for the remainder of the week + temps around 90 with humidity in the 70's which makes it so uncomfortable. Hope you're playing bridge and having fun today. We put a dollar in the pot for our bridge and get a dollar back for the booby prize.
I'm going to start packing my bag for Friday and maybe do some laundry.
Hi to all. Sharon
I have another Ortho appt today. this time they want to talk about PT. Yeah right, Pt is going nto be painful if they want me to climb stairs or bend my knee past a certain pint. I can walk fine. The insurance wont pay for an MRI until after PT. Ugh.
About selling this house that ain't gonna happen until I'm the one on the deed, Keith will never sell this house in my opinion. I have to find out is his ex is still on the title. I don't know if he changed it feven tho the house was awarded to him in the divorce. So I have to take the POA to the county recorders office and wile there I will be asking about the title and how to get my name on. Oh Jeanne this house is worth way more than the repairs would cost even if the repairs are thousands $$.
Good morning, Buddies. It's going to be another scorcher today, so I'm going outside shortly to do a little weeding and to maybe mow my back yard, but that will depend on whether I have enough shade to do the mowing. I left my cane at Carolyn's yesterday and she is coming by about noon while doing errands and will bring it back to me. I've read all of last Friday's library books, so have now re-read 2 of my favorites by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I'll have to find another favorite for this afternoon and evening.
Jane, my Thursday bridge also plays for a quarter, too. Everybody puts one in and the winner gets $1, second 75 cents, and low gets her quarter back. If I get any back, I put it in my quarter jar to use the next time.
Sharon, taco salad sounds like a winner. I'm not doing much cooking anymore--eating lots of sandwiches, fruit, and some Special choice dinners. I'm a bit ashamed of myself, but not enough to spend lots of time in the kitchen.
Marilyn, I hope your Ortho appointment went well yesterday. I can sympathize about the PT because after my fall I had to have therapists visit me at the rehab facility and then later at home. It was painful at first, but I gradually healed and although I still need a brace on my right leg, I'm able to walk OK and do everything I want except drive my car! Good luck with getting the title to the house and car as you'll need it. Perhaps his sons can help with that. They owe you at least that much.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Still no word from the company coming to upgrade my internet. Time is 12:30-4:30. Ray stayed here while I went to lunch with a group of gals that used to be our Knit Group. The one gal now lives in Iowa City, but comes back up here for massage, hair cut,, pedicure, etc. Her "maintenance" she calls it. Anyway we met at the BBQ place in town; I stayed an hour and then left to come home. Ray doesn't really know about the modem, etc., so I feel better being here.
It's in the 90s here and high humidity.
I have some laundry in, but that's all I'm doing today. ;D
jane
Marilyn, PT is no fun, but I have seen wonderful results from it. If that's the only way you can get an MRI to get further treatment, I'd go gor it. I agree with who ever suggested getting the boys involved to make sure your name is on the deed of the house and the car, because his ex could walk off with everything if not. Divorce and property division and paperwork is such a messy business. As you know, our 2nd daughter has been through the mill with that situation. She is still trying to get her name off the deed of his condo that has a lien on it after about 2 yrs!!
I've been to the grocery, dropped our old soft bath rugs at the vet's for the dog shelter, went to the ATM, picked up some papers at the clubhouse and dropped off a book at the library that I had finished. I'm beat and I still need to do the last of my packing.
We have an HOA here with various compliance rules which have recently been changed due to the developer building out and the HOA taking over. So we got a letter telling us 4 things we needed to change! The main thing was to move the birdbath out of the middle of the back yard! It's only been there 12 years! So that is going to entail us making a flower bed and installing both the birdbath and the bird feeder in it. We also have to have special edging on it and on our other 2 beds because the little metal fences we edged the back beds with are now illegal. Another was a dead bush that we have had an order in to be replaced for a month. Another was a plastic chest on the side of the house that no one can see except our next door neighbor. We bought it originally to store our birdseed in and some yard utensils to keep from running to the front and in the garage. However mice ate a hole in the chest, so we've had the birdfeed inside for a while, so putting the other things in the garage and pitching the chest isn't a big deal. It's just the whole idea of the thing. They even limit the # of pots we have in front and back and the # of decorative items. Grrrr! I know they need rules, but I think they ought to be commonsense ones. Sharon
Marilyn, good luck with your PT - it can be so helpful, especially if it helps you get further treatment and/or diagnosis. Also good luck with the legal wrangles. I hope your courthouse folks are as helpful as mine were.
Sharon, I think an HOA would drive me bonkers. General stuff I understand, but it sounds like yours is getting WAY too picky. Did I miss something? Where are you going on your trip?
Sue, I hope you got the yard work done that you wanted to do. We were cloudy and drizzly most of the day, so our temps stayed in the 80s. The rain was spotty, though, and I didn't get nearly as much as some areas did. It's supposed to be the same tomorrow.
jane, hope you got your internet squared away.
I was home and in soft clothes all day today, except for going up for lunch. Dinner tonight was "family dinner" night with a luau theme. The family dinners are usually very crowded and chaotic, so I've always opted out.
I don't have any local family in any case, so I don't think I'm missing anything. Unexplained mystery, though -the cleaning gal didn't do our floor's apartments today. Thursday is our usual day. Nobody else knows what happens either. I'll see what I can find out tomorrow.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Mary, I'm flying up to Minneapolis to visit my granddaughter, Jocelyne and meet her youngest for the first time. He is only 10 months old, but I really miss having seen him as a baby. His name is Liam. His big (3 yr old) brother is Harrison. They weren't able to come to the Memorial Day gathering, so I decided I would go up. After all was arranged, I found out that they all are coming down to Melanie's for Thanksgiving & so is most everyone else including us. Oh well, this way I get some one on one time with them all and get to know her husband, Henry, better. I leave here tomorrow at noon and get back about noon on Monday. Since both of them work, a short visit made the best sense.
I agree that the HOA is getting awfully picky, but that's what you get in a planned community. Gotta go fix dinner. Sharon
Sharon, how great to get that one-on-one time. When you have large families, like you and I do, they usually come in bunches. That's great, but the individual time is, too. We never lived in the same time with our grands and mostly saw them in bunches. So we made a point of doing special trips with just one grand when they were about 12-14. All were great experiences and all different. Enjoy your visit.
Internet guy showed up at 4:45...and modem turns out to be ok....but they have to bring new lines from across the street and he didn’t have a ladder tall enough...so they’re to be back tomorrow...a cherry picker bucket thing, I guess.
Jane
Mary, when our grands were little, they didn't live too far away, so we saw them frequently, and of course, Jonathan & Lori lived with us from the time he was 5 mos to 4 yrs after her divorce and while she went to college, so we have always been close to him. When we moved to HH, we had each of the grands down for a week when they were about 14 too.
Jane, I do hope the guy gets your internet up and running soon.
Brian and Traecy & boys are back from their vacation and still don't have AC. Maybe Monday!
Have a good weekend everyone. I'm ready to leave. Sharon
I don't know if this is any faster or not. The "guy" was up in a lift truck this morning when I left for an appt with my Nurse Practitioner. I had so much pain last night, I didn't get to sleep until 2:00 am...even with tramadol and a tylenol. I was fortunate that she had an opening this morning.
She sent me for xrays on my neck, shoulders and hips. She said the rheumatologist would want those anyway. And, another blood test. She did give me 3 days of prednisone. She doesn't want me to have any more so when I see the rheumatologist they'll see the extent of my pain, etc. Oh goody! I forgot to ask her about the CBD (?) oil Mary's using.
jane
jane, I'm so sorry about your pain. We all understand. I hope you get a few days' relief with the prednisone.
I went to swimming this morning, but not to coffee. It was spitting a little rain when I left this morning, lightly raining when I left the Y. And at one point on my way home, I considered pulling off the road, it was raining so hard. Fortunately the heavy rains are usually spotty, and I soon drove out of it. But when I pulled into my parking place at home, it was raining so hard, I had to wait in my car for a few minutes before it eased up enough to get to the door. And in those 2-3 hours, there had been 2" of rain at my place! Now, late afternoon, the sun is shining brightly.
We came in about the middle at bridge this afternoon, but did get 0.10 MP. Nothing planned for the weekend. I hope Sharon has a good time on her visit. Hugs to all the Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up but not dressed yet for quite a while. Just not able to get up to "snuff" so far this morning. As soon as I dress I need to go out back and pick up more pears so that I can mow the back yard if the grass ever gets dry. We've had more rain this summer than we've had since we moved back to Alabama in 1979. I don't have grass in the front--just shrubs and flowering bushes. Too many large oak trees out there--and it's a relief to not have to mow that!
Mary, I hope you solved the mystery of the missing cleaning lady. My cleaning service only comes every 2 weeks, so I try to keep things tidy (picked up and hidden!) during the time they aren't here. They change my sheets, dust furniture (quickly) and damp mop all the floors. I have hardwood floors in every room except for tile in both bath rooms which they mop. I'm most grateful for the sheet changing as I have a very heavy mattress on a queen size bed and it's not easy to change the sheets by myself. Congratulations on the new Master Points!
Sharon, your trip to Joc's family sounds like a winner. I know you'd like to see them more often, but I guess lots of us have the same problem of distance. Of course my grandsons are in college now and I'm not traveling with them anymore and I miss that. Stacie is planning a big family get together (according to Tim) at the beach over Thanksgiving, so I guess we'll see them then.
Jane, I'm sorry about the pain, too. Hopefully the x-rays and blood test will give your doctors a clue to what is going on and how to deal with it. Keep us posted, please.
Happy Saturday, Every Buddy!
Sue
I got a call on my blood work and xrays....just what you'd expect....arthritis....and some severe degenerative disk disease at some C whatever locations. I guess that's radiology talk for "you got old spine bones, Lady!"The SED rate is down slightly from 93, the 71 to 67. The CRP is also down from 31.9 to 13.3 so they're moving in the right direction. All of my other blood work...and she took 3-4 vials was within normal range.
I LOVE having all these results readily available in my Health Chart from my provider. It gives what the test is, what my number is and then what the range is. I also have the radiologist report on the numerous xrays that were taken. All done Friday afternoon, and results called to me Friday night and on my online chart already. That's MUCH better info about my own health than we used to get.
I feel so much better already....that 60 mg of prednisone is the reason, I'm sure. It decreases, of course, over the next 5-6 days...but is a miracle for polymyalgia.
HOT here. Tonight is the "Car Cruise"....people show off their restored, old or new cars...in a parade around the area, ending up at the Fairgrounds. Car Show there tomorrow, then. Since we're right on the route, our Friday Night friends pushed it to tonight, and they're coming here and we'll watch from the yard on lawn chairs and have snacks, and then go out for dinner and back here for dessert.
jane
Have I showed you one of our old cars ?
https://ibb.co/dcOjap
What a great car, alpiner! I know y'all have gotten a lot of enjoyment from the activities associated with the antiques.
jane, glad you've gotten some relief from the prednisone. It is a miracle drug, for sure. And I agree, the medical web sites with the immediate results are great. I can get them from my primary care doc, too.
Sue, we've had lots of rain this year, too. I've only had to water my deck plants a couple of times so far this summer.
Still just a quiet weekend around here. I'm getting more knitting done and watching some recorded TV programs.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Alpine....wow...that’s a beautiful car!
The car cruise here had only a few of the real oldies. Many more Mustangs, Chevys, etc from the 50s and 60s.
Mary...enjoy the knitting. Is the CBD oil helping? I have not been able to knit because of my hands.
Jane
jane, I think it might be helping. It comes in a bottle with a dropper. You put a dropper-full under your tongue. My friends doctor suggested she use it 3 times a day, and I've increased to that dosage. As they say, I'm "cautiously optimistic". What I've been hearing from others and from docs is "give it a try".
HURRAH for good results. The Prednisone, of course, is working wonderfully....but I know I can't be on it longterm...at least not at these levels. Somehow I got my blood work goofed up. On Friday, when I saw my NP, she sent me to the hospital for all those xrays and more blood work...like 4 vials full. When I registered, the woman said an order was there from Wed. for fasting blood work. I knew nothing about that, though Janny had said she wanted liver and kidney function levels before I started the prednisone, so they could see how the prednisone was reacting in my old body. So, I started it on Saturday morning as I was directed with the prednisone. Sat. pm in the mail, I get a note from her Nurse dated Wed. I was to have a fasting blood draw. Oops...too late on Sat. afternoon and nothing today, so tomorrow morning is the best I can do. I don't know why that is dated on Wed.
At this point, I'm at "whatever."
Last night went well, but it was a long afternoon....we had two couples over for the Car Cruise watching from our front yard at 4:45 and cheese and crackers and snacks and light refreshments...ice tea, lemonade, rootbeer, etc. Then about 6:30 we all headed to a restaurant for supper...and back to our house for dessert and wine for the other 5. It was about 9:30 when everyone left.
Today has been declared....by ME.....Jane Day. This is jane doing her nails and relaxing and reading and not doing a lick of work. The laundry can wait until tomorrow. :2funny:
jane
Hooray for Jane Day!!! :hb2:
Yep, it’s been a good day. This afternoon we went with friends to our microbrewery. Fellas had stouts and Kathy had cream soda and I had root beer. We’re really heavy drinkers, she and I! Then we crossed the street and watched the people tubing through the white water run. Lots of families...some picknicking, etc
Hope you all had a relaxing Sunday.
Jane
Mary....Margaret’s surgery is tomorrow?
Thursday I was givi8ne a 5 lb bag of garlic cloves. So today I've been roasting them and putting them in the Freezer. I also put up abother batch of jelly after church, this time is is Boysenberry Strawberry combo.I am sitting here with the smell of garlicon my breath from what I have eaten and just fin ished a little glass of wine, about 2ozs.
Sherry I noticed yesterday that Apothic has a new wine out it is the Smooth Red Blend. The other is the Winemakers Blend of Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot, I was unable to read the dark label on the Smooth Blend.
I will be having my first cataract surgery on Nov. 38 and the second on Jan3.
Marilyn, YUM on the garlic! I do love it, too.
Yes, jane, Margaret's surgery is tomorrow. She says she's supposed to be at the hospital at 7 a.m., and hasn't been told how long the surgery is expected to take. They're on Central Time, too, so I guess it'll be noon or later before I hear anything.
Good morning, Buddies. So far, I've had breakfast, read the paper, and brought the empty trash containers back up the driveway. I'm moving pretty slowly this morning. I stayed up until after Doc Martin on PBS and then read until about midnight. Any other Doc Martin fans here? He's such a Dilbert about some things, but a good doctor despite his gruffness. In this episode, his Auntie Joan had died (no funeral, so I'm wondering if perhaps the actress herself might have died). He was thrilled about the baby, but honestly I think he was carrying a dummy when he had to care for it--he sure didn't hold it very well.
Tim just left. He always comes by on Mondays to check on me. We went over a bit of paperwork and chatted for a while. He was off to check on a new part for his truck, so is hopeful of getting it fixed soon. I think the part was ordered some time last week.
Jane, I'm glad the prednisone has helped. I think "Jane Day" is a great idea and hope you enjoyed every minute of it. Keep us posted on your condition--I hope the pain is now in the past!
Marilyn, you've been busy in your kitchen. How long will it take you to use 5 pounds of garlic? I guess if it's frozen, you can use it whenever you wish. I know you'll be happy after your cataract surgery. I had mine done in 2 weeks. One for the first eye and another for the second. My eye doctor was taking his family to Europe for a 2 week trip and wanted to get me and some other patients finished before he left.
Mary, thoughts and prayers for Margaret's successful surgery. Let us know as soon as you hear from her about the results. I know you must be anxious to get the results.
Alpiner, thanks for posting the picture of you, hubby, and the beautiful car. What fun you must have with it!
Not much else to report today, Buddies. I hope everyone has a good day.
Sue
After the garlic was roasted it was only 2.5 quart ziploc bags. So it is really condensed compared to the original 5 lbs.
I got a text from Matt, and Margaret was in Recovery, waiting for discharge. All went well. I'll try to talk to her this evening. Thanks for all the concern.
Glad all went well for your Margaret.
Good retired day today....going to Dbq to meet Iowa/TX friends for our Aug. lunch. Then home to pack for long weekend in Northern Wisc with nephew and wife. We'll go up over two days; come home Monday. They warned us to avoid Fri-Sun as the weekenders going to their cabins up there makes traffic nasty.
Have a good Tuesday!
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. My cleaning ladies were here this morning and my house is spic and span for a few days. I keep it tidy, but am afraid I don't clean under heavy stuff and count on them to pick up the slack. I have the sheets in the dryer and hope to get out back to mow shortly.
Jane, enjoy your lunch with the Iowa/Texas friends. Also the long weekend in Northern Wisconsin. Hopefully it will be cool and pleasant weather while you're up there.
Not much else going on here. I started a David Baldacci murder mystery this morning and will try to help King and Maxwell solve the murder this afternoon. Baldacci is one of my favorites--but I've read almost all of them now. Tim has pointed me in the direction of several other authors who write mysteries so I've been trying some of them.
Have a happy Tuesday, Every Buddy. Mary, I'm glad to hear that the news about Margaret was good. Keep us posted.
Sue
Hello, Buddies! I'm home! Actually I got home about noon yesterday, but since I had to get up at 3:30 AM to fly out at 6:45, I was worthless the rest of the day and kept dozing off. I'll try to remember all the posts.
Alpiner, your antique car really looks like fun. My son has a 68 Camaro that he has restored and takes to various events when he can.
Mary, I'm so glad to hear that Margaret's surgery went well. Nice that you've had enough rain to not need to water the flowers much, but not much fun getting out in it.
Jane, I'm so sorry you're having so much pain. I'm glad they put you on some prednisone to give you a break till you see the rheumatologist. I have the online portal for my medical group too. It's wonderful to be able to email him when necessary, to read the results of all the tests, and to read his notes. My ortho also has a portal that I use. Very convenient.
Sue, glad you aren't doing more weeding and picking up of pears. The mowing sounds easier since it's a small area.
Marilyn, you have been really busy in the kitchen. I bet Joc would love some of your roasted garlic! They use a lot of it since they do a lot of Asian cooking. Had a delicious grilled salmon with a ginger/garlic sauce on Sat.
My trip was wonderful, flights all on time, the little ones were such fun, but so energetic! Particularly the 3 yr old. He can count to 15, knows his ABC's, most of the old nursery songs and is learning some words in Chinese and Spanish. The 9-month old is adorable but has reached the age that he really only wants to be held by Mommy or Daddy. He let me hold him a couple times but was a little uncomfortable. By the time I left he started smiling at me and playing peek-a-boo. He can stand up but is a few weeks from walking, I think. He crawls everywhere, even up and down 3 steps between levels. We took them to 2 playgrounds, one of which had a water section where they could run in and out of spurting water. They had a ball. I also read them several books and played some easy table games. All in all, it was great. My only problem was fatigue. Joc & Henry were very good about parking close to things and being sure there were benches for me nearby, but I still got really tired. They were so happy that I had come up though.
Now I need to catch up on laundry. I slept in this morning. Sharon
Sharon....what a great visit with Joc and her family!
We had a delightful lunch with Tx-IA friends. They brought us info about a two day trip on the Mississippi River. It’s just from LeCLAIRE near Davenport to Dbq...overnight at a hotel there on the river and back to LeCLAIRE on Monday. I called and asked to be on the list and will send out our check. It’s basically a cruise and eat trip for two days. Mary did a long version of this, but this should be a nice 2 day break at the end of Sept.
Tomorrow off to N. Wisc. Be back Monday!
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and read the paper and am now ready to work on my Sunday School lesson for this up-coming Sunday. I haven't used my printer in ages, so need to see if it will work for me. I have a student list of about 25 students, but don't expect that many to attend every time. However, I will only teach about every 3rd week, so will find out. Lots of siblings in the class because it includes grades 3-5. I need to print at least 1, perhaps 2 of the work sheets the curriculum guide has for class use.
This has me in a nervous tizzy--I'm worried that my printer won't work and a jillion other things. Plus one of the students is a behavior problem (and the daughter of one of Tim's old roommates) and I'm expecting a bit of nonsense from her. I plan to get her to be my "helper" (pass out papers, etc.) and hope that works.
I'm off to see if my printer will work. Sharon, your trip sounds like lots of fun--I'm so glad you could go. Jane, have a great trip and I hope the weather is fantastic!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning all...we were blessed with rain for couple days...some road closures for one day....Glad Margaret has her surgery over and doing well....My brother who lives here is having to get B12 injects for awhile..so I'm giving them to him...Hi to everyone..hope you have a great day..Darlene
Darlene, a lot of people need those injections for energy. Some just don't absorb B12 from pills. Glad you got some rain.
Jane, your trip sounds like fun. Like Sue said, I hope you have great weather.
Sue, time to chill out! Check your printer and then you can relax. The church could probably print things for you if need be. I hope your class turns out to be a good one. Using the problem child as a helper is a good idea.
We're waiting for the landscaper to come and hoping he can do the flowerbed incorporating the birdbath and birdfeeder as well as all the pruning and replacing 2 bushes that we already have him scheduled for. It never ends. Sharon
Darlene, good for you for helping your brother with the injections. I'm not sure I could inject myself or anyone else. I always shut my eyes and turn my head when I get one at the doctor's office!
Sharon, if I can't get the printer to work today, I'll walk over to the library on Saturday and print what I need. Thank goodness I only have to teach that class every 4th week. I think when the term is over in December, I'll ask to be relieved of the duty. I don't think having 3 different teachers to rotate in a month is a good idea. I'll use my age as an excuse!
I hope Jane and Ray are having a good time. Where are our other Buddies today?
Sue
Phooey - just lost my post!
I did comment to everybody, but won't go back over that (sorry).
I will repeat that Jesse and Darby (his fiancee) brought Margaret over yesterday. She needed to pick up her DL, CC, and insurance card that Matt had gotten away with, then left with me. She looks good, and is already noticing improvement from her symptoms. Her incision is on the front of her neck, about 3-4" long, just to the right of midline. I think it'll be almost unnoticeable with time. I'm sure the ride over tired her out a lot, but she is improving. And I think we both needed some "mom/daughter" hugs.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
MaryZ
When I had my face surgery it was cut from temple down behind ear and then down my neck . He did a fantastic job sort of staying i the one wrinkle i had on my neck. Sort of when they do face lifting I think. He then ordered my some cream that came from a lob in Hollywood. Must be what the people out there use after face lifting. It was about $200.49 for a couple week worth and used it about 6 week. Came to me on Ice pack. Really worked great. Cant tell or see scar. Insurance wouldn't pay for that part. Maybe that cream that women use after having a C. Birth would work on a small one.
Thank goodness. Cooling down here. Never had such a horrible summer for heat. Made me so tired. I still seem to need a pick up . Trying to watch what I am eating.
Mary, so glad Margaret came by. Glad she's doing well. Bio-oil is what I have used on my knee. However, it is a big scar and I think it is going to take more than that to disguise it. It does look better than the scar from my partial knee replacement surgery.
Jeanne, you are lucky to have a doctor who gave you such good cream. I'm really not concerned with my knee but I would be with my face.
Sue, I think we really are past the age of being good SS teachers for younger children. I really wasn't comfortable with it when I did it a couple years ago + my back gave me fits sitting on the little chairs. John and I sub as SS teachers for our adult SS and that's not too bad. They are all so appreciative and responsive. Our SS teacher is 87 and caring for a dying wife, so he is really frail and needs our help from time to time. John and I usually team teach. I start out with the spiritual and he fills in with the historical.
Our landscaper never showed today! Grrrr!
John and I both need to get a real ID Drivers license, so we researched all the stuff we needed for that and we will go to the DMV next week maybe. John's license expires in Oct. and though mine is current, I need the Real ID to fly. My passport has expired. We plan to fly to INDY for Thanks giving and I won't be able to fly after Oct. 1st without it. Since I don't plan to travel, as of now, I'm not going to renew my passport.
Have a nice evening. Sharon
Yes Sue..on the injections...I told him I would give it hem or show him how to do it...guess...he just wants me to...I worked for years as a nurse..so doesn't bother me..Darlene
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm dressed now after breakfast and paper reading. Tim will be over in about an hour to take me to the library, Kroger shopping, and we'll go out to lunch, too. I'll probably spend a good bit of the afternoon preparing for the SS lesson I have to teach on Sunday. I'm a bit anxious about it, but think I can manage. It's been quite a while since I taught 3-5 grade children. I'm planning to bribe them with chocolate chip cookies (made by Mrs. Kroger!). If I can get my printer working, I'll print out a work sheet for the SS class, but if not will go over to the library tomorrow to print it out.
It rained again last night and is a bit cloudy this morning, so we may get more rain. This is unusual for Alabama this time of year. The grass in my back yard has been growing way too fast!
Mary, I'm glad to hear that Margaret is home and improving. I know that must be a relief. Jesse had been a BIG HELP! Keep us posted.
Jeanne, I'm glad to hear you're having some cooler weather. We've had very high temperatures, but luckily a lot of rain, too.
Sharon, I am nervous about teaching the SS class. There are 15 children on the list and some of them are rather precocious. I'm taking the cookies and ginger ale as a bribe. I don't think the plan to have 4 different teachers each term is a good one--I think each one will have different ways of teaching and some kids will respond differently to each one. Oh well, I should never have volunteered. I thought I'd be teaching every Sunday for 6 weeks. I was the only primary grade teacher to show up for the orientation session and it was not mentioned then about the every 3 or 4 week schedule.
Darlene, good for you for helping your brother with the injections. I can sympathize with your both. I think it would be very hard for anybody to give themselves an injection. Does he live close to you?
Not much else to report this morning. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue. You are really brave. Taking on 15 children at a time that young. Although I had my GG here few weeks ago. 11 and 14. Don't know which would be the best. Although the older ones just keep on their phones. I don't envy school teachers anymore. My county are about 95 teachers short this years. Hiring Temps at 115 dollars a day.
What a storm last night. Thunder, Lightning. Wind of 67. Such a mess . My yard is just big limbs but next door half a tree came down. Missed my place. Have a 24 ft. Awning over porch that got little damage. Feel O.K though after seeing all that is going on with the flooding. fires out west. Been a crazy summer here. Wonder what Winter will be like.
Beautiful, quiet morning here in the woods of northern WI.
We had supper with TX friends from Cumberland â€"8 Miles from where we areâ€"and so got to introduce nephew and wife to some local long time residents. Last night we went to Stillwater, MN, and met great nephews for pizza. Stillwater is a very bustling place on a Fri. Night. Great time.
Jane
Glad you're having a good trip, jane. I loved to explore new places. Alas, not so much anymore.
A usual quiet weekend here. We had 3"!!! of rain overnight, and more predicted. But the sun is shining right now. I went out this morning to get a haircut, pick up my Walmart order, and stop at Dollar General for some birthday cards. Real excitement in my world. ;D
Same here, Mary, only less! My car battery died yesterday so couldn't go to the FC or the grocery till John got home. Grocerty was mandatory and I was too tired to work out after.
Today, John and I configured the new flowerbed with a hose and after bit have to head to the Auto Pro to get my battery checked and possibly replaced! Willl pick up some lawn marking paint at Lowes while we're out to outline the flowerbed. Original landscaper is history. Another is coming Thurs. I have to get it marked and a picsture taken in order to submit the modification order to the compliance committee. Such a big deal over such a little thing.
Jane, glad you're enjoying WI and got to meet with friends. Have a safe trip home.
Jeanne, glad you didn't get much damage from the storm. We didn't get any yesterday but supposed to tonight. We'll see.
Lots to do. Have to run. Sharon
More rain here, Buddies. I did walk over to the library about 10:45 as my printer needs a new cartridge and I needed to print out the SS lessons for this week and also for the 4th week from tomorrow. I found a cartridge, but will ask Tim to replace it for me. I have the SS lesson prepared, cookies for bribing good behavior, and hopefully my nerves are calm now!
Jeanne, I've taught every grade from 1-6 and also bookkeeping and typing to 10th, 11th, and 12 grades. I prefer first grade, but the only place I got to do that more than 1 year was at a private school in Albuquerque. I team taught there for 4 years. I taught reading and science and the other teachers taught music, math, special themes like Indians and southwestern customs. It was a great school, classes confined to no more than 20 students.
Jane, it sounds like you're having a good time--and I'm assuming it's cooler up there than at home. It's still terribly hot here, although more rain this afternoon cooled it down for a while.
Mary, I don't have a rain gauge anymore because it split when we had a big frost in January and I keep forgetting to get a new one. But we've had more rain this summer than I've seen since Bob and I moved to the farm in 1979. We had lots of dry summers with occasional rain showers, so lots of buckets carried up from the creek to water the grapes and blueberries.
Sharon, I hope you were able to get a battery installed in your car. Nothing's worse than being without a car! I'd forgotten that when you live in a planned community that there are rules about what and where to plant. I just stick stuff where I want it and so far my neighbors don't seem to mind. At least no complaints.
I've showered and shampooed and was hoping to watch Downtown Abbey and Doc Martin tonight, but my PBS station is having another fund raiser, so I'll probably read one of my library books or watch an early hallmark movie.
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
I was awake till 3 AM today, so couldn't force myself awake to go to church. John went though and brought back the news that our favorite couple from church who moved to Orangeburg in Oct has had the wife diagnosed with stomach cancer. She had had lymphoma about 8 yrs ago, so I guess it spread from that. She's a retired elementary teacher and so sweet, but really frail now.
John charged my car and it got us to Autozone to be checked and was only 50% charged in 8 miles, so John is going to take it to Toyota Wed when he plays bridge there. I need to call a bridge friend to take me to bridge that day.
Milly got her Shutterfly book and was thrilled with it. We haven't heard from the other sister, but John just discovered he had the zipcode wrong by one digit. I hope it gets there.
John's taking me out to dinner tonight. I guess he didn't think I was energetic enough to fix it. (He was right, too)
I refilled John's minutes on his phone and also talked to a customer rep and found out how to access our voice messages.
I posted all the pics of the great grands on FB for those of you who do it and aren't bored with seeing other people's babies.
I hope everyone is having a good weekend and that Jane and Ray get home safely. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've spent the last very hot 45 minutes pruning pyracantha--and still have far more to do, but I'm already wringing wet and my arms are itchy from carrying the clippings down to the curb. The trash men were coming up the street and I wanted to get at least one pile out of here today!
I'm expecting Tim sometime this morning to check on me. I hope he'll have a minute or two to put my new license plate on. After much discussion with the lady who called to tell me I couldn't renew the military plate, she finally looked at the regulations and sent me an apology and the military plate. However, it's a new design and doesn't say U.S. Navy! This is disappointing, but at least it is legal for me to have it and I am proud of being a military widow. Of course I'd rather have had Bob live a lot longer, but this is one way that I can pay tribute to his 20 years of service--and the 20 years the boys and I were alone while he was deployed on overseas duty (usually 9 months of each deployed year!).
The SS class duty yesterday was the pits. It consisted of pupils in grades 3-5. The third and fourth grade kids were co-operative, but two fifth graders were very disruptive. Thank goodness I only have to teach there every 3 or 4 weeks. I plan to talk to the fifth grade girls privately next time and tell them I will call their parents if they don't co-operate. I was shocked at their rudeness. I don't like the curriculum either. I'd printed out work sheets at the library and only a few of the younger ones completed them. I do think the switching of teachers every week is part of the problem.
Sharon, I'm sorry about the wakeful night. Also very sorry about your friend who moved to Orangeburg and now has cancer. I hope her treatments include pain relief and that she can be made comfortable. I don't do facebook but know that those who do will enjoy your pictures.
Not much else to report. I have my dishwasher running and will have to put the dishes away later and will probably do a load of wash. I hope Jane and Ray had good weather and a nice time with their relative, plus a safe drive home.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
I've done 2 loads of laundry, but that's about all today. I've been playing on the computer.
I'm sorry, Sue, that the 2 girls were rude. I found that some of the kids I had were pretty disruptive too--another reason I quit.
Pyracantha is difficult to prune and handle--so stickery! Be careful.
I am waiting for the compliance lady to call me and tell me when she is coming over. I have some errands to do, but between her and the car situation, I feel locked in. John had to count $$ at church early this AM and then was going to bridge, so no help there. He did take me out to eat last night though. His other sister called last night to thank us for the Shutterfly book. She was very impressed with it. I'm so glad it all turned out well for them.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Hi everyone...Sue..my brother lives about 3 blocks from me...it seems sometimes our younger kids are rude..probably act that way at home...I used to help with kids at church..but don't any more..I do volunteer with singing at the nursing home..a group from our church go once a month...the patients there seem to enjoy that....I decided to get off Facebook for awhile...seems to be so much hacking of accounts now...but I know I will miss keeping up with grand kids...we are having hot temps again...hope it cools off next month...hope everybody has a great week...Darlene
Good morning, Sharon and Darlene and whoever is looking in this morning. I've been outside trimming azaleas, but am far from finished. I can only take a short while out there--just too hot and muggy to completely prune the azaleas! I need to shower and get the itchiness taken care of!
As far as the SS class goes, I only have to teach about every third week. If the 2 fifth girls show up the next time I'm there, I plan to take them outside the classroom and give them a lecture about being a good example, etc., plus the warning if they act like they did this past week, I will call their parents! One of them even got up from the table where we were working and laid down on a love seat in the classroom and yacked with the other one the whole time! I think having 4 different teachers (with probably different methods of keeping order) is part of the problem. At the end of the semester if things haven't improved, I'll tell our C.E. director (who is a wimp!) that I can't teach the class effectively and she'll just have to get someone else. She even came in and started a video which none of the students watched toward the end of the class. Times have changed since I was teaching school AND Sunday School classes every Sunday!
Darlene, I was very upset about the older kids in the class. It's for 3rd -5th grade kids and the younger ones listened and then worked on crafts, but the older 2 just were totally disruptive! I think having 3 grade levels in one class is not a good idea!
Not much else going on here today. After my shower I'll probably read until time to fix lunch. Jane, if you're on the road, safe driving! Take care, Buddies.
Sue
My cleaning girl just left and I'm still waiting for the compliance lady to come look and see if what we are doing is satisfactory. Otherwise nothing going on. I think I am going to start reorganizing stuff in my den. It is the pits right now.
Sue, John cut our azaleas back a couple weeks ago, but we don't have that many, not like you do, plus ours are the encore kind and small, not the big ones. Discipline was one of the reasons I quit teaching the 2nd graders' SS class. The girls were fine, but the boys were a handful. We taught every other week and I just didn't think there was enough content in the curriculum either. It was mostly crafts.
Darlene, I'm sure your brother appreciates your help with his injections. From what I have heard, the nursing homes really like music and groups who come in and perform. Kudos to you for being part of that. I am not musical at all! And with my hearing problems, I don't appreciate a lot of music either. Did you ever get hearing aids? I remember you were talking about it quite a while ago. Hope it cools down for all of us! Although, it is hovering just under or at 90 here, so it isn't unusual. The high humidity gets me though.
Mary, where are you? And Jane, hope we hear you are safe at home soon.
Hi to Jeanne, Marilyn, Ginny, Joy and any others I've forgotten. Sharon
Hi Sharon...yes I did get hearing aides...helps a lot..Darlene
Hi gals! I'm here and okay and keeping up. Just nothing much going on. I knit or play around on the computer or read. My partner and I did okay last night at duplicate - came in in the middle, but got about 1/2 silver MP (Sharon will understand).
Darlene, glad the hearing aids are working for you. We have music programs here several afternoons a week. The residents seem to like them a lot.
Sue, your yard work certainly gets you outside and active. At our age, any movement/exercise is a good thing.
I don't remember when jane was due to be home.
I applaud all of you who do any teaching. I can teach something I know on a one-to-one basis, but could never handle a class/group.
We had our usual "Resident Menu Planning" session with the chef this afternoon. There are usually only 3-4 of us - and we have a good time. He's very willing to listen to us and takes our suggestions to heart. If it's not possible (or legal or dietarily [sp?] feasible), he tells us so and explains why. No other meetings or appointments scheduled this week - just swimming class. I should get lots of knitting done.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
We had a safe trip home, with rain off and on. Today I had my first rheumatology appt and it went well, I think. Both the ARNP and the MD think I have pmr (polymyalgia rheumatica) and so did a blood test to see what my inflammation number is.
He also wants me to have a bone scan, which I've resisted since I didn't want to be on Fosamax or any of those other drugs. He said,,,please take the test, and then we'll talk. 8) So...ok...
The Masons are having a social event tonight at the Brewery....pizza and chicken and time to socialize. I'm tired, but I'll go down for a bit, and that'll at least take care of supper. ;)
jane
Hi Jane...that's exactly my thoughts...don't want to do bone scan...because don't want to take....fosamax...or treatments offered....my last one didn't show much change...Darlene
P.S. My sister in law does the drip...don't know why cause she has heart problems and I would think too much calcium not good...just my thoughts..,Darlene
He's concerned because I may need to be on prednisone longterm for this polymyalgia...and it's very hard on the bones. I do take Evista, which helps with osteoporosis, he said, but it may not be enough. However, I've never had a broken bone, so we'll see. :coolsmiley:
I took evista for awhile...good luck...Darlene
For what it's worth, I've been taking alendronate, which is generic for one of those bone-strengthening drugs. I've been on it for a couple of years now, and I've had no side effects. I rarely have side effects from medications, though.
I've been reading this evening after cutting back about half of my azaleas in the backyard. Still lots more to go. Jon called earlier and he is taking Alex back to Birmingham this weekend. They'll come up here on Friday and spend Friday and Saturday nights, then go to Bham on Sunday. If they leave early enough, I'll still be able to get to church if Olyne is going. I have bridge tomorrow at Terri's, but no bridge on Thursday until the first week of September.
Not much else to report. Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies. I've been outside this morning cutting back azaleas in the back yard. I now have about half of them pruned and hope to get more done tomorrow. I have bridge this afternoon, so I've knocked off "ship's work" and will shower, shampoo, and read until time to dress for bridge. I'm "itchy" from brushing against the azaleas and other shrubs back there, so need to get into the shower soon.
Jon called last night and he and Alex will come up on Friday and spend Friday and Saturday nights at my house. He's taking Alex back to Birmingham Southern U. for his last year (finally a Senior!) and they will leave on Sunday morning, drive up to B'ham, Jon will help him move his stuff in and then drive back to New Orleans. I'll probably take them out for Pizza Friday night, but will have to think about what to fix for Saturday.
Tim was over to check on me on Monday and my new license plate had arrived, so he put it on my car. It's a military services plate--doesn't say Navy like the old ones did which disappointed me. But I think they probably have more Army and Air Force vets here than retired Navy, so they are saving money with the new plate.
I've cooled down now and will shower, shampoo, and read until I eat some lunch and then dress for bridge. Thank goodness we don't "dress up" for the three bridge clubs! I think I'll wear my denim skirt and a tee shirt today.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I had bridge & lunch this morning. Had some pretty good rounds but didn't make any $. I came in 3rd, I think. Fun anyway.
Jane, I am now taking a Reclast drip infusion every 6 mos or annually. It is of the Fosomax family, but I had no side effects. Evista wasn't working for me. I lost 6% bone density in my hip in the last 2 yrs while on Evista. I took Prolia for a year, but one of the side effects is muscle & joint pain. Not something I need more of, so I only took it a year. The dr. will give me the Reclast for 2 yrs and then off for 2 yrs and then on again to mitigate the chances of hip fracture or jaw necrosis, both of which he says are rare. I've never had a abroken bone either, altho I've chipped a couple in falls. I'm sorry you have been diagnosed with the pmr. No fun. I know you have suffered a lot the past year or so. Were you around Madison with all the flooding? I presume not since you didn't mention it.
Mary, glad the duplicate bridge is still a positive activity for you. The menu committee with the chef sounds great.
We had a thunderstorm last evening. We needed some more rain. The new landscaper comes tomorrow. I hope we can get him scheduled and get it done quickly, but I still have to send in the modification request to HOA! Just a bunch of paper work.
Frances' daughter has sold her house and they moved out today. I went down to say goodbye.
Sue, you sure stay active! Hope you had good cards.
Nothing else going on here. Take care. Sharon
Came in 3 rd today...mixed bag of cards.
My Sed rate is now normal.. 21..so the heavy prednisone did work, apparently.
Doc says Prolia because of his kidney disease. He won’t be happy with muscle or joint pain, either.
Jane
Everything has so many side effects. It's hard to know what to risk. Glad the sed rate is down.
Off to the grocery and then the landscaper comes at 2:00--I hope.
Back later. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've spent the last itchy hour in the back yard, cutting out volunteer shrubs that are trying to crowd out my azaleas. I still have another 2 or 3 hours worth of work out there, so am hoping I can get Alex and Jon helping out on Saturday. I've been asked to sub in a bridge club this afternoon, so am knocking off ship's work to shower and relax until time to eat a light lunch. This hostess always has a humongous amount of snack food to nibble on, so probably won't have to fix any supper!
Sharon, I'm glad you got rain, but hope I don't have any more until next week. We usually have fairly dry summers and this summer has had at least 2 or 3 big rains a week! Our rain is more likely to appear in November, December, and January. The rain causes all my shrubs and flowers to grow like weeds!
Jane, hurray for the normal Sed rate. How long will you be on the prednisone? I hope Ray does well with the Prolia. Tough to have muscle and joint pain, though. Will the doctor prescribe something to deal with that?
Hello to other Buddies looking in. I hope this is a good day for Every Buddy.
Sue
Really enjoying the weather we have had for the past 4 days. Now they say back to 90s tomorrow and some more rain.
After the hot summer we have had this year. I am sort of looking forward to the cooler weather. Just hoping we have a decent winter. Just one good snow and that will be it.
The only thing is that we do miss all the colours of the summer gardens. Gets a little bleak here in Winter.
Today it is perfect.
I still need to find someone to fix the damage that the heavy storm caused to my porch covering. Not really to bad . Just 2 of the metal strips came apart making it that the rain can come through. Many trees were damaged and some limbs from the tree next door still on my roof. So hard to find people for small jobs. Fact for any labour anymore....
I will say that the lawn has really stayed green this year. He came and did it yesterday. Looks like a golf green.
Sue. You really have spent a lot of hours on your yard it seems. I have just let the back part of mine go wild. I know lots of weeds back there and see poison Ivy and so it will wait and I will get someone in to just take care of the whole thing in fall. Will get the bushes that are in the front trimmed in the next few weeks. Really gotten high.
Now how do you manage to get down to pull weeds with your leg. Did you say you had a brace on? Looks like you should then be able to drive you? car a little now if can bend leg. It has been awhile since you did drive. You are so lucky to have people that can take you places. The few weeks I couldn't use mine.( Part being did not get license renewed in time.) Drove me crazy. Only have one friend in town anymore. I do sort of live on the county line but
it has the best public transportation which I should start using a little for future. Also we have free bus pass and 50% taxi discount so would not be hard to use.
I need to shower and go and fine some new sheets. I bought 2 sets of the Micro type 5 months ago. Hate them. So shiny that they slide off the bed. and pillow cases slide off. Notice that the stores have mostly that type now. I want just Indian cotton. Will give these Micro to the girl at the Laundry.
I am on my 2nd month of Alendonate, Once weekly and no side effects. Well leadies here is the good news. We are getting a new roof, molded gutters and fascia on the entire 4000dwq ft of house. I am so glad that i made the appt for the bid and Keith told him Just do it. Yay!!! I thought the price was going to be a problem for Kieth but he didn't even balk.
Not a whole lot of news to report. I got kicked out of the Tai Chi class that I attend, (Not my class) because I had a sort of melt down and the instructor took offense thinking I was criticizing him and he yelled at me in front of the whole class.. Later his wife who is the facilitator of the non profit called and told me I wasn't welcome at any other constructors class other than my own. Oh well I have enough things to do missing two hours a week of Tai Chi .
Evening, Babes!
Marilyn...sorry the meltdown caused such a stir. Hurrah for the outside repairs.
Jeanne....weather so nice but heat starting up here, too.
Sue....not on prednisone now, but I think I will need to be. Muscle pain returning to neck and shoulders, so will call rheumatology dept tomorrow. Ray’s not on prolia yet...doc won’t say how much insurance will cover....could cost us $1500-$2000 per shot every 6 months. He wants a better answer than “maybe.â€
Sharon....you were busy today.
Hi to Mary and Darlene and Joy!
I need to make appt for bone scan myself, too.
Today was a much needed haircut...and highlights.
Jane
Friday morning wet greetings! It looks to be a rainy day here in the heartland.
Nothing exciting here today...so a good day to sit back and read the day away.
jane
Good morning, Jane, No rain here this morning, but some is expected this afternoon. This has been the wettest summer since I moved here in 2004. We usually have very little rain until after September.
I'm again a sweaty mess. I've been out back cutting back azaleas and digging out dying ones. Still many more which will bloom in the spring, but I hate ugly weeds and dying plants so will continue until I'm satisfied. Jon and Alex will get here late this afternoon. I'll take them to Shakey's for pizza, but will cook a nice dinner tomorrow evening. Jon will take Alex up to Birmingham for his last year up there on Sunday morning. I think he'll probably try to go to graduate school somewhere--but time will tell.
I need to go shower and dress for lunch, library, and Kroger shopping with Tim. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hard to believe Alex is a senior. It seems as if we were just sending him off for his freshman year!! :2funny:
Hi Gals. I've been hurting a lot the past few days. Turned my nerve stimulator down. Not sure if it's any better today. I've a load of laundry in and have poured bleach in the bird bath to thoroughly clean it. (I have it covered up so the birds can't drink it.) Need to go out and use the scrub brush and get rid of the bleach and rinse it out well and fill it. I hurt just thinking about it. The guy yesterday said they could do what needs to be done, but it will be the end of September! I'm going to call the nurseries to see if that is too late to put in the 2 new bushes. I am definitely going to wait on the Lantana until spring and just move a couple of my pots into the middle for the winter.
Liam took his first steps this past weekend--just 10 months old!
Jeanne, I hope you can find someone to help you with the yard work. Have you checked out Next Door Neighbor.com YOu put in your zip and connect with others in the area. Lots of recommendations for various workmen, things for sale, local news, etc.
Sue, you make me tired just hearing all you do in your yard. I can't believe Alex is a Sr. either except that Braeden is a sophomore! Enjoy their visit.
Jane, we have a gorgeous day today, low 80's, low humidity, but it all changes tomorrow and we go back up and may have rain too. I hope you are feeling better and don't have to go on the prednisone for a while. Bunny just came off of it.
Marilyn, Hurray for the roof repairs!!! I'm sorry for the meltdown and its consequences. Sounds like they don't handle people very well.
I'm getting my hair cut this afternoon. Take care, everyone. Sharon
Congrats, Marilyn, for getting on with your house repairs. Those things don't get any cheaper when left undone. And sorry about the tai chi thing - sometimes those things just happen.
I know you'll keep on with the class you teach, though.
jane, sorry the achies have started up again. I hope they're able to find a effective treatment for you soon.
Sharon, you've got the achies, too. Maybe it's this weather change. My bridge partner and I have both been doing better - until today. Oh, well. Glad you got your yard design approved by the 'yard police'.
Sue, we've had a lot of rain this summer, too - but I'm glad to have it. It's been somewhat cooler the last few days, with low humidity. But it's supposed to be turning back into regular Southern August tomorrow and into next week.
Jeanne, I agree with Sharon. Surely there some organization you can find to help with your hard clean-up. Home ownership is always just "patch, patch, patch", isn't it.
Darlene, have you gotten some of this cooler, dryer weather? I don't know what part of Texas you're in, and I know different parts vary widely.
Nothing exciting at bridge this afternoon - we finished in the middle with no points earned. Seems it was one of those days when if one of us had a few points, the other had nothing. But that's the way it goes. A good friend who has moved away is back in town for a few days. Several of us are meeting for lunch tomorrow, but that's my excitement for the weekend.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Hi buddies.....Mary...no cooler weather..still almost 100 every day...it is usually Oct before we cool down much...I'm dealing with insurance increases on my home....always had replacement cost insurance...but thinking of just insuring for certain amount...I would not rebuild if it burned....I would buy a small trailer and live in it....so praying for wisdom....have a great weekend Darlene
Jane, I, too, am amazed that Alex is in his final year of college. It seems like yesterday that I was down to New Orleans for his H.S. graduation. And his brother Nic is a Sophomore at LSU and is already attending classes. Time sure gets away from grannies when their Grands have become adults!
Sharon, you've already had a full days work today. Jon, Alex, and I have been outside and finished the pruning of the azaleas, so I'm happy about that. Alex is in the shower now and I think Jon is already taking a nap! I hope he doesn't sleep too long as I want him to take me to Great Clips for a much needed haircut.
Mary, I had the same kind of bridge hands you must have had yesterday. I was subbing at a friend's house and didn't know all the players, but had so so cards, so didn't win any money. I knew some of the gals and all of the players were friendly. One who is in the AU book club with me was there and she brought me home.
Darlene, I hope you can get your insurance costs worked out. Living alone and having to make those kinds of decisions is NOT easy! I want to stay in my home as long as possible and my sons are agreeable about that. I had to put on a new roof in the spring and hope that's the last big repair I'll need. However, Jon thinks I need to replace my deck. I 'll talk to Tim about it and then decide what to do.
I hope Jon gets up soon as I'd like to get my hair cut before I fix lunch.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Going to heat up here today, so windows are closed and AC is on. I have the bed changed and sheets washed and dried and I've been to the grocery for a few things we didn't get yesterday.
Apparently they're doing some sort of test at the hospital....helicopters have been coming and going for over an hour. The ambulance screamed down the street, and I thought, at first, some horrific accident had happened. But, now I'm thinking all part of some emergency test thing. They also have downtown block closed with huge cement trucks and I don't know what that's about either. ::)
Time to read for a bit.
I am back on the prednisone for 2 weeks. I hope it clears everything up.
jane
Sue, glad you're having such a good visit with your "boys". And getting lots of extrs work done. :thumbup:
jane, I hope, too, that all the commotion was just a practice exercise. Let us know what you find out. I hope this course of prednisone works longer term for you.
I thought this was going to be a "knitting weekend", but have just had lunch and some sit-and-talk time with some friends. Missy was in town for a few days, and met up with me and another friend from swimming at McAlister's Deli for lunch. Then we came back here to my place for just some more talking. Such fun and always good to be with old friends.
Happy Saturday, Buddies!
Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday, Mary.
Our Friday night group is going out tonight, instead. Our 90yr old Friday night guy attends ALL the high school football and basketball games played at home, and first game was last night.
Jane
Hot and humid and maybe stormy Sunday greetings.
Nothing on the agenda for the rest of the day. Time to do some "maintenance"...my toes and fingernails need redoing, etc.
Then time to watch some football preseason and read.
jane
Hi Gals. Sounds like everyone is busy with one thing or the other. Mary's afternoon with friends sounds great, as does Sue's time with Jon and Alex.
Yesterday, I emptied everything out of a bookcase in the laundry room that I could put elsewhere and got John to help me take it next door for our neighbor to sand for me. (He volunteered!) I fixed a marinated flank steak, fresh corn on the cob and mashed potatoes for dinner last night. So good.
John and I team taught SS today and had a guest minister for church service.
I have a 2nd load of laundry in and one more to go. I also want to check out flights to Indy for TG.
Not much else going on here. Darlene, check with an Insurance agent that represents several companies in order to get the best deal. Also, if you have both car & home ins with the same company, it's cheaper. You may know all that, but I hope you find something affordable.
Jane, I hope the prednisone helps. I'm glad Bunny has finished hers. She gets so ravenous when she's on it. Does it bother your sleep? When I had chemo, it did for me. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I have one load of wash in and will put another in when it is done. I did get the guest room bed linens washed and back on the bed yesterday after church, but have the "little" bed (an antique trundle bed from my great-grandmother's home) which I slept on when I was young and small enough to do that. Alex always sleeps on it when he's here. I think he likes it because it's far from my other bedrooms and I won't know how late he stays up!
My yard is in pretty good shape now thanks to Jon and Alex. I'm hoping the yard men will pick up everything we piled at the curb this weekend.
Other than doing laundry I don't have much else planned for today. My cleaning ladies will be here tomorrow about 8:00. As soon as they come, I'll walk down to my polling station and vote. If they finish before I get back, they'll lock the door for me.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sharon...yes, the prednisone messes with my sleep and makes me hungry. Docs warned me of those two side effects. But, if it gets all this inflammation out of my body, I'll take it.
Sue...so glad Jon and Alex could help you with all the yard work and maybe get you caught up for a day or two.
Darlene...our house insurance went up, too. I think all the flooding in the east and fires in the west have caused us all to pay for the damages.
I need to throw a load in the washer sometime today...or maybe tomorrow... :2funny:
We're getting thunderstorms and we're both old "arthritic" people this morning. Ray's having it in his knees and feet, and mine is all over, as always. He scared me when I woke up and asked him how he was. He said "I told you at 2:00 am I can hardly walk." He didn't...that I recall....and he scared me. I thought he'd had a stroke or something...finally got out of him that it's his knees and feet that are hurting. I told him "Welcome to arthritis" and got him some 8 hr tylenol with a tramadol.
He's back asleep so that's good. Good thing we have no where we have to be today, so can be twin slugs.
jane
Hi Gals. Yes, Jane, I'd take the side effects over the all-over pain too! I do hope it helps. Sorry Ray is hurting too.
Sue, sounds like you have things all organized and shipshape after your visitors! Have a relaxing afternoon. Your grandmother's trundle sounds like a treasure to keep in the family.
I did 3 loads of laundry yesterday, made our plane reservations, and got our mileage points from our credit card credited. I also have Bunny scheduled at the kennel. Today, I have to make motel reservations. Even though Melanie has 5 bedrooms and lots of floor space, the family is so big now, we also have to use the motel for overflow. We'll let the young ones stay at Mel's. We're flying in on Tuesday so that I can help her make pies before the others arrive. We'll leave early Friday evening. I would prefer Sat, but John doesn't want to stay any longer.
I'm going to go over to the FC shortly. I missed out completely last week between my car and other stuff.
Hope you're all having a good day. Supposed to be 92 here today with high humidity. Bah Humbug! Sharon
Storms passed through and the temps went way up...as did the humidity. I went out to get fresh green beans and corn on the cob for supper with some ham...and glad to be back inside the AC.
jane
We had 98 deg today with the humidity making it feel worse. I have not been outside. Meant to go to library but thought later when the sun goes down. Its down but still mid 80s. Same for tomorrow.
First time I have seen this happen.. Got a message from power company. Saying that if people can cut down on the usage tomorrow of Electricity will see some kind of a Cr. on next bill. Then a hour ago a message on my phone asking same thing. Says from3pm to 5pm. If possible . no washmachines. turn A/C down to what you can stand it to be.
Today all Schools started and over 42 Thousand Univ. of Illinois students now here. Suppose all put their A/C on and all the student housing will be running along with the Collage. It is amazing how the Power can supply when it gets as hot as this summer has been. Now will be double the demand.Makes up realize just how spoiled we are. Gas for Cars is up also which means pay more to run A/C in car. I don't see people with windows open.
Same here, Jeanne, weather wise. Too humid to breathe outside.
Ray wants to go to the pool at a nearby town to just water walk. I may go with him and see if they’ll let me buy a one day pass. He’s very unsteady on his walking with the knee and foot pains.
Hoping for better pain control today...arthritis Tylenol and tramadol seem to be helping both of us.
Jane
jane, I hope you can get the one-day pass - and maybe go for more. One can do SO much more in the water than on land. Good for Ray for wanting to "water walk". There are always folks in our shallower (therapy) pool walking.
It's been back to normal August weather here (hot, humid, chance of afternoon thunderstorms), after a few days of slightly lower temps and lower humidity. We are supposed to get some rain before the end of the week. My flowers will appreciate it.
Nothing exciting at bridge last night. I really screwed up the bidding on one hand - and had a low board to pay for it. I wound up making a grand slam, after bidding only game. I should at least have bid a small slam. :'( We still had a 50% finish - even if no MP.
My bridge partner and I both seem to be getting some good results from the CBD oil (hemp oil). I've not had nearly as many episodes of horrendous back pain. I'm taking a dropper of the oil three times a day, and it took about 4-5 weeks before I noticed any effects. I hesitate to say it has done all this good, but things have been better lately. I guess I would say, check with your doctor, and maybe give it a try.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Mary, what brand is your CBD oil and where do you get it. From what I hear, since it isn't FDA approved, there are lots of different strengths and ingredients, so if you've found a good one, stay with it. I plan to ask my doctor about it. I'm glad you're seeing some improvement.
Jane, I know water walking is recommended for those of us with leg problems. Good idea for you to go with Ray though.
Jeanne, I think the whole eastern half of the country is experiencing high temps and humidity. You're wise to stay in. Our temp isn't as high as yours though--only 92 which is still too hot!
John and I are going down to the DMV to renew our driver's license with the new REAL ID kind. John still has a viable passport, but mine is expired and I need it to fly.
I got our hotel reserved for TG and washed the blanket from our bed + the throws we keep on the couch, and then went to the FC, so I accomplished quite a bit yesterday.
Hi to all and have a nice day, even if it is inside. Sharon
Sharon (and anybody else who is interested), I've gotten what is called "Hemp Oil", and the brand is "Nature Driven". I ordered it from Amazon. I understand what you've said about uniformity, strength, dosage, etc. My friend, who got hers from Nutrition World, said she was told she would have to experiment to find out what worked for her. I started out with two doses a day, but increased that to three/day, which I take after each meal. I take up a "dropper-full" (actually about half-a-dropper tube), and squirt that under my tongue. No real taste - just sort of oily.
I drove Ray over to the Wellness Center 15 miles from here and offered to pay for a one day pass for myself. She said I could go in as a guest on his membership, which I thought was very nice of them. I did walk...do my variation of water aerobics for about 20 minutes. That's about all the pool time my system seems to tolerate before my stomach starts to get queazy(sp?) So, I got out and waited for Ray to finish.
We're both feeling much better today, but his knee is swollen again, so he has a call in to orthopedic doc who drained it 3 or so years ago.
Storms are predicted, so we headed home, stopped by grocery to grab a few produce items for salads, and came home and got the car in the garage. They talk of hail, and I don't want to go through that again with this car.
Laundry in and that's it for today!! :2funny:
Thanks for the info on the Hemp Oil, Mary. I've been reading a lot about it and am just waiting for my Sept. appt with my internist to get his approval based on my meds, etc.
I did get my REAL ID today, but John didn't because he didn't listen to me and took his Medicare card instead of his SS card. Men! He listens to about half of what I say and then blames me for his not knowing!!
Since then, I've just been playing on the computer and Words with Friends with the girls.
Jane, glad you got a little water walking in. Sorry Ray's knee is swollen. Can he put Voltaren Gel on it? It really is helpful, but if he's on other NSAIDS, they probably won't write an RX for it. My primary wouldn't, but tne NP at the ortho office suggested it and I took her up on it. I don't use it very often and usually cut back on my oral Voltaren if I do. So far, no problem with my stomach. Glad you got home before the hail!! I've never been out in it and don't want to be! Hope you don't have any damage. Sharon
Another suggestion on the "hemp stuff". There is also ointment made with the hemp oil. My friend's son (a physician) used some on his arthritic knees and has had wonderful results with it. Might be worth doing some research on.
Boy, after all the storms and the heat and humidity of yesterday, it's a cool, fall-like day here. Leaves are falling from the walnut trees....always the first to go ....and some leaves are changing in the neighborhood.
Bridge today and I'm looking forward to it, as always. I got caught up with laundry yesterday. Ray's knee is still swollen, and he's still waiting for a call back from the orthopedic nurse. He does see his regular internal med guy at same clinic on Friday, so maybe Dr. S can motivate them if we've not heard back.
Have a good last Wed. of August! Where does the time go?
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. I'm moving but just barely. I probably read too late last night and I don't do well if I don't have 7 1/2 hours at least. My problem is that I get caught up in a book and find it hard to put down. I am going outside shortly to trim my butterfly bush and maybe one large shrub that's getting out of hand.
Other than that, I'll stay inside and read. I hope every buddy is feeling well and will have a nice day. Can you believe it's almost September?!!!
Sue
Jane, hurray for cooler, fall-like weather. I presume Ray has been putting ice packs on his knee (20 mins on and off) and elevating it. I hope they are able to do something for him Friday. Have a good time at bridge.
Mary, the hemp oil ointment sounds interesting. I'll mention that to my dr. too.
I'm off in a minute to pick up a key to the church so that I can get in and work on Friday morning. While I'm in Fort Mill, I'll stop at the dollar store and the small WM and then pick up my down blanket from the cleaner on the way back. A lot of running around without much accomplishment.
Sue, take it easy out there in the yard. Sharon
Girls:
I have not mentioned this because I have been in SUCH A heartbroken state.
My oldest child, a girl----Cindy, age 69, died of a incurable (but treatable} disease
which I feel confident none of you have heard of it-----Churg-Strauss-Syndrome---
She suffered from Feb. untilAugust 16th with PAIN which was unbearablle.
I never thought I would say this----but it was truly a blessing when God called
her. I am just now feeling better.
JOY
Love to all!
Oh, Joy - I am so sorry to hear of your daughter's death. I know you're devastated.
It must be awful to lose one of your children. My heart goes out to you and the rest of your family.
Joy I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, but as you said she is now free of the pain and suffering of her life here on earth. sending prayers.
Mary I have some of the CBD salve, and some other salve that was made with the hemp and coconut oil. It is rather oily to apply so I don't use it often.
Sharon I also have Voltaren gel to use on my knee. I will be having the MRI after I go to PT a couple of times, that's the way my insurance wants it. I spoke with them yesterday and told them I thought it was a waste of the insurance money to have me go to PT first. The PT isn't going to help whatever the problem is. It is not the bones anyway, I think it could possibly be a torn meniscus.
I had my eye scan yesterday in prep for the cataract surgery. I will be getting distance lenses. My surgery is scheduled Nov. 28 for the left eye and Jan 3 for the right. I hope to get my knee taken care of before that time.
Joy...sorry about the loss of your daughter...May you be have comfort and peace...You will see her again one day...Darlene
Oh, JOY, I know how devastated you must be. We will all be holding you close in our hearts, Dear Friend.
I rushed through my last hand of bridge when Ray called to say Ortho could get him in at 4:00. It's an hour's drive, but we got there with 10 minutes to spare....and the PA drained his knee. He'll see him again Friday when we go in for his internal med appt. The Ortho had canceled his Friday appt when they gave him the 4:00 yesterday, so they had to scramble to get an appt again for him for Fri.
I have my dexascan this morning here at the local hospital. I also called rheumatology to see if OK to get my second shingle shot while on this prednisone regime. They said ok,, so I want to get that today.
jane
Joy, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Thoughts and prayers here for you and your family. I think the hardest burden for us to bear is the loss of a child. I know God is with you and will comfort you in your grief. Big hugs for you and your family.
Sharon, I'm glad you mentioned going by church to pick up a key. I need to call the Sunday School superintendent to verify the days I need to teach the third grade class this quarter. I was so upset by the 2 older girls behavior that I dread going back. The practice of having 4 teachers/month --each teaching one Sunday is the pits!
Mary, are you having lots of rain? We usually have drought like summers and we've had so much rain I can barely keep up with my grass and shrubs! I hope you're feeling well and have a great day planned.
Marilyn, I think you'll really be happy with your cataract surgery. I had mine done about 2004 or
2005 shortly after I moved up here. My eye doctor did the surgery in 2 weeks. The right eye on the first week and the left on the second. I have not worn glasses since unless I drive at night (which I no longer do). I do keep a couple of pairs of dime store readers to wear if I'm reading at night before I go to bed.
Jane, I'm glad you made it to the Orthopedic clinic in time yesterday. It's good the department was able to get him an appointment for Friday. Good luck with the dexascan and the shingles shot. I had another shingles shot last fall and don't remember if I'm supposed to get another one. I'll ask Tim to call my GP's office and ask.
I'm wringing wet. I've been outside and have dug up a huge root from my butterfly bush. When I moved up here from the farm, Bill sent me about 4 plants for that flower bed and they have flourished, but this summer, the butterfly bush has hit the dust! I still have another big root that needs to be shoveled out, but I can only do so much at a time. Maybe tomorrow or Saturday I'll finish out there.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Joy, I can't say more than what everyone else said--I'm devastated for you and your family. I know how close you all were/are. When our oldest daughter had cancer, I was a nervous wreck, but fortunately for me, it turned out well for us. Know that you are all in our prayers.
Jane, I'm so glad Ray was able to get his knee drained yesterday and will see them again on Friday. Did you have the first shingle shot that came out about 10 yrs ago? Did your doctor recommend that you get the new one? Did MC D pay for it? We've been weighing getting the new ones too. We had the first. Hope the dexascan was good.
Marilyn, I think it is MC that requires the PT before the MRI. I do hope it is just the meniscus and can be repaired laparoscopically. I know you will be glad to get your cataracts removed. They did mine 2 weeks apart. I think it depends on the doctor's schedule frankly. When do they start your new roof?
Sue, you're a workaholic!
I've been to 2 groceries, the ATM, and the beautly salon. I didn't have the right change for her last week and she just said to forget it, but I'm sure she doesn't work for the fun of it, so I dropped by with the remainder of what I owed her. I was afraid I would forget it by my next haircut! She is so sweet and does a good job, and I don't want to take advantage of her.
Do any of you use BOA Cash Rewards credit card? They have a special deal where there are about 30 or so businesses that are listed for the month & they each have a discount. You go through & check the ones you are interested in and when you shop at one, they rebate the discount to your card. Since they have been doing this, I have saved about $130 (about 2 yrs). That is the reason I went to 2 groceries today. I had to pick up my RX's at HT where I usually shop and then I bought the rest of my groceries at Food Lion which is giving a 10% rebate this month! Beats the 5% Sr. discount at HT! You don't have to shop at any of them even if you've checked them, but if you do You get the credit on your card. Nice deal.
I was going to go over and workout this afternoon, but I'm just too tired. Hopefully, after my church office time tomorrow.
Hi to all. Sharon
QuoteDid you have the first shingle shot that came out about 10 yrs ago? Did your doctor recommend that you get the new one? Did MC D pay for it? We've been weighing getting the new ones too. We had the first.
Sharon...yes, we both had the first shingle shots when it first came out years ago. This new one is a two step thing and supposed to be much more effective. It's a dead thing, not a live virus. You get one shot and then after 3 months or so the second one. Ours was not totally covered by Part D. We each had a co-pay, and the amount varied because we have different Plan D's. My copay for this second one today was $34.52. We've had friends and family with shingles and I never want to go through that pain and recurrences that occur, not if shot can prevent it.
jane
Last time I saw my rheumatologist (@ March), he told me there was a new shingles shot, but he wanted to wait a while until giving it to me. He wanted to wait until it had been out for a while. I see him in October, and I guess he'll want to give it to me then.
Y'all are all busy. I'm just knitting. I'm working on a baby blanket, and it's taking longer than I had expected. It's not hard, just lots of knitting. I'm looking forward to getting it finished.
I have a whole list of things to talk to my Dr about in Sept, the shingles shot and the hemp oil being 2 of them.
I finished all the church articles for the month of Sept for the newspapers. I got the newsletter yesterday, so I got ahead of things. Good grief, a lot of things are going on in our church in Sept!
Well off to watch some TV. I've already taken my shower and got in my comfies. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I'm showered and dressed for library, lunch with Tim, and Kroger shopping (which on this hot day means shorts and a t-shirt!). I don't know if Kris will be able to join us. She often has a client who wants painting completed before the weekend.
After our lunch, library, and errands, I plan to get into old shorts and spend most of the afternoon hopefully reading something new and exciting from our library stop. I've read all my books from last week, plus 2 more from my home library which are favorites. I usually get all my yard work done before noon and after lunch spend the rest of the day reading.
I'll check at the Kroger pharmacy if it's time for my renewal of the shingles shot. I know I don't want to get the shingles. Poor Bob in his last 2 years had them several times and on top of the cancer recurrence he was miserably ill.
Yesterday morning, I finally got all the dead and dying roots of the butterfly bush pulled up and on the curb. Now I have to decide what to plant to replace it. I still need to trim the large shrub (whose name I forget) that is at the edge of my front yard before it descends into the street.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
We’re going to be very soggy here...rain to start today and come everyday for at least a week. I may need flippers and goggles! :2funny:
Two appts for Ray today in Dbq and then we’re hosting tonight for our Friday group. [Last one for Gary and Kathy as they fly out Wed. to BudaPest for a two week riverboat tour...big problem....big drought in Europe. Their last two river cruises have been disasters....they’ve got to be concerned. They’re planning 5 weeks in Europe. ]
I got my bone density report...-2.5 and that means 15% chance of spine fracture over next 10 yrs...and 4.4% of hip fracture over next 10yrs. Hmmmm....doesn’t sound all that serious to me. Those numbers are in the radiologist’s report I get at my health portal.
Jane
Lots of lightning, thunder, and rain here - starting about 10 pm last night. There's 1.5" in my rain gauge this morning.
jane, a friend of mine was scheduled for a Viking cruise on the Rhine about now. Their whole trip was cancelled due to low water, with a full refund (including trip insurance) and a voucher for a future booking. Guess everybody's having a hard time.
Nothing planned for this holiday weekend.
At least Viking canceled and refunded. They’re with Tauck, but no word on canceling as of today.
One doc appt done..he is getting the knee shot now.
Weather now says rain for next TWO weeks! Quack, quack
Jane
Jane, Tauck is one of the top companies. I can't believe they won't take good care of them. Hope the shot helps Ray's knee.
Sue, you keep the library in business. Is there a limit on the number of books you can check out?
I "worked" at the church this morning, meaning I sat at the desk and mostly read my book! This afternoon, I went to the FC, so I'm exhausted now.
Mary, we need some of that rain you're getting.
Hi to all. Sharon
Girls: An usual happening yesterday. I was on the phone with a friend and suddenly
this popped into our conversation---FRAUD ALERT----it was in PRINT --no voice, and
nothing else but that ---FRAUD ALERT. i hurried and got off the phone . Can anyone
explain this, I hope?????
Joy
Joy...how odd. I have no idea. If you were on the phone with a friend, I wouldn't worry about it. And I know you are too smart and up with things to give out bank or personal info to someone on the phone.
Another rainy day here....thunder and lightning and rain since about midnight. It looks to be a very soggy Cardboat Regatta on the white water park today.
A good day to clean out the fridge and freezer beneath and get things up to date.
And, the ever present laundry. ::)
Jane: Indeed I am paranoid about giving out ANYTHING that I should not .
However, you know scam artists can do most anything of benefit to them. I have almost stopped getting on Facebook for that reason. I already have stopped
contributing anything to Facebook.
JOY
I hear you, Joy! I'm so tired of the robo calls about "free" this or that trip or my credit card, etc. I've blocked so many and yet they continue to come.
Stay alert and safe, EveryBabe!
jane
Joy, perhaps it was about a robo-call calling in while you were on the phone with your friend. As for me, I don't even answer the phone unless I know the caller - I let it go to the answering machine. Usually they don't leave a message, but if they do, I can either just delete it or return the call.
Good morning, Buddies. It's already 11:00 here. I came in from outside about 9:30 and hadn't been inside long until sister Anne called--and kept me on the phone far too long. She and Richard are going to his granddaughter's wedding in Texas (I think she said) and she is not looking forward to it. His daughters have never been nice or kind to her--he had been divorced from their mother who initiated the divorce at least 15 years before she and Richard started dating and they still resent her. I'm sorry for her, but at least she'll put in an appearance and will try to be cordial. I think I'll be getting another call after the wedding to listen to gripes, but that's OK.
I'm planning to spend the rest of the morning fixing and eating lunch. Auburn is playing Washington at 2:30 p.m. and I will watch the game--also might watch the Carolina game which just started, but they don't have much of an opponent.
Have a nice day Every Buddy and good luck to your teams unless you're a fan of Washington or Coastal Carolina!
I don't answer any phone call until I see who's calling on my phone. Too many fraudulent callers in this world--and they sure are able to get our numbers!
Sue
I agree about all the robo calls. I've had fewer since we left Time-Warner as our phone provider, but our calls don't have our names attached, so when we call people see unknown caller! Very frustrating. I've never had my phone say scam call, but I get that on websites and emails occasionally. You have to be vigilant. Oh, I just remembered, I have gotten the scam alert on my cell phone. If it is someone I know, I just click it off, but since I don't keep my cell phone on a lot of the time and depend on our land line, it's not a problem. If you have virus ware on your phone, I suspect that is what is causing it. I have AVG on mine.
I slept almost 10 hours last night! I was so tired.
My neighbor sanded my small bookcase for me and now I have to motivate myself to paint it to put in my den so I can get things organized. I'm going to paint it the light aqua of the walls so it won't stand out. Then I will have to get rid of the end table I have now. I have to get some primer tomorrow after church before I can get started on it.
No other news here. Sharon
As you know one of my son's (Roger) has been fighting cancer for the last 5 years. It is a kidney cancer that was removed many years ago that metastasized, to be 10 tumors on his pancreas, 2 in a lung and 2 on his liver, it might me more by now but that was the last count I got. He has been in and out of the hospital numerous times and on 3 different kinds of oral chemo. the one now is the last. I spoke to his wife yesterday, he was in the hospital last week but wanted to go home because another son is flying out again to be with him. He now has a drain tube in his belly draining the bile into a bag that he has to wear. My DIL was in tears as she told me these things.He is 58 yrs old now Nov. 26 with be his 59th BD if he makes it that long. I am preparing myself for the flight home to see him off to be with the Lord. He will be gone by the time I get there because I don't want to see him now, I want to remember him as the tall, robust man he was. I will be taking my dog with me for comfort as Keith won't be going and neither will Gilbert. Gilbert has patients to take care of, he delivers and sets up their oxygen concentrations. The 4 older kids have a different father than he does and have not treated him well in the past.
His twin, my daughter, will probably not even be cord\ial to me she has not spoken to me inn years. and told my grand children to have nothing to do with me,she told them she doesn't need a mother. I have forgiven her but pry that she will do the same. She calls herself a Christian but doesn't behave like one. that is her choice of how she lives her life.
Marilyn, what sad news. My heart goes out to you. {{{{{Marilyn}}}}
In readying what I typed last night I see it looks as if Gilbert has a twin but it is "Roger who is a twin.
Family drama is so draining, Marilyn. I hope it all gets worked out for what is best for Roger and his family.
Another wet and noisy night here, and more to come. We'll all have webbed feet here, soon. QUACK!
The cardboard regatta was postponed until Sept. 15 on advice of those who know the river and what would be safe. I'm glad. It was just too hot and humid and threatening t'storms to stand around and watch that. The Iowa State football game was canceled because of heavy t'storms and lightning in Ames.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I was called this week by the C.E. director to "team" teach the 3rd-5th grade classes. However, when I got there, one woman had prepared the lesson and I sat with the pupils and helped a little girl next to me with her project. I don't consider this "team" teaching and after my 6 times are up (on Nov. 11) I'm telling the C.E. director that I need to "retire"! The C.E. person has someone different every week--and I don't think that's a great idea. I guess I'm just too old for this type of teaching.
It's another very sunny day here. I did a lot of yard work yesterday, so plan to take it easy this afternoon and start on another of my library books. I've become a big fan of Richard Sharpe who is an Army officer now and who came up from the enlisted ranks. He's well liked by the enlisted men, but not so much by the Senior Officers. He does manage in every book, however to save the S.O.s bacon! I took 2 of the books home on Friday, read a different author and finished this one last night after I'd read one by C.S. Harris, a female who writes about England following the wars with the French. I have one more Sharpe novel to read before I start on 2 Baldacci's and several others. On Friday, Tim insisted I take more than 5 total books home, as I'm usually having to reread a favorite or two before the next Friday. There is plenty of history in both author's series. Bernard Cornwall writes the Sharpe novels.
Jane, I'm sorry about the rain you've been having. We have had lots more than usual here, too, and I'm needing to prune shrubs quite frequently. I hope Ray is feeling much better and the meds are working.
Sharon, I have caller ID on my phone and I don't answer it if I don't recognize the name. I learned my lesson on that about 5 years ago. I've never enjoyed talking on the phone to anyone except Bob or the boys. I love my youngest sister Linda, but when I call her I watch the time and try to have something I MUST finish shortly in order to get off the phone!
Marilyn, thoughts and prayers for your son Roger. I know you must be devastated. You and your family have had a lot of sad news lately and I know it's tough. I'm especially sorry about your daughter's attitude toward you. It has to be a very sad situation.
And WooHoo, Auburn pulled out the win against Washington U. yesterday. It was a tight well played game by each side! Hopefully the rest of the season will go as well.
Sue
Marilyn, I am so very sorry about Rodger. I hope he isn't in too much pain or that they are relieving it. It's too bad about your daughter, but if she starts being ugly, remind her of where you are and the need to comfort the family. I hate to hear about family members who refuse to have anything to do with another. It's especially heinous when that person calls herself a Christian. I pray for you and peace and acceptance at this difficult time. I do wish someone was going with you besides Freckles.
We went to SS & church today and had a visiting Anglican Priest give the sermon. Our pastor is on a brief vacation and the Priest is the husband of our organist. He gave a very good sermon, albeit way too long since we also had Communion afterwards.
On the way home, I stopped to pick up some primer/paint for my bookcase. I hope to do that tomorrow.
Sue, I'm glad you got extra books this week, also that you plan to resign from SS teaching since you aren't comfortable with it. I wasn't either.
Jane, we get about 5 mins of sprinkles and then the rain moves off. We could take some of yours.
Nothing else going on here. I have a meat loaf thawed to fix tonight. Sharon
Sue...I admire you for sticking it out on the children's class. I'm afraid I wouldn't be so generous. Those of us who've taught many years know what works and what doesn't...and it sounds like this "plan" won't work.
So very humid here...I'm sure more storms are coming. We walked a mile this morning, but the walk home was hard with the humidity.
I made a trip to WalMart for a couple things and made a 24 hour cole slaw this morning for tomorrow. Gary and Kathy are coming up for brats, burgers, cole slaw and corn on the cob. Simple and easy supper for Labor Day.
jane
Same old story here.....thunderstorms and rain, rain, rain.
Good morning everyone. I am hoping to get a new report on Roger. Ronnie is out here but he is with my daughter and I dont think ronnie will take my call with her around. Nio one wants to hear her wrath.
Good morning, Buddies. Tim has already been here this morning. He had some extra time, so cut my lorapetalum way back. It's on the high slope beside my driveway and I am not tall enough to take care of that. I carried all the limbs he was cutting down to my curb. Because today is Labor Day, we won't have trash pick up until tomorrow. My plan for the rest of the day is to fix and eat lunch and after cleaning up the kitchen, read one of my new library books.
Marilyn, my prayers include you, Roger, and his family. I know you are worried and I'm so sorry that your daughter is being such a pill. Carrying a grudge against a family member can be so damaging to that person as well as the people he/she is angry with.
Jane, I'm expecting more rain today, too. We've had so much I'm ready to quack like a duck! I know it's probably good for my azaleas, but so many of the shrubs have grown way too tall. Thank goodness Tim had some time this morning to cut the lorapetalum back.
Sharon, it's interesting that your organist's husband is an Anglican priest. I was an Episcopalian
before Bob and I married. He was a Presbyterian and tried going to church with me, but I could see that he was uncomfortable, so when we lived where there were Presbyterian churches we joined one. In our two tours at Brunswick, Maine, though, there were no Presbyterian churches and we joined a Congregational one and also in Albuquerque because we lived in the Northwest heights and the large Presby church was way downtown by way of the freeway. Our boys were in Junior high and high school and they rode their bikes to the church near us for youth activities. Now none of them every go to church. I expect the only time when they attend a church service now is for a wedding and of course they'll all go to my funeral (at least I hope so!)
Hi to Mary, Joy, and Every Buddy looking in. I've been looking for GinnyAnn's phone # and if I find it, I'll try to call her and will let you know if I reach her.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I need to get outside and put my American flag on the pole!
Sue
Keep us posted, Marilyn.
Jane, sounds like an easy fun get together for Labor Day.
I did something dumb a wh
ile ago and am lucky all that was hurt was my pride. As I mentioned yesterday, I am painting a small bookcase to go in my den. I was in the garage. I got the first coat on and was closing things up while waiting for it to dry. I was sitting on my garden stool that I use for planting pots and reached sideways to get something and it tipped me over onto the floor. Once I got on the floor, I silmply could not get up on my knees or get my feet under me to stand. I triedfor almost a half hour and then heard the neighbors return and yelled to them. They came running over and helped me get up, but believe me, it wasn't easy. I felt so dumb, but I was lucky. The stool was only about 15" high, so I didn't fall far. When I do the next coat, I'm going to make sure John is home or that I have my cell phone with me. So dumb. I will sure be careful using that stool in the future for anything!
Nothing planned here till the paint dries and John gets home to be on hand! I baked a meatloaf last night and had plenty left, so no cooking tonight. Happy Labor Day to all. Sharon
Hang in there, Marilyn!
Sue, enjoy your afternoon of reading.
Sharon, shame on you! I am SO sorry, and do understand. When I fell last May, it was such a struggle getting up. Fortunately, I was close enough to get hold of something sturdy I could hold on to and pull up. And ALWAYS keep your phone with you. I did, but didn't want to call for help. I knew they'd have to call an ambulance and send me to the hospital.
I had a nice BBQ lunch out with the gal who used to be our Silver Sneakers instructor. She's a nice gal, and we'd been trying to get together. It was nice to get a chance to chat. Nothing else going on today, except bridge tonight.
Happy Labor Day, Buddies!
Well I just wrote a long one and it has vanished. I think that Sue and I hit the button with our replies at the same time. It came up red saying for me to send again but it had vanished.
Now going to head out in this 90 deg day as I have to get some groceries in. Hope the store not to busy.
Looks like some states having lots of rain today. We had heat but at least all that is going on for the Sept. 3rd can be done.
Sept. 3 just as always made me think of other things that happened. For us in Europe we were sitting waiting to see what would happen after Germany had marched into Poland on the 1st and such awful things on our Radio. Then on the 3rd. England and France declared war on Germany. Start of a 7 year mess.
Saturday I spent 3 hours watching the Memorial send of for John McCain. So beautiful. Don't think I have watch one that was so touching. He deserved it. If you go into "Find a Grave"Site. Already there have been over 700 Messages from people leaving their thoughts.
Spent most of this weekend just catching up on reading. Finely read one I had on my Ipad. Read the whole thing. so good. I am going to have to start reading more on there. I can make the print larger.
Hope now this will go through O.K. Dont touch you button Sue.
I am doing a little painting also....
Jeanne,artistic painting or wall or furniture painting? I was born in 1939, so I don't remember a lot about WWII. I do remember my parents talking about Hitler and a friend of the family being drafted or enlisted in the AF, also my cousin who fought in the So. Pacific. My dad was too old and my brother too young.
Sadly, Mary, I had the stool to pull up on, but my arms and legs were too weak to get me up without help. John is home now, so when it is dry, I'll go back out to touch up and I've learned my lesson about keeping the cell phone with me. Glad you had a nice luncheon.
I haven't done anything since I came in except eat lunch and play on the computer. Sharon
I just never did get out to the store. Still in the high 90s at 6pm. Decided to just wait and run out early in the morning as tomorrow is going to be the same.
Sure hope we are not going to pay for this crazy weather come Winter.
So many flood now in Wisconsin and Michigan. Crazy down in South Florida. So we just can't complain here in C/U Illinois
Sharon. Your fall was a lot like mine a couple of months ago. I was answering the phone on a phone stand. Jumped on to a stool that is only 16 inch high. it slid out from under me and I went backwards and bashed my head on a door handle. Did manage to pull up with the handle but really heavy bleeding . Sunday night. Stayed up with Ice Pad and a tennis ball size lump on head. Managed to get to clinic at 8am Monday. They did a catsscan and later did a MRI. All seems O.k Now. I don't have close nabours. We need to watch what we are doing more. Glad you came out O.K, I try to stay low down. Learned from what Sue got by climbing up ladders.
I texted with my son Ronnie, he said Roger is back in the hospital but they had a nice day out in the mountains yesterday. the hospice nurse was out to see him this morning and put him in the hospital.. Ron said Roger has a positive view and was taking abouot deer huntin and camping. He got the chills very bad as they wer driving home.
Also Ron said there is no need for me to worry about being there, He said "We" will get you a rental car and a hotel." I don't know what "we" meant. Maybe he is going to pay if not I can always put it on my card and pay for it when I get home. H makes big bucks. So my m ind is at ease now, I hope my daughter decides to just be nice.I am n ot going to take Freckles and will be traveling alone.
Marilyn...I think you are wise to leave Freckles at home for this trip.
Jeanne....we have more than enough rain to share...it literally rained or stormed almost all day yesterday, the night before, Sunday, and last night. Forecast has more rain for the rest of the week. Muscatine, IA had heavy flooding as did a number of other towns. Our river is high, but we're not in danger here unless something catastrophic happens.
Sharon....thank heavens your neighbors heard you. We've made a house rule here that neither of us gets in the shower...without the other one being home. It's too easy to slip and fall there.
Sue...glad Tim could get some of the cutting done for you and you've got it all tidy now. We've had a number of big limbs come down out front in the lawn strip from the winds and storms. We've had limbs trimmed over the years, but these seem to appear out of nowhere. ;) Thanks for trying to contact GinnyAnn.
Last night's supper went fine. We had more food than 4 people could eat...so left overs for a day or two. We have another load of dishes for the dishwasher...we were just too tired last night to tackle those...and had loaded the dishwasher full by the time we got to the plates and bowls used on the table.
Today's agenda includes going to the bank to cash in old EE bonds that matured end of August and a run to the store for a few items. We'll do more shopping and relaxing after we take Gary and Kathy to airport on Wednesday. I don't envy them the long flight to Budapest. She has back problems anyway, and I don't know how she's going to do on a 34 day marathon trip that may end up being a bus trip and not the expensive river boat trip they paid for. They decided to go first class from Chicago to London to Budapest which will be helpful on the jet lag, I think, and then on the return trip to Chicago from Paris or wherever.
jane
I certainly wish her the best. Thirty-four days is a loooong trip in my estimation! I'm glad they're going first class to and from Europe. That should help.
My cleaning girl is here today and we just finished cleaning out the 2 cabinets that are in there where stuff just gets put. All cleaned and organized now. I found a bunch of doggie stuff we don't use anymore, so will donate that to the shelter. Lots of other stuff to throw out.
I'm still sore today, but Sandra is going to help me organize my den with my newly painted bookcase. I am such a pack rat! I'm taking a break right now before we start on the den.
Jane, with all that rain, you better buy a rowboat! Wish you could send some here. North of Charlotte gets a lot, but so far, not us.
Sue, I do hope you can find Ginny's phone # and find out what's happening with her. I hope she is well. Good for Tim getting your lorapetalum trimmed. Ours needs it so bad too, but it will have to wait until the landscapers come at the end of the month.
Jeanne, I didn't know about your fall. You were definitely luck not to have a concussion with the head hit. My rearend and tailbone are hurting this morning, but my pain pill has helped. It's hard to realize we should never climb or do anything remotely dangerous anymore. I was sitting on my stool, so didn't think it was a problem. As my friend says, "Screw the Golden Years!"
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
I'm just back from running errands to the bank, tax preparer to ask a question about the new rules in the new law, and fill the car and grocery...and then WalMart for eggs our local store doesn't carry. [I HATE those cardboard egg containers. Here they look like they've been used a gazillion times and have broken egg stuff on them....just plain YUCKY. So, I go to WalMart to get eggs that don't look like the cartons have been sitting in the chicken coop for a month. ] Picky, huh!! :buck2:
It's gotten so humid out there...I'm glad to be home again.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy, although it's almost time for my lunch. I was slow in getting out of bed and after I ate breakfast, I took over an hour of reading time as I wanted to finish the book I'd started yesterday. Then I went outside and tried to dig out the last of the butterfly bush, but the roots are deep and I just gave up. Hopefully by the end of the week, I'll have them out of there. I'll be looking for something in the spring to plant in that space.
Jane, I have lots of old oak trees in my front and back yards and after every heavy rain with wind, I find branches down in both places. Usually the downed limbs are short enough that I can drag them down to the curb for the trash crew to pick up and carry away. However, Tim did pull a heavy one in my back yard to a place behind the azaleas and we're just going to leave it there to rot away. It's not laying on any of the azaleas and it's not hurting anything.
Jeanne, I was born in 1937 and was reading by the time I was 5 years old. I remember being the first to get the afternoon newspaper but my first memory of the war was when President Roosevelt came on the radio (I think it was a Sunday Afternoon) and said, "Today will live in infamy." I didn't know what infamy was, but realized it was very important as my grandmother started praying. I also remember the day the war ended as the church bells in our town started ringing and we put on our SS dresses and walked to town with our Grandma to pray with other friends.
Marilyn, I'm glad to hear that Ron has arranged a place for you to stay and I sincerely hope and pray that your daughter will at least be cordial if not welcoming. It's so difficult when family members can't let go of things that should be left in the past. Keep us posted. Is someone helping out with Keith while you are away?
Sharon, so far I haven't found my book with Ginny Ann's phone#. I'm not good at keeping things filed away in the same place, so it could be anywhere. She was not at all well the last time she posted and when I called her then. Her depression since her son died has really taken a toll on her spirit. If I find the phone # and am able to reach her, I'll let every Buddy know.
Mary, your dinner out with your Silver Sneakers instructor sounds like fun. I hope you didn't "labor" on Labor Day, but had a nice one. Did you see any of your girls this weekend?
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
I hope everybody had a good weekend - rainy or not.
Marilyn, glad you've gotten the family support from some, and that you have a place to stay. Hugs from all of us.
Sue, I hope you can get in touch with Ginny Ann.
Jeanne, glad you're back to checking in, and that you didn't seem to have any after-effects from your fall. Like Sharon said, anytime you hit your head is cause for concern. I was so lucky with my last fall, and am very conscious now about where I put my feet and maintaining my balance. The next time might not turn out so wel
Sharon, I hope you're feeling even better by now.
I think jane and Ray have the right idea - always be sure there's someone around when you do something where problems might happen.
I played duplicate last night - not too many people there because of the holiday, I guess. There were only 7 pairs. The hands were really strange, and many times I had less than 8 points. But we came in fourth and got a fraction of an MP. Today is a do-nothing/knitting day. Tomorrow I have to go the post office after swimming and get some stuff in the mail (taxes, packages, etc.) and maybe check on getting a new phone.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
I have been out of commisson for a few day with food poisoning . I saw my doctor this morning & he said that was it . Salsa is the cause .
Hello everyone...haven't posted in a few ....but not much going on in my world...we are getting rain...in some areas flooding...so it has cooled off some..the small monarch butterfly's are really thick...if you drive very far..they cover your windshield and front...have to daily wash them off....I was nominated to be on 3 committes at church...kinda wish I had not accepted....I've done that for years....my holiday weekend was cutting grass..and reading..it was very quite here...Alpiner...sorry to hear of your food poisioning..it can really make one sick......Im having a fruit plate for supper...cottage cheese...blueberries..peaches and bananas...good evening to all...Darlene
Good to see Alpiner and Darlene.
Sorry for the food poisoning, Alpiner....that's truly miserable.
Darlene...say cool and safe there in S. Texas!
jane
YEP, YEP,....QUACK, QUACK
The rain continues!!
We're about to take our friends to the airport for a very long day in the air....too long, I think, for 2 83 yr olds....
Cedar Rapids to Chicago to London to BudaPest...one after the other with a couple hours here and there in an airport.
She told Ray last night when they brought up some frig items that would spoil if left that she wished the trip were over. NOT a good way to start a very expensive 35 days in Europe!
Ray and I are going to get them to the airport and then spend the day in CR....lunch at our favorite place, some shopping, and a stop by the grocery we like for fish and other foods we can't get here in town.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm still in my nighty and need to get dressed. I have one more plant to dig up in my large front flower bed and I'd like to get it done before the rain starts here. I'm moving pretty slow this morning as I stayed up pretty late last night to finish a Baldacci mystery. I haven't found GinnyAnn's address yet, but will look again after I dig up that plant outside. We're supposed to get some rain due to the hurricane in the Gulf, but not as much as Mississippi or Louisiana.
Jane, I had to send a tax payment to the IRS yesterday--OUCH! My accountant sends me vouchers and pre-addressed envelopes so that I'll get them out in time. I'll have to send 2 more payments by January. That old saying about "Death and Taxes" is oh, so true!
Darlene, I understand about getting nominated for church committees and other jobs at church. Our C.E. director has asked me to teach 3-5 grade SS classes, but not every week, so I'm never sure when I'll have to teach. On Sunday she sent me to the class to "help" a teacher who usually has a partner. I really had nothing to do because there were only 6 children there. I did sit beside one little girl and help her with a project the class was working on. The teacher had us walk down 3 flights of stairs and then into the Sanctuary where she talked to the children about the Baptismal Font and a large carving of a cross over the pulpit. One of my now deceased friends made the carving years ago.
Alpiner, I'm sorry to hear about the food poisoning. I hope you're feeling better this morning. Check in again soon and let us know how you are.
Mary, my weekend was good--and Auburn won the first football game! I watched several other games on Saturday, too. South Carolina played a small state school in South Carolina--one of about 5 that are off shoots of the University--and won by a big margin. I know the other team was unhappy, but their school was paid, so that probably made things better!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Nothing much going on here today except to finish the organizing in the den that I started yesterday. My tailbone & bottom still hurt, so have to sit down very gently on a pillow. Otherwise fine.
Alpiner, I'm so sorry for your food poisoning. Was it from Salsa you kept too long in the fridge? Or at a restaurant? If the former, I probably need to throw out the last of a jar I have.
Daarlene, I don't understand what your 3 committee is, but sometimes you have to learn to say NO! When I was in Bluffton near Hilton Head, I swear that the pastor and his secretary had me on speed dial! Not up to that any more. If I can do something like covering the phone at the church or writing articles, I can do it, but not the more active stuff. The monarchs sound pretty, but wouldn't like them all over the car.
Sue, wouldn't it be easier to get the root up if you waited till after the rain? Try not to make a habit of reading so late or you will throw your whole body schedule off. John's sister did that. The sleep therapist I saw a couple years ago said to go to bed at the same time every night and get up at the same time and I really try to do that. (Except when I can't sleep). Hope you find Ginny's address or phone #.
Hi Mary, Marilyn, Joy and of course Ginny if she comes in. Sharon
Rain, rain, rain...we got friends to airport...and got some shopping done, and a good lunch...now home watching Chuck Todd.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've just finished eating breakfast and reading the paper. I have bridge today at Terri's at 12:30, so I'll get my shower and shampoo my hair shortly and am also planning a bit of paper work I need to get off my kitchen table. Olyne will pick me up about 12:20.
Yesterday I cut back shrubs that were hanging over my sidewalk. It's always something around here to keep things tidy. We had more rain last night, but I'm not sure how much. My rain gauge froze during an ice storm and I haven't replaced it.
I'm still looking for GinnyAnn's address. I'll let you know when I find it.
Sue
NO RAIN....yet. AND a cool front came through and it's fall weather....in the 60's. It's breathing time again without AC.
This prednisone is really doing a number on my sleeping....got about 4 hours last night...and I'm a need 9 hours person.
I'm glad we have no place we have to be or people we have to entertain. Maybe go out just for supper with other Friday night couple...but no desserts after. Sounds perfect to me!
jane
Jane, I'm sorry about your sleep problems. As you know, I can relate. Glad you're having some cooler weather anyway.
Sue, have a good time at bridge. Hope you got your bushes trimmed. If it were me, I'd definitely hire someone to come in and take care of all of that.
It's still 90 degrees here and high humidity! No rain yet but supposed to get some next week. We'll see.
I'm still hurting when I sit down. I hope it goes away soon. I'm off to the grocery soon.
I finally got the global # for Abbot who connected me with the spinal stimulator people who called me back, and I finally have an appt for next Wed for tweaking. I guess Abbott bought out St Jude and let my liaison guy go, so that was the problem. Always something. Have a nice day everyone. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast, showered and dressed, and waiting for Tim to show up for our Friday trip to the library, Kroger shopping, and lunch out. He often visits yard/estate sales prior to picking me up. He often finds things he can either save for his annual sale or some which he can sell online. Friday/Saturday are the big yard/estate sale days here.
I have one library book which I haven't finished and one I haven't even started. Tim has encouraged me to get more than I was choosing as I'm often stuck with having to reread some of the favorites in my own collection.
Sharon, I had a good time at bridge, but got lousy cards and didn't play them well, so ended up with a quarter as low lady on the totem pole. I enjoy this group so much--and all except Terri are church friends. Terri is our lone Catholic. She's a dear friend and is also in my Wednesday bridge group. We played at her home yesterday. Good luck with the appointment next week. I sure hope it helps.
Jane, I'm still looking for GinnyAnn's address. When I find it, I'll let you and the other Buddies know. It's hard to believe you have a 60* temperature this morning. We're going to be in the mid 90's again today!
It's only 9:30 here now and I am still reading a 500 page novel I started 2 days ago. I didn't read much yesterday until about 9:00 p.m. and still have at least another 100 pages to go. It's a complicated plot with 2 adversarial heroes and I'd like to finish it this afternoon.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning, Gals. This week is a sectional bridge tournament in Charlotte, so John and Situ are playing together. They got 4 pts yesterday. He left about 9:15 today but will be home by 7:30. Last night was 11:15, so I didn't have to cook. I've cleaned up the kitchen and loaded the DW and put a load in the washer. I hope to find the energy to go to the FC this afternoon.
Sue, I'm glad you had fun at bridge even if you were the big quarter winner! I definitely would check out an excess of books rather than having to re read others. I usually donate books once I've read them.
I talked to Jonathan last night and he said Leyton is loving first grade at his STEM school. Sure hope it continues.
It continues hot and humid here but supposed to have rain and a little cooler weather over the weekend. I hope so.
Jane, I hope you are still enjoying cool weather and that you slept last night. Have you thought of taking a Melatonin?
Mary, what's going on with you besides knitting?
Hi to all. Have a blessed day. Sharon
It's delightfully cool and no rain here...but cloudy. Temps are very fall-like and no humidity. You can actually walk outside and breathe! The leaves are changing and the walnut leaves are falling like mad.
We just finished a walk to town.
I was up again at 4:30 am....so I'll be one tired little puppy by nighttime. We're just meeting one couple at the golf club tonight and then home. The local football team is on tv tonight and our John, the 90 yr old...goes to all the home games, and will be glued to his tv tonight.
jane
I don't remember if I posted this or not , so scroll on by if I have . I have been out of sync the past week after I had food poisoning on Sunday . I stayed home from church & was glad I did ! It was the intestinal form . I saw the doctor on Tuesday & he confirmed that was what I had . He asked me what I had been eating & it seems it was salsa I bought at the store , there was a bit left in the container & it must have been the culprit . I haven't felt like eating & when I do its usually toast with peanut butter .
Alpiner...I think that's your body saying "be good to me for a bit" while it heals from the food poisoning. I think it needs more time, too, as we get older.
We're getting some things done, but my "steam" is wearing out. I don't know if we'll get the big freezer in the garage cleaned out and defrosted today or not. I did the one for my fridge this morning, so that's all nicer looking and organized.
jane
Yuck, alpiner. I hope you're better by now.
Glad you can get all that reading done, Sue. Keep getting lots of books. The library is thrilled to have the circulation numbers. I used to read like that, but just lost that abilitiy about 12-15 years ago. I always have a book with me (e-book), but usually only read now when I'm waiting for an appointment or if I'm eating alone. Sighhhh!
jane, sorry about the sleep disturbance. How much longer will you be on the prednisone? I wish we had temps in the 60s and low humidity. It's still near 90 here with the humidity to go along with it. Defrosting the freezer was one of the jobs John took over after he retired. He used to hook up the vacuum cleaner, blowing instead of inhaling, so it worked faster. Nasty job!
Sharon, is your back recovering? I know how you feel about waiting for the doctor visit.
Darlene, I know you'll be glad to have some cooler temps, too.
My bridge partner had to cancel for this afternoon - so no bridge for me until Monday evening.
Oh, well - I'll probably finish the hat I'm working on and start something else.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Mary, my back is about the same as always--painful, but I think my bruised bottom is getting better. It was really sore since Monday when I fell off the stool. Did you finish the baby blanket? I would go nuts trying to knit as much as you do. I have just never liked handwork. I read a lot, but if there is something interesting on TV in the evening, I'll watch that instead. I'm currently reading THE LONGEST RIDE by Nicholas Sparks. Interesting and different. I'll tell you the verdict when I finish reading it.
Alpiner, stick to the bland foods for a while and take a probiotic as well.
Jane, 4 1/2 hrs sleep just isn't enough. I do hope you can go off the meds soon or that you will take Melatonin. Lucky you on the cool, dry weather. We're steamy here.
I have dinner in the crockpot, a new recipe called cracked chicken. I hope it is good. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but you can use breasts too. Then you put cream cheese on top and then sprinkle with Ranch dressing mix. It can be shredded like BarBQ and put on buns. Not sure if we'll do that.
Our Marilyn is going through a rough time now. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Sharon
Sharon, I watch TV in the evenings, but can't watch without something in my hands. I know that handwork definitely isn't for everybody. I did finish the blanket. I love doing the things for small children. I wish I could get more reading done. I've thought of doing audio-books while I knit, but I really don't like the idea of being read to.
Love those skinless, boneless chicken thighs!
Well I didn't go to Ca. My plans were all made and cancelled the same day. My daughter decided to be the one in control and stated that I was not to be there before or after his death., He is still living although under the influence of heavy pain meds. He is on a Diladid drip and asleep all the time. Ron spent last night with him and has gone now to get some sleep. He has kept me up to date every few hours all week. Next time he is alone in the room with Roger he will call me, put the phone on speaker and next to Roger's ear so I can say a few words to him without the rest of the family knowing or interferring.I just want to tell him I love him and reassure him taht it is OK to leave if he is ready to go.
I am hoping maybe I can go for the funeral if I can find someone to make sure that Keith gets meals. I don't trust him to try to cook. He doesn't remember how anyway. I wouldn't want him to get burned on the glass cook top or start a fire in the Microwave. I will just have to wait and see.
Gilbert gave me some great advice when he said "don't let them see you sweat" "don't sweat the small stuff" Being a Hospice volunteer I am aware that there is a great group of Greif counselors available if I need them.
I do hope you will be able to say the important things to Roger that you want to. I'm glad Ron is keeping you up to date. You're right about it being dangerous for Keith to try to cook. It must be so hard to watch him go down hill, especially with your son at death's door. I'm glad that you're aware of hospice grief counselling. John was a volunteer in HH and had nothing but good things to say about Hospice. Hang in there. You're in our prayers. Sharon
Marilyn. So hard reading what you are going through. Why do families make things so Hard. Special at time like these.
Was 101 here yesterday. Today storming and only 70 deg. Dropped off my car yesterday to be checked and so far they have not called me. Its 4:30 and they close at five. It is a 15 min. walk to get down to them. Doubt I could do it in this storm. If I need it it should be sitting on the outside and I can go and use it then take it back to them Monday. Can't see the need to go anyplace.
Hope some can have a nice weekend. Many states still having so much rain.. Half of my GD Village in Connecticut is without power. Maybe it is getting fixed now. They have a big converter that takes care of their home. Gets a lot of use.....
SharonE The salsa was less than a week old & I finished of the last bit . Son had eaten some but he had no problem with it .
http://www.rojossalsa.com/
Alpiner...I wonder what in the salsa went bad...and to make you so sick.
Jeanne...it’s wonderfully cool here...in mid 50s just now when I got the paper from the porch...and low humidity. You can actually breathe outside.
Marilyn...all you can do is work with what you’re allowed with Carol and Roger. It sounds as if K shouldn’t be home alone. That has to be a constant stress for you, too.
Mary....I, too, prefer knitting the baby caps or socks rather than big projects. The arthritis in my hands and the heat have kept me away from the needles. Maybe this cooler weather will get me back to finishing up a pair of socks for Ray.
Sharon...any word on new landscaping to meet your HOA rules?
Sue....I often reread favorites when I hit a bad patch with other authors.
Hi to Joy, Darlene, GinnyAnn
Jane
Jeanne, your temps are terrible. Hope you get your car back soon.
Jane, I know you are loving the cooler temps. The HOA compliance committee meets next Wed and they should let us know immediately afterwards. However, the landscaper can't get here till the end of the month. Very few books do I like to reread, so don't keep them around.
I'm about ready to go to the FC. I'm still hurting on my right hip that I fell on, but maybe working out will help it to dissipate. Thank God for Tylenol and Tramadol!
I just finished reading the SS lesson for tomorrow. The SS lessons cover the entire Bible in 7 years, so this month we are beginning again with Genesis. It's interesting to read the different takes on it.
John earned 4 pts day before yesterday and 7 silver yesterday. He and Situ are really a good team. I hope they do as well today. He should reach Sapphire Life Master sometime this year, but he says it is unlikely he will go any higher because of the large # of pts needed for the next level + his age. Still considering he only started duplicate at age 68 or so, he's done wonderfully.
HOA just sent a different rep out to look at the back. She said she saw no reason it wouldn't be approved.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon...Hurrah for probably getting OK on landscaping.
I agree on the tylenol and tramadol. I don't know what I'd do without them when things are really hurting.
Weather here to stabilize this next week...rain out of the forecast and then steadily increasing temps...so I'm enjoying this cool 60s.
jane
Good morning...my little area here is flooding...in places..10 inches and it's still raining...one highway closed...rivers overflowing...glad I don't have to go any where...reading and eating on my today's agenda...I like to cook /bake when it's raining...and temp is A rain cooled 65.......love it...
.have a great weekend Darlene
Sounds like our temps here, Darlene....and our flooding situation some places. Thank heavens for some days now that are rain free and the rivers and creeks have a chance to recover.
jane
My son is gone. His spirit left his earthly body at 10:30 last night. No service is planned he will be cremated.
Marilyn...I'm sorry for your loss. I know it doesn't help the hurt, but he is now at peace and without pain.
Marilyn, my heart aches for your loss - as I know yours is breaking. I hope you got to let him hear your voice telling him how you love him. I know he heard you.
Marlyin...prayers and hugs.....Darlene
Mary I didn't get to talk to him.
Oh, Marilyn, I'm so sorry. Like others have said, your loss must be devastating for you, but know that you have our prayers and thoughts. Parents definitely shouldn't outlive any of their children. Big cyber hugs.
I just came back from the FC. After I finished my workout, I went upstairs to the walking track. The Art Club had a show hung on the walls up there. Mary you would really have enjoyed it. Are you by any chance familiar with Larry Knabel? He had some fantastic work displayed. He lives here, but was a professional in NYC. Some of the works he had displayed were for sale for 3 or 4,000 dollars and I could see why. There were 2 or 3 other artists displayed, but he was the best. It really made my day. I love good art. I don't know if any of the rest of you other than Mary are into art or not, but I think you would have all enjoyed it. It wasn't abstract.
just had to come in and tell about that. Sharon
What a nice experience, Sharon...I do enjoy seeing the work of local artists. I love some abstract and landscapes, mostly.
Those unexpected experiences are the most fun, I think.
I've completed the bed change, the laundry, and a walk...and so I've taken the rest of the day off. Thank heavens, our yard guy came. I was headed out with a big sweeping broom to clean the sidewalk of those &^%$ walnuts that make such a mess. Here was Matt, raking them all up...and I put my broom away and went for my walk. Love that yard guy!!
As some of you know, I'm a true-born Ohioan...football is in my blood. So...I'm watching all kinds of games today and tomorrow the pros start. I hate the injuries, though.
jane
We have lots of OSU fans here that bleed crimson & cream! Flags always fly on game day. IU isn't a very good football school, so we ignore it in football season, but basketball season is another thing all together! We moved to Bloomington in 1970 when Bobby Knight came and won the NCAA several times before he got weird. But we've been fans ever since. I was getting my Masters there at the time. (I did go on OSU"s French study program in Lyon for my final credits in 1974 though.)
Glad your landscaper came and is so good. Ours broke a ceramic frog that was on a table on our patio and also messed up the sillcock. Going to have to call the office on Monday.
It's 1:45 and I'm still awake. I'm going to be great at church tomorrow. Thank goodness I'm not teaching. Sharon
Good early afternoon, Buddies. I "taught" the 3/4/5 grade SS class this morning--except the C.E. director stayed in the class and took over. I could have been in my own SS class and enjoying my friends! There were only 4 girls there this morning.
Church was nice--a large crowd as the AU football game was at night and many Alums probably stayed overnight with friends or at a motel. Our female head pastor (she and her hubby who is also a pastor are a team) preached today. She always does a good job and I enjoyed her sermon. This afternoon I am supposed to go to a Women's "Gathering". It's the kick off event where we will get our study books for the year. Our new pastor who is in charge of AU student activities will lead the first lesson. Olyne can't pick me up for the meeting so I need to call someone who is going to the church who lives near me. It will probably be Ethel, but I know she is eating lunch at BK and may just sit over there with friends until time for the Gathering.
Not much else to report. I'm going to read until time to leave for the meeting.
Marilyn, I am so sorry about your son. I know you must be heart broken, but your faith will carry you through this. I'm especially sorry about your daughter's attitude. I know it must be VERY painful. Thoughts and prayers for you from here.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. I did make it to church and SS and haven't gone to sleep yet, but close. Brian called a bit ago and we had a nice long talk. John is, of course, playing bridge, the last day of the tournament. I hope he does as well as he has so far this week. He has earned 16 silver points! And felt he played badly yesterday!!
Not much else going on here Hi to everyone. Sharon
Finely the rains have stopped. So cold today. Was tempted to turn the furnace on but I just used a heater. Like to get the furnace winterized first. Feels like fall. Such crazy weather.
I am now getting where my fingers are beginning to pain when we have cold,wet weather. Use to be just my thumbs.
Marilyn. Sad to hear of your son's passing. Wish it could have brought you family together for it. But he will be at peace now.
Marilyn: I feel for you as I just went through the death of my oldest daughter (in her
60's) who had been SUFFERING for almost a year with an i..ncureable (sp) disease.
(vasilitis) .
Joy
Blessing to you and for you Joy. No mother should have to go through this.
The medical name for the disease is Churg-Strauss-Syndrome.
Bet you never heard of it , as I did not.
Joy
Our daughter lost both of her sons , youngest passed 5 years ago & her oldest son a year ago . Every year she she remembered the youngest son's passing & probably had a nervous break down . The boys (men) were very close & the oldest drank himself to death mourning his brother . Our daughter was by his bed side every day until he died . This year she started drinking , I got a pm from her husband on facebook telling me she was passed out drunk on the bed & maybe I could talk with her , he had disabled her car . . I was recovering from food poisoning but called & left a message on her cellphone to please call us , we were concerned . She called & Norm talked with her . She said she was going to the doctor the next day & she did . Blood work was done & her potassium was extremely low . The doctor gave her a prescription for some pills & a shot . She is to have more lab work done tomorrow . Praying her heart wasn't affected . She needs help badly & is getting counseling . Her husband is a gem !
Joy and Marilyn, prayers from here for both of you. I am so sorry for your loss. Bless you both.
Sharon, I know you enjoyed the phone call from Brian. Has he retired from his service (was it Air Force?). Bill usually calls me on Friday afternoon on his way home from work and it's nice to hear from him. Jon and/or Stacie try to call me every week or two also. I'm going to the beach with Jon and Stacie over Thanksgiving--so am looking forward to that visit. Jon will drive up here to pick me up and we'll meet Stacie, Alex, and Nic at the beach.
Jeanne, it's hard to imagine such wintry weather up there. We're still having high's in the 90's most days down here in Alabama. I'm trying to get outside to do a bit of yard work each day before it gets too hot.
Alpiner, I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter's problems. I have added you and her to my prayer list and hope that the pills and shot bring her out of this--as well as the counseling. Please keep us posted.
I'm not expecting Tim this morning. He came by and did some work under my house on Sunday while I was out at the Circle Gathering meeting. He left me a note and told me he'd try to get here tomorrow. We have our usual library, lunch, Kroger date set up for Friday. We've had a lot of rain and I'm assuming the work he did was related to that. My home is on a slope and rain water runs right down to the basement area.
Jane, I found my old Christmas lists and will look for GinnyAnn's address this afternoon. I'll let you know what it is when I find it.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Alpiner, I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter's (and your) loss and her depression & drinking. I hope the Dr can help her back to normal health and mental health. Although losing 2 sons would send anyone into a deep depression.
Joy, I never heard of that disease either. I hope you are able to work through your grief. Fortunately, your other girls are there to help you, and I also know you have a strong faith to support you. Like Sue said, both you and Marilyn are in our prayers.
Sue, Brian retired a year ago in July after 25 yrs and as a full Colonel. They are now living in southern IL near St. Louis and Scott AFB. He is working under contract with one of the big aviation companies on a project at Scott. Unfortunately, he doesn't call too often, maybe once a month, but he knows the girls call frequently and of course, I still have John. We are in the high 80's now and expect to get lots of rain and wind from Florence Th & Fri at least. Hopefully, that's all. Our electric lines are underground and we have no big trees around to threaten our house.
I never did nap yesterday, so I slept like the dead last night. I hope Jane got some sleep too.
John was a counter of church monies this morning and isn't playing bridge today. Situ has decided he needs to take care of his wife now (gum problems or something) and so won't be playing any time soon. Of course that is a bummer for John. I hope Situ's wife recovers soon.
I did 2 loads of laundry yesterday and have one in today. Nothing else much that I need to do today. Oops, I just remembered our first Book Club of the Fall is tonight. Hi to all. Sharon
alpiner, I'm so sorry about the loss of your grandsons and your daughter's problems dealing with it.
Our group is having some devastating losses of those young people. We all need to hold our friends and loved ones close and tell them frequently how much they mean to us.
Dear love to all my Buddies!
Joy, Marilyn, Alpiner and Daughter....we here hold you all in our LIGHT and hope that the hurt and grief and devastation becomes ever less overwhelming.
jane
It is so hard for a mother to process a child's demise, I am sure having a difficult time. I fell last Thursday and hurt my right hand then I fell today and skinned my right elbow.Not paying attention where ti am putting my feet.
I am not going to continue with the PT I have to pay $35 out of pocket every time I go and I just can't afford to spend 540$ for 8 weeks of therapy when I only get 68$ per month. that is more than my payments to my credit card which I am m,aking double payments on to get it paid off before we go to Hawaii next year. That is the copay with my medicare advantage plan
Those co-pays sure do add up, Marilyn. I think you'll find it takes a long time to come to terms with the death of a child. My sister, after 9 years since the loss of her oldest at 46 to a brain tumor, is still sometimes just coping day to day.
It looks like another beautiful day here...and then the heat of summer and humidity to return Thurs through the weekend. This break has been wonderful, though.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. We had a big rainstorm here about 4:00 yesterday afternoon. It was a "gully washer". However, it didn't last long. I'll have to mow the back yard grass again when everything dries off. My cleaning ladies were here this morning and everything is tidy and cleaned up, so not much to do inside the house.
Marilyn, how hard it must be to come to terms with the death of a child. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you are a "prayer" and that you know your son has gone to be with God, but it still hurts and will for a long time. Just know that we Buddies all send love and support for this sad time in your life.
Jane, I found the box with my Christmas card list and hope to find GinnyAnn's address in there today. I'll let you know what it is if it's in there. Last Christmas I didn't send out many cards and may not again this year.
Joy and Alpiner and daughter, I'm praying for you and your families, too.
Have a pleasant day, Every Buddy. I hope no one is in danger of the storm threatening the Eastern Coast line.
Sue
We will get rain and wind from Florence, but hopefully moderately with no damage. I had to go see the vampires at 10:00 this morning, so I went ahead and filled up my car with gas and stopped by the grocery for some things. I use my distilled water bottles to fill up with tap water, so I don't need to buy any, but I did buy some sandwich meat and cheese and a few other things just in case the power goes out. We are far enough inland that I don't expect problems, but one never knows.
Marilyn, Joy, and Alpiner, my heart goes out to you. It must be the worst thing in the world to experience, but know that God has them now and that they are no longer in pain. A big cyber hug for all of you.
Marilyn, you have to start paying attention to where you're walking. You can't afford to really hurt yourself. I'm sorry your insurance pays so little. It must be hard.
Jane, I'm sorry you're getting more heat next week. I hope the hurricane clears the heat and humidity out of here, but I doubt it will.
Sue, I'm glad your gals came today and that the rain storm was fairly short. We got some last night too and supposed to get some today, but one never knows in this location.
I hope it is a good day for everyone. Sharon
Sharon...glad you’re outside the storm target area, but good to be prepared.
I also had to visit the vampires this morning, and the hospital was crazy busy. The registering person said two orthopedic, one podiatrist, and a urologist were all in the speciality clinic today, so lots of “customers†for them. These docs come up from the Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque,and Iowa City clinics and have office hours here.
I’m off in 15 minutes for my haircut.
Right now, I’m on my screened porch, enjoying the breeze and watching the birds dart around. They are really chatting up a storm, too.
Nothing exciting here today. Our SC grands are hunkering down, waiting for Florence.
The warnings have been called off for Bluffton, but (so far) the Charleston folks are staying put.
However, we're due to be near the NC coast just south of Norfolk in ten days, so we're all watching carefully. And starting to think about possible alternative plans, if necessary.
Good Morning, Buddies.
Another beautiful day here, and I'm looking forward to bridge and lunch out today. Hard combination to beat.
That hurricane Florence sure looks like bad news for so many people. I hope all "our" extended family...Mary's in Charleston and area, our Sharon in the Carolinas, etc. get through it without damage or fright.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm still in PJ's and will shower shortly. I've read the paper and cleaned up the kitchen. I have the grocery ads on my kitchen table and will start on my Friday's list after I shower and dress for bridge. I'm reading a Dewey Lambdin Naval novel from the 1800's and hope to finish it today. A bridge sub who is playing today will pick me up to go to Olyne's. Marilyn lives fairly close to my neighborhood.
I have hopes, too, that "our" extended family will be safe from damage from the storm. It looks like a doozy! The pictures on TV of all the fleeing families is very frightening. I do hope that people don't stay home and try to ride it out as it looks like a monster storm.
Stay safe, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sun out, temp--high of 89, low of 72 with possibility of scattered storms. Should be a nice day.
JOY
We had some rain last night and it was in the 70's this morning when I left for my back tweak appt. Bumper to bumper traffic all the way there. Since my appt was at 9:00, it was probably the usual AM rush hour, but I sure hated it. No problem coming home. I got a new gal to work on me and she seemed good although, I may have to dial the intensity down a number. It takes a while to adjust to a new setting.
As to the hurricane, it now looks like it will go a little south of us, which is bad news. Originally it was supposed to be across NC and above Charlotte. They say you get more wind from the right side of the storm. Whoopee! We're bringing everything in, I've shopped and have bottled tap water, candles and flashlights. So I guess I am as prepared as I can be. We don't plan to leave. I hope that's not a mistake, but I don't know anyone else who is either. Mary, I hope your family is safe and that your NC plans will proceed as planned, however, I have my doubts on that.
Jane, hope you have good cards and lunch today. Nice that all the specialists come in to your town.
Joy, I'm sure you're glad to just be reading about the hurricanes for a change and not worrying about it, although you are pretty far inland, I think from NO.
Sue, sounds like you're organized in getting your shopping list ready for Friday. Hope your bridge is good today. I'm reading FATAL by ? Palmer. It's a medical thriller. This is the 3rd book, I've read of his. Pretty good. My last book that I read before this was THE LONGEST RIDE by Nicolas Sparks. It was really good and set in NC as most of his are.
Nothing on tap except that I may make a tuna pasta salad to have if we lose power. I think I will also boil some eggs to have on hand. Have a good day. Sharon
My sister in law is in Wilmington NC and I keep seeing pad reports for that area. They do;'t plan on leaving.
Not much new here, I've been for a walk with fr3eckles, Vacuumed the house , went to the bank, and this afternoon I have to attend a meeting at Hospice re: my patient. It is the regular monthly meeting that the volunteers attend to her all the reports on our patients from the staffMy hand is still a bit swollen and my wrist still hurts a bit but I am doing fine and will not go have it X-rayed. U got the bill yesterday from the Ortho Dr. and I am not happy with what my share of the bill is. I will be changing to a Medicare supplement plan soon.
Marilyn...hope you can find a better supplement.
Difficult night here...waiting for tramadol to click in.
I talked to one of the new bridge ladies yesterday. She’d had a double mastectomy four years ago. She’d had implants done...and said she’d had 5 surgeries because of those, infections, etc. I was glad I hadn’t opted for that for me. I don’t know how I could have handled that while teaching at the same time. Working and chemo were a bad enough combo for me.
Time to try and get more sleep.
Sharon: I am in Baton Rouge, north of New Orleans about 100 miles.
Joy
Good morning, Buddies. I'm waiting for a volunteer to come by to take me to my bank. She called and will be here about 10:00. I've never met her, but she is one of many of the volunteers who belong to "Seniors and Friends" which is designed to help those of us who pay an annual fee for drivers to take us to appointments, etc. Some even take others grocery shopping. Tim and I have a standing lunch date, library visit, and Kroger stop every Friday, so I don't ask for many rides.
It's going to be another scorcher here today with perhaps some rain later this afternoon.
Jane, I'm with you on the no breast replacement. I did have my lymph glands removed under my right arm, but no problems with that. My cancer was small and visible so was removed long ago. I still have mammos and visits to a cancer center annually but have been doing well all these years.
Sharon, the hurricane warnings look bad, but hopefully you'll be spared any heavy damage. The last report I saw last night looks like it'll mostly affect North Carolina, but those things sometimes fool the forecasters. Thoughts and prayers for all in N.C. and S. C.
Marilyn, I hope your day is a good one. I know you've had a tough time lately with the death of your son. Good luck with getting a good Medicare supplement plan.
Has anyone read The Miniaturist? PBS had a showing this past week of that book and it was pretty depressing, but I think I'll look for the book when we go to the library tomorrow. I found an old list from my book club of several years ago and that book was on the list. It was during the time I was in the hospital following my fall so I missed that selection.
Jane, I'm still digging around to find Ginnyann's address. I'll let you know when I find it.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
It's looking like the southern part of the NC coast and the upper SC coast is going to get the worst of Florence. I've just heard from the Charleston grandson that that area is most concerned about the rain and flooding. He says they have "battened down" their house (which is on stilts) as much as possible, and will be staying with friends on higher ground until the worst of it is over. It looks like the area where we are planning to go (just south of Norfolk VA) is being spared the worst of things - so I hope that will be okay by the end of next week.
Sharon, I hope you don't get too much rain, but glad you've gotten prepared in any case.
Sue, we're still having temps around 90, too. I hope that will be over before too much longer.
Lots of love and hugs to all the Buddies, and to Marilyn, Joy, and alpiner, especially.
Mary, prayers for your grandson and family. Charleston floods easily and quickly. The storm is now predicted to take a left turn farther south in SC, so hopefully we will be spared any damage.
Marilyn, I can't believe your sil is staying in Wilmington with a direct hit predicted, but maybe she is on higher ground and a safer location. I'm sorry your hand and wrist are still hurting, but I do hope you can get a MC supplement that will lower your co-pays. Our supplement is an F and costs about $200 a mo, but it picks up everything MC doesn't. With all my health problems, it's paid for itself many times over.
Jane, my older daughter couldn't understand why I didn't have breast reconstruction, but there was no way I was going to opt for elective surgery after nearly a year of surgery & treatments, especially when I can use a silicon prosthesis in my bra. I hope your tramadol is working by now. Did you sleep last night?
John's playing bridge today at the Lake House here so he doesn't have to deal with all the traffic. It was awful yesterday.
As soon as I see the wind picking up, I will go out and bring in the hummer feeders and the bird feeders, but thely are still feeding, so hate to take them down.
Sue, hope you get your banking taken care of. I do all except the ATM on line. I don't use my phone for checks or banking though because the hacking danger is so high.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon...not a good night and tramadol isn't kicking in, even after more an hour ago. So...not getting much done here. Thank heavens, my gal is here that cleans for me every two weeks.
Mary...hope all works for your trip later on and family in Charleston are safe.
Sue...it's great you have that service available. There's nothing like that here, and no public transportation...taxi, etc.
Joy...Baton Rouge was such a beautiful city. My husband loved that museum, and, of course, we went by LSU to see the Tiger.
:)
I am thinking about plan F. United Healthcare. I think the part D is extra. It will only be for me.
Marilyn....that's what we've had for the last 12 years or so, and we've been pleased. We also each have a Plan D, but separate companies. Ray's is also AARP UnitedHealthcare and mine is BC/BS. That supplement has been recognized everywhere we've needed medical care...here at home, at the Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in Texas, Alabama, Montana, etc.
It's a nice morning here, and I got these creaky joints out for a walk, so that's done! Laundry was finished up yesterday, so I think today, I'll start moving some clothes around....next week, it's back to fall, so I can move some real summery things out of my main closet and into the "office" closet. It's not quite turtleneck weather yet, but it won't be long.
I hope Sharon is still not in path of Florence and you all have a peaceful and safe weekend.
jane
Jane, glad you were feeling well enough to walk. Wish it was time to change out clothes here, but it'll probably be another month or 6 weeks. Thanks for thinking of us. Yes, we are to get 30-50 mph gusts + 6-10" if rain. Flash flood warnings out for the area. I don't think we'll have a problem, but we haven't been through this before. It is relatively nice out today, just a little wind. Sat & Sun will be the big days. If I don't post, it could be because I've lost power.
Marilyn, Plan F takes care of everything. Mine is BC/BS and is through my Retired Teacher's assn. I pay about $15 a month for part D from Cigna. Most of my meds are generic, so I don't pay much more--maybe $500/yr, but I take a lot of meds. Go to Medicare.com and they have a place where you can see all the plans and put in health problems and meds. I'm not sure how old you are, but if you are 65, I recommend you get part D because if you decide you need it later and haven't had it, you pay a penalty for every month you haven't had it. John didn't take it out, but until the glaucoma meds about 3 yrs ago, he didn't take any RX. So
My keyboard stopped working so didn't finish what I was saying. But a reboot worked. Anyway John was ahead of the game because of being so healthy. You will have to evaluate that. Even if you don't take many meds, $15/month would ensure that any expensive drugs in the future would be covered. You can always change to a more comprehensive policy if you have already had a MC D.
All for now. Just weather watching! Sharon
Still watching Florence. I hope you don't have too many problems, Sharon.
Good luck with the insurance decisions, Marilyn. I had to make those a number of years ago, and have been satisfied with the choices I made.
Duplicate again this afternoon. After coming in last on Monday, we managed a second (66+%) today.
You just never know. Two of the opposing pairs did play extremely slowly, which had me chomping at the bit - not too obviously I hope.
Nothing planned for the weekend, but since it looks like our trip will be a "go", I'll start thinking about what I'm going to take.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Thanks, Mary. Me too. The wind is getting more gusty and the rain is supposed to start in about an hour. Congrats on the 2nd place. 66% is a great score. I've been helping John with some computer stuff related to his cruise. Not much else going on. Everything brought in from outside. I just hope that's sufficient and hope that some of the tall trees by the edge of the golf course behind our garden don't fall. Of course our garden trees are big enough to keep the others from hitting the house.
I have one crazy concern for the next 2 days--will Bunny go outside in the rain and wind to do her business. I'll probably have to put a couple leashes on her so that she can get off the patio and I can stay inside. :D She normally goes out when it rains, but this is going to be so heavy and so much wind, she may not want to. If not, I'll put her in the sunroom on the tile until she decides to go out or do it there.
Anyway, I just hope we don't lose electricity. I can cope with the rest other than flooding into the house. I just wouldn't live in a beach town unless there was a high hill and I had a generator.
Hope you all have a good weekend and that all your friends and relatives on the coast stay safe. Sharon
I found out tyhat the COPD disqualifies me for any supplement plan, So I will have to go with an Advantage plan. That sucks.
Marilyn >:( :( :'(
Sharon...I think you're getting a big discount going through your teacher's retirement for your insurance. We pay much more than $15 each for Plan D...$84.50 monthly for Ray and 37.50 for me...and I have a $400 deductible and that's BC/BS for me The insurance costs, even through the same company, vary greatly by state, too, I'm told. Ray also has some expensive meds that put him in the "hold" quickly, so, even with insurance he can pay over $200 monthly for one of his drugs.
When I look at the costs of my meds if I didn't have a Plan D, I gasp. Prescription drug prices are totally out of control and obscene in this country...and our politicans do nothing but collect $$$ from the pharmas. Sorry...yes, political, but it really gets me stirred up.
Beautiful morning here. And the weatherguessers changed the forecast....hot and humid all next week...until maybe Friday. You just can't trust those weatherguessers. :idiot2: :2funny:
We're both feeling better this morning...Ray's been to the Farmer's Market, and I need to get out and get my walk in before it the temps go up and humidity comes in.
Have a great weekend.
jane
jane, I certainly agree with your views on drug prices. I pay over $100/month copay for one of my meds - and I cringe in horror to think of what they might charge without insurance. Plus I have two "maintenance meds" (one for blood pressure!), both generic, that my plan will no longer let me by on a 90-day basis. The cost is minimal, but it's the principle - I think they do it just so they can get another copay out of a basically inexpensive medication. Sorry - I'll shut up now.
You are SO RIGHT!
I did my walk, thinking it was still cool enough out. It was...for the first 1/2 and then the heat and humidity started getting to me, so I cut the walk short by a block or so and headed home. My philosophy is "something is better than nothing" when it comes to exercise...or dusting....or vacuuming...or whatever. :coolsmiley:
I hope Sharon and others who look in here who live in the Carolinas are safe and suffer no damage from Florence.
Those gas explosions north of Boston are sure scary. What on earth happened, I wonder. They said something about pipes being over pressurized. YIKES!! The insurance and lawsuits from that will be keeping the courts busy for years, I'd guess.
I hear the dryer calling my name.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. Nothing but football on the agenda here today. I'm not feeling up to par this morning--a bit of an upset tummy--so am not going to do much today. I think my left over BLT from lunch should have been thrown away, but I ate it and now I'm sorry.
Sharon, I'm keeping my fingers crossed and prayers for your safety during the storm. It's a scary thing to know it's coming and nothing to do about it except batten down the hatches and pray. Will there be a shelter open at your facility?
Marilyn, I hope you can find an advantage plan that will be affordable and will meet your needs. It's scary when you don't know if you'll have enough coverage.
Jane, I agree that the congress is in cahoots with the pharma companies. I think because they get breaks on their medical needs that they forget the rest of us--and probably take kick backs in the form of "donations" from those companies. I do have one advantage as Bob paid into "Tri-care for Life" before he died so that my co-pays are more affordable--but still too high IMHO!
Not much else except football going on today. AU plays LSU here this afternoon. I'll watch the game and probably read most of the day. Stay safe if the storm is "looking" at you. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
So far, so good here. It is raining off and on lightly and blowing some, but nothing extreme yet. I have all containers full of water, the tub full of water for flushing the toilets, I've planned at least 4 meals that don't need to be cooked. (I cooked macaroni & some hard-boiled eggs for tuna salad last night, but won't make it yet. I also cooked hamburger w/taco seasoning for a taco salad and I have some smoked salmon for a salmon salad. There's some cooked chicken breast frozen up and then after that, I have sliced beef & cheese for sandwiches and some cottage cheese and pineapple. That's about it. I probably won't need any of the preps I made, but I sleep easier having made them. I've got a load of undies in the washer now & hope I will be able to get those done & dried. Anything else that needs to be washed can wait.
As for the drug prices, you all are so right and I agree with the political comments too. Since John doesn't have MC D, he has to pay for his glaucoma drops which are over $300! He now gets them from Planet Drugs in Canada online, same thing, has kept his pressure stable, etc and they cost less than half!
Marilyn, I'm not surprised at being turned down by the ins companies on the supplement. A few years ago, I checked to see if I could get lower prices on mine because the rates were going up--no dice because of my CHF, but the one I had had to keep me because it was connected to my pension, so I stayed put. I don't know much about the Advantage policies and whether there is a difference among them or not. Do some research.
Sue, Enjoy your football. Hope AU wins.
Jane, good for you getting your walk in early. I am such a slug-a-bed, it wouldn't work for me. Rainy here anyway. Our clubhouse with the FC is closed, so I have an excuse this weekend to skip it! :D
Have a good day. Sharon
Good Sat morning..almost noon...we are still getting rain off and on...my grass is getting tall...my yard man is coming Monday...this time he will really earn his money...but he does a great job....two things I decided after my husband passed......keep up with my hair and nails and Not do yard work......I am so thankful I have champ VA from my husband...the last AB was priced at 84.00. My co pay was 12.....and it would have been 0...if I did Meds by mail.....but of course couldn't wait on it.....hope everyone has a great weekend....stay safe from flooding ...Im going to my daughters Tues for a few days...that's always fun.....later...Darlene
Darlene...enjoy the time with your daughter.
It's so sad to see all the devastation in the Carolinas.
It's to be hot and humid here again, so I'm in for the day. We do need to water our new plantings and little tree...no rain for a long time here now...and none until maybe the middle of next week.
Football on for me today...3 teams I like are playing, so it'll be a full day.
Have a blessed Sunday.
jane
Jane, I'd be glad to send you some rain!! It has been raining continually all day today. We have also developed a leak, I guess from our roof, but it was replaced in 2011 after a hail storm. Not sure what's going on, but have a bucket in place. The winds not too bad although there are leaves and small twigs with leaves all over our back yard and patio. Nothing serious though. Church was cancelled today, so it doesn't seem like Sunday.
Darlene, have fun at your daughter's. I'm sure it breaks the tedium of being alone.
I hope everyone enjoys their football games. Wish I enjoyed them but I don't. The Panthers are playing the Falcons today, so hope they win. Otherwise, none are of interest to me. I'll probably read most of the afternoon. I fixed a big tuna/pasta salad last night, so leftovers tonight.
Definitely not a day to be outside here. Sharon
Good Morning...
I sure hope Sharon and John aren't wearing water wings or flippers this morning in their home there in the Carolinas. The rains just don't stop, do they.
I had a good night's sleep and have a list of "to dos" today...including running around to pay the prop taxes at the Court House, WalMart, Post Office, bank, card store and all those stops to get a list completed. Good jobs for a hot Monday.
Ray did a short visit to coffee group to tell them Gary called us yesterday from Germany. Their boat trip is going well...only one portage around a low spot in the Danube. Then he went out to golf while it's still cool. I think I may go and try the water walking again with him tomorrow when he goes to the pool 20 miles from here.
Have a good Monday!
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've been going over paper work and trying to organize that--but I'm a terrible procrastinator when I have a task I don't like. I keep putting it off!
Sharon, thoughts and prayers for your safety and hope for little to no damage. Keep us posted.
It's going to be another scorcher here today. I may do a little weeding shortly, but no yard work after lunch. It is going to be at least 90* here today and that's just too hot for work outside. I am going to try to get some more paper work completed and in the mail and am expecting Tim for his Monday morning check up on "poor old Mom". He's still using my car, but hopes to get his work truck back sometime today. If so, Kris will probably follow him over here and take him back to pick up his truck.
I am going to clean leaves off my deck and hope the shade is around there by lunch time. I like to eat outside if there is enough shade.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
The rain in the Carolinas is incredible (to say nothing of the typhoon in the Philippines/China). I hope Sharon and John aren't having too many problems. Daughter Sue has talked to the owners of the property we are renting, and everything there is fine and on track for next week. Now if we just don't have any trouble getting there - or seeing the Chihuly exhibit at the Biltmore in Asheville. It's always something, isn't it.
I didn't swim this morning. I had my second eye appointment this morning at 8:30, and just couldn't make both. I see the doc two times every six months. I think they have to schedule it this way so the insurance will kick in for all the testing. Oh, well - at least there were no problems or major changes.
After talking about it for several weeks, I finally got a new cell phone. My old one was 4 year old - ancient in cell-phone years - and wasn't holding a charge very well. I don't use it for a lot of things (like the millennials do), but I do text with everybody and mostly read on it, so it's important to me. And now I have a new learning curve. Not too bad so far. :2funny:
Happy Monday, Buddies!
ALERT!! There's something unusual up in our sky and it is big and bright!! :D What a welcome change from the past few days. No damage here except the roof leak. I've already put in a call to our insurance gal to try to find out the name of the roofing company. She called me back but won't be in the office till tomorrow due to the damage she had on her own property. John got all the bird feeders back up and is now taking his walk.
I'm going over to the clubhouse after lunch to work out and find some books in the library there.
Tomorrow I have an appt with my primary dr, an internist, and do I have a list of things to bring up with him, starting with a new RX for Tramadol!!
Jane, glad you had a good night's sleep and will be able to run all your errands. I didn't get to sleep till about 4:30 so slept in till 10:00, so my day was half gone before I got started.
Sue, I'm a procrastinator also, but finally we have to do it whether we want to or not. Hope Tim gets his truck today.
I just heard from my sil out in CO who was checking on us. Of course, both of John's sisters have called as well.
Mary, just saw your post. I'm so glad your house for vacation is fine. As to the Biltmore estate, hopefully they will have things cleaned up by then, but Florence was heading there with a big batch of rain when she left Charlotte. Glad your eyes are okay. I need to go back to my eye doctor. My vision has gone down hill in the past few weeks and I'm wondering if I have a film or something over them. They said it was possible and was easily corrected by laser. Not what I want to have done though. John is getting his cataract removed next week, I think.
I hope everyone has a good day. Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon, glad you're having some sunshine! Re your vision thing - I had cataract surgery about 15 years ago. About 5-6 years ago, the doc noticed something around the edges of where the cataract was removed. He sent me for a YAG procedure - done with a laser thing - to touch up the edges. It took no longer than a regular office appointment, and was totally painless. No problems since with that. I hope everything clears up by itself, but a laser thing is no big deal (IMO).
Good Tuesday Morning.
It's looking quite overcast here...but the radar shows the rain is north of us. I hope we got some, anyway.
I'm going to try the water walking thing again this morning...I'll go with Ray when he goes to the pool at the Wellness Center in the neighboring town...for his swim. It's 20 miles each way, but a beautiful facility.
Still hot and humid here. Friday we have Ray's niece and her son coming out for the weekend, and it's to be cooler and nice. I sure hope so!
jane
Glad you're getting in the water-walking, jane. I wish it were closer to you - it's such a great (and easy) way to get some exercise.
Nothing going on this continued-summer morning - supposed to be near 90 for the rest of the week - with humidity to match, of course. I've just gone to Walmart to pick up my monthly order of mostly stuff like toilet paper, etc. But that's SOOOOO easy, compared with having to actually go into a store. My partner and I did fairly well at duplicate last night - came in 3rd (out of 12 pairs). I think more than half of the hands we played wound up as "down 1" - for both sides. Funny night.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen and am now trying to decide what to do today. I have plenty of library books from last Friday's trip to the library, so will probably read after lunch. Terri is coming by this morning to drop off a book she wants me to read and I'm looking forward to seeing her. Other than that, not much else going on today, except cleaning up leaves from my deck and others in the back yard.
Mary, I know you'll enjoy the Chihuly exhibit in Asheville. Our AU/Auburn art museum has a gorgeous Chihuly chandelier in the foyer. I can't remember who contributed the money to buy it, but it may have been several donors. The museum is not large, but has some lovely exhibits, including a very extensive one of paintings by ? (can't remember the name of the artist--but it is full of birds/animals/etc. of a famous early American Artist).
Sharon, woo hoo on that big bright orb in your sky yesterday and hopefully it will return today. I hope you'll hear from your insurance gal today and someone can get out to fix you up! I also had cataract surgery on both eyes after I moved to Auburn in 2004. I only wear dime store readers late at night if I want to stay up to finish a book as reading in lamp light is still a bit difficult, but other than that no glasses for me.
Jane, enjoy the water walking. Several of my local buddies go to water aerobics twice a week and they really enjoy the exercise there. It's done at the AU swimming facility. They especially enjoy the no stress on joints while exercising in the water. It will be nice to have Ray's niece and son for a short visit.
Tim came by yesterday for my Monday a.m. check up. We had a nice visit and went over some paper work. He will have to use my car today and perhaps tomorrow. His truck is at the shop and the mechanic is hoping to fix whatever needs it today.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I've been to the Dr. Got my flu shot. Got a so-so okay on hemp oil. Put me on metamucil. Yuck. Then he had me give a urine sample as he is concerned with my complaint of frequency. If I don't have a UTI, he's going to put me on some sort of med for it. I really don't want to take anything else but running to the bathroom constantly is driving me nuts too. He did recommend getting the new shingles shot. I need to call my MC D company to find out how much it is. Apparently the pharmacy can't tell me without running it through and filling it.
I talked to AllState who paid for my original roof repair but will have to wait till tomorrow for someone to call me back about the claim. The guy I was talking to didn't seem to know much since it's such an old claim.
It's very hot and humid here, but still sunny. I did go workout yesterday and got some new books.
Thanks, Mary, for the info on the laser surgery. That's what I heard from others too. I'll have to talk to my optometrist and see whether she will look at them or send me back to the surgeon.
Jane, I think the waterwalking is probably the best thing for you with all your joint problems. Probably for me too, but I haven't been able to convince myself to do it again. I know I would never do it if I had to drive 20 miles, but since Ray does it with you, that is good. Have fun with your niece, etc this weekend.
Marilyn, how are you doing? I worry about you when you don't post. Have they started your roof yet?
Jeanne, where are you? Hope you're doing okay.
Hi to all I haven't mentioned. Sharon
Sherry...good for you on flu shot. I haven’t done that yet....shingles shot...the second one of the new two really made my arm sore for a few days so want to be sure that’s all over before adding a new shot to the mix.
Some fog here this morning, and big rains coming according to radar. So, a wet Wednesday ahead. That’s ok...I’ll be inside here or at the golf club having lunch and playing bridge. I love retirement. :thumbup:
Good morning Sharon and Jane. It's almost 10:00 here and I'm just now dressed and hopefully ready for the day. I stayed up pretty late finishing a book and slept later this morning. It's already too hot to do much work outside, although I might get some ivy cut off the front of the house as it is still in the shade.
I usually get my flu shot at Kroger--my Tri-Care for Life that Bob paid into before he died pays for it. I'm not sure if I should wait another week or two before I get it--and I need to check with the Kroger pharmacist about having another Shingles shot. During the last year of Bob's life, he had shingles several times and was pretty miserable with them.
I'm going outside shortly and hopefully will cut down some ivy on the front side of the house while the shade is still out there. I did clear ivy off the front sidewalk last week.
Have a nice day Every Buddy.
Sue
I still plan to get the new shingles shots but haven't called my MC D company yet to see how much they are. I just decided to go ahead and get my flu shot while I was at the doctors even though it is a little early.
Jane, I think you are wise to put off the flu shot till the shingles shot is totally absorbed. Hope you have a great lunch and bridge today.
Friday is our neighborhood's brunch at one of the local breakfast places, The Toastery. Does anyone have that near you. They are really good, though a little expensive.
Tomorrow my cleaning girl comes, then the landscaper, then I will go to the grocery. A busy day.
The Sun City landscapers blew off and cleaned the front yards & streets today but haven't gotten to the back yet.
I'm going to the FC shortly. The only positive is that I will be able to read while I'm on the bike. I nearly stayed up late to finish it last night but disciplined myself to go to bed. Nothing else here. Hi to all. Sharon
Hi all. I am still here. Doing very little. I must start a doz. things a day and never finish anything. Promise myself. Tomorrow will do certain things. Never do.
Did get the roof on the Patio repaired .Still needs power washed. As Usual. Person who got started left town with some family problem in Florida. It is just to hot anyway. It has been in the low 90s for last 8 days and today they say up to 103 deg. Had no rain. I am trying to get out early in the mornings . Today I took laundry at 8:30am. Will pick it up same time tomorrow. Made no appointment until it cools down
I have noticed that my eyes seem to have a film over them if I am on the computer or reading for to long. My Cataract Operation was about 11 years ago now. I go to him twice a year and so will be going next month. He says nothing serious but it is Just Dry eye. I do put drops in twice a day. I think a lot of dust that is around is part of problem, Will see.
Sue. Now I have mentioned the incontinence to 2 doctors. The man never says anything. I then talked to a Female. Gyno and she says even she has same problem. Comes with age .That seems to cover a lot of things now. Medication is not recommended by most in that field. I wouldn't take anyway. I drink so much water all the time. Suppose that is one reason.
Time to get off here. Tearing up a little.
Jeanne.....good to see you here.
Rain again overnight, so we’re getting a good drenching. The farmers will complain how they can’t get into the fields to begin harvest....way too muddy for the big machines, but our gardens and flowers sure needed it. And it brought less humidity and cooler temps. That’s a big + for me.
Later this morning we’re off to CR for our weekly “city†visit and lunch at fav restaurant.
Bridge was great yesterday...good hands for me....one with 25HCP...and so I came out 1st and left with a net win of 50cents. High stakes, for sure!😇
Hi, Jeanne - always good to hear from you. Hope you get some cooler temps soon.
jane, don't spend those big winnings all in one place. :thumbup:
Cleaning lady comes today - always a good thing. After she leaves, I'll start getting things ready for the trip. Nothing much else going on.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Hi Jeanne. Good to see you here. YOu're wise to do your errands early in the morning. I'm not an early riser, so that wouldn't work for me though.
Jane, 25 pts! Wow! Isn't it great to have a hand like that and then to come in the over-all winner! Enjoy your day out.
Mary, my cleaning girl was here too today. Love it. The irrigation guy came by at 9:00 to look at our outside faucet that the mowers had damaged and was able to fix it. Yea. Now, I'm waiting on the landscaper to come and give me an estimate on the work. He does wonderful work, but it is hard to pin him down to a time.
After he leaves and I get some lunch, I'm off to the grocery. Whoopee!
I also heard from the Dr today that the urine test I had done showed another UTI! It's not really bothering me much except for frequency, but I hate having to take more antibiotics. This has really been a chronic problem for me. I wish they could find a cure.
Later, Sharon
Good morning, Jeanne, Jane, Mary, Sharon, and every Buddy looking in this morning. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, showered and dressed for bridge, and am now just waiting for Terri to pick me up about 12:15. I've eaten a small lunch of leftovers, so I'm good for the afternoon.
Yesterday I did get more ivy cut back, but there's always more to do. I doubt I'll get to it until early Saturday morning, though, as tomorrow is my lunch, library, and Kroger shopping with Tim. I need to look through Kroger's Wednesday ads and make a list of things I want besides things I need. I'm going to try one of those Kind Bars that I keep seeing advertised. I usually buy large Hershey bars and break off a small portion every day for my chocolate fix.
I need to call my GP and ask his nurse if I need a flu shot now and another Shingles shot. I usually get both at the Kroger Pharmacy. I'm pretty sure I got a flu shot last year, but don't remember about the Shingles shot.
Jeanne, I'm glad you got the patio roof fixed. I'm sorry about your incontinence problem but I do think drinking lots of water is helpful, although a nuisance when you're away from a bathroom. At least the water keeps the bacteria moving out of your body.
Jane, Woo Hoo on being the big winner at bridge! I'm always happy to win anywhere between 25 cents and $1:00 because I always put the quarters back into my quarter jar so I can be ready for the next game. I've lost lots of quarters between these 2 bridge clubs!
Mary, I'm always happy when the cleaning ladies come, too! I can fairly well keep things tidy between visits. My gals come every two weeks. They change my sheets, dust everything (but don't move anything) and damp mop all my floors. I have tile in both bathrooms and hardwood every other room. I find it worth the fee I must pay the cleaning company.
Sharon, I'm sorry you have another UTI. What a pain that must be. Have you had any more rain from the Hurricane? Those poor people near the coast have really taken a beating! Have you heard anything about the South Carolina coast? I worry about friends in Charleston and Columbia.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Please pray for Keith. His prostate is very swollen, He was catheterized yesterday, Today he just keeps leaking. the dementia isn't helping, last night he thought he saw people in th back yard. It may have been a deer, but he sure thinks it was two people walking low to the ground, He was up looking in all the rooms, opening and closing doors. He sees the Urologist next Thursday afternoon. Dr. Craig (his son) said it will never get better only get worse. They won't operate on a person with dementia because being in the hospital will just confuse them more..
All this on top of losing one of my sons two weeks ago .t is a bit overwhelming
Sue....hope you had a good afternoon.
Sharon....I hate waiting for people to shoe up to do work.
Marilyn....at least Craig knows what you’re dealing with re: K and his dementia.
Back from CR and it’s heating up again.
Jane
Marilyn, I'm so sorry that Keith now has the prostate problem on top of the dementia. Maybe they can prescribe Flomax for the leakage. It seems to help John. I think you have your hands and heart full. Big Hugs.
Sue glad you are playing bridge and have a clean house. I do too. My gal was here this AM as was the HOA guy about the sillcock as was the landscaper. The Hoa guy had an irrigation man come fix the sillcock. The landscaper will begin on our backyard Oct. 15. He will prune, replace 2 bushes, dig out the flower garden for the bird bath and bird feeder, edge the garden and the bush area with a stone edging, and add topsoil and mulch to everything. It will probably cost a bunch, although he is very reasonable, but it will be worth it.
After they all left, I ate and then went to the grocery. I saved about $75 today counting the VIP discounts, senior discount, and coupons. I am absolutely wiped out now.
Tomorrow is our brunch and that's all I have scheduled. John is leaving for his cruise in two weeks. It will be nice to have peace and quiet and no honey-do's for a week. He can think of more things for me to do that he should do himself!
Take care everyone and have a nice evening. Sharon
{{{{{{{Marilyn & Keith}}}}}}}}
Sherry Keith has been taking Flow max for a couple of years, and yesterday the Dr. increased it yto two pills instead of one. He also prescribed something to shrink the prostate, called Finasteride.
Bridge was good although I had so-so cards. Our favorite sub joined us today and brought each of us a small jar of preserved figs she'd put up. I'll enjoy them with toast for breakfast. Olyne had baked a yummy cake and served it with a little ice cream, so I'm not going to eat much for supper.
Jane, it's hotter here today, too. I'm expecting the 5:00 weather man to tell us the temperature was in the mid-high 90's today. It's OK if I don't have to work outside, but do try to get a bit of yard work done most mornings before it gets too hot.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about Keith's health problems. I know it's tough for you especially when he doesn't remember things very well and often is confused. I'm still praying for your grief and also for this new problem with Keith. Big Hugs and prayers from here.
Sharon, where is John going cruising? Is he playing in a tournament aboard ship? I think you'll probably enjoy two weeks with less cooking and other chores. Have you had any problems with wind and/or rain from the hurricane in N.C.? Keep us posted.
Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, our area was very lucky with no flooding or damage, although we do have a roof leak. The coast is a mess and the rivers are cresting now to add to the flooding. They need a lot of help and prayers.
Marilyn, I hope the new med and increased dose help Keith. I hope you are in grief counseling for the loss of your son. They say it helps a lot, at least as much as anything can.
Our temp gauge said 94 when I got home from the grocery.
Mary, when do you leave and how long will you be gone? I hope you have a lovely time with your family.
Sharon
I haven't started grief counseling yet, but I am going to Alz caregivers support group
Marilyn, glad you're going to the Alz support group. They can be very helpful.
Sharon, Margaret is picking me up tomorrow morning. We're going to spend tomorrow night in Asheville, then go on to Camden, NC, on Saturday for a week. To reiterate Sue's question, where is John going on the cruise - and is it a bridge cruise? I hope you both have fun. ;)
Sue, our high today was 95*. They're saying it's supposed to cool off some by the end of next week. I just hope we get some rain while I'm gone.
I'll be "connected" while we're gone, so will be checking in.
Mary..enjoy your holiday.
Storms overnight and low 60s this morning. Delightful.
Have a Good Friday.
Jane
Hot & humid as always here. Maybe next week we'll get a break.
John's cruise is a bridge cruise (regional tournament) to Puerto Rico and Haiti. He probably won't even get off the ship.
Mary, I hope you have a great time and that it cools down.
Marilyn, I'm sure the Alz group is very helpful to you, but the grief couseling would be too.
Jane, enjoy the weather break.
I went to brunch this AM and then to Lowes and picked up 4 mum plants for my front pots and also a rain guage! John took out the half-dead summer flowers and about a third of the dirt, so I could just set the potted mums down in the 2 smaller pots. Later, I will take them out and put in pansies. The big pot has a small spruce in the center, so I put in a mum on either side of it in the pot and then added potting soil. They look so nice!
Now, I've had it for the day. Hi to all. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s so will have to shower and dress after finishing the S&F forums I read. I did just reply to an e-mail from Kelly and his partner Ellie. We've been corresponding for quite a few years and I usually reply to them from my Bellsouth account, but have been unable to get into it recently as I can't find the lengthy password that Tim made for me--it probably fell on the floor while the Molly Maids were dusting last week and was thrown away.
This is a big football Saturday and I will be watching football games most of the afternoon. AU doesn't play until 6:00 but I'll watch the South Carolina game and maybe a few others before it starts.
Sharon, how long will John be away? I think he is probably enjoying the bridge--does he know others who will be playing? It sounds like your new mums are really pretty and are welcoming fall. We're still in the middle of a VERY hot summer with afternoon temps in the mid-high 90's. I try to get any outside thing finished before noon.
Jane, I envy you your cool temperature, but am not looking forward to anything lower than 70. I begin to freeze below that temp!
Mary, I know you'll enjoy your trip and I hope the weather will be lovely. It looks like the rain/flooding will not be close to you. Will you be meeting up with your other daughters? Enjoy!
Marilyn, I'm glad you're going to the Alzhiemers (sp?) support group and hope it will give you tips on dealing with Keith's problems. Thoughts and prayers for you both.
Have a nice day, Buddies, and may your football teams win unless they are playing South Carolina and Auburn!
Sue
A lovely cool morning here and sunny as we await arrival of niece Cathy and her son, Kent. He's 23 or so and has found his passion in flying. He's working and saving every dime to pay for flying lessons. He and his sister live with Cathy, a widow, and Michelle is going to the local community college after deciding she didn't want to have to borrow big $$ to go to the U of Illinois-Chicago when she could commute from home and get the basics out of the way more reasonably. Since she's changed what she wants to study from IT to English, it was a wise choice.
I'm glad they're just coming for an overnight. Neither Ray nor I are up for an extended visit at this time.
Rivers still running bank full here, so glad the rains are off the radar for a bit, anyway.
jane
Perfect fall day here...sunny, temps in low 70s...no humidity, and gentle breeze. We alll slept a bit later this morning, and then Ray and I got our guests fed and they've left now for the trip back to Geneva, IL. They'll have a lovely day for the drive, though the traffic may be heavy as people get out and about on such a beautiful day.
I have their beds stripped and the sheets in the laundry.
It's going to be a quiet afternoon here...
jane
jane, glad you had a good (and brief) visit with family. That's always good.
Our trip east was uneventful, if long. The Chihuly pieces at the Biltmore were spectacular, as expected. We were all exhausted afterwards, though. From there to the place in Camden, NC, took all day Saturday, but again was uneventful. This is a lovely house on a lovely site, across the Pasquotank River from Elizabeth City, NC. Right now, we are eight - my four girls, one husband, one granddaughter, her fiance, and me. The cast of characters will change throughout the week, but this is a huge house, and will easily accommodate everybody. It's hot and humid, but lovely when the breeze blows. All is well.
Happy Sunday, Buddies!
Jane, glad your visit went well. Is Geneva near Rockford? I seem to remember a Geneva road when visiting my in-laws up there. Also glad you have such lovely weaather for a change. Ours is a little cooler, low 80's and a chance of rain tonight and tomorrow, but we are to be in the 70's tomorrow!! First time in months.
Mary, I'm sure the exhibit was wonderful but I can understand the exhaustion from it. I'll have to look up Camden and see where that is. Sounds like you have a huge place for everyone. We keep talking about doing that with our family, but it hasn't worked out yet.
We've been to church & SS and I have the 2nd load of laundry in. Leftovers for dinner, so I'm done working.
Have a nice day, everyone. Sharon
Mary....your getaway sounds Perfect.
Sharon...no, not near Rockford....next to St. Charles, so some 60 Miles south and east of Rockford.
Joints unhappy tonight...and I have a rheumatology appt tomorrow afternoon.
Jane
Well not too far away from Belvidere where John grew up.
I'm sorry your joints are hurting. Hope the Dr. can give you some help. It's supposed to rain here today and is very overcast, but the temp in the low 70's.
I'm subbing in a bridge club this afternoon. Many of the players are the same as in my regular club which will be Wed, so this is bridge week for me. I hope I get decent cards and play them well, but you never know.
I'm getting Bunny groomed Thursday. She's a woolly sheep! I also need to schedule a haircut for me.
The Panthers won yesterday! And also Tiger Woods! Although I don't approve of his morals, I sympathize with his back problems and am pleased he is back to playing well again.
Hi to all. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I've been trying to catch up with some mail I've been neglecting, but Tim came by while I was doing that, so I'm still behind. He'll be back again on Friday for library, Kroger trip, and lunch out. He was off to the Post Office and other errands when he left my house.
Jane, I'm sorry your joints were painful yesterday and hope you get some relief from the visit to the rheumatologist today. Keep us posted.
Sharon, I don't usually watch pro football, so had to read about the Panthers in this morning's paper. I got my football fix on Saturday as several of the teams I like played during the day. I'm playing bridge tomorrow at Azalea Place (a retirement facility) and I've had a dickens of a time getting subs. But finally got what I needed. I'm taking Olyne as my guest for lunch and hope the chef comes up with a good meal. He's an OK cook, but the new management has trimmed the menu down (I think to save $) and it not great anymore. I hope they have fish tomorrow as most of their meats I don't much care for.
Mary, it sounds as if your trip is going well. I may have mentioned earlier that the AU art museum has a Chihuly chandelier in the lobby that is gorgeous. Bill took me to see a Chihuly exhibit in St. Louis when I was out there some time ago and it was lovely, too. Enjoy your family and the rest of the trip!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I got my church articles written and sent this morning and played bridge this afternoon. Middle of the pack. I started out really well but when we changed tables, it went downhill.
It's almost cool here today. It never did rain, but my knees are hurting.
Nothing much going on besides that. Hope everyone is doing well. Sharon
I am feeling better, Keith isn't. Freckles had an episode in the night with diarrhea and barfed a little, More diarrhea this morning, She is OK now hasn't pooed anymore. She had some chicken and rice to eat so she'll be OK. Keith isn't eating, just a tiny bit here and there. This morning he decided he wanted to go for a walk, to the corner and back Freckles and i went with him and almost home he started stumbling and fell at the end of our driveway. I couldn't get him up, he couldn't get up. Some one driving by stopped to help him to the door. He refuses to go for the second Catheterization and using depends as an excuse no to,. I have to change his depends, when they need to come off. Darn he acts like he doesn't know how to change his underwear and i know he does.
Craig wants me to talk with the dR about hospice, but I don't think he is ready for hospice yet. He sees the urp;lpogist on Thursday.
I'm just looking in before getting ready for bed. I need to get up early tomorrow as my cleaning ladies will be here about 9:00 and I want to be dressed for bridge before that.
Sharon, hurray for getting your church articles written so early. I think being "middle of the pack" is way better than being last! I'm sure you enjoyed your friends.
Marilyn, I'm glad you're feeling better and wish Keith were, also. It's tough to have him not eating well, having to wear Depends, being so forgetful, etc. I know it must be hard and also painful for you to deal with. Hopefully the urologist will be able to give you some tips for dealing with his incontinence on Thursday. Keep your chin up. Prayers for both of you from here in Alabama.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Marilyn...good to have the urologist visit soon. I know you’ll tell the doc of K’s multiple problems.
Sharon...any bridge day is a good day. Is John gone now on his cruise?
Sue...I’m so glad we don’t do the call subs thing. We play with whoever shows up, and eat from menu at golf club. No stress and no having to set up at home or get dessert in, etc.
Not much help at rheumatology...she’s still pushing for Med for osteoporosis since she says I’ll be on prednisone for months. She did start a very slow decrease schedule. I hate the side effects of prednisone, but only treatment for pmr. She did suggest 2,000 mg of fish oil 2x a day and another supplement. I couldn’t find the brand she said studies recommended...Dona...for glucosamine sulfate so it may be on line.
Sharon....are you having reactions to the reclast?
I think I’ll go back to pool with Ray today.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm dressed and ready to go to bridge at Azalea place, but my cleaning ladies are late this morning. I'm sure they'll get here when they can and if I need to leave before they are finished, they'll lock up and hide the key outside so I'm OK with that.
I had a mess trying to find subs for today's bridge at Azalea Place. I finally asked Olyne to come to lunch with me (my treat) as she is so good to take me to SS and church every Sunday. She was happy to do that, so I'm good with that. Plus one of the members who lives at Azalea Place found a friend there who will sub, so I'm OK this time. I just hope the meal will be OK. The food is not as good as it was under the previous management. I usually order the fish as it seems to be better than the other entree's.
Jane, are you doing water walking at the pool with Ray? Olyne and Terri go to the AU pool twice a week for water walking and other exercises and have done it for years. They enjoy it and find it's an easy way to exercise.
Sharon, I hope your knees are better today. Has John left for the bridge cruise?
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn, I'm glad you're feeling better, but sad that K is having so many problems. I hope the urologist is able to help him more.
Jane & Sue, John leaves on his cruise on Sat. His plane is at 7:20 AM, so I was dreading getting him to the airport that early, as it takes about 45 mins + TSA time. However, he found out last week that one of his good friends is also going on the same plane and cruise, so they are taking a shuttle and splitting the cost. All I have to do is get up about 4 AM, pull on some clothes and drive him 5 mins to her house. Such a relief as I hate to drive at night and I would be driving back home in the dark. I will pick him up at the airport the following Sat about 4:30 PM which will be fine.
Jane, I have had no side affects from Reclast at all as far as I can tell. I only have to get it once a year for 2 years, then they will do a Dexa and see if it is building the bone or not. I can only take it 2 yrs at a time to avoid side affects.
Sue, in our club, each person is responsible for getting their own subs. It is much easier. We also meet at the golf club house and have lunch there. Their cooks seem to change out frequently, so I know what you mean about not knowing if it will be good. We each pay for our own lunch. However, the club I subbed in yesterday meets in people's houses. The game this time was at a gal's who had recently bought the same model home as ours and had completely renovated it! I couldn't believe how beautiful it was. She did a stellar job. So fun to see what could be done. A couple things wouldn't work for us, but were still great.
I talked to Lori last evening. She had spent the weekend in WI attending a college classmate's wedding. She took her relatively new boyfriend with her and apparently, it all went well. We'll see. He has 2 daughters 14 & 17, I think, so marriage will be on hold for a while till they are out of the house. She likes them, but she went through that with her ex and they were unbearable, so she's not looking to repeat that experience. A long term relationship is best anyway.
I have the day off today, so going to enjoy it. Hope everyone else is too. Sharon
Hi everyone....everything is pretty and green from the rain....more coming...I had a good visit with daughter....always good to be home.....Marlyin...prayers for you and K......my husband fell many times when he was sick.....thank God I was able to get help and he was at home when he died....I sure do miss him...Hi to all looking in...Darlene
Darlene...glad the visit with daughter went well.
Big storm came through soon after we got home from the pool. All clear now until Thurs.
It’s going to get much cooler....maybe not hit 60s by the end of the weekend.
Jane
It's Wednesday...and bridge day for me. 8)
No rain for today, I hope, but fall and cooler temps are definitely here.
Have a great Wednesday!
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. All is well here. I need to shower and dress for my Wednesday bridge club which will be out at Ruth's house. Terri will pick me up and then we'll pick up our 97 y.o. bridge player and go to Ruth's. I can't imagine that I'll still be playing bridge if I get to 97, but who knows?! I need to decide what to fix for my lunch, something light, probably as Ruth will serve a dessert with lots of calories. She subbed yesterday at the Azalea Place bridge club.
Jane, how did your medical appointment go yesterday or are you still to see your doctor today? Happy bridge day today! I hope you get good cards and I know you'll enjoy playing.
Darlene, I understand about thinking of and missing your hubby every day. Not a day goes by that I don't think about Bob. He died in 2002 and although it's been 16 years now, it seems much longer.
Sharon, I belong to 3 bridge clubs--and when any of us is the hostess, it's her responsibility to get a sub if needed. When we play at Azalea place and need a sub, I have to check a list of bridge players who live there unless I find someone who plays outside the retirement center who would be willing to pay for her own lunch and play with us. The players who live there and play with us eat 3 meals a day at the facility. I'm glad I only play there once a month!
Hi to all the other Buddies looking in. I hope all are well and will get back here when they can.
Sue
Sounds like Wed is bridge day! I just got back. I had a couple good hands but a lot of bad ones so was near the bottom. Hope Jane & Sue did better.
I just realized I had John leaving this Sat and he doesn't leave till the following Sat! So I have another week of cooking to do before I get a break.
Still in the 80's here and HUMID!
Darlene, glad you had a good visit. It's nice that your daughter lives close enough to visit fairly often. Mine are in Chicago and FL or IN, but we're planning on my flying down to their "new" house in FL in Feb when John goes to NZ. Lori will fly down too, so that will be nice. Sangmin may hide out in the den or do a lot of bike riding!
Mary, hope you're having fun with the family.
Hi to everyone else. Sharon
Last week I was high in bridge...today...the last of the 8,,,so I got my .25 back "for my misery." ;D
It was a lovely day here...high temps in mid 60s and it was 57 when I left for bridge at 11:00.
Sharon...one more week and then you can have a two week vacation, too. :smitten:
Sue...doc visit was ok. She's still pushing me to take something for osteoporosis since I'll be on prednisone long term, she says. [I told her how I hated the side effects...hot flashes back with a vengeance, face flushing, mood swings, digestive/intestinal problems, sleep problems, etc. She just nodded her head and suggested I take 2000 mg of fish oil twice a day for the arthritis pain. She began to slowly decrease the prednisone. I've been on 20 mg for a month...now two weeks of 17.5; then 2 weeks of 15; 2 weeks of 13.5; and then a month of 10mg and then I'll be back to see her in late Nov. before we head to Tx. That's IF I don't have a relapse in the inflammation in my body.]
jane
Sharon, I had so so cards and wasn't the low scorer or the high, so no money came my way today. I don't know who was first, second, or last today as we had a torrential down pour just as we were finishing up and getting ready to go out to get into cars to go home. Some just ran for it, but as I rode with Terri and we had Helen who has a walker, we had a tough time getting into the car. At least when we got to Helen's I was able to get her walker out of Terri's trunk and Helen into the house without getting wetter as her sidewalk is completely covered and Terri can pull up into it so she doesn't get wet.
Jane, I take an iron pill daily which I think is supposed to help strengthen bones. Tim and my GP decided I should take that, a daily vitamin, and Levothyroxine as I had a lot of my thyroid removed when I was 18. I'm also taking Donepezil for my heart since I had the pace maker installed. I feel pretty well most days, just sometimes depressed when it's dark and dreary on rainy days. For a while I also took fish oil, but my GP didn't think it was helping me, so I quit that.
I haven't had my flu shot yet and will try to get one at Kroger on Friday. I don't know if I need a Shingles booster. Have any of you had one?
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
Sue...yes, I’ve had the new shingles shots. I had the old one when it first came out. This new one is a two shot deal. One and then after 3 months or so, the second one. Here availability of this “new†one has been limited. Pharmacist said supplies are improving.
I too took fish oil...for my heart, I guess, but this is now supposed to help with arthritis pain. We’ll see.
Haircut and highlights day for me.
Jane
Good morning, Jane and other Buddies looking in. I have cleaned up the kitchen after breakfast and now have the first load of laundry in the washing machine. I need to do several loads today as I was caught in the rain (a big downpour) as we finished our bridge game at Ruth's house. Terri was driving and ran into the rain to get the car and I had to help 97 y.o. Helen into the car and put her walker into the trunk. I was soaked to the skin! And I'd worn a new and very cute pair of red "Mary Janes" to bridge and they were soaked, too. I'm hoping they'll recover. They are dry now and I'll see what I can do to rehab them.
Hello to everyone and I hope you all have a good day.
Sue
Jane, I take fish oil for my heart. Didn't know it was supposed to help arthritis. If it does, it simply mitigates it. I have had no side affects from the Reclast, no hot flashes, nothing. I did have joint & muscle pain on the other one I took several years ago. I have a blank on the name, but it is advertised on TV all the time. I take Coreg for my heart, Primadone for my tremor, levothyroxine for low thyroid, diclofenac for fibro/arthritis, zyrtec, melatonin, tramadol and a bunch of supplements.
Sue, I'm glad you didn't get drenched yesterday and were able to help the lady on the walker.
I had a tuna sandwich at the club yesterday and for some reason have had lots of gas, bloating & some nausea since. It didn't taste bad. It's better today but not gone.
I just picked Bunny up from the groomer and she looks so pretty, but it also shows that she has gained a lot of weight. John is so bad about giving her treats and overfeeding her, but I think we have come to an agreement on the amount of food she gets. At least I hope so.
I need to get with it and go to the grocery. Later, Sharon
Fosamax, maybe, Sharon? I’m going to see what she says in Nov. about what she suggests.
I’ve been watching the hearing all day...what a sad excuse we have for a Congress. So many academy award performances from them.
Jane
Hi there
I took Keith to his Urologist appointment yesterday, His stomach was very distended from him not being able to pee and he had refused to have the catheter. Well they got 2200 mls of urine from the bladder, installed the catheter and did blood work. we got home I had time to feed the animals and eat a bowl of soup and got a call to get him to ER stat. He was going into kidney failure. He is still in the hospital. I left him there in ER because I had to come home and let the dog out. By that time it was 7 pm and getting dark. I can't see well enough to drive after dark. The urologist as of yesterday afternoon, was going to use a camera to go into the bladder and look for problems as well and look to see what is going on with the prostate. Anyway I had a long day. His oldest son (the dr) called me at 9:45 and told me I am doing everything right and that his boys will be here this weekend, he had to get some one to take his shift at the hospital. Then Gilbert My son called me at 10:30 and I had to tell everything again. I had tried to keep them all updated as the day progressed. I didn't get to sleep for quite awhile feeling guilty that I didn't stay at the hospital with Keith. I need to take of Me too and I will keep you updated.
This is all because of him being so darn stubborn and refusing to let me get him to the doctor.
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen and now am ready for Tim's arrival. We'll go to the library, Kroger, and out to lunch. I need to call our C.E. director to find out whether I'll be teaching the young children's SS class. I wish she'd given me a printed notice of the Sundays I must teach that class. I think having a different teacher every Sunday is not a good practice!
Sharon, I did get drenched when we left Ruth's house. Terri got wet going to get her car and pulling up to Ruth's porch and then I was soaked when I put Helen into the car and then folding up her walker and putting it in the trunk of the car. That rain was a gully washer! I had to strip when I got home, wash my clothing and hope my cute red shoes would be OK when they dried. They were--but I hated getting them wet.
Jane, I watched some of the hearing yesterday afternoon. It was disgusting as far as I'm concerned. I just don't understand how they could have found so many conflicting witnesses--and I think I understand Judge Kavanaugh's anger. He may or may not be guilty, but what a mess the whole process is! I'm a Democrat, but I'm ashamed of the Democrats who have engineered this fiasco. And the Republicans are not much better!
Marilyn, you have a tough row to hoe now. I'm sure Keith must be confused about having to stay in the hospital. You are fortunate that his sons, especially Dr. Keith, are being supportive of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
It's looking like rain again here, but I'm hoping it clears up. We've had so much rain this summer that all my flowering shrubs are in constant need of pruning or they'll overrun my flower beds. We usually have almost drought like summers with the rains coming at the end of September and into October.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn, you have nothing to feel guilty about. I'm glad the boys are coming in this weekend. As to K's stubbornness, I think that is often part of Alzheimers, along with anger. I hope they are able to get him stabilized this weekend. Prayers going out for all of you.
Sue, I hope you got all your errands run today with Tim and a good load of books.
Jane, Fosamax is related to Reclast and must be taken weekly and you have to stay upright for a half-hour or so afterwards to prevent Gerd. The Reclast can cause gerd innitially, although it didn't for me, but you only have to get the infusion once a year.
I watched some of the hearing yesterday and I agree with you all. It should have been a short private session without media. She had absolutely nothing to back up any of her claims. I was glad the Republican's had a woman prosecutor experienced in this kind of case to interview her. I thought she did a good job and wasn't intimidating to Kelly, yet she got the info she was after.
Nothing much going on here. Sharon
In regards to the hearing yesterday I got so upset listening to the garbage I left the room & Norm watched it by himself . I can't listen to arguing , when I was little I heard my Dad & sister argue & it threw me into a tizzy ! I saw the blood veins on my Dad's neck bulge & it scared me . He died when I was 12 .
All is well here for a change . Last Saturday we went on a Model T Ford tour & went to an old gold mine . There were mine tours but I chose not to go on it because of my breathing issues . There was a group of us who chatted & waited for the others to come back from the tour .
Good morning, Alpiner and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've had breakfast and have chosen the football games I'll watch this afternoon. I am going outside shortly to rake up some leaves to take down to the curb for Monday morning's pick up. Other than that I'll read one of new library books we picked up yesterday. I've already finished one last night.
Our Auburn Tigers are playing at home this afternoon and I'm hoping for a win. I'll also watch some of the WVU game this morning and a few minutes of the Tennessee/Georgia game, but AU starts at 2:30 and I'll turn to that game and will probably go back to T/G at half-time.
It's a beautiful sunny day here in Auburn and will probably be pretty hot during the game. I'm glad I can watch it on TV and not be in the huge crowd stuffed into way a too small seat at the stadium!
Alpiner, I also watched some of the hearing and found it very upsetting. I don't see how anything good will come out of this "she said/he said" testimony. Too much acrimony on both sides!
Sharon, I hate to see anyone's "dirty laundry" being made so public--and it is a "she said/he said" matter. I think, though, that Trump will have to withdraw the nomination. The president doesn't like to lose, though, so we'll just have to wait for what happens next.
Have a nice day Every Buddy and may your team win today unless it's Southern Mississippi!
Sue
Well Gee....noticed in one of my bathrooms...with all the rain..have mold on panel behind sink.....of course I will have to replace the panel....but wonder if vinegar or bleach might help the problem till I can get a carpenter to come and look....always something...raining again today...Happy Saturday...Darlene
Alpiner and Sue, the hearings upset me too. I watched very little of them. Alpiner, glad things are going well with you now.
Sue, enjoy your football games. Hope all your favs win. I was going to finish reading a book last evening and then Lori called. She was packing to fly to Fort Lauderdale where she was invited to speak at a National Executive Women in Technology meeting. Quite a compliment and will look good on her resume. Anyway, we talked for probably an hour and half and got caught up.
I've showered and washed my hair and am waiting for it to airdry so I can style it. We are going to dinner at the home of one of John's bridge friends tonight. I've got to call and make an appt to get my hair cut early next week. It is really getting long (for me).
We haven't heard from Mary for a while. I hope all is well with her. I know she is having a family week, but she usually checks in.
Darlene, I just realized I hadn't responded to your question--yes, bleach is the answer till you get it replaced. Do you have a good ventilating fan in your bath? That's a big help in preventing it.
Marilyn, I hope Keith is better and that the boys are there or en route. Have a nice weekend. Sharon
It is like winter has arrived here today. I am now wearing warm flannel PJ. bundled up reading. My service man comes Wed. to see that furnace ready for winter but think will be using it tonight. Got a heater on at the moment. Will be down to 41 deg soon.
What a book I have just finished. Couldn't put it down. Never heard of the author before.B.A Paris.British writer but lives in France. Book Called"Bring me back" She has written 3 book and all 3 in Large Print. This one was written in 2018 Have ordered the other 2. Can't wait for them. Glad to see new writers still.
Been a busy week. Looking for to trade car or find one and sell my Honda Accord. Its ready to go. Like loosing a good friend.
Next week going to try and get lots done before winter does get here.
Carpet cleaners Thur. Furnace Wed. Porch jet washed. It is going to be in the 80s for 2 days they say . Also need to go get flu shot.
Hope things have settled down for the people in the South. I hate thinking about the ones flooded out. Hope they get lots of help.
Sharon. You must have a strong stomach. I read about how many prescriptions you take. I seem to be not able to take anything. I do have a low BP one and that I don't like. Have always been to same. Even a aspirin. Think part is my imagination. I sort of try my grandmothers old recipes. I do now know what I can eat and not eat. Not into eating out much now like I use to. Cut down on so much milk. less tea. No Wheat. Fry very little. Finding something all the time that doesn't agree.
. Keith was released from the hospital at 11, back in ER by 12:30 he had pulled out his catheter. He is still there and two of his sons are with him. Keith will be recommend to hospice on Monday. I just have to find peole to sit with him while I go teach my Tai chi class on Tuesdays and Fridays( I get paid to teach the class) and if I need to go to the grocery store. He is now eligible for medicaid unless I spend all his money and perhap selling the house maybe included before he can get medicaid. I still have to find out from the social worker if I put the house in my name if I can sell it and move to a smaller place without the state taking the $$$.
This is really getting too much for me to deal with and my Dr agrees. Grief from one of my sons passing this month and now Keith. Sometimes I feel like just sitting down for a good cry. I am waiting for his son to call me to go pick Keith up from ER since he wont be able to get into their car.
Oh Marilyn, I do feel for you and wish I could give you a big hug! Contact the Eldercare office to find out about the financial things. Maybe one of the boys could go with you. I think you have to transfer the deed to the house to you to get Medicaid, but I'm not sure.
Jeanne, can't believe it's so cold there. Sounds like you have a lot to do to prepare for winter. Yes, I'm lucky that I have a strong stomach and with all my ailments, it's a good thing.
We just got back from church and are leaving to see the movie, Unbroken, a path to redemption.
Later,
Sharon
Marilyn, my heart aches for you. I'm so sorry for all you're having to deal with. It's good that Keith's sons are willing and able to help. I hope you can find all the help - financial, mental, supportive, whatever - you need.
I got home last yesterday. Things just weren't conducive for me to write much. We did have a great week. The VRBO was a lovely house on the Pasquotank River across from Elizabeth City, NC. It was not hit by Hurricane Florence, so that wasn't an issue. This as a much smaller group - the most we had at any one time was 8. It was me, the four girls, the two sons-in-law, one granddaughter by herself, and one granddaughter with fiance. We didn't cook anything - got bagels, etc., for breakfast, lunch makings for lunch, and ate out or got carry-out for evening meal.
Mostly we talked, read, knitted, some fished (no catches to keep), and some touristed over to the Outer Banks.
The drive over was two days, with the stop in Asheville to see the wonderful Chihuly sculptures at night at the Biltmore Estate. Coming back was a 12-hour marathon yesterday. Margaret did all the driving for the two of us (I'm just not doing highway driving anymore), so we stopped about every two hours for a potty stop and to walk around a bit and for lunch.
You may have read about a horrendous rain that Chattanooga had while I was gone (Wednesday or Thursday, I think). Certainly nothing like Hurricane Florence, but something like 4-6" in a few hours, with lots of flash flooding, damage, injuries, and one death. My rain gauge had overflowed and it holds 6".
Jeanne, you've definitely gotten a hint of your colder weather to come. Nothing like that here yet. Like, Sharon, I take what I guess would be considered a lot of medications (about 7 prescriptions for pills, 2 for inhalers, and a number of supplements). But I've never had any problems with them. I know other folks do, though.
jane, I hope your joints are better and that the tapering of prednisone works.
Darlene, I hope the Texas heat has mitigated somewhat. It can be brutal.
Sue, I hope your teams did well yesterday. Margaret got to listen to the second half of the TN/GA game as we drove through the Knoxville area yesterday.
My regular bridge partner is out of town this week. I don't know if I'll try to find someone else to play with or not. I'm not particularly motivated right now.
Mary, glad you are safely home. I did think about you when I heard about the Chattanooga floods, but remembered you said you were on high ground. I'm sure you enjoyed being with your family, but you do sound a little tired now and ready to rest.
We just got back from the movie. It was very true to the book, beginning with Zampergini's return from Japan. He really had a hard time of it until he went to the Billy Graham revival and gave himself to Christ. Amazing transformation.
All for now.. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. We had more rain yesterday and that means more weeds. I haven't decided which flower bed to week first! This is the wettest summer here since I moved to Auburn in 2004. If my back yard dries off before noon, I'll probably try to mow it before it gets knee high.
Jeanne, thanks for the tip about the author, B.A. Paris. I'll check my library to see if they have any of her books. It's hard to understand that you are having such low temperatures as we are still in the mid-high 90's every afternoon. I try to get any outside weeding done before noon every day.
Marilyn, you have a "tough row to hoe" as most Alabamians might say. I pray that you can find the help Keith needs. I am glad that Dr. Keith and his brothers seem to be supportive of you. Take care of yourself. Being under that kind of stress can lead to health problems for you. Thoughts and prayers for you here.
Sharon, how was the film "Unbroken"? I vaguely remember reading a book with that title or a similar one. It was about a man during WWII I think. I haven't been to a movie theater since I fell 2 years ago--mostly watch old films on TCM. Are you getting rain from the hurricane?
Mary, you trip sounds like fun--but maybe pretty tiring? I hope you're feeling rested now. Stacie and Jon are planning a beach trip during the Thanksgiving weekend for them, Alex, Nic, and me. Jon will drive up here and take me down to the beach. I'll probably call the Winn Dixie in Gulf Shores and order a cooked turkey and Stacie and Jon will cook whatever else we'll eat. Tim and Kris have other plans for Thanksgiving.
The AU game was delayed for more than 2 hours because of rain and wasn't broadcast on my usual station. I watched the South Carolina/Kentucky game which was at Kentucky. Carolina didn't play well and was routed by Kentucky big time. The next day our local newspaper had the stats for the Auburn game which our team won. They also reported that our team and the opponents sat in the locker rooms in wet uniforms for the 2 hours! AU won, but it evidently wasn't a pretty game.
A big Hello to Every Buddy looking in this morning.
Sue
Sue, the movie was good except for the alcoholic period he went through, but he completely turned his life around after he attended Billy Graham's crusade. Will Graham, Billy's grandson portrayed him which was interesting. He has said that he has no intentions of every acting again. He only did it because of his grandpa. He is an evangelist like his father and grandfather. It's horrifying to see what those men went through in Japan and how it affected them for years afterward. Yes, this was the 2nd part of the book UNBROKEN that came out about 3 or 4 years ago. Both John and I had read it.
Your TG trip sounds nice. We will be going to Melanie's in IN along with almost all of the other family.
We haven't had our usual drought here but we haven't had an overabundance of rain either. We're in a strange pocket that the rain seems to go around. Good during hurricanes, but not so good for regular rain. Our temps are in the low 80's now, but I think they are supposed to climb back up to 90 this week. I was reading last night and didn't watch the news. Have you read Linda Lael Miller's books? I'm really enjoying THE LAST CHANCE CAFE by her.
I couldn't get to sleep again last night until about 3 AM!! :tickedoff: Then my cleaning girl mixed up her days and showed up at 9 AM when I was still sleeping! She was supposed to come tomorrow and be at one of my neighbor's today. This is the first time she has done that, but it sure wasn't appreciated today. I told her to go ahead and stay anyway since she was here and I was awake.
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
Good Morning Every Buddy. Mary welcome home from your trip. With Keith going down hilll I am wondering if I am going to be able to go to California for my yearly Christmas trip to see Gilbert, Forest and Savannah.
The boys left me a to do list to take care of,lots of things to get done but one of them is going to come help with some if of it, Packing up to trains and various other things to be sold etc.
Marilyn, I'm so glad the boys are involved and helping you out. Sending cyber hugs and prayers.
Marilyn...Keep strong. K has really declined quickly. Get good legal advice before you sign over anything, please.
I’ve read a lot of Linda Lael Miller’s books.
Our river trip was very wet on Sunday and today as we left Dubuque. They’re flooding at hone. Police sent out a text that flooding was happening in our area, and another local gal texted me they’ve had horrible t’storms and rain....downtown is sandbagging, and some gravel roads are being washed out. Dbq had 4 inches of rain and 1-2 more expected this afternoon. It was clear and sunny once we got south of Dbq.
We decided to stay overnight here in Davenport area and stop in CR on our way home tomorrow.
The cruise was food overload...I shouldn’t eat for another week!
Jane
I don't plan on signing over anything. I am just getting started to taking care of some of the business. I do have to get my name put on the deed to the house.
Good morning, Buddies. It's going to be pretty hot again this afternoon, so I'm going outside shortly to clean up the leaves in the back yard. I got most of the front yard cleaned up yesterday. I try to finish any yardwork by at least 10:30, but may not get it all finished this morning. I will probably have to make multiple trips down to the curb to take leaves down there.
Tim just arrived. He's doing some work under my house--which I don't understand, but am thankful he knows what he's doing. I think it has to do with erosion from all the rain we've had this summer.
I'll be back later to yack. Have a nice morning, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane, wondered where you were. Hope you enjoyed the cruise. I'm sorry your town is flooded. I hope it goes down quickly.
Marilyn, sounds like you know what needs to be done.
Sue, you are so lucky to have a son who is such a jack of all trades and takes such good care of you. I'm so glad we don't have to do our own leaves anymore. The HOA landscapers blow them into piles and then load them into trucks with a vacuum hose. Pretty neat, but I wish they would start earlier. Thanks to Florence, we already have a lot of leaves down and then Bunny tracks them in.
Since my cleaning girl came yesterday, I don't have anything scheduled for today. I also finished sending in the church articles to the newspapers. I'm waiting till tomorow to do laundry, so I will have done what John needs for next week.
My hair is a mess. I need a haircut desperately but can't get in til Thursday.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
We're home and glad to be here. For a relaxing cruise and only eating and talking, we're both exhausted!
I'm trying to catch up on stuff...but laundry will have to wait until Thursday. I'm not starting that now.
jane
Sorry, jane, I must have missed something. Where did you take a cruise? We always need time to rest up when we get home.
Sue, your Thanksgiving trip to Gulf Shores sounds great. We always talked about going down in the wintertime, but it's a long (8-hours) from here, so we never did. I know it's a comfort for you to have Tim taking care of house (etc.) thing for you.
Sharon, enjoy your "day off". Where is John's cruise going? I know bridge is the focus, but is there a destination?
Jeanne, I'm glad I don't have to think about getting another car. Mine is a 2006 Altima, and I've had no problems with it. I've really limited my driving in any case. And I've just about decided to stop driving after dark entirely. I'm not able to see the lines in a less-well-lit area, and the oncoming lights really bother me.
{{{{{{Marilyn}}}}}}}}
Happy Tuesday to all the Buddies!
Mary...it was a very short one...Davenport to Dbq on Sunday and back on Monday. It was miserable weather on Sunday. Monday was fine. We talked and ate, and ate, and ate! LOL.
Jane
Sounds like mostly great fun, jane!
And the rains continue. The streets by the river are open again...temporarily, I suspect as we’re to have lots more rain. The river is full and moving fast.
Bridge today and that’s it. 😇
Jane
What a night . I have a cough , Used the nebulizer before bed time but still coughed . I tried a cough drop , didn't do much good . Took cough syrup , then had pain in my left hip . Finally got up at 5:00 a.m. Maybe I can get a little nap this afternoon , I hope .
Alpiner...I hope you can get some rest today. We all seem to have those unrestful nights, whether it’s our lungs or joint/ muscle pain...or some other thing.
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and am dressed for working in my yard, but am waiting for a Seniors & Friends volunteer to take me to the Recycle Center. I have 3 large bags full of magazines and a trug of beer bottles which have all been sitting in my utility room for the past 2 years. I'll be glad to get them out of here.
Sharon, I need a haircut, too, but will let it go until early next week. It's longer and messier than I like, but I can ignore it as I have the trip to the recycle center this morning and bridge again tomorrow at 12:30 and Friday a.m. Tim will be here early to take to the library and Kroger and home to put the groceries away and then out to lunch, hopefully with Kris.
Welcome home, Jane! I'm sorry the weather was bad the first day, but the second day sounds like fun and what fun to have yummy food to eat! Is this a company that has frequent short cruises? Enjoy your lunch out with your bridge friends and I hope you get great cards!
Mary, I'm happy to be going to the beach and hope we have nice weather. I enjoy walking along the beach and just sitting on the porch of the condo and watching the swimmers, walkers, and the various boats and planes that fly along the beach. I'll take a bathing suit, but will likely only swim in the pool at the condo. I am also relieved that I don't have to buy another car. My 2002 Toyota is in great shape and it's only driven once a week since my fall and doesn't have a lot of miles on it. When I bought it, I'd already decided this would be my last car. We'd owned Toyotas since the 70's and they have been extremely reliable.
Alpiner, I hope you were able to nap yesterday and are feeling better this morning. Coughing can be so exhausting and it seems as if it will never stop. Try to take it easy today and I hope you can control the coughing.
Marilyn, good luck on getting things in order now that Keith is not able to take care of it. It sounds like son Dr. Keith is supportive of you and will help out when he can. Meanwhile, take care of yourself and try not to get overtired.
The volunteer will be here shortly, so I'll sign off now. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
P.S. Mary, I haven't been to the beach for 2 years. We used to meet Tim, Kris, and Ard and Dave before he died and we stayed in a condo with Jon, Stacie, and Alex and Nic when they were not yet in school. We haven't been down there since I fell 2 years ago. Tim and Kris have decided not to go with us this year.
Mary, my favorite time to go to Gulf Shores is in the fall. Fewer people and the beaches are not so crowded. We haven't been since I fell 2 years ago and I've missed it. I will call the Winn Dixie in Gulf Shores and order a turkey and Stacie cooks the side dishes, so we'll be feasting (and over eating) for the weekend of Thanksgiving. Tim and Kris have decided not to join us this year as it's been almost a year since her Dad died and they will probably cook for her Mom at their home.
Good Morning Buddies. It is getting so daunting to get things done that need doing especially with the house. Now I find that I need an attorney to get my name put on the deed. If my name is not on the deed and if Keith has to go facility, I lose the house. If my name is on the deed I can sell it and get into a smaller place.
Taking care of Keith is another daunting project to deal with. At 4:30am I was up taking care of his bag. He has somehow got the clamp undone and the urine leaked out I don't know where. I can't find it. That is the 4th ti8mne in 3 days that has happened. He drags the bag behind him, forgets that he has to pick it up. I will be so glad that he will be able to go the bathroom on his own after his surgery on the 23rd.
The hospice intajke worker will be here tomorrow so then I can get some help.
Marilyn, that's the way I thought the deed and Medicaid worked but wasn't sure. Better get that done soonest! It must be so frustrating dealing with the catheter and Keith not understanding. I'm glad you're getting help from hospice. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jane, that sounds like a nice break, but too bad it rained one day. Enjoy your bridge & luncheon.
I've got the 2nd load of laundry in. Trying to get it all done before John has to pack. I'm going to the FC shortly.
Sue, your TG trip with the family to the beach sounds great. Enjoy! My car is a 2011 Avalon and only has 35k on it, so it wil be my last car too. John's is a 2016, so probably his last too.
Mary, John's cruise is to Puerto Rico and Haiti, but he doesn't plan to get off at either one. He will be to busy playing.
Alpiner, I hope you can get a nap today and that the coughing subsides. If not, call your dr for a codeine cough syrup. I seldom have a problem with coughing, but when I did, that helped me.
Hi Jeanne, Joy, Darlene, Ginny and any I've forgotten. Sharon
Marilyn ...
I am so sorry that you and Keith are
having such difficult time right now.
I am glad to see that you are going to
see a Lawyer about what to do about
the house and everything else that
affects you financially.
Things can get very complicated now that
Keith is ill. Be sure to let the lawyer
know exactly what is going on with him so
that the Lawyer will advise you what to do
that will be in your best interest now.
Best wishes,
Sandy
A 50 year friend of Keith (college roommate) is coming Saturday, He is not practicing anymore but he is an attorney. I will ask him what to do. He has given me the names of attorneys he has worked with in the past. it is now time to talk to them. The only problem facing this is that Keith can't be out any about with the catheter and bag, walk inbto an office to sign the papers.
Prayers for you Marlyin......let's hope there's no problem due to his altimizer diag.....it's still warm here in Texas...we will probably cool off about Haloween....I am trying to declutter...have so much to get rid of..Hi to all my buddies...prayers..wisdom and understanding to all Darlene
Marilyn, since you have power of attorney, can't you sign for him? I really don't know, but a question for the attorney friend.
Darlene, I think we are all at the stage of wanting to declutter and give to our kids, etc. I just went through my cabinets and got a few things out for the UMW's Octoberfest Shabby Chic shop. It is so hard to let things go that have memories attached.
I just got back from the FC and am wiped out. I have been hurting a lot today and didn't want to go but needed to.
If my posts are messed up, it's due to my computer. That's going to be my birthday present to me-a new computer!
Sharon
Marilyn, so glad you have an attorney friend to advise you. An attorney can come to your house for Keith to sign papers. Mine came to my house last winter after I had had surgery. I needed to sign some papers and there was no way I could get to his office in a downtown building.
It never hurts to ask.
Just found out kKeith will not be on Hospice after all. That was something bDr. craig was insisting on, but Keith's Alzheimert's isn't bad enough to qualify. bHe will have his surgery Oct. 23.
Marilyn..I’m glad you got that straightened out. I thought Hospice was for those who were deemed medically fragile and no more treatments, etc. and life expectancy of 6 months or less.
84 here yesterday and 49 this morning. Hard for old body to adjust.
Good morning, Buddies. I'm still not dressed, but do need to get out back to rake up some leaves. I probably won't take them down to the leaf pile because I have bridge at 12:30 out at Merilin's house. Bonney will pick me up sometime after 12:00. I love my big oak trees but hate having to rake leaves and clean up the mess!
Sharon, good for you for getting to the fitness center. I count my yard work as "fitness" so I don't try to get to the fitness center. Since I'm still not driving and may never drive again, I will continue with the yard work at my own slow pace and hope that will take care of it. I've lost a good bit of weight, am down to 121 pounds but fortunately most of my clothing still fits.
Marilyn, I'm sorry that Keith's Alzheimer's is not severe enough for Hospice assistance. I hope the surgery goes well and his condition improves. You've had a "hard row to hoe" recently with your son's passing and Keith's situation. At least Dr. Craig is around for advice and help.
Jane, we're expecting another day of low 90's temperatures. I'm going outside shortly to rake up some leaves but won't stay out very long. We usually have a frost by this time of year, but it's nothing but HOT, HOT, HOT here!
Mary, Tim comes by every Monday a.m. to see how my weekend went and always looks over any paperwork I have. We keep a file of everything--and I don't file it until he looks at it. He checks again on Friday. I think I need to remind him that I need to send another payment to the IRS this month. Yuck!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue...don't know why..but had you in my mind to weigh more than 121...I weighed 130...until a year ago...have lost down to 118....don't know why...eat all the time....all my test...scans come back ok....I never weighed over that though unless I was pregnant.....but would sure like to gain back to 130.....have a good day..Darlene
I should have your problem of getting to thin without trying, Darlene & Sue. Gaining weight easily runs in my family and watch it as I do, I can't begin to get down to where I should be, even with exercise. Sue, I'm sure your garden work qualifies as exercise for you. I couldn't begin to do all you do.
I got my hair cut this am and then went to the grocery, the library, and the ATM. Now, I need to go in and style my hair. I always have her do a wet cut only. Then I've got to eat lunch and then go to the eye doctor for a recheck on my eyes. I also have to put in a load of dark things and then I'll be done with laundry.
Marilyn, it is good K isn't considered terminal yet, but I know that Hospice would be a big help. Hang in there.
Hi Mary, Jane and all. Sharon
I finally found my social security card and went over to the court house to see what else I needed for the gold star on the driver's license. She looked over what I had and said I was good to go...and did I want to renew now. I said, YES, so that's done and no need to go to Social Security office for a replacement card or get a marriage license. She said the Passport covers the birth certificate and marriage license thing...so Passport, Social Security card, two pieces of mail with my name and addess, and a current driver's license. WHEW! Then back to the bank to return the passport and social security card to the safe deposit box.
Now, I'm hassling with a new WD passport external harddrive that appears defective. I"ve been in email contact with WD...and have sent screen shots, etc. I think Best Buy just needs to exchange this loser. I just bought it Sept. 28.
Still chilly enough out there for long jeans, a turtleneck and a fleece jacket. It sure beats the heat and humidity, though.
jane
Jane..what's gold star on driving license for? My passport is still good for awhile..my driving license is good for 2 more years...I wonder if I could renew that early...probably see better now than in 2 years...just a thought...Darlene
Same question as Darlene, jane. Plusl do you have a special need for all those pieces of ID?
This week has been doctor week. I saw the ENT guy Tuesday. The vertigo at night when I get in the bed has returned. He didn't order an Epley procedure which he had done before. This time he wanted me to get some PT for balance training. I agreed to that (since I know I need it anyway).
They called today to set it up - and I'm on for my first appt at 8 a.m. next Wednesday. I'll get that changed to a bit later the next time. Then today, I saw the rheumatologist. Nothing special there, except some blood work and my flu shot. But he keeps my NSAID prescriptions going for me, and I'll have a repeat bone scan when I go back in 6 months.
I hope all get good cards this week. I haven't played so far this week - my regular duplicate partner is out of town. The four-some plays here tonight. They're nice gals, but not very good players. Oh, well.
Happy intro to weekend, Buddies!
This afternoon Norm & I are going to get our flu shots . I have had a cough so have been putting off getting the shot but it seems to be getting better .
The Star is to make the license REAL ID compliant. It's explained several places on the internet. It seems to be helpful/necessary when flying.
TSA accepts alternative forms of identification, such as a passport, military ID or permanent-resident card. ... “Starting January 22, 2018, you will need a driver's license or ID from a state compliant with the Real ID Act, a state that has an extension for compliance or an alternate ID to fly.â€Jan 4, 2017
I needed the passport, two pieces of mail, current license, social security card to get the star on the license.
Darlene...here they wouldn't renew your license two years ahead. After age 75 or so, the license here is only good for two years. They renewed mine ahead because I'll be in TX when it expires. We also need to have several weeks to now get the license from the state...you leave the office with a paper copy good for 30 days and your old license. The new one...a plastic one...will come in the mail and have a gold star on the upper right.
Here's a link for Texas, Darlene...
Under the plan submitted to DHS, DPS will issue REAL ID compliant Driver License and Identification cards: REAL ID DL and ID cards - These cards will be marked with a star and can be used as the sole ID for domestic flights and to access federal buildings.
TxDPS - Federal Real ID Act - Texas DPS - Texas.gov
https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/federalRealIdAct.htm (https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/federalRealIdAct.htm)
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TN it says is compliant
https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/tennessee
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Good to get the shot, Alpiner.
Ray got both his second shingles shot and his flu shot this morning.
I'll get mine Saturday at the open clinic, I hope.
jane
Interesting, jane. I've always just used my passport for ID when flying. TN renews licenses on a "0" birthday, and when I turned 80, mine was renewed for 10 years. I was amazed. My passport was also renewed for 10 years. Guess that should take care of my ID for the rest of my life. ;D I think our drivers' licenses are authorized.
The doc also told me I should get the new shingles shots, but that I'd need to go to the pharmacy.
I wish I didn't have to do it that way. They always put the pharmacy/clinic at the very back corner of the store. I know why they do that, but it still makes me angry. Oh, well...
Mary Tai Chi for better balance would be fantastic for you. Want to move to Oregon and join my class? :2funny:
Well My dr. called and said Keith dons't qualify for hospice because his dementia is not severe enough. what? He has to be so far gone that he can only speak a few words and not able to carry on a conversation. As the day progresses he gets more confused, so by bedtime last night he was going to the garage looking for his bedroom. I don't think Dr. Craig is going to be very pleased about that. I never did think he was ready for Hospice, but Craig kept insisting that he was and that my judgement was flawed. (Not his exact words just paraphrased). I do think a cregiver will be required in the not so distant future.
We will still have to make a trip to see and attorney to get my name on the deed with Keith's. So if he ever does get medicaid the state can't take the house for his care. I will be able to continue to live here and sell if I want to get into a smaller place.
John and I got our REAL ID drivers license last month. John's old license expires this month. Mine was valid, but not for flying and my passport expired in March, so I had to get one to fly. It's a hassle, but it's done now.
You can still use your passport to fly, but I don't like to and it is expensive to renew if you aren't planning to travel.
Jane, it's great that you guys are already getting your 2nd shingles shot. They won't be available around here till the end of the month. We want to get them too. We both have gotten our flu shot.
It's still about 90 degrees with high humidity here. I'm ready for fall.
The eye dr said it is my stigmatism that is messing with my vision, so they are making a pair of glasses for me that is supposed to help. MC pays for one pair after cataraft surgery.
Mary, I'm sure we all could use some balance PT. I had some with my knee, but I could use some more.l
I need to go fix dinner. Sharon
Marilyn, I'd LOVE to move to Oregon and be in your class. My rheumatologist mentioned that this morning as something that might help. A zillion years ago, I took an intro 6-week session, but never followed up with it. I need to suggest that they start one here - maybe they could find an instructor.
Sharon, as far as I know the TN drivers' license is valid for flying. I've never heard otherwise. Glad all your stuff is taken care of.
We didn't get the flu shot , they were out of the stronger shot for older people .
Always something, Alpiner, it seems.
The monsoons have returned to Iowa...and we're off to Dbq in a bit...Ray has a doc appt at 11:00, we need to stop at Sam's Club for paper products, then a 1:00 with a new person who's our contact with the trust dept at the bank in Dbq. We need to sign the forms for our RMDs for this year.
Have a good Friday.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm dressed in somewhat presentable shorts and T-shirt for a trip to Kroger where I hope to get a flu shot and ask about another Shingles shot. Tim should be here shortly. It's just too hot to wear long pants or a dress out to Kroger, library, and the place we like to eat lunch.
I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, read the morning paper and looked over my grocery list. If the shade comes around in the back yard later this afternoon, I may rake up more oak leaves and take them down to the leaf pile in my back yard. I'll have a new bag of library books, so will probably start reading one, too.
Jane, I hope you can stay dry when you stop at Ray's doctor appointment, Sam's club, and the bank. We've had lots of rain, too, but not as much as you've had this summer. Our afternoon temperature is still up in the mid 90's, too, so I try to get anything I want to do outside done by 10:00 a.m.
Alpiner, hopefully the place where you get your flu shot will have one available on your next trip to your pharmacy.
Mary, I think you and other residents would enjoy having an exercise class at your residence. And it could certainly give you an opportunity to improve your balance which is important to we Seniors who are concerned about falling as we grow older. Could you start a petition with your friends there?
Sharon, I need to check my driver's license. I don't think I'll ever drive again--at least not until I can get this brace off my right leg--but it's a nice ID to have and is accepted everywhere in Alabama. So far I haven't received notice that I'd need to take another driver's test. I hope your eye doctor finds a solution for you.
Marilyn, you have my sympathy. I hope Dr. Craig will be able to help you get the help you need with Keith. Keith could be a danger to himself while wandering around your home and yard. You're both in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted.
I renewed my passport either last year or the year before, but haven't been able to travel anywhere since. I think it's good for 6-8 years. I keep it in my safe deposit box and haven't needed anything from it for a year or two, so don't really know. I'd love to make another trip to Ireland, but doubt that will work out for me. I have friends on The Isle of Mann and could probably see them if I could get back to Ireland. We e-mail frequently but would love a visit.
Tim just came in the kitchen door, so I'll shut off for now.
Sue
Good morning, Gals. I've folded and hung all the clothes I washed (I was too tired last night) and straightened up a little after breakfast and dressing. I'm going to try to get to the FC today and then I will have to help John choose his clothes for the trip and then pack them up. (He's color blind, so I have to help in that department.) He also is hopeless at folding his shirts, etc for packing.
The dr. said my stigmatism is what is causing my problems, so we ordered a pair of reading glasses. I hope that does the trick and lessens the eye strain.
I should go take Tai Chi classes. They have them here, but I just don't like taking classes and having to be somewhere at a certain time.
Sue, it is to be 91 here today and we have had very little rain since Florence. Enjoy your new books.
Jane, hope your trip to Dbq is a good one.
All for now. Sharon
Good morning. I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s but plan to dress soon and rake some more leaves before it gets unbearably hot. I think we'll get up into the 90's again today. I'm planning on watching football games most of the afternoon.
I'd planned on getting my flu shot yesterday at Kroger, but there was a waiting line of 3 people to get flu shots and we decided not to wait. I'll call the Senior Friends to hopefully get a ride to Kroger on Tuesday or Wednesday a.m. for the flu shot and hopefully a hair cut at the Great Clips place near Kroger. I need to call my G.P. to see if I need another Shingles shot.
Tim took me to the library for books to read this up-coming week, then to Kroger, back home to put away the groceries, and to Niffer's restaurant where we met Kris for lunch. After lunch I raked up 2 trugs of leaves and put them on my leaf pile down at the back of my lot and started on one of my library books which I finished before lights out about 11:30.
Other than that, I am planning a football watching marathon. It's just too hot to stay outside much after 10:00 a.m.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good Saturday morning....a dreary one here and rains to return.
I got over to the Urgent Care when it opened at 8:00 am for flu shots as well as urgent care. The line was about 15 people deep, already. Finally a supervisor came out and separated the sick people from the flu shot group and things seemed to move faster. So, shot is done. Nurse said flu season has started earlier this year.
We're planning on watching football too, but Ray's also making some bean soup for himself, and I'll tackle cleaning out the refrig when he's out of the kitchen.
Otherwise, laundry is in the machines, and it's time for a break. :coolsmiley:
jane
I helped John get packed last night and then got up at 4:15 am to drive him to his friend's to share her shuttle to the airport. I haven't heard from him yet, but he is probably waiting till he gets on board the ship to call. I was going to read my SS lesson this morning but discovered John had taken the book with him! Grr! Will have to see if they have an extra one at SS.
I don't have much planned for today. I've been so busy this week.
Sue, enjoy your games.
Jane, cleaning out the fridge doesn't sound like much fun, but I need to do that too.
Tomorow after church, I need to stop at Lowes to order something for the garage edging. Then I'm going to Publix to see if they make good cheesecakes. If so, I will order one to pick up next Saturday for John's Sunday birthday, his 80th. If they don't have good ones, I'll have to check around. I know the Cheesecake Factory would have them, but that is a long way from here. Maybe one of the nearby restaurants will have a good one.
Have a nice weekend, everyone. Sharon
Good morning..or I should say afternoon....when is the final vote on the Judge confirmation? I thought it was today......I reluctantly got my flu shot yesterday....I got the flu last year...also had the shot....I was really sick...sure hope this one works better...have a great weekend Darlene
Darlene, according to what I've read, last year's strain was worse and the shot not as effective. This year is supposed to be better. Let's hope so. John got his yesterday too. I got mine a couple weeks ago. Sharon
Wow, where is everyone?
Our SS leader called me at 9 PM last night to ask me to teach today's lesson! I did half of it and the leader from another small class brought her class and taught the other half. We had 2 lessons today because of no SS last week.
After church I went to Lowes to get a couple things we needed and then to Publix. They don't have a cheesecake I want, so will have to look elsewhere.
Nothing else here. Hope everyone is out having fun. Sharon
Nothing going on around here. My bridge partner is back home from her trip, so I'll be playing tomorrow evening. Actually this is going to be a busy week - two appointments each on Monday and Wednesday, and one on Thursday. Whew! ;D
Good luck on your upcoming week, Buddies!
Good Morning. Thunderstorms going strong, and I was wide awake at 4:00 am. So, at 4:30 got up and came downstairs for a chai tea to warm the tummy. I also turned on the gas stove and warmed up the family room and listened to the rain and thunder.
Only thing for me today is waiting for the cable guy to come and replace one of the cable boxes. The two of us having to deal with one tv over the long weekend was inconvenient, so I'll be glad to have both working again. Ray loves old movies and I love sports...so two TVs are a must on the weekends, especially.
I suppose the river will be flooding the low area of W. Main again. One little store gets hit everytime and they're redoing the place after the flood last week. Concrete trucks were there yesterday, pouring more flooring, I guess. I hope any flooding hits them again before they've replaced much.
jane
Such storms we hadSat. Sunday here. I had to cancel carpet cleaning again. Set it up for Thursday but called again as the say stormed and only 53 deg that day. Now called them for Tuesday whenwillbe 83 deg.
I was going to do so much work around here this last 2 months but lost man that was supposed to do it. He has family problems. S will just do what I can. Got furnace all checked out. Porch roof fixed. So will forget rest until spring.
Was going to sell my Honda and buy another 2016 but now mine running good so will hold on that also. Found one ,but after seeing all the tax and other things coming to extra $1500 it turned me off. Also insurance up 700$ I don't put miles on a car anymore.
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and have a large load of wash in the washing machine. I need to do some paper work today and get my kitchen table cleaned up as I have bridge here on Wednesday. I'm expecting Tim to come by to check on me as usual on Monday morning.
Not much else going on here today besides more leaf raking, the paper work, and the kitchen tidied. I have a Church Circle meeting tomorrow morning and my ride will pick me up about 8:45. Tomorrow is also election day with run-offs for mayor and other local offices. Hopefully I can get home and walk down there to vote before it gets too hot. On Wednesday, the bridge club will meet here, so I need to get my house in order, get out the card tables, cards, etc. but will do that sometime tomorrow afternoon.
Jane, I love both old movies and sports--but on the weekends, I stick with sports. I like to keep up with the teams I like, but unfortunately our Auburn team has lost again! And last week South Carolina lost to Kentucky--Kentucky never used to have much of a team, but they're hot this year. I'm sorry about the flooding in your down town area. It's tough on the business owners.
Mary, it sounds like you're going to have to take a few naps between outings today! Gosh, I'd hate to have 5 appointments in one week. Do you drive yourself or have transportation from your facility? I hope the appointments go well. Also hope you have some time to rest and relax at your facility.
Sharon, I've been unhappy with the Sunday School schedule (grade 3-5 all in one class) that I've been teaching. I told the C.E. director yesterday that at the end of the quarter, I'd like to quit--and she said it was OK to quit now. She has 2 teachers each Sunday and the "main" teacher does everything and there is no need for 2 teachers in the class. If I were the "main" teacher, I'd do it differently and when I told her that, she immediately let me "retire"! The class never has had more than 5 or 6 students when I've been there as a "helper" or even if I were the only teacher. Good for you for sharing with another teacher!
Darlene, I wanted to get my flu shot on Friday while we were at Kroger, but there was a fairly long waiting list of people who also wanted a flu shot. I'm going to try again on Thursday when I don't have bridge and will call a Seniors And Friends volunteer to take me down there--and I'd like to get a haircut, too, but that will depend on the wait time at the Great Clips next to Kroger.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
P.S. Jeanne, you were posting when I finished. It sounds as if you're getting ready for winter with a furnace check up and porch roof fixed. I still have my 2002 Toyota which Tim uses to drive me to Doctor's appointments and grocery trips. I'm not going to get rid of it as it has less than 50,000 miles on it and the distance to Kroger and/or my appointments are fairly short. When I bought it in 2002, I'd decided not to take many more long road trips with Alex and Nic as both were going to college soon. I am going to the beach at Thanksgiving with Jon, Stacie, Alex and Nic. Jon will come up here and we'll meet Stacie and the boys at a condo down there.
Hi Gals, Mary, you really do have a busy week! Glad your bridge partner is back. I have 2 appts on Thurs--one for a final, I hope, Ortho appt, the other for my annual mammogram.
On Wed, I'm going to take a 90 yo bridge friend shopping with me as she doesn't drive anymore. I need to go to 2 or 3 stores and she's amenable if there's a place to sit when needed. We'll have lunch out too.
Jeanne, glad you're getting everything checked out and good for winter and that you don't need a new car.
Sue, hope you can get everything done this week that you have planned. Good for you on quitting SS teaching. I know you weren't happy with the way it was done.
Jane, sounds like a nap is in store for you today. Have you tried Tylenol PM when you wake up in the middle of the night. It helps me, but I'm sure you've thought of it. Too bad about your local flooding. I agree about needing 2 TV's. We seldom watch the same things.
I talked to Melanie this AM and she said she had ordered a cheesecake from Eli's in Chicago. I went on line and found what I wanted and it will be delivered Thursday! Yea! No looking around and no shipping fees either. Just more expensive than I had hoped, but we'll freeze some of it for Christmas.
I need to eat lunch and then go to the FC. Hi to all. Sharon
Hi every Buddy, Hospice nurse was here this morning, She is gouing to try to help up some way we don't know yet how. I am thinking I will be looking for a caregiver for Keith. I will still need to get him to an attorney while he is still able to understand what he is signing. to get my anme on the deed with his, just in case he has to be put in Memory Care. I don't want the state to take the house.
Marilyn, I hope the Hospice nurse can help you some - even unofficially. Good luck with the legal stuff.
Sharon, hope you get your final report from the orthopedist.
Sue, I hope you don't get too much wind and rain from Michael. We do need the rain, though. We're supposed to finally get some cooler temperatures by the end of the week - even with some lows in the 50s by next Monday night. :)
jane and Jeanne - your temps are crazy - up and down so much and so quickly. It's no wonder the joints are hurting.
I had my 6-month teeth cleaning this morning. All is good - except for one filling that is starting to "leak" or something. It's the last upper molar, and I think I may opt to just have it removed, rather than get a crown for it. I'll have to think about that. And then I took my car for routine service. Nothing wrong there, but that took up the whole morning. It was good to get back to bridge tonight - even if we didn't get any MPs. We did come in with 47% - and that's not too bad.
Marilyn, yes, the legal stuff needs to be taken care of immediately and before the surgery. Glad the Hospice is helping some. Caregivers sound good, at least till after the surgery.
Mary, sounds like you've been busy. We are supposed to get rain & wind from Michael Wed & Thurs, the 2 days I have plans, so I hope it is minimal. I have brought stuff in from the patio just in case. Melanie & hubby are in Hernando, FL and expecting some effects of it. My sil and her 3 children live in Tallahassee which will definitely get effects. I, too, hope Sue doesn't have any problems.
I did get to the FC yesterday and tried out the recumbent elliptical machine for 5 mins to see if it hurt my back. It didn't, so will add that to my repertoire.
Haven't heard from John yet but I guess no news is good news. Sharon
Storms again last night...now to get cold...82 yesterday and to be highs in 40s by weekend. Crazy 😜.
We're expecting rain today--and my Wednesday bridge club is playing here today. Terri is driving Helen and I'll probably have to go out with an umbrella to get her into the house and bring her walker inside. We had a terrible time at Ruth's 2 weeks ago because there was a huge downpour when we were leaving her home. Terri backed her car up to the small covered entry way and I pushed Helen in the walker to the car, helped her out of that and into the car. We were all drenched by the time we were in the car. When Terri takes Helen home, she can pull up into the covered driveway there and usually Helen's daytime helper comes outside to help her get inside.
I've been busy getting ready for bridge. I've put out cups for coffee and glasses for tea and water. I move my coffee pot into the dining area because I have room for the glasses, ice bucket, sugar and cream, and a pitcher of cold tea, on the breakfront in that area.
I've showered and dressed and now did to dig up the prize money. ($1.00, 75cents, and one quarter! We really play for big stakes here!
Have a nice day every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals, just now started to rain harder, mostly a light sprinkle when I was out and about with my friend. I did find some nice shirts for John and a new purse for me at Stein Mart. I didn't find anything at Bed, Bath, & Beyond. My friend only bought a satin pillowslip. We had lunch at Jason's Deli, which was nearby and good.
When I got home, my answering machine had a message from John that he was okay and having fun. He's supposed to call back, but hasn't. I was relieved to hear from him though. I was going to call the travel agency this afternoon if he hadn't called.
Jane, the weather is just crazy. We are supposed to finally get down in the 70's Friday and on.
Sue, hope your bridge goes well and that you don't get drenched again helping your friend in.
I'm going to cancel my dr's appts for tomorrow. Too much rain & wind to be out in.
Hi to all. Sharon
No rain here yet. It's supposed to rain today and tomorrow, but ours will come from a cold front moving in from the west - not from Michael. What I'm watching live really looks awful. Knowing where Sue lives, it looks like she's getting a lot of wind and rain. I'll have to check on the place we rent - but it's farther on the western edge - near the mouth of Mobile Bay.
jane, we're supposed to down near 50 in the next couple of days (for a low). But it hasn't been up and down like yours.
I went to the first PT session this morning - mostly evaluation and a couple of tests today. The vertigo did show up, so at least he got an idea of what he'd be working with. He's got me scheduled for twice a week for 4-6 weeks, so I'll be going on Monday and Friday mornings for a while. The mani-pedi did feel very good, though. Nothing else today. Only one appointment tomorrow - with my financial adviser. My last statement looked great, and I assume this is just a routine year-end meeting.
Hugs to all the Buddies !
Morning, Buddies!
It’s fall here...highs in the 40s now and frost possible the next several days. We will be dumping our hanging baskets and emptying the pots in the back, and bringing in the oriole and hummer feeders. Time for those little guys to head south.
Sue & Sharon & Mary...hope all is well with you and Hurricane Michael.
We picked up our friends last night at 10:30 pm at the airport in CR. They’d had a looong day....leaving Paris, France at 4:00 am Iowa time and getting home here a bit after midnight. Both of them were exhausted. They’re hosting a party Friday night at a local place as that day is their 60th wedding anniversary.
I hope to spend today getting my family bookkeeping up to date. I’d bought a new external HD and it was a dud. That came only after being in contact with 4 technicians at Western Digital. Best Buy replaced it without further question ...I had just purchased it Sept. 28 and had all the documentation from Western Digital.
Jane
Hi Gals, It's been pouring here. The wind isn't too bad yet, but I'm glad I cancelled the appts. They even closed the schools in Charlotte and Fort Mill.
Never did get the 2nd call from John. I presume they left PR which is the only place he could call from till he gets back to FL. Glad he left the message that all was okay and that he was having fun. Hope he's getting some points.
Mary, I'm glad you are getting the PT for your dizziness and that the therapist saw it.
Jane, we're to be at 73 today. Got down to 54 last night! Whoo Hoo! When my mums out front die, I'll replace them with pansies and also put pansies in the back. They survive all winter here.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon....I envy you having pansies. I love them, but it's too hot here in the summer for them, and, of course, as you know from your years in IN, nothing blooms here in the winter....except icicles! :2funny:
The devastation along the FL panhandle coast is incredible. I'm so sorry for those folks.
And it was amazing that the storm held together for so long. I've heard from all my SC folks, and they're all fine. We just had about 0.5" of rain here, and no wind from the storm. It all passed south and east of us.
jane, we're always ready for the first frost here - to get rid of the autumn hayfever triggers and mosquitoes, but it usually doesn't come until November. I'm glad we don't get your winters, though. ;)
My meeting with the financial folks went well this morning. They certainly are doing well with "my money" - I have (on paper, at least) almost 50% more assets than I did when I started with them 2 1/2 years ago. One dumb move on my part this morning, though. I thought my appointment was at 10. So at 8 a.m., I was sitting around in my PJs reading the paper, when my phone beeped a reminder. I checked and, OMG, my appointment was for 9!! :o I did get there on time, and didn't speed, but I hate being that rushed. Shame on me!
I hope we hear from Sue soon. And Marilyn, check in when you can and let us know how things are going.
Hugs to all!
The wind has picked up some this afternoon, but still isn't bad. All my Tallahassee family is okay but without power. My sil staying with a daughter. Melanie & Sangmin are fine, didn't even lose power.
Jane, I love your statement of only icicles blooming in your winter. Yes, I remember that all to well. Glad it's behind me.
It is still spitting a little rain, so guess I'll wait till tomorrow to grocery shop. My cheesecake arrived. I was afraid it wouldn't in the storm. Guess I'll go read or nap. Sharon
We had torrential rains all day yesterday. It finally stopped very early this morning. I spent a good bit of time after breakfast dragging downed limbs down to the street for Monday's trash pick up. I'm not finished as I had a friend coming by to take me to Kroger for my flu shot and then to Great Clips for a haircut (where I was scalped--sometimes the hairdresser (never the same one) gets scissors happy. I know it will grow out to the length I want in a couple of weeks, but I feel like a newly shorn sheep!
It started pouring rain here yesterday about 3:00 and we were still playing bridge. Everyone wanted to go home, so we just quit and they did. I didn't get to give out the prize money--but no one wanted to wait to tote up the scores! The rain continued through the night. Lots of wind, too.
Mary, I hope the PT evaluation and upcoming exercise program will help. I did get outside about 8:30 this morning and drug lots of downed limbs down to the curb. I'm still not finished and hope I can get the rest done tomorrow or Saturday morning. Tim will come over tomorrow to take me to the library, Kroger, and out to lunch, so I won't get much done tomorrow. Congratulations on getting your assets organized and earning Money! We visited a financial specialist last year and updated my will and other items that needed to be taken care of.
Jane, I'm glad your friends made it home safely, but I know they must be exhausted. That is a LONG time to have to stay inside an airplane. Hopefully they'll be able to rest up so that they can enjoy their anniversary celebration tomorrow night. 60 years is a great milestone for a marriage!
Sharon, I have to pull up some of the summer flowers in my flower beds ASAP. An organization here in Auburn is having a big pansy sale down at the Rec Center near me and I'd like to get at least 2 flats of pansies to replace daisies and other plants that are giving up the ghost now that the nights are cooler. So far we haven't had frost, but it won't be long now. My flowering shrubs are all doing well, though, and will be OK most of the fall and winter if the temps stay moderate.
My arm is hurting from my flu shot, but it's bearable. I always get shots in my left arm as I don't like to do anything on my right arm. That's where I had the cancer removed and probably would be OK now, but a friend who'd had cancer in her right breast had so much swelling and pain in her right arm--especially after her cancer returned big time.
I'm glad to see that you gals didn't get all the rain/mud/etc. that we did here. It'll take me several days of cleaning up the mess, especially in my back yard.
Sleep well, every Buddy.
Sue
Good to hear from you, Sue. And that you didn't have any major damage. Michael was a terrible storm - and sprang up so quickly. I heard that there was flooding in Charlotte, too, and I hope that didn't affect Sharon. I know she was planning to stay home.
I had my second PT session this morning. He's given me some things to do at home. He certainly can reproduce my symptoms, so he knows what he's dealing with. And I hope these can help - nothing too hard to be doing.
Sue, glad that you didn't experience anything worse. So many old trees in Charlotte & Ft. Mill toppled over because of all the soil saturation. Of course they took power lines down with them. No problem here at all. Some flooding in Charlotte and other parts of NC, but nothing around here.
Mary, good luck with your PT. I do hope it helps.
I saw on FB that Keith is much better after his infection cleared up. So glad. UTI's in the elderly often cause mental confusion or dementia. I found that out with my mother.
John will be home tomorrow about 4:30 if his plane is on time. I'm anxious to hear all about his trip and whether he suffered any effects from Michael.
I'm heading to the FC shortly. No other plans. Hi to all. Sharon
I am not getting on the computer for hours these days but I do read the postings.
Things got so far behind with the summer being so hot. Was also hard to get people to work on what needs doing. Still looking for one for the painting outdoors.
But now I think things will have to hold off until Spring. Big change on the weather. Got down to 31 last night and will be same all week. Warming up only to 40s.
Did get a call today and someone will replace the ceiling fan in dining room and maybe will clean gutters on porch. Furnace all taken care of. Has not stopped running since.
Just read in paper today that a warehouse is being built. Ready in Nov. They will need 3500 people to work in 3 shifts handling packages . Amazon must have hired United Parcel and the other carrier as delivery carriers. It will put a end to some of the stores at the big mall as they can't get people to work there and even 2 Walmart have closed down this past month and other than Macy's at the mall the others have left. Such A Bergners, Sears. Big sport store. lots of small ones.
This is a University town and twin cities. only about 195000 in both together.. The new one is going to start out at $16 a hour and can work either 4 or 8 hours on choice of 3 shifts. Great for students also. 2 new bus lines have started coming in from outlining small towns. Our 2 big Hospital take so many workers. Online shopping is now taking over Read where Amazon shipping was in the Trillions this year. The choice now for the big warehouse is between Chicago and Indianapolis. It will be needing thousands of workers. Should be no excuse for people to be out of work soon. Living on welfare. How the places are changing. It is getting harder now for college grads getting jobs to stay around the area.
Our teachers in all the schools went on strike yesterday in the local schools. I suppose that their Salaries will have to improve when the Minimum wage starts going up to $15 a hour. A teacher only making about 12% a year more. Back in the late 60s I remember people making min. wage got about $1.50 a hour.
Looks like rain and so got to head out to buy a new ceiling fan.
Getting a new computer end of month that will be W10 and so want to have more time to be on it. Spend more time on S and F.
Yes buddies, Keith is odoing better, On Wednesday he took a shower and got dressedin his regular Levi's with help from me to get the hose and bag down his pant leg. He is eating better since I am putting the food on his plate before I give it to him. He can be lefty alone while I go do things however, I will have someone stay with him while I go to church on Sunday only because he likes my frined Darci and we haven't seen her in a long time.
I had heard that about UTI aggravating symptoms of dementia, Marilyn. My eldest works for a group of internists and she says she sees it frequently. Glad to hear he is better. It certainly makes your life easier, too.
Jeanne, I heard on the weather tonight that they had had snow near Chicago, so I guess that's in line with your temperatures. I hope you like your new computer.
Sharon, glad your community didn't have any damage from the storm.
Snow showing on our radar, but I don’t think it made it to the ground.
Quiet weekend planned here...doing some putdoor things in preparation for winter.
Jane
Jeanne...I like Win10 and haven't had any problems with it.
Marilyn...so glad getting K healthy has helped with the confusion. I know you'll get him to a lawyer while his mind is clearer or get advice from lawyer on your POA to get your name on that house. I don't know if there's a time limit on when that had to be done to keep the house safe for you. The lawyer will know, of course.
Sharon...Sue...Mary...Joy...hope you're all recovering from the rain and winds.
Our rivers are going down and thank heavens, no more rain for a while. "Prewinter" has arrived here...temps are 40s for highs...so out come the sweatpants and sweatshirts and shorts and capris are away.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. My house is chilly this morning. I should have had Tim re-set my thermostat while he was here yesterday, but didn't think of it as it was comfortable yesterday. Now is COLD! I dug in my closet looking for heavier sweat shirts, but I haven't dressed yet and I'm needing to do that soon.
Mary, I lucked out with no major damage, just lots of limbs down which I've taken down to the curb for Monday pickup. I have the feeling that our trash pick up will be late as everybody in town has the same downed limb problem that I have. Also if I remember correctly Monday is Columbus Day this year and my trash collection will be put back until Tuesday. I'm glad you're getting started with some PT things you can do at home.
Jeanne, I'm glad you mentioned having your furnace checked. I need to call my guy to come and turn mine on. It's under my house and it's pretty damp under there now. Tim crawled under there last week to check things out, but I need to call the furnace guy on Monday and hope he can come and get it on for me.
Sharon, I hope John had good cards and enjoyed his bridge cruise. I'm wondering if the sea was choppy and scary on the way home.
Marilyn, thanks for updating us on Keith. It's good your friend Darci can come and stay with him when you go to church. It sounds like the trip to the hospital has helped.
Jane, it's much cooler here this morning and although I'm not yet dressed for the day, I've located my heavier sweatshirts and plan to wear one this morning.
I'll do a little more leaf/limb pick up this morning after I dress. Ball games start here at 11:00, so I need to get moving. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue...Columbus Day was last Monday here...so assume it is the same for you. I couldn't figure out why the bank and PO were closed...and finally saw somewhere that Oct. 8 was Columbus Day.
I hope Tim can get over and fix your thermostat. Can you manually push the temp up until he can come and reprogram it?
jane
Hi everyone..we had floods this week..rivers finally back in banks...just beautiful..expecting a cold front tomorrow...right now it's 85..Texas weather...I think there's a 5 year..time on Medicade/deeds...etc...at least in Texas...have great weekend...Darlene
Good morning, Buddies. I'm still in P.J.'s, but need to call a friend to see if she's going to Sunday School and if she can pick me up this morning. My usual ride has her Grandson's family here--they were down from Huntsville for the football game yesterday--which AU lost! Our football team is not clicking on all cylinders this year.
If Ethel can't pick me up, I'll probably watch the Presbyterian Church in Montgomery on TV. I don't have plans for this afternoon. If Ethel does pick me up, I'll have to eat lunch at Burger King as she meets the other BK buddies there every Sunday.
It's cooler here again this morning. My furnace came on last night for a short while. I guess the middle of October is not too early for the furnace. I was surprised how cool it was, though, last night.
Jane, I looked in Tim's book about turning the furnace on and figured it out. So I was warm enough last night. It should be a little warmer here during the day, but not like it has been.
Darlene, did you get any damage from last week's floods? Those people in Florida lost so much last week when the Hurricane came ashore down there. The destruction looked terrible on TV. I hope you are OK.
I need to call Ethel to see if she can pick me up for SS and church this morning. I'm not excited about eating lunch at BK, but will do it if that's the only way I can get to SS/church.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies,
Overcast day here...called for rain earlier, but I haven't looked today. It's 47 here, so warmer than yesterday.
We worked outside and got the pots emptied and Ray washed them and put them away. I still have two hanging baskets, but I'll leave those to next weekend. I also texted the landscape people to come and cut down the garden. We're just not up to it and I don't know what gets cut down and what doesn't. Our lawn guy was here and the walnut trees are finally bare....I sure hope Ray will cut those two down. They are so messy and so dangerous for walking in the yard.
Today is relax day and watching games.
We have to be in IC tomorrow for a dental appt for Ray and that'll take care of Monday!
jane
Hi Gals, I'm back from SS & church and have a load of laundry in. I did one last night and still have one to go. That's always the gift John brings back from his trips--a sack of dirty laundry! ;D ;D
As soon as I finish lunch & checking the computer sites, I need to see what time I need to put the rib roast in. I want to eat at 5:00 because our neighbors are coming for dessert at 7. It is his birthday too and then tomorrow he goes in for a double knee replacement. :o The kids will be calling sometime this afternoon.
Darlene, sorry about the TX floods. Hope they didn't impact you any.
Jane, our landscaper is supposed to come tomorrow and do all our lawn work, including putting in the new flower garden. It was chilly here this AM but supposed to get into the 70's by afternoon.
Sue, hope you get a ride to church in spite of lunch at BK.
Hi to all. Sharon
A sunny, CRISP good morning to all the Bosom Babes! High today to be mid 40s....so out with the turtlenecks and sweaters and heavier outside jacket.
Have a good Monday in your corner of the world.
jane
Lovely morning here, too. And cool - for us - nothing like jane's 40*, but in the 60s.
I've been to PT. This will be on Monday and Friday mornings for a few weeks. It is for balance training and to get rid of the positional vertigo. The therapist certainly is able to get my symptoms to show up, but so far, hasn't lessened them. I hope this works.
I've just noticed a lovely big spider web just outside my door. The spider is quietly waiting for her brunch, right in the center of the web. I wonder how long it'll last. Fun to watch.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
It was pretty cool for us yesterday (70's) but to be 80 today. Enough already! My SIL in Hubbard, Iowa said she had snow. Jane, do you? Hard to believe for us.
John's birthday went well yesterday, but my back was giving me lots of problems by the time I got the big dinner on the table and things ready for our neighbors to come over for cheesecake, which was wonderful! And I'm not a big cheesecake fan.
My cleaning gal is here and when she leaves I have to drop off cleaning and go to Ft. Mill to pick up my new reading glasses.
Hi Mary. Ugh on the spider. I do hope the PT will help you.
The landscaper called and won't be here for a couple days due to all the rain that put him behind.
No other plans today. Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon... Weather reports said we had snow, but I didn’t see it. There was accumulating snow in Waterloo...45 miles west of me.
Mary...Ray’s been going to PT weekly for balance, and he says it’s helped. I hope it does for you, too. It took several sessions before he seemed to notice the help.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. It is cooler here and I already have a sweat shirt on with old slacks. I'll work in the yard again this morning, but I think I have most of the downed limbs at the curb. My trash men should be here soon to pick up the piles I put down there after the storm here over the weekend.
I'm expecting Tim to come by briefly for his Monday a.m. "Mom" check. We had a good trip to the library, Kroger, and out to lunch on Friday. Kris went somewhere with her Mom, so she didn't eat with us Friday. I need to call my ophthalmologist's office this morning as I've had a phone call from a Village Friend who called and told me she'd pick me up on Wednesday, but I called the Ophthalmologists office and my appointment is at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. So now I have a request in for a driver on Thursday about 8:45.
Tim has been here and pruned one of my large shrubs, cleaned the leaves and limbs off my roof, checked my meds, and we had time for a chat, too. I'll see him again on Friday for the usual errands.
I have more limbs to tote down to the curb, but there is no hurry as the trash pick up has already been here this morning. I'm going to be like "The Little Red Hen" and "do it myself!"
I have several loads of laundry to do this morning, so need to get into the laundry room and get started. Have a nice day Every Buddy. We're going to have high temps in the 80's today if it doesn't rain again.
Sue
Beautiful day here on Orewgon's southern coast. Supposed to be up to 73° today. We are sure havingn nice weather here.
Hi buddies...it's 45 here and rain.....we are flooded in again...glad I prepared...Jane when do you come to Texas....Texas weather is so unpredictable...Hi to Sue..Marlyin..Sharon and all the rest..Darlene
Good morning, Buddies. I've read the paper and started on some paper work I need to get out of the way today. I'm still not dressed, but plan to get dressed shortly and start on the paper work. I started a Nora Roberts novel yesterday (a new one to me from the library) but I've decided not to read it. Just too much like every other Nora Roberts I've read over the years. I have 3 more library books waiting and will start one after lunch.
We're supposed to have a sunny day with temps hitting 80* at least, so it'll be nice here. Not much else going on here today. I hope Every Buddy has a nice day.
Sue
Hi Gals. I was told to change settings on my stimulator till I go in tomorrow---Big mistake. I have been in such pain, and all the work I did Sunday made me really tired yesterday. However, I promised a neighbor I would go with her to the Women's Fellowship Mtg that was cancelled last week because of the storm. I had to take something, so made a batch of lemon bars (mix). Those are all cut and on the plate and ready to go and I have an hour until she picks me up.
John has practically "OD'ed" on the cheesecake. He loved it. It was good & there is still half left.
Our neighbor got through his double knee surgery yesterday okay. John is going to the hospital to pick up his wife about 5:00. She doesn't drive, so several people are helping her out getting to and from.
It's to be high 70's and sunny today. Landscaper didn't come yesterday because he was so far behind due to the storm. He should come tomorrow or Thursday.
Darlene, sorry to hear about your floods. Hope they aren't damaging anything of yours.
Jane, sounds like you were lucky with the snow.
Sue, you are so blessed with Tim doing all he does for you. You certainly do a lot on your own too. Glad you're getting most of the storm stuff cleared up.
Hi to Mary and Marilyn, Joy & Ginny Ann. Sharon
Sharon, sorry your pain has ramped up. Hope the doc resets your stimulator when you see him. How did John do bridge-wise on the cruise?
Sue, hope your paperwork goes well.
Darlene, stay safe.
Marilyn, glad you're getting some lovely weather out there in your neck of the woods.
jane and Jeanne, hope your weather has stabilized some. The ups and downs make body parts SO creaky.
Bridge last night was awful. My partner and I were just not on the same wave-length, and we came in a bad last out of 8 pairs. I'll hope for better things next week.
The Election Commission came to the Terrace this morning, so I've gotten to vote in the midterms.
Now they can please stop all the nasty political ads on my TV. Yeah, right!! >:(
Happy Tuesday, Buddies !
Like that about the political ads. And to add to the irritation, all the ads we see are for NORTH Carolina! Sorry about your bridge game. John got 15 pts but he was playing with a pick-up partner who wasn't too strong. His friend, Carmina got 40 pts!! But she was playing with her regular partner.
Just got back from the Women's Christian Fellowship luncheon and speaker. She spoke on our perception of identity and how it was not related to our roles such as Mom, Teacher, etc, but rather that all of us should feel priceless because we are children of God. Whenever we are feeling like a failure at something, we should remind ourselves of that--if you are a Believer. This was all under the title of "Who Am I?" She was a good speaker as well. I enjoyed the afternoon.
Sharon
Morning, Ladies!
Bridge today on a sunny, clear day...to warm to 50s, they say.
Have a great Wednesday.
Good morning, Buddies. I need to get dressed and do a few chores in the kitchen. I do have my bed made but am just slow in getting started. I have to admit I'm not much of a morning person, although I find myself waking up earlier these days.
I have a busy day tomorrow. A "Village Friend" will pick me up about 8:45 to take me to my annual appointment with my ophthalmologist. That hopefully will take no longer than an hour as I have a bridge date at 11:00 with my Thursday club at Chik'n Salad Chik. This is a restaurant that specializes in chicken salad and has sandwiches, plates of chicken salad, and on and on. I'm hoping my eye doctor has me out of his office in an hour.
I'll do a little more yard clean up this morning and probably read another library book this afternoon--or at least start reading one.
I hope you all have a good day!
Sue
A lovely day here today, too. And nothing on my schedule. I only have to leave home (my apartment) to go to the dining room for lunch and dinner. Lots of reading and knitting to be done. :thumbup:
Happy Wednesday!
Glad everyone has nice fall weather today.
Jane, have fun and hopefully good cards at bridge.
Sue, sounds like you have an easy day today. Mary, you too!
I had my big squeeze this morning, then shopped at Target, grabbed a sandwich, and then went to the pain dr to have my back tweaked again. I hope we got it right this time. I'm tired now. Leftovers for dinner.
Hi to all. Sharon
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHARON! Enjoy your day. :hb2: :hb2: :happybday: :hb2:
Good morning, Every Buddy! And a very Happy Birthday to you, Sharon! Dare I ask "How many are you?" Just kidding! I hope you have a lovely day and that you hear from all your children, too.
I am dressed and ready to go to my annual visit with my Ophthalmologist this morning. I'm expecting a volunteer driver to pick me up in about 45 minutes. Then at 11:00 I'm meeting other bridge players at Chik'n Salad Chik for lunch and then we'll play bridge there after our lunch.
I hope all are well and happy today.
Sue
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHARON!!!
I went to a new dentist today. My long-time regular dentist had said I needed a crown on the back right upper molar. I really didn't want to do that, and was opting for extraction. I had to go elsewhere for that, so went to a new office for that. That young, very new dentist said I could make do with a replacement filling, and that would work. I let him know that, although I wasn't planning to check out any time soon, I didn't think I needed anything that lasted for many years. ;) Anyway, we agreed to go the route of the filling, and that's scheduled for 10-30. If that eventually fails, I'll just have the tooth removed. And I finished my morning out by picking up my order at Walmart. All VERY exciting!
Hugs, Buddies!
Thank you all for the birthday wishes. So far, I've celebrated by sleeping in till 9:00. I was so tired after yesterday. Melanie has already called me as she was en route to Minneapolis for Liam's first birthday. Hard to believe.
John has suggested we go to the movies to see "One Man" about Neil Armstrong. Don't know if we will go today or put it off till the weekend. I would really rather stay home today.
Landscaper still not here!
Mary, that sounds like a good solution for your tooth. I'm putting off my grocery shopping till tomorrow since they have a $20 off coupon starting then.
Sue, good luck with your eye appt and good cards at bridge. To answer your question, I'm 79 today, a year behind John. I guess it's better than the alternative!
Darlene, are you okay? And your daughters? The pictures of the flood on TV are horrendous. Since I don't know exactly where you live other than near Austin, we'd like to hear from you. Prayers for all those affected by this flood.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Happy Birthday Sharon....the flooding and rain was/is in my area...we are surrounded by rivers..some have bridges..others low water crossing bridges that gets washed out and takes a few days for the county to fix them...I had some water damage to a bathroom...already talked to a carpenter to get it fixed...we really need some sunshine...Have a great day everyone..Darlene
A very late good afternoon, Buddies. The volunteer picked me up in plenty of time for my ophthalmologist's appointment. My eye exams went well and I'm good for another year unless something unusual pops up.
The volunteer and I got into a lengthy discussion about my family's life in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where we spent the last 4 years of Bob's Navy career and one more so that Tim could graduate from High School there before we moved back to Alabama. Jon was still in Junior High at the time. The volunteer had spent some time in that part of the western U.S. and enjoyed the climate--but he was never there in the winter when we had so VERY MUCH deep snow! I'm glad we were talking because I was at the restaurant an hour and a half before the others arrived. I didn't want to go home and try to call someone else to pick me up. After he left, I still had almost an hour to wait. Believe me, try not to fall! Not being able to drive is the PITS!
I had so-so to YUCKY cards today, but enjoyed my lunch prior to playing bridge and I always enjoy this group of Gals for bridge.
Darlene, I'm sorry about the water damage you've had. Have the waters receded enough to start repairs. Thoughts and prayers going up from Auburn for you and your family.
It's almost time for the 5:00 news, so I'll sign off for today. Have a nice evening, Every Buddy.
Sue
Happy Birthday Sherry.
I took Keith to both of the pre op appointments yesterday. The Urologist is going to do the surgery robotically and said that if he can't get by the hernia that the surgery will be aborted and a new date set for Laser surgery. If all goes as planned he will get to come home the next day if he can FART. If he can't then when he does fart he can come home. Then we can removed the catheter a week later. He will probably have to wear Depends for awhile until he is able to hold his urine long enough to reach the bathroom. That shouldn't take long just until everything is properly healed. We opted for not fixing the hernia, the screen has slipped to one side and probably haas adhesion's surrounding it.
Darlene, glad your damage wasn't more severe - although any damage is bad. Good luck with your repairs. And I hope that's all you have.
Marilyn, I hope all goes well with Keith's surgery. What is the surgery date? Keep us posted/
Sue, sorry you had yucky cards - doesn't make for a fun day, even with good friends.
I played tonight with the gals here at the Terrace. We all had some good cards, and played some fun hands. A better night than usual.
Mary...glad the bridge games went well.
Marilyn...hope the surgery goes well. Does K know why he’s having it?
Darlene....flooding is so nasty. Hope you can get it taken care of quickly.
Sue...same yucky cards here on Wednesday. ::)
Hi to Sharon, Joy, and hope GinnyAnn is doing ok.
A wet Friday morning here in corn and soybean harvest time country.
Nothing much happening. We spent most of yesterday in Cedar Rapids, so just look forward to grocery trip and the ever-present laundry!
Jane
Good morning! I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, have a load of laundry in the dryer, and am waiting for Tim to arrive for our usual trip to the library, Kroger, and lunch out. It's cooler here today, supposed to be in the low 70's all day, so perhaps fall has arrived.
I've read all my last week's library books except for a lengthy anthology of short stories written by Louis L'Amour. Bob, Bill, Tim, and Jon were all fans of L'Amour and I've started reading them now. Pretty entertaining, although much different from my usual reading selections.
I'm going to ask the pharmacist about the Shingles shot--which kind he has, etc. My good friend and physician in California recommends Shingrex which comes in 2 doses. Have any of you had that?
Jane, I hope the farmers out there are able to harvest their crops without weather damage. I'm afraid most of us don't appreciate farmers as much as we should! We're having more rain than usual here and I'm sure it's been a problem for some farmers, although others are happy to get it. I guess it depends on the crop.
Mary, I was disappointed in the cards I had, but it was a fun day anyway. I enjoyed my lunch and my friends, so that's a plus. Woo Hoo to you for getting good hands and having fun playing them.
Marilyn, it sounds like the hernia surgery/whatever it is could help Keith, so I hope it works out soon. I know it must be worrisome for you. Keep your chin up! Prayers for healing are coming your way. Keep up posted.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Darlene, so sorry to hear of your water damage. Hope you can get it fixed soon and that you don't get any more rain for a while.
Mary, hurrah for good cards and bridge game.
Jane, wherel we lived in IN was in the middle of a lot of farms and I enjoyed watching the progress of them and the harvesting.
Marilyn, I do hope they are able to do the robotic surgery and that Keith will soon be on the mend. Keep us posted.
Sue, I have read a few L'Amour books years and years ago. They were entertaining. Glad you had fun at bridge despite yucky cards.
I'm going to take John to the eye dr's soon to have him evaluated for cataract surgery. Since they have to dilate his eyes, I need to drive. Then we'll go to the grocery. I heard from all the kids , 2 sil's, 1 grandson and had cards or FB messages from everyone elsle! I didn't do much as I was exhausted from earlier in the week. We'll celebrate Sat or Sun with a movie and dinner.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sue....Yes, Ray and I just finished up the second of the two Shingrix shots. We’d had the earlier Shingles shot when it first went public and sure don’t want shingles.
Jane
The robotic surgery is for Keith's prostate, the are going to take some out to make more room for the Urethra to go through so he can pee on his own. jane Yes Keith know whay he is having the surgery. The Alzheimer's hasn't completely taken over, he c=gets confusts later in the day, Sundowning. He has a littlw bit confused sometimes during the day but by evening at times I have to show him how to get where he is going in the house.
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and folded some laundry I had left in the dryer overnight. I'm still not dressed and would like to get out back to take care of some more of the many downed leaves, but it's very wet out there and may rain again. I'll just get dressed and probably rake up one more trug of leaves, but that won't clear up the back yard.
Jane, I had a Shingles shot sometime around 2001--Bob had a repeat of his cancer about then and although he had a Shingles shot, he got shingles and was miserable during the last 6 months of his life. His immune system was shot, I think, and he was susceptible to almost every thing a person could get while having a recurrence of cancer. We both had Shingles shots during his recurrence. I'm going to call the Kroger Pharmacy today to see if they have the Shingrex shots. If so, I will try to get one Monday a.m. I'm planning to go to the gym with my next door neighbor on Monday and I think she'll take me by Kroger afterward.
Sharon, I had my annual exam with my ophthalmologist on Thursday a.m. He had removed my cataracts--one eye one week and the second eye the next. He had reservations to take his wife and 2 teenage daughters to Europe the following week and wanted to get all his cataract surgeries out of the way before leaving. For a while I was also seeing an eye specialist in Montgomery because I have a strange spot on the back of my left retina, but my doctor here talked to me about it--he thinks and I believe he is right that I was born with that. Every eye doctor who has examined my eyes has brought it to my attention.
Marilyn, thoughts and prayers for you and Keith continue here. I hope the surgery goes well and his confusion clears up. Bless you for your patience!
I'd planned to rake up more leaves outside today, but it poured rain during the night and my backyard is a mess of wet (and heavy) leaves. I did get some cleaned up yesterday and will try to rake more to take down to the leaf pile out back, but might not get much done. I'm thinking it may rain more today and sooner rather than later.
Have a nice day, Buddies--and may your football teams win!
Sue
The Shingrix shots are in short supply here. The mfgr supposedly will deliver by the end of the month. Both John and I got the first one and plan to get the new ones asap.
Sue, it just started raining here too, so John put his yard work off till tomorrow afternoon.
We are going to see "First Man" about Neil Armstrong at 3:00 and then to Bonefish Grill for dinner afterwards. I had to ask my neighbor if she will come over at 5:00 and put Bunny's dish through the doggy door for her dinner. She's done this before. It is a pain to have a dog that needs to be fed 3x a day.
John just finished putting together a metal stacking towel rack for me to put in the laundry room for rags, etc. Looks nice. If you remember, I took a small bookcase out of there, painted it and put it in my den, so needed something in its place.
Marilyn, I'm glad K still is aware of what is going on even if he does get confused later in the day. I do hope the surgery is successful and doesn't aggravate the dementia.
Today is our youngest great grand's first birthday! How time flies. I'm so looking forward to seeing all 3 greats at TG.
I had quite a surprise today, when I received a small bouquet of flowers from my grandson, Scottie & his wife. He is the one working on his Master's thesis at NYU and the grandson I am least close to. Such a nice surprise and hopefully an attempt to renew our closeness. A long story going back to his HS/college days.
Hi to everyone. Hope you're having a pretty fall day and enjoying it. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in. I've read the paper, dressed for church, and am waiting for Olyne to pick me up about 9:30. I don't have to co-teach the 3-5 grades SS class anymore, so I enjoy going back to my own class.
We had lots more rain yesterday. It made raking up leaves more difficult. I put several trugs of leaves down in the pile at the end of my lot, but have much more to rake up if I want to keep my yard presentable.
Sharon, I'm glad you've heard from Scottie and his wife. I've learned that young men who tend to be somewhat detached from parents/grandparents when in their late teens eventually come around. It was nice that he sent the flowers and is probably an attempt to develop a better relationship. I'll bet his wife had a hand in that, too!
It's chilly here this morning, but no frost that I could see when I stumbled out of bed at 7:00. The sun is shining and hopefully will dry up some of the wetness that we've had following the hurricane down at the coast.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Happy sunny Sunday morning, Buddies! It was 35*!!!! on my deck when I got up this morning (7 am), but up into the mid40s now (10:45), and breezy. There didn't seem any frost, so that's a good thing. Margaret came Friday and took all my potted and hanging-basket plants. She'll winter them over in her greenhouse and bring them back next spring. What a treat to have a personal gardner. I do take care of the few bedding plants I have in two little planters than hang on the deck railings. This is the kind of day that makes us love autumn, and should really get the leaves to start showing color.
I hope all your teams won yesterday (Tennessee lost bad to Alabama - as expected) and will play well and win today.
Sue, I'm sure you enjoyed being back in your own SS class. One tends to form close relationships in SS. I think you are right about Scottie and his wife. I suspect she was behind it too. Still it was nice.
Mary, how nice to have your own gardener! It's about 60 here or supposed to be, but a brisk breeze. We stopped at Lowes on the way home from church and I got a bunch of pansies. I lifted the nursery pots of mums out of my pots and put the pots of pansies in 4 of my pots. I'll have the landscaper plant the mums when he cleans out the front bed. Two of the mums are planted in a large pot, so I will take those out tomorrow when he is ready to plant. Then I will plant individual pansies around the little spruce tree in the center of my great big pot. Two of the pots of pansies are in back and will be put in the flower bed when they get it dug up and edged. The other big pot I may put some pansies in too, but it has a couple big things in it, so not much room. It will stay on the patio.
John has cleaned the birdbath and prepared my pots for me in back and hosed everything off and filled the bird feeders. When he gets back in, we will have to fold some clothes I washed yesterday and pack his bag again! He is off to another tournament in northern Charlotte about an hour or so from here, but since the games don't end till nearly 11:00 PM, he stays at a motel for the week.
We went to see "First Man" yesterday. It was really good if you are at all interested in the space program history and Neil Armstrong. After that, we went to Bonefish Grill for Lobster & shrimp Gnocchi. YUM!
Looking forward to the landscapers coming tomorrow and will also have a guy to give us a roof repair estimate.
Nothing else going on here. Have a blessed Sunday. Sharon
Our temps were like Mary’s...frost on the roof and many flowers now done for. We walked and it was comfortable; I had on a hat to cover my ears, gloves, sweatpants and my parka...and sunglasses.
We’re doing homemade pizza tonight, and watching football.
Tomorrow is my mammo...always glad when that’s over, as are all of you, of course.
I used to hate this time of day on Sundays....it was always time to think of the week of work ahead. One more nice thing about retirement!
Jane
Hi buddies....we finally had some sunshine today...but more rain in forecast...Are any of you taking or have taken the B/p med Amlodipine ? I have been on it a few months...having fatigue and sometimes night sweats.....I really think its side effects from it......will talk to my Dr on next visit......would like to get off it.....hope everyone had a nice weekend....Jane when do y'all come to Texas.? Hi to all Darlene
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen and when I was bringing my trash barrel back up the driveway, saw a friend who lives nearby out walking. We chatted for a while and she had fallen and had a bleeding hand, so I brought her inside and she was able to wash her hand and I had a Band-Aid she could use. We had a nice chat and she was off to finish her walk. I'm waiting for Tim to come by. My next door neighbor Sandra goes to Zumba on Monday and told me she'd take me if I wanted to go--but I think Tim will be here about that time and we have some paper work that we need to take care of this morning.
I'm planning on more leaf clean up this morning. I have bridge and lunch at Azalea place tomorrow and bridge at Sara's home on Wednesday, so this will be a busy week. If Sandra does show up after Tim is here, I'll go to Zumba with her and ask her to take me by Kroger for the Shingles shot.
Jane, good luck with the Mammo today. I always feel so much better when the tech tells me that all is clear on my mammo!
Mary, your daughters are certainly a blessing for you. I know you are glad they are able to visit often and help out. Just being with them must be a great treat.
Darlene, I don't take BP meds, but I agree that you should talk to your doctor about the meds and see if he can switch you to something that is better for you. Fatigue and night sweats are pretty tough to deal with. If I don't get what I consider a good night's sleep, I don't function very well during the next day.
Sharon, I was in the hospital having had a hysterectomy when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. I was able with Bob's help to walk down to the area where it was televised and see him plant the flag there. That's all I really remember about that special event, though.
My major project today is to clean up more oak leaves. I doubt that I'll finish it, but every little bit helps. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I got up early to be dressed when the landscaper was to come, but after I was up and dressed, he called and put it off until Thursday when he could do the edging too. I am supposed to get approval on Wed.
The roofer came and it is no big deal, just leaking around a pipe that goes up through the roof and needs to have a new "boot" to seal it.
I hope to force myself to go to computer club/Best Buy display and then to the FC.
John got off to his tournament and called and said he had arrived at the motel.
Darlene, glad things are nice now. Hope the coming rain doesn't cause more flooding.
Jane, you sound happy with the cooler temps and ability to take your walks.
Sue, you are busy, busy as usual. How on earth can you do Zumba with a brace on your leg? I envy all of you who have children nearby. I am in close touch with mine, but they are too far away to see often or to help us out. I'm sure looking forward to seeing them all at TG. :) :)
Hi to all. Happy Fall, finally. Sharon
Darlene...my husband is on Amplodipine, and he doesn't complain of night sweats, but there are a lot of BP meds out there, as others said, I'd sure ask the doc. I'm on prednisone and I HATE the recurrence of night sweats and hot flashes, sleep issues, weight gain, etc. We'll be coming to S. Texas at the end of Nov. We get the condo on Dec. 1 and sometimes a day or two early if nobody there end of Nov....which they usually aren't.
Sharon...I bet you'll be glad when the landscaping is done and hurrah on easy fix for roof leak.
Sue...you have so much energy. I've only heard of Zumba, but know I wouldn't be able to do it. I'm lucky to get a mile walk in every few days.
Marilyn...I hope K recovers quickly from the anesthetic (sp?) ... Our friend with mild dementia had a heck of a time coming out of it when he had to have stents put into this legs for blockages.
I was pleased to hear that the Clinic has had the 3D mammo and that's what I had last year, too, but I didn't know it. She said they can do 2D or 3D and some insurances don't pay for 3D. I told her I wanted 3D. She said she'd go check with tech who was doing mine and came back with a thumbs up to me. It seems, she said, Medicare patients do get the 3D. She said they are so packed with patients it'd be next week sometime before I could get in, if I get a call back after the radiologist looks at the films.
We had a beautiful day...up to 65 today, but to cool down for rest of the week.
Tomorrow we meet our Texas-IA friends for lunch in Dbq. I think we'll go early vote tomorrow morning, too. You never know what the weather will be like here in Nov., and this way that'll be done.
Tuesday morning greetings.
I hope Marilyn was able to take K home after his surgery...or maybe today.
Easy day here....going to vote early and then off to Dbq for lunch with friends.
Jane
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Hi buddies....we finally had some sunshine today...but more rain in forecast...Are any of you taking or have taken the B/p med Amlodipine ? I have been on it a few months...having fatigue and sometimes night sweats.....I really think its side effects from it......will talk to my Dr on next visit......would like to get off it.....hope everyone had a nice weekend....Jane when do y'all come to Texas.? Hi to all Darlene
I have been taking Amlodpine for years & have had no side affects & I'm very easily affected by meds . Because of respiratory problems I tire easily . As one of my dr.'s said I tire myself just breathing .
Nothing going on around here. It's overcast this morning, but that may just be morning fog here in our creek valley. It's supposed to be a lovely day - sunny with high around 70.
Duplicate last night was okay, and I think we placed in the middle somewhere. The scores haven't been posted online yet. My partner will be out of town next Monday, so I won't be playing then.
I hope we hear from Marilyn soon. jane, I'm with you on voting early...something might happen to keep me from voting on election day, and I want to be sure mine counts.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while, had breakfast, dressed for bridge at Azalea Place and waiting for my cleaning ladies. I had a call yesterday that they will be late today as they have been assigned another client and will have to clean there before coming here. I hope they get here before 11:00 as Libba will pick me up to go to Azalea Place about 10:55. I also hope fish will be on their menu today. I am not fond of many meat dishes and prefer the fish. I will have bridge tomorrow, too, at Sara's home. I need to call Terri and ask her to pick me up for that.
I'd like to finish the Dewey Lambdin Naval novel I'm reading this morning. I have 4 more library books I'd like to finish before Friday. As usual our hero is in the usual trouble and now has to somehow get information from a female spy--which I'm sure he will manage!
I cleaned up a lot of fallen limbs and brush down in my back yard yesterday. If we get more wind and rain this week, I'm sure I'll have even more to pick up back there.
Marilyn, I hope all is going well with Keith.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Nothing scheduled here today, so I had a slow morning. Wouldn't you know that since I hadn't dressed early, an HOA guy came around to see what we sent in for approval. It would be nice if they would call. I may go across the street to the new mall they have just opened. Not all the stores are open yet, but Burlington, Hobby Lobby and some others are. I hope TJ Maxx is open but I don't think it is.
I hope Keith came through his surgery successfully and with a clear mind.
Mary, I play bridge tomorrow. Hope I get some good cards.
Sue, how was Zumba? I can't imagine that it is something you can do with a brace, but maybe you can. You do a lot of other things I wouldn't expect.
Jane, for early voting here, we have to drive about 20 miles, so guess I will wait till voting day here in SC
Sharon
Just a quickie now that I'm home from bridge at Azalea Place. I had so so cards and didn't win anything. I ate fish for lunch, but didn't enjoy the over-cooked veggies--and I don't think they served any dessert today. At least I didn't get any. They usually serve ice cream.
I can't find my cane and have tried to locate it at Chik'n Salad Chik, but no one answered the phone there. Tim will not be happy that I've lost it! He'll be over on Friday to take me to the library, Kroger shopping, home to put up the groceries, and then out to eat lunch. I'm going to try Chik'n Salad Chik again about 5:00.
I hope you've all had a nice day. I hope Marilyn will come in soon to let us know how Keith is doing.
Sue
Sue, I think I have four canes. It never hurts to get another one and keep them stashed in various places. You could leave one in Tim's car, or in your car.
We had a great lunch with our friends in Dbq. They may get down to the Island doe several weeks. He really wants to come, so she’s thinking they’ll fly down for 3-4 weeks, rent a car, and stay at a Comfort Suites. That’d be great, since it’s next door to,our complex. She saidmit’d depend on how he’s doing in January.
Tomorrow is my bridge day. I hope the cards are better then the last three weeks.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm still in P.J.'s, but plan to do a little more leaf raking before I shower and dress for bridge this afternoon. Terri will pick me up about 12:45. I hope I get better cards today than I did yesterday.
I need to do some pruning of my azaleas out back, but that won't get done today. Tomorrow is finally an at home day for me this week, so hopefully I can get started on that. I love my yard and enjoy working in it, but sometimes, it just gets to be too much!
Jane, good luck with bridge today. I had lousy cards yesterday and hoped for better, of course. It is depressing when every deal leaves me with nothing worth playing!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Yep, on the bridge cards, Sue.
It's a chilly 38 right now, so guess the colder weather is here as "promised." :tickedoff:
Ray has PT today...he feels it's really helped with his balance problems, and they say so as well, I guess.
Have a good Wednesday in your part of the world.
jane
I just came to post this up[date, I will have to come back to read the posts.
Update on Keith
He did well in surgery, it took 4 hours. The Dr. went in through the top of the bladder on down to the prostate, which was very enlarged. He removed a lot of the tissue from the inside of the prostate and sent that off to the pathology lab for testing. Keith got up to his room by 12:30 and was pretty out of it trying to get out of bed. I left at 1:30 to come home and do a few things, feed the animals etc. Went back at 3pm. He was doing much better. He carried on animated conversations with all the staff and was feeling pretty good when I left after sharing my dinner with him, He said he wasn't hungry when I ordered mine but was by the time it came, So I gave him most of mine. He is receiving saline directly to the bladder to flush it. He was still all hooked up to telemetry when I left. His cell is here at home and he doesn't want to answer the room phone. He may get to come home today IF he can pass gas.
Glad to hear from you, Marilyn, and know that all went well. I hope that continues.
Marilyn...glad it went so well.
I've had a busy day so just getting in here. Marilyn, as I said on FB, I'm so glad K came through the surgery well. Hope everything continues positively.
I played bridge this morning and actually came in 2nd out of 8. Got $3 for my $1 in the pot. I didn't have great hands but had a couple that my partner and I really matched up and I went for game which we made. That made a rubber too!
John got 5 pts yesterday, but said he plans on going to one more tournament and then just play locally. By then he should have his Ruby LM and the next level is 1500 pts more which at his age, he'll probably never get.
After bridge, I came home to feed Bunny and then went back to Pineville to return the purse I had bought last week. Found another one which was better and got that. Then I went to the Christian book store nearby and got a large print Bible as my others are just too small of print. Also got a couple of books for the great grands..
Got home to a phone call from our broker. I had called him with a simple question and he kept me on the phone forever reviewing our finances, which I didn't need to hear.
Our edging was approved, so hopefully, our landscaper will get all his work doe tomorrow.
Nothing else going on here. Sounds like everyone is doing well. Sharon
Up early this AM because of landscapers. They arrived by 8:45 or 9:00 and are hard at work. It's going to look so much better.
The guy is coming to do the Fall checkup on the furnace today too. When we got our new air conditioner, they installed a NEST thermostat. I can turn it up and down, but it is programmed to change also. When I get up, it's dropped to 62!! So I need him to reset the thing and show me how.
I have odds and ends of things to do today. Nothing earth-shaking, although, if everyone is gone earlly enough this afternoon, I will try to get to the FC.
It is really chilly here this AM. My computer says it's 45!! Brrrr! We've gone straight from summer through a week of Fall and now winter!!
HOpe you are all having a good day today. Sharon
Sharon, glad your landscaper finally got there - and on time! I know it'll look lovely. There was an interesting article in our paper this morning about how 45-50* feels much cooler now (in the early fall) than it will in February. Our bodies take a while to adjust to the cooler temps, but once 50* is the high for the day, it'll feel "warmer". Interesting to think about.
I actually went out to a store this morning! (You KNOW this is big news for me!)
A new Aldi opened less than a mile from here. I really liked Aldi, and knew I would give it a look-see at least once. One of their specials today was avocados for $0.39 each, so I had to go to get some of those, at least. I did get some other stuff, of course, but only as much as I could carry in my two bags. It's a nice store - bigger and brighter than the one I had gone to before. I may even go back sometime. ;D
Good morning, Sharon, and whoever is looking in. I've had breakfast, read the paper, made a grocery list for tomorrow (we get the Kroger sales list on Thursday!), and am still in my PJ's. I think it might rain here later today, so I need to get dressed and outside. I have a lot of pruning, cutting back of shrubs in my front yard. However, yesterday, I finally got the back yard tidier, so I'm giving up back there! BTW, Tim has programed my thermostat and all I needed to do was move it to the other setting. It has had to come on in the late afternoon a couple of rainy days, but other than that, not needed yet.
Marilyn, I'm glad Keith's surgery went well. Although I know he must want to come home ASAP, it might be best if he could stay one more day. Keep us posted. Have his sons been down for the surgery?
Jane, I'm glad Ray feels the exercises are helping his balance problem. I know it must be a worry to you and to him when he is uncertain of it.
Mary, what fun to have an Aldi near you. I'll be looking at Avocados tomorrow, too, but I don't think they'll be 39 cents! As far as I know, there is no Aldi's here.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Well, the furnace guy was here and has programmed my thermostat, checked the furnace, etc, and sold me a surge protector for the furnace and AC. John probably won't be happy, but it sounded like a good idea to me.
The landscapers have a lot done, but had to go pick up mulch, etc before they could finish up, also the 2 new bushes. They really did a good job pruning and edging everlything. Lots of stuff needed to be done, much of which J & I couldn't do and the rest we didn't want to do.
Mary, hurrah on the new Aldi's. I think they may be putting a new one across the street in the new mall. I might go if they make it that convenient. I've been to another one quite a bit farther away, but not often. That's interesting about the temps seeming warmer in Feb after we have adapted to them. I seemed pretty cold today when I was outside. The landscapers have finished everything but the 2 new bushes which they will put in on Monday. The back looks great. I'll try to take a pic of the new garden and post it on FB.
Sue, great that your backyard is done now. Hopefully the front won't take as long.
I'm just now eating my lunch at 3:00. I don't know whether I can get myself to convinced to go to the FC later or not. I really need to. Sharon
I woke up with a cold. RATS! Thank heavens my cleaning lady came today; I was glad it was her week to come. I sure didn’t feel up to it, and she did a lot today.
Wisconsin nephew and wife arrive tomorrow morning. They drove to their veterinarian son and dil’s home near Rochester, MN, and they’ll come on down tomorrow.
Jane
Keith is still in the hospital. He has had a terrible time with constipation. They have given him some different kinds of meds to help him go but nothing has happened. I am praying for fully functioning results so he can come home today.
Marilyn, I hope everything "works" soon, but in the meantime, it's certainly best he remains in the hospital. Hugs!
I hope K has results and is able to come home soon. The anesthetic often slows everything down.
Jane, so sorry you have a cold but great that your cleaning girl was there to get ready for guests. Hope you feel better soon and that you are able to enjoy your guests in spite of it.
We have a rainy, cold day here. The 2nd roofer was to come but probably will put off till tomorrow. I've also called the computer gurus to fix a bunch of problems here. I hope to hear from them today.
I posted pics of our landscaping from yesterday on FB, so if you do FB, check it out. It is my original FB site: Sherry Fordyce Ede.
Hi to Mary and Sue and whoever pops in. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. Tim was here about 10:00 and we went to the library and Kroger. Home to put the groceries away and then to Niffers to meet Kris for lunch. I had my usual BLT and I forget what they had. I think Tim had loaded potato soup and a salad, but I don't know about Kris. It's still drizzling here and I'll be inside the rest of the day unless it clears up. I have one section of the front yard that needs lots of pruning.
I only got 2 books at the library. I had bridge 2 afternoons last week and that cut down on my reading. I still have a couple of books from last week I need to finish. As soon as I finish my S&F forums, I'll start a library book I didn't return this morning. I had bridge games 2 afternoons this week and that cut into my reading time.
Jane, I'm sorry about your cold showing up just as you are expecting your Nephew and his wife. What are you taking for the symptoms? I hope you can sleep well and take it as easy as you can with company visiting.
Marilyn, I also hope Keith can come home, if not today, certainly soon. It's tough to schedule hospital visits when you have a busy schedule--and I guess he'd be pretty distressed if you didn't get there to visit. Have his sons visited him at the hospital?
Mary, is it raining up your way? When Tim arrived this morning, I'd been slow at eating breakfast, cleaning the kitchen, and getting dressed. I rushed around getting dressed--then we went to the library to turn in some books and get a couple more. We went to Kroger next, then home to put the groceries away, then to Niffers to meet Kris for lunch.
Sharon, I hope the second roofer shows up soon and has a good price for the work you need to do. You may remember that we had a bad storm last year and I had to have the entire roof replaced. Tim had a roofer friend who gave me the "mother-in-law" price and I only had to pay $10,000. The men who cut down the neighbor's tree which fell on my roof charged me $2500 to remove the parts that fell on the roof and Tim did some repair on the gutters where it fell. I think because there were so many homes needing repairs that the men who cleared my roof took advantage of the crisis for many of us.
Hello to every Buddy looking in and to those who are missing today.
Sue
Another update on Keith. He is coming home from the hospital tomorrow (Sunday). Dr. has told me that he has a strong heart and the medical staff at the hospital as well as the Dr's are amazed at his amazing lung capacity. His memory loss has not increased. He has lost some weight in the hospital, it has been hard for him to eat there being in pain and nausea from the medication. They changed the antibiotic, nausea is gone but he had terrible hiccups for along while yesterday. His appetite returned in the after noon and he is eating well now.
Sue no one has visit3d Keith in the hospital except me and our pastor. I am so looking forward to having him home.
Sherry I think that now the infection is gone he is less confused than he was before going to the hospital. I am glad he will be there until the catheter is removed, that will be so much more comfortable for him to come home without it. He has been worried about me being here alone, he called last night ansd we talked for a long time, I reassured him that I am fine and I am here at home and will not be leavin ghim, he is stuck with me for life. ;D
Good morning, Buddies. I've been dressed for a while, but have been doing laundry. I just put the last load into the dryer and will go outside to do some pruning while I wait for it to dry. I don't have anything else planned for the day except football games. Auburn isn't playing today, but South Carolina and West Virginia U. are playing and I'll probably watch some of each game.
We had more rain yesterday and the shrubs and grass are wet--but I'll just put on my rubber boots and trim the last of the shrubs in the front yard.
Marilyn, thank you for the update on Keith. It sounds as if his memory has returned and he's eager to come home. I know he misses his surroundings at home and will be much happier at home. Keep us posted on his recovery. Thoughts and prayers for you both as I know he misses you and home.
Have a good day, Every Buddy. Jane, I hope you're feeling better this morning.
Sue
Marilyn, I think I've posted before, but I've read that a UTI can cause , or aggravate, dementia in older folks. My daughter works in an internal medicine office, and she has said that they see that frequently. The dementia symptoms can get better when UTI has been taken care of. Hope all continues to go well.
jane, I hope you're feeling better by now.
Over the last couple of days, we've had 2.5" of rain, and it's cool and cloudy again today, if not actively raining. Strange morning for me - I got up a little after 6, had some breakfast, and went to the chair to read the morning paper. About 7, I cranked back in the chair to nap. Imagine my amazement when I woke up at 10!!!! I don't think I've ever slept like that when I wasn't sick - and I feel fine.
Oh, well. It did feel good, though.
Hope all your teams win today!
Marilyn...good news on K.
Cold is still hanging on...and I just walked to town with niece to visit a couple of shops. I'll rest a bit and then take her out to the other new store here in town, and then I'm in for the afternoon.
jane
Marilyn, I'm so glad to hear that K is coming home tomorrow and without the catheter and more alert! What more could you ask for. Sweet that he was concerned about you being alone. I agree on the fact that UTI often causes temporary dementia. My mother had that off and on because of recurrent UTI's.
Jane, I hope the shopping doesn't make you feel worse. Staying home in the warmth sounds better.
Mary, wow, you did take a nap! However, I sleep till about 8:30 anyway, so don't let myself nap. We got about 2" of rain yesterday also. We are over 11" above normal rain level.
Sue, glad you're going to be able to finish up your pruning today. Hope your team wins.
Just as I was getting going this AM, Melanie called to talk about TG and Liam's birthday. She will have 19 people for TG!! I think that is a record. She also has to work in all her dr appts & tests that are due + dentist and hair before all that. They will arrive back in IN on Fri before TG and we come in on Tues and then all the others will trickle in. This is the last testing that has to be done on a 6 mos schedule. She is now going to an annual one. Much easier for her. Plus it means that she is probably a survivor long term! At the beginning, they didn't give her a lot of hope. We talked for an hour and a half, so that shot my morning.
Lori is going to New Orleans on business Monday and hoping to work in some pleasure too.
John gets home tomorrow for dinner. Even though I have been busy, it has been awfully quiet here. I thought the roofer was going to come today, but so far, no word. I collected a sack of shoes and shirts to donate to the AMVETS next week. Some of the shoes I hated to give up, but they didn't fit very well anymore. I have arthritis in my feet/toes and they look deformed. Impossible to find nice looking shoes that fit unless they are sandals.. I do have 1 pr of Ecco slip-ons that fit pretty well and are pretty much my winter staple.
All for now. Have a good day/weekend. Sharon
It's a cold and very windy Sunday here in the Midwest.
Our family left this morning after breakfast. It was a great visit. They are so helpful to us...cook one evening meal from their own recipes, and help us. Don helped Ray get his scooter winterized and buy and install a new battery it needed, and did some outside work Ray wanted done. They strip their bed and asked for the other sheet set and so it's all clean and ready to go. With my cold and not feeling the greatest, that little extra help is much appreciated!
I'm still not doing much and taking today off from chores. Laundry can wait until tomorrow and only "must do" I have this next week is my cancer surgeon appt on Tuesday for the physical breast check. Dr. Ott and I have been "meeting" like this for 30 years now.
We're eating left overs and watching football today.
jane
Jane, what wonderful guests to have!! I'm sorry you still aren't feeling better, but I suppose colds heal in their own time. I have a question for you or for others here who may be 80 or nearly. When I got my mam report back this week (all good), they said that studies indicated that very few women after age 80 get bc and that they wouldn't be sending me a card next yeat, but that I could talk to my doctor and get an order if he deemed it necessary. Have any of you had this notification? I know it's been almost 18 yrs since I had it, but I'm not comfortable with not getting a mam until I'm at least 85.. What do you Buddies think?
I've been to church and the grocery and had lunch. John will be home for dinner, so I need to go to the FC and then home to prepare a chicken/noodle casserole to have ready to bake.
I talked to a friend in the Villages last night. We've been friends since 9th grade and were in each other's weddings, but I hadn't talked to her for quite a while. We had the greatest chat and made plans for me to see her in Feb when I visit Melanie. She left today for Israel with her church group, similar to John's trip 3 yrs ago. It is so nice to talk to someone and pick up right where we left off, regardless of how long it has been.
Hi to all.. Sharon
jane, what wonderful guests! Really more than that - extra good friends. Take it easy until that cold is gone.
Sharon, I've not gotten a notice like that, and I'm 82. Wonder if that's something new. I usually have mine in about March, so I'll watch for that.
Lots going on next week - PT twice, doc appointment to check blood pressure (higher than usual?), dentist (for that filling), but then I get to go for my mani/pedi. At least there's something that feels good. :)
I’m still a few years from 80, but I’d ask whoever your doc is. I see my cancer surgeon and he always schedules me for a visit after the mammo for a physical check of my chest/ breast/armpits/ mammo scar and neck area.
Having already had BC may change that “routine†for you, Sharon.
They said last week when I had my mammo, that this year and further the report would also talk about Brest density. Apparently breasts get denser as we age and cancer is harder to spot. I hope the 3D helps with that.
Cold still hanging on, of course. It always seems to take a week or so, regardless of what I do or don’t do. I don’t think the prednisone helps...lowers the immune system, I guess.
Easy day here...some laundry and Ray will do some grocery shopping for us.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up for a while, had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I had a phone call recently from the oncologist I've seen for lots of years down in Montgomery because I hadn't come in for my annual mammogram. Last year Tim took me down there on a Friday--and we were there more than 4 hours--and my oncologist was out of town and his second in command, a woman, checked my breasts. All was well, but Tim doesn't have the time to take me down there. I had my mammo here at a clinic about a half mile from me--didn't have to wait long and I will see Kris's oncologist later for an annual check up. It takes more than an hour down and another hour back from Montgomery, plus by the time I get there, more than 40 other patients were always ahead of me. I am seeing my GP the first week in December for his annual check-up.
I was 81 in March and no one has suggested that I am finished with Mammograms. Now that we have a clinic within a little over a mile near me, we'll stick with that until my GP or the mammo clinic suggests I no longer need one. My insurance pays for it, so I'm happy enough to go in for the "big squeeze"!
I have more yard work waiting--and it's sunny today although chilly--so I'll head outside soon to do some more pruning/cutting back on my azaleas.
Jane, I hope you're feeling better this morning. I know you enjoyed your company, but it can be tiring, too. Take care!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I plan to ask my primary when I go in to see him. I quit going to my oncologist about 5 yrs ago and my primary does the breast exam. Sue, I think switching to Auburn doctors and clinic just make sense..
Mary, you do have a busy week planned. I need to get a pedi too, but don't know when I will get around to it.. John didn't have a very good tournament, only won about 10 pts. No more until the Gatlinburg one in April. He is easing back on the bridge. Not many partners available with his skills that don't already have a partner. His Chinese friend isn't playing for a while. Apparently his wife is sick or needs him at home. She's not too supportive of bridge.
My cleaning girl is here today and is washing the outside windows. I have a big load of good tops in the wash. We also stripped and washed and remade the bed, putting the duvet cover on my down blanket. It's gotten chilly enough here that it feels good now.
My computer guy is coming tomorrow to solve some printer issues and others. The roofer is coming late this afternoon after I get back from taking John to the eye doctor. So lots of stuff to get done..
Sue, will you ever finish with your yardwork?
Jane, I hope the cold leaves soon. Glad you're more or less resting today.
Marilyn, how's Keith doing now at home?
All for now. Sharon
Good Morning everyone. I am so tired this morning. I didn't sleep last night due to Keith being up and down and my foot and legs hurting so bad they kept me from sleeping. Keith will be going to ER today and I hope back into the hospital so I can get some rest. He managed to get his catheter bag caught on the chair during one of the times he got up and it pulled out his catheter too. the medication makes his urine very dark brownish/orange and it i all over the carpet and bed even on him, What a mess to try to clean up at 4:30 am. I am going to go to my Tai Chi class today, I need that as a stress reliever.Then I will see about getting him back to the hospital.
Good morning, Sharon, and Every Buddy looking in. I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s but need to get busy. It's my turn to have the Thursday bridge group here and I want to make some oatmeal cookies to have on the snack table. I'm almost caught up on yard work, although all my azaleas (both front and back yard) need pruning, so might get a bit of that done today. And Sharon, yardwork is never finished here! Too many trees dropping leaves, etc.!
Jane, I hope you're feeling better today. Nothing worse than a late season cold!
Marilyn, I am also hoping Keith is doing well at home. Take care of yourself while caring for him.
I need to get dressed. I want to get started on baking Swedish Oatmeal cookies. Last time I made them they were a flop--so I'm hoping that whatever I did has disappeared this time!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
P.S. Marilyn, I do hope Keith can go back to the hospital for a day or two and you'll be able to get some rest. Take care of yourself and try to rest, too!
So sorry, Marilyn. I hope it all get worked out. Is there a rehab facility where Keith could go for a while, at least until the catheter can be safely removed? You need to be sure to take care of YOUR health, too.
Today was a visit to the dentist. He filled the tooth that I had planned to have removed. We'll see how that goes. I didn't go up to lunch. The area was still numb, my mouth sagged, and any water I tried to drink just dribbled out. Best to stay home until the anesthesia wears off completely. ;)
Oh Marilyn, I thought K was going to have the catheter out before he went home. I'm so sorry you've had such a time. I hope he can get back in the hosp or in a rehab so you can rest. Tai Chi sounds good too. :hugs: :hugs:
Mary, hope the filling works!
Sue, oops, I forgot about the leaves. Since our landscapers do ours, they aren't on our agenda anymore.
The computer guy came and fixed our connections to the printers and a couple other things, so that took the morning. Then I took a borrowed shovel home to a neighbor and she wanted me to come in and talk, so that took up a bunch of time. I've been running off labels for Christmas cards fromthelist on my little 13" laptop that he got reconnected. Wanted to do that while it was still working.
Now, I'm going to go out and plant some pansies in the pots I couldn't put the nursery pots in. More computer stuff to do later. Hope you all have a good rest of the day. Sharon
Hi everyone...we are finally getting nice weather here..Jane you will like it...I had my Dr appt checkup...discussed B/P..he said I could try one called Losartan...generic for cozaar...and either use it or stay on Amlodipine...he didn't seem to think my symptoms,,,fatigue,etc was from the medicine...so haven't decided yet what to do...the amiodipine keeps it in a good range.....Sue you do stay busy..Sharon you to..Im trying to clean out a storage room and get rid of stuff...Marilyn..hugs to you...I remember when my husband was sick...very hard on both of us...but glad I was able to care for him at home...with help....hope everyone is having a good day.....Hi to all..Darlene
He had to go back to the hospital yesterday, Critical going into Septic Shock. A fecal leak was found with the fecal matter going into the hernia sack. All that was repaired surgically and he is now in ICU on a ventilator for 48 hours. We will know more after that,. He doesn't want to be on life support, however his Blood pressure was dropping after surgery so I gave them permission to give him something to bring up the BP. If it doesn't look like he will recover his sons and I will talk and make a decision at that time.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while and have dug around and found my Halloween sweatshirt, so I'm ready for Ghouls and Goblins this evening. I need to put a stool by my front door so I can put the candy I will give the kiddies (and hopefully most of them will be small ones and not large teens!).
I spent yesterday cleaning my oven and baking cookies. It had been a while since I cleaned the oven and it turned into a major chore. I'm glad to get that behind me at least for a while.
I need to make some more cookies--I didn't finish that yesterday and still have batter in the fridge which I'd like to get baked today. I have bridge here tomorrow, so I have to set up my card tables and get the cards out, too. We've changed the rules for prize money, so I'll have to find the correct change to give the winners.
Have a nice day, every Buddy--and watch out for the ghouls and goblins!
Sue
Marilyn, I'm so sorry. Difficult decisions to have to make. I'm glad you have the support of Keith's sons. Our hearts are with you.
Marilyn, I do hope K recovers from all this. My prayers go out for you both. Keep us posted. Glad the boys are supportive. Not always the case in a 2nd marriage.
The roofer is coming Monday and will get it all finished that day including reepainting the spots where it leaked. It was just a little more than the other guy but included more. He seemed very competent and professional and was recommended by our insurance agent whom we trust fully.
I have been out back trying to spray paint my statue, 2 plaster bunnies, and my metal patio table. Fortunately, I had spray paint on hand for all of them. The patio table was beginning to rust, so repainted it black with a rust preventative. There was a light breeze but it was enough to blow the plastics on the ground up. I have them held down with cans, etc now till they dry enough to move to the patio to finish drying. Even though I used a chaiar, my back is killing me. I took a tramadol before I went out too. It's ridiculous how painful the simplest chores are.
I hope everyone is doing well today and that Jane is over her cold. Hi Sue. YOu sound really busy too! Sharon
September and October have been very stressful months for me. I am hanging in here doing the best I can. I am so grateful to havbe such a wonderful Therapy/Emotional support dog in my Freckles. She is so good for me. I just love her to pieces.
Marilyn, I'm so glad you have her, especially now. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I hope you survived the "ghosts and goblins" last night. I didn't get very many, so am glad I had my favorite candy for treats as I have a bag of snickers and butterfingers left. I try to ration myself to only one bar of either every afternoon.
Marilyn, I'm glad Freckles is such a comfort to you. I can empathize with you. My dog Stubby who has been gone now a couple of years sure made my life better after Bob died. I'm keeping you and Keith in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon, I'm glad the roofer is competent and it sounds as if he'll do a good job. I know you'll be glad to get that job done!
I have my card tables set up and the "prize" money out, so I'm ready for the bridge club at 12:30. I made Swedish Oatmeal cookies yesterday which I'll serve with ice cream. They are usually my go to Cookie, but I had a tough time with them yesterday. I usually get about 50 out of that recipe and they were so fragile this time, that a lot of them were broken. I have enough though for one large cookie per player. I'll have a dish of ice cream, too.
Last night I had only 2 trick or treaters--most of the kids in my neighborhood go uptown where the merchants give out candy. Neither of the young girls who came to my house live in this neighborhood.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Jane, I hope you're feeling better today.
Sue
Marilyn...hope things are better for you and K today.
Darlene...I'm on Losartan, too. I only take a 1/2 tab everyday...a full one made me feel "goofy," so I use a 1/2. My ARNP knows that and my BP goes up whenever I'm in a doc office, so I live with that.
Sue...you have so much energy and stamina. We have a yard fellow who does the mowing and leaf stuff and the landscape people are to come and cut back whatever needs cutting back. They are so far behind with all the rain we had. So, whatever will be, will be. I have finally convinced Ray and that the two walnut trees we have have to go. He contacted a guy who will take them down after the ground freezes. I've wanted them gone for a long, long time. The walnuts are such a mess...and so easy to sprain an ankle on. The walnut trees also poison the ground for other things we've put in the garden. FINALLY, they'll be gone come freeze time.
Sharon...your new landscaping looks wonderful.
Mary...and Joy..and Ginny Ann...happy Thursday to you all.
jane
Jane..what mg is your BP med.....the Dr prescribed me 50mg....how long have you been on Losartan.....Happy Thursday BUDDIES...Darlene
Darlene...mine is 50 mg, also. But I only take 1/2 after not feeling good when I took a whole one.
I have gained weight on this &^%$ steroid, and it makes me huff and puff when I walk. I hope this gets better as I get down to 10 mg daily for a month this coming Tues. I'm trying to watch when I stuff in my mouth, but when I'm hungry all the time, that's hard for me. :idiot2:
I did walk to the bank today to cash in some EE bonds that expired last month. I haven't walked in a few days, so that felt good. Ray's gone out to the golf club and I'm catching up on my Quicken and checkbook stuff. I've just gotten some papers filed and the folder for income tax tidied up. With the new tax law, I doubt if our deductions will amount to anything...all go into the one deductible now, I guess.
Back to my Ipad for reading.
jane
Thx for the info Jane....it just seem like a big difference from 5mg of Amlodipine to 50mg of Losartan..my med says Losartan potassium...is that what yours is....CC
Darlene...I don’t think you can compare strength of one medication with another one. I know I have to be careful not to get up too fast or turn too fast or my BP drops and I get lightheaded. It’s one of the first warnings in the info about Losartan, but I guess applies to other BP meds as well. I’ve been told some people need 3 BP meds to keep theirs under control, so I’m glad I only need this one.
Yes, it’s losartan potassium so there’s also a warning to be careful of using a potassium supplement with this, unless your doc says to. The only supplements I take are 4,000 mg of fish oil a day (rheumatologist recommend) and 100 mg of COQ 10.
It looks to be a nice day here, so I hope to get another walk in before the rains come this weekend.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. Tim will be here before noon to take me to the library and to Kroger. We'll come home as usual and I'll put the groceries away and then we'll go to lunch at Niffer's (I think) and will meet Kris there if she's not painting this morning.
I'm returning quite a few of the library books I didn't read this week. Too much going on here with Halloween and bridge here yesterday. I did get 2 Dewey Lambdin naval novels featuring the Revolutionary war hero who has been away from home more than 2 years. He's a rogue, but a lovable one!
Jane and Darlene, thanks for the info on your meds. So far I'm not on potassium but do take a heart med as well as vitamins. I'll be seeing my GP in December and we will review the meds I do take.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Have a nice day, Every Buddy
They removed Keith's breathing tube yesterday. His vitals are looking good. They cleaned and repacked his wound but he will still need 24 hr mursing care until his wound is healed, There is no way I can take care of him at home until he is healed. He is still in restraints just in case he tries to thrash around, However he is sedated all the time so not much chance of that happening. One of his attendants came in and gave him a very nice shave and used a shampoo cap to wash his hair a bit. (it was getting very smelly) He could understand me when I told him to squeeze my hand and grunted to answer a couple of questions. I just stand there and tell him everything that is going on at home and other things. I know he can hear me even though he is asleep or unconscious. or if he was in a coma. the hearing is the last to go in any case.
;)Girls: I have been on LosartanPOT 50MG "FOREVER" with no side effects----one
tablet daily. In fact I need to re-order now. I get my meds ---- from Gulf Coast Pharmacy
in Gonzales, LA very nearBaton Rouge and they deliver here (Williamsburg) twice
a day - A.M. delivery and the P.M. delivery.
JOY
Marilyn, glad Keith is getting the care he needs, and hopefully, you're getting some rest at home.
Sue, enjoy your day out with Tim.
I've just had my BP med increased. Now I'll be taking Irbesartan 300 mg/12.5 HCT (increased from the 250 mg). I've not had any side effects from either dosage. The PC doc has ordered a carotid doppler, and that's to be done next Wednesday.
I had an inch of rain in my gauge yesterday, and today is just cloudy and overcast. It has cooled off considerably, and the trees are finally starting to show some color. Lots of excitement in our area right now. Pence was in North GA yesterday giving a campaign speech, and #45 and Pence will be in Chattanooga on Sunday for a campaign rally. I'm managing to ignore it all.
Hi Gals. My former cardiologist put me on Losartan as an adjunct med for my heart, but my BP is around 115-20/60-70, so I definitely didn't need it. I had some sort of side effect and told him I wasn't going to take it. He got really huffy and told me some other things I did't like, so I changed doctors. That was several years ago and I don't remember what side effect I had. I take Coreg (carvedilol) for my heart. It is a Beta blocker and so keeps my BP low.
Marilyn, I'm glad they were able to remove the breathing tube from K and that they are keeping him in the hospital till he is healed. I just read an ad for a t-shirt that said "4 Paws = love" I thought of you.
Jane, glad you're having a nice day. It is very dreary here and supposed to rain soon and for the rest of the day. It also rained last evening. Not sure how much though.
Mary, I hope the carotid scan results are good. They are so non-specific though, that it's hard to know what's what. At least when I've had it.
Hi Joy. That is nice that you get your Rx's mailed to you. Hope you are doing well.
I finally got all of last week's laundry caught up and now it's almost time to start on this week's!! I got groceries yesterday, but not a lot else accomplished.
No plans today. I slept so hard last night from all the stuff I've been doing this week, so today is mine! Sharon
Just now getting over a horrible Cold. Was at a wedding in Missouri last weekend .came homeSunday and then sick until today. I don't feel to bad today and so will stop meds. I swear it seems likethishappens every year now starting 3 week as after taking flu shot.
We have had so much rain all week and so not been to store. Out of most things so will have to go today even though I don't feel like dressing up for it. Maybe the air outdoors will help.
My yard is now knee deep in leaves. My yard man of 38 years has sold all equipment and snow removal so will have to find a new one . He just turned 88. Will not be easy to replace.
Again I feel like I have not lost one pound even after not eating other than soup for 4 days.
My son in law (he was driver to wedding) got a call on car to say his brother had just passed away. We were half way home. Funeral is today but it's 40 miles away and so I will not be going..
He was 74 but was in the Vets hospital past 2 years.
JeanneP
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Sorry you were sick and that the sil lost a brother. But at least you went to a wedding and that's upbeat! Your picture is wonderful! Are the children great grands? Sharon
Thanks Jane..and others that commented on B/p med.....I don't like the zombie feeling I get with the 5mg dose of Amlodipine 5mg...I don't think the Dr believed me when I voiced that to him...Ihave been taking 5mg..one day and 2.5mg the next day.....with that dose don't have the zombie feeling as bad....but will probably take try the Losartan he suggested....he said I could choose which one I wanted to take....the side effects are real.....Darlene
I take Nefedipine 30mg ER. At bedtime. Darlene if you took your meds at bed time would you still feel the same way. My Dr. recommends bedtime to take them.
Marlyin...never tried taking med at bed time...mabey I should...I have been taking it in morning...Dr just said take once Day...didn't specify am or pm...Darlene
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and read the paper--and have chosen which games I'll watch after lunch. When I get dressed (I'm still sitting here in P.J.'s!) I'll go outside for some more pruning before the football games start.
Jeanne, I'm sorry for the death in your extended family. I loved the picture of your great-grands! I hope you can find a good replacement for your yard man. Perhaps he could recommend someone?
Sharon, what are you planning for today? I'm glad you're caught up on laundry and other chores. Enjoy your day!
Darlene, I hope you can feel better with the new meds. It's tough to take something and feel worse! Have you discussed a change with the doctor? Let us know how the new meds work out.
Mary, I just close my ears when I hear Pence and Trump speak. I know it's really stupid on my part because it seems their supporters far out number those of us of a more liberal persuasion. I am appalled at the ordering of so many troops to the Border! The next thing we hear will be accusations of murder against the soldiers who have been sent there to repulse the migrants. I can't understand why the Republicans/White House don't understand that everyone living in America is either a present day immigrant or a descendant of immigrants. My paternal ancestors were living on Cape Cod in 1623--two years after the Pilgrims! Several of them later took boats to Pensacola and came up the Mississippi River to the Ohio and came east to Kentucky and West Virginia. Good Grief!!!
Marilyn, I hope Keith has a good day and will continue to improve. Hugs to you and prayers for you both.
Have a nice day Every Buddy. May your teams win unless they are playing Auburn or South Carolina!
Sue
Good Saturday greetings!
Marilyn…hope K is doing better and glad to hear they’re keeping him until he’s healed.
Jeanne..hope you feel better. Great picture!
Sue and Mary…I am so tired of all the ads and lies of the politicians. I’m hoping for big changes here in Iowa come Tuesday.
Joy…good to see you. I hope LSU is ready for the AL tonight! GEAUX TIGERS!! 😇
Sharon…glad your work is finished…rest up today.
We got up early for us and went to CR for the big Greek Orthodox Church bake sale. We left with lots of stuff. :😄. The families there are mostly Lebanese and their food is wonderful. The ladies bake all year long. I asked one younger woman where they had so many freezers, and she said “ several of us†have restaurants and we freeze the pastries and meat pies. She said her Aunts had been there since 4:30 am and they were making more meat “piesâ€â€¦beef in a pastry …because they’d run out in the first hour they were open! They are open from 7:30am to 1:00pm. The parking lot was full at 8:30 and people leave with boxes of stuff. The children help people carry boxes of food to their cars. It’s really a whole family thing…men there, too, helping to bring out and resupply the tables or explain what various things are.
We then did some grocery shopping and headed home for a day watching football. I stripped the bed and got the laundry finished up yesterday that I usually do on Saturday.
We’re to have a rainy weekend, but only a few drops on the windshield while we were in CR.
Jane
Rainy Sunday here, but I hope you all enjoyed the extra hour of sleep!
Have a blessed and peaceful Sunday in your part of the world.
Jane
Jane: Nobody is ever "ready" for Saban as was evident last night. When he left LSU
he parted with LSU friendships . Our loss was certainly NOT a surprise
Joy
Hi Gals, back from church, Lowes to get daffodil bulbs & HT for my med. Have a load of towels in the washer and will do the undies after. Planning on getting my month's church articles written for the newspaper today as tomorrow may be busy. The roofer is supposed to come but there's a 30% chance of rain, landscapers still have 2 bushes to put in. I hope both get done tomorrow. I also need to make reservations for John for NZ tomorrow. Have to call and talk to Tauck about what day to make them on since they are a day early? than us and the flight takes 24 hrs. Taucks air tickets are almost $1000 more. Other than computer stuff, I didn't do anything yesterday.
Jane, the Greek Orthodox festival sounds wonderful. I love Greek food & pastries. I presume the Lebanese is similar. Our GO church in Charlotte also has a festival, but it is always the week that John has a tournament and parking is awful, so have never been. We had a dreary day yesterday though no rain. It's sunny today but about 60 and that is chilly for me. I didn't wear anything other than a sweater. Needed my light rainncoat too.
Hi to Sue. I see AU won and OSU for Jane. I didn't watch any. Hi to Marilyn, Jeanne, & Joy as well.
Have a nice day everyone and stay warm! Sharon
Sharon..I'd love to see NZ and Australia, but that long flight means it won't happen. How long will John be gone?
It's rained all day and is windy and cold. Good November day to be inside.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've been putzin' around this morning and have finally cleaned up the kitchen and dressed for working outside. I went outside to put my American flag up, thinking today was Veterans Day. Then I realized the trash men had already been here, so brought the bin up to it's usual parking place.
I had an e-mail from Tim last night reminding me of my visit with the doctor who did my heart surgery. We're to go in tomorrow after lunch for a check-up. Last year when I went for the check-up he had an emergency surgery when he was supposed to be at the clinic and we had to go back later. My appointment tomorrow is at 1:30 and Tim will take me there and also to my polling place so that I can vote. I hope this all works out as Tim really doesn't need to spend the time sitting in a waiting room when the doctor is late. He (Tim) will take me to vote after the appointment.
We had more rain last night and I need to put on my rubber boots and go outside to do some more azalea pruning. That is NOT my favorite job!
Marilyn, I hope Keith is feeling much better.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. It is grey and dreary here today with some light rain off and on. The roofers called and said they would be here at 1:00. Hope it is dry by then. I have an appt with my primary dr. about my urinary problems. They are really getting aggravating. I was told to start drinking 64 ozs of water/day!! Do any of you drink that much? I probably average 40 ish.
Sue, hope you get the azaleas pruned. Ours are the small encore ones, so not such a problem. Hope the Dr is on time and that everything is okay with your heart. I know you will vote one way or another. So will I. Our voting place is in the Lake House here, so no problem to get there. I want to go at noon when I hope there won't be many in line.
Jane, I agree that the 24-hr. trip puts me off of NZ. It was about that long to So Africa and about 19 to Seoul, so I'm done with that long of a trip. John doesn't have the joint problems I have and though he doesn't look forward to the long trip, he thinks it's worth it.
Marilyn, how is K doing? I hope he's improving daily.
Hi to Jeanne, Joy, Ginny. Sharon
Still fighting this darn (What ever the bug is). I still think the flu shot they have given the past 3 years causes it. Dr. say no. But I have come down now for the past 3 years just about 21 days after the flu shot given.. Same length of time it stays and same systems. I had the flu 5 years ago and didn't feel much worse. May not get it next year just to see.
Jane. did you buy any of their beef pies. I wish I could remember my Grandmothers recipe. so good. Always used a Hot water crust with lard. A little will not kill me.
They are saying that the rain we are having right now is going to turn to a light snow on Wednesday. I hated the hot summer but sure not ready for Winter...
Jane...just a quick question....do you have to watch your potassium intake when you take the Losartan potassium.? Thanks Darlene
JeanneP Did you finish taking all the meds for your cold ? Was it a prescription ? If so dr. has told me to take all of a drug .
Hi folks! Happy Election-Day-Eve! At least all the ads and robocalls will be over soon.
I certainly have gotten a lot of phone calls that I didn't answer.
It's been quiet here - as usual. We are due to get a very strong storm line come through during the early morning hours. And then it's supposed to clear off. Our local schools have delayed start in the morning, just to be sure the buses aren't running and kids aren't out in strong winds and rain. Guess Sharon will be getting it later in the day. I haven't seen if it's going as far south as Sue.
Got to play duplicate tonight - came in our usual middle. But at least we did get a few good hands to play.
Sharon, is John's trip a bridge trip? Or just "touristing"? I don't blame you for not wanting to do the long trip - I'm with you on that. But we did love our time in NZ. We were there for three weeks two weeks on an Elderhostel and one week on our own, then one week in Australia. Some of our best memories.
Enjoy any fall color you're getting to see.
Cottoncandy Everyone seems to react to meds differently . I have been taking 10 mg . of Amlodopine for years & have never felt odd from taking it .
Darlene...all my numbers came back in normal ranges, except the Sed rate and C Reactive Protein that showed the elevated inflammation I have from Polymyalgia Rheumatica...why I’m still on steroids...and decreasing slowly.
Sharon..yes, I drink that much. I make my own iced tea and have a glass or cup of it or chai tea latte with me all the time. We carry bottled water in the car at all times. Do I visit the bathroom a lot? YES. But, I feel good, and don’t have UTIs. Knock on wood.
Sue....I had no idea azaleas took so much care and pruning. I’m sure they are beautiful.
Alpiner...hope you’re feeling better.
Jeanne...could you be allergic to something in the flu shot?
Mary...quiet is nice. 😀
Marilyn..hope things getting easier for you.
We voted early at the Court House since we never know what weather will be like here and I don’t like standing in lines.
I’ll be listening to the returns tonight. Just have a haircut today so another easy day.
Tomorrow is bridge day. We have had to find a new place tp eat and play. Golf Club is not opening kitchen until 3:00 for the winter...or maybe permanently...another new manager and losing $$$.
Jane
Keith is not doing very well. The dr. told me his white count was up and she was ordering another Blood test. She also saw that is dementia is much worse.. I feel so bad for him, being there in the hospital and not understanding where he is only that he is not at home. He may never get to be at home again. He can't be left alone and his wound is going to take 3-6months to close. At the skilled nursing facilities they do no have people to sit with the patient 24-7. I don't know yet what we can do. If he gets an infection it will lead to his demise, He is DNR so it would mean comfort care only.The Dr. told me they have had to place people as faraway and Bend Oregon which is a good 250 miles away in eastern Oregon.
It makes me so sad that he is there in the hospital not understanding here he is and or why he has to stay there and not come home. All I can think about is how lonely he is. Yesterday he would open his eyes wide and look at me and ask me where all his things are, he was so confused he wanted the keys to the Corvette and the house keys.
I feel so alone here without family. I don't see anyone, If I ask for help the same two men from church do what they can. The neighbors see that the yard needs work but don't bother to finish what they started, leaving leaves etc all over the lawn thaneeds mowing badly. I told him I would pay him to clean up the yard, mow etc, but he only pruned the Rhodies and left the small stuff on the lawn throwing away only the branches and large stuff over the bank in the bank yard.
I am not doing well emotionally, not sleeping well since the time change.I feel so alone and sad. Freckles is a huge comfort to me she know something is not right, she snuggles so close to me and I talk to her.
Oh Marilyn, I feel so sad for you and Keith. I wish I could help you, but I am praying for you both. Bless Freckles for her love and comfort.
For whoever it was that said they they stopped their meds. Alpiner was right in saying never to stop a prescription drug except on doctor's orders. If you stop an antibiotic early, your body builds resistance to the bacteria. John, as a pharmacist, always preached that to all of us.
Mary, glad you got to play bridge last night and were at least in the middle. John is going to NZ on a Tauck tour. No bridge this time. Yes, we are to get a storm this afternoon. I'm going over to vote about noon.
The painter came at 8:30 this morning to paint the leak spots on a couple ceilings. Nothing serious, but unsightly. She has already put on the Kilz and will come back to paint over it.
I didn't get to sleep until 2:30 this AM, so 7:45 came awfully early. I may have a hard time staying awake this afternoon. I have some errands to run, but they will depend on how bad the rain is after I vote.
Jane, it seems that all golf clubs have trouble keeping chefs and dining areas running. Ours certainly does. The golf course is not owned by the community or HOA.
Apparently, I have another UTI. I guess I will have to up the ante on my water intake. I couldn't drink that much tea because of the caffeine and its affect on my tremor.
Jeanne, I can't believe the flu shot is giving you the flu unless you are allergic to something in it. Can you eat eggs? I have had a flu shot every year since they started making them and have never had a problem. I used to get the flu whenever it was a bad season.
Back later. Sharon
Hi Everone...hope election today goes well....I voted early...Sharon the last time I had a UTI..my Dr recommended Cystex..in liquid form..although it does come in pill form....it seemed to help me...as a preventive..I do drink a lot of water...u can buy it at CVS over counter...I started the new B/p med ..Losartan potassium today...I'm concerned on the potassium. Part...don't want to effect electrolytes/heart....any way...here goes...Marlyin sorry you and K are going through this ...prayers for strength..Hi to Mary Sue..Jeanne Alpiner..Jane..and others looking in...Darlene
Marilyn, my heart goes out to you. Please know that you're not alone in cyberworld! I just wish we could be there in person for you. {{{{{{Sharon & Keith}}}}}}
We had a couple of inches of rain at my place overnight, but now the sun is peeking out. I saw some lightning once when I got up, but didn't hear any thunder or wind. Unfortunately, there was a lot of damage near Margaret's place. Not at her house, but Jesse's fiance's family had a lot of damage to their house, and I think they lost one or two horses when a barn was blown down. I know they'll be assessing the damages now that it's daylight.
Sharon, I'll bet there is some bridge played on John's trip. But I know he'll enjoy the tours.
jane, I'm glad we've finally gotten a good chef and food service now. I hope it lasts for a while.
Staying on or stopping meds can certainly cause some problems. I know, unless allergy is involved, you should never stop a med without consultation and without tapering off. I always have my list of meds with me (in paper and on my phone), so any medical personnel knows what I'm taking. Sorry about the UTI, Sharon. I take a cranberry pill twice a day to help prevent UTIs - and drink a lot of liquid, too (coffee and water).
Good morning, Every Buddy. My cleaning ladies (every 2 weeks) were here early this morning and were training a new girl. She was shy, but I think she might be able to catch on and keep up as my ladies are good trainers and understanding as well as being able to direct her work. She seems very young, so I hope she appreciates their advice.
Just as I was getting ready to shower my friend on the next street came by. She didn't see me at the polling place and was ready to take me down there, but Tim had called to tell me that he will take me to see my cardiologist at 1:30 and then to vote, so I chatted with her for a bit and have then showered, shampooed, and dressed for the day. She's the only other Democrat I know of here in Auburn!
Marilyn, I have both you, Keith, and his sons on my prayer list. I hope and pray that his insurance will cover all his hospital expenses. I'm glad you have Freckles as I'm sure she is a comfort. All of us are praying for you both.
We don't have many candidates running, but I'm hoping the young lady who is opposing our Congressman wins. He is a total loser. I have written him many letters about things that concern me, especially my military pension. He has his employees send me an answer, but the last time I received 2 replies in the same day. One reply said he'd add his name to the bill and the other said he couldn't support the bill. I seriously doubt that he'd read either bill!
Mary, we had more rain last night, but I'm not sure how much. My rain gauge cracked during a freeze last spring and I haven't replaced it. I'm sorry about the damage to Jesse's fiancée's family farm. I haven't watched the weather channel this morning, so don't know of any large damage here.
Not much else to report this morning. I see some sun peeking out and hope it stays that way the rest of the day!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
We are going to try to get our flu shots this afternoon . We need the stronger shot for older people . Last time we went they were out of it , was suppose to call us when it came in but didn't . I need to avoid getting sick , it really hits me hard & ended up in the hospital in February with pneumonia & a collapsed lung .
Alpiner, you are right to go out and get it yourself without waiting for a call. I need to check and see if they got the new shingles vaccine in at CVS. The told me it would be in the end of Oct.
They finished our roof repair and touch-up painting and then I went to vote (got right in at lunchtime), then picked up my med, dropped off shirts at the cleaners and then went to the computer guy with my printer that I thought was jammed, but it turned out that wasn't the problem. Something just wasn't sitting right in it. All fixed and no charge. Then got home and ate lunch and haven't done much since. John is supposed to vote on the way home from bridge, but sometimes he says that and then decides the line is too long or something and doesn't! Makes me so mad when he doesn't and then is constantly talking about political situations. GRRRR.
Sue, that was nice of your friend to stop by and offer to take you to vote.
Mary, I'm so sorry Margaret had damage to her farm and animals. How distressing! We had a cell open up and absolutely deluge us for about 5 minutes; then the sun came out and we haven't had any more.
Darlene, hope the med works for you. I'm sure the dr. is aware of the potassium and will ck it when he does labs.
Our roofer was so nice. While he was on our roof, he noticed 2 shingles completely missing from the roof of one of my friends 2 doors down. She thought sure he was conning her until they went across the street where she could see them herself. I do hope she has him repair the roof. He did't have to say anything and they could have gotten a serious leak.
I have a pot roast in the oven with veggies around it. It's beginning to smell good. On such a cold damp day, it sounds good to me. Sharon
Sharon, it wasn't Margaret with the damage - none to her house/property. The damage was to Jesse's fiancee's family's house and barn. According to the news tonight, there was definitely a tornado that went through the area. Scary!
Morning! 32 degrees here!
I’m ok with some of the election results, unhappy with others, like everybody else, I guess.
I’m delighted to see so many women win.
Off to bridge at the new place. This is my last time before we head to Texas, since we have a doc appt next Wed. In Iowa City.
Hopefully the robocalls will stop now!
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. I'm not happy with the election results in Alabama, but I did my best to vote for the ones I thought should be elected. Tim took me to the cardiologist's office for a check on my pace maker and that went well--and only a short wait, too. Then he took me to vote, but I might as well stayed home. Every Republican on the ballot was re-elected, including our district's Congressman who says he is supportive of military veterans, but I receive the MOAA (Military Officers of America) magazine and they publish the votes of all members of Congress on military matters and that sucker puts his name on the bill, then fails to show up for the vote! I've sent him numerous letters since moving here and he always sends a letter (which he didn't write!) telling me he agrees with me--and never once has voted as he should!!! And he was overwhelmingly re-elected. Once I received 2 letters from him in a day--and one said he agreed with me and would vote as I suggested and the other said he could not vote for that bill. Alabama is wasting good money in sending that SOB back to Congress.
I imagine that the veterans and their families who continue to vote for him don't know his real record of voting. The MOAA magazine lists the senators and members of congress who do vote on military matters--and he and Senator Shelby often decline to vote!
Enough ranting for today! Sorry about this, my friends. It rained again last night and everything outside is wet. I need to get dressed and go outside to do some more azalea pruning. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Miserable cards today, and so I said goodbye to my group and will see them again in March. A lady who used to play with us was in the restaurant, so we all got to visit with her. She’s 90 now, and had recent surgery for a returning cancer, but she looked good.
Jane
Good cold Thursday! Snow expected today and tomorrow. Brrrrr!
Nothing much on my schedule...need to take my car for servicing at 3:00, but it’s here in town so an easy trip.
Jane
Keith seems to be doing a little bit better every day, Although as the day progresses, his memory seems to get worse, the next morning he seems OK again. Late yesterday afternoon he ask if we were married On the phone last night he called me by Fisher instead of Riley and when did we get married.. Said he was working on getting a few things cleaned up.(Not) He right hand is shaking so bad we are feeding him. He got a blood transfusion yesterday and may get another. It is so difficult to see my soul mate fading away,
Hang on, Marilyn, and take care of YOU.
Good morning, Buddies. Marilyn, this is a tough time for you and Keith. You've had a good marriage and I know it's hard to see him declining. Thoughts and prayers from here for both of you and your families. I know that his sons have been very supportive of you.
Jane, I hope you and Ray both are feeling well again and know you are looking forward to your winter home at the beach. Have a safe trip and let us know how you are doing.
I hope to get a few neglected chores done inside today. Other than that I'll probably read after lunch. I had a phone call from a young lady at U. of South Carolina this morning. She will be visiting here in December and wants to stop by. Of course she'll be wanting me to make a donation to Carolina. I do contribute annually, but not in a large amount and when I am unable to do that on my own, they won't get anymore. Tim is worried about the time when I might have to go into an assisted living or nursing home. We're trying to make it easy for me to stay here as long as possible.
It rained again last night (a lot!) and everything is wet outside. I may have to put on my rubber boots if I go out to prune more azaleas.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn, "sundowning" is not unusual in folks with Alzheimer's. Doesn't make it any easier, of course. It is so hard to see the person you love fading away. Hugs!
Sorry about the snow, jane. Sounds like you're heading south just in time. Our weather guy is predicting a harder winter than we had last year, and it's supposed to be down near freezing this weekend. Even that would be nothing like what you have in Iowa, though.
Like you, Sue, I make donations to those entities (all local organizations) that I wish to support, but the girls will do what they like when I leave it to them.
I had a carotid doppler test yesterday morning, but haven't heard anything about results yet. Went to PT this morning, and will maybe play bridge here after supper.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Mary, I'm glad the damage wasn't to Margaret's property, but I know you all feel bad for Jesse's in-laws. Tornadoes are scary. I grew up with plenty of them in IN, but fortunately was never personally impacted. I read that there were a lot of them on the storm line running from FL up to TN.
I see I didn't post yesterday. I had to take John to the eye dr's. His first eye will be done 11/27 and the 2nd on 12/17. It really scares me because of the fact he only has 8% vision in one eye, so the other eye is critical that it's done right. He also has serious glaucoma and beginning macular degeneration. That is one reason he wants to go to NZ this year while he can still see it and appreciate it. If he ever loses his vision completely or almost, I don't know what he'll do. His hobby is bridge and he also reads and watches TV a lot, all of which take eyesight. But it is in God's hands and we can't do anything about it.
I'm about ready to go to the grocery. I took Tim Tebow's book back. It just seemed too repetitive. I took out THE CHRISTMAS BOX which is our Dec book club book. I've heard of it, but haven't started yet. Has anyone read it?
John and our neighbor got our garage surround edging replaced yesterday and it looks great. The neighbor told us that it could be replaced and that he would help us. He is a jack-of-all-trades and has lots of tools, even an electric nailer!
Well, I better get moving. Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon...I didn’t realize John’s eyesight was in such a precarious situation. That’s got to be so scary for him and you.
A SNOWY Friday greeting! Yep, snow on the ground and the roads! Weatherguessers said this was the earliest we’ve had an accumulated snow in some years. It’s quite pretty out there, but could be a long winter for those who stay here for the next 4 months. ;D
We’re going to start checking out our “Texas†tote and see what needs to be added to it.
Have a safe Friday.
Jane
Glad you're getting ready, jane.
Lots of rain here this morning - heavy when it first started about 7. It's down to a drizzle, now, though. We're supposed to be about 30 this morning, so that'll take care of any plants left outside. I just check the results of my Doppler test - and that was all normal. Got an "attagirl" from my doc. Nothing going on around here until going back to PT on Monday morning. Lots of knitting will be done.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Good morning, Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've had breakfast and have the dishwasher running now. I'm expecting Tim around 10:00-10:30. We'll go to the library and then to Kroger. We come home so I can put the groceries away and then out to lunch. Kris eats with us at Niffer's if she is not working a painting job.
I'm already making plans for my trip to the beach with Stacey, Jon, Alex, and Nic. I am buying sweet potatoes this morning and will take them with me to the beach so that I can make a sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving dinner.
My women's basketball tickets have been here for a while. I finally checked them and see that I've already missed 3 pre-season games. I gave my tickets to Tim for the Sunday, Nov. 25. He and Kris will use them if all goes well with the weather or their other activities. I should be on my way back home from the beach on that day--but Stacie will be bringing me and Alex back and we'll probably take him back to Birmingham on the 25th. I think Stacie will bring me home and spend the night here before going back to N.O., but don't know that for sure.
Jane, good luck with the packing. I hope the snow doesn't hinder your travel plans. I know you'll be glad to get settled at the beach!
Mary, we had lots of rain yesterday and everything is still wet outside. I think it may rain again today, but I haven't checked the weather channel this morning. Way to go on the Doppler test! I got out some of my knitting books last night, thinking I might like to knit a few caps and/or mittens/gloves for Alex and Nic. I don't know if they'll wear them or not. Young men seem to like to tough it out!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane, yes, I've always worried about John's eyesight and now even more, however, the dr says there should be no problem with removing the cataracts. From his mouth to God's ears, as they say. SNOW???!!! OH NO! When do you leave for TX? Are you going to OH first for Christmas?
Mary, such good news about the carotid scan! Lots of rain here too. Have fun knitting. I would have to take Valium to do much of that!!
Sue, have a nice outing with Tim and then lunch with Kris. I'm sure you're looking forward to your trip to the beach and to spending time with the boys. I think I would ask them if they would wear what you knitted before I spent time on it. Or at least, tell them to donate them if they don't.
Today's my day! I told John not to ask me to do one thing because he's kept me busy all week. His NZ air reservations are made and they honored their promise to give him an extra hotel day, so he's arriving a day early. That way, if there are any glitches or lost luggage, there's more of a chance for a remedy. The landscaper called and said they would bring my 2 bushes early next week. Once that's done, I can call HOA for a re-inspection.
I do have a load of laundry in, but nothing else scheduled. Sharon
Enjoy YOUR day, Sharon! Easy one here, too. Plumber came about the heater in our family room, and he's going to research to see if he can find the part it needs. No name on it, just a patent number.
I did two loads of laundry this morning, so that's all done, and I put the oven on self-clean. I like to do that when it's cold outside. They're saying we may get to 10° or 11° tonight. Double BRRR
Good thinking on the extra day in the hotel...so many things can go astray with luggage and it'll give him a day to rest up there and get his body somewhat re-oriented.
jane
Brrrr, Jane! And I thought 50 was cold today! Yes, the day early makes the trip much more stress free. Good idea on the oven. I may go do mine. Hope your guy finds the part for the heater. Sounds like you need it. Sharon
Our FIRST cold snap of the year------a cold 45 now , going down to 43---had to
turn on the heat this A.M. One good thing for living in a Senior Living Facility is
that you don't have to go out for any thing---it's all right here- Of course if you have to see the doc you have go out. Colder for later this week. ::)
Joy in Baton Rouge
Good morning, Buddies. It's pretty chilly here this morning. I'm still in my P.Js, but will get dressed shortly. The wind is blowing and the temperature is way down--but not to the freeze level. I don't think I'll do much outside today. Lots of football games to watch, so will do that and read. Tim told me to search for a library book that he thinks I've misplaced, but I'm pretty sure I returned it. I'll have to ask the library to check again. I have a place where I keep the books I check out and when I've finished reading a book, I always put it back into the bag I use to tote books to and from the library.
Sharon, I don't think the removal of John's cataracts will be a problem. I had mine done about 10 years ago and my vision has been great ever since. My eye doctor removed the first one week and the second the next. He was taking a family vacation to Europe the week following my surgery and wanted to get that done before he left. John will be amazed at the difference in his vision--and I think very pleased.
Jane, it sounds as if you are well organized for your trip. I hope the weather is mild for the trek and you'll have good weather for each day down to the beach.
Joy, I usually spend lots of mornings outside puttering around, but am going to stay inside today. Just too windy and chilly to be working out there--And I have done most of what has to be done anyway.
Have a nice weekend, Buddies.
Sue
Gorgeous morning - blue skies, light breeze. But...31* when I got up!!! It turned winter in a hurry here - sort of like jane's (without the snow). :2funny:
I bet I beat you ALL this morning. 12° this morning!! YEP...it really motivates us to start packing up for Island Time! :2funny:
We were up and out early ...for us...on a Saturday morning. Ray wanted us to stop in at the Legion for coffee and pastries, so we were there by about 7:30 and chatted with some folks and then we walked down to the local cafe for breakfast. They've sold the restaurant as they wanted to do, so that's good news for them.
We were back home before 9:00 am!! Whew...have sheets in the washer and have brought a few more things down to be packed, and now going to do some family bookkeeping and then read for a while while the washer does its thing.
jane
Good morning...a cool 45 here this morning...As I mentioned a few days ago..trying the different BP med Losartan potassium..Dr prescribed 50mg...could start out with half tab...which I did...not dropping it much...so will have to take the 50mg..starting today..the Amlodipine 5mg..worked real good...but I seemed to have brain fog and flushing on it...may be the same with the new med...I don't think the Dr believes me..he says flushing and foggy is not a side effect...just got back from walking...at least the wind wasn't blowing...have a great weekend...Darlene
Cold here too this morning. High of 52 and a frost predicted for tonight!
Joy, I didn't know BR got that cool, but you're right that it's nice to be able to stay in and be able to do what you need to without going out.
Sue, enjoy your games. Hope you find your book.
Darlene, I hope the new med works and doesn't have any side effects for you. I guess the cold front is hitting us all.
Jane, you and Ray are really early birds to do all that by 9 AM.
Mary, sounds like your plants have had it. Enjoy staying in today.
I cleaned our bath and did a bunch of stuff on J's computer. He must have the weirdest email program in the world. I think I may have him convinced to get a GMail account, but then I'll have to teach him all of that.
I'm going to try to convince myself to go to the FC in a bit after I finish my lunch. Almost all our leaves our down now. The HOA landscapers blew a lot of them into the street and sucked them up on Thursday, but then it rained all day Friday, so lots more are down.
Stay warm. Sharon
Darlene...I don’t know how long you’ve been on losartan, but I found this...
“Losartan starts to reduce high blood pressure after about 6 hours but it may take 3 to 6 weeks to fully take effect.â€
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/losartan/
That’s from the British National Health Service.
WebMD has info too, but I couldn’t get the exact link.
Www.webmd.com
Jane I have only been on it about a week....how often do you check your B/p ? I think worrying about it isn't good....probably raises it...the information was helpful....Thank you Darlene
I don’t check mine at home anymore. It just raised it. I think I got fixated on it, and that sent it high. I also hate that too many medical staff don’t take it properly. Your arm should be at heart level and they should be supporting it. Too many let my arm dangle and so, I pull my knee up when on the exam table and put my arm on my knee. Not ideal, but better than the “dangling arm†approach.
I used to do it daily and that made it rise as well. My doctor told me that once every week or every two weeks is more than adequate.
I'm so glad that high BP isn't one of my problems. I have enough others, heaven knows. I do take Coreg for my heart and that is a Beta blocker and so lowers BP too, but mine has always been low. The only good # on my health sheet! :)
Bubble, is there anyway I can click on BB and go straight to my last post. Since my crash and your getting me re-registered, it takes me to a page to click on Forum and then I have to scroll down to medical to find BB. It's certainly doable, but like most people, the least effort possible is what I want. Is that lazy or what?
We've been to SS & church and then stopped at the Wal-Mart market and bought a bunch of staples & cangoods for Harvest Sunday next week. Everyone brings in food to go to the local Food Pantry for those in need, especially for TG.
Since I've been home, I've put in 2 loads of laundry, called John's sister (as we do every Sunday since she was moved to Iowa). With her husband in a nursing home, she's lonesome.
It's supposed to rain here for the next 2 days & stay cold. My church friend is coming on Wed if it's not raining to plant my daffodil bulbs for me. So nice of her and she is probably 70 herself, but she loves to garden and has a big vegetable garden.
Nothing else going on here. I did get to the FC yesterday and hope to again tomorrow. Hi to all. Have a nice evening. Sharon
Sharon, I go to the top of the page and click where it says "Show new replies to your post". It'll show the last posts of every discussion you've posted in. When you've looked at all of them, mark that page as your "favorite", so it'll take you back there. Maybe jane or Bubble can explain it better.
I'm in Kentucky tonight. Kate called me about noon to tell me that her husband, Wayne, had had a heart attack and that "it didn't look good". She called about an hour later to say he had died. We're just all in shock. Margaret came to get me, and then drove me up here. We're staying in a motel - at least for a couple of nights. Jean is here, too. Kate said he was fine this morning and had gone out for a while. When he came back, she found him passed out on in front of the house.
He roused up and came in for a few minutes. They headed back out to the car so she could take him to the ER, when he collapsed on the driveway. She and a neighbor gave him CPR, then the EMTs, the ambulance folks, and in the ER. She said they never were able to get a pulse. So it was obviously very quick. Such a shock. She said they had talked about end-of-life things recently, so she knew his wishes. He's to be cremated, and there won't be any service. Margaret will probably go home on Tuesday. She'll either take me home, too, or leave me - depending on Kate's wishes. Send us good thoughts.
Mary, what sad news--and I know it must have been a shock to Kate and your entire family. I am so sorry and I am sending you good thoughts. Does Kate have children nearby? Thoughts and prayers for her and all of you.
It is pouring rain here this morning and I'm still in my P.J.'s. Bonney and I had planned to go to the Veterans Park this morning for a memorial service for veterans, but I haven't talked to her yet and am sure we won't be going. Unless we go to the City Recreation Center where they usually have light snacks following the memorial service. I'm sure she'll call shortly and we'll decide what to do.
I'm not expecting Tim this morning as I told him I wouldn't be here so I'll probably spend most of the time today reading a library book. However, according to the library I still have a book that I took out several weeks ago. I can't find it, so may have to pay to replace the book. I have a certain place I keep the books I check out and it isn't there! I'm hoping the library has the book now.
Not much else to report except that it's going to be a depressing, dark and dreary day here. Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Good morning...Mary..sad news..hugs..we have a cold norther this morning..so not walking..Jane...I sent you pm.....hope everyone has a grea day..stay healthy and warm Darlene
Mary....I’m so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing.
Darlene....I didn’t get the pm. Please send it again.
We have light snow this morning, and I’m moving very slowly.
Sue...check the bookshelves at the Library yourself for the missing book. Sometimes they don’t scan it right when you return something. They should check their shelves before sending out notices, but sometimes the aides don’t like doing that and skip that step!
Sharon...I’m hoping to be as faithful as you are about working out once we get to TX and I can walk outside and use the workout room they have, it’s much larger and nicer than the small one at the other complex where we were. This weight gain from the prednisone has me in a muddle. My clothes don’t fit, and I’m huffing and puffing when doing stairs.
Have a good Monday, Ladies.
Sharon....I do as Mary does....I click on Show New Replies to your post... under my name at the top left and then click on Bosom Buddies and I get first new post since I was here last.
Jane
Thanks, Mary and Jane for the instructions. I'll try it later.
Mary, I am so sorry for your family's loss. How old was Wayne? In some ways, that's the way to go--no suffering or long-term care-giving, but it is certainly a horrible shock, especially if he didn't have previous problems. Sending HUGS to you all.
Jane, I haven't been nearly as good about going to the FC as I need to be. So much is going on! And, I just realized that TG is next week. Somehow, I thought I had an extra week in there. I've got to get on the ball to get things ready to go. I always have lots of things to take for the kids, etc, so I need to get organized. I've also gained weight and don't have prednisone to blame. I can't figure out why I'm gaining.
My cleaning girl was here today and I couldn't figure out when I want her to come next since I want it to be after we decorate for Christmas. That always leaves a bunch of stuff on the floor, etc.
I am so upset! A while ago, I looked out at my birdies, and garden and lo & behold, the deer had eaten ALL my pansy blooms. The plants are still there, but no flowers. I guess I need to get some deer off repellent or do something to cover them at night! What a disappointment, but the funny thing is that John and I were just talking about them being out there in the garden and very inviting to deer. Bunny has been barking a lot when she goes out at night, but apparently, they hide till she goes back in. Oh well, not important in the great scheme of things, but I love my flowers.
Rainy, cold and yucky here today & tomorrow. Darlene, hope you get some good weather soon. Sharon
Sharon...the deer here will eat impatients (SP?) to the ground and our hostas, too. I've used the deer repellent that has an awful smell when you spray it around, but it seems to sort of work.
Our birds are going crazy at the feeders. We're at 24, but says it feels like 13 with the wind and I'm not going out.
jane
Cold Tuesday Greetings!
I'm meeting a former co-worker for coffee today at 11:00. She comes to town from a neighboring town for the dentist and usually wants to meet for coffee (or tea in my case.) I have some errands to run when we're finished and home to continue with the never-ending laundry.
jane
Jane, it is unseasonably cold and wet here too. I finished my laundry yesterday and also got all the pics printed for Brian's 50th roast at TG. Melanie is planning to put pics up everywhere he will be.
I'm still fighting some sort of urinary infection, although the dr. says it is not a true UTI, so he is going to refer me to a urologist which I thought he should have done a long time ago. Not sure when I will be able to get in with the holidays being next week.
I'm also going to call my church friend in a minute to reschedule the daffodil planting till better weather.
I hope everyone is doing well and staying warm. According to her FB post, Marilyn says that Keith is doing much better.
My thoughts are with Mary and family during this sad time. Sending HUGS.
Sharon
Hello, Buddies. It's almost noon here and I've just returned home from my monthly women's circle meeting. We had an interesting lesson and the leader knows her text and the content, but tends to talk too long (IMHO!). However, she does let members who wish to comment do so and that is a good thing. We are on old testament lessons and that's OK but some of it is tedious (again IMHO!).
Mary, I'm glad you can be with Kate during this time of grief. I know she is glad that you can be there for her. Thoughts and prayers for Kate, you and her family.
I ate enough goodies so I'm not going to fix anything much for lunch. I have bridge tomorrow and also on Thursday, so this is a busy week. I also want to make some oatmeal cookies to take to the beach next week and will go shopping as usual with Tim on Friday. I'm going to take Jane's advice and check the shelves for the book that they think I still have out and it would be overdue if that is true.
It's chilly, still raining and altogether a miserable morning. Just the ticket for curling up with a book!
Have a nice afternoon, Every Buddy.
Sue
You will be busy this week! Another place you could check is in your car as it might have slid out of the sack.
I cancelled the daffodil planting till after TG. Thursday is dentist day for both of us in the morning, John's hearing appt at 2:00 and a hair appt for me at 3:30. Somewhere in there, I should get groceries. Don't know when though.
I've had umpteen robocalls today. GRRRRR!
Nothing else going on here. Sharon
Jane..did you see the recall on the B/p med Losartan. Darlene..
Darlene....Yes, but CNN says “The new recall of losartan potassium hydrochlorothiazide is sold by the company Sandoz. The voluntary recall only involves the 100 milligram/25 milligram tablets, it does not involve the other versions of the drug, sometimes sold under the brand names Hyzaar.â€
I don’t take 100 mg tabs, nor 25 mg. Mine are 50mg, and I believe yours are, too.
What I really hate is that so many of our drugs are being manufactured in China. I simply don’t trust their quality control.
Mary...I hope you and your girls are together with Kate at this sad time.
Sue...if the book is on the shelf, it should not be considered overdue.
I met my former co-worker after her dental appt and she about talked my ears off. 🤭
We’re off to Iowa City for Ray’s appt to check his cornea transplants, etc., so I may not post tomorrow.
Jane
I just lost a long post I did a few minutes ago. This doesn't happen often, but when it does it is extremely annoying. I need to get into the shower and dress and finish my morning chores--clean up the kitchen and Maybe do another load of laundry.
Jane, thanks for the advice on checking the shelves for that book. When I return books, the librarian on desk duty puts 2 0r 3 of them on a "thingie" that weighs them and evidently tells her if any are missing--and no one has ever told me one is missing. I am going to check the shelves for the book which seems to be missing on Friday.
I have bridge club again today. We're meeting at our new member's home and Terri will pick me up. Our 99 y.o. member is back in rehab/hospital again after another fall at her home.
Mary, I'm hoping things are going well with you and your family. I know it must be hard on all of you. Keep us posted.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Buddies!
I'm back home - Margaret brought me back yesterday. I may go back after Thanksgiving and stay longer - it'll depend on what Kate thinks she needs and what I can do (probably nothing more than moral support, but I know that's important, too). She will go to Andy & Erica's (son & dil) for T'giving Day, then come here to spend that night. She'll take me to Margaret's Friday for our family dinner there. She'll have decided by then whether she wants me to go home with her. She thought all their "stuff" was in good order, but we're afraid she's going to find it's in more of a mess than she thought. It's going to be a voyage of discovery for her, and I'm afraid there are going to be some nightmares along the way. One good thing is that she has a helluva strong posse by her side (her sisters and me). Margaret is a specially good source of advice, since she's "been there" herself.
It's definitely turned to winter here. Today is just plain raw outside, overcast, drizzly (with lots of rain coming in by late afternoon), and temps in the low 40s. Yuck.
jane, Kate was able to donate Wayne's corneas - so someone else will get the benefit of transplant. He had had a low-grade temp a week or so earlier, so she was told they couldn't harvest any other tissues.
Stay warm and dry, Buddies!
Mary, wonderful that he could give the gift of sight at least. How old was he? I know Kate appreciates all of you gathering around and supporting her and helping with the details. I agree that winter has come! I just got back from doing errands and getting my toes and nails painted, and I'm still chilled. It is such a damp cold. They say we could get about 4" of rain this week--or at least in Charlotte. We usually get less.
Stay in and stay warm, everyone. Sharon
Sharon, Wayne was 67.
I’m hoping that some of you remember a woman named Diane, who posted here in Bosom Buddies, as well as other folders in Senior Net? I’m not sure if she ever joined Seniors and Friends or not? Her husband’s name was Del, and she talked about him a lot, and always put his needs ahead of hers. When she was diagnosed with BC, she put off her treatment for a long time, because she was afraid she wouldn’t be able to adequately care for Del.
They lived in the town of Paradise, CA, which has been burned to the ground, in the devastating Camp Fire. There have ben many deaths, and about 200 people are still missing and unaccounted for. I’m wondering if any of you stayed in touch with her, or if you remember her last name? I was friends with her for many years, but when I switched email servers, I lost her email address, as well as her home address in Paradise.
There was a long list of the missing people today in my newspaper. There was one woman listed named Diane Meier, age 83, which would have been her exact age. However, I don’t think that was her last name? I think it was a longer name, but I can’t remember? If anyone remembers, let me know, so I can check the lists of survivors, deaths, and of those who are still missing.
Mary - I'm sorry to see your post about the sudden death of your son-in-law.
Thanks, Marilyn. The fires in CA are incredible. I can't begin to imagine such devastation.
I don't remember the gal you're asking about, so can't help there. How are you and Keith doing?
Wrong Marilyn! The Marilyn who is married to Keith, lives in Oregon.
I'm the other Marilyne, (with an e, for my last name), from California.
Sorry, Marilyne. I obviously just never saw (or noticed) your "e"! ::)
Marilyne...I do recall her. I will send you a pm with a possible last name.
Mary...so glad you and her sisters are there for Kate. How wonderful his corneas will help others. We sure thank those who do that. Ray’s eyesight went from 20/300 to today with his glasses 20/25 and 20/20. What a blessing!
Sue.... Here they scan the barcodes to check out and to check in returned books.
Sharon...the manicure and pedi sound good.
We had a long wait today at the cornea center, and Ray has a sinus infection and doesn’t feel good, so I did the driving. I hate driving in the dark, but we’re home.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. Tim is coming to pick me up early this morning for library and a bit of Kroger shopping. He is going out of town on business tomorrow. So I have to hustle and dress. I have bridge at 12:30 today and guess I'll just put on my clothing for that. I don't need many things from the store, but must pick up a few I need to take to the beach next week.
It's dark and dreary here this morning and the kind of winter day I hate! After Tim takes me to the library and to Kroger, he'll get me home ASAP. I don't know where he is going or if Kris will go along. I expect he'll tell me on the way to the library. I don't need much at Kroger, but a few things are needed for what I'll take to the beach next week. And I have bridge at 12:30 today, so I need to get home in time to get a ride to bridge.
Mary, my sympathy and condolences for Kate and her family. I know how hard it is to lose your beloved husband at a young age. She is fortunate that you and her sisters are there for her. Thoughts and prayers for you all from here in Alabama.
Jane, they scan the barcodes here, too, so I don't know how they made the goof. I'm going to go look at the author's website and see if the book got back onto the shelf when I returned it. Hopefully it did--I'm not looking forward to buying them a new one! When I return books, the person collecting them usually puts them on what looks like a scale about 3 at a time.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
We're back from the dentist--all good. We leave again at 1:45 to go to John's hearing appt. Then I am getting my haircut and highlights at 3:30 and then will go to the grocery afterwards or I will put it off till tomorrow AM.
Sue, you sounds busy too. Hope you find the book. Don't forget to check your car.
Marilyne, I sort of remember Diane, but have no info on her. The fires are just awful. I can't even imagine going through it or losing someone that way.
Mary, 67 is way too young! Such a shock for the family. I hope that TG gathering will help with all of your grief, but I'm sure it will be hard to be thankful at such a time.
Jane, glad you got home safely. I don't like to drive in the dark either.
We leave Tues for IN and our TG gathering. So lots of organizing to do first.
It is bone-chilling cold and rainy here. I'm dressed warmly and still freezing. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I hope you see this post as I am flummoxed by the new format. I don't see a place to post my reply.
I will say that it is very chilly here in Auburn this morning. I was thinking about pruning more azaleas but it will depend on how much it warms up.
When I returned my books yesterday at the library, the young lady who checked them in said that the book was on the shelf (we checked and it WAS there!) so I am OK with the library. I did get 7 books to read during the next 2 weeks so I am happy about that. Today, though, I'm going to make a batch of oatmeal cookies to take to the beach and will start packing, too. Tim stopped by the post office and put in a mail hold for me.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy, and a happy weekend, too!
Sue
Well, the new format, sign-in, etc., was a surprise. But I guess we'll get used to it.
It was BRRRR cold (27*!) when I went out this morning, and I had to scrape frost off the windshield, but it's supposed to warm up into the 60s over the weekend, with lots of sunshine.
That's lovely weather around here. I went out to PT this morning, with the intent to pick up a Walmart order on the way home. Of course, I totally forgot about the WM thing. When I got home, and finally got on the computer, there was an e-mail reminding me about it. Fortunately, I was in the "window", so back out I went to go pick up the order. How dumb! I hate it when I do things like that. :idiot2
Nothing going on this weekend. Kate's son & DIL and Jean are there with her this weekend, so she's got company and folks to help her go through papers, etc. Poor baby! I really hate all this that she's having to go through. I just wish I could be of more help.
Hope your teams win this weekend.
This new version is different. I hope the Show Replies to your post will be available. I sure don't want to have to do through the whole site to find what's new in my discussions.
::)
We have more snow this morning, and it's just 32 so it's the wet, slushy kind.
Ray will need to go back up to Urgent Care this morning. He's coughing so much and needs some meds to stop this before bronchitis or pneumonia sets in.
Jane
Sorry about Ray's cough, jane. My Jean has to deal with that, too.
Yesterday turned off gorgeous - lots of sunshine and temps around 60. To be even better today.
I'm looking forward to a day of knitting, watching recorded TV shows, and enjoying the sunshine from my chair.
I hope the rest of the Buddies find their way into the new site. I'm not getting "replies" from any of the other discussions I had gotten before.
Quote from: jane on November 16, 2018, 05:38:13 PMThis new version is different. I hope the Show Replies to your post will be available. I sure don't want to have to do through the whole site to find what's new in my discussions.
::)
Me too, Jane. I'm not fond of something new--and also am not fond of the size of the new type!
Sue
I think what we want is the Updated Topics..on right end of line under the icons.
We're at the Clinic...Ray has pneumonia...always something. He's had an X-ray and a shot...now waiting to get ok to go to lab.
Jane
So sorry, jane. I hope he gets over it quickly. Thanks for the info about where to click.
Yea! I finally got logged in. I think I was putting my pw in wrong. I am about ready to go visit the new mall across from Sun City. Wild Birds Unlimited opened today and TJ Max a week ago. There are several other stores. I've visited 4 of them. Panera Bread is now open. I haven't been to Hobby Lobby or Burlingtons yet. I slept in today because it was 4 AM before I got to sleep.
Jane, I'm so sorry Ray is ill. Will this delay your trip to TX? I would think he would have to get well first. Darlene is having trouble getting in and emailed me. I told her to email you. I thought I had Bubbles email, but can't find it in my contacts.
Mary, I agree that the sun is a wondrous thing to see! Still cold today though.
Does the • Add image to post and upload to gallery" mean we can post pics now?
HI to all. I need to head out. Sharon
Quote from: jandate=1542036670Mary....I’m so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing.
Darlene....I didn’t get the pm. Please send it again.
We have light snow this morning, and I’m moving very slowly.
Sue...check the bookshelves at the Library yourself for the missing book. Sometimes they don’t scan it right when you return something. They should check their shelves before sending out notices, but sometimes the aides don’t like doing that and skip that step!
Sharon...I’m hoping to be as faithful as you are about working out once we get to TX and I can walk outside and use the workout room they have, it’s much larger and nicer than the small one at the other complex where we were. This weight gain from the prednisone has me in a muddle. My clothes don’t fit, and I’m huffing and puffing when doing stairs.
Have a good Monday, Ladies.
If you can read this..let me know....dont know how to do the font
Cotton Candy...I can read it...When replying - posting, to enlarge your font...click on the large A with the red arrow to the left side, click on number 3 ( number 3 is my chosen choice ) although 4 if you wish to go higher...write in the centre of the two icons..
It looks fine, Darlene.
I've tried to upload some screenshots to help people, but they don't want to upload.
I hope everyone can figure it out, so I'll send the screenshots in email if anyone wants them.
Sharon.... When Ray went for blood work, they didn't have an order, woman called up, no order...so we left. Doc herself called to say..."My mistake and apologized for not getting order in." If he doesn't feel better tomorrow, he's to go up and get the blood work. If he does, he'll get it the Friday after T'giving.
She thinks he'll be much better by Wed. when we're supposed to go to Chicago area for T'giving. It would not break my heart if we stayed home. There's too much "drama" there with the great nieces.
jane
That really upsets me when the doctors screw things up. Both John and I have had problems laately. If he has pneumonia, IMHO, I think he should forego the TG trip to Chicago. After all, he might infect them too, as well as slowing down his recovery. Pneumonia isn't anything to mess with--especially with all of his other health problems. John has had it twice and was really, really sick. I had a very mild case a couple years ago. Neither of us had to be hospitalized. If you do go to Chicago, take it easy and slow.
We leave Tuesday for Indpls. Home on Friday.
Darlene, I'm glad to see you were able to get logged in.
I went to the mall and couldn't find Wild Birds, so called after I got home and discovered it was in another row of businesses next to Starbucks. I'll go tomorrow. I did get to TJ Max's. I was looking for another Stone Mountain purse, but didn't find one. The one I have is brown and I wanted a black or gray for winter. I don't wear much brown.
Have a nice evening. Sharon
Sharon...I have been trying to get the trip is a bad idea across to him, and he's finally agreed. We'll be home and can continue us to get well. Whew! I am so relieved!
It was 15 here this morning. I've put away the fall things I had out, so that's done.
Jane, I'm so glad Ray agreed to stay home! Men can be so stubborn sometimes. I probably ought to put my fall things up too since we will be decorating for Christmas when we get home. I'm halfway packed, but know I will forget to take something. It is a lot easier to take stuff rather than mail it.
We went to church & SS and took 6 bags of groceries to put on the altar with loads more from everyone for our local Care Center. I just heard the washer ding, so need to put another load in.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. I hope it has warmed up where you are. I may not get in tomorrow & if not, it will be next Sat. before I post again. Sharon
Good afternoon, Buddies. I went to SS and church this morning. Olyne picked me up. We had a nice service and afterwards, many of our members went down to the area where we have receptions to have cake and punch and thank our outgoing employee who was in charge of getting teachers for Sunday School classes. She has been employed by a local firm at much more pay. I hope it will be a good solution for her. Her oldest son is a freshman at AU this year and along with every other University, the fees are much higher than when our sons were students there.
Since coming home, I've been doing laundry and getting things out to take to the beach on Tuesday. It's pretty chilly here, but not below freezing. I hope it will be warmer in Gulf Shores. Stacie and Alex will pick me up sometime Tuesday. She's picking him up in Birmingham and will stop here to get me after that. Jon will bring Nic from LSU and we'll also be joined by Stacie's mother and step-father who are coming from Arkansas. They will have a condo in the same building.
I've been doing laundry and went over to my next door neighbor's house and left him a note to let him know that I'll be out of town until next Sunday. He wasn't home, but a young man who is his friend had spent the night there and I left the note on his kitchen door as the friend was packing up to go home. I'm hoping the young neighbor will pick up the newspaper if my carrier leaves it. I've left a vacation notice at the newspaper office, but am not sure they'll stop the paper!
If I don't get back here before I leave for the Beach, have a nice Thanksgiving, either at home or with family.
Sue
:) Girls
I am having a hard time posting replies to your posts---what am I doing or not
doing wrong? For instance---To enlarge fonts----large A with red arrow (WHERE IS THE RED ARROW?????
:) Missing from the first part of this sentence--What am I doing wrong?
RED ARROW??????
:thumbup: Please help me with this NEW way to Seniors & Friends. For instance,
where is the large A with red arrowto left side?? I am lost as the proverable
"goose"Help!
Joy
Please get me on the RIGHT track for this new board!!!!
Joy in Baton Rouge, LA
Joyous...when you click on the reply button and you are in your posting box, up above it you will see a longish grey strip just above the smileys faces...the blue A with red line to the side is in the centre of this grey strip, third grey box along...
I'm testing again...CC
Joy....you're doing fine posting.
Cc...good to see you got in ok.
Sharon and Sue....safe travel and enjoy your Thanksgiving with family.
Jane
Happy and safe travels to all!
:-[ I am embarrassed that I am so unable to post and read posts as before.
Joy in Baton Rouge. :( :(
Joyous...
...dont be, it was probably me who was complicating things, as Jane says, " you are doing fine posting..." please ignore my previous two posts...
Good morning, Buddies. I'm up but haven't had breakfast yet. I have everything I'm going to take to the beach packed and by the door to put into Stacie's car. She called yesterday and is leaving New Orleans this morning to go to the beach. The weather is pretty cool, but no rain in the forecast, so the drive down should be OK. Her parents who are coming from Arkansas are going to pick up Alex in Birmingham and Jon will bring Nic when he gets home from LSU. I have things to contribute to Thanksgiving dinner packed, plus a batch of oatmeal cookies. I don't expect her until early afternoon.
My cleaning ladies are coming tomorrow morning, so I'll have to leave a key outside so they can get in, plus put their check on my kitchen table. Debbie who calls the day before to let me know what time they'll be here will be able to tell them where I put the key.
Joy, I'm not happy with the new print either. I think I'm getting too old to deal with changes! I hope we can all figure it out and be able to stay active here. Will you be spending Thanksgiving with your daughters?
Safe travels to all who will be traveling to join families for the holiday. I'll probably be home next Sunday.
Sue
[Happy Thanksgiving to everyone Cc[/color][/size]
I can see the color didn't work...what am I doing wrong . Darlene
Darlene...you need to do it like this...without the spaces...
[color=brown ]Happy Thanksgiving [/ color]
and it'll show as
Happy Thanksgiving
Ray's slowly improving...and we're off to CR for my rheumatology blood work and appt.
jane
JOY...you're doing fine. Keep posting, gals...we'll figure this dang thing out yet!
I just used [ size=4] typed what I wanted and then [/ size] for this size 4
I lost what else I'd posted. Grrrr...
Let's try to beat this dang thing and figure it out.
Ray's doing better. We're off to CR today for my rheumatology appt. He'll ride along.
jane
I have not been on s and F for a few days now. Something looks different. Maybe I have taken to many cough syrup.
My new W10 computer still sitting on dining room table. Still need to get person to install. My cold and cough is not as bad but still not into being on computer much. Sleeping a lot. Think the meds I just stopped taking doing that. Of to Dr. at 1:30 today get a check up.
This windows 7 is still installing things everyother day.
Still so cold here. The 4 inch snow has gone. More coming on Friday they say. Will be staying in town over Thanksgiving. I have quit going anywhere over holidays. We were all together in Missouri for the wedding 3 weeks ago . I am amazed now as to how we all live so far from each other. All the children have grown to old to be traveling over holidays.
Going to see if I can figure out the change here. What ever was done I seem to like it..
Howdy from Oregon. Well things have develped here since I last posted. Keith had abdominal surgery on October 30 after developing sepis after the prostate surgery. He will be coming home today with Home Health taking care of his wound vac, he will be going daily to the Hospital infusion center to get his daily special antibiotic that was delivered there from Mayo Clinic to OHSU In Portland then local. I just hope I can take care of him at home this time and he won't be a danger to himself or his Wound Vac. Please send up lots of prayers. God has answered many praywrs regarding Keith, he is still alive, The drs gave him 48 hours to improve or it was DNR. That was when he was in ICU.
Testing
Hooray..it worked...CC
My problem seems to be with getting to the REPLY button----I seem to not be able
to get to it.
Joy :(
I got to that one.
Well-done, :thumbup: now try using the B for BOLD button as well, then type in the centre...it brings the writing up to look thicker and more clearer to read..
Good heavens, Marilyn - there just keeps getting more and more things to deal with.
I hope he does well at home with the home health services. Take care of yourself, too.
I think I'm going to be able to play bridge tonight. My partner is going to pick me up.
I've just decided to stop driving in the dark or heavy rain altogether - just can't see well enough. We probably won't be playing much duplicate during the holidays - one or both of us may be out of town.
I posted earlier, but it disappeared! I didn't have much to say except
Marilyn, prayers going out that things continue to improve with K and that you can take care of him without problems.
Jeanne, GET WELL!!!
Hi to everyone else. Glad Ray is better too. I'm packed and ready to go. Be back Friday night, so will post on Sat. Sharon
:woohoo:
Good Afternoon Everyone!
I hope that everyone is getting the hang of this
upgraded version.
Have a good day!
Sandy
I still don't "get" the new set-up-----sorry
Joy in Louisiana
Wishing ALL a very HAPPY TURKEY DAY. Try not to eat too much. :thumbup:
Joy
Wishing everone A Happy Thanksgiving...will be with family....so looking forward to that...Darlene
Happy Birthday Sandy
Jackie-Vanilla, please email me about stopping all the spam S&F emails.I found the answer!
The home health nurse will come three times a week to change the dressing and the wound vac. I learned how to catheterize him until his bladder is retrained for him to have the feeling that he has to urinate. I have a friend who will sit with him sometimes and will be here with him while I am at the hospital having my eye surgery.I have a list of caregivers to call and also the Area Agency on Aging has some respite care people. I will be bringing him home this afternoon. I am praying that his dementia will clear up a bit after hew gets home.
Good morning Girls------Still having trouble w/the new Seniors & Friends, but wishing
ALL a Happy Big Bird Day!
Joy in Baton Rouge
Hope all works out, Marilyn.
Joy, you're doing fine. All your messages are getting through.
jane, even without going to Chicago, are y'all going to be able to head south as usual? I hope your appointment went well, and that Ray is recovering.
Darlene, are you spending Thanksgiving with your family?
Current plans are for Kate to pick me up on Friday to go to Margaret's. Then we'll have our dinner on Saturday, as usual. I'll probably get a ride back here Saturday night. All plans are flexible, as usual. Kate is doing fairly well. She's found a lot of their important papers (deeds, car titles, etc.), but still no key to the safe deposit box. She was going to start the process of getting it drilled open. Right now, she's busy with "doing stuff", and I'm sure reality will drop on her when things slow down a bit. We're doing what we can to help.
I am "trying"but surely have NOT won ------JOY :smitten:
Joy....your posts are coming through fine. It's great to see them.
Sharon...safe traveling!
Sue...you have a great beach Thanksgiving, too.
Mary...Ray's improving slowly. I think he'll be ok to ride on Monday. I may have to do the driving for the first couple of days.
Marilyn...you've had more stressful days than anyone needs! I hope K improves at home and things calm down for you.
Jeanne...good to see you. It's been so cold here.
Darlene...have a good Thanksgiving with your family.
Happy Thanksgiving to Angelface, vanilla-Jackie, and Sandy.
Jane
Jane...
...thank you but, sadly we dont celebrate thanksgiving here in UK...it is not one of UK's celebrations...but we do celebrate a Harvest Festival..
" When Christianity arrived in Britain many traditions remained, and today the Harvest Festival is marked by churches and schools in late September/early October (same as Canada) with singing, praying and decorating with baskets of food and fruit to celebrate a successful harvest and to give thanks. Collections of food are usually held which are then given to local charities which help the homeless and those in need...
( article taken from Wikipedia..)
Wishing all my American friends a peaceful and loving Thanksgiving...
I didn't know where you live, vanilla-jackie...but hope you have a wonderful Thursday, anyway.
Ray's gone over for a blood test before his Friday appt, but he's definitely doing better.
I've got some more packing done, but still need to do the suitcase to live out of while we travel to Texas and before we get into the condo. But, I'll need to do laundry Sat or Sun before that can happen, too. :coolsmiley:
We have reservations at a local restaurant for dinner tomorrow. Neither of us is up to cooking for just the two of us.
jane
Have a safe trip Jane...Hi to all...Happy Thanksgiving...Darlene
Jackie. I prefer the way we did the Harvest Festival in UK. I have not really enjoyed the one here. Just to much of a Holiday way. People travel far. Eat and throw away so much food when so many other people in world going hungry. I have known and seen how the Indians are treated here and have studied the history to the past for them (even still goes on). Now a big shopping days has tied into it. This year the stores will be open for a big shopping on the Day. starting at 6am on Thanksgiving day. I just keep it a quiet day now.
I hope everyone has a blessed and peaceful day!
Jane
Happy Thanksgiving, Buddies!
Kate is coming to pick me up later this morning to take me to Margaret's for the weekend. Friends from here will bring me back home Saturday after our dinner. This is one of our family's favorite get-together times, and we love all the traditional foods. So it's special - especially when we've just lost one of our own.
:frog: :jump: :pineapple: :headspin:
Happy Thanksgiving,
Everyone!
:woohoo:
:) I will be picked up by my grand-daughter in about an hour to go to my daughter'
house for Thanksgiving dinner. There will be about 20-25 there. :thumbup:
Happy Thanksgiving every buddy.
Keith hs his infusion at 9:30 today and I have a furry friend visit at the hospital this afternoon. I am cooking a turkey breast in the crock pot.
He is doing well, but my back is hurting from bending over the bed to clean him up after a diaper change. He is still incontinent feces. Plus I still have to catheterize him at least once if not twice a day. The bed in my bedroom (where all my stuff is) It up on 4 inch risers making it easier to change him but getting him there is another thing.
Marilyn...I sure hope you can get some nursing or respite care soon. Is hospice back in the picture? Would it be possible for someone from the visiting nurses org to come and raise the bed K is in so your back isn't injured in all of this care giving. I can't imagine the trouble getting him shifted to another bed. Do the nurses who come in do the infusions?
We had a quiet day yesterday. Ray wants me to go with him into his doc appt this afternoon, so that'll be a good thing. He doesn't always hear what the doc is saying!
We are forecast to have heavy snow Sunday. If so, we'll delay leaving if it's snowy on Monday. Our WI friends texted me they were leaving today for SPI, so Terri and Patrick will be there when we get there.
Jane
Marilyn, I, too, hope you can find a way to get Keith's bed raised to a comfortable height for you.
jane, I agree with Ray that it's good to have more than one person listen to the doc's comments - just to be sure. I hope you don't have any trouble "getting out of Dodge", heading south.
Sharon, looks like you're having a good time with your family. Safe travels home.
I hope Sue has had good weather at the beach.
Kate came to get me yesterday and bring me here to Margaret's. We (that's the editorial 'we') have been working hard getting stuff ready to do for our dinner tomorrow. She has three refrigerators, so plenty of room to make dishes ahead of time, to be cooked tomorrow. I've watched, listened, and supervised, but managed to do very little work. Both boys, their ladies, and their doggie babies have been here, and it's always good to see them. There will probably be about 20 for dinner tomorrow.
Happy Black Friday to all the Buddies!
Do you hit Post Reply -Blue Band to start posting a reply?
JOY------also POST at the bottom ? I will NEVER get on to this new
Have I done the Reply right????????
Joy
Your reply is doing great, Joy. You can do it either way - click on the blue "Reply" button OR just go down to the box at the bottom of the page.
I've also discovered an "Updated Topics" button at the bottom of the latest post. You can click that to go the next Updated Topic without having to go up to the top.
Very nice temp this morning at 8:17----57 degrees and a clear blue sky.
Joy in Baton Rouge
I have NO IDEA why the time says something OTHER than 8:20 A.m. which is the
correct time. But then-I will never the with this new program. :'(
JOY
Top of this post says "Today at 2:22 pm when it actually is 8:36 AM
i JUST don't this.If anyone knows what I am doing wrong, please advise.
JOY
Quote from: joyous on November 24, 2018, 09:38:39 AMTop of this post says "Today at 2:22 pm when it actually is 8:36 AM
i JUST don't this.If anyone knows what I am doing wrong, please advise.
JOY
You need to set the time zone you are in into your profile.
Click on your avatar/name to get there
Hi GAls. We got home about 8:30 last evening. It was an exhausting time with 3 little ones going at full-tilt and all the people there. Liam, the youngest wasn't very happy with all the commotion and was very clingy to his parents and cried a lot. He is only one. Harrison, however, was in the thick of things. Leyton, at 6.5 loved the ping pong games and drafted everyone to play with him, including me. We had a roast of Brian on Wed night due to his recent 50th birthday. He took it well. Melanie had even made up pins with his baby picture on it. Our flights were good too. It was so good to see everyone. Our grandson who is finishing his MA at NYU was there with his new wife, so that was fun too. It was just so good to see everyone, most of whom I hadn't seen for a year. Everyone pitched in on the cooking, including me. I made 3 pies and supervised! LOL Along with Mary.
Marilyn, I feel so for you. You really have your hands full. According to your FB post though, it looks like you have a lot of it worked out. When is your eye surgery? John's is Tue. I'm glad not to be having surgery this year after so much last year. I do hope you have a good Christmas visit at Gilbert's.
Jane, I'm so glad Ray is improving so quickly. I hope the snow holds off so you can leave on time, but if not, a delay isn't the end of the world. Just be careful.
To the British among us, I guess it's all what you grow up with. Yours sounds a lot like ours though minus the Black Friday shopping. I never participate in any of that.
Mary, I'm glad Kate is finding things. It's a shame about the safe box key. John's sister couldnd't find hers when she had to move to Iowa and sell her house, etc. They had to drill her box too. Have a great dinner today with your family.
Joy, you outdid us on #'s at the TG table. We had 18. The fiancee of one of our grandsons was supposed to come too, but couldn't because she is a nurse and had to work 3rd shift & sleep.
Sue, I hope you are having a great beach vacation and that the weaather is good. It was COLD in IN, at least for me. I wore my heaviest sweaters and sometimes a jacket over those.
Bunny is home and happy to be here. I think we are going to start on Christmas decorating soon.
Have a nice weekend! Sharon
Sharon and All Friends...
...Oh we are also having our " Black Friday " sales, seems like its been going all week here in UK by the amount of sale emails I have been receiving since last weekend...I have taken advantage of one or two but nothing being a major money outlay...Guess soon it will be our January sales, only nowadays they tend to start before Christmas, not after...
I have hired a caregiver to work for both of us. She will work 8 hrs a day 3 days a week, over the Christmas holiday she will be here with Keith tho whole time I am in California. She also does cleaning and meal prep. She has worked in the Memory care facilities both here and in Bandon. She knew who I was as soon as I said Freckles was my dog who visited the facility to see my hospice patient. Her experience and background is just what I need for K<eith. She is on the Senior care registry who does extensive background checks every 6 months.She charges $14 per hour but with her experience she is well worth every dollar. I will not have to do any housework and will only be taking care of Keith after 4 pm 2 days a week and then I will care for him all weekend. He has to have daily in fusions so he can't go with me.
Joy...go up to your name in the upper left and click the down arrow by it. Select My profile or account settings and then look and layout and select your time zone...mine is central USA. Then click change profile clear at the bottom of the page on the right.
Sharon...it sounds like a good trip; neat pics on FB.
Marilyn...you've gotten a real deal! $14.00 an hour sounds very reasonable for all this woman will do.
Jane
Marilyn, so glad you've gotten the caregiver to help you both. She should be a great relief to your life.
Sharon, glad you're home safely and has such a good week.
I'm back home. We had 16 total for our dinner today. No young children this year, but SO much good food and fellowship!
Cold and windy Sunday here. The snow is going south of us, but right on our route south, so I think we'll delay leaving until Tues. We sure don't want to risk driving into blizzard conditions.
Jane
Marilyn, so glad you have someone to help now and through the holidays. One can only do so much by themselves. Great too that she is thoroughly vetted and experienced.
Jane, wise choice to delay.
Mary, glad you're home safely too.
John is sick with a sore throat, etc. Worried whether it will impact his plans for cataract surgery on Tues. He has a call in to the office but of course they aren't open on Sunday.
I'm hurting big time from all the decorating, etc I did yesterday + laundry of course. Still have aother load to do and have to go to the grocery. The cupboard is bare! We both skipped church today due to our ailments. I hated that
Does Sue get home today? I don't remember. Hope she had a good time.
No shopping for me except for one online gift which I will look for Monday. Others are taken care of with Christmas wreaths or centerpieces & checks for the ggrands and one grandson. We don't gift much after age 21.
Sharon
Marilyn. What a gift, Finding someone to help you. Sounds fantastic and at $14 a hour, unbelievable. I still have not found a cleaner but will not put off until spring. You try and get more rest now.
Please tell me how to start writing a message ----Ifeel SO LOST with this new
change. I don't even know how to start writing a post.
I am SO lost that I just think I will up trying to talk with you friends that I
have known on here for so long.
JOY
Quote from: joyous on November 25, 2018, 09:59:56 PMI am SO lost that I just think I will up trying to talk with you friends that I
have known on here for so long.
JOY
Joy....you are posting. You are doing exactly right the last three posts you just made. It seems you are somehow not seeing what we've posted to you.
I will email you with a link so you can see that you're doing things just fine.
Sharon...hope you get rested up, and John feels better.
Jeanne...did you get the snow southern Iowa got today?
Jane
Joyous...
...I will second that, your posts can be seen, please do not leave, we have already lost members and want them to come back to us...
I want to thank you for allowing me to post in this room as I am aware this room is for breast cancer sufferers and survivors of which I am none but...I did lose my mother to breast cancer - liver damage going on 42 years ago, I lost mother when I was 26...Sadly when myself and father were told, we were told mother had only a week, she was gone in three days...
Jane: I hate to say it but what is my time zone? I am in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Joy
Joy, you're in the Central Time Zone. And please stay with us!
vanilla-jackie, we're always delighted to have folks join us. This is definitely not an exclusive group. And actually we hate it when people "need" to join us. ;)
Highs here expected to be only around 45 and overcast. Not our most pleasant weather. I've been out for PT and to pick up an Rx, but then will be in for the rest of the day. My Rx was for calming when I have an MRI Wednesday. Not my favorite thing, but needed for diagnosis on whan in my neck (probably) is causing the intermittent numbness in my right hand. The arthritis in all parts is pretty severe, but...
Our Thanksgiving weekend was great. Kate got to spend Wednesday/Sunday with Margaret, and it was great for her to be able to get away from all the stuff she's having to deal with. We didn't have as big a group as usual, but the food was wonderful and the fellowship and love are always the best. My two best friends from when we lived in the Nashville area were able to come and I love being able to spend time with them.
Sharon, I hope John is able to get his eye surgery done, and that you got caught up on your rest.
Sue, are you home yet? I know you'll need to rest up, too.
jane, that blizzard looked awful on the news. Hope all goes well with your trip south.
Hugs to Marilyn, Darlene, and whoever else I might have missed.
Mary Z:I thought that I was in Central time Zone, but I wasn't sure.
John is still feeling lousy, but the surgery center said that if he wasn't running a fever, it could go ahead. He's to be there at 6 AM tomorrow! I slept till almost 10 this AM, but I didn't get to bed till midnight. Still, I feel better. We're going to decorate the tree this afternoon. Dreary, chilly, damp here. Yuck! Better than a blizzard though.
Jane, hope it clears for you to leave tomorrow.
Mary, it sounds like you had a good TG gathering. I'm glad Kate got a break and away from home. Getting together with friends too is a wonderful plus. Our gathering was really good--noisy, chaotic, fun and way too much food! The little ones really livened things up. Poor Joc, I don't think she enjoyed it much because Liam was so clingy and out of sorts. It was too big a gathering for him. Harrison had lots of fun with his big cousin, Leyton.
Joy, glad you're able to post.
Jeanne, I agree with you that Marilyn was lucky to find someone for $14 an hour, especially with such good recs. Why don't you call one of the cleaning agencies like Molly Maids or a local one. They are insured & bonded.
All for now. Sharon
[size=Hi everyone....I got home today...had wonderful time with kids and grands...ate to much and am tired...hope everyone reading is well and happy...Darlene [/size]
Excuse the extra words...lol
Bubbles..when I go to my aracaris..the time is correct in my profile...but it's wrong on my post...how do I correct that....thx CC
Good morning, Every Buddy. I have had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. Now I need to think about what I'll need to put on to go to bridge at Azalea Place at 11:00 (it's a retirement community where I play bridge once a month and have lunch there before we play. My friend and neighbor who also plays there will pick me up and bring me home).
It was pretty chilly down at the beach. Jon brought Nic up from LSU and Stacie's parents who live in Arkansas, drove over to Birmingham and picked up Alex. Stacie's step-father is beginning to suffer from a bit of dementia and was left with me most days while she and her mother went to the pool, out to a movie, shopping, etc. I heard a lot about his military service in Korea during the War there. Alex and Nic walked on the beach with me and that was nice, although it was pretty cool out there. We had lots of food with 3 cooks (Stacie, Shirlane, and me) and everyone ate way too much! I was glad to get home to some peace and quiet. Shirlane and Bob brought me home and took Alex back to Birmingham on Sunday. They were going straight home to Arkansas when they dropped him off.
It's pretty chilly here this morning. I saw frost on the lawn when I got out of bed. I guess winter is trying to get here!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, glad you're home and getting back into the routine. Sounds like a good time was had by all at the beach.
It was cold here this morning, too, 29* until about 9, and only 36* now. Brrrrr!
Good morning, Gals. John had his cataract surgery this morning. Had to be there by 6 AM!! But home about 8:00. The Dr said everything went well and he's napping now. He will have a recheck tomorrow. His 2nd one will be in Dec, the 11th, I think. That's the one that is critical because that is his good eye.
I plan to write and print my Christmas letter today, God willing.
Sue and Darlene, sounds like you had nice family TG's too. I'm sure you're both glad to get home to rest. I sure was.
We decorated the tree yesterday, so we are finished with the decorations. Those of you who are on FB can see pics of them.
Our landscaper finally came and got the 2 bushes in that we were lacking. Now I can call the HOA and tell them they can inspect again.
It's cold here too and supposed to get colder. Snow in the NC mountain areas. Hope it stays there and doesn't make it here.
Hi to all I haven't mentioned. Sharon
Good morning....checking to see if the time is right...or not...Darlene
Well, I think I may be able to write a reply ?????? We will see.
Today, ll/27 is a beautiful day
---not as cold as predicted. but who knows what
tomorrow may bring.
[Hi everyone...trying to get my print bigger..and comments? Darlene [/color][/b]
Darlene, I'm sure jane could explain this better, but she's on the road. Maybe Bubble will chime in. But here's my version...
1. Type your message. Then highlight the whole message, and click the font size and color. That should do it.
2. (My method) Click on the size font you want (I use #4); then click on the color. Type your message in the middle of the brackets, without spaces after and before the interior brackets. The brackets will not show up when you post your message.
Ok Mary..trying this again..thank you Darlene [/color][/size]
It just didn't work
[That time it worked....lol[/color][/size][/size]
Hi, Buddies!
Darlene...you have to get your message between the size and color tags..
Like below but without the spaces in the tags.
[ size=3] [color=green ]put your message here.[ /color][ /size]
Put your message here
Sue...sounds like you did a lot of grandpa sitting. Glad you could walk with beach with the boys.
When we left home this morning it was 16 and snowing. We're on north side of Kansas City tonight and it's 24. Roads are clear and dry, but lots of semis being pulled from median yet today from Sunday's storm.
Jane
Yes it did, Darlene!
Good morning I have my cataract surgery today. I am the 7th out of 8 being done todau. I have to be at the hospital by 9 am.
Hope all goes well, Marilyn. So glad you have the help at home while you're taking care of yourself.
A friend took me to get an MRI on my neck this morning. I have to take diazepam when I have one, so I don't trust myself to drive. They have made those things easier on the patient than they were when I had my first one in the early 1990s. This is to check for nerve compression possibly causing intermittent (and increasingly annoying) numbness in my left hand. I'm to go back to the doc in a couple of weeks.
It was 21* !!! when I got up this morning. Much colder than normal here.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Good morninghopeeveryoneisdoingwell..janeyoushouldlikethewesrhersupposedtobe80byfriday..hitoallreading..Darlene
Mary..I tried not using spaces...didn't work...Darlene
Darlene, your color and font size worked fine. You can use your normal spacing within thed bracketed instructions - just not between your message and the bracket. When I click on the font size, I get the two brackets with size=4 in the first one and /size in the second one. My cursor is resting just between them. I just start typing right there - no extra spacing.
Not been able to bring up the Quick reply area" I closed down and tarted over. Seems o have appeared now.
Jane. We did get some more snow Monday night and really cold still. The say warm up littl over weekend.
You Gould be heading for Texas soon. Hope good weather there. Not the time for Florida right now.really cold there in places.
My typing seems to be off when on iPad . Think WiFi problem. Have to call them. So slow
Quote from: joyous on November 25, 2018, 10:01:05 PMQuote from: joyous on November 25, 2018, 09:59:56 PMI am SO lost that I just think I will up trying to talk with you friends that I
have known on here for so long.
JOY
Quote from: joyous on November 29, 2018, 09:24:18 AMQuote from: joyous on November 25, 2018, 10:01:05 PMQuote from: joyous on November 25, 2018, 09:59:56 PMI am SO lost that I just think I will up trying to talk with you friends that I
have known on here for so long.
JOY
Once more I am trying to find out how to start posting. POOR, PITIFUL JOY
Someoneplease tell me how to get on FIRST.
Good morning, Every Buddy and whoever is looking in. Joy, especially to you--I sympathize with your frustrations! I am never fond of change and the new format is not my favorite thing so far!
It's chilly here this morning and I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s. I have had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but need to shower and dress. I want to put away my "knick knacks" on the mantle in my family room so I can put up my Christmas stockings. I want to get my Christmas tree out of my utility room and set it up so I can do a bit of decorating, but am not putting everything on it. I'll get the stockings out and hang them, but will limit what I put on the tree.
I'm making some vegetable soup this morning, also. My neighbor down the street is home now from the assisted living and she always likes my soup. I don't think she cooks anymore. And since it's cooler here now, I'll enjoy soup, too.
I need to shower and dress and start getting out my Christmas stockings and a few other items. I'll start putting a few things on the tree tomorrow, but will take my time and do it over a few days.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. And safe travels Jane/Ray and whoever else might be traveling.
Sue
Guess I haven't posted today. I just got back from the grocery. I swear they were out of lots of stuff and the floral girl must have taken a vacation and no one else knew anything. I did tell the produce girl where they kept the floral foam. She charged me a $ for it. Usually they give it to mme free. I also picked up a bouquet of flowers and a cute little snowman cup with a poinsetta flower in it to give to my hostess tomorrow. It's cute, but I had to go to customer service to get a price and then he just asked if $3 sounded fair. I said yes ad paid him for it. Not a good shopping experience. I've also made an appt for Bunny to be groomed next week, took our name off the HOA violation list, called the vet to find out where they are moving. Apparently she is building a much bigger place about a mile from here. They just broke ground though. Our ATM has been removed and they are clearing the lot and getting ready to put in an actual bank! Still a BOA, so I'm happy with that. In the meantime we will have to remember to get it on Sundays at the bank across from our church.
Joy, I don't understand what your problem is. Just go to the quick reply box and start typing as always. Your posts are showing in the feed.
Darlene, if you want color, just go ahead and type what you want, highlight it all and go to the speckled box after the "A"s in the top bar. Click on the speckled box, choose your color, and voila! Then click on POST. Sharon
Sharon....I don't know how to highlight on my IPad....Darlene
Darlene...tap your finger at the end of your typing and hold it down until you can click on select all. The new go up and click on the "speckled box"...3rd one in third group of options on my IPad...and select color you want.
Marilyn...hope your eyes are great now.
Joy...you're doing fine.
Hi, Sue and Sharon
Mary...hope they find the problem.
We're in Schulenburg [sp?]TX tonight and it was 77 today. We hope to get to the Island tomorrow.
Jane
Thank you Jane
Darlene...you've got it!
Last day of November already seems impossible. I am ready for it to be the last day of road travel.
Have a peaceful Friday in your world. I'm ready for warm temps and "island time."
Good morning Eye surgery went very well still a bit fuzzy but that will go away soon.
Friday update on Keith. He is doing very well. He remembers to ;pick p the Wound Vac and carry it with him when he gets up. This morning he was able to "GO" on his own. (No Catheter.) Mostly a good appetite, drinks is 2 Boost's per day , has his yogurt and now will get the new Kefir that iis Strawberry flavored (He didn't like the plain). The Home Health nurse will be here again today and I will get to see the improvement on the wound. He has daily Antibiotic infusions at the hospital. His short term memory is not good. His confusion seems to be about the same but the caregiver and I can deal with that. I am feeling much more rested now and not so stressed out as I was previously. Getting a good nights sleep has helped tremendously.
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast, read the paper, and cleaned up the kitchen. I'm dressed and ready for Tim who will be here in about an hour. We'll return my library books, go to Kroger, come home and put the groceries away and then out to lunch. Other than that, not much else going on here except raking leaves and taking them down to the curb for pick up. I don't know if Kris will be meeting us. It will depend on her work schedule.
Marilyn, I'm glad to hear that Keith is doing well. And that his wound is healing nicely. I can empathize with him. My short term memory is not great since my fall--I can remember LOTS of stuff from long ago, but need reminders about daily things (Tim writes on my calendar for things I need to do!).
Jane, safe travels this last day. I hope you get lots of sunshine at the beach!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn, glad to see an upbeat post from you. I'm glad the surgery went well. When are you scheduled for the other eye?
Sue, enjoy your time out with Tim.
jane, I know you'll be glad when the trip is over.
We're finally warmer, but not without paying a small price. It was cloudy all day yesterday, but today, we've been in heavy fog and drizzle all day long. Tomorrow it's supposed to be actually raining, and then clear off for a few days. That'll be lovely to get back to our usual early winter weather.
I am hoping I will be more intelligent in December than I have been in November.
Joy, in Baton Rouge
Hi everyone...we have a beautiful day...almost 80 degrees...Jane and hubby will like that...Marlyin happy things are getting better for you..it's real hard being a caregiver...I never had any help when I was going through that..Sue..you read a lot...have you read the Trump prophecies? I'm wanting to read that one...don't know if library has it...Joy I could use a dose of more intelligence...Hi to Mary...Jeanne...and all others...enjoy the weekend...Darlene
oUT with the old and IN with the new. December brings Christmas trees, decorations,
presents to buy and wrap, stockings to hang by the fireplace, Christmas cards to send, etc.
Glad it comes only once a year.
JOY
Happy Oneth of December, Buddies!!
Marilyn...good news on K.
Joy...so glad to see you posting again!
Sue... Enjoy your time with Tim. I don't know what I'd do without my IPAD and all my books there.
Darlene...It's hard to believe it's Dec. 1 with temps in the high 70s and low 80s. It's so nice here now...things are calm and pretty quiet...most of the Winter Texans aren't here yet, so the restaurants are not busy. We were able to move in yesterday, so today is unpacking and making the big trips to the store and WalMart for supplies.
Mary and Sharon...hope your temps and weather improve. I know there's a big storm coming across the midwest again, and you may both get the tail ends of that.
jane[/size]
Good morning, Buddies. It's a cold, dreary, rainy morning here. I'm still in P.J.'s and trying to get up some energy to fix and eat breakfast. I think I'll get my Christmas tree out of the box and put it together, but won't start decorating it today. Yesterday Tim did some work in my attic, so I also hope to get some of the boxes out with things I like to put out around the house. He did hand down a couple of boxes of things I like to put on the mantle in the den--so will get that done today.
Not much else going on today. I read one of my new library books yesterday afternoon and evening. I have a load of laundry I'll do this morning and will be inside all day because of the rain.
Have a safe trip, Jane and let us know when you are settled in for the rest of the winter.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. If the weather is bad where you are, I hope you'll be able to stay inside and have a nice day at home.
Sue
Happy December, Buddies. Not my favorite month, but guess it'll come and go regardless.
Today is still gray and rainy, but at least we won't spend the day shrouded in heavy fog. And the temps are up in the 50s.
Mary, our weather is much the same as yours and Sue's--rainy & dreary. I'm sorry December is a bad month for you. It is one of my favorites.
Sue, glad you're restocked with books and that Tim got some decorations down for you. I'm all finished with decorating except for making a centerpiece from one that Lori gave me a few years ago.
Jane, I'm so glad you're in your condo and enjoying the warmth. I'm sure there's lots of settling in to do though.
Darlene and Joy, we all could use an extra dose of memory at the very least, these days. I lose words and names frequently.
Marilyn, I'm so glad your surgery went well (don't forget all your drops!) and that Keith is healing well. I know the helpers have made a big difference to you. I'm glad you're more rested now.
I went to a holiday tea in a nearby town with 2 other Sun City friends. It was nice, but high on the carb level.
I need to finish printing my Christmas letter today and then hand it over to John to fold, stuff, address & stamp.
Hi to everyone I haven't mentioned. Sharon
Still trying to "get with" this new format.---JOY
Good afternoon, Buddies. I've been to SS (but that turned into a special presentation to all adult classes from our female co-minister. She is doing a 3 or 4 week analysis of New testament and old testament stories/chapters about Christ, his birth, his ancestry, etc. It was interesting and I think we will be doing this through Advent.) Afterwards Olyne and I and our other bridge friends sat together and enjoyed the sermon, Christmas music, and we had communion today, too.
I've been home for a while, changed into jeans and a sweat shirt, and ate a bowl of my homemade vegetable soup. I'll probably have some ice cream, shortly! I'm planning to read this afternoon.
Marilyn, I'm glad to hear that Keith is improving daily. You sound in pretty good spirits today--and I'm happy for you. I'm also glad your cataract surgery went well. (Do I remember correctly that you were having cataract surgery?).
Joy, I'm not crazy about this format, too. At my age (81) I am not fond of any change! I'll keep looking in here and at a few other forums, but will probably only post in this one. I hope you'll hang in here, too!
Jane, are you still on the road? I hope the weather out there has been good for travel. Let us know when you've arrived.
Mary, we had a dreary day yesterday of fog, too. However, my biggest disappointment was the last half of the Alabama/Georgia football game. I thought the Bull Dogs were going to win big time, but alas, it just wasn't in the cards! The second half, the Crimson Tide finally woke up and took over. I wish Santa would suggest to Coach Saban that he might retire now!
Sharon, you were busy yesterday. Are you traveling to any of your children during Christmas holidays? Has John had both eyes done by the Opthalmologist yet?
Not much else to say. I need to clean up my lunch things and plan to read the rest of the afternoon.
Sue
Sunday morning greetings, Buddies!
Sue...yes, we're here and pretty well settled into the condo. The big shopping is done. That is always a challenge...getting staples, etc. from scratch for 3 months stay. I was hoping FA was going to beat AL, but no such luck!
Marilyn...you sound so much better. Thank heavens for the caregiver giving you a much needed break.
Hi to Sharon, Maryz, Joy, Darlene, Jeanne.
We walked a bit this morning. Ray can't go far, yet. He had to stop and rest three times on a very short walk to the beach and on the beach just down to the next condo complex. He said he felt better when we got back here. He wanted to walk then over to McDonald's, which is just two doors over...and he got a coffee. I then came back and got the car, drove over and picked him up and he rode with me up to the Dollar store for a couple items we needed.
I guess slow and steady is our best hope for a recovery. We are meeting Wisconsin friends Tuesday for lunch at a fav place.
They're recovering from colds and didn't want to re-infect Ray.
It's beautiful here...high 60s, low 70s...perfect for me.
Jane
A beautiful Sunday here..went to church...and been working on Christmas Cards...Jane glad y'all made it ti your condo...enjoy your stay..Hi to all reading..Darlene
oh no...that isn't clear enough to read...sorry....Darlene
Glad you're getting settled in, jane. It's obviously going to take Ray a while to regain his strength. Glad it's coming along, though, and I know the beach and warmer weather will help.
Lovely sunny day here, today - nice to see. Sharon, it's not the cold and dreary days of December that I don't care for (although there is that). I'm pretty much of a Scrooge, and really don't like all the commercialism and hype and total immersion in Christmas for well over a month. It's certainly okay for folks who love it - and I know I'm in a minority, but that's just me. Ignore me and I'll get over it. ;)
Letters, printed, folded, addressed & stamped. Now I need to see which ones I need to write notes in and that's not easy for me.
We just got off the phone from talking to John's sister in Iowa and a call to his cousin in Wasilla, Alaska.We were worried that they might have been impacted by the earthquake, but it was minimal apparently. They are both around 85 and not real well, but better than the last time we talked to them.
I'll do my letters tomorrow. No appts, but have to go to the urologist on Tuesday. If it's not one thing, it's another. Sharon
Monday morning greetings, Bosom Babes.
I awoke at 4:30 and couldn't get back to sleep. I suspect a weather front is coming. 😒
We have a couple of things on the list for today, but mostly just enjoying Island time.
Good morning, Buddies. I'm sitting here in my P.J's, and am thinking about a shower and shampoo, but so far haven't gotten up the "gumption" to get going. I have a 3:00 appointment with the cardiologist to check my pace maker. I'll be surprised if I see him--he's often called into surgery. However, his very able assistant does his check ups if he is in surgery. Tim will be over about 2:30 to pick me up for the appointment.
I'm planning on one more meal from the veggie soup I made on Saturday. I'll probably eat it for my lunch along with a sandwich. My plans for eating the rest of the week probably will involve rice, peppers, veggies (asparagus and/or green beans). I'm playing bridge on Thursday at Bonney's and need to get someone to take me to Walmart to pick up some gift bags and some goodies to put in them. I don't know if we'll play again in December. It will depend on how many of us will be out of town or having company.
I need to get in the shower and dress. I've been up since 7:00, but just took my time with breakfast. I've been cooking oatmeal in my microwave and this morning it spilled all over the M.W. and I had to clean that mess up. I'd be better off if I just put it in a pot on the stove and cooked enough for a couple of breakfasts!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, use a bigger bowl for your oatmeal. That's what we do. Your veggie soup sounds delicious, but John grumbles every time I fix it. He's grumbling today too because I'm going to fix ham and bean soup with corn bread. He is so difficult to cook for anymore. He is feeling better and thinks his cold is about gone, so he's off to play bridge.
I finished printing out all my Christmas letters and John got them all folded and the envelopes stamped and address stickers on. Today, I need to write some notes, put the checks in for the little ones and get everything ready to stick in the mail. Then, I have to make out cards for our friends and SS members at church. They have a church mailbox with slots for Initial letter of name. That way, no one has to pay postage.
The sun is actually out, sort of, here and we're to be in the 60's, then it's going to drop dramatically.
I did 2 loads of laundry yesterday, so none today. Have the beans soaking now.
Nothing else going on. HOpe your heart exam is good, Sue.
Jane, are you all settled in and supplied now? And soaking up the heat? Melanie & Sangmin should be back in FL tonight to their house there. IN weather was miserable, but she got all her dr's appts and scans done and dental appts, hosted all the family for TG, went up to Elkart to visit her in-laws, and then back up on Sunday to Monticello, IN to attend her best friend's mother's funeral, then left on Sunday. In the meantime, they also cleaned the house well, did all the TG laundry, so that the house was pristine for showing by the realtor. Whew, it must be nice to be young!
Hi to Darlene, Joyous, Jeanne, Mary, Marilyn, Ginny Ann and whoever else pops in. Sharon
I have been waiting for the crowds to cut down at the Mall and few other places in order to get some things I need. Put off until Sunday but was pouring down. Then figured today would be good. Got snow over night so not today for me.
Got my yearly blood panel done last week and got a call today to go in and take one again. No fasting needed. My glucose was way high.Usually just a few points but this time he wants to talk about it. Will go tomorrow.
Jane. Spoke with Texas family last night.. Looks like nice weather for you. Don't know why I stay in Illinois over winter.
Had some Tornado's close Saturday and did lot of Damage in Taylorville area. Still no Electric. We got the winds but not damage.
Guess that is why I stay here. Always worry about lines freezing and power loss.
This month is full of medical appts. I saw my primary dr. this morning , he wants me to have lab work done . I told him I'm having lab work tomorrow for the cancer dr. & he said his could be included . I'm happy about that , One last trip to the lab ! Then I don't see him for 3 months !! Then there are 2 more dr. appts. coming up .
We were in a holiday parade on Saturday & afterwards we all went to a Mexican restaurant for lunch . My lunch was so rich I couldn't eat it all & while still sitting at the table I had to take a Tum !
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. My cleaning ladies have called and will be late today. After I finish my S&F postings, I'm going to work on decorating my Christmas tree. I have a call in to Seniors and Friends for a ride to Wal-Mart either today or tomorrow. I need to get some gift bags and a few other things I need for decorating.
I hope every Buddy is feeling well today and not too overwhelmed by the Christmas rush. I'm probably going to give checks to my kids and grandkids. They can use it anyway they want and I have no idea what any of them would like!
I have my Christmas tree put together and a large box of ornaments out in my den. I am hoping to get the tree finished today. I won't put everything I have on the tree this year. Tim and Kris will be the only ones to see it. We'll have Christmas Day together. Ard, Kris's mom, has decided to go up to Ohio for Christmas to be with her other children who live there. I'm planning on making a blueberry pie and a sweet potato casserole as my contribution to Christmas dinner (which will probably be at noon!).
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
First time in years I decided on a Christmas tree, just a 4 foot artificial tree, one I thought would be simpler to put together and decorate seeings I now have MS and my other half suffers Diabetes and COPD....unpacking, putting together and decorating this tree has been " the blind leading the blind..." who would think a smallish tree could cause so much frustrations and arguments...Anyway now its done, must say it looks good and passes with flying colours...maybe we will do it again same time next year...God willing... ;)
Been back a few hours after my early morning dental hygienist appointment...now my teeth are all ready to munch into our MS Christmas meal that takes place at my next Counties MS social group which is taking place at a golf club tomorrow evening, a place we are not familiar with that will take an hour or so car driving...not great with my MS constant bladder functioning, if I have to stop off en-route to empty, so be it...
Don't think I posted yesterday - just not much going on. Even less going on today. But I am getting lots of knitting done. Crazy weather here - it was 70+ on Sunday, and we're predicted to have snow flurries this weekend. Welcome to Tennessee!
Alpiner and vanilla-jackie - glad to see y'all checking in. v-j, I don't decorate anymore, but glad that you've found something that works for you and your sweetie. Sharon's house looks great with her decorations, too. And Sue is working on hers. We all do what works for us. alpiner, it's always good to have those year-end doctor appointment out of the way, isn't it. I hope jane and Darlene and Joy are enjoying their Texas and Louisiana weather. Jeanne, you should consider heading south for at least a little while during those Illinois winters. Marilyn, hope all is under control out on the West Coast.
Happy Tuesday to all the Buddies!
Sharon...may time to suggest John cook his own supper or trade off with you some days of the week, rather than you doing it all. He may not grumble so much then about what you cook...or he can do his own and be happy with the results. :2funny:
I am enjoying these 70 degree days and sunshine. It's a bit windy today, but at 72, nothing to complain about. We met WI friends for lunch and Ray and Pat made tentative plans to golf next week. Neither one is feeling 100%, so they said they may just chip and put their way around the course.
Jeanne...interesting on the blood glucose being out of whack. The docs all seem to be into "prediabetes" these days.
Alpiner...nice to get the blood work coordinated. Otherwise the old arms get stuck too much.
Sue...hope you can get a ride to get what you need. Ray's oatmeal often spills over, too, if he doesn't watch it closely.
Mary...going to be a quiet afternoon here now. Laundry in, and a couple news programs coming up I like...then going to just read for the rest of the day and evening.
Vanilla-Jackie...We have a very, very small tree we brought to put up here in the condo...and I have one stuffed snowman...the extent of our holiday decorations. We have a niece dealing with MS and know that's a challenge.
jane
Yes it is Primary Progressive MS and my other half has been undergoing hospital tests over these last couple of weeks, X - ray, ECG...he is due a consultation tomorrow for a tube going down his throat, or they might decide a scan...he has become anaemic, breathing, chest and jaw trouble...Oh the joys of our ageing process...anyway, " whats to be will be..." we all seem to have our medical issues...and deal with them we must...
I stopped having a Christmas tree since I lost our three fur babies and we have moved away from each of our families so dont buy nor give presents anymore, so no presents to place around the tree or on the dining table as we once used to do, so just didn't see the point but, since these last few weeks It is bringing it on home to me that life is too short to deprive ourselves of a tree even if no one else we see it, so I have made the effort just for us to enjoy while we still can, even if it wont be the same for me anymore.....
Hi everyone..I see most are busy with Christmas preparations...I have my little tree up and few other holiday things on mantel..another nice day..know Jane is enjoying the warmer weather...we are supposed to have rain Friday..I'm going shopping tomorrow so want have to get out if it does rain...Hi to Joy Mary Sue Sharon Jeanne Marlyin and any others reading...Darlene
Hi Gals. I went to my urology appt this AM about the frequency I'm having to deal with. He GAVE me enough meds till my next appt because it is very expensive and he wants to make sure it works for me. One tab a day and he says there's no side effects or interaction with my other drugs, so we'll see how it goes. I will see him again in Jan. I have my last (hopefully) ortho appt tomorrow. I had to cancel and reschedule because of Florence.
My decorating is done, all my gifts are taken care of, and the cards are in the mail. I may make some banana bread or cookies, but I don't know. We sure don't need them. I bought some new pansies to put in back as they didn't look like they were going to revive after the deer feasted on them. I coaated them with DEER-OFF, so we will see how it works.
Jeanne, I agree that I would head for TX. Glad the tornadoes didn't hurt you.
Jane, John would probably starve if he had to fix dinner. That or Lean Cuisine and I'd never hear the end of it. He does help me chop things since knives and I aren't compatible. I fix Voila dinners and Lean Cuisine when I'm too wiped out. Tonight we're having taco salad. We don't go out to eat very often either.
Sue, I'm sure you will enjoy your tree and V. J too. I thought about cutting back on decorating this year, but couldn't bare the thought of a bland house at Christmas. Probably no one will see ours either, but we will enjoy it.
Alpiner, hope your glucose isn't too high. My dad and brother were diabetic and it's no fun.
All for now. Hi to all. Sharon
MaryZ. No. I am always happy to just Take the Christmas time as just a regular time now. Never was into Christmas growing up and then when I came here and had the 2 girls I went along. Then when the Grands came I kept it up with the Santa thing. Now they are are scatters over 1000 miles away. All different directions All grands over 35 years old. Some on 2nd marriages with mixed up families. Would not want to go back to it.
They know now that I enjoy the way I do it and don't bug me about travel. We all were together for a wedding in Missouri 3 weeks ago. That was great for me. Not all the group there. If I counted them now it would be about 30. What with part of them I have never met.
Like you say. Makes me more upset just watching what all holidays have come to. People they say are still paying on Credit cards for past years and now adding on. Just heard on news that spending has gone upthis year for Thanksgiving and Christmas up to 30% more. So much when the world in such a mess.Crazy.
I am happy for the people who still get something out of it.....
Good Wednesday greetings from a windy island. As Darlene said, temps are unusually high...to be 80s today and then rain to come in and cool down a bit to the 60s-70s. Still beats the heck out of 32 and freezing rain as is happening at home.
Nothing much on the "to do list" today...one gift to order and have sent to nephew and wife we're so close to. I've already sent off the checks to my sister to hand out at Xmas to her children and grands.
With the winds today, I think we may go to the exercise room here and do the treadmill, rather than the walk outside.
It's been wonderful to not have any of those *&^% robocalls while we've been here. The condo phone hasn't rung once...such a pleasant change from the landline at home.
Have a good Wednesday in your part of the world.
jane
I am looking forward to this evening but our rains are gushing - bucketing down here and probably will be the same where we are soon to be heading ( leaving in the next three hours ) for my MS Christmas do...
Edited to add: my other half had his hospital consultation this morning, he will be due both a camera Endoscopic Gastroscopy and a Colonoscopy some time soon, hopefully not both at the same time, so I am not sure his mind will be focused on this evenings Christmas dinner...
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's very chilly here this morning. I need to go to Big Lots today to get some gift bags and a few goodies which I need to take to bridge tomorrow afternoon. I went over to Lue's house and asked her son-in-law if he could drive me down there in my car. I'd planned to ask Tim to take me on Monday after my appointment with the cardiologist, but it was so late when we got home, I decided to ask Sandra and/or Rob to take me, but they have gone out of town. So Lue's S-I-L said he could take me about noon. I need to buy gift bags, some candy for each bag, and maybe a trinket if I see something I think the girls could put on their trees (and probably some of them won't be putting up a tree this year). I got my tree out yesterday and it looks pretty nice, but doesn't have as much as it usually does. I also decorated the mantle in my den with wooden ornaments and need to get 3 stockings out for the mantle. Kris's Mom is going to Ohio and won't be with us this year.
It's really cold and windy this morning. Tim just arrived with a new piece of lumber to mend a place on my deck. He's replacing a piece that has broken. The deck is at least 14 years old and we've had lots of rain which has caused some problems out there.
Not much else to report today. I am glad Lue's son will be able to take me to Big Lots where I can get what I need for the gift bags.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I hope it's warmer where you are than here. It's down into the 40's and windy. Brrrr!
Sue
I'm back from the Ortho Dr. They did xrays to be sure everything was still okay. It was and he said they don't need to see me for 2 years! They said my right knee still had a little leeway before it was bone on bone, so that's good.
On my way home, I stopped at a new organic grocery store called Sprouts. Everytime I pass it, I think I should stop. So this time I did. It is lovely and has wonderful products but the prices were pretty high too. Probably won't go again.
Sue, hope you get your candy and trinkets.
Jane, nice to have a FC for rainy days, but I agree that the weather there is better than IA.
Jeanne, my family have been the original Christmas elves, so it's an important time for me. Of course, the meaning of Christmas is our priority.
V. Jackie, I hope your Christmas do was a good one and that your husband is not too worried about the endoscope and colonoscopy. I've had both several time. The only bad part is the prep for the colonoscopy, i.e. drinking all of the laxative drink and the time spent in the bathroom.
It's semi-sunny here, but chilly. They say we might get snow by Sunday!!! >:(
Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
jane, glad you're getting the warmth. You're good to keep up with the walking - even on the treadmill.
Sharon, good news from the orthopedist. My right knee has been bone-on-bone for some time - just like the left one, but it just never has bothered me as much. So I'll stay with the "natural" one for a while longer. :) My sister-in-law in Torrance, CA, gets a lot of her produce at Sprouts.
It's been out there for a long time.
v-j, those tests are never fun, but can definitely be important. Good luck to him. Enjoy your MS Xmas party.
jane, I get so many robocalls - even on my cell phone. But I've gotten where I just don't answer anything unless I know who's calling. I get a lot on the landline where it rings only once - those are easy to ignore. And, of course, none of them ever leave a message on the machine. Phooey on all of them!
Sue, good luck with your shopping.
I went back to the spine clinic to talk about the results from the MRI last week. The arthritis in my neck is really bad (not a surprise). He (the PA) says the main problem causing the numbness in my hand is likely at C4-5, with maybe some at 5-6 and 6-7. He's going to have the surgeon in the office look at the MRI and see what he recommends, and also has ordered a nerve conduction study to rule out carpal tunnel syndrome as a cause. In the meantime, I'm going to wear a "therapy collar" for 30 minutes twice a day to see if that helps. And go back in six weeks. I'm all for postponing surgery if at all possible.
I watched some of the #41 funeral. A good life, well lived. Hopefully we can return to such civility sometime soon.
We're predicted to be getting rain/snow mix over the weekend and first part of next week. Goody!
Stay warm, Buddies!
Sharon...
...I too have had the endoscope Gastroscopy ( hiatus hernia ) and I have told him everything about it... ;) ...No he is nothing like me, I am a complete worrier, or if he is, he is hiding it well...
Thank you yes, my MS Christmas dinner was most enjoyable, we both enjoyed it...the food and the company...
Sharon. How I miss the Christmas times when my girls, They grandchildren were into the Plays. My Eldest Grandson was the Boy in "Emon and the Night Visitor"for 4 years. Twice with the Local Theatre group and then 2 churches asked him to do it. ( Can't spell the Emon) He also was the Santa for the grade school Christmas Play. Sad to say but I don't see any of that being done anymore. I have not seen any of the churches here in town putting on any shows. Lots of shows on TV seem to have taken over.
He now is A Dean at Missouri State and still gets involved in the Theatre there that the students put on."
Sharon...good news from the ortho!
V-Jackie...glad the MS party was a good one.
Jeanne...On the news tonight there was talk that around McAllen some will be celebrating the Posada...I wasn't familiar with what that was so looked it up..."(in Mexico) a ritual re-enactment of Mary and Joseph's search for a lodging in Bethlehem, performed just before Christmas." I can remember when churches did live Nativity scenes, but I don't know that they do that anymore.
Mary...I need to get some knitting started...maybe this weekend when we're to have possibly heavy rain. I think we'll go shopping tomorrow and then be all set for whatever the weather brings.
Sue...hope you got to Big Lots and got what you need for bridge tomorrow.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. Lue's son-in-law drove me to Big Lots and while I was shopping he dropped off a part for his car which needed fixing. We'd gone in my car. I got gift bags and some goodies to put into them for my bridge club where I'm playing today (at Bonney's home). I have made goodies in the past, but just couldn't get up the "gumption" to make cookies this time.
Olyne is picking me up this morning about 11:45. I need to get into the shower and dress (and I'm wearing one of my Christmas sweat shirts--Four Calling Birds--which features 4 penguins in 4 phone booths making phone calls.) It's one of my favorites. I save my Christmas sweater for Sunday School and Church.
I hope Every Buddy is ready for Christmas (or getting that way) and having a lovely day. It's pretty chilly here, but I think I'll survive!
Sue
Well we are getting another big snow storm this morning. Just to cold to go outside.
This Morning I have watched the Funeral in Huston Tx. for George Bush. Lasted about hour and half. Was beautiful. The whole thing from the 3 hours yesterday . Don't think that there will be another that will be so well done. Learned so much more about him. What a family he had.
Jane. Bet you got snow at home today. Hope you don't get much rain in Texas. Some of the younger women at the funeral had on Black Sleeveless dresses at the Bush funeral. Looked so cold there and they were outside. Did not look like raining.
Yes we had about 4 churches in area that did have the outdoor short plays showing the wise men . Had a real baby in the bed. My children loved to go. Also we had one area that had all the homes decorated for about 3 weeks. Cars drove around them by the hundreds. Had gone on for over 30 years. Was beautiful. It ended last year as only a few did it. It covered about 6 blocks.Even our downtown Urban not done any decorating this year. No parade in Champaign yet either. Guess on line shopping and the Mall are the only places into Chrismas.
Want to thank Bubble again. Can see that she put a new picture in for me. Just had to get that one with the silly hat off. Thanks BUBBLE.
If I ever get the new computer all wired up and get W10 on it I will than see if I can figure out how to do a few more things myself.
[color=Rhodes picture Jeanne..I'm still trying to figure out the new forum...it's cooler here today and rain predicted for tomorrow..happy Thursday all Darlene [/color]
Jeanne good picture...Darlene
So far just Brrrrrr cold here - it was 22* this morning.
Two things I can figure out about the new format. The time. On my profile, it shows the correct time (Eastern time zone, etc.). But over each post the time listed after the poster's name is something else entirely.
Also, when I click on the button to take me to the new posts on a board, sometimes it takes me to the first the new posts; and sometimes it takes me to the top of the last page, so I have to go to the bottom of the page.
Any clues????
I need to see if Dr. can find a way to get that little dark mark that shows up every time. I have tried stuff but doesn't work. I think it comes from a burn I got years ago with a splash of fat coming up when frying chicken. Shows more now skin dryer.
Just brought up my test from 2 days ago that he wanted me to take again on my Glucose. I think this one is Hemoglobin AIC
It still shows a H (high mark) on it 5.9 and chart shows should be 4.12.to 5.8
I don't understand all this stuff. He is gone today so will get ahold of him Friday See what to do. Does anyone here understand Medical numbers. I know the BP and colestrol but most of the others I have no idea. Dr. use to sit and explain but any more they expect you to read on your computer for the "My Care" list. Crazy....
MaryZ.
Now on mine most time when I clik on the NEW which is the way I always do it. Now sometimes it will take me back 2 months. Going to have to take closer look at the new ways.
Hi Gals, grocery shopping done. An appt with a new neurologist set for Feb. John got some answers about his NZ trip, so a productive morning. Nothing planned the rest of the day. It's about 42 here and somewhat sunny but like Mary we have rain, wintery mix and possibly snow for the next 3 days. Ugh! Aside from getting Bunny groomed tomorrow, no plans till church on Sunday.
Jeanne, I agree about the PC attitude and dispensing with so many Christmas things. We live in the Bible Belt though, so there are lots of decorations at homes and businesses. Our 2 amenity centers have both a Christmas tree and a Menorah as part of the decorations. The lodge is having a big train show for the kids and interested adults. Lots of $$$ went into all the train sets. They don't appeal to me even though my grandpa and 2 uncles were train people. One was an engineer & the other 2 stationmasters. I love the Christmas plays and from FB, I see that our town in IN has put on "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" or something like that. I've read the book. A lot of the churches in that town have live nativity scenes. Our current church was just gifted with a beautiful white wooden nativity scene with about 10 figures or so. I have a picture on my FB page. Really nice and nearly life-size.
Jane, good idea to stock up on the yarn for the rainy days. I have books since I don't do crafts.
Mary, I'll be interested to hear what the neurosurgeon says about your MRI and what to do about it. I hope you won't have to have surgery. I'm in the same spot with my knees. I don't know about the time either. I checked to see if it was right in my profile and it is.
V-J, glad you had a good time at the party.
Hi to Marilyn, Joyous, Darlene, Ginny Ann and whoever else I forgot. Sharon
Sue, glad you found what you needed at the Big Lots. Hope your cards are good.
Mary...I have the same problem NEW doesn't take me to the first new message...just to the top of the page. Grrr!!!
Jeanne....A1C measures your blood glucose over the last several months. Here's the Mayo Clinic link...
Overview
The A1C test is a common blood test used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes and then to gauge how well you're managing your diabetes. The A1C test goes by many other names, including glycated hemoglobin, glycosylated hemoglobin, hemoglobin A1C and HbA1c.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/a1c-test/about/pac-20384643
Another site says:
The more glucose that enters the bloodstream, the higher the amount of glycated hemoglobin," Dr. Dodell says. An A1C level below 5.7 percent is considered normal. An A1C between 5.7 and 6.4 percent signals prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed when the A1C is over 6.5 percent.Sep 11, 2017 https://www.google.com/search?q=a1c+levels+chart&rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS766US766&oq=A1c&aqs=chrome.1.0l6.9893j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
We went to Brownsville today after having a wonderful breakfast as a favorite place we can walk to, and started well on our way home when Ray remembered he didn't have his cane. He'd left it in the grocery cart at the large HEB. I turned around and back we went. It's a huge store and was very busy, but the man at the door went to Customer Service with him and there was his cane. So, many thanks to the good person who turned it in.
We went for ribs tonight at a favorite place that has this special on Thurs and Sunday nights. It's nice in Dec. when it's not crowded.
We're all set for the next few days if the heavy storms come in.
jane
Friday morning greetings from the beach. I don't think the thunderstorms we were to get ever happened and today's weather says 10% chance this morning...then 50% this afternoon. So I think that means "maybe it will and maybe it won't. There are a lot of dark clouds over the Gulf, however. :2funny:
I've just spent time waiting online for social security. I received an email that there was a new message at Mysocialsecurity.com for me...and when I tried to get there, it said it couldn't process my info and try again later.
I called...and duh! The password had expired, but the website won't tell you that. You have to call and wait in line for someone to pick up. The good news is that from now on the password won't expire as it has every couple of months. So, if you use mysocialsecurity and can't get in, you have to call to find out what the problem is. They then send a temp password and a security code to your smartphone.
Nothing much going on here today...going to do some "housework" and that'll be the extent of my "work." I'll see if Ray wants to walk outside or go to the exercise room and use the treadmills.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and am dressed for Tim to take me to the library, Kroger, and out to lunch. I'm assuming Kris will meet us for lunch if she can arrange her work schedule.
It's pretty chilly here this morning, still in the low 40's I think. I went out to pick up the paper in my P.J.'s and nearly froze! I still have lots of leaves to rake and take down to the curb for Monday's trash pick up. But I'm don't think I'll get it all done until Monday afternoon, so they'll be there waiting for the next week's pick up. I have a basket ball game on Sunday about 2:30. (AU women's game).
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Thanks, JANE, for the SS info. I went in once and they told me my PW was wrong, but it wasn't important that I go in, so I just left it at that. I think I went to a different site to change my SS D insurance, but who knows. I'm glad you didn't get a big storm and hope you don't. We are expecting snow or ice or sleet Sat. night and Sunday depending on how far south the cold front moves.
Bunny is home and looking festive after her grooming. They put red bows in her ears. There's a pic on FB if you want to see.
I had the same problems, so now I click on Forum, go down to Medical, click on Bosom Buddies and it takes me right to the post after mine.
I need to do a load of laundry, but otherwise, vegging today.
Enjoy you game, Sue, on Sunday.
Hi to all. Sharon
Happy Friday, Buddies!
Cold and overcast today. It's calling for the mixed precipitation on Sunday and Monday. I have two doctor appointments Monday morning, but have told them I'll call and reschedule if the weather is too bad for me to drive.
I had my last PT session this morning. The positional vertigo has pretty much stopped, thanks to the Eply maneuvers. The strength and balance issues are just not going to be fixed at this time of my life, so I'm not too worried about that part of it. I picked up an order at Walmart and got my hair cut. And now I'm in for the rest of the day.
Sharon, your baby does look festive - fits right in with your decorations. :thumbup: Interesting about the way you get into the board. The odd part for me is that sometimes it works one way, and sometimes the other. Oh, well....
Sue, I love your Friday morning routine. Such a good thing to look forward to.
jane, I hope you found lots of good yarn for stuff. I'm almost through with the poncho I'm doing for Jesse's fiancee, and then I'm going to start on hats. I'd like to get a bunch done quickly to take to the homeless shelter before the coldest weather settles in here.
We walked on the beach, and then couldn't get back into the complex because the keypad to the gate wouldn't take the access no. I called the main desk, and they had to call someone, but it finally was reset and we got in. Then I needed to make a quick trip to the $ $ store...and on the way out of the parking lot, a woman backed right into the passenger side door! She lives here and she and hubby own a business here. She emailed me she'd contacted her State Farm Insurance. Nobody hurt and the door opens and closes ok. But NOT what I wanted to have happen to a car not yet a year old. Still it could have been much worse. We will wait to have it fixed when we're back home,
Storms to come here tonight and into tomorrow, apparently.
Jane
jane :tickedoff: :tickedoff:
Jane. Thanks for the info on the Blood test and what A1C was. He hasn't called me back This was first time over 5. Never been told near Diab.2. I need to find out why going up. (They will say the same as always.)Comes with age. So tired of hearing that. Need to know how to keep it back under 5.
Sorry to hear you car got a dent. That is the reason I hate to buy another new one.People park to close in Store lots. My car has one on the side of back panel and it drives me crazy. Not going to fix it though.
Big storms coming to Houston and then up east coast today they say. Think you are safe there....
Good morning, Buddies. It's damp and pretty cold here this morning. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but am still in my P.J.'s. I'll shower and shampoo as soon as I finish reading here at S&F. Our organist and choir director (husband and wife) are having a party for widows in our church this evening. The hubby will pick us up at 5:00 (approximately) and take us to their home. We'll have hor d'oevres (spelling?) and wine while we sit around and admire their Christmas tree, plus chat, etc. They did this last year, too. Hubby will pick us up in the church bus and bring us home the same way.
I want to watch the Army/Navy football game today--GO NAVY! And maybe another game or two. I'm reading a pretty good library book I picked up yesterday after lunch with Tim, so I have that to do, too.
Jane, I'm sorry about the accident, but am sure you'll be happy you can wait until you get home where you know your mechanic. I hope the storms that are coming are not huge and will cause no damage.
Mary, I looked through my yarn stash and found some nice yarn that would make hats for Alex and Nic. Alex, especially, will need one and will probably wear it. It gets pretty cold up in Birmingham where he is a Senior at Birmingham Southern U.--and he's almost bald now, so his ears get cold every day! I need to get started on the hats ASAP.
Jeanne, I hope you get some good information about the need for the new blood test. Let us know what the results are. It sounds like you'll be staying inside if the storms reach you.
Mary, hurray for the improvement in the vertigo. It's pretty scary when you must feel dizzy/disoriented when getting up out of a chair and at other times. Where will you spend Christmas and/or are the girls coming to you? This year it'll only be Tim, Kris, and me. Kris's mom, Arden, is going up to Ohio to have Christmas with her 3 son's families who live up there.
Sharon, I don't do face book, so probably won't see Bunny's "Christmas Bows", but I'm sure she's adorable. How old is she now?
Marilyn, I hope Keith is feeling better. Is he home yet or are you having to visit him at the hospital?
Alpiner, I hope all is well with you and hubby. Are you near the fires out there?
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Cooler here...59...and some light rain and NW wind. Heavy stuff went north of us...looks like Mary and Sharon may get most of that.
We have had a late breakfast and I baked a pound of bacon for easy microwaving this next week. We need to do some vacuuming and swiftering of the tile floors today, and then watch games, I suspect. We found the music channels on our tv, so enjoying that while we read. I like the Easy Listening Music Choice channel.
Have a good Saturday!
Jane
Mary, good news about the vertigo. Not so mmuch the balance and strength. Have fun with all your knitting projects. I'm sure the shelters will appreciate the hats.
Sue, what a nice thing for the couple to do to invite the widows over for a Christmas gathering. If you're going to make a hat for Alex, you better put the books down and get cracking! :D
Jeanne, I would think the Dr. would call you if there was a problem with your A1C test.
Jane, you're rather cool, but still a lot warmer than we are. We're near freezing this weekend! It's been spitting rain all morning, but the winter mix or whatever may come tonight. I'm so sorry to hear about your car being hit. That is all so upsetting. One year I was hit the day before TG and then again right before Christmas!! Not fun, but that was back in IN.
I had a fun morning. I asked a church friend who loves nature and birds to go with me to a raptor show at our local Wild Birds Unlimited. They only brought a barn owl and a kestrel, but they were nice birds and it was fun to see them. My friend loves to photograph birds.
I am getting a cold, probably from John and been sneezing and blowing all morning. I've taken my Vit C and after I finish my lunch will take a Coldeez. Stay warm and dry everyone. Sharon
Sharon.
The test was 5.8 so I think that is under the border. Will call them next week. Dr. Just don't call back to talk anymore.
So cold here. 11 deg tonight. Just gong to bundle under afghan andseewhat TV is offering.
Sharon....it sounds as if you enjoyed the program. Sorry about the coming cold. John really did NOT need to share that with you. ::)
It's been cool and rainy and windy all day. We've got our "housework" done, and Imhave a load of towels in the dryer. This condo is small, so,it doesn't take long to vacuum and mop.
I have smoked sausage and sauerkraut on the stove for supper. Quick and easy on a cool December day.
Hope Darlene and Joy didn't get too much rain.
Marilyn...how are things going with K?
Jeanne...5.8 sounds like it's a good number. My own was 6.4 and after I did a two week stick and record numbers...all of which were under 100, "they" decided I was fine.
Alpiner...are any of the rains and slides near you?
Jane
Sorry about the impending cold, Sharon. Hope you can fend off most of it.
jane, love your supper plans.
Jeanne, sorry it's so cold there. Guess winter has really arrived.
It's been raining all day long - nothing hard, just constant. I brought my plastic rain gauge in for the winter so it wouldn't freeze and break. So far, the temps have stayed around 40, so it's just been rain. I hope that continues.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Cool here, too, Mary. But sunny and still windy. Only plan for today is to go over to Louie's...the restaurant with the ribs we like...for the Packers game about noon. They have a lot of TVs there and show sports...and for the midwesterns here now, lots of "favorites" for the Wi, MN, Iowa, IL fans. We'll be meeting out WI friends there.
Supper tonight is a mix of S. Texas (Shrimp) and upper midwest..(Wild Rice). Another fairly easy dinner.
Have a blessed Sunday,
jane
Jane, your dinners sound good. If my cold isn't causing me to sneeze and blow like last night, I plan to do shrimp & linguini greek pasta. I really have a doozy of a cold. All I get done is blowing. My usual cures aren't working.
They cancelled services at our church this AM because of all the forecasts for snow and ice, but so far, we've only had rain. Don't know what Fort Mill and CLT had. Haven't had the TV on. I wasn't planning to go to church anyway because of my cold.
According to FB posts, things are much better for Marilyn. She has a daily caregiver coming in, has had 1 cataract removed, and plans to go to Gilbert's for Christmas. Perhaps she will post a more detailed post on Keith's progress here.
Jeanne, I don't like the sound of 11 degrees! BRRRR!
Mary, you are smart to bring in your rain guage. I've had 2 break and have just given up.
Have a blessed Sunday everyone. Sharon
Sharon....I just rec'd a "friend request" supposedly from you for FB. Since we're already friends there, I assume it's a phony.
We went over and watched the Packers win at Louie's with other WI fans. Nice way to spend a couple of hours.
Jane
Jane. Maybe that is the way the Doctor is thinking. I have been reading about what those numbers mean. I sure wish they would explain things like Dr. use to do.
Looks like weight is one thing but I am still the same as been 8 years now and no Dr. has told me I need to loose. I run about 145 lbs.I think will watch my eating . such a choc. and cookies . Do it for a couple months and take it again.
Sorry to hear you are getting cold weather down there. Isnt. that what happened last year and then it cleared and got nice.It seems like down in the South is where the really bad snow and rain is. Carolina and places.
Sue. Just keep on taking the cold meds. I really stuck with both the pills. Cough liquid. Lemon and Honey. Chicken soup and it seem to have lasted less time than last years.
Hope you husband catches his in time. Isn't he suppose to be taking a trip soon?
Jeanne, it was me, not Sue, with the cold. John is over his and isn't leaving until Feb. 24. I've been dosing and eating chicken soup etc. Felt miserable yesterday, but better so far today. Hope it lasts.
Jane, I have 2 accounts on FB. When my computer crashed, I couldn't get it back on it, so started another, although I still have the original on my smart phone. I can't figure out why I couldn't get it back. I much prefer the computer. I was looking for that lovely Christmas wish you put on FB that I saw yesterday and wanted to share it, but couldn't find it again. They have really messed FB up IMHO.
We never got snow until this morning--5 minutes worth of big flakes. Our temp is to be 37 today, was 34 when I got up, so don't think we'll get anything more. CLT and FM did though.
My cleaning girl is here. I wanted her closer to Christmas but she was booked.
I did 4 loads of laundry yesterday, so after Sandra leaves, I'll have lots to fold. John went in to have his new hearing aids checked this AM. They adjusted them a little for the sharp sounds. I'm so glad he finally has them. Tomorrow is his 2nd cataract surgery. I hope it goes as well as the first. Wed is our bridge group's Christmas lunch/bridge day. Friday, I have to go in for labs. They are going to check the cholesterol again, but it is a wasted effort since I can't take anything for it and diet doesn't help.
The church across the street from ours in Fort Mill caught fire last night. It was breaking news at 11:00, so don't have any details yet. It's a very large Presbyterian church.
Nothing else here. Have a good day. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. Another chilly, dreary day here in Auburn. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and need to work on Christmas cards. I'm behind on everything this year. Since not driving myself, I have to count on friends to take me to the bank although Tim always takes me to the library on Friday, Kroger, and out to eat, so that's a blessing.
I hope to get a few Christmas cards written with notes to long time friends (who are probably wondering if I'm OK because I usually have them out of here before this!). Tim will probably stop by sometime today to see if I'm OK and if I need anything before Friday. I am going to ask my neighbor, Sandra, to take me to the bank this morning if she has time.
I've done all the decorating that I will do this year. I have my Christmas tree up and decorated and some table decorations out, so that's as festive as I'm going to get this year. Tim and Kris will be the only guests who will see them this year as Ard is going to Ohio to be with her other family members.
We had a lovely dinner and festive occasion at the home of our choir director and his wife, the organist. They invited widows my age and some older and younger. A few were recent widows and I'm sure they appreciated it as well. Steve borrowed the church bus and picked us all up and brought us home in it. It was pouring rain, but we all managed to stay fairly dry.
I have an invitation to a neighborhood party on December 16. It is on the street behind me and I'm planning to attend and hope that Sandra and Rob will be here and going so that I won't have to walk around there with hor d'ouvres (spelling?) on a tray which I'd probably spill before I get there! I'm going to make pimento cheese balls (mini size) to take along.
I'm off to write some more Christmas notes. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
P.S. Sharon, I just saw your post. I hope your cold is on its way out of town and doesn't return. I hope John's second cataract surgery goes well. I know he'll be pleased to see how sharp his vision will be without cataracts! I have been able to read everything I wish without reading glasses since mine were removed about 10 years ago.
Sharon...feel better soon.
Jeanne...temps are fine here....we Midwesterners come prepared with sweatshirts and heavier pants, fleece jackets, etc
Sue...your parties sound very nice.
Ray's been doing a lot better these last few days. He golfs tomorrow with a friend here, and Terri and I will go to lunch.
Ray's getting the car cleaned today. The outside looks bad with the big door dents, but the inside needed s good cleaning after the trip down here. I always feel better in a clean car.
He'll call me when the detailing is done and come over and pick me up for some HEB (grocery store) and WalMart shopping.
Jane
Yes Sue, Keith has been home for almost 3 weeks. He gets lost here in the house forgets the layout and goes in the opposwite direction. My eye is all healed up and the next one is Jan. 3
Hi everyone...hope this print is easy to read...not sure I know how to use the bold option..Jane..sorry about your fender bender..I'm sure y'all are enjoying this warmer weather..my Dr finally talked me into taking the BP med Losartan 100mg...hope I don't get side effects with that high dose..I need to walk moredont like to take Meds due to side effects..the ampdopline made me feel loved me a zombie...this one may do the same..Marlyin..glad Keith is at home with you..hoping he continues to improve..Sue..I read a lot more these cold nights..get tired of watching TV...I need to go to Library for more books..Sharon hope you are feeling better..I'm trying to stay well..even taking hand sanitizer to church with me and using it..Jeanne also hope you are getting over your cold....Hi to Mary and Joy.....Darlene
Typo..not loved...lol Darlene
Just watching the storms in North and South Carolina and Virginia. Is all O.K for you and yours.
Never seen frozen fog before. That is what we are having today right now. Just returned home before it came in.
Can't see 5ft in front of you.
I was going to put off going to Walmart until tomorrow. Got a little sun out and ice melted off my car and so I went. Glad I got back home. Now its dark and ice fog still here and traffic so slow. Doubt I move out tomorrow. After seeing what is happening in the South I am not going to complain about ours.
Marilyne. Sounds good on your eye. Good they will do the other pretty soon. Get your out of the way. Taking all your time watching your husband.
Are you still going out of State for Christmas?Will he now be going with you
Jeanne, glad you got a window of sunshine to get your errands in. Now just stay in and hibernate.
Marilyn, glad things have settled down somewhat. It's good you have someone daily to help with Keith and to let you get some "me" time.
We're supposed to be having black ice and that frozen fog ("frog"???) in the morning. Glad I don't have to get going anywhere. I had two appointments this morning. First was a 6-month checkup with the pulmonologist (status quo) and with the dermatology PA to check on a place on my ear. She said it was an actinitic keratosis (precancerous) and froze it. Basically two easy ones. I finally got back to duplicate after about a month. We had terrible cards - I think I was able to open once in 18 hands and only played two. And yet we still came in with 50% (although no MPs). Amazing how that works.
Hugs to all the Buddies - stay warm!
I have an appt. with the cancer dr. tomorrow morning & will learn of the lab reports . Next week I have an appt; withe cancer surgeon & will have a mammogram . I'm feeling & doing better than I have for months . Hoping for the best on the lab work & mammogram coming up .
I saw my primary dr. last week & all is good with my asthma & COPD , the dr. was very pleased . He reminded me no more salsa ( food poisoning not long ago ) .
Good morning, Buddies. It's another very chilly day here this morning. I am planning a trip to the bank to check my account and to get some money to hold me over through Christmas. My neighbor Sandra is going to pick me up when she comes home from her Zumba class. I gave Alex and Nic book money while I was at the beach with their family, so I know my balance has gone down a good bit. I usually give my sons and DIL's checks for Christmas. So I need to be sure I have enough to do that.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. If you're out shopping, watch out for the "other guys". I think traffic is terrible during these heavy shopping months!
Sue
Alpiner...we ALL get very nervous before a mammogram...even me...and I'm 30 yrs out from my mastectomy and chemo. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers as we do for all our Buddies. We, who've been through this, know the terror and anxiety.
Marilyn...I'm glad K is doing better physically, but he obviously can't be left alone. Will someone stay with him when you go to CA or will you take him with you?
Sharon, Mary, and Sue...it sounds as if Mary has the worse part of the storm...but stay safe and warm, all 3 of you!
Darlene...yes, we are loving the weather...to be in 80s again tomorrow and Thurday. Ray's gone golfing today and I'm heading out in a bit to pick up Terri for lunch out while our fellas are golfing.
jane
We're home from John's cataract surgery. All seems to be fine. I was worried about this one because it was the good eye. It's low 40's here today and sunny. Some areas fighting black ice, but we had no problems this morning.
Darlene, I hope the Losartan works for you without side affects. Since you are able to walk okay, keep it up. I wish I could.
Marilyn, as I told you on FB, I'm so glad K is healing and that you have a good caregiver. It's a shame that his mental state is still so weak. When do you live for Gilbert's? Hang in there.
Apparently, they jumped me several posts, so had to catch up. Jane, I envy you the nice warm weather. Have a nice lunch.
Mary, duplicate is a strange game sometimes. Glad you're back at it though because I know you enjoy it.
Alpiner, I hope all your reports are good. It's great that you're feeling so much better.
Sue, hope you got to the bank. I gave out a lot of checks this year too. Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon....so glad the cataract surgery went well for John. I know it's almost "routine" ...yet it is the eyes, and so I'd worry, too. Mine is still a couple years away the doc says, but I know I'll be nervous when that time comes.
It is beautiful here. Terri and I had a nice lunch...BLTs and a salad at a new place...which opened in an old place, as happens a lot here on the Island. It was good. Also, they have a bagpiper who playes every night at sunset, so I know we'll be going over to hear that. It's apparently a large family...our waitress, Maria, is a daughter-in-law and they have their own family band that's playing tonight and a daughter who did the art murals, etc.
I think tomorrow we'll go over to Donna-Weslaco to the big outdoor market where I once met Maryz and John. Ray's looking for some diabetic socks, and I know they have them there.
I walked after I got back from dropping Terri off and so have that "job" done for today.
jane
alpiner, we're with you about the mammogram. Let us know how it comes out.
Sharon, I know you're glad John's surgery is over and with good results. It's always a relief.
jane, y'all have fun at the market. I remember it well. We also met for that good breakfast one time. Must be a thing. The time we met Sharon and John in Charlotte it was for breakfast, too, I think.
It turned out to be a beautiful sunny day today - the high got up to 50. It's supposed to be nice tomorrow, too. My excitement tomorrow is my mani/pedi. Jean and Kate are coming over to go to lunch on Thursday (and deliver their Xmas cookies).
Sleep well, Buddies!
The appt. with the cancer dr. went well , she was happy with my lab results . She said to exercise but that is pretty difficult with my breathing & back problems .
Good morning, Buddies. It's chilly and windy here today, but is supposed to get up into the 60's, low 70's later today. I have a bridge luncheon at the University Club at 11:00. I need to call Libba who will be subbing for us to pick me up to go out there. I'll do that before I shower and dress.
Alpiner, I'm glad your appointment with the cancer doctor went well. It's hard to exercise though, with breathing and back problems. Keep us posted. Like Jane, I'm a long way from my BC surgery and am doing well. Is surgery in your near future?
I need to call Libba to see if she can take me to the luncheon today, also need to get into the shower and shampoo my hair.
Mary, what fun to have 2 of your daughters to visit tomorrow and with Christmas cookies, too! Enjoy your day out with them.
Jane, it sounds like you're enjoying your winter residence/vacation. It's nice that you have friends from previous stays at your condo to do lunch and other things you enjoy. I'm glad you're having nice weather down there.
Sharon, I'm glad John's cataract surgery went well. He'll be amazed and happy at what a difference it makes with his vision. I did get to the bank yesterday and was happy to see my balance was quite good. I was worried as I gave both Alex and Nic $500 for books when we were at the beach. This is Alex's last year at Birmingham Southern. Nic is a Sophomore this year at LSU. Thank goodness both are on scholarships!
Hello to Every Buddy looking in. Have a nice day--and stay warm!
Sue
I will be leaving for Gilbert's on the 24th and returning on the 16th, the caregiver will be here the whole time I am gone. this week on Friday evening is the Hospice Christmas Potluck to which I am going then Sunday afternoon is the Furry Friends Christmas Potluck So I am being the party girl this week. ;D
The plumber is here this morning and boy is it every costing a bundle to get the leaking toilet fixed. They start out at a 2 hr minimum for $30 and more for parts.
Keith had an appointment with the surgeon who did the hernia this morning then on to the infusion clinic at the hospital.
This day has not started out well for me. When I got out of the shower, I was going down the twop steps to the bedroom and stepped in a p;uddle of pee that Keith had dopne there he had also peed all over the master bathroom floor. So I sporayed a thick coat of Distilled vinegar on the carpet hoping it doesn't dry and stink. like urine.
I was hoping like last year, to go to this Sundays candlelight Carol service at one of the two churches we both went to last year but, I have only found out today the full procedure Richard has to go through this Sunday in preparation for his colonoscopy the following morning, the Monday...he has to fast and flush out his system so that is a definite no no, and I cant get myself there by myself so will have to give that church a miss for this year...there are one or two other churches that will be holding theirs on a different day...Richard has been having tests, invasive tests through our last couple of weeks...another procedure is due tomorrow...such bad timing, our Christmas period...Medical based appointments must take preference...
Marilyn...
...R is due a one off iron infusion tomorrow, so sounds like he will be keeping your Keith company...
Alpiner...
...I think that's our medics answer to everything " exercise .." easier said than done...although beneficial if we can keep our body moving, if at all that is possible...Same here with my MS, I am not ready to give up my legs and feet without a fight..
Our new medics answer now seems to be "That is changing with Age" As if we didn't figure it out. So many of mine have now died or retired. Had most for over 30 years. Never used a Primary Dr. But now most of the Private ones outside the Hospital/clinic have gone. Just 2 left in the area. Large 2 hospital/clinics have taken over. Getting like Socialized Medicine in The US now. Only different is we pay for it monthly . Not this way in other countries.
JeanneP...
...seems medics nowadays either assume It is an age thing or a weight thing >:( ...whatever ailment we bring to them...their answer is often " if you lose some weight " well that is a posibilty but we cant do anything about our age...;D
I agree that they all want us to exercise and lose weight. The recumbent bicycle is a good choice for exercise if you have back problems and you can regulate how fast you go so that breathing might not be a problem. I haven't been very good about exercise since before TG. With Christmas preps, dr's appts, John's cataracts, etc, there just doesn't seem to be any time.
I spoke too soon about JOhn's eyes. They are still dialated and he can't see to read with or without his glasses and won't get new ones for 3-4 weeks. He saw the ophthamologist this AM and will see the surgeon again on Friday. His pressure was down to 3 in his good eye. Usually about 11 is where they want it. So he is to skip glaucoma drops till Friday. I've had to answer several emails for him because he can't see to do it.
I went to our Christmas bridge & luncheon this morning. I had wonderful cards and my partners had none! So I ended up with the booby prize---my $ back. Had a lovely time anyway.
Everyone seems to be going to lots of Christmas events and enjoying themselves. Good luck to your husband V-J. Not fun.
Hi to Jane, Sue, Mary and all. Gotta run. Sharon
Alpiner...glad the doc visit went well.
Sharon...hope John's eye heals ok now.
Marilyn...I think you meant down on the 24th and back on the 26th? Are you driving? How far is the trip?
Sue...enjoy bridge.
Mary...nice to meet with your girls.
We got to the market and Ray got some "diabetic" socks he wanted in his size. It's hard to find socks sized 13-15.
It was high 70s so very pleasant and the market wasn't busy.
Jane
This isn't about a medical problem but I need to get it off my chest . There was a package delivered today that has me very upset . It was sent without a name . Its a live potted Christmas tree with all the trimmings . To most folks this would be a welcomed gift . But you see my husband doesn't believe in having a Christmas tree , he thinks it comes from the pagans . We are Christians & we do send gifts to our children but don't celebrate the day as others do . my family celebrated Christmas & had a tree but for 60 years there hasn't been one in our home . We aren't told what day Christ was born so we don't celebrate at this time of the year . I have been crying because it brings back very pleasant memories & I try to just be quiet & not raise a ruckess. I'm going to have my husband plant it in the yard .
I have tried to reach the company that sent the tree & am waiting for them to call .
So sorry you're upset, alpiner. We're all able to observe holidays or not as we choose, and no one should criticize. Obviously you have memories that you'd put away, and are distressed by this. It's good it's a live tree that can be planted in your yard. I hope you can find out who sent it to you. How strange - and hurtful.
I discovered it was our next to the youngest son . I had commented on pictures of his tree he posted on fb about how beautiful it was . I told him I appreciated him thinking of me . I didn't tell him how upset I was . He asked it I decorated it with enclosed decorations . I told him no . He said even if I didn't decorate it I could keep it indoors . Its on the front porch, I told him his dad will plant it .
Years ago my husband thought it would be a good idea to drive around the neighborhood to look at the Christmas lights ( he was trying to cheer me up because Christmas time I get so emotionally upset ), he meant well but I broke down crying & told him I wanted to go home !
Jane yes that is what I meant. I am Driving and Freckles is going with me. It is approx. 230 miles
Alpiner...you've kept a lot repressed for 60 yrs. Maybe your son, who does have a tree now, gets that and wanted to cheer you up, in spite of his father's religious feelings. I hope you can enjoy it outside.
Marilyn...not too bad a drive then...but do drive carefully and take breaks to get out and walk around...for you and Freckles.
;)
We've had rain overnight and more to come today with a drop in temps to the mid 60s.
Jane.
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, am dressed and am waiting for a young woman who represents the U. Of South Carolina, my alma mater. Tim is coming over about 9:30 as that is when I am expecting her. We are both sure she is going to ask for a sizable donation and he is concerned about it. I have been a donor ever since Bob and I graduated from Carolina, but Tim is right that I will probably be facing a move to an assisted living facility or something similar in a few more years, so he wants to be here to put the Kibosh on her request. I hope he will be polite and not surly!
I'm taking my friend, Olyne, out to lunch about 11:00. She's the one who takes me to SS and Church every Sunday and has been a good friend since both of us moved to Auburn about the same time. So I hope this woman will conduct her business quickly and Tim will be pleasant!
Not much else to report today. Alpiner, I'm glad your son sent you the tree and hope that he'll help you plant it outside. Try not to worry--although I know it's hard when you have a problem.
Marilyn, I hope you have good driving weather for your trip. I'm sorry about Keith's problem with incontinence. I know you've mentioned who'll be taking care of him while you're gone and I hope he/she will do a good job for you.
Hello to Joy, Mary, Darlene, and whoever is looking in today. It's chilly here again today and rain is expected--which may turn to sleet. UGH!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Just back from the grocery and finally got lunch. Back hurting by the time I got home of course. Nothing scheduled for the rest of the day but have labs a5 8:30 AM tomorrow and then have to pick our SS leader up at 9:30 to go to the church to rehearse for our advent skits for 2 SS classes. John is having to bow out. I'm Elisabeth, Zacharias' wife and mother to John the Baptist. John is better but still having trouble reading although I found one of my cheaters that is helping him now. It didn't help me but we are opposite in far and near sightedness.
Jane, I'm jealous of your temps. Glad Ray found his socks. We have a grandson who has feet like that too.
Mary, enjoy your cookies.
Sue, just practice saying "NO, I can't do that!" It's hard to say when you like the cause, but you have to take care of yourself.
Alpiner, I'm sorry Christmas is a sad time for you and for the unfortunate gift. Just remember that we all march to our own drumbeat and don't have to follow other's celebrations if it doesn't fit with your beliefs.
Marilyn, what a mess you had. I know you will enjoy your brief visit at Gilbert's and not having to be responsible for K every minute. Maybe as he heals, you will have less health problems, although the mental ones won't go away. You are in my prayers. Hang in there. Enjoy playing Words With Friends with you.
Very overcast here today and supposed to rain all day tomorrow. Joy! Sharon
I have lost a total of 6 lbs while dealing with Keith's problems, the hospital and also since he has been home. My Dr. suspects it is from stress, however, she wants me to have a CT scan of my lungs just to be sure there is no cancer since I am a former smoker.I am down to 139 this morning, i was 140 last week and 146 when all this started in October. For my check=-ups my lungs have always been clear and I don't nave difficulty breathing if I take my inhaler each morning, I am not in any pain either, but I am concerned about the weight loss. So I am going to email the DR. and have them set up the scan appointment for after the eye surgery next month.
I have the gifts for Ca. all packed up in the Christmas bags, and Freckles beds are washed so that much is one for my trip south on the 24th. I contacted the area Agency on aging yesterday and will have a face to face meeting with them on Tuesday to discuss other resources available to Keith's care and for me to get some respite help.. The also give a yearly allowance for medical equipment and for sough like Ensure or Boost. There is also a caregivers class that I will be taking that deals in all resources available to the caregiver (Me).
So much on your plate, Marilyn. You're both in all our thoughts and prayers. You are really getting skinny. Do check it out and maybe eat something between meals.
I just got back from first a blood draw, then had to pick up my SS leader and go to the church to rehearse our Advent skit. Not really necessary. John went to the eye Dr this AM and they changed some drops around to stablize the pressure, but it wasn't the surgeon. He won't get to see the surgeon for 2 weeks and then will have to set up an appt for new glasses. He's not a happy camper and won't go to church as he can't see with his glasses on to walk and can't see much without them. Of course he could go if he wanted to, but he will do what he decides to do and no talking will change his mind.
The HOA landscapers finally blew all the leaves off our front and back lawn and sucked them up into a truck. YEA! Bunny won't be dragging so many in now. It is raining and has been since I got up. YUCK!
Hope you are all doing well and getting any preparations for Christmas that you have left done. Sharon
Morning, Gals...just barely... ::)
Marilyn...I'd think stress is a huge reason for your weight loss, but good to be checked out.
Sharon...hard to go anywhere when John can't see. He sure doesn't need to fall or feel like he can't see anyone or anything around him. I hope that eye clears up for him.
We have a beautiful sunny day...but gale force winds...so we're staying in. No need to be out and about when it's blowing like this. I don't know how people stay in a hurricane. These 30-35 mph winds are bad enough.
jane
Marilyn, I hope you're just able to relax and enjoy your time away with your family. That's always something that gets overlooked by caregivers. Definitely rule out physical problems, but like Sharon said, stress can also contribute to weight loss.
Sharon - yucky and rainy here, too - but not too cold.
jane, and nothing like your winds. Wow! those are gale-force! You'd really blow away.
Finally got some testing done and got some good (by comparison) news. I had the nerve conduction test this morning because of the numbness in my hand. We assumed it was coming from my neck, but this was to rule out carpal tunnel syndrome. Turns out at last most of it IS from carpal tunnel.
The doc said I had "moderate to severe carpal tunnel syndrome" and said he considered that very good news. I certainly agree - and will plan to have that fixed sometime in the near future.
Hugs to all the Buddies - stay warm and dry!
Hello Buddies. I'm finally here. I've tried several times to get to the reply apt, but kept getting shoved off. I've found the new changes VERY FRUSTRATING! Tim arrived about 11:00 and we went to the library and Kroger. I did my shopping and he brought me home to put the groceries away before we went out for our Saturday lunch (and a bottle of beer, each!). He and Kris will do a bit of traveling this winter and he has arranged for a friend to be available to stay overnight with me if I need it (I don't) and to take me to the store and any other necessary errands. I like Kenny and think that will work out OK for both of us.
It's still raining. I'll probably start reading one of my new library books. Tomorrow I'll probably watch some football and/or basketball games.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I'm STILL frustrated! I just wrote a post for you Buddies and it has completely disappeared! I DO NOT LIKE this new format. I'll just say I am feeling well and am working on Christmas cards today. I'm also making pimento cheese balls this afternoon to take to a neighborhood party tomorrow afternoon. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and are not so busy with Christmas preparations that you are tired!
Have a happy Saturday, Buddies.
Sue
Sue, so sorry you are having such a problem with the new format. I just hit "reply" and it gives me the box as usual. When I'm done, I hit "Post" and it all works. Hope you get your cheese ball appetizers made and get to enjoy your book. That's great that Tim & Kris have arranged for someone to step in when they are traveling. Eases stress all around.
It rained all day yesterday, although not hard all of the time. It is overcast today and supposed to be in the 50's. No gale force winds like Jane!! You're wise to stay in.
John seems to be adjusting and healing some and has now decided to go to church. The cheaters I found for him has made a huge difference. The only problem is that he won't be able to get his new glasses for about 4 weeks.
My cold has come back full force after being fine all week. Not a happy camper. I wanted to go shopping across the street today, but I just don't feel like it. I have a rump roast ready to cook and want to add noodles to it. Sounds like good comfort food to me and not too much trouble to make.
Hi to all. Sharon
SCFSue, did you try control + Z? that usually brings back what disappeared for whatever reason.
Sharon...your meal sounds wonderful. Noodles are one of my favorite things and #1 comfort food. There are a lot of colds around, it seems.
Sue...sorry for the lost post.
We slept late, the. Stripped the bed and I started laundry. We can do towel and sheet exchange each week, but I hate the harsh soaps they use, and we like our own soft sheets, so I wash my own and their towels. I do use the exchange when we have company.
We went over to WalMart and got some items and then back to the Island. We went up to see the Christmas village the professional sand castle builders did...I posted pics on my Facebook page.
Jane
Jane.
I cant get into your Facebook account it seems.
Like you ,I have to really watch the soap Iuse on all my laundry. Also bathing.
Hard when in hotels. Always have to get pillows changed. They seem to think people like feather pillows.
Good morning, Buddies. I'm dressed and ready for SS and Church. Olyne will pick me up about 9:30. We'll have our SS class downstairs with all other adult classes as we are having a presentation by our pastors about the birth of Christ and his ministry.
(I think lots of our members are former Methodists, Baptists, and perhaps other religions). I was an Episcopalian (and also a Congregationalist when in Maine as there was no Presbyterian Church at that time). We also attended a Congregational Church in Albuquerque as it was closer to our home. The boys were teens and could ride their bikes to youth events.
This afternoon, I am attending a neighborhood Christmas Party. I don't know the hosts as they are new in our neighborhood. My next door neighbors will take me with them--I'm taking cheese balls as my donation to the party. The Party is within walking distance for me, but not with a platter of cheese balls to carry!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sunday greetings!
It's a sunny day here and the winds are hardly noticeable,,,very gentle breeze.
We're headed out at in a hour or so to meet others at a local place for the Packers-Bears game. I imagine it will be a big crowd of midwesterners,
Jane
We're back from SS and church, have had lunch and put in a load of towels to wash. Our skit at SS went well. It began with God talking to Isaiah, then there was the scene with Me (Elisabeth & Zacharias) then Zacharias at the temple with Gabriel. Then Gabriel and Mary when he tells her she will conceive God's son. The Mary comes to visit me (eliz) and then there is a scene with me and Zacharias about naming John the Baptist. It was a good summery of the Advent occurences. I felt rather dorky with a sheet for a robe and a white skarf to cover my hair. All the costumes were similar. It was a fun change of pace and 2 other SS classes joined us as spectators.
Jane, I'm glad your wind has abated. Enjoy the day.
Sue, I hope you have a nice time at the party. We had a cantata today in church. The Presbyterian church across the street from hours suffered $1 million dollarsof damage when a malfunctioning ventilation fan caught fire the day of the snow storm. No body there fortunately, but the fire station was next door. I have visited most denominations,but have always been a Methodist.
Did I mention that my cold came back yesterday? I have it under control, but it's still there.
Have a blessed Sunday. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've cleaned up the breakfast things, have a load of wash in and brought the trash can up and paper containers up since the trash men were here early. I hope to get my Christmas card mess finished today. I think Tim's friend, Kenny, will be here sometime today to see if I'm OK. Tim and Kris are out of town. Kenny will probably take me to Kroger on Thursday or Friday. I know Tim and Kris are glad for a bit of a respite from taking care of me. I need a haircut, so maybe Kenny can do that on Thursday or Friday, too, as the Great Clips is in the Kroger parking lot.
Sharon, it sounds like your skit was very successful. Did you have it during the regular church service or at a special time? We had a full service of special Christmas music with the choirs, several instruments (we have some very talented church members) and only a brief talk by Nick, our male Senior pastor. His wife wasn't in church yesterday. They have 3 young children and I think at least one of them must have been sick. The oldest daughter is in Kindergarten or First Grade and I can remember how colds were passed around when our boys were those ages!
I hope the weather is mild wherever you are, especially if you are out shopping. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, our skit was dduring SS time and held in a big SS room by unfolding the wall between 2 of them. We had a cantata similar to yours at the church service. I'm glad Kenny is going to check on you regularly and drive you to the grocery, etc.
Jane, I forgot to tell you that my beef and noodles were scrumptious. We had 2 meals out of them. Now to figure out what to have tonight.
John and I are taking his car over to Rock Hill to get the tires rotated today. My roofer still hasn't come back to fix the leak that reappeared after his initial repair. Of course, we have had so much rain and cold weather since, but he was supposed to come by Thursday. He came by once unannounced early while John was taking the dog to the groomer and I was in the master bath at the back and didn't hear him. I count on Bunny to notify me if someone is at the door. The doorbell is right by the front door and I can never hear it unless I am right there.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Just a quickie to make a correction. Tim came by this morning. I thought his friend Kenny was going to check on me, but he and Kris both had work commitments and are in town. Tim was on his way to work and Kris was already out working.
I'm going to get out my leaf blower and try to get the driveway and the back yard cleaned up. I have a load of wash ready to go into the dryer, so that's first on my list.
Have a nice day, Buddies.
Sue
Good Monday morning to you all...or y'all, as I hear in S. Texas. It's a pretty day out there and I see some fishermen out in the Gulf...though not many walkers on the beach yet. Ray and I went down to the second floor area to fill our water jugs and Ray wanted to look in the library there for some more books. We found 6 he thought he might enjoy. It's nice to have that library available...you take what you want and return when you're done. He brought some down last year he'd bought at the Friends Library sale, and saw several were still there in the collection.
I had a call from my beauty shop this morning, but I missed it. I have a 5:00 appointment, and I'm guessing they want to move it up...but no reply to my call back to them and message I left.
We've not heard from the insurance company for the lady who backed into us 10 days ago, so Ray called our agent to see what to do. She said she'd handle it...so she called the woman who said we were supposed to contact her insurance agent. Huh...I thought he was to contact us. Anyway, our Agent said she'd call him. I emailed her the insurance card info and pics of the damage, etc. All our house and car insurance, umbrella policy, etc. have been with this Agent, so nice to have her handle it. We want to have the work done back home, and she said that shouldn't be a problem.
I think we'll need to get out and walk a bit. I haven't been out because of a flare-up of arthritis all over this old body, but feeling better today. At my age, it's One day at a Time!!
jane
Sue, glad Tim has his friend to keep tabs on you while they're getting some time out of town. Be careful out there with the leaf blower - they can be pretty unwieldy.
Sharon, how's the cold? I'm sorry you had a relapse. And a big BOO to your roofer.
jane, I hate it when we get the all-over-creakies. It's good you're in the comparatively warmer weather, though. Glad your insurance agent is taking care of all that for you.
Bubble, thanks for the "control Z" tip - I didn't know about that. And it just worked like a charm for me. :thumbup:
I don't think I got in here yesterday. It was a really quiet weekend, gray and gloomy, but with lots of knitting. We had a heavy fog this morning, but of course, it turned out to be a beautiful blue-bird-sky day. I met a friend for lunch at one of the nice local restaurants. It was good to get to chat. And the cobb salad I had was so huge, I brought half of it home and will have it for supper tonight.
Happy Monday to all the Buddies!
Mary...yes, on the Agent's help. As I was speaking to her again after emailing her the woman's business card and insurance card, I got a call from the State Farm Claims Dept. They accept responsibility for the damage, and will send me a list of local places they work with...or we can have it fixed at home. I have her number and a claims number, so I think all is going to be fine, now. I hate hassling with this stuff in my old age.
We did get a walk in this morning...I did a mile..Ray a bit less, but we were out. :coolsmiley:
I get a haircut today at 5:00. The salon called this morning, but I didn't hear the phone, and when I called back 15 minutes later, it went to their answering machine. This is normal for them...they don't leave customers to answer the phone, so I suppose they'll call back whenever...or maybe wanted me to come in earlier. I'll find out at 5:00, I guess.
jane
Hi everyone...a nice day with sunshine..supposed to be that way all week...enjoy Jane.....well I been on the Losartan BP med a week now..it's not keeping my BP below 150 on top number...the previous med...Amlodipine kept it much lower...so will give it a few more days then let my Dr know...as he told me to do....Hi to everyone..I'm through with Christmas shopping..so am glad of that...have a great eve...Darlene
Good News ! I had a follow up mammogram this morning & it was GOOD ! Then had an appt. with the cancer surgeon . All is good ! I will have another mammogram in 6 months & another appt; with the cancer surgeon to be checked over .
YEA! ALPINER!!!
HURRAH, Alpiner!!
Sharon we still haven't heard for the roofer that put the tarp on the roof and another one who was supposed to come and give an estimate. I ams o fed up with some of the businesses.
all is well here at this time. although Keith still is not all there most of the time. the long term memory is pretty much there.
Good morning, Buddies. My cleaning ladies were here for the last time this year. They'll be back in January. So my home is tidy, except for Christmas card stuff which I'm still trying to finish. Tim was still in town (I was mistaken that his friend Kenny was going to check on me). So he came by yesterday morning, we did a little paper work, and I have been writing a few notes in Christmas cards this morning. I have about 10 more I need to write notes in, so hope I can get myself psyched up for that after lunch.
My Christmas tree is pretty--I turn the lights on when it gets dark and I enjoy that. I've hung stockings for Tim, Kris, and me, plus one for their dog's treat. She is 13 years old and is not well. I hope she lasts through Christmas as it's tough to lose a dog and try to celebrate, too. I need to write checks for Bill's and Jon's families and get them in the mail, too. I'll put Tim and Kris's check in with their stockings.
I hope your Christmas plans are working out--if you're having company and/or traveling to meet family.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals, we went in to the Pineville Mall this AM for John to shop. He didn't feel comfortable driving up there and I'm very familiar with it. I picked up a couple things + stopped at Office Depot and got some Christmas printer paper for next year. John needed a new desk calendar and we couldn't find it at the mall. He also needed to get his good ring resized. I had given it to him for his retirement and one day a couple weeks ago he looked down and it wasn't there. Turned out it had fallen off in his pocket! Thank goodness, so he needed to get that done or stop wearing it. We're home now and have had lunch. My legs and hips were screaming with the walking and we kept it to a minimum too.
Jane, I guess we all get the creakies now. Glad you're in warm weather although it was 65 yesterday and 55 today!! 50s all week but we get rain again Thursday & Friday. I'm supposed to get my hair trimmed Thursday. It really isn't too long, but it's starting to straggle.
Alpiner, Hurrah for the good news!!
Mary, I'm glad you got out to have lunch with a friend. You must have a mountain of knitted stuff now!
Sue, I second Mary's caution on the leaf blower. That sounds heavy to me. They blew our leaves off last week, but the rain has brought down more! :(
Marilyn, sorry your roofers aren't any better than ours. I don't think people in the building trades have any business sense or idea of communication, at least that's my experience.
Nothing scheduled tomorrow, hr. cut and groceries on Thursday and an annual physical with my primary on Friday!
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
One of those "awake a lot" last night. I was awake every hour, I think, and I finally got up at 4:30. Ray golfed today, so his golf buddy's wife, Terri, and I went to lunch at a new place here. Nope. Not. Going. Back. :coolsmiley: We were the only ones there...all tables are outside...which was OK today, but I hate the big black birds that are flying all around looking for food scraps. It also had a very limited menu and the prices were high, compared to other places here.
It's supposed to be warmer tomorrow...it was in the 70s today, so I think we'll go to Brownsville. I want to go to Sam's Club for some COQ10 and to Ulta, etc. There's a Chinese restaurant there I like with a MOngolian grill, so maybe that'll be our lunch stop. Winds are to come back on Thursday, so tomorrow is best day to go.
There's a big blimp tethered at the Park at the end of the Island...and it's part of the security for the border. I'm told there are 8 or 9 along the border.
jane
Sue.
You just work to hard. I use to be where everything had to be done. Now seem to havegoneto far the other way.
It is to hard getting workers anymore. Can't keep things perfect. To stressful .
Good morning, Buddies. It's damp and cool here again this morning. We might have rain later today and/or tomorrow. I'm still working on Christmas cards and need to get that finished. I also need to call Dawn (Bill's wife) this afternoon to thank her for the See's fudge which arrived yesterday and 2 other packages which I will open on Christmas Day. Also need to prepared Christmas checks for Jon's family and write more Christmas notes to long time friends.
I need to get my leaf blower out and try to get at least half of the MANY leaves that are all over my yard, front and back. I have a lot of large oak trees and although there are lots of leaves still on the trees, the yard is covered with them!
Tim came over yesterday morning. I thought this was the week he and Kris were going out of town, but it was not. He didn't tell me when that was, so I still don't know for sure. I need to either trim my hair or call Seniors and Friends to see if someone can take me down to Great Clips for a haircut.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane, it sounds like you go to a lot of interesting places. John never wants to go anywhere but bridge and my walking limitations are a deterrent too. How are the balloons a security measure? Pardon my ignorance.
I haven't done anything of note today,just vegging after yesterday. I still have this cold which is keeping me down. Between that and all the pain the rainy cold weather has caused, I'm in the dumps. Have things I want to do but don't feel like doing them.
Jeanne, only a few people have the energy Sue and Marilyn have. I sure don't.
Sue, good luck on getting your tasks done. Hi to all. Sharon
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Sharon, I hope you get to feeling better soon. I would guess that the "balloons" over SPI are surveillance balloons with cameras to monitor the shorelines. I'm sure jane will chime in with an explanation.
Sue, even before I moved out of our house, we had gotten someone to take care of the leaves. Our whole yard was full of oak trees like yours, but we had finally gotten someone to take care of the yard. SO much easier. My building has a contracted service that keeps the leaves here under control. They've been several times already this fall.
I went to the holiday party with the swim group this morning - always a covered-dish brunch thing. Such good food - and it was SO good to see all my buddies. I do miss that class and group. From there I went to my appointment with a neurosurgeon about the carpal tunnel. He agreed that this was definitely indicated and someone is to call me to set up a date, etc. I'll be glad to get that done.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
These blimps have been in use along the border since at least 2014, but they've added more...including the one now here on the Island at Isla BlancaPark. This shows one and tells about them:
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Surveillance-balloons-help-Border-Patrol-along-5748245.php
We went to Brownsville today. Grocery Store was very busy. I also went to Ulta, a store I've come to like.
Lunch was at a Chinese buffet that has a Mongolian Grill so I could get the veggies of my choice cooked. 😎
It was 85 in Brownsville, but cooler here...a comfortable 73. Tomorrow we have to take the car over to Edinburg for servicing...first oil change...at 10,000 miles. Geez, I remember when they had "break-in oil" and then could only drive so fast, etc. for 300 miles, or so. Now, synthetic oil and change every 10,000 miles.
Jane
Wow, that blimp is something!! Thanks for the info and pic. They have put in a new mall across the street from Sun City, which I probably told you. Ulta is one of the stores, but I haven't made it there yet. There are a lot of stores and more opening all the time--Panera, Burlington, Ross, Kirklands, TJ Maxx, Petco, Starbucks, Wild Birds, and later to have Home Goods and others. Most discounted stores.
It's 1 AM. I slept in this AM and didn't do much today, then had hot chocolate before bed, so I'm not sleeping.
We are 16" over normal here and supposed to get 1-2" tomorrow & Friday. Nice the rest of the weekend and Christmas. Unfortunately, I have to get a haircut ad grocery shop tomorrow.
Lori, skyped her condo for John and me today. She has had both bathrooms completely redone! I had seen the rest of the renovations, but John hadn't. She has really increased the value of her condo and found low priced contractors to do it + what she did herself. Looks great!
Mary, I didn't know you had given up the swimming class. I know you enjoyed it so much. Glad you went to the party. Too bad you will have to have the surgery on your hand, but it sounds like it's necessary. I have mild carpal tunnel, but not considering surgery yet. I've been under the knife way too much in the last year or so. I'm wondering whether my cold is really an allergy as nothing seems to be working. I'm not feeling terrible, but just not up to par.
Hope tomorrow is better. Sharon
Well I made the down payment on the roof yesterday and they are supposed to bring the roofing materials today and put them up there, So it looks like we are getting our roof after all.
I have come down with what seems like a cold and I just pray that it will be gone by Jan 2 when I go for the preop appt with the eye surgeon. Surgery is scheduled for Jan 3.
Marilyn, great news on the roof. Hope all goes well. Also with the cataract surgery.
Sharon, I didn't want to give up the class, but I realized I wasn't seeing well enough to drive when it's dark. And that class started at 7:30, so I was having to be on the road before sunrise in the wintertime. I hope to start back up in the spring. I should be going to the pool at a later time and just walking, etc., but laziness took over - plus the PT and what seems like unending doctors' appointments. Oh, well.
jane, glad to hear about your temps. My Iowa friends from here are heading down on the 27th, and will be there through March. I know they're hoping for those nice warmer temps.
Margaret is coming to get me on Sunday sometime. Kate will also be going to Margaret's on Sunday.
I know we'll be there through Tuesday, but don't know what'll happen after that.
Best holiday wishes to all the Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. It's cold and damp here this morning. I am still working on Christmas Cards--and hope to get that out of the way this morning. I'm expecting one of the Seniors and Friends about 11:00. He'll bring me a poinsettia from S&F and we'll chat a bit. He has driven me to the dentist at least once in the past couple of years. Seniors and Friends is a large group of mostly retirees who help out with transportation and other services for people like me who no longer drive. I pay an annual fee and use them to go to dental, eye, and other appointments (haircuts most often). Because of the brace I'm still wearing on my right leg, I don't think my sons will agree to let me drive again--although they have let me keep my car. Tim uses it to take me to the library, Kroger, and out to lunch on Fridays.
I have some more Christmas notes to write and put in the mail box this morning, so need to get busy doing that. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies, from the Island where it's cooler...low 60s now, but sunny. We have a 1:30 appt for the car 70 miles away...over north of McAllen for those who know TX geography.
Marilyn...good news on the roof.
Sharon...we could have chatted early this morning...I, too, was awake...joints protesting the latest weather front.
Sue...hope dentist appt goes well.
Mary...I hope these temps last, too.
Jane
Dec. 20 Update on Keith. His wound is healing so nicely that I only have to change the canister on his wound vac every 5 days. Yesterday his caregiver took him out for a haircut, I had called the shop and told them to cut his hair SHORT, it is shorter that it has ever been. Now he needs a shave, the beard is too long for the electric razor. The nurse at OPI (Out Patient Infusion) yesterday said he seemed more alert. He does sleep a lot but that goes with the Alzheimer diagnosis. Of course he thinks his doesn't have any dementia at all. That too goes with the diagnosis. He does get lost in this house and goes in the opposite direction of where he wants to go. Like the laundry room last night going to bed.The antibiotic kills all the good bacteria in his gut nso he does have an incontinence problem there and we sometimes have to change and clean him up 1-2 times a day.The Kefir is supposed to be putting the good bacteria back in his gut.I am leaving for California on Monday for a couple of days. His caregiver will be with him full time while I am gone and will start working 6hr 5 days a week after the first of Jan. I still need to get a decent night's sleep. My eye surgery is scheduled for Jan3 and now I have a little bit of a cold. Got to get rid of that ASAP.
Marilyn, so glad to hear k's wound is healing so well. The caregivers are a wonderful blessing for you. I hope you have a wonderful trip to Gilbert's. Your cold shouldn't impact your surgery unless it is in your lungs and you have trouble breathing. John had a mild cold when he had his first eye done.
John has his 2nd appt with the hearing aid specialist today. I'm so glad he got them, in spite of the awful cost. Monday, I have to take him to Matthews, a nearby (30 miles or so) to see his eye surgeon for a recheck. He works out of 2 offices and wouldn't be able to see him for another 2 weeks at the one here. He wants to get in and get cleared to get glasses asap. The cheaters help a lot, but are not what he really needs.
It is 50 degrees with a steady drizzle today and of course today was the day I had to go to the grocery and to get my hair cut!
A handyman is coming over shortly as we have a toilet that is running and neither of us could put a new flapper on. We also need a new switch to our electric fireplace. I hate not having it at Christmas time.
Jane, I'm sorry you were up last night too. The weather fronts definitely impact our old joints.
Mary, I think you did say that you stopped because of the early AM darkness, but I had forgotten. I never get up that early!! Glad you will be with Margaret & Kate for Christmas. I hope it is a good time for you all in spite of Kate's loss.
I can't remember what anyone else posted. With the new format, you can't scroll back. For all of you who will be leaving soon, I'm sending
BEST WISHES FOR A VERY BLESSED CHRISTMAS!
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Sharon
Winter solstice greetings!
Marilyn...glad the Caregiver can give you a needed break. Have a good Christmas with Gilbert and family.
Sharon...be careful out and about with the Christmas crowds.
It was a long day at the dealership, over near the Pharr- McAllen- Mission urban area, so the traffic was bad. Then woman said it could be 3-4 hours because they would be doing a software update, too. They had a driver take us to Applebee's so we could eat. At about 3:45 they had finished and we headed back. We won't go back there. Ray will get any needed 10,000 mile oil change, etc done before we leave home, even if it's early.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. It's another dreary wet day here. No rain yet, but everything is still wet and more rain is expected. I'd hoped it would dry up today so I could get the wet leaves raked up and down to the curb, but I don't think we'll see any sun today and perhaps not tomorrow.
I have a visit from a Senior Friend yesterday. He brought me a small gift from the Senior & Friends group (candy which I don't need!) and we chatted for quite a while. It was kind of him and I enjoyed the visit, but was also fretting (silently) about the cards I needed to address and checks I needed to write. These volunteers are usually retired people who've joined Seniors and Friends to especially check in on those of us who are no longer driving. It's a nice service, but I'm thinking I won't join again next year. I'll have to discuss that with Tim, though, as it is a big help to him. He's self employed and it's often hard for him to come by when he's working.
Not much else to report this morning. I'm dressed and ready for Tim and hope we don't get drenched while out doing our errands.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOY!!!
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Enjoy Your Day, Joy!
HOPING YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY FOLLOWED BY A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, JOY
The plumber has been here to fix our running toilet and then I went to the Dr. for my MC wellness visit. My #s were all good except for cholestrol and triglycerides. The LDL was particularly bad as usual, but down a little from last year. Since I can't take statins and diet doesn't work, I just have to face that. My fasting glucose was down to 70! It was 80 last time and before that was in the 90's. I think that is rather strange because I have a sweet tooth which I try to control, I don't think I've done anything different since the last test. He said it was low, but didn't seem concerned about it.
I'm going to try to convince myself to make the banana bread this afternoon and pies tomorrow.
Jane, I agree that I wouldn't plan to go to that car place again unless absolutely necessary. It has been raining for 2 days here but my trips have been less than a mile from our front gate. Supposed to be nice for the next 4 days--thanks goodness because I have to drive John to Matthews on Monday which involves the interstate and I hate to drive in the rain.
Safe travels for all of you going somewhere. Sharon
Happy Birthday Joy...we will be having one Christmas dinner..family time tomorrow..then second son and daughter will be here day after Christmas...I too am making banana bread...just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and better 2019..just in case I don't get another chance to post...we are having nice weather..sure Jane is enjoying the warm temps...have a great weekend and holiday...God Bless. Darlene
Thanks to all for the birthday wishes. I think I will have another 90th!!!!!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I just wrote my Last! (I hope) Christmas card to my college roommate. We only write once a year now (we graduated in 1958 and Cinda was my only attendant at our wedding at my aunt and uncle's home in Columbia). We used to correspond more often, but raising children and in my case frequent moves cut down on letters. It's really good to hear from her. She and her husband have been married 51 years now. My Bob died in 2002 after 44 years of marriage. He had a recurrence of colon cancer. Cinda and Jimmy live in her home town of Bennettsville, SC, and he is still farming, but not as much. Their son and daughter live nearby.
I am going to begin prep today for Christmas dinner. I'm making a blueberry pie and a salad--Tim will cook the entrée and bring some side dishes on Christmas Day which we'll finish in my ovens. I still have some gifts to wrap for Tim and Kris, but sent everyone else checks. I still don't drive and shopping depends on getting someone to take me to a store.
Joy, a belated Happy Birthday. Reaching the big 9-0 is quite an accomplishment and I'm glad you are well and near your children!
Darlene, enjoy your 2 celebrations with your children. I've heard from both my sons who live elsewhere (New Orleans and Illinois) and will enjoy the day with Tim and Kris. Tim will do the cooking here at my house except for the blueberry pie that I am making. All 3 of my sons cook, but Bill and Jon don't cook as much as Tim. Their wives like to cook although Jon does a lot of their cooking, depending on what they are having.
I need to get dressed so that I can get my kitchen table cleaned up and ONE MORE Christmas card to write before the mailman gets here. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Joy, WOW! I didn't realize it was your 90th. My 80th is next October. You seem pretty healthy for that age.
Sue, glad you got your cards out and that you will have Christmas with Tim and Kris. It's been nearly 20 years since we have had Christmas with the kids at our home. It's been pretty long since we have had it with any of them anywhere. With their kids and in-laws and being scattered everywhere, it just hasn't been convenient. I don't like to go north at Christmas either. We had planned to go down to Mel's new house in Tampa area this year, but after the TG gathering ballooned and everyone was there, we didn't want to go again so soon. However, we will have a girls' weekend there the end of Feb when John is in NZ.
I did get my banana breads baked yesterday and will do the pies later this afternoon. I fixed a plate of the banana bread to take down to a neighbor, but she was going out the door when I called, so will take it later.
Jane, what are you up to today? We actually have sun and 50's today, the best for quite a while.
Darlene, enjoy your double Christmas. I'm envious.
Mary, I think you are on the way to Margaret's today. Have a good visit.
Sharon
Sue...sounds like a nice Christmas with Tim and Kris.
Sharon...I hope you don't have to drive in the rain. That never used to bother me, but it does now. The same with highways with 3-4 lanes on each side. I hate that, esp. when I'm in an area I don't know.
Joy...glad your 90th was good.
Darlene...We are loving this weather...People in the outdoor pool again this morning, of course, when we went for a short walk. My joints are unhappy with the latest weather front and max dosage of 8 hour Tylenol for arthritis hasn't helped as much as I'd hoped.
Ray needs to make a WalMart run to find a pan and grill for his rib roast he plans for Christmas dinner. I want to get some more of the little rice lights I got there, since I doubt they have them after the holiday.
jane
Jane what is rice lights? Darlene
Tiny LED lights that are battery operated...fun to string around things for little lights...I want to use them around and in candle rings. I'm using some now here around my little snowmen.
WalMart has them...and in colors as well as the warm white I get...and the little wire can be black, gold, green, etc. to fit in as well. Target also lists them. Here's one I found that shows it better:
Tiny rice or fairy lights click here (https://quickcandles.com/led-fairy-lights-20-leds-battery-operated-6-foot-warm-white-silver-wire-strand-submersible.html?msclkid=05db59b48cf8141ea8f505aa38aa919d&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=QuickCandlesShopping&utm_term=1100504716977&utm_content=Ad%20group%20%231)
We had a lovely day today - sunny and mid50s. BUT, Sharon managed to send me her cold.
It hit me suddenly yesterday afternoon. It seems to be centered in my throat, so far - and I don't feel too bad. But I was awake almost all night. I slept from 11-about 12:30, but then got up and was awake until about 4:30 a.m. After that I slept in the chair until 7:30, and napped again around lunchtime. I let Margaret know that I had a cold. She's called and lovingly "uninvited" me - at least for a few days. Nobody else wants to get it. Definitely makes sense to me. I fixed my own lunch down here, and had my supper delivered, so I didn't get around any of the other residents here.
Always a nice Xmas present! :tickedoff:
Jane. it is so funny how the weather in Texas can change every 50 miles. I know Mcallen well as my friend lives there.
At the moment trying to stay off reading and Computer. For weeks my eyes have been so dry, itchy and watering. So glad I had a appt. with eye Dr. yesterday. Right away he found I had Follicular Conjunctivitis. I have been putting in drops for months for dry eye. But he gave me a proscription for a Steroid drops and the name of another one of the shelf that is better than the one I had been using.
Never had this before or heard of it. I only get weird things. So he wants me back in 3 weeks. Glad I am home over the holidays
Thanks to all you friends for listening to my "bragging" about having my 90th birthday. I promise
to do the same when you reach that day. I had a LOVELY birthday party with all my children (now 5
since i lost my oldest, Cindy, when she was 69), with grandchildren, friends, etc. I am ready for
another one ;D
Joy
Good afternoon, Every Buddy. I'm home from church later than usual as Bonney and Jean picked me up and they always go to Burger King for lunch after church, so of course I had to go along, too. I've changed clothes and plan to make some chocolate chip cookies this afternoon as well as read.
Joy, your 90th birthday party sounds wonderful. I am so glad your living children, grandchildren, and friends were able to attend. 90 is wonderful milestone and I know your family and friends were so happy to celebrate with you! I'll be looking forward to your 90 first!
Jeanne, I'm sorry about the Conjunctivitis. I had that once a long while ago and I know how uncomfortable that can be. I hope the Steroid drops and the other new meds will clear it up right away.
Mary, I'm sorry about the cold. And that you'll miss some of the holidays with your girls and their families, but hopefully you'll feel better soon and will be glad you didn't give it to any of them. I also hope you sleep better tonight. Getting a cold like that at Christmas time is like getting the "butt ugly sweater someone was "so Kind?!" to knit for you! Try to nap during the day if you're unable to sleep during the night.
Jane, I checked out the "fairy lights". They are cute, but I've already put up my tree and a few ornaments around the house, so I'm not going to buy a set now, but if I see some on sale after Christmas, may buy a string. It sounds like they are giving you some Christmas cheer at your condo.
Sharon, "girl time" with your daughters sounds like a lovely post-Christmas gathering. I know you'll enjoy getting together with them in February while John is in New Zealand. If he brings any pictures back, I'd love to see them. I've always wanted to go there--just one more thing on my bucket list I'll have to skip!
I need to get out to the kitchen and get the oven turned on. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Update on my condition.I went to the hospital by ambulance on Friday night because my heart rate was up to I had a nauseous feeling and upper chest burning type pain. I also have a bad cold settling in my chest. In the ambulance my heart rate went up to 170, the inserted IV"S and med to bring down m,y heart rate and BP up as it was dropping.At the hospital they stopped my heart and restarted it to beat the proper rate. I was also told that my potassium was down and that could have attributed to the Atrial Fibrillation as well as stress. The caregiver stayed here with Keith while I was in hospital.I was released after the Echo gram last night. I still plan to make the trip to California tomorrow providing that I feel up to driving there.That depends on how I feel in the morning.I do have Mitral valve prolapse that I've had for years. But this was the only heart problem I hope it was a one time thing. Slowing down my life now.
Good heavens, Marilyn - how scary!! I know how important it is for you to get away for a few days, but I'd think long and hard about taking a long road trip alone after such a scare. What did the doc say about it?
Sue, glad you got to go to church and lunch with your friends.
Today, I feel awful and sound worse, so I'm really glad I'm at home and not "sharing" this with anybody. I'll get my supper brought in again today.
Joy, that sounds like a wonderful party with your family and friends. We had a surprise luncheon party at a hotel private room for my mom when she was 90. I think it was the first and last time the whole family was at one place at one time. My brother's family is in FL, we were in IN and now SC and the grands are all over. It's hard to get just my side of the family together at one time. Thanksgiving was one of those special times. We hired a photographer to take pics at Mom's party and are gift to her was a large framed one of the whole group. I hope they did something similar for you. If not, tell them it is a must for your 91st!
Darlene, glad you asked about the lights. Jane, they are cute and I might buy some too. On QVC they have shown them in clear glass vases with ornaments, etc. However they didn't call them rice lights. Not sure what they called them.
Sue, I didn't have any eggs yesterday, so had to pick up some today for my pumpkin pie. I did get the mince made though and John helped! So I need to go in and make that soon.
Mary, I'm so sorry I sent my cold to you via the internet. It was a lousy thing for me to do at Christmas! :) I'm sure everyone appreciates your staying to yourself while you're sick, but such a shame you can't go to Margaret's. Take good care of yourself. Try some Coldeez lozenges. I think I am finally over mine.
We had a nice SS and church service. I've got the 2nd load of laundry in. Tomorrow is John's eye appt in Matthews. Not sure if we will go to Christmas Eve services or not. I can't remember the last time we missed one, but I will have to do the driving tomorrow and not sure I'll be up for going out again later.
Wishing blessings on all of you for the coming days. Sharon
Marlyin...sorry to hear about ur heart episode...I agree with Mary...take care of ur self Darlene
I was told I could make the trip and it will be good for me to get away for a couple of days. It all depends on how I feel in the morning. I do have all the gifts already packed in the car. But I can always take them back out if I don't think I should be making the trip.
I called up for my supper this evening, and could just barely make myself understood. Almost total laryngitis!!! Wonder what tomorrow will bring.
Good morning, Buddies. It's chilly here this morning, but no wet or white stuff outside, so it's going to be a pleasant day. I need to wrap some Christmas gifts and do a little pre-Christmas dinner prep. Tim is making the entrée and some side dishes and I'm making a blueberry pie. I am going to church at 5:00 for our Christmas Eve service. Bonney will pick up Jean and then me. It will only last about 45 minutes, but is very nice and I'll enjoy it. I'm getting out my red quilted coat that one of Bill's students gave him several years ago for Dawn, but it is too large for her and she sent it on to me.
I want to make some cheesy pecan balls today, too. So lots to get done before 5:00!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and an early Merry Christmas!
Sue
Marilyn, somehow I missed commenting on your scary heart event. I do hope it is all stabilized now and that you can make the trip, but it does sound a little risky. Big HUGS and prayers for a safe trip and a happy Christmas.
Mary, you must really have a bad infection. I presume you have tried tea with lemon and honey? It might be a good idea to go to an urgent care to see if they can do anything for you. Not the gift you were expecting! HUGS!
Sue, enjoy Christmas Eve services. We are skipping this year, I think. I did my pumpkin pie yesterday and the mince pie the day before.
John had his appt with the eye dr this AM and we had no problems finding it. It only took 35 minutes to ddrive there. I had thought it would take an hour! All was well and he has an appt 1/9 to be tested for new glasses, so he should get them in 3 weeks from now. He can't wait.
I really don't have much to do today other than dinner. Have a wonderful day! Sharon
Marilyn...hope you're up to the trip...as long as there won't be a lot of "drama" at Gilbert's. Drama you don't need now!
Mary...take care of yourself...glad they're bringing you your meals!
Sue...your pie sounds delicious.
Sharon ...glad the trip was easy and John's eyes are good.
Jeanne...ouch on the eye issues...glad you could see your eye doc.
Darlene and Joy...hope you're both having a good Christmas Eve.
We've talked to various family members this morning, made a run to WalMart, and took a short walk.
Nothing else planned for the day.
Jane
We had planed to meet our two sons & their wives for lunch on Christmas Day at a casino but one son has to work & the other called today & said he had a scratchy throat & cough & didn't want to give it to us . So Norm & I will go alone & afterward play a few slot machines . Our daughter lives in Washington state & another son lives in the bay area . Daughter's husband works in a casino & will be working on Christmas at double time !! She may go to the casino with a neighbor & play for awhile , her husband is encouraging her to go have fun .
MERRY CHRISTMAS, BUDDIES!!
alpiner, have a good time. I'm sidelined with a cold, too - and keeping myself away from others. But feeling some better today (day 5) after a shower and clean sweats.
Merry Christmas everyone...Darlene
Good morning, Buddies and a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all. I've had breakfast and cleaned that up, but still need to get dressed and ready for Tim and Kris. I think they'll probably come over about 10:30 or 11:00. Tim is bringing most of the dinner and will probably use my ovens. He looked them over the other day and decided they will be adequate. I've made a blueberry pie and set the table with my Christmas china so except for getting dressed and making things tidy, I'm ready for our celebration.
Mary and Marilyn, I hope you're both feeling better today--and Marilyn if you do drive to visit your Children, take care. I imagine traffic will be heavy today.
Nothing is worse than having a bad cold and/or infection during the Christmas holiday. I see that Mary is planning to stay away from other folks at her residence but Marilyn is hoping to feel well enough to travel. Take care, both of you.
Jane, Darlene, Alpiner, Mary, and whoever is looking in--a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Sue
We had lots of fun watching Bunny this morning. We always wrap one of her old toys in tissue paper with a piece of deli turkey inside. As soon as the tree goes up every years she is under it trying to sniff out HER gift. Of course we don't put it under until Christmas morning. She gets so excited and noses out her gift and tears into it until she gets her turkey! She's the kid in our house.
John got me some bird stuff and some Estee Lauder cologne set. I always get him a pair of PJ's in memory of Mom, because that's what she always got him in her later years. His hearing aids and trip are his real gifts.
We've heard from all 3 kids and will call John's sisters soon.
Mary, I'm glad you're feeling a little better and I hope it disappears soon. A shower always feels good after being sick a while.
Alpiner. Hope you have fun at the casino.
Thank you, Darlene, and the same to you and yours. You're so lucky to be with your family. Ours is so dispersed, it just isn't possible.
Jane, enjoy your sunny Christmas. Melanie said she was going to take a walk and play pickle ball! They are enjoying being in FL.
Sue, enjoy your dinner with Tim & Kris. It sounds like you've made it special.
We're having dinner about 5 or 5:30--filet mignon, mashed potatoes, broccoli and pie of course. Nothing to difficult or fancy to fix since it's just us. I've also done a load of laundry. That is no respecter of holidays.
Have a wonderful day, Buddies!
Merry Christmas, Every Buddie.
We went to church this morning...it was decorated beautifully with different size Christmas trees with fairy/rice lights along the back of the altar. It was bilingual which is different for me. My Spanish is virtually nonexistent, and even with the words projected on the screen, it's lost on me.
Then back to the condo and Ray cooked his prime rib while I had my ham. We're having a quiet afternoon with music from the music channel on the Tv.
I think Ray's got bronchitis now...he's so short of breath. I hope we can get into the clinic tomorrow...he canceled golf tomorrow when we saw his golfing partner and wife right behind us at church. I have to have another blood test, too, for my rheumatologist, so I'm hoping we can do both in one clinic visit.
Always SOMETHING, isn't it!!
I hope everyone's day is peaceful and enjoyable.
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. I hope you were able to get Ray to the doctor and he is feeling better today.
We did have a peaceful day yesterday. Tim and Kris came over about 11:00 with food ready to go into the oven and we had a glass of wine while opening gifts. Tim outdid himself as usual with lots of yummy food and I have leftovers here for several days at least. Jon, Stacie, Alex, and Nic called later in the afternoon, so that was fun, too. Bill also called from his hunting trip. He'll go home on the day before New Years Eve and they'll open their gifts that evening. I need to put the gifts away and start un-decorating the Christmas tree. That shouldn't take long as I didn't put a lot that I have on it, just family favorites for the most part.
It's cool here again this morning and I hope to get the leaves off my deck and the back yard. I'll tote them down to my leaf pile, which I really should turn over before taking the leaves down there!
I also have a large bowl of cookie dough which I didn't finish baking, so hope to get those cookies made sometime today or tomorrow. I have several books calling my name, too!
Sue
Cloudy day here, but rain has stopped. Trying to get a doc appt is frustrating. He'd called MOnday morning and answering service took the call. She said they'd call us. Nope. They were closed, but answering service didn't know that. He called again this morning...office to open at 8:00 but no answer...answering service again. "They'll call you." I had to have blood work done for my rheumatology thing, so he asked at the office and got an appt for 3:15. Our "Iowa ARNP" isn't there anymore, and they have a new system, so lots of paperwork to fill out. 😜. At least we can do that part here, and I keep a printed list of meds and procedures he's had so can just attach that.
Nothing else much going on. We stopped on way back to island so he could get a haircut and beard trim. He's found a guy here who does a good job.
Jane
Jane, glad you got an appt for Ray. Good thinking bringing his records with you. I hope you enjoyed the Christmas service even if it was bi-lingual. I went to a service in Notre Dame Cathedral and found that even though I was fluent in French, the service was in an older version of French--kind of like King James English--and I had trouble understanding all of it. Of course, it was a Catholic service too & I'm Methodist, so that added to the difficulty.
Sunny and 55 here today, so I got my new birdbath, water wiggler, and finch feeder up. Hope to see some activity soon. The bluebirds were there earlier this AM. No real plans for the day. Just read and relax.
Sue, I hope you get your leaves and cookies taken care of and can answer the call of the books. :D Glad you had a good Christmas.
Hi to everyone. Hope you all had a good day yesterday and are relaxing today. Sharon
We went to the casino , just the two of us . Got a call from son they wouldn't be meeting us , he had a scratchy throat . After lunch I played the slots for a bit . I put in $10 , played
, played several machines & checked out with $22.97 . It rained here yesterday , got about 1/2 an inch . There was a bit of snow in our local mountains . Today its blue sky & sunny .
I must have been a "good little girl" this year because Santa was very good to
me. Lots of presents, lots of food shared by my family and me, and lots of company stopping in. Memories,Memories!!!!!!
Louisiana Joy
Share your Christmas joys with us.
Joy
Sharon...I'm seeing more birds out looking for food...what is a water wiggles you mentioned? Darlene
alpiner, congrats on winning some at the machines. I hope your son doesn't have the same cold I do - it's a nasty one.
Darlene, I wish I could put my feeders out again. I've just had too much trouble with the squirrels - and just don't want to feed them.
I guess I am feeling some better. I went up to lunch today - just had a bowl of chili and some grapes, but at least I got out. It really wiped me out, though. I just fixed myself a sandwich in my apartment for supper. Margaret and Kate are coming over for a little while tomorrow for a belated Christmas visit. I have to get out on Friday - getting a haircut, picking up an order from Walmart, and going to the hospital for my pretesting. That should really test my stamina.
Glad to hear everybody had a good holiday.
Good morning, Buddies. Yesterday I spent a lot of time taking all the ornaments off my Christmas tree and wrapping and packing them in the boxes for storage in the attic. I cleaned off the mantle in my den as I put the ornaments (Santa Claus, small wooden characters, etc) back into my storage container. I will break the tree into parts and put it back into its box, too. I'm hoping Tim will have time tomorrow to take the ornament box up to the attic for me. If not tomorrow, perhaps next week. I can store the boxes in my spare bedroom until he has time to do that.
I still have a VERY large bowl of cookie dough that I need to bake--and hope to get that done today, too. I also have a small plate of pimento cheese balls that I made to give to Tim and Kris on Christmas Day, but forgot to give them when they were leaving. It had been pushed to the back of the fridge and I didn't remember that it was there!
Mary, I'm glad you were feeling "some" better yesterday, but hope that today you are feeling WAY better! Take it easy and find something fun to read today.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Alpiner, I'm glad you won a little Christmas cash! Sorry your son is sick and couldn't join you.
Joy, your truly do sound joyous about your Christmas. I'm so glad it was so nice for you. I'm afraid ours was very quiet. We exchanged a few small gifts, talked to the kids on the phone, and had a nice dinner. I think John was happiest with the mince pie I made for him.
Darlene, a water wiggler is a mechanical device that you put in the bird bath and it causes the water to move. It attracts more birds and also prevents mosquitoes hatching. Mine is solar, so I don't have to worry about batteries, but the battery ones are a little cheaper. Wild Birds Unlimited carries them, but I'm sure they are available on line as well.
Sue, I can't believe you have your ornaments all packed away and the tree ready to take down! You usually do it much later. We do ours on New Years Day.
I'm going to the grocery in a bit. I hope to beat the rain coming in later this afternoon and tomorrow. It's very overcast and in the low 40's! Brrr. I came south for the sun, but this year, we haven't had much since October.
I also stripped our bed and have the sheets in the wash. My cleaning girl usually changes them, but she is out of town and won't be here for another 10 days!
Mary, I'm glad you're a little better. I hope you've turned the corner now. I know you'll be glad to see the girls.
Hey, Jane, where are you? Out soaking up the sun? Hope Ray got some help at the doctor yesterday.
Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
I have a great trips both ways and good realaning time with family. Returned home about 3 yesterday. The traffic going nsouth and the return trip north was very little. It is a beautiful relaxing drive along the ocean most of the way, part of it through the redwoods, very beautiful trip both ways.
Marilyn, so glad you got there and back without stress and had a nice time with the family. I was worried about you, but I guess your doctor knew best. The relaxation was probably your best medicine. How did K and the caretaker get by? Okay, I guess, or you would have mentioned it. Sharon
Joy, great you had such fun times with your birthday AND Christmas.
Sharon, I'd love to have some of that mincemeat pie, too. It's my favorite, and was always John's.
His birthday was 29 November, and he always got a mincemeat pie instead of a cake.
Marilyn, hooray for such great and much-needed "ME" for your Christmas present.
Sue, congrats on getting your decorations put away (almost).
Overcast and rainy here, too. Margaret and Kate left about an hour ago - hope they get home before getting into too much rain. It's supposed to be here mostly during the night-time hours. I hope so anyway. I'm due to go to the hospital tomorrow for my pretesting. I talked to somebody on the phone this afternoon for insurance information, and he didn't seem concerned about how I sounded (still with some hoarseness). They brought me turkey/dressing/gravy and other left-overs from their dinner (YUM) and a few presents. Matt and Claire (grandkids) had gotten me a present - a lovely yarn bowl (a bowl with a decorative slot to feed your yarn while knitting. I've looked at a lot of them, but have never had one, and I'm really tickled about this.
Happy Holiday weekend to all the Buddies!
(I thought I just posted this and it showed up in the ShoutBox - don't know how that happened.)
Mary...take care of that cold...it can turn bad quickly as we found out.
I read all the comments, but I'm too tired to respond to everyone.
It's been a stressful day. The Nurse Practitioner Ray saw said we needed to go up to Harlingen for X-rays and he expected them to keep Ray maybe 2 days and withdraw the fluid in his left lung.
That's what today was about...xrays, IVs, ct scan, two different ekgs, a visit from a cardiologist who said not his heart, and a pulmonologist who will withdraw the fluid tomorrow.
I'm beyond tired tonight. I had to drive back to the Island to get his actual Med
bottles...the list with doses, etc wasn't good enough. First time that's happened to us.
Tonight and tomorrow night I'm in a motel near the hospital.
I may not be able to post for a day or two but I will as soon as I can.
Jane
So sorry, jane. I know from first-hand experience how hard that is for both of you.
Check in when you can.
Jane Sorry to hear this about Ray's health. I hope all goes well for both of you.
All is well here, the roofers have started the roof, It is sure about time. I have moved the car out to the street so they can put their trailer in the drive backed right up to the house. The already have the tar paper on the garage.
When the caregiver gets here today I should go to the gym for a mini workout, just bicycle, rowing machine, and treadmil, I will work in the other machines as ai go on different days. I don't want to over do myself. However, I could sure use a good massage, I have some tight muscles in my back and shoulders. I also need to do a bit of shopping while she is here and go to the bank.
Jane, I'm so sorry to hear about Ray's health problems. Prayers going out for you both. Keep us in the loop.
Marilyn, so glad to hear the roofers are there. Good for you going to exercise! I should but probably won't today. Maybe tomorrow.
I just got back from the dermatologist. She said I was all clear except for a couple bumps on my chin that she froze. Lots of traffic to and from. Nothing scheduled next week.
Mary, when is your surgery? If you told us, I've forgotten.
Have a nice weekend. Sharon
Marilyn, glad the work on the house is getting done - and that you're getting out. I hope you get that massage!
Marilyn, my surgery is next Thursday, 3 January. I went to day for the pre-admission/lab stuff, but I won't know the time until the day before. This was my first time "out" since I got this cold. I did okay, but it surely wore me out. Plus I'm already feeling the effects of having to stop the NSAIDs.
After getting around 3" of rain since last night, the sun is actually out (about 2 hours before sunset). But it won't last - rain to start again on Sunday and be off and on all week long.
Welcome to winter in Tennessee.
Good Morning Buddies. I am feeling pretty good this morning after a great night of sleep. I am breathing much better too. So I hope that my eye surgery will stay on schedule. The Nsaids were to be stopped 10 days prior however, in the ambulance they gave me 4 baby aspirins,.when I got home from CA. I took two Aleve because my back was hurting, then yesterday without even thinking about it I took a baby aspirin. I will have to tell the Dr about that. I have a follow up appointment with my regular Dr Monday because she wants to check me out after the A fib episode last Friday.
Keith is doing much better as long as he remembers to pick up his wound vac and carry it with him. The wound is getting smaller every time I see it. It is healing wonderfully.
Good morning, Buddies. It's not raining here this morning (Hurray!) but looks like it could at any minute. I have lots of leaves down all over the lawn and really should go out and rake at least some of them up. Unfortunately that is not my favorite job--and I'll probably spend the day procrastinating! I'm in the midst of a book and will try to finish it today. Auburn played a great game yesterday and won by a large margin over Perdue which was a big surprise after a disappointing football season. I haven't checked this morning's paper for the games playing today.
Marilyn, I'm glad you're feeling better and I also hope your eye surgery stays on schedule. I hope the doctor is OK with the baby aspirin yesterday. I am glad to hear that Keith is better and the wound is healing so well. Keep us posted on both of you.
Mary, I hope you can shake off the cold before the upcoming surgery. We had rain here yesterday, too, and expect more this week. I am pretty tired of being inside while the rain pours down! Although I do have library books to read and gift books from Tim and Kris when I finish the library books. I hope your eye surgery stays on schedule and all goes well. Will one of the girls be able to stay with you a night or two?
Sharon, it sounds like you'll have a quiet week for once. I hope you'll take it easy and enjoy your rest! Woo Hoo on the good report from the dermatologist.
Jane, if you're able to look in this morning, I want you know that I am keeping my fingers crossed and praying for a good outcome from the tests and possible treatment. Having a husband in distress is anxiety plus! Try to get as much rest as you can--although I know from experience with Bob's illness, it's probably the hardest thing you have to face now.
Have a nice weekend, Every Buddy.
Sue
Mary, I'm glad you got your preop-surgery stuff done even if it tired you. I'm with you on all the rain. We have the same forecast although it is fairly nice today. Hang in there and we'll be thinking about both you and Marilyn on the 3rd!
Jane, I hope Ray got through his procedure okay and is doing better. Thinking about you both.
Sue, I wonder if the HOA will blow our leaves again this winter. They did a wonderful job a couple weeks ago, but with all the rain, we have lots more down. My son wasn't as happy with the Auburn/PU game as you were. They were crying crocodile tears! :D
Good morning everyone...hope everyone is doing ok...Jane prayers for your hubby...and others that need a healing touch...my kids all went home yesterday...sure hated to see them leave...the house is so quite..I had a wonderful Christmas...My kids are so good to me and I am so blessed...well better finish my coffee and get ready for church...Happy New Year to all my buddies Darlene
We're back from church. No SS and only 1 service today. Sang lots of requested Christmas hymns/carols. I've eaten and put a load in the washer. Going to have spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. Frozen meatballs,so not much effort. I didn't get to sleep till after 3:00 this AM, so it was a major effort to make it to church.
I hope Ray is better. I had hoped to hear something from Jane today.
Darlene, I'm sure the house is quiet today, but sometimes that's a good thing.
Our rain has temporarily stopped. It was just a light drizzle this AM, just enough to need the ws wipers.
All for now. Maybe I'll check back later. Sharon
Long day and a bronchoscope done...biopsies taken the pulmonologist told me...but won't have results for about a week with the holiday, etc. Our niece is coming down tomorrow to be with us. Her husband and sons are coming Jan. 9-13 as we had planned. He's still got the chest tube, is hooked up to IVs after the anesthetic (sp?) for the procdure and on oxygen.
Nasty day here...cold, rainy, and wind. Brrrrr...
jane
jane, are you staying at your condo? or at an apartment near the hospital (McA??) So glad your niece is going to be there with you.
Good morning, Buddies. It's another dreary day here in Auburn and we might get more rain today. I'm caught up on laundry and won't work outside except for cleaning up the leaves on my back porch deck. I am reading another Dewey Lambdin Naval novel and will probably spend most of the day doing that. I need to run my dish washer as I have very few dishes left that are clean! I don't know if Tim will be over this morning--I have the feeling that he and Kris had a late night last night! I have all the ornament boxes ready to go back into the attic if he has time to put them up there.
Jane, I hope that Ray is showing improvement today and will soon be home with you. I am glad your niece is coming today to be with you. Thoughts and prayers for good results for Ray.
Sharon, our church service yesterday was also lessons and carols. Our female co-pastor moderated, but the service was primarily familiar carols. Afterwards my usual ride home (Alice's son) had to take a brother-in-law to Atlanta to catch a flight home, so I had to go to Burger King with the others who go there every Sunday. I had a cheeseburger and a cup of coffee and was glad to get home after that.
Marilyn, I hope you're feeling better this morning. Any news on the A-Fib? Could it be related to stress from the holidays and worry over Keith? Take care of yourself and keep us posted.
Darlene, what fun to have your kids there for Christmas! Tim and Kris brought the makings for Christmas dinner and Tim put everything in the oven while we opened gifts. Bill called me from his hunting trip and Jon/Stacie/Alex and Nic had called on Christmas Eve. It was a nice day here.
Mary, we've had way too much rain, too. Sort of like Noah and the flood! The first winter after I moved up here (Bob had died 2 years prior to that) it snowed on Christmas Eve. When I took Stubby out for his morning walk, every house in my neighborhood had a tiny snow man less that 10" high in their front yard. I had to laugh after all the snow during our 2 tours of duty at Brunswick, Maine. We always got it in drifts up to 4 feet deep! I was so glad when Bill and Tim were able to help with the shoveling because the squadron always left town during the big storms!
Not much else to report this morning. I'm planning a quiet day reading. I have several favorites from the library waiting, plus new ones I received for Christmas from Tim and Kris. I'm hoping the trash men came back later to pick up my Christmas stuff in the large can. They did get the papers and plastic bottles early this morning. I see that they will not be working tomorrow. We get an annual month by month schedule every January.
Happy New Year, Every Buddy. Alpiner and Joy and whoever else I've missed today I hope you've had a lovely holiday, too!
Sue
Jane, what a holiday season this has been for you and Ray. I do hope the tests come back good. Is he still in the hospital? I presume he is, but will he have to wait the week for the results while in the hospital? I, too, am wondering where you are staying and happy that your niece is coming to be with you. You need the support of family when a loved one is sick. Sending HUGS and PRAYERS!
It's gray, drippy, and chilly here too. We've had about 18" over normal! I never heard of such a thing except in a hurricane. We've had 2 of those but only about 5" from them.
Sue, enjoy your books today. I plan to also. Tomorrow, I'm cooking corned beef & cabbage (no black-eyed peas for this northern girl). We also plan to take all the decorations down tomorrow and get them packed away. Somehow, they look really extraneous after NY's Day to me even though I know a lot of people wait till Epiphany.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE BUDDIES!!
Sharon
Happy New Year, Buddies!
Nothing going on around here. Gray skies, waiting for the rain to start. We, too, are way over our average annual rainfall this year. I hope folks don't have too much trouble getting home from their late-night parties tonight.
I'm on count-down to my surgery on Thursday. I stopped all the supplements, aspirin, and NSAIDs last week (and am definitely feeling that in my bones). Today I had my mani/pedi and had all the polish removed. I guess it's good to let the nails "breathe" for a while in any case. Kate will come in on Wednesday to take me to the hospital and see that I'm okay afterward.
We're having beans, greens, and cornbread for supper tonight (favorites around here), so I guess that will count for our traditional New Year's meal.
jane, you and Ray are always in our thoughts. As are Marilyn and Keith.
OK, Buddies - keep the merry-making sane and sober tonight. ;D
Mary what are you having done? I must have missed that somewhere along the line.
I went to the Dr this morning. She gave me the results of the Echo. I hve an enlarged heart, probably due to having been a smoker for 50 years. She said I've most likely had Afib for years and didn't know it.She is putting me on Elo
Hi everyone...Jane..hope Ray is feeling better..is he still in hospital? Marlyin glad you were able to go on your trip..hope you are also feeling better ..what is Elo the Dr put you on?..I just finished reading Trump Prophecies...it was a good read.......Hi to all looking in....Darlene
New years will be a quiet on for me. It is just to cold and rainy here. Will try to stay up until midnight just to be able to say Goodbye to 2018. Many people have had a bad year. Storms, fires. just about everything. Country seems to be depressed with things going one.
We can just hope to see changes in the New year.
Will try a happy note.
Just in case the lines are busy
Just in case I'm drunk and dizzy
Just in case you presume I've forgot
I ensure you dears I really have not
I send you all my love and cheer
and all the best for the coming year!🤩
YES! Happy New Year to all! Health and Peace above all!
Good morning, Buddies. I did stay up late (after midnight) watching a Hallmark movie and drank a glass of wine--so I guess you could say I celebrated the new year. This morning I'm moving slowly--and don't have plans for the day except reading. Tim came over yesterday and opened the attic and put the ornament boxes up there for me, so I'm officially finished with Christmas 2018! My young neighbor next door helped me box up my unadorned Christmas tree and put it in the utility room, so that is finished for another year.
If it doesn't rain today, I'll try to get more leaves raked up and down to the leaf pile but that can wait if I finish reading one of my Dewey Lambdin library books. I have the hero working in the far and icy northern waters near Russia.
I hope you had a nice New Years eve and that 2019 will be a great one of Every Buddy.
Jane, thoughts and prayers for you and Ray. I'm hoping today has brought improvement and he'll be able to come home soon. I'm glad your niece is there with you.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
:) That goes for the same (hoping 2019 turns out better that 2018)
I hope all are healthy and happy in 2019.
Joy in Baton Rouge
I had my follow up appointment with my dr. yesterday, she gave me the results of the Echo of my heart, She said I have an enlarged heart probably due to having me a 50 year smoker, I quit in 2003. She said I've most likely had AFIB for many years and didn't know it. In retrospect, yes I do believe I did as I can remember instances of the irregular heart beat.So now she has me on two blood pressure pills. Metoprolol and Amlodipine, she also put me on Eliquis blood thinner. I go see her again in a month. when I called to find out how much the latter cost I was in shock, $180 for 30 pills.(that was my co-pay) So I applied directly to the manufacturer for patient assistance. I will hear from them later.The dr. gave me enough samples to last for a month.
Marilyn, I'm sorry you are having some health difficulties. I've been dealing with A-Fib for about 3 years now. I am taking that outrageously expensive Eliquis, also, and it puts me in the Donut Hole (coverage gap) with my prescription insurance every year. I've tried to get my cardiologist to substitute or, at least, to reduce dosage but he won't do it. Says I need it. I also take Metoprolol even though I've never had a blood pressure problem. Thank goodness, I don't have to take a second one as you do.
Glad everyone is up and at 'em ready for this new year of 2019! I am wishing for a good one as well. Last year wasn't bad, but I'm hoping this one will be better. Of course, I turn 80 in October and that scares me! Hope I can do as well as Joy and continue to 90!
Marilyn, if you can't get help from the pharm company, you might try pricing the Canadian Co, Phoenix Pharmacy. If you are interested, I can give you the phone # and address as John has gotten his Glaucoma meds there for less thaN half price. They work too. I don't know if it would help you when you have MC D though. John has no RX insurance. Anyway, taking the med is better than having a stroke! I had an enlarged heart and V-fib and they gave me Coreg and Warfarin. I am still on Coreg and it keeps my heart pumping and the two reduced my heart size and pumping action bacck to normal. I don't have to take the blood thinner though. Eliquis does seem to be the drug of choice for A-fib.
John and I have boxed up all our decorations except the tree which we will do shortly. Working together, it only takes us about an hour to do the tree. I have corned beef, potatoes & carrots in the crock pot and will add cabbage later.
Jeanne, I like your little poem.
We had a quiet NY's eve too. Both of us read until about 11:30 and then we had some Brie cheese and crackers and watched all the NY"S Eve programs including watching the ball drop. Can any of you imagine standing for 6 or 8 hrs in the rain in Times Square to watch it drop and not being able to go to a restroom or anything?!! Not on my bucket list! Just glad everyone was safe.
Mary, the Christmas dinner the girls brought you sounded great. I know you enjoyed it. Hope you are feeling okay and ready for the surgery on Thursday.
Hi to Bubbles, Phyllis, Jane, Ginny Ann, Darlene, and anyone else I've missed. HNY! Sharon
Phyllis you should apply directly to the manufacturer you can get it at no cost.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I am still not dressed and need to get into the shower to shampoo and clean myself up, but am having a slow morning. I have finished breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but want to get in the shower soon. I stayed up later than usual to watch another Hallmark movie--I enjoy "Happy" endings! I'm also reading a thriller mystery and almost finished with it. I am going to push myself to get my back door deck cleaned off, too. If I don't get those wet leaves off, I'll be replacing some of the deck!
Phyllis, I have a pacemaker now and must take Donepezil which is a generic for Aricept daily. Other than that medication, I only take vitamins and an iron supplement. I had no idea my heart was having problems until one day 2 years ago I was playing bridge and blacked out as we were totaling up the scores. My partner sitting opposite me is a retired nurse and realized I had zoned out. My friend who was the hostess called my son who came over to my house and asked me what was wrong. I began mumbling because I was having another episode--he took me to the emergency room at the hospital--they sent me to the 7th floor, the cardiologist came into the room next morning about 7:00 a.m. with a young man pushing a gurney--he told me to get up on the gurney and he'd meet me in the operating room. I was given a sedative, I got on the gurney--and that was the last thing I knew until I woke up with the pacemaker! I had an appointment with the cardiologist recently and he said my heart had skipped a beat or two twice during the past year--I didn't realize they kept track of such things! I'm still able to take care of my home--I've been a widow since 2002, but have a cleaning service every 2 weeks for the heavy stuff.
Sharon, I'd taken all the ornaments off my tree several days ago and my young neighbor came over and took it apart for me and put it into its box and into my utility room. I had the ornament boxes in my spare bedroom and when Tim came over yesterday, he put them all back into the attic for me--so I'm happy to have that finished for (hopefully) another year.
Mary, I am praying for a good outcome for your surgery tomorrow. I'm sure you'll be feeling much better soon. Can one of your girls post for you if you're not feeling up to it? Good luck and big hugs for a speedy recovery!
Jane, I hope that Ray is doing well this morning and will soon be able to come back to your condo. It's great that your niece was able to come visit while he is in the hospital. I know she is a great comfort to you. Keep us posted.
Hello to Marilyn, Darlene, Joy, and whoever is looking in this morning. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
This doesn't copy good but I like the sentiment of it.
As I step into
Another year
I think of those
No longer here
I'll miss their smiles
I'll miss those laughs
The fun we had
In years gone past
But I reserve
Within my heart
A place for them
While we're apart
My love for them
Will always thrive
My memories
Keep them alive
So as I take
Another step
I'll dry the tears
That I have wept
Embrace the year
Endure its tests
And live the life
That I've been blessed
Very nice, Jeanne. Did you write it? Those are sentiments we all have at our ages.
It is 2 AM and I'm still awake! :tickedoff: And my cold is back--or allergy or post nasal drip. Definitely dripping and a mild sore throat. Not a good way to start the NY!
I went to the grocery today, this time to Publix. I have been so unhappy with HT lately. Publix had everything I wanted, but the cashier and carry out girl acted like they had been sucking sour lemons! The store is huge too and not as convenient as HT, but think I will go there most of the time unless HT changes back. I also dropped books at the library and renewed my Dan Brown book called ORIGINS. I hadn't even started it and it is so thick, I'll never get through it before it is due.
I also finally made my reservations for my trip to Tampa while John is gone to NZ. My dil, Lori, and I were all able to get flights that got in at the same time! Can you imagine. Lori from Chicago and Traecy from St. Louis. She actually had to fly to CLT en route, so I got the same flight and we even got seats together. I also have the shuttle scheduled to take me to and from the airport and also to pick John up at 11:30 PM when he gets back, so that I don't have to be out on the road at that time of night. Now I need to schedule a dog sitter. I called one here in Sun City, but she wasn't home, maybe out of town. I hate to take her 20 miles to the kennel we use. But it's an option.
No other news here. Thinking of Mary and Marilyn and their surgeries tomorrow.
Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I need to get into the shower shortly. I have bridge today at 12:30. Also need to call Olyne to see if she can pick me up on her way to Terri's. She had her grandson, his wife, and the 2 little girls visiting yesterday. Olyne and her late husband helped to raise Stuart when his mother left him and his father (Olyne's son who is now deceased). They are still using my old high chair for the youngest grandchild when they are visiting.
I hope Every Buddy had a Nice New Year's Eve and that all of 2019 is a fantastic year for Every Buddy. Jane, special thoughts/prayers for Ray and you. I hope he'll be able to come home soon.
Sue
Jane and Ray, Mary, and Marilyn are all in my prayers today. I hope it is a good day for all. I'm concerned that we haven't heard from Jane.
My cold is worse today. Of course, being up half the night didn't help it. I'm not planning to do anything today.
John just left to take one of his bridge partners out to lunch. She called last night all upset because a former longtime boyfriend passed away. She had broken up with him 2 or 3 years ago because of his alcoholism, but she's still upset about his death. A neighbor found him. Not sure whether he had a stroke or what.
Sue, have a good game today. Hi to all. Sharon
home from surgery. all went well. can't do much with one hand. only ace bandage, off tomorrow. very happy with doc and hospital care. kate here until tomorrow. hope ok with marilyn. sorry about cold, sharon.
Mary...glad the surgery went well. P
Hi, Ladies, thanks for thinking of us. It's been a stressful time, as those of you who've been through these medical crises know.
Ray was finally released on late Tuesday, New Year's Day. Yesterday and today our niece has been calling all those we're to have follow up appts with...oncologist tomorrow and local Nurse Practitioner who sent Ray up to the hospital. And I hope he can redo the dressing from the chest tube. Trying to get an appt with the pulmonologist we were suppose to see within a week has been a joke. The office people say they don't have his schedule, so can't give us an appt. Patricia has called them 4 times in 2 days...and spoke to Office Mgr who finally gave her an appt for the 11th, but doesn't know if the Dr. Will be in that day. Incredible!
We don't know what we're facing until we get the lab reports tomorrow.
Ray's been walking the halls here to build up his stamina. 6 days in bed is hard on his stamina. He couldn't walk in the hospital because of the chest tube and oxygen.
I'll be back when I can. We're here at our condo on SPI. I stayed in a local motel in Harlingen while Ray was in the hospital, before our niece came.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Jane
love and hugs, jane
Hi buddies, eye surgery went well, not shield on at this time just for the first 24 hrs. can't wait for all the fuzziness to leave so I can see how ell it worked for distance.
Glad you had good results, too, Marilyn. Kate took my ace bandage off today before she left. Just a light gauze wrap on now, and will take that off tomorrow. Steri-strips will drop off in a week or so. No restrictions. And as of now, no pain - just being careful not to put too much pressure on that hand. But, HOORAY, I can type. Love everything about having this procedure - so far.
Good morning, Buddies. I'm dressed, cleaned up the kitchen, and ready to go to the library and Kroger when Tim gets here, then out to lunch, hopefully Kris will be able to meet us, too. She has her own business and may be out on a job this morning.
I've started reading some of the books I received for Christmas. Kris gave me 5 small paperbacks and I've enjoyed what I've started.
Tim just rang my doorbell, so I'll get back here later.
Sue
Jane, so glad Ray is out of the hospital. I hope all the tests and appts are good ones. Oncologist sounds scary. Can't believe the pulmonologist's situation with appts. Is there a different one he can go to? HUGS & PRayers for you both. Glad your niece is there.
Mary, Wow! The surgery must have been a lot simpler than I would have imagined. How great that you'r down to a gauze bandage and no restrictions or pain. Way to go!!
Marilyn, glad to hear the 2nd eye went well too. I hope your vision clears up soon. Do you have some cheaters to wear when needed?
I'm feeling really lousy still. This is so unusual for me to have so many colds. John suggested that maybe my cpap is contaminated, so I've washed it and its parts and rinsed with vinegar and then water. I guess maybe I haven't cleaned it often enough. Now, the # that was on the machine is wrong.
John is going to have to help me make some meat loaves in a bit as I don't want to contaminate it and the meat is going to spoil if I don't get it made up today. Not what I want to do.
Hi to all. Hope the NY is starting out better for most of you. Sharon
Mary...so glad your surgery and recovery are going well.
Marilyn...same good news on your eyes!
Sharon...hope cleaning the c-pap stops all these colds you've been having.
Hi also to Darlene, Sue, Joy, Jeanne, Marilyn, Phyllis, Bubble
I hate to load you all down with the medical stuff, so I'll be brief. His cancer is small...3 cm...1"...and on the lining of the left lung. It is the most common and most treatable type. No surgery needed, no radiation, and they are doing molecular profiling to get the right combo of drugs. Oncologist is a wonderful man...says the advances in treating this kind has been in leaps and bounds in the last 3 years and he seems on top of it all. He says the immunotherapy will not make him as sick as this stuff did in the past and the drugs will target the molecular makeup of the nodule. We were greatly relieved when we left the Cancer Center. He knows we're "winter Texans" and he'll hook us up with docs at home when we leave here. We go back on the 17th and 18th for more tests, etc.
So...that's been my life here since Christmas. Patricia being here for a week has been a Blessing.
Take care of yourselves,EveryOne!
Another doc appt that's a followup on Monday with the NP who sent us to Harlingen initially for the xrays, etc.
More family arrives on Wednesday, so I'll be in and out as I can.
Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts, prayers, our LIGHT.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. Jane, I'm glad to hear that Ray's cancer is small and treatable. I know how scary it is to get that cancer notification--and you are fortunate to have found a doctor who is a fantastic oncologist and will also send information to your doctors at home which will be most helpful when you go home. Thoughts and prayers for both of you. Keep us posted!
Sharon, I'm sorry you're still not feeling great. I hope John's suggestion about the C-pap machine will help. Also hope the meat loaf making (I'm assuming some will go into the freezer!) goes well.
Mary, I'm glad your procedure went well and you're having no pain following the procedure. I know you're happy to have that behind you now. And woo hoo on being able to type!
Hello to all the other Buddies looking in. It's chilly here today, but sunny, so I'd like to get the leaves cleaned off my deck out back. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, isn't it great to see that bright light in the sky!!!
jane, that's wonderful news. There is such good medical service in The Valley! I felt that way, too, in Calgary at the university hospital.
Another quiet weekend here. For a change, I do have a preference in a football game. My new grandson-in-law-to-be is a Clemson graduate. So, GO TIGERS!!
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Hi everyone....Marlyin and Mary...glad your surgery/procedure went well..and Jane hope Ray continues to improve and you get lined up with the right Drs at your home...today is supposed to be a nice day...might sit out in the sun awhile...I am just getting over the stomached bug...still weak...Hi to all..have a great weekend Darlene
Jane, I'm so glad that they caught the cancer early and that your oncologist is on top of the latest treatments & also will connect with your doctors back home. Cancer is scary any time or place but must be more so when you're away from home. As always, you both are in our prayers and thoughts.
Mary, I agree on that big yellow thing in the sky!! So glad to see some sunlight for a change! And our forecast is for dry weather for the next 7 days--WHOOO HOO! Hope your hand is still doing well.
Sue, hope you are slated for dry weather too and can get your leaves raked. I noticed where U of Conn girls got beat for the first time since 2014! I know you and others are happy about that as I remember past comments. Yes, we put all 4 meat loaves in the freezer as I am not up to a heavy meal right now. I hope cleaning the cpap helps too, but I am going to order one of those electronic cleaners to attach to my machine. Don't know how it works, but is supposed to keep the machine clean continuously. A little pricey though.
Darlene, I'm so sorry you've had a stomach bug. Hope it clears up quickly.
I did get the pet sitter scheduled for my trip but was shocked at her price--$30/day! I'm going to take Bunny over for them to meet and get acquainted a couple weeks before I leave. Other than that, I haven't done anything constructive except to put in a load of laundry. I'm still blowing and dripping and tired in spite of getting plenty of sleep the past 2 nights.
Hi to all. Hope you all have good weather to enjoy today. Sharon
Thanks for the great basketball news, Sharon. I don't follow as much as I used to, but I know that's a good (and unusual thing). Hope you continue to improve. I finally got to feeling better - even though I know the cough will hang on for a long time.
Darlene, sorry about the stomach bug - that's never fun!
Well what a day we had today. Up in the 50s. I planned on trying to get the leaves raked a little in the front yard. such a mess. But I think I have a habit now. I sat down at about 1pm after lunch to read something and fell asleep. Woke at 2/45. So my plans now are to do more tomorrow.
Year started out sad for me. It is the 3rd NYear day now since 2016 that this has happened. A good friend passed away . He was 94 and had gotten Alzheimers about 4 years ago. Lived by me and was my handyman for 50 years. Not a thing he could not do. First time I had not gone over at Christmas time to see them. I could tell he did not recognize me this past year. Such a good man. I know that his body had been left to Science at the University of Illinois and so nothing in the paper yet.Doubt there will be. Usually kept quiet.
Jane. Hope that things go well now for your husband so that you can get down to enjoying your stay in Texas. It does seem like some thing hits every time you go down there. Usually in the first month. Good, family can get down to help a little.
I just heard the news say 2 days ago that a Blood Pressure Med had been taken off the Market but they never said which one. Does anyone know? This is the only Med I take. Not a strong one. I took Benicar for 7 years and it worked so good. I was on a program and got it from the Company free. Bt then a Generic came out made by another Co. Benecar stopped sending the free program. The cost of these are still $279 and cost of the Generic is $13.50. this is the one I take right now but it is not doing good at all. That is what has happened. generics are coming out for most meds making people believe same thing but they are not. they have other powders mixed in them. A Chemist told me that.I wish I could find a way to get the Original Benicar from up in Canada which is still the original but cheaper than US. It is still being sold in UK and Europe also.
Jeanne, so sorry your year began with the loss of your neighbor and handyman. But at 94, he led a long, hopefully happy life. If you want to check out Canadian pharmacy, Phoenix Drugs is the one John has used. I can get you a phone # for them. I think the drug that was taken off the market was a variety of Losartan, but started with a T. I can't remember the exact name since I don't take it. One cardiologist tried to put me on Losartan in addition to my Beta blocker for my heart, but my BP is usually around 115/60, so I refused to take it. He was very obnoxious about it, so I changed cardiologists.
I'm still fighting this cold. It's better, but not by a lot. I didn't go to church today. I did get my church articles written and sent to the newspapers yesterday. That was a few days late, but I just couldn't concentrate on it earlier due to my cold.
Mary, I haven't had a cough but a lot of congestion, dripping, fatigue and maybe a fever at times. Our thermometer broke.
I did put in a load of towels and need to get those in the dryer and the undies in the washer. Always something. Sharon
Hi, Buddies...
Jeanne...it seems to be valsartan, and the 100 mg Losartan. Here's the FDA website that lists the recalls and their lot numbers:
https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/DrugRecalls/default.htm
Darlene...hope you feel better soon.
Sharon...glad you got a place for Bunny while you go to see your girls.
Sue...hope your weather has improved.
Mary...hope the arm/wrist is improving.
We went over to Brownsville to the big HEB (grocery stores here in Tx) and it was packed as usual, but we can get things there we can't get at our local HEB. Ray likes their salmon and cod, and some breads he can get there. He's feeling ok...and working on improving his breathing with the gizmo they sent home with him.
jane
Beautiful day here.
Jane, so glad Ray is up to going out and is working on his breathing. Sounds like things are looking up.
Good morning, Buddies. Tim and I had a terrible mix-up this morning. He was supposed to come and take me to my GP for my annual check-up. I waited a long time past the appointment time to call him and then had to call the GP's office and reschedule for Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. which he didn't like much, but I didn't know what else to do. Believe me not being able to drive my car is the PITS! And 10:00 a.m. Wednesday is really not good for me, either, as I have bridge club at 1:00 and have no idea if I'll be home in time for my ride to Carolyn's! I should have called Tim earlier, but he's always so prompt that I didn't.
Jane, I'm glad Ray is feeling better and hope the new meds will help a lot. Is your niece still there visiting?
Sharon, I'm sorry the cold is still hanging on. Are you drinking lots of liquids and staying hydrated?
Mary, I'm with you cheering for Clemson. They were our biggest rivals when Bob and I were students at South Carolina, but I sure would love to see them beat the stuffing out of Alabama this evening! And Bill got his PhD there, so I did have to go up there for his graduation! I like Dabo Sweeney, too. He's got a fun personality as well as being a good coach. (for those who don't know--Dabo is a nick name he was given as a child as he was often called "that boy" and he could only say DA BO!)
I guess I'll do a load of laundry and read the rest of the day since I'm not going to the doctor's office. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good mornin...almost noon..feeling better..mopped and cleaned bathrooms good ...walked a mile......the b/p recall of Losartan 100mg is what I take...but neither Dr or Pharmacy has notified me about it...guess I will wait till my next Dr appt and ask him about it....haven't read all comments so will just say everyone have great day Darlene
I just do not have faith in Dr. and their giving of Prescriptions anymore. I only take the Blood Prescription other that if some thing comes up once in awhile to take for 7 days. Last year I had a nerve problem in my leg.Sort of like bugs crawling. Got passed from on Dr. to another first one gave me a proscription for one at 20 Mil. Made me dizzy and he told me not to take them.so he sent me to a therapist. Who then sent me to a specialist who then sent a prescription for the same Med only this time 40 mil. Good thing the pharmacist caught it and called me . Told me many could not take this drug. I finely just gave up. Took Advil for a week and did some leg stretching. sort of forgot the thing and after a short time the problem just went away.
When it comes to the Blood Meds. None of them seem to know which ones to put you on. They just Say will try another if you say one not working. Decided to see if I can get off them by watching what I eat and exercising more. One of my Doc. Say mine is O.K for age and then the other says to high.Go figure....
I'm very cautious about taking new drugs too and always check them out with Melanie as John has been retired so long, he is no longer up on the newer drugs.
Our computer guru was here this AM and solved a bunch of problems. John was having problems with his email, we were trying to download a Tauck app on my La Pan pad, but apparently it is too old and wouldn't download it. Then he got my "smart sockets" working and connected to my Alexa so that I just have to tell her to turn the lights on in any given place. Then he worked on my Nest thermostat and got it connected to my phone so that I can program it on it. The smart sockets were a Christmas gift from Lori who also gave me the Alexa. She's trying to drag me into the new tech world. Actually, she thought it would be helpful if I didn't have to get up to turn lights on or off and she's right, but I couldn't get it to work without help.
John's playing bridge for the first time in several weeks because of his eye surgeries, but just here in Sun City. Wed he gets fit for new lenses for his glasses, then he will be able to drive farther distances and to Charlotte. He has cheaters for reading, but that doesn't help his distance vision.
Sue, sorry about your doctor's appt mixup with Tim. He must have forgotten to put it on his calendar.
I'm feeling a little better today. I got all the laundry done over the weekend, but we still need to fold it and put it away.
The roofer didn't show up again this AM! :tickedoff:
It's overcast, but no rain today. Hi to all. Glad you're better, Darlene. Sharon
Sharon..my kids got me the Alexia for Christmas to..but I don't have the smart sockets...of course I'm having to learn about it....so it's challenging....Darlene
Afternoon, Buddies!
Please take care of yourself, Sharon
Darlene...glad you're feeling better.
Sue...oops...coordinating calendars is difficult.
Jeanne...you are so right on the BP meds and some cholesterol ones, as well.
Mary....hope your wrist/arm is continuing to heal well.
Marilyn...hope the eyes are clearing for you.
Not much shaking here...a doc appt this morning with ARNP Ray first saw who started us on this journey, and he's very nice...he listens and you feel as if he's really listening. We'll see him again in two weeks. I have more faith in him that the pulmonologist who doesn't seem to keep office hours! The oncologist said we didn't need him, so we'll cancel that "maybe he'll be in" appt. and rely on Robert.
We stopped at a cafe for lunch when I saw they had sausage tortellini soup...and he ate a large bowl. Patricia and I had a good chicken salad on spinach and a side salad. She has to eat gluten free, so it's not always easy to find places here with those items on their menus.
I have a haircut at 4:00 and then home to relax.
We were just told that another of Ray's nieces [this one from Montana] insists on coming down with Donal and the boys on Wednesday. He tried to discourage, but she wouldn't call and let us know. She's going to "surprise" us, I guess...or blindside us, if you look at it that way. Patricia told us this morning. It's fine with Ray, so we'll deal. She is one of those people who means well....but....
jane
JeanneP I have restless leg syndrone & I get a feeling of bugs crawling on my legs I usually get it in the evenings , also sitting in church . Its very annoying & some times painful . I jiggle my legs & it seems to help . When I go to bed it stops .
I seem to be allergic to so many drugs I don't care to try new ones . I carry a list of the drugs I'm allergic to .
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but other than my shower and hair washing, haven't managed to get anything else done. I hope to clean up more fallen leaves (maybe!) today, but don't know if I'll get to it.
Alpiner, I'm sorry the restless leg syndrome and feeling bugs crawling on your legs has bothered you so much recently. I wish there were something that would help relieve the feeling. I assume you've talked to your doctor about it.
Darlene, I can sympathize with you about doing something new like Alexa. I am a fuddy duddy when it comes to learning new things. So far none of my kids have pressed anything new on me.
Jane, I hope the meds and attention from the new doctor (who sounds like a real winner!) will be helpful to Ray and give him relief. Keep us posted. Good luck with the "pushy" niece! I can't imagine someone being so forward when she has to know that Ray needs to rest.
I was supposed to go to my "Circle" meeting for church, but don't know the hostess nor where she lives, so am going to play hooky today. I have bridge tomorrow as well as an appointment with my GP, so that will be a busy day--and one like that is enough for this week!
Sharon, I'm sorry about the roofer not showing up--and glad for the computer guru for solving problems for you. I don't do much on the computer any more except for posting here and e-mailing a few relatives. I need to call my sister Anne today since I'll be home. I never call her on Wednesday as that is her Canasta day. She sent me a book a friend wrote some years ago--which Anne has never read--the woman who wrote it is our youngest sister's age and is married to one of my high school classmates. I keep up with them by e-mail. They have recently moved to Tennessee to be near their daughters.
Jeanne, I hope you're having a good day.
And also every Buddy looking in! Have a nice day!
Sue
Hi Gals. Darlene, I found the Alexa very challenging to get hooked up and finally had to ask a computer guru here to help me. I think the problem was my older phone though. Anyway, both she and the sockets are working nicely now. Good luck with yours.
Sue, hope you enjoy the book your sister sent and that you get more leaves raked. Good luck with cards tomorrow and your dr's appt.
Jane, I'm so glad you found such a good dr. there and also that you can dispense with the pulmonologist. Ray must be feeling better to eat a big bowl of soup. Sorry about the pushy niece. I'm sure she is just concerned and feeling guilty that Patricia is there, but to bring the whole family at such a time is an imposition IMHO.
Mary, check in and tell us how your hand is now.
My cleaning girl was here for the first time since before Christmas and boy was I glad to have her. I had asked her (I think) to plan on 4 hrs, but she had to pick up a nephew at the airport, so hope that next time she can get some extra stuff done.
John and I may go over to Burlington's across the street in a bit. He needs some new slacks for his trip. I also want to see if they have some casual winter coats for sale for me. The one I have is getting pretty shabby. Don't know if they will have either one since I haven't been there before.
It's breezy today with broken clouds and supposed to hit 62 then back down to the 50's the rest of the week.
Sharon
Alpiner and Jeanne...I've heard restless leg syndrome is a real painful and difficult thing.
Sue...enjoy bridge. I don't think I"ll be playing here this year.
Sharon...I hope you can find what you want at Burlington in your new shopping place.
Mary...hope all is well in TN.
We met Ray's golf friend and wife for lunch on the Bay today. It was very sunny and pleasant to eat outside without bugs around. We stopped at the local grocery store for a few items and are now back to the condo and Ray's taking his usual afternoon nap.
Patricia sorted through the very confusing directions the Lab woman gave us for the PET scan and the CT scan...she had highlighted things...and then wrote NOT on the side and highlighted that. Why would you highlight what we're NOT supposed to do? I'd have drawn a big X or something through the "don't do" section and highlighted the "do" section. I guess everyone's mind works differently. Patricia got through to the oncologist's nurse who spoke directly to him about the dye...and Ray's kidney function...and then to the RN who does the PET and ct scan for the correct directions. What a relief to have the correct information.
Time to relax and do some fluff reading. :2funny:
jane
Hi Buddies - guess I haven't posted in a while. Just nothing much going on. My hand is doing fine. The steri-strips fell off right after the gauze bandage came out. The opening is in the crease at the base of the heel of my hand, and is about 1/2" long - not much at all.
I hadn't been to duplicate since before Xmas, and played last night. We were tied for last out of 8 pairs - terrible cards, awful bidding, and not much better play. Just one of those nights.
Oh, well...
Glad to see that everybody's recovering from the holidays - and doing reasonably well with various health issues. One of my swim buddies died yesterday. Her husband of almost 62 years died around Thanksgiving. She had Parkinson's and had not been doing well. Her family says she just wanted to be with him. They'll be missed.
I'll try to be better about writing. And BTW - Hooray for Clemson!!!
YES! Mary....HURRAH for CLEMSON. I loved the game. I'm sure SUE did, too.
My restless leg syndrone probably has some connection to my back problem . I have scoliosis ( curvature of the spine from a childhood injury ) .
Interesting, alpiner. I have scoliosis, I don't know why - maybe the osteoarthritis. But I don't have the restless leg syndrome. Hmmmmm! Guess I shouldn't worry about what I DON'T have :) . I hope neither one is causing you too much trouble.
Alpiner, I have restless leg syndrome and leg cramps from time to time. Started taking Magnesium chloride 250 mg and seldom have a problem now. Probably should check with your dr. though.
Mary, glad your hand has done so well. Sorry about the bridge. John had a bad round Monday too and is going to play in Charlotte today. He's driving and hasn't got his new glasses yet, so I'm not too happy with him. He went to the dr. today to get fit with new lenses.
Jane, I'm glad you got all the directions clarified for Ray's tests. Take it easy today and relax. You've had a lot of stress.
I'm going to the library & grocery in a few minutes, but not looking forward to it.
Marilyn, I hope your eyes have cleared up and that K continues to improve.
It's sunny and in the 50's here today. Sharon
Hi, Dear Buddies,
You don't know how much I appreciate your support. We went shopping this morning after having breakfast at "Isabel's Cafe" a place we kept saying we wanted to try...always full of cars. A very nice, clean, bright place with both American and Mexican foods at very reasonable prices. We also stocked up on "munchies" and beer and wine for the onslaught of company arriving at 4:30 or so this afternoon. I've swiffered the tiles and will vacuum the big area rug when Ray wakes up from his nap.
I hope Marilyn's eyes are healing and Alpiner can find some relief from the restless leg.
Sharon...hope the shopping doesn't wear you out.
Sue...good cards at bridge? I do miss playing, but it's just not possible now.
I'll be up to my ears in company until Sunday afternoon, so I may not be around much.
jane
Eyes are doing great saw the eye DR. yesterday and will have the final pot op appointment the end of this month, then we will see if I need glasses.
I have to spend my share of the Part D before I can get the Eliquis from the company for no cost. So I paid $187. for 30 day supply yesterday.
I fired the Occupational therapist because she was so condescending to Keith treating him like a total invalid which he isn't. She also insulted the intelligence of the caregiver and talked down to me as well.
He no longer needs a walker or a gate belt and can take a shower by himself. She suggested that I need to hire a full time live in caregiver. Not gonna happen that's what I am. Grrrr makes me mad just telling all y'all about it.
Good morning, Buddies. We're having a bright sunshiny morning, but a very chilly one. I'm still in my P.J.'s and need to shower, but am getting my nerve up--I think I can make it a quickie with hot water if I let it run for a bit.
Marilyn, I'm sorry the caregiver was so unpleasant. Good for you for firing her! Can you report her behavior to her boss? I think you'll probably need someone part-time for when you need to go out, but that's your decision. You know what's best for Keith! Keep us posted. I'm glad your eyes are doing so well post surgery!
Jane, I wish you luck with your visitors. I hope they don't wear you and Ray to a frazzle and don't overstay their visit. I didn't have good cards yesterday, but enjoyed my friends, especially as I played the last round with my closest ones.
Sharon, it's sunny here today, too, but pretty chilly. I need to rake up more leaves and take them either to the leaf pile down at the end of my lot or put them out on the curb for Monday's pick-up, but I have a good book going, so might not do either!
Mary, how cold is it in your neighborhood? I know it's still winter, but I'm hoping for an early spring--but I know when the really hot temps get here, I'll be sorry! Do you have pain from the scoliosis? I certainly hope not!
Alpiner, I'm sorry about the back pain and hope you get some relief, soon! My sister Anne also has scoliosis and often has back pain. She had back surgery several years ago but it didn't relieve her pain. Take care with lifting and other activities that put stress on your back.
Jane, you're right about my joy about Clemson's big win! Although I'm a South Carolina Grad, I'm really happy for Dabo and his splendid team. And Bill got his PhD at Clemson, so I have to cheer for them a little bit--just not when they play Carolina!
Sharon, I already had a copy of the book Anne sent me--the hubby, Doug, was the president of my Senior High School class and his wife who wrote the book is 5 years younger and a friend of my youngest sister, Linda. So I mailed the copy to Linda and will be interested in what she has to say about it. Doug and Patty have stayed overnight with me several times when traveling in Alabama. They've recently moved to Tennessee to be near their daughters.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn, hooray for the good results with your eyes. Sorry about the OT. I agree with Sue, she should be reported to her employer.
Sue, it was in the 20s here this morning, and in the upper 30s now (11 a.m.), and breezy. But the sunshine is lovely! They're still taking snow flurries for Saturday morning - but I don't really care since I don't have to go anywhere. The scoliosis does cause back pain. It's pretty constant, but not anywhere near where I'd consider surgery...especially with no guarantees.
jane, I hope the visitors don't wear you out too much, or keep Ray from getting needed rest.
We always seem to think we need to entertain guests, and it's hard to let them fend for themselves. But... Good luck, in any case.
Sharon, I hope your cold is mostly gone - even if the cough hangs on for a while. Good luck with John and his driving.
alpiner, Darlene, Joy, Jeanne, (Oh, gosh - who did I miss) - anyhow, I hope you are all doing well today. Anybody have any weekend plans? I'm going to coffee with my swim buddies tomorrow, but that's it for me. Hugs to all!
I did report her. Sue it wasn't the caregiver, it was the occupatioonal therapist from home health that I fired.
Tomorrow is our 61st anniversary . We plan to spend the day at a local casino . Its a 35 mile drive from our home but we like that it is small , slot machines are loose & a prime rib dinner for $7.77 !
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Happy Anniversary, Alpiner. Have fun at the casino.
Marilyn, good for you for firing the OT. Some medical people act like they know it all and the rest of the world are idiots! Glad you still have the home care coming in. John ordered his new glasses yesterday, so he's happy with his eyes too. Got home safely yesterday.
When I went out to start the car to go to the grocery yesterday, it wouldn't start. Still wouldn't today. Guy next door is a good mechanic and he's going to put it on a slow charge tonight and see how that works. I don't understand how the battery could be run down. It's fairly new and I've been driving it a ways, so it should have stayed charged.
Anyway, I took John's car today and got the groceries and renewed my library book. It is over 400pp long and I've only read 319 so far. It is a Dan Brown book called ORIGINS. It is interesting but like all his books rather strange.
Hi to Sue, Mary, Jeanne and anyone else I missed. Sharon
Sharon, just a hint for next time. I'll bet you could have renewed your book online or over the phone - save you a special trip. ;)
Good morning, Every Buddy--and a big Happy 61st anniversary to Alpiner and hubby! That's quite a milestone.
Mary, it's still pretty chilly here this morning also. I've had breakfast, a shower, and dressed and am ready for Tim whenever he gets here. We'll go to the library and to Kroger, then home to put the groceries away. And probably meet Kris for lunch if she's not out on a job. My computer in the den (where I'm sitting) has a large camellia bush just outside the window and it is covered today with lovely red blooms. It's always the first to bloom in the front yard. I do have 2 large white camellia bushes in back and they've been blooming for several weeks.
Marilyn, I'm glad you fired the uppity occupational therapist. Did you get someone to replace her? It's hard enough to have the worry of Keith getting the right person to help him without having someone who is so rude! Keep us posted and I hope a replacement is a good one.
Sharon, I know John will be happy with his new glasses. I had the cataract surgery not too long after Bob died and it has made a tremendous difference in how well I can see now. I do have dime store readers which I use at night when I'm reading in bed as the light by my bed doesn't seem to be strong enough, but other than that, no glasses for me.
Tim should be here soon. I haven't read all my library books from last week, so am keeping 3 here to finish. So I'll probably only get a couple today. I have several new books Kris gave me for Christmas that I haven't started--although I did read one of them last week.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I know you enjoy those camellias, Sue. It's way too early for them to be blooming this much farther north.
Sharon, would you please e-mail me the info about the Canadian pharmacy y'all use. A friend here has been prescribed Eliquis and it's frightfully expensive. Thanks.
I've been out to Panera this morning to have coffee with some of my swim buddies. It's SO good to see them. I'm looking forward to when I can get back to the pool with them.
Happy upcoming weekend, Buddies!
Mary, I had already renewed my book which was on John's card, so I needed it checked out again on my card. The library is right near the grocery anyway. I only have about 75 pp left, so will finish it today, I hope. I will email you the info on the pharmacy. I'm so glad you were able to have some time with your swim buddies. I know you enjoy them. When do you think you'll be able to go back to swim class? Bad weather predicted for the weekend that will probably involve you. I think we will get by with just rain.
Sue, you have a full day planned. The new red camellia I put in out in front is blooming too. Love them.
Jane, hope your company helps rather than hinders. Thinking about you both.
Didn't make it to Burlingtons the other day. May go today.
Sharon
Thanks for the info, Sharon. I won't get back to that class until it's light enough in the mornings for me to be comfortable driving - so probably at least another month or so. And then off again when we go back onto DST. Oh, well - it is what it is. ;)
sherry send me the pharmacy infor as well. I just paid $187. for a 30 day supplly of Eliquis.
If anyone has an opnline source for inexpensive glasses send me a link. Please.
Sharon...yes, the company is very helpful and generous. I thought we would be treating everyone for food and drinks, etc., but not the case. They've spread the costs around so we're very fortunate. They're all off to the Sea Turtle Rescue Center. It turns out Alexandra spent 9 weeks in Greece while in undergrad school working at a sea turtle rescue place there. I'm sure the people here will be interested in her experiences there, too.
Nothing much going on for us. We all met for breakfast at a nearby favorite place. Tonight the boys are doing a taco bar thing ...bought all the needed and will be doing all the cooking, etc. :smitten:
Weather is changing and the joints are bothering me, so I"m glad they all help themselves and go out and do their things.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I had a late night reading and am still not dressed, but need to shower, shampoo, and dress shortly. I'll probably read more after that. I need to tidy up in my den as I think my cleaning ladies will be coming on Monday or Tuesday this week. I'll get a call on their behalf on Monday a.m.
I turned the page here and have forgotten already what was posted. Jane, I'm glad the company is being so agreeable and also helpful so that you and Ray, especially, are not overwhelmed. It sounds like you're having a good time.
I think we're going to have rain today--it's cloudy and I need to check the weather channel to see how much rain we'll have. I have a good book going and will probably stay inside and read as well as watch a few basketball games today.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. Marilyn, I will email the name & phone # of the pharmacy in a few minutes.
Mary, I keep forgetting that it is the dark mornings keeping you from swimming. Forgive my sluggish brain.
Jane, I'm so glad to hear that your guests are good guests and taking care of everything. The sea turtles sound interesting.
Sue, enjoy your books and games this afternoon. IU lost last night unfortunately.
I guess I didn't mention it yesterday, but I got up yesterday morninng with a full-blown cold, dripping, sneezing, blowing and feeling terrible. None of my usual things worked, so I sent an email to my Dr. on our health portal and he phoned in an RX for a new nasal spray which seems to be helping. At least I'm not dripping and sneezing. I still feel like death warmed over though. I did order the SoClean attachment for my CPAP to see if that is what is re-infecting me, although I just cleaned it a few days ago.
On top of that, I seem to have a case of hives--perhaps from my new urinary med. It's not terrible, but seems to be getting worse. Fortunately, I see the urologist Mon. afternoon.
My car battery is dead, so we will jump it early Monday morning and drive over to Toyota for a replacement. The current one is only 6 mos old, so wondering if there is another problem. It seems like one thing after another.
John's sister is worsening with her dementia and we've been told that the nursing home where her husband is won't take her because she causes problems. That is so often the case with dementia patients you would think they would know how to handle it. She does have a health care woman who comes in 3xweek and right now, Millie can function fairly well. And she is in IA and we're in SC!
Melanie's mother-in-law is in the hospital and sinking fast, so that's another think to worry about.
Please pardon my venting. I had to complain to someone today! :'(
I hope everyone else is having a good day and that I didn't ruin it. Sharon
Sharon, sorry that everything seems to come at one time. I hope at least the cold and the hives are relieved soon.
Happy Saturday, Sue.
jane, glad that your family/visitors are such good ones.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Hi everyone....Sharon hope u are getting over ur cold...I finally got rid of my stomached bug...Jane ..,do you still have company? I went to church this morning...been reading and snacking Nguyen..it's cool and cloudy here...Hi to Sue..MarlyinMary Jeanne Joy and others I missed...have a great evening Darlene
Typo...don't know what It said I was snacking on...lol
Darlene...I got a chuckle out of your post. I was wondering..."what is Darlene snacking on...I've never heard of Nguyen:)
Mary...good to be careful with the driving...and early morning dark is not good. I don't do well driving in dark morning or night.
Sharon...wow...the cold bug is really getting after you this year. I hope the cleaning of the breathing thing clears that up.
Sue...good to have your cleaning ladies coming soon.
Company is gone. We took the last 3 to the airport this afternoon, and so we're back at the condo and it's quiet and peaceful. They were all so good to us. One great nephew went out and bought a ChromeCast and hooked it up to the TV and nephew and his wife had an extra slot on their Netflix subscription, so we have that and they showed us how to use it. I think we'll buy a smart TV, move the crhomecast to the other TV, and maybe get a sling subscription and dump our cable. We've got left behind with all this technology.
They all seemed to enjoy their time here and the sunshine and beach walks.
We've got a quiet week until Thurs and Fri.
Stay well, everyBabe!
jane
Hey, Darlene - always good to see you checking in. I, too, wondered about "snackng Nguyen".
;D
jane, like you, I'd have no idea how to use all that stuff. I have a thing that lets me get Netflix and Amazon (can't think of the name right now), but rarely remember to use it. A "smart TV" would completely buffalo me, I'm afraid.
Hope y'all had a good weekend!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm waiting for a volunteer to take me to the dentist for my semi-annual check up. She's supposed to be here about 9:45. My appointment is at 10:00.
Tim will come tomorrow morning. He first wanted to be sure the volunteer was picking me up for the dental appointment today. I don't know if I'll pay another year's fee for these occasional pickups, but they do help Tim as he takes work time to take me to doctor's appointments especially. He is afraid I won't remember everything the doctors tell me. (And he's right about that!)I really hate having short term memory loss. So far my long time memory is still quite good.
I don't use much that is new on TV. I don't turn my TV on until it's time for the 5 o'clock news which I watch from Montgomery and then 5:30 to watch Lester (what's his name) and then PBS evening news. After that it's usually Hallmark movies and/or reading a book.
Not much else to report today. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and that you all have a good day.
Sue
Morning, Babes!
Mary...I hope we can figure out Netflix. :)
Sharon...hope you're feeling better today.
Sue...hope your dental appt goes well. Do your doctors give you a printout of your office visit? All of ours do and that helps remember what we're supposed to do, etc. Yet, I can understand Tim wanting to be there to hear it, too.
It's kind of an overcast and cool day here, and we're both tired from all the company and coming and going of the last 5 days. So, we're in for today...I've done my housework...dusting, swiffering the tile,cleaning glass tops and vacuuming. I've also got the second load of laundry in.
Now to read and enjoy my IPAD and laptop for some easy relaxation. We have a music channel on the tv, so that's pleasant.
jane
Jane, I wouldn't begin to know how to use all those things. I've read printouts about them and the pros and cons and still don't understand. I have a smart TV, but John doesn't. Mine is newer. The only thing is, I've never hooked it up to the internet, so it's not doing me any good. We can't ditch the cable unless John gets a new TV, so I guess we'll just stay fuddy duddies! ;D
John took the car to Toyota this AM and got a new battery. Still no explanation why it failed in 6 mos. I have a urology appt at 3:10, so will have to show him my hives and see what else he has in his arsenal that might help me.
Darlene, that looks like a vietnamese name that you were snacking on! :D
My cold is some better--at least not dripping, but sure has held on for a long time. Sharon
Another gray day here today. I'll be going to duplicate tonight, but that's it. The big excitement for me is that there's a new resident here who plays duplicate!! She doesn't want to play with the table here because they play in the evening, but she is interested in playing at the bridge center on Friday afternoons. That's when I'd rather play (as much as I like my Monday partner), and being daytime, I can drive. She's in her 90s and doesn't drive any more, but she's really sharp, and it sounds like our bridge-playing is about the same. Neither one of us can play this week, but we'll see if we can work something out for next week. :thumbup:
I hope Jeanne didn't get hit too bad in this recent snow-storm. We just had less than an inch of rain, and I guess everybody else is too far south to get the bad parts.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Hurrah, Mary, on a new duplicate partner at a time that works for you.
Sharon...glad the cold is improving. We have to do more investigating on this smart TV...but can then use this ChromeCast on the nonsmart TV...and maybe get Sling...and ditch our cable. Since we don't get our internet through them, I'd love to ditch them.
Jeanne may be up to her ears in snow. I hope she's ok.
We walked for 20 minutes in a strong wind, then stopped at Russo's for a pizza for lunch and walked back to the condo. It's good to be in now. We were both dressed warmly.
jane
Marilyn.
There are so many places now where glasses are so cheap. But as after having caterac done than your Medicare will cover first dr. Prescription and so go to the best optition .i remember my first pair was $380 . Then get it filled at all about eyes with a extra pair way cheaper. Around 2 pairs for $79 I think
Hi Gals. Mary, how nice to find a new bridge partner. I hope she works out well. We just got rain too.
Jane, sounds like you need to stay in and stay warm with such a wind.
The roofer finally came today and went up into the attic and the dormer and discovered where it was leaking in two more places and the wood was rotted underneath. It's going to take some major work to repair. Also a spot near the corner of our sun porch on the ground was done wrong and is leaking, but that's not major. The big leak was caused by faulty construction/roofing by the builder, who, of course, is now finished in Sun City. Apparently the roofer has had about 5 similar repairs here. This is going to cost enough that we will have to file with our home insurance. What a mess.
My cold is better. The urologist gave me a different med and the scan of my bladder was all good, so we'll see if the new med helps without giving me any hives or side effects. Sharon
Sharon, so sorry about the roof problems. Years ago, we found some major structural problems with an addition that had been made to the house (before we bought it), and required not only a new roof, but replacement of some rafters and a new chimney. Yuck!! Hope all works out well. Good news from the urologist, though.
We came in last again last night at duplicate - just couldn't get anything going with bidding. Better luck (or found skills) next week. Nothing much this week for me, except followup with neurosurgeon, haircut, and Walmart pickup on Friday.
Sharon...sorry for the faulty construction...never know when you buy the short cuts some builders take.
Cool and rainy here on the Island. We met three other couples for lunch and so got caught up.
Good night to be inside.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. It's pretty chilly here this morning. I went outside in my PJ's to get the paper and in the vernacular, "I like to froze!" I have a garden club meeting after lunch and I'd like to stay home, but Carolyn called and will pick me up, so there's no getting out of it. We're going out in the country to a member's home. She's the one who despite no longer holding office seems to run the club. I'm not looking forward to it, but had no plausible excuse for not going.
Bonney and I went to a movie late yesterday afternoon. It was a tearjerker about a dog who gets lost and has some scary adventures, but manages after many problems to find his way back home. We went out to eat afterward and I saved half of my VERY large sandwich to eat before I go to Garden Club today.
Not much else going on here today. I hope every Buddy is feeling well and will have a nice day.
Sue
Sue...it's understandable you're not keen on the Garden Club run by one woman, it seems.
We're a chilly 57 this morning, but it's to warm up and be near 90 by Friday! The fog has lifted, but it's still overcast. We had to start the pre_PET scan diet this morning, so that's our day. He can't take his diabetic meds for 3 days beginning tomorrow and so we took those out of his pill box so we don't goof that up. He'll also be radioactive...guys kidded him about walking down the beach in the dark and glowing.
I guess I'll make up one of the beds in the guest room as "snuggling" is discouraged for up to 72 hours.
Quiet day here. I probably won't be on tomorrow, unless I can get wifi while waiting for the test up at the Cancer Center in Harlingen.
jane
Jane, tell Ray to dress warmly for the scan. There is some reason that they keep it like a fridge in the scan room. Good luck to him.
Sue, I think that unless the topic was really interesting to you, I would have just said I didn't feel up to it. Since you didn't though, I hope it is interesting.
You're right about the construction thing, Jane. When we built our custom house in IN, I was on site every day to check things out. Couldn't do that with this one though. We had our roof replaced in 2011, so you would've thought that they would have caught it. >:(
I'm going to Publix in a few minutes for groceries. I get so aggravated with HT that I am now only going there for RX's and a few things I forgot.
Yesterday, I took a hand-woven tartan scarf that my dad made in a craft class in the 40's to the cleaners. I don't think it had ever been cleaned. I use it at Christmas as a table scarf because it is red and green. I sure hope they don't ruin it.
Have a good day, girls. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I'm not dressed yet, but will shower and dress soon as I have bridge at 12:30 at Olyne's house. Terri will pick me up so although I've cleaned up the kitchen, I need to get into the shower and dress for bridge.
I'm hoping for some good cards today, but I know I'll have fun. Olyne is a great cook and always has a yummy dessert for us and everyone in this club except Terri who is a Catholic are members of our Presbyterian Church. We have a great time and even though my memory is not great anymore, they put up with me!
It's chilly again here today, but since it's January I don't think anyone will complain. We'll have some warmer days but lots of chilly ones through March and at the end of that month, it will start to warm up. The next thing you hear after that is complaints about the heat!
Not much else to report today, Buddies. Jane, I'm hoping all goes well with Ray's tests and that you both will feel relieved when that is finished. Keep us posted.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Just as the street looked like they were safe to drive on and the big snow of last weekend melting. Got up this morning and saw another 2 inch snow had come down overnight. I have so much running around to do but hate to go out in the cold.
Been over 3 weeks since I went to library. Keep extending the due date on what books I have out.
The new computer with W10 is still sitting on the dining room table not installed.. Comcast came out. Twice they sent men who told me they are not allowed to install. Just going to stay with W7 one until weather gets better. Comcast sent my bill and did show a $60 charge for doing it. Not here for 10 min. So I have to make a trip over to them. Sure wish a new Internet business would get started up. Had Comcast for at least 20 years but all has changed with them.
Need to shower and see if I can get some running done as they now saying on news that we will be getting heavy snow again Friday and below zero .
Just answered the phone. Phony Microsoft say the my computer has now lost the MS key number and to call.
I swear I must get at least 8 calls a day from these kind of calls. Getting as many on my mobile phone now also.
Need to look into a new phone system both Home line and Mobile.
Jeanne, I get those robocalls, too, on both my phones. I've gotten to where I never answer the phone unless my caller ID indicates it's someone I know. If someone leaves a message (which they usually don't), I can call them back. The calls are definitely annoying, though.
The weather is crazy everywhere! At least we're not having snow here - just chilly and rainy and gray!
Stay warm and dry, Buddies!
Mary, same here on the weather! Yuck! At least it doesn't have to be shoveled like Jeanne's snow. Be careful, Jeanne.
I just got back from getting my hair cut & stopping at CVS. John just got a call that his new glasses are in, so he's off to get them. Hope he likes them. My SoClean machine for my cpap came today, so have just finished (I hope) getting it all set up. Just odds and ends and maybe some laundry the rest of the day.
Have fun, Sue. Hoping for good results from the PET scan, Jane.
Hi to all. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. It's another chilly morning here, no sunshine yet but I'm still hoping. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and dressed for my lunch and library visit with Tim and hopefully Kris. Last week we ate at McAllistar's Deli and I couldn't get my usual beer as they don't sell alcohol there. So I had to postpone the beer until I watched a Saturday women's basketball game.
I've finished all last week's library books, so am hoping to find some good ones to read this upcoming week. I've been re-reading some of Louis L'Amour's western novels as the library has a huge collection on their shelves. They were Bob's favorites and he had all of them--which I eventually sold when I sold the farm. Our sons liked to read them, too.
Jane, I hope the diet and other "stuff" Ray needs will be helpful and he'll improve quickly and feel much better. I know how hard it is when "hubby" needs meds and or help and doesn't like to feel vulnerable!
Jeanne, I don't answer the phone unless I know who's calling. I'm embarrassed to say that I did answer a call about 5 years ago that was a scam and I fell for it. Thank goodness my phone shows who is calling and the area code and number. Most of my phone calls are related to bridge clubs and/or my sister who lives in Florida.
Mary, I don't answer my phone either unless I am sure it's someone I wish to speak to. Too many crooks out there hoping to dupe elders! We're having more rain this weekend, too.--And I'd like to see a sunny day!
Sharon, I hope the SoClean machine is a big help with the cpap thingie. How often do you use it?
I won first prize at bridge yesterday which was a pleasant surprise. I had good cards on every deal and was pretty excited to bring $1 home (we play for REALLY BIG stacks, here--Ha, ha!) And Olyne who is a wonderful cook had a very yummy dessert for us. So it was a very nice afternoon.
I'm expecting Tim shortly for our library run, Kroger shopping, and lunch out somewhere. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sharon...yes, the instructions for the PET scan said it was really COLD in the room, to dress warmly and to bring a blanket. He wore sweats, a sweatshirt and heavy socks and took two fleece throws we bring down here. He said with all of that he was comfortable.
Sue...good of you to go to a meeting with someone you don't respect. I'm like Sharon...I don't do "nice" anymore, and I dislike pushy people like that.
Jeanne...more snow coming your way, I think. Stay safe.
Mary...I've lost track...have you played duplicate yet with your new partner?
Darlene...hope you're getting some warm southern breezes. We walked for 40 minutes outside just now and the wind is pretty strong from the south. here.
Alpiner...hope all is going well for you in CA.
Today we go back for the CT scan. They use a dye but will only use 1/2 dose because of his kidney disease and then they'll keep him a bit longer to "flush" his kidneys. I suppose that means a lot of water and a diruretic or something. Then back to the Island for a quiet weekend. We were both exhausted last night and went up to bed early to read and for me to watch my favorite News Lady and then sleep.
jane
jane, I haven't played with her yet - the plan is to do that a week from today. I know you're anxious to get the results of the tests. Any idea on the timing?
Sue, enjoy your day with Tim, as I know you always do.
Sharon, I hope the cpap cleaner works as planned. And that you're feeling better in any case.
I've gotten my hair cut and picked up my Walmart order. Nothing else going on. I was using some lovely soft, off-white bamboo yarn that was hidden in my stash - hoping there was enough for a sleeveless vest. Unfortunately, just as I'm finishing the back, I'm finding there won't be enough. I've looked everywhere I can think of online, but can't find any more. Oh, well - guess I'll be ripping that out and making something else. It will make lovely soft chemo hats, so I guess I'll do one of those.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Hi Gals, Jane, they didn't tell me, but it was 18 yrs ago, so they probably had so many complaints, they added it to the prep list. I hope the CT scan goes well. We will all wait for you to tell us the results. Jane, rest as much as you can. It's hard on both of you.
Congratulations, Sue! I know you've had a bad run, so it was probably especially graatifying. Hope you got lots of books today.
My SoClean ran its cycle this AM, so I hope it will keep me bug-free for a while. It runs at 10 AM every morning for 7 minutes then has to sit for 2 hours before you can remove the mask & tubing.
I'm going to help John go through his clothes this afternoon to decide what he's taking on the trip. He says some of his pants don't fit, so may have to get some.
Nothing else happening. Mary, rats on running out of yarn! But nice that you will make a chemo hat for someone. I got my hair cut yesterday too.
Have a good day. It's overcast here and supposed to rain tonight. Sharon
Happy Friday everyone...Yes Jane..enjoying this warm weather Yesterday and today...I managed to walk a mile today..hope good news on your hubbys scan...I had my hair cut today also...but usually do every 5 was...acorrding to the weather guessers...will be a cold weekend...so Sue I will be looking for something to read...are you going to be able to drive again in near future? Hope u get to...Sharon glad your cold is better...what I deal with is cedar pollen..Jeanne...my computer crashed...so right now I'm using IPad...and having fun with the new Alexa machine..that lady sure knows a lot ..lol..well better get off here and fold clothes..May God Bless and keep you safe and in good health..Darlene
Good morning, Buddies. I've finished breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but still not dressed. I like to bathe and shampoo my hair late on Saturday afternoons so that I can get ready early for Sunday School the next day. I have some new library books waiting for me to read today--I finished one yesterday afternoon. I'm a fan of Dewey Lamdin's Naval novels of the 1800's. His main character is a good "sailor" who is now a commanding officer, but still manages to get into lots of scrapes! Lamdin lives somewhere in Tennessee and sails down at the Gulf frequently.
I'm planning a quiet day here, mostly reading and watching basketball games on TV. I hope every Buddy is feeling well and that every Buddy has a nice Saturday!
Sue
It's a cool and very windy day here...part of that storm that's dumping 5" of snow already at home and temp at 9. Here just in low 60s but 32 mph winds out of the NNW.
We're in for the day. I'm behind on laundry, so have that going, and Ray's gone to the Fitness Center here to walk or ride the bike.
We get the results and treatment plan on Tuesday afternoon from the oncologist.
It was a long day yesterday since, although they reduced the amount of dye in the ct scan, they wanted to flush his kidneys really well. I can't complain about that. I'm thankful the doc is aware of everything.
Like Sue, I'm watching a lot of basketball today and reading a lot.
Jane
Not much going on here today. Overcast and 40's. Supposed to start raining tonight and all day tomorrow. Yuck! My hives still haven't gone away after being off the med for a week. I started taking Benedryl caps Thursday. They are a little less red, but still very itchy. Roofers supposed to come back next week.
We got John's clothes all sorted out for his trip yesterday. I will finally be able to go back to church tomorrow.
Darlene, glad your weather is good. What are you doing with Alexa? Aside from asking her to turn lights off and on and to remind me of things and an occasional question, I don't use her much.
Jane, I'm sure you and Ray are anxious for Tues to roll around and to know what the plans are. Prayers going out. I bet you are thrilled to be in TX as opposed to IA this weekend, even with your wind.
IU & PU are playing this afternoon. They are arch rivals so John will be watching it taped later. He's out walking now.
Sue, glad you are stocked up on books again. Enjoy! My eyes get so strained when I read long term, that I haven't been reading much although I do have a new one started. Hi Mary, Jeanne, Joy, and anyone else. Sharon
Well Illinois is making up for the last five winters that have been pretty mild. What a mess we have again. Did not have time for them to clear the roads for last weekend . Outside it is now so windy after sending down about 6 inches of snow. this time mixed with rain making the ground like a ice rink. I had to hold on when going down my porch to get the paper this morning.
I tried my car yesterday and nothing. Did not even try to start. New battery was put in 2 weeks ago. So cold and so I just cursed it and came in the house with no intention of moving out until Monday.
I had called a computer place last week to come and take care of the new computer that is still sittin on table. Had to cancel as snow so bad. Now supposed to come next Tuesday. I just wish I had not started to mess with it. Should just stay with the W7 until Spring. Nothing seems to be working right anymore. Phones driving me crazy. Car need changing as put enough money in this one I have now.
Car salesmen at Honda calling all the time. Now sending little notes. Just not in the mood as I don't have a garage and hate seeing one out in this weather. I just think this year winter is getting to me. I should start thinking on spending them in better place. Thing is then would worry if all O.K on place in Illinois. Seems like things bad everywhere these day. Floods, Fires Tornadoes. Thing Mother nature getting even with us for messing up her world.
My mother always use to say that when she saw all the Interstates being put in. Both here and in UK. Ruining the Bloody Country she would say and she was right.
Jane. You are not having such a good time in Texas this year are you. But as long as you are both getting things taken care of down there. At least the Dr. seem to be taking care. Bad enough with the ones we have in our own towns anymore. But just get well. Can maybe take a extra little holiday this coming summer just to make up for it.
I promised I would do some tiding up today but not in the mood. Will just get back to my book. Been doing a lot of cooking and eating to much. I bet the 5 lbs I took off last month is back on as not walking my 2'3 miles a day right now.
Hi everybuddy...hope you are enjoying your Sunday...after a very windy day yesterday...it's much nicer today..65 and calm wind...Sharon...about my Alexia...I say good morning..then she tells me the weather...what happened on this day in the past..then tells a joke...I like to ask her to play gospel music and also country music from 70s or what ever year I choose...when I'm ready to turn her off...I just say stop...my grandson set it up for me..I wouldn't have been able to....went to church this morning...waiting now on a call from one of my sons...have a good rest of day...Darlene
Good Afternoon, Buddies.
Jeanne...sorry you have to have someone set up your new computer. I hope they can come Tuesday and get it the way you want it.
It's cooler here and windier than where Darlene is. We went out for breakfast and then back to the condo. It was a very short walk as the wind was strong and cold. My joints are hurting a lot today with the change in air pressure. Nephew and niece in WI had -9 with windchill of -24. That's chilly!! :coolsmiley:
I'm watching the football playoffs to decide who's in the SuperBowl. Good games, so far with the Saints and Rams. Tonight's should be good, too...Patriots and KC Chiefs.
jane
Jane. I doubt the computer people will make it out as snow still heavy piled in the area. Took me a long time to chip 4 inch of solid ice off my car today. Tried it and will not start. I put a new battery in 3 weeks ago but I think the alternator has gone bad. I have put enough money in the car now but not been able to get out to look for another. Hate to even think of getting one in this weather as mine sit in the driveway.
It got down to 1 deg here last night with a little more snow We have a really cold wet week coming. Will not be going out much.
Hope it will get much warmer and dry in Texas for you soon. Will be time to go home soon. I know my Family up in Houston not happy with their weather this winter. Lots of rain.
All of a sudden my joints in my thumbs are beginning to hurt with this cold weather. Hate that.Not good at taking pills.
Just saw a football game going on as I was switching Channels. 21 deg and crazy people sitting out in the stands. One of our HS games on Friday night playing in 24 deg. We had another young HS boy die on the football field last week. that is the second one in the 10 mile area this year. I just glad that none of my middle and HS Grands play in School Now. Into Ice Hockey one . (His Father Canadian and played for Canada for years). Caden is very good . Now I do like to watch that. They can get hurt but have a lot of protection on. 3 or into swimming and Basketball. Track. Kids get into so much these days. Use to be just one when my girls went. Seem to learn less in Schools these days. Stopped most home work in C/U schools now. I don't think kids ever pick up a book. Sure like their phones though.
It's really cold here today, too - was 28 when I got up, with a dusting of snow on my deck.
But there has been bright welcome sunshine all day. And it's clear enough that I'll be able to see the eclipse without even getting out of my chair. :thumbup:
Good morning, Buddies. It's another very chilly day here in Auburn. I have had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but am still sitting here in my P.J's. I need to get dressed and do a few chores inside. It is just too cold to go outside yet to rake leaves! We won't have trash pick up today because our trash men have the day off to celebrate ML King day here in Auburn. I have a new trash can which is only for recyclables (I have always put them in small crates down at the curb, but now the city is dumping them all together in a new system--which I don't think is very environmentally safe!). I'm wondering if the city will get rid of the trucks that presently pick up those types of trash.
Jeanne, I am a person who hates cold weather. We usually have cold and sometimes about 1 inch of snow in January or February. The first winter after I moved up here from our farm it snowed early one morning. I still had my dog Stubby and when I went out to walk him in the neighborhood, every house I passed had a tiny snowman about 8 inches tall sitting on the curb--and the yards were cleared of the snow. I had to laugh after living 6 years in Brunswick, Maine! When we moved up there for Bob's first tour of duty there in May, there was still about 6 inches of snow on the ground. And it started again in October! Bob was deployed to Newfoundland, so I had to go outside and shovel the driveway. I was pregnant with our second son and a retired Navy Chief lived across the street. He'd come out and chat with me while I shoveled the driveway. I had to drive to Portland--a 30-40 mile trip to the OB for my check ups. I wanted to hand the Chief another shovel and get going!
Darlene, I went to church yesterday, too. I had to dig out a heavy jacket to wear as it was very chilly here. My friend, Olyne, stopped by to pick me up and brought me home after Sunday School and the church service.
Jane, enjoy the play offs. Are the Saints still in? I don't watch much pro football, but might watch a game or two. How is Ray feeling today? I hope he's having a good day.
Mary, our temperature is about 30 here now at 9:15. A town not far from us (Wetumpka) had a tornado this weekend. It destroyed a Presbyterian church there and many homes in the downtown area. The city has opened up shelters for those who have lots of damage. The church was pretty old, I think, and was a town landmark.
Not much else going on here today. I have to make some phone calls--one is to schedule a volunteer to take me for a haircut on Wednesday or Thursday morning. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jeanne, sorry about your awful weather. Y'all really have been getting hammered this season. It was 17* here this morning, but with bright sunshine. I had to go out for my postop checkup, but there was no ice on the car (YEA!) and it didn't take too long to warm up. And my visit took about 5 minutes - much longer to drive there and back. My route wasn't too far from the Community Kitchen (homeless shelter), so I took the 5-6 hats I had made and dropped them off.
I stayed up to see the beginning of the eclipse last night, but didn't even get to half-covered. I couldn't see the moon from my chair after all (poor me!), so I had to step outside. I know it was great to see, though.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Sat. night, I didn't get to sleep till 4 AM! But I did get up and go to SS & church since I had missed 2 weeks. Took a 3 hour nap in the afternoon and then slept 8 hrs last night! I had to be up for my cleaning lady. She stayed 4 hrs and helped unload my linen closet in my master bath, then I sorted and put things away and laid out some stuff to donate. She also did all the baseboards and door edges, etc in addition to the usual cleaning.
I've also been getting lots of cards addressed for grandkids etc.
Jeanne, I can't imagine getting along without a garage in IL! QVC has a windshield cover that really looks like a good item if you have a car outside. Of course that doesn't protect the rest of the car.
Sue, I can't imagine that the Chief would stand there talking to a pregnant woman without offering to help. That's just awful!
It's in the 30's here but sunny. I didn't stay up to see the eclipse although I wanted to, but I had lost enough sleep.
Mary, glad your car wasn't iced over and that you got your ckup taken care of. I presume it was fine. I know those at the shelter who receive your hats will really appreciate them.
Jane, hope the results are good tomorrow. Thinking of you. Sharon
Nice day here..and Ray walked outside for 40 minutes. I didn't as I had to get my haircut. Ray went to local clinic and his lungs were ok. I also talked to NP...Robert...who gave me a Med for anxiety. He was very understanding. This one is called atarax and is an antihistamine which is also used short term for anxiety. I'll see how it works.
I think Jeanne is going to get hit again tomorrow with another snow storm. Ugh.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. It's very chilly here this morning--about 28* right now at 9:30. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, showered and dressed for bridge and lunch at Azalea Place. Libba will pick me up about 11:30. I'll probably read now that I've finished my morning chores until pick up time. My trash men emptied both my trash containers. I had to reread the instructions for the new can which can be used for recyclable materials. The city sent us a list of those a few weeks ago. I used to put those in small separate containers, but I think the trash men just dumped them in with everything else. Now I feel better about recycling!
Jane, that's good news about Ray's visit to the local clinic! And woo hoo for Robert who gave you a med for anxiety. I know well how anxious you must be about Ray's health--I remember 4 excruciating years of worry for Bob's cancer diagnosis. I hope the atarax works for you.
Sharon, I'm sorry you had trouble again sleeping. I don't think if I'd stayed awake that long that I'd have been able to get to church the next morning! I'm glad you got 8 hours that next night. I think my cleaning ladies may be coming this morning, although I haven't had the usual phone call to remind me. I'll have to leave a key outside if they don't get here before I leave for the bridge luncheon/cards!
Mary, I think the Homeless Shelter must really appreciate those hats! How many homeless do they have on a regular basis? I think lots must seek shelter as cold as it has been this winter.
We had a big full moon last night and I forgot to go outside (too cold anyway) to check later in the evening. I watched a Hallmark movie and was reading a good mystery, too.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and stay warm! Oh, and Bonney and I went to see the movie about Justice Goldberg's early career and her work for women's rights. She is one amazing woman! I really enjoyed the movie.
Sue
Jane, so glad Ray's lungs were clear and that your NP gave you the Atarax. I'm sure you need it. I know I would.
Sue, hope you get good cards and a clean house!
It's really cold here too. The roofer came this morning early (I was still in my robe!) to get a sample of the shingles so that he could match them. He said, however, that he couldn't start on the roof till it warms up this afternoon which I understand.
I slept well last night again, thank goodness. I need to go make some lemon bars to take to bridge tomorrow, as I am the hostess. Otherwise, I am caught up and plan to read this afternoon.
Stay in and stay warm, everyone! Sharon
Good News! Thank you, God. The PET scan is clear as is the CT brain scan. Dr. S laughed that it showed Ray had all his marbles. So...no spread. Friday he goes for a pre-op at the hospital he was in and then on Monday, they put in a chest port. On Tues. he gets his first chemo-immunology therapy. He got a shot of B12 today and Folic Acid pills to take to offset any chemo side effects. Dr. Says 3 therapy sessions 3 weeks apart and then look and see how much of nodule is left. If any, then hit that with targeted radiation. We are relieved, and thank YOU ALL for your good thoughts and prayers.
We're mentally exhausted, so will sleep well tonight, I'm sure.
Jane
Jane I rejoice with you and Ray on the good news..that's awesome...will continue to lift yall in prayer as he gets the treatment he needs and glad you were able to get a med for anxiety....[the b12 should help...and didn't know they...give Folic Acid to help with side effects...yall hang in there...it will get better...Darlene /color]
Wonderful news, jane! We're with you all the way!
I was out all yesterday after 11:00 a.m. as I had my monthly bridge club at Azalea Place (the retirement home where I play once a month). As usual I had very few good cards and "won" $1.00 for low prize. Better than nothing I think!
I'm dressed and ready for a Volunteer to take me to the nearby Great Clips for a much needed haircut. She'll be here shortly and I'm hoping there will be a hair cutter who will be able to cut my hair quickly.
I have bridge at Terri's at 1:00 so I'm hoping to get home in time to shower, do a few chores, dress and be ready for Libba to pick me up about 12:50. She is subbing again today.
It's almost time for the Village Friend volunteer to pick me up, so I'll just wish a good day to Every Buddy.
Sue
It's a cold, wet and windy day here...tail of the storm roaring again across the midwest.
We went down for the Wed. morning coffee the complex does and met friends we knew from our other place. We're going over to their condo tonight for drinks at 7:00.
Otherwise, a quiet day inside reading and knitting. Tomorrow we're meeting other friends for breakfast and then another quiet day. Friday we go back to Harlingen for the PreOp stuff for Ray getting a port on Monday.
That's it for Island News for now. :2funny:
jane
Went out in the cold rain for my mani/pedi this morning. After having no polish for three weeks, the nails were badly in need of attention. All feels much better now.
Last night was exciting, though - and not in a good way. After supper, I was reaching to close the draperies on my sliding glass doors, lost my balance, and fell. I didn't hurt anything, but my pride. I was furious! :tickedoff: And, though I tried, I just couldn't get up. I had to call for assistance, and just hoped they wouldn't make me to go the ER. Three little CNAs came and talked to me while waiting for the nurse to come check me out. She finally arrived, took my vitals (normal), and let them pick me up. I was so embarrassed and angry at myself - and they were SO nice. Anyhow, no harm, no foul, I guess. But I'm being ever so much more careful now.
Stay upright, Buddies!
Glad you weren't hurt, Mary.
Quiet day here...catching up on bookkeeping.
jane
Bookkeeping is SUCH fun, jane.! Not!
To add insult to the non-injury, on my way home from my mani/pedi, I started feeling queasy. I skipped lunch, and then did a 2-hour nap in the chair. I woke up to have to hurry to the bathroom to throw up. Fortunately I hadn't eaten anything since cereal at breakfast, so not too bad.
I veged out the rest of the afternoon, and also skipped supper. I had just gotten some ginger ale and saltines to try to put something in my stomach, when the other end erupted. This is WAY too much info - Sorry - but that's how my day went. I hope that's all of it, and I'll try with the crackers and soda. Sighhhhhhhh!
Gosh, Mary, you had a really tough day! I hope you're feeling better this morning. Do you think you should check in with your doctor or a nurse practioner? (my spell check tells me this is misspelled, but I can't think of another way to spell it this morning!). Does your facility have a nurse on call?
Jane, I hope you had nice weather for breakfast with your friends this morning. How far must you drive to Harlingen for Ray's tests? I hope all goes well. Keep us posted. Thoughts and prayers coming your way from here in Auburn.
I need to get dressed and get outside to drag a large fallen oak limb off my deck. We had high winds last night and it fell partially on my deck railing. I may have to get my saw out and cut it into smaller pieces so the trash men who will come next Monday will take it away. Maybe someone in the neighborhood who uses their fireplace will pick it up and use it.
I have a women's basketball game this evening. My friend, Norma, will pick me up. She has her own ticket which she'll give away and we'll use my tickets as I have really good seats. I think this may be the last year I buy season's tickets, though. I'll decide at the beginning of next summer, probably.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I slept well last night and, so far, am feeling much better today. I even went up for lunch - we'll see how that sits. So maybe it was just a 24-hour thing, at least I hope so. Sue, we do have nurses on duty 24-7, plus lots of CNAs.
And, Sue, I think you should be getting somebody else to get that branch off your deck. You don't need to be handling a saw. Good luck, in any case.
Hope all is going well with you, jane, and with all the other buddies!
I see that I never got in here yesterday. I had bridge and groceries and then couldn't find energy for anything else.
Jane, I'm so very glad to hear the good results of Ray's tests! I hope the port insertion and all the other tx go well. Enjoy your friends.
Sue, I played bridge yesterday too and actually came in first!! Whoo Hoo! HOpe your hair cut is good. Do be careful with the limb.
Mary, you have had an awful 2 days. I'm so sorry, but glad it isn't anything serious. I can relate to your embarrassment over the fall and I hate, hate the stomach upset and diarrhea. Take care and take it easy today.
We just finished calling our son-in-law to wish him a happy birthday. It was nice to talk to him. His mother has just recently been admitted to a nursing home and is not doing too well. His father had been taking care of her 24/7 and lifting her too. They are both in their 80's and he just couldn't do it anymore, but he spends most of the day with her at the home.
I'm not planning much for this afternoon.
HI to Darlene, Marilyn, Jeanne, and all else I've forgotten. Sharon
Breakfast with Terri and Pat was good and then Ray and I went over to Port Isabel for groceries, then back here to slug out and rest. I couldn't get to sleep last night so not much energy today.
Sue....it's a little over an hour's drive up to the Medical Center in Harlingen. It's probably 35 miles, there are a lot of different speed limits along the way that really slow down the trip.
Mary...hope the bug has left you alone today!
Sharon...we get tired from just grocery shopping and putting things away.
We went over to a couple's condo here we knew from our time at the other complex. They have each day so filled with activities it wore me out just listening to them.
It's turning into a nice day here...and warmer than predicted. The weekend sounds cold and windy and rainy...guess the midwest is getting another round of snow storms and very cold weather.
jane
I woke up to a chilly house although the furnace was running pretty often. It's nice and sunny, but the temps haven't reached 40* yet--and may not according to yesterday's Weather report.
I went to the Women's basketball game last night with my friend, Norma. While waiting for the game to start, I bought a hotdog at the concession stand and have suffered the consequences this morning. I'm waiting for Tim to come by to take me to the library and Kroger shopping and we'll go out to lunch too. I don't know if Kris will be able to join us, but she tries to make time to do that if she doesn't have something planned with her Mom.
Our women's basketball team played well last night, but lost after a long basket from the other team's best shooter almost at the buzzer! They played a good game as did our Ladies, but that shot ruined the night for us. At least the A&M coach stayed on his side of the scorer's table. During our last game (which we lost) the Mississippi State Coach was practically standing next to Coach Flo--and directing his players every move!
Tim just arrived, so I've got to go. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane, glad you had a good visit with friends. I can't believe how energetic some people are. Definitely not us.
Sue, even though your team lost, it sounds like you had a good time. Hope you have a nice lunch and find some more good books. Pretty soon, you will have read everything the library has!
Our roofer came today and has been up there pounding. Had to take some soaked and rotted plywood out and is now going to get more and have lunch, then will be back.
I finally got my cell phone minutes refilled yesterday. The website wouldn't up load the order and my email needed to be changed to get into my account. I was so frazzled by the time I got it all taken care of. I only had a couple days till I ran out. Nothing much else going on here.
Mary, how are you feeling? I hope you are back up to par now.
Hi to all. Sunny & chilly here. Sharon
Sharon, glad the roof is getting fixed. I'm with you on lots of activities any more.
I'm just happy to sit and talk or watch.
jane, hope all is well down there in the Valley.
Sue, did you get the limb taken care of?
I'm feeling fine now - must have just been something I ate. Once it was gone, everything was okay.
I played bridge this afternoon with the new gal from here. We did pretty good, 49%, but no MP. That's okay. It was fun playing with someone new.
Hi to Darlene, Marilyn, Jeanne, Joy, and all the other Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. It's a very chilly 28* here this morning with some wind, so don't think I'll be rushing out to work in the yard today! There are some men's basketball games I'd like to watch today and library books to read, so don't plan to do much else today.
The downed limb wasn't heavy, although bulky, so I was able to drag it down to the curb for the trash pick up. It's gone now, so they had room to throw it into their truck. We have a new recycling service with a blue bin to put plastic bottles, flattened cardboard, aluminum cans, steel/tin cans, paper including catalogs, junk mail, magazines, newspaper, office paper. No glass, plastic bags, or Styrofoam permitted. Our food waste goes into out regular bin.
Sharon, I'm glad your roofer has been working on the roof and hope he does a good job and will finish quickly. Listening to hammers all day is pretty annoying! I don't use my cell phone unless I'm traveling. My ATT account gives me long distance service all over the U.S.--and I don't use it much. Mostly to talk to my sisters. However, in December I called 3 long time Navy friends and yakked for at least an hour to each.
Mary, I'm glad you're feeling well this morning. Also sounds like you and the new bridge partner have started out well. It's bright and sunny here this morning, but just too chilly to spend much time outside. I have new library books I checked out yesterday and finished a "Jack Reacher" lengthy book with short stories of his adventures. So that made my afternoon and evening happy!
Jane, I hope all is going with Ray. Keep us posted.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Quicky. We are really having a mess here . Still down in lows below zero Only 6 deg last night.
Only thing working is furnice thank goodness. Car not moved for 8daye . I don't think next 2 door down from me moving either. Desktop computer not yet returned.my iPad was sowing CLOSED FOR SECURITY? I got ahold of Apple and it working now.
Just have to sit back with a good book and forget technology for a few days. It snowed again last night but I am not going out to clear porch and driveway again. It's frozen anyway.
Just glad everyone on here seems to be o.k jane got some nice weather and Ray o.k.
This is what we get for complaining about the past summer being to hot.
I did get to my doctor Thursday to get my ears and sinus yearly test done. Good news there. Past 4 months Wight down 9 lbs and blood pressure back down to perfect for me.
So I guess no tension. Back later
Good morning...almost noon...it's cool and rain off and on...am hoping to get a walk in....Jeanne are you on med for your blood pressure?..I've been having extreme flushing to my skin...might be my BP med...have appt in April...will be sure to discuss that...hope everyone has a good weekend...quite one for me...take care...Darlene
Hi Gals. All is quiet here. Roof is fixed, but the hall closet ceiling still needs to be repainted and another minor repair to the outside of the sunroom. The pounding wasn't too noisy yesterday, not like when they put a whole roof on and had several men up there doing it.
My cold is still giving me fits. Cannot understand why it hasn't gone away by now. Possibly an allergy, but not sure to what.
Jeanne, glad you're staying inside and warm and letting mother nature take care of the snow and ice! -7 is awful! Great that you lost so much weight and that your blood pressure is now normal. How did you lose the weight? I'm trying but not having a lot of luck.
Sue, I don't use my cell to call except when I'm traveling or I want to call home. I use it more for FB, messenger, and Words with Friends.
Mary, I'm glad you're feeling better and had fun at bridge. 49% is pretty good.
Darlene, check with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the flushing is a side effect of your med. They need to know.
Nothing going on here for now. I have an empty week next week, nothing scheduled.
Hope you all have a good weekend. Sharon
Jeanne...stay safe in that awful weather.
Sue...it sounds as if the cold has hit AL, too.
Sharon...good news on roof finished.
Mary...hurrah on new partner for duplicate and feeling good again.
Alpiner...hope all is well out there in CA.
Quiet day here, too. As Darlene said, it's a cool and rainy and windy day....getting the remains of the latest storm up north, I guess. I know Jeanne's and my home area are getting hammered with severe cold and through this week. Talking way below zero and wind chills like -35. Dangerous to be out in that. I'm so glad Ray's problem was found while we're here in TX and near an excellent cancer center and oncologist. Here he can get out and walk and doesn't feel as if he's "couped up."
Friday was a loooong day...doing the Pre_Op was again several hours of the same questions he's answered so many times before. Since he has to be at the hospital at 7:00 am on Monday morning for the port, we're going up tomorrow afternoon and will stay over and again that night, since his first chemo is 9:00 am on Monday.
[Please excuse me if I'm repeating myself. I'm so emotionally drained and physically tired, I'll blame it on that. ::) ]
Today has been catching up on laundry...finally have clean clothes for a few days, anyway. I even took a nap about noon since I was up at 5:00 am again. I'll be in bed early tonight, I suspect.
jane
I hope everything is ok with Joy and Marilyn. We need to hear from those two when they have a chance.
Long sleep last night that felt great. Ray wanted to walk this morning, but it was just too cold and windy when we got out there. We walked over to McDonald's and he got a large coffee and after warming up a bit we came back to the condo. It's just two blogs over from McDonald's.
We'be packed suitcases and will leave in an hour or so for Harlingen. We'll be back Tues after his chemo.
Iowa is getting hit again with more snow and dangerous cold. I'm so glad we"re here where we don't have to worry about -35 wind chill and blowing snow, etc.
Have a blessed Sunday, EveryBuddie.
Jane
Hi everyone...it's almost 70 here and sun...no wind yet..but supposed to get colder Tuesday...Sharon I did ask my Dr about the flushing and also the pharmacist...not a side effect of the Losartan I take...just wonder if it hormone related...my thyroid checks out ok........have a great Sunday...Darlene
Darlene, are you taking any estrogen supplements or eating a lot of soy or tofu. That might make you flush. Also very spicy foods, but I wouldn't think you would eat them so regularly that it's a constant flush. That's the extent of my medical guesses. Glad you checked with the ones who do know!
Jane, I hope Ray's surgery and chemo go well. It's going to be very tiring for both of you. Glad you got a good night's sleep last night.
I slept so hard this AM that when John woke me at 7:45, I fell back asleep and didn't come to until 8:20 and wondered why he woke me so early. Then it dawned on me that today was Sunday, so I had to move pretty fast to get dressed and eat breakfast in an hour. We had a young divinity student give the sermon today as our regular pastor is in the Holy Land with a group. He did a very good job I thought for a first year divinity student. He also told us about doing a mission on John's Island near Charleston when the young man shot all those people in Mother Emmanuel church. He said he went the next week to services and was astounded at the joy of the service and the welcoming attitude of the congregation. He said the church was packed.
Since getting home, I've done 2 loads of laundry and have more to go. We stopped at the ATM in Fort Mill across from the church to deposit a check. They took down our ATM for BOA near us and are building a new bank, so until then, we have to get our $$$ in Ft. Mill.
NO other news here. I, too, hope to hear from Marilyn and Joy soon. Sharon
Hi every Buddy. Keith may be getting his wound vac taken off for good next Thursday. we are just waiting for the Surgeon to fax back the request to the Home health nurses.
Today I notified the caregiver that we will only need her on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday unless otherwise she is needed. She was spending a lot of time just sitting, doing some crocheting or texting on her phone, or watching TV. there were things she could have been doing. She is supposed to be cleaning the house and this office and my bedroom hasn't been touched since she came. So it was time to cut her hours and stop paying her for the time she spent sitting. After Keith is well from the surgery I may just lay her off all together. I was paying her more than I get from Social Security and our saving was going down after we paid for the roof.
Quiet sunny day today. Margaret stopped by on her way home from the basketball game (Lady Vols finally won a game against LSU) and we went out for a Mexican dinner. That was the big excitement this weekend. We had snow predicted for Tuesday morning, but nothing like Jeanne and Iowa have been having. I wasn't going anywhere anyway.
Marilyn, love the new photo! Hope you can get things worked out about the caregiver, but glad that Keith is finally improving.
Good morning, Buddies. It's another chilly day here--about 28* at 8:56, but bright and sunny. I haven't checked the weather channel, but expect it to stay in the mid '30s all day. I don't plan to spend much time outside, although I will bundle up later to walk a bit in my neighborhood.
Jane, I hope Ray's chemo treatment goes well this morning. I'm glad you had a good sleep last night and hope today is a good one, although I know it may be stressful. Please keep us posted when you have a moment to post here.
Sharon, the service with the young minister sounds like it was inspiring. That was such a horrible event at the black church in Charleston and it always saddens me when I hear about such despicable hate crimes. I hope the assassin never leaves prison! Unfortunately there are still too many of these heinous murders--sometimes with lots of family members being murdered by family members or inlaws!
Marilyn, I love your new photo! And good for you for getting rid of the incompetent caregiver. Paying someone who just sits there and doesn't help the patient is criminal in my opinion! I'm glad Keith is improving now.
Mary, the Lady Vols beat our Lady Tigers a week or so ago. Pat's former assistant and now head coach is not the most polite coach and like the Mississippi State coach encroached on our Lady Tigers space. The MSU coach was practically sitting in Coach Flo's lap! And the Tennessee coach stood past the scorer's table in our territory! I think those 2 coaches might not trust their players to hustle enough when they are not playing in front of their own bench. At any rate, Coach Flo does not venture into other coaches territory and I'm proud of her for not being a YELLER! She does have a pretty severe frown when she's displeased, though!
I need to go outside again to bring my trash can back up the driveway. The trash truck has already picked up the new recycling can, so I brought it up right away. I think Tim will be here later this morning and I wanted it be easier for him to get his truck up into my driveway.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hello to all the Buddies. Marilyn, I agree with the others on your picture. It is really nice. It's too bad about the caregiver. Perhaps you ought to give her a list of things to do if she's not caring for Keith. When he is well, you might consider getting someone in to clean for you. With your back problems, you don't need to be doing that. Once a week shouldn't break the bank. I'm sure they are a lot cheaper than caregivers. I pay mine $20 an hour which seems to be the going rate here. Different areas may be different though.
Mary, glad Margaret came by and took you out to eat. We all need those breaks.
Sue, your recycling is what we've had for the 11 yrs we've been here, although they just told us no more glass. Apparently China has been buying all the recycled stuff and now has cut way back. I think plastic is going to be the next to go. Such a shame.
Nothing going on here today, but it is sunny and to be 50. Sharon
I did make a list of things for her to do, and I have thought about just having someone in to clean after Keith's incision is completely healed. Right now she takes him to his infusions when I am doing something else, she does take care of Keith, but i seem to be doing quite a bit of the things that she should be doing. Laundry, trash, making the bed. etc
Marilyn, when you see her sitting down and goofing off, ask her if she has finished the list of duties for the day. Ms Francis' caretakers spent a lot of time reading magazines,etc. Made her so mad.
Marilyn...hope you can get help that really helps you.
Long day here. We were at hospital at 7 am for insertion of port. He was in OR around 8 when he was brought back to room. Intervention radiologist was enroute to hospital when he was called back to Brownsville for an emergency. Ray taken back to OR about 12:30 and was finally discharged about 4:00. Tomorrow is the first chemo.
Jane
So sorry about the delay, jane - just makes a tense time harder. At least things finally got done. I hope things go more smoothly tomorrow.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Snow didn't happen, but that's a good thing. The schools all closed, just in case. Guess they got a "freebie" this time. But it's getting colder - 33 when I got up, 27 now (9:30)
Stay warm, Buddies! (especially Jeanne!)
Jane, sorry for the delay. Prayers that the chemo works and doesn't make him sick. Get as much rest as you can.
Mary, according to our forecast, you're due to get the snow today. We are supposed to get a miss, just rain.
Roofer guy was supposed to be here at 10:00 to work on back of sunroom. It's 11:00 now and still not here. I'd like to go to the shopping area across the street, but don't want to leave if he's coming. John's leaving for bridge.
I guess I'll go put the last load of laundry in now. Wishing you all a good, safe, warm day. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. My cleaning ladies arrived before 8:00 and I was still in bed as it is pretty chilly this morning. I got up and let them in and fixed and ate my breakfast while they were cleaning. We have sleet and ice predicted today and they want to get their customers cleaned and get back home before the roads ice up. So I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s. I think I'll shower soon and hope I don't freeze!
We haven't had snow yet, but it's predicted for today. We had rain during the night, so if the temperature drops more, the roads will be slick--and believe me, very few Alabama drivers know how to drive on icy roads!
My plan for the rest of the day is to shower, dress in warm clothing, and read! Tim came by yesterday and we went over lots of my paperwork so that we can start tax prep for my accountant. He took a bundle of it home with him and will contact Sherrill who does my taxes, but it's not all here yet.
Not much else to do today, but I have plenty to read here for the rest of the week. I'll take most of the cleaning ladies books to the library on Friday for their upcoming semi-annual book sale.
Jane, I hope you and Ray were able to rest well last night. Also hope the chemo treatment will go well. Thoughts and prayers for you both.
Mary, so far we haven't had snow either, but the schools are all closed as it is predicted. Probably lots of children will be home and if it snows at all, we will see tiny 5-10 inch snow men in every yard! This always makes me laugh as the 2 times we lived in Maine, snowfalls were always at least 3-5 feet deep and required lots of shoveling to get out of our driveway. However, the snow plows started up the minute it started to storm, so once our street was cleared we were good to go.
I'm thinking about making a pot of vegetable soup, but am not sure if I want to do that today. I have a package of noodles and some things I could put in a soup pot, but right now I'm not thinking very hard!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and try to stay warm!
Sue
Just testing nothing showing as Being posting today. It I Tuesday
I am having problem with Comcast acct. both new computer an IPad.
Another sunny day today, but BRRRRRR cold. It was 19! when I got up this morning - up to near freezing now (10am). I know that's not really cold by Jeanne's and jane's standards, but it's really cold for here. There's been a lot of black ice on the less-traveled roads, but I'm definitely not doing anywhere today.
Hope jane and Ray and doing well and are back in their condo today.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. I haven't turned on the TV yet to see what the temperature is here in Auburn, but I'm guessing in the mid to low 20's. It was very cold outside when I went out to get my newspaper. I'm still not dressed and need to shower and put on some warmer clothing, but am having a hard time getting started.
Mary, I suspect our temperature is no higher than the low 30's right now at about 8:30. Some wind which makes it feel colder. I don't think I'll be taking a long walk today! I have several library books to finish before Friday and will read between loads of laundry. I'm trying to stay warm--and am thankful that I kept some of my woolies from our 2 tours in Maine! We expected ice on the roads this morning, but so far my street and neighborhood look clear.
Jeanne, I hope you can get cleared up soon--and that your weather has a turn for warmer temps! Keep us posted and stay warm!
Jane, I'm hoping Ray's chemo went well today and he's resting comfortably at your condo. I know how stressful it can be when your husband is ill--We had several long years of chemo and various other things which included trips to Montgomery and to the Military base in Columbus, Georgia. When he was finally put on chemo treatments, his mother finally told us about 4 of his father's brothers who'd died of that same cancer! His father never had it--probably was too mean/stubborn to get it! Bob's mother was a very sweet woman, but a wimp, and let her husband make all the decisions. He didn't die from cancer, but did pre-decease her and she became my responsibility, especially after Bob died.
I'm thinking about making a pot of soup this morning, but so far haven't made a move toward the kitchen. I'm going to shower and dress and hopefully get myself in there to start a pot of vegetable soup.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and stay warm!
Sue
Sue...I remember how Bob's mother didn't share important family history. Thank heavens, those days are over for most. I think this cancer is the result of all his lung over the years, beginning when he was hospitalized with pneumonia when he was 3 and then other times over the years, his asthma and all those inhalers they prescribe, etc.
He's not sick at all today...said he feels great and had best night's sleep in weeks last night. We went grocery shopping this morning in the cool drizzle and then the condo complex had an authentic Mexican meal for us at 1:00 made by the Hispanic women who work here. It was delicious!!
Now to relax for the rest of the day and finish laundry.
jane
Jane, so glad to hear that Ray slept well and feels great today. Now, if the chemo is effective, it sounds like clear sailing.
I can't believe families not sharing health problems. I typed out a list of all the ones I knew of and sent copies to each of the kids and grandkids.
I just got back from the grocery and finally got lunch. I didn't get to sleep till 4 AM and slept till 10:00! John was already gone when I got up. He had some errands to run, so after those and before bridge, he called to see how I was doing. He should be back before long. It was pretty nippy when I left but had warmed up a lot by the time I came home. Sharon
The condo complex had a nice Mexican lunch for all of us today. The Hispanic ladies who work here prepared the food and it was delicious...tacos, enchalidas (sp?), tamales, rice, refried beans, and wonderful desserts. The food was not spicy ...just good.
They are testing and repairing the fire alarm system and the noise is driving me nuttier than I already am. I sure hope they finish soon.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's still pretty chilly here this morning and I'm waiting for the furnace to heat the bathroom a little more before I get into the shower. It's bright and sunny, but only 28* here right now, so I may postpone my walk until it warms up a bit more. Thankfully I still have heavy jackets for days like this as well as wooly hats, mittens, and gloves. I just need to get my nerve up!
Jane, I'm glad to hear that Ray had a good night's sleep and is feeling better this morning. I know that has to be a relief for you, too. There's nothing worse than worry about our hubby's health. Thoughts and prayers for both of you and good wishes for continued improvement. Keep us posted.
Sharon, Bob's mother just didn't talk about any physical problems with anyone. And his Dad hardly ever really talked to me, so we just had to guess what we needed to do when they needed help---especially when he continued to drive when he was so reckless--after he died Bob drove 65 miles at least once a week to take her grocery shopping and doing errands. She never learned to drive. Then when he died, she spent lots of time at our farm while I was still teaching. She was a sweet lady, but had no "gumption" and never stood up for herself. I had to help her sell her home in Prattville and brought her to an assisted living in Union Springs. It wasn't long before she had to enter the Nursing home there. Bob had died about 3 or 4 years prior to that. One night the home called me to say that she was not going to make it through the night (at 2:30 a.m.) and I got dressed and drove up there and was able to say goodbye. Her last years were not pleasant for her or me.
Jane, I hope the noisy work is finished now and if not, soon. The Mexican lunch sounds delicious. I haven't had really good Mexican food since Bob died in 2002. I had an offer on our farm in 2004 and that's when I moved up here. That last summer at the farm it rained a lot and I had to be on the tractor every day trying to keep the grass mowed (or at least 10 acres of it!).
Not much else to say this morning. Have a nice day, Every Buddy, and stay warm!
Sue
Hi every buddy....don't see many new posts...not much going on in my part of the world..the temps are warming up...able to walk today and the weekend looks good..Marlyin glad your hubby is doing better...Jane hope yours is doing ok......didn't read all post..so will say hi to all looking in Darlene
Did get out for 3 hours today. It is still only 6 deg. Had to do some shopping and things. Awful without a car. Never have been for 50 years. Just has I got home the snow started .say another 3 inches tonight.
Still trying to figure out this w10 new computer. All due to my Comcast acct. least I can get into it. With all the changes my IPad got messed up with google account. I will mess with it tomorrow. Relax with TV tonight. Been a messy 2 weeks it seems.
Good morning, Buddies!
Not much going on here in our condo. Neither of us feels like getting out today...weather changes has both of us hurting, so we postponed a planned trip to Brownsville...nothing much of importance...just wanted to maybe get out for a bit, but not as we both feel. So...INSIDE DAY has been declared!
Compared to the Midwest temps Jeanne has and Sue's 28, we are balmy and comfortable here...62!
Take care everybuddie....and Happy Oneth of February!
jane
We're in the high 40's today, to be 60's by Sunday. Sounds wonderful. So glad I'm not in IN this winter.
Jane, sounds like a good idea to stay in if you're hurting.
Jeanne, how did you get out for 3 hrs without a car? Uber or taxi or did a friend take you? You've really had an awful winter. I hope it lets up soon for you.
Sue, I didn't think it ever got below freezing in AL! Stay in and stay warm.
Darlene, glad you warmed up enough for a walk. That's what I need to do.
Hi to all others. Sharon
Well, we got up to 60! today, with lots of sunshine. And it's supposed to be near 70 next week. Welcome to Tennessee! Sharon, I'm like you - don't know how Jeanne got out with all that ice. Whatever works, as long as she's safe. That goes for all of us.
jane, sorry you and Ray are creaky. Is he feeling any side effects from the chemo? When does he have another treatment?
It's been such a quiet week around here. My Monday bridge partner was sick, so we didn't play. But I played again with my new partner this afternoon. We came in 3rd and got .21 MP, so I guess we did pretty good, especially for it being only the second time we'd played together.
We've gotten some fun news over the last week. One of John's nieces from northern CA is going to be in the area in April. Her stepdaughter has just moved to Charlotte and they're coming to visit. They're flying into Atlanta and are planning a swing through here. She and our Sue are just a few months apart in age, so it'll be fun to get together. And, one of my nieces from Maryland is planning to come to Jesse and Darby's wedding in May, so we'll get a chance to visit with them, too. Party on!!!!
Happy Super Bowl weekend, Buddies!
Jeanne...I sent you an email with a link from a computer tips newsletter I get about setting up a new computer. I'm not sure I got the right emails, so I'll put it here, too
https://davescomputertips.com/how-to-set-up-a-new-computer/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter
Mary... HURRAH on the visits and Party ON !
The effects of the chemo are starting, I think. He's very tired...went to bed at 8 and slept until 8:30...with numerous trips to bathroom since they went him to drink lots of water to protect his kidneys.
Hurrah for warm temps for our Southern gals!!!
I'm hoping to drive up to the kite fest for a bit and then need a grocery store run for a couple things.
Jane
Mary, it's amazing how similar our weather is. I would expect you to be much colder. Hurrah on the visits. Family is what it is all about. I'm looking forward to my trip to Mel's 2/28 and her son's wedding in IN in May. The whole family will be there for that, of course, so I get to see the little guys too. Harrison (4) and Leyton (7) will both be ring-bearers. Joc is a bridesmaid & Jonathan & Scottie are groomsmen. They are having a bachelor party in Chicago, so Lori told the guys they could use her condo to save money and she will stay elsewhere. I thought that was really nice. They are good guys and won't trash the place. She'd kill them if they did! :Dd
Jane, I'm sorry Ray is so tired but not surprised. Hope you enjoy your venture out.
John keeps piling things in the bedroom for his trip and thinking of other things he needs to take. I'll be glad when he lets me pack it! I have a few things to take to FL on the other end of the dresser, but mostly, I'll put mine together after he leaves the 21st. I hope it is a good trip for him. Since it is a Tauck tour, it should be.
I finally went to Burlington's yesterday but didn't find anything. Their sizing was way off. An hour there poking around was more than enough.
60 degrees today and full sun! Yea!
Nothing much planned today. Sharon
4Happy Sat everyone..it's 70 here today..probably warm where Jane is....Sharon..no I don't take any estrogen...I'm wondering if the symptoms is mabey my thyroid out of whack...even though on lab..shows normal...but I would like a full thyroid scan to be sure...I think it's hormone related...I'm hot and skin is flushed all the time...at first I thought it was my BP med..but after talking to Dr and pharmacist...it's not the BP med....church tomorrow..and will probably watch some of super bowl...and will listen to the President Tuesday night....Hi to all Darlene
jane, I hope Ray's side effects don't get any worse. It's no fun - that's for sure.
Sharon, glad you're getting to visit with family while John is gone. How long is his trip? It's such a long flight to get there, but such a wonderful country and delightful people.
Darlene, sorry about the flushing. Since it bothers you, I hope you can find a solution for it.
We got up to 68 today, and I've had my sliding glass door open all afternoon. It's been lovely! I'm not a football fan, so I'll be finding something other than the ballgame to watch. Did I say that they have finally started the renovations here? Our main dining room and lobby have been emptied and some of the flooring has been taken up. Our eating space has been moved into temporary quarters - a bit crowded in two smaller spaces, but it hasn't been as chaotic as I had feared.
The food hasn't changed any. Many of us have to walk through the "construction zone" to get to the dining rooms, but we've been assured there will always be "passage" of some sort. Should be interesting. Who knows how long this will take - I'm assuming at least 6 week - and probably twice that. Such fun!
I hope your team wins!
Mary, his trip is 11 or 12 days since it takes a day to get there and he is arriving a day early.
It was lovely here this afternoon too. John took down and emptied all the bird feeders and cleaned the bird bath while I washed with a bleach spray all of the feeders, dried them and then refilled them with fresh food. He also swept and hosed off the patio and got the leaves way out in the yard. So my birdies are happy. Sharon
Sharon, after we went to NZ, we spent a week in Australia. Our trip home (Cairns, AU, to LAX, to Nashville, to Chattanooga) was 44 hours elapsed time. And it was all on one day. Just a killer day, but we decided we could get rest at home. Of course, we were LOTS younger then, too. ;D
Mary, I think John's trip is around 24 hours + stopovers in Houston and Sydney, I think. I don't envy him that long trip, but he doesn't have the pain and stiffness I do. 44 hours would put me in the hospital! I'm sure NZ is wonderful, but I'm just not up to it now. We should have done it years ago. I hope all the renovations of the cafeteria are quickly completed without too much stress on all of you.
We went to church and SS of course and then I've done 2 loads of laundry since we got home. Nothing else constructive. I've really been hurting today (shoulders, neck, hips, etc.) and have no idea why. I haven't been doing anything energetic but I finally took a tramadol, but it doesn't seem to have helped much.
I hope everyone is having a blessed Sunday and hope Marilyn & Keith got to go to church. I know she misses it. Sharon
I wonder where Sue is. She usually posts in midmorning, and she hasn't posted since Friday.
Sharon...I'd love to see NZ, but I couldn't take the long flights either. So, I read books about NZ.
Mary...hope remodeling makes cafeteria nicer for all the residents.
Sue...hope all is ok with you.
Jeanne...looks like lots of melting...ice jams in the rivers in Iowa, etc. I hope there isn't a lot of flooding.
We spent 6+ hours in the ER yesterday. Ray had fallen on Friday into a lounge chair on the sundeck...really hurting Sunday, and he has 2 fractured ribs and some pneumonia in his right lung now. We're having a lot of fog in the mornings, so we're going up to Harlingen this afternoon and will stay overnight so I don't have to drive in fog tomorrow morning to get Ray back to the Cancer Center for blood tests.
Then I hope we have nothing for the rest of the week. :)
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've been trying to get in here all weekend. For some odd reason, I've been locked out. For the last few days when I've tried to log in here, it dumps my post. So I hope you get this today. If anyone has a reason or method for getting here every day, please let me know.
My trash men have been here already this morning. They picked up my recyclable stuff and my kitchen waste, so I'm glad to get the bins back up where they belong. Tim came by to help me with some of my tax stuff and we had a nice visit.
Not much else to report. I still have sniffles--too many oak leaves on the ground. I feel OK, but hate having to blow my nose so much. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Oh no, Jane. I am so sorry about Ray's fall, the fractured ribs and Pneumonia. It seems like trouble seems to come in three's. I hope he feels better today and has a speedy recovery. Does this mean a delay in the treatment? Thoughts and prayers for both of you.
Mary, I don't know what the "deal" was, but I couldn't post here at all for the last few days. I don't know if it was my fault or just not being picked up by the (whatever causes our posts to post!).
Sharon, I hope you're feeling better today. I've always wanted to go to New Zealand, too. Pictures from there are so beautiful. I hope John brings back lots of pictures to share with you.
Mary, I didn't watch the super bowl, either. Sometimes the half-time show and commercials are pretty good, but after college football is over, I am not eager to see over paid athletes throw a ball around!
Sue
Oh, Jane, I'm so sorry to hear about Ray's latest episode. He has enough going on. Both of you are in my prayers.
Mary, I'm surprised Sue hasn't posted too. I hope she is okay.
Nothing going on here today. I have a neurology appt Wed. I wonder if he will increase my meds. I'm still having a lot of trouble with my tremor. Dinner time is especially difficult.
My cleaning girl comes Thurs, but nothing else scheduled this week.
Beautiful, sunny day with temps to be in upper 60's. Wish it would stay that way. But I shouldn't complain when so many other places have had such horrible weather. Our lowest temp was 19 at night and low 30's daytime. I'm sure Jeanne and those in MN, WI, NY would exchange for them.
Sue, just saw your post. So glad your absence was due to technical issues. I haven't received my tax questionnaire yet and won't start on taxes till then. I'm stockpiling all the tax statements I've received.
I didn't watch the Super Bowl. Didn't know who won till this AM.
Sharon
jane, so sorry about Ray's fall and injuries. Sometimes things do just seem to come in bunches. It is comforting there is such good medical care available in The Valley. Gentle hugs to you both.
Sue, sorry you're having troubles getting in here. I keep the S&F page showing "replies to new posts" as one of my "favorites" (don't know what that is on your computer/browser). I click on that, and it brings me right in.
Construction seems to be moving right along on our dining room and lobby. Incidentally, we don't have a cafeteria - we have restaurant service - and usually it works very well. So far, the temporary situation has gone much more smoothly than I had expected.
I've been collecting the tax stuff, too. I'll wait another couple of weeks, then send it all to my CPA.
Sharon, Jeanne, Darlene, Joy, Marilyn - anybody else I've missed - have a good week.
Hi everyone...Jane sorry to hear of Rays fall...prayers for quick recovery...when do yall head back home? Sue...I sometimes have tech problems...no fun...Sharon...hope your sniffed go away...there's flu going around here..I'm been extra cautious...Hi Mary...hope y'all have a good safe..well..week...I only watched super bowl..short while..didn't even like the commercials....Darlene
Jane.
Also sorry to hear about husbands resent fall. Boy this is the one year that you both will remember this years trip to Texas. Had you been home you would also remember this winter weather it has been in Iowa. I know I will remember Illinois
Now yesterday it did get up to 50 deg. not that much sun I should have gone out walking but didn't. Next few day in the high 30s but then back comes freezing rain.
I am still trying to get both the new computer and IPad running right. Managed to get a Comcast person in Florida today. Can't work with Indian and places. The $60 service charge is still showing up with a $10 increase for not paying it in January. Man came out and said they could not do what I was asking. Had to get a Computer service Private so was here 10 min. did nothing. They then sent another man who looked and said the same. Another 10 min. Looks like he did tell them and got that 60 dollars taken off. This was a Feb/march bill. How I hate all this messing up. One day maybe will be someone other than Comcast to deal with.
What people I have spoken or seen on TV seem to think the Football game yesterday was not worth watching. I don't know football so never follow. At least in Illinois now not going to be drunks on the road. It is now only 5% test for DUI. Think it was 8% before. So about 2 beers about all can drink. However on Midnight Sat. Just went to sleep and lot of big bangs woke me up. Find was a shooting over at the Service Station across the street. Second time this year for that place. Find I don't go any where to do anything anymore at dark time. Still no car running so pretty safe at home.
Every one stay busy. Spring suppose to come early according the the Ground Hog....
Hi Buddies. Jane, I hope Ray's appt goes well today.
Darlene, I finally got over the cold/allergy or whatever it was that I had.
Jeanne, 50 degrees is a heat wave for you. Hope it doesn't all freeze up again. Scary about the shooting. There seem to be a lot of hold-ups & shootings in Charlotte too. Everyone seems to think their problems can be solved with a gun.
I'm going over to Walgreens for their 20% senior discount that they have the 1st Tues of the month. Have a # of things to get. Vitamins, cosmetics, etc. If you all have a Walgreen's near you, it's worth going. Ours is less than a mile from the front entrance.
I have an appt with my eye surgeon next Tues and found out he is going to dilate my eyes, so John is going to have to cancel his bridge game to take me. I sure hope the Dr. can find a solution to my near vision. After paying so much for the multifocal lenses, I sure expected better. Reading is really difficult for me unless large print.
Supposed to reach 70 or so here today. Yea! Hi to everyone. Sharon
We certainly have been quiet in here lately. We've been having incredibly unseasonable temperatures here lately. It was 75! yesterday, and would be more than that today if the sun comes out (although it doesn't look like that's going to happen). And we're due to set a record tomorrow with temps near 80 tomorrow. Then turning cold again. Oh, well...
I got out this morning. In its infinite wisdom (note sarcasm here), ExpressScrips has decided to stop providing the antiviral Rx I've been taking for probably 15 years. I took their letter to my eye doctor this morning and he has taken charge of dealing with them. Plus I went to Michael's to finally get my painting with the broken glass to get it reglazed - with acrylic this time. I also got lots of yarn to crochet afghans for our soon-to-be-married couples. I've dawdled around and need to get with it. I may not get one finished for the March wedding, but I did finally decide on a purchased wedding gift for them, so it's okay.
Stay warm and dry, Buddies - and check in!
Hi, Buddies,
Sue...hard to know what the "glitch" was, but glad you're posting now.
Jeanne...Comcast sure seems to be a pain.
Mary...glad the restaurant setting is going well, with the remodel.
Sharon...I didn't realize WalGreen's had a discount for "seniors."
Darlene...cool weather coming your way, too? We're not heading home until end of March, at earliest. I'm afraid of the weather there in March...when we often get a lot of snow...so we're going to stay in a "residence inn" type place for March. It's in Harlingen and so near the Cancer Center, etc. The Island is too chaotic during March for us...with Spring Break and all of that. It can take hours to get across the causeway, I'm told and condo rents so way up. Sooo...found a one bedroon "suite" for March. It's a bedroom, bathroom, and then a living room-kitchenette (two burner stove top, pots, pans, dishes, full size refrig and freezer, dishwasher, etc.) and the building has a gym and free laundry for guests. We're used to more space, but I think we can handle this.
It's up in the high 70s today and nice out. "Winter" is supposed to return tomorrow through weekend...i.e., temps in the 50s and rain. Still much better than home and the kind of weather Jeanne is dealing with.
Ray's appt yesterday went well...Onc says blood tests were good. Hopefully a quiet 2 weeks until his second chemo on the 19th. He's doing better with the broken ribs, now that he knows what it is. He was panicked that he'd injured his kidneys, I think, or did damage to his lungs. Neither one, so he's able to deal with the ribs.
We're meeting friends for breakfast tomorrow, so that'll be nice. I won a "maid's service" door prize this morning at Coffee Time. That'll be great for right before my sister and BIL arrive.
jane
Hi everyone....yes Jane it's beautiful here today...77..but chane is coming..My daughter and I have a trip landed this weekend to visit family...plan on going anyway..if rain doesn't turn to ice...glad you have a place for March...I'm sure the island is crowded during SB...not man posting...hope all is well...lot of flu going around...Hi to Sue..Sharon..Marlyin and all others Darlene
Meant change and planned trip....need to do spell check
Darlene - spell check can really get us in trouble sometimes. ;D
jane, glad that Ray has done well with the chemo. And wonderful about your staying in the Valley for the treatment AND getting off the island. I've been there in March, and I understand. I talked to my from-Iowa friend today and they are still in Weslaco, but they'll be leaving towards the first of March. Of course, our weather is nothing like what you get in Iowa.
Mary, sounds like you accomplished a lot with your shopping trip. I wish I could crochet or knit, but it's not in me. I think you need to learn it when you're young. Good planning for the weddings. Our grandson & fiance called us last night, partially to thank us for her birthday card and partly to talk about the wedding etc. Everything seems to be going well. They are getting married Memorial Day weekend. I've already sent the set of china they had picked out and will put a check in with the card to give them there. She is going back to school in the fall. She is a nurse and wants to be a nurse practitioner. It will be a 2 yr course and a lot of it on the computer, but of course will require clinicals as well.
Jane, that sounds like a very good plan to move to Harlingen in March. I'm glad Ray is doing well so far and has 2 weeks to recover. I was supposed to have chemo every 3 weeks, but my blood counts didn't allow it and I had to go every 4 weeks. But, it all depends on the meds and the type of cancer what is protocol. Jane, yes, Walgreen's gives a 20% senior discount the first Tuesday of the month. I never used to go there til I found that out. Now, I try to get all my drug store items that Tuesday.
It's strange that as far apart as we all are that our weather is very similar right now, excepting poor Jeanne. It's about 72 today but cloudy and supposed to rain and start cooling down tomorrow or Sat.
I just got back from the new neurologist. He has a very broad background and did a good physical test, etc and agreed with the essential tremor diagnosis. We discussed several meds but ended up increasing the one I have. It has gotten so I really have trouble eating because the fork shakes so much. I have even been using a spoon part of the time. It's really embarrassing with people other than John. Maybe the increased dose will help. My writing is terrible too and I make a lot of mistakes on the computer and have to constantly correct them. No fun getting old, but I guess it's better than the alternative.
My cleaning lady comes tomorrow and so does the roofer/handyman who needs to fix a place on the sun room and also paint the leak spots in the closet. I will go to the grocery tomorrow afternoon. Such an exciting life! Sharon
Sharon...what do you take for your tremors?..My gdaughter is also going for her NP...she has a little over a year left...very busy...she's working also...but as you said lot it it done on computer...I'm proud of her...Darlene
HI there buddies. Good news for Keith. He will have a Ct scan to see if there are anymore abscesses in his abdomen, no more in fusions until we see what the scan shows. He got a good report from bother Dr's.
I also got a good report when I saw the Dr. yesterday. I had a wonderful birthday dinner at a local Japanese place yesterday. We had Beef Teriyaki with steamed veggies, then dessert was Chocolate cheesecake. Yummy.
Jane sorry to hear about Ray. Sending prayers.
Nice here now. A bit of fog, but in the low 70s, and like the rest of you, to change this afternoon into tomorrow.
Sharon...Ray's essential tremor is bad, too, when he eats and it embarrasses him no end. Sometimes if he changes the way he grips the fork it's better, but he needs a straw, often, for his water, and prefers his soup in a mug he can lift with both hands.
We're meeting friends for breakfast this morning, and then need a couple things at the dollar store here on the Island.
Lots of bad colds and flu here, too, so we're avoiding some gatherings. We did go to Wed. Coffee and I won a door prize...maid service for a day. I plan to use it before my sister and BIL come and that'll be perfect.
Stay warm and safe and healthy, everyBuddie!
Ps..just saw Marilyn's post...hurrah for your good news!
Jane
Great news, Marilyn - and Happy Birthday from here, too.
jane, super to have the maid service just before company comes.
I've been out for my haircut and Walmart pickup. Nothing else today until our one table of bridge here after supper. Pretty lousy bridge, but nice folks to visit with.
I take Primadone for my tremors and he increased the dose. He told me about a website essentialtremors.org that has lots of info on it. Jane, tell Ray to have a glass of wine before dinner when he is out, if it isn't against dr's orders. I've found that that helps me a lot. There is also a special fork with a rotating handle that you can pick up at home health drug stores, however, I don't think I would use it in public. I haven't gotten one yet. I often use a mug for soup too.
Marilyn, I didn't get a heads-up on FB about your birthday. I'm sorry I missed it, but I'm sending you lots of good belated wishes now. It sounds like you had a good day. Praying for a good scan for K.
Jane, you're wise to stay out of big gatherings now. Also, when I was going through chemo, they told me not to eat salad out that might be contaminated. At home, you can wash it well.
Mary, sounds like you had a constructive day. Sorry about the bad bridge, but that's the game.
My cleaning girl was here today and I got all the crystal and stuff from my curio cabinet, 1/2 of my china cabinet, and the bricabrac washed. John dried it and helped me ferry it back to their places. My cleaning girl washed the glass shelves and doors for me. It all looks so sparkly.
Then we got some bad news: what we thought was a small leak at the outside edge of the sunroom turned out to be rotted wood in several places. Partially caused by the builder not using marine grade plywood at the bottom of the windows and partly because our irrigator put the soaker hose between the bushes and the house where it kept it good and wet in the summer + too much mulch! We don't have a price yet, but I bet it will be a big one. If it's not one thing, it's another.
Now I have to go shopping. HT has $20 off if you spend $100, so that's where I'm going. Hope you all have a better day than we have. Sharon
Keith has a non essential tremor of his right hand, he shakes badly when he eats but he does ok for himself.
Marilyn, mine started very mildly in my 50's, but has progressively increased. Without meds, they would have to put me in a cage!
Windy Friday morning here in S. T ....and much cooler.
Nothing exciting going on here...we're doing some cooking and just being slugs.
I do want to organize all the paperwork I have from all that's gone on with Ray since Dec. 27. It's a mountain of stuff. I bought some more file folders to organize and hold it all.
Midwest is getting hit again with cold and snow. Glad to be here with the palm trees!
Jane
Jane, I'm glad you're there too! Ray & you certainly don't need to have to deal with snow, ice, & cold weather right now.
Not a lot going on here. I've had a slow morning. Handyman hasn't shown up yet. I swear he needs a scheduler imprinted in his brain. He seldom comes at the appointed time, but does eventually & is good, so shouldn't complain. I washed all the bathroom rugs yesterday and need to put them down. I don't overdry them in the dryer to prevent the backing disintegrating, so they've been drying in the sunroom. I've done one load of laundry and have 1 more to do. It nevver ends. Sharon
jane, my other friends in the Valley were scheduled to go on a boat trip out of Brownsville this morning, but it got cancelled because of the weather. You know it will get better, though.
Good luck with the paperwork, too.b
Sharon, always tough waiting on service people. Hope you get the roof stuff finally all done.
Duplicate this afternoon. Missed a couple of big hands, but didn't do too bad. No points, but finished at 42% with 7 1/2 tables. Our high today was only around 50 - big change from our 80 yesterday.
Hope everybody has a good "football-less" weekend.
Mary...understand the channel boat trip being cancelled...cold, wet and rainy here! We're doing chores and reading and watching basketball.
Tonight is pizza...frozen one we add to...and the crust is cauliflower! Sounds yucky, I know, but it's GOOD...makes a nice crisp crust...sure hope I can find them at home. (One brand is called Caulipower and was in freezer by the gluten-free stuff.)
Last load of laundry is in and Ray's cutting up stuff for guacamole.
Michael, the Webmaster here has posted this....so FYI:
#135
Another update for everyone... A new version of the forum system has recently been released which fixes quite a few bugs and such, so I will be upgrading the site again in the next week or so. The changes won't be nearly as drastic this time around and there shouldn't be too much of a disruption. I'll post again when I have a better idea of when the upgrade will take place.
Mary, your score wasn't too bad, but John always wants 50% or more, but that doesn't mean he always gets it! Cooler and partly sunny here today.
Jane, I've tried the cauliflower crust pizzas. They're pretty good. I always doctor ours up too. I usually start with a mushroom/veggie pizza and then add pepperoni to John's half and more mushrooms to mine + spices. Not as good as pizza out, but a lot better for you.
Sue must still be having wi-fi problems. I can't believe such poor service in a college town!
I've cleaned off my desk and found some stuff I was looking for and made a couple phone calls, but nothing of great importance. I think I finally have all of John's things taken care of. He is so helpless. Steak tonight. Sharon
I'd like to have 50% each time, too, Sharon. ;D Mostly I'm happy to be in the 40s.
When does he leave? Return?
jane, hope your down day was a good one. Very quiet around here, but it has gone back to February weather. It was nice to see some sunshine.
Let's hear from some of you other gals - even if it's just to say you're okay and not doing anything. :smitten:
I am going out of my mind trying to fix my computers. Ever since I got the new W10 desktop and had everything for the old one transfered over to it nothing works. I use Comcast and my desktops all tied into a couple of Passwords. My Desktop, Ipad, Amazon Fire and another tablet I dont use to often. Just for books. All come up saying wrong Password . Even would not let me in my Seniorsandfriends today. I am working to try and now get them all using the same User Name and Password. So far taken 4 days trying. Need to give all a rest until I fix.
This bad weather not helping me at all. That and my car still not running. Hope spring gets here soon before I take a hammer to everything
One thing I have notice also on S and F for past month or so. My picture has vanished. It was when last changes made to S and F. Can't figure that out.
Hello from colder than usual southern California ! Its been raining of & on for a week . There is one spot on the freeway where there is a 5ft . long pot hole , I need to be more careful & not drive through it . At night its been close to the 30's & day time 45 .
Good Morning, I may not have been posting much but I have been here to read what all y'all have to say. It has been cold here as well. Snowed and hailed some too.
Furry friends is starting the school program early this year so Freckles and I have early classes tomorrow. If there is snow and ice on the road I am not going to do any driving. Keith also has a CT scan tomorrow afternoon to see if there are any abscesses left in his abdomen.
Keith middle son and his wife (Kyle and April)are having another child in late May, Benjamin Edward, so I am crocheting another afghan this time in light teal. So far I have done about 8 inches on a 36 inch blanket. I better get busy huh?
Happy Afghan making, Marilyn! Glad K is getting better.
Alpiner...I think we're all having cooler than usual weather. I know Jeanne and the Midwest are really getting beaten down with snow and very cold temps.
I hope Sue can get back in soon. I assume she's having computer problems.
Another cool day here, though the rain seems to have stopped. It literally rained all day yesterday. My joints continue to be very unhappy, so it's going to be a quiet day here again.
Have a Blessed Sunday.
jane
Hi Gals, sounds like everything is pretty quiet for everyone.
Mary, John leaves Feb 21 and returns Mar 5.
Marilyn, glad K is better & hope the scan is good. Get knitting while he's being checked!
Jane, we've been a little overcast and chilly (40's) here, so I'm not happy either.
We had a big church celebration with an all church lunch after the 11:00 service to celebrate the burning of the mortgage. Nothing the church owns now has a mortgage, including the relatively new parsonage. Now we need to raise money to do some major repairs. Good to know everything is paid off for now. We also got a grant to put cameras in the sanctuary to stream services to the homebound or vacationers. Neat! The dinner wasn't great but we had nice seatmates. All for now. Sharon
Had a few extra minutes tonight so thought I'd check in on you "girls". Trying to think how many years ago that you passed through Wichita, Mary?.... I know it was before Cas died & that will be 6 years in July. So much going on with all of us, kids & grands grown up & now the great grands. I am still at "home", most of my friends have moved to condos or senior housing complexes. If I didn't have these feral cats I do believe I'd find a nice place to park my body. Can't move a feral and I don't have the heart to have them put to sleep. So this is my life.... & just seeing if I can catch up with yours, think I recognize everyone here. Hi from Shirley in Kansas! I did nod my head & gulp at those sore ribs... Great to see y'all.
Hi Shirley - always good to know you're still out there. Gee, it has been a long time since we came through Wichita. I'm trying to remember which trip it was, but I'm pretty sure it was in the 90s. Lots of events since then - although I don't have any great-grands yet. Two more of my grands getting married this spring.
So tired of this nasty weather. Got almost 2 more inch of now. Never been bothered with joints hurting other than where I tore joint in one thumb .but now seems few more have started. Has to be the weather. Ido take BP med. I know can't take ibrophin . What should I use to see if helps? Not fond of prescriptions.
Jeanne, you could try Extra-Strength acetominophen (Tylenol or generic). I get some relief from that (although I do take a prescription NSAID, too).
Also, Jeanne, you've said you're having trouble with Xfinity. I had some trouble getting online with my laptop the other day, and I use Comcast/Xfinity for my provider. I finally called them, and after getting through all their recordings, I finally talked with a delightful young man (from somewhere in the US) who totally fixed my problem in less than 30 minutes. I was very pleased with my service. You could give them a try with a phone call.
Jeanne, I was going to suggest EX Strength Tylenol or acetaminophen as well. Mary had a good suggestion for your provider.
I had 2 dr's appts today. The urology was fine and I got the Rx's I needed + some sammples. In and out quick.
Then I had my eye appt at 1:40. Whole other story. We left at 1:00 and didn't get home till 4:30! However, my vision problems weren't my imagination. He said that I needed a capsulectomy or Yag laser. It's apparently very simple and I have one Mar. 6 and the 2nd the 20th. I hope to heavens it works. He seemed to understand and was sure that was the answer. Pray that he's right. I have hardly been able to read. He also said I was using too strong of cheaters and should try the #1.00 if I can find them. It seems opposite, but nothing else has worked. I am so tired after all the driving and waiting and testing. John took me to my eye appt because they were going to dilate my eyes. He had to cancel a bridge partner because of it, but my eyes were more important.
I take Bunny to meet her sitter on Wednesday and then right afterwards to the groomer. She's not going to be happy with me.
I do wish Sue could get her computer access working again.
Hi Shirley, long time no see. Glad you're still kicking. Too bad about the cats keeping you out of a retirement center. Sharon
Sharon, the laser procedure I had was certainly an easy one. I don't think it was quite what you're having, but I hope all goes well for you.
About 2 weeks ago I stubbed my right big toe & last week it got sore . My husband Norm had a dr.'s appt. this morning so I went along & the dr. checked out my big toe . He sent me to have x rays , we will know the results in a few days when the dr.'s office calls .
. Alpiner...ouch for poor toe!
Shirley...good to see you here. I think of you everytime we go by Wichita.
Sharon....good news that your eyes can be "fixed."
Mary...I do miss playing bridge, but it's not in the cards this year.
Jeanne...more nasty weather coming your way...be careful.
I hope Tim can help Sue get her internet up and running. At least, I hope that's why we haven't heard from her and she doesn't have the "grunge" that's going around.
Ray's visit to local ARNP led to more blood work to check his A1c and ARNP, Robert, wants to see another X-ray of lungs since the one a week ago when he broke the ribs. Sooo, back to Harlingen tomorrow.
Jane
I did call Comcast today. Got someone in Singapore. Was a long call. It is about a service call that is on my invoice for 60.00. I thought it was for when they came out in Jan. Could not do what i Needed on this new computer. But they say it was for December. I didn't even call in December as I was gone the day after they say was here. Fact was getting ready to go to Missouri to pick up this new computer. Told them I needed a copy of report on what they did. Report also shows wrong tel. phone for whoever. Was not mine. So they doing some research.
They do pretty good on phone( usually out of US) but not if it is a computer problem. Will see what happens.
This new keyboard on Desktop sure feels funny typing still. Wish I could put the old one back on but it is not wireless and no idea where to plug the old one in. Amazing how the new computers do not have all the same connections in the back
Daughter in Texas sent me the W10 book for seniors. Fact got 2 now as the first one from Amazon was put on the wrong porch and I did not receive in the usual 3 hours. She called Amazon and they sent another one. Later the person up the street got home and saw the first one on his porch.
jane, I didn't get to play bridge this evening after all. We've been in a heavy fog all day long - most unusual. My partner lives on Signal Mountain up above me - about 300 ft more in elevation. She called and said she literally couldn't see across the street at her house because of the thick fog. She didn't need (or want) to be trying to drive in that pea soup, so we stayed home. Oh, well...
Good morning, today is my day to work in the Hospice office for 2 hours on the project they gave me to do. I am just doing some data input of letters and card they have received from family member of the patients they have help to pass. Hospice does an amazing job and has some awesome team members to help the patient and the family before and after the passing.
Yesterday Freckles and I along with 2 more teams, went to one of the schools to teach K-2 kids about responsibility and safety.
Well I need to get Keith up to take a shower so I can change his dressing and see how well his wound is healing. The PT guy will be here around 9:30 to discharge Keith from PT. Keith won't do the exercises at all after the
PT guy tells him to do them every day. Bah Humbug!!! Keith can be so darn stubborn.
Marilyn, his refusal to take directions is part of his dementia, unless it was part of his personality before. It's too bad, because PT is SO helpful, even if it is a drag. Hospice is a wonderful organization. I'm not sure where the nearest office is to us, but I could do some data entry. Can't do the rest though. John volunteered with them visiting patients and reading the Bible to them if they wanted. He felt he did a real service, but then that hospice closed. This was in HH and he is too busy with bridge to do it now.
Jane, sorry Ray needs more tests and another road trip. Hope all works well.
Mary, sorry you missed bridge, but fog is a no-no!
Jeanne, I hope you get some help with your computer. You could call the Geek Squad at Best Buy and have them come out and help you. Of course you have to pay them. Glad you got out of the other bill.
I slept in this AM and am just really getting going. No big plans. Maybe some writing. Sharon
Hi everyone..I had. Great weekend meeting and spoiling my new great grand daughter...Callie...it was cold and wintry mix...but so glad I got to go...today is warm and sunny...walked this morning...thinking of going for another while weather is nice...hope all are well and happy...spring is not far off..Darlene
It was a long wait at the hospital, but he finally got the xray after a two hour wait. I'm used to much faster service, so my patience wears thin after an hour. :-\
We left here at 10:30 in the rain and got back here at 2:45. Ray thinks he wants to go out for fish tonight, so that's probably what we'll do in a couple hours. I want him to keep as much weight on as possible and eat whatever appeals to him.
jane
will try again to make it larger see if it works. does look darker
last try for me. this w10 hard. Now this is number 5. Would have been really big on my W7
Sorry, just noticed I am not in the Computer Forum
Jeanne, I'm guessing the problem is with the new Seniors & Friends site, in one of the discussions we tried various fonts & sizes to see what worked best for most. Far as I know a 4 size with Arial font, some liked to add Bold but others said it ran words together.... My son had put Windows 10 on my old computer (laptop) so was fairly used to it before getting a new one with 10. Some things I still don't like, but I never like changes~~
Just remembered, a few weeks ago my computers were all giving me fits.... wouldn't connect to the wi-fi. Then I found the old ones connected but not the new HP, that was my provider problem. After my youngest son let it do an update to Windows 10 (or HP?) that took all night, while plugged directly into the modem... older son had done that to make sure it wasn't the computer wi-fi.... next morning after the update I unplugged it from the modem & it has worked fine ever since. I was so frustrated I was ready to cry, don't have a lot of patience with computer stuff. This isn't the computer site so will shut up about that.
Jane, when do you "go past" Wichita? Let me know & I'll meet you somewhere, that's how I got to meet Mary & John. We laughed the whole time, didn't we, Mary? I also met Bobbi when she came through town.
Ever since Cas died my house has been in chaos, cats rule so I rush to make it presentable when my kids stop by. They give me warning. ;) With 3 litterboxes around the house, I want to make sure they are clean before opening the door even to the kids. Seriously, they call ahead to make sure I'm home. I don't get out at night, eyes do bother me but also just don't feel safe with nobody at home to miss me not getting back.
Better give the cats their "midnight snack".... Mama Callie is still outside. She has acted strange all day, a little warmer so maybe spring fever. This is her first winter being inside, but she is getting old & I felt sorry for her. She's been using a heated bed in the garage for several winters but isn't totally trust worthy in the house.
My heart goes out to all of you with health issues. I haven't had a real check up for years so am going in this next week for that, day later it's the routine Echo from the Cardio & same week, the yearly eye check up. He tells me I'm ready for cataract surgery & I insist he told me just a couple years ago that it would be "probably 7 before needing". I think his glass prescriptions are off. I'm dreading the appointment but know they are a must. I am the worst patient possible.... no excuses.
Shirley, don't fret about cataract surgery - it's really an easy fix. Lots of eyedrops in the first few days, but not really a problem. The oncoming headlights bother me, so I too have stopped driving in the dark.
jane, sorry you're having to deal with the waiting - it is a pain. I'm always sure to have a book and sometimes even my knitting.
After more than an inch of rain yesterday, we've got some nice sunshine today. And I'm off to my mani/pedi shortly - that always makes it a good day.
Jeanne...go over to the computer discussion...and Jack has shown you screen shots. You need to change the font size IN THIS DISCUSSION....NOT on your W10 desktop. Two different things. You change the font size here by putting in codes...or clicking on the codes. It does NOT change the font size on your computer....only what shows here when you click POST button.
We went to the Wed. coffee/donut get together and it was nice. We're to have very nice and warm weather for the next 5 days. Ray's gone over to the sundeck and I"m finishing up some stuff here. Then we're going out to see some of the shops we haven't gotten to with all the medical stuff.
I'm going to look for Tim's info and see if I can see how Sue is.
jane
My post totally disappeared. It was all good news too. Keith gets the pic line out tomorrow and his wound is so tiny The nurse will be totally surprised tomorrow when she comes.
Shirley I talk to Bobbi occasionally, she is in a nursing home and has much difficulty breathing so our conversations are very limited. It is so good to see your posts in this forum. Are you still having trouble with the your Aorta. I remember you said there was a weak spot there some years ago.
Great news abbout Keith, Marilyn!
Good news Marilyn...Jane glad ur hubby is doing well...does anyone know why Sue hasn't posted...hope she's ok..and just computer problems.,,Hi to all looking in And Happy Valentines Day...Darlene
Darlene, how wonderful to meet your new great granddaughter! I only get boys, but they are cute too. I'm just more in tune with girls. Glad you've got warm weather. Ours is in the 60's and sunny. I've been out several times with just a sweatshirt on.
Jane, waiting in the hospital is such a downer, but as long as the tests come out well, that's all that counts. I always take a book too. The fish place sounds good to me! John does't care much for it.
Mary, I'm counting the days till I get a mani and pedi. I want to wait till the week I leave for FL. Bunny got all beautified today and has purple bows in her ears with silver stuff too!! Her Christmas bows were still in when I took her back. We'll see if these last as well. She was not a happy camper.
I got a list of church events + a special notice of the consignment sale coming up all typed and sent, but haven't heard from the gal with the info on the celebration. I wanted to get that written today and sent in. Tonight is the deadline for next week.
Other than that I haven't been doing a lot.
Bubbles, can you tell Sue how to access this board. I think that is what her problem is.
Marilyn, such good news about Keith. Hope it continues.
Hi to all. Have a wonderful day. Sharon
I have tried changing the Font on this w10 like Don told me. Just does not seem to work.
I am not liking W10 right now. But said the same about all the other that came prior. Just have to be patient. I have not gotten it to change. I even tried the B and No. 5 this must be only about a 2.
checking
Marilyn, I did have the valve replaced 6 years ago, was a must do thing but honestly, I can't tell a lot of difference as far as energy, etc. Got a feeling getting old plays a part, plus being lazy. Cas died just 5 months after heart surgery & he was in such bad shape I didn't have time to do re-hab at all. At 84 I'm still plugging along & hopefully will out live these cats so I don't have to have them put to sleep. They see my kids often but hide, would not be adoptable and we taught them to depend on us. I don't want them to suffer if I can't take care of them & that is what keeps me here, can't move ferals.
I feel like I'm intruding in here but most of y'all don't visit in the Soda Shoppe or Photos where I do hang out..... things change, huh? I do remember meeting Mary online after their trip to Alaska... they did it they way I always dreamed of doing.
Guess I'd better get ready for bed, supposed to still be nice tomorrow & then the bottom falls out again. I was out again today to water my young trees, shrubs & flowers because we have not had any moisture this winter. Wind was so cold, I had 3 layers on but was chilled to the bone again. Good to see all of you. Shirley
Jeanne...you did not put in the coding here to change the font size. It has nothing to do with W10. You must use the coding. See below what I've put with spaces so you can see the coding. The larger size doesn't show until you post.
For size 3, you type:
[ size=3] Type your post and comments here and when you've finished, type [/size ]
when you click post, the following is what you and we will see:
Type your post and comments here and when you've finished, type
Darlene and Buddies....I've emailed Tim and he'll check with Sue when he goes over Saturday. I also sent him a link here so I think he'll do what he can to get our Sue back here with us. She was having computer/internet trouble when she last posted earlier this month.
Shirley...you are welcome here. We're a pretty chatty group.
Sharon....so aggravating when someone else doesn't get you the stuff you need. That's why I always hated "group" work in school...whether primary or college...there was always someone in an assigned group who didn't do his/her share, and someone else ended up having to do it. When I assigned group work...and that was rare...I left the kids choose who they wanted to work with and required each person hand in his/her contribution to the group.
Beautiful day here. Looking forward to getting out to something other than medical stuff.
Also got good news from my tax lady. She will file today for a 6 month extension on our federal taxes and the state will piggyback on that. She said we will deal with the taxes when we get home. What a relief! She can do it electronically since we made all our estimates, etc. and don't need to pay anything more in now. Now we can stay here as long as we need for Ray to get his chemo-immunology treatments without interruptions and trying to get around in bad weather.
jane
Jane, that is really good news that you get to stay there till chemo is finished and not have to worry about taxes. The gal that was supposed to email or call me was in charge of the event Sunday, so she has all the info--unless our pastor does. If I don't hear from her today, I'll call our pastor. I'm glad you emailed Tim about Sue. One never knows if you don't hear from someone at our ages.
Shirley, I'm sorry you feel more or less trapped by the cats. I think you would feel so much better if you were in a retirement center and had activities to do. Isn't there anyone you can get to take the cats, like a farmer or something? I remember talking to you way back when in the cafe before my BC and I started in here. I lived in IN then but am in SC now.
Jeanne, it is hard to understand directions when you have a new machine. I think Jane's are very clear though.
I just got home from the grocery and a haircut and am really beat. For some reason, my right knee is killing me. It's supposed to be my good one!
The man was here to fix the leak/rotted wood at the bottom of the sunroom windows outside. All done now and done right!
John and I are going out to eat tonight for Valentine's Day. Not really festive, but better than having to cook.
Hi to everyone. Happy Valentines Day! Sharon
Sharon...having the income tax situation fixed has been a huge relief to me. She emailed me that she'd filed it today and it was accepted and sent me attachments, etc. Yes, we can stay now until we're comfortable leaving and switching to docs at home. I also don't have to worry about winter storms coming upon us as we drive home, etc.
jane
Speaking of income tax we have not received our 1099's from Social security yet. I got mine from the SSA website but when I went to get Keith's I forgot the password and got locked out.
Shirley I too have 5 cats, 2 we adopted from local rescues, 1 I brought home from the Vet clinic where I was working (he has leukemia) they were going to put him down. 2 solid black cats moved here from next door as kittens in the dead of winter, wet, cold and hungry. The neighbor wouldn't let them in her house and didn't bother to look for them. He kids later told me "Oh those were our cats". Two other of her cats had come here and we cared for them a few short weeks until they died. People like that shouldn't won any kind of animals. She let her 4 chickens freeze to death.
We may not be doing anything special for Valentines day. I am trying to talk K into going out for dinner but we kinda blew the dough ($) on my birthday dinner.
Marilyn...you'll probably have to call SS or go to a local office and take K with you. They are really picky about letting anybody into an account...even your own. When they made us change our passwords every three months, I, too, was locked out of my own. I called and that was the reason...the password had expired! I said, why don't you say that on your site, but she gave me a story about "security," so that may be the reason you're shut of K's.
Beautiful morning here...and I need to go to WalMart and get some drugs refilled, and order some for Ray from home.
jane
Good morning from here...yes Jane a beautiful day...Jane where in HEB did you find the cauliflower pizza crust? I looked yesterday didn't find them...I think it was you talking about them...Marilyn..glad your hubby is healing well...Hi to Sharon..Mary Sue Jeanne...any I missed..have a great weekend Darlene
Hi Gals, I haven't received my tax questionnaire yet, so am going to have to call them. I have received all but one of my tax forms and it always comes in late. Jane, I fully understand your relief.
Marilyn, PW's are such a hassle. We all ought to be able to use a fingerprint! Good luck on getting K's forms. I agree that your neighbors ought to be reported for animal abuse.
Yesterday, my knee started bothering me and today, it's a mess. I have a heating pad on it now. I am going to the Ortho Urgent Care at 5:30 tonight to see if they can do something. I put a knee brace on and then the heating pad, but not much help. I sure hope it improves before my trip! I have 2 weeks to heal it!
I had to take Bunny over to the pet sitter this AM. I took some treats for her to give her, so she was quite content to be there and they bonded, so I feel better about leaving her there now.
We did go out to dinner last night (in spite of our diets). It was a new place in a nearby town. Very good food & service. Ambiance was not plush but okay. I had salmon, asparagus and a little risotto. When we were at the reservation desk, a man came up and gave me a small camellia cutting and wished me happy valentines. So sweet and I'd never seen him before. Don't think he gave any others out, but he may have. Nice thing to do.
Nothing else going on here. Sharon (Hi to everyone)
lets see what it does
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see if works
looks good Jeanne...Darlene
I am so dumb dont know how I did this.
I think you have it now, Jeanne!
Darlene...at a large HEB in B'ville, I found the Caulipower pizzas in the frozen food section that has the gluten free frozen items, because, I guess, it is gluten free. I tried another brand...O So Good or some such name, but it was bad--- crust tasted like bad cardboard! ;D
We did some running around this morning...stopped at another shop we hadn't gotten to and I got some copies made of insurance forms, etc. and then did a WalMart run for some prescriptions...they were very busy and still haven't texted me that they're ready. I'm not going out again today, anyway, so all is good. It's gotten very warm here...near 90 and too hot for me.
Our neighbors called from AZ as they'd just heard about Ray from Gary and Kathy. It was good to talk to them and make sure they had the straight story. ;D
jane
Jeanne....you did it the right way....you put in the following coding...and I've put spaces IN the coding so you can see it. Here's your post as it would appear in your box as you typed it:
[size=4 ][color=red ]I am so dumb dont know how I did this. [ /color][ /size]
when you click Post, it comes out, as it did above:
I am so dumb dont know how I did this.
The results of my toe x ray came in the mail today . My toe isn't fractured ! Its still a bit sore , so will need to be careful . We are having cold rainy weather , I have been wearing fuzzy socks & sandals so need to not get my feet wet . Our town got 3 inches of rain in one day ! There is a ditch along side our gravel road from run off . No land slides so far .
alpiner, glad your toe wasn't broken - but the pain will still be a problem. Ouch!
We had an inch of rain overnight, and are supposed to be getting 7-8 additional inches next week. Local flooding in our forecast. TVA is lowering the lake levels along the Tennessee River all the way to the Ohio and the Mississippi.
I wrote posts twice yesterday and managed to lose them both, so just gave up temporarily. I obviously accidentally hit some key that does that. So frustrating!
Darlene, good luck on finding your pizza.
jane, glad y'all are settled in for the duration and have taxes, etc., under control. And you have the added benefit of missing more bad weather in Iowa.
My new partner and I did fairly well at duplicate yesterday. No points, but we did get one top board. And we got home before the rain started. Thursday, I joined some of my swim buddies at the annual Valentine's Day tea/lunch given by the financial adviser the four of us use. Nice light lunch and good company. This past week was a busy one, but next week makes up for it with nothing except bridge scheduled. ;D
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. At last I'm in here with no problems! Yesterday I went to a luncheon at our organist's home. She invited all of us who are widows (and most of us are in our 80's or older!) She had a lovely meal of salads prepared with homemade muffins and a delicious fruit dessert. I've written her a thank you note and put it out for the mailman, but he won't pick it up until about 1:00 and won't get back to the P.O. until too late for it to be delivered today, I'm pretty sure about that.
Tim had something else on his plate yesterday, so postponed our lunch and Kroger shopping date until today. I don't know what time he'll be picking me up, but I woke up at 5:30 this morning and couldn't get back to sleep, so got up, had breakfast, showered and dressed, and am waiting now for whenever he gets here. I have valentine treats in bags for him and Kris ready to go. I hope he'll have time to take me to the library, but if he doesn't I have enough to tide me over until next week.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Welcome back to BB Sue. We missed you.
Today Freckles and I will visit one of the Care Homes that is close by. They don't call them Nursing Homes anymore.
Last evening we went out for the usual Friday night dinner at the Mexican place in the mall. I tried a new dish call Molcajete (sp). It is Chicken, Mushrooms, Onions in a red sauce, served with rice, beans and tortillas. I brought some home that I will eat for lunch today.
It sure has been cold here and wet. Our electric bill is going to be sky high but we are keeping warm that's all that counts.
Did I tell all y'all that Keith got his pic line removed on Thursday? No more daily infusions, In a couple if weeks his wound should be completely closed, Tomorrow I have to change the dressing, it gets changed every 3 days, The nurse will be here on Thursday to check and change it again so it will get changed two days in a row.
Jane is so so good that you and ray can stay put for a while.
Sue, so glad you finally found you way back. Have a good day with Tim.
Marilyn, good news about Keith. You're right about the name changes. Around here, it's called "skilled care" - the next step of care up from "assisted living".
Good morning...everything looks different ....so just checking in see if I need to adjust anything...nice warm day...already walked...a do nothing afternoon...Darlene
Welcome back, Sue! We've missed you and hoped it was only internet problems and not health.
Jeanne, glad you got it figured out now.
Jane, so nice of your friends to call and check on you. I agree that 90 is too hot!
Mary, we're supposed to get rain all next week too. We got some last night, but I don't know how much. Glad you had a good bridge game. John's partner for Monday cancelled. Don't know whether he will find another or not. Luncheon sounded nice.
I visited the dog sitter yesterday and she & Bunny bonded. I was happy.
My knee just killed me all day yesterday--even had to use a cane, but I found out that my ortho office has Urgent Care beginning at 5:30 on a first come first serve basis. Since I couldn't get an appt with the regular office until the day I fly to FL, we went to the Urgent Care last night. He gave me a steroid shot which I didn't really think would work, but it is much better today. I am icing it now. I hope it heals by the 28th.
Nothing scheduled today. Hope you all have a great weekend. Sharon
lSharon, glad the shot seems to be working. It should hold things for a few months - at least I hope so.
Darlene, glad you're having some good weather.
Hurrah...so glad to see Sue here.
We did our errands to WalMart...and I gulped on the cost of Evista. Without RX insurance, it'd be $563.00 for 3 months. And, they didn't have 5 mg prednisone, so I have to go back. We also got a short grocery trip in.
Then Ray wanted to drive around a little, so we did...checking out some places on the Laguna Madre Bay and then back here. A bit later he was up for a walk to the beach.
Still foggy, so we'll not get to 90...fine with me.
Jane.
Jane.
Would be nice if it stayed for ever once done .hate to have to code it every time.also of a way it would be able to stay in other postings other than just s and f[/b][/size]
mS should work on that. Not the things that now on W10.
What a mess now with BP meds. Only one I take. Went for my refill yesterday as out. Was told did not hav any tried 3 drug stores and the said back ordered. Dr. Said would would send another kind . Then sw that these had a recall . Over 18 different ones have Been recalled. He has me coming in Tuesday's. Could tell I was uneasy with what happening and not hearing about it.
Another mess happening in the health in USA.?
Have you now got all these EM coming in from SandF showing all messages coming into forums ? I don't think I care for it. Had 8 EM in today
Good morning, Buddies. I just had a phone call from Olyne (my friend who picks me up for SS and church). She has an eye infection and is not going today. I have a women's basketball game at 2:00, so am going to stay home, too. I'll watch the Montgomery Presbyterian church service about noon if I can remember what the time is! My basketball friend will pick me up about 1:15 or perhaps 1:30. I'll probably read until time for Norma's pick-up.
Jane, I'm glad to hear that Ray was up for a walk on the beach. I know he must be frustrated about those kinds of things. And I hope the weather was/is good for walks whenever he and you feel like walking!
Marilyn, I'm glad to hear that Keith is progressing nicely. It's great that things are going well. Did he enjoy the evening out? Keep us posted.
I think Sharon must be getting ready for church and will post later. Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I think it might be going to rain here--which will not be fun if it's a gully washer, but hopefully will just be a normal rainfall.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning everyone....today is my BD...so will enjoy the visits and phone calls....have a wonderful Sunday...Darlene
Jeanne...the coding has nothing to do with W10. It's the website and the default is set to about 2. So, we have to code our own posts each time if we want a larger font size to show. Nothing to do with W10 as it's the same on my IPAD and that's an Apple, not Microsoft, product.
Another foggy day here on the island, but much cooler. I need to make a WalMart run for my prednisone that they didn't have Sat. morning.
jane
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DARLENE!!! :hb2: :hb2:
Ditto--Happy Birthday, Darlene!!! Hope it is a wonderful one.
Yes, Sue, we went to church & SS and have had lunch and put in a load of towels, my usual routine. We had the Winthrop University Trombone Choir play 3 songs today. It was so rousing and good. Since Braeden, Brian's older son, plays the trombone, I'm particularly fond of it. Enjoy your game.
Mary, from your lips to God's ears!! I hope the shot lasts 3 months. At least until I get back from my trip. I'm also concerned about the wedding, but will probably get another one before it if necessary. For now, it is pretty good. I'm just slow! I guess facing 80 does that to some of us.
Jane, there is a generic Evista called Roloxafine, I think. I used to take it and it wasn't expensive. The Evista was off the charts! Hope you get your prednisone today. I know you need that. Glad Ray is able to walk the beach. Doing things like that really improve the spirits and quality of life.
A little rain this AM and a lot for this evening and some each day next week. Tues is supposed to be an all day event. Groan.
John leaves Thursday for NZ, so I'll have to drive him to the airport. It's afternoon though, so not too bad. Nothing else scheduled except to get him packed up and ready to go. I think I would rather have him let me plan it all and pack it all and make sure he has everything than put up with his OCD approach to preparations. I still have to do half of it. I guess he feels that since I'm not going, he has to do it. Normally, for our trips, I take care of everything. Oh well, I suspect this will be our last overseas trip unless I can get strong enough to go to Spain with him for my birthday--my last European trip that is important to me. If I felt better, I would also like to go to Costa Rica, but there's way too much walking there. John's bridge partner just got back from Antarctica!! Not anywhere I'd want to go, but she said she had a great time with her sister. She's been almost all over the world. If you have the money and time, it's nice. We traveled an awful lot from 35 to 65, but not a lot since.
Well have a blessed Sunday everyone. Sharon
Well, had along one written out but it has vanished. Will be brief on this one
I was taking Benicar for my blood pressure for 4 years. Got it from the doctor on a program he had. Now the drug does cost $247 a month if no insurance. This is the only one I take the BP so never got the drug Insurance. Well the program ran out. As many are this year.
Dr. suggested I just take the Benicar that came out asa Generic . I did and it did great and only $16. But now it can't be bought anyplace.Drug store say the doubt it will be back for a long time if ever.
So now he sent a prescription for Losartan.Try for a week. Have been on it for 5 days. Other than getting up 2 at night no problem .Another one like it is Velsaltan. Now some Losartan I saw was on a recall for Contamination last year but Pharm. say not the one they have.
Do any on you take any of these. I just don't trust any of the Generics anymore. No wonder the papers show so many younger people dying. most under 65 . Most drugs are manufactured in China and I guess that there are one of the things that have been put on the Import list of goods coming in that the president put out last year. Soon the Insurance companies will want to not pay and these drug cards that a lot of us use will be banned. Prices of drugs will go crazy prices. So many people did drop the Insurances as some Generics got so low. 70% savings .Lots of coupons came out .Makiing the Drug companies mad I suppose. That and People getting from Canada. More changes in the US A for people to worry about.
The US drug situation is a mess. I've been trying to get the new Shingles vaccine for months. Not available anywhere.
I went to Wild Birds Unlimited to pick up bird seed. Spent too much.
I also went to Southern Gifts, a boutique near here to get some earrings. Found 2 pair and also a #1 pair of readers which I couldn't find elsewhere. The earrings are Brighton brand and more expensive than I usually buy, but pretty.
When I got home, I filled up the bird feeders except for one that was too heavy. John will do it in a bit. My birdies have all been really hungry lately. I also saw a big hawk, probably a red-tail fly over while I was out.
I don't like the new traffic with the new mall, but I sure like having things close by. The Home Goods will open soon too.
Nothing else going on. Sharon
Jeanne..sorry you are having trouble with your Meds....I went thru that a few months ago...Dr put me on Amlodipine for BP...had some side effects so he changed it to Losartan 100mg....so far it's working fine....I don't like taking any of it ....but...guess it's needed....I think ......Sharon...I've been looking for a good pair of readers....and Jane...I found the cauliflower pizza crust...at Walmart....my son just brought me some deer sausage...so think I'm going to cook some of it....have a great eve...Darlene
Jeanne, I take Irbesartan for my HBP. I think it's a generic for something, but from the name, it must be in the same family as what you're taking. I have a number of Rx meds, so I have drug coverage. My copay is not too much for this particular med. I have no side effects from it, although it does contain a diuretic. Yours probably does, too. That's pretty common.
I take both amlodipine and Metoprolol for BP. With my insurance they are both under $3. the Amlodipine is 1.23 and th Metoprolol is $2.36.
I take Losartan, too.
Sharon...it's the generic...raloxifene I get and cost me $360 or so for 3 months...and over $500 if no insurance. My cost was high because I have a $400 deductible on my BC/BS Rx insurance. Congress talks about prescription drug costs near election time and then nothing happens. Too many $$ to Congress from Pharmaceutical companies, I think.
Jane
Help! I keep trying to get in here to post, but am kicked back to the first message which Pat wrote when Bosom Buddies was added to the new Seniors and Friends website. Some days I can get in here, and most other days I keep getting kicked by to Pat's first message about this new site.
If you have any information that will help me get to BB's, please send me an e-mail or some other message to help out. I'm OK, but missing you Buddies.
Sue
Sorry, Sue, that you're having so much trouble getting in. Can you contact Bubbles. I'm sure she could help you.
I don't take HBP meds, so can't add to that discussion.
Jane, why don't you have MC D? That's what I got mine through and I paid less than $10. I don't have a deductible either. Mine is Silver Scripts, but I've also used Cigna. I hope that it will be cheaper after the deductible. I agree that something needs to be done about drug costs. That's why John started using Planet Drugs from Canada for his glaucoma drops. However, since his cataract surgery and the stent implant, his pressure is fine without the drops! Hurrah!
John's off to bridge, and I don't have anything scheduled today. With my new #1 readers, I may be able to read today. The doctor said that the readers I was using were too strong. Darlene, readers are available at most of the drug stores and groceries except for #1 which I found in a little boutique near here.
There's sleet and icy rain north of CLT, but not here. I hope it avoids us.
Have a good day. Sharon
Sharon, I do have Medicare D...the drug insurance is with BlueCross/Blue Shield. Every state has different rates and different plans, apparently. When I first took it when D became available, it was because it covered all my meds. Through the years, they've decreased the amounts they cover and a couple years ago put in a deductible. I once did a yearly comparison with Ray's AARP plan and mine and the difference with the copays, premiums,and deductibles figured in was a grand total of $5.00!
I hesitate to change while we're spending months in TX right when the switch would happen.
Sue...I sometimes, too get back to the start here, but I just click on the last page and go from there. I think it's 217 now. I will email you a link, too.
Darlene...BELATED birthday greetings!
I'm sitting with Ray in the chemo room. They were packed today...all 16 cubicles in use, so we got a late start. It's a cool, rainy day, so no rush to be outside.
Jane
I am on my way to Dr. soon today and so will check what the Lasarten I have been taking for a week is doing. I know It makes me sleepy
Jane, you're right that there isn't much difference in MC D rates except for the deductible and that is often big. I forget about the states being different since we've been in SC since we went to SC. I have BCBS for my supplement and so didn't realize you were referring to an RX plan. No, I wouldn't change while you're in TX and it isn't the time slot allowable anyway.
Good luck, Jeanne, with your BP med. Sharon
Happy Rainy Tuesday, Buddies! Today is the first of our "monsoon" days (about 4-5 days of almost constant rain predicted). And it is thundering!!! Thunder doesn't happen in February!
Oh, well. After the 2.5" of rain in my gauge over the weekend, it's up to another half-inch already today. Glad this building is way up off the valley floor.
jane, I hope you and Ray are keeping warm. I remember the chemo room as being kept very cold.
Sharon, we had some interesting hands last night, but no MP. There is a regional tournament here next week, so there won't be any of the regular games going on. I don't go to tournaments, so no play for me then. Good luck to John.
Sue, I hope you can get back in. It tends to be a little different each time for me, too.
Good luck with your meds, Jeanne and Darlene.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Good morning every Buddy. Not much going on here. I am just about ready to go to the gym, it light enough to drive curves on the side of the hill, I don't like to do that in the dark. Nor do I care to drive down to the highway that takes me out of the way to where I am going. I will be back later to see what all y'all have been up to.
Hi Marilyn - I'm like you, but I've totally stopped driving in the dark. Hope you have a good workout.
We had July-type thunderstorm last night, with lots of thunder and lightning AND an additional 2" of rain. I'll bet Jeanne is getting all this, too, but in snow.
Good morning, Buddies. I'm still sitting here in P.J.'s but I have cleaned up my kitchen and am planning to shower, shampoo, and dress. I was expecting my friend, Carolyn, to pick me up for our Garden Club meeting, but just received a call from another friend who attends the same church. Sarah told me that Carolyn's sister died last night, so I don't know whether she plans to attend the Garden Club meeting. I will call Carolyn as soon as I finish here.
It's dreary outside and may rain again today. I have so many leaves down in my back yard and should be outside raking them up and taking them to my leaf pile out back or down to the curb for next week's trash pickup. However I can't spend too much time out there as I need to shower and get ready to go to Garden Club after lunch--and tomorrow is my Thursday bridge club which will meet for lunch at Chik'n Salad Chick and then play bridge there afterwards. So it's turned into a very busy week.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. If the weather is bad, I hope you can stay inside and be warm and dry!
Sue
Mary, we had some light rain, but not thunderstorms last night or today. We really must be in a pocket that is shielded from most of the rain. Sorry you didn't get any points. John didn't either, but he is off on the hunt today for the last time till he leaves tomorrow. He is so uptight, it's driving me crazy. I'll be glad when he leaves. I'll miss him while he's gone, but not the crabbiness before leaving.
Sue, sounds like a busy week for you. Hope the bridge is good.
We have 2 cherry trees in back and one is beautiful. The other doesn't seem to have a bloom. The landscapers pruned them last year and I don't know if they pruned too much on the left one or what.
I got out some more church articles yesterday and I have a load of laundry in for John today. Not much else going on.
Marilyn, things seem to be looking up for you. Hope it continues, although I know K will start to get worse again. My neighbor is about to put her husband in a memory care unit if the VA will pay for it. He can't be left alone anymore and the dogsitting they used to do is not possible now.
Have a good day everyone even if it is dreary! Sharon
We have had rain & cold weather here in southern California for almost a week . If it doesn't warm up soon we will need to buy firewood for the fireplace stove . The weather is depressing ! We had thought about going to a National Model T Ford Club tour in Arizona & we are glad we chose not to go . The weather there is cold with snow !
An early good morning, Every Buddy. I'm still in P.J.'s but have read the paper and had breakfast. I am going to shower and dress for our bridge/lunch at Chik'n Salad Chick at 11:00. Terri will pick me up and we'll go together. Sarah is picking up Olyne and we'll meet them there.
Garden Club was a pain in the rear yesterday. The person who has been the President for years took over the meeting and unfortunately most of the meeting was about her. I wish there were another garden club here that I could transfer to. Carolyn picked me up--she was the hostess so I helped her arrange the snacks and also clean up afterward. She was down in the dumps. Her oldest sister died early this week and she's trying to arrange time to go back to Indiana to the funeral. I'll stick it out with this garden club, but it is not nearly as interesting as my garden club down in Union Springs.
Not much else going on today. Tomorrow is grocery shopping and library with Tim, then out to lunch with him and Kris.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I was up early (for me) dressed, ate breakfast, and packed John's suitcase. Spent 45 mins trying to check the status of his flight & then though to ask Alexa. She told us immediately that it was on time. We got there way early. I dropped him off and headed toward home. Stopped at Walmart to pick up groceries for the Community Pantry, then went to HT to get my own groceries and dropped off a library book of John's. After bringing i the groceries and putting them away, I was ready to drop. I left the WM groceries in the trunk to drop off at church Sunday.
I haven't been doing anything constructive since. About half asleep. John should call from Houston soon. I was really weak & tired today. Hope everyone else is better. Sharon
Cold and rainy here, too. We packed up one box and took Ray's golf bag to a local place that does shipping and has boxes of all shapes and sizes. They give you price for sending your box by FedEx, UPS, US Mail, etc. in both cases, FedEx was considerably cheaper. I'm glad that's finished and it'll give us more room in the back of the car. But, somehow I also lost or misplaced our door key. I went back to the two places we went and nothing. I also,checked at the office. I think it's somewhere here or in the car, and I hope it turns up.
Tomorrow is supposed to be warmer...we'll see. More blizzard conditions at home. Staying here for March is looking better and better.
Jane
Good Morning Buddies. today we are going to the funereal of a good friend from church. It was so tragic the way his wife found him on the kitchen floor in the wee hours of the morning, he had been dead for hours.
This morning after the gym I plan to make a new batch of my Fire Cider. I already peeled the horseradish and the ginger. It is very FIREY to say the least. Good for colds, flu and prevention. I found that it also works for the horrible leg cramps I was having.
Keith continues to do well however he does have some belligerent moments. He was never that way before the dementia diagnosis.
Good warm and foggy morning.
Today I want to pack up some of the kitchen items we bring but won't need in Harlingen and then back to the doctor this afternoon when he does walk-in visits. Ray's blood sugar remains a little high, so he wants to ask about the insulin pen for bringing it down quickly.
Iowa is getting another snow storm this weekend. :P
jane
Good morning, Marilyn and Jane. I'm waiting for Tim to arrive for our Friday trip to the library and then to Kroger before coming home to put away my groceries and then out to lunch. I don't know yet if Kris will be able to meet us.
It's fairly warm (sweater weather) this morning and although no brilliant sunshine, it looks as if we'll have a nice day. However, the weather man last night predicted more rain which might affect us here in Auburn.
I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen before getting dressed, so I'm all set to go. I didn't finish all my library books from last week, so will only check out another 2 to help last through the week. I had a garden club meeting on Wednesday which was entirely way too long. The long time President had a very long agenda and talked far too much. Then yesterday my Thursday bridge club met at Chik'n Salad Chik for lunch and bridge afterwards. I had very poor cards and won low--and Peggy (our hostess) gave me 25 pennies for my prize. I'm hoping Tim is in need of some pennies!
I've been sneezing a lot the past couple of days. I have so many leaves down and every time I go out to rake them up and put them down on the curb, more oak trees lose their leaves! It's an overwhelming task.
Not much else to report today. Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Jane, I'm hoping Ray is feeling better and Marilyn, that Keith is doing well.
Sue
Good morning....I'm late in saying so...But thank y'all for th BD wishes....Darlene
Marilyn, sorry about the loss of your friend.
jane, good idea to ship some of your stuff back to Iowa. You know you won't be needing it there.
And this weather certainly is worth missing.
Sharon, glad that John finally got away. I hope he has a great time. Will he get any time to play some bridge on the trip?
Sue, sorry for the bad cards. I hope it was good company and a good lunch.
Darlene, hope you had a good BD.
Just more rain here (up to 7" since last Friday night) - and due to get more today and tomorrow.
No duplicate today. I didn't want to get out in the rain, but more importantly, my partner is in the hospital. Haven't heard anything, but hope she is back soon. I've finished a crochet afghan for my granddaughter and fiance, and have started another for my grandson and his fiancee. They don't take a long time (not a complicated pattern) - they're just big and awkward to handle toward the end. I'll get back to smaller things soon.
Stay warm and dry, Buddies!
Wow, you've all been busy. I didn't take notes, so will comment on what I remember. Mary, you've been getting a lot of rain--good for crocheting the blankets! Don't blame you for not going out in the rain.
We haven't had much. Yesterday was a bad day for me. Weak & tired when I got up, then had to pack for John, stop at 2 groceries on the way home, so was really tired. I watched TV till almost 12:00 and then suddenly had horrible diarrhea. I made it to the bath room, but it was still a mess. I cleaned up as much as I could ad then took a shower. I know TMI, but it was traumatic. Then I went to bed and slept till 4:00 when I needed to go to the bathroom. I lost my balance and kept grabbing things and going forward till I ended up on the closet floor--and John not at home. It took me 20 mins to inch to the tub and pull myself up by holding on the handles. I didn't hurt myself, but sure scared me. Then I had to get up at 7:45 because my cleaning girl was coming early. I know that doesn't sound early to most people, but it sure is to me! I had cleaned up most of the mess from last night and she finished it this morning. I've organized all my pills and done a few other things, but not much. What a day! John called me from Houston and had had no problems. Then he was going to Sydney and Wellington and will arrive tomorrow AM their time.
Yesterday was Braeden's 20th birthday. Can hardly believe it. He sounded so grown up when I talked to him.
All for now. Cross your fingers for a more peaceful night tonight. Sharon
Sharon, so sorry about your scary fall. That's really tough at "our age"- especially when we're alone (even if just briefly) It's one reason I'm glad I'm here. I've started using a cane any time I'm out of my apartment. And I keep my walker by the bed, and use it when I get up at night. That's when I'm mostly likely to be unsteady. Just for some added security and peace of mind.
Sharon...what a scary time and sure hope you're feeling better today and can just rest and sleep.
Mary...good idea on the walker for nighttime use.
Darlene...glad you had a good bd.
We went into the local ARNP office yesterday afternoon, thinking it was all walk-ins that day. Not so, so we had a 2.5 hour wait to be seen between appts. Then to WalMart for another 45 minute wait for the insulin pen prescription to be filled. Today will be his first day trying the insulin.
Another foggy morning and I'm not anxious to get out and about.
jane
Good Morning Buddies. It is still early morning here at 6:42. I have been up since 5, to shower and take my Alendonate pill. Keith doesn't usually get up until around 8. It is raining here this morning so that means no walk for freckles unless I take her to the mall to walk, which I may do later.
Furry friends is having the Canine Good Citizens testing at the mall today, however Freckles is not allowed to go there since she growled at some dog about a year ago, while wearing her FF vest.Not good advertising for Furry Friends.
Good morning, Sharon, Mary, Jane, and Marilyn and whoever is looking in this morning. It is foggy here this morning but expected to clear up later today. I don't have much planned (except to get dressed and get a walk in) for the rest of the day. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but so far nothing else.
Sharon, I'm sorry to hear about your rough night. I hope today will be better and you can catch up on rest. I'm glad John called you from Houston while waiting for his connection. Please take it easy and keep us posted.
Mary, I don't use a cane much, but do keep a 4 wheeled push thing (I don't know what to call it!) in my bedroom and use it to get up at night when it's dark and I need to use the bathroom. It has a folding top which I can use to put my supper things on (so I can eat in my den while the news is on) and I also use it to take laundry to my laundry room--it's really been a life saver! I left my cane at Chik'n Salad Chik last year when my bridge club met there and never did get back there to ask for it.
Jane, I'm sorry about the long waits yesterday at The ARNP's office and also at Wal-Mart. It must have been exhausting for Ray (and you!). I hope the insulin will be helpful and he sees improvement ASAP. Dealing with all that really puts a damper on your day.
Marilyn, I'm sorry that Freckles has been banned from the mall. I don't think Growling while on a leash is much of a threat! It sounds like the organizers are pretty finicky! I hope Keith has a good day and you and Freckles, too.
Mary, I also keep my walker by my bed at night in case I need to go to the bathroom--although I very seldom wake up at night and my bathroom opens into my bedroom. I'm always afraid of falling in the dark and with no one here it is a bit scary. My walker has a table like thingie on it and I do use it in the evening when I want to watch the news while eating my supper. I also use it to take dirty clothing to the laundry room and other chores where I'd have to make 2 trips from the bedroom to the kitchen and laundry room.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sorry about all the waiting, jane - I hate it when that happens. But I always have a book with me (ebook on my phone), so it's not too bad. I assume Ray had not been on insulin before.
I hope it works for him.
Sue, misty/foggy/drizzly now here. But it is supposed to clear up sometime tomorrow.
Sharon, hope you got to sleep really late today and are feeling better.
Marilyn, good luck with getting your walk in.
I was amazed when I slept until 8 this morning (after getting up twice during the night). I can't remember when I've slept that late. And we had had another 2.5" of rain since dark last night. We're up to almost 10" now - and it's supposed to rain through tonight. A number of school systems were closed yesterday because of flooded roads.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
We got lots of rain last night and some still today. Yuck!
Thanks, everyone, for the commiseration on my rough night. I had thought about borrowing a walker again while John is gone at least. I'm glad you girls are on top of things.
Since I was up early yesterday, I set an alarm for 8:45. It rang until 9:15 when I finally heard it! Being hard of hearing makes hearing an alarm difficult. Last evening I napped about 2 hrs on the couch while supposedly watching TV. I woke up at 10 and stayed up through the ll:00 news. I didn't get up at all last night, but I had my cane by my bed just in case.
This AM, I've packed my bag for the trip except for toiletries & jewelry I'll carry in my tote. That was on my mind, so glad to have it done. John had stuff so spread out, I couldn't do it till he left.
It's pretty quiet here. I did fix salmon and asparagus last night for dinner. John won't eat them and they're easy to fix.
I have my SS lesson to read for tomorrow, but otherwise I'm free.
Jane, I hate that Ray has to go on insulin. Both my dad and brother did too. Be sure to balance his food, activity, and insulin, but I'm sure the drs have told you that. Insulin shock isn't funny. I don't know what the acronym ARNP stands for, but waiting that long is terrible. Hope you had a book or yarn.
Marilyn, I take my thyroid in the middle of the night and then go right back to sleep. No way would I get up at 5 AM. Hope you get a walk in and that K is good.
Have a good weekend everyone! Sharon
Sharon, I take alendronate, too. My instructions are to take it on an empty stomach and not sleep or lie down or eat for 30 minutes.
Mary...Sue...good idea on the walker by the bed. I'm thinking maybe I'll need to get one for Ray for when we're home...or maybe further along in the chemo.
Sharon...hope you're feeling better now.
Marilyn...hope the rain has stopped for you.
ARNP=Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. It's sort of like a Physician Assistant (PA) but ARNP's don't need to practice under a doctor in Iowa, though I think most do in a medical practice.
We both felt punky this morning, but things are better this afternoon, and we got out to the Kite Store and Bill did buy back one of Ray's kites for a fair price. He then wanted to just go for a ride for a bit, so we did that. We also walked around the complex and down by the beach. Meatloaf is in the oven for supper.
Yes, insulin is new...because the chemo is raising his numbers so much. He still also takes 2 pills...Januvia and Actos. He just needs one shot a day at this point and a very low dose...6 units.
I'm trying to fill out some forms for this cancer policy we have and they want names, addresses, phone numbers and why for all the doctors he's seen in the last 3 years. Good grief. I just remembered the dermatologist...hadn't thought of him before.
Have good Saturday night...
jane
Jane, the questions they ask are ridiculous in my opinion. The RDNP threw me because we just call them nurse practitioners here and in IN.
I got the walker from my neighbor across the street. She had double knee replacement 2 years ago and doesn't need it now. She loaned it to me for my knee replacement and when I was through with it, I passed it on to our next door neighbor. When he finished, he returned it to Susan. I also loaned him my bedside potty that can have the pail removed and sits over the toilet or can be put in the shower as a shower chair. Greatest thing ever for our problems.
Did a little wash, but nothing much. Sharon
Afternoon, Ladies! No fog this morning, which was nice. Sunny now but windy...winds from that blizzard heading across the midwest and the rains in the south headed toward Sue.
We did get a walk in outside and just finished off our meatloaf for lunch today. Tonight is a Caulipower pizza and then the freezer will be pretty empty.
jane
It's a lovely windy day today - with this odd bright light in the sky. It rained all night - total rain for this "event" (8 days) in my gauge was 11.25"!!! Yesterday, a Subway restaurant a couple of blocks from me was crushed by a mudslide down the hill behind it. Fortunately, they had closed the day before and no one was injured. Scary! The temp is about 60 and I've got my sliding door open. Margaret came by on her way to the Lady Vols game and we had brunch at the Waffle House (one of my favorites).
jane, when do you move? at the end of February?
Lots of our blooming trees are starting to come out - flowering crab, flowering cherry, Bradford pears, etc. But I'm sure winter isn't over yet.
Have a good Sunday, Buddies!
Mary...lots of pretty things starting to bloom here, too, but poor Iowa is buried in snow and blizzard conditions. Yes, we'll move on Friday to Harlingen. My sister and BIL are coming tomorrow, if they can get out of Ohio. We'll sure miss the Gulf view, but at least won't have to deal with snow and ice and cold for at least a month.
jane
Good afternoon, Buddies. Olyne picked me up for SS and Church. She dropped me off afterwards and I have changed into jeans and a comfortable sweater as it is warm outside right now. The AC at the women's basketball game will be chilly (IMHO!) but I think the sweater will be enough. This is the next to the last AU Women's bball game at home. My alma mater, South Carolina, will be visiting here on next Thursday, the 28th. I think it will be a tough game--and I have mixed feelings about it. I'm still a Gamecock most of the time!
Oh my Gosh, Mary! What a scary thing about the mudslide and crushing of the Subway restaurant! Thank goodness no one was there and there were no injuries. My pear tree is blooming and I'll probably be able to put up a few--they are not edible if not cooked. I just boil them until a bit soft and keep them refrigerated until I use them. This tree was here in my yard when I moved in.
Jane, how was the cauliflower pizza? I've seen them advertised, but haven't seen one at Kroger yet. I do like cauliflower but have never thought about it in a pizza. Are you planning to go home soon or will you stay until Ray has finished his appointments? Some of the news from the Midwest shows pretty heavy snow still coming down.
Sharon, I'm glad you have a walker to use when you need it. With John on his trip, you probably aren't cooking as much and hopefully can use the time to catch up on your reading and be able to relax and enjoy the quiet.
Our youngest children sang for us this morning during their time with the pastors. Our choir director is good with them and we adults always love their performances.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Buddies....nice day here..no wind and 70...went to church this morning...just been reading and piddlling this afternoon...Jane it's good you are staying extra month...hope all goes well with Rays treatments...my number 2 son usually calls about this time...so better get off IPad....Hi to Sharon Mary Sue Jeanne Jane And Marlyin.....Darlene
Good morning, Buddies. It's still pretty cool here this morning, but lots of sunshine and should get warmer later in the day. I've already brought my #1 trash can up as that truck has already been here, but my new recyclable trash can is still down there. I think I heard another truck stop down there, so it's probably empty now, too.
Yesterday I missed the first AU women's basketball home game ever. I expected Norma was going to pick me up as usual, but she didn't show up. I called her about 30 minutes before the game was to start and she said she couldn't go. I wish she'd have let me know as I could probably have ridden with Tim and Kris. We only have one more home game on Thursday with my alma mater, South Carolina. I hope I can get a ride to the game! I've been thinking about not renewing my season's tickets, but I do enjoy going to the games.
Not much else going on here today except laundry and some tidying up. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue...Norma should have let you know she wasn't going. We are planning to stay in Harlingen through March and maybe beginning of April...depending on how his treatments schedule out. We'll move up there on Friday. The cauliflower crust pizza I like is Caulipower Pizza.
I did not like the O So Good one...tasted like cardboard to me. I don't detect any cauliflower taste in either one.
We've been to the grocery store and now will await my sister and BIL arrival tonight.
They'll be with us until Friday when we move to Harlingen and they fly home.
It's a cloudy but pleasant day here...we need to walk again this afternoon.
jane
jane, are Ray's treatments in Harlingen? I know it'll be easier for airport access in any case. I hope the move goes well, and glad you'll have help.
Sue, sorry you missed the ballgame. I let my Lady Mocs tickets go when I knew I didn't want to drive there and go by myself. A friend had gone with me several times after John died, but then he and his wife were in Florida all winter, so he wasn't available to go.
Nothing going on much this week. I'll pick up a Walmart order tomorrow - SO exciting! Margaret will pick me up on Friday to go to her place for the weekend. There's a shower for Darby (Jesse's fiancee) on Saturday. It is SO nice to have a couple of days of sunshine. My bluebirds are back, and have been gobbling down the mealworms. I refilled the feeders and put them out. No problem yet with squirrels, but that'll probably chance when they have their babies. But in the meantime the finches, pine siskins, titmouses (titmice??), wrens, etc., are back with a vengeance.
Mary...yes, Valley Cancer Associates is not far from where we'll be staying. That's why the move...not wanting to be on the Island during Spring Break and fighting that traffic.
I need to finish up a few more things computer-wise and then get him out for a walk.
jane
Jane, so glad you'll be warm and near the cancer center till Ray has completed his treatment. It will be nice too to have family visit before you move. Take it easy carrying things in.
Sue, too bad about missing the game. Perhaps she had a sudden health problem. Still she should have said so. I like having Recycle baskets too. I keep a plastic crate on top of my dryer for convenience and if it gets too full, john dumps it in the one in the garage. Of course, for one person, you probably don't need that.
It seems that a lot of recipes are using riced cauliflower instead of bread or potatoes. Seems like a good idea.
Mary, nice that you'll go to Margaret's for the weekend and that she took you to brunch Sunday. I sure wish at least one of our kids was close enough for that. Can't wait till Thursday to head for Mel's.
I felt much more secure with the walker when I got up during the night.
I washed 3 loads of clothes yesterday to get them all done before I leave, so I spent half the morning folding them. I can't carry them, so I either used a cane to pull them or kicked them along from the laundry to the bedroom. Anyway, that's all done and put away. John usually does more than half of it, so I felt like there was a lot. I also hung up all the shirts, blouses and slacks. It will be nice to have everything clean except what we had on our trips.
Speaking of which, a Tauck rep called yesterday to tell me John had arrived safely. He said he was going to ask if one would, but you never know if they will acquiesce. I wasn't too worried, but it was still nice to hear from him.
Darlene, it was really windy yesterday and blew off a lot of the cherry blossoms. However the magnolia are starting to bloom, so that will be pretty. Glad your weather is good. We're in the 60's and sunny today.
I hope things are going well in OR with Marilyn today and that Jeanne didn't get hit too hard with the latest snow. I know that a lot of the midwest did, but I didn't check Champaign. Lori is fortunate in Chicago to be able to work at home when it's too bad. Sometimes, if she absolutely has to go to the office, she takes an Uber even though she has her own car. That's something you should consider with your car out of commission.
Hi to Joy and Ginny Ann and Alpiner and anyone else I missed. Sharon
Sharon, glad you're using the walker at night. It's a great "mind-easer". And what a good idea to have the company to call and tell you John had arrived safely. Glad you're getting in a trip, too.
It has been raining a lot here but we are surviving. I did get to take Freckles for 2 walks while it wasn't raining but not as many walks as we take when it is not raining.
I am thinking about making Spaghetti for supper tonight.
We're getting webfeet here in the Carolinas, so I can empathize, Marilyn. Spaghetti sounds good. I use a canned sauce but then add hamburger, mushrooms, and lots of spices (Italian).
It's 2:30 AM here and I'm wide awake for a change. I was writing a birdwatching article for our community magazine in my mind, so finally got up to play on the computer to break the cycle.
I went over to my neighbors to tell them when I was leaving and to chat. We've done very little of that this winter since he had both knees replaced in Oct.
I'm going to get a mani/pedi tomorrow so I can wear sandals in FL. Looking forward to that.
No other news here. Hi to all. Hope you are all sound asleep! Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. My cleaning ladies were here this morning at 8:00 and thankfully I was up and dressed. Some of these cloudy mornings I like to sleep or at least lie in my bed a while. I try to always get up early on cleaning day, though. Both these women are 60 or almost and they do a great job, but I worry that they may retire soon. They have brought several young women with them that they are training and most of them have not worked out. It seems as if the young women don't really like working this way and when they've brought one of the trainees, she never shows up again.
It's cloudy here today and I need to get outside and get a walk in before it rains. (or IF it rains)!
Sharon, I'm sorry you were wide awake at 2:30--not a fun thing, IMO! When are you leaving for your trip? I know you'll enjoy seeing your girls.
Marilyn, I hope you and Freckles were able to get outside for a walk this morning. I'm planning to walk shortly and hope it doesn't start raining while I'm doing it.
Jane, thanks for the information about Cauliflower pizza. I'm going to look at Kroger on Friday and will buy one if they have it. I like cauliflower, but Bob didn't so I only cooked it when he was deployed.
I'm off to grab my rain jacket and hopefully finish my morning walk before it starts raining.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy
Sue
Sue, I leave Thurs AM and return Sun afternoon. Have a good week and a good walk. Sharon
Glad to see that folks are getting back to what we laughingly call "normal". I got out early and sent a package off UPS (the afghan for Sarah and Carson) and then went for my pickup order at Walmart. The guy came right out to the car and went back for my order. He came back with some bags and said they had missed part of it and it would be a few minutes for the rest. OK - I did some reading in my book, then realized 30 minutes had gone by. I called in and said to just bring me what they had, and I'd reorder anything that was missed. The guy came out with a couple of bags and apologized profusely for the wait. I asked for my thing to sign and he said it hadn't been charged because of my long wait. I still questioned, laughing and saying I didn't want to be arrested for shoplifting. He apologized even more and sent me on my way. On checking my bags when I got home, I couldn't identify anything missing. So essentially, Walmart GAVE my substantial order as an apology for my having to wait. Needless to say, I'm VERY impressed!
Sharon, sorry you were up in the middle of the night. I always sleep well at first in the bed, but have started moving to the chair after I get up for my middle-of-the-night potty break - usually between 2-4 a.m.. And then I sleep until 6-7! Doesn't make much sense, but I'll definitely take it.
Sue, it looked like you might be getting a pretty good rainstorm today. We're certainly enjoying our sunshine and waiting for the river levels to go down.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
The rain has finally let up for 3 days now but another bit tomorrow . We had a bit of hail & snow on Thursday which is unusual for southern California ! The roads are full of pot holes , I swerve around them on the freeway to save the tires .
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, showered and am almost dressed for bridge club this afternoon. I'm eating left-overs for lunch before Terri picks me about 12:45. We start playing at 1:00 at Marilyn Blanton's home (she's a new member and has taken Helen's place.)
Helen is still alive and apparently kicking--she had her 99th birthday recently and as she is a longtime member of the Auburn First Baptist Church, they had a special service in her honor on her birthday Sunday. I didn't attend, but Terri did and said the Church was full.
I hope this finds everyone well and having a nice day. Enjoy the day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, that's wonderful to reach that age and still be with it enough to play bridge and go to church. Today, after running around trying to get everything together and organized for my trip, I wondered if my time is coming to an end.
Anyway, the bags are packed, dog is at the sitter, my hair is washed, my pain med picked up and all the others organized and my boarding pass printed. So now, I'm going to go fix an omelet or something to eat and relax in front of the TV.
I can't remember if I told you I vomited in the middle of the night and all over me and the sheets, so had to wash everything and make the bed again today. Some got on the carpet, but it's going to have to stay there till I get back. Not sure what caused it, but I got a sub for bridge today. Just wasn't up to it.
I did get a mani/pedi today, so that was good.
I'm leaving at 9 AM tomorrow and returning Sunday evening. John will be home late on Tuesday. All my news for the day.
Mary, good for you for getting the afghan sent off. Good luck on doing the other one in time. John's sister made the loveliest afghans for each of the kids when they go married, but doesn't do it anymore. She is the one with beginning Alzheimers or Dementia.
Sue, hope you had a good bridge game today. Back on Sunday. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. It was raining when I got up about 7:00 and my paper was wet although my delivery guy always has it in a tied up plastic bag. We must have had a big downpour during the night, although I didn't wake up and hear it! I managed to dry the paper a bit in the microwave and have read it. Now I need to get into the shower and dress for a boring day inside. I have my last Women's basketball game at 6:00 this afternoon with South Carolina (my alma mater). Norma didn't let me know last Sunday that she wasn't going, so I had to miss that game. I'm going to call her shortly and see if she's planning to go to this one. If not, I'll see if Tim and Kris will be going. Maybe they can swing by here and take me.
Sharon, I'm sorry about your middle of the night episode with nausea and vomiting. Being alone with that going on must have been really scary and exhausting, too. I hope you are feeling better this morning. Have a nice trip and enjoy your time with your girls.
Alpiner, it's nice to see you here this morning. Hail and snow in Southern California must be pretty unusual. When we lived in San Diego the weather was usually sunny. That was in the late 60's when Bob was an officer on an aircraft carrier which was stationed off Viet Nam during the war there. I was alone with 3 young sons. Was also a Cub Scout Den mother, so had other boys in my garage doing projects once a week. During the troop's Christmas program, Santa Claus was there and my Den and the other Cub Scouts started yelling for "Miss Sue" to sit on Santa's lap--which was very embarrassing for me! But the kids loved it--so Santa and I went along with it. It was the first time I'd been that close to Santa since I was about 5 years old.
Mary, we had some rain yesterday and even more this morning. It did clear up around noon and was clear when Terri picked me up to go to bridge at Marilyn B's home after lunch. I had some good cards and some not so good, so finished out of the money (everyone puts in a quarter!).
Jane, I hope your move goes well and that Ray's treatments will also go well. How far did you have to go in your move to Harligen? Thanks for your tip about cauliflower pizza. I'll check it out at Kroger on Friday.
Marilyn, I hope you and Keith are doing well today. How is the new cleaning lady (?) working out? I have 2 cleaning ladies who come every 2 weeks and that is a big help for me. My favorite thing is that they change my sheets. I can't lift the mattress by myself. Of course this means that I usually shower just before bedtime so that the sheets are still OK for the next week.
Mary, you are right about heavy rain down here this morning. My paper, although wrapped up in a plastic container was pretty wet. I put the dampest sections in my microwave and was able to read it, though. The rain seems to have stopped now, but I think we'll have more later today.
Not much else to report today. I'm going to call Norma and hope that she'll be going to the Women's basket ball game this evening. If she isn't maybe my neighbor might like to go and will drive me there. I HATE not being able to drive myself!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
SCFSue.
I know that you have not been able to drive you car for awhile now. I am finding out just how awful it is. You seem to be able to manage in your area. Here I am just out of town and even though most things I use are all within a 5 mile area and we have the best bus service. I am going crazy. Just do not have people close anymore .I am use to jumping in a car 2 times a day. Not been without for 65 years. Mine not even sitting in the driveway.Put enough in it this year that time to just not fix what is wrong now. Just to cold to be out looking for another car.Tomorrow insurance due and next few weeks have to take the drivers test for new license.. Keep cutting my own hair. So all in all not in a very good mood. This cold winter not helping. But Spring should be here soon and all will work out. Weather man just saying more snow this weekend and below 0 on the nights next week.. Oh! well guess we are saving money on Gas..
Sharon. You have a nice trip. (something I need to do). Glad you are feeling well enough to go.). Now are you flying or driving?
Your husbands trip went fast. Seems like he just went. Where did he go. Bridge trip I would think. He loves his Bridge. Sounds a Master of it..
Start of another month. I was thinking next week but forgot Feb. only 28 days
Everyone else. Have a good weekend. Hope we dont have to shovel snow again. Say only about a inch.
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's another dreary rainy day here. Late yesterday afternoon my friend Norma picked me up for our final Lady Tigers home basketball game (they have 2 more away games which I'm hoping will be on TV). Last night's game was with my Alma Mater, the U. of South Carolina. Carolina won, but not by much. Our gals played well, but Carolina prevailed. We had a good turnout for the game--and Carolina did, too. They had a lot of parents of their team attending and their section was full. I did chat a bit with the President of South Carolina and his charming wife. He was previously a Chancellor at Alabama. He's been at Carolina 5 or 6 years. Evidently he travels with the team fairly frequently. Our men's football coach came in after the game had started with one of his employees and sat right behind me. They had been on campus at a meeting of some sort. We had a bit of a conversation--like Hi and How are you!
I'm hoping the rain stops or at least slows down before Tim gets here this morning. We'll go to the library, Kroger shopping, and then to meet Kris for lunch. I don't mind rainy days if I'm just staying home, but sure hate to be out in it!
Have a nice/happy Saturday, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good Afternoon, Everyone...
Isn't today Friday??
( Sue... are you living in the future? giggle?
Or am I living in the past !!! )
Sandy
Its Friday here in England... :thumbup:
Hi everyone...not much posting today...must be busy...Not much going on here...waiting for our 80 degree weather to drop drastically by the weekend...still lots of flu going around also...,have a great weekend : Darlene
We've gotten moved up to Harlingen and my sister and BIL have gotten home to Ohio.
Back when I'm rested up.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. Jane, I'm glad you and Ray have moved to Harligen and sister and BIL are home safely. How is the new clinic for Ray's treatments? I hope it's easier to get to and the treatments go well. When Bob had his cancer we had to drive to Montgomery for treatments and that was a 65 mile trip from our farm. We scheduled the treatments for late afternoon so that I didn't have to miss a day of school. Meanwhile, Bob's dad died and we had to take Grandma Retzlaff with us as she wasn't able to drive and couldn't be left at the farm alone. Keep us posted on Ray's condition. Thoughts and prayers for his treatments.
Darlene, it's sunny here today although we had rain storms during the night. I'm planning on watching men's basketball games on TV later this afternoon and reading one of the library books I picked up yesterday at the library. I hope you're doing well and have a nice weekend.
Hi Jackie! Thanks for stopping in. I saw your post late yesterday and am now saying Good morning--I'm still in P.J.'s and need to get dressed and get a few chores done before I watch some basketball games on TV!
Sandy, I'm not sure if I'm living in the past or the future. I usually have to check the date on the morning paper to know what day it is. Not being able to drive is the PITS!
Not much else going on here today. I need to shower and shampoo my hair, plus get my walk in. I'll probably walk first, then get into the shower.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good Saturday morning, Buddies. I guess I didn't post yesterday - sorry. Margaret picked me up at suppertime and I'm at her house for the weekend. There's a shower for Darby this afternoon here at her house. Got to visit with Darby and Jesse for a few minutes last night and meet her parents. Margaret's gone to set up the altar for church tomorrow (she's on the Altar Guild at the Episcopal church in Manchester). Then she has to stop by Publix to pick up some trays for the party and will be back soon. Looking forward to seeing Kate and Jean and other friends, and meeting some of Darby's friends, too.
jane, hope you and Ray are getting settled in the new space over this weekend. How often does he have treatments? I know you'll miss being on the beach, but I have seen those spring-break crowds, and know it wouldn't be fun.
Sue, I hope you have nice weather for your walk. At least it's cool, and not that heat that Darlene has had. That Texas heat and humidity can be brutal.
Good to see you other gals chiming in - come talk any time.
I hope Sharon is having a good time with her girls in Florida. I think she's due back home tomorrow.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Callie.
That sounds like work.
Jane. Still more snow for us tonight. It has been a hectic time for you in Texes this year. Hope you can work your ay home soon. Sounds like husband getting goo medical help in Texas.
You just get lots of rest.
I m still without a car . Have to take test soon no so better get looking. Just to cold to be checking out. Not getting new one now. Not use to finding used. Only putting 1200 miles on a car now.
I have a infected finger nail at the moment. Never heard of it before. Just new of l toe nails. No idea how I got this.soakiing it in vin. And putting Vicks on it.. Was t old that wors on toes. I am open or
May be I clipped a little to close to the corner
..Callie...I think you may have meant your post above to be in a different discussion, maybe? Nice to see you here, in any case.
Jeanne...yes, too cold to go car shopping right now.
Sue...Ray's at the same cancer center. We drove up here from the Island in Jan and Feb., but with spring break coming, it's too hectic and crowded...sirens going day and night, etc. we decided we were better off getting a place up here and I think it'll work out ok. It's 89 today! Next week to be cooler, thank heavens.
Mary...treatments are every 3 weeks..with blood test one week after chemo..And last Tuesday that meant, in addition to the B12 he get for side effects, he received a shot of ZARXIO to increase his white blood cell production. We had to come back Wed and again Thursday for a shot each day. That will be easier, obviously, when we're here in town.
He's having a lot of fatigue and had some bone pain as Nurse said he would from the Zarxio.
We're doing on day/week at a time.
Jane
jane, how long is he scheduled for treatments? i.e., how long do you think you'll be in the Valley?
Shirley, are you checking in? My Kate is going to be looking for a used van camper. Do you still have yours? I don't remember what kind it is. She wants to rent one for a week or so before she buys, so she can be sure the can handle this by herself. Also, do you remember about companies that used to let someone rent a camper for a very reduced rent to transition it from Iowa (or somewhere) to Alaska in the spring for the summer season? Do they still do that? Do you remember the company?
Jane, yes I did. I lost it and have no idea how it got into this forum. Sorry 'bout that. I've removed it.
Hi, Callie...No problem with you posting here, but I feared you'd wonder where it ended up. 🤓
Mary...we don't really know. Dr. Said at first they would do 3 chemos and then see how the nodule looked and maybe zap it with radiation. So, we don't know how long we'll be here. The weather in Iowa is so bad, we want to be sure he won't need more treatments while the snow and cold are still there. We told the Inn here we'd be here the month of March.
Big weather change here today..87 and humid this morning...now temp is dropping and I will need to put on heavier pants and grab a sweater for going out for supper .
Jane
Well, as they promised. we got snow again. Not as bad as I thought they said. just about 2 inches. Stopped now. sun is out but not warm. I am still in PJ and will stay that way. No point of dressing . I showered last night and so wait until morning.
Now seems to be warming up in most states. Daughter in Texas says it is in the eighties and daughter who is in Texas call to say 85 there. In a way I would not like to be either place. Not ready for Hot weather either. After this unbelievable Winter in the Midwest this year. Wonder what our Summer will be like.
Still got the finger wrapped. Seems to be healing some. Putting antibiotic on now. Hard to type at the moment
Its hard enough with this new shape Keyboard. I prefer my old one but no idea where to plug it in the new computer. Not the same places at the back for the old type cord on Keyboard or the Mouse and Printer. Need a new printer anyway. Every think seems to be Wireless now.
jane, glad you'll be in Texas for a while longer (if not for that particular reason). I hope the weather has improved by the end of March.
Jeanne, I hope your finger continues to improve. You've really had an awful winter. I'm with you though - I don't like those hot temps, either.
I just heard on the news that there were tornadoes just east of where Sue lives. I hope all is okay with her and her son/DIL.
We had another 1.5" of rain today. But Margaret got me home okay - about 4:30 this afternoon. It was a good weekend. Lots of good visiting, and the shower was lots of fun. I think all had a good time, and the kids got some nice goodies for their house.
Good Morning Buddies. I don't have much on my to do list for today. At 9 I am taking my car in to the shop for some fluid changes IE. oil and transmission fluids, and get the coolant .antifreeze checked too.
Freckles and I have two visits scheduled for later in the week and on Wednesday I have a class on Alzheimer's presented by the Area Agency on aging. the class is all about how to help the caregiver and what is available, the class is 6 weeks long every Wednesday.
Marilyn, glad you're going to the class for caregivers. That's one of the hardest jobs in the world, I think. Hope you get a lot out of it.
Sharon, guess you home now - and recuperating, I hope. I know you had a great weekend.
Sue, check in a let us know you're okay. Sad news about those tornadoes in your area (or anywhere).
Happy Monday to all the Buddies!
Was going to look at a car but snowed again last night and temp still only 12 deg.
I was feeling be about our until I saw saw the tornados in Georgia and places. Just awful. I have just got toshut down the t.v for the day. So depressing.
Mary. Sounds like you had a fun weekend. I just hope sue got home safe an no flight hold ups.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm OK, no damage here. However, I haven't heard from Tim this morning and the morning newspaper showed horrifying photos of storm damage in Beauregard (a small community near Opelika where Tim and Kris live). Hopefully he'll call me if he can't stop by this morning. If they have lots of limbs down, they are probably outside cleaning up their yard.
My sister Anne down in Jacksonville, FL, called this morning to see if I'm OK. I don't even have limbs down--so I was able to reassure her.
Mary, the photos in this morning's paper are horrific! The folks in that area have sustained a lot of damage--and some will not be reparable. I won't know about Tim and Kris until he calls or comes over. I hope I hear from him soon. The paper didn't say if Opelika's phone system is down. I didn't get the high winds and no limbs are down.
Marilyn, good luck with the changes/improvements in your oil changes, etc. I know you and Freckles will enjoy your visits. I'm glad that you have a class on Alzheimer's which should be helpful to you and Keith's caregiver. Take care of yourself while you are caring for Keith!
Jeanne, it's colder here this morning and windy. However, we missed the tornado that struck in nearby Beauregard east of Tim. Lots of damage to businesses and homes there. I have a bridge friend who lives in Beauregard and hope she is OK.
Mary, I'm fine. No heavy winds here and all is well as far as I know in Auburn and Opelika. Tim came by to check on me and said they were OK, too. However this mornings paper showed photos of horrific damage in Beauregard. I think 24 homes were demolished and lots of injuries to residents. Beauregard is a small community, lots of farmers and small businesses.
Marilyn, I hope your visit to check-up for your car went well this morning. How is Keith this morning? The classes on Alzheimer's sound like a real help for you and Keith.
Jeanne, I'm sorry about the snow, but 2 inches doesn't seem so bad as it will melt quickly. It's cold and windy here this morning, but no rain or snow. I am fearful of a big freeze over night as my azaleas are already trying to bloom.
Jane, thanks for the update on your move and on Ray's condition. I hope the treatments are going well and that you can stay where you are until he feels better. When Bob had chemo and radiation he was really wiped out for a few days following it. Keep us posted. Thoughts and prayers going up for you both.
While I was typing this, Tim did arrive. We went over some paperwork and he'd put in an order for more checks from my bank. So they should be arriving soon. We caught up on his weekend activities and I was happy that the storm didn't do any damage at their home.
Not much else to report here today. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi everyone...we had very cold temps this morning...still right at freezing..so will not walk today...next two days the same...then warm up to 80 by weekend...Texas weather...Jeanne hope you find a car you are looking for...I have to renew by DL next year..hope I can pass the vision test...Jane hope things are good for you and hubby...enjoy the warm weather that's coming...Sue glad you were safe from bad weather...Hi to all reading...Darlene
Jeanne, sorry you're still getting such awful weather. Surely spring will come sometime.
Sue, it's good to hear that you're okay. And that Tim and Kris are okay, too.
Darlene, I haven't had to take a DL test since my original one - just renewals, and occasionally a new photo. TN is instituting a new license next year for everybody - something to do with using it as an ID card. I don't know if I'll have to do that or not. I always use my passport when I fly. Oh, well - good luck in any case.
Well, you have all been a chatty bunch and I just finished getting it all read. I got home about 6:30 last night and then had to pick Bunny up. She was a happy camper. The shuttle guy was there and waiting in the cell lot when I called him. Flight was good.
I had an awful start to things because after I got to the airport Thursday, I couldn't find my wallet with my ID. I was near to crying, but the guy in charge of the wheelchair pushers was so nice and so helpful. My first guy who was supposed to push me, said not Id, not check in and he vanished. I was lucky to find the other guy. He said there was a special procedure available to work around that situation (which surprised me a lot!!). I had my boarding pass and they could check my drivers license on line when I told them the make & model of my car. Of course I had to be patted down very thoroughly and all my bags checked carefully before they let me go. I was so hassled by the time I got out of the security and got to the gate just before boarding and just when Traecy rolled up! She had connected from St. Louis. So we chatted all the way to Tampa and connected with Lori in 2 mins of landing and Melanie was there quickly too, but we all were stressed about my ID situation because we couldn't count on Tampa allowing me to do the same thing going home. However, after I got to Mels and went through everything carefully, I finally found my wallet in an outside pocket of a carry on tote that I had never used before. I was packed so tightly, I had to put some things in it. Anyway, all is well that ends well. I slept a lot better after finding it. I felt like I had a screw loose because I was sure everything was organized the night before.
It was so good to see the girls and Sangmin and their new house andd the Citrus HIlls area. The next day, my sil and 4 nieces all drove in to have lunch with us and visit. Such a special time. The next day, we went to the Villages to have lunch with my BFF from HS & college. After lunch, the girls went shopping and my friend took me to her home to see it and also to visit a little with her husband (who is 91) but still getting around. I was so glad to see them. Later the girls played pickle ball while Sangmin and I relaxed on the lanai. We went out for seafood several times and Sangmin grilled salmon the first night. Fantastic! Then it was Sunday and time to get packed and to the airport. Lori's flight was a ccouple hours before Traecy's and mine. We got sandwiches there, but I feel like we ate or drank all weekend! Bunny was so excited to see me when I went to get her and wouldn't go to bed until I did. She cuddled right next to me.
Today, I got everything unpacked and put away and went the grocery and caught up the mail and email. Those of you on FB can see the group picture of us all.
Now, I need to feed the baby. So glad to hear Sue & family are safe. We have webfeet too. It rained for 3 out of the 4 days I was gone. We are about 6" over for the year and 20 " over for 2018! Glug! I'll comment on other things tomorrow. Glad Ray & Jane are resettled and Mary enjoyed the shower. Sharon
Welcome home, Sharon! Glad you had such a good time, even with the rocky start.
We've got a lovely sunny morning, but it is BRRR cold (still in the 20s at nearly 9 a.m. I've been mostly awake since about 3:30, so I see a nap in my future.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
Hi Gals, not a lot of news here now. Mary, you definitely should plan naptime this afternoon.
Jeanne, John was just on a tour to New Zealand as it was some place he had always wanted to go. Too long a trip and too much walking for me. I should hear from him early evening and then he'll arrive home about 1 AM. He left 2/21, so it was a significant amount of time. No bridge unless one of the other tourists started a game. I do hope you can get rid of your car and get a good used one. CarMax might be a place to go. I'm sure all the car lots have trade-ins for sale too, but check them carefully.
Sue, so glad you and Tim & Kris are all okay.
Darlene, what a rollercoaster of temps you have!
Marilyn, glad you got your car all fixed up so you won't have to worry about it for a while. Have you sold the Corvette yet? You might be able to get a good sum for a vintage one--or maybe one of the boys wants it. So glad you're in the Alzheimer's support group/class.
Jane, I do hope Ray doesn't have much bone pain. I remember Lorraine had a lot, but I didn't have any. Anyway, glad you're all settled in close to the Cancer Center and won't have to drive much for his appts.
I've sorted clothes, emptied the DW and loaded what few things I had from yesterday. Then I went in and tackled the stained carpet where I got sick before I left. I had poured a stain magic for carpet on it and wiped up what I could, but just had too much else to do plus didn't feel like it. So today, I put a small stool, my walker, my cell phone in my pocket and mixed a batch of Oxyclean & soap and scrubbed it, rinsed it, tried to dry it and then turned on the ceiling fan and cleaned up my mess. It's not perfect, but I don't think anyone else would notice it. I need to run to Walgreen's to pick up something for John at 20% off. Not something I want to do, but the Sr Sale is only today. I just hope he doesn't call while I'm gone. I don't think he will have time in LAX because of customs. Well, I've got most things caught up, so need to run out. Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
It's still chilly here, but without the drizzle of yesterday, so it feels warmer. I also had to run out to the drug store for Ray and I'm still getting used to coping with the traffic here...and learning my way around. ;)
We're spending a quiet day inside. Tomorrow we go for much needed haircuts back down in Port Isabel since we have no idea where to try here. It'll also get Ray out of these 4 walls and he seems to need that. The rest of the week we'll play by ear.
I'm catching up on checkbook stuff.
jane
Good morning, Jane, and whoever is looking in. It's chilly and windy here this morning. I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s, but will dress soon and get bundled up for at least a walk around the block. I hope your trip today to get haircuts is a good one. And I'm sure Ray will be happy to get out!
The storm in Smith's Station caused 23 known deaths-and the pictures plus the losses are terrible. The state troupers and volunteers are still going through the rubble looking for missing persons who are probably dead. Many churches in surrounding communities have sent volunteers to help search for the missing and also to help clean up the debris. At least a half dozen school age children were killed by the storm while waiting for the school bus. More help is needed and Smith's Station community will be a long time in healing. It's a terrible tragedy.
Sharon, I hope John has good connections on his way home and has been able to sleep on the plane. You'll be busy today and I hope you are home for his call from LA.
It's really chilly and windy here this morning. I need to get dressed in warm winter clothing so that I can get outside for a walk. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning I have to go to the post office to mail off yet another POAto another insurance asppeal. The arecharging Keith a monthly $30 penalty for the next 9 years because he didn't sign up for Part D in 2011. His scripts didn't even cost $30 a month until just before his October surgery. So I am appealinbg that decision to charge the penalty.
It has been raining here however I think is mayhave stopped for a little bit and I will take Freckles for a walk now.
Good luck, Marilyn, on the appeal. John didn't get MC D when he was supposed to either, but that was 15 years ago. Until his glaucoma, he took no medicine and I guess he thought he never would. Boy, did he rant when his eye drops were over $300 a bottle and needed 2 a month! However, so far he is lucky. After his cataract surgery and the itty bitty stents they put in, his pressure is way down and he doesn't need the drops. I have more than made up for my MC D costs in savings on the many drugs I take. I didn't know you could appeal the penalty charge, but I hope it works for you.
Jane, it must be difficult to get acclimated to a new city and locations of needed stores, etc. I hope Ray enjoys his trip out.
Sue, it is horrifying to see the results of the tornado in AL. But I still can't understand people living in flimsy trailers without tie-downs in tornado country. Of course, not all affected lived in trailers, but I know some did.
John got home about 1 AM and was exhausted. He changed to his jammies, read his messages and then went to bed. We still haven't discussed everything about the trip yet. He took 400 pics, so I still have those to go through. He brought me home some opal earrings that I wanted but didn't need.
I had my first laser surgery to remove the back of the capsule behind the lens that was hazing up. The next is the 20th. My eye is still dilated, but I can see well enough. I hope it solves the problem.
Yesterday, after I ran my errand, I finally wrote the birding article the magazine had been requesting. We'll see if it is what they wanted since they didn't give me any guidelines. Anyway, glad to have that done.
I've put the first load of laundry in and have 2 more to go!
My cleaning girl is coming again tomorrow, but there's not a lot to do. Hi to all and I hope everyone has a good day. It's in the 40's here, but sunny. Still a shock from FL. Sharon
I just got back from delivering all the paperwork necessary to the accountant so they can file our taxes. I had to get the Social security 1099's still haven't received them in the mail.
Sandy.
Now I really could do fine without a car as I live close to everything within 4 miles. Also we have the best public Transportation than most cities in US they say. This is a University town and so that reason for it. Also seniors get a free bus pass and 50% of taxis. Just that I have had a car in my drive for 60 years and feels awful without on. Does seem silly to pay so much for insurance when only putting about 1400 miles a year on car. Also all the cost of car. But will see. Suppose to see one tomorrow but may have to cancel. Reason
Thank goodness. I got 4 books at the library last week. Still without a car and tonight we are getting 3 to 5 inches of snow. Do not remember a winter like this in Illinois before. I fell like wall are closing in.
Found a new writer. love her books. Her name is Emily Giffin. I read the first one and then found 4 more of her books in LPrint Got them all. now into number 2.
Not even in the mood to be on the computer. I need to get onto Comcast as my WiFi not working .Will try contacting them tonight if I feel like spending a long time talking to someone out of the country. Hard to get people in US.
We need to get some warmer weather and sunshine to get me into a better mood
Good morning, Buddies. I spent most of yesterday afternoon at one of those walk-in clinics because I had a deep cut over my right eye. Lue's son-in-law took me to my doctor's (GP) office and his employees told me I'd have to go to the emergency room at the hospital. I was bleeding a lot--so Lue's SIL said let's stop here at one of those walk-in clinics. We did and it wasn't long until a nurse (or perhaps she was a doctor) came in and stitched me up. No way did I want to go out to the hospital and sit in the emergency room waiting for a doctor. They take people in the order they arrive and usually most are just there for minor problems. I'd fallen during my morning walk and was bleeding heavily. I take a blood thinner and I'm sure that increased the bleeding. I had to walk about 4 blocks home from the walk with blood dripping down my face. However, I saw one of my friends from a few blocks away out in her yard and she cranked up her car and took me home with a bottle of ice to hold over the cut.
I'm feeling OK this morning, but have a BIG black eye. I'm going to bridge this afternoon, but it is not a pretty sight!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue...glad your friend's son could get you to a walk-in clinic and get you stitched up. You'll have to tell your bridge friends you were in a bar fight and they should see the other person! Hmmm...maybe your bridge ladies wouldn't see the humor in that, though. :2funny:
Marilyn...it'll be interesting to see what the result is of your appeal. I thought the whole point of the penalty was to make sure people didn't wait until they had high costs to suddenly sign up...Kind of like you can't take out house insurance while your house is burning down. K will probably still come out ahead if the penalty is just $30.00 a month...since he's had not to pay anything since 2011.
We got out for our haircuts yesterday and Ray felt better after that. The barber in Port Isabel does the old-fashioned men's shave and haircut...the warm towels on the face, the oils, etc.
The winds have both of our sinuses all plugged up and feeling miserable. We'll have an inside day and get rested up and hopefully feeling better tomorrow when it's supposed to suddenly be much, much warmer.
jane
I finished all the laundry yesterday but still have to fold it. The cleaning girl is here this morning, so I haven't done much. I'll look at pictures this afternoon.
Sue, I'm so sorry you fell but glad the neighbor helped out and took you to an urgent care. Anytime you hit your head, it seems you get a shiner. Not fun. I've had a couple from falls also. I like Jane's humorous comment. Wished I'd thought of it! Please be more careful. I bet Tim will scold you!
Jeanne, I can't believe more snow! I don't blame you for being depressed. You ought to take your IPad into the library and have them download Overdrive app or whatever they use. Then you can download books to your IPad without leaving the house! And when the due date arrives, it just disappears--I think. I am just now in the process of doing this. Lori was trying to do it for me when I was in FL and when I tried to finish it up here, I discovered our County Library system has switched to a different app. Haven't gotten around to going to the site and downloading it.
Marilyn, you're ahead of me on taxes. I just got the forms from the accountant last week so haven't started on them yet. Hope the appeal works.
Jane, I'm sure you and Ray feel better after your haircuts and getting out, but sorry the weather is giving you sinus problems. That's one of the few problems I do NOT have. However, pollen is starting here for the spring, so I'm having to amp up my antihistamines. It was 20+ degrees last night but supposed to be up in the 50's for a couple days and then the 60's. I can take that. Our magnolia is in full bloom and our plum is leafing out. So maybe spring is arriving! At least here. Sharon
Sharon, glad things are settling down for you. The pink magnolias were GORGEOUS here over the weekend. Of course, our three nights of temps in the low 20s pretty much did them in, but that's not unusual. And they were wonderful while they lasted. Supposed to get warmer here, and then rain - of course.
Sue, that's awful about your fall. You're SO lucky that somebody found you and got you some help.
You probably ought to think about using your walker when you do your outside walks. Like Sharon said, I know you'll hear about it from Tim when he sees you.
Marilyn, all that paperwork is such a chore. Glad you're able to get things done. My stuff is all in the trusty hands of my accountant.
jane, I'm glad Ray got some pampering time. That's important for all of us - and I think men don't often realize that.
Jeanne, I hope you get some spring weather soon. Like Sharon said, the library can help you learn how to use their e-book borrowing system. And it's good anytime and from any location.
Lovely day here today - sunny and in the 50s Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. It's chilly here again this morning and I'm warmly dressed for our weekly Kroger and library trip, plus hopefully lunch after I put the groceries away. I haven't seen Tim since Monday when he came over to check on me, so I think he'll be surprised to see my bruises and the stitches over my eye. I didn't fall until Tuesday morning. I'm expecting Bill (my oldest) tomorrow evening. He's planning to stay a week. So Tim and Kris will get a break from Mom tending!
My sinuses are plugged up, too. I'm thinking of buying stock in Kleenex! I hate this time of year--chilly, but lots of pollen in the air.
I played bridge with my Thursday club yesterday--had yuck cards and got a quarter for low score. I enjoy this group and Dorothy served a delicious homemade cake so I enjoyed the company and was glad to get out.
Jane, I'm glad you and Ray had a nice day out and he got a haircut. How is he feeling--and are the treatments going well?
Not much else to report. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Glad you're up and around, Sue. Take care and don't fall again. I'm glad your sons are going to be with you and assess your situation after your fall.
It's an all-day-rain today. I told my Friday bridge partner I wasn't going. I have to help her get her walker in and out of the car, and no place is there shelter from the rain. I just don't want to get out in it, getting wet and chilled. I'm really turning into a wuss, but...
I just found out Wednesday that my next-door neighbor died over the weekend while I was gone. She committed suicide, which is really awful. I didn't know her well, and really had little contact with her. She had other close friends here in the building, though. I know she was in a lot of pain, suffered with depression, drank a lot, and was estranged from her family. All definitely contributing factors. Such a tragedy all around.
Such a note to end on a rainy day - sorry.
Good morning Freckles and I have a visit at one of the places that we visit once a month this morning, then I will be meeting up with some other women for a coffee break this afternoon, I won't be drinking coffee thaty late in the day., then you guessed it Friday night dinner at Los Dos amigos in the mall.
Sue I hope you heal up real quick.
Sue, sorry your bridge was yucky. Hope Bill didn't scold you too much and glad that Bill is coming in. It's so good to hear that you're up and around and not incapacitated.
Mary, I think you're wise to skip the bridge under the circumstances. I'm so sorry to hear about your neighbor's suicide. That must have upset the whole center. Brian had a close friend from the AF that recently committed suicide. Brian was devastated and flew all the way to Seattle for the services. I know the man was divorced, but not much other than that. He had a lot of friends, but once you leave the military, you are far apart and don't feel you have any, I guess--especially if you're single. He was the one that encouraged Brian to run the AF marathon and ran with him. That was about 8 or 10 yrs ago, but they were always in touch and Brian had no idea he would do that.
Marilyn, it sounds like you have an enjoyable day planned. Have fun.
I started my taxes yesterday and asked John for the list of dates & check #'s of estimated taxes. He couldn't find any evidence of them and I was about to strangle him, but I went back to last year's tax statement and found we had overpaid last year and that it all went to estimated taxes! Whew! We neither one remembered that and since I have passed finances off to John, I thought it was on him! I plan to finish up the taxes today and get them in the mail to our CPA in Indy tomorrow. No other plans. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and everyone looking in today. I'm still not dressed, but will do that shortly. I was looking forward to Bill's visit this morning, but had a phone call from him last night. He has some kind of flu-like symptoms and is not going to come down until he is germ free. He is a Dean at his University and has daily contact with lots of co-eds. I hope he'll recover soon, but since he's only free this week, will probably skip this trip.
I'm not looking forward to tomorrow's time change. It means getting up and dressing for SS and church a whole hour earlier! I need to call Olyne today and see what she thinks about going to SS. Maybe we'll skip that and go to church only. Or not either!
Mary, I'm sorry to hear about your neighbor's suicide. Depression is a terrible thing and I'm sure she probably couldn't take it anymore. However, suicide is so awful for the family. It is a disturbing event although you and the neighbor weren't close friends.
Sharon, I have 3 close female Navy friends, most are widows like me. We talk on the phone about twice a year and occasionally e-mail. My female friends here are mostly church friends and/or bridge friends. My neighbors are friendly but not close friends.
I still have a yucky black eye and although it is healing, is pretty ugly. There is nothing I can do about it, though, so people will just have to get used to it until it heals.
Marilyn, I hope you had a yummy dinner at Los Amigos. I am healing well, I think, but the mirror tells me that the black eye and the stitches aren't very flattering!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Buddies...hope your Sat is going as you like...Sue sorry to hear about your fall and black eye...I'm going to have the brow and lid surgery in June...my eye Dr recommended it and the test showed it was needed...so I will have bruises and probably black eyes from this...Jane..hope you are enjoying the summer like temps...I did get a walk in today...Hi to Sharon...Mary Joy...Marlyin and others looking in... have a great weekend
Darlene, good luck with your brow/eye lift surgery. My daughter had this type procedure with doctor recommendation and did very well.
Sue, have you told your boys about your fall? You need to do that. Tim (I guess) will have to take you to the doc to get your stitches removed and for checkup. That bruising will last for a long time - a lot longer than you'd like, I'm sure.
Marilyn, I love Mexican food, too. Enjoy your dinner.
More rain here - lots of lightning and thunder, too. Yesterday and overnight we had 2.4", with another line of storms predicted tonight. Sarah's (granddaughter) wedding is two weeks from today in Savannah. Margaret will be driving us over the day before. Should be a fun weekend.
Sue. Now I have lots of books downloaded to my iPad. Also have a couple of tablets. I like the Amzon fire one as it fits in my purse. I still prefer to hold books in my hand when at home.
The storms we are now having is getting rid of the snow.. Still cold though. Has to warm up soon..
I use to be able to see your photos on Facebook but have lost you. I would have loved to have visited NZ. Had family and friends there. Time has just gone by to fast. Don't know if could take the. Long flight now. My 7 hours bad enough
to U.K
Jeanne, time does go by too fast and I'm sorry you didn't get to go to NZ. John enjoyed it, but was exhausted from the flight. With 4 flights on the way home + time between, it was about 30 hours. He's still tired.
I almost have my taxes done but keep getting interrupted with something. This afternoon, Duke Energy came out to do an electrical assessment of our home. They do it free and had sent me a card, so I requested it. They even gave us 8 LED lights, 2 shower heads and mesh nozzles to go on the faucets to cut down the water flow. He did all the changing out and was very good. I'm amazed they do something like that for free.
Now, back to the taxes. Almost done.
Mary, is that a great grand daughter getting married? Wow! Sounds like you'll have a good family time there.
Sue, I hope you heal quickly and also that you tell Tim about it.
Jane, haven't heard from you for a couple days. Hope all is okay.
Darlene, you're going to be beautiful with the brow/eye surgery! I'm approaching the eyelid lift, but the doctors haven't mentioned it and I'm not looking for anything else for them to cut on!!
Have a good day. Sharon
Sharon, Sarah is my "baby" granddaughter (she'll be 30 in about a week). No "greats" yet.
Ok, Mary, I misread it as your grand daughter's daughter. I wondered! My oldest great is not quite 7.
It's been raining again! Yuck. John had a finance meeting after church so we drove separately. He's home though now and I put the towels in the wash. Need to switch them to the dryer, but no other wash today since I spent half the week washing up vacation duds.
The taxes are done except for walking John through what I did, so that if he ever needs to do it, he can. I'll put them in the mail tomorrow. In 58 yrs, he has never done or prepared the taxes! I don't actually do the tax forms, but the CPA has to have all the info to do it and it seems to take forever since we've gotten older and more medical bills, etc. Sharon
I seem to have lost track of time and didn't post yesterday. Ray doesn't sleep well with this cold and cough, so I don't sleep well, either. I seem to be tired all the time. I looked back and see I didn't post about that. He was really struggling with that awful cough and it was beginning to show an infection so I called the Cancer Center and they were so slammed with patients, I got no call back. I went over and asked if I'd get a call that evening or Saturday and woman at front desk said no. They're closed on the weekend. She checked to see who got my call and later a message I left with a receptionist. That nurse came out and talked to me after a short wait as she was at lunch. She gave me a script for a z pack and I could get it right there at their pharmacy. Saved me waiting in an endless line at WalMart!
Sharon...I don't think I could give up the family finances. I'm pretty rigid about keeping the bookkeeping up to date, and I know Ray wouldn't...hence why I've done it all our married life.
Hi to Sue, Marilyn, Darlene, Mary, Jeanne
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. It's foggy here this morning and chilly, but not too cold for a walk. I talked to Bill yesterday and he'll be here either tomorrow or Wednesday. He'd had a "bug" and was at home for several days and needed (or wanted) to go back to his office to get things in order before coming down here. I think they are on spring break now.
Olyne picked me up for SS and Church yesterday. We went to the lower floor for a program about a pastor/leader at the center in Atlanta for Presbyterian ministers. Our campus minister (a female) led the discussion and there will be a weekly meeting during Lent. However, Olyne and I think we'll just skip the discussion and attend church at the regular hour.
My right eye and the area around it is still very red and swollen--but at least it doesn't hurt! It looks pretty bad, but no pain, so I'm OK with that.
I'm going to get dressed now and walk around my block, but I'm not taking longer walks yet. I still feel somewhat unsteady and am afraid of falling again. Plus I have a big packet from my accountant about my income tax and I need to send her a check for her prep expenses and the first one (of 4) to the IRS. YUCK!
Jane, I'm glad you were able to get a z-pack for Ray and hope he is feeling better. Keep us posted.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue...good idea to limit your walking distance. Hurrah on the taxes done. I can look forward to that whenever we get home. With the new tax law, I'm guessing it'll be the standard deduction.
Marilyn...hope visits with Freckles went well.
Sharon...all that travel has had to tire out John.
Mary... Enjoy upcoming wedding in Savannah. I think your family has had lots of ties to Savannah and the College, etc. there. Beautiful city from our short stay there at an Elderhostel years ago.
Darlene...good idea on the eyelid lift.
Jeanne...stay warm and safe.
We both slept late (by daylight savings time) this morning. If we're tired, I say sleep. We have no where to be or no appts today. I think we'll do a light breakfast, then get lunch out somewhere about 1:30 or so.
Jane
jane, my granddaughter lives in Bluffton, SC, just across the state line from Savannah.
Those grands all went to the College of Charleston. It's hard to get any of them out of South Carolina. :) Enjoy those slug days - you have enough stress on "regular" days.
Sue, be sure you take a cane or your walker with you on all your outside walks - especially since you've fallen. You might not be so lucky with someone driving by to pick you up next time.
After yesterday's lovely 70 degrees, it's cooler and cloudy again today, with sprinkles. I went to the eye doc this morning for my 6-month check. All looks good...he says my vision has actually improved. That's an anomaly, though, so he's going to check it again in a couple of weeks. If it still shows the improvement, I'll be getting some new lenses. Amazing!
My taxes are all in the hands of the CPA, and she's done some talking to the financial folks. As usual, I just sign things and send in checks. I handled all the household finances throughout our marriage, but never touched the taxes or investment stuff. So I'm thrilled to have someone else do it now.
I took all our tax stuff to the accountant last week. Just waiting to hear back from them, I was told that being Keith's POA and being a joint filer I can sign both of our names to the final forms. thety will file electronically though soi I guess it doesn't matter much about the signatures.
Just got word a bit ago that one of the patients we visit passed away last night. freckles and the other dogs are really going to miss him. He gave them treats and they know exactly which room he was in. It will be hard on the dogs and well as us humans who knew him. I took his dog to visit him a while back. That dog now lives across the street from me and is pretty old now and doesn't get around very well.
Sounds like we've all been doing the tax thing. The CPA actually fills them out and files them and lets us know how much we owe and what our estimated taxes for the quarters are. Last year, we actually paid more than we owed and it took care of the quarterly pmts. Just getting all the stuff together to send to the CPA is a royal pain though.
Jane, I really didn't like giving up financial control to John, but he finally realized he didn't know anything about anything and would be in a pickle if anything happened to me, so I agreed, but I keep an eye on things anyway. I'm sorry Ray has been ill again, but the chemo really does a number on the immune system. Glad he's on the Z pack. Both John and I slept in this AM too.
Sue, do use a cane on your walks. Arnica cream (OTC) is good for fading bruised areas. You can also use a concealer. Glad Bill is coming.
Marilyn, I'm sorry you lost a patient. Hard for Freckles too. Glad you have your taxes in order too.
Mary, I keep forgetting that your gd lives in Bluffton. That is such a neat little town. Our church was there when we lived in SCHH. Savannah is a lovely southern town and just about a half hour from Bluffton.
After I dropped the taxes off at UPS, I went to HT to pick up an RX and some groceries, then on to drop off some cleaning. Didn't eat until 2:30. Nothing scheduled for the rest of the day. Sunny & warm here today. Yea! Sharon
. We were out as I ran some errands. I came out of the print shop and looked up to see a bad car accident occur as I watched. Turns out, from another witness, the "dude" as the young male witness said, was high on synthetics and wouldn't have insurance. He ran the red light at a high speed and hit a young woman on her way back to work. I stayed as a witness for her, too. Police, firedept and EMTs finally arrived. There were 5 of us who were witnesses and gave our names to the cop. She wasn't hurt, she said, but has minimal insurance and it'll cost her a bundle as he tore the whole front off her car as he hit her and turned her around.
I did find a grocery closer than where I've been going. Ray wanted to stop by a church, but it was all locked up. He's not attending regular services because of the crowds.
We are back after lunch at Russo's Pizza.
Jane
Finely. I nice day. only 45 deg but sun out and no wind. I cleaned up the front yard a little but still a mess. Will be same for next 4 days so maybe get a little more done.]
I am still without a car and mine is sitting over at a Service station . Has been for a month. The wiring system has a problem someplace that can't be found. Always have used Honda but they gave up.He Said would cost to much to now spend time searching. I have looked at used cars. check all the ones on line with the dealers. Shocked me to see how many used cars they have on their lots.. 50% of them they got from the Action houses down in a Texas, Arkansas and most places were the floods were. They don't tell you much about them but I know how to trace the records and Flood Damage seems to be a big thing. They never mention that.Most trade ins have high miles. Still waiting for the one that the little old lady just drove to church.I have never bought used car before. No point in me buying new as I only put about 1300 miles on a car a year now. and doubt I will be driving one much longer. Crazy even to spend the high Insurance Will just keep looking
Jane. It makes me mad at the health system when I read about things like your last weekend trip trying to get ahold of them. I have wondered for last few years as to why Health places are not open on Sat. and Sunday and also close at 5pm. Seems that years ago the system was better.Why even here with ours in town they dont even call back. Have a number listed for all my health.Called My Care Christie. Even after blood work. Dr. Appt. Test. one has to go on line and read everything. Dr. doesnt sit down and talk anymore .Have lot of women that type every thing to you. This is all they do. Read his report and put it to me. Worst System ever heard of. The banks are getting about the same. No idea what people do who are not on line. I know many like that.
Jeanne...the Cancer Center here has a 24/7 number for Ray if temp goes above 100.5, etc. The Oncologist also does talk to each patient and does answer questions and gives us copies of his blood work, etc. My health care with rheumatologist is also online and easiest way to get hold of them, esp while I'm here in Tx. I also don't know what people who aren't internet literate do.
I'm really liking this eating breakfast a little later and then a larger meal at 2 or so.
The small dose of insulin is really helping with Ray's morning blood glucose readings.
Jane
Jane, glad the insulin is helping Ray. It tends to increase the appetite, but he is so tall & thin, it probably won't affect him. Scary about the accident. I worry about all the people in the marijuana states who drive under the influence. Just as bad as drunks. Or druggies.
Jeanne, I'm glad you're aware of the cars that have been through floods, etc. I wish you could come down to SCCL. We always have good used cars for sale on our website.
It's 2 AM and I'm wide awake. I slept too late and then fell asleep for a little while in front of the TV--just enough to take the edge off.
John is going to Charleston Thurs-Sunday for a bridge tournament. He doesn't usually go there but has a new partner for the Gatlinburg tournament and they need to practice. In between the 2, he has the Charlotte sectional. He always stays in a motel there because they finish so late. I swear he's gone more than he's home.
When he leaves, I'm going up to Pineville to Dillards to look for a long dress for the wedding. Apparently, everyone is going long and I don't have any and probably won't wear it again. I hope I can find something suitable. All for now. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've finished breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. Bill was up long before I woke up, but he fixed his breakfast and was busy working online with his office in Glen Carbon. He is going to take me to the place where I got stitches after my fall to have them removed later this morning. We'll have a light lunch here and I will try to find something he'd like to eat to prepare for supper. We went to the new Aldi's here yesterday. I bought a few things, but can see that will not be a usual stop for me. The nearby Kroger always has what I want and at a reasonable cost.
Jane, it sounds as if the Cancer Center there is a good one. I hope Ray is feeling better and tolerating the treatments. I remember how tough it was when Bob was having cancer treatments. Thoughts and Prayers for you both. Keep us posted.
Sharon, have you thought about checking out a bridal shop for perhaps a one-time used dress that you might be able to get as a bargain? Of course it would have to be a style you like and in a color that the bride would like you to wear.
Jeanne, I still have my 2002 Toyota which is in great shape and sitting in my driveway. My kids won't let me drive it, but they use it to take me grocery shopping, medical appointments, and other necessities. When I bought it I had decided it'd be my last car--and it still has plenty of miles left on it! Bill is taking me to the clinic where they sewed up my injury last week. They're going to take the stitches out today.
I need to get into the shower and dress for our trip to the clinic. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, that is a good idea to find a used dress at a bridal shop. I even know where one is, although not sure if they have used dresses for sale. If not, it's Dillards. Enjoy your time with Bill. I know you'll be glad to get the stitches out.
Jane, I hope Ray is doing better now that he is on the Z pack. It's a stressful time for you both.
Yesterday, I downloaded all of J's 402 photos of NZ to his computer and then to a flash drive we can take to the wedding for the kids to see. One fly in the ointment of the wedding is that John's sister (the one with beginning dementia) wants to go. She is currently living in Iowa with no Ede family around her. None of our kids are close enough to go there to pick her up, take her to the wedding, and then home again. One idea is for J to fly into Des Moines, pick her up, and fly her to Indy where he could rent a car and drive down or maybe even change planes to go there. I can go to Indy and come down with Lori's sons or Melanie and Sangmin, but knowing Mel, she will be stressed and would prefer not. Decisions, decisions. Also we don't know if she might disrupt the wedding or would really know what was going on.
I've watered and fed the birds and now need to write my church articles. Have a good day. Sharon
Sue...great Bill can take you to get your stitches out.
Sharon...is there a high end consignment shop that features wedding clothing? We have a very nice one in Cedar Rapids and there may be something near you...or, I hear, there are places to rent a dress.
Mid to high 80s here and wind advisory here. I had a lot of laundry to do. It's so nice to have a clean, modern laundry with nice washers and dryers...and free.
Ray is feeling good...just no energy or stamina. We went to a local family-owned Italian restaurant where everything is made from scratch. It was lovely and delicious...a nice lunch today.
Jane
I spent 2 hrs writing church articles. Answered a bunch of emails and put a chicken pot pie made by the UMW in the oven. Fortunately thought of it just at the right time to put a frozen pie in. Last night I made tostados and was wiped out before I got finished. John had to help me finish up. It was one of the "Hello Fresh" recipes. They are good, but they've sent me another order before I got it cancelled which I had done before I received the notice. Grr. They did answer me and apologize, but said I couldn't send it back.
John leaves tomorrow morning again and will be gone till Sunday night. I do know where there is a high end consignment shop. If I don't have any luck with the other 2, I'll check it out. I didn't think of that either. Well, that's my day. Marilyn, all okay with you? Sharon
I booked our flight to Kauai this morning. YAY!!! Leaving June 1st returning June 8 arriving home June 9 got the red eye coming home. Excited!!!
Marilyn
Trip sound good. You have earned it this past year. Have a good rest.Is your husband showing excitement in going?
Sun finely out here but along with it came 60 deg winds. Sound so bad out there. I almost got blown away just going to mail box.
Sue. Your car is what I want to find. If I were closer to you I would be begging. But I know you want to keep it. Thing is when they are not in use one still has to pay insurance on them. On my car now it is low. but on pricing others for me it will go up again 600 dollars. I hate that as now I only put about 1200 miles a year one. Lost without on in the drive way though. Never been without for 60 years.
Sharan . I suppose you have a few of JOhns trip photo's on FB. I still can't get into your site on there. He took a lot of them. Be nice to have on DVD or something were people could sit and watch on TV. Like we did years ago. I have still got lots of slides of trips going back to the 60s and enjoyed watching that way. a few wedding also. Doubt anyone will want them later.
Marilyn, how great that you're getting to go to Hawaii. I hope you have a great time!
Which island(s) will you be on?
Sue, I hope you're having a good visit with Bill.
Jeanne, sorry about your continued bad weather and car problems. I'm glad to have my 2006 Nissan, even though I drive very little any more. It'll definitely be my last car.
Sharon, I know how long it takes to edit photos. Good luck. I know you want to look your best for the wedding, but as I remember, nobody pays much attention to the grandmothers. ;) Good luck with your dress hunt, too. I haven't decided what I'll wear to Sarah's wedding on the 23rd - I just know it'll be something out of my closet.
Nothing going on this week. At least it's been dry - that is until the storms that we have predicted for tonight - with a chance of severe weather.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Mary we will be on Kauai the garden Island.
We did a quick run to the HEB (grocery) store this morning, but they no longer carry here the yogurt Ray likes, and I need some more chai liquid, so we'll make a run to Brownsville tomorrow for those items.
We came back and put away the groceries, then went to the used bookstore and Ray got 13 books and we then went on to Jason's Deli for lunch.
Just a bit ago one of the couples we go out with called to see how Ray's doing. She said they have so much flooding now with higher temps and rain.
jane
Hi Gals. I met a friend about noon and we went to Dillards--nothing I wanted. She ran into Belks to return some shoes while I stayed in the car. Then we went to David's Bridal shop and finally found a dress I liked at a price I didn't like, but bought it anyway. It is a blushy taupe color, lace with sparkles and has a sheer blush triangular capey thing with rhinestones that fits over the top and hangs down just past the waist. I had to have the length altered as it was really long. It is modest and dressy, floor length. I also bought a pair of white SAS shoes/sandals to wear with it. They are flats as I can't wear heels. They aren't nearly as fancy as I would like, but they fit and are comfortable. The color is a kind of blushy taupe/mauve. Very understated. I hope everyone likes it. I gulped at the price, but this will probably be the last wedding for a while. Needless to say, I'm exhausted, but my friend was good about working in sit-down breaks for me. She also found some things she was looking for.
John got to Charleston safely. I go to the audiologist tomorrow. I hope I don't have to get new hearing aids, but may have to.
Marilyn, Melanie & Sangmin had a timeshare on Kuai and loved the island. If not for the distance and cost, they would have retired there. Have a wonderful time. You DO deserve it. I hope K enjoys it too.
Mary, I chose a dress from my closet for the rehearsal dinner, but the wedding is very formal and in a Catholic Cathedral where Monica grew up, so felt I had to fit in.
Jane, glad Ray has lots of books to keep him busy.
Sharon
Marilyn, we got to Kauai twice - it is a lovely island. Enjoy!
Sharon, glad you were able to find a dress. It sounds lovely, and I know you will be lovely in it. What did John particularly like in NZ?
Good morning, Buddies. Bill just got out of the shower in the other bathroom and we're planning a trip to Kroger. I need to shower and dress to go to Kroger soon. Yesterday afternoon we went out to eat dinner and I tripped and fell on the way out of the restaurant. My right foot (the one which has never really healed completely) gave out on me on our way out the restaurant and is still very sore. I'll have to wear my brace for at least a week until it feels OK. Bill will leave early on Sunday morning, so I'll probably get to church with Olyne.
Not much else to report today. Sharon, your new dress sounds lovely and I'm sure you'll enjoy the wedding.
Jane, I hope all is well with you and Ray. Keep us posted!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good Morning Buddies....Its a cool...windy day here...I did my walk but was bundled up....the wind is cold...Jane you probably have similar weather...Sue..sorry you fell again...hope the soreness gets better...Marlyin..excited for you and K on your trip...it will be wonderful for you both...Sharon glad you found a dress...exciting event to look forward to..Jeanne hope you find a vehicle you like...I don't like to vehicle shop...I have 2...I really need to sell my 88 Toyota..Hi to Mary and any I left out..have a great weekend...Darlene
Sue, it sounds like you ought to wear that brace all the time if you've fallen twice in 2 weeks! It's not fun to get old is it?
Darlene, you sound in good spirits.
I had an "interesting" experience today--I got a call this AM saying I had won 5.5 million from Publisher's Clearing house. He gave me all kinds of info and said they would come at 3:30 this afternoon, but he still had questions and I had to leave for the doctor (hearing), so he said call him when I got back. The more I thought of it, the more like a scam it sounded and I decided to call the Sheriff's dept when I got home and get imput from then. Well, it was a substation with a volunteer, but he had good info for me. I gave him the # I was supposed to call and he said it was Jamaica. Apparently this isn't an unusual type call though I hadn't heard of it. I didn't give him any info, so no harm done, but I was upset all morning about it.
The audiologist said there was some moisture in the battery cavity and cleaned the rust out as well as she could and then gave me a test. I do have more hearing loss and my aids are 6 yrs old, about time to replace, so sometime within the next 6 months I will probably ordera new pair. Another good hunk of change. She is recommending the oticon self charging ones now. She thinks they have improved the most. I'll see how these are for a little while & if I want to order them, all I have to do is call her within 6 mos, the test period. I recommended one of my bridge friends to her and got the $60 charge for checking the hearing aids cancelled. Good deal.
Well, I need to go to the grocery now. Have a good weekend. Mine will be lonesome with John gone. Sharon
I had appts. with both my primary care dr. & cancer dr. Both said I'm doing good !
Now I am babying a stubbed big toe , it was feeling better , so I wore a regular pair of shoes & it became red & sore again . It was x rayed & its not broken . This morning I discovered the nail seems to be split & is curling up . I have been soaking it in epsom salts . We have several trips planned & I hope it is healed before then !
One trip is to an old car swapmeet in Bakersfield , Ca. Then on to Las Vegas for my birthday for a week ! Later in April we have a Model T Ford tour in Buellton , Ca. We will be driving the Model T to Solvang one day & Pismo Beach another day , while there we will drive down on the beach & have our picture taken by our car . The wild flowers will be in bloom along the roads too .
Sue...ouch...maybe you do need to consider the brace again.
Sharon...dress sounds lovely.
Darlene...yes, cold and to get rain.
Jeanne....good luck finding a good used car.
Alpiner...good trips ahead for you.
Marilyn...we've never been to Hawaii, but I'm sure you'll love it.
Mary...hope all is well in TN
We went to Brownsville...just 20 or so miles south of Harlingen...and got what we wanted at the HEB and WalMart there. They carry items we can't find anymore here in Harlingen. We then stopped for lunch at a B'ville restaurant we like in SPI.
I did a load of laundry before the weekend when lots of those staying here will be off work and maybe wanting the washers.
jane
jane, glad you're getting settled in.
alpiner, good news from your doctors! And your upcoming trips sound like lots of fun.
Sue, how long is Bill going to be there? Enjoy the time with them. And NO more falls!!
Sharon, sorry about your scam call. I just never answer the land line, and don't answer anything on the cell if I don't recognize the number. Did John get to Christchurch in NZ? Such a horror to be perpetrated on such lovely people in such a lovely city.
Darlene, Texas weather is much like Tennessee in the spring - if you don't like it, wait a few minutes - it'll change dramatically.
After severe storms overnight, with 1.5" of rain in an hour, today was lovely and cooler. Of course, this means that the trees are spewing pollen. The counts have been off the charts, and I'm sneezing, coughing, and blowing.
I played duplicate this afternoon. There were 8 tables - my partner and I came in a close second and earned 0.48 MP!! Nice!
Margaret is going to come over tomorrow to take me out to dinner for my birthday. Sue's is right about now, too, isn't it? Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Sharon. Now you can't have won because I got my letter yesterday say they would be contacting me in next couple day. The did today with a big fat envalope for me to buy and fill in. It is so funny with them as I get to be a finalist every few months and yet I have never fill in anything and sent back to them. gone on for at least 10 years. I don't even open them now. Never heard of a win and yet they have said one is in my area every year. Sure never show a winner on TV. The man who won all the Billions in the lottery did finely show up the other day after a couple months. Think single about 65 years old . Just wants to buy a truck.
Good morning, Every Buddy. Yesterday Bill took me out for lunch at Olive Garden for my birthday. I enjoyed all I ate and brought a lovely, yummy piece of chocolate cake home which I ate last night after our light supper. He will leave tomorrow morning very early to return home (in Illinois). I've enjoyed his visit and hope the weather will be OK for his trip home.
When I get dressed shortly, we'll go out for a neighborhood walk. He is busy as usual with paper work and occasional phone calls to and from his office in Illinois. He is the Dean of his department and has lots of responsibilities on his plate. (which is probably good as he has always been a take charge person (which his younger brothers resented when Bob was deployed!).
We'll get out for a walk and will probably watch some basketball games during the afternoon.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BOTH SUE AND MARY!!!! :congrats:
John's new partner that he went to Charleston to practice play with for a tournament didn't work out. Apparently, she wasn't a very nice person, so he came home this morning. I'm sorry it didn't work out for him, but she was 65 going on 15 according to him--knew it all & wouldn't play his conventions at all.
Congratulations, Mary, on your 2nd place win. A nice birthday gift. I know you will enjoy going out for dinner tonight too. Are your feet webbed yet?
Alpiner, maybe you should wear sandals for a while till your toe heals. Have fun on your trips.
Sue, I know you are proud of Bill and will miss him when he leaves. Sounds like you had a nice dinner.
Jane, nice to know you can drive 20 miles and find all the things you need if they aren't local. Good idea on the laundry. I need to get some done too, now that John is home.
HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY TOMORROW!
I couldn't get the phone company to block the scammer's # without a monthly fee! Can you imagine that? I called the police and left a message on one of the lines. Haven't heard back. The guy has called a dozen more times since I last posted.
Jeanne, I had sent in a couple of forms with PCH, so was a little gullible at first. Still didn't tell him anything. I was supposed to call back and didn't.
Marilyn, we've never been to Kauai, but we went to Maui about 25 yrs ago and loved it. Lots of activities--whale watching, snorkeling, helicopter flights, bicycling down the side of a volcano, etc. Needless to say, I was in a lot better shape back then. I know our daughter and husband went Kyacking on Kauai and also hiking. Enjoy whatever you do. Luaus and hula dances are fun too.
I may eat and then go over to the discount stores across the street to pick up some bird seed and a pooper scooper. Sharon
Thanks for the birthday wishes. Margaret was going to come over to take me out to dinner, but I suggested she just wait until we head to Savannah. I've been up since 3:30 a.m. - having so much trouble with allergies (I hope) - snorting/sneezing/blowing. I even called for a nurse check about 5:30, afraid I wasn't getting enough oxygen. Fortunately my O2 level was normal and my BP was normal, so I calmed down finally was breathing easier. And I've ordered an O2 finger-thing-meter so I can check it myself. So far I've stayed in my PJs all day, but may get dressed to go up to supper.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MARY AND SUE!
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Thunderstorms overnight and cooler now...temps in low 60s. We slept late and will go out for
"Slunch"...supper-lunch. ..about 3:00.
Watching basketball today and reading and some laundry.
Jane
Happy Birthday Mary and Sue
Happy Birthday Mary and Sue
Sue's Auburn just won the final against TN.
Big day for men's college basketball as the tournament pairings are announced today.
Quiet day here...neither of us feels very energetic. It's gloomy outside and here inside, too, I guess.
Jane
Yuck on the Tennessee/Auburn game (for me, of course). I checked on the score a while ago and TN was down by 20 pts. Terrible! Congrats to Auburn, though.
Still coughing and wheezing here. I'll try to go see my pulmonologist in the morning. I need to get through this quickly.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Mary, I'm so sorry you aren't feeling well--and on your birthday too! I think the trip to the pulmonologist is a good idea. Take care of yourself.
I'm sorry there are winners and losers of the important games, but then what would be the point? Sorry, Mary and whoever else lost. I don't think either IU or Butler will be at the NCAA, so I probably won't watch any. Of course, some of the family will be rooting for Purdue.
We've been to church and SS and when we got home I fixed corned beef sandwiches on rye for lunch. I seldom fix lunch for us both. We each do our own thing, but it IS St. Pat's Day.
We talked to Jocelyne and Jonathan last night. Joc just turned 30 and thinks she's over the hill! ;D Jonathan just called to check in and tell us the bachelor's party at Lori's condo has gone well. Hopefully, it will be really cleaned up afterwards. They actually were gone more than there. They took a river cruise yesterday on the green river and celebrated St Paddy's Day at one of the clubs, etc.
Nothing else going on here--except laundry! One more load to do! I've dubbed John as the dirty-clothes fairy! But there was lots of mine in there too. I hope the pollen clears up for those allergic. I am somewhat allergic, but pollen isn't in full force here yet.
Jane, we're finally getting some dry, sunny weather, though cool. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. Bill left yesterday morning at 6:00 a.m. and I couldn't get back to sleep after that. Olyne called and then later picked me up for the special SS class discussion most of the adult classes have joined. It is OK, but somewhat over my head and I would have liked another hour of sleep after Bill left. He got home about 4:30 central time so made pretty good time. He called when he got home to let me know he was there.
Today I need to check with the Wednesday bridge club to see if it is now my turn and make calls if it is. I think Sara took my place and they met last week at her house. Bill and I had a good time, went out to eat several times and I enjoyed him, but he spent a lot of time on calls to and from his office during the day. I know it's my turn for the Thursday club and I need to make calls to the members today.
Mary, I hope you got something to help with the cough and congestion and got in to see the pulmonologist. Nothing worse than coughing and wheezing--I know it wears once out when it is so frequent.
Jane, it is a very happy day here in Auburn. The newspaper this morning has multiple photos of the celebrating team and lots of praise for the Tigers. I am still concerned that Coach Pearl had offered a job to an assistant coach who has been recently identified as someone who has "fudged" some recruiting practices. I hope Coach Pearl drops that candidate as Auburn doesn't need another investigation!
I need to get caught up on laundry. I did get the sheets on the guest room bed washed and back on the bed yesterday after church. We had a good time and I enjoyed his visit, but I'm pretty tired after all the activities!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Cold, rainy, gloomy day here, and neither of us has any energy. I think it'll be a quiet day here.
Jane
Sounds like we all are having a quiet day and lack energy. I've done a few things, but not much. John is at bridge. Surprise, surprise!
Sue, I know you'll need to rest up after Bill's visit. I hope your head is healing well.
I got in to see the pulmonologist this afternoon. She didn't say anything about anything new, just exacerbation of the usual problems. But she gave me an in-office breathing treatment (Nebulizer with albuterol) and a prescription for a steroid dose-pack. I had told her I really needed to be much better by this weekend. Anyhow, I'm sure this will all help. But I have begged off from bridge tonight.
Sorry about your nasty weather, jane - we're having a lovely day. But I just got a message on my phone what we're under a freeze warning for overnight - so winter isn't over yet.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Freckles and I went to school this morning to teach 2 first grade classes and 2 kindergarten classes all about Responsibility and safety.
I still need to go to the bank today I needs some cash on hand.
Yesterday I made some Golden Paste for both Freckles and I. It is very good for many things. https://deeprootsathome.com/how-to-make-use-turmeric-golden-paste/ (https://deeprootsathome.com/how-to-make-use-turmeric-golden-paste/) It was recommended by another of our Furry Friends who is from East India and has a few Masters degrees in the sciences, She is a trained Microbiologist who specialized in Cancer.
maryz Have you thought about getting a Nebulizer to have at home ? I have asthma & COPD , my primary dr. gave me a prescription for one . He said I should take it & my oxygen concentrator with me when we travel too .
alpiner, my doc offered to prescribe one for me, if I thought it had done any good. I guess I should probably get one - just to have here when/if I need it. Thanks for your recommendation, too. (At least I don't have an asthma component. :) )
My cleaning girl just left, so it's nice to have a clean house.
I just ordered some new bras from Jodees. My others are really pitiful.
I'm waiting for a call-waiting to pick up. I tried yesterday and finally gave up.
We've been trying to figure out what to do about John's sister and the wedding and have decided to wait for her medical checkup to be sure the doctor thinks she's up to it. If so, we are going to have her fly from Des Moines to Charlotte and then drive her up to the wedding. I dread that long of a trip (11 hrs). I'm not much for car trips, but we do what we must.
Mary, I'm glad you got into the doctor and got an RX & treatment. I hope you're starting to feel better now. Keep us informed.
Sue, I hope you are feeling better also, and more rested.
Marilyn, that is such a good service to the kids to teach them responsibility for pets. I saw that gold paste recipe on FB yesterday. Tell me how it works for you.
Not a lot going on here today. Hi to all. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s but have a load of laundry in the dryer and will do another shortly. I have a Garden Club meeting at 1:30 and will be picked up by a nearby member to take me to the meeting. Since I am hosting the Thursday bridge club tomorrow, I hope to get the tables up and cards out before I go to the Garden Club. Other than those 2 things, will have nothing else until Friday when Tim comes back to pick me up for grocery shopping and lunch.
Sharon, I hope the trip to the wedding and travel with your sister-in-law (?) will not be terribly tiresome. Your gown sounds lovely and I hope that you can rest before the wedding so that you will enjoy it. I had to laugh that Jocelyn felt she was "over the hill" on her 30th birthday. On my 30th, 6 couples who were all stationed in California spent that weekend together. We hired a baby sitter for our kids (which included our 3, the Demand daughters (2), the Mill's 3, and 2 bachelor's. We all went up to San Francisco for the day. At every bar, Chris Mill's banged on his glass and told everyone in the bars that I was "getting direction on my 30th birthday"! Now that I'm 82, I still don't have "direction"!
Mary, Alpiner's suggestion seems like a good one, but you'll have to decide how often you might need it, etc. So far my breathing seems OK to me and I'm hoping not to have anything else to deal with. Keep us posted. And enjoy playing bridge with your friends. I only have 3 small stitches(new) which are coming out of the place where my head was cut, so I'm feeling much better about that. My eye still has bruises which are fading now.
Alpiner, it sounds like your doctor has given you some good advice about the nebulizer and traveling. I hope you enjoy your trips and the nebulizer helps with the breathing.
Jane, I hope you're having a nice sunshiny day. We may have rain here again this afternoon, but right now the skies seem pretty clear. Cold rainy days such as you've been having don't sound like much fun. I hope Ray is doing well with his treatments.
Darlene, thanks for the birthday wishes! I had a nice birthday dinner at Olive Garden with Bill last week and another dinner out at a new restaurant near me. How's the weather down your way?
Marilyn, your visit with Freckles to the first grade and kindergarten classes sounds like a real success. It's great that you're able to find time to do this. Many children today don't have this kind of information and may not have pets at their homes. One thing we always had for our sons were dogs--and they were responsible for helping with the feeding and walking until they left home after high school.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I'm off to put the laundry in the dryer, shower, dress, and get the card tables out for tomorrow's bridge day.
Sue
Glad to see we're back in, after our day yesterday of not having access. jane, did you ever find out what happened? Just a glitch of some sort, I guess. I hope Ray is having a better day today. I know that chemo really saps strength - some days more than others. Hugs to you both.
Sue, glad to hear you had a good birthday and that your boo-boo is healing well - even if the bruising takes a long time to go away.
I decided to order the Nebuizer, and the doctor has called it in for me. I've gotten an automated call from the provider (Walgreen's) saying that there was a problem with my insurance, so I don't know what will ultimately happen. Wait and see, I guess.
I want to get my suitcase packed by tonight, because I'm sure Margaret will want an early start tomorrow. I've gotten some of the routine stuff out, but I'm putting off deciding on clothes.
And I can only work at it for brief periods before my back acts up, so it's being done in fits and starts. Definitely an all-day chore.
The UT men play at 11 this morning - good luck to them - and to all your teams.
Good morning, Mary and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've cleaned up the kitchen, unloaded the dishwasher, and read the paper--(not much news here!). I need to get into the shower, dress, and finish preparing for the bridge club which will arrive about 12:30. My neighbor, Sandra, took me down to Kroger after my Garden Club meeting at AU and I bought some pretty cupcakes which I will serve with ice cream. How long will you be out of town? Have a nice trip and enjoy your family.
I need to get into the shower, dress, and finish with bridge prep. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good Morning every Buddy. So glad we are back up and running on this site.
Yesterday was another busy day for me. When I got back from my afternoon class, I found Keith outside and he had mowed the lawn. This is after him being told time and time again that he is not allowed to do any mowing until after he is completely healed then that can take up to a year for it to be complete. I had hired a landscape company yesterday but they cant start on our place until next Friday, so Keith thought they were supposed to do something yesterday. (Oh the perils of dealing with dementia.)
I am having the landscapers do a very thorough job on this property, even hauling some stuff to the dump that has been laying around the back yard for many years before I ever moved here. The old shed is completely covered with ivy and is full of crap that will never be used. It is all going away.
Sue, I'll just be gone for the weekend - home Sunday night.
Marilyn, as tough as the job is, I'm glad to see you taking charge and getting your property into shape. Hang in there, Babe!
I missed getting in here yesterday, but I was busy anyway. HT finally called and said the shingles vaccine was in, so we were there by 10:30 since we had to leave for my eye appt. at 11:00. Both were completed without incident, but I was dilated till about supper. After I finished a few things, I took a 1.5 hr nap, something unusual for me, but just too much going on, I guess.
After dinner and near bedtime, Bunny provided some drama. She was ready to go out and suddenly started barking near the door. I thought maybe John had closed it, but no she was really alarmed about something and barking in the porch and the kitchen. I turned on the light and saw a varmint under the feeder. At first, I thought it was a coyote, but then it moved and I could see that it was a really large raccoon. John came with a ballbat and then Bunny went racing out the doggy door and chased the raccoon all the way up the hill, and then wouldn't come back for a while. Finally did, and apparently the raccoon headed out into the golf course where she couldn't go, so she gave up. Scared me to death because raccoons can have rabies and are also vicious. I suspect this one was pregnant since she was so big.
Today, I got my hair cut and went to the grocery. John had his usual dermatology check-up.
Sue, that's funny about your 30th birthday. Glad you had a good 82nd. Hope you have good cards this afternoon.
Mary, I'm sorry your back is bothering you so much. Have you thought about going to a chiropractor? Or getting some tramadol for pain? Have a good weekend. Is this the wedding?
Marilyn, I know you will be relieved to get the junk cleared up and things looking nice. Maybe you better lock the mower to something to prevent him using it again. Hope you have a good day.
Hi Darlene, Jane, Alpiner, Jeanne and all. Sharon
I am thinking of removing the spark plug so it wont start. He is not supposed to be pulling on the rope to even start it. Gotta do something.
Marilyn, good idea about disabling the mower. I know folks have done that with cars, too.
Sharon, you did have a busy day - glad all was okay, though. I had a pair of raccoons hang out around my deck when I first moved here. They were huge, too. Maintenance finally trapped them and took them somewhere. Haven't seen any since then.
This is the weekend of Sarah's wedding in Savannah. Margaret just texted - they'll be here to get me about 8:30 in the morning. Jesse and Darby are going with us. Glad she'll have someone to share the driving. I've been to a chiropractor, but we agreed she wasn't helping me. The pain is due to scoliosis, and there's nothing really much to do.
I take naproxen regularly, X-S acetominophen, and a muscle relaxant. I also have some hydrocodone for bad nights, but don't use those too much. Mostly it's just when I'm walking around too much, and if I sit for a few minutes, it eases.
I don't know what the problem was yesterday.
We had to be at the Cancer Center at 8:00 am and that's hard for us. Ray got the 3rd of 3 shots to raise his white blood count.
Tomorrow we find out if he needs more treatments.
Nice day here this afternoon.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. It's a sunny morning here in Auburn. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and have a load of wash in. I hope to get it into the dryer before Tim gets here for the library and Kroger visits. Stacie is bringing Alex back up to Birmingham for his last semester at Birmingham Southern U. She's going to come down here after she drops him off and we're planning a girls night out--and maybe a bit of time on Sunday morning. I won't be going to SS and church anyway as my friend Olyne will have her great-grands (and her grandson and his wife) visiting this weekend.
Jane, I hope you get good news about any more treatments. I know this must be a stressful time for both of you.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Mary, I know you will have a wonderful time at the wedding. At least you can sit most of the time. I have some scoliosis too, but no one has said it is the source of my pain. Anyway, it sounds like you know what works for you. I wish the HOA would cart away the opossums & raccoons around here, but they don't do that. It's a little different with a retirement center.
Marilyn, I wouldn't have thought of the spark plug, but that's a great idea--provided he doesn't keep pulling on the rope to start it. Maybe you can tell him it is broken.
The HVAC people are to come this afternoon to check out our system before summer. Otherwise, nothing I need to do. I'm hoping they will change out the filters too as I am starting to drip also.
Jane, I do hope the hospital says that he can have the last treatment tomorrow. Does that mean you will go home after that? I do hope that the tx were effective.
One of our SS members has lung cancer and is as thin as a bone. In the past 2 yrs, he has lost his wife to cancer and then his son to suicide. I feel so sorry for him and he is such a nice person.
Lori is definitely coming to spend Christmas with us this year!!! Yea! It's been years since we've celebrated Christmas with any of the kids. Everyone is so far away and has their own agenda. Maybe next year we can go to Mel's in FL for Christmas.
Sue, I know you will enjoy Stacie's visit and a girls' night. Have fun.
Nothing else going on here. Hi to all. Sharon
I have tried twice to post and lost it both times. So here goes again. I went to the mall this morning for a pedicure. I love that massage chair, it feels so good on my painful back today. I have a chiro appointment on Monday.
We will be going to our usual Friday Night dinner this evening. Tim, a member of the group, had a melanoma removed from his face and now has to go back for them to go in again and get the rest of it. His hearing in the ear directly next to the Melanoma now is worse than just hearing loss, he said it echos and sound like a fog. Whatever that means.
Freckles and I took a walk in the rain that was down to a light mist. She wore her rain cost as did I.
Hi everyone...just checking in...been at my daughters since Tuesday...it's nice and warm today..but the wind is cool...haven't read all the posts...hope everyone is A OK
The 3 chemos reduced the tumor significantly and Dr. S says radiation will kill the rest off.
He will have the radiation near home. Dr. will call us next week with oncologist/radiologist he'll see in Cedar Rapids. We are getting things organized and shipped two boxes home today.
We are both still battling that awful cold and cough thing,so we're going slow and easy.
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up but not dressed for a while. Stacie and Alex got up somewhat early, too. I made coffee and had bagels ready to eat--but they only drank the coffee, putzed around getting dressed and finally left about an hour ago. I'll be watching basketball games today--our AU ladies are playing this afternoon--about 2:00 I think, but will check the paper again. I'm going to get dressed shortly for my daily walk and get that out of the way ASAP.
Stacie and Alex arrived about 4:30 yesterday afternoon. They had just snacked at lunch time in the car, so we went to a small family restaurant near my home for an early supper. The food is OK, nothing spectacular, but OK, and Alex, especially, was hungry, so we enjoyed it. They got their act together and drove off about a half hour ago, so will be in Montgomery soon and on the other freeway which will get them home sometime later this afternoon.
This is Alex's last break before he graduates in May. Stacie plans on picking me up for the graduation and I will go, but it will mean 2 or 3 days with her parents. Her step-father is a pleasant man but is losing his long term memory, so a conversation with him is difficult. When I was down at the beach this fall with them Stacie and her Mom left me with him while they went shopping and to the movies.
I'm not looking forward to that again.
It's a beautiful, but cool sunny day here in Auburn. I need to get dressed and outside for a walk. I'll do some laundry (sheets from the beds Alex and Stacie used) and start watching basketball games around noon.
Jane, thanks for the update on Ray's condition. It's good that he'll be able to have the radiation near home. Let us know how the travel goes on the way home. You'll both be glad to be home and near your own physicians.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Jane, that is good news that Ray's tumors have shrunk and that you can go home for radiation. I'm sorry you both have colds though. Take your time driving home. Be careful!
Sue, I thought Stacie was going to drop Alex off and then come up to your house. You didn't get much time with them. Nice that they will pick you up for the graduation, but I would tell Jon that you don't want to be left with the fil for any length of time. I really hate going to graduations. They are so boring. I'm happy for the graduate, but not for me!
Darlene, hope you had a good time at your daughter's and that you came home to warmish weather.
Mary is at the wedding today and enjoying her family, I hope. Savannah should be beautiful with azaleas by now. I saw one bloom on my front azalea bush today and other buds back and front. My verbena is blooming too.
Marilyn, glad you're out and about, even if it is in the mist. Hope your dinner was good. I hope your friend is able to get all the melanoma removed and then a hearing aid if necessary. My sil had a tumor removed from within her ear canal. It was benign, but did a real number on her hearing. If he continues to have problems, tell him to ask his audiologist about getting a free digital phone. It prints out on a screen everything that is said. I saw some displayed when I saw my audiologist and commented on the fact that it would help my sil & she told me there was a way to get one free if needed. I didn't realize that because they advertise them in the newspapers. Have a good day.
Nothing on the agenda today. Maybe a load of laundry, but maybe not! I'm vegging today. Sharon
Sue...hard to believe Alex graduates from college in May. It seems he and his brother were just little guys who came to see you and you had all sorts of things planned for the boys! How time flies!
Sharon...I am looking forward to getting home, but he's had such excellent doctors here ...at the hospital and the Valley Cancer Center.
Jane
We're still organizing things into bags and getting some loaded into the car. Ray also made reservations for us for Monday and Tuesday night. I couldn't sleep last night, so was up and looked for motels. The one I'd thought we would stay at Monday night was sold out already for Monday night. That kind of panicked me, so I found another place and one for Tues. night so we don't have to worry about that. After Tuesday night we're on interstate all the way home, so motels are pretty easy to find. By then we'll also know how much driving I can do in a day after day scenario.
Wonderful news that you're getting to head home, jane. It seems like difficulties are always a bit easier when we're on our home turf. I hope your weather has moderated by the time you get there.
Sue, glad you had a good visit with Stacie and Alex. Like jane said, I can't believe he's already graduating from college. Margaret has your AU guys on the TV walloping Kansas. Congrats!
Sharon, Savannah has been gorgeous! The weather couldn't be more perfect, sunny, but a bit on the cool side. And the Azaleas!!!! Unbelievable. We drove through the Bonaventure Cemetery this afternoon, and the bushes were as big as busses - and in full bloom. Glorious!
I am blessed with wonderful children and family who take SUCH good care of me. And it keeps growing - we went to my granddaughter's wedding today and my new grandson-in-law told me how much he loves me. Plus all my girls, son-in-law, other grandchildren and their spouses/significant others. Special family time. A truly lovely time.
Happy weekend to all the Buddies!
Mary...it sounds as if you had a beautiful, family-filled weekend in a beautiful setting.
We're continuing to pack the car for our leaving tomorrow. I'm anxious to get home now.
Blessed Sunday to you all,
Jane
Jane....praying for safe trouble free traveling on your trip home....good news ur hubby has a good positive report on his battle with the ugly C.....hope your next trip to Texas will be awesome without any bumps in the road...take care
Jane, I'm so glad the medical care has been so good for Ray in TX. Will you have to go far from your home for his radiation? I know many of his doctors are a ways from you. I second everyone else's wishes that you have a safe trip home and successful radiation for Ray--and NO snow!!
Sue, the only reason I'm not surprised at Alex's graduation is that Braeden is already finishing his sophomore year in college. They do grow up fast. What did Alex major in? Does he have any job leads? Or is he going for a Masters?
Mary, I saw the pic on FB of the bride & groom and their dog! Beautiful! I envy you being in Savannah at this time of year. I'm sure that's why they chose it. You are indeed lucky to have such a close loving family.
I came down with a bad cold or something yesterday, so decided to stay home from church today. I didn't want to infect others. I took about a 2 hour nap late yesterday afternoon and then still went to bed and slept the usual amount.
I have the towels in the dryer and the undies in the washer, but that's about all I'm going to do today. John is out fertilizing and spraying fungicide on our Indian Hawthorne. Can't seem to eradicate the fungus, but with his tx, it is doing pretty well, at least till the next bout hits. I need to call the landscaper tomorrow and see what perennials he recommends for our new bed.
I also go to the Orthopedist tomorrow to have them check my knees.
Safe travels, Jane and Mary and Sue. Sharon
Sharon...it'll be 70 miles round trip...everyday M-F for 5 weeks. I'm sure I'll be able to do it in my sleep. I hope we don't get an early time. I don't do mornings well.
70 miles--ugh! I remember having to drive about 30 miles round trip for 5 or 6 weeks when I had radiation, but I was able to drive myself. John took me to all my chemo appts, but I didn't feel it was necessary for the radiation ones. Of course, I was much younger then and I think you do all the driving anyway. I just hope your weather is decent when you have to do all those drives.
I just came back from the ortho guy. Everything fine for now, but just in case, made an appt for mid May before the wedding. He said I could get a shot then if I needed it or cancel if I didn't. That would put it about 10 days before the wedding. Just don't want to have it flare up for it.
The landscaper is coming by tomorrow to give me some advice on perennials and some care for my bushes.
Wed, I have bridge. Nothing the rest of the week. Back later maybe to see if anyone else has popped in. Sharon
Hello Buddies. I have a loaf of bread in the oven this afternoon, I decided to make bread after my Chiro appt got canceled by the Dr's office.
It is raining here today but I did manage to get Freckles out for an early morning walk just after 8am. I love those early walks
he front door, kitchen nor hallway to the bedrooms. At church I have to tell him which chair to sit in after the prayer circle. Every day he asks me what day it is and tries to get the year right but never does. I am just thankful that we are still going to Kauai and that Gilbert and my grand daughter Savannah are going with us. I want to make memories while I can. Not getting any younger and no telling how long he will be able to travel with me. It is so sad.
Marilyn, I agree that you need to make memories while you can. It must seem like you're losing him a little bit everyday. That is one of the reasons we want to get John's sister to the wedding. I'm sure it will be the last time she sees all of them. She's not as bad as K yet, but she does't know what day it is either and has very poor short-term memory. I did find out we could fly her direct from Des Moines to Evansville, which would make it an easier trip for her. I also found out that we can get a direct flight from CLT to Evansville. I was really surprised by both. I also found out that Milly didn't need a Real ID. Both Iowa and Indiana have extended their deadlines till 2020. SC requires it.
It is 1 AM and I am wide awake again. I hope I can get to sleep soon. Tylenol PM didn't help. Sharon
Where is everyone. No one has posted since Sherry did on 25 March?
Sorry, Marilyn, et al - I've certainly been AWOL. I've been reading, just not writing. I guess jane is still on the road - heading back to Iowa.
I've about gotten rested up from the wedding weekend. It was so lovely and we had such a good time. Now we're all looking forward to the next one in May (Jesse and Darby).
We've had gorgeous weather - lots of sunshine and highs in the high 60s. Plus I got my mani/pedi this morning. So I should be in high gear. Actually, I may just take a nap shortly. ::)
My oldest friend (from high school) and her husband came from Texas to the wedding. She hinted she had some bad news, but wasn't going to share at that festive time. We talked yesterday. She has an aggressive breast cancer and at MDAnderson this morning having a port put in. She'll have one session of chemo, then a break, followed by another session, possible surgery, and possible radiation. It's gonna be some tough months ahead for her, I'm sure. Fortunately they had moved into a retirement complex last year, so her husband (with dementia) will be safe and cared for if necessary. And she's been in great health and very active until this, so I hope that might make it some easier for her. She had a great support system, so I don't know that she'd come in here, but I'll certainly be suggesting it.
Hugs to Marilyn, Sharon, Sue, jane, Darlene, Jeanne, Joy, Bubble, Shirley, whoever I've missed.
Hi Marilyn. I agree that posts are few and far between. When do you leave for Kauai?
Mary, glad you are home and rested up. I'm sorry to hear about your friend's BC. I do hope she'll come in if she wants to chat about it. Good that she's in a senior living center. We are kind of discussing that too. If you have any pics of the beautiful azaleas at the wedding, please post them in FB. Wow 2 weddings so close together. Our grandson's is May 25th and I doubt we'll have another for a long time.
I hope Jane and Ray get home today and can rest up.
I played bridge this morning and was actually the big winner! ($4). Had a nice lunch afterwards. Right now, I'm waiting on the landscaper. I was a little late getting home so I don't know if he was here or not.
Talking about weddings, one of our bridge gals watches a show "See the dress" or something similar. She said one gal bought a dress for $22000!!! Some buy 2 so they have one to dance in at the reception. Some people live in a different stratosphere!
I wonder where Sue is. She's usually the first in. Come on, gals, lets get some conversation going! Sharon
Sorry to hear about your friend Mary. Good to see your post today.
Sherry we don't leave until June 1. I am trying to find someone I can borrow a suitcase from for the trip. we can't have it weigh more than 50 lbs coming back. I'm not worried about going over, don't intend to take that much.
Raining here today. Keith has an eye Dr appointment is just a bit. I know his eyes have changed a lot since he was last diagnosed with that Atrophy on the Visual Cortex. He doesn't think so but I do. He has good days and very forgetful days. It exacerbates in the afternoon. Some days are moments of forgetfulness etc. I think he is getting worse, but not so bad that I can't deal it it so far. Notice the key words here are SO FAR. Some days he is like a disobedient child. Like he is not even supposed to be pulling the rope on the lawnmower but insists he needs to mow the lawn. Dr says NO! I have hired landscapers to come clean up both the front and the ivy filled back. They should be doing the first visit either Friday or Monday depending if the get another job finished on Thursday. Keith can't be trusted not to get out the mower and try, so the mower is going to be disables so he can't use it. I am removing the spark plug.
Took him to the eye Dr. some changes in close vision and the peripheral and depth perception remain the same, (not good). His close went from 150 to 275. big difference in two years.
Sharon, my two eldest daughters married just 6 weeks apart. The first one was pretty formal, the second not-so-much - both choices of the brides. Crazy years. The two weddings this year are different families, one granddaughter and one grandson - so not so bad (for me, anyway). I can't imagine how people would spend that much for a dress (or two) that would be worn once. Crazy!
Marilyn, the "sundowning" is quite a problem, I understand - so difficult for you to deal with. Interesting about his vision changes. I went in for my 6-month eye check, and the doc found that my vision had improved over the previous exam. He checked it again Monday, and it was the same. So I've ordered a new pair of glasses. Go figure - turn 83 and have your vision get better???
Mary at least Keith isn't roaming yet. He loses direction in the house.
That's good, Marilyn. Just in case, though, have you investigated getting an ID bracelet for him. I think they're available from the Alzheimer Association. Might be a worthwhile investment, if you can get him to wear it.
Getting him to wear it could be a problem.
We tried one with John's dad, and he wouldn't keep it on, either. Might be worth a try, though - if you thought he might wander. It's all trial and error, I guess.
I got up about 6:30 this morning; no paper >:( ; had my cereal; went to my chair with coffee; and promptly went back to sleep until after 9!!!! Guess I'm still getting caught up from the weekend. Jean just called. After the wedding, she and Kate went to Orlando to go to Harry Potter World, and they're on their way back home (to Nashville and Kentucky). They're going to stop here for lunch. Always fun.
See y'all later, Buddies!
Marilyn, you might check out a thrift store for a suitcase or TJ Max, etc. You might be able to find something cheap and suitable. Just be sure to clean it well if from a thrift store as bedbugs love suitcases. Maybe you could get a bracelet or something you could pin to his shirt or pants. Do they have a GPS in them? Otherwise, get him a burner phone to put in his pocket that the police could track. Just ideas. Haven't dealt with it myself.
Mary, how nice to have lunch with the girls again. Doesn't it drive you crazy when the paper isn't there when you get up? However we are dropping our subscription when it expires. It's over $200 a year and that's too much.
Jane, are you home yet?
I just got back from the grocery. I got all my hummer feeders up yesterday. No other big news around here. Sharon
Hi, Buddies!
Mary....get rested up.
Marilyn...you've got a tough road. I hope K doesn't get confused and upset during the flight and stay in Hawaii so you can enjoy the trip.
Sharon...he may be able to drive, but I think I'll need to go along. He drove a lot before, so we'll see. He can't walk very far yet. He just has no stamina.
We're in for tonight...DesMoines area and will go on home tomorrow. Good driving weather so far, and Ray drove again today on the Kansas turnpike.
We will need to get Ray some new shorts. He's lost 20 lbs, and his are so baggy, and we all know how long it takes to get the chemo out of our systems.
I hope Sue is ok.
Jane
Good morning! Chilly 37 here...after 4 months in S. TX, this is cold! Brrrr ;D
After breakfast, we load the car one last time and head home. Looking forward to that.
You all have a Good Friday.
Jane
jane, I know you're glad to be back home. I hope there was no flood damage in your community.
I'm worried about Sue, too.
I'm just home from having my mammogram. They didn't tell me anything there, so I'm going to assume all is okay. Now to wait for the letter. Duplicate this afternoon.
My team lost yesterday...hope yours is still in the running.
Hi Buddies,
This is just a quickie as Tim is here and is trying to figure out why I'm having trouble getting in here.
Sue
Glad you're okay, Sue. Hope Tim gets it worked out.
Jane, I certainly understand the loss of stamina and the radiation will add to it. I agree that it's best if you drive or accompany him. Glad you're getting home today. Dig out the heavy clothes again!
Mary, hope you do well in duplicate. I forgot to post that I came in first yesterday! That's twice in a row, but a good part was the partners I had. Can't say I'm sorry your team lost as we have several Purdue grads in the family. Of course we would have been happier if it had been IU. :D
This has been a hard week for me--one of my friends who was Dean of Girls at our HS passed away and then one of my sorority sisters. Both had been ill for some time, but one is never ready. I saw something on FB that I thought was appropriate: As you say goodbye to your loved one, they are saying Hello again to those who have gone before.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sue....so glad to see your post. Whatever you did to post that is to just keep doing that.
Sharon...sad to lose two close friends.
Mary...still some snow along the north ditches and roads still closed from flooding in southwestern Iowa. Now Nebraska is having snow!
We're home. I have a few things out of the car, have been to the grocery for enough to get us through breakfast tomorrow. We've been invited to neighbors for supper tomorrow night. I'll need to go back to grocery tomorrow for other stuff.
I'm beyond tired.
Jane
Hi everyone....Jane know you and Ray are glad to be home...it's warm and dry here with light winds..Sharon...it is sad to lose friends as well as family..I have lost several friends in last few years...sure miss our long chats...Sue glad you were able to sign in...Mary...prayers for good results on the big squeeze..which we all dread...I have been busy this afternoon...cleaning out an extra room...our city is have a clean up...next week...s going to get rid of stuff...Hi to Marlyin....
My big toe is better but I caught my left index finger in a restroom stall latch & tore a flap of skin loose . I put a band aid on it & the skin seems to be re-attaching . I'm my own worst enemy !
My friend from school days sent me an early birthday package & the sweetest card . She sent me 3 summer T shirt tops , a stuffed bunny toy , bracelet & candy ( much too sweet for me , but her heart was thinking of me ) & money for our trip to Las Vegas !
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's bright and sunny here this morning. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but am not dressed yet. I will get into my jeans, sweatshirt, and sneakers and get out for my morning walk soon.
Jane, I'm glad you and Ray made it home safely. I hope you both can get rested and that his treatments at home work out well. Keep us posted.
Sharon, I'm sorry about the loss of your friends. It's so hard to realize that we are all getting to the age where the losses are more frequent. I do occasionally hear from high school classmates through a website one of our classmates keeps up online. None that I know of live in or near Alabama. I have only been back to West Virginia once since sister Anne moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Bob was still living and went with me that time.
Darlene, good luck with your clean-up project. I really need to take a good look into my closet and do some of that, too!
Alpiner, OUCH! I hope your finger heals quickly. It sounds as if your school friend knew just what would be a great birthday gift for you. Have a very Happy Birthday!
It's bright and sunny here this morning. I need to get dressed and outside for my morning walk. I have laundry to do and will spend most of the day reading and watching men's basketball games, plus my South Carolina Gamecock women are playing today, too!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Alpiner...wow...what a generous friend...all kinds of gifts and $$, too. Glad to hear the toe is better, too.
Darlene...yes, it is good to be home...but I miss the beautiful spring flowers and trees we saw enroute home. I hope Spring gets up here soon. Right now everything is brown...and with temps in the 30s this morning, likely to stay that way for a while. Next week it's to warm up and maybe the lilacs will begin to bud.
Sue...sounds like a good way to spend this Saturday! We'll be watching games, too, I think.
One of the women last night asked me if I was unpacked yet. We'd been home 3 hours. Uh....that would be a no. The other woman said, "K, don't you know how much stuff you need to be gone 4 months?" ::)
Just going to try to not get stressed about all there is to do and unpack and take it one day at a time.
jane
Jane, one day at a time is the right attitude. If you need something that is still packed, you know where to find it. Rest up for now.
Alpiner, what a good friend! Have fun in Vegas. I'm not a casino fan, but know a lot that are.
Sue, so glad to see that you're back on again. Enjoy your games.
Brian & Traecy are so excited that Purdue is in the elite 8. They play Virginia next, I think.
Mary, hope you had a nice lunch with your girls.
I did some office work yesterday and a load of laundry. Not much more. Nothing planned for today. It's been sunny and warm the past 2 days but temp is to drop some tomorrow + rain. My jasmine and pansies are in full bloom. John is spraying the azaleas against aphids today. They are showing some color, but not much.
Have a nice day and may your team win. Sharon
alpiner, Happy Birthday! Great presents from a great friend! Enjoy your special time.
Hope your thumb heals quickly.
Darlene, Brava for doing the cleaning-out. We all need to do more some of that, I'm sure.
jane, the unpacking will surely wait. Enjoy getting to see spring come again. I had a lovely lilac when we lived near Nashville, but just enough farther south here that they don't do well. So beautiful!
Sue, glad to see you back. Congrats to your Auburn men! and your SC women!
Sharon, I hope your azaleas are as lovely as the ones we saw in Savannah last week. I got only one photo, and it's not very good. If one of the girls posts one on FB, I'll repost it.
I had a good lunch with Kate and Jean Thursday. They usually want to go to a nearby local burger joint with great burgers and home-made potato chips, so that's what we did. Duplicate yesterday was good. My partner and I were tied for 3rd with 53+%, and earned 0.24 MP. She'll be over 100 MP soon, and won't be eligible to play in this particular game any more. It's been fun with her, though.
I guess today was still resting up from the wedding. I woke up about 6:30, ate some yogurt, read some of the paper, and went back to sleep in the chair until almost 10 a.m. And I've already had a small naplet this afternoon. Our "new" dining room was finally opened for us yesterday. It is really nice - bright and clean, decorated in light gray, white, and brownish neutrals, with (so far) nature-subject art work up. It's especially great to be out of the temporary situation. There's still more renovation to do, but it won't affect me as directly.
Happy Weekend, Buddies! May all your teams do well.
Good Sunday Morning
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm glad to see that Jane and Ray have made it home safely. I hope everyone is well and happy this morning. It is cloudy and will probably rain while we're in church. Olyne and I are skipping the special adult class today and will only go to the 11:00 service. I'll be watching Auburn men's game with Kentucky when I get home from church. I expect it to be a tight one!
Mary, it sounds like you've had a great morning and a good lunch with Kate and Jean on Thursday. Your plan for taking it easy this weekend is a good one! Our Auburn tigers are playing Kentucky today--and it will be a tough game. I am going to church with Olyne, and hope to be home in time for all the good games. Kentucky is a tough team to beat, though!
Sharon, my azaleas are in full bloom and are lovely this year. At least the ones in the front yard are blooming. A few in the back are blooming, but I didn't water them enough during the winter and I don't think they will do well. The foliage is good, but not many blooms. Our AU Tigers must play Kentucky today--and that will be a tough game. I will be home from church in time to watch it.
Jane, take your time with the unpacking. I think rest should be a priority and of course, medical appointments. I hope Ray is feeling well this morning and I know you both are probably glad to be home.
Marilyn, good Sunday morning to you, too. I hope this will be a good day for you and Keith.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Ditto, Marilyn--Good Sunday morning to you.
Sue, I think I heard Au beat KY. If so, I know you are delighted. Purdue got beat but apparently played fairly well.
I've had 2 really long phone calls and haven't gotten anything done.
I did go to church this morning although John didn't. He wasn't feeling well.
I gave the gal at church who has been diagnosed with BC the website for here and invited her to join us. She is a nurse however so may not feel the need. I also gave her one of my Jodee catalogs for bras and prosthetics for when she is ready for them. Her name is Freida.
John got all of our azaleas sprayed for aphids yesterday. They were looking like they were infected. I plan to go to the nursery sometime later this week or after my next appt near it to get flowers for our new flowers garden.
I hope everyone is havinng a nice day. Sharon
I've been watching basketball on and off...routing for Auburn, of course! And now Michigan State knocked Duke out. That'll mess up a lot of people's brackets. ;D
Busy day here. Young man next door came over and carried two boxes we'd shipped home upstairs for us, got the plastic tote out of the car and into the house and got the cart off the top of the roof rack. He's a 22 or so year old, and seemed to appreciate the $10. He's working at night and going to community college. He's gone away for restoring automobiles and auto mechanics and then found out in his first job out, he didn't enjoy doing that. So, he came home, got a job at night and enrolled in the community college.
Have a good evening, Buddies.
jane
Good almost noon, Buddies. Tim's friend, Eddie, who is going to be taking me shopping and to do errands was here along with Tim this morning. We've worked out a schedule and what I will pay Eddie to do this and he'll be taking me to the library and Kroger on Friday. In the next week I'll probably ask him to take me for a haircut, too. I'm glad that Eddie has the time and his fee is not unreasonable. He's good company, too, so I am happy he will help me out and free Tim and Kris for things they want to do.
Jane, thanks for rooting for Auburn. We're very proud of our team and hope they continue to do well. Also sorry about the injured player. It was nice that his parents brought him to the game in a wheel-chair and he was able to root for our team right next to the bench!
I hope Every Buddy had a nice weekend and if you weren't playing Auburn, your teams won!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Freckles is at the groomer this morning getting Beautified. It only takes an hour then she is ready to come home.
Sue, I was mentally routing for Auburn, but I didn't watch any of the games. It's nice that Tim found Eddie for you and that you ca feel less of a burden on his time.
Marilyn, I bet Freckles looks beautiful!
John is off to bridge. My cleaning girl comes tomorrow and then I have to go to the audiologist to get my new hearing aids and get them fitted. I may go by the nursery on my way home since I practically pass it. Other than that not much going on. I need to type up my articles for the newspaper today but that's it.
Jane, I'm so glad you found a young man to help with the carrying in of all the heavy stuff. He needed the $$ and you needed the help! Don't be in a big hurry to get everything unpacked though.
Bright and sunny here today but in the 50's today and tomorrow. Then back up. Sharon
Sue....good news on Eddie.
Marilyn....Freckles must look elegant after a grooming. I need to get an appt for a haircut...and some "grooming." ;D
Sharon....how do you like the new hearing aids? I wish I could get Ray to wear his one without nagging all the time.
We had such a great Monday on getting stuff started! We couldn't believe it. First, I called State Farm to get the ok on getting our car fixed from when the woman backed her car into ours on Dec. 7. Sidney explained they didn't have any facilities locally on their list, so took the one I wanted and said she'd contact him. She had called him by the time we drove out there to alert him. He knows their "routine" and said he was doing another job for State Farm. He'll stop by the house and take the pics and do an estimate to send them.
Then we saw the plumber in person and he'll stop by to see our two projects.
Thirdly, I got hold of the Cancer Center and a woman clled me back with the name
Of the radiologist they were faxing Ray's records to. We're hoping to hear from that office soon or we have numbers to call.
WhoooHooo...it's rarely we get such good contacts that quickly.
It's getting warmer here, but rain is to move in.
Jane
Sharon...tell us about your new hearing aides...one of mine stopped working ...so looks like I will be needing new ones...wish I could stay with just one... I seem to be able to hear ok ....always something....
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's a bright sunshiny morning here and as soon as I get dressed, I'm going out to walk in my neighborhood. I have bridge at Bonney's house on Thursday and Eddie, Tim's friend who will be helping me with library and Kroger visits will come back on Friday a.m. to take me to the library and Kroger shopping. Tim and Kris are going up to Minneapolis for the AU game this week sometime.
Tim came over yesterday with Eddie and when we'd arranged for Eddie to take me out on Friday, Eddie went home. After Eddie left, Tim and I went through my hall closet for winter clothing suitable for a few days in Minnesota. They are flying up for the game. I had a pair of Bob's winter pants and a few other items that are much warmer than the things they've had to wear, so off they went with Tim. I'm hoping AU does well and does not disappoint all the AU fans who will be traveling up there to the frozen north!
I need to get dressed and get a few chores done. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Way to go, Jane. I know you feel a sense of accomplishment.
As to the hearing aids, I don't go till 2:00 and it's only 11:00, so can't answer your question. They are self charging Phonak brand. That's all I can tell you.
Would you believe we got an inch of snow here this AM? It's stopped now and is supposed to get to 52 this afternoon, so I'm sure the snow will be short lived. Love Carolina snow. So pretty coming down and so quick gone.
Sue, I'm sure you're glad to see Bob's clothes used.
Back later. Sharon
Looks like S&F is back. After this morning's emails, I didn't think I would get here.
Amazing you had snow, Sharon. It's been near freezing the last two mornings, but turned off to be nice days. And predicted to be near 80!!! by the weekend. I had my a/c on last week, but had to turn back to heat. Now back to the a/c, I guess.
Played duplicate last night, but the scores didn't get posted. Guess there was a computer glitch somewhere. Boo! Yucky cards in any case.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
Freckles looks and smells great. Today I will be working at the hospice office for a couple of hours. The caregiver/housekeeper called and was going to ER about her blood sugar.She has more trouble with her Blood sugar.
Marilyn, I hope the caregiver's BS problems don't cause her to stop working for you. Give pretty Freckles a pat from me.
I'm back from the audiologist and got the new aids. I love them! If one can say a hearing aid is cool, these are. They have a volume control on the back and they are bluetooth connected to my smart phone. I can answer the phone by pushing the back of the right one and hang-up with the left one. Don't need to hold the phone or anything. One hearing aid acts as a receiver and the other as a microphone! So far, there's no tinny sound and I can hear well. She adjusted it to my hearing test results. They've changed a lot in 6 years! I really recommend Phonak as of now.
Jane, tell Ray that hearing loss accelerates loss of memory if you don't wear hearing aids. Probably won't do any good if he's like John, but you never know. John does wear his though.
I got some upright Lantana for my garden on the way home. Sharon
SNOW here this morning....aaaccckkkk! It did warm up enough to melt it, so that's good. I'm going to go to bridge tomorrow...hope I remember how after 4 months of no play.
More errands finished up today. I even got through the mail...and separated out the tax stuff from the other stuff. There will be lots to file. Maybe this weekend, I'll begin to tackle the tax stuff. :-X
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. It's 10:30 here and I'm still sitting here in my P.J's! I just can't seem to work up the energy to get going this morning. When I finish reading the posts here I will get dressed and out for my morning walk. I'll have to get up earlier tomorrow--my Thursday bridge club is meeting at Bonney's at 12:30. I need to call Olyne and see if she'll pick me up. Bonney lives west of us and we'll have to drive south on Dean Road and turn off the freeway after a mile or two.
Not much else to report. I'll get dressed soon and get out for my morning walk. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane, glad to hear that your snow melted. Sounds like Carolina snow. It is to be 70 here this afternoon after snow yesterday AM.
Sue, I'm with you on moving slowly today. I didn't get to sleep till 3 AM, so slept till about 10:00!
I am up and dressed and have put the flowers out in the garden where I want them placed. John says he will plant them this afternoon. Other than that, I don't have much planned. Hi to all. Sharon
Happy Wednesday, Buddies. It's a gorgeous day here today (except for humongous pollen count, of course). And predicted to be near 80 by the weekend.
One of John's nieces is in town for the day. Margaret is coming over, and we're going to meet them for dinner tonight. I'm looking forward to seeing them.
Things have been getting shaken up around here - always lots of drama. But I think it's going to get better. The Maintenance Director was fired a couple of weeks ago, and the #2 guy promoted. The Executive Director was fired last week and escorted out of the building. She was replaced on an interim basis by the current Finance gal. We had our regular residents' meeting this afternoon with the new staff, and it went great. Both of the new folks are making themselves totally accessible and open, and the rest of the department heads seem to be quite enthusiastic about all working together. This bodes well for all of us, I hope. We're still in the throes of renovation/construction, but are back into the regular dining room and lobby - and they are lovely spaces. There's still a lot to do, but at least we're seeing and using some of the fruits of the labor.
Have a good rest-of-your-week, Buddies!
Mary...there seems to be a lot of drama everywhere. The CEO of our hospital was fired and his #2 also fired the week before by the CEO several months ago.and now state audit shows $257,000 misspent.
Pollen counts are slowly rising here, too.
Sharon...looking forward to it being warm enough to buy flowers. WalMart has pansies and poor babies look cold as they sit on their outdoor shelving. :-\
Sue...looking forward to dry and warm days for a walk outside.
Bridge yesterday was good. Today a much needed haircut!
With the rain and 38 degrees, it will be an inside day for me after the haircut.
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's a bright sunshiny day here in Auburn. It's a little cool this morning, but will get warmer as the day proceeds. I am playing bridge at Bonney's home at 12:30. I'm still in P.J.'s but plan to dress soon and will try to finish a book I started reading yesterday. Olyne will pick me up--she told me she may be a bit late as she has a meeting this morning, but we'll get there in plenty of time, I'm sure.
Sharon, what will John be planting today? I haven't started planting spring/summer flowers yet, but will soon. However, we'll probably have a couple more heavy frosts before I do that. My azaleas out front are in full bloom and are lovely. The azaleas in the back yard have some blooms, but aren't as nice. I didn't water them as often as I should. Dragging hoses around the back yard is quite a chore!
Mary, what fun to have John's niece and her family to visit today. I hope you have a lovely time catching up with them and a nice dinner out. I hope the shake-up at your residence facility will be a positive one for all of you. It's great that you are now back in the regular dining room and everyone seems happy with the change.
Hello to all our Buddies looking in. I hope all is well, especially with Ray and Jane. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
P.S. Jane, you were posting while I was writing this. Enjoy your haircut and stay inside afterwards if the weather is not great.
Hi Buddies!
We had lovely visit last night. We ate at a local BBQ joint ("authentic local"), and it was SO good. And really just nice to catch up on family and their trip.
I went to pick up my new glasses this morning. Amazingly, she didn't have to do anything with them but clean them - they fit perfectly the first time. I'm pleased with them. Nothing else going on around here, except for bridge this evening here.
Happy Thursday, Gals!
Mary, sorry for the admin. drama, but hopefully it will be much better now. Glad you like the new dining room. It's so nice to get together with family you don't see often--or that you do, like your daughter. Lots of pollen here too. I had a major sneezing fit last evening after being outside. I take 1/2 Zyrtek and some Flonase at bedtime, so that helps, but not completely. Glad your new glasses fit well.
Just odds and ends to do today. I did fill the bird feeder ad water the pansies yesterday. Sharon
Sue, I had John plant upright lantanas in orange & gold. They are supposed to be deer resistant and we've never had trouble with them. They are also considered perennials, so hope this is a one time thing. They are still little, so it will take some time to really make the bed look nice. The pansies that the deer sheared off came back and are beautiful. My pansies go in in Oct and out in May. They take cold a lot better than heat. I will have to get some annuals for my pots in May. I just can't get down on the ground to plant any and John is having trouble too.
There was just a mama bluebird at my window feeder. Still no hummers yet.
I'm just back from the grocery and beat. John is playing bridge through Sunday at Charlotte, but home to sleep. I hope he does well. You too, Mary.
It's supposed to be 70 today and down to 50's & rain tomorrow, then back up to almost 80 by Sunday! Crazy place to live.
It's still chilly here and the wind is very strong out of WNW...so being outside isn't very nice.
I did get a much needed haircut and it feels and looks so much better. 6 weeks is twice as long as I usually go between cuts, but I didn't know where to go in Harlingen.
I also took back the birdfeeder I'd bought Tuesday. It didn't have a hole in the bottom to fit over our pole, and there were no baffles small enough for me to hang it on a Shepard's hook. So...back it went and I got one with the hole and a separate suet basket. I think that'll work. Cashier said she saw finches at her feeder, so I put out mine and we'll see. I also filled the big round feeder for the little birds. I use Safflower in the new feeder for the cardinals and it keeps the crows away as they don't like safflower, I'm told.
Home now to be inside and work on my family bookkeeping.
jane
Hi everyone...the temp today is almost 80 degrees...I walked this morning while it's still cool...Sharon what seed do you feed the bluebirds. I'm trying to attract them to my yard...I do have the hummers finches and Redbirds...I'm wanting to find a solar water wiggler for my birdbath....not much going on with me...do have appointment to get lowlights to my hair next week...may be my last time...just embrace the grey...Hi to all Darlene
I think I am going to give Technology a rest. Very little is working . My WiFi , Both tablets and now My Ipad gone to blackWill not open. Was fine yesterday. Women voice says Activation needed. Power Locked. Same on the Amazon Fire. Google seems to be causing most of the problems. Just wrote a large posting in S and Net and then it just went back to my home pages on desktop.I am just going to post this part before same thing happens
I am back. Before the Ipad went black it came up say Locked as someone was in my acct. Using registeration for try to find missing phones and I will have to reactivate it all over again. Thing is I can't open it up and now idea were the notes are from the start of it in order it reactivate it .Can't get it system at all. The other things just come up say No activation and can't fine Server which is myComcast. They were all working fine 2 weeks ago. My title was on the list for WiFi and worked for years. Now it has vanishing off and a name come up say ComcastWiFi and it is only 200 ft away. Something must have been set up around me. I will call them soon but just know I will get India or Mexico. They ware me out. Takes hours and get know-place
Jeanne, hope you can get some help for your iPad. Do you have an Apple store near you? You could take it there and let those folks help you directly.
Darlene, I'll answer about the bluebirds. They're not so much seed-eaters. I get dried mealy-worms for my bluebirds. They love them. Kind of yucky looking, but dead and dry, so not really as ooky as it sounds. :) Also, not many of the other birds like them.
Mary I will try that...thank you....my problem is the doves eat everything before others have a chance....
Darlene, I put mine in a flat, hanging feeder. The doves really don't do well at hanging feeders - they like stuff on the ground - at least the ones around here do. Good luck.
Good Morning Every Buddy. Raining again here typical in Oregon, the weather can change in 5 minutes.
Not much going on here, going to the gym in about 30 minutes s soon as it is light enough to drive on the side of the hill. Then Tai chi at 10. Music practice at 4:30.
Grocery Outlet is having their 20% off wine sale, I bought 4 bottles on Wednesday I think I may go get 4 more to store. That should last the rest of the year. maybe? ;D
Mary...I've tried the hanging flat ones...the doves get on it and it swings therefore spilling the feed
Jane, sounds like you will have happy birds!
Jeanne, I'd definitely take all your devices in to a computer repair store that you can trust. Sounds like an all out attack on you. Of course, Comcast may be the culprit. Contact them first. I wish you luck.
Marilyn, I just couldn't stand the rain in Oregon & WA. Hope you get your exercise in.
Darlene, you can get the water wigglers at Wild Birds Unlimited. They probably have an online website, but if not google them. The feeder I used for mealy worms is meant just for bluebirds. It is small and has an adjustable dome that you can lower to keep out the big birds. That said, I have an acrobatic mockingbird who managed to get into mine and ate all the mealy worms, so I took it down. Maybe you don't have mockingbirds. Doves definitely could not get into it. I'm sure Wild Birds have those feeders too. They also are good at giving advice. We are lucky to have a new one open across the street in our new mall.
Where's Sue this morning?
I have to wash my hair and style it and then have a funeral visitation this afternoon followed by an 80th birthday party. John is playing bridge of course. Sharon
We don't have a Apple store like the have in the big cities. Just a few that sell the Ipads and Phones and other things Apple have. I just called best buys that are the largest for selling and have the Geek Squad for computer repair. Going to give the IPad to them Monday and see what if anything they can do. Should be that my books and photo's that are on there could transfer when buying another IPad. Will not be right now. Just bought the New Auto and enough spent for a couple months.
I think what is wrong with the other 2 tablets is the WiFi. Will have to get onto EXfinity when I have 2 hours to spare. Usually takes that long with the overseas. I did put a phone call back request in for Sunday at 11am for them to call me. That does not work most times. Not in the mood to mess with Technology at the moment. I think it is going crazy. They are just trying to do to much and each company trying to outdo the other. Its all about Money.
Did you see that the Amazon owners got a divorce the other day splitting up theirs. What is it they have. 78 Billion Dollars. She getting 25% and he75% Thats Billions. Yet lawyers of hers not happy. How can 2 people need that much when others have nothing.
Jeanne...it sounds as if you have working "wheels" again. Now, no racing down the street or "scooping the loop." :2funny:
Mary, Sharon, and Darlene...I just saw those dried worms in the Farm Fleet store yesterday while I was looking for a new bird feeder. NOT attractive to look at, but apparently tasty to blue birds. :coolsmiley:
I had to replace my wooden feeder I put safflower in for the cardinals. The plexiglass sides had cracked, etc. I ended up having to get one that looks like an old-fashioned "corn crib" for the farm girls here. :coolsmiley: It's round, a wire looking center and the top is meant to look like galvinized metal {?}
Have a good Friday night!
jane
I guess this was in the news in January, but I was busy going to hospitals and doc offices with Ray. I wonder how many more of the top 1% are guilty of improper financial dealings. This guy involved in 1 BILLION dollar fraud
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article225176275.html
Incredible!
AND he's part of the bribery to get his kid into a 'great' school.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-05/man-who-bribed-son-into-penn-guilty-in-1-3-billion-health-fraud
jane
jane, seems like those super rich folks think that rules don't apply to them. Sighhhhhh
Jeanne, glad you've got wheels again. The Geek Squad is supposed to be pretty good. I hope they can help you.
Duplicate this afternoon. Terrible cards, and I played terribly - made several just non-thinking, bone-headed mistakes. I hate it when that happened. But we didn't come in last. :)
It should be a quiet weekend. I hope so. I'm almost through with this afghan, and I'm tired of doing them. Ready to get on to something else - just some hats for a while.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Good morning, Every Buddy! Yesterday was a horror. My fridge stopped running overnight and everything in it was spoiled. Ice cream melted, food smelled terrible, etc. Tim had arranged for his friend Eddie to take me to the store and do errands while he and Kris are in Minneapolis for the final four. So the first thing we did was go to a store to buy a new fridge which they happened to have in stock and brought it out installed it. It started running and all seems to be well--but I'm $1,000 down now. Eddie stayed with me most of the day and helped me clean out all the spoiled food in the old fridge. Some days just aren't PLEASANT!
So I'm hoping for a much better day. Our AU Tigers are playing in the final four today in Minnesota (I think it's Minnesota!) and I'll be watching. I'm very proud of our guys and hope they do well with no injuries!
Have a nice day , Every Buddy.
Sue
What a disaster, Sue! It's was great that Eddie was there to help you deal with all of it.
Sue...Yikes! What a mess for you. So glad Eddie was there to help. But you had a bright spot....Geno got beat by Muffet! :D Sunday's game should be a good one.
Mary...some bridge days are like that for me.
It's to be warmer today...high 60s...and Ray wants to try walking the driveway. Our yard guy was here yesterday and back today. He does our neighbors yards and the rental house they have next door, so lots of blowing and mowing between everything.
Jane
Sue, I agree with Mary on how wonderful it waas to have Eddie's help. It must have been awful. Hope AU wins.
Mary, quiet weekends are often needed! Hope you get the afghan done soon. Too bad about the bridge. John hasn't had much luck this week either. Decided not to play tomorrow.
Jeanne, the Geek Squad is usually pretty good. Hope they can get it fixed up. What kind of car did you get? Did you trade or donate the old one?
The visitation was sad yesterday, but was glad I went to support Tammy. She's had a hard life and fairly recently divorced.
The party was okay. I only knew 3 other people who were from our SS class. The food was good and the hostess sent home 2 plates for John so I didn't have to cook.
I'm fixing meatloaf tonight though. He'll be happy with that. I still have 2 in the freezer.
I have a load of laundry in and have emptied & loaded the DW, but that's about it for constructive activities today.
Jane, is Ray gaining any strength? Your bird feeders sound like fun. His walking the driveway should help. Our landscapers mowed this week for the first time. So nice to have someone else do it.
Mary, have you gotten any flowers or feeders out yet?
Sharon
Wonderful basketball news, jane! Thanks so much for sharing. I saw Muffet on the news last night complaining about the lack of women coaches/staff and how she only hired women on her staff. You go, Girl!!!
Sharon, I put the feeders out, but now have to fight the squirrels and chipmunks. I'm going to ask Jesse to think about a design for something I could reach to fill, but that the critters couldn't get. May not be possible.
Good morning, Every Buddy. Our AU Tigers lost last night to Virginia by 1 or 2 points. It was pretty devastating to our fans, but I'm proud of the way the team played and am glad they made it this far. Hopefully, next year!
Olyne will pick me up for church today. We are skipping the 6 week class for adults which is totally boring and everyone is sitting at a round table with others who monopolize the conversation. I don't know which of our 3 pastors will preach today, but they are all good speakers and always have interesting sermons which are not too lengthy, so I will be happy that I was able to go.
Mary, I'm with you on support for Muffet McGraw and other great female coaches. I wish other fans were just as supportive. We've had some really good female coaches here at AU--and some good wins against the greats.
Sharon, I'm sorry about your friend's loss. It was probably especially hard since the recent divorce. If Eddie hadn't been here to help me out I don't know what I would have done. He took me to a store where they had a new fridge on sale which I bought and they delivered within an hour. And they took my fridge away--so all was well with that. And Eddie stayed with me until all was taken care of. Since all the food in my fridge was spoiled I made PBJ sandwiches and we ate while we were waiting. He's a really nice man and Tim has arranged with him to take me shopping on Friday and also to the bank if I need to go there.
Jane, I was yelling like crazy when Muffet and her team won! Geno is enemy #1 in my opinion--such a sarcastic and despicable yeller, IMHO! I wish he'd retire, but I think he'll hang in there long after I'm gone. I hope the walking in your driveway helps Ray get his strength back. Keep us posted.
Hello to Every Buddy looking in. Have a happy Sunday!
Sue
I had left a call back to Comcast for 11 am this morning to try and clear up the Mess. Thought I could be lucky and get US person. No luck. got of Shore. Hard time hearing. just got off after over a hour. They are so Polite but hard to understand. She says most not done by people off shore. She did find lots wrong coming up on mine. Special WIFi and the Modem connection. Anyway someone will show up in the morning see what is going on. I also did talk to Best Buys who have one there who works with Apple and so going to take IPad in tomorrow also. see if it is something can be done to open it up. I am not going to buy anymore Tech Stuff. Fact going to just us A desktop and maybe buy another IPad and that is it. Stay away from doing all the stuff that now everyone seems to be doing on their phones. I still have that new I phone sitting in the box. My Google acct. is messed up and needs to be working to work with that. All these companies are putting out so much and yet do not have any service centres other than in big cities and talking on line to them is crazy. Every one out of the USA. So many needing work here and yet thousand must be working for them overseas. :crazy2:
Sue. Can say something good about replacing things fast now. I remember years ago my fridge going out and took a week to get another one. Now take about 2 hours. I keep thinking just anyday mine is going to go. Have to make sure I dont put food infront of the thing in the back of top shelf. It was dripping for awhile. I have had a freezer running in the out door shed for a long time I don't keep a lot in it but at time Sure glad it was there. I will not buy a expensive fridge when my goes. Doubt I will be living here much longer. Hard now to get work done. Had service people 25 years but now need to replace such as yard man and Handy man and could do a lot myself. Not risking climbing anymore. Sue is the one that stopped me from doing that. :uglystupid2:
Jeanne, you're right that there comes a time when living alone in a house with a yard is just too much. I hope Comcast gets everything figured out for you. The Geek Squad could also set up your I phone and transfer infor from your old phone. Just be sure to bring passwords.
Sue, I'm confused--did AU win or lose. The game was too late for our paper or news. The stats on the women coaches are really bad. They have dropped in # a tremendous amount. I did see U Conn got beat!
Mary, they have special feeders that knock the squirrels off. We have a baffel on our post and I can reach the top of the shepherd's crook except for one feeder that is too heavy. John does that one at least.
I just got back from church. Communion Sunday. John was going to pass on bridge today, but he got drafted to be on a team by someone good, so he felt he couldn't turn them down, but I hate to go to church alone even though I know a lot of people and often sit with them.
Sue, glad you got to go to church today. I know you are dependent on Olyne's driving you there.
I've got the towels in the washer and have eaten, so probably won't do much more. There's enough meatloaf left for dinner.
Have a blessed Sunday.
Jeanne...I'd take that iphone to Best Buy, too, and have them transfer stuff from your old phone.
Sue...I was delighted ol' Geno lost...and I think I heard you yelling "HURRAH" all the way from Alabama. :thumbup:
Sharon...I'm glad you went on to church by yourself. I know that's important to you...so good for you, Girlfriend!!
Mary...I enjoy my birdfeeders, but see that the squirrels have found a way to get to the suet basket I put on a shepherd's hook. I can't find a baffle small enough for the shepherd's hooks. I'll have to see if there's a bird shop in Cedar Rapids that might have those.
Alpiner...hope all is well in CA.
I guess we were both very tired last night...we both slept to 10:00 am! We had a big breakfast and have been sitting in fam room with gas stove on and reading the Sunday paper. We just filled Ray's pill boxes for the next two weeks, so that's done.
This afternoon now is just reading and listing to music on the tv...the music choices cable offers we enjoy.
jane
Sharon Sue and Jeanne is it possible that you could use a bigger font, I have to skip over most of what you write, too small for these old eyes and even for my new glasses.
Marilyn, how's this? If it's still small, I'll increase it.
Yes, church is important to me.
Jane, I found a cone-shaped baffle at Lowes that fits over my shepherd's crook. It has a little nut that slides up under the baffle and can be tightened.I found out tonight that Millie's guardian in IA will drive her to and from the airport. Whhat a blessing.[/size Gotta run. Sharon
That looked good, Sharon. I use the #4 size.
Had a good Mexican dinner with Margaret tonight. Watched the last of the Women's Final...a close Baylor win over Notre Dame. Doctors' appointments coming up this week.
Looks great Sherry, I use number 4 as well. I am going to have to see the Orthopedist, my left shoulder is so painful and getting worse. Drat!! anyway, right before my trip. No gonna fix it yet and ruin my trip. I hope when I go to the Chiropractor this morning that it will get fixed.
Good morning, Buddies. I've changed my font this morning. If this is too big or not big enough, please give me a shout out. I can see that this would be helpful to some of us.
Olyne picked me up for church yesterday and when she dropped me off at home, Tim's friend Eddie drove up with another of his "elderly" ladies (they were also on their way home from church) and visited a while. He was taking her to Kroger after our visit, so I went along with them as I needed milk and a few other items to last through the week. Eddie is a nice man with a big heart.
I spent most of the day reading after I changed clothes and did my walk in the neighborhood. On Saturday when I walked, I was amazed at the cars parked along the street behind me. The estate sale was still on (an elderly gentleman had died recently) and there were cars parked outside for almost 4 blocks!
I need to get dressed, clean up the kitchen, etc. and probably won't walk until after Tim gets here to look through my paper work.
Jane, I was delighted that Geno lost! He is the world's biggest braggart and it is finally time for someone else to win. I wanted Notre Dame to win, though.
Our AU Tigers got a very warm welcome home yesterday. Droves of people turned out at the Arena to cheer them on. The player (whose name I've forgotten) who made the final foul that caused the loss was heartbroken. I'm proud, though, of the run our guys had in the tournament.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. And let me know if I need to go down or up one on the font.
Sue
Marilyn, your orthopedist might give you a cortisone shot in your shoulder. That could probably give you relief for a while - at least to get through the time of your trip. I agree - you don't want that to interfere. When are the dates again?
Sue, your font size looks great to me.
I've already been out to the dentist for my teeth-cleaning this morning. No other problems, thankfully. For all of my other problems, my teeth seem to be pretty good, so far. It was pouring rain this morning. I almost cancelled my appointment because I didn't want to drive in it. Fortunately it slacked off by the time I needed to leave. Coming home, I pulled over a couple of times because it was raining so hard. Supposed to do that most of the day.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Marilyn, I was going to suggest a cortisone shot also. It sure helped my knee before my trip to FL.Glad the size of print is good now. I'm going to a computer club meeting on "cloud usage" something I don't know much about.
Sue glad the school celebrated the team, if if they did lose.Eddie sounds like a God-Send.
Mary, good that your teeth are good. I have crowns on most of mine, so I don't have much trouble either. It's supposed to storm here too, but so far hasn't. Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
Sue the print size is great.
I went to the chiropractor this morning, I will see how that affects my are and shoulder after tyhe SAleve wears off.
Evening, Buddies! Beautiful day here...near 70, but to change drastically...measurable snow by Friday. :tickedoff:
I got through the forms received in the mail, and downloaded my SS and two other tax forms. My printer was acting up. I had a new black cartridge in but it didn't want to print consistently. I did all the maintenance and troubleshooting. It would print one file fine, and then not the next one.
I don't know what has happened to my SS 1099. I hate thinking someone else got it.
I still have to go through some other things, but I suspect it'll be a waste of time with the new tax law.
Big day tomorrow when we meet Ray's new oncologist.
Good morning, Buddies, although it is past 10:00! I got up early as my cleaning ladies were scheduled for this morning, but they didn't get here until almost 10:00. After they finished the cleaning and left, I was able to get my "walk around the block" finished. I still have library books I haven't opened, so I have plenty to read for the rest of the week. Eddie (Tim's friend who will be helping me with grocery shopping and other errands) will be here on Friday morning to take me to the library, Kroger, and any other place I need to go--although he took me to the bank last Friday and I won't need to go there for another week or so.
Mary, I'm still hanging on to my teeth, too! I have several crowns and lots fillings, but no new work is needed other than twice annual cleanings. I'm glad of that--and the hygienist who cleans my teeth does a good job. Her boss, Dr. Martin, always comes in to say Hello, but his employees do most of the cleaning work.
Sharon, Eddie IS a God-send. When I realized my fridge had died, he took me shopping for a new one--and the company I bought it from delivered it within an hour. I had a terrible mess to clean out of the old fridge--I filled my trash cans to the brim! He stopped by on Sunday after church with another one of his "ladies" and I went to Kroger with them. I needed milk and orange juice to tide me over until Friday.
Marilyn, I hope your trip to the chiropractor relieves your pain. Do you have exercises to help strengthen the shoulder?
Jane, I hate paying the IRS, but it is inevitable! I've already made one payment, paid my tax preparer, and mailed the first payment to the IRS. So I'm okay for a couple of months. I've had very good returns on my investments this year and that has prompted higher payments to the IRS. I sure hope my payments aren't going to that WALL down on the Mexican border! I hope you and Ray like the new oncologist and treatments go well.
Hello to Buddies looking in--and have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane, I empathize with you on the printer/tax situaation.
We sent our forms and documents into our CPA at least a month ago and hadn't heard anything, so called today. They mailed it 5 days ago and we still haven't gotten it. If it doesn't arrive tomorrow, I'll call back and they will FedEx it. It's getting close to deadline! I hope Ray's appt with his new oncologist went well.
Sue, I hope you don't have to pay too much. We seldom do.
This AM, John and I went to our insurance office to take the AARP drivers course. It will save us about 5% a year for 3 years. It actually was pretty good and worth the time. I just finished my half of the clothes folding. John did his earlier. Now I'm just relaxing.
Hi to all and have a nice rest of the day.
Well I just wrote the longest post in here giving all my news on Tech Problems. Just ready to hit post and the page just quivered and vanished. This is the third time this has happened to me past few weeks on S and F. Will do it again tomorrow if not busy. How I hate that to happen as I don't get in a whole lot anymore for other than reading the postings. Seem like they give you so much time and if doing long ones they just cut you off.
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Jeanne, S@F never cuts you off because you take too long in a post.
A few times I have typed a post and forgot to hit "post", or went to answer the phone and forgot the written message. Coming back after half hour or more it was still there to post. At times it advised me someone else had made a post, if case I wanted to revise what I still had there waiting.
Jeanne, somebody once said that if you lost a post to hit Control z, and it would come back. I've done that, and it worked - most of the time. You could give that a try, if it happens again.
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's a bright, sunshiny day here in Auburn. I have bridge this afternoon and Terri will pick me up about 12:45 to go out to Carolyn's. I will probably do a load of wash this morning and walk around the block before getting into the shower and dressing for bridge. Not much else going on here today.
Jeanne, I'm sorry about the tech problems. I hope you can get it straightened out today. I find it very frustrating when something like that shows up on my computer. I only post in a very few places here and hope I don't get into a mess with posting!
Sharon, my accountant has completed my tax stuff and I've already paid my first quarterly payment. Also paid her--and of course because of the increase in my investments and her additional work, I've paid her more than the usual fee. She does a really good job of filing for me and also helps out with advice, so I appreciate it.
I hope all the Buddies looking in are having a good day. Jane, have you and Ray seen the new oncologist since getting home? I hope the oncologist has turned out to be a good one who listens well and has good advice. Keep us posted.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. (P.S. Hi Mary! You must have been posting while I was writing)
Sue
I took Bunny in for her annual check-up this AM. Don't know anything yet. They will call me when the lab results are in. Her weight was 14.5 which is about where they want her.
The mail hasn't come yet, so still don't know if our taxes will be in the mail today.
I've been hurting a lot today. Not sure why. Probably all the rain we've had.
Hope all is well with everyone. We haven't heard from Joy for a while. Check in please. Sharon
Going to try again. If it vanishes I quit.
Well Comcast did come Monday after 3 days of everything being down. Even the TV gone. He was here at least a hour. Problem was that the cable outside had been cut. For awhile the Water company have been digging at the side of my yard. Flags still up. So was them that cut it. I had spent at least 5 hours on the phone with Comcast Off shore as usual. If I could reach a good person here in US I would fight for Credit. Even the service man says all is done overseas now.
Then I took my Ipad over to Best Buys. Great guy helped me. He spent a hour also. Had to reopen a new acct. with Apple. But he got it up and running again. He also looked at the new phone and worked on it but I have to call them. Guess it has to have Google acct. on it. Going to hit post on this and continue on another just incase crashes
I am back.I had to take the Google off the IPad so no Email on it for Gmail. Also for some reason it will not change to Horizontal. I like it for breadth. Can't remember where to look in order to put that right. Jane may know or I will give Apple a call. They don't give you to much service now. Few minutes and have to switch you over to a $5 charge.
It was 73 deg here yesterday but today really dreary and much colder. Fact furnace back running.
I need to start working on learning things about the new car. Feel like a begging driver on it. So many bells and whistles. For sure I never want to try a Electric drive itself one. They must really be technical. Why can't we go back to the old days so much simpler . Maybe its me getting to old to learn new trick.
You all seem to be getting some Medical done along with paying taxes. One thing I don't have to do anymore.Making very little interest on anything. I really need to work on at least taking out of bank and buying some CD again. One ba nk here paying 2.75% for a 11 month ones. Better than the 0.1 most bank paying on MM.
well don't know what happened to my post...so will do a shorter version....Jeanne I know how frustrating technology can be...My computer crashed...not going to replace it right now...just use my phone and IPad....what kind of car did you get?..Jane..you will be glad y'all aren't still in Texas...was 96 today and humid....supposed to be cooler this weekend....We are having a revival at our church...have really enjoyed going....tonight is last night....Hi to all looking in....have a good rest of evening
Just checking time here on bottom of desktop it is 5.55 pm. I remember waking up this morning an checking clock. It was 5.55am. Wonder if that is telling me something.. Wish I knew what. :uglystupid2:
Jeanne, glad you've gotten some of your devices working again. The time showing on my posts here isn't even close to the real time.
Sue, hope you had some good cards today.
jane, hope you're not getting too much bad weather from the latest storm.
Sharon, I'm sure this weather has been "helping" your pain increase. :(
Darlene, glad I'm not in TX - I hate it when it gets that hot.
Today was beautiful here, if you like temps in the 80s. Still a lovely spring day. I didn't have to go anywhere or do anything, so I just enjoyed looking at it. The pollen count has been incredible. It was 200+ yesterday and 3500+ today, and predicted to be higher tomorrow with lots of wind. Awful!
Hope everybody has had a good day!
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but I'm not dressed yet. I will do that next and get my morning walk in and then decide what I'll do the rest of the day. I have an interesting book I started yesterday, so will read some more, but also need to do some laundry. I also need to call Eddie, Tim's friend who will be helping me with grocery shopping and other errands and see what his schedule is for tomorrow and Saturday. I need to make a trip to Kroger!
Mary, we had a high pollen count yesterday, too, and I am sniffing and blowing my nose a lot this morning. When I go for my morning walk, I'll have to take extra tissues with me. Our temperature was nice yesterday, not too hot and good for being outside.
Jeanne, that IS a mystery. Had you reset your clock recently? Maybe it will come to you later on--I often have those little ticks of things I've forgotten!
Good grief, Darlene! 96* and high humidity! I hope your AC is working well. So far I haven't had to turn my AC on. I'm sorry about the computer crash--I use mine every day and although I don't respond to many posts in other forums, I especially love hearing from all you Buddies.
Sharon, I've already paid the first of 4 payments to the IRS and have 3 more left to go. My accountant raised her price this year because of all the stuff I had coming in. She's done a great job all the years I've had her, so I'm OK with the price change.
I need to get dressed and out for my morning walk before it gets too hot. Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Jane, I hope all is well with you and Ray.
Sue
I've been out and done errands. I've been to the UPS store and sent a package to my granddaughter, picked up my Walmart order, and gone to Aldi. My car was covered in the yellow-green scourge (pollen), and I had to use the wipers to clear off the windshield. I showered before I left, but probably should have waited until after I got home. Nasty stuff! I'll get the car washed when the season is over (definitely not before).
Bridge tonight here at the Terrace, but otherwise, nothing else today. :)
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Good morning Freckles and I are going to work at the care facility close to home in just a litle bit. It always goes pretty fast there as most of the patients are sleeping.
I took the supplies over to Madison school for next weeks Furry friends school program. I am teaching the morning classes.
The caregiver is here today and she went with me to carry in the box of coloring books that we hand out to the kids K-2.
Yesterday was the final class for taking care of the Caregiver etc. So that takes care of Wednesday afternoon being busy.
Jeanne, I, too, am glad you got some of your devices up and running. I also want to know what kind of car you got. If it is a Honda, when John got his last car, he tried it out and decided it had too many bells and whistles for him. I really think some of them would have helped him, but he is a technophobe.
Mary, my car is covered with pollen too. John left his out overnight a couple nights ago when it was raining.
Darlene, that's too hot for me. Glad you enjoyed the revival.
Marilyn, sounds like you made good use of the caregiver today by getting out and about. You know, every Thursday when I grocery shop, I see a man that is a dead ringer for Keith. I almost said Hi to him one day without thinking. Odd.
Belks had an ad for a Walcoal bra fitting with donations to the Komen foundation. Naturally, I thought the bras were mastectomy bras. IFortunately, I called to make an appt and thought to ask. No they were regular bras! I was already dressed up enough to go to Pineville! GRRRR! So I discarded that plan and went to the grocery and also dropped a fecal sample by the Vets since I had forgotten it yesterday. I'll just do odds and ends this afteroon.
Evening, EveryBuddie!
Mary....YIKES on that pollen. Incredible numbers.
Darlene...whooo...way too hot for me.
Jeanne...hope you've got things working again. Geez...a cut line...you'd think Comcast would know that, but I had the same problem...50,000 here without internet because someone cut the fiber...but the "support person" in Colorado, he said, didn't have a clue!
Sharon...I like the "bells and whistles" available now on our cars. Makes driving so much safer for me, I think.
Marilyn...enjoy your teaching about Furry Friends.
Sue...I'm glad you've got Eddie now.
Bubble...Hi to you.
It's been a busy three days. Tuesday we met with the new oncologist and I think he'll be ok. He's not as friendly as the TX oncologist, but he explained things well, and explained why he would not recommend the radiation we thought Ray would have. He believes, and we came to agree, that he should continue the chemo that was successful in reducing the tumor. He explained there is no cure, and he'd recommend Ray has "maintenance chemos"...chemo like he has now, but with only one chemo component. This would be after his 6th chemo. The goal is survival. The good news is that Ray can get the chemo here in our local hospital. This first one with this hospital in CR, had to be done there at their cancer center, so we did that today. Tomorrow he goes to the hospital here for a Neulasta shot. He'll have his next chemo, then on May 1.
The weather driving down was horrible. Cold...temp at 35, heavy rains and very strong winds...30-50 mph out of the east. As we went south, trucks passing me would literally cover me with water. I ran some errands while Ray was in the infusion area, and came back chilled to the bone. The Nurses there were terrific.
It's raining here again...so strong you can hear it hitting the windows. I thought maybe it was sleet. It sounded like that.
I think it'll be an early night for us.
jane
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEANNE! :hb2: :hb3: :hb2:
Another wintry day here. Hospital just called...wondered if Ray was unable to make his appt...they had 8:30. I said we were told 10:30...she said...ok...that'll be fine. Lots of confusion over appt days and times. I found it interesting that the nurses double checked each other on all the chemo drugs. They all wore voice things that could call for a "doublecheck" and someone ...another RN...would appear.
Plumber coming this afternoon to redo shower thing to a moveable up and down spray thing.
We're to go out for supper tonight with our 2 couples.
Jane
jane, too bad about the mixup on times, but it was our experience that chemo places are great to accommodate you, if at all possible. And the nurses are super. If we had any complaints (other than having to be there in the first place, obviously), it was that they always kept the place so cold. You'll love the shower thing-y.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEANNE!
I just talked to my CPA. I hadn't gotten my returns to file and hadn't heard from her, and frankly, I was beginning to panic. She's had a lot of trouble with mine this year, trying to find a price of something from long ago, which just surfaced. Anyhow, she's going to bring the stuff this afternoon, and I'll just have to go to the post office in the morning. At least, I can stop hyperventilating over it. I've never been this late sending stuff in before.
Whew, Mary! I HATE dealing with taxes. But, when I complain, I hear my Dad's voice in my head, saying he was always ok to pay income taxes...it meant he'd made enough money to have to pay. He lived during the depression, of course, and remembered those awful days.
Raymond got his Neulasta shot and we learned he's to have one each week for the next two weeks, too. Another detail we just learned. But, if it boosts his immunity and helps keep down the risk of infection, we can go up to the hospital here every week.
We had lunch downtown at our remodeled Olive that Deli. I also wanted to close out an account we'd opened when we had CDs at a credit union. I was a bit disturbed to learn that I couldn't remove the $25.00 because Raymond was the primary name on the account. It said Raymond OR Jane. So, what the heck is the purpose of the OR?
Laundry in and glad to be out of the wind and occasional snow flurry.
jane
I agree with you and your dad, jane. I'm not complaining about paying them (although I might wince a little bit). I was just antsy about not having them paid a week or more ago. ;)
My partner and I came in third today, and got 0.24 MP. That with my having had two 10-high hands. It's all in the comparison against the other pairs.
Sharon just emailed me and she can't get in, so I don't know if it's a regional problem or? I notice a lot of our posters aren't here.
Jane.
I'm here no problem for me to get in.We re getting ready to go to dinner.
<y Freckles is having an issue with one of her legs, She is crying a little bit but still wants to go for walks, she limps a little too. Been going on for three days now. I will take her to the vet next week. Monday we have a school assignment so it will be in the afternoon that I take her if she is still complaining.
I get into.k but still keep starting the posting in 2016.i just tap NEW sometimes works o.k other forums that have no NEWpostings takes me back
Yes I have tried tapping unread posts.
Happy Birthday Jeanne
I've not had any problem getting in.
Form are signed. Checks are written. Envelopes addressed. I was at the post office when it opened at 8:30, and all taxes are in the hands of the USPS! Hooray - 2018 taxes done!!!
Well, wonder of wonders, I got in!
Marilyn, sorry to hear Freckles has a sore leg. Are you sure it isn't a sore paw? Give her love pats from me. Bunny says "Arf, arf!"
Mary, I know the relief of getting the taxes done and out. I got ours from the CPA on Wed, signed the forms ad faxed them back to them and got a notice yesterday that they have been electronically filed, so I'm relieved too.
Jane, it sounds like the new oncologist has a different program from the first. I hope it works for him. I also hope the Neulasta doesn't cause any problems. If you remember, Lorraine had a terrible time with it, but then everyone is different and reacts differently.
Somehow, I must have hit the POST button. Didn't intend to. Bunny had her annual this week and the blood test came back almost normal. Liver reading last year was 800, only 100 this time. However, she does have a UTI. I suspected as much. She's on an antibiotic again and is thrilled, because it comes wrapped in a small piece of deli turkey, her favorite thing in the world!
John got the garage cleaned yesterday. We're raining again today. Lots of thunder from time to time. This is to continue until sometime Sunday. Temps in the 70's though.
Mary, congrats on the points! High pollen here too. My car is yellow/green!
Jeanne good luck with your devices! I've got problems with mine too.
No particular plans for today. Sharon
Sharon...so glad to see you got in today.
It's an ok day...but the wind still makes the temps bitterly cold.
The plumber got the shower head fixed as Ray wanted and will get us dual heat and ac units for the Family Room and Kitchen.
Then the man who did paint and wall paper for us years ago stopped by and he'll do the woodwork again and a couple of rooms.
What a relief to get him again. He's so busy and doesn't advertise...so thrilled he'll do it. He may do in sections, and that's fine with us. We have no deadline...just want everything freshened up.
Ray didn't feel well during the night, and I suspect either the deepfried fish he had or the Neulasta shot. He was ok when he woke up this morning, so all is good.
I need to make a run to the grocery store and then going to be a slug for the rest of the day.
jane
Jeanne...the"NEW" doesn't work for me like it did before this latest update. I have found I click UPDATED TOPICS and then I click on the last page...227 here. It's the page with the latest posts. Yes, I have read most, but I scroll down until I come to the new-to-me ones.
Another cold day here. We're going to the Masons breakfast, and then home to have a "no work" day.
The painter called and then stopped by, so we're happy that's set up. He left me a huge paint samples thing to pick out the colors I want. He said he wondered if we would be ok with doing it in sections around other jobs he has with deadlines...like the funeral home makeover...and I'm fine with that. We have no deadline.
Have a Blessed Palm Sunday.
Jane
A good Palm Sunday to you all. We had a lovely service today with several musical instruments in aaddition to t lhe choir and bells. Unfortunately, John had a financial meeting at 12:15 and didn't know about it, so I had to wait on him. I did go to the ATM we're having to use now while they build a new bank neSSar us. Then I read my SS lesson for next week and then phlayed Words with Friends with my daughters on my cell phone. His meeting was about an hour. When he got out, we picked up an RX at Publix and then 2 roast beef sandwiches at Arbys.
Need to go put some laundry in, but that's about it.
Jane, I hope Ray doesn't continue to have problems. It is very grey HERE with severe weather predicted. Temp is 72 for a high but in 60's tomorrow.
Hi to all. Sharon
Jane, forgot to comment on your painting. I'd really like to get some done too. None done since right before we moved in.
I don't think I posted yesterday - it was very quiet. I hope everybody came through the storms all right. I had about 1.5" of rain yesterday morning and really fierce winds all day. But nothing severe in our immediate area. Terrible stuff in East Texas this time.
And, even though I don't pay much attention to golf, who could help but be thrilled by Tiger Woods' comeback at The Master's. Hooray for him!
Happy Tax Day, Buddies!
On my iPad going on S and F I still have to signin all the time. ( not on desktop ) to get in just now on iPad it took 6 times putting in password before I got in.
Mary, we had lots of weather threats but little rain and a lot of wind gusts, but that was it. We were lucky. CLT got worse.
I agree, Mary, I was thrilled Tiger won yesterday. I don't have much respect for his morals, but his golf is something else!
Did I mention that Bunny is on antibiotics for a UTI again, but only had one leak. I'm so happy that her liver has returned to almost normal. She will be 11 on Saturday.
Sunny day today with temps in the 60's. Happy with that. Sharon
Not much else going on here. Sorry Jeanne is having problems with sign-in. Did you put "forever" on the place to keep signed in?
yes I always tap the forever button. Does not work for me..
I don't think I like this new curved keyboard. I just never look at the keys and been a pretty fast typist of 45 years at least. My fingers just not hitting the correct keys. I think supposed to turn fingers in and shoulders out instead of hands straight up. My wrist were begging to hurt after much typing and they said the curving would help.
I thought would put my old one back but I guess that the wired one will not go onto the new computer. Has to be wireless. They sure know how to make money . Just like printers cheaper but ink doubles in price. I can't find the long cartridge for my Dell printer. Loved that one. Lasted ages and just black.
Good Morning!
Jeanne...be sure your IPad is keeping cookies. That's how your login is stored...on your devices.
Sharon....glad Miss Bunny is so much better.
Mary...what a comeback. It was good to see his kids there with his Mom.
Sue....I hope you're ok.
Darlene...did the storms stay north of you?
Alpiner...things ok on the west coast?
Marilyn....and in the NW? All ok there?
It's to be nice here and then storms for Wed. And Thurs.
Jane
Hi Buddies....hope all is well I your part of the world....I go for a fasting lab tomorrow...the good...bad...and ugly....hoping all is Good...Jane the bad weather went East of us...did get a little rain...and higher wind than normal...another system coming in Thursday...Hi to all reading...have a great afternoon...Darlene
Glad all are doing well. Good luck on your tests tomorrow, Darlene.
Jeanne, I empathize with you. John's computer is completely fouled up and mine has problems too. I have a call in to our computer guru. He is able, with our permission, to access our computerss from his office and fix them.
I have to leave in about a half hour to go to the audiologist for a recheck on my new hearing aids. I think I will stop by Pike's nursery on the way home to buy some flowers for my pots.
My cleaning girl was here today, so no house work for me! Sunny and 70+ here.
Hope it's nice where you all are. Sharon
Good late morning Buddies.
Jane it is very wet here in the PNW interspersed with small amount of no rain.
Freckles is resting here at my side. She is not allowed to do much else for at least a week then will go back to the vet for more meds in her ears and a recheck of her pain to see if she will possibly get some Acupuncture for the arthritis and to two bad discs. I cancelled all her visits for the rest of the month except for the last Wednesday at the cancer center. Vet said no stairs and no jumping in or out of the car. I have to pick her up to help her into or out of the car.She is going to be 11 in a couple of months.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry Freckles is having such problems. I hope she responds quickly to the meds and rest. BTW, I'm having trouble with my phone, so if I don't play on WWF, don't think I don't want to.
I have to solve some compuyrt problems and then I'm going to try to get some flowers planted in my pots. Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon...the poor flowers that WalMart has in already are having to be all hauled inside or kept inside since it's just too cold to even think of planting anything in the ground here.
Sue...I hope she can get in soon.
Darlene...so many terrible weather-related incidents all over the country...tornadoes in the south, blizzards here in the midwest, etc.
Mary...hope your weather calms down.
I played bridge today and came in first...but only 4 of us.
My tax lady called about a 1099 I didn't have this year I had last year, and I could check the website and not see it. Called TIAA-CREF and it was a one-time minor account ...all of $57.00 I took last year to close it...and so had a tax form last year, but none this year. She said our taxes would be ready soon...as soon as the double-checker was done. We got a small refund from fed, but it'll only lower our estimates for next year as we roll it over for that. So much for that "Big Tax Cut" >:( :idiot2:
We have strong t'storms heading this way, so I better sign off and unplug.
Stay safe, Buddies!!
jane
I hope this posts. I'm having mega problems with my computer. Also with my phone & John's computer! I need a live-in guru!
I just got home from the grocery and am going to leave again in a half hour or so to go to Pineville to look for a rehearsal dinner dress and to pick up the dress for the wedding!
I did get flowers yesterday--it's in the 60's and 70's. I got my hibiscus in and John got the big pot that drowned all my pansies this winter. It only had one hole and it was all gummed up with mud, so guess I'll pick up some rocks and my neighbor said he could drill holes in it. He's a real do it all kind of guy. John planted the 2 big perenniel salvias I bought out in front--but not happily. He wants to give up all yard work too. I hope everyone is okay and safe from the severe weather--we're to have some tomorrow. Hi to all. Sharon
I've been AWOL - sorry. Nothing going on around here. I had lunch with some friends at a local Vietnamese place yesterday. It was SO good a shrimp/bok choy/udon noodle stirfry. I love most Vietnamese food - it's always so fresh and freshly cooked.
Going to play duplicate this afternoon. I guess everybody is either very busy or very non-busy this week. I wonder where Sue is - hope all is okay.
Happy Easter weekend, Buddies!
Hi Mary. Good luck with the bridge. John's luck hasn't been very good lately.
Jane, I hope Ray is doing okay with the Neulasta, etc. Thinking about him.
I, too, have been worried about Sue. Don't know if she's having problems with the computer or sick.
I've been super busy the past 2 days. Yesterday, I did the grocery shopping in the AM and then about 1:00 I left to drive to Pineville to the Mall. I went into Belk's and found a nice dress for the rehearsal dinner. The belt just didn't fit on my other dress that I was going to wear. I also picked up some make up and a pair of capris. All items were 20% off!! A special coupon to go with a newly issued card. Then I went to Stein Mart and found the white purse I've been looking for forever, also got John a couple golf shirts. Then I went to pick up the gown for the wedding that had been altered (shortened). They did a good job on it. The dress I got for the rehearsal dinner is white with navy dots starting large at the top and decreasing all the way down. It's a simple sleeveless sheath, but I have a navy jacket to wear with it. So I'm set clothes-wise for the wedding. Millie did not do well on her trip to Phoenix, so we are cancelling her trip to the wedding. By the time I got home from shopping, I was exhausted and hurting.
Today, even so, I went out this AM and got all the flowers planted in the pots! John carried all the heavy stuff for me. So glad to have that done. He also planted 2 big blue/purple salvia plants in the front garden. They are perennial too. We just had some spots that needed something.
I've showered and washed my hair and need to style it and hope it stays that way for Easter.
No hummers here yet. Neighbor hasn't had any either. I've changed the food, but they seem to be avoiding us so far. Have you had any, Mary?
I've got to make our airline reservations now. HAPPY EASTER TO ALL
Just popping in to wish everyone a safe Happy Easter...Sharon..I have hummers ...hope the bees stay away....tomorrow is the egg hunt for the little ones...so much fun watching them.....may they know the real reason for Easter celebration....Darlene
Sharon, glad you're all set for the wedding. I haven't seen any hummingbirds here yet.
Hope your weather is good, Darlene.
Thinking about you and Ray, jane.
Cards are duplicate were yucky, and we didn't play much better. No points, but at least we weren't last.
We have been away for a week in Las Vegas , just got home this afternoon . Now to do all the laundry & finish unpacking .
Alpiner1
What. You didn't come back from LV with a lot of money? Could have gotten a maid in to unpack and do the laundry. Ironing to.
Been a long time since I was in LV. Daughter from Texas goes few time a year. She usually looses. Keeps it to $500. My eldest only gambled one time. Won $2500 .cashed in and never gambled again.
I came home with 1/2 the money I took along . We have a timeshare condo & we were to have a 90 minute update presentation & were to receive $120 if we went to it . We went but they were all booked up , they had an opening for Sunday but DH said we couldn't be there at the designated time because we go to church . DH asked if we would still be given the $120 & they said yes ! Then we both got a free buffet because it was For Ever Young Day on Wednesday (50+) . DH's sister lives close to Las Vegas & we met her & her DH for lunch at a casino . DH & I got slot cards & were given $5 each in slot play & each got 2 for one buffets , so we treated them to lunch . The last load of laundry is in the dryer , so now I can kick back . Tomorrow is grocery shopping .
alpiner, sound like you had a good weekend overall. I've been to Las Vegas a couple of times, but it's just not my cup of tea. Glad all went well for you.
Jeanne, it's turned chilly again here for a couple of days. In the low 40s this morning and cloudy/rainy, but after cold start, tomorrow is supposed to turn out lovely and in the 70s. Back to spring the rest of the week. Welcome to spring in Tennessee!
Alpiner....sounds as if you had a great time in LV.
Sharon...a dress for wedding and rehearsal and ready for the wedding and rehearsal and your flowers already planted sounds as if you are on top of things. It's much too cold here yet to even think about that. I look forward to some annual colors and hope the gardens do better with those &^%$ walnut trees gone. The local nurses had the Neulasta schedule messed up. It's just the day after the chemo. I think they have it straight now...except they don't get the day after the chemo. They insist it's 3 weeks from the Friday he had the first one. I'll ask Dr. Wood on chemo day and then get it straight. Heaven help those who don't have an advocate to keep track of "stuff." A bridge friend was unhappy to learn she can't wear the same dress to three grandchildren's weddings...because the pictures would show her in the same dress. REALLY? It matters what Grandma is wearing to three weddings?
Mary...quiet here, but helping Ray is keeping me on the run. He's good...except for the extreme fatigue. Nephew and wife and younger son coming today...and I have my "Honey Do list" ready for them all. :smitten:
Sue...hope all is ok with you.
It's beautiful here and to be for the weekend. I'm glad with company coming in a couple of hours. I have all the laundry caught up, so going to sit down and have a cup of tea, once I finish here and do my QUICKEN.
Happy Easter! I probably won't be back until Monday or so.
jane
Alpiner, my daughter and boyfriend just got back from LV. They didn't gamble or lose much either. I've been to LV 3x if you count an overnight before a flight. I sort of enjoyed the 2nd trip but was sick the first trip and when I got home from the 2nd, my mom was very sick and went into the hospital and died a week later. Consequently LV doesn't have good memories for me. Glad you had fun though.
Mary, it's in the 50's here today, back to the 60's tomorrow and the 70's the day after. Crazy!
John leaves for Gatlinburg on Monday and will return Saturday, so maybe I can relax a little. I am really tired.
Jane, I was going to wear the same dress I wore to my granddaughter's wedding and the bride said fine. Unfortunately, I couldn't lose enough weight to wear it. I think Grandma's should wear what they want, as long as it is appropriate. I'm sorry the nurses are confused about the Neulasta shots. I hope they get it all straightened out soon. It's great that the family is coming down to assist you. They always do such helpful things and I'm sure it is more needed than ever. Good luck on the Quicken. I don't use it anymore since John has taken over the finances, however, I keep an eye on everything and check the bank balance and credit statements carefully. Have a blessed Easter.
Where is our Sue? Should we call her?
Mary, did you say your family is coming up for Easter? I know that's not really important to you, but with a holiday, it is still nice to have family.
Other than church and SS, I will be making a leg of lamb dinner. That is something we love but don't fix often. Guess I'll have lots of leftovers next week. I heard from Lori yesterday and probably the other two tomorrow.
We received a graduation notice from our great niece today. She is on the autism spectrum, but very functional. She has done much of it on the computer. This graduation is from Community college in Tallahassee. None of us thought she would ever be capable of that when she was young. Her parents have seen that she has every opportunity and therapy and her aunts and uncles do too.
I need to go fix something to eat for lunch. Sharon
Sharon, glad you're getting a couple of "me" days. Good luck to John this weekend. Some folks from here will be there, too. Probably no family will be coming here. I don't know why, but Easter has never been a big "holiday" time with our family. Also, my granddaughter-in-law's (Margaret's DIL) brother died suddenly a couple of days ago. I haven't heard anything about what happened, but I know they are all in shock and grief.
As a grandmother who has been in a bunch of weddings, I can guarantee you that nobody cares about what the grandmothers wear. Obviously, I definitely agree with Sharon and jane. :thumbup:
Mary, sorry about Margret's loss. I'm also sorry you will be alone even if it isn't an important holiday to you. For us, it is THE most important holiday. So we are back from church and SS. I have the laundry in and the roast in the oven and made a pudding/pie for dessert. I also bought a head of cauliflower and that's ready to cook. I've also cleaned and filled a couple bird feeders. I hate having to change out the hummer feeders when they haven't even visited yet!
I'm hurting big time today. I've just done too much this past week and yes, I am looking forward to me time this week! I do have bridge on Wed, but that's fun, not work. I will have to take my cell phone to the repair place tomorrow. Tracfone couldn't help me. I was on the phone forever. Their only suggestion was to call Samsung which I may have to do. The computer guy is supposed to be available tomorrow too, so hope I get it straightened out.
John won't leave till 10:00, so I will get a late start and also have to pack his suitcase before then.
Church was packed today, as one would expect. The little kids all looked so cute in their Easter outfits. The music was beautiful and as always, it is very meaningful for the children when they let lose the butterflies on the cross covered with flowers in front of our church. I've never heard of any other church doing that.
I hope all who celebrate Easter had a very blessed day. Sharon
Has anyone heard from sue yet or called her?
Sharon...will you call Sue if you have her number? I'll try to email Tim.
Things were upset here, but getting better. Yesterday was too much for Ray and he had a horrible night. He's doing better now, but I was so worried at 4:00 am. I think the food nephews prepared were too spicy for him and he didn't rest yesterday. They making him bland things now...squash soup that he loves, etc.
They've done so much for us that their visit has been a great thing.
We'll get back to our quiet routine and I think he'll settle down and be good.
Jane
I emailed Tim.
Jane
So sorry about Ray's difficulties, jane. I know it's great having your nephews to help, though. Also, thanks for e-mailing Tim.
I thought that on last posting that Sue made here she said that her computer was giving her trouble and someone was going to take a look at it.
That is a thing about keeping contact on line only. Can never know when things go down . I have lost 3 people this past year that we had been e mailing for Up to 12 years . Not getting a Christmas card and no emails for a time. People take time letting one know they had past.
Good morning, Buddies. Tim was here working on my computer so I think I'm OK for posting here now. He's just left and I will go out to walk shortly before it gets too hot.
Yesterday our church service was lovely and our choir (and some of us who like to sing) ended the service with The Hallalujah Chorus (which my computer is telling me I misspelled). I clicked on spell check, but am not getting a correction.
Not much else going on here today. I will play bridge at Azalea Place tomorrow afternoon and also again at Ruth's on Wednesday afternoon. It's a bright sunshiny day here and will get warmer as the day wears on.
Have a nice day after Easter, Every Buddy.
Sue
Glad Tim was able to work on your computer and to see you posting, Sue.
Sue we sure missed you.
Good to see you back posting Sue....
A lot of us were wondering if you were ok....
Even me here in the back ground !!!
Have a good day Everyone..
Sandy
:smitten:
Jane.
I am sorry to hear that Ray has been
having a hard time of it.. Best wishes
to you both.
Sandy
:thumbup:
Good to see Sue here!
Sharon...hope you're getting some "Sherry time" while John is gone.
Mary, Jeanne, Darlene, Alpiner, Sandy....hi to you all.
Sunday night Ray's temp spiked again to 100.5 which for cancer patients on chemo is a "mandatory call the doctor." I did, the oncall oncologist called me back within 10 minutes, asked a lot of questions and told me to take him to the ER at our local hospital. So, 8:30 at night nephew and great nephew got him down the stairs, into the car and off we went. It's just a mile from our house. I'd called ahead, and they got him in and xrayed...pneumonia in his left lung, so on 2 antibiotics, oxygen etc. He was admitted and now has also had a transfusion because the chemo has hit his bone marrow hard. He looks so much better...temp is normal, etc.
I will be in and out as I can manage. Nephew and his son went home and Patricia is staying with me for a few days.
Jane
Jane, how wonderful that the nephew were there when he got pneumonia. I pray that it clears up rapidly and that it isn't too hard on you either. Thanks for emailing Tim. All our devices were giving us trouble. I had both laptops and my cell in the cyber hospitals today. The computers are okay now, I think,but they had to reset my cell and so I have to set everything up again. I got all my google apps back but still trying to get everything else working. Probably an all day job tomorrow.
Marilyn, when I get the WWF set up again, I'll let you know and see if our last game is still there or we have to start a new one. How's Freckles? Bunny is doing fine.
Sue, I'm so glad to see you back. As Jeanne said, when we stop hearing from someone at our ages, we fear the worst. The last time was your fall. So glad it was simply computer access this time.
John left for the Gatlinburg tournament today. Then my other knee went out. I managed to hobble to the bathroom and get Voltaren gel on it and get a knee brace. Between those and a cane, I'm getting by. I can't get another shot until 5/15 when I have an appt. Sure hope it work again before the wedding.
Nothing else going on except computer/cell repairs. What a pain. It's 2:00 AM now. GRRRR Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon thanks for asking about freckles. I took her back to the vet yesterday and she will be starting aAcupuncture and Cold Laser Therapy next Tuesday,.
good morning buddies....Jane so sorry Ray is having health issues...prayers for y'all...isn't it nice to have family pitch in and help...hoping today is a better day....Sue..good to see your post and you r ok....had my last consult with Dr for my eyebrow...eyelid lift...I was given a script for AB...and pain pills...it's scheduled for May 29....will be asking for prayers that day...don't know why I'm so nervous about it...talked to several who had it done...said bruising was the worst thing...Sharon enjoy your me time...Hi to Mary...Jeanne Sandy...the weather here has warmed up...guess we are into summer...no spring...have a great day yall....Darlene
Good morning, Every Buddy. My cleaning ladies who come every 2 weeks were here this morning and my floors have all been damp mopped (all hard wood except for tile in the room which before me was a carport--Kris suggested and laid tile in that room for me).
Tim picked me up after church and took me to Ard's house (Kris's mom) for Easter dinner with them. We had baked ham (which Tim made (Ard works at the hospital and was given the ham as all their employees get on Easter) and other goodies that Ard, Tim, and Kris made. We had a nice mid-day dinner and Ard has a new puppy who was kind of a nuisance, but cute, so not that bad!
I have bridge and lunch at Azalea Place today. Libba will pick me up about 10:55. I'm hoping for something good to eat, but sometimes it's not so wonderful!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue (Jane, prayers for you and Ray. I'm glad he's feeling better.)
Hi to everyone. Marilyn, hope the treatments help Freckle. When our furbabies have a problem, it upset us so much--I know.
Jane, hope Ray is improving.
Sue, it sounds like you had a nice Easter. Although we didn't see anyone other than at SS & church, we had a nice day.
Thanks for the good wishes for my me days! Unfortunately, the cell phone I took in to be repaired still isn't functioning, so I have to take it back in in a bit.
I just got off the phone from calling our newspaper to cancel it. It was just way too expensive for what we got and didn't have balanced news. I must have had to say "CANCEL IT!" 15 times before she finally agreed. She kept lowering the price a little and what not. I had a hard time not asking her what part of
Cancel it!" she didn't understand, but I presume she was under orders to pull out all the stops. I try not to be rude to people like that, but it was hard. Well, I better feed the baby and then take the cell phone in. Have a good day everyone. Sharon
jane, sorry Ray has had so many difficulties. I'm glad you had family there to help. Hope he continues to improve. AND that you're getting the rest YOU need. Remember, care-givers need care, too.
Sharon, sorry you had a sleep-interrupted night. And that your "me" time is so fraught with problems instead of pampering. Maybe you should schedule a massage or a mani/pedi. :thumbup:
Marilyn, hope your baby improves soon.
Darlene, we're up to the mid80s already, so we're having some summer days, too. But I well know how blistering hot it can get in Texas, and I'm sure it's gotten worse over the years. Keep the a/c running!
Sue, hope you have some good cards and a not-too-bad lunch.
Nothing going on around here this week, except probably a haircut on Thursday. Hugs to all the Buddies!
Mary, I think the cell phone is fixed except for adding back the apps. I have a haircut and hightlight scheduled for 5/9 and will get my mani-pedi the week before the wedding. I am so hard on my nail and they are so frail, I want to wait to the last minute. I'm getting my hair cut the 9th because she always cuts it too short and I want a couple weeks for it to grow out a little. I do play bridge tomorrow, so hope I have fun there. I've won 1st the last 2 times. Let's see if I can continue the run! Doubtful.
Saturday the shredder is coming to the Lake House, so I will need to get stuff organized to take. We've probably got 11 yrs of tax forms, etc, that I want to weed down to 3 yrs.
I don't think that I mentioned that I saw the first hummer of the year day before yesterday. That make me happy! All for now. Sharon
Ray seems to be doing better. They're still using antibiotics on the pneumonia and now nebulizer treatments. I went today to learn about a stair lift for our stairs. I think we'll go for it.
I've read everything, but I'm too tired to respond to each.
Jane
Hugs, jane & Ray!!
Good morning, Buddies. I enjoyed my lunch at Azalea Place, but my cards were not so good. So no money for me yesterday. A few of our regulars have a jillion master points, so I feel intimidated there, but the lunch is usually fairly good and most of the regulars are pleasant people--and hey, a day out with a meal is good anytime!
Sharon, I did have a nice Easter Sunday. Tim was here when Olyne dropped me off after church. We had a lovely service and our choir sang and invited those of us who knew the Hallalujah Chorus to sing along. As a long time choir member, I knew it as did Olyne and we sang right along with the choir.
When I got home, Tim had just driven up to take me over to Ard's house (Kris's mom) for Easter dinner. He'd baked the ham and Kris and Ard made the veggies and dessert. We had a nice visit. Ard has a new puppy--who was kind of a nuisance, but cute. He begged a lot! But I managed to ignore that. Her other old dog was very well behaved and didn't beg.
I'm going out to play bridge with my Wednesday group today. Terri just called and told me she could pick me up. I am so thankful for her and the other bridge club members who will take me to bridge. I wish Tim and his brothers would let me at least practice driving again with him, but I don't think that'll ever happen. At least they haven't sold my car! Tim uses it when he comes over in his truck to take me somewhere. He's arranged for his buddy Eddie to take me to Kroger and to the library on Friday's and other days if I need somebody. Eddie has recently become my new best friend! He charges a reasonable amount and that leaves Tim and Kris free to go camping and other stuff they like to do on weekends.
I've cleaned up the kitchen and need to get into the shower and dress. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s but will get dressed soon and outside for my morning walk. I don't have much I need to do inside today, so will finish reading a David Baldacci mystery that is intriguing. I need to call Eddie to make sure he'll take me to the library and to Kroger tomorrow. I'm sure he'll be available, but I do like to check.
Jane, I'm glad to hear that Ray is feeling better. Also think your getting a chair lift for your stairs is a great idea. It'll save his energy quite a bit. Thoughts and prayers being sent up for both of you. Keep us posted.
Hi to Mary, Darlene, Sharon, and Every Other Buddy looking in. I hope today is a good one for every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning ladies, I will be going to the Furry Friend luncheon, this month it is at another Thai place, after lunch will have the monthly general meeting but not at the same place. We usually have it at the Coos Bay Firehouse, but we got bumped for the next few months, so we had to find another place for the meetings.
Tomorrow Hospice is putting on the Volunteer Appreciation luncheon at the casino so I will be going there.
Freckles seems to be doing pretty good. I take her for a couple of walks during the day but nothing strenuous for her or for myself. I will take her with me today and leave her in the car with all the windows open, Hopefully I can park right in front of the restaurant.
Sharon you just keep on whipping my rear at WWF.LOL 8)
Jane, so glad to hear Ray is getting better. I also think the chair lift is a great idea. When we retired, I told John we had to be either on one floor or have an elevator. Recently, I've seen some rather inexpensive elevators that can be added to an existing house. With my knees, I'm so glad we are on one floor.
Sue, I didn't do very well in bridge yesterday either although I wasn't the lowest. It seemed that when I or my partner had high cards, the other didn't, so it kept our scores low.
Marilyn, don't feel bad about losing to WWF. My younger daughter beats me all the time and my older and I split it. Have you read all the tips? There are some you might not know. Also, take advantage of the free swap. When you earn points, some go to that. Also, there is a spot at the bottom of the claim rewards page that says WATCH. If you click on that, you have to watch a video/ad, but you get 3 pts every time. You may know all this, but I have had to teach myself the past few months when I started playing with Mel & Lori. I also play the solo games against the computer that start easy and get harder. I'm getting better against them.
I have had problem with my right knee all week and have been using a cane or walker (at night) to keep from falling if it gives out. I wore 2 knee braces yesterday to bridge, but today notice my foot and ankle swelling, so I took one off. I can't get another steroid shot till May 15, so am just being very careful and keeping my phone with me just in case. I'll be glad when John gets home. It seems something goes wrong everytime he's gone! I've warned my neighbors on either side of me that if they hear my car alarm sound, that it means I need help.
My irrigation guys came and turned on the water, but they still have to replace some drip lines next week.
Sharon
Sherry I don't see any tips, but I do know about the other things
Evening, Buddies...
Another long day. I hope Ray can come home tomorrow. Doc is trying to get his blood sugars regulated. Other things are in good shape.
More tomorrow...
Jane
Jane I hope Ray comes home soon . I was hospitalized with pneumonia in February 2018 for 5 days . I was so lonesome even though my husband came to visit every day . It was a 100 hundred mile round trip for him but it meant so much to me . I came home with oxygen & soon got a Nebulizer . I
Alpiner...We already have a nebulizer from his frequent lung problems...and I know he'll be using that at home. His oxygen levels seem to be holding in the mid to upper 90s, so maybe no oxygen now. We'll see.
We're fortunate that the hospital is a mile from our house and his care has been beyond excellent. The new rooms are so large and the nursing, PT, dietician, diabetic nurse, etc. have been incredible.
I'm about to get dressed and get up there and see how things are and when I can get him home. Patricia and I need to trade off so she's here to see about the measuring for the chair life. Her brain is much clearer than mine at the moment. :smitten: :coolsmiley:
Back later.
jane
The chair lift does sound like a great benefit, jane. Thanks to alpiner's recommendation, I did get a Nebulizer, too. I don't use it daily, but when I do think I need it, it's great to have. I hope he's home soon.
Margaret was here Wednesday. She came for the young man's funeral - she thinks he may have died from a ruptured aneurysm (family history) - no indication of anything else, but there was an autopsy. Sad for the family in any case.
This is a quieter week than most. Both duplicate partners unable to play for various reasons, so only the bridge(?) here after supper yesterday. I've talked to Kate this morning. She's looking at houses to buy and wanted to just talk and bounce things off of me. Fortunately, she can go almost anywhere and doesn't have to sell her house before buying another. She does have to stay in KY until she turns 65, because of insurance coverage, but no limitations otherwise.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Sorry about the size of the previous post. I got it wrong the first time, and when I tried to edit it, it wouldn't let me change the font size.
Jane, I do hope Ray is able to come home soon and that his BS is stablized. Does he ever put cinnamon on his cereal and other things? I have read that it really helps BS levels and since I have been eating cereal with cinnamon, my fasting glucose has really dropped and it wasn't bad to start with. I just have bad genetics in that area, so I watch it carefully. The chair lift idea is great. How soon will they be able to install it?
Mary, sorry your duplicate partners aren't available this week. Why is Kate moving? Wouldn't it be wiser to wait till she can move out of state to be near you or Margaret? Of course, none of my business, but I just wondered. Have you ever seen an evening grosbeak? I'm over the moon because I saw 1 twice this AM. It was a first for me. They are so beautiful.
Marilyn, somewhere, I saw tips, but can't say where now. How's your furbaby?
Sue, where are you? Oh, just remembered today is grocery day with Eddie for you.
My knee is still giving out periodically and I've been afraid to get in the shower, so I called my neighbor to whom I had lent my shower chair and asked him to bring it over since he's done with it. I just felt too vulnerable in the shower with John gone.So I can shower now. Talk to you later. Sharon
Sharon, I've seen the rose-breasted grosbeaks (male and female) many times. At the house, we usually had two pairs that stopped for a few days on their migrations. But I'm not familiar with the "evening grosbeak". The rose-breasted ones are unmistakable.
Kate will be much closer to me where she is looking than where she is now, and closer to her son and DIL. It'll be five years before she's comfortable moving out of KY (because of the health insurance), and I know she's wanted to be out of her two-story house for a long time.
Glad you were able to get your shower chair back. I'm glad I have folks here to call if I should fall. I think about how vulnerable I'd be if I had stayed in the house by myself. Scary!
Ray's home, and that's a relief. Now to get everything worked out about what happens when with pills, neb7lizer, glucose check, two kinds of insulin, etc.
We also have winter storm warnings! The ground is warm enough it should melt, but it can pile up if it comes fast and dangerous if also windy. Temp is dropping now.
Jane
we finaly got a nice day today . The Marothan is tomorrow and tonight a 5 K. But tomorrow going to be stormy and heavy winds. So sad as about 30 thousand people signed up to run in it. Pays to stay out of town until after 4pm.
Sherry. I have noticed what I try answering you on FaceBook now that it never shows up. Have you changed something?
I choke easily & choked on water a few days ago . My husband got out the Nebulizer & a bit later the water came out ! Dr. said to take it when we travel too .
alpiner, sorry about your choking spell - glad the Nebulizer worked quickly. I plan to keep mine with me, too.
Good morning, Buddies. It's a bright sunshiny day here in Auburn. I've read the paper and had breakfast and am now enjoying my second cup of coffee. My plan for the day includes the usual walk outside and perhaps a load of laundry. I have new library books to read and will probably take one of the books out on my deck (after I sweep off the leaves) and read out there. I'll also call Olyne to see if she will be going to SS and/or church tomorrow.
Alpiner, I'm sorry about the choking spell, but glad the Nebulizer helped! It sounds like it's important for you to take it with you when you travel. Keep us posted.
Jeanne, hooray that you are having a nice day today. I hope the storm bypasses you and the marathon runners have good weather for the race.
Jane, hooray that Ray is home. I know that must be a relief and he is probably much happier about it. Good luck with arranging equipment, visits to the doctor, etc. Keep us posted. Thoughts and prayers from Alabama for both of you.
Mary, I'm still here at my house--and glad to be here--but I do worry about falling and am careful when I walk outside daily. Most of my younger neighbors are either working or out taking young children to play dates, etc. I play bridge at a retirement home once a month and most of the other players are widows, although a few still have husbands and are living the in cottages next to the retirement home. My twice monthly bridge clubs meet at member's homes and I still am not driving, so I must ask someone to drive me. And that is a major pain in the rear!
Sharon, I have a shower chair, too, and it's really appreciated. The shower in the bathroom attached to my bedroom is large enough to have a chair and I do enjoy my showers. I have bars on the walls in that shower and do stand up to rinse off and feel safe in doing that. I've never enjoyed bathing in a tub--for some reason I feel that I'm sitting there with all the dirt I washed off!
Hi to all the Buddies looking in this morning! Enjoy your day!
Sue
Hi Gals, Mary, I misspoke the name of the bird--it is the rose breasted grosbeak. Lucky you to have seen it so often. It made at least 4 trips to the suet feeder yesterday that I saw, maybe more. Haven't seen it today. Lots of goldfinch this year. Now I understand why Kate is moving. If she wants a one story, or needs one, she should do it sooner rather than later. I was so glad when we retired to HH to a one story. We had had a 3 story in IN. Glad she'll be closer to you when she moves. I agree that it is a little scary to be alone in the house at our ages.
BTW, my computer guy told me that there is an Alexa app that can contact neighbors or friends for you when told. I'm going to find that and activate it soonest.
Alpiner, it must have been scary to choke. Glad you had the nebulizer. Keep it handy.
Jeanne, my FB under the name of Sherry Fordyce Ede was lost from my computer when it crashed about a year ago, although I still had it on my phone. So I set up another account under Sherry Ede on the computer. Now my phone crashed last week and I lost everything on it, so have had to set up the Sherry Ede account on it too. Not happy as I had a lot of photos and stuff on the other one. Anyway, I have seen a few posts from you though, can't tell when or on which account. If the new one won't accept you, friend me again.
Jane, I know both of you are happy to have Ray home. I don't envy you trying to keep track of everything. Maybe you should have a caregiver come in for a while till you get it all organized--or you could get an Alexa to remind you of med times, etc. I use her for that. I hope Ray gets stronger and can continue with his chemo soon. Sorry to hear about the snow coming. Yuck! If you get a chance, look at the pictures I posted of my azaleas and flowers in the front of our house. Really looks nice this year.
Sue, I agree with you fully about the shower/tub choice. It was so nice to shower last night and wash my hair and not have to worry. You need to be super careful there by yourself and with your leg problem. Do you wear a LifeAlert or similar? If not, you should, and one that isn't limited to the house. That way, if you fell on your walk, you could get help. I have been carrying an extra keyfob for my car on a lanyard so that I could hit the car alarm button to warn the neighbors that I need help. I've told them where the key is too. Just a precaution.
John will be home anytime now, thank goodness. I think he had a good time & plans for this to be his last tournament in Gatlinburg.
Hi Marilyn, Joy, Darlene, Ginny Ann, and whoever I've forgotten. Sharon
What a nasty day....rain, snow, freezing ice pellets,slush, etc. yucky.
I had to go out to get more glass storage containers. Patricia was making soups and other things faster than I can get them into manageable containers.
I got his meds set up yesterday. Now it's getting the new device calibrated to match the reading he gets from a finger stick. This new one is a "button" that sticks into his arm, and you can scan it and don't need finger sticks. Basic line is he needs to have some food every two or two and a half-hours.
Niece has gone home with her son who drove down from Zumbrota after he finished his vet calls.
She was a great help, but it's nice to have it just the two of us now..
Jane
Hi everyone...I'm enjoying a quite day at home...doing nothing..tomorrow is church and my time to assist with singing st nursing home...Sharon..I would like to know that app for Alexia...of course I live alone..have close neighbors..a son and other family near by...but I admit sometimes I worry ...and it does get lonely...Jane...thinking of you and your hubby...hope he continues to do well and don't forget to take care of your self...I was a caregiver 10 years before my husband passed...so I have walked that walk...I would do it again in a heartbeat...Hi to Mary Jeanne and others looking in...our weather is very warm...85 for high and 60 low.....have a good rest of weekend
Darlene, when I find the app & info, I'll send it to you or post it.
Sorry to say it but winter is back here. No snow but really cold. It stay away for the Marathon runners early but by 10 am it starting storm. Rained all day. I have not even gotten dressed and think will just shower and put other PJs on.
Have a bad time with my tech stuff also. My desktop working o.k but what a mess with my Ipad and one other that works WiFi and its google that has them messed up. I have now got the new smart phone working some but have not put a google acct. on it yet. I have rung them up to work with me but it is another company not google who answered there service calls. Now they want you to pay $60 for a month of help. Not paying for it.
Will let someone else work on the Smart phone . May try calling them later. Think I am going to go back to reading more and stop with the Tech Stuff for awhile. Ipad will not even let me shut it down. Some women voice who I can't understand just keep talking.
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's a bright, sunshiny morning here in Auburn. My newspaper wasn't here when I got out of bed, so I still have that to do--I'm wondering if we have a new delivery person. I've had breakfast, but am still in my PJ's. I will dress soon and get outside for my daily walk before it gets too hot.
Jeanne, I'm sorry you have more winter weather now. I'm so glad that we're having spring-like weather. I worked outside quite a while yesterday and cleaned off my deck. I had lots of leaves (and still more to rake up) in the yard, but I'm making progress.
Hi Sharon, more later. Olyne just called to remind me she's picking me up for Church shortly. So I need to get some clothes on!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. We had a wonderful youth Sunday at church today with lots of instruments played by the youth, children' choir. etc. Very well done. Afterwards we had the 70+ dinner which honors all of us and also remembers the members of the congregation who passed away this year. Good food and good program.
I have 1 load of laundry in but need to add another.
Jeanne, I feel for you on the tech problems! Do you have a daughter nearby who could help you? I'm sorry the weather is o lousy. Lori, in Chicago, escaped it by flying to Atlanta for a 2 or 3 day meeting. She missed the last one too. John's sister was complaining about it in IA also. Hope Jane is able to stay home and safe.
Sue, enjoy church. You sound like you got a lot done outside yesterday. I would have liked to, but can't with this knee.
Hi to everyone else. Have a blessed Sunday. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's another bright sunshiny day here in Auburn. I'm still not dressed, but have eaten breakfast, put the trash barrels down on the street for pick-up, and will get dressed shortly. I think Tim will be coming over sometime this morning to go through my paper work and chat for a bit. I'll probably wait until after he leaves to walk in my neighborhood. I need to do a couple of loads of laundry, too.
We're supposed to have warmer weather today. I will probably wear my usual clothing and take off a layer or two if it does get as warm as the weather man predicts. Not much else going on here this morning except the paper work. I'll put some laundry in the washer shortly.
Jane, I know you must be happy that Ray is home. I hope he is feeling better. Is he still sleeping upstairs or have you made other provisions until he is comfortable with being upstairs?
Not much else going on here today. I'll probably rake up more leaves and put them on the leaf pile down in the back yard. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. Sorry the font size changed at the end of my last post. Not sure why.
Mary, John got about 10 pts at the tournament and obviously found a good partner. He says he lives in TN, so kudos to your state.He got home about 3:00 Sat.
I did a couple loads of wash yesterday, but that was about all. Today, my cleaning girl is here and then I'm going to Computer club to learn some tips on Office.
Jane, hope you two are getting along well and getting things organized.
Darlene, I still haven't found the app. Need to call my computer guy to find out where he found it.
Sue, glad you have a nice day today. We do too. The grass needs cutting badly but we're scheduled for Thurs if the weather cooperates.
Hope Freckles continues to improve, Marilyn.
HUGS to all! Sharon
I hope everyBuddie is doing fine. I've read everything but didn't take notes. My brain is kind of numb this morning.
A rainy, dreary day here and for several more days, I guess.
The church sent out communion yesterday and Ray liked that. He hasn't been to church since all of this chemo stuff...don't want him to get infected by those who insist on going to church when ill and then shaking hands and hugging with colds or worse.
Any way...we started the morning with a panic on my part. His blood sugar was 47! The doctor had changed the long lasting from morning to night and shot it up to 10 units from 6. I grabbed the glucose tabs and we got it stabilized. His vision had gone blurry. Scared me to death. Last night I called the hospital to see if they had an "Ask a Nurse" program. No, but operator connected me with a nurse...who couldn't give me medical advice, but agreed that I should not do the 10 at night. I skipped it and his BS was 101 this morning! I'm going back to the old routine until we see his doc tomorrow afternoon.
I need to go get some items at the store and continue with laundry.
Always something! ::)
jane
jane, awful about your wake-up panic situation. Glad you knew what to do in the short term until you could get more info. I do hope things can get settled down for y'all soon.
Sharon, congrats to John for the good tournament and the new partner - both goodies. Tell me again when your wedding trip is, please. Ours is on 18 May (not long now), and only a couple of hours away.
Darlene, our temps are almost the same as yours - to be near 90 today and tomorrow. Not my favorite, but that's why we have a/c.
Sue, good to get your walk in before the day heats up.
Marilyn, you take good care of your babies (two- and four-legged).
Jeanne, sorry about your tech problems.
I'm going to have coffee Friday morning with my swimming buddies. It'll be good to catch up on all their news. Going to the doc after that. I made an appointment because I've been having lots of swelling in my feet - have had to change what shoes I can wear. My BP med already includes a diuretic, and I pee all the time anyway, so I don't know what else is available. We shall see.
Renovations continue here. They've started painting our hallway, and the carpet is to be replaced sometime. At least things are being done.
Have a good week, Buddies!
Sharon. No, I don't have family living close. Nearest would be Grandaughter in Connecticut 760 miles. 3 GGC. GS in springfield Mo. Then Texas 1170 miles. 3 GS and 5 GGC.then next are The ones in UK. 4300. All are such Wiz on Technology but no help. But I prefer to stay in Illinois .
Was a cold and wet day Saturday for the Marathon but some good times were made with records broken. As Usual the winers were from Kenya. One man and one women. Both coming in on the 26 K in less than 2 hours. Unbelievable. That is about what. 16.25 miles? We had about 18000 run that. Average were coming in at close to 4hours. We have one man that does it about 78 years old and he takes most of the day. But makes it.
Jane, what a scare! It's so good that you have educated yourself on what to do in emergencies. That dr really made a boo-boo!
Jeanne, somehow I thought you had a daughter or someone about an hour or so away from you. Guess I thought wrong. Your family is even more spread out than mine.
Mary, the wedding is May 25 in Evansville, IN. We're flying directly there on Friday and home on Sunday. You're lucky yours is close. It's supposed to be hot here tomorrow too. About 82 today.
I took Bunny to be groomed this morning and John picked her up. She looks so nice. I had her clipped shorter this time. They put a Service dog collar on her instead of her harness and of course John didn't notice. I was gone to a computer meeting on WORD. When I got home and saw it, I called her and the other dog was still there, so I had to turn around and run the service collar back to them and pick up the harness. They were so relieved, but I was so aggravated. It was their mistake and John's lack of observance.
My house is all clean now. Yea! Sharon
Good morning, Sharon, and Every Buddy looking in. I cleaned up my back yard deck yesterday and raked a lot of leaves, but many more need to be raked and taken down to my leaf pile in the back yard. I'll be doing laundry again today and probably finishing a library book I started yesterday. I'll do my usual walk in the neighborhood, too.
Mary, what fun to have coffee with your swimming buddies. Do you still swim with them at all or have you given up on getting out to the pool? I miss swimming and my only opportunities are when Tim has a swim party at his home and he or Kris come over to pick me up. They usually have a big pool party at the end of August or early September.
Jeanne, it was interesting to hear about the Marathon. Those Kenyan runners seem to win a lot. Do they run near your home?
Sharon, hurray on the clean house, but yuck on mix-up at the groomer's! Nothing worse than having to do something twice!
I worked in my back yard yesterday. I finally got my deck cleaned off but now need to get someone (perhaps my neighbor's yard men) to clean out the gutters on the back porch.
Jane, I hope Ray is having a better day. I can't remember if you've moved him downstairs until he's better able to deal with the stairs. Keep us posted--you're both in my prayers and I hope things progress nicely.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, I'm afraid I've given up on the pool. I'm afraid with my bad balance, bad breathing, and bad back, the getting to and from the car to the pool would do me in. I have been keeping in touch with my pool buddies, though.
Sharon, your wedding is a week after mine. I haven't decided what I'm going to wear. They have said not exactly "clothing is optional" - definitely wearing clothing, but that what you wear doesn't matter. I'm waiting to see what Margaret (as mother of the groom) is wearing.
We're possibly going to get to 90 today, but then back to more seasonable temps the rest of the week. In the bad news department, my 92-year-old, Monday-night bridge partner is still in the hospital, and may not make it through this. She has had a previous heart attack, and is a diabetic. She's a great gal, and I hope for the best for her. I texted with her last night, but haven't heard anything since then.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
Morning Buddies....
Sue...you're a bundle of energy.
Jeanne...somehow I thought, too, that you had family in Danville. A memory is a terrible thing to lose. ::)
Sharon...I hate mixups, too, but good of you to go back. They should have come to you!
Darlene and Mary....whew... 90s...and we're in the 40s again.
Alpiner...hope all is great in CA.
SNAFU at lab this morning. Someone called to remind us of Ray's lab work...yep, we know...on our way. Got up to hospital...and NO lab order for the oncologist we have to meet at 7:40 am tomorrow at hospital! I called his office....everyone busy on other phones...someone will call you back. Wait, wait...finally register person said she'd try to get thru to them. In meantime, sweetie from lab said she'd do a "rainbow"...guess that's draw enough to cover ALL bases...and so she did. On way out register lady said she'd gotten thru to Cancer Center and gave them fax no. for lab.
Aaaccckkk!
His number was 98 this morning, so glad I overrode the doctor's order!
Sorry for venting.... :( ;D
Rains to come today, and we have appt at 1:15 with diabetic nurse and 2:00 with his new internal Med/primary care doctor...who looks as if she's on recess from Middle School!
Jane
Jane, love the comment on Ray's new primary care doctor.
They all seem so young now--do you think it's because we're getting so old? :D Your hospital needs to get organized! But at least they worked with you. I'm glad Ray's #'s were so much better today. Doctors don't know everything. Hang in there. Sending HUGS and prayers.
Mary, it's a shame you had to give up swimming. I know you enjoyed it so much. Wish I did, then maybe I could force myself to go.Good luck on deciding what to wear to the wedding! I'm so sorry to hear about your bridge friend. Maybe she will rally. I hope so.
I was up until 3:00 so I slept in and haven't accomplished anything. It's really warm here today too--high 80's.
Sue, I can't believe how much you accomplish--especially with your leg problem. I'm glad you're going to get the landscapers to do your gutters this time!
Darlene, I'll send you an email about Alexa app.
Hi to Marilyn, Alpiner, Ginny (?), Joy and whoever else I've missed. Sharon
Hospice called and gave me the day off. Freckles gets her first treatments this afternoon I am thinking of taking on a new Hospice patient, not necessarily one that includes freckles. I may be going t=into someone's home to visit.
Now I do have elder daughter 40 miles away from me but gone more than home now . Still her address. She retired an spends a lot of time with grands in Connecticut Months in Florida and has two friends now widows and they love to take trips . Will go anyplace. Just to be gone. I prefer home.
Storme and cold here yet. I went doctors for just check up today. Friend and I just did some running around. Store,Walmart library .looking for a printer. I did get my front yard all cleaned up of leaves,limbs. Spent 4 hours it took. I saw some men putting on a new roof up the street and talked to them.
With all the bad weather I have a couple of leaks in my bathrooms add around the pipes .they stopped to check a gave a price to take care of all once it warms up. Felt good on getting that done.all contractors want just big jobs any more. So now got yard work and roof done . All I need to find a painter to paint the big porch and jet wash the place.
Got Comcast coming in the morning to put a new modem on. Havin hard time with the wifi. Just want all done so can enjoy summer if it gets here. Winter was just awful.
Good morning, Ladies. I'm still sitting here in P.J.'s but have cleaned up the kitchen and trying to decide what to do today. I will walk in my neighborhood and probably read in the afternoon.
Jeanne, woo hoo on finding a roofing team who will take care of putting on a new roof when the weather clears up. Last winter a neighbor's tree fell on my roof and I had to put a new roof on. Thankfully son Tim had a friend who is a roofer who replaced my roof and at the "mother-in-law" price, so hopefully I'm set for the rest of my life. This is the second roof I've put on this house as it needed a new roof when I moved here from the farm.
Marilyn, what will you do with your day off? You seem to always be busy and you seem to be doing things you enjoy. Have a good day!
Jane, we're here for VENTING--sometimes it just seems like we all need to vent sometime--and we're all open to listening and venting right along with you. I can remember when Bob was so ill and I had to stay upbeat for him. Not an easy thing to do. You and Ray are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your chin up!
Mary, I'm sorry to hear about your bridge partner's hospitalization. I hope she has a speedy recovery. Also am sorry that you've given up going to the pool. It seems the older we get, the harder lots of our activities get, too. All I do now if the way of exercise is some yard work and also walking in my neighborhood. I pulled weeds yesterday in my little mini-garden space in the back yard. It's about time to start planting out there!
Hi to Darlene, Marilyn, and other Buddies looking in this morning.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. Jeanne, looks like things are looking up for you. Hope it all gets done asap.
Marilyn, enjoy your day off.
Jane, hope Ray is doing well today or at least better.
Sue, I wish I could get down and weed, but my knees won't let me. I've spent most of the morning working on John's computers. I swear he just has a mental block when it comes to learning how to do things.
We had an awful event in Charlotte yesterday--UNC-Charlotte with an active shooter who killed one, shot 2 with life-threatening injuries and 2 more with lesser injuries. The shooter was only 22 years old. Don't know if he was a student there or not. I can't believe the violence we have in our world today.Sharon
Dreary day here...hope some sun soon.
Ray's chemo was just Keytruda today. Once didn't want to lower white blood count with chemo drugs.
While he had the one hour infusion, I got grocery shopping done, stopped for pills new doc ordered, but no script recd. doc's office later called to apologize and pharmacy called the 'script was filled.
I went to a Women's Night...vendors of massage, lots of other services...facials, microdermabrasion, waxing, etc. I was glad when Kathy agreed to leave after an hour and a half...before the "speakers" started. I was too tired for that.
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. It's another bright sunshiny day here in Auburn. I'm not dressed yet, but plan to get outside and work in my yard shortly. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, so that is out of the way. I cleaned off my little garden space yesterday and will probably turn the soil over and try to decide what to plant there. I usually put in a couple of tomato plants but will need to go out to get some. Maybe Eddie can take me to Ace hardware where they have a nice selection of fruits and veggies ready to be planted.
Sharon, I read the news about the shooting in Charlotte yesterday. I can't understand how people use guns like that--what in the world are they thinking! We always had guns at our house when Bob was living--used only for hunting and he made sure our boys understood and used safety precautions. After I moved up here, I sold all the guns except a BB gun to one of Tim's friends who still hunts. Eventually I got rid of the BB gun. We had a special locked gun cabinet which was off limits unless the boys had permission to go out hunting.
Jane, I meant to ask (and maybe did) if Ray is now sleeping down stairs? It might be easier for him and you if he were closer to the lower floor. I hope he is feeling better and the infusions are helping. You are both in my prayers. Keep us posted.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
jane, the treatments are so hard - on all concerned. I can understand not staying for speakers, but I hope you took advantage of a massage.
I hope you get a tomato planted, Sue - those fresh ones are SOOOO good.
Sharon, all the shootings are awful - absolutely beyond horror. I wish we could do something to curb gun accessibility.
Marilyn, glad to hear you got a day off. Hope all are doing well out there on the West Coast.
Nothing going on around here. Happy Thursday to all the Buddies!
Hi Gals. Jane, it sounds like you are exhausting yourself. Can you hire someone to help you? At least with the cleaning and grocery shopping? I hope the infusion went well today.
Sue, I used to plant tomatoes when I had a spot that was sunny enough, but of course the HOA won't let us plant vegetables in our yard. There are garden spots that are rented out back by the ballfield, but way too big for a couple tomatoes. I have enough onn my hands with the flowers and household stuff. I just got back from the grocery. I used the motorized cart. I could have handled a regular cart but it would have exhausted me.
At 2:00, a neighbor is coming over to see my gown on me and cut a pattern for the extra material from the alternations to cover the back strap of my bra and the open space below it. The lovely tulle topper will disguise the fact that it isn't part of the dress.The girls will pin it in place before the wedding for me.
John is getting all his new contacts added to his gmail account and doesn't seem too out of sorts about it.
Mary, I agree that all these shootings are awful and that we need to get rid of the guns. We had a rifle and a shotgun that John used for hunting but gave those to Brian once he had his own home.No one needs anything more powerful than those except for the military and the police! Sharon
These college and other shootings are beyond horrible. Nobody beyond police and military needs AR15s,etc., in my view.
Sharon....I have had a cleaning lady for years and I love having her come. We kept her after I retired because Ray didn't want to start helping on the cleaning. ;D
Sue...Ray can get up the stairs to our bedroom and the shower. The chair lift for the stairs is supposed to come in today. If it does, they'll install tomorrow morning. We have a young man who does the yard work. I don't enjoy that anymore and I can't do it.
Mary...not too much going on here. Ray rode with me to the bank, grocery store, drug store and WalMart. He stays in the car, but he loves getting out. The mucinex and fluonase the onc said to take seems to be helping with the congestion. What Jane suggests doesn't have the weight with him that the Oncologist saying same things does!
He ordered Atlantic code from a place called Sizzlefish and it came this morning, packed in dry ice. 15 pieces, so he's set for awhile. We can't seem to get good cod here, so he's a happy guy. I take him to get his toenails trimmed today, and I have a haircut for me tomorrow.
Hi to Darlene, Alpiner, Jeanne, and Marilyn and all looking in.
Have a good Thursday!
Jane
They called me today to tell me what the blood test did show on Tuesday. Glad I asked them to take it. I had gone in just to see how my BP was doing on a new pill. It was O.k but again my Sodium was to low along with Cloride. Those the only 2. Same thing that happened in December check up. Told me to not be drinking so much water. I always thought you had to drink at least 3 qt. He says I am washing the Sodium away. So now will drink Veg. Juice, and Gateraid. I had stopped using salt and suger year ago and had problem ever since. Get a little dizzy once in awhile .
It has poured down all day again today. Flooding all over the place. Going to keep it up for next 8 dys other than sunday. Just not driving the new car yet. I need some practice to test things. Keep waiting for nice days. :-\
Jeanne...I drink a lot of water....but my lab numbers are all OK....what different BP med are you taking...Im on Losartan...but received a letter from pharmacy it was being recalled...so will take the letter to my Dr. See what he says...the recall said it could cause cancer...it's stormany here..so better get off this I Pad...Hi to all Darlene
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've dressed, finished my grocery list, had my breakfast, and am waiting for Eddie to pick me up for my Friday errands. I need to brush my teeth but otherwise I'm ready to go. I want to stop at Ace Hardware to see if they have tomato plants to set out, also.
Mary, I'm hoping to find a couple of tomato plants this morning at Ace Hardware. I've cleared off my little bed which I'll plant with the tomato plants and save some room for green beans. My right hand is really sore--swollen around my little finger and the next finger. I think I banged it on something but can't for the life of me figure out what!
Jane, I'm with you about the "need" for guns in one's home. We've always had hunting guns (at least until Bob died) but they were always used carefully and safely. I don't even have a BB gun anymore! One of Tim's friends who is still hunting bought the last of Bob's guns from me several years ago. I was glad to get rid of them. I hope the chair lift will be completed today if not done yesterday. It will be a big help, I'm sure. I'm glad Ray is getting out with you when you are doing errands. It's probably a nice outing for him.
Jeanne, I hate rainy days as I like to get outside every day and at least walk in my neighborhood. We've had a little rain recently, but not as much as I'd like. I hate to carry buckets of water to my shrubs and my little garden when it doesn't rain enough..
Darlene, I hope your storms are not heavy and no damage to your flowers and other plants. Let us know what your doctor says about the Losartin.
I'm off to wait for Eddie. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Darlene...I'm on Losartan, too, and got that goofy letter....as if any of us would know which mfg or number was on the original bottle. I was about out, so just refilled my 'script and tossed the left over pills in a plastic bag to take to drug disposal thing at the Police station.
Jeanne & Darlene...Ray's sodium was low, too, because he never used salt. ER doc said to eat some Lay's potato chips; his onc in Tx told him to add more salt to his Margueritas! :2funny: I started adding salt to his food and his numbers came up from 124 to 133-134 so much closer to the low end of 135 on sodium.
Sue...sounds like a busy Friday for you and Eddie. I hope he can take you wherever it is you want to go.
Hi to Sharon and Mary when they pop in.
The carpenter has been here and installed the handrail we wanted for the 3 steps that lead up to the landing. He's paid and on his way. The chair lift people were here at 7:45 and they're installing the lift. So, it's been a busy morning here at Chez DeNeve!
It's a nice day...in high 50s now and hoping maybe the sun will come out. Right now everything is so wet.
Time for me to get Ray's midmorning snack ready.
Have a good Friday.
Hi Gals. I had to take Bunnyin for a retest on her urine. She's fine now. Then I got a major scare with my computer blocked from "they said Microsoft" I called the # and it sounded like a scam to me, so I disconnected. I first did a restart and the same screen came up, so I did a complete shutdown and when it came back up, I was fine. Whew!
Nothing else going on here. Hope Jane's stair lift gets installed and works well today. I'm glad you have a cleaning girl. Same reason I kept mine after retirement. Take care of yourself as well as Ray and be sure to talk to the Dr. about the Losartan.
Rather overcast and a few sprinkles this AM. Otherwise fine. Temps in the 80's.
Have a nice weekend everyone. Sharon
Jane I had forgot you took the same BP med...so if u threw them away..,what are you taking...I'm going to as Dr to let me try the ampodooine sgain...I never add salt...my sodium was 143...wasn't flagged on report...as I said I have Dr aappt wed...so will see what he says...glad you are getting things done for Ray...it will be a relief...I know...Have a great weekend everyone...
Jane and Candy. Now I was on one 3 months ago and it was doing well but it was taken of the Market. Now my Dr. put me on Lasarton 2 months ago. Not doing to good on it. my Drug and Dr. just renewed the prescription last week. Nothing said about taken it of market. I heard that 8 different drugs has not been taken off the matter. I am about ready to get off anything Generic . go back on Benecar even if it is hundred twenty dollars a month. Getting not to trust drugs now. Pushing these $13 a month generics. We don't know what is going into them. Going to see if I can get of the BP medss It is bothering my Sodium.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
The thunder and rain just started here (10:30 am). It's supposed to storm all day long. Y'all east of me, get ready!
Good morning, Buddies. I'm planning on planting some green bean seeds today in my little back yard garden today. I did plant the 2 tomato plants that I bought yesterday. I'll need to water the plants and the new seeds, too. We haven't had a good rain for a week or so.
Jeanne, it's so exasperating when you get a new prescription and are not sure if it is the best one for you. I hope you can get an explanation about the reason the doctor renewed the prescription!
Darlene, it's good to see you here this morning (although your post was yesterday evening). Let us know what your doctor says when you see him Wednesday. I hope you get some good news.
Sharon, that's good news about Bunny. But yuck on the message supposedly from Microsoft. I had one of those several years ago, clicked on the so-called "fix" and had a wretched mess getting out of it. I now run a test run with my soft ware and ignore any other such messages. I run my software thing every day after I've been on the computer.
Jane, it sounds as if you have things under control at Chez De Neave! I'm glad the carpenter finished his part of the job and the chair lift people arrived to install the lift (or whatever it's called to get him upstairs safely!). Keep us posted.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
P.S. Mary, I just saw your post about the thunder/rain starting at your place. So I'm going to get dressed and try to get my morning walk finished before it starts here. I haven't looked at the weather forecast, but we usually get rain when you do.
It's just raining lightly now (11:15), but we got over 0.5" of rain in about 20 minutes!
Darlene, I sent you a message here on S & F asking for your email. Apparently, the one I have is wrong. I wanted to send you the Alexa info.
We have severe storm warnings for later today, but looking at the radar map, it may miss us AGAIN! We need some too. Nothing yet. John went to take his walk before the rain and is back & showered and still nothing!
I may go out and see if I can weed under my bird feeder from a chair. Definitely can't get down on my knees.
Nothing else planned for today. May try to finish my book. Do any of you read Karen Robards? I thought I had liked her in the past. It's a mystery, but has ghosts in it and is kind of silly.
I think I forgot to mention that when I tried my gown on, I put on a different bra and believe it or not, it didn't show, so don't need to do anything.
I wouldn't take Losartan even by a different mfgr. There are all kinds of BP meds available. Discuss them with your dr or pharmacist. I tried one cardiologist who tried to add that to my meds and I have low BP. I refused and changed doctors.
Next week, I have an appt with my primary dr to discuss my meds and supplements and labs and see if he can come up with something to give me more energy. Our internet provider is coming out to change out our modem Tues. and see if it improves our signal. They did do somethings yesterday that helped. Thursday, I go in to get my hair cut and highlighted for the wedding. I'm planning my mani/pedi for the 22 or 23. We leave the 24th. What a lot of hassle for a wedding!
Hope the storms don't do any damage to anyone. Have a nice weekend. Sharon
Sharon..I changed my email to darlenebullard4@gmail.com...so try that one
Darlene...I continue on Losartan. It works for me, and one doc of mine specified that one. I think the problem was in one plant where it was made. They're all made somewhere overseas, it seems. It's, to me, like the scares on hamburger or avocados or whatever ...
Morning tO Sharon, Sue, Mary, Jeanne
It started out sunny here, but sure dark and threatening now in the west.
Maybe I can get some plants into pots. I bought some gorgeous tangerine colored geraniums that the garden center said we're new, some beautiful pink ones that are also pretty and some lavender Mary Washington ones. That will probably be the extent of my flowers...along with maybe some colorful impatients.
Have a blessed Sunday.
Happy Sunday, Buddies!
We had 2" of rain total yesterday - some in hard squalls with lots of wind gusts - but nothing severe.
Your geraniums sound lovely, jane. Nothing planted here yet - Margaret's been too busy with the upcoming wedding to have to worry about plants for my deck. That'll come later, maybe.
Tomorrow, I'm going to lunch with a friend who's in town for the weekend. And then a mani/pedi on Wednesday. That's it for my week. What have y'all got planned?
Good Afternoon, Every Buddy. I went to SS and church (the service was led by our middle school students). They did a pretty good job with their King and other students who acted out parts. It was enjoyable, too. Their adult advisors had them well prepared. Afterwards my friends and I (and almost everyone else who were in attendance) went down to Baird Hall and ate lunch which was prepared by our new student advisor and his students. The money which was contributed toward the meal will go to the youth's program who will be attending our summer camp up in north Alabama.
I'm planning on reading the rest of the day, although I also plan to plant some green beans in my new little garden out back.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane, it has been overcast here too and rained last night and while we were in church, but not raining now. We needed it. I bought one traditional red geranium for one of the pots in back, but I have a variety of flowers in the pots. The showstoppers are the pink hibiscus in 2 pots in front. They each have 4 or 5 blooms on them.
Sue, glad you got to church and hope you get your green beans in.
Mary, I imagine you're anxious to get some flower in, but understandable that Margaret is too buy with the wedding now. I don't know how much rain we got, but quite a lot, I think. The storms woke Bunny about 2AM and scared her, so she started crying to get out of the den. Fortunately, John took care of her.
Darlene, I'll send the email in a few minutes. I've been to church & SS and put in a load of towels and had my lunch. Nothing ele scheduled. Have a blessed Sunday. Sharon
I did get some flowers...the tangerine geraniums.... in our Mexican Talavera (?) pots and the hanging baskets with a geranium that is both pink and white. I had to go to the city's compost area to get some compost to mix with my potting soil. Gary and Ray have a small compost pile, but it's behind the bee hives. They were very active, and I'm not taking a chance of getting stung again on my mastectomy side arm.
I'll finish up the lavender frilly Martha Washington geraniums tomorrow.
We had a short t'storm and more to come tonight with a cold front. Today was 78, but just low 60s for next few days.
Jane
Glad you got your flowers planted, Jane. I bet the orange geranium in the Talavera pot is particularly pretty. I just came in from weeding under my bird feeder. One of the cons of having one. I had to sit in a chair and use a weeder thingy to do most of it. John didn't seem inclined to do it.
I have a couple more loads of laundry to do today, but that's all I have planned. Dr's appt tomorrow.
Darlene, did you get my email?
Sharon
Ray's back in hospital...spent from 1:15 am to 5:30 am in ER. They say pneumonia...I think they need to drain his lung again. Pulmonologist being called in.
I need to sleep. Be back when I can.
Jane
Oh Jane, I'm so sorry. HUGS and prayers for you both. I hope he recovers quickly. REST! Sharon
So sorry, jane. Lots of Tennessee hugs!
Sorry to hear that Ray is back in the Hospital, Jane. Sending prayers.
Freckles is doing a bit better. She was taking the Carprofen, Generic Rimadyl twice a day, plus I had been giving her Turmeric paste as well. The vet said, don't give her both because they both do the same ting. So in the morning I give her the pain pil and her in the evening meal she gets the Turmeric. The Turmeric past is called Golden Paste is is good for humans and dogs, so I take it too. Here is the link telling you all about it and the recipe. https://tinyurl.com/yyw3m2lw (https://tinyurl.com/yyw3m2lw)
Sharon...I see where I have a message from you but having hard time opening it....Jane sorry to hear about Ray...prayers in your behalf....that he heals quickly....we are still having rain showers...I've been trying to clean house...having kids and grand kids this weekend..have 11 here for dinner on Mothers Day...daughter and dil...cooking...Hi to Jeanne..Mary..Sue..and Marlyin and any I left out...Darlene or]
Hoping to hear that Ray is better and that Jane got some sleep.
Marilyn, I'm glad Freckles is better. My first Lhasa was on Rimadyl for pain. She lived till 15.5 yrs! The paste sounds good too.
Darlene, I will resend the email and see if you can open it. Don't know why it wouldn't open, it's gmail.
Hi Mary. Hope you're having a good day and getting ready for the wedding.
Our internet provider is coming over this afternoon to change out our modem to see if we get better reception.
No other plans today. I did make an appt with a different ophthalmologist to see why my eyes are so strained and it's so difficult for me to read, even with glasses. Distance is fine. I've had 2 surgeries on each eye and can't see any improvement, so am changing doctors. He can't see me till June 4th though.
Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
Evening, Buddies!
Ray's still in the hospital and they're still giving him IV antibiotics, nebulizer treatments, oxygen, and meds to get him to cough up stuff from his lungs. He's hoping to come home tomorrow or Thurs. lots of rain and storms predicted for tomorrow.
Landscapers came, weeded, and put down mulch and planted some annuals in the front. I'm pleased with what they did.
I'm tired, so calling it a night.
Jane
jane, glad you've checked in, and that Ray is doing well. Home soon, I hope. I also hope you can get some good sleep (and rest).
I'm pulling a Sharon tonight - it's 3 a.m. here, and I've been awake for about an hour. I don't do this often, but hate it when I do. Usually, I move from the bed to the chair after my potty wake-up, and go right back to sleep. Not tonight, though. Oh, well...
Sharon, our wedding is the 18th, so another week to get ready for that.
Margaret is coming over Sunday to bring some plants for my deck and to see if we can find a place to eat supper for Mother's Day. It may just be Waffle House, but that's okay with me - I love to eat there. (Simple tastes, but I love breakfast.)
I get my mani/pedi this morning, and am going to try to get my car washed - finally get all the pollen off. That's really all that's going on this week.
I hope all the Buddies are sleeping well!
I was offline most of yesterday afternoon. Our provider came to change out the modem & increase the speed, but then our router wouldn't handle it, so they gave me a new router too. Seems to be doing better.
Darlene, didn't get the new email out due to the above. Will try to do that next. I have a doctor's appt at 4:00, so we'll see.
John and I have to teach the SS class this Sunday. Our retired pastor who normally teaches it wants to stay home with his sick wife on mother's day. That's sweet, but the lesson is hard. I've been working on it this morning. Nothing else done.
Jane, I'm so glad Ray may be able to come home tomorrow. I know it will be so much more restful for both of you.
Mary, I know you will be glad to get some flowers out on your deck again. Margaret is so good to you. My pink hibiscus are blooming like mad and are absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately, my azaleas have finished for now, but they are Encores so will bloom off and on all summer. I'm sorry you had a Sharon night. No fun. Nap time this afternoon.
Marilyn, you must be planning for your trip to Hawaii now. Isn't it around the 1st?
I wonder where Sue is. She's usually in early.
Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
Sharon.I received your email...thank you...my grandson will be here this weekend....I will get his help....Darlene
It sounds as if everyone is doing ok...or coping, at least.
Rain and storms and cold and windy here...more like November than May 8! Where did spring go? I see Sue's area is getting heavy storms again as is Joy's. I hope they are both ok.
Ray won't be coming home yet. Dr. said his lungs sound better except for the left one where the cancer is and that still "crackles"...and then he found Ray's heart was irregular so ordered that to be monitored. Because he's getting 4 IV infusions of antibiotics a day, he will be classified as "skilled care" at the hospital. The reason is Medicare won't pay for IV infusions at home...and asking someone to come to the hospital 4 times a day when they're that sick is ridiculous in the doctor's opinion. So, everything will stay the same...the billing from the hospital will just be different. And they were finally getting him up to walk when I left at 2:30...I mentioned again to Dr. that they hadn't walked him at all, so he added that to the orders.
I did get to play bridge today...and we had 2 tables so everyone had lots of chances to play. Some good, some not so good, but it was great to think about something else for a few hours.
I'm home for the night, have had my shower and in "comfy clothes" and watch it rain. ;D
jane
Yes Sharon we leave on the 1st.
I lost my ID wallet yesterday and do not know where. I stopped my debit card and will be issued a new one. I have to go to DMV and get another drivers license because I need a picture ID to get on the plane. I do Have my pictured Hospice ID and my Hospital picture ID but they don't have my full name on them. I called my insurance and they are sending me a new insurance card. I will get a new medicare card but I don't have my social security card I have to go to the office to get that. I just pray that no one tries to open charge accounts or tries to rob our house.There was a 50 doillar bill ib that little wallet but all I care about is my ID
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about your loss. I had my wallet stolen years and years ago. It was a pain then, but nothing like it is now. I hope you don't have any problems, and glad you have enough time to get most things done before your trip.
jane, Glad you were able to get some bridge playing as a distraction. Hugs!
Sue, I hope you've gotten through the weather okay. It's just overcast here, so far. Bad stuff is supposed to start tonight for us.
I've gotten a text from my Monday-night bridge partner. She has defied all odds, is living, and is currently recuperating in the skilled-care area of her retirement community. At 92, she's amazing!
Nothing else going on around here.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm still in P.J's, but hoping to get dressed and outside shortly. It's 9:15 here now and I'm usually up and dressed by then--but I have eaten breakfast and will dress soon. My plan for the day includes some more leaf raking and watering my new tomatoes and the green beans.
I played bridge yesterday at Terri's and had a fantastic first round, but the other two went down hill. I enjoyed the company and was glad to get out of the house.
Jane, I'm sorry Ray isn't coming home yet, but it sounds as if his doctor has a good plan and he'll be home soon. I certainly think it is wise to keep him at the hospital rather than taking him out to get a treatment every day. That has to be exhausting for both of you! Keep us posted. Thoughts and prayers for both of you from here in Auburn. I'm glad you were able to play with your bridge friends, too.
Darlene, I'm glad your grandson will be helping you this weekend. Does he live near you?
Marilyn, I'm sorry about the loss of ID and hope you can get it straightened out before you are to leave for your trip. It's so frustrating to have to get new ID's when things like this happen. When are you scheduled to leave? Keep us posted and good luck on getting the paper work completed.
Mary, the worst of the weather by-passed us. We had a lovely sunny day yesterday and I worked in my yard a while. I've planted 2 tomatoes and some green beans in my little garden and am hoping we don't get more frost so that I can have some home grown tomatoes and beans in the not too far distant future! Hurray that your bridge partner is recovering nicely.
Sharon, I'm glad you're back online now. I hope the new router will continue to work well. What are your plans for Mother's Day? Tim and Kris are taking Ard and me out for brunch on Sunday, so I will miss Sunday School and Church. They want to go about 10:30 in order to beat the church crowd.
Not much else to report today. I did go through my canned goods shelves yesterday. On Saturday, the Postal Workers will pick up bags of canned donations which will be given to the Food Bank. They do this at least once annually in order to keep the Food Bank here and in surrounding areas with plenty of food for those needing it.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane, sorry Ray is still in the hospital, but it sounds like it is for the best. So glad you got out to play bridge and decompress a little.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry to hear you lost all your ID's. You might consider going into the 3 credit centers and have them freeze your accounts until you get new cards. Be sure to talk to your bank and insurance about the loss too. What a hassle! I hope you can get everything replaced before your trip.
Mary, how wonderful that your bridge partner is in rehab now.Very overcast and some sprinkles so far here today.
Sue, sounds like you've got a good garden started. Your bridge tale sounds normal.
I just got back from getting my hair cut and highlighted and then the groceries bought and lunch. Now I have to work on my SS lesson. I hope everyone is high and dry. Sharon
Marilyn...one of my fears is losing my wallet...good advice from Sharon.
Mary...your partner is amazing
Sharon...hope you're not too tired after all the shopping.
Sue...Sunday sounds nice with Tim and Kris.
I'm about to go back up to the hospital. I was there early this morning, went back at 1:15 and he was sound asleep. I couldn't sleep last night because of joint pain...and each time I've tried to sleep today, the phone rings and wakes me up.
It's cold and windy now...just miserable out there.
Jane
I already did all that yesterday except for freezing my accounts. I only lost my debit card, none of my other cards were there. I only carry one in another wallet the rest stay at home. I need one to go with us on the trip. All my cards are paid off anyway. But I did write to Credit Karma and let them know that I will not bee opening any new accounts.
Sounds like all are doing O.K.We seem to get little things happening daily now. Just like our weather here in Illinois. Been storms everynight this week so far. I mean heavy. During the day sort of let up and dries out some but then here they come again. Sort of having to run out and do a little between .
Now Wednesday was a great day. I had spent 3 hours Tues. pulling creaping charlie and weeds. Raking leaves. finely Wed. SIL came to town and spent 3 hours putting yard in shape. Looks good. Then my man who was going to put new roof came at noon and did that .Just 2 men and it went fast. After them came the one to cut my yard. I mentioned to the Roof people that I was getting ready to jet wash the place . Have a little mold on oneside . Iwas then going to wash the big porch down. Paint the furniture and get it all done for summer. He said he would jet every thing down for me next Tuesday just add hundred dollars to the roof check. Sounded good to me.. Then went and bought all the paint and stuff. Now for the first sunny day.
Jane. I hope soon you will find time to slow down. Now I think it better with what his problem is that they keep husband in Hospital until they say All Clear. Seen to many time they send them home and they are back in in a week. Its hard for you going daily but its better in the end.
Oh! that happened to me on my billfold. What a mess changing things. Then after I did that. I found the bill fold. was in a purse that I hardly ever use but did for one day. Now I only carry what I am going to need that day. I made copies of every thing and on some you can just show a copy.
Now when went to Driving lic. place I had a card printed out thatlooks just like a drivers licence card with photo and every thing. They last Years. Just a ID card. I show it more than when they ask for drivers license. They send them to you with you new license card. Looks the same but just Say Identity instead of licence.
My car key is what make me nerves now. On the new car I got 2 keys. They work on a Chip. Not use to the clikig but will not open door the old way. I kept walking to my car and trying. They informed me that the keys cost $250 if loose them. On my old car I had about six sets of keys sets with my door and mail box on. Always carried 2 sets because I lost 2 set already in last 5 month.(old car) Walmart found one set just a month ago.. Now I keep one of the new ones at home safe and sound. Wish they would give a choice of what People want and not so much Tech stuff.
Sun is out. Will now run and spray paint a few of the plant pots .
They say stormy tonight so will put on the porch. Crazy weather. Wonder what kind of summer its going to be. Feel like I need a vacation. D. in Texas was just on and their area flooded again. This is twice in 3 months so it won't be there for awhile. The Bluebells sure look pretty there this year though. I never have been there at the right time.
Hi everyone....we just had a bad thunderstorm...rain and marble to quarter size hail...has moved west now...lots of leaves in the yard and only see one small limb....got real dark...was scary....Jane hope...Ray recovers quickly and able to come home...I know it's hard on both of you....that's scary losing your wallet...I dropped my checkbook when getting out of my truck at walmart..thought I had just left it in the seat...there it was on the ground by my truck....thank God....no one saw it....I plan to be more careful...Hi Mary...Sue Sharon Jeanne and others looking in....Have a great Mothers Day.......Sharon my grandson lives about 4 hours from me[/color]
I went up to see Ray after lunch but he was asleep. They'd given him tylenol and benedryl and he slept and slept. I think his body needs that rest.
I'm tired tonight, too...joints still unhappy and the cold wind outside is nasty.
I put the oven on autoclean since it's so cold outside; I figured now was a good time to get it done and have some heat in the kichen when it finishes.
jane
Jane.....I need to turn on the auto clean for our stove too but its electric , we have solar & its cloudy . Our electic rates are sky high so I'll wait for a sunny cool day
I am awake early for me...too many thoughts rolling through my brain.
At least the sun is out!
Back later, if I can.
Jane
So sorry, jane! I totally understand. Hang in there, babe!
So much for nothing being exciting. I went to Panera this morning to have coffee with the swimmers. Walking up to place my order, and damned if I didn't trip over my own feet and fall down. Knocked over the stanchions, got umpteen people running to help. I HATE making a spectacle of myself. Anyhow, first, I didn't break anything (except my ego). They had me sit for a bit to be sure I was okay, then about four folks got me back on my feet and to a table. One of the Good Samaritans was a Hospice Nurse, and she watched me carefully, went and got ordered my coffee for me, offered me some Advil, and then told me I should probably be using a walker instead of just a cane. And, DAMMIT, I know she's probably right. (Sorry for the profanity - got to get it out somewhere.)
So now I'm home, have taken some acetominophen (didn't take the Advil that was offered), and will hopefully take a nice nap after lunch. Sighhhhhhhhh!
Good morning, Jane, and Every Buddy looking in. I'm waiting for Eddie to come to take me to the library and Kroger. He should be here shortly. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, so I'm ready to go. He will take me to the library first to return books and get a few more.
Jane, I'm sorry about having trouble with your sleeping. I know that you must be very apprehensive when the phone rings. How was Ray feeling yesterday? I hope he's beginning to feel better and hope he isn't depressed about staying in the hospital. I'm sure his doctor will let you know when it's best to bring him home. Keep us posted. Thoughts and prayers coming your way!
Marilyn, it sounds as if you are good to go. When are you leaving and how long will you be in Hawaii? Have a great time. I hope Keith is able to enjoy the change during the trip.
Darlene, I hope the hail didn't damage your roof. You were blessed to find your wallet by your truck and with every thing inside! Does your grandson live near you?
Alpiner, it's good to see you here this morning. Are you planning on traveling anytime soon?
Oh, Mary, I'm so sorry about your mishap at Panera. I can sympathize with your feeling like a spectacle. I've had those moments myself and it's hard to deal with. Thank goodness nothing was broken. I understand how you must feel about using a walker, but sometimes you just have to suck it up and get with the program. Hugs from Auburn to you this morning!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn, glad there were no credit cards and that you have reported the loss. I'm not familiar with Credit Karma. Must be a western organization. Be sure you use a wheelchair for Keith to get through the airports on your trip and also warn him about TSA going through his bags and make sure there's nothing in them that shouldn't be. Paranoia is part of Alz. SIL, Milly, had a total meltdown going and coming home from her sister's in Phoenix. Fortunately, happened before we tried to bring her to the wedding. She agrees that coming isn't a good idea. Maybe Keith hasn't reached that stage, but a word to the wise.
Mary, I'm so sorry you had your embarassing and probably painful incident at Panera. I guess we all have to accept our frailties and act accordingly. I have the walker in the bedroom, but haven't taken it out since my knee surgery was over. HUGS!
Sue, sounds like you have lots to do today. Hope you find some good books.
Jane, it's wet, chilly, and dreary here too, so I know what you mean about the joints. It sounds like Ray really needed the rest, and you do too. I wish you had someone there with you to answer the phone, so you could sleep better. It must be really hard. I haven't had to face that yet, but one of us probably will before too long.
Darlene, I worry about you every time I hear about the flooding in TX. I hope you stay high and dry. Nice that your SIL came and helped you out.
Jeanne, hurrah that you have a new roof and plans for pressure washing and painting being done soon and grass mown. Aren't weeds a pain?
I think you're wise to keep a car key at home. I have gotten in the habit of checking to see that I have put my key in my purse everytime I get out of the car. I also have a house key stashed away. Those are the only keys I use. I do have the extra key for John's car, but seldom ever use it. I leave it at home. It's strange that both John and I have Avalon's but 5 yrs difference in age. His is the newer but I don't like some of the things they have done with it.
I slept in this morning. Slept hard last night, didn't even wake up to go to the bathroom or take my thyroid, so had to wait a while after I got up to be able to eat or take my meds. I hate that. Nothing scheduled today.
Have a good day everyone, even if it is a wet one. Sharon
Rained again all night but sun out right now. If dries up some I may still paint the flower pots and the chairs. I forgot to get a can of Beige colour to paint two of the chairs. May just go to Walmarts as it is less than a mile away. Got the others at Manards the other day. Need to take the sun screen back to Walmarts anyway. Thing is so big.
Jane. Maybe they will hold husband in Hospital until Monday now. Sleep is most probably doing him good. His lungs need to be clear. You just rest all you can.
My BP was getting to high for me. Dr. does not seem to bother as much as I do. I feel like now, after going back on using salt and seeing it drop I feel much better. Get blood taken again next week and will talk to him. Also eye doctor on Monday. My dry eye seems to be much better also.
I do believe that if the weather would improve I will be back chipper again. Winter was my worst one it seems. Stuck in the house to much.
MaryZ. Glad you didn't hurt anything. You see so many using walkers now. If you feel would help you more. Get one of the new walkers. They are not that bulky .Also people get out of your way when they see you using one.
Jeanne..,did ur Dr change your BP med. that's the way my Dr is...doesn't seem concerned if it is high
Candy. I had a Primary Dr. for 25 years and he was the one who decided I should take a BP med. Mild one. this about 8 years ago. Got me on a prog. for Benecar that saved me money. It cost $186. to some people. But he retired and I still was on the low cost. They kept me on the program until the thing stopped it over a year ago. I just go to a Convenience Dr. now for BP Checking. Young Chinese.Office just down the Road. He just does not seem to be that interested if it goes high. Did get me on Benicar Generic for $24 and they worked great. 2 months ago they were taken off the market and they say doubt they will ever be back. I have now been on 3 different ones and my BP just jumps up and down. This I don't like but it seems like they just write another one out for you to try. Not so worried about them. Drug store say that 8 of these Generic ones have been taken away. I don't have a Drug Insurance because I have never taken any other drugs. Don't like them. I will go ahead and pay more I f I can get on one I am happy with. I don't like this bouncing around. Trying to work on what and how eat and hope I can get off all of them. My Sodium is the one that is keeping me and it does seem to be getting better now that I am not drinking so much water but drinking Veg. Juice and GaterAid replacing half the water. I was feeling a little of balance before last week but it seems O.K now. He is going to do the whole blood test thing May 20 so will see. If still not O.K will be seeing a Specialist about it. Quit playing around.
Evening, Buddies!
Mary...so glad you weren't hurt. Please give some thought about a walker (that you can get easily into your car) so you don't end up with something broken.
Jeanne...glad you're feeling better back on some salt.
Sue...hope Eddie came and you got your errands done.
Sharon...our cars use fobs and you can't do anything without it in your purse or pocket. I like not having to dig through a purse to find the thing.
Marilyn...I hope all goes smoothly for you and K on your trip. You will have some help with Gilbert and his daughter with you.
Darlene...hope your weather straightens out.
Alpiner...always good to see your posts.
Joy...are you still getting storms?
Ray is getting walked 4 times a day now and he's using oxygen full time. He needs more when he walks, but that seems normal. He feels better on it...doesn't have chest pain, etc. He was a bit unhappy about having to use it, but we talked and if he feels better, it seems like we can deal with it. They may let him come home Sunday. Thank you all for letting me vent!
I went out for supper with Kathy tonight and so I have lots of pizza for tomorrow's lunch or dinner.
Jane
jane, glad Ray is getting around some, and amenable to using the oxygen. John was adamantly against it.
I have gotten out the less-fancy walker that's easier to fold, and I have ordered a bag for it. I'm obviously getting closer to using it all the time. I'd rather use the Rollator here. Don't know about the dining room. Right now, it's really crowded with non-folding walkers and folks in wheelchairs (more and more of them now), and it's hard to get through the tables/chairs/walkers/etc. In any case, I slept well last night, and am not as sore as I was afraid I would be. No bruises that I can see.
There was a piece on the NBC nightly news last night about the recalls on the "...sartan" blood pressure meds. I take one of them, too (irbesartan), but I've not gotten a recall from my doc or the provider, and I don't have any side effects from it. So I'll keep taking it.
We had 1.5" of rain overnight, but nothing severe (fortunately). Supposed to rain off and on the rest of today and tomorrow, though.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's still cloudy here this morning. I'm not dressed yet, but did get the kitchen cleaned up and have put a Kroger bag full of canned food for the annual drive for our local Food Bank down at the curb for the mail man to pick up. It rained last night after I went to bed, but I don't know how much--my rain gauge froze last winter and I haven't replaced it.
If the rain holds off, I'll probably rake up more leaves in the back yard and take them down to my leaf pile out back.
Jane, I hope you can get Ray home soon as I know he'd much rather be home with you. I do remember those days when Bob had to be in the hospital. He wanted to come home ASAP! When Ray does come home, will he be able to stay downstairs? That might be easier for both of you.
Happy Travels, Marilyn. I'm glad Gilbert and ? (his daughter or son?) will be going with you. Have fun!
Woo Hoo, Mary for a good night's sleep. And no bruises showing, so that's a good thing. We had some rain last night, too. This morning it's cloudy and might rain again, but so far just cloudy.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and a very Happy Mother's Day if you are celebrating with a mother or children celebrating you!
Sue
Sue...No, his sleeping downstairs wouldn't work for us. That's why we had the chairlift put in. The bathroom with the shower is upstairs and our bed, too, of course. If he had to sleep downstairs, I'd have to sleep in a recliner and the walk to the downstairs bath would be longer than it is upstairs.
Mary...Hurrah for no bruises! And maybe take that walker when you're out and about, if it's easy to load in your car. I'm glad Ray isn't fighting anything the doctors suggest. The oxygen makes his breathing easier and he doesn't have the chest pain he gets if he walks without it. It looks as if Monday will be the day, now, and they'll send him home with oxygen until we can get it set up here for our own supply.
Marilyn...I always carry two credit cards...in different places...when we travel since our credit cards have been "compromised" or on lists of compromised cards, and they take so long to get a new one to you. And here, they won't send the card to any address except your home one on file. I've had to use the second one a time or two. Something to think about. But, if you have a debit card, too, that would cover you. One of the Nurses at the hospital had hers and many others apparently compromised, and someone got $900 out of her account. $300 on 3 days. She'll eventually get it back since she had some sort of fraud protection, but that's a bundle to lose to a skimmer.
Sharon...more dreary day here...cold and drizzling on and off.
Darlene...and Alpiner...and Joy...and Jeanne....hope all is well with you.
I'm going to rest a bit before going back up to the hospital. I've got laundry going, the bed changed, some flower planted in pots I picked up when I left the hospital this morning. AND, I'm tired. ;D
jane
Sue, glad you got all your errands run. Hope the weather lets you rake leaves.
Mary, I'm so glad you slept well and aren't hurt. I agree with the others on the walker.
Jane, I'm glad they are getting Ray up and walking and on oxygen as he needs it. I'm sure you are glad to get some flowers out, but be careful and don't wear yourself out. With all the stress and running to the hospital, it's hard on you too. I do hope Ray can come home Monday.
Jeanne & all, do watch your BP and make the doctors pay attention. I think the Losartan, etc has been determined to cause cancer. We don't need any more of that. High BP is called the silent killer! I am fortunate to have low.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL OF YOU! I know some of you haven't birthed children, but you certainly have been a mother figure to some.I've heard from both of my girls. I imagine Brian will wait till tomorrow. Hi to all. Sharon
I need to ask for prayer. One of my grand daughter's is in the hospital in Charleston South Carolina. She has Hepatitis C that has completely destroyed her liver and her kidney's have failed. My son updated me this morning that she is now in ICU on 24/7 dialysis to get the fluid off her body so they can check her heart. They are hoping to get her kidney's fully functioning so that she can have the possibility of a liver transplant. All this has been caused by the bad choices she has made in her life, Drugs and Alcohol.!!! Anyway I am a mess. This past year has really sucked. First I lost a son in Sept. then Keith in October and November, Me in December now this. It is sure taking a toll on my family as well as myself.
Marilyne
On reading your posting above. I am stuck with what to say. You are really being tried. You have had so much this year. Just watch that you don't get sick again.
What a horrible day weather wise. I don't think I will ever get the painting done. Poor Farmers have not even gotten to get started on the planting and fields like like lakes
Today is Graduation day at the University of Illinois and it it being done as usual out on the Football Stadium with very little under roof. Believe that 9 thousand graduating today. (Over 34000 in the Univ.) 3 of my Grands graduated there and I remember the time . Days were Beautiful . It is Sad as it is such a happy time watching them get through. Not so much when using Rain gear to keep dry. Also lots of things the city were putting on has been canceled.
My Spell check seems to have quit working. Usually it shows red as I type the word wrong. I can clik on the Spell Check button below and it will show in a drop down screen but it will not show the correct spelling.
Marilyn, my heart goes out to you.
Jeanne and Darlene,,, Company officials said the recall was due to the detection of an impurity of an active pharmaceutical ingredient. There were 69 lots recalled. I'm going to check with my medical provider but I just refilled my 'script so assume the bad lots have all been recalled by now. Google "Losartan recall" for info.
Marilyn...sorry to hear of your granddaughter. My sister's younger grandson (29) was murdered for those same bad choices. He wouldn't listen to his family.
Sharon and Sue and Mary...looks like bad weather coming your way. Be safe.
Jeanne...same yucky weather here...maybe sunshine and warmer starting tomorrow. I sure hope so, too.
I've been up to hospital and we sat in the solarium...right next to his room for a bit. Then back to his room for lunch, and I came home for lunch and a rest.
Jane. That seems to be the answer from the Dr. and Drug stores on all of the BP meds that are being cancelled. Did you notice if yours that you just got refilled are not Blue and not white?
Still pouring here. Now 3 days. I am not even going to get out of PJs.
Are you close to the hospital that you can go home and rest? No point staying if he is sleeping a lot. They finely lifted the ban that was on out the big hospital here. Only the closest member could visit. Flu was really bad here up until a Week ago.
Marilyn, you've had a year to try your soul. I'm so sorry for all of it and will hold your granddaughter up in prayer.
Jeanne, it has been overcast and some rain every day for 3 days. We had a deluge last night. Too bad for all the graduates.
Jane, I'm glad Ray was able to go sit in the solarium with you for a while. Now, rest!
We taught SS today and then went to church. They had such a cute video of the children answering questions about their parents. After church we went to the Toastery and were told it would be 45 mins, so we went to Lowes next door and got some extra mulch and Prine. Then we went to another restaurant that said it would be an hour's wait, but was less than a half hour. I had eggs benedict and grits!
My first load of laundry is in the wash. I have a busy week this week with lots of doctor's appts, etc.
I hope things look up for Marilyn and Jane! Sharon
Jeanne...I had white pills, but now back to the blue ones. I prefer those...I know what pill it is when I look at them in the morning. I hate having so many round white pills. Hard to tell apart! Yes, we're just a mile from the hospital by the roads...probably a half mile, if I could just fly like the crow over the river on a diagonal. :2funny:
The ER doc checked Ray for flu. He said they were still seeing some cases, too.
I'm home now for the night.
Have a good night's sleep, everyBabe!
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and dressed for the day. I think Tim will come over sometime this morning to go over my paper work so am waiting to take my walk until after he gets here and we look through the paper work. He has placed a basket near my kitchen table for me to put things he should check for me.
We had a nice brunch yesterday--he picked me up about 10:00 and drove me to the restaurant to meet Kris and Arden. We had a short wait to get into the restaurant and were able to order fairly soon after we sat down. The restaurant was VERY crowded, but our order came out quickly and that was nice.
I'm waiting until after he gets here this morning to take my morning walk. I plan to rake leaves and take them down to the leaf pile later on this morning.
Jane, I hope Ray is feeling better this morning and will be able to come home soon. Keep us posted on his condition.
Not much else to report. It is a lovely sunny day here and I want to get out and walk before it gets too hot, but that will depend on when Tim gets here and how much paper work he wants to discuss with me.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Happy Monday, Buddies! I hope all had a good Mothers' Day. The on-and-off rain finally stopped about 3 yesterday afternoon. Margaret came to bring plants for my deck. She brought four hibiscus in pots, a bunch of hanging baskets with mandeville (sp?), a couple of sweet potato vines, and a couple of oxalis pots. I'll get the sweet potato and oxalis planted in the deck-railing-planters when I get some more potting soil on Thursday. She also got me a new hose and pistol-nozzle so I can water them.
Then Matt, Claire, and Claire's mother came, and we all went out to eat. We ate at a local Mexican place. It wasn't too crowded, even though the service was a bit slow. Still good, though. And I talked to the other girls during the evening. I'll be seeing the whole bunch this weekend at the wedding in any case.
I'll be getting my hair cut on Thursday, and picking up my Walmart pick-up order, but that's all I have scheduled until Sue & Randy pick me up on Friday to go do the wedding.
Hope everyBuddy has a better week than she had last week. :thumbup:
Mary...big weekend ahead for you.
Sue...such energy to rake leaves...not one of my favorite things to do.
Darlene...see TX is being overwhelmed with rain. Poor Houston hit again.
Jeanne...hope your Houston daughter is ok.
Sharon...did storms come near you. Weather map looked awful over the weekend for you.
Sitting here at hospital as Ray naps. His blood numbers were better today. Hospitalist talking to Oncologist...waiting for return call, and then I think he'll be dismissed.
Jane
Good morning..late one...I had a wonderful Mother's Day week end..3 of my kids were here ....one son had to work..but a lovely call from him..and some of my grandkids...there was 11 of us to share the Sunday meal..after church...Jane and Jeanne...my Losartan pill was green..the Dr changed me to Amlodipine 5mg..I took it once...but had fatigue and minor other side effects...if I can't handle it this time Dr will try another one....I get tired of worrying about it...hope to find one I am happy with...wished I didn't need any...I'm busy doing laundry...so better get moving...Hi to all...Jane hope your husband gets released today
Yes, Jane, we had lots of rain over the weekend. Most of yesterday was just cloudy till afternoon when we got a downpour again. Nothing severe and no flooding.
We had leftovers last night since we had had a nice brunch. It was leftover meatloaf, etc. Still good and no work getting it on. Brian called about 6:00. He's concerned about my falling and wants me to put up grab bars everywhere! Not going to happen though I may get one put in the shower. I have a suction cup one which is fine for stability, but I couldn't pull up on it if I fell. I'm feeling a little more stable on my knee now, but it still hurts and is weak.
I see the ortho guy Wed and also the neurologist. On Friday, I see the cardiologist. On Thursday we get our church pictorial directory pictures taken. I will really be glad to have one as there are lots of people I recognize but don't know the name of.
Ok Buddies......ur opinion on instant pots...I have a gift certificate from walk mart...and that's what I'm buying....I am thinking of the 3quart..since it's just me...but would I regret not getting bigger one...when company comes....thanks in advance
I have a 6QT and I love it. So easy to use.
Darlene....I don't have one, so no help.
Ray's still in the hospital...had a heart issue while he was sleeping... late this morning.
Magnesium was low, so they brought in an IV of that as I was leaving. His sodium, than heaven's, is up to low end of normal.
I was there all day and tired so will sign off.
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and dressed for a trip to my dermatologist. I'm sure she'll find something to burn off, but I'm used to it by now! A volunteer from the Seniors and Friends group will pick me up and take me there. I'm hoping I get right in and the volunteer won't have to sit there very long. When I was a young teen I spent lots of time in the sun with NO SUNSCREEN--which I don't think was available at the time. I do wear one on my face daily and on my body if I'm at Tim and Kris's pool.
Jane, I'm sorry that Ray has had a heart issue while sleeping and will have to stay in the hospital a bit longer. You sound exhausted and I hope you'll be able to find some rest time. I remember how tough those hospital visits were when Bob was there. The new sodium rising to low end of normal is good news. I hope his doctor will let him come home soon.
Darlene, I have a very small instant pot which I have used a couple of times. It works OK, but I am not cooking much at all. I do make salads as well as prepared frozen meals, so think I'm doing OK with that. I eat fruit every day and hope I'm getting enough vitamins from that.
Sharon, you have a busy week with the orthopedic doctor, neurologist, and the cardiologist. I hope you get good results from all 3. Keep us posted.
Mary, I did have a nice Mother's Day. Tim picked me up at 10:00 a.m. and we went to a restaurant where Kris and her mom, Arden, were holding a place in line for us. The door soon opened and we were inside and seated quickly. I enjoyed my lunch and the company.
Enjoy your day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Oh Jane, if it isn't one thing, it's another. Good he was in the hospital though when it happened. I hope you got a good rest when you got home. HUGSI
I did some weeding last night and so went out and picked up all the weeds in a bag to throw out. Then I cleaned off the patio where my hummer feeder had spilled. Don't know why it came lose unless the squirrel got at it. I finally put my cushions on my patio chairs, but we are having so much rain, I'll probably have to bring them in. There's a bluebird in my window feeder right now--so pretty.
Then I did a few other household things and then came in to make some more doctor's appts! Tomorrow, I have 3, as I added the audiologist to it between the other 2. Thurs, I am going in to have the tech tweak my spine stimulator again in the morning and then race home and dress for the portrait sitting at the church.
I had a lampshade lining rip out and so the shade needs replacing, so I'm going to see if John wants to go with me to my cardiologist's appt and then go to a lighting store. He probably won't but I'd like his opinion. It's a really nice lenox table lamp.
Nothing else going on that I can think of. Hope everyone is okay. Oh, Darlene, I don't have an instant pot, but I think you need to consider how often you have a large bunch to cook for or take to church, etc. I've heard that they are really nice. Sharon
It surely has been quiet in here lately. I hope all is well with jane and Ray - and all the Buddies, for that matter. Nothing going on around here. This morning was one of those days when I woke up at 3 am, went to the chair and tried to sleep for an hour, then just turned on a light and started on some computer games. Finally got up about 4:30 (the paper had come) and ate my cereal and read the paper. I finally napped for a couple of hours, but today is pretty much shot. This has been happening more frequently lately, and I really hate it! Oh, well...
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Sorry, thought I made the font bigger (#4), and then couldn't change it.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for quite a while this morning, but my allergies are bugging me. I'm supposed to go to the final Garden Club luncheon about noon, but I just don't feel like it--and I sure don't want to be coughing and blowing my nose during lunch. The blowing and coughing started after my appointment with Dr. Holmes, the allergy specialist. And of course, everything that causes me to blow and cough is either blooming in my yard or will bloom soon!
I'll be glad to stay home this afternoon. Tim just called and told me that Eddie has to have a procedure on Thursday and won't be able to take me to the store, so he and Kris will come by to take me out to Niffer's to eat and then he'll take me to Kroger. I'm
hoping the allergy meds I have in my bathroom will curtail some of the runny nose and blowing.
Mary, nothing is going on around here, either. I'm dressed but I plan to skip the Garden Club luncheon because of the nose blowing and red eyes. Thank goodness I have a couple of books to read today and tomorrow. I'd like to read out on my deck, but know that will just aggravate the pollen and nose blowing. My eyes are watering, too!
Sharon, I keep my porch cushions inside and only take them outside when I want to sit out there. That way, I know they won't get wet in case of a shower. We have them occasionally.
Jane, I hope Ray is feeling much better today and will be able to come home soon. Are you able to sleep when you are home alone?
Here's a big hello to all Buddies looking in today. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi everyone...hope your day is going as you like...Jane sorry to read of Rays heart issue...but hoping it's treated and will be released home soon...I know how tired you must be...I did buy the instant pot and pinto beans cooked in 20 minutes and so soft...even though I have crock pots and probably didn't need this toy...but think I'm going to like it..we are still having rain..but not as bad as Houston...Hi to Sharon..Sue Mary Joy Jeanne......Marlyin hope things are ok with you...have a great rest of day...Darlene
Hi?Mary, so sorry to hear you're having so much trouble sleeping. I presume you are still taking Melatonin...? I get those days too and don't know why.
I hope everything is okay with Ray & Jane and that he can comeZ home soon.
Sue, sorry your allergies are bothering you so much. Zyrtek and an occasional spray of Flonase keeps me pretty good. I think I am most allergic to the pine pollen.
Darlene, glad you like your new toy. New kitchen things are always fun.
I went to the neurologist at 9:40. Didn't do anything and said come back in a year. Then went to the audiologist and she reconnected me to my phone by bluetooth. I thought it would be very helpful during my trip. Then I had time to grab a sandwich at HT before going to my ortho appt. Ate it in the car and then went in and read till they called me. He gave me another steroid shot which hopefully will carry me through the wedding. He also told me that whenever I felt I was ready to have that knee replaced, they felt it was ready. I'm still going to put it off for as long as possible.
Then I stopped at Walmart to pick up some photo paper for my printer, but they didn't have any. Grrrr.
When I got home and change into comfies, I put a load in the laundry, but that's all I'm going to do.
Marilyn, you and your family are in my thoughts--as well as Ray and Jane. Hugs to you all.Sharon
Ray came home yesterday and met with oncologist today...bad news. This chemo isn't working and the cancer is spreading in both lungs. He offered Ray a new chemo...and time is of the essence...so they're calling us tomorrow for an appt tomorrow in Cedar Rapids. It's a weekly chemo. Ray said he'd try. Otherwise, he doesn't have much time left. He's on oxygen 24/7.
I'm in shock. You'll understand if I don't post much.
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. Jane, thoughts and prayers for Ray and you. This is a very difficult time for both of you--and it's scary, too. I wish that we friends could help out, but know that we care for both of you and hate that you have been going through such a difficult time. Love and hugs and wishes for good results of everything Ray is receiving from his doctors.
Sue
Jane, I am so sorry to hear the news about Ray. I'm glad he is home though. It must be so difficult for you both. Know that we all are sending hugs, prayers and good thoughts to you both. Post when you can, but we will understand if it's not often.
I just got back from the ST Jude tech who tweaked my back stimulator. If this one isn't effective, she told me of another similar, but more invasive surgery that would be more likely to help. First I had heard of it.
I'm eating lunch and then we're off to the church for the directory portraits.
Hi to all. Sharon
Jane I am so sorry to hear about Ray. I will keep you both in my prayers.
Update on Kim. She is not eligible for a transplant. She will stay on Dialysis for a while yet, then they will try to treat her with diet and exercise plus medication. She needs to do a complete life changing make over if she wants to get well. Ronnie, my son, is staying there with her until she can go home. Such a sad situation for her and for my son s well.
Jane so sorry of the bad news...love ..prayers and hugs your way...God is in control...may you feel his presence and peace
So sorry to hear sad news from jane and from Marilyn. Our hearts are with you.
For your messages for Pat
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=716.msg155362#msg155362 (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=716.msg155362#msg155362)
Good morning, Buddies. I am dressed, cleaned up the kitchen, and am ready for Tim to arrive to take me to the library, Kroger, and I think we'll also be meeting Kris for lunch. Eddie is ill, don't know the cause, but this is why Tim is picking me up this morning.
Jane, thoughts and prayers continue for you and Ray. This is a tough time for both of you. Keep us posted and know that we are all praying for a good outcome.
Marilyn, I am sorry to hear the news about Kim. I know you are sad about it and I'm glad her brother Ronnie is helping her as best he can. Keep us posted.
Sharon, it sounds as if you may have an alternative after your check-up yesterday. I hope that if you try it, you will feel much better.
I'm going to read until Tim gets here. It's been raining this morning and looks as if we'll have more rain all day. I got my rain jacket out of the closet and will wear it when we go out.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and thoughts and prayers for Ray and Jane as well as for Marilyn's daughter.
Sue
Thank you, Bubbles, for letting us know about Pat. We are losing many of the oldies it seems. Pat will be missed by all.
Jane, once again, I'm sending prayers for you and Ray. May the new treatments work.
Marilyn, Prayers going out for Kim as well. I know you have worried about her for a long time. Changing one's lifestyle completely is very difficult. I hope she is able to do so with her dad's support.
I am about ready to head off for the cardiologist's. I hope he can give me some definitive news.
After the portraits, etc, yesterday, I went to the grocery & library as well. Tomorrow is my first free day this week.
My best to all. Sharon
Bubble...thank you for posting about Pat's passing.
The treatment went well....he's better this morning than he's been for quite a while, so we will enjoy that.
After a terribly hot and humid Thurs., it's refreshing cool here....I have all the windows open to dispel the heat from outside and these two concentrator.
I'm about to take a nap since Patricia and Donal are here to keep an eye on Ray.
Jane
Bubble, thanks for letting us know about Pat. We've certainly appreciated all the work she's done.
jane, glad Ray is feeling better and you're getting some help.
Sharon, hope this appointment goes well, too.
Sue and Randy should be here shortly, and we'll head for the wedding area. It's about 90 minutes NW of here, so not too far. Will check in when I can.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
My son texted me this morning, Kim will not eligible at all for a liver transplant. Her kidneys are failing even though she has been on 24/7 dialysis for a week. They are going to try intermittent dialysis to see if it is possible for her to be transferred to Columbia SC where she lives and do outpatient dialysis and spend time with her 6 yr old daughter. Her life expectancy is short.
Oh, Marilyn, I'm so sorry to hear that. I do hope she gets to spend some time with her daughter. Will Ronnie take over care of her daughter when she passes? Or does the father enter the picture. Such a sad commentary for one so young. I know it must break your heart and also to be so far away from her with responsibilities there. Prayers.
Jane, I'm glad Ray is better today and that you have some help and can rest a little. Prayers.
Mary, I'm sure you will have a wonderful weekend at the wedding. Will look forward to hearing about it. Ours is next weekend.
The cardiologist said he couldn't see any change yesterday, but ordered an echogram for the 6th.
John has been working outside the past couple days and is also planning to repaint the shutters since they have faded so badly. I actually found the color in my papers and so picked up a quart yesterday. The pressure washer is coming Tues, so we hope he will do the shutters and windows as well as the siding. He is a young firefighter who does this on the side. We've had him a couple times already. My cleaning girl skipped a week on me and will be here Monday, which is good.
My knee seems better after the shot and the back tweaking. Cross your fingers that it stays better through the wedding.
Hi Darlene, Jeanne, Bubbles, Joy and whoever else I've missed. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I'm moving slowly this morning. I finally read the morning paper and have cleaned up the kitchen, but don't have much pep. Tim came by to take me to lunch and the library yesterday as Eddie is sick. Tim and Kris are flying to Alaska on Monday for a cruise up there, so unless Eddie gets better--I think it's flu--I may have to ask my neighbor to pick up a few things at Kroger when he goes shopping. Not much else going on here this weekend.
Sharon, it sounds like you and John are busy doing "spring" cleaning. When will you leave for the wedding? Or have you already gone and I missed it?
Marilyn, I am so sorry about the situation with Kim. I can only imagine such a terrible problem and know you must be heart broken. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Mary, have a safe trip. I'm sure you'll enjoy your family and the wedding. Let us know how it goes!
Jane, it's good that Ray is home and he is probably glad of that. I am so sorry that he has been so very ill and know how hard it is on both of you. Thoughts and prayers for you both. I wish we could all help out, but do know that we are thinking of you and praying for you both.
I need to get outside for my morning walk before it gets any hotter. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, the wedding is next weekend. We fly to Evansville, IN on Friday AM and return Sunday evening. I'll be sure to tell you about it. The bride to be has been accepted into a Nurse Practitioner course starting this fall. She will try to continue working as a labor and delivery nurse and completing as many classes as possible on computer. Of course she will have to do the clinicals in person.
Hi everyone...Texas is still having some bad weather in places...all we are getting is rain and oh yeah humidity...Sharon have fun on your wedding trip...u may already be back...Marlyin..thinking of you as well as Ray and Jane....praying for better days. Sue I didn't get to walk this morning due to the rain...now the sun is out and to hot...I'm really really disgusted with my B/P...Dr wanted me to try the amdopline...again because it kept my BP waydown...better than the Losartan....BUT...I'm not going to be able to tolerate it....makes me light headed and shaky....will call Dr Monday...the Losartan didn't bother me...just didn't keep it below 140 as they want.....sorry I'm complaining about such a small health problem when so many are suffering with much bigger problems...have a great weekend....
Marilyn...hope Kim can be near her daughter, if that's what's best for both.
Sue...good to stay away from Eddie, if he's sick.
Sharon...hope the pain continues to improve.
Mary.hope all the wedding activities are going well.
Jeanne....beautiful day now, after lots of rain this morning. More storms coming soon. Patricia and I ran out to grocery and drug store and WalMart between storms.
Alpiner and Darlene..hope all is good with you both
Ray has had two wonderful days since this new chemo. Doc said the results would come quickly if it worked. He can breathe better, he feels better, and he can walk much better and farther without running out of breathe while on oxygen. He couldn't before. I pray this continues.
Jane
Darlene...if the amlodipine made me feel bad, I wouldn't continue to use it either. My blood pressure is usually above 140. That's just how my body is. I think, like everything else, our bodies are all different, and "normal" for one person isn't normal for somebody else.
I hope you can talk to him frankly and honestly, AND he listens!
Jane
I don'y have any side effect from the 5mg Amlodipine I take with the Metaprlol.
Sherry Kim's daughter Kendra is with her father Kent and his family.
Jane are you still taking the Losartan?..Marlyin do you take the amdopline in morning or at night? I'm wondering if it would make a difference.....thanks for your input....
Jane actually I feel better when my BP is 140'instead of 120 ...it's the Drs that insist it be lower...I had no side effects with Losartan
Marilyn, I'm glad Kendra is with her father. I wasn't sure of the situation.
Jane, I'm so very glad to hear of Ray's improvement. I hope it continues.
I heard today that the husband of one of my former golf partners in IN passed away. So sad, but he was 86. It's just that I don't like losing friends regardless of age.
With all the BP products out there, I would think he could find one that would work, but 140 is just the top of normal. I wouldn't take anything for it. Of course, mine is 120/60 so it's not an issue for me. However, I do take a beta blocker called Coreg for my heart which also lowers BP, so that accounts for some of it.
It's 2:14 AM!!! Still not asleep. Hito all. Was 91 here today! Sharon
No one has posted since last night? My grand daughter is off the Dialysis machine temporarily to see if she can do this intermittently. So she can return to Columbia SC to see her daughter graduate from kindergarten.
Marilyn, I do hope she gets to see her graduate from Kindergarten. It will be an important time for them both. She continues in my prayers.
My cleaning girl is here today, so the house will be clean when we leave on Friday. The pressure washer is coming tomorrow and hopefully will do the outside of the windows at the same time. Wed, I'm playing bridge and then getting a mani/pedi afterwards. Thurs is packing day.
John started having a terrible toothache last night, but couldn't get in today. She'll see him tomorrow. I hope we can get that taken care of before we leave.
I hope Mary's family wedding went well and she's safely home.
Most of all, I hope Ray is continuing to do well.
Hi to everyone. Have a wonderful day! It's sunny and supposed to be around 90 here today. Looks like summer. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. I'm moving like a slug this morning--just don't have a lot of pep. It's pretty hot here already this morning and I haven't walked, but will put on a large brimmed hat before walking and hope for the best!
Jane, I'm hoping today is a good one for you and Ray. It's great that the new chemo is making him feel better and also hopeful. I'm praying also that this treatment works well and he will continue to improve. Also am including you in my prayers. I can remember depressing days when Bob was so ill. I think nothing is worse than seeing one's husband feeling so poorly. Thoughts and prayers for you both. Keep us posted.
Darlene, I hope you and the doctor can work out something for you that is mutually agreeable and will help you feel better. Let us know how it works out.
Sharon, I'm sorry about the loss of your friend. Does he still have family there? Also sorry that you have had some problems sleeping. When that happens, the next day is usually pretty dreary (at least for me). I also hope John gets into the dentist before you have to leave for the wedding.
Tim just left. He came over to go through some paperwork with me and to update his plans for the trip to Alaska that he and Kris are taking next week.
It's very sunny and almost hot here today. I need to put my shoes on and my brimmed hat and get around the block while I can still stand it!
Marilyn, thoughts and prayers for your daughter. I do hope she is able to attend the kindergarten graduation.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Darlene, I, too, feel better in the 130-140 range. The docs had Ray's BP so low, he was "loopy," and staggering around like he was drunk. I think they sometimes get on these "kicks" and get carried away. Perhaps you can speak firmly to the doc and tell him you simply do NOT FEEL GOOD when they're constantly at you to lower your BP.
Sharon...hope John can get tooth relief.
Sue...be careful in the heat.
Marilyn...hoping Kim can see the little one finish up Kindergarten.
Mary...hope your wedding trip was a great one.
Jeanne...nice day here today...dry...and then back to rain starting tomorrow.
This round of company has finally departed. WHY does company insist on staying and chatting on and on when visiting someone trying to get back on their feet? Nephew finally said he had to get on the road and niece and her daughter from Chicago got the message and decided they needed to head back to the city, too. WHEW!
Peace and quiet here now.
jane
I'm home- got back yesterday afternoon, but am just now getting on the computer. The wedding was delightful. The weather was predicted to be near 90, but I don't think it was nearly that hot, there was a slight breeze, and I got to sit in the shade. Also about 10 minutes after the ceremony, there was a brief hard shower, which cooled things off more. We managed to get under roof before getting too wet, and it turned off very pleasant (not as humid as might have been expected). The ceremony went well, and the bride and groom were lovely, of course. She did ride her horse (astride, in full wedding gown!) until she got to the beginning of the aisle, then dismounted and walked down the aisle with her father.
I used a walker over the weekend and, with the "authoritative encouragement" of my girls, I'm going to use it full time now. I do feel much more secure - I have to admit. Randy and I were the "co-invalids" - he had a rotator cuff repair less than 2 weeks ago, so he had the use of only one arm and was in pain much of the time. But, with help, we managed. I'm pretty much still exhausted - slept all night, then another 2-hour nap this morning. We'll see how tomorrow goes.
Jane, I'm glad Ray has gotten some ease from the new treatments, and hope that holds. Lots of Tennessee hugs.
Marilyn, I hope your daughter gets to spend that time with her daughter. My heart goes out to you and your loved ones.
Sharon, I hope your wedding is as enjoyable as ours was. Unfortunately, you never get to talk to old friends as much as you would like, though. Hope the pain stays at manageable levels, too.
Sue, please be careful out walking. I worry about your possibly falling, and I know how bad the heat can be.
Darlene, my doc would like my BP to be below 130, but it rarely is, and usually runs in the 140s.
I don't know what happened to spring, but it seems to be gone here. Temps in the 90s predicted for every day this week.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. I'm dressed and ready to go to Azalea Place for lunch and bridge afterwards. Libba will pick me up. My cleaning ladies just arrived and are already busy, so they'll be finished before Libba gets here.
This is going to be a busy week for me. Alex is graduating from Birmingham Southern University on Friday. Jon or Stacie will pick me up on Thursday to take me up to spend the night. The graduation is early on Friday morning and I'm hoping Jon will bring me home that afternoon as I'm expecting Bill for the weekend, sometime on Saturday. I need to call Eddie to see how he's feeling and also to tell him I won't need him this week.
Jane, I'm with you on not having visitors while Ray is feeling so badly. It has to be stressful for both you and Ray. I'm praying that you won't get anymore and will be able to enjoy your time together. I know they mean well, but I can remember those days when Bob just didn't want to see anyone except me and the boys. It's just tough. Keep your chin up!
Mary, I do try to get my walking done well before 11:00 as it has been pretty hot here. I'm glad you had a lovely time at the wedding. It sounds like everything went well and the bride was lovely. I can't imagine her riding her horse in her wedding gown, though!
Not much else to report today. Hello to all Buddies looking in--and have a nice day Every Buddy.
Sue
Kim is my grand daughter. Friday night the nurse got the DNR mixed up and was going to take her off all meds. If my son hadn't been there she would have faded off into the night as he put it. He will be going with her to Lexington and stay with her until. she goes home. He said that if God wants her to stay she will start improving, if not the it i her time to go. I feel so bad for my wson having to say goodbye to his youngest daughter.
Jane, I know Ray is close to his family, but they should know better than to tire both of you out at such a time.
John is going to have a tooth pulled tomorrow! He chose that over a root canal. I hope he won't be in too much pain over the weekend.
Mary, it sounds like it was an unusual, but beautiful wedding. Glad you all enjoyed it and glad you've decided to use the walker all the time. Rest up now.l
Marilyn, that is awful that the nurse mixed up the DNR orders! As if you all don't have enough to worry about.
The guy just finished pressure washing our house, so the windows look clean too.
Sue, I hope you enjoy the graduation, although I must confess they aren't high on my entertainment list. I think a family party later makes more sense. Enjoy your bridge. I play tomorrow. It's really hot here too. Sharon
Marilyn, this is such a hard time for you and all your family. Lots of hugs!
Sharon, I hope John does okay with his extraction. I opted to do that a number of years ago - it was a good decision for me.
jane, hope you're having some quiet time - at least for long enough to catch your breath.
It's up in the 90s this afternoon. I got out this morning to get my haircut and make a quick trip to Aldi - blueberries and yogurt mostly, but they had some cherries - and they are good.
Happy Tuesday to all the Buddies!
Sue...hard to believe Alex is graduating already. What are his plans now?
Sharon...ouch on John's tooth. I hope it doesn't bother him for your trip.
Mary...neat pictures on FB of the wedding.
Marilyn...Thank heavens your son was there!
Jeanne...assume your weather like ours.
Joy...hope all is ok in LA.
Darlene and Alpiner....hi to you both.
The Chicago trio has apparently changed plans again...according to Ray. They're now going to come in "early" on Friday, and visit and return home again on Friday. I don't know why anyone would want to drive 500 miles in one day. "They" are supposed to call me. I'm just going to have the makings for sandwiches and see how it goes, if nobody gets around to calling me.
It was a miserable day here weather-wise...cold, windy and some hard rains.
Have a peaceful evening,
Jane
My grand daughter will be on hospice as well, her days are getting much shorter and there is no hope of recovery. She is in Gods hands and is right with the Lord. My son has spent hours with me texting back and forth. She knows that she can go at any time to be with the Lord. It is breaking my son's heart as he watches her declining so quickly. I am so sad.
Our hearts ache with you and yours, Marilyn.
Good morning, Every Buddy. First, Marilyn, I am praying for your grand-daughter and her family. I know it must be very stressful for all of you. If it is her time to go, I hope that it is peaceful and pain free. Hugs to you and your family.
Jane, I'm hoping today is a better day for Ray and he is able to rest well. You are both in my prayers and I'm hoping he is comfortable and pain free. I also hope the "relatives" make a better decision about coming when Ray needs the peace and the comfort of being with you. I often wonder what people are thinking when they make such choices!
Also Stacie has arranged a position at a New Orleans hospital for Alex next week. He'll be having some administrative duties, but I don't know any more details. I've been saving money for him (and Nick, too) for when they graduate from college. I'm going to suggest he invest at least half of it--and I hope he takes my advice!
Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear about your grand-daughter's plight. It is so hard to see young people who because of their life style now suffer because of it. I am praying for you and her family. Special prayers for you and your son.
I need to shower and dress for my Wednesday bridge club. Terri will pick me up about 12:45. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
My screen has changed here in S and F. So strange now.Going to try and start over .Still shows the spell check, Preview,Post but no way can I see the other forums in a Drop Down window for me to clik on am move to another Forum. Seems like all my Tech. stuff going crazy . My Ipad again will not close down. Show my home page with some Women with a Chinese Accent just talking. Telling the Time, Date. This happened a few weeks ago and Best buys took care of it talking to Apple. Have to go see them again. I was in Facebook when it happens.
Marilyn...my sympathy to you and your son. What a difficult time for you and your family.
Sue...Ray is not in pain at this time, so that's a blessing. He does want to see his sister, so that's why the visit. I think he thought he only had a week or so...but this new chemo is working well.
Jeanne...I can't imagine what is going on with your stuff and why it keeps changing and you get strange women with Chinese accents. I know you're careful to keep your malware protection and antivirus protections updated and current.
The Home Health people were out this morning for a 2 hr interview. A nurse will come every Monday to check his vitals, one is on call 24/7, including holidays, and an Aide will come twice a week to help him shower.
Tomorrow is chemo day in Cedar Rapids so I won't probably be online much. Then Chicago trio (Nope, no phone call to me yet about when they're coming! :tickedoff: ) and then Patricia will go home on Saturday.
I'm hoping next week will be quieter and calmer. :thumbup:
jane
I'm so sorry to hear of all the illness and suffering of both Marilyn and her family and Jane and hers. I know it must be so stressful and scary for all of you. My prayers are with you all.
Mary, I haven't been to FB yet to see the wedding pics, but will shortly. It's been a busy day for me between bridge and getting a mani/pedi and picking up a script for John. He seems to be doing well.
Jeanne, I don't have any Chinese lady on my devices, but they aren't acting right either. Grrrr.
Sorry to be so brief, but still have stuff to do. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I am packing for my trip to Birmingham. Stacie just called to tell me they are on the road and should be here about 2:00 (although I doubt that will happen). I am taking just what I need to wear at the graduation, jammies and undies, and hope to get home at a reasonable hour on Friday or at least early on Saturday as Bill is coming down from Illinois on Saturday to spend a few days with me.
Tim just called and asked me if I knew where my binoculars are, so I'm going to sign off here and try to find them. He and Kris will be leaving for their Alaska trip while I'm up in Birmingham.
Have a nice weekend Every Buddy. I'll let you know how the graduation/trip goes.
Sue
Sue, I know you are so proud of Alex. Enjoy your proud Grandma time this weekend and time with your sons as well. I hope Tim and Kris have a wonderful Alaskan trip. Is it a cruise or inland or both? We took the cruise and wished we had taken the inland as well. He will enjoy the binoculars looking at the eagles, puffins, and any water creatures too far out. Safe trip.
John has taken Bunny to the kennel and I have printed our boarding passes and started getting things out to pack. We won't be gone long, but since it is all so dressy, there's lots to pack.
Jane, I hope today is a good day for Ray and you and better times to come.
Marilyn, I hope Kim is holding on. As you said, she's in God's hands now.
Mary, apparently, you haven't accepted my friend request on my new FB page, so I can't see your pics. My new page is Sherry Ede. I lost the other one due to crashes.
Hope all is well with all the other buddies. I'll be home Sunday night. Take care of yourselves. Sharon
Sharon, I guess I thought your friend request was a spam one. I'll go hunt it up right now. Hope your weekend/wedding is fun, successful, and not too strenuous.
I hope Sue has a good time with her family, too. Let us know about the Alaska trip. Is this their first time there?
jane said Ray had a treatment today, so I hope we hear from her when they get back.
Hugs, Marilyn!
Happy Thursday to ALL the Buddies!
Mary, I saw the pictures. I loved them. It's a very different wedding from my grandson's, but each expresses the couple. So glad you could go. I'm finally packed and just have to wash my hair and do it. I screwed up 2 of my nails I had done yesterday, so had to go back and get them fixed! I can never seem to get out of the salon with all of them intact. You would think we were going to be gone a week or more with all the packing, but with a formal wedding + the rehearsal dinner, it requires a lot at least for me. Even John had to have both a suit and a sportscoat to take. I'm getting too old for this, but I wouldn't miss it for the world.
I hope everything went well for Ray today. Sharon
Hi All.
So much going on with our Grandchildren at the moment. I just have a hard time realizing that they are all growing up so fast. What with Wedding, Graduations. Having children. Where did the time go. We still look at them as being so young.
Now Thomas Lane. He is my Eldest Grandson. Just let me know his news last night.. He will now be moving to Kansas.
MANHATTAN — Thomas Lane, a highly experienced student affairs administrator, will become Kansas State University's new vice president for student life and dean of students.
Kansas State University President Richard Myers announced the appointment of Lane, who currently serves as associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Missouri State University. His appointment follows a national search to replace Pat Bosco, who is retiring after nearly 50 years of service in student life administration at the university.
Lane will join Kansas State University on July 14 and brings more than 25 years of experience in student life administration to his new job.
"We are excited to have found someone of Dr. Lane's caliber for this vital position at K-State," Myers said. "His broad experience in student life administration will serve him well as the top advocate for Kansas State University students while he plays a key role in ensuring and enriching their development and success."
Lane will provide executive-level leadership, strategic planning, oversight and coordination of all units in the Division of Student Life, which include the Office of Student Life, Housing and Dining Services, Recreational Services, K-State Student Union, Career Center, Lafene Health Center, Counseling Services and many other key services and programs essential to student success. He also will provide leadership for the development and implementation of high-quality and student-centered approaches to support student success in nonacademic dimensions of student university experiences, and he will respond to student crises and issues and concerns, among many other duties.
"I am truly humbled and excited to be joining the K-State family," Lane said. "During my time on campus, it was clear to me the university is deeply committed to students' personal and academic success. I am greatly looking forward to working with students, faculty, staff, administration and alumni in ensuring a Wildcat student experience that is welcoming, inclusive and changes lives for the better."
Lane has been in his current position at Missouri State University since June 2015. He joined the university in 2005, serving as assistant dean of students and director of the student union. He was promoted to assistant to the vice president for student affairs in 2008 and became the assistant vice president for student affairs in 2011, serving until his appointment as associate vice president for student affairs. Before joining Missouri State, Lane served as associate director of the student union and activities at Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he initially was assistant director of operations. He also has been a coordinator of Visitor and Information Services at Illinois State University.
Lane earned a bachelor's degree in communications in 1991 and a master's degree in educational administration in 1995, both from Illinois State University. He earned a doctorate in educational leadership and analysis in 2010 from the University of Missouri, where he serves as an adjunct assistant professor in the educational leadership cooperative doctoral program.
"I want to thank the members of the search committee for their outstanding work," Myers said.
How exciting for your grandson, Jeanne! Congratulations to him.
Sharon, sorry about your nails. Do you get the gel polish? I've never had them mess up. Anyhow, I hope you have a great weekend, and don't get too exhausted. Jesse and Darby certainly did have a different wedding, but, as you said, it suited them perfectly.
Hugs to Marilyn and jane & Ray.
Sleep well, Buddies!
I learned some thing today & will try & not to think about it again . I got myself so depressed I wanted to cry . I was thinking back to 2018 when I was hospitalized with pneumonia . All the sadness of being there alone , not feeling well came back to me . My husband did visit me but I quite often fell asleep while he was there . Sitting in a chair was more comfortable & easier to breathe then being in bed in a sitting position . But sitting in the chair was cold , I should have asked for a blanket but my thinking wasn't good either , I did find the sweatshirt I wore to the hospital & put it on . I tried sitting on the edge of the bed but caught myself a couple of times falling forward . I thought I might die & made things right with God in case I did .
Sherry too get gel nails they are dry in minutes for each hand before you leave the salon.
Today is Keith's birthday he is 73 today.
alpiner, sorry your mind wasn't in a good place. I hope that get's better.
Marilyn, share Happy Birthday wishes with Keith from all of us.
Another day in the 90s. So sorry about all the awful weather news in the plains states. I hope the travelers are safe on their journeys.
Alpiner...it seems so easy to get caught up in the bad times. I'm trying to focus on only positive things.
Sue...enjoy the graduation. I hope Tim and Kris enjoy Alaska. We did both inland..spectacular...and cruise thing. We were there at this time of year, too.
Mary..whew.lots of storms here and flash flooding. One park is already under water.
Sharon....enjoy your trip.
Marilyn...happy birthday to Keith.
Jeanne...wow...congrats to your grandson!
Darlene and Joy...hope the storms missed you.
Ray's treatment went well. I'll have to take him back down next week, too. The holiday on Monday means they need all the nurses there for T-F to get everyone in so no treatments here in town.
Awaiting the Chicago crew.
Jane
JeanneP, congratulations to your grandson, Thomas Lane. K State is my old alma mater. I attended there in 1947/48 and 1948/49 before I transferred to a smaller college in my hometown. He has a quite prestigious position and you must be very proud of him.
Good afternoon to all my buddies...Sue hope you enjoyed the graduation...always fun to see the excitement there..Sharon hope your trip was fun...Continued prayers for Jane and Marlyin...Hi to joy...Mary and Jeanne....I will be going to my daughters Tuesday ...she will take me Wednesday for the eye brow surgrey....I'm hoping to be able to drive home Thursday or Friday....I'm having a quite Memorial Day...took flowers for my husbands grave..and they will be putting flags on all the veterans graves on Monday...although I keep one there all time...will probably take flowers to other family.grave...if it's not raining...we are having lots wind...not much rain...have a good holiday weekend....and Hi to any looking in...
Hi, Buddies!
It's a hot one here, and supposed to have storms tonight. River is already high and swift moving. Good to have these hours of no rain. Several fields have the "green haze" already...you can see the green of the little corn plants pushing their way up.
Everyone has left, so it's just Ray and Jane holding down the fort.
He's feeling good, no pain. I left him to go to the store and he did fine.
I'm in a clean out the cabinets mood. I threw away stuff that should have been dumped before now. It's so nice to see what's there, now. Maybe I'll tackle the back pantry again next week. I already did one major overhaul. ;D
Time to get some laundry going so I can take tomorrow off. :thumbup:
Have a safe holiday weekend, Darlene, Mary, Alpiner, Sharon, Sue, Joy, Marilyn, Jeanne, and other Friends looking in.
Jane
Good Morning everyone. My grand daughter is now receiving comfort care only. Pain meds and anti anxiety meds, My son tells me that it is just a matter of time so he sits and waits for Jesus to come for her and prays with her. Please pray for my son Ron as he waits on the Lord.
Good morning, Buddies. I'm up early and have had breakfast and cleaned up some things from the fridge that I should have dumped some time ago. I need to get into the shower, but Bill is in the main bathroom showering now and it's way too early to get ready for church. I'll shower and dress in my bathroom after he's finished. I think he may be leaving tomorrow as he has a conference to attend in Nashville. He said he'll finish up there and drive home on Thursday morning.
Darlene, the graduation was nice, 300+ were graduating. I went to the auditorium with Jon, Stacie, and her mother who came down from Arkansas. Her step father who has some senility stayed at the hotel while we went to the University for the graduation. After the festivities, Jon, Stacie, and Alex brought me home and then after a potty break headed out for New Orleans. Nick, Alex's younger brother had stayed home with the elderly dog. Nick will be a junior at LSU in the fall.
Jane, it's good to hear that Ray is feeling better. I hope that continues and he'll continue to improve. Big cyber hugs coming your way!
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about your granddaughter's condition and know you must be worried and in prayer for her and your son Ron. Prayers for your family as they wait for the end.
I need to get into the shower and dress for church--although I'll have to wait at least another 2 hours to leave here. Bill gets up with the "chickens" every morning and I guess he thinks I will, too!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn, thinking about you and your family.
Mary. I was trying to find your wedding on Facebook. Not found. Are you signed in as Maryz? Maybe not friended you but yet I seemed to hve found you a while back.,
Facebook has been giving me trouble latelyl and I have managed to remover it on my Ipad. Still have it on Desktop but watch what i do with it. Strange things hve been happening on mine .
Sharon. Will be on the lookout for your wedding photos
Still having such storms here. Lots of damage around the areas. Sun out at the moment so things can be cleaned up. We had big storm again last night. Farmer not even planted yet. Running 6 weeks late so far.
Jeanne, I'm on FB as Mary Zelle, and as I think we're friends.
Sue...glad graduation went well and Bill arrived safely.
I hope Sharon is having a good time at her wedding event.
Beautiful day here...and we enjoyed time on the porch watching the Orioles come and go from the grape jelly feeder. They sure do love that stuff. We had a good day...except for those darn nose bleeds from the oxygen cannula. Ray bleeds so easy anyway and I hope the Nurse who comes tomorrow can offer some suggestions.
Marilyn...busy week for you getting you and K ready for your big trip to Hawaii.
Jeanne...here too...Tomorrow and following days it's more rain and storms. Rivers will really be high then.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. Bill, who is an early bird, was up long before me. He put my American flag out on the post for me and fixed his breakfast. I finally heard him puttering around, so I got up and had breakfast and read the paper. Afterwards I cleaned up the kitchen, but I need to get into the shower and dress for the day. He'll be leaving for Memphis and a meeting there tomorrow.
Marilyn, I'm also thinking about you and your family. Prayers for you, too. Keep us posted.
Jeanne, I'm sorry about the heavy rains. We could use some rain, but I hope not huge amounts. Do you have plans for Memorial Day? Bill and I are just staying home. I watched the PBS Memorial Day show last night and enjoyed it. Years ago when we were stationed in Patuxent River, Maryland, we drove up to DC for the festivities. It wasn't nearly as crowded as it is today.
Jane, it's nice that Ray is up to sitting outside and watching the Orioles. I hope the Nurse will bring some suggestions to help with the bleeding problem. Thoughts and prayers for you from down here in hot and sunny Alabama.
A big Hello to Every Buddy looking in. Have a great Memorial Day and try to stay cool!
Sue
Happy Memorial Day
Kimberly passed away this morning. Just a little while ago, Ron is trying to figure out how ans when to tell the other girls. he sister as well as cousins.
Deepest condolences to you and all your family, Marilyn. Such a hard time for all.
jane, I hope you and Ray are doing okay. I know you're getting some of these awful storms. They've gone on for SO long now (and we've had the record-setting heat that's the other side of it). I hope your town isn't getting any flooding. There'll certainly be a lot of problems from flooding as all the water heads downstream.
I'm sure Sue and Sharon are getting the same heat we are here. Another couple of days predicted in the mid90s before it "cools off" into our seasonal mid80s, with some rain.
I hope all the Buddies are having a good holiday weekend.
Marilyn...My deepest sympathy to you and your children on the passing of Kimberly.
Lots of storms here this morning, heating up now and more storms to come tonight.
The Home Health Care Nurse was here and she rigged up a mask for Ray to use and called the Medical Supply People to find a larger mask for him, as this one keeps slipping up. I told him he needs a "double chin" to hold it in place. :smitten:
I've been doing endless laundry and getting used to using the Food Saver gizmo.
Have a good Memorial Day, EveryBuddie!
Good morning! It's nice and cool this morning, with more rain to come. It's been a hard couple of days here in the Midwest, storm wise.
Have a good day!
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm still in PJ's but will shower and dress soon. Bill was up long before me and he'd had breakfast and made coffee, so all I had to do was get out a bowl for cereal, fill it and eat! I have my once a month bridge club at Azalea Place at 11:00 for lunch and afterwards for bridge. He'll stay busy with phone calls and texts to his office at SIUE. I need to call Libba to see if she's going over to Azalea Place today--if not Bill will take me there.
Jane, it's nice to hear that you're having some cool weather. It's already HOT here at 8:00 a.m.! I'll be inside, though, at Azalea Place, so will be cool enough. I'll take a sweater along as it will probably be cooler than I like. I'm glad the Home Health Care nurse has given you some good advice for Ray. I hope today is a good one for you both.
Mary, you are right about the heat down here. If I were staying home this morning, I'd already be out for my morning walk in the hope that I won't melt while going up-hill and down! However, I'll take a sweater to Azalea Place with me--they keep their AC on high all the time.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about your grand-daughter. I hope the family will rally around and be there for each other. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Darlene, I hope your Memorial Day included family. How hot is it at your place?
I need to get dressed. Libba just called to tell me she'd pick me up, so that will save Bill a trip over to Azalea Place. He's confiscated my dining room table for an office and spends lots of time there as he gets phone calls, etc. from his office in Illinois.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning, Gals. I've got my last load of laundry in and things picked up, the bed made etc. Now I need to go out and fill 2 of my hummer feeders. I filled the pretty one in front last night, as it was empty, but had to make some more sugar water. I don't have much else planned for today, maybe try to copy some pictures, etc.
I hope that all of you who are on FB got a chance to see our grandson and his bride and the many family pics. The couple really looked spectacular--the Princess and her Prince. But they are a very sweet, hard-working couple as well.
Sue, I hope you have good cards today and that Bill gets a lot done.
Jane, I do hope they find a mask for Ray that fits well. I'm sure that with all the weight he's lost, his face is thin. Take care of yourselves. You're always in my thoughts.
Marilyn, I hope that Kim's passing doesn't ruin your trip to Kuaii, as I know that is special for you too. Prayers for all of you.d
Hi Mary, Darlene, Jeanne, and Alpiner. Hope you're having a good day and not too hot. It is in the mid 90's here all week!
Sharon
MaryZ. I think I just typed in MaryZ in facebook. Will try again using MaryZelle. And Sharon. I now can get you up in there. Beautiful photo of the Wedding. Looks like a great time. Loved the colour of the dress you chose.
Jane. Ray sounds to be more comfortable now. Good you are getting some help taking care of him. Hope your weather doesn't give you any problems.
Weather here crazy. Still storms every night. Hot during the day. So much damage done with the wind. I still have not got the yard fixed up. House jet washed and porch painted. Rock and Mulch just sitting here.
Marilyn. Sorry to hear of Kims passing. So young but sounded like she will be in a better place now.
Thank you, Jeanne for the comments on the wedding and my dress. It blended in nicely with her colors and was suitably understated for the Grandma.
I'm sorry you are still having such storms. I hear about them every night. Our son is in Belleville, IL, so they've had a lot too, but nothing damaging. As for the work you want to get done in the yard, etc, I'd just sit back and relax till Mother Nature decides to take a rest. We are terribly hot but little rain or storms. I just fed the birds and had lunch and will relax now.
It sounds like jane and Jeanne are both okay with all the storms - or at least have not sustained damage. It's amazing that the storms have been going on for almost two weeks now. So mych damage and still more to come from the flooding.
Lovely family and ceremony, Sharon. You and John look really good.
Hope you get some good cards, Sue.
Hugs, Marilyn, and all the other Buddies.
I've been checking the weather in Kauai and there will be rain the first few days we are there. But the tempurature will be in the low 80's. I really need this vacation after all that has been happening this past year.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I had so so cards yesterday at Azalea Place. Bill and I had breakfast together and Libba picked me up for lunch and bridge at Azalea Place. Bill had to leave while I was out because he had a meeting scheduled with someone (?) in Memphis. Then another meeting somewhere else and back to his home in Illinois.
Sharon, it sounds as if you had a really nice time at the wedding. I enjoyed my visit to Birmingham for Alex's graduation. He and I were roommates--next door to Jon and Stacie. There were 300+ graduates and it took a while, but it was nice. Jon, Stacie, and Alex brought me home the following day--then drove down to New Orleans where Nick was dog-sitting and according to some photos he'd e-mailed to Stacie and Jon, cooking! He'll be a junior at LSU in the fall.
Jane, I hope the storms you've been getting have started to by-pass you. Also sending good wishes for Ray and you. I hope he's feeling much better and is able to rest. Also hope the home visiting nurse is helpful. Keep us posted.
Mary, I had a couple of hands of good cards, but still didn't finish in the money. I enjoyed the day out, although I'd have preferred staying home with Bill. However, he was trying to finish up paper work and had numerous phone calls from his office in Illinois, so he wasn't available to just sit and chat with me. He left for a conference in Memphis while I was out to the bridge game.
Marilyn, I hope your trip to Hawaii goes well. I'm so sorry about your grand-daughter. Thoughts and prayers for her family. Let us know how the Hawaiin adventure goes. Enjoy!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals, Thank you, Mary for the good comments on the FB pics. I did think we cleaned up pretty well! :D The new couple is now in Jamaica for their honeymoon. They paid for the whole wedding themselves. Don't know why the parents didn't help.
Marilyn, that's a bummer that you will have rain a few days in Kauii, but we found that we enjoyed our visit in spite of some rain. I know you need this time away. All my sympathy for your loss, but I know that no words will help. HUGS
Sue, it sounds like you had a good time at the graduation. Nice that Nick is learning to cook. When will Tim & Kris be back? Is Eddie well now? I know it was nice to have Bill there, but our kids' visits are always too short.
Jane, I second Sue's wishes for you and Ray. Keep us informed if you can.
Jeanne, so glad you can get my pictures now. Also glad that you didn't have any damage.
I have been sick to some extent since last Thurs. I started out with a very mild sore throat which has gradually worsened into bronchitis, I think. I started Mucinex last night and that seems to have helped some, but I'm really tired. I didn't need this, but it's not serious and no fever, so shouldn't complain.
Sharon
Sharon....keep a close eye on your lungs. Too much bronchitis and pneumonia around.
Your dress and pics of you and John and the wedding party were gorgeous. I admire and love it that they paid for their own wedding. Too many people here have their folks going into big debt...mortgaging their homes, dipping into retirement savings to pay for what I think are outlandish weddings and receptions...$25,000-40,000 is beyond my "acceptable level," for middle class parents to come up with.
Marilyn....you'll soon be on your way! ENJOY!
Sue...it's great Bill could get by for a visit, even a short one.
Jeanne...storms here, too. Corn coming up, but fields have standing water, even if tiled. Rivers are running bank full.
Alpiner...hope all ok in CA
Joy..hope you're ok in LA
Darlene...poor TX sure having lots of storms and damage, too. Hope your area is ok.
Mary...remodeling finished at your place?
I'm here in an infusion cubicle at the cancer center in Cedar Rapids. We had to be up at 6:00 and I don't do well that early anymore. Luckily, next week we're back to chemo just a mile from our house.
My sister and husband are coming out next week for a few days.
Jane
Sherry I saw all the pictures on facebook. looking good.
Thanks Gals for the nice comments on the FB pics. Most of them really came out well.
Jane, I hope this infusion makes Ray feel better. Is it blood or chemo? John saw that Hubbard IA was on the news last night with a tornado sighted.
Hi Marilyn. Bet you're packing and dreaming of beaches by now.
Jeanne, I've been concerned about you in all these storms too, as well as Darlene & Jane.
I'm feeling a little better today, but still under the weather. John got all the pruning and watering done this AM, so I expect he will be napping shortly.
We had some upsetting news last night. Melanie called to tell us her cancer has come back. They did a biopsy and will do surgery 2 weeks from now to remove her ovary and possibly a bowel resection if it grew into it. It's been 6 yrs since she was first diagnosed ad I hoped she was free of it, but apparently not. Please keep her in your thoughts or prayers. She'll be 56 in July.
Sharon
Sharon...I'm so sorry to hear of Melanie's health issue. She will indeed be added to our prayers.
A friend of Ray's stopped by to visit this morning. His cancer has spread everywhere...brain, bones, etc. He had 15 of 55 radiation treatments when they stopped those. Now he gets some shot. He is so sick looking. They'd just bought a FL home and we're having it remodeled, added to, pool added, etc. they're going down there next week, he said.
Laundry seems endless now. Ray gets blood on his shirts from his nose bleeds from the cannula and oxygen drying out his membranes. The face mask, thankfully, is helping with that.
I hope everyone in the South and here in the Midwest stays safe from the tornadoes, flooding, straightline winds, etc.
Jane
Sharon, so sorry to hear about Melanie's recurrence. Cancer is such an insidious disesase - keeps sneaking around. But glad that you're recuperating from your busy weekend.
jane, sorry to hear about your friend. I hope Ray is improving, though, even with the excess laundry.
This 2-week spate of storms and tornadoes settled over the midWest has just been awful. And I've been watching about the flooding downriver, too. The Mississippi has been at flood stage since the awful rains during January/February. That's really doing a number on folks downstream.
Just another 90+ day here today, but it is supposed to "cool off" into the 80s beginning tomorrow. Somebody asked about the upheavals and renovations where I live. The renovations are ongoing, and will probably will be for several more months. But at least we can see and appreciate the new parts at they happen. I'm enjoying the new "look" to the building. Plus they've hired a new executive director and new food services director, and we'll meet them at the residents' meeting next week. Now if they could just find and hire enough food servers and housekeeping folks...
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
I went to the doctor this morning, she found a swollen lymph node in my neck and I am to take sulfa (penicillin allergy) and another drug, for 10 days. I go back for a recheck the day after we get back. I also had a CBC done to check the white blood cells for infection. she seems to think that is all it is not Lymphoma.
Marilyn...good to get the antibiotics and have them with you while on vacation to take care of the problem. Have a good trip...relax and enjoy what is said to be beautiful.
Mary...good they keep the residence up to date and appealing.
jane
The only problem with the antibiotics is that I they make me sun sensitive, so lots of sun screen is in order. Good thing I already bought some to take.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I am dressed and ready to go to Kroger. Eddie is well now and will pick me up sometime before noon. The neighborhood annual picnic is tomorrow and I need eggs so that I can make deviled eggs to take as my contribution to the meal. We meet at the cul de sac (spelling?) directly behind my next door neighbor's home. I'm going to walk over with them. Tim and Kris are still in Alaska as far as I know. He'll call me when they get home. Bill left on Tuesday to go to Memphis where he will be in meetings--and will call me again when he gets home.
Marilyn, I hope your trip is going well and you have a great time.
Jane, thoughts and prayers continue for you and Ray. I hope he's feeling much better and is glad to be home.
Marilyn, I hope the sulfa drug puts the kibosh on the infection and you have a lovely time in Hawaii. Enjoy your trip and your family while away.
Sharon, I'm sorry to hear about Melanie. I've put her on my prayer list and you, too, as I know that is hard for a Mom to hear.
Eddie just rang my door bell and is sitting in my kitchen waiting to take me to Kroger. I have to buy eggs to make deviled eggs among the other groceries I need to tide me over for the week.
Best wishes to Jane/Ray, Marilyn's trip, and every other Buddy.
Sue
Thanks everyone for the good thoughts and prayers for Melanie (and me). This really came out of the blue to me although Mel has known something was growing on an ovary for the past year and they've been watching it. It's slow growing so they weren't sure it was cancer. I'll be glad when the surgery is over and the pathology is back.
I'm gradually improving from my bronchitis or whatever it is. The Muccinex is wonderful.
Jane, I'm sorry for your friend. How nice of him, in his condition, to come visit Ray. Sorry for the laundry too. Has the Dr suggested coating inside of Ray's nose with aquaphor? It is water-based and might prevent the bleeding.
Mary, I know you will enjoy all the renovations and new personnel. They are planning a massive renovation to our Lake House, etc also. It hasn't been changed in 13 years. However they are still in the process of drawing the architectural plans and changing them as people suggest.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry you are sick. I hope the Antibiotic works quickly and doesn't prevent you from having a wonderful time.
Sue, I'm glad Eddie is well and able to take you on your errands now.
John painted the first coat on the shutters today. They look so much better already.
I hope no one is impacted by the storms & tornados & flooding. It looks awful.
Hi to all. Sharon
The rain has let up for a couple of days & we are drying out . No flooding .
Sherry I am not sick, a lymph node is swollen,. Dr. thinks and hopes is is just an infection and not Lymphoma
Sharon...they say to use KY lubricant for his nose. It hasn't helped much. I got very upset with the oxygen supplier who says they don't have a mask with dual elastic strings to keep it on his head as he sleeps. Respiratory supervisor at the hospital made one for us. Now to figure out how to attach it to the oxygen hose. Good they have been watching the ovary thing.
Alpiner...glad you're safe. Lots of flooding and tornadoes here in the Midwest. 11 were in Iowa in the last two days.
Sue...good Eddie is well again and can take you where you need to go.
Mary...hot and humid here today and again tomorrow. I'm hoping to be able to just stay home tomorrow with no people coming and going.
Darlene...you OK?
Jeanne...you probably have the heat and humidity, too.
Marilyn...good to take sun screen with you. Enjoy!
Jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. When I finish here, I'll shower and put on my shorts/t-shirt for going to the neighborhood picnic. I'll walk over with Sandra and Rob. They live next door to me and we can go through their back yard to the cul de sac (spelling?) on the next street. Last year I walked all the way around the block with my dish in my hand and that wasn't easy!
Jane, I'm glad the respiratory supervisor made a mask for Ray's use. I know you'll figure out how to attach it to the oxygen hose. You've both had a tough time through this and I know it's worrisome for both of you. Thoughts and prayers going up for you both from here in Alabama.
Marilyn, I'm hoping the sunscreen will give you relief when you get to Hawaii. Enjoy your family and your vacation.
Alpiner, hooray for no flooding!
Sharon, I'm so sorry to hear about Melanie and hope things are improving for her. I'm glad the Muccinex is helping you.
I made 2 dozen deviled eggs late yesterday afternoon. I'll be taking them to the picnic as my contribution to the feast. We're having hot dogs and whatever side dishes that other neighbors bring.
I need to get into the shower to wash my hair and get ready for the picnic. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I'll Fly away come to mind this morning, Our flight leaves her at 1:50 this afternoon. We arrive in Kauai at 8:15 tonight. "See" all y'll when I get back, although I will have my tablet with me. I is supposed to rain for the first few days we are there, but I've been told the rain doesn't last long.
Marilyn, even the rain is beautiful in Hawaii. Hope you have a great and unwinding time.
jane, lots of good thoughts for you and Ray, mostly for health issues, but also for the weather. I hope the worst of that is over for a while. I really feel for those folks downstream, though.
I hope all are out of weather danger - at least for now. Jeanne and Darlene, are y'all clear?
Sue your neighborhood picnic sounds like fun. Enjoy and stay cool. I can almost taste those deviled eggs.
alpiner, I didn't know you were having bad weather out there, too.
Sharon, our weather has moderated a little bit (high only 83 yesterday) for a while. I hope yours has, too. Unlike the midWest, we do need some rain here.
Another quiet weekend in the offing for me. Happy June, Buddies!
Finlyl went andgotmy drivers license renewed Thursday. I had been putting it off since it ran out April 12. seemed like every time I was set to go the 16 miles to take it it was storming, high winds and I had just bought the new car. A friend had been driving me around. I now seem to get nerves when have to take it. Also was taking my allergy pills. Now have to take it yearly. Was relieved when she said was almost perfect but was to hard braking.just ease up on the new Nissan car breaks.
I very seldom drive in other towns now and it was really busy. So now can relax again.
We are still having heavy storms and winds but its hot an humid. So many big trees have been torn down
Past 2 weeks. Some were well known for being over 100 years old. Urbana is well known for its trees.
Sad reading on your family members who are having health problems. Hope things improve soon.
Sue. Have fun at your picnic . Eggs sound good but eat fast in the hot weather. I don't eat any thing with Mayo On it and so mamy things are using it now. Have to watch in summer Time
Think will stay indoors today. Read and fix a good dinner. Relax.
Hi everyone..just checking in...haven't read any past posts...had my eye lol d surgrey Wed...just came home from my daughters today...everything went good...have to sleep on my back and NO makeup for 2 weeks...Darlene
Hi Gals, I just got back from the grocery and ate lunch. Did a couple other errands while I was out too. I'm still coughing some but feel better than earlier in the week. Planning on going to church tomorrow.
Jane, I am amazed that they don't have smaller attachments for the oxygen tank. Have you checked a health care store that sells all sorts of health things like CPAP machines. The headset I have has velcro straps to adjust it to fit. Of course it fits on a tube also, so maybe you could use something like that. KY is a good idea too. I'm sorry it isn't helping much though. Glad you're safe from the storms.
Like Mary, our temps have dropped from the mid 90's down to low 80's and supposed to stay there this week. We need rain too. I'm sure the MW would be glad to send us some.
Sue, have fun at your neighborhood party. I love deviled eggs too.
Jeanne, glad you got your license finally. I know you've been worried about it
The HOA landscapers mowed today and John has finished all the pruning, etc, so the yard looks nice. He thinks he will put another coat of paint on the shutters but thinks he's catching my cold, so didn't do it today.
I picked up some books at the clubhouse and dropped some off, but wasn't thrilled with my selections and wanted to go to the real library, but by the time I got there, it was closing.
Bon Voyage, Marilyn!!
Darlene, I forgot about your eyelid surgery. I'm glad it went well. Bummer on no makeup for 2 weekss!
Hi to everyone else. Keep safe, dry and healthy! Sharon
Sue...how was the neighborhood picnic? Good to take the shortcut through the neighbor's yard.
Sharon...glad you're feeling better.
Darlene...hurrah for eyelids fixed.
Mary...summer has arrived it seems...hot here, too, and so humid. AND more rain to come, I guess.
Jeanne...good for you on the new license and driving your new car.
Alpiner...glad you're safe. We have more flooding and tornado weather than we need, for sure!
Marilyn should be enjoying Hawaii now.
I'm amazed at the number of "climbers" who are standing in the huge line to get to the top of Mt. Everest. I don't understand the need to do that...something that isn't unusual, obviously, anymore.
Beautiful day here today, and I'm looking forward to a quiet evening...laundry is finished, guest bedroom is ready for my sister and bil to arrive later this week, etc.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I have had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but am still not dressed. When I finish using the computer to post in this forum and a few others, I hope to get outside for my daily walk before it gets too hot. I hope Every Buddy has had a nice weekend and all are feeling well, especially Jane's Ray.
It's going to be another scorcher here in Auburn today. We had temps in the high 90's yesterday. Olyne was out of town visiting her son in Gulf Shores, so our friend Nancy came by to pick me up for Sunday School and Church. I don't have much on my agenda today except watering my tomatoes and green bean plants.
The neighborhood picnic was fun with a variety of things to eat. There was a nice young couple who recently moved into a house a few doors away from me. They live on the other side of the street. The families with young children rented a bouncy thing that the kiddies played with--and because the street was closed off, the children were able to run and play in the cul de sac.
I think Tim and Kris will get home today from their Alaska trip, but I don't think I'll see Tim for a day or two as he'll probably be trying to catch up on his work. I hope they had a nice time and enjoyed the trip. I was supposed to have a check up with the cardiologist (probably his assistant) to check my pacemaker, but I postponed it for a couple of weeks so that Tim could take me to the appointment.
Jane, I hope Ray is feeling much better and things are going well for both of you.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I just got back from the eye dr and he said my strained, tired eyes and blurriness is from dry eye caused by the oil glands in the lid being stopped up. Apparently there is a treatment for it that takes only 10 mins, but is $375, I think. I told him to go ahead and schedule me. He said to wait on the floaters as they usually dissipate on their own. Later if they still bother me, they can take care of them. I really liked the dr.
I need to grab something to eat and then head out to get my echogram. Sue, I hope Tim and Kris enjoyed AK also. We certainly liked it, but that was back in 1998. Enjoy your free day. Sharon
Sue...glad the picnic was a success.
Sharon...my eyelids do just the opposite...too much oil dropped into my eyes, so I'm supposed to wash the lids and by the lashes where the oil glands are with diluted baby shampoo. I'm not very good at following up until the oil is going back into my eyes.
I've been out running errands. I went by the collision shop who's to fix our damage from the Dec. hit in the parking lot in TX...and he was "looking for work"....so I had him bring me home and want him to take the car back. He's visiting with Ray right now. He brought in my groceries and switched the extra oxygen tank into the back of my car.
I need to run out to WalMart, too, for a couple pharmacy items and then home to await the Nurse at 1:30.
jane
jane, it's great when you know the service people you deal with and can deal with each other as friends.
Sue, glad your picnic was a success. I hope you get some of our relatively cooler weather soon.
Sharon, I'm glad you like your eye doc. We all depend on our eyes so much. I've had a floater for a couple of days. I know it'll go away soon, but I hate seeing that "bug" flying around me. ;)
Marilyn is safely in Hawaii - she's posted some photos on FB.
Nothing new going on around here.
Happy Monday/June to ALL the Buddies!
Mary, Bugs is exactly what the floaters look like!
Jane, putting oil on your lashes is a lot cheaper than the procedure I will have done, but once it's done, it's done--I think.How nice to find a service man who is so accommodating!
I'm back from the Echogram, but of course, I don't know anything yet. Lying on the metal table put my back in spasms. So had to take a tramadol before I even left the office. Oh well, it was
important to get done and hopefully won't have to be done again for 2 years. (provided the results are good.)
I'm done for the day now. Going to finish my book--BLOSSOM STREET BRIDES by Debbie Macomber. Very light romantic reading. Sharon
This is, hopefully, the day when some things got moving...the car repair and the plumber/heating/ac guys just called to say they'd be here at 8:30 tomorrow morning. I'd also stopped there to "see how things were coming along in getting the heat/ac units we need for the family room and kitchen. Hmmm...guess they "came along." :thumbup:
Ray had another set of visitors this afternoon which always lifts his spirits.
Nurse was here and thought he looked good...color, bp, etc. and his lungs, too.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. Tim stopped by yesterday to help me update some paper work. He and Kris had a great time on their Alaska trip. I had to make some payments to the IRS while he was here. My accountant had sent me quarterly paper work so that we could get that finished for this quarter.
Jane, I'm glad to hear that Ray is having visitors who raise his spirits. Also that the car repair/heating/plumbing guys will be coming soon. Also good to have a good report from the visiting nurse. It sounds like positive things are happening at your home!
Mary, we're expecting more mid--upper 90's today. So I'm going to get into my shorts and get around the block before it gets unbearable. I like the sunshine, but not the heat! I'll spend the rest of the day mostly inside, although I'll have to water my tomato plants and the green beans.
Sharon, I'm sorry about the back spasms from lying on the table. I hope you won't have more today. Take it easy and enjoy your Debby Macomber novel.
Marilyn, if you're looking in today, I hope you're having a great time in Hawaii. Keep us posted!
Hi to Darlene and Every Buddy looking in this morning.
Sue
jane, wonderful to hear that things are going well in your neck of the woods.
Sue, enjoy your early morning cool. Glad that Tim and Kris had a good trip.
Sharon, I, too, hope your back is better by now. I'm going for an echocardiogram next week, and hope it doesn't require being flat on my back for long. Seems they could at least put a pillow under your knees.
Big excitement here this morning - I put gasoline in my car and picked up an order from Walmart. Whoopie! Other than our menu-planning meeting this afternoon, that's all for the day. It's overcast today, and then we're predicted to have rain the rest of the week - and we can use it after our 90* days.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
Jane, so glad to hear things are looking up at your house! Hope it continues.
Sue, I'm so glad T & K enjoyed their trip and that you got your paper work done. You have the 90's we had last week. Now we're down in the more pleasant 80's and supposed to have a chance of rain for the rest of the week. Whether we get any or not is another question.
My cleaning girl is here and the irrigation guy has been here and fixed the drip system on my back pots. Yea for both.
The heart dr's office called and said my echogram was the same as 2 yrs ago, so that's good.
I need to do my church articles this afternoon.
Mary, we seem to be on the same weather pattern except that you get more rain than we do. CLT may get it, but we usually don't get much.
Lori left yesterday AM from St Louis to Berlin, arrived at 3 AM her time and had to go straight to work, then a meeting and dinner. She was exhausted. She posted some pics of the river in St. Louis. It is really full. Fortunately, our son hasn't been affected.
Hi to everyone. Have a good day. Marilyn has posted some nice pics from Kauai. Hope they're having fun. Sharon
Sharon...that's a tough travel schedule for Lori...arrive in Germany and be expected in a meeting.
Sue...glad Tim and Kris had a good trip. We enjoyed our Alaska trip...land and cruise...10 years ago this week, too.
Sharon...back spasms are so hurtful. I get them, too, when I overdo lifting/moving stuff.
Mary...whoopee! Gasoline and WalMart purchase out of the way. Stay cool.
Jeanne...hot and muggy here...storms expected later.
Darlene...I imagine the heat has hit your area of TX, too.
The heating/AC guys were here at 8:15 and had it all finished and working by 2:30. I'm loving the AC in the kitchen and the family room.
I also had a young man with the electrician...not sure what he was doing...maybe job shadowing...carry the second oxygen concentrator up to the second floor. I think that will work well for us and cut down on the heat in the living room and let me adjust his oxygen level without having to go down the stairs in the middle of the night.
I took Ray for a port draw for tomorrow's chemo and I'm just so relieved the latest home thing is finished. I think we're finished with my major projects for this year.
It's in the mid 80s and very muggy. Storms to come, I guess, tonight. I do have to go over to a lady here in town who bakes the most wonderful breads. She has a commercial kitchen license, and is a most cheerful, friendly baker...with 4 small children at home! She must have more patience than I'd ever have.
jane
Good morning everybuddy...we did/do have flooding in my area...my son had to stay with me last night...he couldn't cross river to get home...if there's no more rain...should be able to cross today...several families live in that sub division...according to weather man...it will be 100 degrees Sat...I have invitation to go to friends of mine 50th wedding anniversary...not sure if I will go...since my eyes are still swollen...but minimal bruising...Hi to all reading...have a great day
Darlene, glad your eye surgery went well. Go for the 50th party - nobody will care about (or probably even notice) your eyes. Is it a local river that floods? I know in Houston it's the bayous, but I'm not sure where you are in Texas. The weather there and northward has been horrendous! I hope it's over for you, at least for a while.
Overcast here today - heading into about a week of rain - but none yet.
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I'm going to put on my around the house duds and get out for my daily walk shortly. I'll put a load of wash in before I go and it should be ready for the dryer when I get back.
Jane, I went on an Alaska cruise after Bob died. A girl friend who lived both in Union Springs and in Auburn and I traveled together. We had a great time, enjoyed the scenery and the tours. I'm glad I was able to do that and that Tim and Kris decided to go recently. They needed the get away. Tim has certainly been a huge help to me since my fall from the roof. I'm glad things are going well for you and Ray.
Sharon, congratulations on the good report from the echogram. I hope all is well with you and John and not too hot up there!
Gosh, Darlene, 100 degrees? We have been in the upper 80's, low 90's for the past 2 weeks and my AC has been running almost every day. I don't mind the heat if I get outside early enough to walk before it gets unbearable. I hope you get some relief from the heat soon.
Mary, my plans for today include putting a load of wash in and walking around the block before the temperature goes up to the sweaty level! My actual walk is hilly--up and down--which takes some effort so I like to get it out of the way before we get too high a temperature.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and try to stay COOL!
Sue
Hi Gals.Jane, I'm so glad you got all the household projects done. I know you will enjoy the AC. Yes, Lori had a long day, but she is one of those energetic people. She was up early and walked a mile to work today!
Darlene, so sorry your son is impacted by the flood. Hope it didn't hurt his home.
Mary, we haven't gotten rain yet either, but over cast.
I got a message from Melanie today with a pic of my parents mausoleum and flowers and the message that Grandma & Grandpa say Hello! She had a dr's appt not too far from the cemetery. She is always so good to put flowers out around memorial day or Mom's birthday since I am seldom up there anymore. When she moves permanently to FL, I guess I'm going to have to ask one of my 2 grandsons to do it. That's one of the reasons I want to be cremate so no one feels the burden of visiting the graves. It was important to Mom though.
I slept in really late this AM. I was so tired. Tomorrow, I get the 2nd shingles shot, see my primary dr, go to the dentist and if possible grocery shop. I may collapse afterwards. Sharon
Darlene...whew...100 degrees and it's just early June. Our 84 and humid was bad enough for me today.
Sharon...we're in for cremation, too. My family has always been very big on keeping live plants...usually geraniums and an ivy in pots at the cemetery. My sister still does it for our parents, her husband's parents, their beloved Melanie...gone 10 yrs now...and now her grandson who was murdered. Nope, nobody held responsible yet.
Mary..always good to see your posts.
Sue...you're so faithful with your walks.
Alpiner..hope all is fine in CA
Jeanne....hot, too, in IL today?
Today was a 6:00 am day...onc appt at 7:40 at hospital here, back at 11:00 for blood matching and chemo. Onc was impressed with how the chemo has helped Ray, esp. with his walking. He got up and walked across the office, back and then out the door and down the hall...with only the oxygen tank for support. Doc admitted, "I'm impressed!" and he's not an easy man to impress. He is going to have Ray get 2 units of blood tomorrow to make him less tired. He's very anemic {sp?} That'll be 4-5 hour project, so I will come home and vacuum, etc. My cleaning gal canceled on me for tomorrow...with my OK...since she has a bad cold and cough. I don't want her here with that bug.
My sister and BIL are coming Friday for a visit and my sister said she's cooking for us. That'll be a nice treat.
Time to get my Quicken up to date and some checks written.
Stay cool and safe, Buddies!
jane
Hi Gals, well, I'm back from the shingles shot, the dr's appt. and the grocery. Just finished lunch. Dentist at 3:00. The Dr. gave me an Rx for Amoxicillin since I have had this cough and cold so long. No lung involvement though!
Jane, your day sounds like mine back and forth to the drs. Sorry your cleaning girl cancelled, but like you said, it was best she did. I know you're looking forward to seeing family. I had not realized your nephew was murdered. How awful. I do hope they catch whoever did it.
Sue, sounds like you have a quiet day. Those are nice.
Hi to all, Sharon
I had an appt. this morning with the oncologist for my 3 month checkup . All is fine but she asked me if I wanted to try another hormone blocker to replace the first one that I had a reaction to . I said no I don't want to go through it again . My primary dr. agrees with me .
Good morning, Buddies. I'm dressed and ready for a trip to the library and Kroger with Eddie. He should be here soon. It's going to be another scorcher here in Auburn today, but we might get some rain tomorrow or Sunday.
Alpiner, good luck with your doctor's appointment today. I hope all goes well.
Sharon, you have a busy day planned. I hope all goes well and you aren't overly hot today. We had rain last night and it is cooler here this morning.
Jane, you have a busy weekend planned. Hopefully Ray will have a comfortable weekend and that both of you will enjoy your company.
Did you all watch the celebration at Normandy yesterday? Very touching and I know the men who served there and were able to attend enjoyed themselves. My cousin piloted one of the U-Boats which dropped the men off on the beach. He was about 19 and we were very afraid for him. He has passed away now.
Eddie just showed up and we are going to the library and Kroger. So I'll sign off now and hope Every Buddy has a nice day.
Sue
We visited both Omaha beach and the American and German cemeteries there. The American one is pristine as you saw on the news. The German one has black crosses and is very unkempt. What a contrast. We also went through a D-Day museum near the beach. No one can understand the magnitude of our losses that day unless they visit the area. Although none of our family was involved, we honor them. I had an uncle in the Navy and a cousin in the South Pacific.
I have a free day today which I really need after yesterday. We had some rain but not a lot- -just enough to make me hurt all over. I hope Jane isn't hurting.
Good decision, Alpiner.
Sue, hope you get all your errands run.
Have a good day everyone and stay dry.
Sharon
alpiner, go with what works for you!
Hope everybody else is doing okay with doctors' appointments. I have two next week. When is Marilyn due back?
We were in Normandy on 7 June many years ago, with our then-14-year-old grandson, We stayed at a small hotel overlooking Gold Beach, where the Brits landed. The town was full of Brit veterans and widows - so moving. And our grandson, who is now 34, still remembers it vividly. Great for all of us. One of the most moving things we saw was a small isolated Canadian cemetery we just happened across on a side road. It was full of flowers in beds along the headstones and obviously lovingly tended...and ringed with beautiful maple trees.
Hope everybody has a great weekend!
Mary, we didn't visit the Gold beach or the Canadian cemetery. Guess we didn't know about them. John told me that they said on the news last night that the French people in the area each adopted a US vet and sent letters to their family about where they were interred and also decorated the graves every year. So many people speak badly about the French, but they really did appreciate our help. When I was there, I talked to an old Frenchman who was a vet and when he found out I was American, he thanked me and said he had actually gotten to shake hands with General Eisenhower. My family wasn't involved in D-day, but fought in the So Pacific and in the Navy elsewhere. The cousin who fought in the SP also fought in Korea and Vietnam and retired as a Brigadier General and was buried in Arlington. My father was too old and my brother too young. I had some other cousins who served, but I really don't know the details
Sharon.
Sharon, my father was too old, also. One of my cousins was in the Air Force (and contracted polio after the war), and John had an uncle whose ship was lost in the Pacific and never found. That's all the close family we had involved in the war.
I have an appt. next Wednesday for a mammogram & then an appt. with the surgeon who did my lumpectomy . I have these 2 appts. every 3 months to keep check on the lumpectomy site . Then I will have 3 months until the next go round .
Good morning, Alpiner and Every Buddy looking in. I'm still in P.J's but will get dressed soon. It rained here last night so I won't have to water my tomatoes and bean plants. I want to get my morning walk in before it rains or gets too hot. I did my grocery shopping yesterday with Eddie and we went to the library, too.
Alpiner, I hope your mammogram is a good one. Let us know how it turns out.
Sharon, my mother left us with my Dad's mother when I was 6 and my baby sister was having her first birthday. Anne who is the second sister was 3 or 4--I'm not sure of that. We never saw our mother again. Although when Anne was working in Charleston (WV) in a bank she contacted our mother. I have since then become friends with our half-brother who lives in California. Mother was ill when Jeff was about 16 and she committed suicide during an illness and he was the one who found her. He's a great guy and he and his wife and I are friends now.
Mary, my Dad was depressed after my mother disappeared. He enlisted in the Navy after attempts to find her were ended (the police dragged the river, and my paternal Grandfather who must have known where she was kept telling Daddy she would probably never be found. Daddy was depressed for quite some time). His navy time was spent at the recruiting place in Indiana and he worked with recruits.
It's cloudy here and will probably rain some more this morning. I need to get dressed and out for my walk before it does. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Jane, I hope things are going well for Ray and you. Keep us posted.
Have a nice Saturday, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good luck on your mammogram, Alpiner, and the oncology check. MC doesn't want me to have a mamm oftener than 2 yrs unless mandated by the doctor, probably because it's been 18 yrs. I need to talk to my doctor and see what he wants me to do.
Sue, we had rain yesterday, but not a lot. It's sunny now, but supposed to rain later. So sad about your mother.
Mary, we seem to be in lucky generation. My brother did join the Marines right after HS in 45 for 2 years, but he did it to get the GI bill and was stationed in MI, I think. I was only 7 at the time.
No plans for today. Take care everyone. Sharon
Happy Mammogram, alpiner! I still get one every year (my BC was in 2005).
I hope jane is having a good visit with her family, and that Ray is getting some rest.
I guess I'm getting the rain before Sue and Sharon. It's rained off and on here since Wednesday. It's up to 2" total now, with more to come over the next few days. I must say that my plants on the deck are loving it.
Happy Saturday, Buddies!
Alpiner....that's seems to be a pretty standard post surgery schedule. My mastectomy was 30 yrs ago, and I saw my surgeon and onc every three months for a yr or two with mammograms each time..then it was stretched to every 6 months...and finally to once a yr. I had 6 months of chemo following surgery, then was on a drug at my request for 5 years. I think it was tamoxifen. I still see my surgeon for a yearly mammogram and physical check.
Sharon, Sue, and Mary...visit with sister and BIL going well. She's cooked us supper every night, and he's set up two stand alone air conditioners I bought online, sprayed our foundation with Bug Stop, fixed a chair, and replaced some boards around the new ac;heating unit I had installed last week in our Family Room. Ray had a tough morning with digestive tract problems, but that has eased and he's feeling much better.
I got sad news about our Iowa Texas Friends...we used to meet them in Dbq for lunch about once a month. She had had to take him home from Tx two years in a row. He developed dementia, and
then infection in his leg and foot...required amputation and he never recovered. He passed away yesterday a day after his 75th birthday.
Have a good weekend, Buddies!
Jane
Jane, so sad to lose old friends, especially in such a painful way. My condolences. Glad your family is taking over and getting things done for you. Sorry Ray had a bad round. Hope he is good today.
I just finished breakfast and am about to go get ready for church. I could have slept a while longer though. Yesterday, I made plane reservations for John to go to Des Moines. He will play in a bridge tournament there and then rent a car and go down to Hubbard to visit his sister. We're going to make a Shutterfly book of the wedding for her this afternoon.
Have a blessed Sunday, everyone. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in. I've had breakfast, brought in the trash cans after the trucks picked up the contents. Also dressed and hoping Tim gets here soon. I need to go to the bank to pay my safe deposit box which we share. I'd like to give him the check and let him take care of it. I also have a bill which I need to write a check for and would like to get that into the mail.
Sharon, it's good that John will be able to visit his sister after the tournament. I'm sure she will be happy to see him. Does she have children near her?
Jane, I also had Tamoxifen for my breast cancer and although I don't take that anymore, I still have an annual breast exam. So far, so good. I'm now seeing a clinic here in Auburn which is much easier for Tim and me. I'm also sorry for the loss of your friends. I've lost a few, too, and it's hard to realize I've outlived those who have died. I'm sorry about the digestive tract symptoms Ray has had and hope this is now OK and he is feeling better. I'm also sorry for the loss of your friend.
Mary, we've had some rain now (and I'm thankful for it!). My tomato plants are growing taller and one has a tiny tomato on it. The green beans seem to be growing, too. I'm waiting for more growth and looking forward to some good veggies!
Bob was not drafted--he was an ROTC grad from the U. of South Carolina and spent 20 years in the Navy as a P-3 pilot. He was deployed 6-9 months of every year except the last 2 when he worked at a Nuclear test site in New Mexico. He'd fly out there on Monday and come home on Friday evenings. Bill and Tim were in high school and Jon in Junior high during those years.
I'm hoping Tim comes by soon. I have a bill from the bank where I keep my bonds, etc. in a safe deposit box. Tim is a co-owner of the account and I'd like to give him a check to take to the bank so I'll be paid for another year.
It's dark and dreary here this morning and I think we'll get more rain. Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I hope Marilyn and her family are enjoying their trip to Hawaii.
Sue
Sue, I think Marilyn is back now, based on FB posts. It's a good idea for Tim to co-own your safe deposit box. We have water/fire proof Sentry boxes that we keep important papers in here at home. The bank we use is just too far away to run over there all the time.
It's sunny and in the 80's here. I had a Urology appt this am, then stopped to pick up a fish sandwich, and stopped at the gift store to get John some #1 glasses. They aren't available very many places. I found mine at the gift store and found a man's pr there today for him.
John found a tick on Bunny last Friday, so I stopped at the vet and got a tick collar for her. Our back garden is so full of trees and bushes and she runs up in it looking for critters, so I'm sure that's where she got it. But there's no keeping her out of it if she smells something interesting.
I have been trying to make a shutterfly book for John's sister with pics from the wedding. (She doesn't have children and has beginning dementia, so wasn't able to go) However, the site has changed since I made one last year and I'm not getting anywhere at all. It freezes up and I can't get rid of some pages. I was ready to scream last night. It should be so easy. It was before.
Jane, hope you're enjoying family and that Ray is better.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Yes I have returned home, What a day yesterday. Our flight from SF to home because plane was delayed 4 hours, 3 of those late coming in from Fresno, and one 0ne on the tarmac getting a repair, we were in the plane for that hour. To top that off, Saturday I came down with a cold and yesterday I was absolutely miserable, couldn't get home fast enough.
As soon as the cab dropped us off I stuck every thing in the bedroom and went to pick up Freckles. She was so happy to see me. My friend who took care of her had to have her own 16 yr old miniature Border Collie put down one day last week. So Sad. We should have been home by 1:15 but didn't land until 5 pm.
I went to bed at 7 pm. I had not been asleep since around 3 am Saturday I was dead tired and miserable with my head all stuffed up I couldn't even hear very well. I feel a little better today. but I have a Dr. appt today 3 to check the lump on one on the lymph glands.
Afternoon, Buddies!
My sister and husband left for home early this morning. It was a great visit. She cooked every evening meal, and Bill did a number of things for us..fixed a lamp and a chair and did the bug spray of the foundation, etc. All things I just don't seem to have time or expertise to do.
I started this earlier today and then the Nurse came and I got sidetracked.
Hope you're all feeling good and behaving yourselves. :smitten:
jane
Good morning, Buddies. Jane, what a wonderful visit from your sister and her husband. I'm sure you enjoyed it immensely. I see my sisters so very seldom and wish we were closer--and that I could drive myself to visit them! We do talk on the phone but not as often as I'd like.
Welcome home, Marilyn. I'm sorry your trip was difficult and that you are dealing with a miserable cold. How did Keith manage the trip? I know you were happy to see Freckles! I hope you'll be able to rest and recover from the cold quickly.
Jane, I'm up, but not at 'em yet! I did get the kitchen cleaned up and need to put some laundry in the washing machine. When I get dressed, I'll do that and take my usual walk while the laundry is washing. I'm so glad your sister and Brother-in-law were able to visit and that Bill was able to get quite a few chores done for you. I hope Ray slept well last night and is feeling better this morning.
Yesterday morning, Tim came by to help me with some paper work. Then we went to Niffer's to meet Kris for lunch. They had a great time in Alaska--saw lots of whales and other creatures and enjoyed hiking in the snowy area.
Not much else to report this morning. I'm going to put on my shorts/t-shirt and put a load of laundry in--and will walk around the long block while it's washing. I hope Every Buddy is doing well and has a nice day.
Sue
Guess I haven't checked in for a while. Sorry about that.
Marilyn, glad you're home, and I hope your cold goes away quickly. It sounded like you had a great time being with your son, and seeing all the lovely scenery.
jane, sorry about the loss of your friend. I know how tough that can be. Great for your sister and BIL to come and help out. Hope you have an easy week.
Sue, sounds like Tim and Kris had a great time in Alaska. It is gorgeous.
Sharon, that's good that John can combine a trip to see his sister and a bridge tournament. I finally got back to duplicate last night. No MP, but we got about 50%, so not too bad - even if I had terrible cards (only opened twice, and rarely was able to even answer my partner).
Darlene, I hope you're getting some not-too-hot weather. I know how changeable things can be in Texas.
There was 4.5" of rain my my gauge over the last 4-5 rainy days. But we're back to sunshine now.
I saw my pulmonologist yesterday. Then this morning, I've been out for a haircut and a short trip to Aldi (they have such good blueberries and cherries). Nothing doing tomorrow, and then an echocardiogram on Thursday.
Happy Tuesday to all the Buddies!
I was so busy yesterday that I didn't get back in. The urology appt was routine, then I stopped at the computer store to see if he could do anything about my touchpad which is supposed to be turned off. He couldn't. I think a new computer without a touchpad is in order. Then I stopped at the gift store and picked up a #1 pair of cheaters for John which he needed. They are hard to find, but I found mine there. Then I went across the street to buy a tick collar for Bunny. John found one on her last Friday. She goes up in our wooded garden frequently, so bit the bullet and bought the collar. Expensive!
When I got home, I started working again on the Shutterfly booklet I'm making for John's sister. I had spent about 3 or 4 hours on Sunday and kept having problems. I worked about 6 hours yesterday, but finally got it done and ordered. There's not much we can do for her except John's visit and this. She lives alone in an apt and visits her husband in the nursing home for lunch everyday, but doesn't have any friends or social activity there. The church had only 6 parishioners when she went, and because she sleeps late, she hasn't been back. The pastor visits her once a month to give her communion though. So that's good.
Yesterday was our 58th anniversary which we really haven't celebrated yet because of my cold. I think I am over it now, so we plan to go out this weekend. We had pizza last night, an unusual event for us, but by the time I finished with Shutterfly, I wasn't cooking.
Jane, I'm so glad your sister and BIL were so good to help you and cook, etc. during their visit. I hope Ray is doing better.
Marilyn, let us hear about the lymph node and I hope your cold doesn't hang on as long as mine did. Colds aren't serious, but they sure can make you feel awful.
Mary, it sounds like you got a lot done! Our rain has stopped and we have beautiful sun, but flooding in area we haven't had before, thought none close to us. I don't think we got as much rain as you did. Great on the bridge. BTW would you want me to email a copy of Defensive Plays that John made up both for himself and his partners. He says that Defense is the 2nd most important part of the game. If you want it, email me: sharonede17@gmail.com
I am going to be having an Ultrasound on the Lymph nodes behind my ears, although only one is enlarged I amalso due for my yearly Mammogram, the hospital will be contacting me for the Ultrasound and the Women's Imaging center for the Mammogram.
The Kauai trip was really nice although pretty hot weather wise. Gilbert had a friend who use to live there so he contacted hom to ask about free activities for us to do. The tourist activities are all over $100, per person. So did did our self tours, no boat rides or helicopter tours, No Luau. Still Had a great time and ate good food. Keith did prefer not to do the walking that we did so he either sat in the car or stayed at the condo.
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but am still sitting here in P.Js. I will shower after I finish with my computer stuff shortly. I am going to bridge today at Ruth's out in the west side of town. Libba is picking me up as she is subbing for Terri who has gone to her home out west--I forget exactly where that is. It's still pretty early, so I think I'll walk around the long block before my shower.
Marilyn, I'm glad you had a good time in Hawaii. I've only been there for several hours while I was waiting for a trip out to the Philippines (spelling?) where Bob's ship was in for repairs. I went out with his C.O.'s wife--who I had only just met--and we had a great 2 weeks there until the ship finished the repairs and went to Hong Kong to give the sailors a week of liberty.
I want to get my morning walk in so that I can shower and dress for bridge, so will wish everyone a good day. Jane, special thoughts for a good day for Ray. I hope he's feeling well this morning.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Today is Melanie's surgery, so please keep her in your thoughts and pray that the mass is benign. We talked to her last night and she seemed in good spirits, in spite of having cleansed her bowel with laxatives all day, just in case it is involved. I won't hear anything till late this afternoon.
Mary, I sent you the Defense sheet. I also have one that lists all the conventions that I copied from Bridge Baron. If you want a good software to practice on, it is a good one. You can set what you want to practice.
Marilyn, I'm glad you had a good time in Kauai, but I know the excursions are expensive. It's too bad Keith couldn't take part.
Hope you are feeling better.
Jane, hope you and Ray are resting up from your company and that he is doing well.
I finally got the Shutterfly book on the wedding made up and ordered yesterday for John's sister. Pictures help her stay up on who is who and what's going on. Marilyn, you might try that with Keith. I don't recommend the Shutterfly app. It is very difficult to use and freezes up from time to time.
John's playing bridge, so I am going to sort out some stuff for AM Vets who is supposed to come around Friday. Nothing else big going on. Hi to everyone. Good luck on bridge, Sue. Sharon
Thanks, Sharon. I don't want to learn/use a lot of conventions - just not that interested in earning more and more MP. I'm glad when I play well enough to earn some, but that's not why I play bridge. ;)
Marilyn, I hope you getting rested, but sorry you're having phone problems. I'm sure Keith just doesn't do well with change, so he needs to stay with what's familiar. I'm glad you could get some good free stuff to do.
jane, hope all is going well with you and Ray this week.
Sue, enjoy your bridge-playing.
It's cloudy today, but not an all-day rain thing. Then back to sunshine for the rest of the week.
We have a residents' meeting this afternoon. It'll be our first chance to formally meet our new Executive Director and hear from the other Department Heads.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Mary...good job on the duplicate.
Sharon...good John can drive up to Hubbard. I don't think it's too far from DesMoines.
Sue...good luck with bridge today.
Marilyn...good to get a scan of that lymph node. Hope the cold gets better soon and K doesn't get it.
Darlene...hope all if ok in Tx.
Alpiner...same for you...hope all is ok there in CA.
Jeanne...you getting the storm today?
Cool, rainy day here. We saw another onc this morning, and she's a hoot! She, like Dr. Wood, comes up from CR on alternate Wed. She was late this morning, and suddenly this woman flies down the corridor waving and saying "Hello, Tribe! I'm here." When she came into our "room" she started with, "So, how's this troublemaker?" She just a breath of fresh air. She felt, too, that Ray's doing very well on Taxol, and she gave us additional ideas for the digestive trouble and what will come next when these 12 treatments are finished. That'll be the end of July. She said she has a patient in her early 80s who's been on biweekly taxol for 2 years. That put my mind at ease. She said that are also other options.
I came home for some quiet time alone and to do some computer stuff. Like Sue, I also put in a load of wash. I find doing smaller loads is easier for me than waiting and having a lot of big ones.
I'll be leaving early in the morning for the visitation 2 hours or so south of me, so I may not get in until later in the day.
jane
Keith already had the cold before I got it.
Never fails, Marilyn! ;D
Jane, I didn't realize Ray was back in the hospital. I presume it is for the infusion. Glad you like the new Dr. and that she had good things to say. As to bridge, I play 3 or 4 conventions, but I'm not very serious about bridge either. I play it for the social aspect.
I just heard from Sangmin. Melanie came through the surgery well and the bowel was not involved--a major relief. It'll be a week or 2 before we get the pathology report. Sharon
Good news from both jane and Sharon. :thumbup:
Hi everyone...finally getting a chance to comment...my eyes are healing well...today is 2 weeks...so most of restrictions expire today...Sharon...good news on Melanie...Marlyin glad you and K enjoyed your trip...hope you are getting rid of ur cold...Jane..know you were glad to have your sister visit...hoping Ray is continuing to improve..without side effects...Sue...I sure have missed walking..hope to start back next week..Mary..it finally quit raining and it was a cool 65 this morning...but sure the heat and humidity will go up...that's Texas....Hi to any one looking in...Have a great rest of day...
I had a mammogram this morning , then saw the cancer surgeon . , she found a bump . I had an ultra sound after seeing the cancer surgeon. it was a cyst that will probably disappear on its own ! Thank God !!
Great News Alpiner
Hooray, alpiner!
Woo Hoo, Alpiner, on the good report. I hope all continues to go well.
I've had breakfast, emptied the dishwasher of the clean dishes, and read the morning paper. I am not dressed yet, but will do that soon so that I can get my walk in before it gets too hot here.
Darlene, it's great to hear that your eyes are healing well. I hope you'll be able to enjoy a walk outside today. I love going out in my neighborhood (that is if I get out there before it's unbearably hot!).
Mary, I'm thinking you must be busy this morning. I hope all is well with you and you're having a nice day.
Sharon, I'm glad that Melanie came through the surgery OK. I know it must be a relief. Where does she live? I can't remember, but think it might be somewhere close to your original home. I hope you hear from the pathology report soon.
Jane, that's good news about the taxol and the new peppy doctor! She sounds like a very positive person which in MHO is a big plus. I'm glad she is helping lift spirits and is giving positive information! I'm thinking this must be helping Ray feel much better. Keep us posted. Thoughts and prayers for both of you and the peppy doctor, too.
Tim was here briefly. He stopped by to use my bathroom and rushed out to whatever he was planning for this morning. He's going to take me to the doctor's office on Monday afternoon for a pace maker check up. I don't think I'll be seeing Dr. Rhodes as he's usually in surgery.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I'm back home again after going for an echocardiogram. It was an easy test - I just dreaded the 'getting=there'. I had to go to the biggest hospital downtown, and it's really not that hard, except mentally. I've found a non-freeway route, they have valet parking with handicapped plates, and wheelchair transport inside. So I really have no reason to hate going there so much - I just do. Oh, well - it's over for today.
Darlene, glad your eyes have done so well and that you're able to get out.
Sue, glad that you're available for "potty stops" for Tim. :thumbup:
My Kate got moved into her new house in East Central Kentucky yesterday. She sent pictures this morning. The new place really suits her, and I think she'll be very happy there. But at least it's done.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Hurray, Alpiner. Good mamm reports are always a relief.
Darlene, glad your eyes are healed. I am having "surgery" for dry eyes tomorrow--a 10 min procedure. I don't think there's much healing time involved. We had 60's yesterday too. Brrr! Supposed to be back up to 80 today.
Sue, Melanie is currently near Indianapolis, at least for the summer and until whatever treatments she has to have are finished. Their house is for sale there, so they might have to rent a furnished place if the tx are long term. Hopefully they won't be. They also have a smaller house in FL where they will go in the fall regardless of whether the big house has sold or not.
I IM'd with Mel last night. She was very lucid and not feeling much pain as long as she layed flat. I haven't talked to her yet today. Will call this afternoon.
I'm about ready to go to the grocery. Also have a load of laundry in the dryer. John's playing bridge which he doesn't usually do on Thursdays, but someone wanted him to today. He came in first last Friday and yesterday at the big CLT club.
Hi Sue, Jane, Mary, Jeanne, and anyone else I haven't mentioned. Have a nice day. Sharon
maryz I now how you feel about going to the hospital for tests . I was there yesterday for a mammogram , then had an ultra sound . They wanted me to come back for the ultra sound until my husband mentioned its a 100 mile round trip for us . They managed to squeeze me in which was a time saver .
Good morning, Buddies. I've dressed for Kroger shopping with Eddie and have had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I'm hoping he comes soon as we will go to the library first, then to Kroger. I probably should get him to take me for a hair cut, but I think I can last another week.
Mary, I am sorry you had to get around a big hospital for your appointment. Since Tim usually takes me to appointments, it's not that hard. But the waiting for the doctor and/or nurse to call me in for my turn is not fun. My cardiologist usually arrives in the afternoon after morning surgeries. My appointment is for 2:50 on Monday afternoon. If the cardiologist is not there, one of his assistants will probably take my vitals.
Jane, I hope things are going well with Ray today. The new doctor sounds like a hoot--and with a great bedside manner. Keep us posted and let us know how it's going. I hope you're taking care of yourself as well as Ray!
Alpiner, it's great that your husband mentioned the 100 mile trip and the nurse (or whoever was in charge) decided to squeeze you in. To have to travel back again soon would be a real pain!
Sharon, I'm glad Melanie is not feeling much pain. I hope the remaining treatments go well. It's so hard when our children are having severe medical problems. Thoughts and prayers for her health and remaining treatments. Keep us posted.
Darlene, I'm glad you're getting back to normal. I know you must miss walking outside and will be glad to start up again. I guess start slow and build up as you feel like it. Are you still having nearby flooding?
Eddie just got here to take me to the library and to Kroger.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Well, phooey! The PA just called and there are some irregularities on my echocardiogram. He explained a bunch of stuff, but I don't know enough to be sure of what he said. In any case, he's making me an appointment for a cardiology consult. I hate having something ELSE wrong. But it would explain the exacerbation of some of the problems I've had this year. Sigh....
On the good side, a friend from here who has moved away is coming in town this weekend. We're having dinner together, and then she's spending the night with me. So some good time for chatting.
Happy Friday, Buddies!
Mary, so sorry to hear you have something wrong with the heart. I've had cardiomyopathy (or heart failure) since 97 but Coreg keeps me in the normal category now. Fingers crossed for you. Enjoy your friend.
Sue, thank you for your prayers for Melanie. It's possible that she will go home this afternoon. I messaged her, but haven't heard back. She did walk around the circuit yesterday, took out the catheter and stopped the fentenyl (sp?). Also dialed down the epidural. Apparently, it hasn't been nearly as bad as when she had the hysterectomy 6 yrs ago. Hope you got some good books.
TT
I had my eye procedure this AM to correct my dry eye. The office is very close to the library, so got restocked there, then had to go to HT pharmacy, also close to pick up meds, one of which they didn't have. I also have to go back to the eye dr next Thursday to get plugs put in the tear ducts. They were out of the right size.
I did a load of laundry and got it hung up yesterday, talked to both daughters and my sil. Also fixed a good pot roast dinner for us. I had it pretty much ready to go when I got home from the grocery, so just had to brown the meat, add the wine, and shove it in the oven!
Nothing else planned for today. Hope Ray is still improving and that all are having a good day. Sharon
Sharon...good news on Melanie!
Alpiner...I had a number of breast cysts, too. Surgeon would drain and it'd fill up again. He finally took it out.
Sue...hope Eddie arrived in time and got you to the store.
Darlene...good to have cooler temps and hurrah on the eye lids healing
Mary...bummer on having to go back, but good to know you can now maybe get a fix on whatever is off kilter.
Ray's not in the hospital. He goes up here to our local hospital for chemo when we can have it here in town. It saves us a lot of time and travel.
Tomorrow the "boys"...great nephews... are coming down late afternoon and staying overnight. I think they want to do some chores for us. Then next Wed. Donal and Patricia are coming and will stay until Saturday. Today is Ray's 84th birthday, but they didn't want to all come at once and be too much for him. He ended up in the hospital the last time there was a big group here.
The oncologist we saw isn't new....she and Dr. Wood rotate between the Wednesdays here...so they're as they both say..."interchangeable." We've now seen all 3 of the oncologists at the cancer center...two women and one man. I like them all.
Our Friday night friends are coming here tonight after their dinner out...and bringing dessert with them. That'll be nice and a change for us.
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I'm still in PJ's but planning to get dressed and out for my morning walk shortly. I have cleaned up the kitchen, so that chore is out of the way.
Jane, Eddie did arrive on time and we went to the library and then to Kroger. However he does love to talk, so after I put the groceries away, I sat down with him and did a lot of listening! His partner, Dave, was working and not home, so he talked a lot! I hope Ray is having a good day today. It's great that the oncologists he is seeing are helpful and encouraging. Thoughts and prayers for both of you. Enjoy your dessert and evening with your neighbors.
Sharon, I hope Melanie does get to go home today. It sounds like she knows what is best for her and is exercising when she can. Let us know how the plugs in your tear ducts work. Hopefully they will be comfortable and will be helpful.
Well, Yuck, Mary! I'm sorry about the echocardiogram and hope the doctor you will be seeing has a good solution. However, it's nice that your friend will be able to spend the night with you--and I know you'll enjoy her company. Keep us posted.
It's going to be another scorcher here, so I need to get my walking clothes on and get around the block(s) before it gets unbearable. Have a nice day, Every Buddy and STAY COOL!
Sue
Morning, Ladies!
Sue...hope you got your walk in before it gets too hot.
Sharon...how do the plugs work in your tear ducts?
It's to be humid here today, and already is as far as I'm concerned. I have most of what work I intend to do today finished and am going to just chill out until the guys arrive late this afternoon.
jane
Stay cool, Sue. It's due to be hot here today - back to seasonable, but I get to stay in all day today, so I don't care (as long as the a/c works).
jane, I love how your family is helping you out - and even taking turns. :thumbup:
Sharon, I hope the plugs work. I have some dry eyes when I first wake up, but some OTC moisture drops works just fine for me.
alpiner, glad you got to have the second test on the same day. It's great when folks will work with you to help with the long distances. One of the good things about Chattanooga is the accessibility to really good medical care within the relatively small area of our city.
My friend got here and we had a lovely visit and meal out (even with leftovers for me to have tonight). An added benefit was that Margaret came over to visit for a little while and brought pictures from Jesse & Darby's wedding. My friend left about 11 this morning, so some good chat-time and then I went up for lunch here. And now, there's nothing else going on this weekend. YEA!
Happy weekend, Buddies!
It sounds like everything is going well at the DeNeve household. Lots of help spread out. Please wish Ray a very happy birthday. I hope he gets this cancer conquered and has many more.
Mary, it sounds like you had a wonderful 24 hrs with your friend + Margaret's visit. Aren't pictures wonderful? I just heard from Shutterfly that our wedding book for Millie is en route. I know it will mean a lot to her.
Sue, hope you got your walk in early before it got too hot. Low humidity and low 80's here. Just perfect.
Melanie got home from the hospital last night and slept well. I know she's happy to be there. I'll call her this afternoon. Just messaged this AM.
I don't have the plugs in yet because they didn't have the right size. I go back Thursday. Mary, the eye drops didn't help me much. I had plugs put in about 3 yrs ago and apparently they were the wrong size and they popped out. That was from my former optometrist. This one measured the duct to determine the size, but we will see.
Tonight, we are going out to a new Italian restaurant with our neighbors to celebrate our anniversary. I didn't feel up to it on the 10th.
My legs and knee are hurting so much. I had to go to the pharmacy to get scripts and some more special eye drops. Didn't think I would make it. I hate hurting all the time and complaining about it.
For those it affects, I hope you have a nice Father's Day. I'm fixing steak and strawberry shortcake for John. Sharon
Today it is pouring down and cold. Fact I turned the heat on for a while. Need to go to store but they say this storm is here for the whole weekend. So I will take a break and read a book.
What a 2 week i have had. First 2 days had a few aches and pains in knee and hands from emptying things while kneeling on the floor. But must have work the muscles out as now all seem O.K. Going to quit lifting heavy stiff. I just get to forgetting what age my last birthday was.
Don't like to do yard sales but for past 2 weeks I have been clearing lots out of my our. I am embarrassed to say but some stuff was at least 50 years old, Never thought of myself a a herder but I really was. Got that my cupboards. every where I could put things were overloaded. I put such as all the toys, games and children books I put on the porch with a sign out saying Free please take. Had from all my GC. And some GGS. games going back to 1971. 50 of them. Someone took them in a hour. Next day I put all my kitchen items not used anymore. They vanished also. Put a big MW cabinet and cupboard out next day. Must have been taken overnight.. I then took a large leaf bag and put in at least a hundred books and took out to Salt and light charity shop. On a roll and so emptied all kitchen cabinets of pans, dishes glassed filling another leaf bag. Took to same place. So all in all I filled 4 large leaf bags with stuff. I have another bag with old invoices . bank stuff, Health reports going back again 40 years. These will have to be shredded. I am still not done. Have redone my walk in pantry and tosses out every thing that was over 3 months Wash all the jars and containers and labeled Now have to replace spices and things. Looks nice now. Only thing is I now need to do a lot of cleaning to what is showing. All carpets need cleaning.
It is pouring down today so think will just read a book. Promising never again to let things pile up so bad. :idiot2:
I hope that some of you with unwell families and have some problems yourself will all see things getting better soon
Jeanne....wow! You're on a mission. I did the same thing in our pantry. Stuff just sits there that looked good in the store, but never used. It makes room for things we do use!
Sharon....sounds like new eye doc on top of things.
Mary...nice visit and Margaret coming too.
Hope weather today isn't as stormy as last night.
Great nephews leave today....their parents arrive Wed to stay until Sat.
Have a Blessed Sunday.
Jane
Jeanne you sure have been busy, I don't see myself getting rid of all the stuff Keith has hoarded over the 40 years he has lived in this house. I clean my stuff out about once a year and take it to a church that gives stuff away free. I moved here with all my stuff in a 12 ft moving truck and have given away some furniture that was packed in that truck.
I am feeling much better and today we are skipping church to take the cats to the clinic where I used to work for their shots., They have this shot clinic once a month. Now I have to catch a couple of cats that tend to not want to be in a crate, the other 3 are easy.
Good early afternoon, Buddies. I went to SS (but our teacher wasn't there, so Olyne and I went to a class which is next door to our class. They were discussing a book written by a Presbyterian minister who is evidently well known but we'd never heard of him. Some of the discussion was over our heads, but some was interesting).
Jane, I'm glad the nephews visited you and that they seemed to be very helpful. Are they still in school? It will be nice to see their parents this week, too. I hope Ray is having a good day and is feeling much better.
Jeanne, you've been busy with all that donating and weeding out of things you've had a long time. I'm afraid I'd never get that finished! Good for you. I think you must be glad you decided to down size.
It's not too hot here this afternoon, so I'm going to put my sneakers on, find a large brimmed hat and head out for a nice walk. I am reading a library book I checked out on Friday and have 4 more I haven't opened yet. Olyne brought me a couple of her home-made cupcakes this morning and I had one after I finished my lunch. It was yummy as is everything that Olyne cooks!
Marilyn, I'm glad you made it safely home and that you enjoyed your time in Hawaii. Do you have any pictures to post in the photo gallery?
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue...no, the grand nephews are all grown...Sam was 29 today and is an IT techie and Joe is 31, the veterinarian who's now going to be working for the Univ. of MN "outreach"/extension...doing workshops/seminars, etc. for farmers and livestock raisers. They cleared out a lot of "trash trees" from our honeysuckle hedges and that was a huge help.
Marilyn...good to get the cats their shots today.
It's gotten quite cool here...low 60s and I love it.
I think Ray will end the Home Health Care tomorrow. He walked today further than he's walked since mid December. With his oxygen tank and walker, he walked down our driveway to the sidewalk in front...across the front to Gary's driveway...down that driveway which is two lots deep and back up the driveway, back across the front of our house and back down our driveway.
Yes, he stopped and sat a couple of times, but he said it felt so good to be out and walking. The "boys" went with him and kept an eye on him.
Nothing else new here.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. Hurray for Ray walking and for the "boys" for walking with him. I'll bet he was very happy to get outside and get some exercise. Being confined to the house is the pits (at least that was what Bob complained about when he wasn't able to go outside by himself!). It's great to hear that Ray is making progress in his recovery.
I'm planning a neighborhood walk shortly after I dress. Tim is coming about 2:30 to take me to the doctor's office for a Pace Maker check, so I will need to shower and dress after lunch. I wear my grubbies for the neighborhood walk.
Marilyn, good luck with the cat catching! Do you feed all those cats? When I was young we always had cats at our home--mostly outdoors to keep the mice and other varmits away. We always had at least one house cat who kept our home mouse free. Have you and Keith finally rested up after your trip?
I'm off to get into my walking duds and get myself around the block. I'll shower and get ready for my appointment with the Cancer doctor after lunch. Tim is going to pick me up about 2:30.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals, I guess I didn't post yesterday, but was busy most of the day. I actually wasn't hurting as much. Unfortunately, that changed today and I've already had to take a pain pill. My cleaning girl is here, so won't have anything I need to do afterwards, unless I decide to put in another load of laundry. I did my usual 2 yesterday.
Melanie seems to be doing well. She called John to wish him a Happy Father's Day and he said that was the best gift of all. She sounds good and is moving around the house well. We still have to wait on the pathology report, of course. Praying that is benign.
Our SS leader gave me a whole sack of fresh veggies from his garden, so I cut up cucumbers to make cucumber and onion salad for John. He likes it, but I don't. Then I made strawberry shortcake for dessert and steak & salad for dinner. I put blueberries on my shortcake as I don't care for strawberries, but John was a happy camper because he loves them. All 3 kids called to talk to him of course.
Jane, I'm glad your nephews did the clearing out that you needed and that their parents will be in Wed. It sounds like Ray is doing so much better. Prayers do get answered and he's in mine.
Marilyn, I'm sure it is a relief to get all the cats vaccinated, but I'm sure it was a scramble catching them all.
Jeanne, are you still resting up from your decluttering? I try to do that a couple times a year, but there are always drawers that need redding out. My next project. Also, while John is gone to Des Moines and Hubbard, I'm going to have the rugs cleaned. And maybe the drapes as well.
Mary, hope you had your planned quiet weekend. What have you got planned for this week?
Hi to Alpiner, Joy, and whoever else I missed. Sharon
Looks like heavy rains here again here today and so not much cleaning will be done. I have a appt with eye doctor this afternoon and need to find some place to build me steps for back door
Lots now todo on inside. Carpets cleaned. I have big heavy drapes on all my windows . Some 12 ft wide. They all need cleaning. I can take them down and to cleaners but can't hang backup. Nabour who did that now has stage 4 lung cancer. Just found and my other one just lost his 39 year old son on Friday.
Just getting harder To get help now.
Have one more large thing to take to donate. Both these men would take in their trucks but will not ask them now.
Jane. You seem to be having more visitors at your house this year. Wish the weather would get better for us.
Better shower and get moving out.
Hi Buddies!
I enjoyed my quiet weekend - looks like I didn't get in here to post, either. Not much going on this week (so far). I have duplicate tonight, and a mani/pedi on Wednesday, but that's all. I'm not going to play duplicate on Friday. Bridge centers all over the country support the Alzheimer's Support Group, and "the longest day" is the main day for that. Our center is having morning/afternoon/evening sessions, and there will be gobs of people in an out of the building and parking lot. I had to disappoint my partner, but I just don't want to get involved in that. I'll contribute monetarily later.
It sounds like most of us are plugging along on these hot summer days. Jeanne, sounds like you're getting some cooler, if rainy, weather now. Hope you can find someone to help you with your draperies.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Sue yes I feed all those cats they are our cats and are in door/outdoor cats. They all got vaccinated yesterday.Fritzy needs a dental so will be taking him t our regular vet for that. I also need to pick up freckles Flea meds as she is due the 22nd.
We ended Home Health today. Nurse agreed Ray had improved a lot over the last 5 weeks. If things change, we can get them again.
He and I walked again outside, but he thinks every other day would be better. I think so, too.
Tomorrow is port draw for onc before appt and chemo on Wed.
Rains to come again...forecast has lots of days in a row of wet stuff and storms.
Jane
Sounds like good news from everyone. Hope Ray doesn't have any trouble with his port and infusion.
Jeanne, do you know anyone with a tall teen or college student who might want to earn some $$ hanging your drapes? Just an idea.
If any of you haven't seen the movie, "Hidden Figures" about the 3 black women who were instrumental in getting Glenn into orbit and the whole moon project. This is a must see. John found it on FoxMovies and taped it, so I watched it last night.
I had a bad night last night and didn't get to sleep till after 3, so slept in this AM and still not feeling too energetic. I have no real plans for today, thankfully. Eye recheck tomorrow and the landscaper is to come to replace a dying bush out front with a winter-blooming Sasanqua camellia.
Today is Lori's 53rd birthday. Hard to believe. She has always seemed much younger than her age. If you are on FB, I changed my profile to her picture from the wedding. She's in a happy place now for about the first time in her life. I hope it continues.
Sharon
Yes, Jeanne, lots of company this spring. They're coming to help me with things and/or to see Ray.
He's doing more things for himself, and that's a huge help. He even came out in the kitchen, and helped get the potatoes ready for baking, the green onion sliced he wanted for his, etc.
Hi to Sue, Sharon, Mary, Alpiner, Darlene, Marilyn, Joy
Already evening time! Ray got his port draw, but the nurse had a hard time getting one of the vials disconnected, but finally got it. They leave the "tube" into his port for his chemo tomorrow.
Nothing else exciting here...thank Heavens!
Good wet Wednesday morning!
We've been up since 6:00 am and that's WAY TOO early for us. But we had an onc appt at 7:40 and it takes both of us time to get moving in the morning. So, we've seen the doc and chemo is a go for 11:00.
Nephew and wife arrive this afternoon for a few days. I'm hoping next week will be guest free. I'm looking for some time for Ray and me to just go down to CR to Sam's Club, etc.
Have a good Wednesday in your neck of the woods.
jane
Good morning. I have been to the gym had breakfast, done the reading on the computer and now it is time to take Freckles for a walk. I go to my Alzheimer's caregivers group at 10.
Marilyn,
do you ever here from the gal we
used to know named on here Maril?
Sandy
I don't remember anyone named Meril. Sorry.
Marilyn, sounds like you're busy as usual. Hope the Alzheimer's group is helpful.
Jane, I'm so glad Ray is able to be up and help, etc. I know you will enjoy the company but like all company, a few days is enough. I hope next week is quiet.
Our Shutterfly books came today. I wasn't totally happy with them, but more because of me than them. Now I need to write captions on all of them for Millie. Hope I can get enough tremor meds in me to do it legibly.
I've made out my grocery list for tomorrow online & printed it. It makes it so much easier to hit the specials.
I got up early this AM to be dressed before the landscaper came, and wouldn't you know, he hasn't shown up yet. I hope he comes this afternoon.
Hope Ray's infusion goes well.
I need to eat and take my tremor meds and see if I can write decently.
Hi to all. Have a good day. Sharon
jane, that's great that Ray is feeling well enough to help out...a good sign. Hope your visit this morning went well.
Sharon, I don't remember your taking tremor meds - is that new? Or just my rememberer not working too well. Glad your photo book worked out to suit you. I hope you made one for yourself, too.
Marilyn, you're definitely up-and-at-'em this morning.
I was up about 6 - not by choice, just when my body wakes up. I certainly would like it to sleep longer, but... We did get about 0.5" rain between about 5 and 6 this morning, but the sun has been out since then. I got my mani/pedi this morning. This is my last time before the beach, and I always let her "go crazy" then. This year, she did me for 4 July - mostly red, but with one on each hand white with red stripes and one blue with silver stars. Nothing else exciting today.
I wonder where Sue is - she hasn't been here in a couple of days.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Sandy Maril is on Facebook un der Marilyn Levine Weiner
Mary, I've had tremors for years and they just get worse. They are essential tremors and I have been on meds for a couple years. Dad and my niece had/has them and Melanie seems to be getting them too.
Your nails sound like fun!!
Somehow I posted before I was finished. When do you leave for the beach, Mary. I've been wondering about Sue also. Maybe her computer again.
You all are such early birds. I'm not unless I have to be. Have a nice evening. Sharon
Thanks Marilyn!
Sharon, I'm basically a morning person, but I don't choose to be up at 6 a.m. That's just when I wake up and can't go back to sleep. Although the other day, after breakfast, I came back to my chair to read the paper, and promptly went back to sleep - until almost 9!!!
Our week at the beach is 6-13 July, so just over two weeks! :angel4:
Afternoon, Buddies!
Nephew and wife arrived yesterday about an hour after we were home from his chemo. Ray and I were both very tired last night, so slept in a bit. I've been out paying bills and getting in groceries. Nephew took Ray out for another long (for him) walk and he better today...less need to stop and rest, so each day is better.
Beautiful day here today...rains to come for the weekend, of course. ;D
jane
Hi Gals, just a quick note. I have an eye appt in a half hour. I've already been to the grocery and had lunch. The landscaper never came, still hasn't.
Mary, John will be gone July 1-9, so I won't have much to say. Hope you can stay in touch.
Jane, wonderful that Ray is getting better day by day. Enjoy your company.
Supposed to rain later. Hope to finish the notes on the Shutterfly books when I get home.
Hi to Jeanne, Marilyn, Joy, Alpiner etc. Sharon
Good afternoon buddies...we have 100 plus today and tomorrow...so I'm staying inside...hate to get my electric bill for this month....trying to keep water in bird baths and the hummers are drinking fast....hope everyone is well and happy...take care CC
Unfortunately, my news is bad. I went to the cardiologist for follow-up, no problem, then to lunch and then to SteinMart. Wanted to do some other shopping but was hurting too much. Didn't get home till 3:00 when I checked my phone and discovered a message from Melanie. The pathology report came back. It is the same cancer. No treatment plaan decided yet, but she will probably go for a 2nd opinion. Her cancer, is leomyosarcoma, a very aggressive cancer, so we're really upset. Since it had been 6 yrs, we were beginning to relax.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
So sorry, Sharon! Our hearts are with you and all your family. I know you'll keep us posted on what happens next.
Terrible temperatures, Darlene - glad we're "only" around 90...and humid.
I was awake for a couple of hours in the middle of the night, then up about 6. At least I napped for more than an hour this morning. I've still been pretty much "off" all day today. Hopefully better tonight.
Stay cool, and have a good weekend, Buddies!
Interesting here this weekend. My apartment has a scheduled weekly cleaner again for the first time in 6 months. :nanadance:
And the only elevator I can use is out of order. I'm on the first floor and, because of the way the building is situated on the site, all the main services, including the dining room, are on the third floor. Oops! They brought me my dinner last night, and then called this morning to see what I wanted for lunch. Still out of order...and will be so until Monday. At least somebody will be bringing me my meals during that time. Fun and games!
At least they are getting you your food, Mary. I'm surprised they don't have somebody on call 24/7 for that one elevator. When ours went out at the Candlewood Suites in Harlingen, they had somebody there at 2:00 am to fix it. [Boys had been jumping and goofing off in it and screwed it up.]
Company left about 11:30 and it's good for it to be just the two of us again for a bit. I even managed to get a pedicure booked and a haircut for this week. It's been at least a year since I had a pedicure and I decided it was time for some "Jane time." Ray's able to do so much more now, that I feel I have some time for me.
It's to rain and storm tonight, so I got down to the Farmers' Market and bought some banana bread...and a piece of pottery. I'm a sucker for handmade pottery sold by the potter. This is the second piece of his I've bought this year. Just a nice bowl that caught me eye.
Lots of laundry and sheets and towels, of course, so that will be the work for today and tomorrow.
Have a good, peaceful weekend.
jane
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jane, I'm surprised, too, that they don't have someone to fix it quickly. But the 1st and 2nd floors are the only ones that have no other elevator choice - and all these apartments are independent living, so I guess that's why they can get by with it. But, it'll be brought up at the next residents' meeting. And all of us have access to outside without stairs or elevator.
Glad you're getting some "me" time. Caregivers usually don't do that often enough. And my potter friends love that you're buying work directly from them.
Wow, Mary, that really stinks to have your elevaator out. So glad you're on the first floor and that they will bring you your meals in this situation.
Jane, I'm sure it's nice to have quiet after all the caregivers and company you've had. Good for you going to get a pedicure. I get them about once a month in the summer because I wear sandals all the time, but I don't get manicures unless I'm going somewhere special. I did 2 loads of laundry too and will do 2 more tomorrow. Then I will be finished.
I went and picked up 2 RX's. I asked the cardidologist to prescribe potassium instead of telling me to eat bananas. They don't sit well on my stomach and are high caloried. I also went across the road to Home Goods that I hadn't been to. It's not as nice as the one several miles from here, but still has a lot of interesting things. I also stopped at Wild Birds for food and found out I could set up an account for $25 and get 15% off of everything I buy as well as a gift of a suet feeder and the suet for it. After that, I was too tired to go to any of the other stores. They have a lot of discount stores there which I like.
Jane, your pottery sounds nice. Periodically our Pottery Club has a sale of their items and some of them are really pretty.
The forecast severe thunder storms are just starting here at 5 PM. I hope we don't have any hail. It was 90 the past 2 days and will continue that temp all week. 48% chance of rain tomorrow... I hate when we are going to church.
I just talked to Melanie. She's been on FB and WWF half the day, so I decided she was bored. She said it was raining all day. She gets her staples out on Wed and maybe some input on tx recommended by the doctors. I just can't get her off my mind.
I have a lamb couscous meal in the crockpot, so we will eat well tonight. It is a moroccan dish that I discovered in France and love. It includes squash, eggplant, tomatoes, lamb, garlic and lots of spices. You serve it over the couscous. Yum!
Have a nice weekend. Sharon
MaryZ
Surprised also that your place doesn't have better service when it comes to breakdowns. Suppose the had fire. Going to be interested at the meeting. Older people will be questioning this.
I keep thinking I would be looking at some of the nice retirement places we have here. Ju getting to hard getting help now and I am not into doing things myself anymore. Got my roof 6 weeks ago but one area had a leak around a pipe. Had to really get on them after calling 4 times about it. Got demanding yesterday morning and they were out in a hour. Hard being nice anymore.i have to get my loud lancashire accent out and it seem to work.
Hot and sticky here today. I need to get out of my casual things I am wearing and go to store.i need to find some new sandles.
Going to try and find a painter who can also jet wash porch. Last one never got ack to me yet.
I got up at 5 AM to go to the bathroom and could hardly walk. Fortunately had the walker nearby, but couldn't go elsewhere to get what I needed. Glad John got up early so I could have him bring me all the things I needed. Obviously, I didn't go to church. Have a dr's appt tomorrow. Think I will have to cancel it. I've taken 2 Tramadol and 2 Tylenols already today. Can't take more. I have ice on it now, but it still is extremely sore and difficult to walk on. Have no idea what caused it. Fine at bedtime. I may have to have the knee replaced sooner than I had planned.
I'm ready for a retirement center too, but John isn't.
Hope everyone is having a good day and staying cool. Ssharon
Jeanne, I agree about the lack of service. But the two floors that don't have access to another elevator have access to the outside through ground level doors in case of an emergency. It's still not a good situation.
Sharon, I'm SO sorry about your knee. It does sound like you've reached the point of replacement. Can you get in to see your orthopedist tomorrow?
Good evening, Buddies. I went to SS and church this morning and came home right after church. I had lunch, cleaned up the kitchen, took a walk, and just loafed around the rest of the afternoon except for putting the 2 trash cans down on the street for tomorrow's pick up.
My TV went on the fritz today and I haven't been able to get it to work. I'll have to call a young man who has helped me with computer problems before and hopefully he'll give me a suggestion about what I need to do. I've not been able to watch anything on TV all day! It looks like I'll have to buy a new TV.
It's already bedtime so I'm just going to say I hope Every Buddy has had a nice day. I'll be back here tomorrow!
Sue
Sue, SO glad to see you back. Where have you been for the past few days? You've been missed.
Good morning, Every Buddy. Mary, I've been here and tried to post, but several times when all the posts are down at the bottom of the page, the website doesn't let me move to the next page or post under the last post. It's VERY frustrating. I've had problems with posting quite a bit if the last post is at the bottom of a long page. When I'm trying to post, the site sends me all the way back to the first page which has Pat's picture--and it doesn't let me post here!
I hope every Buddy is having a nice morning and all is well. I've put the trash cans out and the men have been here and picked up one of the barrels, but the second one is still down there. When it gets here, I'll bring it up the driveway and will be OK until next Monday.
Jane, I hope this morning is a good one for Ray and you. Keep us posted--thoughts and prayers for continued improvement from here.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue. I m having a problem that is driving me crazy also. I am up o date on readin all postings. Go to new but all take me back to March 2016. Some days I just give up.specialy if on iPad.
Sorry y'all are having problems. I have no idea what might be causing that. I haven't had anything like that. Good luck.
Good morning everyone. Today I m going to get my nails done, that is my agenda for today. I do have to go to Walmart to buy some more ground turkey and some giblets for Freckles food that I prepare.
I am still waiting for the hospital to call me about sceduling the ultrasound of that swollen Lymph node and womens imaging to call about my Mammogram.
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Next week I am to take one of Keith's cats to the vet for teeth cleaning.
If you get to the bottom of the page, look at the last page # and click it. I think we are on page 239 now, but not sure. Anyway, wherever you are, click the last page and it will take you there.
My knee is a little better this AM, but am still using the walker and not comfortable with it.
I guess I will have to cancel bridge Wed because going to the bathroom is too far for me from where we play. I do well to make it to the BR here in the house. I cancelled my urology appt for today too. What a pain.
Mary, hope they get your elevators fixed asap.
Marilyn, enjoy your new manicure.
Jane, I hope all is well with you and Ray.
No new news from Melanie. Maybe I'll find something out after her Wed. appt.
All for now. Sharon
Sharon, sorry your knee is still so bad. Do you have a Roll-a-tor walker, with four wheels? or the older kind, with no wheels, or just two on the front legs? I have both and use them both. The Roll-a-tor is much easier to use, but is harder for me to fold up and get in the car. When I have to deal with getting it in=and=out of the car myself, I use the aluminum more-easily-folded one. The Roll-a-tor is, I understand, much more expensive (I was given mine), but IMO, it's definitely worth it.
Marilyn, I do love getting my mani/pedi. Enjoy yours!
Sharon...hope you got some relief for your knee.
Hi to Sue, Mary, Darlene, Jeanne, Marilyn, Joy
Ray had doc appt and she gave us several months of Januvia samples when she asked what it cost us to buy it. She said docs now say an A1c for people over 80 can be 8. She said we don't need to worry about keeping those BS readings low...too low and he can fall and become confused. She said the bad effects of diabetes aren't going to be a problem for someone already over 80. In Ray's case, the Cancer will be the determining factor to his lifespan.
Tomorrow he has a port blood draw and then we're off to Cedar Rapids to do some "normal" stuff....shopping and maybe eating out somewhere. I will take a couple tanks of oxygen in the back of the car, of course.
Jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but will get dressed for bridge at the retirement center shortly. Libba will pick me up today. I am hosting the Wednesday bridge club tomorrow at my house which means getting out the card tables today and setting up. I'm still looking for a sub for tomorrow--which is a Royal pain! Libba has other plans for tomorrow, so she's out as a sub as are 2 other reliable subs. I've been calling people in hopes of finding another, but so far, no luck.
When I was out for my morning walk yesterday, Tim came by to do some paperwork with me and he drove around the block to pick me up so he could get back to his regular activities. I was surprised to see him but glad to get the paper work finished.
Jane, I'm glad that Ray is feeling well enough to go out with you while doing errands. He is probably happy to get out and enjoys the ride with you. I hope he has a good day today.
Not much else to report today. I'll be back tomorrow briefly as I'll be busy getting ready for bridge here! Have a nice day, every buddy.
Sue
Hi everyone. Jane, I'm glad the low BS isn't a problem now and great on the free meds. I'm glad both of you are getting out tomorrow to do something not medically related.
Sue I hope you have good cards both today and tomorrow. Good to get the paper work done.
Mary, I have a borrowed aluminum folding walker with 2 wheels and 2 tennis balls. :D I have seen the other kind. Ms Frances had one with a seat and very light-weight. Since, hopefully, I won't need a walker long term, I don't think I will get another one.
I am back from an appt with my physiatrist. He did recommend the new improved back stimulator if MC will approve of it. He also looked at my knee and said there was nothing to be done other than replace it. The stem cell injections have to have some cartilage to work with, and I don't. He also consulted on the pain I have in my right low back and recommended dry needling and physical therapy for it, as he thought it was more muscle than structure. He wrote the Rx for that and a letter to my pain dr. about the back stimulator. So I felt it was a good appt. John took me and then I got a wheel chair. However the pain is about half what it was Sunday. I took 3 Tramadols Sunday and was still in pain.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm not dressed yet, but have cleaned up the kitchen, prepared the coffee pot for the bridge club, put out cups, spoons, etc. and need to finish my morning e-mails so that I can get dressed and finish setting out snack food for those who like that. I had to find a sub for today's game and luckily a friend in my other bridge club is going to sub for me.
Jane, I hope your trip to Cedar Rapids is a good one and Ray is feeling well enough to enjoy getting out of the house.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Sue...enjoy bridge!
Sharon...glad you had a good doc appt and got him to get in touch with pain doc and PT people.
It was good to get out yesterday and Oncologist was pleased we'd done that. We were both tired last night, of course. He's over at chemo now so I have a couple hours to get things done here...vacuuming, laundry started, etc.
Monday we now have to go to kidney specialist since his creatine jumped up since last week. It's been at that level before, but onc thinks he needs to see kidney doc. That's a trip to Dbq on Monday.
It's hot and humid here...thank heavens for AC!
I'm now emailing with Frigidaire over a dehumidifier that's giving off a goofy code that says it's not plugged into regular outlet or is within the range of 41 °F (5 °C) to 96 °F (32 °C). UH....YEAH, it is...and not quite 2 years old. I asked in my email to support if I should buy a different brand that will last longer than less than 2 years. :knuppel2: Bad Jane!!
Sue, glad you got things set up for bridge. I couldn't find a sub, so turned it over to the gal who runs our club. She usually can find someone.
I've talk to Ortho people and they are going to set up a time for my TKR and call me back. I also start PT on my back on Monday. My knee is somewhat reasonable today, although I'm still using the walker.
John's playing bridge and will Th L& Fri. Then he leaves Monday. He hopes that between the games he has scheduled and the tournament that he will achieve Ruby life master. That's #4. That will probably be his last level because of his age and the # of pts needed for the next level.
Jane, I hope the kidney isn't reacting to the chemo. Fingers crossed that it will go down. Glad you had a good day yesterday and hope Ray's chemo doesn't make him feel too bad. It took me 24 hrs to recover, but of course, different chemo for different cancers.
I hope to hear from Melanie tonight after she sees the doctor.
Hi to all. I'm kind of in a funk today. I'm just tired of being sick, seeing doctors, and then worrying over Melanie.
I did see a good movie by Nicholas Sparks called "The Choice" last night. It's a good movie. Sharon
Sharon, glad you've decided to 'bite the bullet' and get your knee done. I know the process is long and painful, but hopefully will be much improved when it's over. Good luck to John.
I hope he achieves his goals. I enjoy playing duplicate, but the acquiring of MP has never been my goal - just to play well. Thinking about Melanie, too
jane, glad Ray's chemo is doing well, and I hope there isn't an issue with his kidneys. Loved your letter to Frigidare. I've done a few of those over the years, too.
Sue, good luck with your bridge club.
The weather is lovely and hot here this week. No rain in the forecast, but my flowers are all doing well - loving all the rain we have had, plus the summer sun now.
The elevator is still out. They tell me the problem is that it is old (the building is 35 years old) and they don't make the parts for it anymore. The company is looking to find the part they need somewhere. At least that's the story I'm getting. They'd better figure something out. If something breaks on the other elevator, they are REALLY in trouble.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Well it is raining here on the southern Oregon coast.today, but Freckles and I went for a walk anyway, her second walk of the day.We usually do 4 walks throughout the day.
Tomorrow is our monthly Furry Friends luncheon and general meeting. This month we are going to the Pancake Mill. They always have such great food and are very crowded, However Our reservations was made a month ago and we doing have to wait to be seated.
Keith has been "resting" on the sofa most of the day, except for breakfast and lunch then back to the sofa. My day started ad soon as I hit the floor. I won't go into all that have done today,I don't want to wear y;'all out just reading about my day so far. It is now 2:04pm and I am relaxing, not even making a big meal for supper, just a pizza and a glass of wine will suffice. Apothic has a new blend out called Inferno It was aged in whiskey barrels, and a limited batch. Just though we would try it out.
Good almost afternoon, Buddies. I slept late, spent most of my morning cleaning up the tables and chairs needed for yesterday's bridge club and finally got out for my walk at 10:45--which was much too hot! I'm glad I did get that in, though. I have all the dessert dishes and glasses in the dish washer, so hope it will finish by the time I've had my lunch. I'm reading a good book I'd like to finish before Eddie picks me up for the library tomorrow and then Kroger shopping. I need to make my grocery list, too.
Jane, as always I'm hoping each day for Ray and you is better. I wish you good luck with your message to Frigidaire. I'm afraid today's corporations don't appreciate their customers like they did in the past. They seem to prefer raising prices!
Sharon, I can't remember if you told us what a TKR is, but I hope it is improving. I hope today is better for you and that you hear from Melanie soon. Do you think John will decide to quit playing tournament bridge or find another level to continue? Keep us posted about Melanie.
Mary, I'm hoping for a shower this afternoon, but so far it looks unlikely. When I went outside to check on my tomato plants (just 2!) and my green beans in my little garden bed, the tomatoes were still OK (only 2 tiny tomatoes on the largest one) and all the green beans had been chewed down to the bare stalks!) I'm thinking rabbits were probably the culprits. I don't know why they didn't attack the tomatoes.
Marilyn, it sound like you have an interesting day planned. I hope the luncheon is yummy and you enjoy your friends. What does Keith do while you are out for the afternoon? ENJOY!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Very hot and humid here this morning...90 and we got a short walk in before the gnats and humidity did us in. I've been doing laundry and had a pedicure at 2:00....and the very black clouds rolled in and it really rained hard. I'm home now, but it's still stormy out there and the TV keeps giving severe thunderstorm warnings for various counties around us.
Have a great Thursday evening.
jane
MaryZ. I hope they are going to reduce you monthy fee to make up for the inconvenience. Have you had the meeting yet.
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Jeanne, our Residents' meeting is next Wednesday (the first Wednesday of every month). They got it fixed yesterday evening (I think). I still haven't used it - will do so tonight when I go up to supper.
Other things going on around here, too. They've taken up the carpet in this hall, and are to finish installing the new carpet today. Also, the building and decks are being pressure-washed. They've moved all my potted and hanging plants into my "sitting room" so they won't be killed by the solution. I'm going to be out this afternoon playing bridge, but I'd love to watch that process.
Hugs to ALL the Buddies!
Good morning, Mary, Jane, and all Buddies looking in. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and dressed to go to Kroger with Eddie. He'll be here about 9:30. We'll go to the library first, then to Kroger. I need to make my grocery list before he gets here.
After our trip to Kroger and I get the groceries put away, I hope to spend the afternoon reading inside. It's way too hot to work outside. I guess I have visiting rabbits, though. The green beans I planted in my garden have been chewed half way down the stalks! I don't think the chipmunks are the culprits. They live under my deck, but I never see them in my garden. The last time I had rabbits several years ago, I came into my den to use the computer and a large female rabbit was sitting under the computer desk. Later on that day I found new born baby rabbits inside the house--most were dead. Yuck!
I hope all Buddies are feeling well this morning. Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Lots of storms here overnight and this morning. I'm home from a haircut and quick grocery run between thunder/lightning/high winds. Very hot and humid! I've got flashlights ready and extra portable oxy tanks in case we lose power.
Have a peaceful Friday. I'm going to join Sue and read today and so our bank business online.
Jane
Just went from to much rain to really hot weather . It is in low 90 st his week. I got a early start today a yesterday outing and got over heated. Went and picked up my laundry this morning at 9 am. Then doe to Walmart for few things. Spray paint as one but doubt it will be used.stilltrying to find a painter to o it all. Needs jet washed first.
Maryz. That is good. Sounds like your place getting thing done. We had 2 of the ones in my town. I thought really nice ones. Alway showing on tv and having open house but state put a big find on them last summer for not keeping thing up. Some company have come into town and bought 5
retirement buildings.
Like you Sue, I think I am in for the day and reading after a short nap. I tried that yesterday and got 3 robot calla on phone and someone one knocking on the door. Never fails.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and plan to dress and get my morning walk in after I finish posting. Eddie took me to the library and to Kroger yesterday, so I have books to read this week. I have already finished 2 of them--when it is as hot as it has been, I don't spend a lot of time outside.
Jeanne, it is going to be really hot today, so as soon as I finish here I am going to get dressed and get my daily walk in. I hope to get back inside before it's unbearably hot!
Jane, it's hot and humid here this morning. So I want to get outside and get my walking done before it's unbearable. I hope Ray is feeling better this morning and is able to get outside if it's not too hot in your neighborhood.
Mary, it sounds like your facility is cleaning up and making things nice for you. Did your bridge game yesterday go well? We're in for another scorcher here this morning, so I need to get dressed and get my walk in soon.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning everyone....not much going on with me...am walking early before it gets so hot....and of course high humidity...my eyes are about healed....do think it has improved my vision...Have a great weekend...hope it is cool in your area....
Just did not get out earlier enough today to miss the heat. Will try to walk tonight although it doesn't cool down that much. They are saying may rain a little.
I keep thinking, while being stuck in house would be good time to do little cleaning. Maybe fridge etc. Just can't seem to get into that.
Going to bring up library and see if they have a couple of these book you are mentioning above. Not had much luck with what I have been bringing home these days. Just less and less coming out in LP from the well known authors. This is how I picked my books in the past. Now even they are getting old and two have passed in the last few weeks.
Need to look in fridge and take out something from freezer for dinner. Better watch out as I am getting my sweet tooth back again.
There goes the phone again. Still so many Robot calls even on weekends. This one wanting to pay off my funds I still owe on money borrowed for college. Crazy.If i had it would have been 60 years ago. Not even in USA. Sometimes I wonder where they get these phone numbers from. I have 4 and they have everyone . I very seldom answer any of them.
Sounds like hot and humid is the day for all of us. John got out and filled the feeders and cleaned the bird baths and I don't know what else so they would be done while he's gone. He leaves Monday.
Jeanne, ask at the paint store for a good, reasonable painter. They ought to know. Take care with the heat. Stay hydrated. Macomber is a good author if you like light romantic novels.
Sue, you and Jane and Darlene are so good about getting out and walking. Lori gave me a tirade on getting out and moving. So easy for a 50 yr old to say. However, I know she's right. I need to go to the gym since I can't walk. However, maybe the PT starting Monday will help.
Mary, sounds like things are looking up at your retirement center.
John and I are going to our church men's Bar BQ with bluegrass music tonight with 2 of our neighbors who saw my article in the paper. They are Methodists, but not at St John's. I'm going to put the walker in the trunk as a just in case and start out with my cane (and a Tramadol!). I do hope it's a nice evening. John doesn't often agree to go out.
I had a nice surprise last night--Thomas, the newlywed, messaged me asking if I had all the recipes I gave Jocelyne, on my computer. Of course I do. I also made a recipe book for Jonathan at the same time since he loves to cook. I think I'll ask Scottie, the one who just started his doctorate at MI and bought a house, if he would be interested in my making him one. The other 2 boys are still a little young. (17 &20). So another project! Fortunately, I got Millie's photo book all finished for John to take.
I don't have any plans till the Bar B Q. Hi to Marilyn & Jeanne & Alpiner & Joy. Sharon
Same story here....HOT and humid. It's 93 now and so humid you can't breathe easily out there. Ray and I got out for his walk at 9:00 when it was just (ha!) 81. He did the our driveway, front walk and down Gary's driveway and back with just 3 stops in the shade to rest. I haven't walked by myself in months and won't be doing so in this heat and humidity. I just don't have the time, anymore. Doing all I did before and all Ray did has me exhausted by the end of the day, and not in the mood or have the energy to then walk. :coolsmiley:
I stopped by the Farmers' Market on my way to WalMart for my prescription. Not as many vendors today, but I did get my favorite...banana bread with nuts. I put them in my freezer and have them when the market is over and I can't find good banana bread anywhere.
I've got laundry going again, we've gotten Ray his shower and Gary and Kathy are coming up at 4:30. I'm going to take some time now to watch Women's World Cup Soccer...England and Germany is on today I think.
Take care in this heat that the whole country seems to have!
jane
Jeanne, I get a lot of robo calls, too. I have caller-ID on both my phones, and I just don't answer it if I don't know who's calling. A couple of days ago, I even got a call from "myself". The callers can put in any number at random, and frequently will put in a number that says it's from your area code and maybe even your neighborhood. On my cell phone, I can block the calls, too. I get a lot of calls where it rings only once. Last Sunday, I got SIX one-ring calls from the same number. Only once has anybody left a message...recorded sales of something. Best advice is just don't answer.
In weather like this, I don't go outside if I don't absolutely have to. The gals came back this morning to put my potted plants back on the deck. It surely has been nice to get back to the dining room for my meals, and to talk to people. We didn't do too badly at bridge yesterday (58%), but didn't get any MP.
I like this font, jane - sorry for stealing your idea. Keep taking care of yourself.
Sharon, I hope you have a good time at your BBQ - usually that is such good food. Glad you're taking the walker.
Sue and Darlene, good job - getting some walking early in the day.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Mary...my favorite font as it's easy for me to read...so "steal" away. :smitten:
We are so fortunate to live in a community with so many caring people. Tonight is the American Legion monthly steak fry and Ray was going to call down and order a steak and I'd go get it. We always split one. [He used to be very active...served as a Commander for a year, carried the flag for all the local parades, helped put up the flags around town and the cemeteries, etc on holidays, etc.] Anyway about 4:45, a fellow who's now active in the Legion and one Ray has always liked, called and said Ray had "won" a steak dinner...how did we want it cooked and he'd be up to deliver it! Uh...they don't "give away" dinners...and we know that. He came up about a half hour later with the dinner/salads/dessert all boxed up...and I invited him in to visit with Ray. He stayed probably 45 minutes filling Ray in on all the "doings" and "problems" at the Legion, etc. Ray enjoyed the visit and I enjoyed not having to cook supper in this awful heat and humidity.
Feeling blessed to have such great local support.
jane
Here in UK we had quite a lot of days with non stop rain all through June, yet compared to last year we went most of our Summer crying out for rain, we went several months without a drop...It was certainly welcomed when it did come, even if it was mild and we hardly felt it.... This year so far has been totally the opposite....
Good morning, Buddies. This will be a quickie just to say Hello! Olyne just called and will be by shortly to pick me up for Sunday School and Church, so I've got to get my act together and be ready to go. I'll try to get back in here later this afternoon. Have a good day, Every Buddy, and I'll talk to you later!
Sue
V-J, great to see you checking in. I hope you're not getting that awful heat that the continent seems to be suffering through. We've got it bad over here in our part of the US, but nothing like France and Spain are having. Keep chiming in.
jane, how great of your friends to think of you and act on it! I'm sure your dinner was great, too.
Sharon, when does John leave? Is he driving, or do you have to take him to the airport?
My big "event" on Sunday morning is to read the Sunday paper and watch CBS Sunday Morning (guess that's two events). I may have to take a nap after lunch to rest up. ;)
Happy Sunday, Buddies!
V-J...the weather everywhere seems to vary so much from season to season.
Enjoy your Sunday, Mary. I've read the paper...but am staying away from the News for a few days. I get so upset by what I see and hear from our elected, that it's simply not good for my health. I'm quickly deciding that I won't vote for anyone again who is presently in office more than 3 years.
The heat and humidity are again in the "awful" zone. I'm wearing as few clothes as possible and still be able to answer the door and am listening to music channels on the tv and doing some family bookkeeping and reading.
jane
Missed walking again. Just hate to put the right clothes on. Would not what to be seen in what I wear in the house. maybe go out tonight. Trying not to eat as much. Do a little exercise in the house. I think we are really going to have a hot summer. Just hope my A/c holds up as it is now about 8 years old. Be hard getting service at the moment. My service man has retired.
Sue. That is true. At one time stores could find you someone to do any of the work you needed. Paint, Handy Man. Not allowed to do it now. Only Registered Contractors can leave their name. Something to do with Insurance. If something went wrong then people tried saying that the store recommended these people. Suing has gotten out of hand now. Such a shame.
Hi Gals. No SS today. On 5th Sunday, they have a big brunch and John doesn't like to eat a lot. The idea of picking a few things escapes him, I guess. We did go to church and last night to the BarBQ at church. Had a nice time. I have a load of laundry in and then have to clean and fill the hummer feeders.
Jane, that was super of the guy bringing the steak, etc. for your meals. And visiting too. I know Ray felt loved by it.
The temps and humidity are ridiculous nearly everywhere, but specially in Europe. I'm glad we aren't traveling now. Lori is going to Italy in August, I think. Maybe later. Anyway, I hope it is cooler.
Jeanne, do you have a "Next door neighborhood" app? That's a good place to ask for recs. They are in nearly all locations. True about the constant suing. You can get a # Blocker on your cell phone. If I don't answer, it asks if I want it blocked.
Jane, I do watch the evening news and the local news, but I'm not even thinking about voting till closer to the time. I understand your position though.
Mary, I'm sure you're glad to have the flowers out on the deck again and to be able to go to the dining room. Living in a room alone and seeing few if any people isn't fun.
John leaves tomorrow. I'm driving him to the airport. For a change the times are reasonable too. He returns the 9th. I hope he gets his Ruby level in bridge and I know his sister will be thrilled to see him. They are only 11 months apart.
Nothing else going on here now. Pt tomorrow afternoon. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in. It's almost 10:00 here and I slept until almost 8:30 and am just now dressed and ready to walk in my neighborhood, so this will be short as it's already VERY HOT out there! I had a nice, but quiet weekend and spent most of my time reading inside. However, I've finished almost all of the library books I checked out on Friday, so will have to reread some favorites until Friday when Eddie comes to take me to the library and to Kroger.
I hope Ray is having a good day, Jane, and Every Other Buddy is also. I need to get outside and walk before the temperature gets any higher. Stay cool Every Buddy.
Sue
Good early morning!
As with all of you, heat and humidity continue here. Ray had good visit with his kidney doctor...and no need to return for 4 months. I'd printed off a lot of his lab results since end of May, and he looked them over carefully.
Today is chemo day in Cedar Rapids because of holiday this week, so our long day this week.
Have a safe and cool Tuesday!
Jane
jane, great news from Ray's doc. Hope the rest of your week goes as well.
Sue, be careful being out in that heat. It can get you very quickly. Also true for Darlene in that Texas heat.
Sharon, I guess you got John off okay. Super that, for once, you had a decent time to get him to the airport.
I went to duplicate last night - everything was awful. We had terrible cards (I had one round - 3 hands- that if I added up total points for the 3 hands, I wouldn't have had enough to open!), and played them worse. We were about 45 minutes later finishing up, and came in last, just to pour some salt in the wounds. Oh, well. There's always the next game to play. :thumbup:
I got out early to get a haircut and to pick up a Walmart order. I'm having a bad-back day, so I think that'll pretty much be it for me today.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
I am having a hard time getting anything done.Just to hot to go out and that is mostly what I need to do. Only 10am and almost up to 89 deg already. I am not very good with the heat or Humidity.
Suppose to have a outfit get with me this week on the Jet wash and other things. Not heard a word from them. Will get on it again later.
Need to go pick up books at library as what I have not enjoying. I even turned on my Amazon Fire and checked what I have on there. Made a mistake yesterday. Ordered on and hit wrong button. Showed up with it being read out to me. Audio. Can't stand that. Maybe call them and see if can get credit.
My IPad is messed up again and so need to take it to Best Buys. Will not shut down. It is going to be like this for next 6 days and so may as well just accept it. Relax. Will say I am fixing some good meals. Experimenting with new recipes.
Jane. sounds like a more restful time for you this week. Reports are good on husband. Hope they can cut down on his medical visits while so hot out.
Sue. Now doesn't you library has a service where you can get on line and order book and they will deliver them to you? That would help is he is only picking you up once a week.
Good morning, Jane, Mary, and Jeanne! It is already 11:00 and only one cleaning lady showed up this morning. I helped her change the sheets on my bed and she managed to get the rest done promptly. Her former partner quit when a grandchild was born. The company has sent younger women for her to train, but most of them have not returned. They seem to want a job, but evidently changing sheets, dusting furniture, and damp mopping floors is just "TOO MUCH!" I'm hoping she will hang in with me.
Jane, I'm glad to hear that Ray had a good visit with the kidney doctor. I hope the chemo goes well today. It sounds like Ray is feeling more upbeat now--and that's a great thing!
Mary, I'm going to put on a wide brimmed hat and hoof it around the block(s) now that my cleaning lady has left. I like to get in a walk every morning before it's too hot, but unfortunately she was by herself and had already cleaned another place this morning, so I'm later than I like to get outside. I'm sorry about the yucky cards yesterday!
Jeanne, I haven't seen a notice that our library will deliver books to my home. I'm using Tim's friend Eddie on Fridays. He takes me to the library to return books and to check out more, then to Kroger for my weekly shopping. He charges a fee for his time and I'm happy to pay it as I don't drive anymore. Tim is semi-retired and he and Kris are traveling more now.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Morning, Ladies!
Our Sharon is having a bad week. Her Facebook page says she fell Sunday night and broke two bones in her pelvis. She's in rehab for 10 days. John canceled his trip.
Hot here, too...again! I'm looking forward to bridge today.
Ray's lab, doc visit with onc and chemo went well. We asked Onc about getting a portable oxy machine and he was all for it. Said he would willingly sign whatever we needed...they require a prescription. Insurance doesn't cover this "luxury," but that's why we both worked hard all our lives and saved...so we could afford to buy what we now want/need!
I also want to get a "transport chair"...wheel chair without the big side wheels so I can push him into stores and restaurants, etc. Amazon seems to have the best prices, too.
Stay cool and safe!
Jane
jane, thanks for posting that about Sharon. I had seen it and was going to post, too. Poor Baby! I know she must be in such pain. Good for you for going ahead with the portable oxygen and the transport chair. I've seen the chairs, and they're obviously so much lighter and easier to fold to get in and out of cars. Both will be very helpful for you.
We'll be heading to the beach on Saturday. It's going to be a very small bunch this year (as compared to last year when we had an overflow crowd!). None of the grands/spouses will be able to come. Tacky Sarah and Carson will be on their honeymoon trip to Ireland/Scotland/Belgium/Italy (Carson will be working the British Open Golf Tournament in Ireland). Margaret and I are going to meet up with Sue in Atlanta and go the rest of the way in one car - good for them to be able to share the driving. The only other thing this week is Residents' meeting here this afternoon.
Hugs to all the Buddies - Sue, Marilyn, Jeanne, Darlene, alpiner, Joy, especially Sharon, and whoever else I missed.
Good morning, I saw that too about Sharon/
Mary have a great time at the beach.
Jane glad to hear that Rays DR approved of the new Oxy and the transport chair.
Hello to Jeanne, Darlene, Jackie, Sandy and Sue.
I am taking one of the cats in for teeth cleaning this morning, I already put him in his crate and into the car. The other cats were hungry so I fed them after I crated Fritzy.
Not much else is new here. I got a call yesterday from Hospice that a water pipe upstairs broke and flooded the building, so I didn't have to go to work. The area where my office is located didn't get any water damage but no one can go in that building until all gets repaired, so we are relegated to the basement conference room on the other building for our in-service class next Tuesday.
Good morning, Buddies. I've cleaned up the kitchen, read the paper, but am still sitting here in my P.J.'s. I need to get dressed and out for my walk before it gets too hot. I don't have a lot planned for today besides reading and doing some laundry.
Jane, thank you for the news about Sharon. I'm so sorry she's having such a tough time this summer. It's great that Ray's chemo went well and the doctor has Okayed the portable Oxy machine and chair. It sounds like things are looking up for you and Ray.
Mary, I know you'll enjoy being at the beach with family (at least some of them!). I miss going to the beach (although I did go down to Gulf Shores with Stacey and Jon's family during the summer). Alex and Nick were both home from school and remembered where we sprinkled some of Bob's ashes and took me down there--they've always wanted to go to say "we love you, Papa Bob" when we're down there. We had spread the majority of Bob's ashes down there--and saved a small amount which is in my bathroom to be joined with that when I'm cremated. Both boys walked with me on the beach when we were there.
Marilyn, I'm sorry to hear about the water pipe flooding the facility. Hopefully the place will be repaired quickly and everyone can get back into their offices.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Only just missing our longstanding member " GinnyAnn " noticing she hasn't posted on our forum for quite a while, is she alright? I do hope so...I know she is - was a regular " bosom buddy " poster...
VJ, we've tried to get a response from Ginny Ann for some time, but she hasn't been in here, either. Please let us know if you find anything out about her.
Just read on FB that Marilyn has fallen, too. She says no immediately visible injuries, but very sore. Marilyn, sometimes bad sprains and even breaks don't show up right away. Take care, and get it checked out. Hugs!
YIKES! Sorry to hear another of our ladies has fallen. Hope you're ok, Marilyn.
Mary...enjoy Fort Morgan.
V-J...I've sent numerous emails to GinnyAnn, but no reply and she hasn't posted. I do see she plays games sometimes on Facebook, but that's all I know.
I did get out for bridge today and it was enjoyable. I left Ray his lunch in a cooler bag so he didn't have to walk to the kitchen, etc. and try to get his things out to the family room or dining room table. He said it worked fine.
HOT here...saw 95 on several of the business signs around town. It looks now as if a storm is brewing up.
Take care everyBuddie!
jane
Sorry, wish I could help but I dont do facebook, nor do i live in the US, i am in UK...just noticing some of our regular members who have not been posting for some time," Ginger " is another member, although think she posted in the " word games.." We do get concerned when a longstanding member has suddenly stopped posting, dont we?...and we cant see a reason for it, just wondering if it was because of our forums new changeover and layout, maybe some like our " Jack wv " with his dog Mimi, could not get to grips with it, so just gave up on our S & F's forum..Jack is another member I miss, along with our Sachiko and her wonderful video clips of her homeland Japan..... also Mahlia ( Molly )
Good Morning and Happy 4th of July. Freckles and I will be going to the park for the Family activities the Fire dept puts on every year. All the Furry Friends will be there with our dogs. There won't be any kind of fireworks as it is from noon to 3 only. Lots of activities for the children, music etc.The kids always tell their parents " Oh I know that dog, they came to my school" It is wonderful to be recognized for our good things thaty we do in the community as Therapy dog handlers. That is the only plans I have for today.
My knee is so much better today, No pain or swelling the stiffness is gone, I am so blessed that nothing was broken and all is well this morning.
Marilyn, glad you haven't had any ill effects from your fall.
Happy Fourth, EveryBuddy!!!
Good morning, Every Buddy--and a Happy 4th of July! It is HOT here this morning and I plan to get outside for my morning walk as soon as I post here and will get the walk finished. No fireworks here in Auburn last night, but according to the morning paper, Opelika where Tim and Kris live had their big display at the high school over there. Last year I went outside and sat in a chair on my driveway and saw some of the fireworks, but this neighborhood's trees have all grown so much taller that I didn't see much. I'll probably watch the TV production from the Capitol Fourth in D. C.
GinnyAnn and I exchanged e-mails for many years--but when her son died, she just quit e-mailing. I have tried to contact her, but have had no answer. I believe she was very depressed following his death.
Jack and I e-mail occasionally now that he's no longer posting here. He and Mimi still go to the park and walk, but he has withdrawn from his usual posts about his trips to the park with Mimi. Both of us are West Virginia natives and he always came out to the freeway to meet me when I was going to Charleston to visit my sister while she lived there. They are in Florida now.
Mary, I hope you and your family are having a great time at the beach. Enjoy and try to stay cool!
Jane, I hope Ray is having a good day and you all are not roasting! It's HOT here!
Marilyn, I'm glad your knee is better--and I know you and Freckles will enjoy your visit to the park to see the children who love dogs!
Enjoy the 4th of July activities if your community has them!
Sue
V-J...Mahlia/Molly passed away several years ago, and I believe Ginger is in poor health and perhaps not able to be online much anymore. I guess we're all getting older and have health issues. The younger folks are not joining these type of sites. They all seem to be on snapchat and other social media sites.
Another very hot one on tap here, too. We are going down the driveway to friends for supper tonight. That's our excitement for the day. :2funny:
jane
wow...new forum finally got me...been trying since yesterday to change password...so I could post...after about 10 try's. finally did it.what a challenge.one thing I can say.it's a secure site...Happy 4th everybuddy
Has there been a recent change to our site? I haven't had any problems and haven't noticed anything different here.
Mary...I was unable to sign in to reply ...had to reset my PW.....now I'm having to put password in every time....Jane or anyone...how do I fix that?... I selected forever or always...but it's still requiring me to put in password......
Candy. I always have to sign in to SF. Seems like the Keep signed does not work. It did get that it would keep me signed on on the Desktop when getting into the SF web site but still had to sign it to get into the forum itself.
I decided to go out this morning at llam. MY Ipad was not working and I saw that Best Buys open. It was 87 deg even then and not in the 90s. They did get it working again. Some day going to have to buy a new one.
I came right back home.To hot to be out. I may go out and walk a little tonight. right now can hear thunder. A storm my help. Thing is it will maybe mess upthe Fireworks and the Stadium at 9pm. I hate those things but sure get crowds of people. I can see the hugh up ones even though a few miles away .
Sorry to hear about Sharon falling I didn't know she had joint problems. Good that here husband had not left on his 5 day trip. she was driving him to Airport on Sat. I believe.
MaryZ. Hope it will not be to hot for you at the Beach this weekend. Be nice not having as many people there.
Good morning, Buddies. I've still a sweaty mess after my daily walk. It's HOT out there! I have a load of wash in the dishwasher and will do a load of laundry when that is finished. My plan for the rest of the day is to stay inside and read. Sandra from next door came over with some dishes for my fridge. They were on their way to Vanderbilt for an over nighter and tests about her continuing heart problems. I'll not have to cook for several days. I'm hoping that the doctors at Vandy will find something to help her. She and Rob are wonderful neighbors.
Not much else planned for today. Eddie called me yesterday afternoon. He won't be coming by on Friday to take me to the library and Kroger--he and his partner are going out of town. I have plenty of food to tide me over, so I'm OK with that.
How was your 4th? I did go outside for a bit when the fireworks were almost finished down at the Auburn Park, but the trees in my neighborhood are so tall now that I didn't see much. I didn't watch the "spectacle" in D.C. IMHO, too much money and military might was spent for the big show there. I hate to think about how much money was spent on the lavish display!
Jane, I hope Ray is having a good day and you have nice weather for getting outside with him. Keep us posted.
Mary, I hope all is well at the beach. I envy you the time spent with your family down there. Enjoy!
Darlene, I don't know how to fix that, but Jane will probably be along soon with a solution. How was your fourth? Mine was slow, but I had plenty to read, so that was fine with me. Tim and Kris are out of town this week and no visits from Eddie, either. He e-mailed me and was planning on some activities with his partner.
Jeanne, I have problems signing in almost every day. The computer sends me back to the picture of Pat and then it takes me about 20 minutes to finally get back to the right page. I find that VERY frustrating!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and try to stay cool!
Sue
I'm not sure why some have problems signing in or having to sign in each time. I can only guess it's something to do with the cookies on each person's computer/Ipad. If you get an update for your device or something is changed somehow...you clear your computer/IPAD to have it run faster,etc., it can affect the cookies...and that's on your device and what keeps your sign in.
It was a very quiet 4th here...no fireworks and none next week when the city usually does them for the start of the County Fair. Something about a horse show and fear of the sparks falling on people's roofs. Hmmm...never been a considered problem before. :idiot2:
We went down to friends for supper and it was ok...but it was a long time for Ray, so we left about 7:00. There from 4:30 to 7:00 is a long time for him to be social right now.
He slept late this morning and is now just having breakfast. He's talking about going out on the porch, but it's 82 but feels like 92 here and high humidity. He may not last long out there. I won't be out there. I can't take the heat and humidity anymore.
I'm hoping my replacement dehumidifier comes soon. We really need it in the basement. The "old" one...less than 2 years old failed and they're supposed to be sending me a replacement.
Time, like Sue, to get some laundry in...and then I'll be relaxing inside, too.
Thinking of Sharon...and hope she can get online at her rehab place and heals quickly so she can go home.
Alpiner...I hope you're not in the desert or close to that earthquake in CA yesterday.
Take care in the heat Mary, Darlene, Sue, Joy, Alpiner, Jeanne, and hi to Marilyn, too {where I assume it's not so hot}
Sue, we haven't gone yet, but will be heading out about 7 in the morning - early-early!
Marilyn, glad you weren't in the area that got the earthquake.
Alpiner, are you in the area that felt the quake? My sister-in-law in Torrance said they felt the rolling, but nothing damaging in their area.
I watched some of the fireworks from the Macy's display (off the Brooklyn Bridge) - it was fabulous. But that was all of my exciting 4th.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Only noon here but I don't believe I will be going out much today. I do need to run to grocery store which is just 5 min. away. Going to be 91. the Humidity is what the problem is here.
Got my IPad back running again at Best buys yesterday.No idea what I do that causes it to stop closing down. something I had done that changed the settings.
Looked at printers and one I liked they say should be going on Sale in 2 weeks so will wait for it. Lost without one. Hate to part with the Dell I have be they no longer doing the ink or printers anymore.
Sue. Don't you have a senior centre in you area. Ours you can call them and give 24 hours and pick ups to Dr. Appt. Grocery and library. That would help you if only using one day week. I still drive but if ever need we also have great public bus services. Can get every place in both twin cities every 15 min. One good thing about University towns. Would save me money not to drive as I dont put many miles on now but yet Licenses, insurance and upkeep still cost to much. Just the convenience of having the car in the driveway. Think I have only put 400 miles on this new one that I bought April 1st.
People across the frontage road where shooting off Fireworks until midnight last night. The whole area are from other countries like Mexico ets so don't know what they were celebrating. Just like fireworks I guess. They are out of city limits. I can't stand them. reminds me to much of the war years we had in UK. Same with police sirens even after all the years.
Another very hot and humid day here...weather report says just cloudy today, but the dark clouds look as if it might also rain. Not a good day for me to be out, but I'd guess the river and white water park is full of tubers and kayakers today.
We got our car that was hit at SPI back from the shop this morning. He did a great job. BUT, the insurance company...State Farm...shorted the payment by $2,000! He said they've done this to him before, and he'll have his wife email them with the estimate he'd submitted and the receipt of the check I'd received. It's interesting that they got part of the estimate right...sent me $2,049.28....but estimate was $4,049.28. Interesting they "miswrote" that first number. I assume they'll make it good...or we will.
I'm off to WalMart in a bit to buy a new coffee pot. We have an expensive one Ray bought a few years ago that grinds the beans, etc. BUT, if the carafe isn't in just right, it goes everywhere...and it did it again this morning. WHAT A MESS! Coffee and coffee grounds everywhere...down cabinet doors, all over the floor and counter. That's IT! I'm not messing with that mess. :knuppel2: :tickedoff: :knuppel2: :tickedoff:
Have a safe weekend, Buddies!
jane
Jane...
...oh I had no Idea we had lost our Molly ( Mahlia ) now that has come as a complete shock to me, how very sad...
I am off to get a haircut and deliver ssome groceries to a friend who had surgery yesterday for a broken ankle. she is already home.
V-J...I'm afraid many of our former participants are now either passed away or are too ill and infirmed to post online anymore.
We got a bit of relief from the heat and humidity with a cool front that came through. I was sure it would rain, but alas...not. We got out for our "driveways" walk...Ray rested in the shade 3-4 times, but that's ok. He's out and trying to regain some strength. He was, for some reason, quite tired today. I think it's the heat and humidity and the chemos catching up with him. I remember being so tired all the time, too. Luckily, he hasn't had the nausea and only a small change in his taste of things.
I'm taking tomorrow off for "Jane Day"...I want to watch the finals of the Women's World Cup Soccer match of the US and Netherlands and that's at 10:00 am our time.
jane
maryz....We didn't feel the earth quake , we live 35 miles east of San Diego & we were in a parade on Coronado Island on the 4th of July . I took this picture while in the parade .
https://i.ibb.co/x260Zcz/4th-of-July-2019-003.jpg
Jane...
...yes you are right, so sad, so very sad...We have lost so many valued members over the years but it is heartbreaking when posters stop posting and it is only several months or years later we hear that they passed away... :'(
I too lost my constant partner of 20 years just 12 weeks ago...I have someone soon coming to collect me to take me to a church, I know I am going to to cry during the service...
It is hard when we lose our loved ones. But it doesn't keep us from loving them.
alpiner, your parade looks like so much fun. Next time, send a picture of you and your hubby. My SIL and grandson use to drive their antique John Deere tractors in their small town parades. In fact, one of the tractors was used to pull the wagon carrying the bridesmaids to the start of the aisle at our grandson's wedding in May.
We're finally here at the beach - as lovely as always. It is just as horribly hot here, though, in the high 90s, even with the breeze off the water. Everybody has a long drive. Margaret drove me to Atlanta, where we met up with Sue (at grandson Matt's house). One car was left there, and the three of us came from Atlanta. (Sue, we waved to you as we passed through Auburn.) It was a total of about 9 hours, so we were pretty well wiped. Our friends from Houston always have about a 10-hour trip, so it's tough for them, too. But we're here - even if "only" 11 of us this year - and glad to be together. I'll check in from time to time.
maryz....here we are . My hair isn't really that dark & it isn't dyed .
https://i.ibb.co/hmxC0gS/Norm-Dolores-February-2019.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/WP95RKB/Harrison-Ford-at-Grover-Beach-2019.jpg
Good-looking couple, alpiner. I love the one with your car. Is that your only one? BTW, John's grand-nephew is getting married in Coronado next June. I probably won't be going, but some of my family will be.
This is our 1926 Model T Ford roadster
https://i.ibb.co/C8CJqYM/California-Dreaming.jpg
Love it, alpiner!!!
Alpiner....great to see a photo of you and hubby....and the car, too!
Mary...enjoy the beach!
V-J...hard to know if one doesn't know where a person lives or true name, etc. to check obits, etc.
Women win! USA women's soccer won the World Cup...again!
Cool here this morning, but I've had to close the windows and turn on the air.
I think this afternoon will probably be watching more soccer....or listening to music and reading.
Jane
We also have this 1922 Model T Ford roadster . Her name is "Miz Kitty."
https://i.ibb.co/gtSsnfS/Mizz-Kitty.jpg
Looking good Alpiner and the cars too.
Alpiner
How I love old cars. Those are fantastic. Love you part of the country. Visited a few times.
Jane. Not to bad here today also. It rained over night and so a little cooler.
Going to head out to walmarts soon. Will wait until about 6 pm. it is only a few blocks away from me.
I meant to watch the Girls last game also. Got on the phone and forgot. I think they all played well. I was not one for watching soccer for years. Fact would only watch Manchester United games.I really enjoy watching all the women teams. They should match one women against one man teem. See how it would go. Love to see it. I would never want to watch women play in a regular American Football game. Doubt will ever be tried.
Beautiful cars, Alpiner!
Quiet day here. I just took Ray out for a ride...up and through a lovely state park 15 miles north of us...then back and a stop at DQ!
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I am home now. Tammy came by this morning to visit and spent quite a bit of time trying to get my phones working. All my batteries had gone kerplunk and I have been unable to call out. Also had a phone call from Tim and he will come over tomorrow morning. He was planning to come today, but will come tomorrow when I'm alone. I bought new batteries at the drug store and am waiting for them to finish charging the phones.
It's extremely hot here today and I spent so much time trying to get my phone working, that I've not accomplished much else. I hope Every Buddy is comfortable and inside where it is cool. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi everyone...very hot and humid here...I'm walking early then In under aircondionter.but Sure August will be hotter..having daughter and grandson this weekend...sure they will head for the river....hope everyone is doing ok...has anyone heard from Sharon?.Have a great rest of day
Darlene...Stay safe and cool. I've read on Sharon's facebook page that she's hoping to maybe be released to home later this week. I'm sure she's anxious to get back home.
Sue...rats on the batteries on your phones. I'm glad someone got you up and running again.
It's hot and while not quite so humid, it's too much for me. I did a lot of running around today...WalMart and grocery store, and then it got to me and I came home. I'll do the rest tomorrow. I also got a bill for Ray's oxygen...and see they didn't submit it to our Supplement. I called and got someone who understood the problem...someone there had unchecked for Medicare to send it on to our Supplement. She said there are new people in Billing and she'll speak to them and get the bills submitted to AARP.
Tomorrow is blood draw and then Wed., onc visit and chemo...and then I'll take him with me to CR for my appt with my rheumatologist. I'll need to have several oxy tanks in the back of the car and hope I get in at my appointed time.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've just put a load of wash in and have showered and washed my hair. Yesterday I had a busy morning as Tim came by to check on my paperwork and also we called my AC guy again as it needed some adjusting. This guy and his family have been tending to my AC since I moved up here (and came down to the farm after Bob died to work on my AC then).
It's another scorcher here in Auburn. I'm dressed but have a load of wash in and won't go out for my walk until I can put it into the dryer. I need to do some cutting of ivy which is covering my sidewalk out front. However, as hot as it is, I doubt that I will stay out there very long.
Darlene, it's unbearably hot here, too. I am planning to go outside as soon as I put the laundry into the dryer, but I know I'll get pretty hot out there. I have a wide brimmed straw hat that I wear to keep the sun off my face and use a sunscreen, too. However, I see my dermatologist annually and she always finds something to Zap!
Sharon, if you're home and looking in I hope you are feeling much better. Keep us posted.
Jane, take it easy while running your errands. I hope Ray is having a good day.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Jane
Medical are keeping you busy. The 15 mile drive with a stop at Dairy Queen. Sounds perfect.
Like you I did to much running around in the heat yesterday.. Can't take it every day. Again 90 today. I think will stay home. Put off any walking.
Years ago they said that oa problem with gout in big toe. I thought they were kidding. Now I think got it gain. Forgot what I did for it.will just rest it and see if it goes away in a day or so . Will have to go and get Dr check if not. Wonder what causes that.
Sue glad you now have son back near. Big help for you.
Jeanne...gout is caused by high uric acid in our system. They have a medication for it that worked well for Ray.
Ray and I are both feeling much better today. We got him over to the Procedures Center for his blood draw and tomorrow is Onc visit and then chemo. I changed my rheumatology appt to Thurs instead of trying to squeeze it in tomorrow after chemo.
Our replacement dehumidifier arrived today. Unless I can get the neighbor guy to take it to the basement it'll have to wait until nephew and wife come down on the 19th. We also got the transport chair today and I need to get it opened up. I hope to use it tomorrow for chemo and on Thurs for my rheumatology appt.
It's hot here, too....87 or so...and that's too hot for me.
jane
I would like to have one of y'all as a friend on Facebook....just in case I have trouble with this site and can't sign in ??
Darlene, you can "friend" me if you like - just my real name.
Jeanne, I've always heard that some foods can bring on gout attacks - like some shell fish, etc.
jane, glad that Ray is doing well. I hope the chair goes together with a minimum of problems.
Sue, maybe this storm will cool things off for you. It has around here, somewhat.
Missing Sharon.
Our folks came in from the beach early because of some lightning and thunder. It's not doing anything right now, but we're predicted to get a lot of rain and storms the next couple of days with this storm that is forming in the Gulf. Rain won't send us home, but if it should develop into a tropical storm or hurricane and turn back inland before it passes here, we won't hesitate to bail out.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
Mary...what is your full name....for FB?
Jane. What is the name of the Med that Ray was given for his Gout. Mine is just my one big toe. Not to bad until I walk on it but I will run into the Convenient care tomorrow if not cleared up. They don't always have a Dr. on but will tomorrow. Can't think what I have been eating this past few weeks. The do say Choc. will do it and have been eating lot of that.
Jeanne...my late husband had gout..and was given Alopurinol....don't know if that's correct spelling....it seemed to control his...CC
Darlene, it's "Mary Zelle" - sorry, forgot I was "maryz" on here. :)
OK...thank you
Darlene...you can find me on Facebook as Janeiowa. I'd be glad to add you as a friend.
Mary...I heard a hurricane was forming out in the Gulf. It sounds as if you have a plan. AND , you're right, we're all missing our Sharon. I hope she's healing and can get home soon.
Hot and humid here again today. The transport chair I ordered for Ray came today and we got it together. I think it'll work well for us.
Now to get the portable oxygen concentrator so we can be out and about without the bulky oxy tank.
jane
Darlene you can friend me on Facebook, Under Marilyn Fisher Riley. What name do you use on Facebook and I will look for you?
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast, read the paper and cleaned up the kitchen. I am playing bridge today at 1:00 at Sara's home. Terri will pick me up. I need to press a skirt to wear with a t-shirt. We will be playing in the sunroom at Sara's home (she lives in a small apartment in her daughter's home). Otherwise, not much else to report except that the young man who repairs my AC came and got it back into running order was here with his nephew and it is now cooling the house.
Jane, the transport chair sounds like a winner for you and Ray. Is it difficult to set up for a car trip or fairly easy? I hope Ray is feeling well today and you both have a great day.
A big howdy to Marilyn, Jeanne, Darlene, Maryz, and Every Buddy looking in this morning. It's dark here this morning and looks like rain. I need to get out and walk before getting ready to go to bridge after lunch. I hope I don't get wet!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jeanne...I thought I posted...Ray's on the same drug Darlene mentioned...allopurinol or some such spelling. He doesn't take it every day because it's hard on the kidneys, his onc said.
I just don't care to take any drug that they say hard on Kidneys. It was years since i had it and it lasted on just my big toe about 5 days. Right now it seems to be easing off and so will just stay home today. It will go to 102 deg by afternoon they say and so will just take a book, put feet up and see if it goes away. I am going out later and buy some cherries. Read in Med book that they suppose to help.
Sue...the transport chair folds like a folding chair so easy to set up and load in back of car. A lot easier than a wheelchair.
As Jeanne said...very hot and humid here in the midwest. Too hot for me to be outside.
Stay cool and safe, Buddies. I hope Sharon gets to go home tomorrow.
jane
Me on FACEBOOK :
https://www.facebook.com/novocrone
It is now 5:30 and still not been to the store. It is 102 deg. the weather man just said. May have to wait until morning. Just hope A/C keeps running . It is about 8 years old now. Keeping it on 75 but the ceiling fans are all going to move the air around.
Great Jane that you will be able to handle getting the Chair into the car. There are some really nice ones on the Market. Now will it be so that can take into store to shop and not have to move into one of theirs? So many people use them now I would worry about how clean they now are. All our stores have about 20 lined up.
This storm is hovering south of us, but looks to be heading most to New Orleans. We should get some heavy rain and higher tides, but so far, it's been sunny all day around here. We're staying put - at least until we're told differently by someone in authority.
Good morning, Every Buddy. (although it is already 10:00!). I've been up for a while, cleaned up the kitchen after breakfast, dressed and out for my walk. I noticed that Sandra and Rob were home from Vanderbilt where she had tests and will have heart surgery soon. He was out to his exercise place, so didn't see him--and he'll probably go to Kroger on his way home.
I don't have much planned for today except staying inside and reading now that I've completed my morning walk. It's just too hot to do much out there!
Jane, I'm glad the transport chair is fairly easy to use (and put into your car's trunk!) That should make it much easier to take Ray wherever he'd like to go--and not have to confine him to your home. I hope he's feeling much better today and continues to improve.
Hi Sandy. I tried to get to your facebook page, but wasn't successful. Your picture of Fe is adorable. How old is she now?
Mary, I've seen the weather reports and it does look like N. O. is going to get some bad weather. Jon and Stacie have moved up to the northwest section of N.O. so may be able to miss some of the worst of it. Alex and Nick are both home until school starts and I think they both have part time jobs. However, Jon and Stacie are closer to Lake Pontchatrain (spelling?) and could get some flooding as they've moved to the lowest floor in their apartment building. I hope your vacation place is OK.
Jeanne, I hope you're staying cool and out of the heat. Take care!
Hi to all Buddies looking in. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
We did have some rain overnight, but this morning there is bright sunshine with blue skies and some puffy white clouds. There is a strong breeze out of the SE, pushing some big (for this area) waves in, and much higher tides than usual.
And we've had a special treat. The Blue Angels are based in Pensacola (just east of here) and they are giving a show at home this weekend. They've been doing some practicing, and flying back and forth along the shoreline where we are. So we sort of get a mini-show to enjoy.
Good afternoon, Buddies!
No rain here...just hot and humid. It's to get hotter tomorrow and over the weekend. We're about to get loaded up and head down to Cedar Rapids for my rheumatology appointment. I have a feeling it's going to be a big waste of time and energy. We'll probably pick up something to eat on the way home and call it supper and over.
Sharon posted on her FB page she walked a bit with her walker and hopes now to be home by the 17th. I told her we all miss her.
Stay cool and safe!
MaryZ...there's 4 with this name....don't know which is you...try mine...darlenebaxterbullard
Jane...couldn't find you either on FB...
Darlene, my name looks like "mary zelle" and it says "retired" under my name. The photo is of one of my paintings - reds and golds. I sent you a couple of messages. Maybe we can make it work from there.
Darlene I found you on Facebook, but there is no friend request button on your page. you will have to send me a request. Marilyn Fisher Riley I did send you a message though
I don't have messenger on FB
Darlene, I just have the message place on my newsfeed page - don't know how anything else works. Anyhow, if you can get to my name and there's a place to ask for a friend, I'll definitely do it. And I'll keep trying from my end, too.
Nobody got back to me about doing any of the jobs I need doing. 3 said te were 5 weeks behind . Been a month. I still Ned the steps.
Got up at 6 this morning ad decided to get started on washing Down the big porch . Was so bad. Got painting the floor. Did with a roller. I now need to do the edges by brush. Worked 2 hours and come in. Just finished the other half. I get tired fast now. Will try again tomorrow t o do more. Will just then wait until fall and look for a handyman again. Tired of messing. At last looks cleaner. Doubt will use it this year much. Be soon over summer and they say hot for weeks still . Kids go ack to school in 5 weeks
Can't beiieve the flooding down south again. Looks awful. We should not e complaining . I don't thin kI could take that. Showing homes under water.
I think my big toe got better. Don't thin I Need to go check about gout. That had to be wha I was. I now read up o n what not to eat much of. Will stil get some cherries tonight. Can t hurt. Not fond of them though.
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Good morning, Every Buddy. I have had breakfast, read the paper, and dressed for Eddie to arrive. I'm getting a much needed haircut at Great Clips near Kroger, returning library books, and then buying groceries. I may need to go to the bank, too. When all this is finished I plan to stay inside most of the afternoon as the temperature is going to be 95+!
Mary, woo hoo on seeing the Blue Angels every day. Are you having lots of rain, too? This morning's paper told about flooding in New Orleans. Jon and Stacie have moved out to the heights, so I don't know yet if they are affected by the flooding.
Jane, thanks for the message from Sharon. And I hope your rheumatology visit went well. How is Ray feeling this morning? Is it as hot in Iowa as it is here in Alabama? I try to get outside and walk before 9:00, but since Eddie is coming to take me to get a haircut, library, and Kroger, I'll outside more than I'd like today.
Jeanne, I hope you hear from the people you've contacted. It's frustrating to wait on responses.
Eddie just arrived and we'll soon be off to Great Clips. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Great clips opened just down the road from me. I tried them for a trim last week .9.99 coupon. Did a good job. Will let her do it again. Got a $49 one while back. Just need it layered once a month. It was awful.
Again, it is going to be in 90s today. Doubt I paint.they have our water shut off. Burst end pipe some place in the street. 4th time this year. Lines getting old now. Mine new but the mains over 60 years. Cost us lot more now.
Will put better outfit on and go to store before noon.
I will not hear from handy men I am sure now. Seems they just want to work so many hours a week. I know it must be hard outside in this weather.but then the complain about it being to cold in winter.
Off and on rain bands and sunshine. It's very windy, and amazing surf for this area. The water at high tide this morning was higher than we've ever seen it, but still not close to being under the house - which is on stilts in any case. Today we're just staying in and enjoying watching the weather and the waves. Two of our group had to head back home to Houston this morning, so unfortunately, they have to drive through the New Orleans area. Hope they don't have any more problems than some rain. We head for home tomorrow. We've made our reservations for next year. We've been in this particular house for maybe 18-20 years now, but we're trying a different one next year. The rental agency has one with an elevator that is handicapped accessible, so we're going to try that one next time. We feel like we're leaving an old friend, but I guess it's time.
Good morning, Mary and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I stayed up late last night reading and am still in P.J's at 9:50. I've cleaned up the kitchen, read the paper, and will get dressed shortly and get my walk in. We've had no rain here, but could get some this afternoon. I am keeping my eye on the New Orleans area. Jon, Stacie, and the boys are in the upper heights not too far from the lake. I will call them shortly and hope they'll come up if the hurricane is going to be near them.
Not much else going on here today. As soon as I get off the computer, I'll dress and get out for my morning walk.
Mary, I think it's great that you can move into a condo with an elevator next time. So much easier than walking up stairs!
Jane, I hope Ray is feeling well today. Keep us posted.
Jeanne, yesterday when Eddie was here to help me, he took me to Great Clips for a haircut. It's shorter than I'd like, but will grow out--and so much cheaper than I was paying a hairdresser to cut it once a month. Eddie gets his hair cut at the Great Clips, too. It's in the same parking area as the Kroger store I use.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Darlene...I don't know why you couldn't find me on Facebook. Try Jane Iowa or https://www.facebook.com/jane.iowa
I found your page but noway to reach you except by messenger and you said you don't have that anymore. Maybe you can find me with the link above.
Jeanne...I don't think there are many "handymen" around anymore. We have one here in town, but he is so slow, it's maddening. He charges by the hour, of course, and did some painting for us last year or the year before. Ray finally had to tell him...after 3 weeks working on the porch trim that he would be finished on Friday of that week...that our money for this had run out. We ended up finishing the back porch that he never got to in a 1/2 day. Grrr!
Mary...safe trip home tomorrow...Our tv showed lots of rain going up into TN, too.
Sue...I don't know how you can walk in this weather. Maybe you're a lot more use to it than I am. It's in the 90s here, as Jeanne said, and so humid. We had a brief shower this morning, but nothing to help the humidity here. It's to be like this for the entire next week. July in Iowa...so hot and humid...but the corn and soybeans love it. :smitten: Me...not so much :2funny:
I hope our Joy is ok in Baton Rouge. LA is sure being inundated with floods.
Sharon posted she had a visit from Bunny yesterday...picture of John bringing Bunny in to see Sharon. I'm sure that cheered her up.
I need to get out and make a quick trip to WalMart and then hole up for the rest of this hot Saturday.
jane
Now I thought that Sharon was back home. Sure keeping her in much longer than I thought would be needed. NOw is that picture in her FB. Who is posting them for her. I can't remember what name she goes under on there. I very seldom use FB
I think the heat is getting to me. I feel so sleepy. I think it is more from Bordon from Staying indoors. I just dont even do anything inside either. Eating to much also. I did get a lot of fruit in so could not be eating Snack food like cookies, Ice cream etc.
It is the Champaign County fair next week I believe. It does seem to always rain for in and so maybe it will cool down a little. Rained every day last year and it got flooded out. sad thought. they need the money.
Jeanne...I assume it's Sharon posting on her FB page so her family and friends know how she's doing. I told her I was reporting her progress here. She thanked me for that. I imagine they keep her pretty busy with therapy for those two broken bones in her pelvis. I know if one doesn't do the therapy for that, it can be a real problem walking. A man here fell from a ladder at Christmas a year ago and broke something in his pelvis. He wouldn't go to the doctor as scheduled and won't do the therapy. He can barely hobble around now.
Fellow just brought us meatloaf and cornbread and a cherry pie for supper. I can't imagine baking in this weather!
Today's not a good day here for Ray. He's very unsteady and couldn't walk here in the house. He also didn't take a nap and I think the heat and humidity are a problem for him, too. I hope tomorrow is better.
jane
Jane...hoping tomorrow is a better day for Ray.....it's very hot and humid here. Also...sometimes I just walk 3 x a week....why don't you send me a friend request on FB and see if that works....Have a good weekend everyone
I can't, Darlene. The only way I can see to contact you or ask to be your friend is through Messenger and you don't have that anymore. Can you go to my site and request a friend invitation?
Darlene, I'm like jane. I've gone to your site, but there's no place to click to "friend" you. If you can find my page, I'll be glad to do it that way.
https://www.facebook.com/mary.zelle?ref That's my page (I think).
Margaret and Sue got me home safe and sound. We came back through Atlanta to pick up Margaret's car from Matt's house. Sue drove in the rain all the way to Montgomery, but the heavy rain stopped almost as soon as we turned east on I-85 to go to Atlanta. Just an occasional shower after that. We're all home safe and sound now. Amazingly there was no rain on my deck during the time I was gone. I kept checking and the local news said there was rain in Chattanooga almost every day, but it certainly missed my plants. They were pretty parched looking, but I hope they'll survive the watering they got as soon as I got home.
New Orleans is really getting hammered with this rain storm. The rain started in our area during the night, and the water was still very high on the beach. Much closer to the house than usual, but not nearly under the house.
In any case, it was a good week, with family and friends. And, as always, it's SO good to be home!
Darlene here is the like to my page https://www.facebook.com/Marilyn793 (https://www.facebook.com/Marilyn793)
Jane,Mary and Marylin...when I click on the FB site you highlighted...it tells me...this page not available...I may have to install messenger again to add yall....the reason I uninstalled messenger was because a lot of the messages I was getting was getting hacked...so I just uninstalled it...Have a great Sunday
Darlene...how odd on getting so many messages on Messenger. I rarely get any and when I do, they're from people I know quite well. Maybe you can find a setting to only get messages from Friends. I don't know how they find all these people they suggest to me. I guess they're friends of friends or something. I delete most of them and only accept when someone asks to be a friend and it's someone I know.
Sue...I see your President is leaving Auburn with a big $$ check. That guy is something else. When he was at Iowa State he caused so much damage to a plane he was piloting on apparently personal business that he had to repay thousands to get it fixed. The University then sold that plane. I read in our paper here that the Trustees did a private search when they hired him and nobody knew until they announced they'd hired him. Maybe they'll be more open this time and learn the facts before jumping in with the $$.
Mary...glad you and your girls are home safe and sound and your beach stay was a good one.
Sharon...thinking of you and we are all keeping you in the LIGHT for quick healing.
Jeanne...this heat and humidity here are awful and I'm sure your area is as bad or worse. Stay in and stay safe.
Joy...hope you're ok in BR.
Alpiner...Continue to hope you're safe from all the "shakin" going on there in CA. Scary business.
jane
Well I hear some thunder. Hope we get some rain tonight. We will because I put my bags at the end of drive for the Garbage men in the early morning.
Jane. Now I see why Sharon still in. I didn't realize she was hurt so bad. I don't remember now just how long Sue was in. She seems to be doing so well now other than not driving car. Hope Sharon will be able to still do that has she using car a lot.
Maybe when weather cools down a little. Your husband will feel up to doing more moving around. I get to sitting more in this hot weather. Don't like it. Have a problem with skin getting sun on it. Always had it since small so keep well covered.
Glad you now back home Mary. Sounds like you had you usual good time. Got together with family that way is fun.
Good morning, Buddies. Tim was over here early this morning as I had my semi-annual appointment with my GP. He is a retired military doctor who moved up here after his retirement because his wife was originally from the Auburn area. He gave me some exercises to do and discussed the problem with my right leg. I'm continuing to wear the right leg brace when I'm walking outside (but that is a pain in the neck because that brace makes my leg feel HOT!). Tim called the place where I get my mammo's now and we'll go there soon. It's rather close to my house.
Jane, I think I've just become used to HOT ALABAMA WEATHER!
I wanted to add more, but the caps lock key somehow was hit and I've had to fiddle around with my key board to get back to regular typing.
Jane, the word is out and the Iowa jerk who was the president here for 2 years was forced out. Our friend Dr. Gogue who preceded him and retired has agreed to come back and stay until he can get the Iowa mess cleaned up. He and his wife Susie are church friends who have really been a plus for Auburn during his tenure and since his retirement. They sit in front of me (and the other widows) on Sunday. However, the board of Trustees gave the Iowa jerk a huge pay out to make him leave. Not a very smart move IMHO! He should have repaid AU for the amount of time he wasted here!
Jeanne, I hope you (and me!) get some rain tonight. It is really hot here today and we could use a nice refreshing rain.
Sharon, I hope you're home and feel like posting--even if just to say Hello. I'm praying the surgery will be VERY HELPFUL! Let us know how you're feeling. Big Hugs for a speedy recovery!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy! Hello to Marilyn, Darlene, Joy, and Every Buddy looking in. Mary, I hope you've had a safe trip home and are rested up!
Sue
Sue...I couldn't believe it when they hired that guy after Iowa State fired him...well, let him out of his contract early...and Auburn paid for what he "missed" out on...and now he's leaving early from Auburn with more $$ than if he'd stayed his 5 year contract. The Board of Trustees or Regents (political appointments here) are so-called "businessmen" who don't know anything about education and what's needed. U of Ia has a guy who never was involved in administering a large research university and huge medical school. He's a waste of $$, too. The days of Presidents who were actually well educated and knew how universities needed to be run are, apparently, long gone.
I've been out twice...to the library and to the grocery...and now I'm in. It's in the 90s out there!
jane
I had my Mammogram yesterday, They were supposed to do the ultra sound too but that person called in sick so that will be done on Thursday. Kathy who did the mammo, did the right breast twice and ask if I had lost any weight. No I haven't lost weight. However that breast hurt when the machine squeezed it in the vertical position. No she has me worried. I came home and did a manual exam on myself and both seem to be the same. Oh well it is what it is, I better not dwell on that and just wait for the results.
Good morning, Buddies. I'm still upset about the amount of money the AU trustees gave Leath to get rid of him. A terrible waste of Auburn's money, IMO! However, I am glad he is gone and we have Dr. Gogue (former president) who will be the interim until they find another person to replace Leath. Jay Gogue and his wife Susie are such lovely, friendly people and very dedicated to Auburn. I think Jay attended AU as an undergraduate. Jane, I hope Iowa doesn't re-employ Leath!
I've been up, dressed, had breakfast and am waiting for my Maid Service (who clean here every 2 weeks) to arrive. I hope they get here soon as I have a dental appointment for a cleaning at 10:00 and will be picked up by a Village Friend, who is also a church friend. I've written the check for the Molly Maids and if they don't get here before I leave for the dentist, they will see the check on my kitchen table.
Not much else to report today. It's going to be another scorcher here. By the time I get back from the dentist, it will probably be way too hot for a long walk, but I'll cut my walk short just so I can get some outside exercise.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn, I hope all is well with your mammogram. We all feel such apprehension when it's that time - no matter how long it's been since our original diagnosis.
Sue, stay inside. You don't need "outside" exercise in the middle of the day.
jane, I hope your getting around is at least somewhat easier with the portable oxygen and transport chair.
I think Sharon said she would be coming home tomorrow. I hope that's so - I know she'll be happier there. I'm so afraid of falling and doing some damage - it does make me extra careful. And I know Sharon will be, too.
I got to play bridge last night - and extra-point night. My partner and I got 0.41 MP - first we've gotten in some time. At least we finally got some cards to bid and play.
I'm still getting rested up from the beach week. I was awake for an hour or so about 2 a.m., but went back to sleep in the chair until nearly 7, then up for breakfast, and back to the chair to sleep again until almost 10! Maybe even nap again this afternoon - who knows! :)
Another scorcher day here, too...and no rain - not even from Barry. I think one of my hibiscus plants is a goner from the lack of rain (and watering) while I was gone. I've trimmed it back, so we'll see if it survives.
Happy Tuesday to ALL the Buddies!
Sue...Believe me Iowa State (in Ames) had their fill of Leath. I hope AU learns not to take the guys ISU is glad to get rid of...that football coach...Chezik or some such spelling and then Leath. Stay inside and safe, please.
Mary...scorcher here too and excessive heat warnings out for tomorrow through Sat. night. I find it excessive now! :thumbup:
I, too, am so afraid of falling and I'm forever tripping over the oxygen tubing. Ray's having some problems getting used to the portable and seems to need more oxygen in this hot and humid weather. He's also losing more weight. Another side effect of the chemos, I'm sure.
Marilyn...scary time. We all know that well, but try not to worry...easier said than done, we all know.
Jeanne...you, too, stay inside and safe. It's awful out there...and to get worse tomorrow through weekend here.
Sharon...sure hope you can get home tomorrow.
Alpiner...stay safe in CA from the shaking.
jane
They are now giving out a heat warning here for the next 4 days. Say up to 105 deg from Thursday. Can't believe this heat.
Still feeling the effect of what they say was a Heat stroke I got yesterday from being stupid and weeding for 2 hours in the yard. Will not be that foolish again. Comcast man came for TV problem and I couldn't remember what the problem was. He said just to drink lots water sit down and he would look everything over. Said he did the same thing last week. We just never have had such hot weather so don't realize what could happen
Be nice if Sharon can get home soon. But bet cooler in the place she in in and they can help her more than husband at home with things. She would be getting up moving to much. Us women don't know how to rest it seems.
But she will have friends coming in to help I hope.
Jeanne! You know better now. Do NOT work outside in this weather! You're lucky you didn't end up in the hospital.
We have the same warnings...and a hope for storm looks like it's passing right over us.
Jane
JeanneP we are having 107F now, going up more and it is only 10 a.m. We got a big warning about staying inside and drinking lots of fluid. Cold showers also helps.
It is the worse we have had up to now.
Must be all over the world .even family in u.k north saying to hot. Not many have a/c in homes or cars.
My family have but seldom need it.
Off to get tyre fixed on car before gets to hot .then in house fo day. Hope power can take all this use.
Some people gettin to much rain while getting heat.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I think this high heat can be attributed to Global Warming. The temperatures here are reaching the high 90's daily and almost 100* on many of them. I've just returned from my morning walk. I left the house as soon as I'd cleaned up my breakfast dishes. I'm playing bridge this afternoon and hope Marilyn's AC is working nicely!
Jeanne, I agree with Jane. I love to work in my yard, but I'm staying inside during these high temperatures.
Hi Bubble. I hope you can get some relief from the heat. We here in Alabama are used to high summer temperatures and lots of us (especially me) stay inside after lunch. I often wait until dusk to walk in my neighborhood. Also am hoping you'll be posting some more pictures of that very handsome Grandson soon!
Jane, I am delighted that the trustees finally realized they must get rid of Leath--but they paid a huge price IMO! Jay Gogue, our former President and a good friend who attends our Presbyterian church along with his wife, Susie, are lovely people. They usually go to their Colorado summer home during the summer, but I think they'll be staying in Auburn at least until Jay gets the ball rolling again.
BTW, Jane, AU didn't take long to get rid of Gene Chizik. If there is one thing AU hates it is an incompetent football coach! I just hope they are more attentive to their other hires. Unfortunately AU is like many football schools in loving football coaches!
Mary, as soon as I'd had breakfast I went outside and got my morning walk in. It is going to be another scorcher here today. When I first moved here I often walked at dusk, but I soon became fearful of tripping and/or falling, so now try to get outside as early as possible.
Hello to Marilyn, Darlene, and whoever is looking in. GinnyAnn, if you are checking up on us, I wish you'd leave a post!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Onc was surprised Ray has done as well as he has after 9 weekly chemos. He'll give him next week off...and we can hopefully get a dental problem fixed...and give his body more recovery time.
Doc also asked about the transport chair...wants one for his Mom!
I had my yearly wellness visit, got the pap and all that fun stuff. Have to have blood work sometime soon...hospital has the order, etc.
Gary took Ray up for his chemo...and I'll pick him up when he's finished.
Then inside for the rest of the day.
Jane
Wow, I feel like I read a book catching up on17 days of posts. I'm sorry marilyn fell also, just glad it wasn't as serious. They say a broken pelvis is one of the most painful breaks you can get, and I sure agree! They can't do surgery or casting, it just has to heal from usage. AT first I didn't think I had a chance, but, after 17 days, I'm home and walking on a walker, but still with lots of pain. I have to continue toe exercise. It will probably be 4 or 5 more weeks before it is healed. Just so happy to be home.
Jane, glad Ray is doing well with his tx and will get a break for a while.
Mary, so glad you had a nice time at the beach and good bridge this week.
Darlene, I'm listed under Sherry Ede on FB. I'll try to find you.
STAY OUT of the HEAT! All of you! It's mid 90's here. and that's bad enough. Sharon
Sharon!!! :hb2: :hb2: :hb2:
Sharon so glad to read you are home and recovering...prayers continue...Jane..I'm sure you and Ray both are glad for the week break...I guessI didn't realize yall have hot weather and humity as well...of course here in Texas we always have hot hot temps in summer..I'm still trying to walk a mile early AM...but didn't today...Hi to Marlyin,Jeanne,Sue..Mary...and any others reading...stay cool and hydrated...
:hb2: Sharon's home!
Darlene...Terrible heat and humidity all over central and upper Midwest...and in the South, too. Records here.
Frustrating day. Ray's oxy tank ran dry at chemo...they usually switch him right away to their tank, but didn't today. So, guy came and took our tank and regulator and put hospital tank in our carrier....problem...I have to have our tank to exchange and I need the regulator to use any of our tanks. This took two visits to the hospital and going through the locked cage where they store the used tanks for refilling and then back to go through the oxy closet to find where good ol Doug had put our regulator. I was NOT a happy camper by then.
Too hot here for this nonsense. Now off to Iowa City to see @bout his tooth extraction.
Stay inside and cool!
Good morning, Every Buddy. Yesterday was a lost day for me. My bridge club was meeting at a new member's home and no one remembered that I needed to be picked up! I was dressed and ready to go and sat here waiting for a long time. Needless to say I was a bit miffed!
Sharon, I'm glad you are home and hopefully feeling better. I've missed you and have been worried because of your absence from our forum. Please stay in touch and keep us posted. Prayers going up from here for a complete and quick recovery.
Darlene, I also try to get outside and walk every morning. However, it's 9:00 this morning and I'm still not dressed. I am going to walk as soon as I finish here. Have a nice day and be careful when you walk.
Jane, sounds like you've had a frustrating morning. I hope you have straightened out the mix up and all will be well. Hopefully the visit to the dentist will be smooth and Ray will have a nice day.
Mary, I hope you're rested and feeling well after your trip to the beach. I envy you the trip!
Hi to Marilyn, Jeanne, Alpiner, and whoever else is looking in. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
I'm off to get dressed and walk around the block.
Sue
It was a good visit with a faculty member of the Univ of IA Dental College. He specializes in geriatric and medically fragile patients. After he heard all of Ray's medical problems and how he had bled for 9-10 hours after his last extraction 10 yrs ago, he offered an alternative. He took an X-ray, saw no infection and will fill the part of the wisdom tooth that lost part of its filling. Perfect! We were both relieved.
It was awful in Iowa City..97 actual degrees..and so humid ...
So glad to be home...may have more storms tonight. We had a big one this morning about 6 am.
Stay cool and safe,
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. Eddie arrived about 9:15--and I was not dressed yet! He was patient, though, and didn't mind waiting. I made him a cup of coffee and I got dressed and we went to the library first (I was able to find 6 books to read this next week) and then to Kroger. He helped me find things so that I didn't linger too long in looking. I had to buy candy to take to the Retirement home next Tuesday (I bought Snicker's bars (if any are left over, I'll bring them home as they are a favorite treat!).
Jane, Woo Hoo on the new Dental College doctor. It sounds as if he has a lot of common sense and has found a good solution for Ray. We have storm rumblings here and I'm glad Eddie came early and we got to the library and then to Kroger, plus back home before the storm started. He had a lunch date with one of his previous clients--and was happy to have that to do right after our trip to Kroger.
Sharon, I'm so glad you are home! I've missed you and I hope your rehab is going well. Do you have a cleaning service? Don't try to do everything you usually do as a relapse would not be fun! Hopefully John can help with some of the chores. Keep us posted. Thoughts and prayers going up from me here in Auburn!
Hello to Marilyn, Darlene, Jane, Sharon, Jeanne, Alpiner, and whoever is looking in. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane now I never knew that they filled wisdom teeth. Fact I don't know anyone who still has them.
I was glad to get rid of mine as there was no room for them to come in.i think I was about 50 for the last 2. Not been wise since.
This heat (102) today with the humidity. Beginning to bother me. I have a problem with low sodium. Now I just poured salt on some chips see if helps. Just have no energy. Got. Bed stripped down and still not put together. Getting harder for me to do now. Wish I was back in a twin size. I only sleep in one place in a queen anyway
Hope sharan doing o.k at. Home. I thought they sent home help back home for a couple weeks.
Jeanne...I'm sure in younger and healthy people they do take them all. I don't know why they didn't take all of them when they took out the one some years ago. At any rate, I'm sure that's why they recommended extraction first last Oct. when Ray was healthy. However, he's not now, so replacing the missing filling...obviously from years ago...is a better alternative for his situation.
Sue...glad Eddie was early and you're home now.
I went out to the grocery while our neighbor was visiting with Ray and it's awful out there...heat index earlier today was 104. He and I are both tired from our day in Iowa City yesterday and with this hot weather and humidity neither of us is very hungry.
Now to finish up some laundry, get it put away and relax until our company arrives tonight.
jane
jane, glad for the good news from Ray's various doctors. Take it easy with your company and stay inside.
Jeanne, sounds like it might be time for you to find some household help, too. Changing sheets is hard. And doing anything in your heat and humidity is almost impossible. Stay in the a/c.
Sharon, I hope all is going well since you're at home.
Sue, stay cool. Sorry you missed out on your bridge the other day.
Darlene, are you as humid as the rest of us? It's been so steamy in most of our areas.
No MP at duplicate this afternoon, but we did place at 50%, so not too bad. We had a few showers this afternoon, but just enough to really steam things up. It's supposed to be much cooler by the middle of next week.
Happy Weekend to all the Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. Now I need to get dressed and do a few light inside chores. Bonney and I are going out to lunch later on this morning and she'll come by and pick me up. I hope she'll stop at Kroger, too, as I forgot to get something I needed in the pharmacy department.
Jane, I hope this will be a good day for Ray and you. It sounds like the doctors are staying on top of his problems and things are looking up. Can you stay out of the heat today? I am going to dress soon and get my walk in--but puffing up the hill and then down the other one is a chore even in cool weather!
Jeanne, I'm with Mary about the sheet changing. I have a cleaning service that comes every two weeks. They damp mop all my floors (all hard wood except tile in my entrance off the kitchen) change my sheets and dust everything that I can keep tidy. I shower every evening before going to bed, so think it's OK to sleep on sheets 2 weeks.
Mary, woo hoo on expecting some cooler weather soon. We're supposed to be in the upper 90's today and for at least another week. I am going to dress and get out to walk ASAP!
Sharon, I'm glad you are home and hopefully feeling better. Try to take it easy--how often does your cleaning lady come? Is John able to help with household chores? Big hugs and keep us posted.
Hello to Marilyn, Darlene, and Every Buddy looking in. Has anyone heard anything from GinnyAnn?
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and try to stay cool!
Sue
Family arrived last night and had to leave this morning. HUGE storms in their area of WI after they left yesterday and a 30 mile wide swatch of straight line winds that took down trees like they were toothpicks. The neighbor said they had at least 30 trees down over their driveway and the county was using snow plows to move trees off the highways so people could get close to their properties. Neighbor walked in and got the propane tank turned off. It's leaking propane and can be smelled all over their 9 acres. LOTS of trees down. Neighbor across the lake has his boat at the bottom of the lake as his pine trees fell on it and his metal carport collapsed on his brand new car, smashing it. Electricity is out all over the area from Amery to Turtle Lake to Comstock to Cumberland to Rice Lake, etc.
So...they left and will stop in Twin Cities to buy another chain saw, get a generator from a friend, stock up on bottled water, etc. They'll go back and forth from son's home in suburb of Mpls to their place in Comstock...1.5 hour drive, but best choice for them.
They had high winds north of us on I-35...3 semis overturned and several accidents they were held up for. She said they felt their car being lifted up in one huge gust.
I've canceled my eye appt for Monday in IC. I can't leave Ray alone for all those hours, and the long drive and wait time is just too much for him to take him with me. He needs this week without appointments...chemo was put off...he needed a week off after 10 straight weeks of all that toxic stuff.
Friday our friend Joan...whose husband died last month...our Iowa/Texas friend is coming up and meeting me for lunch and lots of talk...and then will come by the house to see and hug Ray.
Storms to come through here tonight....so Jeanne....stay alert and careful.
All Buddies, stay alert to your weather and be safe!!
jane
Hi Gals, sorry I didn't get in yesterday or so. I've had visits from the PT and OT, and just trying to handle myself and what I can. Every step still hurts, but maybe not as much.I don't do anything without my walker. No fun. Thanks for all the balloons and welcomes.
Jane, I'm so glad that the doctors/dentists are handling Ray so well. Sorry about the oxygen tank though. You are wise to cancel the eye appt. John has cancelled several of his bridge appts, but I'm going to try to go to my own bridge on Wed, provided someone drives me, etc.
I have a cleaning girl every 2 weeks and she was here last Monday.John can do laundry (though not happily). He fixed a meatloaf I had frozen for dinner last night. He sticks close by when I am showering, etc. I have a shower seat and a seat that fits over the toilet to give me support.
The occupational therapist said she didn't think I need her again, but the PT is definitely needed. Both are nice.
It is around 97 here but is supposed to be cooler Tues or Wed. The humidity has been high too, but I'm staying inside anyway.
Mary, I presume you had a wonderful time at the beach with lots of seafood!
Darlene, I hope it cools down for you and Jeanne and everyone else soon. Be careful to stay hydrated.
Marilyn, I was so sorry to read your FB post last week about Keith.Prayers and hugs for you both.
All for now. Hard to post as normal. Sharon
jane, so sorry for the damage to your friends' house in WI. Terrible storms!
Sharon, glad to have you back posting. I know you hate it, but stay with those aids. It's been some cooler today, because of a rain shower, but then much cooler next week (i.e., low 80s). Our time at the beach was great, even though it ended up with TS Barry.
Marilyn, (again from Facebook) I'm sorry you're having so much work done on your house. I hope you can find the help to get it done.
Sue, hope you had a good lunch with your friend.
Another quiet weekend here. Stay in and stay cool and safe!
Good morning, Gals. Obviously, I had to skip church and SS today and John felt it was too long for him to leave me alone, so he didn't go either. He did take his half-hour walk as I promised to stay put while he was gone. I didn't sleep too well last night. I took a Tramadol at 5 AM, but was still hurting when I got up at 9:00, so took some Tylenol. It's a little better. It was my back that was hurting this AM. My leg was much better. But who knows for how long. Poor Bunny is so upset because John re-arranged the living room and disturbed her routine.
Two friends have offered to drive me to bridge on Wed. I just hope I can last the time. I told John to reschedule his bridge which he was happy to do, but he's worried how I'll get along.
Jane, that was awful about your friend's house. I saw a lot of pictures of destruction in WI on TV.
Mary, I kind of look at MP's as pats on the back at our level. For John, it's different. I do hope he gets his Ruby before Christmas.
Sue, you are lucky to have so many good friends to drive you and play bridge with and go to church with. Too bad one forgot you last week though.
I have had so many nice visits and cards and things from my church friends. The neighbors helped John out when I was in rehab by putting her food dish in the doggy door if he was gone at meal time.
John bought 2 shower grabbars and I think I have found someone to install them. I will feel safer when those are in.
Marilyn, I do wish you could get people to come get the furniture and carpeting out of your house, so you could breathe easier. What would Keith say if you got rid of his cat that has made such a mess of things?
Hope it cools down for all of us. Sharon
Sharon, love your description of MPs. That definitely works for me!
Good plan for getting the grabbars. Margaret has some of the removable hand-holds with suction cups. They have worked great for me when we're traveling. It's just a matter of figuring out where it's best to put them. She also carries rubber mats and the portable raised potty seat (bless her!).
Good early afternoon, Every Buddy! I've been to church and SS and have come home, changed clothes, and eaten my lunch. It's pretty HOT outside, so I'll wait until late afternoon when the sun is setting before I walk outside. I have a lengthy library book that I started yesterday and hope to finish today.
Sharon, I'm so glad to see your post and hope you're beginning to feel a lot better. I hope that you'll continue to improve--but here's a word to the wise: take it easy and do as little as possible until you feel much stronger! I know that you're happy to be home.
Mary, I did enjoy our bridge lunch at Dorothy's home last Thursday. We don't eat a huge lunch, but she always has something tasty for us to eat and enjoy. I'll have the bridge club next time--and they sure won't get anything as yummy as Dorothy's cake! I might make Swedish Oatmeal Cookies to serve with ice cream if we get a cooler morning when it's my turn to be the hostess.
Jane, I hope you and Ray are having a good day. It's good that he's having a time out from the treatment and hope he'll be able to rest and will feel much better with the rest time. Thoughts and prayers for both of you from here in Auburn.
Hi to Marilyn, Darlene, Alpiner, and whoever is looking in. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn...I don't know how you and K can live with that toxic smell in the house. I thought cats used litter boxes, but I recall now one of our teachers had several and when they went to sell a home they'd only lived in for maybe 5 years, the smell was so bad from the cats that they had to remove the drywall where they'd urinated as well as the carpet and flooring under that to have a chance of selling it. It sounds as if you're in a similar situation and I'm sure K doesn't realize it.
Sharon...get those grab bars up. We put ours up when we had the bathroom remodeled and they're a necessity.
Sue...take care in your heat.
Mary...nice to have Margaret take those things along when you travel.
Thank heavens a bit of cooler air came through this morning, but it's back at 90 now.
Our niece called this morning and said the destruction on their property is unreal and overwhelming. She said it'll take months to get all the downed and sheared off trees taken care of by all the people around their lake. When she called, she was at a hardware store looking for wire cutters/bolt cutters because the downed electrical lines are so tangled in the downed trees. They and a friend are working to just clear their driveway so they can get the truck up to the house and get a generator a friend loaned them hooked up. They want to try and save all the meat in their two freezers. The line to their propane tank is severed. She said it's a miracle nobody died or was seriously injured. The winds must have been unreal to topple over all these trees with huge root balls now in the air. Their birch trees are either on the ground or badly bent over.
Ray was able to get outside and walk to the end of the driveway with a couple stops. It's the first he's been out and able to walk in over a week.
Nothing else new here...just hanging on! :2funny:
I have church family who are going to help get this house in order. but getting rid of Keith's cats is not an option. today one is missing, probable hiding someplace, and K< is having a fit. refused to go to church to stay home and see if the cat came back. Keith hasn't been able to smell much of anything for years, He can't smell the ammonia from the urine either. There have been times when he told me it was my imagination. The same with the fact that I cn taste the chemicals in the tap water and I will not drink it at all. I buy bottled water for myself.
Marilyn. It will just get to the same state if you keep the cats. To late to train them now .Just find a way to take them maybe to the humane Society. He may give a hard time but now is time to just let him think the cat got out and has not come back. In a short time he will stop asking about it. Do them one at a time. Sounds cruel but you should not be living with the problems.No good for your lungs. As the saying goes . Sometimes one has to be cruel to be kind. Have one of his family help you with this. Don't the visit about this time of year?
1; the cats do use the littler boxes I have 4 boxes. There are 5 cats not all of them spray. Spraying is typical of male cats if there is more than 1 male in the house. It is a dominant thing among them marking their territory.
2; When you adopt an animal it is for that animals life, so not an option since all are adopted. My cat ( who always uses the boxes) would be immediately euthanized since he has Leukemia and is 18 yrs old, Not gonna happen.
3. Most importantly Keith gets great comfort from the cats it is not wise to interrupt a person with Alzhiemer's routine. As it is his #1 cat that he has had the longest is no where to be found since early this morning when I let them out. Keith is so worried about him.
Two of the cats are the ones who tend to spray outside the boxes from time to time.
The carpet man told me that as the urine gets old it turns to ammonia and if it gets wet it gets worse. I have tried to clean the urine with Vinegar and water and dawn. So apparently I have made it worse trying to clean it. I know there are expensive products out there that have enzymes to get rid of the smell , but I would have to buy gallons and it is too late now to do anything but rip out the carpets. The carpet man said nothing can be Done.
Cats have lived peed and pooped in this house for 35-40 yrs long before I came here.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, but am not dressed yet. When I finish posting I'll put on my daytime duds and get out for my morning walk before the heat becomes unbearable. We're facing high 90's for temperatures today.
Jane, I'm so sorry about the destruction on your niece's property. Every evening when I watch the weather news, it seems that many places are having similar problems. I'm guessing it has to do with Global warming. I hope Ray is feeling better today and has a good day. It's great that he has gotten outside for a walk. I'm planning on a walk shortly, too, before it gets unbearably hot here.
Jeanne, your suggestion is a good one--and hopefully Marilyn can find someone who would like a cat and would take at least one or two. If she can get rid of them one at a time, Keith might not notice the missing one.
Marilyn, you have my sympathy. I'm sure Keith would probably notice if several of his cats are missing. You are certainly working hard to keep Keith comfortable and happy. It must be very difficult. thoughts and prayers for you both.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy and Hello to all Buddies looking in.
Sue
Keith's kitty was found by me behind on of the Hydrangea bushes yesterday. So now Keith is happy. This morning I put flea meds on all the cats.
Freckles and I are going to visit one of the nursing homes this morning then after lunch I am going shipping for my friend that I have been taking care of.
I did 3 loads of laundry starting at 5:50 am so I could get it all done.
Hi Gals. Oh my, Marilyn, you have multiple problems and I don't know the answer. I know male cats spray from time to time. I know Keith's well-being is your main goal, but you do have to get the house clean for your well-being as well. My prayers are with you both.
Mary, that's wonderful that Margaret takes all the stuff when you travel. You must feel must safer. I have the suction handles and have used them at home and considered taking them for travel as well.
Sue, hope you finish your book and get your walk in. Maybe I will try walking to the end of the driveway later if I'm up to it.
Jane, I'm so sorry for your niece's house destruction and for all of the damage in the area. I guess all we can do is say prayers for them and thanks for being safe. Glad Ray is up to walking a little. I'm looking forward to that too.
The PT came this AM and put me through my paces. They really seemed easy at the time, but I was really hurting later. The Guy came to give us an estimate on the shower bars and will be back at 9 AM tomorrow to install them. Sure hope he does them well.
I had calls from daughter #1 who plans a brief visit on Sat en route to Myrtle Island timeshare and then from 2 grandsons. Unfortunately, I was taking a 2 hour nap during all of them and still haven't connected.
The PT said there was a little improvement since Thurs, but still need a lot more, which I agree with.
Stay in and stay cool. Sharon
Weather here seemed more tolerable, I guess. It's suppose to be like this until Friday when the temps and humidity go up, up, up again.
Ray was exhausted after a former co-worker came by for a visit.
The salmon I'd taken out for his supper hadn't thawed enough, so he was hungry for broasted chicken breasts and I called one of the golf clubs who have those and ordered takeout. Sure easy "cooking and cleaning" for me.
This morning I got out the soup Donal had made and brought and added the beans I'd soaked overnight and then boiled and dished it up into 10 2 cup glass bowls. We're running out of freezer space, so I told him not to ask for any more soup for quite a while.
I decided it was time to re-organize all our paperwork...among the Port Isabel Health Clinic, the Harlingen hospital, Harlingen Valley Cancer Center, Hall-Perrine Cancer Center in CR, and the local hospital I have more reports and paperwork than anybody would think possible. So, I think it's better organized...or so I hope. I also went through the file I keep for income tax stuff and another file of "papers to keep" and could clean out many of those.
So, that and two loads of laundry were my day. :2funny:
Take care, Buddies!
jane
The guys are coming to install the grab bars this morning! So I had to get up at 8:00 which sounds late but isn't or me. I could barely walk this morning and get myself dressed even with a pain pill first thing. Finally added 2 tylenol ES and am feeling a little better. However, based on my early morning pain, I don't think I can play bridge tomorrow and will cancel soon. It's just not fair to the others. If I had a wheelchair, maybe I could manage it, but not with a walker right now. I could hardly walk to the bath and the closet and out to the living room and had to ask John to fix my breakfast which I'm not supposed to do according to my PT, but I had no choice today.
Our neighbors brought us a big bowl of homemade chicken soup last night and visited for a few minutes. So nice. A church member brought coconut cake last Sat and another meatloaf Sunday night. That's in the freezer since I had just had it. Nice to have good friends.
Jane, I'm sorry Ray's friend tired him out. Sick visits for anyone seriously ill should be kept short. It's to rain here this afternoon and then cool way down in the low 80's.
Marilyn, I hope things are improving for you, although it sounds like a lot of things have to be changed to be comfortable. I know the attachment people can have to cats. John's sister's cats had to be given to the shelter when they moved her to IA and an apt that forbid any animals. She still misses them greatly. I've never had one or wanted one, but to each his own. One of my daughter's has always had one and loves them. The first one they had attacked me, so that is why I would rather avoid them. Anyway, it is a very difficult situation for you to solve. Prayers and Hugs.
Sue, have a good early walk. Hope things are cooling down there too.
Mary, your plants will be happy this week.
Hope all have a happy day. Sharon
Sharon, sorry you're having such a bad morning. Hope it'll get better soon. All that rain coming through (heading your way), and I got less than one-half inch. Places just north of us got ~3", though. My plants are happy, though, and the hibiscus that looked "deadest" is putting out new leaves.
Marilyn, you've got some difficult things to deal with, but it sounds like you're gradually getting it done. I know dealing with that and Keith is really tough. Hang in there - you're one tough lady!
jane, I know it doesn't take much to tire Ray out. That'll probably be true for a while. It really does take a serious sit-down to get all the paper stuff organized - particularly with so many entities to deal with. Good luck.
Sorry you're not getting to bridge, Sharon - best not to push it too much. We should have stayed home last night. I made one bid I shouldn't have (bad defense), but mostly we were "down one" all night, and came in last. Oh, well...
Nothing much going on around here. We're supposed to be starting a new menu system today, and I don't know anything about it. I think we're having a Menu Planning meeting this afternoon, so maybe we'll learn more then.
Happy Tuesday to Sue, Darlene, Jeanne, alpiner, and all the Buddies!
Like Sharon, it was a bad night and day here today. Supper last night...the broasted chicken we both wanted...did not sit well with either of us...and neither of us is back to normal yet. Tummy and intestinal track sure do get "picky" as we get older about what they will and won't tolerate.
I hurt all over which doesn't help my mood at all. We've got music going in the family room, Ray's sleeping again after some yogurt and pineapple. His appetite and taste buds are off these days and he has absolutely no energy or strength.
Tomorrow I'm hoping to play bridge, but we'll have to see if this old body straightens out by then.
jane
Hi Buddies...it's finally cooled down here...but sure it will be hot as ever in August...we have our family reunion next Sat...looking forward to that...Sharon".thinking of you ...and hope you regain strength fast..but don't overdue...Jane hoping tomorrow is a better day for you and Ray.....I am having trouble with feed back on my hearing aides...my goodness they are expensive...Marlyin...hope you get the help you need with ur house...I love animals..but don't have a cat or dog....Hi to Mary..Sue..Jeanne....Sue I'm still trying to walk a mile a day...can sure tell difference..when I don't...got to keep moving....everyone have a great blessed healthy evening
Hello every Buddy, My car is at the shop getting 4 brand new tires. Yesterday I hit a curb and blew a huge hole in the right front tire, so since my car is an all wheel drive It needs to have all 4 replaced, I was only going to have the front replaced. Lucky for me the shop had 4 of my size so I went with that plus the alignment. this is the same garage where we have all the auto work done.
Keith is doing OK today and I have taken Freckles for 3 walks while I am waiting for the call that the car is ready, they will pick me up. Freckles walks total 4 miles so far today.
I have been trying to arrange a visit for Keith to see his boys for sometime in Aug, but so far they haven't provided a date, I finally had enough of the stalling and told them a date we would be available for the trip to Vancouver. My calendar is already filling up and today I just got a new Hospice Patient assignment that I will work into my schedule for 1 hour per week home visit.
Ray and Jane, so sorry about the stomach upset. I take a Pepcid Complete every morning and that seems to keep me on an even keel. But don't know how that would react with the chemo.
Marilyn, just what you need-4 new tires! Do K's boys realize how bad K is getting and that they need to see him while he is still Keith as often as possible? Do they call often? We call Millie every Sunday.
Darlene, you sound healthy and good. If the hearing aids aren't working well, take them back to be reworked or exchanged. My Phonaks are great.
I'm hurting bad this AM again. Don't know what I will do. Sharon
Darlene...glad things are cooling down for you.
Sharon...after your PT, I'm sure your whole body must hurt.
Marilyn...I hope the boys agree to your date.
Mary, Sue, Jeanne, Alpiner, Joy...hope all is good with you all.
If Ray's doing ok today, I hope to get out for a few hours of bridge and then a WalMart stop to buy another month's glucose monitor that attaches to his arm. It saves on all the finger sticks for him that makes his fingers so sore. They last 14 days, but one only lasted 5 days before it came off, and nope, you can't reattach it. :-\ And his drug insurance doesn't cover it, of course. :o
Nothing else exciting here. :2funny:
Ouch on the tires, Marilyn. Glad you didn't have a wreck when the tire blew.
Sharon, I'm so sorry about the pain you're dealing with. I take a prescription Omeprazole to protect my stomach while I'm taking NSAIDs - I've done that for years.
jane, I hope things will settle down for you both when Ray's chemo is finished. I also hope you can get away for some bridge and some "me" time. As you and Marilyn both know - that's SO important for caregivers.
Nothing going on around here today, except for the Mueller report hearings.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, read the paper, and cleaned up the kitchen. I am dressed except for shoes and socks and need to get that done shortly as it is already up into the high 80's and will be even hotter soon. I played bridge yesterday afternoon at the Retirement home and met (and played with) Callie's (Oklahoma) friend from Opelika. She's moved into the retirement home with her 2 dogs and is happy to be there.
Sharon, I'm especially glad to see your post and hope you will continue to improve and to feel much better.
Marilyn, I hope you can work out a date with Keith's sons that will be a good one for all of you. I see Tim almost every Monday unless he is out of town and Jon, Stacie, and Bill call me every week, so we can keep in touch. I think Keith would like to see his sons fairly often.
Jane, I'm hoping this will be a good day for you and Ray. Keep us posted. Good luck with the bridge game!
Mary, I haven't turned on my TV yet this morning as I wanted to get the kitchen cleaned up and out for a walk (which I need to do right away!). I'm interested in the Mueller hearings and hope that all will go well. I'm expecting them to be rather lengthy.
I need to get outside before it gets any hotter. Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Keith's boys do NOT call him except his birthday, Christmas and father's day, Unlike Gilbert who calls once a week most of the time and Ron calls me every few months, but I talk to him on Facebook frequently. I have asked that the boys call their father but they still do not.I put reports on Keith on Facebook for friends and family but I don't know if they read them because they do not comment on my posts. His sister does and she calls as well. It is very discouraging to both Keith and myself.
Well I am still waiting for them to finish my car, I just got a call that the alignment is giving them fits. They are also replacing the battery and putting on new brakes. So the price went from 500 and change to 1000 and change, what can I say, the work needed doing and it will be a long time before I have them put thwe dye i the engine to find the leak. Only oil changes from now on.
Marilyn...it sounds as if all that work needs to be done to your car so you can drive it safely.
Sue...hope you got that walk in before the heat goes up.
No bridge for me today. I went out and had lunch with the "girls" but a fifth person came, so I just finished lunch. I could have stayed and played, but I was honestly too tired to enjoy it. So, I went to WalMart for the glucose "button" for Ray's arm, and a few other things and then came home and started the laundry.I also brought home a hot fudge sundae for him. It's his favorite and the easiest way to get some calories into him and be something he enjoys.
The Mueller Hearing is on and I catch some of it as I'm cleaning the kitchen, etc. I have the book and will read it when I have a few minutes to myself to think.
jane
I am still waiting for the call that my car is ready. It was supposed to be done hours ago. I have to buy the ingredients for Freckles food and the liver has to be frozen before I can cut it in to small pieces. I have enough for her now for only her supper meal. I have the monthly Furry Friends luncheon and meeting tomorrow and I have to unlock my church for the meeting. It looks at this time that I will be giving her canned food in the morning and cooking for her then. (I prefer ot to feed her commercial food) GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Jane...a hot fudge sundae sounds good...I am thin...would like to gain at least 12 pounds...without consuming a lot of sugar..seems no matter what I eat...don't gain a lb...
Marilyn...hope you get your car back soon.
Darlene...I need for Ray to gain weight. He loves hot fudge sundaes but rarely would get any. Unfortunately sugar seems to be the only way to gain weight. In the hospital they brought him a lot of the "boost" drinks which are heavy in sugar. I decided he might as well eat things he likes that can help him get calories.
jane
Good morning, Buddies. I slept late due to staying up to finish a lengthy novel I have been reading. So all I've accomplished this morning was eating breakfast, cleaning up the kitchen, and my very warm morning walk! I plan to stay inside the rest of the day. I have some laundry to fold and another load needs to go into the washer. After that I'll spend the afternoon reading.
Jane, I hope Ray will have a good day today. I think the idea of Ice Cream treats and other sweet things he likes will appeal to him and will hopefully induce some weight gain. It must be depressing for you to see him lose weight. I remember those days when Bob didn't want to eat anything. He just didn't have the energy to eat.
Hello to Every Buddy looking in. Have a great day and STAY COOL!
Sue
Hi Buddies!
We're having a few really nice (for July) days - highs in the mid80s and low humidity. I got out for a haircut, but that was all. I'll play bridge here at the Terrace after supper, but that's pretty low key.
Stay cool!
Sue...that's where Ray is now...so tired he can barely walk 5 steps without stopping to rest. Last night was a rough one...indigestion and then upset some water all over everything on his nightstand and floor. I heard the noise, leapt out of bed and got it mopped up, etc. but at 3:00 am it's disturbing. I finally had to take some meds to calm me down and get back to sleep. We're both zombies this morning and may spend the day just being "slugs"...may stay in "soft clothes"...aka "jammies" all day long. It's easier for me to stay here upstairs than to be running up and down, worrying about him.
Tomorrow my Tx-Ia friend Joan is coming up for lunch with me downtown and then a short visit here with Ray. She's the one who lost her beloved Jim in June from the amputation of his foot and his dementia. Then on Saturday other Tx friends who live in WI are coming to Cedar Rapids for their grandson's baseball tournament game and will make a short visit on Sat. morning. Ray golfed with Pat often in TX and we met for lunch, etc. often there. It'll be good to see them.
The weather is more agreeable...cooler in the morning at least, so I can leave the downstairs and stairway windows open to take some of the heat from the oxygen concentrators out without having to run the AC.
Take care and have a good Thursday, Buddies.
jane
Mary...glad you're having a good break in the awful weather. AND a haircut! and bridge later. It sounds like a good day!
jane
jane, sorry this is taking such a toll on you both. And I know the heat just compounds the situation. Glad your Texas friends are making brief contacts.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm dressed and have cleaned up the kitchen and am waiting for Eddie to come to take me to the library and Kroger. I just have a short Kroger list, so we won't be out very long. I have books I didn't finish from the library, so won't linger there.
Jane, being a slug after a tough night sounds like an excellent idea. I can remember those days when Bob couldn't sleep and I was up and down with him. It's hard to deal with as missing sleep is very difficult--and I was still teaching school then. Thoughts and prayers for both of you from here in Auburn.
Mary, we're having somewhat cooler days here, too. I've been able to get out for my morning walk most mornings earlier than usual, so not too hot. However, we're expecting hotter days the rest of the weekend.
Hello to all the Buddies looking in. I hope you're having a cooler day and able to stay out of the heat!
Sue
Joan and I have had lunch and she came back and visited with Ray and showed him pictures she's had of Jim. She stayed about an hour and left a bit ago for the 2 hour drive home. She said it was an easy drive for her and she'll come back in 6 weeks or so.
Today has been a much better day. It didn't start off that way. At 5:00 am a loud siren went off and I thought it was the oxygen concentrator going off, so I was out of bed and it turned out it wasn't that, but our alarm system. ADT called about that time and said the west door of our family room was open. I went down stairs and it had somehow blown open. I hadn't locked it last night, obviously. My adrenaline was sky high and it took me a long time to settle down.
Tomorrow other TX friends are coming by for a short visit. I hope that's the end of visitors then for a few days.
::)
jane
Good morning Jane and Every Buddy looking in. I've been up for a while, read the paper, had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I've now dressed in my usual walking duds and will go outside soon to get my outside walking done before it's much hotter.
Jane, I'm glad you and Ray had a better day yesterday. I'm sorry about the loud siren and the upsetting noise so early in the morning. I hope your Texas friends don't stay over long as I know that must be hard for you and Ray.
I'm dressed now and will get outside shortly for my morning walk. My plans for the rest of the day are to stay inside and read!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
And the roller coaster continues...bad night...Ray was like a drunk wet noodle ...no strength, loopy, etc., so I called oncologist...got one we know who was on call...Dr. Wilbur. She called me back within 15 minutes, told me to take him to the ER . I called Gary who came up and helped me get him downstairs and into the car. Dr. W had called the ER so they whisked us right in...and they're pumping him with IV fluids and will keep him overnight and hopefully for a day or two. They did a head scan in case of stroke or cancer, but negative , so that's a relief.
Sharon...are you OK? Your message on FB sounded as if you were in ER, too.
Hope everyone else is having a better day.
Jane
jane, so sorry for the ER visit - but all for the best, it sounds like. I hope both of you get some rest and improvement.
I saw that from Sharon, too. I didn't know if she meant for the original injury, or if she had just been back.
Definitely sending good thoughts to all of you.
Ray says he feels better than yesterday, but Nurse is talking to me about Bipap and then possibly ventilator. Those of you who've gone through this with husband's illnesses, know how low I'm feeling right now. I know it's coming, I do, but I hate the thought of losing him. She talked about getting Home Health Care back which I'll have to do. I can't do all of this alone, I guess, esp. if he's not able to get out of bed. His oxygen needs go up and down, depending on his activity level, of course. I do hope they keep him for a few days.
I came home when he fell asleep and I need to get some laundry done, the bed changed, etc. and maybe some sleep for me.
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
jane
jane, so sorry for what you both are going through. John refused to be put on a ventilator. Tough decisions all around. I'm holding you in my heart.
Jane...very sorry to read this about Ray...I walked that journey losing my husband....continued prayers for a healing miracle if it's Gods will...and prayers and strength for you....hugs
Jane.
Me not having gone through what you and others in This Forum I just feel for you at this time. Just get all the help you can. He has been through so much this past year. You watching it must be so hard. You are a strong lady. Get some rest while he is in the Hospital if you can.
Sending prayers Jane. time for you to get some much needed rest as well as the help. You n[robably don't ant to hear this, but has anyone mentioned Hospice. They are wonderful people.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
I'm thinking of jane & Ray and Sharon this morning.
Good morning all.....very warm and humid this morning...barely got in my mile walk....here's hoping Ray and Sharon are having a better day.....stay cool and Hi to all
I just read on FB that Ray is going to be coming home with Hospice care.
Good morning, Every Buddy. Mary, thanks for the update from FB that Ray is coming home with Hospice Care. Jane, if you're looking in, I'm praying for you and Ray--and I hope he'll be able to rest and enjoy being home. Staying in the hospital isn't fun for anyone! Keep us posted.
Mary, I'm also thinking of Jane, Ray, and Sharon. It's tough to hear the sad news and I hope all will be better soon.
Darlene, I don't walk a mile daily, but do get out for a walk every day and by the time I get home, I'm glad I went although it's not easy! Good for you for making a mile!
Good morning to Marilyn and other Buddies looking in. Have a nice day, Every Buddy---and stay cool!
Sue
I'm trying to reach Callie--from Oklahoma. Last week I met her friend who has recently moved here. I need a sub for my Thursday bridge group which is meeting here on Thursday. Callie's friend is now living at Azalea Place--where I met her and played bridge with her (one round). It would be nice to be able to call her at Azalea Place, but I don't know her last name or her phone number. If you have met her and know her phone number, could you please let me know? Thanks, Sue.
I'm dropping in because Sue put her Bosom Buddies post in the Soda Shoppe where I suspect she meant to put this one.
Just letting you know I received a private message from Sue and have replied.
Looks like a Great Group here but I'm not "eligible" for this topic.
Maybe we'll meet in another forum.
:)
Love having you visit, Callie, but hope you never have to join us "for real". ;)
I hope the doctors find out soon why Sharon cannot walk.
Thanks, Darlene and Mary, and Sue. I know you three have, unfortunately, walked this journey. Ray also has DNR order. He's said over and over "this is no way to live."
Marilyn...yes, he's coming home with hospice care. The equipment will be delivered tomorrow morning, and I suspect he'll be transported home shortly thereafter.
He's so very tired from all the work his lungs are trying to do.
Our dear niece is on her way and will be here in a few hours. One of our new ac units is acting up, so I left a key with them to get in and fix it.
Wonderful friends came last night and got things moved out of the dining room so they can bring the extra long bed in, etc. and cleared path for bed and Ray to be brought in.
I came home to "rest" but had a number of things on my mind I needed to see about....appointments this week to cancel, getting to drug store, bank, and insurance office, etc.
Hang in there, jane. Glad you're getting the support from your family, too.
He had an "acute" incident while I was gone. He'd been sleeping and the respiratory people came in with the nebulizer and his pulse and oxygen both dropped to 30! They called me at home and said I'd better get up here. Thank heavens, we're just a mile away. Patricia and I have been here since and he's just slept. I'm staying the night with him. She said Don and the boys are coming down tonight. They finally got electricity back about 3:00 pm after 10 days without!
Thanks for letting me share/vent here.
Love and hugs, jane!
(((((JANE)))))
Sending prayers Jane.
Jane, I'm so sorry about the new problems Ray is having. Thoughts and prayers here for better days. Keep us posted when you have a few minutes to spare (and I know you probably don't have many minutes to spare.) Love and hugs to you and Ray.
Good morning to Mary, Marilyn, and Jane especially. I hope today is a better one for you and Ray.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Not much else to say here, except I hope Every Buddy is OK today. Take care, Every Buddy.
Sue
Prayers and hugs Jane......
I just read on SeniorLearn that jane's Ray died this morning. Deepest sympathy to her and all her family.
She also sent out an email to all of us. Please accept my deepest Sympathy Jane
I am so sorry to hear that
Jane's Husband Ray passed away.
A very sad time for Jane and their family..
Sandy Davidson
Jane...my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time....
Oh, Jane. My heart aches for you. I know how hard it was when Bob was in his last days--and I'm sure you'll be grieving for quite some time. But I think you may be glad that he is no longer in pain and suffering as he has been so recently. Prayers here for you--take care of yourself and try to rest.
Take care, Every Buddy.
Sue
Yes. I also heard on my EMail. Sad news for all of us. I am sure that he didn't want Jane to be taking care at home under Hospice . People seem to know when to go.
Jane
We are all feeling your pain. It's so hard letting go but hard watching them in pain.
He knew that you were close bye. Just slipped quietly away. It was hard for him to stay knowing how tired you were.
Glad that some family close to you.
Take time now to catch up with yourself.
We all will be thinking of you over the next days this coming week.
Later think about the good life ,so many memories to look back on. He sounds like he was a wonderful husband.
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Thank you all...maryz,Cottoncandy, JeanneP,Marilyn, SCFSue, CallieOK, so_P_bubble, Sandy, JeanneP, Sharon for your kind words and personal messages. I appreciate the compassion we have here for each other and the issues that come up in our lives, whether it's awful disease/medical issues in ourselves or in our loved ones.
I'm so thankful to have friends who've offered all kinds of help and family who are here or are coming to stay with me.
I'll be back when I can.
jane
I hope jane is coping well today. These first few days are so full of immediate decisions that reality really won't have a chance to soak in. Unfortunately, that comes a little later - and, of course, for longer. Love and hugs, jane!
(p.s. - just saw jane's post. Hang in there, Babe! We're with you in spirit, if not in the flesh.)
We had forecast of scattered thunderstorms today - standard summer stuff. We had some yesterday, with some roof damage to our airport terminal, but nothing at my place. This afternoon, I went for my mani/pedi, and the thunder was off and on while I was there. Just a few sprinkles when I left, but I drove through some hard showers on the way home. I thought when I got home, I might have to wait in my car until a shower passed over. Then on the road right below our building, there was a huge tree down in a yard. When I got to my parking place, there were only a few drops falling, so I got in quickly. In the 2.5 hours I'd been gone, we had had almost 1.5" of rain. On the other side of town, our major shopping mall had an inch of water on their lower floor, and roads outside were fender deep. Crazy rainstorms in the south. Marilyn, those fires in Oregon look awful - glad they're not near you.
Margaret is picking me up Friday morning to take me to spend a few days with Kate. We're looking forward to seeing her new house.
Stay cool, Buddies.
Good morning, Every Buddy. Jane, I am so sorry about Ray's passing. You've been together many years and it is going to be very difficult for a long time. I'm praying for comfort for you knowing it must be very hard and there will be lots of days that will be a trial for you. Cyber hugs are coming your way. Let us know how you are doing and know that we are all praying for you.
Mary, I think Jane will be busy with funeral arrangements, taking care of book work, etc. for a while. Will any of her relatives be able to visit with her and help out? I think most of her relatives are in the Chicago area but I may be having a Brain Freeze about that.
I need to get ready for my bridge club here this morning, so need to get busy. Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning buddies....Sue...be careful walking if u have heat like we do here in Texas...We are having our family reunion this weekend...so don't know f I can get to walk or not until Monday....Hi to every buddy looking in...Have great day and weekend
Sue, I think jane does have family coming in to help out and give support.
Darlene, I'm sure you'll get all the exercise you need at a family reunion even without a specific walk. That usually involves lots of visiting and cooking and cleaning, and just plain fun. Enjoy.
I've managed to come up with a new problem. I've not had heart problems before, but it looks like I might be headed that way. My FP/PA sent me for an echocardiogram a while back, and with the results of that, I was referred to a cardiologist. I saw him on Tuesday, and it turns out the issue is with thickening of one of the heart valves. I'm told this is a "mechanical" problem, so will probably be treated with some sort of procedure. So now I'm to see somebody at the Valve Clinic section of the Chattanooga Heart Institute, in about 3 weeks. One of the girls will probably go with me. I guess this might be the cause of my worsening shortness of breath and weakness. We shall see.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Good morning every buddy. Yesterday I went with the Social Worker to meet my new Hospice Patient. I will doing some Respite care for her since her husband needs to get out to pay bill and shop. I found out that she likes dogs so I will take Freckles with me for this visit and see how Freckles responds to her. She may no respond well since the lady and her husband are smokers. They don't smoke in the house but if the hands smell like smoke Freckles just might turn away when they try to pet her. That has happened before at the Hospital.
Keith is doing well, he doesn't think he has dementia or Alz, but still doesn't know which direction in the house is the bedroom most of the time.
Good to see a post from Jane. She will be busy for awhile. Send you good thoughts and many prayers Jane.
Keith is doing well, he doesn't thin k he has dementia or Alz, but still doesn't know which direction in the house is the bedroom most of the time.
Marilyn, your Freckles is a very perceptive dog (person?). I really commend you for your Hospice work. And you surely have a tough time dealing with Keith. I seem to remember you have someone come in to stay with him when you're gone. It's good for you to have a break from time to time.
He doesn't need anyone to stay with him when I am gone any longer or should I say YET. He doesn't wander off mostly hangs out either in the house or outside sitting in a chair. In fact the caregiver hasn't even showed up here for a couple of weeks to clean our house. I did the vacuuming, my back didn't like that very much. All she did the last time she was here was shave Keith.
Mary...hope the mechanical fix is an easy one for your "ticker."
Hi to Marilyn, Sue, Darlene, Jeanne.
I hope we hear from Sharon soon and she's on the road back to good health.
It was a beautiful day today and Patricia and I drove over to the Trappist Monastery to get a wooden urn for Ray's ashes. They had a lovely walnut "companion" urn which means there's room for both of us. I'm having the name engraved on it and can pick it up on Monday. He would like it, I know.
Tomorrow we have to go to Cedar Rapids to get a recall on the car fixed, look for some dresses for me for the visitation and funeral, stop by Sam's Club for paper towels, stop at the UPS store to ship two things back, etc. The portable oxygen concentrator we'd bought was still within the 30 days free trial and he only used it once and it didn't work well for him as it is pulse and he really needed continuous flow. It was a lovely unit for someone who could use it.
Take care of yourselves and watch the heat.
jane
Jane, thoughts and prayers continue here for you. There is so much to be done following Ray's death and I'm sure it will be hard for you. I am glad that your friend is visiting you and helping out. Take care of yourself--rest when you have time and know that you are in our prayers.
Sue
Good morning, Every Buddy. Jane, thoughts and prayers continue here for you. You'll have lots of things to deal with in the next few days. I hope that you will have time to rest and reflect--losing Ray has to be devastating. You had a long time together and I'm sure you will always treasure those years.
Yesterday, Eddie came by about 9:00 to take me to the library and to Kroger. When I finished shopping and we brought home the groceries I put them away and I took Eddie to a nearby place for lunch. He is going to Tim and Kris's home today for their annual pool party.
I'm not dressed yet, but plan to get dressed soon and out for my daily long walk around the block. I've cleaned up the kitchen and will get outside soon. If I wait too long, the heat is unbearable!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Buddies!
jane, I hope things are working out for you today...getting arrangements made, etc.
Margaret picked me up yesterday morning and we drove to Kate's in Berea, KY. I'll be here for a few days, and Margaret is going back home today. Berea is a lovely little college town with an interesting history (you should read up about the college and its beginnings), with lots of arts and crafts - so Kate feels very comfortable here. Her new house is perfect for her, in a tiny quiet neighborhood of older houses, and she's happily settled in with her dog and two cats. We went out this morning for breakfast bagels at a local place and a short driving tour of the town and area. M & K are going out shortly to get a piece of furniture for Kate, and I'm going to "hold the fort" while they're gone.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
MaryZ.
Nice to be out for a visit over next few day. Been awful this summer because of the heat. I just can't take in anymore and so not been any place. Can't wait for Fall now.
I will bring Beria, Kentucky up soon. Not heard of it. Can't be to far from Illinois. I have just been watch the Port Huran. Camera and feel like going up to see it in Michigan. Looks great with all the weekend boaters our on it.Love being where can walk around a lake.
Hope Jane has help now over the weekend with her family there. Doubt much can be done with it being weekend. I am not sure about it as not been handling Cremations other than when doing family in England For my brother few years ago. Amazon how much I could handle on the Computer with the Cemetery and Undertaker.He did pass on Christmas day and Grave Vault could not be opened until March and so had time getting over there. Yours seem to have been handled well by working with Canada.
Hope others enjoying their weekend. I need to shower again and change to go out. Feel more like holding off until Sunday though.Fact feel more like taking a nap.
Mary....Ray and I loved Berea...the arts and handcrafted items were incredible. I understand why your daughter chose there to live. I have some gorgeous earrings bought from the artist and handmade lampshades in our bedroom.
Patricia is still with me and Don came back yesterday. We're taking today "off" to rest and they're going to get the downstairs back to normal.
Thank you, Babes, for your thoughts and prayers.
Jane
Jane, I've been in here since the first message that Ray was gone.... but hesitated to say anything because I'm not one of the "regulars". My sincere sympathy & know how much it means that friends care, and we all do. God Bless & give you the strength for the days ahead, and will tell you what my kids told me, "life is not over for you, Mom, so do what you want, when you want and enjoy every moment". Sweet of them, I thought. Been 6 years now and a whole different world, and life is still good. Remember the good times.
MaryZ, I've wondered if you are alone now, I have missed the changes in your life. I'm sorry about the heart issues, been there & am amazed that seems everyone I know has been offered "valve replacement" lately. My brother's doctor (in KC) said he could have the TVAR procedure but not necessary if he chose not" (he is 94). Since I had the open heart surgery 6+ years ago & my cardio just suggested (strongly) that I should get the TVAR soon, I'm not sure I'm willing. They said 15 years when open heart but now they imported a new doctor that specializes in the TVAR (back when I asked about it 6 years ago he told me "that procedure was only for people that had less than a year to live & not strong enough for surgery!") because only a few hospitals in the US were doing TVAR successfully at that time. My cardio does not do surgery but the crew of doctors in the same clinic run people through like cattle, with his referral.
My 58 year old son had his aortic valve replaced last Oct (had to be open heart) but was because an infection that his family doctor had let go for 3 years (insisting he didn't want to use the major antibiotics) got into the blood stream. The infection ate away at his valve & so dangerous he had to stay in the hospital for a week before they could do surgery & remained on such strong antibiotics they told him his "veins couldn't tolarate" their strength. He is still being monitored & warned to rush in if any sign of cough/cold/infection.
At any rate, I would make sure you get a 2nd opinion from a totally different clinic & not the same group before you let them do anything. I had the new pig valve (what my Dr said he would choose)6 years ago plus 3 by-passes. A few months ago I agreed to allow the cath & got 2 stents installed. The meds messed with my system so much I am not sure I will let them do more. Can't blame them that my body won't tolerate Plavix and whatever meds he used during the cath. The stents seemed to help some of the short windedness but realize I should be doing PT but am not taking time. I was shocked that the bill as an outpatient in a clinic set up & owned by the group of doctors... cost over $130,000 (in by 6:00am & out by6:30pm) & I didn't even get offered a sandwich! Still have bills showing up, not sure what Medicare & Blue Cross actually paid, but outrageous. Because we dealt with this for Cas for so many years, I have the best insurance for me... no co-pay. My monthly out go is high. Get you one way or the other. So I will end this book. I was going to send you e-mail but wasn't sure you still used the mailbox from many years ago. How long has it been since you went to Alaska?
Hi Shirley - always good to see you, even if you came for such a sad reason.
Thanks for the advice about possible procedures. One of the girls will be going with me (probably Jean), so there will be another set of ears to listen. I would love to think something could help with the shortness of breath. We did our Alaska trip in 1998 - still loved doing it! My e-mail is maryzelle4@gmail.com . Are you still in your same house? John died 4 years ago this month, and I moved to a retirement complex (independent living) the following October.
It's worked well for me.
Kate and I didn't do much of anything today, but grandson, Andy, and his wife, Erica, came for dinner and evening - they live about 40 minutes away. I hadn't seen them for a while, so that was a treat.
When are you going to have the service, jane. Will there be much family there? Take some time for yourself.
Hope everybody has a good week coming up.
Hi every buddy....we are really heating up in Texas this week...may not walk much with the high humidity...mabey if I can go earlier....sad to hear of the senseless shootings...loss of life and injuries...makes you almost afraid to be in crowds anymore...Hope Sharon is doing better...has anyone heard from her via email?..our family reunion was great...company gone...washing sheets and towels...Jane thinking of you...glad you have family...friends support....Hi to Sue...Mary...Marlyin...Jeanne...hope you have cooler weather where you are.....take care
Darlene, Sharon said on FB that she was hoping to get into a skilled care (rehab?) facility today or tomorrow. I don't have any additional information about that, but I assume the pain she was experiencing was too much to be handled at home. I hope she is finally getting some relief, though.
jane will be dealing with services and family for the next few days - I know they'll be tough for her.
Kate and I are doing fine together. She's in such a nice little neighborhood, and is settling in.
She's gotten to a couple of knitting groups, and is going to meeting of humane society volunteers tonight. She's finding all sorts of things to check out - for interests and ways to meet people.
I guess we're all still in the summer "hot & muggy days". After all, it is August. Stay cool, Buddies!
Hi, Shirley...I always thought of you when we passed through Wichita coming or going from Tx. You are welcome to come and post here.
Didn't sleep well last night, so tired tonight. We're so dry, so hope the projected storms do come our way. We really need the rain.
I hope Sharon is healing and can get to the facility she needs for rehab.
Jane
I didn't realize that. Sharon was having such a problem. Thought she was home recuperating.
Jane. Hope that things will soon ease up for you and you will be able to get the rest you need. Been hard on you it seems ever since Texas trip.
Good morning everyone. Today I will be taking Keith to the Dr. for his 6 month checkup. I did get an email from the Dr yesterday telling me that his diagnosis is Alzheimer/dementia and Vascular Dementia. I had emailed if he should see a Neurologist for a full diagnosis.
I also need to take Freckles to the vet as she is itching again so I think she is going to eed some allergy testing.
Shirley it is good to see a nice long post from you. Keep coming back and posting.
Thanks for the welcome, I expect that like most of you, never enough time to make the rounds of each discussion every day, but nice to catch up.
Mary, good that you chose the retirement living, this house is about to drive me over the edge, but I'd have to have these feral cats put to sleep since nobody else can feed them and can't move them. Their mother gave them to Cas as babies, weaned them in the back yard and we didn't see her again for about 2 years. By then Cas had died and the people that had been feeding her (Mama Callie, could never pet but did trap & have her fixed)... so she moved back to my house/yard when that couple moved. Long story short.... she isn't litter box trained so can't take her when I travel but I leave cans of Friskies with a couple neighbors in case they see her. We tried having someone put food out in our yard but nobody saw her the whole time & it drew the opossum, raccoons & skunks. Last trip I left 2 self feeders in the pool area, she didn't come home for a week after we got back so not sure what her plans were. Anyway, I'm stuck with the house as long as I can handle it. Are you still painting?
Jane & anyone else traveling through Wichita, let me know & I'll send you my phone number & I'll meet you where ever you stay, was such fun to meet Mary & John all those years ago. I do live on the west side of Wichita, near the by-pass around the city & not that far from #54 / 400. But I try not to drive after dark, getting old, you know. I also met Bobbi & her dog, January, remember when she was traveling the highways? She was staying in WAlmart parking lots... I do the same when on the road & can't get to a campground before dark. Always do in Salida, CO to get adjusted to altitude when going to CO.
Marilyn, my cats are scratching something awful. I have not put the Sentry Fiproguard on them yet this summer... I hate to put that poison on if they aren't getting fleas (none so far), but think someone said "oak mites" are causing the itching. Not sure it works for that. I won't lock them in the house, they are free spirits as long as I am in control.... we kept old LaurenKat inside for a couple years after she was hurt one time & I vowed to never do that to a feral again. She would sit by the door & slump in despair , broke my heart. I finally convinced Cas that we'd let her out days & make her stay in at night. She delighted in slipping out if either of us opened a slider after dark! I have the Sentry guard sitting here waiting to go on, not an easy job for one person!
On June 18, 2019 we had a hail storm, didn't think too bad but hail was jagged & lots of damage. Got a new roof already on the RV, one to come for the house & this week my car "exploded" ...actually passenger side front window hit by weed whip rock & totally shattered. Got that taken care of yesterday morning... can't cool a car with window wide open! Just about everything around here "threw craps" as the guys used to say. Sprinkler system, valve to add water to the pool cracked, my Fitbit band wouldn't come loose to change bands so couldn't wear (my watch as will as fitness/sleep monitor), name it & it broke.
On my return trip after getting the window replaced yesterday, I decided to go turn the receipt to the store & let them deal with their landscaping people. That put me near Sam's Club to get the chicken for the cats (they sometimes get rotisserie chicken, but lately liked the canned chicken breast... along with their cat foods, people salmon & tuna, not much spoiled). The slices of pizza at Sam's sounded good, comes with a huge drink & nearly supper time by then... got home dead tired, was about 3:30 & I left the house about 9:00 am.... My glasses were still dark as I tried to put that Coke down on the cabinet & missed. It hit the floor with a bang & ice & Coke shot everywhere... on those wide dark oak wood floor with the cracks in the floor that love to hold every icky it catches. I was too tired to cry so cleaned it up, feet still sticking here & there but scrubbed it twice... have to laugh, I took one of those political cards that fill the mailbox this time of year, they are the best scoopers ever invented... scooped the ice back into the cup to throw into the sink... only when I lifed the cup turned out the bottom had cut out a perfect circle & the ice came right back out. Now, that's a sad story, isn't it? :uglystupid2: The thing is, everything could have been worse, all's fixed except getting the roof ON... I am a little frazzled but no worse for the wear & probably needed the extra exercise.
I'm thinking about running away from home but no place cool in the US! Thanks for letting me vent.... Shirley
Just checking in....we are having 100+ temps...walked early this morning...but will be cutting back till cooler weather....Thinking of Jane and Sharon....better days to come..Hi to Shirley...enjoyed reading your post....Hi to Sue...Marlyin...Mary Jeanne..any others looking in...stay well and cool......
I read on FB that Sharon is in a nursing home where she can get rehab. I told her we missed her, and she is going to try to get here with her phone. She sounded pleased to finally get her rehab started.
The hardest 3 days of my life are coming up. Prayers and Good Thoughts would be appreciated.
Jane
You'll certainly be in our hearts, jane.
Good morning.....prayers for you Jane....God is with you....
It's 2:00 p.m. here this afternoon and I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s. I started posting here this morning and had read all the posts when a big rain storm came up and shut off all my electricity. So I'm still in my P.J.'s and will probably stay in them the rest of the day!
I'm OK, just not ready to get dressed. This is going to be a slug day for me. I haven't had one in a long time, so I'm not going to change until it's almost time for the evening news! (or maybe not then!).
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I had my yearly check up this morning & asked the dr. about a spot on my arm which is tender, red with a white spot on top . He said its a skin cancer & is referring me to a dermatologist . Dr.'s office sent in a request to our insurance to be approved & approval will be mailed in about 2 weeks . Other than that so far all is well . The dr. jokingly told me to get out of his office ! LOL !
Sue, we like those slug days occasionally. Go for it and enjoy!
alpiner, glad you got a mainly good report. We've all had places dealt with by a dermatologist. I hope yours isn't a big deal - usually they're not. I've had a couple frozen off.
Kate's going to be taking me home tomorrow. We had company yesterday. Jean and her friend, Jamie, came up for lunch. And another friend came for the afternoon and stayed overnight. So lots of talk and laughter. Kate's new house is great - suits her so well, and Berea is a lovely little arts-and-crafts-heavy town. I think she's going to do quite well here.
Hugs to jane.
Happy mid-August, Buddies!
Good morning, Every Buddy! I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and read the morning paper, plus made my Kroger list for today. Eddie is coming sometime soon to take me over to the place where I have to renew my car license tag and then to Kroger. This is an annual thing. I am still not driving, but have to have a new license tag every year--and they are higher this year than I've ever had to pay. Tim and I decided we'd keep my car here so that he and also my neighbor who sometimes takes me to Kroger as well as Eddie, can use my car for that weekly trip.
I also have a funeral (which I think is tomorrow, but have a phone call out for Bonney as she called to tell me about it. The deceased is a long time church member who has been living out west somewhere near a daughter. She was a friend who often came into the church office when I worked on Fridays to get me to copy things for her and/or help look for something in the church files. She must have been over 90 when she passed away this week.
Not much else to report. I'm waiting for Eddie and hope he gets here soon as I'll need to get home in time to dress for the funeral--if it is today. I've called Bonney this morning but had no answer, so hope to hear from her soon.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Jane, thoughts and prayers continue here. I'm glad your friend has been able to stay with you for a while.
Sue
Hi everyone....I haven't done much today....I was wondering if any of you have/had thyroid problems?I think mine is hyperactive....even though my lab came back normal readings...I have lost some weight without trying...and other signs....hot flashes...think I will ask Dr to refer me to a Endocrinologist just to be sure.....Hope Sharon is doing well with rehab and also thinking of Jane....I am going to a friends BD party tomorrow...she turns 80...so that will be fun...Have a great weekend yall
Darlene, I had a partial thyroidectomy when I was 17 years old. I took thyroid meds for years and still take a thyroid tablet daily. My son Tim has also had thyroid problems. I don't know what causes it, but it can be quite a problem if I miss my thyroid meds. Otherwise my health is pretty good for an 82 y.o. woman (except for heart problems!).
I need to get dressed soon as I am going to a funeral at 10:30 this morning with Bonney and Jean. A long time member of our church has died and the funeral is in the church at 11:00 this morning.
Jane, I hope you are feeling well and your friend is still visiting you. Thoughts and prayers for you from here in Auburn continue.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi gals. I FINALLY GOT s&F installed on my phone so I can keep ip.
Jane, of course is in all our hearts.
MARY SOUNDS LIKE YOU'VE BEEN VISITING AND JAVIMG FUN.
I'M progressing now at the rehab
See the ortho on Wednesday..Will know more then. Still have sciatica It's very nice here w/private room. I'll ck in when I can
Sue seems as if thyroid problems are hard to diagnose...my Dr says lab...numbers in normal range...but I'm going to request a full thyroid panel....Darlene ize]
Sorry about your friend, Sue - guess at our age, we're always loving our loved ones and friends.
Darlene, I hope you can solve the possible thyroid problem.
Shirley, I'm afraid I'm not painting any more. Actually I pretty much stopped when I broke my arm/shoulder in 2011 (with the 3 subsequent surgeries), although I brought some painting stuff with me when I moved. I was talking about you with my daughter, Kate, last week. Newly widowed, she's thinking seriously about getting a small RV to do some solo wandering in. She'll probably rent one a time or two before spending serious money. She's thinking along the lines of what you have, basically an outfitted van. Are you still using the Mercedes van/camper? It'll be interesting to see what she does.
Kate brought me back home yesterday. It was so good to spend the week seeing her settled in her new life/house/community. We didn't really DO anything, but it was still a great week. Now to get rested up for my not-so-exciting life. I have a routine doctor appointment Monday, but that's all on the docket. My appointment with the heart-valve specialist is on the 22nd, and we'll see what happens after that.
Love and hugs to all the Buddies - and especially to jane!
Good Morning, Buddies. Thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts. The visitation and funeral are over and were as I'd hoped. I was amazed at the number of people Ray had worked with and hired over the years as well as those I'd taught with and Principal/Superintendent I'd worked for who came for the visitation and/or funeral. The weather was ideal for the outside military rites at the church and for all the family traveling. They came from Virginia to Montana. All are safely home now, except for my sister who is staying with me for a few days and will go the attorney's office with me on Wednesday.
And so, a new chapter begins that Sue, Mary, Darlene, and Joy know all too well. Quite a few people asked me what I was going to do now. I'm going to stay here in our house with trips to see Patricia and Donal and my sister when she's back in Ohio...at least as long as I'm able.
Have a peaceful, calm, and blessed Sunday,
Jane
Hi Gals. John brought me my computer yesterday, maybe I can post without all the typos that I have on the phone.
Darlene, I have had low thyroid for over 50 years. The amount I take has to be adjusted now and then. At first my Dr wouldn't believe me that I needed more, but I pushed for the full thyroid panel and wonder of wonders, it proved me right. I take 1.5mcg a day, however, I still get cold when I shouldn't.
Mary, good luck with your appts. I have my ortho appt on Wed. They aren't doing any therapy on the weekend and I hate that. The nurses aren't allowed to follow me with the wheel chair when I use the walker and I'm still lacking the confidence to do much on my own. I can get to the bathroom on my own, using the wheelchair. That is a plus. I hate having to call the nurse's aid every time. I did take a shower yesterday and washed my hair. Sponge bath sufficed today.
Jane, I know the big turnout at the funeral and visitation made you feel good and proud of Ray. I wondered if he would have military rites too. I'm glad your sister is staying for a few days. I don't envy you all the legal paperwork you still have to do, although, as I remember, there was a lot less for Mom when she lost Dad, but I had I lot when I lost her. I think you are wise not to make any big changes to your living conditions for a while and when you really feel you need to. Maybe you'll choose to fly out to visit some of us BBs later. Especially in the winter. Take it easy and take things step by step.
John's back is a little better now that he's not having to lift me. He's at church today and will come by later.
I hope everyone has a blessed Sunday. I watched a service on TV.
Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in. Sharon, I'm so glad to hear from you and hope you'll continue to improve. I had a partial thyroidectomy when I was 18 and have been taking thyroid ever since. I grew up in West Virginia and according to several doctors, the water didn't help as it was missing key ingredients. So I hope you will continue to get the amount of thyroid you need for your best health. Take care and keep us posted.
Jane, I am thankful that you had a nice group of friends and family for Ray's service. It is so hard to lose a long time spouse--but is heart warming that so many friends attended the service and have contacted you if they couldn't be there in person. Thoughts and prayers are here for you with hope that you'll be able to contend with any loose ends and paper work. Take care of yourself and I hope you are able to sleep well. Keep us posted.
I've slept late this morning and have stayed home this morning. Some days just seem to be slug days for me--and this is one!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Hello Buddies.Jane so good to see your post..glad the service and visitation went as you hoped for...I know you are a strong woman...and continue to hold you in the light as you take care of business...it's just one day at a time...Good your sister can extend her time with you....I was told not to make any major decisions for a year....if at all possible....thanks Sue and Sharon on sharing your experience with thyroid issues....my thyroid test was within normal range.....BuT.....intend to request a full thyroid panel due to symptoms I have....went to church this morning...finished lunch...now I will be a slug rest of my Sunday.....Hi to all...hope you are having a blessed Day
I have had a fractured day & week but want to let you know, MaryZ, that I had to part with my beloved Rialta after Cas died. It was about 16 years old, they are "collectables" now, but after a couple trips taking the cats with me because vets will not board them & nobody else can feed ferals.... I knew I had to get a bigger unit with a room the cats could be closed in so I could open the doors to get in & out without putting them in a cage first. The Rialta was gas powered, a VW chassis with a Winnebago conversion. They quit making them in early 2000 & the nearest is the Winnebago Travato. It is diesel but I did see one on a RAM chassis (gas powered) but didn't bookmark since I'm not quite ready to switch.
They are now selling in Europe one called the "California". Actually like one made years ago with the canvas raised roof so it should go into a normal garage & could be used as a vehicle for every day. Right now I have the Thoro 4 Winds 28F, gas powered, Ford V10, because I didn't want the extra challenge of diesel power. Mine has the full side slide out & not everyone's choice for bopping around, too many things to go wrong & is always in the weather to deteriorate, get hailed on. Maybe another year with it, but really nice to have frig, freezer & everything a house has, including TVs & DVD players in the living/eating area & bedroom. Cats & I chill out in the National Forest campgrounds in MO, (they are all over the US basically electric hook ups). I had visions of being on the road a lot more. Any RV will spend half the first year being in for "warranty work".... :knuppel2:
My sons go to CO (we make reservations the first of Jan each year to get our fav sites) & they camp in the site next to mine if we can. This year all sites that we like had week ends taken already so people have figured a way to jump the gun. We go to the same campground because we know all the good places in towns around (Salida & Buena Vista) to eat & unlimited hiking & fishing & photo opts.
I have considered joining a group just for the safety of having someone that would miss me if something went wrong. I promise my kids to call them every night when on the road. (Yes, Mom)... I hope she gets one & that you decide to go along for short hauls at first, she'd probably feel better about going. And I really don't get a commission on selling these vehicles!
Jane, it has been 6 years for me, I'm 84 and still not ready to move. Make sure what ever you do it is YOUR choice. I will always have a pet, prefer a dog but these cats were so good to Cas for the years before he died that I feel like they are MY duty to take care of them as long as I can, and will have to have them put to sleep if I move because they can't be moved and will not allow any other humans in their lives (even my kids & they have seen them ever since they/cats were born). Cats are terrified of dogs so have not tried to adopt a dog... cats don't bark so no protection. Thoughts are with you, it does get easier. My one thought was "this is the first time in my life I don't ask someone else first what they want to eat". WE still pops in now & then instead of ME or MY.
About the thyroid issues, anyone watching salt intake to the point they are not getting enough iodine? That happened with Cas, but since I am a "salt-aholic" & careful to use iodized salt at home, mine has remained fairly level. My cholesterol & BP is over the top but I can't tolerate any of the meds so my doctors just shrug & let me do what I am willing. I am eating more fast foods & doubt if they use iodized salt so wouldn't be surprised if my slow down is due to that.
My daughter just left, cats fed & outside and I am seriously thinking about a nap. I wear a Fitbit Versa mainly to watch my sleep, have a terrible habit of getting up in the wee hours & staying up if anything special to do that day. 3 & 4 hours sleep is not enough for this old lady. Last night it was 4 hours & 19 min. Sometimes the cats wake me up if I leave the door open for fresh air & lots of times I wake up hungry, get up & fix breakfast & back to bed for several more hours. Fitbit works for me. Today is a heat warning, feels like an elephant sitting on your chest when you go out. Miserable, feels like 102° (but I whine all summer).
Thanks for the info, Shirley. I'll pass it along. She's following some groups that are women who camp alone. Plus she's very level-headed. I'm pretty sure she planning to rent for a couple of trips before she decides what to buy.
jane, glad things are settling down for you. Those first few days will be tough, but they do eventually get easier. Hugs!
Hope all the Buddies have good a good week. Stay cool!
Good morning, Buddies. I've been up for about an hour, but am still not dressed. I have had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen and so far that's it. I hope all is well with Every Buddy this morning. It's going to be another scorcher here today so I need to get dressed soon and outside for my morning walk.
Jane, I'm glad the funeral went well and I hope that you are getting all the things completed that go with the end of Ray's life. You will miss him every day, but just knowing he's no longer in pain and suffering can be a blessing. Take care of yourself and try to rest when you can.
Good morning to Mary, Shirley, Darlene, and Every Buddy looking in this morning. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals, I've washed, dressed, had breakfast and am now killing time till the therapist comes. None did over the weekend. The hospital actually sent me a survey on my visit and I didn't hold back. I told them everything that was wrong and that I didn't see a doctor.
Nothing went on yesterday. John came of course, and Brian and a neighbor called but that was it. The Gabapentin (sp?) hasn't helped my sciatica much.
Shirley, my niece and her husband travel by RV in the west about 6 months of the year. He loves to fly fish. She not so much. Sometimes, he drops her off at her mother's summer place near Gunnison. It is beautiful there ad all the kids love it. MY sil is 87 now and every year we think she won't go, but with the kids help she still has. I don't think I would enjoy RVing by myself, definitely not with cats! I love my dog, but am put off by most cats.
Jane, I imagine you are doing legal things today. Good luck with it. When you finish what you have to, REST.
Sharon
My dr. gave me stool sampling kit . I have used them before but this time the brush came loose from the stick in the little bottle . I called the dr.'s office this morning & left a message on their answering machine . It said I would hear from them in up to 2 days . I would go to the dr.'s office but it is a 40 mile round trip . Has this happened to you ?
That was quick ! The dr.'s office called back in less than an hour ! I was told to stop by the office for another kit . I will go tomorrow since the office is only open on Monday , Tuesday , Thursday & 1/2 day on Friday . Then I can do some clothes shopping on the way home .
Alpiner...my Nurse Practitioner does a test for hidden blood in the stool when she's doing my Pap at my annual "wellness" check.
Sharon...glad to see your posts. Keep up the good work on the PT.
Sue...So glad you're walking early in your scorching heat.
Mary...it sounds as if Kate has a beautiful new home in a wonderful town.
Shirley...good for you still going camping and caring for your cats.
Darlene...I also found my thyroid was not working as it should, according to the blood test I had done, and so I take Levothyroxin everyday.
We finally got some rain today and it's much needed.
My sister is helping me with my Thank You notes by keeping track of the people I've sent to, and sealing them, putting on a stamp and my return address sticker. I try to do some everyday and hope to finish them this week. People have been so generous with donations for his memorial. Some checks were made out to the Amer. Cancer Society and I contacted a local woman who works with Relay for Life and she said she'd get the check to the proper people.
Tomorrow she and I are going to Cedar Rapids and on Wednesday to Dubuque to the attorney's office. Thursday I take her back to Dbq to fly home.
jane
jane I no longer have the pap , dr. said it atrophied .
Good morning, Every Buddy. Jane, I'm glad to see your post this morning. You've been busy and are getting things done. I'm glad your sister has been with you and has been a big help. I know you have lots to do now but you will be able to get all the loose ends tied up soon. Thoughts and prayers from Auburn for you today. Take care of yourself and try to find some down time for resting. Keep us posted.
I'm waiting for my "Every 2 weeks" cleaning ladies. I just had a phone call that they are on their way. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, so it won't take them long once they get here.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning, Buddies!
Today is a "nothing" day for me - always a favorite. We're in the midst of this awful heat wave - highs in the 90s, with heat index well over 100. Just like all the rest of the Buddies - except Marilyn and alpiner out there on the west coast. I went out early this morning and watered my plants, then came back in, read, the paper, and took a good nap (after being awake since 4). So much for my day.
alpiner, glad you were able to get hold of your doc. One good thing about getting older - no more colonoscopies.
Sue, always good to see you checking in in the mornings.
Sharon, nothing easy about rehab, even if they don't work you on the weekends. I hope you continue to improve. I played bridge last night. We finally got some cards - enough to make it interesting - even if we only scored 42%.
jane, it's especially good to see you checking in. You've still got a lot of paper stuff to do, and things will sneak up on you. But you're at least through a lot of it. The emotional part is the hardest, of course, and takes the longest. Lots of love and hugs going your way.
Darlene, Joy, Jeanne, hope you're making it through this heat.
Stay cool and in the a/c if you can, Buddies!
Good morning...and another hot one here....if we can survive August....hopefully it will cool off...I finally convinced my Dr to do further testing on my thyroid...sending lab order in the mail...so don't know extent of testing yet...A friend told me I should go to an Endocrinologist...that medical Dr don't know how to read test results....don't really want to do that...have had my Dr 30 years plus...and think he's done a good job taking care of me...Sue I didn't walk this morning...by the time I was up and ready was already hot...Mayer tomorrow...Jane glad your getting necessary things done...I think God kinda numbs us for awhile giving us strength to keep going...glad your Sis is with you...I had ...Have 3 sisters and 5 brothers...just me and one brother still here...sure miss them all..Sharon thinking of you and cheering you on...be careful...Hi Mary Marlyin and any one else peeping in....Have a blessed day
I had a hard workout yesterday, walked to and from the gym (with the walker), rode the bicycle 20 mins and did some standing esercises. I was really glad to do them, but today I'm really sore--especially my hip sitting here.
The nurse woke me at 5 for medicine and then came back at six to give me a shower and help me get dressed etc. All done by 7:00! I really didn't like the early regime. Anyway, since then a half dozen people have been in to ask questions, etc.. My OT typed up all my questions for the Dr. tomorrow and faxed them, so he will know what my concerns are and so I won't forget anything. One visitor yesterday from church + John, of course. Nothing otherwise. Lots of back and forth with the kids on Messenger.
Jane, I'm glad you have help with the thank yous. I hope the attorney stuff goes well tomorrow. When I helped Mom, it went smoothly, not so easy when I had to do hers. Of course I was having chemo at the time too.
My hip is hurting a lot today and I haven't had therapy.
Mary, I'm so glad you are somewhere you can play bridge and have flowers on the patio. Our heat is the same as yours.
Darlene, the 2 thyroid tests I know about are the T3 and the TSH but ;there may be more. Apparently, they are hard to read, so if you aare determined high or low thyroid, make not of the symptoms and if you get them again, see your doctor and be retested so they can adjust your medicine. I'm low thyroid and take Levothyroxin or Synthroid and can't tell I have a problem when I'm on the right dose.
Dr told me I didn't need to test my stool..Glad for that.
Sue, stay out of the heat and read. The activities director brought me some books while ago. I hope they are good. John is playikng bridge all day so won't get here to be with me, but will meet me at the doctor's office tomorrow. The rehab will transport me.
Jeanne, are you hibernating from the heat?
Marilyn, I'm sure you are busy with Freckles and hospice. My thoughts are with you in regards to Keith.
No other news here. I'm sure the therapist will be in soon. Sharon
It's good to see everyone's posts. We had a rain-free day and my sister and I got to CR for some items. We had lunch there, a stop at Sam's CLub for some glass storage containers with plastic lids that clamp down on all 4 sides. Then on home and I finished my thank you notes. I'll be able to mail them tomorrow then get the $ given into the bank and checks written and delivered to the American Legion and Public Library.
I've gotten things together for the attorney visit tomorrow. I hope I have everything I need.
jane
I went to the dr.'s office this morning & got a replacement kit . I was told to peel off a sticker that was on a paper that I'm to attach to a little bottle in the kit but I can't find the sticker like the one I was shown . There are 4 stickers but none of them look like the one I was shown in the office .
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while, had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I need to see if my neighbor can take me back to the bank today or tomorrow as I am needing new checks. I am playing bridge at 1:00 at Carolyn's and Terri is going to pick me up. Tomorrow is bridge day at Bonney's, too. It's going to be another scorcher here in Auburn today--probably up to 100*! Yuck!
Jane, I hope all goes well with your visit to the attorney today. It sounds like you're pretty well organized and hopefully the paperwork will soon be finished. How long will your sister be with you? Thoughts and prayers continue for you from here in Auburn. Take care of yourself--I hope you're sleeping OK and staying fit.
Buddies, I need to get some chores done and dressed for bridge at Carolyn's. I have bridge at Bonney's tomorrow, too. Have a nice day, Every Buddy and stay cool. We're expecting temps today over 100*!
Sue
I now have a heel spur on my left hell Oh glory what fun it is to get old. NOT!!!
I am going over to visit my hospice patient this morning then this after noon take my friend to to Dr to see if she will getting the cast off hr ankle. She has planned a little celebration with a few friend after the dr visit at the local Brewery. I will be bringing supper home to Keith.
We are not going to Vancouver to see his kids. The oldest and I ahve agreed that it is too dangerours for me to make that drive anymore and that taking Keith out of his current environment may cause him to become more confused. They will plan on coming her after we get the carpeting out of this house and the cat urine smell out.
Marilyn, glad you're not going to travel any more with Keith. It is SO hard for folks with dementia (and their caregivers) to be out of their environment. I hope you can get the carpet taken care of soon. And Yuck! on the heel spur - when your feet hurt, everything hurts.
Sue, you should be getting some "cooler" weather soon.
Our high was 100 yesterday, but a front came through last night, and it's supposed to "cool" off today and be "only" a seasonable 90. We did get a dribble of rain overnight, but with lots of lightning and thunder.
Good luck with the lawyer visit, jane. I hope you can get most of it taken care of today. Something else ALWAYS shows up that needs attention, but at least it eventually stops.
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!
Sharon. Yes. Our weather still so hot. Just lost the urge to do anything during the day. So just reading. keep place tidy but now houses work as such.
Nothing to get me to turn on the Computer other than I do check in on S and F. Nothing to write about. Just check up on ths forum. See what all you ladies doing. Glad you are report in. Seem to be doing well. They taking good care of you. Jane is handling things well . Was a sad month or so on S and F. people sick and some passing. Just had to take a break. TV reporting had to stop watching also and the crime in our area so bad at the moment. Staying close to home. I don't care for real cold winter bu sort of looking forward to Fall.
So all take care. I am looking in but not talking.
Nobody showing up here today. Guess we're all zonked out by the heat.
Gee, we "only" got up to 93 today.
I'm having more and more trouble breathing and with lack of stamina. Once I sit for a while, it all eases out, but just walking down the hall to the elevator or even getting dressed, just has me puffing and needing to sit for a while. I'm going to really pull back on any activity until after I see the valve doctor next week.
And so much for my happy news. I hope y'all are just staying cool.
Mary, I'm sure that it is scary when you have trouble breathing. Good luck with your surgery. It seems that they do them well these days. You're right in staying put until they take care of it.
I've done all the morning things and am waiting on Pt. oHOH, JUST GOT THE MESSAGE TO COME DOWN. SHARON
Mary....YES, cut back on your activities until you see the valve doc. When Ray had a heart problem, the docs said to go home and learn to be a "couch potato" until they could get him in to do the bypass.
Sharon...glad the PT is helping you with strength and stamina. Keep up the good work, Babe!
I am waiting for my neighbor to come and take a box of buns, left over from the funeral dinner. The other "left overs" the caterer froze into 4 portion vacuum sealed containers and I've rented a locker from them to keep the meat, gravy, potatoes and corn until I can get room in my own freezer...now full of soups the family had made for Ray. I'm going to see about donating some to the "Second Helpings" the churches do on a rotating basis every Monday at the Methodist Church for anyone who needs a good meal.
My sister called this morning to check on me and she wants me to come this fall for a visit and I'll go there for Christmas, as well. I'll fly. I'm not up to the 10-11 hour drive right now.
Tonight our Friday Night group has invited me to continue to join them, so that'll be nice. I'm in my "gardening clothes" to get out and get some of those nasty weeds pulled. They've so taken over everything, I'm in the mood to yank those buggers out!
Have a great Friday, Babes!
jane
jane, glad you're making some plans. Is your sister a widow? I've forgotten - where does she live? Good that you can find a place to store (or donate) the frozen food. I thought "bringing food" was mainly a southern thing. :) Where my Aunt Betsy lived in the Valley (Edinburg, TX), when there was a death in the family, a local furniture store brought a refrigerator to the home to store all the food that was brought to the family. I've never heard of that anywhere else, but always thought it was such a great idea and service.
Sharon, I hope your PT is going well. Any idea yet on how long you'll be in rehab?
Mary...no my sister isn't a widow. She and her husband and their daughter came out for the services from Ohio and then she stayed on while my BIL drove back home with their daughter who is a nurse and had to go back to work. That daughter is the one whose only son was murdered in April. Their older daughter died of brain cancer when she was 46, now 9 years ago.
jane
Sorry I forgot, jane. I remember now about your niece's death. But I don't remember hearing about the murder. So tough!
I'm cleaned up and dressed and ready for PT if they come for me. They never did yesterday. I slept well last night but hurt a lot after OT. They had me standing a lot. I'hurt a lot in my hips.
Jane, I'm so glad you have things arranged for the food and to go to your sisters. I really recommend taking a wheelchair through the airport if the walking bothers you. It is so much faster and they whissk you through TSA ahead of everyone. I give the guys $5 each time.
Cheap at half the price. I know you and your sister are close, so the trips will be good. I have no siblings left. I only had one brother. His wife is 87 and I love her to death, but she ccan't have visitors unless her daughters are free to run us around, etc. Right now, she is in CO near Gunnison where they have a house. The kids take turns being with her. I'd love to go out thereee again, but coulddn't do much of anythinng except sit on the porch and look at the beautiful mountains.
Have a good day everyone. I'm thinking of you, Jane. Sharon
Sharon...hope PT comes today for you.
Mary...stabbed in the heart by someone in April...at a convenience store in a rough part of Columbus, OH. It was almost certainly drug related. It doesn't make her loss any easier, but she and he are both far better off with him gone. Sounds terrible, I know, but he stole from her, threatened her, broke into her house, and lied, lied, lied to get $$ for drugs, in spite of several stays at Rehab places.
I didn't sleep well last night and was up early. YEP...jane was out weeding the flower bed at 7:00 AM! I was there until 8:30 when the sun started to heat things up and I was tired. SO, back in for my second shower of the morning.
Maybe I'll go out to the furniture store and look for a chair to replace this huge...and now broken...recliner Ray had.
jane
Sharon, as I recall, when I was in rehab after my knee replacement, I got PT or OT once during the weekend. Surprised they missed you yesterday.
jane, how awful for all your family, but I agree, both are better off. The results of drug addiction are awful...and the issue can certainly affect any family.
My breathing/stamina was really awful yesterday. I didn't even try to go up for supper. I'm some better this morning, but if I have difficulty heading down the hall, I'll just have my meals brought down until I see the doc on Thursday. I really hope the valve issue is the causes of the problem, and can be fixed.
Margaret came by for a brief visit yesterday and brought lunch for us. She was on her way to spend last night with Matt & Claire in Atlanta, then on to SC to stay at Sue's and visit with her friend who moved to the area near children and is in assisted living. Monday is Sue's birthday - hope I remember to call her.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
well...I typed a long message this morning....don't know where it went...see it didn't post....so I will just say hi to everybody and have a great weekend
Where is everyone ?...Hope y'all are having a wonderful day....just home from church...had dinner on ground ....so I will grab a book and get caught up on my reading...CC
I guess, Darlene, the Bosom Babes are all out having a good time somewhere. :2funny:
It was a cool and rainy morning here, but the rain has passed on. I need to get out and walk since I can't use the nasty hot weather as an excuse today.
I hope everybabe is having a blessed Sunday.
jane
Nothing going on here. I talked to the nurse this morning and she agreed that I needed to stay put in my apartment. She's going to check on me periodically and will check on getting me some supplemental oxygen.
Glad you're getting some cooler weather, jane. Still in the mid to upper 90s, with no rain, around here.
Good morning, Buddies. Today is trash pick up day and most of my trash cans have been emptied, but one is still down on the curb as the other kind of trash goes into a different truck. I have had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but haven't done anything else. It looks as if it may rain later this morning and if so, I'll stay inside and read. I did get my "walk around the block" finished and am going to do a few small chores and then get back to reading.
Jane, I hope all the tasks you had lined up will be completed soon. I can remember those days of having to contact some agency to take care of Bob's final days. Usually the military part was the toughest! Keep us posted and know that we are praying for you and hope you're beginning to get all the details completed. I know this is tough and also tiring. Take care of yourself!
Good morning to Mary (keep us posted about the new problem with oxygen), Darlene, and as well as anyone looking in. Special thoughts for you, Jane.
Sue
Mary...hope you feel better and can get oxygen until they can fix your heart.
Sue...on our trash day we put out both garbage for landfill and "recyclable" stuff for wherever they take that.
I, too, have a load of towels in.
It was cool this morning, so I got out and got a walk to town in, and then came home, had breakfast, and loaded up all the stuff I had to take care of: getting both cars in my name only, getting Edward Jones account paperwork, house deed and abstract back into the bank, etc.
Now to start on the phone calls to get things switched over to me.
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's going to be another "scorcher" here in Auburn, so I need to get outside soon for my morning walk. I'm dressed and have cleaned up the kitchen, but am not ready to walk outside yet. We're supposed to get temps in the high 90's today--Yuck!
Mary, it's good the nurse at your facility is keeping tabs on you. I hope you get some relief soon. This extremely hot weather is a problem for lots of us. My AC is running full blast daily and when I do go outside I'm hit with a lot of HOT air! We've had 2 weeks of temps over 95 during the day. I put on a huge brimmed straw hat for my walks and it keeps some of the sun away during the walk. I think lots of elderly people (older than I am) are suffering from the heat. I try to get my walk finished ASAP!
Jane, I hope you're getting all your paper work finished and hope you can get Everything organized and ready for whatever you need now. I can remember those days after Bob died. He had things very well organized, so I was OK, but of course only in the financial sense. Losing the love of your life is probably the most painful thing any wife has to deal with. Thoughts and prayers continue for you as you wind up the loose ends.
Hello to Darlene, Mary, Sharon, Jane,and all Buddies looking in this morning. Have a nice day and try to stay cool. I need to get my shoes on and a big hat and get outside before it's unbearable out there!
Sue
Sitting here watching it get darker. Heavy winds and storm on it way. Doubt will be heading out today. Still high 80s. I to now have a problem with heat outdoors. I try to get walking done later after sun goes down.
I changed my estate into a trust and keep. Fogetting to pt titles name as Jeanne Pentecost trust. Attorney could handle banks etc. but I have purchased new car,CDs cemitary plot etc and forgot to pt titles in right . So now I still have to go out to state driver place and make title changes.on car and a mobile home. Did the cemitary already. Each change cost $65 .
Much as I have spent with attorney this past year trying to get things all where I can just forget it. Not happening. Still I can't understand all about estates.
Here storm comes. Pitch dark and trees bending over. Got every thing turned off. Just using iPad.
Sue, be careful on those walks. The Southern heat and humidity is brutal!
Jeanne, I hope you get through the storm unscathed. I wish we'd get some wind and rain (although not a lot). We've had high-90s temperatures and high humidity, but no rain, except for scattered brief showers. We never set up an estate, but it seems to work for lots of folks. Good luck with all your paperwork.
Sharon, how's the PT going? Any idea about discharge yet?
jane, there are always SO many minutiae to deal with. And it seems it's always the smallest that cause the biggest headaches. Good luck.
I'm still staying mostly in my chair - probably about 99% of the time. Kate will get here sometime tomorrow, and I got to the doc on Thursday.
Stay cool, Buddies!
I'm just checking in again as I can't get the rest of my computer stuff going. If you see this post will you please let me know that you've answered?
Thanks,
Sue
Sue your post came in ok..
sue.What happened?
sJane, when I came on BB's, it took me to the post about the murder which was prefaced by Mary. Scared me to death until I saw Mary's post. Still horrible. So many people are killed in drugl-related deaths. It sounds like you are getting a lot accomplished on your legal work, etc. Tell me what kind of recliner you get. We are looking for a new one. I had both OT & PT Sunday and have had OT today. I hope I get PT after lunch. I'm still hurting a lot.
Mary, I'm so sorry you are having such trouble breathing, etc. When is your surgery? Hang in there and stay in touch with the nurse.
Hi Darlene. I hope things are going well for you. Books are always good time fillers.
John brought Bunny to the rehab yesterday which was nice.
Sue, hope you got your walk in and enjoy reading afterwards.
My lunch just came, so I'll be bacck sometime later. Sharon
Sharon, we had recliners all through our married life - the last ones purchased just before John died. I ALWAYS get La-Z-Boy recliners. There is a handle to pull up the leg rest, and there are intermediate positions (not just the full-up). They are very reliable, and (I think) reparable for free if something does go wrong. They come in all sorts of styles, some rockers and some not.
I still feel like crap, but Kate is on her way, and I'll be seeing the doctor in the morning.
Happy Wednesday to all the Buddies!
Sharon...good to see you posting!
Sue, Darlene, and Jeanne...be careful in this awful heat and humidity.
Maryz...You, too, be careful, as I know you will. I'm glad Kate is coming.
Marilyn...get your carpet out yet?
I did my walk at 7:00 am...unusual for me to be up, but lately, I'm awake at 4:00 am and up by 5:00 or so.
I now need to shower and get ready to go back to playing bridge.
I'm still working on financial stuff...and Mary, you're 100% right...it's the little stuff that is the biggest pain in the derriere. The big stuff goes smooth as silk. I have an appt on the 30th when I meet Joan in Dbq for lunch to go see the gal in the Trust Dept about moving over Ray's IRA and all of that. She already has the death certificate and will have the papers ready for me.
Guess I'd better get myself into the shower..
jane
I was here early but lost my post. Jane, no the carpet hasn't been removed yet. I keep getting the "Soon I promise" conversation.
This morning I will be going to my ALZ support group, this afternoon I take Keith to see the surgeon. His hernia has come back bigger than before the hernia surgery. K is refusing to have another surgery or hosp[ital stay so we will ask about getting a hernia belt, which I don't think he will wear very often. However if the hernia breaks through there will be all that stuff pouring out in to his gut. I have told K that if that happens he will likely end up a dead man.
This evening is the first night of his 55th high school reunion. Tomorrow night is the big dinner at the casino. So today is a busy day. The caregiver will come tomorrow to make sure he is clean shaven for the dinner, I will make him shower in the morning.
The heel spur is very painful and it is most of the time hard for me to walk, but I have still taken Freckles for at least 2 per day. I am going to see if I can get in to the podiatrist next week instead of waiting until Sept 4. I do NOT look forward to any kind of surgery for the spur which could be inevitable. K is no help all all and can't follow directions very well. He gets too confused with the directions.
Oh the life of a caregiver. NOT!!!!
Jane. Now my IRA acct. It is in a Annuity where tax still will have to be paid. I was told they cannot be listed in a Trust. Nothing that is taxable can. A min. Distribution comes out of it yearly now.
I'm so happy! I was able to get my back doctor's appt this Friday! It is not at the usual close place, but we can make it. My back gets so sore after therapy.
One of our SS members came by to visit this afternoon. I was so glad because John couldn't come. She eve brought me a bag of Hershey chocolates!
Jeanne, I hope you get into the doctor tomorrow.
Jane, I also hope you are able to sleep later.
All for now. Hi to everyone. Marilyn, hope you get the carpet out soon. Sharon.
Jeanne...yes RMD required for me, too, since I turned 70 1/2 from my IRA and Ray from his, of course. And it's all taxable since it was put in without paying taxes. However, with his passing, I understand this year's RMD still will be made to me and the rest of the IRA either transferred into mine or made a separate one. I'm not sure which.
Sharon...nice to have a visitor and to get to see your doctor.
Marilyn...will K know his old classmates at the reunion? I'm assuming you'll be by his side at all times.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I wrote a post and when I went back to add to it, it had disappeared. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I'll go out for my morning walk shortly. I'm glad to see that Jane is tying up loose ends. I hope Every Buddy is having a good day. Sharon, I hope you're feeling much better.
Have a nice day, every Buddy.
Sue
Well Jane he knew some of them other he didn't recognize. Last night I took him around so he could greet people, good thing everyone had name tags. So he did get to see most of them. Tonight the dinner at the casino will be a little easier at least for me. I can always get one of his friends to take him to the mens room if necessary.
Marilyn...sounds as if it went well. I didn't recognize most of my hs classmates at our 50th. Of course it was the first and last one I'll attend, and I haven't lived in that town since I was 18...a few years ago. ;D
Sue...I, too, got out early this morning while temp was just 60. Nice and cool for a walk...and a sign fall is coming. The kids here go back to school tomorrow...yep, a Friday...first legal day they can start, and so they do.
Mary...I made an appt with a CPA where I have my taxes done to go over all these forms. 22 pages of boxes to fill out for a very small amount of money intimidates me when my brain isn't very clear at the moment. Medallion signatures, etc. sounds like overkill to me.
Sharon...hope your PT is going well and you can look forward to getting back home in the next few weeks.
I need to get out and attack some of the weeds. They're beyond plentiful.
jane
Quickie. I'm in hospital. Went to er instead of doc office. Pacemaker being put in tomorrow. Home first of week. Team consult to decide what's next, about valves. Using tablet for now. Kate's gone home, Margaret here now. Both tomorrow. Will keep you posted.
Mary....GREAT thinking to go right to ER! Nothing wrong with your brain. Now to get your heart and lungs fixed up. I'm so glad you're in the hospital where people who know what they're doing can get you comfortable and ready for your "Fix It" job.
Today is Back to School and I walked and the traffic was incredible. Kids with backpacks on bikes trying to cross the busy street and school buses rolling all around between the Catholic primary school and the public primary. Add to it all the parents with cameras out taking pictures of First Day.
It's a beautiful early fall day here...temp was 60 when I walked and now I need to get into the shower and get cleaned up for my lunch out at noon in a neighboring town with old friend from teaching days I haven't seen for a while.
jane
Hi Gals, I'm showered, dressed, fed and ready for the day. Have even ordered a doughnut pillow from Amazon. I hope it's better than others I have used. I was exhausted last night from the long trip to the doctor and the waiting, etc. They took pictures and agreed that there might be a problem, however, there was only one spot that looked questionable and they are going to do another scan. She reported to John and he couldn't remember. We're going to wait for the other scan till I'm out of rehab since we found out we have to pay for it if I'm in rehab!! I was in therapy and didn't get the call. Boy was that therapy hard after the long trip. My OT is much better than any I've had, but harder on me. Apparently, she has taken additional classes in kenesics (sp) and can tell me exactly what I'm doing wrong that might cause me to fall. I have always gone at things like "killing tigers" according to my mother, and it causes me to hurry and put my feet wrong. She's trying to correct that and slow me down and explain when I misstep. Of course I'm using a walker, but I felt I learned a lot yesterday even though it's difficult to change a lifetime's habits. As she says, we can't do at 80 what we did at 20 and get away with it. I think I have the weekend off, but I'm not sure.
Mary, I hope everything goes well in the hospital. As Jane said, you're where you need to be. That heart business is scary and serious.
Jane, we also get money from our annuities and have to pay taxes. Almost everything is in my name, so John will have a lot to do if I go first. We are considering moving into a retirement center, not immediately, but maybe within the year. This crisis with me has made John think more seriously about it. We will find one near here since John will want to continue with his bridge. We're trying to get the 3 kids here before the end of the year to decide what things of ours they want and what we want to keep and the rest we will try to sell or donate. I hate to get rid of my sentimental items, but most of them will have to go.
Marilyn, there were quite a few at my 60th reunion that I didn't recognize, but there were a lot I did. My BFF's from HS were there and we had a separate dinner together the first night when nothing was scheduled. Of course, I stayed with one of them while I was there. The others no longer lived in Indy. Keith & you looked really nice at the reunion. I won't go to any more reunions. They are just having luncheons every few years now. It's too difficult to arrange a 3-day weekend. I hope you get your carpets out and floors sanitized soon. I worry about your lungs too.
Hi to Jeanne, Alpiner, Darlene, Joy and anyone else that pops in. Hope you are all doing well. I'm a little more mobile now and that makes a big difference, although I still can't walk without a walker. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. Jane, I'm glad to see your post this morning. I hope the paperwork, etc. is going well and you are able to have some time for yourself. I know this is a tough time for you and hope that you'll be able to finish up soon. I suspect you're very well organized and all will soon be taken care of. Is your sister still visiting you? I know the loss of Ray has been devastating--it takes quite a while to get used to being alone after a long and happy marriage. Thoughts and prayers continue for you from here in Auburn.
Mary, good luck with your new pacemaker. I've had one for 2 years now and I'm feeling 100% better every day. It's certainly made a difference in my life and I hope will do the same for you. I'm able to walk outside daily and also to work in my yard when it's not too hot (which means getting outside pretty early!). Keep us posted.
Eddie took me to the library and to Kroger yesterday. He has been doing this for over a month now. We ran into Bonney on our way into Kroger and talked for a bit. I'd had an early morning phone call from Ethel's daughter who told me that Ethel had died early yesterday morning. Ethel has been pretty much a recluse since her husband died about 4 years ago. She dropped out of our bridge club and stopped coming to church. She was severely depressed. Her daughter lives near Chicago and works there. My son Bill is an aquaintance of Ethel's daughter as they both attend meetings in Chicago annually.
Not much else to report this morning. I hope Every Buddy has a nice day today.
Sharon, I was signing out when I saw your post. I hope you are feeling better today and will soon be on the road to a full recovery. Keep us posted--and big hugs for a good day today!
Sue
Got my laptop, so I'm able to write more. The results after the pacemaker installation was immediate. My heart rate had been about 40, and it was up into the 70s!that plus the oxygen has been wonderful. Now that they've the emergency problem under control, they're going to work on the underlying major problem - the heart valves. I had another echocardiogram this morning, will have some PT/OT tomorrow to help me get up and walking, and have a cardiac catheterization on Monday. Maybe go home on Tuesday. Then the "Valve Team " will get together and come up with some recommendations. They'll then talk with me and the girls about it, and we'll make decisions. It definitely won't be the new, easy, through-the-catheter type fix, though. The girls and the hospital folks have been great, so now we wait for more data.
jane, glad you're getting some cooler weather. Predictions here are highs in the 80s for the next week - and that's a good thing...more seasonal.
Sharon, sorry the trip out was painful, but glad you're making progress overall. Keep using that walker, even if it's permanent. There are worse things. I know what you mean about moving too fast. I finally have learned to slow down...actually my body just made me do it. I'm also glad you're considering moving into a retirement center. It always sounds like a lot of money, but when you consider the costs that you don't have anymore (groceries, maintenance, insurance etc., etc.), it pretty much balances out. Always major decisions, though.
Sue, good to hear about your pacemaker. Good for you for the walking, too.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
well Mary...I ended up in the hospital Wednesday..got out yesterday..Friday...my BP was really high...so I was admitted for some test..did a heart cath ...no blockage or anything....so Dr has added Metoprolol to take besides the Losartan I was already on...try to get something that works...follow up with my Dr in 2 weeks...hope everyone is doing ok....
My primary care dr. has sent in a request to our insurance for me to see a dermatologist . Primary care dr. said I have a skin cancer , have had it for about 6 months & its getting larger with a white spot on top . . I keep a band aid on it because it looks bad & I keep bumping it .
Well, sorry Darlene. Looks like we were sharing stuff. Glad you're out and getting some new meds. Keep us posted.
And alpiner, looks like we're all falling apart, It does pay to watch those "places", and see the doc when something changes.
I had a rocky start to my night, but it ended well. I started feeling like I had before I started on the oxygen, and was concerned. Then I thought to ask for a mask for the O2, rather than the nasal cannula. I'm pretty much a mouth-breather, so I've had to concentrate to do all my breathing through my nose. And my nose was getting stopped up - hence, more mouth-breathing and no O2. It got much better with a face mask, and I wound up sleeping very soundly from 2 until 7. So I guess I'm back on a forward path again.
Happy Sunday, Babies.
Good morning (early afternoon here!) Buddies. I've been to SS and church. Olyne has one of her 3 remaining sons (her youngest died of cancer several years ago) here and they didn't come to church. Nancy G. picked me up and told me that the son who was here was leaving in early afternoon to go to Atlanta for his ride home.
On Friday my friend Ethel's daughter called to tell me Ethel is in the hospital with heart problems and isn't expected to live much longer. Ethel's husband (and daughter and son's father) died about 4 years ago and Ethel pretty much gave up living. She shares a cleaning lady with Bonney but just quit coming to bridge and going anywhere. The daughter told me that Ethel has been depressed since her husband died and has just been staying at home in a depressed state. The daughter has a similar position at her university similar to my son Bill's (he's now a dean at SIUE) and the young woman works in the Chicago area.
Ethel went up there not long after her husband died, but didn't stay long as the daughter was not home during the day and Ethel wanted to come home. But when she did get home, she quit playing bridge with us, didn't go anywhere other than perhaps the beauty shop for haircuts, and has became pretty much of a recluse. The daughter called me Friday to let me know that Ethel is in the hospital here in Opelika, but is very depressed and seems to want to let go of her life. The daughter was hoping that we friends might be able to visit her, but unless someone takes me there, I won't be able to do that. I hope you Buddies can continue to drive yourself as long as you are able. Believe me when I say that not being able to drive is the PITS!
Mary, hooray for the pace maker! I know you'll feel a lot better with it--I hardly know it's there and am so happy that my cardiologist put mine in after a big scary collapse in the emergency room 3 years ago. When he examined me recently he told me the pace maker had skipped a beat several times, but I had not noticed it. I feel so much better now and hardly know the dang thing is ticking along every day!
Jane must be busy today with company (I think her sister has been visiting?). I hope she's coming to the end of the paperwork and all is well. There is always a lot of paperwork to do when your husband dies. But I think Jane and Ray had it all figured out long ago. Bob had his ready for me and Tim helped me with it--he said "I knew Dad would have had it fixed so that we (he and I) wouldn't have a lot to do at the end. Now he's trying to get my estate in ship shape order so it won't be a problem when I kick up my heels!
I hope every Buddy is having a good Sunday. We are having a cloudy day and I hope it brings us some rain later on today.
Have a nice day, every Buddy.
Sue
Sharon...good to see your post and know you're making progress.
Mary...hurrah on the "emergency" pacemaker making it easier for you. Ray had the same oxygen problem. He was a mouth breather and the cannula made his nose so dry it would bleed and clog up so he got no oxygen. The mask was the only solution...and I had to order a larger size one online because the usual one was too small for his face and kept sliding up and hurting his nose. Getting one with elastic around his ears and not over his head also worked better for him.
Darlene...yikes! Good thing they were able to come up with some more meds to help your BP!
Alpiner...I see a dermatologist once a year to keep an eye out for any skin cancers, as I have very fair skin. I don't need a referral as we don't have either an HMO or PPO. Maybe once you get on a dermatologist's patient list, you can see him every year for a check.
Sue...I've been alone now for over a week, but mornings and evenings are the hardest. Tomorrow I see a CPA to try and get one of the investment's paperwork completed. They want to charge extra for all sorts of things. They are the ONLY ones who are doing this, and I'm too stubborn to pay them ...$70.00 if I don't have the original certificate of shares we bought; $50 if I don't want to get a "medallion" signature guarantee...and the latest...$35-$85+ for someone on their support staff to "help" me fill in the paperwork. I find this outrageous. I want the paperwork finished and these shares sold ASAP.
Grrrr!
It's cooler now and getting overcast...suppose the rain is moving in. We're to have thunderstorms tomorrow...and that's ok. ..we need it.
jane
Kate and I are sitting here waiting for me to be taken for the cardiac cath. Kate got here about 5:30, and I've been awake since 4...it's 8:40am now. Who knows when they'll come.
jane, I commented about your issue on the Other Medical Conditions board. We're getting some rain here, too, at least here. Hope at my place too.
Good morning buddies...A hot week coming up...I'm finally getting my strength back after my heart cath...Mary prayers for you with yours...they were supposed to do mine 1.day and I got bumped to next morning...Jane thinking of you trying to get necessary things done...my kids think I need a dog...for company and have something to nurture...Sue be careful with your walking...I will hopefully get back to mine in a couple days...Hi to Marlyin and Sharon and others reading...Have a great day
Hi Gals, just now getting in and finding out all the health events happening to everyone. I think we're all going downhill.
Mary, I'm saying a prayer for you for your heart cath this AM. I've only had one and that was in '97. I'm glad you were in the hospital when you needed the pacemaker and that you realized you needed an oxygen mask at night. I also need one, but my machine is broken and I have to see a doctor before I get reconnected with the company. My grandson-in-law words on perfecting new pacemakers, so maybe you are benefiting from his work. Prayers and hugs for all your medical issues.
Darlene, so sorry your BP put you in the hospital. Mine has bounced all over the place since I've been in rehab.l I guess it's from the pain. So glad everything seems ok for you now.
Alpiner, definitely get the spot checked immediately. One of the men on our street died from a melanoma. I get my skin checked every year like Jane.
Jane, I would be angry at the extra charges too. When I switched accounts from Mom to a different account, I didn't have to pay anything. Good luck in getting it worked out.
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
I was in here earlier, Buddies, but Tim arrived to look over my paper work and I'm still in my P.Js. He just left with my check to the IRS (YUCK!) and they are going to Disney World sometime next week, so I probably won't see him until he returns from the trip. So now I need to get out of my P. J's and into some clothing!
Sharon, it's good to see your post. I hope you continue to improve and will soon be back to normal. I'm praying for a complete recovery for you.
Mary, I hope your procedure today goes well and you'll soon be back to normal. Keep us posted. Or if you're still exhausted from the procedure could one of your girls give us a heads up?
Jane, evenings will be tough for quite a while. I was OK during the day when I could work in my yard and walk in my neighborhood, but being at home alone at night was the pits! I'm praying that the paper work will soon be accomplished and your friends will see you often and keep you busy. Thoughts and prayers continue for you from here in Auburn.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Mary...hope the heart cath is over and you're more comfortable.
Sue...Tim and Kris seem to be enjoying their travels. Now's the time to go while they're healthy...as we ALL know.
Darlene...take the time you need to get back up to speed after your hospitalization.
Sharon...hope your PT and OT let you get back home soon.
I met with the CPA this morning and left all the papers with her. She also acts as an Independent Agent and can handle all of our various investments, if I want her to do that. It's a one place shopping sort of thing, I guess. It's something I want to think about and talk over with my sister who understands these things better than I do. She's also going to do a budget thing so I know how much money I have to work with now that I don't have Ray's pension and SS for our bills, etc. I've already got a pretty good idea on that, so will see how her analysis lines up with my own. I left her with my spreadsheet of what I have and where.
I don't foresee any big expenses on the horizon.
jane
Good Morning, Babes!
The promised rain for yesterday amounted only to a couple drops on the windshield and not the heavy rain forecast.
Not too much planned here today...perhaps clean out some more clothes of Ray's for donation. It's a hard task, as many of you know, but I hope others can use what he had.
jane
Good morning Jane and Every Buddy looking in. I've been up for a while, but have finished breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I have bridge today at the retirement center, so I need to get dressed and also need to call my neighbor Libba to see if she'll be able to pick me up. We go there once a month, eat lunch, and play bridge afterward with some of the residents.
I hope Mary's surgery went well and we hear from her or the girls about the outcome. I've had a pacemaker now for about 3 years and am feeling so much better since the surgery.
Jane, I hope you're coming to a conclusion of all the paperwork and can relax. Also trying to tie up all the loose ends. I remember how tough it was at the end when Bob was gone, but he'd made provisions in his will which helped with the paperwork and Tim helped me with that. One thing Bob had done was to pay into Tri Care for Life, so I'm receiving a small pension from them and it is nice to get that check.
Sharon, it was good to see your post yesterday and I hope you'll continue to improve and soon be back to good health again. Keep us posted.
I need to get dressed for my bridge game at the retirement center and hopefully the cleaning ladies will be here soon so that I can lock the door when Libba picks me up.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals, it's been a busy morning. I was up and dressed by 7:00. Ate at 8:00, then off to therapy. It doesn't seem like they are working me very hard in PT. When I got back to my room and started to get my laptop out, a nurse came in and said that I could get my hair done then if I wanted! I had been on the list forever. She did a nice job cutting, washing and styling it! She was only going to charge me $15, but I gave her $20. I guess they aren't going to give me OT today. I talked to the Social Services this AM and she said my date for discharge is 9/18. Why, I don't know. However my insurance will cover it all.
Hope you have good cards Sue.
Jane, I hope the one-shop gal is good and can get it done quickly for you.
Mary, we'll look for a post from you that you are doing well. Thoughts and hugs going out to you.
I think I have a UTI now. Sent a sample off for culturing yesterday. Just what I need. Sharon
Sharon...hurrah for getting your hair done and liking it, too! That always makes me feel better, I know. Maybe the PT people don't want to take a chance on injuring your back since you were just at that doc's.
Sue...I was simply overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork for the one investment. I needed someone else to look it over and decide what of the 22 pages, I really needed to complete, etc.
YIKES: Just saw the Farmers Almanac forecast for winter....https://www.mcall.com/news/weather/mc-nws-farmers-almanac-polar-coaster-prediction-20190827-oyqj53aq2rf6joexkloz5pkceu-story.html
"If weather prognosticators wanted to toot their own horns about accurate winter outlooks, they'd stop at "frigid temperatures and snow." Winter is winter, after all, and such weather is likely to arrive at some point. But the Farmers' Almanac often looks at the change in season with a sense of foreboding that suggests a Siberian-type chill will wrap the U.S. in its icy grip and never let go." See more and map at link above. BRRRRRR!!!!!
I took a small frozen lemon poppy seed loaf down to Kathy and Gary. I'd made it for Ray, and I don't care for lemon, and they do, so they have it now. I stayed for a cup of tea, and now back home.
I finished up what I think is wanted on my paperwork and I'll drop it off when I go to bridge tomorrow.
Time to go upstairs and bag up some more of Ray's things.
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I am still in my P.Js, and need to shower and dress for bridge at 12:30 at Terri's house. Olyne will pick me up. She comes by my house on her way to church and also to Terri's and it is a big help to me. I am still not driving my car, but Tim has me keep it in my driveway and uses it to take me to medical appointments. Be thankful that you all Can and Do drive yourselves! As you probably remember I pay Tim's friend Eddie to take me to the library and Kroger on Friday. I hope he's here early this Friday as Ethel's funeral is on Saturday and I need to have time to get ready for that.
Sharon, you had a busy morning yesterday. I'm glad you were able to get a good haircut and know it makes you feel better. I've been trimming my hair a bit in the back and sides and am so far avoiding a trip to Great Clips. However, it won't be long until I'll go back to G.Clips for another haircut. I like to keep it short and easily managed.
Jane, hurray for finishing the paperwork. Were you able to straighten out the place which was giving you a hard time? It seems to me that they should have bent over backwards to make the paperwork much easier. Bob was sick so long but he was able to take care of paperwork and it sure made my life easier. I know how hard all this has been for you--and hope you've put the paperwork behind you now.
Mary, I'm hoping your surgery went well. I know you'll feel much better following it and you'll be surprised at how soon you'll be fully recovered. Hugs and best wishes for a complete and quick recovery. Keep us posted. If you're not up to posting, perhaps one of your girls can give us a quick update.
I had a nice lunch (which was much better than their usual) yesterday. After lunch we played bridge for several hours and I had some good and not so good cards, so didn't win any money, but that was to be expected!) I'm playing again this afternoon at Terri's and I'm sure we'll discuss our plans to attend Ethel's funeral on Saturday. Our bridge club is sending a large floral arrangement to the church for the funeral. Ethel had been depressed after her husband's death about 4 years ago--she stopped attending church, playing bridge with us, and became fairly reclusive--didn't answer her phone, etc. It's been very hard for her children. We've missed her and our only contact has been through her cleaning lady who also cleans for Bonney.
I need to get outside for my walk before it is unbearably hot this morning and get home in time to shower and dress for bridge. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue...paperwork is getting there. Everything was in place...just couldn't do the switching to "surviving spouse" before he passed away, of course. CPA is also looking at the things in my name to tell me how much income I can have, if needed.
It's a cool, fall-like day here. 58 when I walked this morning, and now getting ready to go to bridge. Then later this afternoon, going to Dbq where a friend is hosting a potential Presidential candidate's support staff for a "meet and greet"
jane
Hi Gals, I forgot to check and see if I already mentioned it, but they have extended my discharge date to a possible 9/18. Not happy with that, but they want to be sure my balance is stable first. I can't argue with that. My UTI test just came back and sure enough, it was positive, so I am now on Macrobid for 3 days.
I had both PT and OT this morning, so haven't had time for much else. John comes at 4 PM most days and has been having my dinner taken to the dining room, so he can keep me company and I can get out of the room. He also takes me out on the front porch if it's not too hot to sit and enjoy some fresh air.
I hope everyone's bridge turned out good. I'm missing mine, of course.
Mary, hoping to hear about your procedure soon. Thoughts ad hugs going out.
Jane, it would be nice if some of your friends could help you box up Ray's clothes, but maybe it is too emotional for you to have anyone there. I know it's a hard time for you. My mother came up from FL to my house for 6 weeks to stay and many of the papers, etc, she needed to fill out could be done there. Then she went to my brother's for 2 weeks, so by the time she got home, it was easier for her.
Hi to Marilyn, Alpiner, Joy, Darlene, Jeanne, and anyone else popping in. Sharon
Good almost late morning every Buddy. I went back to the podiatrist yesterday for more shots in the bottom of my heel. I have another appointment on the 24th of Sept unless I need to go sooner. If there shots don't stop the pain I will opt for surgery which is probably a better idea than getting the shots. I am not supposed to be walking on the asphalt but one either grass or sand/dirt. It looks like I will be going to the beach and the hiking trails to walk the dog.
Keith is doing so much better than expected. His friend took him to the Blackberry festival to walk around on Sunday while I went to church. They will be going to the local high school football games again this year. That is the same high school they both attended and just had the reunion. He is the same person we go to friday night dinner with every week.
I hope Sherry and Mary are both doing well today. Darlene glad to hear your procedure was a success. Sue, Jeanne, Alpiner. and Bubble hello to you all.
Hi everyone....Jane it will get easier..a friend helped me with gathering my husband clothes...it's a hard thing to do....I think I miss him more on weekends...but really always in my thoughts....but I have moved on...and got through the different stages...Marlyin...hope you have success with your shots to your feet...my daughter has same problem.....Sharon...know you will be glad to get home....Hi Sue...I plan to resume my walking by on Monday....taking a few days off and it's hot and humid..as some of u may already know...I was already taking losortan 100mg for BP....I think Jane mentioned she took that...any way after mine went up...don't know why...they sent me home with another BP med...metoprolol 100mg...well it caused my bottom number to drop to 55....which I thought was to low...so waiting on call from Dr to see if I can cut pill in half and take 50mg.....I really hate side effects of Meds......here's wishing you all a good rest of day....sorry this is so long
Darlenme 55 bottom, number isn't bad it is very good.
Marlyin...it may be to low for me...because it makes me dizzy that low
It could be that the 100mgs is too high too.,
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up my kitchen, but am not yet dressed for walking outside. I just turned the page here and will send greetings to all who are looking in this morning.
Jane, I hope the paperwork is close to completion and you're beginning to get into a routine. I know the evenings/nights are the toughest--I was OK during the day when Bob died as I had outside chores to keep me occupied, but hated the evenings. He died in 2002 and I still miss him. His father died not long after Bob did and I had to help his mother as she was almost 90 when she died. She was a sweet lady, but Bob's dad was a piece of work. He didn't like me or Bill and Jon, but always gave Tim little gifts and never did for the other 2.
I never understood that and resented his treatment of Bill and Jon. I never took it up with him and was always polite, but thought he should have treated Bill and Jon the same as he treated Tim. Oh well, he's gone now and I no longer worry about it--but I can't imagine not treating our grandchildren differently. What I do for one I do for the other.
It's going to very hot here again this morning, so I need to get dressed and outside to walk while we still have shade in our neighborhood.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Darlene...I know Marilyn disagrees, but I believe 50 is way too low for someone our age when you're having side effects. If you're a world class athlete, that number may be fine, but when Ray's was that low, he was dizzy and stumbling around. His young doc said too much BP meds and stopped them. She'd worry that he'd fall and that was worse than blood pressure of something like 125/70, etc. He also felt better when it was something like that.
Sharon... Donal is going to take his beautiful leather jackets that he loved. I'll get through the rest. I have all winter to do that. Keep working hard on that PT and get back to your beautiful home.
Sue...nights are the worse, as you said. I don't understand how grandparents can treat grandchildren so differently.
Marilyn...hope the shot helps. It's great the friend is taking K to the games and other activities. That has to be a big help to you.
I've walked and had decided, on Mary's advice, to check out LaZBoy recliners. One local furniture store had some on sale. They had a huge selection, and one that fit me. It's a rocker and recliner and I bought it. They'll deliver it today at 4:00 and haul away this big hulking, broken one that Ray had. As Mary said, it's a lifetime guarantee on the parts. And it's not so heavy that I can't move it. It's not electric...manual recliner thing as the electric one Ray had made it so heavy.
I need to go to the bank and get some papers from the box there and take them to the CPA office.
Nothing else going on here...to be hot and humid today, then cool down again. Leaves are starting to change here, so fall is definitely on the way.
jane
I've had PT and got to walk outside with my walker. Nice to be outside. It's only 85 here today.
My BP is regularly 115/55 or 60, so that doesn't sound too low to me, but it may be for you, Darlene.
Jane, that is nice that someone can use the leather jackets and the winter coats and hats will be good to donate when the temp starts dropping. I'm sure you are lonesome and miss Ray and always will, but I'm also sure it will lessen as time goes by, even if the memories don't. The chair sounds nice.
Marilyn, I'm glad you got your shots today, but it will be hard to walk Freckles, I'm sure.
Mary, still no word from you. I do hope everything is okay.
Hi to everyone. Hope it's not too hot. Sue, be careful with your walks. Sharon
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I corrected my BP numbers...I meant 125/70, not the reverse. :smiley6600:
My recliner has been delivered and I love it. I have so much more room to move side tables and still have room.
Friday morning greetings, Babes!!
It's to be another pleasant day here, weather-wise, and a busy one for me.
I'm off to Dubuque with a stop in a small town near me to see about canceling Ray's cell phone, and then on to Dubuque to pick up a ring, have lunch with my Tx-Iowa friend, Joan, and then on to the bank to get Ray's IRA moved or whatever it is that is to be done. Back home to go out for supper with Friday night friends and then they'll be back here for "afters"...i.e., dessert. I froze the strawberry pie I bought at the farmers' market last Saturday. SO many differing ways about how to do that on the internet. I hope the one I chose works...or we'll have a strawberry "crumble" or "mess"...depending. :idiot2:
I hope you're having a peaceful day and that the weekend is a pleasant one.
jane
Sounds like you're having a busy day today, Jane. Glad your chair arrived and that you like it so well. Hope the strawberry pie is good and that you enjoy your luncheon. I presume someone has told you that you have to get a federal ID # for Ray in place of his SS #. That really confused me when Mom died. The bank filed for one for me, so it was helpful. If you haven't gotten one yet, maybe your bank will help out.
The PT girl arrived before I finished my coffee this AM. Fortunately, I had finished breakfast. So we went right down and got an early start and the OT girl was waiting when I finished. I waas back in my room by 11:00.
One of my hearing aids is broken, so I called the audiologist and John can mail it to her ad she can mail it back.
Brian messaged me that he will be here Sept 15 en route to Charleston for business.
Marilyn, how are your feet? I hope they are healing.
Mary, we still haven't heard from you. I hope all is well.
Hi to Sue, Darlene, Jeanne, Alpiner, Joy and anyone else I've forgotten. Have a good day. Sharon
I have the approval from the insurance & have an appt. with a dermatologist for September 3 . So glad to finally have an appt. to see about this thong . It looks awful so I put a band aide on it when I go out . It looks like a raised white paint spot
Sherry the last shots in my foot helped a bit but not enough. Next week I am going to call the Dr. and tell them I want the surgery to get rid of the pain once and for all. The emotional stress taking care of Keith and having to deal with the pain is just too much for me. I have to take care of my health to be able to care for him. If we could afford to have the caregiver more than 2 hours per week I would be so happy, but unfortunately our funds are dwindling fast paying for dr visits, meds and house hold bills. The next thing I have to cash in is the last, will be his small IRA that is all that is left.I can't afford to hire someone to do the carpets and floors so that is why I am waiting all this time for someone from the church to help.
Sorry for the vent: It has been piling up on me.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but am not dressed yet. I have a funeral to attend at 2:00 at the church and I need to get showered, hair washed, etc. before I can do that. Ethel, who died this week, was a long time friend and played bridge with us for many years, but became severely depressed when her husband died about 5 years ago. She stopped coming to church, no longer played bridge, and stayed at her home except for trips to the grocery store. Her funeral is at two this afternoon. Her daughter who lives in/near Chicago is a friend/colleague of Bill and they often are present at the same meetings.
I also need to call my sister Anne sometime today. They may need to come up here if the hurricane heads their way. It looks as if it's going to be a huge storm.
I hope Every Buddy is in a safe place and out of the way of incoming storms. Take care, my friends.
Sue
Good morning, I feel a little less overwhelmed this morning. I got up around 5 took Freckles out to go [otty, did the morning chores of getting the pets fed etc, took my Fosamax then showered. Not much planned for today, I may write the checks that need to go out after the 3rd. I do plan to crochet on the Afghan I am making for Gilbert for Christmas. I will try to take Freckles for a couple of short walks depending on how much my foot hurts.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend, doing whatever you are doing.
Saturday afternoon greetings. It's a cool day here and it feels good.
Sharon...nobody has mentioned anything about a federal ID...not the attorney, not the CPA, not the bank person. What is the purpose of it, do you remember?
EDIT: I just did a search and this is what I found:"Similar in purpose to the Social Security number assigned to individuals, EINs are used by employers, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, non-profit organizations, trusts and estates, government agencies, certain individuals and other business entities. The IRS uses this number to identify taxpayers that are required to file various business tax returns. Individuals who are employers may choose to either obtain an EIN or use their Social Security number for the purpose of reporting taxes withheld on behalf of their employees." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employer_Identification_Number
Ray didn't have a business, or a trust, so I don't think it would apply to us.
Marilyn...sorry the shot didn't help.
Sue...sorry about another funeral for you to attend.
Alpiner...good to get whatever that is off and out and biopsied.
Mary...hope you're recovering and feeling better.
Hi, to Darlene and Jeanne, too.
I'm still having trouble sleeping, and was up at 5:00 am. I walked down to the Farmers Market about 8:00 am and then home and out to WalMart for a few items. I've stripped my bed and have the clean sheets on. I'm just not very ambitious today. I'm emotionally drained from yesterday...a month since Ray died. Don and Patricia and the boys sent me a beautiful bouquet for the day...and I appreciated their remembering.
Hi everybuddy....Igot to walk this morning before it got to hot...be so glad when it cools off...probably not till Oct....JANE...I didn't sleep well last night either...my outside motion light....by my bedroom window came on twice and woke me....of course I got up and looked...must have been a dog or cat...I do have security system...nothing showed up on monitors...I'm so tired of having to check my B/p twice a day....to take in to my Dr appt next Thursday...since he added the metroprol to the Losartan I was already on...don't like to take more...why can't they find one that works....Hi to everyone looking in...Have a good holiday weekend...it will be a quite one for me....
Good morning, Darlene and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I'm dressed and ready for SS and Church, but it will be a while before Olyne picks me up. We went to the funeral for Ethel yesterday. It was well attended and we were glad to see University employees who'd worked with Ethel's husband there.
It looks as if it will rain today and thankfully I have library books to read. Sunday afternoons are great if the sun is out and pleasant for walking, but rainy Sundays are not so wonderful!
I did talk to Anne yesterday and they are planning to stay in place unless the storm intensifies. Last year they drove about 50 miles north of their condo and stayed there. I hope everyone in Florida is spared terrible damage.
Not much else going on here today. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Candy.
I am having the same problem now with the BP med. he has me on the same as you but has added a dietetic. Take these in the morning and one of them that he added before bed. Also will go back in on Thursday to see if working. Got really high last Sunday that went to emergency room. So dizzy.
Only problem I have but I can't understand why the can't come up with just one pill
Jeanne...I agree...I don't want to take several BP pills...I want one...that works....let me know how ur Dr appt goes...mine is Thursday also
Hi Gals. Jane, it may be the fact that Mom had a trust that required it. It they say you don't need it, then forget it. I'm sure that every anniversary will be very hurtful. Nice that you got the flowers. Lori sent me some too.
Darlene & Alpiner, I agree that you should be able to get by with one pill. Glad you're seeing the dermatologist, Alpiner.
Marilyn, venting is what we're here for, but I'm sorry the shots didn't work and that the $$ are decreasing. I hope the church people pitch in soon.
Sue, sorry you lost another ffriend. I guess it's that time of life, but I don't like it.
Not sure if I mentioned that Brian is going to stop in 9/15 for a couple days on his way to Charleston. I'll look forward to that.
No therapy yesterday or today, but on of the women who is a therapist who fills in as a nurse is going to take me for a walk in a bit after she finishes taking vitals. I hope she can do it before John comes at 4:00. Took my own shower this AM.
Two of my bridge friends and our SS teacher stopped in yesterday to visit. (Not at the same time.) So good to see them.
Hi to all. Sharon
Well, finally have the laptop again, so can check in and post. This is what I know now. I have two valves to be replaced - mitral and aortic, which cannot be done by catheter. So there is open heart surgery in my not=to=distant future, probably 1-2 weeks. I was moved to a rehab facility to regain some strength. Right now my O2 level and heart rate are giid - thanks to pacemaker. After surgery, I will have 7-10 days in the hospital, @2 weeks in rehab hospital, and then more time in a regular rehab (that's very close to where I live, so good for the girls to stay. I'll let you know when a date is set.
My normal BP runs @150/70-80, with one pill + diuretic daily. While in the hospital, it ran from over 200/? to 100/? We were happy with anything under 150.
jane, glad you're happy with the la-z-boy. Our grandsons took stuff of John's they wanted, and I took most of the rest to the homeless shelter. Tough to do those things. I never got an EIN for John, either. Your finance folks will advise you.
Sharon, glad you're seeing results from the PT/OT. Congratw on taking your own shower, They'll start with me tomorrow. Also, IMHO, glad to be looking ahead to retirement community.
Marilyn, sorry about the heel spur - so painful. Glad you're on the schedule for fixing.
Sue, sorry about your friend. Won't be too long before basketball season.
Darlene, hope they get your BP meds sorted out soon.
Jeanne, hope you're finally getting some cooler weather.
alpiner, I agree, definitely don't put off seeing the dermatologist.
I hope I haven't missed anybody. Happy Labor Day!
re: BP.....I was told by my medical person that I was one of the very few who could take just one BP pill. She said most people seem to need 3...yes THREE...to control theirs. Hmmm...must be a lot of factors that influence BP.
Sharon...hope you got your walk in...it sounds as if you're progressing well. Is Dorian predicted to hit your area?
Jeanne....yikes...sorry for the ER visit last Sunday.
Darlene...be careful in the heat.
Sue...you, too, be careful in heat. Will you be getting any of Dorian's rains?
Mary...glad they can do both valves at the same time. Open Heart is scary, but they've made such strides.
Nice day here...and today was the River Run Cardboard Boat Regatta on the white water course of the river through town. It's a hoot...literally, boats are made out of cardboard and heavily covered with duct tape! Then they navigate the white what course...water is low this year with not much rain lately, but it's fun to watch. They have individual, dual and then team divisions. I didn't walk this morning, so walked down to the river, bought a pop and some nachos from the food truck there and sat on the wall and watched for awhile.
Before that I'd had a visitor...Ray's favorite nurse, Jen, who lives about 2 blocks down the street for me stopped by with her hubby, a State Patrolman. Both are delightful. She said she just stopped by to hug me.
jane
Good Morning this L:abor Day. Well I email my podiatrist and asked for the surgery on my foot. Yesterday there were periods of pain that was so intense I broke out in a sweat and felt just a bit dizzy. I am wondering if I will have to stop my Eliquis for at least 48 hours before surgery, that will be up to my primary Dr.
I a taking 3 pills although it is because of the A-Fib, to keep my blood pressure down. Metoprolol, Amlodipine and the Eliquis is for my heart.
I am limiting myself to 1 your on the computer this morning and probably and hour maybe 2 later today. I have been spending too much time on social media.
Marlyin....what mg is your amdolopine...does it cause you any side effects?...I'm going to ask my Dr if Taking med at night would be better...re side effects...
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but haven't dressed yet. I need to get outside soon to get my walk in before the temperature rises a lot.
I talked to my sister Anne in Florida on Saturday. She and Richard are planning to stay in their condo, but will move to the large Recreation center if necessary. It is within walking distance of their condo.
Tim and Kris are borrowing my car (which I no longer drive) for a trip to Disney World sometime next week. Now that Eddie is taking me to the library and to Kroger on Friday, I very seldom am in my car--but it's there for emergencies. When Tim takes me to medical appointments, we always use my car.
Not much else to report this morning. I need to get dressed and out for my morning walk.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Happy Labor Day...although I no longer "labor"... :2funny:
I did get out and walk this morning. Lots of traffic on my street...the Iowa Firefighters Convention is in town for the week, and there's a lot of "coming and going" for their various events...lots of golf outings, etc. They mostly have RVs up at the Fairgrounds, I think.
It's to be hot and humid the weatherpeople say, but it wasn't bad when I walked. I'm hoping for some more rain.
Nothing else new here. I need to go over the new will and POAs that were sent to me, and see about the name change on the house.
Tomorrow I need to stop at the bank again and get them to remove Ray's name from our accounts. They were supposed to do that early in August, but it's still there online, at least.
jane
Darlene my Amlodipine is only 5 mgs once per day, the Metoprolol is 25 gs. Keith's Amlodipine is 10 mgs once per day and his Metoprolol is 50 mgs.
I went to Walmart to buy groceries got them put away. Next after I rest a bit I will see if the pain in my foot is going to let me take Freckles for her walk, if not I will call my neighbor and ask her to take her.
I think that now that prescription are Generic and much cheaper Each one of mine is about $10 to $14 they are thinking that we like saving money. Before Generic pill had such a the Water pill and Metoprolol already in them, Tricky drug companies,. That is why they now give me 3 seperate ones. Going to tell him thursday. to see if there is still one that Benicar make that is like the old ones,. They are $103 but the 3 together come to about $50 and make me so groggy and sick feeling.Also BP keeps higher. Got to get something figured out . Need energy back.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in this morning. It's going to be a scorcher here in Auburn today. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but need to get into the shower and get my morning walk before it gets unbearably hot.
Jane, you've made a lot of progress with the paperwork. I hope you'll have it all taken care of soon. Your new recliner sounds comfy and I hope you're enjoying it. I know you are missing Ray. Night time was always the toughest for me when Bob died. I spent a lot of time reading just to pass the time.
Jeanne, I hope you can get your meds straightened out and will feel better soon. Keep us posted.
Marilyn, I hope your foot is improving and the pain is less. Take care and rest your foot as often as you can.
Hello to Every Buddy looking in today. And try to stay cool. It's going to be another scorcher here in Auburn today!
Sue
I walked this morning, hoping to get some items mailed. Here our PO doesn't open the window until 9:00 so I did errands around the area and stopped there after a stop at the newspaper and the bank. It was getting pretty humid by the time I got home.
I bagged up some more of Ray's clothes and shoes.
jane
Jane
Good you are not working with a attorney with estate. I had mine done this year. Thought a good idea to go with a old established fancy one in town. Shocked at what they charged. Still don't fully understand all the fancy wording . Call them with a question and still cost 75 dollars for 1/2 hr.
Now won't you receive Rays SS ? I had worked 40 years and had pretty good so when Ex husband died 3 years ago. The upped mine the different between mine and his had been. Both of us took early retirement so lost 20 pct. my company paid me and kept me on health ins. Until I became 65 years old Now as you were in teaching yours will be different. All works out leaving us no worries on money. Lot more get back than ever paid in.
Jeanne...I have my phone appt with Social Security on Sept. 20 when they're supposed to go over all of this with me. I'm assuming I'll get a bit more...the difference between Ray's and mine ...in monthly benefit. I don't know yet what the attorney fees will be...not small, I'm sure. :coolsmiley:
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I am dressed except for shoes and hope to get outside soon before the heat is unbearable. I've read the paper and cleaned up the kitchen, but so far that's it. Tim came by yesterday to return my car. He and Kris had started for Disney World before the storms hit in Florida, but decided to return home and try again later. They are going to Ohio in a couple of weeks for a reunion with Kris's family there. He's not excited about it, but Kris is, of course. I think he'd like to take my car to the reunion. That's fine with me as I no longer drive it myself, but we've kept it as the mileage is not high and he can take me to medical appointments in my car rather than in his work truck which is hard for me to get in. Lue's son-in-law who now lives in her home with her youngest daughter has taken me to medical appointments in my car and twice to the bank when Tim is unavailable.
I hope Every Buddy is having a nice day and that the weather is comfortable for Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane and Jeanne, when Bob knew his life would not last much longer, he paid into Tri-Care for Life with me as the beneficiary. It's not a huge amount, but certainly helps with my financial situation. I'm thankful for his thoughtfulness about this--and it's been a big help.
Jane, I'm glad you've contacted the Social Security agency and hope they will be helpful. Since Tim lives nearby he has helped me with that paperwork and all is well with that. He went with me to the local Social Security Office, presented my paper work and since Bob paid extra salary into Tri-Care for Life, I have had no problem with receiving payments from them.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I have finished reading the morning paper and have eaten breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. But I'm still sitting here in my nightie! I plan to get outside to walk and I'll shower and dress for the day after that. It's going to be another scorcher here in Auburn.
Jane, I hope the phone appointment with the Social Security goes well. When Bob was ill he managed to get all that arranged for me and I am so glad he did. Tim did help me with other paper work and took me to the Social Security office here to make sure all was going according to plan. Bob had also paid in to Tri-Care for life which provided a payment for me.
Hello to Every Buddy looking in. Mary, I hope we hear from you or your daughters today. Also hope the Surgery has gone well and you're already feeling better. I have had a pace maker for several years now and it's made a huge difference in my life. I'm able to walk outside and to do some limited yard work. Keep us posted--and thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery for you from here in Auburn.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I hope all is well with all our Buddies.
Sue
Just a quick note as I have spent my time on a bunch of email. I'm still progressing, using the walker and practicing on balance and positioning to keep balance. It's amazaing how sloppy we are about our movements when we're young and it doesn't really count! Hard to change your habits at 80!
Lori sent me a beautiful flower arrangement in a yellow duck with yellow daisies and roses. I've had several visitors. Not much going on except therapy! John's due in a few minutes.
Mary, I am so sorry you have to have such serious surgery. You have my prayers.
Marilyn, I do hope you get your feet taken care of soon.
Darlene, the same with your BP!
Sue, it's nice that you are letting Tim and Kris use your car, but then they do so much for you too.
Nothing changed here. Therapy finished for today.
I started this last night and then dinner came and John and I'm just now getting back.
Have a blessed day. We're safe from Dorian, thank goodness. Sharon
It's a nice, cool day here...fall definitely coming.
I had an email from my "kid" attorney...[I knew him when he was a high school student...he's now 52! How is that possible when I'm only 39? ;D ] Patricia is coming Saturday and she'll go with me to see the CPA at 10:00 on Monday here in town and the attorney at 2:00 in Dbq.
Carpet cleaners just left...took about 1 1/2 for downstairs..mainly the travel "paths"...and back entry way that gets so dirty coming in from outside and garage and stairs to basement and to upstairs. We have no carpet upstairs, so nothing there to do.
It's good to have that done. I should do a walk, but that may get skipped today.
jane
Jane, I'm glad you are getting out and doing things like the boat race and Friday nights with your friends beside all the necessary things. When Dad died I took Mom to the SS office in Indpls to get hers all worked out, but things have changed so much since then (1977).
Mary, you really have a long time in the hospital and rehabs before you will come home. Do you have a date for the surgery yet? I'm glad the pacemaker is making things better.
Darlene, I think I would get a consultation with another doctor to get your BP under control.
I just got very good news! They are discharging me next Wed the 11th. I am so happy. I am so tired of this place even though it is a nice place, it's still an institution.
Hi to everyone. I wish health for us all! Sharon
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HURRAH FOR SHARON....NEXT WED., SEPT. 11....GETS TO GO HOME
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Sharon, glad you're getting to go home next week. Still lots of work ahead, but you'll be more relaxed.
Hang in there, jane. It will get finished, eventually. It took me probably longer than it should have, but finally got accomplished.
Marilyn and Darlene, good luck with your feet and BP issues.
My PT and OT gals tell me I'm improving with strength, recovering from exertion - both good things.
We finally found out today that my surgery (open heart with mitral and aortic valve replacements) is scheduled for Monday. Transport from here will be on Monday morning. I guess everything after that is on a "depends" basis. The girls are hovering. Kate is still here right now through late Monday or Tuesday morning, Margaret comes back Sunday night or Monday.
Sarah & Carson are still in Chatt. Haven't heard what's happened in their town. I texted with Paul in Charleston about noon, and he said the winds and rain were ferocious with a high tide due about 2 p.m. Haven't heard from him again. Guess I'll get the personal storm update later today.
I'll try to get word to y'all when I can after.
I went to the dermatologist on Tuesday & the dr. removed 2 specimens , one was a core . He said it was caused by the sun shining in the car window when I drive . The shot of Lidocaine hurt the most . I haven't had any pain . I'll get the lab report in about 2 weeks .
I've checked in almost daily, concerned about all of you but having been through the open heart, am feeling very huggy toward you, Mary. Been quite a few years since we met on that Alaska chat, right after y'all got back from the dream of my life trip. I wish you good doctors with skilled hands for your surgery, and I will be thinking & praying that all goes well and you will have a speedy recovery. One thing the nurses forgot to tell me & felt bad after was that when having to sleep on our back, do wear a bra that holds the boobs together so they don't stretch the scar apart. My scar is wider than should be (not that it is a problem), but one nurse told me it could have been avoided if only I had known. I still don't know what kind of bra would have been tolerable but guessing you can ask before if you know to ask, right?
I groan with every pain posted, shake my head with sympathy, smile when things are going right.... and Jane, I didn't have any of the many problems you've had when Cas died. I didn't even consult a lawyer. We had put everything into CDs except for the pension & SS, all in one place & it auto turned over to me. Now my internet & phones with Cox are still messed up, even though I took a raised seal death certificate to the local office, 6 years later the account is still in HIS name & I can't get anything changed because I am not the PRIME user. Isn't that stupid? Who do they think has been paying the bills??? Well, you seem to be climbing out of the paperwork just fine and hope life is good. By the way, if I missed something important & the gov comes to get me, I still have that e-mail that went around telling about all the good points of prison life. ;)
Our temps are still in the high 90s, miserable with humidity we are not used to in KS. Had a few cooler days last week so I went to MO for a birthday party for my 94 year old brother. My 89 year old sister hosted the party & I am not kidding, she looks 10 years younger than I do. She got our mother's skin & I got the wrinkles from Dad's side. Considering she is 4-5 years older than I am, I came home & have been having a pity party ever since. :tissue:
Sweet dreams to all, I still feel guilty about posting in here because I'm not the "Bosom Bud"... but I feel like I've known y'all for a long time. Sharon, congratulations for getting sprung next Wed.
Oops, you slipped in Alpiner. Sorry about having to have the spots removed. That sun is wicked. That will be a long two weeks.
Good morning, Every Buddy and hello to Shirley, too. Thanks for your e-mail today. It's nice to hear from you. I usually read your posts in another forum (which I can't remember right now!).
Mary, I am praying for your surgery and hope your girls will keep us posted. I am so much better since I had heart surgery several years ago and have much more energy and am able to do so many things I didn't feel like doing prior to the surgery. My pace maker has made a huge difference in what I can do and how I feel.
Jane, you are making lots of progress in your paper work and I know you will be glad to finish it. It sounds as if you have matters well in hand and should soon be finished with the rest of it. Keep us posted.
I'm not dressed yet and am expecting Eddie soon to take me to the library and to Kroger. I need to make a shopping list for Kroger. He'll want another cup of coffee before we go!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Shirley don't feel bad about not being a "Bosom Buds" I'm not either, just have had friends with breast cancer and wanted information about what to expect, I have survived a couple of lumps that turned out to be gone by the time came for the second exam. I've stay for all these years since Seniornet because I became part of this great family of BC survivors.
YAY!!! Sherry is going home on Wednesday. Mary is improving but will have heart surgery. Sending good thoughts and prayers Mary's way Jane is busy taking care of business. Darlene, Alpiner, Bubble and Sue, Howdy to all y'all.
Hi Gals, Shirley, you said all the things to Mary that I was thinking (except for the bra part that I didn't know). I'm certainly sending prayers and good thoughts to you and her surgeons for whenever the surgery takes place. Hope one of your girls will update us.
Marilyn, glad your feet are better. If your feet hurt, everything hurts. I've had OT so far and had a lot of back pain. The medicine nurse gave me a tylenol which seems to have worked. I didn't want to take a Percocet unless I had to.
Sue, sounds like you are doing your usual Fri activities. Hope you find some good books.
Shirley, come in any time.
Jane,thanks for the exuberant congratulations. Hope all is going well.
Alpiner, glad you got the spot removed. Hope it was benign.
Jane. Itdoesnttake long at the SS office to change your acct. they already have the backup on both you and husband through your working records . You do have to give them a copy of your birth certificate and marriage certificate. For me I believe I gave info on my parents births .and a little on my immigration papers. Just the dates. That was about it. Igot the change in amount the first date following month of husband passing. 3 rd of month for me
Alpiner...good to have that "thingy" off and now to wait results.
Sharon...not too long now until you're homeward bound.
Mary...glad your girls can be there. Donal came down and stayed with me in the surgical waiting room when Ray had his Open Heart surgery back in 2007. He had restrictions on what he could do...how much he could lift, etc. and then went to cardiac rehab at our hospital and did treadmill work until he reached a certain level.
Sue..stay safe in the heat.
Shirley...still working on changing beneficiaries on my own annuities...only thing I could invest in while teaching...and then seeing the attorney to get the house in my name only and to have a new will and POA and Health POA drawn up.
Marilyn...when is your foot surgery scheduled?
Jeanne...I think we had to show our birth certificates and marriage certificate when we signed up for Soc Sec so I don't think I'll need to do that again. I got the impression the phone call was all that was needed to verify whatever I'm supposed to get now.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, read the paper, and cleaned up the kitchen. I now need to get into my walking duds and get outside for my morning walk before the temperature gets much higher. I think last night's weather man said it could get up to 97* later this afternoon.
Not much else going on here today except the football game at AU this evening which I think starts at 6:00. Our new young quarter back will have his debut this evening. He's the son of one of our earlier heroes!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning! Like Sue, I've had breakfast, have the dishwasher going and the bed has been changed and the clothes washer is doing its thing...and I've walked and balanced my checkbook. That's A LOT for me by 9:15 on a Saturday morning!
Now to get out of my walking clothes and ready to pick up Kathy at 10:00 for a trip up to the Craft Show up the street.
Patricia will be arriving later this afternoon. Sunday I have a wake to attend for the husband of a bridge friend; he'd also been battling lung issues. It's at the same funeral home as we had for Ray, so that may be a bit hard.
Not much else planned for today.
jane
Good morning buddies....I woke up early...so went ahead and walked...had breakfast and put a load of clothes to wash..Sharon..hooray u going home soon..Alpiner good thoughts your way on the results...I went for my follow up appt...on BP...Dr is keeping me on losaton and metoprolol...just changing the metoprolol to take at noon instead of AM...so far it's keeping my BP low...My Dr knows I don't like to take Meds due to side effects...And who There can't be one pill that will work...since all my lab and heart test were normal...he says it's anxiety....guess I need a relaxing hobby....Jane glad you are getting paper work done...Jeanne how did your Dr Appt go?..Hi to Sue and Mary praying for your surgrey...Marlyin hope things are going good for you...Shirley...enjoyed reading your post...Hi to any I missed...didn't mean to write so much...Have a great week end
Candy. My appt on BP still not good .so along with the same 2 you take he has added 2 hydrochloride. Ihaveto get a second opinion on dr .ijust don't like so many. Now now I take them in the morning. And another metroprol at night . How do you take yours?itis just that I am sleepy and sort of off balance in the morning until about 1 pm. Maybe should try taking the 3 at night and 1 in morning..
I don't know why I would be having tension ,stress. Have no problems. But they seem to think that is my problem.lost all my close friends in town now. My family always been miles away but always have. Ijust don't want to move from area.
Need to stop reading paper and watching news on tv. Would help. Feel the country going crazy. No good things reported.
If younger I think would just jump into a hot affair. Maybe that would help.
Anyway will take another week .try gettin busy and see if things change. The will want me takin pills for tension next. That seems to e answer to everything now.
Lol...Jeanne...a hot affair may be the answer....I know I get lonely...I do have family and friends here and my church group....but still not the same when you lose your life partner...I take the Losartan 100mg in morning around 8 And now taking the metroprol at 12 noon..per Dr instructions...I guess it takes about 5 hrs for the metroprol to peak...because about 5 pm...I get brain fog it seems .....And off balance....Next appt I plan to discuss take by metroprol at night
I think I will try taking them different times also. Not2 dr. Think alike anymore. It does seem like things kickin at different times. Right now I don't want to be driving and it is 11am. Taken all at 9am. Will be o.k after noon so maybe shoung hold of the metropol until about lunch and would be through running around after 5. Hours.
This is all crazy. Never had to even take a aspirin my whole life until now. This is where my stress is coming from I think. Hate drugs. Dr. Have no patience with me going on about it.
owned technology for every thing. Most have Comcast service around here for every. Thing. Also all ties up into WFi. On Thursday say at 5 pm every thing shut down . 5 counties area. No mobile telephone.ipad,tv.internet.. No wifi anywhere so people , banks banks , stores Gould not use its machines. Etc. phones down. No texting. This lasted until 10 am next day. Some till noon. And for out of the ares not workin for 24 hours. Now glad i still have a home line connected.
People want to know what problem was but so far Comcast say they have no idea.
Things now are depending to. Much on technology to run everything. Going to be big problems
No texting prof reports are anything could be used. No medical in hospitals other than the old way.
Getting scary.
I an not a big tv watcher but seemed lost with it not turned on. Could use home phone it would not connect to people's mobiles
I'm so ad that I don't have BP probems. About the ony thin I don't have. As to oin home Wed, that's not definite. They came at supper ast niht and said the want the recertify me with my insurance and eep me 2 more wees. I about had a fit. At east they are aowom me to wa with the waer by mysef. I too a shower by mysef and waed a the has this AM. Pardon the typin. I spied some water and it's messed thins up.
It sounds ie hevery one is doin pretty we other than BP. I' be ad when Mary's surery is over. Sharon
Sharon. Your last posting is so funny. Think you had a little to much wine with dinner. What drugs are they giving you? Having to good a insurance like you have must be extending your stay. Never heard of anyone getting to stay that long. Is John keeping up with the daily laundry at home. Men usually go out and buy new towels and laundry. I don't think lmine knew how to turn a washer on. I remember he though you could wash sheets with Blue Jeans.
A very cool, crisp, wet fall day here today. High is in the mid 60s. Next week though is back to roller coaster and rain every day. Some days high in the upper 80s. Goofy weather.
The firemen are heading out after their week here for their "convention." From the number of women in Firefighters Wife tee shirts, they were enjoying the craft show.
There was a parade of firetrucks...they seem to bring old ones with them to ride up and down from the RV sites at the fairgrounds to downtown...but Patricia and I decided to stay home. We were both tired.
Tomorrow we're off to the CPA and then the Attorney to finalize those papers, I hope, and Tuesday we're off to Cedar Rapids for a couple things Patricia wants and a few things on my list.
Have a restful Sunday,
jane
Bob retired before I did and he did the laundry as well as cooking my breakfast before I had to be at school. Now that was a Super Hubby! He also worked at a local bank, chasing down people who didn't pay their loans--as well as gardening, growing peaches and blueberries, and cabbage in the early Alabama winter. I didn't mind the peaches and blueberries as we mostly froze those, but I sure hated to come home to a counter top full of vegetables that needed canning!
My BP is pretty much normal now that I have a pace maker. My last visit with my surgeon showed that the BP skipped twice last year, but I never realized it until he told me. It probably happened when I was out walking uphill!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I need to get the kitchen cleaned up as I'm going back to church at 2:00 for a meeting of all the Circles.
Sue
Candy
Now did you ask dr.if you could take BP pills at bedtime not in the morning.
Also is it ok. To take them one morning and then the other one at noon. I think as I am taking 3 for BP that I am taking to many at one time . Still get little dizzy after about 2 hours taking. Mine just says come back in 30 days. I just don't think he interested in talking . I need to find o women primary . Mine of 25 years retired .not found one to replace. I have specialist for ENT.Eyes.dermo. And vascular . These really happy with for years.
Good morning ladies...just got back from walking ..very humid...weather guessers say chance of rain this week...Jeanne...I take the Losartan at around 8 AM and the metroprol at 12 noon...that's All I take..my BP this morning was 120/65....I have follow up appt in Oct....hope you get luck with yours
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen and dragged a huge limb down to the curb for pick up this morning. They might not take it if they can't get it into the special truck that picks up such items. I need to get dressed and into my walking duds before it gets too very hot here this morning. I also need to cut back the ivy that is trying to cover my front sidewalk. Oh, the joys of being a home owner--who lives alone!
Darlene, good for you for your early morning walk. I'm afraid I'll get pretty hot when I get dressed and outside for mine! My street is pretty hilly and is a struggle going up. Coming back down is not so hard.
Jeanne, my blood pressure is good and I'm thankful for that. I don't take meds to change my BP. My pace maker is working well, although it has had little pauses on occasion. So far my cardiologist says it's OK.
Not much else going on this morning. I hope every Buddy has a good day and your outside temperature is NOT too hot.
Sue
Candy.
Hope I can get mine back to a more normal one. Stress worrying about it is my problem I think.
I have bought 2 of the ones to use at home to test .they don't seem to work that well.
Going to be close to 90s for next 4 days here. Hate seeing that come back. Not good for walking . I need to get back to doing that. Also still got things on yard need doing.
Good Morning Every Buddy. raining here today. We had some light rain yesterday anhd a heavy downpour when it was still dark yesterday morning.
My foot is still very painful, I am trying my best to hang in there until the 24th next appt. I don't think I am going to make it it now that the other foot is also starting to hurt.
Sharon sent me a message that her computer is messed up but she'll be going home Wed. She was asking if we'd heard from Mary.
Sue, Darlene, and Jeanne...be careful in that heat.
Marilyn...sorry about the pain in your feet. That makes one miserable.
Busy business day here...met with CPA and signed a gazillion papers. Then lunch here at home and off to Dbq to meet with my attorney and signed my new will, POA and POA for health, signed to get the house in my name and the something that goes to Medicare to show no outstanding medical bills.
We had heavy rain on the way home several times and there's a tornado watch out for tonight.
Tomorrow Patricia and I are going to CR for a nice day out.
She goes home on Wed.
jane
I'm buzzing through to see if there is any word from Mary's family. Couldn't remember when the surgery was to be.
Jane, I had not even thought about the house being in both names! Guess I should check to see what Kansas laws are about it just going into the estate as is. We never used the "one time tax break" when selling/buying houses so still have that benefit if I sell before I die. Not sure how many changes in those laws since we took care of these things before Cas died. As much trouble as Cox has given me, I hate to think of what dragons are out there. Good luck with your challenges, remember to enjoy all the days ahead.
Marilyn, I had plantar fascitis last spring, never had such pain when walking. I didn't bother getting advice from my Dr, my best friend had it a few years before & insisted her doctor had no real solution for the pain. My daughter had sent a pair of UGG insoles about that time & I had a pair of Nike tennis shoes half size too big the insoles fit in, worked great & completely cut out the pain as long as I wore only them. Don't remember how many months it took, but went away & hasn't come back. Do hope you can find a fix quick. Sore feet can affect the rest of the body when we can't walk good. I bought the tennis shoes big to wear thick sox when hiking... a reason for everything!
It is super hot here in KS, wishing summer gone. I would be happy if the nights were cool enough to open windows/doors for fresh air. Now we are facing West Nile Virus (a case in this county) so guess I will have to put on long sleeves & pants to go down to the river at night. I've been feeding the fish again & enjoy watching the water churn when I whistle for them. I've been giving them about half a loaf of bread every night & those catfish heads are huge... can't get a good photo of them because the water has been muddy. Doesn't take much to make me happy! Wishing all the best.... whatever makes each of you happy. Shirley
Shirley. I think I mentioned last month that my Grandson had now moved to Manhatten, Kansas. Loving it. The University provided a house for him for I believe 2 years. He than will sell his in Missouri and buy in Kansas.
Lots of people having him to dinner and showing him around. This is the 3rd University now as keeps going further up the ladder. Far as he can now until maybe A president position will come along. He is 49 now so will still have time. I sure miss him being closer. Will most probable come out to Kansas sometime this winter. Will have to check Airlines.
Will be thinking of Mary when her operation. She has had 2 years or more on Hospitals. Hope this will be the last needs doing.
Good reading that Sharon will be home Wednesday. Been awhile for her. Dog must really wonder where she is...
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's going to be another scorcher here in Auburn today. I need to get dressed and outside for my morning walk before it's way too hot for walking up hill!
Jeanne, that's great news about your grandson. I hope you are able to visit him at his new University and that he enjoys the new position.
Hi Shirley. Enjoy your fish--I think they are probably in fish heaven when you show up with their treats!
Jane, you've made good progress on your paper work. I hope the storm/tornado stays away and you stay safe. Enjoy your last day with Patricia. I'm glad she's been able to visit with you. Thanks for the message from Sharon. I know she'll be glad to be going home.
Marilyn, I'm sorry about the continued foot pain. I hope you'll improve ASAP and will soon feel better. Keep us posted.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and hopefully stay cool!
Sue
I need to quit playing this morning and get my running around done. I can't believe it will be 89 deg by noon today. Will be same all week. Thought I would have been able to try and get house put in order. Have let things get in mess over hot summer.
I also need to finish getting estate in order. Understand it more. Need to change title names on car and house to trust. Have to go to where do drivers test to do it .so much construction over there at moment.
Darn phone callers getting worse.had 3 even on Sunday.2 already today.
How the are going to fix all the big messes in the country when they can't even fix this problem I don't know.the Asian one gets on every thing I use. Was on the new phone within 2 weeks.
I have been cleaning out all the email addresses for past 20 years far back as on seniornet so many people we had. How many have passed or dropped off .sending a quick on some out of country to see if get any reply.i have lost so many personal ones . 4 on uk past year.
Take care everyone.
Shirley...in Iowa, there is no "estate" between spouses...all of our things were joint with survivorship and attorney told me to get all bank accounts, CDs, etc. changed to my name only. I also switched the utilities, etc., except phone because we have a landline and I didnt want my name in phone book. He said I had to the end of the year. Next year don't want statements or whatever showing interest/dividends paid to a deceased soc. sec. number. He also said the house and the tax bills needed to be in my name to make sure things are in order for the future. I also needed a new will and new POA and POA for health care. Those are now signed and in force.
Sue and Jeanne...VERY hot here today...88...after a big storm overnight. BIG limbs down in the yard...near the curb thank heavens, 'cause I couldn't have dragged it to the curb, and the city picked them up while Patricia and I were in Cedar Rapids.
I haven't heard from Mary...hope all is going great for her.
I hope Sharon is packing up her things and can make a break for home tomorrow. :smitten:
We had a nice day in CR and found some things I was looking for.
jane
Jane, that's pretty much how Kansas does it... joint & survivorship. I did immediately cancel joint accounts & had all put in my name... canceled the credit card he used all the time & found it was a good thing because one of the insurances told me on the phone that "he'd just use that credit card to pay". I told him it was canceled & I would be sending a check. This auto insurance likes to bill double the cost but if you call they give you half price. I don't like these games but tolerate since this auto club would haul the RV where ever help could be found & not a limited mileage. Anyway, did cash some i-Bonds that were in his name only & my name only .. no beneficiaries on either. Cashed the ones in his name last year & tax man recommended cashing only one per year since it brought income into another bracket... but at this age I wasn't willing to gamble how many good years left! I do resent being taxed outrageously on money we saved, had nothing to do with the gov! I keep taxes paid up front as much as I can but still get hit for a chunk in April. At least I don't yell & moan 4 times a year with estimated income like Cas did. It was reality to find income basically cut in half, pension was set up that way, the SS that was his in mine & mine went away... but the bills didn't change! Life is good, we saved and so far all's well.
Jeanne, where was your grandson in MO? My kids all went through Wichita State University here in Wichita. Good engineering school & at the time they went, had great connections with all the aircraft industries here. Pretty much why all went into Engineering. So far Youngest grand is working on her Masters & Doctorate at the same time, in Audiology. One is back in to work on a Masters in Mechanical (first degree is Mio-Med Engineering & not many jobs where he wants to live). My oldest brother had a photography studio in Manhattan, KS. He died about 20 years ago. That is a much greener area than Wichita. This is the starting point for "the dust bowl" of western KS & eastern CO. My cousin's husband taught at K-State, she was an RN, not sure if he stayed there or moved back to MO after she died. With a base near by, it is a busy town.
I keep stopping to let a cat in or out, son called & I think I am ready to go to bed. Allergies are over the top, ragweed is in it's prime right now. Long time ago the doctor told me that "we have the highest ragweed count IN tHE WORLD right here. I never had allergies before & have put up with them since we moved here when I was about 30. I tried over the counter & a number of prescriptions but side effects worse than the allergies, so I whine & grip.
Hope Mary is doing okay. Those first few days are a nightmare, having to cough to get the fluid out & hoping nothing came loose when doing it. I couldn't eat, couldn't make anything go down past that lump in my throat but some fruit, not the pain, just body rebelling. Good night to all, sweet dreams. Sharon will probably be awake all night knowing she will go home tomorrow!
Good morning to Every One looking in today. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and will get outside to walk before the temperature goes up much higher. It's going to be a scorcher here in Auburn today. I want to get the walk finished so I can shower and relax before time to go to my bridge club after lunch.
Jeanne, I've been cleaning out my e-mail addresses, too. I have several which still need to be updated or deleted, but today I'll not have time to take care of that. I hope you slept well last night and are feeling well this morning.
Jane, after Bob died, Tim helped me move things around so that I didn't have problems with my finances. Bill and Jon both offered advice which was helpful and so far all is good. Bob had arranged things such as his Navy retirement benefits so that we didn't have to deal with that, either. My accountant, a female, is also very helpful with advice. I was still teaching when Bob died, so when I retired later, Tim as able to help me set that up.
Good morning, Shirley. It's nice to see you here again today.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
It's another hot and humid day here and skies look like rain is coming again. Yikes! The thunder just started rolling in...may need to shut down quickly.
Bridge was ok, but I had awful cards...never got a bid.
I hope Sharon got home today and can get online soon.
Sue...good your boys could help you.
Patricia has gone home. She had to stop in Mpls to see her neurologist. It seems she has a teflon granuloma(sp?) in her brain where she had that surgery for the trigemenal (sp?) pain. The teflon pads they used have now caused a problem. She may need another surgery to remove the granuloma (sp?) It seems they use a sling now to separate the nerves and not the teflon sponges.
Tomorrow I have my yearly dermatology appt and then a weekend without a lot of stress.
jane
Jane, woo hoo on a weekend without stress! It sounds as if you have most of your paper work settled and you can feel relief about that. I'm glad you've been able to take care of those loose ends and hope you can settle into a new way of life (which will be sad for sometime, but good that Ray is no longer suffering). Bob had his paper work ready for me when he passed--and what a blessing that was!
Hi Shirley. Good to see you again this morning. I'm also hoping to hear from Mary's daughters. I know they are watching out for her and will keep us updated when they know more. I hope you're having some good weather and keeping your visiting animals happy!
Jane, I played bridge yesterday and to my surprise won first (a whole $!). We had 2 subs because some of our members are out of town or had visitors. We're really "big time" gamblers! NOT!
Eddie came by yesterday morning to let me know about his partner's colon surgery. He was much relieved and I am happy for him. However, it will take some time before Dave can go back to work at AU. I'm hoping he'll continue to improve. Eddie will come by tomorrow to take me to the library and to Kroger for groceries. So I need to make a grocery list today.
It's another scorcher here this morning, so I need to get dressed and out for my morning walk before it gets much hotter. Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Good morning ...exciting life...did my mile walk this morning...just thankful I can...hoping to hear news about Mary...is Sharon due home today?...Jeanne how is your BP?..Jane know you are relieved to get things settled....hope you have an enjoyable weekend...Hi to Sue...Marlyin Shirley...any others reading...Have a blessed day
Candy. I am just taking all he gave me. Been 2 weeks now and trying them for a month. First 10 days I felt little unsteady but past 2 days seem to be better.Now down to where I like it to be. Was showing 134/67/65 yesterday. I still don't trust my one at home but the one in Drugstore did show the same. I never felt my best when it got below that. Not so tired feeling now.
Went out walking this morning about 10am. Already high 80s will go to 92Deg they say.
had another man look at the house for Jet Wash. He says will try for Saturday. See how this works. I have decided to quit worrying about the whole place until it cools down. Fact yesterday all day just reading. Eating and a little nap
Jane you sure seem to know the Tech. Terms on your friends problem. Hope they take care of here. Seems you had a nice visit from her. You are handling things so well.
Wonder is Sharon go home O.K. Just hope that is the final for her. Now hoping that Mary will be back soon also
We really have had a lot of serious health issues in here for the past couple months it seems.
I, too, hope we hear from Mary and Sharon soon.
Jeanne...you are so right...too many serious health issues here lately. We need to get back to being wild and wonderful Bosom Babes!! ;D :D It's too hot, here, too for walking or being outside.
I did get dermatology appt in this morning. He said he's seeing more and more melanoma...and all over the body, even in very unusual/odd places. He said esp. on the back and back of the legs/calves for women...places we can't see. So, I hope everyBabe can get in to see a dermatologist once a year for a body check.
Ray had a lovely Honda relex scooter and I've made arrangements to donate it to Iowa Public TV. They'll auction it off and keep the proceeds and give me a receipt for that amount they get. I didn't want to hassle with trying to sell it locally when I can't drive it, wouldn't trust people to take it out for a test...and they need a motorcycle license, etc. The liability was just too much to think about, so going this way.
jane
Hi every Buddy. I will be seeing the Podiatrist again on the 24th, st that time I will be discussing surgery and the appointment is being set up as a pre-op appt.I just want to get this pain gone. Now the right foot is hurting as well. It's difficult to walk to say the least. All is well otherwise. Just waiting to hear from Sherry and to hear about Mary.
Jane. There does seem to be alot more Skin Cancer now. That is strange as fr years all these Sun Screens creams on the Market. But then people back in the 50,60s did not worship the sun as
much .Not so much heading for florida and the Islands and laying out. Got same in UK where didn't get hot suns. People heading to Spain and places. Guies lots more money to spend on Vacations.
Now my One Grandaughter Up in Connecticut has had to go and get checked every3 months. Since about 25. Has had problem with cancer cells showing. Even had it bad under her feet. That surprised me. So far they have caught it all. \\
Marilyn. Glad they are going to take your foot problem serious. When they get through see if you can get a prescription that will pass through Med. Care and will get you a great pair of Shoes. I know that SASS is in the program.
Good clear and sunny morning in the 60s! It's a pleasant change out there after a couple of days of heavy storms.
Cool today and then back to hot and humid. I'm about to take off for a walk to town to return docs to our safe deposit box, pay my house taxes, drop an envelope off at the church, etc. errands, errands, errands!
I hope we hear from our Mary and our Sharon today.
jane
Bedtime so thought I'd check to see if anyone reported in for Mary or Sharon. Good night to all. Shirley
It's a cool...55 here this morning. Leaves are changing and falling like crazy.
I hope we hear from our Buddies today...
jane
Good morning. Got up fed the animals, washed the ounters and place mats, cleaned litter boxes, took a shower got dressed. Them put an update on Keith on Facebook.he is still in bed, but I gathered up his dirty clothes and put fresh nones in the master bath . I told him he has to shower today, that is why I take his clothes. Otherwise he gets dressed and forgets he has to shower. I am lucky to get him to shower once a week.
Hoping to her something from Sharon and about Mary today,.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but need to get dressed in my "walking duds"!. It's going to be another scorcher here in Auburn. I think we'll continue to have this high heat for another 3 or 4 weeks. I always wear a large brimmed hat to keep the sun off my face and that seems to help.
Marilyn, it sounds like you had a good beginning this morning. I'm sorry that Keith forgets about taking a daily shower. Do his sons call or come by often or not? You are wise to take his clothes and prompt him to shower.
I also hope to hear from Sharon and also about Mary today. I know Mary's daughters are very worried.
Eddie was here yesterday to take me to the library and to Kroger. Next week he'll be coming on Thursday a.m. to take me shopping. His partner Dave is having a colonoscopy on Friday and Eddie will take him to the hospital for that and stay with him while Dave is in recovery.
Not much else to report this morning. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and will have a good day. I also would like to hear about Mary. I hope her daughters will give us an update.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Waiting for another person who said would jet wash place today. Not here yet. Great day toget it done and me to work on yard. Hope not another letdown.
I am sure they Mary,s daughter will be letting us know once good report gets to them
. I thought sharan was having computer problems.
I think it is a at home football game over at U of Ill. Today and so that could be where he goes.
Our Sharon posted on Facebook that she was home but having some problems getting around and in pain. I hope she feels better soon, and can come in and post to us.
I posted to Mary at her Facebook that we miss her and hope all is going great for her. Maybe she or one of her girls will see it.
Jeanne, have you ever had your house power washed before? We did ONE time & it was a disaster because of our hard water. We have storm windows all around & the water went between inner & outer windows & dried before we could wipe them off. Had to take off every storm window & use a glass scraper to get the lime streaks off. Hope you have soft water!
Jane, so glad you do Facebook & could check on Sharon & Mary. I don't do Facebook 'cause I don't want to know what my grands are up to all the time. Seriously, I know they all share photos that way but I'll just wait until someone e-mails me the photos. I remember that Mary was active blogging & all when they traveled. Hope all's well. Are you doing okay today?
No nap today & I am weary to the bone. Ran the vac in the pool & did some other outside chores & got very hot. I am ready for winter, anything cool.
Good Sunday Morning, Everyone!
Shirley...always good to see your posts. Good warning to Jeanne on the power wash. It sounds as if Wichita has the same hot and humid we've had...though we did have a day or two of a bit cooler...and now back to the "oven"...ugh. I'm doing ok, I guess.
As I said above, it looks a bit "stormy" out there this morning. The trees are changing fast and the leaves are falling as well.
Nothing much planned for me today...I'm cleaning out some drawers and taking it one day at a time. I don't watch much tv, as many of you have heard me say, but I do enjoy sports, so it'll be football again today...pro this time.
jane
Good early afternoon, Every Buddy. I've been to SS and Church, came home to change and eat lunch. However, it's already too hot to walk outside. I'll see how shady it is about 5:00 this afternoon and will get a walk in then.
Jane, I don't usually turn my TV on until time for the local news and then NBC nightly news with Lester Holt. I usually spend time reading if I have a good library book I haven't read yet. During the week, I usually turn to PBS news from 6:00-7:00. Sometimes on Sunday I look for an old movie that I've liked in the past. Good luck with cleaning out drawers! Not my favorite chore!
Shirley, I don't do Face Book, either. When 2 of my sons married, their wives were on Face Book and had an argument which was unpleasant and I vowed I'd never DO FACEBOOK--and I haven't. Fortunately, the wives have now bypassed the argument and I'm happy about that, but I never mention it to either of them!
Jeanne, I hope the person who said he could Jet Wash your home shows up and does a good job today or tomorrow if that is when he can do it.
I hope Mary's daughters can give us an update soon. Thoughts and prayers for good results from here in Auburn.
And Sharon, I hope you've improved A LOT! and will be able to go home soon. Keep us posted. Also thoughts and prayers for you from all of us.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sunday night, I keep hoping for word that Mary is doing okay & remind myself that "no news is good news". Hopefully the girls are busy entertaining her in the hospital. I stayed 8 days because it turned out I had a side effect from the one med they gave me for A-fib. After I got home & got that out of my system I was fine. A cracked rib hurts for 6 weeks & even if they saw them in two, they hurt for 6 weeks! Will check in tomorrow.
Sue, was mid 90s here as well, & humid. I've been walking down to the river to feed fish about 7:00-7:30. Have to put on long sleeves to keep mosquitoes from eating me up. I spray my legs & boots that I wear into the river bed. I had some of the next generation get upset with each other on Facebook early on & decided too easy to misunderstand so refuse to get drawn in.
Hugs to all. Shirley
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's going to be another scorcher here in Auburn. So far I've had breakfast and have put the trash cans down on the curb for pick up. I'm not dressed, but will get some walking duds on and get outside for my morning walk soon. I need to call Eddie and change our date for Kroger shopping. His partner, Dan, is scheduled for surgery on Friday and he'd wanted to take me to Kroger on Thursday, but that's my bridge day and I am going to re-schedule with Eddie. I have enough food in my fridge to hold me for another week.
I hope all is well with Every Buddy. Have a nice day Every Buddy.
Sue
Monday Morning Greetings!
It's been a busy morning here. Towing company called me at 7:25 am and said they'd be here at 7:50 to pick up Ray's scooter that I donated to Iowa Public Television's vehicle donation program. So, I got dressed in a hurry and found the key and was ready when Tyler appeared with a big towing truck. He loaded the scooter on and got it all tied down, I gave him the title, he gave me a receipt for it and he was off to Waterloo to pick up two cars and then take all three to Davenport.
I walked to town and put the affadavit copy that changed house to my name in the safe deposit box...I'd checked at Court House (across the street from the bank I use) that the change had been made, and it had and she gave me a copy of the affadavit. Over to the Court House then to turn in the license plate that had been on the scooter and so that's all cleared up.
In a few minutes I'm going out to the Insurance place and cancel the insurance on the scooter and then to WalMart for a couple things only they have.
It's to be very hot and humid today and I had to stick to the shady side of the street on the walk home...it'd had really started to heat up.
Hope you all have a good Monday and hoping we'll hear from both Sharon and Mary.
jane
hi gals. brian fixed my computer to sh ow the keyboard onscreen, so forgive lack of caps etc. cant figure out how to do. anyway, i am home and doing pretty well. took brian out to dinner and had a lovely evening with him. hes off to charleston for 2 days and then back tues night and then fly home wed. so good to see him. im still hurting on my rump and frustrated having to use the walker, but it beats not walking. i can shower and dress by my self. i even fixed breakfast for brian this am. doing some exercises but not much else. johns at bridge. hoping for word on mary too. have to get this computer fixed before i post much. hi to all. sharon
Sharon, glad to see your post & know you are on the mend... painful as it may be. I've been checking a couple times a day to see about you & Mary, goodness, seems every Senior & Friend is having serious problems. Stay healthy, hugs... Good luck with the cure for that computer! Shirley
HURRAH....our Sharon was able to get online!!
I hope we hear from our Mary soon, too.
I've had a quiet afternoon since the scooter was taken away. It's such a relief to have that crossed off my "To Do" list.
jane
Early morning greetings!
Another night when sleep is hit or miss.
Hope your Tues. is a good one.
Jane
Oh Jane I pray your nights get better with time.
Good morning, Buddies. Jane, I'm with Marilyn in hoping that you'll be able to get more/better sleep. It's tough to lie in bed and worry about what needs to be done, how you're going to do it, etc. Also the loneliness that comes with widowhood. It does take some getting used to--and isn't at all easy. You are getting your paper work finished and probably trying to make new routines for your days and nights. I remember that nights were harder--and hope and pray that you are able to sleep.
I also hope we'll hear from Mary's daughters. If any of you girls are looking in I hope you'll give us an update. We're all praying for good news.
Today is another scorcher here in Auburn. Highs close to 100* in the afternoon. So I'm going to get dressed and outside for my morning walk ASAP. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good Wednesday morning...
I managed to get one big thing completed yesterday and a couple smaller things. I muscled an old chair Ray had had in his shop into the back of the car and hauled that nasty thing to the dump in Cedar Rapids. I then had to get it out of the trunk and over a wall that was shoulder high for me and then it falls into a dumpster on the other side...or so I'm told. I couldn't see over the wall, of course....so it took me a couple of tries, but I finally got it dumped.
Then, since I'm going to be here for the winter, the first in about 14 years, I bought some boots and winter slip ons. The heel spur at the back of my heel still makes wearing regular shoes hurt. There's a foot and ankle doc who comes up here to the hospital on some sort of schedule, so I guess I need to get that appointment made.
The city took down the big ash tree in my "lawn strip"..."terrace" or whatever the name is for that grass strip between the sidewalk and the street. They left a big stump...which I hope they're going to remove, or I'll have to pay to have it done. :-\
Today is Bridge day and then I'm going with Gary and Kathy to a meeting about the "redo" of the street out here in front of the house scheduled for next summer.
Have a pleasant Wednesday,
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm dressed and ready for Eddie this morning. This is not his usual time to take me to the store, etc., but he is trying to get business taken care of today as his partner Dan is having a colonoscopy on Friday and he wants to be there with him. I want him to take me to Great Clips for a haircut and Kroger for a flu shot. I don't need groceries this week as I bought plenty on Friday when he took me to Kroger. I'd also like him to take me to my bank as I need cash to pay him and for other needs.
Jane, enjoy your bridge day with your friends. I hope you get great cards and enjoy the outing.
Hello to all Buddies looking in. Sharon, I hope you're feeling much better today. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning every buddy....I am going to my daughters today ..probably come home Sat...it's always fun to go shopping and just hang out...Jane sounds like you are staying busy.....it's good to see Sharon post and I to hope Mary is doing ok...well I better finish packing...Hi to all...have a great day
Sue is my motivator to get out and walk first thing...so I did, come home showered and have had breakfast. Just reading and waiting for time to get dressed for bridge.
Darlene....enjoy the weekend with your daughter...and shop, shop, shop! :thumbup:
I am going to my Alz/Dementia caregivers group meeting very soon. I usually take freckles with me, she is the therapy dog for the group unofficially of course. I just started taking her one time nd it became to be expected that I bring her.
Jane I have an awful bone spur on my left foot that makes it very difficult to walk most of the time. Now the right foot is hurting too. I go back to the podiatrist for the pre-op appointment on Tuesday next. I will be so glad to get rid of the painful walking and get back to walking Freckles and going to the Furry Friend visits at the facilities. I will be missing walking in the Fun Fest parade Saturday. The Alz walk is tomorrow at one of the Independent Living facilities. I am going but I may not be walking.
Good morning, Jane and Marilyn and whoever is looking in. Yesterday Eddie took me to Great Clips for a haircut and then to Kroger for my flu shot--and while I was having it, the nurse asked me when I'd had a Shingles shot (which was never) and she gave me that shot, too. I hope it works--I will never forget when Bob was at his lowest point and had Shingles--that is one nasty disease! Needless to say, my left arm is sore this morning!
I'm not dressed yet, but need to do that and get outside for my morning walk before its way too hot. I hope every Buddy is feeling well this morning and you all have a good day.
Sue
Good morning, Every Buddy. I stayed up late last night watching Golden Girls and didn't get out of bed this morning until 8:30! So I am behind on everything, including getting dressed and outside for my morning walk.
When Eddie took me to Kroger for my flu shot, the nurse asked me if I'd had a Shingles shot (which I hadn't!) and proceeded to give me one as well as the flu shot. I had not considered having the Shingles, but since I remember the suffering Bob had in his last days with Shingles as well as his return of cancer, I was glad she mentioned it.
I played bridge yesterday at Olyne's with our Thursday bridge group and had a good time. Most of us in that group are members of the same church. And as always, Olyne had a delicious desert!
I want to call Jon and Stacie today. Nic has quit school at LSU and is in constant arguments with Stacie. I will ask him if he'd like to come up here and help me out with yard work, etc. for a while. I hope he'll say yes. If he does come up I'm hoping I can get him to go to Southern Union in Opelika which has regular college classes as well as some with work type classes for those who don't wish to finish college. In the past when I kept him and Alex during June, we got along well, so I'm hoping he'll agree.
I slept late this morning and am still sitting here in my P.Js! So I need to get dressed and outside before it becomes unbearably hot. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I need to go for flu shot today. Now Medicare will not cover shingles shot .it. Was $159 last time I checked. Ineverhad chicken pox so will skip it.
I went ahead and washed the hose down myself . Tired of checking places. Looks pretty good. Keep lookin for a painter
As usual legs covered with poison oak. Ijust can't go anywhere on grass weeds area near plants.
Just have to over myself in calomine lotion.
Weather still dry here. Says rain over weekend.
I have to to go Safeway to pick up Keith's meds, see if mine are ready and get my flu shot.
It is Friday night dinner with Keith's friend Tim and who ever else shows up. Then they are going to the HS football game. and I have some alone time.
I have been working on an afghan for Gilbert for Christmas, It is over three quarters done. So glad that I started it in July giving plenty of time to to get it finished.
Another frustrating morning...Soc sec phone call, but I still now need to go to the office to take in our marriage certificate and Ray's DD214...which I've never seen...so out to Veterans Commission and they're faxing Naval Records to get a copy. I have his Honorable Discharge certificate, but that's not good enough. He got no govt benefits from this service, so I don't know why it's such a big deal. It can take 3 months to get that paper!
Yesterday I phoned and was switched to FIVE different people at Wells Fargo . All to tell me they couldn't tell me my new account number on the phone. They have to mail it to me and it'll be 7-10 business days. AAAGGGHHHH!!!!
More rain today and through the weekend...storms may be severe.
I tried to get my flu shot, but none available yet here...maybe in a couple of weeks,
If anybody watches court tv, they've been showing live a murder trial of a guy from this area...they call it the Iowa Corn Rake murder. It's like a soap opera...sad part are the three innocent children. He sent a 13 yr old son to find his mother...and he did...with a 4 tine corn rake in her back. Todd said she fell on it...an accident....hmmmm...except for the other puncture wounds in her back...so she'd have had to get up and fall several more times at different angles. He's well known to have a violent temper.
Jane
Jane, I'm so sorry you are having such a time with the papers. When Cas died I really had no idea how much the funeral home did handling details. Both sons went with me to discuss all those details, one did want the flag furnished for military duty & I had the photo & obit written out, but not sure what all they eased through, I don't remembering it taking this long. The local VA has a once a month (not sure of the period of time) memorial but we opted not to attend, the boys would have gone for my sake but I knew all about the parking at the VA & did not feel up to it. My heart surgery was first week of Feb & Cas died the 2nd of July, I didn't feel any better with a new valve & 3 by-passes, just as short winded as before. Anyway, my sincere sympathy for all the crap that goes on when we really don't want to think! Hugs for you.
I looked through my contacts for e-mail addresses for Mary... used to have 3 or 4 different ones. I did ask her in the last year which she used most. All of a sudden I don't have ANY for her. I thought maybe the girls might be monitoring the one she uses most. I am really concerned now, after not hearing for this long.
Hi to all in here. I have some eye of round roasts in 2 Dutch ovens in the oven, smells good already. I will grind most of the meat for meat spread for my kids & grands & give a bag or two to my daughter to take home & mix herself. She has found a mayo that suits her tummy better than Miracle Whip, & she doesn't add the fresh chopped celery & onion... but does like being gifted with ziploc bags of the cooked-ground-frozen roast! I keep enough of the meat to chop up into the gravy that I make with all those good drippings... so meat/gravy saved to go over mashed potatoes for open face sandwiches. Yum...It is a chore & goes pretty fast but makes memories for them when I can't do it anymore. Time to get them out & add the "T" full of sugar & vinegar (the French in my background)... the last hour of cooking, flavor & tenderizer.
Shirley you can send some of that may way. Then I wouldn't have to cook. :knuppel2:
I wounder if I will be able to have a flag for Keith's funeral when that happens. He doesn't get any military benefits for his Army service even though he was a 2nd Lt. in the reserves, he didn't leave the USA though that's why he doesn't get any benefits.
I got my flu shot yesterday and the 2nd pneumonia shot in the other arm. Geez both arms were sore all. night and I had a headache so I didn't get much sleep. Every time I thought I was going to sleep I had to get up to use the bathroom.
I just spent hours untangling the last of a skein of yarn before I can continue with the afghan I am makig for Gilbert for Christmas.
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Marilyn, I have no idea how the military handles the benefits. Cas did go overseas (England for about 3 years) during the Korean War, and did register with the VA because all of his golf buddies went there & gots meds through them, but Cas only did the necessary exams for 'scripts, seems Medicare & VA work together. He got all but one med from the drugstore or Walmart because his co-pay was higher at the VA. Since he handled all that, I had no clue except to call the VA to report he died. The funeral home is the one that contacted them about the flag & everything to do with them. The funeral home person that was "our" liaison felt bad because when we offered the address for the 2 doctors that said they would sign the death certificate so there was no need for an autopsy, he assured me he had the address of every doctor in Wichita. Turned out he did not have the cardio new address & mailed to the wrong one, when we compared notes after days of waiting, he then hand carried the paper work to the doctor's NEW office. It was also a holiday so was about 8-10 days before cremation. Our oldest son was upset & visited the mortuary to make sure his father's body was treated respectfully during that time. It is still all a blur to me. Because he had been so miserable the last month especially, I was grateful he wasn't suffering. Cas insisted he did not want a service of any kind but we had a family gathering and we each had things we thought would be nice in his niche', we did it our way. I am still grateful the way the funeral home took care of details (SocialSecurity was the main trouble). I think no matter how carefully you plan, you are in a daze and take care of everything like a robot.
Oh, the flag came in a nice frame and #2 son has it proudly displayed on his mantle. Cas served 4 years on active duty & 4 more years inactive (Air Force). During the last 4 years the Cuban Missile Crisis came up & we were terrified he'd be called back (which was the purpose of "inactive") & that was when we found the papers he needed for final discharge were burned in a fire in MO where they were stored! He followed up until he got that last paperwork!
And if you were near, I'd love to have you share a meal. Cooking does not come naturally with me but since the kids & Cas liked to eat, I had to come up with food they enjoyed!
Sue, I've been off my schedule & puttering around in gown & robe several days this week. Hate to change clothes half a dozen times so when I know I have to "go out", seems reasonable to skip a couple of the changes.
Jeanne, my youngest brother was so allergic to poison ivy if it grew on the side of the road & he didn't have to get near it, he would break out. He would take the bottle of ammonia & sit on the side of the bath tub, pour it on his legs & let it sting & wash it off fast. It worked if he caught it before it broke out too much. Good luck with yours, that it doesn't spread.
Good morning...came home yesterday...enjoy my family time so much...but things to do at home....Talking about the VA...I had to deal with them also...fought with them 2 years to get the spouse benefits I was entitled to...my Husband was a disabled service connected Korean War vet...had a military funeral...and I to was in a fog....so much paper work....we are really needing rain...hopefully this week...well time for another cup coffee..then get ready for church...has anyone heard from Mary? Hi to everyone looking in...Have a blessed Sunday
Marilyn...Ray also was just in the Navy Reserves and we had military rites. He belonged to the American Legion. I have his Honorable Discharge Papers, but need a DD214 for Soc. Sec. though I can't understand why. He also got no benefits because he did not serve on active duty. Call your local Veterans Commission and they'll help you. Our County Veterans Commission is getting the DD214 for me.
Hi to Shirley and Darlene...and Sue and Sharon and Jeanne and Alpiner when they look in.
We had another t'storm overnight...lots of thunder and lightning and rain. The rain is continuing on and off all day today.
I'm about to enjoy watching some pro football and reading.
jane
Shirley
That's,e also daughter? Now hers o.k but if some around area I don't have to touch the plant.
I washed down the house Thursday and was covered legs and neck that night. Was covered after shower with calomine lotion. Looked like a ghost
Now when my ex died3 years ago it only tookme1 hr. At the SS office to change my SS. Amount to have mine up to what his had been. Just needed his death certificate and marriage/ divorce papers. Got it next month.
My original early retirement was faster. need same type people handling Medicare .it can be a pain
Hurrah...had an email from our Mary....
"Sorry to be so long in getting updates to y'all. This is the first time I've been on the computer since the surgery on 9-9. Mitral and aortic valves replaced with cow valves. Surgery went well, and there were 5 days in the hospital. Then I was moved to our wonderful rehab hospital. I'm gaining strength every day - just a slow process. Right now projected discharge date to home is 2 October. Two hours of PT and one of OT six days a week. It's hard work, but necessary. Hope to be able to be on the computer more and more and get caught up. Love and miss all the Buddies!"
Still dreary here and rain on and off.
Jane
That is so funny. Last night I had such a dream. Was in a hospital visiting Mary. Her face same as in her photo in here only she had long hair. Was laying inbedbutlooking good.
I dream so much now. Think BP pills do it. Family members never dreamed of before . I am always home in England and visiting everybody and never any sad ones. All were well.All the people have been dead for years
Some times go bac k same dream after BRoom break. Not depressed or any thing so not worrying about. Beats what's on tv these days
So glad to hear Mary survived & doing well. She is so right, the re-hab is important. I did not know they used cow valves! Neither my son last year or me 6 years ago were offered them! In case you peek in, Mary, gentle hugs & big thumbs up! Thanks for the message, Jane. I'll trade weather with you... love rainy days & always find an excuse to get out in it. Shirley
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for several hours but have not dressed to get outside yet. I've cleaned up the kitchen, but need to unload the dishwasher from several days of dishes! It's going to be another scorcher here in Auburn today. I'll wear a big brimmed hat and huff and puff like the big bad wolf during my walk!
My husband, Bob, was a Navy pilot for 20 years. The Alabama military sent a bugler to his funeral to play taps. Bob died from a recurrence of cancer. He was highly decorated and besides that was a great husband and Dad for our 3 sons. After retiring and we went to the farm, he was very active in local activities and one whole side of our church was full of men who were members of the Exchange Club. He was the secretary of that group, kept the books for our church, mowed the grass and did other chores at the church and many other civic duties.
Jane, thanks for the update on Mary. I'm glad the surgery went well and hope she has a good recovery. I know her daughters must be relieved.
Not much else to report from here in Auburn. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi everyone ! We went on a Model T Ford tour to Big Bear , California last week . We left home on Tuesday & came home on Friday . The altitude was 7,000 ft. to 8,000ft , I took along my oxygen concentrator but didn't use it , should have at night . The roads we went on in the Model T's was too dusty to use the oxygen concentrator . I was okay as long as I didn't exert myself . Ours is the second car .
https://ibb.co/T8pLdtF
Sue...we've been fortunate to have a drip in our temps to the 70s. It makes walking much more enjoyable.
Alpiner...beautiful car. That dusty road would have done me in, but I'm glad you were ok, even without your oxygen.
I walked to town this morning to deposit some refunds from insurance policies since Ray's no longer covered and I got my flu shot. The pharmacist said they only got 20 doses of the 65+ one. That the companies are sending the vaccine in dribs and drabs. It's making it difficult for the clinic to schedule flu shot clinics...told her they were going to wait until after Oct. 15 and hope they'll have enough vaccine by then. I'm glad I asked Cathy to put me on her WL.
I also got some other business taken care of...Sirius XM who seems to have a gazillion "plans"...esp. if you threaten to cancel all together. Even Wells Fargo sent me my new account number and I could get online. I'll take this to my accountant tomorrow when I go to get a haircut.
I need to think about what I'm taking on a visit to Ohio to see my Sister on Thursday. I don't know if it'll be hot or cool. Hard to plan what to taken. :knuppel2:
jane
Here is another picture of the dirt road . More like a rock road . My lower back was hurting the next day .
https://ibb.co/m8PQrrs
Good morning, Alpiner and Jane and whoever is looking in this morning. I've been up and dressed for bridge at the Retirement Home nearby. Libba will pick me up. We'll eat lunch there. Bonney will pick me up to go to the Downtown Abbey movie later this afternoon. I don't know yet if she'll come by the Retirement home or my house. I need to give her a call before Libba gets here to go to the retirement home for lunch and bridge.
Jane, last Wednesday Eddie took me to Kroger for my flu shot and the nurse who gave the shot also gave me a Shingles shot. So I'm hoping that is it for shots for a while! It's another scorcher here today and I'm waiting now for my cleaning ladies (every 2 weeks) to show up and for Libba to take me to the retirement home where we play bridge once a month. I need to call Bonney and see what time she wants to pick me up to go to the Downtown Abbey movie this afternoon.
I have bridge again tomorrow afternoon out at Ruth's home. She lives in a subdivision on the west side of Auburn. Libba is not a member of that group but is subbing tomorrow, so I'll probably ride with her.
Jane, you are fortunate to get a drop in temperature. Our weather men and women have predicted high 90's for the next few days here. I won't be walking outside today because of going to bridge fairly early, but tomorrow I'll be back to the old grind!
Has anyone heard from Mary's daughters? I'm hoping the surgery went well and Mary is feeling much better. Thoughts and prayers continue for a full recovery for her.
Alpiner, thanks for posting the picture of all the old vehicles. It looks like a lot of fun--and I can only imagine how much the drivers enjoy keeping up their old cars and participating in such a fun run.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue...I think you missed my post about the email I had from Mary. I'll email that to you or you can click the link below to go back to it.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=161621 (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=161621)
It's another nice day here and cool when I walked this morning. I stopped by city office to talk to City Manager about plans for next summer on the redo of my street. Gary thought they said one thing and I thought another...and I'm pleased I heard it correctly. They will no longer allow parking on our street...a state highway and main north south road here in town...and will, instead, have 3 lanes...with the middle lane being a turn lane. That'll be a huge help to those of us who live on this street. Traffic backs up on this highway when one of us needs to stop to turn into our own driveway. My neighbor to the north parks on the street more than anyone else...but I think they need to reconfigure their backyard and make it so they can park there conveniently and be off the street. They used our driveway in the wintertime, but I hope they can reconfig their backyard and get all their vehicles in.
Only big deal today is a haircut this afternoon and I'm going to go through some more drawers.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I had so so cards yesterday at the retirement home where I ate lunch and then played bridge. There were several residents playing whom I'd never met and it was nice to see a few new faces. We had only 2 tables yesterday.
I will be playing bridge again today out at Ruth's home. Libba is subbing and will pick me up to drive out there. Ruth lives in a subdivision out on the west side of town.
I need to get outside for a quick walk and then back to shower and dress for bridge. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Today was the Memorial Mass for all those departed who are buried in Trappist Urns or Caskets made right there at New Melleray Abbey. For those of you interested here's a link to the Abbey: newmelleray.org/ (https://newmelleray.org/) There were between 700-800 people there and the Abbot did a good job. Afterwards they served lunch in a large tent on the grounds.
The odd thing was they had the mass in a big tent on the grounds since the church wouldn't hold that many...and I sat on the aisle.
One row up and also on the aisle was a woman I hadn't seen in 20 years that I taught with. We recognized each other and ate lunch together, so that was pleasant.
I'm home and have a load of wash in and have my suitcase packed and will add a few things in the morning to my carryon...eat breakfast downtown so I don't have to worry about leaving something on while I'm gone...and then off to the airport for an 11:00 flight to Chicago, a layover there and then a flight to Cleveland where my sister and bil will meet me.
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. Jane, I hope your trip is a good one and no unneeded delays. I know you'll enjoy the visit with your sister and brother-in-law. Also hope the weather is pleasant up there. We'll be anxious to hear from you!
It's going to be another scorcher here in Auburn. I played bridge out at Ruth's yesterday. Libba picked me up and took me in her car by the "scenic" route--which meant she used the streets she likes! Ruth lives in a sub division which is west of Auburn. I had some good cards and some not so good, but enjoyed playing with my friends.
I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but am still in P.Js, so need to get dressed and get outside for my walk before the heat gets unbearable. At last night's weather report, the weather girl predicted highs in the very high 90's and 100's! Yuck!
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning...got up early this AM..so I could walk..our temps sound like Sues..it don't usually cool off until around Haloween...I am having flare up of psoriasis...can't find any thing that helps...have any of you had that problem? Jane..enjoy your trip and visit with family...it's always good to get away for couple days...I think...Sharon hope you are getting more strength every day and back to normal routine..Marlyin how's your feet? Jeanne did you get your BP Meds straightened out...I sure don't like the recalls..I had my shingles shot already...will get flu shot soon as I can...Mary hope you are improving daily...Hi to Shirley and Alpiner..others I missed...Have a blessed day
Jane. I thought you always drove over to Ohio. How far away are you?
Candy. I havnt called anyone on the BP problem. Think will just stay with them until the Appt. Oct 7. I still get the of balance after taken them in the morning. Wears of after about 3 hours. Was same with all tried in last 6 months. Now it is to low.I can hardly stay awake after taking them.
Looks like the Dr. could start looking into what is happening with all these recalls.They just seem to try another kind. Like I say its number 4 for me just this year. I am not over weight and seem to eat good diet. Wish I could get it down to what can live with without pills. They say hard as you age. I don't sit that much as out most days. I still say it is Stress from trying to get the BP taken care of. Can't think of any other reason. Dont take anything else.
Jane. That Abbey sounds like it would be a peaceful place just to sit in. Now do they also have a Cemetery? Was your husband buried or Cremated?. Seems like Catholic religion now accepts Cremation. All my family that have passed in last 10 years in UK. have been.,:I have had the family plot opened up and put the my last ones in There. A mass was said by priest for my brother at the sight 5 years ago and I felt O.K about it after it was done. No grave lots to be had now in UK. The Muslems have bought all the land that was left. We could at least put 5 into a grave but they only allow one. And boy do they put the decorative Stones up.So high. Our family looks lost around them.
Surgery on my left foot is scheduled for Nov. 1. I still have to go to the lad for a blood draw and to ,y regular physician for an appointment, then back to the podiatrist for the per op on Oct. 22. So the ball is rolling now. aI will be in a boot for approximately 1 month then a 6 week checkup. After the first of the year I will make the appointment for the right foot. I could have had it done sooner if I had been willing to travel out of town to one of the other clinics oerated by my Dr. I chose to stay local.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm dressed and waiting for Eddie to get here. He'll take me to the library and to Kroger for a little grocery shopping. If he'd like to stay for lunch I have hot dogs ready for cooking. I think it will depend on how his partner Dan is feeling today after last week's surgery.
It's going to be VERY HOT here today. I doubt I'll get my daily walk in until after 5:00 this afternoon when it should be shady in my neighborhood.
Jane, enjoy your trip to Ohio. I know it's fun to visit with your relatives.
Take care, Every Buddy, and try to stay cool. It's going up to the high 90's here today. Yuck!
Sue
Yea! I got my computer fixed! I'm feeling better and even walking a little, but carefully and not far from my walker. My therapist is happy with me.I don't have extreme pain now and have been out to play bridge Wed!! and to 2 dr's appts and out tonight to check out an independent living center. We have pretty much made the decision to move into one, but we still have 2 more to check out. I really liked the one we saw tonight, but it was expensive.
Mary, I am so glad to hear that you are okay, if not well. I spent 8 or 9 weeks in rehab, so know what it's like. Follow the program--it works.
Jane, I'm so sorry you have had so much trouble getting all the paperwork straightened out. The ceremony at the Abbey sounded lovely. Have a good trip. I hope it cools down. We're still in the 90's.
Darlene, I'm glad you were able to go to your daughters. Those are special times.
Jeanne, I'm very allergic to poison ivy also, but had 2 really bad ccases as a teen and only 1 mild one since.
I got my flu shot last week and my shingles in June. You have to get 2. I got my pneumonia shot last year. Sue, don't forget the 2nd shingles shot.
Alpiner, that was certainly a dusy road. Glad it didn't make you sick.
Marilyn, I'm glad your foot surgery is scheduled. I hope it goes well.
Sue, I do hope you get Nic to get some sort of further education.
I hope I have remembered everyone's posts, but my thoughts are with all of you. Especially Mary. Sharon
Hi everyone. No activity in here! We went to a Retirement center last night. It was really nice, but on the expensive side. We had wine and dinner with one of John's bridge friends that I also knew and got the inside scoop. However, over night, John seems to think we're better to stay in place. I don't know. We're going to go see at least a couple more and discuss it more.
I hope everyone is doing well today. I'm awfully tired from our excursion, but I still plan to go to church tomorrow. Hope I can handle it. Have a good weekend/]
Hi Buddies,
Gonna try to write a little bit. I'm still at an awkward angle with the laptop, and can't type too well. Anyhow, I'm slowly gaining strength. This rehab hospital is fabulous - nothing but PT, OT, and other types of therapy. There are stoke victims, TBI patients, veterans, amputees, etc. Folks have 2 hours of PT and one of OT 5 days a week, one of each on Saturday, and Sundays off.
I'm slowly improving, but am still with a walker or in a wheelchair all the time. I'm currently scheduled for discharge home on 2 October (hard to believe this all started on 22 August). We'll see how it goes at home.
Marilyn, glad you have your surgery scheduled.
Sharon, glad you're home and improving. I never could get John to move, but moving out of the house was great for me. I hope you can find a good match for you.
jane, Glad you're getting away for a few days. Hang in there.
Love and thanks for the support from all of you - Sue, Jeanne, Darlene, alpiner, Shirley. ,
I keep thinking of looking more into the Senior Housing. Some beautiful ones around here.. I just don't like being around that type of living.Now I think I could go with one more like a appartment. I still would not like the dining part of the others and I am more of a loner. Never been a joiner of sorts, Its just that I prefer own home. Would be happy if I could replace the Handyman, Yard man and easy to get help when needed. Just seems impossible now that mine have had to retire and all my neighbors of last 30 years have died or gone into nursing homes. We all just helped each other. I suppose one day something will happens and I will have to do something. They do seem to be very expensive for what one is getting,. I swear one could get a house keeper. cook, auto driver for less. Still have ones privacy
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, read the paper, and cleaned up the kitchen, but I'm not dressed yet. I need to get dressed and outside to walk before it's unbearably hot here. The afternoon temperature will be hitting close to 100* today.
Jeanne, good luck with finding Senior Housing. I also want to stay in my home as long as possible. My yard needs lots of work and I'm hoping my grandson will come up and help me for a while. I have a cleaning service every 2 weeks and manage to keep every thing tidy between their visits. I have hardwood floors throughout the house and it's easy to use a dust mop to tidy up.
Mary, what a treat to see your post this morning! You've had a tough go recently but it looks as if things are beginning to look up. I hope you'll continue to improve and will soon be back to your regular happy self. Thoughts and prayers from here in Auburn for you.
Sharon, I hope you felt well enough to get back to church yesterday. I know you must miss it and seeing your church friends. You've had a tough road to hoe and I hope that you'll continue to feel much better and get back to your activities ASAP. Keep us posted!
I hope Jane is having good weather and a nice time with her Ohio relatives. I really enjoyed looking at the website she posted recently about the Abbey.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jeanne, I'm not a loner and would love having company and activities during the day. John, however, is a loner except fo bridge and I have to drag him to anything.
Brian is back from his week in Italy with Lori and had a wonderful time. She is still there. Her boyfriend flew over as Brian left. Their pics on FB are great. We were there in 92, so have forgotten a lot.
Sue, I do hope Nic comes up and helps you out with your yardwork. It sounds like you do way too much.
Mo, my therapist, has already been here and we walked a little farther today and did some different exercises. He also said I could ride the bicycle again.
I did make it to church Sunday. They have a 5th Sunday breakfast fellowship instead of Sunday school. I've never had so many hugs and welcomes and greetings in my life. Everyone seemed so happy to see me back.
I need to do the church events for the papers today. I try to do that on the 1st of the month for the month based on our monthly newsletter. Sometimes, I have to send in additions if something comes up though.
I did cook dinner and do a load of wash yesterday with John's help, so I'm gradually getting back to normal.
Mary, I know you will be as thrilled as I was to get back home tomorrow. There's nothing like home. I presume one of your daughters will be there or a nurse to help you. Just don't overdo it. I think that's what I did the first time. It's so good to see you post again.
Marilyn, I hope you're having a fairly good day. Have you thought about going to the coach of the local HS and asking if several of them could come pull that carpeting, etc, out? Probably a$10/hr would be gravy to them. Just an idea.
No Sherry I don't think I will be doing that. Keith wouldn't like a bunch of kids in the house. There is more work than just ri[ping the carpet out. Furniture has to be moved and the floors sealed after the carpet comes out. We can't afford to be paying several people to do a job that could be done for free.We don't have a lot of $$$ after paying for the new roof and now getting the insurance on the house.
Yesterday I hired a new landscaper because the other guy wasn't doing a very good job.This is someone in our neighborhood. He only works within the neighborhood.
Good morning, Sharon, Marilyn, and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but am not yet dressed for walking outside. I want to get out soon for my walk before the heat gets way too high. We've been having temps above 95 daily for several weeks. It's unusual for early October here in Auburn.
Jane, I hope the weather is fantastic in Ohio while you're there. Thanks again for posting the link to the information about the monastery. I enjoyed looking through that web site. Have a great time with your Ohio relatives and also a safe trip home when you're ready to return!
Marilyn, I hope the new landscaper turns out to be a really good one. I know you'll be glad to have things tidied up and kept neat. I also hope Keith is doing well today. Thoughts and prayers for you and Keith from here in Auburn.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sorry Marilyn, that that wouldn't work for you. Was just trying to be helpful. Hope the landscaper works out well for you.
Hi Sue. Has Nic committed to coming up to stay with you yet? Your temps are really high and so are ours. We've broken several records in Sept. I think they said we had 81 90+ days so far this summer. Supposed to cool down a little this week, I think.
John's gone today, so I've been trying to organize some paper stuff and also write some cards to friends. I also looked through the brochure for the place we're going on Friday. Quite a bit cheaper
Hope Jane is having a good time and that everyone has a good day. Sharon
It was a wonderful visit with my Sister and her family.
I flew back here today and got home before the severe storms started through this area. I was afraid they'd come while I was in the air...and I hated the thought of that.
I'm looking forward to bridge tomorrow and getting my mail for the days I was away.
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I'm glad you're home safely and had a good time with your relatives in Ohio. I've missed your posts! I have enjoyed viewing the monastery clips which you posted. It was a really nice website and I found it enlightening.
Sharon, Nic hasn't talked to me about coming up here. I'm still hoping he will, but it is his decision to make. I know he and Stacie have been having daily confrontations--and I wish he'd come up here. I could use the help and also would like to interest him in attending Southern Union--a local college which might help interest him in obtaining a degree. It has regular college courses as well as classes which are designed to help those without a college diploma to further advance their education or to steer them into classes which will promote job opportunities.
It's going to be another scorcher today. I need to get dressed and outside for my morning walk before it gets much hotter. Last night the weather man predicted highs at almost 100*!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and stay inside if your weather is as hot as ours is going to be!
Sue
Good wet Wednesday morning. Rain continues and I just got a text message from the police dept that the river has again flooded West Main St. It happens so often lately, it's not much of a surprise. Luckily, one of the businesses that was always flooded went bankrupt and the city bought the building and tore it down. It's now a parking lot for the white water part of the river and so immune to flood waters. It's just in the upper 50s now and to continue. I really prefer those temps now.
I've got my laundry going and have gotten a few other tasks taken care of...ordering new mastectomy bras from Jodee, that Sharon had told me about.
Tomorrow I'm going to continue changing some contents of my kitchen cabinets around. There are things Ray used all the time that I don't, so I'm making them more convenient and reachable for me.
I'm off to bridge in about a half hour and will pick up my mail on the way home.
jane
Hi Jane, glad to see you home safely and getting reorganized. Have fun at bridge.
Sue, I think your ideas for Nic coming up really sound good, as long as he doesn't object to your directions like he does his mom's. Getting him back in the local school also sounds good. If it makes you feel any better, Sean is going through much the same stage. He hasn't decided what he wants to do or where he wants to go to school and hasn't sent in his applications, but he knows the deadlines and so B & T are letting him be. He is keeping his grades up and continuing as Capt of the cross country team, but he doesn't talk much and is more or less a loner. He will be 18 in January and all 18 yo's know everything. I know I did and my kids did. However, I wasn't as obnoxious about it, so I lived! :2funny: Give him time. Has Jon suggested he come stay with you?
John and I returned the living room to normal this morning and my den. I'm still not sure I can lay on the couch to watch TV or read and still get up. We'll ask Mo for his imput when he comes at 1:30. My sofa is so low that it puts a great strain on my knees. I need to check out some place that could put higher legs on it. It's nice to be back in my den though. I did get all the church events typed and sent to the newspapers yesterday. I had a really productive day.
Hi to everyone. Have a nice hump day. Sharon
I can't decide if I want to go out Hate to dress up.
It will be 87 again today. They say cold and rainfor weekend and I will be glad to see it.
Misses out on our 60'70 weather.
Ned to go get my flu shot. Still got this bad rash on my neck. Need to get something for it. Seems to be by my gold chain but never have taken it or my ear rings off in 45 years so don't know why now.
Glad you had good time Jane. Only one time did. I get in bad weather on plain . That was coming back around Newfoundland. Never want that again.
I think I am just going to let this retired man be my handyman for small things now. Let the big jobs go until spring. Tired of trying find anyone. Outside looking o.k. Roof done,steps in porch painted and most house washed. I bet we have cold winter. Furnace people out next week. Just settle in for winter.
Not enjoyed the summer at all.
Hi everybuddy...had to go get some grocery shopping done...so didn't get in my walk..but big as well mart is think that would coun count...I also got my flu shot yesterday....hoping it works...Jane glad to see you had a nice trip and back home...we are supposed to get our first cold front next week which should drop our temps more comfortable...I also had a bone density test done...I'm sure I have osteoporosis...being thin as I am...not sure if I want to take Meds to treat it....do any of you have that and wha do you take...well better get off here ..Hi to all
HOME!!!!
I got to come home today. And even with our record-breaking temperatures, it's still great to be in my own chair, in my own place! I've got three doctor appointments next week - so far. The incision is still sore, but otherwise, I'm doing pretty well. Margaret's gone to pick up the Rx from the hospitalist. There are a batch of new ones that I'm going to have to learn, and I'll be spending some time this afternoon rearranging all the old and new meds.
jane, glad you have a good visit with your sister and are starting to sort things out at home. We're due to have some cooler weather over the weekend, and maybe even some badly-needed rain.
Jeanne, sorry you've been so frustrated with the care of your house. That was the main reason I didn't want to stay in my house. But we each have to do what works for us, don't we.
Sue, hope something works out with Nic - I'm sure it will - one way or another.
Sharon, glad you're continuing to improve and get back to normal. I'm looking forward to doing the same.
Marilyn, I think of you often, dealing with Keith's dementia and all that goes along with it.
Darlene, I take the generic for Fosamax for osteopenia, and have no side effects. But then I rarely have side effects. Good luck.
alpiner, glad you didn't have any repercussions from the dusty drive.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Hi Gals, I'm rather depressed today. One of our SS members passed away. We were going to go visit him this afternoon in hospice house. I feel so sad for the daughter and family. Her mother died 2 or 3 yrs ago and then his son committed suicide about a year ago, so her entire family is wiped out. They were from Canada and the sweetest people ever. We knew he was on the way out due to lung cancer, but still!
A good note to balance that for me is that Mo said he was going to try me on the cane next week :o I do hope I can handle it, but not sure yet. Still getting stronger daily. I am able to get up from the sofa now! That has been a trial for over a yr before my fall, due to my weak knees. I have an appt with the back dr. this aft.
Mary, it is so good to hear from you from your own apt and to know that you, too, are improving daily. Margaret is an angel for you. We have broken 2 records this week and maybe another today, then we drop dramatically into the 70's. Only a 30% chance of rain Monday. We need it badly.
Darlene, I take an infusion once a year for osteoporosis. I think it is Restat or something similar. No side affects.
Jeanne, I'm glad you found a handyman. Those are hard to find. Hope he is good.
Jane, I hope you are having a good day and getting some more organizing done. We need that too.
Marilyn, I hope your foot isn't too painful. Thinking of you and all your trials.
Sharon
Mary...it's so GOOD to see your post and know you're HOME!!
Sharon...whoo hoo for you too...you're really making progress.
Darlene...I've had osteoporosis for sometime, but I won't take the meds, so I don't bother with the bone density scans anymore.
Sue...I hope Nic finds his way. I think a lot of young people are uncertain about what they want to do ...school, training, etc.
Jeanne...sounds wise to rely on the local retired man and wait until next spring for the other things.
Marilyn...What will the surgeon do to your feet?
I called again about Losartan and my medical person switched me to metropolol. The pharmacist said to take it at night to lessen the side effects. I'm to try 25mg for a week and then go in and have my BP checked.
It's 50 here and windy...and delightful! I had to dig out my cords and a turtleneck and a fleece jacket to get my errands completed today. We had 4" of rain on Tuesday, and so flooding in the low areas and the river is running very fierce.
jane
Hi Jane....that's me...I don't want to take Meds for osteoporosis either....and thus will probably be my last scan.....let me know how taking the metoprolol at night works regarding side effects....it's still hot in Texas...but due to cool down next week.....Have a great evening
Jane did they tell u metroprol needed to be taken with food?
Darlene...Pharmacist said take at night to lessen side effects of dizziness and can take with or without food, but it's absorbed better with some food...so take at night with a snack was his recommendation.
jane
I take my Metoprolol twice a day at Breakfast and supper.
Jane I am not sure yet how the surgery on my feet will be. There are a couple of methods to consider, one is Laparoscopic where thy go in with the camera to see where to make the cut on the Plantar Fascia. but I have not discussed this with my doctor yet. That method seems to be the less invasive and quicker healing.I will find out more on the 22nd when I go back,.
Raining here today. The new landscaper is coming tomorrow to get started on the yard. I think he will just do the mowing and weed eating at that time then come back to prune the Rhodies and Hydrangeas.
Friday morning greetings from a cool Iowa....47 here and sunny. Perfect day for me...highs in the upper 50s.
Marilyn...will cutting that nerve make your foot numb?
Darlene, Sue, Sharon, Mary, Jeanne...hope your temps all moderate soon.
Cutting a nerve was one option when we thought our niece would need more brain surgery, but Mayo docs say it's not a granuloma...just the teflon sponge they're seeing. SO...no rush to go in again. She's greatly relieved as all of us are.
I've unloaded my chest freezer in the garage and will get the shop vac to suck up all the ice and water that I can't reach. One of the problems of being 5' tall (or short, actually :smiley6600: ) and not having my 6'3" hubby around to help. I've been reading up on how to use the shop vac to suck up the ice and water on the bottom of the freezer, so I hope I'm good to go.
Still re-arranging cupboards, too, and taking to the basement things I won't use. Ray loved glasses of all kinds and we have more than I'll ever use, so packing some up to donate or take to a consignment sale this spring.
Nothing exciting planned here today. I went to the grocery and bank and did all that first of the month stuff, so plan to read, finish the freezer defrost and see if I can get the Blackhawks hockey game on at 1:00. I don't know if I can get the Chicago station. With all the dumb and unused channels I get, I wish we could choose what we want and opt out of the crapola we don't want. :thumbup:
Have a peaceful, calm, and joyful Friday,
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen and am now waiting for Eddie to arrive to take me to the library and to Kroger. I don't need much at Kroger and we'll probably get both the library and Kroger finished quickly, so we'll have time for another cup of coffee when we get back. I'm hoping he'll have some good news about his partner, Dan.
It's going to be another scorcher here in Auburn. So I probably won't get out to walk until we get some late afternoon shade. It's just too hot to walk uphill this morning! The weatherman has predicted temps in the high 90's today. And I don't want to get out walking before Eddie gets here.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Well. I think fall has arrived. Had to turn furnace on this morming. Up to 62 today and I am waiting for afternoon so can get some running around done. Will get my jackets out. Nine and sunny though.
I don't get the bone dens done now Quit 4 years ago. So far all I feel is lack of Muscle strength. Little in my hands. I never wanted to take the meds. Fact every one I know who started years ago taking them seem to bhe the ones having bad knees.hips and other things and yet they still take the meds.
Now I checked up on the Losartan which I went on 4 months ago. Seem to be doing O.K after adding some Water pill type to it.
My posting just went crazy. Would not let me keep typing so here I am again. Now they told me that just one supplies of the LOsarten Had the recall and so I will stay with it. Prior to being changed to that 4 months ago I was on the Metropolol and no drug store was able to get them so that was why change. Now I hear it available again. it always seems that it is not all the suppliers by from one place and lots make the same drug a different way. So far this recall has been on TV for 9 different BP drugs in last year. They do say the powder that they don want them using is the one that is in the Drug on the TV now that all the stores have taken of the shelf. One for ingestion. All generics have some powder mixed in them as filler. I am trying not to take any new drugs other than BP: from now on.
Now they took my Blood last week and it was very low Sodium again and told me get more salt and less water. After 2 weeks I will be back as told them I want a full panel Blood draw them and they said would do it. Been 2 years and I like them. They check everything. So so far now BP right were should be. watch what eat and keep back to weight I got down to. No more dizzy type feeling. So will go get the flu shot and relax for the winter.
Hope everyone will soon be over their operations and back in their home feel better. Proud of you Jane. You are handling things great.
I do need to get my Estate things all put in order now and get papers back into Lock box.
Think i can now get out and do my running around.
Jeanne....only one pharma being recalled is NOT true. Whoever told you that isn't up to date on what's happening with Losartan, at least according to WebMD.
https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/valsartan-losatran-bp-med-recalls-2018-19#1-2
They list 6 companies who have recalled Losartan, some as recently as Sept. 2019. Since there have been so many recalls of it, and I have NO idea what company WalMart is using when I get my refills, I asked for something else.
I've been a busy beaver this morning. I defrosted my chest freezer and you should have seen me and my "tools" to get the job done: a shop vac to vacuum up the ice and water, a heat gun, a spatula, my "reacher" to get a cloth to wipe it out, and a towel to dry the sides and bottom. I just needed a tool belt to be Ms. Fixer-Upper! So, since I was so motivated, I also cleaned the filter on the shop vac....ugh....nasty...and so then had to shower PDQ....and then tackled the refrig freezer....much easier, and moved some things out to the garage freezer since there was now room there. BIG JOB done for me! :thumbup:
jane
Jane The Dr mentions that the arch might fall and make me flat footed but didn't say anythung about numbness,.I am already flat footed on my right foot.
He'd surely tell you if that was a possibility.
It's definitely fall here in middle America....49 degrees and gloomy and rain, rain, rain. Only 100% chance for today. :2funny:
I've done a few (very few) domestic chores this morning...changed the bed, set up my tea service upstairs, gone through a small cabinet and thrown away a bunch of old tapes and CDs etc. That may be about all that gets accomplished today...not feeling up to it today...so may just watch football and drink tea and eat Eng. muffins with a new jelly I found in Ohio...pear cinnammon. It's yummy...or maybe a sandwich later with avocado. Yep...may eat my way through this Saturday. :idiot2:
jane
Good morning Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen and need to get dressed to walk in my neighborhood before it gets unbearably hot. We're supposed to get temps in the high 90's by noon!
Jane, you've been busy! That pear cinnamon jelly sounds yummy. I'll look for it at Kroger next Friday when Eddie takes me there for grocery shopping. I bought a small jar of strawberry jelly (made by Kroger) on Friday when we went to the store. So far haven't opened it as I had a bit of marmalade left and want to use that up so I can wash out the jar and put it in my recycle bin.
I hope every Buddy looking in is ready for a nice day. Take care and if you're having high heat like we are here in Auburn, stay cool!
Sue
The podiatrist will tell me all about the surgery and after effects when I see him again on the 22nd.
Today I am hurting so bad in both feet it hurts to even stand up. I am so glad I got everything done already today. I Went to Walmart, did a Therapy dog visit and took Freckles for a littl short walk so she could go potty.
Jane
No it was not one pharm. it was one company that was making the drug. On he one before Lasorton that I was on I checked all the drug stores and none could get them. Think they sre back now. I will just stick to lasarton one for now. My drug store says theirs are o.k.
Not bad here today but stayed home. Trying to clean lots of things out. What a rat pack I have been. Thing are showin up buried for 30 years. One big case full of Christmas stuff from when kids still young. Boxes. Wrap paper. Even boxes cards. All ready to give to salt and light. Lot more clothes for them. I found 8 sets of sweat sets and lots of jeans. All still fit. Found 5 sets of sheets. Here I was ready to go buy new tomorrow. Things with new tabs still on.
Jane. I need to get my freezer cleaned out also. It is in a outside shed . I can't reach the bottom of it .i keep think should now give away. I spread gal. Jugs of water along the bottom su stuff is up higher. I should buy a new fridge for indoors and I think I could do without the freezer.
Once I get my place back the way I had it I am not going to be buying things I really don't need again. I have been thinking I need to move out to a newer place and start fresh. Now I think it is looking at all the things I need to do here but I still know it is the best place to live for me.
Just need to get better organized again.
Organization is something we all need to do at this age. We all tend to pile stuff up.
Jane, good for you on your freezer. I need to do the same but my back won't let me work for long.
I went to church & SS and talked to Lori and Brian who are both back from Italy. A great trip for both of them.
Since then, I haven't done much. It's cool here today too. Yea! Gotta go get dinner in a minute. Cleaning girl comes Tuesday. Hope I can find some stuff she stuck somewhere while I was gone.
I'm going to call and make an appt for the 3rd Independent Living place for this Friday. I have a back appt for Wed and a couple people coming out Thursdayo--one for pests and one for our ice maker. Sue, I hope it cools down for you soon, that Jeanne's meds don't cause problems and that Marilyn's poor feet stop hurting. Sharon
Yesterday my feet hurt so bad I didn't go to church. I could barely stand let alone walk. I have a friend bringing a wheelchair this week. I will get dome practice in on how to go about doing my morning routine with the animals and getting around the house. I will be able to see what has to be moved for me to get around.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about your pain. When your feet hurt, nothing works right. Good luck with the wheelchair.
I have my first post-hospital doctor visit this afternoon. Kate is still here to take me. But I'm doing a lot for myself now (even if she is still babying me a lot). :smitten:
The heat seems to have broken. Our high yesterday was a more seasonable 75, and there is a light rain this morning. It's not enough to break our drought, but welcome nonetheless.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while, had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen and finished my morning up the hill and down walk. I'm thinking Tim might come by this morning, but not sure about that. It's going to be another scorcher here in Auburn--temps up to 95-100 today--YUCK! I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning and HOORAY for Mary's post!
Mary, it's great to see your post and I hope the post-hospital visit is really positive! And hey, be thankful for the babying! We don't get that very often. Your girls have really come through for you--I know you appreciate them.
Marilyn, do you have any idea what has caused the foot pain and I hope you get some relief soon. Will you be using the wheel chair inside and out? Thoughts and prayers for relief from the pain from here in Auburn.
Sharon, I'm glad you felt well enough to get to church yesterday. It's nice that Lori and Brian both enjoyed a trip to Italy. I hope you are not over doing the house work, cooking and cleaning. A relapse wouldn't be a bit fun!
Jane, I hope your teams won yesterday. Our AU Tigers took a big old whipping down at Florida Saturday. It was unbearably hot and our young quarter back was under pressure every time he had the ball! His Dad was our quarterback back in the day when AU was playing really well. I think he will do well, but he needs some adjustments made to the plays, etc. I hope you're having a good day, too.
Hello to Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in. Have a nice day, Buddies. I hope it's cooler where you live than it is here. We're having HOT summer weather still!
Sue
Good Monday morning...cooler this morning..65 degrees ...made walking so pleasant....Mary and Sharon...so happy yall are healing and slowly getting back to your normal routine....isn't family wonderful when you need a helping hand...Marlyin hope you get relief with your foot/feet pain...Sue be careful walking in the heat...Jane hope you are doing well this morning....Jeanne...I to will discuss the B/P recall with my Dr my next appt which is in couple weeks...I don't want to take it if there's a cancer possibility.....Hi to any I missed...have wonderful day
Darlene, we have lots of large oak trees in our neighborhood and if I get outside early enough, the streets are still shady--and today I did get a shady walk. The only problem with my walk, though, is that lots of it is uphill and I do start puffing toward the end!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and stay cool if you can!
Sue
Hi Gals, I'm glad to hear Mary is gradually getting back to normal. Marilyn, the wheel chair can be a wonderful thing. If you have trouble getting around furniture, etc, take off the foot rests.
It's nice to see the temps dropping, but we got some much needed rain Sat night that brought down a lot of leaves which I hate since Bunny drags them in on her fur. I have no plans for today other than a couple loads of laundry. I'm still taking it easy and hope Mary is too. Have a great day everyone. Sharon
Sue the pain is from the heel spurs in both feet. My surgery is scheduled for November 1 for the left foot. After that heals then the right foot. It looks like the right foot will have to wait until after Christmas since I go to Gilbert's house in California for Christmas every year. Not gonna miss that, I need my right foot to drive the car.
Good to see both Mary and Sherry posting again.
Sherry I plan to get any furniture that will be in the way of the wheelchair ,moved and create the paths I will need ahead of time. I am mostly concerned about cleaning the litter boxes, preparing the food for the animals and getting breakfast for Keith,
On Saturday morning I discovered that one of the damn cats had peed on ,my electric stove top. I got it all cleaned up and left it. Yesterday I turn on the burner and had to go reset the breaker switch. Well I started to fry the bacon and something went POOF and made a loud noise, threw the break again and I saw some puffs of smoke coming out of the place where the dial was for the back burner. I immediately turned everything off and closed the breaker for the stove. I am so glad that I have other appliances to use instead of the stove. I have my air fryer and instant pot a toaster oven, and microwave. Even still have my George Foreman grill. I can do a lot with the Instant Pot and Air fryer.
It was a cool 44 here this morning when I left for Cedar Rapids for a rheumatology appt. I got a lot of errands finished up before I needed to get to the doc office. Then the unusual happened...they called me in BEFORE my appt. time! No changes to my prednisone...she left it up to me if I wanted to continue at 2 mg daily or wean myself off. She's ok with it either way. I don't want giant cell arteritis which can develop in those of us who've had polymyalgia rheumatica. https://www.hopkinsvasculitis.org/types-vasculitis/giant-cell-arteritis/
jane
Buzzing through & had to giggle out loud at your mishap with the cat, Marilyn.... one of mine shorted out my navigator Shark so nothing to do but throw the whole thing away. I cleaned it up but damage was done to the charger & guess battery in the unit. The new one wears a poster board "bib" over the whole power unit (elastic holding it in place so easy on & off).
I just got back from a few days in Missouri where I donated old school books from my gr-mother's house, Mcguffey readers & other interesting ones with my gr-mother's, father's & siblings names in... from 1880s-1920? Then on to my class luncheon. It was hot-hot the first couple days & then cooled down to almost chilly so had to take clothes for all seasons. Still cleaning out the mess & doing laundry because cats get sick at the thought of traveling. No kidding, Tom threw up before I even started the engine... in the driveway!
Mary, I've been checking on you every day to see how you are doing. So relieved to see your post today & know you are on the mend. The worst is over but those ribs will hurt for 6 weeks & all of a sudden they won't. I wish I had done re-hab & think I might be better yet, but Cas was in no condition to drive me & Dr wouldn't let me drive for a full 30 days.
Better run, need to stop at the store for milk, wanted to cook oatmeal this morning but no milk & I do put milk & sugar in my oatmeal! Filled the gas tank on the motorhome, ready for the next trip later in the month. Family reunion this time. Called the roofer to ask when he would have the guys out to put new gutters up... and called the people that installed the furnace & AC for the winter check.... can't come until Nov.18 so I won't wait THAT long, will have #1 son come check it out & put in the new humidifier filter & pay him what they would have charged. I insist on doing that because the other 2 kids are not around to do it & he will make time to help everyone but nobody else offers to pay him. He is retired but was called back to help do what others couldn't do, he baby sits & hauls his grands everywhere & teaches 2 engineering classes to grad students. He loves helping the kids & has gotten such nice reviews, even full faculty status... lousy pay for all the time he puts in, but something he enjoys. Anyway, "they say", if you have a job to do, ask a busy person to do it & true in his case.
Jane, by the time I was on prednisone 3 days I was so swelled up my arms stuck out (not down) & legs like tree trunks. I am amazed when I hear anyone can take it without a reaction. Mine was for a brown recluse spider bite & the doctor had tried 2 other meds that didn't help. Ended up doing my own thing when the Dr wanted to remove the whole area with surgery. I soaked the place with Epsom salt every few hours all day long & took vitamin B-1 (100mg a day) & first the red went away, size of my whole hand, then scab fell off (size of an egg) & I don't have a scar or anything, The Dr was stunned & explained the next year when she diagnosed me with shingles, she asked what was I going to do since the same meds as for brown spider bite. I used my own home remedy & fixed those shingles. I don't take the B-1 every day but only when I feel those nerve endings getting wired up. Kicks them before I break out.
Onward, still have that trip to the store & then start hauling the clean laundry back to the motorhome to clean up this room. About wheel chairs... when my son had braces on both legs for 2 years he used a skate board to roll around the house on his tummy... but don't think y'all would like that so how about those "rollators" with seats? All designs & after being exposed to a wheel chair in the house, would be easier to navigate one of those. Enough of my suggestions/remedies.
Wishing everyone better days, I am looking forward to the cooler temps! Trees were not starting to change here or in MO yet, but read someone said they were gorgeous in CO already. Shirley
Good 46 degree morning...sunny and delightful. My fall allergies are in full swing, making sleeping last night difficult. I suspect not much is going to get done today. ::)
Have a peaceful Tuesday.
jane
Good morning ....it was a nice 56 here this morning...great for walking...but will warm up by Thursday...Texas weather...Jane how are you doing on your new BP med?...enjoy your day buddies
Darlene...I don't really know yet. I've only been on it for 2 or 3 days. My BP was 156/76 at rheumatologist's yesterday, but I blame a lot of that on 2 things...1) it's always high in a doc office and 2) they don't know how to take BP correctly. They let your arm dangle unsupported, they have it lower than your heart, etc. If it's not taken correctly, how does a person know for sure what their BP is? That's my biggest gripe against medical assistants.
Good morning, Every Buddy. My cleaning lady is here and is busy cleaning everything. I helped her change my sheets and I'll put them in the washer shortly. I have bridge here tomorrow, so this is a great time for her to work here. She comes every 2 weeks and I can keep it somewhat tidy when she isn't here.
Sharon, we're still having temps in the high 90's. I try to get outside for my morning walk before it gets up that high, but sometimes I'm huffin' and puffin' long before I get to the top of the hill! I'm glad to hear that you are taking it "somewhat" easy. Try to take it easy!
Jane, lucky you to have cool temps this morning. So far it's not "too" hot, but will be before I get dressed and out for my morning walk. I hope you have a nice day and are able to get all your chores done early so you can have some time for fun things--like bridge with your friends! BTW, we're expecting temps in the high 90's again today!
Shirley, you are one busy woman! What fun to have a family reunion coming up soon. Both my sisters live elsewhere and although we talk on the phone and e-mail, I don't hear from them very often. I have been a widow since 2002 and my youngest sister is divorced. The second sister is on her third husband--this time he's a good one! I still miss my hubby, but have dated a bit with long time friends.
Not much else to report today. Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and stay cool if your temps are like mine here in Auburn!
Marilyn, I hope your foot is healed enough so that you can comfortably drive. I know you must be looking forward to your visit with Gilbert at Christmas. Will Keith go with you or will you need to get someone to stay with him? Thoughts and prayers from here for you both.
Sue
Hi Gals, I just got back from the dr. Another UTI + a fungal infection in the crease of the groin. Also told me what antacid to change to since I quit Prevacid a yr or so ago and have been taking Pepcid. Now that isn't working, so trying Maalox generic now. When John stopped at the drug store, he also got me an add-on quad-cane base for my cane since Mo will be trying me on the can Thursday. It gives a little more stability.
My cleaning girl was here today too.
Marilyn, good idea to open up paths for the wheelchair. Ewww on the cat peeing on the stove! Good you have other options.
Jane, glad it's cool for you. I never heard of large cell arthritis, but then, mine isn't rheumatoid.
Darlene, good you've cooled down too and can get your walks in. I can't believe Sue is still at 90 degrees.
Sue, nice your cleaning lady was there today too.
I have a friend coming to visit this afternoon. Actually, she was a friend of Ms Frances, and we became friends that way.f
Shirley, nice to have a visit to your home town and later a family reunion. I'm sure your McGuffey readers, etc. were happily received by the school. You must be the queen of home remedies. None of the drs know much about them. They just want to write a prescription.
Gotta go grab some lunch before my friend comes. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I am hosting my Wednesday bridge group this afternoon. So I spent way too much time making my favorite cookies (which did not turn out well!) and cleaning up the kitchen. I also got out card tables and set them up for playing this afternoon. My cookie recipe is easy to make, but something was not right with them. They are edible, but not as tasty as they should be. I'll probably be throwing out the left-overs when the gals go home!
I've not showered or dressed for the day, so need to get to it. I hope all are well and having a good morning.
Sue
John and I just got home. We went to the 3rd and probably last of the retirement homes and put a hold on one of them. No money or contract involved yet. Still digesting, but really liked the apt and the area. It's in a small town called Matthews, SE of Charlotte, about 45 mins from here. John often plays bridge in the area. After that, I had a back appt and he again said to have the dry needling done + therapy. On the way home we stopped at Best Buy and bought a new set of landlines as ours were all in the last stages of demise. Of course, they won't be up and running for 7 hours till they are fully charged. I am totally beat. More tomorrow.
Sue, hope you got some good cards this afternoon.
Sharon, glad you found one of the retirement communities you liked. Definitely a plus that it's near where John plays bridge. Good luck with the decision-making.
jane, are you due to get any of this early snowstorm? I hope not too bad for your area.
Darlene, glad you're getting some cooler weather. I know how hot it can be in Texas.
Sue's here to take me to appointments. We went for a pacemaker check today, and the followup with the surgeon is tomorrow. She also took me to get a mani/pedi - it was wonderful! I'm so glad to get the nails tended to.
We're finally getting some almost seasonable weather now - we had a high of 80 today.
Happy Wednesday to all the Buddies!
I just found out we're going to have our first great-grandbaby in midMay. Jesse and Darby are pregnant!!!
Sharon. Sounds like you are in the mood to move. That was fast. I have been talking about it for a while.
I just hate thought of it. Been comfy here so long. But like now when things need doing and can't get good help that is when I think should move. Hard to find type of place I would like. I could not be in one where the dining was involved. I just still love cooking and would not like going of menu or eating around a lot of people. But time wil tell.
Now what is the name of the one you have chosen. We can pick it up on line.
Do you now have your house on the market?
I'm in the clutches of a giant cold... :-\ and doing nothing but lounging around. I was fine Monday at rheumatologist...but Tuesday...WHAMMO...so I skipped bridge yesterday and am just hoping things clear up.
Sharon...I must have written it wrong...it's not arthritis...it's Giant Cell Arteritis, also called temporal arteritis, an inflammatory disease of blood vessels. Symptoms may include headache, pain over the temples, flu-like symptoms, double vision, and difficulty opening the mouth. Complication can include blockage of the artery to the eye with resulting blindness, aortic dissection, and aortic aneurysm. GCA is frequently associated with polymyalgia rheumatica.--Wikipedia I'm concerned because I have had the Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Scary stuff.
Marilyn... Have you been able to get your stove working? Did you get the wheelchair and how's that working for getting around the house?
Sue...hope the bridge hosting went well.
Mary...Hurrah on new baby coming and hope all appts go well.
Darlene...we're plunging down into the 40s and 30s...this weekend will be chilly...and yep...snow is possible. Just flurries, I think, but I guess I better get my snow blower tuned up. It sounds from the northern tier of states, as if the big snows are just around the corner.
Shirley...always good to see your posts.
Jeanne...I guess we'll all know when it's time to make a change. I'm not ready for that yet, either, but who knows in a year or so. Health issues can arise so quickly.
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I didn't get out of bed this morning until 8:30 and have accomplished very little. It is cooler outside this morning with some wind and I need to get out there and walk but I also need to do some laundry and other chores. I want to make a pumpkin pie (a little small one) to give Eddie tomorrow after he takes me to the library and Kroger. I'm hoping it will turn out OK.
Bridge was good except for getting the tables and chairs out and then putting them away after every one went home. I had some good hands and some not so good. However, I enjoy having bridge here and visiting with friends. Unless I'm playing bridge I seldom see anyone except members who attend the same church as I do.
Sharon, please keep us posted on your plans about moving. I hope you find a place that will meet your needs.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Marilyn, I hope you're feeling better today.
Sue
Jane. I am allowing the bigger burner controls to dry bout for quite a whele before I try using it again. I use the small burners then immediately close the breaker. Just having in it on while I cook something. Hopefully it will work again, if not I will have to get someone in to fix it. That stove top isn't very old maybe 5 years My friend will bring the wheel chair next week.
I go to then nurse practitioner on Monday for the pro-op exam, then to the lab for blood work and back to get an EKG. Some days my feet don't hurt as much as others.
Sitting waiting for it to warm up a little. Need to do a little painting outside. they said would be 75 today but its past noon. windy and only 64 deg. Then it is really going to get cold. I hated the heat but not ready for winter.
Got my Flu shot yesterday. Usually arm little sore but seems O.K. Got the Pneumonia one last year she said usually they give 2 but she said not bother with the second one Usually for the younger people and people that have weak systems and get sick more.
Need to dress. Think will leave paint for later. Do some other things. Need to go buy paint anyway.
Congratulations, Mary, on the great grand baby. We have 3 now. The recently married couple will probably give us more, but not until she finishes her Nurse Practitioner classes. Bet that mani/pedi felt good. I still need to get mine, but John won't sit around while I do it. I've done what I can. Mo is due within the hour. I've been walking some on my own, so think I'm ready.
We haven't put any $$ down on the retirement center. We're still thinking about it. The name is Windsor Run in Charlotte, NC. They don't have an assisted care unit yet but it is on the planning board. A doctor is on staff all day and on call at night. John thinks we shouldn't take Bunny to live in an apt. I don't see his reasoning, but I often don't. That's still under debate among other things. Jane, that arteritis sounds really scary. Take care!! I also hope your cold clears up soon. Can't believe snow is in your near future!
Marilyn, good luck with your pre-op at the hospital.
Darlene, you're probably enjoying the cooler weather. It's 75 here, but drops a lot at night.
GE man was here to fix my icemaker. Pest guy came and said we didn't have a problem. Mo here soon.
I was so tired yesterday. I was in and out of the car a lot and even though John pushed me in a wheelchair, I was still tired. If I go to any of these places, I'm going to have to get a motorized scooter or wheelchair unless I suddenly transform.
Have a good day. Sharon
Well no painting done today. Fact still in pJs. Didn't loaf around but once I start doing something in the kitchen i never quit. Love cooking. Went to store yesterday and they had this sweet peppers all colours for $1 so got 4 and today cut them all into inch size and put in freezer bag. Same with sweet onions. I keep frozen pizza dough all the time so I just baked the way I eat them . Lots Mrooms, onion, peppers cheese and sausage.,did 2 and baked cut into slices and put into freezer bags. (Did eat 2 for lunch) Then make chili to freeze so that will be dinner today.Now cleaned the kitchen and will watch Rachael for a hour with cup of tea, That has been my day. Thin will shower now and do little of anything more today.
Hope you all are feeling better that are fighting such as colds.
I will pick Windsor Run up on line Sharon, Could you part with your dog. But I know it is getting older now and you most probably will take you time deciding the move. someplaces here that are really nice will let you move into one of the furnish ones for a month or 2 for the winter months just to try out. That I may try when trying to decide.
I went up to the walk-in clinic at 4:00 and got right in. They tested me for influenza A and B and strep. Both are around, but I don't have either. She said my throat is raw from all the drainage and gave me a 'script for 10 days of antibiotic and to take corisidan For high blood pressure. The coughing tears me apart. Pharmacist went and got me some water when a coughing spasm wouldn't quit.
Dropping temps and rain started as I left the pharmacy. I hope I can sleep tonight.
Jane
Good morning...whoa....it's 48 and raining here...but in few days be back up to 80 plus....Jane hope you are feeling better this morning...yeah I knew it was to early to tell about your new BP med...was just wondering about side effects..if any...Sharon...hope you find a suitable retirement apt...I will stay in my home long as I can...Jeanne good luck on your painting...Sue...of course I didn't walk this morning...mabey later if it stops raining...Hi to Mary ...Marlyin and all others...have wonderful day
Darlene..no side effects from the metropolol...BP was 146/76, but she said you're sick...so not a good test." I will go up for a check when I feel better.
40 degrees here, windy, and dark clouds. Freeze warning for tonight.
Throat still so sore it's hard to swallow anything. I don't think I have ever had this bad of a sore throat.
Jane
Good almost still morning, every Buddy. Eddie just left after taking me to Kroger and the library. I returned most of my books and checked out enough to tide me over until next Friday. I read most afternoons and enjoy most of the books I check out, although I sometimes come home with the occasional Dud!
Jane, I'm so sorry you're having a really sore throat. I hope you feel better soon and also hope that you are taking it easy. Take care of yourself and keep us updated!
Darlene, I didn't walk this morning, either, but hopefully will get outside when the shade is all over my walking area--probably about 5:00 or later.
Jeanne, you've had a couple of busy days. I hope everything is soon accomplished and you can take it easy for a while!
Marilyn, I hope you are having a better day. Any news on upcoming surgery?https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/Smileys/alive/smitten.gif
Just got home. Had. To go give blood for a full panelcheckop. Not had one for three years.
Now I stayed on the Losartan.just picked up refill. Right now my testing coming up in around 29/68/67 I am happy with it. Also balance back normal. Will see Monday if sodium better on today's test.
Pouring down still and getting so cold.
Fired the handyman when he called this morning .first time in. Years I have had to do that. He was bad. Was taking 3 hours todo a hour job. Glad it was bad weather before he came out today to start on anything else. He is not happy but could tell not a worker. Gets his money from gov. To easy Medicaid ,Food stamps. All free stuff available. For years. It makes people lazy.
Books Igot last week not to good. Have a couple. On order. May go to library. House nice and warm so not sure.
Making a meat loaf at the moment.
Jane. Is it ok to take corisidan if taking BP pills
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I am sure having trouble reading the small font so please excuse me if I don't respond to them. They are very difficult to read even will my glasses I have to get out the magnifying glass and that is a pain in the rear. So I just have to skip over them. Not being rude just can't read the posts.
Good chilly Saturday morning. It looks beautiful out there this morning, but I'm not going anywhere. ;)
Jeanne...sometimes you just can't deal with workmen. We had a "handyman" who also took FOREVER to get a job done. Finally Ray told him that Friday of that week was his last day. Mike argued he didn't know if he'd be done by then...Ray's response, "Yes, Mike, you WILL be done. We've run out of money for this project. Friday is your last day." Then Ray and I did the porch he never got to in a half day. Another local fellow told us he'd gotten an estimate from Mike for a job...and then the final bill was 4 times the estimate! Here that's not done. The final bill is the same...or very close to whatever the estimate is you're given.
Marilyn...I hope this size 3 print is readable for you.
Slept better last night...things are beginning to get better but the Augmentin is causing some intestinal issues...one of the side effects mentioned...and I remember that from before, so added Imodium to my gazillion pills. I'm using honey to try and
stop the spasms of coughs. It also makes it possible for me to swallow food without the pain of the raw throat.
It's going to be an inside day...and watching sports from my recliner, I'm sure.
Have a good Saturday!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but am not dressed yet. It was pretty warm again yesterday and will also be hot today. I need to get dressed and out for my morning walk while we still have shade in our neighborhood. Almost every home in our neighborhood has large trees, so not too bad for walking outside.
I also need to study my Sunday School lesson. Our teacher and his wife are off to Italy for a tour and I will teach this week and perhaps the following one. I am happy that we have returned to our regular lessons which more or less follow the sermon topics. One thing I don't like, though, is that a group of Elders is working to get more donations to our church and they are pressuring members to elevate donations. This might be fine for those who are still employed, but for retirees who like me may be facing a move to a nursing home is not very reassuring!
Jane, I hope You are feeling better this morning. Having continuous coughing spells is tough and I hope that you can keep it under control. I'm glad you are sleeping better and hope the side effects will subside.
I hope Every Buddy looking in is feeling well this morning. Take care, Buddies, and keep us posted.
Sue
Jane. When did you get your flu shot?
I got mine we'd. No sign of cold then but today just sneezing and coughing away. Nothing hurts but nose running get like a tap.
I think some men who call them selves handy men are just men that did not to stick with a steady job. I can do the jobs faster and better than this one . I learned a lot when young and worked 10 years around big construction companies here. Can estimate and hire. Just don't want to take time now.need to hire one that needs the money now. Use to be lot of them. A lot of Mexicans in town now and they are going to be taking over lots of this kind of work. They seem happy to work. I will just do small things. now for this year and look for good man Spring.
Sun. Is out but cold so nothing outside today. Fact could be a lazy day. Just going tomakesome soups for freezer . Maybe clean the love set and lounge chair as have ordered new covers on line. Not sure on carpet cleaning. Have gotten all throw rugs cleaned and all comforts cleaned. Every thing just needs put down for winter.
Jane will you be staying home this winter. No Texas?.
Hi Gals, no rain here, in the mid 70's.
We have decided not to move to an independent living for several reasons. Maybe when we need more care. Kids are upset though.
Mo gave me his last therapy yesterday. I walked some down the street without a cane and am walking most of the time without one inside. He said to use it when I felt I needed it, but that I didn't really need it. Yea!!!
I need to read my SS lesson this afternoon, too. Although we aren't teaching. I did make a pot roast and vegetables for him and his wife last week. His wife is very ill and in hospice and he is 87.
Nothing much else going on here. I can understand the handyman problems though. I go to my primary on Wed. Hope to get clearance to drive. If not, I may shoot him!! John's birthday is Monday and mine is on Friday. I can't believe I'll be 80!!! Liam's 2nd birthday is the 20th. I just addressed his card. Time goes so fast.
Jane, hope you feel better. Hot tea with lemon and honey is my go-to for a cough.
Jeanne and Sue, enjoy reading this afternoon. Sharon
Sharon.
Unless you think you really need full help I wondered why you would want to move into assisted living. Maybe independent one would be better if you want to move into smaller home with no yard to take care of. You still have John to help.
You seem to enjoy a little gardening.at 79 years old you lot younger than most of us.
My daughter in Texas has been on to me for not moving to be close to them in Texas for years now.. I just can't see it.
She now is having back operation done Monday. Had her knees replaced and other things over past few years and she still in 60s. Think doctors in Texas believe operations the thing.that and pills.
I go more for right food and exercise.
Remember the saying. Once you think your old you will never feel young again......
Jane I have always been able to ready your posts just fine.
Sue Jeanne and Sharon I can barely read your small font posts so I have a vague idea what they said.
Sue said something about Sunday school
Jeanne talked abou tMexicans and work
Sharonshe isn't going to move.
Not sure If I got that right.
For those who need to use a larger font:
Before starting your post, click on the big A with an "up and down red arrow" and there on number 4. Your cursor will be positioned just right for starting your message. End your writing with hitting "post" as usual.
Sunday morning greetings. It's in the 30s here and overcast.
Sharon....you and John have made an informed decision, after checking out 3 or so places, and you know what is out there, what's involved and the $$$. I think you were very wise to do that. I think, as your health returns, you will be glad you didn't make a hasty decision. It sounds as if you've made fantastic progress.
Jeanne...no, I canceled our reservation for the condo in Tx back in August. Driving 1500 miles by myself to spend 3 months there alone is not what I'd enjoy. I can be here, warm and cozy in my house and close to friends and medical people. I might go somewhere for a week or two, but that's all.
Tks, Bubble. This is a size 3. Some like this size 4.
Hi to Sue, Darlene, Mary, Marilyn, Joy, Shirley,
Doc gave me an inhaler yesterday, and I swear that thing tried to kill me this morning. I about coughed myself inside out after using it. So much for "calming my bronchitis." It "uncalmed" everything!
My thermostat is really wonky in my bedroom....again at 79 w(en it's supposedly turned off. I went down to th furnac room and cranked the lever for that zone to what I hope is OFF. I can't sleep in a hot room. Temp down this morning.
Time to get some breakfast in me, and see who's playing this afternoon.
Jane
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I use the size 4 font, and Bold. Makes it easier for me to read, too, Marilyn.
It finally cooled off here, too. I turned the a/c off and the heat on this morning. It was down below 70 in the house, so it was time. The heat hasn't clicked on yet, and I doubt it will until maybe in the morning. At least we're finally through with the 90+ temperatures for this season.
Nothing exciting going on around here this weekend. Hope everybody's team wins!
Marilyn, I'm sorry. I try to remember, but still forget much of the time.
Yes, Jane, we investigated things a lot before deciding not to move. If something happened to John, I would probably mov right away. Jeanne, we were never interested in assisted living unless our health changed dramatically.
We're back from SS & church and I'm tired. Tomorrow, we have to go to a funeral for a SS member at 11:00. He was such a nice man and we hate to lose him. Dr's appt on Wed. Hope I get clearance to drive then. Mo will discharge me sometime this week too. Nothing else on the docket.
It's rainy and cool here. Furnace is on too. Have a blessed day.
Sharon
Hi everyone...home from church...temps still cool...I'm still having problems getting right BP med...it's been up this weekend so will call my Dr in the morning..Jeanne what strength is your Losartan...mine is 50mg....Have a great Sunday everyone
Hello Every Buddy. We went to church this morning I was able to stand to sing without pain in my foot. But I had taken some Tylenol about 8:30 this morning so it had time to work before church.
After we got home and had lunch, I took Freckles for a walk then got busy to make her food for the week. That burner on the stove top works now that it is dried out. However, as I turn the know there are places where it goes completely off and others it goes to high when it should be on low. I really have to keep an eye on it. I do throw the breaker to off when I am through cooking, just don't want to take any chances.
Looks like my Losartan is 100 mg and 2 months he added a pill for metroprol at 25 mg. seems to have now. Worked good for me .not getting any bad numbers. Let's see how my full panel comes out . Should call me in this week. The take 6 vilest of blood for it and tests everything.
Jane. I can't see your going all that way this winter either. Texas is having some auful weather this year so never know what it will be like.
I feel like spending a couple weeks someplace myself to make up for our horrible summer. I have always thought. Would like to visit Barbados. One island run by UK up to few years and people say it's like NZ very British. It's never to hot or cold. Will still try for UK in spring?
But just for now relax and get a little work done around the place.
Lost most all my friends now. Just my best friend of 55 years but now she has gotten Alzheimer's and in a nursing home 40 miles away. Will have to spend time with her.
Jane mine gave me a inhaler last year. I don't use often as the seem to make my throat sore. One just has to not inhale much. I very seldom see need of it. Keeps air line open he says if have congestion.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I slept late this morning and have accomplished very little. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but nothing else. I need to get outside and walk, but haven't managed to get that done, either! That's my next job after I finish writing here.
Not much going on here today. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and will have a good day.
Sue
30s here this morning but sunny and bright. First day in 6 That I don't have a swollen and sore throat! It's so nice to be able to swallow without pain or gagging.
Cough seems to be breaking up, too.
No ambition, however, so it'll be a recliner chair day. ;D
Jane
I am going for my pre-op this morning, trying to drink a LOT of water before I go so the lab will not have problem,s getting a vein to come up. They will also do a EKG.
Hope you feel better soon Jane.
Jane...Jeanne Marlyin...I think yall take metoprolol....did your Drs tell you to check your pulse before taking?...My Dr told me to...just wondering.....hope everyone is having a good Monday holiday....
Gee don't know what happened to my message.....doubt it can be read...,sorry
No, Darlene, nobody told me anything about metropolol, except the pharmactist who suggested taking it at night to lessen any side effects. I'm taking so many meds now for this cold and cough, it's hard to know what's causing my drowsiness, etc.
Darlene, no my dr didn't tell me anything like that. Just if the BP is under 100 not to take it,
Good morning, Every Buddy. Jane, I hope you'll feel much better today. It sounds like you've been having a tough week. Enjoy your recliner and take it easy. Keep us posted--I hope you feel much better today.
Marilyn, good luck with your pre-op exam. Keep us posted. Thoughts and prayers for a good result for you.
Hooray, Jane, that you don't have a sore throat this morning. Keep us posted and take it easy!
Sharon, it sounds like you have a busy week ahead of you. I hope you can find time to rest and relax.
Hello to Mary and other Buddies looking in. I hope every Buddy has a good day.
Sue
So far today not in the mood to do anything. It's sort f cold and no sun yet. Saying rain. Think will just play. Read. Tv. Eat. And stay in pj.
Glad your cold behind you and better Jane. Maybe that will amune you for winter. That seems to be My way . I get one right after taking flu shot and then that is it for winter. Hope same this year.
Hi Gals. Yesterday, I went to a SS member's funeral. Then it was John's birthday, so steak for dinner.
I received my mobile alarm system yesterday and have that all set up. It comes with a lockbox on the frontdoor that holds a key and has a combination. Today, I walked to each of my next-door neighbors to give them a copy oof the instructions, the code, and our children's names & phones, so they could notify them and also get in the house to help me. Also, the ER could get in. I'm not thrilled with it, but think I should have it.
Nothing going on here today. I'm glad Jane is better and I hope you all get your BP meds straightened out. Jeanne, it is about 70 here and a little overcast. Rain predicted tonight. Marilyn, hope all goes well with the preop and only 1 stick!
Have a nice day all. Sharon
Another overcast fall day here and windy. I've gotten out my hat...need to keep my ears covered in the wind or end with earaches. I'm such a little kid, sometimes. :2funny:
I called my neighbor, Kathy, who's been sick with this upper respiratory stuff too, to see if she needed anything from the store. Her husband and son are on an Honor Flight today to DC. She had to get out to go to the doc again, so I got to WalMart, got another 'script, some groceries and I'm set for the rest of this week. I'm feeling much better today...just the lingering cough...and hope to get to bridge tomorrow.
I'm getting lots of reading done. No energy to do anything else.
jane
I havnt done anything today. I had quit taking naps like I had been doing all the hot summer. I found that I was not sleeping as good at night once I quit. So today even got under sheets . Slept so good but took 1 hr. 45 min. Let's see what happens tonight.
Seems to be getting dark by 6pm so I will go shopping tomorrow now.
Dr. Not called me yet on the blood panel I took. Look for that back tomorrow. Feeling really good these days.
Hi buddies...been hot here today...supposed to be stormy and cooler tomorrow...Jeanne glad you are finally feeling better...is the lorsorton the only BP med u are taking?.Im so tired of worrying about mine.....have good evening
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, read the paper, and cleaned up the kitchen. I'm waiting for Bill's first wife to arrive sometime this morning. She and I are still friends although Tim thinks I shouldn't be. I am very fond of her despite the divorce and am glad she's in town and will visit me today. She is in town with a friend who has an appointment with someone at AU, so we should have time for a nice visit.
Not much else going on today and it looks like rain for most of the day. I will try to get out for a walk if the weather clears up.
Jane, I hope you're on the mend and feeling much better.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Good Morning every buddy. I hope you are all doing well today. It is raining a bit here but I took Freckles for an early morning walk anyway. This morning I am going to my Alz caregivers group meeting. the afernoon I am taking Keith to the ENT for that lump in front of his left ear it has gotten bigger over the last year and both the Dr and I a re concerned about it.
As for me I am doing OK.
Hi, Gals. Jeanne, glad you're feeling so much better. I try not to take naps, but since my fall, I often just run out of steam in the afternoon and have to sleep.
Darlene, hope you get your meds figured out.
Sue, how nice that you have remained friends with your ex daughter-in-law. I hope you have a lovely visit. I think it all depends on the reasons for the divorce, etc. I wouldn't give Lori's ex-husbands the time of day, but they were abusive to her.
My doctor's appt is finally today. My neighbor is driving me there. I pray that he lets me drive now and that he says I don't need the 1 Gabepentin I'm still on. I imagine I'll have to have another urine test to be sure the UTI is cleared up, which I'm sure it is.
Nothing else going on today. It's rainy and cool. Jane, hope you continue to improve. Marilyn, I hope the lump is just a cyst. Let us know. Sharon
Bridge today was a bust for me... bad, bad cards.
Going to watch some hockey tonight, I guess.
I sure hope my energy comes back soon.
Jane
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Not ready for winter.had to go out early today. So cold 33 deg. Only want to 49 and with the winds still felt like 30. Dug out a winter coat and hat.going to try and not stick in the house all the time in winter. So easy to do.
Candy? Yes the BP pill is the only drug I take. I think you and I worry to much if we don't have a good one all the time. Dr. Tell me that. I get to him all the time . I am going to try and stop taking it 2 times a day. And stick with what I am doing now. I feel pretty good. Just did not like the dizzy and balance problem. That's gone. I will try and get with him Friday an see how all the blood testing came out. Then will try to relax on the BP for awhile. I need to get more involved in something new this winter. I think Borden is getting to be a problem for me.
I use to spend hours on computer. Lots of emailing and such. Bowling . Out a lot. Last 2 years I think I have lost at least 7 friends that we spent time together. Now this year have really noticed it changing. Even s ad f changed so much. Just have to now adjust and get busy.
Good morning...Jeanne...yes I am guilty of worrying to much about my BP....going to try to quit....so you take your pill twice a day? Hi to all looking in
Hi Gals. The Dr gave me clearance to drive and took me off the last Gabepentin. Then the therapist came and discharged me! A good day!
I may go get a mani/pedi today! First since May. I also need to get a new book at the library. The one John brought me is a Robin Cook called NANO.Too much science for me. I also need to call the nearby therapy place and schedule my dry needling. I hope that will improve the pain on my side/back. Physiatrist suggested it.
Jane, I hope your energy returns soon. In the meantime, rest.
We haven't heard from Mary in a while. I hope she is mending well.
Unless your BP is really out of sight, I'd take the med given and forget about it. Of course, mine is low.
Marilyn, hope your pre-op went well.
Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's cooler and windy here today. Eddie called me yesterday and asked if he could take me to Kroger today as he is going out of town for the weekend. I have had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and have my grocery list made, so I'm OK with going today. I hope he has time to stop off at the library. I'll return the books I've read, but not get any new ones. If I finish the others I can walk over to the library on Saturday to return them and get a few more.
Jane, I hope you got some rest and are feeling better. Jeanne, it's colder here today, but nothing like your low temps. I did dig out a heavier sweater to wear to Kroger and the library. It's really too warm for inside in my sweater, but it's pretty windy outside and I'll be glad I have it on.
I've been expecting Bill's first wife to call me this morning. She'd e-mailed me that she was coming down to AU to see about getting her masters degree in Horticulture. I hope if she calls while I'm grocery shopping that she'll leave her phone number.
Sharon, it sounds as if you're getting back into the swing of things. Be careful and try not to overdo anything. I think you may want to get right back into every thing you like to do and perhaps slowing down on that might be helpful to your full recovery. Just a thought, but you'll know best what you can do without overtaxing yourself.
Hi To Jeanne, Darlene, Marilyn, and Every Buddy looking in.
Sue
HURRAH for Sharon getting her wheels back!! and DISCHARGED from PT. You've really made a lot of progress!
As Jeanne said, it's pretty chilly here in the mornings...and only going to 40s some days. It's to be a bit warmer the next few days. Time to change the clothes around from short sleeve tees to turtlenecks, I guess.
I'm meeting Joan today in Dubuque for lunch. I'm looking forward to that. Tomorrow night nephew and wife from WI are coming for the weekend to help me get garden pots put away and things ready for the winter.
jane
I forgot to mention...I'm so excited my 3 boys and daughter is coming for the weekend...be so good to have all my kids here.....
Had lunch with friend Joan...and learned she's going to be moving nearer her daughter. Joan has a lot of heart problems and, like me, has no family near where she is now. They want her to move up to the Mpls area yet this fall, but it'll kind of depend on what the cardio says after they have a look at her valves, which they think are "leaking." I guess the reality is for all of us who are alone now and have no family near will have to make some living decisions. I'm not sure I want to make that decision yet, but I need to be thinking about it.
Beautiful day here...harvest is in full swing...soybeans coming out of the fields and corn started, too, to be harvested.
jane
Candy. No I only take the BP poll once a day. I meant that I just test what my pressure is twice. Now I was taking my pills with breakfast time for years but decided on taking before bedtime. Seems to be doing better that way.
/Darlene, glad you're getting some good visit time with your kids.
jane, glad to hear you're finally getting over your cold. That's no fun! It's tough to make decisions, and make them by yourself. But it's good that you're going to start thinking about ways to deal with the future.
Jeanne, I hope you have a "reasonable" winter. I know I made the right decision to leave my house, but, like jane, you have to decide what's right for you.
Marilyn, it sounds like you're well on the way to getting your feet fixed. I know you'll be glad to have it done.
Sue, you're so lucky to have your young friend to take you on your weekly trip. Chattanooga is just not getting a service called "Drive a Senior", but it's only available to people still in their home (like you...not me).
Sharon, glad you've been discharged. Take it easy and don't try to do too much at first. Also, it was good that y'all looked at some of the senior-living facilities. It's always good to have some idea of what's available, even if you decide not do it right now.
I'm still continuing to improve a little bit every day, but I overdid today. I needed to go to the cardiologist's office (and see the NP) to get my prescriptions called in to Express Scrips before they ran out. I couldn't use the bus service here, so I drove myself. I didn't have any problems with the driving, but I was really worn out by the time I got back. I think I'm finally going to sign up for Uber, like my girls have been urging me to do. Margaret will be here tomorrow and I'll ask her to help me then.
My niece (professor of sculpture at UC Davis, CA) is going to be in Chattanooga for a couple of days, giving a paper at some meeting, and she's going to spend the afternoon with me (and Margaret). I haven't seen her in a number of years, so I'm excited.
Jane ,
It is much easier for me staying here in c/u as I have lived alone now over 50 years and never had family close. Grands went to Univ. of Illinois with one at ill. State . Plus daughter and husband came back for 2 years to U of I after military but then eent back to Texas . Grands lift Illinois after graduating. I traveled a lot and went back to UK 14 times. Family came from there 5 times. I worked 40 years in C/u. Had some long standing friends. Sad though to see all have now past. Just seems that things have gone so fast. I have been so lucky with never having health problems and having great dr.
I just believe I am blessed to have a guarded angel looking out for me. Good idea who it is.
I have always been sort of a loner from young so I enjoy it.
Most of my friends over the years never married . Same with my brothers in u.k so no nieces or nephews. Many of my aunts and uncles stayed single and we lost most of them killed through the wars
So theat now leaves me the final one holding family name.
Maybe I should write a book. None of my family here in U.s interested at all in the past. I did spend 6 years on researching my past families. Can see where my way of being. Comes from. Some where really interesting.
Think I will get back to doing more on mothers side this winter.good way to spend time.
Good morning, Jeanne, Mary, and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've dressed for our trip to the library and to Kroger. Eddie will be here shortly and we'll have a cup of coffee and then head out for my errands.
It's much cooler here today and might rain, too. Yesterday Terri picked me up and we went out to a new to me housing development to play bridge with our Thursday bridge club. I won second place (a whole 75 Cents!) and put the quarters in my jar to use the next time I play with this bridge club!
I don't need much from Kroger, but do have some small items to tide me over until next week's trip.
It's cloudy here today and might rain, so I'm going to dig my rain jacket out of the closet and take it with me.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well today (and Mary, woo hoo on you feeling better!). Take care, Buddies and have a nice day!
Sue
The early part of September I had a Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin removed . I got a call from the dermatologist's office , am now waiting for approval from our insurance to set up another appt . The dr. wants to go deeper , so there must still be some affected tissue .
Had another lazy day so far. It is sunny out so should go and buy some paint and do some work outside tomorrow as it is suppose to be 60s
Just making soup at the.moment and will maybe run out when it done.
Proud of you Sharen,sounds like you coming along great. I was not driving car for 5 weeks in last spring. It's awful. Hate thinking that soon will not have driving card. I don't put many miles on and things so close that I could get buy without one. This new car high insurance. Be cheaper taking cab.
After having cars for 60 years though hard to think of it not being at the door. Just hold thinking until day comes. So much to think about as we age isn't there?
alpiner, sorry about the skin cancer and having to have a larger section taken out. Always best to have that sort of thing checked. Keep us posted.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm still in my P.J's, and it's raining buckets outside right now. I won't be walking outside as I usually do. I'm planning a lot of reading (with the library books I picked up yesterday) today and tomorrow.
Alpiner, I'm also sorry about the skin cancer and the surgery. I hope you'll heal soon and have no more trouble. Thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery.
Sharon, it sounds as if you're getting back into the swing of things. I hope you aren't overdoing it and taking time to rest when you need it. Are you back to playing bridge with your friends?
Not much else to report here. I'm planning on reading one of the library books I picked up when Eddie took me to the library yesterday. I've already finished one--a cowboy mystery!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Jane, I hope all is well with you and we'll see a message soon.
Sue
Yesterday was my 80th birthday and it was so much fun, I think I'll do it again next year! :D I received 3 flower bouquets, 1 from son, 1 from granddaughter, & 1 from a grandson that I'm really not very close to, so that was a surprise. Maybe he is growing up. I also received a "Nothing but Bundts" cake from Melanie, and an edibles fruit bouquet from Lori. Plus calls from all and from another grandson & ggs. I got a message from another grandson's wife that they would call this weekend. Also heard from a sil, and Lynn Lampman for those of you who remember her. That was a surprise. She is still breaking bones and fighting leukemia. What a fighter!
I also drove (YEA) to the library and to get my nails done. Then we went out for dinner at a new place. WONDERFUL DAY! Just wish I didn't feel 90 instead of 80!
Alpiner, good you got the spot on your hand checked.
Sue, Eddie sounds like a real find for you and Tim. Glad you won some money at bridge. Our club plays this coming Wed. and I am hostess. I am still taking it easy. My back won't let me do otherwise.
Jane, hope you're over your cold by now and can do something fun. We're supposed to get rain today and tomorrow from the gulf hurricane, but it hasn't started yet.
I haven't dressed yet. Need to get moving. Sharon
Sharon
Sounds like you ere well remembered for your birthday. Glad you were back home. You should now start thinking more as 70 years not 90doctor s just got back taking 10 years off you.
Here you would have needed to take a road test driving..
I should have done some work outside today. Was nice. But I needed to go and get the paint and hate shopping on. Saturday's. Will try and get out earlier in the morning and get it done.better leave the Sunday paper in the box. It usually takes me 2 hours to read it on Sunday's and stay in PJs.
Good early afternoon, Every Buddy. I've been to Sunday School and Church and have come home, had lunch, and am planning on a walk later this afternoon as well as reading library books prior to that or perhaps only one lengthier one.
Olyne called me this morning to tell me she is nauseus (spelling?) and is not able to get to church. She suggested I call Nancy who also lives near me and Nancy was glad to pick me up and bring me home. I did call Nancy and walked down my driveway so she didn't need to drive up hill. And afterwards I asked her to drop me off at the driveway entrance.
I'm happy to see Jeanne's post as well as Sharon's (wow, Sharon, you hit the jack pot yesterday! You're right that Eddie is a life saver for me. He came by on Thursday as he was planning a trip to Six Flags with a couple of his Buddies. I'll see him again on Friday.) Jeanne, I hope you are taking it easy, too, and have a nice week.
Alpiner, I'm also sorry about the skin cancer and hope your doctor got it all. Thoughts and prayers here for a speedy recovery. Keep us posted.
Mary, I hope this is another good day for you. Take care and let us know how things are going.
Is Jane still out of town? I hope all is well and things are settling down for our Jane.
Happy Sunday, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. We're back from SS & church also and have finished lunch and put in a load of towels. The SS had a cake for us today--just what I needed! But a sweet thought. It was also Pastor Bob's birthday this past week, so everyone felt they had to celebrate us.
Yes, Sue, everyone really was thoughtful about my birthday. I felt really loved.
No plans for the afternoon. Probably read also.
I think Jane is home from Ohio. I don't know why she isn't posting. Maybe everything is catching up to her.
Mary, we haven't heard much from you either. I hope you are continuing to mend.
Marilyn, what did the doctor say about the lump they took off of Keith's face/ear? Was it a cyst or something else. Prayers it's okay.
Sharon
Sherry Keith will have the lump removed tomorrow. The Dr. doesn't think it is cancer just a large cyst.
Nothing else new here. Rained most of yesterday, no rain today. I thin k I will go see anbout baking an Apple Crisp.
Sunday evening greetings!
It's good to see Sharon had a great 80th and is out and about with her own wheels.
Hi to Sue, Jeanne, Mary, Darlene, Alpiner, Marilyn,
Nephew, wife and older son, Joe...the vet...were here this weekend, helping me get ready for winter. They got my outside flower pots emptied and put away, the hoses disconnected and water shut off to the drained outside faucets, the grill put inside for the winter, and a bunch of odds and ends...including clearing a clog in my kitchen sink. I couldn't do the plunger by myself...nobody to hold the other side closed and nobody with enough oomph to use the plunger. Joe also cleaned my big feeder and filled it and put it back up before they left for Mpls and northern WI this morning. Don and Joe went through more of Ray's clothes and belongings and had big piles they took with them and for other son, Sam...and left me with a couple bags for Goodwill that didn't fit them or weren't what they needed.
jane
Cold, wet, windy and dreary Monday here. Great day to do laundry, sit in the Fam room with the fireplace on and read. Perfect wet, windy, cold Monday.
And that's my news! :D
jane
Due to get more rain today here, too. This is a good thing - we've been in quite a drought.
Still not a lot of energy, but I do get stuff done. Just not a lot at any one time. OT came and dismissed me today, and PT came - only two more visits for them.
Marilyn, I hope all goes well with Keith's procedure today, and it doesn't get him too upset.
alpiner, when are you having the additional work done on your hand.
Glad you're getting back to "normal", Sharon. Don't overdo, though.
jane, enjoy your recliner day.
Happy Monday to Sue, Jeanne, Darlene, and all the Buddies!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've spent the morning at my ophthalmologist's office. I'd called the Village Friends for a ride, but had no answer and Tim showed up. I know he was bored out of his gourd while I was in the office for what used to be my annual check-up. However at the end of my visit with my doctor, he told me he doesn't need to see me for 2 years! So I'm glad about that!
Marilyn, I hope the cyst removal goes well. Does Keith become anxious when you take him to the doctor? Keep us posted.
Jane, you had a good weekend with your family--and lots of work done. It's nice to have relatives come to your home to help--and I know you appreciate them. Have you had snow yet? We are expecting rain this afternoon, but so far no snow. Snow is something very unusual here. The first week or so after I moved up here, it snowed for about an hour. I still had Stubby and took him out to walk. Every home I passed had a tiny snow man in their yard and NO SNOW on their grassy areas! I had a big chuckle about that after 2 lengthy duty tours in Brunswick, Maine. There was snow on the ground in April when we moved there the first time and more to come--usually when Bob was away with the squadron!
Mary, I'm glad you're finished with the OT and know you'll be glad when the PT is over. Will you have some exercises to continue at home for a while? Are your girls taking turns with trips to the doctors, etc. or does your residence offer transportation for that? You are blessed to have such helpful daughters!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I need to start thinking about making some lunch!
Sue
Jane, Wow, your family got a lot done in a weekend. I know how much you appreciated it. You just can't hire people to do stuff like that. Enjoy your rain. We're supposed to get a little today, but I'll believe it when I see it. It has only rained parts of 3 days since the first of Sept and we are in a severe drought. However, this is the season we usually catch up--I hope.
I have to go to the ortho at 2:15 to schedule my knee replacement in January. Since John is free today, he's going to drive me, but I have 2 appts tomorrow--1 for a Reclast infusion and I forget what the other one is, think it is for a mammogram. Need to check. I have so many appts, it's hard to remember them all. Just remembered, it is for dry needling at the nearby therapy place. I so hope it helps my back.
Marilyn, glad it's only a cyst on Keith, but wise to have it removed anyway.
Mary, glad you're getting rain too. Now, I need to run. Sharon
Waiting to hear from Texas as to how daughters back operation went. Did tell me that it took 7 hours.I just hope this one works as so many people seem to have back surgery and say doesn't help at all.
I finely read about it. https://backincontrol.com/surgery/procedures/anterior-lumbar-interbody-fusion-alif/ Shared via the Google app Sent from my iPhone
Sorry. That is to long for anyone to read. Maybe if their Dr. is saying they need to have something done to their back problem they will know about this one. I think I would think twice about it going that far.
Morning, Buddies. 32 here this morning and to get into the 40s. Some dark clouds, so may have some rain. Clinic changed time on my mammo to 12:15 in Dbq, so no bridge today.
Tomorrow I'm flying to Mpls for a long weekend with same family here last weekend. It just worked out that last weekend was when they could come here. This weekend up there had been planned for a bit. It'll be nice to see their place again and they're making cider this weekend. I will come home Tues.
Their internet can be spotty, so I may or may not be able to get online.
Jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. I've showered and dressed for bridge this afternoon at Sarah's home. Terri will pick me up--so I'm good to go already. We don't play until 1:00, though. So I'll just piddle around until Terri gets here (and eat some lunch also!)
I had an appointment with my ophthalmologist on Monday. Tim came by and picked me up as I wasn't able to find a "Village Friend" who would take me to the appointment. I've paid an annual fee to this organization and this is the first time I couldn't get someone to come to my house and drive me to my appointment. While I was in the doctor's office, the head of the Village Friends came by to apologize for the lack of a driver. The person who is in charge of getting drivers has not been very reliable!
Not much else going on here today. It's cooler and windy, so a sweater is needed.
Jane, enjoy your long weekend in Minneapolis with your relatives!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn, I hope all is well with Keith postop.
jane, that's BRRRR cold - at least for us Southern girls. Have a good time with your family this weekend.
I got 2" of rain in my gauge the other night - very welcome. It didn't break our drought, but surely made our fall plants happy. Today's lovely and tomorrow, and then more much-needed rain.
I had my last PT appointment with Home Health this morning. I need to keep working, and maybe start up with PT here at our facility.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Jane, have a good time in Minneapolis. That's where Joc, my granddaughter & family live. They just moved into a "new" house 2 mos ago in Maple Grove, a suburb. Supposed to have the best schools. I hope it isn't too cold for you up there, but IA sounds pretty nippy too. It is getting up in the 70's here most days.
Sue, sorry your Village Friends couldn't help you today, but glad Tim could. I played bridge today too, actually was hostess, so had to bake some lemon bars to take. We play at the golf club which has a separate room, then we go into the grill for lunch. Nice.
Jeanne, a back fusion is a scary surgery. Fortunately or not, they say it wouldn't help me. A lot of them fail. I hope your daughter's works.
Mary, lucky you with 2" of rain. We've gotten some the past week, but I don't think that much. Yes, you do need to keep up with your exercise, like it or not. I'm having lots of problems with my back lately and may have to have a new generator put in. So I haven't been doing as many exercises as I'm supposed to.
I came in 2nd in bridge today --quite different from the booby prize last month. Had some good cards, but didn't get to play many hands. Sharon
Sue and Sharon...hope Sue's bridge was as good as Sharon's. I missed playing today, but had to do the mammo.
Mary....so good to see your postings again!!
Back from the Big Squeeze...and hope there's no recall. I HATE those. They always scare me badly.
It's gotten cloudy again and I'm getting my suitcase packed. I won't be in Mpls...Patricia will meet me and take me to their Northern WI home.
Nothing else new here.
jane
Hi buddies...had a wonderful 5 days with my kids...3 that had to travel here and 1 that lives here...they did a lot of fishing ...caught 2 nice catfish...fun just all being together...which isn't to often..Jane...I had the big squeeze couple weeks ago...good for another year...Hi Marlyin..Mary..Sharon...Jeanne...any I missed...turning colder here by Friday...I'm ready....have a blessed evening
Jane, I hope the mamm was okay too. I'm scheduled 11//21. I had to get an order from my doctor to get it this year. After 80, SS doesn't want you to have them every year unless Dr orders it. Have fun in WI
Darlene, sounds like you had a great time with your kids. Glad your mamm is over too.
My back is really bad and I'm going to have to do something for it. Between it and my injury, I'm having trouble getting anything done. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Other Buddy looking in. I've been up for a while and am dressed for walking outside, but have been piddlin' around! I am just not a morning person. My visit with the ophthalmologist went well and he scheduled me for another check up in 2 years. I played bridge yesterday with the Wednesday group at Sarah's house. I had some good cards and some not so good.
Sharon, I hadn't heard that SS doesn't want us over 80's to have mammos unless our doctor's order it. I guess I'll find out the next time I go for a mammo! However, I would think that every female who'd ever had BC would be eligible for a mammo annually. I had my last one at a new clinic not far from my home.
Darlene, what fun to have your kids home for 5 days! I see Tim fairly often if they are not traveling--he's the only one who lives near me. Bill tries to get here at least once a year when he's traveling on business. Jon calls me fairly regularly so I keep up with him, Stacie, Alex (who is waiting for approval from the FBI for a job he's been hired to do) and Nick who has started his own business in New Orleans.
Jane, I'm glad you're having a nice trip to your relatives in Wisconsin. I hope the weather is great--and I know you'll enjoy being with your family.
Marilyn, I also hope along with Mary that all goes well with Keith's post op procedure. Thoughts and prayers for you as you will be helping with his recovery.
Mary, we've not had much rain here, either. I have way too many leaves down in my back yard and although I try to get some up and down to the curb daily, it seems a never-ending task! Our temps in mid-day are still pretty high, too. I shouldn't complain as many other places have much worse conditions--but I just hate having to go out there and rake up more leaves.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue, leaf raking was never fun for me either. Fortunately, Sun City blows and collects ours. They were by yesterday and will be again later. What kind of business is Nick starting? I hope it is a success.
My cleaning girl is here today which was much needed. I did get some summer stuff put away yesterday and my meds organized, but not much else. Like Mary, I can only do a little at a time.
In the 60's now but should reach 71 later. That's pretty much our forecast for the week. Rain Sunday.
Hope everyone is having a good day. Sharon
Hi every buddy. We are doingwell. Just letting you know and checking in.
Glad to hear all is well on the west coast, Marilyn (except for the fires, of course).
Let's hang in there, Sharon.
Yesterday was lovely, and actually today is too, other than being overcast and rainy. We definitely need the rain. It's only in the mid 50s (cool for us) and we've had about 0.75" of rain so far today. It's supposed to rain tomorrow, too.
I hope all your teams win this weekend!
Good morning, Every Buddy! I've been up for a while, finished breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen but am still not dressed. It looks like more rain here today so I hope to get dressed and outside before it does. Eddie took me to the library, the bank, and to Kroger yesterday so I have new books to read. He was planning a trip to Six Flags today if the weather is OK. However if the rain starts big time, I doubt that he will go.
Mary, our AU Tigers are playing down at Baton Rouge today and I'm afraid we might be skunked! I hope not, but with a new freshman at Quarter Back and a loud LSU fan base, I think it will be a tough game. I'll be watching the game and hopefully NOT biting my nails!
I imagine Jane is having fun with her relatives in Minnesota. I'm glad she has had an opportunity to visit with them.
Marilyn, I'm glad to see your post this morning and hope things are going well with you and Keith. Keep us posted.
A big Howdy to every Buddy looking in this morning!
Sue
I wrote a long post and lost it. The gist of it was that my back is killing me, I made a pot roast and wished everyone well. I'll catch up next time. Sharon
We have been having strong Santa Ana winds & Thursday evening about 11:30p.m. the power was shut off . It has also been hot & with out power I didn't want to stay home with no a/c . Norm was going to drive our 1926 Model T Ford to a car show at a hospital the next day so I went along . There was some shade so I survived ! The hospital hosts the car show & some of the residents come out & look at the cars . The hospital also provided our lunch ! The power was back on by 5:00p.m. Friday ! WE are on a well so didn't have any water , no showers , even toilet flushing . I went grocery shopping today & it felt so good to get out !
I have an appt. with the dermatologist on November 13 to have surgery on the skin cancer that was removed . The dr. will freeze the skin & take off a bit more , then stitch it up . I hope this is taken care of & I won't be worrying about it .
I found this illustration in my mail with a note: Take the advice. So I am sharing it!
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Not me. I was always a tom boy and fought like a boy. Laters what few times came up I could fight like a man.l did use it a couple af times. Not expected from someone only 5 ft. Tall.
Alpiner - are you close to all the fires there in CA?
Sharon- it sounds as if you're getting stronger everyday.
Mary- you also sound as if you've making good progress.
Sue...any relief from the heat?
Darlene...your family visit sounded wonderful.
Jeanne...looks like snow headed our way.
I'm still here in N. Wisc ...cold and crisp, but no snow...yet.
I'm flying home tomorrow. It's been a good visit, and I am ready to get home now.
Jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. I'm glad you've had a good time with your relatives. We are having a bit cooler weather this morning, but I think it will warm up quite a bit after lunch.
We had a big change at church yesterday. The church had an infestation of mice and we had the service down in the lower area. No explanation of where the mice came from! However, the weather has been warmer than usual and perhaps that explains it! Our youngest group of children sang for us and that was nice. Our female pastor, Kathy, delivered the sermon. She and Nick take turns and she always has a good message.
Not much else going on here today. I don't know if Tim will be coming by. I'm going to stay inside for a while just in case he shows up. Last week he and Kris went down to a small beach in Florida where they like to camp--and had the place to themselves.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. Jane, I'm glad you've had a good visit in WI and no snow. We'll be glad to have you back posting regularly though.
Sue, glad it's cooling down a little for you. Our temps are on a roller coaster. We have a 50% chance of rain and cooler temps today. That would be good news except our landscaper is due to come this afternoon to replace 2 bushes and put down some pine straw in the back garden.
I'm off to see the therapist to get dry needling today. I saw the ortho yesterday. Apparently, there is a question of whether I can get an MRI due to my back implant. If I can, they can send the MRI & the xrays to a special place to have a knee implant specially designed for me. If not, I go with the old style which is more invasive and painful. They are checking it out now.
I do wish I could just stay home and rest a couple days. I did get my church news done yesterday. Also had a call from my bff from HS & college. She lives in the Villages.
Hope Tim comes, Sue. Hi to everyone else. Sharon
Sharon what is dry needling?????
Good morning, Every Buddy. We're finally having some rain here this morning. Fortunately my paper deliverer had the paper placed in a clear plastic bag, so no problem reading the news. He also included my bill for the next 3 months, so I've written that check and put it in the mailbox. The newspaper includes a space for "newspapers in Education", tip for the deliverer, etc. The check goes to the corporation which is in Virginia.
It looks like rain here most of the day. I would like to get outside for my usual walk, but will keep my eye on the sky.
Jane, I'm glad you had a good time with your relatives in Minnesota. It sounds like a fun time for you and interesting to be in Minnesota! I hope the trip home was a good one.
Sharon, it sounds as if you're feeling better. I hope you can get some time to stay home and rebuild your strength. Take it easy and rest when you are able.
Bubble, thanks for the pink boxing gloves! I'm still fighting BC--had it long ago, but still have annual check-ups. So far, so good!
Not much else to report this morning. I've been writing checks and have put them into the mailbox, but will probably stay inside unless the rain stops.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
P.S. I'm curious about dry needling, too. What is that?
Lot like winter here now. So dreary. I painted my shed Sunday and it was69 deg. Got yard cleaned up. I have stopped waiting for handy men who don't show or bad at jobs. Will do what I can myself until spring. One will repair the one board on shed on a dry day.
Had a good day yesterday. Thought I would be sore today from it . I'm not. Slept 9 hours.
Started on small bedroom first. Been using for junk room for years. Now may use for winter. I was alway pretty good installing carpet. Had a roll of indoor outdoor I was going to replace on porch but decided to just stain it. Decided to install in bedroom. Took hours. I forgot that lifting heavy pieces not good for me lifting so had to empty very thing . All furniture had at least 40 years in there. Brass bed and heavy chests. These carpets are always rolled wrong way.but got it down. Also had to cut for some areas. Today will put all things back together polish and spray drapes. Make up bed and then on to next room. Kitchen. Not much in there. Just polish down cabinets and was curtains.
Covers got here for living room furniture. It will be next. Doubt I get carpet cleaners out now. I use a lot of throw rugs in winter and they are all no cleaned.
So my work planned for this week.
Now p to 38 deg.
Glad you enjoyed your trip Jane. Like me. You enjoy going but ready for home in 3 days. I havnt been enyplace out of town in over a year. Maybe do better in 2020.
All enjoy your day
I am not going to spell check this today. iPads seem to want to use their own words
Dry needling is a little like acupuncture. They use the same needles but spin them or something in the muscle knots. She found all the painful spots and they really do seem better. I will need to go in once a week for a while to keep the knots broken up. I do hope it is effective.
Jeanne, you wear me out with all you're doing! Wish I could do that kind of work. Be careful and don't hurt yourself.
All for now. Sharon
Just wanted you to know I peek in now & then, to check on everyone. We are expecting rain & snow mix tonight & tomorrow. The wind keeps our chill index in the "miserable" mode.
Mary, I've been very interested in your progress since the doctors here (at least so my cardio nurse tells me) don't mess with the tricuspid valve & that's the one showing worse in my last Echo & heart cath. I am not buying their idea to replace the aortic valve they put in (pig) 6+ years ago & 3 bypasses, because "it might take the strain off the tricuspit" when it didn't seem to make any difference the first time. Had stents put in this spring during another heart cath & wanted to schedule valve job right then. I declined. Anyway, glad you seem to your active self again.
Couple weeks ago my left knee started giving me fits, not the bone but tissue under & around. Didn't do anything to hurt it but was having to keep weight off. Then on Friday I was heading out to MO for a family reunion & thought tires felt funny so got out just around the corner from my house to look & wnen I went to step back in the side door (RV) put too much weight on that leg & it crunched. Even open heart surgery & 3 babies didn't compare with that pain. I was hanging onto the door & grab bar inside so pulled myself in & crawled to the driver's seat (thank goodness NOT the driving leg) & got me home. Have had xray & doppler & now to the sports Dr Thursday to determine what to do. All the horses I've been thrown from & roofs I've jumped off of & never had a knee problem. Certainly can put one out of commission. I canceled the Cardio appointment until we see what the knee will require. BUT, I'm telling all this to find out where you had your surgery done, Mary.... I am impressed they fixed you up with both valves at one opening.
Jane, sounds like you are doing well with your new life. This is a great bunch of Buddies to keep your spirits up.
Sharon, I've never heard of that type procedure but appreciate anything that isn't a pill to cover up. I want to be FIXED and not patched.
Marilyn, all the years I've known you, you've been a caregiver...people and animals!
Sue, when I read your posts you "are the typical college town lady" neatly dressed & proper. Funny how we picture people, isn't it?
Darlene, sounds like you thoroughly enjoy your family and they enjoy the time with you. I picture an outgoing, joyful group when you get together.
And JeanneP... you amaze me with all you do, moving furniture & installing carpet! Goodness, that was a chore 30 years ago!
Lastly, Alpiner, I haven't gotten a good picture of you except you are adventurous & love old cars, is that right? I come to read when I have a chance & think of all of you as people I know. I do recall when I mentioned that I didn't do "Pap & Mammy" anymore, y'all jumped all over me. Nicely, of course. At almost 85 I have enough problems to not go looking for more so still stay away from even knowing because with my history of scares with all meds, I don't want to consider what I would or would not do if I knew. Not that I want my kids to pull the plug, but I weigh the fear of pain meds & chemo against letting nature take it's course. At least we can all make our own choices yet, right?!
And now I will shut up for another month or so... but I will be sneaking a peek. Take care. Shirley
I'm home to cold Iowa where there was 2+ inches of snow this morning ...mostly melted by tonight but more coming tomorrow night. Plane was delayed...were out from gate when we had to go back for a "maintenance issue." :P Scary stuff, but got home ok.
Great visit, but good to be home, too.
Jane
Shirley, good to hear from you except hearing about your knee. I hope your doctor can fix it up, but prepare for lots more pain and disablement. I don't know anything about valve surgery. I have 2 that are mildly leaking but don't need surgery, thank goodness. I'm so glad Mary is doing so well after hers.
Jane, welcome home--even if it is to snow. Guess you'll have to get used to it again. Do you still have the boy that cleans your drive, etc?
My pain relief was short lived from the dry needling, but she said I would have to have several treatments. I talked to the tech who tweaks my back settings and she said the remote probably just needed to be updated rather than the generator replaced. Hope she is right. I see her tomorrow. I'm also supposed to get my car washed and detailed tomorrow afternoon, but rain is forecast, so that may have to be put off yet again.
Jeanne, hope you are resting today.
Mary, how is it going? Keep us informed.
Hope Marilyn's foot surgery goes well tomorrow. She will be laid up for quite a while.
Have a good day. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, unloaded the dishwasher and put the clean dishes away and then put my breakfast things into the dishwasher. I've not dressed yet for my usual morning walk as it is drizzling a bit and I'd like to wait until there is NO rain! However, our weather man has predicted rain off and on all day. So I might be inside almost all day.
Jane, I'm glad you had a nice visit with your relatives in Minneapolis, but I'll bet you were glad to get home, too. No snow here in Auburn and no sign of any, although more wet weather is expected. It has been drizzling outside all morning. The first year I moved to Auburn (after Bob died) it snowed about an inch and every yard in my neighborhood had bare yards because every house had a tiny snowman out by the curb. I had to laugh as the 2 tours Bob had in Maine, the boys and I had to shovel daily!
I need to e-mail my brother in Central California. The fire pictures I'm getting on the news are mostly showing southern California and I can't tell if he and Karyn are affected. Both of them work outside of their home and will probably not be home until later in the day. However if there is snow where they usually go to ski on weekends, they may be up there.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Still sitting here in my robe figuring out what to do today. It stormed all night no still raining . They say may get the snow Jane got later. I have To go to store for milk and few things today.
Maybe take the tip someone mentioned. Take a day off. I need to take a big rug to cleaners and wash mattress cover and spread for putting the finished bedroom together.
Spent all afternoon yesterday fitting these new covers over love seat and lounge chair. I could never figure those things out. Got them on but still not right. I just wanted a change of colour for winter.
Jane. Last two times I have flown that has happened when flying. Got us off to fix repairs. Scares me into thinking,What if they didn't fixit right. Getting to old to be driving long distances alone now I tell myself but yet hate flying. Got to get over it or will never get out of town. Doubt I will go far this winter.
Things out west seem to be getting worse with the fires. So many loosing homes. Some really expensive areas. Few movie stars lost theirs but some I suppose own more than one. It is the people with children .jobs and kids in school that hurts most. Yet they say rebuilding.
Well noon,better get moving
Have a time pulling up off floor now which I forget when I get down.so far no hurting joints. I have lost 10 lbs over past few months. Not even trying but I believe it does seem to have gotten BP good and lots more energy so maybe one day can get off BP meds. Will see. Would like that.
Blood panel all turned out good. Last family past now at 94 in UK. So got to aim to beat that. Fast as time goes not many years to go.
Jeanne, go see your family while you can and while you're healthy enough. Time marches on. I'm not sure if I mentioned that one of my sorority pledge sisters and closest friend there has been diagnosed with liver cancer and they have stopped treatment. I do wish I could fly up to see her, but don't want to impose on her and not sure if I could handle it.
John is doing the grocery shopping for me today as he will be gone the rest of the week. I was going to do it, but it's supposed to rain again tomorrow and I'm afraid to cross a wet parking lot and use an umbrella with my cane. I'll pack for him later this afternoon.
I did my exercises so feel virtuous.
Melanie and Sangmin are in Napa valley, but they say the fires are north of them. However they can smell smoke. I was glad to hear they are safe. Rainy and chilly here. Sharon
Sharon
I have decided now to no longer be going to friends who are either in hospital. Dying. Etc. gotton now way to often. This last 2 months lost 2 of my long time neighbors, none of people I worked with now with us. My best friend I will drive the 49 miles to her who one in nursing home with Alzheimer's. It upset me to much when I last went. All were much younger than I am.
Will maybe try one more time in spring to fly to UK.Will see.
What with all the news they seem to think we need to see on TV daily I found I was getting depressed. Can't let that happen.
I an not a Christmas person and already the malls ,stores and the newspaper filling up with things Christmas stuff. Crazy. I have already today had phone calls 2 politics. 3 health insurance . Credit card companies. And two no voice. Going to be a bad 3 months. Changing phones and companies no help. They get you in 2 weeks. So just let voice pickup now.
Just a few notes. Shirley, I had my surgery here in Chattanooga supervised by the Chattanooga Heart Institute at CHIMemorial Hospital. My knee replacement was a definite success, but the rehab physical therapy is hard.
I was supposed to get my mani/pedi this morning, but when I woke up, my back was killing me, so I called to cancer - didn't feel like doing anything.
We've had another inch of rain so far today, with more to come. At least we're not having snow.
Stay warm and dry, Buddies.
p.s. Thinking about you with your surgery, Marilyn.
Hope Marilyn's surgery went well. I forget...did they do both feet?
Mary...good idea to stay home if you're hurting.
Sharon...hope you can get your back thing fixed so you get relief.
Sue...careful walking in the rain...though your temps are probably high enough you don't have to worry about ice.
Jeanne...yup...we "Northerners" have found winter already.
Alpiner..hope you're safe from the fires...and the smoke.
It's a WHITE Halloween here. The little ghosties will blend right into the white stuff. :2funny: It's snowing as I write this and there are already several inches on the ground. I'm glad I bought my new snow boots when I did. They got their first workout this morning taking recyclables and garbage to the curb. I love them.
My surgeon's office called at 7:30 to change my appt to see him from this morning to Nov. 12. He was called in for emergency surgery this morning. It's just the physical part of the mammo so no big deal. There was no call back, so all good there.
I'm kind of glad I don't have to drive to Dbq on this second snow of the year. Always people who forget how to drive on it and go way too fast for the conditions.
I do have an appt at 2:30 with gal who's gotten some accounts all centralized for me. That's right here in town, though, and I need to drop off new POA for Health Care at the hospital and Clinic.
Happy End of October!
jane
Our power was off from Tuesday evening until yesterday afternoon . Neither the cross top freezer or big freezer didn't defrost . The nights were a bit cooler too, so that helped . The main street of our town has under ground electricity & wasn't affected so by the shut off so we had breakfast there one morning & I stopped in the afternoon to pick up coffee .
Hi Buddies....so glad to be able to get to this site...kept getting gateway error...couldn't get in last 2 days....hopefully the problem or error has been fixed...Marlyin I did send you a txt..not sure if u got it....Hi to all stay warm
It is good to see the site is back up.
Jane
Glad we're up and running again.
Marilyn posted on FB that she's doing pretty well. She only had one done. I think she's due to have the other one done later (January?) I know it'll be hard for her.
It was in the lower 30s this morning here, but should warm up later in the week.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Glad we're back up and running. I slept in late this AM. Only day I could. The back tweak hasn't helped much. I got my car washed inside and out at our lodge 3 blocks from here. Vendors come here and give discounts. Then when I got home the rug cleaner came. They really needed to be done. I'd had them scheduled in July but had to ccancel. Today is a free day more or less. Have to get the house back to order. Church tomorrow and by the time I get home, John should be home unless he decides to stay for the Sunday games. He hasn't done very well so far.
Melanie got home from San Francisco and the wine country yesterday.
Lori has been inundated studying for a new certification this week and will have classes today and tomorrow and take the test next weekend. It is on cybersecurity and very difficult.
Jane, sorry you have snow already. Mary, I hope your back gets better. Hi to everyone else.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been out of bed for an hour or so and have had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. It's cooler here today and I need to get dressed and outside for my daily walk. Eddie took me to the library and to Kroger yesterday and I bought an apple pie on sale at Kroger--so we had another cup of coffee and a slice of pie before he went on about his regular other chores on a Friday!
I just had a reminder about going off Daylight Savings time tomorrow morning. That will play "Hob" with getting to Sunday School and Church! I need to call Olyne to see if her grandson's family is coming down to today's football game at AU. She baby sits her great-grands when they come down for the game. Sometimes if the game is a night game, they spend the night.
I'm off to get dressed and outside for my usual walk in the neighborhood. Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Marilyn, I hope all is going well with your foot surgery.
Sue
Good Morning buddies, I tried to get on from my phone but couldn't remember my password and didn't want to change it. I had some weird pain during the night, it felt like the nerves were burning little paths around on the top of my foot and the elastic bandage feels like it might be too tight on my ankle, the Ankle bone is well padded but has hurt from the time I left the surgery. I called the emergency number for the dr. at 8am but had to leave a message. I hope he gets back to me as I really don't want to go through an other night like last night. I am walking on it just a little now and then. Keith isn't much help although he tries, He just can't seem to follow instructions when I tell him where something is located or even the light switch for the kitchen. He has taken to wearing gloves all the time and I have to tell him to take them off when he eats or has to take his pills. Oh what fun it is taking care of someone with dementia NOT!!!. It gets so frustrating and I end up exasperated and yelling at him or trying to do things myself.
Mary...it sounds as if you have Iowa temps. You'll get warmer...but we won't. Bummer.
Sue...enjoy your walk
Sharon...good to have a clean car. Mine was a mess after the snow and slush, so I got it washed in Dbq on Friday, but just the outside. I slept in this morning, too. Guess the time in Dbq wore me out yesterday.
Marilyn...hope Doc calls you back with advice on the pain.
Alpiner...are you near the fires? Do you want me to email you as I do the other Bosom Buddies I have email addresses for when the site goes down? If so, please email me at janeiowa@gmail.com
Darlene...hope all is fine in your part of Tx.
Jeanne...stay warm. Winter has arrived, I guess.
Shirley...hope all is good in Wichita, too. I know you really get snow and ice, come winter.
It's in low 30s and windy and overcast here. I tried to walk this morning, but I'd forgotten a scarf...had my parka, hat and gloves, but got cold, so didn't last long on the walk.
Back to laundry.
:P
jane
Good morning Buddies....we are having warmer weather now...was 38 this morning but will warm up to 70,s..till the next cold front...Marlyin..curious if u got my text when I was unable to get to SF....haven't read all post so will.grab another cup of coffee and get ready for church......Have a great day
With John gone, I messed up and forgot to change my clocks. Did go to church, but noone there. Bummer.
Stopped to pickd up an acorn squash to go with a ham slice for dinner. John won't be home till 7 or 8.
I can't do laundry because I want to get all of his in
I'm really hurting today and had to force myself to get ready for church. Boy was I disgusted when I realized I had forgotten to change the time. Nothing planned for today now.
Marilyn I hope the dr. calls back and does something to help.
All the snow sounds miserable in the midwest. It's pretty cold here too. Hi to everyone. Have a blessed Sunday. Sharon
Darlene I did get the text. Sorry I didn't answer.
Sharon, yes he did call me back. I loosened the outside wrap so my ankle doesn't hurt anymore.
It is not to bad here at the moment. Still cold but snow gone and no rain. I did manage to do some good cleaning out couple of last bad 3 day. Lots of tech stuff sitting on porch to take to Salt and light. They take phones and others things. Now Computers or TVs though.I have taken so much stuff to them past weeks. Still closets seem full. Will keep at it. Stop buying now.
Got all winter coats out. Have scarves and hats for each colour and so got those all washed. Now need to go out to library and none of the hats are dry. They hanging in BR. Most are Knitted so takes awhile. One I love was sent in the Exchange we use to have in Seniornet Knitting group. Not sure but I believe this one came from Pat. I think I exchanged a Tea Pot Cover I crochet with her.That use to be fun.
You could have had the bandage to tight Marilyne.That stops to blood flow. Glad he got back to you fast. I have seen that wearing gloves with people with problems like husband before. Wonder why they do it. Caring is hard but you have done it before with others so more patience. Some need more than others it seems. Just get help where you can.
Sharon...bummer on the time goof up. The Good Lord knows you were there, though!
Marilyn...hope the looser bandage helped with the pain.
Darlene...you really are warming up. The Winter Texans will be glad for those temps.
Jeanne...here, too, snow gone...until the next time. I, too, moved some clothes around...with my closets getting most of Ray's things gone or ready for donation, I have some room to spread things out and put spring/summer things easier to get to and see.
It's warmer here today...40s ... but to rain and the joints have been shouting that since yesterday.
Church today was a memorial service for those in the church who passed away this past year. They had candles on the altar with the name of the passed one and they were listed in the Bulletin and each name was read aloud during the service. After the service we could go to the front and the parish nurse and others were there to give us our candle. Tomorrow night is a Community Memorial Service at the Hospital and one of my bridge people whose husband passed away several weeks ago is going to pick me up and we'll go together.
I've been baking some Lithuanian "bacon buns" that I like to have in the freezer for a quick snack or supper.
This recipe makes the dough, etc. https://www.food.com/recipe/lithuanian-bacon-buns-89707
None of Ray's Lithuanian relatives do that anymore...use Rhodes dinner rolls...thawed in a warm over for a couple of hours and then filled and baked. I guess that makes "Lazy Lithuanian Bacon Buns." :2funny: That suits this Welshwoman just fine. :smitten:
jane
Jane
Did you do the ones from scratch? Sounds good but takes awhile. Have you tried with the Rhodes. I have used the Rhodes loaf bread. Need to put some in freezer for winter. Always a snow storm when out of bread and milk.stock up with can milk also.
Better head library forgot it will be gettin dark at 5pm today. Now 4:14
Jeanne....nope, never done them from scratch. I always use Rhodes dinner rolls. Like I said "Lazy Lithuanian Bacon Buns." :2funny:
We've got the rain now that I knew was coming. I've brought down a couple of the bags of Ray's clothes that the nephew and wife went through, so I'll load those up tomorrow and take them to Good Will in CR.
jane
Hi Gals. John got his Ruby life master at the tournament, so he is happy. I suspect he will slow down on the bridge now. It requires another 1500 pts for the next level and at 81, that's unlikely.
My cleaning girl was supposed to be here this AM, but didn't show. I called her and she said she had it down for tomorrow. Grrrr.
Our landscaper is supposed to come today also to replace some bushes that haven't done well.
You all are so energetic. Sure wish I were. There's plenty to do around here, but my back just won't let me.
Marilyn, I'm glad the doctor loosened the bandage on your ankle and relieved the pain.
Jane, I've never heard of Lithuanian Bacon Buns, but they sound good. Lazy or otherwise. I send old clothes to the kidney foundation for their thrift shop.
Jeanne, I need you here to help me clean out closets!! :)
We're in a cold spell, but no snow. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. Today is trash day in my neighborhood and my trash guys were here early, so I have the cans back up into my driveway. After that I had my morning walk. It is a bit cooler here this morning, but a long sleeved tee shirt and a pullover sweat shirt made for comfortable walking.
I'm not comfortable with the time change and I need to fix the clocks, but haven't made a step in that direction yet. I think I'd rather stay on Daylight Savings time year round.
It's cooler and dreary looking outside and I plan to read from the library books I picked up on Friday. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Its 83F at 3"00 p.m. Hope this weather holds out for Thanksgiving ! One year on Thanksgiving we had the windows open & some ate on the front porch . Another year we had hail ! So who knows what we will have this year . I had a dr.'s appt. this morning , so far all is good . Tomorrow I have a dental appt. , with a dinner meeting in the evening . Then I get to rest for a few days . Church potluck on Friday . Then next week dermatologist appt; again , this time dr. will be going a bit deeper & will require stitches . On the same day is the general meeting & auction of the Model T Ford Club in the evening . Next Friday evening is Norm's high school reunion & a Model T tour on next Saturday . There are so many meetings , etc, I have to keep checking the calendar !
I did my drop off of about 10 bags of Ray's clothes at Good Will in Cedar Rapids and stopped in a couple stores to look for some heavier pants for winter. Finally found one pair of black. Everything seems to be black or gray this year. I also stopped at Barnes and Noble for a calendar I like for my purse...covers Sept. 2019 through Dec. 2021. So many of my appts are done a year in advance, so I like having a couple year calendar.
I went to another Memorial Service tonight...the second in two days...and I think about all I can take now.
I saw the first local house with outside Christmas lights on and a lighted tree in the house.
Jane
Good early Tuesday morning! Time switch and old joints have me awake early.
Winter weather to return, so I'm glad I did the "city" run yesterday. Everything else for me...meet with CPA to sign papers, play some bridge, get some groceries in, go to bank to put stuff back in safe deposit box, and get a haircut are ALL I have todo this week...and all right here in this little town. :D
Hope your Tuesday is peaceful.
Jane
Oh my, Christmas lights already? Yes, I think 2 memorial ceremonies is enough in light of your loss. Good that you got the pants out to GW for those who need them in the cold weather. Have you checked QVC for cords or good pants. D & Co for cords, Susan Graver for good pants. That's where I have gotten most of mine. The sizes are pretty standard.
Alpiner, your calendar sounds like mine! My cleaning girl is here today and I have a dry needling this afternoon. Last night we had the first of our advent Bible studies which will be every Monday night.
Jane, sounds like you are busy this week too. Hope the joints clear up.
Marilyn, I saw on FB that you had a good day yesterday. I'm so glad.
Hi to Mary and Jeanne. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon, Jane, and Every Buddy looking in. My cleaning ladies were here this morning, changed my sheets, mopped all the floors (hardwood and one large tile floor in my entry way to the house). So I'm relatively clean for the next 2 weeks. I've washed the sheets and have folded them and need to put them into the linen closet. I always tidy up before they get here--I don't want them to think I'm a slob!
Not much else going on here today. I took Tim and Kris to lunch at Niffer's yesterday and then Tim brought me home and spent some time online arranging an investment he felt was a good one. He mentioned having Thanksgiving dinner at Arden's house (Kris's mom). I usually take a dish, but he told me I didn't need to do that. He will pick me up and bring me to Ard's home in Opelika.
Not much else going on here today. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well today and also hope your day is a happy one.
Sue
Ladies PLEASE try to make your posts in bigger text. The eye strain to read them gives me a big headache so I don't read them.
Bubble posted on how to make them bigger. All you have to do is go up to the "A" that has the red up and down arrow after you have highlighted your text and click on that "A" and choose the size you like, I use 4. BUT you must remember to highlight your text first or it won't work.
Hi Gals!
The weather has finally warmed up to seasonable - in the mid60s this afternoon, and sunshine.
I've still been feeling yucky, but I'm trying to eat more (and better), so hopefully that'll make me feel better.
Marilyn, glad you're recovering well - if not as quickly as you'd like.
Sharon, none of us seem be recovering as quickly as we'd like. Congrats to John! I know it was important to him to reach that milestone.
jane, I'm sure your life will be settling down into more of a routine over this last part of the year.
Sue, keep up your good work with the exercise and other activities. Are you going to be going to the basketball games this season?
Hi to Jeanne, Darlene, alpiner, Shirley, and anyone else looking in.
Its another
The winds have calmed & we are having 80 degree weather . This time of the year we have either wind or rain . Sure hope the rain steps in soon . We need the rain so badly to lessen the fire danger .
Alpiner, Oregon could use some rain too. everything is so darned dry this year.
Was just to cold and windy to do any running around. Also as I was eating breakfast I got so sick feeling. Had to be something I ate last night. I very seldom eat anything from the freezer dinner type. was late getting home and I had one in the freezer so fixed it. Name brand but taste awful. People seem to fill their shopping carts with them but I don't know how they eat them. I drank Ginger ale and some toast for lunch and have some fish thawing out for dinner. I think it has past. Went out and took a 30 min. walk this afternoon but glad to get home. Suppose to be warmer tomorrow and sun but then it will be awful for next 4 days.Winter seems to be coming early.
News just coming on the TV. Usual
most depressing news first. Just turned sound down. Awful on all those Mormans on the border near Senora. Arizona.Border killed . So many children shot. Some twins at 8 months old.
Hi everyone...finally getting posts read...Jane sounds like you are moving right along with everything you needed done...hugs ur way...it's hard..how are u doing on ur new BP med?...I'm still trying to get one that works without bad side effects...I think I'm just sensitive to Meds...Marlyin..hope you are having some good days...it's hard being a caregiver...Sue...I have been pretty lucky to get my walks in..but sometimes late....Jeanne sorry you had a tummy upset...I hope to stay away from the flu this year...how are u doing with ur BP .?...I just started taking mine at night to see if side effects would be less..Mary..hope you are feeling better as well as Sharon...Hi to Shirley and Alpiner...Have a blessed evening...we are 70 degrees right now
Marilyn I'm originally from Portland & I do remember the rain !!
Quote from: Marilyn on November 05, 2019, 01:08:44 PMLadies PLEASE try to make your posts in bigger text. The eye strain to read them gives me a big headache so I don't read them.
Bubble posted on how to make them bigger. All you have to do is go up to the "A" that has the red up and down arrow after you have highlighted your text and click on that "A" and choose the size you like, I use 4. BUT you must remember to highlight your text first or it won't work.
If you FIRST click on the A red arrow and choose the size (for example 4)you do not need to highlight what you will write because your cursor will be already in the middle of the coding and all will be right.
Thank you Bubble...I think mine is ok...if not someone tell me....Happy Wednesday
Marilyn, I'm sorry for forgetting to enlarge my type. It's not that I don't care, I just forget.
Melanie & Sangmin just got back from San Fran and the wine country and couldn't believe how dry it was. They said the wine country was really a scam--bottles $65-300! Plus pressure to buy and ship home a case. They passed. They loved the countryside except for its dryness. They went to Muir Woods and loved it, as I told them.Found too many homeless and bad smells in SF, but loved the bridge and the cruise and Fisherman's wharf with all the sea lions. They said everything was horribly expensive--and they can afford it. Ice cream Sunday for $12 at Ghiradelli's!
I had work on my back yesterday, but still not sure it helped any.
At least my house is clean.
Nothing major going on here today. Hair cut tomorrow.
Alpiner, so sorry to hear you have another skin cancer. Hope you get rain soon--us too.
Jeanne, hope you're feeling better by now.
Mary, I guess it just takes a long time at our ages to recover from a fall or surgery. Not looking forward to my knee surgery in Jan.
Jane, I hope you got your errands done yesterday and that the weather isn't too bad.
Sue, it's nice that you will have TG at Ard's. Holidays alone aren't much fun. Brian will be here for ours this year. I ordered a prepared turkey and sides for the dinner. The boys and I will make pies and Brian will make French bread. Traecy probably won't contribute. She never lets me help at her house either. Strange.
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's a bright sunshiny day here in Auburn, but I'm still in P.J's! I am just not good yet with the time change. I need to get dressed and outside for my walk. I also need to trim the back of my hair and shampoo when I get the scraggly stuff around the bottom cut back.
I hope the 4 print size is OK with everyone. I'm not sure if I've put the correct number in.
Not much else to report this morning. I need to trim the back of my hair--I had it cut recently, but the back is just too long and untidy. So I'm going to try to tidy it up.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Geez, I started to post about 10:45 am and then looked at the clock and realized I was late for bridge. We certainly can't have that!! :2funny: So, I had to close down without posting and hit the garage and get to our meeting place. It was fun, but my cards weren't too good. However, I had a partner in one game who made a grand slam...unfortunately we hadn't bid it. ::)
Weather is to turn quite cold and snow tonight maybe. Nothing big going on for me tomorrow...may wash out the refrig and see if I have any more items in the cupboards I can donate to the church for the Thanksgiving food drives.
jane
It's 2 AM and I'm still wide awake. I was reading our Bible Study handout and the print was so small, my eyes got so tired I went to sleep for an hour or so. That's probably why I'm awake now.
Good for you, Jane, on donating extra items . I took 4 bags of rice which was requested to the church for the care center and also a big container of Folgers for the church. I need to go through clothes and decide what to donate. I'm in a quandary about that because I've lost 10 or 11 lbs and I'm not sure what fits. It's strange that I've lost this weight because I haven't been dieting or exercise. Maybe all the extra sleep I've gotten has helped. I've read that it does.
Tomorrow, I'm going to the grocery with John, but will use the motorized cart. Then in the afternoon, I get my hair cut, which I need desperately. I never know how long to go between cuts because Felicia cuts it so short sometimes and not others. She's good though on my chemo curl. Well, I better try to get some rest. Sharon
I was on my feet too much yesterday and didn't take the time to sit down with my foot elevated. Consequently while watching Jeopardy I kept falling asleep so I went to bed at 7:15. I slept so sound I didn't even hear my phone with Gilbert texted me about 7:45. I went to the last class of the caregivers class yesterday as well and drove myself. Anyway ladies today I will be taking it easy. My friend Jo is going to bring pizza late this afternoon.
Marilyn...sounds like you're making good progress if you can drive and get out to class, etc.
Sharon...I hate sorting through clothes, but I need to do it big time, too. Too many things in there I never wear anymore, but I hate to part with them. ::)
It's a crisp 17 here now...was 10 when I got up. We have snow on the grass, but roads and walks are all clear. I'd rather have this than warmer and ice. I also love my ugg boots...just slip them on and my toes are toasty warm.
Laundry going and I've been out to WalMart for drain stuff. Bathroom sink upstairs is draining so slowly. I guess I need to go put hot water in the drain now. I hope that clears it up.
jane
We just got back from the grocery. Spent way too much. Got makings for meatloaf. When I get those made up, we'll take one to our SS teacher with the wife on hospice. He is 88, so we try to take something once a week. He had 2 daughters who come on the weekend, and home health care nurses, but other thaan that he's on his own.
Marilyn, I'm glad you are doing well enough to drive and go to class, but I'd say today is a rest day.
My haircut was changed to tomorrow, so at least it will look good for the weekend. No other news here. Sharon
I was sure glad to get back home today. Had to pickup laundry. Put same thing in lockbox. Pickup BP med. but needed Dr. O.k and it was his day off so they will text him. Gave me 5 to hold over weekend? I stopped by Wallmart to see if the had wool hat in blue. Didn't. Just can't find in that colour. Will have to quick knit or croch. One . That wallmarts is crowded every time I go. One store I don't use often even though just down the street.
Just not picking up my phone .letting them go to machine. So many people for Med. care health. Politics. Wanting sell you the safety things for if fall at home. Get the one Chinese daily. People for help fire dept. and police. Neither one in town ever do calling on that. Get these calls on Sunday's anymore so know some are coming out of country. Some are very tricky giving a phone number to call back. Once you dial it it really costs.
Just made and ate some chili that is so hot. Must have put spice in twice. yuk.
Jeanne which BP med is working for you...are you taking it at night?
Good early Fri morning!
Joints tell me weather change is coming. It's suppose to get VERY cold...January like cold...this weekend and into next week.
Easy day today...haircut @ 9:15 and will stop by grocery store. Going out tonight with Friday friends.
Jane
Good morning ...it's drizzling and 40 degrees this morning...so no walking unless that changes...reading back on my posts...think I have commented to much on BP Meds....I apologize....here's hoping everyone has a great weekend......
Freckles got me up at 3:30 to go out for potty, Went back to bed she got me up again from breakfast.The cat had been meowing and pawing at my door so freckles jumped off the bed. She has been sleeping with me since last Thursday when I moved to the guest room, which is actually MY room since all my things are in there and in that bathroom.
Freckles will be going on a Furry Friend visit to an Independent living facility with my friend Jo this morning, since I can't take her. I am the liaison for that facility.
I am getting a little better each day and Keith want me to try to go to Friday night dinner with him this evening g. I would have to walk into the mall if I can get a close enough parking place then drive home in the dark. Not something I am looking forward to doing unless I can get his friend to take us.
Marilyn, if you can get his friend to pick you up and drop you at the door of the mall, that sounds doable. Glad you're feeling better, but wonder if Freckles has a UTI to want to get up that often. That's a ssymptom for Bunny.
Jane, I'm glad you're getting out and getting your hair done and going out to dinner with friends. That is good for you.
Jeanne, do you have a Hobby Lobby near you?? They are supposed to have a good selection of yarn. Stein Mart or Targets might have the hats too. Just a suggestion.
I was really hurting when I got up this morning, but that seems par for the course. Jane, I hope your joints clear up soon.
Hi to Darlene, Sue, Shirley and anyone else I've missed. Sharon
Candy.
Now iam staying with the same BP med.. It suppose to be a safe one .not the best for me but I feel good and got lots energy so will see what happens. I always took mine in mornings also but changed to night. Works better. I only get up one time about 2am.
Little diff. Last night. Was crazy. Got down to about 16 deg. And felt good warm in bed by 10:30
Slept until 2am and wide awake. Got up and stood looking out kitchen window at the dark street. I was eating half jar of pickled beetroot. Love them. Then ate a peanut chocolate. Cup. Back to bed and slept until 7am. Missed my trip to the Loo.
I'm all dressed in warm sweats and maybe should also go get hair cut. Go to library. Still cold this weekend they say. Really bad next week. Want to keep the 8 lbs weight off that I lost this year and so need to keep walking. Try to use mall. It's close. Also got to pick up the BP pills.told them to tell Dr do 60 days. Not just 30. To cold to keep picking up. They are cheap if I have to stop taking.
Stay comfy everyone. Lots states seem to be getting this cold weather. Not saying much about the fires right now, are they out?
I don't think Freckles has a UTI, the second time she got up she was hungry. I think, the time change messed up all the animals biological clocks. Fritzy (cat) was the one knocking on my door and meowing at least an hour before he used to maybe a bit more than an hour, Freckles was up an hour early. He used toknow on the master bedroom door until I moved to the other bedroom, He found me!!!. After my foot heals I will moved back to the master bedroom until the right foot surgery.
Good Evening, Every Buddy. Eddie came by this morning to take me to the library and to Kroger. While we were there he bought a lovely flower arrangement. He told me it was for a friend. Since he has other female friends he works for, I though that was really nice. Then when we came home with my Kroger order, he brought the flower arrangement in and gave it to me. He's a great guy and I was certainly shocked, but pleased, too.
Since he left, I've been reading one of the library books I checked out. I've been reading ever since I ate my lunch and will finish the book this evening unless I get involved with a Hallmark movie.
Not much else going on here today. I am waiting right now for this evening's weather report. I don't plan to be outside anymore this afternoon--it is already dark and is only 5:15! I really don't like winter evenings.
I hope all are feeling well and having a nice day/evening!
Sue
Sunny, bright morning here and, as Jeanne said, it's to get polar blast cold beginning tomorrow for me.
Kathy and I are going to a craft show up at the Fairgrounds and then over to a town about 15 miles from here that's having "Christmas Open House" this weekend. We'll go now while the weather is good.
I'm looking forward to watching Alabama and LSU football this afternoon. Not often you get #1 and #2 at this point in the season...and both undefeated.
Nothing else new around here.
jane
Well, I have to say I hope LSU beats the pants off Alabama, but I'll have to wait and see. LSU is playing VERY WELL this fall! The morning paper here in Auburn says that Pres. Trump is flying in to see the game. Whenever I see that he has gone somewhere like Alabama I wonder who is minding the "store" at the White House!
Jane, I hope you and Kathy have fun at the Craft Show. I'm also planning to watch the 'Bama/LSU game today and I hope LSU beats the pants off 'Bama! I can only HOPE!
Eddie came by about 9:30 yesterday a.m. He took me to the library and then to Kroger. Afterwards he brought me home, helped me put the groceries away and we had a piece of cake each. He had bought a bouquet of lovely fall flowers at Kroger and gave them to me while I was putting the groceries away.
Not much else going on here in Auburn today. I need to get dressed and outside for my daily walk. I hope Every Buddy has a nice day and the weather is nice for whatever you have planned.
Sue
It's a nice day out there with temps in low 40s so a good day to "hit the shops" along with a gazillion other women. The craft show was ok...and the shops were kind of disappointing. Only thing I bought was a yard flag with a snowman that was on sale.
With the cold coming in and possible snow, I took both cars to the station and filled them up so they're set for a bit.
Home now to settle in and watch some football.
jane
Well, Buddies, it's been an interesting week or so. I'm currently at Margaret's and will probably be moving to this area in the not-too-distant future. It's time.
I started feeling nauseated, with diarrhea, about ten days ago. It gradually got worse, and I gradually pretty much quit eating and staying in my apartment. By last Wednesday afternoon, I knew I was definitely in trouble. I got the nurse to come check me, and we decided to get an ambulance to take me to the hospital. I call Margaret Thursday morning, and she, of course, came over ASAP.
I wound up being in the hospital until yesterday, just getting IV fluids, some Zofran for nausea, and eating what I could (or would). They were going to let me go yesterday, because of changing to a new computer-system, I wound up not getting sprung until about 9 last night.
Margaret took me back to my apartment, I took a shower and changed clothes, got some stuff packed, and she brought me to her house. All in all, I feel better than I have in a couple of months. But I did decide for myself that it's time to get nearer to the girls. Margaret says she'll be happy to have me move in with her, and she's also going to look at some of the assisted living places around here. We'll talk with the other girls, probably several times before any decisions are made. But I probably won't be going back to Chattanooga permanently. Time will tell.
Enjoy your ballgames this weekend, Buddies!
Hi every Buddy. I was here earlier but decided to wait to see if anyone else posted. NOPE! So here I am again. We sure have been eating some awesome soup lately . My Neighbor Chris brought over some Chicken noodle soup with lots of veggies and has been walking freckles twice a day since my surgery.. Jo brought us Mushroom soup and a bottle of wine last night. Today I am going to make my cabbage soup and puts all the leftover Mushroom soup into the pot.
I sure expected some more people from church to reach out beside Jeanne who brought supper 2 days in a row last week. I have had one other person from Furry Friends call, Jo has been here almost every day. She did my grocery shopping Friday.
One of our Furry Friend members passed away last Wednesday, Her mother has been a FF since the inception 14yrs ago.
Any way I am getting better, my dressing got wet in the shower this morning, I had it wrapped in saran wrap but didn't put a bag over that. So I took off the wet stuff and redressed it, called the Dr, but he hasn't called back yet.
Maryz - Just looking in, as I sometimes do, and I'm so sorry to read that you have had such a bad week. It must be have been very debilitating for you to be so sick, so soon after your surgery. Good that you're staying with Margaret for awhile, until you make up your mind as to what you want to do in the future. I can see that it would be good to be closer to her. I hope you're feeling much better today. :thumbup:
Mary...sorry to read of you being sick and in hospital...how far does your daughters live from you ?..Sometimes we just need to make that decision...glad you are feeling better...keep us posted...I didn't go to church today...fighting a cold and sneezing....hope it don't turn into me needing AB...Hi to all Buddies..fixing to drink a cup of hot tea...
Marilyne, thanks for the good wishes (and welcome).
Marilyn, glad your pain is easing.
Darlene, Margaret lives about an hour+ from where I live now. It's not too far (not by Texas distances for sure), but I think we're all ready for it to be closer.
I wonder where everybody else is. Happy Veterans' Day, Buddies!
Yikes, Mary! It sounds as if you've been one sick lady. I'm glad the hospital stay got things squared away and you're with Margaret. I'm sure you and your girls will come up with the best solution for you.
Darlene...hope the cold doesn't appear. They seem to hang on and on.
Marilyn...you now know you can't rely on your "church friends" to bring meals, so, I guess, you may want to stock up your freezer with your own meals for the next surgery, once you're back on your foot. People don't have the time anymore, I guess. You're lucky to find someone to walk your dog twice a day. That's a huge gift. I'd think those you've taken meals to would reciprocate.
Sue..hurray for Joy's LSU Tigers! What a game.
We have winter today. It snowed all night and with wind, gives us a wind chill of 8. It's still too dark to see how much snow, but glad my doc appt isn't until tomorrow.
Hi to Sharon,Shirley, Jeanne.
Jane
What a sickly group we have here. Mary, I'm so sorry to hear how sick you've been and that you''re contemplating another move, but maybe it is time. Margaret and the girls have been so good taking care of you, but all of you may be happier closer togethers. Keep in touch and tell us how you're doing.
Marilyn, I'm glad a couple of your church people are helping out, but it certainly doesn't sound enough. I'm making meatloaves this afternoon, one of which will go to our SS teacher and his wife. She is on hospice and he is 88 and pretty frail. I used to take food to Ms Frances when she was still alive too.
Sat & Sun I didn't feel well. Just hurt so bad. I did make it to SS & church, but them came home, had lunch and fell asleep for about 3 hours. Fortunately, we had leftovers for dinner. Tonight is Bible Study, but no other plans.
Darlene, what is an AB? Whatever it is, I hope you don't need it
Jane, you mentioned Joy. Do you ever hear from her? She hasn't been in here forever. I hope she's okay. I don't envy you your snow and cold. It's cold enough here. Be careful driving tomorrow.
I hope everyone has a better day today. Sharon
Sharon...AB...is antibiotic....seems as we get older it's harder to fight off colds and respiratory problems without one....I had the flu 2 years ago...was really sick....I do take the shot but sure hope I don't get it again.....Hi to everyone...stay warm and well
Buddies...our Joy passed away Nov. 6. Sharon's asking if I'd heard from her lately sent me looking and I found she just passed away...shy of her 91st birthday. Here is her obituary and there's a guest book for a message. I left one that all of us at "Bosom Buddies" would miss our Joy.
https://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=joy-donald-norwood&pid=194382958&fhid=1744
It's AMAZING how much I can get done when I don't hurt and when I awake at 4:30 am. :2funny: :coolsmiley:
I'm working on the third load of laundry and I've gone through a food cabinet to cull out things I can donate to the church for those in need for Thanksgiving and just everyday needs.
I won't get it to the church today, but I'll drop it off tomorrow when I have to get out to go to the surgeon in Dbq for the physical part of my mammo exam.
jane
Thank you so much, Jane, for finding out about Joy. I have thought for a long time that she should be posting and wondering if she were sick.
Sherry only one church friend has stepped up and on furry friend who is doing the most. By the was Sherry I sometimes get very confused by the emoji's you post on my FB posts. I put something serious on there and you post a laughing emoji. When I realixe that you have probably made an error I just smile and move on. :thumbup:
Sad to hear about Joy, I have thought of her so often and wondered how she was doing.
Jane yes that is something I should do when I can get out to shop, make a lot of food and freeze it.
I am going to the dr this morning to have my bandage changed. I got it wet showring yesterday and wrapped it up myself.
I hope our Sue is ok. She hasn't posted since Saturday...but maybe she's still celebrating LSU's win over "Bama" ! :2funny:
Thanks Jane. You sent the snow over to us. Already my car is covered. Sat. and Sunday was really nice but they are saying that is it for about a week of low 30s. I see no reason to leave the house.
I usually empty my pantry and take over to a place on Campus. Last year I took to the few Indian students living in The American Indian house. They don't seem to be remembered much. I Can see why they don't Celebrate Thanksgiving. (Jane. do you remember us having the Illini Chief.? Students now are wanting us to get him back. ) I haven't bothered with Thanksgiving for years. Like most celebrations now seems to be a day for the start Christmas shopping as all stores open up at 6pm. Also the biggest for Drunk Driving. But I am sure many with older families will have a nice day.
Closest family to me married to Canadian and like to do the Canadian TG. His family come down to Connecticut from Canada.It is a couple of weeks before the U.S One.
I was wondering what happened to Joy. didn't realize she was 91.
That is quite a drive to your Dr. Appt. Jane. I would have put it off until later. I just picked up my bP med and again was a no Refill on it so called Dr. office and told them need longer that 30 days as didnt enjoy driving in Ice and snow and so they called to tell me now 90 days ordered. I still take the same one and it suits me.it will be a month until next Pick up so will see if want to change before then.
Marilyn, sorry for the emojis. When I use my phone, lots come up that I don't want and can't get rid of. Once you are able to be on your feet, it will be a good idea to freeze up some dinners for the next surgery. I need to do that too. It's a shame your church members haven't been more caring.
Jeanne, I don't envy you the snow. Nice to donate to the Indian students. I don't blame you for ignoring some of the holidays when you're all alone.
Jane, if I get up at 4:30, the day is shot! I've done a few little things today + my exercises, but that's about it. I was going to call some doctors, but they are all closed for Vet's Day. Now I have to go read the chapter for the Bible Study. Sharon
Still coming down hard here. I can't think why Doctors would not be available because of a day like Vet's day.that is crazy. I know that Gov. take the day off. I believe library closed and don't know if Schools are. Snow would close the schools anyway. I notice now paper in my box. Getting crazy now with what they are calling holidays. Stores will open up on Thanksgiving and the malls
It's looking like I won't be going back to the Terrace. It's going to be so much easier for the girls if I'm closer to Margaret. I'm ready to make this move - knew it was coming eventually, and this seems to be the time. There is assisted living at the Terrace, but I'd still need to move again sometime.
Margaret looked at places near here today, and I'll look Wednesday - probably put my name on a list. I'll still move out of the Terrace now and stay at Margaret's til I can get in somewhere. She says she'd be have to have me here permanently, but as well as we get along, I don't think that would be ideal. Anyhow - definitely moving.
We're due to get some snow, but only about 1/2", and temperatures in the teens tomorrow night. Brrr
I do come and read every day and mull over what everyone says, knowing we are all in pretty much same situation, age & health. The last few weeks have been strange to me, with this knee totally changing my way of life. I am shocked that a bum knee can cause more trouble than the open heart surgery did. Maybe I forgot how off balance I was the months after that surgery, I do know that because Cas was in such bad shape I didn't have time to think about me, no rehab or time off, he was in worse shape than I was.
Mary, I'm with you about moving just once, being closer to the kids and planning ahead. Knowing how you've plugged along over the years, I do think you will enjoy what is offered at assisted or even the independent part before assisted. I want a place that will take care of me to the last day and hopefully people that becomes friends from one part will visit when I must move on. I don't have the dread of that part of life like so many do. Good luck with your choices, hope you find the perfect spot to call home.
Marilyn, we moved enough over the years I never count on anyone to do anything when there is a crisis in my life. I don't really do anything for anyone else anymore and the people I used to take food to or help out have all died or moved into homes that take care of their every need. Most of the volunteer things at my church are evening and I go out of my way to NOT drive after dark. I tried setting up the food delivery from the grocery store when I blew my knee & found it more complicated than I thought so fixed those problems & now all set for the next time I have the need. Having someone help with your dogs is a big deal in my mind... nobody can take care of these cats, even my kids that have been around them ever since cats adopted us. Cats hide, can't be trusted to stay inside day & night because they are feral and have had their freedom to go out since they were born. Anyway, glad you are managing and hope the days get easier.
Sharon, I've learned a lot about pain since blowing this knee. For sure I walk different and stop to think before any movement (especially getting & out of the car). I can't take any pain meds so always conscious of what that move will do to the pain level. I asked my son & had daughter ask her husband (both dealing with same knee problem) if trying to get comfy at night is next to impossible for them. Not something the doctors even mentioned & big pain for the 3 of us & surprised that we all felt the same. I can't imagine what constant pain would be like to live with, didn't realize how lucky I've been.
Jane, I don't think the Joy in here is the same one that "hangs out" over in the Soda Shoppee, is it? I read the obit (nice of you to post it) but still couldn't tell.
Sorry I can't sit here & talk longer... maybe that's a good thing... my knee locks up if I sit very long. I do get up early but by the time I feed cats & myself, I'm ready to go for a couple more hours of zzzzzzzzs. The laundry is piled up, I'm not well acquainted with the new washer & it's sensing for water level & demands of pods & all. Truth is, I hate learning to operate anything new. Last night the wind started howling and blowing out of the north so the yard I worked on Sat is full of everyone else's leaves again. My sweet gum is hanging onto her leaves yet, but I have 6 bags of mulched leaves for the trash pick up on Friday. I paid a young man $20 an hour to help, his wife was supposed to also get $20 an hour but she sat in their truck the whole 2 hours he worked & I gave him his $40 & told him I don't pay for sitting in the vehicle. I have no idea why she came along if she didn't plan to work. I was the other pair of hands doing all the work was worn out by the time those 2 hours were over. I said I had 4 hours work, could be one person working 4 hours or 2 people working 2 hours. That was double what she first said she wanted for "hourly" work. Disappointed, he is a very hard worker but was sort of dragging his feet with her staying in the car and I don't think I want her to help with the heavy cleaning in the house, don't know what to make of her.
JeanneP, at this time of year I remember spending the first Christmas of being married in England. It was a whole new life and my family so far away, no phone calls back then. Always planned to go back but doubt I do now, and I know I'd be disappointed that nothing is like I remember. That was 1954, our baby that was born in England will be 64 in January.
Got to quit thinking... sorry this turned into a book (again.) Hugs to all & sweet dreams. Shirley
Shirley...our Joy lived in Baton Rouge and is not the Joy you're speaking of.
Mary...it sounds as if things are falling into place for you...and your girls.
Jeanne...the roads will be fine tomorrow for my trip to the doctors. I've learned that when you live in a small town in a rural area, all speciality docs are a distance away.
It warmed up to the low 30s, so I got out to mail a letter, take food to the food pantry, and go to grocery store for a couple of items.
I'm tired tonight, so going to go get some sleep.
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's wet and dreary here this morning. I've read the paper (carefully as even though the paper man had it wrapped in plastic, it was still pretty damp!) Not much local news this morning. Yesterday Bonney and I went to the Memorial Day service at our small park. A wreath was laid, a young naval officer gave a Eulogy, and a local school group was present to sing several patriotic songs. Tim called me and will come by this morning to go over paperwork and we'll probably meet Kris for lunch.
Mary, I think you're wise to be looking for a place near Margaret and hope you find what you are looking for. I'm hoping to stay here in Auburn as long as I can. So far with a cleaning service every 2 weeks, I'm able to stay tidy. Keep us posted.
Tim is coming by this morning and I need to get dressed. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and will have a good day.
Sue
I guess we are all getting to that time of life to be thinking about retirement centers. Our problem is that our kids are still moving around, so wouldn't know where to light other than here.
Shirley, have you tried Voltaren Gel on your knees at night? It isss a prescription, but really helps when the rains come in, etc.
I didn't realize you llived in England. For some reason, I had you in Kansas. Must have confused you with another Shirley.
We went to the 2nd of the 4 advent Bible Studies last night. Both of us hate driving at night, but John did pretty well Getting his cataracts removed helped a lot. I haven't tried driving at night since I had mine removed. I'm still having a lot of trouble reading. It puts me to sleep. No major plans today. The landscaper came yesterday and changed out some bushes for sasanqua camelias. I think they will be really pretty.
I didn't go to the Vet ceremony yesterday, but should have. They have one here in Sun City.
I did get a hold of one doctor yesterday and made an appt to discuss the back stimulator. It's really not helping and it will keep me from having an MRI and a better knee replacement.
No other news here. Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
Jane.
Your area now better than ours right now. Only 7 deg. And windy. Sun is out . Got 4.5 ins snow yesterday.real fast.such a mess.
I live right on the front of turnoff 185 int. 74 going east. It is the main turn off for south 130 so semi are bumper to bumper all the time. So was a wreck tieing up the flow. Traffic was 4 miles hour for 5 hours and were backed up 100 miles on int 74. So my turn off was closed down making it that people could not get home to the towns in the east. This was at 4pm opening up at 8pm. They say all together over 200 cars got some damage. Not been this bad weather since 1919 they say. I Will get to 40 this weekend andsoshould get rid of snow.doubt I go anyplace before then. Can picture what grocery stores and gas stations will be like. Glad it happened before the thanksgiving weekend..
Will most of you ladies be staying close to home. Theydosaythat flying will be a mess.
Elders daughter just called to say will be 82 deg. Where she is in Florida. Ones in Houston say was 41 day and 27 last night in Texas. Weather going crazy.
Sue. Like you I am hoping I can stay put ,living same spot for long time. I just could not do the retirement senior housing way. I still need to find someone for the heavier part of housework though. Have to do my own cooking as its my hobby. Have great laundry person who been there for 12 years. Does fantastic work. It is just 5 min. Away. Yard work will be taken care of by anew man. Long as health holds up I should be o.k I take good care of it.
Where you lives seems to be a good place. No scary weather. Have friend and she has lived for past 20 years living 4 months in her house here and 8 months in your area. I think she is thinking of selling this place in Illinois. And full timing by your area. Only has one GD. Here with 2 sons who are now teens. Her daughter always lived in Florida.
Well, don't know what to do today. Feeling lazy and not ready to go outside. Need to try and figure out the workings of this new smart phone I have not set up yet. Hating phones. Already had 4 calls on my home lone today from Robo and 3 on. Mu other mobile. Will they ever give up?
I couldn't remember who mentioned trying Voltaren Gel, but I looked up the script the Dr gave me... it is the generic for that. Came back to look back & it was you, Sharon. I couldn't tell any difference, used the amount suggested, but did also read the warnings of side effects & decided since I couldn't tell it helped at all, would not try again. Since this was generic & cost $60. I can't imagine what the real deal costs! I also bought the advertised cream Hempvana and it didn't do anything either. The one thing that does seem to penetrate is regular old blue lid Ponds for dry skin. Oh, my life in England was the first 3 years of being married (Air Force) I grew up in MO but have lived in KS since 1960, sorry I didn't explain well. I think I left a little piece of ME in England, such memories........
Sue...good to see you here. Enjoy lunch with Tim and Kris.
Jeanne....roads here good.
Sharon...hope they can get your back stimulator working better or take it out so you can have mri and knee replacement.
Shirley...take care. Wichita gets some nasty weather, I know.
It was-1 this morning, but I had an easy trip to Dbq...45 miles each way...and doc check was good. He's very thorough about checking physically my incision and remaining breast and, of course, neck lumph glands, lungs, heart, and carotids.
Temps to drop again tonight and maybe snow, but I only have bridge here in town.
Stay warm and safe,
Jane
Shirley, glad I wasn't losing it and that you are in KS. Voltaren Gel works really well for me. I don't know what the cost is as I have SS D and got it quite a while ago. They gave me 3 tubes and I don't use a lot at a time. Your weather sounds awful. Ours is cold--27 but not snow in Charlotte area.
Jane, be careful on your trip to the Dr's. It doesn't sound so bad !!
Brian is coming here for TG, so we won't be traveling. I probably won't be traveling for quite a spell.
Hi to Sue and Darlene and Mary. Sharon
Good morning to Every Buddy looking in this morning. I am playing bridge after lunch and need to take my morning walk (which will be a short one today as I'm moving so slowly). It is chilly and I'll need a heavier than usual jacket for outside walking. And I'll shower when I get back inside after the walk.
Sharon, Jeanne, Shirley, Jane, Marilyn, and Every Buddy looking in. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Te sun is ou but only 18 deg and not going higher today. I don't feel like putting on heavy coat to go walking. I do need to try and get more snow and ice off my car. Should have covered it.
I will maybe go over to the almost empty mall as it is a good place to walk later.
Shirley
You were stationed in great area in u.k. My mum spent half year down by there and rest time up N u.k.i either went in May oe September for visiting and so would stay both areas. Loved down south.
Did you ever return to visit. How different you would find it now.
It appears we all have the chilly weather. No snow falling here yet, but it's to come this afternoon, I guess.
I need to get an appt to have the tires rotated on one car and then on to bridge. Both are in same part of town.
Stay warm and snuggly,
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I played bridge yesterday afternoon at one of the Wednesday bridge groups home. I had some good cards and some not so good, but I enjoyed the afternoon. Today I'm catching up with my laundry and will spend some time reading. I hope to get my walk in this morning before it rains. There is a possibility of snow, but it's doubtful, IMHO!
I hope all are well this morning and also that you have a nice day.
Sue
Morning, Buddies!
It's warming up here to more normal mid November temps..in high 20s so maybe the little bit of snow from last night will melt easily.
I did run the shovel over the front walk and walk to my porch when I took the garbage can and recycle bin to the curb. I can now say I shoveled snow this winter. :2funny:
I've cleaned up the kitchen from breakfast, the only meal I really enjoy cooking, and am now catching up with my bookkeeping and book spreadsheet I keep of what I own and what I've read. When you read as much fiction and on the light side as I do, you need a listing of some kind so you don't rebuy what you already own. Amazon is good about telling me I already own something, but Barnes and Noble's interface I think is ...well,..awful. It's hard to find what I know I own, etc.
I also need to get my shopping list together and get a grocery run in. Then this afternoon, I want to rearrange one of my kitchen cabinets and move unused things to the basement storage.
Have a good Thursday!
jane
Jane, you're definitely keeping yourself busy. I should keep a log of books read, but I don't. I'm having so much trouble reading these days, that I'm not doing as much as usual. Glad your temps have warmed up a little and that you got your snow shoveling in! 20 is still chilly for us. We got down below zero last night and a high expected of about 40. I just finished my grocery list too, but I'm sending John to do it.
Yesterday was a very busy day for me. At therapy, she gave me a (for me) hard workout to strengthen my legs. I fell night before last again. I had been lying on the couch and when I got up didn't put my shoes on, so I slid on the hardwood. Fortunately not injured, but had to call a neighbor to help John get me up in a chair. So embarassing. Anyway, the therapy on top of the fall was a little much. They have put me back on a walker now. Boo Hoo.
After I rested from the therapy and had lunch, I read my Bible Study chapter for next week and then with John's help, I made blueberrry bread and chicken and rice for our SS teacher. When John got back from that, I made 4 meatloaves--2 for Brian's family the night before TG, and then one for Bob, the SS teacher, and one for us sometime in the future. They are all frozen now. I was so tired from all that that John fixed Lean Cuisine for us for dinner. Today is a rest day.
Sue, where are you? Hi to Jeanne and Darlene and Mary. Keep in touch with us Mary. We're worried about you. Sharon
Went out to get the paperandseems to be a little warmer. Sun is out. Need to now see if car will start. Have gotton all snow,ice off it. Not started it in 4 days. Must remember to cover it next bad storm.
Jane. You are so much better than me when stuck in house due to weather. So much I could be doing.lots of drawers. Cupboards in kitchen etc. need clearing out. But I always seem to sit reading. On computers .playing with phones. These are really in a mess at the moment. I am o.k if things Apple or Microsoft but google on my pads has messed all up with passwords. Had to put new one for them and it messed up my iPad. Desktop. So quit for the day working on them.
Sue. You seem to be well. Be nice if you could get back driving again.
You Sharon. Your balance seems to be really giving you problems with falling. Do you take many meds? Maybe mixing wrong ones together.
I need to now get dressed and check car. Fingers crossed. Seems to be a couple homes around me with heating problems at moment.
Surprised to see that schools didn't close last 4 days. Awful seeing such young people standing in cold waiting for bus pickup. They are only age 4 on one half day school. I would not have let mine go.
Hi Buddies! We keep making decisions. We looked at two places yesterday. One is way and above the first choice (and has scheduled bridge games). Unfortunately, they don't have anything available immediately and we're told it might be 3 months. The other has two studio apartments available now, but neither of us particularly likes the place - most of the people we saw were in wheelchairs and many slumped over. We've decided I'll just stay here until something is available at the one we like - even if it's a studio. Margaret and I get along well, and don't get in each other's way. We went to Chattanooga Tuesday for a couple of doctor appointments and to get more stuff from the apartment. We also gave my month's notice, so I'm officially moved by 12 December. We'll just put most of my stuff in a storage unit - or the girls will take some of it. And the car will go somewhere, too.
We just got a dusting of snow here on Tuesday, followed by (for here) bitterly cold temps (down to 17*) yesterday morning. But it's supposed to be up in the 60s again by next week. Crazy Tennessee weather.
Mary, the weather is crazy everywhere, I think. I think your decision to stay with Margaret till a unit is available where you want. How far will it be from her? We are still thinking about moving to and have worked the finances out with our broker and will take Brian to see it at TG. The one unit we want has just been vacated, but needs to be renovated. We certainly aren't in a hurry and want the kids to see what they want before we sell the house.
Jeanne, I don't think there is a problem with my meds. I just think it is from the previous falls, plus I had socks on instead of shoes and slid trying to pick up papers I dropped. Hope your car starts. Sharon
Sharon, the place is about 15-20 minutes from Margaret's house, I think. It's certainly within her usual range. Even getting to the specialists in Chattanooga is only a little more than an hour. I am planning to use her address as my permanent mailing address - she's a co-signer on everything I have anyway.
Hi buddies...it's a little warm today...I got my walk in...supposed to be 70 by the weekend...I am finally get rid of my cold/allegeries...now my nose has a cold sore from 3 days of running and sneezing...got to be with my great grandson today for lunch...he's on leave from the Navy...was so good to see him...Mary good to know you will be closer to family..Sharon. Sorry you fell again..but thankfulnot injured....Jeanne think my BP med is finally working by taking it at night don't notice side effects as bad'Jane seems you are finding lots to keep u busy...I have to keep a list of books I've read...Marlyin hope you and yours are doing OK...Hi to Shirley and others looking in....
Mary, glad you will be close to Margaret. Good idea to make that your permanent address, but I would hate not receiving mail myself. Whatever works best for you though.
I talked to Mel last evening. She had the most bizarre thing happen. Her husband was biking, stopped to get out of the rain at a diner and lo and behold, one of our former neighbors from our community in IN was there. They had moved in several years ago, but we didn't know it. Her husband was French, so one day, she just knocked on my door and introduced herself. She is an unusual person, but fun anyway--in small doses. The world is small, it seems.
Darlene, glad your cold is over and that you got to be with your great grandson yesterday. Those days are always special. Glad too that the BP med is working better.
Hi to all. I may be back later. I'm wondering if Sue is sick or if her computer is down again. She always post so regularly.
Bunny is going to get groomed today so she will be pretty for TG.
Termite check is also today. Not much else. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in today. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. It's raining here again today and is pretty unpleasant. I'm waiting for Eddie to pick me up to take me to the library and to Kroger. I think he'll be a little late this morning as it is pretty yucky outside (and I don't think he's an early bird riser!) I have several cups of coffee hot for him when he gets here. He has been a big help.
Eddie just showed up and is going to drink another cup of coffee now that he's here.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good Morning, Buddies. It's warmer here 34...and sunny.
Sharon...you might consider those socks with the "stuff" on the bottom to keep you from slipping. They give them to you when you're in the hospital. Our entire second floor is hardwood and I stay barefoot or put on slippers when I have to get up at night.
I think I'll pull on my boots and go for a walk when I finish here.
I need to make up a dessert for tonight after dinner out with my Fri. Friends.
jane
Jane. Its not bad here today. I did manage to get out to walk. I should take my car to the dealer and see if anything needs doing. Was amazed after leaving it 4 day buried in snow and such cold weather that I just turned the key and started right up. Will remember to cover it next time they tell us that snow coming. Was hard to clean it off.
You would think that it was almost Christmas day soon here. More places playing carols and such sales already. Big Black Friday again today even on the Internet
The politics have taken over the TV stations that I usually watch during the day at certain. I myself do not think it should be allowed to be on all of them. Most people that watch TV during the day are Retired and don't want to be hearing all about it .Just put it onto the usual News hours. Even PBS have it on. Not that we get free TV anymore as we need Cable or other type things to bring it in. We pay enough and they suppose to be private.h
Jeanne, glad your car started. I never watch daytime tv, so that didn't bother me.
I've been trying to log in to the Medicare site to compare MC D policies. No matter what I do, they won't log me in and won't list all my meds if I don't log in. I finally got the tech guy's # from the chat room and I will try that tomorrow. I am so aggravated and out of patience, I want to throw the computer across the room and shoot the MC people!! Not really, but I'm sure you understand. Sharon
I am ready to throw out all Technology.
All are crazy now. Not as easy to Google anything. Mobile phones to much button pushing. Everyone wants you texting and no phone talking. Can't get to talk right to a person when you make a phone call. Have to go into you Health report on you acct. when just getting any lab work done. Can't just tell you. Takes 15 min. on phone if trying to call for appt. or cancel. No end to it. Give me back my old D./ial phone hanging on the Kitchen wall.
Where have all the receptionist gone to? Now you get. all a busy helping other customers. Please wait. Took me 12 min. the other day to call for information at my bank about my acct. Then I was asked lots of Questions before they would give me a answer. 40 years had the same acct.numbers
I agree, Jeanne. It is super frustrating! I don't text and usually forget to see if I have any. We either talk or message on FB. As to getting through to a doctor or commercial place, it's ridiculous.
Jane, I forgot to mention yesterday that after my fall the other night, I got out the socks you mentiooned. They gave me a bunch at rehab, so I'm using those at slippers which they told me NOT to use. Sun is shining today for now, thought rain predicted around noon. Ugh. Sue, glad to see you back posting. Hope you got some good books yesterday. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I slept late this morning and it's now almost 11:00. I stayed up later to finish reading a book and just snoozed extra long this morning. Yesterday Eddie came to take me to the library and to Kroger and he stayed for a while for a cup of coffee and a chat.
I don't have much planned for today except to start reading another library book and possibly watching a Hallmark movie. I am dressed now and will go out for my (way too late) morning walk. It's chilly out there so I'll have to drag out a heavier jacket.
I hope Every Buddy is well and having a nice Saturday. Take care, Every Buddy.
Sue
Crazy sleep night for me last night. Just couldn't do it. Yet I feel rested. I even got up at 3am and made toast and hot milk. I do that often after eating dinner to early.i got in a habit one time as I love egg rolls and alwayey bought a box of them at SAMs. Had to quit buying. Wake up thinking of them and had to get up and fix. Getting the habit back I think.
Sun is out and going to be high 40s so should get somewalking done. Like to wash car.
I replaced carpet in bathrooms,kitchen and hallways with wood. Like it and thought be nice all through but then thought about walking. Wood is a little slick. Also carpet Roos seem a warmer feeling.
Jeanne, just be careful to wear shoes or good slippers or socks with not slip bottoms on the hard woods. That's how I fell this week. However, I really like hardwoods. Carpets are always getting dirty. Of course, we have a dog.
Sue, enjoy your book and movies. I think I have seen most all the Hallmark movies.
My ins. guy called to check on something this AM, so I told him how much trouble I was having with the MC D site. He said he would do it for me if I told him each of the meds and their medication. I did and he had it done for me in 5 mins or so. The cheapest for me came out to be Well Care MC Rx Saver which I hadn't heard of. It is more expensive than last year, but Cigna that I had last year was more so. I do wish the companies would stabilize their prices, etc., so that we didn't have to go through this every year.
My happiest news though this morning was when Lori called and told me she passed her cybersecurity test she had been studying for 6 weeks and 100 hours for. Her bosses had told her they wanted her to take it and it cost the office $5,000! So a lot of pressure and she knew next to nothing about it before. She is Chief of Staff and not an IT person. This will really give her a leg up for further promotions and when she puts it on her resume on linked in, it will really draw attention to her. We
are so proud of her. Well, need to eat now. Sharon[/]
have started using. The country crock plant. Base butter and like it. It is dairy free,gluten free plant based. I use the with olive oil one . Will try the others. Can cook and bake like butter.
It's a dreary, gloomy day here and I'm not getting much done.
I did clean some kitchen drawers and rearranged a few things.
I'm reading and have football on tv as background noise.
I was invited down to neighbor's for supper, but declined. I hurt all over and just don't have the energy to get dressed in "going outside" clothes. I spent time with her yesterday going to a craft show and then went to their house to fix their two computers and her Nook.
Jane
I went back to church today It felt good to get back. My foot is healing well and the stitches come out tomorrow. I really wanted to wear my boots to church but they hurt my foot so didn't.
I have been here reading daily but didn't have anything to say.
Jeanne so the Country Crock plant based butter tastes good? I have tried some of the other plant based butters and like them as well. I really do prefer to eat a lot of Organic products rather than products where The ingredient list is so long and full of things I can't pronounce. I only but products that are made in America, both for me and for Freckles.
Hi everyone ! I don't remember if I told you this , scroll on by if I did . Wednesday afternoon I had an appt. with my dermatologist & had surgery to remove a skin cancer on my left arm . It was caused by the sun when I'm driving . There are about 8 stitches , the stitches will be removed just before Thanksgiving . After the Lidocaine wore off there was very little pain & didn't take any pain killer .
Friday we went to my husband (Norm) 65th high school reunion in Los Angeles , there was only one person he knew from high school & the man didn't remember him ! Norm said he isn't going to any more reunions !! Don't b;ame him !
Then on Saturday trailered one of our Model T Fords , met up with other club members & drove about 35 miles to an old train station which is now a train museum in the back country of San Diego . This link will explain it better then I can .
https://www.kusi.com/campo-railway-museum-to-begin-year-long-centennial-
Good morning, Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've had breakfast, read the newspaper, cleaned up the kitchen, put my trash out for today's pick up, but am not dressed yet. I am not an early morning person! I can hear the trash crew out there now, so when I'm dressed I'll go out and pull the bins up in the driveway.
My Thursday bridge club will meet at my house this Thursday, so I need to spend the morning calling every one. One of the members who sits near me in church reminded me yesterday. I'd hoped to go to the movie on Thursday to see the Mr. Rogers special, but unless it is on in the late afternoon, I'll miss it. Tom Hanks is playing Mr. Rogers--and I think he'll do a good job. Although, I have always loved Mr. Rogers gentle soul! I've missed him since he passed away.
Not much else except phone calls to the bridge club. I hope everyone can come and I won't have to look for subs.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I hope the weather is good in your areas. It's chilly here, but no sign of rain or snow today.
Sue
It was supposed to be sunny and warmer today so we could get our flower pots emptied of the dead flowers and filled with pansies, but I got up to rain and overcast weather. John was going to get the pots emptied and ready for me and bring everything out to me, but he's playing bridge tomorrow, so don't know when I'll get it done. I have therapy this afternoon.
I spent much of the afternoon after church talking on the phone to my sister-in-law in Fl. I hadn't talked to her since she got back from CO. She has a home health aid 4 mornings a week now which is relieving her daughters somewhat. I also called my friend, Sara, who is suffering from liver cancer. She's not in any pain, but it has caused her to develop diabetes, so they are trying to get that under control. I never heard of that. Apparently the cancer is a metastisis from her BC 20 years ago. That's scary too.
Alpiner, glad you got the melanoma taken care of and had a fun weekend with the cars and train.
Jane, I cancelled our plans to go to our pod's Christmas party right after TG. I figured I would have had enough visiting and be tired and frankly just didn't feel like going, so can understand your cancellation last night. This rain and cold is really hard on many of us.
Sue, we email reminders of bridge games and make everyone find their own subs. Makes it a lot easier on the hostess.
All for now. Sharon
Hi Buddies!
I've spent the morning so far on the phone - changing and/or cancelling doctor appointments, changing my address, etc. I have an appointment this afternoon at Margaret's dental hygienist to get my teeth cleaned.
Sharon, re your friend with liver-cancer-caused diabetes: I have a friend who has had a liver transplant (Agent Orange from Vietnam caused), and it has given him diabetes. I don't know why that happens, but I guess it does.
Got to go get dressed for the day.
Happy Monday!
Happy Monday from here in the overcast and low 30s midwest.
Alpiner...glad that skin cancer to gone. It sounds like a pleasant weekend. I understand Norm and his HS reunions. I only went to one of mine...the 50th...and it was the same ol' crap as HS. I told them I'd see them again in 50 yrs. I'm in contact with a few women from those days and that's it.
Sharon...pansies are so pretty...I never buy them here because our summer's are just too hot and, of course, as your know, the winters here in the Midwest means NO flowers outside at all.
Sue...hope all your bridge people show up.
Mary...you are a busy beaver this morning!
Hello to Marilyn, Jeanne, Darlene, Shirley, (and I miss adding our Joy!.I'll still follow LSU sports, thinking of her).
I've finished my kitchen drawer cleanout and have a sack of duplicates for Donal and Patricia if they want them. They're the extras Ray bought for Texas, but I have no need for 2 juice squeezers, 2 digital meat thermometers, 4 graders of different microblade sizes, a ball of kitchen twine, etc. They do a LOT of cooking, so I think they'll probably take most of it...for themselves or the boys who also cook.
I made a trip to WalMart for my prednisone prescription and for a few groceries.
jane
I cleaned out utility drawers about 5 yrs ago and passed on the discards to granddaughter and grandson and had Melanie donate anything left over. I recently gave a waffle iron to my cleaning lady and then found out Lori would have liked it. You can't win.
I need to start going through things again in case we do move. I have so much stuff--a lot from Mom. I'm not sure how many clothes I'll get rid of since I seem to bounce around in size. The smallest, I will see if Lori wants. She is OCD about keeping her weight down, which is good, but I can't do it. None of John's stuff will fit any of the grandsons as they are all 6' tall or more. John is only 5'9". He keeps his weight pretty stable, but still has a lot from when he was working. Women's clothes change style so fast, I've gotten rid of all my teaching clothes.
Mary, I had to do a lot of making and canceling appts after my fall and then remaking them when I was able.
I have my annual big squeeze Thurs and then see the pain Dr on Fri. I asked John to go along to that one to help me make decisions.
Does anyone have any idea of where I could find a toddler 2T tee shirt with something related to baseball on it? I checked about 6 websites including Amazon and couldn't find any. I want it for Liam's Christmas gift. Mostly I send $$ for college, but I ordered a HIGHLIGHTS FIVE subscription for Harrison because he is so turned on to books and learning to read. He'll be 5 in March.d
Nothing else going on here. Bible Study tonight for pre advent.
Marilyn, glad you're getting around better. But don't overdo!
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy! I've been up for a while, but am still not dressed as my cleaning ladies arrived just as I was cleaning up my breakfast dishes. They changed the sheets on my bed, damp mopped all the floors, dusted the furniture and I put the sheets into the washer and will put them back into the linen closet as soon as they are dry and folded. So I'm clean and tidy for another 2 weeks if I stick with my tidying schedule!
I don't have much planned for today. I was scheduled to have bridge here on Thursday, but several of our members are traveling and will be out of town, so we decided to post pone this week's bridge game (and will probably not play next week, either because of Thanksgiving).
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well today and looking forward to Thanksgiving next week. Tim will pick me up and take me to Ard's home (his mother-in-law) but I think Tim will probably be doing the cooking. He told me not to bring anything--I had volunteered to take a sweet potato casserole, but now I'll just bring myself!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Sharon....did you look at these sites?
https://www.etsy.com/market/toddler_baseball_shirts
https://www.amazon.com/Baseball-Boys-Birthday-Shirt-Months/dp/B076DL9MGB?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B076DL9MGB
Sue...Nothing much going on here either. I do need to get out and try to get a walk in. I've really gotten bad about just staying inside. It's wet out, but I do own an umbrella or three. :coolsmiley:
I'm still cleaning out drawers. You gals will think I haven't done this in a long, long time...and you'd be right. I found 5 old cell phones and found out the elementary no longer collects them to recycle, so I'll try elsewhere. Internet lists Best Buy as taking them or I can send them off to some place that recycles them for Wounded Warrior Project, so I may just do that.]
jane
I have gotten that way right now. So dreary and wet out that I hate to get all dressed to go out. Making all kinds of excuses. Got to stop it as Winter not even here yet.I cook and just eat to much if I don't get out and get walking in. Will be O.K today as I am out of light bulbs and have 4 gone out through the house. One over my stove I really miss. One i the Flo recent one over the sink and I have no idea how to replace it. Must be over 25 years since it went. So off to Menards .Then I still may go get hair trimmed while out. I am back with the scissors on the neck again and the sides every time I shampoo. Getting shorter and shorter.
Sue I wish I could get a good cleaner to be on your system. That is all I need. All furniture need a good dusting and polish. I can handle the wood floors but my sweeper a little heavy for carpet. Need to buy a lighter one. Takes ages to change bed also.
Hi everbuddy...we are having summer like temps...I walked extra today ...was so nice...I'm sure there's a cold front right around the corner....Jane I also have been cleaning dresser and kitchen drawers....I need to take some of it to goodwill ..my son just brought me some venison...and sausage...will be good eating...Jeanne I like to cook when its.cold...Hi to any looking in...Have good rest of day
Good to see Jeanne and Darlene here! I did get my walk in and it wasn't raining...just puddles on some low sidewalk, but I survived! :coolsmiley:
I then decided I was just restless, and so drove up to a town about 15 miles north of me to go to a place called The Market to see what they had out ....and lots and lots of pretty stuff for Christmas. https://www.facebook.com/themarkketusa/
Nobody could understand how they survive in such a small town, but we were told they do a LOT of online orders and shipping.
No, I didn't buy anything, but I enjoyed looking. I'd asked Kathy if she wanted to go up last week, but she had something going on each day, so I just went by myself. I'm not going to wait for somebody else's schedule to do what I want to do. I like to do things when I feel good...or am restless like today...and the weather is ok.
Patricia is going to come down this weekend while her husband is hunting. She'll come Friday after work and stay until Sunday. It'll be fun to have a "girls weekend" with her.
jane
Jane, I finally found a cute one yesterday on Amazon. I guess I put too much info in the search bar. I've never been on the Etsy site altho I have heard of it. Anyway, my Christmas is now all taken care of. We had church pics taken before my fall and bought enough for the kids & grandkids. That will be their gift as it will probably be our last professional picture. Thanks for looking for me though.
Jeanne, you better get your handyman to put up the florescent light and any others that are high up.
Sue, our club meets the 4th Wed of the month, so we always skip Nov and schedule an early day in December. Then we start our usual schedule in Jan.
Jane, it's good that you go ahead and go when you want to if no one is available to accompany you. Nice that Patricia is coming down. Enjoy her visit. Yesterday was a slug day for me. My cleaning girl was here and then I just watched some TV and read. I hurt so bdad all day.
The sun has finally come out and the temp is climbing up to 60. John is playing bridge today but has promised not to accept a game tomorrow and get my pots ready to plant. I sit on a patio chair to do them, but he still may have to help me.
I also have dr's appts Thurs and Fri. Will they never end? Sharon
Good morning, Darlene, Sharon, Jane, and Every Buddy who might be looking in this morning (although it's almost 11:00 a.m. here this morning--I do not move very quickly in the morning!)
It's somewhat chilly here this morning and I've not been outside for my morning walk. I did get into the closet and get out a jacket to wear, so I will go for the walk shortly. I walk every day unless it is raining or snowing--so far no snow here in Auburn--and when it comes I will walk around the neighborhood and see lots of tiny snow men in every yard. So far since I moved up here after Bob died, it has not snowed very often or very much at one time.
I have made a grocery list for Friday (I'm pretty sure Eddie will be coming to take me to the library and Kroger--he would let me know if he couldn't come). I don't need many things and I will be eating Thanksgiving dinner at Ard's home--but Tim will be doing most of the cooking (at least I think so!).
I hope Every Buddy is having a nice day today and also hope your Thanksgiving will be nice with friends and relatives.
Sue
Going to be nice here both today and tomorrow but then back cod.i should get some leaves raked off porch and drive. Not in mood for that. I had lots for he laundry and had it there by 10am. They will have it all one ironed and on Hangers for me to pick up by 1pm. Just put sheets on and do bedroom after pickup. Love sleeping fresh sheets
Still need to go library and hair.
Jane. Good. You just get in car and go when you feel like it. I have always on that way . Even young I would take offfrom local station with a day ticket and go Faras wanted then back home.went Igot places up to coming US then now for past 50 years traveled all over alone mast times. Fact when with others I have snuck off by myself. Met some amazing people doling same thing. Tried couple tours. Didn't work for me. I did enjoy when had the girls and then with grandsons as they got older. Special showing them Europe. Thing is one has to not be as trusting like was years ago.
I did get all my lights changed yesterday after picking up the bulbs. My goodness price of them these days. I bought last year a good heavy 3 step ladder that I keep in house 2 step high is as far I go. Stopped climbing after you sue had your accident.
We had a young minister of small church die the other day down the street .just 51 with 3 children. He was on roof hanging Christmas lights and leaned over.that and 2 grandparents returning from a HS ball game Friday with their 17 year GD and friend in car got crashed into and killed . So couple schools closed today for funerals. Always seems to be more sad things this time of year
Well now I am off,not sure where. All have a good day.
Sharon....glad you found a tee for your little baseball guy.
Sue...I wish I could force myself to walk outside more. I did walk today when I came back from bridge lunch. No playing as there were just 3 of us.
We'll skip next Wed since two of the 3 of us have family coming or have dishes to take to a daughter-in-law's home, etc.
I just need to get used to going where I want when I want as I did all those years I was single.
Jeanne...glad you got your lights changed. My kitchen ones are recessed in the ceiling, so nephew will have to change out when there's a need.
Tomorrow I'm taking one of the cars for a tire rotation and checking fluid levels, anti-freeze, etc. When it had it's first checkup at the dealership while we were in TX, they wanted to charge us over $100 to rotate the tires. Ray said NOPE, so I'll have it done here where whatever the charge will be fair and done right.
Time to go watch hockey.
jane
Are you still rotating tires in US? Here it's been years since they don't do that any more. Apparently with the new tires and car suspension it is not required anymore. I only did that in my very first car in the sixties.
It seems to me the tires never get eroded now like they used to do.
Sure wish I could walk like most of you do. Just can't.
Jane, there is a long handled gadget with a thing on the end that you can put in canlights. We got ours at Lowes.
John bought new smoke alarms last week and is going to have Brian install them when he's here for TG. He has several jobs for him and the boys.
I'm off to get a mamm today and then to the pain doctor tomorrow. Cross your fingers that it all works out the way I want it to.
Yes, so-p bubble, we all still rotate tires in the US. Don't know if it is necessary or not but the car places say so.
Hi to all I haven't mentioned and have a good day. Sharon
Good morning, Jane, Sharon, Bubble, and Every Buddy looking in this morning. Today is my bridge day at the nearby retirement home. Several of us who still live at home play over there once a month. They serve lunch (which we pay for) and then we play most of the afternoon.
Tomorrow I'm hoping I can get Bonney to go to see the Tom Hanks movie where he is playing the part of Mr. Rogers. I have been a big fan of Mr. Rogers since my boys used to watch it with me before they started school. I was very upset when Bill and Tim were in High School and Saturday night live put on a skit with Mr. Rogers in his Undies. Bill and Tim thought it was hilarious--and I cried! I still love Mr. Rogers and I hope Mrs. Rogers is doing OK as a new widow. We did watch Captain Kangaroo, too, but not as much as we watched Mr. Rogers. He was such a gentle caring person.
Not much else to report this morning. I'll play bridge most of the afternoon over at Azalea Place. We'll eat lunch there before we play. Libba will pick me up to go to A.P. She lives on the street directly behind me.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning to all..just got back from walking...is humid today...My daughter Debbie is coming today..we are going to the casino..for a girls day out..I never take much $...so will play penny machine...Jane...glad you are getting out...I did the same...went by my self lot of places...just have to get out of house...Have a great day...Darlene
I wish could walk the way I used too and I will when my foot is completely healed. The Dr said we are also wasiting for the complete healing to do the other foot.
Freckles just left for her walk, Thank goodness for my neighbor and friend. I fired the caregiver yesterday, She has had one excuse after another why she couldn't come in the days she specified she would. She had only been here 4 times since we got back from Kauai in June. I have hired someone I have known for a long timer, whom I used to work with at the Clinic. She took care of my other dogs and house when we would go on vacation for afew years.
I have seen sdome progression in Kieth of the disease. He has good days though and I look forward to those days. Other days what can I say. He has taken to wearing his hat that I crocheted for him and his gloves all day long until I tell him to take them off to eat or go to bed.
May go o a movie today but can't make up my mind. mr. Rogers or A Good liar. I remember the times when could line up both and go from one to the other if times worked. But now at $8.00 a ticket think twice. Seems like movies are not very long these days .just about one hour and 15 min. They show the future series of coming ones for 20 min. Each of our theatres have about 12 movies to pick from. Most. Not my type. Still like big screens though.
We leave in a few minutes for my appt. with my oncologist , usually she just checks my bp & weight & lab work & checks for lumps . Its a 100 mile round trip . It will be in the heavy commute traffic coming home which is scary . I'm glad Norm is driving !! We had a big rain storm yesterday , it was coming down so hard the windshield wipers couldn't take care of keeping the windshield clear enough to safely drive . Then during the night the power went off for a couple of hours .
It's been a cooling day today...temp dropping...and very, very windy.
Just not nice out there.
Bubble...I do rotate my tires...I think they wear better and you find out if there's an alignment problem if they're wearing weirdly. I'm also not committed to the going 10,000 miles for each oil change, but I'm getting used to it.
I guess synthetic oil allows for that. I also needed the antifreeze checked here which people in the South usually probably don't need to worry about.
I've been watching the witnesses today before Congress. My, what bright, gifted people they are...the career foreign service people, I mean...not the politicians. ;)
jane
The oncologist said one of the readings of my blood work was a bit elevated & it might be because the lab work was done the before the cancer surgery . I will be having more lab work , then will see the oncologist again soon .
It was lovely yesterday, 60 & sunny, so John got the pots emptied and the overgrown lantana cut down. I got the front pots planted before I had to leave for the mammogram, which came out fine, thank goodness. I have the pain dr's appt at noon and when I get back will try to do the back pots. I was so tired last night that I forgot to look for the meteor shower.
Alpiner, a 100 mile trip to the doctor is awful. Can't you find one closer? Hope everything went well.
Jane, we have rain scheduled for tomorrow too. I'm tired of it.
Hi Sue, and Darlene. Hope you're having good days. Gotta run. Sharon
Alpiner...did he tell you which item was elevated on your blood work?
Sharon...those winter pots sound so pretty. Nothing possible like that here, as you know. Our only outside colors are brown and white (snow). ;D
It's back down in the 20s now.
Patricia is coming in tonight for the weekend, which will be nice. Just us "girls."
jane
Hi I am still here.
The oncologist's office is in the same medical complex where I had the lumpectomy . It is in a suburb of San Diego & we live in the country .
Jane my doctor told me the name of what was elevated but I don't remember . Its too technical . The tumor had not been removed when I had the lab work done so the doctor suspects that was the reason .
Sharon, glad you're getting your flowers in. I certainly understand
about the back pain, though. Hope a lot of it is due to the changeable weather - or that the doc can fix things.
jane, have a great time this weekend with your buddy.
alpiner, since I've now moved, it's about a 100-mile round trip to my doctors. I'll be changing a lot of them eventually. This area is semi-rural, but there are three towns (Manchester, Tullahoma, Wincester) revolving around an Air Force testing facility (where Margaret and Bobby both worked).
So there are good medical facilities in the area. I hope all your followup visits are good.
Marilyn, you certainly need to have the first foot healed and pain-free before doing the other one.
I hope that's soon - as I know you do, too.
Jeanne, you do keep busy - both around the house and in the community.
Sue, you do the same, with your walking. Are you getting to any of the basketball games?
Darlene, you're walking, too. I remember that changeable Texas weather, and it can get really hot or really cold very quickly.
Margaret and I spent yesterday and today packing up things at the apartment - throwing gobs of stuff away and deciding what I need for the next few months and what to put in the storage unit.
The guys are going to move furniture tomorrow...I'm planning to stay here this time.
Happy weekend to all the Buddies!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while, had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. Yesterday after Eddie took me to Kroger for my grocery shopping, he brought me home and waited while I put the groceries away and then we went to his partner's office to pick him up and the two of them treated me to lunch. Dave, his partner, was Tim's best man when he and Kris were married.
I'm going to call Bonney soon and see if she'd like to go to lunch around noon. If not I'll eat more of my leftovers. Other than that and reading one of my library books, I'll not be doing much else. I'm hoping Bonney can pick me up tomorrow for SS and church as Olyne had one of her out of state sons and his son coming for the weekend with her. It may rain some more shortly.
My next door neighbor just came over with several tubs of leftovers which will last me for several days (NO COOKING!). He does all the cooking and often brings me small tubs of whatever they've been eating. Needless to say, I enjoy the dishes!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi everyone. the foot seems to be feeling better so far today. this morning I put my Orthotics back in my shoes to see if that would help to keep the arch from being so painful.
I had 2 pairs of Ecco flats that fit perfectly. I've probably worn one pair 6 or 8 years and the rubber sole fell apart Friday. Fortunately, I still have the other pair which is about 3 years old. As you've heard me expound before, I have a terrible time finding shoes that fit.
We're back from church and had lunch and John has run to HT to pick up some Rxs and a few things I forgot for Thurs. Always something.
Last night, my fall alarm went off in the shower and had 4 or 5 couples all upset. I didn't fall, so I'm going to have to call the company and find out what's wrong. Everyone was mad at me and I didn't do anything!
Our pastor is sick, so don't know if we'll have our last BS class on "Almost Christmas". Maybe she will postpone it a day or so.
You all sound so active and busy. Wish I could be (with fun things). I'll be so glad to have my knee done in January. The pain dr. is going to pull out the stimulation wire since it's not doing anything. That way I can get an MRI and the special knee. We'll talk about the new kind of stimulator that has 16 stimulators after my knee is fixed. I'm going to call my grandson-in-law who is a bio medical engineer and have him research the results and report back to me. He actually works on pacemakers, but a lot of other doctors there work on things like that.
Hope Jane is having a nice weekend and that Marilyn feels better with the orthotic.
Mary, take it easy during your move. I'm thinking about you. Such a chaotic time for you. Thank heavens you have Margaret and the other girls.. Lovely day here--sunny & 60 after rain all day yesterday. Sharon
Alpiner...I guess those of us in rural areas get used to driving distances to our docs. I'm guessing you, at least, don't have to deal with snow and ice.
Marilyn...hope the orthotic worked for you.
Sue...nice to be treated to lunch by Eddie and Dave.
Mary...packing up has to be tiring. Take it easy.
Sharon...Glad you got the stimulator disconnected and can perhaps use a new one that's better after the new knee.
Darlene...hope all is well in Tx
Hi to Jeanne and Shirley.
It was a nice weekend with Patricia here. We did get out for shopping both here and in the town north of us that has an interesting store...
https://www.themarkket.com/gallery/
She left about 10:30 this morning. I then forced myself to put on walking shoes and bundled up and walked to town and back. It's supposed to be just cloudy today, but the clouds look like rain/snow ones. Weatherguessers say storms blowing in Tuesday...so we'll see, I guess.
jane
Jane no snow or ice , just possible rain . There is one hospital closer but I have more confidence in the one I go to . Our doctor is affiliated with it . When I was in the other one with pneumonia I developed a disliking for it .
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's sunshiny and bright here this morning. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and am dressed for my morning walk. It's chilly here this morning, but is sunny and will be warmer later in the day. I went to an AU women's basketball game last night with my friend Norma. We won and it looks like our team has worked out the early kinks--and we won the game. Lots of fans brought canned food which is to be given to our local food bank. I found a couple of cans of things to take and it looked like there were many cans outside where a young man was collecting for the food bank.
I'm planning to catch up on my mail this morning after my walk. I have several things like that to take care of today.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning. Have a nice day!
Sue
Alpiner...absolutely go with the place where you have confidence in the hospital, doctors, staff.
Sue...keeping busy, as usual for you! Good for you.
Weather change is coming, so I need to get out and get some bird seed because those little guys really do "bulk up" when the weather is changing for cold and possible snow.
I have a lot of laundry to do since Patricia was here for the weekend, so one set of sheets in the dryer and I need to get going and strip other bed and get that going, as well as all the other personal laundry.
jane
alpiner, I agree with jane - stay with the medical team you have confidence in. Margaret is willing to drive me back to Chattanooga for a couple of my docs - that I only see twice a year. But some, like the dentist, I'll change to nearby. Margaret has docs she is happy with, so that will mostly work for me.
I guess they got all the furniture moved over the weekend and stashed in the storage unit near where I'll be moving. Margaret and I will go back tomorrow to get the stuff off the walls and do one more check around. I don't have to totally give up the apartment until 12 December.
We had miserable weather over the weekend - but at least for us, that just means rain and chilly, not ice and snow. It's cool today, but nice and sunny. I'm getting knitting done, and time on the computer, but not much else. At least I feel better than I have in months - and that's a very good thing.
Happy Monday and a Happy Early Thanksgiving to all the Buddies!!
I would be happy to have my rotary phone back. Even the old Bell telephone. Company. Fact a lot of the old ways. You made a call one got a human. Now you talk to robots. I. Don't think I have gotten through to one person for months. Even family are friends are LEAVE A MESSAGE.i have my set that way now starting this week.
Such great weather for past 2 days. Hard not getting outside without heavy jackets. Changing tomorrow night. Looks Ike bad weather for people traveling all over. Glad I stay home.
I think I am answering in wrong forum. Was over in photo.s oh well. Just leave it.
Maryz. Sounds like you making this move is going to be less stress for you. Glad you are feeling better . Keep it up.
The stitches come out tomorrow where the skin cancer spot was removed ! Maybe too soon though .
Alpiner...good luck on the stitches.
Latest forecast here says two storms headed our way over this week. Time to remember our winter driving tips, I guess. Stay informed and safe.
Jane
Good morning, Jane and Alpiner. I've just cleaned up the kitchen from breakfast dishes and am still not dressed yet. My house is chilly this morning and I had a bill from the gas company with an outrageous fee for last month's service--and it wasn't even cold then!
Last night I started reading a W.E.B. Griffin WWII novel. It's hard to put down and I stayed up late to continue reading it, but couldn't keep my eyes open and still have it to read today.
Alpiner, I hope the stitch removal goes well. Keep us posted. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.
Jane, I hope the storms coming your way are manageable. I can remember those dreary days in Maine when the snow was about 4 feet high every morning after another snow fall during the night. Not much fun when our boys were not large enough to shovel all of the driveway!
I need to clean up mail that I've neglected to answer and need to work on that this morning. I caught up with my laundry yesterday, so I don't have to do any more for a day or two.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I am just back from getting a lab done prior to the stimulator removal Dec. 6. Once that is done, I will go into the ortho to get my MRI & xray and probably another lab. I also have a dematology appt tomorrow that I had to have changed from January. Not a convenient time, but otherwise I'd have to wait till March. My surgery for my knee is Jan. 7, so probably some other thtings prior to that. Oh to be young again!
Mary, I'm glad they got your things moved into storate and hope they get the pictures, etc down today.
Jane, enjoy the laundry drill :D! I will probably do some today too. I need to tidy up and maybe do some cleaning today before Brian & family arrive tomorrow. At least they will be staying in a hotel, so don't need to mess with the guest room, altho it is usually in good shape. I also have to get my church events typed up today. I had to call the paper yesterday and the past 2 months had gone to junk mail! She apologized and said she would check in the future.
It's supposed to reach 60 and sunny today, but rain tomorrow, then nice for TG. Are you going to Kathy's for TG. I don't remember you saying.
Alpiner, I hope the stitches come out well and that it's not too early.
Marilyn, good luck with getting yours out tomorrow. I sure hope it helps decrease the pain. What are you doing for TG?
Jeanne, I hate to think of you alone for TG, but if the weather is bad, maybe you will prefer it. I hate the computer answered phones too!
If I don't get back in tomorrow:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL THE BUDDIES! Sharon
The stitches were removed this morning . The doctor said my body was telling me the stitches were ready to be removed ! He always froze several precancerous areas . I had never had this done before , was surprised it felt like a burn for a few minutes . I have an appt. for a 3 month check up .
My dermatology appt is tomorrow. Just routine as far as I know, but I am very fair and even though I've not been a sun lover and used, sunscreen, one never knows. When we were all kids, there weren't any sunscreens. I'm glad you got yours taken care of. John goes every 3 mos and I go once a year. Sharon
We're supposed to just get rain...lots of snow a bit west and north of us. However, tomorrow to have very high winds so it'll be a nasty drive for those heading west or north to Mpls, etc. Glad I'm not. I"m going to meet Tx friend, Joan, in Dbq for T'giving. Her husband died 6 weeks before Ray and the 4 of us met once a month or so in Dbq for lunch. She's the friend with severe heart problems who's moving to Mpls to be near her daughter.
Thursday is supposed to be nice here, then another storm coming in for the weekend.
Happy Thanksgiving, Every Buddie!!
jane
Enjoy your time with your friend, Jane. I'm glad you won't have to drive too far and I'm especially glad you won't be alone and can share memories of past Thanksgivings. I know holidays are hard after a loss. HUGS!
Good Wednesday morning Buddies...know everyone is busy either going or staying home and cooking...We are having our Thanksgiving at my sons ...who lives close....so all I have to do is bring 2..pies...chess and pecan...here's wishing all my buddies and anyone reading...A Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving...Darlene
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's damp and dreary here this morning. I think we'll have more rain later this afternoon. Bill called yesterday afternoon to tell me to be on the lookout for flower delivery today, so I'll be staying inside waiting before walking today.
Tomorrow Kris and her mom, Arden, will come over to take me to Tim and Kris's home for Thanksgiving dinner. Tim is doing all the cooking and I am looking forward to it. He's a great cook and I know it will be yummy!
I spent some time yesterday viewing the cemetery where my Lee, Howes, Reynolds, and Peck relatives are buried. The cemetery is filled now, no more new admissions due to space. I will send the cemetery a donation to help with the mowing and other chores which help with the cemetery upkeep. This is the oldest cemetery in my home town.
I may not get out to walk as I think the rain will be here before the flowers! I hope every Buddy is ready for Thanksgiving and that you all have a lovely holiday.
Sue
It's VERY windy here...30 mph with gusts to 60 mph...all kinds of warnings out about possibility of falling limbs, wires, high profile vehicle overturns, etc. So...I'm staying put here in my fam room with my fireplace on and watching it blow! I put away my fall decorations and dug out a few winter ones...some snowmen and wreaths, etc.
Ray always loved having the house decorated inside for the holidays/seasons, and so do I so I've got some things out. I'm not doing any outside decorations and I'm not putting up a larger tree...have a tiny one we used in Texas, and that'll be it.
I called my Sister this morning who was busy making pies for tomorrow. Her daughter and her two daughters as well as her husband's niece and nephew and family will be with them tomorrow.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, BUDDIES!!!
Good morning and a Very Happy Thanksgiving to all! I'm still sitting here in my P.J's, but planning to shower and dress soon. Kris and Arden are coming over to take me to Tim/Kris's home where Tim is busy doing the major cooking. It's a chilly day here, so I need to look for something warm to wear. I hope Every Buddy will be having a yummy Thanksgiving dinner and fun with family.
Happy Thanksgiving, Buddies.
Sue
Brian and the boys and I made 3 pies and homemade French bread, in addition to the meatloaf dinner. It was a busy oven. Actually baked the last 2 pies this morning. So many dishes that John had to do. I helped a little, but was exhausted. Traecy helped here and there, but most of it was done by the rest of us. They left about 10 PM and should be here now. I have the turkey and sides out and am trying to figure out the directions. They are rather strange, but we should get it all together eventually.
Jane, I heard about the winds in your area. Probably a good idea to stay home.
Hi Mary. Happy Thanksgiving to you.
Sue I know you'll have a great meal at Tim's and NO cooking!
Darlene, I know your pies will be appreciated. Enjoy the family.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Sharon
Happy Thanksgiving every Buddy. I am going to cook a turkey breast in my Instant Pot. No company today, not going anyplace Just the two of us here. So thankful for the past year and still having Keith with me after almost losing him last year to sepsis.
We have our Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, when friends and family from Nashville to Chattanooga will be coming to join us. Margaret is going to a potluck dinner this afternoon with her in-laws. So it's a quiet day around here. Tomorrow will be busier with getting ready for our get-together on Saturday. I hope everybody has a good day, whatever your plans.
It was a good day for traveling, and Joan and I met at noon in Dbq. Her face is still quite bruised from her fall several weeks ago on her throw rugs on a hard wood floor. She's so lucky she didn't break any bones.
Tomorrow night I'm going to a concert here in town by a folk singer- song writer who's originally from this area. I play bridge with her Mom and really enjoy Susan's music.
http://susanwerner.com/
Jane
[Sounds like you all have fun plans and a nice TG. Brian and the boys & Traecy took over the kitchen and reheating purchased turkey dinner. I supervised some, but mostly just told them where things were. After dinner and my exercises, we played Mexicaaan Train. It was a rousing, close game, but Braeden won. Lots of trash talk and teasing. Had a pie interlude halfway through.They were really good. In fact, everything was very good except none of us appreciated the dressing.
Today, as soon as the boys run (getting ready for a marathon), they are all going to help us decorate for Christmas and bring in all the boxes, etc. Again, I'll do lots of supervising and sitting.
At 3:00 we are going to take Brian and Traecy to see the Independent living place we're thinking about. Probably pizza tonight.
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Have a nice day after TG. The boys are due shortly.
Marilyn, I'm glad you still have Keith too and that you were able to have a nice dinner. How are your feet doing?/size]
Mary, it sounds like you will be making merry tomorrow while we are all collapsing. Enjoy everyone. That's what it is all about.
Happy Black Friday for those who participate. I never have or will. I hate crowds, etc. TTYL Sharon
Good Black Friday for those who shop.
I won't be joining the masses. Ray and I did it once at Woodfield Mall in Chicago area. We both freaked out when the only way to get through a store was to get in line and move with the line. Good luck trying to stop and look at anything or try to buy something. We never went again. :2funny:
My only shopping today is a run to WalMart for my thyroid med that I'm out of and some groceries I need for the weekend.
Have a good...and quiet, if that's what you like...Black Friday!
jane
You all seem to have had a nice TG day. After the 67 mile wind the Wed.night . I was glad not to be driving anywhere.
Jane. I was a big collector of Folk music. Still have all my collector records. Vinyl but have the player from 1965 to play them on along with all my Lloyd Webber shows which I went to see most of them. Who is the Folk singer you went to see?
I am getting ready to head out to see if I can find a good buy on a new Printer. First will go up the street from home to Walmart who are showing the one I want. Hope the place not a mad house. Its 1pm so maybe it will not be to bad. Then will go to Best Buys and see theirs. I should have gone last night. Most of the big stores were open by 5pm. I hear there were crowds all around the Buildings.
I also never got into this Black Friday Shopping. My girls use to do it On the Thanksgiving day. Think they have quit now. They do everything on line. HSN and QVC or whatever they are called are going crazy at the moment. All of them competing with the big store. Sure glad I am neither a TG or a Christmas person. I just went along with them when coming to US. now that all young children in Family have grown up and all over the States miles away .I did enjoy the Santa Claus times for them.
Well cant put of leaving the house. Weather not bad. Suppose to rain soon.
Sharon thanks for asking, my feet are doing OK. I've walked freckles myself for the blast two days. I went to put up last years little fake tree and the lights wouldn't work. So off to Big Lots to get another tree and then to Goodwill to give them the other tree. I got the tree up and decorated, and a couple of the lighted village buildings out, more to go. Taking my time though because running up and down the stairs to bring down the village pieces wears me out.
Keith is driving me crazy, he follows me from room to room then stands in the doorway looking at me and is in my way yo go back out of the room. He wants kisses but will not shave or even wash his face and brush his teeth., who wants to kiss that.
I was very lucky to have Brian and his 2 grown boys in addition to John to fetch and carry for me while I mostly sat and directed traffic. I did put my nativity scene up as that is very special to me. The tree isn't decorated yet. John and I wanted to do that ourselves today. Brian and the boys did so many things for us that neither of us could do. Have a good day. Sharon
Marilyn...sounds as if the feet are in good shape for the next surgery and now you know what to expect. Sad about Keith and personal hygiene and following you around. Good to get out and walk the dog.
Jeanne...cold, rain all day and very windy here...I'm going to devote my time to holding down my chair. :2funny: and getting my meds in their box for the next couple of weeks. There are a couple of good games coming up...Michigan vs Ohio State and Sue's Auburn against that other Alabama team. :knuppel2:
Sue...WAR EAGLE!!
Folk singer is Susan Werner. She writes her own songs and has had some recorded by big names.
https://www.facebook.com/susanwernerpage
She grew up here and so had a lot of local comments which the crowd loved, of course.
Nothing else going on here.
jane
Good morning...late...had a wonderful Thanksgiving...even though we had a light rain...today sun is shining and 70 degrees...I'm putting up my small tree and a few inside decorations...did not do Black Friday....it looked like the crowd was wild in some of the stores...not for me...Marlyin..good luck with further surgrey...I'm guessing your hubby has bad days and kinda good days...hard being caregiver..Sue..I walked this morning..finally..Jane I enjoy watching some of the games...Sharon hope you are continuing to do well..Mary enjoy your family day today...Hi to Jeanne....Joy...any others reading...Have a great weekend
Looks like a stay home day today. It has stormed all night and still coming down.
I think it is a home game at the univ of ill today. Be so cold. Sad thing is it is also the big Christmas parade and tree lighting at 5pm today. Doubt the weather will be better for that. Poor Santa. He is getting wet a lot this year. Was same last year also. It does seem to be that years ago when my girls little we did al the things that were done outdoors at this time of year and even though cold it was dry. I beiieve weather changing .
Nothing mentioned on our U.S stations about all the marches done on Friday all over the world mostly by young people. Out in hundreds wanting changes in all that is hurting the climate causing .was all on the international reporting. Calling it BLACK FRIDAY? all we got was how busy the shoppers were.and a little more on Trump. .
I did find the printer I wanted last night. Now need hook it up.
I was in Wallmart at 5 pm
Not to crowded but shelves pretty empty.
I was leaving and call came on to lock both enter and leaving doors.i just made it out. Headed fast for my car. No idea the problem every day at Wallmart . Always police cars around. It is one of the larger stores. More stealing goes on. Specially with employees . One on my street embezzled 16000 dollars few months ago. They just saw were her livin boy friend back in prison. Walmart don't bring charges ever and so I suppose people now know that. Just said she has to pay it back. No chance of that. She would just steel it from somewhere else. People seem to keep hiring her.
Not going to spell check this as I need to get off iPad. Get busy.
Enjoy eked.
Good morning! Another lazy day here for me.
Sue....still celebrating AU win over 'Bama? What a game that was! War Eagle
Jane
Go Auburn!!! What a game. The Tennessee/Vanderbilt game was on here (of course), but great attention was paid to the Auburn/Alabama score.
Margaret threw a great dinner, of course, with a very little help from me. We had no idea how many people would show up, but we wound up with 17!!! The weather turned really bad during the time folks were here with lightning, thunder, and really hard rain squalls. The folks from Chattanooga had an awful trip back home, driving east back into the storms. And those going west to the Nashville area didn't have it much better. But the food was wonderful, and it was great being with our friends and family. Plus there are enough left-overs to go in the freezer that Margaret won't have to cook too much for Christmas. :thumbup:
None of us would go anywhere near a mall on Black Friday - or any other time this weekend. Margaret would really like to go to Knoxville for the Lady Vols basketball game today, but she knows the traffic would be horrendous coming home, so she won't be going. She and John used to go to this game, but finally stopped because of the Thanksgiving travel traffic. All the roads would be blocked - interstates and back roads, too.
It sounds like all have had good holiday weekends - with and without company. Hope the upcoming week is good for all.
Sounds like everyone had a good TG and good games for their teams. Even IU won in a double OT.I was so tired Sat night, I slept 11 hours!
We've been to SS & church and I just finished lunch. I need to put some laundry in and then write our Christmas letter to send en lieu of cards. I'm really late.
I have 2 dr's appts and then the removal surgery on Friday.
Fortunately, Sandra is coming tomorrow and clean everything well.. Stay well everyone and out of the bad weather. We had rain storms last night and sprinkles this AM, but nothing serious. Hi to everyone! Sharon
I hired my frined Dee to do the housework and tend to Keith while I am gone for Christmas to California. She will make sure he gets his meals, cleans up the cat boxes and feeds them every day as well.This house really need a thorough cleaning and a few projects. There is nothing we can do about the carpet, I might have to enlist Dee's help and do it ourselves.
My foot is doing much better, I actually got to wear my boots to church. Now my back is really hurting me so I must call the chiropractor tomorrow for a massage and an adjustment.
Marilyn, glad your foot is doing so much better. Now you'll have to be careful not to overdo. Wonderful you're getting to go to CA at Xmas.
Sharon, you take it easy, too.
Guess all are getting ready for the rest of the holiday time. Margaret and I both have some doctor appointments to tend to this month - two for me in Chattanooga. Plus one more day to finish emptying my apartment.
Good Almost Monday Afternoon.
Marilyn...sounds as if things are coming along nicely for your foot and your plans for Xmas. You'll enjoy getting away, I'm sure, for a few days and yet know all is ok with K at home.
Sharon...it sounds as if you were exhausted.
Mary...a wonderful T'giving for you and your family, too. No shopping for me either. I ordered a few things I need for here at home online and will await the packages.
I've been to the bank where...thank heavens, I found some jewelry I couldn't locate. I guess it's grief coma fog...as one grief counselor told another widow, I know. Mary, Sue, and Darlene can probably relate. I knew where the jewelry wasn't...and hoped it was in the safe deposit box at my main bank. I always put it away when we went to Texas...stuff like my Mother's engagement ring, etc. Anyway...hurrah, there it was when I opened the box. BIG RELIEF.
I also found a wreath in the basement that will work well for the front door and something else I don't have to buy. My "decorating" is done.
I also did a run to WalMart for a couple things and now am working on the first of the month checkbook.
Kathy brought me up a rose left over from the big Shriners' "Ball" that was Sunday. I put it in the vase with the flowers Patricia had brought me when she was down. She's going to come pick me up when I take my car out for servicing on the east end of town. Not far, but too far for me to walk home these days.
One load of laundry in the dryer and then that's finished for a few days.
jane
Hello Every Buddy. I didn't get here yesterday or the day before. And I'm late today. Tim came by to take me for an appointment with the heart surgeon who did my surgery a couple of years ago. He said I'm doing fine and all is well--and I'm very Thankful for that.
Thanksgiving Day, Kris and Arden came to pick me up and take me over to Tim/Kris's home. We had a nice dinner, played with the new dog who was supposed to be a "small" dog--and he is much larger than expected!
This afternoon we had a wait in the waiting room, but my surgeon was in the building, so we weren't there overlong. According to the films of my heart all is well for the time being. My surgeon looks like he needs to lose some weight, so I hope he takes care of himself. I like him and hope to continue with him indefinitely!
Not much else going on here in Auburn. It's much cooler today and I had to get out a winter jacket for my morning walk, plus knitted cap. I haven't seen any of the neighborhood children outside playing today. They're probably parked in front of the TV!
Of course, most of Auburn is still celebrating today. Saturday's game was a super win for AU as we had several losses prior to this game. But most people who are Auburn fans don't give a tinker's damn about any other game! Beating Nick Saban is high on everyone's list and they got it on Saturday!
Have a nice rest of the week, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue.
Good news on your checkup from your heart surgeon but doesn't he give you any news as to when you will be able toget back where you can be driving and other things so will not have to rely on pickups etc.? Is the brace on your leg still being used? I never did read what damage you did by your fall but it must be about 2 years now. You seem to be walking well.
Hi to all the Buddies. Marilyn, it sounds like you are healing well, but I'm sure it seems slow to you. Don't overdue walking Freckles.
Jane, I know exactly what you felt like trying to find the lost jewelry! I misplaced my Mobile Help control that I had put in my purse on Wed. Didn't think to look for it and to get it back on the charger till Thursday night. Not in my purse, or the car floor or any place logical. Of course I couldn't call the dr's office over the holidays, but did finally call customer service for the company. Apparently when the battery dies, it pings the office with the GPS at that time. They told me that it was here at home, so I got up to look for it again and remembered someone had put my purse on my office chair. I glanced at the chair and lo and behold it was there. So we were both lucky! You sound like you've been busy. I showered & washed my hair, dried, & styled it and dressed to go to the dr's office. It is the primary dr for an extended visit. Probably for both the back surgery Fri and the knee surgery coming up. I have to leave in about a half hour. I'll do a load of laundry when I get home. I've done 3 this week, but 2 more to do.
Sue, yes, I am exhausted. Don't know why. I can sleep for hours if I don't need to get up for an appt. That is one thing I want to address with the dr. today and the heart dr. on Thurs. Glad you had a good TG with Tim and family. We certainly did with Brian & family. I can't believe how big and helpful both boys are. They are 18 and almost 21 and just couldn't do enough for us. They also ran several miles each day, as they are getting ready for a full marathon at the end of the month. It's been a goal for both of them. You can imagine how much they eat burning that many calories.
Darlene, hope you had a great and grateful TG too with your family.
I need to leave shortly. Have a good day.. Sharon
Sunny, cheerful Tuesday here and temp in mid 40s. I did download and fill out yet more forms to remove Ray as a primary beneficiary on some Univ. of Iowa retirement money. They won't let me do it online...well, I thought they did, but then an email came with him back on. So, downloaded it and filled out a few of the 12! pages and enclosed a copy of the death certificate, so hope that does it. I'm still waiting on other forms from them that they insist have to come by regular mail.
Nothing else going on here...had to go out to car repair shop to get the gloves I left in Chris's car when she came and got me to get my car. Forgetful Jane!!
jane
It seems as if we all forget things more often as the years go by, so don't feel alone Jane. Yes, all those forms to fill out are a pain. I even had to send a death certificate to Visa to close Mom's credit card! But Soc Sec accepted my word over the phone! I have some files made up for Brian because I knew nothing and I suspect the same for him.
I have an eye appt at 2:00. I hope we can find out why everything is blurry when I try to read. I think it's probably my astigmatism, but surely they can do something for it.
I wrote my Christmas letter, but am having trouble transferring some photos of the little guys to it from emails.
It's sunny and in the 50's here today. Hope it's nice where ever you are. Sharon
Another sunny and cool morning here, but that's ok. I did get my walk in and now need to shower and get ready for bridge. I hope we have 4 today.
That's all that's new and exciting :2funny: in my world.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's pretty chilly here in Auburn today. I'm still sitting here in my P.J's, but will get dressed soon. I want to put some vegetable soup ingredients on the stove before walking as I'd like to take some to my neighbor for lunch. She doesn't cook much and always enjoys getting my soup.
Not much else going on today. I have bridge and lunch tomorrow at Terri's house. It will be our last game for the year unless some one of us has a table in some evening.
On Friday evening, our choir director and organist will have all the widows to their home for Christmas dinner. This is the second year they have done this. We had a great time last year and I'm looking forward to the evening out.
Jane, I just saw your post. I hope you get enough players for today. Enjoy!
Sue
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Just in to say hello to Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and dressed for our bridge/lunch date at Terri's today. I dug out my favorite Christmas sweat shirt and am wearing it over a long sleeved blouse and with black slacks. I have "4 Calling Birds" on the sweat shirt. We also have a Christmas dinner at the home of our choir director/pianist/organist and her husband tomorrow evening. Steve will bring the church bus to pick up all we widows for dinner at their home. This is their second year for doing this.
Steve and Karen are particularly loving to we older ladies.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Enjoy your bridge and time with the organist & choir director. What a sweet thing for them to do.
I have our turkey carcass cooking in the crockpot. When it falls apart, I'll make a nice tasty turkey soup. There's always a lot of meat left on the bones. I thought I had a heart dr. appt today, but that is next Thurs. Today is the dentist.
They gave me a new prescription for my glasses with correction for the astigmatism. Sure hope it helps.
Tomorrow, they take out the back stimulator. I hope it goes well. I'm so tired of medical appts and no end in sight. It's supposed to be warmer here today--up to 60--maybe. Sharon
Another nice sunny day here and a bit warmer...upper 40s.
I did make myself get out and walk to the Post Office to mail off some letters. Then I stopped by the Coffee Shop and had a hot drink with a couple of the "girls" from town. They'd invited me to stop by at 10:00 most mornings and it was a nice place to stop before I came on home.
I have the last load of laundry finished and just need to put that away when my cleaning gal finishes up.
Nothing else new here...hope everyone is healthy and enjoying Thursday. Hard to believe it's December for me.
jane
Good Friday afternoon to all the Buddies!
It's another sunny day here and I have my "chores" about finished up...washing rugs from my bedroom. I also delivered some papers to my investment ladies and signed a bunch of forms so they could get those sent in. One more for me to fill out this weekend and then run it by them before I mail it in and then...I THINK....I HOPE...all of this financial paperwork and consolidation is FINISHED!
I should get out and walk, but I'm just not in the mood. :-\
I think I'll grab another cup of tea and sit and read instead.
We're...the other two couples and jane... are going up to a hotel for supper tonight. It's an old, old building and they do a nice fish supper and some other things. We haven't been there for a while. It's nice to go different places while the weather is good. That way we save the local places for bad weather Fridays. :2funny:
jane
jane, sounds like a great thing for a Friday night. I hope this session does finish up all your financial transfers. It certainly can be a chore.
Margaret had made haircut appointments for us yesterday afternoon - and it was wonderful! I haven't had someone else wash my hair in ages, and it felt SO good. Plus I was WAY overdue for a haircut. Then she drove us to Zaxby's and we got carry-out salads for our suppers. Also very good. Plus they're so big, I had half for lunch today.
I'm still working on getting my address changed - figuring out and remembering what needs to be done. We have to get our "REAL" drivers licenses sometime soon - plus the address change for me.
And I have to get my voter registration changed.
Today has been a gray, gloomy day here - but no rain, so far. Margaret has been gone all day - lots of errands for her to run today, plus (I hope) getting to lunch with her good friend.
I hope all you Buddies are going to have a good weekend.
I'm home from my surgery to remove the spinal stimulator. That place was like an igloo! Nearly froze to death. The surgery wasn't too bad, but I didn't eat from 8:30 last night until 4:00. only had water till 10:00! I'm still chilled. I can't get my back wet till my appt next Fri, so sponge baths for me. Ugh.
Jane, I'm glad you have finished all your paper work and are going out for a nice meal.
Mary, You have paperwork to do too! Glad you got your hair washed & cut. I'll have to do that this week if I can schedule it. I got my Real ID last year, so unless we move, I don't have to worry.
I made a really good turkey noodle & veggie soup last night. Took 2 servings to our SS teacher on the way to surgery. I'll have that tonight for dinner too.
I think I'm going to stay home this weekend, even skip church. I just feel like I've been drug through the mill or something.
Hi to Marilyn, Jeanne, Darlene and Sue. Sharon
Sharon, even with the cold (and I hate that, too), I know you're glad to have the surgery over. I hope the results are good. I wasn't planning to get the Real ID license. I didn't need it to drive, and have my passport if I was going to fly (which I didn't think I'd do). But since I have to get a new one anyway, we decided to just get it. The hard part is finding the necessary ID documents.
Yes, Mary, I know what you mean, and if we move to the independent living, it is in North Carolina and I will have to do it all over again. The surgery is not as pleasant as I thought. The staples in my back are really painful. I took a Percocet before bed, and it is now past 3 AM and haven't been asleep. Not what I need! Well, take care of yourselves. I think I will need to cancel my therapy on Monday. They told me a lot of things not to do post-op. I get my staples out next Friday. Boy will I be glad. They told me to sleep on my stomach, but I just can't. I'm just trying to stay off the most painful parts. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon, Jane, Mary, and Every Buddy who is looking in this morning. I had a nice evening yesterday at the home of our choir director/pianist/organist. They invited all us Senior Citizens (females) who are widows to their home for a lovely dinner. This is the second year they have done this. Steve, the hubby, brought our church bus to pick us up and take us to their home. They served wine and 'hors deovres (spelling?) while we admired their Christmas decorations and enjoyed the goodies. After a glass or two of wine before dinner, we went into two different rooms--Steve presided at one table, and Karen presided at another. She is our pianist/organist. Both are very talented and are especially nice to all we widows. They have 2 grown children who are also musical and although they no longer live in the Auburn area, they visit several times a year and usually perform during the service while visiting.
It's chilly here today. I need to get dressed in my warm walking duds and out to walk pretty soon. I hope Every Buddy has plans for a nice day today and that your weather will be pleasant, also.
Sue
Good morning from the rainy Oregon coast. I am so glad I got my grocery shopping done on yesterday when there was s break in the little bit of wetness there was in the a.m.
We are doing well I still have days wshen me feet jut a lot and my back gives me fits for a few hours in the morning. I think we need a better mattress, I have no idea how old it is and I've been here 10 years.
I sure need a new keyboard the keys on thisd one are sticking cleaning it doesn't help at all.
Mary...sounds as if you found a great new stylist. I go Friday...and I'm two weeks beyond my usual haircut timeline, but I wanted it to look good for Christmas, etc.
Sharon...glad the back surgery is over....do stay home and get rested up. "They" say there's a lot of flu around...esp. in the South. Take care of YOU. The Good Lord knows what's in your heart.
Marilyn...glad you got out in the break in your weather, too.
Sue...Dinner sounds delightful.
Afternoon greetings from Iowa. It's supposed to be nice out there...temp says in low 40s. I believed them. WRONG! :2funny: I bundled up and walked to town into a cold wind...even though out of the SW! I was very glad to get home, and proud of myself for getting that walk in. It's to turn really cold...high at zero or below for the first few days of next week and maybe snow. Brrrr...NOT walking then, I can tell you. :idiot2:
My Friday night meal was a disappointment, but it's nice to get out with friends.
Niece sent me a DVD with first season of Northern Exposure on it...the old TV show that took place in Alaska. It's not available on Netflix, etc., so I'm looking forward to that for the cold winter nights. She called this morning on her way to work...they're getting this cold, too...one day a HIGH to be -8. That's chilly!!
Hi to Darlene, Jeanne, Shirley, and others looking in.
jane
jane, stay in and stay warm! It's supposed to be colder here by Tuesday night, but only down to about freezing. I loved Northern Exposure - one of my favorite programs of all time. Lucky you to get to watch it.
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I should have gone out and done so walking today. We had 45 deg and sun. Say it is going down over weekend. Seems like I am just tired today. Could not fall asleep and stay lasti night. Such crazy dreams. Was back working and was trying to balance a set of books that had a big error.
I got a hair cut yesterday and decided would go pretty short. Changing style a little in order to get some new hair in. I usual just have them trim. I wear a hat a lot in winter so a good time.
It grows so fast so maybe can go longer than a month.
Just let a pan boil dry as boiling 2 eggs. Good I smelled it. Just opened kitchen window. My fan over stove stopped workin tw weeks ago, now need to find someone to replace it. Light works fine. Shocked to see how much Greece is on that fan. yuk!
Better put eggs on again.
Sunday greetings...and almost afternoon, too.
Jeanne...I, too, had bad dreams last night. That hasn't happened for a bit, but was glad to wake up and find myself safely in bed. I couldn't get out and walk today. Old joints know the weather pressure is changing, so I'm staying in and reading. ..and watching my football games, of course.
Angelface/Patricia...THANKS for the news about the two new places and thank you for your role in restarting them.
I did some organizing of files. I filled out the last (I HOPE!) bloody form (as Jeanne would say!! :2funny: ) and have it ready to mail in....again ALL 24 pages or so. They want them all back whether I've filled them out or not. I am going to go up to my CPA and have her run an eye over it to make sure I've done it correctly.
Geez...it took 4 1/2 months....and everything was in order. It's the companies that like to drag their feet...and put obstacles in your way to money due you. BUT, I think I've now outlasted them and things should be in order.
Nothing exciting here...took out a meat/spag sauce from the freezer for supper tonight. It's so nice to have that handy.
jane
Hi everyone...just got back from my daughters yesterday...tired...but we had a great time shopping...etc...we are having warm weather in Texas..but due to turn cold Tuesday...think I may walk this afternoon...hope everyone is well and getting your Holiday shopping and cooking done...cheers..Darlene
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's pretty chilly here in Auburn this morning. I was dressed and ready for Sunday School, so went outside to wait (and wait and wait) for Olyne to pick me up. I finally went back in the house and was just deciding to get out of my church duds and Olyne showed up. Unknown to me, there was NO SUNDAY SCHOOL class today and church started at the regular time. We had lovely special music, a short message from our female pastor and a good time for all!
Now that I'm home and have had lunch, I plan to sit in my den, watch Hallmark movies, and read one of my new library books. It's pretty cool outside and I'm going to forgo my morning walk!
I hope Every Buddy has a nice day planned and the weather is at least comfy when you are bundled up for outside.
Sue
Jeanne asked me to p;ost the recipe here for my Fire Cider, winter tonic to shoo away the flu and colds.
FIRE CIDER
Place all items in a ½ Gallon Jar or 2 quart jars
16 cloves Garlic lightly crushed
1 Yellow Onion shredded
1 Lemon Sliced
1 Orange Sliced
1 tbls Turmeric
1 tbls Cayenne Pepper
1 3 inch piece of ginger shredded
1 3 inch piece horseradish root (optional)
1 quart Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother
1/4 C Raw Honey more honey can be added to taste.
Using a wooden spoon tamping down, crushing somewhat the ingredients in the jar before adding the vinegar. Do not use a metal lid on the jar. You can cover the top of the jar with plastic wrap layered, or waxed paper, or prachment paper to protect the lid. I just use a plastic lid. Store in a dark cupboard for two weeks shaking the bottle every day, At the end of two weeks strain off the liquid add more honey if you want it sweeter, and discard the other stuff. You can take this by the tablespoonful or drink an half ounce. I must warn you though do not drink on an empty stomach.
Thanks Marilyn
Going to put some of that together.I did find some on line
What a lazy day. So dreary out but I needed some things from Store and books back to library. I didn't get up until 8:30. read paper.Ate Breakfast. looked up. Noon.
Still in PJ. Started Watching the Great British Baking which is on all day. Just the two people showing their cooking. Was great. Stopped watching and took a nap. Back had late lunch. Still In PJs. Now 3:30. Back watching GB bakery show..
Now 5pm, But As we Brits say, Just Sod It. will go out tomorrow.
Still In PJ. Dark now. I am blaming it on getting my hair cut off yesterday. Took away my strength. No just lazy.
Jane. I hope that your Estate was all in order. I paid so much last year getting my Estate Papers done. Even bought cemetery lot. All looked good in Attorneys office. So much I don't understand and already know it need changing. I need to really go to work on it before I go to them. Office visit is 175 dollars and phone is $65 hour. I better take a good look at it all before calling them. I just hate paper work. 40 years of working doing it and loved doing it. Now a mess. I can keep up the Monthly things fine but looking at things in future I keep putting it off. Maybe that is why I am dreaming about books all messed up. They weren't mine but the Business..
I hope yours is now all finished and you have yours all in order.
Time to eat again. All in All a restful day. Hope I don't do this all winter. Better not be a cold dreary one.
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's a cold, rainy day here in Auburn. I've put my trash cans out on the street for pick up, but I think the trash men got here before I got them out. I'll have to check on them later after I get dressed for the day.
Not much else going on here today. I have new books from the library to read and will start one after I get dressed.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning. Have a nice day, Buddies!
Sue
A real wintry day here...fog, rain, snow and wind to come and dreary, too.
Lovely day to stay inside.
Body doesn't like this weather, so I'm going slow and easy...did get bed changed and sheets into the washer and now the dryer. I only have two sets for each bed...one on and one ready as needed or for next change, whichever comes first. My friend Kathy insists she needs at least 4 sets, per bed...including the one in their RV that gets used only a couple times a year. Hmmm...I've never needed that many. :idiot2:
I may try to see if I can figure out the DVD hooked up to the TV and watch Northern Exposure this afternoon, as the temps drop.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. Tim came over yesterday and helped me put up my Christmas tree and stockings for him and me. Kris and Arden (her mom, are driving to Ohio for Christmas with her brothers and their families). Tim and I will have our Christmas dinner together and he'll probably cook.
It's damp and chilly here this morning. I have been invited to a church friends home for lunch with other friends. I'm looking forward to it, but I need to get into the shower, wash my hair, and put on some Christmas duds!
Jane, my cleaning lady comes every two weeks and she helps me change my sheets. I shower every night before getting into bed, so I think the sheets are clean enough for the 2 weeks. So far no complaints from my friends!
Hello to all Buddies looking in. I hope you're having a nice day--and not too loaded down with Christmas preparations!
Sue
Good morning....cold wet day here today...so have a stew cooking in my crock pot...no walk today...lots of flu in our little community..praying I don't get it...Hi to Jane..Sue..Sharon..Mary..Marlyin..Jeanne and any others looking in....Have a great day...Darlene
Sherry it is so disconcerting when you [ost a laughing emoji on a serious post.
Marilyn, sometimes I hit like and it comes up with whatever the last emoji was. I'm sorry. Don't mean to be impolite.
My back is somewhat better, but I have to sponge bathe till Fri. No showers or shampoos. I just called my beautician to see if she can shampoo and cut my hair. She didn't do a very good job last time and it is really long.
Yesterday, I found out I have another UTI and had to go 10 miles to the pharmacy to get the penicillin. My pharmacy didn't have it. I also mailed a gift to Melanie at UPS and got an estimate for a big pic that I wanted to send to Scottie that he wants, but it was $250, so it will have to wait till someone comes with a car to take it. The traffic was bumper to bumper for most of the 10 miles home.
It's supposed to rain today and tomorrow but hasn't so far. Also supposed to get cold. Tomorrow I have the Christmas bridge game and luncheon and then afterward have my MRI & xray. Thurs is my cardiologist's appt. and Fri, I get my staples out. Then not too many appts till my surgery.
Jane, I have never seen that DVD or show. I'll have to look for it.
I hope you all enjoy reading and watching TV today.
I think that maybe got scammed on Internet order. Made it three weeks ago. And was saying deliver in 5 to 7 days. Just got my bank statement and the charge shows on there in Nov. Shows company in Copanhagen,Denmark as shipper. I tried contact last week and got a tracking number . Nothing shows shipping.
I will just call my bank Credit card tomorrow see if the can trace anything. Just to many small companies selling now on line. I don't mind Amazon and big places. This one I never heard before.
Darlene...stay warm...sounds like cold coming your way, too.
Sue...it's nice you and Tim will be together for Christmas.
Sharon...yikes..quite a price tag for the picture...I, too, would wait for someone going that way or he can pick up. I hope all your med appts go well and you can get a rest from that.
Jeanne...hope you can track down that order....notify your credit card company you haven't received the product and cannot track down the shipping.
Marilyn...hope your feet are continuing to heal.
I couldn't figure out how to get my DVD player connected to the tv to work, so I ordered a portable one from Amazon. That'll work better for me. I can take it upstairs, etc.
Another cold day here...and I had a dentist appt...routine cleaning, etc. $236 later they were clean, checked out ok, and had fluoride for my sensitivity and I'm good until June. Nope, I don't have dental insurance...but today they gave me a 3% discount for paying it in full...even on a credit card.
Nancy, the Parish Nurse, called me and asked if she could bring lunch at noon. She brought Subway sandwiches for us and asked how I was getting along. It was very kind of her. The other night 4 carolers from the church came by. I invited them in ...too cold to stand outside.
Tomorrow is bridge, and I look forward to that.
Jane
We got the cold weather today, too. We had snow showers, with bits of accumulation, but very little, and I think it's all gone by now. The weather reporters get all excited when we get a flake or two - it happens so seldom.
We went to Chattanooga yesterday. I got a Holter monitor put on at the cardiology office, and we finished moving my stuff out of the Terrace apartment. I turned in my keys and am officially moved out. When we got back, we found that Margaret's young great Dane had been hit by a car - not killed, but injured. She got a neighbor to help get him in her truck and took him to the vet. He has a dislocated hip and cuts and scrapes. She brought him back home today, and is hoping for the best. He's a sweet dog and we'd hate to lose him - just hope he survives this and it teaches him to stay out of the road.
Jeanne, I hope you can get some information and satisfaction with your order.
Sharon, I know you'll be glad to get your doctor appointments over with and just enjoy the holidays.
Darlene, I agree with you - I hope we can all avoid the flu this year - and all years. Did we all get our flu shots?
jane, stay warm. It's great of your friends to check in with you over the holidays. Hope you get some good cards tomorrow.
And let's all stay warm!
Mary...hope the Holter shows no problems and I'm sorry to hear of the pup's injuries. I hope he heals ok.
Would you please email me your new address.
14 above this morning, but Patricia texted me it was -15 in northern Wisconsin. That's dang Chilly!! :2funny:
I took my paperwork to my investment gal/CPA to look over and she said they'd fax it for me and keep the originals in my folder, so that's good and that the IRA from my days working at the Univ. of Iowa had rolled over. FINALLY, the paperwork is finished. She said companies like to drag their feet on people wanting to rollover things. No joke!
I'm off to bridge in a bit and looking forward to those couple of hours of laughter and just thinking about cards.
Nothing else new or exciting here...which is a good thing, I think.
jane
Will do, jane.
We wound up getting about an inch of snow yesterday, and it was 26 when I woke up this morning. I didn't notice the snow until I turned off the lights last night. The moon is just off being full (I think), and that light really showed up the snow on the ground. Margaret's house is set in a lot of trees, so the snow looked very pretty. This morning (just after 11 a.m. central time), it's mostly gone.
The dog was doing okay this morning. He's recuperating in the garage (separate from the house), so I won't see him until he's able to be out and about. Margaret is going to be gone all day today - a church meeting through lunchtime, and then she's going to the Lady Vols game in Knoxville. She's left me in charge of the house and the inside cat - definitely dangerous.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies! Stay warm.
Hi Gals, I just got back from our Christmas bridge/luncheon. My cards were not the best and I came in in the middle. Our hostess had a medical problem and called to cancel first thing and we couldn't find a sub, so we got by by having the dummy at one table fill in in the other. Not the best, but it worked.
It is really cold (43)and snow in the mountains. It was really cold in the bridge room too. I never even took my jacket off!
I'm leaving in less than an hour for my MRI.
Jane, I'm glad people are staying in touch with you. Hope you have good cards. Also glad all the paper work is done.
Mary, thank you for the address. I am so sorry about Margaret's dog. I do hope he heals quickly. Naturally, I'm hoping the Holter monitor doesn't show anything untoward. I see my cardiologist tomorrow. I'm hoping he can tell me why I'm so tired all the time.
Jeanne, call your credit card co and file a fraud form. They will refund it.
Sue, I, too, am glad you and Time will have Christmas dinner together.
I hope none of us get the flu! I got my shot in Sept & John in Oct.
Stay warm everyone and be careful if the roads get bad. Sharon
I posted here this morning and now it is not here. I took Freckles to the groomer for her monthly spiffing up and she will be ready for our visit on Friday and for the cancer center on Tuesday. We visit in the waiting room and the Chemo room. They love her there.
I am crocheting a Cloche hat for myself and last night I ripped out the first 10 rows I had done when it was obvious that I was crocheting too tight. So I am switching to a K hook and will crochet a bit looser. This chunky yarn is hard to work with, this is the first time I have used the chunky.
I have some Magic Bars cooking in the toaster oven for the Furry Friends Christmas party on Saturday. After they are done, cut and on a plate I will put them in the cake carrier and stash them in the car so I don't eat them. Last time I made them I ate about a third of them before I got them put away.
Sharon, hope all went well with your MRI. I know you'll enjoy your shower when you finally get one.
Marilyn, your fur babies are well spoiled - home-made cookies. I just finished a hat, too - it's for Darby's (my granddaughter-in-law) vet for Xmas, and I'm working on a scarf for her now.
Margaret called before the ballgame started. She had gotten a call from Morning Pointe (the assisted living place) and they have a studio apartment that will be available in a couple of weeks. We're going to go check it out tomorrow, but I'll probably take it, and move in. That'll mean I'm further up the list for a one-bedroom when one becomes available. Or I can stay in the studio if I decide I like it. This is the web site for the facility
https://morningpointe.com/locations/tullahoma-assisted-living/
Good morning, Every Buddy. I played bridge yesterday at the Moores Mill Club with other bridge club members. We had lunch prior to playing and it was pretty good. I had so so cards so didn't win any money, but enjoyed the company. My friend, Terri, picked me up and brought me home. About 6:00 our hostess stopped by my house to tell me I'd brought the wrong glasses home--she will take them to the rightful owner today or tomorrow. I must have also picked up the other hostesses sun glasses as her friend was missing hers. At least I was able to check my purse and I did, indeed, have her friend's sunglasses.
It's much colder here in Auburn this morning. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but that's as far as I've managed to get this morning. I need to get dressed and outside for my morning walk. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Mary...that looks like a lovely place.
Sue... oops on the sunglasses.
Sharon...hope MRI goes just fine. We do that dummy plays empty seat when there are 7. It works out fine.
Marilyn...I need to try to get back to knitting. I haven't for over a year, but maybe I'll get back to it this winter here.
Hi to Darlene, Jeanne, Shirley
Gloomy day here, but a bit warmer. The trash collectors decided, I guess, to play a trick on us. They came very early this morning...usually do our side of the street about 11:30 and the east side early.
From the looks of things, a lot of us missed the trash men today. Next week and after I'll start putting my stuff out Wednesday night. I used to do that, but then it could get blown about and wet...but that'll be their problem. ;D
I'd planned for a quiet day here...I'm providing dessert tomorrow night for our Friday group and Don and Sam are coming in Friday night until Sunday and will do some chores for me...change batteries in smoke alarms, etc.
Gary and Kathy are going out for lunch and invited me along, so I'll need to get dressed, but it'll be nice to get out a bit today.
jane
I had a mammogram appt. with a follow up appt. with my cancer surgeon . The dr. has been watching a spot so I also had an ultra sound . The spot was a benign cyst . All is well so I'm good until the next round in July . I had a bad back ache from laying on the ultra sound bed with my arm over my head for quite a long time . I kept hearing a beep & all kinds of bad thoughts were bothering me . I asked her & she said it was each time she took a picture . I was so relieved !!
I have scoliosis so that was why my back hurt afterward .
alpiner, hooray for the good mammogram report! I hate that having to lie flat on the hard table. I always ask for a pillow to put under my knees.
jane, sorry you missed the trash pickup - I hated it when that happened.
Sue, glad you had a good time with your lunch buddies.
We went to check out the apartment, and I agreed to take it. We're aiming to move right after the first of the year. And being in a studio gives me first pick when a one-bedroom becomes available. So onward for the next part of my life.
Mary, you've had a lot of changes in the past couple or so years. The place looks nice and I hope you like it. We're still humming and hawing, but can't do anything till after my knee is done anyway. The MRI was fine although the metal bed is uncomfortable even with the pillow under my knees. The heart dr. said I was good to go for the surgery. Both heart and lungs sounded good & the EKG was good. I made several stops on the way home, so I am really tired. I'm looking forward to getting those staples out tomorrow.
Jane, I'm surprised you haven't been knitting this past year, but I guess with Ray so sick, you didn't have time. You'll have to get back together with your knit buddies in town.
Alpiner, so glad your mamm results were good. We always stress over those.
Sue, it sounds like you had a nice bridge luncheon, in spite of the glasses you picked up.
Oh, I got my hair cut this AM pretty short and made another appt with one of the other beauticians for just before my surgery. My beautician will be out of town. That way, I won't be horribly long after surgery when I get home from rehab. More tomorrow. Sharon
At my mammogram appt. I commented that I had taken hormone therapy when I was in my 30's & I was told it was responsible for my breast cancer . The technician agreed & said that is probably why I still look young & my hair hasn't turned gray . I told her I am 80 & her mouth flew open !
Alpiner, I took Premarin also when I was going through menopause and I also blame it for the cancer. I also look young and have smooth skin but attributed it to my mother's genes. Who knows.
I slept 11 hours last night. I was so exhausted. Staples out this afternoon. Got my new color cartridge for my printer while I was out and so plan to work on that before and after the staple removal. John will collate and fold the letters and stuff them, but I still haven't gotten my labels run yet. Hope it works. The program is on another computer that doesn't always behave.
Marilyn, are the cookies for the dogs or the owners. I assumed the latter, but do know you cook for Freckles. I bet she looks pretty. I had Bunny groomed before TG but probably will use some dry shampoo before Christmas. Hope your hat turns out well. The lady who tried to teach me to crochet said that I did it way too tight and wasn't very patient in showing me how to redo it. I know you have lots of experience in crochet tho and I didn't. I hope your Furry Friends party went well.
It was an icy rain when I got up and supposed to last all day, but it seems to have quit and is just gloomy.
Hi to Jane, Darlene, Mary, Shirley, Sue and all I haven't mentioned today. Sharon
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Sharron they aren't really cookies, more like candy. Yes for trhe humans at the Furry Friends Christmas Party tomorrow.
Well the item I ordered looks like it is heading for Houston.to be dilivered tomorrow. The co.in Amsterdamn sent me a tracking . It started out in China. Then another place. Shows in customs in Chicago then headed to Texas. It is so crazy how things are coming from now even though ordered in U.S. Last time I orders thing else.
Even gor messed up by Amazon last week. I ordered something that I have used for years and my GD husband picks it up for me on one of his monthly trips to London. I t showed up on Amazon so I ordered from them. Said take two days. It took 3 and I got the charge on my bank stmt. it was mailed from England same day I put order in. Sent to me fast mailing costing over twice what the item was. Known as 3 party buying Amazon told me when I called them to complain .just have to watch them now.
This online shopping is going to get in a real mess one of these days.
My car is showing tyres low on dash. I was out running around but so cold I wanted to just get home. Will try tomorrow . They are saying 5 inch. Snow Sunday night. Going to try and put big cover I bought over car before comes.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I slept later this morning and although I'm dressed I haven't accomplished much this morning. I am planning a "chilly" walk this morning when I'm finished posting here. I'll wear my heavier "puffy" jacket for the walk, plus a knit hat and gloves.
I had a delivery of See's chocolates this morning from Bill's family. A beautiful Christmas wreath arrived from them yesterday. I'm not going to open the chocolates until Tim comes over for Christmas morning with me. Kris and her mother, Arden, are going to Ohio to have Christmas with her brothers' families up there. Tim helped me get out my Christmas tree on Tuesday and I have put one layer of my many ornaments on the tree. We'll have our Christmas dinner either here or at his home. I don't plan to put anything more on the tree.
I hope Every Buddy is well and has plans for family and/or friends for Christmas Day.
Sue
Not sure when I posted last, been a long 6+ weeks since I blew my knew and then whatever this other mess is with my head, neck and upper body. The whole mess has taken over my life (and I think y'all know what I mean) to the point I don't have any other life but climbing out of this pain and moving on. Today has been the first time I even have hope of a more normal life so will let it go at that. When asked what number on a scale was the pain with the knee I cracked that "I've had 3 kids & open heart surgery and the knee was right up there at the top!" Well, the head pain was double that and at times so bad I could hardly breathe.... but scariest part was not knowing what caused it and if it was fixable. So, PT several days next week, a 2nd round of augmentin and daylight ahead, at least at this moment! Still don't know cause but guessing a massive infection and the stiff neck & shoulders probably from gritting my teeth/clinching jaw to walk & get that knee to work like it should. I was shocked when the doctor said "not curable".... but 6 week check he was impressed with movement & said always surgery if pain is not tolerable. So that's my story. I had made plans that included having the cats put to sleep if I had to go into the hospital so am certainly giving a sigh of relief that today it isn't necessary.
Mary, sorry to read that Margaret's pup was injured. My youngest son has had 2 Great Danes (rescues) and looking for another. He was accepted by a rescue place in Colorado and debating whether to give an older Dane some good years or go with a pup. He and his significant other and their neighbor that walked the others every day, don't want anything but a Dane. I don't offer to baby sit those elephants, the house has to be designed for them! Son is lucky to have a retired guy living next door that delights in sharing the dogs, has a key to the house and totally dependable & reliable.
Want to tell you all that I am impressed with how calmly each of you handle some very difficult life situations, I always feel better after checking in here. My daughter was telling me this week that a friend of hers was diagnosed with breast cancer and what she is going through, so I told her about you girls and the support you are to each other. I hope her friend finds a group to share with, just the word makes me shiver.
Sitting here thinking of each of you and noticed it is getting late and I get up about 5:00 am to feed cats and myself a bite before leaving the house at 7:00 for church. After church any of the family (usually son & wife, my oldest gr-son,wife & 3 little kids) go the McDonald's where I buy breakfast for anyone that goes to church with me". Nice time to visit, eat & I don't have to clean up the table when everyone goes home! My kids and grands are all over the world all the time so lots of times conversations include some of them on their cell phones. And that's my world. Thanks for letting me be part of your group. Shirley
Sorry things have been so painful for you, Shirley. But I'm glad you're feeling better now. I hope all continues to improve. Total knee replacement is no fun, of course, but for most folks the results are worth it. I've not had any issues with mine since having it done.
I don't guess I told y'all - the great Dane didn't make it. Margaret found her dead Friday morning when she went to check on her. He was less than a year old and she had gotten him from a friend.
But she'd been looking for a great Dane - told her vet she was always interested in getting one.
He was huge (as you know), but just a real sweetie. BTW, this is a multi-pet, rescue household.
She has an inside-the-house cat, but all the others are outside animals. She lives in the country, with a detached garage/workshop/greenhouse and shed. There are animals just discarded in the area all the time, so if a dog gets along with her current menagerie, it will be allowed to stay and taken to the vet for shots, etc. Right now, the senior dog is a chihuahua mix, and there's a black lab mix. Plus she has a "garage" cat to take care of any mice in the garage. Who knows what will show up next.
Happy Sunday, Buddies!
Oh, Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about Margaret's great dane. It's so upsetting to lose a pet.
And Shirley, you sure have had a bad time lately. I'm glad you're feeling some better. As you know, I'm having knee surgery right after Christmas. It's the 2nd one, so I hope to be a lot better afterwards.
I got my staples out Friday. But the places where they were itch and I can't scratch them. Grrr.
I tried to finish my Christmas letter, but the 3rd page which was pictures of the great grands disappeared and my printer won't print right. I got a new cartridge and it printed 14 pages that were awful and came up with a message that I was low on ink. Back to Office Depot to return said cartridge and complain. The store is clear in Pineville and I wasn't planning to go there again. So my letter is going to be only 2 pages and none of the greats. Then I couldn't find the charge cord for the little computer that has my label program on it. So we're going to have to write them! Horrors with my handwriting.
We have pretty much made the decision to move to the Independent Living as soon as we can get rid of things and pack things up after my knee. John already has his den finished and gave me about 5 boxes of pictures and mementos to go through. I spent a lot of time going down memory lane yesterday looking at a box of things Mom had saved. Many of them, I put back in the box for the kids to look at and then do whatever with them. I just can't throw things out.
I need to go get ready for church. Shirley, How nice you have family nearby to go to church and McDonald's with you. Mine are all scattered. Have a blessed Sunday everyone. Sharon
Glad you've gotten the staples out, Sharon. Margaret gave her Xmas letter to Staples to have it printed there - the price was worth it to her. Sorry yours has been so frustrating. Glad you and John have made (almost) the decision about moving. I've always found that once decisions are made, the tension level is SO much lower. Good luck with it. And I did the giving-to-kids-to-deal-with a good way to handle it. Sometimes it'll surprise you what they want to keep and what they don't. Good luck.
Mary, I suspect you are right about the kids. John has an eye appt on Tues and that will determine what we do. He has glaucoma in his good eye and it is in crisis mode. At least according to him. He tends to see the glass half full, so we'll see. I'm going with him to the appt.
The cantata was great at church today. Now, I have to go write addresses on the Christmas letters. Sharon
I've caught up on reading every post since I was here last.
Alpiner....I,too have had cysts...surgeon aspirated one a couple times and then said time to surgically get rid of it.
Sharon...glad the staple is out and future plans made.
Shirley...if neck and shoulder stiffness and pain continues, ask about a SED check to make sure it's not PMR. Polymyalgia rheumatica.
Mary....glad a place opened up that gives you option to upgrade.
Sue...enjoy your time with Tim .
I hope Darlene is ok.
Jeanne.. I always see the shipping charges on my Amazon order before I buy. They always show as well the estimated tax. I think almost everything can come from elsewhere, esp., if you're aware you're ordering from a Dutch or U.K. site.
Marilyn....it sounds as if you're back to normal...in time for trip to CA and then other foot surgery.
Nephew and his younger son were here for the weekend. They went through Ray's remaining winter clothes...lots of sweaters and took a big bag with them for Sam or some of his computer geek friends. Whatever is left, they'll see gets taken to a vets donation place or Goodwill. They still have short sleeve shirts, etc. to go through.
They also put new batteries in my smoke alarms and put down a mat for me along the edge of my garage. That concrete floor is so slippery when you walk on it with water or snow on your shoes. Now I have a mat to walk on and don't have to worry about falling.
They left about 10:00 for the 4-5 hour drive to Mpls to drop Sam off and then Don has 1.5 hour trip on to Wisc. It was 5 here this morning and -12 up there. Winter is here!😨
Jane
It is just to cold. Dreary out okay. I need to get my tyres looked at before putting many more miles on it. Needs to go out to Nissen. They say 4 to5 inch. Snow coming but I hope I. Can get out ther before that. Then I will put cover over car.now wish I still had my old car. For the winter.
I need to go out and move garbage to the end of drive soon. For 20 years it was picked up Monday's at 11 am now the come at 7 am. I missed them twice and had to have it picked up another Co. Truck.
Half the street got messed up.
Mary. Will you have D moved by the holidays?. I don't think I would like being out in country, special with all those animals. Sorry to hear about he dog passing. We had one like that growing up. We little ones could ride on it. Was very gentle dog though.
Im Ok......busy with Christmas stuff...........Darlene
Jeanne, the apartment is being redone (painted, etc.), so it'll probably be after the first of the year before I can move in. Where I'll be is in town, albeit a small community. A lot of the people in the area (my daughter and son-in-law included) are professionals and work at the Air Force test facility nearby (Arnold Engineering Development Center is the name, I think).
Cold still here and I didn't venture out...no need. The "boys" all got home safely and I'm always relieved when they let me know.
Darlene...thanks for letting us know you're ok and just busy.
jane
Cold but clear here and sun trying to come out. I've looked ahead at weather and "they" say in 40s by weekend, so I made a hotel reservation 1/2 way to my sister's for Sat. night. I was afraid motels would be filling up with weekend travelers heading out for Christmas, so I'm set.
I do need to make a bank and WalMart run sometime today, but I'm feeling cozy and comfy and not anxious to get out in 15 degree temps. So...it may be afternoon...or tomorrow... :coolsmiley: ...when I get out.
Have a safe and happy Monday!
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm still in P.J's, but have had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I turned on the burner under the Christmas smells given to me by a neighbor. I turn it off at night--has really yummy smells and is just to add Christmas cheer to my kitchen.
Kris and her mom, Arden, are going to Ohio for Christmas with her brothers and their wives. Tim and I are having Christmas here at my house--we might go out for Christmas dinner or Tim may pick me up and take me back to his home where he'll cook. So far I don't know which it will be.
When Eddie brought me home from Kroger last Friday, I had a delivery of a lovely wreath from Bill's family and Eddie put it on the front door for me. He also put a thingie to hang up a Christmas wreath which was made by a former student many years ago. The young boy who made it was in a typing class I taught while I was waiting to get an assignment at a public school in Union Springs. Most of the people I taught with at Bullock Memorial couldn't believe that I would want to go to the public school which was primarily Black students.
However, I'm not responsible for the outdated and disgusting prejudices that were prominent in that community. Bob and I had bought a farm in that county and enjoyed living there but disliked the prejudice against blacks. I was very happy to get a job at the almost all black public school--the pay was far beyond what the private school paid and I enjoyed my students once I learned their names.
I hope Every Buddy is well and ready for the holiday festivities. I have my Christmas tree decorated (but not as heavily as I used to!) and am turning the lights on when dusk arrives. I need to find the screw thingies so that I can hang up stockings for Tim and me. I have only one layer of ornaments on the tree, but that is enough for the two of us. Today I hope to wrap a few gifts and place under the tree.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Stay warm if you're having lots of cold weather outside.
P.S. Jane, I just saw your post reserving a place halfway to your sister's home. I hope you have good weather for traveling!
Sue
Jane. Now we got 5 inch. snow . Did it miss you? I guess it came up from the south. More coming today. Hope you don't get any on the way to Sisters. I think I am in for the day. Still need air in tires. It is times like this when I am glad that I don't do the Christmas season. People seem to have gone crazy this year. they say people have spent Billions on line and still buying.
Hi everybuddy...I posted a long post yesterday..never showed up on forum...Jane have fun on your trip and safe travels...Mary excited for you on your new apartment...Sharon I read you are doing much better..Jeanne...I'm trying to avoid stress due to BP...so haven't done much shopping .to me just being together with family and share a meal is gift enough for me...people spend so much it seems...Marlyin enjoy your trip..Sue I walked early this morning...no snow here it's windy and 70 degrees...Hi to all looking in...Darlene
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's raining here this morning. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but that's as far as I've gotten. I need to get ready for my cleaning lady who comes every 2 weeks. I have a Gift for her ready and hope she'll enjoy it. I did have a phone call yesterday afternoon from her office (I don't know the woman's name who called me) but was glad to hear that she is coming. I don't think she will be here again in December, but I'll ask her about it.
Jane, I'll join Darlene in wishing you safe travels to be with your family for Christmas. Tim and I will be celebrating here without Kris or Arden as they are going to Ohio to visit with their relatives there. I don't know if Tim and I will go out for Christmas dinner or eat at his home or mine. Either way I think Tim will be doing the cooking!
Darlene, I haven't done much shopping either. I'm still not driving and unless Eddie is available to take me somewhere, I just don't go. He takes me to the library and to Kroger on Fridays and that's a big help to me and to Tim.
I received a lovely wreath from Bill's family and a box of See's Fudge. Eddie put the wreath on my living room door (on the front porch) for me and also put up a homemade wreath a student years ago made for me. His wreath is handmade from wood and has a bow on top. I always place that on my door on the driveway (which is where everyone who knows me comes when they want to see me!).
I need to get dressed before the cleaning crew gets here. I think they will be later today than usual as they are probably getting extra clients so that they won't have to work closer to Christmas Day.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and safe travels if you are traveling!
Sue
Jeanne...forgot to mention, but you probably know...maybe the low tire pressure is because of the cold weather. I know that happened to me and when I asked the garage, they said it always happens in winter.
It's a gloomy day here...and cold with a brisk wind. I did get out to the Dollar store for a couple Xmas bags and then back home to wash off the mat in my car. It was really a dried mud mess. It looks much nicer now. :2funny: I was going to get the car washed before I leave Saturday, but the auto car wash I like is being remodeled and so not open, so the car may go kind of dirty. Oh well! I did get my money envelopes put together and ready for the trip. Easy shopping...and nobody seems to object to the "green stuff."!! :2funny:
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I'm still sitting here in my P.J's but will shower and dress for lunch out with my Garden Club. This will be our last EVER! meeting. Those who have been responsible for keeping the group together have grown weary of the work, so we are going to disband. I'm sorry about it as I enjoyed most of the discussions/presentations by members and guest speakers. I may look around for another local Garden Club.
It's chilly again this morning. I think the high right now is in the 40's. I won't be walking this morning as Carolyn is going to pick me up about 10:45 to go to Moore's Mill Club for lunch. I am sorry the garden club has decided to give up the ghost, but I may be able to find another Garden Club to attend on occasion.
I hope Every Buddy who is traveling will have good weather. Take care and come back home safely!
Sue
Hi Gals, it seems like all of you are in full Christmas mode. I haven't shopped at all. It's just too difficult with a walker. So checks in the mail will have to do. Lori arrives Sat. and leaves the following Th. I'm so looking forward to her coming.
John's eye appt wasn't as bad as he had made it out to be. Looks like it will be stable as long as he puts the drops in. Thank you, God!
I spent the rest of the day going through boxes of cards and notes from the kids and grands. So hard to throw that stuff out.
I still haven't found a repairman for my dryer! I've called him twice.
Jane, have a safe and nice trip to Ohio.
No snow here, but a cold front coming in. St. Louis had 9" of snow yesterday, so they have a snow day the last day before Christmas vacation.
Sue, too bad about the garden club. I learned so much about southern plants in mine in HH. Enjoy your dinner with Tim wherever it is. At least you don't have to cook.
Darlene, your weather sounds great. I agree that family is gift enough.
Jeanne, stay home and safe and warm! My tire light is on too.
Marilyn, when do you leave for CA? I hope you have a wonderful time and that Keith enjoys it too.
Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
The snow has gone. Still only 19 deg.but sun out. .l do nee to go out though .
Glad I got my car over to dealers yesterday and not just putting air in tyres.
All were down but one had a nail in. Also the window wash was almost empty.i had noticed that light on also.
Jane, you should have nice weather heading over to Ohio . Do you use int. 74.
Enjoy the trip. Flying places still going to be messy in some states.
So glad I stay home.
Still no decorations put up around my town. Would not think it was Christmas. Lots of crime still going on. Had 2 more babies die this week caused by mothers boyfriends. 6 murders altogether. Place is getting bad as Chicago. Shootings from cars daily and 2 bank robberies
I think they should keep all this impeachment stuff off the tv. One for the holidays. It has taken over today.
sue . Most clubs such as your garden club. Book clubs etc. Seem to have lost people's interest now. Lots folded up. Hard to know what people in middle ages finding to do. We were in bowling. Clubs. Cards. Books. Knitting clubs. And others. Just to take time away from the house for awhile.
Now it seems like my GD just runs crazy with her 3 kids in all sports. Nothin for herself.
My dryer is fixed and the first load of laundry is in! Yea!
I have just finished the fifth box of photos and notes. Some I separated for the kids and I only kept a plastic shoebox full of the most meaningful. The only thing I have left is 2 scrapbooks and inserts and don't know what to do with them. There must be someone who isn't digital and would appreciate them, but I don't know who. I hate to throw out such good items. I guess I am just too tight.
No activity in here yet, but I'm sure everyone is busy with Christmas activities. The cold front moved in here and is in the low 30's now. Brrr! Otherwise sunny. Hope your weather is cooperating with your plans, especially Jane's driving. Have a good day and relax a little. Sharon
I had an appt. this afternoon with the oncologist for lab results . It seems one of the tests was not done , so I had blood drawn at the dr.'s office . I was told they would call me about the results .
Good morning, Buddies - at least it's morning here. I discovered yesterday that sometimes my phone will automatically change an appointment time to Eastern Time (Chattanooga) from Central Time (where I live now) - not particularly helpful. We had a full day of appointments in Chattanooga yesterday, but (with one exception) managed to get everything done - plus a little bit more. And got back home before dark - after having left at 6 a.m.
The time zone thing is tough here. Chattanooga's county is on the western edge of the Eastern Zone, and we're near the eastern edge of the Central Zone - So it does get confusing sometimes.
It sounds like everybody is getting ready for the holidays. I'm like Sharon - all my gifts are in envelopes. I've done that for years - only the amounts have changed (plus adding the spouses to the grandkids). Margaret has nice decorations up - a table-top-to-ceiling artificial tree with white lights, lots of bubble-lights on her windowsills, and knitted (first by me, then by her) on the mantle and down the banister.
alpiner, hope your labs are all okay.
Sharon, it sounds like you're feeling better - and so glad for that.
Happy weekend to all the Buddies!
Good morning, Mary and Every Buddy looking in. Eddie came by about 10:00 to take me to the library and then to Kroger. I was able to find a few books to read this next week and should be able to last all week. I bought goodies to put into Tim's stocking and mine. Also some chocolates for Kris, but she will get hers after Christmas unless Tim decides to give them to her before she and her Mom go to Ohio to have Christmas with her family up there. He went with them over Thanksgiving, but that was enough for him.
I hope Every Buddy is prepared for company or for traveling to family else where. I'll be back here tomorrow for a quick Hello!
Sue
Mary, that must be really confusing with the adjacent time zones. I have trouble keeping track of my kids' times. Your day yesterday sounded exhausting. Hope you can relax today.
I am a little better but still sleeping too much. The staple places are all okay now. Just my chronic back and knee problems.
My cleaning girl came Monday and I have had several appts, so the house isn't as ready as I would like. Still doing things a little at a time. I need John's help to do much more. I did finish my 5 boxes of photos and sorted out some for each of the kids that they might not have. Trying to straighten things up as I weed things out. The idea of getting rid of everything I can't put there is upsetting for me. John just pitches and throws away without a thought. I can't do that.
Sue, hope you have enough books for over Christmas. Sounds like you are ready.
Alpiner, that is so aggravating when they don't do a test that was ordered.
Hope Jane is almost to her sister's by now.
I pick Lori up at the airport at 1:15 tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to the traffic.
Have a good day and get ready to enjoy the holiday. Sharon
The oncologist just called , the number is back down where it is suppose to be !! Yeah !! :excited: :excited: :excited:
alpiner, Hooray!!
Allpiner, that's good news to start my morning with! YEA!
Lori arrives today too, so all good. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's another chilly day here in Auburn. I'm still not dressed for the day, but have had my breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I have a few gifts I need to wrap and will get that done shortly. I've had several phone calls from long time Navy friends and am expecting one couple to visit me in March.
Yesterday Eddie took me to the library and to Kroger. When we were going into Kroger our female pastor and her 6 year old son were ringing the Salvation Army bell, so we stopped to talk to her a bit. The daughters were at home with their Dad, the co-pastor.
It's hard to believe that Christmas Day is almost here. Tim and I will be celebrating together as Kris and Arden have gone to Ohio to celebrate with her brothers and their families. I need to wrap a few more gifts and get them under my Christmas tree today.
I hope Every Buddy is well and ready for Christmas!
Sue
Happy Sunday Morning, Buddies.
We went to Jesse and Darby's "gender reveal" party yesterday, and we're having another boy next May. Two great-grandsons in two months - an exciting time.
wOW, mARY, whatever happened to girls? As you know I only have 1 granddaughter, 5 grandsons, & 3 great grandsons. I wish them the best. Is this their first? Boys are great, but I'd like to have some little girls in the family again.
Lori arrived yesterday and fixed dinner for us last night. Melanie sent a decadent cake which we sampled too. Afterwards, we watched the "First Wives Club". I thought it would be hilarious and had saved it on the DVR, but I really didn't care much for it. We may watch some Xmas movies tonight.
I hope everyone is having a lovely pre-Christmas Sunday. Sharon
Sharon, with my four daughters, I had hoped for at least one great-granddaughter. But I'm thrilled with either one, and I know there will be more to come. I know you're enjoying having your daughter with you.
Congratulations Mary.
Sorry Sharon, Sue and Jeannie. I can't read what you had to say, the font is just too small and gives me a headache trying to read the small font. I have no idea what you said.
Like Bubble said, click on the A with the red up and down arrows, chose the size you like, click on that size your cursor will be right where you start to type. I like 4
#4 is the one I use, Marilyn - plus the "B" for the bold print for good measure. I can read the default print, but the bigger is ever so much easier.
Marilyn - I modified these three last posts to #4font size so that you could read them.
Thanks for taking such good care of us, Bubble! And Happy Holidays to you!
Help! I haven't been able to figure out how to enlarge print size. Any advice would be welcome! My brain is not functioning as well as it used to.
It's a cold dreary morning here in Auburn. I've put my trash cans down on the curb and can hear the city trucks picking some of the trash up. I have gone down to check on the cans but so far they haven't made it to my driveway.
I have my Christmas tree up and some other decorations out so it's beginning to look a bit like Christmas. Kris and Arden are going to Ohio for Christmas with their family up there and Tim and I will have our Christmas here.
I hope Every Buddy who is traveling will have good weather. Stay safe, Every Buddy!
Sue
Alpiner...hurrah on good lab numbers!
Sue...look at the top line in the reply box. The third box from left has 2 As. Click the second one with the red arrow and select 4. Then, Write your message BETWEEN the size tags.
OR...write your message and then highlight it all and click the A with the red arrow and select 4.
Mary...glad you got all the appts in.
Jeanne...yes, on 74. I waved as I went by C-U! ;D
Sharon...enjoy Lori's visit and hurrah on John's eyes.
Darlene...enjoy your family.
Marilyn....you may be on road to CA now. Be safe.
My road trip went well. Roads clear and temps in high 30s and low 40s.
Jane
would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and may 2020 be good to all of us....and Hapy new year
Lori and I went to the Independent Living Center today, had the tour and lunch. She was pleased with it. John is calling it Zombie Land, so don't know what that bodes for the future. I also went to the consignment store to see if they would take my gown from Thomas' wedding. They did take it but weren't very enthusiastic and I won't get a smidgen of what I paid for it, but it's better than nothing.
It's been raining cats and dogs all day, so not a day to drive all over creation, but I let Lori drive with her Google maps. We sure didn't go the way I would have, but we got there and safely. It was sure nice to have someone taking care of me and getting my walker out and all.
Sorry Marilyn on the font. I just have senior moments and forget to enlarge the font. I've had so much on my mind between health problems and if and when and how we would move to the Independent Living, I'm not always on top of things. I'll try to do better. Have a good trip and a Merry Christmas with your son and his family.
Jane, I'm glad you got to Ohio safely and wish you a peaceful Christmas, if not merry. I think about you frequently.
Thank you, Darlene, and same back to you.
Hi Mary. Thanks for the directions. I was going to give them too. Hope things are going well for you.
Bubbles, thanks for taking care of us and HAPPY CHANUKAH!
Merry Christmas to all! Sharon
Merry Day before Christmas, Every Buddy! I'm still sitting here in my P.J's, but have cleaned up the kitchen and will shower shortly. Tomorrow Tim will pick me up and take me to his home where we will have Christmas Day together. Kris is still in Ohio visiting her brothers' families with her Mother. I need to wrap a few more gifts this morning but otherwise I am ready for the big day.
I hope Every Buddy has family to visit with and enjoy. Merry Christmas, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good Christmas Eve to all the Buddies! It's a very foggy morning here in east central Ohio. My niece and her two girls will come up tonight when she gets off work...she's a recovery room nurse and this is a very busy time for ortho surgeries, so she may be late getting here. She must stay until the last patient can be moved out of recovery to a room for the floor nurses to take over.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL! Have a blessed holiday.
jane
just checking if I using 4. It is marked that but to small .will try bigger
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just will not change play y later nou O.k it litle to big.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, BUDDIES!!!
5 is OK too JeanneP!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've just resized to size 7, but don't see a difference in my print. I must be doing something wrong--which is not unusual for me.
I hope everyone is feeling well this morning and enjoying Christmas morning. Tim is cooking Christmas dinner for the two of us. Kris and her Mom have gone to Ohio for Christmas with their family there. He'll be over about 11:00 to pick me up to go to his home.
I have tried to increase my font size, but so far haven't been able to do that. If you have any suggestions with a remedy for me, please feel free to let me know.I haven't been able to change the size.
Merry Christmas!
Sue
Sue, try to highlight your text and click on the red A with arrows and there click on 4. After that, post.
When you do the highlight and #4, you should see that the coding [ size=4] appears before your post and the closing [ /size] will be at the end
Sue. Yours looks a little larger but not a 7. I will leave mine at 5 now as 4 was to small I think. I could get by without my glasses if most posting this size. same when reading a book. I can't stand glasses on. Don't need them for TV are driving.
bubble. Looks like mine above changed back again. Crazy thing.Maybe I did not type message between
I also like the Bold. Looks like after all these years I should know how to do things. I just think ways have changed over the years. Lets see what this does.
Must have to do this on every post.
Happy Hannukkah
and
Merry Christmas
to ALL!
I must be slow to learn would be o.k if doing one time would stay.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've opened size 5 and hope it is easier to read. If not, please let me know and I'll try to go higher.
I have been busy this morning dismantling my Christmas tree. I have all the ornaments off and boxed, but need to fold up the tree and get it into the box and back into the Utility room for another year. The next time Tim comes over he'll put the ornament box back into the attic for me.
Tim brought my noon time dinner yesterday. Kris was still in Ohio with her mother, but had left a gift for me which I opened. She should get home sometime today or tomorrow. Tim brought me a large box of books to read, mostly written by Lee Child, David Baldacci, and John Grisham. I was still involved with a Western shoot-em-up so will finish that today and will start on these books. When I go to the library on Friday with Eddie, I'll probably only get a book or two as it will take me a while to read these new to me Child, Baldacci, and Grisham titles.
I hope Every Buddy has had a lovely Christmas with family and friends. Special thoughts go out to Jane. I hope you've had a good time with your family.
Sue
I hope everyone is recuperating nicely after having a good Christmas day. It was a lovely unseasonably-warm (70*) day here, the family was wonderful, the food was yummy, and we all got to try out some of our new goodies. Safe travels for those who are on the road.
Sue, you have to type between the brackets for the size to take affect. It sounds like you had a nice day yesterday with Tim and got your favorite present. I've read a lot of Grisham, but not the others. John has though.
We had our breakfast and exchanged gifts on the sun porch yesterday, it was so warm. Not many gifts exchanged really. Lori and I had bought me a new HP laptop on Friday, so that was my gift from John. I just got him a couple little things, including a frame for his ruby duplicate certificate. Lori, we gave a framed picture of us taken at church. Same for all the adult kids. Lori cooked a standing rib roast, mashed potatoes, corn, and heated up the saved loaf of French bread Brian had made extra for TG. Brian sent me some risers to put under my sofa because it is so low for me to get up from.
Today, John took Lori to the airport. and then about lunch we started cleaning out one of the linen closets and deciding what was fit to pass on and what to donate or throw away. We also got the hall coat closet done. Unfortunately, that still leaves a lot to do.
Mary, I came across a box of 2 new goats milk soaps. I seem to remember that that is what you use. I don't use it, but if you would like them, I will be glad to send them your way. I seem to remember you had trouble finding it. Let me know. It looked like you had a wonderful family gathering.
Jane, I hope you did as well, although some members obviously were missing. When are you coming home?
I miss Lori already. She is such a go-getter and helps out so much.
Marilyn, when are you coming home? I hope you and Keith had a great visit and holiday with Gilbert and Savannah (?).
We haven't even started on undecorating yet. We're going to have to decide what to keep and what to give away. Always difficult. Have a nice day. Sharon
Sharon, thanks for the thought about the soap, but it wasn't me. I don't remember who might have mentioned that. When we decorated for the holidays, it was always the "undecorating" I disliked about it. Oh, well - that's been a long time ago. Glad you had such a good visit with Lori.
We spent Christmas at a casino here in town , we went for brunch & stayed for a bit . I played the slots , Norm watched . I put in $20 & came home with $57 ! The food was okay on the buffet but I didn't eat much . I skipped dinner & had a slice of toast with peanut butter & a 1/2 glass of milk . Lately most food isn't appealing .
alpiner, we all spend holidays the way that suits. My oldest will be seeing her kids at their homes this weekend, so she and her husband went to the movies.
Did y'all know there was a solar eclipse yesterday? Not seen in our part of the world. But look at this fabulous photograph from "Astronomy Picture of the Day".
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
Thank you, Mary, for the photo of the partial eclipse of the moon. It wasn't visible here (at least I didn't see it!). It always amazes me to see what the Universe has in store for us if something like that shows up in my neighborhood!
I hope Every Buddy who is traveling has a good time with family. And that the remainder of your holidays are lovely. Safe travels to all who are traveling!
Sue
Hi every Buddy. We arrived back home yesterday about 5PM. The trip down was great and beautiful but we didn't arrive in Eureka until after dark and it was raining as well. I got lost looking for the hotel then again lost trying to get to Gilbert's house after that. I will never be driving after dark again any place other than home. My eye Dr told me not to drive after dark anyway.
Christmas eve at Gilbert's was wonderful. He cooked Lasagna, Eggplant Parmesan and a Broccoli and cheddar Quiche. Not from scratch but frozen.
Christmas day at Jeannie's had way too much food and desserts.There were lots of us there and ate what we could taking home some of the leftovers. Gifts included, fleece pj's socks a Therapy dog t shirt and socks, a cookie jar, cookies, candy, zucchini bread, chocolate cake (for Keith), a wireless keyboard (for me), wine, Jam,Keith got me a pretty cross. I think that's it.
I did post some pictures on Facebook. Now to hook up my new keyboard.
Hi Gals, my new computer arrived. Now I have to take both computers to the Geek Squad to have them transfer everything. I am just too stressed to do it myself right now with surgery looming and a possible move.
Marilyn, it sounds like you had a wonderful visit with all the family. That is what it's all about. We talked to all of ours and of course, Lori was here. We don't exchange much in the way of gifts, but my computer was something I needed and Lori helped me choose it. I think you are wise not to drive at night any more. I have a couple times recently, but I'm not comfortable with it.
Mary, I could have sworn you could only use that soap because of an allergy. If it was someone else on here, please speak up and you will receive it. Someone must have gifted it to me and I put it in the linen closet and forgot it. Thanks for the link. Fun to see.
I had to go to the lab for a urine sample and a metabolic profile this AM.
I hope Jane is having a nice time with her family and a good trip home whenever that is.
Alpiner, congrats on your winnings. I'm not much for casinos, but to each their own.
Sue, hope you are keeping busy and happy. Have you read Turow? John loves his detective books and IDENTIFICATION, the current book he's reading is his favorite so far. Sharon
Weather nice again. I got started early today.. Stripped bed. Got laundry together an took it to cleaners by 8am. So can pick up at 1pm. All nice ,pressed . Had a lot this week.
Jane will have some good driving weather if she heads back this weekend.
I have had 5 robot calls today. Looks like they will still be doing it. The insurance ones should end.
Warm days here in Ohio...got to 60 yesterday. The second group arrives tonight...6 adults and 5 little ones under the age of 8. They'll be here for the weekend.
I don't know when I'll head home...will need to check the weather the beginning of the week.
Gals...if you don't want to try to do the highlighting and pressing the size icon....you can manually put it in the size...and yes, you must do it each and every time.
Like this....NO SPACES... this is what it will look like in the posting box.
[ b][ size=3] write your message here with whatever it is you want to say. This is BOLD and size 3 THEN, end with [/ size]
This is how it posts when you click POST
write your message here with whatever it is you want to say. This is BOLD and size 3 THEN, end with
Quote from: jane on December 27, 2019, 02:50:59 PM
Warm days here in Ohio...got to 60 yesterday. The second group arrives tonight...6 adults and 5 little ones under the age of 8. They'll be here for the weekend.
I don't know when I'll head home...will need to check the weather the beginning of the week.
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Good morning, Every Buddy. Tim came over on Christmas Day with his home made Potato salad and a vegetable casserole. We opened our gifts and enjoyed the meal together. Then yesterday, Eddie, my young friend who takes me to Kroger and to do other errands on Friday, came to help me with my grocery shopping. When we brought the groceries home, he helped me put them away and then we went out for lunch at the Mall. There is a very large new Country Food restaurant in the mall and lots of choices. So I had a good meal and NO DISHES to clean up!
Kris is not home from Ohio yet. She and her mom went up there to have Christmas with her brothers and their families. I don't know when they are coming home. Tim and Kris had gone up there in November for Thanksgiving, but Tim didn't want to go again and leave me here by myself.
Not much else to report this morning. I've cleaned up the kitchen and need to get dressed and out to walk before it rains. I hope Every Buddy has had a nice Christmas with family and friends. Happy Holidays!
Sue
Good morning Buddies...I had a blessed wonderful Christmas.....kids and grands and phone calls...loved it but am tired...may not make it to church ...but going to try....wishing everyone a happy new year and may 2020..be good to all of us....Darlene
Glad you had a good holiday, Darlene. It was a good one here, too. It looks like jane and Jeanne are getting some rough weather. Those of us in the south are in for a lot of rain today. I hope Marilyn has a safe travel day ahead. I heard from my SoCal in-law-family that the bad weather there has stopped - at least for a while.
Hi Gals. I'm glad everyone had a good Christmas. I did too, but we were on the run much of the time, so I took a rest day yesterday. Our church only had a 10:00 service today followed by a fellowship breakfast. I was thinking this was the last Sun before my surgery, so made myself get up and go. Later realized next Sunday is the last.
I've got a MC wellness physical tomorrow. The Best Buy Geek Squad is coming the 6th to switch my old computer content to the new one and to set it up. Lots of other appts this week too.
Sue, nice that you and Eddie had a nice lunch together after your errands.
Darlene, family is what it's all about when there's a celebration.
Mary, yes, we have had rain too, but not a lot. More expected today. If I remember correctly, Marilyn is back home safely, but I won't swear to it.
Jane, hope you can time your return during good weather. Sounds like you had a houseful there.
I forgot to mention, I think, that Sean & Braeden ran a full marathon yesterday. Sean beat Braeden by about a half hour, but with his cross country background, not surprising. They both did well though. Sharon
I forgot to resize.Hi Gals. I'm glad everyone had a good Christmas. I did too, but we were on the run much of the time, so I took a rest day yesterday. Our church only had a 10:00 service today followed by a fellowship breakfast. I was thinking this was the last Sun before my surgery, so made myself get up and go. Later realized next Sunday is the last.
I've got a MC wellness physical tomorrow. The Best Buy Geek Squad is coming the 6th to switch my old computer content to the new one and to set it up. Lots of other appts this week too.
Sue, nice that you and Eddie had a nice lunch together after your errands.
Darlene, family is what it's all about when there's a celebration.
Mary, yes, we have had rain too, but not a lot. More expected today. If I remember correctly, Marilyn is back home safely, but I won't swear to it.
Jane, hope you can time your return during good weather. Sounds like you had a houseful there.
I forgot to mention, I think, that Sean & Braeden ran a full marathon yesterday. Sean beat Braeden by about a half hour, but with his cross country background, not surprising. They both did well though. Sharon
I must be really stupid. I have tried to change my font size every time I come here and have not been able to size up. I am ready to give up!
I've been to church this morning and am home and into my jeans and a sweat shirt. I will eat some lunch shortly and spend the rest of the afternoon reading. Also when I saw Bonney at church she reminded me that I am supposed to call the bridge club for Thursday. So I'll be doing that this afternoon. We will meet here at my house.
Bonney and I have plans for going to the movie theater sometime this coming week to see Little Women. We'll get together for the late matinee.
Not much else to report. Have a nice Sunday afternoon, Every Buddy.(size 6)
Well, no such luck!
Sue
OOPS! NOW it's way too big!
Sue
Sue stay with that one. It's not to big for me.
I have been staying away from people due to the flu being bad in town. Thursday I thought it was catching me as felt awful. Bad cough. So got to dr. Myself with my G m methods. Friday and sat. Slept 11 hours last night. sat. Today feeling good.
We have now lost the warm weather. In the 30s today. Going to stay in another day and be lazy.
Not a big New year party person ever. Will be in bed by 10pm I am sure.
Good Monday morning from a quiet house. The "gang" left yesterday and my sister, bil, and I are eating up the left overs. My sister is exhausted from cooking nonstop, it seems.
It's snowing in Iowa, so I think I'll leave Wednesday for home. New Year's Day should be good for getting through Columbus and Indianapolis and then on home on Thursday. I have no large cities to go through once I clear Indianapolis.
Lots of flu here in Ohio, too, so I'm all for avoiding the big shopping areas. I don't need anything anyway, except for some stuff I'm ordering online tomorrow, so I'm home before it arrives.
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but haven't done much else. I do want to get outside for my morning walk soon.
Jane, I'm glad you've had a good visit with your family. I hope the traffic is light and the roads are clear when you head out for home. Let us know when you get home.
I hope Every Buddy has had a nice Christmas with family and friends.
Happy New Year, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Buddies. Jeanne, glad to hear you are feeling better.
Jane, glad you had a good Christmas gathering and that the gang is now gone, but left the leftovers for you and your sister & hubby.It's surprising to hear Indy called a big city. When I was growing up, it was called Naptown or the biggest little city in the US. That shows you how old I am. I can't even find my way around much of it today.
Sue,hope you get all your bridge players called.
John just left for bridge and I need to get cleaned up and dressed. May actually work on my bookcases some before my dr's appt.
Hi to Darlene, Mary, Alpiner, and Marilyn. Have a good day. Sharon
what a horrible day here. So cold and windy. Had to put my garbage by the curb last night and wind blew it over. lid was gone but today the garbage lady said she saw one up the street. She drove around and found it.
Still coughing away and falling asleep from the drug taking but seem to be getting over it. Need to go to store but will put off until tomorrow.
Jane.Drive careful Wednesday. They say that people are going to be camping out at this big place here in Urbana on Tuesday as can buy the Marijuana for Rec. on the first. Bound to be some crazy people on the road. I hate to see this being available.
Not been the best 2019 in the family. Specially Texas but think things getting better.Maybe better in2020 . Gosh that makes you feel old. Just does not sound right. Worse than when we turned 2000. Where do years go. So many changes.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in this morning. It's pretty chilly here this morning. I've been outside to get my morning paper and have read it all--mostly about the AU football team which is somewhere in Florida (I think) and practicing for their bowl game. Not much else in our daily newspaper today.
My cleaning ladies are coming this morning so I've already had my breakfast and cleaned up my kitchen. They'll change my sheets, dust and mop my hardwood floors before they leave, so I'll be OK for the next 2 weeks.
I hope Every Buddy looking in is having a nice morning. I'm also hoping Jane doesn't have terrible traffic tie ups on her way home from Ohio.
Sue
Good Morning on the last day of 2019. I'm glad to see the year and decade end; not a good one for me.
Weather looks good for my run back home, so I've made a motel reservation for tomorrow night and I'll leave here tomorrow morning for Indiana and then on home on Thursday. Cold in Iowa like Jeanne has and 70% chance of snow on Friday.
Jeanne...didn't realize marijuana thing took affect tomorrow. I know they've been warning Iowans not to buy in E. Dubuque, IL and bring across the bridge into Iowa. I'm sure Quad Cities having same problem...or anticipating the problem. I'm thinking those camping out are already marijuana users...just getting it legally now.
I'm getting laundry done and will be packing up and loading the car today for tomorrow's leaving.
Happy New Year!! :balloons: :balloons: :cheers: :balloons: :balloons:
jane
Jane
The can start selling here in C.U tomorrow. In the paper showing the cost of things. Don't see how people can afford . Will be candy also. but then they are Paying $7 and more for pack cigs. Crazy.
Drive careful. Doubt will be snow.
I need to go to store but so cold out. I am feeling better. Little groggy from meds. Maybe should stay on PJ until tomorrow. I think most grocery stores will be open.
Got a couple books to read and need to try calling family in U.k.
Year 2019. Not a good year for lots people that I know. Still some loosing homes this week. Health seems to have hit my family more this year. Just realizing how they are now ageing . Even the GGC.dont see them at all
now and all taller than me. I should get back to traveling more.
So let's all look forward to a brighter 2020.
WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
I just got home from my last therapy session before surgery.I'm getting a haircut Thurs and go to the pain dr. Friday. The Geek Squad comes Monday and Tuesday is my surgery.
Jeanne, if you are ever going to see your UK family again, you better start making plans. No one is getting younger.
Jane, I'm glad the weather is supposed to be good tomorrow. Wishing you a safe trip. I also wish that the next year will be much better than this one for us all.
Marilyn, where are you?
Sue, nice that you can start the new year with a clean house. My girl got sick and won't be here till the 8th, so I had to strip and wash the sheets Monday and John helped me put them on. I need to get the baths cleaned too. John does well with the kitchen. I still haven't heard back from the Dr. re preop and whether I can go to rehab. I'm sure I won't hear from him now before Thurs. Till next year, Sharon
Im here Sherry.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!
Glad you're back, Marilyn. Hope you had a great trip to Gilbert's. How's Keith? As you see, we are all doing better with the size of our posts. We're just slow learners.
Happy New Year to you, Mary. May it be a better one for us all.
We're going to undecorate today and decide what decorations we're taking and what we're leaving. Difficult.
Hope Jane got off to a good and early start this morning. Hopefully, the traffic won't be too bad.
Hi to Darlene, Alpiner, and Sue. Sharon
I have tried several times to enlarge my print to size 6 and nothing has happened. I am sorry that my print is so small.
It is chilly here in Auburn this morning. I've not been out yet for my morning walk, but will need to wear a heavier jacket with mittens and a wooly hat.
Yesterday afternoon my friend Bonney picked me up and we went to the movie to see Little Women. It was very well done and we both enjoyed it. And in the very last scene, the father came home safely from the war, so lots of happiness at the end.
I don't have much planned for today. I hope Every Buddy is well and that Jane has a safe trip home. Happy New Year, Every Buddy.
Sue
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I'm in Indiana tonight, 1/2 way home. Weather is good for driving, and I'll be home tomorrow afternoon, I hope.
I hope everyBuddie had a good day today to start off 2020.
Jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I hope the traffic will be light for you, Jane, and you have a safe drive home.
The weather is yucky here this morning. Rain and drizzle is predicted for the entire day, so I probably won't be able to get my usual walk finished. I do have rain jackets and may be able to do at least part of my walk without getting drenched.
Not much else to report here this morning. I'm planning on a day of reading books that I've checked out of the library last week. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and has a nice New Year's in hand.
Sue
Still taking it easy from having the cold. I should try and get to the library. It's 39 deg. So have to put heavy coat on. Also need gas. The place is always so windy.
I try not to take many meds. As gett ing over them is so hard on tummy.i am drinking ginger ale at the moment. Trying not to take cold tablets.
Jane I didn't realize driving across from Iowa to Ohio was so far and takes so long.i guess most my driving has been north south mostly . Texas was 1200 miles. so did 2 days.i remember when would drive at least 900 miles. But 500 my limit now. I still love driving..
Hate flying now. It's all changed.
You would have been in Texas. They are not having good weather right now. Winters use to be perfect but no more it seems. Lot more rain.
Hi everyone...my first 2020 post...I think..Hope everyone is getting rested up from holidays...I had to go to my eye Dr...my eyelid was swollen and red...He told me it was a ..stye..surprised me....don't know that I ever had one...any way he gave me antibiotics..and heat to it...today it's much better...also I would like for yall to pray for my niece..Terri...she's 55..is fighting cancer and really sick...we had sun in my part of the world so did get my walk in Sue..Jane guess you are back home by now...good to be with family when possible...the holidays are not the same for me since my husband passed...Hi to Marlyin..Jeanne..Mary and all others ...
I'm home. The traffic wasn't bad. I imagine Sunday will be another story.
I got the car unloaded, but not my big suitcase...job for tomorrow ;D
Jane
Hurray! Sharon On my way to Dr's now.
Snow expected this afternoon, so winter is back.
I have some local errands to do this morning, and I think Kathy and I will go out for supper. Tonight is Gary's "Jesters" meeting and the other couple in our group seems to want to skip when he's gone. That's fine with me.
Guess I'd better get bundled up and out the door.
Jane
Not feeling great, but doing OK with the chest pain. that started yesterday. Hard to tell where it is coming from Could use prayer. Just place my Walmart order for the very first time. So easy. I am trying to get used to this new keyboard. It is black and I did have one that had yellow enlarged keys. I will have to do better about not watching my hands.
The post that disappeard was all about my nightmare trip driving in the dark in Eureka. Oh my I drove right past the hotel, there was a head-on in the center turn lane, traffic was terrible. Phone GPS took me the wrong way going to Gilbert's house, Keith was making me crazy I kept yelling at him to shut up and leave mr alone. Got to Gilbert's had them take us back to the hotel and bring my car in the morning. They took us to Arcata for Christmas day which was very relaxing and enjoyable.
Keith is driving me nuts. He follows me from room to room even standing in the bathroom door while I am using the toilet watching me. He wants to go every place I go and I feel so smothered. Stands with his arms open for hugs and makes kissy noises many times a day.
Marilyn, hope your chest pain is just stress from your trip, and goes away soon. I know you enjoyed being with your family in spite of the glitches. I'm so sorry about the difficulties with Keith. Surely, this habit will pass - but then, of course, something else may crop up. Did you place your Walmart order for curbside pickup? I was doing that, and absolutely loved it! Plus I could use the web site to keep my list, and just add to it as needed. I hope you find it as convenient as I did.
Sharon, hope all goes well with your various doctor appointments. Surgery on Monday? I know you'll be glad to get that over with.
jane, glad you're home safely - with few traffic or weather problems along the way. Glad you were able to spend the holiday with family.
Sue, I imagine you're not walking again this morning - it's been raining almost solid here since yesterday morning, It's not cold (at least, not yet), but supposed to turn tomorrow.
Darlene, I hope your eye is better. That's too bad about your niece - tough to have such problems at such a young age.
Hi to Jeanne, alpiner, and anybody else checking in.
Good morning, Mary and Every Buddy looking in. Eddie came by to take me to the library, the bank, and then to Kroger. I didn't need much from Kroger today, so we got in and out of there in a hurry. He helped me bring my groceries in and after that he went home. I had some chocolate chip cookies which I had left over from last week's Kroger visit, so I gave him most of them.
I'm rereading The Help which I first read when it came out several years ago. I'd like to finish it this afternoon so that I can watch a Hallmark movie or two this evening.
Have a nice day Every Buddy!
Sue
Marilyn...yikes on driving after dark in a city you don't know well. I know I can't do that and I've had the GPS also give wrong directions. I didn't realize you were taking Keith with you. I thought he was staying home with a friend you'd hired to stay with him. It sounds as if you could use some "personal time" away from the house and K.
Mary...it sounds as if you Southern gals are getting drenched. When will your new place be ready? I took my knitting with me to Ohio, but left it in the car. Maybe when the weather pressures--and my arthritis-- settle down, I can get back to it.
Jeanne...hope you're getting over that cold. I know you'll watch to make sure it doesn't get worse.
Sue...enjoy your reading. It's the only thing that I can concentrate on lately.
Sharon...hope dr. visit went ok and you're set for the surgery.
Darlene...you are so right about the holidays being hard now.
Alpiner...greetings to you.
I did get out and got a few groceries, picked up my prescription allergy spray and got my EE bonds redeemed for Dec.
Also got the big suitcase emptied and will do laundry on the weekend. Now to catch up with my checking account bookkeeping in Quicken and I'll be in good shape for 2020!
jane
jane, just a note to answer your question. I talked to Morning Pointe this morning, and I think it is going to work that we'll get me moved in next Friday and Saturday. That is our tentative plan, if it all works out.
Mary, that sounds great. I know you will enjoy your own space again.
Jane, I hope the arthritis settles down so you can knit. You seemed to enjoy it a lot. I worried about you driving so far by yourself. Glad you home safely and unpacked!
Marilyn, that does sound like a nightmare experience. I wouldn't consider driving at night in a strange place. I'm sorry Keith has gone into another phase, an irritating one, but the disease changes rapidly. Do try to get out by yourself a little. Walmarts online sounds great.
Sue, sounds like life is normal there.
I went to the pain dr. just to have the places he removed the stimulator from to be sure it was all okay which it was. Then had to pick up a pre-op packet that I should have gotten a week ago but they hadn't sent it. Then I had to fill out 2 pages and fax it to the hospital. Couldn't do the pre-anathesia interview over the phone because they were too busy, so they are going to call me back next Mon aft after the Geeks leave. Then a neighbor came over and I gave her my portable sewing machine and chatted a bit. In 15 mins, we are leaving for Rock Hill Olive Garden to have dinner with Situ, John's Chinese friend. We almost forgot about it till I saw it on my calendar! Way too much stuff going on around here. Also rainy all day. Yuck. I don't know if I missed anyone or not, but Hi to all. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in. It's dark and dreary here in Auburn this morning, but I am finally dressed with the kitchen cleaned up and will get a rain jacket on and outside for my morning walk. I don't think it will rain until later in the day, but better safe than sorry!
Not much going on here today. Eddie took me to the library and to Kroger yesterday so I am set with books and groceries to last through the week. My plan for the rest of the day is to trim and wash my hair and read.
Jane, I'm glad you are safely home. Take care and know we're all thinking of you. As a widow since 2002, I know how tough that first year was. It's so hard to lose your partner when you've had a long time happy marriage.
I hope Every Buddy looking in is warm and comfortable if your weather is not pleasant. Take care Every Buddy!
Sue
Good first Saturday of 2020. It's 27 here and we had snow yesterday, so it's still with us. I need to get out and fill my bird feeder. Little feathered ones will need some nourishment, I'm sure.
Easy aka Lazy day here. Laundry and reading and watching sports on TV.
Last night Kathy and I had planned to try a new pub here in town, but as I looked for a parking space, I say the big "fun bus" parked in front, so we decided two old ladies would go elsewhere. 🤪
We went to another place and then back to her house for a bit of Bailey's Irish Cream. It tasted good on a cold, snowy night.
My wonderful gas stove is going and I love looking at the fire without having to carry in and cleanup wood ashes and lug wood in.
Jane
Lazy day for me also. Putting together some Broccoli soup. To last 2 days. Trying to get off the meds. Make me sleepy. Such a awful cough still.
I have The Dutch House book to start on. Just give myself a couple of more days of resting.
Seems I get the aame sickness at same time every year. I try to stay away from people In busy places. Doesn't work. Still think the flu shot helps. Some people really sick in town. Specially children .
Now soup done I am feeling a little hungry. That's a good sign.
Started to snow a little but looks like it has blown over. Don't need that.
All have a restful weekend.
We had some lovely sunshine this morning, but it has clouded over, and the temperature has really dropped. We're supposed to get some flurries this afternoon, too. Fortunately, it rarely snows enough to stick. Margaret has been out running errands all day, and I've stayed home - mostly on the computer and proving a comfy bed for Squeaky (the tabby cat). She loves having me here because she knows she can sleep on me. I like being with the cat, but I don't want to have one - just don't want to do the "tending to" that's involved. Margaret's dogs (2) are outside dogs, and just as sweet and loving as the cat.
Jeanne, I hope you get better soon.
And let's hope that all of us stay well this winter. The flu this year seems to be pretty bad.
Hi Gals. I didn't do much this AM, but this afternoon, John and I cleaned out the big linen closet in the master bath. It had all the medicines and toiletries in addition to the towels, etc. It looks so nice now. I had one bag of discards that were outdated and 1 bag of donations. I'm beat now. Going to go read my book. I love my gas fireplace too. Jeanne, I hope you get well soon. Mary, I'm not a cat lover, but my older daughter is. We've been somewhat overcast today, but no wet stuff. Got enough rain yesterday. Sharon
Temperature has been dropping here this afternoon, too. Gloomy now and I'm glad I'm inside. I haven't been out today, except to fill one birdfeeder and get the snow off another one.
I did dig out my knitting bag and I've started a baby cap. I like these because they're quick and easy to do and I can do different stitches for variety. Big, bulky projects are beyond my attention focus these days.
jane
I have finally settle down to do a little reading here and some posting.
I hit the floor running this morning, Shower, feed animals, clean littler boxes, fix breakfast, cook Freckles food for the next week. Take down the tree and get all that put away, find the plastic table cloth and bring the plants back to the living from from the family room. Do a load of laundry, take Freckles for a walk, go to grocery outlet and big lots. fold the laundry, take Freckles for another walk, Fix lunch, sit for a few minutes due to back pain. Another walk this time it is Freckles and Keith. Sitting here with a glass of wine. thinking about what to fix for dinner. I NEED A VACATION!!!!
Marilyn, I need a rest, just reading your post. You DEFINITELY need a vacation!
jane, I'm finishing up a vest for my son-in-law, and then I need to get back to my baby knitting. After all, those two little boys will get here all too soon.
I come to check on you girls every day but not much to say around here. Been a lousy couple months with knee & head problems but better so maybe I can talk without whining. ;)
Mary, I'm curious about your heart surgery, my cardiologist wants to replace the aortic valve replaced nearly 7 years ago but the last echo showed the tricuspid valve worse than aortic only the nurse told me "we don't do the tricuspid and hope by fixing the aortic it will let the tricuspid settle down". Not good enough in my mind, so when I read that your doctors replaced both at the same time my mind opened up. Question is, did they replace through the artery/vein or open chest? My son sent a link to a new aortic valve being tested that lasts much longer than the pig (like he & I have) or mechanical. Wichita seems to be years behind in services so may have to go someplace else if I need to. Daughter lives in St.Louis & offered to have me stay there if I choose (their doctors come highly recommended). Son had his valve replaced because of infection in his body that his doctor didn't clear up for nearly 3 years & it ate his aortic valve away, he was close to death before another doctor sent him to the hospital. Anyway, only 58 so he is looking for longer term than the 6+ years of MY valve replacement. Sorry, girls, this is much too long but thought about e-mail but not sure Mary uses the address I have from many, many years ago. By the way, what "little boys" are you talking about, I've missed something, I think!
Marilyn, do hope you can get enough alone time to re-charge. The job you have is so frustrating and over whelming. I've watched my brother deal with his wife and daughter-in-law dealing with her mother, and so many friends facing the never ending days of coping. Always searching for any new shred of hope for help. Hugs to you.
Wishing all a better 2020, somehow it just sounds more positive to me!
Hi Gals. Shirley, it sounds as if you have some serious problems and your son as well. My prayers are with you.
I skipped church today. I was just too tired and stressed and wanted to rest up for the surgery Tues. I felt bad about it though.
Marilyn, you exhaust me! Your foot must be a lot better.
Jane and Mary, I'm sure the babies like the hats you knit.
About 47 here, but sunny. Not cold in the northern perspectives, but it is to me.
I'm going to pack my bag for the hospital and rehab this afternoon.
And rest. Sharon
Shirley, I had open heart/chest surgery. They replaced the mitral and the aortic valves with bovine tissue ones. The surgeon told me that one of the valves (atrial?) could be replaced through an artery, but not both of them. He said that such a procedure had been developed, but had not been approved yet by the FDA. In any case, I have a foot-long incision down the middle of my chest, but everything seemed to heal very quickly, with very little pain. I had the surgery on a Monday, left the hospital on Friday for our rehab hospital, and was there for another two + weeks (surgery on 9 Sept, home from rehab on 2 Oct). After an initial period of not eating or drinking properly, my daughter took charge. And the decision was made for me to move nearer her. Within a week or so, I felt better, with more strength, than I had in probably 6-8 months. Plus the problems I had with breathing that I thought was due to COPD seems to have stopped completely. I know that no two people ever react the same, but at least in my case, this surgery seems to have gone very well. BTW - my e-mail is maryzelle4 @ gmail.com (without the spaces, of course).
Re access to medical stuff, for a small city, Chattanooga has some great medical facilities, even with Atlanta and Nashville each only two hours away.
Re babies - both of Margaret's boys & wives are pregnant - one in April, one in May, and both are boys. First grands and first great-grands!
Sharon, we'll be waiting for news of how you did with the surgery.
Sherry My foot is better but all that activity yesterday sure was not good once I stopped. My foot is usually painful in the evening once I settle down.
Went to church this morning finally started to wind down/slow down. I have decided that this is the year for me to slow down my life(I will be 80 next month) Not walk as fast do so many things. Yesterday was the straw. I;ve only signed up for 4 visits this month and next month I will only make it to the 3 that I always do. The cancer center twice and one of the independent living facilities. I am running for Vice President of Furry Friends so if I win my assignment will be to get a speaker for each month to cme talk to us at out monthly meeting. (piece of cake).
Marilyn, good luck with your election. Be sure to let us know.
Good morning Every Buddy looking in today! It's a bright sunny day here in Auburn, but pretty chilly. I can hear my furnace running and know my gas bill will be high again this month. Gas is my only option for heat--and the Alabama Power Company has raised the price several times this year. I try to keep the heat lowered and always wear sweaters or sweat shirts with my jeans and other pants. I still have heavy jackets from our 2 lengthy tours in Brunswick, Maine. I am just delighted, though, that I don't have to go out into my driveway and shovel snow every morning!
Monday morning is our trash pick up day. I heard the trucks on my street just a bit ago, but I can see that they haven't reached my house. I'm planning my usual morning walk and hope at least one of the containers will be empty by the time I have walked.
I do want to mention that after Bob died I stayed at the farm several years before I had a good offer for it. We had planned to move up to Auburn when we weren't able to take care of all our vegetable plantings (Bob started planting cabbage in January which I had to help preserve while teaching school--same with tomatoes. I'd get home from school in May and he'd have the tomatoes washed and ready for the canner. Never mind that I had to be compiling grades, end of year tasks, etc.!) I learned to multi-task rather quickly!
Marilyn, I'm glad to see that you are running for VP of Furry Friends and your chores will be lighter. I think you'll be relieved to stay on the sidelines somewhat and can rest a bit more each day. I also hope Keith will be easier to deal with. I've been praying for some relief there for you. Keep us posted.
Mary, Thanks for the great news about your heart valve surgery. I'm glad your daughter is nearby and available when you need help. I hope you are feeling more like yourself and will continue to improve. Keep us posted and take care of yourself!
Not much else to report. It is pretty chilly here this morning and I'm ready to put on one of my heavier jackets (thanks to 2 tours in Brunswick, Maine!) and get outside to bring my trash cans up in the driveway and to take my morning walk.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Mary, I've been reading your post over & over, so impressed with your doctors & care. I also had open heart & also left with a leg split from knee to ankle where they took a vein to use for by-passes. I've talked to people that had by-passes in OK & AZ that just had a little hole at top & bottom of leg to slip that vein out. I do not have a lot of confidence in these (all of them) doctors. I did fine right after the surgery with no meds, but when A-fib rocked the body I okayed a med that turned out to be the cause of delay for getting out of hospital & later. Once that was out of my system I did okay except no re-hab because my husband was in very bad shape & his worst nightmare was having to go into a care facility. We do what we must, right? One of the problems I have with allowing the new through the vein/artery install of aortic valve was I felt NO different or better after the other procedure or even after the stents this spring. Thanks for your input.... still battling the knee and head problems and since I am probably a doctor's worst patient (I try to be nice) I kind of do my own research and make my own decisions. I am extremely short winded, concerns my kids & they want me to fix it!
Wishing each of you a better year, health and family, this is a great support group, no matter what the issues! Thanks for allowing me to hang in here with you. Shirley
Shirley, we're glad to have you here. Whatever the ailm ent, if one of us can help someone else, that's the point. And we enjoy a little chatting too :D I hope Mary's experiences help you too. As to being a bad patient, we all have to be our own advocates and research things being done. You can't just take the Dr's word.
The Geek Squad came this AM and after working 2 hours on transferring data, my new HP froze up and said it couldn't find the hard drive. Now I have to send it back, wait for a new one, and for the Geek to come again while I'm in Rehab, so I'll be out of touch except for FB for those of you on it.
I am also packed and just have to do the special showering etc tonight and tomorrow. Surgery at noon but have to be there at 10:00.
Mary, that was quite a procedure that you had. More than I knew. You must have good doctors there in Chattanooga. I'm so glad you're feeling so much better and will soon be able to move into your own space, but near your daughter.
I just had a phone call from my sil and niece wishing me well tomorrow. So nice. I've run out of memory, so Hi to Sue and Jane and Marilyn, I'm so glad you've decided to slow down a little (or a lot) and I hope you win your election. Love to you all till I get my new computer back. Sharon
Sharon, thanks for your kind words and best wishes for your surgery and quick recovery. So sorry the computer froze up, we've had those ones with missing parts, have to wonder where their "quality control" is. I don't do Facebook so hope someone will pass the news from you in here.
Marilyn, I keep meaning to ask you how old is Freckles now? You've had him ever since we first met long ago.... Do you have anyone that can take care of house, Keith & Freckles so you can get away even if for a day & night. When I used to go to Colorado camping alone I would always note it took 3 days before my nerves & muscles relaxed and quit being "ready to jump". Cas was a type A personality & didn't know what it was to do nothing, problem with that was I was the extra pair of hands in all his projects and still had routine jobs to take care of. Good years but nothing ever stays the same long and this is just another phase of life, as my mother used to say.
Sue, was smiling at your mention of gardens & early planting. We did the same on the acre of land we built on years ago. I would start seeds inside in January & would put tomato plants out with gallon milk just over until they got too big. One year we picked ripe tomatos early May, those Early Girls really did ripen early, but not as tasty as the Burpee Big Boys! I was not a canner, tried once & ended emptying the jars back into the garden to till over. I was sure I'd poison everyone!
I finely got to go out today and do a little shopping. fill up car etc.Was about 40 deg. but sun was out. I don't know what it was I got. Sure wore me out.I had tried being so careful around people with the flu being so bad in town. Wash hands every hour it seemed. Had taken the flu shot back in Nov. I bet I wquld have been a lot worse had I not taken that. Will try cutting down on the Cough Med. and try sleeping in bed tonight.
I have a Dr. Appt. Wed. to see how the BP med is doing. With taking all the Med. I bet is shows high.
Every thing I touch is breaking. Had to step on stool in bathroom to pull down a plant. Broke the toilet lid. My Pad will not turn on. I think maybe it needs a need cord on the charger. Hope that is all it is. It is getting old but but like to keep it with all the books on it and maybe buy a new one soon..
Then I go into the file drawer on the Desktop computer cabinet. The whole bottom of the cabinet came off. Will not be able to be fixed. I have had it a long time. Almost afraid to touch anything else today. Think I am jinxed. What a start to a new year. Bound to get better.
I am just not going to turn on the News on TV for the next few days. Think that is part of problems right now. They never give any good news.
Just going to read a book for the rest of the night. Can't break anything doing that . Leave the mess sitting on the floor until tomorrow. Need to find a new filing cabinet
Shirley I have only had Freckles for 5 years she is 11 years old now. You must be thinking about my other 2 dogs. I take Freckles every place I go except inside church, she waits in the car. She goes on vacations with me etc. She is my Service Dog as well as a Therapy dog with a Therapy dog group locally. We visit medical facilities , care places and Independent living facilities. We also go to the schools in the spring to teach k_2 about the Responsibility of pet ownership and Safety.
I got 20 robo calls yesterday from different numbers with the same message, then in the evening it was the same message except for someone talking to me. I blocked all the numbers and then it would come from a different number. When it was a person, I answered the call " You have reached the Coos bay police department please stay on the line". they hung up.
Good move, Marilyn. I have quit answering my phone with numbers I don't recognize. I've learned that they are usually people wanting donations or trying to learn personal information. My phone calls which I answer are usually from my church/bridge friends whose numbers I recognize.
It's another chilly and windy day here in Auburn. I need to get dressed and outside for my daily walk. I don't have much planned for today except reading and doing some laundry. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and has a good day planned.
Sue
Hi Buddies...been a busy day for me...had to get driving license renewed...80 mile round trip...I missed walking yesterday and today...hopefully can get back on tract...my niece that I had asked prayers for passed away last week...so sad..she was 56 years...and had fought cancer 15 years...we know she's with Jesus now....fought hard battle...hope everyone is doing well....our weather has been nice...cold at night but up to 70 in day.....Darlene
Darlene, I am so sorry to read this. Condolences to you and your family.
Marilyn, I know I forget names of people but rarely forget a pet's name... I am stunned that I thought Freckles must be very old, it's a name that's been with me since childhood book "Freckles & His Friends". What were your other dogs names? I thought you had two early on, when we first met.
So sorry about your niece, Darlene. Such a horrible, lengthy battle, can't help but think "not fair" to lose when they have fought so hard. Peace to all that loved her.
JeanneP, you really have had a bad start to the new year! Hope all is better tomorrow!
Any news from Sharon?
Shirley I did have two dogs, Happy the Border collie Husky mix and Bebe the Staffy mix. They passed away at 16 and 15. 1 year apart. Bebe 4 years ago and Happy 5 years ago.
Darlene so sorry to hear about your niece's passing. My condolences and prayers for your family.
Darlene, I'm so sorry about your niece. That's tough at any time, but particularly with a relatively young woman.
There hasn't been any news about Sharon on Facebook yet. I'll post when I hear something.
It looks like they're going to start moving some of my things tomorrow night - at least a bed, chest of drawers, my recliner, and a TV. It's supposed to start raining on Friday with two hard days of rain, so we're glad to get this done before then.
Good morning, Mary and Everyone looking in. I'm hoping that all goes well with Sharon and will be looking forward to your post. I am praying for good results from her surgery. Good luck with your move and I hope the rain holds out so that all goes well. Keep us posted.
Darlene, I am so sorry about your niece's passing. It is so sad when someone so young has cancer and cannot overcome it. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
I need to shower and dress as I will be playing bridge about noon. We will be playing at Terri's house and I've had a phone call from a member who lives near me who will pick me up. Thank goodness for my friends! If anyone has information about Sharon's surgery please let us know.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Chilly 8 degree morning here.
I hope Sharon can post soon.
Darlene....so sorry to hear of niece's passing. She had a long struggle.
Mary...happy moving.
Hi to Marilyn, Jeanne, Shirley
Had rheumatology appt yesterday...she suggests 1000 mg of tylenol morning and night. I'll see how that goes. Last night's and this morning's haven't helped any. Maybe it need to build up??
Off for bridge in 15 minutes.
Stay healthy, Gals. Lots of colds and flu around here. :-[
Jane. Once start taking a BP med. It is hard to find anything one can take.Takes longer to get rid of even a cold. Now Tylenol does nothing for me. Use to be when could take just one Advil it worked great. Hope that works for you. Many people take Tylenol.
I finely feeling better. Took 8 days.
Jeanne...I'm having good results with the metropolol or however it's spelled. My BP at rheumatologist's was 140/66 so I can live with that. I'm not seeing amazing results from the tylenol, but I'll try it a few more days.
No bridge today or for the next few weeks. We only have 4 gals still here...others in the south...and one has had 4 small strokes and a concussion when she fell over the holiday. She was hospitalized here and then transferred to Cedar Rapids, but is home now with home health care and PT and OT. She sounded pretty good on the phone...no slurring, etc., but it'll be a while, I'm sure, until she's back.
It's way too cold for me...such a "fragile flower"...hahahaha :2funny: :2funny: to be out and about. One guy in the parking lot at WalMart made me laugh when he passed as I was putting groceries in the back of my car and said..."At least we don't have any mosquitoes!" So right!! :2funny:
I'm catching up on my checkbook bookkeeping and reading and knitting.
Take care, Dear Buddies, and stay healthy and safe,
Jane
Sharon posted on Facebook.
I came thru surgery well with less pain than last. Go to rehab Friday. Just got my phone here.
Thanks, Mary! How great she has less pain!
Jane
Jane. I went for my BP check today and the Metropol not working for me. It was to high. 160/68. He ran a EKG. Changed the prescription again. I think He is trying Bata Blockers. I am dumb when it comes to understanding. I have been taking all that OTC for the Flu type problem this last 2 weeks. That could be little of the problem. Will quit that and now see that happens. Go back in month. It is the only prescription ever taken .
MaryZ. Are you getting to move this coming weekend?
Jeanne what BP med did they change you to?...Glad Sharon pain is minimal..Jane ..do you do puzzles or just read ?
We got the big stuff moved in tonight (bed, recliner, chests of drawers). My older granddaughter and spouse are coming tomorrow for two nights, so I'll probably sleep here then, but maybe get some other stuff moved in. Then I'll plan to move myself in on Saturday evening.
Jane and Jeanne I also take the Metoprolol or however it is spelled. I take 25mg twice and Keith takes 50 twice a day. We both also take Amlodopine once a day me 5 mg him 10. I am also on Eliquis since I have A-Fib. So all I am supposed to take is Tylenol however sometimes I take 11 Aleve for any pain.
I am going to meet up with 3 other women from church today at one of the coffee shops fan an afternoon gab session, then go to the Chiropractor at 2 pm. We meet every Thursday at noon.
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's another chilly morning here in Auburn. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but that's as far as I've gotten this morning. I am dressed for walking outside and plan to get out there as soon as I can.
Marilyn, good for you for meeting with your church friends for coffee and the gab fest! It's nice to have female friends to chat with. Good luck at the chiropractor this afternoon.
Mary, it sounds as if you and your girls are well organized for your move. Take it as easy as you can and have a good move.
Hi Darlene. In answer to your question to Jane, I sit down and read most of the afternoon. My young friend, Eddie, takes me to the library and to Kroger every Friday and I usually check out 5 or 6 books each week. I have a cleaning lady come every 2 weeks and she damp mops all my hardwood floors, changes my sheets, and tidies everything, so I'm satisfied with that.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn, sounds like you have a good day coming.
Since my heart surgery, I've been taking metropolol, too - don't remember the dosage now, but will check later. Since the surgery and pacemaker, I've had aFib, too. I'm taking warfarin and will, I guess, at least until I see the regular cardiologist in a couple of weeks. I saw the NP at the surgeon's office today, and she says I am doing great - and they have dismissed me. YEA!!
Granddaughter Alison and spouse, Joe, are coming to visit. They flew into Nashville this morning and are on their way here - staying until sometime Saturday. I haven't seen them in over a year, so it'll be great to get those hugs. They no longer have their foster kids, who went back to their mother right before Xmas.
We due to get several inches of rain before the end of the weekend, so we'll see what gets done with the move.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
We are under a winter storm warning until late Sat. Night. Ice, and snow and wind. Sounds lovely 🤪
We're eating locally tonight, given the storm warnings.
Darlene...I read ebooks on my IPad and do some online puzzles...mostly "hidden object" type stuff.
I did a run to the grocery store...along with lots of other people ...as always when a storm is predicted.
Jane
The new BP. Med is now called verapamil HER ER never heard of it. Take for 30 days.it was higher than the last 3 I have tried. They were only about $12 these are 54 maybe these generic just don't work for me my body must want the Benicar that I was great using . It sold at $197 a month. Then went to generic for $97 but then off the market. I have been messing now for over a year.
We are expecting really ad weather starting tonight
Best buys got my old
iPad back on again today. It is just getting to old. I also did find a new toilet seat to match the one I broke. Had to match wood floors .Now to see if I can get it installed.
Snow started here about 3:45
and continues...the little icy flakes that pile up quickly. The wind is gusty, too, so a good night to be inside.
It's to taper off tomorrow mornin*, and then start again in the late afternoon.
❄️ Jane
A pretty white Saturday morning here...and a lull between storm 1 and 2. It's going to be a "comfy clothes" day inside for me...reading, watching football, etc. I have also managed to get a cold...first one in over a year...
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's dark and dreary here this morning and tornados have been predicted. I'm planning on a long day inside with reading and probably sitting in my sheltered hallway if the storms hit here this afternoon. I'm going to shower soon, wash my hair, and pray that the storm doesn't damage my roof!
I just finished reading the morning paper and see that the men's basketball game has been rescheduled for 11:00 a.m. rather that the late afternoon time already set. I hope everyone attending will be able to get home from the game without problems.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy and stay warm!
Sue
The storm line looks like it is going to go through here about noon (now 8:45 as I write). Alison & Joe are still here, leaving about suppertime. We got me pretty much moved into the apartment yesterday, and the plan is for me to start sleeping there tonight. jane, y'all got snow, but it looks like we're going to get high winds and possible tornadoes. There's a dark red line on the radar lining up southwest-to-northeast that doesn't look good. We're staying here at the house until late afternoon.
Good morning Buddies...I stayed in bed till 8 this morning...supposed to warm up to near 60...and down to 35 tonight....no rain...we need it ..so dry...so after I drink my 2nd cup of coffee..will go walk..thanks everyone for condolences on my niece passing...she fought it hard....but at the end was so tired..her faith was strong...Mary hope you enjoy your new home..Jane sorry you have a cold....rest and fluids help..Jeanne hope the New BP med works for you ..Hi to Sharon..Shirley..Sue..Marlyin..and others looking in...Have a great weekend
Mary and Sue...so glad you're both alert to weather. Stay safe!
Darlene...enjoy that warm weather. My sister in Ohio has 62 this morning. Goofy weather!
Jane
Good Morning every Buddy. Very windy here on the Oregon Coast. I need to get out to Safeway to pick up some of our meds and to grocery Outlet to get a few thing. I will do the Walmart shopping later in the week. Not much else new. We may be going to Washington Vancouver area to visit Keith sons and grands the end of February. The oldest just bought a new house (the Dr.) With a m other in law apartment on the ground floor for the wifes other. We would have to stay in a room upstair. Oh my hard on me. I would have to go downstairs to take freckles outside then back up stairs. My feet still hurt but I manage to walk everyday regardless. Oh well Keith needs to see his family. I will just have to deal with that.
Our Sharon posted she's now at the rehab place and therapy starts tomorrow.
Jane
Greetings from the new place - first night. Still a little stuff to do, but mostly taken care of.
Hooray for Sharon! Thanks, jane.
Happy New House Warming, Mary!
Snow to come again this afternoon/evening, "they" say.
I've watched an episode of the old NorthernExposure dvd Patricia found for me on my new portable DVD player and figured out how to get Netflix up and working on my tv...watched 2 episodes of the Virgin River series ...and even got it off and my cable back on tv for football at 2:00. And that's about ALL I've done today. Sneezing like a fool...and head may explode...so just doing the rest and fluids thing.
Jane
Good news on sharan getting that over with. Hope not long in rehab.
MaryZ. Sounds like it was a easy move. Did you sleep well in new place? Did you stop driving and sell your car?
Jane. Now is yours a head cold? Just keep drinking fluids. I feeling better but still sleeping a lot and coughing. Stopped taking meds. Hope now BP comes down. It is so dreary here. Got snow last night after lots rain but not to heavy. A little sunshine is what we need. Many places getting worse things. Month is going by fast so will live with it. Hoping for early spring.
Got high pad working again. I have got to go see about my xfinity acct. they have gone crazy.it went up &10 in Dec. And now gone up another $20 on Jan. Bill. I have to try another way.than cable. I hardly use the Internet now. No one uses E mailing and the TVs stations have nothing worth watching. It's just that need WiFi connection. Lots saying the are going into this streaming more and more I just don't know how it works but going to find out once feeling better. Shop around. I have had the Comcast system for 26 years. So much has changed with them. Most what I don't need. All to technical .not much fun in it. Phones really gone mad. I was happy with the old ways of contacting. Not this texting. I must be getting old.
Don't know if I will get out of pjs today.
Good early afternoon, Buddies. I've been to Sunday School and Church. When I came home I changed into comfy clothes (jeans, sweatshirt, etc.) fixed and ate lunch, unloaded my dishwasher and put those things away, and put my lunch dishes into the dishwasher. Now I'm ready to find one of the books I checked out of the library on Friday so that I'll have something to read today.
We lucked out yesterday on the weather. It wasn't as severe as had been reported the past 2 days, so no problems here. I didn't have to go sit in the Hallway and pray that my roof wouldn't blow off! It is windy here today, but not overly chilly, so I'll be able to walk outside if my headache subsides. Sometimes the weather triggers headaches for me! Yuck!
I'm off to take an aspirin and hope it does the trick quickly! Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Sue, hope your headache clears quickly.
Jeanne, you've been battling that cold for a long time. I hope you get over it soon. I've stopped driving, but still own the car. My grandson and his wife are driving it. All their other vehicles are trucks and use lots of gasoline, so my 2006 Altima is much more economical for them to drive. It's definitely a "little old lady" car, but very reliable. It'll be easier for them, too, when their baby comes in May.
I slept fairly well last night, for being in a new place. And have been to breakfast and lunch.
Lots of folks introduced themselves to me, so a very friendly place. I hope I can remember at least some of the names. I think I said, it's really small - only about 40 residents.
It's been quite warm here - in the mid-to-high 60s, and is supposed to be 70 on Wednesday, before it cools back down. Crazy!
Good morning, Every Buddy! It's already 10:00 a.m. here and all I've managed to do is get the trash can emptied and back up in the driveway. One can is still down at the curb, but I heard the truck stop at the end of my driveway, so I think I can go out and bring it up, too.
It's a dreary day here and looks as if we'll have rain most of the morning. Tim called me late yesterday afternoon to tell me he had a business appointment, but hopes to get here some time this morning to check some of my paper work--or perhaps not get here until tomorrow.
Not much else to report today. I am reading a Jo Jo Moyes novel which takes place in Kentucky in the late 20's. It's pretty interesting and since it's still raining outside, I'll probably spend most of the day reading. I do need to put a load of wash in and get it cleaned and then into the dryer.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
My second son Ron, passed away early this morning, He committed suicide. My daughter will be going to Ohio to take care of matters, have him cremated and bring him back to Stockton where we will have a memorial.
Oh, Marilyn, my sincere sympathy. Of all illnesses I do think that is the worst, no fever to tell how ill they are or what pain they are in. My hugs to you and everyone that loved him.
Marlyin..so sorry to hear of your lost...prayers and hugs to you Darlene
Good heavens, Marilyn! What a blow to you and the rest of your family. I'm so sorry. You have truly been having a terrible series of events this year. Lots of hugs!
As Mary said, you've had so many sad events lately. Hugs to you from me, too.
Jane
Jeanne...yes, a head cold, and feeling much better today. Got out to the grocery store and did my laundry and some light ...very light...housework :D
Sue and Mary...glad you had no damage from storms. Lots on TV here about them.
Sharon...hope your therapy is going great.
I'm going to be watching football...LSU vs Clemson tonight. It should be a good game.
Jane
What I didn't tell you is that he shot himslef in the head, There will be an autopsy. He had a suicide attempt two days before Christmas. I am not ok.
Marilyn, of course, you're not okay. My heart aches for you.
Marilyn - I read this morning about your son, and I want you to know that I'm thinking about you. I know you're a state of shock. Prayers for you and your family, and may your son rest in peace.
Marilyn...any suicide death is such a shock to the system of his loved ones. Of course, you're not ok. After the death of any loved one, regardless of the nature of the death, nobody is. Take the time you need and perhaps see if there's a grief counselor around who could help you.
I'm trying out a new recipe this morning, but think it may end up in the garbage...it's a combo of hamburger, onion, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper and chopped cabbage. Sort of "unrolled" cabbage rolls.
Hmmm...it's in the slow cooker now "mellowing together"...and we'll see. It may be take out time tonight. :2funny:
jane
Jane
That type of quick recipe May r be a little bland. I like crock pots for lots of things but preference doing quick things like that in skillet. The tomatoes are watery and then cabbage adds lots of water
.now casserol I like from crock pot . Things with rice in good. I love rice pudding made the Brit Way and found my little crock pot great for that. I have 3 sizes .use the little one most.
You will learn lots of good meals to cook for one. I always make for At least 2 either freezing one or llunch
next day. I am not big on fast food or eating out .i have one favourite place here for at least 30 years. Maybe it was here in your days. the Rib Eye SteAk house.
Now when working and lot of single friends we ate out every night for at least 30 years. Then retiree and changed a few things. Always liked cooking so went back to it. Life sort of changes after retiring..
Jeanne...it is kind of bland, although I used roasted tomatoes with garlic and added more garlic, and it had onion, too, which I forgot to mention. I think the slow cooker let it simmer easier...the recipe was huge and in a skillet would have made a mess, I think. I have six servings in the freezer now. I'm not a "foodie" who enjoys food or cooking it. I wish I did.
It sounds like another storm coming in this weekend and more rain in the South.
Jane
Freezing drizzle here making roads icy and snow coming in. Sounds like another inside day for me. :-\
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's chilly, but no rain here this morning. I've had breakfast, read the paper, and just putzed around. I need to get dressed and get my card tables out for tomorrow's bridge club is meeting here tomorrow. I am hoping to bake a pie to serve for the bridge club. I have pecans and a frozen pie crust in my freezer.
Yesterday Tim came by to pick me up to meet Kris and her mom Arden for lunch at Red Lobster Restaurant. We had a nice visit and I was glad to see Kris and her mom. They've been visiting family in Ohio and it's been a while since I've seen them.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
For those who enjoyed the book "Arthur Trulove"by Elizabeth Berg. Try to find her new one"the confession Club. I just finished it. Hard to put down .read most of it today and hated it to end. Some of the people from Trulove appear in it. I just hope she writes more using same town and people.such a good writer.
Getting harder now to find good writers. So many seem to be passing.
It was quiet in here yesterday - nobody posting. It was busy for me. A lady comes here and gives the residents free manicures - minimal, really just some filing/shaping/regular polish - but it was great to get that done. And she just charges a hug. Later I got a badly needed haircut. A gal comes here - there's a small "salon" - and does cuts, perms, shampoos, coloring, etc., for a minimal cost (only $10) for me. And that was great.
Margaret came by later in the afternoon and hooked up the expanded cable/wifi equipment. I had ordered it on Monday, and the parts (2 good-sized boxes) were delivered Tuesday. There are both basic cable and wifi through the building. But the wifi is "public" and I wouldn't have wanted to do any banking or other business on it, so that was important. And I've gotten spoiled with DVR, pausing, etc., so I wanted that. Anyhow, it's done now.
I hope all the Buddies are doing well. Marilyn, you are especially in my thoughts these days.
Good morning, Mary and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but need to get into the shower for a shampoo and bath. I have bridge club coming here at 12:30. I made a pecan pie for dessert and hope it is edible. I need to call my neighbor Libba in hopes she can come over to play as a sub. One of our members has the flu and will be staying at home.
I hope Every Buddy will have a good day today. I'll be back tomorrow!
Sue
MaryZ
That sounds great. Getting hair,nails etc right there. Saves time and travel. Hope you happy with hair cut. You have it short anyway.
I wish I could get someone like your daughter to come and do some changes on my tech stuff. I need to go over service that I. Have had 20 years with Comcast. I am paying way to much now what with them and my phones. Internet. Tv. And not getting anything worth watching. Hardly on computer now. Tv nothing worth watching. I don't follow sports. Their cost really went up again..they don't have the service centre near me now.
I would be happy just with my IPad and one mobile phone. Thing is have to be on WiFi which ties into my Comcast. Lots of taxes have risen in Illinois in 2020. No wonder many leaving state. If I was younger I would be doing lots of changes.
-4 this morning but up to 12 now. Storm warnings out for tomorrow and Saturday. Niece at Mayo today and tomorrow for appts with neurologist (today) and neurosurgeon (tomorrow morning) and then they'll make a dash for home in N. Wisc. Same storm hitting MN and WI. It was -12 there this morning.
I went out to grocery for food to have for the storm. I also filled car with gas. The station was busier than the grocery store!
Jane
Our Sharon posted that yesterday was a bad day for her, and she was hoping today would be better. She's hoping to maybe be home by Tuesday, but she knows she has a lot of therapy left to get her new knee working as it needs to.
Strange day yesterday. I began to hear an alarm type sound, but couldn't identify the source. By the time I got to the front of the house, it'd stopped. It started again later and by the time I went to bed, it'd wake me up every 20 minutes! It wasn't the smoke alarms, nor the carbon monoxide alarm, nor the security system. Finally at 2 o'clock am, I turned the switch off for the chair life...and no more alarms. So...after 2 before I got to sleep.
Our news is full of the winter storm warning....schools out early, events canceled, etc. and the snow is coming down. Unfortunately, 4 fire trucks went screaming past my house headed north a bit ago.
Stay safe, Buddies!
Jane
Hi all...we are finally getting rain here yesterday and today....so no walking.we needed the moisture...but I'm getting cabin fever..Marlyin thinking of you...Sharon hope you are doing better today...Jane that has happened to me..one time left my toothbrush on...battery..like to never figured out what it was....Mary..Howard you liking ur new apartment...Sue..are you getting to walk ..or do you have bad weather..Hi to Jeanne and all other buddies
Hello Every Buddy. I am not OK I am living every mother's worst nightmare. The sorrow comes in waves, like this morning driving to the gym. By the time I got there it was obvious I had been crying. I am going to do grief counseling I have the times and dates of some at hospice and I have contact num bers for a coupke of pastor's who do one o one counseling. I am really hurting.
Jane
Looks like you got a lot of snow
We get it tonight.i went and got all I need so can stay home. I could go a year if it wasn't for bread and milk .love grocery shopping though.. Filled up my car also.
Only thing I forgot. Library. Have lots on iPad though.a show I watch starting . Back later.
Darlene, glad you're getting some rain. I know how Texas needs rain.
The apartment is working very well. It's quite small, but hopefully a 1-bedroom will available before too long. The people, residents and staff, are all very welcoming and friendly.
It turned much colder here last night - not like jane's, fortunately, but cold enough. I just hope we'll have some sunshine tomorrow.
We went to Nashville this afternoon to meet up with John's grand-nephew and his fiancee. They were there on business and didn't have much time. We went to lunch and then a coffee shop to just talk until time to take them to the airport for their flight out. Nice young folks and a nice afternoon.
Hugs to all the Buddies - especially Marilyn.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I have had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and of course dressed for walking, but haven't made it outside yet. Next Friday Tim will take me to see my GP at 9:00 a.m. and Eddie will come by at 10:00 to take me to the library and to Kroger. Yesterday Eddie and I went to lunch at a nearby restaurant and then to Kroger and the library.
Not much else going on here today except the usual walk and reading in my den. It's much cooler here today and I will wear a heavier jacket and hat plus gloves.
Marilyn, I am so sorry for your loss and am keeping you in my prayers. May you receive comfort from your family and friends. God bless you and your family.
Take care, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn...grief counseling is probably a good idea for you.
Darlene...glad you're getting moisture.
Mary...hurrah on the apt working and hope for a one bedroom open soon.
Sue...enjoy your walk.
Sharon....hope therapy is going better.
Jeanne...oh, yes, we have snow...with ice glazed on top of it. The wind has really picked up, but the ice glaze is stopping blowing snow. However, the temps are dropping like a rock in a well. 31 at 10 am and now at 12 and headed lower tonight.
My neighbor helped his daughter with the snow removal, so walks are clear and so is driveway, but I'm not going anywhere. Even walk-in clinic is closed.
Jane
No way of me getting out this weekend . I am still coughing so need to stay home. Wind terrible and Icey rain. Still other areas getting it worse
Jane .glad you have someone to handle snow removable. My yard man unable now to do any work.
I still have things needing repairs inside but haven't found new handyman. Just forgetting it until things clear up. I will then go to such as Home Depot and see if any small contractors have their cards on file.
Mary. Now Texas daughter still not good but is able to walk a little with walker and has someone coming out twice a week if not more to work with her. She regrets now having them do this operation. Lost faith in the doctor. Soon as able will see if she can get with another one. Check everything out.
When I first came to town I lined up dr. I would be using and for over 25 years was lucky. All were great. Now we have these 2 big med. centres one 190 dr. And other 172. Of all of mine only eye and ENT dr. I still have. It is now run like social system inUK but not as good. We have only 3 dr left now in private practice . We had at least 50 when I came to CU. worlds a changing.
Brrrr! It's a very chilly Sunday morning here...3 degrees and a bit of snow. Good day to stay inside (again!) and at least some football on today.
I've also got a good book...Sue might enjoy...we share a lot of like for similar authors...Robyn Carr's Country Guesthouse.
I'm also loving her Virgin River series on Netflix. Perfect for these cold, winter days.
I heard from a friend from Texas who's at our old condo complex. They've changed a lot...including reservations...and apparently raised the rates a whopping lot. Up to $5,000 a month...for winter people. Incredible. That'll be double what many paid. I suspect they'll lose a lot of long term rentals...i.e., the 3 and 4 month type ...which I can't believe will make the owners happy. OH, well, not my worry anymore. I know those rates are common for FL and AZ, but have not been for S. Tx.
jane
Jane.
I can't believe anyone would pay $5000 a months to stay in Padro island.i would rather be like
Barbados for half that. That would be my pick. Fact if health keeps up o.k I may think that next winter.i like islands.
I would like to go library today as I am out of books but just went to get my paper and my car abig ice ball. Only 13 today so I would have to scrape it.
Just sneezing away this morning. Not run my sweeper for awhile or dusted. Bet that the problem.
I need cleaners in for a few hours but not ready yet..
I need to make some soup today. Only greens left are spinach . I could try using that with cheese. May work like my broccoli one .will try it.i have some mashed potatoes fro yesterday. Will thickish with that.
Going to try phoning home. To UK today.
Good afternoon, Every Buddy. I attended SS and church this morning. Olyne came by to pick me up. We had our new young minister preach this morning. She gave a decent sermon, but I think needs some practice. She's an attractive young woman and will do most of her work with the college students who attend our church, but will also preach when needed. Right now I think time will tell us if she's really the one we need.
However, I'm not on any of the church boards and I don't think my opinion will count with them. And I was upset last week when one of the board members called and told me that I need to raise my pledge--which I'm not about to do! It's quite possible that I may have to move to an assisted living facility again--and that's not something I want to do!
It's a lovely sunshiny, but chilly day here. I have had lunch and cleaned up the kitchen and if there is not a lot of wind later this afternoon, I will get outside for a nice walk.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Marilyn, I hope you and Keith are doing well today. Keep us posted!
Sue
jane, I have to agree with Jeanne - that's an exorbitant price on the Padre Island place. I'm not sure of the exact amount I'll pay here, but I don't think it's more than that - although probably close. And that includes all meals, cleaning, basic cable/internet, laundry, etc. Oh, well, it's a vacation place, and that's how it goes.
It was brrrr cold here - not by your standards, "only" 28, but at least the sun is shining and we don't have snow and ice.
I'm not a football watcher, but the TN Titans are playing this afternoon, and that's about all that's been on the local (Nashville) news for the last week. In this 30+ weather, there are watch parties, in blocked-off streets with Jumbotron TVs, in downtown Nashville this afternoon. I'm sure the area is packed, too. I cannot even imagine how crazy it will be if they win and go to the Super Bowl.
Happy Sunday to all the Buddies!
Good afternoon, Every Buddy. Olyne picked me up this morning for SS and Church (I thank my lucky stars for her friendship!). We had the usual SS lesson from our teacher, Jim, who doesn't always cover all the points and often lets us out early. We have a good curriculum, but he often skips over what I think are the main points--but I am not about to talk to him about it. I was the teacher and when he retired from AU, he told me he'd like to help teach. I was delighted at first because I thought he really meant HELP! but he meant he thought he should be the teacher. Oh, well, at least I don't have to spend several hours reading and preparing the lesson. When he wants to be absent he asks a young woman in our class to take over--and today she was there, but he decided to cut it off without asking her.
Not much else to report. It's a bright sunshiny but very chilly day today. I want to put a load of laundry in and get out for my walk ASAP! Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's M.L. King Day here in Auburn and no trash pick up so I don't have to rush outside and put my trash containers down by the curb. There will be several memorial meetings at Auburn University in King's honor and will probably be well attended.
Tomorrow I have a dental check up and will have to get someone to take me over there. I hope a neighbor will take me over and then come back to get me after my appointment is completed. Not being able to drive now is a big problem!
Not much else going on today. It's very chilly this morning and I'm still sitting here in my P.J.'s. I need to get dressed and get a few things accomplished this morning.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I'll bet it's cold for Auburn, Sue. It was 20* here when I got up, and up to 24* now (10:45am). Very cold for this area, but at least it's not ice and snow. Sorry for jane and Jeanne. I like my indoor space to be about 68 in the winter time, but this room is hard to keep that way. When I turn the heat on, it tends to keep heating, and not cut off where I set the temp. So it'll get up to 72 or 73 very quickly, and then I have to turn it off. Oh, well, it gives me some exercise, getting up and down. ;D
The Titans lost yesterday, so their Super Bowl hopes are gone, but it was a good year for them.
Nothing much going on for me today. I think Home Health is supposed to come by to set up an account. The doc ordered some PT for me - a good thing, I'm sure - and they'll do my INR checks (the blood thinner levels), so I don't have to go to the doctor's office for that.
Happy MLK Day, Buddies!
Has the format on anybody else's S&F page changed?
Nothing looks different for me here, Mary.
Jeanne...I'm told that price range is common on desirable areas of Arizona and Fl. For winter on SPI, it's ridiculous, I think.
Sue...I personally refuse to "pledge" ...those church "board members" don't know my finances or my bills. I give what I can. Anybody who comes telling me what to give will get a very cold shoulder, and what I give now will be stopped. This is 1 of my pet peeves. (There are others, too. 😇 )
I had a heating guy here this morning...seems a pressure valve was stuck on my boiler, so upstairs rooms were cold.
I also went to Fitness Center and walked on the treadmill. It's too cold and slippery to go outside here to walk.
I hope Sharon gets home tomorrow.
Jane
maryz - YES, my format looked completely different. I've been working on it for hours, and been in contact with Oldiesmann. I just downloaded a new browser - Chrome - and it looks a little better, but not the same as before. :P
How do you mean Mary? I have not noticed any. Now I find that when you hit New. Use to be it went right to where you Last left at the end. Now it goes back quite a way and one has to scroll down. I don't like that .
Not even dressing today. So messy out.
I have been on phone hours. Bills coming in for month end all seem to have put cost up . First Comcast , then ATT tel. charged late charges. Then my drug tore changed pill price. Called bank for more checks. Never paid for them 30 years. Free. Now want $25.
I I am not going to pay any of them. Now all got back to me taking charges off. They know when you would be able to replace them. All I have had for so long. I think money is getting to mean more to businesses than keeping customers happy now. It shows when I get unhappy with them. Mystrong British accent comes back strong.
Winter is getting to me this year.in the house to much.
jane, there's a column down the left-hand side that takes up about 1/4 of the space. I've hit the minus sign, but it doesn't go away.
Marilyne, I already use Chrome. Maybe I should just try to reboot.
maryz - You likely already got things straight, with a reboot, but if not, try this.
The way to get rid of that large column to the left, is to go to the top of the page, and look under the coffee pot, at two gray boxes. I clicked on the left side box, and the column went away. If that doesn't work try both sides.
YEA!! It worked. Thanks ever so much, Marilyne! :smitten:
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's another very chilly day here in Auburn. I've been out to pick up my paper and to check on my tubs down on the street. We had no trash pickup yesterday because of the M.L. King birthday celebration.
I have an appointment with my eye doctor at 1:30 this afternoon. A volunteer will pick me up to go to the appointment. My doctor's assistant will clean my teeth and the doctor will come in and chat (he likes my son Tim!) and pronounce me good for another year.
Not much else going on here today. I am going to get out one of my heavier puffy jackets to wear to the dentist's office. It is VERY COLD here in Auburn today!
Sue
Thanks, Marilyn!
Mary...My problem is setting size and color in Reply box. The screen goes to. Blank white. If I use quick reply, it seems ok.
Jeanne...odd about all your charge changes. I do auto pay because I hate late charges or paying interest. It's worked well for me for 15+ years.
I've stopped the print edition of the Cedar Rapids daily paper and gone with the digital edition. $16 a month as opposed to $37 and I don't have the delivery problems we were having with the print edition...and less to recycle.
My heating man is back..66 in my bedroom which is too cold for me in 5 degree outside weather.
Tomorrow and through end of week it's to warm up and snow. 🤓
Sue...good you have lots of jacket options. Your weather changes like ours does. Good luck at dentist. I did that appt in Dec. I like my new young guy. He's not suggesting stuff I find outrageous....like my old guy was...veneers at $1000 a tooth...and 7 for me....clipping the doodad under my tongue so I can stick it out further! I told him I had no need in 78 yrs to touch my nose with my tongue . No thanks! I think Gordy needed another payment on his Arizona house.😜
I hope Sharon gets home today.
Marilyn...did you find a grief counselor to talk to...or your pastor, perhaps?
Better go check on heating guy in basement.
Jane
I'm back!! So nice to use a nice new computer too! My knee is still very painful, but hope that will change Thursday when I see the Dr and get the staples out. So many things to do and no energy to do it. John put away most of my clothes & the suitcase, but some of it he didn't know where they went. He also filled my bird feeder on my window, but the birdies haven't found it again. It was completely empty.I need to go get my medicines organized and then I think I will lay on the couch and watch all the shows I missed. I can prop my leg up better there.
It's about the same as Mary's here, cold but dry. Mary, glad you're in your new dwelling and getting comfortable. Hope the new one opens up soon though.
Marilyn, I agree about the grief counselors. They can't hurt and hopefully will give you some peace. You know you have my thoughts and prayers.
Jane, thanks for postings updates for me. I only had my smart phone, and I have lots of trouble with it, especially with my tremor.Stay inside and keep warm. It sounds like IA really got hit with the snow and ice.
Hi to Darlene, Jeanne, Alpiner and whoever else I've missed. I appreciate the good thoughts from everyone. Sharon
HURRAH....OUR SHARON IS BACK HOME!!! :hb2: :hb2: :balloons:
Sue
Now do you get your teeth cleaned at same dr. Who is checking your eye appt. today.? That's handy.
Jane. Was the cost $37 a month to ave a daily paper delivered. That was high. I still have ours delivered. It was just sold after being owned by same family for about 97 years. Now a large organisation own it. I signed up when I first moved to town. Got the student price $5 a month. Over the years it got to $9 now it is $12 but stil I get student rate.i think it is $27 for regular.
I still enjoy having it delivered .specially on Sunday.. Like the store adds. They are now doing a good job other than had to put a box down beginning driveway as they can no longer get out of car and put on porch.
They supplied the nice box.
Sharon
Glad you are back home. You will improve faster..it is taking time for my daughter after her back operation. Her problem being the nerve pain which is in her feet.
Sun is out. Only going up to 29 deg. But I am going to venture out in it. I need some walking. Will bundle up. Just left with the sniffles.
Hooray! for getting home, Sharon. If nothing else, you have your own "stuff" and can sleep in your own bed.
I changed to the digital Chattanooga paper when I moved to Margaret's. It's a pretty good paper (started by the Ochs family, who then started the New York Times!), but doesn't deliver the print edition in this area. I'd rather have that, too, if for no other reason than to work the puzzles, but can't be. I'm closer to Nashville and get the Nashville TV stations, but the paper is owned by the owners of USA Today, and it's really just a version of that paper. So, digital it is - and that version actually looks just like the print edition, so it's not too different.
Jeanne, I think Sue meant the dentist when she said "eye doctor". Less confusing if you read it that way.
jane, I was supposed to get a dental cleaning in September, but it didn't happen since I was in the hospital. I have an appointment next month for cleaning with the practice Margaret goes to, so it should be okay.
We never got out of the 20s yesterday, but it's a bit warmer today with the sun shining.
I've been talking to a few people but ot in a grief counseling group yet. Still working on the times of the groups. some are at night and I do not drive after dark anymore. Som far I am doing OK keeping busy.
Last night I was feeding the cats and I went to turn, well my body turned and the foot and leg didn't. I yelped in pain and now I am having sciatica symptoms. Sure does hurt. I hope that is all it is.
We stopped the Charlotte Observer as it was $300+ for the year paper copy. I don't like the digital ones. Sure do miss it though.
I got the meds and the clothes taken care of yesterday. I stopped the gabepentin yesterday as I didn't think I needed it, but my foot is hurting today. Will talk to dr. tomorrow.. Home health starts today.
Marilyn, do be careful. You can't afford to hurt or break something now with Keith's situation especially. I do hope you can find a grief counselling group that you like soon.
I'm just going to try to organize some things today and otherwise stay put.
Thanks for the big welcome!! Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's a really chilly morning here in Auburn. I have bridge this afternoon at Olyne's--and Terri will pick me up to go there. My dental appointment went well yesterday, but the tech who cleaned my teeth was pretty severe with her cleaning. My mouth hurt for quite a while when I came home.
I need to get into the shower and dress. I am planning to wear a pair of corduroy pants with long knee socks, a long sleeved shirt, and a sweater on top--plus a heavy jacket for the ride to Olyne's!
Marilyn, I hope you are feeling better and that all is well at your home now. Keep us posted.
Sue
Jeanne...yes, $37 for a month delivered to my porch...well, when new guy remembered. Digital is exact same as printed, minus the ads. I never looked at them anyway, so no loss.
Marilyn...when's the surgery on your other foot? Is the one pretty well healed and without pain, now?
I got out before the snow started to walk at the fitness center and then to grocery for a couple items.
Considerably warmer today...29 or so.
Jane
I have not notice if our News paper charges to go on line. I only use it to read the Obituaries for CU and Danville .It tell more than the paper and shows photo. bet there is a charge to read it all.
They said snow here for last night but not here yet. Hope it skips us.Better go see if my Car O.K. Not started it up for awhile. Going out tomorrow as it is suppose to be sunny and 35.
Now the students are back at the Univ. on Tuesday. Have lots of China ones and many went home for the Spring Break. They are checking those student and other people that just came back from China. All the student told if they feel unwell to come into the Clinics right away.Also they want students to start wearing Masks.
Go to the doctor's today and presumably get my staples out. Hardly slept last night. Up and down all night. Sharon
Jane my left foot is still painful and the arch really hurts at time. I have to make sure I have my arch supports in any shoes that I wear except for my boots. So I have not been back to the dr. about the other foot yet. Too many other things going on in my life right now to even think about another surgery. I will be taking Keith up to Washington to see his kids the end of Feb. and my friend Jo is going with us to do part of the driving. I do n ot like to drive on I-5 freeway too much traffic and too many big trucks.
My husband & I left home on Friday & drove to the bay area to attend our grandson's Eagle Scout Court of Honor . We started the trip home on Monday , stayed one night in a motel & got home on Tuesday . Grandson had earned more than 50 merit badges ! This was quite an accomplishment because he has aspergers .
Sue.....About pledging a contribution at church , in the Bible it says to give as you are prospered . It is your choice ! On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.
Sharon, I hope the trip to the doctor today to get the staples out goes well. Keep us posted. Thoughts and prayers for a good outcome from here in Auburn!
Alpiner, congratulations to your grandson and his 50+ merit badges. Two of my sons stayed in Scouts a long time and one went to the National Jamboree somewhere out west. I was a Cub Scout Den Mother in several states. My husband was a Naval Officer and we moved a lot! The youngest did stay in Scouts quite a while, but eventually when in high school found other things he enjoyed more.
And I agree with you about my contribution to my church. I give as much as I can afford, but I am cautious about my giving--I may need to go to an assisted living facility in a year or two. So far I'm able to stay in my home, do the usual household chores, but do have a cleaning service every 2 weeks which is a big help.
It's very chilly and is raining today. I usually walk in my neighborhood, but will not go out into the rain unless it slows down. I do have boots and rain jackets, but can go if the rain is not too bad.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good Thursday Afternoon, Jeanne, Marilyn, Sharon, Sue, Mary, Alpiner, Darlene, Shirley...Much warmer here in mid America after a night of snowing...but roads are clear. I got out to get the batteries in my car fob changed. So, I'm good for another 5 yrs, maybe. :smitten: I also stopped and had "coffee"...well...chai tea latte...with the "girls" at the coffee shop. Then on to the card store...they have lovely cards for .50 each....so I stock up. And on to the grocery store for a few things. Now home for the afternoon.
More snow to come today and through tomorrow.
jane
Hi Gals. The staples were removed and I slept 6 or so hours last night. Not enough for me, but better than yesterday. My knee still hurts but isn't on fire. An ice pack helps tremendously. The therapist is coming at 11:00. Groan.
Jane, I'm glad I don't have to deal with snow anymore. Be careful. I haven't had my fob batteries replaced since I bought the car in 2011. May have to soon though. I try to buy cards at the Dollar Store. They are cheaper than anywhere else near here.
Sue, church donations are a personal thing. Give what you can and ignore the others. I hope you don't have to go to asst. living soon, but with all the problems you've had, it does sound probable.
Alpiner, you must be very proud of your grandson. Especially with his handicap. One of our SS members' grandsons also had Aspergers and got his Eagle Scout award. OUr son was in scouts in elementary school, but then lost interest. None of our grandsons were Scouts, which is a shame. It is such a good organization. I was a Girl Scout till I was 13 and learned so much from it.
Marilyn, I can understand your reluctance to have another surgery so soon. You do have too much going on right now.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon, glad the staples are out - that always helps. I've got PT coming twice a week, but he's just working to get (and keep) me moving and to gain strength. But I well remember how painful it was after my knee replacement. I always took some pain meds before going.
alpiner, congrats to your grandson. That's quite an achievement!
Marilyn, you are always in my thoughts.
Sue, I know you want to stay in your house, and that's good. But really, assisted living is pretty good, too. Hang in there.
jane and Jeanne, I definitely don't envy you your wintry weather. I've never lived in a really "northern climate", so really have no first-hand experience.
Margaret took me for a mani/pedi yesterday morning. It was great to get the hands and feet tended to. I had had only one real mani/pedi since the end of August, and they were in pretty bad shape.
It was Margaret's first experience, and I think she enjoyed it, too.
Nothing else exciting going on around here.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
I take Keith to my nail girl to get his pedi, he really likes the attention. Last time I also had my mani/pedi while he waited. I get gel nails so they dry pretty fast. She always does his feet first then mine.
II will be going to see my hospice patient today then writing my report.
We I got elected to be the Vice President of our little furry friend organization. Now I have some reading to catch u[ on regarding the position, and work on geting a speaker for our meeting next month.
Congratulations, Marilyn, on your elected office! I'm sure you'll do a great job.
Sharon...hurrah for getting the staples out. That's got to feel better.
Sue...hope all is well in AL.
Darlene...hope you're ok there in TX and avoiding the flu.
Mary...I need to think about a pedi, too. My fingernails are in terrible shape...getting splits and all of that. The cold weather doesn't help, of course. I'm going to file them all down and get some light polish on them.
Jeanne...hope your temps are better. Ours in low 30s now, so roads are clear and parking areas are slushy.
Guess that's all my fascinating and exciting news. :coolsmiley:
jane
Testing
That came through fine, Darlene.
Jane
It want go through when I try to make print bigger...I usually use 4
Start by choosing your bigger font 4 and then write your message
And be sure to put your message between the size tags
Good Saturday ...lazy day for me today! Truly, another lazy day for me, if I'm honest. It's to be cloudy all weekend, but walks and roads are just wet, and above freezing, so that's good.
Hope you're all feeling good...have avoided the flu and colds.
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm still sitting here in my P.J's but plan to get dressed soon so I can bundle up and get outside to walk. Eddie came by to take me to the library and to Kroger yesterday and then after we got home and I put my groceries away, he took me to another of his elderly lady friend's apartment and took us both to a small town about 25 miles away from Auburn. We had lunch there and then went to a nearby store which had lots of unusual items to browse through. I didn't buy anything, but enjoyed the browsing.
It's pretty chilly here today and I will need to dress warmly for my usual morning walk. I still have heavy winter jackets left from our 2 tours in Brunswick, Maine. I'm glad I have them and they are certain warmer than what most folks here in Auburn have.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well today, especially Sharon, and will have a nice sunny day. Take care, Buddies.
Sue
Testing again
If I try to increase size..it goes blank...oh well...thx for your suggestions
Darlene...just do the best you can. We want to hear from you, regardless of whether the size is working for you or not. Are you feeling ok and avoiding the flu?
jane
Just drives me nuts...want let me resize or color......anyway...Yes Jane...so far have avoided the flu...just allegory problems....cedar pollen.....we are having a meal and friendship event at our church tonight...so plan on going with my friend..she is also a widow...I will go to events by my self..but rather go with someone..Sharon hope you are doing better...Jeanne how's your new BP med working..Mary hope you are getting settled in...Marilyn Thx for answering my text...I found Janes email after I sent it....Hi to all...stay healthy..have a good weekend...Probably some of you want be able to read this small print.I will keep trying different things....Darlene
Candy
I use my IPad for on S and F so can just make yours larger for reading yor post. You just spread fingers.
Now I feel good again and not checked how BP doing on this new one he added. Go see him in 2 weeks and see. Tired of trying find best one.
We got snow again last night.not much but so cold. I am in for the day. Make it a lazy one. Good reading and good food. Keeps me happy. I did lot if walking yesterday. Library. Store etc.
Notice that 5 of my favourite tv stations have the politicions
Quiet in here today. Nothing going on with me, either. Hope all you Buddies have a good week coming up.
Finely got the bolts out on the Toilet seat and someone put on the new one. Such that is about it for what i accomplished this weekend. Now need a couple of other small things done and that will be it until spring.Just going to read some good books and relax at home. To much sickness going on in this town.
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's dreary here this morning and looks like rain and/or sleet will be along shortly. So far this morning, I've had breakfast, read the daily paper, and cleaned up the kitchen. I am going to bundle up with my rain jacket on top and get out and around the block shortly. I did put my trash containers down on the street last night, but so far, no trash men in sight.
I hope Every Buddy looking in is OK and will have a nice day.
Sue
Good Monday morning, Buddies! No snow here either last night, but a lot of snow fell off the roof of my garage right onto the driveway...OF COURSE!! :2funny: I may see if it's easy to shovel out of the way...if not, I'll just drive over the dang stuff.
I'm not very motivated this morning, but do have the sheets into the wash and I'll see about going to the Fitness Center nearer afternoon. That's when things really slow down there and I can walk on a treadmill without a wait.
Hard to believe January is about over...though it always seems like the longest month...think the cold and snow the reason why here up north.
Take care Sharon, Sue, Darlene, Mary, Alpiner, Jeanne, Marilyn, Shirley, Bubble and our other Friends.
jane
Not even showered and dressed yet. Woke up at 9AM. Stright through from 11PM again.feels good. It's cold but dry out. Didn't get the snow. Only had less than 1 inch so far. Soon Jan.ends . Sure to get good one in Feb.
Finely spoke for 2 hrs to friend in Canada last night . Let them know about being sick so no cards sent out over holidays. Tried my family in UK .they have forgotten to give me their new mobile number I have done the same thing. So many have taken home lines out that very few have my new one but I still have home line and there it rings. Another robot call. I am beginning to hate all new technology more every day.
Need to get going. Good day all.
Hello Buddies...just checking in...still can't increase font or use color....I had to get another phone today...so have to learn basically how to use it...my old one was 5 years old and not working right...I don't like changes...Is that a sign of getting older?..Goodnight every buddie
Candy. I got a new Smart Phone months ago and it is still sitting here unused. I can't figure the darn thing out. Smarter than me. Just to much press this,do this,so many buttons. I needed it because everyone wants to Text things to you and that is what I need to figure out. Still using my Consumer Cell Flip and home line.Not even fully know how to do the Flip phone. (I hate all phones). Can't bother with Text on it because of the way to use a key board. No body seems to use the Emailing anymore. All family have the apple I phones and do every thing in it. I am sure not go to invest in one of those.. Going to library tomorrow. They say will show simple way to set up the new Smart phone. Maybe then I can get rid of the others as costing to much on Home line.Consumer not much so would just keep in my purse
Think off to bed.....
Gloomy Tuesday afternoon here....again...and snow to come Tomorrow. I did get a load of light clothes into the washer and made a run to WalMart and then the drug store when WalMart was out of Biotene mouth wash. They were out of a lot of stuff today. :coolsmiley:
Sharon posted on FB that she's healing but has a lot of pain.
Hope all our Buddies are doing ok.
Jane
Thanks, Jane. Yes, sitting in a chair really causes my leg to hurt, as does lying down on the couch or bed. Not sleeping well at all and that isn't good. As much pain as I have, I can see why people get hooked on opiates! I only take them at night, but it sure is tempting when it is hurting so much during the day. I did get my meds organized and read some of the Grisham novel, THE PARTNER. I get tired reading though and my leg and knee really bother me.
Congratulations, Marilyn on getting elected. I'm sure you will do a good job. Glad you will have some help driving up to Keith's son's.
I don't envy you girls with sleet and snow!
Mary, good that you're getting therapy. I need to work harder on mine, but it is so painful.
Hi to Candy, Jeanne, Alpiner, and Sue. Jeanne, be careful not to get the flu from the students.
Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but have taken my time with doing that! I am dressed for walking outside and will do that shortly. My house is reasonably clean due to my cleaning ladies coming yesterday. I can usually keep it fairly neat before they get here again in two weeks. I had lunch and played bridge yesterday with my friends at the Retirement home. I had some good cards and some not so good. The lunch was not up to par, though. I don't know if they have had a loss of their chef.
I am not watching the TV about the impeachment hearings. I have my doubts about them as it seems very partisan.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy and stay warm!
Sue
Hi...everyone...Bubbles thank you for your suggestion with my print size...when I go to font or color...It's just a blank page....appreciate your help...it's warm here..so got to walk...Sharon here's hoping your pain level is better...Hi to Mary..Jane Jeanne..Sue and all reading..Darlene
Sharon. I just hope you get less pain soon. My daughter in Texas had her back operation now 6 weeks ago. 5 hrs it took and did 5 places. Then on the day to get out she stood and got a break in her tail bone. so kept her in for another days. She is now home but in so much pain Mostly down her left leg and her feet. Dr. say it is the nerves healing. I am not to crazy at his handling. She isn't either. Now has someone coming to the house 3 day a week working on her. does have her walking a little and had her stop some of her meds. She was on so many and this is what scares me. people can get hooked on some. She says had stopped 2 of them. I wish I lived closer but she is 1300 miles from me. She swears that no matter what she will never have another operation. she had her knees done over a year ago. Had lost 38 lbs on this one. she needed to loose them but not this way.
So you just get feeling better. Not a good year for you last year. i would relax and stay living where you are until back to normal. Then you most probably will think twice about moving to Assistant living. You husband seems to still be doing well. most men do not seem to take to Ass. living when still married.
Darlene, don't worry about the print size. We just want to hear from you.
Jeanne, sorry your daughter is having so much trouble after her surgery. I know back surgery is tough. Sounds like you've gotten a little break from your winter weather. Not too bad here. It's just been gray and gloomy, but temps in the 40s and only a little rain.
Sharon, sorry you're still having a lot of pain. Don't push it - do what you can. It'll eventually lessen.
We're supposed to be getting a couple of days coming in with the temps in the mid60s. I know forsythia and some of the flowering trees will be putting out some blooms. But it'll get really cold again. Fortunately, you can't hurt these plants, and they'll bloom again "for real" when the time is right.
I went with Margaret to the funeral of someone I didn't know - the father-in-law of a dear friend's son. It was about a 45 minute drive, but a lovely day, and it was a chance to visit with my friend, and to support the daughter. Today I worked with the PT guy from Home Health - walking and doing some leg exercises, mostly in the chair. All good stuff for me to do. Later, the HH nurse came by and did a finger stick to check my warfarin (Coumadin) level. It was a bit low, but not too bad. Don't know if the doc will make any changes or not.
Happy Hump Day to jane, Sue, Marilyn, Shirley, Bubble, and anybody else looking in.
Darlene....I got that blank page when putting in size and again for color today.However, if I scroll down and down the page, the posting box shows up again. It does it again for color, etc., and I scroll way down again. It's as if it's taken me to the very, very top of the page..but it's blank. See if scrolling down after you put in tHe size thing gets you back to the posting box. Goofy.
I got to play bridge today....it's been mo this, but we finally got 4 together to play.
All of this talk of the corona virus from China is scary.
Take care, Babes!
Jane
I am still having the problem of when I hit NEW hoping to go to latest posting it puts me way back and I have to keep scrolling down until I get to the last one I have read. Drives me crazy. Any one else having this problem?
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Darlene, you got the size working - yea!! On the color post, you need to type between the brackets around "red]" and "[/color]".
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but still need to shower and get dressed so I can get my morning walk in. It's pretty chilly again this morning but is expected to warm up later in the day.
Jeanne, I hope you can get your posting straightened out. It seems strange that it keeps taking you back to long ago posts. I hope you're not snowed in and freezing up there!
Darlene, I hope you can get your posting size straightened out. Sometimes I think we have a mysterious poster who messes things up (NOT!) but things do seem to get out of whack sometimes!
Not much going on here today. After I shower and dress, I'll walk in my neighborhood and try to figure out what I'll make for my lunch.
I hope Every Buddy looking in has a nice day today.
Sue
Good Morning every Buddy. My housekeeper[ will be here today for 4 hours. We are doing deep clean a little at a time. Even cupboards getting cleaned out etc. I am getting rid of a lot if the stuff that Goodwill last week.
A Service Dog trainer is going to do the Public Access evaluation on freckles so she can be a legal Service Dog I am looking forward to that so there will not be any complains when I take her into different places like restaurants and stores. Service Dogs are allowed every place. No more having to leave her in the car.
Keith i progressing. I can definitely see the changes, almost daily there is something different. I am taking him up to Washington to see his kids the end of Feb. My friend is going to take us in her car. We are taking her dog and Freckles as ell. She will stay in a motel since there are also two dogs and two cats living at Craig's house.
Hi Buddies...just testing again..see if color will work
I see it didn't...hope everyone is having goog day...I walked a mile...wanted to walk another...but was too cold.....
...wow...better get off here
Another gloomy day here...with a kind of drizzle and that's not nice at 25 degrees!
Jeanne...The click on new posts takes me to to the top of the page, too, and not to the exact first new post. I guess that's the new and improved...NOT!...upgrade. I, too, have to scroll down to find the first new post.
Darlene...great you could get out for a walk, even with your cold spell. I just can't walk outside here when it's 25 and some places have ice on their sidewalks. I'm so afraid of a fall.
Sue...you are so faithful in your walking. I wish I enjoyed it.
Mary...good to see you...hope you get to see the sunshine soon, too. I don't know where it's hiding. :coolsmiley:
Sharon...hope your PT is helping.
Marilyn...glad you've got someone in to help you clean and someone to drive you and K to Washington.
Alpiner...hope all is going great in CA for you.
I did get out for a needed haircut. It really grew a lot in these 3 weeks. I then got my BP script at WalMart and some groceries, but, as always, had to go to the other grocery store here in town for things WalMart doesn't carry. I wanted to get some things in for the weekend, since I assume they'll be busy with customers getting ready for Super Bowl parties. I saw one woman go out with a cart with 6 or 8 cases of beer. She must be expecting a LOT of people... :idiot2:
jane
Re being at the top of the page - I have bookmarked a S&F page where I click on something like Show New Replies to my Posts. Usually that takes me to the top of the last page of postings. It may be at the top of a very long page. But on the left-hand size, right above the name of whoever posted the top post on that page, there's a box that says "Go Down". I click on that, and it takes me down to the Quick Reply box (which is where I type my message). Then I only have to scroll up one or two messages to the last ones I haven't read. Check to see if you have that.
Hi Gals. It is 2 AM but I slept so much today, I can't get to sleep. Last night I tossed and turned and hurt so bad, I couldn't sleep and was afraid to take more meds till John said it was okay at 7AM. Then I slept off and on all day. My PT had worked me out pretty hard yesterday. The nurse came today and gave me advise on meds and icing.
John picked up cooked ribs at the grocery today for tonight. Was a nice change. I go to my primary dr. tomorrow for a recheck. Doubt he'll do much.
Jeanne, John wants to go to the independent care because of his eye problems. I think I will be happier there too. Did I mention that I discovered a friend from HH had moved there? Had a lovely chat with her yesterday.
I hope everyone stays in and safe from the corna virus. I'm not going out much, so think I will be safe.
Marilyn, I think you were the one with nerve pain in your foot & leg--ask your dr to prescribe Gabepentin for you. It really helped when I had sciatica, etc last summer.
Jane & Sue, stay in out of the bad weather.
All for now. If I don't post often, it is because of pain. Sharon
Sharon I already take Gabapentin.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, dressed for the library and Kroger shopping. Eddie will be here to pick me up about 9:00 or a bit later. I have hot coffee waiting for him and we'll chat a bit before going to the library and Kroger. If I don't get too many groceries, I may ask if he'd like to go out to lunch at a nearby place we like.
OOps, he just drove up. I'll talk to you later today.
Sue
Afternoon, Babes...
It's been snowing most of the day, but not accumulating much as it's mid 30s. I did get out for a couple errands and picked up some stew meat to make veg beef soup tomorrow.
Darlene..Michael. seems to think that blank page that takes us way up to the top is a Safari issue. I may try another browser on my iPad.
Jane
But I only have the problem on my Desk top so don't use Safari on it.
Sharon. I didn't realize that John have eye problems with his eyes. He seems to do a lot of Bridge Playing. Must wear good glasses.
Hope you having a better day. I emailed my Daughter about the Drug you mentioned regarding her legs and feet pains. She will have to ask her Doctor if a proscription. I don't know how many pills she takes now.
Jeanne..if only happening on your desktop, perhaps try a different browser.
We're supposed to finally see the sun today..it's been awhile since we have.
Happy Oneth of February!
Jane
Good morning, Buddies. It's chilly here this morning and I'm still sitting here in my P.J's. I have cleaned up the kitchen and read the morning paper, but I need to get dressed and outside for my morning walk. I'll pull out a heavier jacket for the walk as it's colder than usual. Nothing like a cold morning in Brunswick, Maine, though!
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning. Stay warm and enjoy your day!
Sue
Hi Gals. I slept fairly well last night. Need to go do my exercises. I've been bad about doing them.
Jeanne, his eyes aren't critical now, but may be soon. He's convinced he's going blind, but I don't think so.
It snowed some in Charlotte yesterday, but mostly rained. John took me to the Dr. He thought everything was fine except some blood things. Took some blood to test again.
It's been around 45 or 50 here most of the day.
Marilyn, I would talk to the Dr. about an alternative. Robaxin is similar. Jeanne, I would definitely suggest it to your daughter.
My knee is killing me. Hi to everyone I haven't mentioned. Sharon
We have had 2 hectic days . There was a leak in the master bathroom sink . Husband Norm tried to replace the faucet . He thought it was installed but then it was leaking again . The water was turned off yesterday afternoon & then again today . Its off now because we are waiting for sealant to dry . I'm not going to church tomorrow morning because I haven't showered since Thursday & I need to shampoo my hair badly . Norm will go because he teaches a Bible class . I hope I can go tomorrow evening . It was 81F here today.... I really need a shower !! Norm had one Friday afternoon , so not as stinky as I must be !
Oh, alpiner! What a pain! I think I'd have been in a motel by now - at least long enough to get a good shower and hair wash. Hope it gets fixed soon.
We actually had enough here to get a bridge game started last night - not for very long, and not great. But definitely there's some potential there.
I won't be watching, but Happy Super Bowl, Buddies. I hope your team wins, whichever one it might be.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've spent the last hour outside in the chilly weather waiting for my usual ride to SS and Church, but Olyne didn't show up and I finally came back inside. Yesterday the men's basketball team played a late afternoon game and I'm guessing that her grandson and his wife went to the game and left Olyne to baby sit. They live in north Alabama.
So I'm going to get out of my church clothes and find something to read. Eddie took me to the library on Friday, so I have several books just waiting for me.
I hope every buddy is feeling well this morning. I have the usual drippy nose, but no other symptoms, so I'm using a lot of Kleenex!
I hope Every Buddy is well and enjoying a quiet, peaceful Sunday.
Sue
Finally the water is turned on & I got a shower & shampoo ! I feel so much better ! I just turned on the dishwasher too !
YEA!!!
HURRAH for water for Alpiner!
Sue...bummer that Olyne didn't let you know she couldn't come...and you had to wait outside in the cold.
Mary...hurrah for a possible 4 for bridge. I'm glad for our four....and I'm the youngest!! :2funny: Two are well into their 80s and the third is 95.
I actually have "stuff" going on for the next three days...need to go to the bank today here in town to redeem EE bonds and tomorrow to one in Dbq to go over finances there and do some shopping at Lowe's, Ulta, and who knows what else I might find in the "city". :2funny:
I'm really enjoying Netflix...Virgin River series based on Robyn Carr's book series. The nephews got it all set up for us while Raymond was sick and I really am enjoying it now that football season is over.
I can't seem to get into watching college basketball this year, so I've been watching hockey. :coolsmiley:
The Iowa Caucus is tonight, and I'm not going...I don't understand how it works and I'm not one to try and convince other people to my point of view. The relief will be the phone calls will stop and, I hope, all the ads.
The game last night was a good one...and I'm happy for the KC coach. The half-time show is being raved about...I, uh...discovered I'm too old to watch pole dancing. :P
Have a good first week of February!
jane
Jane, REALLY? Not up for pole dancing? I had to laugh when I saw your post. I didn't watch any of the play off games, so didn't see it--but what a tacky thing for women to do! I'm imagining the gals who were doing the dancing in very abbreviated clothing! Yuck!
It's not quite as cold this morning as last week. So I'm off soon for my morning walk after I put a load of wash in the washer. I'll have to dig out a warmer jacket than usual though as it is still nippy out there.
My trash men have been here, unloaded my barrels and driven on. I brought the tubs up the driveway, so that chore is out of the way.
I hope every Buddy has a good day. Take care and stay warm!
Sue
Sue...and the woman doing the dancer was JLo...and her daughter was there singing with her, I guess. The gals I meet for coffee sometimes were as aghast as I was at the porn show/strip club extravaganza.
Of course, we're all 60 +.
It's a beautiful day here...near 50 and sunshine!! I can hear the snow avalanching off the roof, so that's a good thing.
jane
Sue, I'm surprised it's not warmer at your place. It's supposed to be near 70 here today. Way too warm for February!
From what I read in on-line posts, a lot of us didn't much care for the half-time show ... even a few folks who weren't over 60. Not an issue for me, since I didn't see it anyway.
jane, did you continue watching Northern Exposure? Did you like it?
Nothing going on for me this week. I hope everybody has some good and/or interesting plans. And that Sharon is beginning to feel better.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Mary...yes, watch a bit of Northern Exposure every once in a while. I'm really caught up in Virgin River on Netflix.
I'm getting 1099s downloaded and printed and collected as they come in the mail. That's ONE big thing that's nice about being here all winter....I don't have 3 MONTHS of mail to go through! I always hated that job...trying to find the important stuff and tax stuff, especially. Easy Peasy this year.
I stopped in for a latte with some women friends who used to be in the knit group and got caught up on the local gossip...one man in a couple we used to travel with in the bank club had a heart attack a month or so ago..and then 4 by pass surgery and then last week a stroke, so is in the hospital in CR for treatment and rehab...his wife was always the frail one...a brittle diabetic who's had both hips, both knees, and shoulder replacements.
Off to finish up laundry and read some and file these forms I just printed out.
jane
This morning Hubby & I went to the DMV for him to renew his drivers license & for me to get what is called a Real ID as my license doesn't expire expire until next year . He passed the test . I took proof my identity , social security card , birth certificate , medical statements & marriage license ( because my name is different on the marriage license . I need to get a certified marriage license , will handle it tomorrow by email from another county .
Afterwards we went car shopping , didn't find what we wanted so will continue shopping . I love my Buick LaCrosse but 2019 was the last year made .
This evening we met with 3 of ours sons who live near us for dinner for hubby'sbirthday which is February 6 .
Its been a busy day !!
It starts all over again tomorrow with a trip to the dentist .
Good morning, Every Buddy! It's chilly here this morning, but expected to warm up shortly. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but am not dressed for my walk yet. I'm hoping Tim comes home soon from their trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. I have a lot of paper work that we need to go over and make decisions about! I need to talk to my accountant about filing my tax statements, etc.
Alpiner, lucky you to have your 3 sons nearby. I also have 3 sons, but only one lives here in Alabama--and he's been down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. I need to get my tax items together for my accountant and I'd like him to be here to check over my paper work.
Not much else to report today. It is a bit warmer today and will be pleasant for my morning walk. I try to get at least 20-30 minutes of walking outside--it's all up hill for 3 blocks and down hill for the last 2.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Alpiner say Happy Birthday to you hubby from me. My birthday is also the 6th.
My friend Jo is taking us out to Happy Hour at a new place in Coos Bay. She will take her dog and I will take Freckles. The place has a 5$ menu during Happy Hour. And Keith is going too.
Freckles an I are visiting the Cancer Center today, where we will visit with those in the Chemo room and the waiting room, as well as the staff. Everyone looks forward to the dogs visits and they especially love to see Freckles.
Good evening, everyone. Happy Birthday to Marilyn and Alpiner's husband. Hope you all have a good time celebrating. Sue, hope Tim comes home soon.
It's that time of the year for all the paperwork and IRS stuff. I'm getting it in gradually, but don't have it all yet. It's hard for me to sit long, so not looking forward to it.
My cleaning girl was here today. Really needed it, since I can't do much.
I'm still having trouble sleeping, so I spend a lot of time during the day on the couch sleeping. Doesn't help with night time. Not much more going on here. Hi to everyone. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. Tim came over yesterday to look over the paper work I've been putting together for my accountant. I thought he and Kris were going to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, but they went to Key West for a week. He took Kris to the place we lived on the Navy Base there. They enjoyed their trip and had a good time. I was very glad to see him and he took the paper work I have already saved home to look over. We'll contact my accountant when he gets that finished.
Not much happening here today, although I've had a phone call from one of our Wednesday bridge players who was supposed to host the bridge club and she's going out of town. So I have to get busy on the telephone and call those players and get a sub.https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/Smileys/alive/embarrassed.gif
I need to get dressed, start calling the bridge club and look for a sub! Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Cold Wednesday afternoon greetings. No bridge for me today...one of the gals has to go to CR for a heart test.
Alpiner...good to get the Star ID. I got mine last year when I renewed so glad that's out of the way.
Sue and Sharon...also still waiting on a number of 1099s...guess they'll slowly trickle in.
Marilyn...and Mr. Alpiner...Happy Birthday tomorrow.
I think I'll change clothes and go up to the Fitness Center in a bit. It should be quiet and I'll try the recumbent bike and maybe walk a bit.
Nothing else new here.
jane
jane, let us know how the recumbent bike goes. I found I could even read while I was using it. ::)
alpiner, happy birthday to your hubby. Glad you got the REAL ID on your driver's license. Margaret and I are going to get ours when she takes me to get my address changed. I had not planned to get one, since I always use my passport when I fly, anyway, but since I have to do the address change, I might as well.
It is pouring down rain here, and we're under a "lightning watch" and a "flash flood watch", so it's a fun afternoon. Poor Margaret is driving home from South Carolina today. She should be almost home by now, but it's got to have been a pain for her - driving in the rain.
I've had my PT and gotten my hair cut this morning, so it's a good day for that.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Gettiing just to close for me. That illness in China now hit my town they did find a couple with it in Chicago and now local news just on saying that they got the test back on a little girl who family here at the univ of illinois just came back from China and she now has it. Her parents seem to be clear. They had taken her to the clinic at the university 8 days ago. They have another daughter and so have the family in isolation.
Sad to read that Paul Douglas past today age 103. I enjoyed his movies. Sure was a good looker.
Nota things to watch on tv tonight so think will read. Still snowing a little. Really windy so hope it blows off car and driveway.
Jeanne, it was Kirk Douglas who died. He was a handsome guy, too.
We've just spent about 30 minutes sitting on our walkers in the hall, because of a tornado warning. And just as we got back to our apartments, the cable went out. Oh, well! At least we're still safe and dry.
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's rainy and chilly here in Auburn this morning. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but haven't showered or dressed yet. I am not sure what I'll do the rest of the day. If it doesn't rain soon, I'll try to get outside for my daily walk. It's not my turn for bridge, but I might be able to get up a table for after lunch.
I was surprised to learn that Kirk Douglas was over 100 years! He was handsome and a good actor. His family will miss him.
Mary, I'm glad the tornado warning didn't turn into a tornado. So I'm glad you're still safe and dry.
I may call Olyne and several other gals for a one table bridge game after lunch. I'll see how much I get done (laundry and other chores). I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning. Have a nice day!
Sue
MaryZ. You are right. Now who the heck is Paul Douglas? Must have known someone by that name.
Glad the tornado passed you bye. Now you got to meet everyone living there. Bet a few had walkers.
That must be a great place where Maryann is staying. The seem to take good care of Patients. Bet she is a favourite.
I need to get out to library and store but snow still coming down. Did go out to my paper box. Saw where someone had done a quick clean up of the driveway. No idea who is was. The did it last week also. enough for me to get to my car. Have to find out who. Not next door because theirs still deep.
Jeanne, there was another actor about the same time named Paul Douglas (as I remember). You'd have to look him up on Google or IMDb, though to see a photo and the movies he was in.
It's still rainy today, and most areas of middle and eastern Tennessee are under a flash flood watch. Margaret has had about 6" of rain at her house in the last couple of days. And it's getting much cooler - the temp has dropped nearly 20 degrees since I got up this morning.
I finally got to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned - only about 5-6 months late. It's not my favorite thing, but I do love the feeling of my mouth afterwards. Nothing else exciting going around here.
Afternoon greetings, Babes. It was a sunny but chilly day here, and I was slow moving this morning.
I did get out to the store for a couple things and then to the hospital's Fitness Center to ride the recumbent bike. I do like it and can read while I push the pedals. It's much less painful than walking, for me.
jane
Hi buddies...it has been very cold last couple days..no snow but did get sleet last night...Jane..I sure wish we had a gym or fitness center here..I would love it...Jeanne...I was wondering about merchandise from China...almost everything in stores says made in China...mabey germs don't live on that...scary...Sharon glad you are doing well..Hi to Sue..Mary Marlyin..and all others..
Candy.
I was thinking that also. Yesterday I received a item that was shipped from China 10 days ago. I doubt germs live. Every ing we get now comes from out country. Even food now. It's our drugs . All the BP pills made China. Lots of other meds.
Good cold Friday morning, Babes!
Jeanne and Darlene...I, too, hate that our drugs are made in China and other countries in that part of the world and I wonder how much control the big Pharma companies have over quality control, etc.
Darlene...great job on the larger font! Hurrah for you! I do like the Fitness center at the hospital. THere's another one here that a local doc pushed through...and on county ground, but it's a card entry, so there are times you could be there alone. Uh...NO, not for me. There are also some "private" ones, I guess, but I want a setting where there are medical professionals on site at my age.
I need to pick up my friend Kay at 10:15 to take her to a beauty shop in town. She can't drive yet because of a TIA so I said I'd take her and pick her up. She wants to get her hair done because of a family funeral tomorrow. After that I'm going to stop at a little shop and see if they have some brownies. I tried to bake some yesterday and they're a mess. Kathy and I are going out for supper tonight since Gary has Jesters out of town, and I wanted something sweet to serve after with her wine.
I am going to go back to the Fitness Center and do the recumbent bike. It seems easy on my joints.
We're to get a "wintry mix"...which means they don't have a clue what's going to fall. :2funny: The map looks like snow, but nothing yet.
jane
We got about 1-2" of snow overnight and this morning. From what I can tell, it seems to be mostly on the grass and rooftops, not on the roads. It was warm yesterday, and the pavement held the heat. But it's been hovering at or below freezing all morning, so that may change by nighttime. Definitely not the norm around here.
jane, glad the recumbent bike is working for you. I agree on having other folks around when you're exercising.
Darlene, congrats on getting the larger font to work.
Hope all the Buddies are going to have a good weekend!
We got the paper work online to apply for the certified marriage license copy & took it to a notary this morning . Its in the mail , should be getting the certified copy in about 20 days .
Our daughter & husband are under a flood watch in Olympia , Washington . The area they live in is higher ground but there is only one road in & out . They live in a travel trailer & she said her husband came home from work early & filled the fresh water tank in case they have to evacuate quickly .
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while, had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but am still sitting here in my P.J's! It's looking like rain here this morning, so unless I get outside soon, I'll probably miss today's walk.
I don't have much planned for today, except washing my hair and planning for tomorrow's SS and church. Eddie took me to the library and to Kroger yesterday so I have enough books to last until next Friday. https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/Smileys/alive/smitten.gif
We got a good snow last night and I am not about to shovel it or clean off my car. Think will stay in PJ all day
I didn't get to library yesterday and only got a few chapters of the book I am reading. I have lots of my Ipad but prefer hard back. Will go tomorrow if clears up. Good thing went to store yesterday.
Jane. Now here we can buy the Brownies in 2 bakeries here, cookies also that have the Drug you can not buy in. Also candy. You try it and let me know. The big place where you can buy the weed is down the street from me. and from 9 to 7 the lines outside go all around the building. Even in the freezing cold. Hard for me to understand and all the people look so young standing there and mostly people of colour. Don't know where they get the money. Stuff not cheap.
Friend says she wants to try the Gummies. Have to stand in line for them.
Someone give me daughter who just had the back operation and still in pain some of the cookies. she say she ate a couple and could tell the difference in the pain in feet and slept so good but not about to buy any. Now if she could only get off the habit of drinking so much Coke a day. She as always been addicted to that. I have never drunk Soda.
Jane Forget to ask. Where is this Chat room that someone is talking about here in S and f? I still think some things have changed here but they tell me not in years.I never had all the stuff above for Shoutbox showing.
The link for Chat is the last on the top line of the home page, just before log out.
Bubble...thanks for helping with the Chat link.
Alpiner...hope your family in Olympia is safe from the flooding and are prepared to move out if need be.
Sue...hope the bad weather didn't get to you.
Jeanne...we're having snow now. It's supposed to be a 'messy Sunday' here.
Mary and Sharon and Darlene and Marilyn...hope all is well with you.
Inside day for me...probably watch several shows on Netflix, now that I've gotten the hang of that. :2funny:
jane
Jeanne...did you find the chat "button"...in the horizontal line where it says Forum...etc. above the Shoutbox ?
Home Forum Search Calendar Gallery Chat Logout
I made chat bolder and larger so you know where to look.
Thanks will see if I find .chat.
What a storm here. Worst one this year.i can foyget about going library .
First icy rain and than heavy snow still going on.
Got lots of food in.some already cooked in. Freezer. I do have to get my garbage wheeled out to curb. Doubt they ake the 6 AM pick up Monday now is it some holiday
I can't keep up with them and still no 2020 calendar.
Hello Buddies. I am doing OK. I still have pain that resembles Sciatica but I don't think taht is what it is. I was standing in the kitchen and turned to put the cats food down and got a sharp pain in my lowerright buttock and leg about 3 weeks ago and it feels like I am sitting directly on the bone. I can only sit for a short time until it begins to hurt. My fee are still in a lot of pain most of the time even the one I had the surgery one. That arch hurts terribly.
On Thursday Freckles is going to be tested in a public place, Walmart and a restaurant, (Public Access Test) by a Service Dog trainer so she can graduate into being a Service dog. She will still be a therapy dog when we go on our visits.
Marilyn, I'm sure Freckles will pass her test. I wish Bunny could take it, but she doesn't obey anyone but me or maybe John.
My cherry trees are in bloom and Thurs (I think), it started to snow great big flakes. No accumulation though. The day before, we had a mega rain storm and tornado warnings, but none here.The rain came in our hall coat closet. Same place as a year ago. Guy coming to put a tarp on it tomorrow since we're to have 2 more days of rain after tomorrow. Adjustor to come Wed. I think Mother Nature is bi polar!!
I haven't been back to church since my surgery and am sleeping on my couch. Our SS teacher came by today to visit and cheer me up. He's about 88 and his wife is in hospice.
Jane, I always liked to ride a recumbent bike too because I could read. I even bought one, but it doesn't fit my back well, so am going to try to sell it before we move.
We had our last meat loaf that I had in the freezer last night. Probably won't make another one if we move.
My knee still hurts like hades, but I've been sleeping better.
Hi to everyone. Be careful in the bad weather. Sharon
Jane
I have really messed up the whole site now. I tried to find some postings to a Chat room Clicked the Home then Chat over on right side. Now I cant get back into forums at all Keeps going back to Home and all can get is the mess that comes up above which is Shout Box. Introductions. I hate that coming up now. Never use to.
I have tried to close out of my Sand F and start fresh but just put me back in coming up same way. Crazy.I just want to read the forums. Write in them and then go to me next forum and Chat from those. I don't think enough of us now to need a separate chat room. Some maybe reading but not enough peope writing.
I found a place to write to Moderator who ever that is. He once said he had not changed the ways S and F was working now but I think something happened as its not the same. Me changing to W10 should not do any changing.
Good morning, Every Buddy! I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but still need to unload the dish washer and put the clean dishes and utensils away. I will spend most of the rest of the morning reading after I get outside for my morning walk. I hope to beat the rain which I think will get here after lunch.
No snow here, Jane. We are probably going to have some rain, though. I need to get outside for my walk before it starts!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jeanne....on the far right of the ShoutBox is a square with a minus sign in it. Click on that, it'll become a + and the shoutBox will close. Then click on Forum....or on Updated topics on the far right and it'll show you your discussions that have new posts since you were there last:
* *Unread Posts Updated Topics it's not in bold above . It's right above the blue line for the Shout BOX...on extreme right.
I saw that you posted in the Chat Room, so you did find it. Hurrah for you. I don't know if many go there, but you can try at different times to see.
Marilyn...sorry for all your pain.
Sharon...I hope your pain is getting better, too.
Sue...walk carefully if there's been a lot of rain.
Mary, Alpiner, Darlene...hope all is well with you.
A cool morning here, but sunny. I need to go to the Fitness Center in a bit and hope for the recumbent bike.
Tomorrow I go to Iowa City to the Univ. Hospitals and CLinics for an eye appt.
jane
Jane, hope you get a good eye report. The last glasses I had made are great. I can read like I used to. Be careful on the snow.
Jeanne, stay home and off the snow.
Sue were any of the tornados near you? There were about 5 around this area, but didn't affect us, altho did a lot of damage to a farm belonging to the daughter of one of our church friends.
I got the month's church events typed up and sent in this
morning. John forgot the news letter last week.
I'm sleeping better and can walk a little without support, but my knee still hurts.
Hope everyone stays healthy and without falls. Sharon
Sharon...great you can get around a little bit on that hurting knee.
jane
Snow gone and so able to go out today. Got to library and to Aldi's. That all I need. I did take my laundry but will pick it up tomorrow. Now saying that this week we we have the coldest day of the winter and so after I pick that up that will be it for me. Got the wrong books though and so need to go back to laundry.]
Jane. O.K I went in and put the + in there and is seems like it did get rid of the Shoutbox but my S and F on the Desktop still all messed up. I still cannot get the list of Forums up after I post this I could just go the the line that was below showing a box where I clicked on and a drop down of all the forums came up. It says JUMP To. It was the easiest way of getting around. Now its gone.
When it comes to having a Chat Room I don't see it. To me going in the forum takes care of the Chatting. At least for me. So I don't think it will get much use. S and F needs to keep things easy for people as we get older and not into changing to some of the Tech things that keep coming out everywhere. Got a print out the other day from my Dr. Appt. Thing was 5 pages. Looks good tells what you had done that day. Then dates of all Appt.you have in future with other Dr. Shows you BP for the day and for the past. They just came out with a new system. 4th.one in 6 months. Then we have to still go onto the Computer for anything that tests show.
Just showing all those ships with tourist on that are stopped on coast of China. One has 14 Americans on it. They can only leave the cabin for 1 hour a day and will have to stay for 14 days. There are finding now 41 patients on the boat with the sickness. I would go nuts. Claustrophobic. There are some dead patients on the boat.
Oh! My goodness there are 35 thousand people on that on ship. Just found 45 more of them with the sickness.
House smells so good. Just made a rich beef stew and its ready. Been cooking so much past 4 days. Got about 12 full meals in the Freezer. Better watch. I will be putting the 8lb I had lost back on.
Jeanne, you've really had it with the weather this winter, haven't you.
We've had lots and lots of rain, with lots more on the way this week. SE Tennessee has been under a flash flood watch for about a week now, and it's still looking like more of the same. At least it's not snow and ice.
I went back to the internist today - just for a follow-up to my initial visit a month ago. All looked okay, including the level for my blood-thinner medication. So I don't have to go back until May. I still have home health coming twice a week for PT.
While we were out, Margaret took me by the drivers' license office to get my "real" license. I had about to skip getting one, because I have always used my passport for my flight identification. But since I needed to change the address on mine, she thought I should go ahead and get it. I really think my flying days are over, but who knows.
Sharon, glad you're feeling somewhat better - and at least getting some sleep. Do you know yeet when you'll be moving? I'm first on the list for a one-bedroom apartment here (when one becomes available).
jane, I hope your eye appointment went well.
alpiner, I hope your daughter is not having any problems with the Oregon flooding. This weather is just crazy!
Darlene, How's the Texas weather doing? I remember how crazy it can be in the winter.
Marilyn, I'm sorry to hear you're having back(?) problems. That's certainly no fun. And heaven knows your life has been chaotic. I hope it quiets down soon.
Happy upcoming week to all the Buddies!
Quote from: JeanneP on February 10, 2020, 06:40:40 PMOh! My goodness there are 35 thousand people on that on ship. Just found 45 more of them with the sickness.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2020/02/10/coronavirus-diamond-princess-cruise-ship-japan-more-cases/4711446002/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2020/02/10/coronavirus-diamond-princess-cruise-ship-japan-more-cases/4711446002/)
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus on the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship has nearly doubled.
Sixty-six more people, including another 11 Americans, have fallen ill on the Princess Cruises cruise ship that is quarantined off the coast of Japan, meaning at least 135 passengers onboard have been diagnosed with coronavirus. At least 20 Americans in total have been diagnosed onboard.
The ship was carrying 2,666 guests and 1,045 crew onboard when it set sail on Jan. 20.
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's a dreary day here in Auburn--looks like rain is on the way. I've had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and was waiting for my twice a month cleaning service when I had a phone call from the man who sets up my service. Randy called to tell me that my cleaning lady has the flu and won't be here today. Randy is the person who organizes the messages to remind clients when the ladies will be here. I have bridge club here tomorrow and I will tidy up later this afternoon. I'm going to put the clean sheets back into the linen closet and will be sure to shower before bedtime instead of earlier in the day!
I hope Every Buddy looking in has a good day planned--and good weather, too. It's already raining here this morning which is not fun for my usual morning walk. I'm hoping the rain will stop soon.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
The area for Quick Reply will no longer come up. This S And F on Desktop is now just not working right at all. It will not come up when I click on the Icon I have on Desktop and so I have to to and type it in again. I have tried signing in again and starting from Start. Won't let me do that either. Just going to shut it of for awhile as have some running around to do and its driving me crazy. Its O.K on the Ipad.
Hi buddies..hope everyone is doing A OK in ur part of the world..Mary..it's typical Texas weather hot one day cold and windy next...I haven't got to walk as much as I like..due to weather..Jeanne hope you get your computer problems fixed..can be frustrating..just like trying to get BP regulated..Jane how was ur Eye appt?Do you miss coming to Texas...Bubble thx for the link to cruise ships and coronvirus..it's scary how fast it's spreading..Marlyin hope freckles passed the test and your pain better...Sharon hope you are doing better with your pain...this to will pass....Hi to Alpiner..any I missed...this is a long post. Hope it goes through...my church is giving a valentine dinner Friday for widows and widowers...I plan to go...it's always very nice and fun visiting...Take care all Darlene
Getting back in this morning. I wonder if today will be like yesterday - with the interrupted access.
We're supposed to have severe storms moving through about suppertime tonight. Hope it's not too bad.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Glad to get in today...couldn't get website to come up at all when I got home from eye doc. Cataract in left eye making it harder to get me to 20-20, but doc says no rush on surgery...he'll evaluate again next yr. Eye pressures good, etc.
We're to get below zero for highs tomorrow.
Jeanne...the quick reply box is still here. Have you tried doing a hard shut down of your ipad? It sounds as if your desktop is really messed up. Can you reset to an earlier date?
I think there was a comma missing in that number you saw on the ship...3,700 or so the article Bubble gave said. Still a lot to be stuck in their rooms...esp if have an inside room, but maybe those are all crew rooms on that ship.
Darlene...I miss some of the restaurants we used to visit, but I wouldn't want to be there without Raymond. That would really be lonely. And, it's a long drive for one person with weather worries thrown in, and expensive with 1/2 our income gone. So, I'm quite glad to be here at home. Nephew and wife are coming tomorrow from WI for the weekend.
Mary...glad all was good at your doc appt. and storms aren't bad.
Sue...lots of flu everywhere...good she canceled and didn't infect you.
Sharon...hope the PT is going better.
I'm hoping for bridge today.
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but need to get dressed and want to make some cookies to serve when my bridge club gets here. So I'm just stopping by to say Hello and I'm off to get things organized for bridge.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well today. Take care and stay warm if possible!
Sue
Hi Gals. I had Therapy this AM, then the adjustor came. Our deductible is $1500, so that's not good. I'm off the oxycontin and just taking tramadol. I still have a lot of pain in my knee though. But am sleeping.
Everyone's weather is ridiculous. Just a roller coaster.
Sue, glad your gal with the flu is staying home. Hope you have a good bridge day.
Jane, good on the eye appt. Nice that the nephew and niece are coming down.
Darlene, sounds like things are progressing well for you. Have fun at the Valentine's dinner.
Mary, good news from the internist. We still haven't heard from our Independent Living yet. We're first on the list though. I'm not in a big hurry since there is so much to get done before hand. Our weather is wet and windy, just like yours.
Bubble, awful situation with the cruise ship and the coronaflu. So glad we aren't traveling right now.
Marilyn, sorry to hear you are having more back problems. That's chronic for me. Take care of yourself.
Jeanne, I am so pleased with my HP laptop. If you decide to get a new one, look at those.
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
What a day we are having. so far 4 inch of snow and still coming down heavy. I won't be moving out for a few days.
Sharon. Now I had a laptop computer. Hate them and gave it away. I have my Ipad and got a new W10 desktop last year. Not that happy with W10 but I don't do that much on computer anymore. Friends and Fam don't even use theirs. All have the Apple phones and do everything on those. No body sends Emails anymore. All is Texting. I am no longer into using any of them that much anymore. Use to love Technology but no longer. Its gone crazy.Back to reading more books and other things.
Now don't you have to put your house up for sale before you can move?
Jane. Now the Quick Reply is still there but it is the List of Forums that had a drop down so could just clik and go to the one you wanted. I really miss it. Below now are just 2 lines saying
Random Image
User
Jeanne...The only time I see those words is if the left side panel is open. IF that's the case, you can get rid of that by clicking on the little + sign beside
* *Unread Posts Updated Topics [the plus sign is here...first for left panel, second to close off Shout Box]
Otherwise I click on Updated Topics and the various forum names are there for me to click on.
VERY cold here this morning and to get colder as the day goes on. We had snow last night, too, but it's this cold that's the concern. I'm in for the day, getting ready for my family to arrive tonight for the weekend.
Take care, Buddies!
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy and whoever is looking in. I have had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I had a phone call late yesterday afternoon to tell me that the Molly Maids cleaning service will be here sometime this afternoon. My regular Molly Maid is out with the flu and they will send someone else to clean. They usually come every 2 weeks and I can keep things tidy until the next time.
It's dark and still dreary here this morning. I am dressed and ready for my walk, but don't know whether I should go now and leave the door unlocked in case the Molly Maids show up while I am out or not. Beverly who schedules my appointments with them called yesterday to tell me that the Molly Maid who usually cleans my house is out with the flu. There is a lot of flu going around here, so I don't know who will be here.
Jane, I hope your family arrives safely and you have a nice visit. Also hope you aren't snowed in! We have no snow predicted here this morning, but there is an off chance we'll get a little bit.
Not much else going on here today. Fortunately I still have library books I haven't read yet, so will spend most of the day reading. I'm hoping my regular ladies who clean for me won't be too ill with the flu.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Stay warm and away from anyone who is showing flu symptoms!
Sue
Already 5 deg. Below will go down further. Snow got 4.5 inch. Someone cleared my driveway and later I went out to take snow off car but it is just iced on. To cold to stay out.
So just looking at my taxes and looking for anew ira acct.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up, dressed for library and Kroger shopping with Eddie. I need to make my grocery list and get some things in for next week's visit from my friends, Colleen and Matt who will be visiting me next weekend. They've been somewhere Matt was making a presentation.
Not much else going on here today. If we finish the library visit and Kroger shopping fairly early, I may take Eddie out to lunch. It will depend on what his schedule is for the rest of the morning.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and stay warm if you're having really cold weather!
Sue
Hi Gals, this weather is something else. We've had 70's part of this week along with lots of rain but is down to 50's today. They said last night that we have had 9+" of rain since Jan 1 and 14+ since Dec. 1. Needless to say, lots of places have flooding, but not here, thank goodness.
Jane, I heard that Des Moines was going to have-11 degrees today! We seldom get below freezing and that makes me happy. Enjoy your company this weekend.
Sue, enjoy yours too. Nice that Molly Maids sent a substitute for the one sick with the flu.
Jeanne, we don't have to sell our house first and will wait until they have a unit for us before we list it. As to technology, the phones are so little I have trouble typing on them. Much prefer a laptop. Glad I don't live in the Midwest anymore with -4 degrees! and snow! Too old to put up with that anymore.
This afternoon, John is going to take me to the consignment place where I left my gown from Thomas' wedding. It didn't sell so need to pick it up before they donate it. He bought some filet mignons and some wine and a pie and ice cream for our Valentine's dinner. He also bought some salmon which I fixed last night. HT had put their own seasoning on it and it was really good. I'm trying to do more around the house now. I did most of the laundry this week and am helping more with the cooking. My knee is still very sore, but between Tylenol & Tramadol & ice packs, I'm surviving.
All I can think of now. Have a nice weekend. Mary, haven't heard from you lately. Sharon
Guess I haven't posted lately - sorry about that. It was in the 20s here this morning, but it has turned out to be a gorgeous, sunny day - even if chilly. I'll take the sunshine.
Margaret and I went to Chattanooga for our financial consultant's annual Valentine's Day luncheon for her widowed clients. She does this every year at a local tea room. Three of my buddies from the swim class come to this also, so it was great to have a chance to visit with them (Margaret knows them, too). And it was a good "ladies' lunch", also. With all the rain we've had in the last couple of weeks, a lot of the fields were flooded and creeks were over their banks. The front came through here Wednesday evening, but it was very fast. There was damage in this community - the roof taken off a local restaurant and a number of trees toppled (some into house roofs).
Sharon, glad your knee is improving - even if slowly. Your salmon sounds wonderful - always one of my favorites.
Jeanne and jane, I really hate the idea of your bitter cold. I hope it warms up soon. I know spring can bring some of the craziest weather.
Sue, enjoy your friends' visit. I hope you and Eddie had a good shopping trip.
Nothing exciting going on around here for a few days. My next outing, I guess, will be to the new (to me) cardiologist here, next Thursday.
Happy Weekend to ALL the Buddies!
A chilly -14 this morning, but it's slowly warmed up to 16. Cold again tonight and then to go into the 30s! Goofy.
I've made reservations for Don, Patricia and I to meet Gary and Kathy for dinner and then back here for dessert and wine or whatever.
We left any outside stuff until it warms up tomorrow.
Jane
i am definitely feeling better today, the rst did me so good. I spent most of yesterday just lying down resting. Did eat much had some yogurt and last evening I had a little frozen dinner of shrimp alfredo. This morning Freckles I have a visit at the nursing home up around the corner from us. I also have to do a Walmart run sometime today.
Someone was asking about a salmon recipe from Larry Hanna's index and the links were not working.
Thanks to Michael, all has been righted and is available. Thank you Michael!
Good much warmer Saturday afternoon! We're having a quiet weekend here, mostly relaxing, though Don did replace my two old battery operated smoke detectors. One started alarming and he'd just put in new batteries on last trip, so Patricia and I went out and bought two new ones and they're now installed. He's also replaced some indoor and outdoor lightbulbs, so I'm in great shape! ;D
Hope your Saturday is going as smoothly!
jane
Finely, it is warming up a little here. I got my car thawed out today.. i feel like we are having problems with the Gas Pressure right now. Furnace seems to be slow coming on and when cooking dinner on top of my gas oven the flames where low. Can imagine just how much gas is delivering in town right now when the temp s 3 below. Hurry on Spring
Jane. Did you family drive down O.K ? They pretty much warned people not to be driving on the interstate here from Thursday. All seem O.K today. Quite a few Semi accidents.and cars off the road. People will just now slow down no matter what. And now talking of putting the speed up to 75 mile.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I am not dressed and am not going to church. I've had a phone call from a long time Navy friend and she and her significant other are on the road and planning to get here sometime this afternoon. They will spend the night here and then go on to Atlanta and get off the freeway there to go back to their home. I'm not sure where that is now! Someplace in the South!
Olyne just came by to take me to SS, but I sent her on as I have no idea when they will get here. He is making a presentation somewhere and they plan to be here this afternoon and will spend the night. We are planning to go out to dinner somewhere here in Auburn and then come home and talk a lot!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue (p.s. it's raining cats and dogs here this morning!)
Hi Gals. I was going to go to SS today, but didn't sleep well last night, so didn't go. I can't sit for 2 hrs at a time, so was only planning SS. I haven't done much today except for some laundry and reading FALLEN by Baldacci (sp?) It's good but my eyes get tired and then I want to sleep.
Glad the temps are moderatingt or Jeanne & Jane. Mary, your luncheon sounds nice. Our financial advisor is in Indpls, so we don't get treated.
I may try to get an appt with my urologist tomorrow. I feel like I may be getting another UTI, so I need something done. Of course, he may be closed tomorrow for President's Day.
Marilyn, I'm glad you're feeling better. We saw a golf cart with what I think was an Australian Shepherd in it. It looked just like Freckles
but 3 times her size. Naturally, I thought of you.
Have a nice week everyone. Sharon
Hope everybody had a good weekend, and looking forward to a good week. Nothing doing here until an appointment with my new cardiologist here on Thursday.
Nothing going on here, either, except wet weather...a combo of rain/sleet/snow.
NOT lovely. I went over to the Fitness Center to ride the bike and realized I'd forgotten my Ipad. My joints weren't happy with this "wintry mix" so I only lasted 10 minutes. Then on to grocery while I was out and picked up a couple things. It's to get very, very cold again this week.
I did one set of sheets from this weekend, but too lazy to change the bed I slept in. Niece and husband changed theirs for me..the king bed..which I really appreciate.
This afternoon is going to be my rocking-recliner and reading and watching a Netflix's Hart of Dixie episode.
jane
We bought a new car this afternoon . A 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited ! The dealer didn't have the red one we wanted , it is coming in tomorrow another town . I get to drive it to crochet class Wednesday morning !!
Hi Gals. I'm having a hard time getting to sleep so came to the computer. I finished my book and don't have a good one on hand to start.I have another UTI and so had another dr's appt today. So much fun.
Congratulations on the new car, Alpiner. It sounds great and I love red.
Jane, sorry your weather is so bad. Ours is to be wet tomorrow and Wed, I think. Great on the joints.
We had a first today--John made a broccoli cheese soup from a recipe all by himself! One of our SS members had brought it to us a couple weeks ago and we liked it so much, I asked for the recipe. A few days later, the recipe and the ingredients were in our mailbox. John is definitely progressing in his cooking skills which were micro only till I started being sick. I am so sick of being sick. I do think my knee is getting better, but it's a slow process.
Hope the weather gets better for all of us. Poor Mississipi is really getting it.
All for now. Have a good Tuesday. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I didn't wake up this morning until almost 10:00 and have been slow getting going. It's foggy and chilly here this morning. I finally ate my breakfast and am dressed so will go outside to walk shortly.
Tim came by yesterday to go over some paperwork with me and he sent it off to my accountant after we'd decided what needed to be done. I will have to report to the IRS and he's helping me with that.
I'm planning to stay inside and read after my walk. I have a tote bag full of library books I checked out on Friday at the library. I hope every Buddy is feeling well this morning. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Its not warm here but at least the snow has gone. Need to get car washed. I have Eye doctor appt. on Monday .My 6 month one. He is so far out now that I hope weather is O.K.
Also need to talk to bank on my IRA acct. Has to be done by end of March. Along with that it is time for me to take the road test again on drivers Lic. Have to do it every year now. Then Ins Payment do. It needs looking as as it went up $400 when I bought my car.
alpiner. Enjoy you new car. They are nice ones.Hope your insurance doesn't go up. Seems like everything and companies are raising since start of 2020. Even our car sticker gone up$40.
Our cost of living on SS. didnt help any at all.
Alpiner...enjoy the new Subaru. They are nice cars.
Jeanne...we still have snow on our yards. I went to the car wash..and it malfunctioned! I left with a sudsy car and went to a do it yourself place to wash it off. They refunded me the cost of the carwash.
I have a lot of laundry after the weekend visit. I'm doing it over two days! Sheets and towels fill up the washer fast. 🤯
It's to get very cold again these next two days....brrrr.
I did get back to FC and the rode recumbent bike for 30 minutes. I only made it 10 minutes yesterday.
Hope all the Buddies are well!
Jane
We picked up the Subaru this afternoon . I haven't driven it yet but will tomorrow . It has so many gadgets on it ! No key , a button is pushed to unlock the doors , to start you put your foot on the brake & push a button on the dash . The head lights turn when the car turns a corner ! So much to learn !
What fun, alpiner, to learn all that stuff - love the idea of the headlights turning. I probably could have gotten a red car when I got my last one, but there wasn't one on the lot, and I didn't want to wait. Happy new car!
jane, I'm glad you're finding the recumbent bike a satisfactory way to exercise. Stay warm.
jeanne, you stay warm, too. Glad it's cleared up enough for you to get out. Be careful, though.
Sharon, it rained like a son-of-a-gun here yesterday early in the day. Hope your rain isn't that bad. I tried to convince my John that he should take up gourmet cooking when he retired, but I couldn't sell that idea. :2funny:
Sue, it sounds like you had some bad weather, too. Glad you were able to sleep in.
Marilyn and Darlene, hi to you both - out there west of the Mississippi.
Margaret came by yesterday and brought my store of medications, so I could fill up my weekly pill boxes for the next three weeks. It takes a while, but at least it's done for a while.
I've finished one sweater for the April great-grandson, and have started on one for the one expected in May. It doesn't take so long for those little things - even if these aren't for newborns (more for 6-12 month old babies).
Happy Hump Day, Buddies!!
Good morning, Mary and Every Buddy looking in. It's dreary looking outside and so far I haven't done my morning walk. I have cleaned up the kitchen and piddled around a bit, but I'm not motivated enough to get much else done.
I am going to bundle up shortly and get outside for my daily walk (up hill for 3 blocks and down hill for 3 shorter ones).
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and is staying warm. Have a nice day whether you are inside or out!
Sue
Hi Mary. Good to hear your news. We didn't get much rain this week, thank goodness. I wish I could knit things for the little ones.
Jane, how irritating to have the car wash malfunction. Glad you got a refund anyway. Yes, towels and sheets take up lots of room in the washer. Glad you've got it done now. Good for you on riding 30 mins on the recumbent bike. I like those if they fit my back right. The one I bought didn't and now that we are moving, I'm selling it. Guy is to pick it up this afternoon. Of course I lost $$ on it, but I did get some use out of it.
Sue, great that you got a whole bag of books to read and that Tim helped you with all the paper work. I need to work with John to get him up to speed on filling stuff out for IRS. He knows nothing about it. I've taken care of it or at least sending it to the accountants for 59 years!He needs to know how to do it if something happens to me. Have a good walk.
Mary, where do you get 3 week med boxes? Mine are only for one and are such a pain.
No idea when they will have a unit for us at Brookdale. So don't know how much to do ahead.
Grey and overcast here today. Yuck. But magnolia is starting to bloom in front and I saw one azalea bloom. Sharon
Sharon, I use three one-week boxes, each with AM and PM sides. And, you're right, setting them up is a pain. But at least I only have to do it every three weeks.
Last Friday, when we were in Chattanooga, I saw a redbud tree in full bloom. They're SO pretty!I do love the spring blooms, even if the allergies in this area are awful in the Spring.
Cold Wednesday Afternoon here.
Alpiner...enjoy the bells and whistles. My cars have those and front and rear collision braking, etc, lane keeping, etc. It makes driving so much safer.
Sharon...I didn't go today for the bike...the hips are hurting as the weather changes...yet again.
Sue...I'm also reading up a storm these cold days and watching Netflix.
Mary...WOW...a redbud in bloom. Nothing close to that here...below zero tonight.
Laundry is finally finished! Garbage and recycles are out for pickup tomorrow as it's to be below zero tonight. I'll be going out for a haircut and bridge, but didn't want to have to take out garbage and recycle bin.
jane
Alpiner.
I still only know the most common things you use and the new car I bought last summer.Still have problems because I don't drive that much anymore. Couldn't find how to work the wipers first time in a storm. Still can't figure out the heat and Air Conditioner. Guess I should read the manual . I am bad and not doing that. So many gadgets. Some I like specially the lights that are auto if you leave it there. Use t0 love getting new cars but to technical for me. Have to use the buttons on key for everything or it doesn't move. But you have fun...
So Jeanne you are just taking one BP med...the Verapamil? And it's keeping your BP in good range...Candy
Candy. No, I take that and the Losartan. Just took them. I take mine now at night. Today mine read at 141/59 If it stays the month until I see him I will tell him I am happy with what i now take.Feeling good on them. Just hope they don't have a problem now getting drugs.
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's raining steadily here this morning and I'll probably forego my usual morning walk. I am playing bridge at Bonney's house at 12:30. Olyne will pick me up to go to Bonney's house.
I have read the paper and cleaned up the kitchen, but am not showered and dressed for bridge yet. I need to get into the shower and dress. I'll probably look through my other mail after that.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and stay warm if possible!
Sue
It has been snowing like crazy all day - big, flat blobs of snow. But (Hooray!) since the ground is warm, it's been melting as soon as it hits. Temp still hovering just above freezing.
Margaret took me to the new-to-me cardiologist this morning. I like him a lot, and he got right into taking care of all my cardiac needs and issues. I can get all my lab and tests through his office, which is just a few blocks from where I live. I'm scheduled for an echocardiogram and can get my pacemaker checks, too. Great news.
And then we went to early vote. Tennessee is one of the Super Tuesday states, and we have a couple of weeks of early voting. There was no line, and the whole process only took us about 15 minutes.
Glad that's done.
Re the blood pressure medication - I'm currently taking Metropolol and Valsartan, plus an occasional diuretic. Seems to be working for me. The new doc is not hesitating to alter my meds, and I'm glad that he's doing that. I like having him not just take what I've been taking and letting it go, but actually checking through the interactions and dosages. For instance, he said I should stop taking the baby aspirin (since I was on a blood thinner), and that I should cut down or stop the amount of fish oil I was taking. And they'll be getting records from all my docs in Chattanooga.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
MaryZ. Sounds like you have found a good doctor. Looks like the Dr. could get together and figure out the best BP to take. I have had 3 Dr. over the years and none of them gave the same after I could not get the Benecar. Those I took for 6 years and did great.
Hurrah, Mary, on getting a great new cardio. It sounds as if you've found a winner.
Jeanne and Darlene...My medical NP told me most people need 3 meds to control their BP, so I'm glad I'm getting by for now with just one...metropolol and I also take it at night. That seems to be the new "thing" in medicine.
Remember, Gals, if you have a "fob" to open your car doors and to start your car, to replace the battery after the car is about 4-5 years old. I'd forgotten that, and suffered the panic of it not starting one cold winter day in the grocery store parking lot. I took both fobs to the Chevy dealer and he could replace the batteries quickly and it was about $8.00 for the two. Easy Peasy and that's done.
I made a run to WalMart for an item, but they didn't have it, so I got a couple groceries. Yesterday our more popular market had a "one day" huge sale and the place was packed. I got my few things and got out. I think I'm allergic to crowds anymore...and don't want to catch whatever the "sneezers" have. :coolsmiley:
I stopped by the Coffee Shop for a latte and The Methodist women's group was meeting and I know many of them.I just stayed a short time and then got on my way.
I'm headed to the Fitness Center in a bit for the bike exercise. I'll wait until the lunch time exercisers are back at work.
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. Eddie was here this morning to take me to the library and to Kroger. We found everything I was looking for and more that I didn't need! I bought some doughnuts and we each enjoyed one with another cup of coffee. I put up the groceries and Eddie has gone home now. He and his partner, Dan, have a new dog and Eddie was wanting to play with him.
Not much else going on here today. I came home with 6 new books (to me!) and have plenty to read before next Friday. I've been reading lots of W.E.B. Griffin WWII naval novels--and they are very interesting. If you might be looking for something different to read, I think you might like them.
It is chilly here this morning, but is sunny, so I'll probably go outside sometime soon and walk up the hill and down on the other side. I hope Every Buddy is well and that you'll all have a nice day.
Sue
Howdy gals. Keith and I and a friend of mine are going to dinner t Little Itally this evening, my friend and I are taking our dogs as well. I got my hair cut today it is back to being super short. So easy to take care of. It was at an awkward length that looked like I had a mullet. It had been 10 months since my last cut. Now I am set for most of the summer Maybe.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while, but am not dressed for the day. I put some cans out for the Boy Scouts and think they've been picked up. They do a drive once a year and I think they give them to the food bank or other groups that help those in need. And it helped me clean out my cupboard with too many cans!
I'm expecting my long-time Navy friend, Colleen and her significant other tomorrow evening. They'll be spending the night with me and will leave early on Monday morning to go back home. Colleen and I talk on the phone several times a year, but haven't been able to get together in person due to my not driving and her busy schedule.
I hope Every Buddy will have a nice day and that your weather is mild. So far we have a very sunny day!
Sue
Marilyn, amazing to me that you can go that long without a haircut. I get mine cut about every three weeks. ;)
Sue, glad you've got some sunny weather.
It's another sunny day here, too, but still in the 30s. It is supposed to warm up to more seasonal temps for us - high 50s. That's before it starts to rain again.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Well Mary I shouldn't have gone that long. I was trying to let my hair grow but got tires of the awlwardness of trying to fix it. So back now to the very short hair and I mean SHORT. I don't think I will be trying to let it grow much anymore.
Mary...We seem to have the same kind of hair...grows like crazy. I'm a 3 weeker, too, year-round.
Marilyn...enjoy the Italian food. I'm glad you convinced K of a change from the Mexican every Friday night.
Sue...good to get someone benefit from the cans. Here we pay a 5 cent deposit on each and you can redeem at a Redemption Center or I donate to Camp Courageous, which is a camp for handicapped children and adults, run strictly on donations. The redemption center smells so of beer, it overwhelms me. I'm not a beer drinker.
Our Friday night was Gary and 3 women. A pharmacist here in town married to the veterinarian who does the bees joined us as Ivan was away at a conference. With the roads and weather good, we went to a neighboring town. The restaurant is on a golf course and the dining room overlooks the river...and we watched four young deer cross on the ice.
It's to be a warm weekend here...that means highs in the 40s, if we're lucky and maybe some of that big yellow thing in the sky we haven't seen much of lately.
I have a lazy weekend planned...well, except for seeing what I still need tax-wise. I just HATE getting all that stuff, but so glad I don't have to go through 3 months of mail as in the past years. That was a major headache.
The pharmacist said the flu is starting to hit hard here. She said there wasn't much in January, but the kids are getting it now and she thinks it'll get worse as the state wrestling tournament is on and it always seems to flare after that...too many people in too crowded conditions, I guess.
Have a healthy, safe and happy weekend,
jane
Marilyn, glad you're going to be happier with your hair. You've pictures of me, and know how short my hair is. ;D
jane, I don't itemize, so I guess that's why mine isn't so complicated. But even more so, I'm glad for a wonderful CPA who takes care of the folder full of stuff that I send her every year. And then she tells me where to sign and how much to send them. Works for me! Margaret mailed mine off to the CPA a week or so ago.
Mary...I hope mine will be simpler from now on, with a number of things consolidated into one. I, too, will just take the 1099s up to my CPA lady and drop them in her lap to do her magic with it.
Not much exciting here...got two loads of laundry finished up. Exciting stuff, huh! :2funny:
jane
We have a beautiful day here...sunny and high 40s so snow is melting. I just got back from a walk outside...needed my boots because of all the water on the sidewalks.
However, it'll be coming to an end. "They" already have Winter Storm Watch warnings out for Monday night to Wednesday. Guess winter's not done with us yet. ::)
Hope everyone is healthy and enjoying a blessed Sunday.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's pretty chilly here and I was freezing by the time Olyne picked me up for SS and Church. I should have stayed in the house and waited a bit longer for Olyne.
I think Tim has already organized my tax stuff and has given them to my accountant. At least I hope so--he and Kris borrowed my car to go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. I hope he finds a good, safe parking place and leaves the car in the parking garage!
One of my long time Navy friends is coming here this evening. They plan to take me out to dinner and then spend the night here at my house. I had to go through my linen closet to find a quilt (hand made by my mother-in-law and her mother) for my friends to use on the bed. They have been some place west of here where Matt was giving a presentation. I don't know what his field is, but he must be fairly good at it to be invited to make a presentation.
It's still pretty chilly here and I'm not going to take a long walk today. I'll wash sheets tomorrow after my friends leave.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
P.S. Hi Jane. I was typing when your post appeared. I hope you have a good day!
Hi gals...I'm enjoying a quite Sunday..my kids were here for my Birthday..loved having them...then Have to get used to being alone again..and doing laundry...alpine..I always liked the Subaru..never had one..Jeanne you are so right on how technically new vehicles are...hope you continue well with your BP med...Mary Good you found a Dr you are pleased with...our temp has been pretty mild...do need rain..Marlyin post a picture of your new hair cut...I still wear mine to collar..but someday may go short...I always thought my ears was to big...ha..Sharon hope you are continuing getting your strength back?..I'm like you...I love to read and enjoy my walks..Jane sounds like you are in the cold zone...stay warm..Hi to any looking in. Be safe and stay healthy
Sue...my comment of walking and reading was for you...Didn't print your name...crazy typeo s
Hi Gals. Sorry I haven't been in here for so long, but sitting at the computer for long really causes my knees to hurt. I did go to SS today, but we didn't stay for church. Two hours was too long for me to sit.But it was so nice to get back.
Mary,it sounds like our weather is identical. We had 2 days of snow, but no accumulation. I'm so glad you found a good cardiologist and nearby too. That's the one thing I am dreading when we move--finding new doctors.
Marilyn, I saw your picture on FB. You did get your hair cut short! But I'm sure that is much easier for you to handle with all the other things you have to deal with. Mine is short too (I had it cut Friday), but not as short as yours or Mary's. I was ready to pull mine out since I hadn't had it cut since just before my surgery.
Alpiner, I agree that the new cars have lots of gadgets. John didn't get a Honda because of that, but then he is a technophobe and wants everything as easy as possible.
Darlene, I do hope you get your BP meds figured out.
Jane, you and Sue make me ashamed. I haven't even started my taxes yet.
I did sell my recumbent bike on FB.
Melanie is coming Mar 8 for a visit and hopefully to help with packing and downsizing.
I need to go start dinner. Sharon
I hate waking up before 5 a.m., and being wide awake. So I might as well get up and dressed. Breakfast isn't even until 7. :tickedoff:
Good morning, Mary and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've had company this weekend--Colleen and her partner Matt were traveling in our area and spent the night with me. Matt took us out to dinner and we enjoyed catching up. It's been a really long time since we've seen each other although Colleen and I try to talk on the phone several times a year. Colleen is a Navy widow as I am, but has married Matt after a while. He's a nice man and I enjoyed having them with me this weekend.
It's another dreary rainy day here in Auburn. I'd like to walk later on, but will wait a while to see if the rain lets up. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
It rained all day today here. Margaret and I went to Chattanooga today. Poor thing drove over there in hard rain the whole way. I'm glad it wasn't me doing the driving. I always hated driving in the rain. She had her initial appointment with my (now "our") financial consultant, and I had an appointment at my old nail salon for a mani/pedi by my long-time tech.. I loved having her do my hands and feet, and getting the chance to get caught up with them. And we got home about the expected time, with the drive in much less rain, and not much traffic. All in all, a good day.
I found out yesterday that tomorrow's Democratic candidate debate is going to be in Charleston. My grandson is a staff member at the performance hall where the debate is being held. I texted with him tonight, and he will have to be working with it tomorrow. He says that it has been utter chaos for the last few days during the preparation time. So exciting for him!
Sharon, I didn't know your new place is far enough from where you are now that you will have to get new doctors. How far is your move? I was dreading it, but I am very pleased with results. Glad that Melanie is going to be helping you with the down-sizing.
Hi to all the Buddies! Hope you have a good week coming up.
Big Storm is Big Nothing! It's supposedly going way south of us...so all that hullabaloo for nothing. It's sunny here and mid 30s.
I THINK my taxes are ready to go to CPA. But yesterday, I got a corrected 1099, so I guess I'll wait until first of March to take them over. At least my dining room table is cleared of paper piles, except for one big one for the accountant.
I guess I'd better think about getting up to FC for a ride on the bike. I didn't go yesterday...all the joints hurt too much to even consider it.
I see the CDC is issuing a warning...this in a news thing I get from the Washington Post.
Health officials warn that spread of coronavirus in U.S. appears inevitable
The comments were made in separate briefings to lawmakers and reporters on Tuesday, marking an escalation in tone and urgency.
"Ultimately we expect we will see community spread in the United States," Nancy Messonnier, a top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told reporters. "It's not a question of if this will happen but when this will happen and how many people in this country will have severe illnesses."
AND, the local man was found guilty of 1st degree murder from 40 yrs ago...so the rest of his life is in prison. His comment to the police when he was arrested was "test the DNA"...he apparently told a cellmate he didn't think there was any. WRONG! There was....his! The jury just took 4 hours to convict him.
jane
Funny story about the DNA, jane.
Re the coronavirus, what gets me is how much they're hyping that in the US, and never mentioning this year's flu. There have been millions of cases of that here, and thousands of deaths - much worse than COVID19. Frankly, I think we ought to worry lots more about the flu.
We've got some lovely sunshine today. These days are few and far between this winter.
Mary, very overcast but to be 69 degrees. Next rain is tomorrow night I think. The new place is probably about 25 or 30 miles from here, but the medical transport will only take you 7. If John's eyes do go bad and he won't be able to drive, that would be a problem, plus I'm not good driving in unfamiliar areas. I'll have to study up and see if I can drive. I will be selling my car anyway. I take meds 4x a day, so I only do a week at a time in each of the 4 holders. I take a lot of supplements, so 2 of my holders have to be pretty large.
I slept well last night but I forgot to do my exercises before bed, so that may be why. My therapist is coming in about an hour.
Jane, glad the storm bypassed you. Hope you got to the FC.
I'm going to put several things on FB to sell tomorrow. I'll have John take the pics for me because of my tremor.
Have a nice day everyone. Sharon
Jane sounds good that you didn't get snow. Maybe now we will not get the 4inch they say expected
Sharon. I thought that you were just in the thinking about it on the moving.sounds like you have found the place.. Ihatethoightof moving not done it for years.
Mary. Now don't you have a kitchenette in your appt so you can fix something to eat anytime.
We all seem to waking up at 4am these days. T sometimes gets little snack or glass warm milk and then back to sleep today I slept back to 9am. Still not dressed but weather cold and raining so may stay in pj. Had me eye dr. Appt. yesterday. All well.
Jeanne, I had more of a kitchenette where I was in Chattanooga. Here I only have a microwave and a dorm-sized refrigerator. And even before, I almost never "cooked" anything - maybe just a microwave noodle dish or something like that. I could do that here, too, but just haven't. I'm really not a fan of cooking, although I was a good cook. My favorite meal has always been "somebody else cooked it". ;D
Aw, Mary, how about those 2 & 1/2 months on the road to Alaska... surely you fixed a few meals along the way? ;) I will envy you that trip as long as I live, my dream that is no longer reality. But it was fun to think about & even plan, it just doesn't sound as appealing anymore. After 6 years with a new RV I know how many things can go wrong, nearly everything of the RV doing has been replaced, the Ford part, engine & chassis has been no trouble, but have replaced tires over & over before discovering "they" don't adjust alignment for weight it will carry when RV part is added. Glad you are doing well.
I do sneak in to check on y'all but do too much talking over in the Soda Shoppe & hate to repeat & bore the ones that visit in there.
Shirley, the Alaska trip was such a wonderful experience, with so many great memories. I always cooked, and was a good cook. Planning was what I really hated. So I really liked other folks' cooking. I still help my daughter with the turkey dressing on holidays, though. Daughter Kate really has the bug to get a small RV and hit the road with just her dog. I hope that works out for her.
Hope Kate gets the chance, Mary, only so many healthy years, right? I really want a dog to travel with, these cats don't bark when someone comes near the RV! Actually, I'd feel safer out walking if I had a dog along, I'm partial to German Shepherds but maybe they are too big for me now. Ours thought we were equals so her vote sometimes canceled mine out. Cas was boss, she didn't need a leash to obey him. She weighed about 100 lbs so it was a question as which of us took the other for a walk.
When I go to MO alone I do have my campgrounds planned out, but I don't make reservations in case I change my mind & decide to do something else. I have no problem stopping over in a Walmart parking lot for a few hours or night, if I can't get to the place I'm heading for. Always a few other campers around, I just don't get out now that I am alone. I prefer the Corp of Engineer campgrounds with electricity & will watch DVDs at night or on a rainy day if TV isn't any good. Frig & freezer runs on propane along with a stove to heat or cook anything with or without electric hook ups, and I do run the generator when I want to use the microwave. Lots better than the old days. The Rialta was nice for travel but a lot less convenient that this 4-Winds.
At 85, sporting a pig aortic valve, 3 by-passes & 2 stents, I know my days of travel are limited. Cardio wants to replace the valve again but I'd like to hold off since there is a newer one not approved yet, but so far sounding like a much better one.
I walked away from the cataract surgery scheduled for tomorrow... that doctor refused to give in about me being allergic to the drops used after, even when the pharmacist refused to sell me what he ordered because I am on record for being allergic to it. The script got batted back & forth a few times so I called and told them "I'm walking". They then agreed to what was suggested as an alternative for that med but I told them "TOO LATE". The lady on the phone was not nice at all so I asked her if they would "Like to take this to the public"...
I really did not like feeling trapped by the fact the consultation I went in for turned out to be running all the tests & taking measurements for surgery. When the doctor finally came in & asked if I had any questions, I pulled out my list & he started wringing his hands & said, "Well, I'm busy...." Told my kids I wasn't about to let a doctor cut into my eye when he already didn't like me. I had the 5 pages of "disclaimers" of what could go wrong & while I know the job has to be done, but will find someone that isn't running old people through as "one size fits all".
I am ready to run away from home, but will have to wait for a trip to CO mountains mid June. Sons camp next to me & we do have a great week. I insist on paying for everything, tell them "I am spending their inheritance the way I want and getting to enjoy it as well". Works for me. The boys make reservations for us first of the year.
I am almost giddy at being bold/brave enough to walk away from being bullied. I called Medicare & my BlueCross to see what my options are about all this. Ladies from both places say I have a right to a 2nd opinion, and the one from Medicare told me I should get copies of the tests they ran. Which I did & was another butting heads moment. I honestly felt sorry for all those "old people" (like me) sitting in that waiting room, wondering if they were just afraid to walk away & get another opinion. So now I've told all, sound like a nut but am at peace with firing that doctor! My "family" doctor and cardiologist are okay with decisions I make, just put on my chart "Patient refuses"... when I won't take a med recommended. We all know our own bodies and what we can tolerate, I think, and what we can or can't do. I'm not ready to give that option up. I've rambled on too long... Still thinking about that trip to Alaska and how fun it would have been with a willing companion, Mary, and I'm guessing John was easy going? It was such a kick to meet you two when you came through Wichita.
Shirley, glad you're still getting some camping done. I'd love to be going with Kate, but I'm satisfying myself by making travel recommendations. I love that all my girls and even the grandkids are loving to travel, and sometimes using the money gifts I give them for travel. Glad you're standing up for yourself with the doctors.
Good night, Buddies!
Typed out a nice long one but its vanished. Do it again tomorrow.
We contemplated renting an RV for a trip to CO when the kids were young, but after finding out the cost of gas and various other things, we decided to drive and stay at motels with pools for the kids and eat out for dinner. I bought and kept breakfast and lunch things in a cooler, so we didn't go out for those. We took the inland Alaska cruise and enjoyed it but wish we had taken the land tour as well. We traveled a lot until about 10 yrs ago. Then, my back and knees started complaining too much to enjoy it. Our kids are traveling a lot now too with our encouragement. However, I really hope none go abroad this year with the corona virus.
Shirley, I can't imagine RVing by myself. I hope you have a wonderful trip to CO this summer. That's my favorite state. Good for you for standing up for yourself with the Dr. Some of them think they are kings and can make you do what they want. When it's your eyes, that's super serious.
Mary, I used to cook well and a lot, but like you, I preferred someone else's cooking. I'm looking forward to not having to do it anymore.
I finished the laundry yesterday and still need to get some of it folded, but my back was screaming. Working on taxes today.
Sunny today. Sharon
Sunny and at 30 degrees today, but no snow. Our snow melted a lot the last few days...but some still left on yards and where it was piled up in driveways and parking lots, of course.
Sharon...good luck on the taxes. I think mine are ready to go to the accountant, but I'll do a final check by the weekend.
Jeanne...hope the snow didn't reach you.
Mary...I was never a good cook...Raymond was...but I'm ok with fixing what I like...and that's easy and quick.
Hi to Sue, Darlene, Shirley...
I'm moving slowly this morning...going to catch up with my checkbook and Quicken, and read for a bit and go to FC again about 12:30 or 1:00 pm. That's when they're the slowest and I can ride the bike with my Ipad to read from.
Then I need to make a WalMart run to replace some spatulas and a kitchen brush.
No bridge today, unfortunately.
jane
The weather man was right. We sure got the snow. Its real soft kind and so could do a path to my NPaper post end of drive. It is still coming down but just slight. Hope this all for this year.
It was worse on Monday.I have a late afternoon appt. Eye Dr. Usually I can see to drive the 8 miles back home but was just a hard storm coming down. Did not have sunglasses which helps in storm. Friend came out to bring a pair but we decided to leave my car and go into town to Dollar Tree and couple other places and then went to get my car. by this time still pouring and driving out back home a heavy fog came on. Was a white knuckle drive as at 5:20 it is terrible driving across both the twin town. Was I glad to get home. Bet my BP was raging . Never drive in the dark and bad weather again.
"Local" flu (a & b) vs coronavirus. Coronavirus has 2.5% -3% death rate. Local virus has 0.05% death rate. Remember SARS? Its death rate ~ 10%
Be careful out there. Mask don't really protect you. They are 'good' for about 20 minutes unless you have true medical one. The mask you see people wearing just keep your hand from your mouth and nose.
Afternoon, Buddies.
Hi, diglady! Good to see your post.
We've got sun today and high 20s, so all is good. I've been working on getting files set up in my Quicken for 2020. I have my tax info packaged up for my meeting with my tax lady on March 9. That's a relief.
I need to get ready to go to the Fitness Center, too, although I hate going. :coolsmiley:
Stay safe,
jane
Jane. Be Careful at the fitness as they are saying things spread easy there. Suppose to spray them down after ever person uses but doesn't get done. Will be lots of them closing for awhile soon.
specially after that lady coming down with it in California. Now saying that she was close to the Military Base were they have put the 400 People that were on the Ship. We have U of Il. Students returned now that were Studying in Italy. All being checked out.
Jeanne....You're right and the FC has alcohol wipes everywhere and signs on every machine to wipe it down after use. People seem very good about doing that, but I'm hoping March will let me walk outside and I won't need the FC.
I've seen the news programs to say no handshaking and I'm avoiding crowds where there are always people sneezing and coughing...like church, sporting events, grocery stores on Saturday, etc. I'm concerned about flu right now here. I go to church when nobody else is there and try for grocery on their "slow times," >:(
It's a beautiful Friday...with a movie-like snowfall..and sun. Snow to end soon and then warm up for the weekend.
Jane
We've had a couple of very (for us) cold yesterday and today, with enough snow this morning that the schools were out. Of course, it doesn't take much here to close the schools. It's not only unusual to get any snow, but the buses run in the dark, so can't see icy spots. Plus it's very hilly, which makes it harder to drive. Oh, well - not my problem any more.
My world is pretty sheltered here, so not much contact with crowds. But I do have two doctor appointments next week, which will put me in "dangerous" locations. Lots of handwashing, etc. I'm like you, jane - more concerned about the regular flu right now.
I hope Sue is okay - haven't heard from her in a couple of days.
Happy Friday to all the Buddies!
Hi Gals. I'm with you on staying out of crowds, etc. Both viruses are truly scary.
Not much going on here. We worked on taxes yesterday and plan to finish them this afternoon.
I'm in a little less pain today, so that is good, and the sun is out.
When I used to go to the FC, I wiped things down both before and after I used the machine.
No snow here except in the mountains.
Hi to all. Have a good day. Sharon
Never have been on for joining the FC When i did it a few years ago I only used it twice. Feel the same about public swimming pools. Can't think of getting in the water with hundreds of people in them. I was in a accident when about 10 and ended up all tubed up in hospital so not to crazy about water anyway. Always been a walker and run a little.
I see that I have a appt. with Dr. for a BP check on Tuesday. At 2:30 it is not to busy so will get in and out fast. Wash hands both in and out. Some people think a little to fussy about it but I would rather be fussy than Sorry. I myself think that this is going to spread more than what the Health telling us and so I will not be anyplace crowds are. I go to the movies a few times a month but now they are not running until 4pm. Usuall if go at around 1pm Show then very few in. Nothing worth seeing right now.
HAPPY LEAP DAY!!
Jeanne...I think the health people are being honest and saying it will spread. It's the DC politicians who....surprise...are dishonest. I, too, am avoiding crowds.
Beautiful Saturday here and to be warmer. We went to a place we hadn't been to for a couple years...won't be returning. Then stopped by home of other couple who have been in and out of hospital and nursing home. Both now home and improving.
Jane
Good morning Buddies...Beautiful day here..just got back from walking...trying to get a cold so increasingly my vitamin C and taking zertic...Jeanne..hope you get a good report on your Dr visit...BP...Hi Jane..mabey your winter is about over..I need to get my humming bird feeder up..Sharon and Mary..hope things are better for yall..Hi to all I missed...I voted early...so done with that...Have an awesome weekend
Darlene...wow, good on you for having your walk done. I'm still thinking about getting out there. :idiot2: Today and tomorrow to be much warmer and I do prefer to walk outside. But, it's still below freezing here, so I'll wait a bit.
jane
Candy. Now that Zertec will really raise you BP. I used it last year for Alergies and it does work but really made my BP worse.Very little that one can take if getting a cold. I sort of stick with my Grandmother old Home Meds.
Right now I am just trying to stay away from places where lots of people go. Not one for Eating out anymore. Did it just to many years. Was Just watching TV. Again saying forget the face masks unless you the one with the cold. Its the germs coming out not for them going in., Now I have always used the Little dab of Vicks under each nostral . Not up nose. This is what is done over in such as Africa and places poor like that.Would help when working around area where Diseases that were contagious . Odors bad.
Had family living there years ago and also knew Dr. who worked in India. Now at home I use both Bleach and Hydroxide in little soapy water .better than stuff sold. Keep a little water always in Bathroom sink with little soap and bleach to wash hands and i spray kitchen from a bottle of half hydroxide and half water and spray down kitchen tops and sinks after doing cooking and dishes. Grew up learning to do this.
My Grandparents come in 1889 for UK to live in Lowell outside of Boston. In 1890 after have a baby she died of Collora said to have spread from the water running through there and the baby died at 2 months. GF/ He returned back to UK in 1897. So that is where I most probably, years later, told about washing good. I am a little nutty about it. We also warned during the war years to watch and disinfect a lot . Only takes a minute.
I had quite a surprise on Tuesday ! A family member was on Ancestry researching her family . A link to a possible relative was discovered ! When I learned of his mother's name an alert went off in my head ! I knew of her from the church my family attended . My sister said they were friends . It seems my brother is the father ! There is a resemblance too .
Alpiner...lots of interesting stuff coming out with the ancestry sites and the DNA testing. I gather you didn't know your brother had a family?
Jeanne...Ray was big on having wipes to wipe down counters and using paper towels. I guess I inherited that from him. I use a lot of rubbing alcohol and vinegar around here for cleaning. I, too, am avoiding crowds where I can...and not going to WalMart on Sunday, but will grocery shop and do WalMart on a Monday morning. I'm concerned since hearing a patient tell others the doctor told him lots of pneumonia, Flu A&B, bronchitis and all that about. It's sports tournament time here...and that brings back lots of things besides trophies! :(
It's a wonder 54 degrees here and my "work" for today, such as it is, is over. Bed changed and clothes and sheets to be washed tomorrow. I need to get out and walk. I'd bet our Darlene has beat me to it, and probably Sue, too. :2funny:
I hope Sharon is feeling better today.
Mary...hope it's warming up for you, too.
jane
I put my lounging clothes on this morning and now it is warming up. I need to go and fill up my water jugs ind get the case of drinking water. I m out . Just can't get into mood to change clothes. I could just run to Walmart. Nobody seems to dress good that place.
Jane is right .that not place to be on Sunday's.
I took a good walk yesterday late and slept 9 hours. Sooner do that. It's 55 deg. Now.
I still have not got this new iPhone the way I understand it. Tomorrow will go out to target or best buys and see if I can get help. I always have problem with things running on google. No ne with anything by Apple. Just don't want to spend money on their iPhone. Don't like using phones anymore . Evert one texting.Would like a new iPad first.
got to move. All enjoy the day.
Jane my brother was only about 17 when the son was born . I doubt he knew about him . My brother passed in 2005 . Most of his family has welcomed him . He has another son but I don't know if he knows .
Alpiner...one of those complicated family issues. We all seem to have them, don't we.
Well, the tease of spring we had over the weekend has left us and we're back to 30s and a gusty wind. It makes for staying inside feel good.
I did my Monday morning chores...paying insurance bill, redeeming some EE bonds that had come due and making a trip to WalMart and then the local grocery store. I'm not the only one who has to do both to get what I want. The car beside me at WalMart had a personalized license plate...and ta da...there it was when I left the grocery store, too. So, I'm set for the week, I think.
This afternoon I'm reading while my laundry is churning away in the basement. Sooooo very exciting.
Stay warm and safe, Buddies!
jane
Last week we had warm weather in the high 70's & one day it was 83 . Yesterday had a little rain with snow in the local mountains . Today its cloudy & cool . We went to town & we got to try out the seat warmers in our new car !
jane, Does your Walmart have online ordering with store pickup? That's what I did in Chattanooga - didn't have to go in the store. An employee brought the order out to my car. It's wonderful!
alpiner, your new car sounds wonderful.
Jeanne and jane, sorry your taste of spring has gone. We've got three days of rain. It rained so hard against my windows when it started today, it woke me up at 4 a.m.!
Marilyn and Sue, where are you - haven't heard anything from you for a while.
Darlene, glad you're getting some walking in. The guy who comes to do my PT always walks his patients in the halls - very good for us.
I've finished knitting sweaters for both of our spring baby boys. Both sweaters are sized for 6-12 months, so they'll work in the fall/winter when the weather turns cool again. Now to decide what to knit next.
Hope everybody has a good week coming up.
Mary, do you knit hats to match the sweaters?
Sometimes, Bubble. We're all in the south, so there's not too much colder weather here.
I'm glued to the TV this morning. There was a tornado that went through Nashville about 1 a.m., with, as of now, 7 confirmed deaths, and lots of damage. Fortunately we didn't get it here, but thunder woke me up about 6. I'm about 50 miles SE of Nashville (about half-way between Nashville and Chattanooga). More news later.
Hi Gals. Sorry I've been AWOL, but sitting at the computer causes my knees to hurt. I did go to SS Sunday and to the Ortho Dr yesterday. He is very happy with my flex, but my extension still needs work, but probably won't change because my hamstrings are like iron and have always been. He says the continuing pain is probably because the surgeon had to do so much work on my knee. Apparently it was pretty bad. I did use the walker all day yesterday, both at the Dr's and at the Senior Care we went to. They have built a new one about a mile from us that opens in April. It is a little smaller than the other one, but we could keep our doctors and friends and church from around here and we wouldn't have to change drivers' licenses, etc. Also, if we needed assisted care down the line, they could just add it on and we wouldn't have to move. The down side is that the apartment is on the 3rd floor and there's not much room for Bunny to go out and walk and play. Consequently, we would probably have to give her to Brian to take care of. She probably only has 2 or 3 yrs left. She'll be 12 in April.That breaks my heart, but it's coming one way or another.
It has been raining so much here that our roofer is behing, so don't know when he'll get to it. It was scheduled for tomorrow, but so is the rain.
Jeanne, hope you get the BP stablized. Interesting about the ancestry. Joc found some cousins that way, although I already knew about them.
One house on our street has beautiful daffodils in bloom all across her front garden. I planted some in the bottom of my pots under the pansies, but they haven't come up. The pansies are beautiful though.
I stay out of the crowds too. The virus is scary.
Our temps range from 30 to 68. Never know what they are going to be.
Hi to Darlene, Jeanne, Jane, Mary and everyone else. Sharon
Sharon. Surprises me to see that you will be moving up onto a 3rd Floor. Place must be a big one. What is the name of it? Hope they have good Elevators. I found that my friend who moved on to a 2nd floor and was using a walker got where she hardly ever went outside.If I moved I think i would have to move into one that still has a front door right onto the sidewalk. I am so claustrophobic. even staying in hotels gets to me. Hope you will be able to still keep the dog. It has only known you its whole life. would have a hard time moving.
I had a appt. today for myBP testing but Dr. office called me yesterday to say he would not be in. sounds like he is sick. He is Chinese and I was thinking. I hope he has not had family visiting him. We had many Dr. from India, China, Korea here and it seems like they have family visiting all the time. Even the Student from those countries get visits from Family. specially in Summer.I doubt that the students will be going back to China on Summer break this year. They just brought another 116 students from their Studying in Italy back this past weekend. They will be Quarantined for 2 weeks .
Current reports say that there have been 22 deaths from the tornado, so far. Terrible damage!
Mary...glad the tornado didn't affect you or any of your girls. It sounds awful.
It's warmer today, but gusty winds and to rain or snow tonight...so guess spring isn't here yet.
Sharon...sorry for the continuing knee pain. Constant pain wears a person out.
Alpiner...the seat warmers are wonderful and warmer on steering wheel, too.
Jeanne...lots of foreign students there in CU. Good to be cautious about crowds...and doctor's offices.
I stopped in the coffee shop and met a couple people I know. One talked nonstop and every thing seemed to be about her.
I didn't stay long. :smiley6600:
I made a run to WalMart for paper products and need to go back. I thought I had some paper towels and some bathroom tissue..turns out it was all paper towels. To stay I'm stocked now with those is an understatement. ::)
I used to buy paper products in bulk at Sam's Club, but didn't renew after Ray passed away.
Take care and stay healthy!
jane
Hi buddies.just lost my post..will try again..Jeanne hope your BP check turns out good... this new virus is scary...It's cloudy and warm here so got my walk in...where is Sue...don't recall seeing her post lately...Sharon glad your pain is better..when will you be moving?..That tornado in Tennessee was very bad...was that near you Mary? Jane I think Texas just has summer and winter..no spring..Think I will put up my hummingbird feeder.about time for them...I voted early..so don't have to do that today....have good afternoon
Darlene, the tornado wasn't too near me. But it was only about a mile or so from my youngest daughter in Nashville. Her landlady's (and good friend's) office was destroyed. It hit Nashville in an area that had been hit by tornadoes in 1998. This one was really bad.
Hi everyone. I've been here to read every day. Freckles and I visited the Cancer center today before going over to Hospice. We stopped in at the Pet Loss group to give the people there some love. There was a new lady there who had lost her dog only two weeks ago. Freckles knew she was needed there so she sat with that lady for the longest time.
All is well here, Not much going on. I am trying to slow my life somewhat but I am still walking Freckles 3-4 times a day. We get in about 12,000 steps a day, 5 miles or there about.
Keith has good and bad days but he is hanging in there.
I took the oldest Kitty (19 yrs) to the vet yesterday and he had 4 teeth extracted, I brought him home today, What a struggle trying to get the antibiotics in his poor little mouth, now he only has a few teeth left. He had several removed the day before I got him 7 years ago, from Snipped where I worked at the time.
MaryZ
That was really a bad Tornado that Tenn. had. Wind must have been heavy around your area also. It is showing on the 5:30 news at the moment. Looks like it and politics going to take over the TV tonight.
Jane. Like you I picked up paper towels and toilet paper yesterday thinking to stock up. Must have had the same idea empty my head last Thursday because now got double stock. I store them in my one bathroom I very seldom use. Way to many.
Yes Jane. CU is so international now. Must be 1/3 students from Asia and we have 8000 Latin people living here now. Notice more when in Walmarts. Their favourite store. Just 5 min. from me but I don't use it much.
Just showing on the local news now. Another small plane crashed outside town. This is the 3rd one now in 2 months. all killed. There where 3 people on this one ,and the one 3 weeks ago 6 including a 7 year old. They head for the 3 small Airports around the area. Have problem and head for the Interstate Landing.
Mary...no, the WalMart here in town doesn't do that grocery collection for pickup.
Sunny day with snow overnight, but it'll melt today, I'm sure.
No bridge, but our 94 yr old player called and said "let's meet for lunch anyway." OK with me, so I'm ready to go in about a half hour.
I had a call that I have a delivery from local flower place, so I called back and said I'd pick up after my lunch out. I drive right by the place. They did the flowers for Ray's funeral and Patricia has used them several times to send a bouquet, so I suspect she's at it again. A lovely surprise for no special reason. (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/Smileys/alive/smitten.gif)
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!!
jane
Marilyn...good to see your post!
Jeanne...we're both well stocked up on paper products. :2funny:
Sue...we miss seeing your posts!
Sharon and Darlene...spring must be in your area of the country. Nothing here yet...just more snow last night.
Spring isn't here yet, but it's teasing us.
My therapist dismissed me today, and I am now using a cane! Yea! I haven't decided if I will go to an outside therapist yet or not. Too much going on. Melanie is coming Sun for 3 or 4 days. Realtors coming later in the week. Lots of stuff to declutter and pack away before it goes on the market. I guess Brian is going to take Bunny. John is just adamant that she doesn't belong in the Independent living. We are visiting Brookdale again on Fri to see their largest apt which is on the first floor and will be available in 2 weeks.I suspect we will take it. It's not too far from the dining hall or the front door. I'm not claustrophobic,Jeanne, but I do think the first floor is safer in general.
Marilyn, I'm glad things are a little better for you and bless Freckles for his caring for others.
Mary, I didn't realize the tornado was so close. That's scary. That was the one thing I hated about the MW.
Darlene, there's no perfect climate, is there.
Jane and Jeanne, had to laugh at your paper purchases. I tend to do that too. Hope you have a nice lunch, Jane. Sharon
I am just testing my wifi. Most of our erea lost wifi and Internet along with tv part. of the day. Looks like wifi back as I m on. iPad. Some times it reaches the stores an banks but I think all quit using cable . One of these days the whole country is going to go black so easy on cable but little safer satellite I think. I can see xfinity being out of business before long. The are gettin into more than tv and Internet now loosing lot of stations and this streaming is getting popular.
Sue .that sounds better to me. Ground floor long as the building not sitting on concrete slab with no basement.
Good idea for dog also .be a lot of trouble walking it. You will miss it I am sure but good family will have it. Are the the ones with children?
Warmer here and sunny and so I need to go library and post office.
I cancelled Dr. Appt. until Friday. Usually not many there that day.
So!! I haven't been here in two years.?!!
I've been reading my old posts to see
where I stand.! The last time I was on
here, I was looking for Ginger Wright and I never found her.
There has been a big change in my life! Due to medication problems, I have been moved to Assisted Living. No more big apartment! No more overnights with people who visit me from out of town! I miss being in Independent Living but I have a lovely one room place with a nice bathroom. I am waited on hand and foot! They even do my laundry once a week plus all my meals are taken in a beautiful dining room. Can't complain.
So I will try to catch up with you all. Please be patient with me! Thanks🙏🤓❤️.
I forgot to say my name was Ann Alden on SN and Annie on SL.
Want to add that I have cousins in Champagne IL and their last name is Schneider. They had 12 or 15 children so I thought JesnneP might know them!
Welcome, Annie! Where are you located? I just moved into an assisted living facility in a small town in middle Tennessee. I had been in an independent living apartment in Chattanooga, but after major health issues moved here to be closer to one of my daughters. I'm happy in this nice, friendly, small community - like you say, being taken care of with laundry, cleaning, meals, activities, etc. I'm currently in a one-room studio apartment, but will moved into a one-bedroom unit when one is available.
Sharon, glad you're doing well, and finding a place more to your liking, and available soon. I know you'll miss your baby, but maybe he'll come to visit sometimes.
I Skyped with Jean last night, and she had driven around some of the hard-hit area in Nashville (near her house). She said she even had to pull over and just cry because the devastation was so incredibly bad - and in a neighborhood that she knows well. The recovery will be SO hard!
Happy Wednesday to all the Buddies!
annieA
Welcome back.
Sounds like you were here a long time ago .not many here now from years back. I go back to senior net also. Sounds like you have made big changes. Hope you are keeping healthy now.
I will see if I can find any of your family here on champaign.l will check city book. Only one by that name had a small grocer store before the big ones came in. Now the small ones are either .mexican, Chinese, or Indian.
How about looking in your phone book? Frances and Sheila Schneider live there. Frances is the mother of that large family. She is 102 years old and still going strong! Sheila is a professor at the Illinois university. She lives with Frances.
I forgot to say that Frances had two sets of twin boys, born only 18months apart!
Frances and her husband owned a travel agency. Her parents moved in with them to help raise the kids! Sometime during those years their house burned to the ground. This is all beyond my ken!🤓
Annie. I can check the phone book. But very few people use home lines anymore and havn't gotten a phone book past year. She may be listed in the Univ. Of Illinois College book. Now what was your last name?
Annie...last I heard Ginny Wright was in a nursing home, so probably not online much, if at all.
A pretty day and the ice in my driveway is finally melted, but very, very windy and dark clouds now that may bring us rain.
That should take care of the remaining dirty snow. I'm going out with a friend this afternoon. I've also put away my winter "stuff" and am dragging out some Easter and spring colors for the house. It's so drab without bits of color.
jane
Annie, I go back to SN also, but have only a vague recollection of your name. We are moving into an independent living apt sometime this spring. We're putting the house on the market within the next 2 weeks. I look forward to not cooking and having weekly cleaning. I do have a girl who comes in every 2 weeks, but that's not quite enough with the dog and all.
Jeanne, my son's sons are 18 and 21, but they do have a yellow lab and his wife is at home most of the time, so Bunny will have company, but she is really slowing down.
Jane, I'm glad someone else likes a little color in their house. So many people I know have neutral color schemes. Nice that you're getting rid of the snow. We have more rain.
Mary, it must have been devastating for Jean to see all the destruction from the tornados. It looks awful on TV.
My cleaning girl is here today and when she leaves, we're going to the grocery--for the first time in at least 2 months or so. I'll still use the motorized cart though. Too much walking without it.
I hope Sue is all right. We haven't heard from her for a week or so.
Hi to everyone I haven't mentioned. Have a good day. Sharon
Hi everyone..just checking in...Beautiful day..walked a mile.around track field...sun feels good...has anyone hear from Sue? ..Hope she's ok...Jeanne how did your appt go concerning ur BP? Hi Annie..welcome back.Hi to JaneMary..Sharon Marlyin..have good weekend
Sunny afternoon here! I need to get out and walk, like Darlene!
I'm hosting our Friday night out thing tonight, so went down to a local place that has homemade by owners and picked up some cherry bars. Not my favorite...but, hey, they're backed and ready to serve. I also went to liquor store and picked up Charonnay for one of the people tonight.
Nothing exciting here otherwise.
jane
Hi Buddies It is a dreary day here on the Oregon coast today, misting not quite a rain yet but more is to come. We took some boxes over to the church for the rummage sale next month. It was mostly cups and glasses out of one of the kitchen cabinets, plus a glass canister set and a punch bowl set. I am try my darnedest to get rid of some of the clutter in this house. Little by little to is going away.
Someone asked what is my last name. It's Alden. I was just Ann Alden when I was on SeniorNet. Got on in 1997!
To whoever asked about my cousins in Illinois, I don't know if I am talking to them on cell phones. As to the University listing, it would be under Sheila ??????. Having a senior moment. Sorry 😐
Schneider, yaaaaaaay!
Jane, I heard that Ginger Wright had a stroke so I don't expect to see her on here. Thanks for your info!
Jeanne, have you located my cousin Sheila schneider?
They live at on N Church St in Champaign
So I called Sheila and we talked for almost two hours! We had to get caught up after almost 18 months! It was delightful!🤓❤️🙏
Hi Gals. So busy here, just haven't posted regularly. Yesterday we went to see the 2 bdrm apt at Brookdale and loved it, so we have $ down for first right of refusal, so we'll take it when they call us. In the meantime, we are trying to declutter and spruce things up for selling. We don't have to sell before moving, but furnished places always sell better. Melanie and Sangmin came down with awful colds last week after the little grands left, so they won't be here till a week from Sunday as they don't want to contaminate us. The new apt is much larger than the one nearby and on the first floor.
I've finished my therapy at home and haven't contacted the outside therapy for my back. I am also using a cane now rather than the walker. I used it all day yesterday and was exhausted when I got home. We didn't stay for dinner, altho we were invited. We also spent about 2 hours visiting with our friends from HH that live there. They also have the same apt as we will get. So nice to catch up and to find out how a resident feels about everything.
John is still going full steam ahead and exhausts me just to hear him say all the things we have to do. Between my knee and my back, I'm not really enthused about work. Mel & S will help when they come, but I don't think either of the other kids will be here before we get moved out. Then they will come to see if we have left anything they want and then the rest will be auctioned. Mary, you've been through all this, so you know what a pain it all is, but at least your 3 girls all pitched in and did things for you. Of course, it was a different situation with your John just passing. Our kids are so scattered, it's hard for them to get here to help.
Darlene, you are so good about your walking. I wish my knee would heal so that I could get back to doing some exercise.
Jane, have fun at your Fri night gathering. The cherry thingys sound good.
Very sunny and 60 today. Quite a change. The roofer got finished yesterday, so that was wonderful too before the realtors come next week.
Annie, where do you live? I'm in SC just south of Charlotte, NC.
Marilyn, it sounds like we're doing the same kinds of things. At least you don't have a deadline, but it's difficult anyway.
Have a nice day everyone and Sue, get in here and post! Sharon
Sharon, doesn't it feel wonderful when a decision is made! Seems like such a weight is lifted off. You'll love not having to do any cleaning or meal prep or home maintenance. And, for me, not having the burden of ownership was wonderful, too. (Incidentally, I have 4 daughters, not 3. :smitten: )
Glad to hear that at least some of us are getting some walking in (like I should). Congrats to Darlene and jane. I hope Sue is okay - she usually doesn't go this long without checking in. jane, do you have her son's e-mail or phone?
I checked in on the SEC women's basketball tournament from time to time last night. The Lady Vols lost to KY last night. Hate that! I'm glad Margaret didn't get to SC to the games. I know she's disappointed.
The cleanup from the Tennessee tornadoes continues -as it will for sometime. It's really awful for those affected. Fortunately we have't had any more rain for a few days, so that doesn't hamper the clean-up.
I'm having fun knitting stuff for my greats-to-be. I hope the parents-to-be are pleased, too, but don't really care about that - it's fun for me, in any case.
Hope ALL the Buddies have a good weekend.
Annie
There are 7 schneiders in tel.book but no Sheila. However one by that name shows connected to Parkland college and affiliated with the u of I. F her age showing around 60 years. Does give I home address and tel number on this person.
I don't want to show it here.
I did go and get the appt.for checkup with doctor Friday. All seems to be o.k now. I Took him card for every day in past month on BP it had stayed in around mid 140's /70/69 He says that good place to be and called in prescription for same med. I can now just see him in 6 month instead of monthly. I will be happy with that. Just hope now no problem with getting drug from China. Or Korea.. Did a quick chest check and said to call if any problems .iwant to stay away from places with lots people at the moment.
I got double of things at the grocery store yesterday . My pantry and freezer o.k .i could last 3 months. People had carts just loaded down with paper products. One had full cart of sanitising stuff. Shelves were empty again. I just stickwith my vinegar,bleach.vicks etc. i think this is going to be a problem all summer now.
I am going to be hanging out at library. I think will put books onto my IPad to read.
Nice day here today. Will do some walking. I am outgoing to hang around library much for awhile. May put some books on my IPad. To read..
Looks like i repeated myself thers. Will just leave it.
It is 1 pm already. I slept until 9am as I woke up at 4am and got a glass warm milk in order to go back to sleep
Mary, sorry about saying 3 instead of 4. You're so lucky to have them. It looks like lots of people are helping with the tornado damage and donating as well. So nice to see.
Jeanne, glad your BP is stable now with your current med. I think staying at home is the thing to do these days. Sharon
Jeanne..thumbs up on BP med...which 2 are u taking..Candy
Freckles and I have been back to walking about 5 miles per day for at least the ;ast 5-6 weeks. She is losing some of the "too many Treats" weight she gained over the last few months. I am back at the gym 3 days a week that only topped for about a month after my surgery on my foot. The foot is still painful, I wonder if I will ever be free from the pain in that foot. Aleve seems to be the only thing that works and I am not sup[osed to take that being on blood thinners, but I do take it one every few days some times I wait a couple of weeks . I keep hoping that the Tylenol will work but it never does.
Quote from: SharonE on March 07, 2020, 11:11:52 AMHi Gals. So busy here, just haven't posted regularly. Yesterday we went to see the 2 bdrm apt at Brookdale and loved it, so we have $ down for first right of refusal, so we'll take it when they call us. In the meantime, we are trying to declutter and spruce things up for selling. We don't have to sell before moving, but furnished places always sell better. Melanie and Sangmin came down with awful colds last week after the little grands left, so they won't be here till a week from Sunday as they don't want to contaminate us. The new apt is much larger than the one nearby and on the first floor.
I've finished my therapy at home and haven't contacted the outside therapy for my back. I am also using a cane now rather than the walker. I used it all day yesterday and was exhausted when I got home. We didn't stay for dinner, altho we were invited. We also spent about 2 hours visiting with our friends from HH that live there. They also have the same apt as we will get. So nice to catch up and to find out how a resident feels about everything.
John is still going full steam ahead and exhausts me just to hear him say all the things we have to do. Between my knee and my back, I'm not really enthused about work. Mel & S will help when they come, but I don't think either of the other kids will be here before we get moved out. Then they will come to see if we have left anything they want and then the rest will be auctioned. Mary, you've been through all this, so you know what a pain it all is, but at least your 3 girls all pitched in and did things for you. Of course, it was a different situation with your John just passing. Our kids are so scattered, it's hard for them to get here to help.
Darlene, you are so good about your walking. I wish my knee would heal so that I could get back to doing some exercise.
Jane, have fun at your Fri night gathering. The cherry thingys sound good.
Very sunny and 60 today. Quite a change. The roofer got finished yesterday, so that was wonderful too before the realtors come next week.
Annie, where do you live? I'm in SC just south of Charlotte, NC.
Marilyn, it sounds like we're doing the same kinds of things. At least you don't have a deadline, but it's difficult anyway.
Have a nice day everyone and Sue, get in here and post! Sharon
Sharon...sounds like you've found a good apt.
Mary...I will send an email to Tim and see if everything is ok with Sue. She may have computer problems again.
Jeanne...glad your doc appt went well.
Darlene...good to see you.
Annie...hi to you.
Marilyn...I wish I could walk as far as you do.
Beautifully warm day today and I walked, though it was a hard one. I went further than I should have and was hurting by the time I got home.
jane
Such a great day today. Wind was bad but sun felt great. I meant to take a good walk in the big park we have. I went to bed at 11 am Changed the time on clock. Woke up to see 5am so back to sleep. Next time i woke was 10am. Bye the time I read the paper wa 12:30. Went to pick up myBP pills. Dr. made them for 3 months. Glad in away as these made in Asia and just don't know what is going to happen to these companies as to keep running. Day went so fast that never did get the walking in other than to 2 stores. Hope nice day tomorrow.
Got to get my garbage out to curb.
Now I thought Sue said that she was having company for a few day. Couple from her navy days. Good for Jane to call her son.
JeanneP, I wrote a long piece yesterday about getting in touch with my cousin and what a great time we had talking on the phone for almost 2 hours but I can't find it here😢!
I am from Columbus Ohio. Born in Indianapolis IN in 1935. Just celebrated my 85th birthday on February 17th.
My cousin lives in your hometown!💕🤓🤣
Good morning, Every Buddy and welcome to Annie A. I've had computer/phone problems last week and wasn't able to get here--so please accept my Hello and apology for the time away. I always miss our daily chats if I can't get in here!
Tim did come by this morning and he took me to the battery place and helped me buy the batteries I needed to use my computer. My phone has been out of service all weekend, too. I had to call Sara and let her know that I can play bridge on Wednesday. Now I'll have to call Terri to see if she can pick me up.
Tim came by this morning and helped me get my telephone/phone numbers back in business. I had about 4 or 5 days without my computer--and believe me, I hated that! We went to a store that sold batteries for phones, he brought them home and now I'm back hopefully for good.
Welcome, Annie A. It's good to see your posts today and I'll be looking for more each day.
I haven't walked this morning and need to get outside for that. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Annie...your post is at the top of the page. https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=171091
Sue...good to see you back; I'm glad Tim got you the batteries you need and have you back in business.
Jeanne...yesterday was gorgeous...today, not so much.
Temp is in the high 40s and it has rained all day! I took my tax papers to my accountant, and she ran a temp return for me and I don't have to pay anything in now to state or fed. I get refunds and apply them to next year's both fed and state returns.
I'm just glad it's all over in her hands!
Jane
Sue, so glad to see you back. You've been missed.
jane, glad to hear about your taxes. My CPA is working on mine, but it's not ready yet.
Nothing much going on around here. I went to the doc this morning - to check on weight, INR level, feet swelling, etc. He's not concerned (whew!) - just come back in a month for another blood check. It's supposed to be rainy here the rest of the week, starting this evening. Glad I don't have to be out in it - and that there's no severe weather in the forecast.
Happy Monday to all the Buddies!
Good dry Tues. morning. I haven't adjusted to the time change yet.
I need to drop "corrected" tax form off at accountant's office and do some grocery shopping. I didn't want to goin the rain yesterday. I guess that makes me a fair weather shopper. :coolsmiley:
Have a healthy, happy Tuesday!
Jane
Annie
Yes that was the address I. Found. church street. Glad you had the tel. No. And got to reach her. Is she still with Parkland College?
Still windy and heavy rain here. I need to go out today as it is important. I stayed home yesterday. Could have found lots work to do but can't get in the mood. I need to go and get my road test done for my drivers licence. Also my passport need renewing. That 10 years past fast..
Sue. Glad you now back posting. That is a reason I hang onto my home phone line. Our cable was down for the day last week and cut off computers, WiFi mobile service .internet. At least home line working.
I think I will start reading my library books on line for awhile until this health mess gets over. Last year the found bed bugs infesting the library and closed for a few days. I notice that they no longer let the homeless come in with all their bags etc. When it's cold. Not seeing as many this winter but yet the shelters at night are filling up and they can hold 150. So many not even from Illinois.
It's almost past "morning" here, so I need to hurry with this post. :2funny:
It's a beautifully sunny day, but temp in the high 30s. I'm having a hard time getting used to Daylight time change.
I took my corrected tax form that came late yesterday and dropped it off, filled up the car with gas at the nice low price, thanks to the Saudi-Russian price war, and did my grocery shopping at WalMart. They weren't too busy. I heard them say they were out of hand sanitizers. Not a big surprise, I guess.
I need to do some housekeeping chores. My gal is quite sick, so I hope she stays home on Thursday. It's either shingles or some horrible neuralgia...occipital neuralgia...and her nerve pain is INTENSE. She's on a lot of meds since they're not sure which she has until she gets her blood work back...and her *&^% insurance oks an MRI.
Time to catch up on my bookkeeping, too, and then the dreaded chores! :coolsmiley:
STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY, DEAR FRIENDS,
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. This will be just a quicky to say Hello. Tim came by with lots of paper work for me to sign for my accountant and forms to send money to the IRS. My investments have been doing well, but I'm having to pay more interest, too. YUCK!
I hope every Buddy is feeling well this morning and I hope you have a nice day. My cleaning ladies were here before Tim and everything is tidy and ship shape (at least for a while!).
Sue
Hello out there...we have summer in Texas this week...85 and humid tomorrow...the worlds in panic mode it seems..no hand sanitizer wipes in the stores I've been in..shelves empty...Hope everyone is staying well...not much going on with me...do have appt this week to get lowlights in my hair...some day may just be grey.but like a little color...Happy Taco Tuesday....
Hi Gals. I've been AWOL for a while too. Yesterday, I started cleaning and sorting out the file cabinets. Have a nice big box of genealogy for Traecy. She may have most of it, but she can go through it and decide what to pitch.
At noon I went to the dr. for a urinalysis. It wasn't definitive, so I'm not on AB yet. I wasn't sure I had a UTI, but had mild symptoms. After that, I went to the nail salon to get my toenails trimmed and a gel coat on my one nail that splits. Then to the grocery for an RX. By the time I got home, I was exhausted. It was my first time driving and no problems. So glad to be able to go and come when I want.
John washed the windows in and out. I still have a big file drawer to sort our of the 4, so will try to get that done tomorrow. I'm hurting now.
Marilyn, can't the foot dr. give you an rx for Tramadol? I can't imagine walking 5 miles, especially with a sore foot.
Annie, I grew up in Indianapolis, Broad Ripple area. I was born in Peru and moved to Indy in 46. I now live in SC.
Sue, I'm so glad your absence was just due to computer problems. We hoped that was the case. We all missed you.
Darlene, good grief, 85 degrees already? It's 70 here and supposed to rain. It's overcast.
Jane, glad you get a refund and its all in the hands of the CPA now. We mailed ours last Sat, I think, but haven't gotten the signed receipt yet.
Too bad about your cleaning girl. Mine doesn't come this week.
Jeanne, good idea to read on your pad. I don't have my pad set up for books, but our library is spic and span. I just finished Robin Cook's PANDEMIC. Pretty good.
Mary, glad you got a good bill of health from the dr.
I need to get busy. Sharon
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Sharon, I grew up on Winthrop Ave down by the Fairgrounds. This is so much fun. My brother lived in Broad Ripple. He is now in a an assisted living home. On Fall Creek Dr.
I have an old friend who lives in McCormick, SC near Charlotte, NC! It truly is a small world!🤓🙏❤️
My friend and I have been best friends for a long time. We both have February BDs! We've known each other since we were 10 years young! We've remained friends over many years having moved around in a lot in different states!
Holy Hot Weather, Darlene...85!Some places here reached 70 on Sunday and we though that was warm, but it's back down now and rain for tomorrow. That should take the rest of the snow piles out and maybe the 40s will let some things start to get green and push through the ground. Right now everything is some shade of brown or tan.
We played bridge today...hurrah! Then I picked up my new glasses and got my garbage and recycles out to the curb for pickup tomorrow.
Tomorrow afternoon I also get a much needed haircut. Nothing else new or exciting here.
jane
I need d to go and get a hair cut also. Thing is it is just the way I like it on top and sides but the back is awful. My hair does that. Just doesn't grow right. Grows so fast in back.
Getting cold again,fact saying quite a good bit of snow Saturday.
I wanted to go and take my drivers road test few weeks early. Last year I went in cold ice weather and failed it and had to go back in 3 days. For one thing I had just bought the car. I still not use to it. Only driven 1360 miles in past year.not worth all the insurance on it.
Big ball game on this weekend. They are going to play but nobody will be in the stands. So crazy. Other team coming a long way. Should just forget about sports.spring break for all univ. and schools next week. After than they are going to let univ. students study from home . One school closed down because the tasting a 7 year old boy for it. He uses the school bus.
They are asking for people to take hundreds of jobs cleaning things down. City buildings and such. It was just last year when the laid many off saying not enough work.
Universities here also closing down after spring break...take all your stuff home now...and we'll do online after the break. The dorms and meal service will stay open for those who have no place to go.
The impact on sports financially will be huge, too, as well as the airlines...and the cruise ships.
Rainy and blustery day here, and I'm off for a haircut at 1:30. I hope the old joints are moving better by then...very painful this morning.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
Sherry I am allergic to tramadol. It makes me terribly sick to my stomach.
Very quiet here this week. I'm doing a lot of baby-knitting for the great-grandsons-to-be. We have more severe weather predicted for tonight, and are just hoping there are no more tornadoes. So many folks are still trying to recover from those last week.
Many of the skilled-care facilities in Middle Tennessee are now closing to all visitors, even family members. This assisted-living place has not closed, but I won't be surprised if it does in the near future.
Stay well, Buddies!!
Addendum: We've now been officially closed to all visitors for two weeks(including family). Only trips out are for doctor visits. The Director says this is a state-ordered restriction.
My S and F acting funny again. Just typing this to see if I can clear it up. Throws it back to 2o16 . Didn't we change the way it ran back them. Someone new took over.
Jeanne...no idea why you're seeing 2016.
Mary...same here...hospital, and other facilities are closed to any visitors. Our main cases are in the Iowa City area...and all were on a cruise ship on the Nile. YIKES! Not someplace I'd have wanted to be.
It's a sunny day here, but cold with a brisk wind. We may get snow in some parts of Iowa tomorrow. UGH...not wanting that,though it shouldn't last long.
I think I'm going to be doing a lot of exploring Netflix, Prime videos, etc. for the next few weeks.
Stay SAFE, Buddies!
jane
Hi Buddies..sorry I can't make print larger...it's still warm and humid....the news is telling older people like us to stay home.....but.....I have plans to go to my daughters next week....so think I will go.....just use common sense..and want be around crowds...Hi Jane...Sue Mary Sharon Marlyin and everyone else....have great weekend
Afternoon, Buddies! It's SNOWING here for the last 3-4 hours. It was supposed to go way south of us...guess it's GPS got messed up! The temp is dropping a bit to....just down to 30, so it may not melt too quickly. Roofs and grasses are all covered, but I'm not going anywhere, so let it snow!
I need to get my bathroom and kitchen floor swiffered and that'll be the extent of my work for today. I did bake a pkg of bacon this morning, so have that for breakfast this next week, at least.
I'm listening to music on my tv...the various music choices we have...and that's pleasant.
Stay HEALTHY,
jane
Candy. Now they are saying not to be around many people. I live alone and intend to do that. I have lots food.books things to do.I can stay home. I am a person who like to do that anyway. Lived alone 58 year and enjoyed it.Always did as a child. Alway had a pet of some kind . Now just parrot. Great entertainer. spend lots of time on phone and friends figure on staying home also.
Jane. Well we are really getting a good snow storm. They said would be light but it about 2 inc. already and still coming down. Will need some warm sun now to clear it. It is the soft kind though.
Town seems to be so quiet other than all the crowds storming the Grocery stores. I always keep my place well stocked, always have.Could last a long time. Never lost the habits we had years ago for the 7 years war were food hard to find. Sure did not panic over the lack of Toilet paper.
Obviously very quiet around here. They've started checking blood pressure and temperature every day - fine with me. Margaret came by to bring me my mail that had come to her house, and to pick up the hats I had knitted for the babies-to-be. One of the staff went out to give her the hats and pick up what she had for me. Obviously I won't be going to the baby shower next Saturday.
My youngest (Jean) had to have her very-old dog put to sleep yesterday. Very traumatic for her, of course, even though she knew it was time. It's never easy. Another dog will find her and her love before too long, I'm sure.
I would understand a run on hand soap and/or sanitizer, but the run on toilet paper is mystifying.
This is our birthday time - granddaughter Alison today, granddaughter Sarah tomorrow, and me on Monday. A great time!
Stay well, Buddies!
Quiet around here, too. I did go out and drove to a nearby town which has a locker. I picked up some meat and some locally made milk choc peanut clusters. It was snowing, but the roads were fine.
Mary...do new mothers use the baby cocoons any more, do you know?
Jane
I don't know, jane. In fact, I don't even know what that is. Guess I need to look it up. ;)
Mary...cocoons were popular for infants...keep them swaddled which they apparently like.
https://www.icreativeideas.com/35-adorable-crochet-and-knitted-baby-cocoon-patterns/
I may knit one to add to hats and socks I knitted for baby coming in July.
The couple canceled a trip to a wedding in CO for the weekend. Colorado has a limit on 50 people at an event, apparently, and with Alexandria pregnant, they decided home was the place to be.
Nephew has also been "grounded" by his company from any trips to meetings/conferences, etc. and this is their busy season....contractors putting up walls for highways, developments, etc. He's glad to be grounded.
My sister in Ohio says schools closed through at least end of month and Gov is talking of closing restaurants and bars.
We still have school on and restaurants open, etc. Outbreaks here limited to people who were on the Nile cruise and a few others elsewhere...but who knows with no testing kits readily available.
Thank heavens for the internet and things like Prime video and Netflix and the others.
Stay HEALTHY, Buddies!
jane
!#$%^& I'm coming down with something. No temperature (they've checked it twice), but I have a sore throat and productive cough. This has come on since this morning, and the staff here knows about it. I'm staying in my room. More news when available.
TAKE CARE OF YOU, Mary! I'm glad you're in a place where they'll check on you and you'll get your meals and health care as you need. Good Grief.
STAY HEALTHY, BUDDIES! And, thank heavens for the internet and we can stay connected.
jane
Mary.....hope it's nothing serious....our school is closing for 2 extra weeks and the family dollar has no hand sanitizer...or TP.....neither does Walmart or HEB....crazy...lets all pray for each other...this to shall pass
They can't figure what to do with the homeless shelters here. We have about 3 soup kitchens that serve about 300 a day in one of them. Can't understand that many in a small town. Most are not even Illinois people. The are going to still make the food but hand it to people on the outside . Only thing is that they use volunteers 55 and older and some not wanting to show up.
I I do have a hard time knowing how such as these shelters work . i was taking sheets to a women's shelter and some of the women just sitting around talking. Reading etc. And people who volunteer to help run the shelter were running sweeper, cleaning kitchen etc . I Was told that they could not ask the people living in shelter to do it.
We wait years for new licence plates in Illinois. Mine must be 10 years or older. They use to be made by the prisoners in the large prison here. It was stopped because said not legal to have them doing It. Think how much less it would cost to run a State with other things needed ,if they would stop being so good hearted. Put pool tables. Big tv. And exercise equipment for prisoners to spend their days.
Gosh I had better go take a walk as I am getting mean thinking. Tell us to stay away from places for couple weeke. I wili go barmy. Specially if gets warm. No movie places are open. Soon the will be closing mall.
I do need to get my hair done but wonder about that. Maybe just trim the Back myself . Rest o.k.
Sun is out But I am still in my comfy clothes..
Happy Birthday Mary get well soon.
We had 4 people coming back from China with the virus at the start and not read of any since but today now they have got one at the Emergency at one of the big hospital. They already have tent on the outside fixed up for testing people complaining of feeling unwell. They test, give med to take home . Now the word is out that if you feel bad do not take Ibraprophan ( can't spell in) as its not good for this ailment. Make sicker. So not the stores will be out of any other Like Tylenol.
In my twin Cities now at 5pm today all bars and restaurants have to close down. Will deliver food still. I would not want to eat any. I bet the pizza delivery will go crazy. They always busy anyway.
Thanks, Buddies. I'm better today, but definitely not over this cold (or whatever it is). The Home Health nurse says a high fever is the first symptom of Covid, and so far, I'm not running a fever. But I'm still confining myself to my room.
Jeanne, they said on TV today that what you heard about ibuprofen hasn't been proven at this point. So don't count on that.
Our Libraries will be closed until April 14 they say. What we ordered on line will stay of the shelf.
Town is so quiet. Don't even hear a car of bus. All bars,Restaurants had to close down at 5pm prompt. I think the Fast food places can hand out through the drive up but that will not work . One person working it and traffic would be running into the main roads. Same with the restaurants until the food they have is gone. Call and pick up at door. All will now bother as cost to much to do that. I suppose the Pizza cars will deliver until run out.
I tried reaching the Drivers place as I need to renew my License and take the road test. Planned on thursday. Thought maybe see if the would extend. Couldn't reach them but on 6pm news they told us that all State offics like that will be closed down and such as Test. New Reg. will add 30 days onto the time due. So I can relax a little.
The now say that the Emergency Dept at the Big hospital got people with the virus in today and so will use Tents on the outside. Now entering hospital. They will give medicine to anyone with it but has to go home. Such as Heart attaches etc will be tested in tent and put through to hospital. Same for baby Delivery. We may loose a few people this way. So sad. They say that the madness is far worse than if a Flooding or Tornado. Fires etc. Way people are reacting. Specially the food problems
Wan't every one to stay in house for a time and this is what should be done. At least we have homes to stay in.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I'm up, but not 'at em'--just putzing around and still not dressed for the day. My microwave quit yesterday and I need to do something about that--Tim was here yesterday but I didn't realize the microwave had quit. Now I know, but don't know what to do about it!
It's chilly here this morning and I need to get dressed and out for my morning walk. I've had breakfast and tidied up the kitchen, but that's as far as I've gotten!
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well. Take care and enjoy your day!
Sue
same here...some sun today and then 3 days of rain.
I got up and out to WalMart by 8:00 am and got what I needed. Time to eat up the stuff in the freezer!
Bank has closed lobby....drive up and atm open. I suspect all restaurants will go with call in and drive up. I heard chick fileta is doing that.
Jeanne...I think food is still being delivered to stores and restaurants...they are just closing dining areas or limited to 25 people, etc. Here they're saying groceries are hiring people to stock shelves overnight to keep up with demands.
Our schools are closed, too, but food will be available for children who get free meals at school.
I'm not sure how people are going to keep their teens inside, unless schools have sophisticated internet classes all set up. It may be teachers are making weekly packets of assignments and collecting homework online or by drop off at school offices. Teachers make those packets for kids who go on vacation, etc. it'll just take a lot of photocopying for those who don't have computers. All the schools around me are closed until further notice as is Fitness Center at hospital and all support groups.
Take care and stay healthy!
Jane
I am going to hold off taking laundry but heading outtogrocery store .i thought I had gotten enough veg. But running out fast. Surely I can find them. Since I gotten to roasting all of them now in the fat free cooker that I love, I am eating so many roasted. Luv them.
Sun out so have to get out.not get near crowds.
Glad everybody else is doing well. I feel some better this morning, but still very hoarse and sneezy/nose-blowing. Still no temperature. (YEA!)
Sue, call Tim and ask him to get you a microwave. They're very cheap now, and he won't have any trouble. You could also order one online and have it delivered directly to you.
Glad jane and Jeanne are getting some sunshine. Rainy and cloudy all day here. This is not too bad for me. When the sun comes out, my room "green-houses" and the a/c just won't handle it. And I just don't handle indoor temps of over about 72*. Margaret brought me a floor fan, though, and that should help some.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
I got this information from a Christian website that I am a member of.
I got this info from a man my husband and I know well. The writer was working with the Corona virus in 1974. I am reminded of this verse. Ecclesiastes 1:9 (NIV) What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.
Now lets let common sense rule our minds, and look logically at this virus. This is long but take the time to read, and digest what is written.
2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
On the corona virus, Covid-19-Virus some useful information
Two interesting notes - the first I mentioned - about prevention... the second is symptoms and how to know you have it.... Both have good tidbits... Regarding gloves I'm now seeing some articles against them but the point is to use them then throw them out - ie - use them in the store, drop in garbage on way out... use the gas pump handle wiht gloves, chuck them... etc.
Very worthwhile to read.
Dear Family and Friends, as some of you may recall, when I was a professor of pathology at the University of California San Diego, I was one of the first molecular virologists in the world to work on coronaviruses (the 1970s). I was the first to demonstrate the number of genes the virus contained. Since then, I have kept up with the coronavirus field and its multiple clinical transfers into the human population (e.g., SARS, MERS), from different animal sources.
The current projections for its expansion in the US are only probable, due to continued insufficient worldwide data, but it is most likely to be widespread by mid to late March and April.
Here is what I have done and the precautions that I take and will take. These are the same precautions I currently use during our influenza seasons, except for the mask and gloves.:
1) NO HANDSHAKING! Use a fist bump, slight bow, elbow bump, etc.
2) Use ONLY your knuckle to touch light switches. elevator buttons, etc.. Lift the gasoline dispenser with a paper towel or use a disposable glove.
3) Open doors with your closed fist or hip - do not grasp the handle with your hand, unless there is no other way to open the door. Especially important on bathroom and post office/commercial doors.
4) Use disinfectant wipes at the stores when they are available, including wiping the handle and child seat in grocery carts.
5) Wash your hands with soap for 10-20 seconds and/or use a greater than 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer whenever you return home from ANY activity that involves locations where other people have been.
6) Keep a bottle of sanitizer available at each of your home's entrances. AND in your car for use after getting gas or touching other contaminated objects when you can't immediately wash your hands.
7) If possible, cough or sneeze into a disposable tissue and discard. Use your elbow only if you have to. The clothing on your elbow will contain infectious virus that can be passed on for up to a week or more!
What I have stocked in preparation for the pandemic spread to the US:
1) Latex or nitrile latex disposable gloves for use when going shopping, using the gasoline pump, and all other outside activity when you come in contact with contaminated areas.
Note: This virus is spread in large droplets by coughing and sneezing. This means that the air will not infect you! BUT all the surfaces where these droplets land are infectious for about a week on average - everything that is associated with infected people will be contaminated and potentially infectious. The virus is on surfaces and you will not be infected unless your unprotected face is directly coughed or sneezed upon. This virus only has cell receptors for lung cells (it only infects your lungs). The only way for the virus to infect you is through your nose or mouth via your hands or an infected cough or sneeze onto or into your nose or mouth.
2) Stock up now with disposable surgical masks and use them to prevent you from touching your nose and/or mouth (We touch our nose/mouth 90X/day without knowing it!). This is the only way this virus can infect you - it is lung-specific. The mask will not prevent the virus in a direct sneeze from getting into your nose or mouth - it is only to keep you from touching your nose or mouth.
3) Stock up now with hand sanitizers and latex/nitrile gloves (get the appropriate sizes for your family). The hand sanitizers must be alcohol-based and greater than 60% alcohol to be effective.
4) Stock up now with zinc lozenges. These lozenges have been proven to be effective in blocking coronavirus (and most other viruses) from multiplying in your throat and nasopharynx. Use as directed several times each day when you begin to feel ANY "cold-like" symptoms beginning. It is best to lie down and let the lozenge dissolve in the back of your throat and nasopharynx. Cold-Eeze lozenges is one brand available, but there are other brands available.
I, as many others do, hope that this pandemic will be reasonably contained, BUT I personally do not think it will be. Humans have never seen this snake-associated virus before and have no internal defense against it. Tremendous worldwide efforts are being made to understand the molecular and clinical virology of this virus. Unbelievable molecular knowledge about the genomics, structure, and virulence of this virus has already been achieved. BUT, there will be NO drugs or vaccines available this year to protect us or limit the infection within us. Only symptomatic support is available.
I hope these personal thoughts will be helpful during this potentially catastrophic pandemic. Good luck to all of us.
With apologies to those who have already heard too much about the corona virus, you may want to read this ...
How can one know if infectedd by Corona virus... Quick test
I got this from a friend of mine whose brother is at the Stanford hospital board. This is their feedback for now on Corona virus.
The new Corona virus may not show sign of infection for many days. How can one know if he/she is infected?
By the time they have fever and/or cough and go to the hospital, the lung is usually 50% Fibrosis and it's too late.
SIMPLE SELF CHECK
Taiwan experts provide a simple self-check that we can do every morning. Take a deep breath and hold your breath for more than 10 seconds. If you complete it successfully without coughing, without discomfort, stiffness or tightness, etc., it proves there is no Fibrosis in the lungs, basically indicates no infection. In critical time, please self-check every morning in an environment with clean air.
DRINK WATER
Serious excellent advice by Japanese doctors treating COVID-19 cases: Everyone should ensure your mouth & throat are moist, never dry. Take a few sips of water every 15 minutes at least. Why? Even if the virus gets into your mouth, drinking water or other liquids will wash them down through your throat and into the stomach. Once there, your stomach acid will kill all the virus. If you don't drink enough water more regularly, the virus can enter your windpipe and into the lungs. That's very dangerous. Please send and share this with family and friends.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - CORONAVIRUS
1. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have a common cold
2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose.
3. This new virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed by a temperature of just 26/27 degrees. It hates the Sun.
4. If someone sneezes with it, it takes about 10 feet before it drops to the ground and is no longer airborne.
5. If it drops on a metal surface it will live for at least 12 hours - so if you come into contact with any metal surface - wash your hands as soon as you can with a bacterial soap.
6. On fabric it can survive for 6-12 hours. normal laundry detergent will kill it
7. Drinking warm water is effective for all viruses. Try not to drink liquids with ice.
8. Wash your hands frequently as the virus can only live on your hands for 5-10 minutes, but - a lot can happen during that time - you can rub your eyes, pick your nose unwittingly and so on.
9. You should also gargle as a prevention. A simple solution of salt in warm water will suffice.
10. Can't emphasis enough - drink plenty of water!
THE SYMPTOMS
1. It will first infect the throat, so you'll have a sore throat lasting 3/4 days
2. The virus then blends into a nasal fluid that enters the trachea and then the lungs, causing pneumonia. This takes about 5/6 days further.
3. With the pneumonia comes high fever and difficulty in breathing.
4. The nasal congestion is not like the normal kind. You feel like you're drowning. It's imperative you then seek immediate attention.
All above is good advice. Thanks
Marilyn, an excellent post. Thank you. There are so many situations that arise that you wonder about--church, having a cleaning lady in, allowing people in to view your house if you're selling it, etc. I've come to the conclusion to use common sense, know that I can't control it, and give the control to God.
Mary, I am so sorry you are sick again. I hope it remains non-serious. Take care of yourself.
Melanie & Sangmin camee Sun. evening and left about noon today. It's amazing how much we all got done and how much I was able to convince her to take. I was nearly comatose by bedtime because my legs and knees hurt so bad. We did go out to an Irish Pub for dinner. Not crowded at all.I have my den 90% done. All the bookcases, files, desk cleaned out, sorted, etc. I still have a couple small shelves on my little bookcase to clean up.
I sold my mother's mahogany corner china cabinet and have someone interested in the dining table. No bites yet on my glass-topped breakfast table. It is beautiful and I hate to sell it, but no room.
I think we have chosen a realtor, but are concerned about having people come in the house to view it. This virus is so scary.
Melanie took a lot of family heirlooms, antiques + 2 persian rugs, some jewelry, and I think that's all. They drove their pickup truck here so they could take it all.
Jonathan won't come for another couple or so weeks because of a maybe contact with the virus.
Many of our schools are closed and the library as well + all our amenity buildings. What a mess it all is. Stay healthy everyone. Sharon
Some people are bulking at the price though, but it is really nice.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up and 'at em' for several hours. My friend Tammy called me yesterday and asked if I would walk with her this morning. I said yes and have been dressed and ready for several hours. However I should have remembered that Tammy means to appear at the time she suggests, but always manages to be late! While I've been waiting I've been able to make my grocery list for Friday, so that's one chore that is out of the way.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning--and no virus nearby. Our church did not meet on Sunday and may not meet this next Sunday either. So far we only have 3 suspected viruses and the people are at the hospital in seclusion. I hope and pray that all will be well with these who have been identified with the virus.
Take care, Every Buddy, and stay away from crowds. I don't plan to return to church for several weeks.
Sue
I cancelled my Thursday appt. with the oncologist because of the virus & have another appt. in April . It was to get the results form lab work . I get sick so easily I didn't want to risk it (have to take an elevator to her office ). Our local market is having 7:00a.m.---to 9:00 a.m. for elderly & the disabiled shoppers . I'll be taking advantage of it tomorrow morning !
alpiner, good plan. I have an appointment with my cardiologist a week from tomorrow. I'll call a day or two before and find out if he still wants me to keep it.
ALL of our restaurants and bars are limited to carry out or delivery only. No dining-in.
Our schools are closed, our churches have cancelled all services and activities.
Sharon...maybe postpone any open houses until you and John are safely in your new place.
My plumbers came back this morning and said they would continue the rooter thing so they wouldn't have to tear up the driveway. They worked quite a while and said it was tree roots and those suckers will come back and I'll need it again in a few years, but for now, the washer is emptying well.
I got out to return an item left by the plumbers, get my glasses adjusted, and get to WalMart for some food items. The bread aisle was totally empty and there was just one or two boxes of pasta in that aisle. Lots of other things really low, though staff was restocking everywhere.
We've had rain most of the day, and more tomorrow, possibly severe at some points. Goody >:( \
Lots of our stores in the mall in CR are going to very limited shopping hours or closing entirely, for the duration.
Stay SAFE, Buddies!
jane
It rained all day today but I did get my laundry taken and will pick it up tomorrow.
Got with my bank and took care of a big transfer that had been floating around for 4 days. Was IRA so got a little worried.I think that most banks will be closed soon . We have 3 already. Maybe our will keep the drive up open but the way she said today it will be just the machine in the outer building that will be working where you can get funds. Be no one inside. And they are the biggest bank in Urbana. So I got some cash to work with just in case. I remember the time when could not use the Debit Cards for a few day. Also in 2008 or 9 Ithink it was that could not use credit cards. That was when the stock market was in a mess. Been awhile since i use paper money. Forgot how. Most the people in the stores like Walmart's etc don't know how to make change if you give it to them..
Both big hospitals and Clinic has now put tents outside their building and that is the only way one can enter. You even just go in and you have to get a Temp taken. They a re asking people not to go if it is not something bad that they have. These tents are in place of the Emergency rooms. Every one is doing their best in this area.
Will be no big Commencement done for Graduation for Both the Univ. of Ill. Parkland or the high schools. That is making the young people sad. Univ talking about not having the next semester now.This would be from Apr. to June. Maybe the younger schools will be able to go back. Make up some time lost in the Summer. We all will have to wait and see.
So quiet. I noticed it to day with all the restaurant parking lots empty. The McDonald type place open at the windows. Buses are going around and free riding.They are keeping them sprayed good each night. I think the number now found in C/u is 7 with the one 50 year old lady last week died over the weekend. Kinda wish they would stop with the local news on TV. But they think people all need to know...
Jeanne...I can't think of any reason for credit cards and debit cards not to work. Our bank lobby and police lobby are closed, too, but the drive up is open and, of course, the ATMs.
Our clinic also asks people to call ahead before coming, so they can tell you where to come, etc. They're also postponing any non-emergency appts and non-emergency surgeries and dental appts.
Restaurants and bars are closed...except for carryout. No dining in, of course. Several stores in the mall in CR have closed for the duration. Obviously, not a lot of people are going out to shop for spring styles. Here, basically, drive throughs and grocery stores are open.
It's sure a weird world, isn't it. Thank heavens I have a lot of books on my IPAD as library is closed, and I'm watching the news and Netflix and Prime Video. I'm so glad the "kids" insisted on putting those on for us when Ray got sick...and I can now enjoy it since I finally figured it out. :2funny:
We're under severe t'storm warnings for today, so if I don't get back, you'll know we lost power. I have my new flashlights and some candles ready.
Take care, Buddies, and stay safe and HEALTHY!
jane
I just need a couple of runs this morning but it is pouring down. One to pick up laundry and one to drug store for my BP pills. They had 4 people holding on phone as only one pharm. is working along with one lady . They are feeling the affect right now. Lot o places asking for people to apply for work. Need for cleanly shelves. Floors etc.
2 things do bother me. One being that we have many gun shops in this town and paper this morning paper saying the have had just as bad a run on their stock as food. Stores .Selling out of ammo also. This's area enough of that problem over last 5 years. The others is that now o.k for bars and liquare stores to make home delivers on their goods. Who wants drunks with guns on the streets. Once home today that will be me staying home for awhile.
Have lots of reading . I love writing letters still even though not many write back
in return. Rather text. So I am going to write some . Just hope the post office keeps working. I have lots of intl.stamps on hand.
Good morning, Every Buddy. Tim called me bright and early and told me to stay home and if I must walk not to stop and talk to anyone else who might be walking. We've had several cases of the Corona Virus here in Auburn. As it turned out I was the only person out walking! Of course I don't want to get the virus, but I want to be able to walk for my daily exercise.
Not much else going on here today. I still have books to read from my trip to the library with Eddie last Friday. I need to call the library and see if they will be open. Lots of businesses here in Auburn are closing doors for a while.
I hope Every Buddy is well and not exposed to the virus. Have a nice day, Every Buddy, and stay safe!
Sue
We're fine here. But same situation with stores, schools, libraries. I didn't do much yesterday. Just rested up from the weekend. John did the grocery shopping and I did the laundry.
Jane, we don't plan to have any open houses at least for now. We have picked a realtor and are about ready for the photos in a week or so. They tell us that most house hunting is done on line now from the videos or slides taken of the houses interior. I really doubt that there will be many lookers for the next month. I only have 2 or 3 books on hand, but maybe some of my friends will loan me some if I run out.
Jeanne, you do a lot of running around. Do be careful.
Drs here don't want you to come in unless you're really sick. Tents for triage at the hospitals too. Even radiology centers are putting off all non-urgent scans.
Take care, everyone. Sue, I wish our church would close till this is all over. I don't want to take the risk of getting something there, but if it's open I feel I should go. We did go to SS last week, but not church. Now, our SS teacher's wife just died, so he won't be there for a while, so I don't think we should have our class. There were only 5 people there last week.
Stay well everyone. Sharon
Sharon
I have now done all the running around now. Picked up laundry. Got the BP pills. Got out of the rain? I drove by the two big convenient care places and not a car on the lots. Must be closed down. Needed the doc. And nurses att the main places.
I got money out of bank yesterday as I don't want to be using the dB and Cr.card Machines, Thousands of hands and cards use them everyday. My pharmacist said never thought about that and good idea? Feels funny taken paper money out of a bill fold. Life has sure changed without our noticing it.
Was going to take the road test today. Could not have done it as still storming. Can forget that now has the have extended it to months after due date.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've had breakfast, put the clean dishes in the dishwasher away and am now ready to talk. Tim called and told me he will take care of my grocery shopping as long as the virus is still hanging around. I am going to be walking by myself every day, but that is a precaution I can deal with. I'm really the only walker most days.
I hope Every Buddy is healthy and able to avoid crowds. I hate being confined to home, but it is probably for the best. Take care, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jeanne, I'm glad you have all your errands run and can stay home & safe now. John went to the grocery yesterday, but I think I will order my groceries on line for pickup in the parking lot.
Sue, I'm glad Tim is watching out for you. Be careful on your walks alone. Don't fall. Lots of walkers around here, but it seems mostly couples.
Our house is listed, but not up for viewing yet.
Our church has closed all activities indefinitely. Working on putting the services online. So glad, as I felt bad if I didn't go if it was open.
My confederate jasmine is gorgeous now. The saucer magnolia is losing a lot of its blossoms due to wind and rain, but some still hanging on. My new azaleas in back have a couple blooms, so maybe spring is coming and will clear out the coronavirus, though I haven't heard that.
Jane, Darlene, and Marilyn, hope you are all okay. Sharon
I went out this morning for some items at small store/bakery and downtown is a ghost town, except for grocery store.
One pharmacy called to say only doing drive thru or mail. Store not open.
Rained all day yesterday and today back to cold weather.
Stay safe and healthy.
Jane
Hi everyone..quite in my little space..schools and churches...closed..etc...other business...some doing pick up only..have to go by the rule of the law...our governor says..hope this virus stops spreading....I did walk today..was late due to rain showers...Jeanne how you doing on your b/p Meds?..Hi Sharon...and Jane...Sue....everyone take care ...this cvirus is a ugly one...have good weekend..Darlene
My neighbors and friends came up for "afters...aka dessert" tonight, even though we didn't go out anyplace to eat, of course.
Nothing new here, either, except 30 degrees and rain/snow to come. :coolsmiley:
I was hoping for warm temps so I could walk outside, but I'll work on an online program I bought of gentle stretching/yoga moves. My old body is so stiff.
I'm also doing some word games online and reading, readidng, reading on my Ipad.
Stay safe and healthy!!
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been outside for my morning walk and am still a little out of breath. My neighborhood is hilly and I am usually huffin' and puffin' by the time I get back home. It's bright and sunny here today and I am happy about that.
Jane, I did my morning walk which is mostly up hill and I'm planning to spend the rest of the day either on my back porch or inside with a book. I love the sunshine and am glad it's a bit warmer than usual.
Not much else to report this morning. I have plenty to read, so will probably spend most of the day reading, either inside or outside on my deck. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well today. Take care and stay away from public gatherings if possible!
Sue
Still very cold here and so may not walk very far. I was thinking that I am wrong wanting to just use money instead of putting my card in the machines along with thousands of others. Did read that those machines are germ carriers but yet if one give paper money to the cashiers its not fair to them as germs easy passed that way. Maybe safe for me now to have them but it would be passing them around as cash. So will just use card and wipe it after taking it out. Just don't use the pen type thing to tap that way. Use finger. Doubt I will need to use anyway.
We had 6 more people sick in my town. medical seems to be doing O.K. Tents seem to be working. I am wondering about the people who are living on the street here and we do have a lot for such a small place.Seems that the night shelters still open. They would be carriers so easy and yet not seen any mention of them. I suppose someone is on it. Just have to depend on the people handling stuff.
Have lots I can find to do. I live on the edge of town and if I get stir crazy a little. I usually go out every day. I will just get in my car and drive out in the country or around the park a little. I am eating to much and need to make sure to get some exercise done.
Hi Gals, about the same here. All amenities closed, church activities and services closed, I haven't been out of the house. I can't walk far, so that's a waste of energy. Jeanne, my daughter brought my favorite cake--burnt sugar that my mother used to make for my birthdays. Caused me to gain, but gradually losing it.
We drove around looking at houses like ours yesterday that have sold recently trying to decide on a price. Have finally settled on one. Hope it's the right one. We asked the realtor to send the stager to us sometime next week, so we can get everything ready for the photographs for on line. Probably won't show it till everything quiets down, but at least it will be ready. I need to go to the therapist, but I'm afraid to right now. Not much else going on here. Sharon
I'm still sick. It'll be a week on Sunday morning. No fever, no aches and pains, chest x-ray doesn't show pneumonia, coughing up yellowish stuff (sorry). They're pretty sure here it's bacterial. Doctor's office should have called in Friday, hopefully on Monday. Phooey!!!
Mary, I'm so sorry you are still sick. Coughing up yucky stuff must be disgusting as well as making you feel worse. I hope you'll feel better soon. And I hope you hear from the doctor soon! Keep us posted.
We have a case (or several) here in Auburn. I am staying home and away from crowds. My church has not had services for the past 2 weeks. Every one is afraid of the virus. I have a lot of books I need to return to the library and don't know if Tim or Eddie will be able to take me there. I don't think the library will charge me if I don't get them back this week.
Sharon, it sounds like you're making progress for your move. I hope you find a house you like and at a reasonable price. Keep us posted.
Jeanne, I hope your weather clears up so that you can get your walks in. I hate it when we have rain here as it interferes with my walking. However, I just put on my rain coat and a hat and do it any way.
Not much else going on here. I hope Every Buddy looking in is feeling well and not fighting the flu.
Sleep well, Buddies.
Sue
I canceled yesterday's appt. with my oncologist & they will call me in April for another appt . The doctor's office is on the 5th floor & I didn't want to be on the crowded elevator . We aren't going to church tomorrow morning even though m y husband teaches the adult Bible class . Our church has communion every Sunday so I picked up some Matzo & grape juice & we will have a short service at home . On my trip to the grocery store I was able to buy a 12 package of toilet paper . I went to the Dollar Tree Store & was able to buy 2 pkgs. of flour . My husband has to have his cookies ! LOL !
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Mary, I'm certainly glad that the doctors think your illness is bacterial and not viral, but I'm sure it's no fun either way. Prayers for healing going your way.
Sue, our library is closed but we can drop off books in the chute but won't be penalized if they are late. I have about 4 books on hand to read, but if this goes on too long, they won't be enough.
Our church is closed also but they are trying to work out on line streaming. We went last week but weren't planning to go this week or until the virus is gone.
Alpiner, I'm glad you found your flour! Your solution for communion sounds good.
Bubbles, I'll have to check out the new site.
Wish I could be out walking, but not up to that. I was up and down going to the bathroom about 6 times last night. Don't know if I missed taking my Toviaz or not. Not much scheduled for today. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in. I am at home--no church service that I know of--most have been rescheduled or postponed due to the Carona (spelling?) virus. we have several known cases here in Auburn. I am staying home, only walking when the weather is not raining. We do not have any cases here in my neighborhood, but may have soon. I plan to walk around the neighborhood if it doesn't rain anytime soon.
Tim has been checking on me regularly and so far I've been doing OK. I'm hoping for a walk that does not produce rain until I finish!
I have books that need to be returned to the library, but Eddie who usually helps me on Fridays has not been here--either because he has the flu or some other ailment. I hope he is OK. I don't think I'll be in trouble with the library as my books were only checked out last week. I'll call the library this morning and see if they are open for business.
I hope all is well with Every Buddy and you are all safe from the Virus. Take care!
Sue
Quote from: jane on March 29, 2016, 07:02:28 PMTime....go to PROFILE/ Modify Profile/Look and Layout and click on Auto-Detect. It'll put a number in the box which should set your time for your time zone.
I still can't post anywhere on S&F
jane
Annie....you're clicking on the QUOTE button and not on the REPLY button.
It has to be the REPLY button to give you a clean box for your own comments and not just reposting comments from someone else.
Alpiner...I'm amazed your church is still open. Ours are all cancelled for in person services. I don't know what they're doing about funerals and how many can attend or if they're doing those services online, too.
My tax lady said all completed forms will be mailed for signatures and then can be mailed back to them for electronic filing and no rush since date now moved to July 15. They can also do that electronically to us with a digital signature, whatever that is.
Nothing exciting here...still cold and much too cold and windy to walk outside. I did get my lazy bones up and out to WalMart before 8:00 this morning. Asked about the "Pickup" on the outside of the building....not for groceries...won't have for groceries until they've added on to the bldg...so maybe August! Now I get a text that my BP pills are to be refilled and be ready tomorrow.
I guess I'll change the bed and get some laundry done. Sad when that's the excitement for the day, huh!! :2funny:
jane
Jane, we had to sign our realty agreement with Docu Sign. I think the other person has to initiate it and then you click on it. That's the closest I've come to online signing.
I have another UTI as of yesterday and wasn't going to the Hospital ER's. I called another one in Waxhaw to see if they thought it was safe and they said it was full with a nearly full waiting room. Wasn't going there. Then I suddenly thought of CVS Minute Clinic which is right around the corner from Sun City. I looked their # up and called to see if it was open and would take me. It was open and I made the appt online. They said to stay in the car outside till they called me. I did. She tested me and gave me an RX which I had filled there. Such a relief and saw hardly anyone and stayed away from them. Much better today.
I'm still taking pictures of furniture and putting them on FB or Next Door, but I think everyone is afraid to come looking at them.
We still haven't found any TP to buy. We have about 4 rolls left. Yikes!
Hope John can get some early Wed AM. after their delivery.
It's rainy and cold here today. So I guess the walkers are reading today. Have a good day anyway, everyone. Hi to all. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in now. I've been up for a while, had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. Tim came over to refill my meds and talked for a while. He took all the books I'd read this past week back to the library which was closed. He left them in a bin outside as no one was working at the library today. Now I need to look through my books here in the den and find one or two I haven't read for a while.
It's dark and dreary here this morning, but not raining. So I'm going to pull out one of my rain jackets and get out for my morning walk.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Goodafternoon Buddies...I'm afraid I didn't prepaid for these shortages...but It is an 80 mile round trip to Wally World and HEB...I'm almost out of flour...none to be found.but have family here to share with me until I can make the trip....Jane do you sew or just read and movies?..I should try to make some of the face masks they need so bad..I did walk today..cloudy and 70 degrees...Hi Sue...I read you are still walking...Sharon sorry you have to take AB again..a friend of mines daughter had to go to ER...running high fever..she had to wait 4 hours in her car in parking lot before she was checked out....sent her home to just take Tylenol....so we all need to stay well if possible...what I like about walking...no one else around you..Hi to Mary Jeanne Marlyin. And all others
Good morning Buddies, Our state is on lock down, so my pedicure appt for today is gone I was going to walk Freckles in the mall after that appointment, but now that is out of the question. However I bought rain suit and she gas two nice raincoats so we can still take walks in our neighborhood. All non essential businesses have been told to close. I still have to call the nail salon and make sure she is closed, I don't want her to get a citation for being open.
All is well here and my family elsewhere is ok too. I keep checking on them. Even my daughter that was estranged for so many years, has been texting with my since Ronnie's death in January. My grand daughter still hasn't esend me any of his ashes. I bought a real nice pendant with his birthstone for the ashes, but she keeps delaying sending them.
Hey all y'all stay safe.
Darlene, I called the ER and found out it was full and then called CVS minute clinic and she said to make an appt online which I did, so didn't have to wait. But she couldn't test for the virus, but could test the UTI. I have flour but limited TP! I'd rather be out of flour.
Marilyn, I'm so glad you're in touch with your daughter again and that you have rain suits for you and Freckles. Our state is pretty well shut down too. Only essential stores open.
Sue, I wondered what you were going to do when you finished your books. I have 4 or 5, so that should do me-I hope.
I think I have sold my bookcases. I have to hold them till 6:00 for her to pick them up. They were a hot commodity. I had about 10 people asking about them.
Nothing else going on here. Hi to everyone. Stay in and stay safe! Sharon
Sue.
Did you manage to get the new microwave? So hard to be without one. I remember a few years back. Mine went on a Sunday .Snowing hard and I was out finding one. Kept opening the door and putting things in forgetting it had died.
Morning, Buddies!
Mary....hope you're feeling better!!
Darlene...no, I don't sew. My Mom sewed everything, but neither my sister nor I ever got that "bug" to sew. I can barely put a hem in. :2funny:
Marilyn...all our our salons, massage/nail/hair are closed, too, as well as bars and restaurants...carryout only and the hospital, ER and urgent clinic...must call first, as Sharon said at her places.
Sharon and Sue...hope you find reading materials. My IPAD is loaded, so I'm good.
Cold and gloomy here. I need to make a WalMart run...my 'script is ready, according to the text they send me.
Don't know if I mentioned...no grocery ordering and picking up anywhere here in town. WalMart said MAYBE by August. :idiot2:
In addition, IF we've been out of state, we must quarantine for 14 days. I think that's directed at snowbirds and spring breakeers coming back from TX and AZ, FL, CA.
Guess I'd better get my boots on and had out to WalMart...boots because of the cold, no snow here, and they are so easy to slip on and off.
jane
Good (late!) morning, Every Buddy. I didn't wake up until 9:30 and have just been piddlin' around. I finally finished eating my breakfast, got into my walking duds and drug myself up the hill and down again--and I'm pooped! Tim called to see if I'm OK and I was able to say that I am. He and Kris are staying inside today after their morning walk. I'm planning to stay inside the rest of the day and read. Tim returned my previously read library books last week--and the library was closed. They had an outdoor bin for returning books, so he put them in there. Now I'm going to look through my books here in my book shelf and find some oldie but goodies to reread.
My daily newspaper listed some grocery stores and other essential stores which are open, but which are selling goods that are safe to be outside. I fortunately have enough in my fridge and cupboards to last for at least a week and a half, so I (or Tim) won't be shopping for me this week.
I can't remember how many cases of the virus are here in Lee County, but enough to close lots of businesses. I hope people are taking precautions. Some groceries are putting things outside their businesses for pickup--things which will not spoil. One of my close friends husband died last week. They had a funeral service for their family only at the church. He has been ill for some time.
Not much else to report here. I have 2 collections of favorite books which I can read here at home and that's what I'm planning for the rest of the day.
Have a nice day every buddy and stay away from people who might be infected.
Sue
I'm still sick - guess this thing is going to last the full two weeks (a cold lasts 2 weeks with treatment, and 14 days without). That's until Sunday. I hope it's gone then.
A line of severe storms went through here last night, and we were under a tornado watch. We all had to go into the hall, away from windows. They wouldn't let me hide in my bathroom, so I just tried to stay away from everybody else. It's the first time I've been out of my room in 10 days. But at least we didn't have any tornadoes - just a lot of rain and flash flood watches.
Stay well, Buddies!
Mary...hope you're feeling better.
Another cloudy, gloomy day here in Iowa and in 40s. I took my garbage and recycles to the curb for tomorrow pickup and neighbor next door to the north came out on his porch and we yelled back and forth to each other.
He said he's working from home for next two weeks and to call if I need anything. They have helped me in the past when Ray was alive and ill. Their 4 kids have done my snow removal every year...just good people!
Both my banks have called...they're closed...sort of...and said to call them if need to get in to safety deposit box, etc. or for anything else. Both women were working from home. I mailed back my signed tax papers so they can electronically file so that's taken care of, even though we have now until July 15.
I did some laundry and talked to my sister. She and niece keep in touch, even though they're both far away and both are on lockdown now...one in Ohio and one in WI. I keep saying I"m going to clean out this desk...but not gotten to it yet. Maybe tomorrow?? :idiot2:
Louisiana is sure going to be a "hot spot" from the TV news...Mardi Gras brought in a lot of virus, apparently...and I suspect FL will be, too, with NYers flying down there and the spring breakers. I think I mentioned if we leave Iowa, we have to quarantine or 14 days upon return.
jane
It's really a strange time. I hope we all come through it okay.
The lady who is going to stage our house for the photographs and viewings is coming at 1:00, so I've been trying to redd everything up and we had to reconfigure my den after the bookcases were gone. It looks a lot better. John helped me with the den and carrying things I couldn't handle. It will be interesting to see what she has to say about things. We are taking Bunny and picking up some sandwiches and going to the soft-ball diamond to let her run and us eat while the gal does her thing. Then she will email us her suggestions. That way, none of us need to be near each other. I put out some nitrile gloves for her and some Clorox wipes and will wipe everything down after she leaves.
The man who was going to take the drone pics came yesterday, but both neighbors were out pressure washing their houses and he didn't want that in the pic, so he'll come later this week or maybe today. The videographer is coming next Thurs to take all the pics for the web. After they are posted you can take a look at them if you like.
I could have sold my bookcases 3 or 4 times. It kept me busy answering the questions. I lowered the price on my dining set, but no nibbles yet and none on my glass-topped breakfast table. Both are so pretty, I don't know why. But I'm biased I guess.
Nothing else on the docket for today except laundry and reading. Sounds like that's about all any of us are doing. Jane, aren't you afraid of going to WalMart? I am. John did the grocery shopping today. Still no TP.
Have a good day and stay safe. Sharon
So far the three of us are doing okay . I haven't been off the property since last Friday when I went to the grocery store during senior's hour . I'm planning to go again tomorrow morning early also . At times I have cabin fever & get depressed but I realize its for my own good . I have been keeping busy with daily chores & crocheting . I cancelled all of my medical appts. & this morning our primary doctor's office called to let us know the office is closed . If we need the doctor we can call & leave a message . Norm (my husband ) has been calling church members & car club members checking on them . He misses working in the yard because it has been raining & cold even though we live in southern California . Car club activities have been cancelled too , no old car swap meet or tours . My crochet class has been cancelled also .
Alpiner...everything has been cancelled or closed here now for several weeks, too.
Sharon...My choices in this small town are limited and WalMart is my only choice here for some products I use, including my prescriptions, so I go there. We have another grocery store, but it's smaller and more crowded usually. I often went to both before this Shelter in Place order, but now I just do everything at WalMart that I can.
I'm hoping it'll warm up a bit so I can walk outside before the rain comes tonight...and all day tomorrow.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Well, that makes sense for you, Jane. We have a grocery and a CVS around the corner.
Alpiner, if you're bored come on down and you can help me pack and sort.:) I am so tired of all this stuff. I wouldn't have time to go out if I could.
My grand daughter and hubby are having to work from home and they have a 5 yr old and a 2 yr old and the day care is closed, so they are pulling their hair out. I guess they are taking 4 hour shifts and then finishing after the boys go to bed. I had 3 at home for 8 yrs with no daycare till Kindergarten, but I wasn't working then. I did start my Masters when Brian was 2 and that was hard enough.
Hope everyone is okay. So far, we are. Hi to all. Sharon
Lots of mother are now finding out how hard it is to stay home all the time watching over their children. Now maybe not be thinking that stay at home mothers are so lucky.
Pouring down here again. Seems like every day. It is supposed to be 72 deg but doesn't feel like it. My heat is still running.
Sharon. Now if you are selling all your furniture such as dining tables etc does that mean you will be going out to buy new. I have not changed most of mine for 50 years its seems.Have changed the sofa but not the wood furniture. I bought all Ethen Allen back then and still love it. Would like a smaller bed but can't change my big Brass one. Little late now.
Let me know when the video of your home comes into FB. Sounds like it is really nice. Should sell fast.
I have lost the way on this computer that when in S and F and get to the end of reading postings I use to be able to just on a area that says. Jump to:-----Go and could pick another forum. Can't figure how to get it back.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in. Tim was here about an hour ago to go over some paper work with me. I have just been piddlin' around as it is damp/rainy outside. I'll probably spend the rest of the day reading. It's been raining off and on. I did have a nice phone call from my half-brother in California. We had a nice talk and it was great to hear from Jeff.
Not much else to report this morning. I'm going to watch the news on our local channel now. Lots of caronna virus here in Alabama.
Sue
No, Jeanne, I'm not selling all my furniture, only what won't fit in the new apt. Since there is a dining service, we don't need the tables and the book cases take too much room. Most of my furniture is 50 yrs old too. If you buy good, it lasts.
Sorry for your rain. It's sunny and 82 here.
Just got a list from the stager who wants us to pack up all kinds of things, take art off walls move items, etc. Even take the drapes down and roll up the rug in my den. A lot of it won't get done. I've removed all photos and plan to clear up some things, but I'm not going to remove everything. She even wanted us to pack up 3 end tables. What a hassle.
Sharon
It's only in the low 50s here, but we had a bit of sun a few hours ago, so I got out my parka and hat and did walk outside a few blocks. It felt good to get out in the fresh air, until the joints started to protest, so I turned around and came home.
Sharon....that sounds like a big hassle that the stager wants. Good luck.
Jeanne...wow...72. I wish we'd get to that...but 50s seems all we can manage here.
Sue...our news said there was a lot of coronavirus in the Birmingham area and spreading all across the South.
Mary...hope you're feeling better.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
Jane. May have said 72 in the paper and weatherman but never stopped raining.feels like 40 to me.
I have been cooking like crazy. My favourite thing. Now got 7 full dinners inthe freezer. Just going through them to fast with staying in. Been 10 days since I went grocery shopping. Fresh veg seems to be getting sad looking now in a week I decided better use it all .this I did . I won't go over the weekend but Tuesday for sure. The neighbor dropped off bread and mil for me.
Sue that lady sounds like she is asking a lot of you. I thought that was part of their job. Setting the house up. Is there a auction planned soon?. Will be awhile. Even your move will be changed.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in. It's just after 11:00 here. I've been piddlin' around eating breakfast and reading the paper. I've had phone calls from Jon and Alex, as well as Bill. They are all concerned about the Corona Virus which is here in Auburn. I have stayed away from church for several weeks. My pastor called this week to check on me. I am fine, but BORED!
I hope Every Buddy is well and staying away from anyone who may have had contact with the Corona Virus. There seem to be quite a few infections here and I am not walking much and am trying to stay away from my neighbors. Most of the younger ones work outside of their homes. I did wake up to find a note on my door from a couple who live near me offering to do chores if I need them. So far I am able to do everything I need done, so will keep this in mind, but will not call on them for now.
I hope Every Buddy is well and that you stay that way. Take care every one and avoid crowds when possible!
Sue
I think we are all getting a little bored staying home. Isn't it funny. Has been times when cold out that I have gone this ienghth of time stuck in house and happy to do it. Not driven my car for 10 days. I am not about to go out over the weekend but will on Monday. I need some face cream and water bad. Still o.k on food. So quiet here. sill raining so no walking again today. slowed down on the munching though.
I have been using messenger on my new phone. Didn't have it before .It has to tie into Facebook. I don't understand how it works. just pushing faces that show up on it. Talked to family in u.k twice today and a friend in U.s. Two of them are not even on Facebook and their tel.numbers I did not have but here they pop up on my phone. so weird. Will have to get with some smarter person than me to explain it once we can go out.
hello everyone,, thought I better check in. We are both fine just hanging in here and only going out to take Freckles for her daily walks vand to get groceries.
I had a wonderful 1.5 hour talk with my estranged daughter yesterday We talked o a lot about family history on my side and told her things she had never known. We have been talking a lot since Ronnie's death in January.
Today I was making bread dough in my bread machine and about 90 minutes into the 1 hour 20 minutes the machine stopped. I went to to see why and Keith was there telling me he unplugged the machine because it made too much noise. I was so angry with him. The bread turned out OK, I had to take it out rather than restart the machine. I haven't cut it yet so I hope it is as good as it would have been on the inside.
I need a vacation!!!! Alone. I got ready for my shower this morning and there he was ready to get in with me. He did and I told him that is not going to happen again because I like to take my time in the shower and not have to take care of both of us after I get out. I have to help him dress. Enough of my complaining now. See you al tomorrow. God Bless and be safe.
Sue...I am surprised your churches are still open. Ours and now all stores except for grocery and pharmacies and those with ag products are closed. Restaurants are drive through or take out only. We have no reported cases in my county, so I'm glad they are being strict.
Jeanne...I'll go out Mon or Tues to WalMart and maybe drive back the long way for a bit of different scenery.
I spent a half hour in basement when we had tornado warnings here. Today we have wind advisory...50 to 60 mph and scattered rain. There will be lots of limbs to pick up.
Mary...how are you feeling?
Marilyn....wonderful you've reconnected with daughter. I'm guessing getting K in the shower with you is the only way to get him in there. I can't begin to imagine your frustration with dealing with his mental state.
Sharon....hope you can get all stuff done the stager wants that you choose to do.
I read an article about city people going to their summer cabins/vacation homes in rural areas. Niece said it's happening up in N. Wisc. She said the summer people from MPLS and Milwaukee and Chicago, etc. are arriving en masse.
Stay safe and Healthy, Babes!
Good morning Buddies....seems really strange to not be going to church....like most others..it is closed....I'm going to try and get to walmart Tuesday or Wendsday...running out of things...no virus reported here...yet...but afraid that will change...hope everyone is staying safe and praying these restrictions be over soon
Darlene...good to see your post and know all if ok there.
The wind is so strong it blew the top...secured with a bungie cord, off the top of my birdfeeder. :-\
jane
Good Morning. Jane I can usually get him to shower in his own master bathroom by preparing the water and standing outside the show making sure he washes and shmpooes his hair.I had a handheld shower installed in that bath. I don't use that shower I use one in the hall, the shower is higher and can stand under to wash my hair.I much perfer to shower alone.
All is well here, pouring rain, so Freckles will only get her walks if I put on my rain suit and she wears her raincoat.[/b]
I think I'm back among the living, Buddies! At least, I've been to the dining room for breakfast and lunch so far today.
It's good to keep up with everybody.
jane, I'm glad you didn't get that bad weather yesterday. The southern end of it came through here about 2 a.m. this morning. We just got a thunderstorm.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about all you're going through. I know Keith doesn't understand or remember anything, but that doesn't make it easier for you. My friend in Chattanooga (whose husband has Alzheimer's) had to put him in a facility a couple of months ago. She said it was the hardest thing she ever had to do. Tough stuff!
Sharon, do you have a moving date yet? If you've told us, I don't remember.
Most of the places are closed here, too (at least I think they are). Margaret's church had a "drive-through" communion this morning. Our governor has NOT ordered a stay-at-home situation - which I think is crazy. But what do I know. The KY governor has ordered his citizens not to go to Tennessee for the duration. Doesn't make for very good neighbors.
Stay well, Buddies!
we didn't get the tornadoes that they said were coming but we still have such hard winds. Loosing lot of tree limbs that my trees can't afford to loose and still give shade.
Instill have not been out. I have 4 big stores within 3 miles of me but walmarts being the closest. I just don't care for buying groceries there. O.k for medical,cosmetic and things. Good for tech. Or electronics but now they don't keep lots of stuff I use to buy there on the shelves. Have to order most on line and pick up in 2 days.
Sun I out now and would like to take a walk. Would blow me away.
I have tried so many kinds of BP meds this year that didn't work. Got on one 2 months ago that seems to be right. Not felt so relaxed for ages and BP where
it should be. Fact better for my age. Only med I take and would like to not take any but dr. Says better to stay now. I agree.
Jeanne....which blood pressure med are you taking now that seems to work'...Darlene
Good Morning, Babes!
NO RAIN....and something bright and wonderful up in the sky! Hurrah for sunshine.
I got my lazy bones up and out of bed early...for me...and was in and out of WalMart by 8:15 am with over $100. in groceries and allergy drops for my eyes. Yep, they even had 12 roll packages of TP...and one pkg to a customer. The eggs case was back to full, too. There were only a few men shopping and I got organic, ultra pasturized milk that's good until May! It costs more, but it lasts me so much longer. I no longer have to throw away a 1/2 carton.
I did take the long way home through the country, for a change of scenery and didn't see another vehicle until I got to the road to my house. Construction on this highway is to start at the far end of town on April 1...and that's by WalMart, so I'm ahead of that, too.
Take care and stay safe and healthy.
jane
Darlene
I took my BP this morning shows 137/59/64. The two I take together are Losartan, and the new one Verapamil. It seems to be the one helped not Losartan alone. The new one cost 3 times more bu comes down when I got the 90 days.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in. I've been up for quite a while. Tim called to check on me. He and Kris are staying home like most everyone I know. They are self employed, so manage to take time at home when they can.
Not much else going on here today. I will go outside for my daily walk shortly. It is sunny and seems warmer than it has been the last few days. Fortunately for me not many of my neighbors walk outside so I won't be exposed to anyone who is not well.
I hope Every Buddy is well and able to stay away from people who may have the virus. Take care Every Buddy!
Sue
Proof is . You have to stay away from others. I am not understanding this virus. Close to me now in Illinois another senior nursing home just been found by one women dying and tested the others and found 11 out of 14 are positive and also a large appt building with 40 people now hit with many sick with it. the seniors eat in their own rooms and stay in .the place is cleaned all the time. How does it get in.
I am beginning to think it is in the air. Not just from touching things. So I am doing my walking just on the country areas. Not if windy like was yesterday . 56 mah. Sunny and no wind today.
Thank you Jeanne for that information..haven't tried the verpamil...will ask my Dr about it...I'm still walking around the track...usually not close to anyone..it's warm to hot here. Darlene
Jeanne....I don't think 'they' know all there is to learn about this virus.
There seem to be people who are asymtomatic (sp?)...i.e., they have NO signs of the disease, but they are carriers of it....or it's in the air, as you said.
My County here has 0 reported cases, but who knows. NO visitors to the hospital or the nursing home, etc. And, all the closures everyone else has.
The temp has now gotten to 62 outside by my kitchen indoor/outdoor thermometer, so I think I'll get my jacket on and get a walk in while the sun is out.
Stay safe and healthy, Babes!
jane
Marilyn, so glad to see your post and to hear that you had a long talk with your estranged daughter. Maybe she has come to realize how important family is. I feel so sorry for your trials with Keith. I had an aunt who had to be cared for constantly, although it wasn't Alzheimers.
Mary, I'm glad to see your post too and to hear that you are up and eating in the restaurant.
Sue, it sounds like you are following the rules and staying away from people. We are too. Our church is closed too and practically everything else non essential.
Jane, it must be lonely for you in the midst of this mess.
Jeanne, the last thing I would do is cook that much! I used to like to do it, but not anymore.
We have been working our tails off for the past 3 days. I don't know how John is doing as much as he is. He just finished rolling up a room size rug out of my den, which we will donate. The apt is carpeted. We don't have a choice. The stager wanted it out of here to show off the hardwood and to make the room look larger. I think the things she suggested are for the most part stupid, but we're going along with it. All photos down, most pictures, no bric a brac, no drapes, etc. We are doing some of it and compromising on some of it. To me, it looks like a barn without decoration. The last house I sold, I did none of that and the women who bought it said it was because I had decorated it so nicely.
My cleaning girl isn't coming Wed because of the virus, so we're going to have to clean everything Wed for the videographing. I was a little leary of having her in, but I sure need her.
If you don't hear from me, it's because I've collapsed from over work!!
Stay safe everyone. Hi Darlene. Glad you're okay too. Sharon
I don't know if I would let her in my house. She will have been in a lot of places. I would just sit back for another month.
Just to much happening now down in my area of Illinos. Not just chicago.
New tonight. A small church had a small gathering of 25 people. Not yesterday but prior sunday. 11 have come down with it. Also another Nursing home. I still can't figure how and so I am just being really cautious. I have not had anyone in the house from before it started so going to keep it that way.
Cleaned up the yard a little as it was nice out. I have 10 acres West of Me and 100 ft. in front Country Road and
at least 300 ft east over the road and so feel far enough away. Better safe than sorry.
Last day of March...finally. This month has seemed, to me, to be about 300 days long! Now April will, I hope, bring us here in NE Iowa some warm temps and outside flowers blooming. I'm really sick of brown, brown, brown. :D
Jeanne....I see they arrested that Pastor at a mega church in FL for holding services. FL gov doesn't want to keep people at home and they have a huge over 65 population, plus all those who left NY and NJ to go to their places in FL. I'm quite happy here in my little town and my own house.
Sharon...I'm not a very social animal...I don't belong to local "groups"...red hats, PEO, Tourist Club, etc like my friend Kathy. So, while I'm very lonely with Ray gone, this stay at home doesn't really make it any different. I'm an introvert for sure.
I guess I need to take some soup out of the freezer for supper tonight.
Absolutely nothing going on here, either. No cases in our County...one of a handful of counties in Iowa with no reported cases, though our neighboring counties all have cases.
My plans for today are SOOOO exciting...going to wash up some cotton blankets...and a load of dark clothes. 8)
Only in high 40s today, so not sure I'll be walking...will wait until this pm to see if the sun makes it better.
jane
Jane. I have always been a loner. I like people but really like being alone. Love traveling alone and meeting strangers. Done it for ovr 50 years. Not so much now as the world has changed. So it is not bothering me staying home at this time. People not using the phones these days. I have 2 friends and we can talk for hours about all kinds of things but now its all whats on the news etc. Have spoken to UK family but that about the same
Most people I have been around are people I worked with. Few male friends. But all just wanted to eat out every night. This I hate doing. Love cooking my own food. Doubt I will change any now.
I am not taking my laundry this week. Most probably wait couple weeks. Miss that as they do fantastic job. Have enough sheets and towels and enough clothes to change daily for 6 months. I just hand wash dishtowels after daily use and always have washed daily undies and what I sleep in. will put rest in laundry bag and drop off later. Never had a W and D and my laundry room was set up for a Stack up and I prefer to use for a spare big closet.I was raised with laundry always going out to be done so never did care to do it. Hate ironing also. My people do what needs doing.
Well, it happened yesterday. At lunch in the dining room, we were told we're being confined to our rooms until at least 15 April. All our meals are being brought to us. They're going to have some activities - like bingo or trivia - that folks can play from their doorways, but that's all. Oh, well, it wasn't a surprise.
I've got plenty of yarn (so far), the computer still works, and the TV works - so I guess I'm okay for the duration. And practice at it - since I'd just "graduated" from two weeks of self-imposed quarantine with that nasty cold.
At least this county has only one case of COVID19 recorded ... as of yesterday.
I hope all the Buddies are staying well, and coping well with the restrictions.
Glad everyone is okay. I was surprised Mary when you said you went to the dining room. All the places around here deliver to the rooms. I'm glad you're well and hope the 2 weeks goes quickly.
Jeanne & Jane, I'm a people person, but this past year has kept me in most of the time.
We have everything staged that we're going to and just have to clean today. John is sweeping now, then I will do the hardwoods and dust. The bathrooms are clean, so I think that will be it. The video guy comes tomorrow at 10, so maybe we can rest up for a little while.
Hi to everyone. Stay safe. We have one case in our county, but don't know where. Sharon
Chilly morning greetings!
Mary...glad to hear you're still feeling better.
Jeanne...It's all in what we're used to, isn't it. I can't imagine not having my own W & D but, that, again, is what I grew up with. There's no place here to take laundry, so it would mean doing it myself at a laundromat, which we do have, and I hate getting out to do that.
Sharon...glad you're all ready for the videographer. What a lot of work you and John have done. Now rest and recoup.
Last night Rachel Maddow said Iowa didn't have shelter orders for the state. Well, we do, it's just not called that. Basically everything is closed, including stores, schools and churches, except for drive through food places, pharmacy drive-throughs and groceries and ag supply stores. So, there's no place to go and we're told to stay home. Still no cases confirmed in my county, but it looks as if they now think people who have no symptoms may be carriers. That's a scary thought.
THANK GOODNESS for the internet and tv...and esp.the internet!
Nothing exciting here on the Oneth of April...gloomy and maybe some rain to come.
Guess I'll catch up on my personal bookkeeping and get checkbook up to date with automatic payments.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Good morning gals...a little windy here...I have walked..mopped my flours..and cleaned and cleaned...Jane..I agree...March has been a lonnng..month...I got out to HEB and walmart yesterday...spent $200...but hopefully that will last awhile..was able to get TP. And most things on my list...I prayed while I shopped not to get exposed..but people were staying good length from everyone...I wore gloves but not a face mask...I never dreamed this would happen in my lifetime...Sharon bet you are excited to get settled in your new place..Hi Jeanne Mary Marlyin and all others...I have a guy coming to cut my yard so will sign off...be safe
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's almost 11:00 and I am finally dressed, have read the paper, and will stay inside the rest of the day. So far I haven't heard that any of my neighbors have the virus, and I'm taking precautions and staying inside. There is corona virus in Auburn--I don't know how many cases, but I'm not going to walk in my neighborhood for fear of running into another walker who may have been exposed. The hospital has set up tent centers for testing those who come to the hospital to see if they are exposed.
So I'm planning to read and just putz around instead of visiting with neighbors. I hope all of you are well and not exposed to anyone with the virus.
Take care Every Buddy.
Sue
So far our county and one other coastal county do not have any Virus cases. I don't know about the eastern counties Some of those are sparsely occupied.
We are staying at home, but I do take freckles for her daily walks even in the rain. I have a rain suit so I am fully comerved except for shoes when we go out. I did go to Safeway yesterday to lick up Keith's meds and some cat litter that I forgot to buy when I was at Walmart. Not many people being let i the stores at one time. I noticed that Toilet paper shelves ar still being emptied as soon as it gets put out. I was behind a lady yesterday by the paper towels. There were a few packages out and she was telling her friend "I wonder if there is a limit."
Have a wonderfuul day Buddies.
I live on the outskirts of town and my road leads in from int.75. Big trucks an traffic all the time. Now so quiet.
I will go out today as sun is out and 55 . I feel like I am not getting enough sunlight. Hair seems to not have usual body. Skin feels dry. It has been 2 weeks indoors.i move a lot in house but miss the walking.eating to many carbs I think. Will just go fast through the veg.area of store . I m ay call them and see if they could pick up more stuff for me and I will pick up at door. Could pay in cash.
Mary. I bet the meals do not taste as good eating them in the room. I never care d to order in for that reason. I buy the bake your own pizza not have delivery.
Jane.now I just drop my clothes off at a big cleaners. Laundry place. All comes back on hangers. Ironed,folded, in plastic.lady been doing mine has been there 15 years.takes good are of mine.
Now if I could get a house cleaner as good I would be so happy.will try again when this over. I am getting more like my mother every day. Only diff. She didn't like cooking either. Sharp business woman though. I could do the cooking from age 8. Grandmother lived by us .great cook. Not much choice as the 7 year war not much food to cook.i still cook some of her war time meals. Just add things.
Looks like I wont be going to store anyway. It is coming over our radio Every 15 min. that they do not want anyone, but for the ones going to work to be on the street. It is getting bad now in our area. I think because today would have been the day that after5 weeks the university would be back and starting last semester. We have 95000 now there. Many go home but none that are still in University housing, dorms not allowed.
but so many are older and live in apt. condos and their rents started again Monday. Most probably their Tech stuff runs through the lines WiFI from Either the Univ. or private. Have to have it to study.
Some may have brought virus back to town. Making all worker even in the Walmarts and other stores get temps taken when they come in. Sent out if temp over 99deg . All seniors not to be seen. If they want food or Med help there are 3 places set up to call and people will take care. One being the County Health Dept. So staying in for me. O.K on food other than water and i can boil tap if I run out.
So I am now cooking for the next 5 days. Shocked at how much I had in my freezer outside. I have take one bag of chicken Thighs out. Simmered them and have use to make Chicken soup,lots of veg. Part will make Chinese stir fry and got some left deciding what to do.I found 2 bags of the frozen Stir fry veg. Pepper all colours so will make some chicken Sweet and sour. That will then be at least 6 meals frozen. Going to make some Soda Bread as I am low on bread. Have lots of canned milk. Dont need desert. Think have bag cookies in fridge. I only eat certain sweet stuff.
I just feel like if they are now telling us this then it is for a reazon. All these Dr. and Nurses having to work 2 shifts enough reason for me. We have people who come to doctors here in our 2 big place from most of the small towns and villages around us and so they don't want anyone coming before checking. Have 4 nurses or Dr. will talk to you on phone 24 hours. gave out Tel. numbers. Really handling things good if people listen. they Are catching people still in the parks and so have roped the roads off. Say will start giving tickets.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I have been outside to pick up my paper, but am staying inside. Our county has Corona Virus and I am avoiding all my neighbors. I had a nice note from neighbors who live on the other side of our street and they offered to go to the store for me if I needed anything. However, Tim picked up some things for me a day or so ago and I am good for a while.
I have plenty of books to read here and won't be going outside except to pick up my mail after the mailman delivers it. Bill (my oldest son) has sent me several books he thought I would enjoy and I'll be reading them, plus more of the many books I've bought and kept over the years.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and is virus free. Unfortunately Lee County has a lot of cases. There is none in my neighborhood that I know of, but to be on the safe side, I am not spending time outside of my own yard.
I hope Every Buddy is well and virus free. Take care and keep us posted.
Sue
I really wish I could read the small light print but can't. So Sue, Jeanne, Darlene and sometimes Sherry. I am sorry that I do not respond to what you have written. Perhaps I could of it was in bold print I just can not read your posts although I do try.
Good Thursday Morning, Babes! I think the sun is trying for a quick visit, before the rains of today and tomorrow. I may try to get a quick walk in. I really have nothing else planned...may try to reorganize my storage containers. I tend to just stick them in the cabinet, and then I find they are not organized at all. You'd think they could do that themselves. :idiot2: {Can you tell I've been inside too long?}
They're working across the street from me on some project for the road repaving that's to take place this summer.
Last night we lost power from 1:30 am to 3:30 am. I don't have a clue why. In trying to get the time and date on it reset, I somehow pushed the medical alert and they called me immediately to see if I was ok. Well, now I know that works, though I'm not sure what I pushed to alert them. They connected me with someone who talked me through resetting it. I've written it down, so hope I got it straight. :smiley6600:
Sure can tell things are budding out...sneezing a lot with the windy weather. AND, it's supposed to finally get to low 60s next week. Hurrah. I can at least get out and walk around the yard.
Stay SAFE and HEALTHY!!
jane
All going well here - doing what we're told. The staff has been wonderful, helping out whenever and wherever they can.
I got the news yesterday that there is a one-bedroom unit available now. On one hand, I'm sorry, because we lost a very nice lady. But she had been in a skilled care facility for about a monty -- diabetes, dialysis, etc., lots of issues. Anyhow, I don't know what the timetable will be with the current shutdown. I know the family is going to want to empty her place, but... I can move in with just what I have now, and worry about other stuff when things are more open
I talked to Kate and Jean this morning. Jean went to Kate's about a week or so ago, and they're both glad that they have some company through this (they both live alone). I haven't talked to Sue or Margaret today.
We are finally having some lovely, non-rainy days - something new and different. Stay well and have a good day, Buddies!
Mary....HURRAH on your one bedroom opening up for you. I would think the staff could help with removing the previous tenants things for her family and getting you moved in. Something nice to look forward to in this time of almost no changes.
Sue...good idea to "stay in your yard" area with a lot of virus in Auburn. I assume the U is closed?
I redeemed my EE bonds that had reached the 30 yr limit yesterday. I usually do that in person, but Cheryl told me on the phone how to do it and I put them in an envelope and dropped them off at the drive through and told woman there...a new one...to give to Cheryl. Personnel at the bank is changing...of course, we'd banked there since moving to town 43 years ago...so guess the personnel age....a bit.... :2funny: ...like us. Huh!
jane
Hi Gals. Marilyn, I thought I was doing better with the font for you. I'll try harder. Glad you are staying in and safe except for your walks with Freckles.
Jeanne, it would be nice to have someone do my laundry for me, but I would think it way too expensive. I really don't mind laundry too much anyway.
The video gal came today, so we took Bunny and went to the bank to make a deposit and then to the carwash to turn my yellow car back to blue. The pollen is vicious here. Then we took a long drive on the interstate to rev up my car's battery and engine. It gets so little use. Bunny wasn't a happy camper, but she survived. I don't know how soon the pictures will be on line. My house won't look like my house with all the photos and decorations put away.
Jane, when you get your storage containers organized, please come do mine! They never stay organized. It is in the 60's today and sunny. If I could walk far, I would. Three or four houses is about it though.
John has agreed to let me order groceries for pick up and isn't going to Lowes where someone came down with it. Maybe he's getting smart in his old age.
I'm resting the rest of the day. I just have no energy and have to force myself to do anything.
Mary, I'm so glad that a one-bed suite has opened up for you. It will give you something to think about and work on during the quarantine--provided they get it cleaned out and ready for you.
Jeanne, I doubt we will move before June, or at least I will be surprised.
Darlene, wish I had had you here to help clean this place before the video. My cleaning girl isn't coming for a while.
Had to laugh at your comment on aging personnel. I certainly feel it.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Ijust feel guilty that I am not getting things done that really need it in the house. The glass front cabinets tat have me collections in and even behind glass I can see need cleaning. Lots of places with things I need to take to the charity should go but I am not driving there. They are really stopping people now that should stay home. Offering seniors to call if they need anything for site and someone will go and get it for them.
MaryZ. Good. That was fast you getting the appt. you wanted.at least moving is not far. I am sure the will help you do it .will be cleaning it up good first.
I meant to walk today. Beautiful out. But got to finishing
A book . Will do twice as much tomorrow . I tell myself
Daughter drove in and stocked what I needed. She is always traveling and is not finding it easy staying home. I gave her 2 good books to read. Also I found two packets of gloves with 50 Pres. In so gave her one. Wanting us to now put something over mouth when outside.
I just read ,and enjoyed. the bookshop of yesterday's. New writer Amy Meyerson.
Back no to reading . Have 4 books sitting here . That will pas my time as we are staying in the house.
Jane.
My iPad screen keeps movin over to the right as I am typing and I have to hit enter for it to move down. Not done this before.
Jeanne...When mine acts up, I do a hard shutdown...pressing both the Home Button and the off button...and hold them both down for a few seconds...and let it all regroup.
A cold front is moving in here...and watching the temp drop and drop and then rain this afternoon.
I went out...only second time this week to a little frozen foods/bakery we have and got some cottage bacon and Canadien bacon and it felt good to get out. Owner told me he'd deliver if I couldn't get out...that he was doing that for people who live here in town.
I saw that about maybe a face covering...and suggestions seem to range from a scarf to mask, etc. It's hard to know what's the right thing. I don't sew, but I looked on Etsy and there are lots of different ones for sale there. I haven't bought anything yet.
I'm looking forward to next week when it's to be much warmer.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy although it's already 11:00! I slept late and still haven't cleaned up my kitchen. I have some containers I need to return to my next door neighbors and I will do that shortly. I will cover my face with a scarf and will not stay to chat. I don't have the virus, but am hoping that I don't get it either!
I'll be staying inside the rest of the day. Fortunately for me Bill has sent me several books I want to read and I'll do that after I get the kitchen cleaned up. I've been spending most of my days indoors. Not many people in my neighborhood are out walking, so I might take a short walk in hopes of not seeing anyone.
Auburn has a number of corona virus cases at the local hospital. They have several nurses standing outside to test people. Some have to be admitted to the hospital and I think I read that there has been several corona virus deaths.
I hope Every Buddy is well and not exposed to the virus. Take care and keep us posted.
Sue
Jane, I saw a video showing you how to mmake a no-sew mask in 2 minutes. I'm going to find some material to do it. Problem is I gave all my pieces of fabric away when I was cleaning. I tried Publix on-line delivery just now and they will deliver in 5 hours! Only a $5.50 tip for the guy. Otherwise free. May give him more. I'm so glad John agreed to my ordering online. I haven't been out of the house other than in the car for weeks.
That's all my news. Still don't know when the video will be on line. Probably a week. Oh a did get a new rollator walker so I could return my neighbor's for her husbandweek. Oh a did get a new rollator walker so I could return my neighbor's for her husband. At night, I really feel I should use one. I ordered this one from Amazon.. At night, I really feel I should use one. I ordered this one from Amazon.
Jeanne, you need to take one project a day. Fortunately, I washed all my crystal bric a brac in the curio cabinet about a month or so ago. Helped me this past week.
Jane, do be careful going out. Everyone stay safe. Sharon
Not like me but I got a early start today. Had 2 piles of laundry and it is over at the cleaners. Will pick up at 1 Pm . Sopped at the car wash and did my car. Nobody there . Pressure was bad and no soap wash just cold water. It got all that stuff that is falling off trees
I have run out of oatmeal and raisins. Stopped by Aldi but parking lot full. So I just called a coop place and in my sweet voice asked if they had any. Was yes. They ars going ti have it waiting for me at the door at 1:30 after I pick up laundry. The will put in car also. Can't be my independent self these days. I am using gloves. Coming home ,using my nose sprayer that I use for sinus all summer ang gargling in same loqiid. That I use. After I am in for the day.
Stay safe all.
Jane, I sent you a PM.
Angel..I saw your requests and I opened the two discussions you asked for. They're both in Town Talk folder.
Sharon...I saw a quick mask to make with a bandana type square and what looks like two ponytail elastic bands. It's on my Facebook page, if anyone wants to see it. No sewing necessary! Good idea on grocery delivery. We don't have that here, unfortunately.
Mask folding: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2611871869088258&id=100007964100586
Jeanne...Glad you got up and out early.
Sue...you're wise to stay home and be safe.
I got down to the little bakery/froz meats store...nobody else there, so in and out quickly.
Jane
That mask. A great idea. Have to find the rubber bands. Plenty of scarfs.
I picked up my Oatmeal and stuff. Also Laundry. Did a 2 mile walk and now going to try and stay in for days. So many of the older U of Ill students coming back. Want to check their apartments I suppose. they get broken into so much when they are gone. Lot of cars are showing up also.
I have been having trouble signing...had to put in username and password....after several try's...finally worked...Jane I would like the directions or pattern to make the face mask....hope all are well. Darlene
Earthquake !! https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=earthquake+san+diego[ /size]
Oh, dear! Alpiner, check back in and let us know that you're okay. Much damage in your area?
Quote from: maryz on April 04, 2020, 08:12:09 AMOh, dear! Alpiner, check back in and let us know that you're okay. Much damage in your area?
No damage . It was a little one .
Good morning...Jane or anyone that might know....I'm still having to put in my user name and password to get to SF..even though I chooose always stay logged in ??
Candy. I had to do that also but o.k now.
Darlene...it sounds as if your device is not holding the cookie for login. That is on your device, so if you got an update or cleaned cookies out or chose not to have cookies retained, you'd have to sign in again.
Here's the folding mask directions...super simple. Some add a cut coffee filter to the middle. I think that's on the government website. I also saw somewhere that tea towels work better than bandanas...thicker, I think, and more closely woven.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2611871869088258&id=100007964100586
Here's another with sewing and folding directions, and includes the coffee filter thing:
https://www.twincities.com/2020/04/03/how-to-make-your-own-coronavirus-face-mask-with-these-simple-tips/
Someone also mentioned that rubber bands would work if you don't have ponytail bands.
It was a chilly 28 this morning, but up into the 30s and sunshine. I'm hoping it'll warm up more so I can get out and get a walk in.
Jane......how do I fix it.?
So cold again here. 41 deg. My furnace back running even if I have it set at 72 it clicks on every once in awhile. Will be people with a lot of the common cold thinking it is the virus. Saw many yesterday when it was 69 deg. running around in shorts. Tee shirts and floppies. Crazy
Jane - Thank you for the mask-making suggestions. We live in a large closely-knit neighborhood and one of our golf group has started sewing masks to distribute to any friend or neighbor who needs them. She's making phone calls to everyone. Just another case of neighbor helping neighbor, which is what this world needs right now.
As I a sitting here thinking, I should run the sweeper but don't wan to. I wondered what Sue and other ladies who use a cleaning service are doing. Sure they are closed down. Just to many houses to be in and out of ,even using lots of disinfectant.
Back in pjs today. Out of books other than on my iPad. I did find "the testament" in my book bag and so may start it.
It is the quietness around here I am not use to. Did see a couple kids outside playing. They are Spanish and parents don't speak English.
My dry cleaner lady says a lot of them coming in laundry ne can't speak and scared with what is happening. She now wears a mask and scares the kids.
Lots of people face covered bother me because we get a lot of purse snatching and grabbing phones in this town . Also when walking to cars. Have to be careful.
I won't be out much.
s
Jeanne...how did you fix the sign in problem....I have to log in every time...so may not be on here long...Darlene
No, ijust had to put in my password again . Been o.k since.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I hope all are well and staying home if needed. We have a number of corona virus cases at our local hospital. I want to get outside and walk, but I am cutting my usual walk short and will return quickly, especially if I see someone else out walking. I think most people over 70 are in more danger than younger ones. And since I have just turned 83, I think I'm in that category. I am concerned about our hospital employees. They are working under very difficult circumstances.
I hope Every Buddy is well and doesn't face exposure to the corona virus. Take care Buddies and keep us posted. I'm going to put on a mask/scarf for my morning walk. Please be careful, Buddies!
Sue
Sue
My daughter posted this on facebook this morning . I thought I would share with you . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft0XGprD858
Thanks, Alpiner!
Sue...not many people out and about here...save the nutty motorcycle riders without helmets who love to throttle up those cycles to show how macho they are. Yeah... :idiot2:
Darlene...check your settings for retaining cookies. That can be switched off and cookies deleted if your AV does a scav, you get an update, etc.
It's a beautiful day here...high 50s and I have some windows open. I did walk to town and back again and then worked a very short time on north side of my house to get leaves out of the ivy. What a mess!
Pictures of virus lockdown results from around the world:
http://cdn.flipboard.com/content/thephotodesk/thephotodeskgalleries/items/1584384311000.html?utm_campaign=campaign&utm_medium=40digest.7days3.20200316.home&utm_source=email
Jane.
Jane...I went to my settings...didn't see anything about cookies
Sue. I think that more of people dying are and it I'll continue to be between age if 25 to 59. The over 70 are being shown to have had prior health problems along with it. I do see many more in our paper obits in 80 s but not from it. Dr. Are just not able to answer the call to them right now when needed and most are dying at home.it wifi gon that way for much longer they say. The won't be admitting them to hospitals .
I don't know what happened to this site. The print is very large. Marilyn should be happy. I had a terrible time getting in and had to try several things.
I'm glad all of us are safe and well and following the rules.
Our church is doing e-sermons and SS.
We worked on our master closet on Sat and got it pretty well straightened out. In the middle of doing that, I got a call from the realtor that they wanted to show the house on Sunday. Got rave reviews afterward and realtor thinks an offer is coming. Then yesterday, I got a call that they wanted to show it again today. I really would like some breathing room between shows, even though I want to sell it. I didn't think we would have lookers for 2 mos! But they wore gloves and masks and the realtor wiped all the door handles and I did too after we got home. I'm so tired from all of this. I'm so glad John decided to have someone pack, move, and unpack us. We have to leave shortly. Stay healthy.
It's sunny and to be 82 today here. Sharon
Darlene...what device are you using? Computer, iPad, phone ?
Sharon...fast response time. Glad someone will pack up, move, and unpack everything ! Too much for you.
The news from DC is certainly even more alarming...this to be worse week so far.
44 degrees and gloomy day here and rain to come next few days.
I baked some choc chip cookies yesterday to add to my freezer stash! ::)
The excitement for the day here is laundry.
Stay home and be safe and healthy!
Jane
Wonderful that you're getting prospective buyers, Sharon, even though it's tiring. Funny, your print didn't show up as large on my screen. Plus, I've had no problems getting in the site. Oh, well - guess I shouldn't tempt fate.
Nothing doing here. They're trying to keep everybody apart, but still have some activities. The aides and other people are getting lots of exercise, taking stuff to people's rooms. I have gotten out to walk in the halls a couple of times, and some folks have gone to sit outside, but definitely staying away from each other. I'm not going outside, though - too much pollen in the air. Spring pollen in Tennessee is horrible and I always stay inside as much as possible.
Margaret has been staying home a lot, too. She's getting lots of yard work done, and her huge garden tilled and planted. I guess this is not a total disaster for her.
Alpiner, I never heard anything on the news about the earthquake in your area. Is everything okay there?
Stay well, Buddies - and keep up that social distancing.
Darlene...Here's some info if you're using Safari or Chrome
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en-GB
Safari
If Safari doesn't autofill your account names, passwords, or credit cards, or doesn't ask to save them to begin with, check the AutoFill and Private Browsing settings on your device. On iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 9 or later: Tap Settings > Safari > AutoFill.
More on Safari. iPads, macs, iPhones, etc.
https://www.guidingtech.com/safari-doesnt-ask-save-password-ios/. Instructions with screen shots
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Darlene...see the instructions below for Safari...that's what Ipads use as a browser:
Safari
If Safari doesn't autofill your account names, passwords, or credit cards, or doesn't ask to save them to begin with, check the AutoFill and Private Browsing settings on your device. On iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 9 or later: Tap Settings > Safari > AutoFill.
More on Safari. iPads, macs, iPhones, etc.
https://www.guidingtech.com/safari-doesnt-ask-save-password-ios/. Instructions with screen shots
Good morning, Every Buddy. I talked with Tim a bit ago and he told me about some things he wants me to do this morning (in regards to my fridge) and was his usual take charge self. I'm hoping this will be the last lecture for a while. I know he means well, but I find it somewhat annoying!
I'm planning a morning walk soon. I'll wear a bandanna on my face and stay away from any other walkers. However I don't expect to see anyone! I'm usually the only walker in my neighborhood.
I hope Every Buddy is well and staying away from crowds. Take care Every Buddy. Keep us posted!
Sue
Now our weather is 70 today but down again with rain tomorrow.
I had the 12 pm news on and it said that ova tiger at the Bronx zoo has got the virus. And one man who feeds them positive.( I don't think this is false reporting) they aeaskinouwh oh thy repot walki no be holding them Les. Watc ere all represent in If a problem.
I just listen news and then wait to see if things contradicted. Later. Hope this turned out to be a false test.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/04/tiger-coronavirus-covid19-positive-test-bronx-zoo/
maryz There was no damage from the earthquake thankfully !!
Hello every Buddy, I canned 12 pints of Sauerkraut this morning, Ina couple of jars I added shredded carrots and some red cabbage as well. I Take freckles out for her walks daily rain or shine. My Rain Suit matches her rain coat. I used Instacart yesterday to order a few groceries, they were delivered ablout an hour later.
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/06/health/tiger-cat-coronavirus-wellness/index.html?utm_term=15862555801101d75ef76f6e7&utm_source=Five+Things+for+Tuesday%2C+April+7+2020&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=196300_1586255580114&bt_ee=wWDf%2BKzm8Hk3wyILfe7DD1myX3YdU%2BQwdoLIC%2BoT7v%2F13D3jWAldLBf5C6j5qr2B&bt_ts=1586255580114 (https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/06/health/tiger-cat-coronavirus-wellness/index.html?utm_term=15862555801101d75ef76f6e7&utm_source=Five+Things+for+Tuesday%2C+April+7+2020&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=196300_1586255580114&bt_ee=wWDf%2BKzm8Hk3wyILfe7DD1myX3YdU%2BQwdoLIC%2BoT7v%2F13D3jWAldLBf5C6j5qr2B&bt_ts=1586255580114)
Lions, tigers and house cats: You won't catch coronavirus from felines, experts say
Foggy Tuesday morning here in the NE corner of Iowa. We're expecting rain later, as Jeanne mentioned yesterday.
Sue...I hope you get whatever Tim is in a tizzy about done with your refrig. :coolsmiley:
Marilyn...I think you probably need the walk and fresh air and away from the house as much as the dog does. :thumbup:
Alpiner...I didn't hear of your earthquake either...glad there was no damage.
Sharon and Mary and Darlene and Jeanne...good morning and hope you're all safe and healthy.
Mark this day on the calendar! :uglystupid2: Lazy Jane got herself out of bed about 5:45 am and was showered and dressed and on the way to WalMart for their once a week "Old People's Shopping hour" from 6:00-7:00 AM! I did my weekly shopping and saw many of the other old people there had masks on.
The asst Manager told me across the 6' distance that they had made the line up to get into the store a one way and that the carts in the front were sanitized when they were brought in from the parking lot and those left at the exit. I couldn't find the vinegar, but got everything else, including some carnations that were bright and cheerful. No flowers outside here yet...and I got used to flowers in the house which Raymond loved.
So, I'm set for a week, at least. I'd gotten out of the habit of shopping like this when I retired, but it was time to get back to it now.
Nothing else going on here.
jane
. Jane.on my I PadI went to password and accounts..saw auto fill PW...but don't see the key and check mark...or anything about saving PW.. Darlene
They've told me it'll probably be two weeks before I can move. Have to be able to have folks come in to move me. They're getting started painting today. I did go in today. It's not ideal, but it is larger. My "view" overlooks another side of the building and two AC units, but I guess I can deal with that - I had thought it would be the parking lot. We'll make it work. Weather today is still supposed to be warm, with no rain.
jane, glad you got to WM during the early hours and without difficulty.
Marilyn, I know your walks outside with just the dog are good for both of you. How are the feet doing?
Darlene, I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with access. How are you doing with getting around?
Just the usual "not-much-of-anything" going on around here. Have a good day, Buddies!
Darlene....When you got to the account and passwords, did you look under the Websites and Apps Passwords to see if seniors and friends was listed?
If not you could try clicking on EDIT and adding
Seniorsandfriends.org
With your password.
Good morning, Every Buddy. My (new) cleaning ladies were here this morning. My regular cleaning lady has been sick and these did an OK job, just not as well as the regular gal always did. I can deal with it, though, and am glad they were here. I hope the regular gal is OK. She may have the flu.
I hate being inside and am planning a walk in my neighborhood. However, I need to make a mask before I venture outside. I will use a large bandanna to cover my nose and mouth. Most of my young neighbors have gone to work.
I hope Every Buddy is well and is able to stay away from crowds. Take care Every Buddy and stay well!
Sue
Mary Thanks for asking about my feet. The left, Surgery, still hurts quite a bit at times but not as bad and the right foot, that hurts like I have a heel spur rubbing on my shoe at times. During the night when I get up to go to the bathroom I can barely put that foot on the floor, as the day wears on it doesn't hurt as bad or maybe I get accustomed to the pain.
Freckles gets so excited when I ask her if she wants to go for a walk. She can jump straight up with all four paws off the floor. She sees her harness and sticks her head right in, the same with her coat.
Good to know that all y'all are doing good. My cousin in California has the virus and his wife is on home dialysis. He told me this morning that yesterday was so bad he thought he was going to die.He s only about half way through.
I wore a mask that I had made to the store yesterday & didn't like it . I wasn't able to get enough air to breathe & had to stop every few steps to catch my breathe . Also it shifted & felt as though it might come off . At check out customers had to bag their own groceries . I paid for my groceries then finished bagging them so the next customer could be checked out . /size]
Jane
I am reading what you are telling candy about thing to do on iPad
Now I can't see any Passwords and and accounts. Now mine is getting old. I am having fun now that I am using FaceTime.wiith friends and family. Like it better than messinger on the phone.
Warm and sunny still here again. Soon I will have to be going out o store. Need som FEM stuff which I think will be hard to find.
Jane...think I really messed up my settings on IPad now...cause don't know what I'm doing...I may have clicked on the 2 factor authentication...and don't know ow to turn it off.....so will just keep trying to figure it out...of course can't be around anyone to. Help me....right now.
Darlene...let me see if I can find out how to get rid of that 2 step thing. I don't use that or the touch thing...or even the passcode to open my IPad, but I know others like those.
In the Security section, click Edit. Locate the Two Factor Authentication section that says the feature is On and click to Turn Off Two Factor Authentication, then click again to verify.
...
For mobile:
Go to Settings.
Tap your Apple ID ➙ Password & Security.
Tap Turn Off Two Factor Authentication.
Tap Continue.
It's beautiful here...sunny and mid 70s.
My daffs finally have some buds. :smitten:
But, it's not going to last...down to mid 40s and rain.
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
I had a lot to read to catch upm so won't comment on much. I'm glad everyone is well. Jane, you're really an earlybird. They would put me in the funny farm if I showed up at a store at 6 AM.
John woke me at 8:30 this morning to tell me that the first people who looked at our house had met our countered offer, so after all the details are worked out, the house is sold.Closing date is May 28th. Someone send me some Valium!! Still a lot to do, but haven't done much today. Just filled out forms and filled my medicine boxes. Take care everyone. Sharon
Sharon
Great, your house must be a great buy as around here selling the mid price homes are selling slow . Down now 30pct.
A 3 mil. One sold for 1.97 mil. A university prof. Author built. Had been trying for 2 years.
Thing maybe less hectic by end of May.
I didn't see yours on Facebook.
Are you excited about moving?
HOORAY, SHARON!!!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up and dressed for a while and have finished breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I want to visit some neighbors who have offered to pick up groceries and/or other things I might need, but Tim has been doing that. I won't enter their home, but will speak to them outside so that I don't infect them or they might infect me. So far the only symptoms I have are the usual runny nose. I've bought more Kleenex so that I can wipe my nose!
My plan for the day is to get out to speak to the neighbors who sent me a note and volunteered to go to the store if I need something. I'm not going inside their home, but would like to thank them for their offer. Tim has been picking up groceries for me.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and have not stuck inside and are able to get outside for some exercise. I'm planning a short walk soon.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I've decided not to take that apartment. I just don't think I want to spend the rest of my life with only a wall to be seen outside my windows. I'll just wait for the next one to come available.
All is going well here. Folks are pretty much staying in their rooms - just walking in the halls occasionally. That's okay, as long as we stay away from each other and don't congregate. We can even go outside if we like. I won't because this is our peak pollen season, and I don't want to set the allergies off.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Mary's
Good idea, you are not that unhappy were youare until something that you will be happy living in
Icould not stand looking at a wall. Is there only one window in the apartments.
Mary...good idea on waiting for a better choice of appt!
Sharon...Hooray on selling the house so fast!
I put on my homemade folded mask ...very simple...two of Ray's old cotton men's handkerchiefs and two large rubber bands. Elegant, huh! It was very soft, stayed in place, and I could breathe.
I went to grocery store...8-9 is their special time for 65+. Too crowded for me, aisles too narrow, etc. I'll do my shopping at WalMart.
Had a t'storm pass over and now temps to drop.
Jane
Big storm here right now.Wind just took down the Ch 4 Radar tower. Twin town lost lots of Elec. I do believe at the moment we are being told something about how we are messing up the world. Better shut down.
Jeanne, usually each room in an apartment has 1-3 windows. My studio has a block of 3 windows.
Good Thursday (I think it's Thursday! Talk about all the days being the same! ;D ) morning! The weatherguesser on TV said today would be cold and windy and stormy. Uh...it's sunny, 51 and just a bit of a breeze. DANG! Now some dark clouds are approaching. :P
My cleaning lady doesn't come during this virus. She's afraid of spreading germs and she has a big client list, so I got out the swiffer and did the kitchen floor and the dusting and vacuuming are done as well. 8)
Absolutely nothing else going on here...same as yesterday and probably tomorrow...whatever day that it. :2funny:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. Tim and Kris were over here earlier and brought paper work I needed to sign. On their way home they were dropping it off at the bank's drive up window. They are staying home most of the time except for some grocery shopping and checking on me.
I hate staying inside, but will put on a bandanna around my mouth and nose and get out for a walk shortly. I don't like sitting inside with nothing to do except read. Thank goodness I have a lot of books I enjoy rereading!
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and is able to get out and about. Take care, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sharon asked me to post this for her
I tried to post yesterday, but couldn't find a post button, so don't think it posted. I spent most of the day on the phone trying to find someone to foster Bunny from May sometime until the virus is over enough that Brian feels safe to drive down to get her and the furniture. My neighbor 2 doors down has agreed to do it, but she has a dog, so don't know how it will work out. I also put an ad in Next Door and have a woman who has had 2 Lhasas and would be glad to take her. Now I have to call Donna and see if she really thinks it will work out or if I should call the other lady back. She sounded so sweet and had lost her dog a couple yrs ago and really missed having one. Maybe problem solved.
No other news here. Just more forms to fill out. Inspector coming Monday and appraiser on Wed next week.I have to clean too, Jane. My gal isn't coming for a while either.
I also have to make out a grocery list to be delivered too. We did get masks yesterday, so would feel a little safer going in, but they aren't charging delivery, only a $5.50 tip for the deliverer.
Mary, I think you made a good decision on the move. I would hate to look at a blank wall too.
I don't remember what others said, so just stay safe & well! Sharon
I have always enjoyed eating a good meal. I love to eat. Not over weight because meals are small, but right now I am planning in my head what to take out o freezer or cook for the next day. I don't feel like o am depressed or anything like that as life not that much different other than not going places in my car. During the day.
I can feel the weight changing. TOmorrow I aim to walk further. Eat less but the thing is it is supposed to storm again..what I should do is give the house a good cleaning. fat chance of that. I did get my spring clean out done on the pantry today. I always have packed most of the can goods,boxed things not opened. Rice .dried spig.lot of things that got when on sale . Really gets piled up.
I take it all over to the university where there is a big room fixed up so that when students run out of money for food at the end of month they can come and pick up stuff for a few dinners. 3 of mine graduated from there and so done it for Years. Just a habit now.
Thing is, it is all closed down . They are saying that the Univ may just not start up again now until Sept.. THe schools the same if it goes on much longer.
Schools would have been ending May 30 th. And univ. about the same.. Really mess up what deplomas will read.
Not going to spell check anymore . Just spell like I talk.. .typing as I am laying on the couch. Think I am getting a little bored.
SHARON
If you cannot find the post button, it probably is because you are not logged in. Your cookie must have been erased. Try log in again and it should work.
Radioman had the same problem yesterday. Once logged in all works as should be.
Bubbles...I have the same problem...a week now...unable to stay logged in on SF....have to log in every time....I've tried several fixes...didn't work...CC
Thanks,Bubbles. I'll try it. Sharon
A bright sunny day here...yesterday was like watching a slide show...of all the different kinds of weather. Really odd, but all passed on to the east and beautiful today...ahead of rain again over the weekend.
I'm going to try and get out for a walk when I finish up here and then I need to wipe out the refrig again. Unlike Jeanne, I really don't get any pleasure from eating and I don't like to cook. NOT a good combination. Raymond was the "foodie" here...eating and cooking healthy stuff.
Stay safe and healthy this Good Friday and everyday!
jane
Good morning Buddies....want to wish every a blessed Easter...even though it will be very different...will miss not being with my family...so will be by myself...as many others...Jane do you think Bubbles would be able to help me fix the log in problem...I've tried everything...just want stay logged in...Hi to Mary. Sharon Sue..Marlyin and all others..The weather is nice here..so did walk..Have a great weekend...Darlene
Darlene...I don't know. You're the only one having a problem with the coookies not holding, and that's on your device, not stored here at the server. I've gone through all the options I can think of...that you downloaded a new update, you cleared your history and third party cookies, etc. You may just need to login when you come here until something in the ipad decides to behave.
I did get my walk in...everything very quiet around...only passed one woman walking and nobody outside.
jane
I have the furnace running again today. Was only 43 when I last looked. Even the sun is out. Crazy weather.
Will say one thing. Seems like the days are going bye faster since this virus began. Maybe it is because I am sleeping longer.I now got to sleep and wake up the same time daily but now 9 hours. So now it is 2 oclock already. Not done a thing only mess on my desktop. This i had better stop doing as it is now a W10 which I hate and never have really learned enough on it. So I am clicking on things and getting it a little messed up. For some reason I have never been able to have the Tool bar up at the top and I really miss it. Looks like you need to have Internet Explorer . I don't have it on here. Never did use it one W7.
Now I had to sign in again on S nd f today. Seems like once a week it has me do it now. Once in, it is fine for awhile. Doesn't do it on the Ipad. Only takes a second so not bothering about it.
How I would love to go store and get some more Fresh Veg. Other carrots I am out. Not trying on a Friday or weekend. I will call and see if they have a time for Seniors next week. Hope not as early as Jane though. Never make a 6 to 7 am one. I don't like to online order. Just like to walk and buy as I see. Maybe I will take a walk later. Miss driving my car.
My Parrot seems to want more attention since I am home all the time. Wants me to hold the food if I am handing it to him. Also sees me eating and fusses until give it some. Will say though,it is good to have it making some noise as so quiet in the area.
Time to fix dinner. I managed to skip lunch today...
OK Jane...thx
Quote from: Cottoncandy on April 10, 2020, 09:18:56 AMBubbles...I have the same problem...a week now...unable to stay logged in on SF....have to log in every time....I've tried several fixes...didn't work...CC
Sorry about that, and no it is not the same problem, since you can still post. It must be something to do with your own settings, and unfortunately I cannot help there. When you log in, do you have a check mark on "forever"?
Good morning, Every Buddy--although it is almost noon here in Auburn. I've had breakfast, read the paper, and cleaned up the kitchen--but nothing else. I am a slow poke today! I want to get out for my morning walk before it gets too hot. Last night our weather gal told us that it will be pretty warm here today.
I am trying to avoid seeing/talking to my neighbors. Most of them are sheltering in place and I see very few of them. There is a lot of fear of getting the Corona Virus here. Our local hospital has quite a few cases. Some seem to be mild, but who knows what that means!
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and you have no contact with those infected. Take care, Buddies. Keep us posted on how you are doing.
Sue
Good noontime, Buddies!
All quiet here. I don't feel isolated here, because I see staff and residents all through the day. We don't gather for any activities, but most do walk in the halls occasionally. Meals are brought to our rooms. I talk to Margaret almost every day, so I'm kept up on family stuff. Plus there's the internet and cable TV. Let's all stay well!
Happy weekend!
Well a big number birthday hits me tomorrow. Will have to spoil myself. Be one to remember. I never count them and so will forget this number and do it next year.
It's not that warm out but sunny. Take a walk later .will say,the fed express must still be going as I have a notice that 2 shipments will be here Monday and were just ordered Friday. Will be spraying them outside. We are getting to be fanatics aren't we?
Afternoon, Buddies. Gloomy day with bit of breeze, but rain/snow to come and cold front.
My joints are really hurting, even after the max of Tylenol.
Take care and stay healthy!
Jane
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEANNE !
Happy Birthday JeanneP !! We share the same birth date !! This will certainly be a different birthday !!! We had planned a trip to Las Vegas but that has been put on hold . My father's first wife died in the 1918 flu epidemic & he & my Mom married about 10 years later & then I came along 10 years later & here we are in another epidemic
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up, showered and dressed because my son who lives in Opelika (a town near me) will be coming to pick me up for our family dinner. He's probably doing the cooking so his wife may be the one to pick me up.
It's cool here this morning, but will get warmer as the day gets longer. I am wearing a long sleeved sweater over my shirt and think this will be enough for comfort. I can always take the sweater off if it gets much warmer.
I hope Every Buddy has a Happy Easter. Take care and enjoy your family today.
Sue
Happy Birthday Jeanne and Alpiner
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEANNE & ALPINER!!
Happy Birthday, Alpiner!!
The "kids" did Zoom with 6 of us...across 3 states this morning. It was so easy and I could see myself as well as the 5 others. It was neat. Everybody can hear and see everybody else. They're all north of me in MN and WI and were having a lot of snow.
I also called my sister and we had a nice chat, and now I'm going to do some computer stuff and then read as we await a real mix of weather....heavy winds, rain, snow, cold through about Tuesday and then some more.
TIP: from Niece who's a nurse: if your glasses fog up wearing a mask, wipe them with shaving cream. She says that's what they all do at the hospital. HUH...who knew??? :2funny:
Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
I get alerts from the Washington Post...and maybe some of you don't trust the newspapers, but I do. This is SCARY about what this virus does to your lungs.
The storm inside: How the coronavirus killed Keith Redding
A CT scan performed just a few hours after Keith Redding showed up at the emergency room showed dead cells and viral particles scattered across his lungs like bits of broken glass.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2020/04/12/storm-inside/?arc404=true
yEs this is a different virus, Spreading faster than any other. Take longer to come up with shot, but they will.
It good that we have all this tech stuff now, for Lots able to see family on it. I just found it and really spending time.
Jane, we had that big storm 2 nights ago. It past bye us yesterday
I cant afford to lose manny more tree limbs.
Sue. Did you stay 6 ft. Away eating? Kidding. My daughter had another couple to dinner but they have been with them only for most af the last few weeks.
I was craving choc. And a friend brought some over and pushed it in on my porch. I made broc. Cream soup last night and passed it and some braised chicken to her. She doesn't cook. It's all so crazy but keeping us laughing.
I'm of to bed
Good morning, Every Buddy. Yesterday Tim came over to pick me up and take me to his house where he was making lunch for him, Kris, Arden, and me. We had a nice visit and I enjoyed the lunch. He's called me this morning to tell me that he has called my cleaning service and asked them to put it on hold for a while. The last ones who came to clean were unknown to me and they didn't do a very good job. We decided that I can keep things tidy and hopefully I'll get my regular Molly Maid back sometime soon.
Not much else going on here today. I will try to finish the book I'm reading about the WWII women who worked in Washington and other areas to keep America up and running. Bill (oldest son) had sent me the book about the women who kept the home fires burning as well as keeping the war up to date.
Not much else to report today. I am planning to find a bandanna to put over my mouth and nose when I go outside to walk. However, I rarely see anyone else walking. Most of the young folks in my neighborhood have jobs and are not at home during the day.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
The snow storm missed us, too, but it's down to low 30s and very windy. I'm glad I'm not driving a big RV or truck.
Jeanne....ah...Easter chocolate for your birthday!
Sue...my cleaning lady isn't coming either. She has so many clients, I'm glad.
Hi to all our Buddies!
I need to get to WalMart for a few groceries, bird feed and a prescription. I'm trying to decide what's the best time to go..maybe this afternoon. With everyone off work, the "slow" times have all changed, I guess. I do want to make sure they've had time to restock the shelves. I will wear a mask there. We've had another case here in the County, so I suppose that will now start to ramp up.
Supposedly, our gov checks are suppose to roll out now. I don't know anyone who's gotten theirs yet. I talked to Ray's sister yesterday and she said her daughter with cancer has been laid off. She sells metals to factories.
Stay safe and healthy!
Sharon just emailed me that she can't get in. So, there may be a glitch in her part of the country after the storms, or a lot of internet traffic this morning. I sent her a link to today's postings, and I hope that'll get her in.
jane
I am going to call a couple of grocery stores close to me and see if they have a early morning for seniors. Bet stores busy again now as a month since the big rush was on and now people 'they will all be back into storing up.
I did order some Fem. things on line Thursday and EM says will be here today. So don't need Walmart.
Now Schnucks closed yesterday and I bet they did a good cleaning. They are always so clean anyway and have the best Fresh Veg. This is what I mostly need.
Jane. Now I am not Figuring out this Check that people say they are waiting for.I am doubting that we Retired Seniors come under it. We get good SS check monthly which I hope went into my Ck. Acct. on April 3rd. so we get the income that we always get. I figured that payout is more for workers laid of and their companies not paying them anything and so they will sigh up for Unemployment But retired people will be getting their usual..
Guess I have not really read up all about it. I just can't figure out that People who earned over $100,000 Will be getting paid. Just the low income.
None are going to be kicked out of apartment or Electric turned off. The Gov. will see to that. What would those Landlords do for Renting out again. I know in this town there are over 35% apartment sitting empty and its a University area. Now looks like Univ. not opening so they will be moving out. Doubt they will be stuck to their leases. Most would be gone in June for 3 months anyway. And lots of our Apartments are Subsidized so that is Gov. paying 75% of those Even a lot of homes same. They have already put a additional 50% more onto Snap cards and many seem to use them in the Grocery Stores. So there is about
430 dollars for a family of 4. They should be able to manage on that. Many more will now be getting the Snap cards.
If the Gov. gives to much now then down the line Everyone working will be paying much higher Tax. every thing will go up. Our State have put the car sticker up 30% this year already. Country can only keep printing so much money. Fed has got to have the assets to cover what they print.
But these days I am finding that I know very little about how the US gov. works anymore. It seems like other countries are handling things better. Seems to be a lot of cheating going on here now. I use to believe that Nothing is for Free. Sooner are later you will pay for it. But now I don't know.
My Eldest spent 25 years in Social Work , 10 years director. and now retired. I saw quite a lot through that...
We had a lot of lightning, thunder, and rain yesterday and last night. But Chattanooga really got hit - straight line winds and at least one tornado. Last I heard there had been at least 8 killed and at least 120 in hospitals. Many homes without power. Really scary! It wasn't in the part of town where I had lived. It's much cooler here this week, which is nice.
We're still having meals served in our rooms. We're able to get out and walk the halls, or even go outside in a courtyard or on the front porch - just not to be in groups. I don't know when this type of "confinement" will be over.
Stay well, Buddies!
Mary...the South really got hammered. I hope Sue is OK. The damage I saw on TV was horrendous...and so many deaths.
Jeanne...my understanding is that the $1200 checks go to people making under $75,000 a year based on their last income tax that's filed. Those up to $99,000 will get smaller checks. Children under 17 get $500.00
This is MY understanding. More info and a calculator here: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T063-C000-S001-stimulus-checks-2020-how-much-when-and-other-faqs.html
It's a bright sunny day but in the high 20s and breezy, so wind chill was down to about 16 degrees.
Nothing exciting here...going to do a little housekeeping and read.
Take care and stay SAFE and HEALTHY!!
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up, dressed, read the paper and had a nice phone call from one of the coaches at AU. My name was on his list because I always bought season tickets for the women's basket ball games. He was checking to see if I need anything (which I don't but I appreciated the phone call).
Not much else going on here today. Tim has called but is not coming over and he canceled my Molly Maids cleaning service as he thinks they are not being careful about sending cleaners. My regular lady has been staying at home. So I'll just keep everything tidy and hope for the best.
It's bright and sunny here today and as soon as I clean up the kitchen, I'll go out for my morning walk. I'm going to wear a bandanna over my nose and mouth--however I doubt that I will see anyone else out walking!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I hope the Corona Virus is not near you!
Sue
My post disappeared.
Sue...glad you had no damage from the storms that hit Mississippi and TN. I think you and Tim are probably wise to put the MollyMaids on hold. They go into and out of so many houses, you don't want to take a chance. My own cleaning lady is self employed, but she has a lot of clients here and in neighboring towns, and she said she wasn't coming. She doesn't want to infect any of us ...or herself, of course...and I think she's minding her grandbabies while their parents are working.
I'm not too messy and the kitchen floor will have to survive with just a swiffering. Nobody's coming in to see any dust anyway.
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Marilyn...sorry you lost your post.
Sharon...I hope you can get in with the link I sent. If not, it may be a local glitch in your area or something else weird.
It's finally sunny here, but still just 29 degrees. We're to warm up by Friday and the weekend. I sure hope so. I may wait until later this afternoon and then bundle up and walk.
Hi to Jeanne, Darlene, Mary, Alpiner.
jane
I had a long newsy post yesterday. It all seems irrelevant today though.
Not much going on here, I am still taking Freckles for 3-4 daily walk getting in a total of about 4-5 miles. After our grocery deliver Saturday I realized I had forgotten a few things, I had to go to Safeway anyway to get Keith's meds so bought the rest of it there.
I got an Instapot cook book and yesterday I made some awesome Lentil soup in my Instapot. I left out all the bacon and ham. Too much fat content in those meats, so it is vegetarian but so good.
I took Freckles to the Vet Monday for her yearly exam and the 2 yearly vaccinations. She weighed in at 35 lbs, perfect weigh for her.
Keith had another accident in his clothing and left a trail on the carpet from the hall door to the bathroom. OMG I am tired of this job and need a vacation just me and Freckles. I want to retire and enjoy the rest of my life. I don't feel like a wife, I feel like I am the full time caregiver, which I am, I can't just go home at the end of the day.
Well this is just about the entire gist of yesterday's post. Well one more thing. I had a difficult time on Easter, when another wave of grief washed over me. I was so emotional that every little thing made me cry.
Marilyn
Maybe it is time for you now to call and get together with Keiths family. Let them know what things are like for you. Not trying to handle it yourself.
I have watched a couple of friends go through this and it did not get better. Now their health is really bad.
for all they did for their fathers the were not appreciated. Had a bigger fight about Estate when it ended.
Marilyn, glad you're getting in your "time out" at least for your walks with Freckles. I know it's a hard thing to think about, but are you thinking about finding a facility for Keith? Is that what you plan to talk about with his kids? My friend in Chattanooga finally had to move her husband - a terribly hard decision to make. Lots of hugs from all of us.
Jeanne I know it wont get any better just get worse. However his boys all live in Washington state and the oldest wanted to put him in a locked memory care facility back in Dec. 2018. I said NO unequivocally. He wasn't ready at that time and I don't believe his is ready now either. I would like to have a caregiver at least 4 hours per day but we can't afford to pay someone $255 per week. He doesn't qualify for help from Medicaid or the state.
That's terrible that the estate isn't taking care of them was there no will? Keith doesn't have a will either and my name is not on the house.His boys say they don't want anything but who knows how that would change when Keith passes away. I want to downsize all his different collections that clutter the house but he doesn't want to get rid of or sell anything. He thinks it is all worth a lot of Money. but I know it isn't. If it were up to me it would all be donated to some thrift store. I am not one for garage sales I just want to get rid of unneeded stuff.
Mary we can't afford a facility at, $9000 per month. I would have to sell the house. The only way the state would take over is if we were divorced. Even then they go back 5 years of your banking records. Ya can't win. So no not going to talk about putting him away just yet.
Marilyn
Now isn't he on Medicare? You also. Isn't there a county nursing home close to you. I know that they take hi SS check. But can't touch your house. May want some of the assets sold. But not your car. Now look into this nursing home and see if they have a day center .there are two families in my street .they have the men in that. Bus pup at 9am and brings home at 3 pm. That a big help.again takes part of his SS . I have a friend works there and it's run well.
Marilyn...I'm sorry for all your frustrations.
It's a cold, sunny day here and snow is to go south of me...so will probably land right on Jeanne!
The landscapers were here yesterday afternoon and came back this morning to finish up the weeding and cleanup and putting down fresh mulch. Everything looks so nice and tidy now.
In addition, the "pole men" are here...I have no idea which utility they're working on, but I looked out yesterday and 4 guys in reflective vests were in my side yard and there was a long ladder up against the house...they were fussing with some line and moving it to another pole rather than over the neighbor's driveway to a pole by the street. They're moving a lot of poles much further back from the street and they're much taller ahead of the miling and repaving of the street.
Road construction and detours all around town. They're using this slow time and big trucks being routed out and around town to get these big corners finished up...something with water mains.
I'm hoping it warms up this afternoon so I can get a walk in...we'll see.
I went to WalMart about supper time for a prescription and a few groceries and was amazed at the number of people there without face masks. Incredible.
jane
Another late good morning from here in Auburn, Alabama. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but that's it so far. I want to get outside for a walk, but haven't done that yet. I'm hoping to get outside for the walk, but don't want to walk where others are walking. Yesterday while walking I ran into a little girl walking their family dog. They live about 3 doors away from me on the other side of the street.
Not much else going on here today. Tim and Kris came by yesterday to see if I needed anything from Kroger, but I really had enough to last through next week. I have lots of frozen food in the freezer and can use that first.
I hope Every Buddy is well. There is a lot of the Corona Virus here in Lee County, but I am staying inside except for the walks (and hoping I won't have to see anyone else!). Our local hospital has several gowned nurses outside who check temperatures and other procedures as the hospital is full of those with the virus.
Stay well, Every Buddy, and try to avoid anyone who might have symptoms!
Sue
I think Jane that it seems that the older ones in the store at 6 to 7 am seem to all wear mask but go in later and not many do.
I have enough food in now that I could last 3 months. Only thing I am out of is body cream and dish soap.
I went Tuesday and spent another 104 dollars stocking up.Even milk I have enough for ages. Then have canned that I can delete with water.
I have got to stop fixing full dinners.Seem to enjoy food even more that usual
Daughter came into town bringing almost a ham of 5 lbs. She had friends in Eastere but sure did not eat much off it. She doesn't cook so as she needed to pick something up from me she brought it to me. So now I cut into slices.chopped some for Casseroles. some for cabbage dish. and then fixed bone for Beans and ham. Made about 5 freezer bags of each. I took lots of ham and beans down street to friend. Again she hates cooking. I will give some of the other dishes away. Have lots of Ground Chuck. Chicken and frozen plus fresh Veg. I am keeping busy Cooking and you know how I love that.
Wish I could set to and do a lot of cleaning around the place but just can't get into it. Most are big jobs that need doing like carpets, drapes and outdoor work.
Your little town seem like they do a good job on Maintenance . I see the concrete trucks passing and so something must be getting done.
My one grandson in Texas got laid of from the Oil Company 5 weeks ago and the check that gov are sending out was in his bank yesterday. So that must be happening. They say that people that were on unemployment already will be the first to get. His wife is a nurse and working a lot of hours.
I have to get walking today. Not warm out but the sun is out.Weather man says we could get about 3 inch. snow this weekend. I think he is reading his chart wrong. I hope so.
I feel like I could just drive for miles. I don't think I have used a gal. of gas in my car for over a month.
FROM SHARON:
I still can't get in and don't have much time to mess with it, so if you don't mind please post my notes. I can at least get in to read them.
60 and sunny today. To be 70's by weekend.
I finished trying on all my dresses this AM to see which ones to donate. A lot of nice oness. Also, lots of belts, but my master closet is all clean and organized now.
We had our groceries ready for curb pickup yesterday, so no bugs.
We went to the car dealershii[ tjos aftermoon to pick up the check for my car that we sold last week. Hate giving it up. I really like it better than John's newer one. Both Avalons.
The inspector had lots of things that we need to do, so will have to find a guy to do them.
I sent in the lease for the apt yesterday and the closing info to the lawyer today.
So much stuff to do. Jeanne, how good of you to take foord to your neighbor. I know she appreciates it. We were doing a lot of that for our SS teacher before his wife died, but now, one of the other SS members who shops all the time is getting his groceries for him.
I can't think of anything important to add now. Hi to everyone. I will try to get back in after ethis move is over.. Marilyn, big hugs to you. I know you have a lot on your plate. I still think you need to talk to the boys and get some help from them. Stay healthy everyone. Sharon
Sharon needs to LOG IN AGAIN with her name and password.
That is how MaryC could get in again.
I am sorry, I cannot help more than that.
I think I'm in now .Therd is a post button T the bottom like usual.
The movers are coming in a few mins to give us an estimate.
Voing to clean out unxdr our bed this aft. So mu h fun around here.
Stay safe. Sharon
Bubble, that's what I told her, and it looks as if she's now gotten in.
Glad you got the login figured out and are back in. What you're doing doesn't sound like fun.
Do you have a date you can get in to your new place?
SNOW here this morning, but it's all gone now and the temps are rising.
jane
I managed to get back in by giving a new password. Only problem still is have to sign in every time.
Sharon. At least you are being kept busy doing something different.
I am getting bored doing same thing. I am use to leavin my house most days. Really miss the library. Down town cinema.
Waiting to see a photo of your new place. Will you be able to have same house cleaners. Or does that come in the lease?
Good morning, Every Buddy. Tim was over earlier to go over some paper work with me. After he went home I finally got dressed and am going out soon for a walk in my neighborhood. Yesterday when I walked I caught up with a young girl who lives in my neighborhood. She was walking the family dog and we had a nice chat.
Not much else going on here today. Tim and Bill have both brought books or in Bill's case have sent some by mail. I do enjoy reading and both have chosen some books written by authors I like.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and is able to get outside in some sunshine. I'm planning a walk down the hill shortly. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sharon, looks like you are well on your way. Hooray! When is your move-in date?
Jeanne, sorry you're not able to do much. Maybe just a drive around the area would help.
jane, sorry about your snow - glad it's melting right away.
Sue, it's good that you're getting out to walk and getting some books, too.
Well, I finally have my new apartment. It'll probably be a week or so before I get moved in, but I'm very happy with it. Just saw it this morning, and it's really good. Great windows and just grass and crepe myrtles outside, a huge closet, good shower, and plenty of room. Jesse has gone back to work, which is wonderful, so has to schedule when he can help. And Matt's wife is due to deliver any day now, so obviously, he's not available. Probably, at first, I'll just move what I have already, and worry about the rest of it when all the quarantine stuff is over. I've been told that I can get some folks in to move me before the end of the quarantine, so that's good. In any case, I'm excited!
Mary I'm happy for you and Sharon on being happy with your new Apartment.....as some of you know been having trouble staying logged in to SF.....tried yet another suggested fix...hoping this one works...it's warm and 70 here...I have been able to walk all this week....there is 4 other women that walk but we are Good space from each other...I wear mask if I have to go the store...I just ordered a couple books to read as library closed..miss my kids and kids...be glad when this is over..Hi to Jeanne..Marlyin..others I missed Darlene
Grand Kids :)
I ventured out to the grocery store this morning even though it isn't a senior's day . I was sure surprised by the total bill , $96 !! But I had a $5 off coupon for purchase over $50 . It seems we ran out of every thing !
I didn't know how prescient I was yesterday when I wrote "Matt's wife is due to deliver any day now". They had their lovely baby boy yesterday - my first great-grandbaby. I have none of the details yet, except his name, and don't know when I'll get to actually see him, but he's here!
Mary...hurrah on new baby to the family!
Alpiner...I am finding bigger grocery bill, too...also over $100...and buying a couple of things I use a lot of so I don't have to go back to store as often.
I have been buying Organic ultrapastureized milk that lasts at least twice as long as other. Current 1/2 gal has date of May 26 on container. More expensive, but I'm not throwing a lot away anymore and I don't need to make so many grocery trips.
Darlene...good to see you posting!
Sue...I hope to join you in walking now that it is finally warming up here this weekend and into next week.
Jeanne...I take a drive out around county roads when I get cabin fever...and it's good for the car to go a bit more than quick intown trips, I think.
Our schools are now officially closed for the year. However, they can resume before Aug. 23, so it will be interesting to see what date most will reopen.
Sharon is probably busy packing.
Jane
[/Good morning everyone...After turning off my IPad for the night and back on this morning...hooray didn't have to log in....I did what Rick and Jane suggested...cleared history and website data.....it worked...Have a great weekend everyonesize]
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, read the paper, and cleaned up the kitchen. I have new to me books that Tim and Bill have sent me, so I'll spend most of the afternoon reading. However I want to get out for my morning walk pretty soon. It's going to be much warmer here today according to my weather man. My neighbor hood is hilly and going down is OK, but coming back up is tough!
I hope every Buddy is OK--I'm feeling well, just lonely as no neighbors dropping in as every one seems to be staying home. Tim came by yesterday to go over some paper work with me and I think will go to Kroger for me on Friday or Saturday. He's OK with me walking outside, but wants me to stay away from other walkers.
Not much else going on here. I'm dressed for outside so will go get my walk in before it gets too hot. Last night's weather man said it will be much warmer today.
Have a good day, Every Buddy and stay well!
Sue
jane, even when John was alive, I always wound up throwing milk away. I found out milk would freeze. So I got some quart-sized plastic bottles, bought a gallon of milk, and then decanted it into the quart bottles for the freezer. That way, I only got out a quart at a time, and always had some to spare. Just an idea, but it worked great for me.
GOOD Idea, Mary. I didn't know it could be frozen, either. Your new apt sounds PERFECT!! I'm so glad you passed on the window to a wall and now have something nice to look out on.
Sue...with all the virus in your area, I think you're wise to stay away from others and yet get your walk in.
Darlene...HURRAH! Finally got the login problem solved. Good for you.
Sue...I think Darlene, Jeanne, Mary, and I share your boredom at being alone. I miss my Raymond and someone to talk to, but I'm so glad he's not stuck in a nursing home or hospital where I couldn't get to him. He would have hated that as much as I would have.
I found something on YouTube this morning I want to share with the nonsewers amongst us...ME included bigtime.
Mask easy to do with a teeshirt sleeve and a pair of scissors!
Easy and no elastic to hurt ears. One woman left string long to treat back of head.
It's beautiful here today, and I'm going to get a walk in when I finish here.
When I get into s and f now a message shoots up saying you have message ,go to inbox. I am on iPad. What is thi?
I am waiting for some rice t cook and then I am going to get in my car and take a drive. Maybe over to Japan garden ,as usually things now in bloom
Quote from: JeanneP on April 18, 2020, 01:12:15 PMWhen I get into s and f now a message shoots up saying you have message ,go to inbox. I am on iPad. What is thi?
Jeanne...go clear to the top of the page here...above the Seniors and Friends word on the very top left and click on My Messages.
Jane. found it. I must have goofed up on a posting.
I am without a currents driving Lic as of last weeks birthday. Have to take a road driving test so can't do it on line. I will just drive as I don't go out of my area these days. Never had a accident in life and Insurance paid up. They should just let it go until next year or to Oct. when can then take for 2001. Be a crazy place when they open up.
Jane, I could not open that site for the Tshirt sleeve mask :(
Do you have another link?
Bubble...I sent you an email with link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol3jKp-YH8k&feature=share
Beautiful day here, but weather pressure is killing my joints. I'm sitting 8n my recliner with a cup of tea and my heating pad. I have another hour to go before I can take another 1000 mg of Tylenol. I may dig out my DVD player and was more of Northern Exposure, the old tv show. Niece got me season one and just sent me Season 2.
Take care to stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Thanks Jane. It worked, and would be much more comfy than the bandanna one I made.
Now I made 2 mask but bandana kept falling Dow. I had some of the masks that use when painting. Round kind but hurt my face. Now don't laugh but I have som small little pads that I use for a little incontinance about 6 inch .get a dollar tree. I put one inside a mask and lines it perfect. Much more comfy and can't be seen. o.k laugh now.
Nice here today but somehow I put my back out Friday and like Jane in my chair with couple Tyanol. Do not work to good for me. .
A late good morning, Jeanne, and Every Buddy looking in. My computer was updating some files and took it's good old time doing that. I hope Every Buddy is well, taking care when walking outside, and avoiding other folks if it seems necessary!
If it doesn't rain shortly, I plan to put a bandanna over my nose and mouth and get outside to walk. Yesterday I came upon a little girl (about 10 y.o.) who lives a few doors away from me. She was walking the family dog. We had a nice chat and she had no visible symptoms of a cold or fever.
So far I have plenty of toilet paper out in my garage/utility room, so I'm not worried about that. My biggest worry is being exposed to people with Caronna (spelling?) virus. Our local hospital has had a number of cases and some have died there.
I'm hoping all you Buddies are able to stay away from people who may be infected. Take care and keep us posted!
Sue
Good almost afternoon. It is a beautiful day here. Our county still has only 1 case of the virus.
Yesterday a friend and I took our dogs out to Empire lakes to hike the trails. People were fishing and some walking as well. I was also blessed yesterday with a case of radishes. I have given them all away and kept some I discovered that you can also cook and eat the leaves. I found a recipe online , well several, The pesto recipe looked good and so did another where the radishes are roasted and the leaves sauteed then all mixed together.
Well time to fold another load of laundry and fix lunch beore I go out to deliver more radishes,
Good morning, Every Buddy. We had a big thunderstorm last night which I thought might take my roof off! Fortunately all seems to be well this morning. I've been outside to see if any shingles are loose, but no damage that I can see.
It is bright and sunny outside and I've had breakfast, so I'm going to walk soon. After that I'm going to trim my hair (I really need a haircut) and shower. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and is able to get outside for a while.
Have a good day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good Monday morning, Buddies!
Sue...glad your roof is ok after that huge storm.
Jeanne...if the pads work, use them! It keeps you safe, so no laughing here.
Marilyn...a case of radishes is a LOT of radishes. Good thing you have people to give them to.
I haven't done much...answered a nice text from a Texas friend who lives in Wisconsin. He and Ray used to golf together a lot in Tx.
Lots of anhydrous ammonia tanks being pulled through town. Guess the farmers are getting ready to plant, once the ammonia is in the ground.
Nothing exciting here...schools closed for the rest of this school year...no prom...no graduation...no awards ceremony, etc. I don't know if they're hoping for summer school or have an early start to next school year. Nobody can really plan for anything. Governor hasn't said what the future brings for us in May. But, virus numbers and deaths increase every day of her tv updates.
Take care and stay safe and healthy!
jane
Even the meteorologists on our tv are broadcasting from home.
I'm not sure how I feel about this, but here's another view on wearing gloves out:
Learn how wearing gloves to the store does NOT give you perfect protection against COVID-19.
https://bit.ly/34RqpHx
Jane
Well, Buddies, I'm moved! (into the larger apartment). They came in this morning and said the staff here was going to move me. Another facility owned by this company was badly damaged in the tornado that hit Chattanooga on Easter Sunday night, and all the residents had to be moved. They were moving them to other Morning Pointe facilities in the area, and at least one was coming here. Since I was moving anyway, they needed my studio room. About 6 of the staff got me moved in about an hour - and I've been trying to get stuff found and organized since. Margaret and Jesse will bring some of my other stuff from the storage unit on Wednesday. I have a new double bed ordered and it's going to be delivered on 1 May. All amazing - didn't even have time to worry about anything. And now I guess I'm more-or-less permanently settled. Whew!
Mary. Glad you got moved. Surprised though that they did it. Maybe you had not moved a lt of stuff into the studio Appt.
Sad to read about Mary Ann passing. I enjoyed her daily postings for a long time she kept the forums busy. I think she went peacefully. I had a feeling when they sent her home that she would not get over her illness.
she kept her family all connected and they are all going to miss her. She really knew her computers. Far more than I ever will.
not done a thing today. Wish my back would get back to normal. Never had this problem before. Must have moved wrong someway. I did clean up the yard today hoping that bending over may do the trick. Talked to a man about taking care of grass for the summer.
Going to try and get to store tomorrow. Out of a few things.dish Soap . oil. tooth cleaner things like that. O.K on food.
from SHARON:
We move May 15, The auctioneer will pick up stuff on May 13. Salvation Army comes May 6. Has to be packed first. We decided today to switch back to a villa. Not the one we originally wanted, but close. I picked out the paint color for the accent wall today at Lowes. It wasn't too crowded and everyone obeyed the 6 ft. distance. Some had on masks and some didn't. John and I of course did.
Mover will do all packing. He is also going to pack the POD to send to Brian with his things and Jonathan"s. It will stay in storage until they feel safe to have it delivered.
By changing to a villa, we will be able to keep Bunny there. Hurrah.
I hope you don't go crazy with the quarantine. We're too busy. Have things scheduled nearly every day till move.
John has learned that I have my limits and when I reach them, I go lie down. Not what I'd like to do, but my back won't let me do anything else.
Glad you all are keeping safe and walking.
Our county has had a few deat hs and a lot o cases of the virus. Now they are opening the beaches and other things. Stupid.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Mary...hurrah on the staff getting you moved!
I'm up early for me and will get to WalMart by 6:00 for my week's supplies.
It's to be nice today, then more t'storms coming. :-\
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while, read the paper, fixed oatmeal and ate it, and cleaned up the kitchen. Not much else going on here today. I do want to get outside for my morning walk and will go after I post here.
Yesterday afternoon our church organist and her hubby came by (with their masks on) to bring me some cookies they'd made. I think they were giving them to other "old" ladies like me who are stuck pretty much inside. I do plan to walk outside shortly, but hope I don't encounter anyone else walking.
Not much else going on here today. Tim came by yesterday and helped me change the sheets on my bed. He's canceled my Molly Maids for a while because he is afraid of the new ones spreading the virus. My usual Molly Maid has not been working for several weeks.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well today and that you have no contact with others who might have the virus.
Sue
Good morning every Buddy. I was out to Safeway during the senior time period to get Keith's meds and some cat food that I forgot to buy when I shopped yesterday. I don't have anything else planned for today except to walk Freckles.
I hope everyone is doing well and wearing their masks. I also wear gloves. I bought a box of 200 so I can throw them away after each use.
I got my lazy bones out of bed at 5:00 am and was at WalMart before they opened for old people's hour at 6:00 and was on my way home by 6:30! I'm set for the week now.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
Jane
I also ventured out to wal mart today...with mask and gloves...most people wore them....Didn't get to walk today..so hopefully tomorrow...we have went from winter to summer...just like that ...high humity and 90 degrees...hope all are staying healthy and safe from the C Virus...
Morning, Buddies. It looks like some sunshine out there and if it warms up some more, I may try a short walk. My knees are wonky this morning, so I won't go far. My yard looks nice now that Matt came and did the mowing and raked out the dead stuff from the winter.
Our hospital here was one of the ones in the state to get some sort of quick test for Covid-19. I don't know all the particulars, but I'm guessint it's for health care workers and those with symptoms.
Several hospitals in CR are cutting salaries of executives and having other layoffs because of the lack of "elective" surgeries and hospitalizations for heart attacks, etc. Medical people say these folks have been scared off by the ER rooms in large cities like NY.
Take care, stay safe and healthy!
[/Good morning all...yeah Jane...it's all about the C Virus...other people with health emergencies are afraid to go to ER..if they would even be treated...the hospitals get more money if it C Virus.....and I do know it's a serious virus but shouldn't not treat other people...at least that's the case where I live...I was given some over ripe bananas...so have b bread in the oven...yummy....Hi to every one..stay safesize]
Good morning, Jane and Darlene, and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I need to do some laundry today and hope to get it started soon. Not much else going on here today. I'll go outside to walk shortly and hope I don't see anyone while walking. Tim called me a bit ago and told me he's having problems with his foot and won't be coming over today. Yesterday our church organist and her hubby stopped by to bring me some cookies, but had on masks and didn't come in. Our church has not been meeting except for a funeral which was only attended by family members. My friend, Marilyn's husband has died and they had a funeral for him with only their family. He had dementia.
Bill has sent me several books to read and is planning to send more. He, Dawn, and Andy are well and mostly working from home.
I hope all is well with Every Buddy and no one has the virus. Take care, Every Buddy, and keep us posted.
Sue
Margaret and Jesse were allowed in to bring the rest of my furniture and clothes, etc. That's after temperature check, donning masks, and coming in a back door closer to the new apartment. It's looking good! She even got some bird feeders hung outside the windows. They're wonderful (Margaret & Jesse, not the bird feeders)! All seems to be going well with the new baby, too.
Stay well and keep up the social distancing and hand-washing, Buddies!
I went to walmarts yesterday after picking up my laundry. Was about 10 am wasnt to many people in. Girls at the enterence with cleaned carts. And the whole store is so clean. All worker wearing mask and gloves. I would rather just have my hands without but we'll sprayed. Touch to many things with the gloves .that many have touched
Picked up all the face and body cleaners I needed. 2 of every thing. Forgot my teeth cleaner. Didn't need many groceries. Forgot oil.so need to go back . They are closing at 8:30 each night most all the big stores are.
Seems like 1 spend the same every time I go.this month looks like $300 but I am well supplied .most ptobably won't need much of anything next month.
Cooking all day today. Enough meals for 7 days. Just got the messy kitchen cleaned up.
I am sleeping so good and lots of good dreams. At least 9 hours .
Back is much better.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've read the paper, cleaned up the kitchen after my breakfast of oatmeal, and am planning a day of reading as it is dark and dreary here this morning. I have new to me books which Bill has sent and others that I've received from Tim and Jon.
Not much else going on here today. It was pouring buckets last night about midnight--and that woke me up. This morning everything is wet and more rain has been suggested by our weather people in Montgomery. I have plenty of books to read, so that will be a good thing!
I hope Every Buddy is well and not near anyone with the virus. Our local hospital has a lot of cases--and most people I know are staying inside. I'd planned a nice long walk today, but the rain has put the kibosh on that! Hopefully we'll get a little sunshine this afternoon.
Take care, Buddies, and keep us posted!
Sue
Afternoon, Buddies!
Another gloomy, dreary, drizzly day here with temps in the 50s. Nothing much going on here...noise outside where they're replacing various poles with new taller ones and then connecting all sorts of lines to the new ones.
I went out to Farm Fleet yesterday afternoon, but they didn't have the kind of rain gauge I wanted, so I'll have to wait and maybe check at WalMart on next grocery trip there.
Nothing exciting here, either...just laundry of towels and sheets and isn't that exciting?? :crazy2:
Back to my Ipad to read and play some word games to keep the old brain working.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Raining here also.
Jane. I am going to try to go over to our Farm and fleet also.
I have found a small leak in the roof of front bathroom. Think rain is backing up from the gutter on my patio roof have leaves in it. The leak stopper on sale for good price so will get a gal and patch up until this thing gets where people working.
I like F and fleet for jeans and I need some.
Never tried games on iPad . Have a couple on desktop. Not very good on games
gGKids do better than me.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while and have had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I need to put a load of laundry in the washer and get that going. I went outside to get my newspaper and my cute young neighbor was outside watering his yard, so we had a nice chat. Our newspaper is full of depressing news, but I'm hoping will get more positive soon. There is a lot of corona virus at our local hospital. The local nursing homes have had a number of deaths, might be connected to the virus. I'm planning a walk soon. I don't expect to see anyone while I'm walking.
I hope Every Buddy is well and able to get outside and able to shop if needed. Take care and keep us posted.
Sue
Glad to hear folks checking in. I'm enjoying my new place - love the additional space. Plus Margaret put out some bird feeders, and it's fun to watch them, too (mostly cardinals, so far). I should get a new double bed about 1 May, and I'll definitely enjoy having that extra sleeping space - I really don't like the twin bed.
It seems like we are all doing well so far - hope it stays that way. I'll love it when folks are allowed in here again. I REALLY need a haircut...I'm almost ready to start wearing a hat. Glad you folks are getting rain (instead of snow). It seems to rain nearly every 2-3 days here, but at least it's frequently at night.
Glad that folks are reading or knitting or cooking or doing whatever it takes to keep them safe and at home. Hugs to all!
Afternoon, Buddies!
I've been watching the depressing News and am about to hunt up something to eat. That seems to be all I do...eat. I'll need all new clothes...in a larger size! :crazy2:
jane
Hi everyone. I am sleeping so much better since I moved out of the master bedroom two days ago. I just can't sleep well sleeping with Keith. I sleep very lightly so as to hear him. Oft times I don't sleep but maybe an hour or two it seems. So now Freckles is sleeping with me in my double bed in a night quite and dark room.
Also the cats have urinated so many times in that back bedroom that the ammonia smell burns my lungs. Even wearing my cpap mask I have to put my head under the covers so as not to smell the urine. The cats have never been allowed in my room. I want to have all the carpets removed but Keith doesn't want to spend the money.
Sofrry about the complaints. My cleaning gal is trying to get the smell out of that room.
Marilyn.
Now go ahead and tear those carpets. That like pouring Ammonia on the Carpet. Will have a problem with lungs in a short time.You are handling the house and finances just go ahead do it. I can't stand my carpet with just soiled some. Did not get them cleaned in October. Right now they are not doing it. Sure glad that I replaced some areas in Wood.
MaryZ. I like my big Brass bed but so hard to change sheets etc. I did it yesterday and took me 30 min. But I think that doing it helped put my back feeling better. I just think I am loosing strength in arms. I need to turn the Mattress but way to big.Keep thinking will go to a twin but have always had large one. I have a twin in the small bedroom but it is always loaded down with things on it. Had it all so neat back in 2019 and used it a few ti;me. But having that spare room is so easy to dump things in it.
Marilyn, glad you've moved into the other room. You really need your rest. I think I'd agree about getting rid of the carpets. Tough suggestion, but don't ask Keith if you can do it - just do it. If he asks, just tell him agreed to have it done. He won't remember otherwise. Unfortunately you've got to learn to lie.
Jeanne, fortunately, I don't have to change the sheets - the staff here does it, once a week or every other week (my choice). And they do all my laundry, so that's not an issue either.
I just made a comment on Facebook on a photo of "our" new baby, so the photo should show up on my page. Those of you on FB should be able to see it. He's really a cutie!
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Cases seem to be going up in Illinois also. It is close to 40000 people now. With close to 3600 deaths. I just cant understand so many in nursing homes. Now one that already had 32 now had another 47 this past 2 day. 4 dying. how is it getting into those homes. Families are getting lawyers now to bring charges. All over the state a large part of the people sick with it about 20% in nursing homes. Yet they don't come out of their rooms. Country going to learn a lot from this Virus .
I am still going to stay around the house even if they say they want things to open up. Our gov. is sticking to saying NO. But pressure is being put on him..
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's now 11:00 a.m. and I've read the paper, cleaned up the kitchen and will soon start the washer as I have some clothing that needs to be washed.
Jeanne, we have a lot of the corona virus at our local hospital. The local nursing homes with elderly people are having deaths fairly frequently. I do not know how many, but more than usual. The nurses at those facilities are stressed out with someone dying daily.
It's bright and sunshiny today and since I haven't seen anyone out walking, I'm going to walk several blocks down hill and come back up. Most of the young people in my neighborhood are still going out to work.
I hope Every Buddy is well and able to avoid the virus. Take care, Buddies, and stay safe.
Sue
FROM OUR SHARON
Mary your new room sounds great.. I love to watch the birds.
And I agree entirely with what you told Marilyn. She's put up with it long enough and he won't remember for long if at all.
We have about 3/4 of the kitchen divided up between what we'll keep and what we'll give away. Of course, John wants to throw everything out that we won't be using. Stupid.
Jane, hope you got your walk in in the sun.
Marilyn, you really do have to stand up for yourself with Keith..
John is ready to start in again, so have to go. Stay in and stay safe.
We ordered delivery of our groceries yesterday and they never came!! Later.
Sharon
It's a much nicer day today, and for the first time in too long all the joints aren't throbbing.
I'd been thinking of a ride to use one of my cars after reading it's not good to let them sit too long without driving. So, my car and I drove up to a little town 10 miles or so north of me. I was surprised to see quite a few fields have been planted.
Nothing going on in that little town either. :crazy2:
Governor says elective surgeries can begin again Monday. It sounds as if she's going to let the other restrictions expire next Thursday. But, who knows!
I did walk outside...not all the way to town...so much digging and milling of the rod that the dust was flying, and from 2 blocks away I began sneezing. So, turned the old body around and came back home. I do have my screen doors open and windows here in back of the house.
Take care, stay safe and HEALTHY!
Jane
Hello every Buddy. I turned my mattress of my double bed this morning. I didn't flip it over I just turned it around in ahalf circle so I will be sleeping on the other side. I hope I explained that in a way that you understood what I wast trying to say.
I did 2 loads of laundry this morning and have walked Freckles twice in this rain. At least it isn't pouring just a light rain.
My cleaning lady suggested that her partner could work on the carpets a little at a time. removing a section each time. The master bedroom is plywood under the rug it is built on as an addition to the original house, which has hardwood floor under the carpet.The family room is also an add on.
Marilyn... hope the plywood and hardwood under that carpet isn't ruined or soaked, too.
Absolutely beautiful day here...sunny, no wind and 70 degrees. I could take this all summer long! I did get a walk in and things are quite quiet around.
The Governor is suppose to make more announcements tomorrow, but I do know that elective surgeries can start up tomorrow. Our hospitals are really hurting with no elective surgeries on the schedules.
I don't know if she'll open everything on Thursday. It'll be interesting. Several of our restaurants have been closed entirely, and just those offering curbside or drive through are open.
I did enjoy sitting on my back porch for the first time this year.
Take care, stay safe and HEALTHY, Dear Buddies!
jane
FROM SHARON:
Believe it or not, I've sold our triple dresser and my cheval mirror with the jewelry inside. I've made about $1,000 from FB sales. Not bad.
We finished the kitchen yesterday and just have to move things into piles for each child.. Jonathan is getting so much, I don't know if he will be able to find room for it. He is a budding chef and delivers meals to people who can't or won't cook and occasionally caters for people, so he got a lot of the kitchen ware that I thought he could use. If he can't, maybe Monica and Thomas or Scottie will want some of it. Anyway, it's out of the house and not thrown away.
I'm glad it is warming up in IA. It is in the 70's here and sunny.
Hope everyone stays well and wears their masks. Sharon
Another ordinary day here. I do need to go get a prescription refill. I had called my medical person and asked for 90 days instead of having to run over there every 30 days for my BP Med.
I'll get my groceries while I'm out and take Ray's car for a bit of a drive.
I don't have any idea what our Governor will change in her daily briefing today.
Stay safe and healthy!
Just don't know what I want o do today. Got to quit showering and putting on lounge clothes making it that if I want to run to store I have to change clothes again. Don't know why as notice some in pjs at Walmart last week.
I need to take my car for a long drive also. Still full of gas. Gas is under $2 now fact $1.49 at a couple of places.
Woke up at 5am Hungary today ,I got up ate breakfast and then went back to bed for a hour. That's a first. Will be mixed up all day now. Feels like time for lunch now.
Sharon. Good sale on line. Now will the be coming to pick it up?
No estate sales going right now. They put on my e.mail most every week in May. People moving out of town. I like estate sales. Lots of people from other countries returning home after teaching or attending univ. of Ill. I collected lots of Asian things this way.
Time to move.
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Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while and am dressed for my morning walk. I think Kris is coming over sometime this morning to help me with a little yard work, but I know she and Tim take a lengthy morning walk so it may be sometime later.
Not much else going on here today. If Kris does come over, I'll work with her outside as she can tell me what needs doing.
I hope Every Buddy is well and happy today.
Sue
Sun has come out after some morning sprinkles...to be t'storms tomorrow. It's a wonderful low 70s, so I may try a short walk in a bit.
I got to WalMart about 10:00 and not many there, so a good time. I didn't want to get up at 5:00 am to make it there at 6:00 am for the old people's hour in the midst of a possible t'storm.
WalMart was out of organic ultrapasturized milk and a couple other things I like.
The Governor is allowing my County to open up a bit come Friday. Restaurants can open at 50% capacity, etc. We'll see how that works out.
jane
I would still rather fix my own food at home. Can't understand that people want the restaurants open. I can see the fast food and even those I like to think that cleaning etc is being done. I like good salad bars but already saying about the time it is taking to get the stuff for Salad taking a long time in truck. There was so many people sick last year from Lettuce.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've been up, had breakfast, read the paper, and am now thinking about what I might do before time to fix my lunch. I also like to fix my lunch here at my home, so I'm trying to think of something a bit different today.
Not much else going on here today. Tim's wife Kris was going to come over yesterday and do some yard work here, but evidently didn't find time for that. I may end up doing it myself. I need to clean off my sidewalk and other chores and might get some of that finished. I want to get outside for a good walk, too.
I hope Ever Buddy is feeling well and enjoying a nice spring day!
Sue
[/Good morning Buddies...just got back from walking..we had storms last night..and rain..n damage in my yard thank goodness..Sue I read you are still walking..I really enjoy my time outside..Jane I see you are also walking..Good for you..and you are hitting the stores about right when it's less crowded..Texas s to open up some thus Friday...but not hair salons....and I need a hair cut...Jeanne I get tired of eating my own cooking..like to get food to go and eat at home...occasionally..Mary glad you are getting settled in your new place..Marlyin think if you often..it's hard being caregiver...I was for 10 years before hubby passed...but I would do it again...miss him sooo much..we were married 54 years....Sharon you did good with your sale on FB...Good luck to you and John on your new place..well yanked enough...everyone stay safe and have great day.?..Darlene size]
Rainy and stormy hours to come between 2 and 4.
I don't like cooking and so I do enjoy getting out to restaurants to have food I don't/won't prepare here. I don't know when that will be, however, here. The big restaurants I like are in CR and that County is still closed down...until at last May 15 now.
Better get to the basement and get my clothes out of the dryer.
jane
I meant to go out to the grocery store early today. Out of a few things. I did get up and shower.wash hair. and dressed in a outfit I can go out in. But. I do believe this tie down is now getting to me. I was good for the first 4 weeks. They are now extending it in Illinois until end of May. People are turning against the Gov. but I believe he is trying to do the right thing. Doesn't want to be opening up many things. Stick to the 6 ft apart and face masks always. but I am just walking around from room to room trying to figure what to do. So use to going out if only to the library, movies. Shopping. any concerts that are going on. That is how I like to get my walking in. Been having a lot of rain but today it is up to the 70s. Not even talking that much to family and friends because its the same conversation. Was on with daughter in Texas last night and someone texed her to tell her that a friend of theirs
husbands just died. It was like something excited happened that she could now call lot of their friend to let them know.We are craving excitement.
I have messed up my desktop W10 by messing with changing things on it. Now have to get someone to take care of fixing it back up.
Already close to 5pm so to late for store.. So just fix dinner. Put on another pound or two.....
So now you can see one of my mess ups. all the typing is bunched together. Will not space lines or work with enter and return.
Good morning, Jeanne and every Buddy looking in this morning. I slept until 9:30 this morning so am late with everything. It looks like rain here this morning and I may not get outside for a morning walk. I did get the kitchen cleaned up, emptied the dish washer of several days worth of dishes. I do hope to walk unless it does rain.
Not much else going on here today. I have 4 books written by Patrick O'Brien about my favorite Naval Hero (sometimes he's not such a hero!). I finished one of his late yesterday afternoon. I haven't started one of the 4 which I've not read yet.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and able to get out and about if your weather is OK. Take care, Buddies.
Sue
Hi Buddies!
It's a gray, rainy day here today, but hopefully nothing severe. We're even more confined today - being inspected by somebody (home office? state?)...not even allowed out in the halls today. Nothing too bad, though. They're still bringing snacks and meals to our rooms. Margaret came by and brought me some mail and (in between showers) filled the bird feeders. She moved one of them even closer to my window. The cardinals have been flocking to it - and I do love them.
I've just been knitting and crocheting - finished a sweater for Alden (to wear next fall) and an afghan for Henry (due in about 3 weeks). I talked to my financial gal this afternoon for our semiannual "appointment". I don't have a whole lot in stocks, so my account isn't hurting too bad right now.
Stay well, Buddies!
Such bad thunder storms last night and still raining hard and so Today for me will be like yesterday. No walking.
I like this...
I came, I saw, I forgot what I was doing. Retraced my steps. got distracted on my way back. No idea what's going on and now I have to PEE.
I keep trying to read on my Ipad but just so use to books in hand that I can't get interested. Miss the library so much. Have 20 books on my list there now.
Meant to go to store this morning but I also slept until 8:30am. Seem to be sleeping 9 hours a night. Not going to nap today either But that seems to make me sleep more.
I waited on the phone for over a hour. A item I ordered for my Daughter 3 week or more not their yet. While waiting I stood and clean up my big closet. Threw away 35 wire hangers and put on plastic while waiting . Message kept thanking me but never did come on.
Nothing exciting here, either. Had an email that a baby shower I was to attend in Minnesota in mid June has been canceled and they may decide to try a zoom thing.
Tomorrow nephew is having hernia surgery in WI and wife cannot be there, of course. Since nothing is open for her to go to, she said she'll sit in the car and read from her iPad. She's figuring it'll be a 4 hour wait.
Elective surgeries start up here on Friday.
I did call an order in tonight to a pub in town and went down to get it. Nothing fancy, but somebody else cooked it. ::)
Take care and stay safe and healthy!
jane
jane, my favorite food has always been "somebody else cooked it"!
Slept late (for me) this morning - 6:30. They were coming in the door with my breakfast by the time I had brushed my teeth, taken my meds, and gotten dressed. Today is "cleaning lady" day, and the day they do my laundry. :thumbup: I hope we can get out to walk in the halls today. We shall see.
Have good last day of April, Buddies! Amazing how fast this year has gone - even being stuck at home most of the time.
Sunshine at last on the last day of April! It's still in the high 50s, but there's sunshine!! :2funny:
I hope to get out for a walk this afternoon after it warms up a bit.
I may even get wild and think about going to the grocery store! :2funny:
Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. Tim and Kris came by yesterday with food for my fridge. So I'm good for the rest of the week. I'm still reading a lengthy Nora Roberts novel and hope to finish today. I also have 4 paper back Patrick O'Brien naval novels and will start on them next. I'm a big fan of Patrick O'Brien and will read these next after I finish the Nora Roberts epic I'm currently reading. Bob (my late hubby and also big fan of Patrick O'Brien) loved those Naval novels.
It's sunny, but chilly here this morning. I'd like to get outside for my morning walk, but so far all I've done is eat breakfast and clean up the kitchen. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning and that all have a nice day!
Sue
I wasn't able to get to the S&F website for the last 5 hours or so, but it seems to be ok now.
jane
I haven't had a problem today. Curiouser and curiouser!
I posted a couple of days ago but it never came up here . It has finally stopped raining & yesterday day was warm enough to turn on the a/c . We have about 30 rose bushes & they are going crazy blooming !
I rode along with my husband to the next town today & it was so good to get out of the house ! I have been grocery shopping in our small town every week but still felt cooped up .
I have been doing a lot of crocheting but can's sit still for very long . Our daughter texted her doctor & her doctor will call her tomorrow . She fights depression & the stay in place is making it worse . She is seeing a therapist because of all the sadness she has been through in the past . The current happenings are making it worse . .
Alpiner, I'm sorry to hear that your daughter suffers from depression. I am praying that she may get some relief soon. I have had a few depressive incidents, mostly while my late husband was flying far away and I had 3 young boys to raise by myself until he could get home again. Life is not easy when someone in your family is depressed. Thoughts and prayers for your daughter and I hope she will feel better soon. Take care of yourself, too. Worry about our children never seems to leave us!
Sue
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's a bright sunshiny day here in Auburn. I want to get outside for a walk shortly. Our weather station tells us it will be nice at least for the early parts of the day.
I don't think Tim will be over here this morning. He and Kris came by yesterday as he'd picked up a few things he thought I might like to have when they were out shopping. I haven't gone shopping for a long while. Tim doesn't want me at Kroger or other places where lots of people are shopping.
Not much else going on here today. I think I have enough clothing in my hamper to do one load of laundry. I'm planning to read after I return from my walk.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. And stay away from friends who are having symptoms!
Sue
Now I notice that all the above posting coming up or fromThursday. I can't get into S and f from my IPad but now trying on the Desktop. Would not let me in from the Server firefox. However I seem to be getting in right now. No idea what is happening. Another day of messing with computers.
Looks like warming up and sonny out side so I may just turn off and find other things to do. Good walk and a drive sounds good. should just fix a pack lunch and head over to the Japan gardens or to the lake. I am getting a little moody
Wl0 . again I have forgotten how to bring up the place to check which server I am using. And changing it if need be.
I swear I am going to get some training on W10 once this whole mess is over. Either that or get my old W7 hooked up again
Afternoon, Buddies...
Alpiner...it sounds as if you welcomed that trip out. I know the feeling. I had to go pay my car insurance and took a long way home to get the car driven a bit. We have a lot of detours with the road construction here in town. I hope your daughter can get a med to help her.
Jeanne...Neither Darlene nor I can get in with our Ipads either. It simply won't find this website at all. I'm on a Win10 laptop, using Chrome as my browser.
Sue...with all the virus there in Auburn, I think you're wise to stay home, but it sure is getting wearing.
Sharon is probably up to her eyeteeth in packing and organizing things for her move next week.
Mary...any lifting of your restrictions?
I don't know, and neither does Michael, why our IPads won't find his server. When I put it in, it goes blank in the address bar and goes to the nearest website it can find. When he asked me to try another website on his server...archiefans.com I was taken to WayFair website and looking for fans. :crazy2:
I'm sorry Darlene doesn't seem to have a computer she can use to join us.
jane
Someone in another discussion said she had used Chrome and had gotten in to S&F. I use Chrome exclusively and have never had a problem.
alpiner, sorry your daughter is having such problems. Three of my daughters take medication for depression, so I do understand. Glad you got out for a ride.
jane, still locked down here. TN's governor has ordered that everybody in "nursing homes" (which does include us) will be tested for Covid. I asked the nurse this morning, and she wasn't sure whether that meant just staff or staff and residents, too. We shall see. I have a doctor appointment on 5-11, and they tell me that I should be able to keep that. We shall see.
Sue, glad that Tim and Kris take such good care of you.
Sharon, I don't envy you your chores of moving. It's tough under any circumstances. Get as much rest as you can.
Marilyn, how are things with you? I know it's tough, but I hope you're getting some "me" time occasionally.
Jeanne, sorry you're having so much trouble with all your devices. I have a laptop and a tablet, but I do different things on each one. I haven't used a desktop in years. Even while John was alive, I mostly used the laptop and he used the desktop. The girls gave me my first tablet (an iPad) in 2012 when I broke my arm.
Darlene, hope all is well in Texas.
They should be delivering my new bed (double bed-sized) today, tomorrow, or Monday. Hope so anyway. We shall see.
Have a good quarantined weekend, Buddies!
MaryZ.
Now the one Nursing home and 1 Seniors Like yours both came down with their first one yesterday. Now these are both close to me. They are going to be testing everyone in there I believe. I don't know about the nursing home as lots of patients are quite old in there. Now in couple of town within 25 miles have had so many come down that their family already talking to Lawyers. it is 19 sick and 6 dying in one . I have a hard time wondering how it is getting into these senior places as they have been on lockdown now for a month..
I think I am going to stick close to home and just doing what our Gov. Says. Town seems to be getting busier though. I believe the Mall is opening up. Why anyone would be wanting to shop in the mall I don't understand.
Would you believe I ggot in and have a "post" at the bottom?! We have been so busy all day. We went to Brookdale to see the new villa this AM and discovered they had painted the wrong wall, so they are going to paint all of the walls of the living room /dining rooms the same color. pleased me no end..It was the first time we had seen this model sinc e before TG, so really needed to go. Didn't go into the main buildings, only our villa with the marketing director. Then we came home and had lunch and had found the name of someone who did good alterations fast, from our cleaners, so we took down all the drapes and all the pins out after calling her and seeing if she could do them by the 15th. She can and after we finally found her shop, got it all clarified as to what she was to do which was very complicated and cost a bunch. We were so tired when we got home, but John insisted on going to the grocery. I had made out the list last night.Anyway, we were able to use all but one set of our beautiful drapes for the villa as well as the rods, etc.It seems like we are constantly busy. I'll be so glad to get settled in the villa. Mary, I'm glad you have lots of ccardinals. We do to here and there is a woods behind our villa, so maybe I'll still get lots of bird sightings. Hi to each of you. SC is loosening up some of our virus closings, but not many. I need a haircut so bad, but they aren't open yet. I had my last one Jan 2 before my knee surgery. I confess I've been whacking on it off and on. I think we all have cabin fever. Mary, good you have the baby projects to keep you busy. Sharon/b/size]
Hurrah for Sharon getting in.
I think Darlene is still shut out with her Ipad and Michael says he doesn't have an Ipad to check and see why. Hmmmm...hope he can find or borrow one.
Today felt like an almost normal day to me. NO jacket! It's 75, sunny, and very little wind. I went up to the Greenhouse today with my mask...surprised at the no. of people there without any, though all staff and owner were wearing them and got some beautiful geraniums for my front and my hanging baskets. That'll be today's job. I'll need to go back for some for my Mexican pots in the backyard...they're large square ones, and I love them.
Then, I went by the grocery and while there were a lot of cars, they weren't in the store where I needed to be. I got my salami (hard to find at WalMart...probably the pork plants here in the midwest being shut down or whatever...and so got enough to freeze to have for my lunch sandwiches...and left and am home now.
I picked up some more bandanas yesterday at Farm Fleet when I went for birdseed, and I'm going to wash those up and keep a mask in the car. I've found I forget to pick one up as I leave, so will keep a clean one each car.
Nothing else exciting here. Our cases continue to rise...esp in the Waterloo area...45 miles west of me...because of the pork plants.
Jeanne...I suspect it's getting into the Nursing Homes through the staff who may have family working at the plants. That's what they're saying, anyway.
Governor has said can have religious services tomorrow. I don't know how that's going to work out.
Stay safe and healthy!!
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. Our church has not had services since the quarantine started over a month ago. Our female pastor called me last week to check on me. I also had a phone call from one of our female deacons. She was someone I didn't know but we had a nice conversation and I appreciated the call. My friend Marilyn's husband who was in a nursing facility died and she had a small service at our church with only her immediate family. He had dementia and became rather violent at the end.
Not much else going on here this morning. I am going outside for a walk shortly. Bill (my oldest son) called me this morning. He is a Dean at his University and they are out for a couple of weeks.
I hope Every Buddy is well and avoiding crowds. Take care, Buddies.
Sue
John and a neighbor are going to take down the drapery rods this afternoon and I advertised the one set of triple drapes I can't use. Don't expect to sell them, but they are beautiful and custom made. After John gets the rods down, we have to move some stuff around from the garage to inside that goes to various kids. Don't want it packed for the Salvation Army. I also need to make a big FREE sign to put out with some stuff we're giving away that SA won't take. Other than that, I think I have a sorta free day.
Alpiner, I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's depression. I've suffered from it from time to time but don't like the meds. Pain is a major cause of mine.
Our pastor just came by and got some of the things I thought might work in the auction. However, the auction is put off till next year, so she had to pare it down to what they had storage for. I'm so glad there were some things they could use. She doesn't think the church will open till July or so and then with modifications.
Hi to everyone and stay healthy. Sharon
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Hi Buddies..still get the message..cannot open page on S&F...all is well with me ..cool enough to walk in mornings...then hot and humid in afternoon...stay well and safe
Hello Every Buddy. Hi Mary thanks for asking about me. I have had a chance to get some Me Time by taking a late afternoon walk up the street to my neighbors place for a glass of wine and conversation before I come home to make supper. I've also moved back into the smaller bedroom, I've been sleeping much better since I am not in the same bed as Keith.
A couple of days ago My neighbor (Chris) came down and my other friend Jo came over, she brought wine and between the 4 of us we finished of 3 bottles of wine before Jo and I took our dogs for a walk . We had some soup that I had made after the walk. Glad to say we won't be drinking that much wine again, but she did make it home safely. 8)
I did a Walmart food order, picked that up today and early this morning went to Grocery Outlet for some things I forgot on the Walmart order. I was the only customer in the store at 8 am.
It has been raining a lot today but when it slowed down I took Freckles for a walk, We both wore raincoats.[/color][/b]
Seems like now on the Desktop I can get into the S and F.. Some of the forums are still showing me as the last person writing and goes back a few days and so I could not understand that.
Was 81 deg. here today. The whole town was like nothing was happening even though the numbers going up on people coming down with it and also dying was up to 4.
All the motorcycle people out so noise back in my area again. Now my daughter in another town said that she went to Lowe's for her garden stuff and place was packed. Lots without masks. I am still going to play by the old rules for a couple of weeks more. or as long as it doesn't look like going away.
Sue. good thing that you went and saw that they had painted wrong colour. I remember when we had our first home built. We left on a month vacation and it was almost finished. Came back and they had switched the colours of the tiles and floors between the Bath room and Kitchen. Kitchen had tiles up 2 walls suppose to be a light green and the were this dark blue. My husband was not good at complaining and let me handle the whole house. building. Contractor told him that I was really a hard women. So I just told then. Rip all out and do it right. I still can't
except when things are done wrong. Now if I do it its O.k.
Now I still can't get into S and F on my IPad. I will play with it tomorrow. It must be the Safari Server that is the problem. I couldn't get Firefox to be the Server either.
Suppose to storm tonight and get colder and so better close the windows.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in. I've been up for a while, had my breakfast, but my newspaper has not arrived yet. I like to read it before I do anything else. My paper is delivered by a young man who does not live near me. I don't know if he is ill or the newspaper is just late. I'm hoping that all is well with him.
I'm going to work in the yard a bit today. I am embarrassing the neighbors who have especially clean yards. Most of them have a yard service. I do most of the yard work by myself. Sometimes when Tim is over he will get out my lawn mower and cut the worst of it.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning and that you have a nice day. Take care Buddies.
Sue
It's a lovely morning here in Middle Tennessee, but it's supposed to storm later on today. The @#$%^ squirrels knocked the bird feeder on the ground this morning. Bird seed all over, and of course they were gorging on it. Nothing I can do about it - just have to wait until the next time Margaret is here - or the groundskeeping folks are here. The birds haven't given up, though.
We're allowed out to walk in the halls again, but not go outside - except in the enclosed courtyard.
Got to find me a new knitting project again. I could just work on finishing the socks I started ages ago.
Sharon, glad you were able to get the painters to fix their error, and are finding places to sell or donate things you can't use.
Jeanne, From what I've read elsewhere on this site, Chrome seems to the one browser that is working well. When I got this laptop a couple of years ago, the tech guy at the store recommended that I use Chrome. I hadn't done so before, but on his recommendation have used it since. I've been pleased with it.
Sue, glad you're still able to get outside, even if not to the store.
Marilyn, it's good that you had some fun times with your friends. A little extra wine occasionally can certainly be a good thing. :thumbup:
jane, glad you're finally getting some spring-time temperatures. For a couple of days, we've actually turned into summer. We supposed to be back in the 60s though by the end of the week.
Hi to Darlene, alpiner, and everybody else checking in.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while and Tim called about a half hour ago. He is not coming over today, but just wanted to know if I needed anything before that. Bill called me last night and we had a nice chat. Jon was working yesterday--he drives for Uber and although they don't live downtown, he drives to the train station and picks up fares for New Orleans.
Not much else going on here today. I need to get outside for my morning walk. I'll probably spend the rest of the day catching up on my laundry.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jeanne...I don't know what it is with Michael's server where this website is, but it's suddenly not liking IPAD. I've tried both Safari and Chrome on the Ipad and neither can find Michael's server.
I am here with Win 10 and the Chrome browser.
Sue...with so much virus there, you're wise to let Tim do your shopping.
Mary...at least you can get in the halls and courtyard.
Marilyn...good to have a friend to visit for a little "me time" for you.
Beautiful day here, too...in low 70s and sunny. I just finished a walk to town...my 1 mile walk and I've had breakfast and cleaned that up. I'm going to take my iPad and sit on the back porch and read and watch the pretty golden finches at the niger feeder.
Rain tomorrow afternoon, so I'll get the last 3 of my geraniums in pots and out for that and do my laundry that's accumulated. Sunday is my day off from work.
Take care and stay safe and healthy!
Quote from: SCFSue on May 01, 2020, 10:48:40 AMAlpiner, I'm sorry to hear that your daughter suffers from depression. I am praying that she may get some relief soon. I have had a few depressive incidents, mostly while my late husband was flying far away and I had 3 young boys to raise by myself until he could get home again. Life is not easy when someone in your family is depressed. Thoughts and prayers for your daughter and I hope she will feel better soon. Take care of yourself, too. Worry about our children never seems to leave us!
Sue
Daughter's first husband commited suicide , second husband tried to kill her . Youngest son died a few years ago , he had a granite & tile business & worked without using a mask . His older brother was so distraught from losing his brother he drank himself to death . Daughter is now married to a very loving , kind man .
Alpiner, no wonder your daughter has been depressed. I'm glad she found a good new husband.
I'm pretty down myself right now. My sorority friend who was fighting liver cancer, passed away the 28th. I knew it was coming, but it doesn't make it any easier. She is the first of my close HS/college friends to pass.
I'm still working and organizing. Will it ever end?
Marilyn, glad you got out for some fun. and Jane, glad it's warming up for you.
Sue, please be careful doing the yard work. Look into getting someone to do the heavy stuff yourself.
Mary, get a baffle and put on the pole to keep the squirrels out of the birdseed.
Hi to Darlene and anyone else I missed. Stay safe and healthy. Sharon
Alpiner...I'm sorry for all your daughter's losses. My niece had two abusive husbands and her oldest child, a son, was in and out of drug rehab and then murdered just a year ago. No chance, we're sure, they'll ever get the murderer. So, I have a faint idea what your daughter is dealing with. I'm glad she's getting help and now has a loving partner.
It is a perfect spring day here...the birds are flocking to the feeders...esp. the gold finches... 8 of them at the moment... and they are so vibrant in the spring. The Canada geese were very noisy on the backwater, but they seem to be having a siesta now.
I had a very restless night, so I suspect I'll be heading into bed early tonight. It really makes no difference...everyday is just like the day before. I often have to stop and think what day it is. I did call Ray's 96 yr old sister this noon to see how the Chicago family was. She's dealing the same as the rest of us. Unfortunately, she's in a second floor condo with no elevator and since her fall on the steps a couple weeks ago, her daughters don't want her going down if one of them isn't there. She does have a deck that opens off her kitchen so she can sit there and enjoy the outdoors.
Take care, stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but that's as far as I've gotten. I had a call from my local bank yesterday and they are closing all accounts. I need to get Tim to take me to that bank and help me remove the money I still have there. I hope he will have time to help me do that.
Not much else going on here today. I hope Tim will be able to come over and take me to the bank to solve that problem. I was shocked to receive a phone call from the bank telling me that they are shutting down. I have another bank here in town where I use their services and hope that they will continue to do so.
I hope Every Buddy will have a good day. Take care, Buddies.
Sue
The packers are here. They have all the Salvation Army stuff boxed and part of Jonathan's and and all of the girls', they are now starting on our things that we won't use in the next 2 weeks. There are 4 of them and they've only been here 2 hours! They know what they're doing.
SA will pick up Wed. The packers will take all the kids' stuff to storage today and will be back the 15th to finish packing and loading and unloading ours. I'm so glad we decided to have them do it. It is a small company owned by one of the packers, so he has a reason to do it right. We've had such bad luck with big companies and even 2 Men and a Truck. John's in charge and everything I say, he says they know what they are doing. Hope he's right.
Sue, how shocking that your bank has closed! I hope the other one can pick up the business.
Jane, your niece had a lot of reasons for depression too.
I need to get going now. Sharon
Sue...I can't imagine why your bank is doing that. Be very careful. I'm glad Tim will go with you. Here, if a bank has problems, some other bank buys them out and things continue without interruption.
That's what FDIC is all about. Here our bank LOBBIES are closed. Everything is done through the drive through or ATM. IF you need to get into Safe Deposit Box, you call and make arrangements for that.
Sharon...hurrah on the movers doing their thing for you.
Much colder and windy here and rain to come. My joints are a mess. I have an appt for tomorrow to see my Nurse Practitioner for advice on what to do for the carpal tunnel that has returned big time...esp in my right hand, but also in my left. I'm definitely a recliner potato today. Laundry is the only "chore" I'm doing.
Take care and stay healthy.
jane
Goodness. What a time for a bank to just close down. Not heard that before as all are suppose to be FDIC.How can one get their money out if they are closed. Can you just do a transfer by writing check and forward it to another bank?
Jane. I still can't get my Ipad to bring up Emails or S and f. It will not let me use firefox on it. Always been Safari
Desktop seems to be O.K. still have to sign in every time on S and f though.
Jeanne....nobody I know can get on with iPads, including me. Michael has been told, but he says he doesn't have an ipad to try and figure out why his server is blocking us all out. I'm here with Win10.
Michael is the only one who can fix this.
Darlene is one who can't get in as she has no laptop. I asked her to try her phone, if she has a cellphone with internet.
She asks me to post this for her: ".all is well with me...using mask if I just have to go out...hope everyone is doing great...take care
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It's a cold 42 and rainy here. I'm off to the doctor in a bit to hope for some relief for these hands.
Take care and safe healthy!
jane
Glad everyone is doing okay and staying safe. Jane, hope the NP has the answer for your carpal tunnel. Vit B6 really helps me.
I slept in this morning. John's doing odds and ends and went to Walgreen's for their 20% sale for seniors. SA postponed pickup till the 12th, so still lots of stuff in our garage.
We had bad storms last night, so Bunny started crying and came up and slept with me. I think she has only done this twice in 12 years.
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
Sharon, glad you're able to get back in to S&F. Moving is SO hard - in so many ways. Hang in there.
jane, I had carpal tunnel release done in Jan 2019. Done by a neurosurgeon, and was a piece of cake, about 10 minutes in the OR, no stitches - only some steri-strips that fell off in a day or so, and completely took care of the problem. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Hope yours is an easy fix, too.
I had some blood drawn this morning by the Home Health gal - let in by the facility. I'm scheduled to leave the building next Monday for a doctor appointment. We'll see if that happens.
Happy Tuesday to all the Buddies!
Good morning (although almost noon!) from here in Auburn. I stayed up late to finish a book I was reading and will be behind on everything I do today. Bill has been sending me Naval Novels written by Patrick O'Brien. Some are familiar, but most are new to me and I'm enjoying them. I plan to walk outside shortly and won't be reading until after lunch.
Sharon, I hope your move will continue to work well for you. Keep us posted and try not to let it wear you out!
I'm going out for a walk and will wear a bandanna over my face. I don't usually see anyone else walking except for the young girl walking the family dog. Most of my neighbors who work leave home early in the morning and very few are even near my age any more.
Sharon, I hope your move continues to move along. Be careful and don't lift anything heavy!
As for my bank closing, I have since learned that the bank is making alterations and will be open shortly. I nearly panicked when I first went to the bank and no one was there! I have enough cash to tide me over if I need anything before they finish the alterations.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Sue...good heavens. They couldn't let their customers know they were remodeling?
Isn't their ATM working?
NP put some pressure on my right wrist and I about jumped off the table. So, I came home with horrible braces that hurt and have an appt for therapy tomorrow at 10. I hope she can show me how to wear these things. I hope I don't have to do more...the nerve test sounded unpleasant as well as possible surgery. Mary...good to know yours went so well.
It's cold and windy and rainy here...miserable day all around.
jane
jane, the test wasn't as bad as I had feared, either. Also, I was afraid the problem was due to my horribly arthritic neck, and I might wind up having surgery on that. That really scared me, so I was thrilled when the doc/technician said it was probably carpal tunnel. That was a MUCH easier fix.
Such a horrible day today. Fact been storming for 2 days now. Sort of makes one depressed. I keep jumping from thing to thing. Fact I just took a nap. I slept 9 hours last night. Seem to be sleeping a lot more these days . Use to be would keep awake thinking of what should be done next day but now as stuck in the house not need to do that. Illinois still not opening much up. Not like some of the states are. Our Gov. making more sense to me. Seems to be the young ones that are up in the air about things being closed down.
I do need to go and pick up my BP pills. I just hope that we don't have a problem getting these. All seem to be made in China. Mine are not that easy to get anyway it seems. Always have to wait 3 days to get them.
My furnace has been running all day.
FROM DARLENE....{I've been copying the posts and sending them to her to keep up}
Thank you Jane for posting comments...helps me to keep up with everyone..I don't think Micheal will fix the problem...I has to go for lab thus week and Dr appt next Tuesday...yearly physical. They call it....it was 84 here today..cooler by weekend....I'm reading a lot t...face mask when around people...the funeral...memorial service for my niece that passed is thus Sunday....she was in her early 50s..fought cancer many years...if I go..,will just stay in my vehicle...since it will be outside...take care...Hi to all
Sent from my iPad
Good morning, Every Buddy. I hope all are well and not near someone with the virus! I am staying home except for morning walks when very few walkers are around. I wear a bandanna over my face when out walking. Most of my younger neighbors work outside their homes, but some are able to work from home.
Not much else going on here today. I am going out to walk down the hill which is about 3 blocks long. I haven't seen anyone else walking when I'm out there. I'm trying to avoid anyone who might be walking at the same time.
I hope Every Buddy is well and able to get out of your homes for some exercise. Take care Buddies.
Sue
I had to go to pick up med today and then stopped at walmarts. I thought I was getting tired of staying in the house but after today I will be happy to. What a awful feeling now in the stores. Everyone wearing a mask and some just bandana covering faces. People suppose to stay 6 ft and going down marked isles. Talking so loud. I got enough to last awhile so will be more content at home now. They were stopping people who were trying to come in without a mask on.
Was warm today but they say by tomorrow night it will be down in low 30s. Be so many people with colds that they will be taking it for the virus. My alergies kicked in so I am sneezing a lot. Would scare people.
I still can't get in from my Ipad. I played a little with it but it does seem to be the Server someplace. Safari.is messed up I think. You would think that Apple would be saying something.
It looks like this has happened before on the Safari on IPad. I tried to find something for the week but all goes back to 2019
Safari browser is seriously messed up after 13.1.2 Update
Hi everyone, without checking first to see that the latest software update for my iPad which is 13.1.2 is stable, not full of bugs and was not going to mess up my iPad, I decided to get the update yesterday.
Now having got the update, certain websites that I use for studying etc will not properly load/display in the safari browser. If I give an example of a website that I use, the size of the website page content is all now messed up and I'm having to constantly zoom in to adjust the size and non of the links/buttons work on the website.
What I've had to do as a temporary fix around the problem is to download and install Google chrome on my iPad. Would have much preferred to continue using Safari tbh.
Can Apple please look into this issue asap and get it resolved and return the Safari browser back to how it used to be before the 13.1.2 update. I have the 12.9 iPad Pro 2nd generation. Thanks
Posted on Oct 9, 2019 9:46 AM
Hi Buddies....testing to see if this post..CC
Good morning, Jeanne P. and Darlene. It's 11:00 a.m. here and although I've read the paper, had breakfast, and am now on line, I haven't accomplished anything else. I want to get outside to walk and will do that shortly.
Tim and Kris came over yesterday to check on me and to look in my fridge to see what I need. I think I'm fine, but Tim always has an idea of what he thinks I should be eating!
Bill sent me a box of food with goodies in it and I've been eating chocolates when I think about it. I think I might be gaining some weight!
Not much else going on here today. I have about 10 Naval novels written by Patrick O'Brien and will read one of those when I finish my daily walk.
It's a bright sunny day here in Auburn. I don't expect to see more than one or two people walking when I'm outside.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Looks like we are back in s and f on our IPads today. Still on a couple other sites strange things happening . I think it is a safari problem.
Not made a start yet today. Need to go find a birthday card and then staying home. This virus got to another 5 people in my area so staying in more.
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HURRAH...so good to see our Darlene here and Jeanne on her ipad. I'm on my laptop, but will check my own ipad when I finish here.
Nice day, but as Jeanne said, to go down below freezing Fri and Sat nights...so will need to cover my geraniums in the ground and bring in those in my hanging baskets and pots. That's about all the "flowering" I'm going to do, at least for a bit. I've got these *&^% hand splints on both wrists and have exercises to do, and feeling grumpy? :crazy2:
Take cared, Buddies, and stay healthy!
jane
Hi Gals. Glad to see Darlene back with us and Jeanne on the Ipad. But most of all am glad everyone is healthy.
I haven't done a lot today. Mostly phone calls and a few computer forms. Been playing the rest of the time. Next week will be busy and hard, but not the rest of this week. We did go through the fridge and freezer to throw out anything we won't be using--not too much. Then John went to the grocery, so a low key day.
Stay healthy everyone. Sharon
Good Friday greetings. Sunny and bright out but to get to freezing tonight.
PT has the wrists really hurting...esp. the right one. I'm icing it down now after an exercise they prescribed. Guess I'll be a leftie for a bit. ::)
Jane
jane, sorry you're having such pain. My hand just would go numb from time-to-time, but at least no pain involved.
So glad to see that Jeanne and Darlene have been able to get back onto the site. I guess those glitches happen from time to time, but it doesn't make them any more frustrating.
Not much longer, Sharon. I hope all goes without too many issues, and you actually get to "live" in your new place.
Marilyn, it's great that you're able to see your Oregon coast occasionally. We loved that area, but only got to explore twice.
Sue, I'm glad you're staying safe.
I have a doctor appointment on Monday, and I'm going to get to keep it. The office verified it this morning, and said there no special instructions (to my surprise). I've also checked with the nurse here, and will need to wear a mask and probably leave by the back door. This is mainly to check on my blood work, and be sure all that is correct. Everybody in this building (and all senior-living-facilities) is supposed to be getting the Covid test sometime next week - by order of the governor. Glad that's going to happen.
It's cold and rainy here today, and they're calling for a frost in the morning, with record low temps for the date. For some reason, I was awake at 2:30 this morning, and couldn't get back to sleep. I did get in about an hour nap midmorning, but I hope I sleep better tonight. I'm usually a pretty solid sleeper.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Now I am hearing that the Covid Test where they put the thing up your nose is very painful. Let us know Mary which one the use on you. I would like them to just go ahead and find a shot that we will have to take every year like the Flu Shot. Maybe it will be one of the 5 year ones.
going to be cold here tonight also. Goes from 70s down to 30s every other day it seem. I am staying in as I got the sniffles from going without coat 2 weeks and a still sniffing. That is the only problem but soon allergies will show up. I will recognize them. My April ENT. appt to help them cancelled.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while, made my bed, fixed and ate breakfast, and most importantly this morning, read the news paper! I am ready to go outside to walk down the hill and back. I don't usually see anyone else on my walk, except for one man who always goes to the other side when he sees me.
Tim made me a face mask which covers my mouth and nose. He brought it over a couple of days ago and I have used it every day since then. I need to get outside for my walk and will cover my face with the mask Tim made. I may see the man who walks about the same time I do, but he always goes to the other side of the street--and I'm glad of that.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning. Take care and keep us posted!
Sue
Saturday sunshine...but cold last night. My plants were covered last night, and survived. It'll be like that a few more nights. Hurry, Spring!
I may try a walk this afternoon when its warmer.
Jane
Mary I live on the Oregon Coast.
I'm going Monday for a much needed massage. I haven't had one in a long time. The man I m going to was my massage therapist 4 years ago and was even at Keith's and my wedding. He gives fantastic massages.
Not much else new here. I think Keith is getting the message that am not going to sleep inb the same bedroom and bed as him. I sellp so good by myself with Freckles on the other half of the bed. Expecially since his hygiene is so bad.
Hi Buddies...already dinner time..I slept in this morning and had a late breakfast...got my walk in..,not as humid this morning...Jane hope your hand gets better..I have been having pain in my right thumb..cannot put any pressure on it ...causes pain...Wonder if that might be carpal tunnel...I have Dr Appt Tuesday..so will get it checked...Sue...I don't wear a mask when I walk..the walkers are not close to me...but I do wear a mask in stores etc...Mary I love to feed and watch my birds...the squirrels try to bite a hole in my finch sock feeder...Have humming birds..and put out seed for others but the dove try's to take over..Jeanne on the CVirus...I might consider a shot to prevent..but NO chip for me...Marlyin enjoy your massage Monday...I love getting that done.Sharon hope you are in and enjoying your new "place" Hi to Alpiner and any others looking in...Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers...Darlene
[size=5Good morning !! The past few days we have had weather in the 80's , Norm has been turning on the a/c . I could do without it but he thinks its too warm . This self isolation is getting to me ! Several times through out the day I need to take a deep breath , close my eyes & tell myself I can get through it ! Towards the end of this month we are going on a Model T Ford tour in the back country with our car club . We will back a lunch & bring along our masks & practice the 6ft social distancing . I can't wait to get out for a few hours !!
To pass the time I have been crocheting but get antsy & can't sit sit still for long . A trip to the grocery store is like I have been let out of a cage !!!size]
Hi Gals, I have cabin fever too. I can't walk far, so any visiting is with the neighbors from our respective lawns. I wrote a letter to John's sister and her guardian to tell them our new address and phone #. Also called John's other sister to tell her. Since then I've put in a load of laundry. Trying to get it done early so there won't be much just before we move. Got cards from the 3 kids. Brian said he would send flowers after we moved. Lori sent a Caremark card for movie tickets near the new place. Probably be a while before we get to use then what with the quarantine and state restrictions. Anyway, if any of you hear of or see good films, let me know.
Alpiner, your outing sounds like fun. Stay safe. We don't move till the 15th--next Friday.
Sue, glad Tim got you some good masks. A neighbor here was making them and giving them to neighbors for the asking.
Jane, I hope your hands are better now. I have a mild carpal tunnel, but not bad enough for surgery. We are having a cold front now. Supposed to freeze overnight tonight! In May in SC!! Then it'll be in the 70's next week. Weird. I'm just doing little things today, nothing big. Mary, I really am looking forward to our new place and plan to be settled in 2 weeks (by the end of the quarantine and the end of the month.) Hi Darlene. Glad you're back with us.
Stay healthy everyone! Sharon Just saw another bluebird at my window feeder. I love them.
Alpiner...I think we probably all share to some degree your "cage" feeling.
Marilyn...enjoy the massage. I haven't had one, either, for years.
Sharon...it won't be long for you now to move.
A haircut is what I need...missed two now...and that's still not open here in Iowa.
I went out to Farm Fleet to get some finch food as the little rascals are eating like crazy. I put on my mask and walked in and saw the lines waiting to check out...and probably only 2 women amongst the 20 or so were wearing masks. I turned around and left. Little gold finches will be on a diet until Monday or so when I'll venture back. :coolsmiley:
jane
Happy Saturday, Buddies!
We had a freeze here last night. Like Sharon, that's rare for this time in May. And another one is predicted for tonight. And then, by the end of the week, we're supposed to be back in the 80s!!
Sharon, I was surprised at your having to get a new phone #, but I guess you still have a land line. I've gone without one since I moved over here - just my cell phone. And that number doesn't have to change. I had kept my land line when I moved in Chattanooga, but it had gotten to where I never gave that number out, and I never answered it if it rang. Oh, well...
Marilyn, I'm so jealous about your massage. For a number of years, a massage every three weeks was one of my two "pampering" things. The other was my mani/pedi. And now I have neither. Oh, well - the mani/pedi will eventually come back (I hope), but probably not the massage. And, oh my gosh!, do I ever need a haircut. I usually get one every three weeks, and I haven't had one in almost two months.
I've had an interesting variety of birds at my feeder, but the !@#$% squirrel all but cleaned it out this morning. Nothing will keep them off this kind of support (a shepherd's crook pole), so a baffle wouldn't work. Nothing I could do from inside would scare him off. And I tried everything I could think of, short of breaking the window (they don't open - or at least I couldn't open it). Oh, well - he was well fed today.
alpiner, sorry you're having such a tough time inside. Your car outing sounds like fun, though.
Darlene, you've probably said, but I've forgotten, which part of Texas do you live in? I grew up in Houston, and still have some family in the Valley. John's parents lived in Ft. Worth.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Mary I live in what they call hill country...about 150 miles north East San Antonio...Texas....
Candy. You can't be to far from my daughter in Texas if you are East of San Antonio. she is in Magnolia.
I am also beginning to feel really locked up now. Only place I have been is grocery stores.
Had a mess last night early. The Electricity in the kitchen area of the house all quit running. No Fridge, no plug in would work at all. The lights seemed to be O.K. I worked on the fuse box and nothing. Had to run a big cord to bedroom to put fridge on. Was lucky as I called one of the Service men on his own phone and not the office. Known him for years. He came out and took care of it. My stupid fault as usual. What i was doing was fixing fry chick in my Fat free cooker , running my MW same time and then turned on the Electric kettle. Same time the freezer in fridge turned on as so overloaded the whole area. I didn't realize that my things were such high. Both the MW and Cooker are 1200. So learned a lesson .
Marilyn.
You are more trusting than me. I would not be taking a massage right now. We have nothing opening up around here. Not had a haircut for 2 months. I can shampoo and it just curls more but looks awful. I like to blow it out. I am not even shampooing it daily. Might just quit that later also.
Just the library opening up would help me. I try on the Ipad to read and just did get through one good story. Just prefer books by hand. Can sit hours with them but 15 minutes on the Ipad.
We got down to 32 deg. also last night. Fact furnace running still.
Daughter called to say that she sent something to me for MDay and they delivered it to her in Texas. Only 1200 miles away from me. They said their mistake and would express another out. I had sent something to her 3 weeks ago that was suppose to be 3 days. She got it just last Thursday. I am not going to mess with on line buying for awhile.
Good afternoon, Every Buddy. Arden and Kris picked me up about 12:30 and took me to their house
for a late lunch/brunch. Tim did all the cooking as usual and it was all delicious. I enjoyed the meal and also the company. Staying inside most of the day is very depressing.
I do walk outside every day, but I fell yesterday and have a sore rib cage. I'm hoping it will heal quickly and no more pain. I may skip tomorrow's walk down hill and up!
Not much else going on here. Tim made a really good lunch--fresh corn on the cob, grilled ribs, and other veggies. I enjoyed the food and the company.
Oldest son came by this afternoon to give me a Mother's Day/ late birthday gift , an orchid plant & scratch off cards . He wore a mask & we visited with him 6ft clearance on the front porch . He has naturally curly hair & is in bad need of a hair cut ! My husband Norm has curly hair too & its getting wild ! Both are letting their facial hair grow & they are looking scruffy . Youngest son who still lives at home also is in need of a hair cut & shave . Its a sign of the time .Tomorrow we will just order a pizza & have dinner at home .
Hi Gals. Hope you are all having a good Mother's Day! I know some of you don't have kids, but I think all of you have mothered nieces, nephews, students, etc, so you all should celebrate.
I haven't done anything but talk on the phone. Two girls called, a neighbor, and then my sister-in-law. Our son will call this evening, I expect.
Now I can't remember what anyone said, so guess I'll catch up tomorrow. Stay safe! Sharon
Happy Mothers Day!
The "children of my heart" called and we spent an hour Catching up.
Gloomy, cold, blustery day here. I've covered my geraniums again tonight.
PT tomorrow and I'll go grocery shopping...all out of fresh veggies and fruit.
Jane
My day started out Sat. night at midnight with call from Texas daughter that husband had to go emergency at hospital. So on the phone until 2am. She could not go in as they did admit him. Out there on a dark parking.Told her they were keeping him as it was appendicitis bad. She went home and they called to say that operation done this morning and they wanted her to pick him up between 1 to 2pm. Isn't that something. No wonder lots of people dying in hospitals.
so tonight I am now off to bed and make up sleep. All the excitement I need.
Hope all had a nice day. So people did seem to go out and visit. Its pretty bad in my town again at the moment so I am going to stay close to home this week.
Hi Gals, I'm sorry my mind had senioritis yesterday. Sue, I'm so sorry you fell, but glad it wasn't worse than it was. Sounds like a nice time with Tim and family. Please be careful on your walks.
Jane, I love the phrase, "children of my heart". That expresses it so well. Glad you heard from them.
Mary, I've been clipping my hair with scissors for the past 2 months or I would look like that TV character, cousin IT or something like that. My hair is so heavy and thick and I don't dare trim it on top or back. Pretty soon I'll look like one of those 70's helmet heads!
We had a sad thing yesterday: John was doing a last trim, etc of the yard and pulled all my pansies out of the pots because they were so leggy and ugly. In the process, he pulled out a wren nest with 2 eggs in it. He hadn't seen it and it was ruined when he did. I knew there was a wren somewhere over around the trellis and pots, but didn't think about warning John. They are so sweet and sing so beautifully.
Jeanne, I'm sorry to hear about your sil's appendicitis, but these days, it's usually done laparoscopically and they are discharged as you said the next day. I'm sure he'll be okay. Just get some rest for you.
Marilyn, Keith's feelings may be a little hurt, but you need your rest. I'm sure you are exhausted watching out for him.
My drapes were finished being altered and John picked them up today. I still haven't been in to inspect them. I was in the middle of sorting my meds when he got home. I finished the hangars while he was gone and have just now finished lunch. I think I'll put another load of laundry in in a bit. I did 2 yesterday, but don't want much to take.
Can't think of much else to yammer about so all for today. Stay safe. Sharon
Sue, sorry about your fall. Glad it wasn't worse, and that you were able to get up by yourself. I'd have to stay there until someone showed up to help me - why I never go anywhere without my phone.
Marilyn, I agree with Sharon, and am just glad you're getting some good rest.
jane, I love the term "children of the heart"! I have my own daughters, but I also have some "heart children", too.
Jeanne, sorry about your SIL's middle of the night emergency, but appendicitis seems to happen like that, and caught early, it's an easy fix.
Sharon, I love the wrens, too. So sorry about the nest - I'd hate that, too. Margaret always has some in her front porch hanging baskets.
Darlene, I know about the Hill Country. A distant cousin lived in Wimberly for a while, but we never got to that part of the state that I remember.
alpiner, I Skyped with Kate and Jean yesterday, and of course, they commented on my hair. They probably don't remember seeing me with it this long. I don't really remember having it this long either. LOL.
Margaret took me to the doctor this morning. It was really quick. I stayed in the car until they called me back. My BP was high and, as usual, the pulse/ox measuring thing on my finger wouldn't register properly (it never does!). He made some medication alterations, but all was okay otherwise. She had me back home in no time. And she refilled my bird feeder. It was time to redo my medication boxes today, too. I do three weeks at a time, morning and evening, so it takes a while. But at least it's done.
Hope everybody has a good week coming up. And that Sharon's move on Friday goes well.
Afternoon sunny then gloomy Monday greetings.
Sharon...not too many days now for the big move!
Mary...Glad the doc visit went well.
I went off to the Therapy place and he gave me more exercises to do. :buck2: I'm not a good patient, I know, but I'm trying.
After therapy, I was off to WalMart...on same part of town and got my groceries and off to Farm Fleet...also that end of town and good the finch feed for the hungry little rascals. Brought all the groceries home and then...ATE OUT for LUNCH! Yes, in a restaurant...and not my old pathetic cooking. Very gourmet....'burger, fries, coleslaw! Yep, I really know how to live!! :2funny:
The downtown and out to WalMart paving is done and they're finishing up the road markings. HURRAH! Now, I think they'll be coming up my street next.
jane
Hi Gals. Well, I got up to good news and bad news and then hand some more of each. None horrible, but Bunny has started having accidents. No UTI last week, so have a call in to the vet.Then the trash picked up a bunch of stuff & picked out the snow shovel and another shovel & put them in the cab. John had given me such grief about the snow shovel, but I needed it to scoop a place for Bunny to do her business if we had snow. Of course, we never had any accumulation after I bought it!
;D . Then I found out the Salvation Army isn't coming till Thurs when our packers are finishing everything up, then I had to inquiries about my bedroom drapes. Whether they will come through or not is the question. They are beautiful custom drapes for a triple window, so I hate to give them to SA, but if they aren't bought before Thurs, that's where they are going. Vet called and wants to check Bunny for a UTI tomorrow. I thought they did that last week! Not happy.
I actually have a free day today! Auctioneer tomorrow. Hi to everyone. Have a good day. I'm out of books! Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've been up for a while, had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I want to get outside for a walk, but I fell a couple of days ago while walking and am still sore. I may not go as far as I usually do.
Not much else going on here today. I am sore from the fall and will probably stay inside and read most of the day. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and the weather is pleasant at your home.
Have a nice day Every Buddy and stay safe!
Sue
Not so lucky on SIL trip to hospital for appendices. The did do it lipo. And said could pick him up that same day. But then they got a call to say he was back in surgery again and they had to open up and do the old way lots of stitches now. Also keeping him in on meds for a infection. Will have to be in quarantine for 2 weeks.
Sorry to hear that, Jeanne. Guess there was more infection than originally thought. Hope all goes well from now on.
Sue, take it easy on the outside walks.
Sharon, this is a tough week for you, too. Is the "social distancing" causing too many problems in the move?
jane, our temps have been crazy, too. Not as cold, but then you don't usually get as hot and humid. And we're due for a bunch of that by the end of the week.
My new double bed was delivered this morning, and our maintenance guy got the twin bed taken down and put in the hall, and the new one assembled and set up. Margaret will pick up the twin tomorrow. And the RAs will get the new one made up for me. I have sheets, and will just use the blanket and quilt/coverlet that I had on my queen before.
Happy Tuesday to all the Buddies!
Dang it! wrote a post and it disappeared.
Jeanne...sorry about SIL and surgery.
Sue...good to rest if you're still sore from fall.
Sharon...wow...you're really rolling along.
Mary...hurrah on new bed!!
Beautiful day here...got my plants out and baskets up and watered and even got a walk in.
T'storms for tomorrow and Thursday.
Baltimore Orioles and beautiful gold finches at feeders. They are beautiful!
jane
My massage yesterday was wonderful. He even massaged my feet and that felt so good. Not much new here today. it has been raining so I put on my rain suit and Freckles wore her raincoat nd we have done two walks, that is it for todayu.
I also did an Instacart order and got my groceries. there are just a few things I will need to get at Walmart to complete my list. Things that they didn't have at the other store. The young man who did my shopping did such a good job I gave him a good tip. (Added to my bill) He also has a charity of doing masks for free and sending them to people who need them. He gave me one as well.
Mary.
Bet you sleep well now I you're new bed. I have both sizes but prefer the double.
Now I have to buy queen sheets and every quilt for my double because the newer mattresses are so deep as I have one of the couchioned top type .must be at least 14 inches deep. Also has raisers under legs 3 more inches. Have to jump to get up. Love it all.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but so far that's it besides reading the morning paper. Still more corona virus news here at our local hospital. Not as many deaths, but plenty of the virus. The nurses and the doctors are working constantly to help all those with the virus, but it seems to be very hard for them to keep up with the patients.
I am planning a walk shortly down hill. I can do about 3 blocks without tiring, so will try that again this morning. Going down is not difficult, but coming back up tests my legs!
I hope Every Buddy is well this morning and the weather is nice where you live. Take care, Buddies!
Sue
Hi Gals, I was up early for me since the auctioneer was coming this morning--he's still here, but is taking some things we were going to give to SA because I had less for him to auction than planned because I sold so much. I also had to take Bunny to the vet for a urinalysis and yes she had an infection and is on meds now. Then I picked up a new rx of tramadol to be sure I had enough till I get a new doctor. Can't get by without that. Unfortunately, he only wrote it for 30 days. I do have some left from my last rx, but I won't be able to drag my feet in finding a new dr.
Mary, hurrah for the new bed. I hope you sleep well in it. I hurt so much in the morning and it hasn't been that long since I got a new mattress.
Jane, you got a lot done this morning too. I would really like to go to WM, but ours is just swarming with people all the time. I just cant take the risk.
Sue, be careful!
Today is my oldest grandson's birthday--34! I talked to him last night.No other news for now. Sharon
[/Hi everyone...went to my Dr yesterday..regular checkup...I wasn't feeling well..He said I had a sinus infection."so gave me an antibiotic plus prednisone.....that one keeps me awake at night..but will have to take it...prayers I want have any reaction from either med...so not walking for couple days....a good day to allsize]
Candy
Did he tell you haw your BP was doing? My sinus problem kicking in also right now. I try not to take anything for it. I do the nasal wash twice a day. Can't take antibiotics. Never have been able to. I pass out if I try.
I just don't fel like doing anything yet today. They say bad storm on its way. Slept 9 hrs. Again last night. Going to try and get my personal affairs in order better but so many papers in my bank box and bank not open. The want every thing done on line. So will not get much done on these.
Sounds like the Univ. if I'll. May not open up for the start of September. Want it done on line. So far 50 pct of students say will not do it. Education is really going to be messed up for people who are not up in the high level of learning. They need teachers standing over them . Maybe lots more will go back into the trade schools now and that is what is needed.
[/Jeanne...I have white coat syndrome.Dr knows it..so it was high when nurse took it...but I took in a weeks of readings and all was good..staying about 125/65. Of course it varys...one reading was 107/60.. I don like it that low...I'm taking Irbesartan 300mg in AM and Amlodipine 2.5mg at night...The Dr said I could break the 300 in half and just take half...see if that controls it as well....think I will wait till I'm over the sinus infection...then might try itsize]
PT today was what he said...pain and torture! Both wrists and hands hurt tonight. There's lots of arthritis there, too, so that's part of the pain.
Our Gov has removed closures comeFri., except bars...and 50% on restaurants, etc. salons can open...and I bet it'll be hard to get an appt for a couple weeks. The malls that area now open don't have all their stores open.
Rain and t'storms tonight.
Jane
It's 5:15 a.m. and I'm up and dressed. I really hate this, but when I got up to go to the bathroom @ 3, my lower back was killing me. I went to the chair, but never really got good asleep again. >:( So I finally just got up and got dressed. Maybe a nap during the day.
I've had blood pressure problems for years, and have taken various medications over the years. Not sure what I'm taking now, since all changed after the heart surgery last fall. Years ago, a cardiologist told me that sometimes taking lower doses of two medications worked better than a higher dosage of just one. I am taking two now, plus a diuretic. My BP varies wildly, and now I take it myself usually twice a day - just careful to take it after I have been sitting quietly for a while. I have one of those wrist things.
jane, sorry you're having so much pain with your wrists. Pain is never any fun.
Sharon, tomorrow is your big day. Hope all goes well.
Hugs to ALL the Buddies!
Good gloomy and drizzling Thursday morning.
Mary...sorry about the back and up since 3:00 am....a NAP definitely in order.
I had a call this morning from my hair cutter...and she has me in for a week from tomorrow. All kinds of precautions...stay in my car until she waves me in, wear a mask...hand sanitizer there...etc. Glad to get back to this "almost normal."
In Wisconsin....Supreme Court backed the Republican legislature in overturning the Governor's Stay at home measures, so Wisconsin is, apparently, fully open. It'll be interesting to see how the citizens respond.
We're partially open...but restaurants would need time to restock fresh foods, I think, so don't know how tomorrow will go with them.
Nothing exciting here...
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up and dressed for my walk, but haven't been outside yet. It's a bright sunshiny day here and will probably warm up a good bit around noon. I am going to be extra careful this morning as I fell a few days ago while coming back up the hill and have been bleeding from the fall. Tim made me a mask to wear when outside and I do wear it, but it's not much fun!
My plan for the rest of the day is to do a few small yard chores and stay inside and read. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and that you all have a good day. Take care, Buddies!
Sue
The packers are almost done, another hour maybe. They won't load the furniture till tomorrow. So I'm bored and stuck in my den. John picked up quarter pounders for lunch and we'll get KFC for dinner. Fast food day. No really good restaurants in SC to take out food and NC is closed.
Jane, I envy you your haircut. I pretty much have to stay here this week even though they opened the salons yesterday. When I get to NC I will be in quarantine, so won't get a haircut till at least June. Maybe!
Nice and sunny out, about 80 degrees. Bunny has a UTI and is on an antibiotic but it hasn't kicked in yet. So she is limited to the sunporch for now. I suspect all the activity and the men have her upset too. I hope the meds work by the time we're moved because we will have carpets everywhere. Hi to everyone. Stay healthy. Sharon
Maryz.
Now was that bad night sleep and back ache in your new bed? That could have been problem.Is the mattress harder or softer? I always sleep bad if in Hotel. Other persons beds. Hope you do better tonight.
Jane. Can't believe that Iowa is opening up so much.Lots seem to be doing it but not our Governor. Now for me I don't care what opens up Not for me. I am going to hold out until things get way better. Not going anyplace that I need to get hair perfect. I am not even doing much dressing up. Soon will be warm enough for summer cotton clothing and shorts. Get out of the things I have been wearing. My lady at the laundry who has done all mine for years. She is staying home until at least June and so will have the one there do my sheets,towels etc. But i will take care of my cottons daily at home.
I am finding that my thumbs are acting up also right now. We had such a storm again this morning and so much rain for past 3 week. I am blaming it in that. Also more typing so wearing the things I used on my hands when bowling. They help.
I am finished with breakfast, but need to change from lined pants...too hot out now.
Storm last night and lost power for a few hours.
Niece in WI where Supreme Court opened everything said it's a mess. Bars are packed...no masks anywhere and the summer people with lake homes are flocking in so grocery shelves are bare of just about everything. They are staying in and away from the madness.
Beautiful morning and mid 60s. Lilacs are in bloom.
Time to change pants and walk.
Jane
Some of the restaurants here are opening today so we will go to our favorite Mexican place this evening for supper. Nothing else new. I don't know if the gyms are opening but I got a text from my chiropractor they will be opening on June 1st,
I cancelled our summer trip to Sunriver , got the confirmation of the cancellation in the mail on Tuesday and on Wednesday got an email the the resort is opening. Well so much for taking a vacation this year. And I don't know if Keith will be able to go next year
He is sun-downing again I got an email from our doctor in response to mine that says I can increase his Seroquel to 50mgs from 25. He was up again at 1 am opening my door and asking if I was asleep and telling me I forgot to kiss him goodnight, which I had done.He is currently back in bed.
It will be crazy if hey start opening everything up. Families will be getting together in the parks. Grocery stores bare. Or state has cancelled every thing. No pools open . The closed down one big gym that opened last week. Found 16 people in. No masks. Working out right next to each other. Big marathon gone, no food festival. Fair gone.i am all for him sticking to it. 30 pct of testing coming up positive so numbers going way up.
It is hot here now so I need to dig out cooler clothing. My yard got mowed but with all this rain it has grown up high again in 3 days. Rain again today.
Our library are now doing curb service on books in on your request it's. They let you pick up 3 now showing on a email to me. I have to call for a time for me to pick up. No books can be returned. Doubt the will do the ones with long waiting list like the new ones. Most of mine on that list. Ones waiting for me are old ones.
I am gong to stop putting on top of my hands so much. Getting dry. So just use when going to store.
Just read in paper that it is not going to change for months.just have to wait and see..follow rules. Now glad to e a retiree.
Jeanne...I'm glad to be retired, too, and not have to worry about getting to work, etc.
Marilyn...enjoy a meal out tonight. Maybe skipping this year at your timeshare is best if K is sundowning.
Beautiful morning here, but rain and storms for this evening and tomorrow. I hope to get out to walk again this afternoon.
Iowa is slowly opening up, too. Limits on numbers allowed in, etc. and no bars, swimming pools, waterparks, parks open.
I hope Sharon got moved yesterday and had a good night's sleep in their new place.
Sharon...if you have a villa now, that's a separate place...so do you have a long walk to the dining area? Maybe you have to quarantine for 14 days and they'll bring you your meals?
The lilacs have now fully opened and look so pretty.
jane
[/Good morning Buddies....I'm feeling better with my sinus infection..but the antibiotic I need is not to good on my body...than goodness only have to take it 10 days...what's that saying...the cure is worse than the bite...or something like that...I walked this morning...as I said the Meds makes me tired...but trying to stay in the loop..we had storms last night..be 90 today...Sharon happy for you on your move....Marlyin...my daughter is coming next week and we plan to eat out...dine in....Jane Good to see you are safe and well..Hi to Jeanne..Mary...Sue (hope you are getting over your fall)..and Hi to others looking in...Have a safe happy weekend.....Darlene size]
Glad to hear everybody is doing well. Seems to be going well in my immediate surroundings, too.
Marilyn, sorry about the sundowning. I know that's a tough thing to deal with. Sorry about missing your summer getaway, but it surely wouldn't work for Keith OR you.
jane, I LOVE lilacs, but it's just too warm here for them. I had a bush when we lived north of Nashville, but that was about the southern limit - wouldn't do in Chattanooga at all.
Darlene, I hate taking antibiotics, and do only when I absolutely have to. I always have to worry about a yeast infection, and always make the doc give me an Rx for the medication for that at the same time.
Jeanne, glad you're not having to get out often, but I know you miss doing it.
I'm sure they're bring Sharon and John their meals. We're still eating in our rooms. I don't miss going out, but I'd certainly much rather eat in the dining room.
alpiner, how are things in your neck of the woods?
I hope Sue is behaving herself, and not overdoing.
Margaret shared some new photos of the baby with me. He is really turning into a cutie - even if only about a month old.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
A very late good morning from here in Auburn. I over slept this morning, didn't get up until 10:30 and my phone was ringing--Tim wanted to remind me of how to be careful when I walked down the hill. I managed to get down and up without another fall and am very happy about that!
Not much else going on here today. I am planning to read more Naval novels by Patrick O'Brien and just take it easy. I'm so glad I didn't trip again on the way up the hill!
Take care Buddies and I hope you're enjoying spring like weather!
Sue
Mary..yes I'm always afraid to get yeast infection...and I'm allergic to sulfur...what do you take for it?
Candy. Now get off the antiB soon as you can. I never take them, Just work with my Sinus a way I have done for a long time. They will mess up you Blood Pressure and takes a few weeks after taking to get it back down.
Now today I have called my Library to pick up the books they say wait for me. I booked a time to pick up tomorrow. 3PM. Yesterday I guess they had 80 cars pick and they only open for 3 hours a day. so I will walk over and park down the street. Have to show ID Step back 6ft. They get books put in bag and I them step up for them. I tell you we did some crazy things in England for 6 years of the war. Hours of standing in lines but this we are doing here right now is different many ways.
Still virus hitting lots here. 45 more yesterday and people seem to be not following anymore and so I am not going into anything even if open. Saw were that Barber opened early and he had the virus and now 8 of his customers got it. 5 in hospital. Just not worth taking chance.
Good to see Mary, Jeanne, Darlene, Sue here...since I posted earlier.
Warm and wonderful here...high 70s..and I got my walk in to town...2 days in a row, even! I'm now reading because there is NOTHING on TV....infomercials and sports from years ago. :idiot2:
The young man who does my yard was here, so it's looking great and I didn't have to do it. ;D
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Darlene, I can't remember the last time I had anything that required an antibiotic. I did have to have some in the hospital when I had joint replacements and when I go to the dentist, but never more than that. So it really hasn't been an issue lately.
Well the increase in Keith's Seroquel did the trick, He said he slept so good. And he didn't get up to bother me.
Good news, Marilyn.
Good morning, Every Buddy! It's already 11:00 here in Auburn and all I've done today is read the newspaper and clean up the kitchen. I am dressed for my daily walk and will get outside which is next on my list. I hope Every Buddy looking in is having a nice day.
I hope your day is sunny and you will be able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine!
Sue
Rainy, gloomy, windy day here...high 70s yesterday, and low 60s today!
Marilyn...glad K slept well and didn't wake you.
Mary...enjoying your new space? Any idea when your lockdown will ease? Will you all be tested?
Sue...enjoy your walk.
I've had 3 phone calls this morning from various relatives.
I'm watching NASCAR live...nobody in the stands. Really different. Those track crews are really something!
My cleaning lady is coming back Thursday. Hurrah! I told her she'd need boots to wade thru the dust bunnies.
I have finished my wrist exercises and iced them down. Back tomorrow for PT. :-\
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
jane, I'm loving the new apartment. It'll be better when the lockdown is over and Margaret and Jesse can do other moving for me. I have no idea when that will be. The governor said that testing should be done over two weeks, and next week would be the second one. We shall see. They do take our temperature every day. So far, so good.
Glad you got your cleaning lady in.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast, read the paper, and cleaned up the kitchen. The sun is shining this morning although rain is predicted. So I'm planning my morning walk shortly. I hope to go down the hill and back up this morning.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. I hope you are seeing signs of spring where you are!
Sue
Gloomy, rainy and 50s here.
Got through PT but hurting now, so I'm icing down the wrists and elbows. Glad I have nowhere to go today. I'm feeling every one of my 39 years....well, plus some! :crazy2:
Jane
So far I haven't done a think but read the paper. Seems like I do the bed. Kitchen and Bathroom fast everyday and thats it for housework. Do cook every meal.
The front part of my yard that I don't do was cut this morning and soon hope to see the man who says will take care of mine. Right now there is a Tree cutting Co. cutting all the dead limbs off my trees. I had bags of leaves sitting here for 2 weeks and they say will take those.sooner or later the place will get put back into shape.
Marilyn. Now that drug they are giving husband is use so much in the Nursing homes. I helped in the Alzheimer area when my friend went in and I wondered why a lot of them slept so much. It quietens them down a lot.
You have to get your rest.
I picked up the books I had one my order list for few months yesterday. Thought would be about 5. Ended up they had put into bags all on the list. 18 of them. I was the only one picking up at 3pm. Good way of doing. Only hate to have them all here for a long time they say. No dropping in the outside bin. You park your car after giving them a time. and then call once you park and they bring them out to the car.. I sort of sprayed the bags when getting home and left on porch for few hours. Now will go through and so what to read.
Good morning, every Buddy. I'm up and dressed, but haven't eaten my breakfast. I don't have much planned for today except a walk, but Tim did mention something about a dental appointment. I am not looking forward to that!
I've been reading Patrick O'Bryans naval novels this week. He does write some good ones and the characters are very interesting. I have several new ones (to me) that Bill has sent me. So when I finish my walk and get back inside, I'll find one I'd like to read and start on that.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning. Take care, Buddies.
Sue
Repeat of yesterday...gloomy and cold. Body hates it so this will be very short...back to my recliner and ice for my sore wrists and heating pad for my knee. Sheesh! :knuppel2:
jane
Hi Gals, I'm finally back. Just got on wifi so I could get in. If you ever have to do this, do it a lot younger than 80 or when you're in good shape. I've been wiped out, but we're gradually getting things in order, but still lots to do. I'll be back in tomorrow and comment on things, but our dinner just arrived. They do deliver--and way too much food. Sharon
Sharon, so glad you're in and have your wifi hooked up! I totally enjoy having my meals cooked for me - even if they're not exactly what I would pick or how I would fix it. I have learned to ask for half-portions, though. I agree, frequently the servings are too large. Take it slow and easy!
Now idea where to post in the Recipe Forum anymore. its all messed up.
This is a recipe that can be made and put into baggies to freeze in just one or two servings. Will not need to fix lunch or dinner if in a hurry. I like it.
Chicken Fried Rice
INGREDIENTS:
6 eggs (scrambled)
14 oz of Brown rice
1 grilled chicken diced up
frozen or fresh peas (about 1 to 2 cups)
froze or fresh cut carrots (about 1 to 2 cups)
Chives
Soy or Teriyaki sauce.
DIRECTIONS:
*Boil rice till tender, steam the carrots and peas, grill the chicken, and scramble the eggs.
*Once you have done all that, mix the eggs with the rice, along with the carrots and peas.
*Dice the grilled chicken, then add it into the rice.
*Add the chives, mix in some Soy or Teriyaki sauce and serve.
Good morning, Gals. Back as promised while I wait for breakfast to be delivered. A first for us. Normally fix our own. Mary, I will try asking for half portions. I've tried asking just for the entree, but that didn't work. It will be better when we can go to the dining room, I think. Also, they serve dinner about 4:30 or 5:00. We normally eat at 7:00, but that's John's choice. I'd prefer 6:00.
My drapes were successfully altered and we're going to try to get them to put the rod, etc up Sat and maybe help hang them, but first we have to get all the pins in--yuck.
My part of the den still needs some work and a little in the master--mostly boxes of my jewelry to be reboxed and stowed. They also put in an extra shelf in my closet, so I need to put my sweater boxes, etc up on it. Then on to the draperies and the pictures. Haven't done any of those yet. They have louvered blinds up now which I want taken down when they install the drapes. Other than that, most everything is in place. All the boxes gone. Waiting for Spectrum to send our DVR's and the modem to connect our phone. I will change my profile info after that.
Closing is the 28th, and we are released from quarantine the 29th or 30th, I think. Right now we can't leave the reservation or the villa other than to walk Bunny and go to closing.
Mary, it sounds like you are settled in your new place pretty well, but know you will be glad to get all your stuff.
Jane, I hope your carpal tunnel heals quickly and isn't too painful through PT. Mine is not too bad yet. My tremor is my main pain in typing and doing things with my hands. Don't think there is much else they can do for that. I don't want to increase the meds.As soon as they will take me, I want to get in to see the arthritis dr and see if there is anything he can do for my back. I'm afraid I'll have to live with it though. They have meds for rheumatoid, but not much for osteo as far as I know.
Marilyn I'm so glad the med change has helped Keith and that you will be able to get more sleep. At least, he is still loving and not hostile or violent like some. Too bad about the timeshare this year. Our grandson's graduation party this weekend had to be cancelled because of the virus. It may be a long time before I see any of the family unless they drive here. No one wants to fly.
Darlene, it sounds like you are doing well, even though bored.
Jeanne, you are so lucky the library will let you pick up books. All ours are closed and even the free one in the main bldg, I think. Without TV or much in the way of books, all we have is work. Your recipe sounds good, but a lot of food for 2 meals
Sue, glad you haven't fallen any more. If you start having more problems, you might consider a rolling walker. I love mine. I ordered it from Amazon. It has a seat with a place to put things under the seat. I don't use my walker all the time, but like its security outside or at night.
Alpiner, I hope your Model T trip went well. I may have missed the follow up post. Be careful and stay well.
I don't think I have missed anyone. If so, not intentially. Have a good day. We're in a rainy patch. Won't clear till the weekend. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in this morning. It's 11:00 a.m. here and I'm just piddling around. I want to get outside for a walk but so far haven't made it outside other than picking up my morning paper from the driveway.
Sharon, it sounds like you are settling in with the move. I hope you meet your new neighbors and find some friendly people living nearby. Keep us in the loop and we are all glad you are getting settled.
Jane, I'm sorry about your aches and pains. I hope you'll find some relief today and will soon be back into your normal self. Does the colder weather make it worse?
Tim called me a bit ago and asked what I'd like him to pick up at the store. He's coming over tomorrow and would like to stop at the store first.
Not much else going on here today. I am going outside for my morning walk down hill and will enjoy that--and hopefully will get back home in one piece!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Tomorrow I have an appt. with my oncologist . I called her office & was surprised my appt. is still on the books . I had lab work done about a week before my last appt. was scheduled but the I cancelled because of the pandemic , so will probably need to have it done again .
Alpiner....here the docs and hospitals are getting back to regular appts...though with restrictions on no. In waiting room, etc. Dentists, too, are back to regular stuff. Gov. says theatres, bars can open May 28 and high school summer sports...baseball, soccer, etc., on June 1.
So, we're about back to all open...casinos are only thing I didn't hear her say.
Sharon...hurrah...you're in!
Hi to Sue, Mary, Darlene, Jeanne, Marilyn.
Broken record here...windy, gloomy, cold!
I survived PT...he went easier on me today and wants me to work on shoulders. I have a week off with Monday being a holiday...hurrah!
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
Hi everyone....I'm feeling much better from my sinus infection...2 more days of antibiotics...it's really hot and humid here...100 in some areas....don't like summer..Jane I think most everything open in my area except casinos also......my brother and sister in law can't wait to go...but not me..glad your ctunnel pain better...I bought me a thumb splint hope it helps me..Mary hope you have all your needed stuff by now...I think I would enjoy. My meals cooked for me..Jeanne your chicken fried rice recipe looks good..Sharon good to see you on line..you are right I have been bored...not used to staying home..Sue good to see you are able to still walk daily..I missed yesterday and today..will try for tomorrow..Alpiner good thoughts on your Dr appt..Marlyin glad the increased dosage helped your hubby....well I have yaked long enough...take care and be safe Darlene
The casino are opening here slowly but its a bit scary . One opened Monday & another one today .
Darlene...wow...100 already. YIKES. We're still in low 60s...maybe 80s by weekend...but rain, rain, rain.
Alpiner...I don't know how the casinos will spread everything out, but sure they'll figure it out. News says Las Vegas is devastated...since casinos ARE their economy.
Stay safe, healthy , and maybe we can be out a bit soon.
Jane
Jeanne some how I missed your recipe for Fried Rice so I went back to look. MMM sounds good will have to try that.
The casinos here opened yesterday. I don't go.
Darlene that is sure some hot weather. Here on the Oregon coast it never has been even 80°.
Jane I hope your wrist is feeling better today.
Sue Hello
Sherry and Mary good to read your posts too.
I am going to the Eye dr this morning so eyes will be dialated. Good thing it is close by and I can drive myself to and from.
Marilyn...good to see your post.
I had a nice post and now can't find it. Dang it! The cold, gloomy, wet days continue...very depressing!
Cleaning gal coming for first time since March and that'll be good. I'll have someone to help me with some things that are hard with these hands in braces.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Hi Gals. We got a lot done yesterday--pins in all the drapes and no sooner finished than the guys showed up to hang the rods. They only got 2 done before quitting time but are working on the living room now. I have a load of undies in the washer right now. Had to read the manual first before trying the stackable. It does have a few bells and whistles that my other ones didn't, so glad I read it. So small though.
We had several problems yesterday before we got things done, but they are all worked out now. We still don't have our pictures hung, but may start on that tomorrow.
We don't care for casinos, so that doesn't impact us. We are still pretty much locked down in NC and of course, we are in quarantine. Weather has been cold and rainy for several days. Sean's virtual graduation is today.
Jane, I'm glad they didn't hurt you as much in PT today. Take it easy.
Hi to everyone and stay healthy. Sharon
Gloomy Friday morning...again! Weather chart has rain everyday next week!
Today, I finally get a haircut...and friends and I are going out somewhere for dinner tonight.
Jane
Jane, we have had pretty much the same weather except we do get up to 70 late in day. Hurrah that you have a holiday from PT this week.
The guys came and installed our DVRs, phones, new modem and got our printers working again. All the drapes are up and pretty. Just need to work on the pictures now, but don't think I'll do it today.
Alpiner, hope you got a good report from the oncologist.
Everything else seems reasonably in hand, so I'm going to rest today. Stay safe, everyone. Sharon
jane, I know you're thrilled with a haircut. Wish I could be the same. :( It's rainy and damp here today, so I know you'd have unhappy joints.
Sharon, glad you're making such good progress on the new place. I know you're going to enjoy having a "day off" today.
Nothing going on around here, and no new baby yet (although he's due momentarily).
Happy Weekend to all the Buddies!
My appt. with the oncologist was good . my oxygen level was only 88 , hasn't been that low since I had pneumonia in 2018 . I think it was from wearing the mask .
Good morning, Every Buddy. I have been up since 9:00 but am moving slowly. I want to get outside and walk down hill soon. I plan to read another book by Patrick O'Brien (a naval novel--he's written lots of them!). Bill has been sending me O'Brian's novels when he finds them. I'm very fond of Jack Aubrey (the hero and his cohort, the doctor!). They have interesting adventures and the novels are well written. As a U.S. Navy widow, I particularly like the O'Brien novels.
Not much else going on here today except for my morning walk. I'll walk 3 blocks downhill and then back up the hill for 3 more blocks.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals, we have been working on positioning of our pictures etc. Still not certain of some. We have so many pictures, etc and none that I want to get rid of.
Jane, I'm so jealous of your haircut too. They told me it would be quite a while before our salon here opens. I may have to go out in the community for one. I am so shaggy.
Still cool & overcast here, but to be better tomorrow.
Alpiner, do you use a breathing tube thingy? They gave me one at the hospital. Glad all else was ok.
Nothing else going on here. Hi to all. Stay safe. Sharon
SharonE I have an oxygen concentrator which is battery operated & has a cart . Usually I don't need it but wearing the mask I get less oxygen . Its some thing to consider & may need to bring it out & use it .
Some sunshine between storms again today.
Zoom meeting with family in a bit. Makes it nice when so far apart.
I hope to walk a bit before this round of storms.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Good morning Every Buddy looking in this morning. It is now 11:25 here this morning and all I've accomplished so far is reading the morning news paper and eating my breakfast! I am planning a long walk down hill and up soon.
Not much else going on here today. It's a beautiful sunshiny day here in Auburn. I've been keeping my eye out to see if there are other people out walking, but no matter how many are out there, I plan to keep my distance from them. I'm usually one of the few who walk every day. There is a gentleman who also walks about the same time, but he always walks on the other side of our street. He wears a mask, too.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning and that you have nice weather wherever you are! Take care Buddies and enjoy your day!
Sue
Always good to see folks checking in. Nothing new here. Our second baby was due yesterday, but has not put in an appearance yet. The doc may induce labor sometime next week if he doesn't come on his own. They don't want him to get too big.
My back was okay most of yesterday, but has not quit today (it's 1 pm). Acetominophen seems to help some, but I'd still rather it not be an issue. LOL
We're scheduled to have typical summer weather for the next week - the "phone-in forecast" - Hot (upper 80s), Hazy, Humid, with a chance of late afternoon thundershowers. At least we're not expecting to have to go outside. I really don't like summer.
Happy Memorial Day, Buddies!
It's gotten to low 80s here and is humid...and the storms have so far blown over.
The Zoom family meeting went well. It was good to see everyone. And I did get a walk in after that.
Take care and stay healthy!
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm still sitting here in my P.J's, but will shower and dress soon.
I am going to Tim/Kris's home for mid-day dinner. Tim is doing the cooking and Kris and her mom Arden will pick me up.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and will have a nice day.
Sue
We had a Zoom meeting with Keith's middle son and family yesterday for Keith's birthday, the other two sons called him. Friday was our 4th anniversary we went out for our usual Mexican dinner and no one else showed up excet us.
I haven't been on my computer very much lately I usually shut it off around 2-3 in the aternoon. I do get out and walk with Freckles 4 times a day, so am getting plenty of exercise.
Yesterday I had to to buy a new router and sometime this week I need to call the cable company to come out and reset the DNS ( Domain Name system) so I can get prime and Netflix on the Television. I don't know what happend we used to get them just fine.
We are both in good health, Keith is still progressing a bit, every day I notice something different. He hasn't shaved in quite a while and looks rather scruffy. I think I may buy some hair cutting clippers (shaver) and cut his hair real short and use it to shave him.
Hi Gals, it sounds like you are all into the zoom thing, but I don't know how. We have 3/4 of our pics up. Looks like a gallery in here. The maintenance guy will put up the 2 big ones and a mirror that we can't do. I still have a few things to arrange in my den and want to get a new lazyboy which will change the living room arrangement.But almost done. Close on the house Thurs. and get out of quarantine on the weekend. Still won't get out much though.
Hope the baby arrives this week, Mary.
Have a good Memorial Day, everyone. Sharon
Zoom is quite easy, Sharon, if someone else acts as Host and sets it up. Then they send you a link and tell you time and date. I had downloaded the Zoom app on my laptop, so just clicked on the link at the right time and date and was connected to the other three families. Easy Peasy.
Marilyn...glad you got out for an Anniversary dinner and that the sons remembered K's birthday.
It's a beautiful day here...sunny and 85 and a bit humid. I did walk a few blocks this morning and did my therapy exercises and cleaned out some teeshirts from my closet that I'm either going to donate or make masks out of.
It's been pretty quiet around and I suppose about 5 pm or so the traffic from the weekend campers at the state park north of me will head for home.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Marilyn, glad you're having good health! It's probably a good idea to get the clippers for Keith's hair and beard.
I'm with Sharon on the Zoom thing - I have no idea how that works. I do know how to Skype, and have participated in a 3-way chat with Kate and Jean, but one of them set it up. Margaret learned how to Skype so she could "talk" with Alden (the first new baby).
I envy you having your pictures up, Sharon. I won't get any of my "wall art" until our lockdown is over. And I really do miss it. When your two weeks of quarantine are over, will you be able to go to the dining room? Or are all the residents there eating in their apartments?
jane, I hope your joints are not hurting too bad today.
Sue, enjoy your dinner out with Tim and family.
Jeanne, Darlene, alpiner, hope y'all are having a good holiday weekend.
Good Tuesday morning all...I had 3 of my 4 kids here over weekend...was so good to be with them...today I'm washing sheets and towels....and I did walk this morning...we have had off and on showers...thankful for that..hope everyone is doing good today......take care...Darlene
A real Summer Day here...we seem to have jumped from winter to mid summer.
Already in the 80s at 11:00 am and humid. Weather is all goofed up here.
Sharon...sounds as if you and John are settling in nicely. Is Bunny used to the new home yet?
Mary...hope you get to go to the dining room soon, too, and get out and about a bit.
Darlene...wonderful to spend weekend with most of your "kidlings"...
I had a rheumatology appt for Thursday and I called today to cancel and move to end of summer...nothing has changed...pain in joints continues and she offers no other solution than a smile and continue to take tylenol...which does nothing. But, they offered me a telephone appt when I said I didn't want to come down to their building in Cedar Rapids. SO, I'll do that.
I cleaned out a few more of Ray's clothes...geez, he had more than I realized...and the boys don't want turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks, so I pulled aside a couple of 100% cotton ones and will try to make some of the masks from those. I don't know how long we'll be wearing masks, but it sounds as if for quite a while...like months. Well, some of us will, anyway. Lots of people going without here, too. I don't know if the places that take clothes for resale are even open yet...we have a Camp nearby and they have a resale shop here in town that's their biggest fundraiser. The Camp is for disabled people of all ages, but they're going to close for the summer. It's run totally on donations and money raised like the resale shop here in town, manned by volunteers, of course. The building was given to the camp by a farm-fleet store when they built a new one...great location and parking lot.
Also rearranged some of my clothes from so I can reach them easier ... Ray had double rods in his side of a closet in our entry way upstairs...but the high rod is too high for me to reach without a stepstool.
Nothing else new here...need to do some exercises before PT tomorrow.
My house insurance is due June 1 and the local insurance agency won't take credit cards, so I went online and I can pay there with a credit card....I get cash back on it, so try to put everything I can on it. The insurance company likes to do a monthly debit and I hate that. I just want it paid, so did it online with the credit card. DONE now for the year!
Enough of my ramblings...can you tell I'm bored????
Stay safe and HEALTHY!
jane
I am going to take a break and relax today.
I did force myself outside and went to work on cleaning everything. Got the whole placed hosed down. Furniture covers and cushions on. It looks nice now. All yard mowed by SIL who came to town day before
It was 86 deg. And don't plan on trying that again. To old. I Wes worn out. Sure slept good though.
It looks like most people forgot about masks and not being close om Mday. Illinois did not open everything like some states did..so let's see what happens to them.one restaurant over line in indiana counted over 100 cars with Illinois license plates on.
I did clean filter on the AC and turned on . I hate AC. Helps allergies though.
All I can do on my IPad is FaceTime.. Can see one at a time.
It got to 90 today and humid..more like July. Then the t'storms came through and tornado warnings for some areas around me.
I canceled my PT for tomorrow...didnt feel right this afternoon, so called and move appt to next Tues. I'm not sure if I'll continue. I think they've probably done all they can and I have a gazillion exercises. I'll continue to wear the braces at night. So...will have my telephone doc appt with rheumatologist on Thurs and that's it for the week.
I also turned my AC on...inside temp in 80s is just too hot for me.
jane
Hello Jeanne,
I thought I might join you now that all the outside work is done. You can relax now and enjoy. After three days of wind and rain was so nice to have the sun stream in this morning. We are in lockdown and allowed one visitor for 1/2 hour. Sure is hard to judge where it will strike next. Hope you are keeping well.
Think Englandgetting more than its share of the Viras, the numbers are far too high.
Hi, Junee, welcome to our group! Tell us about you, so we can get to know you. Your name thing says you're in Sydney. My husband's niece lives in Sydney - teaches at a university there. It's a great city!
jane and Jeanne, your weather sounds like ours. We're getting around 90 every day, with chance of afternoon thundershowers. At least until Sunday.
They've finally gotten us set up for Covid testing. We're due to get tested on Sunday morning - probably the swab thing. Not particularly looking forward to that part, but glad to get the test done.
That's about all the excitement from here.
Hello. Junee
Good to see your post. I hope that this virus is being handled down your way better than in US. And UK not to good either. Now I spoke and heard from uk this weekend and the do to be now moving. Lots of testing done and Oxford UNiv. seem to be coming along on a med.
it hit the nursing homes bad just like here. Silly to try to say it was because of age(
TRUMP).
I try not to watch TV news . Just Liston to med. science. Try to keep busy . Just seem to be eating a little to much.
Will write you over on your pm
MaryZ
Hope you are comfy staying in your rooms in that heat awful. Glad you got moved out of the small room you were in.
Now Junee. She like us been on here from way back. On senior net I think. Over to uS to some of the get together they use to have.big friend of Whimsy.
I will write you on your pm.
Hi Gals, It's 1:30 AM. Just can't fall asleep tonight. I slept soundly all night last night for the first time in forever, but going back to the couch in a bit.
Junee, I remember you and Whimsy chatting years ago. Glad to see your post and know you're well.
Jeanne, you work to hard for your age and the temp. Hire things done!
Jane, sorry you weren't feeling right today and had to cancel PT. We're having high temps too and having to use the AC. Didn't do much work except on the phone and computer today. The guys didn't come to hang the pictures. Guess that is a Sat. job. I will call Housekeeping tomorrow and get a day scheduled for them. Really need it with all the traffic in and out.
We close Thursday and have made an appt with my hair gal since we will be nearby. Will also go to the audiologist for some repair on my hearing aids and to the grocery. We will be out of quarantine on Fri, so if we wear masks, etc, we should be okay.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen (plus read the morning paper). It is cooler here this morning, but I'm thinking that it will get much warmer soon. I'm planning a walk down hill and back up shortly. Hopefully it won't rain while I'm out walking.
I hope Every Buddy looking in has a nice day. Take care, Every Buddy.
Sue
I love the a/c - never open windows. But I have a lot of pollen/grass/tree allergies, and don't want to let pollen in the house. Also I grew up on the Gulf Coast before a/c, and have loved it ever since we could finally get it. It is nice to get out once in a while, but then I'm always glad to get away from the heat and humidity - and sleep where it's cool.
It is supposed to be more seasonal here - albeit rainy. Still, temps in the low 70s is much more to my liking (even if I'm inside in the a/c. ;D
Happy Wednesday to all!
Good morning, Every Buddy looking in today. I've been up for a while, walked down hill and back and am now going to sit down and read a while. I hope Every Buddy looking in has a nice day planned and Every Buddy is feeling well. Take care, Buddies--and have a nice day!
Sue
Sharon. Almost impossible to get good help around this town. I have been lucky for 29 years in having both a yard man and a handy man who could do everything. Even built his own home but still called himself just a handy many. He passed last year at 91 and yard man now in Nursing home at 89. Both Alzheimer. few other things. So Sad.
This has always been a big Union town but now many retired or dead and the young people never trained. Also a University. Town. We are seeing lots of Hispanics in town 8000 last count and they are advertising for work but seems not to many speaking English so hard to tell them what needs doing. Specially the women for housekeeping..So I am left doing all at the moment.
I should go walking early now it is up into 80s but get up so late and by time eat,read paper. Shower and dress it is about 1pm. I do go to stores twice a week and get walks those days. Need to go and do my car today. It needs it just sits there most of the time getting dusty.
Allowed to drive without a license since April 12 as they not open and extended taking test for 90 days from that date. I don't go out of town right now so just forget about it. They will not be doing road test with someone riding in your car for awhile.
At the laundry cleaners ,the lady that always has done mine has been gone for past month but think she is back monday. Need lots of things done. Bedspreads,rugs, curtains..Then back to my weekly things.Wish I was starting out all new again like you. Little late now.
Keep well everyone...
Hello every Buddy. Junee good to see your post. Tell us more about yourself.
I didn't sleep well for the last two nights The first one was because I had to keep using the bathroom. Last night it was Keith walking around opening every door except mine. When I got up this morning the Front door was unlocked . lights on all over the place. I am so tired. I have to get a good nights sleep tonight.
Tomorrow I am meeting with the Service Dog Trainer who will evaluate Freckles for her certificate graduating her to a full fledged Service Dog.Freckles already knows the routine, she had to pass the CGC test to become a therapy dog.We've been practicing all the commands just to refresh her. The trainer gave me a list of everything she will have to do to pass the Public Access Test. The only command she had a little trouble with was to Down Stay and Sit Stay while I left the room. She had to be right where I left her when I re-entered the room.
Well you must be tired to reading all about dog training since only Sherry has a dog. So I will spare you but let you know the results after tomorrow.
Jeanne I have a guy that comes every two weeks to take care of the yard and a woman who comes once a week to clean the house.She has been cleaning a kitchen drawer each time she comes, and has washed all the oak cabinets in the kitchen with Murphy's oil soap then did all the doors and door jambs in the whole house. Gosh she is so thorough. She is also someone I worked with at the Spay and Neuter clinic so I have known her forever. I still clean the litter boxes daily and have to wear a mask to keep from breathing the dust. I do all the laundry and changing of the beds plus make sure the dishwasher is run and dishes put away.
Hi, Junee!
Last night must have been "no sleep night"....me, too, so dragging today, too. It was hot and humid again...and storms threatened. I got out to both grocery stores to get my "stuff"...surprised at how many things WalMart was out of. Not many masks either place, either.
Jane
Gloomy, rainy, hot summer like day here.
I have a telemedicine appt with rheumatologist at 2:30. I'm glad I don't have to drive to CR in a heavy rain.
Stay well and safe!
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. It has been raining here this morning but the sun is now shining, so hopefully we'll have a nice day. I have not been outside for my usual morning walk, but will get to that next. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but so far that's it. I don't know if Tim will be over this morning.
After my walk down hill and back up, I hope to get some reading done. I am about halfway through a novel where the hero is trying to find his daughter who has been kidnapped in a foreign country. The mother has been murdered and he is looking for the daughter. I think he will find the daughter, but it will be difficult!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I think we all got storms last night. Now here the sun is out and will be up to 75 deg by noon. Bit of a breeze so I am going to keep the A/C of if I can. I feel more closed in than ever with it running and doors,windows closed. Like them opened.
I do need to go to store also. Now I dont thing that things are lasting as long. I have now thrown out half loaf of bread that I got last week. Had mold on it today. Bought Bananas same time and they black in 3 days. Broccoli is turning yellow. Onions mushy, ONly things from last Friday shopping are the Carrots. Fact potatoes sprouting. I keep them in a dark place. Maybe farmer leaving them in fields to long getting lots of rain. Then coming long way to the mid west on Trucks. Who knows. Don't buy much in frozen or canned but maybe will go to them.
forgot to mention. I had something for the past 4 days or so. Remember getting same but about 20 years past. I laughed when Dr. told me the problem. No laughing this time.I got Gout in my Big toe. That hurts. Not called anyone but cut out what can cause it soon as it came. Today it seems to be gone. they say if last only 3-4 days then just start watching diet and drink lots of water. Nothing else liquid. That is about all I drink anyway. I have been eating red meat and also salt water fish. Will go slow on it. Don't drink coffee and very little tea now. I don't drink any alcohol at all. Maybe a beer mix in hot summer. Got one bottle still in fridge from last year. Will maybe try making Irish Beer bread soon.
Time to get moving.
Jeanne....gout is not funny...hope toe feels better soon.
Rain, rain, rain....don't be surprised to hear on your TVs that Iowa is now an Island!! ;D Flash flood warnings abound. Some areas got 6" earlier this morning. People down the Mississippi may be in for flooding, too.
Another 560 + positive covid cases at the Tyson Pork Plant near Sioux City.
Stay safe, Dear Buddies!
[Hi Buddies..looking in to check on everyone....we are still having evening storms...at least it's some cooler..Jane mabey the weather has something to do with your joint pain...I usually sleep good..but I take melatonin...I have to turn on my air when the temp reaches 82 in my house!,Marlyin..I have a good yard man...but hard to find anyone who wants to clean house...mine needs deep cleaning..Mary good luck on the covid testing...I don't really plan to do that unless I have to..Sharon bet you are glad to be out of quarantine tomorrow..Sue I'm still walking as you do...but very warm even early...Shout out Hi to June.....I best find something to do....take care..Darlene /size]
SUNSHINE....No drops from the sky...and lovely 65 degrees and low humidity.
HURRAH!! It's suppose to be like this for the whole weekend...and then back to rain and upper 80s.
I woke up to the sound of heavy machinery....seems neighbor two doors down must have water/sewage line problems...they're tearing up the walk up to his front porch with one of those...uh..."skidloader" maybe is the name? And Larry, who works at John Deere in Waterloo but seems to be laid off maybe...is out supervising.
Darlene...oh, the weather is the BIG factor in my joint pain. My internal med guy told me that 45 years ago when they dx'd me with arthritis...and I've been through all the meds...even 12 aspirins a day...and clinoril and a couple I can't remember the name of....remember it's been 45 years...so lots has changed...except the pain in all the joints now. Weather pressure is the culprit for me.
The therapy has been good for the carpal tunnel. I think I can just do the braces at night and when it flares up and stop the PT. I have enough exercises to keep me busy.
I've been texting with niece in WI who has a son and DIL living near St. Paul...the mall that's being looted is 1 mile from their house. Joe had stopped for gas...station boarded up and had to pay at pump only...and then he went home and they are staying put. A chiro friend had his office near the police station that was burned, so he boarded up the windows, locked it up and left for his home in the western part of the greater Mpls area. Such a sad situation all around. The animal hospital where Alexandria (Joe's wife) doing her Ph.D has posted a sign online saying don't come here, it's not safe.
I think I'll get my sandals on and walk to town.
Stay safe and HEALTHY, Dear Buddies!
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's 10:30 here in Auburn this morning and I've read the paper (mostly news about Corona Virus here in Alabama) and am ready to get outside for my walk down hill. I have a mask Tim made for me to use during the walks I take and will use it. Yesterday when I walked I only saw one man who walked on the other side of the street so no problem there.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well today and that you have nice weather, too. It's going to be pretty warm here today, but I like that kind of weather so will enjoy it!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Marilyn, I enjoy your stories about Freckles training. I have the same problem with Bunny on Sit/Stay. That's scary that Keith was up and wandering last night and unlocked the door.Does he ever wander? You might consult your Alzheimers support group about a lock he couldn't undo.But I'm sure you know that anyway.
Jeanne, sorry about the gout. I'm getting arthritis in my foot.
Jane, sounds like you have a nice day today. We are still getting part of the effects of Bertha. Had 6" one day. A severe storm just went through but has disappated now.
Your book sounds interesting, Sue.
We closed on the house yesterday, I got my hair cut and then we got groceries. We will be responsible for brkfst &lunch beginning tomorrow. The cleaning lady came today and vacuumed which was a priority. They aren't doing a full cleaning at this time, altho she did do the baths and trash too. No other news here.
Hi to everyone. Sharon
Had a wonderful walk to town...low humidity so it was most pleasant and I feel better than I have for a few days. Amazing what sunshine and low humidity can do for you.
My lawn guy is here and mowing away. With all this rain, it's a chore to keep up with it.
News from Mpls is bad. Chiropractor friend of Nephew....his building was burned to the ground last night. "Grandsons" of my heart are ok...Joe and Alexandria are locked in and armed, if it comes to that, near the University. Sammy and Grace are away from City to the South and will take in friends who live in the area under siege. Don's friend Dan who's the DEA guy is safe as of now but says it's horrible.
Sue...I see the awful news on the cases in Alabama...hospitals overrun in Birmingham and Mobile...and all you have there in Auburn.
Sharon...glad you were able to get out for groceries and a haircut and have closed on the house. You can now go to the dining room for dinner? Is it in a different building or in your villa building?
We're going out for supper tonight to small town 15 miles south of us. I got reservations, since I don't know when they'll hit 50% capacity and as of yesterday, the bars can be open...also 50%, I think.
Stay safe and healthy, Dear Buddies!
jane
What a mess in Minni. it same spot like now uprisings are starting all over . Some for next to nothing but that one should not have started. Today in the paper the one policeman that killed him has been charged with murder. Let's see if the y follow up and make him a example of what law is going to do.
In my area right now it is shootings .8 in last 4 days. But all seems to be young coloured men. If this virus problem last as long as some say it will. Even getting worse with every. Thing now being opened up as people not listening anyway. Many more problem. Rest of the world seem to be having lot more sense and getting better. Even our gov. Now gave in on the churches. Let the fully open and each one do what they want.. Hard on any leaders anymore. .soon all will be tossing in their towels. Now that things seem to be opening up as more people showin positive or. Dying . Not wearing masks. Crowding places. Not musc leaders can do..
Still nice here. Get storms every night and sun days. Little to hot for me
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We are going out for our usual Mexican dinner with friends tonight. Freckles has been going withn us and just lays in an inconspicuous spot next to me and out of the way, She wears her Service dog vest so no questions are asked. She did get to do her testing yesterday. The trainers texted that her Service dog had an emergency and was at the Vet hoping to survice what every the problem is. She (the dog) did well overnight on IV's and meds. Well will test Freckles at another time. The trainer is under a lot of strees right nlow with her own service Dog.
The weather is so nice here in the 60's sort of sunny and cloudy, I is supposed ti rain a lot tomorrow. I can always wear my rain suit to walk Freckles.
Great-grandson #2 was born this afternoon, 8'9". Baby and parents all three doing well.
Maryz,
You probably thought I ignored your welcome back but let me assure you I was so pleased to see your message.
Congratulations on the birth of your G/Grandson, a good weight.
I have known you a long time Mary, but not being a true BB always hesitated about coming in to this place. I always enjoyed your Blog and you are high on the list of brave women I have met in my lifetime.
Yes I live in Sydney and nice that you have connection here.
I have been in Aged Care for the past 2 years and at present we are in lockdown and so far no Viras in this place.
This was a tough move to make from my unit, the garden and the birds who visited daily.
So pleased you waited for the unit with an outlook and hope the move went smoothly. Now I lost my last post to you somehow but will hope for a better result. Saw others that I remember on here also so hope to send replies. J
junee, I stopped writing the blog when I realized the posts were becoming too repetitive. Thanks for mentioning it, though. Glad you're content in your new living arrangements. I definitely am glad to be where I am now. I'm mostly settled in. Since I moved after lockdown, there are still things I don't have. For instance, there is still nothing hanging on the walls - and I really miss that! Well, maybe sometime soon.
I have seen photos of our new guy, although of course, you really can't tell much about a newborn, who is all swaddled up in a blanket. I don't know if they're still in the hospital, or have gone home. Don't know what the "customary protocol" is nowadays. In my day, we stayed in the hospital for 5-7 days, then my daughters stayed for barely 24 hours. Oh, well - they're young and strong. :smitten:
Good morning, Every Buddy. I'm up, dressed and ready for my morning walk. I'm going to leave soon with a broad brimmed hat and a mask that Tim made for me. If I get too hot, I'll pull the mask down so breathing is easier.
I don't have much planned for the rest of the day. I've been reading Patrick O'Brien naval novels. Bill (oldest son) has been looking for them to send me. I've been a fan of the Naval novels for a number of years. My late husband Bob liked those novels, too, so I have a lot of them.
Bill's wife has been sending me Nora Roberts novels. Some I like very well and others just don't appeal to me. I appreciate Dawn's thoughtfulness, though, and I do read the Nora Roberts novels, too.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Stay inside if the weather is too warm and enjoy your day.
Sue
MaryZ
Congrats on the new baby. A good size. I bet they got to come home after one day. We look forward to seeing photo.
I feel good knowing that both you and Junee are both safe in your homes. It has been so bad in ours in my area. Now it seems everything is opening up I hope they still do not allow visitors piling in.
I think I am going to still keep doing the masking and safety ways for a little while longer. Watch the charts from the health people.
Let my hair grow more.
Weather perfect here today. Traffic seems to be growing more. Only put 25 miles on my car in 2 months. Didn't need to. Have bought anew one.
Hi Gals. Still waiting for our maintenance men to come hang the pictures and shelves we couldn't manage. No other plans.
Mary, congratulations on your 2nd great grandbaby. We are still not allowed to go to the dining room. Everyone's food is delivered. It is sunny and nice out today for a change and supposed to be clear till Mon or Tue.
Jane, I'm so glad your family in and near Minn. is safe. Awful about the chiropractor's office. Our grand daughter lives in Maple Grove, which is a suburb of Minn. I haven't heard anything, so presuming no news is good news.
Weather makes a huge difference on my joints too.
Hi Sue. I like most Nora Roberts books except for the ones with black magic. Danielle Steele's books are good too.
We had protests and mild riots here in Charlotte last night. No looting etc.
Jeanne, you should call someone at the HS for the name of a boy that needs work. You would both benefit.
Marilyn, hope you had a nice dinner last night and that your friend's dog is better.
Hi to everyone. Stay safe. Sharon
Congrats on new baby in the family, Mary!
Beautiful Saturday here and I got a short walk in, am washing up my winter parka to put away for, hopefully, 4-5 months, and am reading.
Nothing else exciting here.
jane
Sunday morning greetings!
Our last day of moderate temps, no rain, and low humidity. Tomorrow, rain and temps back to high 80s and low 90s and humidity! July, not June weather here.
I'm staying quiet here...no tv on...can't watch any more rioting.
Stay safe @nd healthy,
Jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I stayed up late last night to watch a very funny show with lots of celebrities who were just fooling around. So I'm not really wide awake yet.
It's a bright sunshiny day here in Auburn and I'm ready for my morning walk downhill and back up. It's going to be a lot warmer here today and I'll probably be puffing and panting on the way back up. I'm going to take the face mask that Tim made me a while ago and will wear it if I see anyone else walking. Yesterday I only saw one man and when he saw me, he moved over to the other side.
Not much else going on here today. I have lots of books ready to read and I will spend some time with that.
I hope Every Buddy is well and having nice weather. Enjoy today, Every Buddy!
Sue
Hi Gals. It's wash day here today. Stripped bed and did the sheets. Have towels and undies in now. Another of good stuff left for today. Will do darks later this week.
I fell getting up in the night but fortunately just ended up sitting on the floor. I had trouble getting up, but with John's help and my walker to pull up on, I made it. No injury thank heavens. I've got to get some night lights in there and the bath.
Sunny and warm today! Whoopee!
The maintenance man finally came today and is finishing putting up the pics. That's all the news here today.
Jane, glad you got your walk in, Sue also. Hope everyone has a good day Sharon
I got dressed up today thinking I would do a little shopping. Early as most every thing here seems to be opened up parking lots on all the restaurants full of tables since Friday. Malls ,kohl most big stores .no plans to go there. Just maybe Target about my phone.
But never left. Thousands rioting all over the north end. National guards 500 all called out . At the mall all the doors and windows at Maceys broken and they are throwing clothing and every thing out the door . Lots of cars can't move and police set upon. Target shut all their stores down all over the country. Say still going on and it's now 7pm. Hard for me to now believe this is the USA. What must the rest of the world must be thinking of the place.
When things did open fri. You could go anywhere the news said and only about 35 were Wearing masks. We will go backwards I think
Hello Jeanne'
My tv is also off as we are getting so much news and pictures oftherioting. Do hope it comes to an end soon. We are still on lock down but the result is there is no Viras in here yet.
My hearing aids are not working as they should but will get them to Hearing tomorrow.
Keep safe and well, J xx
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while and dressed for my daily walk. I still need to clean up the kitchen before going outside for the walk. I don't have anything else planned for today.
I am going outside shortly to walk down hill 3 blocks and back up. I hope to stay inside and read most of the day. I hope Every Buddy looking in is having a good day.
Sue
My TV remains off, except for local news and that's full of the chaos, too.
I've canceled my PT appt for tomorrow and didn't make a new one. All my joints are hurting, including the neck and shoulders, so I dodn't need to be expected to do more shoulder stretches with the elastic bands.
Today is the recliner, tylenol extended release, and heating pad for me.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Junee.
Feel so good knowing that you are so safe in your home. Thing were going fine in my town until Friday when they opened everything up. Malls. Stores some of the large restaurants and then the dining outside. Now bad things expected. Also along came the Rioting, been going on for 2 days. Most street leading to the shopping area are blocked off still today and lots still marching. I live by the Federal building and court house. Lots of them around it and on the University area. Students gone and most still closed there but they are breaking in.
So its home for me. Will catch the grocery store tomorrow.
I had to cancel my yearly ear appt. they were not doing anything at the clinic. I have wax removed twice a year but I do believe I may be loosing a little in the ear where the surgery was done 3 years ago. So think I will call them for a early appt and get it checked.
I just spoke to friend on my Ipad in England, she says now in London and other cities ,people are Marching etc for what is happening here in the US by the rioters. I don't understand why but she says that people are like us, so tired of the shut down and want thing to do. she has not been out for 7 weeks.
Now take care.
Haven't written much because days are pretty much the same. They are taking good care of us, and we had our Covid test yesterday. It was the swabs up the nose - not the most comfortable thing I've had done, but not the worst either. Don't know when we'll get the results.
The new baby (Henry) is really a cutie. There are photos on Facebook. Jeanne, you commented on how young his mother looked - she's only 21-22. But then I was a "child" of 20 when I had my first child (and only 25 when I had the last one). My daughters were all older than that when they had their first ones.
It's going to be hot and dry for most of the upcoming week - no chance of rain until the end of the week, but temps in the low 90s. Seems like we almost skipped over Spring.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Like the rest of you, I've given up on the TV and all the riots. So many blacks marching for the black man who was killed and then they turn around and shoot other black men. So stupid. Whites are there with them, but don't think they are being as violent, but maybe so.
We went to Pineville to pick out a new LazyBoy chair for me. Cost way too much and will take 6-8 weeks to get here. Then stopped and picked up the mail at the main bldg and some books from their library. I had exhausted my supply. No other news here or plans for tomorow, so may catch up on a few other things I need to do.
Jeanne, I'm so glad you stayed home! Jane, I'm sorry you are in such pain. I can relate.
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
I have done very little today...one load of light colored clothes and otherwise, I read away the day with the TV off until the local news at 5:00 and Lester Holt will be on now.
jane
I was doing so good for past 2 months but now that all this mess is going on and at the moment half out town is roped off for the riots i am really on a downer. Hope it gets cleared off soon. I hope also that they do make a example of the police man who set this off. He knew the man he killed as they had worked together.
Going to be close to 90 deg here for the rest of the week. Will take my laundry which I have a lot off to the place tomorrow and maybe the store for a few things and then in for the rest of the day. Think will write a lot of Snail mail letters overseas. I did talk to a friend on Ipad today for a hour. She has not been out the house for 7 weeks. They do seem to be listening to the Scientist more over there although it is still bad.
Time to watch Carson. He hAs people on showing them in the 60-70 shows. Some of them sure have aged
Good morning, Jeanne and whoever else is looking in today. I've been waiting for the new cleaning ladies (from a Molly Maids franchise) for more than an hour. I hope they get here soon and will do a good job. Tim had called Molly Maids and told them I'm ready for a cleaning--so I do hope they get here soon. I want to walk down the hill and back before it gets too hot.
Not much else going on here today. I plan to read a lot and other than my walk down and back, I plan to stay inside.
I hope every Buddy is feeling well this morning. It's tough to be inside without anyone to talk to.
Have a nice day, every Buddy.
Sue
I will tell you that the looting and fires were started The by the White Supremacists. Who dressed all in black with their faces covered. They wanted people to think they were black and some were trying to pass themselves off as Antifa when in reality the were the Proud Boys White Supremacist group. The peaceful protesters at the park across from the white House were pepper sprayed, tear gassed and shot with rubber bullets all in the name of protecting the president. And he said " I'm for the peaceful protestor" I think not.He is only for himself and wants to look tough when he just a bully.
I have no tolerance for Bullies or people who talk violent and incite others to violence. Racism is rampant in the country and I just can't understand or tolerate that kind of people thinking they are better than others.In my family there is a grand daughter that is Bi-racial, my children are all latino american/nativamerican,(Not much of the NA. But all are half Mexican. well educated with good paying jobs.
Marilyn...the national News is saying what you did above...it's the White Supremacists...same radicals from Charlottesville...who are masquerading as other groups. I hope they can arrest them all and expose them for what they are. Apparently another similar group is putting up the extreme Facebook posts under the Antifa banner, but it's not...
Jeanne....Stay in and stay safe. I agree....that cop and his "cop buddies" there are all guilty...and his record seems to reflect that too.
I'm so angry at those who want a "civil war" ....
It's in the 90s here and so humid. I went out to the grocery and then to WalMart for the things I can't get at the grocery. Very few masks in evidence...mostly us old people...and one woman I know who's in chemo for the 3rd time...but the younger people....nah...they can't be bothered. That ticked me off, too.
jane
Wow...the temps really climbed here today...
I've gotten nothing done except read and do some computer bookkeeping catch up.
We've had another virus case...and our first death.
Stay safe, cool, and healthy.
Jane
Goy up to 94 today. I had quire a lot of running to do but was through by 1pm. Took my main laundry. Not picked it up yet.
Took all my rug a put them in the big washer. Then ran to bank who had one door open for service inside.i needed to take from checking into money market as they say naver to keep a lot of money in as debit accounts can be easy right nowt get into ,been few months since I did that.
Back to put rugs in dryer. They did not fully dry so just brought home put outside for awhile. They all dry now. Then went to Aldi got most of what I wanted.
Found that my wifi had stopped working and could not get on iPad. Called Comcast and 2 people worked on it .sitill not working so they put me over t another person but it put me on hold.KEPT THE PHONE open a hour and the never came back. Later tried it and it was up again. Still slow. They said that on June 6 our service will be down for them to do a lot of repairs to their cables.
4 more days of 90 s. After getting laundry in the morning I think that wIll be it forme.
Can't go to north of town as still problems?. Last night 6 homes and shops burned down. Some 29 people in court today but some outfit from out of town going to stand bail for them.
Time to maybe read.
Jeanne...sorry to hear of all the problems in C-U. I saw on the news there were problems in the cities near me, too, so I'm staying put, too.
I hope it's cooler tomorrow. I don't do well in these mid 90s with high humidity.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
Good morning, Jane and Jeanne and any other early birds looking in. I've had breakfast and cleaned up my kitchen, but I need to get dressed and out for my morning walk down hill and back up. So far there have been no riots or marches here in Auburn. I'm hoping that stays quiet and no bullies out causing mischief. We do have lots of the virus here, but so far I've managed to stay away from anyone who might be infected.
I hope every Buddy looking in is feeling well and that you have a nice day. Take care and like many of us, try to stay away from anyone who might have the virus.
Sue
And another July like day here...hot and humid. I did get out about 8:00 and got a bit of a walk in...and chatted with a knitting friend who lives down the street from me. Nobody else out, but I knew if I didn't get going that early, it wouldn't happen.
Storms last night woke me up a few times with lightning and thunder.
Patricia is driving down tomorrow after work to spend a couple days with me and then home on Sunday.
I should get busy on my closets...get winter stuff moved out, but I have no energy to do that.
Take care, stay safe and healthy!
Jane
Good morning Buddies....not much going on in my little world...just checking in.....sad about all the rioting....just watch local news...mainly for weather...I did walk this morning...others on the track..but not near me....Hi to all reading...I pray for a better tomorrow.....be safe
Sue. When I use to go down to your area and Louisiana I always noticed that there did not seem to be the same race problems that we have up here in the NOrth. I think that all this burning, stealing throwing rocks would be handled much better down there.
Up to 89 again today. My Wi fi seems to be working O.K but now the Internet on the desktop is fine also but the TV is shut down. So must be a cable problem needing fixing. Hope not down until the 6th. when they say they are going to work on it. I though just this one channel but tried them all and same message. Available shortly.. After the phone yesterday to them leaving me hanging 2 hours I don't believe that.
Today I think in for the day. Like you Jane I think I will try and get all the winter stuff either ready to take to Salt and Light or put into the back bedroom closet. So bad on tossing things.
Hi Gals. Was down with another UTI yesterday. Had to drive 10 miles to a Minute Clinic for treatment. I've got to get a new primary doctor.
I'm inside all day today. Feeling much better and working on the computer, but email not working. I've got to take my cell and my computer in to Best Buy to be fixed.
The remote Geek from BB said it was a person who hacked in, not a virus and wants me to use a sonic wall. I got some bad vibes and wouldn't sign up for it.
John has learned to play bridge online with a friend, but still isn't too skilled at it. He went for a haircut in Waxhaw, near where we lived before and still isn't back. I'm worried about him.
The riots are terrible and I won't watch much of them. What the police did to Floyd was inexcusable. Jeanne, racism isn't all in the north. We've had protests and at least one black man killed here in Charlotte. Not everyone is racist certainly, but a lot of the older, long time southerners are. Our most recent protests have been non-violent, thank heavens. Only the first night was bad.
Jane, glad Patricia is coming down. I'm sure you're ready to have someone to talk to.
Jeanne, be careful and only do what you must and away from riot areas.
Marilyn, I hadn't heard that about whites dressed as blacks and rioting, but I'm not surprised. We all need to pray for the USA and for an end to the virus.
Hi Darlene. Hot here too, but I don't walk very far, just far enough to take Bunny out.
So glad we are no longer getting 2 meals a day from the center. I'm back down in weight to where I was when I got here.
Take care, everyone and stay safe. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in today. I've read the paper, cleaned up the kitchen, and am dressed for walking outside. It's going to be a scorcher here in Auburn today. I'm not sure, but think Tim is coming over sometime this morning. If I'm out walking, he'll see me and hopefully when I'm on my way home!
It's already very warm here this morning. Last night before I went to bed I saw the local news anchors telling about today and the rest of the week being very HOT! I don't mind the heat and will try to get my morning walk done shortly.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and you are all enjoying your day.
Sue
Hi Gals, just a short note. I have an appt with my audiologist to check my hearing aids. I hope we can go to Best Buy also while we are out. Near 90 here today again.
Sharon
Morning, Gals!
Like at Sue and Sharon's, it's going to be another scorcher today. But with more chance of rain showers. That's okay, though, I won't be going anywhere anyway.
Early morning not particularly good today. I woke up about 4:30, with my back really killing me. I managed to get my morning dressing routine done (brushing teeth, pills, etc.), and then go to the chair. I managed to get in about another hour of sleep before they brought breakfast around at 7:15.
Still not great, but at least manageable. Rumors are that we'll be having a "soft, phased" return to "life", starting with getting meals in the dining room again. That'll be great!
Marilyn, is Cannon Beach where y'all have gone in the summer? There was an article in our paper that it was completely shut down for some period of time. If so, it looks like you wouldn't be able to go anyway.
Hugs to all the Buddies. Stay cool!
What a storm and lightning we had last night. It is back up to 90 again nothing went right for me today and so just going stitch another do a thing.
Sharon. Not being personal. But you seem to get that problem often. I did years ago. Not had for least 30. Mine was things I was doing so made changes. Gave up using a tub bath daily. Now showered.i found that problem. When in UK my aunt did not have a shower. 2daysin a bath and back it came. Dr. There filled me in. So many soaps I was using. Loved a good smelling one. Have to use only without perfume in. Same with feminine powder. No die in any underwear have to use special detergent in laundry for skin. Lot other things which is easy to follow. So now no problems 30 years.
powders
Mary. 7:30 for breakfast. I could never do that if I was expected to be civil.
I can't get all dressed up that soon. I have noticed that in the Senior living that they all dress so nice so early. after this eating their rooms so long maybe change that. You will be going done in robes.
I am gong to stop spell checking until this mess is over. iPads just want to change what we type all the time.
Jeanne, I've been tempted to stay in my PJs all day. But I know it's a bad habit to get into. And I'm not thrilled about the "late" breakfast, but I've learned to deal with it. I could go do the dining room and get my own coffee - any time of the day, but I just don't. :)
No Mary we dont go to Cannon beach or any other beach we go to sunriver up in the high desert.
Thanks for reminding me, Marilyn.
Where is everybody? Just staying in out of the heat - and hoping for no other weather to go with it, I guess. That's certainly the case here. But we have heard talk that we're going to go back into the dining room for meals before too much longer. I hope so. And EVERYBODY is ready to be able to get her hair done.
Think I will wait a couple more week before I go and get a hair cut. I have been trimming my own and doesn't look to bad. See how things going after so many people not sticking to the rules.
My April ENT appt. was cancelled months ago. I called and made another going forward now as far as Dec. 1st. It got cancelled today. I think that the health places know a lot more than we are told. Going to have to find someplace as my left ear. One were operation was, is giving me some problems. Not bad but needs checking.
still can't get back to reading for longer that half hour. Before this if the book good I would sit and read it all day.
Wish ours would put the bins outside again. I have over 20 books here. Also I miss having their copy machines as I don't have a scanner anymore and time for Car licenses etc want paying and they just sent a open card not one in a return envelope. They want all done on line but mine needs me to take the road test. Need it in April. Our stickers went up to $159 this year. Its due June 30th.
So hot still. Need to go to store as I am out of Ginger Ale and 7 up. Means I have to get dressed. Would get arrested if I went with what I have on right now....
Hi Gals, It's about 1 AM and I'm still not asleep. I dozed on the couch for a while so when I woke up, I went to bed about 10:30. Grrr.
I did 2 loads of laundry this afternoon and took a walk with John & Bunny to a nearby lake. It's probably 3 blocks. I was tired when I got bacck. Bunny loved all the smells and exploring though.
Mary, I don't think we will get back in th dining room or salon for at least a month. I'm glad I was able to get a hair cut last week when we closed on our house. I had cut it a lot too, but it didn't look very good.
Melanie finally sold their house yesterday after about 3 yrs. It is so big and beautiful, it was a shame it awas on the market so long. They will be full-time FL residents after they move.
No other news here. Sharon
Hi, Buddies! It's good to get back and catch up with everyBuddie. Patricia and I had a lovely visit and she's on the road to Mpls to proctor an exam for the daughter of the chiro whose office burned to the ground and then she's going on home to Wi. It was a no fuss visit and most enjoyable. Now, I'm enjoying the quiet again.
I did walk this morning, but not the full mile...it was getting too warm, even though I had water with me.
This next week starts out very hot and humid and t'storms on the forecast.
Take care of yourselves, and stay safe and healthy!!
jane
I sure wish I could get some "Up and go" I have need to go to drug store for 3 days. I think this hot 90s is here to stay. What I wear in the house is so cool and to go out would have to wear something with more of a cover up. I will just put on a straw hat and a short dress from Mexico and to heck with it. I see some in short shorts and halters right now.Not all of them that young.
Sharon. Now are many at the Villa's going out a lot? That is good that your place stands more alone.
Has you daughter already purchased her home in Florida. Should be a good time to buy..
My grandson just bought a beautiful one in Manhattan, Kansas where he is now with the University. Thing is his one In Springfield. Mo not yet getting a bite. it is in The University area also and with it closed at the moment it may take time.
Hi Buddies...I'm inside under air conditioner...wow nearly 100 today and Monday and Tuesday hotter....I have appt Tuesday for hair cut..first in almost 5 months due to corona....I'm tempted to cut it short...its down to my shoulders..been wearing it up but giving me a headache....Marlyin..do you regret cutting yours short..I think most of you wear it short...I'm still having church on line...not sure when I will go back...Jeanne my BP is doing real good on the med I'm taking now...Sharon hope you get to go to dining room soon...Mary and Sue how are y'all....Jane..glad you had company over weekend....I sure enjoy mine when they come...real lonely at times....Hi to all and take care..Darlene
Mary We did got up the coast to Proposal Rock for a weekend north of Lincoln city, and once to Newport but didn't go to the beach. We live within 12 miles of most of the beaches on the ocean and ½ block from the bay.
Darlene, I do love my short hair but have decided to let it grow for a year and see how long it gets during that time, Then I may decide to either let it grow or cut it off.
I did go to my doctor on Thursday, i may have already mentioned this, my triglycerides are up so I have to watch what I eat for the next 6 months to see if they will go back down. She told me it could have been the wine, and the hard boiled eggs I ate daily. So this morning I had two scrambled egg whites turkey bacon and toast with vegetable oil margarine (Yuck). When I placed my grocery order with Instacart yesterday I ordered that large tub of margarine thinking it was a small tub and not vegetable oil but olive oil.
We are not going to Sunriver this year, maybe next year or someplace else next year. It depends on how far I have to drive on the freeway. I do not like the freeway, too many trucks and crazy drivers. I prefer the coast road and the country roads or the road going over the passes to the high desert. We will be going up the coast later this summer to Yachats with my friend Jo and her dog to a place right next to the beach. I do love the ocean.
We started back to church last Sunday but only for a short worship service , no classes yet . Pews are sectioned off with ribbon , so every other row is ribboned off . We have communion every Sunday & have it prepackaged . Its a small plastic cup with the juice on the bottom capped off with a wafer on the top . Norm finally shaved off his beard as he was going to the dentist . I have my hubby back !!
Finally tomorrow I'm going to Walmart for the first time since March . I have been grocery shopping here in town at our only regular sized grocery store . There is another grocery store but it is more of a gourmet store . I haven't been shopping at Walmart to avoid the crowd because of the virus . Norm wanted to go along but I told him I really needed to go by myself ! Then I told him I wanted to look for bras ! That did it ! The coffee maker went out , so I will be getting a new one . It only lasted a year ! I won't be buying that brand again ! The weather is suppose to turn hot later this week so I won't be going out .
Hi Gals. Darlene, 100 is way too hot for me, but I'm inside most of the time anyway. Glad your BP is controlled now.
Jane, I'm glad you had company this weekend and enjoyed it. Is Patricia your niece? I forget.
Alpiner, I am still watching our church service on line. They think it will be the first of July for open service and it will be held in the Fellowship Hall where they can space the chairs out more. I wish they would keep the on-line service too as the church is too far for us to drive now. Eventually will find a new one here.
Mary, nothing much going on here. Melanie has a smaller house in Citrus Grove (near Tampa), that they will move to from Indy, but yesterday, a larger house they had looked at a couple times went up for auction. They texted a low ball offer and got it! What a way to buy a house! She's had her son, his friend, a friend of hers and her daughter all over picking at the stuff they don't want to take--including an upright Sears freezer we bought in 1973 and later gave to them. Can't believe it is still working.
Marilyn, I'm not much of a beach person. I don't like to swim. When we were in HH, we only went to the beach when we had company.
Sue, hope you are okay. You usually have posted by now.
Stay healthy and safe everyone. Sharon
Ginny Jacobs passed away. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/limaohio/obituary.aspx?n=virginia-jacobs&pid=195436319&fhid=27801 (https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/limaohio/obituary.aspx?n=virginia-jacobs&pid=195436319&fhid=27801)
Thanks for posting that, Marilyn. Ginny was a nice lady, and her last few years were not easy ones.
Alphiner
Now Walgreens just up the street from me. Not big on buying groceries there but do find some things only they have,
My tip is. Try to go befor 9:30 10am and the place is quiet. They do a good job on sanitizing and all workers wore masks.
I have such a hard time wearing them so try to get back home in a hour. Nerves were cut on left side of my face and back ear and so the lestic presses against it. I try to make it loose but then it slides down. I had to use a Chinese girl at the bank and with hers on and her broken English was hard. Had to talk so loud that most at the side of me could hear. I was writing numbers on a piece of paper
That obit is not our GinnyAnn. Her last name is not spelled that way, and she didn't live in Lima. Her husband's name isn't Ronald, and she didn't have the children listed in that obit.
It got to the 90s today @nd tomorrow we're to get the rain from tropical storm Christobel. It's very unusual for that to happen this far north.
Patricia is the wife of Ray's nephew and we have always been very close to them...the children of our heart. It was a great visit.
Take care and stay safe,
Jane
On the way home today I stopped at the grocery store here in town to pick up items I couldn't find at Walmart . As I was pushing a cart to the end of an aisle my cart hit a display at the end of the aisle , stuff was flying off the shelf ! A black man was passing by & he told me he would pick up the items for me ! I thanked him & told him he saved my back . That was so nice of him to help me !
Alpiner...lots of good people out there...I'm glad one helped you immediately.
Hot and going to be very wet day here. I'll be dry and cool inside. ::)
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
Jane, I'm glad you remembered the details on Ginny. I was startled because she friended me recently, but I never saw any posts. She has had a hard life the past few years and I missed her posting.
Marilyn, it was good of you to post it, even if it turned out to be wrong.
I'm glad I got some books last week at the center, otherwise, I'd be going crazy. Very hot here too and supposed to have rain for 3 days.
John keeps himself busy by reading or playing bridge on line or doing suduko.
I always seem to have something to do around the house + reading or TV in the evening. Most of my favorite shows aren't on now, but Hallmark & HGTV continue.
I wonder where Sue is. She always posts daily.
Darlene, I have never liked long hair and kept it short most of my adult life. I think it makes one look younger too.
Not much going on here. Stay safe, everyone. Sharon
Sharon...it sounds as if you and John are settling in nicely. Are they still bringing you your meals, or can you go to a dining room?
Sue...we miss you!
Darlene...stay cool and safe...
Mary...sounds as if heat and rain finding you, too.
Jeanne and Alpiner...stay cool and safe.
Marilyn...you're probably the only one without high temps...so hope the rains don't bother your walks, too much.
Another day or so of very hot and end of Cristobel....only second time in a gazillion years that a tropical storm tail reached all the way up here. So, I got myself out and did a short walk and then home and showered and in a cool long dress for the rest of the day.
Jane, they still deliver our dinners and we do our own brkfsts & lunches.The dining room is still closed. I did go down and pick up the mail though. And ordered some checks with our new address on them.Nothing else going on. Sharon
Jane I kind of thought that wasn't our Ginnyann, She had ytwo sons I believe that one was a Doctor. However I was asked to [ost that by Judy, ( Pat's sister)
Darn it. I just wrote a long one and it came up showing someone was posting one at the same time. Then it just started the screen up and down and it vanished. Not in the mood now to do over. Will do tomorrow.
Today is our 59th anniversary!! Can't believe it's been that long. Can't celebrate though because we are still locked down. Sharon
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, SHARON AND JOHN!
Marilyn...you are right...Their children were Doug, who passed away as us old timers will remember, and John, the doctor. I don't know why Judy would think that was our GinnyAnn. Oh, well.
Rain, rain, rain and 30 degrees cooler than yesterday! That feels wonderful.
Our restrictions have been lowered again, I guess, and I'm waiting for tomorrow to get our for groceries. I don't like driving in thunderstorms.
Sue, Darlene, and Maryz...I hope all is ok with you.
jane
Happy 59th Anniversary..Sharon and John...awesome..it is about 20 degrees cooler today...so thankful..It was nice walking this morning...I wonder where Sue is...mabey she posted and I didn't see I..went shopping for supplies/groceries yesterday...mask on and prayer of protection..I along with others..was so sorry of the man killed by the cop...but3 services is a little much..our country is going the wrong way...my opinion of course...God help us all...Hi to Jeanne...Mary...joy..Jane and all reading.....stay healthy and safe
Happy Anniversary, Sharon & John!! We were just shy of our 60th.
jane and Darlene, glad you've gotten some cooler weather.
alpiner, glad you got to the store.
Jeanne, you were out, too.
Sue hasn't posted in several days - hope she's okay.
Marilyn, thanks anyway for your posting. I wonder what has happened to our Ginny.
Jeanne, take it easy. I hope you got some cooler temps, too.
I got out this morning. I had an initial appointment with an optometrist (set up by my doc in Chattanooga). The folks here said it was okay for Margaret to take me. All was okay with my eyes - fortunately. The folks in the office were very careful. Didn't let us in the office until we had had our temps taken and we had answered several questions. Everybody in the office, including the doc, was wearing a mask. I gather while I was gone, the staff had a meeting and we're supposed to start easing back on restrictions beginning next Monday. It will be interesting.
Hi Gals, we did absolutely nothing to celebrate our anniversary, but thanks for the good wishes. We did go over and get the mail and some more books.
I'm glad everyone is able to get out a little now. John took a walk this am and took some pictures with his regular camera to show the kids. We need to go to the grocery again. I'm out of lunch stuff.
I'm really beginning to get worried about Sue. Maybe her computer is down again, but Tim is usually good about fixing it.
All of you going out and about, be careful and stay safe. Sharon
Ah...Blessed Sunshine as my sister-in-law always says! After all the rain, it's glorious to have dry and sunny. I got out for a walk this morning and got a mile in.
Then I put the tags on my cars, so I'm legal for another year. Sure are pricey here...over $400 for each one.
I then got out to WalMart and got my shopping done for the weekend and into next week. I wore a mask and maybe 1/4 of the people did. The clerks all had masks on, too.
I've sent an email to Tim to check on Sue for all of us.
My one kitchen cupboard that has some food stuff in it needed a rearranging, so I got that finished so I can see what's in there.
Have a good, restful, healthy Thursday,
jane
I am enjoying the last few days also. Had some storms and heavy winds but late in the day so that is making it about 78 deg. Nice enough to go out a little.
As we can drop our books now at the back door of Library I will take 2 bags back later today. had 23 taking up room in my bedroom. Still no going into the library.
I have still not gotten the one phone working . Spent hours trying to get ahold of Tracfone. Got no place with trying. Just telling how to push this then that. It is their most latest one. I have over 2500 min. on it and now will have to put more on if want to keep. I got it for just keeping intouch with family and friends in UK and Canada. Says it could be done but It won't. They have said would make a call back to me twice but never have. I would take it to Best Buys if they had tachs available but still a few riots over in that part of city. These people just out to make any kind of trouble just to have something to do. Been another 3 shootings in the last 24 hours. I am not venturing far away from home.
Now I was thinking that Sue was going to have a visitor for a few days. Could be wrong. Maybe Jane you will get a answer. Strange though. If she was Ill she would have her son let us know. I know they had some bad storms down there. Just hope no damage to her home.
Our weather was great today, I'm told (haven't been out myself). It was more like our "normal" early summer weather. It was awful yesterday - hot and so humid it was like trying to breathe underwater.
Everybody in the facility - staff and residents - got tested for coronavirus about 10 days ago. We finally got results back and everyone had a negative test. Nice to get some good news.
I hope jane hears back from Sue's son.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
This dang reply box is bouncing me around again.
Tim is going to check his Mom's computer.
Nice sunny day here, and I get a haircut this afternoon. Nothing else going on here.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
This is Tim. Mom's computer should be working again.
Thanks, Tim and jane. Sue is special to all of us.
Nothing going on around here. I'm SO jealous of y'all who can get haircuts. Mine hasn't been this long in maybe 40 years. I know it still seems short to most people, but it's driving me nuts! We're still planning to go to the beach in midJuly, and I'm hoping one of the gals can cut it for me there. At this point, I'll take almost anything. ;D
Mary..I would be nuts, too, waiting for a haircut. I hope you. I hope you can get one soon.
I'm trying a new bird feeder...I'm tired of the squirrels jumping up over the baffle!
Jane
Sharon...were you the one who tried Voltaren cream for knee pain? I saw it now at WalMart, but I think it used to be prescription...IF my memory is right?
Haircut done, and I stopped at a sort of new pub for a crispy chicken salad. Very good and I brought home enough for supper. Win-win.
Jane
jane, good luck with the squirrels. I HATE the little @@#$%^s! John had a system that worked to keep all but the most athletic and agile off the feeders. Margaret put a coating of Vaseline on the pole, and that worked for a while. So it'll work, if you apply it regularly.
There has to be something that you could wrap around the pole. You would be putting vasoline on every day. hot weather would melt it fast. See if hardware has some of that mesh wire and wrap the pole in it. screen wire would work also. their nails would stick in that so couldn't climb
I was out today. Got all those books back to library. Did some card buying for Grads. one birthday. Got so hot that I had to just come home.
Will go to drug store about 7 tonight. Be cooler.
I went by the court house and about 30 people still standing there waving their poles. No idea what for. Something to do I suppose. I for one has gotten tired of the whole thing. Its gotten out of hand. Taken over television. I
don't understand why smashing all the monuments. Kids know little about history now to start with. After this there will not be any.
They are now bringing up what was done to the American Indians years and years ago. Soon it will be the Mexican War and they will be tearing down the Alamo. Gone with the wind not to be ever shown again. Crazy....
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I'm dressed for my morning walk and will do that shortly. I am going 3 blocks down hill and 3 blocks back up. Going down is easy, but coming back up usually means some puffing and panting on the way back up.
It's cooler here in Auburn this morning. I am hoping it will stay cool while I'm walking and then I plan to stay inside the rest of the day unless it is warm enough to do a little yard work.
I hope Every Buddy is OK and that all of you Buddies have a nice day. Take care and if it gets too hot, perhaps you can walk later in the afternoon.
Sue
Jane. I am about to try and wipe of S and F and re-enter again. So much trouble with it for awhile. Will not hold a screen. Will not go to New but opens up far back so have to keep trying to hold the scroll steady
After giving a reply then I have to use the top corner arrow in order to go to the next forum I need to read. Also if someone is typing something in and i clik to send my it comes up for me to resend and sometimes it just vanishes.
Glad you are back Sue and it was just your computer. That is quite a walk for you today. It just gets to hot right now for me. The mask wearing beginning to get worse. Had to wear it yesterday both in the store and another place and on and off outside. I get little sick if in the heat. LOts more people not putting them on now.
Saturday Noon Greetings!
Sue...good to see you...you're so consistent with your walk. I wish I was.
Jeanne...good to be aware of your surroundings when so much going on.
Mary...the &^%$ squirrels JUMP up on the feeder...and skip trying to go up the pole ...just leap from, I think, the concrete birdbath. I'll have to get my nephew to move that sucker so the little devils can't do the flying squirrel routine!!
I need to go out to Farm FLeet for some more sunflower hearts, but the flower shop called and they have a delivery for me, so I'll wait for that. I suspect it's the niece and nephew with an arrangement for Ray's birthday tomorrow.
It's wonderfully cool here this morning that I needed a light wind breaker when I started my walk to town and back. By the end, the jacket was wrapped around my middle.
I also moved my potted geraniums in the back. Something got into one and broke off the new buds.
Nothing else new or exciting here.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals, Sorry I've been AWOL for a couple days. Don't know why exactly. We went to the grocery yesterday and got stuff for brkfs and lunches. Also got a rack of ribs pre-cooked that I heated up for dinner. Institutional food gets boring. They only fix lunch on Sunday, so I put a turkey breast in the crock pot to cook. Had brought it from our other house. We didn't get it used up. I'll add some noodles and prepared mashed potatoes for dinner. That's the most cooking I've done since we moved.
Brian is coming 6/25 to get all the stuff out of storage that we put there for him and Jonathan. It will be good to see him. I'm not sure if Brookdale will let him in though. If not, we'll meet him somewhere.
I've spent a lot of time reading this week. Read one Sidney Sheldon book. I thought I had read all of his long ago, but didn't remember it.
Sue, glad you're back with us. Tell Tim thank you.
Jane, glad you're cooler now. Bet a squirrel tried to bury something in your geranium pot. We had trouble with them getting into bird food about 6 ft high on the window, so John has moved it another 2 feet. We're also adding cayenne to the seed. Birds don't mind it, but animals do.
Mary, hope you aren't as bored as I am.
Hi to all, Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. Tim called me about 30 minutes ago to check on me. We had a nice talk and I was glad to hear from him. I had wanted to go outside for my morning walk, but haven't made it yet! So I'll be outside walking shortly. I must remember to take my face mask that Tim made some time ago and will wear that, too. So far I've been able to walk down hill and up without anyone else walking at the same time I'm walking. However there is a man who walks the same time, but always goes to the other side of our street when he catches up with me.
Not much else going on here today. I'm ready to get outside and walk down hill and back. Going down is easy, but coming back up requires my attention!
I hope every Buddy is feeling well this morning and that you have a great day!
Sue
Good to see Sharon and Sue here since I was here last.
Today is a hard day for me...Ray's 85th birthday. My sister called to see how I was doing and I called Ray's sister who thought tomorrow was the 14th.
I'm trying to follow Sue's example and walk everyday, and I did today as it was quite pleasantly mild out. So, I walked this morning to town and on down to the river to see if anybody was kayaking but nobody out this morning.
Next week it's supposed to be hot and humid.... ugh!
jane
Lots of hugs, jane. As too many of us know, we miss them every day.
Sue, it's good to see you back. Thanks to Tim for checking on your computer and keeping up with you.
Sharon, we're finally getting back to the dining room, sort of, tomorrow. It's be only for lunch and supper (still breakfast in our apartments), and only one person to a table.
Today was VERY special! Jesse and Darby brought Henry by to visit. :smitten: It was only through the windows, but exceptional in any case. He looks much older than just a bit more than three weeks. They'll be going to the beach with us in about a month, so we'll all get to hold him then. For those of you on FB, Jesse posted a picture I took for me, and it's on my timeline.
Mary...hurrah on seeing Baby and getting back to dining room...even if only one to a table. I know you're looking forward to the beach next month.
It was nice to have a few days of moderate temps and give ac a break. I did my laundry last night before we are back to 90s this week.
Have a safe and healthy Monday,
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while, fixed and ate oatmeal, dressed for outside and walked down the hill (3 blocks long) and back. One of my neighbors who is mid 90's was sitting out on her shady driveway with her "helper". So I stopped to talk with her. She's the big bridge player here in town--and often plays more than twice a day. And she wins most of the time!
My plan for the rest of the day is to stay inside now. It's already a scorcher outside! I have a number of books to read. Bill and Dawn have been sending me Naval novels and I now have about 15 ready to read.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy---and stay inside if it's terribly hot where you live.
Sue
I just got back from Walmarts. More than usual in for 10:30am. Most seem to have mask on as most people where older. The young seem to be the ones not wanting to wear. They are stopping some at the door but seem pretty lax about it.
So far it is 75 deg.
Now I for one am not a hugger. Never have been only maybe when children small. Never really saw it done until I came to the US and still don't when I go back. Seems here people hug people that the don't even know but just meeting. Also never care to shake hands either. Glad to hear that will go. Give me a awful feeling when Dr. come in room for appt. and stick out the hands. Never know what he was doing prior or if he washed after last patient. I know they dont because I have seen them come right out of one room into another. So I guess I am one that doesn't care to be touched that much other than close family.
Keith and I went to Walmart yesterday morning. Not many peoplemthere at the time we went. We watched a couple of movies on Netflis and Amazon and just hung out together for the most part. We haven't done that in quite a while as I spend a lot of time on my computer. I also made up my own recipe for a light cheesecake. It turned out real good.
Today I went out with my friend from up the street to look for her lost dog. The dog was found and taen to the Vet where here tags were from. Anpther friend's dog passed away around 2 am today. Oh gosh that makes me so sad.
Well it is time for me to feed the animals and shut down this computer for the day.
Good morning, Every Buddy! I'm up and dressed and ready to go outside for my morning walk. Tim just called to tell me that the Molly Maids will be here this morning, so I'm putting a tag on my door so they can come in and get started if they get here early.
I hope every Buddy is feeling well today and has good weather for going outside. I don't mind staying inside (some!) but do like to be outside when it is sunny.
Have a nice day Every Buddy and enjoy!
Sue
Good to see Jeanne, Marilyn, and Sue here this morning. It's sunny and to get quite warm today. I did follow Sue's pattern and did a walk yesterday, including by the park that's now open for the kids.
Several were on the swings and it was good to hear their chatter and laughter.
The pool was open, too, for swim lessons, and I could see little people walking...well...running ;D ...around the edge. I think the pool opens for all in the next few weeks.
Today I have the dreaded 6 month checkup and cleaning at the dentist. I HATE going, but it needs to be done. I don't want to lose any teeth, though my mouth is full of crowns.
I did get a bit of motivation to clean up my one upstairs bedroom that's more storage than anything...and have 4 bags to go to Goodwill. They're loaded into the car, and I think I'll take them over to the closest location....15 miles west...later this week.
Take care of YOURSELF, stay safe and healthy,
jane
I hate sharing a den. John's always in here, half the time listening to Fox News--Yuck.
It's raining and supposed to all day. No walk today. I was up to 3 AM again last night/morning.
Jane, yes, I said I used Voltaren Gel and need to get some more since it is now OTC. I called in 2 RX's and they had neither. One will be ready today. The other Friday. I really need the one today but can wait on the other. I send you HUGS for the sadness and memories you are experiencing on Ray's birthday. It must be very hard for all of you who are widowed.
I found where a NC DMV is, so when we go to the dentist Thurs (Yep, us too), we'll go and try to get our new driver's license, voter's registration, & new plates. Wish us luck on getting it all done. I got my voter's registration when I changed my PO address.
No other news here. Jeanne, I'm a hugger as are most people here in the south, so it's a change for me.
Marilyn, glad you and Keith got to spend some time together.
Mary, how wonderful to see the baby! And the family beach outing too! Lucky! It would be nice to eat in the dining room even if it is 1 to a table.
Sue, how nice to have the Molly Maids again. We are supposed to have an hour of cleaning tomorrow and hopefully someone to come in and mop the tile. It needs it.
Hi to everyone else I didn't mention. Stay safe and healthy. Sharon
Good Wednesday morning, Beautiful Buddies!
Sharon...hope your dentist visit is a good one.
Darlene...everything ok in TX?
Sue and Mary..you are so wise to stay careful...all you gals in the South have the virus spiking.
Jeanne....we're getting very hot here today and tomorrow...I assume you are, too.
Alpiner...are those fires in S. Calif near you?
I survived the dentist yesterday...my new guy...former one retired after we'd "been together" for 35 years...I first saw him the first or second week he opened a practice here in town. New young guy is very kind and great chairside personality. He's also gentle, which I appreciate. I do have one small cavity at the base of a crown, but he says he can do it with the laser and save the crown. Happy $$$ about that!And appt is next week.
I did some more cleaning of my "spare" room...put things away in open shelves since cleaning out most of Ray's clothing and went through my yarn stash to donate yarns I know I won't use.
My one tv has gone wonky, so I called them and got part way through the automated helper until she insisted I see a "display" on my cable box. Nope, mine doesn't have a display, so I pushed 0 on the off chance that would get me off the automated...and a real person answered and solved my problem quickly. HURRAH!!
I think I'll add this last bag of donations and head over to the Good Will after a bit and drop these all off.
Take care and stay healthy.
jane
I've tried twice now to add to the post above, and it simply won't save it.
I was surprised at my dentist when the "pay here" lady said they'd give a 5% discount for paying in full by check or a 3% for paying in full by credit card! The last time I was there, it sounded as if they'd add a surcharge possibly for using a credit card. Guess they figure getting the money at once is better than bits and pieces...or maybe nothing. That works for me.
With the prices the dentist charge, I can imagine the size of a bill for a family. Whewee.
jane
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Good morning, Jane and Darlene and whoever else is looking in this morning. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen and am planning a walk down the hill soon. I enjoy going down the hill, but am not fond of walking back up! It's three long blocks all uphill and not much fun.
I don't think Tim and Kris will be over here this morning. I don't need them to go to the grocery store for anything and I'm sure they have other things going on.
I had a phone call from my friend in South Carolina. She and her hubby were here about a month ago while they were traveling nearby. Colleen and I have been friends since our Navy days. Her first hubby died from a heart attack while playing baseball. She has since remarried and they visited me about a month ago when they had been traveling nearby.
Not much else going on here today. I'm going outside for my morning walk downhill (about 3 long blocks) and will try to find something else to do after that!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I really started out early today. Made a run to Aldi (just down the street) Was surprise only about 4 people in. they have. some of the small A/C in that go on your counter. Been waiting to see them. I just do not like a fan going in my bedroom. My reg. A/c always seems to make my joint in shoulder hurt if I sleep in it. Do have ceiling fans in all rooms. This little thing suppose to just cool 100 sq ft. and will go on low. So will see. I think I am in for the day now. Will be 88 deg soon.
Jane. I am now calling my spare bed room the dump room. Such a mess with bag sthat need to go to Salt and Light. All my rugs have been cleaned but not going to put down until carpets cleaned and house put back together. I just took a printer out to S and L the other night. They have big cartons to put things in all outside. I have to go through closets and get rid of more clothes. Just can't get in the mood.
Now did you buy a new TV. I still have that mobile phone that I can't get set up right. Good person at Target but not there right now. Best buys not open only on line. One lady at Walmarts says to come in and will see what she can do. I am still a little afraid about standing so close and talking . Cant get anywhere on line with the phone company. May end up just tossing it.
Time to make a good beef stew. Sound hot but that is what I feel I want. Had to pay $9.95 a lb for stew beef this morning. its Prime though so will just use half if it for now. Make enough for 2 meals. Made some broc. cream soup for lunch.
Maybe not be on tomorrow and so a little more.
Nothing to cheer us up happening today.
Made some broc. cream soup for lunch. I made that last night. usually have it with a slice of home made Pizza but I am out of that.
Son in Law came to town to do my yard yesterday. He does a great job but just has to get going back home. This time i made him sit for half hour on the porch with a big glass of ice water and half a pizza that I had from the day before. Got him sitting for 45 min. Amazing for him. He and daughter eat everything out or phone ordered. So anytime I can feed him home food I try to do it. He just does so much for anyone who wants something doing since he retired. Since my yard man passed this year he wants to come 35 miles to do mine. Will not take a no from me.
By the way on my yard man. He passed now 10 days ago. Going to be cremated and family told me it will be close to 5 months before it can be done. They are so backed up that hv. 3 cold truck containers running with bodies stored in them. Trucks that usual transport veg and stuff from Mexico. Hard to believe how things are. They say even longer in New York and Chicago. And people still will go around in crowds without a Mask on.
Hi Gals. We're off to the dentist at 1:00, then to find the DMV afterwards. We have to drive about 20 or more miles to go to the dentist, but since we usually only see her every 6 months, it's not too bad. She's really good and can even make a crown in the office while you wait!
The cleaning girl came this AM and got my baths and kitchen tile all mopped. They really needed it. We left all our mops behind because they said the cleaning girls had them.
Jeanne, I'm so glad your sil is doing your yard work. It's nice that you feed him too.
Jane, it sounds like you have gotten most of everything cleaned out to give to Goodwill and make space in your extra bedroom.
Sue, I have trouble with hills too. Have you thought about using a cane?
I think all of us are going looney with little human contact. I know I am.
I did drive down to the pharmacy yesterday, but I am still unsure of myself on directions. I am directionally handicapped and have no GPS. Eventually, I'll figure it out. I know the major roads, but not the smaller ones.
Jane, my pharmacy didn't have Voltaren Gel yet. Hope you have better luck.
Darlene, I hope it cools down for you soon. We've had 3 cool days, but it is warming up again and supposed to be 92 on Sunday
Have a good day. Sharon
Sharon...I saw the Voltaren gel at WalMart . I forgot to get it when I was there for a few groceries.
Jeanne...nice of sil to come over to help you.
Very hot and humid today...temp in mid 90s!
I did some more clearing out of my "spare" room....have another bag of clothes to donate, and I have some old electronic whatever to get rid of at a recycle thing. I did keep the shower chair, light aluminum walker and 4 wheel rollater walker we'd bought for Ray. I figure I'll need them at some point.
I went down to the Pub for lunch today....I like their crispy chicken salad...big enough I bring 1/2 home for another meal.
Stay cool, safe, and healthy,
Jane
Sorry, Gals, I've been bad about not writing. Maybe I'm just in the summer, pre-beach doldrums. Our trip is still on. Most of the grandkids won't be able to be there, so it sounds like we'll have a great big house, with not very many people, but it's still the beach. AND we'll have Jesse, Darby, and Henry (the new baby)!
I just got to see a photo of Henry's month-older cousin, Alden. He has a big, real smile on his face, and is SO cute. Margaret ("GrandMaggie"} is going to get to go to Atlanta tomorrow to see him for the first time. She's really excited!
Margaret took me to the cardiology office yesterday for a pacemaker check. All is OK there, and I don't need to see them again for a year. Our eating in the dining room is going well. Things are a little confused because we are all so spread out. It'll all get to working more smoothly eventually. And I guess eventually, they'll let us back to several at a table (usually 3-4).
Our forecast for the next few days calls for temps in the 90s, too. I'm glad I don't have to be out in it. Right now, I'm in a knitting mood. Margaret keeps buying me sock yarn, and I've been working on them. Somebody is always willing to wear them, so they're never here for long. :thumbup:
Stay cool, Buddies! (and those of you who can, keep up the walking!)
Hi Gals. I've actually got the den to myself today. John had a blood draw at his doctor's (routine) and scheduled his car work for afterwards. Apparently, his collision bag needed replacing. I just took Bunny out. I'm so glad I bought a doggie do picker-upper before we move. I just can't do the bending.
Both John and I got a good bill of health from the dentist
yesterday. We did find the DMV, but they have 2 separate ones--one for plates and one for licenses. We found both, but it was so late we decided to do it another day. Nothing else on the calendar today unless the other cleaning lady comes.
That's good to know, Jane, that WM has the gel. Unfortunately, I have no idea of where there is a WM anywhere near hear. I think you are smart saving the invalid items for "just in case".
Jeanne, you mentioned your dump room. Once you start putting stuff in there, it grows like topsy and if you ever move, you will have a terrible job cleaning it out. We didn't have a "dump" room, but sorting through everything we had was awful. Get started on it while you are healthy.
Hi Sue, Darlene, Alpiner, & Mary. Hope you all have a good day. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but that's all I've done this morning. I am going outside shortly for my 3 block walk downhill and 3 blocks back up. Going down is easy, but coming back up is tough! Yesterday when I walked down I saw my neighbor sitting outside with her helper, so I stopped to talk (and to catch my breath!). I have a mask that Tim made for me and I wear that when I'm walking.
I'm not planning to do much today. I have some yard work that I'll piddle with, but not much more than that.
I hope every Buddy has a good day. Enjoy and try to stay cool!
Sue
This box is jumping around on me again. I'm still cleaning out my spare room and filling bags for goodwill. Very overcast and humid. I have a sinus headache and I think I'll go nap a bit.
Jane
Oldest son asked his dad what he would like to do for Father's Day . Norm said he would like them to come to our home & bring a pizza . I'm planning on making a trip to the store to get salad ingredients this afternoon . Youngest son lives at home , middle son is working ,, daughter lives in another state & another son lives 500 miles from us . For social distancing Norm is extending the diningroom table .
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Sounds like a great day, alpiner! Enjoy.
A late good morning from me here in Auburn! I have been sleeping later each day as I am reading in my bedroom after my bath! I have about fifteen Master and Commander naval novels and enjoy them a lot. Jack Aubrey, the main character is in every book and he always manages to have pretty good adventures for every book.
I am planning another walk outside shortly. I try to go down the three blocks daily and then walk back up afterwards. I'm afraid I spend too much time inside reading, but I can usually hear a novel calling my name!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy!
Sue
Alpiner...sounds like a good plan for tomorrow.
Hello to Sue and Mary, too!
We went to the new Mexican Restaurant last night With both other couples. First time since March. And I'm under the weather today. I think it's turning into a sinus thing, so will start the nasal rinse thing.
Jane
Hi everyone...got home today from my visit with daughter...we just sheltered in at her place...Jane...I have sinus problems often...do you use the Nettie pot rinse..? Sue..I missed walking ...but will make up for it this week..if it's not to hot..Alpner I agree with Jane on your family plan....Hi to Mary Sharon Jeanne and all others...Darlene
To hot to go out today. I don't usually do on a Saturday anyway. I like Sunday to go do what i need.
Now I am sleeping much longer these days. Have since March with about 9 hours a night and a hour after lunch. So feeling good.
Now my ENT dr has cancelled 3 times. Usually go twice a year to get the Ear Wax treatment done and also start of April my Sinus area checked. I have had sinus problems from being young. I use to use the Balloon thing starting March and about 3 years ago he told me to get the Bottle Nasal rinse with the powder that you mix in it. Has worked great for me as I go ahead every morning and do it and then later in the day along with doing it before going to bed. Not had any problem this spring. Maybe not going out much as helped.
Mine Is Grass when people cut. Some trees and evergreens. and Roses are the worse. I cant be around any flower at all. Never could go to funeral homes.flower shops.
Not within long distance of Cats. Been really hard for years as lots of my friend had cats and I love Cat Shows . The go to all of them and I can't.
It has been cancelled this year. Was thinking maybe a mask would help but doubt it.
I am going to call Monday to see if they can take care of doing my ears at the Large Clinic as they are doing most things in Tents outside. Hearing not the best right now.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every One looking in. I've been up for a while, have read the morning newspaper, and am getting hungry! I am going to make some oatmeal for my breakfast and hope it will keep me satisfied until lunch time.
Not much else going on here today. I am planning a 3 block walk down hill shortly. It's easy going down, but more of a struggle coming back up the hill.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Such a storm last night and again this morning and so cooled down a little. I may get some walking done today.
We had the youngest in my area die 2 days ago. Age 37 and he worked for Amazon. Now it makes me feel like I don't want to be ordering on Line anymore. I did get a packet yesterday. Quickly tore the package up. Washing hands right away. i need my special Shampoo but I got on line and saw that the Vitamin shop here in town have 2 bottle and so I called them and will pick up tomorrow. Just never been in that shop before. They will bring curb or you can go in. May see if any Tech. in Target also to check phone.
Good morning, Gals. We didn't do much for Faather's Day yesterday. The kids all called and sent cards of course. Brian is driving down on Friday with his truck, and getting a U-Haul to take all the stuff in storage to Jonathan and his own house. I hate to have him drive all that way, but no other way to get it. We will meet him Friday AM at the storage place. He will load it all and John has a dr's appt nearby, then we'll all go out for take out lunch and eat at the outside tables, probably at Panera. We haven't seen him since TG. Have no idea when we will see him and the other kids again as I'm afraid to fly with the virus. Melanie is all packed up and ready for the movers the 2nd or 3rd, then she is off to FL. I presume they will put everything in their new house and live in the smaller one till they get the roof replaced and a mesh lanai covering over the pool. Once they get things moved into the new house, they will put the smaller one up for sale. It should sell quickly as they did quite a bit of reno on it 2 yrs ago. Somewhere in there, they promise to drive up here to see us, but we still have a no visitors policy in place. I'll be so glad to get the pandemic behind us so we can get out and meet people. I've met a few people who pass by on the street, but can't really get acquainted that way.
Jane, sorry you have sinus problems again. That is one thing I am not bothered with--one of the few.
Jeanne, they say that if you leave anything delivered 3 days before touching it, the virus is gone if it's there.
Mary, when do you leave for the beach?
Sue, I read till 12:30 last night as I wanted to finish the book I was reading, a Macomber novel.
Alpiner, how nice your son could come yesterday.
Darlene, nice you were with your daughter. Don't walk too far if it's hot. It was 92 here yesterday!
Hi to Marilyn and anyone else I've missed. Sharon
Sue...stay safe on your walks, and it sounds as if you do.
Sharon...it is hard not seeing people. I wish we could start bridge again in next few months.
Finally...rain! It went all around us Fri and Sat..but last night t'storms arrived, and it's been raining and in the 60s. More t'storms coming this afternoon, I see. We needed the rain badly.
I have my ac on because the humidity is so awful.
Still on a clearing out binge. I'm tackling my sewing stand...one of those multi tier wood things and what a mess. Lots of threads being donated, etc. For someone who doesn't sew, I have far more than I need! :crazy2:
It's been a quiet day here (both online and here at home). I did get the blasted sewing box cleaned out and found I have extra elastic, etc. so I can make some of my own foldover masks, if I need them.
I put all the threads into plastic bags to donate to Good Will. There may be quilters out that that could use the thread, maybe. It's wonderful to open it and see what I have.
I had an easy meal of smoked sausage and potatoes, so I'm comfortable for tonight. It's still wet out there and maybe more rain coming, but had nice gentle, all day that'll really help the plants...and the crops.
Nothing else new here. Guess I need to check my bank balances and get my checkbook up to date.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've had breakfast and read the morning paper, but haven't done much else. I want to get outside to walk down hill and back up, but so far haven't done that!
It's sunny here this morning and I think it will be pretty hot, too. I need to put my shoes on and get outside for my walk down hill and up. It's 3 blocks down and 3 blocks back up. Sometimes I see a neighbor sitting outside with her helper and I stop and chat with them before coming home.
Kris and Arden (her mom) picked me up to go to Kris and Tim's house for lunch which Tim was cooking. He does most of the cooking. As usual it was pretty yummy and I enjoyed my visit with the 3 of them.
Nothing new going on here today. I'm going to put my shoes and socks on to walk down the hill and back up. I think I'll stay inside most of the day after that. It's pretty hot here already this morning. I have a lot of my Master and Commander naval novels here to read today and probably tomorrow too.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and try to stay cool if that is possible!
Sue
Sharon, our beach week is 11-18 July. Sue is planning to drive over here from SC on Friday, and will drive me down on Saturday. Margaret will come with her car load of Jesse, Darby, and Henry (no room for Great-grandma and beach stuff ;D ).
jane, it's always best to just do a little cleaning at a time. And to finally get rid of things you know you won't use - making those decisions is what's hard.
I wish I had the fortitude to walk every day like many of y'all do. I'm usually content to just sit and knit (or "computer") most of the time. I did lose a bunch of weight last fall with all the medical issues - and I haven't gained any of it back ... yet. That's a good thing, though.
I'm hoping I will get my hair cut tomorrow!!! Can't remember if I told y'all this or not, but there was an "outside" gal here last week doing hair and I think I'm on the list for a haircut. I certainly hope so.
Happy Tuesday to ALL the Buddies!
Hello Buddies. I am working on trying to get Keith's sons to take him for a few days so I can go to Gilbert's new place in California for a much needed break. Just waiting for them to pick the dates when they can all get together to help take care of him. I just worry about him traveling without me out of his comfort zone.
I really had a rough night last night with about 12 hours in AFib, no sleep, When I got up this morning the heart rate was back down to about 66.
The weather here is so beautiful. I did take Freckles out for a walk already and about due to take her again. I hope you are sll doing well.
Beautiful day here...mild, but may get rain later today.
Sue....good for you walking and nice to have lunch with the kids.
Marilyn...I hope the boys come up with some dates soon for you to get a break.
Mary..you're right...a little at a time is all I can manage. I have 3 more bags to take over to GoodWill...some clothes, som Christmas wrapping paper, tags, etc., and some threads and sewing stuff.
I did a short walk this morning, and then off to WalMart for a few items. I just realized I forgot bird seed, so something for tomorrow. :smitten:
Stay healthy,
Jane
Marilyn, hope you get things worked out with Keith's sons. I know you need a break occasionally.
And, some questions about aFib. Since I got my pacemaker and new valves (or even before that - I don't know), they tell me I'm in aFib all the time. I don't know what that's supposed to feel like that - especially since I'm supposedly in it all the time. None of the docs or techs seem particularly concerned about it, other than mentioning it. Any thoughts?
Mary and Marilyn, I thought A-fib was serious and could lead to a stroke, but I may be completely wrong. Google it on Web MD or Mayo's.
Marilyn, I think it will be super for you if the boys take Keith for a few days. I know you need a break.
Mary, I'm sure you are counting the days down to the beach holiday. Your girls are all so good about taking you, etc.
Jane, I cleaned my sewing box out before we moved and donated the one I still had of Mom's. A little at a time is the way to do it. John wanted everything done yesterday and pushed me way too hard till I finally had a meltdown. My back and legs just won't let me do too much at a time.
Sue, I was up to 11:30 last night finishing a Danielle Steele book.
The DMHC (doctors making house calls) doctor came yesterday. I still don't know if I will keep her. It sure is more convenient. I have a urology referral next Tues due to all my UTI's. Hope he can do something.
We are getting tested for Covid at noon today. They are testing all the Independent living residents today. Then my 1 hour cleaning girl is to come.
It is sunny and a little cooler today.
Hi to everyone I didn't mention. Have a good day. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in. I've been up and dressed for a while, but still need to eat my breakfast and take my downhill/uphill walk this morning. I usually walk at least 3 blocks down and 3 blocks back up again. Sometimes I stop at my neighbor's house if her helper has brought her outside to enjoy the sunshine.
Not much else going on here today. My days are pretty boring! I hope Every Buddy is having nice weather and are able to get outside to enjoy the weather.
Sue
Glad you getting more settled in, Sharon. And getting tested. It'll take about 10 days to get results, at least it did here. I think I'll have to have another one when I get back from our beach week.
I GOT A HAIRCUT THIS MORNING!!!! YEA! It could be even shorter, but it's SOOOOO much better!
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Mary A Fib is when only the upper two chambers are beating and are not in sync with the 2 ventricle chambers. For me my heart begins to beat very fast and my chest hurts, I can feel my heart beat in my ears.
Jane yes it can cause clots to form and cause a stroke. That is why I am on Eliquis which is specifically for A fib.
I am not sure a pacemaker will help to regulate the heart rate but it is a possibilty that I will discuss with my Dr. People can live a normal life and life span with a Fib.
The boys and wives are working on dates and possibly shifts ( they think he needs constant watching, he doesn't) I had to write them another email to set them straight that he isn't as bad as they think he is in my opinion. My friend Jo and her boyfriend will take Keith to Eugene to meet with one of the wives and then go back to Eugene to pick him up and bring him home Eugene is about 100 miles from here.
Has anyone now given the o.k for w10 to go ahead and run the updates on their computers ? It must be going to take over 4 hours , mine is now showing 75 pct after 3 hrs. Might as well do it as it kept popping up asking.
Wrote a post...and poof...it's gone.
Jeanne....I always allow W10 to do whatever updates it deems necessary when it does it.
Mary...AFIB seems to vary a great deal, person to person. I have a friend who's had multiple "ablations"....long surgeries where they do in and zap parts of her heart to stop the racing...doc says like pealing an onion..and she's had the pacemaker and she's had multiple "cardioversions"...and she still has racing issues she can feel. Some people don't feel theirs.
She can't take the meds some people can use.
I did my walk this morning, blew the leaves out of the garage, and then took 3 more bags to Good Will...some clothes, some Christmas wrapping stuff and some threads...and then stopped in town for lunch. Home now to read the afternoon away.
The South is really getting drilled with all the upticks in the virus. Stay safe there, Buddies. Those who said it would disappear with the heat, were obviously wrong. 110 in Phoenix and the virus is exploding there.
Stay safe,
jane
I don't have any of the symptoms you mentioned, so ... I am taking several medications for my blood pressure, warfarin as a blood thinner, diuretics, etc., and like I said, none of the doctors seem to be very perturbed about it. They just monitor things. Thanks for the info.
I do believe now that the more health insurance you carry then they more doctors will go to work trying things.
I had one thing this past year in a nerve in my thigh. Got xrays. MRI, passed me to 4 different specialist.. Finely one that I had years ago said Jeanne, I will give you a exercise. (He is a sports Dr.) do it and take some Ibrophin for a week and see what happens. Darn this went away and not had it since.. All that was done showed up costing about $7000.
Most of the older Dr. are now gone. At least in my area. One place Christie. has about 189 and Carle hospital/clinic I believe Iread. 227 all together. Along with the Catholic Hospital and a big Cancer /Breast clinic. I have been here now 50 years Been very lucky and not needed to many but right now. I cant even get my 6 monthly ear wax problem taken care of. Cancelled me 3 times.
Last time I skipped June and went to Dec. It now cancelled. I just use ENT and Eyes every 6 months. was 4 Dr. in the Eye and now down to the one I have had for 20 years. ENT had 4 and lost the 2 that were again, mine for 25 years at least. Just everything seems to be saying. All due the epidemic. Most simple things can't be done. Crazy.
Woops, my water boiling . got to go.
Mary...I think the important thing is your Docs know and you go regularly and do what they tell you. I really think that's the key to staying on top of health issues.
Jeanne...some of the younger docs seem more informed of the latest ways and have better patient kindness than some of the older ones, I've found. I think it's important to like your doc and that's not always easy.
We had a teeny tiny bit of rain...and lots of thunder, but it's all sunny now.
jane
I had to cancel many dr. appts. because of the virus so now I have 4 to tend to . I have a mammogram next wee with a follow up dr. visit for the results thankfully its all in one morning ! The next week I have see the dentist , primary dr. & the dermatologist . I have a couple of precancerous spots on my face that need to be removed .
We have had church service for the past 3 Sundays . The congregation is about 25 to 30 so we can space our selves with no problem .
HOORAY!! We're back in! Nothing exciting to report, but we hate to be not connected, don't we.
alpiner, I'm way overdue for my mammogram, but I guess that'll have to wait a while longer.
Daughter Margaret has been having a lot of trouble with her neck and shoulder again. She had neck surgery to fuse a couple of her cervical vertebrae about 2 years age. Now she's scheduled for an MRI and a nerve conduction study. She definitely doesn't want to let it go too long without getting it checked.
Our weather pattern has definitely turned into the summer usual - hot and humid - highs near 90, partly cloudy, humid, and a chance of late afternoon thundershowers.
Have a good weekend, Buddies!
Good morning everyone...was unable to sign in yesterday...as sure many had same problem...seems ok this morning...I've already got my walk in...a little breeze so not to bad..I've been trapping....there's a racoon or ringtail in roof of deck....so I set out my live trap...haven't caught nothing yet....I have a man coming to close the hole....but will make sure nothing in it first...we n Texas are having typical hot weather...think the dust is on its way..Hi to Jane.Sharon.Mary.Jeanne Marlyin Sue...every one have a safe weekend.....
Yipee! We're back.
Alpiner...I got my dental visit in last week and went back yesterday for a laser on a small cavity by the base of a crown.
15 minutes and it was fixed and "filling" all set...no need to go easy on it. I'm glad he caught it before it got under the crown.
Mary...sounds like our forecast for today, too....hot, humid, and severe storms this late afternoon.
Darlene...hope you get your "visitor" out of the roof.
They're going to try some sort of Relay for Life tonight...and I don't see how that will work. I'm not going...don't want to be outside with huge masses of people with severe storms possible...at a Fairgrounds. I personally think they should have skipped it this year...it's every other year.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's already 10:00 this morning. I've had grits for breakfast and have cleaned up the kitchen, but that's all I've accomplished today. I am planning a 3 block walk downhill and back up (I'll probably poop out on the way back up!). Yesterday my friend Brownie was sitting outside with her daily helper and we chatted a while. Brownie is probably the best bridge player here in Auburn--and I know she misses her daily games!
Not much else going on here today. It's cooler than it was yesterday so I've put on a flannel shirt over my t-shirt and will wear it down hill and back. I don't usually see anyone else walking down the 3 blocks when I'm out there.
I hope Every Buddy has nice weather and a happy day!
Sue
Have to dress up and go to Dr. today. Just to check up to see how the blood test turned out. Usual 3 month one where it check for such as Sodium. and a few other things. Also BP. I just checked it on line and looks same as last time. But I will go and hope a quick in and out. I would just as soon spend my time home. Not had anyone in the house since March.
I called someone again to see if he could come and look at the leak in the ceiling of bathroom due to clog up gutter. Says he will try to stop by next week. So hard getting labour of any kind.Use to get up on roof myself up to 3 years ago. have quit that now. (Sue scared me off).
Hot and humid still.
So much more opened up today. Even the parks and childrens playground. Have a family member throwing their usual 4th of July gathering. Crazy. Usually about 50 there. Called to remind me. No way. Watch how high it will go back up again after the 4th. Doesn't make sense to me. But people are now demanding things be done. Feel sorry for Gov. he tries.
Hi Gals. I couldn't get in yesterday either. Glad we're back up and running today.
John and I were up early and drove back to Sun City area for John's dr's appt. He has to go on BP meds, although his bp isn't bad, but worse than it was. After his appt, we went to the nearby storage place to meet Brian. He drove from Belleville IL (south) to Knoxville last night and then down here today. We had lunch at Panera's at their outside tables and got a chance to chat. We hadn't seen him since TG. After lunch he headed back for Knoxville for the night and then on to Martinsville (south of Indy) tomorrow. After he unloads all of Jonathan's stuff there, he will head back home. A long trip for him, but I had stuff for nearly everyone in the midwest, most for him and Jonathan, so it had to be taken up there. I gave some good jewelry to Lori and Traecy plus Waterford crystal for Traecy. I still have a lot of good jewelry, but it will have to wait till I'm gone. There's a lot of good things left, but I'll let Brian and all deal with it when we're gone.
John is off to the grocery and I'm crashed.
Jeanne, I think you were right to learn from Sue's experience and not go on the roof anymore. None of us need to be doing that now.
Darlene, hope you catch your critter. Be careful! They can really get mean.
Jane, thanks for letting us know that BB's wasn't in business yesterday :). Hot and humid here too.
No 4th of July celebrations for us. They are going to have a car parade here, but think we'll skip it.
So glad I don't have to cook tonight! Stay safe all. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in. It's already past 10:00 and I am dressed for walking outside, but want to get outside shortly. I slept later this morning and have just piddled around until now.
I hope Every Buddy looking in this morning is feeling well. I hope you all have plans for a nice day. Enjoy!
Sue
Good morning...I decided not to walk this morning the African dust has hit...I have sinus problems anyway...but I did make 2 loafs of banana bread and corn bread for my freezer...will cook a pot of beans later...here's wishing everyone a healthy safe weekend...Darlene
Candy. I will swap you a pot of ham and beans for a loaf of Banana Bread.
Just to humid still here today. Had another big storm last night. Think will just have a lazy day. read, eat,take a nap. Just jump from one thing to another. I am getting good at that now.
Jeanne...be glad to trade with you...
Afternoon, Buddies! Hot and humid here, too, in low 90s.
I've stayed inside today...doing some straightening up/cleaning out of linen closet, changing the bed, laundry, etc.
I was looking for something to watch on TV, but not having much luck...see virus is still exploding in the Southwest and S. CA
The number is slowly rising here, too, but not nearly as bad as in the south and s.west.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Quiet Saturday around here. We did have about an hour of pretty good rain this morning, but the sun is out now. I'll bet it is really steamy outside, but I'm not about to find out. I hate the hot, humid summer weather.
I did get a lovely surprise a little while ago. Jesse and Darby brought Henry by for a visit. I actually got to stand in the open door and talk to them. And snuck in a little tweak of those sweet baby toes. He is quite a cutie! They are so good to share pictures and bring him to visit.
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's almost 11:00 and although I am dressed for my walk this morning, I'm still not outside. It's a lovely sunny day here and I do need to get outside, but so far I haven't made it outside! I have a face mask that Tim made for me and I'll take it along and tie it on if I see someone to speak to.
Not much else is going on here today. I've cleaned up the kitchen and read today's paper, but that is it for now. I am going to go outside soon and go all the way down hill (3 blocks) and back up.
I hope every Buddy is feeling well and has a good day planned. Take care, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. I've been having a frustrating morning. Our church switched to streaming and I can't get it to work. My health provider has lab results for me but I can't login the app. I do have a load of laundry in and am waiting for them to bring lunch. We're on our own for dinner, also next Sat & Sun because of the holiday. John is going to play online bridge this afternoon and then we're going to take Bunny for a walkie. Our facility has a new requirement to wear a mask any time we are out of the house, even walking. I really don't mind. I'll probably read this afternoon. Glad we don't have much of the Sahara dust, but we did have a beautiful sunset due to it. Take care everyone. Mary, lucky you! Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy! I am late this morning and will make this short. I want to get outside to walk downhill and back up. I was ready to go out the door when a friend from my church called to talk for a while. So I put off my walk and will get out there ASAP soon.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and the weather is nice wherever you are. It's a beautiful sunny day here in Auburn and I'm anxious to get outside in the sunshine.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
A late good morning Every Buddy from here in Auburn. I didn't get out of bed when I woke up, but finally dragged my lazy self out, dressed and fixed and ate my breakfast. My trash men were here while I was eating breakfast and I've pulled the tub back up the hill. I'm planning a walk downhill soon. It's 3 long blocks downhill and the same distance back up. Not so hard, but I'm usually pooped out by the time I reach home again.
Not much else to report this morning. I am planning a quiet day reading more of my Master and Commander series. I am hoping that Jack (the hero) is at his home helping his wife, but alas, he has his entire ship's crew down there playing ball! I think wife Sophie is certainly understanding. Jack's ship's crew has been mopping, cleaning, etc. and Sophie will be happy with the cleaning!
I hope Every Buddy looking in is feeling well and has a nice easy day planned.
Sue
I have a lot of sympathy for Sophie as I certainly can remember many days when Bob was deployed to duty away from home--and I had 3 little boys plus a dog to take care of!
Monday morning and already in the high 80s. It's to be a very hot and humid one...heat index into the 100s. UGH. No outside walking for this lazy woman.
I decided it was time to be Suzy Homemaker and took down the cafe curtains and valences in my bedroom....for 5 windows and get those washed and back up. I'd washed the area rugs I have in there on the hardwood floors yesterday.
In between loads I'm reading a Rosalind James novel...Kiwi Strong...set in N.Z. about a young woman who's left a cult and has just rescued two of her young sisters. There's a hero, of course, and I'm not sure but suspect Gray is perhaps a very successful rugby player. Many of her NZ novels involve rugby players.
Sue...did you see that your Cam Newton is now playing for the Patriots. He's going to have his hands full following Tom Brady, and I wonder how he and Belachek (sp?) will get along. With the way things are going with Covid19, it's questionable there'll even be pro sports or college sports.
Stay healthy, Buddies!
jane
Not yet noon and already high 80s. SIL came to town and cut my yard. Still not got the leak in the roof fixed. One outfit was suppose to call me back but so far nothing. I did call a outfit who always did my work for me but since only does furnices and A/C. But anyway they did say would come out today and take a look at it. Nothing else can do so no point worrying. Time for me to move on but to where no Idea. Need the country back to normal before can do that.
Don't want anyone in the house and so no carpet cleaning done. I also need to take lot of the kitchen and bathroom curtains down and put in laundry. Can't bother with big drapes. May just spray them. So much dust it seems. Not coughing so must not be bothering me.
Think I will read today. Bank tomorrow to sign a paper and get into Lock Box. Had to make appt. and can go in for a hour only. Bank still not opened. Just drive up.
Only a few of us on S and F at the moment. Just hope all others O.K
Hot and hazy here today. We've still got the Sahara Sand going past, so it's a funny look to the sky. They're predicting showers every day this week, but nothing yet.
Sorry gals, but it surely is nice not to worry about dust, or curtains that need washing, or house maintenance. Just my messy self to take care of. Even the yard service is here today - trimming and mowing.
I notice that some of you saw the pictures of little Henry that I shared on Facebook yesterday. Isn't he a cute chunk? and only a month old! Can't wait to hug him in a couple of weeks. And we may get my older granddaughter and her three foster kids for the beach week, too. It'll be fun to have a houseful of little ones again - noisy, too.
I'm actually getting some reading done, too. I haven't been able to read in years - just no power of concentration. But with eating meals alone, I need a book or newspaper, so I've gotten a couple of mysteries on my phone and my tablet. One is part of the Louise Penny series set in Quebec, and the other is by Archer Mayor, set in Vermont. Both have good characters. Just glad to be doing some reading for a change.
Have a good week, Buddies!
Hi Gals, I'm finally here. Finally got our Sunday sermon streaming to work this AM, so that took some of my time. I also did FB and discovered that the sister of one of my bridge friends has the virus, is in the hospital and intubated and asking for prayers for her.
Yesterday, I walked farther than I have before--maybe 4 or 5 blocks or so to the lake, fed the fish, turtles and ducks. Bunny smelled every varmint that had been there and tried to chase the ducks and a squirrel. Didn't come close. The path up to the lake is pretty steep and then flattens out. I use my rolling walker for safety and use the brakes coming downhill.
I've done 4 loads of laundry between yesterday and today, so when John gets it carried in to the bed, we'll have a folding party!
Other than that, I'm reading a Jodi Picoult (sp?) book call SMALL, GREAT THINGS. It is a book about blacks and whites and their relationships. I certainly don't consider myself a racist, but it is still giving me lots to think about.
Hot and humid here too. My drapes, etc are all clean since I just moved and had them done before. Carpets are new also. Glad I don't have any Suzy Homemaker jobs to do. Had plenty before we moved. Stay healthy, everyone and Hi to all. Sharon
Hi Gals. Just a short note. Have to go to the urologist about 45 mins away--a new one. Hope he can solve my problem. Just took Bunny out and got her to do her business and met a neighbor.
John's cousin's husband died this past weekend of a brain tumor, so that's sad, although I didn't know him well.
Better go. Hug that baby, Mary! Stay healthy everyone.
Sharon Can't get this to post. I'll try again.
Last Day of June greetings, Buddies!
As Jeanne said....VERY hot and humid here in the midwest. Heat index over 100, and I'm staying in. I do have to go out tomorrow...so will try to do all my "out and about" stuff. I had a haircut scheduled for Friday but she called and moved it to tomorrow a 3:30. I also have to stop by the drive thru at the bank, pick up a 'script for my canker mouth sores, and take a big bag to Good Will in the next town.
I did my Suzy Homemaker stuff....curtains all washed and rehung for 7 windows. The others in this old house will have to wait for my next splurge of cleaning :uglystupid2:
Our numbers here in this County are slowly climbing. Those numbers in AZ, TX, and FL are scary.
Take care and stay healthy!!
jane
I cancelled my appt. to go through Lock box at bank. I managed to get one CD taken care of by just reinvesting it for another year. Sure came down percentage wise. But doubt any good ones out there and most all my business is with this bank so that is done. I think I read that we who have to take the Min Distribution on our IRA may get a break for this year and not show any taken out until next year. Will check that.
Still need to take my laundry. riding around in my car. Its so hot out all ready so will do tomorrow. Hoping my lady will be back as she does a great job. Been gone for 5 weeks. Also need to go to grocery store. Again maybe tomorrow. I am getting bad now about going out. Its the heat more than the Virus.
Still getting storms and so my roof leak has to wait until next week. He did clean lot of the gutters but he go so hot. Its going to rain for next 5 days and needs to have 3 days of no rain to do roof. Not going to worry about any of it. Looks like one across the road had maybe a tree fall on his roof and they have torn half his roof off. Bet they are in a hotel.
Sue. Sounds like you have a nice place to walk. More interesting than us who just have the street to go up and down. I have good areas if I want to drive a couple miles to.
Jane. Did you clean all the windows also. Been a long time since mine done on the inside.Blinds, Drapes all need taken down. I hope i can find cleaner after this mess we are in is over. Going to be awhile
After the people had that big party for Graduation and all those people together, there are now 15 people with the virus 8 in hospital. Health say that 5 restaurants and places who supplied have to close down. One being the Pizza place and Another Sandwich shop as 5 of the people involved with them are sick. They think will be more. What a way to celebrate your child's graduation. I think it was just High School. Being Rich makes some people think that they are safe from everything. Not this Virus.
Jeanne...You are correct. We do NOT have to take our RMDs this year. Whoever has your IRAs should be contacting you for what you want to do so they have it in place. At least my IRA holders contacted me.
The CARES Act says we can defer to 2021. I recall we could do that back in 2008 when the financial crisis hit, so I was glad to hear we can defer this year too.
I've been out to the bank, too, to redeem some EE bonds that came due at end of June. Not too many of those left, unfortunately, but very worthwhile while they lasted.
I've purchased some room darkening blinds for my bedroom. Ray never wanted blinds in there, but I like to pull them down when it's so hot as 2 windows face west and 3 face south. I also like it darker when I need to rest during the day, so I'll work on those. I was going to see about the fancy ones, but got impatient, so go the old-fashioned roller ones(cheapies) since the brackets were already up on all 5 windows. I bought one yesterday to see if I could figure out how to size it and hang it...and I did. WhooHoo! So, I went back today and got 4 more.
Very humid here...hoping for some of that rain Jeanne is getting. It all seems to be south of me...and so Jeanne gets it...or north and MN gets it.
More people with masks this morning at WalMart.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
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Good Morning Every Buddy. It's close to 11:30 here this morning. I've already walked downhill and back up, and will read until Tim comes by to take me to see my Cardiologist. This will be an annual check up I think. I'm just hoping the cardiologist is at the place he treats in house patients and not back at the hospital with carona Virus patients!
Not much else going on here at my home in Auburn. I'll probably finish cleaning up the kitchen and sit down and read until Tim gets here.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Jane. Now did your bank let you inside? I have a CD that I had to renew. All business I had to do from my car using the Tube to send forms back and forth. Cancelled my Appt. to get in Lock Box.
It was the final day and so I had not checked around.I messed up and should have made it a 24 month not 12 last year as it was a decent rate. Now my Ira had been in a annuity for the limit. 25 years last April and so again I had to find someone to take it and I didn't want another Annuity. So just did a cd on it thinking that by April 2021 things would be better. So lost money everywhere.
I got out of the market in 2008. Lost a little but not much. Don't want back in it either. Trying to put my Estate together Using a Trust. I use to enjoy working with it but now just want all settled . Still have 2 things where titles have to be changed and show Trust...Can only do that at the State Driving and they not doing it at the moment. Fact still not gotten my Drivers license for 2000. Need to take the road test and they not doing that either. I also don't want them in my car.
If I can hold off until Oct. then I can do it making it good for 2001. Illinois we have to do that once we were 82 years old. Can't get through on Phone.
So just sitting back. Got good insurance and only drive in about a 5sq. mile area as everything I use is in it. Do want to go out of State though soon as I can. Think things will not change this year. No trip to UK for me and they and rest of Europe banning from US anyone entering. I could but don't want airlines. As we Brits say. All in all it is in one Bloody Mess. Just have to stay calm and healthy.
I had a mammogram with a follow up dr.'s visit this morning . I was so up tight about it this morning my stomach felt queasy . Usually my husband goes with me but because of the virus restrictions he stayed out doors . After changing into a gown I sat in a waiting room wiggling my foot to keep myself calm . I haven't been so upset in ages ! The mammogram came back with no new problems !
I think what made me so up tight was the fact I would need to hold my breath , even before the virus I had a hard time doing this . I told the woman doing the mammogram about my breathing issues & she asked if I would like to take the mask off during that time ! It helped .
alpiner, glad your mammogram tech was so understanding - and great news that it was normal. I still haven't had mine for this year.
Alpiner....We all here who've had breast cancer will tell you that it's NORMAL to be very nervous at mammogram time...regardless of how long it's been since diagnosis. It's 31 ears for me...and I"m still a nervous wreck when I'm in that waiting room and getting "squeezed."
Jeanne...They handle my bonds through the drive-up. I've cashed them for many years and so they have my sig on file and take care of it for me.
Darlene...your state's numbers are sure on the rise. Thank goodness you're being very careful.
Sue...hope cardiology appt went well.
Mary...hope you can get out for your mammo when your state's numbers get better.
Sharon...hope the urology appt got you some relief.
Our number here took a jump. I'm hearing it's 3 people...2 staff and 1 resident of our Assisted Living place.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
Good morning Every Buddy. I've been up and have walked downhill and am now trying to figure out what to do this morning. I saw my doctor yesterday for an annual check up and all was OK. So I'm glad that's over.
I've walked down to the corner and back and need to find something to read or something else to keep me busy for a while.
Yesterday Tim took me to see my GYN and although I had to wait a while (Tim stayed outside while I was waiting), I had a good visit with the GYN. He said all was OK and he'd see me again next year.
Not much else to report today. I am planning to read this afternoon and am looking forward to that. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and you all have a nice day.
Sue
Hi gals. I just got back from my 6 mo. ortho appt. He says xrays are perfect and that the pain in my knees is because of my fibro slowing the soft tissue healing. I had to drive a long way to see him, but I knew where I was going, so it wasn't too bad.
My urology appt wasn't for a current UTI, just to see if there is something he or I can do to prevent additional ones. I have to go in for an ultrascan and xrays before he tells me anything.
I finished my Jodi Picoult novel last night and it was well worth the read. I think everyone should read it. It wasn't heavy and hard to read, it was a novel, but it raised a lot of points to think about. I'm hoping John will read it too.
It is about 90 and humid here today, but that's normal for SC in July. I don't mind. I just stay in when it's hot.
A PT came yesterday and is going to work on my arm/hand which goes numb periodically. I have so many aches and pains, it's ridiculous.
Alpiner, I agree with Jane about the nervousness before a mamm. One time after I had changed imaging centers, they saw something and did an ultra sound of it. While I was waiting, I nearly had a stroke thinking it was back, but it was just some calcification.
Mary, you must have been thrilled to see the baby again. I haven't seen any of my ggbabies for over a year.
We take walks outside and go pick up mail & books, but otherwise, we only go to dr's or grocery. Masks at all times.
Jane, we were so sorry to see Cam Newton leave Charlotte, but he had so many injuries, he just couldn't play much. I hope the Patriots protect him better. Good luck with getting all your blinds up.
Our broker takes care of nearly all our financials. We've had him for 30 or so years and he was recommended by good friends in IN who had had him for ages too. He understands how conservative we are and invests only in stocks with high dividends which he then rolls into a Money Mkt Fund, some of which is sent to us to pay our Brookdale expenses along with draw-outs from my annuities. His plan sounds good and is better than what we could come up with.
Stay safe and healthy everyone. Sharon
Busy day getting ready for my sister and bil on Sat. Iwill need to go to grocery tomorrow for fresh veg and fruit.
Same hot and humid here and COVID numbers jumping up, too.
Stay healthy,
Jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's a bright sunshiny day here in Auburn. I've read the paper, cleaned up the kitchen, and am ready to go for my morning walk. I will walk 3 long blocks downhill and 3 more back up. I'm usually pooped out by reaching my backyard!
Not much else to report today. I don't expect to see Tim anytime today as he took me to see my cardiologist yesterday. Tim parked my car away from other cars and sat outside to avoid the people inside the waiting room.
I need to get my flag out and put it outside. I'll have to dig around in my utility room to find it!
I hope every Buddy is well and already enjoying a nice day. Have a good one, Every Buddy!
Sue
Hi Gals. Glad your sister is coming, Jane. Will make the 4th more of a holiday. We aren't doing anything.
Melanie & S moved yesterday and are on their way to FL.
Lori is expecting her son and grandson in Chicago for the weekend.
I don't think Brian and family has any plans other than a cookout and Braeden coming home.
Not much of a holiday in our family. Just staying safe.My PT guy didn't come today as it is considered a holiday, but of course, he didn't tell me that.
Sue, is Tim cooking out tomorrow for you all?
I hope everyone has a safe holiday and enjoys whatever plans they have. Hi to everyone. Haven't heard from Marilyn lately. Sharon
Sue...I have my flag out, too. I went down to my neighbor's for more of his honey...the hives are in the yard between us...so about as local as I can get! ;D I do like it in my tea.
Sharon...I think those PT and others forget we don't automatically know what's a holiday for them.
It's beastly hot out there already at 10:45 am....90s and heat index of 102. I've got my sprinkler set up as we're so lacking in rain. I need to go out to WalMart and buy another hose caddy and new hose. I see mine is in bad shape, so time to replace.
I may not be around too much the next few days with my sister and Brother-in-law coming tomorrow for 3-4 days visit.
The house and their bedroom is all ready, so glad for that. I've got to go see what the covid numbers are here for today.
Take care and stay healthy.
jane
Wish this heat would go away. I also had to do some running today and started out at 9:30am thinking would be cooler. It was already 86 deg. Now 93 and over 103 with humidity. So I picked up from cleaners, Went to get Parrot food and pick up my one prescription. I had done shopping at Aldi yesterday. So glad as both they and Meijers for priscription parking lots packed. That was it. I am in for the day and most probably tomorrow.
I did not see any flags or decoration in a 8 mile radios. Not even on the Graves at the cemetery. Don't know why. Now parades or firework shows this weekend. Thank goodness. People been letting them off for the past 10 days. starting at 9Pm to MIdnight. We have a big tent across the highway selling them. Can't understand as over that side of road is mostly people from Mexico. Must be at least 90 famalies. They were doing it. Don't know why. Just like the noise i guies. I never have care for fireworks.
They have been saying we would have storms from last monday. so far nothing. My roof would have been O.K to repair. Suppose to rain now next week.
My Illinois daughter family going to have their usual 4th cook out. I use to go but now mostly younger people. About 50 of them. Wish they had cancelled but they didn't.
The big party that was held for Graduation in the area now have 24 people sick. Also the pizza place and sandwich shop that catered it has had to close down for at least a month as 4 of their people came down with the virus. Other than that our state doing well.
My Texas one. Terrible there. SIL had to go to emergency again. Found he had a rupture and I don't seen how they didn't see it when he had the other operation for appendices 3 weeks ago. They must have kept him in as not heard.
All be safe. Enjoy the family Jane.
Happy 4th gals. Lots of flags and a car parade here. I think older people are more patriotic. I have 2 small flags I put out for all the patriotic holidays. We can't put a flag holder in our villa.
I slept in late this AM. I needed it and was really hurting when I got up. Mel & Sangmin got down to their home in FL early evening yesterday. Both safe. They had unpacked the car and the cat was on the lanai chasing geckos! He loves doing that and then if he catches one, he brings it inside to Mel. Not her favorite thing.
It's hot and humid here too. As I said yesterday, no plans, but I may start the week's laundry.
Hope all of you have a good day and stay safe. Sharon
Happy 4th, Buddies!
Jeanne....we're stuck with this heat for this week, apparently. It's like living in the tropics or down on the coast of Tx and probably FL.
Sharon...hurrah for good ortho appt.
I've got the sprinkler going in the front...poor plants are gasping for water.
Not much activity around here...just pickups going by with kayaks in the back for the whitewater park downtown. Those paddlers will be really toasted with today's heat.
I'm catching up on my laundry before my sister and husband get here, so I'll be all caught up.
Have a happy, peaceful, safe, and healthy 4th and weekend!
jane
Happy 4th of July"Buddies. My kids are staying home due to the virus....that and the heat is bad...take care and stay safe..Darlene
Our park is now down to just 70 CAnada Geese. They did slaughter 100 even though people tried to stop them. The mess did get bad and now so many restaurants around the park. Going to also do something to stop the eggs from hatching as they do not want them to get any higher than the 70. sort of going against nature. Kids did love them. Fact grownups also.
Still so hot here 92 and so humid. Glad I am staying home. not much going on in town. No celebrations anywhere. The only fireworks are still the Hispanic People across the highway. They going crazy. Maybe end tonight.
I was doing so good until this hot weather by just getting out a little to shop etc. Now feeling so tied in. Only people talk to are on the phone. Not much of that anymore as I think they are all feeling the same. Just hope that lots more will not get Ill after this weekend. I know of 2 big get togethers going on.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in. It's another bright sunshiny day here in Auburn. I've read the morning paper, had breakfast and cleaned up my kitchen. I need to get outside for my walk soon before it gets any hotter.
I will walk down hill 3 blocks and back up the same 3 blocks. Going down is easy, but coming back up is difficult. I seem to poop out on the trip back up the hill.
I hope every Buddy looking in has a nice day planned. Take care, every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals, There were fireworks for about 2 hours last night somewhere in our area. Bunny went and his with John. Fortunately they stopped at 11:00. I couldn't see them for the trees, so don't know where they were.
Guess who finally responded to me on Messanger on FB? Ginny Ann! She didn't say much, but I told her I missed her and invited her back to BB's.
I made 2 long phone calls to people from our church that I had been intending to call. Both were very happy to hear from me since I hadn't talked to them since the move. I tried to watch our church's sermon which was streamed on line, but couldn't get it to play. I did get the SS lesson.
I have my 3rd load of laundry in and one more to go.John's playing online bridge, so guess I'll go read. It's a Danielle Steele book from about 3 yrs ago called undercover and so far is very different from her usual books, but I'm only about halfway through it.
Hot and humid here too and nothing going on. We got our main meal at noon, so guess we'll have a pizza for dinner.
Hope everyone had a good 4th and are relaxing today. Sharon
It's miserably hot and humid here, too, but fortunately I don't have to go ouside for anything. And my AC works very well.
I went to sleep last night to the sound of fireworks (as I did for a couple of nights before). I have no idea when it stopped, but obviously it didn't keep me awake.
We're just making plans for what we need to take next week. I've found out some information about what happens when I get back (I think). I know I'll have to get a Covid test, but I think I have to make those arrangements - at my own doctor's office or at the county Health Department. I know I have to quarantine for 10 days to 2 weeks, but I'm not sure whether that'll be in my apartment here or somewhere else (like at Margaret's house). I'll talk to the head of nursing tomorrow, and make an appointment with my doc, if necessary.
Sharon, great that you heard from Ginny Ann. I hope she checks back in sometime.
I hope everybody had a good holiday weekend, and staying cool for the upcoming week.
Mary. I am beginning to think that taking a vacation this summer would be wrong thing to do. It does look like with some people even though tested once O.K but if you go anywhere and then come back to where you are going to be around people you have to be Quarantined for 14 days. Can't see any company letting employees take a vacation and then have to not come back to work for another 10 days. Maybe I am not looking at it right. Now the lady next door was off a week and then now everyone has to have temp. taken as they enter the front door area of the work building.. But I hope you have a nice trip to the beach anyway. I know I need a break.Just can't stick to doing anything at home now. I start but quit in 5 min.
Jeanne, this is a family get-together we've done every year since about 1980. Before any grandbabies, and those babies are all in their 30s now. We set this date when we left last summer, so it's not something that can be changed easily. I'm willing to put up with the quarantine when we get home.
Just a quick look-in to see if you all survived the fireworks. It was very quiet here...some here on my street since our State Legislature made fireworks legal two years ago, as if they had nothing more pressing to work on.
Still VERY hot and humid here...
We're going to go to CR today...my sis has a Sam's Club membership and she can get me some allergy meds there that are OTC and cheaper than WalMart.
We'll have lunch there and then left overs tonight here at home. They'll be here through tomorrow and leave Wed. My brother-in-law has removed the paint from the steps off the porch and sanded them down. They look so much better.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's already 10:30 here this morning and I've not done anything except eat my oatmeal! I slept later than I wanted to, but am now
"up and at 'em!). I am going to walk down the hill and back up. I will wear the mask Tim made for me some time ago. I don't usually see anyone else walking while I'm outside. There is one man who does not live in my neighborhood who also walks about the same time I do, but he stays on his side and I stay on mine!
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning. Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning gals...it's a hot humid here this morning..I walked earlier...Sue I don't wear mask when walking I do put a damp banana around my neck to help with the heat...if there's others walking we keep our distance..Jane enjoy your family...I love mine to come..but so quite when they leave...I'm going on 8 years without my hubby....miss him 24'7....but thankful he's not exposed to this crazy world as it is...Hi Mary and Sharon....Jeanne Hope all is well with you and Marlyn....my dryer just beeped...best get busy...prayers for all for protection against cover......stay safe
covid 19......
Hello Every Buddy: I have been here every day to read your musing but did not post anything from here. We are doing well not going anyplce to do any visiting. Went to church yesterday hlf of the people wore masks and the other half didn't. Only 15-16 people there. I even sang with my mask on and it kept slipping down.
Freckles didn't care for the fireworks around the neighborhood I swear I think some of them were close to being the commercial fireworks that the casino shoots off every year. LOUD!! Freckles snuggled up against me and I held on to her talking comforting things in her ear. I put a pillow on the other side of her so she could stick her nose under it.
Marilyn, good to hear for you. It's so tough for the pups when the fireworks are going off. I've never been a fan of fireworks. I love all the colors and designs done in professional displays, but not just the individual "bangs" ... just noise, and way too dangerous.
Darlene, as bad as the heat is here, I know how bad it can be in Texas.
Glad you're having a good visit this weekend, jane.
Jeanne and Sharon, I know you keep busy in your areas, too.
I did more checking with the nurse and director here - and got more information. After being gone next week, I have to have a negative test before I can come back into my building. I'm told I can't get one until Monday after we get back on Saturday, but the results should be back in 2-3 days. Guess I'll be staying at Margaret's until then.
Good morning, Mary and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I think I read that Jane is having weekend company with some of her family. I'm sure she will enjoy their visit. Hopefully we'll hear all about the company when she checks in.
Not much going on here today. I do plan to walk down hill three blocks and back up. However I need to get dressed first! I hope Every Buddy looking in has a nice day!
Sue
Just will not cool down here . 87 already and going to 93. Not even out for days.beginning to tell on me.
SIL !no need to come to town as grass not grown any in over the week. Maybe can go 2 weeks now. Save him coming 40 miles.
Cut the back of my hair again last night , seems it and my nails grow daily. Hands not looking good at all.
Maybe today will try to clean all the knickknack that I have .even he ones in China closets looking dusty. Fact whole house needs dusting. Needs windows opened up. Fresh air in.
They said we would have storms all this week but not a drop. Now showing not until next weekend. They could have fixed my leaking roof but put off thinking rain.
Been looking for sprays to use but none to be found. Lysol not seen in 4 months.
Same heat here, Jeanne, and no sign of changing through even next week, weatherguessers say. I can't stand to be outside, so doing nothing outside. Heat index over 100, etc.
Marilyn...not many places to go here, and it sounds as if the same there in OR. Many of our churches aren't open for services yet.
Mary...it's good you can stay with Margaret. I don't know where we can even get a covid test...have to have symptoms, I guess, and then can get at the hospital.
Sue...be careful in this heat with your walks.
Darlene...stay safe in the heat and humidity, too.
Sharon...hope all is ok with you. I see by NC and SC have high numbers again.
We had a nice trip to Cedar Rapids yesterday, and I forgot to get garbage bags at Sam's. I went out to WalMart this morning and got some, but they have a "scent" and I can't stand that. I"ll use these in the garage and go get some unscented ones tomorrow, I guess.
My sister and BIL are leaving tomorrow, which is to be the hottest day of the week. GADS!!
There's been no rain, so I'll need to water tomorrow here as well as Kathy's as they've taken their new RV and gone to Door County, WI, until Friday.
Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane, it seems we get some rain almost every day and supposed to have scattered showers all this week. It sprinkled a little when I took Bunny out, but not much. Super hot and humid and possibly part of a tropical storm later in the week. Glad you had a good visit. your nephew is a real worker and very good to you. If you want a covid 19 test, try calling the health dept. If they don't do it, they will know.
Mary, glad you got the info on your re-entry to your apt. Hope you have no trouble finding a test site. Have a wonderful time at the beach and eat lots of seafood for me!
Marilyn, Bunny was scared over the fireworks too. She either snuggled up to me or went and hid in her bed in the den with John. We even had some last night.
Darlene, think you're wise to stay home at this time.
Jeanne, don't go out too much. Take it easy and read at home. It's way too hot right now.
Hi Sue. Hope you are doing okay. I take it that Tim & Kris didn't come over for the 4th. Be careful walking.
My house call dr. came today and ordered some steroids for the bursitis I've developed. She also increased my thyroid dose. Sure hope it helps. I'm tired of freezing.
Stay safe everyone & God bless. Sharon
jane, I checked with my doctor's office about the covid test - and they only do it if you're symptomatic. Otherwise, you have to go to the county Health Department. In this county, there's a main office, which is open for testing 2-4 pm every weekday, and a satellite office in my town that is open weekdays from 8-11. You stay in your car and do a drive-through. So we'll plan on doing that on the Monday after we get back.
And, BTW, I cannot stand scented things, either. If you can take them out of the box and just let them "hang out" until needed, the scent will eventually go away. I usually was careful to check, but hated it when I forgot and had to give things away.
Sharon, it's been "southern" hot and humid here, too. No rain yesterday, just hot and cloudy all day. We'll have seafood every night while we're gone. We'll have to figure out something to deal with Sarah (youngest grandchild) - she's dangerously allergic to shellfish. We'll figure something out, though.
Margaret's going to bring me by my absentee ballot this afternoon. Tennessee has its county general election and party primaries for nat'l and state-wide offices on 6 August. I want to get that marked and mailed in before we leave. She's also going to bring me a suitcase, so I can start getting stuff ready.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies! Stay cool and healthy!
Jane.
Did you get the rain. Only lasted about 15 min. But was a hurricane. And then the sun out again. Still 90.
Now the USA has the highest amount people from virus. Over 3 million now. I have got to stop watching news. I keep looking for good.
Quote from: JeanneP on July 07, 2020, 06:35:45 PMNow the USA has the highest amount people from virus. Over 3 million now.
Yes, but 1,355,623, that is over a third, recovered totally.[
Can you believe that Italy had only 241,956 total cases?
At the time it seemed enormous./color]
Just a quickie here this morning. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen and am dressed for my walk down the hill and back. I'll walk the 3 long blocks down to the larger intersection and back up. Going down is easy, but coming back up is NOT EASY!
Have a nice day, Every Buddy--and try to stay cool!
Sue
Good morning ! Last Wednesday I had a mammogram with follow up visit with the cancer surgeon . All is well & will see her again in 6 months . Yesterday I had a primary care dr. appt. for senior assessment . I was given a neurology test , zapping felt like needles ! Today I have a dentist appt. which had to be cancelled a couple months back because of the virus . Friday I have a dermatologist appt. to have some spots on my face zapped . Then finally I hope all my medical appts. are up to date !
Its been in the low 90's here , cool in the morning & hotter in the afternoon .
We were notified our power will be turned off for 4 hours to replace a power pole . We will be notified before its turned off . The bad thing is our road is narrow & won't be able to leave while they are working in that area . Hopefully we can be away for the day .
Just had another big storm but the sun was out at the same time . Temps gone further up, not down any. 94 right now. I need to take my phone to be checked at Walmarts as not working right. Spent about 4 hours altogether on phone to company but got no place. Talking to Guatemala. Can't seem to get a USA.
Our Electric keep flickering but not gone out yet. Comcast internet and Wifi is just crawling along.
I just do not feel that safe going to talk so close with Walmart Electronic Dept. Maybe wait until about 7 pm tonight
We had rain yesterday for two short bursts, and to maybe have more tomorrow. 96 here now.
I was up at 5:30 am to see my sister off and then went to WalMart for unscented garbage bags. Now it's laundry, laundry, laundry.
I find it scary how the virus has exploded in the southern states and they don't have the tests they need or the equipment they need.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Jane
I can see so many in Texas hitting those beaches on Padra island. I know my group spent a lot of time down there in summer.iwould not go to Texas right now. Or for months . They know I don't want them up here in start of Aug. That they were planning.
Good luck with the laundry and trash bags, Jane.Isn't it irritating to pick up the wrong item. I have done it so often. NC is fairly locked down, and so is this facility, so I am not too worried. Just watch where I go and who I let in.
Jeanne, can't blame you for telling your TX daughter not to come up. Tell me how WM does with your phone. My phone battery is running down awfully fast now and I need more storage space.
Where is everyone? The PT was here yesterday and the exercises he had me doing on my arm hurt my back! Go figure! I'm going to mop the baths and kitchen today. The cleaners were here and changed our bed and cleaned the showers yesterday. They have so few workers, they don't do much. Hopefully, when this is all over, they will have more time. I hope everyone stays safe and healthy. Sharon
HOT, HOT, HOT here..and severe storms to come this afternoon.
My sister and husband had a 12 hour drive home...and found they had had a severe storm there Tues. They live at the top of a hill and enough water ran down the road up the hill to raise the concrete squares.
I'm in for the rest of the day..had to mail a charger for Bill's work laptop he'd forgotten.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
Jane
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Not gotten anyone to work on my phone yet. Suppose to be people at Walmart and Target that you can take them to be never seem to be in the dept. Also I am getting that I don't want to be so close to anyone and would be handling back and forth the phones and talking on them. I have my home line and Comsumer Cell still so can use them. Not on the phones very much anyway. Still hate texting and that is all the family does.
Did a run to Aldi but even at 10am just to hot out. So humid.
Did find a couple bottles of Spray Disinfectant Lycsol Not seen it for awhile. Just me in the house and so I just spray down the shower after use and do the sinks in the kitchen. Did they wood floors yesterday. Running out of that stuff also. That is it. Everything in the house needs a good dusting. I did open all the windows at 7am this morning for couple hours and turned the A/c off for couple hours. Get some fresh air in. Expecting another big storm tonight. I stood on the porch in that big on yesterday. Sure came down but felt so good.
Tuesday I had an appt. at my primary care doctor's office for a senior assessment . A medical student conducted the test . I seemed to have passed . Yesterday I finally got an appt. for a dental cleaning . Tomorrow I see the dermatologist to have some precancerous spots on my face zapped . All of these appts. have been on hold because of COVID-19 .
The weather has been hot , in the 90's , so the a/c is on during the day . It cools down at night .
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up and dressed for a while and am ready to walk outside shortly. I want to get my walk finished before too many people are out walking. I wear a mask that Tim made for me when I'm walking (unless I only see other walkers!). There is one man who usually walks the same time I do, but he stays to his side of the street and I stay on mine!
There are still lots of coronavirus patients hospitalized at our local hospital and also some deaths. It's pretty scary here and although I do walk daily, I try to avoid other people who might be walking when I do.
I hope Every Buddy is well and has a good day planned. Take care, Every Buddy.
Sue
I'm glad to see more people posting. Jane, that is quite a drive for your bil & sister. Glad you could find his charger. It is really hot here too--in the mid 90's. I just came in from walking Bunny and whew! I usually am cold due to my thyroid, but it was too hot for me.
The PT was here this AM and put me through my paces. He is a really nice guy and honeymooned in Paris, so we have lots to talk about between exercises.
My house is clean as of yesterday. John swept & cleaned the kitchen, I cleaned the vanities and toilets and mopped the kitchen and both baths and the cleaning gals cleaned the showers and changed our sheets. I suppose I could dust a little, but it isn't shouting at me. So think I'll read this afternoon. It's a book by Frank who is from the lowcountry. Sue introduced me to her books.
Alpiner, glad all is well with you. Stay in and stay cool.
Sue, it sounds like you are being careful with your walking, etc. AL has really had a bad time with the virus.
Mary, hope all is well with you. Are you back in the dining room yet? I have no idea when we will be.
Marilyn, check in. Jeanne, I think you are wise to get by with what you have before going to WM or Target. I'm waiting too. Stay healthy everyone. Sharon
I had a dermatology appt. this morning . I thought I was to have a couple of spots zapped . Both arms back of hands got zapped & several spots on my face . I pointed out a couple of white spots & asked if those were any thing , they got zapped too ! So I have all my medical & dental appts. taken care of for 3 months . Wish I could take a trip ! Sure need to get away just like everyone else !!
Same old story here as you all are having....way too hot and humid to be outside, and nowhere to go anyway. I am going to make a run to the grocery store for some walnuts and a cantaloupe.
Take care, stay safe and healthy!!
jane
Sharon, we've been back in the dining room for a week or so ... but they've set up extra tables in the lobby. In the dining room (round tables usually for 4), we're only one to a table. The tables they set up in the lobby are the long tables, and only 2 each for those tables, one at each end. Still, it's good to be in the dining room - and LOTS easier for the staff.
alpiner, glad you've gotten those appointments taken care of. I'm certainly glad to be seeing some other people for a while. Even if it means I have to quarantine in my apartment for another few days.
I'm getting my stuff ready to leave tomorrow. Fortunately, I don't have to take a lot of clothes. With a washer/dryer in the house, it's not like I have to plan for a week. And I won't be leaving the house once I get there. I'm sure there's wifi, and I'll have my laptop, tablet, and phone, so I'll be in touch while I'm there.
Sharon.
Sounds like you are working harder at your new place than you were before. Maybe later you will get more done by the home cleaners. Good thing you have John to help. That is a lot of cleaning as you have not been in that long. I use to be a big of a fanatic on cleaning all the time. Just not anymore.
Right now i seem to keep either breaking things or loosing. Todays mess was I was watching TV eating on the Couch. Had a bowl of Cream of Broccoli Soup on a tray. Reached for a pen and all tipped over . Good thing I have slip covers which I had to take off but now need to take to Laundry. Not today. Will take all my afghans. Slip covers, bed spread and what ever else need doing on Monday. Still going to be this hot all next week. Mother nature sure is making us pay for something these days.
Good weekend all. Stay indoors and cool.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've been up for a while, finally dressed and ate breakfast, and am now getting ready for my walk downhill and back up. So far I haven't seen anyone else out walking this morning.
I hope Every Buddy looking in is well and having a nice start to your day. I'll wear the mask Tim made me and try to avoid anyone else who might be out walking.
Have a good day, Every Buddy and try to stay cool!
Sue
Jeanne, I'm a great one for dropping or spilling. If I have soup for lunch, I eat at the table because I kknow I'll have a disaster elsewhere. Actually, all that cleaning was spread over 3 or 4 days, so not too bad.I've got laundry sorted and started this morning. You might check out Best Buy for your phone repairs. I think that is where I will go, but I think you have to make an appt with the Geek Squad.
Jane, I really spaced it on my grocery list when John went and need several things. Guess I will go tomorrow or else put up with J's complaining. Hot (mid 90's) and humid here, but actually felt good when I took Bunny out. BTW, when I walk her, it's in our yard! Nothing far.
Mary, I hope you have your usual happy time at the beach, but be careful. I'm glad you are able to eat in the dining room, even if spaced out. We can't, but they are adding a few activities for us. Not sure any appeal to me, but still nice that we're moving forward.
Alpiner, glad you have all your dr's appts finished for a while. I see so many, I never finish. At least my primary makes home visits and so does the PT.
John has his important eye appt Monday to see if his field of vision is shrinking more and if blindness is on the horizon. Please God, not!
I finished my book by Dorothea Benton Frank last night--THE SINGLE GIRLS.It was light and fun. Some of you might like it.
Nothing else planned for today but the laundry. Everyone, stay safe. Sharon
Afternoon, Buddies!
Sharon, Mary, Sue, Alpiner, Jeanne...so good to see your posts today. I hope Marilyn and Darlene are ok.
We had a storm come through this morning and now it's hot and humid again. I went out to the Redemption Center to take back bottles and cans we pay deposits on, but they were locked, even though sign says 8:00-1:00 pm on Sat. At 11;30 locked up tight. So, I took them back to the garage. I did go by the gas station and fill up the car.
We're to have a second round of showers this afternoon. My yard guy is here getting everything cut and trimmed.
I watched some Netflix this morning since there's absolutely nothing on TV on the weekends but re-runs, it seems.
jane
Now the last time I checked with Best Buys you could not go in the store. Had to order on line if buying new and then they would bring it out to your car. Not my way of shopping. So still not got phone working right.
Now Target are letting people in usual shopping hours. May try them Monday
Well here comes the storm. Wasn't expecting this but Hail Stones just pouring down on the roof. Been years since had that noise. It is cooling down but will be back up in 90s tomorrow.
Friend just stopped by to pick up a couple books and some material and Elastic to make some Masks. She stopped in Dollar tree and picked me up a couple of thing. We stayed out on porch.
Checked my car when driving yesterday. Still showing just under a half tank. It has been over a month since I fill filled up and so you can see I have not been far. I am no more that 3 miles from most things I use and so that makes it nice. Still not gotten my new drivers license which should have gotten in April. Did open up 3 weeks ago but place is packed. Friday they did put On TV. Can get new licenses now but I think that means more people getting for first time or renewing .I
i only have to do the road driving Test and so I doubt I can because they will not be wanting to get in my car and be so close. Will just try and reach them again Monday. Not worrying about it. Sure not going to stand in line with all those young people either. Body to Body. I do need to see if I can get the yearly Sticker on Line by July 31. Yes they want they $175. That I think they will stop you for if not applied to your licence plate.
Off to make dinner. Rain stopped.
Jeanne, I'm glad I live in Alabama. The license tags are a reasonable price (although I pay an extra fee for the military tag). I have to go to the license office to get a new tag and to pay for it. I'll have to get Tim (my son) to go with me for the tag.
How's the weather up your way? It is blazing hot outside now and will get hotter. I'm planning my morning walk and know I'll be sweating, puffing and panting on the way back uphill!
I hope every Buddy looking in has a good day planned--and hopefully not too hot!
Sue
Trip down was hard - took much longer than usual. Got here, house cleaning wasn't finished. Elevator didn't work, but that got fixed quickly. Then the power went out - for the whole area - off about an hour.
Much better today. Kids and babies are wonderful. The house is fabulous - lots of amenities and extras. More later. Stay cool everybody.
Hi every buddy just letting you know that all is well here. Been here to read every day.
Hi everyone...all is ok with me...not liking the heat and humidity...Sue glad you are still walking...I see a couple people when I walk...but we are far apart...Jane at least you get a little rain send some to Texas...Mary hope you are enjoying your family...I just got off phone with no 2 son...Jeanne sorry you are having phone problems...I don't like to be connected to someone I can't understand...happens a lot...Sharon glad all is well with you...I can't find any Lysol spray anywhere....but do have the wipes..Alpiner doesn't cool down here..hot when go to bed..and hot all day...Hope everyone is staying safe and cool...I'm still doing church on line..today I used my instant pot..filled it with meat and veggies...to hot to cook......take care..Darlene
Evening, Buddies.
Mary...glad things are getting settled at the beach.
Jeanne...storms here yesterday too, but no hail, thank heavens. Hope your car wasn't damaged. My tags were over $450 for each car.
Sue...watch out for the heat and those rising numbers in AL.
Darlene....stay safe in that heat and humidity...and those awful numbers in TX.
Marilyn...glad all is ok with you. When is K being taken to his boys' homes?
Sharon...hope all is ok with you.
ALpiner...stay cool and healthy
Nothing exciting here except Iowa numbers are going up...like a lot of our states.
I've been on the computer a lot today working on the enrollment for the Latin classes at SeniorLearn. I also watched a couple shows I've come to like on Netflix. Heavens knows there's nothing on the regular cable channels.
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up, dressed and read the paper. I need to eat some breakfast and get outside for my daily walk down hill and back up. Other than that I haven't done much else.
I hope every Buddy is feeling well this morning and you'll all have a nice day. Take care and stay safe!
Sue
Morning, Buddies!
Beautiful morning here and not quite so humid. I need to get out to the Farm Fleet for bird seed and back to WalMart for some pharmacy items.
Our numbers here in Iowa are rising, too..and I can't imagine the meetings and planning for opening school next month. What a nightmare. I'm glad I'm retired and don't have that to add to the stress the teachers already have.
jane
Keith will not be going to visit at the oldest son's house without me. That is the same son (doctor) who wanted to put him into a Memory care facility back in December of 2018, When Keith spoke with that son he kept asking him "are you going to take care of me?" over and over again. Yesterday I found out that his ex wife was trying to farm Keith out to another friend to get him to Vancouver and told that friend that the boys should get a helper for Keith. Our private business is getting all over. The son is the one who ask his mother to give Keith a ride (Keith's ex). I am glad the trip was cancelled. If I take Keith to California with me at least there I will have the help of my son and his girlfriend. I just wanted to get away from home for a weekend without taking Keith. Oh Well.
Marilyn
Looks like you are not going to ever get any help from Keiths family. It is going to be up to you to decide the legal work in the future. You will do the right thing. But just see, if anything happens and Keith Passes they will be right there.
Just seen it with a friend. Lived for 19 years with the man who took care of my yard for 24 years. He passed 5 weeks ago .Along came his grandchildren to decide what they were going to do . He had a grave next to his first wife. Wanted there but they said to expensive. Had him cremated and his body now in a Refrigerated truck someplace with many others being told it will be about 3 month now before can be done.
she no longer knows what is happening. Good thing that the house,cars all hers as she had 20 years ago. His insurance was never changed but did not amount to much anyway.
Could you get anyone to come in to take care of Keith if just for a few days. get a break away . Can't go very far anyway. I know I have to get out of the house soon for more that a hour a day.
Jeanne it would cost me $15 per hour for all the hours day and night. I will not pay someone for sleeping $15 an hour, He doesn't need 24 hr care. When I went to California by myself over Christmas back in 2018 it cost me $1000+ for someone to stay here with Keith. We just don't have that kind of $$ anymore after paying 10thousnad+ to make my car like brand new. It is my last car. The only $$ left in savings is for the property taxes that will come up starting in November. He does have some stocks left in his IRA that I don't want to sell until the market goes back up. We are living on our Social security now.
Weatherguessers were wrong on the temp...back to 90 here. :knuppel2:
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
Marilyn.
Now Here in my area I believe that just so family can get a break the City nursing home. Most people there pay by giving their SS etc. Been here for 130 year but now its quite nice. Lot of people I know now live in there and they have a building where if a person has a problem like your husband and yourself has. There is a daily bus that comes by me. Picks up 3 seniors for 6 hours a day. They live it home with family. But if say just a wife or husband. I believe a person can be admitted in there for a week. I know that Medicare covers part of that. Are they charge just a % of what it cost for the people to be in there full time.its a good system. Check it out for yourself.
That's good info for Marilyn, Jeanne.
I missed all of today's posts except Jeanne, so can't comment on them.
Today was John's important eye appt, so we were gone much of the day. It was great news though. John's good eye's optic nerve has been stable for 4 years and his bad eye has been stable since 2018 when they removed his cataract and put in a stent. I think John misunderstood when the dr said he might go blind. I suspect he was talking about his bad eye which only has 8% vision anyway. John has trouble understanding or hearing certain consonants in spite of his hearing aids. I had to drive home since they dilated his eyes. It was probably 15-20 miles.
I found out that they have mobile grooming for dogs that come here. That will be wonderful. She's a ragmop again.So tomorrow I will have to get the name and # of the groomer. I also need to get the name of a good vet, just in case. However, she is so much more energetic since we moved here and she gets her long walkies which she hadn't been getting since I've had trouble walking, but John is taking over that now.
I was so tired when we got home, I fell asleep about 8:00 and didn't wake up till 10:00 when John woke me. Now I can't sleep.
I hope everyone is okay and that Jeanne's comment about Marilyn referred to respite care or care while she goes to her son's.Fill me in if anything important was posted. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen and would like to get outside for my morning walk. However, the Molly Maids cleaners are coming to clean and I need to wait for them to arrive. I hope they get here soon.
Not much else going on here this morning. I'm hoping the Molly Maids will get here soon so that I can get my morning walk finished!
Have a nice day Every Buddy.
Sue
Good cloudy morning from the upper midwest! Storms to come later today and tomorrow, too.
Sharon...good idea on mobile groomer and hurrah on John's eyes.
Jeanne...good idea for Marilyn.
Sue...hope you got your walk in.
My mowing guy came yesterday and trimmed my honeysuckle hedge, as I'd asked him to do. It'd gone nuts with all the rain...but he's got it nicely trimmed and it's not looking like a hedge gone wild.
Nothing else exciting here...what a world we're living in now. I did see one of my bridge ladies in the WalMart parking lot...seems the only place people see each other! :2funny: ...and so chatted a bit with her.
Stay cool, safe, and healthy,
jane
I just can't make up my mind as to what to do today. Slept about 10 hours last night. Some good dreams.Think I am doing to much sleeping. Would be walking more but just to hot. would have to be up by 6am. Can only do that if going on a trip.Wish I could plan one now. Think it is going to be awhile.
Now the big thing in town are the Schools. should they open or not. I swear with the people getting to meeting on everything seem to just argue. Virus not doing to bad around here now but still its here. Lots of young now coming up Positive. Parents are some for and some against. Glad I don't have that around me.
So many problems with the Masks or no Masks in the stores.Many fights. NOw the paper was saying its voted to the store owners to handling. Was in big Meijers yesterday and sort of 70 with and 30% not wearing. I use to love shopping but now hating to go in. Sort of gives me a creeping feeling. Masks bother me and can't make up mind as to what I wan't to get. No one is following the feet showing which way to go. Its hard as use to just knowing where thing are and heading for them. Some people give a dirty look when in isle wrong way. And 6 ft apart never has worked when stores busy. So soon they will be tearing the foot markers up.
Rules seem to be hard to follow in the USA. Never had them before. Other countries seem to be much better. That is why the Pandemic is doing better there.
They are now ask for no children, but seems every women in there yesterday had 2 or 3 with them. Still running around. Walmart is really bad.
But just has we Brits were taught to do. (JUST CARRY ON )My Friends and family over there keep telling me that.
Think will just fix lunch and try to skip a nap and maybe head for the big Mall by me that has very little in it. Walk in there. Library is open but just so many at a time allowed in. I need to make copies but will wait until during the week. They try to give people just a hour in at a time. Another thing hard to keep check on that. People enjoy their AC. The snack bar is closed down.
Masks or no masks! Here is an article from CDC to help you decide:
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6928e2.htm?s_cid=mm6928e2_e&deliveryName=USCDC_921-DM32906
Good Morning Buddies. I think I might go to the Farmers Market with a friend this Morning I just read that the nursing home where my Hospice Patient is has 2 tested positive for the virus in staff members and two hospital worker as well who had traveled out of state. Our county has had 57 cases with 3 active. All is well here a neighbor friend stopped by yesterday evening for a little conversation we social distanced round the dining room table.
Marilyn....that's the number for my County, except 11 are active and isolated at home.
It was a delightful 68 degrees this morning after a lot of thunder and lightning last night. I don't know that we got any actual rain. More to come in a few hours. BUT, I did get my lazy bones out and walked a little less than a mile. It's been a long time since the temps were where I could do that. More heat and humidity to come this week.
Patricia is coming down tomorrow for a couple of days. Her daughter-in-law went into labor last night at 2:15 am, so the wait for little boy is on.
I see WalMart will require ALL wear masks starting next week.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
I get so tired of people arguing about the masks. If the CDC says to wear them, then everyone should wear them. They aren't particularly comfortable, but it's no big deal. My PT has to wear a mask, gown, and head shield now. He isn't happy, but he's following the rules.
Other than drs, and the main bldg here, I don't go anywhere. It's way to hot to walk. I do take Bunny out in the front yard, but that's all.
Glad all of you are staying safe too. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while, cleaned up the kitchen, and Tim came over to bring me some things for my fridge. We visited for a while and then he went back home. I'm going to walk down the hill soon and back up. That will be my outside chore for the day. I want to do some trimming of my overgrown sidewalk later today, too.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well this morning. Have a nice day and try to stay cool!
Sue
SIL came this morning and did my yard. Looks so nice. It was great getting up to temps in the 60s for awhile. I opened up the house but now had to close up and put the AC on again
Everytime my yard get done I feel like I can take the day off even though I don't help with it.
Today I tried again to find out about me driving on my License that ran out in April. Tried the State again. Got no place only push button this then that. Typed a question and came up No 174 in line. I finely called the Police dept here in town. Said if you stop me for something and ask for my license and show expired what you going to do. So he said Nothing . Have extended them until OCT 1st. Told him going to just put it away and worry later.
Jane. Still need to get my sticker to put on Plate.Unless go out can't do that either. One reason being that I now found out that with Seniors (ours is $175) if you tax report for 2018 shows final income at under $24000. then can get sticker for $25. Both those women did it. So I have the women at the Senior Centre checking it out. As SS amount does not figure in on your earnings then. I just show my Min. distribution on my annuity and interest on couple CD which did not come to make up anywhere near the $25Grand will hold off buying mine until I find out. This is just for This year and Next.
Spent all our time on paper work or phone anymore try to keep thing straight. I though I had my Estate in Order 2 years ago but now its really messed up.
Sharon...glad you're staying in and safe.
Jeanne...here people make appts with the local treasurer's office where they now do the driver's license test for eyes etc.
We used to have people who came weekly from the State and they had to be among the rudest, nasty people ever. Legislature finally wised up and put it in the county treasurer's office. Much more efficient and local people who are not rude.
I agree about feeling better when the yard...and, for me, the hedge is neat and tidy. :2funny:
Sue...glad Mr. Tim came by and hope you get out for your walk.
I've taken to keeping a mask in the car and one in my purse. I'm not in the habit yet of putting it on as I get out of my car. Soon that'll be second nature, I assume.
I'm so glad I'm no longer teaching and don't have to be in that limbo of what will happen come August.
And now medical folks are saying this fall and winter will be worse than anything we've had so far. I feel so sorry for people who have sick loved ones at home and are trying to cope and keep them well. It was hard enough last summer with keeping cold and flu from Raymond as I took him to chemo here in town and down in Cedar Rapids, plus the onc doc appts.
Keep safe and healthy,
jane
Talking about drivers' licenses. We have to get the Real ID license for North Carolina, since ours is for South. We also have to change plates on the car. I don't know if we will have to pay vehicle tax then or later. We got a bill from SC and I told them we had moved 5/15, so they said, oh, okay you don't owe anything then. I couldn't believe we did because we got a refund on last yrs after we sold my car.
No other news here. Sounds like we are all in the same boat, just staying home or doing nothing much. As to the landscaping, after 12 yrs, I just take it for granted. Guess I'm spoiled now. Take care, everyone. Sharon
Sharon.
Now do you think they would really notice if your address has changed .You are only going from one side Carolina to the other.Same on the Changing plates.
I sometime think some of us people stick to to many rules at times.\
I have seen people here driving on plates from one State and then the moved to Illinois and had the same plates and things for Texas. Some people dont have to change Drivers License for 10 years. My friend had not had to take a test or anything since leaving college. I am going to just sit back and forget about the darn things until they know what they are doing
Usually you don't take a eye test only when getting new license. Would be nice if our Treasurer did it. Right down the street from me.. They hardly have many in that office. Need more work to do. Maybe give them a call. But if the Police dept says not to worry long as you keep your Drivers Insurance good. Mine is high because of getting the new car.
Every day now in the paper you see accidents with cars and lots say .charged for have no Auto Insurance. so many now. Last damage to my car. He didn't have any. My old car. Now I make sure I have plenty. I am going to call them though as I have put only 50 miles on my car in 3 months. See if I can get it lowered a little as I doubt we will be doing much traveling for the next year the way things are going.
Lots seem to be getting rude now. Fact I think I am not my old sweet self. Was kidding friend the other day saying. Nobody had better mess with me right now. I am turning into a 5ft 2 . Tiger.
The cleaning ladies came this AM when I was just finishing my breakfast. They don't tell you when they are coming or what time and are doing minimal work. I have them do the tub & shower and change our bed. I don't know if they will be back today or not.
We have an appt. to get our Dr. license next week. We need to get it changed in order to register to vote. I'm not sure I will vote anyway this year but am sure John will. I just don't like either candidate.
I also have an appt to get my bladder scan & xray next Tues. I've decided to stop the med for an over-active bladder because it charges the ins. co $328 which can add up and put me in the donut hole before the end of the year.
Jane, glad Patricia is coming for a visit. Your family is very supportive. I know what you mean about feeling better when the shrubs and vines, etc are all nicely trimmed.
Sue, nice that you have Molly Maids and Tim to do the things you can't. Stay safe around the maids.
Hi Jeanne, Darlene, Alpiner, Marilyn and all. Not many posts these days--I guess because none of us are doing much.
Wear your masks and stay safe. Sharon
Good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in today. I've been up, dressed, fixed and ate breakfast and am almost ready to go outside for my down hill walk. It's 3 long blocks downhill and back up. I'm OK with it, but the last 3 blocks get me puffing and panting.
I hope Every Buddy looking in is feeling well and has a nice day planned. Some will be able to sit outdoors and others may just stay inside if the weather is cooler. Take care Every Buddy and stay cool.
Sue
Nothing exciting here either.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I think that I am going to chance it and go to Kohls today. I need to buy new Bras.bad. Not been in any of the stores sinse April.
My iPad is going crazy. I spell things right but it keeps changing the words. I am getting so tired of all technology these days.
Tv nothing on cable at all. I don't have any screaming on yet. Comcast showing nothing like what the tv book showers should be on. wiFi so slow. I may try calling them.
Seems to be cooler out today. Not as humid. More rain coming and me still with NY roof leak. Roof has to be dry for 4 days before can put sealing on.. Rain planned for next 5 days.
Good morning..just checking in....nothing new with me...I plan to go next week to restock what I need..it will be 3 weeks since I been out...we have had 100 + temps the past few days...am walking early...also the virus numbers are climbing...Hi to everyone..stay cool
Maybe now this may help a little with the mask wearing and it pertains to all states not just Mine. As it was left ,now the the stores themselves to take care of problem No calling Police to handle anything. There have been so many fights.
Walmarts did it first. No one will be allowed in Store if not wearing. If in then no items will be rung up for them. No going through the Check your self lanes and Security escorting you out. Now Target doing the same.All large stores So I don't think Kohls, Macy's will not follow. About the small ones in the Malls I don't know. I have not been in Months but people say that a lot of them are not open.. Also have to have mask put on outside not after entering stores.
Now this is how other countries handled things back in early May and it seems to have worked there.
UK was getting as Lax as US after watching what people could get by with here but now over there, Start July 23 There will be a fine of what here would be $200 (theirs aprox. 140 pounds) first time then more if caught again.
Just have to see how this goes.
Now on My Past Due License and my due July 31 sticker the State of Illinois has now given Extensions until Nov 1st. Saying one reason being the long lines and the hot weather. so I can sit back now. fact if it gets to that on The Drivers License I can just try to do it for the 2021 year. It needs a Road test so no way would they do it right now anyway.
Everything is so mixed up. going to be a lot more accidents, car bashing . running lights anything that some people will try to get away with as the police do not seem to be hiding around corners or watching at the moment. So I will just keep to my usual 5 mile radios for all I need.
Good Morning, Buddies!
It's heating up again with oppressive humidity. Hmmm, it must be July in Iowa!
Patricia arrived yesterday afternoon and is a delightful guest. She's out wallking...too hot and humid for this "fragile flower"... :2funny:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up and dressed to go outside, but so far haven't made it past my door! I want to get my walk finished before it gets unbearably hot here today. I have a new mask to wear and hope I won't see anyone else walking when I do. I'm not expecting Tim to come over this morning as he stopped by yesterday to bring me some more food. He and Kris probably have plans for today.
Take care Every Buddy. And Try to stay cool!
Sue
It's to be in the mid 90's all week here. John doesn't mind it, but I do and stay in.
My PT didn't show up at 11:00 today, so I called him, but had to leave a message. No answer yet. The cleaner that came yesterday came back today and changed my bed and cleaned the baths.
I've been trying to check in with my friends & family via phone, just to have someone to talk to. Yesterday, I spent all afternoon printing out and finding photos on the computer to send to my sil. She was so sad that she didn't have any Ede family pictures. Her husband's sister moved her to IA and threw out lots of things Millie treasured. I hope these will make her happier.
My dil has taken over all the genealogy for our family and has set up a special private area on FB for us all to share. Over the years I have given her all kinds of gen. info on the families and when we moved, I completely emptied my files of gen, including pictures, etc and sent them to her, so she has plenty to keep her busy during the pandemic. Her boys are 18 and 21, so they don't need watching and care, except for having lots of food available! The older one is going to an advanced AF camp this summer. In fact may be there now. He will be a Senior this fall.
Nothing else going on. Sounds like everyone is staying home or walking. Jane, have fun with Patricia.
Oh, Jeanne, do you wear mastectomy bras? If so, I can give you the name and phone # of an off-shoot of Penneys that sells them. It's called Jodee's. I think Jane uses them too.
Stay safe, everyone, especially Darlene in TX! Sharon
Sharon.
Now like some of us over the year. Not many now. Well we just always got into your forum even though we never had a Breast Problem. I think now that it is the same with all the forums. People use to stay in the one for Pets etc but that not had any for long time. Lots of people with cats seemed to just talk about them in other places. I know that some people didn't like it and dropped out of S and F. Now me I just buzz through what ever I see people posting in. Read about whatever and if I can add something to it I do. We need people in order to keep S and f going.
I worked 6 years on Family Geneology. Loved doing it. I am they only one in US so all mine is British Isles. I did however find that my Grandparent did live close to Boston from 1889 to 1899 but then returned to England. I have found the grave of his first wife and a baby son in Lowell Mass and visited it twice. Only thing is other that a second cousin (Happens to be of the Gypsy race) very interested in Dad's side and we now are very close. I never had but one cousin growing up. Now I need to get into more of Mothers side. Only thing is none of my children here are interested at all. But will do it anyway. Amazing what one learns.
We'll be heading home in the morning - long day's drive. I'll check in again when I get to Margaret's. Hugs to all!
Good morning, Every Buddy! I've been up for a while, had breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, and looked for the hat I wear when I walk outside. So far I haven't actually gone outside to start downhill! I don't usually see anyone else out walking when I'm going down hill. There are several other people who walk about the same time, but who like to stay on the other side of the street.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
I've been up, had breakfast, dressed, put in a load of laundry (more to come), took Bunny out and fed her, called LazyBoy to see what has happened to the chair I ordered. They say it will be the end of the month or beginning of Aug. I ordered it June 1! It's supposed to be made especially for people with lumbar problems, so I hope it helps mine. We have 2 Ecco recliners that are supposed to be good for the back, but I can't sit in them for very long. John loves it though. He thought I was being a spendthrift to buy the new chair, which is very expensive, but I think it is important for me.
Mary, I hope you had a good time at the beach with the baby and other family and that you have a safe drive home. We look forward to hearing about it.
Jeanne, I thought maybe you were one without a BC history, but wasn't sure. Your kids may not be interested in genealogy now, but may appreciate what you've done later. Some people never see the benefit of it, but I think knowing your past ancesters and their stories is important. Only one of my kids are interested plus my dil and some nieces who are just getting on the bandwagon.
No plans for today other than laundry and finishing my book by J L Jance. I actually had read it before but John brought it home and liked it and I got started on it before I realized I'd read it. It's a mystery and good.
Jane, have fun with Patricia. Marilyn, hope all is well with you. Sue, hope you found your hat and got your walk in. Darlene, be careful shopping. TX numbers are scary.
Sharon
Went to Walmarts at 8am this morning. Usually never go on Sat. Only letting people in and out one door. All barricaded and signs up all over. People all seemed to be wearing masks now. I think they have caught on the the Store Management. Lets see if it works when crowds form.
Already 8 deg. So in the house for me for rest of the day. Going to just be lazy. Not in any mood for any kind of cleaning. Not even taken my laundry to the cleaners this week. Other than sheets and towels I have been hand rinsing things. Wearing just next to nothing around the house in light cotton.
Think now some kind of Virus has hit my Desktop. Windows 10 a mess. Not much I do on any of my Tech stuff right now.
Finely my car getting to the empty mark after 2 months. To hot to stand at the pump and fill it up. Think tyres need a look at also. may be low a little. Not going to far and so wait for a cooler day. Maybe that will be fall who knows .I seem to be just going day to day now. Use to be I had plans as to what going to do each day of the week. Doubt anyone gets back to having a system...
Watching such as Texas, Florida and couple other places. Sort of scary .The young still seem to not want to listen. Lot In my Texas group. May as well not even talk to them about it.
Wish there was such a company that could come in with a Big Sucks ion Machine and suck all the dust I know is everywhere in the house.. Along with in the Carpets. Should do like Sharon and move on.
Mary . that was a quick trip to the beach. Hope it was worth you having go stay away from your home for the 10 days. Glad all family O.K.
Think will just make some pickles with what SIL brought me the other day. finely found some Apple cider Vin. I don't like White. doesn't this sound exciting....
Safe trip home, Mary!
It's already hot here, but not so horribly humid as yesterday.
Patricia left before 8:00 for the 5 hour drive home, and I managed a very short walk.
Now I'm in for the day. I'm going to read and binge watch a Netflix Hallmark Channel series I really enjoy...The Good Witch. :coolsmiley:
There's laundry to do, but that may get pushed back to tomorrow.
Numbers are rising here, too.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane, I'm also a "Good Witch" fan. She and her (screen hubby) do a good job with their roles and I enjoy that program. However, I think I read that the "Good Witch" will be going off for the rest of the summer. I mostly stick to Hallmark movies. I remember when the actress playing the "Good Witch" was an actress who played a military role prior to her "Good Witch" role.
Sue
jane, glad you had a good visit with Patricia.
Jeanne, we were at the beach for a week - the usual time. It's just a long drive, but one we're willing to make.
Sue and I got back to Margaret's house about 6 pm - not too bad a drive. But we were glad to be out of the car. Margaret and her car load (Jesse, Darby & Henry) got here about an hour later.
It was a good week - especially fun to have children again - for the first time in many years. We had Henry, who managed to charm everybody of all ages. And Granddaughter Alison's three foster kids (ages 13, 9, and 2) were delightful. All had a good time playing in the ocean and in the small pool that we had. We picked the house I rented this year because it had an elevator. Then it also had a pool built in to the deck area. It was unexpected and I certainly would not have picked the house for that. But the pool was a huge success. I've already reserved the same house for the same time next year.
Now at Margaret's until I can get COVID tested tomorrow and get the results back.
Hope everybody is doing well, and staying cool.
Good morning, Mary Z. and every Buddy looking in this morning. I am a slow poke this morning and really need to get outside for my down hill/up hill walk. I've had breakfast and cleaned up my kitchen, so need to get outside soon.
I hope Every Buddy is well and that you all have a good day planned (and not TOO HOT!). Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Ah....Monday morning again! :2funny:
Glad you're safely at Margaret's, Mary. What fun to have the babies and children.
I awoke early, went back to sleep and finally got up about 9:15am. Decided to do a bit of an outdoor walk, did that...nor very far...and am back and just finished my English muffins with pear cinnamon jelly that's become my morning breakfast. After I cool down a bit, I'll jump in shower and then decide on a trip to WalMart.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning gals...I've been up awhile..had my walk..now doing laundry..the temp and the virus is continuing to rise...I'm so bored...but I am going to go to Wally World tomorrow....haven't been in 2 weeks..Jane where do you buy the pear cinnamon jelly? Sounds good to me..Mary glad you had good family time...I sure miss my little ones...Jeanne you sound like me...tired of same ole thing every day..covid..Sharon hope you and yours are ok..Hi to Sue..Marlyin and all looking in
Good morning Every Buddy. I've walked down to the corner and back up hill this morning. It's sunny and warm outside and I enjoyed the walk. However, I'm glad I finished that a bit ago as it is going to be very hot here today.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well, not too hot and enjoying your day. If you're staying inside to keep cool, that's a good thing!
If you are staying inside, I hope you have things to keep you busy and not bored. My worst problem these days is being bored!
I'm planning a little yard work when I finally cool down enough to work on the over grown sidewalk! Have a nice day, Every Buddy and stay cool!
Sue
Darlene...on Amazon...Southern Airs brand. YUMMY!!
We went out this morning to go to the Health Department to get our COVID tests. It was easy/peasy - give them some ID information, stay in your car, and get your nose swabbed. Took maybe 5 minutes total. They only contact us if the results are positive. We can get negative results via text or online. That'll be probably tomorrow - and what I need to be able to get back to my place. Margaret went to Aldi, and then we went to her friend's house for an outside visit. Her friend (Ruth) had gotten me a sack of yarn at a yard sale (really nice stuff!), and we picked that up. Then back home. Margaret was going to mow (riding mower for her several acres), but then there was a quick shower, so no mowing until that dries off. I get to decide what I want to work on with new yarn to play with. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jane...I looked on Amazon..only saw jam or preserves...not jelly
I guess it's listed as jam....but it's wonderful and spreads thinly. I love it on toasted English muffins and then add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. I sent you a link to what I buy. It's wonderful, I think.
jane
Going to quit ordering things on line until back to normal. I have gotten the last 2 thing wrong. I can use the one today as it was a Wrist brace to help my thumbs and wrist from now typing to much. Had one already that can us on both hands but wanted this different type one for just the right hand. Turned out it just will go on the left.
The other thing being they sent me the wrong type of Shampoo.
Still hot here and rains some at night. Roof man was out today to see what my roof leak problem .He had just come back from Vacation and his partner who was out 2 weeks ago and figured the problem had left on his. He didn't leave any notes on what he found. So The one today has worked on my place 30 years so just starting from beginning. Tore some off and sealed and will come every other day to check out and do little more. Told him just do all it needs no reason to fill me in on it.I know it is going to cost be needs doing.
State have now moved my getting new drivers lic. and plate sticker until Nov. 1 . So I not bothering about that either. should have been April.Be time for the 2021 by the time they figure things out. Nov will be screwed up with the elections and and after that all the arguing will happen specially if Trump doesn't win. What a year Eh! Who would have thought.
Long as we all still well. I forget the rest.
Hi Gals. Mary's beach visit sounded great with the kids and pool. Hope you get the negative notification tomorrow. Enjoy your yarn.
I'm fine, Darlene, just bored like the rest.
Jane, glad you had a good visit. Wish I could have someone visit. However, they are adding some games and exercise classes for us. I'm going to try to sign up for Scrabble on Thurs, but they only take 10 at a time.
Tomorrow I go for the renal scan. Doubt they'll find anything, but we'll see. I think I will stop at the grocery or Walgreens on the way home. Your breakfast sounds great. I often have Eng muffins with peanut butter or cheese or jelly.
Sue, you are so good about walking and working in the yard. Wish I could still do it. Jeanne, glad they are working on your roof finally. That is such a worry. It's 2:15 AM, so I better try to go to sleep. Stay safe. Sharon
Good morning Every Buddy! Sharon, I hope you're now able to sleep peacefully. I hate days when I get in bed and have something on my mind and can't get to sleep! I'm hoping Tim comes over today because I need to go to the bank up town to resolve some issues. I want to close that account and put the money some other place. The bank is renovating and I think that is the reason they called me about my account.
I hope Every Buddy looking in has a nice day planned--and that you all may be able to stay cool!
Sue
Hi Gals. I'm already stressed today. First I was tired, then we decided Bunny was sick--isn't eating or doing her business and I have the scan at 2:00. John took Bunny all the way back to our old vet who still has her records and left her. They will keep her till I pick her up or call them & find out what's going on. I'm afraid it is her liver again. She was 12 in April, so we will be lucky to have her much longer, I'm afraid if it is her liver. Not the news I wanted first thing this AM.
I did get to sleep at 2:00 or so and got up at 8:30, so did get some sleep. All for now. Sharon
It seems many of us had that really off night. I, too, couldn't get to sleep and had to resort to a pill.
We had a good rain shower this morning, then it cleared and I decided I needed to walk...did a mile ... and clouds reappeared as did the humidity and I came home soaked from the heat and sweat. My shower time felt so good. Mow looking like another rain storm outside.
Fresh corn on the cob is here and I so love it.
Back to Netflix for this afternoon.
jane
Good morning Every Buddy. I've been up and dressed for a while and hope to get outside soon for my morning walk. It's already pretty hot here and I know it will get even hotter!
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and having a good morning. Take care and try to stay cool!
Sue
Such weather we are having if it is not up in the 90s then it is storming. Bad tornado 6 miles from me yesterday and so many trees down. Wind was 75 miles.. TV weather men can scare the heck out of some people. notice some leaving their homes.
I checked the roof inside the front bathroom and called the company working on the roof.They did just put some soft seal on the seams the other day which has to set. Watching to see that it holds until 4 days of no rain.
Whole roof has to be done over. Seems to not be wet inside. No point worrying as more storms to day.
Had this man for things for 40 years he will get things put in good shape again when it dries. now he tells me he is retiring so there goes him along with my handy man and the yard man. All gotten 40 years ago. Same happened now with my doctors. 2 quit since this virus started. ENT is one. Need to get a new primary. Guess that happens when we got old. Could move but hate to do it....
Think will just read more today. Watch that I don't eat every 3 hours like I did yesterday. Not large amounts but not most healthy either. Weight staying same...
Hello every buddy. I've been lurking here reading every day. I don't have much to say. I'm not getting out except to walk the dog, stop at a neighbors to visit in the afternoon, and go to dinner on Friday nights. I order my groceries from Instaart and they are delivered in about 2 hours or less after I place my order. I have also ordered from Walmart and picked them up every couple of weeks. I am going to lunmch with a couple of friends next Taco Tuesday.
Marilyn and Jeanne, I don't think any of us have much to say right now. Everybody just staying in and trying to stay well.
I did get out for a while this morning. Margaret took me to the eye doc for my followup glaucoma check. When I saw him for the initial visit a month ago, he didn't think I needed to be doing anti-glaucoma drops. So he had me stop, then recheck in a month. It still looks like it's not a problem, but I'm to go back in 3 months for another check. That's an expensive medicine, so I'm glad to take that off my list. Margaret had a bunch of other errands to run, so I was just along for the ride for the rest of the morning.
Margaret's friend got me a big sack of yarn at a yard sale while we were gone. It's really nice stuff - quite a variety. Of course, she wouldn't let me pay her, but I've already knitted her a headband out of some of it as a "thank you".
No results yet from our Covid test, but I'd think it they were positive, the results would be quicker in getting back to us - at least I hope so.
jane, I dearly love the fresh corn on the cob, too. Margaret picked a few ears yesterday, and we had it for dinner last night - not really ready for the picking, but she couldn't resist. And it was delicious! We've also been having cherry tomatoes and squash, right out of her garden. Yum!
Sharon, how is Bunny? You didn't post yesterday, and I know you were worried.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Good Afternoon, Buddies!
Glad to read everyone is doing ok.
Mary...nice to get good yarn!
Hi to Marilyn, Jeanne, and Sue, Sharon, Darlene....stay cool.
Today was my annual "wellness" visit...nothing much to it. BP ok at 130/70 and she listened to my lungs and heart and carotid arteries and everything apparently perking along ok. Got my prescriptions in hand and now need to go to hospital for blood work one of these morning...fasting, of course. :(
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Mary, I think it was a false alarm. Anyway, the vet got her to do her thing and then she ate and drank. Same today. The vet says some dogs hold everything in when they are scared of a storm and then don't want to eat. She has been scared of the storms, but this is a new reaction. She slept by my bed till she was sure the storm was gone, then went back to the couch. She has a bed, but it is in the den and farther from us, so she prefers the couch. She's not spoiled or anything!
I had to go for my scan in Pineville, quite aways, and then I called the vet and found out I could pick Bunny up, so drove another 15 miles and then back all the way. A lot of driving for me. I haven't heard the results of my scan yet--probably tomorrow, but the tech didn't seem concerned. I was a little concerned about going to the hospital for the scan because of Covid, but they had everything very well organized and sanitized.
Marilyn, glad you're getting out a little. Your girl lunch should be fun. Is someone staying with Keith?
I'm going to play Scrabble tomorrow afternoon if enough sign up. I was the first. We also got a note that they would deliver a small wine and cheese and crackers tomorrow before dinner. That was a surprise.
My PT came this AM and did his thing. I hope it is helping. Hard to tell.
Jane, I don't have Netflix. Do they have nice women films on it? I don't like blood and guts or slapstick comedy. Not that I'm picky or anything! :) Glad your checkup was ok.
Jeanne, it is hard when you lose workmen or doctors. I'm glad your old one is going to repair your roof anyway.
Not much else going on here. Stay safe, everyone! Sharon
Sherry no there isn't anyone stayig with Keith. The housekeeper/caretaker is only here for 2 hours on Thursdays now. That is all the time I am alotted for the year I get reimbursed $1200 for the year. Last year it was $1500 he doesn't really need anyone to stay with him yetThe time will come when I have to be here all the time or hire someone to stay with him, the other alternative is to put him into a care facility but he isn't ready for that yet.
Marilyn. Just check out the Senior Care in your town or go to talk to the State of County Nursing home in the area for info on how to get the Service on the Pickup daily home help for Seniors. Bus picks up and gone for about 4 hours then drop of at home.Dr. should have the info any Senior Centre. I comes under Medicare and Medicaid both. Even just a couple days will help you.
Hi Gals. Mary, if you do start having to take glaucoma drops, Publix is the cheapest for one kind.There are 2 different ones prescribed. John's down to one now.
Of course, you were probably smart enough to get MC D for Rx's. John didn't. I do.
Jeanne, good info for Marilyn. Marilyn, I'm glad Keith doesn't have to have someone with him all the time yet.
I cleaned the baths this AM, then the maintenance men came and put adhesive strips on my shower floor. It's kind of slick, especially when there is soap on it.
I'm leaving soon to play Scrabble. Hope there is someone to play and nice. Since I only know one couple here, I would love to make some new friends.
Another thunderstorm last night. Bunny wasn't happy.No other news. Stay safe.
Nice morning here, and I got out to walk...and it's heating up now. I was glad to get home.
Only exciting thing here is a haircut at 3:00.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Covid test was negative! I get to go home this afternoon! I still have to quarantine there for two weeks, but I can handle that (as I could here, too).
Sharon, I don't have to take the drops any more, but I did get the Medicare part D for Rx.
Hurrah for negative!
Jane
Ditto on Jane's hurrah for Mary's negative. I haven't heard about my scan yet.
I went over to play Scrabble and no one was signed up, so I ended up playing checkers with an elderly man and met his wife too. I really had forgotten the rules and he wasn't too sure either, but he won.
John's gone to the grocery now and I'm waiting for Brookdale to deliver our wine and cheese hors d'oeuvre.
I just finished doing my PT exercises and am going to lie down and read, I think. Sharon
Sorry nobody showed up for Scrabble, Sharon, but I understand. Bingo is probably very popular - it is here (sorry).
I'm back in my apartment and have about got everything put back in place. And it turns out I only have to quarantine here for a week - and then can go back to dining room, etc.
Mary...you've had a negative Covid, but I suppose they're afraid you somehow contracted it since the test.
I got my haircut so that feels better.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, lucky you ... getting a haircut. Margaret had made me an appointment with her gal for tomorrow, but I chose coming back to my place. I haven't had a "real" haircut since early March, but it has been whacked off a time or two. Soon, I hope.
Jane, I think getting a haircut is exciting! Like Mary, I haven't had one since May 28. I've trimmed a little off, but it is getting shaggy. Like Bunny! We were supposed to have her groomed Wed, but after she got sick Tues, we cancelled. Decided she had had enough trauma. So need to reschedule.
PT coming shortly. Ugh. He doesn't hurt me but some of the exercises cause my back to hurt later.
We actually had a night without a storm last night.
Mary, I'm sure you are glad to be resettled in your own place and organized again. Nice that you only have to be isolated for a week.
Jane, it sounds like Netflix is pretty much like my Hallmark and not worth the extra expense, but appreciate the info. My girls watch it, but their taste in films is quite different than mine. I end up watching a lot of HGTV, but that gets boring after a while. I particularly like GOOD BONES which is set in Indianapolis. Nice to see the old familiar places.
Mary, there's Bingo tomorrow but I haven't signed up for it yet. It's fun for a while and then not.
That's all the news here. May mop floors this afternoon, but that's it. Sharon
Hi everyone, Jeanne all those places you mentioned are closed for the time being. I already tried to get Medicaid and we have a little bit too much in come plus Keith has some stocks in his IRA that we haven't cash in yet.I am seriously thinking about cashing them in and closing the savings account, getting a lo k box and keep all the $$ at home. However, still with his SS and mine added together we are just over the allowed amount of in come. If he was to go into a nursing home I would have to sell the house to pay for his care. The homes charge $4000.00 per month.
Marilyn...I don't know whose name your house is in, but I'm sure you'll get good legal advice BEFORE you sell.
I made a trip to CR today to get to a Verizon store. Seemed very dark inside, but two women were standing outside waiting to get in....instructions on door to wait for assistance. One woman said she saw people moving around inside. I looked through the door and say nobody...just a moving screen. I went back of my car and left. Later learned place was CLOSED. It's too much trouble to put a CLOSED sign on the door? Only open store was on the other side of town. I'll live with my cracked screen.
Hot here and glad to be back home.
jane
Marilyn. So true it hard to deal in person with any for the Senior advice around here . Can't get in side anyway. All done on phone or Internet.
Like you I never can get in anything . all seems to be working with Medicaid. My Daughter was a Administrator for 35 years and its amazing what is available for them which in some cases fine but boy do some families know how to work the systems for3 generations.
But has we have time and not paid the Auto Sticker for this year. Now its extended until Oct. Mine was July 31st.
On the sticker. learned that retired seniors can maybe get a discount for next 2 years. Was 54 dollars for years but now $159. But if you get them to work on the form for you on phne and you can pass the income it cost 29 dollars.
Well they called me back to day. Lots of questions . I thought would be waste of time. They work with the 2019 tax year. Now I have a IRA annuity and have to take a minimum Distribution. (After 71 and thats me for years). Now that min amount is Taxable. But it and a little interest from bank is all I show a income. So nothing like the $ think is $29 thousand. Not sure because I don't show that much. Now SS for me is Good but that does not count on this discount as Income as we all know. She came up with a figure of All together and then I said I doubt I could get it but she said no. I think all you have to send me is the tax form showing the Min. Income and a copy of your SS showing the figure even though that doesnt count. So next week I will send in copies of those. Nothing showing my IRA balance then looks like not over. So I will do that next week. Nothing to loose.
No that balance in your I RA should not be counted on any of the state forms as income as it is something that other than the min Dist amount yearly if would cost you a lot to take it all out. even on Stock or anything have to pay tax on full amount.mine are just in a IRA CD now. Long as its in there its not taxable income other than if you take yearly interest on it and goes into your Bank acct.
This a little long but if I can save the $125 plus on the sticker I am going to try. We pay enough for taxes in Illinois. I am learning a little while sitting here at home.
Going to work on my auto Insurance next week as I have only put 160 miles on my car past 3 months. This mess is going to go on for year. Don't have to renew my April date on my Drivers lic. until Oct. now saying. Even the police chief told me not to worry. Illinois now deferred until Oct. 1st and it my just go until 2021
I have file all of them. Just have good ins and drive good.
Jane the house is in his name but with the POA as long as he is alive I can sell the house.
Marilyn
Don't think me nosie but How about the sport car he loved. Now
you need to get your name on the house. and all titles he has.
I know women who had that deal and soon as he died his kids owned the house. Gave her a month to move as they had a buyer for it.She had to move so that is 3 now seen that happen to them.
Kids can be vicious after parent dies. One only was living with him for 19 years. Died 2 months ago and they claimed the body of him right away. He had a burial spot but they said Cremation cheaper. Waiting for that done as backup here.Now glad they were living in the house that my friend owned.
He had 8 kids(I didn't know that) so that is a bunch of grabbers.
Sometimes you need only have been married a year. Changes can be made. You have been longer than that.
Boy, was I a sleepyhead last night. I hadn't slept much Fri night, so fell asleep for about 2 hours on sofa. Watched a little--very little--TV and then went to bed about 10:30 thinking I wouldn't get to sleep, but I did until 9:00 this AM. I hate feeling so tired and hurting all the time.
Good information for all of us, Jeanne. And Jane, the lawyer is a must.
Nothing planned today and tomorrow we have appts to get our driver's license. I know we could put it off, but we need it to vote. Then we will have to get new NC plates.Dr. is supposed to stop by early to sign the application for a NC handicapped placard. Will get that at the same time.
My PT's 1.5 yr old spiked a fever of 103 Thurs, so couldn't come. They had to have him tested first. I pray he's okay.
No other news here. Stay home and stay safe. Sharon
Sharon...how scary for the PT and his little one.
Heat advisory here for today and tomorrow and being cautioned to stay in AC, so that I shall do. I guess I'll devote myself to interesting things....like laundry!! ;D
We've had our first hospitalizations...sure not like Sue's area or Darlene's....but 4 for a start.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning...it is still humid and hot...hoping we get some rain from the storm on the coast.....virus hitting my county hard...jumped from 9 cases to 60....most from the nursing home here....everyone supposed to wear masks when out....which I have been doing....and staying home except to walk....Hi to everyone reading...be cool and safe
Darlene...My county jumped to 75 and now 5 hospitalized. Whew...coming faster and sicker, I guess. Hidalgo and Starr Counties there on our news for their dire situations. I know health care there is at a premium.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
sI have family in Hidalgo County, so am always worried to hear the news from there. Most counties in Tennessee are "bad", too, although not too many where I am. My facility has now put in a "wear a mask when you're out of your room or eating" rule. I have several masks (Jean made them for us to take home from the beach), so I'm okay when I'm allowed to leave my space.
I slept very well last night - in the bed and in the chair. Amazingly, I was last in the chair and was awakened when the RA brought my breakfast tray at 7:30 - a first for me!
Jane, lots sick or dying of Covid in our county. Really scary. We're ultra careful.
Doing laundry today also. Temp in the low 90's. Take care everyone, especially Darlene in TX. The reports from there are really awful.
Mary, just saw your post. I hope those in the TX county stay well. It sounds like your facility is careful. Ours is too. Just wish all this would go away! Sharon
Now they are scaring people saying how they have been trying to figure why US is now the worst country for the spreading. After testing some people mixed close together they are finding that maybe this virus being passed to fast is through A/C
( now most other countries do not use like we do. Such as UK. France, Germany and many of the countries that are cooler.
Doesn't get that hot like here. Not used in cars and most homes and some businesses don't even have it.) Most of Europe same other than the Med. areas.
They had 50 people in a room here in US, in a room running A?C and another group without it in a building. in 9 days 35 with the A/C got the virus and none in the room without. Maybe that is one reason with the Senior Homes. they are having them stay in their rooms which A/c is on all the time. People now back working in businesses are in it 9 hours a day. All with A/C running.
So they say don't be in cars running A/C with other people in it. Roll down window if have to do that.
They just can't figure why we are getting it spreading so fast. Don't get 50 people hugging, coughing .sneezing on us so has to be in the air. One thing is they keep so much from the public because of panic but they are really working on trying to figure out the WHY.
Now even talking about Sewerage and not to be using public Bathroom and not to flush before putting seat down and leaving room fast after washing hands. This is getting like things they use to show in Scary movies years ago as things that could never happen.. We will learn a lot after this is over.
We were taught some things like this during the war in UK because of the Gas Bombs and also we get the water from Reservoirs which go through good systems but the Germans were also known to be thinking of dropping things into the water and so we were boiling it for the first year and half along with wearing the gas Masks.
In the US people just have to listen and do what the scientist are saying and quit thinking that just nothing can happen here. Still arguing about the darn mask wearing and having big get together.
Now mad because they can't go to the Big Baseball games . Crazy. I think I am getting a little ticked of reading and seeing on news what people still want to do. Will be with us for years this way...
Jeanne, I agree with you that people just need to read and listen, something Americans don't like to do if it is contrary to their wants. Scares me to death. Good point about European countries not using AC as much.
I finished my laundry yesterday. John has folded his and I will do mine after lunch. I fixed myself a good breakfast today, listened to our church service and SS streaming, took the dog out and that's about it.
If it cools down this evening, I may get John to accompany me and Bunny to the lake. Too steep of a hill up and down for me to do on my own.
Stay safe. Sharon
HOT< HOT<HOT and humid here, too. I hope we get some rain and cool things down.
I agree with all on the masks, it getting worse before it gets better, and lots of unknowns in all of this.
Hurricane Hanna sure hit the Tx coast...from Brownsville up to Corpus Christi...area where Ray and I wintered for many years. I haven't seen specifically SPI, so need to look and see if I can find info on that area. Those folks hit so hard with coronavirus, too.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
yes jane. I have been hearing about how bad it still s in Texas. I thought about you always being down on Padra from
Oct to Feb. At least you would have left. before this kicked in.
My family are sticking close to home there. The state opened every thing to early and they got to acting all o.k . so were out eating and back to normal. I think now the are putting on mask and the whole thing.
They were ready to head to Illinois in August just like the Connecticut ones were suppose to be here now but they cancelled. I'm glad about this. I will not go anywhere.
Now I do need to go store and library. Still 85 here today but feels better
The temp dropped to 81 last evening so John, Bunny and I walked up to the lake. There were 9 ducks on the lake and Bunny really wanted to get at them, but she wouldn't have gone in the water. Both she and I were pooped when we got home.
Melanie's all moved into her new house in FL, but of course doesn't have everything unpacked and put away. Still some stuff to bring from the house they lived in last year and then sell any other furniture. They have a pool at the new house, so they have a place to cool off. They are still getting bids on the roof and lanai covering.
I didn't feel very well last night. Don't know if it was food or what. I slept well though because I read till 12:15. I'm going to take it easy today.
I think we have about 3,000 cases of Covid in our county and well over a hundred deaths, so we are hunkered down. I hope TX is not too damaged by the storm.
Marilyn, maybe you could talk to a probono lawyer and see if it would be better for you to sell the house now, although, I think that if one of a couple has to go on Medicaid and into a nursing home, the other one gets to keep the house till their death, but it might have to be in both names. Are your libraries open? Maybe you could find information there or on the internet. You need to protect yourself financially. Keith has the boys to provide for him, but you don't have much family financial support. Just a thought. Don't want to tell you what to do.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
I thought that I needed to go to CR today for new sheets...one of my King size ripped and I like to have two sets always. Luckily, I checked Bed, Bath and Beyond for time they opened...and they're CLOSED until Aug. 2. So, WalMart got my business this morning...only place in town with sheets...and I didn't have a 70 mile round trip to make. They're in the wash now.
It's still too hot for me out there to do any needed weeding. They're just going to grow and I shall call them "Wildflowers."
:tickedoff: :2funny:
jane
All seemed to be going well here, but this afternoon my place went into total lockdown. All residents have to stay in their rooms, all the time, with the door closed. Haven't heard an explanation yet. Oh, well.
Seems to be spreading fast in ill. Now also.in town even the coroner has gotten It. So maybe dead may still carry . Wanting now for some restaurants to close again. They may as well because thinking need to be 12 ft apart and no more than 25 people. So if they can't do curb side pickup are dine outside not worth opening. Last week it was raining 3 days at dinner time.even other countries are now wondering why us can't get it under control.
I say it is just because they don't want people telling them what to do
Watch the news out on the hand sanitizer so.
I made my own but I am out of glycerine to mix in .cant find any so just adding baby oil . Just use on hands mostly. Mix bleach or porixide in cleaning. No one been in house since early May so ok there
Just another darn robo call on phone and it's 7:30. Get about 6 a day. Crazy ignorant people.
Mary...it sounds as if some staff have tested positive, maybe?
Jeanne...I'm afraid you're right...some of these adults sound like spoiled children..."You can't tell me what to do."
Honestly, how big a sacrifice is it to protect yourself, your family, and others.
It's gotten so dry here...rain missing us everyday, so I've got the sprinkler going and will do more of the flower beds tomorrow.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Aged Care places are showing up as worst places with this Viras. We were partially locked down and allowed one visitor but that has now changed. No visitors allowed and the staff all wear masks...not the inmates. I do not go to the dining room either. The State , Victoria, next door to ours is really having a ghastly time but they did not close down as early as here. Today it is raining again.
I was shocked to read the figures of deaths in Florida.
Jeanne think you are hibernating there.
Maryz glad you had a successful break away and I suppose news will leak out today, but hope no invasion where you are living now.
I would just like to go out once for a meal, Chinese preferably lol
Guess we'll find out something sometime - new orders sent from the main office.
junee, I'd love to have a good Chinese dinner, too, and some good Mexican food, too. Oh, well, that'll happen sometime.
It's finally supposed to "cool off" this week - temps only in the 80s rather than in the high 90s. Still the chances for spotty storms. My family in the Rio Grande Valley has been without power for two days due to Hurricane Hanna, and had a tree down blocking their front door. But all are okay.
Dr finally came by and signed my placard application this morning. We're leaving in about an hour to go to the DMV. Nothing else planned.
Nothing to add to the American attitudes on rules. Just stupid and dangerous.
Jane, like your wildflower comment.
Mary, that's scary. Hope you haven't been exposed.
Junee, this virus is everywhere, I guess. Stay safe.
Better go grab something to eat before we go. Sharon
Oh, Mary, I'm sorry to hear of the conditions in Hidalgo County. Being there with no power and so much damage has to be so hard for all those citizens.
Junee...it sounds as if things there are bad, too. And, it doesn't sound as if things will get better anytime soon.
It's still hot here (or I think so), but the humidity isn't as bad this week. I have a lot of errands to run today, and I'm trying to get motivated.
It looks as if construction work on my street is starting soon. Awoke to large noises...seems they were unloading big pipes/culverts or whatever they're called for apparently to go under the street.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hello Buddies. Mary, two friends and I are going for a Mexican lunch at a new place that opened about a month ago. Then tomorrow it is Coffee with a couple of church friends. I sure haven't been home much so tomorrow I am taking Keith along to have coffee with the two ladies from church. Oh He is going to just love that NOT! He will be so bored but at least I will have him out and about. I've been stopping at the neighbors for wine almost every day and I don't get back home for a couple of hours, yesterday I bought the rest of the bottle home so he could have some wine too. :smiley6600: . Freckles loves her and her little Pomeranian. In fact Freckles is going to stay there while I go to lunch today. I am always afraid that Keith won't watch her closley enough and she might wander oof. She hasn't yet but there is always a first time.
Marilyn....glad you can get out and away from the house for some "me" time!
The city is going to be tearing up the street in front of my house for these big sewer or whatever tiles. My neighbor called to warn me. It'll be tomorrow or Thursday for a 1/2 day we won't be able to get out --- or in. Hmmmm...
Guess I'd better get my errands finished up today.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Our Executive Director came around this morning. Sounds like one of the home health people who came in yesterday or the day before tested positive and had gone to the hospital. So we're in lockdown. Everybody in the building is going to be tested in a few days. I'm not worried for me - haven't had any contact with many folks since I got back last week. Time will tell.
Mary, glad you don't think you were exposed. Stay in and stay safe. I see some of the ladies on the rockers in front of the main bldg with their masks pulled down below their chins. Now that's doing them a lot of good.
We're back from the DMV and so frustrated! There are 2 near each other. We got our driver's licenses changed, but you have to go to the other DMV for license plates and it was closed today!!!Grrrr. So will have to call and try to get an appt next week and see when it's open. These places are clear on the other side of town, too.
Marilyn, glad you're getting out some.
Jane, that sounds like a mess to have your road closed for 2 days. What if there were an emergency.
We picked up about 3 days mail on the way home, so I've got a bunch of phone calls to make tomorrow with questions on the stupid communications.
Have a nice evening. Sharon
Mary...it makes sense that it was someone who comes in and out. Glad you had no contact with her.
Sharon...no, not 2 days...just 3-4 hours one day. They've started down the street, so I doubt they'll get to me this week, and I'll be away from Friday until next week when I go to WI with Patricia and Donal. They seem to be doing the work before and after the driveways...so probably doing that first and then the actual driveways.
I was surprised to see a young man and woman walk into WalMart this morning without masks and were not stopped.
Some better news...the man who murdered my great nephew a year ago was caught. The Detective called my niece Sunday night to let her know. One problem...the only witness, we think, was K's girlfriend, who was killed last week in a car accident.
The police did say they're also looking for a clerk who was working there that night, and I'm thinking they might have more surveillance film than they've shown...and what they've shown is very clear.
jane
I need to get myself in gear and get out to get my prescriptions...which I suspect are screwed up...and an onion to add to my spaghetti sauce that's simmering in the slow cooker for dinner tonight when my Wisconsin nephew and niece arrive. They're coming to be with me today and tomorrow (when we lost Raymond to a better place)and
then I'm going to caravan back with them to Wisconsin for a few days.
Safe safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning all...the temp to s still 100 and virus cases many in the nursing home...JANE ENJOY your family and a few days away...it always lifts my spirits when I have family here or can go there...Sharon hope you are feeling better...Mary know you will be glad to get the week of quarantine behind you...I haven't seen Sue post lately hope she's ok...Jeanne our world is crazy now...trying to think with common sense and wisdom...sounds like you are like me tired of staying in...Marlyin Good you are also getting out some....Hi to any I missed...stay safe and cool
Jane your niece and nephew are wonderful caring people. Hugs for the sadness of the day. Have a wonderful visit with your family and up in WI. Should be cooler there too. I just scrolled far enough down to read that they caught your nephew's killer. I hope they have enough evidence to prosecute him.
Hi Darlene, always good to see you post what with all the virus in TX.
Mary, hope you are okay and no germs from the staff member.
I, too, am wondering about Sue. Hope it's her computer again or she was forgetful.
The PT guy just left a bit ago. He really put me through my paces--balance, sacral-iliac joint, shoulder, etc.Then I took Bunny out and fed her. She gets a cranberry chewy at lunch because of urinary problems and she absolutely loves them and starts barking for it and dancing around as soon as we get in from outside. Hilarious. She still isn't eating as well as she was. She'll eat from our hand or if we throw the kibble out on the floor, but will only eat about half of her meal in the dish. Strange.
My PT's little boy is okay. He was tested for Covid again and then he broke out in a rash and he was diagnosed as having roseola, a common problem at that age. My kids had it too, but within the pandemic situation can certainly scare parents to death.
Hi to all I haven't mentioned. Stay safe. Sharon
Back from WalMart...92 out there...and the prescriptions were correct! I'm watering some plants which look very wilted.
Road work is progressing slowly. NO way will they be here today or this week. My guess is maybe when I come back from Wisconsin, they'll be closer. :2funny:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I meant to go out again this morning early as it is again 90 deg. I can't take that for long. But got tied up with power company checking why part of my house the power keep going off Same time about once a week. All checked O.K they think may be at 8;15 in the morning I have to much in use at the same time as it is just one side of the house that had a window A/C.with the TV. Bedroom and Bathroom on same line. It is when I turn on the Bedroom TV also he thinks. Will test that out.
Now remember me saying I was just going to call state regarding the $159 that is due for our yeary License Sticker and some were getting it for $20. they called me back to interview on phone. I didn't think stand a chance but even though they check your income from SS and any interest or income in2019 .I dont pay income tax anymore. as even though my Min Deduction on IRA is income its not high enough. But said I had to have a copy from myIRA. I couldnt reach the Ins. Company on line and so forgot about it. Just called me the other day to say they sent the form in without it and got a letter saying that the thing was on its way to me and they had given me the diduction.Just take when go to Get Sticker. So worth finding out on some of the things going now. It just for 2 years so they must think everything will be normal by then. I doubt it. So much paper work now that I don't think state and Fed have time to check anything. After ll they did send the checks for $1200 to thousands of people that were Dead in 2018/19 after the April tax was done.Still not figured how to get it all back. Sorta sad...
Junee. I wrote such a long message in the the other night after reading yours. It just vanished into Cyber world.
Was so happy to read yours. I sort of check daily to see if your postings come up. Glad you are doing O.K even though it must be much harder for you ladies that are in the Senior housing places with having to stay in your rooms. We feel bad just having to stay in the house but at least we can be kept a little busy.
I need to do more housework but find doing less. Can't stand to do it. The heat here not helping at all and not seen family or friends for 4 months other than A SIl who comes to cut my grass.Brings stuff from his garden but feel bad as he comes 40 miles each way. I lost my yard man of 30 years 2 months ago.
Hope your son can still pop in for a hour . My best friend is in a place 35 miles away. Not been in 6 months and feel so bad as she now is coming down with Alzheimer and just sort of recognized me then after us together most weeks for over 60 years. Her family can't get in either and so I afraid she can't understand what is happening. But her place seems to not be having any problems with the Virus. So many around here are. More aging this week. Hard to understand as they are so locked up
But Australia is doing better than US. so hope soon June it will end there and you will be out for you rides and lunch again. Just keep busy with the computer , Books and maybe family callings. Hope the health are keeping good checkups on you. My Doctors seem to have chosen this time to retire . Not been replaced yet. But I am well and watch things that need watching. One thing to be happy about. Can't get into the UK so given up on that trip. Hope your daughter did not have any Europe trip plans
Hello Jeanne,
Am sure you would not like to be in England at the present time. Yes 4 months since this CV arrived as time went by the restrictions got worse but so far in here we have not had anyone with it. When will it end?
I feel so pleased to have taken some computer lessons when I was 78.
Hope your Texas family are OK.victoria which is next State to us is having a bad time but then they did not close down as early as this State.
Was a rainy week but sun shining today.
DEREK just rang saying he had left a parcel downstairs (bananas, I think.
So pleased you got that reduction. Keep well, Jeanne. Now to tv. june
Good Morning. Niece and nephew arrived safely, and we're going to go over to the Monastery for some quiet time and then I'll go back with them to the woods of northern Wisconsin for a few days.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Enjoy your trip Jane!
That sounds wonderful!!
Sandy
Hi Gals. Have a safe trip, Jane, and hopefully a cool one.
Jeanne, if you drive and use your AC, 90 degrees shouldn't bother you that much just going in and out of stores. At least it doesn't me, but then I do have low thyroid. Glad you got your reduction. I went on line to make an appt for the DMV license branch and found links for all sorts of stuff we have to do: inspection, registration, take title, Dr's license, etc. Like you said, so much paper work for the government.
Found out 1 auto ins was a duplicate and don't have to pay it! Yea! The cleaning girl is supposed to be here tomorrow. She was next door today, but didn't come to us.
I started a new book by John Sanford last night. Seems good. John liked it. Sometimes we agree on books AND sometimes not.
I still have one more bill to check out. Otherwise, not much plaanned. Stay healthy everyone. Sharon
Hi Gals!
Nothing going on around here - obviously. I found out yesterday that it is a resident who has tested positive for the virus. I don't know who, or now bad, or if he/she is in the hospital or still here. Just still confined to quarters for the time being.
Stay well, Buddies!
mary. I wonder how a resident got it. You have been in lock down for a couple months now. Should have been only the work people coming into the rooms. This spreading confuses me has who gets it and who doesn't. Some seem to be in crowds and others staying alone all the time. Must be other ways than Cough, sneeze, hugging etc. You see a couple where one dies from it and the other O.K even though live same house. Sleep same bed and i suppose kissing also.
I will stick to just wearing mask, only my own car with my self. Quick trip to stores and in and out of library just one time. I am beginning to wonder about my laundry being done but they keep the place so clean. Only one person touches it and it is pressed and in plastic when I pick it up. I take my own soap and only take things now that can be done in the hottest water. I hand wash at home all my delicates. Always have done that as gentle wash in cold water.
All is fine with you as you have been back now 10 days.
Lots of other things happening all over on top of the Pandemic. Fires .Tornado.etc and so I feel more sorry for them.
I watched the Lewis Funeral Earlier. Very well done. Some good people spoke. I still enjoy Obama talking. Sure looking older now. Clinton also enjoy..You can't beat a funeral for the Coloured people always loved their music. Put their all into it. He was a good man.
Jane. forgot to say. Have a nice few days away. Be safe in the woods. Sounds great to me. Be cooler also. It is going to go down to 76 deg here all next week they say. Be nice. Maybe walk more.
Junee. Good news on your place having no problems. Was your package from Son. Really Bananas. ? A nice box of Chocs would be good to me right now. Trying to stay away from Cookies and candy though. Just one piece a day.
Are you getting hair cuts and your usual checkups?
Jeanne, residents have been able to go out for doctor's appointments and may have been taken by a family member, and not been as careful as should have been. Or may have been gone on a vacation (like I did). Ohttps://pathgroup.luminatehealth.com/patient/covidrovr it might have been from someone who came in to visit or a home-health provider. Who knows.
Hi Gals. Jane forgot to comment on your quote from Twain. I like that too. Hope you're enjoying your trip and hope the road is fixed when you get home.
Junee, nice that your son drops off things for you. Glad you're safe in your facility.
Jeanne, Wow 70's next week! That's the MW for you, a roller coaster of temps. We may drop into the high 80's next week, but we just broke from 20 days of 90's. I don't go out much except to take the dog to the front yard for her business. Doesn't take long. Yesterday, John went to the grocery and the paid companion had her car parked way up in the driveway almost blocking John's. He had a hard time getting out. Since I was out, I went to our neighbor's and asked her if she could park farther down the driveway or in the empty half of the carport because we didn't want to scrape her car. She didn't seem to take offense and moved it, but while I was at the door talking to her, the lady who lives there came to the door and introduced herself and invited me in. We had a nice chat and I was so glad to know one of my neighbors.She lost her husband in February and has 24/7 companions. Not sure why. She didn't seem incompetent.
I'm waiting for the cleaning lady and the PT.
I hope Sue posts soon. I worry about her. I'm glad she has Tim fairly close.
Everyone stay healthy and careful. Sharon
Aug. the Oneth greetings from Northern Wisconsin. Its beautiful and cool and quiet here today.
It was a long drive up on two lane roads and dodging construction, of course. I gave in and rode up with Don and Patricia, instead of driving, and Patricia will take me home on Tuesday and come back here on Wednesday. Their boys and wives and new baby are coming up today and tomorrow so I'll get to see everyone.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Have a great visit, jane!
Our summer heat has arrived ! Thursday we went on a Model T Ford tour with the club & couldn't believe how hot & miserable the day was . It was 100F ! I kept watch on how I felt because I have gotten heat sick in the past . After the tour we had Mexican food for lunch at a member's home & ate on the patio . We had been looking looking forward to the tour , wished the weather had been a bit cooler . I brought along a spray water bottle but I was being careful where I sprayed because I had sunscreen on my arms & face . I sure don't want any more skin cancer !
Lost part of my posting.
So will just put in the end of it.
Finely cooled down here today. been raining of and on so my yard has not been cut yet this week.
SIL brought over from his garden lots of cucs again and cherry tomatoes. So all day been making pickles and lots of tomato sauce. Making a pizza at the moment.
The 90s weather was beginning to get to me but today feel great. Just wish could jump in car and go visit or take a trip. But trouble with the Restaurants and bars here and so Governor may be going back to #3. Silly people. At least they are closing down the people who are not staying to what he want. 2nd time the will take licenses away. Good thought. This think will go one until next years even if everyone does things right. If not will go on for years. Health worried now as to what will happen when Flu shot time comes in Oct. for the shots That is when I get mine. Going to be a mess not knowing to much.
CDC, yestersay at 4:20 PM.
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Wow, Darlene. That is especially bad in the SW. Good that you are on top of the news. Stay safe.
Mary, they are going to start letting us go to the dining room next week!! They have 4 different rooms to serve in, each having a different speciality--normal dining, italian, spanish, and asian. Only 2 to a table and 10 to a room. The 2 have to be husband and wife, I think. Tables all spread out.
I took my "sheepdog" to be sheared yesterday. She doesn't look like the same dog. They sheared her ears too because they had gotten matted what with our move, etc. Really makes her look odd. She's eating fine now. Still don't know what her problem was. Maybe too hot for her.
I did 2 loads of laundry yesterday and have a 3rd in now. I was so tired last night that I slept really late today.
Jane, I think you were wise to ride with your niece and nephew. The fewer cars on the highway, the better. Have fun.
Alpiner, be careful with that kind of heat, especially if you've had problems in the past. I'm sure you were glad to get out though.
Jeanne, glad you're getting cooler weather. We dropped maybe 4 degrees but still in the upper 80's.
Marilyn, check in and let us know how you are doing. Miss Sue too.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Jane, I'm so glad you'll be with your relatives. I' m sure you will enjoy the company. Take care and enjoy your visit. Keep us posted when you return home.
Tim and Kris were over here this morning to watch me eat my breakfast (they don't think I eat enough!). We had a nice visit and they went home shortly after I finished breakfast! I wish I could eat more, but just have very little appetite. They weren't here long as Kris wanted to go see her Mom who I think she said will be having some kind of treatment at the local hospital.
Not much else going on here today. Take care Every Buddy.
Sue
Good morning everyone! There is a new Brainteaser in the house!
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=182177
Sharon. Now I would not get excited about eating in the Dining room. If one can only eat with Husband or I suppose someone living with you then that can get little boring. Thing about eating out is to enjoy chatting with friends and I suppose the people serving you will be wearing masks. Bet the dining rooms will be so quiet.
I love grocery shopping but even those are feeling so creepy now. Everyone seems to be walking around like zombies. Good about the masks but if you get your cart close to someone then some act like you have the Plague. No smiles at all. I now go at night or first thing in the morning. Few people.
I also would not want to be getting dressed up to go to dinner. I know where my friends live. Really nice but seems they all really dress like going to the best restaurants or hotels in town.
So I will still enjoy mine sitting at home in my comfy clothes watching the telly.
My closest daughter and her husband say now they owe me 5 dinners out in my favourite restaurant here in town. (Dress Up). owe for last Christmas, New years. My Birthday. Mothers day.Can't think what No. 5 is. Oh! they fuss at Easter time so that was it. All places down at these time other than their Christmas and they were gone..
Doubt I will collect this year. Things seem to be going backwards here right now. Thinking they want to go back to No. 3 as lots of people not sticking to what the Governor requested. Next week will even be part of University people back and its the young that do not want to listen...
Soon I will be turning into a grouchy old lady. I even shouted at the Parrot this morning as he has found a way to get attention by pulling and tipping his seed and food holders down to the bottom of cage and turning them upside down.
Bet your little dog looks pretty again. Is it eating better now?
Well here I am checking in. All is well here. Freckles and I went walking in the park with a friend and her dog this morning. Keith is about the same, still progressing a little more every day. I am doing fine, just getting out is big help. I have girl time with my neighbor up the street every afternoon for a glass of wine and good conversation. I also got out to lunch with a couple of friends, Jo and Cookie. Jo looked after me after my foot surgery and I took care of her when she had to have surgery for a broken ankle. My friend up the street, Chris, is going to have knee surgery sometime in the near future, she is waiting for the call from the surgeon who is booked up for another month. She is on the waiting list., so I will be looking in on her and her needs after the surgery.
Good to see the posts from our Buddies!
It's a cool morning here in N. Wisc. and overcast.
A quiet day here, and then tomorrow Patricia will drive me home via Baby Lochlan's house in St. Paul to see the new Center of Attention. I'm looking forward to seeing him.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Marilyn, it sounds like you have a good supportive neighborhood. Glad you are getting out some.
Jeanne, yes, Bunny is eating better and certainly looks a lot better. Eating in the dining room doesn't require real dressing up, just something nicer than you'd wear around the house.
Jane, I know you are looking forward to seeing the baby. They are so sweet. Have a safe trip home.
Nothing much going on here except that John has a vision migraine. Jane, I think I remember Ray had those. Did you do anything to relieve them?
Sue, I'm so glad to see you post today. We were getting worried about you. It's good that Tim & Kris kept you company at breakfast. It always makes you want to eat more when you have company. Take care of yourself and stay healthy.
Sharon
Good morning all..just checking in...going to be 100 plus every day this week...so because of that and the virus...staying in except for my early morning walk...2 of my 4 kids was here over week...we did the safety precuautions of course...so hard not to hug......I'm a hugger anyway...Jane glad you are enjoying your visit....Glad to see Sue posting...Hi Sharon Mary Jeanne and Marlyn....stay save
Sharon...I'm the one who gets occular migraines. My eye doc in Iowa City at the University said he gets them too. I prefer to sit quietly with a cold cloth over my eyes. They usually last 20-30 minutes.
Good to see Darlene, Sue, Mary, Sharon, Alpiner, Jeanne, Marilyn and Patricia/Angelface.
jane
My John used to get the optical migraines, too, but his were usually tension related. I've been getting them, too, over the last few years. Mine seem to have no effects, though, except to distort my vision for about 5-10 minutes - no other ill feelings.
All going well here - still in lockdown. We got Covid tested today, but don't know when we'll get the results, or what'll happen after that.
My dear friend from years ago when we lived in Nashville fell and broke her ankle on Friday (transferring from wheelchair to car). She's been in the hospital and had surgery on Saturday. She may go home or to a rehab place today. She's mostly in a wheelchair anyway, so I don't know what kind of rehab they'd be doing.
Things have sort of cooled down here - in the 80s rather than the 90s - but with lower humidity. That's always a good thing!
I echo that hearing from Sue is always a good thing!
Stay well, Buddies!
Thanks, Jane and Mary for the imput on the occular migraines. Apparently, John's only lasts 15 mins or so, but hadn't had them for a while. I worry when he has a problem with his eyes.
It was nice to eat in the dining room last night, even at a table by ourselves.Tonight, we're going to try the Italian dining. We also picked up our mail and some books.
They are finally bringing my new Lazy-boy chair today. Can't wait.
Cleaning lady hasn't shown for 3 weeks now and the supervisor is on vacation with apparently no one else in charge or answering the phone! Grrrr.
Tomorrow, we're going to Target to pick up some needed items. That's in the afternoon since PT is in the morning. Who knows the cleaning gal may show up too.
Darlene and Alpiner, I can't imagine living where it is 100 degrees for several days. 90 is my limit.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Im back home,and love being home. Even 5 hours is a long drive for me these days
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We saw the sweet baby for a couple hours and what a cutie he is. Mama and Papa seemed to like the hand knit hats and socks and gift card. Patricia and I were going out but the place I like is closed Mon and Tues, so we're going to forage here for sandwich stuff. :coolsmiley:
Darlene wrote she's getting a Gateway error message. I hope Thant clears up for her soon.
Jane
Stay safe and healthy.
It's 6:45 pm my time now, and this is the first time today I've been able to get in to the site. Glad it's working now.
Sharon, sorry you've had a glitch with your cleaning crew. I'm sure stuff like that will be out of kilter for us for a while, too. Glad you're getting your new chair.
Our cleaning gal has been working a shift as an RA for the last couple of days. Our Executive Director came around to keep us updated on the situation here. There are several positive cases of COVID in the facility - staff and residents. So far only one resident has been hospitalized, and that was only for two days. Of course, the staff members are not working. I had missed several of the regular staff members and assumed they were in quarantine at home. And, of course, there are some new staff members, too. I certainly hope it doesn't get any worse than this.
jane, glad you had a good trip. Like you, I love the travel, but love getting back home to "my own stuff and space" and to the quiet. And, of course, that's gotten stronger as I've gotten older. Imagine that!
The best part of a vacation is getting home! Like Mary said, especially as we get older.
Jane, glad you're home safely. How's your road? I know you loved seeing the baby and I'm sure they loved your knitted items for him.
My chair arrived about noon yesterday and I love it.
PT due in a few mins. Then we'll eat and go to Target to get some things I can't find online, then I have a neurology appt at 2:40. Hope he can improve control of my tremor.
Going to eat at the Mexican place tonight. Italian was great and I got to talk to several other ladies since the room is smaller than the regular dining room.
All for now. Stay safe. Sharon
Good morning...unable to sign in yesterday..seems ok today...not much New for me....should be deep cleaning my house .....mabey 1 room at a time...energy level low...must be the heat.....have great day
Good Morning every Buddy. We will be going to lunch today at the new Mexican place that I went to a couple of weeks ago with friends. We are meeting up with one of the ladies from church. There are 3 of us that text every morning to check on each other. One is going out of town with her husband today so that leaves two of us to take Keith to lunch.
Keith is getting lost ore frequently here in the house and is now asking the same question over and over and over again, it drives me crazy to keep answering and explaining things to him so many times.
WE have not been to church in over a month and no one has bothered to call to see how we are or if anything is needed. The other two ladies have not been to church either but they have at least been checked on. One of them has had people come to her house to help her. Oh Well it is what it is. We are fine and I am trying my best to handle everything without any help except for my lady who comes on Thursday to clean the house and di what every I might need.Which isn't much, I still clean the litter boxes every morning, wash the counter and sweep the kitchen floor if needed. I have a routine every morning taking care of the animals, litter boxes and counters.
Marilyn, I wish I could be there to help you or at least visit. I'm sorry your church isn't being more supportive. Even though we've moved away, I still get calls and letters from members and the pastor. Can't have visitors though. I know it must be tough dealing with someone with Alzheimers or dementia. I'm not usually a big fan of Mexican food, but we went to the Mexican dining last night and had nachos, etc. It was really good. Not too spicy. Tonight is Italian again.
The neurology DR prescribed a new medicine and referred me to a tremor specialist if it doesn't work. I hope it works. The other things are more invasive.
I was so tired last night after PT, shopping, dr's appt and eating out.
Mary, it sounds kind of scary at your center with so many ill. Stay safe.
Jane, has your niece left? If so, bet you're out walking or shopping.
Sue, don't forget us here in BB's. We want to hear from you everyday or nearly.
I need to do some cleaning today and some paper work. Stay cool and safe. Sharon
Hi Sharon and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've been up, had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. I'm expecting Tim to come by sometime this morning to check on my meds and visit for a while. Yesterday he took me to see my GP and we had a pretty good visit there.
Not much else going on here today. I have a couple of books started and will continue to read them today. Have a nice day, Every Buddy
Sue
Sharon, I hope the new med helps with your tremor
Marilyn, glad you're getting out some. The husband of the couple who come from Texas to spend time with us at the beach has Alzheimer's. I've known these folks since high school, and he remembers me and, of course, recognized a photo of John. But, like you say, he follows his wife around all the time and gets agitated if he can't find her. And, asks the same questions over and over. It's SO hard to be patient when you're dealing with that all the time. I'm glad he had some (at least vaguely) familiar faces and situations to deal with and give her a break by our sharing some of the load. Lots of virtual hugs from Tennessee.
Hi Sue, glad to see you checking in!
Life muddles through here. Our wonderful staff (substitutes and regulars) are working SO hard to keep life semi-normal for the residents here. And I guess most of the residents are trying to help as much as they can.
Margaret came by yesterday for her weekly drop-off. Left me my mail (bless her - she does throw away the ads, etc.), some yarn, and stuff from the store that I have asked her to get for me. Plus she keeps me supplied with her home-canned jellies, preserves, and pickles. :smitten:
She keeps the bird feeders filled, too. She put up a hummingbird feeder when I first moved into this apartment back in March, but yesterday was the first time I've seen one. And there were at least three, buzzing around each other for dominance over the feeder. Such fun to watch them. The cardinals, finches, sparrows, woodpeckers, etc., seem to be happy to share the regular feeders.
Happy Thursday, Buddies - Stay Healthy!
It's great to see all your posts today. Patricia drove home Wed. morning. I've got caught up with my laundry and mail and bills.
Heat and humidity to come, so I'm preparing to just stay indoors.
I'm going to replace the ink in my printer to see if that will get it to print. Otherwise, I'm going to order a new one online.
I don't use it a lot, but when I need it, I need it.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in! I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but not much else yet. I'm feeling OK, but am not up to my usual self. Tim took me to see my GP yesterday and that went well. I don't think he'll be over again this morning.
Have a nice day, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals.Sue, glad your dr's appt went well and that Tim is keeping his eye on you. Hope you feel better.
Mary, it must be so nice to have your daughter nearby!Of course, I haven't had that for years, but would sure like it now. How nice that she takes care of the birds and brings you treats. I miss my birds. We had a feeder on the front window but the squirrel kept knocking it down. If we put it on our balcony, they will mess all over it.
Jane, sounds like you are caught up and ready to relax now.
I have had 2 hard days in a row and am hurting a lot. PT to come at 11:00 and I'm really not looking forward to it.Wed, I had PT, shopping, dr's appt, and ate at the club house. Yesterday, I gave up on the cleaning ladies and mopped all the tile, cleaned the baths, and with John's help changed the bed. Then I had a bunch of cards and stuff to get out + dinner at the club.
My dil is using her Covid isolation time to work on the family genealogy. I sent her a whole bunch more stuff when we moved and she is slowly sifting through it and figuring out what she has and doesn't. I finally gave up on it about 10 years ago and Traecy took over and is doing a better job than I. She's a born researcher. I had taken my dad's family back to 1680, but she has taken another branch of it back to about 1600. One of them owned New Jersey before the revolution!! The son retained land there that is still marked and he is buried in the big church with a special plaque. Interesting stuff.
The PT is due now. Have a good day, everyone and stay safe!
Sharon
Sharon.
You seem o work harder in your new place than in the previous.. I now use the Covet 19 as a excuse to my self to I WILL DO IT TOMORROW?just way to much heavy cleaning to do. Drapes, carpets etc.
I did go yesterday and bought a new sweeper. Mine was just to heavy. I put it at the end of my drive for FREE PICKUP. Was gone in 20 mins. When I looked.
Find that good way to get rid of stuff. Closer than the drop off place.
Last day for nice weather so think I will head out. Saw the death of a friends son in paper today. 51 sad seeing all these that you saw when first born. No funeral again.
All enjoy weekend
Sharon. You sit down and enjoy your new chair.
Good almost afternoon, Buddies.
Sharon....sad that you aren't getting the cleaning you were promised. It's great you have a choice of dining rooms.
Sue...take it easy until you feel better.
Jeanne...glad you got something easier to handle. My vacuum is heavy, too, but I rely mostly on my little battery charged dustbuster to clean around my chair.
Mary and Darlene...hope you're getting a break on heat.
I watered all day Thursday and hope for rain tomorrow.
I never watched West Wing, so have started watching it. Just getting into it now and figuring out who's who.
Our count jumped 10 to 105.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, West Wing is one of my favorite shows of all time - and IMHO, one of the best.
Enjoy.
Sharon, I hope your PT is working - worth the "pain and torture". I had bird feeders on my deck in Chattanooga, but used hooks for them that hung the over the edge, outside of the deck surface. Maybe you could use something like that on your balcony.
Nothing new going on around here. We're still having our usual August weather - temps in the low 90s and humid. But then I'm in the a/c all the time.
Have a good weekend, Buddies!
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up for a while, had breakfast and read the paper. I'm dressed for the day, but so far have been staying inside. It's pretty hot out there already!
I hope every buddy is OK this morning and has a nice day planned. Take care and stay cool if possible!
Sue
Hi Gals. I slept in. I thought the new med was helping last night but doesn't seem to be this AM. We met our HH friends who live here for wine at the clubhouse and then ate salmon in the main dining room--of course only John and I at a table. Others singles or marrieds. I didn't do a lot yesterday beyond the PT, but was really tired last night. PT said to rest this weekend. I plan to.
Mary, that is a good idea for the balcony if I can get John to take care of filling them, etc. The feed would have to be stored in the carport storage on the other side of the house. I sure do miss them.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend planned. Ours will be very quiet. Hi to everyone. Stay safe. Sharon
Hello every buddy. Not much going on here at this time. I walk the dog, prepare the meals, watch TV, and do scrabble n my computer. We did go out for Friday night Mexican dinner and just 4 of us in a huge booth. I am trying to help a friend re home her dog before she moves. I don't seem to be doing well with my breathing today. Had to use my once a day inhaler twice already today. I never do that.
Afternoon, Sharon, Sue, Mary, Marilyn!
Hot and humid here, so I've been inside all day.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Its time for another quiz, short and sweet with only nine questions, and two answers are given to fill in the blanks. https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=182484
Happy Sunday, Buddies! Unfortunately I was wide awake at 5 a.m. I figured I'd best just get up and get dressed and nap later (maybe). Oh, well.
Good morning, Mary and Every Body looking in. I've been up and dressed for while, read the morning paper, and had breakfast. I'm thinking that Tim might be coming by this morning, but maybe not. He and often Kris come over for a while to see how I'm doing. It's very sunny here this morning and is going to be hot, so I may skip my down hill walk because of the heat.
I hope Every Buddy looking in this morning has a nice day planned---and that it is not overly hot to enjoy being outside!
Sue
Marilyn if your trouble breathing continues, you better see a dr. or get a Covid test. Praying for you. You might try putting a picture of the dog on FB and see if you get a response.
Mary, can't imagine getting up at 5:00!
It's so hot, I think all of us will stay in today. I didn't sleep till 3 or so this morning, so am very tired and hurting. I did laundry and PT exercises yesterday and probably shouldn't have. Nothing else going on here but John's bridge. I hope everyone has a good Sunday. Sharon
We've had storms coming thru all day...and some much needed rain, though we could use more!
I'm doing ssomething I've not done before....having a day long movie marathon on the Hallmark Movies and Mystery Channel, that I didn't even know I got! I think it'll get a lot of use from me this winter when it's too cold to go out. ;D
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Sharon I have problems breathing from time to time I have COPD, When my inhalers get ;ow or out of date, it takes a double dose to bring me back to breathing normally.
Sharon, it wasn't my idea to be awake then! It just happened. No nap today, so I know I'll sleep well tonight.
We're back into the humid 90s for the upcoming week. I don't think Marilyn has that sort of temperature in Oregon, but I guess everybody else does. Stay cool, Buddies!
Marilyn, I knew you had COPD, but the double dose of inhaler worried me. Any progress in rehoming your friend's dog?
Mary, that's the way with me not getting to sleep till 3:00. Still had trouble last night.
I've written some notes and cards and just thought of another one I need to write. I hate doing that because of my tremor. Speaking of which, Lori sent me a gift yesterday of weighted silverware that is supposed to help with tremors! They look normal and come with a sleeve. The only ones I've seen have a spoon that turns around on the handle and is very obvious. I put them in the dish washer last night and so will try them for dinner. She's so thoughtful and found them on Amazon.
Other than the notes, I'm just reading today. BTW, Jane, West Wing was one of my favorites too and I also watch the HM mysteries from time to time.
Hi to all. Stay Safe! Sharon
Sharon, I did sleep well last night - to the point that I didn't wake up until 7:30 a.m. when they delivered my breakfast.
I have COPD and have an inhaler I use once a day, plus "rescue inhalers" which I can use on a prn basis, two puffs at a time, up to 2-3 times a day. Just different medicines.
Hi everyone.....I haven't read all posts so want comment....still hot here but think the virus numbers are going down...teachers started today..kids go next Monday...they have a choice of going to school or school at home...take care and stay cool
Severe thunderstorms rolling through Iowa...some with winds over 106 mph measured! Lots of 70-90 mph, they say. Still very dark and gloomy here.
I was going to go out for a few groceries, but not with this weather report. I'll go tomorrow. :coolsmiley:
Take care and stay safe in the stiffling heat and storms,
jane
I haven't heard anythig back from the furry friends about re homing my friends dog. She is heartbroken that she has to re home him. I would be too if I had to re home Freckles. But I do have two friends who would take her in a minute if anything happened to me. They love her to pieces.
When I ran out of my inhalers and couldn't afford to pay for them. My friend gave me some of hers that she no longer uses,(got a different stronger prescription) So I am using hers sometimes and mine in between. I am in the donut hold so my meds are costing more right now, I need to make the three inhalers I got last month, to last until the end of the year I still have 4 of my friend's outdated inhalers to mix with mine.
Marilyn.
Now be careful using some Old containers. Specially if not the ones that your prescription calls far.Last year after having Pneumonia. He put me on the one that is only once a day. Took me off afte a month saying that is not for my problem. I just have one that can be used if a little short of breath when walking fast. It I can do 3 times a day if needed. I use it when in the 90 if outdoors shopping but other than that do not use. But was always told ,do not keep for a longer time.
Its number 300 is made to be used at 3 times a day for about 3 months and if like me , used only once in awhile. Do not hold on to it. Specially not for a year..
Jane. Your storm just came through, Such high winds. my side of Urbana . So many trees come down on homes in one area m aking the Electric wire still active, so many moving out of the homes until fixed. Suppose to rain most days this week. My poor roof will never get fixed. He seems to have stopped the leaking area but going to do the whole roof once able.
Marilyn, I'm sorry about your friend's dog. When I thought I was going to have to foster Bunny for a month or two till Brian could pick her up, I advertised on Next Door Neighborhood and had 8 people offer to take her. Fortunately, we switched to a villa where we could keep her ourselves, but it was so nice to know there were so many dog lovers out there. Have you checked with your drug company for help in getting more inhalers? I've heard that they often do this. Also check with your doctor. And cut back the length of your walks with Freckles. I know A-fib is serious, but don't know what they can do other than an ablation (surgery) which often doesn't last.
Jeanne, I saw the terrible storms that are going through IL and WI. I hope everyone stays safe.
John went to get a haircut and to get the car inspected today, so I will have the den to myself for a while.
Today is one of my grandson's 28th birthdays and also my sil's birthday.
All for now. Stay safe. Sharon
Iowa south of me got hit hard with the derecho ...winds in the 90-106 mph...not tornados...but straight line that uproot trees, etc. Lots of power out, too, and telephone service here messed up.
We here were very, very fortunate.
Heating up again after a cool down with the rains and winds yesterday.
I got out to WalMart for my prescriptions and a few groceries to get me through the rest of the week.
Nothing else new here,
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I have a new quiz in a different format. You can each post the answer to one question. Afterward, I'll open it up to more.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=182616
We got bad storm in C/U also. Lots of trees and power lines down. Lots without power. My end O.K. So glad I live out of the city limits. Farm land on 3 sides of me and we had a big new power line built 2 years ago. It use to know our power off with every storm prior to that.
Some really nice homes in Urbana got damage but nobody hurt. That is the main thing. Lots of Power Company trucks over there taking care. Our Power company do great job. I called to check to see why my power one side of house kept going off at the same time every morning and they were out within a half hour. Thinks that I am overloading when I have to many things turning on at one time. Need to go find some more fuses today.
Good morning, Jeanne and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but so far that's all I've accomplished. I hope all is well with Every Buddy looking in. I've had a visit from Tim and he's gone home now to go with Kris to see about Arden who I think is not well.
I hope Every Buddy looking in is feeling well and has plans for a nice day. Take care Every Buddy!
Sue
Afternoon, Buddies...
No internet this morning, but they finally got it back and running.
Numbers here rising and I heard at the beauty salon this morning, three of our girls' softball coaches have the virus as well as quite a few others.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
A nice Thursday morning here. The constant beeping of the large construction equipment 3 doors down from me is getting on my last nerve, but that's not going away soon. They've now started on the corner across the street and down 3 houses. The flagman for the one way traffic is still in front of my house...BUT, the portapotty is moved down the street. They had it in the street when it was here, but it's on Larry's lawnstrip now. I wonder how he feels about that? :coolsmiley:
I went to Urgent Care yesterday...had to call for an appt first...and low and behold, the provider was a Nurse Practitioner I knew from my teaching days! I didn't recognize her...after 25+ years...but when she told me her maiden name, I did remember her. Nothing broken in my collar bone area, so she said ligament and muscle damage and that can take a long time to heal, so continue with ice pack and tylenol. For some reason she said not to take ibuprofen with covid around.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
Good morning...Jane what happened..did you fall...we are still having 100 degree days...our virus numbers are slightly down...school starts here Monday...so it will probably change...Sue good to see you posting...Marlyin...I know you are hanging in there...caregiver is a hard job..Hi Sharon and Mary...and Jeanne f you are looking in...I'm still walking..but go early..still hot and humid...take care yall
Darlene...sort of...I was having a nightmare and rolled out of bed trying to get away from whatever and woke up on the floor beside my bed! :o ::) Startling, to say the least. I've been treating it with ice packs, etc., but "family" decided I needed another "informed opinion" so I went to Urgent Care and she did xray, etc. I have full range of motion of my shoulder. I'll see my NP again in 3 weeks.
Jane. What happened. Did you have a accident? You are lucky you can get in anyplace to see any health. So bad around here. Seems to be so many Dr. quitting and do not seem to have people to take their places. I have given up on my 6 monthly Ears. Waiting now to see if my 6 month appt. eyes will be cancelled. Its no wonder so many name in the obits daily. Our numbers on the Co vat seem to just go up and down daily. Think is getting younger ones now. People just will not listen. Crowds everywhere you go. Suppose to be wearing masks to get in stores but they just stand there and argue. Its getting that now I am happy to stay home. Gave up on getting my one phone fixed. was told to just go back on it to Factory and restart over. No techs at Target or Walmarts now.
Still hot here but looking forward to all next week in the 70s. Maybe I will cheer up more.
Now I was told to not take any Ibuprofen at all when one takes BP meds. Tylenol does nothing for me but a very seldom need any, just when my thumb hurts. Now Advil works good so he says once in awhile not hurt if take couple of them.
Very quiet on S and F.think people must just be sitting watching movies on TV. Comcast has gone to H*ll also. I spoke with them but they know they have problems but can't fix. Most channels I have now you can't hear them on the Numbers listed but if they have HD it gets louder. Thing is lots don't have and the ones that have all the old shows seem to be O.K but its 15 min show and 15 min. commercials. If you can get anyone on phone then all say the same thing. Because of the Covas 19 all our people are helping other customers. It has become a excuse for everything. I am still driving with old license and no Sticker. Not worried about it anymore.Not driving much anyway. Think about the high insurance I paid this year. Thats what gets me more.
They were supposed to did up the road right outside of me back in May. Think they have given up. further down they have just filled all the holes up with ugly black stuff.
Jane. I thought you slept in a King size bed. You are going to have to move into the middle. That must have been some dream. I dream so much now. Even if I take a hour nap in the afternoon I dream. No bad ones. Seeing lots of people from years back. Most in UK. and all the areas there also. Thats nice.
Have now showered and shampoo. I may go out to Walmart soon. Couple things I need.
I forgot to tell y'all that Monday evening I had an A-Fib situation and put it on Facebook, Gilbert called after seeing the post all upset. Guess who showed up at my door with a big bouquet of flowers on Tuesday. Gilbert and Sonja!!@ coming to check on his Mama They are staying at a nearby motel for a few days, traveling around the area sight seeing. Today we are all going to Golden and Silver falls for a day trip. They will hike the falls we will stay on the ground.
jane, glad you didn't break anything. But sometimes breaks heal easier and faster than sprains. Oh, well - good luck anyway.
I understand what you and Jeanne mean about sleeping so soundly. I was obviously hard asleep and dreaming in my chair at 7:30 this morning, when they came in with my breakfast. It was really hard to come up out of that dead sleep, to realize where I was and what was happening. All good now, though.
Darlene, those are awful temperatures to deal with. Isn't a/c wonderful! I remember those days without it, and definitely wouldn't want to live that way again.
Marilyn, glad you getting some time away with your son. And SO great for him to surprise you with flowers and a visit. Jesse texts me a photo of Henry nearly every morning, and I love getting to see him grow. Babies change so quickly in those early months. And, best of all, I don't have any of the responsibility that goes along with parenting. :smitten:
Happy Thursday also to Sharon, Sue, alpiner, and any other Buddies checking in.
I had an appt. this morning with my oncologist . All is fine & I don't have another appt. for 6 months !! During this hot weather I have a rash under my bra , she said to put diaper rash cream on it . Who knew that would work ?
Diaper cream . I use it on lots of type rashes. Seems to help itches.
Hi Gals, I haven't been on line because a big clap of thunder knocked out all my electronics except my cell phone. The tech company is to come at 8 AM tomorrow. For some reason, I have wi-fi now but nothing else.
Marilyn, what a lovely surprise to have your son and dil appear with flowers for a visit for a few days. I'm sure that made you feel a lot better.
Mary, Joc sends me pics of the little guys frequently. It's wonderful to see them. I get some of Leyton too including his first day of 3rd grade the other day.
Darlene, can't imagine 100 degree days for many days in a row.
Mary, did I tell you we have 1 resident and 2 associates with Covid? So we are shut down again. No dining rooms.
Jane, I'm so sorry to hear of your injury. Like they said, strains are often worse than breaks. Take care of yourself.
Sue, Hope you're taking good care of yourself too. So glad to see your posts again.
I finished PT today unless I want to start out-patient. Of course, I'll still have to do my exercises regularly at home. I had such a nice PT, I'll miss him.
Sharon
Oh, Sharon - how terrible to lose your "connections" when you're stuck at home. Glad you've gotten your internet back, in any case.
jane, hope you're feeling better today.
Have any of you ever had one of those days when your "self" is convinced that it's another day? I woke up this morning (Friday) thinking it was Saturday. I started out doing "Saturday things" and wondering why some things were happening that weren't "Saturday things". Even though I've finally gotten it into my head that it really IS Friday, it's still a weird feeling. Wonder what it'll feel like tomorrow when it really is Saturday. ;D
Mary, I think when we are retired and also isolated with this virus, it is very difficult to keep track of the days. I've definitely had days when I thought it was a different day than it was.
The repairman is here. My internet was sporadic and John didn't have any at all. Definitely no TV or landline. I was able to watch some DVR that I had previously taped but that was it. John couldn't get into that even. We have separate DVRs.
I guess I will do laundry. No excuse not to. I hope my internet stays up.
Jane, hope you are feeling better and the back-up squeal has stopped. I hate those too.
Alpiner, glad your dr's appt went well. I need to check and see when my mammogram is due again. I think Oct.
Dreary and overcast this AM. Was pretty yesterday and I even walked to the lake with John and Bunny. I'm going to start trying to do that whenever possible.
Stay safe, everyone. Sharon
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but besides getting dressed have read the morning paper and just putzed around! I am not a good morning person these days!
I hope every Buddy looking in is feeling well and has a good day planned. Take care and I hope to hear from you all soon!
Sue
Happy Saturday Morning and it's in the low 80s but humid.
Many in Cedar Rapids area and south still have NO power. It may be Tuesday before it's all restored...all from the 70-110 mph straight line winds that did so much damage to houses, office blds, schools and tore out a gazillion trees and snapped off power poles. They have crews from all over down there trying to get poles back up and working lines in place.
Alpiner...good tip on diaper rash creme. I don't wear a bra around home here...it's just me, after all. I'm for a loose shirt and being cool. With my shoulder, it's easier to get in a button down shirt, so I've pulled out a lot of Ray's I still had and they work fine.
Sharon and Mary...me, too, on not knowing what day it is often.
Jeanne...I do have a king bed....and am trying to sleep in the middle. ::)
Darlene...stay safe in that heat.
Sue...hope all is good with you. Is the SEC playing football this fall?
Marilyn...WOW...what a wonderful surprise visit! That has to have you smiling from ear to ear.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
Good Sat morning...Jane I placed an order with Amazon so added the cinnamon pear jam......I really like it...thanks for the tip..I seem to get in a rut buying same ole thing...good to try something new..Marlyin a thoughtful surprise from your son.Sharon hope you get ur internet going soon..Mary I get my days mixed up often...Sue good to see you post..I didn't walk this morning...close to 90 by 9 AM.....but lived here all my life so it's expected...Have a great weekend
New quiz availble, https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=182845
Darlene...so glad you like the jam. It's my new favorite.
I have the sprinkler going...no rain in our forecast and everything is so dry.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Gilbert and Sonja left this morning for home. What a wonderful visit with them It was so good to get to spend time with them. It is 86° here today, needless to say I am not walking Freckles on the hot asphalt and it is just too hot for me as well to be out in the sun.
I don't think that not remembering days come with age. I remember a few times when still working that I got up, showered, dresses for work and then it dawned on me. it,s Saturday. Now I have to look at my morning paper to remember. I am ok if I have a early morning appt. so I guess we are only using brain when we need to.
HOORAY....was able to sign in this morning...Thank You Micheal.....have Dr appt this morning so better get ready...have a fabulous Monday CC
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up and dressed, read the newspaper, and have had breakfast. I need to get busy doing something, but haven't decided what that will be! I think Tim will come over sometime later this morning to check on me. He usually tries to get here while I'm eating breakfast as he doesn't think I eat enough!
Not much else going on here this morning. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and has a nice day planned.
Sue
Glad to see this site is back and working!
Nothing exciting here...except for road work. Turns out they are widening the street...on my side, so tearing out curbing and taking a bit of lawnstrip and taking out short walk from sidewalk to the street. BIG mess...and will get worse as they get closer to me, I'm sure.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I seem to be able to get into S and F O.K this morning on my Desktop.
Another Monday and I don't have one thing planned. Getting to be able to do less and less planning. What is opened in town I don't need. So much needs doing around the house that is on hold. I think my roof man has gone fishing again. I don't blame him. Has itfixed enough I think that the rain is no longer leaking in. I am going to try and paint the shed this week myself. Hose down the porch and let it go for now.
Jane. Hope your body healing. Did you get any black and blue from it.. Seem I can just tap my body on anything these days and get a bruise. They clear up fast but sure glad I don't wear shorts anymore.
I do need to get my laundry taken to the cleaners. Sure wish my lady would get back that has done it for years. I think that maybe the $600 a week they were getting was stopped but still getting $400. That is over twice what she made working and so again. Can't blame the people.
They said only in the 70s this week but now weather man says high 80s all week.
How I miss my going down town to the movies and eating lunch with friend. Poor women. she is sad as her car was damaged in the hail storm all over dents and they say $7000 to fix. Insurance just say Total it. Its a 2015 but only 61000 miles and she keeps it so clean looks like new. Says may just go ahead and drive it. Now i have a hard time with a car once it get marks on it. But I would not pay that much more to fix than what the insurance will give her. They all sound great until you have a big claim.
Our County Public Health announced on their website through the local hospital that they will no longer publish the number of Covid cases! They say it's spreading and they're too busy. Uh huh! The state publishes it...137 up from 126 on Friday. I'm NOT happy about that and said so on the website.
I'm showered and dressed and need to go out to WalMart for some items.
jane
The Chattanooga paper gives Covid case numbers by county for Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. The county where I live now has gone steadily up, but has just had the first deaths in the last week or so - only 4 so far (this is a small, semi-rural county). The paper also gives a graph-type listing of cases by state, although I don't ever look at that.
One of the head RAs (nursing assistants) has been out for a while. She was back today and said she'd been gone for three weeks - had tested positive for the virus, and has also been in the hospital for two days with pneumonia. She's glad to be back at work, and seems to be feeling pretty good. I'm glad she's better in any case. Several of the other RAs have been "missing", too, and I hope they'll be back soon.
We're predicted to have highs in the upper 80s this week, but after a "cold front" has come through, with lower humidity. It makes things a little more pleasant, though - even with the heat.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Good morning, every Buddy. I've been up and dressed for a while, but have managed to read the morning paper and eaten my breakfast. It's going to be a scorcher here in Auburn today, so I'll probably stay inside most of the day.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and has a good day planned. Take care, Every Buddy.
Sue
Well after 5 or 6 trips to the other side of town, we now have our driver's licenses, handicaped placard, and license plate. So much paper work and 2 different offices to go to, but at least it is now done.
Nothing else really got done today. We're in the low 80's and sunny. I did meet and go over and see the back yard of my neighbor across the street. I asked her for her beautician and she asked her daughter and it was way away, so googled one and found one near our grocery. Pretty expensive--$46 for shampoo, cut and style. We'll see how they do, but it has to be better than it is now. I have an appt at 11:00 tomorrow. Wish me luck!
Sharon
Sue...glad you're staying inside when the weather is a scorcher.
Sharon...by my local standards...that is pricey. I suppose it's common in urban areas. I agree it'd better be great at those prices.
I did get a walk to town in this morning and watched the road construction guys along the way. It's going to get worse before it gets better.
Our County Health people got a lot of "feedback" and have decided to announce the daily new "positive" case numbers, after saying they were too busy to do that. I still have to look at the state site to see the total number. I just think that County Public Health who say one of their missions is to keep the public informed, needed to do that.
Stay healthy and safe,
jane
It looks as if a lot of our Buddies still can't find the new server. It takes several days, they say, to get the new server to connect to the link. Or something like that. :idiot2:
I walked this morning to town this morning to check out the construction. They're getting close to my driveway, and there's no way they'll have it filled in with gravel within 4 hours of tearing it all up. Good thing I have lots of food in the freezer.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
A fruitful day today--the cleaning lady came and did the sheets and showers. I got my pills organized for the next week. When I run out of stuff, I will have the pharmacist put it in bubble packs. Then I went to get my hair done and was very pleased with it. A little short for me, but it looks nice and everyone is complimentary. Iff you want to see it and are on FB, John took a pic of me in my new laZyBoy. He didn't like the selfies I took. Ha! While I was gone, the Spectrum guy came and worked while I was gone and for about an hour afterwards, but he finally got John's all fixed and figured out why mine worked and his didn't.John is a happy camper now and he doesn't keep coming in here to watch my TV. I wasn't watching it and he didn't do it much, but still nice to have it to my self.
Jane, I hope they get your road fixed in a day or two.
Mary, what's the situation in your facility? We're still pretty locked down.
Hi Sue, you must be getting bored not seeing anyone other than Tim and Kris.
Jeanne, you sound depressed with it all!
Stay safe, everyone. Sharon
Sharon...your haircut is beautiful!
It won't be a couple days on the road...it's major work...widening the road, putting in new storm sewers, etc. It'll be weeks, if not months before it's finished.
jane
Sharon, we're still locked down. Our apartments haven't been cleaned in several weeks - the gal who does that has been working as one of the RAs, filling in for some of those who are out sick. Our head nurse and several of the RAs have had Covid-19, with some hospitalizations. At least one RA and the nurse both came back this week - both still weak, and taking it easy as they come back into working. It's good to have them back. Also, several of the residents have temporarily left the facility and are staying with family locally. I think I may have said before - Margaret asked if I wanted to do that. Frankly, I feel very safe here and certainly have care if I need it. Also I have no idea of how long I'd have to stay out, and I'd have to move so much of my stuff with me - out and back. All in all, although I'll be really ready for things to loosen up and to be able to get out of our apartments, but I'm doing okay.
jane, sounds like a really big construction project on your roads. Those never go quickly. Sorry you're having to deal with it. The inconvenience of torn-up roads is bad enough, but then there's the noise. Hope you have some ear plugs.
I know we're all feeling closed in. I'm afraid it's going to go on for a while yet, but we will adjust and get over it.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Sharon, here my beautician does a haircut for $35 which does not include shampoo or style. So you did well! Where is the picture posted?
I asked a construction guy this morning about the entrance to my driveway. He says it won't be torn out. Guess those south of me because of new storm sewer stuff for the cul de sac across the road from me. Whew. They took out the little walk to the street from main sidewalk since no longer allowed to park in street, as they're making it three lanes.
I got out early for some sweet corn and bacon and eggs I was low on.
Take care and stay safe.
Jane
Another one of our RAs and the maintenance guy are back from having Covid - both doing well now. And the cleaning gal is back to her cleaning job, at least for now. She got my apartment this morning. Glad to see these friendly faces again.
Sharon, forgot to mention - the new haircut looks great. I surely wish I could get one. Your new chair looks comfy, too.
I don't seem to be having any problems getting into S&F right now. Guess I shouldn't tempt the fates, though.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Thank you all for the comments on my hair. My picture is in FB (search SherryEde)I ended up paying $65 with tip and I had shampooed it the night before, so definitely pricey, but I needed someone closeby and who was good at styling My former beautician charged me $25+ tip for shampoo and cut and I went home wet and styled it myself the way I wanted it. I may ask this girl what she will charge for that later on.
I didn't sleep till 3:30 last night, so not very perky today even though I slept till 10:00.
John went to the grocery about the time I got up. It seems that with breakfast and lunch, we still have to go about once a week or so.
Did I mention John has his wifi and TV working now? So he's a happy camper. Unfortunately, his usual Thurs. partner couldn't play today, but he's looking forward to playing with his Chinese partner tomorrow. Apparently, he is a genius and John has learned a lot from him.
Mary, I'm glad things are getting back to somewhat normal at your facility.
Jane, I'm glad they won't tear up the road in front of your driveway, but I know it will still be a mess.
Sue, I worry about you and the Covid. Auburn has had a lot of it apparently, but I don't think you are going to the university anymore. Stay in and stay safe. Sharon
Sharon...glad the tech guy got things working for John.
The poor folks in Cedar Rapids who had the derecho come through ...many without power still! The devastation to buildings, trees, farm fields will be in the billions they say. They now say some of the winds had to 140 mph to do the damage it did.
And while hurricanes get that high, there's at least warnings ahead of time. This time the warning time was 30 minutes.
It looks as if a lot of colleges that opened are closing and sending students home again...UNC, etc. AND yet I hear people being interviewed who say it's all a hoax. That boggles my mind.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies,
jane
It has been in the 100's the past few days . It does cool down at night though . I have an eye dr. appt. at 1:50p.m. today & not looking forward to it . I dislike having drops in my eyes . But at least it gets me out of the house ! I haven't any where since Sunday & I'm feeling cooped up .
Alpiner...I've sent out emails to the Buddies whose email I have when this site is down. I don't have your email. If you'd like to be on my list, please email me. You can find my email under my name at the top of this post.
Several of our buddies still can't connect....Darlene and Jeanne. I don't know if Marilyn can or not.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up, dressed, read the morning paper, and am just sitting here as usual. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and doing OK today. I've been reading a good bit every day, so that keeps me busy. I don't know if Tim will be coming over this morning, but I'll be here if he does!
Sue
Morning, Sue, Sharon, Mary, Alpiner...
ALpiner...hope the drops weren't a problem. I'm used to those...need them for my allergies and wore contacts for years, so used to sticking stuff in my eyes.
Sue...glad you're staying safe from the high virus numbers there in Auburn.
Sharon...stay safe
Mary...glad the cleaner got to your apt.
I walked this morning up the street...opposite of my usual route...to see how the construction was going up there. It's finished, as best I can tell...and they've repaved and have it the three lanes we'll have here as well, when all is done. They also poured the concrete for the curb in front of where they tore out my "little sidewalk to the street" so I think they're done with me...though I hope they smooth out the dirt left when they pulled out that concrete.
It was a comfortable 69 when I walked...but forecast is for "sizzling" this weekend and next week....yikes...and kids go back to school on Monday. I'm on my backporch now, enjoying this cool slight breeze.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I am back now in SandF. That didn't take long. We do miss it when it I down.
Jane . Bet you are getting lots of dust.
I doubt they start what they had planned for in front of my place. I went out to 3 places yesterday that had reopened , best buys one . After being closed for 3 months. They were putting new blacktop over that side of the mall and so could not get in. Even getting back onto the interstate was down and had to go 2 miles around. Why the couldn't have done it past months. Whole town seems to be under construction.
Sue . I saw your new hair cut. Like it ok to pay that to get the shape but all it should need now is a monthly trim. Ask them for a price on that..
Weather great here right now .wiss I had GS of places to go. I can only stand a mask on for the most. A hour. Bothers the side were the nerves were cut. I am going to see if can find o better fitting mask
Cosco new building getting ready to open. They are out on the road selling memberships now.people say worth gettin one just for good pricing on glasses and proscriptions.
And yes . The sell caskets for whenever you need one.
My family in Texas been members for years.
Sue . Now I am not really depressed. Just bored. Never felt so tied in and use to going any time. Anywhere for last 50 years. Was going to be a big travel year for me. Last year was my new car buying. Now put less than a thousand miles on it.over a year.
I still have not gotten my new license or my plate sticker. The have extended time now to October to get them.
Glad you're back in, Jeanne.
NOW to get our Darlene here from S. Texas and Marilyn from Oregon.
Yea...finally just now got to sign in....missed everyone...I will have to read the posts before I comment....it is still very hot in my part of the world....later..Darlene
HURRAH! Our Darlene is back~ Now for Marilyn to check in and we're all back together again, I think.
I'm hoping the overcast and wind this morning is bringing us rain. Radar shows it 15 miles west of me and it would be a blessing.
We're so dry here that the lawn is brown and crunchy.
I'm in for the weekend and going to binge watch West Wing, Chesapeake Shores, Good Witch, etc on Netflix and Prime. I'm so grateful the "kids"...nephew and family...set those up for us and showed me how to actually get to them and back to my cable.
:smitten:
During this pandemic, I've lost my desire to go into even the local shops here in town. I don't need any new clothes to sit here by myself and I sure don't need any "doodads." Do you all use that word..."dodads" or "doodads"....little what-nots to decorate your space?
I had a Sharon night...could not get to sleep or stay asleep long--hour or hour and a half was the max. My laundry is all caught up, I have plenty of food, and so it's going to be a SLOWSlugSaturday. :2funny:
Take care of YOURSELF, stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals. Laundry day for me. They had a happy hour (with mini glasses of wine) at the club house last night. Visited with our friends from HH.
Jane, I love Good Witch, Chesapeake Shores, but I don't have Netflix or anything outside of cable to watch.
Jeanne, nice they are opening some stores for you, but I agree about the paving.
Our son & wife dropped off their youngest at college yesterday. Worries me, but I can't do anything about it. He is so handsome, I hope he doesn't get talked into a bunch of parties. I don't think he will, but who knows? His brother started his Senior year a couple weeks ago, but he shares an apt or house with some guys and they are all pretty much nerds, so think they are safe. I'm so glad our kids are grown and have some level of common sense now.
I get so frustrated with computers. I got an email from my MC supp linking me to a website where I could set up paperless notifications, etc. It will not accept my contract # no matter how many times I put it in and of course this is Saturday and no customer service! Grrrr!
Have fun reading and watching TV everyone. I need to put in another load of laundry. Stay safe. Sharon
Aways loved shopping but now I can't even stand to go into stores. Just grab what I need in Grocery and out. Give me the creeps seeing all the people walking around like zombies in masks. I can only wear one for 20 min. and after that i get to feel sort of dizzy. Sure it is my imagination although with my left side nerves still sort of dead then the thing bothers my ear.
Going to call library soon as I have 3 books holding on shelf. Would like to go in and go through shelves but even that feels creepy. People handling them all the time. So I will just call and pick up curbside today.
I have just got to stop sleeping so many hours.Getting to be a habit. Should go out walking when weather cooler. Getting to easy to flop down on the sofa. Still cooking good meals
I feel like my Up and go is changing daily. What friends I have seem to be feeling same way. Just should not let it get to us as I believe it is going to go on for this year.
I'm in I put an update on Keith on Facebook. Went to Walmart this morning for a few things, not many people in there. Not much else is new here just the same ole walks with Freckles, and wine with my neighbor. Well Friday Night Mexican dinner too.
There is another quiz for those who wish to participate.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=183047
Thanks for checking in Marilyn.
Rain and heavy storms showed up on the radar moving this way...15 miles away, but they detoured or whatever and never got to us.
Blue skies now.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, every Buddy. I've been up, read the paper, and had breakfast. So far that's all I've accomplished this morning. I hope every Buddy is feeling well, weather is good where you live, and you have time to relax and enjoy your day.
I am not sure whether Tim will come over this morning. I'm not going outside for a while and hope I see him sometime today. He's been good about coming over to check on me and I've had phone calls from Bill and Jon.
I hope Every Buddy is having good weather and a nice day planned. Take care, Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals. I had another sleepless night till about 3 and then slept till 10! Just had a cup of coffee & some toast while I listened to our church service on You Tube. I so appreciate having that until we get to the point of finding a new church near here. I'll still miss the old familiar faces though.
Welcome back, Darlene and Marilyn.
Jane, yes, I use the word "doodads". I guess we are close enough in the MW to have lots of similarities.
Hi Sue, John gave me a book about Aix en Provence that he thought I would like because of the French setting. Oh my! I read about 30 pages and gave it back to him. It was the ugliest, cruelest book I've read since Silence of the Lambs which he also gave me and has never lived down.Fortunately, I had a Danielle Steele I hadn't read. I gave him a Tami Hoag mystery which he seems to like.
We have our big meal at noon here, so that's over and I'm going to read while John plays bridge.
Mary, the shut-down here was a false alarm. False positives on a couple tests, so we're back in the dining room next week. Hope you all stay safe at your facility.
Take care of yourselves and stay safe. Sharon
Good Sunday Afternoon!
And the heat returns...along with the dreaded humidity.
Nothing exciting here...and the week looks boring too...except for doc appt tomorrow morning. :2funny: I guess you know you're old when your "life" is doc appts. Boo!
Stay safe and healthy and keep in touch with us, even if your life is as boring as mine. We WANT to know you're ok.
jane
Sorry, I've been bad about checking in. Nothing going on around here. My most exciting event is that I've mailed in my request for an absentee ballot. I don't think they mail the ballots out until sometime next month. I'll get it sent back in ASAP after that.
No new news from this area otherwise. Always good to hear from everybody!
Hi everybuddy.....I will try this again...wrote long post this morning..guess it's out in cyber space ..never did post...Jane you are describing my life...hot humid and bored.....and for excitement Drs Appt.....Sue are you still walking? So far If I go early I can walk a mile...Mary are you still in lock down? Sharon glad you were able to get your D license and disability card...Jeanne..I usually love to shop and browse..now Me and my mask are in and out fast...Marlyin glad things seem stable with you ....waiting on a phone call from son # 2. Have a great rest of day...CC
I saw my NP and then stopped for groceries, came home and ate lunch and went up to the hospital for xrays.
It's so Sizzling HOT here and to last all week.
jane
I posted a Folk Song quiz, in the Trivia Quiz section of Village Clubhouse, the Place for Fun.
Take a look, and take a guess at two of the songs.
Hi Gals, going to leave for dinner in a few.Also check the mail and mail a pkg.
I've talked to both girls today which took up half the day! Melanie's getting settled in the new house and has listed the smaller house there. Lori's office is in the midst of reorganization, so she is unsure of what her position will be later, or if she will have one. Two pharm companies have been interviewing her though, so she may have a new future, although lots of traveling and responsibility.
I haven't done much today except set up an Amazon acct for John. He fixed my artificial palm on my balcony by drilling holes in the bottom of the copper pot to let the rain drain out. We did get the clothes folded.
Jane, I think we are all bored. Reading and TV and FB is about all I get done other than household things.
Darlene, walking a mile in that heat is something!
Marilyn, I'm not very good about remembering songs.
Mary, I called for my absentee ballot application and it is in the mail box. I'll get it out this week.
Not much else going on here. Take care and stay safe. Sharon
Sharon...hope dinner was good. Always tastes better when you don't have to prepare it.
jane
No way did I venture out today. 94 deg. And so humid. Things are now getting to me. Can't keep a mask on longer tan 20 min. Bothering left side of my face to the point of feeling dizzy. Ok if weather in 70s I have a BP test next week. It is o.k but will ask him on idea for face covering. Think it is time to start writing some snail mail to family and friends out of US. Even family here are being quiet.
Looks like Texas in for some more storms.
Town packed with U of I students today but found lots with the virus. Putting out more rules. Something went wrong with the teaching app. At 8:30am today. My WiFi is awful. But I don't depend on co any tech anymore.
Jeanne...Have you considered a face shield? I see my medical providers and others wearing those.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/06/30/where-buy-face-shields-online-and-what-know-before-you-get-one/3284596001/
and I know you can order them online.
Good results on my xrays yesterday. No fracture in collarbone area and say tendinopathy in shoulder. So...continue with tylenol for the inflamation, etc. Chest xray said stable and normal so I'll take that!! :smitten:
Like Jeanne, I'm staying inside this week except to get a prescription I realized I'm out of while filling my two week meds box.
Stay cool, safe, and healthy,
jane
jane, glad your x-rays were good. I take acetominophen regularly before bed and when I get up during the night - sometimes during the day. Just be sure not to take too much.
Good advice to Jeanne about the face shields.
Nothing new around here.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, plus read the morning paper, but that's as far as I've accomplished. I hope Every Buddy looking in is feeling well and has a nice day planned. Stay inside if it's terribly hot where you live!
Sue
Jane.
I did pick up one of the face shields 2 weeks ago? Thing is they are not very clear.poor plastic.
Going up to 97 today. Highest for the year. I will stay indoors.
Glad they took the X-ray and all o.k. Takes awhile for aches to go away.
Thing seem to be much worse in other places with hurricane threats and fires so I am feeling lucky. Finding lots students coming back. Found 640 positive just yesterday. Saw so many walking around . no masks.. It will spread like crazy on campus. Can't tell young what to do. The already know it all.
Last week we had temperatures up to 104F then down to mid 90's . I have stayed mostly indoors except for church , grocery shopping & dr.'s appts.
Last week I saw the opthamologist for yearly eye exam . He said I have cataracts & macular degenerstion . I'm hesitant about cataract surgery because I'm pre diabetic . My Mom was diabetic had cataract surgery & one eye hemmoraged & was blind in that eye afterward . Mean while the dr. has me taking an eye vitamin...ARED . I will see him again in 3 months .
I'm waiting to hear from our daughter , she has a dr. appt. this morning . She has been having intestinal issues , had a colonoscopy & blockage was found . But I think we know what the blockage is . Yesterday she passed a 6 inch worm !! Days before she was passing other nasty stuff . She has lost 20lbs. in a month .
So I'm sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to hear from her .
This isolation hasn't been good & I have had many depressing days . I try not to break down & cry in front of my husband . He gets upset with me for crying . However he has been hugging me many times a day to cheer me up .
Yes , things have been rough . But I'm not the only one going through this now . My father in law had a bumper sticker that read "Look For The Good And Praise It ."
Sharon....I walk early..usually around 72 to 75 degrees....the heat comes about noon....I wear masks when in stores.....but not walking...Hi to everyone looking in
alpiner, sorry you're having such a tough time with the restrictions. Keep thinking "safety" - if that helps. Good luck with your cataracts - I'd do what my doctor recommends - my sight is so important to me. Also good wishes for your daughter.
Darlene, are you predicted to get any rain and/or cooling from either of the storms? We're predicted to get some rain from Laura on Friday.
I think we're due to get started with some gradual "release" from our apartments. The activities gal said she's going to start "doorway games" in the next day or so, and then maybe we'll get back to eating in the dining room next week sometime. I hope so, anyway.
Good HOT Wednesday morning, Buddies.
I need to go get my 'scripts at WalMart, but I need my hair to dry a bit more, so I can use a hot roller to bend some shape into it.
Mary...I'm a user of 650 mg tylenol, as well. She said I could take 3000 mg a day...used to be 4,000 but I guess "they" have rolled that back. Two of those puppies seems to take the edge off the pain.
The nurse for my NP called yesterday with xray results. I had already read the full report on the patient portal. She said MRI if I want to see if a tendon is torn in the rotator cuff. I don't think so now. Lets see what rest and tylenol does first. I don't want surgery on the shoulder for pain that's getting better on its own.
Our covid numbers jumped again by 12. Biggest increase I can recall. What a world it is...people infected with a virus, hurricanes hitting LA and TX, fires burning up CA, heat sizzling the country from north to south. UGH! I think I'll stay inside and watch Good Witch calming my frazzled nerves.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
The Univ. students returning has put our way up again. In last 9 days around 600 tested positive. Yet I saw them sitting on the Quad yesterday or playing things and most still not wearing masks. They are the highest numbers now are in ages 11 -20,580,21-30 515 cases. 31 -40 340 cases. This is what is going to hurt the town. Students. I think it will end up closing things down again.
I need to go out as I am out of Bread and Milk mostly. will again be 91 by afternoon and could go to 100 with humidity.
Looks like our State has now moved the getting License renew and sticker up to Nov.1. I was April 12 and July 30 for mine so still not bothering as not driving far anyway. Maybe they will let us just get for 2021 soon. I have to take the road test and not going to do it wearing a face mask.
Jane. I agree with you. See if you can take care without any operation on shoulder. Few I have seen did not seem to work for shoulder pain. I have it one in awhile but pill will help. Now if something broken in yours different. But I think you would know it bye now.
another call on my home line . Robot. this is number 4 already this morning. Make me so mad. Now some are calling for money for things not heard of for last 5 years.
Commercials now on Comcast are just awful. No good shows at all.
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up, dressed and down to Montgomery with Tim. We were cashing in some bonds and making adjustments to some of my investments. I'm glad he helps me with this!
We drove to Montgomery and talked to a young lady who helped us work out a good solution. I hope this will be my last visit to Montgomery for a while!
Not much else going on here today. I've had lunch since coming home and am not planning to sit down and read this afternoon. I hope Every Buddy looking in is feeling well and has a nice day planned.
Sue
Wow, we're a chatty group today. Jane, I'm glad nothing was broken and hope you won't need any surgery. I agree with your wait and see plan. I also have a sore shoulder/arm that the PT says probably comes from the rotator cuff, but he gave me some exercises. Unfortunately, they make it worse.
Alpiner, is the ophthalmologist thinks you need the cataracts removed, have him consult with your pre-diabetic dr. before making a decision.
I made an appt with my visiting dr for next Tues and have a list of about 15 things to discuss.
This morning I gave John a tutorial on using the online banking. He really needs to know how to do it. Next month, he will pay the bill with my supervision.
Jane we had coconut shrimp Monday night and chicken enchiladas last nigh. Tonight we will eat in via their delivery.
Mary, I'm glad to hear that things are loosening up there for you.
We all are so bored. I thought the shield would have been a good suggestion for you Jeanne. Maybe take a cotton neck scarf and tie it around your face. Maybe you can adjust it better.
Darlene, walking in the 70's isn't too bad. My problem would be getting out to do it early enough.
Sue, I'm so glad Tim can help you with your finances.If we didn't have a wonderful broker that we've had for years, we wouldn't know what to do either.
I need to go organize my meds now. Grrrr. Not my favorite job. Will be glad when the pharmacist starts doing it, but I have to much on hand now.
Stay cool and stay safe. Sharon
A late good morning, Sharon and Every Buddy looking in. Tim came over this morning to take me to Montgomery to take care of some bonds I have in the bank there. We think we took care of it and hope we'll be OK with the ride to Montgomery this morning. I prefer staying at home! Not much else going on here today. I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and has a nice day!
Sue
Alpiner...my husband was a diabetic and he had both cataract surgery and several years later cornea transplants! Both were very successful. As long as the doctors know your existing medical issues, they work with those and are prepared.
Sue...glad you got your $$ taken care of in Montgomery.
Sharon...it sounds as if you have good choices for your meals.
Jeanne...your numbers will skyrocket, I'd bet. Ours are going up here, too, and school just started Monday.
I'm watering my poor parched flower beds. They look terrible. We haven't had rain for weeks. The yard is brown and crunchy.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good Thursday HOT morning.
Same old, same old here in Iowa....hot and no rain.
Nothing planned for today except changing the bed. Exciting news, huh.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in this morning. I hope you are feeling well and have a nice quiet day planned. I'm hoping for a quiet day and plan to read a good bit. I think Tim may not come over this morning as we went to Montgomery to take care of some business and I think he'll want to catch up with his regular work. He does try to come by every day to check on me.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and has a good day planned.
Sue
Hi Gals. Alpiner, how is your daughter doing? That sounds gross and scary. Where was she that she picked up such a parasite? Stay in and stay cool.
Jane, yes we do have a good choice of food. We had chicken cordon bleu delivered last night and tonight we're going to the Italian room for lasagna. Tomorrow night will be salmon delivered. It's our choice M-F, Delivered Sat & Sun noon.
Sue, staying in is good!
Hi to Mary, Marilyn and all others. Sharon
Good. Morning gals ...well the storm came and gone did not affect us here at all...prayers for those who had losses...amazing how strong that wind can be.we are still having 100 degrees almost daily with high humidity...be glad when we have a cool norther...not much going on with me...have a safe and healthy weekend
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up, dressed, read the morning paper and have just been fiddling around. I am reading an interesting book which I will try to finish today. It's about a young sergeant who is in the British army. He certainly gets into lots of scrapes, though!
Not much else going on here this morning. I hope Every Buddy looking in is having a good day with nice weather. Take care, Every Buddy!
Sue
Good Friday Morning...another hot one here, too, and possible severe storms this afternoon. I just hope we get rain, rain, rain, and not storms.
The guy two doors down just roared off on his Harley...and the construction guys are cutting into the concrete curb across the street, so the concrete dust is flying! Those guys make good money, I know, but I wonder how their health suffers from handling all that equipment and breathing in all that concrete dust and asphalt stuff. UGH.
Nothing exciting here either...we're going out for supper tonight...the other two couples and me...destination depends on severity of the weather at 5:00 pm.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Sue. What is the name of that book you just finished reading. Author also
My brother was in the British army for quite a few year. He got in a few scrapes also during the war years. I may like it.
Not as warm here today but still humid. Think may get some rain. I am really bad on doing my housework these days and so going to try to catch up.
Just lost the last of my old friends of the past 50 years on Sunday. Last saw her Christmas time. Her husband had been my handyman for 40 years took care of everything. Passed last year. Beginning to feel lost in town. Waiting to see what paper says. He donated body to Science at the University of Illinois.
Trying to clean up the mess that my Desktop W10 has gotten in. I know very little on how to do it. Just make more mess.
Try to enjoy the weekend. Not been out to eat since March. Not really missing it. The Movie Theatre is opening up today. There are 10 screens in it but I don't know how it is going to work.. I do miss going to there. Will not do it though.
Last I heard (last night), we're supposed to be getting sideswiped by the remnants of Laura this evening. So far today, it's just been cloudy and windy.
Margaret moved the hummingbird feeders closer to my window yesterday, and I've had a couple of hummers off and on all morning. They're fun to watch.
The big news from here is that we're being allowed out to walk in the halls, just not in groups. And the big news is that we should be able to go back to eating in the dining room about 8 September. It'll still be just one person per table, but at least we're taking some baby steps.
The folks I've talked to (staff) who have had the virus have mostly not been too sick. And the two folks on my hall (out of six residents) who have tested positive have not had to be hospitalized. All to the good, I guess.
jane, sorry for all your dust and noise. Stay in and keep the a/c running, I guess.
Happy Weekend to all the Buddies!
Hi Gals. I was a busy bee yesterday and cleaned both baths and mopped the tile in baths and kitchen. Today, I've put in 1 load of laundry that I had left over from last weekend. I finally got Spectrum to accept my credentials and let me put it on auto pay. I thought I already had. Then I took Bunny out, fed her and me. In the meantime, John ate and has started bridge. Now, I'm done for the day other than reading. I've started a Debbie Macomber book called LOVE LETTERS. She writes sweet stories, some of them have been made into Hallmark movies.
Jane, I bet that noise and dust is driving you nuts. It would me. Have fun tonight.
Darlene, so glad you didn't get any of the storm. The pictures on TV are awful.
Jeanne, hope you get your housework caught up. It's hard for me because of my back, but I can't stand to not have it done. My 20 min cleaning girl didn't show today, so the showers and bed will have to wait.
Mary, do you participate in the door games? They have some things going on at the main bldg here too, but nothing has caught my fancy.
Sue, I'm glad Tim keeps you in books. Enjoy.
Stay cool and stay safe, everyone. Sharon
Hello Every Buddy Just stopped i to say hello and let you all know that I am still alive and as well as can be expected. Not much new here, I went out to Chinese lunch with 3 friends last Tuesday. We hung out there and gabbed for 2 hours. Wen I got home Keith had forgotten that I was out with the girls and had been looking through the house for me. Tonight is our rgular Friday Night Mexicabn dinner, I sure have put on a few pounds over the last 6 months. My do tor sas it is the daily glass of wine with my friends and that I should only have 1 glass per week. My triglycerides are up as well and so are Keith's.
Marilyn
That doctor is putting you on One glass of Wine a week. If it calms you at one glass a day. Do it. You do go out to eat and that is where people put weight on. But right now just go ahead . You keeping up with things is the main thing right now. Do some walking which you do with the dog and just eat what you want. I am eating some things I never did. special Cookies. Not going to worry about fussing. I have BP testing next week. Going to tell them to take some blood. See if anything is to low or to high and go by that. To many things bugging us.
Good morning....79 degrees here this morning..will be 100 by noon....Jeanne...my cardiologist suggested I drink a glass of red wine every day...said was good for you...my impression of Marlyin is she will do what she wants to...no offense meant.....a quite weekend for me..may have family come holiday weekend...stay safe..have a great weekend
Blessed relief today from the sizzling temps and humidit. It's in the low 70s right now...9:30 am and I got my walk in. I've got the windows open to cool down the house, though it'll make me sneeze later.
Some things you just can't win!
My friend Kathy wants me to go with her up to a little shop opened by a woman in her yoga class that's in a very small town north of us. I'm waiting for Kathy to call and say what time we're going. Otherwise, there a few things I need to do around here, and I haven't been motivated to get to.
Take care, stay cool and safe and healthy,
jane
Jeanne and Darlene, yes I will do what I want. About the weight I've put on about 6 lbs just from eating too much of too many good thing, Like pizza,
Marilyn.
That is me also. I bet I have stuck same as last check up 4 months ago. I put 5 lbs on.will see on Thursday. Not going to bother me. I am into making pizzas now and using butter.. Clothes fit same. If that changed then I would worry.
Hi Gals, I had a late nighter again last night, but have done 2 loads of laundry. Supper will be delivered tonight and noon tomorrow. Veal Parmesan for tonight. John is bridging as usual.
Marilyn, if anyone needs a glass of wine a day, it's you. Cut back on the pizza, etc.
Jeanne, usually you can tell by your clothes. Wouldn''t recommend butter/ pizza for weight loss though.
Darlene, I'm glad you will have company for the holidays. How can it be Labor Day already?!
Jane, enjoy your outing with Kathy. Stay safe!
Mary, check in! Sue, too. Sharon
Nothing going on around here. I did walk a loop in the building this afternoon - mask and all. I'll definitely have to work up to doing more than a short loop.
Sharon, sorry you had another non-sleeper. Most of the time, the door game is just bingo - and that's not my thing. I haven't found one interests me yet. And, or course, no bridge yet. I never got into playing bridge on line.
Saturday is a terrible TV day. I've just turned on Fried Green Tomatoes. I've seen it lots of times, but it is such a good movie.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
I always thought I was getting heavier these last years since Ben died. Of course, no way to check it when you cannot stand on a scale.
Now they did weigh me in hospital. They have a great way to do it: me and the bed together! They know how much the bed is, so I now know my weight now is 46Kg, that is 101.41 pounds. So I lost, not gained - probably in the last two three weeks when I felt so sick.
I suppose it is good news: I don't need to worry about calories.
Bubble...I'm sorry to hear you've been ill and in hospital. I couldn't figure out how they were weighing Ray those last couple of times in the hospital, when they showed me the "thingy" on the footrail of the bed that gave his weight. What a blessing they hadn't tried to get him up to weigh him. You can indeed add some calories.
My own weight has also gone up...I blame it on the quarantine...and sizzling temps...I hadn't done any walking and sitting doesn't seem to use many calories...unfortunately, because I'm VERY good at that now. :2funny: ::)
The leaves on the first tree on my street to change color has begun to do so, so fall is acoming! It doesn't seem possible Sept. is here Tuesday...that for me is fall.
My joints say weather change is coming tomorrow...hope it's rain!
I think I'll indulge again in West Wing and Good Witch and whatever else I can find on Netflix. I have the windows open and the cool breeze is delightful. I also have a check to write to take out to car guy tomorrow.
Take care, stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, Every Buddy. I've been up, dressed, had breakfast, and am now trying to decide what to do today. I have several books I've been reading and will likely finish one of them. I don't know if Tim will be over this morning. He usually tries to check on me every day or so.
I hope every Buddy is having a nice day. Take care, Every One.
Sue
Bubble, always good to hear about a weight loss, but not from being sick. I've lost a bunch, too, over the past year, but I don't recommend open heart surgery as a means to accomplish that. ;)
We had a horrendous thunderstorm in the middle of the night. I was awakened by very bright lightning and near-by thunder about 2 a.m., with lots of hard rain. Fortunately, the storm was fast-moving, and I went back to sleep quickly, in the chair. Supposed to have more this afternoon.
Today it's been five years since John died. I can't believe it's been that long. It's been a busy time - just in the immediate family - two weddings, a divorce, the first great-grandbabies, and the foster great-grands. To say nothing about what's gone in the world around us.
Good morning, Mary and Every Buddy looking in. I've been up, had my breakfast, dressed, and am now trying to decide what to do. I have several chores outside lined up, but so far haven't accomplished much of anything!
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and has a nice day planned. Take care Every Buddy.
Sue
Hi Gals, started my day with our church service streamed on You Tube. So nice to stay connected. Other than that, folded clothes and did usual stuff. We had the delivered dinner, but both of us agree it is too heavy for lunch, so we are going to skip it on future Sundays. I always fix something easy on Sunday night anyway. John just finished vacuuming the carpets which is most of the villa except for tiled baths and kitchen. It just hurts my back too much to do it, so he has taken it over. One wouldn't think it necessary every week, but with Bunny and my walker going in and out and dragging leaves in, it does.
Mary, I agree that it doesn't seem like 5 yrs since your John passed, but I'm sure more so to you. Sending a big cyber HUG! As to the bingo, I can play it occasionally, but haven't here. John had never played duplicate online till the pandemic, but he has learned and plays nearly every day. If you want instructions, I'll have him dictate them to me and then email them to you. I don't much care to watch TV I've seen before.
Jane, Cedar Cove on Halmark was written by Debbie McComber. Did you find anything interesting when you went shopping yesterday?
Bubble, I'm sorry you've been in the hospital. I've spent enough time there that I know it's no fun. It is interesting how they can weigh you in bed. I've had it done also. I hope you are home and well soon. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Hi Marilyn, Darlene, Sue, Alpiner and any others I've missed. Stay cool and stay safe! Sharon
I just remembered I forgot to tell you about the lovely experience I had last night. I was blow drying my hair while sitting at my vanity in front of the big windows in our bedroom looking out on the woods about 7 PM. Suddenly, I saw movement back in the trees or bushes and could tell it was small deer. I yelled to John, but he wasn't interested. By the time I got back in there, 2 fully antlered bucks had come out of the woods and meandered around in our back yard and were joined by some does. Unfortunately, I didn't have my cell phone with me and by the time I went and got it, they were gone. They were so beautiful though. Sharon
Mary...{{{HUGS}}} on this sad anniversary.
Sue...always good to see your posts, even if you're as bored as the rest of us.
I did get a short walk in this morning and then went out to the farm where I buy sweet corn and got some for me and a dozen for my neighbor. They're always available when I need help with big things...so a little thank you. The season is about over.
Angie is an Aide at school and said there were 7 teachers out on quarantine...result of three big weddings last weekend...one had 800 invited guests. Incredible. Yep, that's allowed...our Governor, who spoke at the RNC Convention, doesn't see the need for any restrictions.
I came home from my walk and tackled a little job that's been bugging me. My white garage door was a mess...so I pulled the hose over, grabbed a rag and gave it a washdown. THAT's what I've accomplished today. :2funny:
Now I'm working on the Latin stuff I do for SeniorLearn and watching West Wing on Netflix.
Thanks, Sharon, for Cedar Cove info. I'll look for that. The potter had some beautiful things, but I thought a bit pricey.
Stay SAFE and HEALTHY,
jane
Thought that as it was cooler today I would get a few jobs done. Did not get up until 9:30 slept from 11pm. So many dreams . So after the Sunday paper. Breakfast. Made bird food. Cleaned good the cage. Sat and pondered. Ate lunch and now 4pm. May still run the sweeper so can put it away.
I give up trying to do some of the things I did on Sunday's. Maybe tomorrow will be cool again. Try to do more.
My SILCame over Thursday to do my yard. His friend puts 30 acres in sweet corn and they had gathered it all . Brought me some and tomatoes. I put all the cornin boiling water for 4 min. Put all but 4 ears in freezer and gave the rest to eat right away another 4 min. Was so good. Only time I eat corn on cob.
Bubble. Can't believe. Weight only 100 lbs. I your look bigger.
That was my weight up to age 35 . I am 5 ft 1 , I had my yearly meeting with a new dr. After having flu. He said I needed to put weight on and gave me B 12 shots for awhile even though I have always been a bog eater. Finely I got up to 115 lbs. then another 10 so now after about 50 years never change much. Most people say I look better with weight on. I just never think about getting on scales not changed on checkups for years.same size clothes.
I have Comcast for tv etc. And now the are showing very little on tv. Taken stations off. Now see why people are streaming. I am going to have to bo some changing before winter.
Although I seem to have lost weight, my waist is much larger, but luckily almost all my pants are with elastic band. Only two skirts (from University years!) are too tight. I'll still keep them: you never know and I like them: my dad bought them for me.
Today is an historical day for Israel: El Al is flying for the first time to the Arab Emirates, to Abu Dhabi. Officials are going there to sign for a normalization of the situation. Peace on the horizon?
Let's hope peace will be signed. It is hard now which nations have peace. Most seem to be on the outs. Even with politics in own country. US really bad. Voting coming up and after that will be worse.
Hope you are feelin stronger each day.do you eat well? I know you have a caretaker.does she cook?
Jeanne...My SIL in Chicago 'burbs called yesterday...she has Comcast and said it suddenly went out...so no phone and no TV. She did not have nice words to say about them. Same for her downstairs neighbor. Her daughter called...and waited online for hour+ and all sorts of excuses...maybe fixed last Friday...NO...maybe Sunday...Not when I talked to her. It's all she has to entertain herself...she's the 97 yr old and her daughters don't want her out and about with all the covid.
Once again, the rain gave us nothing...it looked like it came right over us, but no drops hit the ground.
I've finished up bagging up Ray's shirts for Goodwill and have two bags to take to them.
I've also been busy in the kitchen....NOT my favorite place. I baked up a pound of bacon and have it in the fridge, and I baked some scalloped potatoes for supper tonight. I also used Ray's Food Saver to save pieces of smoked ham center cut I cut into single portions. Nice to have alone or add to potatoes or soup.
Today seems like Sunday to me. Weird. Tomorrow I need to go to the bank to cash in some EE bonds...one more month and those are finished. I'll miss that deposit each month. I think it's still drive thru and no lobby opened. Same with one drug store here and the Chinese restaurant...carry out only.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Bubble, it's nice to hear that tensions are easing at least some place in the area. I hope it holds.
We had more thunder and lightning around suppertime last night, and now again this afternoon - some rain, too.
Good morning, Mary and Jane. I've been up, had breakfast, read the paper, and have cleaned up my breakfast dishes. So far that's all I've accomplished today. I have several books waiting to be read and plan to do that soon. Not much else going on here today. I'd like to get outside for a walk, but it's already pretty hot outside. So I'll probably not go very far if I do decide to walk a bit.
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well and has a nice day planned--even if it just means staying inside to be comfortable!
Sue
It got down into the 40s overnight, so a pleasantly cool and cloudy day here. I went out and paid the car guy for fixing my car after I backed it into a corner of the house last spring. It looks beautiful. He does very good work. Then I stopped by the drive up window at bank....only thing open...no lobby open yet.
I then took the last two loads of Ray's clothes over to the Good Will in a neighboring town 15 miles away and so that huge job is finally finished. Back in town stopped at grocery and got an ear of corn for lunch. Season is about over here.
Friend called and said she and husband are quarantined for 14 days! Her grandson in 3rd grade tested positive for covid so the whole 3rd grade is quarantined. His other grandmother tested positive Friday and so they were checked and he tested positive Sunday night. I see our numbers jumped by 30 since Monday.
Stay safe and healthy
jane
Hi Gals. Bubble, I certainly hope that the peace treaty goes through. It's good to anticipate. I can't ever remember being 100 lbs, but then I was 5'7" when I reached adulthood.
Jane, good for you getting the garage door cleaned and the shirts ready for Goodwill. The poorer people will be needing those shirts soon. I can't believe you have a yellow leaf! We have a huge oak, a sweet gum, some maples and I don't know what else in our woods, but it should be pretty late fall.
Jeanne, your fresh corn sounds good. Nice way to do it--half cook it and freeze it.
We've gotten some rain in the past few days, but nothing tremendous. Lots of flash floods north of us.
My cleaning girl showed today! Glory be!
And my doctor came to go thru all the questions I had for her. She told me I didn't need supplements other than Centrum Silver, Vit D, aspirin if I could handle it. She also said that my lactose intolerance is causing my post-nasal drip and that I shouldn't even have yogurt or cheese. She also said to stop my new neuro med for a month and see if I could sleep better. I hope she knows what she's talking about.
Jane, I loved your library post yesterday on FB. It was hilarious.Scary about the Covid spike.
Hi Darlene, Marilyn, Sue, Mary, Alpiner. Stay safe. Sharon
Well, temps to go back up today. The weather is the only thing exciting around here.
I had a sad email from my friend Joan whom I met in Texas, but she was from Iowa. She was the last one of our friends to see Raymond here at the house. She's in hospice care at a facility in the Mpls area. She is resigned to what will come.
I have nothing planned for today except more computer work...for the Latin classes I do the enrollment/class assignments/emails for. This is the busy time for that, and so I better get to it.
Take care buddies, stay safe and healthy, and please let us know how you're doing. THIS is my social life in these weird times.
jane
Good morning all...just checking in...we have had a few drops of rain and predicted under 100 the next few days...I'm ready for that..we seldom have fall..goes from summer to winter.....not doing much today.....hope everyone is doing well and safe from virus
I am again sitting here at noon not making up mind what to do. Have to go to grocery store for sure. Gave the blood yesterday and tried to bring it up on my Christie Care. Down again. Could be Comcast as it is crazy right now. At the moment as I am in here it keep clicking off and back on again. Not going to even bother calling them. My Modem has one light brinking . It could be the Wifi and it keep going off. My Ipad using it but so slow. Only phone that I am still using is the old Comsumer Cell Flip phone. My new Mobile I have just tossed it away in the drawer . Spent hours trying to talk to them. Waste of time. Going to be months before Tech. is back to normal. Comcast is even as bad in Texas. Now they are giving a Ipad for $2 a month if you upgrade service. Yes One of myGS got suckered in to than. All that is on TV are repeats and now So many comercial in each one. Horrible one that should not be allowed. Every one you try to contact is Says. Due To Covet 19 all our operators are busy. Good excuse for all of them.
I need to do so much with my one bank but same. Only drive up. I need to sit with head dept. Sure ready to meet you though if people want to borrow Cars and Homes. Talking cars. I sure need to wash mine.
So just trying to not let things get to me.
Univ. if Illinois have now had over 1000 positive. 7 days ago one of the Fraternity houses had a big party.Part of it. Should not have let them back in. Let them study at home and if they want to get degrees they will be happy to do the. Found couple of young ones in one School 3rd grad the other day and one teacher. Now I think the head of football got a call from Trump yesterday. He wants the but 10 teams out playing starting this weekend. Illinois says not until next April. They say more young people so man about not doing sport than worrying about the virus.
SIL just came and did my yard again. Sure looks best in the are. He is looking so tired though. Bothers me. He comes so far to do it. I try telling him to let it go more days. He is a perfectionist when it comes to yards so will not do that. I could get the mower out and cut areas that grow little faster.
Well better just get out to store.
Good morning, Every Buddy. It's about 10:30 here this morning. So far I've read the paper, cleaned up the kitchen, and have just piddled around. I'm hoping it will be somewhat cooler today, but it's looking like another scorcher! I don't know if Tim will be coming over today as I think Kris is working at home, too. I do need to get outside and clean up the sidewalk which needs it badly!
I hope Every Buddy has a nice day planned and you are able to stay cool!
Sue
Where is everyone today. I put a load of sheets in the washer and the usual morning stuff. Dr came to draw blood from John prior to his appt the 21st. Stopping the new med did help. I've had 2 nights of good sleep since. Hallelujah. I just can't get by without a good deal of sleep. I think part of that is my tremor meds, but I can't do without them. I'm going to see the tremor specialist the 15th. But I'm afraid the things he will recommend are rather invasive and I'm not up for that.
We finally got some French pictures hung yesterday. It took a while to figure out where to put them. They are 9 pics we took in 1979 when I took the whole family there. They aren't family pics though, just things we thought were special.
Jane, I hope you got all your Latin stuff done. Sounds time consuming, but with the situation today, you may need that.
Hi to everyone. Hope you are all well and staying safe.
Sharon
Sharon, I think we're all being pretty quiet. Nobody is really doing anything. I'm here this morning, watching it rain. Supposed to be more tomorrow before clearing off and getting cooler over the weekend.
Margaret filled my bird feeders yesterday. I've had several hummingbirds on their feeders, but overnight a raccoon or some critter completely emptied those feeders. They didn't even knock the feeders off their hangers - very neatly done. ;D But the hummers are not happy this morning. It may be next week before Margaret gets them filled again.
Today is clean-up day for this hall. The RAs changed the sheets on the bed, the cleaning gal came and did her thing, and the laundry fairies will pick that up this afternoon and return it after supper. Fortunately, back to the usual Thursday routine for me.
I wish I could get some of my stuff hung on the walls. Guess it'll still be a while before that can happen, though.
Sharon, keep us posted about what the doctor recommends.
Happy Thursday to all the Buddies!
Like Jane, most of my social life is here, so want to hear from everyone. Don't they have any maintenance people that will hang pictures for you? We had the nicest guy do our large pictures and John could do the rest. With your love of art, etc, I'm sure it looks barren to you. I bet the squirrels got your bird feed. Crafty critters that they are. No rain here, but really hot! I took Bunny our a while ago and was stunned. We didn't stay out long. Of course, she was waiting for lunch, so she was ready to head in also. Take care. Sharon
Sharon, the maintenance guy will help with something too heavy for us to handle. But he's only one person - for the whole building. The wall stuff is still in the storage unit, waiting for things to open up more. I have lots more than will fit here, so have to make decisions. And after having been in this space for a while, I may want to move some furniture around, too. Permanent stuff will come in due time.
I had a post all ready and lost it somewhere.
Nothing exciting here...and I'm tired tonight...too much time on the computer.
I did buy some sheets online and got those washed, but I don't know how they'll work.
I don't have these deep mattresses everyone else seems to have, so these 18" and 20" pockets for the fitted sheet are too big, so I have a lot of sheet to tuck under. ::)
I'm about to take a break and watch some Good Witch on the Hallmark movies and mysteries channel....they're having a marathon of Good Witch movies on Monday from noon + central time.
That and West Wing will be the night's entertainement.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but that's as far as I've gotten. I'm moving pretty slow! I don't know if Tim will be coming over this morning. He usually tries to check on me every day.
Not much else going on here today. I have books to read and will spend time doing that. I hope Every Buddy has a nice day planned--and you aren't suffering from heat!
Sue
Good Morning, Sue! It's a wonderful 64 here this morning when I walked, and I'm just home from that. The construction guys are cutting concrete and jackhammering up manholes, so the concrete dust is flying.
Nothing exciting here...Kathy and I will go out for supper since her husband has Jesters tonight out of town.
I have laundry to do, but that may wait until tomorrow. It depends on how much computer stuff I need to do today.
The weatherguessers say maybe rain on Sunday. I sure hope so...we're drying up and blowing away.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies, and let us know how you're doing.
jane
Mary, it always takes lots of time to make decisions after (and before) a move. I do hope after the pandemic (if it ever ends), Margaret and the maintenance guy will help you move furniture and hang pictures.
Jane, it sounds wonderfully cool there. This weekend is to be sunny and hot and then cool down to 80's for a week. That will be wonderful. I hope you get all your computer stuff done quickly. Nice that you're going out with Kathy.
We are going over to the dining room to eat 3 times a week. They deliver the rest. It makes a nice break and we can also pick up our mail & hit the library when needed.
My new pharmacist came today and took all my supplements & Rx's with him and will deliver bubble packs made up for a month at a time with everything in them. He's a nice East Indian man whose store isn't too far away.
I have some business calls to make and that's about all I have planned. I had another late night last night. Don't know why since I stopped that new med. A nap will probably be in my future.
Sue, good to see you post again. Wish you had some people to talk with. Just reading gets kind of old if you do it all day, everyday.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
[Heres wishing everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend...Texas finally cooling down some and we had rain yesterday...may go to football game tonight..depends on weather....good vibes your way/size]
Hello Buddies, Well here it is Labor day weekend and only 2 months un til the election, 2.5 until Thanksgiving and 3.6until Christmas.
I made reservations for Sunriver for next year. June was already booked up there so I had to take the 3rd week of May or wait un til September or October. We are thinking of taking a 2 day trip up north to Yachats eihter this month or next with friends. [Yachats Click Here] (https://www.bing.com/travelguide?q=Yachats&l2sid=b9d009d8-0a2f-73cd-4aa6-57f877ec3d58&form=PLNTRP)
As usualy we are going out for Mexicn food with Keith's friend Tim tonight.
We are having extreme heat for the next few days , its 95F this afternoon .
I had a bone density scan this afternoon . The worst part was checking in ! I was handed an electronic gadget ( think it was like an Ipad ) instead of papers to fill out . That thing gave me fits , finally the woman at the check in came & helped me .
Marilyn...good you could get some time in for Sunriver and a trip to Yachts sounds like what you need.
Alpiner...yes, those pad things...my dentist uses them too.
It's a cool morning...65...so I got a walk in and now will wait for the storms predicted for tonight into tomorrow and 90+ degrees tomorrow. We desperately need the rain.
Good Witch lovers....there's a movie marathon on Monday on Hallmark movies and mysteries from noon + (central time). I'll be there...even if they're re-runs.
Kathy and I went down to a local bar...never thought I'd be doing that at my age...for supper. They do make from scratch a decent pizza and then off to Dairy Queen for dessert and to her house for a bit of Bailey's.
Today is catching up on some Latin work and probably watching West Wing or something I can find on Netflix.
Take care and stay safe!
jane
Good morning, Jane and Every Buddy looking in. I've had breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen, but so far that's it! I haven't made plans for the rest of the day, but will sit down and read shortly. Not much else going on here this morning. I don't know if Tim will come over, but will be looking for him. He always goes into my bedroom to see if I've been taking my meds!
I hope Every Buddy is feeling well, not too hot and having a nice day.
Sue
This is laundry day here. Not much else scheduled. Jane, are those shows on Hallmark or Netflix? Your evening sounded nice, especially the Baileys at the end!
Marilyn, Yachats looks beautiful. A nice getaway. Glad you got your timeshare reserved for next yr, even if not at a prime time.
Darlene, so glad it is cooling down for you. Hope it continues.
Sue, you are so lucky to have Tim nearby to check on you.
Alpiner, I think most of the drs and dentists are using an I pad now. I don't mind them, unless my tremor is in high gear.
I hope everyone has a nice Labor Day. Ours is supposed to be nice weatherwise. No plans to do anything though.
Take care and stay safe. Sharon
Got. My 6. Month physical done yesterday all about the same as last one. No changes so back 6 months.stay on same BP. Med.happywith that.told him thought I had a little gout in big toe month ago but no longer. He talked about and gave list on what not to eat. Told him that I was upset on ENT. Not taken care of my appt. but cancelled me twice until next year. He called them and they called me with Sept 9, appt.lots dr. Say so short staff in ENT.
Found 2 great mask that do not bother my ears. She had made for some nurses. Could find none in stores. Lots that are fancy pictures on?
Doubt I go out today.itsnice so may walk later
Not heard of anyone with labour day plans. No bars or inside dining here. Students messing the numbers up. Going to start expelling if caught twice
My internet down on desktop. Got into gm and here on iPad. Comcast lots trouble.
Think now loosing wifi as only bottom lines missing on this post. I just quit on all tech. Today.
Sharon...Hallmark Movies and Mysteries is a separate channel on my cable listing. I didn't know I had it, but am delighted to have found it. Netflix also has 5 seasons of Good Witch and some other series I enjoy. Nothing intellectual...just calming and fun and, yes, sort of silly, but in a way that's calming for me.
I see enough dysfunction in the news. I don't need it on my entertainment choices.
I don't know if I mentioned my big adventure of the day was going to WalMart! Sad when that's a highlight of your Saturday.
Our numbers jumped again by 12. I bet after this weekend they'll surge again.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Wowzers (as a dear Friend says) what a night here in NE Iowa! From about 2:00 am on, we've had a lot of very loud and rolling thunder and the night sky bright from all the lightning. And rain, blessed rain! We lost power several times...I could tell from the beeping of the chair lift on the stairway. I finally got up, found my big flashlight and turned the chair lift off, and went back to bed. Sleep was in bits and pieces as the thunderstorms continued to rollover...and continue now. BUT, the corn and soybean farmers are dancing for joy this morning, I'm sure.
I'm VERY glad I'm not in a tent in a campground this morning!
It's wonderfully cool low 60s this morning, and we're to have "fall" temps all week. That's welcome, too.
Nothing planned for me this weekend...just enjoying the rain and the cool temps.
Stay safe and healthy this holiday weekend,
jane
What storms we are having.Black as midnight right now. I am glad. Now maybe not so many out in rowdy for the long weekend. Numbers going up to fast here. Bars closed and no inside eating. Sure will not be outside either. Sad for the businesses.though.
I do need to go out to drug soon as it clears.
I am oiling my hair right now . Not it good shape at all .split ends. Dry. Dull. Going back on Biotin again se if helps. I trimmed a little again it need to get a good hair cut. Maybe next week..
Little cold in house so turned electric heater for awhile.
Darn wifi keeps messing up when posting. My desktop and Comcast still not working right. Maybe call them tomorrow.doubt the will do much. Nothing on tv unless you do screening. So far I don't.
Looks like I've been quiet for a couple of days. Sorry about that. I guess I'm getting antsy about finally getting out for more things. Best of all, the beautician is starting back with regular visits on Thursday. And I'm definitely on her list for a haircut.
Marilyn, glad you've made your reservations for next year. Do you think Keith will be able to go, too? I hope so, but I guess you never know. I wish I could get some good Mexican food (or Chinese or anything like that). Oh, well - that'll come sometime, too.
jane, glad you're getting some much-needed rain and cooling-off. The weather is SO changeable and does it SO quickly.
Jeanne, I'm sure it's tough being in a college town and dealing with this thing. I don't think a vaccine will be ready soon, but I hope it'll be better when it finally is available.
Sharon, what did your tremor doctor (neurologist?) tell you?
alpiner, your temps in CA are terrible. Are there any fires in your area?
Darlene, I know how great it is to get a norther blow through and get rid of the heat and humidity (at least temporarily).
Sue, it's great that you have Tim to look out for your finances and check on you.
Happy Labor Day, Buddies - and welcome to the start of Fall.
Jane, glad you got some rain. We aren't in too bad a shape for rain, but can always use some. I'm familiar with Hallmarks Mystery channel and taped some last night. I don't get Netflix unfortunately. I agree that those shows mentioned aren't particularly mentally stimulating, but I seem to like the light ones best these days. Agree about watching the news. I used to feel sorry for the farmers in our area in IN.when they were so dry at the wrong times.
I did 2 loads of laundry yesterday and have the 2nd of the ones for today in and then I'm done. Later, I'll take a tramadol so that I can go with John and Bunny to the lake. Last week, I just wasn't up to it. I did sleep well last night.
Alpiner, can't imagine your heat! Hot enough here.
Sue, I'm glad Tim checks on your medicine. I have an Alexa, an electronic device that I've programmed to remind me of my medicine and anything else important. You might talk to Tim about getting you one. Once it's set up, you just have to talk to it to program it or whatever. Nothing technical.
Mary, lucky you that your beautician is back. Ours isn't yet. I don't see the tremor specialist till the 15th.
I like a nice soaking rain w/o all the lightening and thunder. Bunny does too! ;)I hope all the young people behave themselves this weekend and stay safe, although from comments I've heard from adults, they aren't much better. Sharon
My friend and I made our reservations in Yachats for Sept. 29 and 30. Keith, Myself and Freckles will stay in a downstairs unit and Jo and her boyfriend will be upstairs. I'e been looking forward to this trip all summer.
For the Sunriver trip in May I just hope it isn't snowing. I am hoping Keith can go as I booked a disabled unit We will have to travel from the coast up to over 5000 feet elevation to get to the high desert in eastern Oregon where Sunriver is located.
Keith and I are going to Jo's house to BBQ steaks. I went to a meat bonanza sale Friday and bought a huge New York roast that the butcher cut into 13 steaks, and a big pork roast the he cut into 15 very large pork chops. My total bill with a few other things added was just $63.0 What a great buy the butcher even helped me pick the best pieces of meat. Howz that for small town customer service?
A brush fire started yesterday & has burned 10 homes . Yesterday it was 115F on our front porch . https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/wildfire/valley-fire-near-japatul-valley/509-e2a40e99-aff2-461f-9ab2-4827bf089280
Alpiner...that's so scary....and those temps are unbelievable to me.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
From our deck yesterday at the beginning of the fire . https://ibb.co/6ZwmMDh
alpiner - SO scary!!! I hope it doesn't get any closer to you. And so sorry for those in the paths of the fires.
Good Labor Day morning, Buddies.
No storms last night but it's much cooler here and to be highs in the 50s this week! That's a 40 degree drop from where we were. I hope our old bodies can adjust to these changes.
No plans here. My flag is out and that's the extent of my "holiday event."
Stay safe from the virus, the heat, the fires, or whatever is threatening in your neck of the woods.
I just learned Iowa is #1 in most covid cases per capita. What an "honor." Thank you, Governor Reynolds, for not taking any actions to mitigate the spread. What a joke of female leadership.
jane
jane, I've been thinking the same thing about your governor. She's definitely giving "us" (women) a bad name. Re your weather - at least you're not predicted (yet) to get the snow that's forecast for just west of you.
Have a safe Holiday, Buddies!
Mary...I regret that woman isn't up for re-election this year.
Hi Gals, Nothing going on here. Usual bridge and reading. Laundry done and put away.
Alpiner, I hope the fires don't come any closer.Those are scary.
Mary, I have cabin fever too. Would love to go out and do something fun. I did do the lake walk with John and Bunny yesterday, but that's it.
Our food for today is hot dogs and hamburgers and sides, all for lunch. Good that I had leftovers from dinner last night to have tonight.
I did promise the lady across the street to go over and see if I could fix her printer connection. I hope I can.
Hi to Jane, Sue, Darlene, and Marilyn. BTW, that was a great deal on your meat!
Stay safe. Sharon
Wow...what a change in temps here in Iowa. Right now at 8:30 am it's 52. 52! And beginning to rain. I've gone to long pants and a light sweatshirt. I guess fall is here.
AND that is all the news and excitement from this corner of the world!
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Maybe as it cools down we will start to find more things to do. I ave to get my hair back in shape.
Seems that Comcast has worked on their cable lines . I was down filly today but up again now. Still nothing worth watching though. So will not be on.
As I was at the dispensary. The other day and she told me they just got the new flu shot in I let her do mine.
It is nice here right now . Going to 80. Will try to get some leaning done
Our air here on the coast is full of smoke today from the fires in eastern Oregon,. so Freckles and I walked in the mall instead of outside.
Hi everyone. I hope you all had a nice Labor Day. As usual, we didn't do much other than walk the dog and of course, John played bridge.
I read STING by Sandra Brown. It was a mystery with a little romance at the end.
Marilyn, I'm sorry you are getting smoke from the fires. I hope they get them under control soon or at least the wind changes. The mall was a good idea for your walk.
Jeanne, I hope you get your hair taken care of before long. Glad your cable is back up. Apparently, ours will be out for 2 hours Wed night while they replace or repair some cable boxes. There's so little on, I end up reading anyway.
Where is Jane and Sue and Mary? They are usually in here by now. Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Good afternoon...weird things going on in here...I had to sign in to get to reply...we are expecting our first cold front tomorrow and rain..yea...Jeanne my hair is driving me bananas..have appt next Wed for haircut..Sue are you still walking? Sharon that's about all I have been doing..reading and eating...Jane sounds like ur area is cooling down..the fires in California is really bad..Hi Mary..Marlyin and all others...
It was FALL here today. The HIGH was 57 degrees and rainy and windy. I didn't go out except to bring in the flag and put out my decorative fall flag.
The rain has been on and off here and to last through the week.
jane
And so it goes....COOL here this morning....48 and raining and breezy. Good day to be inside, for me. The leaves are really changing and I had to dig out my fall/winter comfie clothes...hoodie and sweatpants....and I put away the shorts and light tees.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, don't bury the shorts too deep. It's predicted to be 90 hear today, but then a "cold front" comes through the the weekend highs are supposed to be "only" around 80. ;D
We has our first day eating in the dining room yesterday. It was wonderful to get hot food on a real plate.
I've been having problems keeping my blood thinner level where the doc wants it. I'm getting a finger stick every week, and the number is at least creeping up into almost normal range. But this week, they've said to completely cut out greens (potassium-rich things) - salads, greens, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, etc. - of course, all things I love. At least they do have lots of fresh fruit available, and I'll definitely take advantage of that.
Margaret will be coming by this afternoon to leave mail, etc., and fill my bird feeders. I have two doctor appointments next week, and she'll be taking me. So I'll get to actually see her in person, and not just through the window.
Marilyn, I wondered if any of the fires were near you. They're just awful, and I know the smoke and ash-fall are bothering everybody. Be safe!
Darlene, glad you're getting a break from the heat.
alpiner, I hope the fires have been controlled in your area (and everywhere, of course).
Jeanne, hang in there. Sorry your electronics are giving you such a hard time.
Sharon, it sounds like you're settling into the new place. It does take a while. I met one of the new gals who moved in during this lockdown - she seems nice. I'm amazed that I've been here since midJanuary, but have been in more-or-less quarantine since midMarch. I almost don't know what "normal" is around here.
Sue, stay safe and do what Tim tells you. :)
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
The fires are getting closer. There is onme about 20les from here.The sky was so orange last evening. Today is Freckes grooming appt. I am taking her to walk in the mall before her appt, then staying inside except to tzke her out to go potty.
That's getting scary, Marilyn.
The air is filled with smoke , can't see any flames . The expected wind last night wasn't as strong as anticipated . The town has really been neighborly & offering help to all who need it . So far we are okay .
Marilyn and Alpiner....how scary to be so close to those raging fires...and so hard to breathe the air.
I'm sure you're both ready to evacuate with the important things, if need be. I pray it won't be necessary.
Here it's just cold and rain, but I'll take it anyday over worrying about being engulfed in a fire.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals. Marilyn, I was watching all the fires in Oregon and the whole west coast last night and thinking about you. Do you have your emergency kit, food, water, dog food,important papers, etc. all in the trunk of your car in case you have to evacuate? We used to prepare for hurricanes that way in HH. Holding all of you in my prayers. Alpiner, you too.
Jane, glad you're cooling down. Hard to think of 40's this early. We're still in 80's. I'd be getting out those comfy cozies too if I were you.
Mary, so glad you are eating in the dining room again and that you will get to see Margaret again next week.
Darlene, hope you keep your cool front and maybe some rain.
Sue, hope you're behaving yourself and staying safe.
Nothing going on here, but did hear from Melanie last night that they had sold their smaller house in FL. They had bought it just to see if they liked the area and stayed 2 or 3 winters in it. Now they have bought a larger house in the same area. So happy they are down to one house again. They sold the house in 7 days and had 2 offers!
No plans today. Take care and stay safe. Sharon
Good to see your post, Sharon. Glad Melanie and husband could sell so quickly.
I started out to WalMart for my prescription, but gave up in driveway when traffic was backed up for blocks. The garbage truck was picking up garbage and recycles and traffic was backed up because nobody can get around the truck with all this construction. It looks as if the truck has turned the corner or reached the area out of construction, so I can get my rainjacket on and try again.
jane
A real haircut feels fantastic!!
:hb2: :hb2:
HURRAH, Mary! I know it's been a long time for you. I'd look like an ungroomed sheepdog!
I go again tomorrow and look forward to it.
Jane
jane, that's probably exactly what I looked like! :crazy2:
Talking about hair cuts & I thought about my last hair cut in January . It was long then & I had it cut shoulder length . It has grown to the middle of my back & I wear it in a pony tail . When I was a teenager I wore a pony tail once ! I put it up because I was going green bean picking . My ears got sun burned . That evening A friend called & asked me to a party at her house . I left my hair in a pony tail & went to the party sun burned ears & all ! That was the night I met my husband ! He said it was love at first sight ! I had one more year of high school . 6 months after high school graduation we married . We have been married 62 years !!
Goodness, alpiner, I'll bet your hair is lovely. I can't imagine my having hair that long - I don't think it ever has been in my 84 years. Maybe down to my shoulders, but only briefly. I can't stand having mine where I can feel it on my forehead, and it's usually cut to the hairline on the sides and back. In the old "normal" world, I got it cut every three weeks. I've met jane, Sharon, and Sue in person, and they can tell you. ;)
Hi Gals. Mary, I know how happy you must be to get your hair cut. I was ready to pull mine out when I got it a couple weeks ago. I keep mine pretty short too. They say our salon will be opening before long. By that time, I'll be ready again.
Jane, you've really had a time with your road construction and garbage trucks. Hope it's cleared by now and you got to WM.
Marilyn & Alpiner, still keeping you and all the west coast people in my prayers.
Yesterday, we drove up to find the neurology clinic I have an appt at next week. We have such a time finding things around here. However, didn't have much trouble this time.
Then we went to the big outside mall and picked up a few groceries and then I stopped at Michaels to pick up some artificial flowers and a wreath hangar. There were a lot of stores I would have liked to brouse in, but my energy is short-lived.
We went to the main dining room last night and had taco salad. I used to make that at home frequently and had missed them.
I just got a call from housekeeping and the gal is coming this afternoon and next week will start coming for 45 mins instead of 20! Also promised me it would be every week.
Darlene, hope you are still a little cooler. It's still in the 80's here, but that's probably cool for you.
Where's Sue?
Stay safe everyone from fires & Covid. Sharon
Alpiner...chuckled at the sunburned ears and all your husband fell in love with! I used to wear my hair long, but it's so thick, it became a burden and took hours and hours to dry. It's short now and much easier to manage for me with arthritic shoulders and hands. Hope you're still safe from the fires.
Mary's hair looks wonderful short. She has the perfect face for it.
Sharon...taco salad sounds good. I don't know what I'll have when we (the other 2 couples and me) go out tonight. It's such a gloomy, rainy day here.
jane
Here it is Friday already another week just about gone. We will go to our usual dinner out, Taco salad sounds like a good choice for me. Or a child's plate of Chili Rellano and beans with a glass of wine.
Air quality here is bad but not as bad as those in closer towhere the fires are, one of my son's is in an area being evacuated north of Sacramento, another son and my daughter in Stockton have a 447 air quality report. Gilbert seems to be fairing a little better, yesterday he told me that the smoke was above where he is and the air below was fair.
Here on the southern coast of Oregon, at least in my location are at Level 1 and will probably not even come close to having to evacuate. The air may be bad but there are no fires very close to us even though we are surrounded by trees everywhere. Lots of clear places though.
Marilyn...terrific you probably won't have to evacuate, but that air must be awful to breathe.
Same ol' same ol' here....RAIN and mid 60s so a tad warmer than earlier in the week. We must have had 10+" of rain this week. Well saturated, to say the least. Most farmers have their fields "tiled" so excess rain goes down into plastic drain tile that carry it to a creek or stream and so it doesn't stay in puddles or lakes in the fields.
Patricia is coming down today from N. Wisc. for a couple days...but she had a flat tire on her car when she left work at 6:30 last night. She changed it herself and is getting it fixed this morning before coming on the road.
I couldn't change a tire...I just don't have that kind of strength or knowledge anymore. But 6:30 on a Friday night in a small town...not many choices and her husband is in Montana elk bow hunting.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals. Scattered showers and low 80's or high 70's. Dreary.
Marilyn, so glad you are relatively safe and won't have to evacuate. I would really worry about the breathing problem though with your COPD. Glad Gilbert seems to have less problems now, but the other son (I can't remember his name) around Sacramento definitely needs to get out of there according to the news. Brian's first station was in Riverside, CA and there was a fire they could see, but didn't threaten them.
Jane, nice that Patricia is coming again. Good for her being able to change a tire. I know how, but like you, I'm not strong enough.
Alpiner, funny story about your sunburned ears and pony tail. I've never had hair long enough for a ponytail. The longest being a little below my collar. Now, it is super short except on top. I do like bangs or side bangs in front though. You were married really young! John and I married the day before college graduation and have been married 59 years.
Darlene,hope you're still having decent weather and staying safe.
Jane, I didn't know the farmers tiled their fields to prevent water accumulation. Good for them. I can't imagine being a farmer and depending on the weather for my income.
Laundry day today. Nothing else going on.Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Hi Buddies...nothing much new in my little world...did enjoy 2 days of cooler weather...today near 90.....went to cemetery this morning and placed flowers on my Moms grave..her Birthday will be Monday...the virus count here is below 20...school been going for 2 weeks..so that may change the count...Jane enjoy your company..Sharon seems things are going good for yall...I haven't seen Sue post lately...hope she's ok...Jeanne..you sure don't have many miles on your ur vehicle...Hi Mary..Marlyin all others reading...have great weekend
A beautiful Sunday here....NO RAIN..and sunshine and mid 70s by later today. Patricia and I went for a walk... I came home with a mile completed, and she went on from there. She's going to help me take down some birdfeeders to dry them out. One a squirrel keeps emptying, in spite of two bungee cords on the top, and so the water gets in through the top.
Have a great day in your corner of the world.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Wake up, SleepyHeads!
Another nice day here in the midwest. Patricia and I worked on the yard where they took out the concrete little walk to the street and dumped in dirt, which clumped up in all the rain we've had. I shoveled and turned over the clumps and Patricia broke up the clumps and raked them and then we put down the grass seed that now comes with mulch.
We don't have anything planned for today. A number of our stores are closed M-W and just open for the long weekends.
I did watch some NFL football last night, and that felt "normal" even though the crowd noises were recordings, not real.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
jane, glad you've got some company. Did they have cut-outs in the seats for the NFL game? I guess maybe the crowd noise helps the players. Who knows?
We're still making baby steps here. There a "musician" coming in to entertain this afternoon. First time we've had an "outsider" doing anything in months. As I say, just baby steps.
Temps only in the low 80s for a few days here. There's been lots of rain around us, with flash flooding, etc., but absolutely none that I can see out my window. We may get some from the ends of Storm Sally. Poor LA/MS/AL, getting hit again so soon. And the storm Paulette in the Atlantic is huge, judging from the map I look at.
Hope this is a good week for all the Buddies!
Mary...it was hard to tell if there were cutouts or empty seats...the cameras just didn't pan the audience like they used to do, for obvious reasons.
Nice here and temps also rising to the 80s, but humidity is low. Patricia and I walked this morning and chatted to a couple construction guys who told us they'll be tearing out concrete already laid in a couple spots because of low spots where rain pools, and so could be icy come winter.
Nothing else new here. I have lots of laundry but I'll wait until Patricia leaves tomorrow and I have the rest of the week to do whatever.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Good Morning!
Patricia leaves this morning and I'll miss her company. She's such easy company to have.
Nothing else going on here...lots of laundry ... exciting stuff, huh!
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi every Buddy. Sky is blue, can see the clouds. no smoke today so far. I took Frekles to the park for a walk . They are repaving a street just a few houses away so the street are blocked and I can't take her for a wlak where I usually do.
Thank heavens for NO SMOKE where you are. Enjoy the fresh air!
jane
Hi Gals. I'm back from the neuro doctor. He was great. He completely redid some of my meds including telling me to take my melatonin (10mg) 2 hrs before bedtime. I've been taking 5 mg. 20 mins before. I sure hope this helps me sleep. I had 5 hrs sleep night before last and 7 last night and that just isn't enough for me. He also changed some of the neuro meds doses and times and also suggested a gyroscopic spoon to help me eat!Now I have to go find one on Amazon. It's pretty expensive, but if it works, it's worth it.
That is all I've accomplished today other than picking up the mail. Our absentee ballots arrived, so we need to get those filled out and sent in to be sure they arrive. I wish there were a 3rd candidate as I really don't like either of the 2 we have, but I guess I know which one I'll choose, even if reluctantly.
Jane, did you get your laundry done? I'm glad you had such a nice visit with Patricia and got your grass planted.
Marilyn, so glad there's no smoke and that Freckles got her walk in the park. Does that mean they have the fires around you pretty controlled or did the wind just shift?
I haven't seen many other comments, but hope all is well. Stay safe. Sharon
Sharon...Ray's nephew Sam found Liftware and bought Ray a set...fork and spoon. It worked well for Ray and his tremors. I know they're expensive, but it enabled him to eat soup without having to use a straw.
YOU are worth it, Sharon.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Marilyn, glad you're smoke-free for now. I hope it stays that way. I know how you like to walk outside.
Sharon, it's always good to have a new doctor occasionally to review your meds. I hope this new regimen works better for you.
jane, it's good to have the company. Jean has been staying with Kate again for a while. It's good for both of them.
My visit with the doc went well. The level on my blood thinner was okay, so I guess I'll be staying on the same regimen. I really hate having to cut out all leafy greens and the cruciferous vegetables - all things I love, but I guess that's the way it is.
Stay well, Buddies!
Morning, Buddies!
Even if nothing exciting is happening in your lives...and where is anything happening except disasters, please come in and let us know you're ok.
I hope the hurricane hitting Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have left Mary's vacation area in Fort Morgan safe. And Sue is safe as well further north.
Marilyn and Alpiner have their eyes on the fires burning up the west coast.
Let us know you're safe.
jane
This goofy software won't let me add a comment to my post, so I'll do it this way.
Mary...it's so dang hard when the docs tell you to stop eating the good stuff that's kept you healthy so far.
jane
Got that right, jane! Of course, I've been keeping a close eye on Sally. The storm looked like it was going right over "our house", but last time I looked, it seemed to be farther east. It's always less dangerous to be on the west side of the storms, so that's a good thing (for me anyway). I'm sure Sue is getting tons of rain where she is in Auburn. Not even a drop of rain here.
Hi Gals, I don't think we will get much of Sally, but sure feel sorry for the gulf states that will get the brunt of it.
Mary, sorry for the dietary restrictions. It looks like they could adjust or change your meds, but I guess they know best. My dr. took me off all milk products including mayo, d creamy dressings, and of course yogurt. I had already changed to almond milk because of my lactose intolerance, but still ate the other + cheese which I love! But I suppose if it is better for us, we should do it.
Jane, I agree with you that I'm worth it and ordered a special electronic spoon/fork thing yesterday. Different brand, but probably the same. It was pricey, but I decided it was worth it. I also slept last night with the change in Melatonin and dosage time. It was so good to get a good night's sleep, but I still don't feel caught up. Dr said NO naps, but sometimes they just happen. I slept about 45 mins last night after dinner, sitting in my chair, but I did stay awake until bedtime after that.
I'm worried about Sue. Maybe she just forgets.But it's still not good.
Marilyn, hope the smoke is still cleared away in your area and that you can get out again.I feel so sorry for all the areas affected and whole towns decimated, not to mention the loss of lives.
Hi to everyone else. Stay safe! Sharon
The air quality is still good here on the coast supposedly because the rain is coming. There was only one fire remotely close to us. the rest were all east of us nd are still going. The one close to here is all contained and almost out.
Freckles and I walked in the park again today. Out usually route around the neighborhood is cut in halff because the street is being replaced (not ours) so going the opposite direction is two steep uphills, one downhill, and one semi flat surface through the church parking below and behind us.
I made Lentil soup yesterday and oh it is so good. I improvised a recipe out of my Mediterranean cookbook because I didn't have some of the ingredients. . I could just about live on that soup it is so good. Today I am doing New York Steaks in my air fryer, which I may just feed to Keith and eat more of the soup. ;D .
Marilyn....hurrah for good air. My high school friend in Eugene cannot leave her house the air is so bad.
A beautiful day here...the cold front came through and it was 55 when I finally got myself going this morning.
I've been out to mail back to Patricia a jacket she left here with her work keys in the pocket. I'd probably not have found it if I hadn't gone looking in the pockets of my jackets by the garage door hooks for my other key fob for the Volvo. I found hers instead, so bundled up the jacket and keys, sent her a text I was off to mail them back to her.
I finally found the second car fob in a purse I'd changed from. Now they're back on the hook by the garage where they belong!
I emailed Sue's Tim about the hurricane and he replied that they'd had a lot of rain but no home damage. Sue has a lot of appointments, but he's checking on her and taking her where she needs to be.
Darlene and Jeanne....I hope all is ok with both of you.
I know there's nothing much exciting to report, but do let us know you're ok. Please?
I should get out and walk while it's so cool. Lots of pain yesterday with the cold front coming in so body is still stiff and sore, but maybe it can manage a few blocks.
This morning I called about the flu shot at the local pharmacy where I've gotten mine the last few years. They said it's been on order and they're told "maybe this weekend or first of next week" so I'll call again next week.
Our WalMart has taken down the barriers around the entrance and removed the one way signs on the aisles. They still have the 6 foot signs on the floor, but, otherwise, more like before. Everyone did seem to be wearing a mask, but there were no "mask checkers" or "number checkers" at the door as in the past.
My bank is still drive through only.
jane
Hello Buddies...almost 12 noon here...the weather has cooled down some...My early morning walks much better...lot of hurricanes and of course the fires....makes my heart sad...plus the virus.....I got a haircut yesterday...feels much better...plan on going to my daughters for a couple days..next week...no shopping..just stay in and visit....hope everyone is well and stay safe...Darlene
Darlene....good to see your post. Enjoy your time with your daughter.
jane
Hi Gals. I don't know what happened, but when I got out of bed I was so dizzy and woozy, I almost fell. I'm taking it very easy today. I did eat some breakfast and lunch and feel a little better, but not normal.
I said yesterday that we didn't expect to get much of Sally, but last night they changed the forecast to 100% chance of heavy rain, maybe 4-6 inches. It's been raining since I got up but isn't doing much now. Fort Mill and that area has had flash floods. Lots of warnings out for that.
When our visiting doctor comes for John's appt the 21st, both of us are supposed to get our flu shots, provided she remembers to bring them.
Marilyn, I'm so glad things are so much better with the fires near you and that you are able to get out now and walk with Freckles.
Darlene, I'm jealous of your time with your daughter! I saw my oldest in March and the younger at Christmas and no plans in sight till things are better. I do wish the kids lived near us, but it was our choice to move to SC, so I shouldn't complain. Enjoy!
Jane, thanks for the update on Sue. I'm surprised WM is loosening the rules already.I don't think this thing is behind us yet.It was really good that you found Patricia's keys and jacket and could get them mailed off to her.I bet she would have been frantic when she discovered them missing. It's in the 60's here but supposed to be in the 70's again by the weekend.
We ate at the main dining room last night and will go over again tomorrow night. Delivery for the other days. It's so nice not to have to cook or do much cleanup every night. I usually cook something on Sunday night, but that's all.
Jeanne, I hope you aren't washed away. Glad Mary isn't in the direct path. Alpiner, I hope you are okay with all the fires and smoke near you.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
We're not getting any weather from Sally, but a front is really giving us a taste of fall. Highs predicted to be only in the 70s this weekend.
Margaret took me to the cardiologist this morning. I really like him, and that's a good thing. It's hard to believe I had open heart surgery a year ago - and he said so, too. This was considered an "annual check". He went over my list of meds (such a long one!), and made some small adjustments. But I'm not scheduled to return for six months.
Marilyn, glad you've got clear skies and good air. I'd forgotten that you were closer to the coast. Many years ago, we spent a couple of nights in Bandon, and were very taken with what a nice small town it was. I hope it still is.
Darlene, glad you getting some good walks in. Enjoy your good weather.
Hi to Sharon, jane, Jeanne, alpiner, Sue, and everybody looking in.
Mary Bandon is only 29 miles fro where I live straight down the coast. By the way are you taking Coumadin? Is that why you have to watch what you eat. I take Eliquis and can eat any of the leafy greens and cruciferous veggies I want.
All is well here Freckles and I walked in the park again today with my friend Anita whom I work for at Hospice. She gave me some great news, My Hospice patient has graduated and no longer needs hospice care. He will be moving back with his wife. At least I hope he will he has been hospitalised for just over a year.
Marilyn, what great news about your Hospice patient. I take Warfarin (Coumadin). I cannot take Eliquis or one of the other new medications because during my surgery last fall, I got two artificial (bovine tissue) valves. On one hand, I'm glad of that. Warfarin is an old, generic medication and is very cheap compared to Eliquis or the other other new ones. I'll learn to do without the greens - and just make do with other vegetable goodies. Wish I'd had some of your lentil soup - I LOVE home-made soup!
Hurrah for the patient who's off hospice care.
A real fall morning here...41 when I awoke but up to low 50s now. High to be in low 60s. My kind of temps. So, I put away the shorts...again...and got out the long pants and one Ray's chamois/flannel long shirts as a sort of light jacket for here in the house. Soft and warm...hard to beat.
I got the Cedar Cove DVD from the Library Thursday and think that'll be my weekend entertainment. I saw the pilot on the DVD Patricia brought and she showed me how my DVD player works...we hadn't used it in years...and so I think I'm set for something calm and pleasant. That seems to be my mantra these days...I want to read and watch "calm and pleasant."
Have a good Friday in your part of the world. Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, I understand about "calm and pleasant". I'm tending to watch NCIS reruns and the spin-offs of that show. I like that type program, and they're "old friends" by now.
Tennessee is planning to "open up" its long-term care facilities, as of 1 October. If there have been no new cases at that facility in 15 days, they can allow limited visitors (outside, masked, and distanced), "communal dining" (maybe more than one-to-a-table?), and very limited room visiting. That's the way it was back in the summer. Hope it works this time. As I say, Baby Steps.
I hope so, too, Mary.
I just came back from a walk with my sister....by phone....we talked as each of us did our walks...me here in Iowa and she's in Ohio..., so I got my mile in and it went quickly while talking to her.
Time to round something up for lunch.
Take care and stay safe.
jane
I am still o.k .enjoying cooler weather. That is helping. .i was sort of letting things get me down. So now stopped watching news. Tv. Off . Out of Facebook and yes even s ad f on the sad areas.
Back reading . Noticed not dreaming all the time now and sleeping good.. Lots cooking. Cut out sugar.
No need to worry about driving without license. Since April as got a letter fro state telling me all ok until 2001. Sticker down from $149 to 25 dollars. So will go and get that next week good for 2 years. . Stopped bothering about what work needs doing around the house until things get back normal.
Will go out of town to see best friend in nursing home soon as they open up. Bet will not remember me no. Lost 5 fiends in past 5 months vand that seems strange as no funerals. Now no phone calling..
All enjoy your weekend. So many people having bigger problems.
And now the WIFI keeps kicking o and off and so turning off the iPad for the day. Heading out to walmarts o see if ous have taken all the tapes down. university decided to go ahead with big ten football. So this settled the men down.
I don't think bars are open and so town will not be roudy. Us dunk at home.wives hate that.
Good morning...though I'm cutting it close.
I had a "Sherry night"....painful body/joints and awake every hour or so and then lay there and hurt. It's a beautiful day here, and I think the body may be able to tolerate a very short walk...maybe a block or two...
I did just bake up a pound of back and have it wrapped in paper towels and in the refrig for a quick heat up in the micro when I'm in the mood for bacon. {WHICH I LOVE}
I got out my little portable DVD player and I've been watching the Cedar Cove DVDs. I also wrote and put out for mailman the first half property taxes. So, I'm off the hook there until March. I used to pay the full year before we went to Texas so I wouldn't have to bother with it while down here or as we were coming home. Now, though I can just pay 1/2 at a time.
Matt came yesterday and mowed and trimmed and edged and cleaned up! It really got high after all that rain last week...and now we're dry again.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Hi Buddies....Jeanne tell me your secret..how you can cook and cook ...but no sugar... for t seems almighty st everything you eat has added sugars...Jane I've done that..walk and talk...makes it seem to go faster..Mary hooray they are removing some restrictions...I'm a people person...love to visit.,Sharon hope your dizziness is better..Hi to Marylin and freckles....have good weekend...hope Sue is doing OK
Hi Gals, I had another late nighter last night. I'm definitely going to stop that new med. It's supposed to make you sleepy, but it does the opposite for me. At least I feel better today as to dizziness and wooziness, but back is killing me and I'm trying to do laundry, etc.John got me some SalonPas back pain pads yesterday, so think I will try one out.
Lori called this AM. No real news, but nice to talk to her.
No big plans for the rest of the day. I'm glad the weather is cooling down for everyone.Jane, that's a good idea to walk and talk with your sis. Sorry you had a bad night too. Even John was up some and then the dog decided she needed to go out about 3 pm which didn't make him very happy. I don't do night-time walks as it's too risky for me. Hope you enjoy Cedar Cove. I did. I had the series taped on DVR when it was on.I'm still watching various Hallmark I've taped and some HGTV. I've seen all the NCIS series, so don't rewatch them.
Jeanne, hope you found some tapes. Darlene, I agree about cooking w/o sugar. Difficult to do if you use any processed ingredients.
Alpiner, report in on the fires around you.Marilyn seems safe now and even has a hospice patient being released. How great.We've had a number of church members diagnosed with serious cancers, one is on hospice, and 2 of the members living in nursing homes have contracted Covid, so not looking good for our congregation right now.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Hi Gals. Not much new here. The podiatrist came and checked our feet and clipped our toenails. Exciting! Yesterday, I did the laundry. I also took a walk with Bunny & John to the lake and made a rice/chicken/kielbasa casserole for dinner. Such an exciting life.
I hope all of you are safe and doing something more interesting than I. If not for books and Hallmark, I'd go nuts. I did get 2 good night's sleep after stopping that med. I must have a strange metabolism to have insomnia on something that's supposed to relax and put me to sleep.
It's been kind of chilly--Fall in the air. I've seen a bunch of yellow leaves in the sweet gum. In INdiana, they always turned red. Maybe a different variety. That's about all I can think of to say. Hope there are some more posts tomorrow. Sharon
Crap! I just hit something on my keyboard and my post disappeared. Guess I'll start over.
Sharon, in this area, the sweet gums turn an almost fluorescent purple/red/orange/yellow - ones of our favorite fall trees.
The podiatrist will be here on 2 October. I've been using him since I moved in. I haven't been able to to cut my own toenails for years - why I started going to a nail salon all those years ago. I do miss the soaking and massage, though.
I got a text from my niece who lives near Davis, CA. She and one her her nieces (my grandniece) are going to be coming through sometime next week. They'll probably stay with Margaret for a few days. I hope I get to visit a little bit, even in our plexiglass booth. We're supposed to open for that on 1 October. I talked to our Exec Direc, and she said she was sure they could work something out for me to do that. :)
We're getting some of those nice cooler temps this week, too - highs in the 70s. Lovely!
Stay well, Buddies!
Nothing exciting here, either. Beautiful day here, and I got to the bank to get some papers out of my safe deposit box with a phone call and wearing a mask, and then to WalMart for a few groceries. I also got a walk in and talked to my sister.
They are finally starting to take up the "stuff" on the highway in front of my house and then putting down the new stuff. They're 5 blocks south of me today. We'll see how it goes. They'll probably be in front of my house on Thursday when I have a doc appt in Dbq or Monday when I have doc appt in Cedar Rapids.
jane
Good morning, Buddies!
Another non-exciting day here in Iowa. I did get a walk in ...almost to town...when I ran into more construction. They're now chewing up all the road in front of my house, and I still don't know if they'll chew it all up all the way up the street and they lay all the new asphalt or do it in pieces. That's the excitement here. :)
The little patch of grass seed Patricia and I put down is coming up, but a car must have jumped the curb and drove across part of it. :(
Please check in and let us know you're safe.
jane
Hi Jane.....hope the workers leave you room to get out..I am doing ok....bored some days..but do puzzles..read and watch the tube...Sharon...I can do my toe nails but would rather go get the special tx.....Hi Mary..Jeanne Marlyin....have yall got your flu shots yet? Take care..Darlene
Darlene...Did you get your shot yet? I haven't been able to get mine...the pharmacy doesn't have the vaccine in yet.
jane
No Jane..haven't got my flu shot yet..have Dr appt in October..so will get it then...I'm sure my Dr will push getting the covid when it's available..but not wanting to get that..in my opinion not enough time researching it.so will wait on that one
We're scheduled for our flu shots on 12 October, and will definitely get one then. I'll get a COVID 19 vaccination, too, when one is approved and thoroughly tested.
The dr. that came Monday was the podiatrist who clipped our nails and examined our feet, but not much else. She said the flu shots hadn't come in yet but that we would be getting them as soon as they came in. I hope it is soon.
I definitely want to be sure the covid vaccine is good before I get it. However one of our associates here got Covid and exposed 40 residents including our neighbors. I wouldn't have known except that some of their mail was put in our box. They seem like nice people and suggested we eat at the main clubhouse some night. Of course not at the same table.
I went over and got the mail and returned books and got some new ones. I also made an appt to get my hair cut 10/7. $34 here, but don't know how she'll do, but since most everyone here gets it done there and I don't go anywhere, I guess it doesn't matter that much.
I'm having another late night, but about ready to try to go to bed and hopefully sleep. Cleaning girl comes tomorrow, so I have to get up by 8:30. I never know for sure when she's coming, but feel I have to be up and ready. 9:00 is my usual time to get up.
Jocelyne called today and caught me up on the little guys. The little one, Liam, will be 3 on 10/4! His brother is 5.5. I haven't seen them for a year and a half, but with Covid, our family gatherings were cancelled.
Have a good day and stay safe. Sharon
Morning, Sharon, and our other dear Buddies! Another nice day here. I'm sure you're wondering about the exciting road work on the state highway in front of my house. ;D The milling is done and now they're laying the asphalt. I walked to town and at one part, there were 7-8 dump trucks lined up and a bunch of guys talking across the street. I said to construction guy near me...truck conference? Yes, he said with a big smile...safety meeting. We both laughed. He said they could be putting that down in front of my house by tomorrow morning and want 3 hours for it to "cure"...so I parked my car across the street on a sice street headed the other way so I can by pass my street and still get out of town to the doctor's for tomorrow's 10:00 visit.
And that's the excitement from Iowa. I did stop in the coffee shop and chatted with two former knitters I know.
It was a nice change.
Take care and stay safe!
jane
Hello...everybody must be busy today..not much chatting....it's warmed up here..but cooler at night...not much going on with me...just popped in to say hi
Hi, Darlene...good to see you posting.
I got out early and to Dbq for my doc appt. I stopped at the dealership to see if a new battery would solve my fob problem. That's the fob I washed in my jeans pocket. He said it's about $325 to replace it, because it has to be programmed, etc. But, he said let's try a battery first. He opened the fob and showed me the circuit board and there was corrosion there...but he offered to try to remove that, sprayed it with some stuff and put it back together again. Total cost "$7.00 for the battery." I slipped a tip under his work mat and came home and it works!! Hurrah.
I got in and out of the dermatologist office in record time. That's one thing the Covid thing has done here...only want you there 10 minutes before appt, go through a screening, saw the doc and was back in my car and on the way out at 10:19 am. I was home by noon.
They're laying the asphalt now in front of the house. The smell is awful as is the dust and vibrations of the big roller machines. I think they'll be finished by tomorrow. HURRAH!!
I cancelled my hair cut for tomorrow. I don't want to be dodging asphalt trucks and roller trucks and big trucks bring the asphalt that the layer truck puts down, etc.
It looks like rain and there were a few drops on the windshield as I headed out of town this morning, but nothing since...just cloudy and kind of gloomy.
Our numbers jumped by 27 here in the County where my town is the county seat and largest town...5,000 people.
Take care and stay safe.
jane
jane, Hooray! for the key fob battery - an unexpected fix. And kudos to the guy at the dealership!
Darlene, glad you're at least getting some cooler nights - always a good thing in Texas.
It's been a gray, rainy day here - the remnants in the path of Storm Beta. There is more rain south of us, and almost none to the NW of us. Very, very quiet around here otherwise.
Happy and Healthy weekend to all our Buddies!
Good beautiful morning...esp. if you like the smell of hot asphalt everywhere. UGH.
Mary...I think it was the "stuff" he sprayed on the little circuit board and scraped off the corrosion that did the trick...along with a new battery. He said he had an elderly couple (did he realize he was also talking to someone others would also call "elderly"...I hate that word! ;D ) who had apparently lost the fob for their Honda hybrid. Cost for a new one $500! He even called Honda for a better price for them. NOPE. So, he said the dealership gave them a "discount" as they were horrified at that price.
My neighbor I go out with on Friday night didn't seem to realize what was happening out front...though he'd come in 10 minutes before from "coffee with the other old geezers" and so was at the end of his drive, next to my yard and the asphalt laying gizmo was right in front of his drive. The guys kept waving and saying NO, NO...and he finally drove across my front walk and part of the yard to get to my driveway...and then tried to go the wrong way on the one lane open...again, lots of NO, NO and waving of arms. WHY he didn't park on the side street when he came home from coffee I have no idea.
AND, I've walked so that's the excitement from this part of the world. One guy said they'd finish today, another said two weeks and another said today or tomorrow. So...who knows!! :uglystupid2: :coolsmiley:
Stay safe!!
jane
Hi Gals. I guess we all are trying to find something to do and not finding much interesting--at least in my case. The cleaning woman who was to come Wed and didn't came today. I cleaned the vanities and toilets,and dusted yesterday and she did the tub and showers, stripped the bed, made it up, and vacuumed, and shined my stainless steel appliances. So everything is done but mopping--which I may or may not get to.
We ate at the main dining room last night and I was able to eat my soup with my new spoon without problem.
Jane, it was good you talked to the workmen a couple days ago to get a heads up on the asphalt so you could park on the side. Your neighbor certainly wasn't as smart. I agree about dr's appts being much faster these days. My next neuro appt will be virtual.
Darlene, glad the nights are cool at least. I have never been to TX except for the Dallas/FW airport to change planes, so can only imagine the hot dry heat. I have been to AZ and NM and experienced their heat.
It's rainy and low 70's (I think) here.
Hi to Mary, Marilyn, Jeanne, & Alpiner.
Stay safe. Sharon
Good Morning. It appears I got a big Win10 update last night, so that's been installed and all is well.
They're now laying asphalt on my neighbor's driveway and the noise and smell of that hot asphalt if horrible.
Last night my neighbors and I went to a neighboring town (15 miles east) to a new brewery there in a building that used to make textiles. Sewing machines decorate the place. The food menu was (1) giant pretzel with a variety of cheese and meat toppings or (2) flatbread with a variety of toppings. They took the pretzel...and I the flatbread with cheese, Canadian bacon and pepperoni. There was very little Canadian bacon or pepperoni...heavy on cheese. None of us was impressed. So we can say we've been to Textiles [and won't be back.]
I need to get out and walk and see how the road work is coming. It looks like two way traffic which is a huge improvement over the "follow me Pilot Car."
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Thank you Sharon for donating to my friend Carol's breast cancer site.
Finally a bit of rain this morning....hope it continues all day...we could really use it.
Talked to my 97 yr old SIL...Ray's sister...this morning. She's so alert...up on all the world events, etc. Also had a call from Ray's cousin in VA and he talked for 45 minutes. So, I'm all caught up on the news from Ray's family.
Trees are changing and it's finally cooler...64 now and feels so good and clean with the light rain. I hope it washes all the concrete dust and asphalt smells out of the air.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Hi Gals. It was supposed to be rainy here today, but the sun is shining brightly and I think we are back into the mid 70's after a couple in the 60's.
Jane, hope the road is all fixed and the smell all gone now. I'm sure it will be nice after it's done. You were really lucky with your key fob! The guy was a jewel that fixed it. No one wants to pay $500 for a key fob. Glad you're caught up on family news.
Marilyn, your friend sounded like she had so much on her plate, I couldn't not donate. Prayers for her too.
Not much happening here. Laundry is all done except for towels which I will do as soon as John carries the basket in for me. Also need to fold them all, but not much else scheduled for today. We're having pizza for dinner, so no work in that and we need to call John's sister. We try to do that every Sunday. She & her husband are in a nursing home in IA for memory loss. He is in really bad shape, but she is still fairly cognizant of what's going on. The home has been really good about protecting them. No cases of Covid. Milly was living in an apt. but was convinced to move into the home during the winter. Then Covid arrived. Don't know if she will move back after it is all over or not. I hope not. She needs the structure and care they give her.
I hope Mary, Jeanne and Alpiner will pop in and bring us up-to-date with their lives.
Stay safe and have a blessed Sunday. Sharon
Crap - just lost my long posting - clumsy fingers. Abbreviated version:
Lovely weather here, but supposed to cool down about 20* over the upcoming week.
I got to spend an hour with my niece and grandniece this morning - a bit outside the rules, but I did have permission from the Director. And we were outside, properly masked and distanced, with no hugs. Great to talk, though.
Governor is loosening things up for long-term facilities beginning 1 October. We're scheduled for a residents' meeting on Tuesday, and I guess we'll get the new plan then. I assume it'll include new visiting rules and maybe more than one person/table in the dining room. We shall see.
Have a great week, Buddies!
I have invite my friend Carol to come to this group as she undergoes her cancer treatments. She just started chemo. A few years ago one of her sons was beaten to death by a group of thugs who mugged him. So even if you can't donate she can sure use all the moral support she can get. She had a shop in Texas shere she slold nursing supplies, shoes scrubs, bags etc. She also has some of that she is selling to help her financially. She moved to Oregon a couple of months ago. https://www.facebook.com/donate/386030962399891/390437831959204/
Goodmorning...almost noon.....a norther blew in this morning...yea it's cooler in Texas....even tho the wind is blowing in gust...still got my walk in..Mary it's so good to be with family even if have to keep distance..Sharon .its so sad of the fires out of control..Marlyin praying for your friend...I go Friday for the big squeeze..send prayer up for me..always glad to get it done every year..Jane hope the workers and smell gets out of your neighbor hood...hope everyone is well and happy..Hi to Jeanne and others I missed...I plan to watch the president debate tomorrow night...might be interesting....
Evening, Buddies. I drove to CR today for rheumatology appt. Still lots of trees and debris along the lawns from the derecho from 5-6 weeks ago. Nothing new from medical person...see me again in 6 months. Call is Polymyalgia Rheumatica comes back.
I did stop in the Mall to check out Talbots...found nothing...and 4 Seasons...and this store is closing ...and found a pair of jeans I wanted for winter. 30% off helped, too! There aren't many stores left in that Mall...Sears, Younkers ,
Victoria's Secret, Pink, and more all gone.
I'm off to Ohio tomorrow and will stop in Indiana overnight. I'll wave to you, Jeanne as I go by C-U on the interstate!
Take care and stay safe,
jane
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Hi Gals, I changed to a size 2 font. Can you read that, Marilyn?The 3 just seemed too big. I hope your friend comes in. She's going to need a lot of support.
Jane, I hope you have a wonderful trip to Ohio. Are you going early, before the holidays to avoid the weather and traffic? Or will you go again later? I know you will be glad to see all the family. Sure wish I could see mine. Have a safe trip.
Mary, they are loosening things a little here too, but we're in Independent living, so it wasn't as tight to begin with. Supposed to rain all day today but hasn't started yet.
Darlene, I know you must be enjoying the cooler weather. Hope the wind stops. Good for you getting a walk in. If I make it to the lake once a week, I'm doing well.
Hi to all who haven't posted. Stay safe. Sharon
Will look out for yo Jane. Lot of construction on our part of 74. Fact half of C/U torn up. Weather dry until Sunday. My internet been own fo 2 weeks .cant get hold of Comcast. Just Robots .
I hope she does as well sherry. Your tupe was pretty small but I did make it out, this ois aldso petty small.
Okay, MArilyn. I went back up to a 3 font. It's no fun to have to strain to read something. Hope you're enjoying the beach in Yachats (?) You need the break. Is Gilbert impacted by the fires? I feel so sorry for all those people out there. I hear Napa and Sonoma is pretty well burnt down, so guess we'll be drinking NY wines till they are restored--if ever. Altho, our organist at church has family in the area whose house was burned to the ground a couple years ago, but the vines weren't hurt. Not sure why. The family has built a new house. I hope it wasn't impacted. Since we aren't going to the church in person now, I haven't heard. I still watch the streaming services though till Covid is over and we can find a new church that is closer.
Jane must be on the road. Hope she has a safe drive and good visit.
I signed up to go to a writing group for this afternoon, but I didn't get to sleep till 3:00 again and woke up hurting from A to Z! So I decided not to go and to also change our night to go to the main dining room from tonight to tomorrow. I've just got to get a handle on these sleep problems. I'm up to 10mg of Melatonin and it isn't doing it. The dr said I could take more, but I really don't think that's good. I'm tired when I go to bed and then my mind starts working and I toss and turn and start hurting and just have to get up. John said he heard me moaning off and on after I came to bed. The lack of sleep is bothering my memory too. I've got to find an answer.
Jeanne, so sorry your wi-fi isn't working. I just can't live without it.
Hope everyone is okay. Wish there were more posts. Stay well. Sharon
Sharon and Marilyn - I use the #4 size font, and then change the font configuration to a darker one. It looks darker and bigger on my computer - hope it does on yours, too.
Sharon, so sorry you're hurting so much. I wish there was something that worked better for you.
Marilyn, I hope the ocean is working for you. I love being around the ocean!
I hope jane is having a good visit in Ohio.
Hi to Jeanne and Darlene, too.
We will be relaxing our visiting rules beginning tomorrow. Family can come for 30 minute visits - on the porch or in the activity room - must be scheduled in advance. Complete with masks and distancing. It'll still be nice to see folks in person - not through a window. More scheduled activities here in the building, too.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
I'm in Ohio....and the road construction, esp. between Indianapolis and Columbus was a nightmare.
I'm going to head back home on Sunday, and hope the construction workers are all off and home.
Dreary and rainy and high 50s on the trip.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
And another real fall day here...50s amd gloomy. My sister is going to go with me to a local Verizon store where I hope I can get my cracked phone face fixed.
Nothing much going on here either. I'll head home on Sunday, I think.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
So quiet in here - and elsewhere. I know we're still out there, just not doing anything much.
We had an exercise class this morning - and it was good to get moving. It was harder to breathe with the masks on, of course. We were outside last week, but it was much cooler (in the 50s) and breezy this morning. Much too chilly for these Southern flowers. LOL. It's lovely weather, though, and welcome to me after the long hot summer. We're supposed to have the podiatrist here today, so I'll get my toenails clipped. TMI, I'm sure. I'll probably get to visit with Margaret for a little bit, too.
Happy Weekend, Buddies! Stay well!
We got home at 10:30am yesterday. Yachats is only 78 miles up the coast. I walked the trails a lot with Freckles. It was pretty smokey or foggy, haze overcast the whole ti e we where there. We ate awesome expensive meals. Keith stayed in the room except for going out to eat. It was OK, I didn't get to do the things I wanted to do. It would have been a better trip if Just Jo and I had gone and left the guys home. WE may do that, Keith has a friend that I could leave him with for a few hours. It would be a 5 hour round trip. She and I may take a trip to Florence up the coast 50 miles away and go to old town there.
I sure messed up my phone by tryin g to delete some messages and ended up deleting all my phone contact. I should have put my glasses on. MY Bad!!!.
[Hi Buddies..I use the 5 font..don't know if that's suitable to everyone's eyes..if not let me know...I just got through eating a chef salad for lunch with enough left for supper...we have been having some nice cooler days..but sure summer isn't over yet....Marlyin that sounds lovely ke me...I'm always hitting wrong key on phone or IPad...Mary that's good exercise class is offered..Jane glad you are enjoying family and hope you get your phone fixed..Sharon I take 5mg melatonin..seems to help me sleep...Hi to Jeanne and Joy and any I missed...I was sorry to hear president and First Lady are dealing with the virus....as so many are....stay well and safe/size]
I'm still here - even if nobody is checking in. Things about as exciting as usual today. Margaret came by and brought me two big garbage bags of yarn she got from the house of her recently deceased neighbor-friend. Her kids were cleaning out the house and wanted Margaret to take whatever she wanted. I haven't looked through it yesterday - saving that for tomorrow.
And later I got to Skype with Margaret and Matt - but really with Matt holding athe camera on Alden. He's 5 months old now, and SO cute. He's able to turn over back-to-front, and sometimes can turn back. Such fun to get a chance to see him. Hopefully in person before too much longer.
Stay safe and well, Buddies!
Good Morning every Buddy.I am gradually getting the phone numbers back into my phone. Although right now it is a lot less than I previously had.
All is well here today, air quality is good, I have tken freckles for a walk and the sun is shining.
Hi Gals. Sorry I haven't posted for a while, just haven't had any news + I've been reading a lot. I did do my laundry yesterday. I did walk to the lake with J & Bunny yesterday. Our church has opened with lots of limitations, but I will stick with the streaming version until I'm sure it's safe. I was so sorry to hear about the President and first Lady. It sounds like they are progressing well, but this could have a big effect on the election.
Mary, it sounds like you are set for yarn now. How great that you got to Skype or Facetime with Matt and his little one, and Margaret of course. Nice that the exercise program is back up at your place. They have a couple here with video instruction. So far haven't gone. We're going to the New Orleans room tonight to eat.
Marilyn, I'm glad you had a reasonably good time away. I hope you feel you had a break. Sorry about your phone. I've done that with email accidentally, though not my contacts.
Hi Darlene, I had taken 5 mg of Melatonin and it wasn't helping. My Dr raised it to 10 and that didn't help, so I am now on Trazadone, a non-addictive sleeping pill and have slept the past 3 or 4 nights.
Jane, I hope you got your phone fixed and had a good time with your sister. I presume you will get home tonight if you left yesterday. Hope you had a safe drive.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
I got home about an hour ago. I left very early from just west of Indianapolis...had to scrape frost off my windshield. The wipers wouldn't loosen it, so I'm glad I had my snow/ice scraper in the back. Construction, construction, construction....so glad to be home!
The orange cone things are still up on my street! They asphalt over the manholes, so they now have to dig those out, concrete around them and put the covers on. Maybe next week they'll move on.
Looking for a very quiet afternoon and be in bed early tonight. :coolsmiley:
Take care and stay safe. Numbers are spiking again here in the midwest.
jane
BEAUTIFUL fall day here...sunny, breeze, and low 70s. Perfect....and the orange cones are gone from in front of my part of the street. Hurrah!!
I voted in person this morning...only a short wait...and so that's all taken care of. I also picked up my held mail, and picked up a few groceries to get me through the week.
I had committed to going with friend Kathy on a Masons Wives bus trip to Galena...a little town in Illinois that gets lots of tourists...on Saturday. I called her this morning and cancelled. No bus trip for me for a full day in a town that'll be busy, probably come Saturday. I'll pay the $20.00 fee and stay home and safe. Numbers here are rising...and they really are in Illinois...and our high school is now on a hybrid schedule because of numbers.
I'll get my flu shot tomorrow at clinic here in town, so that'll be taken care of.
Just lots of laundry to get caught up on and a bill to pay and then an afternoon to watch Good Witch on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel. On here now 2:00-4:00 CT.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Jane, glad you're home. Good call on the cancellation. If the President can get it, we all can if we're not super careful. Good that the orange cones are gone and the asphalt guys!
I haven't done much today. Will eat in tonight and have an appt to get my hair done tomorrow here in the facility. Yea! It really needs it.
Hi to everyone and stay safe. Enjoy Good Witch, Jane. I like it too.Sharon
Beautiful summer like day here. I'm off to get my flu shot in a half hour.
My cleaning lady texted me this morning that her husband had a cough and 103.5 fever on Sunday and tested positive for Covid. He works outdoors full time with the County Conservation Dept. She's been tested,, too...no results yet...but also quarantined with him, of course.
I need to pick up my allergy meds when I'm out for the flu shot and then will be home.
Nothing else new here.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Got my hair cut and done in the facility salon. She did a good job. We ate in tonight. Have been on the phone a lot today--Lori and a couple church friends. Trying to find out what the best MC D policy is for me this year. Enrollment starts the 15th.
Jane, too bad about your cleaning gal and husband. Hope they don't have serious cases. My Dr is supposed to come by tomorrow to check on my sleeping and I reQuested that she bring flu vaccine and give us our shots then. Hope she does.
Hi to everyone out there in the silence. Hope all of you are well.Sharon
jane, glad you had a good weekend, and are home safely.
And that the work crews are finished in front of your house.
Sharon, glad you liked the beautician at your new place. I got my hair cut on Monday here, and she did a pretty good job.
We're scheduled for our flu shots here on 12 October. I checked a state web site and found that my absentee ballot has been received. It took about a week it to arrive and get logged into the system - really pretty good time.
Stay well, Buddies!
Hi everybuddy...thought I best check in...Jane you are home safe..always good to get away a few days..the butterfly's are so bad here..have to wash them off after driving anywhere..Sharon..did the flu shot affect You anyway..I hope to get mine soon...Mary bet you are glad to be done with the voting...I watched the debate awhile last night...be glad when Election Day is over..Hi to everyone..have good day
Good Morning, Buddies. Another beautiful day here and to go to mid 80s tomorrow! Then cool down to normal fall temps here. I went out and watered my new grass patch. The state did come along while I was away and put down that green foamy stuff for everyone else, but they left mine alone. The grass is growing there nicely.
Nothing else exciting. I felt kind of punky yesterday after the flu shot...yep...got the old super-duper one for those of us of "a certain age"...but feel fine today and no sore arm, even.
I'm joining Sharon and Mary with new haircuts...tomorrow! We'll all be beautiful !
Hi to Darlene who was posting while I was writing.
I hope Jeanne, Marilyn, and Alpiner are all ok.
I watched part of the debate last night. One thing I know...neither Susan Paige nor Chris Wallace would ever survive being a classroom teacher. Neither has the voice, nor the look it takes. :2funny:
Take care and stay safe...and come in and let us know you're ok...even if there's nothing more to say.
jane
Just a quick health-related question for us "of a certain age". My doctor wants me to get the Shingles shot. It is a "new one". My first one was many years ago. If you've gotten it, did you have any after affects? And if so, what? My doc said I might feel funky for a couple of days after. I do remember that the first one did not pose any problems/reactions.
I have had several friends who actually had the "shingles", and they say it is "something you DO NOT WANT TO HAVE".
Appreciate a response. Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.
My husband and I got the first one, too, even before it was covered by insurance after seeing his uncle suffer with shingles in his eyes. When the new one...the two dose one...came out, I was right there to get it, too. I had no side effects and I'd be in line for any new one that ever came out. Everyone I've known with shingles has suffered horribly from the nerve pain. I don't like pain.
Please consider it.
jane
Hi Gals. Doctor came and said I was supposed to get my flu shot from CVS when they came last Tues! She could have told us! Anyway, we went to HT and got our flu shot and did our grocery shopping. I'm tired now. I showed the Dr my new gyroscopic spoon/fork that I got for my tremor. She had never heard of it and took a picture, so that she could pass on the info to any other patients. They didn't have any of the high dose flu shots, so we got the regular. I never have any reaction.
I got a shingles shot about 10 or 12 yrs ago and no reaction. I think we had the 2 shot one also. I agree with Jane, prevent shingles at all cost if you have had chicken pox.
Glad you got your flu shot, Jane, and will get a hair cut tomorrow. That always makes us feel so much better. Glad your grass is growing.
It's been a long time since either Alpiner or Jeanne posted. Hope you are okay.
Church has been cancelled for this Sunday due to someone who was there last week who has contracted Covid and was around a lot of people.
Stay safe, everyone. Sharon
Hi Gals. Not much going on. The cleaning lady came and changed the bed, swept and mopped and did my shower. She did all that in probably 3o mins.! For some reason, even with my new med, I didn't get to sleep till 2:00. Grr! I was tired too.
Jane, it's pretty chilly here today for uso--low 70's. Delta system is headed our way with rain tomorrow. I think you and Mary will get a lot of it though. How did your hair turn out, Jane?
Hi Darlene. Hope you aren't getting any impact from Delta. I don't think you are.
Marilyn, check in. We want to know how things are going for you.
Alpiner & Jeanne, the same. It's been quite a while since you posted. We miss you when we don't hear from you. I'm sorry that Sue isn't with us anymore. She had actually stayed here overnight 2 or 3 times as well as meeting at a restaurant, so I feel like I've lost a good friend.
Stay safe, everyone. Sharon
All is well here. I bought a KitchenAid mixer that was delivered yesterday. So I made peanut butter cookies first thing this morning. Not much else is new.
Sharon, I agree about Sue. We met her a couple of times for lunch in Chattanooga, and spent a night with her to go to a basketball game once. I hope she's being well taken care of.
It's cloudy here, preparatory to Delta's arrival. I think we're due to get 2-3" of rain over the weekend. On the up side, I had a great visit this morning with Jean and Margaret. Jean made an appointment for a visit here, and Margaret got to come at the same time. Always special to spend some time with some of my girls!
Hugs and Happy Weekend to all the Buddies!
Sharon...goofy about your flu shot, but glad you got it even if not the one for 65+.
Mary...great to see 2 of your girls for a visit.
Marilyn...enjoy the new mixer. They're great and will be so good for all the baking you do.
In the mid 80s here and windy...so sneezing is the order of the day for me. The weather isn't supposed to change, but my legs ache a lot today. I did walk a bit, though, up to the cemetery up the street from me. So some walking is better than no walk, right? ;D
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi everyone....good to read everyone is doing ok..Jane hope your sneezes quit...it's back to summer here...may hit 100 Sunday..I miss Sue also...hope she's doing better..IM Still walking ..try to walk a mile each time......"I'm thinking BLT sandwich for supper...to hot to cook...Have a safe weekend.....
Good Saturday morning...beautiful day.
I got out to WalMart for a bag of ice (I don't have an icemaker in my fridge) and an anniversary card I needed to get in the mail.
Just doing inside stuff now...balancing checkbook, refilling my medicine box, etc. I need to follow Darlene's example and get out for a walk.
I finished a Netflix movie this morning...28 days...with Sandra Bullock. The 28 days shows her time in rehab for alcohol and drug addiction. I don't usually like this sort of thing, but I thought she was terrific in the role and the movie was good to see how out of control these people can get.
Better keep my word and get out there and walk before it gets too hot.
Darlene...enjoy that BLT. I love anything with bacon. I brought home a 1/2 crispychicken wrap from our night out last night, and that'll be my supper tonight.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Did I miss something. Where is Sue?????
Today I m going to make some Pumpkin Spice cookies. This is a new recipe for me. U might add some Butterscotch chips or not? Raining her today and I have already done 4 loads of laundry. Keith is sitting on the couch listening to the music channels on the TV.
We did got out for dinner last evening to the usual Mexican place. I am getting tired of that placea but Keith wnts to meet his friend there so we go. There is another Mexican place that is mch better, I would rather go there. However I ab go there one tge monthly outing with the girlfriends. This month we are go Thai foods. U like that as well. I like to be adventurous. I wish we had and Indian Restaurant here.
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We've had dreary, rrainy days yesterday and today due to Delta. Yuck. Anyway, I got all the laundry done and folded and cooked beef and noodles tonight for dinner. We don't get fed on Sun night.
I've watched our streaming church service, etc and messed around on the computer. I'm about to go read. I'm in the middle of a Catherine Coulter mystery.
Mary, I'm glad you got some time with your girls. Wish I could spend some time with my kids or grandkids, especially since this week is John's and my birthday. However, it's not going to happen. I don't think we're even going to do anything special. We're pretty limited.
Marilyn, have fun with your mixer. They are the greatest for baking.
Well, Bunny is whining for me to go to the couch and give her some treats. Stay safe everyone and keep walking if you can. Sharon
Happy Monday!
Just got my flu shot. I hardly felt it. Of course, it's too early to know whether I'll have any side effects, but I never have before. We'll see...
Mary....hope you have no effects. I didn't...arm not even sore.
Sharon...I love beef and noodles! Dreary morning here, too...bit of rain and windy and cool. Leaves are falling like crazy.
Marilyn....I'm sure going to the same place week after week gets boring for you, esp. if there's a better place. I'll email you about Sue.
Hi to Darlene and I hope Jeanne and Alpiner are ok.
Our virus numbers are rising. Hospital put out a warning about the rise!
I've not been out today...may do a grocery run tomorrow.
Jane
Good morning friends....finished with the big squeeze...clear..did lab yesterday..then to my Dr in 2 weeks to tell me all about it....always glad to get that over with....we are having cool mornings..hot after noon..but cool front on the way by Friday...then I guess I will complain about the cold weather...I'm so blessed and I don't thank my God enough for that...stay well and happy....time to do some house cleaning
Good Morning, Darlene! Always good to get the "Big Squeeze" over with. Mine is the end of the month.
Beautiful day here...cool and breezy and sunny...and I did get a short walk in. Tomorrow is to be our last "warm" day and then, like you, it's to cool down a lot. More like fall weather, I guess.
Harvest here is well underway....corn and soybeans...and the ambulances are being kept busy with farm accidents that always seem to happen at this time. I hate driving at this time of year...farm equipment on the road...big tractors, wagons wobbling all over the place, harvesters going from one farm to the next, etc. They go so slow on the roads and you come upon them quickly.
I got a digital borrow of Robyn Carr's latest book...Return to Virgin River...and I'm enjoying it. $14.99 for the ebook! Whoooeee...no way I'd pay that price for a digital book. So, glad I put a hold on it digitally some months ago and got it today. I must have been among the first to request it to get it on release day.
I've done a bit of vacuuming and need to get my hair under control and then grab a sandwich and read on the back porch.
Lazy Day...again... ;D here.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals, Today is John's birthday, so we received a box of cookies for each of us plus cards from Melanie. He also has heard from Melanie and his younger sister. The other 2 kids will probably call later this evening.
Yes, Jane, we like beef & noodles and had enough for another dinner & 2 lunches. I also had Bob Evans mashed potatoes and some broccoli. It is 67 at the moment. Supposed to get up to 72. It's sunny too, which is a big change from the past 3 days.
We are going to the main bldg to eat Italian tonight. Not a celebration type dinner, but nothing much around here. I had hoped we could go to a French restaurant near here, but it is closed permanently! I love French food. Last night we ate in the New Orleans room but the dinner was way too spicy for me. Usually, it isn't.
I'm glad it's cooling off for everyone and that everyone is staying well. My sil in the nursing home in IA is in quarantine again because there are 4 Covid cases there and 1 man died! No one knows how they got infected. When she is in quarantine, she has to stay in her room for the most part, but can walk the hall with a mask on. She can't see her husband who is in the Memory Care unit either.
Nothing else going on here. Stay safe, and Hi to everyone. Sharon
Sharon...We have over 70 cases in our nursing home here. It's from the staff who come and go, of course, and live in the community. No visitors are allowed so staff is the only other possible cause.
Jane, yes, the nursing homes have gotten hit hard with the Covid. We just heard this morning that Millie has tested positive but so far has no symptoms. She is in assisted care and they are allowed to go to the doctors and dentists, so that's a possible connection too. I do wish she were closer. Fortunately, her guardian is keeping a good eye on her and keeping us updated.
Lori called this morning, so I haven't gotten much done. It's a beautiful day again today. I suggested to John last night that we drive up to Banner Elk in the mtns this Sunday to see the color. I've seen some pics on FB taken recently and also on TV and it's gorgeous. I haven't googled yet to find out how far it is, but I would estimate 3 or so hours. We won't stay overnight. Sunday is my birthday and I just wanted to do something different and get away for a bit. It's to be in the 60's so going to take a heavy jacket.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
It got down into the high 30s last night and is breezy, though temps now in the high 50s. It's very pretty out and I did put on some heavier sweat pants and a hoodie and walked a few blocks. There's change coming...rain...and so I prefer to sit rather than walk. :2funny:
It feels like Saturday to me, for some dumb reason. :uglystupid2:
Numbers here jumping. Just on cable news that we have a high hospitalization rate here in Iowa.
The nasty Asian beetles are here again with the soybean harvest. They're the orange lady-bug looking pests. They invade everywhere and leave orange spots when squashed and stink.
I'm just watching an ad for Vicks and they have these vaporrub patches...and put them on the outside of the teeshirts. Weird. Mom used to put Vicks on our chests, not on our clothes.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, I've noticed that about the shirts and Vicks, too. My family didn't use Vicks - we were a Mentholatum family. ;D
Sharon, that sounds like a good day trip. Our leaves are just starting to turn.
I got to take a "road trip" with Margaret today - to go to the dentist for my 6-month cleaning. I love the feel of just-cleaned teeth. And a good report, too - come back in six months. I had no ill effects from my flu shot - a bit of itching at the site the next day, but not even any soreness there.
We had some Covid cases here - residents and staff- back in August, but I don't think we've had any since then. We wear masks anytime we're out of our rooms or not eating, and have our temperature taken twice a day. We can have visitors now, but very limited and controlled. It seems to be doing okay so far.
We've got another warm day today - high near 80, but then to cool off with highs in the 60s - much more fall weather.
Mary...hurrah for a road trip out and about and that you can have visitors on a limited basis.
It's in the 40s here, and quite nice with a jacket. I put two loads of wash in and took myself off to the bank to redeem some CDs that came due today. It took a while to get my check...training a new lady, and something got bollixed up, so off to another teller who got my check printed. Then across the street to deposit that, and that's all done.
I came home and decided to get that darn walk in...no excuse today...nice with a jacket. Our trees are at their prime colors and with our breeze, the leaves are falling fast. Frost again for tonight and rain next week with temps in 40s and 50s. Good time to stay inside then!
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
We're in the 60's today, but nice out. Will be cooler Sun in the mtns. But I will take a jacket and hat, just in case I need them.
Millie came unglued when they told her her Covid test was positive and had a fit when they moved her into an isolation room. They did give her another test and it came back positive too, so she calmed down. They also brought her a tracfone so she could talk to us and other family. I guess paranoia and temper go along with dementia. She was also upset because she couldn't see her husband, but at least she has no symptoms. She will be 83 the 29th.
The cleaning girl came today, so that was good. John played bridge with his Chinese friend. I got my MC D company changed to a cheaper one.Nothing much else going on.
Mary, so glad you can have visitors and got out to the dentist. Not too exciting, but better than sitting in your room.
Jane, hope you got your walk in, got some laundry done and banking taken care of. How is your new book? I finished the Catherine Coulter and am almost done with a new Danielle Steele (Turning Point, 2019)
I'll be so glad when the election is over. Record turnout on the first day of early voting here. We did absentee and sent it in a month ago.
Our minister called this morning asking after Millie because we had put her on the prayer list. Pastor plans to come visit us for the first time here in a couple weeks when things quiet down for her.
Darlene, glad all is well with you. Still wondering where Jeanne and Alpiner are. Jane sent a note on FB to Jeanne today. I hope she sees it, but she was complaining about all her tech tools.
Take care everyone and stay safe. Keep posting so we know you are.
Sharon
I made some of the yummiest cookies ever. They are the basi cookie recipe and I added a bag of White chocolate chips and a bag of dried blueberries. Oh my so yummy. I will have to be careful and not eat too many.
Marilyn...
...your mention of " blueberries " enticed me over...If any cookies left, can you send one ( or two ) over the pond to me please...
Good morning Buddies....I slept in this morning...nice and cool for a change..Marlyin those cookies sound good..I love blueberries...Jane you have the beetles to deal with..we have butterfly's going south..Sharon I wonder about Jeanne and Alpiner to....Mary..glad you got a road trip and restrictions letting up for you...here's wishing everyone a safe good weekend
Very windy Saturday here, but sunny and pleasant temps. I tried to get my hoses off the outdoor faucets...I could one, but not the one in front. Tried a couple tools, too, but just don't have the strength to turn it. I'll wait for my yard guy and have him do it or my neighbor if he's out.
I'm not walking today...far too windy...I'll be sneezing my head off with all the dust and leaves.
I did change the bed, have the clean sheets on and the other set washed and ready for the linen closet. Last load is in the dryer, too.
25 new covid cases since yesterday in the county.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
My post won't let me modify it, so you'll get two from me, today.
Marilyn...your cookies sound yummy.
Darlene...at least the butterflies are pretty and don't leave an ugly orange stain and stink.
I emailed Jeanne...hope she's ok. Also hope Alpiner will check in. I don't have an email for her.
Stay safe and healthy.
Good news...Jeanne is fine. We even spoke on the phone last night, and she's delightful! She's had some tech issues with Comcast.
Cold here and map shows snow, but I don't think it reached the ground. Overcast and a good day to be inside with a cup of tea and read until the GB Packers play today.
I talked to my sister yesterday and Ray's sister in Chicago area this morning as well as niece and nephew in N. Wisc. I told them I'm not coming up to WI next weekend. Way too much covid here and there. They understood and agreed. They're both i the 14 day window after exposures in Montana.
Hope you are all safe and healthy!
Jane
Thanks for checking on Jeanne, jane. Glad to know she's just having computer issues.
You're due to get snow, and we're supposed to be back in the 80s during the upcoming week. Oh, well.
During the past week, a nearby church sent over flowers for each of the residents here. The dozen red and pink roses, plus other fillers, I got have just been lovely. It's great to have fresh flowers. That's about the most exciting thing around here. I have an appointment with the eye clinic for a glaucoma check next week, and a Skype consult with my financial advisor. I hope everybody has a good upcoming week.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHARON!!!
Yes, Other than I now think I am beginning to talk to myself and the parrot I am OK.
It is my computer along with the slowness of the WiFi that is keeping me off the computer.
Part of the problem is Comcast as I think they are just overloaded what with most of the Univ. working at home and the schools about 50% Also I don't use Microsoft but my computer was set up and 2 weeks ago M. down loades something that took about 2 hours. Changed everything. So going to have to get such as Best Buys to come in and take care of all the problems.
Mary. So nice of that church to do that. They must have wanted to really cheer all of you up because of being so closed in. Hope they are loosing up a little for you.
I seem to be staying in the house more and more. Sort of getting use to it. Doing even more reading and less and less house work. Just can't get anyone in for the heavy cleaning.
Sharon. Did you have a nice birthday dinner? Lots of phone calls I bet.
I had my eye doctor check Friday. Having such a problem with dry eye. My appt was for Dec but he got me in right away. Back in a month as he says it is time for me to starting wearing glasses. Not good me with the readers putting them on and off. Everything is all O.K other than the dry eye. So we will see. I have tried before but just cannot stand to walk with the glasses on. Got to learn he says.
So cold and dreary here but they are saying that we are to have a few 70s next week. I have a hard time with the Masks so prefer staying home now.
take care all.
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[Happy Birthday..Sharon....I guess I over looked that...Jeanne I have always wanted. A parrot....have you had yours a long time Darlene /size]
My mom had a parrot when I was a young teenager. Meanest dam bird I ever saw, he'd talk to you, and then if you aproached him to offer a treat, he would bite the crap out of you. He bit her, and he was sold off quickly!
It's SNOWING!
Tome...laughed at you Mom's nasty parrot. I think Jeanne's is much nicer!
Darlene...good to see you.
MAry...flowers sound lovely. I often buy bunches at WalMart.
I heard on radio enroute to WalMart that the next 10-12 weeks will be very bad for virus. I'm glad I voted early! Sister said long lines in east central Ohio for early voting. They voted absentee a bit ago.
Not many at WalMart on Mon. Morning, so that's when I go. It's bigger than grocery, so not so close to the few other people.
I wore my Uggs since temps in 30s. Now snow!
I'm in for the next few days. Have everything I need.
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
Hi all you Buddies: Just checking in to let you know I am still here.Keith is having some stomach issues the last few days,+ Burping constantly. I gave him some anti gas pills yesterday but he won;t take any today and won't eat either. So I am staying fairly close to home, just walking the dog and I amy or may not go to my neighbor's for that daily glass of wine.
All is well here , still having hot weather . Ac is on in the day & thankful it cools off enough at night to have the windows open .
Phooey - we're back in isolation. Nothing too serious at the moment. A visitor to the locked memory unit had a visitor who, it turned out, had a family member who had contact with a no-symptom-positive person. It's very tenuous, but our management is definitely staying on the side of caution. So we're having meals in our rooms again fo a while. Oh, well...
jane, not good to be starting on the snow this early. I assume it will melt quickly, though.
Marilyn, sorry Keith is having stomach trouble. Hope it clears up soon.
alpiner, good to have you checking in.
I'm glad I have lots of yarn to keep me busy.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
All OK with me....back to summer....virus numbers going down...for now....Hi to everyone
I am running through to make sure everyone in here is staying safe! I had the pool men to close the pool this morning & yard guys did their last "routine" mowing this morning, so I hope to run away from home to see the trees in MO in all their glory soon. My daughter plans to meet me in the "home town", she will stay in the historic hotel downtown & I will stay with the cats in the Walmart parking lot for ONE night.... I will go to the campground at Truman Lake (joins Lake of the Ozarks), my fav campground just 30 miles away, night before & night after our visit down memory lane... These cats are the rulers of my life, being feral, nobody else can feed them so they have to go with me. I don't have the heart to have them put to sleep as long as they are healthy. SO, we do what we must, huh? Stay safe!
Tome, we had smaller parrots, be Bebe & Half Moon were both biters, but the Bebe was a sweetie. Noisy birds, always thought I'd love a big one but after listening to one screech on a porch in Aspen, CO for several days, changed my mind. Couldn't figure why anyone would have one to leave on a porch all day for everyone else to listen to, maybe they just happened to be renting the condo for the week we were there, but sure was loud.
Mary, nice to remember all those wonderful trips you & John made, especially the one to Alaska. I can't imagine a better time than spending a few months trekking through Alaska just moseying along.
Shirley, glad you're getting away for a few days at your campground. You're right - I have great memories of all our trips. Our oldest and spouse just went on their first trip "out west" (Grand Canyon, Zion, etc.). I'm so excited that my girls are at least starting to do some traveling. They're slowed down, of course, right now by all the restrictions.
I snuck out this morning for about 30 minutes to go to the eye doc for a glaucoma check. When I started with this new doc, he said he didn't think I had glaucoma and had me stop the drops. All has remained stable, even gotten some better, so guess I didn't have it in the first place.
Darlene, glad all is okay in your area. The Covid numbers keep going up in my rural county.
Another lovely day here today.
Stay well, Buddies!
Hi, Shirley...enjoy your get away!
Mary...hurrah on no glaucoma!...and "sneaking out" briefly!
Numbers here in rural Iowa also are rising quickly.
My law guy was here yesterday to mow and gather up leaves. The city truck just sucked them up from the curb, so that's good. Weird weather...to get to 70 tomorrow and then plunge to 30s and lower overnight for next 10 days....and then it'll be Nov!
Carpenter is to have replacement glass and new storm door delivered today, and he'll be here tomorrow to install. Be glad to get that done.
Take care and stay healthy,
Jane
Well, we got released from room-quarantine this morning. So we can go back to the dining room for meals. Yea!
jane, your new door sounds great. The up-and-down weather is really crazy - never know when to have the heat or the a/c turned on. We're supposed to be in the mid-to-upper 80s tomorrow, and then back to highs in the 60s next week.
I had a conference Skype call this morning with my financial folks. Two people in Chattanooga, Margaret on her front porch, and me in my chair. It went very well. Made some decisions and talked things over to end up the year and get started on 2021. They've done a great job for me, and make things so easy to understand.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
I'm sorry I've been AWOL, just busy. I did laundry Sat and some other things, then went to Blowing Rock, NC up in the mtns. Hoped to see lots of color, but didn't. We took Bunny with us, much to her dismay, but we knew she would need to go out and also eat while we were gone. We stopped 2 or 3 times for her and for us to take care of business :) and since Blowing Rock was full to the gills with tourists, there were no parking places anywhere near where we would want to eat and I can't walk long distances, so we stopped at a Food Lion and got sandwiches and chips. Not much of a birthday lunch. However, on the way home, John stopped at our grocery and bought half a chocolate cake, some ice cream and some wine. We had a frozen pizzA for dinner. I had lots of calls from the kids and lots of cards from church friends and family.
Mary, glad you got some pretty flowers from the church. When we were in HH, we donated altar flowers in memory of our parents every year and after the last service, we took them to a nearby assisted living for them to enjoy. Glad you are out of quarantine again and NO glaucoma! Wish John could say the same. Our children have been traveling in the past few years too. Melanie & hubby went to Italy and also several places in the US. Lori and Brian went together to Italy. Then her boyfriend joined her when Brian had to go home. Lori has gone to Mexico multiple times, out West, DC, and NY. I'm glad they inherited our traveling bug. We got so much enjoyment from it.
Jane,I keep hearing about IA's increase in Covid. Good call on cancelling your trip. My sil is still in quarantine, but not showing symptoms except for some hoarseness. Hard to believe you're expecting snow! Our temps are rollercoaster like Mary's.
Marilyn, your cookies sound delish! Melanie sent some for our birthdays, but they were ordinary chocolate chip. Have you tried liquid antacid for K? Or crunch up a tablet in applesauce or something.
Alpiner, glad to see your post and know you're all right.
Jeanne, I had seen your post on FB, so knew you were ok & figured it was a computer issue.
Darlene and Mary and whoever else sent birthday wishes, I thank you. This was a big one--81!
I've got to go to the main bldg to pick up mail, some more books (I'm completely out! Horrors) and also to pick up some setting lotion & spray from the beautician. It held so well after she did it, I thought I would see if it worked for me.
Have a good day and stay safe. Sharon
Good morning all...it looks like every ones been busy...I made my 80 mile round trip yesterday for groc,etc and also stopped at Walgreens for my flu shot..the weather guessers say it's going to turn cold...hope everyone is well and avoiding the covid...stay safe
I seem to have lost track of time yesterday due today. The carpenter came today, so new storm door is on west door of fam room and two window panes replaced that had broken seals.
Cold and rainy day here and storms for tonight with maybe large hail. Not nice!
Alpiner...I'd missed your post. Glad all is good with you.
MAry...hurrah for freedom.
Darlene...glad your numbers are down. Sure wish ours would be.
Sharon...I'd never heard of Blowing Rock until I got a call from there, according to phone ID...spam or political, I guess.
Stay safe!
Jane
Storms much of the night...lightning, thunder, and hard rain.
39 now and only up to mid 40s for today.
Stay safe,
Jane
Jane, sounds dreary there. We are to hit 80 today & sunny. Good you got your windows relaced before cold weather. Blowing Rock is up near Boone in the northwestern part of NC and in the Appalachians or Smokies, whichever you call them.
Darlene, glad you got your errands and your flu shot. That's important this year of all years.
Here's a funny from FB--What are we going to call next year? 2021 sounds like 2020won. Ha! I hope not.
I cleaned the bath yesterday and still couldn't get a dirty stain off John's tub, so I told the gal at the main bldg about it and he came out, and said it was just dirt and asked for my scrubber and with his strength, he got it all clean. Made me feel better. But my cleaning girl didn't come today. Grrr. When I was talking to the girl at the main bldg, I aksed her if it would be possible to cut down the tree in front of our villa. It sheds, bark, leaves, and flowers all over our walk and porch + gives a way up to the roof for the squirrels. She said she would talk to maintenance & landscaping and see if they could. I had already talked to the woman next door and she was willing. I end up dragging leaves in the house all the time, particularly when they are wet.
Mary, glad you're free again.
Jane, stay safe with the covid rates rising. Everyone take care and stay safe. We are lucky none of us have gotten it.
Sharon
Hi Gals, Where is everyone? doing something fun, I hope. This is laundry day here. I couldn't get to sleep last night in spite of the sleeping pill, so got up and didn't go back to bed and sleep till 2:oo! Slept in till 9:30, so a slow start. Maintenance came by and changed out the furnace filter. I realized it hadn't been changed since we moved in. Now I'm going to put it on my calendar to call them every 3 months. Still haven't heard from landscaper yet, but eventually I will.
For those of you who are not on FB, I'm going to paste this post from Braeden, Brian's older son, a senior at U of MO. "On Wednesday, I received the news that I was awarded the 15W career field in the Air Force. This means that I will be a Weather Officer! I also learned that I was awarded a slot at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) to get a Master's degree in Physical Meteorology. I was one of two people awarded a Meteorology slot and the only cadet from AFROTC. I will be going to Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio after graduation to attend AFIT. I was pushing for this for a while and that hard work has certainly paid off."
How special is that. I'm so proud of him, although I couldn't believe he wouldn't get it. He's so smart.
No other news here. Stay safe. Sharon
A beautiful, if chilly, day here.
They talk about "wintery mix" tomorrow and snow on into Monday when I have to go to Dbq for the big squeeze.
So, I decided today was the day to do a few things before the weather changes.
I drove over to the GoodWill in a town 15 miles west of me and dropped off two bags of Ray's clothes, including a winter coat. I thought someone might need that for the weather coming up. I think I've pretty well cleaned out his closets now. I went into the WalMart there and boy were they busy. Came back here and picked up bird seed at the Farm Fleet store. Then dumped the geraniums in my front porch hanging baskets, so all taken care of for the winter coming.
I need to get a walk in today. I've been slacking off and will when the weather turns wet and icy.
Take care and stay safe!
jane
Sharon, congrats to your grandson for the honors and getting into his desired program.
Guess we'll be seeing him on the Weather Channel before long. :thumbup:
Nothing going on around here. We finally had a cold front come through here last night. We got thunder, lightning, and rain in the middle of the night last night, and it's been cooler and cloudy all day today. Like the last few weeks, I've been knitting on various things - keeping myself busy.
Mary's post is much the same as mine will be.
Nothing going on here, except it's getting a lot colder and snow to be coming.
That and the rising coronavirus cases and hospitalizations and deaths.
My friend who as COPD wanted me to go with her to a craft show this morning at a neighboring high school gym. I declined. She seems to think it's all
not so serious...she's stopped watching any news...and that will somehow keep her safe. AND, she was a nurse in her earlier life. Her husband voted early, but she is a "true patriot" and will vote in person on Election Day.
All I can do is shake my head.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Things just more interesting here. I was notified this morning that I've been exposed to a person who has now tested positive for Covid. So, I'm on quarantine for 14 days. I spoke to a nurse when I called to cancel my mammo and doc visit next two weeks and she told me to just rest, drink lots of fluids, take tylenol, etc.
I can do that and be on alert for difficulty breathing/coughing. That's when I call the doc. I have none of that now. So...staying inside and reading and watching Netflix....nothing different from my life here anyway. ;D
jane
Jane.
Like me you have followed all the rules. Masked,stayed from being close to people and live alone. Only the computer man has been in the house since April. He was well covered. After he left I cleaned every thing he touched.. I think you will be fine. Been 10 days since I was with the eye doctor . So ok there.did go in Macy store at the mall the other day witha friend. Saw only 8 people in there.
We were going to have lunch but after rearing mask for a hour in 80 deg. Had enough.. Other than fast food pickup nothing open here. .just came home. Gave here a pizza I had made from my freezer to take home. There was a problem with her ar so she headed for dealer.
What a exciting life EH!
So cold here . Bet we get a little snow soon
[/Hi Buddies...had company last 2 days..now washing sheets...it's about 85 here today..but supposed to turn much colder tomorrow...Jane sorry to read you were exposed to the virus...it's just like Jeanne said we stay home most of the time and are real careful..but sometimes it just happens...hoping and praying you don't get sick but if you do will be a light case..take care..Hi to Mary Sharon ..Any others reading...have a great safe coming weekze]
jane, sorry you were exposed. Doing the quarantine is not too much different from what you've been doing. I'd guess you could even walk outside, as long as you stayed away from anybody else.
Darlene, I think our 85* days are finally over. I know they're never completely gone in your part of Texas, but it should be some better.
Glad to see you back in, Jeanne. Glad you're staying in.
Margaret just came by to bring me some more yarn, and other stuff. She also filled the bird feeders. The cardinals really hit them hard - empty them out in about 4-5 days.
Have a good week, Buddies!
FYI.... my gr-daughter was notified she was exposed to someone that tested positive... she had no symptoms but tested positive so self quarantined. Day or two after testing positive her legs "felt funny" so Dr checked & she had blood clots! Put on blood thinners for several months & not allowed to work out during that time. All clear now. SO, moral of that story is "ya never know what might be lurking"...... Strangely, her dog, German Shepherd, has had 2 rounds of "fast growing virus" & had to be put on antibiotics... but the vet did not check her for Covid. Stay safe.
Lurkey Shirley
Well here I am after not posting only reading for a couple of days. Nothing new here. My friend Jo and I are planning a thanksgiving dinner for the friends we have Friday night dinner with, and our once a month lunch girls. We are going to a Thai plae tomorrow, Just the 4 of us girls. One will leave as soon as she gets her to to order since she doesn't feel comfortable eating out yet.She won't be co,ing to thanksgiving dinner either.
Jane sorry you got exposed to the Virus.
Good Afternoon from Quarantine Central! ;D
Great to see Marilyn, Jeanne, Darlene, Shirley, Mary here. I hope Sharon and Alpiner are ok, too.
My sister called this morning to check on me...I had my temperature readings ready for her...97.2 last night and 96.7 this morning, so she was happy.
I filled my bird feeders and have to look for a squirrel proof one. Now's a good time for that sort of thing, I think.
I ordered some new mock turtle necks from Lands End yesterday since they had a 40% off and free shipping. I didn't have many/any of those for winter since we were always in Texas for the cold months. So...new jeans and new mock turtlenecks and my Uggs and I'm ready for winter! :2funny:
It snowed last night and got down to 27. It's to be colder tonight, etc.
My surgeon's office called and next time I can get in for a mammogram is January 29 and then visit with him (we've been meeting like this for 31 years now! :2funny: ) is Feb. 4.
I hope our world is saner by then.
I finished watching West Wing and I'm amazed how "current" it is...in a sane world, anyway.
I've been told NewsRoom is also good, so will look for that one.
My neighbors are bringing me some soup tonight and will get me a bag of bird seed I'm going to need with the way these hungry little buggers are eating.
Take care, Every BUddie, and stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, sorry, but there's no such thing as a "squirrel-proof" feeder. ;) Is your feeder on a pole? or hanging? Mine are on a shepherd's crook pole. The best we've come up with is that Margaret smears the vertical pole with Vaseline. It works most of the time, as long as the pole is far enough from a bush/branch/etc. that the squirrel can't reach the pole or jump to the feeder itself. Good luck.
Marilyn, glad you're getting out with your buddies.
Shirley, sorry your granddaughter's been exposed. I hope she doesn't catch it.
The sun is actually out this afternoon. We're supposed to get some rain from Zeta later in the week. It's amazing - and awful - that poor Louisiana is getting another hurricane this season. Really tough on those folks.
Jesse and Darby brought Henry by to visit this morning. I just got to talk with them while standing - distanced - outside, but it was fun to see how much he's grown (5 months old now) and getting some personality. And so sweet of them to bring him by to visit.
Jane, I've missed a couple days and didn't know you were exposed. Do you know how? Prayers for no symptoms and a mild case if you have symptoms. So far, we're fine. We went to the dermatologist's yesterday for our annual ck. He zapped a couple things, but nothing worrisome. As to the squirrel-proof feeder. We found that using a pyramidal baffle and putting the shepherd's crook far away from trees or bushes they can jump from, we didn't have any problems. Leave a little space between the baffle and the bottom of the feeders so they can't reach around it and grab it. We had that happen once, but hung the feeder a couple inches higher and no problem. For suet, get one of the pepper suets. They sell them at Wild Birds Unlimited. If you don't have one, you can probably find it online. The baffle we got at Lowes, I think.
Marilyn, sounds like you have lots of activities going on. I haven't heard yet whether they are serving a TG dinner here or not. That's the one meal I hate to miss cooking, because we have our own preferences. Lori prepares it the same way I always did, but Melanie and Traecy don't. Melanie had to adapt hers to Korean tastes and Traecy just likes to try out new things. She likes it when she comes here though.
Mary, you are so lucky to see little Henry growing. You have a very thoughtful grandson to bring him by. Thank you for your comment on Braeden's post. He will not be a TV weatherman. He will do the meteorology forecasts for the AF and if he's lucky enough to get assigned to it, he will also predict for the Space Force. They use AF meteorologists. He would like to get into the climate, etc on the planets! That's over my head. Can't imagine it.
Darlene, glad you're getting some cooler weather. The only bad thing about guests is the laundry afterward :).
We were really chilly yesterday in the 60's but up in the 70's now, my preference. Have you or Jane had any pine siskins yet? Everything I read on bird sites say that they are coming down in droves from Canada this year along with purple finches. Apparently the food source is very poor this year in Canada. I'm so depressed that I can't have a bird feeder where I can see it and where it is away from the trees or roof from the squirrels.
Jeanne, you have been very careful through all this and stayed healthy. I hope it continues.
I am taking Bunny to be groomed at an outside mall this Friday and invited my HH friend to go with me so we could have lunch and maybe check out some stores. It was all very Covid-proofed when I was there 6 weeks ago. I hope it still is. If not, we won't stay. My friend doesn't have a car and doesn't like to take the facility transport, so she's always eager to go out.
I must have received 30 cards for our birthdays. I have 2 tables covered. Will have to take them down soon. It's so nice to be remembered. Many of the cards came from church friends.
Millie is supposed to get out of quarantine today or tomorrow. She never did have any symptoms other than fatigue and a hoarse throat, but even that wasn't serious. John and I ordered a big fall bouquet for the care center staff and residents in honor of Millie's birthday the 29th and in thanks and gratitude for their good care. We decided she wouldn't see a bouquet in her room much and that we wanted everyone to enjoy it. Hope they do.
No other news here. I hope everyone stays safe and has a good day. Sharon
Don't know why the font changed from 3 to 1. Weird.
Sharon...Braedan sounds as if he's doing what he enjoys. I don't know what pine Siskins
Look like but there sure are a lot of birdies at the feeders.
Mary...good to see the little guy as he grows.
I use baffles under the feeders, but the pesky rascals jump above them to the feeder on a pole. So, I bought a metal feeder that closes with the weight of a squirrel on the edge. We'll see if it works. The neighbors have one and like it. It can be hung or put on the top of a pole.
Beautiful day here and it warmed nicely.
One week until the election and then we don't have to see all the ads and get the phone calls!
Jane
Morning, Buddies!
Crisp air and sunny today.
If you haven't returned your ballot, take it to wherever in your state. Don't trust the mail at this date.
Stay safe and healthy.
Jane
We mailed our absentee ballot about a month ago so should be okay.
Jane, glad you found what you think is a solution. I've seen those feeders but didn't know anyone who had them. Sure hope they work. Pine siskins look a little like a gold finch except the back is striped brown and white and has yellow on the stomach. Google it for a picture.
I went over to the clubhouse today to get some help with my smartphone. They had a special thing to sign up for and 1 to 1 help. I wanted help learning how to use the google gps. I think I know now. We'll see. I also had a problem with the phone cutting out while I was talking and then coming back on, but wouldn't you know it, we couldn't get it to do it while I was there.
Picked up our mail and got a reminder to get my mammogram, so I'll call ad make an appt when I'm done here.
I had a bad bathroom time this AM and was really upset. Had a lot of cleaning to do. If I don't take fiber, I'm constipated, and if I take too much or add Bran flakes to it, I end up with diarrhea. I've tried everything to get it regulated, but to no avail. Guess this is TMI, but it was sure a bad start to my morning.
It's rainy and dreary here. Yuck! Not heavy, just drizzly. Cool too.
Millie gets out of isolation after today for her birthday tomorrow.
Nothing else going on here. Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Sharon...those kind of starts are so upsetting. While I was teaching, I had IBS and suffered with that. My doc suggested metamucil...but in a very small amount of water. It worked for me. BUT, each of us is different, and mine was caused by stress, obviously. I know it affects all parts of our lives.
It's still quite chilly out, and I got out my garbage and my recyclables for tomorrow's pickups.
Our numbers here in Iowa continue to be high and rising.
Take care of yourself by staying safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Buddies....Very cold here yesterday...today warmer and nice...Jane..I thought you had to mix the Metamucil with a glass of water and drink lots water?are you having any virus symptoms?...Sharon I have had that problem to.....haven't found anything that works very well...Marlyin good to read you are getting our some...Mary I have same problem with squirrels getting into my feeders...Jeanne how are you ?.....Does any one hear from Sue.?..Have good evening
Darlene...what you said is the label recommendation, but I had diarrhea With spasms so doc said a teaspoon of Metamucil in very little water, so the Metamucil would soak up the liquid in my digestive tract. I think you have to try what may work for you.
I'm so sick of all the political ads. There is such distortion of the facts here in Iowa it's sad.
I tried WalMart's grocery online shopping And pickup. I ordered yesterday with their app, and picked my pickup time between 11 and noon. I got a text it was ready at 10:45 am. I drove over there a little after 11:00, called the number and a young man brought it out and loaded it into my trunk. Everything I ordered was there. Easy Peasy! Perfect for being in quarantine or terrible weather. I'll use it again! It's the only place in town to do this. Our other grocery store doesn't offer anything similar.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
I LOVED WalMart pickup, jane. Never had any problems with it, and never went into the store afterwards. I wasn't buying any fresh food, though (except for pimiento cheese occasionally). My only complaints was that they didn't go home with me and bring it inside. ;)
The edge of Zeta came though here yesterday and last night - not really any damage here, just lots of rain. And now the sun is out, and the temps are supposed to drop. My big news is that I got a haircut today - and that always makes me happy.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Hi Gals, it is almost 2 AM. I swear that the night before I have something planned, this happens. I take Metamucil capsules. Can't stand the slimy mix.
We ate italian tonight at the clubhouse. A nice change. We try to eat there 1-3 times a week, depending on the menu.
John's playing bridge tomorrow AM and my cleaning girl is coming at 12 after I leave at 11, but John will be back by then. I like one of us to be here when she comes, although she seems very trustworthy. After I had the theft of jewelry in HH by a cleaning lady, I'm anxious.
No other news here. Millie is out of quarantine and celebrated her 83rd birthday today.
Stay safe everyone, Sharon
Sharon...I hope you can get the sleep thing regulated.
Mary...this way of grocery shopping...with WalMart...is here to stay with me! I'm so glad this small town finally got it. People were driving to a WalMart 15 miles away before for the same service. Come winter here, I know I'll be using it. I don't buy much fresh...a few veggies, but from the looks of the bacon and bananas they sent, they'll pick well for me.
This morning I'm catching up on my checkbook and paid my car insurance online. I like to do that when I get the invoice so I don't somehow forget.
Our numbers are rising again with Covid. You probably hear about Iowa, Wisconsin, etc on the news. How people believe Covid will disappear on Nov. 4 is beyond me.
Take care, stay safe and healthy!
jane
jane, I pay all of my bills through my bank (credit union) on line. Actually, many are automatic payments by the CU. I guess the only things I write actual checks for are gifts, and to pay my income tax. I went from writing lots of checks to writing almost none.
I've heard about the Iowa cases on the news - plus the other states in the upper midWest. Tough stuff.
Sharon, sorry about your sleep problems. That's just NO fun at all.
Marilyn, I read about your fall. I hope all is well, and you're not having any late-appearing problems.
It's been in the 40s here all morning - definitely chilly for this area. No sunshine yet, but it is supposed to clear up and be crisp and cool.
Happy Halloween, Buddies!
Hi Gals, I took Bunny into be groomed and she's still there after 2 or so hours. Not happy about that and I'm sure she isn't either. I took my friend and we went to Bed Bath and Beyond and then to Walmart. We were going to have lunch, but she forgot and bought a special ice cream which wouldn't have lasted. Since Bunny wasn't ready, we came home without eating lunch. Next time she'll know better.
The cleaning girl is here and doing a much better job than the last.
I found the pillowslips I was looking for at BBB. It's hard to find them without the sheets.
Marilyn, I hope your face is better. Be careful. I'm a good example of how fragile we get as we age. OF course, I'm a lot older than you.
I've never grocery shopped at WM, but it does sound convenient. HT & Publix did that, but the software wasn't very user friendly and it was hard to find a sign-up time. I'm sure I could have spent a lot more time in WM looking for things, but it's just so big and I didn't want to walk anymore.
Jane, I can't believe you've had snow already. It was really, really windy here yesterday from Zeta + some rain. Pretty today and about 64 temp. We're to have cooler weather I think for the next week. When do you get out of quarantine?
Not much going on. Have a good rest of the day and stay safe.
We're having a 65 degree day today, with sunshine and blue skies, after almost a week with rain, clouds, drizzle and 40 degree temps. Hurrah! Who knows what tomorrow will bring.
I didn't know about Marilyn's fall.
Hi, Tome!
Sharon...puppy must have gotten the deluxe spa treatment!
MAry...banking so much easier these days! Our bank lobby still not open.
Very windy Sat. morning here, but sunny!
Nothing new except rising numbers for Iowa and our neighbors Wisc and Minn.
Great nephew Joe, wife Alex, and baby Lochlan called last night. We had a great phone visit. Lochlan will be a Holstein cow for Halloween. Big surprise with two veterinarians for parents and Dad specializes in dairy cows with a blog called the MoosRoom!
I'll be watching football, I guess, today.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Good morning...happy Haloween..don't think there will be many trick or treaters in my neighborhood..Jane are you still not showing any covid symptoms...like you I didn't know Marlyin had fell..Sharon I'm taking Benifiber ...2 tsp in cup of coffee or any drink..stir well can't even taste it..not slimy...Mary I've not tried we groc pickup..a good option..Shirley if you are looking in hope you are feeling better with no complications...I'm alone also...kinda scary..but know God will send help as needed..Hi to Jeanne and Marlyin..I just finished my walk now enjoying a glass of Gatorade...be safe all and have good weekend
Nope, Darlene...no symptoms...just allergy stuff. I take my temp every morning...in the 97 range, so all is good.
Awesome Jane.......
I did get out for a walk...in the low 60s and very windy but I thought the fresh air would do me good. Nobody out walking, though I took a mask just in case. I did see a beautiful Bald Eagle soaring on the winds. They are so graceful while soaring for such a big bird.
It felt good getting out. I also washed the new mock turtlenecks I bought from LandsEnd. I sure don't have much to wash with just being at home and wearing light sweats all the time.
It looks like dark clouds are moving in.
I see England is going back to lockdown their numbers are so high.
jane
Jane, so glad you've stayed symptom free! Nice that you had such a nice phone chat with family last night. No trick or treaters here, however our church had a trunk or treat, but we didn't participate. I didn't know that England locked down but knew France did yesterday. So scary.
I did lots of laundry yesterday. Yuck, but not a lot else.
Nice to get an extra hour sleep this AM.
Bunny looks super and they said she was fine and loose most of the time. I hate them to be caged.
I need to go eat. My time schedule is off with sleeping late.
Very chilly here--low 60's but the sun has come out, so may be able to go on a long walkie to the lake with Bunny & John.
Was everyone else devastated to learn that Sean Connery passed? I loved his 007 films. Never did like the replacement actors after he stopped.
Hi to everyone. Stay safe. Sharon
Sharon..YEP, Sean WAS 007...the one and only for me, too.
I called Ray's oldest and only remaining sister today. She was in a chatty mood...over an hour on the phone. Mostly about her children and grands and the election.
Still very cold and windy here (40s)
Jane
I fell in love with Sean Connery the moment he came up out of the ocean in that swimsuit, as 007. Never was another James Bond for me. I also loved ALL of his other movies. Anybody that hasn't seen "Finding Forrester" is missing a good one.The one with him as a researcher in the Jungle is also great. That beautiful Scottish burr was music to my ears. RIP Sir Sean.
Chilly and windy here again. Most of the leaves are off the trees on my street...and in MY yard, I think. ;D
Nothing new or exciting here...in my second week of quarantine, but it's really just like any other week since this virus thing started. I'm digging through my freezer and getting stuff out and used that's been there for these kinds of "emergencies."
I'm expecting delivery of this "squirrel proof" bird feeder today and have the shepherd's hook with baffle all set for it. I sure hope it works. I also had a hanging suet feeder, but I can't find that darn thing in Ray's shop. Guess I'll splurge and get a new one on my next WalMart order. :2funny:
Take care, stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, good luck finding your suet feeder. I've got a set of crochet hooks that has gone missing in this apartment. Like Margaret says, the surest way to find anything is to buy a replacement. :thumbup:
It's a gorgeous, chilly day today. It was down to 28 this morning, with all the warnings out for a freeze last night. This is about the right time for the first killing freeze in our area. Of course, it's supposed to be back with highs around 70 later in the week. Just about the usual.
Nothing interesting scheduled here for this week - except for another visit from my niece and grand-niece. They're on their way back to California and will have spent the night with Margaret before they come here. Such a treat to see them, since I don't get to see them very often.
I certainly agree about Sean Connery - definitely a favorite!
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Hi Gals. I haven't accomplished much today. Lots of paperwork and phoning. I did go on the walk yesterday which is good for me but not something I look forward to. When I was at WM Thursday, I got a broom as we hadn't brought one. Didn't think we would need it, but so many leaves on our balcony and front walk and porch, so John took care of them for me. The balcony especially was driving me nuts since I can see it most of the day.
Would you believe when we called Millie, we found out the flowers hadn't been delivered, so I got on the phone to find out why. Turns out her assisted care was close due to Covid last week, but was open today, so she finally got them.
Mary, glad you get to see your niece and great niece tomorrow. That's special. I was just happy to talk to my sil and niece Sunday on the phone. I haven't seen them for about 3 years. They live in Tallahassee.
Will be so glad to have tomorrow and the results behind us. So fed up with both sides.
Low 60's again here today, but probably will jump up next week.
Have a good week and stay safe. Sharon
Mary...so good for you to see the California family before they head home! I got a new suet feeder from WalMart with my second online/pickup order. I figured for $1.64 I wasn't going to search anymore and "splurged" on a new one. Hahaha
I drove by our district's voting center and there weren't many there. I'm guessing most of the cars were poll workers. That was a little after 10:00 am. So glad to just hear on news that a Fed Judge has ordered Post Office Supervisors MUST sweep their facility by 3:00 and make sure ANY ballots are sent to the polling place or wherever they go BEFORE the polls close. HURRAH for democracy.
Sharon...It's a beautiful day here, too, at 60 degrees. Same through the weekend, and then November returns next week.
I put my 4 chairs and two little tables from my screened back porch into the shop for the winter. I also filled my bird feeders and blew the leaves from in front of my garage back onto the lawn. I hate having them pile up in front of the garage door.
Nothing else new here. I'll be watching the election returns tonight...think I'll have a pizza and enjoy. I don't expect a final decision, and I'm hoping for a change in the Senate here and one Presidential candidate to win and the other never to be seen or heard from again. Hahahaha 😊
jane
My niece and grandniece got delayed in VA by car trouble, so I'm not sure when they'll get here. Oh, well - that can happen in cross-country trips.
I had another thought about anti-squirrel measures. In the past, I've mixed cayenne pepper with the bird seed. Squirrels don't like it, and the birds don't care. Margaret put it in the last batch of sunflower seeds she put out here yesterday. This morning I saw a squirrel jump onto the pole. As he was sliding down (Vaseline on the pole), he was able to grab the feeder and get a pawful of seed. Then I saw him take off across the yard at a pretty fast clip. I hope he was heading off to look for water. We'll see what happens next.
We had a heavy frost this morning, but it's up to 68* now.
I, too, am glad today is finally election day. I won't be watching any news until this evening, and don't really expect results until tomorrow at the earliest. I remember that the 2000 election wasn't decided for quite a while, but I'd forgotten it was a month later before "W" was declared the winner. I surely hope it doesn't take that long.
Stay well and be sure to vote, Buddies!
Thanks for the tip on cayenne pepper. That'll put some zip into the squirrels! :coolsmiley:
And you can get cayenne in a great big container.
Good morning..having trouble posting here..so this will be a trial to see if it goes through...
That post went through..so will try again...the weather has warmed up some so able to get out and walk...glad the election commercials are gone...I hope..I see where a couple of you are getting or got haircuts...Jane do you put low or high lights in your hair..or any one that wants to comment....I'm thinking It's time to just let mine be grey....I hope Shirley is feeling better...she's one tough lady...everyone stay safe...time for lunch..
Hello to all the Buddies.Not much new here at my end. I cooked Freckles food for the next 9 days. I still need to put out some chicken to thaw for our supper this evening. It is a beautiful day, not to cold at 60°. Just thought I should check in.
Marilyn....glad you checked in, and are ok after your fall?
Darlene...I've had both, but I haven't done either for probably two years now. Just looking forward to getting it cut again next Tuesday. I had to cancel one appt because of this quarantine thing.
It's BEAUTIFUL here...72 degrees! So, I dug out some sandals and walked down to town, stopped in church for a few minutes, and lit a candle for Ray. It looked from the sign on the door as if the church was closed, but a woman came out from the office (which is closed) and said I could get in to the church. They've had the main church doors locked and only one open that they can see easily from the office, I guess. It was a nice quiet time.
So far the squirrels haven't gotten to the feeder I bought with the squirrel bar that closes the feeder with his weight.
My yard man was here and sucked up all the leaves with his mower and blower and the city picked up all of those from the curb, so the yard looks nice and clean. Most of the leaves are gone from the trees now.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Thursday is here, I think. The days seem to melt into each other, and I don't know which one it is. But, it really doesn't matter, except for the day I have to put out my garbage and recycle box for the week. And that's today...and yep, it's out.
I am dressed to be seen outside as I want to get a walk in while temps are so good. And there is no wind today so hurrah for that.
How long do you think before we start seeing politicians on both sides start to work on their bid for President in 2024. Cynical me thinks it'll be a few weeks only.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Jane I know what you mean about the days melting into each other. I have not been getting enough sleep. Tuesday night I actually got to sleep about 7 hours non stop. But the rest of my nights are restless, or not sleeping but only a couple of hurs.
Two nights this week Keith has been up walking in the hall, bumping into the walls etc. Opening my door flipping on the light, when I tell him to turn it off he won't I turn it off he turns it back on. This morning at 3 am he wanted to know where I was and opened my door, I told him I was sleeping he proceed ed to come into my room and make a fuss. I get so angry when he wakes me up I yell at him and that makes it worse the he slams m y door bnd by that time my heart is racing and I know sleep is lout of the question.
I am so tired today,
My heart aches for you, Marilyn. Small suggestion ... Does your light switch turn on an overhead light? You might unscrew the bulb in the light fixture, so it won't come on with the switch. You could use a bedside lamp when YOU needed light in the room. Just an idea. It wouldn't help with his night wandering, but it could at least stop the sudden light flashes.
Nothing new happening around here. My niece is expected at Margaret's tonight, and then to come by here in the morning. Hope all that works out.
Enjoy any nice fall weather you might be having! And stay well.
Thanks for the suggestion Mary
Another bright, warm day here. I called the plumbers this morning. My kitchen sink is backed up and bathroom one very slow to drain. There's a big clog somewhere that Drano can't fix. It's probably tree roots again.
I hope the election counting is over soon. We have a lot of healing to do in this country.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
[Good morning Buddies..Jane seems always something.,I turned my kitchen light on this morning..and just like that.light over stove flashed and there went my electricity for my kitchen..so called my son.....with a help message and he came fixed my problem..tripped a breaker and had to chang bulbs....Marlyin hope you can figure out something for your problem..Mary enjoy your time with your neice/size]hi to Sharon Jeanne and any I left out...stay safe
I would just like to get all the election stuff decided and off the TV and normal scheduling resumed.
Mary, that was a good suggestion for Marilyn on the lights. Could you also put a lock on the door or would he pound on it and wake you up anyway? Enjoy your niece if she gets there as planned.
Darlene, glad you're back to walking and decent weather.
Jane, you too. They mowed and blowed our yard today so it looks a lot better too. Hope you got all your pipes cleared of clogs.
John played bridge at the clubhouse this AM, normal contract, and then will play online duplicate this afternoon. Way too much bridge for me.
Wed, I got my hair cut and we ate Italian at the main bldg. Yesterday, the gal across the street that I've gotten to know came over and asked me if I would like to go with her to a Bible Study group. We watch a video in the main bldg and then some of us discuss and read and answer questions on the lesson before the next lesson. I was glad to join her.
Today, my cleaning girl is supposed to come but hasn't shown up. I'll be really ticked if she doesn't.
We lost one of our SS members this week, so I sent a card to her daughter who was also a member. I also made out a card for my niece whose birthday is on TG. Not time to mail it, but wanted to have it ready. Brian's birthday (52) is tomorrow and Traecy's is the 18th. October & November are big birthday months for me. Also March.
No other news here. Lots of pain, but no Covid. Temp 97.1 this AM.
Hi to everyone. Stay safe. Sharon
The plumber was here yesterday and said not tree roots, just clogs. So he got the cleared in both sinks, so all is good!
Kathy and I ordered Chinese last night and I brought it back to my house. It was a nice change.
Today they were going up to an area where the Amish live and to a store there that has lots of jams, preserves, etc. But, he called me this morning to say they had to cancel...he didn't feel good. He said he thought a cold, but had a fever. One of the "coffee guys" who meet every week day morning, came in Friday, said he didn't feel good, and had gone up for a covid test! WHY WOULD HE CONTINUE ON TO COFFEE WITH THE OTHER OLD MEN? Anyway, they called him and told him he was positive! THAT'S why this virus is out of control!
At last, the election has been called!
Stay healthy,
Jane
HOORAY!!!
I do have a lock on my befroom door, but he would just keep knocking and talking about why is this door locked. I do lock it sometimes anyway. I am waiting for his middle son to arrive, I think he may have made reservations someplace to stay over]night.
Marilyn...glad one of the sons is coming and will help you.
Mary...HURRAH...I agree! And celebrations, not violence in the streets!
Another nice day on tap and then rain and cold descend upon us. ::)
Stay healthy!
My body still isn't adjusted to new time! So, I'm now awake at 5:30 am...toooooo early!
I did a short walk before winds increase today. Now I'm in for the day.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
No posts in a couple of days. I hope we're all just recuperating from the election, and that nobody is sick from the virus. I hope the news about their developing a vaccine turns out to be valid.
Hang in there, Buddies!
Mary...I think you're right...we're all exhausted from the election and from the virus.
I'm a Dr. Fauci fan and he says maybe by next spring the vaccine will be available. I'm guessing health care personnel will get it first.
Our numbers in the state jumped by 5,000 overnight!
Stay safe and let us know you're ok, if nothing else. All our lives are boring, I think.
Jane
Hello every Buddy; My son Gilbert now wants me and Keith to move to Califor nia, he even sent me the name and phone number of his realtor. I told Keith we are moving and he doesn't like that idea. But I have to think of my own health and who is going to take care of me. Sonja has experience dealing with mentally handicapped and one of jer jpbs is through the In Home Supportive Service office. She and Gilbert would take care of both of us. He has a full time job but he sure wants me there ASAP. Probable won't be until spring. but the realtor has already sent me the links to two places and I like both of them.
You'll be a busy lady this winter, Marilyn, getting ready to move you both to California!
Don't overdo.
jane
It sounds like a good move for you, Marilyn - to have the help and support from Gilbert. Any move would be tough on Keith, but you have to do what will make it possible for you to take care of both Keith and yourself. Lots of tough stuff ahead. Hang in thee!
Good morning Buddies...Marlyin That's a good move for you I'm sure...hope it all goes well for you...seems you don't have much "stuff" unto you pack to move...Jane are you still in quarantine? My sister in law who lives in Kansas is quarantined for second time...so far no symptoms..I think the numbers are going up again here...Hi to Sharon Mary and all reading..stay safe
Darlene...nope...out of quarantine! ;D But my friends and neighbors Kathy and Gary are both sick. She went for a test yesterday (though she's angry Gary told me on the phone). He's going today. My sister in Ohio is trying to get a test per her doc's order, but they still haven't called her with a time and their 24-48 hour window is up today.
Iowa is making some national news...not for good stuff...for high numbers per population and high positivity rates!
I went out to WalMart to buy another box of disposable masks...all out. They did have pkgs of 2 per package so I grabbed a handful of those.
Thank heavens we are not getting together tomorrow night. :thumbup:
Take care and stay safe! This is going to be a long 4-5 months, but WE can do it. We've survived cancer...we can survive this!
Jane
[Jane what is the 24/48 hr window mean?/size]
CC...Her doc gave her a number to call for an appt for a covid test. The number was an answering machine which said to leave name and number and they'd call her back within 24-48 hours with an appt. That didn't happen as of late Thursday. She's at the point of thinking it's not worth it ...with then a 3 day Wait for results. She was unhappy that football players can get multiple tests, but not ordinary people.
Marilyn...did middle son ever appear?
Hope Sharon, Jeanne, Alpiner, Tome are ok.
Nothing else happening....
Stay safe and healthy!
We've been confined to our rooms again...for two weeks. A third-shift staff member in the locked Memory Unit has tested positive. We (out here) have no contact with those staff members, but it's still in the building, so out of caution, we're having meals in our rooms again, etc.
Is anybody making plans for Thanksgiving? We usually have our family get-together on the Saturday after Thanksgiving Day. It's been at Margaret's house since John died, and she's been trying to make a decision as to what to do this year. After long thought and consideration, I've decided to take myself out of the mix. It's just too many people from different locations, and with my medical history, it's just safer for me. And it means they can make decisions without having me to worry about. I hate it, but know it's the right decision.
jane, you mentioned the testing. Our Executive Director told me the other day that she is expecting to have a test soon that can be done here in our facility, with same-day results. I guess that's something that "corporate" is going to provide for all the Morning Pointe facilities. Sounds good to me - hope it happens.
Hugs to you all!! Stay safe and well.
Maryz...
...just popped in to read....it is heart-breaking how our lives have now been upturned, re, your third shift staff member, and having to be confined to ones rooms...we never ever thought this would one day be our way of life...
Yes wise as we have to consider our own medical issues...your Thanksgiving decision...
The way things are going here in UK, i feel for the very first time our Christmas will be cancelled for many, ( tv news tells us it hangs in the balance ) as we are going through our second wave, another one month lock-down......
Marilyn..
Boy oh boy, you are sure going to have
your hands full with a move to
California... but it sounds like that
would work better for you and Keith.
Best wishes with your new endeavor .
Sounds like there is going to be a lot
more people to help you.
Where in California will you be
moving to?
Keep it simple, as the old
saying goes... imho, less is better
when it comes to moving, IMHO
Sandy
Hi, Sandy and V-J!
Mary...wise choice on T'giving. I did the same thing. Patricia and Donal wanted to come down and also their son, his wife and baby. I talked to her and we agree this isn't the time. We're full with covid...and just learned Kathy has tested positive. Not a surprise. My sister in Ohio can't get a test. The oncall doc told her to try CVS...she tried...nobody in a 100 mile radius could test her, so she's given up. Some sceptics say it's overcounted. I think it's undercounted!
It's a cold, dreary, windy and wet day here...sound like November? ;D
My excitement this morning was hunting again for the remote for my heater/ac in the kitchen. FINALLY found it after I was sure I'd have to buy a new one. ;D
Watching football and will watch some feel-good Christmas movies on Hallmark movies and mysteries tonight.
Stay safe Buddies!
jane
Hi Gals, Sorry I've been AWOL for a while. We're fine, but I got involved in a Beth Moore Bible Study at the Main Bldg and it's turning out to be more work than I had thought it would be. Brian's birthday was Saturday, his wife's is the 18th. Veteran's Day was this week. They brought John a red rose with a card on it for him. I thought it was a nice thing to do, but he wasn't too impressed. He never liked the Army because he was drafted and shouldn't have been when he was practically blind in one eye, but we were to young to know how to fight it. However we are very proud of my cousin who was a Brigadier General, our AF son who was a Colonel and our grandson who was a Marine and my brother who was a Marine and Brian's son who will be commissioned next May as a 2nd LT in the AF. Not many military in John's family but lots in ours, even going back to the Revolutionary war.
In addition to all this, it was rainy and cold here due to ETA which meant I was stiff and hurting all over. I was hurting so much yesterday, I woke up at 4 AM and had to take a Tramadol, so didn't get up till 9:30.
I'm sorry Jane's neighbors are sick and that Mary is quarantined again. Millie is out of quarantine. They seem to have a handle on the virus among the staff here, at least so far. They are still taking our temps.
Marilyn, I commented on FB about your move. I think it is the best thing. Try to get a place with tile floors, so you won't have the cat urine smell. Or are you going to try t find a home for the cats? I'm sure Keith would have a fit about that. Glad the one son is coming down. It's about time. They all should have pitched in long ago. Good luck and stay safe.
Hi to everyone who has popped in. Glad you are all safe. We will not have a family TG either. It's not worth the risk. Probably not at Christmas either. Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Sharon...Sleep in as late as you like. I do when I don't have any appts and I don't have any doc or dentist until January and my haircuts are afternoon times. That's retirement for me...getting up when I feel like it. 8)
It's cold, (mid 30s), dreary, overcast and maybe rain or snow to come here, and high winds...40-50 mph! I brought two of my hanging feeders into the shop. They were swinging in the wind. The birds aren't out...winds too high, I suspect. Almost all the leaves are off the trees that lose them at this time.
Lunch is over (tomato soup) and supper is in the crock pot (shredded beef/gravy to go over noodles). There'll be enough for tomorrow, too.
I came online to check my checking account, but got detoured here. :o
Take care and stay healthy and safe, Buddies!
Last weekend we had a wonderful visit with Kyle (middle son)
Sandy we would be moving to Arcata, I am hoping to get into the manufactured home senior park there. Here we have no help except for the lady who cleans for me. I plan on oly taking 2 of the cats, ones that don't urinate except in the litter box. Keith main cat, Fritzy will have to learn to only pee in the box, he used to before the other cats came along. One of the little black kitties is a good boy I hate to have to give him to Kohl's Lotty Kare. But he and Buddy along with Sunny have to go whre they will get a good home.
Keith's boys think that memory care wold be best for Keith and they certainly don't want me to have to stay here in this house where it is so toxic to my health, it has to be sold, none of the family wants it.
Marilyn, will you be finding a memory care place for Keith when you move? It's good that you're getting some help from his sons - financial help, too?
We had a lot of wind and a few rain squalls this morning as a front came through. But the sun in out for a lovely fall day this afternoon. I've gotten my Christmas checks written, put in cards, and gotten ready for delivery. I always try to do this so I can hand-deliver them at Thanksgiving, but I don't know how that will happen this year. I've "sent" them in the weekly packet to Margaret so she can decide how to do that.
Sharon, I'm with Sue on the morning wake-up. Unless there's some specific reason to get up, I see no reason for a schedule. I'm amazed that there are some folks who live here who get up with an alarm clock.
We've gotten an e-mail from my granddaughter in Annapolis, MD. She and their four foster kids were thinking about coming to Margaret's for Thanksgiving, but found out the 3-year-old had been exposed to someone with the virus and was having to quarantine. And, of course, I was out of the mix anyway. Guess that was sort-of good timing. Hope the little one will be okay.
Have a good week, Buddies!
Marilyn...hope you can get that new home quickly.
Mary...things seem to work out as they should.
Have a safe and healthy week!
Jane
Mary yes I will be looking into memory care for Keith after we get moved. His boys aren;t helping me at all, no one is.
Marilyn...how sad for you that the three, including the MD, care so little.
My brother-in-law is in the hospital with covid. My sis called me last night as they sat in the parking lot of a hospital, awaiting his turn in the ER. Their doc had told them to go there when his oxygen fell into the 80s. It took several hours, but he was finally inside. They then had no beds available and transferred him at 7:00am this morning to a hospital in another town. The nurse told her both lungs show infection. She, of course, couldn't go in, so their only contact is by cellphone.
Jane
Good morning....we are having beautiful weather here...for a few days...I have been raking leaves...but don't think trees are through shedding..Jane sorry to hear your BIL has the virus..it seems to be everywhere...prayers for fast recovery..Marlyin..excited for you on your move..Mary...I'm like you I get up when I want to..Sharon....my extended family is getting together for a TG dinner...I probably want go...one of my sons family is coming but will not be big crowd.....Hi to everyone....praying we all stay well
jane, sorry about your brother-in-law. I hope he doesn't get too sick with it. Keep us posted.
Hi Gals. Jane, I'm so sorry to hear about your BIL. Hope he heals quickly and doesn't need tubes, etc.
I usually get up between 8:30 and 9:00 but John thinks I'm a slug a bed.He is up by 7:00 at the latest. Which is good in a way, because he takes Bunny out.
Marilyn, I think it's terrible that his sons aren't helping any, but am glad they think he needs memory care. My best wishes for an easy move and finding a memory care nearby where you plan to move. I'm glad you're down-sizing on the cats to the ones that don't pee and just use the litter box.
Mary, I guess everything works out for the best. Hope the little girl doesn't get too sick.
I've finally caught up on my Bible study. We have discussion today and video tomorrow.
Darlene, glad it's nice there. it's pretty chilly here. Most of the leaves are down, even the oak leaves which usually hang on till spring. Maybe it depends on the variety though.
They planted pansies in the flower bed in front of our villa. Glad to see that. Hope they get enough sun though.
They have stopped the 3 dining rooms and their differing menus and now are back to the main dining room. Only 20 allowed, spread out. No more plastic dishes and silver, back to china and stainless and a better menu. We thoroughly enjoyed it last night. Will go again tonight.
Have a good day everyone and stay safe. Sharon.
It's a very windy, but warmer day here, I guess. I'm not walking today.
BIL now on redemsever (or whatever the spelling is), an antibiotic, oxygen, and compression hose to prevent blood clots (apparently also part of covid). She has a number to call and a pin number to get updates on him. She's going to have her daughter, an RN, call, since she knows what to ask, etc.
Nothing else new here. I told our Friday night people I am taking a break from that. I just don't think it's safe.
jane
Sharon, Abby (3 year-old) doesn't have the virus, but has been exposed to someone with it. Hence her quarantine. Hopefully, she'll be just fine.
jane, I hope all is going well with BIL's treatment. I know you're worried.
I understand about your staying in. I'm beginning to think we all need to pretty much stay by ourselves for a while longer.
Marilyn, sorry you're not getting any help from his boys. But at least you're getting support from your boys. Do you have a time frame set up for your move?
Darlene, I hope you have a good Thanksgiving time with your family.
Happy Holiday time to all of us and our families - and good health!
Good mild Thursday morning! The landscape people are here cutting down and raking out all the weeds in my flower beds. It's in the 50s so pleasant for them to work. She said it's been their busiest year yet...and they've had to turn down a 1/2 year's worth of work. I'm glad their work is flourishing while others are not.
My neighbors and friends invited me for Thanksgiving and I declined. He's been sick with covid, though she won't say that...some sort of dark secret...for at least two weeks, and she's had it or has it as well. She's got him out walking a bit everyday and he lags behind her as she walks. Nope, not going to be there.
Iowa is even making the news for our surge. Iowa rarely makes the national news. :coolsmiley:
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Gilbert is so right about Keith's son's. They lived all their previous lives in this house and helped to accumulate all the CRAP that is here, Gilbert says they should come and help me git rid of stuff. There is so much that needs to go into the garbage even furniture that the cats have ruined. There are two antique chairs that are completely torn up by Keith damn cats.
Mary no specific time frame hopefully sometime next year.
Gilbert and Sonja are on their way to Kauai, I wish I was going too. Gilbert wants me to get a single wide but I do not want to be so claustrophobic in a single wide. I am looking at a 2-3 bedroom because no way am I going to sleep in the same bed or bedroom with Keith, I would never get any sleep. If he isn't always turning on the light he leave it on all night.
Hi Buddies......hope everyone is able to avoid the virus...numbers are climbing....Those of you reading that has a laptop computer and IPad....which one do you like the best or use the most...My desktop crashed...so wanting to either get a laptop or new IPad......thanks in advance....CC
Darlene, I use a laptop for most of my "searching" and some games. And I have a tablet (an Android, not Apple) where I play a number of games and used to take instead of my laptop when I traveled. I also have a smart phone (Android) where I have most of my books (so I always have a book with me), but otherwise use it just for communication and my calendar. Haven't used a desktop in many years. Good luck with making your decision.
CC: I haven't had a desktop for years, either. I have both a laptop and an Ipad. I think if I had to have only one, I'd go with the laptop. I think, for me, it's more versatile.
Marilyn...how nice Gilbert and Sonja can go to Hawaii. I've never been there.
My neighbor came over and helped me with the goofy electrical outlet in my garage I somehow managed to knock the casing off of. He went out and got a new one and just finished putting it on. So, that's taken care of.
My BIL had a bad yesterday afternoon...maybe a TIA...confused and words that came out didn't make sense...so an MRI and neurologist wanted a CAT scan so that, too, but nothing showed. They did increase his blood thinner into his stomach some more.
It's chilly here...50s and I need to bundle up a bit and get out for a walk, though it won't be a long one, I suspect. I'm going to change to something heavier on my legs.
I talked to my neighbor and he says he's feeling better, but still short of breath.
This morning I also got my chest freezer in the garage defrosted and a couple things tossed away and others rearranged. I tend to forget what's in there, but I took out a bowl of beef stew for supper tonight.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Beautiful Saturday morning greetings. It's in the mid 40s and no wind, so I laced on the walking shoes and got a mile in this morning. That's the best I've done in a long time. Enroute home, I called my sister and she and my BIL answered. She'd gone to Cleveland..2-2.5 hours...to be ready to get him and they were just getting home about noon, their time.
My BIL sounds good. He said the awful fatigue still hangs on. I'm glad he's home and sounded as good as he did.
Nothing exciting here...watching the Ohio State-Indiana game since Clemson-FL State was canceled right before the start...covid.
I love having my freezer cleaned out and rearranged. I know the experts say to keep it full, but I hate it that way. I can't see what all is there and can't move things around. I had to throw out the beef stew last night...in there too long and no taste. I have veg soup out for tonight. I'm also moving some stuff from freezer under my fridge out to the garage freezer so I can see things in there, too.
I think tomorrow or Monday I'll start to get out a few Christmas decorations. I have a wreath I'll put on the front door and that'll be my outside decorations. :D
I hope you're all safe and ok.
jane
Beautiful here today...finished my walk...my niece brought me a delicious plate of food plus a plate of desserts...early thanksgiving...looks sooo good..enough for another meal....not much new with me..still being a hermit...much as I can...wishing everyone a great...health weekend
Good Sunday afternoon, Buddies. It's cool but pleasant here, and after our 2 hour zoom family visit this morning, I went out and did a short walk.
I hope you're all feeling good and are staying safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals. Sorry I've skipped posting for so many days. I don't know why, just busy or tired, I guess.
Jane, I'm so glad your BIL is on his way home now and feeling better. That sounds like quite an improvement. I'm also glad you decided to skip having TG with the neighbors. I can't imagine keeping Covid secret and wanting to be around people.
We have been so blessed that no one in our family has gotten it except for John's sister and that was such a light case, it hardly counted. We're keeping our heads down. We do go to the main bldg occasionally for dinner or activities, but they are very careful. Our TG dinner is going to be delivered. We can't even have it in the dining room. I guess there are too many people to seat safely.
Lori and family (including Leyton) will call us TG afternoon for a video chat which will be fun. Otherwise, same old, same old.
Darlene, glad you can be with your family. I have both, but use the laptop almost always. But stay safe.
Marilyn, have you given up on putting Keith in memory care? If he were in there, a single wide would be a lot cheaper. They have companies that will come load up junk and cart it off.
Mary, guess you and Jane and I will have to entertain each other. Can all of you eat in the dining room?
Pretty chilly here this AM but sunny.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Monday morning sunshine here...but in the high 30s. I got up and was at WalMart by 9:00 for my big shopping and picking up prescriptions. Brought that home and put it away and back on the road north 16 miles with my stove remote to find out how to get the thermostat back. When I turned off the electricity while my neighbor worked on an electrical outlet in the garage, the thermostat seemed to disappear from my remote screen. I couldn't find the company in my phone book, so just drove up.
They gave me the "secret handshake" for how to restore it. So, I left there and drove back toward home, stopping at the locker in a town on the way home to get a bit of their hamburger for my freezer. I like to have it on hand for burgers or tacos or whatever.
Back home and took a very short walk in the crisp air. I also called my neighbors who'd left a message wondering how my BIL, whom they've met, was. I called them and he now has pneumonia and apparently in both lungs. He tells me they are out of the quarantine for covid, but I'm not so sure about that. I prefer to stay home and be extra safe.
I'm all set for a week, and wanted all of this done before the weather changes tonight into tomorrow with the famous "wintery mix" which means..."who knows what will fall from the sky!"
My sister said BIL slowly improving. Doctor will call him tomorrow for a televisit and rheumatologist at Cleveland CLinic is to call today. Hospital already called to see how he's doing.
AND there are still men walking around in WalMart without masks. :knuppel2: :knuppel2: :knuppel2:
So....please take care, stay safe and healthy! AND do drop in and let us know you're ok...even if there's nothing exciting to report. Nobody has anything exciting, but we want to know how you are.
jane
I'm still doing business at the same old stand. And I've found out we'll probably be room-confined until 5 December. I could go to Margaret's for the duration, but I have too much stuff to move with me for that length of time. It's just easier to stay here. I have plenty to do. Some of the folks here don't do anything, except activities provided, or in-and-out with family. So if that can't happen, they stay in their rooms and watch TV all day long. Anyhow, it works for me to stay put, and let others run errands for me.
Our family Thanksgiving has always been on the Saturday after - usually with an assortment of friends to go with family. That won't be happening this year. But Kate and Jean are going to be at Margaret's for the weekend. I'll see them sometime - for a window visit. And I'm going to Skype with grandson Matt and great-grandson Alden this evening. He's 7 months old and has started to crawl. Another precious baby.
jane, glad your BIL is doing okay with the virus, but pneumonia is nothing to be ignored. I agree your neighbors are to be avoided in person for the immediate future. Definitely strange behavior. Our temps are currently seasonable - from the 60s for highs to the 30s for lows, but lots of sunshine - at least today.
Sharon, glad the move to the new place is working well for you. It seems to have come with good timing vis-a-vis the Covid issue. All our meals are being delivered - most are pretty good. But there are usually some clinkers away. We do have microwaves and small refrigerators, so there can be a minimum of storage and reheating possibilities.
I'm sure the rest of y'all are checking in from time to time. Do write sometimes - even though our lives seem to be very monotonous right now.
Stay well, Buddies!
Same place here, too, Mary, but with SNOW on the ground. It fell overnight and was supposed to disappear with the rain this afternoon. Well, we've got the drippy, drizzly stuff, but we also still have snow on the roofs and yards. Roads are just wet, naturally.
I'm glad I did my errands yesterday. It's gloomy, wet, and cold.
I've texted with both parts of the family...sister says BIL looking and feeling better and he did his conference online meeting with work people (He's still working for them on contract). Also texted with Wisconsin family...and they're cold and gloomy, too.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals. Nothing really changed here. We had eye appts yesterday and John's are still stable and mine haven't changed either. Today, I've been fussing with the scanner to scan a bridge card to one of John's partners. Finally got it done. Hope she can read it. I took a picture with the cell and when the texting didn't work, I emailed it and she got it.
It's chilly here (in the 6o's) but sunny. Lots of leaves. I had to buy a broom last week to sweep our porch, sidewalk, and balcony. They blow the leaves occasionally, but they are still on the ground and the balcony and falling off the trees.
We're going over to the main dining room at 5:30. I think it will be the only day this week. John went to the grocery this AM.
No other news from us. Mary, I', so jealous of your seeing your little grandson so often, even if you can't play with him. Still beats his being in Minneapolis or Indianapolis!!
Jane, it sounds like you are still staying busy with your freezers, etc.
We have a freezer the size of a microwave! And the fridge under it is about 4-5 ft high. But it really is enough for us since we get meals delivered or at the main dining room except for breakfast and lunch..
I'm glad everyone is staying healthy. We seldom go out except for drs or John to the grocery.
Stay safe everyone and have a blessed, healthy thanksgiving. Sharon
I got some good news today. I asked the Exec Director if I could possibly sit and talk to my girls outside, and she told me that I could actually go to Margaret's house for the day!!!! I'll have to be tested when I return, which they can do here with quick results, and then stay in my room for two weeks. But we were having meals in our rooms for those two weeks anyway. I'm sure I'll get to see that great-grandbaby, too. :smitten: We certainly won't have the full house that is usually there, but it'll be good to see 3 of my 4 girls in person anyway - masks and all.
jane, I think it's your weather front that is coming through here tonight and tomorrow. At least we won't have snow - just wind and rain.
Sharon, your fridge is bigger than mine, even if not a good size. Mine is the under-counter/dorm size.
Happy, safe, healthy Thanksgiving, Buddies!
Good morning, Buddies!
Fog, drizzle, cold (30s) here...so I'll be inside.
Mary...hurrah for seeing the girls and baby!
Sharon... stay safe...good news on eyes.
I think I'll take out some ham for tomorrow.
Stay safe, all!
Jane
I should just put giant ditto marks here....same as my post above.....30s, gloomy, raining and I'm inside!
Maybe I'll root around in the basement and find a few Christmas decorations....or maybe not. :uglystupid2: :2funny:
Jane
Ditto marks here, too! We're SOOOOO exciting!
Just a quick hello and to wish everyone a Safe happy healthy Thanksgiving...and..family time...when possible....I have my small tree up and have decorated my mantle a little....take care ......
Happy Thanksgiving!
HAPPY TIME WITH (or without) FAMILY!
Good Morning, Mary and turkey stuffed Buddies!
I ate supper via FaceTime with Wisc family...we visited for two hours, the 3 of us.
Also had FaceTime with Sister...who had cooked for the two of them. Everyone in both family groups stayed safe with just those who live in their houses.
Cold here today, but I'll be inside with football.
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
Hope everybody had a good day yesterday - however you spent it. Definitely nothing exciting around here - which is a good thing.
I was checking on the procedure for leaving here for the day - and it turns out I don't have to do anything special. Since I'm not going to be gone more than 48 hours and just going to Margaret's, I don't have to have a test when I get back, and don't even have to quarantine more than usual.
So I'll just have to behave while I'm gone. Except for probably eating too much. Thanksgiving usuals are about my most favorite foods, especially the stuffing and cranberry relish (not the canned stuff) and the raw vegetables for salads.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Hi Gals! And HAPPY BELATED THANKSGIVING. I DIDN'T GET IN TO WISH IT TO YOU, BUT YOU KNOW THE WISHES WERE IN MY HEART!
Our meal was delivered from the main dining room in styrofoam as usual, so I took it out of that and put it on nice dishes with matching goblets and wine and a nice centerpiece. So we felt like we had a holiday meal. The girls each video called and we had nice chats. Brian didn't call, but I expect that was because his boys were home from college and he was smoking the turkey. He'll probably call later. We talked to both of John's sisters too.
We donated our larger Christmas tree when we moved, so bought a 4.5' one that John has put up in front of half of of the sliding glass doors to the balcony. We haven't decorated it yet though. I have decorated our table and put out the creche which is always the first thing I do. There are still several things to put out and find, among them a pine drape for the fireplace and some Christmas candles. We gave so much away, I really don't know what we still have! We did hang the outside door wreath and it looks nice.
My cleaning girl came today and did what I couldn't do. Yesterday, I did do all the tile mopping, cleaning the vanities and toilets. She finished the rest and stripped the bed and made it. It's in the washer now.
That pretty much brings me up to date. Jane, I like that you video chatted with your family. Mary enjoy your time with Margaret and Jean.
Darlene, glad that you were with family for the holiday. For one alone, I'm sure it makes a big difference.
Have a nice weekend everyone and stay safe. Sharon
Oh Wow...a nice new colorful site this morning..this Micheal...we are getting rain today...so much needed...had nice Thanksgiving..now Christmas not far off.....hope everyone is doing well and able to avoid the virus or the flu...have great weekend
Well...supposed to have been...THANKS...Micheal
I agree, Darlene...nice uplift for these days. You can also thank Michael where he announced this...
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=844.0
Bright and sunny here, in 40s. Tomorrow to be cold and windy, so I need to get out and walk while it's nice.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
I'm trying not to cry . One of our sons sent me a Christmas wreath . I know he meant well & wanted to share the season with me but it reminds me of what I am missing . My husband doesn't want a tree in the house . He has been like this since we met . This time of the year is very hard on me . Son was trying to do some thing nice for me & to bring a little cheer . But it hasn't . I thanked him but didn't let him know how I really feel .
Alpiner...I'm sorry your husband's attitude/belief makes the season hard for you. I think this happened last year, too, as I recall.
Is there somewhere you can put the wreath for you? For me, it's a winter decoration that stays up in the cold and snow here.
I did a short walk outside where it's chilly and windy. Also filled up one little feeder the cardinals like. They are so pretty!
A woman I taught with (as well as her husband and whose daughter I had as a student) died Thanksgiving night of covid and pneumonia.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
[/lol....Mary and Jane...I laughed at your ditto marks....that's me too...and now that the holiday was in middle of week...be mixed up on what day it is.....life's a rerun.......yes Sharon enjoy my family sooo much.....Alpiner..hope you figure out a way to hang at least a wreath for holidays....I'm lazy today...so will continue my day.......be safe...well...and happysize]
Yes , it happens every year . I had the wreath hung on the front door . Son really goes all out for Christmas & decorates the outside of their home with lights & decorations . He also decorates for Halloween & usually has hundreds of trick or treaters stop by .
alpiner, sorry you and your husband haven't found a compromise about Xmas. I agree with the others - a wreath mainly just signifies winter-time - only Xmas by putting decorations on it.
jane, how did the squirrel baffle work on your bird feeders? Margaret's been putting cayenne pepper on my feed (sunflower seeds), and the squirrels have left it alone.
Sharon, glad you got to talk to your family. Do you Skype or just talk on the regular phone.
Darlene, and you got to do some virtual visiting, too.
It was great seeing Kate and Jean "in person", and of course, getting to hold and laugh with Henry. We were all good - stayed masked and relatively distanced. And, of course, the food was very good!
Dark and rainy today, and supposed to turn very cold tomorrow.
Stay well, Buddies!
Alpiner...glad you can put the wreath on the front door. I have one on my front door, too. We used to put out garland, etc., but with Ray gone, I just don't do it. I do have some little snowmen and a village and wreaths for inside and a little, bitty tree we took to Texas. I have a larger tree, but again, not in the mood this Christmas either for that.
It's quite cold here...into low 20s last night and a brisk north wind, so my walk was mainly for a bit of fresh, crisp air...and didn't last long.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
The temperature has gone down all day today - from 38 this morning to 33 now (3 pm). And it's been snowing all afternoon - some sticking on the grass and rooftops, but nothing on pavement. Brrr. Crazy Tennessee weather!
We do send holiday cards with gift cards or checks to our children , grandchildren & great grandchildren . Here is a picture of the wreath .
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Very pretty, alpiner. And I LOVE your front door and glass.
Quote from: alpiner1 on November 30, 2020, 07:42:46 PMWe do send holiday cards with gift cards or checks to our children , grandchildren & great grandchildren . Here is a picture of the wreath .
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The door & glass are 46 years old !
Beautiful wreath, Alpiner. Looks marvelous on that gorgeous door.
I started this yesterday afternoon and got interrupted, so didn't finish. Alpine, your wreath is lovely and I'm so sorry that your husband just won't agree to Christmas decorations. Nice of your son to think of you.
We have our small tree, our creche and our wreath up and John picked up some tinsel for the mantel today. So we are set.
I still need to finish the Christmas letters though, so everyone knows our new address, etc.
Jane, sometimes we call and sometimes we skype. TG we skyped. Brian called on Sunday. As I had supposed, he was busy with the boys and smoking the turkey on TG.
It is 46 here which is pretty cold for us and there was to be snow in the mtns.
It's pretty much same old, same old here. I have 3 doctor's appts this week plus Bible study, so don't know when I'll post again.
Stay safe, everyone. Sharon
We had about 2" of snow this morning - but just on the grass and roofs - none on the pavement. It was very pretty, but didn't seem to keep folks from getting to work. The sun came out, and it got warm enough (35*) for melting to start about 11 a.m., and it was almost all gone within an hour. Such is snow in the midSouth. This is early, though.
We're slowly coming out of our quarantine. We're told we can walk in the halls, with masks of course, but not sit together in the common areas to talk. Baby steps!
Stay well and warm, Buddies!
Its a warm 76F , I went outside wearing a sweat shirt & came in & took it off ! We are suppose to have strong winds & its fire season !! Every thing is so dry , hope we get through this year with no more fires !
A quick drop in to say hello. I think you ladies will enjoy this:
https://apple.news/ApReMfGMBQzWSJa8_zT9zwA
Happy Holidays
Thanks, Diglady! Love the collars.
Alpiner...you son has great taste in wreaths. I'm glad your husband agrees to Christmas gift cards, etc. for children and grands, etc.
I live so far from my sister and her children and grands that I give them $$ to use as they see fit. The Wisc family agreed not to exchange gifts anymore. We share zoom calls and that's all I need.
No snow here, but it was bloody cold this morning...14! I did get out for a haircut and a trip to WalMart for groceries and some other items I needed.
Take care and stay safe and healthy!
jane
Definitely December here in the upper midwest. 14 again this morning and all the way up to 22 now. Brrrr...
I finished my holiday decorations, such as they are. Put out my little Christmas village and so the holiday decorating is done. Pretty downsized, but this is the best I can do this year.
I do need to make a run to town for a Christmas gift for Kathy. She's very difficult to buy for.
Have a safe and healthy day!
jane
It was 16* when I got up this morning, and now up to 44*! But almost all the snow from yesterday is gone - and the sun is bright. I don't decorate for Xmas any more - haven't in years. But I still enjoy looking.
We're still working on "coming out" of our lockdown. Still getting meals served in our rooms, but are encouraged to mask up and walk in the halls. At least this means that I can get my own coffee thermos-cup filled and my own mail.
I'm wondering when - or if - we'll be getting a vaccine here. Wonder if they'll make it mandatory for the residents. I'll definitely take the shot if it's offered.
Happy Decorating to those who do!
Our granddaughter took herself to the ER a few days ago , she had an anxiety attack with chest & back pain . She was given some thing intervenously & was given a mediation to take . Her husband is in another state working & they will all be moving there soon hopefully . She is home with their 2 children who are autistic . Mean while her husband is living with his dad & step mother & step mother is at home on hospice . So much stress for both of them ! She is going to the dr. this morning because she thinks her blood pressure has gotten higher . Mean while she is also packing . The stress never seems to stop for her !
Alpiner...it sounds as if your grandaughter is about up to her neck in stress...and her husband, too. I hope things even out for them soon.
Mary...it's good to be able to get out and walk about, even if just to get your coffee and mail!
I, too, had an attack of cabin fever this morning, so went down to look for a special candle for Kathy and found one that will work...she likes the coffee flavored ones for her kitchen and then I stopped in a pub for lunch. Only two fellows there, so had my lunch and brought half home...crispy chicken salad I've been hungry for. Then took myself out to a place called Real Deals...a franchise of all sorts of items...and was given a 20% discount on an item, so bought myself a "winter" mask...buffalo check I think it's called...red and black checks and a bit heavier than my other masks.
Also made a stop at the liquor store to get some wine if we decide to do "desserts" again on Friday night. Gary brings his own red wine since that doesn't last after opened, and I buy Chardonnay for Kathy and a sweet wine for Kay and John.
So, also tried a short walk and it was very short...knees, hips and fingers just too achy today...so back home.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Just stopping in to say a quick hello to every buddy. I put my little tree up and decorated our dining room table. Still thinking hard an trying to get things together that will go with us to ca. Also trying to figure out how to get rid of all the accumulation of Keith hoarded things. He knows we are moving, still doesn't want to go to stay bur just to visit. Well he is going!!!> to stay. Or he will go into memory care here, he doesn't want that. He would never see me again at least that is what I told him.
When we were at Jo's for TG, Keith swears that there were 3 or 4 other guys there who spoke with a lisp. Not So. Just the 5 of us were there.
Life must be so exciting that nobody posted here at all yesterday. My excitement today is supposed to be a visit with the podiatrist to get my toenails trimmed. Wow!! Wish I could get out to get a real pedicure, but...
Marilyn, it sounds like you've gotten to the point with Keith that you just need to agree with him, but go ahead and do what you want o what's necessary. He won't remember, and it forestalls arguments. I remember when we went to the Alz. Support Group, we all talked about how it was necessary to learn how to lie. Just to say something will be one way, and then do what needs to be done anyway. My heart goes out to you.
alpiner, I hope those new fires aren't anywhere near you. I know they're in southern CA this time. Scary stuff.
It's warmed up some here (44 this morning, instead of yesterday's 22), and just some rain. I think we're supposed to start having meals in the dining room again tomorrow. That'll be nice - and get some exercise walking for me.
Happy Friday to all the Buddies!
Hello Buddies. All is well here on the Oregon Coast, Sypposed to get up to a big 61° today. Well Hallelujah for the higher temps. ;D
Yes Mary Keith is getting to that point. I wish our Alz group would get started again. I really miss that group.
Marilyn...I think Mary's advice is wise...say whatever you have to to keep him calm. He doesn't remember anyway and it keeps him from upsetting you, too.
Nice day here, too. I need to get out and walk, but not in a rush to do it. :idiot2:
I'd marked on my calendar that the school baseball team was doing a fundraiser of taking in beverage cans for redemption. [Here we pay 5¢ a can. You can take them back to a redemption center to get your money back, but it's been closed because of the virus and some management problems. So, they pile up for people who drink a lot of beer, soda/pop, etc. I just had one garbage bag, but I'm tired of it in my garage, so wanted to get it to them. ] I forgot until 5 minutes after they'd supposedly closed. It was only open from 10-11 AM, but I went over and they were still loading huge bags into a livestock trailer. Glad to be rid of those and to a good cause.
This morning I finished canceling some things that have been annoying me. :knuppel2: I'd subscribed to the Washington Post digital last year for $50.00 a year. Soon after they offered it for $29.00 a year and have for most of this year. I canceled it and they won't renew it in Feb. Then I tried to find my New York Times account and no luck...only places to sign up. Finally got a chat guy and got that canceled as of January. :knuppel2:
Nothing else exciting here, Buddies. As Mary said, I hope Alpiner is safe from those awful fires in S. Calif.
Take care and stay safe and healthy, Buddies,
jane
Hi Buddies....I didn't walk today..kinda damp and cool...so putting out a few more decorations....the virus count is high in the town I have to shop in....so trying to be extra careful...but just have to get out some..Jane I agree with you and Mary's advice to Marlyin....hopefully when they get moved...it will be easier to cope..Sharon hope things are good with you ....haven't seen Jeanne post lately...hope all is well.....take care yall
Well, we were "out" for four meals - and now back in two-week room quarantine again. Oh, well...
Mary...what happened?
Jane
jane, I don't know. It was so sudden, I guess that somebody in the building must have gotten Covid19, but the RAs usually won't tell. I'll keep trying to find out, though. Usually I can get enough hints to find out (nosy person that I am).
Addendum: The morning gals were just in, and I asked. A "worker" has Covid, and that's why the quick lockdown.
Hi Gals. Sorry for my absence. Just busy. I finally got my printer to speak to my computer or vice versa today, so I have my Christmas letter printed out, but now, I can't get my mini computer to work with my labels on it. It's ready to donate. I tried to figure out how to set up a label sheet on Word, but it just wanted to repeat what I put in the first box. Grrr. I finally sent Lori an email and asked for help. She does that stuff all the time.
John went out to get a haircut and see if the computer guys we used before could tell him how to fix his bridge program. They couldn't, but did say they would remotely ck out my printer problem & fixed it in 5 mins. John also stopped at Lowes and picked up a poinsettia for me.
Marilyn, I agree with all the others. Agree with Keith and then do what needs to be done.
Mary, you have sure had a lot of Covid problems on the staff. I'm glad you're getting out for coffee and mail at least. Ugh SNOW!
Cold here--down to freezing, but snow only in the mtns. Lots of rain.
Jane, I'm glad you are still out walking some. I skipped our lake walk this week. The Osteo Arthritis is really spreading in my body and getting more painful. My hands and toes are affected now too.
Alpiner, it must be almost as hard on you must worrying about your daughter and son's family. Sending prayers.
Have a good week and stay safe. Sharon
Cold, dreary, and generally gloomy here. I put in an order to WalMart this morning and chose 5-6 pm for pickup today. I can also get curbside prescription pickup too. Win-Win.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies,
Jane
Morning, Buddies!
I learned there's much activity at the 5-6 pm WalMart pickup, and that I don't like driving in the dark. 😜
So, I'll plan better for next order. :2funny:
I need to go to FarmFleet for some bird seed, but that'll be daytime.
Nothing more exciting here. ;D
Stay safe,
Jane
jane, I tried that 4-5 pm time, too. Obviously that's when folks stop on their way home from work. Like you, I only did it once. And I quit driving after dark (morning and night) long before I quit driving completely.
Sharon, we're locked down again, so somebody will have to bring me coffee with my meals. It's okay - they bring enough to last me through the day, and I have a microwave for reheating. :thumbup:
I wonder when we'll wind up getting the vaccine. I know our state is on the list for getting some as soon as it is released, but don't know what that means for facilities like ours. We shall see..
Mary...I think the new Medical staff will be working to get it out, but I suppose working with all the governors, etc. can be a strain, based on the current Administration's refusal to coordinate with or admit the new admin that's coming in. :uglystupid2:
I do think the health care people and first responders, etc. should be first, and then the "civilians, as I think of us.
I hope Jeanne and Darlene and Alpiner and Marilyn let us know they're all ok.
Take care and stay safe!
jane
Hi friends.....sorry I've not posted...we are having summer temps this week.. so been outside a lot..I'm sure a cold front is on it's way...my brother...older than me had to go to the ER a week ago...his pulse dropped to 30...no other symptoms..but my niece had to drive him to the closes facility which took an hour....I ask her how she kept him from passing out..she said her and my sister in law..just kept him talking...they made it ok..put in pacemaker...was in hospital 3 days...is home now..very weak but feeling better..had us worried..Mary sorry u are under quarantine again...stay safe..Hi Sharon...and Marlyin...haven't seen a post from Jeanne lately....we are not planning a big Christmas....mabey 3 or 4 at a time....Take care yall
Glad your brother is doing well now, Darlene. That was scary for all. I hope his pacemaker works as well as mine does. It's still cold here - not like jane in Iowa, but definitely December-like.
Hugs to all!
I've got to start coming in more often. I have trouble remembering what people say when I catch up. Anyway, we're fine and I've seen a couple posts from Jeanne on FB, so presume she's okay.
I had Bible Study here yesterday. Fortunately, the cleaning girl came first. Today, I go over for the BS video that we will discuss next week.
The kids are all okay. Lori is interviewing for a new internal job. Needs 7 interviews and has had 3. I'm so glad I never worked corporate jobs.
Marilyn, glad things are ok for now for you.
Mary, that's a mess not getting to go to the dining hall or walk and get your coffee. We don't go to the dining hall daily, but it's nice to be able to when we want.
Jane, you've really had cold weather. Ours has been down to freezing overnight and up to 50 or so daytime, but supposed to rise to 60's this weekend. We've had rain too, so my arthritis has been screaming! I know you have rheumatoid and lots of pain too, but apparently not in the back and knees which prevent walking much.I've found Tylenol helps as much as anything. But I still hurt.
Darlene, I'm glad you will be able to see small groups for Christmas.We will be alone and just Skype.
Alpiner, hope things are better with your kids.
Stay safe everyone, Sharon
Hello every Buddy. I have been thinking hard about what to get rid of by just giving things away. I am not one who participates in yard or garage sales. I am seriously trying to clean up the sofa and chair in the family room so we can at least take it with us, It is great shape as it is never used, but the cat pee will predicate wether or not it goes. If I can get the smell out then it will, if not it goes i a dum pster with the other furniture.
My stuff is no priblem there isn't very much of that left. y treasures fro m my china cabinet have never been unpacked here since my china cabinet has been i nthe garage for 12 tyears. n ot taking it with me. So far all I have done is collect empty boxes. I think I will donate moset of my yarn and only keep full skeins of those I like and think I will use.
This hasn;t been a good day for me.I couldn't get keith to get out of bed to shower un til 9:50. He has been sleeping in his clothes and smells so bad I have to hold my breath to put the clothes in the washer immediately after he takes them off. The smell gags me. It is so hard to get him to showser once a week and I try to get him to shower at least twice a week. I have to threaten to leave him home on friday night and not take him to dinner unless he showers.
h Well enough of my rant for not. excuesxe all the typos I started to edit and almost lost the whole thing.
Weather has had me being a slug. Like Sharon, it makes this body hurt at every joint. So, today the only thing that got accomplished was cleaning my oven. I only had to press one button! ;D
We went for supper tonight and very few in the restaurant. I had a pizza and have plenty I brought home for tomorrow. Gary drove us through the "light show" at the fairgrounds. It's new this year. Holiday lights and some @nimation sponsored by various businesses. It was nice.
It rained most of the day, but turned to snow about the time we went into the restaurant...5:30 or so. That's to continue through Sat.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
It's just a gray, drizzly day here today, but not too cold ... so far. Next week, we're supposed to have highs in the 40s and lows around 30 every day. Oh, well - it IS December. ;)
Marilyn, I'm sorry you can't get some help with Keith. We can't help in person, but can at least listen. And we're glad we can do that for you.
Sharon, sorry the weather is doing such a number on your joints (and jane's). I have osteoarthritis pretty much all over, but the weather doesn't seem to effect me that much. Just lucky I guess.
Darlene, enjoy your family visits - even if they're smaller than usual. I don't know what we'll be doing.
I've been told the residents here could be getting our first vaccine shots by the end of the year. I hope that's the case.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Let it snow, let it snow! Yes, we have beautiful white stuff over everything, but roads are clearing. My neighbor girl has cleared my walks and driveway, so, while I'm not going anywhere, the city will be happy!
Three of us went out last night and we were the only ones in the dining room we were in for most of our time there. I ordered a pizza, so I have plenty left over for today! ;)
Mary...hope you @nd Sharon can get shot soon....tee hee...you know I mean the vaccine!
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
We're to find out Monday what the vaccine plans are for us, but I think it should be soon. I'm sure they will start with nursing, alzheimers, assisted care and finally us in independent care. But we will still be in the group after the health care supporters. I will feel so much safer when we get that 2nd shot.
Yesterday, I went to UPS and had them print out all the letters because it takes so many cartridges. While they did that, I went over to Walgreens and did a little shopping. There was hardly anyone there. When I finished there & went back to UPS, they had just finished the printing. John and I divided the addressing of envelopes last night and he folded the letters. Today, I stuff and wrote a couple lines on most of them. However, we still have a major problem, Nov 20, I ordered all my Xmas stamps plus some regulars on line. I still haven't received them! Can't cancel the order, so will have to take them and keep till next year whenever they get here. In the meantime, we will have to go to the PO and buy them, put them on the envelopes and mail them while we're there! What a hassle.
I need to get busy and do the laundry, but have been working on the Christmas letters all morning. I emailed our letter to all our church friends.
The weather here is in the 60's and sunny. John's going to take Bunny for a long walkie, but unless the Tramadol I just took works, I won't go, and I know I should.
Marilyn, I don't envy you the job you have ahead of you It nearly killed me sorting everything out. And I had help.
Jane, too bad we don't live nearby and could commiserate with each other! The pizza and light show sounded nice.
Mary, I can't believe you have so much arthritis and no pain to speak of. Hope they are getting your unit cleaned out now.
Darlene, I would love to be outside doing something in the yard, but unfortunately can't. Good idea on the small groups for Christmas.That is what my sil and nieces and nephews are doing. My sil will be 90 Feb 15, but they all decided it was too risky to have a party for her which is a shame. Maybe later in the year they will have it and I will be able to fly down for it. They all are special to me, and hopefully, I could work in a trip down to Mel's new house in FL. It's possible, she would drive up for the party. She lives north of Tampa about an hour and my sil and family live in Tallahassee.
No other news here. Stay safe. Sharon
They ran in-house COVID tests here this evening. I was negative! Didn't hear of any positives in the building (keeping fingers crossed).
HURRAH for Mary....NEGATIVE!! That's good news for you and your neighbors.
Nothing much going on here. I did a FaceTime last night with Wisc family who were visiting son and dil and grandboy.
She'd gone in to stay with him while parents had to go back to work, so "grandpa" joined them and they stayed overnight. Baby seemed fascinated by the facetime and kept trying to touch my face. They're talking about doing another one on Christmas Eve...but Zoom since everyone will be in their own spaces.
It's in the 20s, so pretty chilly...snow sticking around, obviously. It's really pretty and feels like winter now.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
Nothing much new here. My electric cook-top went POOF with a burst of flame this morning. So I cooked the bacon in the air fryer and the eggs in the microwave. I am getting ready to start packing up , I found a place I want in CA. a double wide, 3 bdr, 32 ath with a new roof, vinyl windows and new carpet all done within the last 3 yrs. Also the plumbing has been replaced with copper/. They've already come down 5K to 84.5K.Maybe I can get them down to 80K. I will look at it wile I am in CA for Christmas. Going down oin the 23 returning here on the 27.
Nothing much happening here. My laundry is finished and folded and I have to go cook supper as this is Sunday. I skipped the long walkie with J & B. My cards are all ready to go except for the stamps.
Hurrah, Mary, for a Negative test. A friend of John's sister passed away from Covid a week ago and he was in his 60's. Was like an uncle to the kids (grown of course) and his sister lost her husband 2 yrs ago, so not happy out there in AZ. He got it from visiting his mom in a nursing home. We're so lucky to still be healthy.
Jane, I don't envy your snow.
Darlene, I forgot to mention your brother. I hope he is still doing well.
Marilyn, hang in there. You just posted after I did. I hope the double-wide is what you want and that you can negotiate the price. Crossed fingers!
Everyone stay safe. Sharon
Marilyn...that place sounds perfect for you. I hope you can get the price where you need it to be.
Sharon...I actually like the snow. It's so pretty and the crisp cool air kills a lot of "bugs" as you know from living in IN. The roads are clear as are the sidewalks in this neighborhood.
I put in a grocery order last night and picked it up this morning. What a wonderful way to shop. I keep a list all week and when I have $35.00 (the minimum here) I send it off and pick my pickup time.
I then took a drive on the highway as I hadn't driven this one car very much. I want to keep the battery charged and keep it in good running order, too.
Nothing else exciting here.
I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!
jane
The scams have already started re the vaccine. Remember
1. You likely will not need to pay anything out of pocket to get the vaccine during this public health emergency.
2. You cannot pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine.
3. You cannot pay to get early access to the vaccine.
4. No one from Medicare or the Health Department will contact you.
5. No one from a vaccine distribution site or health care payer, like a private insurance company, will call you asking for your Social Security number, your credit card, or bank account information to sign you up to get the vaccine.
6. Beware of providers offering other products, treatments, or medicines to prevent the virus.
7. Check with your health care provider before paying for or receiving any COVID-19-related treatment.
8. If you get a call, text, email — or even someone knocking on your door — claiming they can get you early access to the vaccine, STOP. That's a scam.
Thanks for the reminders, patricia.
THANKS, Patricia. The scam lowlifes have NO conscience. I don't expect to be eligible until late spring at the earliest. And I'll only get it at our local hospital/clinic or one of the pharmacies where I know the pharmacists.
It's another chilly morning here...mid 20s and snow lingering on. I'm expecting a UPS delivery today.
I think I'll be at least an 80% hermit, even when the virus is less rampant. I like ordering online and either going to pick up groceries or having stuff delivered to my door. LAZY is my name!!
Nothing else going on here. Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
It turns out in our round of testing last Saturday, there were two positives in the building - one staff and one resident. So we're still in room quarantine until the 26th. But we've been told we can leave for a day to spend with family (and the mandatory test and two-weeks afterward). I probably won't be going anywhere. Margaret's son (Matt)/DIL/new great-grandson won't be coming, otherwise, I'd be there for sure. We've talked about it and decided that I'll just "play it safe" and stay isolated until after I get a vaccine.
Just had a fun visit - a group of preschoolers at my window - singing Jingle Bells and We Wish You... and blowing kisses. So sweet!
I know it's nothing exciting, but I'm so glad we're all staying in. And Marilyn, I know you have to be out and about, but be VERY careful!
Mary...glad your girls and their families are staying safe. I'm going to miss the little ones, but I'm also sort of glad I don't have the 750 mile trip in the cold and snow. I've gotten pretty picky about when I drive and where as the years go by. :thumbup:
It's another low 20s morning here and I have only been out to get some early morning FedEx/UPS packages on my porch. I decided to finish with the stove and took everything out of the bottom drawer there...and took things I don't use much to the basement cabinets where I have those excess kitchen "things." I cleaned it out good, so that's all nice and "uncrumbly".
I also did some rearranging in my cupboard. I had glasses there I don't use, so moved those to basement, too, for Goodwill giving and made room for some more cups I ordered that I really like.
Take care and stay healthy!
jane
I thought I posted this morning but it must not have made it here .
Yesterday was a nightmare !! The power company notified us the power would be off from 8:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. while a pole was being replaced . So we loaded up hubby's truck with bottles & vans to take to be recycled . Afterward we took the truck to be smogged (emission testing) as required by law . Hubby turned of the truck while getting paper work taken care of & it wouldn't start . We called AAA & a tow truck took the truck to the dealer to be checked . The fuel pump head gone out . AAA called a car rental for a shuttle & we rented a car . We went through a drive through for lunch , then drove home to see if the electric company was still blocking our road . They never came !! So I took my car out of the garage & followed hubby to return the rental car . This afternoon the truck is still in the shop & will probably be ready tomorrow .
Yuck, alpiner! Cars can be such a pain. And don't you hate it when folks don't come when they say they will. I hope all goes better soon.
Nothing new around here. Sue (our oldest in SC) has told me that she is scheduled to get her vaccination on Friday. She works in an internal medicine office with several doctors, and I guess they just got picked. She's really happy about it. (Me, too!)
Today was a yucky, cold, rainy (almost snowy) day - temps in the low 40s. I'm just glad I didn't have to be out in it.
Stay warm and healthy, Buddies!
I come check on you girls (as you know) and had to chuckle at your comment, Mary, that ... "Today was a yucky, cold, rainy (almost snowy) day - temps in the low 40s." WE are hoping for the 40s today after some below freezing days. Sure looks different on the other side of the coin!
I was telling a friend that lives in a Senior Retirement place in KC about your Bingo in the halls. She thought that was a very good solution to boredom of not getting to visit with REAL humans.
I am happy for everyone that can take the shots to end this nightmare. I am not even considered a candidate by the doctors because of allergic reactions (would make the vaccine look dangerous & scare people), besides, it's on my records that the 2 meds used to counteract an allergic reaction are my most dangerous ones. Any of you can understand, if you've gone through open heart surgery, I had absolutely NO pain meds after except for 325 aspirin as blood thinner. Had 3 bypasses so leg split open from ankle to knee, chest open from Adam's apple to almost navel.
One nurse that didn't like having a patient alert to change dressing insisted I sit up against pillows so when I tried to lay down the tape was too short... (The next nurse that replaced that dressing was appalled, I didn't have to tell her how miserable it was, she could see).
A-fib set in about the 3rd day after surgery so didn't have a choice of that med, had no idea it was causing me to sink into a stupor until after getting home & my husband realizing I wasn't zoned in, suggested we cut that pill in half. Worked like a charm for several days & then had to cut the half in half. Few days later I stopped them & no more A-Fib or mental problem.
Alpiner, cars can be like raising "teenagers" at times. I just got over 2 & a half weeks of the worst Covid aches & everything you can think of... every single day was a different ache or pain, open heart surgery was a piece of cake in comparison... when almost back to back phone calls were from "your car warranty has run out".... so as soon as my doctor said I was no longer contageous I headed to the dealership that had the 2021 little Encore I like (I shop on line for everything)... bought & paid for and then realized how much paper work goes into that action! Nothing can be done as usual & takes at least 3x as much effort for everything. But I got a new car warranty! Had another one of those calls yesterday so when told to push 1 to talk to someone about extending... I pushed 1 and pulled the plug on a personal alarm I keep handy & stuck the phone next to it & hope that person gets another job!
My car did pass it's 7 year warranty, only about 25,000 miles but knew the tires were original & age can cause them to split, etc... so with snow & ice on the way, I got new tires. I also didn't want everything to start going wrong with all the computer stuff inside. My kids are teasing me about never trying out the "driver assist parking" feature, the new one also has that... (little Buick Encores) & suggested I have the sales person show me how to. She didn't act too bright so I decided I don't need help parking!
I do have caller ID but also have family all over the US and friends that have cell phones with their kids names show up so I answer most calls & block the ones that are not legit or out right scams. Boy, I sound like I am at war with the world! My brain is on fast forward & fingers still type as fast as I talk or think, so tend to go on & on. Good thing I don't stop to talk too often!!! :-[
Nothing as exciting as Alpiner's day or Shirley's here.
I see the NE states have a lot of snow!
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
I tried to post a wonderful Christmas video of the AF Band . It would not 'take" sorry.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all
Thanks for the thought, DigLady! I hope you have a safe and healthy Christmas.
I made a trip to the PO this morning...and yikes!...they need to get organized. FINALLY another clerk came to the window when the line was looping around the lobby. Bought another little batch of winter stamps to get me through until spring.
I'm seeing more men and women wearing masks and getting out of their cars/trucks with the mask already on or are putting it on. Good News!
Nothing else new here...oh...forgot...YES>..BIG NEWS....we were given new BIG garbage and recycle tubs. Those of you who live in cities would recognize them...the kind the truck can pick up and dump. They are sure hard to maneuver (sp?), esp. in snow. I don't have room in my garage for them, so they will live outside and I'll continue to do my garbage and recycle with my in garage containers...and then fill the outside ones from those on collection day. Recycle is now only every other week.
SO, that's the big news from here in the cold northern plains!
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Buddies.whew..been a busy week..the last of my family that visited and stayed with me left today..our Christmas together..tomorrow I go to son "2 house for another Christmas tree gathering..then I think it will be quite here on Christmas Day...I'm washing sheets and towels...so will say hope everyone is well and able to be virus free.....
Thanks, Patricia for the warnings. I had seen most of them before, but they bare repeating.
I started this post yesterday just as they delivered dinner and I didn't go back to it, so had to read all the forgoing messages. It's cold today although sunny, supposed to rain tomorrow & Monday. This all does wonders for my joints.
My cleaning lady came yesterday and I'm doing laundry today. John is doubling up on bridge games because one of his partners from Sun City who is now in Maine has a mass on her heart on which they will operate about the beginning of the year. She wants to play at 4:15 which means I eat alone and John has to heat his up. Not sure why, but he is going along with her since she is so worried. I'm praying for her health so I can put my foot down about these late bridge games! I also like her and hope it's something easily cured.
Lori did not get the job she was interviewing for, but there will be more open the end of the year. In the meantime, she still has her old job, she just doesn't like it.
I had an appt with my neurologist this week (virtual). He doubled my tremor med and it seems to be helping. He has also recommended a neuromuscular surgeon for my ulnar nerve impingement, but that's not till March. Later in the week, I had an in person visit with my cardiologist and got an A+. Don't have to go back for a year unless I have problems. This week, I have to go to the dentist and the orthopedist. It's always something.
Staying put for Christmas. Just hoping to talk or video chat with the kids. Don't know about the vaccinations yet. I missed the meeting because it was during my hair appt. Like I said, a busy week.
Glad everyone is okay for now. Stay safe and get vaccinated ASAP! Sharon
Good morning every Buddy. I had a bad couple of days after I found out that my family didn't want me to travel for Christmas. However, it is better that I do not. My grand kis and their partners have a;; had Covid-19 outbreaks are their places of employment and didn't want to take any chances of Gilbert or I getting sick. Gilbert, Sonja's mother, Keith and I all have Pre-existing conditions. So Christmas this year is is depressing for all of us.
Marilyn...I think many of us are in the same predictment...staying alone to stay safe.
After seeing how hard covid hit my otherwise healthy 77yr old brother-in-law, I don't want anything to do with it. Even my neighbor, who says he's well over it, is very short of breath with a walk up stairs, etc. So, his lungs are still not back to par.
I just think we're so lucky to have texting, zoom, facetime, phone calls so much more readily available than years ago.
Sharon...this weather has me hurting like crazy. We don't have any rain/snow, but it feels damp and my body doesn't like it. It's gotten hard for me to get out of bed in the morning.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies.
jane
Marilyn, and the rest of us, it is tough spending the holidays without the extended family as usual. But, as my Margaret keeps reminding me (and herself), we're so close to getting the vaccine and hopefuly being protected, it'd be even worse to get the virus now. We need to keep up the distancing for a while longer.
It's definitely winter weather around here. Granted, like Shirley said, mid40s doesn't sound too cold to you folks from the "northern climes", but for us delicate southern flowers, it's plenty cold. ;D
Margaret drove to Atlanta today, so she did get to spend some Xmas time with Alden. He's 8 months old now, and getting more personality. I know she'd like to be able to see him more often. And, of course, I'd like to meet him for the first time.
Goodness, Sharon - you sound almost busier than you did before you moved. Seems like we do spend a lot of time with medical issues, doesn't it.
Hang in there, Buddies!
Mary...you have me chuckling out loud over all you "delicate Southern flowers and cold temps."
We hardy "northerners" are about to find out how tough we are...arctic temps headed this way for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
I do believe I see some sunshine! There's been no sun for several days...just dark gloomy clouds.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
They are saying will be 53 deg and sum here on Wednesday. No place open to go eat lunch so maybe we will make it and take to the park. Least get out of the house. I am not going into to many areas for the rest of of week. Still to many Positive and people dying here.
Our newly found nephew sent us a couple of CD's with he & his wife singing gospel songs . We listened to one of them on the way to church this morning . They are very good singers & I found one of their CD"s on Amazon ! https://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Harold-Janice/dp/B0085MJDIA
Hi every buddy. Not much new here, I gifted a couple of my neighbors with some extra food I had here like Carrots, Potatoes, Onions, Squash. Apples and Clementines. I had pickef up a large food order from the Knights of Columbus yesterday. I still have so much that it will last us for a few months. I always share whare I get with the neighbors and keep a little for us.
I gave away almost all of the cookies I made last week and made more today. I love making cokies using my new Kitchen Aid mixer and the cookie scoop it is so easy.
Here is a story I thought you would enjoy. It made me cry:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjz8yu5MWC0
Happy Holidays
Wow! I had never heard this story. Wasn't he spry for 92 years old?
Thank you so much for the video. I think I had heard parts of it in the past, but not all of it. He was an amazing man and brings to mind the story of Jesus and the 3 fishes and 2 loaves of bread that fed the 5000. I don't know if Hal was Christian or not, but he certainly had the spirit.
Jane, sorry you're hurting too. Getting up is very difficult for me too.
Darlene, I think you're about the only one who is seeing family for Christmas or before Christmas. The rest of us will stay home and safe.
Marilyn, I feel especially bad you won't be able to go to CA, but under the circumstances is the best idea. Good for you for sharing your groceries with your neighbors. We gave a large check to the church to buy food and things for the needy since we couldn't.
Mary, Jeanne, and all, stay safe and have a blessed Christmas.Sharon
40s here and gusty winds, but snow is pretty much melted.
Hair appt was changed to 3:00...stylist has had two deaths in her family these last two weeks...her Mom's brother and now her Mom's dad.
Marilyn...how nice the K of C is providing food baskets.
Jeanne...good to see you! We're to get snow here on Wednesday but mild temps and then a high of 15 on Thursday! Brr.
Sharon...lots of people needing help this holiday, unfortunately.
Diglady and Tomereader...great to see you here and thanks for the link.
Alpiner...how nice to get a musical gift from an unknown nephew.
I did get out to the grocery stores this morning before the next rush for the holidays.
I did hear on our news that after the health care workers, the essential workers...grocery store people, etc and those over 75 will get the vaccine. With the supplies unknown I have no idea how soon that will be. Until then, it's play it safe and mask up. With our cold temps, the mask actually feels good. Win-Win.
Take care and stay safe and healthy.
jane
From Euronews and Ethical Hackers on new hacking scams
"World-renowned cybersecurity expert, ethical hacker, author and former U.S. Marine, Bryan Seely also spoke at GITEX. Seely became recognised in the hacking world in 2014 when he became the only person to ever wiretap the United States Secret Service and FBI to expose hidden criminal activity.
Seely told Euronews that since the world went into lockdown hackers have created new and more effective ways to scam people and corporations. One way that many people have fallen victim to hackers is clicking on a phishing email link that has been coordinated with home deliveries. Seely said it is almost impossible to tell the difference from the hackers' email and the companies they are impersonating.
When asked how to be safe online, he stressed 'never click on a link from someone you do not know'. Other points he advised were to never reuse passwords and to always activate two-factor authentication. Highlighting the importance of being safe online, he said: "if you don't, you deserve what's going to happen to you"'.
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Thanks, Patricia.
Nothing new here...spoke to niece in N. Wisc for 45 minutes this morning. They're getting ready for the "Clipper" of very cold air coming down from Patricia's interior Alaska.
I made a run to the dollar store this morning for small paper plates to take to Kathy's for my cheese ball and crackers appetizer for Christmas dinner. Exciting stuff, huh!
Heard on the news that maybe Feb we in the 75+ age group would get our shots.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi every buddy.....finally finished with mailing Christmas cards...hopefully want be late...warmer yesterday and today ...so got my walk in..Hi to everyone looking in....not much going on with me to tell about...I will also be alone on Christmas Day.....hopefully next year will be better...take care
Usual quiet day here. Lovely sunshine, though, with moderate temps.
Daughter Sue got her Covid vaccine on Friday. She said she has had no reaction to the shot, but thinks she might from the second one. We shall see.
And, on another front, Margaret is having to self-quarantine. One of the women who put on their after-church snacks turned up with a positive Covid test. So Margaret could have been exposed. We were reallJy down-playing any Xmas gathering, so not too bad, but she was planning to spend Xmas Eve day with Jesse/Darby/Henry. She certainly doesn't want to risk infecting them. She'll get a test done next Monday - that should be enough time to come up with a
definitive reaction (positive or negative). Sure hope nothing comes from that.
Here there's saying that tentative plans are for us to be able to get back to meals in the dining room next Monday. And to get vaccines shortly after the first of the year. We shall see.
Hang in there, Buddies!
Afternoon, Buddies, from a warm but gloomy day. The news is on now and the weathergirl has a map with BLIZZARD WARNING over much of the midwest. I think that's to come tomorrow...so we'll see.
The cold front is to swing through in an hour and the temps are to nose dive. Sioux City on the western boarder has whiteout conditions now. 45 mph winds. Santa needs to bundle up!
Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
Stay warm, jane and Jeanne. We're supposed to get lots of wind and rain tonight with some snow showers tomorrow morning. Then be really cold (for us) here on Xmas day - highs around 32 with wind chill in the "single digits". Yep, Shirley - that's REALLY cold for us! But it doesn't last too long - back into the 50s by next week.
I had a nice Xmas present this afternoon. Jesse and Darby brought Henry by to see me. We stood outside the building, masked (except Henry, of course), and distanced. But Henry is such a happy baby, and has such a quick and friendly smile - just a joy to see and interact with...even if I couldn't touch him.
Happy safe and warm Holidays, Buddies!
Mary...what a wonderful Christmas present for you!
It was 3 degrees here this morning and all the way up to 12 now. Windchill way below zero. I've only been out to bring in my huge garbage can and put out some more feed for my cardinal visitors.
I did make a creamcheese cheese ball this morning to take tomorrow to Kathy's.
Hope you're all safe and healthy and warm!
Merry Christmas,
jane
Hello from my little spot in Texas..32 degrees last night but sun shining now and 60 ...hope everyone is safe from the virus..there's 25 in my county....wanting to wish everyone Merry Christmas...hopefully a better new year for us all...stay safe
It was 40 when I got up this morning, but is been down to 31 now. And the sun has come out. Oh, well.....
They did a section last night on the PBS NewsHour on Tennessee - which is now the Covid hot spot in the nation. Not exactly something to be proud of. The small county where I live now has had 5 deaths in the last week - up to 61 total now. gain, not something to crow about.
Morning Pointe gave us all presents today - the one I received was a fleece blanket. Love those, and I'm pleased to have it.
Merry Christmas and Good Health to all!
MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALLTHE BUDDIES!!
I hope you are all having a nice day. We've heard from all the kids plus one grandkid who gave us an unexpected gift--We are expecting our 4th great grandchild in June! They've just been married about a year and a half or so. She is the one working on her nurse practitioner's degree. She will be almost done with it when the baby arrives. I do hope everything goes well.
We've had a nice quiet day. Bunny got her chicken treat under the tree per usual and entertained us for 10 minutes and then looked around for more. ;D
We had a nice turkey dinner delivered which I put out on plates and put on the table and made it look like Christmas.
Jonathan called in the middle of this post. I'm getting cauliflower ear!
I also have a mild cold which is keeping me pretty lethargic.
Mary, what a nice gift from your facility. We didn't get anything like that.
I may have missed some posts. I hope everyone is having a good day and reasonable weather. Take care, and I'll check back tomorrow to catch up. Sharon
Woke up to find a Xmas stocking with my breakfast delivery - mostly snacky things and cards, from local clubs and businesses. Fun. And then I got to the computer and found that a friend from Chattanooga had died yesterday morning.
Then in talking to the girls, I found out about the bombing in downtown Nashville this morning. So I've been had the TV on all morning - mostly on CNN. I remember the area from when we lived in the Nashville area. Obviously meant to go off with no, or minimal, loss of life. So nuts!
It was 15* when I got up this morning, and has "soared" to 26* this afternoon, but no snow, and some periods of sunshine.
Let's hope that 2021 is a better year!
I heard one body had been found in Nashville bombing...I hope that's not accurate.
Cold here...3 this morning, but up to teens by afternoon. No snow.
Stay safe!
Jane
The last I heard (last night), and not from the officials, was that "human remains" had been found, but could have possibly been the perpetrator, inside the RV. I haven't turned on the TV this morning, but will post when I hear something else.
It was 13 when I woke up this morning, up to 24 now - along with the sun.
Hi Gals, feeling a little better. Took some coldeeze which I had forgotten about but John reminded me + some Flonase. Still lethargic, but did take Bunny out and have the laundry in progress.Also DW loaded. Will do another load of laundry, but that's probably it for today. We got down below freezing last night + wind, but that stopped and we're back up in the 50's now. Still cold for me.
Mary, I saw the news about the bombing. Just terrible that people don't have anything better to do. We had an active shooting at the Mall Christmas Eve, but no victims and as far as I know they haven't caught anyone. Maybe it was fireworks, but they evacuated the whole mall which was packed. So glad you got to see the baby again on Christmas. Lucky!
Jane, you're rather quiet. I guess this first Christmas alone is awfully difficult for you. Hope you had a nice time with neighbors at least. I hope this coming year is a better one for all of us.
Hi Darlene, Marilyn, Jeanne, Alpiner, and whoever else I've forgotten. Stay safe. Sharon
Christmas day was quiet here , just the two of us . Our oldest son & wife dropped by on Thursday . Our middle son was working & youngest son is visiting his older brother for the holidays . Daughter lives in another state & her husband also worked on Christmas in a casino .
I cooked a rib roast I got on sale , had to cut it in half , was too large for the two of us . We will be eating on it for a couple more days . LOL !
I went grocery shopping this morning wearing a sweat shirt & couldn't wait to take it off ! It is about 70F now !
Saturday evening and it's been a painful day, joint-wise. It seemed to take a long time today to get things "stretched out" and the tylenol to kick in. They're now saying snow tomorrow and maybe 4 days next week. That would explain these creaky joints.
The dinner last night was ok. It was a long 4 hours though. Debi, Ray's niece in Montana, called while I was at the dinner. Everyone in her family has had Covid, except her...which is a miracle since she has MS. None of them, however, had been very careful, in my opinion. The girls going to Las Vegas, the son to LA, etc. Silly and selfish, but that's just this old lady's opinion.
As Sharon did, I also did do some laundry...need to keep my several pairs of "comfort clothes for cold weather" clean and ready to go.
Monday I need to go an renew my driver's license...just go in and wait my turn, they said, when I called. I'm also going to phone in an order to WalMart and will pick it up Monday. Tuesday is to be a bigger snow storm, whatever that means.
Take care, Babes!
jane
Sunday greetings from the Couch Recliner Potato in Iowa!
The snow has begun...and I'm waiting for the football games to commence.
My big accomplishment for the day was taking out all the boxes I'd put in my recycle monstrosity tub and broke them down so I have more room before pickup on Thursday. So...my "work" done for today, I'm catching up on Twitter and the News.
Take care Babes, and stay safe and healthy!
Jane
Hi Jane, I'm right with you on the joints. My cold is some better, but I still don't have any energy. I have the last load of clothes in the dryer and we're having frozen pizza for dinner as I don't feel like cooking tonight. Don't have much appetite anyway.
I'm sorry you've got another snow storm coming in. Millie said they had some in Hubbard. She is doing really well and sounds happy. I think she has finally adjusted to the assisted living and being taken care of. She was lucky to have such a mild case of Covid. The other sister also had it and a little bit worse, but didn't need hospitalization or anything. She is younger and lives by herself near a son in Phoenix.
I hope your Montana family recovers quickly. Young people think they are invincible.
Alpiner, your rib roast sounds good. We often had that on Christmas before we moved here.
Jane, I'm of the recliner potato variety too!
Take care everyone and stay safe. Sharon
I LOVE being a Recliner Potato!!
...Hi everybuddie....we have a nice wRm day...up to 75. Jane I'm in your group...couch recliner potato..lol..done nothing today..listened tohurch on line...then ate to much...plus a slice pumpkin pie leftover...Sharon hope you feel better soon..Mary sounds like you have cold weather to....we rarely have snow...mabey every 5 years....Hi to Jeanne..Alpiner and Marlyin....Have a great coming week...new year
Monday morning Greetings!
Sharon...hope your cold is better.
Mary...any further word on vaccine for your place?
Darlene...Since I no longer have to drive to work in the winter, I don't mind the snow. When I was working, it was a constant concern.
My neighbor girl was out shoveling the walks and about to start my driveway when I had to leave this morning. I wanted to get to the Treasurer's office at the Court House for my driver's license renewal, and so that is now over and good for 2 years.
I'm always afraid I'll forget.
At 1:00 I'm going out again to pick up my order at WalMart. Then I'm in for the next days...we're supposed to get more snow Tuesday and Wednesday, but I'll have no need to be anywhere outside this house. ;D
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, no word about when we'll get our vaccines, but we might (just MIGHT) get back into the dining room tomorrow.
The good news is that Margaret's friend wasn't positive after all (she had the "quick test" which showed positive, but then a "regular" one was negative), so Margaret's out of isolation. That's really good news here.
A good friend from Chattanooga has died. She had developed a rare form of dementia - not Alzheimer's, but some similar symptoms. She was only 67. They'll just have a graveside service, but I won't be able to go in any case.
So weird about the probable suicide bomber in Nashville. I wonder if they'll ever find out a motive. Of course that's still most of our local news (I get the Nashville stations on TV).
Cool and cloudy today, but "warmer" than before (mid 50s).
Happy New Year, Buddies! I certainly hope it's better than this past one.
Mary...it's sad about your friend and her dementia.
Storm warnings now here for tomorrow afternoon through Wed. It's apparently in Nebraska now and literally blowing our way.
Stay safe and healthy.
Jane
It's 2 AM! I tried and tried to get to sleep, but couldn't.My cold is maybe a little better, but you know how they linger.
The storm you're talking about is supposed to reach us on Th & Fri, but as rain/thunderstorm in our area. It was 62 today, supposed to drop into the low 50's for a couple days then jump up to 70 on Thurs with the rain. Crazy weather.
I haven't done a whole lot today, just played on the computer and read.
Jane, do you have to get a new driver's license every 2 yrs?! Ours are good for 5.
No word here yet about the start of the vaccines, but I'm sure it will be soon--I hope!
Good night all. Stay safe. Sharon
Sharon, sorry you're up in the middle of the night. I had to laugh at your asking about the driver's license. They're good for 10! years here, and after the first one, renewable on a "zero" birthday. I really laughed when I renewed mine on my 80th birthday, knowing it was good until my 90th. Crazy! Same thing with my passport. Oh, well...
We got "released" to eat in the dining room this morning. I'm glad for that, but it was nice getting to eat breakfast in my pajamas. ;D
Yes, Sharon, after a certain age in the 70s, it's for 2 yrs. Eye test and peripheral vision test to renew. Then they give you a paper copy to carry with present plastic card until new license comes from the state in 2-3 weeks.
I bundled up this morning and did a short walk in the cold 23 degrees and wind. Now the snow has started and it's the teeny tiny flakes that add up. I'm glad I don't have to be driving anyplace today or tomorrow.
Stay safe, Babes.
Lucky people on the driver's license. This year, I suppose due to my age, I was not allowed to renew on-line. Had to go the DL office and take documents that verified you were a Citizen of the U.S., one of which was a birth certificate. Well, wouldn't you know, the document I took was not my Original Birth Certificate, but a photocopy of the original. So they sent me to one of the county offices, who would fix one for me, but they couldn't get it to pull up in their computer system. Who knows where my "original" went? So I had to get on-line with the State of Texas and pay $30 to get a new one, which won't be here until my license has already expired. Duh! Hope it gets here soon.
Just another Covid-related mess-up. I know that when everything first closed down, including D.L. offices, you had to get on-line and set up an appointment for a time to go and complete your renewal. Back then, the wait time was terrible; however, since we're 9 months into this, you could get an appointment in a reasonable amount of time. I got mine within a week's time, to no avail. There was really no "line", people let in 1 at a time, everyone masked, all chairs spaced 6 ft. apart, and they cleaned/sanitized the cubicle after you finished.
Tome, that sounds like you were getting the special ID license. We had to get them here in TN, too. I just checked mine again - and I mis-spoke earlier. The regular one I had had was good for 10 years. But I got this new one when I moved here, with the new address. I got it in 2019, and it's good until 2024. I didn't have to take any tests when I got that done. Oh, well...
Just a "regular" Class C driver's license. I didn't see anything on their website about a "Special ID License". Here you can get an "ID" which is for identification purposes only, and not to allow you to drive a motor vehicle.
I'm still driving, so that's what I want. I could get an "ID" almost anywhere in town without having to go through all this rigamarole. I think they are trying to weed out anyone who was not born in the U.S. with appropriate papers. My license was for six (6) years, when I renewed it in 2014.
Tome...I, too, had to supply some of that when I got the "gold star" for airline ok to fly. I notice it's not on my new paper but sure hope it's on my regular license that'll come in the mail. I still have my old license to show them, anyway.
How do the states test your eyes and all of that if you can renew online? I guess they don't.
The storm has moved on...left about 6" of new snow here. Neighbor two doors down cleared my front walk with his little tractor and snow thrower this morning and the neighbor girl I pay to clear my walks and driveway is out with her dad and brothers working on all of that. And next storm is coming Friday.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hello Buddies...a cold front...blue norther..is on the way ..from 67 to 40.. had a frightening thing to happen...thanks 2020. Was watching TV the other eve about 7:00 PM...and just like that all power went off..it was pitch black and out all over town...so I carefully felt my way to a flashlight on coffee table..then lit all my candles...was off 2 hours..scary....especially when you are alone...here's wishing everyone a Happy New Year...I pray the virus plays out with help of the vaccine....take care..be safe
Hi Gals, When we moved, we had to get new licenses (gold star to fly) and new plates. We had to go to 2 separate offices for them, but they were well organized and sanitized.
My cleaning girl was here today and we're going to eat at the main dining room tonight. The center delivered 10 new cloth masks this afternoon for us. They look comfortable. Will try them tonight.
I finally got my Christmas Card List updated and legible and copies made so that it won't be such a mess next year. This year, so many people moved, my list was a mess.
Nothing else going on here except that Bunny is kind of off her feed. I gave her some Pepcid and half her lunch about 2:o0. I think she's okay now.
Cold here, but no snow. Lots of rain tomorrow.
Nothing else going on here. Stay safe! Sharon
Darlene...scary time for you. Thank heavens you had a flashlight close by.
Sharon...enjoy the dining room tonight. Also glad your cleaning woman appeared. I've missed mine since she had her knee replaced in early Dec. I've done a bit of dusting and cobweb chasing, but I really hate housework.
I went out before dark and dragged my big containers for garbage and recycle (only every other week now) oout of the deep snow and down to the driveway. We're supposed to put on the lawnstrip near the curb, but with the snow piled up, there's no way I can get those huge tubs up on those mounds. So, I put them at the end of my cleared driveway.
Temperatures to drop to single digits tonight. Brrrr!
Nothing else new here.
Take care, stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good Morning buddies, My cleaning girl and I are going to start in the attic tossing things out to the garbage and taking things to good will. I filled out and returned my application to live in the senor manufactured home park, they will get back to me after the first of the year. The I have to apply to the lender get approved there, then start the packing etc. This is going to be a colossal undertaking, but it will get done.
Good luck, Marilyn. I know you'll make it, if hard work and perseverance have anything to do with it. You have those things in great supply!
Darlene, are you getting any of the snow predicted for Texas? Fortunately, we're just to get rain. And then into the high 60s for tomorrow. Crazy! jane and Jeanne expect snow, but not us.
Sharon, sounds like things are somewhat getting to "normal" for you.
Uneventful doctor visit yesterday. My INR finger stick was okay (to check for blood-thinner level), so I don't have to do that for another month. They're going to call in an Rx for me for a home-testing kit, so I can do that myself (with help from the staff here, if need be). I gather it's sort of like the testing kit that diabetics use.
Don't party TOO hard tonight. But let's hope we all have a much better year in 2021.
Mary....no snow..we are getting much needed rain ..cold enough to turn to sleet...I made a big pot of chicken dumplings...a good day for it...I probably want stay up to see the old year out...just pray 2021 is better for us all...Marlyin..I'm sure you will get er done..good luck ...Jane are you snowed in.?..Hi Sharon...haven't seen Jeanne post lately...Happy New Year...stay safe
well....believe it or not.. we have snow and still coming down...doesn't happen very often ..it is very pretty.....probably been 10 years since last snow...like the saying goes if you don't like the weather in Texas...just wait awhile...it will change..
Marilyn...glad you have help with the pitching and donating.
Mary...that self-check kit sounds good.
Candy...snow for you! I remember when we got snow one year at SPI. They were making little teeny snowmen in Brownsville. I'm sure a lot of those little ones had never seen snow in person.
We have snow here...still about 6 inches on the ground, but the streets and walks are clear. it's just mid 20s so not going anywhere.
I've been watching Auburn and Northwestern and thinking of our Sue. I hope she remembers Auburn and can watch the game in her facility.
It's been very quiet here...no gunfire, thank heavens. I remember that was popular in S. Texas someone inevitably was injured.
I've talked to my sister and facetimed with the Wisconsin-MN family. The baby kept trying to look behind the ipad to see me. Too cute.
Lots of good football for me today, so going to get a hot chai latte and enjoy the games.
I feel sorry for the huge covid outbreaks in California. I hope Alpiner is ok.
jane
HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2021! MAY IT BRING HEALTH, WEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND BLESSINGS!
Hi Gals, Sounds like lousy weather to start the new year everywhere! We just have drizzle off and on and 60, which is miserable for me. Darlene, enjoy your once a decade snow, but stay home and off the roads. People not used to driving on snow can really mess things up--not you, but southerners in general. We don't get it very often here either and I stay home when we do.
The center has been generous this week--in addition to the masks, we got the typical southern good luck meal for lunch today: ham, black-eyed peas, collard greens + soup, fruit & dessert. Not my idea of NY's good luck meal. I always had corned beef and cabbage. Last night, they delivered us small bottles of champagne, a plastic flute, & and a horn for each of us to welcome in the new year.
About 10, I fixed smoked salmon, camembert on French bread, some wine and we watched a goofy Hallmark show about not kissing a man in an ugly Christmas sweater. Somewhat silly, but a fun note to end the year. Then we watched the ball drop while we toasted with our champagne.
They say that we will get our vaccines sometime this month. No date specified yet.
Marilyn, I do wish you could get some HS boys to come in and help you sort out stuff and carry it out to the dumpster or car. Glad you have your cleaning woman at least.
Jane, the baby sounds cute. Joc put a video on FB of Harrison ice skating today. He is big into hockey and really skates well and fast for less than 6.
Mary, hope the move back to the dining room is set.
I'll leave all the football to the rest of you, but I agree about Sue.
Have a nice day and stay safe. Sharon
Sharon...good news on your maybe vaccine in the near future.
Nothing exciting here today. Did some chores and sent out for a short walk.
The wind is chilly at 26 degrees, and nobody else out walking. Just lots of cars headed to town.
I'm going to wait until Monday to do some grocery shopping. I don't have enough to call in an order, so I'll go on Monday morning.
This week will probably see the start of a rise in covid cases from the Christmas get togethers, etc.
New quiz today for all those looking for something to do in this topsy-turvy time.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=190312
First Sunday of the New Year...and we're frosty...hoar frost and hazy cold day.
Lazy (hahaha...as opposed to what other kind of day these last 10+ months! :idiot2: ) day here. I did get together a large bag of donations for Good WILL. I'll make the 30 mile round trip tomorrow, weather permitting...good to get out and drive the car a bit.
I've been catching up on my finances today and now will await the "stuff" so I can get it to my tax lady and get that out of the way.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good afternoon...its warming up here and clear..may walk later...Jane I like your new picture...it is new ...right? Very pretty...I need to change mine..course don't know how...I'm due for a haircut wed....can't wait...Hi to everyone reading....hope all are safe from the virus
Darlene...not new...taken on SPI two years ago. I've got hair appt on the 11th. I have a dental check up this Thursday. Ugh. Hate those.
I've had the oven going today. I baked a lb of bacon and then roll the slices in paper towel and store in refrig. Just heat in micro when I want some. Followed that with choc chip cookies for the freezer, too. Gotta keep the sweet tooth happy! ;D
Jane
Jane that's exactly how I do my bacon...easy peasy
Hi Gals. I think today has been a pretty lazy day all around.It was sunny and 60 here, so John took Bunny for a walkie. She was ecstatic because she hadn't been for a week or 2. I didn't go. I've just felt lousy today. Just going to fix a frozen pizza for dinner. I had a late night again last night, so slept in late.
I did get all the laundry done yesterday and folded today, so that's out of the way. Nothing scheduled this week. However, they did tell us that we get our vaccinations Jan 14! Yea! I'm just worried about the kids getting theirs before the end of May. Also worried about Monica because I don't think they will give her the vaccine when she's pregnant or even nursing. Melanie volunteered to give vaccinations with the health dept in FL, but because she is licensed in IN, not FL, they won't use her. Isn't that dumb when they need them so bad. She's going to check with one of the hospitals and see if they can get a waiver and use her.
Jane, did you know that you can use your Amazon boxes, assuming you have them, and fill them with donations and take it to the PO and they will mail it free. Check the Amazon site for definite instructions if you're interested. I like your picture. I ought to change mine too. I haven't baked since we moved here, but of course they do bring us desserts. I usually order the reduced sugar ones to keep the calories down.
Darlene & Jane, we hardly eat any bacon, so I buy precooked in a box and then heat a few strips in the microwave if I need it for a recipe.
Well, guess, I better go fix the pizza. Stay safe. Sharon
I hope Mary is okay. We have 4 people with Covid in our facility, but not near us and fully isolated. People are so careless at the holidays IMHO.
I need to take Bunny in to be groomed again, but I hate to go to the shopping center.
I'm here and fine - just doing the usual. We can have limited visitors now - I got to visit with Jean and Margaret, in person, Friday for a while. That was a treat.
Sharon, glad you've got a date for your vaccination. No word here yet. Maybe we'll get more information tomorrow. I hope Melanie can get that waiver - as you say, the need for staffing is critical now.
Darlene, after your brief snow, are y'all back up in the 70s now? ;D After being 70 on New Yea's Day, we're back in our normal 40s.
jane, good plan on the bacon for yourself. I used to buy big packs of bacon, but it in half, then freeze the half-slices in sixes. That would cook up quickly and be enough for the two of us. Whatever works!
I got in on a group Skype with Alden (Atlanta great) yesterday. He's almost 9 months old, and can almost pull up now. Cute little guy!
Marilyn, hope your prelude to moving is continued to move along.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Da
I didn't know about all the paperwork that has to go into getting the loan for the new place. I thought I could just fill lout the application and that was that. Now they want all kinds of verification even a copy of the POA. Keith's drivers liscense is expired so he needs a valid ID. Damn, We will need to get another one in CA.
My cleaning girl will be here today and we are going to make a list of things to get done, get rid of or donate sell or whatever to get it out of this house. The attic is full of boxes that I have no idea what is in them and some are just empty. What a mess the upstairs is where Keith has all his trains. Those are going to be hard to get rid of.
Marilyn...I would probably be overwhelmed by the paperwork you're facing.
Darlene...you're so right...easy peasy.
Mary...glad you're able to have visitors finally.
Sharon...I LOVE bacon. So, doing my own precooked works well. I used to buy the precooked too. I can't understand FL not recognizing Melanie's pharmacy license. I'm sure IN is probably as strict or stricter than FL on that stuff.
I'd planned a trip over to a town 15 miles away to their GoodWill Center to drop off a bag of donations and then stop in the WalMart there for a chai latte sugar free our local one no longer carries. BUT, I awoke to a hoar frost on everything and heard two ambulances scream by the house, so figured there are icy patches on the road, too. Therefore, I"m sitting here in my recliner reading. I'll go tomorrow or Wednesday or some other day. There's a "wintery mix" on tap for this afternoon. NOPE, not driving in that.
Your talk of 60s and 70s reminds me of our time in S. Texas. Here it's 26! :-\
I suppose the tax stuff will start arriving now. Since I had my local CPA pull everything we'd had separate into one account, it's much simpler. Simple is good for me.
jane
Marilyn, google Lionel train collectors or something similar and you might get a good price for them. Another idea is ebay.
Jane, you're smart to stay home. We're in the 50's and have had some rain, so not great, but not dangerous.
Mary, glad you can have visitors. We can too, but nobody seems to want to risk it. Of course, no family here. Great on the Skype.
Nothing going on here. I did get some more books yesterday. If you remember, I cancelled my mammogram appt the 1st of Dec because of the post TG surge of Covid, so I called today to reschedule--nothing available till May, although she said I could call as often as I want and see if anything had opened up before then. You can't win for losing!
Hi Darlene, Alpiner. Have a good day everyone. Stay safe. Sharon
Sharon...I had the same thing happen with my Oct mammo...canceled for Covid and now it's the end of this month. That was the earliest they had in Oct!
Good idea for Marilyn and the trains.
I got over to the GoodWill today and so another bag of donations over there. I also got what I wanted at that WalMart, then came back here for the rest of my things and a stop at FarmFleet for Cardinal bird seed.
Beautiful day here...sunny, and the hoar frost (rime ice) is slowly falling from the trees. I need to get my boots on and walk outside a bit.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
For the trains, you might post pictures on Etsy. Or, Facebook has what they call "Marketplace". My daughter buys stuff from there all the time.
Tome...another good idea to consider!
Lazy (why not... :2funny: ) day here. Got a call to move up my dentist appt tomorrow by an hour, so that's ok.
This morning I had a facetime "chat" with the baby. Niece is over babysitting while her son and dil are working...Alex at her lab on the U of MN campus...and Joe in the basement on calls, etc.
What a miracle facetime and zoom are in this nutty world.
I hear people are getting their stimulus check direct deposited into their bank accounts if the IRS has that info.
They don't for me, since I didn't take my IRS refund, but had it applied to this year's taxes...so I have to wait for the paper check. :'(
The reporters said a couple Congress people who had the vaccine have tested positive for covid. I guess they didn't do as directed and stay masked and 6' away. I also saw the rally in DC where the "leader" said to hug the stranger next to them...make this a super spreader. WHAT idiocy. Have they seen how sick people can be with covid??
They must have mush for brains.
Stay safe, Babes!
jane
For those inclined, there are ten questions left on my trivia quiz and everyone is now entitled, except Rutumi who posted two, to three new guesses. Let's see who likes to keep guessing! And who doesn't?
Its been awhile since I've been here . I have been concerned about our daughter . She was told by her doctor to go to the ER about an infection in her right middle finger . She spent 5 days in the hospital with bone & marrow infection . She had a gangilion cyst & picked it with an unsterilzed needle. She also has psoratic arthritis & takes meds for it which lower her immune system . She is home now with a PICC port & self administers an antibiotic . This will be for a month .
So sorry, alpiner. I hope your daughter heals quickly.
I'm so appalled about what has gone on in "The People's House" today, that I'll be quiet for a while.
Daughter is seeing a specialist this morning , they still don't know what is causing the infection in her bones & marrow .
Mary & Jane, I agree that the people in DC have mush for brains. I could only watch it for a while. I'm glad it's calmed down today. We stopped our Bible Study to watch it on TV. I left after a short while of it. Just appalled at how unpatriotic people can be in this wonderful country of ours.
I started undecorating last evening and finished it today. I did it all except taking the tree down which John did and of course he carried the boxes, etc. to the storage in our carport. It looks a little drab now.
We had some bad news yesterday--14 residents and 8 associates have Covid and they are transforming an area in the nursing bldg for all of them. We decided not to go to the main bldg except for mail and books for a while.
Marilyn, I read something on FB about SS giving people a discounted rate on mortgages. Don't know if it was for real or not, but might pay to call the SS office and find out. I also sold a lot on FB marketplace before we moved. Made about $1000 or so. No taxes and no fees. Cash only.
My cleaning girl came today instead of yesterday, so she got everything cleaned up from the Christmas stuff.
I need to go over to the main bldg to get mail and also mail a return, but think I'll wait till tomorrow because the day girl knows more what she is doing.
John got the groceries today too, so we're pretty well set for now.
Alpiner, I hope your daughter's infection clears up quickly.
Jane, I agree that we would be lost without technology during this pandemic. So glad you got to visit with the little one on line.
Take care everyone and stay safe! Sharon
Was wondering if any of you Buddies here have problems with Eczema? What works well for you? Mine is not near as bad as I have seen, but the itching drives me crazy. I have meds from the Dermatologist, but they don't seem to work as well as Gold Bond Anti-Itch Creme, or CeraVe Anti-Itch Lotion.
Tome, have you tried the OTC cortisone creams? I use those when I have a problem with it - sometimes alternating with a benadryl cream. I've had times where I scratched until I drew blood. Hope you can find some relief.
Mary...I'm with YOU on outrage and anger. I'm actually beyond anger...so fed up with those politicians who put their political futures ahead of the good of the country.
Sharon...sorry to hear of the covid there.
Alpiner...I hope your daughter's infection gets back in control. That sounds extremely serious.
Tome...my BIL has had extreme eczema...and steroids are the only thing which gave him relief...not even the prescriptions from the dermatologists.
I went to CR today and got my car serviced. I was undecided about rotating tires...in Texas, they wanted $100 and my husband was NO, not at that price. I asked today and it was $25...and so they did it. And this was at the dealership. I then went to what was always our favorite eating place and had one of my old favorites. I was surprised at how busy the restaurant was...great to see...and yet widely spaced and face masks on.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I woke to about 2" of snow on the ground this morning - none on the roads, fortunately. Margaret, about 15 miles away, had none. Go figure! It's been cloudy and in the 30s all day today, but no more snow.
alpiner, keep us up-to-date on your daughter.
Sharon, sorry there has been Covid in your place. I hope they can keep it isolated, but even so, it's best to stay isolated and stay safe.
The gal in the apartment next door to me will be celebrating her 101st birthday tomorrow. Lots of excitement here about that. She's still pretty spry and busy - nice lady.
Good morning Buddies...32 here this morning...waiting for it to warm up before walking...Mary so far the days are warm...although snow is predicted north of us tomorrow...I was and still am disgusted with the events at the White House.....Its hard to believe ..Marlyin when will you be moving?..Jane yes tax season is around th coner..Hi to Sharon..haven't seen Jeanne post lately...hope everyone stays safe...the vaccines are not available here yet...Have good weekend
Almost afternoon here, and I have some laundry going, and I'm doing a movie marathon on Hallmark movies of the Good Witch movies.
And that's my day...and probably weekend. :2funny:
Jane
Tomereader1 , Have you tried Clobetasol Propionate ointment on the Eczema spots? It has worked wonders for me. Area is clear in a day or two and stays clear for several months. Good luck
No, digilady. Never heard of that medicine. I'm sure my dermatologist would recommend it, since she has given me two other meds, and was supposed to order a third one, but I think it must have gotten lost in the shuffle, as I was in before Christmas. Thanks for reminding me of that, I'll have to call her Monday, and see what happened.
Another very gloomy day here and temps in mid 20s. We haven't seen the ☀️ for days.
I did change my bed and will do laundry tomorrow. I also got bundled up and walked a mile...first time in a too long time. :-\
This afternoon I'm reading and watching NFL football. I'm also reading Twitter and AP news to see who's been arrested in the riot/coup.
Jane
Our daughter is home from the hospital . She has 10 stitches in her right hand middle finger & has a intervenous tube in her left arm which delivers antibiotics near her heart . She will have this for a month .
Alpiner, so glad your daughter is home. Hope the IV's do the trick. Scary stuff.
No snow here, although rain a couple days ago. Cold. Freezing at night and was 40 yesterday and 5l today.
Jane, good for you going out and walking again. I skipped again this week. John took Bunny for a walkie around the lake, but she isn't feeling to well either.
I have almost stopped watching the news. I have never been a Trump fan although he has done a lot of good things, if only he would keep his mouth shut. I can't understand the push for impeachment or 25th amendment with so few day left in his term. It will just take time away from legislation that needs to be done.
Jane, we received our stimulus check in our bank account a week or so ago and promptly sent the same amount to the church.
I heard from all 3 kids this weekend so that was good. Sean, our youngest grandson will be 19 in a couple weeks. They grow up so fast.
I did laundry yesterday and folded today. Nothing planned this week other than the vaccinations. I've already turned in the applications. Thursday is the big day. Found out the beauty shop is closed indefinitely. :'( :'(
No other news here. It's 2:30 AM. Stay safe, everyone. Sharon
alpiner, glad your daughter is home - and hopefully on the mend. It's certainly an object lesson that we should not take "minor" infections lightly.
jane, sorry for your brrrrr temperatures, but sunshine always helps.
Sharon, sorry you're up at 2:30 a.m.
We still have snow on the ground from the other day - AND it's been snowing all morning. Not sticking much, though - only about 30*. I've got a family of cardinals (4 couples) who are regulars at my feeders. They're really busy this morning - and SO pretty against the snow.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Daughter is having quite a time functioning with having to be careful of the right hand & having an Iv in the left arm . I wish we lived closer so I could help her .
Arthritis bothering my right wrist this morning & I was thinking her situation is so much more painful .
Tomereader1, The medication --ointment I suggested is a prescribed med my Dermo Doc gave.
Alpiner...glad your daughter got medical help when she did...sounds very serious.
Sharon...I'm glad to see so many corporations are withholding $$$ to those who tried to overthrow the election and glad I don't live near our state capitol.
Mary...mid 30s today and my walk was short. Darn hips really bothering me today.
Dig...hope the med works. The itching can drive you crazy.
jane
I had an appt. with my cancer surgeon yesterday . All is good !
alpiner :hb2: :hb2:
Great News, Alpiner, ALWAYS!
Beautiful day here...actually saw the sun! I took advantage and got my mile walk in.
Weather is to change and snow by Friday likely, "they" say.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning..just checking in..not much to report on....as I just walk and stay home...lots of covid everywhere...I don't know when the vaccine will be available here...hope everyone is staying safe...have a great day
Like Darlene, nothing much going on here except my cleaning lady is supposed to come this AM and we're to get our vaccines this afternoon.
It's been in the 40's and 50's here. Some light rain in past days. None today.
John will go to the grocery after he gets his vaccination this afternoon.
Jocelyne called last night to check in. Harrison was practicing his piano. He's also nuts about hockey and has worked hard to learn to skate well. He's good about helping Liam when he falls on the ice. Harrison goes back to school next week. Liam has been in pre-school. I just pray none of them get the virus.
Jonathan and Leyton are in quarantine. Came in contact with a parent at Little League sign-ups. Just hope it doesn't develop.
Well, I need to go see if I can get my hair to look decent. I washed it last night but haven't styled it. It's getting really long for me.
Good for you Alpiner. That's always a relief.
Jane, you are so good about getting out and walking in spite of your pain. Wish I were, but our streets are hilly and I have to take the walker, so don't want to try it unless John is with me. I can get by with a cane on flat ground, but not the hills.
Take care, everyone, and stay safe. Sharon
I've been busy with the lender and getting things ready for the garbage or sold or given away. sorting takes so much time and there is nothing off the table as far as to keep, must make that decision as I go through boxes, drawers, closets etc. Just thought I should check in.
Sharon, glad you're getting vaccinated today! I wish I was before 1 February, but I guess that's the way it is.
Marilyn, once the decision is made, the hardest part is the sorting. I don't envy you at all. Good luck!
jane, how's your weather today? After our low in the teens a couple of mornings ago, we're in the mid50s with sunshine today. And cold again over the weekend. Welcome to Tennessee Winter!
Darlene, Texas has those ups and downs, too, I know.
Today is my next-to-youngest grandkid's (Andy) birthday - he's 32!
Stay well and warm, Buddies!
Afternoon, Babes. What a day and night yesterday!
I was cleaning my tub and one leg on the floor mat went one way and my body went the other. BIG OUCH! I thought I'd maybe hyper extended the knee, doing a diagnosis from the internet... :uglystupid2: :idiot2: or a sprain. I iced it and took tylenol and elevated it. I went to bed and put some pillows under the knee, but couldn't sleep much...because: there were 7 trains blowing their whistles on the south side of town (I'm on the north side) but the whistles were so loud between 10:45 and midnight! Then at 11:23 pm, I got a phone call from ADT Security saying my neighbors alarm had gone off...and could I go down and check! Hello....it's 11:23 PM, I"m in bed and my knee if hurting...and I'm NOT going down there alone. I told them to call the police. A few minutes later I saw the red lights of the police there...and then the Police Dept called to see if I could go down and meet with the policeman. Again, a NO. I'd tried to call Gary and Kathy on their cell because I knew they were off to a historic hotel in Waterloo....and couldn't get through. They turn the phone off. DUH! And at 2:30 am...the trains started up again. AAAGGGHHHH!!
My knee is much better today, so I didn't call the Urgent Care Clinic...just continuing with tylenol and ice.
I'm not doing very much today...not very energetic!!
Here the hospital says that the IB group....those over 75, teachers, etc. will maybe get the vaccine after Feb. 1
Kathy said she talked to a pharmacist who thought it'd be the end of Feb before there's enough vaccine here.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, OUCH!! :hugs:
Thanks, Mary. It's still pretty swollen, but pain has lessened a lot.
I waited until the garbage people came by, and so I could get out my driveway with little fuss, I went down to the closest thing we have for a bakery here. I bought frosted pumpkin bars and some fancy little white balls called Oreos...I have no idea what those will be. These are for tomorrow night's dessert for our Fri night group.
Snow started when I pulled out and it's been steady for the last 6.5 hours. Guess winter is back.
Time to wrap up this day.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Beautiful fluffy snow this morning on bushes and trees.Neighbor just cleared my drive and walks. All is good here!🤓😷
Sounds like a great day to stay in with a book/knitting/TV/snacks/soft clothes! :thumbup:
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Oh Jane, I'm so sorry to hear about your fall, but glad you're feeling better now. If it keeps hurting, try Voltaren Gel, an OTC gel for arthritis and knees especially. I use it a lot. It's in the low 50's with some drizzel here today. Don't like it, but prefer it to snow. Maybe you should get a handle that grips on the side of your tub to help you get out safely. Amazon probably has them as well as some pharmacies. We used to carry them in ours. I can't get up out of a tub because of my knees, so a shower is my cleanup of choice. It has a seat in it, bars, and a spray attachment. Perfect for me.
I hope all of you can get a shot soon.
Nothing happening here today. Going to go finish my book in a bit.
Marilyn, I agree with Mary, the sorting is the worst part and no one can really help you with that. Otherwise, things get pitched that you want. Any luck with the trains, etc? Hang in there. We're all thinking of you.
Sharon
I got my first Moderna vaccine shot this afternoon! :nanadance: I had put my name on the waiting list at my County Health Department. They called me about noon today, Margaret came to get me, and I got my injection about 2 p.m.! I get the second shot on 5 February.
I was feeling very uptight & on the verge of breaking down this morning . I left to do grocery shopping & perked up but it came back this afternoon . What caused it this afternoon was I needed to get an online account with our insurance so I could continue to get my prescriptions by mail . I called the insurance to get help but was getting no where ! I said I would have to try another day & hung up . Then I went online & tried again & think I have it taken care of . Before I was dealing directly with the by mail pharmacy & still am but with a different account . It seems self defeating ! Now I know how my Mom felt as she grew older & found things confusing !
Hi friends.....hope this finds everyone doing good health wise....I signed up for the vaccine...even tho I have reservations about getting it...Jane hope you are getting over your fall..I have to watch myself ...but do have several grab bars...put in for hubby...now I can use them..Sharon..I haven't received my stimulus check yet..but it will be DP...I guess..Mary yes tx weather is warm one day cold the next..Marlyin bet you will be glad to get moved..Alpiner...glad yo got a good Dr report...I'm having sinus problems...due to mountain cedar I guess...here wishing everyone a great...safe weekend
alpiner, sorry you had a bad day. I hope things are better today.
Darlene, I have no reservations about the vaccine. And daughter Margaret was very pleased and relieved that I got it. Good luck with getting yours.
We woke up to a dusting of snow this morning, but it was gone by lunchtime. And even some bits of sunshine peeking through.
I've had just a small amount of arm soreness - achiness more - this morning, but no other side effects from the shot.
Hi, Babes!
Alpiner...sorry for the stress and melt down feelings over trying to get your insurance set up the way you want it.
Mary...so thrilled you got your shot. It'll probably be a month before they even begin to offer them to my group: 1B.
Sharon...grab bars are life savers at my age.
Darlene...I got my check today in the mail. The IRS doesn't have my bank info since I didn't take my refund last year [had it applied to this year's taxes]...I'll not do that again. :knuppel2:
I didn't fall and hurt my knee trying to get out of the tub. I was trying to clean the far side of the tub (that has a shower attached that has the hand held shower head and you can raise it up or down). My body wash had leaked down the far side of the tub...and I was outside the tub trying to clean up that mess. I'm not very tall, so I had to stretch to reach across to the far side. My one leg was on the bath mat, and it started to slide...my body went the other way and OUCH...the knee did its own thing. :uglystupid2: :idiot2: OUCH! We had grab bars installed when we'd had this tub/shower put in when we remodeled the bath a few years ago. I have other grip bars around the house on various stairs, etc.
Anyway, the knee is improvng...I'm using ice, elevating it, and have a knee brace for stability.\
It's getting colder today and suppose to snow again.
I hope there's no violence anywhere this week. I'm so enraged by those who think it's their right to execute elected people and/or not follow the rules/laws.
jane
It looks like all the Babes are sleeping in this morning! Good idea as it's a cold one here in NE Iowa.
Not much planned for today...Sunday is a "no work" day here.
I haven't looked at the News, so I don't know if there's been any violence around the state, and I hope not.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Chilly here, but some sunshine.
jane, never much going on around here. But CBS Sunday Morning is a MUST for me, then not much else (since I'm not a sports fan). I'm almost afraid to turn the news on this afternoon.
Stay warm and healthy, Buddies!
The past days we have been having summer type weather . It was suppose to be 88F yesterday . We have been having church service out doors & this morning it was pleasantly warm , I took a shawl just in case & it got a bit too warm .
Wow, 88, Alpiner. It must be nice to have church outside. It is still in the 50's here and I watch church service on You Tube. So nice to see my regular church and not have to drive an hour to get there.
Jane, I'm glad you're getting better and that you have plenty of bars for safety. I watch the evening news, but I sure hope everything goes smoothly and without violence this week.
Mary, I think cardinals should be called snowbirds because they are so pretty in the snow. Someone posted a picture on my bird site of a cardinal and an eagle sitting side by side on a branch! Really nice.
Alpiner, dealing with businesses these days is very frustrating. I've had those experiences too. Hang in there.
I've been working on a long-procrastinated project the past 2 days. Several years ago, I made family recipe books for my 2 oldest grands and they loved them. Last year, one of the others requested one, so I asked the other 3 if they wanted one too while I was making his. They did. So I have now run off 4 copies of each page + a special cover page for each, but I have to sort them and order the recipe binders from Amazon, Borrow a 3-hole punch to punch the holes in the pages, put page covers over each page and then put them in each binder according to food type.So I'm only half done. Guess I'll go order the Binders now.
Bunny seems to have an intestinal problem or anal problem, so we've made an appt with a new vet for Wed AM. I pray it's nothing serious.
Take care and stay safe! Sharon
Afternoon, Babes! It's in high 20s here and snow flurries.
Sharon...the male cardinals are so pretty against the snow. And, I love that they come in pairs...each watching out for the other as one eats.
I took a check to the bank this morning and got that deposited and then out to the little market I like for a forzen pizza I've heard is good...we'll see....hungry for that tonight. Then I came home and emptied dishwasher while I awaited word from WalMart my order was ready for pickup. This has really spoiled me from going in and walking the store.
Now home and reading with the stove fire going and waiting for some news programs I like. I was glad to see McConnell has said that Trump and other prominent Republicans lied to the crowd.
Nothing else new here. Back to my recliner and fire and kindle.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Howdy one and all Buddies" Well the dream home I wanted got sold to someone else, well at least it is no pending. So we are still looking. I think I just wasn't meant to have that particular place. It gives me more time to get this hpise cleaned and packed up the non essentials for what time we have left here. I bought a battery for the corvette now will get it washed u[ and place for sale.
Hi Gals, I'm posting early today while I wait for my cleaning girl to come--if she comes today. She often makes it a day or two later due I think to the management of the housekeeping dept.
Marilyn, I'm sorry you didn't get the house you wanted, but like you said, it will give you more time. Be sure to advertise the Corvette in the classic car sites. You should get good money for it. If my son lived closer to you, he would salivate over it I'm sure. He has completely restored a 68 Camaro that is his baby, but his wife wants a Corvette. Doubt that's in the budget though till the boys are both through college.
Jane, I'm glad the WM delivery works so well for you, but I'm leery of so much of their stuff coming from China and the produce in the one near us before we moved was very poor. I don't even know where a WM is near us here. HT will deliver, but John prefers to go and shop. After I get my 2nd vaccine, I may accompany him. He doesn't always get what I have on the list.
It was sunny and 58 yesterday. Really nice. Although I wasn't out other than to take Bunny out.
Melanie's husband turns 60 the 22nd and Joc (their daughter) found a site where multiple people could record videos and they are all put together and he sees them on his birthday. It's really easy to do if someone has set up the site. We did ours Monday. He didn't want a party with his friends because he is depressed at turning 60, which in Korean tradition is the beginning of old age! I'd trade him! He's very active & healthy, bikes 30-50 miles several times a week + playing pickle ball with Mel.
This afternoon, I'm going to sort pages for each recipe book and then go over to the main bldg to borrow their 3 hole punch. Hope to have them ready by the time the binders arrive.
Take care everyone and stay safe and get vaccinated asap. Sharon
Patricia is coming down tomorrow for the weekend while her husband is off bow hunting.
Very cold here and down to teens and maybe lower thru Friday.
I watched the inauguration and enjoyed the music, the poet, and the speeches, etc.
Jane
Sorry I've been AWOL the last couple of days - nothing much to say, and just didn't write. I did have an eye-doctor appointment - no glaucoma problem, even without the drops for 9 months - and all was well.
I watched the moving ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Tuesday night, and then, to my surprise, would up with the TV on all day yesterday. What a relief to have the day over without incident. And with the unusual circumstances (pandemic and potential violence) handled with such grace and dignity.
Sharon, when are you due your second shot? Mine is due on 5 Feb. Those family recipe books are always such a treat. One of my friends gave Margaret a "recipe shower" before her wedding - really good stuff there - and still being used. I know your grands will love having the book.
jane, glad you're having company this weekend. Enjoy! Do you get any of the goodies from the "hunt"? I loved having the ground venison we got from Kate's Wayne.
Marilyn, sorry you didn't get the place you were looking at. I hope that means there's a better choice out there for you. Hope you don't have any trouble selling the Corvette.
alpiner, how's your daughter doing?
Darlene, what part of Texas are you in? I never can remember.
A friend gave me a potted amaryllis bulb for Xmas. The stalk has gotten about 3 feet! tall, and the first bud just started opening Tuesday. So far this morning, there are four blossoms showing - one almost completely open - a lovely dark pink-red color. It's fun to watch.
Mary, it will be about 3 weeks. Don't have an exact date yet. Good news on your eyes. Also good news that everything went off without a hitch at the inauguration. Loved the young girl's poem. What a mind for her age. I didn't listen to the music. I'm not much into country/pop.
Biden's speech was good. Just hope he is able to implement what he said.
As to the cookbooks, it started when my granddaughter wanted one and then my oldest grandson about 5 yrs ago. Then Thomas asked about a year ago and so made them for the last 4. The binders should arrive in the next day or two and then I can get them finished up. Holes are all punched and pages sorted out. The 2 oldest love theirs.
Jane, glad Patricia is coming down. Your weather sounds awful though. We had almost 60 yesterday but cooler today.
Hi to Darlene, Marilyn, & Alpiner. Stay safe everyone. Sharon
maryz our daughter is home , still has the tube in her arm , her stitches were removed from her finger but still sore & swollen . A nurse came this week & cleaned &changed her bandage , drew blood samples . Thank you for asking .
Our medical insurance provider sent us each hand sanitizer & masks . Have any of your medical insurance providers done this ?
I got notice yesterday that I need to schedule an appt. for a COVID 19 shot . I went to schedule it & there was a message saying there were no appts. available at this time . Hmmm !
Alpiner...I'm glad to hear your daughter is still getting health care for her infection. No, I haven't gotten anything from my insurance.
We in the 75+ won't see any vaccine until Feb.
My dear "Texas-Iowa" friend, Joan, passed away yesterday. Her daughter will let me know when her graveside services are this spring.
I got out and got my medicine at the curbside pickup. I also filled my feeders. We have strong winds and a cold front coming in.
Jane
We had 60mph winds here for several days . I found a piece of thick plastic on the deck , this morning my husband discovered it was from a solar hot water panel on the roof that was disconnected years ago .
Good cold Friday! It's 3 degrees here...and feeling like -10 with the wind. I think Patricia and I will be inside today.
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
Good morning Buddies...I see where some of y'all are getting snow again....it's warming up to 70 today....Mary I live north of Austin area..in hill country it's called...Jane so sorry to hear of your friend passing..was it from covid? I still haven't got my vaccine but am on the list...Marlyin...I'm sure God will lead you to the right place ..Sharon Sounds like your busy with recipe books...I have several I should organize...Alpiner prayers for your daughter...Hi to anyone looking in....Spring is right around the corner....stay safe
Darlene...no, Joan had had lung and heart problems for years. She'd been in a hospice place for months.
I'm afraid Spring is a long way away here...to be below zero tomorrow and snow Sat., Sun, and Mon. We also still have snow on the ground.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Jane, Brrrr! Jane, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. With all that cold weather, did you watch the Iowa/IU game last night? John was so surprised since Iowa is ranked 4th, but pleased anyway. Not so pleased last week when Purdue beat us.
Yes, Alpiner, I've received some masks from my insurance co. Hope your daughter heals quickly.
I decided to take a Spanish class they are offering at the clubhouse today. I took a year in college, but have forgotten a lot. It is taught on video by a prof from AL Univ. in the Great Courses series. I hope I enjoy it. If not, I can quit.
Our doctor came today. She switched me from my generic thyroid to the brand. Thinks that will help with my symptoms. My temp yesterday was 96.8 and I freeze to death. Otherwise, we're both fine.
I saw the 2 bucks and 5 does in the woods last evening when I took the dog out, then I saw the buck and 2 does this AM. They must have slept near us last night. I just love to see the deer, although I wish they would leave the pansies alone!
I got an email that my binders were delivered, but they weren't at the office when I asked.
I'll be so glad when we can dispense with the masks and social distancing. Our class can only have 10 and only 1 to a table unless it is husband and wife. Can't get acquainted very well that way. But it's necessary. Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Great visit with niece this weekend. It snowed overnight, but roads fine. She called a bit ago and she had just crossed into MN.
Laundry going and I'm watching football for who will be in SuperBowl.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
It's cloudy here today, with rain predicted for tonight and unseasonably warm temps tomorrow and rain/thunderstorms all day tomorrow.
jane, glad you had a good visit with your niece. And that she making her way home safely.
An old friend gave me a potted amaryllis bulb for Xmas. Over the last 5 days, the bud has been opening, and it is spectacular. Today, there are four huge blooms (each nearly 12" across) and another but now starting to open. I've had to brace the 3' tall main stem with plant stakes and ties. Amazing! And I haven't done anything except water it occasionally.
Happy Sunday to all the Buddies!
At the end of the flowering, if you plant the bulb in the ground or in a much larger pot, next year it will come with more plant/bulb next to it, with even more flowers. Is yours bright red? They are very hardy plants.
Bubble, it's a lovely rich red. The second bud is starting to open, and looks like it will have at least three flowers. I knew it could be planted - just not by me. I'll give it to daughter Margaret and she'll probably have it blooming in profusion next year. :thumbup:
Jane, glad you had a good visit with Patricia and that she is safely back in MN. Glad your roads are clear.
Mary, your amaryllis sounds spectacular. You should post a picture of it on FB. I've never had one for some reason, but they are beautiful.
Rainy/cloudy here today, about 52 for a high.
I had a bad night again last night. So frustrating.
Marilyn, have you sold the trains or the Corvette yet? I hope so.
Hi to all. Sharon
Waiting here for this supposedly "big" snowstorm coming our way. Last night it was to be south of us, now we're "included" in the snow area. Hmmmmm....we'll see, I guess. Doesn't matter...I'm home until Wed when I have a dental appt.
Stay safe and healthy !
Jane
Rain , hail , wind & a bit of sun this morning . We heat with the fire place stove , i got so cold in the house I wore a crocheted hat for awhile . This is in southern California !
Sherry No I haven't sold anything yet. Darnit.
Marilyn, I'm sorry. Have you tried taking it to CarMax and see if they will give you a decent price? It is such a beautiful car, I would think someone would snap it up. Brian said it wasn't in his budget right now, which I suspected. Does Portland Newspaper have classified ads?That might be a good place to advertise it. Anyway, good luck.
Jane, I hope you don't get too much snow. We got rain last night, with thunder and lightening and so got a furry visitor in our bed! John got up with her and took her to his den where the curtains are pulled etc, but she still didn't want to be there either unless he held her. Finally, he thought it was all over and he put her back on the couch and went to bed and pretty soon had some more thunder and she was back up in our bed between us and just trembling. We may have to get her a thunder coat. I can't believe she can still jump up on our bed which is about 3.5 ft. high!
Nothing going on here today. Vet tomorrow and then Bible Study.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Marilyn...two more suggestions...is there a Corvette Club in your area you might contact or an ad, like Sharon suggested in a local or bigger city paper? Many papers here have classified ads for sports cars, etc.
It's a cold, clear day here, but to go below zero tonight. I got out to the dentist and still dealing with a numb mouth. Both top sides had to be "shot" and it's been so long since I had to have that. I usually can get by with the laser on the cavities.
I decided I needed a treat after the costly dentist visit, so I went to a local Pub and had their crispy chicken salad. I ate part there and brought the rest home for supper. I then did some "car switching about"...I still have the two cars we had when Ray was alive, and the one (mine) I hadn't driven for a while, so I got it out and drove up to a town 11 miles north of here...to their locker plant for some hamburger I like to keep in the freezer and a slice of ham I'll cut up and freeze and some local home made peanut clusters. Then filled both cars with gas and stopped at WalMart for a few groceries and now home. Pretty exciting day, huh!
Now home and back into the comfy clothes and will watch my news programs and see what's going on in the world.
Take care, stay safe and healthy!
jane
Jane, you're right, your day didn't sound very exciting, but you did get stuff done. Mine wasn't exciting either. We took Bunny to the Vet and had to wait in the car while they examined her and gave her her shots. She has a small growth beside her anus that is ulcerated from her licking it. It may have to be removed. She's on antibiotics for it right now while we wait for her blood tests to come back. They also want to clean her teeth which I think is a waste of money on a dog her age, but we'll see. If they have to put her under to remove the growth, they could do her teeth at the same time. The vet also has 3 groomers there, so I'm going to take Bunny there the next time, which should be very soon. The price is about the same as Petco and I'm sure they're better.
Other than that, I haven't done much at all today. Hi to all. Stay safe. Sharon
Good chilly morning from the upper midwest. It was a bit "nippy" here this morning...-4 degrees! It does make you move more quickly when outdoors. I put out my garbage and recycle huge containers at the end of my driveway because, well....there's no other place for them. The snow is piled high on the lawnstrip from the driveway apron and sidewalks and I can't life these monsters up over my head, as I'd have to do.
And that's been my morning. I'm sitting in my fam room with the gas fireplace going and reading and drinking hot tea. Pretty stress free. I do have a sore mouth from where they put whatever those contraptions are in side when they're filling the hold they made.
Tomorrow is the Big Squeeze, so I'm glad the storm isn't coming in until Saturday and Sunday. Whew!! I don't want to have to postpone that again.
I see the S. Africa variant is now in S. Carolina. Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, BRRRRRRR! Definitely not my idea of fun. It has gotten up to 42* here (1 pm) with bright sunshine.
Nothing much going on around here. I just keep knitting away. I didn't get a mammogram last year - with the move and the virus, and my time is now coming around again. I'll mention it to the internist the next time I go in.
Stay well and warm, Buddies!
Jane, that is far colder and more snow than I would want. You're smart to stay in by the fire with a cup of tea. I hope your mouth feels better soon. Yes, the extra contagious Covid is in both the Carolinas now. Scares me to death.
Mary, better get that mamm scheduled. What are you knitting? Something for the baby?
My cleaning girl came today and John did the grocery shopping and I've done next to nothing--just play on the computer.
When I take Bunny to be groomed, I might go to the mall near there. If I do, I'm going to double mask.
I have my 2nd Spanish class tomorrow. My recipe books still haven't arrived. Marilyn sold the trains and some other things, so that is good.
Stay safe. Sharon
I'm actually enjoying the snow and cold. It's easier for me to get warm than to cope with hot and humid air. Weird, I know.
This morning I got out to get to what amounts to a small local bakery and pick up some unfrosted but glazed cinammon rolls for thsi cold and snowy weekend. I think that's mandatory in that kind of weather!!
I'm ready to go to Dbq for my mammo, but since they only want you there 10 minutes ahead of schedule, I have a wait before I leave.
Off to check my bank account.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
jane, I've lived in the south all my life, but I feel the same way you do about heat and humidity. That's why I love a/c so much. ;D
I got an unpleasant surprise last night - some major pain on certain movements in my replaced knee. It's never given me any problems since I got it in 2016, but now it is excruciatingly painful when I have it flexed and put weight on it - like getting up out of a chair. I haven't seen an orthopedist since I moved, but had planned to. I managed to get an appointment for 9 on Monday morning, so I just have to make it through the weekend. I've found a couple of chairs that I can get out of (but not my recliner, unfortunately), and I can handle the toilet, so I guess I'll survive. I did have go get an RA come to help me get up once this morning. Sigh......
Stay warm, Buddies!
Mary, so sorry to hear about your knee. If someone could brinng you a tube of Voltaren Gel, it might help you get through the weekend. When I went to the ortho last month and told him I still had a lot of pain, he had me show him where and said I had bursitis in there and he gave me a cortisone shot in each knee. Been a lot better since.
I also had an unpleasant surprise last night. I suddenly got so dizzy, I couldn't stand or get out of my chair. Also have shortness of breath and an upset stomach. Couldn't reach a dr. last night, but talked to both my primary and the cardio office people. Still waiting for a final call back. The dizziness finally left after about 4 hours. Still don't feel really well.
I have to go take the dog out now. Stay safe. Sharon
Hope you're feeling better now, Sharon. Why do these things happen only at the start of a weekend??? I'm hoping my knee is something that can be helped by a cortisone shot, but I'm afraid it's something "mechanical", and will need to be fixed. I may get some of the Voltaren Gel, just to keep for muscular things, but I don't think that's what this is.
Hugs!
Babes! Mary and Sharon....what are you two up to? Good grief. YES, it always happens on the weekend when no regular doc of yours is available.
We're sitting here waiting for what the weatherguessers call a "messy winter storm." Doesn't that sound exciting? I'm just glad to be here inside and prepared. I stopped by the local little bakery yesterday before my trip to Dbq for the "big squeeze" and picked up some carmel cinammon rolls. That's what I have to get me through this "messy winter storm." :smitten:
End of the month time to check my bank and see if everything is good and then pay some bills.
I sure hope Mary and Sharon feel better today and Sunday. Stay safe...esp. the dizziness, Sharon!
My neighbor Gary fell down one small flight of his basement stairs on Monday and didn't think much wrong. Yesterday his pain was 12 on a 0-10 scale and he had Kathy take him to ER. Turns out he broke two ribs. No explanation why it took that long to hurt.
Me, I'm headed to my recliner and fireplace and my Kindle to read away this Saturday.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
What a surprise ! Yesterday I got a refund check in the mail from a business that supplied my oxygen needs after coming home from the hospital in 2018 ! I had pneumonia . Wonders never cease !
Hi Buddies..thought I'd better check in ..been at my daughters since Wed...we sheltered in place and just visited and ate all kind goodies....Mary and Sharon..hope you are feeling better...Jane sounds like you have cold temperatures....It is 70 here today..Well best go fill my bird baths and feeders...all empty...Hi to all...take care
Alpiner...I guess you're not on Medicare? It and our Supplement took care of all the oxygen tanks and tubing and condensers/whatever they're called that make the oxygen. That's sure a big help with medical costs.
Darlene...no 70s here...we're in the midst of that big midwest going east storm. We had freezing rain this afternoon and now it'll be all snow through the night.
I'm glad I have nowhere to be until next Thursday when I go in to see my cancer surgeon for annual physical check.
Nothing else new here...just staying in and warm.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane , yes I am on medicare & have a good medical insurance provider too .
Alpiner....Great! I don't know what the oxygen and delivery and condensers and tubing costs, but I suspect it's costly.
It's been a nice day here. Temp got up into the 30s so roads are just wet.
I did a couple of those jobs I hate...going through the big bowl on a side table where I put mail I don't want to deal with at the moment...and a basket of statements I need to file. Ta da! I got both cleaned down to 5he bottom! 8)
I haven't had the tv on today, but think maybe there's a hockey game tonight.
Stay safe and healthy..and welcome February tomorrow!
Jane
I saw the orthopedist this morning - a nice young man - and had an x-ray of my knee. Nothing out of kilter showed up, and he didn't find anything on exam. I can't take any of the NSAIDs any more (blood thinner and heart surgery), so (Sharon, you'll love this), he recommended using Voltaren Gel. I'll go back in 2 weeks, and we'll see how things are. If I'm still having problems, he may order a CT scan.
And we had some snow overnight. Definitely not like jane's - just on the rooftops and grassy areas, but it's a gray day, with lots of wind, and temps hovering around freezing - so not pleasant at all.
Our facility is getting vaccine shots today, and they've been busy getting set up for that. Just excited that it's going to happen here (even if I've already had the first one and due the second on Friday).
Stay warm and well, Buddies!
Hi Gals, Sorry I haven't posted, but my cardiologist told me at 5:30 Fri night to got to the ER and get checked out. We got there at 6:30, had a CT scan and blood test and chest xray, than sat for 4 hours till they took me up to an ER room, asked me a bunch of qquestions and left me until morning lying on a hard ER bed with no pillows and little heat. Finally taken to a room on Friday afternoon and had several more tests including an echo today. They were trying to rule out either heart problems or stroke, but neither was present so after a horrible 4 days, I am finally home and still don't know what caused it. Now my knee is hurting, Mary! Maybe something in the air. I was so miserable because I hadn't taken a book, John couldn't come in with me until after my Covid test came back negative which wasn't until last night. What a mess. I'm so sick of watching HGTV, the only station I could find that was halfway reasonable.
Mary, I'm sorry you didn't get any help for your knee. I'm going to go get an ice pack for mine. Have you tried that? I also put on the V gel.
Jane, you are really in the middle of the snowstorm, I think. We are in a pocket that most things go around. The mts got a bunch and then it went NE.
Well, I'm going to lie down and read or watch something decent on TV. Take care everyone. Sharon
Sharon, sorry you had such a hard time at the hospital, but glad you got it checked out. Will they do more testing later, to see if something shows up? Scary! Sorry about your knee...and mine is better now. Don't know why it started, or why it ended. I asked one of the RAs to come in while I tried to get in and out of my recliner, to see if I could do it without pain, and I did it. I hope your knee gets better soon, too.
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Bubble, don't know who that is, but maybe Pat Booton? Or someone no longer with us.
Mary, the ice and V Gel helped my knee a lot. None of the bad pain I had yesterday. Glad yours is better too.
Jane, can you see out for all the snow? It's pretty if you don't have to go anywhere or are young, but I've outgrown my love of it. And I did love it as long as I was in IN, but have no need of it now.
Darlene, 70 degrees sounds mmarvelous. We're in the 40's this week, to be in the 50's next. Sounds like you had a nice time at your daughter's. I'm jealous!
Alpiner, that's the kind of surprise I like! I wonder why it took so long.l
Stay safe all. Sharon
They've announced they have 100 shots of the vaccine for the county. We have to call at 2:00 and try for an appt tomorrow. I'm sure the lines will be all tied up, but I'll try.
Sharon... Sorry for the rough time in the ER. Those "beds" are very hard...and to be cold, too. UGH!
The only problems in seeing is at the corner of driveways if the snow is piled up there. I haven't been out on the county roads to see how that is. I'm just staying home. It's looking like Thursday, when I'm suppose to drive to Dbq (45 miles away) for surgeon appt. If it's freezing rain on the highways, I'm canceling and will try to get another appt. I'm not driving on icy roads.
I know my Mammmo was ok. They didn't call me yesterday for more images or other tests.
Mary...glad the knee is better.
I should get out and walk a bit. I did a VERY short outside walk yesterday...I watch the sidewalks carefully for ice. I don't need to fall outside with nobody around. :tickedoff:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi every Buddies`; I went to the podiatrist yesterday abiut my right foot and he will be scheduling an MRI< the Xray showed an old injury that had started to heal. He told me had I come in when I first injured my foot 6 months ago he would have put me in a cast. So I don't know what he is going to do now but better to get it done before I have more packing to do. Gilbert has not found us a place yet. Darn my first and second choices have already sold.[/color]
My husband & I went to the dermatologist this afternoon for freezing spots & I had a biopsy of a spot on my arm . I had a huge spot removed on the same arm a while back , It was from the sun while driving . My husband has what they call barnacles ( we get those as we age ." He had a spot on his nose froze & he says he will look as though he had been in a fight ./size]
Jane, I hope you get an appt for the vaccine. I feel so lucky to have gotten my first and have the 2nd scheduled. I'm glad that you are being very careful walking outside on snowy walks. Have you thought about using a cane for extra stability? Or have you gotten rid of Ray's?
I'm feeling a good deal better today, although I had to get up early to be ready for the cleaning lady at 9:00. She is here now. The podiatrist is also supposed to come today to cut our toenails, etc. I wish she could do something for the arthritis in my 2 big toes though. However, I suppose that would require surgery and I don't want that.
Marilyn, keep us apprised of what your podiatrist says and the treatment. You're wise to get it done before the move. I'm sorry you haven't found a place yet in CA. Something will open up though. Keep the faith.
Alpiner, we all have our spots at this age. Since you live out west, you probably have more than those of us in the MW or East. Since we moved South, we have annual appts. John is super fair, even more than I, and spent most of his youth outside, so he has had a lot taken off, including 2 basal cells. You are wise to stay on top of it.
Monica, my grand daughter-in-law, had a birthday yesterday, so we called and talked to her and Thomas. She is 5 months along with great grand #4 and so far is doing well.
Mary, did they get everyone vaccinated at your place yesterday? Hope your knee is still behaving. Mine is not completely back to normal, but close.
No other news here. Stay safe, everyone. Sharon
Glad to hear everybody checking in.
Marilyn, sorry you've missed out on your first choices - but something will come up. Glad you've gotten some things sold, and are getting your foot taken care of.
alpiner, like Sharon said, we all have those places and barnacles that need to be zapped from time to time. Even though I've lived in the south all my life, I've never been an "outdoorsy" person, so not too many for me.
jane, that snow storm was a really tough one, and I gather there's another one on the way. It's just going to be cold here - really cold for us - down in the 20s, with single-digit wind chills.
Darlene, enjoy your 70s. I'll bet you get a norther or two out of these waves. I was only in the Hill Country once or twice, but I had a distant cousin who lived in Banderas for a number of years.
Sharon, the knee is better, and I can use my recliner now (the best part). I'll keep using the Voltaren, though. My usually weather-resistant arthritis has been bothering me in this damp, windy cold we've been having. Our facility got the first shots Monday, and I'm due for my second one from the Health Department on Friday. I gather reactions around the building varied from none to some folks feeling pretty bad. But at least, I think everybody got the shot.
Jean is going to come from Nashville for a visit on Saturday. It'll be good to see her. She has spent some time with Kate in Kentucky again. All the rest of the family is doing well. I was sent some great pictures of Alison's family playing in the snow (Annapolis, MD). It's fun for the youngsters - if not for us "oldsters".
Stay warm, Buddies!
We both are waiting to get the vaccine until after I have lab work done tomorrow . It is surprising what shows up in lab work .
I have not gotten my first shot yet. Those 80 and over are supposed to start getting them next Monday the 8th. At least that is when we are to start calling for an appointment I was told by Coos Health and Wellness that there may be a delay in the vaccine arriving here and the amount may not be enough for everyone. It seems like this area of Southern Oregon is last to get much of anything from the government. I asked them that since I am Keith's full time caregiver if he could get his shot too. Nope not until after the 21st, with the 70+ group.
Marilyn...good you saw the podiatrist about your foot. Here too, they're not getting the vaccine. 100 shots doesn't go very far in a county of 17,000.
Sharon...I have a cane, but it's not much good on ice. I just stay inside. :2funny:
Mary...glad the knee is better and you're getting company on Saturday.
Darlene...70s for temps ....wow...next week to be single digits for highs and below zero...real temp with wind chills in the -30 range. Again, I'll be inside.
We have a big storm with ice and snow and 40 mph winds coming in tomorrow, so I called and rearranged my cancer surgeon's appt to go over my mammo. I'm not driving 90 miles round trip in that! Radiology hasn't called so I know the mammo was ok.I'll see the doc at the end of the month. He did my mastectomy 32 years ago and we've been meeting yearly ever since. We've grown old together. :2funny:
They had another announcement for covid...call at 2:00 and I tried to call 32 times...all busy and at 2:35 the appts were all full. So, I'll be patient. Got another notice that Walgreen's and CVS would get vaccine....but those are at least 45 miles from me. I'm sure the locals in those counties will snatch up those doses. We're hoping our local pharmacies and WalMart get some vaccine here if the hospital doesn't. Here the age is 65+. Our governor has probably screwed this up too. She's good at that.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Let it snow, let it snow....and it is. The schools are closed, the Urgent Care just sent out email that they're closed, and I'm closed in my nice warm house with my fireplace going.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
Good morning to all...Jane sounds like a good day to stay in pjs and read.....it's supposed to be near 80 here today...so thinking of working in the yard...just finished my walk...5 others also walking.....Marlyin here's hoping you find a house soon....sometimes it's hard to wait...Sharon sorry you had to go to ER.... but Mary hope your vaccine goes well...my grandson got the vaccine...2 was later got covid...Hi to everyone looking in....stay warm and safe
I was suppose to have lab work done today for my oncologist but the lab I usually go to is closed ! We went to another lab & I think the woman at check in was confused . She said they didn't do that there & gave me a list of labs to contact . The same lab was on the list !! I was told I didn't need an appt. !!! We went home & had breakfast & I tried again later . I got so upset my husband took over . He left our number & I'm waiting for a call now . I have an appt. with my dr. next week & need to get this taken care of . In the past she didn't get the lab results & she had it taken care of in her office . I may have to leave it to that this time also .
Alpiner...I hope you get a call and get it straightened out. Those mix-Ups are So Annoying!
Snow, wind, and dropping temps continue.
Jane
We went back this afternoon even though it is a long drive . I discovered they stopped the lab work a year ago at that location . But referred me to another location nearby . I stood in the hall in line for about 1/2 hour to enter the office , after checking in I waited 20 more minutes before actually having the lab work done . We never did get that call !
Alpiner...tough to have to stand in line that long! Here, I have to go to the local hospital, affiliated with my doc's clinic, for blood work or to the big clinic where my derm and surgeon are in Dbq. They have their own lab, radiology, etc. I'm not familiar with having to go to outside labs for bloodwork.
It's a crisp 5 degrees here this morning, with 4 more inches of snow from the blizzard yesterday. Good part is the snow insulates the water pipes so they don't freeze.
I had a haircut today at 12:15 and Krystal just called to offer me an earlier appt. I told her I wasn't sure I could get out my driveway, so she moved me to a MOnday appt.
The wind is picking up, so I'm glad I'm in!
Jane
sorry about the waiting, alpiner. Around here, they have folks wait in their cars, and then call or text for them to come in. Much more comfortable.
jane, I saw on the news about a huge snow-related pileup on the interstate near Des Moines. Looks awful. We've at least got sunshine and no snow/rain today. It did rain a lot last night night.
I called the Health Department about my #2 vaccine. Turned out the marked my card wrong, and I'm not due until NEXT Friday. Oh, well - at least I'm not sitting around here wondering what happened.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
I got a call from the dermatoloist this morning about the spot that was biopsied , it is pre-cancerous , so now we are waiting for the insurance's okay to freeze it off . I grew up in gloomy ,rainy Oregon & I'm not an out door person , the spots are from the sun coming in the car window while I'm driving . I have fair skin & freckles so usually sun burn . I'm not red headed but 2 of our sons had read hair & a granddaughter too .
Hi Gals. What a wide diversity in temps and weather among us. We have been down in the 20's at night some nights and 40's or low 50's most of this week. Cloudy, rainy or misty most of the time.
Alpiner, like Mary, we sit in the car and wait to be called. Going through that kind of stuff is so frustrating. Hope you can get your shot now. We had to have a blood draw this week and the guy came to our villa! All part of the Doctor's Making House Calls group. Really nice during this pandemic. Alpiner, just saw your new post. Sorry it's precancerous, but at least they caught it before it was serious.
Jane, you're wise to put everything off till things clear up. Our beauty shop just re-opened today, so will call for an appt. tomorrow for sometime soon. I'm getting pretty shaggy.
Mary, sorry you have to wait another week for shot #2, but that's not too long. Great that Kate is coming down. I would give anything to see some of our kids or grands or great grands. But hopefully this summer.
I went to Spanish class today and was able to keep up in spite of missing last week. I still remember a lot of it from college, but my pronunciation is lousy--too influenced by my French.
My recipe binders came yesterday and I got one put together last night. I'm going to go do another one in a few minutes. It takes about an hour to do with the page covers, etc. But they look really nice.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
On TV, they warned about being careful with SuperSpreader get togethers for the SuperBowl.
And, so our Governor has repealed the mask mandate and the number of people who can gather as of Sunday morning. So, she's saying big gatherings in bars and restaurants for the SuperBowl are just wonderful!
As anyone in the Midwest has heard, we've got 10 days coming up of highs in the 0-5 range and lows as low as -15. The windchill will be -30 .
Jane
alpiner, sorry about the precancerous place, but the early catch is good. And the freezing isn't too bad.
Darlene, can't believe you're around 80*.
Sharon, I had to laugh at your "French" showing up in your Spanish class. Year ago, when we were hosting exchange students from Venezuela, I took a Freshman Spanish course at the community college. I was amazed and how often a French word would pop up when I was trying to translate - and I hadn't used French since my multiple years when I was in high school and college. Funny.
jane, I just heard on the news about your wonderful governor. Sorry about that. But ours isn't much better. Oh, well... Stay warm!
Our Gov. refuses to Mandate masks, but the CDC has said that wearing two masks is much better than one.
maryz I asked about the spot because it looked like the early stages of another skin cancer I had removed a couple of years ago . That one was huge & the dr. removed a gob of tissue I still have an indentation where it had been . I have had others frozen too .
I've been double masking for quite a while. It started when I got to see and hold the new baby in the family. I have a tendency to sneeze in cold weather, and being able to throw away the inside paper mask is a plus.
-2 temp this morning. Brrrr!
Jane
Good morning...good idea Jane.....have a great weekend buddies
Had a great visit with Margaret and Jean. They brought a delicious lunch from a little local seafood place - crab cakes with huge chunks of crab, spicy shrimp - Yum! And they stayed for about an hour and a half, rather than the prescribed 30 minutes. Nobody else was scheduled, so they just stayed. :smitten:
Mary, lucky you--family visit and seafood lunch! Mary, I took 4 yrs of French in HS and then took both my 1st yr in college. The prof told me he was going to give me half credit in each for my Spanish class because of my French influence, so I dropped the Spanish. Some people can compartmentalize different languages, but I'm not one of them. I can read Spanish and understand simple Spanish, but I run into trouble when I try to speak it. Of course, I continued with my French through my Masters and taught it for 20 years, so I suspect I shall continue to have problems.
Jane, yuck on your low temps. John actually put Bunny's coat on her for her walkie a while ago in our 40 degree temps. The coat was a gift from a neighbor because it was too big for her little Yorkie and perfect for Bunny.
I've done 3 loads of laundry and finished my 3rd recipe book. Will do the 4th after dinner. We'll take them to the PO on Mon.
I double mask too.
Hi Darlene. Hope you have a nice weekend too.
Today is Marilyn's birthday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARILYN! :dog2: :clap: :party2:
Have fun and don't be bashful--move the curser around
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The midwest is a tad chilly today! :2funny:
It was -19 this morning when I woke up! But, it's warmed up and is now -5. Nope, I only went out to take some seed to my cardinals. :coolsmiley:
I've been reading and watching Hallmark Movies and Mysteries and now some hockey. Yep, I'll watch the SuperBowl game later.
:idiot2:
Yes, our Idiot Governor still has stayed with NO restrictions on masks, social distancing, number of people anywhere...indoors or outside. It'll be interesting to see if she just did this for today, or this is our future. :uglystupid2:
Jane, that is terrible about your governor's lack of mandates! Also terrible on your temps! I have several Hallmark movies and mysteries on my DVR that I dip into from time to time.
If any of you know who Marcel Marceau, the French mime, was, there is a movie on Showtime called "Resistance", which tells about his early life through WW II. It is pretty depressing, but I found out a lot about him. He was actually a hero and won the French Legion of Honor for all the Jewish children he saved or helped to save. I saw him perform at IU once back in the early 80's or maybe earlier. I had taken a group of French students down to see him. Amazing! John found and watched the movie and saved it for me, so I watched it this afternoon.
I didn't get my 4th recipe book done, so need to go do it now.
Hope you all are having a nice day and enjoying the game if that is your choice. Naturally, I opted out. Stay safe. Sharon
Nobody seems to be out and about today. This morning there were some pickup trucks going by with snowblowers, etc. but everybody seems to be wherever they're going for the big game.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
We got about 2" of snow overnight, just on the grass, not on the streets. We've had heavy cloud cover, so no warming or sunshine to do any melting. And the temps stayed around freezing all day. Fortunately, nothing like jane's weather in Iowa.
Don't know what I'll watch tonight. I mostly watch CBS, and that's been Super Bowl stuff all day long. I don't do football stuff, but I'll find something.
Stay warm - and may your favorite team win!
I've been out and got my haircut and by the grocery for a couple items and picked up some fast food for lunch at the drive through so home now to finish up laundry and relax. I do see people still wearing masks, though a few in the grocery (Amish couple and another older man) were not. I'm still wearing mine, but I'm not going out.
It's still bitterly cold here and to continue for next ten days.
Supposedly the health care providers will contact us, their patients, when vaccine is available. I bet that'll be months for now. The providers say they don't know how much vaccine is coming or when it's coming. They say they know people are frustrated.
jane
jane, have you called your county Health Department? They might be able/willing to give you some information. I got a text from my HD this morning, giving me the time and location on Friday for my #2 shot. :)
It's warmed up to around 50 today, and the snow is all gone (sorry, jane!).
I hope the game-watchers enjoyed the game last night. I watched stuff on PBS (Miss Scarlet and the Duke and All Creatures Great and Small).
Hi Gals. Finally got the recipe books in the mail this AM. Had to put them in Priority boxes, so it cost a bunch, but they're worth it. I also have Bunny's surgery/dental cleaning scheduled for the 26th. I'll be glad when that's over.
Jane, I'm glad you could get out and run your errands today in spite of the cold. It's supposed to be about 50 here, but still feels cold to me. No snow here. Sure hope you get a shot soon.
Mary, I watched 2 Hallmark movies I had taped. I'm a CBS watcher too.
Hi to everyone. Stay warm and stay safe. Sharon
I just can't believe that some people getting into th 40s and 60s. Here it did not get about 8 deg and tonight will be 7 deg. below. What a day. My pipes all frozen and so no water. I have a man suppose to come in the morning and see what can be done. Says lots all over town with frozen pipes. Some told me have a 4 day waiting list.
We also have 2 ft of snow and more tonight. Good thing for waht is down as I went out and brought 2 big kitchen garbage holders of snow. Will be able to use one bathroom and maybe was a few dishes when it melts. Can't stand dishes in sink/
Now i got my first shot on Jan. 16 and they Called me Sunday and gave me the date of Feb. 19th. for the 2nd shot. Be glad to get it as it does make a person feel safer. I still am going to stick to the 2 mask, staying away from people and not visiting. Don't really think they are 100 % as to what this shot is going to do. Took a long time before they were happy with what the Flu Shots did. Even now it works at only 75% can still get the flu but not has bad.
They tell you later on this coved shot not to take Ibrahim tablets for 2 weeks prior to the first one and 3 weeks after. Looks like it would be listed on the TV more. Also so prescriptions not recommended when taking these shots.I just take the blood pressure one so its O.K.
Maryz. Sounds like your place is doing great. I have not yet been able to visit my friend in hers. Been a year now and not even family can go in. Hers is quite a large place so maybe your is smaller. She was having a hard time remembering people prior and so I am afraid that she will have dementia much worse when I do see her.
I am trying to keep a stiff uper lip as they use to say. (I never did figure that saying out). Reading a lot. not much TV as it seems like the are pushing more Commercials now than shows. All my Tech stuff need working on. Fact think I really do need a new Ipad. Lot can't be done on my 5 years old one now. My Desktop W10 really messed up colour wise. Been playing with it and made it worse.
Even with all the mess we have I still getting at least 5 Robot calls . Have had 4 today. Even my Mobile gets them.
So all stay well as one can. Hope for a early spring. Last year went so fast and now this one seems to be doing the same.
Night all. At least I am getting lots of sleep.
Gosh I had forgotten that I put the picture on after getting my short hair cut. I think It is showing up here. She really messed up with a razor at the back. Had a big hole. Been taking lots of Biotin to help it and now it is lot better. Will wait awhile now before I get another cut. The man I want to do it is really busy as he only opens 3 days. I will wait...
What are Ibrahim tablets?
Good to see you back, Jeanne. Sorry about the frozen pipes!
Hi, Tome!
Mary...our Public Health works with the hospital. I'm on the list to receive emails and phone calls when they have a covid shot clinic. According to npr, Iowa is now LAST in distributing the vaccine! And NO restrictions, according to our Governor.
Sharon...hurrah on getting your cookbooks finished!
Dangerous cold and wind chills continue...and I'm inside with heat turned up!
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
Jeanne, good to see your post. I really like your short hair. I read recently that Biotin is not a good supplement to take. I used to take it for my nails, but it didn't help their strength. I sure didn't need it for hair growth. I'm sorry for your frozen pipes. Didn't you run your water when the temps plunged? Be careful that none of the pipes burst. We had that once in IN. Glad your 2nd shot is scheduled. Ours is too.
Yes, Jane, I'm relieved to get the recipe books done. I wanted to do them, but most anything is a chore for me these days. The Dr was here a few minutes ago to check my vitals per the hospital's instructions. All fine. BP 120/62.
Bible Study this afternoon.
The center is having a special Valentine's dinner Friday evening in the dining room with prime rib!! I got us signed up stat as there wasn't sitting for everyone. Nice to have a special dinner without having to go anywhere, which we wouldn't do.
Stay warm everyone and stay safe. Sharon
How nice to have a special dinner right there, Sharon!
I just ducked out, looking like Nanook of the North, to put out some feed for my cardinals.
It's COLD out there, so I did NO dilly-dallying! :coolsmiley:
Nothing planned for today but to sit and read.
Stay safe and healthy,
LazyJane
Good to see Jeanne back with us. Sorry you're so cold and frozen. Our place is pretty small. I think the maximum in assisted living is 35 or so, plus about 12 in the Memory area. Some of our residents do still drive, but most don't.
I get my second shot (Moderna) on Friday. :thumbup:
Your dinner sounds great, Sharon. I hope your prime rib is good - it's not easy to get it right.
jane, glad you got your babies fed. Mine have gone hungry for a while. I hope Margaret can get them fed this week.
Marilyn, how are things going out there?
Hi to Darlene and Alpiner, too - and others checking in.
Mary. Yours is a small place. I would say they are better. Now the one my friend is in is 3 seperate big buildings. One for Retired people with good health but need assistant living. Another area like Condos.. then Memory care for dementia. This is where my friend is. I would say maybe over 275 people if not more..Not a place I would care to live in.Lot of people do.
I have a man working on my water lines right now. Poor guy. It is 7 deg. out there. Having to replace one 60 ft water line.
Jeanne, I really like it here. It's great having no worries about maintenance/cleaning or food prep/buying, etc. For now, I'm pretty close to "independent" - don't use the nursing services. But it's there when and if I do need it.
Another futile attempt to get a vaccine appt. They only had 160 doses and ONLY way is to call a number over and over. I did multiple times and only get busy signal and then message that appts are filled. Very frustrating.
Another cold day with high in single digit, and even colder to come this weekend. Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Mary, your facility is really small. We have about 300 people in Independent living + assisted, nursing, & dementia care. However, by us being in a villa, we are safer and not bothered by lots of people unless we want to be. Then we go to the main building. My main disappointment is not having a place for my bird feeders. I miss my feathered friends. I see them from time to time on the balcony or in the woods, but it's hard to identify them in the woods from the distance.
Jane, I'm sorry you weren't successful getting an appt for the vaccine. Do you have redial on your phone? That is so handy for such a situation and what I used to get our reservation for the Valentine's dinner.
I finally got an appt to get my hair cut for next Wed. No openings this week. They just reopened the salon after they shut it down after the Covid outbreak a month or so ago. So, I am really shaggy.
Hi to all. Stay warm and stay safe! Sharon
Sharon...yes, I do have redial. I'll wait for the next batch next week. Not any other choices. It's odd to hear of things just opening where you are. We're ALL open...everything...no restrictions...no social distancing...no limit on restaurants, bars, businesses, no masks...and no vaccine.
jane
Sharon, the size is one of the things I like about this place. You get to know all of the staff - and they know all of the residents well. This is a smaller, mostly rural county and community. But there is an unusual amount of professional people in the area. Arnold Engineering (an Air Force test facility) is the primary employer (where Margaret and her husband worked for their whole careers). Anyhow, it works for me.
jane, keep trying - you'll get that shot soon (I hope). As will the rest of y'all.
Sorry Jeanne I can't read your posts. they are too small.If you nade it bolde I could read it.
I finally got through to our local health and wellness office and was to to sign up on line and that this county hs not received anymore vaccine doses. I had signed up on line when I was eligible for the 1A shots along with healthcare workers and live-in caregivers. I told them that and that I am 81, will no more vaccines available was the an swer. Damn!!!!!
So sorry, Marilyn. Keep trying!
We are going to sign up to get the shot after I'm finished with my drs. appts. Have one this morning with the oncologist & & a dermatologist appt. next week ..
Good morning Buddies...well yalls cold weather is in my part of Texas...now thru Monday.. some single digit temps plus wintry mix..at least it usually don't stay long...Jane sorry there's no mandates from your gov..Sharon I like your idea of recipe books..I have sooo many recipes in and out of books...just me...I don't cook much any more..Mary glad you are down for your second shot I haven't had my first yet...but don't mind the wait..I'm glad you like it where you are..that's a plus..Jeanne good to see you post..how is your BP now....are u on the same med? Hope you got your pipes fixed..I will be dripping water the next few days..Marlyin good luck on getting your vaccine..my grandson got the vaccine..then 2 weeks later got covid...Hi to Alpiner and others reading.......have great day
Greetings from the Frozen Northern Tundra! :2funny:
All kinds of warnings out about frostbite with this cold and windchill. I went out three times to take my garbage and recycle containers to the end of my driveway...and I had to tug on them. They were frozen to the ground.
I later when out to put some more in the recycle bin when I emptied my shredder.
I also took some seed out for those beautiful cardinals. They look so pretty against all the snow.
Darlene...sorry grandson got covid. Hope he's ok.
Marilyn...I hear you. Same story here...so few vaccines available here, too. Our Idiot Governor won't talk to local (Iowa) reporters about her no restrictions, but appeared on FOX News with Hannity with her remarks. Maybe he'll vote for her the next time....OH...OOPS...he doesn't live in Iowa...and probably doesn't even know where it is. :tickedoff:
Alpiner....glad you can get an appt for the vaccine.
Absolutely nothing new here...except MORE snow and even COLDER coming. Yipee! :uglystupid2:
Stay warm, safe and healthy!
jane
I'm having a slug day. Nothing scheduled. It's 5o's and threatening rain at the moment. very dark. Oh, I see some has started now.
The deer visited us a couple nights ago and trimmed off all our pansies and liriope (decorative grass)! Grr! I love them out back but not in front! The maintenance men put out a small live trap on the half wall of the carport and caught a squirrel and now don't know what to do with it. If it's still there at dinner, John's going to let it go. We don't want it to starve to death. I think they set it for mice, although I haven't seen any.
Jane and Marilyn, I'm sorry you're having such a time getting the vaccine. Maybe next week will be the charm.
Darlene, stay warm!
Hi to all. Bunny's in my lap. Gotta go. (There's thunder!) Sharon[/b]
Today's appt. with oncologist was a repeat of the day I went for lab work . Exhausting ! I was told to go to another location further away . When I arrived I was told the dr. is at the old address even though I had a phone call that my appt. would be at a new location . They called ahead & told the other office I was on my way . They were over booked & wanted to change the time until later today . I couldn't do that as hubby has a Zoom meeting at that time . Hubby goes with me because its about a 50 mile drive . Finally the dr. squeezed me in . I told her I was happy she worked me in . She said she wouldn't have me come back at a later time , she wouldn't do that to me . I got good news on the lab results & won't have another appt. for 6 months !
I got my second shot this morning and, so far, no reactions. We'll see how it goes overnight and in the morning.
Alpiner...you have had a terrible time getting the medical care you need when you're scheduled for it. It sounds like the kind of thing I encountered in S. Texas. I'm so glad things are better organized here in Iowa, because my patience is pretty nonexistent these days.
Mary...hurrah on the second shot.
Sharon...the deer eat a lot of our plants in the summertime...even the hostas and whatever I have in pots.
It's still below zero and to be worse by Sunday. Maybe warm up some next week.
Stay warm and safe,
jane
We both have our appt. to get the vaccine on Sunday afternoon . Hubby called 211 & was able to talk to a live person & set them up .
Hooray, alpiner! I'm almost 24 hours from 2nd shot and no reaction so far.
Hurrah for those who have been shot or will be soon!
Brrrrrr.....snowing here, -9 and wind chill = -24
We're under advisories to stay in until Monday. So, I am in! ::)
It will be a Lazy Weekend...again :2funny:
Stay warm and safe,
Jane
0 virus deaths reported from 520,000 given the Pfizer vaccine in Israel. Hardly anybody even got sick, suggesting 93% effectiveness.
Wonderful news, Bubble! Thanks for sharing that. We can only hope for something close to that here.
jane, I promise I won't complain about our current 33*, or that we're supposed to have highs in the 30s all week. Brr!
Mary, you took the words out of my mouth about not complaining about our temps, even though I AM cold--as usual. So glad you've had not side effects to the shot.
Alpiner, glad you're getting your shot and that your reports were good from the mamm and the Dr. Terrible that they gave you such a run around though.
Jane, how many layers do you have on? Those temps are unbelievable. Stay in and safe and warm.
Darlene, I didn't comment on your grandson with Covid. Hope it is a light case and no one else gets it. How old is he?
Bubbles, what great news from Israel! Hope it continues.
Today is laundry day. Other than that doing nothing. It is cold and rainy outside, but the winter mix stayed north of Charlotte.
We had a lovely dinner last night at the clubhouse. Prime rib, baked potato, clam chowder, and a warm chocolate tunnel cake that was huge. I only ate half of mine and brought the other half home for tonight. Did I mention that John surprised me with a small valentine plant Thursday. It has a small heart balloon stuck in it and pink ribbons. The flowers are small and pink, but I don't know what they are. Pretty anyway and a nice surprise. He doesn't do that kind of thing too often.
Well need to change the wash again. Hi to all. Sharon
Back from putting away the laundry for today...sheets and pillow cases and towels.
Madelynn is out with the snowblower again on the walk and driveway.
Sharon...I have three layers on, including my parka when I go out, and then lined UGG boots, hat and lined leather gloves and a cashmere long scarf from my sister last Christmas. Believe me, I'm not out long...no walks in this weather, for sure.
I need to work on a grocery order to send to WalMart for pickup Monday or so.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Hi Buddies...Jane I haven't walked the past 3 days..the high has been 32 degrees and we are under winter weather watch thru Monday...sleet..snow and cold..I read on FB where someone posted Quote " Hey Northern States come get your weather..it's down here in Texas Drunk "..lol..we are not used to this ...but on a bright note..it will be 70 by Friday...have a great weekend.....
Darlene...Uh...we don't want the weather back. We're full up with cold and snow....so we'll just let you keep it. :smitten:
Not much activity around...except my neighbor who is moving out of the rental house and into the house she bought 6-8 blocks away. NOT a good weekend to move, but she wanted out by the 15th. They worked in snow and very cold and wind all day Friday and Saturday. Things seem much slower over there today, so maybe they've got it all done.
Almost no traffic on the road out front. I suspect a lot of church services are cancelled for today, given the winter cold and wind chill warnings. It's -6 actual temp here at 12:23 pm.
I did finally get my order in to WalMart for pick up tomorrow between 10 and 11 and I'll get my 'script at the same time.
Stay warm, safe and healthy,
jane
Jane, it sounds like you're prepared in how to dress for your weather. I'm not sure I could find enough layers. Our high is 40 today and that's low enough for me. Not raining at the moment but did last night and will I'm sure later. I hope I get my trip out with Bunny before it starts again. The night trips are John's. The one I really hate in the rain is at noon when I have to take the walker, Bunny on the leash, the pooper scooper, a bag, and then if it's raining, an umbrella and that is pretty much the final straw. So hard to handle everything. John takes her out first thing in the morning, since I sleep in, as well as at night when I don't want to risk falling.
Did 5 loads of laundry yesterday and will fold them shortly when John finishes his bridge game and brings things into the bedroom.
Two of the grands have received and responded about their recipe books. The youngest won't get his till his next trip home as I sent it there rather than to his dorm. Apparently, Thomas hasn't gotten his yet.
Darlene, I bet those temps are especially hard on you since you aren't used to them. Stay in and stay warm!
I finally got an appt to get a manicure for gel polish tomorrow. My nails are just a mess. Splitting, tearing, etc. Chemo did a number on them, but I've managed to keep them decent till the past couple years, especially this year. I suppose age has something to do with it too. My tremor makes it very difficult to take care of them.
Hope you are all having a blessed Sunday. Sharon
Sharon, I envy you your manicure. Margaret has a gift card for me for a pedicure (when I can get permission to get out to get one), and I plan to get a manicure with gel, too. Glad your Valentine's dinner was a good one.
jane, can't imagine being that cold in the winter. We're having the longest cold spell here in three years. It hasn't gotten above freezing today, but nothing on the ground ... yet. We're supposed to get "measurable" snow tomorrow. But around here that means about 1-2", and I know it won't last long.
Darlene, that really is crazy weather for you. And then to get back into the 70s by the end of the week.
Happy Valentine's Day, Buddies!
Marilyn, I see that Oregon has gotten a lot of snow and ice. That's not usual for you, is it? Have you had any problems?
We got the shot this afternoon . I was asked have you read about the Pfizer vaccine as I was about to get the shot . I said I had heard good & bad things about it . Then was asked do you want to get it ? I answered yes . So I got the shot . Had to wait 15 minutes before we could leave in case there was a reaction . No reaction so we left & had a late lunch . Another weird Valentines Day !
Tuesday I have another dermatologist appt. to have another spot zapped on my arm .
Texas in cold bind:
https://kvoa.com/ap-national-news/2021/02/15/power-cut-across-texas-as-snow-ice-blanket-southern-plains/
My daughter lives in Texas --Palestine --outside of Dallas. She said they had 5 inches of snow last night and more on the way today. Also lost power for a couple of hours. Pictures are beautiful but sure not like Texas!!
Stay safe and warm everyone.
Hi, Diglady...I've seen a lot of accidents on Texas and OK roads. I suspect they don't have the equipment to deal with icy roads in big numbers.
Sharon...trying to take Bunny out in the rain sounds like an ordeal for you. Be careful!
Mary...cold down your way, too.
Alpiner...hurrah for getting the shot.
Today is Presidents' Day so no mail. I haven't had any for the last 3 days. Still waiting for some paperwork so I can take my taxes over to my CPA.
Tomorrow is Mardi Gras! Lots of parades were canceled, I understand, and fear of a superspreader.
Our numbers are dropping here, too, and I wonder how much that has to do with all the below zero weather. Not fun to be out in it.
I was supposed to pick up my WalMart order between 10 and 11 and got a text at 10:01 that it wasn't ready yet. It says they're extra busy, and will text me when it's ready. Glad to get that...rather wait here than in the car in their parking lot at -9.
Take care, stay warm and safe,
jane
Anyone who would like to can see my post on current weather in Texas, go to SodaShoppe or Norm's Bait & Tackle forums.
Mary no snow and ice here that is mostly norther Oregon and southern Washington. Just a lot of rain here/.
I went for my bone scan this morning
The weather everywhere is weird. I'm just glad that so far the snow/sleet is staying a little north of Charlotte. The rain is bad enough.
Marilyn, I hope your bone scan results are good. I need to have one too, but I stopped going to the dr. that ordered them and haven't found a new one with all this Covid. Glad you don't have snow.
Jane, your cardinals must love you for braving the snow and cold to feed them. They are so pretty in the snow. Hope you got your WM order. If it is raining too hard at noon, John will take Bunny out, but if it is a light drizzle or less, I try to.
Mary, I wasn't wildly impressed with my manicurist, but the price and convenience are right, so guess I'll stay with her.
The crashes and pileups on the highways in TX are horrendous. I haven't heard how many were hurt or killed.
Well, we've had dinner now and guess I'll watch some TV. Sharon
Marilyn, glad you're escaping the weather. I assume alpiner is, too.
Weather report from Middle Tennessee at 8 a.m.: Temperature is 12*!! Coating of ice on every surface; light snow showers.
Some of our staff stayed overnight, and some managed to make it in anyway. They're sending out "no travel" alerts for an adjoining county because of downed trees and power lines. At least here we have power, heat, and food (the head of food services was one who stayed overnight ... bless her). Unlike jane and Jeanne, governments in this area aren't prepared to handle weather like this, so it's always a major problem. Although this storm seems to be a "major problem" everywhere.
Stay safe and warm, Buddies!
Darlene...hope you're warm and safe!
Tomereader...I don't know where you are in TX, but it appears the entire state is in an emergency.
Good cold and snowy and icy in a lot of places this Mardi Gras day.
I didn't get my WalMart order after all. A woman called and said they'd had an upgrade to their computer system...and yep...it wiped out many morning orders. She said I'd have to order again and says the "pending" on my account will be deleted...at some point. I'm waiting a day or so before I put in another order.
So....instead I did the one thing I have always dreaded at this time of year...doing my INCOME TAXES. :idiot2: :uglystupid2: However, it's so much easier this year since my accounts are now all consolidated in one place. I texted Tammy, my CPA, to ask if I needed to print out the tax forms and she said no, she has access as my account manager for those. I'm just now waiting for the big one from the Dubuque Bank where my main accounts are. What a relief! Last year I had all those medical things for Ray and there were papers galore with all his hospitalizations, surgeries, chemos, etc.
My sister in Ohio texted this morning that they didn't get much snow, but LOTS of ice...windows all coated, etc., and she assumed driveway, but they were going nowhere.
Take care and stay warm and safe.
Jane
Mary, I'm surprised to hear about your weather. It's good that your staff was either able to stay over or get in in spite of it. Good that there is no problem with heat, etc.
I feel for poor TX in this mess. I hope Darlene is okay and since Diglady is posting, I presume she is. I have a daughter in the Chicago area and she said Midway got 18" of snow while O'Hare only got 6"!
Jane, I'm glad you and your sister are staying inside and safe. Good luck on getting your WM order in a couple days. Probably just as well you didn't have to go out yesterday.
It's actually dry and about 50 here today with a strange yellow thing in the sky that we haven't seen forever! However, the rain is to be back Thursday. Still dry tomorrow which is good since we have to get Bunny groomed and my hair cut.
I had a bad night last night, so not doing much today.
Stay warm and stay safe. Sharon
I'm worried about Darlene and Tomereader and any other Texas gals looking in.
It seems to be the time for doctor's offices rearranging appts. Rheumatologist office called with a recording, canceling March appt. I was to call for another appt...but not going to. She hasn't helped me with my pain so why bother. We got through the same routine each visit and then it's come back in 3 months.
My cancer surgeon's office called this morning...a real person and wondered if I wanted to move my Feb. 25 up to tomorrow. I took one of the slots and so will get that over with. That large clinic always calls with a real person and schedules you in. I don't think that's too much to ask. I guess I'm in my "Grumpy Old Lady mood" this morning. :knuppel2: :coolsmiley:
Our Southern gals....MAry and Sharon and Darlene are sure getting a taste of winter!
Stay safe and warm!
Jane
Glad you're getting appointments taken care of, jane. I had one this morning for a PT/INR check. When I called to reschedule, the recording said the office was closed "due to weather" (that happens around here when it snows), and the office would call to reschedule. I'll go next week, when we're due to be back in the 50s. Texas really is getting hit hard with this storm. We're supposed to get more snow this afternoon/evening/tomorrow. But at least we had a bit of sunshine this morning, and the temps have "soared" to 28*.
Hang in there, Buddies!
Jane, so far, we're fine, just highs in the 40's or today 50's but may receive some winter mix tomorrow, but probably not much as we are on the southern edge of the weather. Glad you got your doctor's appts scheduled. I know what you mean about doing nothing and come back in 3 mos.
Mary, you've gotten a lot of winter for you. Stay in and stay safe.
Darlene, hope you're okay with all the weather and cold.
I got my hair cut this morning. John took Bunny to be groomed at 8 AM and we still haven't heard that she's done and it's 1:00! May not take her back there again when we have to have her there so early and they keep her so long.
Our 2nd shots tomorrow! Will be glad to get those & hope we don't have any reactions.
Not much else going on. Stay warm, everyone. Sharon
I am taking Freckles to the Vet today. She is not eating her food only Milk Bones, she did drink som water but has also had diareah s2 times one last night before bed, another one my bed durning the night and one on the bedroom floor, only a little now and then since 4 am.
Hope Freckles is better today, Marilyn.
We're a bit above freezing today, but had what I guess to be 4-6" of fluffy snow overnight. It's pretty to look at, but I'm surely glad I don't have to be out in it.
Stay safe and warm, Buddies!
Afternoon, Babes! This was one of those rare days when everything went just right! My surgeon said the mammo was perfect and his physical exam showed no problems with the incision site or lymph glands, so his "see you next year. Call if a problem develops." I made next yr's appt for April. I hate these winter appts.
I then got the very dirty car washed where they wipe it dry in addition to the heat blowers, and I stopped by Books a Million for a purse size two year date book. I need that to keep track of my appts. Yes! They had exactly what I wanted.
I then went to Best Buy and asked about the latest iPad Mini. They only had a demonstrator, but I ordered one and they'll mail it to me at home.
Applebee's was next, I got my favorite Oriental chicken salad and have enough for supper, too! Back home, filled car with gasoline and put her away for the weekend.
Is all of that way more than you needed to know? 🤪🤓 :D
Texas is still such a mess. Thinking of Darlene and Tome.
Stay warm, safe, and healthy!
Jane
Marilyn, Yuck! What is worse than a dog with diarrhea? Bunny vomits from time to time, but haven't had the other. I do hope the vet was able to give her effective medication. You have so much on your hands as it is.
Mary, we got a little very cold rain today but were missed by the sleet or ice. Thank goodness. We have a high of 37 today, pretty low for us and way too low for me!! I know, Jane, I shouldn't complain when you are suffering through such severe cold.
We got our shots and mail and some books for John. The cleaning girl came today, and then a maintenance guy came a fixed our door bell which kept going off and setting Bunny into a frenzy. Then the pest guy came and sprayed in a few areas where I had seen some bugs. I didn't want them to get a head start although there weren't many. Nothing scheduled tomorrow.
Surprised not to see Jane. Hope she's not frozen in a snow drift! Whew, just saw your post and saw all you accomplished today! Way to go and good news from the Dr. too!
Hi to everyone. Stay warm and stay safe. Sharon
A little lockdown family humor from the Marsh Family;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOiMQZcgvVw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYmSAMcwXA8
Hi everyone...what a week...been without water and power for 5 days...water got turned on around 5 and electricity couple hrs ago....hope they both stay on....course we are having to boil water...but have lots bottle water to use...we had ice..and more ice..then snow..4 inches one day and about 5 inches another....I'm wore to a frazzle.....we Texans not prepared for this kind of weather...it's supposed to be 25 tonight..then start warming up tomorrow...Of course I had food to spoil with no electricity ...hated to throw it out...had no choice...hope y'all are doing ok....haven't read any comments...will sign off for now
We are having Spring type weather . This morning I started out to do grocery shopping wearing a hooded sweatshirt . When I came out of the store I took off the sweatshirt & headed towards home , stopped at an other grocery store & put the sweatshirt back on because that store is always cold inside . Off came the sweatshirt when I got back in the car . Husband said it was 60F . Now this evening it is cooler .
alpiner, glad you're getting some spring. It's supposed to be almost like that here later this week (and it was 13* when I woke up this morning!).
Darlene, glad you've "weathered" this storm without major problems. Sorry about the loss of food, but the broken water pipes that have been reported are devastating. Texas, in general, just isn't prepared for dealing with this kind of cold weather. I hope you get at least a little bit of spring before hot summer sets in.
We've got sunshine today, and at 9 a.m., our temp is already up to 27*. Most of the snow should be gone over the weekend.
Did y'all see the news about the latest expedition to Mars? Amazing that they are able to do such precise things at those incredible distances.
Hang in there, gals! We know we'll be complaining about the heat before too much longer. :thumbup:
Mary....I did see that little "creature" land on Mars. Incredible...7 months, I think, they said to reach there...many millions of miles away.
Alpiner...enjoy 60 degrees. We're hoping to get above freezing...maybe...one day this next week.
Darlene...I've been worried about you. Glad you have power and water back. What an ordeal for most all of Texas.
Nothing exciting here...Stay warm and safe!!
jane
Darlene, so glad you're okay. We were all worried about you. A little spoiled food is a small price to pay. I used to use my deck and a cooler as a refrigerator when the temps were below freezing and we lost power. Of course, we were more prepared in IN, although we never got what IA and TX got except for the blizzard of '78.
I'm doing the usual Sat. laundry. and a few other odd jobs. Nothing strenuous though. I've had a lot of pain the past 2 days from the vaccine although it's better now.
Beautiful sunny day, but only 37 and windy. Supposed to have 60's next week.
Not much else going on. Hope you are all warm and safe. Sharon
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A hurting day here, too, Sharon. We're supposed to be getting snow, and the map says so, but I've only seen a few flakes.
I have a lot of laundry to do, but it's not going to get done today. I'm just sitting with my heating pad and fleece throw, a chai latte, and reading away.
Joints hurt to type, so this will be short.
Stay warm, safe, and healthy,
Jane
Hello my friends...hope everyone. Is having a nice weekend....it is 70 degrees today..so have been sitting in the sun....even tho Ihad to go 6 days with no power...no water...I'm still glad to live in Texas...very unusual weather for us...it thundered in Feb...so the saying goes it will frost in April...we will see..Jane how do you like your mini I Pad...or do you have it yet..glad ur mammogram went well and your physical....Sharon did ur weather warm up?...Mary hope all is well with you.....on a positive note I received a snack Box from Amazon from my kids for my Birthday which was Feb 17 ...filled with all kinds of goodies.....have power and water...so all is good...take care....CC
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, Darlene! :hb2:
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, DARLENE! :hb3: :hb3: :hb2:
Darlene...this is my second mini and it's not any different than the other one...except I could do the whole set up by putting them next to each other! Incredible. The mini4 had a sticking home button, and in these times when I'm at home all the time, I didn't want to have something not working. I ordered it at Best Buy on Thursday about noon, and it was on my front porch the next day about noon! No extra charge for shipping!
We got 3 more inches of snow yesterday, but temps to warm into the 30s this week. We need a slow thawing to avoid flooding.
Stay safe,
Jane
YeeHah...it's above freezing! Sunny and you don't get frostbite when you sneak a peek outside!
:2funny:
My drivers license was expiring soon , I thought I would need to go into the DMV but was able to take care of it online . It was nerve wracking but I got it taken care of !! Had to answer some questions , set up an account with password , then paid with credit card . I was dreading going into the DMV & taking a test . I got my real ID last year & took a test so that probably helped . So glad is taken care of !
Then called my dr. to get some of my meds refilled before I see him next month . Usually I get them by mail . /size]
Darlene, HAPPY, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! I hope it was a good one.I'm also glad warm weather has returned for you! we're in the low 60's with sun today! Yea!
Jane, I hope you're feeling better now that the temp is up a bit. Way to go on the new mini Ipad. I've never used an apple product, and don't want to learn now, but I know most swear by them.
Mary, hope you've warmed up too and that Margaret got the birdseed out for you. I got my gel nails yesterday. I hope they do the job. It wasn't a very neat job though.
Marilyn, how is Freckles doing? Haven't seen any updates on FB or here. I hope she's all better now. Bunny has her surgery and dental cleaning Friday morning.
Alpiner, good for you getting renewed online! I used to do that in SC. Don't know if I'll be able to here in NC or not, but I have 4 more years and who knows if I will even be driving by then.
Don't know who I've missed but Hi to all who pop in. Stay safe.
Sharon
All is good here. We're into lovely pre-spring weather - high in the 60s today, with rain (only rain) coming in for the weekend. My big excitement for the week is going out tomorrow to get my INR/PT check at the doctor's office. With any luck, nothing will take a long time - it's just a finger-stick.
I hope everybody's fur-babies are doing well. There are two dogs living here, and they've had to be put in "no-bark" collars. I've heard they just vibrate when the dog barks - no pain involved. The pups were getting too yappy and really annoying other residents. The collars seem to be working - I haven't heard them lately.
Stay safe and warm, Buddies!
Tuesday greetings to EveryBuddie! It's in the low 40s now, so everything is melting a bit. Good to get the snow and ice off the roof.
I made a trip out to WalMart for my groceries and stocked up on milk I use in my chai lattes. I've become a Ultrapasturized fan. This milk is good until 4-18-21! While it's a bit more expensive, I guess....$3.00 for a 1/2 gallon, it never spoils on me like regular pasturized does. It tastes no different. It is hard to find, but the organic ultrapasturized sure works for me. I asked nephew and wife...the veterinarians...and they say it's fine...it's the milk used in making cheese.
So, I'm all set for groceries for this week, and I went to a new Casey's (Iowa convenience store/gas station/fast food chain] and put some air in one of my front tires that seems to have a very slow leak.
Of course, the cold weather lowers the pressures too, so I got it back up to where it should be.
Nothing exciting here.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, I used to keep that UHT (shelf-stable) milk, too. Then I found out that you can freeze milk, so I started buying milk in a gallon jug, and decanting it into smaller containers to freeze. Then I could thaw those smaller quantities - and didn't have milk go bad. Cheaper, too.
Sherry I did post an updayte on freckles. She is doing better, She was groomed yesterday too. She is eating good now and the soft stools are just about gone, not quite a firm as before she got sick,.You know she is getting older though nd I can sure tell. She is almost 14. I am sure going to miss her when her time on earth is over.I've been looking for a senior Cattle dog
Marilyn, sorry, guess I missed the update, but I'm glad she is doing so much better. Our babies aren't babies anymore, are they. Bunny is almost 13. I can't bear to think about her leaving us, but I know it will happen. She is our last dog. At our ages, it wouldn't be fair for us to get another one that would outlive us and none of the kids want another dog.
I'm glad everyone is warming up. It was in the 60's and sunny today. John took Bunny for a long walkie so she could bark at the geese! Ha!
Mary, that's great that they found some no-bark collars that work. Bunny is a barker, but since we are in a villa, she doesn't bother anyone.
I'm having a late night. It's 2:00. I guess I'll go back to bed and try again. Sharon
Good morning...just a quick post...my other 2 Sons that do not live here are coming to check on Mom today..and inspect the pipes...etc..other things needed done..I have a list....so here's wishing everyone a warm healthy happy day
Darlene...good to have sons who want to "check up on Mom." Those temps you Southern gals have sound intriguing. I won't see those for a few more months...and after a lot of snow has melted. We're in the high 30s.
Sharon...I hope you were able to get back to sleep. I had one of those awake every hour nights two nights ago and it made me tired all day.
Marilyn...good news on Freckles and her feeling better.
Mary...hope things are warmer there, too.
Nothing going on here.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Darlene, that's wonderful that your sons are coming in to check on and fix anything. How far away do they live?
Jane, I didn't get to sleep till after 4:00 and I had told John to wake me at 8:30 because the cleaning girl was supposed to come--but she didn't, so I'm a walking zombie for nothing. Glad you've warmed up there.
I called the groomer at the animal clinic and complained about her cut, etc, so she refunded me half the charge. I had put off the call because I hate those kinds of calls.
Nothing much else going on here. I worked on my Bible Study lesson for 4 hours yesterday and finished the 5th weeks work. There are 10 weeks of it so I'm half done. Not sure it is really worth the work because we only have 3 people including me to discuss. Guess I should give another look at the Spanish lesson for Friday.
Another beautiful day here. A bluebird and a cardinal visited me on my balcony yesterday, at different times. I love that.
Hi to all. Sharon
Wonder where everybody is today. Guess everybody's day has as quiet as mine has been.
Hugs to all!
You're right, Mary. Hard to do even a semi-interesting post when there's nothing even semi-interesting to post. :uglystupid2: Ugh...life during a pandemic.
Well, our snow is slowly melting. Still lots to go, but the driveway and walks are all down to the concrete and the yard is slowing losing some of its 14 inches. We're even seeing that big yellow ball in the sky and warming up into the low 40s.
Nothing else much planned.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Lost my post, darn it.
Got up at 8:00 AM, made coffee, stirred up a pan of Oat Bran Cereal with cranberries and started on my project. I made up a pan of banana bread, and hope it's as good as the last one I made (using this recipe). House sure smells good, not too much longer to cook. Waiting on it to cool is the hard part for me!
Guess I will go into the back bedroom and hang up some clothes. I tend to wear something, put it down on the bed and forget to go back and hang it up. Should take about 30 minutes, then I may proceed to other housekeeping chores...or may not. I am into a Mystery novel on my Kindle and might just sit and read that, finish off my coffee and see if the spirit moves me to get into the "hard labor" of cleaning house. When I was a teenager, my mom used to make me clean the house on Saturdays, before I could even go hang out with friends. I could do a living room, dining room, kitchen and two bedrooms in no time flat and still have some "get up and go". Unfortunately, these days, my get up and go, got up and went!
The weather here went from really warm and sunny, to cloudy and overcast, with thunderstorms last night, rain and wild lightning, and thunder to knock you out of bed. Consequently, I didn't sleep well last night, so I may be running out of steam pretty quick (preferably after I have a slice of that banana bread :) Bye for now.
I guess I haven't had much to say either.I think memory care for Keith is going to come a lot sooner that I expected.I didn't get any sleep last night, Keith was up in the hallway rattling my door knob several times, I tried to ignore him but at 1"30am I told him to leave my door knob alone. This mornng he has no recollection of even being out of his bed. Help me Jesus.
Marilyn, I'm so sorry. It's very hard on you, I know - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Hugs from here.
tome, I know you live in Texas. I grew up in Houston, and still have some family in the Valley. Darlene is in the Hill Country. What part of the state are you in?
Rain here for several days - predicted 4-6" over that time, but with temps in the 50s. jane, glad you're getting some melting and some sunshine.
Just got the notification to sign up for my appt to get the Moderna Vaccine this Sunday. YAY!!!
Maryz, I'm in Dallas.
Marilyn, Hooray! :nanadance:
Tome, I don't know the Dallas area well. My parents were both born and raised and are buried in Bonham (Fannin County), but I never spent much time there. My in-laws lived in Ft. Worth, but they moved there when John started college (Rice - where we met), so he never lived there. All different from when I lived there in any case. We moved to TN in 1962 when John graduated, and never left.
We just found out that after Monday, when residents and staff get the 2nd shot, we're going to be able to have in-room visitors, an hour at a time, with documented full vaccination or within-3-days negative Covid tests. Plus tests can be done here in-house. Hooray!
Mary, what good news regarding visitors. Our weather seems to be about the same except we've had no snow. We had 2 70 degree days this week but it's down in the 40's now. We can have visitors, but everyone who wants to come is waiting for the 2nd shot + 2 weeks before coming.
The family had a Zoom "Gender Reveal" party for our 4th great grand. It's to be a GIRL!! After 8 boys in a row in the family, it was time. I love the boys, but girls are special.
Bunny had her surgery and teeth cleaning yesterday and came through it fine, but we won't hear from the biopsy for at least a week. Think good thoughts that it is benign.
Marilyn, so glad you're getting your shot. What about Keith? I'm sorry that he is declining so rapidly. I still say you should raise cain with his boys about helping. Have you sold the Corvette yet?
Jane, glad you are finally thawing out. Life isn't very exciting for any of us.
Tome, your banana bread made my mouth water. I love it! My recipe is about as old as I am, although sometimes I use applesauce instead of oil and a Splenda/sugar mix instead of all sugar. Cuts the calories and doesn't change the flavor surprisingly. You sound more energetic than I.
I'm doing my usual Saturday laundry. Whoo hoo!
Have a good day and stay safe. Sharon
Tome....your Banana Bread has me very envious. I LOVE that bread.
I usually buy small ones at the Farmers' Market in the summer and stick them in my freezer, but I'm all out, so need to check the small bakery at a local small store.
Marilyn...HURRAH on the shot appt. I'm still waiting and waiting. Maybe it is time for Memory Care for Keith and a lot less stress on you.
Sharon...hope Bunny is ok.
Mary...sounds like good news on having visitors soon.
Yesterday I did go out for a tour of the new jail and Sheriff's office. It's quite a place...very high tech and secure and safety measures for the guards. They have both minimum and maximum security cells and even a padded room for those totally out of control.
Two of the County Commissions I recognized were helping with the tours and I spoke to one about handicap accessibility at the Court House. It's very hard now. Steep ramps that make handling a wheelchair person difficult. He listened and said they'd realized that.
We're under another weather advisory... winds up to 40 mph ahead of a cold front.
Nothing exciting here...tomorrow is a haircut and grocery shopping and Tuesday a bond issue for the schools to vote for.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, it's amazing to me that sometimes government offices are not easily handicapped accessible. I remember the City Hall in Chattanooga was VERY late in even having a wheelchair ramp into the building. Sorry you're getting another wave of winter.
Areas in TN just west of us got some lines of really bad thunderstorms last night, flash flood warnings, and even one set of tornado warnings. Just grey today, so far.
Margaret is getting my tax documents mailed to the CPA this morning. :thumbup: Always glad to have that stuff into the right hands. CPA asked if I had received any stimulus payments. I told her I didn't know - didn't even know what to look for. I know I didn't receive a paper check in the mail, and didn't find anything electronic on my statement, but I wasn't sure I'd know it if I saw it. Oh, well...
Happy March, Buddies!
(birthday month for me and my two granddaughters)
Rabbit, Rabbit for those who do that on the first of a new month!
;D
A sunny but cool morning here...low 30s, high 20s. I'm off to get a haircut in a couple of hours. I checked on vaccination news and there is none here. "Not available in your area" is frustrating, to say the least.
Take care and stay safe!
jane
I see Mary and I were on the computer at the same time.
I'm waiting for one more tax doc and then, I can hand it all over to my CPA...and I love doing that.
My sister, who worked for H&R Block says I can do it myself, but my nerves would be more frayed than they already are.
jane
Regarding taxes, I am also waiting for the last tax doc, but I think it is in the mail today, so need to go over and pick up the mail. I have the rest organized but not on the questionnaire yet. Mary, we got the direct deposit of the stimulus checks + a letter that said we didn't have to declare them on taxes.
Bunny is reluctant to do #2 since her surgery, but John took her for a long walkie yesterday which stimulated her. No luck today though. Poor thing. Otherwise, she seems fine.
Got all the laundry finished & folded, so can start the week clean! :D
Jane, I hope your cold front doesn't bring more snow. I do hope you get an appt for a shot soon.
Saw some tulips coming up in my neighbor's yard! Also a couple daisies. However, the deer have been here again munching on our pansies. Pulled several clumps out! I put them back in their holes, but couldn't really reseat them, but it rained last night, so they are blooming today! They are so resilient!
Nothing else going on here. Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Hi Buddies...hope your Monday is going as you like...had all my kids here for a week...my older son lives here...the other 2 sons and daughter does not...so my sons checked my pipes.And other things on my Mom to do list....loved having them....now it's too quite...it's 50 and very windy in my part of Tex..warmly days forecast..Jane...not heard that saying...Rabbitt...Rabbitt....Sharon..my stimulus check was DP to my account...they say we will get another...not sure...Hi to Mary...Marlyin...and any I missed....have a good rest of day
Hi every Buddy: Got my shot yesterday, no side effects not even a sore arm, I got the Moderna vaccine. My Ca, realtor and ?Gilbert checked out a place yesterday, it is sure an answer to prayer and everything that I wanted Double pane windows, laminate flooring with some rugs already there a large fridge with water dispenser and double doors and freezer drawer, both washer and dryer. 3 bedrooms 2 bath,living room and Den, the bathrooms and kitchen have all be completely remodeled. All the doors in side and out have been enlarged to accommodate a wheel chair. There is even a dog yard in the carport with astro-turf. I am bidding $4000 more than the asking price to insure that I get the place. I am so excited.
Here it is Wed. morning. I have decided not to take that place as the down payment and closing costs would deplete all our savings leaving us nothing to move on.[/col or]
Marilyn, the house sounded wonderful, but as you decided, the bottom line is more important. Hurray on the shot!
Darlene, sounds like you had a wonderful week with your kids.
For any of you not on FB, Bunny's biopsy came back benign! :dog4:
My cleaning girl came today.
It's sunny & nice out and we're supposed to be rain free for a week! Yea! Mary, I've seen that there is a lot of flooding in KY & TN. Hope none of your family are impacted.
Not much going on here. Bible study yesterday and Spanish on Friday, but that's about it.
Jane, I haven't heard "Rabbit, rabbit" either.
Hope you are all leading a more interesting life than I am. Take care everyone. Sharon
Marilyn....wise decision. You can't deplete everything, as you well know. Glad you've obviously gotten approval on a loan when the right thing comes along.
Sharon...Poor Bunny probably has a very sore back end. It's in the low 50s here, so I got out to WalMart.
My friend, Kathy, said a store here in town told her they no longer were making Oxiclean spray. That didn't sound right to me, so I looked at WalMart and they had the large refill bottles, so I got her one of those.
I hope, like a lot of things, it's just a supply chain thing.
Darlene...how great to have all the kids at Mom's place.
I spent the morning on the phone trying to find a vaccine. Tried Cedar Rapids and Dubuque both. They're not taking any first shot people...trying to get second shots to those who need them....so hurry up and wait.
I also did a short walk when I got home, and do another one this afternoon.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Sorry about the house, Marilyn. It does sound great. I wish Keith's sons could help you out some with the initial moving costs. Oh, well... Glad you didn't have any problems with your vaccine. I had no problem with either shot. The folks here got their second shot on Monday, and a number of them have had some or a worse reaction from the second than they did with the first. I hope your second one goes as well as mine did.
Darlene, glad you got to see your kids for a time. I hope I'll be able to see more of mine since our rules have relaxed somewhat.
Sharon, how nice to see the tulips. Margaret has been sending me pictures of crocuses blooming at her place. Such lovely harbingers of spring. Glad to hear the news about Bunny. I know it's a relief. No problems in my immediate area with flooding.
jane, what I had heard about "rabbit, rabbit" is from my friend who grew up in Virginia. You're supposed to get out of bed on New Year's morning by jumping over the foot of the bed and yelling "rabbit, rabbit". ;D
I haven't had anything show up on my "new posts" thing from S&F in two days. I had to go to "Forum" to check in here. Oh, well.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Well, finally I've been SHOT! Yes, got the first covid shot this morning at a grocery store in Cedar Rapids. As I was waiting the 15 minutes after, I realized two other women waiting were also from Manchester! Honestly, I don't know why our County is not getting the "surge" of vaccines the papers talk about. Anyway, I'm first "Shotted" and have appt for second one at end of the month! Whoo Hoo...what a relief.
Spring kind of day here...temps in low 50s as we still have snow on the ground, but I hope it all disappears in the next week or two. I'm ready for spring!
I'm still wearing my mask out and about, of course, regardless of what our Idiot Governor says.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, amazing how many "idiot governors" we have managed to acquire since Covid19 inserted itself in our lives? Right?
So glad you got your shot! (I'm still "on the fence" about getting mine.)
Joanne
Tomereader1, as a Nurse I am curious as to why you are "on the fence" about getting the vaccine. Some think the vaccine came on board too quickly but they don't realize work on Corona Virus had been in the works for YEARS!! I do hope you get the shot. You need to protect yourself and others around you. Stay safe.
Speaking of idiot governors, Texas and Mississippi governors have declared the pandemic over and are opening up their states in a move that Dr. Fauci calls inexplicable, and Biden calls Neanderthal.
Recorded serious vaccine reactions account for just under three percent of all of those given in the US.
HOORAY, JANE!!! My Kate just got her first one today, too.
And I got a very special treat yesterday. Margaret got to visit me in my apartment!!! This was the first time she's been here since right after I moved into this space. And Kate may be coming down to visit this weekend. :smitten:
Hope everybody's getting at least a taste of spring now.
I can't tell you what a relief I feel since I've gotten the first shot. [My Mom was a RN way, way back in the day...the 1930's, and from her I know I got the pro-medical view.]
It also feels like spring is just around the corner....or maybe under the snow we still have!
Mary...what a blessing to have your girls be able to come in and visit with you.
Tome...it's a decision everybody needs to make for herself.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Congratulations, Jane, on finally getting your shot! I know how relieved I was, so know you were even more so after the wait you've had.
We've been bouncing around temp wise from the 50's to 60's and everything is greening up.
Mary, how wonderful that Margaret was able to visit and Kate this weekend. Sure wish my kids were close enough to.
Joc's oldest turned 6 today! How did that happen?! He is so smart and good looking and sweet too--at least from what I hear. I haven't seen him since May 2019 at Thomas' wedding. Same for all the family except my kids who came individually for TG, Xmas, & March before Covid got serious. Those visits were to celebrate my 80th.
John's TV went out last night, so we will be going shopping tomorrow afternoon. He's such a news junky, he's going into withdrawal! So I have to give him some time on mine. We had hoped it was a cable problem and had Spectrum out, but unfortunately it was the TV. It's 13 yrs old, so I guess that isn't too bad.
Hi to everyone popping in. Stay safe. Sharon
Sharon...I am so relieved...didn't realize how stressed I was. I had to carry my cell phone everywhere for fear of missing a call from the "List" at the hospital. Don't need to do that now.
Our temps are slowly edging up and will be higher once we get all this snow off the ground. Low 30s this morning, but to be to near 60 by middle of next week ...so 'they' say on TV weather. It's actually good that it doesn't melt overnight so the rivers aren't overwhelmed.
Only reaction to shot is a bit of a sore injection site. ;D
I've changed my bed, gathered up towels in the bathroom, but I think I'll wait to start laundry tomorrow. Don't want to get all my "work" done in one day! :idiot2:
Our Friday group isn't meeting tonight since Gary has Jesters...the eat and drink part of the Masons...so he's off to do that somewhere ...Waterloo or Cedar Rapids or ?? So, Kathy and I are going out for supper here locally.
I actually "shopped" yesterday....with a mask....at the gift section of one of our local drug stores. I haven't been in there for over a year.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
I too m very relieved after getting my first Covid shot. Yesterday I got a call from one of the nurses, asking is I had my first shot and were there any reactions since Sunday and did I have any questions.Having been a caregiver to elders for over 20 years and being a Veterinary Recovery Tech for anther 6 years, I too know the importance of getting the vaccine, Everything medical is a part of my entire being.
Today I cooked Freckles her meals for a week and still need to divide it up and put away. She will be 14 in a few months and still raring to go for her walks every day. Here breed is so active and has good longevity.
So that said it is time for a walk. I'll put on her rain coat and get into my rain suit and out we go rain or shine.
Glad that everybody is getting the vaccine. My Margaret got a chance to get here today, and jumped at it. She had thought it would be longer. So she's a happy camper, too! She and Kate will be coming to visit with me tomorrow. Our Exec Director here still can't tell me when I can get a mani/pedi, but says I'll be among the first to know when she knows. :thumbup:
Margaret brought me a lot of my knitting patterns from the storage unit today, so now I have more things to choose from to work on.
Do y'all watch PBS? Our station is in the midst of their beg-a-thon, so they're showing some of their old, but good shows, with the long pledge breaks. I tend to record something so I can fast-forward through all that stuff. BUT, the other night, our station played something called "The Colorado", which is about the Colorado River. I've watched about half of it, and the scenery and photography is spectacular. Can't wait to watch the rest of it. Just wanted to recommend it.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Mary...hurrah for seeing 2 of your girls!
Hopefully we are truly seeing that light at the end of a verrrry long tunnel!
So all of the Buddies now have at least the first shot?
Spring appears to be making a sneak peek into our weather. I will be glad to see the snow and ice gone.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
So glad everyone is getting their shots or has gotten them.
We went to Best Buy yesterday and got John a new TV. When we got home, I discovered it was a much more complicated setup than before, so spent about a half hour or more on the phone with Spectrum tech. She was absolutely great! We got it all set up. Unfortunately, the picture doesn't seem as clear as before. After John's bridge game, I will go in and check out the settings and see if I can improve it any. If not, we'll take it back Monday and get another one. It's supposed to be a good one--Samsung, but who knows.
One the way to BB, we saw all kinds of daffodils and cherry trees in bloom! Made me so happy. It's sunny today, but in the 50's. Will go up to the 60's or so tomorrow.
I'm doing laundry too, Jane. My usual Saturday routine.
Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon, I love my two (2) Samsung SmartTV's. One is 3 years old, the other is probably 6 or 7. Getting a new TV set up is not a task for an amateur. My daughter is the TV, Phone, Computer guru, and can set up most anything. Hope you can get the picture to your liking. (Hint: it may not be the TV, could be the Spectrum...don't tell them I told you this) Always remember, if you make changes to the "settings" write down what the settings numbers were, and then the new ones, so you can go back to where it was if the new ones don't work as you'd like it.
Good morning...guess I'd better check in...our temps are back to normal...warm and increasing humidity...yard is greening up tho...been taking care of bird feeders and put up the hummer one...Hope everyone that wanted vaccine..has it...I haven't got one yet...we have 0 cases here right now...here's wishing everyone a great week.....
Darlene...I hadn't realized you've not yet got the vaccine. I hope it's soon, even if no new cases in your area. We continue to have new cases and we're still waiting for spring. Lots of snow gone, but still lots to go.
We really can't safely put anything in the ground until the middle of May. Winter hangs on a long time up here.
It's warming up, though, and that's wonderful...maybe into 50s or a bit higher now.
My weird ear ache seems to have disappeared. Who knows why....one of those goofy things.
Not much else new here. Niece says she's coming down to be with me for my second Covid shot at the end of the month, so that'll be nice.
Still waiting on bank info so I can dump all of this on the accountant.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane...on the list for vaccine...they don't come here often.......
Oh, Darlene, I know what the wait is like when you're "on the list." Does HEB give any of the vaccines? I ended up at a grocery chain in the nearest large city ..HyVee...for my shot. They had an RN in a small office off the pharmacy. Where we were in S. Texas, HEB was really the ONLY grocery store, except for WalMart.
Thanks, Tome. I did get it all adjusted to my husband's preferences, so think I'm done with it. Didn't write anything down, but would have been a good idea.
Darlene, I sure hope you get called soon for a shot. So much stress till you get it.
Mary, loved your picture on FB. Looked like you had a lovely visit with the girls.
I talked to Brian and Lori yesterday for quite a while. Nice. They call pretty often.
Jane, I finally got the tax info from our financial guy, so need to finish things up this afternoon and maybe get them in the mail tomorrow.
Nothing else going on here. Hi to all. Sharon
All good here. Got to visit once with Margaret and Kate, and once with just Kate. And then
we got to Skype with Alden (the Atlanta great-grandson). So a great weekend! Alden is 11 months old now, and almost walking. He pulls up all the time and cruises, and uses a kiddie-walker. (Looks like some of the old ladies around my place. ;D
Darlene, I hope they can get to your area soon with vaccine.
Sharon, it's always good to get through the set-up stuff with new electronics.
The girls did a bit of furniture re-arranging for me - and that's a good thing.
Happy on-coming spring, Buddies!
We got our 2nd shot yesterday afternoon . Later in the day my heart was racing . It only lasted about 4 hours & I had no energy . I didn't feel the shot & asked the woman giving the shot if it was over . I told her she was very good at her job !.
Alpiner....Hurrah for Shot #2!
Beautiful day here...in high 40s, so I took one car that was filty out for a wash at an automatic car wash and picked up a few groceries. Then home to do the floor mats. They get terrible over the winter.
Doing some computer work and now going to take a break.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good Tuesday Morning, Buddies!
Beautiful sunny day and the snow is slowly disappearing...mostly now where it was shoveled or blown to clear driveway or sidewalks...or large parking lots!
Nothing exciting here...I took the dirty mats from my car and have them in the sink in the basement...needed a second scrubbing.
Tomorrow I'm meeting a former co-worker for coffee after her dentist appt here in town. She lives 20 miles away so we often meet on her "dentist day."
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good Morning from the left coast.Yesterday Imade 2 trips to Goodwill with all kinds of blankets, stuffed animals and mattress pads. We will never use or need those things. I now have 3 empty Rubbermaid tubs that those things were in since I moved from Ca 12 years ago. So it all needs to go. The stuffed animals were from the attic I have no idea whose they were. Little by little I am getting it done.
So hard, Marilyn! Mental and emotional as well as physical. Hang in there!
jane, glad you're finally thawing out.
My Jean (youngest) has an appointment to get her first shot on Thursday. She's diabetic, and reservations in TN just opened up for folks of any age with such medical conditions (she's "only" 59). That'll get all of my girls with at least one shot accomplished!
Hurrah for Marilyn and making a dent in her huge task!
Mary...great news on the "kid" getting her shot!
Things are opening up here, too. Hospital advertised this morning they have appts for anyone 65+. So, it seems like those of us above 65 have apparently gotten our shots somewhere or the other. So, it's also open here now for those 18-64 with preexisting stuff.
We're to have some rain today, so that'll pretty well take care of the snow that's left...for now, anyway.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals. Mary, wonderful your girls are getting shot. None of mine are eligible yet. I will be so glad when they are. Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend.
Jane, hurrah for the snow disappearing! And the car clean!
Marilyn, little by little, box by box you'll get it done.
Alpiner, glad you got your 2nd shot.
Yesterday was Thomas's birthday, so called him to wish him a good one. They had flown down to Melanie's in FL to celebrate it and get spoiled.
Things are opening up little by little here. They are letting 25 eat in the dining room now at each seating. We went last night and it was nice. They also said we could start playing cards now, so we had 2 tables of bridge yesterday! The 1st I'd played in a year. Fun.
Mailed in the tax stuff to the accountant yesterday. So glad to get that done. My accountant wanted it by 3/15, but didn't get our brokers 1099 till last weekend! Just hope it arrives on time. Sent it Priority from the PO. Since selling our house, those monies are now invested, so it is much more complicated than in the past.
I think John and I are going to take Bunny for a long walkie in a bit. It's a beautiful day and in the 70's.
Take care all. Sharon
Our "summer" weather...in 60s...has left and we're back to our normal 30s and low 40s.
Last night we had thunderstorms and a lot of rain, so a lot of snow disappeared.
I started a new borrowed book this morning, but have sent it back. It turned out to be about human trafficking and sexual abuse...ugh...no thank you.
I've stripped the beds and have clean sheets out and will have my cleaning lady help me put them on. I've bought bamboo ones with straps on the corners of the fitted and that helps them stay on. I also like the feel of them.
I should walk, but too much wind and joint pain.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
I'm with you on the sex-trafficking books, jane. I like a good "clean" murder mystery, but I don't read or watch those with torture/crazy serial killers/etc. Not my thing.
Rain is a good thing to help get rid of snow - but it does have to get warm enough for that. ;)
Sharon, I know you're glad to be able to get more active in your new community now. I hope you didn't overdo your walk with John and Bunnie.
I've got some good stuff happening this weekend - for a sad reason. Sue's father-in-law has died in a town near Chattanooga (not unexpected). So she and her kids will be there this weekend for the funeral. I doubt that I'll get over there for the funeral or visitation, but I think at least some of them will come over here (about 1 1/2 hours away) to visit with me briefly. I haven't seen my granddaughters since last July, and even longer since I've seen my grandson. And with the restrictions relaxing, I hope I really get to "see" them!
Jane, sorry the cold and rain have returned. No fun for us with joint pains. It's still in the 70's here. Had a lovely walk yesterday. There are benches at the far end of the lake, so I usually sit there while John takes Bunny farther on a rougher path. There were some other ladies there, so we chatted while I waited on him. Had 2 mallards in the lake. Also saw my deer in the woods later in the evening.
Mary, hope it works out for you to see the grands. I know the feeling of the long distance. Got a picture on FB of Leyton, my 8 yr old great grand up at bat at Little League try-outs. He's quite athletic. Almost 2 yrs since I've seen him.
I haven't done a whole lot today. Picked up a new Spanish workbook and have been looking at it. But that's about it. I agree with you all on the gory, abusive novels. Hard to find interesting ones that don't have some aspect of that though.
I'm taking Bunny in to get her stitches out tomorrow morning. I'll be glad to have that done. She seems to be pretty normal now.
Hi to all. Sharon
ADT, my alarm company, came as they'd promised, and the tech upgraded something in the main unit. I also had asked him to change all the batteries and he did that as well....door alarms, smoke alarms, motion sensors, and my two fobs. He did all of that in 30 minutes. The batteries had never been changed and we've had the system for 8 yrs.
I emailed about the bank statement I had not received...seems it was mailed March 3, but I haven't gotten it! She emailed it to me and I printed out the 22 pages. I couldn't have missed a mailing that thick. I called @nd got an appt with the accountant for Monday. I'm anxious to get it in to her.
Winter is return Monday...with cold and snow!
Stay safe,
Jane
Jane, the mail is ridiculous anymore. The important things take forever and just the junk comes through. Glad you were able to get your stuff via email. Since our accountant is in Indianapolis, we had to use the mail. They've been our accountants since we opened our store back in '83, so we trust them. I had done our taxes until the store, but then it was way to complex for me. I have no accounting background.
BTW, I told you that MacComber wrote Chesapeake Cove, but I discovered it was Sheryl Woods. I picked up the 1st book of the series at our library. Good reading, no gore and no explicit sex. She is very similar to MacComber.
I took Bunny to the vet this AM to get her stitches out. She was not happy, but they said everything was healing up well. This was the first time I had driven there by myself. I am so unsure of where things are in this area, but I got there and back with no problem. John was playing bridge in person at the center here. Just social bridge which isn't his thing, but he's gotten to meet some guys this way.
We're going to eat at the dining room again tonight. Makes for a change. Nothing else going on here. Hi to all. Stay safe.
Hurrah for you driving yourself, Sharon! You know you can if you have to.
Would you believe the PO just delivered my fat little package from the bank! It's dated March 2 and took 10 days to go 45 miles straight west. I emailed my investment lady and told her...and that they might consider the Pony Express the next time. I know that would have been faster. You're sure right about the PO being royally screwed up with this new jerk they put at the head of it. I'm glad to hear John can still play bridge. That won't be happening here, I guess. Two gals have moved to an assisted living place, another is in the Nursing Home. Time does take its toll on us.
I did read the Cedar Cove series and I've seen the film version on Netflix and Hallmark. Unfortunately, there's only one film season.
We're told BIG storm coming Sunday and Monday...and that probably means it'll rain a bit. Usually the warnings are far more scary than what actually happens.
I got out and to the PO this morning to mail back an item I'd purchased online but that doesn't fit. I also filled the car with gas and stopped in WalMart for some things, then the other grocery ....and am finding Diet Coke with no caffeine impossible to find.
Nothing else exciting here.
Stay masked up, safe, and healthy,
jane
Jane, I found out months ago that caffeine-free soft drinks have gone by the wayside. I always drank CF Pepsi. There hasn't been any in my stores since before the Covid thing, the store managers don't know why they don't get it anymore, and I keep forgetting to phone the Pepsi distributor locally and ask if they'll tell me why. I even looked for CF Coke, store didn't have that either. Must be something going on that they prefer not to tell us about! (Uh, oh, conspiracy theories? LOL!)
Tome...thanks! I looked and looked and thought I must be missing it. There was Vanilla Coke, cherry coke, regular coke, no sugar coke, big bottles, reg bottles, cans and tiny cans...but no caffeine free. I finally found a 12 pack of smaller bottles on one shelf. Weird. Guess I'll stick to root beer!
Nice morning here, and then it's all to go haywire tomorrow and Monday. Life in the upper Midwest!
The restaurant we went to last night was full. It's in a small town south of me and there were no parking places anywhere on the Main Street in front of this place.
Nursing home announcing they're opening for rescheduled visitors. That has to be a blessing for those there.
Stay safe and healthy.
Hello to everyone...my area was without electricity today...in fact was 8 hrs before it was restored..not sure what happened as the weather isn't a factor..70 and wind....Glad to see most have got their first shot and mabey the second...there's none here..but I still wear mask if I go anywhere...Hi to all looking in...
Yikes, Darlene, on no power and no apparent cause. I know tornadoes are dancing across the Panhandle of TX, and a supposedly big storm is roaring out of Colorado and Utah.
We've been warned, and my old joints says weather pressures are changing. I've turned a few battery operated clocks ahead as well as microwave and stove. I think I'll go up and take a hot shower for these old joints and read in bed.
Take care and stay safe and hoping Darlene can get a shot soon,
jane
Darlene, glad your power wasn't off too long. Although almost any outage is "too long".
It is great to be able to have visitors "in house" again, even on a limited basis. But I had a super special day today. So much family and so many hugs. Margaret & Jean (daughters); Sue & Randy (daughter and son-in-law); granddaughters Alison & Sarah, Alison's husband Joe; grandson and wife Paul & Katherine; granddaughter-in-law Darby and (of course) great-grandson Henry. What a great afternoon!!!
What a wonderful day for you, Mary!
While our Southern Buddies bask in 60-70-80 degree weather, this Buddie is in a big snow squall! Yep...down in low 30s and snow, snow, snow.
I started out to tax appt...got out on highway...now covered again, but I have all wheel drive, and was about 5 blocks from home when Tammy called and said we could reschedule for tomorrow if I hadn't left home. I told her I had left, but cars were sliding around so we rescheduled. I turned into an unplowed street, go turned around and back home I went! I've not driven in snow for a long time. No school here today..remote learning day.
Enjoying my comfy clothes and my fire.
Stay safe
Jane
HORRORS! Jane.
Yep, it was, Mary. 4-7 inches said the noon news. Snow has slowed, but the wind is nasty. I can imagine the whiteouts out in the open areas...of which there are a lot here.
My rheumatology office called again....real person this time...telling me I needed to reschedule as my NP wouldn't be in the office until the end of May. It sounds as if she's got a medical issue. I told her the appt had already been canceled by an automated call and I wasn't rescheduling. She apologized profusely, but I'm not ready to reschedule. My rheumatology appts don't seem to bring any relief, except when my SED rate is so high it's polymyalgia.
Stay safe,
jane
Hate to tell you this ... It's in the mid 60s here, and the sun just came out after a brief thundershower. All kinds of stuff is blooming, crocus, narcissus, pear trees, redbud, pink (deciduous) magnolia. It's gorgeous to look at, but we have some of the worst allergy problems in the country. Always a trade-off, right?
Good Morning.. I misplaced the bill for the new registratin for my car and can't get through to DMV. They want numbers I don't have on the website. GRRRRR. I finally got eith an appt for hhis first shot on Friday. Yesterday two places returned my calls too late.
Marilyn...how frustrating!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARY! ENJOY YOUR DAY.
I have tax appt at 11:30, will make stop at grocery for a couple items...tomorrow is another day of wintry mix. We have snow on the ground, but roads are wet only.
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
Same here, Maryz. Neighbor's Bradford Pear in glorious white bloom. The neighbor behind me has a redbud that is simply stunning. It is a small tree, but covered in those hot pink (fuschia) blooms. My grass is brown, but the weeds are green! Temps near 80 yesterday.
Happy Birthday Mary....all is well here
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARY! :happybday: :hello: :cheer:
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Jane you have all the balloons, but they aren't in my emoji selection, even under "More". Why?
Hard to believe you have snow again. Glad you turned around and got home safe. We dropped down to the 40's and 50's again with rain. My bones are screaming too. Have any of you heard of the home remedy for arthritis that involves soaking golden raisins in gin till it's all absorbed and then eating 6 or 8 a day? I've read about it over the years and now I'm going to try it as soon as I can find a liquor store and buy some gin. We don't keep hard liquor on hand, so haven't even seen a store around here, but think there's one in the mall.
I played bridge this afternoon. Had fun, but didn't have very good cards.
I had a virtual appt with my neurologist yesterday and he said that he thought I might benefit from a relatively new ultra sound treatment that targets a spot in the brain and stops the tremor. I have read up on it and need to call the hospital and talk to them before I decide to do it. It's kind of scary.
Darlene, sorry about your loss of power and no vaccine. Hopefully you will get the latter soon.
Marilyn, I'm glad you got an appt for Keith. Hope you get the registration bill. You didn't put it in the car glove compartment, did you? Just a thought.
Well, TV time. Stay warm and safe everyone. Spring is bursting out all over here too. Sharon
Sharon...I don't know why you don't have the balloons if you're clicking the MORE here in the reply box.
The snow from yesterday is slowly melting and I'm so glad I moved the tax meeting. She seemed pleased I had everything she needed. I teased her that I was going to bring the receipts in a shoe box or garbage bag. She laughed and said "It happens!" I cannot imagine being an accountant and facing that. It's a relief that she'll get it filed electronically soon and that'll be over for another year.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
And thanks for all the birthday wishes. I got my "present" last Saturday, with getting to spend real time with my daughters and grands. But Margaret brought me a bouquet of daffodils and some pink magnolia blossoms from her yard, and Sue sent flowers from a local florist. Also when Margaret came by, she hung my Navajo rugs on the wall. I love having them where I can see them, and look forward to having more "stuff" on the walls soon.
jane, glad this latest snow hasn't lasted too long. My CPA has gotten my tax stuff, so that's done for me, too.
Sharon, that gin & raisins thing has been around a long time, hasn't it. Hope it works for you. I used the CBD oil for a while a few years ago, but I don't know that it helped any. I have talked to people who swore by it, though.
Again, Happy St. Pat's Day to all the Buddies!
Dreary, rainy, cold day here...more like November. I decided to do something for me, so scheduled a pedi for tomorrow at 1:00. My feet need a treat! :2funny:
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Jane, I don't know why I don't have balloons either. I used to! Glad your snow is melting and that you got your tax stuff turned in. I sure was glad to get ours mailed off.
Mary, we went to the mall today and found an ABC shop & John got the gin for me. I'll fix the raisins tonight.
I went to Walmart and exhausted myself. It's a huge store. Got most of what I wanted except for a watering can for indoor flowers. Also took back some pillowslips I had gotten at Bed, B & B. They were supposed to be Sateen, Egyptian cotton and looked like rags when they were washed. I had gotten 2 sets and only opened one & used and washed it, so I took both sets back. I didn't get a full return, but did get a store credit for most of it. By that time, I was exhausted, so we came home, although there were a couple more places I would've like to gone to. I guess I'll hit them when I take Bunny to be groomed the next time.
I have thought about trying the CBD, but from what I've heard it is hard to find a pure oil without other junk in it and the doctors don't know either.
We're going over to the dining room tonight for corned beef & cabbage, one of my favorite meals. They had some St. Pat's entertainment and all at 1:00, but that's when we were leaving to shop. We had waited for my cleaning girl and she didn't come. That's such an aggravation, but she'll probably make it tomorrow.
My neighbor's dog is dying of kidney failure and is just devastated. She decided she was just going to hold him till he passed and not put him down. He's a small Yorkie. Bunny will miss him too. I feel so for her.
All for now. Take care and stay safe. Sharon
You can buy the pure CBD oil at a dispensary Sharon. Just don't buy any online unless you are buying for a pet from a pet CBD site like Lola Hemp or Cannanine. Don't feel embarrassed going into a dispensary, lots of seniors are buying the pure CBD oil without the THC in the oil.Just go in and tell them what you want, and what it is for. Some are even buying it with a small amount of the THC.
And it's Friday...again! :2funny:
Snow is only left on north side of driveways or where it was piled by snow removers. I'm hoping to get out a bit this afternoon for a walk when it warms up a bit.
Nothing else much going on. Going out for supper tonight to a BBQ place further down on the river where they've reconstructed the dam to make a "lake." I'm not wild about BBQ and heard it'd changed owners, so we'll see. I'm sure I can find something to eat...esp. if I don't have to prepare it! :smiley6600:
I'm looking forward to next week....get a haircut and Wed. Patricia is coming down to go with me to get my 2nd Pfizer shot on Thursday in CR, and we'll have lunch there at a place we both like and then she's staying for a day or two to make sure of no reaction. I'm so looking forward to having that second shot.
My sister and BIL are coming out on Easter Sunday....they've both had covid and have both had the second shot several weeks ago. Ohio is much more organized on these shots than Iowa.
Stay healthy and safe,
jane
Marilyn, what do you mean by a dispensary? A pharmacy? They only have bottled stuff that they don't know anything about either.
Jane, I hope the barbeque is good. I'm not a big fan either. It depends on the sauce. I don't like one that is too hotly spiced. I'm a wimp in that area. Hurray that you're getting your 2nd shot and that Patricia will be with you. Also great that your sister & bil are coming for Easter! I know you will be thrilled to see them.
We have decided to make the trip to our church for Easter. They are being very careful on social distancing and taking temps etc. I just can't stand the thought of not attending Easter services again this year.Also, it will give us a chance to see some people we haven't seen since everything shut down last March. I've been so glad to be able to watch the services streamed during this time. This will probably be the last time we go to our church since it is so far away, but decided it was worth it for Easter.
Nothing else going on here. Going to Spanish class this afternoon and dinner this evening. St. Pat's dinner was great. Had Grasshopper pie for dessert too.
Gotta go. Hi to all. Stay safe. Sharon
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Saturday Afternoon First Day of Spring greetings!
I've been down to neighbor's to do a little computer cleanup for them. He somehow got on an email chain out of Facebook and wanted off. It's for the motorhome they have. So, I had to click around a bit and think he's now out of the group.
Then, I put on a heavier jacket with a hood and walked to town. It's just mid 40s and a strong wind, so that worked, stopped in town at the coffee shop for a chai latte and came on home.
It's Spring OpenHouse in the town shops and quite a few young women out and about. Coffee shop was full.
Nothing else going on here.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Buddies..hope y'all are having wonderful weekend...Bubbles is changing my profile picture for me.....mine needed update...so thank you Bubbles...Sharon I have thought of using the CBD oil....but just don't know where to order it from..,Not legal in Texas....Jane happy to hear you are having guest...family...that's always nice...I love having mine..I have another great grand child...# 11. A boy...Carter Jack...hope to get to see and love on him soon....Have wonderful rest of weekend....
I think CBD oil is legal in Texas, I heard of several shops that sell it in the suburbs of Dallas. Don't know if they are still open since the Covid hit last year.
There seemed to be something on the news every night about a shop that sold all sorts of CBD items, but not since last year.
Thank you Bubbles for posting my new picture....hadn't updated in awhile....We have had nice weather the past few days...really need rain....haven't did anything today but read and watch tv...lazy Sunday...Shouting a big hi to everyone....CC
Marilyn, pot is not legal here, although CBD oil is. There are a lot of places that sell it, but they look really seedy and I wouldn't trust their product to be pure.
My raisins should be ready to start taking tomorrow. They had to sit and soak up the gin for a week. Almost there.
Darlene, love your new picture. So pretty. Congrats on the new great grand! #11, Wow! We're expecting #4 in June.
Jane, sounds like you're staying active and getting out.
Thanks, Tome for the link.
My neighbor's dog died Fri. Her son took them to his property and buried him. I wrote her a note with the Rainbow Bridge Poem included and as I was taking it over to put on her front door yesterday, she pulled in and broke into tears when I told her how sorry I was.
I had a virtual visit with a neurosurgeon today. Had to wait 45 minutes! As bad as an in-office visit. Anyway he was nice and very knowledgeable and wants to see me in person, so the office will call me to make an appt.
Tonight, we're eating in the dining room, and tomorrow I play bridge. Other than that, not much going on.
Mary, where are you? Hope all's well with you. Also, Alpiner and anyone else I've missed. Stay safe. Sharon
Sorry, folks - I've been bad about not writing.
When I took CBD oil, I ordered it from Amazon or Walmart - don't remember which now. It wasn't too expensive. Neither medical or recreational marijuana is legal in TN, but it's okay to get CBD oil products.
Darlene, congrats on your new great-grand, and to Sharon for your next one on-the-way.
I think it's really turning into spring around here. We've had a string of lovely days - temps in the upper 60s-70, and sunshine. Trees are starting to leaf out, along with the flowering stuff. Lots of pollen along with it, of course.
Hugs and Happy Spring to all the Buddies!
Cotton Candy.
first time seeing your new picture here. Love you hair style. seems to now gone that beautiful shade of gray that I like. Mine still not enough silver in it.
I am now paying for all the sitting around I have done for a year and sleeping so much. Hardly walking other than to the grocery.
So today I decided time to now get out and walk my 3 miles a day like in the past. Sure found out that my joints now moving like a year ago. I was out of Breath after first mile. Going stick with it now. See if I loosen up.
I do think that the 2nd shot messed my insides up some. They did say that was the reason for still being sleepy. But got it over with..
Was 67 deg here today and so that get me more in the mood to walk.
Bubble. Can Isend you my photo from last week ? Look so tired on the one on now. Had so much sleep that I look little better.
Of course you may, Jeanne, with pleasure.
Darlene....great pic. Your hair is beautiful.
Jeanne...good to see your posting. The long year and hard winter made moving around hard for all of us up north.
Sharon...wish I could play bridge again. I really miss it.
Mary...good to see your post.
Rainy day here and for the week. I got a text my taxes are ready, so I need to go over and sign so they can file electronically.
Stay safe,
Jane
Goodmorning....almost noon...got up late..with not a lot of energy..Sharon..hope the gin and raisins work....I have heard of people using that...Jeanne good to see you posting...do you walk 3 miles a day when you walk...thx for complement on hair...I just let it do whatever...and it's really all grey...Mary..bet your Navajo rugs are beautiful...Marlyin hope things are better for you today in getting things done...Jane..we sure need rain...last night in west Texas they had rain then a huge dust storm...my son said it was terrible...thx for liking my hair..better go find some lunch..Have a great rest of day
Ventured out in a very light rain...storms to come tonight "they" say on the TV weather.
I got my taxes, paid my bill, and headed home to make out some checks for Uncle Sam and Princess Kim Reynolds (haha...our Clueless Governor). Can you tell I'm not one of her fans??? :2funny:
Still drizzly and gloomy, so going to get a sandwich and sit in my fam room with my fire going and read.
Stay safe, Buddies!
jane
Darlene, great new hair-do and photo! We got our rugs at the Crown Point, NM, rug auction a number of years ago, buying directly from the weavers. A great experience!
jane, it's always a good feeling to get those checks in the mail. I should be getting my stuff back from my CPA before too much longer.
Jeanne, good to hear from you. Three miles is a lot - at least it is to me. Good luck with making your goal.
Sharon, sorry to hear about your neighbor's dog - always hard. Glad you're getting to play some bridge. When is your new baby due? (or did you say, and I've forgotten)
Nothing going on here. Jean (my youngest, in Nashville) got her J&J shot on Saturday. It was a mass vaccination event - in the parking lot at Nissan Stadium, expecting 10,000 people. She said it went really smoothly - she was done and gone within 30-45 minutes of her appointment time. And no second shot. Margaret and Kate will be getting their second shots around the end of the month. Yea!!
Hi All.
yes I thought I would get back on the computer again. Sort of got tired of technology of all kinds. Fact let a few things get to me. Never have been good at handling things that just could not get a answer to right away. Now that seems to be everything. Can't reach anyone on the phone. Bank impossible getting in to there and need to do lots of things on Estate and things in Lock box. That whole thing is a mess. Think going to have to redue over again.. Been 13 months now driving around with no Auto licence. Due again for driving test in April but not heard a thing from them. Got a couple of letters from State extending my old one. Now it looks like they may extend them until june. Even called the Police chief and he says as long as people do not have a wreck showing up they don't know what is going on. Just keep good insurance up to date and not worry about it. This is all paid up now for another year. I don't think I have put 200 miles on my car since last year. Wish I had never bought a new one. Insurance doubled.
I even quit walking other than to store and it really has messed me up as I now have made up mind to get back to the 3 miles if possible. Thing is I never noticed that that balance is not as good. Never had problems. But never it seems to be getting back to normal after walking this week. Was cooking and putting a few pounds on so watching that. Sleeping to much. Quit that also. Got to get back to normal living best we can as a don't think this thing is going away this year. I have had my shots and so feel safer.
Lost 5 friends who if not getting together at least talked on phone. Not seen my best friend in the Senior living appt. Even her family not seen her other than through the Window. Over a year now.
Blood pressure seems to be doing O.K which surprises me. I don't seem to be bothered by depression like some I know but I just can't stick to anything I start doing. Lots of things need worked on around the house but I need some heavy stuff doing.Should be cleaning out lots of things as we are stuck in but just put it off. Even reading a book takes me twice as long. Library just open for us to pick of shelves again but can only be in for a hour. Always loved spending time in libraries. Got another IPad and trying to fix so can use 2 Ipads but forgotten so much on how to work with the system. Books and things like photos all automatically show up on both but apps do not move. Need to find out again how to put new apps on. Again I play for a short time and then give up. Need to work with Technician
Well just like when talking to people these days I just have gone on and on. Not even going to spell check this one.
It is warming up here and so I look for some type of normalcy soon. .
Good to see the postings this afternoon. It's been a rainy, cold and windy morning here, but rains have moved off to Illinois to visit Jeanne!
Patricia just called from the Welcome Center on the MN-IA border where she filled up her car and is ready for the rest of the trip here. The spaghetti sauce is in the slow cooker, so that'll be easy.
I've caught up on laundry...sheets, etc. and my personal bookkeeping.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Mary, good to see your post. I started the gin & raisins yesterday, but no results so far, probably will take some time if it ever works. Our new little great grand daughter is due the end of June. I would love to see your Navajo rugs. I bet they are beautiful. I have oriental rugs, correction, an oriental rug that I love. I had 3 others, but passed them on to Melanie when we moved. One was a small one we had bought in Turkey. I miss it, but there is no good place for it here. Mel's cat thinks it's his now.
Darlene, I love gray hair like yours or white. Mine is still mostly dark blond with some gray in it. It will probably never be really gray. My mother grayed really early & so did Melanie. Mom's hair was a beautiful white in her later years. Melanie's came in gray after her chemo, so she is dying it blond. Still startling to me to see her blond. Her natural color was dark brown, but I guess she wanted to be blond like the rest of the family. Lori's is really blonde and always has been. Brian's is more my shade now. John's too. I like your cut too. I have an appt to get mine done next Friday so it will be nice for Easter. I signed up for the 11:00 service for Easter. Because of the social distancing, they require signups. They are having 3 services. Overflow will have to watch the streaming on screen in the Fellowship Hall. I'm so looking forward to getting back to church again.
Jane, I am so tired of rain and drearies. We have a few nice teaser days then it's back to the rain. Glad Patricia is about there. Hope you don't have any reaction to your shot.
Brian got the 1 shot J & J and it really affected him for a couple days. All the states are lowering the ages of eligibility so hopefully all my kids and grands will get it by May at the latest.
My cleaning girl came today. Then John & I had to read through and sign all the legal docs for the Transfer on Death of our investments for the broker. I so hate legalese! Anyway, it's all done except for getting our grandkid's SS#'s since they are contingency heirs if anything happened to their folks.
Nothing scheduled for tomorrow. Spanish Friday.
Jeanne, good to see you posting again. I think procrastination is a given with old age--at least it is with me. Good for you with the walking though. Wish I could do that. Just can't though.
Bubbles, hope your election comes out well. Didn't sound too good this AM.
Hi to Marilyn & Alpiner & Tome. Everyone have a nice evening. Sharon
Hello everyone. And to whom it may concern. I have to skip over your posts becuse there are too small for me to read. You know who you are. I can't reply to your posts of I can't read them. I have Macular Degeneration which means there are dark spots in my vision. It also means that eventually I will go blind. Please take those facts into consideration when you are posting in the forum. t is not that hared to make your type larger, but it is very frustratng to me not to e able to read your posts..
Not much new here. it is raining again today. I may have a buyer for Keith's corvette. My neighbor has a son who is interested and another son who knows some one from the local corvette club. Yay!!. I eed to get it sold and also the classic 50 yr old Buick Opal. They can't go to Ca with us. Don't have a house yet bit our saving account will be bigger if we can sell those two cars.
Good luck with the car sales, Marilyn. Selling them would be that proverbial "win-win" situation - more money and less stuff. :thumbup:
Frustrating morning yesterday. I was scheduled for just an INR finger stick with the nurse at the doctor's office - easy/peasy, right? After sitting an hour in the crowded waiting room, with no sign of getting called back, AND facing another hour sitting in a treatment room, I decided to leave and reschedule. Now I'm scheduled to go tomorrow morning, when the doctor himself doesn't have office hours - just nurse and lab. Hopefully that will go more smoothly.
We're in for a couple of lines of severe weather today. It's just raining now, but supposed to be much worse this afternoon.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Marilyn, good to see you post and to hear that you may have the cars sold. That will be wonderful for you. I didn't realize you had MD and that it was so bad. I have a friend who has had it for a long time and she gets shots in her eye or eyes monthly which keeps her able to keep playing bridge and reading. She is in her 90's, so those are about her only outlets. She had to give up driving of course. I hope they are able to control yours enough that you won't have to. How are you coming with sorting and pitching things from the house? I can't remember a time I was more stressed, so you sure have my prayers and good thoughts. (and I had help!!)
Mary, there is no call for you to have to wait an hour for a finger stick. When I used to get those, my dr. had a clinic 1 morning a week and people were in and out in 10 mins at most. Thank heavens I no longer am on blood thinners and don't need them now.
I got up early this AM (for me) so that I could go to the grocery with John. There were some things I just needed to get myself. He has no patience for looking. I have been wanting some floral foam to make an artificial flower arrangement for months, but he could never find some one to ask. I walked right in, saw a girl and got it first thing! I also had some electric toothbrush heads that needed to be taken back because they didn't fit my base. Because I had opened them John was sure they wouldn't take them back, so I took them in and no problem, but they had to order the right heads. I shouldn't get so aggravated with his shopping since he has done it through all this pandemic, but it drives me nuts.
I hope Jane is getting her shot today and without reaction.
Nothing else going on here. Take care, everyone. Sharon
Thanks Jane.
Your pouring rain reached us. Still storming and suppose to be 50 mile winds tonight. Hope we are not going to get spring like last year.
Marilyn . Will be great if you can sell both cars before you move. I think certain things have to be on autos to be driven in Calif.
Have most on here now had both shots ore the single one. I did have a few problems after the second one but now seem o.k
Good to see @ll the posts.
I got the second shot Thursday and Fri. Was a difficult day...body aches and a lot of additional joint pain. I pretty much sat all day. I had a long night's sleep and felt much better today.
Patricia is going home tomorrow.
Jane
Good sunny morning! Yes, I can see the ☀️... and very few ☁️. So, a bit chilly...low 30s, but to warm a bit by afternoon.
Patricia has left for N. Wisconsin. It was a great visit.
I'm feeling back to normal.
Quiet week coming up. Just need to do lots of laundry and get that caught up, and I'll write checks for tax estimates. Ugh!
It's to be a very windy week...45-50 mph.
Patricia and I went out to two stores on Saturday, and more people were shopping than I've seen in a year! These were "decor" places and young women were buying.
Both places required masks and we liked that.
Take care and stay safe,
Jane
Very quiet in here this weekend.
jane, glad you didn't have much trouble with your second shot. Fun with your sister is great, too!
We had some ferocious storms overnight, with lots of lightning and thunder and rain- all night long. But at least no tornadoes in this area. The sun has come out now. I got an invitation to Alden's first birthday party. He's the great=grandson in the Atlanta area that I've not seen before. I don't know that I'll be going, but I know his grandmother (Margaret) will go. Of interest is that the invitation specifies that "masks are required"!
Fun note - the very nice 98-year-old across the hall has just gotten a Samsung tablet - and I'm her go-to for questions and "how-to". Love to see her getting involved in new stuff.
Happy week, Buddies!
Got my second Moderna shot today so farr so good but it has pnly been a couple of hours. Hopefully Iwon't have any of the side effects the lady described to me. I put ice on my arm as soon as I got home and took 2 Tylenols.
?.. Marlyin.....know you are glad the get second vaccine...what side effects did they say might be....Jane sure you enjoyed your sisters visit....I have 3. All older and gone..sure miss them..Jeanne did you finish your vaccine....It's warmed up here...ready for hot summer...we usually don't have Spring..H Sharon and Mary....got to go fill up humming bird feeders....
60 degrees here and very windy.
. My side effects Friday were what they told me could occur...body and joints aching, fatigue. Lasted through Saturday.
Patricia, my niece, went home Sunday to Wisc.
My sister and BIL arrive next Sunday for a few days visit. First time to see them in over a year.
Darlene...any news on covid shot availability?
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Hi All, We went on our trial run to the neurologist's office today with not problem and stopped and got some subs for lunch and mailed some legal stuff via UPS.
Mary, how wonderful that that lady is with it enough to learn new technology. If you are up to it, I sure would go to the birthday party. Although I declined an invite to Monica's baby shower. Hope to see the baby when it arrives though. My kids are beginning to get vaccines as they lower the age eligibility. I'm so glad of that. Maybe even all the grands by summer.
Jane, so glad you had a good visit with Patricia and have the visit with your sister and bil to look forward to.
Bunny spit up this afternoon and while I had the cleaning spray out, I decided to try it on some spots on the carpet and lo and behold they came mostly up. I just did a few and then John worked on the rest. It's not perfect, but so much better. A lot of it is from the berries from the trash tree out front. I've started taking my shoes off at the door and John does too, but that still leaves my walker and Bunny to track in.
Well, need to get ready to go to dinner. Sharon
Darlene, I didn't ha, ve any side effects. But they told me that I might had a headache, upset stomach, body aches and painsjoint, ever and chills. i had the Moderna vaccine.
Marilyn....glad you had no side effects.
Sharon...I've gotten in the habit of taking my shoes off and putting on slippers when I come in from the garage. It does help with the dirt tracked in.
A chilly and again windy Tuesday morning.
I had to get out of bed early (for me) this morning when my heating guy called to say he was on his way. My floor units in the kitchen and family room that can supply either heat or ac were acting weird. The lights flashing on and off and not really getting any heat. I asked to be on Al's list yesterday afternoon, and he was here at 8:30 this morning! It turns out that number of lights flashing and their order is telling him what's ailing them. Who knew???? :2funny: Anyway, he found a way around the software issue that he said his Tech Buddies on Google said works, and that's fine with me.
This afternoon I'm going down to Kathy's to help her get zoom on her laptop. She and Gary are NOT tech knowledgeable. So, I'll go down and install the Zoom app and I printed out a two page "Step-by-step Guide to a Zoom Meeting" for seniors. It's a good explanation with illustrations.
Her Pastor is having a zoom meeting Wednesday.
I mailed my payment for taxes due to the state yesterday...and this morning I read that they've extended the filing and payments and first estimate to June! Oh, well, ::)
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals, Jane, I had about the same side effects on #2 vaccine. Glad you got your heating/ac problem solved.
My cleaning girl is supposed to come this AM, but with rain forecast, she may not. She has to roll her cart of supplies down the street to the villas. This afternoon I have to go to Pineville and it's supposed to rain, so John may drive me. He doesn't have a partner today.
Bridge was lousy yesterday. The only time I had good hands, my partner didn't and we only had 7 play, so it was dummy move from table to table. Hard to keep up the flow. And the girl who was supposed to keep score did an awful job of it. I just can't do it because of my tremor.
When I got home, I got some scary news--Lori has Covid and is feeling lousy, but so far not serious. Her significant other's two girls also tested positive but are mostly asymptomatic. They are 16 and 19. Lori was scheduled to get her 1st vaccine in 2 weeks but now will have to reschedule. On top of that, she has a 3-hr interview (virtual) today. She is going to try to shower and do make-up and will herself through it, but I hope she doesn't have a coughing fit in the middle.
Mary, it sounds like TN has really been hit with the storms lately. Hope you aren't in the current batch. We are at moderate risk.
Marilyn, so glad you didn't have any side affects from the vaccine. Any news yet on either of the cars or a possible house?
Hi Jeanne. Hope you've dried out from all the rain too.
Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
Sherry no news on either cars Today My friend Jo and I are going to Bandon and taking the dogs. She has to drop off her taxes at the accountant and we re going to have lunch with a couple from Texas. They are visiting their son who lives in Bandon. I went to the 6,7,and 8th grades with the husband we have been in contact on Facebook and he sent me the class pictures from 8hose years. How fun is that???
Marilyn, hope you have a good time with your visits. We loved Bandon when we drove up the Pacific Coast - spent a couple of days there.
Sharon, sorry about your cards, but at least you're getting to play. I guess it's been nearly a year since I've played. Sorry to hear that Lori has COVID - like you, she doesn't get too sick with it. The residents here all got tested again yesterday (the quick test) - guess someone had contact with someone positive.
jane, glad you didn't have a bad reaction. Kate got her second shot today; Margaret gets her second one on Monday.
The rain finally stopped here about 11 this morning. I think it rained all night long, but I don't think there was any "severe" weather. At least, no weather woke me up.
Margaret came by today and hung a few more pictures for me. The place is finally beginning to look like I really live here - with "my" stuff.
I got my tax forms, etc., from my CPA. Now I can get that taken care of for another year.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Sharon....sorry to hear Lori is sick with Covid. I hope she can fake it through the interview. I wish I could get back to bridge.
Marilyn...enjoy your day out with a friend. Very helpful for you to get some "away" time.
Mary...glad the girls can help you make it more homey for you.
My sister in Ohio had SNOW this morning on their deck. Cold here, too...34, but Weatherguessers say 70 by Easter! Let's hope so. Buds on the trees and lilac and daffodils are ready to burst open...if it warms up.
I'm off with a long list to WalMart for groceries for the weekend.
NO wind today....hurrah!
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals, I just got back from the neurosurgeon and a bunch of nerve/muscle tests and a blood test. The end result is that I have carpal tunnel in both arms and he wants me to get braces for both to wear at night to rest them and see if that helps them. He is also checking some things in the blood results that might need B12 shots or something. I don't know what else they can find wrong with me!!
Mary, glad you didn't have any bad weather. We didn't either. I bet your place is looking nice now. Would love to see pictures. I do wish we could post pictures in here.
Marilyn, that sounds like lots of fun getting together with an old school friend and fun for you to get out too. Stay safe though. Even with 2 shots, it's possible to contract it until at least 2 weeks afterwards.
Lori is feeling better and made it through the interview okay although she had a sore throat from talking 3 hours. They told her today that they want her to interview with the CIO as a final interview. If she gets it, she would be VP of staff and security, I think, which should bring with it a good raise and authority.
Spanish & haircut tomorrow. This has really been a busy week.
Have a nice evening. Sharon
Sharon....the braces/splints the doc gave me for my carpal tunnel has helped. I don't wear them as religiously as I did at first, but I do when it flares up again.
Also good to hear Lori got through her interview. I hope she can rest now and take care of herself.
Finally to start to warm up tomorrow...but back to windy coming.
Stay safe,
jane
It's a sunny, windy and chilly Good Friday here.
I need to go out for a few things I forgot yesterday and then back here.
Have a safe and healthy weekend!
Jane
Well, yesterday was my 6 month checkup at my PCP. She was not happy with my blood pressure readings (nor was I) they were usually in the very good range. But, of a sudden, they began getting higher than "very good". So, she put me on a new drug, to go along with my regular BP med. I am to take it for 30 days and see what transpires, and go back to her in a month. And yes, she did chastise me for not already having had one of the vaccines, and insisted that I get one. She related that her Mom has basically the same set of existing conditions I have, plus others, and she got her vaccines with no problem. I guess that's a good recommendation! So I will make arrangements to go and get a shot in the arm!
Wishing all who are here a beautiful Good Friday, and Blessed Easter.
Tome...good for you getting your regular checkups and catching things early...and for considering the vaccine with your doctor's blessing.
jane
I second Jane's comment, Tome. Good to catch things early.
I don't know if I said that my mamm was good, but it was. Thank heavens.
We had a "cold" front come thru with freezing overnight and highs of 50ish for a couple days. A little warmer today and supposed to be sunny & 70 tomorrow for Easter and up to 80 later in the week!! NC weather is ridiculous--up and down, wet and dry, you name it. Worse than Indiana.
I got the laundry done today, but not much else. Lori is over the worst and got thru both interview sessions and now is just tired and congested.
I hope everyone has a blessed Easter! Sharon
Good morning Buddies....not much going on with me....did go to my sons for fish fry yesterday..out side..no little ones to watch hunt eggs..but visited with older grands...it is warm and cloudy here...going in to church this morning..celebrate our living Savior....here's wishing a happy healthy Easter to all
Good Morning Buddies. Gilbert would rather I get a house than a manufactured home in a trailer park. So He is coming up here to help me get the old furniture into a dumpster after he and Forest cut it up. They will be trailer the Opel classic car down and put it in storage. Forest wants to restore it. After that weekend I will be working on getting rid of more stuff and packing up what will go with us. Around the first of May I will put this house up for sale so tht I can pat cash for a place in CA. So that is the plan for now. The realtor there and Gilbert will be making the decisions. I am so glad I have that worry out of my hair and can relax and work stress free. Keith's sons don't seem to be interested i helping. Well they just don't give a rat's patootie.
Marilyn, glad your boys are taking charge, and getting things done. I know you're relieved and happy to have things moving along.
Margaret came by this morning to visit and bring "stuff". She was also heading to get her 2nd shot. I told her that lots of folks (including Kate) felt miserable on the day after the 2nd shot, so she's taking that into account, and not scheduling anything tomorrow.
The flower trees are SO beautiful in TN in the spring - and also bring SO much pollen and allergy problems. We move right along, though. Our highs here are supposed to be in the high 70s for the next couple of days - making it way too warm in my southwest facing apartment. I think I'll probably be turning on my a/c for a while this afternoon.
Happy Spring, Buddies!!
Hi Gals, We had a lovely Easter going back to our Fort Mill church and seeing a lot of friends and actually being in the sanctuary.Of course, everyone was spaced out, masked, and temps taken, but still great to be there. We will probably start going to the church service here that has just started up again, but it won't be the same.
After church, we took Bunny for a walk to the lake, and then I cooked a simple dinner. Still nice. Wish we could have seen some of the kids, but not possible.
Marilyn, I'm so glad your boys are coming up and are going to pitch in to help and also find you a place to live. Keith's son's are despicable IMHO. I shouldn't judge, I know, but I can't believe they are leaving it all on you.
Jane, hope you had a good visit with your sister & bil.
Mary, glad you got to see Margaret and that she is going to get her 2nd shot today. Pollen is bad here too. John is even taking some antihistamines.
Hi to Darlene, Jeanne, & Alpiner. Hope you had a nice Easter. I'm off to play bridge. Hope it's better than last week. Sharon
Marilyn...sounds like major help from Gilbert and Forrest.
Sharon...good to get back to your old church.
Mary...more "stuff" is good and to see your girls, too.
Darlene...sounds like a lovely Easter for you as well.
I'm enjoying this visit with my sister and brother-in-law. We're going out for supper tonight to Cedar Rapids and they'll leave early tomorrow morning.
Weather in incredibly warm....82 right now, but to rain and cool down. This roller coaster of temps is hard on the body.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Good Morning. My Sister and brother-in-law are on the road home...a 10-12 hour drive, depending on traffic.
I have laundry after the visit, of course. But no rush on that.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Good Wednesday Morning, Buddies!
It's turning into summer very quickly here. Outside highs around 80 now. It got up to about 83 in my place by afternoon, and I've turned the a/c on for a while to get it back into the mid70s (my comfort zone). I hope everybody is enjoying some spring weather, though - the good kind, not the severe stuff.
Yes, Mary, we've had lovely temps too and SUN!! However the rain is to return tomorrow & part of Sat. We actually reached 86 yesterday!
Jane, glad you had a good visit with your sister & bil. Hope the laundry doesn't take too long. That is one household chore I don't mind too much.I agree about the rollercoaster temps & weather being hard on the joints.
I had a much better bridge day this Tuesday and had 2 full tables, so no table hopping.
My cleaning girl didn't come yesterday, so am waiting for her today. The maintenance guy did come and looked at the tree I'm trying to get cut down and said he will try to get it on the list. The landscape company has been cutting down and removing a bunch of old trees and redoing the landscaping around the main building, so I hope it will be approved for ours. It is a trash tree that sheds bark, leaves, flowers, berries, the latter all year long and they get tracked into the house because it is right next to the walk by the front door. I have no idea what kind of tree it is, but I hate it. The squirrels also use it as a ladder to the roof! Oh well, enough of that.
I hope everyone has a good day. Lori is better. Hasn't gotten the final word on the job yet but should soon. She's still in the running. Sharon
jane, fortunately your laundry can be done piecemeal. Glad you had a good visit. I'm glad to be able to spend some time with Margaret a couple of times a week. And with other daughters when possible.
Sharon, our cleaning gal got to our rooms for the first time in several weeks. She's been substituting for an RA in the Memory Unit. Our wastebaskets are emptied and beds made daily by the RAs in our section, so that's not a problem.
We had lots of rain overnight. Margaret took me for a quick followup to the cardiologist this morning and there was a severe thunderstorm alert while we were there. The folks here all got herded into an unwindowed corridor, but it was all over by the time we left the doctor. And no damage that I've heard of.
Super news for me - I have an appointment for a mani/pedi next week. I had asked our ED if that would be possible, and she sort of said it was a "don't ask/don't tell" thing. So we just decided to do it. ;)
Same story on the rain here..on and off, but only low 50s.
I've still got laundry in the basement to do, but joints hurting, so it can wait.
I did get out to WalMart for some groceries. I needed a dessert to take to couple who's still staying in, except for his therapy and church. I picked up an 8 piece variety cheesecake and that'll do.
Take care and stay safe,
Jane
Morning, Glories! :2funny:
Back to late winter weather here...40s, windy, and rainy gloom! A real inside day!
Hope you are all well and safe,
Jane
That was a kind thing to do, Jane. I'm sure they appreciated it. Laundry will wait till you feel like climbing those stairs. Fortunately, we haven't had any stairs since retirement in 98! And boy has that been important much of that time. We've had a few sprinkles this AM, more serious storms later in the day. Fortunately, John got his walk in before it started to sprinkle.
Mary, enjoy your mani/pedi. I got my nails cut by the podiatrist this week, but still want to go in and get a gel manicure at one of the shops.I'm glad you didn't have problems with the storm. Also glad your cleaning girl is back. Mine did come on Thursday.
They pressure washed the front of the villa, the windows and porch area yesterday. Looks nice. However, they took all the furniture off of the porch of the villa across the street from us and she is out of town, so John had to go over and put it back up when it had dried. She's the one who lost her little Yorkie recently.
I need to go get started on my laundry. Nothing planned for the weekend.
Jane, just saw your new post about the return of winter weather--boo hiss!
Hope you are all well and have a nice weekend. Sharon
This must be an off weekend for all of us. It sure is for me. The rain, cold, gloomy weather has me hurting and not interested in doing anything.
Guess I'll go back to reading on my iPad. What a blessing it is for me to have it and all the books I've added over the years or can get from my recliner.
I talked to Patricia yesterday and to my Sister as well. So, I'm all caught up on Family Goings-Ons. :2funny:
Take care and stay safe,
jane
And another windy Monday is here!
Hope your week is a good one.
Jane
Hi Buddies...haven't posted in last few days...went to my daughters..then we went to see my new great grandson....love the little spoiling I got in....hope everyone is doing fabulous...we are having a warm spring...really need rain...Hi to all
Darlene, good to see your post. Wondered what you were up to. How wonderful you got to spoil the new great grandson. I'm so jealous. My new great grand won't arrive till June, so have no idea when or if we'll see it any time soon. Did you ever get your vaccinations? Hope so.
It is a gorgeous day here, about 80 and sunny. John swept and cleaned everything on our balcony so it can be used now. Looks so nice. He's out getting the car oil and lube maintenance done. I haven't done much of anything.
Jane, hope you're feeling better. Mary, when's the mani/pedi scheduled?I know you're looking forward to that. I got a call from the clinic about my arm splints and have an appt for Fri AM. I'll sure be glad to get them. Hi to Marilyn, Alpiner, and Jeanne--it's her birthday today, but I wished her a happy one on FB. Have a good day everyone. Sharon
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEANNE! :hb2: :hb2:
Happy Birthday Jeanne
Hello Buddies. Well the Corvette is at the shop it needs an alternator, EXPENSIVE Oh Well it has to run in order to sell it.
I ordered the dumpster yesterday to be delivered on Friday, Gilbert will be here Saturday. I hope someone comes with him that ca help him lift the hid a beds and other heavy stuff into the dumpster.
I didn't sleep well last night and me pretty tired today. Keith woke me up at 12:20 am.I dind't go to sleep after that.I can't wait to get the heck out of dodge (this house). The smell is getting worse, maybe because the place has been sut up all win ter. It needs to air out. The cats will be going away tomorrow, A friend I use to work with at Snipped will pick them up and take them to a kitty rescue for me.[/color]
Wednesday greetings! Good to see Darlene, Sharon, Mary, and Marilyn posting.
Marilyn...getting the corvette running should make for a quick sale. Good for you. And the cats are going away for good?
It's still cold and windy here, though trees and plants are leafing out.
Nothing else new here. My pedi for yesterday was canceled....she has covid!
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
I got my first mani/pedi in a year. And it was WONDERFUL!! :excited: This was a young gal (20s?) from Ukraine, but who went to high school in California, and graduated from a local TN community college. Obviously has had some training in massage therapy - and I have VERY happy feet! I'll definitely be going back. Also Margaret got a bunch more of my paintings and photographs from the storage unit. She didn't have time to get anything hung this time, but maybe I can make some decisions as to where I want to put stuff.
Glad everybody seems to be doing well. Hugs to all!
Jane, so sorry your mani/pedi was cancelled. We had 80's all last week. It was wonderful! However, starting today, we'll be around 70 for a week, but that's the average for this time of year. The pollen is awful and so are the maple seeds, but mother nature has to do her thing too.
Marilyn, sorry about the loss of sleep. Don't know of a solution for it. Maybe an Alzheimers group would give you some ideas on how to corral Keith at night without it being dangerous or scaring him. Great about the dumpster and the cats. Will Gilbert pull up the carpeting for you too?I do hope that you can sell the Corvette when you get it running. Thinking of you in this time of trial and tribulation. HUGS!!
Mary, so glad you found a good person for your mani/pedi and have happy feet now :D . I know you will be happy to have your paintings and photos back. A place just isn't home without them, and especially for you since they are your own paintings.
John ran errands yesterday AM and then repainted a garden statue of a cherub that we have on the balcony. I went to a social for new residents. Yes, I know we've been here for months, but with everything shut down earlier, they hadn't had a meet and greet for a long time. It was nice.
I didn't sleep till after 2:30 last night. Don't know why. So dragging today, but nothing scheduled. Hi to all. Sharon
Mary...Hurrah on a good pedi and getting some of your art in your place.
Lovely Friday here now...61 and the wind has settled down a bit. I did go for a brief walk, hoping it'd loosen up these painful joints, but no luck. Still glad to get out for a bit, and came back in with sneezing...yep...allergies on high alert here, too, even though I take 3 allergy meds.
I canceled a trip to Mpls next weekend with the MN-WI family. The spring changes in weather have my body hurting, and I'm not sure Mpls is where I want to be at the end of next week with the problems in Brooklyn Center and a possible verdict in the Chauvin trial.
We're going out to a "family restaurant" tonight and our second couple is joining us. They haven't been out since the Covid thing, except for PT.
Have a good Friday,
jane
Sharon, hope you get a better night's sleep tonight. I'm usually up once or twice during the night, but just go to the bathroom, never look at the clock, and frequently change from the bed to the recliner. In those segments, I sleep pretty well. It works for me - I think we all get unique routines.
jane, I agree that I wouldn't want to be in Minneapolis right now. Such a sad set of circumstances on all sides.
Spring tends to bring a lot of the "creakies" - along with the sneezing. All the up-and-down temperatures, intermittent rain, going with the beautiful flowering stuff.
Margaret and Jean are coming together tomorrow and will get much more stuff hung on the walls. Jean is very good with the arrangement of things, and Margaret is good with the ladder and hammering. I'm VERY good at watching. ;D
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Jane, I think you made a good decision on the Mpls trip. Not the place to be. I worry about Jocelyne & family up there, but they are in a suburb, so safer, I hope. It's been in the high 60's the past 2 days here and we have NO heat! We normally keep the house at 76 and it is 68!We're freezing. I've called maintenance 4 times now and still haven't gotten anyone out here. I don't understand what the problem is, but the Executive Director is going to hear from me on Monday! It's not helping my joints either!
Mary, had to laugh at your statement that you're good at watching! Me too! Although I know where I want things to go, etc. Enjoy!
I went to get my arm splints yesterday and they didn't have my size in one of them, so I have to drive all the way back on Thursday to get them both. It's about a half hour drive, but a lot of traffic which I don't like much.
Lori got the new job!!! She will be a VP of IT & Security staff working under the CIO. It's a big Mortgage company. I don't know all the details yet, but I'm relieved. She has been with her current company for 9 yrs, but it seems rocky, so she wants to bail before they do.
In addition to that, John & I have decided to take a Tauck river cruise from Paris to Lyon and into Provence. We have seen most of it before, but not for a long time and we want one last hurrah. I hope I'm up to it. I've got to start walking more and go over and ride the bike in the fitness center and see if that will help. This trip will be to celebrate our 60th anniversary and our birthdays. Our anniversary is in June and our birthdays in Oct, so we are taking a Sept 25th cruise. Hopefully, things will be safer by then. So for a change, I had something to say!
Hope you all are having a good weekend. Sharon
Sorry about no heat, Sharon. Ain't no fun - as they say. I like to keep my place about 76-77, which is cooler than most around here. Your trip sounds wonderful. We loved t he river trips - always something to see - even if you don't leave the boat, or go far from the dock. Hooray for the new job!
Getting in my first trip to go to Atlanta tomorrow for Alden's birthday party (birthday is today).
Margaret and Jean were here for nearly two hours, and got lots of stuff on the walls. Now to "fill in" with smaller pieces.
Hurrah, Mary, on getting your things on your walls. This weather sure does bring out the "creakies" for me. It's lovely here, and I did get out for a short walk and have my doors open...not good for the allergies, but I love having fresh air in.
Sharon...your trip sounds marvelous. BOO on the no heat.
I'm finishing up a second load of laundry and then will be finished with my "work"...hahaha...for today.
My neighbor is supposed to come over with her bill for the snow removal. Her dad said she had her ACL repaired three weeks ago and can now go without crutches....playing soccer, I think, is how she tore/destroyed it.
Nothing else exciting here.
Stay safe,
jane
Sunshine this morning, but rain and SNOW in the forecast for tonight into tomorrow.
SNOW??? AACCKKKKKK
Lazy Sunday on tap for me.
Stay healthy,
jane
God morning. Gilbert, Forest and I fully loaded a 2o cu yard dumpster yesterday. Oh my aching back!!! Gilbert brought me a dozen fresh eggs from their chickens. There is more work to do but we will need another dumpster. I will post a photo of the dumpster on FacebookThey will be over today before returning home and make another trip up here to do more work and to trailer the Opel GT back with them.
Hello everyone....not much going on ...different with me....I was set to get the J+J last week...then the pause came along..,so will try for one of the 2 part vaccine...Jane your Sunday sounds like mine...I even watched church on line instead of dressing and going in...Mary glad you are getting ur wall the way you want it on your pictures..etc....Sharon... I like it cool...my unit usually on 72..Sharon I know you and John will enjoy your upcoming trip....I miss that..my husband and I used to travel a lot....part gypsy I think....hope every one is well and having great rest day
We spent last week in Las Vegas at our timeshare condo & got home Friday around 9:00p.m. The traffic was heavy going & coming home . My husband suggested I do light grocery shopping here in town on Saturday & save the big shopping for tomorrow . He was thinking how tired I would be & I was glad I listened to him ! With having to wear the mask & having breathing issues normally I would walk a short distance & need to find a sitting space & wait for my heart rate to slow down . I told myself sit down & rest or you will end up on the floor .
We met with my husband's sister & family for dinner & had dinner at the Cheesecake Factory . On the way back home we had breakfast with my husband's sister & her husband in Bull Head City & afterward they showed us a house they had just bought . They seem to like the area but its a bit too dry for me . Its good to be back home & be able to relax .
Jane, SNOW??!! How awful in mid April. This has been the weirdest year weather-wise. The guy finally came today to look at the furnace, tried replacing the thermostat, but that wasn't it and he didn't know what else to do and was to go ask his boss, so we still don't have heat and supposed to get down in the 30s the next 2 or 3 nights! UGH!
Mary, hurrah, you're going to Atlanta and see the little guy! You just can't miss out on opportunities like that. Glad to hear that the girls got more pics up.
Marilyn, you must feel so relieved to have one dumpster filled and removed. Rest up before the 2nd one. You don't want to throw your back out in the middle of this move. Might help to wear a brace. Just an idea. I know you are so glad your son & grandson could come help.
Alpiner, I'm glad you had a nice time in Vegas, but please take it easy when you shop. Have you ever used a motorized cart? It sounds like a good idea for you. I've used them from time to time and so has Mary.
Brian is hosting a family party June 12 to celebrate Braeden's college graduation and commissioning in the AF. I am so excited. I don't know if all the grands will be there, but I hope so. Brian lives near St. Louis, so after the party, we are going to fly to Des Moines and drive down to Hubbard, IA to visit John's sister. It's been a couple years since he's seen her and a lot longer since I've seen her. She is in an assisted living and has early Alzheimer's or dementia, but she was thrilled to hear we planned to come when we talked to her last night. We call her every Sun. eve.
We have friends from Carolina Lakes coming to visit tomorrow for the first time. Looking forward to seeing them.
Off to dinner now. Sharon
Marilyn, sounds like you're making good progress. Hooray for your son and grandson helping. Remember to rest occasionally. Got to take care of you, too.
jane, they're even talking about occasional snowflakes here, too, in midweek. Fortunately, nothing could stick on the groung - it was in the 70s today. Spring is such fun.
Sorry about your heat problems, Sharon. Glad you're going to get out of town to visit some family.
We had a wonderful day yesterday. The weather was great, and traffic was not too bad - of course, I wasn't doing any of the driving. Alden is a beautiful baby - sweet smile and very blue eyes. The "party" was just for grandmothers - two grandmothers, two great-grandmothers, and one great-great-grandmother. We just stayed for a couple of hours, but took gobs of pictures, and everybody got to hold the birthday boy. Then coming home, after we got past the Chattanooga area, Margaret got off the interstate, and drove me through back roads and a lot of lovely towns (especially Sewanee, TN). We didn't get me home until after 7. I did sleep well last night, and got in a little extra nap this morning. Then Henry's first birthday will be next month.
Today, I had my semi-annual internet conference with my financial advisor. Third virtual one - maybe in person for the year-end one (she's in Chattanooga, but handles Margaret's stuff, too. So we could have a double conference.) She's doing a great job for me, and it's wonderful to know all is well in that area of my life.
Hope everybody has a good week upcoming (except for some snow).
SharonE When grocery shopping I'm fine if I have a cart to hold on to . But walking from the parking lot into the store I need to rest after I get inside . The dr. says my lungs are tight .
Tuesday greetings!
Marilyn...whew...one dumpster load gone...and what a blessing your son and grandson are.
Mary...what a wonderful trip to see the newest baby. And a nice drive home in the country.
Alpiner...hope you won a lot in LV and can now enjoy being home and resting up from your "vacation" away. It's always good to get away and good to get back home.
Sharon...Does your community have responsibility for your furnace, etc.?
Darlene...glad you could enjoy Church on TV. I'm not someone who enjoys crowds and so I go to church when nobody else is there. Some people love the "social" aspect of the church crowd, but I'm not one of them. So great we have choices! ;)
Nothing much going on here. From the description of all the activity in and around Mpls, I'm glad I decided to stay home.
We can facetime and that'll be fine.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I got word yesterday the Keitgh's 3 boys are going to come down May 14, we will see if that happens. I will have to get another dumpster for that weekend. Not a large one but a much smaller one that is under $200 There is a Manufacture home coming up in about a month. They are starting work on the siding and windows this week. So I will get this house up for sale around May 1, I still haven't sold the corvette.
Marilyn...hope all works out well May 14.
This is supposedly the last cold day for the next 10...but my Sis in Ohio had snow last night and lots of the Midwest has freeze warnings for tonight.
I did a little kitchen cleanup this morning and then a bit in the basement by the washer and dryer.
Nothing much else going on. Going to catch up with my bookkeeping after this and then read this afternoon.
Stay healthy and safe,
jane
Wow, lots of activity in here. Mary, it sounds like you had a wonderful day. What a neat idea to have a "grandma's" party for the little guy. How wonderful that there was a great great grandma too! The drive sounded nice as well.
Jane, glad the last of the cold weather is passing you by now. My gs in IN said they were to have snow too. Yes, the facility here is responsible for the HVAC, etc. After the thermostats didn't prove to be faulty, they finally got an outside guy in Monday evening about 7:30 and he got it fixed. It turned out to be a loose wire!
Marilyn, hooray that the boys are coming down. I hope they can be some real help for you. Sounds like you're making progress.
I had a rude awakening this AM, my computer was dead! I had to drive nearly an hour to the computer geeks we use to have it fixed. It turned out the battery was dead and even with a cord, it wouldn't turn on with it not functioning. Anyway, the guy took it out, and it booted right up. I didn't even get a new battery since I keep it plugged in all the time. He only charged me $25! One of the reasons we go there plus they're really nice guys and know what they're doing. Best Buy would have charged me at least double that or more.
We had a lovely visit with our friends from Carolina Lakes yesterday. It was so good to see them. One of their sons is a missionary in Cameroun.
Bridge was good yesterday afternoon. We had 3 full tables. I had made a pitch for more players at a get together last week and guess it helped.
Hi to Darlene and Alpiner and Jeanne. Sharon
Marilyn, glad that Keith's sons are finally going to help out with your move. And that it looks like you're going to find a place to land when you do finally move. It's a "seller's market" around here, too. I'm hearing that houses are selling as soon as they hit the market. Sending good thoughts to you.
jane, glad you've got some good weather coming up. I hope it materializes.
Sharon, glad you got your heat and your computer working - not fun things to be without. Like you, I almost never use my laptop except plugged in. I don't even know if the battery could be replaced. Just something I never think about. Glad your bridge was good.
alpiner, sounds like you had a good few days off.
Darlene, are you getting into hot weather again?
I got a bunch of lab work done this morning - preparatory to my doctor visit next Wednesday. Not too bad with the sticking, and it didn't take long at all. It was really chilly getting out this morning, though. Near freezing again overnight tonight.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Hi Gals, Well, I finally got my hotel and plane reservations made for our trip to Brian's in June and got the Passport info downloaded. We both need new ones. That kind of stuff takes so long to do.
We've had a cold front move through here with freezing temps at night, but in the 60's daytime.
Not much going on here today. My arm braces didn't come in so I have to wait till Monday to go get them. I've been trying to get out and walk more--some each day. Except tomorrow it is supposed to rain hard all day. We need it though.
Mary, hope all your lab work was good. My primary dr. is supposed to come here Thursday. Need to see if I need a tetnus shot or a bone scan.
Jane, hope the weather is being kinder to you now.
Hi to everyone else. Take care and stay safe. Sharon
I, too, thought the cold was over...but weatherguessers changed their minds...now possibility of snow flurries and rain. UGH!
I've been a slug today....just don't feel like doing anything, and so I haven't. We're going out for dinner tonight with the "full crew"...both couples and me and we're going to a neighboring town.
My lawn guy came and so all is mowed up and trimmed and edged.
My snowblower girl next door got her car...CUTE....yellow VW Bug that has the eyelashes over the headlights and flowers on the front. Perfect for a 15-16 yr old girl.
It's been a gloomy day, so it matches my mood. :-\
Stay healthy,
jane
Sharon, it's a shame they can't get your braces in. I hope they finally arrive on Monday. We had freezing temps and heavy frosts the last two nights. And the rain is supposed to move in tonight. And be up into the mid80s by the middle of next week. Spring is crazy!
jane, your neighbor's car sounds like fun for a teenager. Glad you're getting out with your "crew" - always fun with old friends.
I'll get the lab info next Wednesday when I see the doc for the 6-month visit. I did get the INR result (indicator of blood-thinner meds), and it was right in the middle of normal - always good to hear. So no change to that medication.
Hope everybody has a good weekend, and "not-too-bad" weather.
Nothing much going on here, rain, laundry, groceries. Keith is still in bed, once in a great while he gest up before 11 . Some days he gets up the same as I do around 5. I don't like that because i enjoy the quiet time with my coffee.
O am putting the house up for sale May 1 so I will be able to pay cash for a place in california when it gets finished with installing the new siding and windows.
Marilyn, I hope your sale goes well. Around here, it's a seller's market - with houses being snapped up as soon as they gone on the market. Hope that works for you, too.
We had a tornado warning this evening. I was just getting out of the shower (of course), when they came to my door, telling me to go into the windowless hall with the rest of the residents. I said I'd be there as soon as I got some clothes on. Fortunately, nothing happened, and we got the all clear in about 15 minutes. And not even much rain in this immediate area. Hope y'all are okay, too.
Hi Buddies....quite nice day here...85 and sunny..Marlyin... a know you are excited about your move..as I remember...don't realize how much stuff you have till you move,,,Sharon hope your arm braces come in tomorrow and they help....Mary we have severe weather sometimes...I have the plan to get in my bathtub and grab something to put over me...if that happens...we used to go to storm cellars when I was a kid...not sure if people still have them..Jane hope your weather warms up...I don't like gloomy days...I'm really proud of my greatgrand daughter Grace...she's going to state in 300 meter hurdles..she's in 11th grade...wish I could go watch...it was 95 degrees the day of the track meet...hope everyone is having a great day...take care
Darlene...congrats to your GreatGranddaughter, Grace, and her track achievements.
Marilyn...it sounds as if you have a plan and are maing progress.
Sharon and Mary...hope you're both doing well.
Gloomy Sunday here...and map says it's raining here, but it's not reaching the ground. Not much help! :o
Doing laundry and watching HallMark Movies and Mysteries marathon on Aurora Teagarden Mysteries.
In other words...a whole lot of nothing interesting! :idiot2:
jane
Hi Gals, Just about ready to go to dinner, but will comment some. Marilyn, I hope you have the extraordinary luck selling your house that we did. No way did we expect it in the pandemic. Sleeping a lot is apparently typical of Alz. patients. Our bil has it and sleeps a lot.
Darlene, 85 is a bit warm, but not too bad. Congrats on your great grand daughter. HOpe she did well.
Jane we had rain all day Saturday but sunny since and temps climbing. 80's later in the week. I have watched all, I think, of the Hallmark mysteries. New ones coming soon.
We went to the Health Care place today and got my braces. I think they will help. I've had them on all day. Then we went to the PO and got our passport pics taken and made an appt for me to go in and do the paperwork and take the oath for mine, since mine is a replacement. John's is just a renewal. Can't get in till May 25!
I walked quite a bit farther yesterday. I'm trying to strengthen my legs. My back still kills me by the time I get home. Don't know what I would do without Tylenol. Hardly take Tramadol anymore. Doesn't seem to help much.
Jane, glad the the tornado passed you by and Mary too. Gotta go. Sharon
84 degrees here today! Very windy here, too! Down to normal 60s later this week.
Stay safe!
Jane
In the 80s here, too, this week. Getting past my comfort zone, and I turned the a/c on again this afternoon.
I have a doctor checkup on Wednesday. Margaret got tickets for the Picasso exhibit at the Frist Museum on Thursday. And I'm getting to go with her. This exhibit is only going to two sites in the US, so it's exciting to get to see it. We've borrowed a wheelchair for me. That makes for a pretty busy week.
Hope everybody else has a good week!
Mary, what great fun to go to the Picasso exhibit. I've seen a few of his paintings, but not many. They are really interesting.
Supposed to be in the 80's here today too. Jane, glad you're warming up.
I have bridge this afternoon, but am really hurting today for some reason.Hope it gets better as the day goes on.
Hi to all. Have a good day. Sharon
Mary...enjoy the exhibit.
Sharon...hope bridge game is good. I sure miss playing.
Sirens are blaring... 2nd fire truck headed north...and now a 3rd. Probably a ditch fire that got out of hand. Farmers burn the ditches and some fields to rid of weeds, but the fire can be dangerous, obviously.
80s here again today, but to go back down to 60s tomorrow. I did two short walks today. Knees and hips just not up to more.
I did get a new rain gauge out and a new finch feeder out. I also put out grape jelly in case the orioles come by soon.
Jane
Mary...hope your doc appt goes well.
35 degree drop in temps today! That's hard on this old body.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
I over did it yesterday & sure felt the affects last night . I had a dentist appt at 11:30a.m. & did a little shopping afterwards . . Too much walking , I stopped a couple of times to rest but I had skipped lunch & by the time I got home I was beat ! Oldest son was at our home when I arrived , he had missed my birthday & brought a birthday card & Mothers Day card with lottery cards (he knows I like to play them ) .
I was very tired & fought to stay awake until bed time . So today I still feel a bit tired . I learned to never skip lunch again !
alpiiner, sorry you "overdid". It is tough sometimes to pace ourselves. Get some good rest.
jane, crazy spring temperature swings. Soon it will level out and just be nasty, hot summer. ;D
Marilyn, just read your terrific news on Facebook. House AND car gone!
HOORAY!!!! :nanadance: :hb2:
All good at the doctor's office - lab values good. And I don't have to go back for six months.
I was up all night vomiting - who knows why. The staff has been very solicitous. But no Picasso Exhibit for me today. :'(
Oh Mary, I'm so sorry you were ill. I hope you're better now, but what a shame that it nixed the Picasso exhibit. Any chance of seeing it later?
It's been in the 80's for 3 or 4 days, supposed to drop to 70's for a couple or 3 then back up again. We haven't turned on the AC yet, but may have to.
Jane, I've been trying to walk a little more, but I'm hurting a lot too. Bridge was fun but my cards weren't too good and the 2 hands I played, I played badly. BTW, I didn't comment on your neighbor girl's new car, but it sounds adorable for a 16 yr old.
I also was so glad to hear that Marilyn sold both her house and the Corvette! She hopes to move in 2 months according to her FB post.
Alpiner, you are just going to have to learn to pace yourself. At our age, we can't skip meals and run all day.
Tomorrow, I hope I can remember that. I'm taking Bunny to be groomed at a big mall and have several things I need to do while she is being worked on. If they keep her too long, I may see if I can get my nails done.
The Dr was here this AM, but she didn't have the tetanus vaccine to give us. The pharmacy had to order it. She didn't say when she would come by to give it to us. We got our last one with all our other shots before we went to So. Africa 10 yrs ago, so need a new one. Want it before our trip.
No other news here. Darlene, hope it's not too hot there. Hi to all. Sharon Hey, where's Jeanne? She hasn't posted in a long time.
Well here I am, it has been a hectic few days. I sold the Corvette on Tuesday morning and I sold the house Tuesday afternoon. A couple whose son lives across the street is buying it for the daughter and grand kids. No real estate person involved.
I will be getting another dumpster next week. Keith's 3 sons are supposed to come on the 14th for a quick overnight trip to pick up the photos I have set aside for them. Gilbert and forest are coming again to help and lso to trailer the 1972 Opel Gt home for Forest to store and restore at his leisure.
Darlene...just reading about your horrendous hail storms there in Tx. Did you have any damage? Hope all is well with you and your family.
Mary....hope you're feeling better.
Alpiner...as the others said, you know now you need to take care of you.
Marilyn...WhooHoo....corvette and house sold!
Sharon...hope you get that manicure you wanted.
Beautiful here...windy but nice temps...though a roller coaster up and down.
I went to both grocery stores for the few items I wanted, then home to put those away, and I then took myself out for lunch!
Stay safe,
Jane
..Jane just a quick reply...the wind and hail was about 60 miles from me....we had some wind and 2 inches rain which so thankful for...Hi to all reading
Darlene...thanks for letting us know you're ok. We, too, are desperate for rain. Not looking likely from the forecasts. :-[
jane
I've been okay all day, after the rocky night. Turns out there were several others sick, so our place was pretty much shut down today. Don't know if it was something we ate, or some sort of virus, but we had our meals brought in - chicken noodle soup and ginger ale. We're scheduled to have breakfast brought in tomorrow, and then reevaluate.
As the fates would have it, Margaret didn't get to the exhibit, either. She was headed in to Nashville, and got caught behind a big wreck on the interstate (2 fatalities), and was stymied for over 2 hours, before she gave up and just worked on getting off the road and back home. Guess it just wasn't meant to be.
Mary...I bet the Director there is taking a very close look at the food that was served that several of you got so sick. I've had food poisoning, too, and it's horrible!
Beautiful day here and we're to have a "scorching weekend"...whatever that means for Iowa in May...guess near 90, which is unusual here this early in the spring/summer. I went out to get "dessert" for tonight...bought lemon bars and banana bars.
I got my hoses connected so I could water the front easily, but need to buy another hose. The one I bought last year is too light weight...it kinks easily.
I've tried this morning to pay my car insurance online and couldn't get it to go. I'd called about the "balance" shown online and talked to Helena who explained the house insurance due in June was included there, but not due yet. I called back when I couldn't get the car insurance to submit, and luckily got Helena again. She thought it was because it really isn't due yet, but she took my credit card and got it to through, so that's "dusted and done."
Time to relax a bit and have some lunch.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Mary, glad you're feeling better. Hope the kitchen cleans up its act! I guess there must have been a reason why neither you nor Margaret got to the exhibit, but I know you're both disappointed.
Marilyn, I'm just so happy for you getting both the house and car sold and especially that you didn't need a realtor! That makes a big difference on the bottom line with only a lawyer to pay. With all the guys coming, you should be making big progress. Finally! Hurray!!
Darlene, glad you're safe. That hail sounded awful. We had heavy winds last night, but that's all.
Jane, isn't it frustrating when the supposedly easier online things don't work?! The phone is a lot easier if you don't have to wait forever. Sorry the big drop in temp caused so much pain. We're staying pretty warm, but I'm still hurting.
I got Bunny groomed and while there got my gel nails done. I sure hope they last and stay strong. Even trying to put on a necklace notched my nail yesterday. They are just pitiful. I just had them done in a natural color because they are pretty short. Maybe when they grow out, I can get them done pretty for our trip to Brian's. I also stopped at a cell phone repair place but they didn't have a battery for my phone but told me where to get one. Then he said I had pretty much maxed out the memory and needed to start deleting a bunch of stuff and then maybe it wouldn't act so wonky. I guess I just need to break down and get a new one, but I don't want spend enough to get a good one.
Nothing else going on here. Stay safe and have a nice weekend. Sharon
I've still been a little queasy, but no "active" problems (fortunately). This has obviously been some sort of virus, because a number of folks have had "both problems", including staff members. That's bad enough, but glad it wasn't food poisoning. In any case, we're still pretty much quarantined, with meals in our rooms, for the time being. I keep busy with the computer and knitting.
Sharon, glad you got your manicure. I hope to get another next week or the next. I like to have the gel nails, too. It keeps my nails much stronger and they'll grow. I usually get a clear polish with sparkles (just a little "bling").
jane, I think your weather is even crazier than ours.
Darlene, glad you didn't get the hail. It can do so much damage.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Beautiful windy Saturday morning here in Iowa. It's supposed to be in the high 80s and then a "cold" front tomorrow night and storms. We could sure use the rain. I watered yesterday, but rain would be very welcomed.
Happy May Day to everyBuddie!
Mary...Yikes, it almost sounds like that norovirus that hits cruise ships and classrooms. It spreads quickly and lots of intestinal and stomach nastiness.
I've been catching up on bill paying online and getting the checkbook up to date.
I need to work outside a bit on hooking up a new heavy duty hose I bought that's suppose to be "kink free." I'm so tired of battling the one I bought last year.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Woke up to pouring down rain...under flash flood warning...of course need the moisture for sure...Jane...I too have to replace my water hose...it kinks real bad...I've just got to make sure to get the right length ...so I can reach my bird baths..etc..today is city and school election...mabey the rain will let up so I can go vote...should have voted early...Mary sure hope you are feeling better..Sharon..always nice to get our nails done..Marlyin...I think you were very blessed to sell your car and house as you did...good luck on finding your next home...well that's my Saturday...I think watching movies is my plan for this rainy Sat....take care yall
Mary, I think your virus traveled this way and attacked Bunny! She has been being picky about her food and last night about 10:30, she vomited up her whole dinner on the living room rug--not the oriental, fortunately, but having trouble cleaning up the spot. Took her to the vet this AM and have her on 2 meds. May have to change her food if this doesn't help. If it's not one thing, it's another!
Tonight, we start going to the main dining room on a regular basis. No delivered meals unless you want to pay for them. I'll still cook on Sundays.
Jane, I'm surprised you can handle one of those big heavy hoses. I can't. Before we moved, I bought one of those collapsible "Pocket" hoses each year. They didn't kink and were light weight. John had a heavy one he used in the far back garden, but I only used mine for the flower bed around the bird feeder, and for the bird bath and a couple flower pots. We had irrigation for most of our lawn.
I need to get back to my laundry. Have a nice evening. Sharon
I am still keeping up with you all by reading. Hope will be back soon. Having little tummy problem at the moment. Seemed to come on quick. About a week after taking last shot. Got 2 great Doctors giving me lots of test. Fact Friday will be another one. A Ultra Sound this time and them will be a Colonoscopy following Wednesday. Never had one by choice but have to now. What one has to do in order to get ready.
All take care. Great News on Marilyn being now able to move to California.
I'm sorry to read of sick Buddies and pups.
Jeanne...hope they get to the bottom of your digestive problem.
Sharon...hope Bunnie gets herself straightened out, too.
I hope Mary is better and Darlene is healthy.
Marilyn is probably still tossing stuff and getting ready for her move.
I have a hose for the front and one for the back, now. I'll see if I can connect them to the faucets there...not an easy task for these hands. We got a smidgen of rain last night...not nearly enough...but I can water again in a day or so.
Roller coaster temps continue....from 80s to 57 this morning. :idiot2:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
It's been mighty quiet in here lately. Folks have pretty much gotten over this "whatever-it-was". And it's gotten exciting, too. First we went back to the dining room for breakfast. Then, when we went in for lunch, they had moved all the residents into the regular dining room. No more extra tables taking up all the space in the lobby. It was chaos, getting people settled in. There were previous residents missing, and new ones who had never eaten in that area before. I know it'll settle down soon.
I hope everybody had survived this recent bad weather. We've had a couple of lines of severe storms going through, with a number of small tornadoes, and lots of straight line winds, hail, and flash flooding. At least just property damage and no fatalities (so far).
Marilyn, so glad you've had your offer accepted, and can plan your actual move. Hugs!
Good Morning, Babes!
It's a 60 degree sunny day out, and I may try for a short walk when I finish here.
At 2:00 I have a haircut scheduled and that's it for the day!! Such an interesting life I lead. :2funny:
Take care...
jane
Glad to see Jeanne posting again, but sorry she's having tummy problems. No fun.
Mary, we are all eating in the main dining room now, but we don't go over for breakfast or lunch. Hope everyone gets settled in in yours soon. Our tables are numbered and they give us a # at the door. We've had tornado alerts and heavy rain yesterday, but no problems.
Jane, watering can be a tiresome job. I hope you get enough rain to keep it at a minimum. Hope your hair comes out well too.
Marilyn, take things slowly and take breaks on your work.
Played bridge yesterday and had a great day! Was even the high scorer! Quite a change from the past weeks. I even had a grand slam! Of course, I only bid game, but it was fun playing it. Today my cleaning girl was supposed to come, but they called and said she couldn't come this week for some reason and that they would try to find someone for me, but no word yet.
I called the hospital to talk to the neurology dept about the ultrasound treatment for my tremors. She explained all options, side effects, length, etc. I still haven't decided what I'm going to do, but it is really aggravating having so much trouble eating and writing, especially. She is emailing me all the info, so I can share it with John and review it some more. I'll also forward it to Melanie, since she is the most medically informed of the family and may also face this in the future.
Bunny is still acting funny about her food. I'm wondering if it is just the food itself that she is tired of.
Back later. Sharon
Another cool, windy day here.
Sharon...my cleaning gal called this morning...she suspects she still has strep...although had a shot and on antibiotics for a week. She has a family that's full of heart issues...her parents died in their early 40s, one brother died in parking lot of ER, other sisters have had serious heart surgeries, etc. I told her to get to the doctor and protect her heart. She'd called doc's office and told them how she was feeling...bad cough is back. She'd gone to Orange Beach, AL with girl friends last week and they said that, combined with flying...she needed to be tested for both strep and Covid, though she's had covid previously and had her shots.
I got out to the greenhouse and picked up some geraniums and some coral bells before they're all sold out. Too cold to put them out yet, but will keep them in the garage or shop. I then stopped in a couple shops that are only open now Thurs-Sat and picked up a couple items...a colorful wreath, etc. It felt good to get into a couple stores. Then I went to my favorite lunch place and enjoyed reading my iPad while eating food I didn't have to prepare! :2funny:
Lilacs are finally blooming and my yard guy is here and much needed.
Take care,
jane
Wow, Jane, your cleaning girl really has bad genes. I think I would have a weekly appt with the Dr. if I were in her shoes. I hope she is okay. Your flowers sound nice. We dropped downed to 70 today and supposed to stay there till Sunday. I'm wearing a jacket to the dining room. The only flowers I have are a petunia basket John picked up for the balcony and my Valentine plant which I can't remember the name of, Kalenchoe, maybe. My villa neighbor's daughter bought her a flowering bush which she planted in the middle of the pansy bed out front. Really looks nice. John has been caring for the knock-out roses that are planted on our side of the villa and they are in full bloom by the front entrance. That's it for our flowers. I would love to get a wreath for our front door, but didn't find one when I was at the mall last Friday.
Bunny still doesn't like her food and so I've tried pputting some chicken broth on it. That seems to tempt her.
I called about tickets for our trip to France. Had two options on return. The first through Amsterdam at 5:00 in the morning and the other through Paris at 10:00. Naturally, I preferred the Paris one, but it was $400 more for each of us! So guess who is going to see the sunrise in Lyon! This is really an expensive trip, but I guess it will be my last international one.
I hope you and everyone else is well. Hi to all. Sharon
Sharon. When did you book ticket for France? I was set for U.k last year but not yet thinking of this summer.i think things will still be far from normal. Like you I think will be my last one and so want it to be good. See as much as possible.
Good morning Buddies...almost noon...have clothes washing ....floors mopped and managed to walk a mile earlier...temp is nice in the mornings..but heat and humity follows...My Grace placed 5th at the state track meet....super proud of her....Jeanne haven't seen you post in awhile...did you finally get your b/p at good numbers? Mine will surely be high when I go for my yearly exam next week....SHaron I would love to have some knock out roses...I don't have much luck in growing roses...have fun on your trip....one thing I miss...my husband and I used to travel a lot...until he got sick...go while you can...Mary hope there's been no more illness where you are...Jane. Glad you are able to go and shop or eat....your weather should start being nice...I guess? Hi to any looking in...Have a great Mother's Day/weekend...stay safe
Nice day here and in high 50s but windy again. I did get a mile walk in to town and back with a stop at the coffee shop for a latte and cake ball. Bad jane :coolsmiley:
I was up at 4:30 last night and saw red and blue lights through my upstairs window that faces the street. An ambulance was across the street and a police car. They brought a woman out on the gurney and took off with siren going as they hit downtown. Two women live there with small children/grandchildren.
I put the flowers I bought yesterday in an aluminum wagon sort of thing Ray had bought a couple years ago. They're out in the sunshine now after a good watering, and I can just pull the whole thing into the shop for overnight when they mention frost again.
On my way home from downtown, I saw a woman at the stop sign I knew from the Library board when I was on. We talked for quite a while. She's been on the school board of a rural district where her girls went for 26 yrs now and said the constant complaints about having kids wear masks, etc. is unbelievable. She said they've had no problems in the schools there, so just hopes to get through this year without more fuss. She said there was some kind of demonstration in front of the high school here, but I hadn't heard about that. I'm glad I'm out of the schools!
Stay safe and all our Mothers have a wonderful weekend!
jane
Jeanne, we just booked a couple weeks ago for Sept 25, a river cruise from Paris to Lyon to Provence. That's a favorite region of France for me. We booked the river cruise because it will be easier for me ad I can take my walker with a seat for the walking tours and rest while they are lecturing. If it is too long of a walking tour I can always stay on the ship. I'll take plenty of pain pills to help me get through it. It is a 10 day tour. I hope you can take your trip too. We booked in the fall to give things a time to settle. Hope you are feeling better.
Jane, you are so good about walking. I wish you were my neighbor and we could walk some together since you understand joint pain. I agree with you about being glad to be out of the schools now. Although they say that the 12-16 yr old will be getting vaccinated by fall and things ought to be somewhat back to normal.
Darlene, you sound like you've been really active today. We traveled a great deal up to 2011, our big trip to South Africa. John has taken a couple trips since by himself-one to Israel and one to New Zealand. Neither one was I up to going, but I prodded him into the Israel trip because he was reluctant to go without me, and the NZ was some place he had always wanted to go and it was too energetic a trip for me, but I told him to go. This trip is more for me because it is less strenuous and because it is France, which is my love. (I taught French and went many times.) As to the knock out roses, they don't take much care, other than water and pruning and some fertilizer.
Today, the center had a Mother's Day brunch for the ladies here. I went with a lady across the street. It was very nice. At the end they brought around darling little boxes with petit-fours in it (small), so I took it down to a new villa neighbor and introduced myself and got acquainted. She was lovely and younger than a lot of the ladies around here. I'm looking forward to doing things with her.
Time for dinner. Got to go. Sharon
And the rollercoaster weather continues. Cold last night and I had to turn my heat back on. Windy, too, and hopefully rain this afternoon.
Sharon....you'll understand when I say that I only walk when my joints allow. Those who say "oh, get out and walk, it'll loosen up those joints," don't understand. It's not "loosening up" that I need, it's reduction in shoulder, elbow, finger, knee and hip pains. Today is a "sit in my fam room with my fireplace on and read day."
Take care, Babes!
Jane
Those "creakies" are no fun! And Spring is a bad time for that.
We're getting back to what I guess is the "new normal". Our community is pretty well contained, all have been vaccinated, visitation somewhat controlled. The residents have pretty much stopped wearing masks in the building. Staff and visitors are still masked, though. Margaret says she is not seeing many masks when she's out.
Happy Mother's Day to all! We're all mothers to someone, one way or another.
Mary, I'm glad to see someone else say that about all of us being mothers whether we birthed children or not. Women are nurturers by nature and care for nieces & nephews, pupils, kids they mentor, employees or whatever. So I second your HAPPY MOTHERS DAY wish to everyone. We are still supposed to wear our masks in the main hall, but a lot don't except for staff. Not required outside.
I just got back from the grocery & Walgreens. Had to exchange a damaged tube of serum at WG and pick up some bread & tea that I forgot to put on the list. I'm also doing laundry. Ugh.
Came home to a beautiful bouquet of flowers that Brian sent. So nice.
The men came yesterday and found out what was causing our mess--the front shower was leaking into the wall and out into the closet and onto the rug. He got it repaired and they will replace drywall Monday and then paint or replace the baseboards that are all stained and then have housekeeping come over to clean the carpet that was soaked and stained. They have also had a fan in the closet to dry out everything.(The shower backs into the coat closet).
Jane, it's been chilly here for a couple days, back to 80 tomorrow then back down to the low 70's and 60's again. So, I understand creaky too.I sure hope the weather is good on our trip next fall.
Looking forward to talking to the kids tomorrow. Traecy posted a picture taken at Brian's commissioning of my mother, me, Traecy & Brian & her mom. Probably the only pic with all of us in it. Wow did we look young!(That was in 1991) B & T also got engaged that weekend.
Hi to everyone! Have a great day! Sharon
Hello everyone. Yes I have been busy sorting and tossing. I'm on the second dumpster. I just wish people would stop adding their garbage and going through the dumpster making a big mess that I or the girls have to clean up daily. We stack everything neatly at one end and in the morning the bags are torn open and trash strewn all over the dumpster. The gal who cleans my house and her partner are helping me. We got all the attic still sorting through that.
Today I gave away all the reel to reel tapes two tape players, turntable, CD's and records to a Riley family friends son in law who has a musc studio and the grandson for his dorm room. They got a whole lot of stuff., stll a lot here though.
Sorry Jeanne and Darlene I can't read your posts perhaps if you used BOLD I might possibly be able to read them.
Finally the rain found us yesterday and it was very welcomed.
I made motel reservations for me for Mon. And Tuesday in Iowa City. I have an eye appt at the Univ. On Tuesday. They no longer have the valet parking, and I'm not about to use their huge ramp, so will take motel shuttle to and from Eye center. I decided not to try to drive the interstate with my eyes dialated.
My furnace/ boiler is acting up, so I'll go by heating guys and drop off a house key, in case they can get to it Mon or Tues.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Good plan, jane. John was always out of commission for several hours after he had his eyes dilated, but I seem to recover quickly from that.
Sharon, sorry about your HVAC. Aren't you glad you've got somebody else to tend to getting it fixed!
Hang in there, Marilyn, you'll be there soon.
Heard from all the girls and some of the grands yesterday. Plus Margaret and I Skyped with Alden for a while. He's almost walking, and so cute (but then I'm prejudiced).
Happy Monday, Buddies.
Jane, you're wise to take the shuttle. Whenever John is going to be dialated, I drive him. Hope your Furnace guys come while you're gone.
Mary, yes, I'm glad the center takes care of repairs, but they aren't Johnny on the spot about it. I guess we are just too big a facility and not enough workers. I'm sure the baby is darling. I can't wait till Monica & Thomas's little girl is born in June.
Marilyn, you're making progress. Although I'm sure it seems slow to you. I didn't think we'd ever get done. Good you could find a home for the music stuff.
For those of you not on FB or who missed it, I posted a picture of Braeden, the grandson who graduates and will be commissioned next Sat. I found out that he is graduating cum laude! His commissioning will be streamed, so we will be able to see it. Brian will be giving Braeden the oath and pinning on his bars--such a special thing for both of them.
I talked to Lori and Brian yesterday and Melanie is to call today because she was returning home from Indianapolis yesterday.
John and I took Bunny on a long walkie yesterday afternoon and this time, I bit the bullet and went down the long hill to the 2nd lake with J & B. I've been afraid to tackle it before. It was really tiring coming back up. I had to rest a couple times, but I made it. The only problem is that today, I'm really hurting. I was proud of myself doing it. Of course I used my walker. Trying to get in shape for France.
All that's happening here. Have a safe trip, Jane. Hi to all. Sharon
What size font do I need to use.......so it can be read easier.....CC
No. 4
Eyes are 20/20 with my glasses and pressures good, etc. It was a long day,and I'm glad I didn't try to drive home. Tomorrow I'll stop at Trader Joe's, down the street from me, make a stop in CR and probably have lunch there, and then go on home.
The furnace guy came on Monday before I left and replaced a broken whatever that had shut down the boiler.
Stay safe,
Jane
Back home and glad to be here. There's a lot of road construction at a "new and will be improved" intersection of two interstates at Iowa City. Trader Joe's was fun, but I didn't buy anything exciting.
Tomorrow I have an appt in Dubuque and need to see if a fav restaurant there is open at noon yet. They really reduced hours during covid. NOPE...only open Thurs.- Sat. From 4:00 to 9:00. Rats!
Stay safe,
Jane
Hi Gals! I use the #3 font + bold and Marilyn seems to be able to read it. Marilyn, this Sat marks a year from our move. Doesn't seem that long. Hope you're still making progress and that the dumpster divers have stopped messing everything up.
Jane, glad your eye exam was good. Sorry your favorite restaurant wasn't open. We had 50 degree weather yesterday + rain. It was miserable.
I got my new cell phone last Friday night and have got it activated and all the data from my old one switched to my new one. So proud of myself! Really like this phone. It is a Samsung Galaxy 21 if that means anything to anyone, an android, as was my other one.
I started the process toward the brain procedure yesterday with an hour+ phone conversation on history and meds. Next Monday, we do a video online to show me doing various things so they can evaluate my tremor. Then I think the next thing is an in-person evaluation and then a CT scan. If they still think I'm a candidate after that, they we will schedule the procedure, but she thinks it will be August or so. I want to get it done before the trip.
I extended my lunch walk with Bunny some today. Still not any great distance, but more than I was doing. I've got a step counter app on my phone that will help me keep track of what I'm doing.
They put the drywall in the closet Tuesday, but need to come back to sand it and paint it and the base boards and clean the carpets. My cleaning girl came yesterday, for which I'm very happy.
Hi to all, Sharon
I use the #4 font and "bold".
Sharon, I must have missed reading about your procedure. What sort of thing is it? I hope it all works out for you. They're doing such amazing things nowadays. And your trip sounds wonderful. I wish I could go with you. I've loved the river trips.
jane, glad your eye appointment went well, and the trip worked well.
Exciting day today - Margaret and Jean came and we went OUT, to a real restaurant (Mexican) for lunch. Granted we ate outside on the patio, but it was still eating out. And SOOOO good! Then the girls came back here and hung lots more stuff on the walls. I haven't run out of things to hang, but am slowly running out of wall space. :thumbup:
Hi to Darlene, Marilyn, Jeanne, alpiner, and all others looking in.
Ok gals...where is the bold?
It's the "B" at the far left end of the line of options. Your large print, though, is quite legible, Darlene - at least for me. :thumbup:
Mary, how fun to eat out!! And to get more pictures hung too. Tomorrow is the 1 yr anniversary of our move here. So glad everything is settled in. As to the procedure, it is a focused ultra sound done while I'm in an MRI. I will have a halo like thing attached to my skull that they use to focus the ultra sound with. The 2 down sides are that I have to have my head shaved (!) and lay on the MRI for 3-4 hrs. I will be awake throughout the procedure and they will pull me out of the MRI periodically to have me do things to see if the tremors are being stopped. It sounds scary, but I just have had it with these tremors. I know there are lots of worse things, but it really affects my quality of life.
Jane, hope you are home now and that your weather is decent.
Darlene, hope all is well with you and not too hot.
I haven't done too much today other than walk the dog and play on the computer.
Tomorrow is Braeden's commissioning. I'm really looking forward to seeing it online.
Have a nice weekend, everyone. Sharon
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I had the dumpster picked up today. Every morning there were more bbig black garbage bags added. I am not getting another dumpster.
Keith sons are due in anytime now from Washington, to visit their dad for the last time before we move and to get some photos and things I have set aside to ask them about. There are two closets they need to clean out as well. They will only be in town over night.It will probably be the last time they see their father while he knows who they are. I doubt they will go to California to visit us. We should be moved by July 1
Good morning...I highlited the B to the left...didn't change anything...oh well not much to say anyway...hope everyone has a great weekend....
Darlene....be sure to click on the B and then your size number -- 3 or 4 and then type between the codes. It'll look like this IN THE CODING BOX....
[ b][ size=3] TYPE HERE [ /size][/ b] Don't use the spaces I put in so you could see the coding.
It rained early this morning and is overcast and dreary and in the high 50s. I'm in for the day and doing laundry.
Last night the restaurant we went to was packed and short of staff. That seems to be a problem everywhere here...banks an restaurants. The Gov has removed the extra unemployment to try and get people back to jobs. I think the restaurants are going to have to up the pay to get people to come back.
jane
Marilyn, it is sad to think Keith's boys won't come down to visit him in CA. Although, if he gets to where he doesn't know them, I guess it doesn't make a difference. Hope they take a lot of stuff. I can't believe your neighbors filling up your dumpster! I'd leave a bill on their door for their % of it. Does Keith know what's going on at all? Hugs to you.
Jane, isn't it sad that people would rather take a govt. handout then work?! That sure isn't what this country used to be. I'm doing laundry too.
John and I just watched Braeden's commissioning ceremony. It was so nice to see Brian give him the oath and for Traecy and Sean to pin on his bars. Proud family moment. So neat that it was live streamed for those who couldn't go.
Nothing else going on here today. Have a nice day. Hi to Darlene, Jeanne, Mary, Alpiner and whoever else pops in. Sharon
Hi [/Hi everyone..I'm trying again to get my font bold...I did push the B y'all said was on left......so will keep tryingcolor]
Looks like you got it!
First: click B, then size 4, then the color you want.
Your cursor will go by itself to where the writing should start.
You only need to click on 'post' when you finished writing your message.
You can also type your message then highlight it then go to bold and size
Diglady, but then you need to highlight for each... so more work!
An exciting morning - to the dentist for 6-month cleaning. I love the feeling after getting my teeth cleaned, so I never mind going for that. And I'm blessed with good teeth, so rarely have to go otherwise.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Mary...yes on the clean teeth...once she'd done scraping around.
Ah....Monday again. In the 60s at least and windy and "chance of rain" all week. :coolsmiley:
I'm off to WalMart for a couple things and then home to probably do nothing but read...or see what's on the Hallmark mystery channel.
Exciting, right? :crazy2: :uglystupid2: :idiot2:
jane
from so_P_bubble: Tip
in Windows 10.
If you have a mouse with a wheel on it you can enlarge things by holding the Ctrl key down and spinning the wheel either way to make things bigger or smaller.
If you do not have a mouse wheel, you can hold the Ctrl key down and tap the - or + on the right side of your keyboard, to make things bigger or smaller that way too.
The games afoot! Come and join in!
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=198007
Hi to Patricia and thanks for the link to a game!
Tuesday morning rain and storms, potentially, the weather chart says. So far, just rain.
Bad night here....didn't get to sleep for more than 30 minutes until 4:00 am. The extended release tylenol for arthritis is just not working very well.
jane
Hope all are doing ok...can't seem to get the font bigger...so probably want post for awhile...stay safe and healthy
We just got home late yesterday from a trip by car to Oregon & Washington visiting family & friends . At the hotels most of the breakfasts were pre-ordered bagged to pick up or someone served the food plated . We visited one of our sons & family & experienced the Keto diet . I ate very little & went back to our hotel room hungry . Broccoli & spices do not agree with me . Probably lost a few pounds .
Darlene. Keep posting, found a way to enlarge the text
Alpiner....hmmm....sounds as if you're not going to be going Keto! :2funny: Me, either, I suspect. I'm too old to eat food I don't like or doesn't agree with me.
Darlene....Keep posting. People can use the tip So_P Bubble posted....hold down the Control key on your keyboard and use the scroll thingy on your mouse and move it forward to enlarge the print. Easy Peasy.
Another day of muggy and maybe rain and storms. I need to get out and get some groceries today or tomorrow for the weekend gang coming Friday night. My cleaning gal comes today...missed last visit two weeks ago because she was ill. I've moved my necessities out of the bedroom I usually use with the king bed and into the guest room with a double, so Don and Patricia can have the big bed. He's tall, like Ray was, so the extra space is needed.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I had to go to the chiropractor this morning, I've been lifting too many heavy things. Keith can't lift anything because of his hernia. The Dr said the abdominal wall is so thin that if it breaks or tears he will have 29 ft of intestines some spilling out and he will die. So I am doing all the lifting but today I am taking it easy.
I got the inspectors report on the Arcata house, I think I am going to either ask the seller to repair a few things or take some off the price since I bid 11K over the asking price.
That seems to be the story in real estate everywhere...people having to bid over the asking price, but I'd sure do what you're thinking of...fix some things or lower the price.
Take care not to hurt your own back, Marilyn!
jane
And it's Friday...again. :2funny: Here it's a hot and humid one, so the AC is on.
I got out to the other grocery store in town and they were busy as usual. Masks here are not required anywhere, by our Governor's mandate, including schools, but individuals can as they choose, I guess. I'm fully vaccinated, so feel comfortable without now, but I may go back to them if the flu season becomes bad this fall.
My WI-MN family are arriving tonight to do some spring chores for me tomorrow. They'll head home Sunday as they all still work.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals, I haven't posted for a while. I've been trying to walk more. Have walked to the dining room twice this week, about a half mile round trip. I also am taking Bunny a little farther at lunch, but my knees are giving me problems. I'm going to call the ortho in a few minutes and see if there is anything else they can do for them. I use Voltaren once or twice a day and an ice pack when they are really bad and of course ES Tylenol or Tramadol for pain, but hate having to do all that and still hurt. I use my walker when I am outside walking. Other than that, a quiet week. I did do the video evaluation of my tremor for the doctor to evaluate. I'll hear from him next week hopefully.
Jane, Glad your cleaning girl came. So did mine. I will still wear my mask in the stores for a while I think. One never knows who is vaccinated and who isn't. Enjoy your family this weekend. Nice that they are coming to help with the spring chores.
Marilyn, I'd definitely ask them to fix up what needs to be done or lower the price. That's what the inspection is for. I'm sorry your back is causing you problems again. I was afraid of that with all the work you've been doing. Take care of yourself.
Darlene, just click on the big A with the red arrow on it. There will be a drop down list of #'s. Click on 3 or 4. Also click on the big B at the beginning of the top line. All this is above the reply box.
Alpiner, it is hard adapting to other diets when traveling. But I'm sure you had a pretty trip and enjoyed getting away.
Mary, where are you? Hope you're okay.
All for now, Sharon
Phooey - just lost my post. I keep hitting something on my laptop that makes things jump around and do things I don't plan. I had a wrist support that kept me from doing that, but it got lost somewhere along the way. I have another one ordered - should be here on Sunday. Oh, well...
We're at the beginning of a heat wave here - temps predicted in the 90s for about a week, with record breakers also predicted. I've already got the a/c going.
Not much going on here until Memorial Day weekend. That's going to be Henry's 1st birthday party.
Happy weekend, Buddies! Stay well.
Hi everyone....I have had a very busy week...2 of my 4 kids was here...they did a lot of fishing...I did lot of cooking..lol...enjoyed every minute of it....haven't read past post...hope everyone is well and happy...it's very warm here and chance of rain...have a great weekend....
Where is everybody? I know jane had company over the weekend. Marilyn is getting stuff ready to move. I guess we're all just trying to avoid 90* temperatures.
Stay cool, Buddies!
I'm just testing to see if this font is big enough to read
That font is perfect, Darlene! Good job. It sounds as if you had a great weekend, too.
Sharon...HURRAH for you on the walking.
Mary...yikes...your temp is almost as bad as ours...we're in the upper 80s and so humid. Thank heavens for AC.
Donal, Patricia and the "boys" ....31 and 33...came and worked so hard all morning Saturday. With 3 guys working and Patricia doing some painting around the doors, they were all busy little elves. They took down the large greenhouse/shed Ray had in the back area behind his shop...and Donal took the frame home with him. We got rid of everything in there and that's a relief. Donal also took the snow blower, Sam the golf clubs and a gazillion golf balls, and all 3 took some of Ray's extensive book collection. Some things they couldn't get in their truck and car, so Donal'll get those on their next trip.
The "boys" got up on the roof and cleaned out and unclogged the gutters;even though they have gutter guards, clogs happen. So, I'm all set. I also got my hanging baskets filled and up and the coral bells planted out front.
WHEW! Sat. afternoon at 3:00 everybody was cleaned up and we went down the Pub on the river and ate on the deck overlooking the river. Gary and Kathy, neighbors, joined us, and then we went across the street to the Brewery and then home for Mexican Train. It was a wonderful day. They all left Sunday for home as they all work today.
I'm up to my ears in laundry, but I loved having them.
I'm not wearing my mask out anymore. I'm fully vaccinated and not on dialysis or chemo anymore. I may again in the fall if the flu is bad.
Stay healthy, Babes!
jane
Good job, Darlene!
How great tOo get all that done, jane. And now you can rest for a while. I'm only wearing a mask when I'm around folks I don't know. And that doesn't happen to much any more.
Hi Gals, good to see all the posts. Mary we've been having 90+ temps the past 2 days too, but our humidity has been low till today. It is just starting to creep up. I wear a mask when I go in stores or where required, but that's all.
Jane, how wonderful to have family come down and do all that for you and also to take away more of Ray's things that they can use. Sounds like you had a lovely weekend and are all ready for summer!
Darlene, good work on the font. Sounds like you had a good time with the grands, etc. I used to love cooking for the big family when I could.
Yesterday, I went to the ortho and we decided he would do an arthroscopy of my right knee that is still bothering me so much, hopefully right after our trip to Brian's. Don't have a definite date yet. After the appt, I went to a shopping center with Home Goods and found a new pillow. None of mine were comfortable. Also went to Target and got a watering can that isn't humongous that I can use for my balcony flowers. My Kalanchoe that John got me at Valentines has been really growing since I put it on the balcony and now has new flower buds.
Today, we went to the PO this AM to finalize my passport application. I had it expedited so should have it in 4-6 weeks. Glad to have that taken care of. Have to go eat now and then bridge at 2:00.
Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
I had received an email from the jewelry store in Dubuque where I'd left a ring bought there for some repair work on the prongs. I went in this morning since storms are forecast for this afternoon, and was delighted to learn that the $77 charge on the paper they gave me so show I'd left the ring was waived and it was all complementary! Whoo Hooo...I love that kind of service. The clerk said the repair and restoration wasn't as extensive as they'd first thought. It looks beautiful. I will buy all my "sparklies" there from now on.
I also went to Target...first time in well over a year....and found nothing I needed or wanted. Guess my shopping styles have changed! Came on home under dark clouds, stopped to mail a package of photos of my mother-in-law to Ray's sister we found while organizing this weekend, and decided to catch lunch at my favorite pub, did a quick grocery stop and home to continue the laundry. And that's my exciting Tuesday morning!!
Hope all is going great with everyone. Nobody here is mandated to wear a mask since Gov removed all restrictions last Super Bowl Sunday and the stores I'm in say 100% vaccinated don't need masks. ;D
Stay safe!
jane
Good Wed. morning....HUMP DAY for those still working. 8)
I did a tiny bit of weeding of spearmint plants that are out of control in my one flower bed. They smell so good, but are so invasive.
I need to get to WalMart for a a couple things.
It's to be the best day of this weekend, weather wise. Tomorrow a cold front and rain are to descend on the area.
That's all the excitement in this corner of the world.
jane
I had a great day at bridge yesterday. The 2nd table I was at, we made 2 rubbers+ 1 game! Can't ever remember doing that well. Obviously had a great partner. Got my passport expedited yesterday morning, so it was a good day. Last night we found out that they are going to replace all the windows in the dining room starting today, so we will have delivered meals for 3 days till they are finished. They have big picture windows around 2 walls and several of them were cloudy and all old. Will be lovely when done.
Jane, how nice that the jeweler waived the charge on your ring! Is spearmint and mint the same thing? Any time I've planted mint, I've put it in a pot in the ground to keep it from overspreading. We hope to get a little rain tomorrow and begin to get some lower temps. 90 is just too high in May.
Nothing else going on here today or tomorrow, but get my hair cut Friday.
Hi to all. Sharon
I always had mint planted. It's definitely invasive, but it smelled SO good when John mowed it. :thumbup:
Spearmint is a type of mint, as I understand it. It smells wonderful, but so invasive.
I've pulled more, but still lots to do.
I got my "summer shearing" today...I'd tried letting my hair grow, but it's so thick and stick straight, I gave up today and told her to do a "shearing" so it's back to short and easier to manage. With my shoulders and elbow and finger pains, this will be much better....brush and go.
Take care, Babes!
jane
I had my pandemic hair cut the first part of April . I had a very long pony tail . My hair has always been straight , now I have a bit of curl on the ends . Its now shoulder length . (https://i.ibb.co/44mQKn8/Dolores-hair-cut-April-2021-001.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9y8Mckb) (https://i.ibb.co/chJ3Bhr/Dolores-Hair-April-2-2021-004.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qYBjSYr) .
Looks great, alpiner!
Very nice, Alpiner!
The rains have started and hurrah for that. Temps now in the 50s, and I'm having a Reading Day!
Stay healthy,
Jane
Hi everyone...just checking in...seems really quite with my kids all gone..it's warming up...90 degrees....Jane a haircut s in my to do list..especially with his heat..Alpiner love your hair..very pretty..Looks natural curly ..I have 5 brothers that had curly hair..my 3 sisters and I have straight....Hi to Sharon..Mary..Marlyn and all others looking in...hope you have a nice holiday weekend
Yikes....back to 40 degrees, blustery wind and rain! Feels more like late fall than spring. AC a few days ago and now heat on!.,,¡
Tonight is my turn to have our Fri night group...got reservations at a place 15 miles away and picked up pumpkin bars and fudge bars for dessert here with wine for three other 4.
Stay healthy,
Jane
We must all be in haircut mode. I got mine done today and will have her "do" it just before we leave for St. Louis the 11th. Her styling always lasts longer than mine. It is still quite short. Jane I love your haircut in your picture. Alpiner, yours looks nice too, but I couldn't stand having hair that long and having to fuss with it.
Jane, can't believe you have cooled down that much! We were at 89 today, but supposed to cool to lower 80's later next week. Hope you had a nice time tonight, Jane. Even though it's hot here, I'm still hurting a lot.My arthroscopy is scheduled for June 16. I do hope it takes away the knee pain.
Hi to all. I'm going to read and watch some TV. Sharon
SharonE I had no choice on the length of my hair . The shops were all closed & I don't trust my husband cutting my hair ! He did once ! It was a pain to wash . His hair had grown to his shoulders & he looked like Einstein !
Jane, I sent you a PM.
It's supposed to cool off tomorrow - high of 66! But back into the mid80s by the end of next week. It's still spring.
Marilyn and alpiner, did y'all get to see the eclipse the other night? None of it was visible in the eastern part of the country.
I've had a wonderful afternoon and dinner. Kate and Jean came to Margaret's for Henry's first birthday party tomorrow. We went out to dinner to a local restaurant (my treat, of course), and had a fabulous meal. I had grilled grouper, Margaret got a chicken dish, Kate & Jean shared a prime-rib-for two (an enormous hunk of beef). We all tried everything and, of course, took home doggie bags. Yum!
I come to check on y'all often & had to giggle at your comment, Mary, "My treat, of course". I've been doing & saying that since Cas died. I just tell them that "I'm spending your inheritance and getting to enjoy with you AND spending it the way I LIKE". Nobody objects! :D
Both of my gr-fathers were "Henry", happy first to yours!
I've been cutting my own hair since 8th grade. It has gone to "black, horse hair thick & coarse" to much thinner & fine, ghost white. I've tried a few times over the years to have it done but every single hairdresser wanted to thin it & do it up, not me. When beehives were in (remember those?) I could have a pile on top without back combing. I was about to panic before Cas died and I couldn't find the Schick injector blades I use. Cas finally discovered some in a shop here so I try to keep enough ahead to last a long time. I had to start dyeing my hair before 30 & quit about 50. When my cousins are all in a room we can light it up, strong gene.
Sounds like all of you have made it through this long-long year in good shape. I only have two places to take flowers here, for Cas & a grandbaby that died shortly after she was born. Where Cas is only allows fresh flowers but I take artificial to the baby. Later I will make a trip to MO to put flowers on my parents graves. Some things we do because we always did, right?
martyz The eclipse was like 4:30 a.m. here . too early for me !
My hair has always been thick . Back in the 70's I tried putting my hair in a french twist , I stepped outside & the wind blew the pins out ! My hair has what the hair stylist refers to as "high lights" but still mostly the original color . I never have dyed it .
My hair is natural color also, dark blond with gray mix. I used to have highlights, but decided it wasn't necessary at 80! I have nearly always kept my hair reasonably short. Shoulder length as a HS senior, short in college, and mostly since. Tried a page-boy once for a while, but then went short again and have stayed pretty much that way since. Much easier for me to care for. It was straight growing up but thick after puberty and curly after chemo, though it has straight patches.
Hi Shirley. Good to see you. Can't imagine cutting my own hair!
Mary, I know you had a wonderful time with Henry's birthday and time with the girls. I can't wait till my trip to Brian's.
Alpiner, you did a good job!
Almost time to go to dinner. Have a good memorial day. Wish I could put flowers on my parents grave, but can't as it is in Indy. Sharon
I'm in the thick, straight hair club, too. My cutting lady has to thin it almost every three weeks...it's simply impossible to deal with, otherwise. I, too had it long when I was in my 30s, but it got impossible to deal with and I've been short every since. I tried to let it grow a bit these pandemic days...but earlier this week, I told her to cut it back short. I just can't deal with a curling iron with my shoulder pain. Now, I can get out of bed and brush it and I'm good to go.
A quiet weekend for me. I hope to get my June bills taken care of ....auto license tags, house insurance, estimates for Uncle Sam and Aunt Kim (our governor...Kim Reynolds).June is an expensive month for me. :knuppel2:
Friday night I was sad to learn another of our former bridge group has dementia. Her husband passed away a few months after Ray, and MaryAnn had difficulties coping on her own. Her girls had her lovely home up for sale and, like other properties here these days, sold quickly.
Stay healthy, Buddies!
jane
Beautiful Memorial Day here, and I even got a walk to town in. (1 mile roundtrip), so a good way to end May. Temp was in mid 60s, so pleasant for a walk with a light jacket. VERY quiet, except for the Legion which was getting ready to go to Cemetery for service, and bikers there who are a subgroup within the Legion.
I did get my checks written for June stuff that I can't do on auto pay, and I'll mail those tomorrow when I do my grocery shopping.
Stay healthy and safe,
jane
A beautiful day here today, too. Sunshine and temp in the upper 70s. To warm up lots more and rain later in the week.
The girls and I went out to brunch yesterday, and then Kate and Jean headed for home. Y'all may have seen some photos on Facebook.
Hope the upcoming week is good for you.
We had a lovely day yesterday. We took a lunch ordered from the dining rm. down to the lake and had a little picnic and watched the ducks and geese and talked to a few people who came by. It was in the 70's too. It's nice to have the lake in such close proximity to our villa.
Mary, sounds like you had a nice day with the girls. Your weather is almost the same as ours these days.
Jane, John takes care of our bills these days, but I keep an eye on things to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. Most things are on auto-pay for us too. That's a shame about your bridge friend. For some reason, there was no Memorial Day observation here this year. There was last year. Considering the WWII vets we have living here as well as probably Korean & Vietnam, it seems a shame. I'm going to ask about it.
I have bridge this afternoon. Hope I get the same partner as last week! And the same kinds of cards!
Hi to all. Sharon
Mary....what a great weekend for you and your girls!
Sharon...how nice to be able to pick up food to go and enjoy a picnic by your lake.
Beautiful here again, too. I moved my body out and took my mile walk and then came home to shower and eat breakfast.
I need to dry my hair and then mail my $$ to the feds and state and for my license tags, and get some groceries.
Jane
I am still tying to take care of a few health problems. Lots of testing. I am reading but hope back to normal soon.
Jane. I have not figured out how one can make the print larger by holding down Ctrl and spinning on mouse wheel. This is on my desktop. Windows 10. How can one type?
Havn't we had some weird weather past few weeks. Hope you had nicer while family visiting.
Glad to see everyone seem to be enjoying getting out a little more. Some not wearing masks.
Jeanne...good to see you posting here. The weather here sure has been weird, but it seems to have stabilized now and I feel much better. I'm one of those who has forsaken the mask, unless the place requires it. None of our businesses do now. I understand people may have conditions which makes them want to wear one, and that's fine. Those who have chosen no shot have made their choice.
The control and moving mouse wheel forward is for reading only in places where the font is too small to read.
It doesn't control when you're posting or writing. You'll need to set your font preference for that in your settings.
The weather was great when the Armstrong clan of men and one woman descended to be busy worker bees. Having the 4 of them doing things got my list finished in time to enjoy a meal on a deck overlooking the whitewater park and time at the Brewery.
Another beautiful day here...mid 70s now but to get much hotter by the weekend. So, I need to get my walking shoes on and hit the sidewalk.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good late morning all...we have had a little rain...making mosquitoes bad to try and sit out on deck...Jeanne. Good to see you...I'm still having a hard time getting my BP controlled..the Dr says it's anxiety...he may be right....they are having lots of illegals coming over..yesterday at the HEB I shop at...cops was chasing a truck with 25 in it..bailed out at HEB and ran in the store..with law and border patrol chasing them...think I may shop curb side...Hi Jane..Mary..Sharon...did Marlyin get moved? If this print is to small to read..I apologize...going through the steps as yall advised
Curbside sounds like a good idea, Darlene.
I didn't last long on my walk...too hot for me. I got a late start ... tired from all my running around yesterday. :coolsmiley:
Maybe time to set up the hoses and give the plants a drink.
Jane
Darlene, that must have been scary. Curbside sounds like a good idea.
Jeanne, glad to see you post, but sorry you've been having health problems. Hope they get them taken care of soon.
Jane, it's supposed to be 80 today, but didn't feel like it when I took Bunny out for her walk at noon. For some reason, I've been freezing today even with the temp set at 77. I took my thyroid, so that shouldn't be it.
My cleaning girl didn't come today. I presume she'll come tomorrow, but they didn't call me.
My bridge was good yesterday, but not as good as last week. I won at our table anyway and got the $2! I was about to run out of quarters, so good that I won again. (We each put in 50 cents)
Our 60th anniversary is next Thursday and we were trying to find a good restaurant, but they are all in uptown Charlotte and we both get so stressed out going there, that we decided we really didn't need a special meal, especially since we're going to Brian's the day after, so John said he'd bring home some flowers and wine and brie cheese and French bread to have all week before our anniversary. Hard to believe, it's been 60 years.
Darlene, I think Marilyn is moving the 25th or 26th.
All the news here. Have a nice day. Sharon [/b]
Happy Anniversary, Sharon. John died just shy of our 60th (in 2015). He used to laugh and say he'd been married all his life. Of course, we did marry young, too.
Good to hear from you, Jeanne. Hope your health stuff can get taken care of soon.
Darlene, those Texas mosquitoes are vicious! I remember them well. I loved the curbside pickup - worked well for me while I was still getting some groceries. My BP has been the lowest I can remember in the time since my heart surgery and new meds. I can't tell you what all the meds are, but whatever it is, it's working well for me. Good luck.
jane, glad you got all that good help. It was great last weekend when my girls were here. Margaret and Jean finished hanging stuff on the walls, while Kate was setting me up with a Hulu(?) box and showing me how to use it (although I haven't yet).
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Good Hot morning here. It's to be a "sizzling" weekend here with temps in the 90s. ::)
Happy 60th, Sharon and John.
Mary...glad you got all your "stuff" up on the walls.
I went over to the hospital for a long overdue blood draw...and because the 6 month limit on the order was over May 31, she had to get a renewal...and in the process, the renewal lady apparently got distracted, and so my wait got longer and longer. I asked again about it and someone else jarred the renewal lady and I finally got to the lab. I'm very much dreading it may put me in the diabetes group, so I've been researching endocrinologists and found one who is the daughter of the kidney doc Ray saw. She comes here once or twice a month for appts, so if it comes to that, I have a name in mind. Masks are still required there and a "check-in check" though Lab Lady said that was ending in 2 weeks. She didn't know about the masks.
Cleaning lady coming today and I have stripped the beds but she'll put the clean sheets on and then do the tidying up that's needed.
Sprinkler is going out front and then I'll move it around the house. VERY dry here and no signs of decent rain.
Stay safe!
jane
Good late morning..we are being blessed with rain and cooler temps...Happy 60 year Sharon and John..I had 54 with mine until he passed...good years..Mary it's good your girls are helping get your stuff done...Jane hope your lab # come out good...always dread mine..Hi to Jeanne and Shirley...better grab lunch
Hello everyone, still working on getting this packed. The Furry friend is going to have a farewell luncheon for me at the Mexican restaurant that I like. even though I am not longer a member
Jane, I hope your #'s are good. Diabetes isn't good. My dad and brother were both insulin dependent, but I've dodged the bullet so far.
Mary, glad you got all your things hung. It's sad that John and Ray both passed so soon.
Darlene, don't remember your husband's name, but sad for you too.
Glad your cleaning girl came, Jane. Mine did too. We had some rain today and supposed to have a lot later this evening and night. About 80 and getting humid, of course, with the rain.
Marilyn, just saw your post. How nice that the Furry Friends are hosting a luncheon for you. Enjoy! Is Freckles invited? And Millie?
No other news here. Sharon
Sherry no Freckles or Millie in the restaurant. although freckles has been there before. A new photo taken this morning of Millie snuggling up to Freckles on facebook.
Marilyn, didn't think about no dogs in the restaurant. Yes I saw the two cuddling in the FB post. So sweet. Can Millie walk as far as Freckles?
HOT< HOT and very humid here....and to be all week. All sorts of heat warnings out. I put an envelope our to the mailman to pick up and it's almost impossible to breathe outside.
The town is having a Rhubarb fest down by the river with vendors, etc. but it's too hot for this ol' lady to go down there.
It's nice to have the festivals back, though.
If the heat and humidity is your way, stay safe!
jane
Stay home in the a/c, jane. I don't do hot and humid, either. They've lowered our predictions to the mid80s this week, but with lots of rain showers (hence humidity) all week. Oh, well - I wasn't going anywhere anyway. Oops, forgot - I am going for my mani/pedi. :smitten:
Sjerry Yes Millie walks right along with freckles.
We were in a parade this morning in a small local town . Lucky I brought along an umbrella . It was hot ! I saw only one porta potty , so had to suffer in silence . Home now & is sure nice to be cool again .
We're in the mid 80's also with high humidity and a storm beginning as I speak! We just got back from our long walk with Bunny to the lakes and it was very warm although not unbearable. I was dressed lightly and had a hat on. Certainly was good timing on our part!
John spent the morning putting together a cart with shelves that fits by my chair and will help me organize my clutter. I got it all arranged and it looks nice. I ordered it from a catalog, so wasn't sure if it would work, but it does.
Jane, glad you decided to forego the festival in the heat. Rhubarb pie sounds delicious! John isn't a fan though.
Mary, I'm going to try to get a mani/pedi tomorrow or early this week also. Leaving for Brian's on Friday.
Alpiner, I bet you are glad to be home.
Wow I just heard a big clap of thunder that sounded close! I read that the Eiffel Tower was struck by lightening yesterday. It was an awesome picture. I guess there was no damage.
Nothing else going on here. Tomorrow is Leyton's 9th birthday! Hard to believe. Stay in and stay cool everyone. Sharon
Back to 90 today and a hot wind. I was in all day except to fill a bird feeder, put water in the birdbath, and water a couple pots of geraniums.
I think tomorrow or Tuesday. I will need to do more watering, but I have. Prescription to pick up, my plumber to pay, and get more bird seed.
Stay safe and cool!
Jane
Gilbert and Sonya hauled the Opel to Ca yesterday and aksi tiik some of the bookcases for me. My cleaning girl is helping me get packed up. We did most of the kitchen yesterday, with lots going to Goodwill, and the trash.
Hi everyone...it is very hot here also with high humidity..I was walking. By 8:30....still hot walk...Jane looks like you have hot weather also..Sharon my husband name is A.C.....Arthur Calvin but went by initials..I think Sharon was asking...Hi to Mary and others reading...take care
Darlene, yes, it was me. I knew Jane & Mary's husband's names because I had met them, but didn't know yours.
Marilyn, it sounds like you counting down to the final days now. Hope it continues to go smoothly.
Jane, you're hotter than we are. We're in the low 80's. The rain cooled us off a little. We really needed it too. Good luck with all your errands tomorrow.
Today was my run-around day. I got my mani/pedi at noon, then drove across town to pick up a disc with x-rays on it for another Dr. then farther south to Lowes to return some stuff & pick up some rose spray. Then back across town to near us to a UPS to mail the disc and then home. It took me about 2 hours and I was surprised I got home that fast.
Tomorrow is bridge, then I start packing for our trip.
Have a good week everyone. Sharon
Sharon...these 90 degree days and high humidity to continue through next week and very little chance of rain.
Marilyn...wow...you're making progress. Is your new place secured in CA near Gilbert?Did K's sons ever come down to help you or see their Dad?
Darlene...Hot here, too.
Mary..hope all is well with you.
I went over and got my bloodwork done Thursday and have heard nothing from my doc. I looked it up online. Yes, the A1c is still 6.2. But, my sed rate has gone from 35 to 64. That's the inflammation marker and in women 0-29 is the range. I'll take the results to the rheumatology NP on Thursday. No wonder my joints and muscles hurt so and I'm so tired.
I also ran some errands..out to pay the furnace bill, got my script and more AREDS 2. Then I did lunch out and brought home enough for supper...grilled chicken salad.
Stay cool and safe,
Jane
Morning, Babes.
Not much going on here...too hot. I did set up the sprinkler and will move it when I finish here.
Clinic called about my lab work. I'm afraid my PMR..polymyalgia rheumatica is back. My sed rate is twice what it should be, so good I have an appt with rheumatology on Thursday.
Stay cool and safe!
Jane
My husband & I both went to have lab work done yesterday morning at a lab in a drugstore our doctor had told us about . We tried making appts. online but couldn't get early enough appts ( fasting ) . So we went to the drugstore , signed in & waited . We arrived at 7:40 a.m. , others who had made appts. came in & we were put at the bottom of the list . Finally about 9:30 a.m. we were called . The restrooms were out of service & no drinking fountains . I was in misery ! When my blood was being drawn it clotted in the tube & vial from lack of water ! I hope they got enough blood to test !
I hate the kind of weather you're having, jane. No wonder your polymyalgia is acting up. Hope it moderates soon. Have you ever heard anything from Sue's son, to know how she's doing?
alpiner, what a downer for you and your husband. I hope your tests results are good.
Sharon, I hope your trip is uneventful and that you have a great weekend.
Marilyn, just a few more days. Good that some of your folks have been able to help you. I wonder, too, if Keith's sons ever got down to see their dad.
Darlene, stay cool!
Nothing interesting happening around here. But my mind is already thinking about our trip to the beach. That's actually coming up in about a month. ;)
Hi to Jeanne, and anybody else looking in.
Alpiner...we don't have labs in our drugstores. The only choice here is the hospital lab. Hope you get your results soon. Does someone like CVS or WalGreen's run those?
Mary...no, nothing from Tim about Sue.
I'm spending these hot days watching Hallmark Mysteries...better than anything else on TV for me.
Stay cool and safe,
jane
Yes Walgreens runs Lab Corp .
Thanks, Alpiner!
Marilyn...wow...you're making progress. Is your new place secured in CA near Gilbert?Did K's sons ever come down to help you or see their Dad? Jane, Keith's sons visit was very disappointing They got the photos I set aside for them and a few other things. They brought us breakfast at noon. The oldest sat across the table from Keith and told him "THIS IS THE LAST TIME WE WILL SEE YOU" Then turned to me and said " TAKE ALL HIS MEDICATION AWAY ESPECIALLY HIS BLOOD PRESSURE PILLS AND I WILL GIVE HIM 3 TO 6 MONTHS TO LIVE Needless to say that ain't going to happen.
Slowly by surely I am getting it done. My freind who cleans my house is helping to get things packed up and labled she has taken some stuff for her Pet Store and other stuff to the Goodwill for me.
I fell Sunday evening and skinned my knee and my arm. My ankle gave way while I was walking home for a neighbor's with both dogs on the leashes. I was so glad that I could get up an finish walking home with no broken bones. At this age you never know when something is going to break.[/color]
Marilyn, I'm shocked!! :o How could anyone do that to their own father? Did he say that in front of Keith? I just can't believe it!! And, you have had such a load on your shoulders these past few years that it has taken a toll on your health as well. I can assure you that I am hoping things go more smoothly with this move, and that you can finally have a place to relax and enjoy your family and home. Take care, my friend. :hugs:
Marilyn...all I can say is OMG! I guess it's safe to say K's family was very dysfunctional from years ago.
Jaywalker....good to see you. Hope all is going well for you.
Nothing else new here...still in the 95 temp range. I did go to the hospital for a copy of my bloodwork as I can't get my printer to print anything but the headings. She copied the two pages for me to take to Rheumatology tomorrow. In the meantime, they called and have sent a prescription for me for prednisone...the only drug for PMR. They wanted to see me in a week, when I said ..."So...my appt tomorrow?" and the nurse didn't know that, so I'll go down and give her my blood report and talk to her.
Other than that, I'm just keeping up with my laundry and the dishes.
I'm sure looking forward to feeling better when I get the med going. Sharon knows the feeling of hurting all over and how it gets to you mentally.
Take care and stay cool!
jane
Jane so sorry your not feeling well...hope the Meds help..Our temp is a very hot 90 degrees...but we will spect it in Texas..Marlyin u probably can't read thus..but thinking if you trying to get moved to ur new location...that wasn't very nice if K son to comment as he did..Mary know you are looking forward to ur trip to the beach..Sharon hope you enjoy your trip....Hi to all reading
Marilyn, Oh my goodness! I would have been hard put not to tell him to get out of the house and never come back! I never heard of such a thing! I'm glad everything else is going well and your family is supportive and you soon will be near them. Sorry about your fall, but glad it was just scrapes and bruises. I am terrified of falling since I broke my pelvis.
It's 90 here and humid too and is supposed to be hot at Brian's near St. Louis. Everything is going to be casual and meals there, so don't have to pack much.
Jane, I'm so sorry to hear that your tests were bad. I hope they can do something for you. I really, really need to get in to see an arthritis Dr and at least get some NSAID's. I went off of my diclofenac because it didn't seem to be helping anymore. Now I need to see if something else will. I hurt all the time too, but I'm sure not as much as you do. I've started taking at least one Tramadol about 11:00 and Tylenol at bedtime and that helps, but it doesn't completely do away with it. It just means I can function. Jane, I hope the prednisone helps. How long can you stay on it and does it alleviate the pain longterm? Your problem is different from mine, though the pain is the same to some extent.
Mary, thank you for the good wishes for our trip. I'll be so glad when we are on board the plane. We're going way early + I'll have a wheelchair, so hopefully there won't be a problem, but they are saying they are way understaffed at the airport.
My neighbor across the street, the one who lost her dog about 2 mos ago is going to pet sit Bunny. That will be really convenient for us, but don't know what to give her as a thank you. She doesn't drink except Champagne occasionally, so guess we will get her a bottle of that. I also may look through some of my devotional books and see if I see one she might like. She is very devout.
Hi to Darlene, Alpiner, Jaywalker and any others I've missed. Stay cool if you can. Sharon
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Marilyn, I'm so sorry! If they felt that way, I'm surprised they even showed up at all. What schmucks! It'll be good to be even farther away from them. Hugs!
Jaywalker, He said that right to his father?s face. The only thing Keith remembers about that visit was that he was supposed to have 3-6 more months to live. He also knows I make him take his pills twice a day and that he is not going to die in that short time.
Sherry when he said those words to his father all I could do was to cry and tell him it is so hard to even think about things like that.
Thank you Darlene did read what you wrote
I have repeatedly told Keith that his kids "don't give a Sh**" The oldest one just proved my point, and he calls himself a doctor. I wonder if he treats his patients the same way. and thier families. Now I have to go over to the lab for a blood draw. I have an appointment on Monday.
Well, I couldn't help myself when I read Marilyn's post. I come here often to see how everyone is doing. I just came from my follow-up app't for my b.c. and everything is good...finally got to meet the "new" doctor since Dr. Cherry retired (over a year and a half ago!). After she was supposed to retire, she kept showing up to fill-in for other doctors. The first time I asked her "What? Didn't you like retirement?" and she said "Oh, I had to come back to check on you!" This afternoon, Dr. Peng (who was standing there when Dr. Cherry said that) remembered that and said "She wanted to keep you for herself." Anyway, I am doing fine as far as the Cancer Center is concerned, and don't need to go back for a year! That's one thing behind me and now I have an appointment with a cardiologist tomorrow because I have developed another thing to check on.
Seems I have been experiencing A Fib regularly, and sometimes continually, for some time. Tests have shown that, and that my heart is slightly enlarged and there is fluid in the lower lobe. Now, that was a surprise to me because I have not had pain nor noticed a racing heartbeat. But, then, the tech who did the echocardiogram said often people don't have any symptoms. Sooo here we go again ... off on another adventure. ::)
Marilyn I would have been livid!! I agree with Sharon... he would have been swiftly ushered out of the house. I'm sorry Keith had to hear that and that his son thinks he won't live much longer. I remember this "doctor" wanted to wash his hands of him in the very beginning, too. It's a shame family can treat each other so hatefully at a time when they should be most caring. >:(
Jaywalker, I was 15 years past my cancer treatment, when I was diagnosed with heart problems. I was going to see a cardiologist and wound up in the ER, a pacemaker the next day, and two heart valves replaced 10 days later. It was ALL new, and quite a shock - to say the least. It seems I'm in a-fib all the time, but it's not anything I've ever noticed before, or notice now. And they keep telling me that the pacemaker is working just fine, and keeping track for them. (This was 5 years ago.) Hang in there!
Well, Mary, that's what they're telling me. I had the monitor for 3 days, and then the echocardiogram, and was told I had been in a-fib the whole time! Yup, talk about a shock! I had just gone for a routine visit to a new doctor and ended up having security called to bring a wheelchair and rush me to EKG, which resulted in prescriptions for Eliquis and a blood thinner as well as a diuretic for the fluid buildup. I have experienced shortness of breath for a few years, whenever I walked very far or such, but put it down to being old and fat and to be expected "at my age" This new doctor loves to remind me of my age! Says I am at risk for a stroke, too. ??? Oh, well, I am feeling better already since taking the new meds. I'm also scheduled for a bone density test on the 21st. I'm 6 and a half years post cancer. BTW I never had either chemo or radiation after the mastectomy. That was after my daughter had been through a terrible ordeal with her cancer, and the same day she announced that she was in remission! Sadly, that only lasted a few months and it came back with a vengeance and she was gone Sept. 2, 2016.
Jaywalker, I take warfarin and seem to doing okay on that. Eliquis is not for people who have had artificial valve replacements, and I've got two. So I'm happy with taking a generic cheap Rx, and not the new expensive one. My 63-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with some blood clots and put on Eliquis. That was a surprise, to say the least.
I'm 85, and have been overweight most of my life. Also with the shortness of breath. About 4 years ago, I saw a pulmonologist and was diagnosed with "mild to moderate" COPD, and am on Anoro for that. Doc laid that on my having smoked for about 20 years (quit in the early 1980s). At least she didn't mention weight and/or age. ;D Good luck with all the other tests.
Jaywalker, that must have been a shock. I was diagnosed as having congestive heart failure at age 57 and told I had 5 yrs to live. I had a golf ball size clot in my ventricle and only 20% ejection fraction (55-60 is normal) but a new drug came out and within 3 yrs I had and still have a normal and stable ejection fraction. Of course, I am still on the medication and will be forever. I'm almost 82 now and doing fine. I'm a 20 yr survivor of BC as well. God is watching over me.
Tomorrow we leave for St. Louis. I sure hope everything goes smoothly at the airport.
I've done a couple loads of laundry and am partially packed. And I just heard from our Pastor that she is going to drop in in a few minutes. Will be so glad to chat with her. This is the first visit since we moved, due to the pandemic.
All for now. Back on Monday. Sharon/b]
Jay walker. I think I have had A Fib longer that when I was diagonosed in Dec of 2018 when I ended up in the hospital with a heart rate of 170 and had a Cardioversio . I am on Eliquis, Metoprolol and Amlodipine since then. My heart still races and it hurts when the rate goes up to 130-150 and it goes over 100 every night while I am sleeping and wakes me up. By the way I got a new phone awhiel back and lost your number. please text it to me , email or call me.
I am taking a break now , my back hurts so I need the rest. I was bent over my cedar chest for 2 hours cleaning it out, discarding stuff and pack stuff in garbage bags so that when they move it they just take out the bags lift it than put the bags back in. I found thing that I need to notify other extended family that are in my possession that they may want.Please excuse any typos that I missed.
I'm just home from the cardiology app't. This doctor is really laid-back and casual. He made a few changes in the meds my primary doc prescribed and asked a couple questions and said "Come back in a month" and disappeared! Marilyn, that's what I've been on the last 6 weeks or so: Eliquis, Metoprolol and Spironolactone (instead of Amlodipine). He said increase the Losartan and stop the low dose Aspirin. Since I have no pain or feel a racing heartbeat, there is no need for cardioversion, he said. My b.p. was pretty high today, and that's why he wants me to increase the Losartan and Spironolactone. All in all I feel pretty good and even managed to get the staff to act surprised at my age (86). When I was making the appointment for next month, the girl asked if I was Jane or someone there on her behalf! She just stared at me in disbelief and then said "you look so much younger!" I told them Jesse Dorfmeister (my primary care doc) keeps mentioning my age and Dr.Muller always called me "Young Lady" and they said I should tell him that and he'd probably blush. They know him. :)
I've already switched to decaf coffee and that's usually only one cup in the morning. I'm back on Green Tea and Herbal tea for the rest of the time.
I also take Metropolol and Spirolactone, also Bumetadine (another diuretic!), no Losartan. They stopped my low-dose aspirin. There are some others, but I can't remember all the names right now. They've not told me to stop regular coffee, but I have pretty much stopped all dark-green vegetables, although I do have a small house salad with iceberg lettuce (no flavor or food value, just some crunch). I have my INR checked once a month, and it's been stable, in normal limits.
Marilyn...K's son(s) are better far, far away!
Jaywalker...it seems that one thing gets on the right track, and then something else pops up. As with you, Mary, and Sharon...we get through BC and then something new comes along to challenge us. For me, it's not my heart, but an autoimmune recurrence.
Today is still hot, but lots less humidity, so a person can actually breathe out there. I've been watering again since no rain in the forecast for days.
I've been working on a couple projects on my laptop and watching Hallmark mysteries. I'm also on my last load of laundry. I also found a prepared salad at WalMark that I love. I'm going to get a couple more of those to have on hand. I can add cauliflower and broccoli and it's perfect for me. In this hot weather, that's all I want to fix.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Afternoon, Babes!
Yet another hot day here. I've been working on my laptop all morning on a project for July I'm involved in. I think my hair is about dry, so I can go attack it with my curling iron to try and whip it into some sort of presentable shape. ::)
I'm also watching Aurora Teagarden mysteries on HMMM. Since finding this channel, I finally have something to watch on the weekends that isn't boring or stressful.
jane
Hi Buddies....very hot and humid here...as I see some of y'all have hot weather..went to church this morning...after lunch filled the bird baths with water..my blue jays love to splash in it..not much on TV.so will read.hooe everyone is having a restful ice day
Nice day :)
I didn;'t go to church today, too tired, lack of sleep. Keith was up and at my door about every hour. In the last two nights I think I got a total of about 4.5 hours of sleep. I forgot to give him his meds last night and also forgot to take mine. So today I have been having a slug day.[So much rain here that I haven't taken the dogs for their walks at all. Did I tell all y'all That I hve added a tiny little 8lb Chihuahua to the pack. She looks like Freckles mini me., 10 yrs old. She came from the same person Freckles did.
Hi Gals. We made it to St. Louis and back safely. The only glitch was that there was no wheelchair available when we got back to Charlotte and I had to walk all the way to Baggage and the shuttle with just my cane. I wasn't happy. But I made it. The weekend was wonderful. It was so good to see my kids and the 2 grandsons. The latter have matured so much. Hard to believe Braeden is now out on his own and Sean not far behind. The temp was in the 90's, but they have a beautiful screened in porch with a fan and a lovely yard with trees and flowers and birds to look at. When it got too hot in the afternoon, we went inside. Traecy had prepared everything in advance except for the tri-tip roast that Brian smoked and grilled. So good! It was great to catch up.
Oh yes, Lori & Doug brought their Vespa scooter in their truck and took me for a ride on it. If you're on FB, you can see me all helmeted and on it, hanging on to Doug. It really was fun and he didn't go really fast. We stayed in Brian's neighborhood. They all got a laugh at Grandma on the scooter.
I'm doing laundry today and resting up. Bunny did well at my neighbor's but was thrilled to see me when I went over to pick her up last night. I got lots of kisses.
I hope you all had a nice weekend and hope Marilyn got some restful sleep. Sharon
Marilyn...a new friend for Freckles! I hope you can get some rest today.
Sharon...hurrah on a wonderful weekend with your family.
A pleasant day here, too. Temps in mid 80s, but not a lot of humidity.
I stopped in the Coffee Shop and met up with some gals from the old knitting group. It was good to catch up with them.
I even walked a short distance this morning....first time since these 90 degree days...10 in a row.
Take care and stay cool and healthy,
jane
I have a dr appt this afternoon. I got my closet packed up and 3 of the dresser drawers. Moving right along. the rest of the day is mine.
Sharon, glad you had such a great weekend! And that the travel went mostly well. Sorry about the wheelchair thing - I understand.
Marilyn, your moving day is getting close! Hang in there - not much longer.
jane, it's been in the 90s here, too, but at least I didn't have to be out in it. Down to more normal temps (low to mid80s) for the next few days, but them back up to the 90s and humidity.
Darlene and alpiner - stay cool!
Nothing much going on around here. I go for an INR check on Wednesday, and then I'm going with Margaret to visit Alden (first great-grand) in the Atlanta area. It'll be fun to see him again.
Happy Flag Day!
Saw my Doctor yesterday. She increased my Metoprolol to 50 mgs to try to stop the A-Fib told me to take and extra 25 mg if it doesn't stop right away when the heart goes into A fib. She also wants me to go to a Cardio Electrophycist when I get to California to have an Ablation. My cholesterol is good except the triglycerides. So she gave me a handout on that.
Marilyn, I hope the increased dose of meds helps. A Fib is a serious problem. Fortunately, not one of mine. I had V Fib when I was first diagnosed with cong. Heart failure, but not since. Take it easy with the move. I hope you can find people to help you unpack and put away in CA. Maybe your son & wife? or maybe they can find a cleaning woman for you there.
Jane, I'm sure you were glad to get back to your knitting buddies and also to take a walk. I walked a little today. Yesterday, I just hurt too much. I slept in today.
Mary, sounds like fun, going to see the baby again. Not so much for the INR. Glad I don't have those anymore. I had them for 3 yrs when I was on Warfarin, but then they took me off when I stabilized. Our temps are still high 80 and somewhat humid. Still not as bad as IL was on Sat.
I'm waiting for the surgery center to call and tell me what time I have to be there tomorrow. One would think you could get more than a day's notice. But, oh well. Have a good day, everyone. Sharon
Sharon, the INR is no big deal - just a finger stick, once a month. I guess I'll always be on Warfarin and getting INRs. I seem to be in permanent a-fib, with the pacemaker and valve replacements. Nobody seems to be too upset about it.
And, I've forgotten, what surgery are you having, Sharon?
Marilyn, I take 75 mg of Metropolol. I think I saw a cardio-electric guy when I was in the hospital getting the pacemaker and having the valve replacements - just the hospital visits, though.
Keep knitting, jane!
Mary...not knitting yet, but maybe hands will improve enough I can. :D
Hot here, but humidity bearable. I set both sprinklers and gave all the plants a good drink.
TV has again been off all day. I'm so glad I don't have them for internet or landline.
I did get out about 8:15 am and walked the mile to town and back. Then showered and drove out to Farm Fleet for Iowa made, pleasant smelling bug spray and tick spray to take to WI on Thursday.
I'm mostly packed, except for those last minute toiletries. I get a haircut tomorrow so I won't scare the family. :2funny:
Stay cool and safe!
Jane
Got a walk in while temp still in mid 70s and a nice breeze. Now to get laundry finished up and packing finished and a haircut, and I'll be ready to roll to the north tomorrow morning.
Stay cool and safe while I'm away! :smitten:
jane
Have a great trip, jane. How long will you be gone?
I'm here in Northern Wisconsin where it was also 95 today!
I'll be here until Monday when I'll head back down "south."
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Have a good time, jane!
It's supposed to be in the 90s here, today, too. And Morning Pointe is having a family picnic at suppertime (hottest time of the day!). Fried chicken, etc. Not for me, thanks. I asked Margaret not to come, and I'll be having my dinner in the air-conditioned dining room. We're going to near Atlanta tomorrow to spend a little time with Alden. I hope we get back home before that storm in the Gulf hits.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Sharon, how are you doing today?
Sharon...hope the knee is not too painful today.
Mary...those kind of picnics in this hot weather doesn't interest me either. Indoors where it's cool and the food is at temp it needs to be is for me.
Hot day here in Cheesehead land...and lots of weekend people here for their summer cabins, etc. Patricia and I went out to a couple of places within a half hour radius, and only ended up with ice for the cooler. The boys and their wives and one baby arriving this afternoon with three dogs.
Stay cool and safe. I hadn't heard of Gulf storm..will look that up
Jane
Hi Buddies...I just got home today..went to my daughters on Tuesday..Jane have good time on your trip..it seems to be very hot everywhere...Mary it's 95 here.. Now Marlyin..hope the increased helps ur Afib...that's scary..Sharon sounds like fun on the scooter...Well better get my stuff put up...yall have great weekend
Hi Gals, I'm finally getting around to posting. I was at the surgery center from 9-4:30 on Wed, most of it waiting and reading my book! Very painful that evening and early Thursday. Took RX pain meds Thurs & Fri, but just on Tramadol today. It really isn't all that painful and I can walk on it some unsupported, although I use the walker most of the time. I've been pleasantly surprised. Will be able to take off the bandages tonight and take a real shower! Have an appt next Thurs with the Dr.
Yesterday, I had a virtual appt with the neurosurgeon about the ultrasound and gave him the go ahead to get me on the schedule. I still have to take a CT scan first but that's the only thing remaining till the surgery.
Last evening, one of my HS friends from IN and her husband who had been traveling down to Savannah stopped here and we took them to dinner at the dining hall and caught up on each other. They are both retired Methodist ministers although Anne was an Eng. & Spec. Ed teacher before that. They both write and Harry just had a children's book published, so he gifted us with 4 of them for our great grands. We had such a lovely visit. I had stayed with her for our 60th HS reunion in 2017. That was such a nice reunion because all of our "gang" from HS were there and we had a nice dinner together and caught up. I was so glad I had a couple days to recuperate before they arrived.
Today, I was finally able to get the French channel up and working on my TV, so I can practice my listening skills before our trip. It's been so long since I've heard native spoken French. Reading and speaking are still easy for me, but it's harder to understand spoken French now.
Jane, I hope you are having a lovely visit in WI despite the temps.
Mary, Don't spoil that little guy too much! Our new baby is due tomorrow, but being a first child may be a lot later.
Darlene, I'm glad it isn't horribly hot like much of the west. The temps way up over 100 are awful. Of course, I'm just staying in due to my knee. We're supposed to have lots of rain and wind from Claudette tomorrow and Monday.
Have a nice weekend. Sharon
Darlene, glad you're doing well.
Sharon, wonderful that the arthroscopy seems to have worked. What's the proposed neurosurgical procedure?
Alden is a real cutie - lovely rosy cheeks, blue eyes, blonde hair. He's walking now, and has a few words in ASL, which he is getting at his day-care (Mom is a teacher/volleyball coach). It was a long drive for a relatively short visit, but worth it. Due to traffic tie-ups, Margaret got off the interstate in Chattanooga, we ate lunch at a favorite place in Chattanooga, then drove the rest of the way home "cross-country". Lovely, but exhausting - a long, rewarding day.
Fun visit with baby Lachlan and family. Lovely day here, and had a pontoon ride around the lake Donal and Patricia are on. Very relaxing and enjoyable.
Lots of Thunder last night but no rain, though they say storms tomorrow.
Jane
Mary, Lachlan sounds like a cutie! Worth the long ride. The neurosurgical procedure is an ultra-sound to my brain to stop or at least decrease my tremors. Kind of a scary procedure, but so tired of not being able to write or eat decently.
Jane, the boat ride sounded like fun. We got a little rain and supposed to get a bunch more tonight and tomorrow AM. It's only supposed to get to 80 today, then back to 90 tomorrow.
Nothing new here except I got the French channel up and working and listened to it for about an hour or so last night. I do need the practice. Sharon
Hello Buddies...went to church this morning..good sermon on Father's Day.My AC unit is running constantly..so hot and humid.I have it on 78..Mary know you had a good time with ur grandson..I have 7..I said great..but it changed on me...Marlyin wish I had a chihuahua....they are so cute..Jane hope you are enjoying time in Wisconsin...Sharon...has your Neuro Dr ever checked you for Parkinson's due to ur tremors?..Have a great rest of day..
I understand about the a/c, Darlene. I keep mine on 78, too. So far, it is cutting off now and then. Alden is my great-grandson. My six grandkids and all but one of the spouses are all in their 30s! :smitten:
I'm home! Mid 60s, so pleasant for driving. We've even had a little rain.
Hope you're all well.
Jane
Going to lunch with my monthly lunch friends just the three of us. Packing is getting down to the wire to get it done. Still the linen closet food and what is left in the bathrooms and kitchen. I;ll bet the dogs wonder what is going on. Freckles seems to be geting a little slower than usual.
Marilyn, tough on your puppies - and tough on you and Keith, too. How long is the drive when you do the actual move? Hang in there!
Nothing going on this week at all. Obviously, all of us are in the summer-do-nothings. ;D
Mary We move Saturday it is about 4.5 hours
Marilyn...you've really gotten a lot done in a short amount of time.
Mary...same here the lazy, hazy days of summer. I've been over for my blood draw, emailed a message about my present health situation to the rheumatology people, and will go back for the bone density scan at 1:15.
Hope all the other Buddies are doing well and having stressfree summer days.
Stay healthy and happy and safe,
jane
And it's Thursday again! We're supposed to get rain, but it doesn't seem to be in much of a hurry. The temps are comfortable, so I took this lazy body out for a bit of a walk.
I'm in the process of decreasing the prednisone, per provider's message. Now on 12.5 for a week, then 10 until I see Dr. Singh.
Nothing exciting here...
Stay safe and well!
jane
A rather boring day here today . Tomorrow a tree sevice is coming to cut down an oak tree that has damage to it from a wind storm we had last November . A heavy branch broke off , fell on a chain link fence . The tree is heavy now on one side & could have further damage from wind if it is left .
Its my shopping day , so I hope to get out of here before they come & block the garage so I can't get out .
Hi Gals, Well, Marilyn, the long awaited day is all but here.You & K and the dogs will have some adjusting to do, but I'm sure it will be for the better. 4.5 hrs isn't too bad.
Jane, glad you're home and that your weather is better. Hope the prednisone is helping the pain.
Darlene, they have said it is not Parkinsons, at least not yet, but about 50% of people can develop it after the essential tremor. Hoping not at my age.
My knee is still pretty painful and I went in for a follow-up today and he drained 60cc if bloody fluid out of it, so it feels a little better. Then the PT guy came and put me through my paces, so feeling tired now. Have an ice pack on it.
Tomorrow, I go in early for a CT scan of my skull, the final test necessary for the brain procedure. So not much news here except medical.
Alpiner, you're smart to get the tree cut if it is a danger to your house. Hard to see pretty trees go though. All for now. Sharon
Good to see you, Alpiner, and good plan on getting the tree taken care of. We've had several trees removed...walnut ones that are a royal pain to have in a yard. They kill any plants and the walnuts are so dangerous on the ground as tripping and falling hazards...at least for me.
Sharon...Is that liquid there normal after surgery....sounds very painful.
I got the results from my blood work...Vit D appears low; inflammation is lower, but still above the top of normal and CRP is at top of normal. I found the bone density results, and it appears that they're as good as or better than 2018.
So, I've reduced the prednisone, but think it'll be with me for a while.
Still no rain here.
jane
We had a lot of trees in our yard, and we hated it when we had to have one taken down. But we had a number of them fall during storms, so we were always on the lookout.
Hang in there, Sharon. I hope all this works out sooner rather than later.
jane, glad you're getting to decrease your prednisone. It is a great medication, though - even with its side effects.
Marilyn, I'm glad your trip isn't any longer. Hope it's a safe one and without major incidents.
Tennessee hot and humid for the next week. Welcome to Summer!
We have an acre of land & the oak tree is away from the house in the back yard .
Hi everyone...it's a bit cooler here today...even sat on the deck for awhile Marlyin...safe travels on your move...Jane I have taken prednisone before..it is a good med...short term...Sharon...hope your pain goes away...how is one tested for Parkinson's..X-ray? Mary your temps sounds like here. In Texas...August the worse..Hi to Alpiner and any others looking in....
Heavy rain predicted for tonight, so I'm finishing breakfast and then off to Dbq for a larger grocery where I hope to find a few items. The store is on the west side of Dbq, so easy for me to get to. There's so much construction on way to CR, I decided to try Dbq store.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Got my CT scan this AM. The report from the radiologist showed it as normal, but that isn't the reading from the neurosurgeon who has yet to read it.
Jane, it isn't unusual to develop fluid in the knee after surgery. He told me in advance I might have it. It is better since the draining, but the PT really tired me out. Good news on the bone density. Sounds like an increase in Vit D3 will take care of that deficiency. Glad you can decrease the prednisone a bit.
Darlene, I think, primarily, they diagnose from visual observation on movements etc., but I'm really not sure. That's all they have done with me.
Back to the trees, Brian bought a house built in the 80's and it had so many huge trees in the yard, many of them elms with elm disease, and others just old or dangerous, so they had to have about 10 trees removed. They have replaced several, but of course they are much smaller. They hated doing it, but it really opened up their yard.
Hope everyone has a good weekend. I need to eat and then do my PT. Sharon
The tree service came a bit earlier then expected & they finished just before noon . The man in charge wanted to buy our property , he liked the location & how it is situated . Hubby told him he plans to stay here until he dies or we go to assisted living ! We had this house built & have lived here for 46 years !
Alpiner...hurrah on having the tree taken care of!
Sharon...glad getting the fluid off helped and was to be expected.
Rheumatologist called me back twice today. She wants me to continue at 15 mg prednisone until the SED rate is back in the normal range...or in my case, until my appt with the doctor July 7. Then she called to say to go to that appt 15 min. early and get blood work done there at their clinic.
I went to Dbq this morning and could have saved myself the trip. Disappointed that I could only get 2 of my 4 items. So, I was over and back (90 miles roundtrip) by 10:30 am. I hate when the "big" store doesn't have what I want.
No rain here....even though they continue to talk of "heavy rain." Again all around us.
Stay healthy and safe,
jane
Apparently some rain last night, though I didn't hear it. And a few, sparse drops when I went to WalMart for my D3 vitamin. Not too many people there this morning.
Have a good Saturday!
Jane
I hope Marilyn and K and the pups are all safely in their new home in CA! What a relief it will be for her to be in a home where she can breathe comfortably. I hope K adjusts and doesn't make Marilyn's life more distruptive. At least she now has family near that care about her.
It's quite a nice day here...mid 70s and humidity only starting to rise. I walked a mile this morning, and want to do some more steps in a bit.
I made the mistake of taking Melatonin and whomp!whomp! did it knock me for a loop.
It made me so tired and sleepy during the day and my brain foggy. No more of that for this old girl.
Nothing exciting here...have some laundry going and want to do another shorter walk in a bit and then have a salad for lunch.
I think reading and watching Hallmark Channel is my afternoon's entertainement.
Take care, Dear Buddies!
jane
Hi Gals. Hope everyone is having a nice Sunday. I have finished up our laundry and done my PT and cooked some eggs and macaroni which I have chilling to make a tuna/pasta salad for dinner. One of my favorite summer dishes. I still have to go organize my meds and finish putting the salad together, make the dressing, etc.
Our weather has been in the low 80's but is now heading up into the 90's again. Threat of summer showers at 30-40% all week.
Oh, I forgot to say that my passport arrived Friday, but John's hasn't yet. I had expedited mine because I sent it in later.
I watered and dead-headed my hanging petunia plant on the balcony yesterday and this morning I heard a thump and it fell straight down on the floor. I guess the hook wasn't through the chain enough or the weight of the water pulled it down. Of course the plastic pot split, so don't know what I'll do with it. We don't have any extra anymore.
Jane, it sounds like your Dr is keeping close watch on you. That's good. So often they don't. I'm glad that you're able to get out and walk some more.
I've had Marilyn and K & pups on my mind this weekend too. I hope she posts sometime soon and lets us know how things are going.
Hi to all. I need to go get my meds done. Sharon
Wake up, Buddies! Another Monday morning...and the last one in June!
It's a mid 70s and overcast day, so I strapped on my sandals and took this body on a walk to town. Glad to be home. I still wear out on the way back.
I probably need to go to the grocery, but it'll have to be later. Nothing major I need...just some more cheese curds.
Time to also catch up on the end of the month bookkeeping.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi! Just popping in to say hello. Haven't posted in here for 4½ years now. Wondering how each of you are, and the only way to find out, actually, is to pop in and ask. So how are you? Anyone who remembers me? Sharon?
MaryPage, how wonderful to see you back!!! I have such good memories of our visit!
jane, love those cheese curds - definitely worth a trip. (But not a fan of poutine!) Supposed to be in the 90s for the next couple of days, then a cool front with showers and slightly lower temps.
Marilyn, I hope you're all moved in. It's a shame you had to battle the awful heat out there, as well as going through the moving trauma. Good luck with the getting settled part.
Sharon, I hope the knee is still doing okay. Don't overdo. When is your trip? Our week at the beach is coming up. We leave a week from Saturday. :thumbup:
Hi alpiner, Darlene, Jeanne, and all others checking it. Stay cool!
Thank you, Mary. Everything pretty much the same around here in the greatest little city in the world; yet everything has changed. Is your granddaughter still living here? If so, I'll bet she's loving it.
I still love Annapolis, but, by choice, do not get out and about much these days. Two years ago, along about this time, we celebrated my 90th birthday. Everyone in my immediate family. That day blew me away, and I completely forgot the speech I'd meant to give. The entertainment from various kin was amazing. I am still stunned every time I recollect. That was pre-pandemic.
The most wonderful miracle to my sensibilities was that everyone came. The last time they'd all been together was July 2005, so a lot of little kids had grown just a whole lot taller and were legally adults.
So now a date has been chosen for my 100th, with everyone sworn to come. One granddaughter swears she will arrive with a string of grandchildren of her own in tow. I believe it, even though none have been born as yet. Two of my great granddaughters have finished college and are living with young men they intend to marry. Life becomes an ever swifter flowing river, and will soon take me out to sea. Remember The Chambered Nautilus by Oliver Wendell Holmes? I had to memorize that in the 7th grade, back when memorization was a strong teaching tool. Actually, I've been very grateful for having come up in those times, as I can completely forget this morning, yesterday, and last week, but can pull up those remembered words:
"Build thee more stately mansions, Oh my soul!
As the swift seasons roll
Leave thy low vaulted past.
Let each new temple, nobler than the last,
Shield thee from Heaven with a dome more vast
'Til thou at last art free.
Leaving thine outgrown shell
By Life's unresting sea.
O.W. Holmes
MaryPage! What a delight to see your similing face here today. We've missed you! Do come back often.
jane
Mary Page, what a delight to see your post! I can't believe you're 92, but then I'll be 82 this fall. I'm glad your family is still so close and supportive. The party sounded wonderful! My friend and neighbor was in her 90's and each birthday, I told her to hang in there for her 100th and I'd dance on the table at her party!! (Sure I would have! ;D )However, she only made it to 99. I still miss her. Since you've been gone, John and I have moved into a villa in a Sr. Center where I don't have to cook or clean, but we can still have our furbaby. There are activities to go to if we want. I play bridge on Tuesdays and other things when they interest me. We had another grandson graduate from college and was commissioned in the AF, so we went to St. Louis area for a family party to celebrate 2 weeks ago, the first get together of the pandemic. We're expecting our 4th great grandchild, a girl finally, any day. Anytime I hear mention of Annapolis, I think of you. Stay well and do pop in when you can. Sharon
Good rainy Tuesday, Buddies!
I decided I needed to get my walk in or it wouldn't happen. So, grabbed a small umbrella and off I went...walking in the rain. It was very light and delightful, actually...so fresh and clean smelling. So, that's finished.
I need to go through some drawers and get rid of old cosmetics...havent' worn any for a year or so...so time to discard and keep only what I'll use.
Power went out last night sometime...so had my kitchen appliances to reset this morning.
More thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon.
I hope Marilyn is settling in her new place without a problem.
Stay cool and healthy,
jane
Good afternoon Buddies...we had rain yesterday and looks like may start up again..I did get my walk in...took care of some blueberry I bought...hoping Marlyin is getting settle in to her new home..haven't seen a post from Jeanne lately... but 4th of July right around the corner..no plans for it...reading and TV...Hi to everyone reading...hope all is well..
MaryPage, glad to get all your news. My grands are still in Annapolis, with excitement in their lives since being with you. They fostered four kids for several years (currently ages 13 through 4). The kids have just gone back to their mother, so it's another big change for them.
jane, we're getting some rain here, too - the remnants of TS Danny. That storm came ashore last night right over my SC granddaughter. They're okay, but were without power for a while. It should have gone over Sharon last night, too.
No plans here for the Fourth, either, although I'm sure there'll be a lot of fireworks being shot off all weekend long.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
Wednesday greetings...Hump Day!
I'm following Darlene's way and walked this morning. I'm still pretty slow on the return trip, but getting it done. I've had breakfast and talked to my sister. She's going to have her kids and grands and great grands get together at a place she's used before that's near all of them on a Wed. or Thurs. night, so I can see them all at once and not interrupt their weekend plans.
Nothing exciting here. No 4th of July things here in town...they wait until the next week when the County Fair opens for fireworks, parades, etc. I'll be gone that week to Ohio, so that's ok, too.
It looks as if my neighbor girl had a sleep out last night...two tents in the yard this morning when I walked. Fun!
It's hard to believe 1/3 of the summer is gone. I go by the meteorological seasons...summer: June/July/Aug.
Take care!
jane
These are sure the lazy, hazy days of summer for me!
I did walk this morning and then stopped to talk to my neighbor who is painting her house.
She's still in the scraping part. UGH! She told me their plans for the summer. She has 3 boys...all Eagle Scouts and all will be college grads in a 1 1/2 yrs and they also have a girl who'll be a sophomore in high school. They're really into car shows and NASCAR and the kids like to be together.
I did pull the sheets off my bed and will have my cleaning gal put the clean ones on when she comes about noon.
Nothing else exciting here. I guess that awful heat in the NW is headed this way for next week.
But, that's July!
Stay cool and safe!
jane
Sure wish Marilyn could find a minute to drop in and bring us up to date. Jane, you're being very good about your walking. Darlene, too! Mary, you're on countdown for your beach week. I do hope it is a good weather one. Enjoy all that good seafood for me!
Nothing going on here except dr's appts, Pt, etc. Bridge was awful on Tuesday. Never, ever had such bad cards, but then I guess I was due.
Today the Center here had organized a 4th of July parade early with golf carts, a red mustang, a truck, etc filled with decorations and people, mostly staff. My neighbor across the street put out chairs, an umbrella, refreshments, etc. and invited all the neighbors to come over and watch it and visit for a while. It was a fun break. Then I had PT. Unfortunately, just before the parade, a man in a villa next to Jean had called 911 and the fire engine and ambulance came and took him off to the hospital. He is well into his 90's and his wife is in the Alzheimer's unit. No idea what the problem is.
No word yet on the baby! Every time the phone rings, I think it's them, but not yet.
No plans for the actual 4th. Just hope there aren't any fireworks to scare Bunny. There weren't any close last year.
Happy Holidays! Sharon
I have a feeling Marilyn is working on getting unpacked and settled in before she finds an internet carrier.
Happy 4th of July Buddies...Be well and safe
Hope everyone has a good weekend!
Jane
Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July weekend!
Maryland is beautiful this morning. We have had plenty of rain, mostly from nighttime thunder downpours, and we have that dazzling-in-the-sun washed clean, all green look. There are three visiting tall ships in Annapolis Harbor, an arranged visit over the 4th to enhance the celebration. Chip was going to drive me down to see them early, early this morning before the crowds began to arrive, but I was just too tuckered out from an all-day visit with two of my daughters yesterday. We went out to lunch for the first time in over a year and the four of us laughed the whole time. Great fun, but I always pay for it afterwards.
We had fun discussing the new (Lily James!) REBECCA on Netflix. Debi and I were adamant that there have been three, and only three, film versions of Daphne du Maurier's fabulous classic, but the marvel of Google tells us there have been 15! Well, that number includes quite a few foreign versions unavailable to us.
I remember the Laurence Olivier/Joan Fontaine/Judith Anderson one as though it were yesterday. Judith Anderson was the personification of Mrs. Danvers, and, while Diana Rigg and Kristin Scott-Thomas were terrific in the role, Anderson still owns the laurels.
But this latest one still makes me shiver with anticipation. Amazing that a third (for me) movie of the same novel has that strong a power to enchant.
Hope everyone has a simply glorious 4th. I am just full of gratitude not to be coming or going. Maybe Chip and I will sneak out come dawn tomorrow and roll down to City Dock to see the great sailing ships. There are to be paid tours all this long weekend, but we've long since been there, done that. Something there is inside of me, though, that never wearies of seeing those beauties. Must be in my DNA? They make little fountains of joy burst up in my soul, even though their sails are tightly tied up while in anchorage. I might get lucky come Tuesday and see one or more under full sail out there on the mighty Chesapeake as they take off for other ports in other parts.
MaryPage...it sounds as if you're having a glorious 4th weekend.
Things are calm and quiet here...I'm sure all the revelry is down at the river and on the "lake" south of here with the jet skis and speed boats dodging the pontoons.
I do have the sprinklers going again as we've had no rain and none forecast for next 10 days.
Darlene....Yes, I did get up early (for me) and walked before 8:00 am. It's to get near 90 so I woke up at 5:00 and got out a couple hours later.
I'm going to put a load of clothes in the washer and make a run to the grocery store for a couple items.
Have a safe and wonderful 4th!
jane
Good Morning all y'all. I didn't red all the posts yet by did catch a few line along my way to post.
Hello MaryPage!!! How wonderful to see you again and Happy 90th Birthday.
Jaywalker you are so right about trying to get unpacked and settled.
Oh my I sure brought way too much stuff with me. Some thrift store is going to love the donations, however, I am going to have to call around to the thrift stores to see who can come and pick up what I have so far.
Yesterday Jeannie, (Sonya's mom), and I went furniture shopping for living room furniture. I bought a Chocolate brown leather sofa that has a recliner at both ends and a rocker recliner as well. Then we went to Walmart to buy rugs. I bought two 5 X 7 area rugs one for the living room one for the under the heavy oak dining room table. ( I just couldn't give up that table. The next piece of furniture will be a new bed for me. Keith said he doesn't want a new bed.
The dogs are adjusting well, Freckles still isn't eating much and accepting her CBD oil chews if I put them in her food she wont eat, and she refuses to take them from my hand. She used to love them. So I am switching back to the oil.
Well enough for this time back to unpacking another tub or box. There will be fireworks close as the Indians will set them off nearby.I was hoping she wouuld eat those CBD chews.
Keith still wants to go home. He wanted to know if he could walk there. He gets so confused.I hope he will adjust,
Hello Everyone. Good to see so many posts. Mary Page good to see you back again. Annapolis must be lovely. I would love to see the tall ships. How nice that you had a lovely luncheon with your daughters.
Jane, we've gotten a little rain, but not nearly as much as some areas of Charlotte. We could use some more. Our lakes are pretty low.
Mary, nothing much happening here this weekend. I heard a couple fireworks last night, but not much. Hope there aren't many tonight. Bunny will get upset.
Marilyn, so glad to see you post. Sounds like you've made some nice furniture purchases. I'm sorry K is confused by the move, but I would think that is to be expected. Better keep an eye on him in case he decides to walk home & be sure he has identification on him at all times.
I got my stitches out yesterday and the NP said it looked really good and the PT is happy with my progress, so that's good.
After a very busy week last week, next week looks to be slow. I've got laundry going, per usual on Sat. Nothing else to report here.
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO YOU ALL! :cheer: :dancingdog: :jump:
Marilyn...good to see your post! It must be wonderful to be in a place where the air isn't so toxic for you. The furniture sounds wonderful after what you had to deal with before.
Sharon...hurrah on the good healing and PT progress.
Happy 4th to EveryBuddie!
jane
Marilyn...how did your move go, as you know i made another move just before your move and one of the best choices i have ever made...I hope your Keith settles into his new home that you found for him, it is bound to feel strange to him until he gets used to it...
Marilyn, so glad to hear from you. Getting settled in is never easy or fast, but I know it's feeling so good for you. Like the others, I hope that Keith will acclimate soon. Will he wear one of those Alzheimer's ID bracelets? We got one for John's dad, but he wouldn't keep it on.
Enjoy your new non-smelly furniture!
Lots of booming and banging around here last night - until about 10:30. There will be more tonight, I'm sure. I'm not a fan of fireworks, except for the professional displays. But they are legal here, except for in some municipalities.
Heard a few booms and bangs last night, but not bad and not close. Hope we don't have much tonight.
My big news: Great Grandbaby #4 arrived yesterday morning. All are doing well. She was only 5 lbs, but I wasn't surprised as Monica is small. She has a whole head of black hair! Her name is Cecilia Jae Sun Lee. The middle name is of course the Korean name. They named her after Monica's grandmother. I hope they call her Ceci. Thomas is just over the moon!
Nothing else going on here. Hope you all have a nice day. Sharon
Sharon, congrats on your new ggbaby! She sounds lovely. I know you can't wait to get your hands on her! :hb2:
Ahhh...a new baby! Is this Melanie's grand? What fun.
I just got back from my walk. It's really heating up.
I'm glad they got the rest of that bldg down ..it looked so dangerous standing there. And I'm glad I don't own any condo there or anywhere in a high rise.
Jane
Good morning Buddies..hope all has a good holiday weekend...I had a quite one..other than a few fireworks going off...don't have a dog..so no worry there..Jane...the tract we walk on is going to be closed all week for summer maintenance...so guess I want walk this week...we are still having pop up showers..but still hit and humid..glad Marlyin is getting settled in..Sharon congratulations on the new greatgrand...well today is laundry day..so better get busy..Hi to all reading
Good Morning, I just got back from a walk with the dogs. We had a nice 4th attending a BBQ at Gilbert's house. He cooked to much food because the grands kids didn't show up
I am going to the hardware store in a little bit to buy two garbage receptacles. Gilbert will do dump runs for me but I need the receptacle so the garbage won't be sitting in the carport in bags.
I also need to contact a thrift store to pick up this first batch of donations. There will be more!
I can't wait for my new furniture to arrive. Tired of sitting in those plastic lawn chairs.!
Oh, Sharon: how lovely to have that precious addition to your family; Little Cecilia. Hope the two of you will be best friends once she begins to talk and starts figuring things out. Some of my most precious friends now are my great grands. You're not likely to catch up to my number now, though. I have 27, with a little girl due around November 1st. I love Cecilia's name, and the fact that she has a head of hair. Most of mine tend to be almost bald until they are two or so.
Ah, the circle of life.
Jackie, it was so good for me to hear you say your new place is one of the best choices you've ever made. I'm dancing one of my happy jigs.
Good night & sweet dreams to one & all in this forum of friendship.
Hot and humid here in Iowa...in mid 90s and lots of humidity. I didn't walk this morning...just couldn't take the heat. Tomorrow it's supposed to drop 20 degrees, so that will be wonderful.
Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!
jane
Where is everyone???
Marilyn, maybe we have the post-fourth doldrums, or something. I think jane has gone to visit family in Wisconsin. I guess I'm just lazy. I am getting ready to head out for the beach. Margaret took me for a mani/pedi this morning. That always makes me feel good.
How are you doing getting settled in? I know it's going to take a while to get Keith acclimated. How are the dogs doing? Are you getting that awful heat out there?
Not getting any heat here on the coast, it's been in the 60's, overcast part of the day and damp in the mornings.
The dogs are doing well except Freckles seems to have started to wet her bed at night. I will take her to the vet on the 22nd. couldn't get her in any sooner.
I am taking my time getting unpacked, however, some boxes I am not even bothering to unpack just donate. I have a huge pile of boxes to donate and the rescue mission thrift store is going to pick them up on the 14th.
Keith has only been out of the twice when I took him with me to the Dollar store, he sat in the car and waited, then we went to Gilbert's on the 4th.It gets so frustrating trying to get him to walk bigger steps and a little faster. His baby steps are about one half of his foot length. (if you can picture how small that is)
Marilyn, it must be so frustrating trying to keep Keith on an even keel and still maintain your own life. Sending HUGS.
Mary, do you leave Sat for the beach or sooner. Anyway, have a wonderful time and show off those tootsies that are newly painted!
Jane, John is going to visit his sister in Hubbard, IA the 20th, but we just found out that there was a Covid case in her asst living and it is closed down till the 15th. I pray there aren't any more occurences to cancel his visit. He hasn't seen her for 2 yrs. Are you having outbreaks around you? That Delta variant is scary.
My cleaning girl didn't come today and I have 3 Dr's appts tomorrow and a funeral to attend on Friday. So don't know when she will come. I have PT and then my primary Dr who visits me at home & then a dermatology appt.The funeral is one of the men at church who has been battling liver cancer and passed on Sunday.
My ultra sound brain procedure is definitely set for Aug 23rd, so keep me in your thoughts & prayers.
I ordered another dogfood for Bunny today. It is one of the recommended ones by the vet. We'll see if she likes it. I only ordered a small bag.
My PT guy was ecstatic over my improvement yesterday and then added a bunch of new exercises. Then I went to bridge and by the time I finished that and dinner, I had had it. Today is better. Bridge was better this week, but nothing to write home about.
All for now. Sharon
Good to see Marilyn is settling in. I think it's good you can get him out in the car and to visit Gilbert rather than sit alone in a new place.
Mary...enjoy the beach!
Sharon...hurrah for a good report from your PT. They are not easy people to please, as you know. ::) I know the Delta variant is here in Iowa for people who haven't been vaccinated...but they're no longer reporting the numbers right here.
I had an appt with a new rheumatologist today, and found the valet parking at the new medical pavilion. That's so much easier than their parking garage and then getting the right skywalk to get to the medical area. With valet, I walk right in on the right floor and there's the lab and rheumatology clinic. I liked Dr. Singh. He's lowering my prednisone and will be from 15 mg daily to 10 by Aug and until I see him again in Sept. He also in Sept. will have more blood work ordered, including some new tests on antibodies that he thinks will help him understand better my situation.
We finally got a little shower today after I got home, and I hope for more tomorrow.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning...got to walk today...track was open..got some bad/sad news about my primary Dr that I have had 27 years...as of Aug 18 will not be. Seeing patients any more..he is taking a high position at the hospital..I was given list of Drs he recommended and who are taking new patients...life goes on...He really had his patients spoiled...praying The one I get is similar to him..it's a bit cooler this morning..time seems to whirling by..already the weekend almost...have a great day
Darlene, I know you'll miss your doc - it's tough to find a new one. Once when we had to change like that, we just picked another doc in the practice - so we didn't have to move all our records, etc. It worked out well. Good luck.
Marilyn, it's so touch to deal with Alzheimer's - to work around things and not try to change them. Your description of K's gait sounds familiar. Glad you're making the donations - I did that, too.
jane, your new rheumatologist sounds like a winner. I loved using the valet parking when I went to the big facilities, and with the handicapped tag, my only cost was a tip to the attendant.
Sharon, Hooray for the praise from the PT. They can be such a help. We leave Saturday morning early - it's an 8-hour drive. They'll get most of my stuff tomorrow and pack the car tomorrow night. No polish on my toes - just the trimming, massage, etc. I have really ugly feet and hammer-toes, so I never go without shoes and socks.
We had a lot of rain yesterday, but for the next few days, it's just supposed to be the usual summer stuff - hot, humid, with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
Hugs, Buddies!
I'm having a prescription problem I've never encountered before. Apparently the doctor sent a 'script which had 2 sets of instructions.
It was apparently the first 'script and then he added his instructions to the top, but the bottom didn't get deleted. SOooo...WalMart has sent it back twice and the Clinic has returned the exact same thing. They supposedly called and have left messages, but no return call. I went out and spoke to another tech there and she said she'd call, too. I also called and left a message for a nurse. I'm at a loss as to what else to do. I need that 'script by tomorrow....so may drive down to CR to the Clinic tomorrow afternoon and see if I can speak to a supervisor and try to get it sorted out so I can get my med before I leave Saturday morning. OR...maybe I should drive down this afternoon while I don't have anything going on.
AAAGGHHHH....
jane
UPDATE: I was upstairs changing clothes to drive to CR and the phone rang...nurse from the Clinic...and says it's straight and WalMart should now be filling it. WHEW! Saved me a 75 mile roundtrip and throwing a tantrum. :coolsmiley: :2funny: :tickedoff:
Jane, glad you got your med straightened out and got by without throwing a tantrum! ;D Have a good trip. YOur new doc sounds on the ball, even if his nurse or clinic wasn't.
Mary, Happy Beach Time! Sorry, forgot that you didn't do sandals. Even though my toes are arthritic and not pretty, sandals are the shoes of choice for me, because they are so much more comfortable.
Darlene, sorry you have to change doctors. I'm not real happy with my doctor either, but it is so convenient that she comes to the house that I'm staying with her for the time being. Hope you find a good replacement.
Mary Page, you're right that I can't wait to get my hands on little Ceci, but it may be some time before I can since they live in Indianapolis and we are in Charlotte, NC. Hope you didn't have any bad effects from Elsa.
Marilyn, hope everything is moving along well for you. We donated about a half truck load to Salvation Army (the only charity that would pick up during the pandemic) and another bunch of stuff to the church + a U Haul full to the kids and grandkids. And this was out 4th downsizing!! Glad you found a good charity that would pick up. We had to box everything for SA.
OK, more big news here!! The hospital called me yesterday morning and said there had been a cancellation for Monday in the ultrasound procedures and did I want to take it. Of course I did. So please pray or think good thoughts for me on Monday that the procedure is effective and minimal side effects. I'm a little scared but also excited at the idea of having a steady hand again.
Hi to Jeanne and Alpiner and anyone else popping in. Have a good day. Sharon
Sharon, hooray for the cancellation! All good thoughts - and can't wait to hear about it.
Thanks, Mary,
I thought I had posted these videos of an early 4th of July Parade my husband & I were in but realized I hadn't . We are in our Model T Ford just after the PAWS group .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmIH0DBxIaY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx-CG0XNQUU
which Model-T was yours?
Look for this one . (https://i.ibb.co/xz4yZV5/Horseless-Rodeo-psd.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c2mPqzT)
Oh, I love it, love it, love it!
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Quote from: MaryPage on July 10, 2021, 12:56:31 PMOh, I love it, love it, love it!
This one is a 1926 touring . We also have a 1926 roadster & a 1922 roadster but he always wants to drive this one in parades as it has a back seat & some times we have a rider or two .
Alpiner, what fun you must have with your vintage cars! Really cool looking. Nice Parade too. Sharon
Quote from: SharonE on July 10, 2021, 02:24:09 PMAlpiner, what fun you must have with your vintage cars! Really cool looking. Nice Parade too. Sharon
We do enjoy the parades & get togethers ! There is another parade July 27 in a nearby town .
Great car and great photo!
Well, we made it to the beach, but it was a grueling drive. The traffic and many stopped areas was worse than I've ever seen it. We're all pooped, but we're here and folks have gotten their feet wet in the Gulf and the pool, and we've had our shrimp supper. I'd say we'll all sleep well tonight!
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Alpiner...as they say " they dont make them like that anymore " meaning they are made to last...
This brings back fond memories of the ( UK ) Stately Homes grounds where we used to go showing vintage classic cars and their owners...The owners were so proud as they were shining up their cars to the large public who came, which usually took place over a Bank Holiday weekend...
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HAPPY BEACHTIME, MARY!
And we even had a rainbow this morning!!
Hi, V-J!
Patricia..thanks!
Alpiner....beautiful car!
Mary....enjoy your family and beach time!
Sharon...hope procedure went well and less tremors.
MaryPage... always good to see your smiling face.
Enjoying time here with my sis and brother-in-law.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Just dropping in to say I had my procedure today. It went well and I could write a legible sentence afterward. Dr was pleased. I am a little unsteady on my feet and will be for a while. Will have to be really careful and use my walker or cane so I don't fall. Not loving the bald look, but hopefully will grow in fast.
Enjoy your visit, Jane. And the same with the beach, Mary. Hi to everyone.
Sharon
HURRAH, Sharon! Glad it went so well.
jane
So glad all went well, Sharon! And hair grows back. :thumbup:
Glad you have THAT behind you, Sharon. Hope a peaceful, comfortable summer lies ahead of you. If we lived near one another, I'd stop and leave a balloon or two for you this morning.
Thanks to all for the good wishes. And Mary Page, I'll just imagine those pretty balloons bobbing here in my living room. Thank you! I'm steadier on my feet today which is good. Am going to try to get a ride to bridge this afternoon. CaN't drive yet.
Sharon
Sharon...hurrah for feeling better already.
My sister and I met my brother-in-law in Canton, Ohio, today for lunch after his cardio appt. It was a lovely place called the Twisted Olive.
The rains continue...very hard at times with thunder and lightning.
jane
Hi everyone...loved the picture of the model T....my son has a body shop and restores old vehicles...Jane sounds like you are enjoying family time...I guess Mary is still at the beach...Sharon glad you are feeling better..I woke up yesterday with a stye on my eye....hoping I don't have to go to Dr....Sharon good to hear you are feeling better...we in Texas are hot and dry...but August will be worse...take care buddies.
Hello every Buddy. It looks like I haven't posted for a few days. Well to update all y'all; I've put away a few more things, the Rescue Mission picked up the donations today. They didn't want the Teddy bears or the Christmas stuff. There will be more though.
Gilbert came by after work yesterday to put together the shelves for the shed that I ordered from Amazon. Went together real easy. Now I can straighten up the shed and add more to it. He is going to bring over my bookcase so that will take care of a few more boxes. After he moves the cabinet with the glass doors I can put away my "treasures" that I've taken every place I have ever lived. Some were my mother's and some my grandmother's. He leave for Oahu next Thursday. I have also ordered new over the toilet shelving that arrives the day he leaves.
I got the estimate on replacing the awning over the front porch and will get the estimate to replace 4 windows from the same people. However, they won't get replaces until around October. Everyone is so behind because of Covid.
Sharon glad you are doing so much better, what kind of procedure did they do to stop the tremors?
Happy , happy !! I went for my 6 month mammogram & it was good !! My next mammogram isn't until July 2022 !!!
Yea, Alpiner!!! :hb2:
Good news! So sweet to the ears!
How 'bout y'all give me your knowledge and/or opinions on something. My oncologist told me several years ago I need have no more mammograms. The next year, she fired me. Well, you're right: that is the wrong word. She told me I did not need to see her any more.
This kind of sort of scares me. As long as I was seeing her, I felt safe. If the cancer had enough nerve to show up again, Dr.Werner would know it and fix it.
But as long as I am cast off and on my own, I worry. My mother's sister lived to be 101, and I would like to make my century and have that humongous family party. But Aunt Mary got cancer there at the end, and that is what she died of. So I worry. I believe hers was throat cancer; I am never certain of my memory any more. But so many, many medical people: family, friends and acquaintances, have told me that many, many medical people: nurses and doctors, put all folks as old as I in one unimportant class: "Goners." I am not being an alarmist here. I found that out for the first time back around 1990. She's dead now, so I can tell it without getting her in trouble: one who swore to me the truth of that was a woman who had retired from the Army Nurse Corps after heading up the nursing at Walter Reed Army Hospital. This was before they moved from their lovely old setting in Rock Creek Park out to Bethesda in Maryland, where they now share a campus with the Naval Hospital.
I learned, from being almost a professional caretaker for quite a number of elderly, one after another after another for years, that when they get up there you have to fight like a wildcat to get attention for your beloved family member. At times I wanted to scream: "Hey, I care! I want him/her to live every day possible. This is my MOTHER we're talking about. My husband. My aunt. I saw 3 husbands die of cancer, my mother, and an aunt. I looked after or helped look after my stepmother and 2 uncles and several more aunts. I am finished with that now, and my children look after me. I am 92, and I want to know why age 90 cuts us off from mammograms and oncologists. Is it Medicare? Am I being a big baby to not want to give up mammograms? I HATE mammograms, but it was a mammogram that found my cancer, causing them to perform a successful lumpectomy.
What's it all about, Alfie? Am I cast off just because I belong to an age group called, in medical slang, "Goners?"
Mary Page - All...
...our UK mammogram screening stops at age 71...our UK smear ( pap ) test cut off date is age 64...heaven help us after that...I lost both parents to cancer...my father to cancer of the penis, my mother to breast cancer..
MaryPage... maybe try to find a Geriatrician ... I found one for my husband and he loved her. I think that these docs are more concerned about balance and falls causing more problems than the issues that befall those younger than we are. I know that I won't do colonoscopy anymore...too many possibilities now of damage to intestinal walls and all my past ones never found a polyp nor do I have issues. I do like having a doc for my auto-immune issues, etc.
Marilyn...it sounds as if you're getting settled in.
Mary...hope beach time is going good.
Big dinner tonight with all the kids and then tomorrow I'll pack up and head home Saturday.
Stay safe,
Jane
We all think differently. The numbers, much like a game of Jacks, spill out in a different structure of truth for each of us. I suspect this is one of the currants of life that keeps our species engaged in war with its own kind.
However, I cannot imagine how Anyone can condone following the percentages and deciding to cut us off from testing after a given age. From my vantage point, it condemns a certain percentage of us to Death by the inexorable disease or condition so that our fellows can save MONEY by crossing us off of those testing lists.
Hey, Everybody! I am here! I live and breathe, and do not want to be shoved to the sidelines and dismissed from the Game of Life!
Good suggestion, Jane; I have been going to a Gerontology practice, one my husband went to as well, for over twenty years now. They are wonderful, but they are just my personal physicians, and they give me references to specialists constantly, to the end that I swear I have a doctor for each hand, arm, foot, toe and finger!
So it is the Cancer Contingent that is in charge of the cut off. My dear oncologist kept me as long as she could, but hey, they have to get Paid! And so it winds up the decisions made by the Actuaries working for the Insurance companies that rule. And what is their job? Saving money for the insurance companies, THAT is their job!
Just as a sidebar: One of my 13 granddaughters IS an actuary. She is also a Vice President of a large insurance company. We do not discuss this; not at all. But my deep love of her has led me to read up on that part of the deep background of our lives.
Mary Page, I stopped going to my oncologist some years ago as I had my BC in 2001, but I make sure my primary does a breast exam and I continue to have mammograms. So far I haven't had any drs tell me I'm too old to bother them.
It is amazing to be able to eat and write easily again. But I am having a persistent fatigue as a side effect. I hope it goes away soon.
Darlene, I think it was you who asked. My treatment was an ultra-sound to the brain done under an MRI. No holes drilled. But I can write and eat now without tremors in my right hand.
Marilyn, it sounds like you're making real progress!
Jane, sounds like you're having a nice family visit. Safe trip home.
Just back from dinner, so am ready to watch the news and jeopardy. Have a good evening. Sharon
Family dinner last night was terrific. Everyone was there and it was great to see them all after all these months.
Tonight I'm taking my sister and BIL out for supper, then packing up and heading out tomorrow. I'll get home Sunday afternoon.
12 tornadoes in Iowa Wed., two in my county. Nobody has called, so I assume nothing in my little town.
Stay safe,
Jane
Alpiner1, every time I stop by to check on y'all I want to give you a big thanks for putting a name to that photo of your 1926 touring, it is the same model my brother had/built during WWII. He & Dad scoured the junk yards for all the parts & pieces, took them quite a while, but something Dad loved and of course my brother ended up with one of the few cars of his own in high school during those war years. The man across the street was a commercial artist so he painted cartoons & little signs all over it, was quite a sight. Didn't help that my bro had a lead foot & a little old lady that lived on the fastest street (blacktop) on the way home called the police every time he speeded past her house. Got so they just came by the house to warn him AGAIN. Since they never caught him in the act they didn't give tickets. I asked the daughter of the artist at one of our class reunions if her dad had a photo in his collection of that car. She didn't know but her brother got all the photos so she would ask him. Anyway, I never knew what vehicle to look for & you provided!
Many years ago I mentioned that I quit having "Pap & Mammy" & I though y'all were going to never get over my lack of brains. Even back then I had so many problems with side effects of medications & anything used for surgery, I had made the decision I would just not do anything if the big C hit me. I didn't even get thru cataract surgery this spring without a couple big strikes, but at 86 I'm satisfied it's been a good life so far.
I did have Covid for 2 & 1/2 weeks, sicker than a dog & live alone. I was a concerned but my kids dropped food off at the door & the one out of town ordered food in for me. At that time (late Oct/early Nov) the shoppers at the 2 stores she ordered from were not experienced so was not something I'd do again. Anyway, I do have the antibodies (Dr ran the test a few weeks ago so I could join the family for 4th of July) and don't plan to get the shots since they can't take out the juice if it backfires. Like I told my kids, you don't walk down the middle of the highway & not expect that 18 wheeler that hits to NOT hurt! I had open heart surgery (3 bypasses & new aortic valve) 8 years ago with no pain meds after except for old faithful Bayer 325mg. I don't take the normal meds for heart surgery patients & will just "wing it" until one day I don't wake up. That's okay with me.
I had & still do have a great life doing more than most my age. It's called choices & my doctors charts are full of "Patient refuses", but they seem pleased it's working so far. I do avoid big crowds, wear a mask when in stores & can clean the whole ME up with the Clorox wipes as soon as I get back inside my car. I do appreciate hearing about all of the different problems each of you have gone thru, totally understand the choices each of you made & still make. I think we all have the same goal, to make it thru by doing the best we can with the facts we know for each day. My kids have heard me say all of their lives, "NO regrets. You made the best decision on that day, with the facts in hand...."
Always good to hear from you, Shirley.
Sharon, how great that your procedure worked. I hope it holds.
It's been a great week. Folks are trying to get things organized - and we head for home tomorrow.
Hugs and Happy Weekend to all the Buddies!
Shirley my husband brought home the rusty parts & pieces which would become our touring car on Easter Sunday . He said he "resurrected it ."
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haha, Alpiner, that is so funny. I do remember seeing my brother sitting at the steering wheel with 3 or 4 of his buddies carrying the back end of the car home (more than once). And we have NO photos of that car at all. Dad went to Rhey's Auto School in KC, 2 or 3 years 1915-17, I think, as well as 2 of his brothers. They loved cars until they died.
Hi, Mary, been thinking of you "and the way we met". My daughter & husband flew into Seattle today for a week of visiting their favorite spots. They lived there (both Boeing employees) 2 different times so had friends to visit & things to do. Covid restrictions are causing a little problem but like you, she bulldozes right on. Sounds like you've had a good time.
Sharon, pleased the procedure has worked so well for you. Amazing what "they" can do now. It has been a long day & I'm ready to kick off shoes & chill.
Home, sweet home! Always good - no matter how good the trip. Getting back was hard - even if I didn't do any of the driving. Traffic was awful - had to get off the interstate a couple of times. And we went through some incredible (although brief) rain patches. But Kate & Jean still got me home safely! Another great week with family - and already looking forward to next time.
Good Sunday Morning all y'all Buddies. Did a couple of loads of laundry, walked the dogs and nothing else.
Keith is laying on the sofa listening to the TV. He had his breakfast and thinks it is time to go to bed, I had to tell him it is still morning.
Welcome home Mary glad you got home safely.
I bought a new bed, Queen size and some expensive sheets and mattress cover. I will feel like I am living La Vida Loca. (the crazy life) more like a life of luxury. It feels good to have nice things that I bought by myself. I also orders a plush blanket with a wolf head and some small pups under the chin. I will take pictures when I get it all put together.
Sharon It must feel absolutely wonderful to be able to write nd eat without all the tremors.
Yes, Marilyn & everyone, I am so happy to be able to do all the things I couldn't. I wish my left hand were cured as well, but you can't have everything. I just feel blessed that my right hand is well.
Shirley, you have had quite a time of it, but I like your motto of no regrets. Do you remember the Edith Piaf song, Je regrette rien (I regrette nothing)? I've always liked that.
Mary, I'm glad you got home safely and had a wonderful family time. Did you eat lots of seafood for me? ;)
Jane, I hope you get back safely also. So nice everyone is able to catch up with family again. My tiredness is pretty well gone now, so all's well here.
John is heading to IA Tues and returning Thurs night. So I'll be on my own for 3 days. I decided to let him take the car and park at the airport rather than me having to drive him both ways. So guess I'll go get my manicure and pick up a couple things at the grocery tomorrow.
Guess I better go do my meds for the week. Have a nice week everyone!
Sharon
I echo Mary's Home, Sweet Home.
I, too, had rain the first day, but then only some fog this morning, and much less traffic than Sat.
Marilyn...I'm glad you're getting some new furniture and linens. The new place should be better for your lungs, too. Does K realize the cats are gone?
Sharon...wonderful news on the tremors gone on the right side. Those essential tremors were so frustrating for Ray, too.
We're about to go back to hot weather...90s this week.
Stay safe,
Jane
And we have another week underway. I did get up early and got a walk in while the temps were still manageable. Then off to get my mail at the PO, renew my library card that had expired at the Lib., and two grocery stores for refilling my fridge.
Now to get to laundry and relax a bit this afternoon.
Stay healthy,
jane
Hello Buddies...haven't posted much lately...my stye is about gone...was really sore for few days..Jane see you are back home..I also got my walk in before it got hot...Sharon glad the procedure helped your tremors...Mary how was your beach time....It sounds like Marlyin is getting settled in...I would have sooo much stuff to get rid of if I had to move...here's wishing everyone a great day
Debi & Steve brought 5 year-old Ava by to see me today. She is a truly enchanting child. Going to be quite tall.
Tomorrow I go early to my primary physician. Have to fast for a blood draw. Errruggg! I always get all my shots; have done so all of my life. But I could happily do without. Averting my eyes while I pretend to myself I am screaming at the top of my lungs makes the whole bit go by in a hurry. I think to the shot-giver "If you just KNEW how loud I am screaming!" as I thank her or him. I think more people would get their shots, deed I do, if only they would cease and desist from SHOWING all those needles going in all those arms on the telly. I really think there ought to be a law that favors we squeamish. The other night I counted TWELVE shots going into shoulders in less than one minute of the news! Twelve! Now you know, any reasonable person would say that's over kill. Besides which, it makes my stomach lurch each time!!!
What was it that guy used to say on TV eons ago? "Have Mercy!"
My Cleaning Ladies come Wednesday! Dancing a happy jig. Me, not them.
Sweet Dreams to all.
Mary Page...reminds me of what my late father told me about his para platoon soldiers having their vaccination's - inoculation's it was those tough looking big-set guys down that line who were the cry-babies and would pass-out at the very sight of the needle coming towards them...
Good Tuesday Morning, Buddies. It's so great to come in and see Darlene, MaryPage and V-J! I'm still trying to follow Darlene's pattern and get my walk in early...well, early for me. ::) Yes, I'm "walked" for today.
Hope everyone is safe and healthy.
jane
I so enjoy watching the morning walkers here in Chesapeake Harbour (the name with the correct spelling of our community of condominiums here. If you have Google Earth you can search for 2010 Quay Village Court 21403 and you will see us and our marina and beaches and pools and tennis courts and new pickle courts and the mighty Chesapeake Bay), some walk slowly with dogs, some briskly alone or with partners, some jog and some run as though they are in the Olympics. I feel I know each one of them, including the dogs, although I do not.
I like to walk close to the beginnings of sunset. Usually the tide is coming in and the breezes are strong, so no matter how high the heat, my body feels caressed and almost cool.
Went to see my personal physician this morning for my three-month checkup. We pretty much check off a list, and I told her of my anxieties re no mammograms or oncologist. So she examined my breasts herself and gave me an order for a mammogram and said she would give me a referral to Dr. Werner if I want one. She is not insisting I get the mammogram, but just giving me the tool to do it with if I wish. I love my doctor!
My dear, dear friend who is in a Hospice facility asked her niece yesterday if there were a letter from me. I had the niece's email today when I got home, so I have addressed the envelope and now have to launch into what to say. When I lose her, I am going to feel as though an arm or a leg has been cut off of me. Impossible to stop the clock. We and all things, not only the living, but the inanimate, experience a beginning and an end. I expect that is one reason we find babies and small children so irresistible. It sure helps assure we won't kill them when they wake us up a number of times during the nights in those early years of their beginnings.
MaryPage...the pain of losing dear ones seems to be the "order of the day" these days. I lost my dear Texas friend last winter and miss her cheery...and cheeky...emails.
She was one of a kind...and let's say you always knew what was on her mind!
I did get my lazy bones out and my walk in early as the temps are going back up and humidity as well.
This weekend plus it's to be above 100 heat index.
Nothing exciting here at all this week.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Marilyn, I forgot to say, that your house must look really nice now with all your new things and you will be able to keep it clean like I know you like to, with new floors and rugs. I feel sorry about K. Have you tried playing music for him? I've heard that helps some Alz. patients.
Jane, you and Darlene make me feel like a slug with all your morning walks! Yesterday, for the whole day, I managed .64 of a mile and that's the most I've gotten in since my knee surgery. I did walk up to the lake path with Bunny at noon today, so I'm gradually working up to it.
Played bridge yesterday. Not too good of cards till the last hand when I had all 4 Aces! I had no biddable suit but bid 1 NT and my partner took us to 3 C which was all we needed for game and he made 6 ! Good ending.
PT guy is really working me out trying to strengthen my leg, which is good but tiring. Cleaning girl was here today too, Mary Page. So a happy day for me too. Sorry to hear about your niece. We seem to lose more and more as time goes on. Sad.
Glad Mary & Jane are safely home from their jaunts. John made it safely to his sister's.
All for now. Have a nice evening. Sharon
Sharon...no reason to feel like a slug. We each have to do what we can do...we're not in competition. I know what it's like to be in pain. Thank heavens for the prednisone which has me pain free mostly now, but that can't last forever!
I got a card that says I'm in the jury pool for Sept. I doubt they'll want someone my age on a jury, but we'll see.
My car is out for service, and manager brought me back home as they got a customer in...on a wrecker...not how they were expecting that car.
So, I'm waiting now for her to call this afternoon when my car is finished.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi everyone...been cleaning house a little...not my favorite chore..Sharon..I agree with what Jane said...no way are we in competition..some days I am a slug....wonder where Jeanne is...haven't seen her post lately...does anyone ever get a update on Sue?..well almost lunch time here...Hi to any looking in...stay safe
Jane, I was on a Medrol of steroids after the brain thing, but it didn't do much for my back, a little for my shoulder and leg. I asked the dr for an NSAID to take daily to see if that would help. She said she would prescribe Daypro but was very reluctaNT to do so, so I hope it's not such a low dose it doesn't help. Here you don't have to do jury duty after age 65.
My alarm didn't go off this AM and I slept till 9:30 with the PT coming at 10:15! Boy, did I scramble. I've only 2 more weeks of PT and then I'm done. He is primarily strengthening my leg, working on balance, etc now. I have full motion back.
My neighbor had a group of us for bridge last night. It was fun.
John just called from the Des Moines airport, so he'll be home this evening for dinner. I will pick it up from the dining room since he will be late for service.
Hi Darlene. No I'm not in competition, just in envy. If it weren't for my back, I could do a lot more.
All for now. Hi to everyone. Sharon
Darlene...I'm with you....I don't like doing housework.
We're getting warnings about the heat and humidity for today through the weekend. You all know where I'll be...INSIDE with AC! I think I probably need to get the sprinklers going for the poor plants, too.
Our little group of 5 usually goes out on Fri nights, but the oldest one...now 93 is now in the nursing home for some rehab and my friend Kathy is having dizzy spells so I don't know if they're on or if I'm going to be home tonight. The dentist office that called to remind me of my appt on Thursday called this morning to move the appt to Aug. Whew...a month's reprieve! :2funny:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I posted a quiz on-site for those who wished to play. The same rules apply.
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Thanks, Patricia...something to take our minds off the wildfires and heat and humidity. 8)
jane
Good morning..have a wonderful weekend
I've got laundry going as usual on Saturday. I also went to Pineville for a dermatology appt. I had a basal cell on my neck that he froze off. Somehow in the going and coming I have lost my right hearing aid! I noticed it wasn't there when I took off my mask in the car so went back up to the office but no sign of it. Couldn't find it in the car or here at home. So upset. They are so expensive.
Very hot here too and smoke from the West affecting air quality.
Nothing exciting happening here. Staying in the AC too. Have a nice weekend everyone. Sharon
I got a notice saying my oncologist was leaving & I would have a replacement . I really liked her & have been waiting to be contacted about the replacement . I had an appt. coming up but she was to leave before that time . I got a call & will be seeing her a few days later . I have been seeing her for about 4 years , have had good test results so I'm hoping she will tell me I won't need a follow up dr.
I am not suffering from all the fires, being on the coast with the wind going to other way sure is bothering all y'all though.
All the suggestions on my Facebook post re being a caregiver and being tired. I really can't comment there. I can't get the Medi-call ( medicaid) to pay for Keith's care because of the $$ from the sale of the house. In California you are only allowed to have 2K in the bank if you are on Social security. I would have to pull it all out and keep it at home or put in into a safe deposit box.
I have applied to Medi-Cal and the bank statements they ask for are before the title company had sent the check. So we will see if I an get him on Medi-Cal.I am still not ready to place him into a memory care facility.However there was still a lot more than the 2K allowed.
Marilyn...I know you're checking this carefully, but if you're not applying for Medicaid (Med-Call) for yourself but just for K, it appears you could have the" community spouse (the non-applicant spouse of an institutional Medicaid or HCBS Medicaid waiver applicant) can retain up to a maximum of $130,380 of the couple's joint assets, as the chart indicates above." I know that's the number they use here in Iowa, too. It's $2,000 for K, as I read this document:
https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/medicaid-eligibility-california/
Alpiner...I, too, lost my oncologist soon after my chemo, and I was taken over by the surgeon who'd done my mastectomy, and I've seen him every year since for a mammo and check up. That's 32 years now.
Sharon...Ray lost his hearing aid on the golf course a month or so after he got it. His hearing aid center had a one time replacement for $400, which was a good deal as we'd paid over $3,900 for that one ear. We then added it to our house insurance policy. I hope John had a good visit with his sister and got home without difficulties.
Very hot and humid here. These are going to be inside days, for sure.
jane
Sorry to have been AWOL. I have been keeping up, though. It's definitely been the summer doldrums around here - settling down after our week at the beach. But we've had temps in the mid90s and high humidity for the past week - and predicted for next week. Typical July/August for here.
I did go out to dinner last night with Margaret and the son and daughter-in-law of one of my dearest friend. We went to Red Lobster - wouldn't have been my first choice by any means, but my dinner was delicious - a plate of mussels steamed in butter/wine/garlic. I ate every one, and dipped garlic toast in the broth. Yum!!
Jane, sorry you're getting some of these temps, too. Glad you had a good visit to Wisconsin.
Sharon, I hope John had a good visit with his sister, and is home safely. Sounds like your PT is still going well - even through the hard work.
Marilyn, so glad you're not dealing with the fire and smoke. It's just an awful scenario. But my heart goes out to you for your dealings with MediCal and the finances - to say nothing of the day-to-day issues with Keith. My Margaret helps out a church member who is on TennCare (the version of Medicaid in TN). Margaret has control of her finances, and she says it's a balancing act keeping her limited income and bank balance in line with the TennCare parameters. I hope you're able to work something out.
Darlene, glad you're getting in your walking early in the mornings.
alpiner, hope your visits with the doc goes well. And, if needed, you get along with the new doc.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Marilyn, I am feeling the deepest sympathy for you regarding the Medicaid mazes erected to snoop innocent folks out of their necessary help. I remember the 1st time I ran slam bang into that was when a dear friend called crying because her stipend had not been put in her account one month and she called to find out why not and was told her account had, oh, I forget the amount, but it was around $900 in it, and this had been from a yard sale or some such, but they didn't ask or care, they just weren't going to allow her to cheat, and no questions as to whether she had or not! Right then and there I learned that it is True that the rules are stacked against the very folks who need help the most! JFK was famous for saying that Life Is Not Fair, and at the time, I resented him deeply for saying that, thinking who is he to say that when he has it all? Now, looking back, I realize that despite all he was born to, he had quite a lot of horrors plop right down in front of him and make his trip through Life quite hazardous.
Every human being can use a little help skirting the unexpected; and if those in the know could just take a moment to help or to warn or to explain, it would make for a more pleasant trip for us when we are like salmon having to swim uphill and jump over chasms and falls.
But no, they will cut you off with no explanation. I would suggest you cut them back just as severely. Set up an account in your name only and put any excess money in there. I believe this is legal if it is YOUR money and not your husband's. If it is money owned jointly. but you have Power of Attorney, you have a right to treat it as money put into your safekeeping. I think. This is not free legal advice, because I am not a lawyer.
Oh, but it is not advice that comes with a bill, either! I repeat: I Am Not A Lawyer !
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Hot here, too, as many of you have.
I went with friends to a brunch buffet over in East Dubuque and it was a pleasant way to start a hot Sunday.
Back into "at home cool clothes" and may see what Olympic events are on this afternoon.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I called Ray's only remaining sister....the oldest of the 4 kids...who is 98 today! She sounded great and then told me of one granddaughter who has to be among the most self-centered people I've ever known. She intentionally got pregnant with a guy who's a super con man and has a now 4 yr old. She wanted to be a "stay at home" mom, but she picked a loser for her baby's daddy. He lies, lies, lies and well, so does she. She's found out that being a single mom isn't all fun and cute clothes. She took the little one, who was sick with a fever, to stay with him when HE was also sick...has covid...because she had "plans" for the evening. My SIL said this girl's aunt...who's battling cancer...had a fit...and jumped in the car...went to the "daddy's" apt. He let her in, she took the baby, and took her to her house. She said "Will" was indeed sick. I'm so glad I live FAR away from that kind of drama. So, my 98 yr old SIL is babysitting the little one today...because the granddaughter is working a half day. She's more concerned about flying here and there for a friend's engagement than getting shots or a doc visit for her little girl. My blood boils.
Steamy Monday here. I did a walk this morning at 7:15 when it was low 60s. AND you know that's EARLY for me. Then I went over to a neighboring town to a tire and battery and appliance store recommended by my local mechanic to see about new tires for my 2014 car.
He suggested I get the same brand, and I had a great woman who suggested an "all weather" type that's good on snow since I stay here for the winter now. She asked. She also figured out the price for another brand and the one I want...Michelin...was just a few dollars more and so those I ordered and she'll have a battery put aside and on Thursday, they'll put them all in. I figure I'm all set for another 50,000 miles then.
I got to the grocery store and then had lunch downtown and now home. I'm headed down to Gary and Kathy's to help him with resetting his password for Amazon. He's terrible about keeping track of his passwords.
It's close to 90 and maybe thunderstorms will pop up this afternoon.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Hi Buddies...hot one here..will be close to 98 all of August...It felt humid and hot when I walked...got there by 8...didn't want to get out of bed this morning...Jane it's probably cooler for you on ur walk..sad about the little one that's sick....seems this generation don't want to take care of their kids....Sharon I had to have a basal cell removed from my nose a few years ago...didn't leave a very bad scar tho...Marlyin hope you are getting the help you need for K......Hi to everyone looking in...must get me a glass of cold sweet tea...
Dont know why my message split like that....any clues?
Ceci, you probably got past the instructions that have the / inside of the brackets and began typing again. In other words, you most likely cancelled your own instructions regarding how you wanted your post to look.
Jane, that is SUCH a sad story. In my huge family are several individuals I can only describe as lacking judgment. I have one who never exercises "follow-through." That one thinks up terrific projects, spends handfuls of money to get started with them, and then drops them entirely before they have had a chance to pay off!!! Seriously, this one has done that over and over and over again. Why? Oh, I wish I knew! Another one I know to be suffering a mental illness, and I die a million deaths for the children involved. The public understanding of these things is almost 180° better than it was when I was young, yet it still has a way to go. For some reason I cannot fathom, people do not recognize the brain is one of the organs of our bodies, and it suffers illnesses just as do our lungs, hearts, stomachs, livers, kidneys, etc. These illnesses are not our fault, and need to be treated. But whether a person has a cancer or a depression or a mania seems to affect how much slack we cut them. Sad, but true. I see some of my kin, only a few, thank goodness, causing real pain to others of my kin, and I recognize how damaging it is to their lives. Makes you want to take a large club and knock a few heads in just the right way to make those causing others, including me, to agonize see things straight, for a change, it does!
Darlene...MaryPage nailed it. For some reason the second part of your message was outside the coding that set your size and color for the first half of the message.
MaryPage....100% agree on the family drama. I'm glad there are adults near her to step in... and that I'm not. I don't think I could hold my tongue. She's been a self-centered, spoiled brat since her Mom died when she was 9. Her dad gave her everything she wanted except guidance and common sense.
Darlene...I got up really early (for me) and was out on the sidewalk by 6:30 when it was 63. It's to go to the 90s here this week and tomorrow is esp. hot, I guess.
This afternoon's work is going for a pedicure. :D MY kind of work.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Hi Gals, I've been AWOL. Not for any good reason, just busy.
Jane, John used to say that people needed to have a license to have a child. I think that applies to the great niece you were talking about. I don't blame you for being glad not to be involved in the drama. Our heat is abominable also, but we did have rain storms last night, so maybe that got rid of some of the smoke. Your mani sounds good. I got one last week.
John got home safely and had a lovely visit with his sister although she tires easily and has a very short-term memory. I just got an email from her guardian saying that the trip was well-timed because they had another Covid case on Sat and had to lock down the facility again.
Mary, I am not a big fan of Red Lobster either, but it sounds like you found a good dish. Yes, my PT is good and a nice young man. We have a good conversation in between exercises.
Marilyn, I don't know enough to advise you about the Medi-Cal, but the Eldercare should be able to advise you on it. Glad the smoke isn't a factor where you live.
HI Darlene, Glad you can get out early before the heat.
Mary Page, I so agree with what you told Marilyn.
Alpiner, good luck with your dr's appt.
I am playing bridge this afternoon.
Sharon
We're getting all sorts of warnings about the heat and humidity tomorrow. I can't imagine what it would be like without AC. I have a doc appt...the annual "wellness" thing ...so I'll get my new scripts and hope to get home quickly.
Sharon...glad John had a good visit and got home safely. Hope you had good cards today! I miss playing, but I don't think it's going to happen.
I got up and walked at 6:30 am and it quickly got much warmer. I got my pedicure at 1:00 and then went out by the second golf course here to see if it was still "Taco Tuesday" there and it was, so at 2:30 I had my lunch there. It'll probably be my supper, too. 8)
I'm unhappy with AARP today. I have a Chase visa credit care through them...and they're changing in Sept. to a Barclays issued mastercard. I hate this change.I'm investigating some alternatives. 8)
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hmm, Jane, I don't know how it works, but I suspect Visa & Mastercard have contracts with the banks, and Mastercard must be beating out Visa in costs lately. Or at least, with your bank and mine. My Visa, which I'd had for simply years, and rarely used, became a Mastercard a couple of years or so ago. I forget when, actually, but it hasn't been real long. My card was/is Citi Bank. I do not recall being offered any choice in the matter, or noticing any difference. I probably use the card twice a year. Now that I don't go anywhere and don't need anything, I'm just not a big shopper. Plus I use cash a whole lot, as I got tired of having my card used fraudulently.
MaryPage....I suspect you're right about it being $$ for AARP or whatever. I put everything I can on the card, pay it off each month or oftener, and collect the cash back it offers. My local credit card only gives "points" for merchandise, and I much prefer the cash back. This is just an inconvenience, not a problem, but it annoys the heck out of me. :knuppel2:
jane
I managed to get myself down to only 2 credit cards after my husband died. One is Discover, and I use it all the time because it pays cashback. I buy all of my groceries with it, giving me a really good amount of cash back. But sometimes you encounter a vendor who will not accept Discover, and for those rare occasions I kept that Visa card: the one that became MasterCard. Basically, I have tried to get all of my financial business down to just a few basics in order to make things easier for the daughter who is on all of my accounts with me and has my Power of Attorney and is named Administrator of my Estate in my will. Finishing up with and closing down the piles of paperwork is a task I have had to perform for some of my older generation, and I know now how to simplify things for my own heirs. Not that I am now or ever have been possessed of great wealth.
But hey, I did win $7.00 in the Maryland Lottery last week! Seven Dollars was a lot of money back when I spent six weeks of the summer just prior to my Senior year of High School working in a People's Drug Store as a soda jerk. I wanted that job SO badly, and had such fun making every possible flavor of milk shake or ice cream soda I could come up with. My pay was $30.00 a week, and I was tickled to death to be earning such a large sum! Summer of 1946, that was.
MaryPage, like you, my daughter has all of that POA stuff, on my bank account, access to the financial stuff. And her sisters are delighted that she is willing to do that. ;D
jane, I got the mailing from AARP about the change in cards, too. And, like you, I put everything I can on the card - almost never write a check or pay cash. I get the "rewards" back as credit to my account. I pay most almost all of my bills by automatic bank withdrawal or on-line bank drafts - only one or two charged to my card. Looks like the worst part will be changing those few things, and getting used to the new number - not that that's not a pain in the butt.
Temps here to be probably 100 for the next couple of days. Love that a/c. Got my finger stuck for INR this morning - no change in treatment and get next stick in 6 weeks.
We use Bank of America for all our banking needs including a cash rewards credit card and a travel card for overseas purchases. Everything is credited directly to our checking. We don't use checks much anymore either. Most things direct debited.
It is to be around 102 today!! Way too hot for me.
However, we had a productive morning. We had dental appts at 9:00. Ugh, but it was just a regular checkup. No problems. Then we stopped at the CLT regional library not too far from us and finally got our NC library cards amd some books. Then we went to the grocery and got the weeks groceries.
My cleaning girl didn't come yesterday or today. Darn it!
Bridge cards were some better and I won for our table, but twice I was at tables with ladies in their late 90's who were so slow I nearly went nuts. I'm impressed with how well they play, but between not hearing and being so slow, it is painful to play with them. I will get there early and try to avoid their table next time.
Not much else going on here. Hi to everyone. Sharon
That is why, after playing Bridge since I was twelve, I don't belong to my local Bridge Club any longer; or play at all, for that matter. At 92, I can remember quite clearly many events of my youth, but not what I thought of just now that made me get up out of my easy chair to go do something. Yep, once on my feet, I am without a clue as to why I am on them. Pitiful!
Maryz....glad to hear you got the "changing card" email, too. I'm looking at getting another Chase Visa card, but only if I don't have to unlock my credit. They have a long history of my payments and never late, so that should be enough, imho.
Sharon...sorry about the cleaning gal not showing. My own has injured her leg and can't work for at least 3 weeks. I don't get company and so I don't worry about it. I can swiffer up the kitchen floor, do the bathrooms, and run a vacuum on my traffic areas...and the rest can wait. I'm not fussy about those other areas.
MaryPage...several of our former players developed dementia and trying to play with them was very tense. One would bid as if she was playing euchre or 500....bidding things like "4 Aces"....or some other off the wall bridge bid. You could never trust her bid...she'd bid with 8 points in her hand.
What a morning. I drove 15 miles over for my new tires and battery...and they did that quickly. On the way, I got a phone call from my medical provider about my xray yesterday...but it wouldn't come through on my car, though my cell was paired up. I tried to call back 3 times and always put on "hold"....last time for over 5 minutes and 10 seconds. So, I decided to drive over and go in to talk to the nurse. The rash is now spreading to my face, too, and there appears to be more swelling above my collarbone.
I did get to see the nurse who said xray was normal...and then my NP came in and looked at the rash. She now thinks it's a yeast infection. It's not shingles since it's on both sides of my body. So...new prescription for the yeast infection and a pill, too....and put the expensive cortisone creme aside for future use. Now waiting for WalMart to call with my prescription and for the hospital to call with a time and date for an MRI on this wonky collar bone.
Thank heavens there's no pain...just itching.
Stay safe and healthy,
OMG, Jane! Sometimes itching is worse than pain. I am agonizing for you. With you? And, I don't know about you, but I couldn't add one more medication to my daily routine! Errrkug!
MaryPage...And the more things change! I got a call from the nurse that things had changed. The radiologist says the MRI won't show what is wanted so that's been changed to an ultrasound. I'm assuming the hospital will call next week.
I finally got a message that my 'scripts were ready, so I've been able to use both.
Jane, I must have missed out on the collarbone issue. Did you fall? As for the itching, I would definitely be concerned about that too. Are they sure it's not a reaction to a medicine? I hope the new meds help. Itching is awful.
I can understand your not wanting to play with someone with early dementia. Bridge isn't a game for people like that. Maybe you could get a group together to play Mexican train or something requiring less mental ability. It's still fun.
I'm so glad we got to the library yesterday. We had just about exhausted the one here in the center. It's not as convenient as the one in Carolina lakes, but it is a lot bigger.
I've had a quiet day today, slept in for the first time this week and haven't done a whole lot. Some dusting and straightening and my PT and a short walk with Bunny.
Have a nice weekend everyone. Sharon
jane, sorry about the new meds and the itching. A yeast infection is especially itchy. And, at least for me, I can sublimate pain sometimes, but never an itch. Good luck with your meds.
It's the only drawback here - that we haven't been able to get a bridge game going. Surprising in this age bracket. We had one table before our Covid lockdown, and now one of them has died. I need to ask the activities director to see if she can find some more. And I certainly agree about the difficulty of playing with folks who aren't able to deal with the hands. I just haven't tried to play online.
I haven't had a mammogram since spring 2019 - mostly due to Covid issues. I'm going to check with the internist when I have my next annual checkup.
I had quite an experience in the middle of last night. About 4 a.m., I was sleeping in the bed, when the 3rd shift RAs came into the room, fast, and turning on lights. How are you??? Is anything wrong? Anything smell bad?? So I say, I'm fine, what's the problem. They said their system showed a problem in my room, and about that time, the fire alarm in the building went off and rang for a few minutes. Once they determined I was indeed okay, they left - saying that the fire department would probably be coming. About 10 minutes later, in come 4 big firemen in full gear, checking out the rooms. Turns out something was wrong with the smoke alarm in the bedroom (although it wasn't going off), and our maintenance would have to handle it. After they left, I moved to the chair, but was sure I wouldn't sleep again. Then the RAs came back with the maintenance guy and a ladder. He checked the alarm and dusted it off and said it looked find to him and he reassembled it. Everybody finally left a little before 5 a.m. I asked the RAs to tell the morning shift to NOT wake me up, if I managed to go back to sleep and missed getting to breakfast on time. To my surprise, I did go back to sleep, and slept for another couple of hours - and still got down to breakfast, too. I hope we don't have a repeat of that anytime soon.
Let's try to keep cool, Buddies!
Mary...I hate those middle of the night upsets. I'm glad you were able to get back to sleep.
Sharon...my collarbone on the right is enlarged with swelling around it. NP says it could be arthritis, but I think that it's somehow related to this yeast infection on my skin. Both happened at exactly the same time. I hate this pill ...also an antifungal...makes me feel light headed, "nervous" and gives me a headache...so I checked and they are side effects. I'm glad I only have one more to take. And, the redness and itching is getting better and it's no longer spreading.
I'm having a kind of slug day...doing some computer stuff and watching Hallmark Mysteries nonstop today.
I tried to walk this morning because it was cooler, but only got 1/2 my walk in...smoke in the air and hard to breathe, so I turned and came home.
The nursing home here is limiting number of visitors indoors to residents. So, the Delta variant must be increasing here....and Governor says no schools can have a mask mandate.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hello Buddies. Not much is new here. All is well Still trying to get this place organized. I was attempting to place an ad on Marketplace for a caregiver but it doesn't seem to be working for me. I can't find a place to offer the job just one to apply for the job,( no sib,ot button) so I gave up. I really need to find someone to help out with some cleaning and organizing as well as to give me a break.
I have been walking the dogs at least 3-4 times a day 2 already today and it is just about noon now, However I have been having some trouble with my leg and sciatic nerve on the right side,. The last two nights the whole leg has hurt. I haven't even been able to find an internist here, or a cardiologist that doesn't want me to have my record transferred before they will even make an appointment for me. I have to find a neurologist for Keith as well as an Internist.
Marilyn, I would get those records asap so you can get into the drs. I'm sorry you haven't been able to find help. Is there an agency you could contact or maybe ANGI's list? Maybe you better shorten the dogs' walks till your sciatica etc clears up.
Jane, I'm so sorry you are having such a problem with the yeast infection and the collarbone. I hope they get to the bottom of it soon.
Mary, what a rude awakening and disturbance in the middle of the night. I'm glad you were able to get back to sleep.
I did laundry yesterday and we had dinner with our villa neighbors finally last night. They are in their 90's and she fell and broke a hip and got C-diff and was in rehab for quite a while but is doing fine now.
I slept in today then watched our church on You Tube and did my PT and folded clothes. Exciting stuff! But we our taking our neighbor who kept Bunny for us out to dinner tonight since dinner isn't served here on Sundays.This will be our first time to eat out since the pandemic started!
Hi to all I haven't mentioned. Sharon
Nice day here temperature-wise, but the smell of smoke was nasty when I got downtown. So, I've been in the house for the rest of the day. I've been binge watching Hallmark Mysteries all day and working on a computer project.
I tried to watch some Olympics, but women's BMX racing and fencing weren't of much interest to me.
I see that the Sturgis Motorcycle thing starts this Friday...and here we have the State Fair coming up in two weeks. I'm glad I won't be at either...but I bet a lot of unvaccinated people will be and the Delta variant, too.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi, Buddies! It's a cool and less smoky day here. I was able to walk to town so that was a good start to my day. My head is still "fuzzy" from that darn pill. I'm so glad I'm done with those and now to get it out of my system. I wanted to go get groceries this morning, but I don't think it's safe for me to drive with this fuzzy brain. I'll wait until tomorrow.
Marilyn...maybe as soon as you get a doc for K, he'll have...or your local hospital...may have Home Health Care that has home health nurse and CNA's who can come and help with K's bathing and health checks. It's part of Medicare here in Iowa. They also have a list of people who offer a variety of services...respite time, housework, cooking, etc. and their price ranges.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Does anyone here use a CPAP Machine?
If so, have you used one of the CPAP cleaning machines? If you have, kindly review for me, with Brand name and where you purchased. Thank you.
I had, some time ago, a really great window washer, Eric. He finally quit, having found a better job (this window washing was his own business) and I did without for quite some time. Then I went on Angie's list, which has apparently changed hands and is just Angi's now, or something like.
I was inundated with emails from roofers, gutter cleaners and/or replacers, construction workers of every type and kind, tree people, landscapers, you name it. I live in a rental apartment in a community of condominiums. Neither I, nor my landlord, has a thing to do or say about the outside of this building, EXCEPT keeping the windows clean, and that is on me. So I was reduced to screaming at my computer: "ALL I wanted was a Window Washer, for heaven's sake!" Actually, I am being considerate of your feelings when I say that I said that. It was many shades less ladylike.
Bob & I both went to a medical group here in town that was a geriatric practice, and I strongly, I do mean strongly, recommend such a practice if there is one near you and if your insurance will cover their care. I found they really knew what they were doing. And they had it down to a science, which, ahem!, it is meant to be. They had a smooth sort of circle of rooms and staff and machinery right in their office maze, and you were handed from one to the other. They were a practice of five, and you got to know them all, as one was ALWAYS on call. Always. And yes, less you think you did not have your own doctor in the group: you did. Well, I adored my doctor and she did me just one whole lot of good. She spotted my C.O.P.D. without any fuss whatsoever and started me right on inhaling daily medication. She caught Everything! One day I found myself in one of their little rooms having a bone density test, and Lo! I had/have osteoporosis. The doctor who started the group eons ago retired and another one left and they were down to three. Then they went concierge, and I couldn't afford it any longer, so I had to quit. I like my new doctor, an internist, but she is not nearly as thorough and the office, a much larger practice, does not have the in house tests and remedies and such like. I don't know if any others of you have experienced geriatric practices, but speak up if you have. We don't have another within a reasonable drive. I color them wonderful, and very comforting. They get to know us old folk really, really well and every little thing that goes wrong with us.
And yes, I could have afforded it if I'd been willing; but I am either too cheap or too frugal; call it as you see it. I deeply resent the concept of concierge medicine. One of my granddaughters utilizes it, and loves her doctor and the whole thing. Good on her! Love that girl to bits, but I'm not getting on that train!
Hi to each and every.
Good morning everyone..got my walk in...early...can't take the heat anymore..now cleaning house...kids coming this weekend...our town is having the yearly "Old Settlers" event..with all kinds booths...a big parade of course...I will be watching from car...not getter getting out in the big crowd..Jane I thought your summers was cool...hope your rash s better..and you find out the cause..Marlyin..hope you find the adds you need..Mary Z..I just have one credit card..discover...Hi Sharon..MaryP and any others reading...Have a great day
MaryPage...I found a geriatrician when Ray was concerned that his internal medicine guy wasn't really listening to him. He was concerned about his balance, etc. She is on the staff of the Univ. of Iowa, and she was wonderful. Her "team" included a pharmacist who looked over Ray's meds for interactions, another who was a neuropathy expert and found Ray did have neuropathy in his feet which contributed to the balance issues, etc. He was quite pleased with her. She's too far away for me for being my regular medical provider.
Darlene...July and August can be brutal here...high temps and humidity...and you'll find this hard to believe, but all the corn the farmers grow here contributes to the humidity in a big way. Honest! It's called "corn sweat."
Good for you on walking. I know your temps are high...and for longer periods of time than we are here.
I didn't get out this morning. I slept in longer and my head is better...guess that awful med is finally getting out of my system. I'm such a wuss when it comes to interactions with meds.
I got out to WalMart for my groceries I get there and to Farm Fleet for birdseed and to the corn farm where I get fresh sweet corn. Then home to put those away, and then back down to the diner for lunch. On to the other grocery store and the back home.
The Olympics have been hard for me to follow...times just don't work out for seeing what I want, so I'm glad I can hear who's won what. I admire Simone Biles for trying the balance beam and I hope she can get her head straight and get rid of the "twisties." I'm also glad she and other athletes are high-lighting mental health issues. My personal opinion is that MOST of us have had issues with the pandemic, the politics of this last year, the weather issues, etc. Everything, for me, has been chaos.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I've been watching a good bit of the Olympics, too. There are some sports I'm just not interested in (beach volleyball, boxing, soccer, etc.). I've been watching more on USA=TV during the day, rather than NBC. NBC shows the premier events on replay at night, and I've watched them then. I'm enjoying the track-and-field events, swimming, diving, gymnastics, etc. We all have our favorites, don't we.
MaryPage and jane, I've heard of geriatric practices, but have never heard of one in my area. Sounds good, though. John's brother-in-law in the LA area has been seeing a concierge doctor for a long time. It seems to have worked well for him over the years, but I don't know more about his experience.
Nothing exciting going on around here - just the usual TV/computer/knitting stuff. This is a good thing. Only biggie is that today is my "baby's" 60th birthday!
Happy August, Buddies
Maryz....WHAT....HOW can your "baby" be 60 when you're only 39 yourself? It must be some mystery science thing....a 39 yr old having a child who's now 60! HUH!!! :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :D :smitten:
[LOL Jane on MaryZ's age. Not much hew here, I am still walking almost 5 miles by the end of each day. I ordered 2 "Wipe you Paws' mats for outside the doors, they are so cute. I am gradually getting this place in order, still lots of stuff in the closets to unpack, but the closets are a good hiding place until I am ready to unpack them.
I had to call my Dr in Oregon for a referral to the cardiologist, who will also be my primary Dr. I have to get Keith hooked up with a Neurologist in the same medical group in Eureka.He hasn't been ating much lately and that worries me, so I am giving him protein drinks to help.
Tomereader, I use a CPAP machine but I don't use the cleaning machines, I clean the equipment manually.
jane, it was tough. ;D I put "baby" in quotes because Jean is my youngest, and this means my girls are all in their 60s now. And I'm such a miniscule 85!!
Marilyn, glad you're getting the doctor referrals. I hope you get the others you need. That may be the hardest part of moving - getting medical stuff set up again. Good luck!
Concierge medicine works a little differently depending upon the company involved. A company providing it moves in, as a third party handling the financial end of things, and meets with each patient to sell their plan. Your insurance does not have anything to do with their plan. You have to sign a contract agreeing to pay X number of dollars per year, right up front, some don't take monthly payments, others do, and you have to agree to automatic renewals by the year. You can probably Google it for more details. I ran the numbers, and my whole family agreed that they showed I was better off financially without their plan. But if you want luxury, it is a nice way to go. There are a lot of risks involved, too. If you travel at all, you will need to keep your regular insurance, as well. Your concierge doctor will not bill your insurance company: you have to be your own billing department. And concierge medicine does not cover outside doctors, such as surgeons. Oh, the ins and outs are a puzzle of problems, but when you study it all out, it is an individual choice. Personally, I think it is still for rich people who can afford carrying their regular insurance coverage AND the costs of their concierge doctor. They, the rich, have had concierge for years now, but it is new to we, the hoi polloi.
I said that I could have afforded it, and that is true. But if I lived long enough, I would have eaten up what I refer to as my "disposable" savings and would have to have dug into my Treasury Notes. Those notes represent my children's inheritance. The plan is that IF I need some type of expensive specialized healthcare, the money is there: no worries. Otherwise, that money gets split 8 ways, and I want my children to get every penny of it. And really, I think concierge medicine is a bit over the top; deed I do. The doctor does not have to work as hard, as she has fewer patients and more money. But life is much more complicated for the patient.
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Thanks, MaryPage, for the explanation. I've read about it in large metro areas, but there's nothing here in our rural area that I know of. What we are getting is large "companies" for lack of a more precise word, gobbling up what were independent hospitals and practices.
I know, in the past, we had doctors leave here because one hospital in Cedar Rapids "owned" the practice and was dictating how long docs could spend with patients, etc. Now that hospital is part of this other "group/company/whatever."
It is a delightful 64 right now, so I walked and now need to jump in the shower...well, jump is a bit of a stretch...how about carefully climb...and have some breakfast and get ready for my 11:00 ultrasound.
Nothing else going on here....oh...yes, I have to fill my bird feeders. What excitement, huh! :smiley6600:
It's still smoky smelling in the air. I can't imagine how those in the NW can even venture outside, much less breathe.
Our covid numbers here are high again. I guess it's back to the mask for me for going into local stores.
RATS!
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals. I used to use a CPAP machine, but it broke and the company I had dealt with had gone out of business and I never did feel I needed it so I haven't gotten it fixed. I did have a cleaner, I think it was Soft Clean or something like that. I think it was the first one on the mkt. It was $300 and seemed to do well.
Wow, Jane, it is really cool there, but I suppose that's early in the AM. I'm glad the smoke has abated. I hope your ultra sound came out well.
Mary, I had to laugh at you "baby" being 60. Mine will be 53 in Nov. That seems unreal too.
I played bridge yesterday after a hard PT workout. Bridge was so-so. Got stuck with a women who took 5 mins to arrange her cards and couldn't figure out where to go when we changed partners. I had to take her to her table and get her partner for her and tell her to stay there. Arrrgh! I hope I know when to quit.
My cleaning girl came today and found out I'll get a new girl next week as she has found an office job at better pay. I know it's best for her, but I liked her.
I took Bunny for a long walk down to the end of the first lake at noon which is a pretty good jaunt for me. It was a cool 72 at noon!!
Marilyn, glad you're getting things settled in and have got the ball rolling on the medical transcripts.
Mary Page, I'm with you on the concierge practices. Don't think they're worth the price or effort.
Have a good day everyone. Sharon
And it's Friday...again!
I've done my mile walk...and it's kind of foggy/hazy with smell of smoke at times. I'm hoping for rain today or tomorrow. Temps to go up next week....but that's what they said last week, too. The kids are about to start back to school here...so I'm sure the temps will hit the 90s then. They always seem to.
Our County is high for covid cases, but the Gov. has decreed weeks ago that schools cannot mandate masks.
My good news is that the yeast infection on my face, neck and chest is slowing receding...and the ultrasound shows nothing abnormal in the soft tissue along my collarbone.
I've seen a couple of unusual Olympic events ...like wall climbing and somehow that's different from boulder climbing. I don't think I'll be in training for either one anytime soon...like ever. To say these guys are in shape is a vast understatement. I think this is in the same category as those who sleep in tents on the side of mountains... :idiot2: again, not something I'll ever be doing. :uglystupid2:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning....didn't walk this morning...too hot and humid...I am enjoying watching the olympics....amazing what they can do....hope all are well...covid going up here also...have a good weekend
Beautiful day here on the bay. You can tell it's going to be a hot one, though. It's already hot! I'm looking for a scorcher here.
Haven't watched any of the Olympics. I've never been much of a sports fan, but back in the day I used to watch the grand opening and closing, admiring the outfits chosen by each country's contestants. Or not. I can remember that fun, fun year when the Americans beat the Russians at, what? Was it ice hockey? You could practically put your head out of any window and hear the roar of "U.S.A.! U.S.A.!" In the relatively short time (at least, insofar as My life span is concerned) we have had women's soccer, I have been an avid fan of that. Even stirred myself to head for the Navy/Marine Corps Stadium here and watch a game when Mia Hamm and the girls showed up. It turned out the high point of my day was the fan in the seat to my right: she was five years old. Her daddy brought her.
But I just catch what's going on from the newspaper headlines and the bits shown on the evening news, now. There is so little time in my days; not nearly enough for all the things I want to accomplish.
I say it every year now, and yet it continues to be true: I cannot adjust my sense of the rightness of things to our children heading back to school in August! August, for crying out loud! That is go to Maine for the month time! That is begin to think about what you're going to need in the way of clothing and supplies when September comes time. Labor Day is the magic marker for your days. Two rules: you join the streams of kids heading back to the classrooms on the day AFTER Labor Day, and you never, ever wear white again until Memorial Day. Yep, the rules were simple, back in the day; and we all knew them.
Yesterday, two men came along and took out the kitchen stove and installed one of those new ones with glass topped burners. I love it; not that I've used it yet. I have the literature sitting by my easy chair. That is what it is still doing this morning: sitting there challenging me. If any of you have advice regarding these new wonders, please give it now. Daughter Becky related a tale the other day that totally stunned me. Seems Old Sam, the one she is married to, and not their grandson the cellist, left a dishtowel on a just-turned-off burner. And it fused there. She finally had to take herself off to a hardware store to get something to get the last bits of the mess off. She finally succeeded. Phew!
But this new one is much prettier than the one I've been living with here for 18 years now. It is all white, excepting the black glass top. Stunning, really.
I was not happy with the installers. Well, one was satisfactory: he never said a word. But the yackety one, who was also the one wearing shoes that made about a million black streaks on my white floor, started our relationship by asking, when I answered the front door: "Are you Mary?" "I am Mrs. Drake," I replied frostily. "Well, is your name Mary?" he persisted. "My first name is MaryPage," I responded. Then he launched a complaint about what a time they'd had finding our address, Chip came out of his room and took over, and I was not required again until papers were brought to me to sign. Good by to them, but Hello Beautiful new appliance!
Keep cool and, oh please, keep HYDRATED! Chances are if you suddenly feel a bit faint, it is not the heat itself, but your body screaming for water.
Oh, do you remember that beautiful song? "Water, cool, cool water?" Who was it? Sons of the Pioneers? I think so!
Darlene, sounds like typical Texas summer. Sorry - and we do love our a/c!
jane, now that kids don't have to get out in the fall for harvest, you'd think they'd wait to start school until later, but no...
MaryPage, I definitely remember starting school the day after Labor Day (growing up in Houston)! And definitely no white between Labor Day and Memorial Day, except maybe on Easter. You forgot that your hat always matched your gloves, and your purse matched your shoes. And patent leather only from Easter to Labor Day. Such silly "rules" - probably made up by some man. ;D
Hang in there, Buddies - and we can thumb our noses at ALL those "rules"!
I have always loved the Olympics. Used to watch all hours of the night when they would broadcast those events "live". They have some they show at 1:00 AM onward, but I'm in bed, trying to get a couple hours of sleep. There is one event that I have never watched before (it probably hasn't been shown before) Women's Cross Country Biking. I watched it, I think on Saturday for couple hours. Oh, man, those women are awesome. Don't know how they manage all those hours on the grueling course, uphill, over large rocks, switchbacks. I'd faint trying to cycle around my block!
One of my favorite events has always been diving, platform, springboard, men's, women's, synchronized pairs. This time, these events were among the many televised in "our" early morning/late night time spot, so I missed most except for the tiny excerpts that show in primetime. To indicate how much I loved these events, I remember several past Olympics when my favorite diver (don't think the U.S. had a bunch of them back then) was a gorgeous blond Italian, Klaus DiBiasi. Does anyone else remember him?
Tome, I like the diving, too - but never heard of "synchronized" diving before. They're awesome. How long has that event been around? I seem to remember the name you mentioned.
What fun to read your comments this morning! Thank you, MaryPage, Maryz, Tomereader, CottonCandy (Darlene)!
I did a short walk this morning...and then went to WalMart to get my 'scripts. AND, again, they didn't have the renewals. I don't know what happens, but the faxing of scripts 1 mile can't make it. Incredible.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I taped some of the Olympics. I love the gymnastics, but somehow missed the finals. Simone Biel is unbelieveable and the girl who filled in for her, Suni Lee, was equally spectacular. I sometimes watch the diving and the synchronized diving, but didn't this year. I just wasn't as turned on by them as usual. I love the Winter Olympics with the skating and skiing though.
I have been trying to walk as much as possible and have been averaging 70--80% of a mile per day. I know that sounds wimpy, but for me, it's good.
I've finished my PT with the therapist but still doing it on my own.
It was hot this afternoon--91 or so, so I didn't go down to the 2nd lake.My knees were hurting too much.
Mary Page, I have a glass-top stove. The main thing is too keep it clean before you use it again. Spills really burn on.
I just got back from my walk with John and Bunny to the lake and I'm beat.
I'm fixing salmon for dinner. And Bunny says it's time for her dinner.
Have a nice evening. Sharon
Sharon...Good for you on your walking! My philosophy is any walking/progress is better than none. I, too, didn't watch much of the Olympics. I enjoy some of the events, too. However, this year was just weird. But, then, the whole last year and a half has been weird. And, I don't think we're past that yet, even with school starting again. I'd hoped we'd be closer to normal by now.
MaryPage...I, too have a black glass top stove and I end up using the white cream that came with it and, when something is cooked on, a single edge razor blade. My cleaning gal says a little bit of shampoo...any kind...can remove some things, too.
Today I've been watching a Hannah Swenson mystery marathon on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. They're based on Joanne Fluke's baking mysteries. These have gone by "Murder, She Baked" but this next year they're calling it Hannah Swenson's mysteries, I think it is.
Last night my neighbors and the widow who moved in the rental house next door joined me on the front porch to watch the "Country Car Cruise"...which is old/restored/vintage cars that drive a route the is right in front of my house and then to some nearby towns before returning to the fairgrounds. It was much smaller this year. It was also pretty hot out there, even at 5:00.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good humid Monday morning. No walking for this lazy slug this morning. Just couldn't get the energy together. We had lots of lightning, thunder last night and lost power for a bit by the blinking clocks on the kitchen stuff.
I did get out to the groceries for a few things, so I'm set for a day or so.
Have a safe and healthy day. More people wearing masks again in the groceries...our county is "high" for covid.
jane
It is like a sauna outside. In the 90's and high humidity. But I took Bunny to the lake a beyond a little ways. Unfortunately, she did something to her paw. I couldn't see anything, but she started limping and lay down and licked it several times on the way home and after. I had some paw med of some sort that I put on her when we got home and she seems better now.
I've been going through the box of "small" clothes and found I could wear about half of them. Whoo Hoo!
I need to go back in there and get some things together for Goodwill and put some of the things that are too large back in the box. I never know when my size will change.
No rain here last night, but we need it. Our lake is getting low.
Jane, if I weren't trying to build myself up for the trip, I wouldn't have been out walking either.
I've been watching the gourmet detective series on Hallmark. They have some new ones. I taped the Hannah one, but haven't watched it yet. I usually watch the news, jeopardy and one movie and then read the rest of the evening.
Have a good week girls. Sharon
Thank you, Jane, for the tip re shampoo on glass topped stoves. When I first started out to read about the care of my new stove, I sort of quailed inside, thinking to myself that I was going to have to purchase new bottles of cream cleansers, new cloths, new razorm and so forth. One thing I do not need More of at my age is Work. Then I checked in with my daughters, and relaxed. Paper towels are quite satisfactory for cloths, thank you very much! And water will do for most cleanings. I'll be fine.
I love the Hallmark mysteries, at least those that are well acted and at least half way intelligent; but I lack the time to watch them very often at all. Oh well; I know they are there.
PBS is still my favored place, and I have purchased a membership every year since around 1970, so I can get into the PBS place for streaming. My currant favorite is still UNFORGOTTEN. I have watched every episode twice. And I find the new Professor T amusing, as well as interesting. I strongly dislike bad language, horror, strong fantasy (I love it when this is used lightly, as it is with soap bubbles in Professor T), sex, and unforgivable behavior.
Sharon, good on you for keeping up the walking! It can only be a Big Plus for you!
MaryPage I also have a black glass topped stove & I use Bar Keeper's Friend cleaner & a wet paper towel or baking soda & a wet paper towel
Thank you, Alpiner. I keep a lot of baking soda on hand for cleaning, so that is no problem. But the Bar Keeper's Friend cleaner, where do you obtain that? I do not believe I have ever seen it. A hardware store?
I clean my porch furniture by taking a medium size pail and a smaller pail and a roll of paper towels out on the porch. I put, oh, maybe it comes to two or three handsful of baking soda in the small pail and then pour in maybe a glass full of white vinegar. It foams up enough to make you a teensy bit scared and feel like a magician. I immerse a paper towel in that and scrub away at chairs and tables and the metal strips the sliding glass doors run on. When a paper towel gets full of dirt, I throw it in the larger pail and take a new one. Works for me! There is nothing better or safer than baking soda & white vinegar. Umm, mebbe water!
MaryPage...the BarKeeper's Friend that Alpiner and another Buddy mentioned are very good. It's in our grocery stores here with the other cleansers. I keep it handy along with other stuff since, when I do cook, I'm a messy one. 8)
Heat Advisory already here for most of the state...ahhh...August in Iowa...just in time for the State Fair and the start of school.
Nothing exciting planned here...probably watch more mysteries and maybe throw a load of whites in the washer. Truly exciting, huh!
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Any large grocery store should have the Barkeepers Friend. I got mine at Kroger. I have stainless steel sink, and it works good on that. I don't have your type of stovetop, but my daughter did at one time. If you clean it off after every use, you should have no problems.
Spills are not fun on any stove top.
Thank you, Jane and Amy.
I am going to copy here a post I made in Norm's, because we have been talking about hospital takeovers there, but it occurs to me that it, my post, is also of interest to all in here:
We here in Annapolis have had our beloved Anne Arundel Medical Center taken over (last year, 2020, the Year of the Emergence of the Pandemic) by a group called Luminis Health, and from the tone of letters to our local newspaper, we don't much like it. I think, albeit I personally am not a cog in the world of Medicine and am pretty totally ignorant of that world, it is a sad fact that our beloved local medical centers are losing money due to having to take whomsoever appears there in a state of sickness and give them treatment AND due to huge and often protracted batting back & forth over what organization from which level of government (federal, state, county or city) or which philanthropic group is going to pay up in real money, or will the case wind up in the large sum of losses incurred by the medical group. And yes, I believe every human being should receive treatment. I am just not sure at all about, in fact feel quite uncomfortable contemplating, having a non-medical group full of cogs such as I come in and enclose the entire complex within its tentacles of change from bottom lines of red to black.
I have not been to hospital since Luminis took over, albeit I have read some unhappy accounts from others. Only one thing has twanged my chords, and that is the Case of The Nine Oncologists. Happens there were a very popular group of 9 oncologists in a large office in the complex. Suddenly Luminis turned its spotlights on this group and took away their hospital privileges and cut all ties with them. They brought in their own cancer specialists, and presented these to the area served with a "take it or leave it" attitude. One of the nine doctors was Mine. Yes, I knew she had (has?) other patients; but she was MINE. I am a breast cancer survivor, and most grateful to Dr. Werner and one of the
surgeons in the group. She had told me no more mammograms as of 2019. She let me go as a patient in 2020. If I Ever have any more cancer, I will try to find out how to get back into the care of this doctor. I will stand my ground and, if necessary, yell at the top of my lungs for My Doctor.
So I understand how all of the folks with complaints about our new system that I am reading about in our local newspaper feel; but most especially I belong fiercely to the groupies writing on behalf of The Nine Oncologists cut out of the system. Not fair to them, Not Fair to us, Not Fair To ME!
Sadly, MaryPage, it seems to be happening everywhere...mergers/consolidations/whatever you want to call it...swallowing up local hospitals/medical practices...just like small businesses of every kind have been bought out/swallowed up/forced out by large companies.
The hot, humid heat continues here. I only did a short walk before it got to me at 7:00 am.
I'm picking up a friend for lunch today.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning friends...thought I'd best check in..although not much going on in my world..walk early mist mornings...had 3 of my 4 kids over the weekend...enjoyed that...no grands this time to love on..but we had fun visiting...a dear friend passed away...a man lived and respected by all in this area..former coach..he and his wife..also a teacher both got covid..he had to go to hospital...due to other health problems..he didn't make it..she is doing better..the funeral will be at the football field...I guess covid safer...don't plan to go..but will call requesting funeral home write my name in book...have a great day..hope everyone is well and safe from virus
My oncologist is leaving for some unknown reason . I thought she wouldn't be there for my next appt. but my appt. was rescheduled for a day later . I only have one more year of seeing an oncologist so hope I'm let go . I really like her.
alpiner et al, we do hate to lose familiar and trusted doctors, don't we. That was the toughest thing about my move - finding all new medical providers, and all that entails.
Re the glass-topped stoves, the only experience I've had with one is at the beach house we rented for many years. Frankly, I didn't like it. It took so long for the stove to cool off after use, and to cook properly, the pan/skillet had to be perfectly flat on the bottom. I guess my main objection, though, is that I just don't like electric stoves. I learned to cook on a gas stove, had to have electric for a number of years (no gas was available). I was so pleased when we moved to Chattanooga, and I was able to get a gas stove again. Margaret has a gas stove, too.
I've seen the consolidation of medical practices, too, and frankly can see some good and bad on both sides. In the smaller towns, it certainly gives our trusted family practice access to much more expertise and facilities. But you do hate to see your providers giving up some control.
Sharon, when is your trip? Margaret is planning to go to the FL panhandle beach with some friends next week - and I just heard there's a new storm heading that way. Hope she doesn't have any big problems with it.
We've got heat advisories here for today and tomorrow, temps predicted over 96, with heat indexes at 109+. I'm glad to don't have to leave the a/c for any reason.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Hello Buddies" Today I will take Keith for a pedicure. I finally got an appointment for him with a doctor but still haven't got on for me with a cardiologist. The office is waiting for my referral from the clinic in Oregon. However even aftrer they get the referral it takes 10 to 14 days for them to sort it out and cll me with an appointment.
Not much else is new here, so I am m stly just checking in to let y'all know I am still alive[
Marilyn...good to see your post. Hurrah on the pedicure for K and a doc, too. Now, I hope you also got a pedi and can get the Oregon people on the stick to get you a doc. I hope you're breathing easier in your new home without the toxic smells.
It's stifling HOT here.I truly don't know how people can breathe in states that have this weather for long periods of time. I tried to walk early this morning, but only made it 1/2 way. A lot of young men were out running and I asked two..."football or wrestling" since those were the teeshirts they were wearing. They'd stopped for a break...and the answer was "cross country...it's the worst!" And off they went. :coolsmiley:
I had a nice lunch with an old friend who lost her husband, who'd worked with Ray, a year ago. She wants to keep in touch and we'll do this again.
Our Governor made a fool of herself in an interview about her ruling of NO mask mandates for the schools. We're in the HIGH zone, as is most of the state for the Delta variant and school starts next week, I think. I'm SO GLAD I'm not teaching anymore nor having little ones in the schools.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Well, phooey! We're in quarantine for a week. Two staff members have tested positive. Eating in room again.
When I was a baby, being vaccinated against Smallpox was a requirement. And most of the very permanent scars this vaccination made were done on upper arms. My mother was a nurse, and she knew it could just as well be somewhere else, and she thought ahead to what those arms looked like in sleeveless ball gowns, and she ordered the nurse or nurse's aide to put it on my tiny thigh. I have felt real gratitude ever since.
I can remember my much older (great grandmother, etc.) relatives telling me of children they lost to diphtheria. I don't think many people today even know what that was, or how many small gravestones are because of it.
Three of my little girls came down with measles all at once, in the fifties, and our doctor came to the house. There was a sign on our front door: MEASLES! QUARANTINE! We had to put them in our bedroom downstairs and keep it dark in there. I can still remember "Doctor Steve" sitting in a tiny chair and having a pretend tea party with these little girls. I can still see him holding that tiny cup! That measles epidemic, back in the nineteen fifties, killed some other children, but not my precious little ones.
My granddaughters had all of those vaccines and more. My generation remembers well when they announced the Polio vaccine had been invented. Oh, the relief we felt! I and my husband and all of the children lined up for that, and it wasn't a shot! We were given sugar cubes! I swear! And we also had little cards; much smaller than the Covid vaccine cards, and not white. They were a sort of orangey-pink, and I STILL HAVE MINE!
As these vaccines have come along, mostly during my lifetime, I can only remember great rejoicing. I do not recall any resistance or refusals or a movement to propagandize against being vaccinated. So when I do the takeaway, such as we had the telephone and we had the radio and from 1948 on, we had the television, I am left only with one thing we lacked: computers. So there was no social media. I sense the anti-vaccine campaign may be coming from foreign adversaries who want to divide and conquer us. What possible other mathematical proposition can I arrive at, when my whole lifetime has been full of new vaccination events coming along with no questions raised or sides taken?
I never had any vaccinations as a kid . I had the whooping cough & the measles at 6 months of age . I got my first shot when I was pregnant with our first child , it was a polio shot . Now the shots seem to be catching up with me in my old age !
Mary...sorry to hear of your quarantine again.
Alpiner...I don't think there were vaccinations for some of those things when I was young...I had measles, chicken pox, etc. My Mom was a nurse and I vividly remember the scares of polio and had both the sugar cube and the shot. I also had a smallpox vaccination, of course.
Our local hospital is FULL....covid and children with that respiratory illness they get RSV.
It's a wonderful day here...much less humidity and heat, so far.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning Buddies...I appreciate all of you...it's still hot here..but walked early..Mary I too am sorry y'all are quartine again...there's lots case in Texas..but then the illegals are bringing it in...Marlyin..hope you found the right Dr...I also had to get a new one...my Dr of 27 years is not seeing patients anymore [/Jane our local hospitals are full also..Hi Sharon..Alpiner and any else looking in...Have a great weekend color]
Jane I got my pedicure over a week ago At a different aplace, but I like the place and the atmosphere where I took Keith. It is a spa and they do the works there. Massage, hair, nails, pedicures, facils etc.
I am going out to lunch today with Sonja and her mother. A fanily thing we are starting to do once a week or twic a month.
Keith's appetite is waning lately. he has lost some weight and is down to 164. A few years ago before his surgery he was up to 197. I can't get him to even go outside to sit in the sun for a bit, all he wants to do is lay down.
The two dogs are doing well, Millie, the Chihuahua, is very demanding, when I am petting Freckles she barges right in there between us. also takes over Freckles bed so Freckles gets up an goes elsewhere.
The air quality here on the coast has been okkay but mostly overcast. It is supposed to get pretty bad later today and for the rest of the week as the wind shifts coming from the east and blowing the smoke this way. It looks like the dogs won't be getting their daily walks for a few days.
Hi Girls. This heat is getting to us all I think. It's supposed to be 96 today. I took Bunny a little earlier than usual for her walk. I got in .6 of a mile. Tues I got a whole mile in for the day. I am also going over to the fitness center to ride the bike for 15 mins 3x a week. It's not much of a fitness center, mostly for PT, but they do have the bicycle with the arm bars that gives you some arm exercise too. That and bridge is all I've done this week.
Mary, sorry about your quarantine. No fun eating by yourself in your room.
I got every one of the childhood illness. I remember being quarantined with measles and being restricted to a dark room and not being allowed to read! That was the worst. I didn't get chicken pox till I was a senior in college! I visited one of John's hometown friends who had kids with it, and while I didn't see them, I still got it. I remember the polio sugar cube also, but not the certificate that came with it. How happy we all were to have that. Eventually, I had shots for everything and so did my kids. I wouldn't have thought of not having them. I can't believe the people who won't get the Covid shot, but as my son says, "You can't fix Stupid!"
Marilyn, good you've got a doctor for K and also were able to get him a pedicure. I hope the air quality doesn't get too bad or stay too bad for you.
Jane, what is it with these governors that won't allow masks in the school? I'm with you in being glad to be out of the system now, but I worry about the great grands.
Mary Page, baking soda and vinegar have been the housewife's go-to for years. You can't go wrong with that. Sometimes you need a nylon scrubby though if it is too burnt on. That happens to be if something boils over and I can't get it all wiped up while it is hot. I have nearly always used electric stoves and definitely chose to since retirement. With slipping memories or shaking hands it would be too easy to start a fire.
Darlene, It sounds like you had a wonderful visit with your children. Sometimes it is nice just to have adults.
Can't think of anything else to add. Stay in and stay cool. Sharon
Sharon, we have neighborhoods that are full of pipes bringing gas in for gas furnaces and stoves. The first house I owned had these, but I had the gas stove replaced with an electric one before moving in. Later in life, I learned to use a gas stove, and liked the facts that you could so quickly adjust the amount of heat each burner was giving out and when one was turned off, it was off. But our experts are telling us that a ghastly number of those neighborhoods are WAY overdue to have those terribly old pipes removed and new ones put in their place. That makes me most awfully relieved I live in a gas-free community now. Being a natural born worrier, I can at least cross THAT off my list! I think some, if not all, of these areas are slated for infrastructure money in the new bill.
I believe the smallpox vaccine was always required before you went to school. I could be wrong, but this is the way I remember it. Public Health wanted to eradicate Smallpox from the world, and they did a pretty good job of it.
I got Chicken Pox when I was five, and can still remember that they pinned, with huge safety pins, my father's socks to the little puffed sleeves of my dresses. The idea was if I could not scratch, I would not have marks. I wound up with only one mark, and that is on the inside side of one of my fingers! Go figure! I gave the pox to my Daddy, who had never had it. He wound up so sick, they finally had to take him to hospital. We were stationed at West Point at the time. And yes, I have had the shots for shingles.
C.C., how misery-making to have to replace the doctor you went to for 27 years!
I was told that I had had chicken pox as an infant, with one small scar on the back of a shoulder. I don't remember getting a smallpox vaccination - just that I have "always" had the mark on my upper arm. I got a couple of tetanus shots (not a vaccination) after injuries over my childhood years. After that nothing until I got the polio vaccine with our girls. The girls got all the vaccinations at their pediatrician recommended, but these didn't include chicken pox, rubella, measles - just the DPT, as I remember. The others weren't developed until they were past childhood. I agree, I don't sympathize with those who refuse the shots - to protect the rest of the community if not themselves. Sorry - off my soapbox now.
Marilyn, glad you're settling in and finding the services you need, and having time with your family for support. I know watching Keith go downhill is so hard.
We've certainly been having the heat that the rest of y'all have been having. There was a short, but heavy rain shower here a little while ago, which should be cooling things off, at least temporarily. We're supposed to be getting "cooler" temps and more rain next week from tropical storm Fred. I hope so, anyway.
They tested everybody in the building yesterday, and mine was negative. They've said they'll test again, maybe on Monday, and if everybody's negative, let up on the quarantine a little. We shall see. John's cousin's husband died from COVID this morning. They live in Baltimore, were vaccinated, and he'd only been in the hospital for a week. So sad.
Stay cool, Buddies!
My hairdresser's niece, age 27, was fully vaccinated and yet recently caught Covid. She has not been hospitalized, as her symptoms are like a bad cold, but she was tested to confirm.
There is just too much going on with this virus, and I get the drift that it is not done with us yet. So I am back in lockdown. Debi & Steve just picked up Ava from Camp (at her regular private school which is here at my end of town) and came by here with fresh mint and tomatoes and a book. I gave them some items of theirs. We put a chair outside the front door and put our items on and come back inside. They take those items and leave theirs. I go out on the kitchen balcony and we talk with them on the sidewalk. Now they have left for Rita's, a soft-serve ice cream place. Lucky them! Then they'll go back home, because it is a metal melting furnace out there!
Morning, Buddies! It's such a treat to read what everyone is doing in the different parts of the country. It's a delightfully cool low 70s here today and it was low 60s when I walked this morning. What a difference a cool morning makes for me. I got my mile in.
I think the lower dosage of prednisone is what is making my body hurt again...back to reality, I guess. Last night 4 of us went out for supper...John, the 93 yr old in our group is in the nursing home, and I doubt he'll ever go home again. I was glad his wife went with us. She wanted to go home immediately after eating, in case the nursing home called.
Apparently she doesn't have a cell phone. I treated Gary and Kathy to Dairy Queen because I hadn't felt like getting anything together for "dessert" here. We came back here to eat.
DQ has to be closed today...they can't get enough help to keep it open all day.
Pre-season football is on....I can't imagine playing anything like that in the heat.
I don't know if any of you are baseball fans. The Yankees and Sox played at the "Field of Dreams" in Dyersville, Iowa, before 8,000 fans. It was a BIG deal here and lots on TV about it.
The virus numbers here from those locals who won't/didn't get the vaccine. As someone said, if they don't trust the "doctors and science," how do they trust the treatment they get in the hospitals?
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
After her husband died from COVID yesterday, John's cousin posted this on Facebook. I thought it was worth sharing...
Looking over how the virus caught us unawares, let me say what the warning signs were so it might benefit anyone.
First: Cough. Deep cough but no other symptoms at all so you think it is allergies.
A couple of days down the road, overwhelming fatigue with no explanation. No shortness of breath apparent. Normal temp, blood pressure and oxygen, but no appetite or thirst. Rapid heart rate.
At hospital then because if extreme fatigue and rapid heart rate, they hydrate him and he perks up and feels great, but that lasts only about 30 hrs.
Then all crashes. Short of breath and low on oxygen, the delirium kicks in at the same time.
The rest is a train that can't be stopped. 5 days to death, each more miserable than the last.
This is covid breakthrough and nothing particularly troublesome in his health. His heart was well mended.
So watch for these symptoms, my friends.
I am in Lockdown mode again. Sticking to home except for medical appointments, and it's masks and distance for all of those. This virus can wipe us off the face of the Earth, and yet not enough of the homo sapiens species will believe the Science as Public Health, which we ourselves set up just for our knowledge and needs, to achieve herd immunity. I find myself wondering where we went wrong, and Why. We wiped out Smallpox because we all accepted vaccinations. We finally conquered the dread Polio the same way. There was no "other side" to tell us these shots were really to allow the government to put micro-chips in us to follow where we are and what we are doing and saying.
Hey, think about this: It takes 3 government employees around the clock to listen in on and/or follow one person with their smart phone locator. We do not have, CANNOT acquire, enough government employees to follow every other human being. Follow the numbers. Figure out what the "other side" claims is being done and then figure out what it would take to do that, and you find yourself face to face with the Impossible Scenario!
And then realize what their scenario is really doing: it is our falling for the conspiracy theories that is killing us, not the research doctors in white coats working around the clock to save their parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses, and children from this dread virus.
MaryPage...I know my anger and frustration with the absurd conspiracy theories and "anti-vaxxers" is high. I simply cannot fathom how people can fall for these lies.
It's wonderfully cool here this morning, so I got my lazy body out for a short walk. I think the lower prednisone is wearing off.
I did go down to the "cardboard boat" regatta at the white water park but only stayed to watch two boats. It was just too hot in the sun, and so I headed back to my AC.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I haven't done anything exciting, just laundry, sort pills, watch my church service and walk the dog. It is a little cooler (84) after the storms we had yesterday afternoon, so the walk was a little more pleasant, but surely nothing like Jane's 70!
Mary, I'm sorry to hear of John's cousin's death. It's scary that he got it and died after being vaccinated. I just found out 2 of my grandsons aren't vaccinated and am livid, but can't do anything about it except pray they don't get it.
Hi to all. Don't blame those using extra caution. Sharon
Good morning, Buddies. No sunshine here today, at least not as yet. The waters are grey, the skies are clouded over with many shades of cloud, from white to dark grey. It is quite beautiful, as Nature always is, but rather on the dismal side.
As is the morning's news. I am about to settle into my easy chair with the TV firmly on OFF and read the newspapers with a good cup of coffee. One way or another, I am determined to squeeze every drop of Joy out of Life possible. Color me cowardly, my belief is that when you are in your nineties you have crossed the Finish Line and are entitled to resign from the duty to have a voice and make a difference. So I raise a regal hand and command all those in the younger ranges to take the burden off of MY shoulders. Over and Out!
One thing I learned...again...today...is that I don't do well with what I think are wide temperature fluctuations. It was in low 50s this morning and I went off to Cedar Rapids to buy a new cell phone. It was 89 down there...and this body does NOT do 40 degree temperature changes in 6 hours well.
I also learned cell phones are amongst all the other "stuff" that needs computer chips that aren't available...like the cars, appliances, etc. So, no phones available except Apple ones, who can somehow get the chips, unless I wanted a $1200.00 phone. No, I do not. Verizon guy gave me two phone details on models he'd recommend...but doesn't have...and sent me to Best Buy to try. Nope, they haven't seen his preferred one in weeks, I was told.
So, I'll make do with the one I have.
People here are wearing masks in places.
Our numbers keep rising.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Wonderful mid 60s when I walked to town this morning...but to heat up and increase humidity...August in Iowa.
Nothing exciting here, except a trip to the bank later. Drive Thru only...still haven't opened their lobby.
The excuse is no help available. I'm hearing that everywhere...either no help or no chips for the product being sold...cars...refrigerators...computers...cell phones, etc.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I was like wonder woman yesterday ! I mixed up chocolate chips cookies in the morning. Did a load of laundry , fried 3 lbs of bacon ( husband wants bacon every morning for breakfast ) . President Biden interrupted my soap so I used the time to bake the cookies . This morning I have a dermatologist appt. . Hubby usually goes with me but he wants to clean the windows for me , I don't like driving on the freeway but will need to be extra cautious , its in an area I'm not use to driving in . I plan to stop on the way home to try to find some matching yarn for an afghan that I started before the pandemic .
Alpiner Wonder Woman!Wow...you really were yesterday. Good luck on the freeway driving.
I hope it went well.
We're mostly out of quarantine, as of this morning. Everybody's had 520 negative tests - one more to be done tomorrow. Still no visitors, though, and masks when outside our rooms. Baby steps....
This was not without drama, though. At 12:30 a.m. Sunday night/Monday morning, I was awakened out of a sound sleep by a down-the-hall resident talking to an RA in the hall - loudly. Not fighting, just carrying on a conversation of some sort. I rang for an RA to come; the other one did; and I told him. He got the conversation shut down, but of course, it was another couple of hours before I could get back to sleep. I was pissed - to say the least, and I got madder as the day went on. I complained to all the RAs on all shifts, and spoke to the Exec Director today. It doesn't sound like much today, but it really rankled at the time. I hope we can stay at our usual quiet times for a while.
We missed getting much of the rain from Storm Fred, but it looks like Sharon is right in the path of all the weather. It should cool here off for a while, though.
Sounds like you've really been busy, alpiner. Hope your drive went okay.
jane, the weather ups and downs in Iowa are crazy. Our heat and humidity can be miserable, but it's usually constant. ;D
Hang in there, Buddies!
Mary...That kind of noise at 12:30 would anger me, too.
There's no excuse for that. The RA should have known better.
jane
Hello Buddies. I made Choc chip cookies today. Hooray Keith took a shower this morning so I made the cookies. Bribery!!!!
I think I got all my "treasure" from the old china cabinet unpacked and put on shelves in three different pieces of furniture. Lots more things to get unpacked. I still haven't found my blender and little chopper, must still be in the shed.
I started out trying to thread a needle so I could sew a rip in Freckles bed, NOPE couldn't do it even with a needle threader. Someone gave me a fancy one but I couldn't even do that one. Can't see well enough, I guess I will have to put on the 10X power headset for jewelry making to see a big enough eye to put the thread in or use a yarn needle. LOL
My driving was a bit off this afternoon . I missed the needed turn to get on the freeway coming home . I eventually found a familiar street & followed it until I recognized another street which would take me to where I planned to stop . In making a right turn came close to colliding with a pick up truck who was making a U-turn ! I was sure happy to get back home !
Marilyn....I hate trying to thread a needle, too.
Those little wire threaders are my only hope. I hope you can find something that works for you.
Alpiner...your nerves must have been frazzled by the time you got home. I don't drive freeways like you have in CA here, so I'd be a nervous wreck.
I've gotten everything ready for my drive to WI tomorrow. I'll be back on Monday.
The weather was cool this morning, so I got my walk in.
It seems the Delta variant is flooding the country. The booster shot seems to be the newest thing...8 months after 2nd shot, I think.
Stay safe and healthy.
jane
The History books are going to remember this time of plague and record the numbers who die of it and the things we had to do to get through it. I would dearly love to be at the other end of things: i.e. reading those History books long after we have lived it, but I have not the necessary number of years allotted me.
Well, we stamped out Smallpox, and overcame many other viruses such as measles and mumps. We'll defeat this one, too!
I made it to N. Wisconsin in spite of the road construction and roads closed ...so detours.
The most interesting was being told by my GPS that "You have reached your destination" and I'm in the middle of a road surrounded by cornfields. Not a house or town in sight. Bummer. My niece suggested putting in the name of a fast food place in the town and that got me 3.6 miles on a different road to the town. I'll have to remember that trick.
It was supposed to be cool...in the 70s...but again...wrong! 91 at said fast food place the GPS finally found.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Pretty much same ole, same ole here. Walk the dog, do the bicycle, computer, read. I'm glad we finally got our library cards to the NC libraries. The one near us is very nice. We have about exhausted the main center library here. I did go and get my new hearing aid replacement Monday. Glad to have that, but hate the $2000 cost.
Friends from Sun city called and said that Brookdale had invited them for a free lunch yesterday and tour to see some apts. I don't think they will move, at least not for a while, but I was able to have lunch with them and catch up. John had had an eye appt that AM and they dilated his eyes so much, he was really worried driving home, and was very tired and out of it when he got home, so he didn't go to lunch. The good news was that his eyes are still stable. No change.
Alpiner, I don't like driving on the interstates either. I do if necessary but don't like it. You were super woman yesterday.!
Jane, GPS directions are sometimes really weird and take you weird ways. I'm glad you got safely to WI. Your cool temps in IA sounds great.
Mary, glad you are out of quarantine, sort of. We're back to wearing masks here at the center and in all inside places in our county. Will this ever end.
We have had lots of storms this week in the late afternoons or evenings. We didn't get as much rain as much of our county did, but we did get 2 or 3 inches. Poor Bunny hates the Thunder and Lightening. It started in after our bedtime one night and I got up to go to the bathroom about 2 hours later and found her curled up asleep under my walker which I keep next to my bed for night excursions. By that time the storm had passed, so she went back to the living room couch.
Marilyn, that's great that you got some of your treasures out. Those are the things that make things seem like home. Glad you could bribe K with cookies to take a shower.
Well, I need to go ride the bicycle now. Sharon
Marilyn after reading your post I remembered my Mom's trouble threading a needle . She asked me to thread several needles onto a spool of thread so she would have a threaded needle when she needed them . Perhaps a friend could do this for you .
I had an appt. with my oncologist this morning , I thought she was leaving & this would be my last appt. with her . She decided to stay !! I'm happy she will be staying , my husband usually goes with me & he likes her too . He sat outside because he didn't think he would be allowed in because of the pandemic . She said one person is allowed to be with me .
As I was entering the waiting room at the oncologist office the door latch hit my right arm & tore about an inch of skin . I got a tissue from my purse to clean the blood off . After I was called to a room a young man who works there came in cleaned my arm & put on a band aid . Doors always seem to attack me ! LOL !
Alpiner..as my late father would have said " a stupid place to put a door "
This morning I found my arm had bled on the bottom bed sheet & was still bleeding this morning . I'm not taking a blood thinner .
alpiner - OUCH!!! Wounds do sometimes continue to ooze or bleed. In any case, keep an eye on it, and maybe go to an "urgent care" if it doesn't get better.
Much cooler here in northern Wisconsin. My computer nephew fixed my phone...installed a micro sim card I didn't know it would hold...had to open the back to find the slot, etc. He did all of that, and nephew had an extra micro card, so I'm set for a while until newer phones are available.
It's a bit hectic here...7 adults, 3 dogs, 1 year old toddler. But it's a good time.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hello Buddies. Well Gilbert and Sonja both have Covid. They refused to get vaccinated and probably still won't. They came here last Sunday to bring me eggs. Tuesday the got tested and Friday got the results,( they must have been sick when they were here) Saturday Gilbert told me he got it first doesn't know where he got it. (he works for an Oxygen company) So they must have been sick when they came here. Anyway I have an appointment to be tested tomorrow. I'd rather be safe and know if I might be asymptomatic even though vaccinated. I heard that the Delta Variant incubation period is only 3-5 day. That news was certainly something I didn't want to hear. Other than that news All is well here.
So sorry, Marilyn. Hope the tests go okay.
Good Monday morning everyone.Marlyin here's hoping ur and K test negative for covid...Jane wishing you a safe trip home..always good to get away from daily grind for awhile..Sharon we are in a heat wave here...I remember having chicken pox as a child...really broke out..Mary Z glad u tested negative..hoping quarantines doesn't last long...Hi Mary P...wishing everyone a great week
Oh Marilyn, I do hope you test negative. I'm sorry your son and wife didn't get shots. I have 2 grandsons that didn't. Just don't understand that lack of faith in science.
We think maybe we can get the booster shot before our trip. At least going to try. Have been doing a lot of planning and checking on things for our trip.
Really hot here today, but Bunny and I still took a long walk. Yesterday, I went down to the 2nd lake which involves a steep hill, with John & Bunny. Did okay. Was the first time since my knee surgery in June.
I'm leaving shortly to get a manicure. Having lots of trouble with my nails tearing at the quick. Don't know why.
Hi to all. Hope Jane gets home safely. Hi Mary, Darlene. Sharon
I'm home...6 hour trip, and lots of construction, but all is fine. I had a wonderful time, but it's good to be home.
Mary...The rainfall there in TN from the storms must be horrendous.
Sharon...good for you on the walk.
Darlene...hot and humid here again, too.
Marilyn...sorry Gilbert and Sonja didn't get vaccinated. Are they very sick?
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Thank you, Ceci.
Glad you're home safe and sound, Jane.
My darling great grandson Jack lost his very dearest friend to a drunk driver last week. Jack remains in my head as the dearest little redhead the world has ever seen, albeit he is 21 now, and my very tall and handsome redhead. My heart hurts for him so badly. You know how it is when you are wishing you could absorb the pain for those you love.
This appears to be the time of transitions from home to college or home to school. Third grader Mateo and First grader Solo boarded their school bus this morning and were delivered back this afternoon. Solo had but one thing to report, and that was all anyone could pry out of him: "No one got in trouble today!" I told his grandmother, my daughter Becky, that said it all for me, too! For Solo, I call it a very successful first day!
I have six in college this year. Our Young Sam (to distinguish him from his grandfather, Old Sam) is in his 3rd year. Bobby, my tallest at six four, and Jack, three inches shorter, work and study. I think they are in either their 3rd or 4th years. Brooke begins her 3rd year, Bella her 2nd, and Lulu her 1st. I will be kept busy all year just trying to keep up.
My sweet, sweet Bella (Annabelle) seems to have been created from pure sugar: you would say the same. Yet she is going for Criminal Law and hopes to become a Federal Prosecutor. Go figure! Sam is a Music major. He is a cellist and a classical composer (has already had two paying commissions!) and hopes to teach at the college level. And compose. The others are not entirely certain yet, albeit Brooke knows she is going to do SOMEthing with her art. She is a fabulous talent.
I'd better get the old lady in her bed. Trip to the cardiologist tomorrow. Means an early morning.
Goodnight. Sleep tight. Don't let the bedbugs bite.
And sweet dreams.
Marilyn..a worrying time for you waiting on the result but, relieved to know your Keith never came in contact with them..I hope this will be a hard lesson learnt for Gilbert and Sonja that they could unwittingly pass this evil onto people like you, their close family...maybe in future they will think twice about having the vaccination when offered...
Bubble has posted a photo of MaryZ and me in Photos. I think it was posted back in 2016, also, when it was taken. Now that I have aged so very much more, I find myself yearning to be THAT age again!
MaryPage, that was such a fun day. All the families doing well, it sounds like. Although sorry to hear about your grandson(?)'s loss.
Marilyn, I hate that about your son and daughter-in-law. Keep us posted as to how they (and you) are doing.
jane, glad you had a good time and safe travel.
Sharon, sounds like you didn't have too much trouble from 'Fred', although there was damage near Asheville.
The flooding last weekend was awful! The ground was so saturated from previous rains, there was no place for the 17" of rain to go - so it just ran. It primarily affected four counties about halfway between Nashville and Memphis. I'm just southeast of Nashville, about halfway between Nashville and Chattanooga. We got some rain, but not anything like that.
Hang in there, Buddies!
Hi, Mary. Thanks, and it was my, IS my, great grandson. I never had a grandson, but have 13 granddaughters, and they range in age from 34 to 56. I feel so bad/sad about the flooding, and hope you do not experience any bad weather events. Life seems to be like one horror story with no ending these days. Even World War II was easier to live in!
Marilyn, hope your dear ones beat the Covid. I feel more hope from the news now, as there seem to be thousands more getting vaccinated. We may reach herd immunity after all, and this virus will not be able to change into any more deadly versions of itself. Did you know that General George Washington ORDERED his Revolutionary Army be vaccinated against the Smallpox? We could not have had the manpower to beat the British and win our independence (to not be vaccinated?) if Washington had not had the foresight to give that order! Look it up.
MaryPage...so good to hear how well your grands and greatgrands are doing...and sorry for Jack's loss.
VJ...good to see you posting here, too.
Sharon...glad you had no damage from the hurricane.
Mary...17" of rain is beyond unbelievable. Good nothing damaged at your place.
HOT here today ...even too hot at 7:30 to walk...so I got out to the stores to restock and to pick up my mail at the PO. Now home cooling off and waiting for my pedicure at 2:00.
Tomorrow is the dreaded dentist appointment. UGH.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Big storms rolled through here yesterday. I was at my pedicure when the warnings started, so she finished me up and I ran to my car...barefoot with the foam dividers between my toes... :2funny: and got home and car in garage before it hit. Lots of limbs out of trees and smaller branches everywhere. My dear neighbor came over to see if everything was OK...and he'd dragged the big limbs to the curb for me for the city to pick up. More storms expected today. A couple businesses had their roofs stripped off.
I survived the dreaded dentist visit...no cavaties...so got out in an hour.
Nothing more this week, nor next week medical/dental wise. WHEW!
I hope you're all ok and no bad weather in your part of the world.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
My Test came back negative. YAY!!!!
;D jane, I can just see you hopping through the parking lot! Seriously, though, I'm glad you were able to beat the storms. Obviously they were really serious. And you survived the dentist, too!
:thumbup: Hooray for you, too, Marilyn!
All tested negative here again yesterday, so we're back to our new normal, out of quarantine, etc.
HURRAH for the negative tests!!!
Marilyn...
...bet you have been on tenterhooks these past few days, wondering which way it would go, thankfully it went the right way...you have been given the " all clear "
Not a good day here for the ol' joints and muscles. Too dang many weather changes. Thank heavens I have no place I have to be and my trash and recycle bins are at the curb for pickup. Tomorrow I expect the fellow who does my lawn and he'll pick up the branches and leaves that litter it. The city was by and collected the large branches.
Today will be spent in my recliner with cups of tea and my heating pad.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hurrah for the negative tests, Marilyn & Mary. You can breathe easier now. I've been looking into getting our booster shots before our trip, but they are not available now except for the immuno surpressed. They think we will be eligible in a couple weeks. I hope so anyway.
Mary, it looked like the floods were horrendous in TN and I wondered about you and your family. Glad it didn't affect you.
It's still hot here, but I did get in a half-mile walk with Bunny at noon. I am now about to go to the fitness center to ride the bike.
We've been getting organized for our trip and ordering a few things on line that we think we will need. Thanks, Jane, for the name of Zappos. I did order a pair of Ecco shoes like the ones I had bought from them before. I hope they fit as well. They are black slip-ons with a good arch and thick sole for walking that look better then tennis shoes.I had 2 prs of them before and wore them until the soles actually fell apart!
Jane, I'm glad you had a good trip, got home safely, and were able to get a pedicure yesterday. I got a manicure on Monday. I hope the weather settles down for you so that you feel better. I had a slug day yesterday after 2 days of walking a mile each. I was hurting yesterday.
I better get going to the fitness center. Take care, everyone. Sharon [/b]
Sharon...glad you got the Eccos. I love those sandals. I've worn them on all our foreign trips and around home, too. They last forever and have such good support.
This has been a real slug day....every joint and muscle hurts. There are storms headed this way, too, again. The heat index is over 100 and it's hard to breathe out there...even in the short time it took me to drag my empty garbage and recycle bins back from the street.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane and Sharon.where o you order the shoes from....
Darlene...Zappos.
https://www.zappos.com They have a large selection.
I tried a short walk today...Thunder had me returning home and I got the garage door opened just as the rain started.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
We haven't had any rain yet today. If we get any, it is usually late afternoon or early evening. Bunny and I got a long walk in at noon. It's hot, but most of the area we walk is shaded and I take water for both of us. I haven't done much else. I had hoped to have a cleaning lady this week, but for the 2nd week, I haven't. It makes me so upset. I know they are short on staff but at least they could rotate them. Grrr!
No other news going on here. Sounds like the same with everyone. Sharon
It was 100F when I came out of the grocery store this morning & the heat will continue for a few more days .
I went to the dentist yesterday for a cleaning & couldn't wait to get out of there ! My jaw joint was aching & popping , I thought it might start quivering ! This has never happened before . My age is showing for sure !
Sharon...good for you on the walking!
Alpiner...This seems to be the week for dental visits. UGH! :o
I've been awake since 3:30...thunder storms rolling through. I finally got up at 6:00am.
Nothing much going on here today...
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Laundry day here as usual on Sat. Took Bunny on our half mile walk and then later did 20 mins on the bike which puts me at a mile plus on steps. Nothing else going on.
Still hot and humid (90's) here and we're supposed to get lots of rain from hurricane Ida Wed & Thurs. We'll see.
We are to get our regular flu shots 9/14 here. It's so nice to get that done on site.
Jane, I hope you are feeling better. And that everyone can stay cool. Alpiner, sorry about the painful dentist's appt. Unless they are doing something unusual, I never have a problem.
Hi to all. Have a nice Sunday. Sharon
Hurricane Ida looks like a real baddie! We'll probably get a bunch of rain from it, but unfortunately so will that area that flooded so bad last weekend. I hope that area doesn't get too much rain.
Stay well, Buddies!
The weather has sure made for a frightening time all across the country...from hurricanes to wildfires to scorching temperatures.
Nothing new here...I tried to walk this morning, but only made it a short distance before the humidity made it too hard to breathe. I'm back and watching my Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.
I don't know what I'd do without this channel.
It's supposed to be better this next week with less humidity. I sure hope so.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hello Buddies. Well here I am, did ya miss me? LOL :2funny:
All is well here, I am getting ready to order a new phone, And get on a regular network instead of using the cable network. I can't even download an update on my current phone because the Spectrum password isn't working for me. Going 1. get a better phone and 2. get a bigger phone, I can't hardly read the keyboard to text so I use Voice to texts and the auto-correct gets me every time putting in words that didn't say.I hate when I send out a text and then go back to re read it and see stupid mistaken words that don;t make any sense out of a sentence.
Wow !! We just had a much needed thunder shower !! It sounded like the mountain near our house was struck !
Hi everyone...we just had a nice shower also Alpiner...don't think Ida will reach us....talking about dental appt...I have one next week....been a very quite Sunday...reading and watching movies....hope everybody is well and happy.......
The much less humidity is very welcomed here. Lots of noises around the neighborhood as tree trimmers cut up downed trees and limbs from the last storm. I did walk, but came home dripping wet from my exercise. You'd have thought I really worked out. Nope, just a slow walk.
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No other plans for the day...though I may bake up some choc chip cookies for the freezer.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I spent all day yesterday watching the Weather Channel. I grew up in Houston, so hurricane-watching was bred into me. I've been thinking about our Joy in Baton Rouge and her family. Rain from Ida is supposed to be in our area, starting tonight, and probably doing more damage to the counties in TN that were flooded last week. Where we go to the beach (near the mouth of Mobile Bay) got hammered with rain and probably some storm surge. Mother Nature can be tough!
Good Morning buddies. I have a Chiropractor appointment this morning and will see the Cardiologist tomorrow. We are having some company this afternoon. A couple from northern Oregon is camping in Brookings and will drive down today to go out to dinner with us. They visited us shortly before we moved. The wife is a classmate of Keith;s and has known him since elementary school. It will be good for Keith to get out. Since we moved here he has only been out of the house 4 times at the most. Twice he waited in the car for me to shop.
All is well here. Jeannie (Sonja's mom) gave Freckles a doggie couch that her two elderly Chihuahua don't use. I posted a picture on Facebook of her in the bed and Millie standing on her hind legs next to it.
I hope every Buddy has a wonderful day.
Mary...I thought of our Joy, too, when they mentioned Baton Rouge. I hope her girls are safe. They had such damage with Katrina, as I recall.
Marilyn...great you have found two doctors and have a night out for dinner planned.
jane
Good Morning, Buddies!
I hope today is a good one for you and you're safe from any weather or health issues.
This morning our Director of Nursing at our local hospital was on facebook with a message about the hospital being full and they're unable to transfer patients who need specialized care to the larger city hosptials as is normal protocol. I thought we would be over the scary pandemic, but that's obviously not the case here.
I'm back to staying at home and will order groceries online for pickup. Masks are back in my purse and pockets.
My niece called yesterday to talk about coming down this weekend. She'd drive down after work on Friday...getting here about 9:00pm and then leave Sunday for the 6 hour drive home. I told her to stay home and get rested up. We can't go anywhere here, and it's too long a trip for a day visit! They're running themselves crazy with work during the week and company on the weekend. They have a 10 day trip to Montana coming up ... so I told her to stay home and get ready for that.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
Good for You Jane for
taking good care of your self and others.
You are wise to fight this thing the best
that you know how to.
Peace to ALL!!
Sandy
Oh yes, Jane. Joy and I used to compare notes, as I lived in Louisiana for a very short time back in 1945. Things were really different back then, yet still I can relate to what is going on now.
All of y'all who are listening in to the news this morning, and in particular to the briefing by the Governor and others, if you get confused by the constant use of the word "Parish" and begin to think they must be the most religious folks on the planet, well they call their counties parishes. They do. They are the only one of the 50 states that do. So they are talking about counties. Louisiana is a different country, and no two ways about it.
I expect most of you already know that, but if I can bring relief to just one confused person, it is worth it to explain this little difference in language.
Marilyn, hope you can find a good phone & network. I hate the dictated messages too for the same reason. Have fun with your visitors.
Mary, I hope TN isn't hit too hard by Ida after all the flooding they have already had. We were supposed to have bad storms last night and this morning, but not much happened. Sprinkling a little now, but that's all, so didn't walk very far with Bunny.
I guess we all were thinking of Joy when we saw Baton Rouge getting hit. I, too, hope her girls were safe.
Jane, I think you were wise to tell your niece to stay home for now. This thing is scary. It's cooler here today, due to Ida, I suppose. Yea!
I'm glad Alpiner and Darlene got some rain. I'm sure it was needed.
I played bridge both Mon & Tues afternoons and will help teach new players tomorrow.
I got my new wig yesterday and I love it. It is so much more me and closer to my own hair color and style. Believe it or not, I got it on Amazon! John likes it a lot better too.
Stay safe and dry, everyone. Sharon
Cooler and less humidity here, too, and even a few sprinkles of rain.
It's getting scary here...older people (like me) are back to wearing masks in the grocery stores, etc.
The hospital and clinic have reinstated the thermometer, etc. checks when you enter and you must wear a mask, etc.
I need to make a run to Farm Fleet for bird seed for the little critters.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
I gather we will not be out of danger from any number of Covid variants that may come along until such time as we get enough of a percentage of our population vaccinated to give us herd immunity.
We have had so much good luck with conquering other viruses through vaccines, having people take them without question, I find it just immensely sad these many different tales against the Covid vaccines have been bandied about and are scaring people out of getting them. We really need, as a whole species inhabiting this planet, to be able to vanquish these dangerous viruses the only way we have found so far that works. As long as a given virus is not beaten by not being able to find humans without antibodies in them, that virus will have the time to change into ever more deadly variants. That puts all of us in danger, as the antibodies we have accumulated in our bodies may not work against the variants down the line if they are too different from the original virus we took a vaccine against. We really do need to be united in this. The lack of trust in our Public Health system makes me want to sit down and have a good cry. Those people use their great educations to devote their lives to improving ours. They could earn humongous salaries in the profit-making sector of our Capitalist society, yet the vaccine nay-sayers claim to mandate vaccines, or even just masks, is a Communistic attitude! Go figure!
You probably saw the devastation from a tornado that touched down here in Annapolis this afternoon. It was on the evening news. That is on the other side of town from where I live. We had some weird changing from light to dark and pouring down rain to not a drop, but no destructive winds right here. All quiet at this time.
Sweet dreams to all.
MaryPage...Thank you for posting. We were all concerned, of course, when we saw Annapolis had had a tornado and lots of destruction. Glad you're safe and no damage. I, too, don't understand why people would take a livestock dewormer instead of a tested vaccine. It's beyond bizarre. If it were in a book or movie, we'd say...NO WAY....but, unfortunately, even educated (supposedly) Senators are touting it.
Much cooler here today, but too many aches and pains to try a walk. I did get my garbage bin to the curb for pickup and going to be in for the day, working on a computer project and getting my checkbook in order for the new month.
Weather changes again with rain to come tonight and storms as well. I'm glad for the cooler weather.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning all...did my mile walk..but it was very humid...so ready for cooler weather...the virus is spreading fast here also...schools closed for a week..Mary P glad you didn't have bad weather?.Marlyin sounds like you are getting things done....do you like it better there?Sharon I wish I had a wig...my hair is really thick...don't know if that makes a difference on fitting Hope everyone has a good safe holiday weekend.....
Hi, Darlene...good for you walking, in spite of the Texas humidity. Sorry to hear the schools have so much infection. I'm afraid that'll be the pattern across the country where masks aren't mandated.
Stay safe, Buddies
Darlene, hot and humid is just "life" in Texas - as it is here in TN. LOL
jane, sorry for the creakies - we all understand. The county where I live has closed the schools until the end of next week. Same thing as your state - the governor has said "no mask mandates". Fools!, but unfortunately playing with the health of our children.
MaryPage, I texted with my granddaughter in Annapolis this morning. The worst of the storm missed them. She said there was some tree damage in their area, but nothing like in other areas. It was good to get that news.
Sharon, glad you able to be getting in shape for your trip. October, isn't it?
Marilyn, so glad you're getting settled in. Was Keith able to interact with his visitors? You never know what memories will surface - and, of course, that's probably what's hardest to deal with.
I had a big morning - out for my mani/pedi AND a haircut. I was overdue for a haircut, and was able to get it done at the shop where I get my mani/pedi. Convenience plus!!! Being out all morning has pretty much done me in for the day. But I look better! (Yeah, right!!!)
Have a great day, Buddies!
Mary Page, so glad to hear you weren't touched by the Annapolis tornado. We were all thinking about you. Agree about the idiots who won't vaccinate. No sense at all.
Jane, they have been advertising a new RA drug on TV. Is it not an option for you? The governors who won't mandate masks in the schools are nuts! IMHO anyway.
Mary, you must be all beautiful now after your spa treatment! Glad you weren't touched by the tornadoes either.
We finally had a mild storm last evening for about an hour or so, but nothing dramatic. We really needed more. It's a shame that all the water that has flooded so many places can't be spread out in the West to quell the forest fires and drought there.
I helped teach bridge this afternoon. Rather boring but I'm sure helpful to the 2 girls I was working with.
Bout time to leave for dinner. Stay safe, everyone. Sharon
An early and painful morning here...and rain now.
The heating pad and I are inseparable again, and add in the super strength tylenol. I'm so glad I told Niece not to come tonight. I'm just not up for "company" though she's so easy to get along with. It's just I'd rather be alone than trying to be companionable. No eating out tonight either with friends.
The only thing I have today is a haircut at 11:30.
Our goofy Governor has gone back to 3 times a week Covid updates and rates have gone WAY UP since January. AND, all the hospitals seem to have a nursing shortage.
Have a safe and healthy Friday,
jane
I believe I read the other day that something like 3,000 nurses have caught and died of the Covid. And the rest have burnout. I sure understand that. We may have to import nurses from other countries, promising them bonus pay. When I read what some are getting already, also the other day or so, I almost swallowed my dentures!
Did you see that young man on the national news last night? I do not remember whether he was on ABC or NBC, I watch both, but he was in a blue hospital gown with an oxygen tube in his nose. An anti-vaccine fellow, he said he just wished he had gotten it. I felt so sorry for him. There was a doctor on the news over this last weekend, and she was saying how many deaths she'd had where she had held the hand of the patient and the patient had begged for the vaccine and she'd had to say that it was too late. Me, I would have given the patient a little jab in the shoulder of sedative and not said anything about too late; but I am not medical, perhaps that solution is frowned upon.
Sorry about the pain, Jane. Thanks for the caring, MaryZ. Your name, I have graciously, until now, failed to mention, reminds me of a popular song from back when I was young. Which I really was, once upon a long time ago. What song, you say? Marezy Dotes and Doezy Dotes and Littlelambzeetivy, A kidull eativy too, wouldn't you? We had such brilliant, inspiring music on our juke boxes back in the day! At least we knew what we were singing (at the top of our lungs) with Marezy Dotes; we had a harder time with the Hut Sut Song and a few others. What foolishness that I can remember all of that nonsense so very well, yet cannot tell you what I had for breakfast barely an hour ago!
Listen up now: y'all have a Lovely Day! Every one of you!
Now all sing-along...you too Mary Page..
Good Grief, Janet Lennon! They used to be on What's His Name's Show, and there were three or four of them. Wonder what ever happened to them.
Thanks, Jackie. Bet y'all thought I was imagining there was ever such a song!
Lawrence Welk, that's who. Whose show they were featured on. I did not much like him, but I loved the Lennon Sisters.
Oh, and there were four. Four at a time. As the older ones retired, a new sister would be added to the group. There were 7 sisters in all, but apparently only 4 sang at any one time.
They were great. Welk, not so much so.
MaryPage, I didn't watch Lawrence Welk, but I definitely remember both those songs - and can sing them right along with you!
jane, I'm so sorry you're hurting so bad. This changing weather is the pits. Hooray for acetominophen and heating pads!
Sharon, glad you're getting to play bridge. It's been over a year since I did. Oh, well...
Lovely cooler (low 80s) and less humid weather here now. Enjoy it while we can. From the weather map I look at on line, it looks like there's another big storm brewing in the Atlantic. And Ida was churning up a mess in the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Oh my goodness what a lot of posts since I was here last. But at least I see how all y'all are doing. Singing songs, and staying dry. I don't rememeber who asked me what but will try.
Darlene yes I do like this place a lot better that the house in Oregon. Smaller, cleaner, no stinking cat urine all over the house.a lot less stuff. (got rid of so much that we do not need) Quiet and safe neighborhood
Sharon, no Keith didn't have much to say to the guests. He has good days and bad days, ie, yesterday he didn't know we had dogs even after I showed them to him. Plus he doesn't know where he is anymore and asks me what day it is and how do I find the bathroom" I give him directions every time he has to go by telling him turn left or right or it is right in front of you.
It isn't hard to take care of him yet. He never goes outside and spend most of the days laying down in his room or on the couch. He doesn't eat much and that concerns me. He has lost 30 lbs.
MaryPage, I totally agree with your statement about getting the vaccine. My son and DIL do not want to get vaccinated and just got over Covid in the last few days but will continue to test positive for the next 3 mpnths.
Jane sorry to hear about your pain, I too am having some pain with the weather changes but not like you.
MaryPage That song is actually Mares eat oats bit sound like Marezydotes. sorry to burst your bubble.LOL
Buddies I hope yall stay safe, dry and well.[color]
Wow...walking down Memory Lane! Fun! I think, for a while years ago, the Lennon Sisters may have appeared in Branson, MO.
It's been a real fall-like day...63 degrees and rain, rain, rain.
I'm in for the day...and probably the weekend.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
"Mares eat oats, and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy. I kid'll eat ivy too, wouldn't you"?
No, I wouldn't eat ivy!
Never could learn the words, or determine the "meaning" (if there was one) of the Hut Sut Ralston song. May have to Google that!
Sorry to hear so many of you are having pain, to go along with the rainy weather. Wish we had some rainy weather. We have "hot - muggy". It's 90 something on my front porch (that's in the shade) and soon as you step out, the humidity grabs you, and you are sweating by the time you get into the house with the A/C.
Hope all of you are staying safe, having had your vaccine already, and wearing your masks when around others.
This being September 3rd, I am still wondering where July and August went. It's already getting darker, earlier, so soon will be the switch from DST to regular time. "Fall Back" --- which I can never remember if we lose an hour, or gain an hour of sleep, but I just sleep anyway, when I can and try to get all my errands done before it gets dark!
Have an enjoyable, cooler, pain free "Labor Day Weekend".
(Always think of all of you, even if I'm not posting. But I am reading all of yours.)
Tomereader..
..blink your eyes and it will be Christmas.. :o
I'm glad to see the site is back.
The weather here is up and down and so is my body.
The only thing I've accomplished today is changing the batteries on my car key fobs. When I found one didn't work, I looked up online what kind of battery it took and went out and bought a packet. Back home, followed the online directions, and now both have new batteries and, best of all, work! What a problem if one goes out while you're away from home, and haven't brought the extra one with you!
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
I guess I missed the outage. All seems to be okay now.
Happy Saturday, Buddies!
Wow, lots of posts since I was here. It's been cooler for a few days but is supposed to warm up again to the 90's. Ugh. My legs have been bothering me today. I think I've been doing to much, so I didn't do the long walk to the lower lake with John & Bunny today. Just a short walk at lunch.
I did laundry yesterday and folding today and have to go fix dinner in a minute. Otherwise nothing going on here--except we got a notice a while ago that our dining room is closed till further notice! Don't know whether it is lack of servers or Covid or what. They haven't told us yet. Then John came in and said the EU said US tourists weren't welcome in Europe but the individual countries would decide if they would let them in! We leave in 19 days!!!
Jane, I'm sorry you are in so much pain. I wish they could find a solution for you. Tylenol ES isn't doing me much good. Tramadol still helps some.
Marilyn, I'm sorry K is getting worse. I hope you are finding some joy now that you are in CA and a decent house.
Mary Page, I remember that song. I sang it as a child. I also remember the Lennon sisters. My parents watched Lawrence Welk every week, so I saw bits and pieces.
Darlene, keep up the walking and activities. I'm trying but it is hard for me.
Hi Mary. Hope all is well with you and your girls.
Hi to all the others I've missed. Stay cool and safe. Sharon
Sharon...I heard that, too, about visitors from the USA to Europe. Surely Tauck is on top of the situation and will let you know what's up.
What do you do about dining now? Getting restaurant and other businesses help is a major problem here, too. Registered Nurses are in big demand and in short supply, too.
I just heard that 9 Nursing Homes were ordered to close in Louisiana. Where on earth will that many patients go? Apparently they were taken to some huge warehouse and the conditions were awful and 7 died.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Ok. I'm trying this...will sign off and see if I can sign back on with comments showing
HURRAH! I sure hope it works.
Yes, it was on the national networks news last week about tourists from the U.S. not welcome in Europe. And what does it come down to? Our unvaccinated, is what! Seems they lie about being vaccinated, and even pay large sums for phony vaccination certificates! I can't blame Europe!
But Sharon, they have also been reporting that the airlines are not going to charge cancellation fees and so forth, because they know why people are cancelling. Hope you don't have to.
Lovely day here on the bay. I'm just sort of taking it easy because I hear it's a holiday. Y'all Be Well, now!
It's very quiet around this little town today. I walked earlier before it got too hot, and had a smile when two little boys on bicycles passed me...each with a fishing pole and headed to the river. It was a Norman Rockwell type scene.
jane
That does sound like a NR scene! It was actually cool when I walked at noon, a little breeze. Yes, I'm sure Tauck will be on top of it and let us know if we have to cancel. We have trip insurance and the airfare will be refunded, but, oh I don't want to cancel. Who knows if we will be able to go next year! We are supposed to leave the 24th, so it's getting close. All Tauck travelers have to be fully vaccinated and provide proof.
As for the dining, they still provide meals as take outs. We call in our orders and they deliver.
Had a nice chat with Brian while ago. Always nice to touch base.
Hope everyone has a good Labor Day. Stay safe. Sharon
My back is screaming at me today. Foolishly I vacuumed and moved the furniture so I could vacuum under it. I haven't been abolt to get a cleaning person yet. My DIL was going to help then she got Covid. She is over it but still sort of weak. She won't be able to help me until after she gets off work at 3:30 at the high school. She is a Para-professional and teaches the special needs kids. I told her that all our Dr appointments are in the morning or early afternoon. It would take her 30 minutes to get here from the High school in Eureka.By that time I am done for the day. Oh well we will figure something out.
Sharon...glad they're delivering your selected meals. It may be they don't have enough staff to serve people in a dining room. Staff shortages seem to be big everywhere.
Marilyn...ouch on your poor back.
I learned tonight that one of the two men left in our Friday Night Eat Out group passed away at 1:00 this afternoon. He's the one who was 93 and in the Nursing Home for the last month.
He and his wife had been married for 70 years! Fortunately, she's in great health.
jane
Marilyn, a painful back is absolutely the pits, and I'm feeling the ouch with you. Hope you are able to settle yourself in enough comfort in your favorite seat to bring you some relief.
Jane, my condolences for the loss of the friend in your dining group. I know you will miss him, as missing people is such a huge part of who we are these days.
A gorgeous day here on the bay. I so love September. It is a pleasant month, and the best part is knowing the overheated days of July and August are behind us.
I hope to get out to get my flu shot today. If not today, tomorrow for sure. As for the Covid booster, I will definitely have that, but probably not until November. I had the Moderna. My only doctors visits this month are with my Rheumatologist for my Prolia shot and my Dermatologist for my body scan. At 92, I find my skin is not just lying there keeping my innards under wrap, but is trying all kinds and sorts of mean little tricks I had no idea it was capable of. Well, I can't keep going without it, so I'd better not complain. It does seem determined to advertise my ancient age with slews of bright blue veins and scores of vivid red splotches, and worse. Oh well, you can't turn the dial back to young again!
Hope the sunlight splashes bountifully on your day, Sweet Buddies.
Marilyn, sorry about your back - something I can definitely relate to. And running the vacuum really sets it off. John did that chore at our house, until I got somebody to clean for me. Good luck with finding somebody. Maybe you can find somebody to trade chores with - like you could dog-sit or dog-walk, etc.
jane, sorry about your friend. It's tough, even though not unexpected. As MaryPage said, our groups do get smaller.
Sharon, glad you're getting your meals delivered to you. Our food service director, i.e., head cook, has been trying to hire two other cooks for over a month now. She's been working 12-hour days, 7 days a week, with occasional meals off, done by other non-cook staff members, or delivered pizza, etc. A young man finally started yesterday. I hope he lasts - seems to be a nice guy. I hope all works out with your trip.
MaryPage, have fun with your doctors appointments. I think the only one I have this month is tomorrow - and that's just for an INR check (finger-stick).
Darlene and alpiner, I hope you get a break from your heat, soon. But I know that's the way it is where y'all live.
We're getting some lovely September weather here, for a while - temps in the low 80s and low humidity (for us). But I'm not outside anyway. Oh, well.....
Have a great day, Buddies!
Fall like weather is here today, too, and very welcomed. I did walk a bit this morning. I need to go out and mail my taxes and stop by the little local newspaper office to renew my subscription.
Nothing else planned for today...reading and watching my Monk shows on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.
I need to check about the flu shots here. All that they advertise is the Covid clinics.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
speaking of Doctor appointments. Keith has one Thursday and on Friday I go back to the Cardiologist to be all plastered with heart monitor stickums. They will monitor my heart of a whole month.Tomorrow Freckles goes to the groomer. I bathed Millie this morning.I did 4 loads of laundry, two of them were doggie beds and towels.I think Sonja will be helping me with the things I can't do anymore..[/size]
Marilyn, so glad Sonja is able to help you. You obviously made a good move!
jane, our flu shots are scheduled for 12 October. It's great that they arrange for them to be given here.
I think I'll check when I'm in CR tomorrow and see if I can find a drugstore giving the flu shot. It's great they come to your facility, Mary.
jane
Marilyn...good to have your and K's doc appts set up. Is he able to see the doctor alone or do you have to go in with him? Is he able to stay alone while you have your visit with your own doc?
jane
i have to go with him and do all the talking. He can stay alone. Sonja doesn't get off work until 3:30. That is late to be going to dr appointments for me anyway. It is also late to be cleaning house after I have been up since 5L30 or sometimes 4:30 to take the dogs outside.
Marilyn...I agree that that is late to start on cleaning chores or trying to get to a doc appt. Maybe you could skip those cleaning things that hurt you...like washing kitchen or bathroom floors or vacuuming and Sonja could do those once a week or two for you.
Home from the rheumatology doc and lab. Lab results weren't ready by the time I saw the doc and a couple won't be for a week or so...so he told me to start to decrease the prednisone...very slowly...down 1 mg a month...unless he calls this afternoon because inflammation hasn't decreased enough. "Come back in 3 months"...so I stopped in TJ Max that isn't one of my usual stops, but my niece seems to find things there...I didn't, so came on home and stopped at Dairy Queen, where I did find something that fit me...a mini Blizzard with the Reese's extreme...lots of peanut butter and chocolate. Yep, that fit just fine!! :idiot2:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Wish I could have been with you and had one of those of my own, Jane!
8,404 new Covid cases here in Iowa this last week.
MaryPage...It was YUMMY! Wish you could have joined me.
jane
Jane, and they're getting younger...US and COVID set another record.
More than 252,000 children were diagnosed with COVID-19 last week nationwide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGubjepX9OY
Yes, and our Gov. won't mandate face masks for the schools.
I'm beyond frustrated with her and the people who won't help keep everyone safe.
jane
Yes, it is the children I worry about. The ones 12 and up can get vaccinations if their parents aren't too dumb to let them, but the ones under 12 aren't permitted to get them yet. I hope they do soon. All my great grands are in school or preschool and are under the age of 12.The #'s for children with serious cases of Covid have been going up everywhere. And some schools aren't allowed to mandate masks and parents protest if they do! I just can't understand that kind of mindset.
Yes, it's lack of staff that is causing our dining room shut down. We're down to 1 chef from 3 and only 3 or 4 servers are showing up! Hard to go back to Styrofoam containers and lukewarm food.I guess I'm going to start putting it on a plate and reheating
We had thunder and a brief storm early this AM, then sun, but it's been in the low 80's I think. I had on a jacket when I took Bunny for a walk.
Marilyn, I feel for you with the back problems and all. Glad Sonja is going to help out some.
I get Bunny groomed Sat. at 1:30, have a dermatology appt on Mon, and then they are going to have a flu shot clinic here Tues afternoon next week. So nice to have that here.
Jane, I hope your Dr finds out something from your tests that will allow him to help you.
Hi to everyone. Enjoy the cooler weather. Sharon
I asked Dr. Singh about getting the flu shot before I'm scheduled for the 3rd shot/booster. He agreed, but when I called local drug store, I was told they haven't heard yet when it will be delivered to them. Cathy, one of the pharmacist, said they get an email 3 days before it arrives, but have heard nothing yet. So, I'll call again next week. I was too tired to start looking for a pharmacy with it in CR.
I just noticed how the leaves are turning here already. I much prefer the cooler temperatures.
jane
Good Morning, Buddies! It's a wonderfully cool morning here, and I've had my mile walk. I walked during our "rush half-hour"...lots of traffic coming from the north to town and south between 7:30 am and 8:00. I guess they're headed for the several factories, or on to Cedar Rapids or Iowa City for jobs there. I'm so glad not to be in that rat race anymore. ;D
Nothing exciting going on here today...
Stay safe and healthy. There's way too much Covid floating around here.
jane
Sharon, I guess everybody is having trouble keeping enough staff. Sometimes, for our supper (the lighter meal), office-type staff does the 'cooking' and serving - usually soup and sandwiches served in the dining room, but on styrofoam plates, etc. When our meals were being served in our rooms due to the quarantine, I frequently transferred my meal to a real plate and reheated it in my microwave. I hate the foam plates and plastic utensils, and I don't mind washing them up.
jane, glad your temperature is becoming more fall-like. It's such a nice time of year. I with you on the governors and their non-action on COVID prevention.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Massive numbers of new COVID–19 infections, not vaccines, are the main driver of new coronavirus variants
Vaughn Cooper, University of Pittsburgh; Lee Harrison, University of Pittsburgh
When the coronavirus copies itself, there is a chance its RNA will mutate. But new variants must jump from one host to another, and the more infections there are, the better chance this will happen.
In recent weeks, the idea that vaccinations are leading to more dangerous strains of the coronavirus has gotten some attention. And to be fair, one could imagine that a virus will try to evolve in a way that avoids a vaccine meant to stop it.
But this interpretation is incorrect. As Vaughn Cooper and Lee Harrison, an evolutionary biologist and an infectious disease epidemiologist at the University of Pittsburgh, explain: "Most viruses in an infected person are genetically identical to the strain that started the infection. It is much more likely that one of these copies – not a rare mutation – gets passed on to someone else."
The more infections there are, though, the more chances a person will pass a random mutation to someone else. So it is the huge number of new infections that is leading to new variants, not vaccines. In fact, the authors explain that vaccines are the best tool available to prevent dangerous new strains of the coronavirus from emerging in the first place.
Patricia has that absolutely right, but I will add to or enhance it.
Viruses are present all over this universe. They are not alive in the way we of the animal kingdom are, or the fungi, or the entire lists of botanical species.
The only way they can reproduce is through copies, much like Xerox machines. There is a video in NOVA called The Purple Petunia that shows, in cartoon form you cannot forget, how this works.
All viruses dive through our noses or mouths into one of our cells. Our cells make copies, not knowing they are viruses and we need for them NOT to be copied. Occasionally, the RNA making the copies goofs up and does not make a perfect copy. That imperfect copy takes on different qualities from the original, because it is different. Not all viruses are dangerous to humans, but the ones that are are heartbreakers.
Google NOVA and see if they will still show you the documentary titled THE PURPLE PETUNIA. The information it contains will blow your mind.
My building is in the 18th month of total lockdown, other than residents, no inside visitors, other than CNAs and masks are mandatory even if the majority of us have been vaccinated. My city isn't far behind.
Having said that, "Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are at an all-time high in Alaska.
Nearly a dozen more people were admitted to the state's overwhelmed hospitals Tuesday, where 1 in 5 patients are sick with the virus. As of Wednesday afternoon, nearly 200 people were in the hospital in Alaska with COVID-19.
"Our hospitals are stressed," said Gene Wiseman with the state's COVID-19 response team. "There's no argument about that, right? But we're trying to level the playing field as best we can."
To do that, the state's health department began daily capacity check-ins with all of the state's hospitals this Tuesday. Hospitals report on their capacity and can send patients to the places in the state with open beds. The health department also requested nearly 500 healthcare workers from the federal government.
According to the state's data, almost all of Southcentral and Interior intensive care units are full or near capacity. Doctors in the state have repeatedly warned that the system is at its limit. Hospitalizations have roughly doubled since state hospital officials sounded the alarm about a month ago.
The state also reported more than 840 new cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday — among the highest single-day counts since the pandemic began. The state reported that another five Alaskans with the virus have died, and also a nonresident died from the virus in the state.
Just over 60% of Alaskans 12 and older have had their first dose of the vaccine, which is below the national average.
Tonight's news tells us that Senator Amy Klobuchar has joined us as a breast cancer survivor.
I had a scare this afternoon . I sneezed twice & couldn't breathe afterwards . I was sitting at the computer & got up quickly & shuffled to the kitchen & did a self inflicted heimlich manuever against the kitchen counter . It worked ! I choke easily & have had to do this before .
Wow, alpiner! That is scary. Glad you knew what to do, and are all right now.
Oh. I understand so well how that feels. I have C.O.P.D., and just bending over to get something out of the bottom of the fridge or making my bed or picking up something I drop can send the air gushing out of me completely, and the feeling of panic until I can breathe again is ghastly. I feel for you, Alpiner. I have not had to use the Heimlich maneuver, but one of the scariest things is when, say I am talking to one of my children on the telephone, and suddenly the air seems to swoop out of my lungs and I am left breathless. Literally. I breathe in from two different little plastic boxes filled with prescription medication for the lungs on a daily basis. And hope. So I commiserate with you, and wish you well with that.
By the way, side anecdote: my husband saved my life with the Heimlich back in December of 2003. At dinner, a piece of tenderloin steak got caught in my windpipe. It did not hurt at all, but I could neither breathe nor speak. The blessed man caught on instantly, however. and got up out of his chair, telling me to get up as well, and did the Heimlich in an instant. That piece of meat sailed in an arc clear out to the kitchen. He was a dear, dear dependable human being!
MaryPage I have asthma & COPD . I use an inhaler as needed & another one I use twice a day .
Good Morning...WOW...scary news here today...Patricia with her state at max again with Covid...just like my state...and maybe all our states! ALL because people won't get a simple shot in the arm. And now the little ones are getting it and that makes me beyond angry. I swear they all have some sort of brain rot or "mad cow disease"...or raging stupidity. AND they're taking up beds needed by people who haven't endangered everyone with their choices. OK>..calming down now, and stepping off my soapbox.
Alpiner and Mary Page...with COPD issues that sound beyond scary. Glad you both have inhalers and procedures to get that breath back.
Beautiful morning here, and I did walk to town, so that's over. I still have a funeral home visitation to do this afternoon...not looking forward to that.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
The thing my mind just cannot take in, Jane, is the History of pandemics here in these United States and the fact that earlier pandemics are almost unknown after the generations of Americans who actually lived them; leaving only the History readers and scholars to know the facts.
We have, without question, defeated Smallpox through EVERYONE getting vaccinated. The same with the dread polio, but when my generation is entirely gone, and it is almost there, WHO will know the history? Who will know how many children across and up and down these states were in iron lungs to keep them breathing? How many had paralysis or stunted, shrunken arms or legs or both? How very afraid our parents were to let us go to movies or swimming pools? When the two very different immunizations came finally, we all lined up GLADLY with our children to get the whole family immunized. We can jump back to George Washington telling the doctors to immunize his entire Revolutionary Army against the smallpox. It was needling in the live pox back then! Viruses were discovered and seen for the first time by extra-magnifying microscopes (electronic ones) IN MY LIFETIME! The researchers learned by error and success at first, but now they know what they are doing and what the viruses are doing, and they can get a fix to us years and years earlier than they could manage in those earlier years. We are SO lucky now, and it is only vicious propaganda meant to cause our countrymen to be hatefully divided and to die when they need not that is keeping this pandemic in full steam mode. Yes, we keep asking ourselves, WHY?
There is an old saw, "money is the root of all evil." And I think we can add that to the forefront and add power, they're intertwined.
Mary Page ( duplicated in Norms B & T ) a few months back i got a large quarter length piece of strawberry stuck in my throat, just a tiny piece of air- hole, it seemed to go on for a long time, fighting through a tiny airway gap, i could feel my eyes getting larger and i really did think this it it, i am going to die...The piece of strawberry eventually started to slowly go down my throat but as it was doing so, it was still blocking, and i could feel my chest tightening, i honestly believe i was near to death that day...
I also have COPD. I got my heart monitor today it is a a disk stuck to my upper chest that has a button for me to put if and when I get any symptoms. I wear it for two weeks then mail it back to them/
If it wasn't for the 1918 flu epidemic I wouldn't be here . My Dad's first wife died in the epidemic , leaving my 3 year old 1/2 sister & 3 month old 1/2 brother . Our dad later married my Mom . I knew my 1/2 sister existed & contacted her when I was an adult . She told me many things about her life & how she missed our dad . He left her with her grandmother & her brother was adopted . The brother had medical issues & dad couldn't afford to provide the help he needed . I later met him too . I'm the youngest of Dad's second family .
Afternoon, Buddies.
I've been doing a lot of computer work this morning, taking a lunch break now and watching the Oregon-Ohio State game. Nope, didn't walk this morning. I am doing laundry, though...so that's the "work" for today.
My sister and BIL is at the Ohio State game, and I texted her and told her to wave to me.
She replied they were in their seats and would wave. Only something like 100,000 people there, so I'm sure I'll see her. ;D ;D ;D
Yesterday, I went up early to the funeral home for the visitation of our friend, John. I hadn't been there since Ray was there two years ago. It was very hard. Tom, a friend of Ray's who works with his wife as greeters, etc. was there and hug me and we talked about Ray.
I was the first of the "visitors" to talk to John's wife, Kay, and then I left. I'm not big on standing around and "visiting" at such things. I couldn't face the funeral today...it'll be a long one, so I'm here at home.
Stay safe and healthy, especially all of our Buddies with COPD,
jane
Hi everyone...just got back from my daughters...stayed 5 days...enjoyed it but good to be home...I haven't tried sending a comment..so hope this works...the mornings are getting some cooler...but warms up in afternoon....got to get back to walking next week...hope all are doing well and not getting exposed to the dreadful virus...lot of people sick here....take care
Darlene....good to see you posting!
Glad you had good visit at your daughter's.
jane
Sunday Morning Greetings! It's a very quiet morning here. I walked a bit earlier when it was nice and cool. I'm tired today and the body feels the up and downs we're having with the temperatures.
I've got some paperwork to get through, and that's not one of my favorite things.
My pill box is filled for the next two weeks. I hate that it's so hard to tell the difference between a couple of small white pills. I have to read the tiny letters/numbers on them to know the difference. I don't know why they all have to be round. If they can't use color because of people's sensitivities, then why can't they make the shapes different...triangles or squares or other shapes. OK...my pet peeve for the day.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane, I use a small magnifying glass for those types of pills.
Jane, ditto what Patricia said. I have a wonderful ophthalmologist, yet I have had to buy a wondeerful set of magnifying glasses from Amazon and put one at the kitchen table, one here at my computer, and one by my favorite easy chair. Round white pills in tablet form ARE a problem.
In my morning paper, and possibly in yours, as well and all, as it is syndicated from The New York Times, there is a splendid article about hearing aids. It pretty much touches on every argument pro & con about them. Also, it comes down on the side of Costgo as the place to buy them right now. And points out that we may be able to buy them even cheaper than that over the counter, soon!
Wow, on the choking thing. How lucky that the Heimlich maneuver works. I don't have breathing problems thank goodness. I have enough else though.
I'm in total agreement with everyone over the Covid vaccinations. I think it should be mandatory unless there is a medical reason preventing it. I also think they need to rush the vaccine for children 6-12. If parents don't get their teens vaccinated, they should be arrested for abuse! It shouldn't have to be mandatory. People ought to be smart enough to want to get it. Okay, I've vented enough.
It's been cooler here, but is warming up for 3 or 4 days to the 90's again. We just got back from our long Sunday walk which was about 3/4 of a mile which added to a short walk at noon and around the house will put me over a mile. I'm trying to get as near that as possible everyday. Sometimes, part of it is on the bicycle at the gym.
I'm fixing a cold tuna pasta salad for dinner. It is about half done with the things that need chilling early. I'll finish it up in a while. I also have clothes to fold and medicine to box for the week. I agree about all the white tiny pills, mostly round. However, I leave them in the bottles till I put them in the daily boxes, so I don't need to read them. For our trip, I'm having the pharmacist put all my meds in bubbles by time and day and week. That way, it will all be safe.
Mary, I've been putting our suppers on plates and heating them in the microwave. We get our big meal at night.
Darlene, how nice that you get to visit with your girls so often. I'm envious.
Well, I better get moving. Sharon
Oh Sharon, I could not agree with you more!
Darlene Ceci, I am So glad for you being able to enjoy the close company of your girls. I am in deep lockdown again, what with all the reports of folk getting Covid (the new variety) despite complete vaccinations. There are not many of these, percentage-wise, but if one of those few is I, well, there goes the ball game. I should not be so jealous, though; I talk with my daughters constantly on the phone, and they send pictures and so forth.
It's a lovely, sunny day here on the bay. We are having a bit of maintenance on our building; they are power washing the outside pursuant to painting and staining and sealing and about a half dozen related things I cannot recall. A humongous nuisance, but this, too, shall pass.
MaryPage...I'm in a self-imposed "shut down" too. I'm autoimmune compromised because of the PMR that I'm still trying to overcome, but I don't qualify for the early booster. You have to be on 20+mg of Prednisone, said Dr. Singh. So, I'll wait for my turn and try to stay safe in the meantime.
Sharon...I saw France has banned only unvaccinated Americans, so you and John should be ok for your trip.
Patricia...I have a magnifying glass, too...but we shouldn't have to do that, imho. :coolsmiley:
I've been working online all morning, finishing my project. I went out to get my groceries between 10 and 11 to discover I'd goofed. I apparently didn't click the final button, so no order. I came home, found the order, and clicked the button and chose 2-3 o'clock today, so that'll work fine.
It's a nice cool day here, but we had storms which woke me up overnight...lots of thunder and lightning, but I don't think much rain.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Oh Jane! My sympathy. I know all about that business with trying to come down off of Prednisone. My "twin First Cousin," who died in 1994, worked on that for years. She had Polymyalgia Rhematica, and I am not at all certain I have spelled that correctly. Anyway, she was on Prednisone and was not successful in coming down. I do hope you will be. I also have a granddaughter who is coming down. She feels so ill for the first few days when she starts taking a lower dose. Melissa had huge heart surgery at the Mayo clinic in Arizona, and had to go on the Prednisone. She works really hard, and I think she will be successful. But my heart does go out to you. It IS an ordeal.
Jane, they say that others in our age group can get the booster shot as of the 20th. Brookdale has a clinic scheduled for us the 22nd. So we will get it in under the wire for our trip. Yes, I knew France was letting in all those from the US who could prove vaccinations. Hope you can get it soon after the 20th.
We went to the dermatologist this AM for John's annual and for me for itchy spots on my back. I have about scratched myself raw.
When we got back and fed Bunny, I took her for a long walk and then came home to leftover pasta salad. So good. Flu shot tomorrow + bridge and bicycle.
Jane, I forgot to mention last time your sad funeral visit. It must have been very hard.
Alpiner, it must have been nice to find your half siblings. Always nice to have more family.
Hi Mary, Darlene, and Mary Page. Stay safe. Sharon
MaryPage...that's what I'm dealing with for the second time...Polymyalgia Rheumatica and prednisone is the ONLY medication...necessary so it doesn't become Giant Cell Arteritis...a very nasty inflammation that can cause blindness and other bad things.
Sharon...good news on the booster for you before you go to France.
jane
Good Morning, Buddies! We've had a turn to cool weather, but, alas, the heat is to return by the weekend. It was a pleasant walk this morning, but I only made a 1/2 mile.
Now I'm home to have a cup of tea and let the joints settle down before breakfast.
The two hospitals in Cedar Rapids...the second largest city in the state...{Des Moines, the capital is #1}, have stopped "elective" surgeries because they're full of Covid. I hate that term "elective" ...that includes cancer surgeries, heart surgeries, etc. Nothing "elective" about those, in my mind...to make room for people who haven't bothered to get vaccinated. I even saw that one "looney tunes" lawyer was going to sue a hospital because they wouldn't give someone in there ivermectin for his covid. Gee...docs who won't prescribe parasite animal medicine in their hospital. Why didn't they take this "patient" to a Vet Clinic? AGGGGG! :yikes:
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Jane, the two major hospitals in my state are so overwhelmed that they have asked the federal government for aid and an extra 500 medical technicians, and still, people say vaccines need to be a personal choice. The Anchorage mayor says he won't require vaccines or weekly covid testing for city workers or businesses.
Patricia...this is like a nightmare. Our numbers are the same as last winter! And our Governor won't mandate masks for the school kids. Maybe when their children start dying people will wake up?
jane
Unfortunately I don't believe so. Our present numbers are higher than last year, and some politicians are still bleating about personal choice. And today, I read that some anti-vaxxers are now chugging iodine instead of taking a simple jab...
OMG! Drinking iodine?!
Yes. Is that better or worse than horse dewormer?
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/betadine-anti-vaxxer-covid-treatment-iodine-1225438/
When I was a child, and later when I had small children, iodine and/or mercurochrome were used on knee scraps and such like all the time. Now you never see them. Or at least, I never see them! I expect the things in use now are considered safer and better.
But, MaryPage, you didn't drink it as these people are!?!
Oh Heavens, no! We used cotton and put these liquids ON the cuts and abrasions. Most kids in those days had scrapes from falling off roller skates or down onto sidewalks from tricycles or scooters or whatever. And these would be stained brown from iodine or red from mercurochrome. We did not have TV. We did not have video games. We were Free Range kids, thrown out of doors whenever it was not raining. Our games were played in large groups: Dodge ball and Mother, May I and Red Rover,Send Billy over! Hop Scotch. We jumped rope and played Jacks. We were supposed to be getting lots of Fresh Air, and actually, we were. Now the kids have to stay inside except when the grownups can take them out, so they won't be kidnapped. And the air out there is no longer fresh. No one worried about our being kidnapped! It just did not happen; at least, not where I lived. One thing must have driven the families of we little girls nuts, though. We were not allowed to wear shorts or slacks. My entire wardrobe was made up of pretty little dresses with long sashes sewn to them on the sides and tied in large bows in the back. Hems were wide, so they could be let down. I played so rough, I usually went home with at least one sash pulled loose from its mooring, and/or a back hem gaping open where I'd torn it. I got to wear shorts when I went to camp or when I went to visit my cousins, but my father felt very strongly that girls were not to copy the clothing of boys, and I was not allowed to wear anything but dresses.
Good morning, Buddies. Sorry to have been silent for a while - mostly just nothing to contribute. Watching the weather. Darlene, did you get any rain from Nicholas? We're supposed to get rain from the outer bands today, but nothing more than that.
I'm certainly with the rest of you in being amazed at people's reactions to being required to do something as simple as wearing a mask. And for crying out loud, don't they get their kids vaccinated for measles, polio, diphtheria (DPT shots), tetanus, etc. And use seat belts. Etc., etc.
On the happy side, I'm starting to think about a short trip I'll be taking in December. My oldest grandson and his lady are getting married in midDecember. It'll be very small, only parents, siblings & spouses, and grandparents, at Barnsley Gardens just north of Atlanta. I'm the only grandparent left on either side, so I think I really should go. Of course, being excited to do so, too. He's the last of our grands to marry, although they've been together for years. Still a happy time.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Good morning Buddies...it was cool walking thus morning..but will heat up after lunch..Mary...no rain from Nicholas...to far north..hope you get to go to grandson wedding..I decided to go be with family when possible..I have had vaccine..wear mask and use common sense..going to see 2 of my sons next week...Mary P it is scary to get something stuck in windpipe..a Dr told my friend to eat a piece of banana..it would move it down...course haven't tried it..Alpiner...asthma and copd is a lot to deal with..Jane Tex is probably maxed out on covid..I don't go to funerals much anymore..been 8 years since my hubby passed...miss him every single day...Hi to Marlyin Patrica and others reading..Sharon ..hope you and John have wonderful trip...be safe
Mary, I too hope you get to that wedding. Like you, I am the last of my generation on either side of both children & spouses and granddaughters & spouses. Unlike you, I am no longer able to travel, for a myriad reasons too depressing to list, so I won't.
Darlene, I think your friend must have misunderstood her doctor. The banana might be a great idea, one I've not heard of previously but feel encouraged to try, for getting pills stuck in your THROAT, but when you get something stuck in your windpipe, you cannot speak and you cannot SWALLOW. Repeat, you cannot swallow. And for the something to go down further, or even into your lungs, could be fatal. You can only go just so long without breathing. So you could not swallow a piece of banana, or anything else, for that matter, and if you could, which you can't, there is no way you could make that piece of banana go into your windpipe instead of your throat. When something does mistakenly enter the windpipe when it has been meant for the throat, I don't really understand how it happens. It happens in a nanosecond and so swiftly that you are totally unaware until you find you can neither speak nor breathe and you are in great peril. No, your friend meant to say throat, not windpipe; for surely the doctor did.
We can all be grateful the windpipe thing is so very rare. Not nearly rare enough, yet still rare. And if I had not had Bob there, I doubt I would have lived to tell of the experience. It is soundless, fast, and without mercy. I go over and over and over it in my mind, even after all these years, and I can only come to the conclusion that it has Something to do with talking while you have food in your mouth. And I agree that we all have to think about just what we would do were it to happen when we are alone. But then again, if we are alone, why should it happen if talking triggers the problem? Unless we are eating while on the phone, how could it happen?
CC, thank you for the information about the banana . I will be passing this on to friends, thank you!
I remember mercurichrome...or however it was spelled. It didn't hurt. :2funny:
I went to WalMart for my prescription that the Insurance company finally let me fill....and left with a "few" groceries...and $107.00 less in my bank account! Those few things grew and grew as I decided I needed to stock up on some stuff.
They had CHRISTMAS TREES out already...and were putting away stuff to make room for Christmas ornaments. YIKES! :uglystupid2:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning. Jane, they call that the 200.00 dollar milk syndrome. :thumbup:
I started choking one time at lunch and had to go over to the counter and do my own Heimlich maneuver. That was frightening because I felt so helpless! I don't remember what it was other than a piece of fruit.
I haven't had breast cancer, but in 2000 I had colon cancer, my father and two sisters had it, each of us in the nineties, and we all survived it. My mother was the one with breast cancer. Both my parents died later of other causes, but we all survived cancer luckily.
Mary Page...one can not rely on second hand information...I'm sure it depends on the situation....have a great day..CC
Hello buddies. May I ask for good thought anf prayers for my Freckle?
She hurt her back legs slipping on the stairs, so she isn't walking very well. She is resting on one of her beds. She even slips on the house floors. A few years ago I was told that she has a degenerating disk right above her hips which is the one that causes dogs to logs the back legs. I am hoping and praying that this isn't the case at this time. After all she is 14 now and age isn't very nice to any of us even our pets.[/color]
MaryPage, I'm only getting to go because one of the family is coming to get me. I can travel by car, but that's all. I'm not willing to go through trying to get on an airplane. ;D
jane, I hate it when they put all that stuff out so early. They were decorating the lobby of our building yesterday, and I was getting ready to whine about early decorations. But it turned out they were putting up Autumn decorations. Hooray!
Patricia, you're welcome to hang out with us for any reason.
Darlene, those of us who have lost our guys always miss them every day, no matter how long.
I'm one of those with COPD - smoking will get you, no matter when you quit. I do a once-daily inhaler medication, and have the "rescue inhalers", too. I don't use those very often, though. What was a surprise was when I wound up with two bad heart valves and open heart surgery for replacement. We keep plugging along.
Oh, Marilyn, I'm so sorry to hear about Freckles. Keep us posted. Hugs to you both!
Good morning, Buddies! It's a beautifully cool fall-like morning here. I did get my garbage bin pulled to the curb and then did a short walk. I have the windows open for fresh air. It'll make me sneeze, but I love having fresh air in after being closed up because of the heat and humidity.
I've also got a load in the washer and I hope to get the refrigerator cleaned this afternoon. Maybe? Don't make any big bets on it.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning from another cool but sunny Interior. Another day with chores, email to see to, and a trip downstairs for the mail. Since my February fall, my left leg is still unsteady at times. I purchased an ebook on senior stretches, hoping to get some balance back.
Patricia, on one of the national news network broadcasts last night, or perhaps two of them, ABC and NBC, they showed photos of the Anchorage Hospital (beautiful!) and explained how they are having to turn people away because they have long lines of ambulances waiting to be able to unload their patients and long lines of families also waiting with their ill member to get admitted. They are over full already with the huge surge in Covid patients. I expect it is even more difficult, if not downright impossible, to just drive to another hospital there in your huge state.
MaryPage, they have six hospitals in Anchorage and hospitals here and there are hospitals in the various military bases. And they are all overwhelmed. We have regular Covid, the Delta variant, the lambda variant, and the mu variant, but that one is fizzling. The state, while not observing CDC guidelines, has asked the feds for help and an additional 500 medical personnel. Alaska reported 1,100 new cases on Wednesday.
This is from a state that is second only to Wyoming for the lowest population. We had 724,357 in the 2021 census.
Patricia, are you in Anchorage? We spent nearly a month in various places in AK about 20 years ago. We drove the Alaska Highway, pulling a camper trailer, and returned via the ferry system. What a fabulous time it was!
I had my INR tested this morning, and it was higher than last week. So another change in my Warfarin dosage, and back again next week for another finger stick. Phooey!
No Mary, I'm a little over four hundred miles north of Anchorage in Fairbanks. We're actually almost directly on the other side of the Alaska Range from Anchorage and we have forests, lakes, and rivers and they have sea, gulf, and inlets.
EDIT Just in, "Alaska reports the second consecutive day of over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases.."
Patricia, we loved Fairbanks - much more so than Anchorage. :thumbup:
Bob & I planned to take one of those boat cruises to Alaska. Not a cruise cruise on one of those humongous ships, but the ones that include whale watching and are ever so much smaller. Well, we never made it, due to a constant barrage of things coming up. I have never seen Alaska or a whale. But I've traveled quite a lot, and had a good life, on the whole; so no complaints.
It is sickening reading & hearing about the numbers of Covid-19 patients increasing. I feel for the families and the sick, but I am beyond concerned about the health providers. When hospitals say they have to turn away patients because of the number of nurses they have lost to sickness, death, and burn out, I cannot fathom how in the world we got to this point in this pandemic. Everyone was so optimistic at first, especially after they got so many successful vaccines going so quickly. That, of course, was possible because the research doctors have learned so much from trial & error in the putting together of disease-erasing vaccines for the dread virus forms that have attacked our species in the past. When a new one comes along now, they know exactly how to swing into action to find the means to curtail the threat. We might say of them, as we used to yell out in the Saturday moving picture Westerns pre-TV when I was a child: "Here come the Cavalry!" Except no one Knew that so many of us would not be lining up with the rest of us eager to get their bodies started making the antibodies to safeguard their worlds of work and home and family. I really begin to feel more and more resentment of those who have started the lies about the vaccines making us infertile or planting harmful chemicals in us or tiny things so that government can spy on us (government does not have the manpower for that!) and caused so many to believe these things to be true, and it blows my mind that all of this has become "Political" when it should not be. No, these things are a matter of Life & Death, and to paraphrase what someone famous said eons ago, "Every death diminishes us all: our nation, our communities, our sense of being joined together in a terrible ordeal and Beating It! Tell me what is political about my agonizing so much over the dying? Tell me what is partizan over me wanting Covid to stop being a threat to my fellow countrymen? I do not think of it as political. I just want everyone to get well and there to be no more deaths and us all to live happily ever after. I just want this over.
Mary Page...
...i have intentionally not listened to any UK tv channel news for the past 4 plus months so have no idea as to what has been happening in our world, my country ( UK ) whether good or bad, ( most is just far too depressing or scaremongering with very little good or happy news, ) i just dont want to know so wont follow it, this way i can just get on with my life for the time being and focus on the important things that matter, friends - family...take it one day at a time...
Mary Page, do yourself the best favour, stop reading and listening about it, it will only drive you nuts...our world seems full of depression, dont let it eat you up...
Now all you " bosom buddies " i hope you all continue remaining cancer free...or for those now dealing with it, that you kick it where it belongs...sending (( hugs )) to all who are, or have been dealing with this as i too lost my mother to breast cancer 44 years ago, i also lost my father to penis cancer 33 years ago...advancement has gone a long way since, and i wish you all the very best on your journey of enjoying a healthier future...
Good Morning, EveryOne.
VJ...we appreciate your good wishes for our continued cancer-free life.
Patricia & MaryPage...I just checked and 46% of our positive covid results have been in the age group 0-29!
I know those little ones can't get the shot yet, but that's why everyone else should...to protect the littles ones. Good Grief. I know some mock the "it takes a Village to raise a child," but I believe it's true. Neighbors need to look out for them and this is one example!
Mary...I agree with you. I thought Fairbanks was wonderful. I'm not sure I could take the winters there, but I saw it in early June and it was lovely.
Today is a slug day...the weather is changing again and my body is not happy. I got a WebMD newsletter the other day on Chronic Pain and the PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) was listed as one of the causes. I guess I need to come to accept that fully.
I've had clean out the refrigerator on my "to do" list for a few days, so I did that this morning...washed it out and rearranged a few things and tossed a couple more. The freezer section needs "rearranging" too, but that won't happen today. I went to the grocery store that has a couple things I like to have on hand, so I stocked up. With the supply chain in such disruption, I've found I need to keep things on hand since the stores are often out.
It's to be back to summer here this weekend...temps back to the 90s. UGH...I'm so done with that...want the nice cool fall temps. My body likes that so much better.
Take care, EveryOne, and please keep posting and be safe and healthy,
jane
We have one of those grey, forbidding days, the sort that make you want to curl up with a really good book and a mug of steaming tea and just let the world go on its way until the sun awards us the pleasure of its company once again. It is not raining right here, but apparently it is raining all around and about us.
I have too much on my TO DO list to follow my suggested scenario. I did get my going out mail done early, and Chip has taken it off to the Big Blue postal box up at the sentry station. We have a small building right in the center of the road leading into and out of Chesapeake Harbour, and this has a security guard on duty 24/7. Almost right there, just a tiny way along that road, sits a fairly beat up Big Blue postal box. It gets emptied punctually every day, and every speck of mail I have put into it these last 18 years has reached its destination. One cannot say better than that! Our mail persons, on the other hand, have been changing like leaves on Autumn trees, and their hours of delivery and pickup are totally untrustworthy. So Chip makes certain our mail gets in that blue box. Thus I am comforted this morning in knowing the electric bill has been paid and a birthday card with some cash money is on its way to great grandson Garrett. Boys love cash money above all other (affordable) gifts. Garrett is probably one of the sweetest kids ever there was, and he will be 15 next week. Why does that make me want to cry? What a sentimental wuss I am!
The workers who run the big truck lifts (are they called cranes?) being used to refurbish the outside of our building are still today. That crew must have been sent home because of what looks like imminent downpours. The other crew is here and busy running up and down their ladders scrapping old paint off (the first proceeding down the length of the building) and painting what is either an undercoat or the real paint, I have no idea which, around windows and doors and other spots (the second set of workers.). They really seem to have this job of work well planned, and the burly foreman with the black, black beard made a good call when he elected to keep them working this morning, as, so far, there has not been a drop of rain.
Jane, I find in my ancientness that the cooler air is kinder to my body than are the warmer months loved so by the young. Most especially, my lungs like the cooler breathing. Who knew it could be so!
Y'all have a delicious day.
And we're back to the weekend. It was 54 when I went out to WalMart at 7:00 am for a few items.
Nothing planned for the weekend...watching mysteries on Hallmark Mysteries and probably one or two football games.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Pouring rain here today. I hopeit helps to put out all the fires to the east of here.
Freckles is much better, I cut her pills for incontinence in half and only give to her at bedtime. She is eating well now. when she was taking a full pill twice a day she wouldn't eat and got sick after she did have some to eat. Her legs are almost back to normal she when for one full walk around part of the mobile park yesterday and actually walked up the stairs twice., the rest of the time she stopped at the bottom for me to carry her up. There are only 4 seven inch standard steps for each entrance.
That's all folks!
Good to hear your beloved pup is doing better with less medication.
Hi Gals, I've been lax about posting, but seem to be busy most of the time with one thing or another. Between bridge, walking, bicycle, household chores, and getting organized for our trip. We leave next Friday, can you believe it?! I will be so glad to get there and know that they accept all our documents re: Covid.
I've been doing laundry today, as usual on Sat. Almost done.
It was quite a bit warmer when I walked today but to be mid 80's next week. We didn't get much of anything from Nicholas.
Marilyn, I was so sorry to hear about Freckles, but glad she's doing better now. I do hope the rain helps with all the fires out there.
Mary, how nice that you have a wedding to look forward to. It's wonderful how well your girls take care of you. Only 2 of my grands are currently married. Two were divorced, both of which have new serious girlfriends so maybe we will have additional weddings eventually. The 2 youngest 22 and 19 aren't even close.
Jane, I need to clean out my fridge too, but it is so little that it is hard for me to get at. I hope you have a nice weekend without too much pain.
When we went to AK, we only did the inland passage cruise, so I didn't see either Anchorage or Fairbanks and I've regretted it ever since. I'm sure it is beautiful.
I don't even want to discuss the Covid situation. I get so mad. We are getting our booster shot Wed, so I hope that protects us fully.
I better put the last load in the washer before dinner. Stay safe, everyone. Sharon
Good Morning....another hot and humid day and tomorrow and then the weatherguessers promise it'll be fall-like.
Sharon...I envy you your trip to France. I doubt I'll ever make it back.
I was working on my laptop when an email arrived cancelling my appt for my flu shot at Target today at 1:00.
I'm all ready to go. I started to reschedule...and there the 1:00 slot was open again. I called and spoke to Pharmacy...they had done something with the system...and yes, I was still scheduled for 1:00 and they have the vaccine...so I'm back on! Whew!
That's my big excitement for the day. :coolsmiley:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I'm reading about everyone's warm and humid weather. This is the notice I have and it's a steady rainy day.
...Snowfall Likely Tonight and Monday...
Wet snow is likely Sunday night into Monday as a front moves southeast across the Interior. For Fairbanks, less than one inch of wet snow is possible Monday morning. Areas above 1000 feet along the Steese, Elliott, Parks and Dalton Highways will see one to three inches of accumulation.
Ohhh....it's coming, huh! It won't make it this far south for at least a month...I think. I'm actually looking forward to cooler weather...and yes, even snow.
I'm tired of looking at my weed infested flower beds and I'm ready for a change. I guess I bore easily, huh!
I think I'll get the car out and the AC going and drive on down to CR for my jab. I don't get to Target often, and I prefer it to WalMart, so I'll wander around with my mask on and see what goodies I can find.
Stay safe and healthy.
jane
Our usual first snow date is Halloween. But, nothing's usual weather-wise anymore.
Happy Sunday everyone....we still are warm/hot and humid...probably be around Haloween before we get our first norther...we had snow last winter...first time in years...and no electricity or water for 7 days....I guess some of you see on the news of the invasion at the border...15,000 people...I'm about 80 miles north of that....so keeping my pistol loaded and doors locked....have a great rest of weekend..CC
Crazy weather indeed! We're in the middle of a 3-day flash-flood watch. My town had almost 5" of rain yesterday and lots of local creek and road flooding. No houses or severe damage that I've heard of, but some of the gals coming in for second shift (2 p.m.) yesterday had trouble getting here, and part of our parking lot flooded. Supposed to keep raining through Wednesday, then turn into fall - beautiful dry weather, highs in the low 70s and lows in the 50s.
Darlene...I didn't understand how they got there from Haiti, but news online says they're coming up from S. America. Planes are flying them back to Haiti, I guess. Stay safe.
Patricia...Halloween is often snow time here, too. As you said, who knows this year.
Mary...your flooding has been on our news, too.
I did get to Cedar Rapids...94° there and humid...and got my flu shot. No waiting and it all went smoothly. I'm glad to have that done.
Some corn harvest has begun I saw as I drove south. The tractors and wagons will be out on the roads soon. Another good reason to stay home. :coolsmiley:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals, Darlene, that's scary for you. I hope they get them all flown out before they invade any more.
Can't imagine snow yet. Even in IN, it was unusual at Thanksgiving. Heere it is just unusual, period.
Jane, glad you got your flu shot. Ours will have to wait till we get back from out trip as we are getting the Covid booster Wed.
Hot and humid here today, but I walked a full mile with John & Bunny!
Mary, I've been wondering about flooding in your area. Stay safe.
I've had my shower and now I'm going to crash on the sofa and watch the news and read. Stay safe, everyone. Sharon
Another hot and humid day here, with "strong to severe storms" to come as a cold front comes in....and then fall like weather...with highs lower than what it was at 6:45 am when I got a short walk in.
Congrats, Sharon, on a mile!! :hb2: :dogrunning: :hb2:
I was going to go up to a Marketplace 10 miles north of me that has a lot of good "stuff"...looking for a pair of wooden toaster tongs. I broke mine and really miss them for getting my morning English muffins out of the toaster safely. I have others, including silicon ones, but they're a bit bulky. But with storms coming, probably, I'll wait until tomorrow. I don't like to drive in storms anymore.
Have a safe and healthy day,
jane
Those particular refugees from Haiti should not be any threat whatsoever to Darlene. Seriously, this is not a political notion on my part. I have read all about them: even as to how they got there, which I have taken in and then promptly forgotten, which is what I do these days. Honestly, I very much doubt I could pass First Grade now! Anyway, most of these go back to the First earthquake, when they lost everything, let alone the more recent one! And they are seeking asylum, under the United Nations rules; so they have to stay down there to see our people who are set up at the border to handle that. Did you know that they are French speaking? Me, my innards all squeeze up together in angst at the thought of being a family together in a home one moment and having it all gone the next. And it is not just these Haitians, but our own who have lost all from tornadoes, floods, and wildfires. Anguish, anguish everywhere; and where is the help & hope?
Jane, you really do get about. I no longer drive, and rarely emerge from this apartment except to go to medical appointments. Chip does all of our shopping, but today, for the first time in more than a year, I think, I accompanied him to our super duper super market. Wow, so many empty shelves! He has told me about them, but seeing them for myself is amazing. I just wanted to look at the frozen foods and pick out a few that appealed, so it did not take me long. It made for a nice break in the routine, though. I am fortunate in having a splendid view that keeps me blessedly happy.
Today is my daughter Elizabeth's 73rd birthday. Funny, but when I think of her, I do not see the stately, serene woman with white hair she has become. I remember a skinny little waif of about four, with copper red hair done up in French braids, a myriad freckles, and a grin to die for!
Happy Birthday Mary Pages Daughter Elizabeth...she is just 3 years older than me...
Mary Page, some of the Haitians speak French, the educated ones, but the majority speak Haitian creole which is mixture of african & French. I do so feel for all the people who have lost their homes all over the US and elsewhere. It must be horrifying. We are so blessed not to have experienced any of that. I'm glad you got out to the grocery story. It's good to get out.
Jane, too bad you aren't close by, I have 2 wooden tong thingys that my mother bought in Chinatown in San Francisco, and I love them for the same thing. Hope you can find a new one.
I've been to the gym and rode the bike, so along with the noon walk is over a mile.
I started packing today and I also booked a dinner on the bateau mouche (boats) on the Seine in Paris for Sunday night, one of out free nights. I decided I better book on line ahead or it might be full up by the time we arrive.
All for now. Time to eat. Sharon
Sharon, there is an American author who fell in love with and married a Parisian and has lived there for over 20 years now and writes the MOST divine books about Paris of any I have EVER read! Seriously. His name is John Baxter, and I am currently reading his "A Year In Paris," which I bought cheap, cheap from Daedalus Books on line. It has 42+ chapters, each very short and each telling a small tidbit about that most glorious of all cities, most of which I have not known about previously. I was a bit self-congratulatory when I realized from one anecdote that I DO know who Sylvia Beach was and what she was famous for. When I have finished this book, I will give it to my daughter Debi, the now retired French teacher. She will love it to bits.
Baxter has written a lot of very fine books about Paris, and I strongly recommend "The Most Beautiful Walk In The World."
Chip & I just came in from a brisk walk around the marina. A constitutional, if you will. We sat at a fortuitously placed bench on the point and almost got blown away. The evening breeze is quite strong today. You wonder about the empty shelves in your grocery? We counted NINE (9!) cargo ships moored along the side of the shipping channel waiting for an open slip up in Baltimore.
We also had the fun of watching some osprey swooping about on the many thermals far up above us. They were (there were several couples) having a ball, just like so many children.
Tuesday morning fall greetings. A storm swept through last night on a cold front and it's wonderful...a person can breathe outside. We lost power sometime during the storm, so I reset the stove and microwave this morning. There doesn't appear to be any damage to trees here.
MaryPage...your walk with Chip sounds like a perfect outing.
Sharon...I found a pair of tongs at Amazon for less than I'd spend in gas going out looking, so they are ordered along with a couple other items and will be here Friday. You've really done great getting in shape for your trip. The dinner on the Seine sounds divine. I've read Notre Dame is to be finished in the next year or so. Enjoy Paris for me, too.
It's a hard morning here, joint wise, so I'm declaring it another slug day in this part of Iowa. :coolsmiley:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, have you gotten your credit card changed over? I misread the date so didn't try until this morning. I haven't been able to make the web site work, and I've been on hold for over 2 hours now, waiting for a person to help me :buck2: One of the RAs is going to help me when she gets a minute. Maybe we can work it out together. Sighhhhhhh
Mary...yes, I activated it online yesterday morning. I haven't tried to use it yet. I applied for a different Chase card when I got the AARP announcement they were changing providers. I was very happy with Chase. I suspect the website is overwhelmed with people trying to activate.
jane
Hi all, Busy doing bits and pieces ahead for the trip. Found out from Delta that I can check my walker at the gate. I was afraid to send it with the baggage for fear it would get broken. I have Bunny's papers and food etc all ready for her to go on Thursday. She won't be a happy camper, but it is a nice kennel with runs and no cages. It is the one we've taken her to since she was a puppy. Got my meds today from the pharmacy in bubble packs. Will get a mani & Pedi tomorrow morning and my booster in the afternoon. It's gradually all coming together.
Thanks, Jane for the balloons and dog on my walking. Yes, I have been working hard on it. Today, however, it's been raining most of the day and I haven't been able to walk. Glad you found your tongs. I really don't like to buy things at Amazon if I can get them elsewhere because it is such a conglomerate, but sometimes convenience and availability wins out.
I'm glad you and Mary like Chase. I had a chase card but had so much trouble paying it on line due to their software that I cancelled it. BOA is so much easier and they are so helpful too.
Mary Page, I am not acquainted with John Baxter, but have written his name down and will search out his books. Sounds like something I would love. I'm glad you got out for some fresh air too.
Hi to everyone I haven't mentioned. Sharon
I finally got through! I was on hold for 3 hours this morning, then had to hang up to go to lunch, then another 2 hours after lunch. When I finally got a human being, we found out the problem was that my birth date had been entered incorrectly. This is where I kept getting stuck when I was trying to activate the car online. Sighhh! Once she got it corrected, it only took about 5 minutes to activate the card. Now to get all the other stuff done.
Sharon, glad all your plans are coming together. I hope all goes well, and you have a blast!
Hurrah, MAry! Yes, the worse part is getting every other gas, electric bill, etc. updated.
Being something of a control freak, I have never deviated from old-fashioned checkbooks and written checks put in envelopes and mailed. I have no desire to control OTHER people's lives, only my own; but my mind soars with scenarios of what might go wrong with automatic payments, etc., and I just cannot live with the threats to my financial life my own imagination provides.
So far, so good. I do go on line and check my bank accounts almost daily, and it is a relief to see the checks I have written and mailed out going through at a pretty good clip and in pretty good time.
One of my daughters is named Administrator of my estate, and she is also, and has been for 15 years now, on my accounts. That is to say, they are joint accounts that revert entirely to her when I die. That way she can start paying estate obligations immediately. I have donated my body to Georgetown University Medical School, and I have a card in my wallet which they provided me with the phone number to call immediately and they will come and fetch me. If for any reason that might crop up at the time, they cannot accommodate my body, my daughter is to have me cremated right away, and she will have to write out a check for that expense. I am not a burial or a scatter at sea person, but want to be in a forest. I think I have figured on every possibility, and everything should be very simple. My pension and Social Security will stop with my death, any sum due to me for the partial month involved will be automatically deposited, and the rest should be a piece of cake. My banks keep pleading with me via snail mail and email to go paperless, but while I am a big advocate of cutting back on our carbon usage and saving the planet for future generations, I just have not been able to force myself to jump into that stream of things. My children and grandchildren have been all electronic for years now. I expect our banking system will be working more the way they would like to be once my generation expires.
They are still working on painting our building, and it is getting old. We will be glad to see them finish up here and move on to the next building. I must say, they seem extremely well organized and experts at this particular job of work.
Sweet dreams to each of you.
MaryPage...as you said, we each have to choose what works for us.
Sharon...you must be about ready for your trip. Where do you fly to? I envy you this trip.
It's a beautiful fall day here.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Hi all. I have all bills debited from our account but have not gone paper-free because I want things in files for Brian. Also John is not very good at computers, so I have to make it easy for him in case I go first.
Mary Page, we are to be cremated and scattered also, either in the CO mtns or our University gardens.
Jane, we fly to Atlanta and then straight to Paris where we will be 3 days and then the TGV (train) to Lyon to board our cruise ship. On Oct 4 we fly from Lyon to Amsterdam to JFK to Charlotte. We booked Delta comfort seats which recline a lot and are more comfortable than Economy but not as expensive as First Class. We did that when we flew to Seoul and it made a huge difference.
We got the booster yesterday & my arm is sore, but otherwise ok. Also got the mani & pedi and started serious packing. I just finished packing my makeup and jewelry and organizing my purse. Undies are in the wash & I am resting before I start in again. John has taken Bunny to the kennel.
Thank you all for all the good wishes. I hope it will be all we hope it to be. I won't post except maybe on FB while I'm gone. So Au revoir for a while. Sharon
Bon voyage, Sharon and John. That seating choice at Delta sounds perfect! It's a long flight.
jane
May your trip be all you have wished for and more, Sharon. I never got to Paris, albeit having plans to do so. Hope you see the Mona Lisa. There was a lovely song about her, I think Nat King Cole sang it.
Sharon...I'm sure you and John are in the air or about to be.
Safe trip!
Another beautiful day here, and I'm about to get this body out the door and try another walk. I only have "me" plans for today...a haircut and a pedicure.
No plans for the weekend...
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, at 7:41, am and 31 degrees in the Interior, we've had our first snow out of the mountains. Today will be a day on the couch for me as I bruised my poor toe on a table leg last night. Not large in the scheme of things but annoying when there are things to be done.
Patricia, yuck! Stubbed toes are bad!
jane, My mani/pedi/haircut is not until next week. But I'm really looking forward to it. Enjoy.
Gorgeous fall weather here - highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s, low humidity. Fall is great here.
I hope Sharon's trip is a good one.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Good almost noon time" I didn't realize it had been so long since checked in on all y'all
Freckles is much better after her accident on the stairs, she now takes her time coming up.
Keith is the same, getting more and more confused most of the time. Every now and then he comes up with something that surprises me. Like last evening I called a man named Bill from our church in Oregon. Right away Keith said his last name, which is not really a common name.
The heart monitor that I wore for 2 weeks has been sent off to be red. On Tuesday of this week I had a very rough day. My heart went into A-Fib and just kept getting worse, It lasted all day long with heart rate going way up then back to normal for a little bit My Blood Pressure was up and down as well It finally slowed to almost a normal rate around 7pm. [/]color]
Marilyn...hope the docs can come up with something to stabilize your A Fib. I know that can be a very difficult thing to do. Good news on Freckles. I'm glad you're out of that house in Oregon that sounded so toxic to your health and much much closer to your son and grandchildren.
It's still nice here, and I need to go out and try for another short walk. It's just in the high 60s and a breeze, so perfect for me!
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Oh, Marilyn, I am So sorry you had that A Fib problem on Tuesday. Scary, scary stuff to have to endure, and for such a long time. I have that ailment, as well, but have not had to suffer through a day like yours; at least, not as yet.
I woke in the wee hours this morning having a hard time breathing. I did not want to bother Chip, so I tried and tried to get comfortable in my bed, to no avail. I finally got up and moved to my easy chair, and began to feel a tiny bit better. Around five I buzzed Chip with my Mommy monitor, and he came almost immediately. He wanted me to call 911, but I really did not want to go to hospital, so I resisted. Debi got here around eight and she and Chip did a lot for me. I got washed and dressed and had some oatmeal and my pills, and then Chip called 911. I had five gorgeous Paramedics in my living room before he hung up the phone, almost. My oxygen was down, but not disastrously. Blood pressure way up, despite my having had my morning pill. They detected the A Fib. Three guys then left for other parts, while two remained and we had a hospital/no hospital discussion. They finally agreed with my determination to stay home, and we signed off on that. They were really great, and my morale soared. The oxygen they tried on me was great, but my count was too high at 90 for them to order some for me (it seems 88 is the cutoff), so they had Chip call my doctor's office re a visit on Monday to have her order a home supply for emergencies. It will a relief to me to have it readily available. Debi stayed until around one thirty. She swears all she missed was Ava's soccer game, and Steve got to that. Chip's been doing all the odds & ends of chores, while I've been taking it easy all day. Yep, if it isn't one dang thing, it's another!
We saw the most amazing tall ship out on this portion of the bay this afternoon. Huge, with tons of sail flying. The ship AND the sails were a dark brown. No doubt there will be a picture and a story in our local paper tomorrow.
Autumn has arrived here in Chesapeake Country. Much cooler nights. Debi & I called her sisters while she was here, and she finished up with Facebook when she got home. I have never done Facebook or any other form of Social Media other than SeniorNet and Seniors & Friends.
Hope Sharon is having the time of her life. So exciting. Hope you will all have a lovely rest of the weekend.
MaryPage...glad you got through that "scare" without having to go to the hospital. Having oxygen on hand sounds like an ideal solution.
Fall is here, too, but summer is to return tomorrow. Boo....I want fall to stay. The fall harvest seems to be underway...say a tractor pulling two large "wagons" of corn to the local elevator. The local roads will be dangerous...the tractors are hard to see at twilight on the highway.
Sharon posted on Facebook that she and John were in Paris. She sounded very excited.
Nothing exciting here.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane, I'll trade our snow for your fall weather! :)
I doubt you'll get any takers on that one, Patricia.
So happy to hear Sharon has arrived in Paris and is feeling the Parisian buzz. I would be Over The Moon. Hope the weather holds out for her.
SO many sails on the bay this glorious Autumn day! Some of them are ever so colorful wind surfers, the rest are all sorts and sizes of boats. The most fun to watch are the sailing schools. They come in different classes, these designating their level of expertise. They make these pretty little lines, with an instructor in a larger boat at each end of the line
You paint a very pretty word picture, MaryPage.
Hi Buddies....just got back from visiting 2 of my sons....had a great Time...but tired...Sharon and John hope your trip is amazing...Hi to all....will write more later....
Good Monday...last one of Sept. ...morning. This morning I found the limit of my doing things. I decided to wash my windows...and alas, I found I'm not strong enough any more to manipulate the windows once they pop out of their little weight things.
I then dropped the bottom window on my toes, so I now have black and blue toes forming and struggled to get the ^&%$ window back in the track, but not in the weight things that allow it to be raised and held. I'll wait for family to come for a visit to handle that.
And the other windows will stay dirty. I'm not up to that fight today.
We're back to summer heat and humidity for the last week of Sept.
Patricia...I'd rather have the cooler temps you have, but I don't know how I'd cope with the darkness that you get over the winter. We have a lot of commercials on our TV from your Governor urging people to come visit Alaska and all the events/activities there are during the 4 seasons. I was only there once in late spring, and that was gorgeous.
Darlene....glad you had a great time with the sons.
MaryPage...your descriptions of the sailing on the Bay are breath-taking.
I'm off to get some breakfast and give my injured toes a break. No walking today for them. :idiot2: :2funny:
I was reading Twitter this morning and seeing that a lot of people are suffering with feeling down over the Covid protests, etc. Some felt these last 3 months were worse than the first 3. I guess I agree.
I'm glad I'm not alone in that.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane, from one toe smasher to another, good Monday morning! At least my purple area is slowly turning back to pink. I agree with you about the Covid mess, both stubborn idiots and the disease itself. I'm trying to stay away from the news as well.
Pre Covid, Alaska was a huge draw from the East and the Europeans and Australians and New Zealanders because of the world-class mountains and wilderness. And Denali is on that list of the ten best mountains for climbers, so we'd get lots of trekkers and adventures. They could come here easier and cheaper than Americans because of the Polar Route. Now we're on everyone's avoidance list!
Good morning Buddies. Well since I am seeing the weather reports from various places I will add mine from the northern coast of california, it is raining off and one this morning and is supposed to be 100% rain all day.
I finally switched over my car insurance yesterday to California and got a $10 reduction in monthly payment. That was nice. The car goes into the shop Oct. 11th to get ready for the smog certification required for California. Then on to the DMV for new plates and my drivers license.
We had a wonderful family get together and dinner yesterday. Sonja and Gilbert brought over Stoufffers Lasagna, a huge salad, and Boston Cream pie. The Lasagna was oven ready so they cooked that here while we visited. This is the first of 3 weekend of family. Next Saturday we celebrate Gilbert's 49th Birthday by going to dinner and Teppenyaki, Then the weekend of the 9th, Kyle. Keith's middle son, is coming down from Vancouver Washington for a visit. Ah we are in heaven with the families coming together. Kyle is the only one of Keith's 3 sons that has bothered to visit his father in the last 3 years. We see him about twice a year.
Patricia...from one smashed toe to another...this one is at the swelling up point. It could have been much worse. Your state is so beautiful. :coolsmiley:
Marilyn...what wonderful news on the family gatherings and on Kyle coming down to see his Dad.
It's just too darn hot here for this late in Sept. 92° ugh...I'm inside and not going out.
Niece Patricia called and we settled on her coming down Oct 8-10 weekend. It'll be good to see her and she's easy company.
Clinic here announced that Wednesdays in Oct. they'll have walk-in clinics for the booster shot for those who had the Pfizer shot at least 6 months ago. That'll work fine for me, I hope. Just take my vaccine card and show up, I guess.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
Stubbed toes can be so painful ! About 2 years ago I stubbed my right big toe on the wooden heel of a church member's shoe . The nail turned blue & I couldn't wear enclosed shoes . Ir was winter so I wore fuzzy socks with sandals . I saw my dr. & he had me get it x rayed , it wasn't broken .
This is the absolutely, positively Truth, though you will have a hard time believing it: I stubbed a big toe back in 1959, and suffered so much that I changed the whole wardrobe for my feet to try to never repeat the experience. All sandals and all shoes with toes or heels open got thrown out. I made sure my feet were enclosed front and back. This lasted until 1987 (with never another stubbed toe), when my lower back went bad with excruciating pain and I had to see an orthopedic surgeon. He fixed me up (with brace and medication, etc.) and told me to throw out my high heels and get into walking shoes 24/7 except for parties, and only no heels then. It crushed me. I had a beautiful collection of heels, some of which I'd paid a pretty penny for.
But out they went. I was in Enormous pain, you see. Pain rules.
Yes, it broke my heart, but I have been in comfortable walking shoes ever since, and my feet have been healthier than most. I feel your stubbed toes pain, and urge you, too, to put a protective no-heels wall around your precious feet. If you cannot navigate your way across the floor to your own bathroom, life becomes just a whole lot more difficult.
They finished our back (bayside) balcony deck yesterday and are working on finishing the front, kitchen-side, deck today. We are supposed to have a doozie of a storm this afternoon, but right at the moment there are no signs of it.
I am taking an antibiotic for the phlegm my doctor detected in my lungs yesterday. She opines that the big problem is my heart, and I was able to nab an appointment with my cardiologist for Friday morning. I am feeling unwell, but hey, they'll sort it out, and in the meanwhile, I'm Alive!
I'm not sure what is going on here, but apparently the site is on and off.
Beautiful day here. I got out early to get to the grocery early.
I read a poll that older people who are vaccinated fear the virus more than the unvaccinated. I think it's because we've lived through horrible things like polio, etc. and are far wiser because of it. :thumbup:
Take care and stay healthy,
Jane
I think so. too, Jane. We went through an awful lot. I heard a reminder on one TV show recently that we have won none of our wars since World War II. What I am still trying to figure out is what the people who say we should not have entered that war can be thinking. We were Attacked and most of our fleet wound up sunk. What were we supposed to do: become a colony of Japan or Germany or Italy? Or all three?
Beats me.
I got an email from Bubble saying that this off & on was going on and Michael said he was away but would take care of the problem when he returns. My memory is not very good these days; at least my short term memory is not very good, but I am pretty sure that is what she said.
Funny how I have so many perfect memories of, for instance, World War II. I do not remember how it came up (short term memory), but in my doctor's office the other day I found myself telling her that elastic "went to war," which was how we described anything we either could not get much of or could not get any of at all. Yep, our Armed Services needed that elastic, and we had to buy panties that buttoned on the side. And they were ugly, too.
As I told my doctor (a woman), that is one thing you won't read in the History books!
MaryPage, there is a lack of non European males or non males at all in recorded history!
Glad we're back. Thanks to those who keep things running! :smitten:
And here we are at the end of September. I met a friend who'd lost her husband a couple weeks ago for lunch. She chose the place. I'm not sure how it stays in business....we were the only ones there, even at noon on a Thursday.
The decor is a "tea room" sort of place. Finally another couple came in and there was one take-out order I saw leave. It's not a place I'd go back to on my own.
It was in the low 90s again today...too hot for me.
I'm seeing a lot more masks being worn here.
jane
jane, to be in the high 80s around here for a couple of days, too. But then back to my favorite 70s next week.
I was "out" all morning today. Had my finger stick for INR at 8:30 (finally back to normal range). Followed by my mani/pedi/haircut (wonderful!). And then back home just as lunch was being served. Whew! And then I didn't even take a nap this afternoon.
Happy Thursday to all the Buddies!
Mary...That sounds like a good morning "out."
Is there transportation that that can take you to the place for the stick or do you call a taxi or ??
My time for being on call for Jury Duty has now passed without any call. I'm glad that's over. Having to check everyday sort of screws up daily planning.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, there is transportation here at Morning Pointe to take me/us to doctor appointments. And I've used them once. But mostly I coordinate appointments with Margaret's schedule, and she takes me. Gives us a chance to visit, for her to bring me stuff I've asked for, and for another of ears to hear what the doc has to tell me. She's wonderful! and I'm so glad to have her.
I got a fb message from , my sister this morning , she had been exposed to Covid & went to be tested , it was negative . But she has congestive heart failure . I don't know how they discovered it . She said the pain is gone but she has a headache .
Mary...Margaret's taxi service is the best!
I think it's always good to have that extra set of ears at any doc appt. I was always glad Ray included me when he saw his various doctors in the last 10 years or so. He'd always gone with me to my cancer appts and took me to chemo.
Alpiner...it sounds as if your sis is going to be fine. I hope she's been vaccinated, esp. with COPD.
Nice day here, but my triple dopplar radar joints say that change is coming. I got out early to get one of the cars washed and buy a wash card while on sale. I like to have those for the winter months as well as other times of the year. I also went on to WalMart and got my salads for the weekend.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
alpiner, glad your sister got the negative COVID test. Hope she does okay with the CHF treatment. My diagnosis was a surprise, too.
jane, love the idea of getting your salads from Walmart (or wherever). Buying ingredients and making salads for one results in a lot of thrown-away stuff. Unfortunately, I can no longer have those wonderful leafy green salads - no dark, yummy greens, raw or cooked, with taking the blood thinners. Oh, well.....
Exactly, Mary...one bag gives me two meals.
The ingredients are cut small and I love that. I hate getting a salad with big pieces. As you say, I don't have left over lettuce and other veggies getting old and wilted. This works so much better for me.
I buy those salads as well. My favorite is the Southwestern with the creamy cilantro dressing. But there are others that I lie too, I buy whatever strikes me at the moment.
I am going to lunch with Jeannie at a 24 hr restaurant close to the rear entrance to the park. I have a taste for a strawberry milkshake and BLT today/
Marilyn, glad you're getting out. That lunch sounds delicious! Do you take Keith with you? or is he okay being left alone for short times?
Patricia, you are so right. About those History books.
Jane, I kind of like tea rooms. I suppose it is the Seottish, English & Welsh in me. Like you, though, I am feeling pain for the owners over the lack of customers.
Mary, would you believe I've never had a pedicure in my life! Everyone I KNOW has them, including my daughters. I read a horror story in a newspaper once about foot diseases, oh, years & years ago, and I've been turned off ever since. And I just plain don't like manicures; but I get by. Also don't like massages, but adore facials. My girls gave me half a day at Elizabeth Arden's, centuries ago back when there was one. Is there still? I think it was a Mother's Day gift. It was called a "Behind the Red Door" gift, and it was on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C. I did not like the massage, and have not had one since. I liked the hairdo, endured the manicure, and adored the facial. To mess with my face or head is very soothing to me. Just don't put any cosmetics on me: I break out in huge patches of bright red hot itching.
Jane, we do not have to serve on a Jury here in Anne Arundel County, Maryland if we are over 70. They do not take age, other than 18 or more, into account in calling us, but you can ask to be excused if you wish to be if you have reached or passed age 70.
Mary, I have my driver living with me: son Chip. I now take him right in to my medical appointments, because he, too, serves as my ears. I am quite deaf. Also, he remembers everything the doctors say and reports to his sisters. He had to do that today.
I did not know that about no green leafies with a blood thinner. No one has told me, and I take a strong one! Shoot!
I think Congestive Heart Failure must be the flavor of the month. We learned from my cardiologist this morning that that is a new ailment on my list.
And speaking of flavors, Marilyn, I sure would like to join you in the strawberry milkshake!
I heard the other day that there are over SEVENTY cargo ships waiting outside of the port of Los Angelea. We have a large number right in the waters comprising my view, too. They are waiting for a slip in the harbor in Baltimore. The New Yorker had a good article recently pointing out that this is what is causing the empty shelves in our stores. Lack of workers to move the containers is part of the problem, but the root cause is all of the stuff we no longer make here in the States.
For your armchair viewing pleasure, first a trip to a Parisian neighborhood and then a stroll through Canada's Alberta Province around a lake. It works best if you click on the full-screen button, directly below the video, furthest to the right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4RCkwCGMT8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s21KHyOps0E
Beautiful, Patricia. Thank you!
Thanks for the videos, Patricia. Alberta is so gorgeous. We went there several times, and we were there when John died. Special places for us.
MaryPage, check out Google for foods to avoid when taking blood thinners.
First Saturday in October. The leaves here are changing, though "peak time" will come later this week and into next.
Have a safe and healthy weekend,
jane
I just did. Good Grief, Mary: Asparagus is my favorite food practically, and I eat A LOT of broccoli and Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. I cannot figure why that information eluded me. Perhaps because my personal physician conferred on the phone with my heart man, and she actually issued the order for the thinner, Eliquis, rather than he. She is probably not set up with such lists. His office probably is, but he did not think it out. My guess.
Thank you for the information.
MaryPage with Eliquis you can eat anything you want. I too take Eliquis and I did ask my DR about the foods to avoid and was told I didn't have to avoid any foods.
Mary no I don't take Keith to our girls lunches. He can stay home for a couple of hours by himself. However he will be going to dinner with us this evening as we celebrate Gilbert's 49th birthday as a family.
Thank you for sharing Patricia.
Marilyn, thanks for the update - I take warfarin (Coumadin), and I guess that's the difference.
Good to see the posts from MaryPage, Marilyn, and Mary. Lots of Msss :2funny:
Nothing exciting here. Ray's 98 yr old sister called me. I'd missed her last week when I called her. It was good to catch up with her. She'd had her second cataract surgery and only needs glasses now for reading.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
Thank you, Marilyn. As I said, no one ever gave me a list of foods to avoid, nor did anyone mention such a list. NOW I know why that was the case, and I should not feel neglected by my doctors.
Mary, I am sorry you have to follow such a list.
This is the MOST gorgeous kind of weather Chesapeake Country concocts at any time of the year. Perfect temps, we are awash in sunlight with blue waters lapping on sandy beaches, a slightly lighter blue of the large island to our far East, the even lighter October Blue of the skies, the white of the steel & concrete spans of the two Bay Bridges to our far North, and the white, white grace of the sailboats bobbing over the waves here, there and everywhere. The trees and bushes beyond our green, green lawns are still all dressed for summer, but the sea grasses have feathery rust-colored plumes on the ends of their oh, so tall green stems.
When my cardiologist came into my little examination chamber Friday morning and gave Chip & me the latest re my prospects, I honestly did not expect it. I thought I would just have the A Fib forevermore. So I will admit the Congestive Heart Failure was a downer. Then he said we had two options: palliative care with possibly as much as two years of life would probably be the way to go. So I asked what the other option was, and he replied surgery. So we asked for more details, and I announced I opt for that. He seemed surprised at first, but went ahead with plans for my choice. I'll have more tests, then have to participate in an interrogation that will result in their surgical team deciding whether or no I am a candidate for the surgery. If that comes up negative, I will approach another team at another hospital. As of now, I will go to the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. That is where the medical students of Georgetown University learn to put what they read and are lectured on while becoming doctors into practice. I'm hoping I will be able to get to them with the information that it is Georgetown I have bequeathed my body to! Do you think that will add points to my score?
In the meanwhile, I have sent word forth to my entire tribe that we are all to keep on keeping on, in the most normal possible way. I am quite fond of normality. Bet you are, too!
And I notice that today a regular flash flood of photos are coming in to my Skylight from the 6 of my 8 children with families, and from the 13 granddaughters. Most are of the 27 great grands. Love it! My cup runneth over!
Tough decisions to make, MaryPage. What is the surgery they are talking about? Sometimes, the old broads (us) surprise the docs!
I had such a great treat yesterday morning! Jesse, Darby, and HENRY came by for a visit! We sat outside and "played" with Henry for about half-an-hour (he's 16 months old now). Well, mostly, he ran up and down the sidewalk, picking up rocks out of the planters, with Mom and Dad taking turns running with him to keep him out of the street (actually the driveway area of the building). And before they left, they put him in my lap, all squirmy and laughing, long enough to get a great photo of the two of us.
I hope Sharon is having a great trip. Don't know when they're expected back home.
Hope everybody's had a good weekend, and all your teams won their games!
Good morning..Oct is here and we are getting lower humidity...ready for a cool front...Mary I'm always glad to have a fam member to go with me to Dr Appointments also...I will have to try the salads...it's hard to cook for one...I go Wed for the Big Squeeze...send a prayer up for me...Marlyin glad you are able to get out and have some ME time...My grandson left this morning..moving to New York..New York...hated to see him go so far...Hope Sharon and hubby are having an awesome time....Hi to all reading...have a great week
Mary...what a wonderful treat for you!
Darlene...nicer here, too...cool and the leaves are changing.
I even walked a mile this morning. First time in too many days.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
Nothing new to report. I walked some this morning, but think I'll go out and get another one in, since it's cool.
Niece Patricia texted this morning. She and husband had spent the weekend with friends and she thought she'd caught cold. She said she felt really lousy today, called in sick to work, and is going for a covid test. She was to come down this weekend, so we'll see.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
This is a very misty, change-in-the-weather sort of day. I cannot see the Bay Bridge or the Eastern Shore. Bay waters are quite busy, but the traffic out there is not. Nary a boat or ship in sight at present. The sky seems to be one big boring sheet of milky white wasteland. The water is just barely darker than the sky.
It is such a relief to hear the news that the overall Covid cases in the nation are going down in number, albeit some specific places still show a problem. Down in numbers is precisely what we need to hear, as we are all so weary of this Pandemic.
Y'all keep well.
Good Morning, Dear Buddies.
As MaryPage said of Annapolis, it's a fall day here too...overcast again and wonderfully cool...low 60s when I did a partial walk this morning. Lots of truck traffic on our state highway here, and big heavy trucks pulling large rocks to somewhere. They have those "don't follow this truck into the work area" signs on them, so don't know where they're taking them---and they didn't stop to tell me. :2funny: :2funny:
Nothing exciting planned for today.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Yesterday, Jane, we had snow. Today we have rain, so basically, we have frozen slush. I'd stay in, but there's one more item on my needs list for today.
Ahhh, Patricia...winter is coming. It's gotten dark earlier here, too, and I know that's very true where you are. Our news has covered the increased Covid cases there in your rural areas. Same is true here.
Stay safe,
jane
Hi Gals, We're home! Actually got home about 7 PM Mon. Spent all day yesterday doing laundry. My feet are all swollen, so I'm trying to keep them up. I lost my lasix in packing to leave and the pharmacy still hasn't delivered a new bottle.
Our trip was wonderful. We had some rain in Paris, but none otherwise until the morning we left. I took my walker and it was a wonderful help. I was able to do most things, but it it was too steep or too long, I remained behind in the lower town and occupied myself or sat on my walker.In Paris, we didn't go to the Louvre this time because we had been before and yes, Mary Page, we had seen the Mona Lisa then. Instead we went to the Musee d'Orsay which contains all the impressionists and post- impressionists which are my loves. Later, we had a romantic dinner for tWO on the Bateau Mouche (boats on the Seine) while cruising down the river. We also had a class in making maccarons at the Cordon Bleu and saw the Arc de Triomphe draped by Cristo. A travesty in my opinion. Then we took the TGV train to Lyon and boarded the cruise ship. More later. Pictures are on FB.
Sorry to hear so many have congestive heart failure. I've had it since
'97 but keep it stable with Coreg. Good luck Mary Page with the surgery.
Marilyn, glad you're having lots of family & friends time. Sorry about the mashed toes. I've got one of those too.
Darlene, glad you've had family time too. And Mary, what fun with little Henry.
I need to get busy. I'll be back tomorrow. Sharon
Good Morning Buddies. Today I am going to the Sapa with my friend Jeannie. (Sonja's mom) I invited her to go with me. We are getting the spa treatment pedicure 45 minutes of heavenly foot care. Ive had it before so I wanted her to enjoy it as well.
Keith is doing the same and his confusion is gradually getting to be more than before. I hate to use the word worse, he still can't find his way arounf the house and it is an open floor plan.
The handyman (my next door neighbor) is going to install the new metal ramp in the front today. We (he and I) ordered it from Home depot). Next will be the stair at the back door. He already has the stairs just needs help to get them from his back yard to my carport.
WELCOME HONE SHARON.
Welcome back, Sharon! It sounds like a wonderful trip.
Marilyn...how great you've found a female friend to enjoy going to the spa, etc. with.
jane
Oh, Sharon! I am thrilled to the core that your trip was such a great success.
It has looked like rain all day today, but not a drop has come down in this neighborhood as yet.
I am off to my hairdresser shortly. She works out of her house, and there is no one there other than she. Pre Covid, I would occasionally meet another client; one who was sitting there with a head full of those metal coloring papers, or some such. That's when she would squeeze me in when she had nothing to do but wait, anyway. I only get haircuts. Since Covid, I don't see her other clients.
My hair is cut, and I look tidy once more. We had the attendant gloom, but no rain in our spot on this great estuary. Today is gold and blue and green again: the colors in their proper places.
It was with such a sense of unreality I entered a medical appointment on my January calendar. January 2022. Amazing to me to have come this far and experienced this much. Do you get that feeling as well?
Just keep making those appointment, MaryPage!
Sharon, glad y'all had such a good time. I hope you "recover" quickly.
Sounds like you "northern" people are seriously getting into fall. We've got 80s predicted again for next week. Lots of rain, thunder, and lightning last night, but it's supposed to be nice through the weekend.
I had another INR stick this morning - still within normal limits. And I see the cardiologist for an annual appointment. I have no idea what to expect from this. We shall see.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Afternoon, Buddies! This morning I had my yearly body check by the dermatologist. We talked about Covid and his response was "You can't fix stupid." He, too, is appalled by the number of medical people who are not getting vaccinated. I mentioned the surgeon here, and he replied he was surprised the hospital kept him on staff. When I got home, my cleaning gal, who is friends with the Nursing Chief, said she'd heard he's basically resigned from the hospital. So, I expect it was resign or be let go. He'll move on somewhere else, I suppose.
I had loaded several small boxes with dishes and glasses I no longer want or need. They've been sitting in my basement waiting for me to get organized, but I'd loaded them up last night and took them to the GoodWill 15 miles from home and so those are gone. There's more from our "Texas Box" ...a tote box we kept for when we'd go to Tx for the winter. I hope to get motivated this fall to go through it and make some smaller boxes of things I can donate somewhere.
The cloudy, overcast day has now turned to light rain.
The PR put out by the County Health Dept says they had 58 new cases in the last 7 days. That seems like a lot to me.
Niece's COVID test was negative and she's back at work, so coming down tomorrow for a weekend with me. I'm looking forward to seeing her.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi everyone....it's been nice the past few days with low humidity..enjoy the walks more..Sharon so glad to hear yall are home safe and had a good time....I heard back on my mammogram today...everything OK for another year...not much New going on in my little corner...Jane enjoy your time with your niece..I love it when my family comes or I can go be with them.....stay safe and well.....
Happily sound asleep in a nest of pillows in my sweet, sweet bed, the telephone shattered my dreams before seven this morning. My automaton of a body leapt up and circled the bed to discover what the purpose might be.
Thank heavens I did. It was the doctor who will be in charge of my case at the Washington Hospital Center. I am to call one of his assistants first thing Monday morning to set a date for my evaluation, which will take a stay in that hospital of a day & a half. Then a decision will be made as to whether or not they find me a candidate for a new heart valve. If the answer is positive, a date will be set for that procedure. If not, it will mean palliative care and perhaps as much as a couple more years of this life. I want to make my century and have a huge, every member of my family is committed to come Party. Well, whatever the outcome, there it is.
I will now proceed to indulge in my favorite breakfast: Trader Joe's frozen oatmeal with Dole's frozen blueberries covered in lots of half & half and served with a steaming mug of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream. I shall, of course, with the assistance of my trusty singing microwave, ascertain nothing stays frozen. Happy Day, Everyone!
Mary Page..
...that was an early call from your GP doctor in charge of you, good that he phoned you personally and spoke with you....your GP - hospital is on the ball...
I have blueberries every morning with my cereal whether it be cold muesli - granola or hot porridge...
An amazing wakeup from your doctor, MaryPage! I hope all goes well with your appointment, and you can have the valve replacement. Most can be done intravenously now - although I survived the 2-valve replacement surgically. It does entail an interesting scar "from guggle to zatch" (you remember that one), but at my age, I certainly don't show it off. As an inspiration, the gal who lives next door to me is 101! Two other neighbors are 98 and 96 - amazing ladies, all!
All okay from my cardiologist visit yesterday. He does want to recheck the rate on my pacemaker and possibly slow it down a little bit. That'll happen in 2 weeks, and then see him again in 3 months. We do keep those doctors busy, don't we.
jane, glad you getting to visit with your niece. Have fun!
Darlene, glad your mammogram was OK. I'm overdue for mine, but maybe that'll get set up after my family doc checkup in 3 weeks.
Sharon, glad you're getting rested up. Is John back to his bridge games?
Marilyn, have you gotten all your new doctors set up? Such a chore! Is this the weekend Keith's son is coming to visit?
Hope your team wins this weekend - whichever one it is.
Hey, Jackie! Now we're The Blueberry Gang!
I was in the bedroom preparing my bed for airing just now when I heard a tiny little "whoomp" to the front door. I turned to see a jaunty little cap headed through the kitchen to the fridge. I scurried to the dining room in time to see The Debster emerge in all her tininess, with a mask covering what I was sure was a huge smile.
She & Steve were also up at the crack, and were headed for St. Anne's playing fields, where Ava's team has an early Soccer game scheduled. They would not miss one of those for all the tea in China. I went out on the kitchen balcony and waved them off regally; or as regally as possible while clad in my pea green pajamas. With no mask on, they could perceive my mighty smile whilst they backed hastily off and away.
In my freezer are two brand new pint cartons of "Change is Brewing!" One each for Chip & me. She found them at the Edgewater Safeway yesterday. Change is Brewing is the name of a new ice cream flavor Ben & Jerry's is market testing. Chip brought home a pint early in the week, the two of us fell head over heels for it, we alerted the family, who became totally enamored, as well, and the race was on to find more. Chip went foraging every single day, and could not come up with any. Debi found some in her Safeway, and was delivering one pint for each of us. We are all practiced Hunter Gatherers these days!
Well, this day has started off with all good things. And now, back to airing the bed linens! Woo hoo!
Mary Page, I want to be cyber-present for that huge party (I feel like family, you know?) so you better keep up with only good news :thumbup:
Oh, Bubble! Thank you, thank you, thank you! And Of Course you are family!
And thanks to you, as well and all, Mary. You are kin because you have been here to visit me with your daughter Margaret and your granddaughter and her husband, who live here in Annapolis, as well. Amazing what Medical Science can do these days in order to keep us old crones going! You are a great example for me to tag my hopes on. Thanks for the info as to how it goes with you. The neighbors sound like examples for you! One of my mother's sisters lived to age 101! Me, I know every day when I take my bazillion pills that I am here totally courtesy of Science. And to think that so many of us deny that Truth! Mystifies me!
MaryPage, add my wishes to Bubbles, I too feel that sense of family!
Oh, absolutely, Patricia! Sandy in Portland and I adopted each other years ago, and she calls me Mom. You & Bubble are young enough to be my daughters, too! I sure have been reading A Lot in the newspapers about Alaska's weather difficulties and other stuff. What in the world is going to happen to keep the native peoples from starving to death? And what will happen if all of the permafrost thaws out? Will there be sinkholes? Will all of the buildings and homes except those constructed since they've known about Climate Change sink every which way but up? Will Alaska have to build everything from scratch all over again? Is there a Master Plan? We have been developing a Master Plan to save Annapolis from the flooding that is already a reality here. I think all of the alarm bells that have been sounding over at the Naval Academy have been punching the brains of the civilian portions of our magical city too, for some years now. I sense there will be cooperation here, but find myself wondering if there will be money enough to save it all. We have the bay, which is the largest estuary in the U.S., and rivers by the dozens and creeks and streams and hundreds of skinny peninsulas stretching out into these waters on which people have built and built and built. You cannot see to appreciate all of the original beauty, what with all of the human construction. Nowadays they take a lot of photographs from small planes going back and forth and forth and back across our area. It is fascinating to view all of our locality from that perspective, but it also makes me shudder to realize how we have made of what Nature wrought a humongous construct that does not fit in with the natural plan for the environment. When I was little, I used to look at ant hills and wonder what all the ants were up to as they came and went and came and went all so busily, yet all seeming to know EXACTLY where they were going and what they were doing. Now I wonder if much bigger alien eyes are studying us through their use of what would be the equivalent of our drones, and if they get the same urge to smush us into the ground with the heels of their shoes as I used to get with those anthills. I get the same sensation making me feel ill when I see newsreels of stadiums full of people, shoulder to shoulder and rank to rank for ballgames or concerts or graduations or what have you. So many ants!
Hi Girls, I'm back again. Still tired, and still taking Lasix, but otherwise fine. I need to get my gifts organized and ready to mail to the great grands and the kids. Do you know I couldn't find anything for the little boys as souvenirs, but Lori suggested I look on Amazon. I thought she was nuts, but sure enough I found some little Eiffel towers for them which was exactly what I was looking for! I'm not going to let them know I got them from Amazon though! I found a darling teeshirt for Ceci that says (in French) "I am the Sun of the life of the family!" which I thought was very appropriate. She is 3 mos old now.
After we left Paris and boarded the cruise ship in Lyon, we saw about 8 or 10 small towns, did lots of wine tastings, went to a truffle farm and watch 2 Labs find a few truffles and then when in the farm house where we were treated to some sliced truffles on French bread, along with wine. We also went to the Camargue region in the very southern part of France to a ranch where they raised the unique white Camargue horses, the bulls for the French bull fights (they don't kill the bulls in France). We got to meet the family that owns the ranch, have a wonderful luncheon there serenaded by the Fr. cowboys (gardiens) and then we went out on a hay wagon to see the horses and the bulls in the pastures and also see their red rice fields. One of my favorite days. We also took a little train around Avignon to see all the medieval bldgs and the Palace of the Popes, from the time of the Great Schism in the middle ages when there were French popes. We had a special dinner in the courtyard of a Chateau belonging to the Duc d'Uzes. I posted some pictures of the interior on FB. We also went through many locks on the river which was interesting. We had a 7 course gala dinner on ship a couple nights before we left. There was something to keep us busy all the time if we liked. I paced myself by necessity. John did some things on his own when I sat out.
They had us tested for Covid on Sat. on board and got the negative results the next AM, so had no problems going through the various airlines and getting home.
Bunny was rather down when we brought her home, but she has forgiven us now and is back to normal.
We've had cold, rainy days the past 2 days. I don't mind the cooler weather but don't like the dreary days.
Mary Page, we have one lady in our center who is 111, but I haven't met her. I don't think she ever leaves her room. However, we have a lot of people in the 90's and early 100's. We're some of the younger ones. You'll have to have your l00th on Zoom so we can all attend!
Mary, glad all your reports are good.
Jane, have fun with Patricia this weekend.
Thank you, Marilyn, Darlene, and everyone else for the welcome home.
Patricia, the idea of frozen slush horrifies me. I'm way past enjoying snow and ice.
Hi to everyone else I've not mentioned. Have a nice weekend. Sharon
It was a wonderful weekend with Patricia. She went with us to our Friday night group, then back here for "afters" aka light dessert. I'd found some decorated sugar cookies and some gluten free choc chip. That with wine supplied the "sugar rush" :uglystupid2: :2funny:
Saturday she and I went to C R and we easily found the apple orchard and she was able to get a 40# box of "seconds" for their family apple weekend of making cider. We also did some shopping and she found several things she wanted, so all good.
This morning, she washed 4 windows for me in my fam room. She'd brought some laundry as her washer and dryer both are not working. They're from Sweden and getting parts is a problem, so they are going to have to remodel their laundry room to get other units in. There's a $150.00 charge to just come out and diagnose the problem with the machines.
We also have me set for winter. We dumped my hanging baskets, 3 pots of geraniums, have the hoses disconnected from the house and the outdoor water turned off.
Rain is coming, but it's wonderfully cool.
Stay healthy and safe,
Jane
We had a wonderful visit with Kyle and Chloe, his girlfriend.They arrived about 7ish Wednesday evening and came directly here. Spent the evening with us before going to th motel that is just a few yards from the mobile park. There is a Mexican restaurant between us and the motel.
We had lunch at the Mexican restaurant on Friday and they stayed here visiting until about 10 PM. We laughed and joked,I haven't laughed so much in year. even Keith.We had pizza for supper and a little wine. I've not laughed so mch in years. We had a great time. They left for Vancouver yesterday early.
Well my car going into the shop early tomorrow morning and I don't know how long I will be without a car, they said it could be 4 ro 5 days.
Glad Marilyn and Jane had such great visits and food with family. Always special times! Love and laughter is SO good for us!
Margaret and I went out to dinner tonight t0 a local "sushi Thai" restaurant. I had some edamame, a spring roll, and a tuna/avocado sushi roll. Much yum!!!
Oh, Mary; I LOVE that expression: "Much yum!" It tickles me, and I intend to use it. Thank you!
Well, this morning this particular ride into my future began. My phone rang at ten till nine, and the Evaluation is set for Wednesday the 20th and Thursday the 21st. I will overnight at the hospital, and no, one of the kids will not be allowed to stay over with me. Bummer; but I rather expected that, in this time of Covid. I am allowed one of them up until six P.M., so Chip will be able to hang all day. The expectation is that I will be finished and can go home noonish on the 21st; but the exact time is not guaranteed. I really do feel as though I have just climbed aboard the roller coaster and the slow ride to the top will soon begin. I am cautioned to expect a bunch of instructions via email. So here goes, and please hope with me and mine that I pass this Evaluation. Thanks, and have a lovely day. We have a very dark grey one here. Oh, and this is the birthday of my 2nd & 3rd husbands: David & Bob II. It is a comfort to me to know they would be pulling for me.
A gloomy, rainy day here, too. My laundry is all done, except for putting it away, and I plan to simply sit with my heating pad, read all day, and watch it rain.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
MaryPage I will keep good thoughts and wishes for you and for the evaluation.
Mary Page, you are now added to my prayer list for a good evaluation and a good trip on the roller coaster.
Mary, I've never had tuna/avocado sushi but it sounds great. I'm not a big fan of sushi, but definitely like the tuna ones. Nice you got out to dinner with Margaret.
Jane, Patricia is really a great help to you and sounds like fun to be with too. Glad she got her apples.
Marilyn, how wonderful that you had such a great time with Kyle and his girlfriend. Did K enjoy it as much? Too bad the other boys aren't as caring.
It is cool and overcast with a chance of rain here, but I did walk Bunny down to the lake at lunch. My cleaning girl is here now, so that is good. We had a beautiful day yesterday, but not today.
All 3 of the kids called over the weekend, so that was good to catch up and tell them about my trip. Melanie & Sangmin had their 35th anniversary the 4th and Brian & Traecy had their 29th Yesterday. Hard to believe they've been married so long.
Have a nice week everyone. John's birthday is Thursday. #83!
Sharon
Today I made 10 jars of jam. 5each of Strawberry and then mixed Strawberry,Blackberry I hope they set up overnight. I have enough blackberries for another batch which I will do tomorrow.I also want to pur up another 12 jars of Sauerkraut .
This will have to take place after I get my car back..
Thank you for the prayers, Sharon. I always think they cannot be anything but good. I am still happily filled with delight over your trip. It turned out so perfectly. Do be sure to get one of John Baxter's books about Paris. It feels to me as though he dips his pen in an inkwell marked "Paris" and writes away. He captures so much of the many flavors of that ancient city.
Thank you for the thoughts, Patricia. I spent all of World War II drawing fervent pathways home across mental maps of the world for each of my uniformed uncles and for my father. "Bring him home safe; bring him home safe," was my mantra. I think thoughts and prayers are very powerful parts of the universe. In any event, all of those from my kinship circle who followed the flag came home. Each had experienced more than he wished to, but each came back. The malaria my Uncle Buster picked up in the South Pacific was a hateful visitor to him for the rest of his life. I think their memories were the worst things they brought home.
Foggy day full of shades of grey. No bridge, no Kent Island, no boats in sight. It is way too warm for October still. We'll go up into the eighties again this week.
The most amazing thing about this heart situation is the fatigue. It just takes over and fills up every space of your world.
Happy Day to each of you sweet, sweet people.
After a full day of rain and gloom yesterday, we have today more wind but no rain...that's to come back tomorrow! It's only in the mid 60s, which I like, and it's time to think about switching some clothes around. Time to dig out the heavier things, I guess.
Marilyn...wow...you're really in the jam mood. I've never done that, though my Mom did.
MaryPage...glad you have your dates set up next week for the evaluation.
Sharon...get yourself rested up.
Darlene...hope the temps are cooling down for you.
Mary...it's wonderful Margaret is available to take you where you need to be.
I made my two grocery store trips this morning. I'm amazed at the shortages and the higher prices. One fellow who worked for the company he was stocking at WalMart told me a product I wanted hasn't been available for a long time, and he doesn't know why. I guess it's all related to the truck driver shortages and plant shortages and those ships MP sees on the east coast and the same thing on the west coast. It's going to be worse, I guess, as the holidays approach.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Marilyn, your canned stuff looks terrific. I always enjoy the various things that Margaret puts up.
We're still having what our weather-person is calling "Hot-tober" - temps in the 80s. That's supposed to really change next week, starting with a high of 70 on Sunday, followed by highs in the 60s. Welcome to weather in Tennessee!
Re the shortages - our cooks have been complaining about supplies they've ordered not showing up "on the truck". So we'll have substitutes for the planned menus. Guess it hits home everywhere.
We got our flu shots yesterday. Some of the folks had mild reactions, but I didn't have even as much as a sore arm. :thumbup: Now I'm ready for the Covid booster. We had the Moderna shots, so we'll have to wait until that's approved.
Hope everyBuddy's going to have a good week!
Thanks Mary I canned 4 pints of Blackberry jelly yesterday and I have to redo the Strawberry/blackberry jam with more pectin it didn't set up enough. I am also going to make Blackberry/Pineapppe jelly next week.
My cardiologists office called yesterday and st me up with a stress test and echo gram next Wednesday.
Mary...I didn't have a reaction to the flu shot, and I hope you don't either.
Marilyn...Wow...you're the JAM LADY for sure. Good news on the cardiologist appt.
Nothing exciting here.
jane
Hi Buddies..was good to read about Sharon and John wonderful trip....I miss that...when hubby was alive..we traveled a lot...the temps and humidity is going down some...the weekend is forecast to be real nice and fall like...Marlyn your jam..sounds real good...Jane I haven't got my flu shot yet..hope to next week....A big hello to all...stay safe and well......
Just checking in to see what my Buddies are up to.
Darlene...glad the weather is becoming more comfortable. Here, too. 40s this morning and it's delightful.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
All is well here, jane. The front is supposed to come through here this evening - 80s today, and high in the 60s tomorrow. This is a nice - if weird - time of year.
Happy Weekend to all the Buddies!
Cold front currently in progress here in Dallas. Good wind blowing, and it is down into the 60's. Supposed to be in 40's overnight. Best find another blanket!
That seems so weird, Tomereader. According to our local newspaper, we have a high of 79 and a low of 67 today. Tomorrow we are due for a high of 80, with heavy rain and a thunder storm, and a low of 52. Sunday, we will be sunny again, with a high of 63 and a low of 51. Then our temps are to go up again.
My 2nd husband, David, was from Dallas. i don't remember ever hearing that it was cooler down there than it is up here; but that does not mean, of course, that it wasn't.
Roller coaster here, too. Snow west of us in S.Dakota and further west. We may have patchy frost tonight. I'm glad my flowers are all dumped and the baskets and pots put away.
Also on our news and probably yours as well was the prediction that winter heating costs here will about double this winter. That's really going to hit some families hard.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
I saw that, Jane. Very worrisome indeed. Oil heating is going through the roof, and gas will be expensive, albeit less so than oil. Electric will not go up as much as those two, but it will be more. Inflation scares me to bits. I have an all electric apartment here. The pandemic has sure cost us all a lot of pain and hardship.
Daughter Becky just checked in with me on her arrival back in Kansas City (Missouri) from Dallas. She & Sam went down for several days this week to visit with Sam's brother and sister. They said the traffic in Dallas was just ghastly; much, much worse than they can remember it ever being. It has been some years since they've gone down there.
Oh, yes MaryPage. Traffic in Dallas is ghastly+. Bad enough with just the traffic, but they have several of the major thorofares and IH Highways torn to heck and back. Everyone has to find a shortcut to get where they're going anymore. I was born here, lived all my life here, and each year they decide to tear something up to make it better? Huh? The construction usually takes 2 or more years to complete and then they start planning to add on or remove bridges/overpasses and change up entrance and exit ramps, so you don't know whether you're coming or going.
I remember when we'd go through Dallas-Ft. Worth on our way to S. Texas. Multi level 4 and 6 lane highways...I was always concerned we'd make a wrong exit and be headed for the Pacific Ocean before we could get off and back again!!
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It's a beautiful, cool morning here...44° and bright and sunny...not a cloud in the sky, but a nice breeze, too. I dug out my heavier stuff...and it feels so good.
I keep talking about switching my closet around, but I haven't gotten to it yet. I did do a cleanout of old stuff from my medicine cabinet and from my makeup basket. I don't wear makeup much any more...and so I needed to discard stuff I'd gotten in those "free" sample packs you used to get...and maybe still do...when you bought a product. I did keep some mosturizer I like for the winter months.
The birds are so noisy lately...I put out a suet cake and we'll see if they're interested in that yet.
Exciting life I lead, huh!! :2funny: :coolsmiley:
I'm off to get some breakfast...am trying to follow med directions and take my thyroid pill a 1/2 hour before I eat. Now it's time for English muffin with pear cinammon jam and extra cinammon added. :thumbup:
My school where I taught for 26 yrs has 86 cases of Covid out of 900 students!They think the cases are dropping so they're saying by Tuesday they'll drop the mask mandate. They blame it on homecoming a couple weeks ago. These are kids who could have been vaccinated. ::)
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane, I would expect to see more new cases within the two-week incubation period when they drop more safety measures, masks and others.
i changes my avatar a few days ago, the Buddies didn't even notice. I feel invisible. LOL In fact I was invisible before I put that picture in.LOL (no picture)
All is well here, cold this morning.
Marlyin...I did notice your new picture...love it.....beautiful lady...can't believe it's onl 72 degrees here today...a nice change from heat and humidity....hope everyone has a great weekend
Marilyn - saw your new photo on FB. I guess I never look at the photos here. Shame on me!
You're looking great!
jane, my youngest is taking a friend to a funeral in So Alabama this weekend, and is concerned. Jean is diabetic and asthmatic, has been vaccinated with J&J. And she's doing into a hotbed of non-vaccinated people. She's not planning to go to the funeral service, just help her friend with the driving and dog-sitting, but still...
Traffic in or near a city of any size is a nightmare, IMO. Frankly, I'm glad I'm not driving anymore.
The storm last night was a big one. No damage in this immediate area, and I have no idea how much rain we got, but it started about 6 p.m., and rained hard off and on all night long. It's lovely today, though - sunny, cool, and breezy.
Hope your team wins!
Patricia...You are so right, unfortunately.
Darlene...hurrah for nicer temps for you. It's 56 here now, and I love it. I guess it's a good thing I'm a "northerner" ... these temps work better with this old body.
Marilyn...sorry...as Darlene said, I saw the new pic and it's lovely...and then it slipped from my mind.
Mary...I'm glad Jean is careful...with diabetes and esp. asthma, she sure doesn't need additional lung problems. My neighbors drove to St. Louis yesterday...well, Altona, IL, to get on the ship back up the Mississippi...the same one you and John took. It was so fun to meet you both in Dbq that day you docked there.
I'm watching Auburn and Arkansas game and thinking of our Sue. I think I'll email Tim and see if I can find out how she's doing.
Take care and stay safe!
jane
Tomereader, one of the things Becky complained of was: "Mom, there was no green. There were no green spaces! It was all a concrete jungle."
David grew up in a beautiful Dallas, and he was devoted to it. He stayed as long as he could! He grew up on Bryn Mawr Avenue in Highland Park and went to St. Mark's and then SMU. He got a job with a newspaper, and they sent him to Amarillo, and then to D.C., where I met him. Dallas still had a lot of green the last time we were all gathered there in 1997. Now all the older generation are dead and gone, as are most of our generation. I did love Dallas back in the day. I expect I would not admire it now.
Marilyn, I'm sorry: I DID notice your change in picture; I just had other things on my so-called mind, and failed to comment. Believe me truly when I say that I never miss a word anyone has to say, nor do I not notice photos. It is true I am one of this world's most unobservant people; but I do pay attention in here. I told myself you are a good-looking woman! I should, of course, have told you!
Patricia, there was an article in our paper this morning about the oil checks and the 600 thousand plus who would be getting them this year and what the size would be. Why did I think they quit that a few years ago? Was it being contemplated or something?
We have been having a beautiful day, but they are calling for a heavy storm with lots of rain later. Is that your storm, Mary? If so, we really don't want or need it./color]
Jane, as I grow older, I too have noticed the cooler air is easier for these old, beat-up lungs to breathe, as well and all.
Oh, DO please ask about Sue! I miss her very much.
MaryPage, it's politics with the governor facing a recall, trying to take that out of a reserve fund and send it out to boost his ratings. People don't realize that once that reserve fund is empty, there is no more oil money to refill!
MaryPage, Dallas still has a lot of green, but in the neighborhoods, not where the roadways, highways, expressways come together. I would suppose a lot of the green got bull dozed in making these flyovers, etc. My daughter who only lives 55 miles from here, is always oohing and ahhing over all the trees and green spaces here, as her town, although growing a lot, was fairly small to begin with, then growth began to happen as folks moved East of Dallas, and her city tried to catch up to the growth, with improving streets (which are still awful--smooth now, but redesigned with extra lanes for turning, and that creates logjams sometimes) and if ever there were trees, and grassy medians, they are no more!
A lot of the beautiful homes over near Highland Park (the smaller ones) have been torn down to build McMansions. Even our area here, out near White Rock Lake, the homes are being torn down to build something that doesn't fit with the existing neighborhood. Gentrifying, be dammed. There is no personality to neighborhoods anymore.
jane, that was a good trip. And, I think, the last one we took before our trip to the Canadian Rockies where John died. I still recommend the American Cruise Line to everybody.
MaryPage, I guess you're getting "my" storm - it's on the leading edge of a cold front blowing through.
Mary Page, I've been watching & reading about your heart condition. Been there & done that. Like Mary, mine was open down the middle. Had 3 by-passes so they sliced the leg from knee to ankle to get that vein. I've talked to 2 other people that had by-passes & their doctors did a "nip" at the top & bottom & slipped it out. I got the pig valve, recommended by several doctors, but they are working on a new version (my kids keep track) that appears to have no time limits. I was told mine would last "up to 15 years" but last year the doc that put in a couple stents wanted to replace my valve with the one through the artery & I told him NO, it was only 7 years & I have not found what to expect the length of the newer one but I'm going to try to hold off for the one being tested now.
My son had to have his aortic valve replaced a couple years ago because his GP let an infection go on for a couple years & it settled on that valve. So risky they had to do antibiotics so strong for a week before surgery, was direct into the heart. Anyway, I would rather be the guinea pig for the one with no time limit for my son's sake.
Because I have a problem with all kinds of meds, I convinced my cardiologist to allow NO pain meds if I made it through the surgery (knowing they had to use stuff to put me out). He did the heart cath without any pain meds & reminds everyone in ear shot that I did it. When he started the cath he said, "Shirley, I'm just going to give you a little something to take the edge off"... and I insisted, "YOU PROMISED".... so it was much harder on him than me.
After coming out of the operation I had nothing but Bayer aspirin (250 mg), for ME it is easier to keep my head clear & I am tougher without any chemical holding me back. I don't recommend this to anyone, but works best for me. Besides, Bayer works as my blood thinner & still only thing I take (for blood thinner or anything).
When A-fib hit hard about the 3rd day after surgery I said okay to a med injected. I was doing great with the walking up to then but every day after I had more trouble walking the hall... so they kept me 8 days. I went home on a Sat with a 'script for that A-fib & that was only med I was taking. By Monday night I was still not able to change that dressing & Cas knew I was only half me so suggested we cut the pill in half. Sure nuff, next morning I got up, ripped than bandage off & was almost normal. That lasted 3 days & the body went into overload so we cut the half in half, 3 days later I quit taking them & no problem since with A-fib.
Because my body reacts different from most, I don't offer advice to even my own kids. Nothing but, you need to know your own body & what you can tolerate. Ask questions, any that pop into your mind. Lots of us out here that have had heart surgery & survived, we'll all be praying for you. The open heart surgery wasn't nearly as bad as it sounds, not fun, but I don't think I'm as afraid of it a second time as I was of cataract surgery (and that turned out to have problems). Think tough. I never did ask Mary if she was short winded before & if her surgery helped. I was and still am very short winded, not sure if it is habit or lack of exercise or what.
Sadly, I go for my last check up with my buddy the cardiologist on Wed. the 27th. I plan to ask him if he will come visit me "as a friend" when I do go for that next surgery. I will feel more at ease if he can raise his eyebrows at the new kid taking over. I've been expecting him to retire for several years but dreaded the day. He was Cas' doctor before taking me on 30+ years ago. My son had a younger cardiologest and surgeon in the same group so hope to pick them for my new doctors, everyone in the family was impressed with them. And now I will shut up, will not be offended if y'all are rolling your eyes at this long post (I mean well). ;)
Good to hear from you Shirley. I was diagnosed with "mild to moderate COPD" by a pneumonologist in early 2017. I saw her because of my shortness of breath. I first saw a cardiologist in August 2019 because of increased ankle swelling that didn't go down overnight. Turns out I have persistent a-fib - don't really know how that feels, because obviously it's "normal" for me. I saw the cardiologist last week. My EKG then was unchanged from previous ones, but he wants me to see the pacemaker folks and have the heart rate slowed a bit. That's set up for this Thursday. I don't know what that's supposed to do, but I see the doc again two weeks after that. Like you said, the recovery from the heart surgery wasn't as bad as I had imagined.
Patch, patch, patch!
Mary...Ray and I sure enjoyed seeing you and John again that day...and I remember the good time meeting more of your Texas family at the restaurant in Weslaco. AND, it really is "patch, patch, patch" at this point in our lives.
Shirley...always good to see you popping in. Come by more often.
I did my Sunday "work"...that means I did very little. I did change the location of two chairs in my "family" room..."sun room"...7 windows in here that face mostly south...and where I spend most of my time.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies,
jane
Shirley and Mary, I am deeply interested in every word you write of your experiences.
For all of my lifetime, I have been one who gags over details of things medical. I don't like medical movies or TV shows, and I die a million deaths over seeing all of those needles going into arms on all of the news shows since the Pandemic began. I think folk are either medical, or they are not. My paternal grandfather was a surgeon. An uncle was a pediatrician. Both my mother and my step mother were nurses. and now one daughter and two granddaughters are nurses. I keep telling the latter that I want NO description of what is going on: just quickie advice as to what I should do. Honestly, I appreciate every speck of your history in the areas currently hitting me.
I started out with just Arrhythmia, and then went to A Fib. I took it for granted that would be the end of heart surprises, but then the Congestive Heart Failure came on like Gang Busters. That is what was listed as the cause on Bob's death certificate. Bummer.
Well, mebbe I'll be lucky, and mebbe I won't. I really enjoy my family, and want to bring them all together again for my 100th birthday party. I will be blistering mad if that doesn't happen. Death does not frighten me; my upset is entirely a selfish response filling my brain with all the things I still want to do.
By the way, MaryPage, I'm another with NO interest in nursing, doctoring or anything related. I still don't want to deal with it so in self defense, I ignore the terms. Cas kind of gave up when he was told he had congestive heart failure. I was also shocked when the term came up for me a year or so ago. I may be sticking my head in the sand but for now just going to call the shots by the way I feel. I'm very short winded but nothing they've done so far changed that. For right now I am content to go day by day without doing anything but living my way. I'll keep watching to see how you do, it's a challenge to keep going but I'm with you for having that 100th party with all the smiles! :thumbup:
Oh, Shirley! We are cut from the same cloth. It is so lovely to know that!
My admiration for those who can work the miracles of being medically inclined reaches to the limits of this universe; but I get a little nauseated over every pill or palliative, and don't really yearn to know how they came about or what they will do for me. We fixiate here in my household on things I have said for years, actually eons. When Chip asks me what he can do for me, I answer: "New body, big check." It, along with many other family idioms, is ingrained in our immediate culture.
Now I have to shuffle along through this day, checking off each item on my to do list. Today it includes putting some pills back in their original bottles from my little daily boxes, as I am not to take Eliquis, and some others, between now and checking into the hospital early Wednesday morning. Hi Ho, Hi ho!
Morning, Friends...
Slow day here...not sick, but just don't feel any energy...whole body aches. So, me, a cup of tea and my heating pad.
I hope you all are having a much better day.
Jane
Wednesday I too am going to the hospital early in the morning. Onl for me it it will be a stress tesxt them an Echo cardiogram. No worries from me as I walk every day and the treadmills doesn't scare me. I used it every time I went to the gym.[/b]
Today's my birthday, such as it is, so I'm writing in red! This is not a red-letter birthday though. Thank goodness we celebrated in France, because we can't now. John woke up weak and dizzy and cold Sunday AM. His temp was really low, so I called the Dr and she said it sounded like the start of Covid, in spite of all our vaccinations. He still doesn't feel well today and the Brookdale nurse is going to come over and test us both for it. I slept on the couch last night, but I'm sure if he has it, I will get it too. If he has it we will have to be in quarantine of course and have our dinners delivered.
Just to add to the mess, on Saturday, I went to play bridge with a group and when I left the club house, I tripped on uneven pavement and fell smack down on it. I now have a black eye, cheek, lower jaw, bruised rib, scraped knee and hand. I'm a beautiful shade of blue and violet. Fortunately, it was bumps and bruises and nothing serious.
Other than that, we got our flu shot, mailed back my 2 prs of Zappos shoes that didn't fit right, looked for a balcony rail planter, but Walmart was out, so I ordered it from Amazon. I want to fill it with pansies for the winter. I have also packaged up all the French gifts for the great grands and the kids which John was supposed to mail tomorrow, but now won't be able to, so don't know when they will go out.
So that's why I haven't been posting. Marilyn, I commented on your picture on FB and just saw it here. The perfect avatar. Your jams sound delicious. Like Jane, I've never done that, though my mom
All of your heart surgeries scare me to death. I'm so glad you all came through them well and pray that Mary Page will too. My CHF has never caused me any major problems, some fatigue and shortness of breath, but that is all. I take Coreg which is specifically for CHF and consider it my magic pill. I do have some valve leakage but minor. I just got a call from my cardio's office to call and make my annual appt.
Jane, I've put away my capris but need to get out my cords. It's chilly today, around 69 and supposed to be in low 70's all week.
Mary, the riverboat cruise sounded really nice. Did you get off and sight see much?
Darlene, I'm glad you enjoyed my trip tales. And yes, MP, the first chance I get to the library I will look for John Baxter.
The nurse came and gave us our tests while ago. We should hear in 1-3 days. Till then, we have to stay put.
Take care all of you. Sharon
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Sharon...HAPPY Birthday....sorry to hear of your fall and that your hubby isn't feeling well...will add you both to my prayers....reading about John Baxter....that is my Dads name...been gone several years now strange occurrence....Marlyin good luck on your test....the treadmill goes pretty fast at end of test....Hi to all reading.
Hope you have enjoyed a very Happy Birthday, Sharon. It was a lovely day here.
Hope each of you enjoys Sweet Dreams tonight.
Sharon, you are certainly having an early birthday - very eventful! I hope your Covid tests are negative - fingers definitely crossed there! We loved the river trips. The boats dock every night, and usually local folks take passengers on tours or for programs. Many times the towns have revived their riverfronts, so there is lots to see and do just walking around the area. The accommodations are probably not as elegant as on Viking, etc., in Europe, but plenty comfortable and the food is always good. I've just gotten a flyer from a new-to-me group - Victory Cruise Lines. The trips look interesting - not really river cruises, but East Coast coastal cruises.
I've been having trouble with my left eye the last few days. I asked the nurse to check it, and she says I have a stye. Amazing, in that in my 85 years, I've never had one before, and none of my girls ever did. I'm using some OTC drops and warm compresses, and hope that forestalls a trip to the eye doc.
Let's hang in there, Buddies!
Morning, Buddies.
Tomorrow will be a big day for MaryPage and Marilyn.
Sharon...hope your tests are negative. Ouch on the fall. We bruise so easily, at least I do.
Darlene...our weather to change again tomorrow...to highs in the 50s.
Mary...hope that stye pops and you get relief. I've never had one either. They look like they hurt...a lot.
I think I'll go tomorrow for my Covid booster. Today is pedicure at 3:00. Still not feeling much energy. These roller coaster weather changes do that to me.
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
General Powell is the perfect example of an older person who should have been on complete shutdown, as I have chosen to be.
He had his Covid shots, but had at least two biggie ailments that we know about. One was Parkinson's. The other was metastasized Melanoma, and I have not heard where it had gone to. My Bob was a golf player, and he had just about every skin cancer you may have heard of. Melanoma is the most dangerous, and yes, it can metastasize. Bob's went to his lungs, and both lungs were full of twirling tumors. The doctors wanted him to take a new drug that was not yet on the approved list. So we requested approval, and it took weeks, but it DID get approved by our insurance! We were so very happy. It cost $15,000.00 a month! All paid for! By the time Bod died two months later of Congestive Heart Disease, those tumors were considerably less in number. The new med was working!
But back to General Powell, it was the two other ailments that kept the vaccine shots from giving him enough immunity. So he got the newer, more dangerous variant of Covid despite the shots. Exactly what COULD happen to me. Two ailments on my list of more than two are C.O.P.D. and Diabetes. It is doubtful my shots are fully protecting me. I'm going to get that booster shot of Moderna, but still keep to myself until enough folks get vaccinated to give the nation herd immunity.
I look forward to getting tomorrow & Thursday behind me. And I am full of hopes they will decide they can fix me up. Good luck to you, Marilyn, and all good wishes to each and every one of you. I'll be reporting in later.
MaryPage...you'll be in our special LIGHT tomorrow and Thursday, as will Marilyn.
The news seems determined not to mention that the General had both Parkinson's and the Melanoma and chemo. Those of us who've been through cancer and chemo KNOW how our bodies are compromised.
jane
They went into quite a lot of detail about the cancer and chemo compromising his vaccines on CBS. It's a shame. He was a great man.
Mary Page, I will be saying special prayers for you tomorrow & Thursday. Good luck.
Marilyn, good luck on your stress test too. They aren't much fun.
John is feeling normal now and now the Dr thinks it may have been dehydration due to his flu shot. She says they are seeing some of that now. Anyway, we are still waiting for results on the test. I tried sleeping on the couch again last night, but wasn't having much luck, so at 2 AM, I went into the bedroom, put a small pillow upright between our pillows and slept in bed, falling asleep immediately. I think I have probably been exposed regardless if he does have Covid.
They didn't deliver our dinner till 7 last night and the ice cream was naturally soup. But I heard from all 3 kids and had a glass of wine, so it wasn't too bad.
Enjoy your pedicure, Jane. It's supposed to be up to 80 tomorrow! What a roller coaster. Not good.
Mary, I've never had a sty, but I hope it heals quickly. The river cruise sounds like fun. Was there much motion? Being the Mississippi, I would expect it to. I don't know whether I could handle it or not. I have such a problem with motion sickness. That's why we don't take Cruises anymore. We tried 3--Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Alaska inter waterway. Even with Dramamine, and patches and a bracelet, I felt it and felt so drugged up to boot.
Not much happening around here. Stay well everyone. Sharon
Sharon, I don't remember noticing any motion on the river cruises, but I'm not particuarly sensitive to that. I'd think any salt-water trips would definitely be subject to motion. When we were quarantined, I recommended that they not ever plan to have an ice cream product for dessert. There was no way it wasn't going to melt.
jane, sorry about your creakies. Weather is so changeable at this time. I'll be getting my booster shot as soon as Moderna is approved, or mix-and-match is approved. They'll be giving them here at Morning Pointe as soon as there is official approval.
Thinking of Marilyn and MaryPage with their tests tomorrow. I have my fasting labs and pacemaker tweaking on Thursday.
I get to meet a newly discovered nephew on Thursday ! My brother fathered him when he was a teenager & I don't think he knew of him . My brother isn't living , so we will never know . The nephew did a search on ancestry & our family name was a link ! He contacted the link to my brother's granddaughter . I was contacted by an aunt of the granddaughter & she asked me if I knew of my nephew's mother's name . Yes ! My sister & I both knew of her from church ! He has been in contact with the family on facebook & he told me it was so nice to call me " Auntie", The family have all welcomed him in !!
alpiner, how great to find a new family member. The ancestry/DNA searches have really turned up some surprises, haven't they.
Alpiner...hurrah on your nephew finding your family!
Sharon...glad John is doing better, too. Kathy, on the river cruise, can't do ocean cruises either, but seems ok with river ones. As long as she can see the shore on both sides, she's ok.
Mary...DNA has indeed turned up surprises....like the local murderer that was found by DNA 39 years after he killed a 17 yr old girl in Cedar Rapids. A VERY distant "cousin" had submitted hers in Oregon, and they narrowed it down and narrowed it down until ol' Jerry and his 2 brothers were the targets. The two brothers checked out ok. Ol' Jerry didn't and so he's now in prison for life.
Thinking of MaryPage this morning and Marilyn tomorrow morning, I think it is.
{My memory sure isn't what it used to be.}
Rain was on the radar map for here this morning, but I don't think it ever reached the ground. It's a cool 53, and sunny. I go a little after 2:00 for my booster and then think I'll drive to a nearby town for their WalMart to see if they have a frozen dinner I like from Lean Cuisine...Sticky chicken...my local store is out and the other grocery story doesn't carry it. They are in the process of remodeling and shopping there is a mess.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
Good morning, those DNA searches can sure find some surprising results! My surprise from Ancestory was that everything my family had related through the generations was a fact! Yes, we were Celtic, mainly Irish with Welsh and Scot with two percent Swede and four percent Norwegian to account for those Vikings who often raided the Irish coast. Even the story of being caught up in the land clearances and transported to Charleston Harbor in 1744 was checked out by the DNA trail. So, my surprise was that I already knew.
I, too, am thinking of Mary Page and Marilyn. Hope everything has gone well. Hope Mary's tweaking will tomorrow also.
We got back negative results from the Covid tests, so we are free! John was able to go get his new lenses for his glasses this morning and mail all my pkgs of souvenirs. The cleaning lady came back to ck on us and see if we were ok and she could clean, bless her heart! So the house is nice and clean. She is much more thorough than the previous girl I had and more dependable.
I'm going to try to cover up all my bruises with makeup and go to the dining room tonight. I hope I don't scare anyone.
Not much else going on. Hope all is well. Sharon
Talking about cruises...I went on a Caribbean cruise 2 years ago....My Dr gave me script for a patch...and I didn't get sick at all....had lovely time with daughter..DIL and granddaughters.....I couldn't even tell we were on a. Ship...great memories...Sharon glad yall tested negative...thinking of Mary and Marlyin...Jane wished Texas had your weather...warming up again here
I, too, am hoping all is going well for MaryPage and Marilyn and Mary.
Sharon...hurrah on negative Covid...and great to have a good cleaning lady. My place would be a mess without my Lorie! And hurrah, today is her day to come.
Darlene...hope your weather cools, soon.
It's a typical fall day here...49 degrees, overcast, and foggy with a bit of a drizzle! Perfect for reading the day away.
Only effects from 3rd Pfizer is a sore arm. Muscle aches are due to the rollercoaster weather...79 yesterday...49 now.
Still lots of Covid here.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
I didn't do all that well on the stress test. When they raised the elevation and the speed I only made it for a minute and a half before I couldn't breathe due to the COPD. I was told that I have several leaky valves as well. I don;t know if they will do anything about that or not
Speaking of DNA results, I already knew about having, Russian, English some Scandinavian but what I didn't know was the amount of Inuit was in my DNA. I truly believe that is because of the closeness of Russia and Alaska.I knew that my grandparents and most of their children left Russia in 1917, My father was born in Odessa Ukraine.( My maternal family ancestors came of the ship after the Mayflower.I have that family history in a book kept by my Grandmother.
I've only had one stress test - and couldn't do enough of it to be diagnostic, so they did a "chemical" one. I don't even remember what the results were. It was years ago. What did the results of yours mean,, Marilyn?
My INR today was 3.1, so don't have to go back for another stick for two weeks. The pacemaker reading/adjustment was uneventful and quick. But we had a good big breakfast between the two appointments.
Hope all goes well for MaryPage.
I am home, and worn to a nub. So fatigued I can hardly think. They tell me that is my heart.
I think, on the whole, the visit was a success. I simply lack the strength to write about it now. So later, and thanks for all the good wishes.
The hospital overnight for the Evaluation went well. It is an amazing campus, and a huge one. Acres and acres of land full of medical buildings. Washington Hospital Center. The place has a huge staff, is immaculately clean, and even serves great food!
Their pot roast was to die for! Seriously!
I passed the major test! I DO have a clear vein from my groin to my heart. That was the chief concern. Pheq!
So I go back on November 3 for my Pre-Op and the procedure will take place on November 10. What I have is:
Aortic stenosis severe and Persistent atrial fibrillation. The woman who is the staff link between my cardiologist's office here in Annapolis and the hospital in Washington, D.C. was greatly taken with the noise my heart is making, and she called several different people into my room just to have a listen. She would tell each that what they were hearing was classic perfection for my diagnosis.
Well, it fits. I have always been accused of being a perfectionist!
Lack of good breathing has made me refer my phone calls, other, than the ones I must take for such things as scheduling, over to Debi. Each of you take a good strong breath, and then be grateful as can be that you can! Feeling constantly out of breath is unpleasant, to say the least.
best love to each of you.
MaryPage, glad your testing went well (and "entertained" the doctors). What is the procedure going to be? Also glad you don't have to wait too long.
Mary, I always ask them not to tell me too much, as I get queasy over medical descriptions. So the basics are a missing heart valve (don't ask me how heart valves turn up missing. Mebbe they just wear out?) and they will go up through a vein in my groin to the heart and put in a manufactured valve. The overnight Evaluation was to go in to that vein and check on whether or not it is "clear" to do that in the least intrusive way. The other option, according to my cardiologist, was that they treat me palliatively and I might have a couple of years. Don't be concerned, as the doctors in this particular clinic really know what they are doing. I am fussed up over the physicality of this ailment and the enormous amount of stuff that needs to be done regarding it, and so forth; but I am certain all will be well and I will be better than new.
You can Google Washington Hospital Center and see what a great reputation they have.
MaryPage, as I've said, I have two artificial valves, and they seem to be working just fine - at least they have for the past two years. :) Glad they can go through the vein.
Mary, you cheer me up considerably, deed you do! Thanks.
My daughter Anne sent me an email this afternoon that has had me spewing out unladylike language ever since. I am going to copy & paste her story, rather than put it in my own words. I should tell you that Miles is six and in First Grade in a private school that he just started in on Monday of this week. The school switch was due to his mother, my granddaughter Melissa, being asked to fill the empty slot of Science teacher there, the grade school she herself attended, as did her daughter Bella. But it was a bit over the top to have Will & Miles both there at the same time. Then this offer came out of the blue, and included half tuition for Will and a quarter tuition for Miles. Too good to turn down!
So here is Anne's email. Impossible to believe, but it is real!
"Besides a new job for Melissa and a new school for Willem and Miles, this happened: Miles fell off the monkey bars on Wednesday and was hiding that he was crying in the corner during aftercare. The next morning he couldn't put clothes or his backpack on. Pediatrician then was seen and ordered an x-ray. Broken elbow. The ortho center said they would see him in a WEEK!!!!! (I am very upset with their scheduling people!!!) But their pediatrician called and Miles was seen this afternoon. Hard cast from shoulder to over his hand . . . which has to stay dry.
Poor Melissa . . . and poor Miles, who didn't want his new friends to see him crying."
I have run into such thick schedulers recently, and I am wondering if they are totally clueless about matters medical.
MaryPage, I hope your little guy is pain-free soon. In the years I worked for orthopedists, this would not have happened in quite that way. He might have been scheduled to come into the office in a week, but only after having been seen and treated in the ER. In fairness to them, fractures do need to be immobilized quickly, but not necessarily casted or surgically treated immediately. Plus, although not in this case obviously, sometimes fractures don't actually show up on x-ray until a week or so after an injury. Case in point, I fell and broke my shoulder/upper arm on a Friday. An ambulance took me to the ERm x-rays were made, the arm immobilized and in a sling. I went home for the weekend, and didn't see the orthopedist until Monday, when he did the initial surgery.
Oh, little man, Miles, was trying to be so brave.
A very crisp 28 here this morning! Weatherguessers say to get all errands done today as tomorrow will be "nasty"..cold, blustery, and rain, rain, rain.
So, I'm in my sweats ..so glamorous... :D and off to do some errands.
Jane
Yes, he was, Jane. I find stories about the youngest of my great grandchildren are the thing that keep me alive and celebrating. Each is my favorite. Each is the dearest thing in this whole wide world. I beg my children for the latest chapters of their little lives they can relate to me. Yes, they are the fuel for my furnace.
Mary, did you have 2 valves put in at one time, or one valve each at two different times?
Two of my 13 granddaughters are nurses, as is my daughter Anne, Both Joanna and Tracy have emailed (I do not do FaceBook and dislike the telephone now that I have loss of breath) to cheer me on and each recommends I will heal faster and be more comfortable if I have cardiac rehab. Mary?
Sandy Dapph has emailed, as well and all, and I sent her back a regular encyclopedia she will be reading until a week from next Wednesday. Might as well not waste all that brain-burning; so here is some of it:
They did an "Evaluation" at the hospital this past week. My takeaway is a badly purpled groin area just where my uppermost right thigh attaches to my torso. It is also both stiff and in a pricking sort of way, painful in just a reminding manner. It also has some red and some yellow splashed around it. This is where they went into a vein and went all the way up to my heart and found there is no barrier whatsoever. "Clear!", they called; and I knew they would agree to this life-saving procedure. Whoopee! The old crone is not to have her high hopes for having her all-family 100th birthday party in 2029 dashed at this time.
They still won't let you sleep. Just like every other hospital world-wide, they are determined to wear you down and tire you out. You would think, from their outrageous behavior, that Midnight were High Noon!
As for the race to ruin MaryPage's hours of sleep, this is what took place:
I put my lights out and my head on my pillow at about five minutes to nine. Exhausted. Exhilarated. And went promptly to sleep.
To be awakened approximately half an hour later. Someone wanted to take my "vitals." That was done less than an hour ago, I growled. Yes, but we have to do it again.
This went on at ten and ten thirty. I was ready to kill. At eleven, a very tidy woman I had never seen before came in to go over breathing methods with me. I told her she HAD to be kidding. At eleven-thirty there were two of these jokers. At Midnight I lost it. My voice rose as I accused them of having me on. Of being a posse to dispossess me of my sleeptime. I told them, as two more joined the two already in the room, followed shortly by two more, and now there were six (6!), that they were to get out and leave me to sleep until morning, or I would pick up the phone and call Administration and file a complaint immediately. The nurse in charge, a male, changed expression and begged me not to do that. I lifted my arm imperiously, pointing to the door, and yelled: "Get Out! Get out, shut the door behind you, and Do Not Disturb me again!"
They couldn't leave fast enough. My door shut behind them. I put my precious head down on my pillows and fell fast asleep. The shift changed at 7:00 A.M., so they had to come in at six-thirty to take those damn vitals. I let them. End of story.
Moral of story? You need not be yanked around just because you are an ancient being of ninety-two. Assert yourself. Be the Authority. Manage to get what you need.
MaryPage, I had both done at the same time - surgically. At the time, doing the two I had replaced through the vein approach had not been approved by the CDC. I don't know if it has now or not. The surgery was only about two weeks after I had first been told that I needed such a procedure. When I left the hospital, I did about 10 days of inpatient rehab at the great rehab facility in Chattanooga. After discharge from there, it was highly recommended to do outpatient rehab through the cardiac/hospital program, but then I moved to Margaret's house - then Morning Pointe, so never had that avaiable. I would probably have done it had I stayed in Chattanooga.
I had to laugh at your tale of getting people out of your room in the middle of the night. In the rehab hospital, they usually came by about 3:30 am to take blood every day. I grumbled, but after the first two times, I realized the phlebotomist (a young man) was SO good, that I didn't even fully wake up when he came around. I became aware that he was there stuck out my arm, and he did the deed, and headed back out. ;)
Marilyn, I'm sorry about the stress test. What does that mean they will have to do? Take care of yourself.
Mary Page, I nearly fell out of my chair laughing at you telling the group of nurses or whoever to get out! Way to go! I'm glad you have your surgery scheduled so soon. Prayers are with you. As for you great grandson, what a brave little boy he is. Precious. I hope he heals quickly.
Jane, I think we're to have rain tomorrow too. I didn't have any problem with the booster either other than the sore arm.
Don't know if I told you or not, but I got a rail planter for my balcony and planted a flat of pansies in it. It is right in front of the sliding glass doors and where I will be able to see them all winter. So pretty! And the deer can't get them!
Other than that, nothing new here. Oops forgot, Melanie's husband went in for an emergency appendectomy yesterday and due to the infection and all is still in the hospital, but should go home tomorrow.
Hi to all. Stay well. Sharon
Sharon, sorry about your son-in-law's surgery, but glad he's doing okay. Your pansies look lovely (on FB), but don't bet the deer won't try to get up on the deck to chew on them. I've seen that happen. ;D
Way to go MaryPage!!
My brother-in-law had a valve replaced by the vein method...much easier recovery than the open heart method.
Sharon...I had my emergency appy removed in the fall, too. When I checked in for surgery later that night, the nurse said I was the 3rd appy to come in that night. Apparently fall is big for appendectomies. :2funny: Who knew they had a "season." haha
The idea of winter pansies I no longer see. I only saw them when we went to Texas for the winter. Here there are no "flowers" for winter. It was 28 the other morning and it'll get a lot colder before it warms up again. ;D
This very rural county is still only 57% vaccinated. AAAAGGGGHHHH!!
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good Morning Buddies. All is well here, We haven't floated away yet. LOL The rains are horrible, at least here where we live there won't be any floods. Just a very high surf.
I hope you are doing well after your procedure MarPage I would have loved to see the look on their faces when you told them to
"Get Out"
I have to schedule booster shots for Keith and I to get the Moderna Booster
Marilyn...thanks for checking in...weather for your part of the west coast looks beyond awful.
Alpiner...I think you're in southern CA, so hope you're all safe and dry.
It was sunny this morning so I got out to take care of some things I'd been thinking about. I decided to switch my prescriptions from WalMart to a local drugstore. I'm tired to WalMart not getting my 'scripts from my medical person and then the long wait lines to get refills, etc. I used to get all my 'scripts at this local pharmacy before we started going to TX. It was so much easier to get refills down there with a WalMart provider, but I don't need to worry about that anymore.
I also stopped at the favorite "pub" for my lunch.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Jane.....So far today it is cloudy with light showers expected this evening . The weather report says we will get less then an inch of rain .
i sallied forth today and got my Moderna booster shot.
Then Chip drove me to our Hallmark store, where I picked up their mini train ornament for 2021. I collect them, and not for my small tree. I put them around the tree. They are beautifully done miniatures of real locomotives and cars. Some years they have 3 pieces, some 2, and some only 1. This years has three.
Then just down the walk in the same shopping center to visit Fresh Market, one of my favorite places in this world. Among other goodies, I bought one of their roast chickens, as they make the best in town, a pint of their lobster bisque (to have on toast and feel certain I shall die happy) and a container of roasted garlic cheddar spread. Debi is going to take Chip to BWI Wednesday evening to fly to Seattle to go to a Halloween party with a friend. Seriously. He will be gone a week. Debi wants to come by every day, but I have told her that won't do; she must only interfere with my life every Other day. I can gorge on the garlic on that day I am left alone!
I then picked up a Greek salad at a Greek restaurant; Chip brought home a lamb kabob.
My nurse daughter, Anne, called the hospital I have to go to for a Pre-Op on the 3rd to ask if it can possibly be done by phone and since I just spent 2 days & 1 night there. Anne is my signed and sealed medical authority. They had her name, so it went well, but they MUST see me for about 16 reasons on the 3rd. Oh well. Until then, I am going to try to stay home and enjoy life.
For those of you who enjoyed the mental picture of me telling the six staff members to "get out", believe me when I say that No one enjoyed that more than I.
It started raining here about ten minutes ago, and is supposed to continue all night. I plan to watch DUNE on HBOMAX tonight. I read and adored the book, albeit I only remember now that there was lots of sand. A planet covered in sand. I also watched the previous movie, eons ago, and only remember there was lots of sand. I sort of sense I enjoyed it, but felt it was no where near as good as the book.
Have a happy evening, followed by sweet dreams.
Alpiner...thanks for letting us know you're ok with that weird west coast weather. I was watching the SF football game last night and it was a mess.
MaryPage...good for you getting out to a couple of your fav shops. There aren't any Hallmark stores here anymore.
jane
Morning, Buddies!
It's a lovely morning here...low 40s..and sunshine. I did a short walk this morning, and did some chores...throwing away old hose from another life! The last time I wore panty hose was for Ray's visitation and then funeral.
I did find some cuddle duds that will be comfy when the snow is flying.
Nothing exciting here. Rains to return Wed-Fri.
Take care and stay healthy,
Jane
Good morning, Jane! We had a quarter-inch of snow yesterday that at least covered the ice. And we're expecting snow this evening, another quarter to half an inch. Many do not realize about the Arctic that it has to warm up to gain enough humidity for snow. For an area covered in forest and surrounded by various types of waters, it is dry here.
There is nothing pressing today; the construction crews have finished the various balconies, windows, and sliding glass doors on all five floors. So we're good for another twenty years. I've also used the time in returning everything to their places in trashing and donating most of the items long stashed in the back corners or the back of closets now if it would only remain this way.
I am spending the afternoon in the car dealership while they fix a recall. It turns out to be a half day procedure. So, a service rep took me to subway to grab some lunch I'm eating in their "customer lounge." Yet, I now see my car being pulled into the parking lot. Hopefully, they're done with it.
Hi everyone....just checking in...we have cooler temps today...but the wind is blowing like crazy....Jane I dislike having to take my vehicle in....always a long wait so it seems..I got my flu shot yesterday..arm a little sore..that's all...Mary P will be praying for good results on your ...procedure....Hi Sharon Marlyin...and others reading...hope all are well ...2021 almost gone...hoping for better times ahead.....CC
Hi Gals, nothing much going on here. Weather is really chilly and supposed to rain most of tomorrow, which we need badly. I actually wore a quilted jacket when I took Bunny for her walk at lunch. My cleaning girl came late today and is still working!
Sangmin is home and doing okay, but not doing any jigs. On a no fiber diet.
I played bridge yesterday and actually won for our table. It had been a while.
Mary Page, carry your cell phone with you all the time you are alone, just in case of a problem. I have a pouch that fits on my waist band that holds mine and I put it on first thing in the morning and take it off when I get ready for bed. We have alarm cords in the baths and bedrooms, but if you're not in there, that's not much help. Sounds like you will be eating well anyway.
Jane, I agree that it makes better sense to use a local pharmacy rather than to trek into WM.
Mary, unless the deer around here have Rudolph genes, they won't get my pansies. They are about 10 feet above ground level on the balcony rail. The land falls away down to a woods behind us, but is level in front. I haven't seen any deer for a while. I think they stayed deep in the woods during this hot summer. I hope they will be coming out more now.
Marilyn, it seems like the West Coast has too much or too little rain, but at least the rain put out one of the big forest fires.
Patricia, I don't envy you your snow. It's pretty to look at from inside, but I no longer want to deal with it. I used to love it, but not now.
Hi Darlene, good to see your post.
Have a nice evening, everyone. Sharon
Thank you, Ceci. I appreciate the promise of your prayers more than you can possibly imagine.
Hey, Sharon; how I would love the enjoyment of a good Bridge afternoon. I think it has been at least three, if not four, years since I've played. Being deaf is my chief handicap, but being a whole generation older than anyone there makes me stand out in a way I do not enjoy. And let's face it, I do not have a brain that can evaluate what's going on, or possibly is going on, to my left, to my right, and in my partner's mind and hand, any longer No one in my family around here plays, so I cannot command a just for fun pickup game. Oh well. In addition to my 3-table club, I had my Wednesday Night one. Thirty years we played and laughed and scratched and hollered. Doris and Jane and Carole (I nicknamed her Magnolia, and have called her that forever now) and me. Jane and Doris are both dead. Magnolia hangs on back in Virginia, and I am here. Funny thing, but I was the oldest by a couple of years, while Magnolia was the youngster, being 4 years younger than I. We talk on the phone, or did until I began to suffer from lack of air while going through the exercise of speaking./color]
Tis a dreary, blustery, cold, rainy day here in Iowa. And, I'm in slug mood.
I was annoyed when I found the Hallmark channels I get have gone "all Christmas 24/7." I think starting in mid Oct is a bit too much for me.
Thankfully, I checked Amazon Prime video that Don and Patricia share with me, along with Netflix, and found my favorite "Mr. Monk" and I think all 8 seasons. So I'm slowly working my way through that series.
I was SO annoyed with the dealership's "service reps" yesterday. The guy first said they didn't have the part...it had to be ordered. Yes, I said...I did that. Your people called Tuesday and said it was in and set this time for the installation. No, he says, no parts have come in. SOOO...who called me? Hmmm, well, he'd go check and let me know and showed me to the customer lounge. An hour and a half later, I went back out...oh, what was my name...oh, yes, they had the part...but did I understand it was a half-day deal? No, but I'm here, so do it. At this point, I was VERY close to going back to my "teacher voice" ...the one that says "I've had it with your foolishness. DON'T mess with me." It's VERY closely related to MaryPage's "hospital voice that also says..."I've had it with your foolishness. DON'T mess with me." :)
I got out before that "half day" business, and then went to two large grocery stores there in pursuit of ultrapasturized skimmed milk. Nope...neither had any. Another "supply chain" shortage, I'm sure they'd say.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane, you must have been really fuming by the time you got out of the car place. It sounds like the right hand doesn't know what the left is doing and that's not the way to run a business. I'm afraid my teacher voice would definitely have come out.
Mary Page, it's too bad you can't play bridge anymore. I play with several ladies who are 90+ and do a good job of it. Of course deafness does hinder things. I wish we would get some duplicate bidding boxes to use. It would be much easier for some of the ladies.
I just got a surprise call from one of my old bridge group ladies in Carolina Lakes. She invited me to the annual Christmas luncheon with the girls. If they need a sub, she will call me back and I'll play bridge with them too. It will be so fun to see everyone again.
The vampire came by to draw blood and wouldn't you know, he was a relative novice and after 3 sticks couldn't get any blood, so his boss will have to come at another time.
It's very chilly, but so far no rain. I hope it comes after dinner.
John's sister's birthday is tomorrow. She will be 84. There's only 11 1/2 months between them, so they are called the Irish twins. We sent flowers to the assisted living for all to enjoy.
No other news here. Stay dry and safe. Sharon
Now you've got me curious, Jane. What is Ultrapasturized skim milk? And why did you want some?
Sorry I've been AWOL for a few days. Nothing much to say, I guess. I have had a bad bout of back pain - maybe sciatica, but no leg radiation. Anyhow, it's much better now. I got my lab work done last week, and had an appointment with the PA this morning. All my labs are good, fortunately. So that's a good thing. Also, Margaret has decided that we need to get me a wheelchair, just to have for times when I might need to be "up and around" for some period of time (like to Paul's wedding in December). The PA gave me a prescription for a wheelchair, so my insurance will help pay for me. I think we'll go check one out tomorrow when I'm out for my mani/pedi/haircut.
NaryPage, I miss playing bridge, too. I haven't really played since I left Chattanooga. I guess I could play online, but I just haven't gotten into that.
The ultrapasteurized milk (if this is what jane meant), is in a box and shelf-stored. I used to keep some on the shelf for when we got back from a trip and wanted to have milk and didn't want to go to the store. Then I discovered that milk could be frozen, and I kept a quart or two of milk in the freezer for such times.
Love those "teacher voices"! I was never a teacher, but I surely could pull out the "mother of four girls voice" when it was called for.
Sharon, I didn't know your deck was up so high. I've seen deer climb up steps onto a deck to chomp on the flowers.
Glad Marilyn and alpiner on the west coast are okay with all their intense weather. Glad those mountains out there are getting lots of snow, though. I know California really needs the moisture that comes from that snow pack.
We had our Residents' meeting this afternoon. Plans are underway for us to get our booster shots in-house. It'll probably be in a couple of weeks.
Mary....check on "transfer chairs"...it's what I bought from Amazon for Ray. You need someone to push it...it doesn't have the big wheels for the rider to use, so it's lighter and folds up easily. I could manage it for everywhere I had to take him.I think I paid $200 . It was a Drive, popular name in medical equipment. His oncologist wanted to know all about it, and took down info so he could get one for his Mom who he said had trouble walking distances. I hope your back gets better.
MaryPage... "Ultra-pasteurized milk lasts three times longer than HTST processed milk because the higher temperature not only kills the usual suspects like E. Coli and salmonella, but UHT kills all other non-pathogenic bacteria that can cause spoilage, too. ... Pasteurization is just one step in our long food safety checklist.May 10, 2019". I didn't know it didn't need to be refrigerated until it was opened. What I buy is in the dairy case, and I no longer worry about spoiled milk. My great nephew and wife who are both vets say it's the milk used in making cheese. What I bought two weeks ago has a use by date of November 24! I use it for my chai lattes I make here at home these cold days.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
jane, thanks for the info. The milk I got was the UHT milk, and it was on the shelves at the store. Obviously you've got something newer and different from what I had. Interesting.
Margaret's been researching the chairs. She had the "big wheel" chair when her husband needed one and had no trouble with it. And she's talked with Sue (our oldest who works in a doctor's office) who says the big wheel one is much easier to maneuver, and that's what she recommends. I could probably do some maneuvering of myself in that, too. One main consideration is (sorry) the size of my butt - it won't fit in the standard 18" wide one. In any case, we're probably going to pay a bit more, but buy from a local medical equipment dealer where we can try it out and get service/exchange if needed. I'll keep you posted.
p.s. My walker is a "Drive" brand.
We didn't get much rain , still quite dry . Yesterday it was 82F .
What a storm! I'm wondering if it has a name. It looks like a normal storm from the kitchen deck region, but the bayside deck is soaking sopping wet, I cannot see the Eastern Shore or the Bay Bridges! The Chesapeake Bay is as rough as I have ever seen it these twenty years past. Dark grey with huge white caps ALL THE WAY ACROSS it! The rollers are so large, when they run along and curl under they roll along as though you had reached into your fridge for a roll of dough and had put it on your wooden plank and unfolded it into a sheet of dough. I have never seen this before in my life, but those foaming white rollers out there on the bay are unfolding before my eyes into gigantic more than king sized white sheets. UNbelievable. This is going to be an interesting day. I am glad the President got out of town and away from it. Debi reports their pier is bouncing up and down, as are all the neighboring piers as far as they can see. I'll report in later, if we still have power. Mary, check with Alison. If she is in Edgewater, which is where Debi lives, she may wind up trapped there by the water. I hope she stayed home today.
Mary...sounds as if you've gotten good advice on the wheelchair you need.
MaryPage...It sounds like the n'oreaster..or whatever they're calling this is a huge one.
Stay safe.
Another Nov. type day here...overcast, drizzle, and windy. I made a run to WalMart since they'd gotten in the milk I wanted and I'm home for the rest of the day...until 5:30 when our Fri group...now "Gary and his Harem...3 women and Gary...go for Chinese food tonight.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good Morning Buddies! I really haven't been AWOL, just didn't post anything, I was here readin all your news.
I am going to lunch with Jeannie today then we are going to Eureka to return her slippers and get another pair. Keith will stay at home.
We will get our booster shots on Monday, although it won't be the Moderna it will be the Phizer boster. Mix and Match!! WE had the Moderna before. I take him to the Doctor on Tuesday.
That's about all the news from here. Now it is time to take Freckles and Mille out for the first walk of the day.
Marilyn...good to hear you and Jeannie can go out to lunch and a bit of shopping/returning. It sounds as if your heart and Freckles are both good and up to walking again. Good news :)
jane
Marilyn, glad you're getting your boosters and getting Keith to the doctor.
MaryPage, Alison lives on Jackson St., but I don't know how that relates to the water. I assume the area around the harbor where we went to walk and eat breakfast is part of the area that has flooded. Definitely scary. Hope your daughter (and you) are dry.
I got my haircut/mani/pedi this morning (YEA!), and ordered a wheelchair. We went to the little supply store in my small town. I tried one out, and he figured out what size I'll need. We filled out paperwork and they're going to order it. He said it should be in sometime next week.
Stay warm and dry, Buddies! (except alpiner and maybe Darlene - they need to stay cool.)
Hurrah, Mary, on getting all "duded up"...haircut, nails and so all glamorous for a few weeks. And the wheel chair is ordered.
Beautiful day here...and weatherguessers say probably last good day to "button up for winter"...so all of the things we Northerners need to do before the cold and snow...people with ponds/water features, etc. need to winterize those, and get hoses disconnected from house and outside water turned off inside the house and drain the lines, etc. And, of course dump any outside flowers, etc. I did those things when Patricia was here several weeks ago, so I'm in good shape and "buttoned down." :smiley6600:
I drove down to one grocery store for one things...and you know what happened...came home with a bag full of "stuff" I didn't know I needed. :coolsmiley:
Maybe this afternoon, I'll try a bit of a walk, once the kinks and creakies work their way out.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I just sent off a newish book about the great Johnstown Flood to my granddaughter Melissa & her family. And then it occurred to me that it might be fun for you to be told of a piece of American History that has no room in the textbooks of today, and therefore is unknown to other than true Historians.
Once upon a time, it was splashing the headlines and taking up pages and pages of information on every newspaper in the nation. Really!
The latest of many, many books; I could not possibly tell you how many, albeit either a Search on line or a call to the Archives might give me a ballpark number, books have been written about the flood in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Al Roker has penned this latest one, the one I just sent Melissa.
Back in the 19th century, my great grandmother lived out in "The Dakotas" with her Army Officer husband and three little girls. There were not many ways to travel. Scratch cars. Scratch aircraft. My great grandmother had to travel by train to Washington, D.C. to visit her family.
When the four got to Johnstown, a transfer to another train was required. She found the train, and got on early. She had a compartment, and she proceeded to get the 3 little ones settled in bed for the night.
The conductor then showed up. "Madam," said he: "You are on the Wrong Train! This is the first one leaving for Washington. Your tickets are for the Second, which leaves much later!
My great grandmother was NOTHING if not imperious! She wasn't budging. She explained her children were settled in for the night, and she was not leaving that train.
And he could not budge her. She stayed put. And in my family, we all thank god! Not a one of us would be here, had she gotten on that 2nd train!
The First one took off and traveled all the way to D.C. My great grandmother and my small grandmother and her sisters had a lovely long visit with relatives.
The 2nd train took off, but only got as far as the bridge over the river in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The flood waters came down and swept the whole train and everyone aboard into those dreadful waters.
Way back then, that flood had its genesis in the "Follow The Money" rule of thumb by which this nation has always been run. But I am grateful to know that you would not be saying "Hi, MaryPage" if my great grandmother had not refused to pull her little girls out of bed that night!
WOW, MaryPage, what a family history of strong women you have. We know now where your "hospital voice" comes from!
Beautiful day here, but time to dig out my warmer coat. It'll be only in the 40s this week and into the 20s at night. It seems as if October flew by.
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
'Twas a bit of a nip in the air...34 when I got up this morning. I had an early (for me) haircut appt and then some running around to do. I went up to Billing Dept at hospital to ask for help filling insurance with my drug carrier for a tetanus shot I got in July. Hospital won't bill my BC/BS prescription provider; I paid the bill and she helped me fill out the form with all the right numbers.
Then I ran around trying to find a 5 or 6# bag of ice cubes. Our refrigerator isn't hooked up for the icemaker...there's only a crawl space under our kitchen. For some reason it's hard to find a small bag...had to try 3 places before I found one.
I'm really sleepy this afternoon. I don't usually nap during the day unless I'm sick, but today may be an exception! :coolsmiley:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Must be good sleeping weather, jane. I got a short nap between breakfast and lunch this morning.
I had a nice surprise last night - a little goblin came to pay me a visit. They came for just a few minutes in the lobby, but it was fun to see Henry in his "Monster, Inc." outfit.
Sharon, your new great-grand is a cutie!
Stay warm, Buddies!
Good morning....I have been fighting a cold and sinus problems...probably from all that wind that blew for 3 days..Jane I don't take naps either but do lay down and read awhile...Mary P you have a interesting family history...I'm the last of 9 kids...just one brother and I left.....Hi MaryZ Sharon and Marlyin...hope all are well and safe from covid...have a great day....
Darlene...the wind does that to me, too...triggers my sinuses and ears to hurt. Nasty stuff.
Sharon...Ceci looks like a beautiful doll. What a cutie.
Mary...Oh, my Henry Monster came for a visit. How delightful.
Beautiful fall day here. I went and voted and they said there's been a big turnout already. We have contested mayor and council and school board races.
Otherwise a quiet day here.
jane
Errrurgh! Jenny (the Denver Darling that was) would be able to relate to my utter disgust at having written a long posting, only to have it eaten up by the closet monsters who love to feed upon my words. It is with such a sense of having had a bucket full of abject defeat thrown over my head & body that I set my fingers back on the keyboard and start over again. Sigh!
Ceci, those nasty bugs drilling into your head match up with the day we are having here. Rain, mist, nasty grey fingers of dismalness owning the day. Day? I'd say we're not really having one. Hope you have Someone to serve you a huge mug of steaming hot tea. Lapsang Souchong would be a great choice for today; or mebbe an Earl Grey with a double dose of bergamot in it. My Cousin Bea always ordered a pot full of the Lapsang on our High Tea outings, while I have steadily been an Earl Grey gal. I do relish the after taste of smokiness the Lapsang releases in the throat and mouth, though. That was also my great grandmother's fav.
This is what I am having done on the 10th. I have not, and WILL NOT, read this myself. My stomach curdles over things medical. Color me squeamish, but if I'd wanted to know these things, I would have tried for Medical School.
https://medstarhealthinfocus.org/cardiology/surgery/tavr/
I am So Tired of hearing nothing but the news that my once gorgeous home state of Virginia is having an election today. An "off year" election. Only 7 states in our Union do this. And I can tell you that it gets more than tiresome. It is bad enough that most of us only have elections every Other year; the newsies and the pols still yammer on and on. But I have dreamed happily of a day when Virginia and the others would decide to match the other 47 states and cut us a little slack in the politicking. My solution, for simply years now, has been that each pass a special bill in their legislature to have just one year in which the governor and legislature are elected to a term that is either one year less, or one year more than the state laws call for. Then the NEXT election for these offices will fall into line with the rest of the nation. Oh, what a relief 'twould be!
I say my once gorgeous state because Virginia, which still holds some views that are the most beautiful on the planet and can make your breath stop for a moment, has become miles upon miles upon miles of scabs of human occupancy built on what was once an Eden of green. Houses and shopping strips and roadways and warehouses and office buildings and worse stretch out as far as the eye can see. The detritus of our human existence is blotting out the beauty of Mother Nature, while spitting in her face. My home town probably is called that by ten times or more the number there when I was a child. The water coming down from the dark areas of this afternoon's skies is the same that Caesar quaffed from his goblet, but not nearly of the degree of purity. I used to lift my little face up to the skies and stick out my tongue to take in drops of rain or flakes of snow; now it is not all that safe. But children dare not play out of doors, anyway. They are safer shut up indoors with social media and video games.
I sent a stuffed doggie with a cast on its arm to Miles, my brave six year-old. I noted last night a little white banner below the slide show on my Skylight, and touched it with my finger so the new pictures would show up. There lay Miles in his bed, eyes shut tight with a huge smile on his face. He was holding that doggie in his arms. The caption Melissa had written for that photo says simply: "Thank you, Gran!"
That's all I need, and Life is Beautiful again.
Hugs to each and all
Hi Gals, Mary Page so sorry you are being inundated by the nor'easter. It looks awful on TV and I'm sure worse in person. What a sweet gift for your grandson. I bet it did make him feel better. I will read your medical procedure when I finish posting. I like medical things. However, I'm sure I wouldn't want to have that done to me, but if needs must... Oh, I agree with Jane, what a strong line of women in your family! Definitely where your hospital demand came from. :thumbup: I like Earl Grey also, but usually choose vanilla chai. We're watching your election too.
Jane, you really are cooling down in your area. I hope the election goes your way. Thank you for the comment on my Ceci. She does look darling. I just wish I could see her one day soon.
Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about your back problems. I do hope you ordered a chair that is easy for Margaret to handle. Some of them are so heavy. I've had to handle them at times for my aunt and for Miss Frances, and they are quite awkward to handle and heavy.
Bridge was a mess today. They moved us because 2 other meetings were going on that interfered with players and rooms. Not well planned at all.
I got a manicure yesterday. Have you heard of an S & S? I hadn't but it involves painting clear polish, dipping in colored powder and repeating 2 times and burnishing it and then more clear polish. They look really nice and the guy said it would last better than gel or regular polish, so we will see. My regular nail place has closed and I had to go to the mall to another one I had been to previously. It is nice, just farther away.
Darlene, I'm sorry you are fighting a cold and sinus. It is the season for it, I guess. I hope it is cooling down for you.
Alpiner, sorry there isn't more weather change for you.
Marilyn, I'm glad you're getting out to lunch. Enjoy.
I don't have much planned for the rest of the week. Cleaning girl comes tomorrow.
Everyone, stay healthy. Sharon
Mary Page, I just went to the link you gave us. It was fascinating and very informative and not nearly as bad as I had envisioned. My Prayers go with you for a successful procedure and a full recovery. Sharon
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MaryPage, I read about the procedure, too. It's much less invasive than the procedure I had done. I'm sure you'll do well. It was a mostly gray, chilly day here today, too.
Sharon, my back is much better - back to "normal", actually. The wheelchair is just for times when I might need to be walking or standing a lot. Normally, I do just fine with my walker. I've heard of that method for nails, but haven't known anybody who's had it. The gel polish works very well for me. I've been going 4 weeks between manicures, with the polish staying unchipped. Of course, I don't DO anything like cleaning or yard work anymore. ;)
jane, I didn't realize Iowa voted today, too. Hope some of your chosen candidates win.
Winter is coming...a crisp 27° when I ventured out this morning...after 9:00 am... and so the ol' winter parka felt good. I've also dug out my knitted hats and my lined leather gloves. My boots are still upstairs, but I guess I might as well bring those down too.
My yard guy had all the leaves out of my yard...and then the winds came overnight and it looks as if he hadn't touched it. Hopefully by next week the vast majority will be down.
Maryz...the voting here was all local...school board and city council and mayor. School board went the way I'd hoped; and mayor's race, too. City council not so much, but the candidate I voted for didn't campaign at all...so guess the other woman deserved it.
Nothing else exciting here. Hope you all are holding on and staying safe and healthy.
jane
jane, I think the local races are the most important. They are the ones that have the greatest effect on our lives.
It's just a sort of blah day here on the bay: neither nasty nor nice. Nothing worth mentioning.
I had my Pre-Op yesterday; it actually consisted of just a physical. I excel in the weight division these days, but fail utterly in the blood pressure class.
Mary, the Nurse Practitioner half of my examination team told me that Pig's Valves are considered "natural" in the language of natural versus artificial. She swore that when the Eliquis ads say that med must not be taken if you have an artificial valve, they are speaking only of metal devises. So right at this moment, I am considering the matter open for collecting more information. I fully expect to allow my Cardiologist the last word.
Annapolis reelected their nutty but nice Australian Mayor the other day. His quirkiness and ours have proved, on the whole, to be compatible. Speaking of which, your granddaughter lives within the voting city, while our community of Chesapeake Harbour does not. How can that be, you ask? Clearly this marina and neighborhood lie within the city limits? Well, yeah. But these days, you know, maps are not so much what they are as what you want them to be. The developer of Chesapeake Harbour, when it was, more than thirty years ago, a gleam in his eye, bought the City off with a contribution they felt they could not say no to. So we are NOT within the city limits, albeit those limits enclose us on any map you might find! We pay no City Taxes! We have no vote in their elections!
The improbable changes color constantly these days of thrashing tornadoes where none have been known in previous History, and the tags attached all state clearly: Man Made.
I have been very up tight this morning . I have an appt. this afternoon with the eye doctor . I see him every 6 months to keep check on cataracts . He says I should have cataract surgery & I think he is surgery happy . I can still see to read & drive .
It is wet, cold, blustery and generally miserable weather here today. Supposed to hit freezing tonight and there was supposed to be snow in the mtns not far from us as well. Don't know if it actually transpired though. I don't watch the news till evening.
Alpiner, if you have to get cataract surgery, get it. It isn't bad at all. I was very apprehensive too, but no problems. I had it done about 3 yrs ago.
Mary, I'm glad your back is better. I do think it's a good idea to have a wheelchair available for special times. I'm glad you liked the picture of Ceci. She almost looked like a doll in the photo.
Jane, I'm glad most of the people you wanted got in. Too bad you couldn't have replaced your governor too. They blew leaves around here this week too and you can't tell it today. The leaves are everywhere. I had 2 small plants (kalenchoe) that I've had outdoors this summer, but I brought them in last night.
Mary Page, I'm sure they will give you the right medicines after your surgery. Hang in there. I think the time you have to wait and worry is the worst part of it.
Take care everyone. Stay healthy. Sharon
alpiner, cataract surgery is usually a breeze. John and I both had it done years ago. He had his a couple of years after mine, and by then they could implant lenses to correct astigmatism as well as distance. He had worn glasses full time since he was a teenager, but then didn't need them at all, except for dollar-store-readers. I still wear my glasses, but probably could leave them off except for reading - just a habit and convenience for me, I guess.
MaryPage, I think I've said they used bovine (cow) valves for me. I'm on Warfarin - do have to have fairly frequent finger-sticks to check coagulation levels, but this is a generic drug. And not nearly as expensive as the newer Eliquis. I trust the docs to know which will work. I assume Alison & Joe are in the city of Annapolis, but haven't heard from them about the election.
Cold and dreary here today. And they're predicting highs near 70!!! early next week. Oh, well...
Alpiner, I have absolutely no instincts to sell you on cataract surgery, but do feel a need to reiterate what I have told everyone whenever the subject came up this past 15 years. For me, it was a piece of cake. That day found my drive-me-there daughter Debi & I in a waiting room full of patients. Then I was in and out before I had time to take it all in. No pain. Only one eye done; the other came a couple of weeks later, and I cannot remember one day from the other, except that after I got home from the first, I was able to do a comparison which did not work for the second, as I only have 2 eyes. I held up pictures in magazines and looked at them with just one eye open and the other tight shut. The whites in and around those photos were MUCH whiter with using my now cataract-free eye than with the other. I'm serious. All by myself alone, it was easy to discern the difference.
Yes, you can get lens put in your eyes that are for driving or for reading. Or you can choose bifocals, which do both. I chose the bifocals.
I have always been most awfully glad I had my cataracts removed. It is. in these days of folks living so much longer, a rite of passage like having Wisdom Teeth removed: you will be better off and much more comfortable without them!
Well now, there's a new thing for me to think about, Mary! Cow's valves!!! There is just so much I've known nothing about!
Alpiner, both of my parents had it done in the early to mid-nineties. And my sister just had her second eye done last Monday. She had the first one the week before. It was a simple procedure.
Quote from: patricia19 on November 04, 2021, 07:03:11 PMAlpiner, both of my parents had it done in the early to mid-nineties. And my sister just had her second eye done last Monday. She had the first one the week before. It was a simple procedure.
My Mom had cataract surgery in the 1990's & lost sight in one eye afterward ..
The beautiful Chesapeake Bay is putting forth one of its shiniest, most spectacular days today. New penny bright and full of sparkle. Very little sign of fall, you would think it the heart of summer out there.
My son Rob is 75. My daughter Elizabeth is 73. And this day, Guy Fawkes Day in Great Britain, marks 70 years for my daughter Anne. Much is not clear in my musty old head, but I remember them as little things together in the sunshine of Rockville, Maryland back in the fifties when they were little things.
The Pandemic prevents the Big meeting of the clan our Annie deserves. We'll make up for it later.
In the meanwhile, it is a splendid day out there.
Remember, remember the 5th of November
For gunpowder treason & plot.
I see no reason why Gunpowder Treason
Need ever be forgot!
Alpiner, you need to study up on the procedure and make up your own mind.
GENERAL POWELL'S FUNERAL in the Washington National Cathedral is going on now. Beautiful. I have felt tears many times already.
Hello Buddies just checking in to let you know I am still alive. I am going to lunch with my friend Jeanie. I have hired a caaregiver who will be here for 3 hours today to give me a much needed break. I will have her here twice a week.
Marilyn, so glad you're getting out - and have been able to get a caregiver for Keith.
MaryPage...good idea to let your cardiologist decide about what medicine you need after your procedure.
Alpiner...natural to be nervous about anything to do with the eyes. My friend Kathy is in Iowa City right now having her first eye done. There have been so many improvements in all things medicine in the last 30 years. But, always your own decision to make and live with.
Sharon...we've already had a hard freeze, but warming up this weekend, and then back to the low 40s for highs and twenties for overnight.
Patricia...hi to you up there in the interior of Alaska!
Marilyn...good for you hiring a caregiver for two days a week so you can get out and do things with friends or even by yourself without having to worry about K.
Mary...sorry for the cold and dreary. It's nice here..overcast now and quite a blustery wind.
This Thurs-Sat is "holiday weekend" for shopping. I went out and found a pretty wreath and they gave me a 30% off coupon, so that made it affordable. I also found another mask at 50% off. I've somehow misplaced some of my masks...probably in coat pockets or purses or whatever. Covid cases are rising here. Hard to believe, but true. :uglystupid2:
We had a nasty murder in a town south of me. Two 16-17 year old boys attacked and killed the high school Spanish teacher in a park where she liked to walk. They've been arrested and will be tried as adults. I've come to the sad conclusion, after watching and hearing people interviewed on tv etc. that there is a huge Mental Health crisis in this country.
Take care and stay safe!
jane
I agree with you, Jane. There is so much Anger, and all Anger comes from Fear. Fear these days seems to be pouring from wild tales on Social Media.
It all makes me feel sick, because I am too old and frail to do anything about it.
The worst part of all of the mental illness that is causing so many to resort to killing, and killing total strangers, often because of their ethnicity, but sometimes just for money, is that this was all predicted. Years ago. I think it was in the sixties, but I am not sure. NIH (the National Institute of Health) had a mouse or a rat city, as an experiment to find out what the types of social stress we humans experience do to other animals.
It was all written up, but my recollection was that they started out happy and cooperative and continued so as the population slowly grew. In time, however, as the space available and the amount of food available did not increase, but the population did, mice or rats that had cared about the other inhabitants began instead to feel threatened by them. The killing began.
And the fear generated by lack of space and hunger, and by the mental illness these brought out, created a social situation wherein Gaia, the name the Ancient Greeks gave to our planet, began to fight back with its ecosystem against the rat population that was destroying that ecosystem, and Gaia tried to get things in balance again.
There was a piece in our local newspaper just yesterday postulating the Pandemic came about as part of the Ecosystem fighting back, and predicting we ain't seen nothing yet. Scientists believe we will be bombarded by worse & worse from the struggling ecosystem until we make serious attempts to restore it to a happy balance.
Well, we all learned one plus one equals two early on. But a fair sized portion of our leadership population got really upset and insisted we will not run out of food sources in the waters of the world or on the arable lands of the world. This just is not true. We cannot take a set amount of water, (1), and a set amount of land (1) and have them add up to more than has been the case these thousands of years. We cannot. On the contrary, we have been polluting those waters and poisoning those lands: so our dirty handiwork has caused our numbers for nourishing our mounting population figures to go down, down, down and whole nations will begin to starve.
Only it is no longer truthful to predict these things WILL happen. The facts are, these things ARE HAPPENING!
I expect if future generations are unsuccessful in restoring the ecosystem we inherited to a healthy, working balance once again, the generations left on our dying planet will all be living anything but sanely.
Quote from: patricia19 on November 05, 2021, 11:29:41 AMAlpiner, you need to study up on the procedure and make up your own mind.
I have made up my mind . My vision is fine probably for as long as I live . My eyes have improved since my prior appt . .
Good morning Buddies! I have been reading about the question of cataract surgery.
Just had to tell you: I was in nurses training at Yale Medical Center 1953-56. We did the first cataract surgeries there at that time. Following the surgery the patient was flat on back in bed with sand bags each side of the head for 1 week. And they did NOT replace the lens at that time either.
Now you are in surgery about 20 minutes and then out the door and on the way home with a few eye drops to take. And a lens in place. The success rate of the surgery is 99.99999% There are VERY few untoward events with this surgery which is considered one of the safest surgeries to have.
Amazing chapter of History! Thank you.
alpiner, glad you've made a decision. That's always the hardest part.
diglady, I remember that was the case when my mother had cataract surgery, probably in the 1960s. I had to stay with her for a few days, and then she (and others) wore those glasses with really thick lenses. Time and technology do change things, don't they.
Thanks, DigLady, for information from someone who was there. What advances they have made. When Raymond had cataract surgery around 2007, he had 3 or so different drops to put in. You needed a chart. Kathy who had the surgery yesterday afternoon went with me to a craft show here in town today...and she has just one drop to use for a couple times a day for a week or more.
It was nice to go to the craft show. I bought a little pair of button earrings. It was the most normal thing I've gone to in months and months.
It's beautiful here this weekend. Tomorrow I'm going to go up to a shop in a tiny town north of me where a potter makes some interesting things. I want to buy a mug or two for Kathy and Gary for Christmas with some "special" coffees I hope to find.
Take care and stay safe!
jane
Good morning...we are having nice weather right now...42 at night and in 70 day....reading comments about cataract surgrey...I had it done ...no problems..can see much better..one of my sons had it done and had complications.....Jane..I enjoy going to craft shows..it's just nice to get out of the house...I had to get antibiotics for my sinus infection...some people use Nettie pot...wish I could find something that would help prevent this virus...Marlyin glad you can get out more and not worry about K....Sharon I love t get manicure and pedi...so relaxing...prayers for those having surgrey....procedures done this coming week...have. A wonderful LORDS day
Darlene...also a beautiful day here. I'm going to drive up to a pottery shop north of me and see what I can find.
This morning I did a facetime with Patricia and the St. Paul family. Beautiful there too and little Lochlan was out riding his little trike on their cul-de-sac under the watchful eye of Grandma. There were a lot of chalk drawings on the street...neighbors kids had drawn lots of ships and then "Grandpa Donal" added a moose and a hop-scotch game, and Mama added flowers and Dad drew fish so it was quite a street mural.
Nothing else new here.
jane
Hi Gals, I think one of my posts was lost. Oh well, nothing important anyway. We've had winter the past 3 days. Actually got down to freezing overnight and one day in the 40's, the next in the 50's and today in the 60's, but that is really cold for us in Nov. Supposed to be in the 70's next week which will be much better. I have hurt a lot this week.
Today is Brian's 53rd birthday and he's my baby! Where did the years go?!We just talked to him on the phone. Wish we could have celebrate with him.
Jane, hope you found something nice at the pottery place. Other than the checks for the great grands' college funds, we won't be giving gifts per se. We will donate to charity in their names. No one really needs anything and we're to far apart to know what if they do.
I did laundry and played bridge yesterday, folded clothes and fixed my meds for the week, but that's about all. I didn't go with John and Bunny on their long walkie as I had planned because I just hurt too much.
Mary, I hope your back is still doing well.
Hi to Mary Page, Alpiner, and Darlene and Marilyn. Stay warm and stay safe. Sharon
Sharon...I sure understand about the hurting when the weather is changing. People who don't have that simply don't understand it. One of those "hidden" problems. I am in the same boat with you. Weather here to go back to our normal...low 40s daytime and 20s nighttime. Right now in the 50s.
I got out to the PO to mail in a request for reimbursement from my pharmacy drug plan.
Then on to both groceries to get a couple groceries to see me through the week when it turns cold and maybe rain and snow. I also walked, but like Sharon, it hurt too much to go far and I turned around and came home.
Only other thing I need to do today is switch from washer to dryer and then fold and put away.
They're having a problem in Cedar Rapids with people stealing catalytic converters off cars again.
So, if you have to have your car outside at night, I hope you have at least a motion light that will come on if anyone come near or you can back your car in, etc.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning Buddies. the only thing on my schedule for today is to take Keith for a pedicure. He will be geting the same kind I get and at the same place. It is more than the regular pedicure.
I will be singing at my new church starting the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
About TG, we will be doing it here at my house. The house is small but I have the biggest table after I put the leave in. Some will bring some folding chairs so there is enough seating. There will be members of Sonja's family as well as Gilbert and Forest and Savannah with their partner So far we have 11 if they all show up.
Oh, that sounds such fun, Marilyn!
Chip & I are staying home that day. I will be just two weeks into my recuperation, if indeed I'm home at all at that point, which I definitely hope to be. I look back on so very many Thanksgiving meals with family and friends. Always such a jolly day. One year I had so many come to our house that I had to feed them on two floors of the house! Lots of small tables in addition to the big one. Tons of food. I think that was 1977. I loved every minute of it. No energy at all for that kind of work now, but the delight I took in everyone coming energized me hugely back then!
The experience of General Powell makes me afraid of being anywhere with anyone. Like him, I have had my three shots of Moderna vaccine. But also like him, I have immunity reducing illnesses. The worry negates the joy of seeing everyone. We'll have plenty to be thankful for and more than enough to eat.
Great grandchild number twenty-eight has arrived here in Annapolis. We are filled with love & hope. A dear little girl. More later.
Good morning; it is 6:55 and six degrees locally this morning, with another 0.2 inches of snow. My 23 and me Health and Ancestry DNA kit is due to arrive today. It will be interesting to hear back on the results after I send them in. A couple of years back, I already sent in an Ancestry.com kit only to learn what my family had said for years was true. I'm Irish and Welsh with some Scot, Swede, and Norwegian thrown in.
Now to see if it's true that the commonality of strokes and cancer is true. I had colon cancer in 2000, and my sisters and dad had it as well before and after me. My mom had breast cancer, but both parents died of other causes, and my two sisters and I survived our cancers.
Marilyn...good for getting K's feet taken care of. And wonderful plans for TG! It's been a great move for you both from OR. A nice, clean, new home that's toxic free and activities you can enjoy and your family nearby. All WINS!
MaryPage...ah...another little one added to your family. Like you, I'm being extra safe. I'm wearing a mask...I didn't survive Cancer and am dealing with inflammatory arthritis that screws up my immune system to be felled by covid by idiots who won't get vaccinated!
Patricia...Another Welshwoman! My paternal grandparents were also Welsh...grandma came to this country at age 6 and grandpa's family had come earlier. Coal miners all in my family.
Today's the last "nice" day the weatherguessers say before the "cold weather front" descends with a drop in temps of 40° ! That's a lot for this old body...and rain and snow. I'm going to make a run for a couple of items I need and get some more birdseed for the hungry little birds.
I brought my UGGs down this morning so I'm ready for the weekend! :2funny:
I see college basketball season is starting up, so I'll have something to watch.
Stay safe and healthy, Everybuddie!
jane
Jane, every known generation before mine, going back to the sixteen hundreds, were farmers. No riches and lots of hard work in my family line!
My grandpa told me he was 1/4 Welsh There is some scot & English thrown in there too . I have some quite famous relatives too
i am off to the chiropractor this morning before I go pick up the meals for the week. The caregiver will be here about the time I leave. I was in great pain with my back .I got out of bed with leg cramps that woke me up at 4:15 so I took the dogs out but I had some difficulty walking until I got it all stretched out.
Marilyn...I hope the chiropractor can give you relief.
Weather changing fast here...strong winds, and rain moving in with falling temps. Nothing happening here. I'm in front of my gas fireplace and have no plans other than reading and eating. ::)
Jane
Jane...sounds like MY kind of day :)
We have a lovely day in the mid 70's but the rain and cold front to come in tomorrow. Boo Hiss. I managed a decent walk today with Bunny, but still was hurting. She's still confused by the time change and wants to be fed an hour early. ::) My cleaning girl hasn't come yet today. I hope she shows up later.
I played bridge yesterday and won, so that was good.
Jane, John is hyped about Basketball season starting soon too. We added the Big Ten channel to our cable. I need to get our gas fireplace going for this year. That sounds so nice. What are you reading? I just finished a Jodi Piccolt book based on a young man with Aspergers Syndrome who was accused of murder. It was an interesting insight into the problems and a good story as well. Who is your favorite author?
I still haven't gotten to the city library to get one of John Baxter's books. I'm still finding the stray books at our library here to hold me over.
Mary Page, wasn't your procedure supposed to have been done yesterday? Or do I have the date wrong. Congratulations on the new great grand baby. You really have a huge family.
Marilyn, how wonderful that you're going to have a family TG at your house. I miss those days. When we lived in Indiana, we had a very large house and were able to put all 3 kids and their families up. And a large dining room as well. I loved having them all there and cooking for them all. Couldn't do it now though. Plus our family has grown too much to be put up in one house. We hope to rent an AB&B in Indy or 2 for our family gathering next June.
Patricia, I just have one word to say to you, BRRRRR!!!!
Darlene, I'm glad your weather has moderated. Sounds about perfect for now.
Jane, according to Next Door Neighbors here, there have been a lot of car thefts and catalytic converter thefts near here. Of course, we are in a gated facility, so difficult for that to happen here. Although, we have had some car break-ins. Our car is in a double carport which would be accessible.
Mary, is all okay with you? You're too quiet.
No welsh that I know of in my family, but Scots, English, French, German, & Irish. My father's family came to the US in the 1600's; my mother's in the 1800s
Marilyn, have you tried taking magnesium 250 for your legs at night. It really helps mine.
My cleaning girl just arrived, Yea! Nothing else going on here.
Keep safe everyone. Sharon
Marilyn, glad you've gotten some Thanksgiving plans. Hope the chiropractor has helped you. Back pain (or any pain, for that matter) is no fun!
Margaret has started calling our holiday "Friendsgiving". We've had our Thanksgiving dinner on the Saturday after Thanksgiving for years. The getting together was more important to us than a specific date, so we left Thursday for our girls to spend with their in-law-families.
MaryPage was due to have her procedure this morning. I hope we hear from her soon.
Patricia, as much as we loved our trips to Alaska, I wouldn't want to be there in the winter. Gues I'm too much a southern gal at heart.
It's been really quiet around here. Nothing at all on my calendar for this week. I have found a cable channel that shows the original Law & Order series. They were all so good, and with so many actors in small parts who have gone on to bigger ones and/or have managed to keep showing up now, 10-20 years later.
We're being scheduled to get our Covid booster shots next week - will be glad to get that out of the way.
jane and Sharon et al, sorry that the changeable fall weather does such wicked things to you. Doing it here, too - 70ish today, and high around 50 on Saturday. Yuck!
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
It's minus three presently, but it's a dry rather than a wet or humid cold, such is the Arctic.
MaryPage said it would be a while before anyone would hear from her, so I guess we wait and hope.
Cold, windy, wet Thursday greetings!
My week is uneventful, too, Maryz ... and I like it that way. :crazy2:
Stay safe!
Jane
Good morning from a chilly Interior, 5:35 AM and minus 14 degrees.
Good Morning from sunny hot southern California !! It is 84F at 10;20 a.m. It is suppose to be getting windy later . I go to a crochet class on Wednesdays & this week's class was cancelled because the instructor had a stomach problem . Hope it isn't COVID !
Brrrr, Patricia! We're to get our first bit of snow tonight and tomorrow.
Alpiner...I hope it's not covid, too.
We're hearing covid will increase here as people stay indoors and attend enclosed activities...basketball, etc.
Stay safe!
jane
I hope we hear from Mary Page soon.
We had a brief warmup here for a couple days and now it's starting down again. It rained last night and the cold front from the West is headed this way.
Nothing going on here. Mary, glad to hear from you. Your TG makes sense. We always had an early Christmas celebration so the grandkids could have Santa at home and the families could develop their own traditions.
Patricia, do you just hibernate in the below zero temps? I sure would.
Where in AK do you live? I've forgotten.
Hi to all I haven't mentioned. Stay safe. Sharon
Sharon, we did the same as you at Christmas. We had our celebrations as early as the 18th, and as late as the 29th. We felt the kids and grandkids needed to develop their own traditions in their own homes. It worked for us.
A lovely cool day today, but high supposed to be only in the 40s tomorrow. Brrr!
Today is plus nineteen, which means we'll have some possible snow today. Jane, I sent you a PM.
Since we have a dry, think Arizona, climate rather than a wet, think of the south, environment, our temperatures are not the same. Our 20 below is similar to a wet climate's +40 with rain. People wear hoodies instead of full gear unless they're new.
MaryPage probably won't be reporting in for some time, possibly a month? She stated she wouldn't be taking any electronics in with her and didn't want to attempt to teach Chip how to access this site.
Sharon, no one hibernates unless you want to or don't work. I remember walking to and from work in minus 68 temperatures, dressed appropriately because I wanted to get paid—nothing, including schools closed. I haven't seen anything beyond minus thirty for perhaps a day in years due to climate change.
Patricia, it all depends on what you get used to. You'd undoubtedly be miserable in our hot humid summers, even with a/c. I remember when I was growing up in Houston, how bitterly cold it felt in a damp, northerly wind, with temps about 40. ;)
I spent the seventies in Texas, Kentucky, and Tennessee, and I had never been so cold in my life. Think of it this way, in a wet climate, and you have the snow melt on you. In a dry environment, you brush it off.
I'm from Fairbanks, which is in the Interior right on the Arctic circle. Alaska has four separate geographical and thermoclimatic zones. The Southeast is in the rainforest climate, which includes Washington and Oregon. For example, Ketchikan, Alaska, has the country's record for the most rainfall.
Here, it can get up to 104 degrees in some summers, altho 80 is more common. The SE is about 15 degrees cooler in the summer. We don't have humidity which does, as you said, makes a big difference in tempertures.
I just emailed MaryPage this evening, on the chance that she or a family member would see it. And promptly got back this response.
I just got home today, and am weak as a new baby and as much in need of rest, but exhilarated to be at home, as I belong to that school that includes many doctors: the school of you can get better at home than in any hospital.
The family have all been wonderful. The "procedure" went both badly and well. Turns out they were unable after all to use the right side vein they had explored in advance, but they were able to use the left side one. More later, as I am exhausted. Just tell everyone, please, I am gratefully alive and appreciate the thoughts.
Patricia, you've definitely been in the places I've lived (except AK, of course), and understand what it's like. :thumbup:
Mary...thanks for letting us know MP is home and recovering!
Patricia...stay safe! I sent you a reply, I think.🤔
Sharon...wet here and low 30s. A "clipper" is coming tomorrow, bringing 40 mph winds and snow likely.
We went to a local place last night. I learned two people I know both have Covid breakthrough. There were 50 new cases here last week! Some are kids, too, of course.
I cleaned my bird feeders this morning...the rain, etc makes a mess of the openings. Apparently, the birdies were watching me. I came in, too off my parka and crocs and looked out the window and the birds were all over the feeders. 🤓😇
And that's my work for today.😂
Jane
So glad to hear MP is home and though weak is doing well. That's what I came in to check on. Nothing going on here. Hi everyone. Sharon
Sharon...DITTO here and so glad MP is home.
Cold, windy Nov. day and birds are eating up a storm.
Take care and have a Blessed Sunday!
jane
Oh, Dear! I just lost a long post. I thought I was saving it while going back to some older posts on the just previous page to see what I needed to reply to, and my post was gone, gone, gone.
I am getting better, but they tell me it is a long recovery. I get extremely tired, and have to spend most of my time either in bed or in my easy chair.
I have Welsh blood, Too! I have never counted the generations to see how far back it goes. The lineage that was handed down to me starts in 1589. The one who came to Pennsylvania in 1682 with William Penn on The Welcome was a doctor. The ship's doctor, but he stayed. He is buried in Philadelphia, but there is a town named Wynnewood for him. His name was Dr. Thomas Wynne. When I got my DNA done, it showed I am almost entirely Scot, Irish, Welsh, English and Norwegian. The Norwegian is almost entirely Viking and Norman. Like Patricia, it simply backed up all the paperwork my family handed down to me.
Marilyn, I have found two remedies for nighttime leg cramps; and Oh, how I hate those things. One is over the counter, and it is named "Leg Cramps." When you jump out of bed with those things, which I almost never do anymore, you stick 2 of these pills under your tongue, and they are gone quite quickly. Both the pills and the cramps. Small bottle. Almost every pharmacy carries them. In addition, I have a prescription for GABAPENTIN, which I take one of just prior to jumping in bed at night.
My new great granddaughter's name is Clio Michele, and she looks just like Ava. Clio is for her maternal grandfather's mother (deceased) and Michele is her father's sister, and Yes, she spells it with only one L.
They tell me it may be a month or more before I am completely healed. I want to thank you all for your thoughts of me. Now I am going to peel off for a nap and to lick my wounded morale, because I really did put a lot into that lost post, and it will take me forever to remember what all was in it. Oh, well!
Mary Page, so glad you're up to posting. I know it will take time. Don't rush it. Just rest and do what you feel up to.
We went to the church service here at the center today for the first time. I've been watching our former church's service streamed online. It was good to be there in person, but it wasn't quite the same as our own church. Still, we will start going to it regularly.
Other than that, I've walked the dog, folded clothes, and organized my meds for the week. Same ole, same ole. I've got to go fix dinner pretty shortly, but nothing special, just a skillet dinner.
It got down to freezing last night and has been pretty nippy today.
TV and my book tonight. Hope you all are warm and safe. Sharon
]Sherry I do take magnesium, MaryPage I also take Gabapentin 300 mg but still get cramps if I don't drink enough water.
Friday I got a call that I was to sing in church on Sunday. Went to music practice and took Keith and Freckles with me, Millie waited in the car.I told Keith he had to go to church with me on sunday because he had to hold Freckles while I was on stage and beside that it was terribly foggy and I didn't want to drive alone.
Tomorrow the window people will be here to add the last 4 vinyl windows, Three were replaced by the former owner's son.So today I am moving things away from the windows.[/size]
It's wonderful to see posts from MaryPage, Sharon, and Marilyn.
I had a pedicure this morning...no polish, just removing old polish, etc. since it's no longer sandal weather here! ;) and I wanted to give the toe nails a breather from polish, polish, polish.
Then met a former co-worker who's had a very tough life.
I listened and hugged her and listened some more. All I can do for her.
It's quite cold here, so I'm glad to be back home and inside with my fire.
I heard that all the covid beds at our local hospital are full, and the rest of the beds are as well with various things. Granted, it's a small hospital...but we're also a small county...17,000 people.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I used to get leg cramps when we traveled and I did a lot of walking. I learned to stretch my legs out right before getting in bed. That's a simple fix, and certainly worked for me.
Warming up a bit here this week - plus some sunshine.
Marilyn, glad you're getting active and singing in your new church.
MaryPage, glad you're up to posting (even if things do get lost).
Happy Monday to jane, Sharon, alpiner, Darlene, Patricia, and all Buddies looking in.
Hi Buddies...just reading and checking in...our temp today is 80 and sunny...hard to think about holidays right around corner..I finally got over my sinus problems....until the cedar starts blooming that us...Marlyin that's nice that you will be singing in church..MaryP glad you are feeling like posting...Sharon we haven't had our first freeze yet...Jane I hope to get manicure and pedi ...going to my daughters Thursday and that's what we usually do...her husband and father in law will be leaving tomorrow for Colombia...they do missionary work there once a year...of course they will be tested good going and coming....hope everyone is having great day
oops...don't know what I did...part of message color...rest not......
I got in one doozy of a traffic jam this afternoon on the freeway ! I turned off at the first off ramp & took the old highway to my town . My husband was out of a supplement he takes & I hadn't been able to find it for him . I finally found it at CVS on sale , buy one, get one !
Alpiner...good for you, getting out of the traffic snarl and also finding the supplement for your husband.
It was supposed to go to 60 today, but it's going to have to hurry. 34 this morning and now at 41 and still so very windy. I'd hoped to walk some today, but we'll see.
I talked to a woman I know who's had break through Covid. She also has RA and thought she had a bad cold. She went to her doc, she said she had pneumonia in a lower lobe and a quick test said negative for Covid, but the regular one was sent to Iowa City and that came back positive. So she isolated for 15 days.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I made another trip to town this morning & came close to being side swiped by a driver coming onto the freeway . I saw the car by the right back side door of my car . I honked the horn & I saw her jump & slow down . She just wasn't paying attention .
I get discouraged, but try not to. I want to have a great resurgence of energy, but it does not come. Each day is just a tiny bit better than the day before, so really, what more can a gal ask for? The big iffyness is the problem of getting incisions to stop bleeding. One has, thank you, Universe! The other does not put out a great deal, but does not shut down and heal over, either.
Oh well, we have been blessed with a gorgeous day that may go up into the seventies. Sun blazing at it's goldenest and green lawns holding trees with dancing leaves of gold and red and yellow and peach. Bay waters sparkle with bazillions of diamonds. A Great day just to be alive in beautiful Maryland.
I have reviewed John Baxter's many books about Paris, his adopted home; but feel compelled to tell you a couple of my favorite things from his scribblings. Baxter is an American who fell in love with and married a Frenchwoman. He was an American writer, actually, who took to writing these dear little books of vignettes about that endearing city. His books do not choke you with details; they make you feel you have discovered a hidden treasure!
So here are the two. I have chosen one to disgust/amaze and one to please.
Louis XIV only took three (3) baths in his entire lifetime. Three! I'd read many times in the past that that generation did not wash. But that bare naked number sends a frisson down my spine. How 'bout you?
Champagne was invented by a Benedictine monk in the 17th century. His name was Don Perignon! Ha! There's a thing! You didn't know you knew him already, did you! Well, here is my bit of Joy: when he had accomplished his goal, he called out to his fellows: "I am drinking stars!"
I love it! And I thank John Baxter for a gift to my otherwise slow-going improvement.
MaryPage, I love reading your posts and am so thankful to call you friend!
Gosh, Patricia! I thought John Baxter had made my day, but you just eclipsed him.
Big Time! And, be assured the feeling is mutual!
Good day every Buddy. I took a fall last evening when I missed the bottom step and my foot slipped. I sure twisted my ankle. I thought i was surely broken, however I can walk on it, though not well, and the swelling has gone down somewhat. Sonja brought me Ace wraps this morning and last evening Jeannie, Sonja's Mother, brought me ice packs.I am so glad I moved back to California and am near family.!
I had taken the dogs outside , when I fell both of them were at my side post haste wondering what I was doing on the ground.LOL After we came in the house neither of them got very far from me, they were keeping watch over me.
Keith has been asking if he can do anyhing to help me and NO I really don't need help I have to take care of his meals and the dogs as well.
So sorry, Marilyn. That was a rotten thing to have happen. Hope you never take a fall again!
alpiner, you almost make me glad I'm not driving any more. I know my reaction time would not be good enough. Glad all went well for you.
MaryPage, glad you're recovering, albeit more slowly than you'd like. Hang in there. Enjoy your sunny 70s. That was us yesterday. Then this morning, a front came through with wind and cold rain, and the temp dropped 20* in about an hour. Definitely not a fun morning. But now, at 3 p.m., the sun is out - still in the 40s, though.
Marilyn, SO sorry about your ankle. We have to be so very careful not to fall. I hope you heal quickly, too. Sometimes sprains take longer than a break, though. Having nearby family is wonderful!
Today was a busy day - the only one this week. I had my INR finger-stick (2.3, yea!) first, then went for my mani/pedi (wonderful!). Margaret is so good to take me to all my appointments - and get me back here for lunch. Then I've just gotten back from getting my booster shot (Morning Pointe had CVS come here to give some of us our boosters). Now it's back to my routine knitting and computering.
Happy upcoming weekend, Buddies!
Marilyn...how sweet of K to ask if he can help you, even if he really can't. It's great you are in CA and have people available to help that you didn't have before, and a clean home to live in.
MaryPage...It does take us of "a certain age" longer to heal and get our energy back. I guess patience is the only suggestion. Not what you want to hear, I know, but ... :thumbup:
Can you imagine the odors from that unbathing and all those heavy clothes. YIKES! I've heard/read they doused themselves in "perfume"....YIKES!
Patricia...good to see you, as always here.
Alpiner....those kinds of "close calls" age us all. Glad you escaped without a sideswipe.
And while I was away and chatting with my cleaning gal, Mary came in and has been out and about and MaryPage posted again. HURRAH!!
It's a cold, windy day here with snow flurries. The high for today has been 33! I've only been out to put our my garbage and recycle bins...and then to drag them back in.
Our Covid numbers continue to rise...78 new cases last week and vaccinations still below the state average.
Take care and stay safe!
jane
Ok, the following is going to be Big Time bragging, so skip this if you can't bear it.
Bella, my great granddaughter who is a Sophomore at the University of Maryland in College Park, told me she was going to Yale last weekend for a debate kind of thing. I was tickled, because for some years I was part of a debate group that met on Wednesday nights in the party room of a Chinese restaurant in Virginia and was organized and run by the head of the History department at George Mason University. So I thought about the apple not falling far from the tree: that sort of thing. Well, this is how they did. Oh, by the way: you know Bella from here trip around the world with the University of Virginia when she was eleven.
https://bsos.umd.edu/featured-content/maryland-mock-trial-team-takes
HURRAH for Bella....and her team mates!!
MaryPage, that says a lot about Bella, how wonderful! Now, is she the one in the middle, as I think, or the blonde at the right? Somewhere I have photos of her trip and Will at that age but don't know where they're presently at.
Bella is the blonde in the glasses. It lists them all, and her name is given. She is the last one of the ones standing in the back, and it really is hard to tell whether she belongs in the back row or the front. They list her, correctly, as Annabelle Grant. I have heard high praises about her performance as one of the prosecutors. Oh Patricia, I am just feeling so blessed!
Patricia, Will is in the 7th grade at the Country School in Easton, Maryland on the Eastern Shore. Miles is in the 1st grade there. Bella is at the University of Maryland in College Park. It is our State University. Last year was Bella's Freshman year, but she had to attend virtually because of Covid. She had to lock herself in her bedroom to avoid interruption from her brothers. So we are all pleased she was finally able to enjoy the college experience this year. She is in a college-owned apartment with 3 other young women.
MaryPage that is so wonderful to hear. But, tell the truth now...wasn't Bella's trip just last year? :-\ :thumbup: ;)
Congratulations to Bella! Isn't is fun to brag about our various generations of offspring!
Stay warm, jane. (high here today was in the 40s, and that's predicted again for next week sometime).
MaryPage...thanks for update on Bella and her brothers.
Patricia...it does seem like yesterday, doesn't it!
Maryz...glad to hear you're also "boostered." :smitten:
It's a crisp 21 here this morning. I'm waiting for it to warm up some before heading out to find dessert for tonight for our little Friday night group.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Quote from: maryz on November 18, 2021, 03:51:20 PMalpiner, you almost make me glad I'm not driving any more. I know my reaction time would not be good enough. Glad all went well for you.
MaryPage, glad you're recovering, albeit more slowly than you'd like. Hang in there. Enjoy your sunny 70s. That was us yesterday. Then this morning, a front came through with wind and cold rain, and the temp dropped 20* in about an hour. Definitely not a fun morning. But now, at 3 p.m., the sun is out - still in the 40s, though.
Marilyn, SO sorry about your ankle. We have to be so very careful not to fall. I hope you heal quickly, too. Sometimes sprains take longer than a break, though. Having nearby family is wonderful!
Today was a busy day - the only one this week. I had my INR finger-stick (2.3, yea!) first, then went for my mani/pedi (wonderful!). Margaret is so good to take me to all my appointments - and get me back here for lunch. Then I've just gotten back from getting my booster shot (Morning Pointe had CVS come here to give some of us our boosters). Now it's back to my routine knitting and computering.
Happy upcoming weekend, Buddies!
I try to remember to say a prayer as I am leaving home & ask God to watch over me & help me to be alert to other drivers & to watch the road . He sure was there with me that day !!
Marylin, how did the singing at church go? Or is that this Sunday? I'm so sorry to hear about your fall, but glad you didn't break anything. It will take a while to get over the sprain though. I still have a small bruise under my eye from where I fell about 4 weeks ago! All the others are gone though.
Mary Page, Congratulations on Bella's achievements. She must be a really smart young lady. I agree with Patricia though that her trip seems like last year!
Jane, you are really cold there. We've gotten down to freezing again over night and just in the 50's for daytime. Supposed to stay cold for most of the next week. But I did take Bunny for a walk at noon.
Mary, you've really been out and about. Glad you got your booster and mani & pedi. You're colder than we are right now.
I just got off the phone from talking to my daughter-in-law. It was her birthday yesterday, but we couldn't make connections then.
Nothing much going on here. They did fix the holes where the squirrels were getting into our roof. Hope that keeps the little furry creatures out.
Got all our grand's Xmas gifts ordered. The great grands get money for college funds.
Just home from a good salmon dinner and got my shower and in my jammies, so going to watch some TV and read.
Stay warm and stay safe. Sharon
Good Saturday Morning, My Buddies!
I hope everyone is feeling good this morning. My friend Kathy had her second cataract surgery yesterday morning and insisted she was fine to go out with us. Her eyes were both bothering her. She insists on wearing her glasses and says everything is blurry. The doc told her her cornea is still swollen from the surgery a week ago. I don't know if he knows she insists on wearing her old glasses. I thought she'd be wearing sunglasses, but she hadn't thought of that.
It's a clear, cool day here and the weatherguessers say we're in for roller coaster temps. Gee...what else is new! I'm glad I'm not traveling for T'giving.
I dug out my little cool mist humidifer this morning for here in my sun room/family room. I also boxed up 3 small boxes (thank you Amazon; I save those that I think I can use!) of canning jars and lids and rings. We'd saved them in a storage room in the basement; I was going to donate, then asked Patricia if they wanted them and they said YES! So...they'll go to someone who will use them and I'll be rid of them. Win-Win.
Hoping it'll warm up a bit...40 now...and I can get at least a short walk in.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Sherry The singing went great, I had to pull the mic out somewhat so as not yo drown out the other two singers.
Gilbert and Sonja just got back with my groveris and he forgot to buy to bottle of wine I asked for, instead he bought a bottle of Blackberry wine at the farmers market that was supposed to be for my Christmas present. He gave it to me and I just opened it,. Oh My!!! it is so good..
I would like to get my foot/ankle checked out but it is still swollen and they won;t even xray it until the swelling is gone. I am staying off it as much as I can, but you know how that goes when you have to take care of someone else and my dogs. Gilbert and Sonja did walk the dogs for me this morning.
Good late morning from a chill Interior at minus 26 degrees and both a wind chill and a stage 2 air quality alert. Ironically, we have perfect air quality 99.8 % in the summer, barring forest fire smoke and yet so many winter issues.
Marilyn, glad you're getting back to your singing. And, as we've said before, being close to family.
patricia, I understand what you say about your weather, but BRRRR! :thumbup:
Like jane and Sharon have said, it's this roller-coaster stuff that's hard on the body.
Nothing exciting going on around here. A bunch of our residents have had some reaction to the booster shot. Nothing too serious, but definitely some body aches and pains. I'm glad I have only some site soreness.
Happy Weekend, Buddies!
Afternoon, Buddies!
I went to Cedar Rapids with our Friday night group for brunch at a Granite City restaurant there. It's a buffet and the food was good and hot! They were quite busy, but we had no wait. Their "gimmick" is homemade cinnamon buns that they bring to the table...one for each person...included in the cost of the buffet. Then our waiter brough boxes...I needed one for my roll that I didn't eat there...and here he had two extra buns in each box! So, I have three for this coming week. I think I'll wrap them and freeze them for a treat later on.
Tomorrow morning I'm getting a haircut and that and T'giving are the events of the week. I ordered a pumpkin pie to take to Kathy's at T'giving. That's probably my favorite pie.
Nothing else going on here...just so windy again...out of the north now.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good afternoon from a chilly Interior with colder expectations,
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Cold wind chills expected. Blowing snow and low visibilities over summits also expected. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero expected. Expect difficult travel conditions.
* WHERE...North and East of Fairbanks.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow over summits north and east of Fairbanks. Cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. The coldest wind chills will be Monday morning over Steese Highway summits.
patricia, you certainly know how to make us appreciate our Monday high of +40*! ;D
Mary, I do my best! :) :thumbup:
Marilyn, it makes such a happy note (pun intended) to hear about your singing.
Jane, what a fun outing. And I adore cinnamon buns. I like the nice high fluffy ones. We used to have a restaurant here (one of those that died during Covid) that served complimentary popovers. Now, I have loved a hot popover slathered with melted butter more than almost anything in this world for most of my life.
You know, there are So many things that just don't get made much anymore, but were common in my childhood and young adulthood. Popovers, Spoon Bread, Souffles (cheese souffle is my favorite), lobster Newberg, and I could go on and on.
My son Chip is very sick (Diabetes) and that is wearing and worrying. I went (Debi picked me up and accompanied me and brought me home) for my final heart checkup this morning and they were Very Pleased. The healing is going very well and the heart sounds good. Blood Pressure still high.
Happy Feasting to each and all.
Hi Buddies....want to wish everybody a wonderful blessed Thanksgiving.....have kids coming Thurs....so may not get another chance to post....stay safe and well....
Darlene, Happy Thanksgiving to you! Have a wonderful time with your family.
MaryPage, sorry that Chip is having problems. I hope they resolve soon. But wonderful news from your heart team. Keep up the good work.
It'll be a quiet week for me until Saturday. Margaret has gone to Kentucky to spend a couple of dayws with Kate and Jean. Then she'll come home to cook and get ready for our Thanksgiving on Saturday.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Hi Gals, I'm waiting for transport to the center. John is having a nuclear stress test and so has the car. It is 40 here too. I may give up and walk. It's been so long since he was supposed to be here.
Marilyn, I'm glad your singing went well and hope your ankle is doing better now. The blackberry wine sounds delicious though I've never had any. Hope you have a wonderful TG. I hope people will pitch in and help you so that you won't have to be on your feet too much.
Patricia, I can't imagine that kind of weather, nor do I want to. To each his own I guess.
I had Bunny groomed yesterday and had to put a heavy doggy coat on her for her walk. I did a Walmart stop while I was at the mall and got stocked up on cards.
Mary, have a nice quiet TG day with us and and nicer one with Margaret on Sat.
Jane, the cinnamon rolls sound scrumptious! our HS used to make them on chili day and everyone loved them. The Lions Club used to have them make them for a fund-raising project which was wonderful.
MP, glad to hear that all is going well for you. Sorry about son's diabetes. That is a nasty disease.
If I'm not back in before then, HAPPY AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE!
Sharon
Sharon, yes, it is horrid weather, but fortunately, it rarely lasts more than a day or two, and the unspoiled wilderness and summer's 24/7 daylight and sun makes up for it.
I do not understand that people choose to live in places ravaged by repeated long-ranging wildfires or in an area with tornados.
Thanksgiving day there is a forecast of wind from the desert & possibly the electricity could be shut off !! Our home is all electric so that means no roasted turkey or other hot food .
Good Day before the BIG TURKEY DAY!
Patricia...I love hearing about your weather. I'm one of a very small group who loves winter.
Alpiner...I hope you don't lose power and that you have access to a generator.
Sharon...Bunny all spiffed up for Turkey Day!
Maryz...have a great Sat. with your family.
Darlene...you also enjoy your day with your kids.
MaryPage...I'm sorry to hear Chip is having problems with his diabetes. I know what we went through with Ray's numbers, esp. when he was taking chemo weekly. I did his shots since his hands were too shaky.
I got out this morning to pick up a few things for after T'giving and stopped by for the pie I'd ordered. They'd called at 8:20 am that it was ready. They had pies everywhere...all counters and a couple racks were full. AND, the lady who took my money said Kay, the baker, still had 80 to do.
Soooo...apparently a lot of others in town also don't bake when they can order! :2funny:
Have a great Thanksgiving and stay safe and healthy!
jane
Good morning everyone. Jane, I believe those expressing dismay at hot or wet climates similar to my mother-in-law, who thought we all must live underground in Alaska, are seeing through the lens of a dry or wet climate. A good example is that in a wet climate, the rain or cold sinks in. In a dry climate, it doesn't. Think of the differences between Arizona, a dry climate, and Louisana, or Tennessee, wet climates.
Patricia...I had not thought of wet or dry, but I'm again one who couldn't take either extreme. :uglystupid2:
Patricia, when we lived in Louisiana, we could not keep our shoes or luggage or ANYTHING leather on the floor of the closets. If we made that mistake, the leather would MILDEW overnight, I swear! Now, I call That wet!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EACH & EVERY ONE!!
When I grew up in Houston, before the advent of universal air conditioning, EVVERYTHING mildewed. Just like MaryPage said. I remember we went to John's parents for a weekend, and when we got home, even upholstered furniture and the gasket on the refrigerator door was mildewed. Obviously this made a strong impression - since it was in 1959!
Wow, Mary! You beat me all to bits! We were living in a town called Bunkie, which was North of Baton Rouge and just South of Alexandria. Daddy was, very temporarily, stationed at Camp Claiborne, which I believe was a World War II camp only. It was early 1945, and definitely no air conditioning.
Now, that was what I meant that the temperatures felt colder in a wet climate than in a dry environment. Or that our 20 below zero was similar to 40 above with rain in a damp climate.
On the opposite, you can tell when winter is approaching here because static electricity becomes worse; you start doubling up on your lotions. And while there isn't redness, your arms feel slightly sunburned.
I have only been in Lousiana in a drive-through to visit New Orleans during Mardi Gras. That was an experience for a naive Alaskan at nineteen!
I've been to New Orleans twice and also lived in Arkansas for 2 yrs when John was stationed there. It is definitely hot and drippy there.We ran the attic fan in our little double to stay alive and then when I was pregnant and it was in the 80's in May, we finally got a window AC as I couldn't handle it. SC and NC are not as bad. I've been in Phoenix when it was 115 degrees of dry heat and I didn't like that any better. I need something with moderate humidity and temps and most of the time we have that here.
Alpiner, I hope your electricity came back on in time to cook.
We had a great TG dinner at the clubhouse with a friend who also had no family in the area. Since then, we've just been hanging out. Brian and Jonathan called and Lori messaged while riding to her "in-laws". Mel was with friends and had told me she would call later. Oh, and John's sister from Phoenix also called. So we had a little bit of family.
I hope Jane & Marylin & Darlene are all having good times with their families or friends.
Take care and have a nice evening. Sharon
We were so fortunate ! The power never went off even though it did in other parts of town . We cooked the turkey in the morning unstuffed & deboned it & put it in the refrigerator .
Happy Day after Turkey Day !
I had a nice day, and had calls from my Sister, Niece and nephew in WI and niece in Montana.
I heard some places in S.CA were having the power shut off because of the Santa Ana winds, I think they call them. Better that then to risk fires from downed power lines.
Roller coaster temps here....yet again.
I'm fighting sinus problems...feels like a cold, but who knows.
So, it's a SLUG DAY here. No Black Friday shopping for me. I don't trust the crowds with so much Covid here, and I have nothing to buy. I give the nieces and nephew in Ohio that favorite color of theirs...GREEN and they can do with it as they please. And for me, online if the only way to go. I don't have the stamina to run from store to store looking for something, and I don't enjoy that anymore.
Stay warm /cool/ and safe!
jane
Well We had a wonderful gathering of family and exended family here at my house. I didn't have to do anything but make an Apple Cake, we did it potluck style, there was so much food and good things to eat. there was nothing left of the 18 lb turkey. Everyone was so happy to finally be together for Thanksgiving. I had been a long time for my family, to do Thanksdgiving. probably 8 years. We did Christmas in 2018 and 19 when I came down here. I aways came at Christmas after I moved to Oregon.
How great for you and your family, Marilyn! This move has sure been a good thing for you, Keith, and your family there!
Jane
I hope everyone is recuperating from all the good food on Thursday.
My sinus problem seems to be resolved. I seem to get this "thing" every few months...weird.
It's a clear, sunny day and up to 40 now. I'm going to watch the Michigan and Ohio State game and then go down to Kathy's to help them with their computer problems. Later, I'm going to think of our Sue and watch Auburn-Alabama game.
Have a wonderful weekend!
jane
Hi everyone...Jane you are right..I'm still eating left overs...was a very good day...even though not all my grands were here...today is cold and rainy...a good day to stay inside and read or watch a good movie.,.I also have sinus problems...just got over a spell of it...maybe some of it is allergies...Marlyin happy for you to get to be with family...Sharon we have been notified our power will be off come Tuesday...have to work on a tower...hope it's a easy fix...Hi to Mary and Alpiner and others reading...have a great weekend...
Hi Gals. Sounds like everyone had a nice TG even though some were pretty quiet like ours.
Patricia, I'm glad your weather isn't that bad all the time. Ours is currently in the 50's which isn't bad. We need rain badly though.
Jane, I love to bake, given the excuse, but John & I neither one needs the calories, so I haven't baked since we moved here. Of course, there is always a choice of dessert at dinner. I like their cappuccino ice cream occasionally, but seldom anything else. I did have pecan pie for TG.
Yesterday, we did our Christmas decorating. Everything looks so nice, but it did a number on my body. I felt like I was run over by a truck this morning. But I guess it's worth it. It lifts our spirits so much.
Bunny seems off her feed today. I hope she isn't getting sick.
I hope everyone has a nice weekend. Sharon
Good afternoon; I haven't felt well the last few days as the barometric pressure shifts and my arthritis shifts along with it. I've been couch or bed surfing with my laptop or Kindle. What I used to think was sinus, or a head cold was being susceptible to the pressure. Unfortunately, it will fluctuate thru at least December eighth.
I look back at all those years I ran around believing I would have that good health forever and can only shake my head. I know it could be worse as my mother's Alzheimers and my father's strokes come to mind, but today, I'm being whiny. Tomorrow back to being a grownup...
Guess we've all been busy (or lazy)! I know I've been both. Our family and friends had a wonderful get-together and feast on Saturday. I see Margaret often, but don't get to see Kate and Jean that much, and that was special. And then add in my oldest and dearest friends from when we first moved to Tennessee in the 1960s and some of their family, and it was a super-treat. Plus, of course, Baby Henry - now 18 months old. AND all the wonderful traditional Thanksgiving food. All great things to be thankful for! Then Kate and Jean came by here for a short visit on their ways back to their respective homes. And now back to the quiet routine for a few weeks.
Today is John's birthday - he would've been 87.
On our weather front, we've been having some cold (for us) temps, but no precipitation. The temperature is supposed to warm up to near 70!!! in midweek. But just for a day, and then another front comes through. Pretty much our standard rollercoaster.
Happy recuperation, Buddies!
p.s. Thanks to the S&F gremlins for our lovely holiday decorations
Patricia....you're not alone in suffering with the weather pressure causing joint and muscle pains. Sharon, MaryZ, and I do as well...and maybe others here who aren't as vocal about it as I am. :coolsmiley: My doctor told me 45 years ago I'd get very good at weather forecasting. I said Really? And his reply OH, YES! The man was a great doctor.
Mary...it sounds as if your Saturday was very special!
Darlene...I finished my left overs today. Kathy had sent home some of the ham, and I made scalloped potatoes with it, and finished off my pumpkin pie last night as a night snack. YUM.
It's been a drizzly morning and cold. I did get out and got to the bank, one grocery store, to the card store for cards for checks for Xmas, and to the liquor store for wine to take to my sister's at Xmas. This afternoon or maybe tomorrow, it's off to WalMart and the Farm Fleet on the other side of town. Busy, busy, busy. I've found I need to do these things while I feel ok.
I LOVE the new theme. Thanks, Michael!
jane
The truth is, we Never stop missing them.
I've been chasing down someone with the authority to fix a refill prescription for me all morning. Started at Eight, and did not wrap up until almost nine. I get my blood pressure soaring if I try to tell the story, so I won't.
Chip is going to take me downtown this afternoon. While he takes himself into Mason's Lobster Rolls to get me a Connecticut version (hot roll with hot lobster covered generously in melted butter) and himself an old-fashioned Sarsaparilla, I will hi myself across and up the street to McBride's Gallery for my annual artist-drawn Christmas cards. We do precisely this every year. He also takes me down on Christmas Eve to see everything in the Great Quiet of everyone being gone. I love seeing our community Christmas Tree all lit up. I no longer shop, so I do not go down for Midnight Madness. Every little store is open until midnight on December Thursdays before Christmas. The sidewalks of Main Street are filled with happy shoppers, and every store has its free treats on a card table: might be punch and cookies or cocoa and donuts or a variety of cheeses with mulled wine. Who knows? It is huge fun, and you Always run into some folks you know.
Carolers in Colonial costume stand on street corners. Violinists and Cellists play their hearts out. This beautiful old town sets the stage & props.
I cannot abide football, but give a whoop or two for Sue's beloved Alabama for me, Sharon, please.
Good morning everyone! Jane, I'm glad I'm not the only one because many people have looked askance at me when I try to explain. Misery does indeed love company when you feel validated. I still have more goodies to get thru; sweet potatoes, turkey, stuffing, and celery are leftovers, But not a sweet or a dessert remains. It's funny how that happens.
Mary, I spent two years in Knoxville. I believe that's across the state from Chattanooga? I'm sorry for John's death. My daughter died of cancer at 18 and would have been fifty on December 12th. I still tear up when I think of her.
Both of my parents died at 87, five years apart. Altho my mom had had Alzheimer's for several years prior. My father had high blood pressure, multiple strokes and smoked right up to his death. I'm not sure if it was the strokes or the smoking that got him. The nurse gave him his morning juice, joked a bit, and then went to her cart in the hall for his meds. He was gone in those two or three minutes.
I don't have to go anywhere until the first midweek of December, and looking out my window thru the ice fog; and no one else has been out either.
A great good morning to you MaryPage! I don't shop either. I mail out gift cards early and my nephews, nieces, and sister seem to enjoy them the most. We don't have the community spirit of Baltimore but we have lots of decorations and sales plus a year-round Christmas store, I no longer go out for. We also have two convention centers that hold weeklong Christmas sales, one for established businesses and one larger one for local crafters.
MaryPage, I have never been a shopper, and started giving money years ago. Like jane has said - it's always the right color ... Green!
patricia, Chattanooga is just south of Knoxville - basically where TN, GA, and AL meet. And I haven't thought to change my profile. I moved from Chattanooga about two years ago. Health issues necessitated my living closer to one of my daughters. Margaret "drew the short straw", and I'm now living in an assisted living place in Tullahoma, TN, about half-way between Chattanooga and Nashville.
addendum - well, now I can't figure out how to change my information. Oh, well...
If you are under 5 years of age, you get books from me for Christmas & birthdays. I adore children's books, so this is no chore. And it is all better done on line these days, anyway. I much prefer Barnes & Noble to Amazon.
From five up, the family is most happy to receive money. The little kids feel they have arrived at the doors of age & wisdom, with their very own funds. Few can tell you precisely what those funds will command, but they are sure it is "Lots!"
Will is the one with real wisdom. He has put his into savings, like Forever now. Will is a 7th grader going on seventy-five. When he was small, Debi & I called him Christopher Robin. Now his hair color has changed (naturally) and he wears large black-rimmed glasses. We know his present character, too! Can't fool us?!
Harry Potter to perfection!
A cold, grey day here on the bay. Son Rob reports a light dusting of snow down there in Columbia, but Bayside shores have been spared that. For now.
Columbia is 45 minutes away.
Yesterday, Chip took me "downtown," it takes all of ten minutes to get there, where I bought my boxes of Christmas cards fr0m McBride Gallery and brought home a warm lobster roll. Life is Good!
Good morning all! MaryPage, I bought a few Christmas items for me from a catalog you thought I'd like, Bas Bleu. My favorite is the 2022 calendar for seniors. It's full of funny and pithy sayings!
Mary, I had to look as I only knew Knoxville was ninety minutes from my then-husband's folks in Siler, Kentucky. Knoxville is next to Virginia and North Carolina. One thing that has always fascinated me about the lower 48, as it's commonly referred to here, is how close everything is.
Sometimes you can ride all over one seeming city with only an occasional street sign telling you you've exchanged one city or town for another. In Alaska, other than small towns and villages, it is four hundred miles or an eight-hour drive to get from here to another similar city. And that is driving partially over two sets of foothills and ridges. Of course, as we are the largest state in size and second only to Wyoming for the lowest population, that makes sense.
Yesterday I had an email from 23 and me stating that they'd received my DNA sample and were processing the sample. A few years back, I sent a similar sample to Ancestry and found that my family was correct in their tales. We are over fifty percent Irish, then a combo of Welsh and Scot with two percent Swede and four percent Norwegian.
Also that up until my generation, we had always been farmers, no rich uncles in this family! The DNA trail was fascinating to follow the family's trip westward from Charleston to Missouri, Kansas, and finally Colorado and Alaska. The unfortunate part was Ancestry attempting to push me to pay at its lowest, ninety-nine a year, to research my family tree. I already had a self-printed book by a maternal uncle pre computers. A few years back, a CD was sent via a cousin of family photos to the drawings, daguerreotypes, and other early forms of photography.
The 23 and me sample is per DNA tendencies for certain traits and diseases. I already know cancer, strokes, and dementia were common within both sides of the family.
MaryPage...your visit downtown sounds absolutely delightful!
Patricia...wonderful thing about the internet and this group, that we each do KNOW about the "invisible pain" we endure and can chat with each other and feel vindicated, I guess.
Mary...they all seem to love the color "green"...at least nobody has yet returned the gift to me as "unwanted." ;)
I did my "financials" this morning and then took myself out for lunch and mailed my $$ to Uncle Sam and "Greedy Kim" (my governor who...guess what...I'm NOT fond of). So they're paid up for this year.
I also got my eye appt made for June. When I called last year after my appt in May, they said they're only doing 6 months in advance. I'm always concerned I'll forget.
It's in the 50s again...incredible for the end of Nov. I guess I have no excuse not to go our for, at least, a short walk.
Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
Put my name on the list of weathervanes. I have osteo arthritis, and the worst of it is in my hands. Sometimes, if there is going to be a REALLY BIG storm rolling in, my hands hurt so bad I can hardly stand it. My rheumatologist says I am not crazy. She gives me that stuff in a tube to put on my hands, but it does not do much good, because I am constantly having to wash my hands.
Quote from: MaryPage on December 01, 2021, 10:44:04 AMPut my name on the list of weathervanes. I have osteo arthritis, and the worst of it is in my hands. Sometimes, if there is going to be a REALLY BIG storm rolling in, my hands hurt so bad I can hardly stand it. My rheumatologist says I am not crazy. She gives me that stuff in a tube to put on my hands, but it does not do much good, because I am constantly having to wash my hands.
That's what I have MaryPage. For me, it's a combination of the barometric pressure changes and all those dings I picked up over my life.
MaryPage...me, too, on the list for whom that cream doesn't work. It does nothing for my hands or knees or any where else. The ONLY thing that helped was my chemo mix and I'm not going to go that way.That mix kept my cancer gone for 32 years now, so it was worth it...but it was sure hard on my body and I was just 48 at the time.
It's an overcast dreary Dec. day here...but mild...51 at the moment. I did try to walk yesterday, but I didn't get far before I turned around and came home.
Wisconsin family is coming down this weekend for a visit. It'll be good to see Patricia and Donal.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Buddies....not much new going on with me...still warm enough to walk....plan to do very little Christmas shopping.....like many others going to give $ to the older grands....hope all are well and avoiding the newest virus "......take care
Nothing much to report here...55 degrees but a chilly wind.
Take care and stay safe.
jane
Crazy weather here - Nashville had a high of 74*!! And the high predicted for tomorrow is 79! Then back into the 40s on Monday. No wonder Covid and the flu are rampant at this time of year.
Stay healthy!
Mary...you are so right about the goofy weather.
Same here...but high near 60 and then to drop tomorrow and all next week to highs in the low 30s!
Illnesses filling up the hospitals again. Covid at rates last seen LAST Dec. One local woman had to be sent to Burlington, IOWA...150 miles south east of here...no beds in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Dubuque or Iowa City for her...severe Covid.
They're saying Influenza A is all about, too. I am seeing a lot more people with masks, but maybe that's because I'm doing my shopping early.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Better Safe than Sorry!
I think this virus is coming at us from all directions. The rate at which it is changing what it can do and how fast it can do it is scary stuff. I shall continue to stay at home except for medical appointments.
Hello to all Buddies. Question for all y;all. Did y'all miss me?????
I've been relaxing and taking it easy since Thanksgiving resting my foot and ankle for today.
Tonight is the big night!! I am going to the Symphony with Jeannie (Sonja's Mom) We are going out to dinner first then on to Eureka to hear the Orchestra celebrate Christmas. Sonja is going to stay here wit Keith.
The caregiver didn't show up yesterday to clean my house , Said she had a family emergency.She texted me at 2:10 am, 3:50 am and 5:02 am saying she had insomnia and couldn't work today either needed sleep. I texted her back and said I needed sleep too.Also that she needed to be more dependable, she should have called yesterday to tell me she couldn't make it, instead of texting me in the wee hours. GRRRRRRRR I am very upset with her.
Hi Gals. Hope I can remember all I read to comment on. First of all, I'm one of the creaky weather forecasters too. Voltaren helps my knee, but I can't put it on my back according to the directions. Tramadol and Tylenol are my only helps and then not much.
Mary, your Sat. TG gathering sounded wonderful. I know you were glad to see everyone. I'm sure John's birthday is a sad time for you.
Jane, I know rheumatoid arthritis is a lot worse than osteo so I can only imagine what you're going through. I go to bed in pain and get up in pain and can only work for a half hour or so before I need to take a break.
I wish I had some of the TG leftovers you gals are enjoying. That's the price of eating out at the dining room.
MP, Annapolis sounds like the place to be at Christmas! It sounds so old timey and nice. Would love one of those lobster rolls.
Darlene, I hope your weather settles down. I sure wish ours would.
I mentioned in my last post that Bunny seemed off her feed. Well, Thurs. afternoon & evening she began vomiting and had diarrhea and wouldn't eat or take a Pepcid, so Friday we took her to the vet and it seems she has a severe kidney problem. They have kept her over the weekend. However, he called this AM and said she was much better after being hydrated by IV and given antibiotics. She even ate and drank some which she hadn't done since Thurs noon which she vomited up. We'll find out Monday AM what the prognosis is, but he was pretty positive this AM. Fingers crossed.
We had several accidents in the house, so I've spent a lot of time cleaning up spots.
My eye appt is Monday. I think I need new glasses for reading at least.
Marilyn, I just saw your post. I'm glad you've been taking it easy and am so glad you're going to have a night out. Sorry about the caregiver. I've heard that good ones are hard to come by. I turn my phone off at night, so the texting wouldn't bother me.
No other news here. Stay healthy and safe. Sharon
PS, I like the new decor too.
Marilyn, glad you've gotten a night out. Too bad about the caregiver - unreliable AND inconsiderate - definitely not what she'd like in a recommendation.
Sharon, glad Bunny is feeling better. Always tough to deal with.
My youngest, Jean, was in the hospital last night. She took herself to the ER yesterday after an episode of (sorry) extreme rectal bleeding. Fortunately it was not repeated after a 24-hour stay and she was released with instructions to get a colonoscopy ASAP. She does have diverticulosis, so a ruptured diverticulum is a possibility. Hopefully it won't be repeated.
The big news today for our little town is that after a perfect football season, the high school team went on to win its first Tennessee State 4A championship. Things are very bright around here.
MaryPage...I'm sure you're right...about covid. Makes me rely on online shopping. I avoid people who aren't vacinated or are sick, I get what I want, I know if they're out, and it's delivered right to my door.
MaryZ...Yikes on Jean. I'd guess you're right on the cause of the blood, but glad she took herself to the ER and they kept her.
Sharon...hope your little Bunny is improved enough to come home and stays healthy.
Marilyn...how was the dinner out and the concert. Wonderful of Sonia to stay with K. Texting about her problems in the middle of the night would not sit well with me, either.
Having a great visit with Donal and Patricia. They're just relaxing and doing nothing!
Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
Afternoon, Buddies!
A cold, wet, windy day here. I went to WalMart for those circular batteries Don said I needed for my house alarm fob and he got it open ... batteries in now...and it works!! :smitten:
Good to be inside. Don and Patricia are here until noonish tomorrow. Weather will be better for traveling and he has an online meeting at 10:00 am he can do from here.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Just had a tornado go through our area. Sirens, etc. We were all huddled in a closd hall waiting for the all-clear. Obviously, we've been allowed to go back to our apartments now. They've said there is some damage around town. Guess we'll hear later.
Margaret's on her way to pick me up for a 6-month dental appointment.
Good morning...went to walk...made one lap around track and came home...Norther blowed in and wind right out of the north...20 to 30 miles an hr...at least....we have had unseasonably warm weather...I've started on my Christmas cards...not many this year....today is wash day...so better get with it...hope everyone is healthy and safe
Good morning from the Interior. Last night I went to bed at minus 34 and woke up to plus 24. This evening we're expecting a 2-day snowstorm which should be in quotes because it's only supposed to deliver 0.4 inches of snow.
Mary, a tornado would terrify me! I'm glad you are okay with no damages.
I posted some photos if you'd like to see what an arctic winter looks like.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=209054
Afternoon, Babes!
Mary...yikes on the tornado...scary stuff.
Patricia...thanks for the pictures!
Family left about 1:00 pm after Donal had 2 or 3 meetings online here. I'm so glad he can do that.
It was a wonderful visit and they seemed to like the quiet. Donal also took with him Ray's fishing tackle box. That would make Ray very happy.
As Darlene said, winter has blown in...wind advisories for 35-45 mph. And now 22 degrees, so wind chills are lower, of course. OK with me...I'm not going anywhere!
Nothing going on here until Thursday when I have to go to CR for a rheumatologist appt and lab work. I'm making a list of a couple other places I want to go while I'm down there.
Take care and stay safe!
jane
Good morning, Everyone!
It's a very crisp 12 degrees here, and I'm inside in my winter comfy clothes.
Once I get an energy spurt, I'm going to get the sheets and towels from the weekend "done up." Is that a common expression in your part of the world?
Hope everyone is well and safe,
Jane
Good morning, Jane and all who follow; it's 8:18 this morning and seventeen degrees. We're still snowing; however, only one inch expected from yesterday and today. Tomorrow we slide back down with an expected high of four.
I've got to find a couple of items on my list, but I keep wanting to stay home and snuggle rather than go out and be proactive. I've heard the expression done up from my Missourian side of the family and put up from the Kansas side. It is usually meant to organize, set right, or a little more out of the ordinary.
Patricia...you're correct
. I recall my Grandmother "putting up" items she was canning. It's a midwestern thing/expression like "redding up" meaning to straighten up ,etc., I guess.
This Midwestern had her plans for the day change. After breakfast, I just didn't feel good. I think my avocado Eng. muffin was somehow too rich for me, this morning. I went back to bed and am just now back up. Everything has calmed down, but tonight will be a little potato soup, and I'll try to do laundry tomorrow.
Blessed retirement!
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Years & years ago, I recall someone I worked with saying something to the effect that she had to red up the table, and the rest of us hadn't a clue what she was talking about. We all joined in the conversation, and the group conclusion was that the expression meant to Ready up the table: i.e., set the table for a meal. This gal was from Pennsylvania, and she believed it was an expression the Amish in her area used.
Actually, I cannot remember knowing anyone else, ever, who used that word; but over the many years I have often thought of that conversation.
MaryPage, it means to clean up the dishes and return the kitchen to rights from my Missouri cousins and to put up from my Kansas cousins. Now "put up" seems to be referring to preserves and canning.
Here I am Yes I am here. Finally!! I got the X-rays on my foot, ankle and wrist today. I really like my new Doctor. She is very thorough.
Tomorrow I am going to make some sourdough bread, I got the Starter from Jeannie.
Good to hear from you, Marilyn. What did the x-rays show? I love sourdough bread - kept a starter going and baked it for a number of years.
Nothing much going on here. Good visit to the dentist on Monday. And get the "beauty treatment" on Friday - haircut, mani/pedi.
Stay warm and well, Buddies!
Marilyn...hope no problems with the xrays.
Maryz...hurrah for good dentist report...and getting beautiful tomorrow, too!
Patricia...yes, that's the explanations from my Ohio roots, too.
MaryPage...good to see you...and it's interesting the language differences...depending on where you were raised/lived.
I'm off to the rheumatologist and lab in about an hour or so.
Stay safe and healthy. Newspaper from CR says our Covid numbers are at same high as last Dec.! I'd hoped we'd be through the pandemic, but not happening here.
jane
No news from the X-ray results. I guess that would be good news. I have 2 loaves of the Sourdough bread in the oven and need to sart some new starter.
Marilyn...does the place you got the xrays have a patient portal where you can see the results?
It was a long day for me yesterday in CR. I'm not used to being out and about for 7 straight hours.
The lab got the results to Dr. Singh quickly and he said they were good. He has me slowly decreasing the predisone now...he said every two months I go down 1 mg. He also added a new "condition" to my portfolio of ailments...fibromyalgia...along now with arthritis and pmr. And a new to me pain med...gabapentin that I know others of you have had. I'll start it tonight.
It's a windy, dreary and cold day here. Snow/rain expected later this afternoon/evening.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Yesterday, Kathryn called Debi & pleaded being overwhelmed, which, having a new baby on board, she is entitled to do, so Debi rushed over to St. Anne's and picked up Ava and took her to the dentist. Regular clean & check. Debi & the dentist cruised into a conversation to the effect that we must be the only 4-generation family he has, but not until our 5 year-old Kindergartner plopped herself down in the chair and proclaimed (Ava could share her self-confidence around to all comers and still have more than enough for herself) "We need to do this Quick, because I have to get back to school!"
I had my first cardiac rehab yesterday. It turned out alright and I'll be going twice a week.
Today is "for Heaven's Sake, stop piddling around and start those Christmas Cards!" day.
I received my 23&Me report today. They're more comprehensive in locations than Ancestory but only showed minor health conditions. I don't want to join for $29.00 yearly to get more comprehensive.
Unsurprisingly, I'm 99.8 European, including 97.7 Northwestern European; = 53.0% Ireland, and Wales. 35.2 Germany and Switzerland, Scandinavian 2.8%. The remainder is broad, trace amounts, Southern European.
Hi Gals. I've been pretty busy this week. Bunny is home but still isn't quite back to normal. Played bridge Tues & had good cards and won. Have been working on Christmas cards. Got the church ones in the mail to the church where they will be put in the mailboxes for people to pick up. Got most of my others addressed and my letter printed out. Now need to write some personal notes on them.
I got a mani today, so that was nice. But it has been raining off and on today. We need it so not complaining.
Mary, how is Jean? that sounded serious. Glad no damage from tornado and that you got all beautified.
Jane, I have fibro too and have had for a long time. Just another source of pain and no solution. Sorry you have it too. Glad you had a nice visit with Patricia and Donal.
Marilyn, I used to bake sourdough bread a long time ago, but let my starter die. Then I made the quick French bread, the recipe for which one of my French professors gave me. Brian still makes it for special meals.Be sure to let us know what the xrays said. Since they didn't get back to you right away, I'd guess they were okay, but you never know. How was your Christmas concert?
Darlene,good luck with the Christmas cards. You too, Mary Page.
Patricia, thanks for the pictures. I had expected more snow.
I hope I didn't miss anyone. Stay safe and warm. Sharon
Sharon, this area is just inside the arctic so very dry. For it to snow, you need humidity. Now, it says to expect snow this weekend so it may warm-up, bringing more humidity.
All Clear here on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay this morning. We have not been visited by anything more than a little rain. I cannot report for the WHOLE bay, as it is huge; but Annapolis and the Bay Bridges are intact here on a misty grey morning. I am feeling so sorry for the many dead and their families, and the towns torn to bits.
Y'all east of here, look out. No tornado in our immediate area this morning - just watches, with heavy rain, wind, and hail. We were lucky this time. Lots of folks badly hit, though. Mother Nature can be tough!
Sharon, as I remember you said you got the powder-dipped nail color recently. How did that work for you. I still get gel nails, and am quite happy with them - just curious.
jane, I hope you're not hip-deep in snow this morning. Glad you had a good family visit.
Marilyn, are your foot and hand feeling better by now? I hope so.
MaryPage, glad the rehab session went well. Hope that continues. It'll be interesting to see what happens at your place with this weather front. Being on the water tends to be different.
patricia, the dry vs wet cold is like the dry vs wet heat - different, but can still be extreme. We do learn to deal with our local situations, don't we.
Darlene and alpiner, you are each in those dry-hot areas, aren't you.
Happy Close-to-Christmas weekend, Buddies!
I have to apologize as there are so many jokes, misinformation, and slights regarding this state. While I'm aware that many other states and regions contend with it, it seems particularly upsetting for those who live under its shadow. I guess that is why I tend to lecture, and as someone noted, it's become my go-to.
I only turned on the computer so I'll have to check the weather.
I feel bad for those injured, killed, and still going through these tornados and weather. Along with those friends on my computer, I have friends and relatives in Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Colorado, Northern California, Idaho, and Kansas. This has begun to seem endless, with storms and events seemingly becoming more common and violent.
We had a 2 hour power outage the first of the week & then some much needed rain !! It also rained all day yesterday but we still need lots more . Another rain storm is coming in a few days . We have been using the fireplace & I wore my winter nightie last night for the first time this winter . Also added 2 blankets .
Afternoon, Buddies!
Those tornadoes were horrendous. Sharon...is Brian nearby that area of S. Illinois?
We had our first snow overnight that is slowly melting. Roads are clear.
Sharon...I'm sorry you have fibromyalgia, too. I think Dr. Singh has found a name for much of my pain.
MaryPage...your Ava is a "hoot."
Mary...I've not tried gel nails.
Patricia...I love hearing about Alaska and I thought Fairbanks was a beautiful city on our quick visit there. Interesting info from 23 and me.
Alpiner...Sorry about the power outages.
Do any of you have an alert system so you can call for help if you fall, etc. I'm thinking I may need such a bracelet ...I'd prefer that to a necklace...but not sure what service is good or who to ask.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
jane, I never used regular polish. My nails were terrible, thin, split, etc. When I started getting manicures, I tried the gel. It stayed on, never chipped, actually seemed to strengthen my nails, and they even grew. However, at about the same time, I had also quit doing anything much that would hurt the nails - no gardening, dish-washing, bathroom cleaning, etc. Whatever, I love the way my nails look, for the first time in my life. Give it a try sometime.
Everybody here has one of the "panic button" things. I never had one "outside", but I think if I were living by myself, I would probably get one. Just my two-cents worth.
Good morning...we had our first freeze last night...29 degrees...but sun out so will be a nice day...and no wind...yet...I have a special prayer request...my oldest son is having to go for some test...due to some lymph node swelling...if you would add him to your prayer list...thank you in advance...I'm a strong believer in prayer...our God is so good...my sons name is Johnny....well I best get moving and get ready for church...have a great day and coming week
Mary...gel sounds perfect for you!
Darlene...Johnny will certainly be in our prayers and thoughts.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Darlene, I will definitely put Johnny on my prayer list. I hope his test results are good and treatable.
Mary, I was so worried for you and your families. So glad you are all okay. Yes, I had the powder nail dip (S & S) about 5 weeks ago and again Friday. It is wonderful. It didn't chip or peel or anything and strengthened my nails. It will be my go to from now on. I had very poor luck with gel nails, regular polish, and haven't had acrylics for probably 30 yrs. Liked them then, but that was before chemo.
Jane, I had the panic button thingy for about a year before we moved. I think it was First Alert, but am not sure. Awfully easy to set it off accidentally. When we moved, I got rid of it. I have a waist pouch for my cell phone, so I always have that with me. We also have alarm pulls in our baths and bedrooms and have to punch a button every morning to tell them we're okay. Otherwise they call to check on us and if we don't answer, come in to the house to check on us. I definitely think it is a good idea for anyone our ages living alone to have a panic button of some sort.
Brian is in Belleville, IL, but they only got a little rain, no wind damage.
I finished my Christmas cards yesterday and put them in the mail last night! Hurrah.
We had a coffee time before church today that was nice. We have a Vietnam Vet here with a big beautiful service dog. He sat with us and when he had to leave to practice with the choir I offered to keep Bonnie (the dog) for him and also did it through the service. She is so well behaved and sweet. I don't know what kind she is, but is white and black with long hair, kind of like a border collie but bigger.
Alpiner, glad you're getting some rain and cooler weather.
We got less than an inch of rain this week and no wind, so we were lucky. The mountains seem to block a lot of the precipitation coming here.
Hi to all. I need to go do my meds for the week. Sharon
Sharon...thanks for the name of the alert you had.
I was fine when Ray was here, but now family thinks I need to consider something and I agree.
I try to be careful and carry my cell phone everywhere, but I do forget it sometimes when I go down to the basement for laundry, etc.
Darlene...hope Johnny gets good results.
Mary...go glad you and your girls escaped those terrible tornadoes.
Patricia...hope all is well there "way up north." I do love hearing from you.
Alpiner...and you're in the opposite weather area, I think. Hope the Santa Ana winds have stopped and the power outages. Is that from the winds or ??
MaryPage...missing your posts and hope all is well there on the harbor.
Marilyn...how was the concert and dinner out? Great of Sonia to come and stay with K.
Jane
Hello to all Buddies.
Darlene I am praying for your Johnnie
Jane I thought I had told all y'all that I was disappointed in the concert because they didn't play any Christmas music nd I didn't recognize any of the music they did play.
I am very happy that Freckles is allowed to be in church with me every Sunday. She is a fantastic Service dog (not a Pet) There is a big difference in that a Service dog is specifically trained as a Medical Alert Animal.She is even allowed to be on stage when I am singing. She just lays down quietly near me..
Sharon the dog may have been an Australian Shepard.[color]
Good morning, Jane and all who follow Darlene; I too hope all goes well with Johnny! Yesterday was minus 28 and cooling while today is minus nine and warming.
Marilyn, I understand too well about Keith's issues. My father was my mom's sole caretaker during her early years with Alzheimers. We had never heard of it before her diagnosis, and it was in the early nineties. When my dad's strokes necessitated his moving into the Pioneer's home, I took care of her, after returning from Kentucky, along with my daughter until her paperwork was approved and she joined him. He died just a month later in 1995, and she died in 2000.
There are several service dogs in this building, and when one man fell unconscious, his dog barked loudly until someone checked on him.
Thank you, jane. I don't believe people realize the unconscious bias about areas outside of the continental US. One significant part of that is seen in regular news and weather of the US but not Alaska or Hawaii. In my last position before retirement, I remember when I tried to help a customer with her return from an out-of-state Sears when I was a manager there in early 2000.
The guy in Indiana insisted that there were only Sears stores in the US. That was why he wouldn't accept the woman's return. He didn't believe I was a manager in an Alaskan Sears's store. I had to insist on speaking to his store manager!
However, I need to let go of my own bias.
I have had Phillips's brand Lifeline since 2013, when I realized my balance was unreliable. My only complaint is to remember to charge it every couple of days. I wear it everywhere, and it notified them of the fall that sent me to the hospital in February. It's necessary for me if I want to live on my own.
Marilyn...Sorry to hear the concert was a disappointment.
My husband loved music and various musical productions. Me...uh...not so much. I hated CATS and thought it would never end. :coolsmiley: I did like Mama Mia done by a touring company in Iowa City. I guess I'm just not "cultured." :idiot2: It's good Freckles can be with you and gives you security.
Patricia...It's amazing how ignorant some Americans are about their own country. Friends in New Mexico constantly have to tell people on the east coast, for example, that they ARE Americans and that New Mexico is a US state. Thanks for the name of your alert system.
Wednesday we're to be near 70 with very strong winds from a rain storm coming in....60 mph gusts possible and so damage from those winds to power lines and trees. Sounds like what Alpiner faces sometimes.
Covid is really taking a toll on a lot of professional teams. I don't understand why those athletes aren't vaccinated. Football, basketball, hockey are all hit and having to postpone games, etc. Our hospitals are hit hard still.
Stay healthy, Friends!
jane
Good morning everyone! I have nothing planned for today except for incremental. Yesterday I went shopping via Dolly and Jeff and stopped at 12:20 PM to take a photo of the sun going down at minus 29. The link is below.
Today is minus 38 for a high, and it won't start warming up again until Thursday.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=11.msg209609#msg209609
I have not been aware of any prejudice toward Alaska or Hawaii. The one place I have been made aware of was only recently, and I was deeply shocked. It was when the hurricane hit Puerto Rico so disastrously, and I was dumbfounded to find a humongous attitude that they were not Americans. Wow!There are whole classrooms of little kids all up and down and across this nation that can tell you differently. What happens to them?
Clear back in the nineteen sixties, I worked for The Bank of Bethesda (Maryland; just outside the Washington, D.C. line. It has changed hands and names during the decades since then.) We were very near NIH, Dr. Fauci's stomping grounds, and we had a lot of customers from there. I worked with a gorgeous Puerto Rican girl, college educated, who had come to Bethesda after marrying a young doctor working at NIH. I can recall being totally aware clear back then that she was just as American as I. And if you listened intently, as did most of the nation, to the national conventions on the radio, you KNEW they would call on Puerto Rico to announce their votes. What ailment is it that has hit the brains of my fellow countrymen like some sort of amnesia?
Think about it, MaryPage...
MaryPage...I think I now understand the term "brainwashed." It's my only explanation for what I see and hear. Yes, Hawaii's population suffers too. In graduate school at the U. of Illinois, I dated a fellow who was in law school and from Hawaii. He was often told how well he "spoke English!" When I asked Wes how he ended up at Illinois for law school, he said he also checked out Texas, but, in his words, "I didn't like riding in the back of the bus." Apparently his Chinese looks made people assume his background.
Patricia...your photo is stunning! Thank you.
I'm trying to get motivated to clean out my car and get my "winter survival" bag ready for my road trip to Ohio next week. Ray was always adamant about having it in the car when we traveled in the winter, but I need to replace the flashlight and the energy bars, etc.
Stay healthy!
jane
patricia, we spent most of the month of August in Alaska many years ago. It was the almost constant daylight that took some getting used to. John had a problem with SAD, so he would really have suffered during the winter-time. (Remember the guy dealing with it with the light visor in "Northern Exposure"?)
jane, I worry about your predicted high of 70, followed by extreme winds. That what was happening in this area causing the awful tornadoes last weekend. Be vigilant. We always kept an emergency kit in our car, too. Good plan!
Nothing exciting going on around here. I am getting psyched to go off for a few days for grandson Paul's wedding. Daughter Sue and SIL Randy will pick me up Saturday morning to go to Barnsley Gardens in GA for the wedding on Sunday. This will be immediate family only (about 16 people) and I'm the only grandparent left. I'm looking forward to seeing Sue's family, and meeting the bride's family.
Happy Tuesday!
Mary...I'm trying to be prepared. I've brought in hanging feeders, garbage and recycle bins, etc. I've put snack food and such in the basement and I have a refrig there with iced tea, etc. Flashlights are at the ready and I'm charging my cell phone.
jane
Jane, I hope you and everyone here and elsewhere are spared from more of these storms. The incredible damage, loss of life, and politics are not to be believed.
Mary, I know many families new to the state, such as some from the five military bases close here, that have issues using foil or black-out curtains everywhere. They've, doctors, have come a long way in understanding Sad. Medical personnel has realized that most cases come down to a lack of vitamin D3. Since the vitamin is oil-based rather than water, it stays in the system, so you can overdose if you self-treat. You must be medically tested.
Many women, especially northern women, lack the vitamin when tested. The doctors usually prescribe 15mcgs daily, preferably from actual food. Some doctors recommend upping that to 600 in the winter. Locally, some women, myself included take 2000IU, (50mcg); daily. You do need to be tested by a doctor for the amount in your system so you don't overdose, but there is no need for expensive lamps or other procedures, and many are managed not by pills but by diet. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them.
The two solstices govern the Arctic, increasing and decreasing light. We can have 24/7 daylight for a week in the summer, sometimes more before the June summer solstice. And in the winter, the less daylight, the colder it gets and stays longer due to lack of light until the winter solstice on December 21st.
The last few weeks leading up to the winter solstice are usually five or fewer hours daily, with two of those hours dusky rather than bright. That's what you see in my noon photo. We lose or gain 5 to 7 minutes daily between solstices. We celebrate both solstices with many events, which are more important than many other holidays and less understood elsewhere.
The light governs temperatures, people, crops, and other necessities. We celebrate cloudy days in winter because on a clear day, the heat escapes into space and the cold entrenches, worsens, and stays longer. There are more house and vehicle fires in the winter and your vehicle system can freeze and leave you stranded in severe weather. It's all due to the curvature of the earth and the loss or gain of daylight, heat, and cold governed by the solstices in both hemispheres. It affects everything, people, crops, animals, the SAD condition, everything.
And the winds continue, but blue sky and not the dark threatening clouds of last night. I came through the storm and high winds with no damage, thank heavens.
Only thing I have today is a fluoride (sp?) varish at my dentist for my sensitive teeth.
The drop in temp from 70 to 29 has my body very unhappy.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Glad you got through the storm with no problems, jane. Those sudden weather changes do take their toll on the body, though.
Was worried about you with all those high winds!
Thank you for your concerns. Only damage I've heard of is to trees and some farm sheds and some roofs lost shingles. It could have been a lot worse here, as it was in other parts of the state.
Quiet day here, wind-wise, and that's a pleasant relief.
Hospitals in CR cancelling all "non emergency" surgeries...they're so full of covid. :-[
jane
Good Morning. Jeannie and I are going to lunch today at the Sushi Spot downtown. Nothing new here today. Glad you are safe Jane.
jane, do you have access to Consumer Report to check on various brands of the medic alert buttons? Just a thought...
Good thought, Mary. I may have digital access through the library.
Marilyn...enjoy your lunch out.
Quiet day here. Started packing, got my motel reservation for Monday night, and not doing much else. Gary and Kathy are coming up for some holiday "cheer" tonight.
Jane
Hi Gals, Sorry I've been AWOL. Just busy. Got all the Christmas cards out last weekend, had my eyes tested Mon, will get new glasses sometime soon, played bridge Tues and then went to the funeral visitation in the early evening. Then we had dinner at Outback on the way home, since we had missed it here. Thurs evening we had a friend over for cheese and salmon and wine. Was a nice evening. Had smoked salmon left so decided Sun's dinner should be salmon salad, so had to go to the grocery to get salad stuff. Since I cook so little I don't buy salad makings unless I'm planning to have it right away. Today has been laundry day and Monday will be Bunny's recheck at the vet's. She is still acting funny about her food.
Jane, I'm glad you are safe and getting organized for your trip. I wouldn't advise a medical alert thing that has to be charged. Mine had a plug in monitor that the necklace communicated with. It's so easy to forget to charge something or at least it is for me. Have a safe trip and a merry Christmas with your family.
Mary, Have a wonderful time at the wedding and don't tire yourself out too much. Safe trip and Merry Christmas!
Marilyn, you may be right about the Australian Shepherd. She's beautiful. I'm sorry the concert wasn't better. I can't imagine not playing Christmas music in December.
Patricia, thanks for sharing the picture. Sure looks cold though.
Darlene, what's the word on Johnny?
Regarding racism against all ethnicities here in the US, as you know Melanie is married to a Korean and her daughter to a Chinese man, both US citizens, but they have experienced slurs and slights and so have their families. Even our granddaughter. It's sad.
Take care, stay safe and have a very happy holiday if you aren't back in here before then. Sharon
Hi everyone....norther blew through....will be cold tonight..but dry..Jane glad no bad weather your way...have a good time on you ur trip...I will be staying home...kids coming after Christmas..Sharon Johnny goes Tues for the biosopy...then Dr appt on Jan 3rd to Dr and will then be told his results....he has a knot under each arm pit ...of course we are praying it be benign...thx for asking....Marlyin you seem to be happier..that's good..Mary have fun with your family...I wish every one aMerry Christmas...and may 2022 be better for all of us
Winter Storm Warning
Sunday, December 19, 6:00 PM AKST
Tuesday, December 21, 6:00 AM AKST
Source: U.S. National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Slight chance of Freezing Rain Monday morning. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.
* WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in visibility at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Some early photos from noon today, Winter Storm Warning
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Take care, Patricia, if you have to be out and about.
I'm packed and will leave tomorrow morning. Weather looks good for the drive.
Take care, All!
Jane
Darlene, keep us posted about Johnny - I know how worried you are. Even so, enjoy your time with your kids.
Have a safe trip, jane.
I hate those problems for your family, Sharon. She's never mentioned it, but I'm sure our Alison has experienced some of that with her foster kids, too. Really makes mw want to knock heads sometime.
I'm at Barnsley Gardens in north Georgia for Paul (grandson) and Katherine's wedding. It's been a lovely couple of days, except for being BRRR cold (not for Patricia, but 43*, windy and spitting rain is REALLY uncomfortable). Lots of the photographs were taken outside, too. I may warm up in a day or two. :) But the couple is lovely. We're meeting her family for the first time (they're from the DC area), and they are really nice. Alison will be taking me back home on Tuesday. I know I never could have made it, though, without the wheelchair. I was in it most of the day today. I'm so glad Margaret suggested my getting one for just such an occasion.
Safe travels, Buddiess!
6.1 Earthquae hit right after 12 noon 9* Klicks off the coast of Petrolia not too far south of us. It sure jolted. The warning came on my phone but it hit before I could get out of my chair. Scared the heck out of the dogs.
Where is everyone??
Working on Christmas; stuff like that. I think I hate you, Sharon! Seriously. I still have half of my Christmas cards to do. Hope to get to some more tonight. It is slow going at my age, though.
I had one of those skin cancers removed. I cannot see my ear where it was done, but Chip, who is following directions and taking daily care of the area, says they took away quite a bit of my left ear, but that it must be going to grow back. Not the Basal Cell cancer, necessarily, but the ear.
And I went and had a valve replaced in my heart. An aorta. Was in the Washington Hospital Center for several days. Now I have a plastic card on me at all times that tells anyone that I have a gadget in my heart and gives a number that tells all about it and gives it an exclusive number. So I am beyond way behind with Christmas.
Wow, Marilyn. I haven't heard any new since Friday, so hadn't heard about your earthquake. Mother Nature has really been busy lately. I'm glad you didn't have any damage.
I got back home today. Granddaughter Alison (lives in Annapolis) drove me home and is staying with Margaret tonight. I was having a tough time. I had gotten so cold during the picture taking (outside, windy, temp in the 30s), plus overdoing. I was shaking and having heavy breathing, and SO tired. Margaret and Alison brought me back to my place, and once getting in MY chair, and covered up, I spent the whole afternoon sleeping on and off, mostly on. By about 6, I was feeling back to my usual self. All in all the weekend was tough on me. But it was a lovely wedding, and we all really liked the bride's family. So I'm back home, and getting ready for my usual routine. I've even had a negative COVID test.
MaryPage, I've got one of those cards, too, with my numbered valves (2).. I've got a card for my pacemaker, too.
I'm sure we'll get back to posting more after the holidays.
Greetings from Ohio. I'm here and enjoying seeing my sister and bil again.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Merry Christmas everyone....it will be 80 degrees here Christmas Day....so no white Christmas....hope all are well and can be with those you love
What can I say other than I'm couch surfing until next year!
And the beat, (snow), goes on...
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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected.
* WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley.
* WHEN...6 PM today to 6 PM Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. The heaviest snow will be overnight tonight in the Nenana Hills along the Parks Highway and SE of Eielson AFB.
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...Major Winter Storm Likely Late This Weekend...
Confidence is growing regarding a strong weather front that will push east across northern Alaska, posing another significant winter storm threat for the Interior beginning on Sunday and lasting into early next week. Heavy snow, significant blowing and drifting snow, and strong winds are the likely widespread hazards during this time period across the Interior.
Residents should take proper precautions to ensure safety in preparation for any holiday travel over the weekend. Stay tuned to www.weather.gov/fairbanks as we continue to monitor changes to the outlook throughout the weekend.
Patricia why are you couch surfing. Did you lose your apartment?
No, Marilyn, I should have picked a better metaphor. I'm sorry to have confused you.
I commented on the unusual new rounds of heavy snow and rainstorm alerts that keep coming. I live in a dry arctic climate that rarely sees much snow because there is little to no humidity in winter, and you need humidity for snow.
Conditions are such that I'm glad to stay home on my couch with my computer.
They moved the changes around and I had trouble finding the enlargemene. Hope this world/
This past weekend was wonderful, but obviously did a number on me. Trouble breathing, shakes and chills, non appetite ver6 weak. Nagative COVID test, no fever. Hunkering down, and doctor appointment on Tuesday. Will check in when able. Happy Holiday.
Oh My, Dear Mary! I do know how that is, because that is precisely the way overdoing it lands on me. Take it easy. Be the old lady in the easy chair from now on. Let Other People jump up and fetch and carry. You are the Matriarch!!!
I only got as far as the Rs with my Christmas cards. Will settle down and try to get some more done before this beautiful day is over. And a beautiful day it has been here on the gorgeous Chesapeake Bay. Look up Annapolis, Maryland! See us? Merry Christmas to you!
Chip has run in for a nap before coming out and cooking our Christmas Eve Dinner. We are not being at all observant this year. We are having a favorite, as opposed to a traditional, this year. Our dessert is what is to me the greatest, grandest dessert on the face of this planet: chocolate eclairs! Woo hoo! Have adored them since I was about three and my great grandmother would take me to tea rooms. Ah, memories!
The hospital reported me tip-top. The old heart is pumping along magnificently with its new fixings. Also, the ear is recuperating nicely from the Basil Cell Carcinoma it just had removed. I cannot see into my own ear, so Chip is following all of the accompanying instructions. He reports no blood last night for the first time. Progress! He also says a goodly portion of said left ear is now gone, but the healing process is remarkable. I like remarkable.
Merry Christmas to all, and to All, A good night!
Merry Christmas from wet Ohio. It's in the 50s, so no fear of ice.
Take it easy, Mary. I, too, don't react well to lots of crowds and activity.
Stay safe!
jane
Mary, I agree and hope you're feeling better with some rest in your chair!
Our Maryz asked me to post the following:
I'm in our local hospital, ICU. Difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, dehydration. Too much activity last weekend, I guess. May go home or to rehab tomorrow.
MaryPage...rest and recoup.
Patricia...always good to see you.
Darlene...80...wow..
First Christmas dinner and opening presents is over here in Ohio.. Phase 2 tomorrow with 5 kids under 10!
Jane
Merry christmas every Buddy.
Praying for MaryZ
We will have dinner at Jeannie's the last 4 years Christmas day is there, except for last year when everyone stayed home.
I am so sorry to hear about Mary and hope she has a straightforward and successful recovery. Perhaps a good rest will be all she needs?
Due to warmer weather and climate change, we're still having several freezing rains and almost continuous snowstorms. It's very unusual here as our first and only wintry ice storm was in 2013. We're ordinarily dry with little snow. We had a city bus go off the road on Friday afternoon, and luckily no one was hurt. Between the odd weather and steadily increasing Covid with both Delta and Omicron cases, it's worse than December 2020.
Other than last night and today, the snow equipment has been working nonstop with little to show for it. I imagine that those with homes in the foothills or on the lower slopes are effectively locked in place for the foreseeable future. These storms are said to continue into January.
I'm so sorry to hear Mary is in the hospital. I hope they can hydrate her and get her back to normal quickly. It is hard for us when we overdo, although I'm sure she enjoyed every minute of the wedding except for the cold.
Patricia I hope your weather returns to normal soon. If you're not used to all that snow and sleet and ice, it is treacherous. Stay safe and on your couch!
Jane, I'm glad you are safely in Ohio and enjoying Christmas with the family. Have a safe trip home.
Marilyn, I'm sorry to hear about your earthequake. I presume no damage was done. BTW, I asked about the service dog I was talking about and she is half Great Pyrenees and half Andalusian Shepherd.
Darlene, hope you have a good family Christmas.
We went to Christmas Eve services last night and then out to dinner. Nice. Today, we had a nice dinner in the dining hall with our villa neighbors and tonight are just snacking. We've heard from all the kids and a grandson. Granddaughter to call in a couple days when things calm down. Lori is in Costa Rica but called us before she left and messaged today. So a nice Christmas for us other than not having any family close by.
Stay safe everyone and have a wonderful, healthy, happy 2022! Sharon
Storm here is very bad. It sounds terrible. I hope everyone driving is sae.
Keith wandered out of the house after midnight, The next door neighbor brought him home just after 23. I need to get dome knid of device that can locate him. GPS tracker would work fine.
Marilyn, contact the Alz. Assoc. I'm sure they can advise you on the kind of device to get and where it is available. I know it must be scary.
Our weather was 75 or so yesterday, and supposed to be low 70's today. Not typical Christmas weather, but nice.
Mary Page, your mention of an eclair for dessert brought back memories of the one I had in Paris which was chock full of chocolate ganache. It was to die for!
I had a major digestive upset Christmas night. Not sure why, but was in the bathroom a lot and not feeling well, so didn't attend church yesterday. Okay today, except for my back. I weighed this morning and had lost 3 lbs or so! Hope I can keep them off.
Not much more going on here. Hi to everyone I didn't mention. Sharon
Hello Buddies...Hope everyone had a great Christmas...got to be with part of my family...others coming after New Year's Day...my son Johnny has a Dr Appt on Jan 3rd to get results of his tests...scans....and what treatment if needed...thank you for the prayers..and still praying for a good report...Sharon hope you are feeling better...Jane glad you got to be with family...Marlyin that's scary about K....I'm sure door was locked but he unlocked it...Hope Mary is doing better and out of hospital....Hi to all looking in...have a great day
The last snow and ice photos, I promise, barring a significant calamity. We're not used to this much snow and ice, along with a pandemic and a holiday season! It's usually busier on a Monday, but everyone is asked to stay home and off the roads. The foothills and ridges are impassable.
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Chip & I had what was for me a Perfect Little Christmas. Mary, I know how much you want to be a part of family doings, but you may have reached the same place I have, and have to decide NOT to go on the road. It just flat out knocks me off the trolley! Sit in your Easy Chair and take calls. You are the most important person in your family, so let them make a fuss over you while you stay quietly in place.
Speaking of calls, I had a lovely one today. From Melissa. Melissa is one of my 13 granddaughters. She is the 3rd daughter for my daughter Anne & son-in-law Greg. She & I are both very distraught over hearing of the death of E.O. Wilson, whose books we admired extravagantly. She called to commiserate and to tell me all about their Christmas and wish me a Happy New Year. Melissa is Annabelle's and Willem and Mile's mother. How she does all she does is beyond me. But Oh, how I love hearing from each & any of them. Every one is my favorite!
And Melissa is our Science Teacher over there in Easton on Maryland's Eastern Shore. How do we pronounce that? EASE-TON SHOW.
But seriously, each is my favorite when I have just seen or spoken with one. For the long haul, this is still mostly true, though I do seem to favor great granddaughters Leah and Emma. Emma is granddaughter Angela's only child. Granddaughter Angela lives in Oklahoma City, OK and is an Actuary. Emma is a nine year-old scamp. Leah is the middle one of granddaughter Joanna's three, and she is a bubbly delight. Today is red-headed Joanna's 51st birthday. Joanna is a nurse.
Wow Patricia. Makes me happy to be in Charlotte and our 70 degree weather! Although the temps will dip next week.
Darlene, Praying Johnny's test results are good. Keep us posted. Glad you had a nice family Christmas and same on New Year's. Our older daughter is planning to drive up from FL mid January.
I may fly down to Tallahassee in March or early April to see my sil who turns 91 in Feb and her kids. I'm afraid if too much time goes by, it might be too late.
I played bridge this afternoon and had lousy cards, but nice to be with the gals.
Tomorrow I go for my annual heart check up and then in the afternoon have an appt to see if my gal can style my hair well enough I can dispense with my wig. I think she will be able to, although not quite like I had it before.
I hope Jane is having a safe drive home and that Mary is recovering and soon out of the hospital.
MP, the holidays are wonderful for staying in touch with scattered family. They all are so important.
Stay safe out there.
Sharon
Hello Buddies: We had a wonderful family Christmas, although my heart went into Afib that lasted for a bout 4-5 hours of trying to get it to slow down.
I am going to make some homemade bread to smother with some of the Tuscan garlic butter that Sonja and Gilbert made for Jeannie ad I.
I have done laundry for two days. Does anyone know how to get the m ilduew smell out of a cedar chest. I a washing everything washable and have thrwon out a few things that I know none of the family would want anyway.
I hope Mary is getting better, maybe she will contct Jane again. to let us know.
I haven't heard from Mary, but hope she's recovering. Things are slowing down here and everyone has gone home. A neighbor of my sister's invited us for lunch at noon, @nd we didn't get back here until 7:00! She's Polish and had a feast for us.
The next few days will be quiet, though I'm taking my sis and bil out for dinner tomorrow night. My sister has cooked nonstop for 4-5 days.
Lots of cold and snow and ice in Iowa, so I will start home on Monday.
Stay safe. Lots of reports about Covid and people being terribly sick with the flu.
Jane
Just a quickie. I'm home now. They;ve been most concerned about heart issues. I'll write more tomorrow. Thanks for all good wishes.
So glad to hear you're home, Mary. I hope things will start to go better for you.
HURRAH....Mary is home from the hospital. So glad you'll begin the New Year in your own comfy place.
NOTHING exciting here in Ohio. Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hurrah, Mary is home. I was so worried about you. Take care now and follow doctor's orders! :)
Jane, that must have been some lunch! Have a safe drive back.
Marilyn, I'm glad you had a wonderful family Christmas. Try googling for the mildew cure. It seems like I have read of one, but can't remember. Have you figured out a way to keep Keith from wandering?
Got my hair done yesterday. It is still pretty short, but I am giving up the wig anyway. Five months of it is enough.
There's a NY's eve party tomorrow evening from 6:30-9:30 at the main bldg. Can you tell we're old folks when it ends at 9:30?! :2funny: I guess we will go.
My heart dr. hardly examined me yesterday and said I was fine. I think it is good he is retiring today. It was just an annual check anyway and I had no problems, so didn't care.
Today is going to be a slug day for me. The weather is changing. We had storms last night and the temps are going down, so predictably, I am hurting today (and last night).
HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE BUDDIES!
Sharon
Good New Year's Eve, Everyone!
Sharon...glad you can stop with the wig, though I didn't know you were wearing one. They have such lovely ones these days.
My neighbor to the north texted me that she hoped I wasn't on the way back. Big snow storm predicted for Saturday right through the area I'd be driving in to get home. It's wonderful to have such caring neighbors. Forecast is for sunny Sunday, Monday and Tuesday...though quite cold...9 below zero one night, etc. I prefer that to the 29-32 range when ice can form so quickly on the roads.
Quiet day here in Ohio. Football games this afternoon.
Stay healthy. Watch our for not only Covid, but the flu. It's a real nasty bugger.
jane
I went to Cardiac Rehab yesterday, and now am home for three whole days! Wonderful! Unlike some, I dislike having to git up and go these days! Remember that old song, There's No Place Like Home? Did anyone besides ancient me sing tunes in Elementary classrooms From The Golden Book of Favorite Songs?
I'm wishing everyone a safe and happy new year.
We finally stopped that long storm altho weather gurus are saying it was three, each following the other. In any case, we ended up with 23 inches of snow, enough wind, sleet, and rain to make it slippy, bringing trees and power lines down to cause outages.
So, it's been a rougher holiday season than we're used to. We rarely have six inches of winter snow accumulation, no humidity, and no rain. Some coastal arctic towns and villages reported temperatures in the sixties, warmer than their past summers.
Hi Buddies...just checking in to wish everyone reading ..a Happy Healthy New Year....I will probably be in bed long before midnight...it's still 80 Degrees here...But cold front on its way...freeze Sat and Sunday.....Be safe...CC
Happy New Year, All!
Marilyn, it absolutely terrifies me to think of you having an a fib attack for that long. You must have been terrified, too. What did you do with yourself while you were having it? Have you spoken with your doctor since?
I have not talked to my Dr since that attack. I just prayed and waited in out with deep breathing. Yes I was terrified, I kept thinking I can't go to the hospital because who would take care of Keith while I was gone. what if I died and Keith wouldn't even know it. or know what to do. 1those tgoughts terrify me more than anything..
Oh, My Dear! Hugs to you. I have A Fib, too; so I feel your shivers. I send you wishes for no more attacks and a hope for a solution to what to do about someone to be with Keith when required.
Happy New Year to all!
I'm still improving, albeit slowly. INR value is good, but my ankles are starting to swell again. We'll see what Home Health tells me today.
Big news around here is not only the drop in temps from near 80* to below freezing in 24+ hours, and about 3" of snow overnight. Woke up to "winter wonderland" out my window. I'm told roads not too bad, except in places. Crazy!
Hugs to all!
Good tidings of Great Joy, Mary. I always feel daily improvement is the right direction to travel in.
I am not going out today. No trip to the bank. No appointment kept with Cardiac Rehab. We have a perfectly gorgeous SNOW DAY here!
Good morning all....almost noon....our weather is warming up again...Marlyin that was scary I'm sure...hope you are feeling better..MaryZ glad you also are improving...Jane are you home yet? Sharon glad you had good Dr appt...My son Johnny has leukemia...think they caught it early..he has appt tomorrow at MD Anderson cancer center in Houston...I'm told people from all over go there for treatment...so asking continued prayers for him and his wife who is right by his side....have a great day...
Darlene, sorry about your son's diagnosis. He's certainly in the best place - being treated at MDAnderson. It's a great facility. I know you'll keep us posted.
Prayers for Johnny!
Darlene...so good Johnny can get treatment at MD Anderson...one of the best in the world. People do go there from all over the world.
Marilyn...I think you have family now who would check on you if you fell ill.
Hi to MaryPage, Maryz, Sharon, Patricia, Tomereader, and others looking in.
I got home yesterday..sneaking in during a two day good window. This morning it's 10 and 25 mph winds causing ground blizzards with snow on the ground. I'm in and intend to stay here!
Stay safe,
Jane
Marilyn, how scary! Surely if you put Gilbert as your emergency contact, he will be notified if anything happens and see that Keith is taken care of.
Darlene, I'm sorry to hear Johnny's diagnosis is leukemia but I agree with others that M.D.Anderson is supposed to be the best place to go for cancer treatment. He will continue to be in my prayers.
Jane, so glad you got home safely in a good weather window. Now stay in and stay warm.
Mary, glad things are improving with you. No snow here but bet yours is pretty. Very cold here too.
No news here. Sharon
Hi Buddies...very good news about my Son Johnny..after md Anderson did their test on him ...the diagnosis is Chronic lymphocytic lymphoma...will not need treatment now...is not having any symptoms...will be checked every 3 months...Thanks to God for answered prayers...they told him to try and avoid sick people...But don't we all.....so relived..just had to share..have a great eve....
Life sure is not easy, Darlene; and the worst of all horrors for us is to be told of a crisis for our children. I have been aching for you, and then read your latest news and felt more peaceful. They bring about such medical miracles these days. hugs to you.
Wonderful news, Darlene!
jane, glad you're snuggled safely at home!
Major weather for us coming. Super cold today, temp dropping all day long, and not even getting above freezing tomorrow. Plus multi inches of snow starting this morning. Oh, goody! Unlike Alaska, we're just not prepared for this type of weather, and people do tend to go nuts. I admit, I can look out my window and enjoy looking at it - and not have to be out in it.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Good morning everyone! We broke not only the record for the most rain in a month, December! And not only for the most snow in a month but also the most snowfall in a year! ""Storms across the Interior affected many homes and businesses with wet, heavy snowfall and rain that fell over the course of a few days.
In the month of December, historic snowfalls fell across the Interior, bringing 49.7 inches of snow to Fairbanks according to the National Weather Service." The governor declared the state a disaster area and has called in the National Guard for assistance. Everyone is asked to stay home and off the road unless it's essential traffic.
Darlene....HURRAH for MD Anderson and your son's health report. He's on the patient list now at a great place and they'll keep a close eye on him and he'll have the best help medicine can provide. What a relief for you and your family!!!
Good CHILLY morning to everyone! It's struggling to get above zero right now. Nope, I'm NOT going out...except maybe to grab my mail later from the front porch.
Lots of schools closed yesterday for the high winds and cold temps blowing snow and causing ground blizzards.
Nothing exciting here, except trying to stay warm.
My toaster started to smoke...more so than just a burned corner of a slice of bread, so that hit the garbage and I've got one coming from Amazon.
I'm not even putting out my garbage...nothing to put out in the big bin but one bag, and it's too cold to even go out and pull that to the curb. It'll wait until next week.
It looks like an afternoon of the fire going and a kindle in my hands with a blanket and a cup of tea.
Lazy jane
Friday hellos! It's still below zero and I've decided I'll wait until tomorrow to venture out. It's to get 30 degrees warmer, "they" say!
Stay warm and safe!
Jane
The storm we had is now making its way through the US, 90 million people and 37 states are feeling the effects.
Darlene, how wonderful that Johnny doesn't need treatment now and that they will just keep checking him. What a blessing to you and your family. It's not gone, but the next best thing.
Jane & Mary, it's cold here too. Down to 29 last night. High of 40 + today. Not as bad as both of you have and no snow. Still able to get out. Took Bunny on her walk at noon.
No real news here. Just getting caught up on some things. Decs down on Monday. Cleaning girl Wed. Bridge Tues. etc. Same ole.
Patricia, you have had a time this winter. I hope it evens out for you now.
Stay warm and stay healthy everyone. Sharon
Saturday morning greetings!
A nicer 17 degrees here, but I'm not getting out!🤭
I woke up early for me, but lolled around in bed for a bit. Finally got up, showered, and put away the folded laundry from yesterday.
Good to see Sharon is here. I thought of you as I went around Indianapolis and saw signs for Martinsville. There's all kinds of construction in downtown Indy and Columbus, so I got the scenic route around the south of both cities!🤪
Hope everyone is ok... MaryPage, Patricia, Darlene, Maryz, Marilyn, Alpiner, Tome
Jane
It's continuing to take me endless minutes for a forum to load. I hope Michael can get that fixed today.
I've emailed the Buddies I have emails for and hope everyone stays healthy.
It's a crisp 4 degrees here this morning, and I'm staying INSIDE again....big surprise, huh.
jane
Finally able to sign in today...hope everyone is doing OK have a good rest of day
Hi, Darlene,
I think Michael fixed the problem with a reset of the server.
Quiet day here.
Jane
Jane, I'm back after two days, finally back on after one and a half days You don't realize what something means until it's gone. I'm a grouch these days, so bear with me.
With Covid raging (Wednesday and Thursday past), saw 1000 new cases in 48 hours... plus most of December's snow is still sitting where it fell (They collected only where necessary, leaving narrow lanes in roads and highways), so I spent my time on email and Youtube.
My sister emailed a couple of days ago; my niece and her husband caught Covid from a friend. They both were in the hospital, but he quickly was sent home while she was still there with Covid and now pneumonia. Idaho is another place inundated with Covid. I don't understand how some people care nothing for their fellow humans.
We've had minus thirty to minus forty since Thursday evening, but they say next week will warm up. I need to get out there, even if it's only to walk around one of the parking lots!
We're to also warm up but the NW wind is keeping it chilly here. I did get out in the car to the shop to get my hair cut and cut and thinned. I asked Kristal is I was her only old lady who needed her hair thinned and she laughed and said "YES!" I always get tired of the short "do" and let it grow and then realize I can't really handle it anymore so go in for a "shearing" as I did today. You'd think I'd learn...but I don't. :o
I then decided to stop and get lunch (and dinner) at the Pub nearby, so I'm set for tonight too with a crispy chicken white meat salad. Off then to WalMart, but it was crowded and I decided not to venture in...will wait until it warms up and I can go earlier in the day. Back home and will try to make a list so I can do a pickup in a few days.
Take care, Friends, and stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning from an Interior that has warmed up from a week of minuses to a week or two of pluses. Of course, that means we have another snow advisory, blowing snow and wind chills. That must be the meaning of what is happening outside my window today.
A large grader with military markings has a small fleet of seven city dump trucks following it as it scrapes its way along the street. It's a coordinated action as when the dump truck fills and leaves; another one moves up on the left. Of course, the four feet or so of filled sidewalks remain.
Wednesday, management will clear our parking lots and hopefully our sidewalks. Taxis, mail, and delivery trucks have issued a ban on entering our parking lots, but I'm sure that had nothing to do with it...
This year's paradox is that it both slammed the record books in Interior's snow amount and climate changes.
Tomorrow, I'll be going outside for the first since the third as the unnecessary travel ban has lifted.
Patricia, it would have to warm up an awful lot for me to take a walk at your place. Hang in there. Thaws will come.
Jane, I'm glad you got out some today. I have thick hair too and keep mine short, but I like it that way. Right now, it is a little shorter than I want, but it's getting better. We've had rain and below freezing temps at night and 40's in the daytime and that is unusual for us. 50's are the average in Jan. here. However, I did take Bunny for her noon walk today.Not as long as sometimes but longer than yesterday.
Nothing going on today. Bridge tomorrow. We are understaffed in our kitchen due to people out with Covid, so our meals have been a little weird. Not much choice. Our minister here at Brookdale and his wife have both had Covid but wasn't back yesterday because they could find a place to get tests! And of course, can't come back till they get a negative test.
Oh, one bright note, my grandson, Scottie, who is studying for his PhD in English Lit took his Orals Friday and passed with flying colors! He had to read over 200 books and comprehend them to prepare over 214 days. Now he can begin his dissertation. He teaches Eng Lit at a community college nearby to pay his way. This is at U of MI.
Jane, the reason for all the construction around Indy is that they are extending the new interstate 69 from KY to MI. They took it right through the edge of Martinsville, so I won't even recognize the area when I go back.
They've been working on it forever.
Stay well and stay warm and Hi to all I didn't mention. Sharon
CONGRATULATIONS to Scottie, Sharon! That's one big hurtle over.
jane
I agree, good for Scottie! My second cousin is a professor in Kansas and has had to jump through many hurdles in an expensive education, so I know a little about how daunting and expensive such a career goal may be.
Wow, Sharon! Your grandson had to read almost a book a day! Wow! Well, I could, and did, do that when I was very young. I have the bad habit of falling asleep over my reading these days!
Seriously, you must be very proud of him. I'M proud of him!
We are cold, but clear.
Well here I am. I didn't realize it had been a week since I ws last here.
I fell yesterday morning and notified Sonya that I needed to see a Dr and get x-rays, the next thing i hear is Gilbert calling that he is on his way here to take me to the Hospital ER. We the triage nurse finally came outside where they had us waiting and said she could take my information but it would be a long wai, So I left telling them I m not going to wait.
I called my dr office to try for a referral to get x-ray;s but was told to go to Eureka urget care. Gilbert stayed here with Keith and Sonya's mom Jeanie took me. TThe knee is NOT broken all bones are intact. Arthritis and pulled ligament and tendons. Go home and Ice for 48 hours then heat, Got it wrapped in and Ace wrap.
Today I am doing better but I still can't drive I don't know if I could switch to the brake if necessary in a hurry.
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Marilyn...glad the knee wasn't broken. I saw a woman I know from the bank who was in a full leg brace thing like football players wear sometimes. She said she broke her kneecap and had to have surgery...pins and screws and other hardware.
I heard from a friend this morning who said the hospital here is full ... again...and there's no place to send patients who need extra care. One guy coded while she was there, but they got him back...but no bed for him anywhere. ::)
Also heard from her that a man, 74, who'd died a few days ago was suffering from Covid. He was a big dairy farmer here...and his wife had told me before Christmas he wouldn't get the vaccine...a very conservative whatever....and so he's dead. Yep...his body...his choice...but why are they going to the hospitals if they don't believe the science? :uglystupid2: OK>>>stepping off my soapbox.
Much warmer today...low 30s and some melting of ice. Snow to come. I'm waiting on the water conditioner man with bags of salt. The time is between 9 and 3! I HATE that kind of "time line"...but no choice. Then I want to take some big cardboard boxes to a dumpster that our garbage/recycle people have for cardboard. My recycle bin is full and this box won't fit.
Hope everyone is healthy and warm and safe!
jane
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about your knee. I know how it can hurt as I spent thirteen weeks after my February fall, lying mainly flat on my back. Take it easy, and don't push yourself. Ask for help if you need to.
Jane, I have no answers. They're even turning on themselves. The US is last on a ranking of healthcare systems among 11 of the wealthiest countries in the world, despite spending the highest percentage of its GDP on healthcare, according to a new report via the Guardian, and is ranked 46th in life expectancy.
Alaska's surpassing last year in the number of new cases but deaths are down due to more vaccinated.
Marilyn, sorry about the fall, but glad there was no fracture to deal with. Take it easy and hope for quick healing.
Our temps have moderated here, and the sun is shining - at least for the next few days. Then they're talking about a rain/snow mix over the weekend. More of the usual, I'm afraid.
I haven't heard anything about overcrowding in our local hospital, and didn't notice or hear anything from staff while I was there over Christmas. I hate hearing all those horror stories, though, and don't even want to get into it.
Stay warm and dry, Buddies!
Jane, I just received a free upgrade to my lifeline which can go anywhere, in or out of the water and uses the cellular towers and GPS to communicate. The system is assumed to always be on except when taking it on an airplane.
I don't wear my device while sleeping, it sets off false alarms, but it's placed nearby within reach. It's alerted twice when I've had a fall, including the one in February.
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Some snow and building photos from 01/12.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=211277
I just don't "get it." When I was a child, you could not get into kindergarten, let alone First Grade, without a scar shown of a smallpox vaccination. And yes, that program did away with Smallpox in our entire country!
So I am not figuring out how the difference in attitudes came about between then and now. I am told it is a whole building full of Russians who use Facebook and other of our Social Media to fill our heads with untruths about our vaccines. Well, I have no trouble believing that.
Patricia, I have read quite recently that the PermaFrost is melting and that there is a lot of stuff in it that, when it does melt, will actually increase the amount of carbon in our atmosphere. What know you about this/
MaryPage, this is our latest, "Alaska recorded back-to-back record-breaking daily COVID-19 case counts on Monday and Tuesday as the omicron variant squeezes hospital capacity and staffing in Anchorage, where most of the infections have been reported.
The state health department tallied 1,967 new COVID cases on Monday and 2,414 cases on Tuesday, smashing records set last week.
So far, the state hasn't reported a similar spike in hospitalizations, but some Anchorage hospitals say they are seeing more COVID patients, and more staff are calling in sick, forcing them to make tough decisions about patient care and visitors."
While many nations such as Russians, Chinese, and North Koreans see no problem with helping push misinformation, the most prominent perpetrators are our politicians! The hubris they push is only equaled by their greed.
Yes, that's true about the carbon, has been true for many years, and nothing has been done, so now we wait and see what comes next. It's too late to change what will come; we can only hope to alleviate disasters.
Afternoon, Buddies!
Patricia...the one I signed up for is also called "On the Go," and I'll carry a small (soapbar size) GPS monitor in my purse when I leave the house. I also elected to buy the wrist band as well as the necklace...sometimes necklaces bother me...and I also have the fall protection and a "button" for the shower. It still came to less than the plain On the Go with my discount because I have ADT home alarm. I also liked that there's no contract...month to month but price is locked in...and all who monitor the calls are ADT people IN the United States.
MaryPage...I don't get it either, but, as my Dermatologist said when talking about why people won't get vaccinated, "You can't fix stupid."
It's warmed up to 40, so I took myself out for a very short walk...only on sidewalk that was clear and dry. Not far, but a start. I also filled my largest bird feeder and went out to Farm Fleet and got more seed for the coming cold weather...and maybe snow???
I got worried I'd forgotten someone in my new will...and was fretting about it when I thought...so go down to the file cabinet and look, You Goofy Person! AND, no I hadn't forgetten one of Ray's nieces...all listed there. BIG relief. I worry about the weirdest things at times. Too much time here alone, I guess. :o
On YouTube, I've been watching some of the Super Nanny episodes. HOW people live with their children so out of control is incredible. It sure wasn't like that when I grew up. ONE look from Mom was enough to curb any even thinking about doing something. Same speech whenever we went into a store..."DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING!" In those clips, kids are running wild and grabbing whatever they want.
:uglystupid2:
Enough rambling from me.
jane
A potent winter storm is forecast to wallop tens of millions of people across the central, southern and eastern USA with snow, ice, wind and rain over the next few days.
"Get ready, a major snowstorm is coming," AccuWeather meteorologist Bernie Rayno warned.
The Weather Channel, which named the sprawling storm Izzy, said it is likely to produce "major travel headaches" from North Dakota down to northern Georgia and up to Maine.
The first area to see snow Friday will be the upper Midwest, where winter storm warnings, watches and weather advisories were issued by the National Weather Service. A wide swath of 6 to 12 inches of snowfall is expected to encompass the eastern Dakotas to western Minnesota and Iowa, AccuWeather said.
"There will be a band of heavy snow that generally extends from the eastern Dakotas and Minnesota southward to at least much of Missouri and maybe the Ozarks in Arkansas," said AccuWeather meteorologist Matt Benz. Minneapolis, Des Moines, St. Louis and Kansas City are all in the path of the storm.
On Friday and into Saturday, "difficult driving conditions are likely throughout this region as roads become snow covered," according to the weather service.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/get-ready-a-major-snowstorm-is-forecast-to-roar-across-the-midwest-south-and-east-coast/ar-AASKqmE?ocid=msedgntp
I am with all y'all. I DON"T GET IT either!!! Gilbert and Sonja refuse to get the shot. Sonja works at the High school and said she would quit if they mandated the shots. A friend of mine is in the hospital in Arizona on a ventilator with some of his organs shutting down and his wife told me they refuse the shots as well WHAT the HELL IS WRONG With people. Like you said Jane "You can't fix Stupid". Not to be political but both Dems and Repbs are refusing to get shots. What about all the little children in the hospitals now. Their parents are so stupid. Off my soapbox noe.
I am seriously thinking of getting one of those On The Go monitors. I can't take any more falls. So I will look into it forthwith.
My leg is getting better. the pain is behind the knee and down my leg. However, I did manage to take the dogs on one walk today on our usual route around on of the park blocks( where I live. mobile home park) I even drove myself to the store for a bottle of wine. LOL
Tomorrow I will be going to lunch with Jeannie, sice oue power will be off from 9 to 5 tomorrow while some electrical work is one in the park she will not be sewing all day. WQe usually manage all but one Friday a month to go to lunch.
I will be talking with a group that does respite and also zoom meetings for the caregivers (me) So maybe I can get someone to sit with Keith on Sundays while I am at church for 4 hours. I have to be there at 9 am for an hour music practice. The Sunday school after that befreo the service starts. Then we sing for 45 minutes for the Pastor give his message. It is actually respite for me.
I've gotten very good about wearing my pendant all the time (even in the shower). I was keeping it nearby all the time on my walker, but this last episode convinced me otherwise
We're due to get accumulating snow on Sunday, beginning on rain and rain/snow mix on Saturday. Hooray!
Marilyn...lots of companies out there...hard to choose, I found.
Maryz...my sister and niece Patricia both were 100% in agreement since both are so far away.
Patricia...forecast right on!
At 8:00 am, I went out to store 1/2 mile away for salads I like for the weekend, and all was clear. I only had 3 items, so out in 20 minutes. Snow coming down and by return 1/2 mile trip, everything is covered! For snow experts...it's the tiny little flakes and strong wind. That's what usually piles up. It was supposed to start this afternoon. Guess snow didn't get the memo!
Jane
Our power will be off all day while some electrical work in being done in the park.
Back in the Long Ago & Far Away, when I was still hale & hearty, I liked doing volunteer work. For years, I drove for two sisters I called "The Old Darlings." I often spoke of them in here.
Emma, the younger, lost her driving license when she was about ninety. I drove her down to Glen Burnie to the Motor Vehicle headquarters several times so she could take the tests again, but she flunked every time, and after a while, she ran out of times. Mina, the elder, never did drive!
So they were able to stay in their apartment. Like me, they shuddered at the thought of institutional living. Hey, it isn't for everyone!
They had been doing volunteer work at the hospital for years & years by then, and the group there worked out drivers to keep them going with that. Several other friends of theirs picked them up and brought them home from various organizational doings they attended mutually; especially Bingo at the VFW Hall!
Emma died at age 93, but I kept on with Mina. It got so that I was taking her lots of places where they'd had driving support before. I slightly resented these groups being so remiss, but hung in there. Mina lived in her apartment until her death, at age 103!
I notice groups working with the aged have taken to bragging lately that "the first humans who will live to 150 years of age have already been born." No, I tend to doubt that.
No Scientist, I; but I love reading Scientific books written for laypeople such as I. My musings are not based upon statistics or studies. I go by personal observations and my own body. I come from a number of lines of long-living women. I will be 93 in May. My mother had a sister who lived to 101; she is the oldest related to me I know about.
The thing is, EVERYthing in the body falls apart. We can almost see and hear the various sections dropping off bits & pieces, from tiny to chunks, on a daily basis. There is no such thing as these returning to their former duties, or the body parts being restored to blooming health again. It just don't work that way, Folks!
So my mind just cannot wrap around that "we're all going to see 150 years of Life" slogan. Mebbe with a lot more remodeling from Evolution. Not from normal wear & tear. Me, I'm aiming for my century, and the Big Celebration every last soul related to me has promised to be present at. My 90th, just before Covid came to command the stage, was barrels of fun. We'll see.
Winterish-looking, but pretty day here on the bay. We are in, they are telling us, for some fairly nasty weather. Oh, and the reason for all my ruminations on The Old Darlings: all the comments about your Alarm arrangements. Mina had something similar, and I am hoping they have better plans now. Hers had a call center answer, and when she said she was on the floor, they called from a list they had. I was 1st on the list. I would drop what I was doing and drive over to Mina's and let myself in with a key she had provided me. Then I would assess the situation and call 911, or not. Mostly, I called, and then waited until they came. I did not much like that routine, and I hope they have improved upon it now. As for myself, I have my son Chip living with me and checking on me constantly. Also, we have invested in Baby Monitors. I can pick one up in several places where I spend a lot of time and push the button and he is right with me almost instantly.
Works for us! Whatever works for you is the BEST for you!
love & hugs
MaryPage, I can't say if I could or would like to live to or over one hundred. I'm disabled, balance and eyes, always have been since a serious illness directly after birth. My family, both sides, have an odd tendency of dying at age eighty-seven although my paternal uncle, oldest of sixteen outlived them all and died at age one hundred and one! Up until a generation past mine, everyone on both sides other than my family were farmers. None were rich but all needed to be hard working.
My unit alerts a local hospital. If I don't answer their response, an ambulance is sent to my location per the included GPS. I can go anywhere there is GPS and cell towers and I can go into the water. And mine is far from the top of the line.
Marilyn, so glad the knee isn't broken and that you're beginning to get around some. Have you tried Voltaren on the knee and tendons to reduce the pain? It really helps mine. There's a generic out that's cheaper too.
I agree with all of you about those that refuse to get vaccinated. They just have a screw loose in my opinion. Maybe this pandemic is God's way of thinning out the population like the plague did in the middle ages.
Jane, your life line thingy looks like it is top of the line. I do hope it works well for you. Patricia, yours looks good too.
I took Bunny for her walk this noon. It was still chilly, but I figured I better walk her a little farther since we're due to get all the bad weather over the weekend. Possibility of snow, sleet, and ice even here! But also possibly just a cold rain.
I have no desire to live to 100 unless I am no worse than I am now and I can't believe that. My mother lived to 90 1/2 and her last 2 years were sad.
No other news here. Stay in and stay warm and safe. Sharon
And the snow continues! Temperatures are dropping and the wind continues. It is a veritable winter wonderland...and quite pretty since I can sit here in my family room and look out on three sides and be warm and cozy.
I just turned on the Weather Channel and it looks like a lot of country from here to east and a bit south are in for Izzy...snow and ice for some of them...power out, etc.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi everyone...we have had a few warm days but a cold norther with high wind is on the way here...Jane sounds cold where you are...My brother and SIL have both had the covid...she got over hers ok..but he had to be hospitalized over night due to low oxygen level...they are doing good...no vaccine.....hope everyone is doing well..be safe
Good Morning!
Darlene...good to see you this morning.
The neighbor's snow guy woke me up at 5:00 am with his Bobcat beeping as he did their driveway. My snow girl's daddy is out doing my walks and driveway. It'll be all ready for more snow tomorrow.
It's 11 now and don't think it's to get much more than into the low 20s. The joints and muscles are very stiff, so not much happening here. I did a little vacuuming and have a load of wash in...and that's about it for the day.
Stay safe and healthy.
jane
Good morning Buddies.
I am looking into the devices. Right now I am looking to see what Medical Guardian has to off. I will also look into te On The Go medical alert devices.
I really overdid it yesterday. I was so happy to get out and walk that I took the dogs for 3 walks plus Jeannie and I went shopping after lunch.
we walked every aisle of Dollar General and Dollar Tree, I also went to the feed store for dry dog food. So I paid for it last night.
Sharon I do have Voltaren, (the prescription one)I' had this tube for years. I did order some Aspercream as well. I can order $40 in OTC stuff every quarter through my insurance that I don't have to pay for. It is so nice that I can also order on Keith's insurance.
Good morning, it's presently five above at nine AM. Yesterday I went shopping with friends, and it was raining on top of all those freshly cleared driveways, parking lots, and roads! Everywhere was ice, and it was the most amazing thing, we all agreed. Rain in the middle of one of our supposedly frigid months! The only thing I could compare it to would be a blizzard in July!
I decided to go with the Medical Guardian.
We got about an inch of snow, some freezing rain/ice, but didn't lose power. Everything is shut down here. Bunny wasn't happy about going out to do her thing but she did. John took her out today.
I did my laundry yesterday, folded it today, organized my meds and didn't do much else. No church either here or online.
Hope you are all safe and warm. Sharon
We had snow off and on all day. Lots in the morning, and then that was gone soon after noon. Then it started again midafternoon, and snowed into nighttime. Temp near freezing this morning, and still plenty of snow and black ice on the roads. Glad I don't have to go anywhere.
Stay safe and warm, Buddies!
Marilyn...glad you found an alert you liked. Great your insurance will cover OTC stuff. I'd not heard of that before.
Mary and Sharon...glad you don't have to go out in snow and ice.
Patricia...rain and above zero! :thumbup:
I worked a bit this morning, clearing out my pantry. Things just seem to accumulate. :idiot2:
I needed room on lower shelves because I can't reach the higher ones easily. SO...space made and another garbage bag out next Thursday. ::)
Take care and stay safe!
jane
Seems as if that snowstorm is settling in to stay awhile. We're still having occasional snow and rain with warn temperatures.
I think Patricia is sending COLD weather my way. Temps for Wednesday...high to be 7 and low -12. Thursday high = 2 and low=-17.
YEP, I will be INSIDE both days!! ;D
Our snow is over for now, roads are clear at least here in our center. The dining room is closed today & tomorrow but pickups or deliveries of meals available, so I don't have to cook. I will take Bunny out for the first time since the bad weather began in a few minutes. John has been doing it. We still have some mush ice on the grass, but only about 1/2 in deep if that. Temps are in the 30's to low 40's except at night when it dips below freezing. Nothing in comparison to you girls, but cold to us.
Marilyn, glad you decided on your alarm device. It should give you peace of mind.
I hope to play bridge tomorrow if my gals don't back out and they shouldn't.
Stay in and warm and safe. Darlene, enjoy your nice temps. Alpiner too. Sharon
Jane...disregard my message...I did have to sign in...thx anyway......
Sharon...good you didn't lose power and warmer temps will melt that ice, as you know.
Darlene...glad you got logged back in!
Pedicure for me tomorrow and then I have groceries to pick up as well as a prescription.
Covid numbers really high here again...well, the whole state...and even our Governor has it! You all know I'm not a fan of hers! Gee, maybe going to political things without a mask isn't very smart, Kim!
Jane
]Good morning Buddies. The leg is getting better litle by little. Still painful. I am only supposed to take Tylenol as a pain reliever, however I did take Aleve yesterday as Tylenol didn't he;p one bit.
Today I am going to go to the Senior Center to pick up some Senior Nutrition lunches for Keith and I. Friday I will be having lunch with my Grand daughter Savannah.She and her boyfriend will be moving to Kansas in a couple of months and I want to spend some one on one time with her before they go.
Good morning, minus eleven presently, but we're heading up to zero for a high. Tomorrow's high will be plus 22 with a chinook blowing in the afternoon. Next week is forecast to be in the plus thirties until we drop back again into the single digits on the twenty-eighth. I'm predicting mayhem because snow with possible rain mixed in is expected. This winter, the weather is as erratic as everything else; it's a toss-up.
If you're on my weather system, Jane, expect a crazy next week!
Hi Everyone...its 32 degrees here and will stay that way through the night..we had sleet earlier..I hope it warms up by Monday..have an Eye appointment...Marlyin glad your leg is better..Jane covid is bad here...even those vaccines and booster are getting sick...Sharon hope you get to play bridge..Mary sounds like you are getting snow...Hi to others reading...stay safe and warm
Snow and ice essentially gone here. Rain off and on all day, Cold front moving in with snow tomorrow and Sat AM. Supposed to get down in the teen tonight! :'( We probably won't get much though. And no ice predicted.
I did get to play bridge. Had a nice time. Haven't done much since. Podiatrist was here yesterday and my cleaning girl came. Got my year's minutes refilled on my phone. Otherwise nothing.
Sounds like everyone is pretty much housebound due to the weather. I hate taking Bunny out in the snow and rain. She gets so wet, but Mon we get her groomed and it will be easier.
Take care and stay warm everyone, even you, Darlene. Sharon
Marilyn...glad the leg is better.
Sharon...good to have the ice gone.
Darlene...32 is cold for you, I know.
Patricia...I think we were colder than you today! Your cold you sent this way, of course, and with wind...wind chill at -25. Actual temp hardly made zero and it's headed back down now.
I tried to walk just a very little big when I took my garbage bin our this morning, but the cold wind was brutal, so I came back quickly. I did go again to WalMart for the rest of my order, so I'm now set for the weekend.
Patricia will come down tomorrow. Temps and wind chills too brutal today in case of a car malfunction.
I continued on my reorganizing of the pantries. That job is now finished.
Stay safe and warm.
jane
I was awake and came down for a hot latte at 5:30 am, and it was cold downstairs! I called my heating guy at 8:02 and talked to receptionist...and Al was here at 8:57! Hard to beat that!
Patricia just checked in...she's about 2.5 hours away.
Take care and stay safe/warm.
Jane
Wow on the quick HVAC service. Really needed with those temps and company coming. It's only 30 here and was down to 22 last night. That is really cold for us. Glad I'm not in your area. I did take Bunny for a short walk at lunch, but it was too cold to go down to the lake.
My bridge partner has Covid. Fortunately, she wasn't feeling well Tues and didn't play and won't play next week either.
Hope everyone is well and staying in and warm and safe. Sharon
Sharon...glad your bridge partner had the good sense to stay home!
Snow last night...not much and more tonight. Too cold for me to get out! 8)
I thought we were finished with snow, but in it came last night and left us 2 or 3 " but half or more is gone already. Didn't walk Bunny today though. Just took her in the yard. About 30 degrees. I posted a pretty picture of my balcony covered in snow, including my poor pansies.
I did laundry today as usual. Didn't sleep till after 3:30 AM last night. Don't know why. Not worried about anything. Just couldn't turn off. Slept late this AM.
Hope Patricia arrived safely, Jane and you have an enjoyable weekend with her.
Marilyn, you must be sad to see Savannah move to Kansas.Is she going to school there or does she have a job? Anyway, nice you could have a lunch with her before she left. I miss Joc, my gd.
Hi to everyone out there. Miss your posts. Sharon
The Supreme court ruled against President Biden's vaccine mandate for large businesses. Shortly afterward, Starbucks announced its 200,000 employees at 9 000 locations would no longer be required to get vaccinated or submit to weekly testing. I'm fully vaccinated and boostered, but Starbucks is no longer on my shopping list. We have over a thousand new cases daily, and the Midwest isn't any better. Would you shop there?
How many other businesses see this as a free pass?
Patricia, wouldn't you think the businesses would be volunteering to see that all their employees were vaccinated? I certainly would, even (or maybe especially) if I were a small business owner.
Sharon, we didn't get any more snow this last time through - just bitterly cold (it was 16* when I got up this morning). Supposed to be getting up to more normal temps for a few days this week - before another front coming through next weekend. My daughter in South Carolina said they had a "pretty snow" yesterday, but it was gone by midafternoon.
Sue, hope you're having a great weekend.
Nothing much going on around here - except weather.
Hope all is well now with you, Marilyn, Darlene, Alpiner, and all the folks checking in.
Stay warm, Buddies!
My computer has been hacked, and those of you who are on my email will have received messages pretending to be from me begging for money. I am mortified. They are NOT from me, and if you have opened them, you are in trouble. Get a computer expert to help or call your provider. Comcast has given me terrific service over this. The perpetrators are committing FRAUD.
I am simply beyond embarrassment. They actually got into my computer and flipped some switches to make my email go directly to them. So I was sending emails, but not getting any that were being sent to me.
Most of my list caught on right away, but for those who went along with it, my deepest apologies. As for my eldest son, he got brave and went right into the person and told them to f_____ off. Well, ordinarily, I do not approve of that expression. In this instance, I cheered!
Comcast has fixed my computer and they are on the tail of the criminal. In the meanwhile, my abject apologies.
Son Chip is in Seattle this week. Bad timing.
And look in Soda Shoppe for a photo Bubble has posted for me of my window on the Bay. Becky took it 6 years ago. You will love it.
Here is the link, and I hope I am not breaking any rules in posting it in here. I just so dearly want you to see my view, and I had a time finding it in Soda Shoppe, so I wanted to make it easier for you.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=11.msg211753#msg211753
MaryPage, I was receiving your cryptic emails, but mine was going to my junk mail. Luckily Sandy emailed me, and we expected something of the sort. I was looking to see if I had a family email for you, and then Sandy called. I'm so happy you escaped relatively unscathed, and yes, good for your eldest son! I commented on your photo at the site, and yes, that was a perfect link!
There was a case back in SeniorNet where I was receiving odd emails from Norm, MaryAnn's brother, founder of Norm's Bait and Tackle. I contacted him, and he replied that his grandaughter or niece, I don't remember which, had used his computer, and he had gotten it straightened out.
It happens.
Oh, Thank you, Dear Patricia, and to any and all of you: should you EVer get an email from me asking for help (which developed into asking for money), it will NRVer be me doing that! I am not rich, but I have no need to ask ANYone for money, and I have a huge family to draw upon were that the case, which it is not.
About those vaccinations and the huge number of people believing the outrageous lies about them, I do not understand why they seem not to have taken in that our last President and his Vice President were given those shots, as were our present Pair.
Now you know that would not have been the case were it not that it was perfectly OKAY to do so!
I find it very interesting that Fox news has required all of its staff to be fully vaccinated with the booster to work there. Hmmm...
Patricia, I remember Norm (and Mary Ann and Dot) very well indeed. I joined Senior Net in 1999. It seems to me that was before he started his Bait & Tackle place, and everyone had state forums and his was Michigan. I have a faulty memory these days, though, and could be wrong. Mary Ann & I kept in touch during the period when I was not able to find the time for Seniors & Friends.
Along about 2004 or 2005, Bob & I planned a very elaborate {by that I mean it was about a month long and included many stops) trip to Florida, and, of course, we planned to meet with several groups of cyber friends, including Norm & Dot and a bunch in or around Tampa. We got a notebook and arranged our dates and made a heap of B&B reservations, and carefully put the confirmations in the notebook under the proper dates. Bob was particularly looking forward to visiting a dear old friend for several days and playing golf with him again. At the same time, our daughter Pam was going to join us from Arizona and accompany me to Disney World. Or is it Land? I get mixed up there, too. Anyway, we were psyched, but then Bob fell ill and had to have surgery, and I had to cancel every one of those reservations.
And I never in life got to Disney World. Or Land, either, for that matter! Everyone in my family has been except Pam and me! Well, and our newest great grand, who is only 2 months old.
Monday greetings.
MaryPage...I don't think any of our folks here would think that that email was legit. It sure does make one angry though.
Niece has left for northern WI. We had a great weekend.
AND now our Alaska Friend Patricia is sending me some of their frigid temps. Tomorrow through Wed to be high of 0 and low of -20. I'm going nowhere.
I won't make doc or dentist apps in Jan and Feb. for this very reason. I'm snuggling in for a long winter's respite. :D
Stay safe and WARM!
jane
Jane, we'll be heading back down into the minuses soon enough. To be plus 36 in January, traditionally our second coldest is unbelievable. February is normally our most frigid, but this year's extended forecast doesn't look that way.
Debi picked me up fairly early and took me to see a new pulmonologist. My breathing has been getting scary, to say the least. Debi went all through the visit with me, and we both liked him. Then I had a long breathing test with a technologist and we went to another building, where I had an x-ray. I will go back on the 1st for a follow up.
Chip gets home from Seattle Wednesday night. I have missed him, but it is lovely to put something somewhere and have it stay there. I guess everything in life is a trade off.
It is still icy cold here, but lovely to look at sunny and clear of actual ice. I am running behind because I dropped everything to sit down and watch HBO's new show: THE GILDED AGE earlier this evening. I predict it will be as popular as Downton Abbey turned out to be. Me, I loved it!
Sweet dreams to you all.
It's clear and sunny and still very nippy...we have 0 temperature! But back down to the negatives tonight. I'm going nowhere!
Stay safe, Buddies!
jane
We're at plus 25, but tomorrow will see us returning to the minuses. Our Chinook wind from the mountains created our warmer temperatures.
"What happens is, we get some southerly flow through the passes which creates kind of these warm, strong winds through the passes," Kreller elaborated, "and it goes down the mountains, and warms us up. So basically, we get this warmer weather just because of the winds going through the passes, and right now, we're experiencing anywhere from 70 miles per hour to 80 miles per hour. So it's a stronger Chinook wind, which means our temperatures here in the greater Fairbanks area are warmer."
Edit: The 70-80 mph winds stay in the mountains while we reap their effect.
Hello Buddies. My leg seems to be improving just a tiny bit each day. I went to the Chiropractor yesterday. I sure needed that. I will go back on Monday next for another adjustment.
I went to Grocery Outlet this morning to get the stuff I use to make the dogs food and bought more other things that I thought I needed. At least I have the $$ in the bank to pay for the groceries. I have to go back to the store to get stamps to mail a check. I hardley ever wirte checks anymore but this one place doesn't do the online or over the phone business
It is coold here at 12:30pm it is 41°
QuoteChip gets home from Seattle Wednesday night. I have missed him, but it is lovely to put something somewhere and have it stay there. I guess everything in life is a trade off.
You made me laugh, MaryPage. My son, David, lives with me, too, and I am also 92. If David wasn't with me I'd probably have to leave my home. I love him dearly and am so grateful for his willingness to help me but sometimes, I would love to go back and find that what I put in a certain place is actually still there. ;D
Good morning minus four today, and we've six or so days of minuses. I'm only seventy, and that seems odd for me to use the term only as I can put something down and go back to see it's gone. It shows up in another place, and since I don't have a son, it must be poltergeists, right?
I hope everyone with ills is feeling better today and even better tomorrow
Good morning...50 here this morning..just got back from walking...had eye appt yesterday..my Eye Dr wants to do a procedure for dry eyes...which I have..called putting plugs in your eyes...have any of you had that done or know about it? I'm always cautious about doing any procedure to eyes...Marlyin glad you are doing better...hope everyone is staying warm and healthy....
Oh, Phyllis; what a lovely morning present for me to hear I made you laugh.
Actually, it is one of those myriad mysteries of how & why the male of our species is so very different from the female.
Mama used to say to me: "You must have a place for everything, and everything in its place!"
Well, I do. And silly me, I expect everything to BE in its place. Unfortunately, much though he loves me, the same household rule does not penetrate my son's skin, let alone find its way into his brain.
I have one peculiarity. Well, mebbe not just one, but one relating to this conversation. I have to have Kleenex and scissors at hand, on command when I need one. Thus every room in the house is equipped to serve me. Every room.
There is a tall coffee mug with a pair of scissors in every room. The Kitchen sports three. My husband thought this was Einsteinian of me. I never argued with him when he praised me for being brilliant.
But whereas I carefully return any and every item in this house I pick up and use, just as a swallow flies home to its nest, my son just drops the item wheresoever he is utilizing it. Any attempts to change this result in an accusation of "nagging."
Go figure.
Today is gorgeous, but is cut-slices-in-your-face cold. I have done something I simply hate to do, but is necessary mebbe once every 5 or 6 years: I have left all of the curtains closed over my 3 large sets of sliding glass doors and other windows. The cold simply radiates from the glass, and, while I prefer seeing the outside world, it makes it much warmer and cozier inside.
It's been down in the teens this morning around here. High is predicted to be in the 30s. At least the sun is out. I sit by a not-well-insulated window in the dining room, MaryPage, and I know whereof you speak about the cold radiating and keeping the blinds/curtains closed.
Darlene, I've heard of that procedure before. It's not new. I've had some problems with dry eyes, but so far, have controlled it with moisture drops. I think it's an easy procedure, and also one that can be reversed if necessary.
News from here - Margaret tested positive with a home test this morning. She's had only some sinus congestion, but still she was here on Sunday. I tested negative this morning, and they'll do it again on Friday and Monday. Also, I'm quarantined until a negative test on Monday. Oh, well....
It's not just nippy here today, it's dang cold! -17 this morning with wind chill at -28! TV weatherguessers say tomorrow up almost 50 degrees to +30. And then back down on Friday to +15. My body HATES these roller coaster temps.
And that's my news! Staying in again today and reading.
Stay safe and warm.
Jane
I'd intended to write more, but had call from cancer surgeon's office changing my yearly check up appt in April, so I clicked post so I wouldn't lose it.
Marilyn...good on leg doing better!
Maryz...hope you're not infected and that your daughter is ok.
Phyllis...hi!
Darlene...I've heard of those plugs. I think a google search will give you some info.
Patricia...you've had a brief rest from the minus range.
MaryPage...drapes closed should help a lot.
Jane
Wow, what a lot of posts since I was last in. Mary Page, your view is lovely. I agree about men not putting things up. John's not horrible about it, but ....I hope your breathing tests come out all right. Sorry about your hacking. I didn't receive any emails, but would have discounted them anyway.
Patricia & Jane, I agree about the roller coaster temps. Altho ours aren't as bad as either of yours, it is still too cold for me today after being 59 yesterday.
Darlene, I had the plugs put in for dry eyes and they popped out in a few days, so didn't try them again. I get by with Thera Tears drops.
Marilyn, glad you're getting better and that the chiro is helping.
Mary, I'm so sorry to hear Margaret has Covid. Hope it is mild and that you continue to test negative.
No real news here except for snow last weekend and possible snow this weekend. It melts off in a day or so, so I don't worry about it.
I haven't felt very well today, kind of woozy and headachey. No cause that I can think of. Not typical of Covid, so I guess just old age.
Keep warm and safe everyone. Sharon
Sharon...are those eye drops OTC??
Sharon...I hope you feel better today.
Darlene...I also use drops for dry eyes. Mine are OTC... Called Restore Plus . They are preservative free, which my eye doc said to get and they are single use containers. I get them at WalMart and their brand.
It warmed up into the mid 30s....incredible rise of nearly 50 degrees. I went out to the grocery stores. I needed a few items, but not enough for a curbside pickup. It was also good to get out of the house. I'm really becoming a hermit. 🥺
Darlene, the drops I've used are all OTC. When I was doing my own shopping, I usually got Equate (Walmart) brand or Bausch & Loumb (sp?), but definitely NOT the ones that said were for "red eye".
Excellent point, Mary!
Quiet day here again.
Stay healthy!
Jane
I just wrote one of my long posts, just to lose it when I went elsewhere to find a name. We really suffer the lack of a place to pause our masterpieces while we check on something elsewhere!
But Pooooffff! They disappear without even a puff of smoke!
We are expecting a humongous snowstorm. Chip went to the grocery store last night, and we are all set to be warm, snug, and well fed.
If you have not noticed, Julian Fellowes has a new series on HBO. The critics are being nasty, but I adore it. Have watched it twice so far, and look forward to a new episode. THE GILDED AGE. I loved Cynthia Nixon in Sex & The City, and now she plays the nice aunt in this. It is a star-studded cast, but she stands out for me.
Good morning all; still warm this morning, but we're losing our cloud cover and expect to see some severe minuses next week. Other than that, nothing new here and only some regular chores.
I'm beginning to think I might have dry eyes or perhaps cold in my eyes. I'm not sure, but every winter, my eyes weep, and in the morning, it's hardened around the corners, and I have to use a warm washcloth to loosen and remove those clumps. It's a winter problem that I don't have information on to look it up.
We got the snowstorm, but it looks like less than an inch of pure powder. Makes a lovely picture, it does! Everything so pretty, but the roads all cleared off: some of them by melting. Our sidewalks have been swept off: no shoveling required. Oh, I do so love Winter when it is not a threat of any kind.
Oh, Callie, I am so over the moonthat you like it. I LOVE it, and am happy with costume history dramas full of splendid gowns and filthy rich people. I enjoy it all without any sense of jealousy.
So we will have fun comparing notes on it!
MaryPage, I've removed my post because I thought I was in another folder and most of it wouldn't make sense to the regulars here. :-[
Come over to the Bait and Tackle shop and we'll continue our conversation.
Will do!
Hi Gals, Just a quick note. First, Darlene, yes, the Thera Tears are OTC and have worked better for me than some other brands which I can't remember.
Our temps have been below freezing over the weekend, freezing this AM, now 46 and supposed to reach 57 this afternoon if you can believe it. In the 60's the next 3 days! No wonder, I hurt so much.
Tomorrow I go for a manicure and then to Walgreens for the Sr. Day sale. We try to get all our drug store needs then. Does everyone know that Walgreens has 20% off the first Tues of every month? Quite a savings. Then bridge in the afternoon.
Wed is our 6 month dental checkup. Nothing else going on this week that I know of.
Mary, I hope Margaret is okay by now and that you didn't get it.
Jane, I bet you've been huddling close to the fire. Hope things ease up in IA.
Mary Page, I like the light snows that melt quickly too. Pretty to start and then gone. That's the way of our Carolina snows.
Everyone stay in and stay warm. Sharon [/size=3]
Sharon...that's a nice savings at Walgreen's, if nearby.
I finally ventured out into the cold world this morning. My one car I hadn't driven since I came back from Ohio at Christmas, so I played musical cars this morning and got it out and took it for a "run"...out to fill it up and then to Farm Fleet for birdseed and to WalMart for a couple things and then out on the divided highway again for a bit of a run, and back home and tucked back in the garage. I need to go for a haircut tomorrow, but will take the car with the new battery and winter tires.
Wednesday and a couple more days we're to be back in arctic temps. As Sharon said, the body KNOWS...and doesn't like it. >:(
I did some minor housework this morning...NOT my favorite thing to do, but my friend who comes has had health issues with her husband and got him into Mayo in Rochester, MN, and I'm hoping they have good news for them. Iowa City neurologist is saying beginning of ALS. I sure hope they're wrong.
Nothing else new around here.
jane
Good morning, it's minus 36 and going to a high of minus 26. We will very slowly warm again until the 4th has a high and low of zero. I have no idea how I'll spend my day; nothing is pressing, so it may be simply on the couch and computer!
I seem to be on weather opposites again, but my body, as yours certainly has been at odds with what's out there!
Well, Patricia, I spend my time mostly on the laptop or tablet or knitting, but that's my "normal". ;D
At least I have been released from quarantine. And Margaret has been told by the Health Department that she can leave home, with a mask, and staying away from crowds. I talked to her today and she says she's feeling okay, but does sound like she has a head cold.
Like everybody else, our temps are crazy, but mine are more like Sharon's.
Stay healthy, Buddies!
I'm told to be more active and build up some core strength to migrate any real damage from my falls. I've started to be a bit shaky when I move and quickly tired. However, I tend to ignore those most days and need to do more.
I used to knit, and crochet but along came those darned computers.
I'm finally going to have my hearing tested this morning . I have been putting it off but I grew tired of missing so much that is being said at church . I can't hear the lower tones & have fallen asleep in church ! I'm hoping to get small hearing aids if any are prescribed my the dr.
just checking in to let all y'all know I am still alive. Nothing much new here at my end. I;ve been going to the ?Chiro It seems that the pain I/ve had for more than a year has nothing to do with me falling, the sciatic nerve is bing pinched from what ever position I am sleepin, the reason it only is very painful at night.
Always good to see Mary, Patricia, Alpiner, Marilyn here as February arrives.
My phone was acting goofy this morning. It's only a coupld months told, but it wouldn't go to the home screen...only the Motorola M one. I had a call from my sister and was able to answer it but noway I could call out, if needed. I was afraid I'd have to drive to CR...70 miles round trip and dreaded that, but I held down the start button and it seemed to "wake up."
My hair cut is completed and I stopped for lunch at grill across the street and brought home enough for supper.
The robo calls this morning are endless. Must be new quotas on the first of the month. ACK!!!
Temps already dropping ahead of the arctic cold front coming in. Like many of you, body is aching, so I'm in for the next couple of days.
Stay safe, warm and healthy,
jane
Hi Buddies..spring like weather here..but fixing to change...I will be like Jane...staying in where it's warm...thank you Sharon..I will try those eye drops..Hi to everyone looking in...fixing to mop my kitchen floor...no fun...stay safe and warm
Marilyn, I had Sciatica some years ago, and finally had to have the surgery after 3 trips to one of those in and out surgical units to have the "needles" treatment did not work. Becky came (from Missouri) and took care of me for 3 weeks and a day after the (hospital) surgery. I have been good since, though every now and then I experience a bit of sciatic pain.
Our share of the snowstorm was on the small side, but we have endured extreme cold. Now we are expecting sixty degrees before the end of the week, and then back to frigid cold again. My poor old hands hurt like all get out when the weather is changing. I just have osteo, for which I have the good sense to be grateful; but the pain can be intense, so I know where y'all are coming from.
MaryPage I have osteo, and I hate it when the weather changes because the aches are rarely in the same place as before! :(
All ten of my digits suffer, but for the last couple of years my drumsticks, as I think of them, have hurt the worst. Sometimes those two full-0f-meat places down where the wrist begins hurt so bad I yell out, all by myself alone. These places, where we get most of our protein from chickens, have knobbed up now, and the knob on the right hand is much larger than the one on the left. I have no idea why this is so. I am just reminded we are animals, and, even if we are dedicated almost to a religious regime to visiting a large army of medical "experts," as am I, the road to oblivion takes its inevitable direction with all manner of extra little flourishes over which we actually have no control whatsoever. I am filled with dismay today because, in a morning appointment with my pulmonologist, I agreed to go on oxygen: something I have deeply desired Never to do. Well, here I am now, inwardly cursing like a sailor; but unable to change the space on the board the dice have led me to.
My newest place is the long bone in my lower left leg. Before that, it was the small connecting bones between my toes and my foot. I agree the wrist is bad. But the hardest part is explaining to a new doctor that it comes and goes with the barometric pressure and not always in the same spot.
I've had "walking pneumonia" several times in my thirties and bronchitis and actual pneumonia twice. The last time, I was thirty-nine, and they briefly put me on oxygen. For some reason, I felt suffocated and would fight those clips. The doctor wasn't sympathetic and said I needed to leave it alone to get better.
I'm not a fan of the medical profession anyway, as they need to be spoken to in their direct terms only, and I'm an explainer. When I had laryngitis at 62, I gave the new doctor a note saying I couldn't talk. What did he do? He started gesturing at me and talking loudly...I quickly wrote a note saying I couldn't talk, but I wasn't deaf!
This song always moves me to tears and Austin Brown does it so well.
Austin Brown sings "Bring him home," from Les Mis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGP1nEG-OTQ
Good Afternoon, Buddies...Darlene, MaryPage, and Patricia
The big storm on the news today is going south of me, so we don't have that rain/sleet/snow to contend with...just bitterly cold temps and wind. So...yep...I'm inside. I have laundry about to finish drying and I finished a huge project I've been avoiding. Over the years, I'd write out or cut out recipes and stuff them into the old, old Betty Crocker cookbook I got when I went out on my first job and lived away from home. So...some months ago, I ordered a recipe binder and plastic sheets and today I got those miscellaneous papers, notecards, etc. into plastic sleeves and alphabetized. WHEW!
Nothing else new or exciting here...
Stay warm and safe,
jane
Good on you, Jane! Good on you!
I have a number of projects like that I have been procrastinating getting started with, let alone finished. A few of these actually sit in discreet little piles around my empty-of-visitors because of Covid living & dining rooms. I have actually completed a couple of these lately. So Good on Me, too! But no hip, hip hooray! I have not earned that as yet.
Jane, if I did that with my three recipe card containers and all the ones stuffed in my books, I'd be so excited, I'd be over the moon! :)
I saw a shocking hour on NOVA on PBS tonight about the humongous amount of methane being released into our atmosphere by permafrost thawing out in Alaska and Siberia. Scary stuff. There is much too much of it yet to come for us humans to safely inhale. They discovered it because of the most amazing holes being blasted into being by the underground methane exploding up through the tundra.
MaryPage...and yet, no people who are in political positions to do something seem to care. They're all too worried about getting reelected and doing what their huge donors want.
Patricia...I'm not much of a cook...so I don't have a gazillion recipes. Yet, I was overwhelmed by my stuffed Betty Crocker...and finally got it unloaded...and lots tossed that I'd never make.
I just got my garbage bin to the end of the driveway...no way I can get it up and situated on the snow on the "lawnstrip/parkway/whatever you call that space" so I put it on the driveway and stay home. :coolsmiley:
I think I'll go back to Netflix today and watch Sweet Magnolias first season episodes again. The second season drops tomorrow, I think.
I saw an interesting thing on YouTube about folding the blue masks to make them more safe if you don't have N95s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzTAZDsNBe0
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, Jane. I used to cook when I had a family, and my meal prep carried over into the single life. Then I started an entirely new life or went back to my childhood, escaping all those convenient chemicals in place of actual food.
I don't particularly appreciate losing many exemptions, but I'm finding that it's not the food itself but what it represents. My hair, skin, and nails benefit, pocketbook benefits, and without trying, I've lost nine pounds since New Year, adding to the 31 lost from my 2021 February injury. For the first time since 2012, I'm no longer overweight. `
So, my shelf of cookbooks and those three wood or plastic boxes are getting dusty.
Thanks for the youtube thing on mask folding, jane. I'll do that with mine.
Congrats on doing the recipe organizing. I was a good cook when I needed to do it, but cooking certainly wasn't something I loved to do. And I was glad to stop doing it. Sometimes I miss thing fixed "my" way, though. ;D
Sorry you've been put on oxygen, MaryPage. But isn't it wonderful that it's something we can do when needed. Are you getting one of those O2 creators, or just one of the tanks. I decided that if I ever needed to do that, I'd get the gizmo that can be worn on a sling, rather than the tank.
We're waiting for the heavy rain that's supposed to be coming our way from this storm. It's supposed to be starting in another hour or so. I don't think we're supposed to get bad ice and snow, but it is just to the west of us.
Good luck with hearing testing, alpiner.
Marilyn, I hope the treatment for sciatica helps. Back pain is certainly no fun.
Darlene, I hope you don't get too much from the storm, and get back to your spring weather soon.
Sharon, I guess you're supposed to just get rain from this, too. Good luck with it.
Margaret had a second positive test, and is still feeling yucky. And she is really feeling housebound. She says she's done almost all the projects she's had lying around for ages.
Stay warm and well, Buddies!
Mary...sorry about Margaret feeling bad.
I've got this sinus thing again...like a head cold.
Winding down and finally getting to Netflix. I baked some choc chip cookies with walnuts this afternoon. I love one with my hot chai on these cold days.
Jane
Mary, I don't know what I am getting, and was not given a choice. It never occurred to me to raise the matter. I was just stunned at the suggestion that it might be time to go on oxygen. Chip goes into the examination room with me, because my hearing is so bad. Anyway, he joined in urging me to take the doctor's advice.
Bottom line, I am told I will have a phone call as to when it will be delivered. Then I'll know.
I am sorry Margaret is ailing, as well and all. Please give her my wishes that this passes quickly and she will feel fit as a fiddle. I still wonder precisely what fit fiddles are, but I still wish Margaret well. I am always in hopes you two will come back to Annapolis one fine day.
Thanks for the good wishes for Margaret. Did I not say that she had tested positive for Covid? This was about 10 days ago, and she has had another positive test since then. She's going to take another tomorrow, I think. Hope this one will be negative. We shall see.
I certainly hope Margaret soon has a negative test, and begins to feel better!
My friend Jeannie is 'taking me out for a Birthday lunch this afternoon to Applebee's then we will go grocery shopping and to AAA to get my car registered in California.
Happy Birthday, Marilyn, whenever your day is! Enjoy Applebees! :hb3: :hb2: :hb2: :hb3: :hb2:
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Marilyn
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WOO HOO!
Happy Birthday to YOU, Marilyn!
Happy Birthday Marylin
Thank you all, My birthday is tomorrow. Hallelujah I made it to 82.Applebee's was wonderful we even got a senior discount.
Had quite a scare yesterday morning. One burner on my stove would not go off and had been on since Thursday I assumed. Maybe the cleaning girl bumped it when cleaning the stove. The knob just kept spinning. So I used pliers to try to turn it off. However, it wouldn't go all the way off. I blew out the flame and could smell a faint gas odor so I lit it again. I called the office for help and the maintenance man came to shut off the gas to the stove. Now I have to get someone to come out to fix it, good thing I have household insurance that covers all the appliances. I stopped into a place yesterday to see what the charges would be, would you believe $99.99 to come out then $45. every 15 minutes. Needless to say I have just signed up for the insurance , so I will wait a week or so and call to get it fixed for $100. deductible. It'sa good thing I have so many electric appliances that I don't need to use the stove. LOL
Hi Gals, Happy Birthday again, Marilyn. I wished it on FB. Your stove breaking wasn't much of a BD gift. I'm glad you had insurance and electric appliances. Nice that you had a good lunch with friends.
Alpiner, you will be so glad you got your hearing aids. They are expensive, but worth it to me. Just be careful not to get your mask hooked on it and lose one the way I did and John almost did.
Jane, Mary, Mary Page, Darlene,Patricia, I think we all are suffering from the antics of this winter weather. My shoulder is giving me fits now in addition to my back and legs and hand and toes. I think my nose is the only thing that doesn't hurt! But they aren't extreme pains for the most part, so I can bear them.
I've had a busy week this week with shopping, newsletter, dentist, jeweler, manicure, etc. I finally took my beautiful ring that John gave me for our 50th in to be resized as I just haven't been able to wear it for a year or so. It will be so nice to have it back.
The newsletter may end up driving me nuts. My neighbor is supposed to be the photographer and a columnist, and we can't figure out how to email her photos and captions to me. I know how to email attachments and have tried that on her computer, but I don't get any of them. Aaargh!
Melanie and Sangmin are driving up from FL 2/20 for a visit. Can't wait.
The Dr is coming to give us each a check up Tues AM. I have a whole list of things to go over with her. It is so nice to have a Dr who makes house calls.
We only got rain and then not a lot. Very cold yesterday and today, at least for us--mid 30's to low 40's.
Mary, I'm glad you're out of quarantine and I hope Margaret gets a negative test tomorrow.
Stay warm and safe everyone. Sharon
I had the hearing test then were told the office were were sent to wasn't covered by our health insurance . The referral came from our dr. We were referred to another office & the test results will be sent to them . Still waiting for an appt.
I had the hearing test then was told the office we were sent to wasn't covered by our health insurance . The referral came from our dr. We were referred to another office & the test results will be sent to them . Still waiting for an appt.
Alpiner...how frustrating. You're fortunate your insurance covers hearing aids. Ours never did for Ray.
Happy Birthday, Marilyn...or belated, if I'm late.
Sharon...I'm looking forward to temps in the 30s! It's 12 right now, and I'm putting off my errands until tomorrow when we're to see mid 30s, :coolsmiley:
Nothing new here...being a lazy slug... just doing laundry, so I can at least be a clean lazy slug. :2funny:
Stay warm and safe,
Jane
Good morning....almost gone...our weather is much better this week...high 60 to 70.....had sad news this morning ..dear friend of mine passed away ...just visited with her at church yesterday....today she went to be with Jesus....we never know when our time is up.....Jane hope your weather warms up soon..Sharon hope your shoulder is better...ALPINER good luck with your hearing aides.......hi MaryP..and Patrica and others reading...have a great day
Happy Birthday, Marilyn (again). Glad you had such a good time with your family and friends.
Darlene, sorry about the loss of your friend. That's always tough.
alpiner, how frustrating for you with the insurance thing. I hope it works out for the hearing aids.
jane, Love comparing your and Patricia's temps with Donna's and alpiner's, and with Sharon's and mine. At least we're having sunshine for a few days.
Margaret has finally tested negative, and is able to get out and about. She was really struggling with "cabin fever" for the last few days. She had a long list of errands to run. But it was really good to see her.
Happy Monday, Buddies!
Mary...Hurrah for Margaret!
Darlene...at least your friend didn't suffer. Seeing loved ones lingering in pain tears me apart.
Patricia...everything ok in Fairbanks?
Sharon..hope all is well in N.C., too.
Jane
My insurance does not pay for hearing aids. I have been of the belief that most do not. Just as with the eyes, I can get TESTED to see if I have hearing loss (loss of sight), but then no money to buy the aids. (glasses) Well, pretty much the same thing for the teeth. My insurance will pay a small amount for an exam to tell me what the condition of my teeth is, and then pay nothing most of the time and a little for some procedures at other times. It makes things difficult, but in the long run I have chosen to keep my teeth taken care of and also my eyes, but not worry about being deaf. If you and I are seated facing one another, I can carry on a fine conversation with you; hearing every word.
Chip bought me a fine set of Sennheiser earplugs that are in some way working with my TV and enable me to hear that loud and clear. Please don't ask me to explain further, as I am an ignoramus; but I am sure a Search will turn up information.
Darlene, my sincere condolences. Such news is never easy to deal with. I am sorry for the hurting heart you carry at present.
MaryPage, I think I must have the same insurance, paying for exams but not repairs. :(
Nothing new here, Jane. Lots of snow with no accumulation and warmer temperatures. Everything is still locked up as I believe we now lead the nation in Covid cases. Last week, we lost two babies to Omicron. Yet you still see maskless people. I spend most of my time in the Card Shoppe Discussions posting PSP graphics with Bubble.
Finally I think we have made some progress getting my hearing aides ! First we were sent to the wrong place , had the hearing test . It seems our insurance isn't taken there ! They said they would fax the test results to the correct place but didn't . My husband has been handling all this for me because I got upset . He called the correct place this morning & got their fax number to give to the first place we went to .. Now still waiting ! He knew how frustrated I was & gave me a long hug !
I had an appt. with the dermatologist this morning & found I have a cyst on my forehead & a precancerous spot on my right cheek . Now waiting for authorization from our insurance to have one or both froze off .
Next week need to have lab work done for the oncologist .
So much going on !
But Valentines Day my husband is taking me to a small casino for the day ! I will be able to relax & have some fun !
Good to see MaryPage, Patricia, Alpiner.
It actually warmed up today...in mid 30s, very little rain and a most pleasant change.
I got out to pay my heating repair bill and stopped by the card shop for a couple cards, to one grocery story , and my drug store. I came home, unloaded all those packages, and had a quick lunch of the hot ribs I'd picked up at the grocery...something new for them...and then off to the Farm Fleet for bird seed for the greedy little rascals, and to WalMart. Then home. Joints aren't happy, so I wonder if weather about to change again.
jane
alpiner, hope you'll get things straightened out soon. Wonderful to have such an understanding husband!
jane, of course the weather is going to change. And you're better to forecast than any of the TV folks. :thumbup:
I got my overdue haircut and mani/pedi today. I love the way this new gal cuts my hair. She's gradually changed some things in the way it's been cut and is managing to hide the cow-licks in the back. She's pleased with the results, too. ;D I had the folks here take me and pick me up for the first time. That worked out well. I'm not sure how much the charge is, but it's worth it once in a while. (And I know there's no charge for trips to doctor appointments.)
Happy almost-Wednesday, Buddies!
What a great service to have, Mary! And now you're all beautiful, too.
I talked to my sister tonight...she had high liver enzymes in her recent blood test...[and no, no chemo...that raised a lot of those of us who did that]. Anyway, it turns out it's apparently her gall bladder that is full of stones and sludge. Her doctor couldn't believe she wasn't complaining of pain. The rest of her xrays, abdominal stuff was normal. So, her doc is making arrangements for her to have that thing out before it turns more nasty.
jane
jane, when my gallbladder was full of stones, when the pain happened, it was so intense, I couldn't get to the ER fast enough. When that was diagnosed, I had them schedule me for surgery ASAP. Done laparoscopically, with no problems. Hope all goes as well with your sister.
Mary...her doctor told her that same thing...get it out now.
She now thinks she had some issues she never associated with gall bladder, but thank heavens the liver and other organs there scan showed all is ok with them...and it's the gall bladder. She's had kidney stones so sure doesn't want more pain like that.
I got out to WalMart for my ultrapasturized milk...due date APRIL 4...so I'm all set for my lattes in these coming cold days again. Enroute I dropped off some very large cardboard boxes in the cardboard dumpsters the recycle people have out on my way to WalMart. The boxes are too big for my recycle bin, even collapsed.
This morning I caught up with my personal bookkeeping/checkbook, etc.
Time now to relax and get the heating pad going...rain/snow/whatever coming...yep, you all know how it is to know it before the weatherguessers on TV tell you it's coming.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, nothing new here except our new covid cases are purposedly not being reported as the state government feels it is no longer needed to keep weekly reports. This is after various CDC notices saying we're higher than we were in the 2020 and 2021 new case reports for this time and that last week we lost two infants to Omicron. I now check in weekly with the CDC for an accurate picture, and this town and my building remain in total lockdown.
Weatherwise, generally in February, our most frigid month temperatures and light snow, with no accumulation, remain the same throughout. March, which always has meant a return to humidity, warmer temperatures, and a snow dump, is expected to be no different than February.
So this is a more involved way of saying nothing new here. ::)
I have a hard time figuring out why any government would decide to stop recording or stop announcing figures for so serious a world-wide spread of virus. I know that after Smallpox was done away with by mandatory vaccinations and Polio has pretty much been done away with, along with other dread killer viruses, our Public Health agencies have been keeping very careful figures all of these years. The Human Race is not using their brains if they make a decision that they are so sick & tired of Covid that they want to stop keeping tabs on it. The whole point of the existence of these viruses is to rid this planet of our species. Think about that. To kill off OUR species! What we need to be is VIGILANT, and not turn our backs on this ever-evolving enemy to our very existence!
Hey, Alpiner!
He's a keeper!
MaryPage he has made big changes over the years for the better . Tonight after we came home from Wednesday evening Bible class he emptied the dishwasher for me & put the dishes away !! We have been married 64 years . Life would have been so much easier if he had been like he is now when we were newly married .
Friday greetings, Buddies.
Nothing exciting or even interesting here...to get cold again to high of 12 tomorrow.
I don't understand the "it's over" view of our Governor either. ( Our state legislature is more concerned with banning "obscene" books from schools..."obscene" means views they don't like and American and world history they don't want to acknowledge. )
Stay safe!
Jane
It's sad and those types of views seem to be reoccurring cycles and authoritarian.
Some things that are true, so don't revise the History while I'M alive!:
When I was born (1929) and before that, boys were the preferred infants to give birth to. I could tell you some heart-breaking stories of the treatment given children who started their lives with the unforgivable mistake of daring to be female. Seriously. I am not building up a story here, nor do I have a crusade going. I am almost 93, and have all I can do just navigating from one day to the next. I do feel dismay, however, when I see things that were real and were part of the fabric of our lives: daily, yearly and seemingly forever, blotted over or outright changed because this person or that group is/are offended by the relating.
First, I should remind y'all that we did not give "Reveal The Sex" parties, or whatever it is they call them. We had absolutely NO way of knowing what we carried in our wombs. People tried, though. I had one experience of a woman having me lie down on the sofa at a baby shower, take my wedding ring and put a string through it, and hold the ring by the string over my womb. If the ring moved in a straight up & down line, she could predict it was one sex; but should it make circles, it was the other. Seriously; I am not making this up. And no, I don't remember which was which.
Yes, boys were wished for and considered superior in every detail. Sometimes I wonder if a large portion of my sex ever read any History at all, as they seem not to know things like: upon marriage the new husband immediately owned AND CONTROLLED all of his wife's property. Women could not vote until not long before I was born: I think it was 1920. Males of color got the vote LONG before women of, or not of, color did. This, to me, since it is true of very little, if anything, else, illuminates a very strong point in my estimation. Have you ever thought about that? Women, ALL women, were at the bottom of the entire list of those considered not fit to vote.
When I was a child, a woman was pretty much the equivalent of a piece of household furniture, except that she had working parts. Males acquired wives so as to have someone to take care of their homes for them, and to give birth to the sons who would be their heirs.
Were there exceptions to what I describe? Well, OF COURSE there were! Just as one point of view does not fit all today, this one did not fit all back then. But it sure as all get out fit Most!
Perfectly good people with perfectly great families could not help themselves in showing preference in every area of daily life to the male of our species. In fact, they seemed to believe females were a lower class of being.
Time has gone by. Women have campaigned publicly to be seen as of equal value. Women have pushed and shoved their way into decent jobs; many because the men in their lives did not shoulder their obligation to support their own children, leaving the women to find a way to do this. When women were/are found to be paid much less for the same work, the excuse given has time after time been "but the men have to support families." Say what?
My observation, when mind-scanning my entire long life, has been to credit World War II as turning a corner for women: BIG TIME. Men went to war, and women had to fill their jobs in factories, retail, offices and professions all throughout this nation. Of course, they unceremoniously lost these jobs when the men started returning from war; and truth is, THIS is when the protesting began
Are you aware that the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of These United States never passed? It came hot breath on your neck close; but never got there. Were you taught that it says dreadful things? You were lied to. This is what it says, and it is ALL it says:
Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.
Section 3. This amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification.
Nope, that was considered too subversive. So despite your believing women are guaranteed equality under our Constitution, we are not.
So multimillions of our males grew up TAKING THEIR SUPERIORITY for granted. Seriously. Some eventually heard the sound of the seas of women protesting the chains holding them to a lower concept of who they are. Some men were converted by their own observations over the years of their marriages.
If you were not lucky enough to win the Lottery in Love and marry one who valued you from the git go, he may have evolved in his thinking over the years you have been together. Lucky you!
Here is accurate weekly Covid info on a seven-day classification. You insert your state and then county
https://tinyurl.com/yhnyxank
MaryPage, my mother-in-law in 1972 used that exact method to predict and convince the entire family of my "son's" birth. What a surprise when "she" arrived. I had never said a word of my belief it would be a girl as I was only 22 and what did I know?
Adding to your info on the equal rights amendment, recently three male congressmen have jointly introduced a resolution to kill the provision for good.
BRAVO and ENCORE, MaryPage!!
A lady I knew, back in the 60's, married with daughters, and her husband told her he had wanted "a son, in his own image". Howzat?
MaryPage, you should have been (and are now) a writer. Such command of the English language! Succinct and to the point.
Good morning cyber friends....daughter is coming Monday for a few days...yahoo...always good when kids and grand and great come...we are having spring one day then old man winter again....not much exciting going on with me..here's wishing everyone a safe distance from the virus and have a great weekend
Hello every Buddy. I have not disappeared I am still alive. Just been busy doing other thhings. I am going to lunch today with my friend Jeanie.
Mary...I agree 100%...Bravo, MaryPage!!
Patricia...thank you for that link. ALL of Iowa is RED = HIGH transmission. Huh...guess our Governor can't comprehend that.
Tomereader...I'm not sure where some men were in high school biology classes when they talked about gender, etc. They must have been missing those days!
Darlene...enjoy your daughter's and grands visit.
Marilyn...enjoy your luncheon out.
It's gotten to 10 degrees here, but I'm inside doing laundry and little else. I can't find anything of interest on tv...the Olympics is all reruns of things I've seen.
I guess I need to get bundled up and go out and fill my birdfeeders. The little rascals are eating up a storm...more cold and wind coming for tomorrow.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Thank you Mary and Tomereader and Jane for your sweet and sustaining words. If the males of our species do not succeed in blowing us all to smithereens, the females of our species will no doubt take over eventually and bring Peace to our world. Philip Wylie, a renowned writer eons ago, wrote a book in which this was exactly what took place. I forget the name of that book; I think it may have been The Disappearance. I'll Goggle it.
Existing now in a world in which I seem to forget anything and everything 2 seconds after it has been said or thought or done, I am hugely gratified to know there is a cutoff for that, and I seem to be able to retain most of the old stuff. The Disappearance IS the name of that book.
AMEN! MaryPage. I'm hoping to do my small part by trying to get rid of "chuckles" Grassley... now 87 and, [although he says he favors term limits...he doesn't favor them for himself...sound familiar??] if he wins reelection can be there until he's 96. OMG!
Another cold one here...now 10 degrees...and my Patricia and husband are home from Hawaii. Quite a temp change for them...from island temps to northern WI.
I wanted to see more of some Olympics, but all I can find is curling...an interesting sport, but not one of my top 10 favorites. :coolsmiley:
So...back to my kindle reading until SuperBowl time. All of this pre-game hype wears me out as does their half-time entertainment. :tickedoff:
Iowa still all red as HIGH transmission of covid...though our Governor says it's over. Uh huh...right.
Stay safe and healthy and don't get medical advice from the politicians!!
jane
Hi Gals, Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Just been busy. Lots of posts to read.
Darlene, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It must have been sudden if you saw her at church last week. At least she didn't suffer.
Mary, glad that Margaret is free of the quarantine now. What a relief for her. Nice that you were able to get out and get a good haircut and manicure. The last haircut I got was really botched. My hair is so strange since it grew back in and my gal is not working well with it. I'm going to let it grow out a lot more before I get it shaped again. I also got a mani not long ago.
Jane, I agree with you fully on your governor and many others. As to term limits that should have been enacted decades ago. Do you remember Strom Thurmond from SC? He was close to 100 when he died in office as a Senator. He was a joke, sleeping through most sessions.
Mary Page, Agree with all you said. My mother wanted to go to college, but her dad said girls didn't need to. She always felt inferior because she hadn't as my dad and both her kids had multiple degrees. She was just as smart as the rest of us and held down a very responsible, though low-paying, job for over 20 years. When I went to apply for a dept. store credit card in 61, I had to have my husband's signature on the application even though I was working as a teacher. Later, when we were in AK while John was in the Army, I was teaching at a local school when I got pregnant with our oldest. I was promptly told I had to quit at the end of that semester as it wasn't appropriate to have a pregnant teacher. What a crock.
Alpine, unless you have an Advantage supplement, vision and hearing are usually not covered. I have Cigna supplement G which is one of the best, but it doesn't pay for those. I can, however, go to any dr. and have any procedure without pre-authorization. Just remember that all you vision, hearing and dental expenses not paid by ins. can be listed as a medical deduction on your taxes--if you are eligible for deductions.
Hi Marilyn and Patricia. Glad all is well with you.
John had a car accident this past week and messed up the whole right side of the car. Can't open the passenger door, so he is truly my chauffeur now and I'm Miss Daisy. Fortunately, he wasn't injured nor was the other driver and the car is drivable. Unfortunately, the body shop won't get to us till April.
I think I told you I am now the editor of the newsletter here. Lots of snafus with it, but it's coming.
We're going over to the Valentine luncheon in a little while, so I need to get moving and get dressed.
Happy Valentines Day to all.
Sharon
Happy Valentines Day
Good morning and happy Valentine's Day! It's minus 32 this morning, but we're told we're on the cusp of an extensive warm-up. At this rate, I'll believe it when I see it. Nothing this winter has been usual but judging by the past three years, that's our new normal.
SharonE We have what I think is an HMO on our insurance . Hubby also has some sort of a medical plan in his retirement .
We a had a little mishap with our car , a light was left on above the rear view mirror & the battery went dead . Hubby charged it yesterday & is going to town to try it out . He is taking my cell phone just in case . If it runs good we are going to drive to the casino to celebrate Valentines Day . If it conks out we will take hubby's truck & call AAA tomorrow .
Alpiner...I hope you and hubby won big at the casino yesterday!
It's warming up into the 30s today, so that's extra nice.
Nothing else exciting here. 8)
jane
Jane unfortunately we didn't win much if any . The slot machines get tighter every time we go there . The only good thing was a prime rib lunch for #7.77 & our car got 32 miles per gallon .
alpiner, glad you had a good day.
jane, glad your temps are a bit warmer (if not your governor, etc.). We're having a couple of beautiful sunny days with temps in the 60s. Of course, there's another cold front due to come through on Thursday - just the usual.
Sharon, sorry your haircut went awry. Fortunately, hair does grow out - eventually. ;)
We had a lovely day yesterday. Our financial counselor gives a luncheon every Valentine's Day for her widow clients. Margaret and I went to Chattanooga for the luncheon - a typical tea-room luncheon. We sat with two of my friends from the swim class I attended, so it was a sort-of reunion as well. Great fun!
Hi to Marilyn, Patricia, Darlene, and any others looking in.
Some years back I gave a book titled "COLOR" and written by Victoria Finlay to my oldest daughter, who is an artist. I read it first, and was intrigued with the chapter on the color yellow including intriguing details about a plant named Silphium that became extinct because ancient women used it all up. I swore to myself that I would follow up later to obtain more information, but only now am I fulfilling that promise to myself.
Silphium, according to the Ancients, performed many tasks, but the one claim that fascinated ME was that women used it to bring on abortions.
I sort of connected it with a possibility that it did, indeed, have this effect, and of course would have been heavily used. But now, at last, I am researching and finding it did not grow everywhere and that it could not be planted. I had wondered why we do not have acres and acres of it!
I also read an intriguing bit about the shape of its tiny flower being that of a heart, and thus it has been related to Valentines. Now my question is, when & why did our hearts become related to things romantic?
Well, I have lots of reading to do, so thought I would just throw this latest point of fascination to you to do your own thing with. Amazing the road we humans have taken from speechless animals to what we are today!
Keep up the good work, MaryPage!!
Alpiner...so, the day wasn't a total loss with the nice lunch.
Mary...how nice for your luncheon, too.
MaryPage...fascinating info on the plant/color.
Snow slowly melting today with temps in the 40s, to be go down again.
jane
Morning, Buddies...
Nothing exciting here...just doing laundry and going to do a minimum of housework. :coolsmiley:
jane
:sleep: :scratch: :cup: :crazy: :wave:
Exactly right, Patricia!
Hard to get up this morning.
Jane
I could just as easily put that in for today, Jane. We've got the same blowing snow and wind as elsewhere. Yesterday's low was minus 28, and today's was plus 14.
Chip informs me it really blew up a storm here in the wee hours. I slept through it, as I always do. No snow, though. It is cold, but the yard crew are replacing the mulch on all of the gardens and around the trees. A smelly sign of Spring.
So sad about that Russian teenager who was to be such a wonder to our eyes. I wish she had been; we can all do with a happy ending. And a child is a child is a child; albeit you cannot, in any language, tell a fifteen-year-old they are still a child.
I very much doubt we will ever know what really happened there. Nor do we need to, but I wish her well.
Good morning, I start PT today. Not much else is new. AAA overcharged me by Get This $1000.00 All for taxes.on the price of m car tat I bought in Oregon even though it had been brought to Oregon from California in the first place. They are going to refund me the $$ It will come from the DMV or the Ca tax office. The AAA gentleman who waited on me had never hd to deal wilth an out of state car registration. that had be purchased by the previous owner in ca. Now I have more paperwork for someone to fill out for me.
I am also applying to the VA to get beneHe may not get them since he was in the Reserves and didn't serve outside the USA. He could sure use some medical benefits for Keith. More paperwork, since I can't find his DD214.
MaryPage...sure agree about that 15 yr old. I strongly think there is psychological, if not physical abuse, in much of this "elite" training, be it swimming, skating, gymnastics, etc.
Marilyn...if K was in the Reserves and never called to active duty, he probably has no DD214. That was what the case was for Ray, who was never qualified for medical help. There may be a county veterans committee who can help you, answer your questions.
Cold wind here today.
Jane
Morning from roller- coaster Iowa. Weatherguessers are calling it temperature whiplash. 5 degrees this morning and to be 50 tomorrow before another plunge.
It was plain nasty last night...40+ winds and a rain/snow pellets. We stayed in town for last night's Friday out and went to Chinese restaurant. They were really busy, esp with take outs.
Nothing planned this weekend...will probably watch some more "Sweet Magnolias" on Netflix.
Jane
Good morning...not much to talk about today....enjoying a cup of coffee in front of my fireplace...wishing everyone a blessed Sunday
Good morning everyone! We're in the midst of a cold spell between two warmer ones but should be leaving the cold behind the closer we are to March. Of course, if March stays true to its origins, that means a snow dump as humidity, and warmer air settles.
CC, I envy your fireplace. That sounds so warm and cozy!
I did it, and it only took me five years! I finally hit the goal weight a doctor gave me in 2017....just a tiny bit late. :-[ This antiinflammatory diet I've been on since last fall works. Not only have I not suffered an attack or gone in for an expensive doctor's visit, but I lost weight and gained better hair, skin, and nails.
I'm not counting calories but ingredients. I eat simply as our parents and grandparents did. I have to read labels and watch for added chemicals: no fast food, convenience, or processed.
The downside is not going out to dinner or with friends or giving up all those goodies I used to grab daily. I'm allergic to chemicals used in food to prolong shelf storage
Good afternoon!
Darlene...you sound cosy!
Patricia...congrats on the weight goal!
It's very spring like here...snow is melting, and I went out for a short walk. Then off to fill the car's gas tank and on to Walmart for a few things.
Jane
Thanks, Jane, I wish it hadn't taken me five years...plus I don't get too many dinner invitations as one of my friends said, "Who wants to be the one who killed someone with their cooking?" :o :thumbup:
Hi Gals. It's been a busy week for me. Valentines Day luncheon was lovely--good food, lovely decorations, etc. Special room too. Bridge was really good Tues. I even won. I also had to act as recording secretary for the resident council as their usual one was out. That took most of an afternoon + typing up time.
Working on the Newsletter. Had a blowout with my neighbor and photographer on the paper which has caused all kinds of ripples. She thought she should make the decisions that I, as editor, have to make. The director talked to her after I complained to her and told her what was going on, so not she is cooperating--sort of, and coolly. I hate that because we were very friendly before.
Melanie and Sangmin were here this weekend. It was so good to see them. We met them for brunch at 8:30 this AM (yikes). Have you ever eaten at a Le Peep brunch restaurant? They are really good. After breakfast, they got on the road to head home.
Alpine, I don't like HMO's because they limit your choices. Sounds like you had a nice Valentines.
Mary, how nice that you got to have lunch with your buddies and Margaret at the investment luncheon.
It sounds like we all are having rollercoaster weather. Supposed to be 60's here for the next few days. But who knows after that. There are some daffodils out. I just couldn't live in the snowy cold north anymore. Hi to everyone. I need to get busy on the newsletter. Sharon
Hello Buddies. Jane I got forms from the VA To fill out and send off. I was assurred that he does have a DD214. IDK but will find out whenever they contact me.
I've been busy lately just doing one thing after another and not having much time in between. It might be computer work going to AAA. lunch, the VA etc.
I went to PT Friday and was in formed that should get a walking stick. She seemed to feel that my falls have had something to do with the way my eyes are focusing with the Macular Degeneration.
AAA told me they would give me a year to get my CA drivers license. I just hope I an pass the test or rather see it on the computer screen there at the DMM office.
2-22-22......Have a great day ....
CC, you beat me to it! I was going to say Welcome to Two Day, a very rare day indeed, 2/22/2022!
Isn't it Fun!
I do not believe in numerology, but I DID take note of today's date before shutting down last night.
And I cannot but admit feeling that great grandson Mateo is very special because he was born on 12/12/12,
Well, I have 28 great grandchildren, so I think there are 28 people destined to be the greatest of the great.
Still, Mateo and I have bonded deeply, and I adore him!/color]
I don't believe in signs or portents either but it's fun to note them.
I guess I wasn't paying attention - hadn't noticed the date. But I love it. I'll bet there will be lots of weddings today, too.
We're getting lots of rain this week. At least, it's not snow - even though we are having flood warnings.
I saw the cardiology folks Monday for recheck. EKG and blood pressure both okay, but having lots of fluid retention. They've increased my diuretics (2) for a few days (ARGGHHH!!), and then continue as before. I'm also to limit fluid intake to 1.5 liters. That's about what I usually have. I hope this works. I really hate taking the diuretics.
Good to hear from everybody!
Marilyn...that's what I was told, too, by the Veterans' Commission here and they'd submit the request to the St. Louis place where the records were...and that was 2 1/2 yrs ago...and nothing ever came. When I went back to the Soc. Security office to tell them I didn't have a DD214 because he'd never been on active duty, the woman said...Oh for heaven's sake, you don't need that. He was getting social security and we can check online. Ray never had any veterans' benefits, so I don't know what SS problem was, but the second woman cleared it up immediately and I got the increase in my check.
Sharon...glad you had a good visit with Melanie and Sangman {sp?}.
Mary...hope the pills work for you soon.
Darlene...all ok in Texas?
MaryPage...looks like New England to get another storm. Hope that'll stay far north of you.
Weather here nasty today...temps falling all day and snow and ice pellets to add to the slipping around. Down to 13 now. I went out for a pedi at 2:45 and was glad to then get home and the car in the garage. We may have more snow on Thursday and I saw on the national news that storms are heading to New England again.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane. most often the stuff coming in from the West hits D.C., and then, instead of continuing Eastward toward our beaches here, it starts flowing North, towards Baltimore and beats them up and continues on North to Pennsylvania and New York and New England. Right here where I am, we don't get it anywhere near as bad as others do.
If you take a ruler to a map of our part of the country, and draw a straight line between us and Washington, D.C. and then another between us and Baltimore, you will find your third line, to close the open end of your triangle, will show you the area that comprises a megalopolis made up of human habitation and workplaces that just goes on and on, seemingly forever. When I was a child, you could drive from one to the other passing through mostly pastures and farmland: beautiful open countryside. True, this was 35 mph driving in old Ford Models A & T on 2-lane roads, it being before Dwight David Eisenhower came along and gave us the Interstate Highway System with endless concrete roadways and exits and so forth. What I don't understand now is why they built all of that and then seemed to believe it was never going to start crumbling and failing us and be in need of humongous money for repairs and replacements. No accounting for what people think, though. Perhaps many, if not most, of us do not think at all!
Good morning...it was 85 yesterday...40 and dropping this morning..the old saying....if you don't like the weather...just wait a few minutes..it will change...that is true for Texas Jane...good luck Marlyin on getting help from VA...my husband was 100% service connected...took us 2 years to get help....Mary sounds like you had a good report at cardiology...my BP always goes up at Dr office..Sharon sounds like you are staying busy...stay safe and warm buddies
Good morning to MaryPage and Darlene...it's always a treat to come in and see posts from you two.
I'm slow moving this morning..well, slower than usual. :2funny:
Our temps are falling, too. From near 50 on Sunday to 2 this morning! And snow for tomorrow. No wonder the body aches. Laundry is my big project for the day.
Have any of your docs said anything about a 4th Covid booster? My BIL's rheumatologist at the Cleveland Clinic told him and my sister to get it in April. He was in the hospital with Covid, so that may be the reason...I don't know.
Stay safe,
Jane
Good morning everyone! We've surprisingly held steady temperature-wise since Christmas with the now usual symphony of early morning snow removal and backup alarms. It makes me wonder if that will change with March. That month is normally the month when we get a big snow dump. And the preceding months are usually little to no snow. That hasn't happened in the past two years.
Jane, while we remain one of the state's and the country's Omicron hotspots, we haven't had a death in the past month, which is an accomplishment. Especially when you see the people running around without masks.
I heard, on either this morning's or last night's news, that no decision has been MADE as yet about that 4th shot. They are studying the matter.
Well, we wake this morning to find the World is back at War again. As if we don't have enough to do, such as defeating Covid and all of its manifestations, before it defeats us.
No, no! The money must not go to saving the innocents; it must go to slaughtering as many of them as possible.
As an observing innocent, I am aghast. I am disbelieving. And I'm not looking for the Cavalry to thunder in and save the day. I'm hoping for a contingent of grown-ups. I'm rooting for the U.N.
God Bless us, Every One.
MaryPage—-The greed for power is overwhelming to so many leaders. I hate to turn on the news again.
Patricia...we're having snow today and dropping temps.
Nothing exciting here...me and my heating pad in my recliner before the fire.
Stay safe,
Jane
And it's Friday again and February is almost over.
I'd thought about going out to the grocery stores, but I think I"ll wait until it warms up a bit.
10 degrees now.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
:whistle: :wave: :walkwhistle:
I was a bit startled, sitting on my couch in my pajamas to hear a commotion and see two guys in hardhats step off a conveyance and onto my balcony. Especially as we had received no notice!?!
They were placing a mulberry-colored piece of wood over the outward front of my balcony. Of course, Farrah took a swan dive from her by the window cat tree and slid up behind me on the couch. You know who she expected to go first!
Next comes a knock at my door, a neighbor announcing that $20.00 haircuts will be available Sunday in the main hall. After I signed up, I asked about the hardhats on my balcony. It turns out they have a new contract in June, so finishing the outer balcony covers and attaching all the screen doors to all five floors is suddenly a priority. With its mix of offices, libraries, and apartments, the first floor will be daunting. If they'd done a better pre-plan, accounting for supplies and mistakes such as wrong window measurements, they might have been finished last summer!
Edit; we've been in the thirties all week. Today is plus 32.
Good morning ....another cold wet day here....but according to weather report...warm up to 70 next week..not much going on here...was recommended by my Dr..was time to schedule a colonoscopy....ugh...at what age do we not have to do this..anymore...Hi to everyone looking in.,have a great weekend...I will read and do puzzles...color]
Good morning, nothing new here but general chores and activities.
We had 222 new local cases of Omicron last week, yet the Governor is going along with others of his ilk and scaling back and stopping protocols.
Cottoncandy in regard to the colonocopy I have never had one . Our doctor has us use a kit which we use & send it in by mail .
Darlene, I had my second, and last, normal colonoscopy in 2010. After that, I decided that without symptoms, I had passed the "old age" line (age 74), and didn't have to do that again. This was before those Cologard home test kits.
Nothing exciting going on here - after a solid week of rain. Still no sunshine, though.
Happy weekend, Buddies!
I had a colonoscopy before, during, and after my 2000 bout with colon cancer. It was indeed the hardest thing I've ever done. That salt solution wouldn't stay down. Alka-Seltzer has the same effect on my system.
I have something called the Paradoxical Reaction. For example, I will awaken under anesthesia which is noted in all my records, and I notify everyone before a medical procedure.
A paradoxical reaction or paradoxical effect is an effect of a chemical substance, typically a medical drug, that is opposite to what would usually be expected. An example of a paradoxical reaction is pain caused by a pain relief medication.
Afterward, I was told to do another colonoscopy every three years. I simply never followed through and it's been 22 years.
Afternoon, Buddies!
As you probably guessed, I'm a rule follower when it comes to medical things. I've had colonoscopies faithfully every ten years since my 60s and a sigmoid thing before that. When
I got my notice last year, I checked and found...if you've not had previous polyps, etc that "The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) recommends that adults age 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal cancer. The decision to be screened between ages 76 and 85 should be made on an individual basis. ---https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/tests.htm
Sooo, I have no symptoms at all and I talked to my Nurse Practitioner that I wanted to stop and she had no problem with that.
Darlene...You might check with your doc. I think those notices often so out on an auto scheduling.
Patricia...we're the same temp wise...or almost...may get into the 30s today. I tried for a very short walk...but this darn sprained ankle let me know if wasn't happy, so I didn't get too far, but I did get a short stretch in on clear sidewalks.
Alpiner...My NP will usually do a quick test there in the office for blood between colonoscopies. Not the most pleasant, but not as miserable as the prep for the colonoscopy.
Maryz...me, too...not going through that again.
You're all going to have a chance to see my Governor if you watch the GOP reaction to the State of the Union address March 1. Yes, Iowa's Kim Reynolds is giving it. I have no idea who's writing it for her...I'm sure she's not.
Sharon...your little Harrison is a cutie. That's Jocelyn's son, right?
Nothing else new here. I need to write some checks for my second half property taxes and a couple other things.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Thanks for your input on conoloscopy...I get a copy of every test I have done...my last colonoscopy was 2018...report stated no polyps....and I'm not having problems other than occasional constipation...so think I will talk to my Dr in April about it....
My yearly check after open heart surgery (at 78) the surgeon said everything looked fine (surgery) so "when did I have my last colonoscopy?" Told him "I've never had that pleasure"... he looked at me & went right on as if he didn't hear. My understanding was if you passed 75 with no problems Medicare didn't pay for tests after that. I think doctors & clinics have totally different ideas what we should be tested for & write it up so it passes the Medicare restrictions. I am not a good patient, around here if you sneeze you "need a new valve".... and if you've had one heart procedure the doctors assume anything wrong with you must be heart related.
My worst problem is most medicines do the opposite on me for what reaction most normal people have. When I was 30 my heart jumped to 200 beats a min so the doctor put me on digitalis & no coffee or caffeine. In normal people it speeds the heart but it slowed me down for the first month. THEN it hit & I was telling a friend I could "clean the ceiling & floor at the same time 24/7". Her comment was, "we have to get you a script for downers". Woke me up, we used same doc & had the same script & I was not going down that bunny trail with her. I started weaning my body off & after a month was completely off & had a normal heart beat.
Jane, my husband's best friend/golf buddy, wife was a surgical nurse & when I mentioned seeing a physician's assistant instead of the doctor she got on her soapbox about, "MY insurance pays for me to see a doctor, not a wannabe". So since that was what was offered at that clinic I switched clinics/doctors & have not seen a PA since. I really don't put all my trust in anyone but the best chance I have of getting in to see the doctor fast is to have a conversation with his special nurse. I really am a bad patient, but after so many close calls with meds that go wrong "scared me & I'm fearless" (my husband's saying).
Mary, sorry to hear you are having fluid problems. Cas had to limit his & his doc had him take a bottle size of his limit (2 ltr, I think) & any liquid he consumed he had to pour that amount into the bottle... if it got full that was all he could have that day. He had to go into the hospital several times to have fluid removed from around his heart, think the first time he came out next day nearly 30 pounds lighter! It is something new all the time, not easy getting old but we are still here!
Hugs to all, I come read often but know it's just too easy to talk too much. I really do type as fast as I think & then just post instead of editing. Don't get out a lot, most of my "old friends" are gone except for one. She is 10 days younger than I am so we have our days of griping about life, the world & solving the world problems. Too bad nobody listens to us old ladies! Stay healthy as you can, be tough. Shirley
Shirley, I believe you have this as I've stated before.
I have something called the Paradoxical Reaction. For example, I will awaken under anesthesia which is noted in all my records, and I notify everyone before a medical procedure.
A paradoxical reaction or paradoxical effect is an effect of a chemical substance, typically a medical drug, that is opposite to what would usually be expected. An example of a paradoxical reaction is pain caused by a pain relief medication.
Awakening under anesthesia is something that would frighten me and I'm into martial arts, sold drug years ago and a lot more. LOL That would probably freak me out especially if it was heart surgery or something like that.
I've never heard of paradoxical reaction or paradoxical effect. That is new to me but very interesting. I've always been very different or the opposite of other people and things.
Quote from: Skhilled on February 26, 2022, 11:36:33 PMAwakening under anesthesia is something that would frighten me and I'm into martial arts, sold drug years ago and a lot more. LOL That would probably freak me out especially if it was heart surgery or something like that.
I've never heard of paradoxical reaction or paradoxical effect. That is new to me but very interesting. I've always been very different or the opposite of other people and things.
One time I told the anesthesiologist and he literally rolled his eyes but I insisted and told the nurse to be sure. He told me later that they had to stop the operation four times to put me back under and of course, I was charged for each time! Another part of that is sleeping pills can keep me awake for days and some dental drugs make me seem drunk. People are all different and their reactions may be different from the norm.
Re medical tests: I don't do any even blood work except to check 1 x year on my thyroid state. I asked myself when I turned 65 What would I do with a 'bad' answer. I decided I would do nothing. No Chem, no surgery so why do the test? At 86 this has worked for me!
Diglady, I do blood work but my doc doesn't seem impressed with a blood problem in the family & that many,many men & women with the blood line have felt better because of B-12 shots or the combo B-12 & iron. I quit doing "pap & mammy" years ago because I would not do anything to change a bad report. I'm 87 & hope to at least reach my gr-mother's 96 before cashing in. I'd like to breathe easier than I do right now but not willing to play the heart game anymore. They have done 3 by-passes, pig aortic valve, 2 stents & been after insisting I do the TVAR for 2 years & I refuse. They said this pig would last 15 years but got a surgeon in that specalizes in the TVAR & they don't like to answer how long that would be good for or what happens to the old one. I point blank asked if it reacted like a blood clot if they pushed it out of the way to install a new one. Didn't get a real answer to that question.
Patricia, at least your doctor put a name to the condition, everyone that's worked on me (eyes & heart plus primary) don't want to believe until my body proves it by crashing. I do like my primary but he doesn't know what to do with me & sends me off for special tests if I complain about anything. I'm sure I make him nervous by not following the rules as HE was taught but I've only had me to take care of for a lot of years & do as much research as I can before trying anything new. My oldest son was like you about waking up, was in the hospital as an out patient to get wisdom teeth cut out & kept sitting up to tell them how to do it. Maybe 8-10 at the time. Not easy to watch as a parent!
Shirley, some things I've learned. The condition is genetic, tends to run in families, and is common to some degree in most of the population.
Because of this, I've read as much as I could about the paradox, decided at an early age that besides the illegalities, it wouldn't help if I tried unknown drugs, and to be proactive even if people like that anesthesiologist, roll their eyes at me.
My family seems to be really big on genetic conditions such as colon cancer happening to four of us all within a ten-year period. My mom opted out and had breast cancer instead. I don't know if it's from my Celtic background or simply unknown, but the majority of issues seem to come from my genetics.
Jane, referring back to your sprained ankle, my sprained foot from 2021 seems to affect my tibia, the long bone in the lower leg; instead of my foot. The pains are the worst when the barometric pressure flucates. It aches, and nothing seems to help until the pressure stabilizes.
Good to see the posts here today!
It's finally above freezing, so I put on my boots and got out for a short walk. When I hit ice on the sidewalks under water I either walked around it or came back home. It did feel good to get out in the fresh air.
Patricia...so many of my joint and muscle problems seem directly related to barometric pressure.
Shirley...I'm sure everyone has his/her own opinion of PAs, ARNPs, etc. My very best provider was an MD, but he had the nerve to die on me. I haven't found a good replacement one yet and that was years ago.
Hi, skhilled
DigLady... I don't mind blood work, but I refused for a long time to get another dexascan for osteoporosis and told them not to waste the resources because I wasn't taking the medicine they prescribe for it.
I was finally asked to do it so they could check on the prednisone I'm on for PMR...and...funny thing, that scan was better than the previous one which was just borderline. I think the reason is that I'm a cheese hound and get a lot of calcium that way.
Stay safe and healthy....nasty stomach bug going around here...kids bringing it home from school and daycare.
jane
Jane, I didn't know you sprained your ankle. I must have missed that post. I'm glad you're able to walk on it now. We had 60 degrees last week, dropped to 40 yesterday and today, to be back in the 50's heading toward 70's by next weekend. It's no wonder we hurt.
I haven't had a colonoscopy for probably 12 years and not planning to have one again. I don't have a problem reacting to meds the way I'm supposed to except for some I'm allergic to. I have seen some NP but don't want to on a regular basis.
We had a lovely visit with Melanie & Sangmin last weekend and they really liked our facility and our villa. Yes, Mel is Joc's Mom and Harrison's Grandma. We have set up a gettogether for the family in June in Indpls. I don't know if Joc's family will get down from Minneapolis or not as she will be 7 mos pregnant, but I sure hope so. I definitely plan on seeing baby Ceci. She will be almost a yr old then. Also hope to attend Leyton's baseball game if possible.
I've been busy with the newsletter and think the first issue is almost ready to be proofed and then printed. I hope. I have a final story to write this afternoon.
Hi to everyone. Stay well and stay warm. Sharon
It's odd to complain of severe pain from osteo, and when they want to do further tests or medications, I get the side-eye when I tell them the severe pain is intermittent due to barometric pressure.
I took five cell phone photos to show that even though they've plowed and only a small amount of snow is due tomorrow, the skies say tomorrow might become today,
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[Did y'all miss me? I sure had a lot of reading to do to catch up with all y'a;;/
Yes. am still alive. All is as well as can be expected. Just really concerned about Ukraine as I have cousins there according to my 23 abd Me and My Heritage results. I always knew I was half Ukrainian,My paternal family migrated from there.
Patricia....I know the "side-eye" from the medical people when you talk about barometric pressure. HOWEVER, the best doctor I ever had told me when he first saw my inflamed shoulder ...way back in 1974... that I'd get "very good at weather forecasting." I asked if that was true and he "OH, YES." So, I shrug off these "medical newbees" who don't know yet. They'll learn. Love your photos. Most of our snow is gone now except for big piles.
Marilyn...I sure admire the Ukrainian people. The men taking their wives and children to the border and then returning to fight...and the Ukrainian truck drivers in Europe coming back to fight.
Sharon...hope you get your newsletter finished up today. Yes, I resprained the ankle I'd hurt a year of so ago. It's slowly getting better. I did go out and walk a little further today since it got to near 50. Still some sidewalks with ice and covered with water...so I walk in the grass.
I got my haircut this morning and then came home to read more on Twitter and other news sources about Ukraine. It does make the truck convoy about wearing a mask look pretty silly next to the people literally fighting for their lives and their country, to me.
jane
Jane, I could not agree with you more.
Marilyn, I have rented this apartment from a priest who came over here from Ukrainia as a child for nineteen (19!) years now. I know one of his two brothers and one of his two sisters, and her husband. They are absolutely the finest people you could possibly know.
My rheumatologist tells me that it is absolutely true that the barometric pressure affects the pain in my joints where my osteo arthritis is active. My hands are the worst.
Marilyn, I think most of the US is strong behind Ukraine. The mother and daughter who do my hair and nails here are from Ukraine. I see them next week, and am interested in hearing what they've heard.
Nothing exciting going on around here.
Happy Mardi Gras (tomorrow), Buddies!
I'm having a no sleep night. It's 2:30. When I finish this post, I'll try again. I sent the last articles to the gal that is going to do the layout. Haven't heard if she has them finished yet or not. They can poo poo the barometric pressure effect on our arthritis all the want but it is a fact! The changeable weather we have had this winter has really been hard on me. The Dr came by today to check my throat that was slightly sore, but not down where a sore throat usually is. It turns out that it is from reflux. I knew I had been having some lately, but didn't connect it. So now, I'm going to have to give up V-8 juice and some other acidic things. Grumble grumble.
Patricia, your pictures really look like what I think AK should look like in the winter, but I'm glad I'm not there. It is beautiful in the summer, but I couldn't handle the winter.
Marilyn, that's interesting that you are half Ukrainian. We have a resident here who was born there but left as a child for Germany and then got caught up in the holocaust and was in a labor camp for 3 yrs. Somehow, she and her family survived though and came to the US where she married an American paratrooper.
Bridge tomorrow. Highs in the mid 60's! Yea! 70+ by the weekend.
Bunny's kidney blood tests came back almost normal. The kidney food is apparently really helping her.
Take care everyone. Sharon
This morning I'm living proof of the barometric pressure on our joints. I can barely move...so it's SLUG DAY in this house.
Stay safe and keep Ukraine in your thoughts and prayers.
jane
Good morning..just got back from walking..beautiful morning...after that I went and voted....Jane I think I have too many slug days...the old saying my get up and go has got up and went..lol..SHARON sorry you had restless not much sleep night...Mabel tonight be better..Marilyn..we miss reading your post..hi Patricia...Mary and others reading...hello to. march
Good morning from the Interior! Yesterday's lite snow turned into a full day of flakes, three inches total. According to the weather report, 21/22 snowfall is 66% higher than the historical average this far into the winter. They also reported no snow expected through the seventh, but they also said that about yesterday!
Not much planned for today other than laundry. I used to deep clean a one-bedroom apartment in an hour back when my then-husband and I lived in Anchorage and managed a complex for out-of-state owners. Today, I manage a room per day, and live alone, so there's not that much to tidy!
Good day to y'all from cloudy Calidornia.It is 59°and overcast for now. That can change in a minute.
Freckles and I went shopping this morning, we first went to Safeway to get a few things on my list, I couldn't beieve when the small jar of Peanut Butter (Skippy) was $6.99/ Then we wnet to the pet sotore where I bought dog food Greenies pill pockets and Freck;les got to pick her onw treat.I do still cook for them but they get a small amount of kibble with each meal.
I'm looking forward to tomorrow when I have the Zoom meeting with the caregiver support group.It is difficult to share when Keith is listening and adding his two cents worth when he hears me say something he doesn't or telling me to shut it off. like
Good Morning, Marilyn.
Nothing exciting here...again.
I'm mostly reading and catching up with a new month's bookkeeping. I can't watch the war so try to just catch the evening news.
Stay safe, Buddies!
jane
Good morning. I can't watch the news either. It's unimaginable and painful to see the world as it is today and watch our own elected officials acting like Asses and being rewarded for their behavior.
It says a lot about our country today that not only were they elected but why they were elected. Politics and health have become a game to earn points with one side or the other with people, not a particular concern.
We live fairly short lives, and no doubt that is a Good Thing; given our overall History.
I can remember standing in front of a glassed-in candy display and spending perhaps half an hour or more to spend two cents. Yep, two little bright coppers would buy a child a wonderful day.
I married young, and just after World War II. My husband was a veteran of that war (navy), and we got the G.I. Bill perks. Our first car, brand new, cost $1,650.00. We drove it for 11 years!
Our first house cost $12,500.00. Fifty cents worth of hamburger would suffice to feed our little family one meal, and we often asked for fifty cents worth of gasoline at the gas station. There was no such thing as self-serve. You got a uniformed attendant who took your order, issued your gas, checked your oil, and washed your front windshield.
When I consider today's prices, I shudder at the thought of all the inflation I have managed to live through.
And I can remember the years during which, bit by bit and piece by piece, things that had been made of metal seemingly forever, began to be made of plastic. This was welcomed at the time, as it was seen as saving the price of things and being an improvement insofar as weight was concerned. I never heard ANYone ask where this stuff was eventually going to go, as it was impossible for it to break down into soil. We were spreading death at our jolly Tupperware parties, and we hadn't a clue. Yes, it is true: The identity of mankind's worst enemy: look in the mirror!
I hear we have, not one, but FIVE humongous conglomerations of plastics offering deadly smorgasbords swirling in our oceans and seas to the sea creatures we need to sustain our own species.
And once again, for maybe a now incalculable number of times, I send a salute to the shade of Rachel Carson and her amazing breakthrough "Silent Spring."
MaryPage, glad to see someone chiming in. It's been very quiet in here. The world has changed a lot on our lifetimes. Almost like those of our grandparents who went cross-country in covered wagons and saw a man land on the moon. As Pogo (Walt Kelly) said, "We have met the enemy, and he is US!"
Darlene, did you ever try the OTC eye drops? Did they help?
Sharon, I'm sorry you had a sleepless night. Hope you're making some of it up. Our sleep gets screwed up again next week, when we go on daylight savings time.
We're enjoying a wonderful week of sunshine, and temps in the upper 70s. After last week's every-day rain, it's welcome. Even though it cools off again next week. I never count winter over until after 13 March. That was the date of "The Blizzard of 1993", when the eastern half of the country got hammered. We got over 20" of snow in Chattanooga!
Happy weekend, Buddies!
Good morning from the Interior. We're expecting a snow and ice storm Saturday as we're supposed to cool slightly. Yesterday, I spent hunting and gathering in our local malls. Today will be spent that way again, getting the items I forgot because I didn't look at my list. I was bedazzled and annoyed at ingredient lists and purchased too much of one and not enough of the other.
Today is going, as usual, Farrah and I are both fed, she got water and I guzzled caffeine. My morning round of texts and calls is over and both good and bad news. One is recovering from Omicron and another tests positive. I don't know what the summer will bring.
The city allocated a more significant amount for snow and ice in their budget and are planning a concerted effort to dispose of the excess snow we had this year, historically 66% over the average, meteorologists say. Mother Nature then announces another round tomorrow. I thought this was the Arctic, where snow and humidity are low?
I got home tired yesterday, and while I was online, I just wanted to disengage. I went to bed early.
MaryPage, I agree. You said it so much better and more coherently than I could. I love how you can get the point across!
Good Afternoon. It's a windy 30s kind of day and tomorrow to bring severe thunderstorms or "mixed wintry precipitation"...and I'll be in my chair in front of the fire reading from my kindle.
I had a lovely lunch with a female financial advisor at a new taproom between here and Dubuque where that bank is. She brought copies of the tax forms I needed that still hadn't arrived...and they were, of course, in today's mail! Anyway, I'm now ready to see my tax lady on the 17th.
She said they're expecting rate hikes, but that's of course, for people borrowing money, not for those of us who'd like to be paid more for our savings, etc. :thinking:
Take care and stay safe!
jane
Hello Buddies. I am going to lunch in Eureka with my friend Jeannie. We are going to Porter BBQ restaurant then some grocery shopping.
I really like the new caregiver. She sure cleaned my house yesterday. I mean deep cleaned it wasn't dirty just a lot of touch up and vacuuming up the dog fur, dusting and the bathrooms.
I increased Keith's Seroquel for tonight as he was up walking around and turning on lights, coming in my bedroom etc. I was supposed to increase it after one week and I didn't He goes back to the Dr. Thursday.
I didn't get a good report from my eye exam on Friday I am being sent to another Dr. t in Eureka for more tests. He thinks I may be getting Glaucoma.
Marilyn...sorry to hear about the glaucoma. I hope they can get that under control for you.
Storms here...and to get worse tonight with winds and maybe hail. It's just 3:30 and very dark out.
Stay safe,
jane
Oh, I do hope it turns out to be just some little fixable nuisance, Marilyn.
I'm planning on finding the plastic storage box in my walk-in closet that holds my bright yellow summer slacks and wearing them tomorrow with a bright blue mock-neck tee shirt. They are asking us to wear the flag colors of Ukraine as a morale booster. Albeit, it will suffice as a sign of solidarity any old day.
I don't go anywhere except to medical appointments these days, so I may wait until I go to cardiac rehab on Monday. What do you think, should I have a sunflower between my teeth? A bit over the top, do you say?
I think the sunflower would be a nice punctuation mark, MaryPage!
Marilyn, hope all goes well with the eye check. And that the medicine increase works with Keith.
jane and Patricia, our weather doesn'tl change until tomorrow - but nothing like yours in any case.
There was no sign of the expected ice and snow yesterday, nor wind. However, it cooled down from the thirties back into the twenties, where it's expected to stay for the remainder of March. Spring is always a slow, sometimes volatile awakening here, and sometimes winter holds on with a grip.
There is nothing new here; my mornings seem to be a rush to get ready, only to clean and rearrange items from one place to another. Grocery shopping is beginning to be something to look forward to and be among others.
Jane, I hope you weren't in the path of tornadoes. I couldn't remember if you were in the Des Moines area or not? In any case, stay safe!
Marilyn, my mother, had early onset Alzheimers in the late eighties and nineties. At that time, there were no drugs or management, only babysitting. No one knew quite what to do.
Hi Gals. I've been busy doing this and that. Had Bunny back at the vet twice in past week. Poor appetite, not eliminating regularly, vomiting, lethargic. She is on 4 pills l a liver supplement, l prednisone, 1 an antibiotic,1 an appetite stimulant. The last 2 I have 2 give her twice a day. We've spent $400 on her so far. The vet said that if all of this doesn't work, it may be time for a quality of life discussion. :'( She has started eating the new food but didn't eliminate today so far, so am at my wits end.
Newsletter should be out this week.
Had a brief video chat with Harrison on his birthday and a longer one with Joc. We decided she shouldn't come to the family gathering and risk any problem. She had decided the same, so we will fly up to MN in the fall after the baby is born. Her OB said one of his patients delivered a stillborn with covid even after all vax at 37 wks, so that pretty much sealed it for them.
A lot of serious illness among residents. I guess that's to be expected due to the age group, but sad.
Marilyn, hope the increase in med helps Keith and that you can do your zoom meeting without his input. Glad you got to shop and eat out and find a good caregiver/cleaner.
Mary Page, I remember 29 cent gas and all those low prices too. If Biden hadn't shut down the Keystone Oil lines, we'd be in better shape and be able to put more pressure on Russia.
Hi Darlene. Wish I had more down time to just chill, but I had to volunteer for this newsletter and it's going to keep me busy.
Weather's 80 today and to be in 70's all week with major rain on Wed.
Jane, I hope the weather will start to be kinder to your bones (& mine)
Mary, glad to see your post, Patricia's too. Hope I didn't miss anyone. Stay well all. Sharon
I'm in the NE quadrant of Iowa, but yes, 3 tornadoes yesterday and at least 7 dead. I stayed up until the warnings for my county had passed and the radar showed clear here.
So...25 degree drop in temps and snow supposed to come this afternoon and overnight. We'll see.
I, too, remember 29 cent gasoline, but also remember the wages that were paid then...my yearly salary for my first teaching job in 1963 was less than many, many people make in a month now. It's all relative, I guess.
I have a massage tomorrow morning at the hospital...only place I could find an opening...so I'll give it a try. Anything to relieve some of this aching in the muscles in my neck and shoulders...and hips and knees, etc.
A couple days ago I bought some live sunflowers at WalMart...and think MP should have a sunflower on her person for the appt!
Stay safe and healthy.
jane
Good Morning everyone....weather changed again...colder and windy...course it's the March winds....It is upsetting of the war news..I try to not watch it..but that doesn't change anything..Mary P..wearing a sunflower would be awesome...Marlyin good luck with your next eye appt...may it be better news..I am dealing with a stopped up ear...may have Togo to ENT...Jane hope the bad weather missed you..a massage sounds wonderful..Sharon hope Bunny is doing better..hi to Patrica and Mary Z...need to get busy with Monday chores...have a great week
Darlene...good to see you! Tornadoes one night and snow last night. Ours was all gone, so we got another delivery of 3+ inches! And more to come on Thursday. So the temps went from 50s to mid 20s.
The massage was good...boy, did I have some very sore spots in my back muscles. Ouch. She got one of them to relax finally. I'm going to go back in 3 weeks and see if it helps to loosen them up some.
I stopped in and had lunch at one of the local "pubs" and brought enough home for supper tonight and lunch tomorrow...grilled chicken on a lettuce salad. I also got out to WalMart for some groceries I can only get there and then home. I'll have to make another trip out...maybe tomorrow or Wed..for a couple of items I couldn't get at WM and to pick up another 'script at the drug store.
I, too, have a hard time watching the news...so very, very sad.
jane
Besides here and locally, I'm in a group composed of women from different countries around the world, primarily the Southern Hemisphere, France, and Germany but a few other places and islands too.
We've imposed a moratorium on Putin and the news for precisely those reasons. As the seemingly only American among the group, I want to say that our reputation had suffered due to the past events in 2016, etc. We are slowly getting better in that regard, but I doubt we will ever be fully trusted again.
Yes Mary Z...I did get the eye drops...I think they are helping...thank you so much for the information..
Patricia, it's always interesting to hear what folks in other countries think of us. My husband used to read newspapers online from Canada and Manchester (England) for that reason.
I thought the Keystone pipeline was just to take Canadian contaminated tar-sand oil from Canada down to Galveston or Houston to sell in countries who have use for it. It was my understanding the United States wanted no part of it for our own use. Given that, I had assumed it was of no nevermind to us, except for the groups that feared it would do injury to our wildlife.
MaryPage, the Keystone Pipeline, "The Keystone Pipeline System is an oil pipeline system in Canada and the United States, commissioned in 2010 and owned by TC Energy and as of 31 March 2020 the Government of Alberta. It runs from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin in Alberta to refineries in Illinois and Texas, and also to oil tank farms and an oil pipeline distribution center in Cushing, Oklahoma."
The reason we are side-eyed is that we went, in the blink of an eye, from a sane, sensible, reliable country, in their view, to one more akin to the fantasized wild west with the gunslingers in charge.
The Qanon conspiracies and many American politicians are nurturing that view and how they see us as unreliable.
Thank you, Patricia.
Afternoon greetings.
A bad night here pain-wise, so this will be short.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Aw, Jane. I am sorry. You deserve all kinds and sorts of happy, surprisy things.
I got my haircut and mani/pedi yesterday. I think I've told you that the salon is owned by a mother and daughter from Ukraine. They've been in the US for about 15 years, but still have family in Ukraine (Mariupol). They have not heard directly from any of their family for over a week, but understand they cannot get groceries, gasoline, power, etc. What a tragic situation!
The thing here is, I can think of nothing else these days. No matter what I am doing, or even thinking about, the doom & gloom of what is occurring in this world makes a background of a thing I simply cannot banish from my inner sight and thoughts.
When we were little things, we felt supremely confident the grown ups could and would solve any problem. On the radio, Adolf Hitler's screaming rants could be heard on a daily basis, but Franklin Delano Roosevelt's soothing tones, drenched with absolute certainty, made the far-off nightmare disappear. We elected that fatherly figure to office FOUR TIMES! Did you know that? FOUR times! And I can remember the very moment I was told he was dead. I didn't even KNOW who his current Vice President was! The radio told us. Harry Truman! Who's He?!!?
Well, I don't trust in the grown ups anymore. Albeit, there is a former comedian wearing the demeanor of a really noble human being these days. I hope there will BE History books in our future, and that those books will record how this man pulled together the spirit of an entire nation, just as FDR did once upon a time for us.
MaryPage...I, too, cannot think of anything else but those little children with their mothers leaving for an unknown place and leaving Daddy and Uncles behing. I went by the gas station I use, and saw $3.99...and thought what a small price to pay for hopefully help for those people.
Mary...the mother and daughter must be worried sick.
I'm doing a lot better today and got a good night's rest.
It's a bitterly cold day here...the wind out of the north is awful.
Stay healthy and safe,
jane
Morning, Buddies, from a chilly Iowa....17 degrees right now, but "they" promise us 50s by next week.
Nothing new and certainly nothing exciting here. While I do love winter, I am getting tired of the cold. Time to move to a new season. 8)
jane
Good morning Jane and everyone!
We're one up on you, Jane, with 18 degrees so far. Yesterday and today, the skies have stayed white, and it's snowing, sleeting, whatever, but it's sticking.
There is nothing new here, but general housework and computer maintenance, re-aligning some folders and deleting others.
My life is very exciting these days... :thumbup:
Weird weather here, too. We were in the 60s today, supposed to be in the 60s tomorrow. But then by nighttime, the temps are supposed to fall to lows in the teens, and we're predicted to have 2-3"of snow on the ground by midmorning, with highs around 30! Then, guess what! High on Monday in the upper 60s! Sheesh! Weather whiplash!
Hi Gals. Weather is weird here too. No snOW, but record-breaking temps of 80 degrees a couple days past week, below freezing tonight. My joints don't like it at all. Jane, your massage sounds wonderful.
I've been busy with newletter and our taxes and bunny. Am cooking her food now. She won't eat canned or kibble. I'm afraid she's on the downhill slide.
I'm going to Tallahassee 4/4-6 to visit my sil and nieces & nephew. Hate to be gone with Bunny sick, but don't think the end is imminent and John will take good care of her. John has two bridge tournaments in April, one here in NO Charlotte, the other in Gatlinburg. So had to work around them.
Talked to our grandson, Thomas, on his birthday this week and to great grandson, Harrison on his last Sat. Next week is our granddaughter's! So many family birthdays this month and last.
I need to get my hair cut and styled by someone other than the girl here. I just can't get it to do anything normal since it's grown back.
I won't comment on individual posts although I read them all. Stay in and stay warm through these strange weather patterns. Jane, I do hope you get to feeling better soon. Sharon
Sharon, glad you're getting some family time.
The sun is shining brightly on a couple of inches of new snow outside my window. Crazy!
YUP...same roller coaster here.
4 degrees this morning and to be in 50s tomorrow with a warmer week ahead.
OK!!!
Last night was the last Friday "go out" for the 4 of us...Gary and Kathy are off in their new motor home for their daughter's in TX...then on to New Mexico.
I hope the RV...brand new in Nov works fine. It's already been back for 3 recalls/fixes....battery, generator, and slide not working correctly.
Nothing new here. Taxes are ready to go to Tax Lady and I've got no desire to do anything...muscles still giving me fits.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning...29 degrees this early AM..warming up to 50 later...so need to get out and walk....at least the wind is not blowing...have a crock pot of stew cooking and a pan of cornbread....not read all comments...wishing everyone a safe...awesome weekend....have to remember to change time tonight......
Oh, thank you for that! Despite warnings to the left, right, and center, I would have forgotten. May yet. I seem able to forget any & everything these days, and instantly. Only thing I'm quick at any longer. Son cannot believe me when I look at him blank-eyed: "MOM! I just told you that an hour ago!"
Well, sorry, but the train went out of the station without that information!
With everyone giving weather reports, I'll give you mine: on the bayside, it is raining pure water, albeit coming down on a slant. The fog curtains the skies and hides the shorelines to the East and the Bay Bridges to the North from my eyes. While on the front side of this building, it is snewing. Snew is my word for what is obviously and absolutely white snow coming down, also on a slant. A rather fast and furious looking slant. But it hits pavement, lawns and vehicles as pure water. Somehow, it snews when the temps are warming up hugely between heaven & earth. Actually, it's a rather fascinating sight to behold.
Now, will tell myself twenty-seven times and leave some notes around: Daylight Savings is O-VER tonight! Woo hoo!
Good morning from an Interior with bright, blue skies, which means it's cold with no clouds to hold in the heat. Today and the next four days will be the same, with the evening lows the same as the daily highs except in minuses. For example, today will be plus eighteen with tonight, minus eighteen. Last week we were in the thirties, then back into the freezer.
Jane, I hope you soon start to feel better. My bones have been aching, too, with this crazy weather!
MaryPage, I absolutely love your descriptions of your insight and view of our world. You're able to write what we all feel and put it so succinctly.
Patricia, you are my biggest fan, and I love you for it; but honestly, I just write down what my eyes see. The line of communication is eyes to fingers (on keyboard), and there is no special talent in that.
Still, I love you for cheering me on. You are able to make me see what you are looking at, too. And you do a good job of explaining the workings of your big & strange ole' state. I think you probably have to have been born there, as you were, in order to really get a sense of it all.
Sunday evening sunset coming soon to a much more pleasant day...low 50s and I got out for a walk. It's to be like this for the week, so I hope to get my outdoor walking in.
Lots of college basketball on TV this week and next as "March Madness" is upon us.
Jane
I think maybe spring is trying to sneak into Iowa.
Off for a walk
Jane
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Good morning from an Interior at minus 23 with a projected high of plus ten and the not unexpected news that the cold wave will continue through tomorrow and Wednesday. No fundamental changes are expected through at least the 23rd.
Jane, enjoy that walk and spring weather!
We're having February weather in March. And those skies are cloudless, blue, and cold! The good news about the arctic and the cold is that no real creepy crawlies are able to burrow in and survive our winters, no roaches, chiggers, ticks, fleas, or other nasties.
Our reward is that brief beautiful summer with 24/7 daylight.
I was productive yesterday. I got the new vacuum and rug cleaner unboxed and assembled plus general upkeep. :thumbup: ::)
I spent most of my time housecleaning my computer files and rearranging and decluttering my computer. Today, I may even go so far as to turn the new vacuum on. 8)
Hello. Yes, I am still alive and as well as can be expected. I just ordered a tablet from Amazon. Maybe I will be able to read better on a tablet than on this pc. It is so frustrating to see and use a Magnifying glass along with extra strong glasses. It gets blurred or I just can't see the lighter fonts. Yellow highlighter is something else I can't see. I can't thread a needle or even a needle threader. So I just give up and do something else. Rant over.
I can commiserate with you, Marilyn. I have something called Pellucid Marginal Degeneration, and am going slowly but relentlessly blind in my right eye. So I sent to Amazon for a set of three 300% magnification magnifying glasses, the kind you hold in your hand to read things, not actual glasses that you wear. My eye doctor has not changed the prescription for my eyeglasses for several years now, even though I told him I had found it necessary to use these magnifying glasses to read. The problem is, my hands are really the worst part of me that suffers from arthritis. They are disfigured badly, with every joint swollen, even though mine is just osteoarthritis. So they hurt like the devil while I am holding one of my magnifying glasses to read the newspaper, and after a bit, they go into spasms, which are distinctly & unpleasantly painful, and I have to quit reading until these go away.
Oh, the indignities we have to endure as we age. I will complain no more, but I want you to know you have a sympathizer in me.
Good Afternoon, Babes!
Marilyn...at least you can adjust the font size on a tablet.
MaryPage...My hands, like yours, ache a lot and have little strength.
Another spring like day here in the upper midwest. I will get out and walk this afternoon. In the mid 40s now...and 70s maybe...tomorrow.
I did go out and get a car wash card---10 $10. washes for $60.00 I like to keep one in each car and I also got the car washed.
Nothing else new here.
jane
Good morning Buddies! Minus twenty this morning with a promised high of only plus eight. To add to that, we're expecting snow early Wednesday morning! The good side is that it has to considerably warm up to gain the humidity to snow and the downside, well, snow.
Sandy and everyone else caught up by the US time change,
From USA Today, "WASHINGTON – You soon may be able to skip the semiannual switching of your clocks for daylight saving time.
The Senate Tuesday unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would permanently extend daylight saving time (DST) from eight months of the year to the full 12 months. The bill was first introduced in January 2021 and reintroduced by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, and seven other bipartisan members of Congress last March.
Rubio on Tuesday targeted the "ritual of changing the clock back and forth and the disruption that comes with it."
"And one has to ask themselves after a while, 'Why do we keep doing it? Why are we doing this?'" he said.
The bill would make daylight saving time permanent across the U.S. in 2023. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, who introduced the House bill last year, told USA TODAY Tuesday he would send a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, asking for immediate consideration of the bill.
"There are enormous health and economic benefits to making daylight saving time permanent," Buchanan said. "Florida and 17 other states have already moved to adopt (DST) year-round but cannot do so without congressional approval. It's time to end the antiquated practice of changing our clocks twice a year.
The move to end the time change follows public opinion. A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research conducted in October 2021 found only 25% of Americans said they preferred to switch back and forth between standard and daylight saving time.
However, 43% of survey respondents said they wanted to see standard time (the hours observed roughly for most of November into March) the time for the entire year. Meanwhile, 32% said they would prefer daylight saving time, which most of the U.S. switched to on Sunday at 2 a.m. local time, to be used all year.
Rubio said DST began in 1918 "as a practice that was supposed to save energy, and since then we've adjusted it." Initially running for six months, DST now lasts eight months, "clearly showing you where people's preference (is)," he said.
"I think the majority of the American people's preference is just to stop the back and forth changing," Rubio said. "But beyond that, I think their preference is – certainly at least based on today's vote, and what we've heard – is to make daylight saving time permanent."
"I'm hoping that after today, this will go over to the House of Representatives, and they'll act quickly on it," Rubio said. "I know this is not the most important issue confronting America, but it's one of those issues where there's a lot of agreement. I think a lot of people wonder why it took so long to get here."
Rubio brought the bill up under unanimous consent. No one objected, and it was adopted. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, who was serving as acting Senate president during the process, whispered an emphatic 'Yes!" when no one objected.
Arizona does not recognize DST (except for Navajo reservations). There's also no time change observed in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Marianas.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, the GOP Senate whip, when asked about the DST bill's passage, said he didn't know it passed, and joked he must have missed it by an hour, but said, "I'm fine with that. People in South Dakota complain about that all the time"
Wow...suppose to get to near 70 today. Then it'll fall down to 40s and rain. Sooo, spring is peeking in!
Nothing new here...
Jane
Hi everyone...being lazy this week...only walked 2 days...will be going to my daughters today...only a 2 hr drive...think she has a manicure/pedicure scheduled for us ....will come home on Sat....have a great week...hope all are well....
Have a great Girls' Time with your daughter, Darlene!! :thumbup:
jane
Today I am treating myself to a Mani. I and having the Acrylic nails put back on, t has been 3 years since I took them off and my nails still havin't grown with out the ridges.I think the ridges are bettong worse, must come with age.
Good morning, snow seems to have stopped last weekend, and the cold seems to be slowly lifting. We're in the high twenties for afternoon highs and overnight lows in minus threes, fours, and fives. They're forecasting lows in the pluses starting on the twenty-third, and we won't see plus fifty until the third week in April. A fitting end to a most unusual year! We had no snow and a sunny spring for Easter only three years ago!
Marilyn, I used to have my nails done all the time but fell out of the habit after retiring. It got to be an expensive habit but was all part of the work persona I adopted at the time. I donated all those items, clothing, and scarves back in 2013, realizing I'd never wear them again. Today, I'm never out of leggings or sweats unless I'm going shopping, and then it's jeans. I save my corduroys for special events! :thumbup: ::)
I seem to have settled into a pleasant complacency and am not sure if that's a good thing or not since Covid.
'Tis a wet and dreary St. Pat's Day here.
I went to my accountant and went through my paperwork with her. She'll text me when it's all ready to file. I kiddingly asked if I was solvent enough to eat out today...and she said I was! So, I even went and got a new battery for the big flashlight I keep in my bedroom in case of an electricity outage AND did lunch out.[Brought home enough for supper, too] WoooHooo...SPLURGE time. Seriously, I'm so thankful I don't have to try to get a job somewhere...or skimp to the point of heat or eat. Ray and I were always thrifty...thank heavens!
Now to catch up with my checkbook bookkeeping and enjoy a quiet afternoon in front of the fire.
I keep reading that the coronavirus is making another surge some places. I guess we just learn to live with it.
If you enjoy watching big boats...I've become fascinated with sysman on YouTube and his following of the superyachts of the oligarchs out of Russia. He's following them as they move about. I had no idea such incredibly large and luxurious yachts existed...and sometimes these dudes own 2 of them! I've ALSO seen notice that a lot of private jets are leaving Moscow for Dubai. Hmmmm...rats leaving a sinking ship, maybe???
jane
Sorry I've been AWOL for a while. No problems, just lazy.
Marilyn, I do love getting my mani/pedi. That's just my one splurge, so I keep going with it. The gel polish has really seemed to strengthen my nails - for the first time in my life. Of course, I don't DO anything to hurt them, like dishwashing or gardening or cleaning, etc. ;)
Patricia, comfort is definitely the standard around here!
We had the pink magnolias, daffodils, and other stuff starting to bloom when our cute little snow storm hit last weekend. All gone now, but temps near 70, and trees are starting to green out. Unfortunately that also includes the Bradford pears - lovely but SO allergenic. This is a terrible area for tree pollen allergies.
This was my family birthday week...Granddaughters on Monday and Tuesday, then me on Wednesday (86). Margaret and Jean let me take them out to lunch (Thai and other Asian - yum!). And then there was a birthday party here. I'm not a party fan, but the chef made me an amazing cake - actually cupcakes with pink-swirled icing, arranged like a flamingo on the tray. It was very good cake and icing, and really special, just for me.
Good luck to everybody's team in March Madness (but naturally mostly for Tennessee).
Hi Gals, Haven't been in for a while. Been wasting time trying to figure out the new computer and format for the newsletter, as well as cooking for Bunny. She finished her medicine yesterday, so it should show us if she is going to be okay after we go a few days.
We've had a lot of rain here and cold last weekend, but is sunny and about 70 today. I went with John and shopped for groceries and then went to the library. I still can't fine your favorite author, Jane, or Mary Page's John Baxter. I guess I will have to request them and see if they are in the system somewhere. It is a state of the art library, so should have them.
Like everyone else the bouncing temps and dampness have played havoc with my muscles and joints, but I've still been trying to get at least a short walk in everyday with Bunny. Got in a mile one day with shopping added on. Whoo Hoo. Guess who was wiped that night.
I see the neurologist Monday for the first time since my brain procedure, so that should be interesting.
Mary, sounds like you had a wonderful birthday! Nice to have a special day just for you. Feb and Mar are big birthday months for our family too. As you saw on FB, we're pulling for the Hoosiers!
Hi to everyone. Hope you are all safe, well, and warm.
HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY!!
Sharon
`Patricia I am in jeans and T shirts un less I am going someplace or to church. I rarely put on a dress anymore un;less it is one I can wear with leggings. I do have two long nice dresses that I can wear legging under anf n o one would even know. LOL
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARY!!!!
Marilyn, I'm 5'6" and have a 26" inseam. I haven't worn a dress since they dismissed the school dress code in the mid-sixties! Even my weddings saw me in satin pants! :thumbup:
Patricia I am 5'8" and have a 34" inseam. Long Legged LOL
Marilyn, oh, how I wish that was me! :)
Sunday afternoon greetings! I'm just back from a nice walk outside where it's in the high 50s.
Not much scheduled for this week...haircut tomorrow and dentist on Tuesday.
I did a facetime with Wisconsin-Minn family this morning. The little one was really energetic...dancing all over the place and he's begun talking.
jane
Good morning from an Interior that is not having spring weather. While the snow has a softer look and is slowly diminishing, it was minus 22 when I got up this morning. It's warmed up to a minus 19, almost two hours later, and heading to a high of plus 17. A forecast of severe cold is given until Wednesday, the 23rd when it is expected to slowly warm. If this is spring, it's the oddest and worse I've seen in my years here.
I've had my coffee and my morning round of check-in calls and texts, and nothing looming except for general chores and vacuuming. These 24 months of the shutdown have gotten to me and yet we had another week of over 100 new covid cases. It's split here with the number of non-mask wearers slowly increasing yet none seem to connect the steady case rise to the lack of precautions. I guess I can't expect humanity to go against type.
I am sure every single one of you saw and heard it, but Just In Case!
The adorable little Ukrainian girl who sang the song from "Frozen" for the people in the bomb shelter has escaped to Poland, and there she sang before a HUGE audience for a fund raiser. She sang the Ukrainian national anthem, all by herself up there on the stage and a cappella. I wanted to cry. One little tiny snaggle-toothed girl, representing all of the Ukrainian nation and its people with their hopes. She stood up there and spat squarely in Poo-tins eye. She perfectly epitomized the spirit of that nation! You can Google it in video if you missed it. Grab a Kleenex first.
Hi Buddies...think I'm way behind on posting...all is well with me...the wind is blowing like crazy....so have missed walking...I have to go see an ENT..on Friday...I have a hole in my ear drum...see if it can be patched or the implant done...needless to say can't hear good out of it...hope every one is doing well hot summers not to far away.....take care
MaryPage...the little girl is something wonderful.
Darlene...how was your visit with your daughter?
Patricia...almost zero masks here, too.
Cold, wet dreary day here. I had dental appt for check and cleaning. Need to go back to have an old filling replaced. I also picked up my copy of my taxes and signed for them to efile them today.
I also stopped for a sandwich for lunch at a local diner.
Nothing new here,,,rain to continue through tomorrow.
Jane
Nothing going on here. Just waiting for the severe weather to roar through overnight.
Darlene, glad you didn't have any damage.
Stay well, enjoy the oncoming spring (except for the allergies, of course), Buddies!
Oh, Mary; I am already experiencing my annual tree allergies. Actually, I have been fairly blessed there. Many of my own children inherited bad sinus situations from the Other Side of their family: infected sinuses, stopped up & painful heads, etc. Two or three of them have had to have Extremely painful surgery on their noses.
Me? Never!
My nose starts running when the first, tiniest bloom starts blooming, or even earlier. It runs freely, like a fully opened faucet. I use an unconscionable amount of Kleenex.
No matter. The pears are showing their precious white decorations Everywhere! So pretty sprinkled all through the small forest between me and the bay. The ones planted throughout our planned community are lovely, too. The forsythia are flourishing, the daffodils are showy, and all the other bulbs are either waving blooms or about to. I do love Springtime in this part of our country. It never gets tiresome or fails to delight. I will go on letting the soggy Kleenex pile up in my wastebaskets, while my heart applauds Nature's grand show, which never grows old.
Another cold, wet day...and to be for the rest of the week...and maybe even snow. Ugh!
Jane
Hi Gals, Decided it was about time for me to check in. Mary Page, I love all the spring flowering trees and flowers too, but like you, my nose runs constantly in the morning, although I take Zyrtec daily. I saw a red bud in bloom today and forsythia as well.
We've had a lot of rain and up and down temps but not too low. 70's today.
My, Marilyn, you are long-legged. I used to wear a 30" inseam but I'm down to a 28 or 29. I guess I've just shrunk that much.
I have a call in to a new Rheumatologist that my primary Dr recommended. We'll see if she can come up with something to ease my pain.
I saw the neurologist Monday, and he wants me to change my heart pill to a similar one that is better for my tremor in my left hand. Unfortunately, I couldn't get an appt with the cardio until May 18!
I've been working on the newsletter of course and am making headway. I'm still butting heads with the gal across the street who is the photographer and wants to run things but not actually edit the paper! Grrr! I think she thought I would just be her hands and she would make all the decisions, but it doesn't work that way as she is finding out. It's taking a lot of time.
:cheer: :cheer: We're, my borough, considered low!! :cheer: :cheer: The first time out of high for Covid since March 2020!
Only 84 new cases and no deaths since ten in January/February.
This is wonderful news!
However, I'll still be wearing masks.
Great news, Patricia. Keep up the masking.
Sharon, sorry you're having problems with your co-editor(?). I know how frustrating that must be.
jane, I sympathize with your weather. We're due to be near freezing Sunday and Monday mornings, and then in the 80s! on Tuesday and Wednesday. Like we've been saying, "weather whiplash".
I had an appointment with the cardiologist this morning and actually saw him, rather than the PA or NP as usual (like Marilyn). I'm happy with all of them, though. He says I'm doing fine, but did tweak my meds some - changed dosage on one, made a substitution with another. Again, return in a month.
Nothing much else going on. Hugs and Happy Weekend to all the Buddies!
Lots of rain this week...and then snow flurries yesterday....and WINDY...up to 50 mph gusts. An inside day for sure.
No energy to do anything and joints not happy with the whiplash.
Good news, Patricia!
Sharon...so hard to work with someone who wants to be in charge...but have YOU do all the work.
Mary...so right about weather whiplash.
The only sign of spring I've seen here are teeny tiny green buds on the lilac bushes. But with 20 degree temps for the rest of the weekend and into next week, it doesn't look promising.
jane
Brrrrr...another cold, windy day with snow flurries. Another good day for the recliner in front of the fire!
Jane
Our snow is softening and very, very, slowly melting, and everything is looking very gray, brown, and dirty out there. Our daily high temperatures have finally reached the forties, with the lows in the late teens. It doesn't look to change until the first week in May.
I'm sorry you're feeling out of sorts and achy Jane! Time to make a cuppa and rest along with a good book or two.
Sorry about the creakies, jane.
And Patricia, that gray, slushy snow that hangs on is the yucky stuff.
Forgot to mention that I got my second shingles shot yesterday (try saying that ten times fast). So far my only reaction has been a sore arm - although I've just waked from my second nap of the day. :)
I have to laugh, Mary; otherwise, I'll need to cry! Which I can't do, as my tear ducts stopped working back in 1990. Long ago and Far Away. Remember that song?
Being way too judgmental in my younger days, I was convinced anyone who took a NAP, other than an old person or a baby or small child, or sick person, and so forth, Anyone was a good-for-nothing slut.
Now my reading the newspaper can take me from early morning, when it comes, to late night to finish, all down to my napping habit, despite my deep resentment of that. And TV shows I Really want to watch can be mostly missed because I fall asleep despite my best intentions.
I kind of figure that all of these naps my age group are prone to are getting us ready for that inevitable longest nap of all!
Good morning from a warm, no clouds or snow in sight, Interior. They're forecasting a cool April with a bit of sleet here and there which, if so, will continue our very unusual winter, spring, and hopefully not summer.
They came by yesterday afternoon, putting in our new balcony screens. They surprised me by coming from the right and going up and down instead of a floor or a side at a time. I hope this means the end of construction for a very long time. Other than that, no news.
MARY PAGE, This is for you:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=jerome+kern+long+ago+and+far+away&view=detail&mid=DECB3DA15565D55968E6DECB3DA15565D55968E6&FORM=VIRE
My favorite song since I was a wee one!
That was Beautiful! Thank you so.
Back when that song was popular, my favorite tune was Daybreak. Sinatra used to sing it. I, of course, had a record of it. We paid twenty-five cents for records in those days!
Now, I find my "favorite" is any song from the thirties or forties I happen to hear again. I was born in 1929 and graduated from High School in 1947, so those are the years of "my music," as I call it.
That was a great favorite of all of the girls who had a sweetheart away at war.
Our weather is about the same as Mary's except not quite as severe. No tornados, but same up and down temps.
Newspaper is coming along. I'm running out of space, so going to have to cut an article and put it off till next month and listen to Jean b****.
Bunny is really strange. She stopped eating my prepared food, so we went back to the Kidney food that she wouldn't touch 3 weeks ago and she is gobbling it up. I put a whole casserole of stuff I'd fixed in the freezer, pending her next change of heart. She seems OK except sleeping a lot more and walking a lot slower on her walks.
Darlene, I'm sorry to hear of your perforated ear drum. How did it happen? My mother had one caused by an ear infection or something as a child. She did have it repaired in her 60's but it didn't help her hearing much. She could, however, wear a hearing aid in it. Good luck with yours.
Patricia, the dirty, brown slush is the thing I hate most about snow. Sounds like you will have decent weather coming though.
Mary Page, I find I fall asleep during the evening news if I'm not careful, but naps are the body's way of repairing itself.
Jane, I saw where your first air flight was from Paris to NYC. How did that come about?
Not a lot planned today. John's going out to play bridge. When he comes back, I may go work on the newsletter some more.
Sharon
Good morning all...Sharon I went to An ENT...who told me I did not have a hole in my eardrum...he said probably wax buildup...so next trip to the hearing aide office I will pass that information on...I started to walk this morning and got a cramp in my leg calf so had to do a shirt walk....don't know what caused it...not swollen are bruised...just hurts to walk on it so have it elevated and ice pack...we are having wild fires all around us...prayers for rain...hi to all reading ..have a great day
short walk
Another cold, windy day here and the snow Patricia is not getting has decided to come south...and to be here Thursday.
Thanks, Patricia! :smitten: :2funny:
Sharon...I'd gone by boat to England and met with a group of 18-24 yr olds and we toured Europe that summer. I had to fly back in August because my teaching job restarted before the ship would have gotten me back. [The ship had a miserable return...hit bad storms and not a pretty picture from friends who came back that way.] Bunny sounds like a typical teenager or toddler who decides what was good one day won't do the next!
Darlene...glad you don't need ear drum repair. Are the fires in the hill country or ?? The national news is always so vague on locations.
MaryPage...THAT music had words a person could understand and sing along with. The current "stuff" makes no sense to me and is much too loud. :tickedoff:
Mary...hurrah on the shingles shot.
Hi, diglady!
I went for another massage today and she spent the whole hour on my neck and shoulders. They were so sore and "knotty."
Nothing else new here.
jane
Yesterday Gilbert cam after work and we filled out my Advanced Directive and the Polst for Keith. I still need to get two more witness signatures but that's easy to do.
All is well here, Keith's youngest on called yesterday and he sure did ask Keith a lot of questions about the past and Keith couldn't answer any of them. It is so frustrating to listen to the questions which they all know he can't answer.It really breaks my heart when they do that. The middle son is so much better and bout not doing that he just listens to his father and answers the questions that Keith asks him.
Good morning Buddies..Jane..yes we have had fires in hill country..one day. I could see lots smoke..think they are 80% contained ...but wind is blowing hard today...we desperately need rain..I need a massage..have been having Charlie horse pain in my right calf...only able to walk 3 times around tract today...yes had good time with my daughter..hope to go visit 2 of my sons next month..one son lives here..Marlyin sounds like you are getting things done.Mary Z..I haven't seen many wild flowers blooming yet..we usually have lots bluebonnets...too early I guess..Sharon hope you get relief from your pain..send us rain to Texas...Hi to Mary page and Patrica...have a great day....
Good morning, we had a slight dusting of snow overnight but its back to melting again. This is the slowest and latest spring in my memory. Is it only me or is it like that in other places, other climates?
Marilyn, my mother had Alzheimer's in the nineties. She was one of the first in our city or at least the first I'd heard of it. She died in 2000 from pneumonia. It was horrible to see her decline so I can understand your's and Jenny's feelings.
CC, we've had those fires here. It's known as a fire ecology as we live in the midst of an arboreal forest that covers almost the entire state. Then we had a twelve-year drought that ended in 2019. We're centrally located so most in the Interior re-locate here from floods and fires, with the floods caused by backed-up spring ice jams.
Jane, I'm having aches and pains right now from all the fluctuating barometric pressure. And my skin is so dry, I've literally scratched holes in it, we are so dry inside. Yesterday, they said less than 2 percent humidity. Every time I even get close to water, I slather on the special body creme and my skin literally sucks it in.
Hi Gals. I got the newsletter finished :cheer: :excited: :excited:
We've got rain predicted for tomorrow. Wish I could share it with you, Darlene. Glad no punctured eardrum. Good luck with the pain in your leg.
Do you take magnesium? It really helps with those.
Patricia, I never heard of 2% humidity. It must be awful. Sorry for your pain. I guess we all share them.
Jane, I wondered about the trip. Must have been a great experience. I hope the tornados don't hit near you or Mary this week. You're right about Bunny. She ate some of the food I fixed for her tonight after turning up her nose at the kidney food again.
Hi to Mary and Mary Page. Stay well. Sharon
Hooray for you, Sharon; getting that newsletter done.
My big headache lately has been getting my taxes done. I mailed off the Federal return several weeks ago, but have a little bit left to do with my State return. I will feel as though ten tons, at the very least, has been lifted off my worry pile when I finally shove it in our old, beat up mailbox.
I used to get them done by the end of January. Then February, and so on. I cannot bear the thought of giving up and hiring someone. I've been doing my own since I was nineteen!
It is not the how to do it that eludes me now. It is the stamina to undergo a session with it. Actually, the main body of the return is, and has been for a while now, satisfactory complete. I have only two additional forms with backup information to attach, and then will copy the whole thing and, WOO HOO! We can do the Happily Releaved jig together!
After being gouged by my ex and the IRS, I now depend on my accountant.
One time my ex-husband didn't declare some carpentry jobs, and in 2013, IRS came after me for payment as we had foolishly, in hindsight, filed a joint return. I knew he had done some on-the-side carpentry work but didn't, at the time, really pay attention to how he was or wasn't paid. We divorced in 1985, but while I have no idea if he was making payments, I know that I paid quite a chunk for almost a year paying for his under-the-counter work.
Dreary, Wed. Here and falling temps, with rain, wind and snow to come. March really going out like a lion. And my body doesn't like it.
I see tornadoes are again hitting the southern states.Stay safe, MaryZ.and Sharon.
Marilyn...good to get that legal work up to date.
Darlene...enjoy visits with your sons.
MaryPage...you're much braver than I am. I gave up doing our taxes when my husband had mileage to claim, expense accounts, etc.
Patricia...hope you see spring soon. Not happening here .
I'm probably the only one here, but I am tired of hearing about Will Smith/Chris Rock. I have no idea, nor do I care, who Rock is. 🤯
Bad JANE
Isn't that simply Chris Rock abbreviated?
I too feel that everyone is trying to use it as a sound bite.
Jane, thank you! I have been "ranting" to my son that I am sick of hearing about these pampered, overpaid, over-privileged people who somehow think their actions are excusable because they believe what the popular press gushes about them over and over. And, like you, I don't know who the heck they are. I feel there are much more important issues to report than people who behave badly in "Hollywood".
I don't mean to intrude here since I am not a Breast Cancer survivor but I enjoy reading this Forum and what you all have to say.
MaryPage, I think you and I are the only ones that prepare our own taxes. I don't like doing them but I like even less paying several hundred dollars to someone to just write down all the numbers that I spent time collecting and arranging documentation for. I figure that I can do that job just as well.....and for free. :2funny:
Phyllis, you and I are cut from the same cloth. I will NOT pay someone else to do what I am perfectly capable of doing myself.
I have to admit to a strong rush of confusion. I do know who Will Smith is, but never heard of Chris Rock. I did not watch one singe nanosecond of these Oscar awards, but only caught up with this story via the news. Now, I will bow to No One when it comes to a revulsion for violence of any sort. If I see a child smacked, my blood rises and suddenly I want to commit violence myself!
But Times really change, don't they? Back in my day, what Smith did would have been massively approved. Why? Why because he would have been the chivalrous, caring husband coming to the defense of his wife's reputation! It is as simple as that. And, for Heaven's Sake, he did not come with dueling sword in hand or anything anywhere like true violence! He SLAPPED the man who had just insulted his wife! So you see, based on protocols from the majority of MY lifetime, what Smith did was the thing to applaud.
But I occupied this planet starting in 1929, and Times: they are achanging now. Just saying. Color me perplexed. Other than that, which seems to be a rather permanent state of being now that I'm 93, I could care less. Let these younger generations be what they choose to be, say I!
Phyllis...you're welcome at any time to post here. And YES, I do agree with you and MaryPage...I simply don't care a whit about the Kardashians and their antics or any of those other "stars." :eek:
I DO care about the Ukrainians and their valiant fight.
And so March here is going out with wind and SNOW...and cold. Roads are clear, but I'm not going anywhere today and the snow on the grass will disappear next week, if we get into the 50s as forecast.
Take care, Friends!
jane
Re the AAward hullabaloo - I don't watch award ceremonies in general, but heard about it on the news. I pretty much agree with MaryPage about that incident, etc.
That storm front roared by my place about 11 pm last night, lots of wind/thunder/rain. No damage in our immediate area that I've heard of. I haven't seen any local news today, so I don't know about other damage. Hope all the Buddies are okay.
I haven't had television by choice since 1997, so all of these reality shows have thankfully passed me by. However, the pandering of these folks who earned billions simply for overexposing their lives means that we all have heard of them rather we wanted to or not.
From what I've seen, the comedian, Chris Rock, has commented about Smith's wife and her disease before, and evidently, her husband snapped. I believe it was a tempest in a teacup that has been kept going simply for publicity and news bites. And it makes me even happier that I'm not enslaved to that box or streaming or whatever is done these days.
I also am tired of hearing abbout Will Smith. I think he was wrong wrong wrong in using violence and creating a scene. He could have said something in his acceptance speech about not appreciating it, but violence is never called for.
Jane, I agree. I don't know much about any of the stars these days and could care less. I do care about Ukraine also. No severe weather so far here, but supposed to be windy and possibility of severe storms tonight. It rained all morning.
Thank you, Mary Page, for the congrats on my newsletter. However, it turns out there has been a glitch in getting it printed because I created it as a google doc and that isn't compatible with the office computer, so the director is trying to get it figured out. She was the one who told me to do it in Google. As for taxes, I hate to pay to have them done, but the investments are too difficult for me to figure out and I like the security of knowing it's done right. We started using a CPA when we had our pharmacy and have never stopped. It's still a pain to get all the info together though. I sent mine in a couple weeks ago.
Marilyn, good for you on getting all the legal stuff done. It's too bad K's son isn't more sensitive to his problem, but at least he calls.
Nothing much going on here. Just found out it is supposed to rain in Tallahassee all day Tues when I'm there. Groan.
Stay dry and well, everyone. Hi to all I haven't mentioned.
Sharon
There is a new book out by Will Smith, simply titled "Will". It would not surprise me if the book sales were not going too well, and the slap was just a publicity stunt, to get Smith's name into the forefront, and increase sales.
There's too much ink and speculation on a minor incident. MSN shows five or more "breathtaking" stories of a perhaps 5-10 minute instance just by clicking on it.
Tomereader..I'm betting you are 100% right....and who'd buy that book....because, like many of you..."Who CARES?" about these overpaid, narcissistic "actors."
I have tv and watch news shows and netflix when I'm in the mood. I haven't watched a regular tv show...since....hmmm...maybe Howdy Doody... ::) No, there were others...Mary Tyler Moore, etc. but that's about it that I can remember.
jane
I used to watch Ally McBeal. Callista Flockheart? Wasn't that her name? She was a huge star, and then she married Harrison Ford and disappeared. I have never wished to disappear for him, or any other man.
I don't mean I wish to be a big star. I am a very private person: more so than most. I mean I always wished to be myself. and not a Mrs. whatever he was. Flockheart just up and disappeared! Made me nauseated.
She is still acting. "Calista Kay Flockhart (born November 11, 1964)[1][2] is an American actress. On television, she is best known for her roles as the title character on Ally McBeal (1997–2002), Kitty Walker on Brothers & Sisters (2006–2011), and Cat Grant on Supergirl (2015–2021). In film, she is known for roles in The Birdcage (1996), A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999), and Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000). Flockhart has won a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award throughout her career, and she has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards. She has been married to actor Harrison Ford since 2010."
She adopted a baby boy at birth in 2001 and wanted to spend time with him. She simply hasn't achieved another breakthrough role.
Good morning from the Interior, I hope everyone is doing well, staying healthy and sane.
Good afternoon, Friends! The snow from this morning has stopped and at 35 degrees is very slow to melt. The roads are slushy.
I've been to Urgent Care this morning...suspect a UTI. I'm going to try cranberry pills for a couple days.
Nothing else new here. I didn't sleep well at all last night and then up this morning to get to Urgent Care when they opened at 8:00, so tonight will be a better sleep, I hope.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Some friends aren't finding us since the server move, which I hadn't been aware of.
Jane
replying to see if it goes through OK...very hot here today. 85....so dreading the summer temps.....
Glad you're in, Darlene! Maryz still not. I'll try sending her another link.
I finally got here - thanks, jane!
Sorry to hear about your temps, Darlene - but that's Texas for you. As is the snow for Iowa, and the roller coaster here in Tennessee. We had possible frost last Friday night, will be in the 70s in the upcoming midweek, and back to a frost prediction next weekend. Oh, well....
Thanks, Jane for the link. I'm here. Sharon
Good morning; glad to see everyone is making their way back! We were melting, took an intermission last night for a light snow dusting, and are at plus five presently.
Jane, could you send a link to MaryPage? Or send it to me for her? Michael sent me a command prompt to send out, but there are some I know it wouldn't work for.
Thanks! I could not get in despite all the attention from Jane and Patricia and others: could not get in by bedtime last night, but could get in this afternoon. Have heaps of things to accomplish, so have to get going, but love & Happy
Sunday to one and all.
Hurrah...Sharon, Maryz and MaryPage present and accounted for. We're still missing Alpiner and a couple who stop in from time to time...hope Tomereader is in and Phyllis, etc.
Snow is gone and rain to come today and throughout the week.
Nothing exciting here...doing laundry....I swear someone sneaks in at night and drops off dirty laundry that looks like mine! :idiot2:
Take care and stay healthy!
jane
Jane, I swear that laundry miscreant is pulling that same trick here!
Hi All.
Been a long time since I have been in. I am still having a hard time trying to get it to start me in just the current postings. Wants to take me way back to 2016. I am trying to only go back to Jan 2022
I suppose I am going through all the things like the rest of you. WAs doing great for the first year and half but now I am really getting tired of the whole thing. Nothing seems to be getting any better. I have not even been out of town in 2 years. Think I have put less then 2000 miles on it. Paying all the insurance on it is crazy. But maybe this summer will be some changes. Just need to watch what worse things going on in other parts of the world and think how lucky we are.
I have lost 9 people within my closest family and friends in last 2 years UK.Canada.US that I usually went to see, Traveling will not be the same,,
All take care,
Forgot to mention. Not found a new hairdresser in over 2 years now I have been chopping on it myself. Will really need a good one to shape it back up.
jane, hope you can get the hands working to knit some things for a little girl. There are some cute patterns to be found, and they don't take much yarn or time.
Good to see other folks able to check in. Change is never easy.
Margaret brought me the mailing from my CPA (a lovely lady who has done our/my taxes since the mid1990s). It is not a teensy amount of money, but I'm glad I have and have earned enough money to pay it. I pay her a small amount for the service, and it's worth every penny to me.
Hope everybody has a good upcoming week!
JeanneP, so glad to see you posting again.
It took some time and some clicking around but at last, I'm here, Jane.
Laundry day here, also. Some one is sneaking clothes in with mine, too! :coolsmiley:
Hi all, No problem getting in. Didn't know there had been a change.
Do you remember the Monk series? He said he didn't mind change just didn't want to be there when it happened!
Starting to warm up in our desert-85* today. I love it.
I am here, I don't touch my computer on Sunday. Just take the day off,
All is well here, pouring rain soo far today. Going out to a family dinner to celebrate the grandson's birthday.
So great to see so many friends here today!
Patricia, Jeanne, Tome, Dig, Phyllis, Marilyn, Maryz.
I went out for a quick walk and it's cold and windy out there, so the walk was cut short. I'm definitely a fair weather walker. Tomorrow and rest of the week to be windy and wet.
Nothing else new here...be so glad to get the mammo over with tomorrow.
Take care, Friends!
jane
Hi Buddies..good to see you posting again aJeanne...it is trying to rain here...needed desperately...Jane good luck tomorrow..I have my yearly exam Wednesday...Mabel the lab will tell why I am getting leg cramps...might be my B/P med..or low electro lytes out of whack....have good rest of day[/color][/size]
USA Facts and the CDC say 95% of the nation is at the lowest for covid cases since July 2021. However, warm weather is coming, and they aren't saying the pandemic is over yet. This is what they are saying,
https://usafacts.org/articles/the-metrics-to-watch-after-the-omicron-surge-ends/
Good to see Darlene and Patricia's faces here this afternoon.
I survived the "big squeeze, but OH MY did it hurt. Now to hope I don't get a call to come back for do-overs.
I stopped afterward at a large grocery in Dbq, but they didn't have the ultrapasterized milk...or I couldn't find it, anyway.
Sooo, I came on home, stopped at the Chinese restaurant and had a lunch with enough brought home for supper and stopped at WalMart for my milk, an onion, and a loaf of bread. Big shopping trip, huh? :2funny:
Rain and wind predicted for rest of the week, but I've got enough to stay in and cozy.
jane
Good morning here at 10:42 and 11 degrees. The snow expected yesterday began overnight, and everything today is freshly white, both sky and ground—however, no expected accumulation. I cleaned out my fridge this morning, and my oven is slated for this afternoon. Its self-cleaning feature is four hours of noise and heat, and you still have to go in afterward and mop up! :(
jane, is 'ultrapasteurized milk' the "shelf milk"? I kept that for a while until I found out regular milk can be frozen. After that I bought a gallon of regular milk (we used 2%), decanted it into quart containers, and put them in the freezer. You just have to give it time to thaw, and shake it up. We found it very satisfactory.
Just rain for us this week, Patricia, even though that includes a flurry or two when a front comes through this weekend.
Yesterday was a good day. We got it arranged for me to have a fasting blood draw done here, rather than having to go to the doctor's office. They announced that it's being arranged for those of us who want it to get our second booster shot here. And in women's basketball, the University of South Carolina (coached by one of Pat Summit's players) beat UConn (Tennessee's old nemesis) for the NCAA title. Definitely a good day!
Good morning from an Interior that's plus-eight with cloudy skies. Our daily highs are back in the early forties and no snow's expected, so there's that. I'm so ready for warmer temperatures and the heat.
There have been signs where the offices are located in our lobby asking people not to loiter since I moved in 2013. They're talking about opening the main lounge next to those offices for an Easter meal cooked on the premises from some church donating time and food for our Easter celebration. I hope this means they later leave the lounge open for the residents (It's the only one with a kitchen.) and open the other four lounges.
There are some residents I haven't seen in two years with the prohibition against loitering in the halls. Everyone who doesn't have an outside destination remains locked in their apartments. It's simply the way it is. We've lost more to the pandemic, and I know it's been relatively high for our age group in line with other states and places.
This city doesn't only lie on the east and west side of the Tanana Valley, and it also sprawls along the rivers and up the flanks of the foothills and a few ridges, domes, and outcroppings. With the mountains so close, the only ways out of the valley are by car, in the south and the west directions. My point is those living in those ridges and foothills are isolated, not only by adverse winter weather but also by the pandemic. That was the primary reason my circle started our morning chats and texts, and it has truly been necessary.
Mary, no, ultrapasturized milk has a long refrigerator life...the one I bought yesterday has a useby date of May 15.
It tastes just like other skim milk. I don't end up throwing out milk because it's soured. The two vets in our family, one who worked with dairy cows, says ultrapasturized is used in making cheese.
It's a wet, windy day here. Nurse for doc I saw in Urgent Care on Sat called to say negative on infection or a UTI....so good news.
My sister's heart cath backed up because of a patient with "serious" issues and doc took a lot longer. I hope to hear soon, she's out of the cath lab.
Tomorrow to be extra nasty and maybe snow. ??? :o
jane
Had my 6 month checkup with my Doc. I am still impressed with her after about 20+ years! She sits down, asks how you're doing, and as I launch into my just getting older spiel, and start listing my complaints, she types them into her laptop, and proceeds with "what else---anything else"?
My blood pressure was great, and the problem with my ear (vertigo), she says
"definitely not wax". She gave me name of ENT to check and see if there's water behind the ear drum. She did ask if I wanted a prescription to help me sleep. She knows that I have an aversion to anything "drug-like", so we discussed one, at its lowest milligram, and I am to start by cutting it in half or fourths to see what, if any, contraindications there are. I told her that even a 10 mg melatonin will give me a next-day "hangover"; i.e. fuzzy headed, feel like I'm walking in fog and quicksand. On top of that, it doesn't really help with the sleep, maybe an extra 2 hours. She was very quick to point out that sleeplessness can create other problems, as sleep is when your body does its "natural repair". I think my 2 hrs naps in the afternoon must be repairing some things! LOL!
Tomereader...you are so fortunate to have a great doc. The ones who really listen are few and far between, I've found.
I'm also glad to read someone else gets "hangover fog" or whatever with melatonin. I know it works for some people...but I'm not one of them. I also got that weird feeling from 100 mg gabapentin so stopped it, too, in Feb.
My sister came through the heart cath with flying colors...no need for a stent and she's cleared for surgery for her gallbladder. Now to get that scheduled.
Interesting spring here....snow to be followed by rain to be followed by snow to be followed by rain....see a routine here? ::) >:(
Supposed to be out of the 30s next week and into 50s and 60s...I sure hope so.
Nothing going on here. I didn't hear from radiology so guess mammo is ok. I see surgeon next Thursday for yearly visit. We've been meeting like this since 1989! ;)
jane
Jane, we're having that same weather minus the rain. While we've slowly inched up in our highs from the thirties to the forties, we keep having more snow but no accumulation. We're to have snow again tonight after today's clear, continuing into tomorrow. It wasn't too long ago that we had colder weather for winter, but the snow was gone, and summer was here at Easter! We're not used to this much snow.
. Interesting thing today...I'd gotten a survey to rate how the mammo appt was, etc. In comments, I said the wait to hear if man or was clear really upped the anxiety in this breast cancer survivor. Today I got a call from my cancer surgeon's nurse to tell me the mammo was good and they would see me next week. Soooo..people do read those survey's, at least at this large clinic...and I can relax and no have a BP surge when the phone rings!
Jane
When I had the mammogram that showed my cancer, the Radiologist came to my cubicle before I left that part of the building and told me to let them take some more pictures and pointed to the spot that worried him. So the "bad" news came as fresh off the wires as was possible.
That seems like a million years ago now, but is as fresh as yesterday. No, fresher.
Actually, I can't remember much about yesterday.
Hello out there...hope every Is having a good weekend..quiet here...80 degrees and windy..Jane glad to read good news on your sister and also for you on the big squeeze...I went for my scan and lab wed..but want know results until Dr appt on 20th...TomReader..Your Dr seems like one of the good ones.,My Doc I had for 27 years retired from seeing pts...so had to find new Dr..have good weekend
Palm Sunday greetings.
MaryPage...you did get your news quickly. So glad we all survived it!
Darlene...I have the wind, too, but not your warm temps...just 51 here.
It's a busy doc week...rheumatologist on Monday, dentist on Tuesday, and cancer surgeons yearly follow up on Thursday. Then, Donal and Patricia are coming Friday afternoon for the weekend.They'll help me prepare Easter supper on Sat. Investors also invited Gary and Kathy since they have me for T'giving.
Stay healthy.
Jane
Good morning, Jane, it's seven degrees in the Interior, and it snowed yesterday into this morning. The sky is still totally white, so I expect more snow but little accumulation. Everyone is up, texted, cleaned, and fed, but that's as far as I've gotten this morning.
I had to reset my computer last night as I was having programming issues with my PSP, so today, I will be putting programs back on and, hopefully, a smoother performance. Locally, no one plants outside until Memorial Day. The way this year is going, it may be later.
It occurs to me that there is a medical tidbit I ought to share with you that might just turn out to save your life. At least, if you are a gal.
My youngest (of 5) daughter had a bad heart/BP experience last week, and wound up in a helicopter being taken to hospital. She was saved by her memory of what jaw pain, followed by nausea, means to women.
Here is some of her last (today) email to her siblings and me.
Last Wednesday I joked with Bob that my white coat hypertension works by proxy as I could feel my heart pound a bit when we were seeing "our" shoulder doctor to plan a rotator cuff repair for Bob. Shortly after the visit I noticed some pain bilaterally in my jaw at the TMJ. The pain passed quickly and I thought nothing of it.
On Thursday morning I juggled a hectic schedule on my surgery morning at work. About 11 am I had everything settled and sat down to send a fun message to a friend. Suddenly the TMJ pain was back, this time with a vengeance. I was nauseated and felt clammy at the same time. The reason I am stating this detail is that ALL WOMEN NEED TO KNOW these could be signs of a heart in distress. Well, I had gulped a slug of caffeine about an hour before so chalked it up to that. Then I thought, hmmmm, stressful day, maybe this is a panic attack? As my color changed to chalky white my staff got concerned and ran to a convenience story to get aspirin.I chewed a 325mg Bayer and sutured up a dog. Felt a bit better, then felt worse. In my head I kept wondering if I would look ridiculous at the ER if it was a panic attack. Fortunately, my better sense prevailed. My blood pressure was....wait for it..... YIKES. Stroke worthy for sure. My EKG was normal at that time. They put Nitro paste on my chest and pulled blood. My first Troponin level was mildly increased. Second EKG started to look wonky, second Troponin was increased over the first. The ER doc (Dr. Yow!--love that name) stayed jovial and calm with me but when he left the ER cubicle I could hear him on the phone doing his best to find me a bed at a good hospital in Tucson. He calmly explained he wanted me in a cardiac care facility. I said, Oh, so we go by ambulance? NOPE. He said the helicopter will be ready for you in 18 minutes. They bundled me up and off we went. During the half hour flight my EKG stabilized and I was feeling better. Had X-rays and Echo on entry. The following morning the cardiologist explained he thought I had a vessel spasming and went ahead with a Cardiac Catheterization. They found my vessels were clean as a can be in terms of atherosclerosis (YAY) but I had a teeny blood clot in the distal tip of a vessel in the posterior lateral heart wall. It was too small to extract so I was put on IV meds to dissolve it along with meds to help my BP behave. Success!
The hospital was diligent and got a hematology consult. Turns out that the FactorVLeiden is responsible for the DVT/PE type of clotting, but not involved with the type I had. He is doing more testing on me when we followup as clotting disorders can have multiple components. The good news is at this point they all think I need only platelet modifying drugs (Plavix, aspirin) for the next 6 months rather than anticoagulant like Coumadin/Xarelto. We shall see.
SO the funny part is initially they told me I would be discharged Sunday. Bob stayed at hotel across the street til this am, then drove home...annnnd just as he hit the driveway (2hour drive) I called and said "I can come home!" The stress of the whole thing had exhausted him and I could hear it in his voice. My friend Emily was sitting with me in the hospital room and volunteered to drive me part way home. Then another friend met us and drove the second leg of the trip. Bob only had to drive 30 minutes to retrieve me from their house. Now...what was funny was .... I had no clothes or shoes at the hospital. Best part of being in your Sixties? Not caring if you travel like this, as long as you are headed OUT of the hospital to go HOME!!!!
So remember that. Jaw pain means go to the ER. Do not pass GO, JUST give it a hustle!
So remember that: Jaw pain means go to the Emergency Room. By helicopter, if possible.
Dag nabbit! Why can't I get the SIZE to take?
Good information to have, MaryPage! And glad that your daughter is okay.
We're on the Tennessee spring weather roller coaster this week. We had frost and snow showers Friday night, and it's predicted to be 75! this afternoon - around 80 later in the week. It's getting to be summer WAY too early for me.
jane, you've got a busy week coming up. I've got an INR finger-stick, early voting in county primaries on Wednesday (provided here at Morning Pointe), and Alden's 2nd birthday party on Saturday. I won't be going to the b-day party - he's the greatgrandson who lives just north of Atlanta. It's amazing that my two little guys are almost 2!
Happy Easter week to Patricia, Marilyn, Sharon, Darlene, alpiner, and anyone else looking in.
Mary Page, I live in Tucson. What hospital was your daughter in? I hope she had a good experience.
I don't remember the name of the hospital, Diglady. I feel certain Pam included it in one of her emails. I will try to find it.
Pam is a veterinarian. I suspect you guessed that from her email. She works in Sierra Vista, I gather the ranch is in or nearest to Bisbee, albeit their post office box is in Hereford. The ranch is Spanish-style, and she has 3 dogs, 5 cats, 5 horses, a head of cattle, and I think that's about it. She does her serious shopping in Tucson. Anyway, all is well at the moment. Just tuck away that tidbit about jaw pain. I mean, Who Knew!?!
MaryPage...good advice!
Maryz...weather whiplash is here, too...beautiful day here..mid 60s..storms tomorrow night.temp drops to low 40s.
Patricia...snow for you again.
My appt with rheumatologist wasn't as good as I'd hoped. Inflammation is up on the decreased prednisone, so I'm to up that again, and add another drug that'll "boost " the steroid, but will require monthly liver enzyme checks. Always something!
Jane
Diglady, I have not yet found out the name of the hospital in Tucson Pam was in, but there is a clue in her emails where she says it was right across the street from a hotel. Surely not all of Tucson's hospitals are. Another clue was when her doctor was calling to see if he could get her into the best, and then later he told her he wanted the one with the special cardiac care unit.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jeanne!!! :hb2:
Mary Page, She was probably at Banner. It used to be University of Arizona hospital but then it was purchased a few years ago by a profit. They do have a good cardio unit.
We're being blown away again today. And, severe storms to come in overnight.Just one fun thing after another!
I'm tired tonight. Received my 2nd booster as an autoimmune suppressed person. Nurse says can get another booster in 4 months! Do I detect a pattern here?
Then, got a haircut, got an old filling out and replaced, picked up my new drug to boost my prednisone, picked up more birdseed ...may snow on Easter!.. and am home listening to the howling wind.
Take care,
Jane
Jane, Las Vegas had 75 MPH winds yesterday, Perhaps that whole area of the US is being blown away or off course?
No expected changes for this weekend and the following week. Funny how we used to have seventy degrees and sunshine by Easter back in 2019 and before.
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 6:04 AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks
...WARMER TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE INTERIOR...
The warming trend in temperatures will continue, with highs in the upper 40s to near 50 today and again on Wednesday, primarily south of the Yukon River. There will be a gradual cool down on Thursday and Friday, with highs falling into the 30s to near 40.
The warmer temperatures will help to continue the snowmelt process during the day, causing areas of ponding on some roadways and near some buildings in and around Fairbanks.
Good morning. Our highs and lows have each shot up twenty degrees, and whatever melts we have during the day tend to refreeze overnight. There is a lot of road ponding during the days, and meteorologists on the news are warning everyone, especially those in higher elevations, to be careful.
The only thing I have going on today is to sign up for the second booster, this makes 2 shots and 2 boosters; during the last half of the month. They will be coming to the door of those requesting one and request you bring a chair, and they will have a cart and a minder to handle everything in the hallway. This is good news as the second variant since Omicron was recognized recently.
This city itself is only recognized as 33 thousand, yet inside city limits, uncounted; are portions of two military bases with two others close by. We also have a forested swatch of the wildlife sanctuary within those city limits. There are also those living on the foothills, ridges, and riverways within fifteen to twenty miles, so the area is over one hundred thousand while not included in that census population.
We have the people traveling to and from the villages, to and from the Bering Sea fishing grounds, and for the University on the ridge above our city. That is a lot of people and why we were the highest in the state for Covid for the last two years.
The USA channel showed its 2nd episode of the mini-series on extreme camping last night, with a repeat tonight. Mud, Sweat & Beards. It is also on On Demand.
This week's episode is set in the Louisiana Bayous. I lived there for a while as a teenager. We were, of course, impervious to danger and we spent a lot of our time on or in the bayous. I gasp to remember how foolhardy we were, but nothing even a tiny bit bad happened to me, or to anyone I hung out with. But that was 1945, and this is now.
I watched this one for a few minutes, and then felt it necessary to get some other things done.
I am a bit worn out tonight, because I took advantage of our first really warm temps and a sunny day to go out on the bayside deck and unstack the chairs and wash them and set them up looking towards the bay for the summer. I also got my myriad blue ceramic pots cleaned up and ready to receive new geraniums on or about the first of May.
My children, or at least those hereabouts, which is six of the eight, will come for the day on Saturday, the 23rd. We will celebrate Christopher's April 1st retirement, have a gala lunch, and watch some slide shows of Rob's latest adventure tours. His last was 2 weeks in Iceland, and that is his 2nd visit there. Rob is also my mountain climber.
We have tons of fun. For one thing, we are together; and we like that. For another, we enjoy taunting Rob and his most excellent performances, which he has spent A LOT of time preparing for us, by asking him difficult questions that are as impertinent as possible.. Well, we all have to get our jollies SOME WAY!
Good morning Buddies...just checking in...been busy with yearly check ups.,etc,so far results are OK..Jane I've had to take prednisone before..didn't like how it made me feel..Happy late BD Jeanne..Hi to all looking in...time to get rid of the dust bunnies
The construction guys' quality control or assessment came yesterday to observe their company's work. They fixed the bedroom blinds and the vertical blinds at the balcony needed to be rehung, and the on-top control box needed to be taken down and reput up.
Then later, the body cranes were back, and they were redoing the outside bedroom window fastenings. It took all of yesterday to finish the top floor and most of mine. There are three and a quarter floors to go.
If this is their company's usual practice, the state went with the lowest bid. But what do I know, perhaps all construction companies are this way?
My fourth shot or second booster is scheduled for the afternoon of the 24th. They come and do it in-house, which I like. I've read that there have been two mutations since Omicron, and cases are rising again in Europe.
I get my 2nd booster at noon today
That's good, Marilyn; I read yesterday that cases are rising again in Europe, and it was posted in today's Soda Shop that they've more in the US's east coast as well.
Hi Gals, I didn't realize how long it had been since I posted. Had a lot of reading to do to catch up.
I went to FL for 3 days last week to visit my sister-in-law and nieces and nephew. I was so glad I did, as Marilyn is really failing. She can't follow a conversation because of her hearing. One really has to almost shout to make her understand. Her memory is about 5 mins long, it seems. But she is insisting the girls take her out to CO for her Son's wedding May 14. Then he has arranged for her to stay in a studio apt of a Sr. Center for a month near his house where he can look after her. By the end of the month, the weather in Gunnison where their summmer home is should be okay and the older daughter will come back out to get her and take her there and stay with her. None of us thinks she should go, but she's determined. It's very hard on the girls looking after her and Debbie is talking about an assisted living for her in the fall, but I'm sure she will pitch a fit. Anyway, I had a nice visit with all of them. And good flights too.
The newsletter finally got printed and I've had a lot of good comments on it.
Tomorrow, I'm taking the dog to be groomed back where we used to live because they were booked up here. A friend is going with me and we will shop while she's being groomed.
I played bridge Tues and won for out table. Had great hands and never went down!
Mary Page, I knew about those symptoms for a heart attack. Glad your daughter did too and that she's all right now.
Patricia and Jane, your weather has been awful. Ours has been a roller coaster of temps too, but mostly in the 60's and 70's. Reached 80 a couple days this week but we are trending down for next week.Flowers and trees are gorgeous. We've had a lot of rain.
Jeanne, glad to see you posting again. Sorry you have lost so many family and friends this 2 yrs. We've lost some church friends, but that's all.
Jane, sorry to hear they have to up the prednisone again. Have a good Easter visit with Patricia and hubby.
Hi Marilyn, Darlene and Mary and everyone else. Hope all stay well and have a good Easter. Our pastor is ill and may not be able to preach Sunday. He wasn't able to last week. But is he isn't I'll watch services streamed from our former church.
John is leaving for a bridge tournament in Gatlinburg right after church service and will be gone a week. So it will be a quiet time for me. I'll have to get transport to the clubhouse for meals and activities. They haven't offered the 2nd booster here yet. I hope they do soon. Stay well all. Sharon
I've had my 4th shot, as well.
I was astonished and mystified at the news the other night. It was the local news, and a reporter was interviewing folks walking down the sidewalks. One of them, very het up, said she wished they would just make up their minds and stop changing the rules about wearing or not wearing masks!
And on my life, I cannot figure out why she does not realize it is the VIRUS that is changing the rules. This is a brand new virus, and the very worst threat to mankind ever. Our experts are learning as fast as they can, but this virus is changing its looks and its habits as fast as you can say "Covid!" So every time a new variant comes rushing in to try to kill off our species, our Public Health experts HAVE to tell us to return to wearing masks. Masks save lives. These are not arbitrary or just for fun rules; they are keeping most of us alive. It just stuns me to realize how inattentive to the facts that mean real life & death to us some people can be! Me, I choose to follow the advice those who have dedicated their lives and their reputations to protecting us feel is in the Publics best path to take insofar as the information on hand suggests at any given moment. It is not life-affirming to believe we can throw temper tantrums and insist upon being our own doctors. I shudder!
It's a cold and occasional snowy morning here. Donal and Patricia got a late start from n. Wisconsin because of "white out" conditions. She said the roads were getting better as they got further south.
I'm straightening up a bit around here, doing some laundry, and around noontime, I'll head down to the store for rotisseries chicken and ribs for lunch here.
Have a Blessed Easter,
jane
Good morning, we're a bit cooler here at 25 this AM, and instead of the promised snow, it rained for most of yesterday. So all the city road crews went up and down the streets, clearing the roads down to the pavement.
They asked that everyone in the foothills stay put if possible until they can clean that melt too.
MaryPage, it always amazes me that people use that catch phase of personal rights when they really mean, do it their way. They've been conditioned to believe that anything that goes against that sphere of personal rights is "fake news."
Have a blessed Easter everyone
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL THE BUDDIES.
Sharon
Nephew and wife arrived yesterday and we're all ready for Easter dinner...Gary and Kathy are coming up at 5:30.
It's a cold, but clear and beautiful day.
Don and Patricia fixed my screen door on the screened porch...the screening had pulled loose and they knew how to fix that...and did. So, it's ready for warmer weather.
Pollen is flying and making for a lot of sneezing.
Have a Blessed Easter!
jane
Nothing exciting going on around here.
jane, glad you're having a good visit with your family. Today is first great-grandson's #2 birthday. They had a party yesterday, but I opted not to go (just this side of Atlanta). I'm looking forward to seeing the photos.
Tennessee is having some local elections and primaries for county offices. Early voting is going on now (Election Day is 3 May). Local election boards send teams out to allow seniors in living facilities to vote, and they came to our place last week. It's a great service!
We're due to get the second booster, but it probably won't be until the latter half of May.
Happy Holiday weekend to all the Buddies!/b]
Jane I have found that the Comic Sans font and the bold blue, purple and dark green is the easiest for me to read. All other font seems to blend together and the bold black looks grey to me.
I cant even see ti send texts I have to use the speech to text and usually the phone types something I didn't say. It is hard e enough to type this message.
Do you have to use a phone? I do not use a cell or mobile phone. I find them too difficult for a myriad reasons. I use a regular personal computer, and occasionally an iPad. I do not text or use any Social Media except Seniors & Friends. If I had not gone to SeniorNet Bashes, I probably wouldn't even be in S & F.
Marilyn - hope this is easier for you to read. The stuff I completely skip is light-colored type on a dark or print background. Sorry you're having such trouble.
Me, too, Mary! I absolutely go crazy over the new, well, past 10 years or so, of the artistic layouts they are using with squares of yellow, for crying out loud, and pink and light blue with WHITE LETTERING on them! What's an old woman with weak eyes to do!!! It is so hard, but I just have to give up and skip those.
MaryPage I totally can not see those type of screens, the light blue with white type. I get so frustrated trying to pay my bills online. I use a regular PC and also a tablet occasional. The easiest for me to read is white type on a black screen.
The weather here has been so crazy rain, wind sun,.
Afternoon, Buddies! It's also a cold, very windy day here and rain to appear soon. I went for a massage this morning at the hospital and Blair worked on my back and neck and shoulders again. They are so sore, but she can't help that.
I didn't know what I wanted for lunch so I left the massage and went to the Chinese restaurant and got my favs and enough for supper.
Nothing else new here. I see the politicians seem to think the pandemic is over. I'm not convinced for that...and wore my N95 to the hospital as they require masks. I was given 3 N95s at WalMart yesterday when I went in. They had them on the stand where they have the other ones. Interesting.
This afternoon I'm back in front of my fire and reading on my Kindle.
Stay healthy, Buddies!
jane
Jane, as case counts are rising again all over Europe, particularly in France, as well as news that they have identified three different new variations of Omicron, I wouldn't put that mask away, so soon either!
I went to Walgreens yesterday to get my second booster shot and I was surprised to see almost no one wearing a mask and none of the employees were.. Even the person who gave the shot wasn't wearing one. I had mine on but was uncomfortable being so close to her.
New game
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Good morning Buddies!
Hubby & I went to Las Vegas for a week . Came home a week ago . Now my right heel is hurting , I have had this before , hope it clears up soon . The drive to Las Vegas usually takes about 6 hours but traffic was congested . We left home in the early morning & got there about 7:00 p.m. We stayed at our timeshare , hubby reserved a first floor unit but we were told none was available . There is no elevator . So many bad things happened during our stay I wish we could have a do over . The unit is like a small apt. The dishwasher door would fall & I got hit once & it didn't dry the dishes , also the micro wave didn't work .
What a Nightmare! So sorry you had to suffer all of that. Hope the heel heals fast and everything gets comfortable for you once again.
My heel has been hurting for 2 weeks . We bought insoles while in Las Vegas & they didn't help much . Any suggestions ? Would an epsom salts foot soak help ? I have been laying a couple of wash cloths in the bath tub when I shower to cushion my feet . Last evening we went to Wednesday evening Bible class & my foot was so uncomfortable I took my shoe off .
Have you tried hot and cold compresses? When I sprained my left foot and wrenched my hip in 2021, it was the only thing that seemed to help.
Is it on the sole of the heel? It might be a heel spur. Only solution to that, I think, is possibly a cortisone shot or surgery - or just staying off of it for a while. So sorry, alpiner.
Alpiner, along with the other suggestions you might check out this link to the Mayo Clinic and see if it sounds like your problem. I had the same aching in my heel years ago and the doctor diagnosed it as Plantar Fasciitis. There are treatments for it such as stretching exercises, etc., that can help you but it takes a little time to go away.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/plantar-fasciitis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354851
Good morning everyone! We've turned a corner with our lows in the middle thirties and highs of fifty. The skies are changing from that pale winter wash of blue to a deeper color and sounds are traveling further in warmer air. We've gotten to the point where the snow lies about in smaller grey clumps here and there. While the blue minibus across the street has gone from snow up to its windows to bare pavement.
I've also noticed the return of light. Last night after ten, it was only beginning to slide into dusk.
"In Fairbanks, Alaska, the first day of April is 13 hours, 43 minutes long. The last day of the month is 17 hours, 4 minutes, so the length of the days gets 3 hours, 20 minutes longer in April 2022."
April first, sunrise 7:02:47 am and sunset: 8:46:25 pm and April thirty-first, sunrise, 5:15:51 am and sunset 10:20:13 pm.
From the CDC
Unpacking Variants
Throughout the pandemic, the United States has experienced waves of different variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 is constantly changing, and new variants of the virus are expected to occur. In early 2021, the Alpha variant emerged, followed by the Delta variant later that summer. In late 2021 and throughout early 2022, the Omicron variant swept across the country and continues to be the predominant variant circulating in the United States.
chart showing viral lineages among infections
In recent weeks, BA.2.12.1, an Omicron sublineage (sometimes called a "subvariant"), has emerged and is increasing in prevalence in parts of the country. Some early evidence suggests BA.2.12.1 is increasing in variant proportion faster than other Omicron sublineages. CDC is working to better understand BA.2.12.1, how it spreads, and how well existing treatments and vaccines for COVID-19 work against it.
As the virus continues to evolve, we expect to see new variants (and their many different lineages and sublineages) emerge and disappear as they compete against each other and other circulating viruses. CDC scientists closely monitor trends in variant proportions and evaluate the public health impact. While new variants may cause increases in cases, especially in localized areas, it is important to remember that we have all the tools needed to prevent COVID-19. CDC's COVID-19 Community Levels tool can help communities and
people make decisions about prevention strategies. Find your COVID-19 Community Level.
Did you know? Variants are made up of multiple lineages (or closely related groups of variants) and sublineages. Each of these variants starts with a parent lineage (for example, BA.1.1.529 for Omicron) followed by descendant lineages, which can all be arranged like a family tree. As the virus spreads, genetic mutations can accumulate and change the characteristics of the virus. Even though most mutations do not affect the characteristics of the virus, genomic surveillance systems detect and track mutations, regardless of whether they pose public health threats. To see variant proportion data, visit COVID Data Tracker.
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New Game!
AND, we are having the warmest day of the year! 72 degrees! Ahhhhh, it's wonderful, if short lived! It's still very windy, but the temp is worth it.
Alpiner...ouch on the heel. It sounds as if the timeshare unit you got has had a lot of hard use and no maintenance.
Patricia...hurrah for warmer temps and more light.
Phyllis...I'm wearing my mask even when no one else is. 🙄
MaryPage...it sounds as if that nor'easter missed you.
Maryz...good to see your post this morning.
I had more energy this morning than I have had in weeks. I took an old vcr to the fairgrounds where they were doing electronics recycling. Then I walked for a short time, and loaded up two boxes of stuff to be donated, drove them over to a Goodwill store 20 miles away and dropped that off.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
I soaked my heel in epsom salts yesterday , haven't noticed much difference . I have had this before & it did clear up , so will wait a few more days before going to the doctor .
I'm wearing mine, too, Jane! Look over here. See me waving madly at you? It's ME: MaryPage! I'm wearing my mask, even with family.
Today was a day of near perfection. Six of my eight children came and we had a slide show lecture from Rob about his trip to Iceland and that was Splendid. We had 4 kinds of salad: Greek, chicken, Winter and Summer. We had French bread and rolls. We had lemon bundt cake and eight (8) flavors of Petits fours. We had lemonade and iced tea and laughed until our sides hurt and it was a love fest and a Joy.
And I wore my mask most of the time. I'm just not taking any more chances with this horrible, nasty, no-good Covid virus.
Hi Gals. It has been a long week for me. John left last Sun for Gatlinburg for a bridge tournament. I had to get transports or get rides with friends to go to the clubhouse. Then on Tues, Bunny vomited up her lunch and stopped eating. Nothing I could give her would entice her to eat and she started getting very weak. John decided to come home on Thurs. Got here about 2:00 and he agreed with me, it was time to take her to the vet for the last time. We both cried, of course, but we had been expecting it. She had just too many health problems for us & the vet to fix. The house seems empty without her and I'm having to reorganize my time and walks.
Yesterday, John and I went to WM and got summer annuals for my balcony box. My pansies had about had it. So now I have bright red flowers in it to attract the hummers. I had seen one earlier checking out the spot where the petunias hung last year.
I got my newsletter half done for May. Still need some copy to come in.
Jane, I'm glad to see your weather has warmed up. Ours is in the low 80's for a few days then back to the 70's later this week. Also glad you're feeling better.
Mary Page, I envy you your family gathering. I'm not wearing my mask much anymore, but I always have it with me if I think it's necessary.
Alpiner, I'm sorry about your heel. I would say, stay off it and keep it elevated and with ice packs. Your timeshare should be reported to the timeshare company. That sounds horrific.
Marilyn, hope this is better for you to read.
Hi to Darlene, Patricia, Mary, and anyone else looking in. Sharon
Sharon...sorry for the passing of your beloved Bunny. I envy you having pretty flowers in your boxes. Still way too early here, though it's finally warming up a bit.
Alpiner...hope the heel is feeling better.
MaryPage...it sounds as if you had a WONDERFUL time with 6 of your children and enjoyed many good laughs and stories.
Stay safe,
jane
Good morning from a sunny Interior at 30 degrees, our low for the day. Our snow is almost gone, not even piles anymore, a splash here or a spot there.
Sharon, I was so sorry to read about Bunny, pets are our children, and we miss them.
Your flowers sound lovely, we don't have hummingbirds here, but they are found further south in the Anchorage and Kenai area.
Can I just add me too for Jane's remarks?
I hope everyone's day is better than yesterday's and as you like it!
Sharon, my condolences. I can share deeply in your grief. We are a very doggy family, and are closely acquainted with each of our canine kin living with other family members. Therefore, we have frequent losses like yours of Bunny. We have a few cat people, as well and all; and I am one who wants both close by. No longer able to keep pets, I think about the wonderful ones I have lived with and loved so dearly.
Sharon - so sorry to hear about Bunny. They are certainly a part of our lives while we have them.
Into the 80s here, too. I finally had to turn my a/c on yesterday. But of course, it's supposed to be back in the 60s by midweek. Oh, well - at least it's thermostat-controlled.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Hi Buddies...just got back from a visit with 2 sons...did some fishing and lots visiting.,Sharon sorry about Bunny...I love dogs but don't have one...my kids all do...Haven't read all comments so will just make this short...hope all are well
Darlene...what a great visit with your sons...and fishing, too.
We went fishing a lot when my sister and I were little. We had to sit in the bottom of the boat while Mom and Dad fished. When we were a bit older, we had little poles, etc.
You buddies have such warm temps...and we did on Saturday...75...and today I'm back to winter. 39, feels like 24, and freeze warning for tonight. Geez, no wonder my old body can't adjust.
Family had weekend plans for a "Polish Easter," BUT, Don's "cold" turns out to be covid,[Yes, he's vaxxed, but had 3 weeks of teaching and person to person meetings with people from all over the country...] so plans canceled...because of baby Loch who's 18 months old, his Momma who's pregnant, and old Aunt Jane who's now more susceptible to colds, flu, viruses, etc. bacause of new anti-inflammatory med that's been added to the prednisone. BUT, better safe than sick!
Stay safe,
jane
Jane, I'm so sorry but hope Don feels better soon, and everyone will soon be able to get together for the next celebration. There's nothing new here, it's 38 out there, and the gray, grizzled snow is almost gone. People are being urged to watch out for ponding, (We've upgraded from puddling!); and to watch out for frozen drains thawing and basements flooding.
CC, I used to love fishing, we go upriver to a good spot and everyone would settle in for a good time, good company, and the expectation of a good dinner cooked over a campfire.
Please join in! The more, the merrier! Bubble suggested a quiz and gave me a few suggestions. The same rules apply. Two questions per person and remember I'm in a different time zone so won't be always as fast to answer as you might wish. I hope everyone enjoys the quiz and that it might induce others to bring their own quizzes, games, and riddles to play!
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I went out for a few groceries this morning...only one in WalMart with a mask...same at the other grocery store.
Oh,, well...
Don is getting better....Patricia not so much. She sounds terrible and is having a hard time keeping her fever down from 102. She's sleeping a lot and drinking lots of broth, soup, and water.
Still cold here, too...38 and very windy. Rain is to move in tomorrow.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Thank you all for your sympathetic comments about Bunny. I loved her so much and now she's left a hole in my life. Unfortunately, that's the downside of having pets. You outlive them.
John wasn't feeling well when he came home from Gatlinburg, but we didn't think it was anything contagious. Unfortunately, it was a bad cold. He didn't have many cold symptoms, but Sunday night, I started feeling bad and have a doozy of a cold. However, John has been dosing me with extra vitamin C and Zinc and it seemed to help some. I'm better today than yesterday, but I've had John bring my dinner home to me last night and tonight. Had to cancel bridge on Tues of course. I did go over to my Newsletter office and worked briefly this afternoon, but they are redoing the front entry driveway and so we have to go through another bldg. to get in. What a mess.
Jane, sorry for your Easter cancellation, but that's the way of it these days.
Darlene, your visit sounded nice. I don't like to fish much but John always has. We took a couple fishing vacations when we were young and they were fun.
Patricia, glad the temps are coming up for you and the light as well.
Alpiner, I hope your heel is better.
Hi to Mary Page and Mary and Marilyn and anyone else I've missed. Stay safe and well. Sharon
I just finished receiving my second booster, and so far, so good regarding side effects. The guy giving the shot needs to work on his technique but was very polite. As usual, someone stayed with the three of us in my section of the hallway for thirty minutes to ensure there weren't any issues. I'm glad that's done.
2 weeks & my heel is still hurting , at times it is better . Yesterday I picked up my hearing aids . The manual is such small print & difficult to understand[ . My husband is going to take a look at it & I hope he can decipher it .
alpiner, sorry your heel is still hurting. I understand about the small print. I keep a magnifying glass nearby for such things (and hope that works).
Sharon, I know you're going to hurt for a while. So sorry. And sorry about the cold, too. That's no fun at all.
jane, we probably had another cool snap coming, but it won't be anything like yours - only down into the 50s. We were up near 80 today, but it was a beautiful sunny Spring day.
We had our usual end-of-the-month fire drill this morning. Because the weather was nice, we got to go outside, so not too bad.
I had my second doctor appointment of the week this morning. Tuesday I saw the cardiologist. He had changed some of my meds at the last visit, and I had really been slowed down - even less energy than usual, and more shortness of breath. At this visit, he tweaked thing a bit, cutting one of the meds in half. I've noticed the difference already, so that was good. I go back to him in 3 months. I saw my general care NP this morning, and he did a thorough check of all my meds, etc. We pretty much left things "as is", and I'll see him again in 6 months. So life plods along.
Happy Spring to all the Buddies!
Good morning...we are already in summer mode here...my heart is heavy and hurting for my oldest son who was diagnosed with cancer and will be starting the pill chemo today...our prayer is the side effects will be minimal...if you would add him to your prayer list....I ask God to give it to me...not him...but of course we don't bargain with God...we will all come together and be as strong as needed...had to vent...sorry...have a wonderful weekend...stay safe and well
My heart aches for you, and my wish is that your son will come through this cancer-free and better than new.
Darlene I am praying for your son as I type this."]
I go to the Eye dr this morning, Gilbert is taking me. I look forward to spenidng the time with my son but not for the results of the eye testing.
Yesterday I got Keith to eat 3 full meals, although at supper he did leave some on his plate that he had pushed to the very edge.
Alpiner the pain got so extreme on one of my heels that I hd to have surgery to cut the fascia that goes from the hee; to the toes.The [ain in my left heel finally just went away.
Thank You Amy....he is a fighter....appreciate all prayers..His cancer is CLL.....
Sharon...I'm sure the loss of Bunny has left a huge hole in your lives. Also, keep an eye on that cold. If you also have a fever, test for Covid. That's how Patricia's Covid presented.
Maryz...glad the doc adjusted the med and you feel better.
Patricia...hurrah for you and the second booster. I had no side effects, either, except a sore arm.
Alpiner...hope that heel gets better soon.
Darlene...I hope your son's CLL is the slow growing one and the chemo pill will take care of it.
MaryPage...Stay well, Dear Friend!
Marilyn...Gilbert taking you to the eye do. Is one of the good reasons for your move! You're in a clean, cat-free, non toxic home and have family close by.
Rain, rain, rain here through the weekend. 🤭
Jane
Darlene, so sorry about your son. I hope the treatment is successful and he tolerates it well.
Marilyn, glad you got to the doctor with your son - and that you got Keith to eat some good meals. You did make a good move!
One of our staff members has tested positive, so all the residents were tested today. So far all are negative. Hope that remains the case. We're not due to get our second booster for a couple of weeks.
Morning from windy and soon to be wet Iowa!
Nothing exciting or even moderately interesting here.
Stay safe!
Jane
Jane, we're still glad you checked in!
Just saw tornado that hit near Wichita, KS. Kansas and Neb had a lot today.
Stay alert, everybody!
Jane
Hope everyone is safe from the bad weather going around...we had pea size hail with some rain...my vehicle was safe under carport....thanks to everyone for adding my son to your prayer list....on a note of good news..my great grand daughter has advanced to state in the 100 and 300 hurdles...very proud of her hard work...she's a senior this year and received a track scholarship for college.....Hi to all looking in.....
Hurrah for Darlene's great granddaughter and her scholarship to college!!
Nothing exciting here. I should have gotten out to WalMart this morning, but I didn't make it. Maybe tomorrow I'll do it. ::)
Too much bad weather across all our states. Stay safe,
jane
Morning, All.
I did get my lazy body out of bed in time to make it to WalMart and my other grocery store before 9:00 am. One other guy masked at WalMart, nobody else at Fareway...but so be it.
Dreary day here and rain to start again tonight and through tomorrow and more near the end of the week.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
All is well with me....good morning to everyone]
Hi Gals. John and I both tested positive for Covid, at least according to the instant read tests I got from the govt. John didn't comes down with it until Friday. I tested us on Sat. I really thought I had a bad head cold. Both of us tired, lacking energy, but minimal coughing. My 10 days is up Wed. It really hasn't been that bad, but I'm sure it's because of the vaccinations. We get our 2nd booster in a couple weeks.
Darlene, I'm so sorry about your son. I'm putting him on my prayer list.
Mary, I'm glad you got your heart meds adjusted.
Marilyn, good that Gabriel was able to drive you to your appt. What did you find out? Glad Keith is eating better.
Jane, hope that your joints etc are doing better with the better weather.
Alpiner, I'm so sorry your heel is still so painful. Have you been to a podiatrist?
For those of you not on FB, I received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Chewy Co, from where I had had her food auto-shipped. I had called to cancel my account and explained Bunny had died. Never expected such a thing. Lovely note with it too.
The house is still too quiet and empty with her gone.
Hi to Patricia and Mary Page and whoever I missed. Sharon
Just the usual news of stuff going on around here. Except that a friend from Chattanooga came to visit yesterday and brought lunch for Margaret and me and herself. Great fun!!
It's good to hear everybody's news. Wish I had something more to contribute.
Happy May, Buddies!
Sharon...sorry to hear you've got Covid or whatever variation of it it is. Take care of YOURSELF! Patricia's and Donal's also started as what he thought was a bad cold...but test says different. She was really sick with temp of 102 for 4 days. So, thank heavens for the vaccine and booster...she said she'd have probably ended up hospitalized.
Good to see your post, Maryz. Hurrah for the lunch with friend and daughter.
I managed to get out to the yard and trim off old heads from my hydragenas...my landscapers are both laid up with issues...rotator cuff and back so I don't know if/when one or both can come.
jane
Ah yes, me again.
Cold and wet here today, but I don't need a dog tag 'cause I got a haircut this morning!
Take care.
jane
Good Morning everyone.
Sharon GILBERT took me to the eye Dr. I haven't heard from the Dr as to what the pictures have shown
Yesterday I was frantically looking for a little cloth wallet that I carry my Drivers' License and two credit card in, My pastor eve searched the church. So I cancelled the card, I found a Drivers license that I thought I lost years ago under the passenger seat of my car. Today I decided to dump out the bag that I carry my binder of music in and there it was, So I shredded those credit cards since I am getting new ones. What a relief to fine them.[/size]
Sharon, so sorry about the Covid diagnosis. I certainly hope neither of you are too sick, since you've been vaccinated.
jane haircuts are always wonderful!
Marilyn, what a pain. But I'm glad you found the cards since now you know they're not floating around out there somewhere.
We had a thunderstorm roll through last night, but nothing severe - just noise and rain.
Good morning from an Interior in flux, a now normalized state! Our highs are in the mid-fifties to sixties depending on which area of town you're in, and our lows are in the mid to late thirties. We are still about thirty days behind the old normal temperatures, and that seems to be our new normal since January!
We're a city bisected and surrounded by five rivers, so we're impacted both by proximity and being the place where all the possible flood refugees (Or fire if need be) come. The conditions are such that my friends who planned to come into town are staying put in case they're unable to return home. So, I will be venturing out alone to pay any bills and stock up on groceries. This is becoming frustrating. If it isn't Covid, a snowpack, or an overabundance of road ice, its entire sheets of river ice loosening and causing floods by ice jamming!
I have a friend who was on a family zoom call that included a brother who is a Catholic priest. She was jokingly teasing him about his "dad bod" when he came back with, "Don't you mean, "father figure?"
Her family is wonderful, and I told her she needed to adopt me!
I wish I could get a haircut instead of snipping at it myself! I don't know when this town will be reopening. I'm envious of your haircut! :)
You're lucky Marilyn! A couple of years ago, I had a Visa card canceled because of a suspicious charge and had to wait for a new card. I was grateful they caught the attempt! I have no idea how they got my number as it was never out of my procession.
Hi Gals, didn't sleep well last night, so have been really useless today. John's a little better.
The talk about haircuts just reminded me to call and make an appt for one. I definitely need dog tags. Thurs. I'm going to get a manicure and do the grocery shopping. My first day out of quarantine.
Marilyn, I do know that your son is Gilbert not Gabriel, but for some reason it always pops into my head as Gabriel. Guess I'm thinking of angels. Sorry about the misplaced credit cards. I've done that too. It's a scary feeling.
Patricia, sometimes the credit card #'s are skimmed at the gas tank or copied by a server in a restaurant. I've had weird charges show up and had to get new cards too. Sorry you're flooding now. I hope your weather stabilizes soon.
Mary, sounds like a nice outing with your daughter and friend.
Jane, I bet it's nice to get out in the garden again. But don't over do and I hope your yard guy is able to return. We never ran temperatures which is one reason I didn't think it was Covid, but it was. Fatigue is a major symptom. John woke up coughing and sneezing in the middle of the night and had to get up for a while to get it stopped. I was still awake anyway, so it didn't bother me, just worried me. Glad you got your haircut. I'll be glad to get mine.
We're having temps in the mid 80's this week. 88 one day. Way too early for that.
Take care everyone and stay safe. Sharon
i have had those credit card problems in the past, but no longer. I attribute part of the change to the fact that I don't go out much anymore and part to the not using the card except in places that have the little machine you use yourself. If a person is there to take the card, I pay in cash or by check instead.
You can get around the crooks skimming your number by enclosing your cards in these little sleeves that protect them from the skimmer. They have these in larger sizes for passports, too. Google "Credit Card Protective shields." Amazon has them.
That might work except the one scammed has a chip that must be inserted. Luckily I'm so predictable that the charge evidently boldly stood out as unusual.
Good morning all...Sharon sorry to hear you and John have been sick....healing hugs to you both...my brother had it couple months ago..is just now weaning his self off oxygen...he didn't have vaccine..Marlyin the card scare has happened to me also..Jane hope your weather warms up...it's already summer here...Hi Amy Patrica..Mary and any others reading...be safe
So GOOD to see our Buddies here this morning!
I think there is a whole network of credit card scammers...I've had mine in my possession and still charges were made against it in Mississippi and in Bombay and in Hollywood, CA. The problem seemed to be the processing place our bank used for its credit card. I stopped using that card and switched to Chase Visa and have not had a problem. THe credit card company did NOT catch any of those...told the bank they were too small to be noticed. HUH?
$1000 in fast food in 5 days in Hollywood...while I was using the card in Dubuque, IA...and $800 in India. Those aren't small amounts to me, but then I'm just a hick in rural Iowa! :o When we were in Texas one winter, the police found a woman with 60+ cards...from three different banks...with other people's numbers on them. She wouldn't tell them where she got the numbers.
It's to be nice today and then two days of rain. I need to get out and so a few things in the yard. I'm also sorting through all of Ray's books and will take to the Library resale fund raiser.
Take care!
jane
Good morning buddies! I'm up, showered, fed myself and Farrah, and had coffee. The rest of the day is open.
luckily I had my Chase card in my wallet. Te ones I had to rplace were my bank debit card and my Costco credit card.
I too need to go grocery shopping this morning to buy the the ingredients to make the dog food, and bottle water for them as well.[
This afternoon I have a Zoom meeting with the Caregivers Support group.
Good Morning to Patricia and Marilyn...
I've not got much on the agenda for today or tomorrow...rain, rain...and so I'll get my laundry done. How's that for excitement?
After yesterday's bit of work in the yard, muscles I'd forgotten I had have reappeared. :o
Still cool here, but next week we slam into summer...70s and 80s...
Covid cases on the rise in Iowa...and probably more than we know, given home testing and no reporting.
Take care!
jane
Good Morning Jane and all who come to visit today. Rain here and low temps. Should be up to about 59° today.
I am taking both dogs in to the groomer for their baths, nails etc. They always put matching scarves on them, little Milly looks so cute wears a scarf.
Keith seems to be doing better, staying awake longer during the day. He still want the news on all the time (I am so tired of listening to the news over and over again). I disconnected the cable aand am using an indoor antennna. I found some news for him on You tube and that was a mistake. I should have just told him there is no news at this time of day. I could just put on my headset and listen to music on my compiter, tablet or phone.
Good morning! Today will be spent returning to town to return all the things I thought were right but weren't and following my list to find all the items I forgot or errands I overlooked on Tuesday.
I got hearing aids a week ago , thought I was charging them but discovered I misunderstood the directions . They went dead , I referred to the instruction booklet & discovered I had done it all wrong ! I wore them several days before I realized the batteries needed charging .
I just got home after re-running all my earlier forgotten errands and fixed all my mistakes except for the eyeglass side frame. It looks as if the optimists are among those still awaiting re-opening. I came out to dark grey clouds and drizzles. What happened to our promised sunny day and what will happen to all those ice sheets that don't need more moisture?
In 2020, they gave me a hearing aids prescription but of course that went the way of all nonessentials appointments back at the start of the pandemic. I wonder if I should try again?
Alpiner...bummer on the charging. I hope they're all ready to go now.
Patricia...Glad you got somethings done today, even in the drizzle.
I worked in the yard again and got some things cut down and pulled out that had been bugging me. I thought my lawn guy would come today, but not so far. ::)
Time to shower and get ready for Friday night out...just 3 of us tonight.
jane
The hearing aids were charged when we left home this morning but went dead before we got home . We both had lab work , then stopped for breakfast & then did grocery shopping .
Alpiner...Something wrong with your aids or your charger or whatever. It's probably time to go back where you got them and ask for explanations.
Beautiful day here..60s and wind is not bad. I need to go out and do some yard work before the rains of tomorrow and the heat and humidity of next week. First it's too cold...and now it's going to be too hot and humid. I'm a very hard to please Iowa person. >:(
jane
I know what you mean, Jane. First, we had a week of blue skies and sunny weather, and then yesterday afternoon, and today, it's been a steady drizzle.
Here's wishing everyone a Happy Mothers Day....I. Will be sharing a meal with son and DIL..as for the weather...Texas HOT...99 to 100 next 2 days
Now that's hot, CC! Have a great time with family!
Happy Mother's Day to all, even us Honorary Mothers!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL YOU MOTHER'S!
I've been very indulged today. Visits, calls, more flowers, then more flowers, goodies to eat, and more flowers. I love it when this apartment smells like a flower shoppe.
One of the advantages, perhaps the best one, of owning a Keurig one-cup coffee maker is that you can blissfully ignore the packages of pods for it in the groceries and other stores and go on line to see what's out there. Thus I discovered wonderful cartons full of mixtures of coffees from the world over and here in the Americas, giving me a chance to sample them all! Or at least most of them. Now I am going to make a blatantly positive statement, not that I've never been accused of doing that before: PEET'S is the best.
A lot of people have told me that, and they were right on!
Another thing: you can bring your calculator up to your computer and check out the cost per cup of the various collected offerings. My latest box has cost me thirty-three cents per cup of coffee. 33¢ You can't beat that ANYwhere today, albeit I can remember going to soda fountains where they charged a nickel. Yes, five cents. A cup! 5¢
I do this with hot chocolates, as well. I have decided I really don't like the white ones, but have discovered some others that must have been created by the angels in Heaven.
Chip likes to make cups of tea with pods, but I likes me tea the way I likes to drink me tea, so I stick with bags and do not order the pods. I believe the English have not yet gotten over the shock of the depravity of teabags versus the real stuff on the loose.
We all, every single one of us including identical twins, differ by at least a sliver; so when I tell you Peet's is the best, that is what my senses tell me. Just try that brand, if and when you get an opportunity so to do. And yes, I use Decaf, always; yet it always tastes of a full roast and fills my mouth with intense pleasure.
Yes, ma'am MaryPage. Peets is the best, and have both pods and the ground kind. My ground kind is De-Caf, but like you say, the flavor is like full roast. Ran across a pod that I like real well, it was on sale in the grocery store, Community Coffee, New Orleans Blend. Not for everyone I'm sure 'cause it is a "dark roast" coffee, and really wakes you up in the A.M. But it is a nice change-of-pace since I do drink my Peet's every morning.
When I lived in Louisiana, most of the coffee they drank had chicory in it. I do not know whether they still drink it that way, or not; as that was clear back in 1945!
Hi Gals. We are free of Covid now! Thurs, my first day out of isolation, I got a manicure, bought groceries (my goodness, the price now) then home to put away stuff, have lunch, then over to the clubhouse to finish the newsletter. Erica printed the proofs on Friday, we met and consolidated proofs, Sat, then I corrected the draft and Erica is supposed to print it today! I also got my hair cut and styled Friday.Went to church yesterday and talked to all 3 kids. Brian sent me beautiful flowers! Temps down in low 60's yesterday, but to be in 70's the rest of this week.
Marilyn, I never use my debit card except at the ATM. If it is skimmed, they can empty your whole bank account. Sorry K watches the news all the time. I watch it at night and that's all, but John watches it frequently during the day, but in his den so it doesn't bother me. Glad K is doing better otherwise.
Mary Page, I'm with you, I love fresh flowers. John also loves Peets, but it is too strong for me. I drink Folgers instant decaf with Coffeemate in it. So you can see, I'm not wild about coffee. One cup in the AM and that's it for me.
Jane, sorry your lawn person didn't show. Take it easy.
Thank you, Darlene, for your concern. Because we had the vaccines, ours was just like a bad head cold.
Alpiner, I put my hearing aids in the charger when I go to bed and they are fully charged in the morning. If yours aren't, go back to where you got them. They must be faulty.
Patricia, if your Dr. recommended hearing aids, I would definitely get them. They make a wonderful difference.
Mary, I hope you had a good mother's day too.
If we ever hear back from our auto insurance authorizing a rental car, we can go get it and leave our car at the body shop. They finally have time for us.
Have a good day, everyone & stay safe. Sharon
Good morning, it's been a rainy Friday and weekend, continuing this morning. Here, this means, besides flooding from moving ice jams along the rivers, that green-up is close. There's a reason that Green up and Breakup are capitalized in the Arctic
Since our already short but intense summer has started so late, I'm hoping this means that fall and winter will also be late.
Sharon, we recently, came out of a twenty-six-month-long lockdown as a city because of high pandemic levels and medical care other than emergencies was scarce. This building is still in lockdown but I suspect that's more on laziness. All rec rooms and amenities remain closed and staff is minimal. Our first apartment inspections, mine is on Thursday, will be the first in those twenty-six months.
Good hot and windy Monday!
I see Texas is roasting...112 at the border and over 100 almost everywhere else. WAY too early for those temps, to me. We're to get that heat wave this week, too.
Nothing else new here.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I'm jealous, Jane. We're in the midst of our fourth rainy day, and even though it brings flowers, I wish all that rain would go away! And take with it our current 36 degrees!
Mitchell Expressway at the corner where it joins Richardson HWY is closed due to flooding, as is Barnette Street and Cushman, both located close by rivers.
When I have trouble falling asleep, which is most nights, I pretend I'm a coma patient who can hear those speaking around me. Sometimes this helps and often not if used too often in succession.
I just watched this Ted Talk where a man has used light drumming to tapping exercise nightly and gone from perhaps four hours to seven and a half hours of sleep nightly. He explains that the brain recognizes, likes, and follows regular rhymic patterns. He used nodding your head to music as an example. Perhaps his actions might help you sleep.
I want to see if it works for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dE25ANU0k
We have just passed out of 3 or 4 days of constant rain & drizzle, with everything turned to shades of grey and all the world in darkest dis pair. It was not stormy right outside, though. Only the waters of the great bay itself were in a disturbed mood, with frothy waves from shore to shore, as opposed to a clear and quiet middle channel bordered by waves just for beach embroidery. Today was to go up into the fifties, and I do believe. at least in the blazing sun, we have exceeded those numbers. During the Great Grey no boats ventured out whatsoever, but today white sails are frolicking all about the place. Yay Sun! Yay sailboats! Yay COLORS! The colors of shiny emerald green lawns, blue-blue skies, pinks and whites and yellows of Flowers That Bloom In The Spring, Tra-la!
Patricia...sorry about the flooding...scary stuff.
MaryPage...the colors you describe sound gorgeous.
Just HOT here...84 for us now seems very hot, though Darlene will chuckle, I'm sure.
I was reading of the high temps in TX and in India. I've never been to India...but I've seen enough pictures to know I DON'T want to be there in 100+ temps or probably any temps, if I'm honest.
Not much accomplished today...the usual laundry that's folded and put away.
I did drive down to mail a sympathy card to a high school friend whose husband (also a classmate) had passed this morning.
Stay healthy and safe,
jane
Jane, now it's snowing...
Unbelievable, Patricia.
80 here at 9:00 am and humid!
I'm back from errands at the grocery store, Walmart, bank, card store, farm and fleet. The AC here feels wonderful.
First time inside the bank since Covid started. Lots of new faces.
Jane
When I woke this morning at seven, there was white on the roofs and lawns. By eight-thirty, the white was melted, and we're back to rain and 43 again. Today's forecast is for mixed snow and rain, and the skies aren't cloudy; they're white.
Today is part of a deeper clean for my first apartment inspection, Thursday. I don't know if they'll start at the top or the bottom of the building, but I expect my turn will be on Friday or Monday if they run into issues elsewhere. It's the first return to regular biyearly structural inspections since early 2020.
They're also attempting a termed soft opening of the rec rooms on each floor. They stress in their notice that "The social rooms are for residents and employees only." And "ask that residents continue to practice safe behavior in the common areas."They further ask that the "number of residents congregating in the first-floor social room to no more than ten residents or staff at one time." I hope this means they're returning to pre-pandemic staffing.
They further stress that those using the rec rooms make use of provided hand sanitizers, "Practice social distancing and be respectful of your neighbor's wishes regarding social distancing." They finish by adding if you feel sick, please do not enter the community spaces.
On the one hand, there's management, staff, and residents. If residents want something, then the term independent residency is stressed.
Greetings from the sweltering heartland! 93.6 now and tomorrow to be hotter. We're to get a break on Friday.
I picked up 5 prescriptions this morning, and was again astounded by 2 that were cheaper without my Part D prescription insurance. 90 Evista = $54.97 cash. ($376.09 if the use my insurance.) My new one Leflunomide is $19.77 for 30 ...$140.16 if run thru my insurance. I suggest you make sure your pharmacy checks both ways. :(
That's all I did downtown. Came home and switched into a loose top and shorts.
I do need to fill my oriole feeder with grape jelly. They are so beautiful.
Covid cases on the rise...be careful!
Jane
Supposed to be near 90 here today. And the building a/c is not working properly. At least the individual ones in the rooms seem to be okay...so far.
I'm going for my mani/pedi/haircut tomorrow. Yea!! I'm always ready for that.
Hope everybody is having a good week.
Mary...YIKES on the AC not working in the bldg. Glad your individual unit is ok though.
Stay safe,
jane
Hello Buddies....yes we are roasting in my part of Texas....AC running non stop....we so need rain...Sharon glad you and hubby give over the Covid ok....I'm sure the vaccines helped...Jane sounds like it's hot in your area...be safe......I'm having to fill up my bird baths more often...the birds drink from it then jumpin and bathe....hi to everyone reading
Have all my Buddies been toasted by high temps like me? 96 and 98 the last two days in the middle of May has me approaching "well done" on the meat thermometer!
This kind of heat absolutely wears me out. :-\ ::)
Today is cooler...temp at 85 now and we're promised a break by Sunday.
Eating cool things seems to help...salads and strawberries with milk, etc.
Stay safe, Buddies!
jane
We have not had to endure any high temps here as yet this year. But then again, we are on the shores of the humongous Chesapeake Bay. We have temps about ten degrees cooler than Washington, D.C. and Baltimore in the warm months, and about ten degrees warmer in the cold months. We almost always have a breeze.
You could be having our temps...
"Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 1:23 PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks
...RAIN AND SNOW THIS WEEK AS RIVER BREAKUP CONTINUES...
A weather front will move across the Interior today through Friday, bringing a mix of rain and snow to the area. Expect generally less than one inch of snow at valley level in the Fairbanks Area, 2 to 4 inches over higher terrain, and 6 to 10 inches in the Alaska Range. This front will continue to bring cool temperatures across the area with lows in the 20s to lower 30s, and highs in the 40s to around 50.
Rivers levels across the area remain elevated as breakup continues.
Breakup conditions can change rapidly so residents near rivers should remain vigilant and be prepared to move to higher ground."
Good morning, MaryPage and Patricia and all who come in later....
MaryPage...weather sounds ideal for you in such a beautiful setting.
Patricia...and I know river breakup is a very big deal in AK.
All of the beautiful blooming of trees and plants has caused my allergies to explode.
85 here at 11:30 am, but humidity is lower so a bit more bearable.
Not much will be happening here, for sure!
Stay safe,
jane
This day dawned foggy and misty and totally grey. The fog has pretty much, not totally, but pretty much disbursed, but it is still very grey out there. Whey are telling us we might see the sun before the afternoon is over. Sure doesn't look like that at the moment, but anything can happen. Our temps are in the seventies. The waters are fairly calm, yet there is little boating activity.
:hello: :sun: :study:
Well, whad'da ya know! The sun has come out! Miracles happen.
Hi, Patricia...love the emojies (?)
and hurrah, MaryPage, for the sun after a grey afternoon!
jane
Hi everyone...still roasting here...and very dry...it's going to be a long summer...but on a happy note will be going to my gdaughter high school graduation this Friday and a BBQ party for her on Sat....so exciting..she received a scholarship to go to college...not sure her major...hope everybody reading is having a great day...hopefully with cooler temps.....stay safe
The sun has yet to come out, but it's warmed ten degrees; last night, greening occurred ( a time when everything for miles around spontaneously bursts into bloom within sixty minutes or less); and warming more after twice setting records for a cold delayed spring. It's presently 47 at 11:48. I posted an 11:06 Pm sunset in photos, and we're on our way to summer's 24/7 daylight.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=217987
Congrats, Darlene, on G'daughter's graduation...and scholarships.
Patricia...ah...the land of the midnight sun...and long sunny days.
My landscapers appeared and the flower beds look so good....they[a mother and son duo] did the weeding and trimming and putting down mulch. Ah...it looks so nice, now.
I walked a short bit this morning but nothing exciting and I got to the store for a bag of my salad I like for lunches. I'm holding off on too much since I'll be away Thurs.-Sunday.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Hi Gals, been busy the past week, but nothing interesting. Did get the car into the body shop and now driving a sporty bright red Dodge Charger! We've had 70's last week, 80's now and 90's this weekend. Lots of showers too. Lori got a new job as a Senior VP of the cyber dept. in a big Logistics company. On top of that, she finally married her significant other of 4 yrs. His younger daughter graduates from HS in a week or so and then will go live with her sister who has an apt in Chicago while she is in college. So Lori & Doug will be selling his house and trying to find a condo in Chicago. We like Doug and hope and think that this marriage will work out for her.
No other news here. Patricia, there is no way I could live where you do between climate and lockdown. We've been open for about a year now, although we still use precautions.
Jane, hurray for your landscaper coming and everything beautiful.
Hi to Mary Page in her pretty Annapolis, watching the boats.
Mary, isn't it great to have a spa day. I got all mine done before Mother's Day.
Hi Darlene. Enjoy your granddaughter's graduation celebrations. Sounds hot though for a BarBQ
Have a good Week everyone. Sharon
Sharon, I have to admit NC's weather would terrify me, especially the tornados!
My daughter was here on Mother's Day, and was able to make an appointment for me, with her facial expert for Friday afternoon, 13th. I was treated to an eyebrow waxing, chin and upper lip. I no longer have Andy Rooney eyebrows! A real pleasure to have this done as I don't see well enough to pluck all the "face foliage".
alpiner, what a nice gift from your daughter. Spa days are always good!
jane, where are you off to this weekend?
patricia, glad you and jane are getting some mitigation in your weather.
Darlene, wish there was was the same for you. But I'm afraid you're in for your usual Texas scorcher summer.
Marilyn, other than being a bit rainy, I guess you're the only one of us with moderate temperatures most of the time.
Well, I guess MaryPage has that water-influenced weather, too. Nice!
Sharon, what a treat to have a fancy loaner car to drive.
Nothing exciting happening around here. The building a/c is still not completely fixed. The dining room is so hot by suppertime (big west-facing windows) that I've been getting queasy. I decided to have my supper brought to my room last night. Still didn't eat much, but at least it was cooler. We're supposed to be in the 90s the rest of the week. Yuck! But I guess things aren't too bad if that's all I have to complain about.
That is truly awesome news about your granddaughter earning a scholarship for college. Such bulletins deserve to be headlines, and you must be hoping for great achievements there. Congratulations!
That was meant for Cotton Candy. I did not expect this site to jump ahead so far as this when I hit Post!
Thank you Mary Page and others who have commented...we are all very proud of her
Sharon....Congrats to Lori...new job and new marriage. :hb2:
AND you're out in a new red car for a few days.
Mary...I understand about being queasy with the heat in the dining room. I couldn't take that either.
Tomereader...Congrats on the face expert!
Patricia...59 here today and maybe rain to come. I sure hope so.
MaryPage...always happy to see your posts.
CottonCandy...Hope things are a bit cooler there, but I know your TX area can be very steamy.
Maryz...I'm going up to N. Wisc for the postponed weekend with Don and Patricia and the boys and their families. Patricia is coming down tomorrow and we'll drive back up on Thurs. and she'll bring me home on Sunday.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Good morning from a primarily sunny Interior; we're expected to reach mid-sixties today and perhaps seventies. That's the good news. The continuing bad news is that many of my friends are still stranded. While the main roads are paved, many of the little roads people live on in the foothills were damaged by the sheer unexpected amounts of snow and the snowmelt activities. There have been two sinkholes discovered that are rapidly expanding. A development that has never been seen here before. There is also the issue that multiple road service areas have run out of money due to increased, unforeseen spending.
While they are dealing with this in the hills, the lower levels and plains are seeing faster snowmelt in a time when the earlier cold weather and later snows left more snow to deal with. This area is a watershed with the five local rivers and numerous others draining into those five. The now warming temperatures and the sheets of river ice becoming unmoored and drifting have backed up and jammed at times, causing some village and small-town flooding. All of those issues and some refugees are on their way here.
We received yet another weather message in our continuing saga. "Middle Tanana Valley Alerts"
Increasing snowmelt and rising river levels...
Temperatures rising into the sixties and lower seventies will increase higher elevation snowmelt across the eastern and center Interior over the next few days. Some elevations in the Tanana-Yukon Uplands and the Alaska Range have a record amount of snow on the ground for mid-May. Runoff from snowmelt will bring significant rises to rivers and streams, especially along the Alaska Range and those draining the Tanana-Yukon Uplands. River levels will likely rise to bankfull and possibly higher over the weekend and into next week. This includes the Chena River, Salcha River, Tanana River, and Chatanika River, as well as drainages along the Taylor Highway. Residents are encouraged to watch river levels and to move items along riverbanks to higher ground."
Guess where all those rivers and drainages will end up and all refugees. Don't you love climate change?
I cannot Believe (and yes, I do believe you) your Alaska has been having higher temps than we! Mind you, we have not had freezing temps for over a month now, but we are just to head into the seventies and zip up to eighty and a bit above at the end of this week and into the next. You know me, Patricia, I am a fervid believer in the Sciences, and one of my granddaughters teaches Science. And yes, I not only know that the Science regarding Climate Change/Global Warming is real, but I understand the articles and books I've read about what is to happen. I've been reading those for years, about sixty, and everything the early ones explained would happen have been right on thus far! As I recall, and mind you, my recall is not all that great anymore, but as I recall the ocean waters are warming up, and they will reach some bad place with that and start releasing methane gases. Well, I'll not go any further with that, and the blessing for me is that I'll fer sure be gone by then. Anyway, to repeat my beginning with this: you've actually had some higher temps there in Alaska, our "coldest" state, than we have had here in Maryland. The really big problem we all have is that we are exactly like the frog in the pot of water about this and many other subjects featuring bad news in our daily lives these days. We tend to turn our backs and not take in what is happening to us, with the excuse that we've heard things we'd rather just not think about, but forget, thank you very much. Eventually, the water comes to a boil, figuratively speaking. For the frogs. Amphibians are disappearing like crazy already).
You may or may not be aware that we are very near Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Both of those have been much warmer than we have had it here thus far. Did you know that when they finally picked the place to build our nation's capital, Maryland and Virginia each gave a large tract of land to the project. One was on one side of the Potomac River (which empties into my Chesapeake Bay) and the other on the other. They started building on the property donated by Maryland. When they pretty well had it laid out as they thought it ought to be, they decided they did not need the Virginia donation of land, so they gave it back to Virginia. So our nation's capitol is all on land once belonging to Maryland! If you cross one of our many bridges, you are in Virginia. Say you want to visit a grave in our National Cemetery. You would slip around Mr. Lincoln in his memorial (my favorite all of my life) and take Memorial Bridge across the Potomac to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. I mean, it is Right There! When I was a child, my cousins and I used to visit The Mall in D.C. and spend hours in the museums and galleries. We got to know all of the memorials in that area as though they were in our back yards. My mother swears that when I was VERY young, I called the Washington Monument the Washington Moneyment.
All you say is very true, MaryPage, except for a couple of items. Minnesota is our coldest state, and Alaska's S.E. containing Anchorage, Kenai, and other leading cities, are all part of the Raincountry climatic zone of Washington and Oregon. In fact, Ketchican Alaska holds the record for the most rainfall in the U.S.
The Interior, or at least the northern portion, is colder due to extreme dryness. It takes humidity and moisture to create snow, and usually, that's something we don't have. The last two years have set records for snow and warmer weather, causing our current issues.
We have also set unexpected records for the past two winters, causing the unforeseen issues we're now seeing. Typically, we're seeing sixties and early seventies at Easter or just after. Our nominal summer temperature range in the summer is 66 to 104, something we haven't seen since 2017.
The entire lower forty-eight states are in a period of great flux, causing the western fires, midwest worsening storms over the flatlands, and more violent and continuous storms from off the eastern shoreline. The upper atmospheric rivers and airflow are at the center because of the more moisture carried.
Well, you've taught me a lesson on the far Northwest, Patricia!
I spoke of my mother as though she were still alive. She is not. She died in 1970, and I did not notice my error until rereading that post this morning.
MaryPage, my mother died in 2000 but I hear her words in my head often.
[Srry about being AWOL for a few days. . I saw y Chiropractor Monday. Got the Monitor put on my chest on Wednesday. Then today I had an ultra sound on the Aorta. I am taking care of Gilbert's dog today. She has been hving seizures and is vey close to Crossing over the Rainbow bridge. The took off work for two days to take care of her but went back to work today. I think Gilbert is keeping her alive for himslef. I really thing she should be put to s;leep but Gilbert isn't ready to let go.
Please excuse any typos you may see they are hard for me to find.
Keith is doing ad well as can be expected at this pont. There are time when he will look around confused not know where he is and telling me he just wants to see where he is. He still can't find the way to his bathroom and it 's not that hard,
I didn't catch u on the posts, I id kind of skip through them though
Patricia I wouldn't call the weather moderate. It is still kind of cool high 50;s days and low 40's nights. Ot's been windy too. so it feels colder than it is.l
Friday greetings from N. Wisc. It's cool here and lots of rain yesterday.high 50s now. I went to Rice Lake this morning with my niece, for some errands, etc. now back to the house to await arrive, of the "kids."
Stay safe,
Jane
Hi Gals. It's been hot here, up to 95, but is to cool off to the 70's next week.
Where do you live in AK, Patricia. I'm sure you've said, but I don't remember. We've had tornado watches, but no actual tornados here.
Jane, have a great visit in WI.
Mary, sorry about the AC, but at least you have it in the apt.
Hi Mary Page and Alpiner and Marilyn. Marilyn, it is so hard to put down a beloved pet. but I agree with you, it's time.
Not much going on here. I lost a crown last week, or at least it came loose, so I went to the dentist and she was able to glue it back. Yea.
I went to the cardiologist and really liked him. Have to take an echo June 8 and he changed my Beta Blocker to one that was also good for decreasing tremors. I still have a terrible time with my left hand, especially when typing. This was on the suggestion of my neurologist. I start it tomorrow, so we will see if it helps.
After church and lunch, I went to the clubhouse and worked on the newsletter for a couple hours. Now, I need to fold clothes and start dinner.
Have a good week, everyone. STay safe. Sharon
Why hasn't this made the news?
"INDIANAPOLIS — A military plane carrying enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles arrived Sunday in Indianapolis, the first of several flights expected from Europe aimed at relieving a shortage that has sent parents scrambling to find enough to feed their children.
President Joe Biden authorized the use of Air Force planes for the effort, dubbed "Operation Fly Formula," because no commercial flights were available."
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/22/baby-formula-arrives-indianapolis-00034279
I still fail to understand why doctors and the very front page of newspapers are not giving out the recipe for homemade formula that we thrived on as babies. I mean, I know the allergic babies will die without their very special formulas, but the rest of us, those whose mothers for one reason or another could not breast feed, THRIVED! Seriously. In our local paper, some doctor warned today's mothers not to try to make formula at home. These doctors do not know what they are talking about. And yes, those allergic to cow's milk cannot buy and install goats in apartment buildings or in the heart of cities. But they can leave the cities and buy in the countryside, or have delivered, milk from goats. Still, the parents of other delicate babies have heartbreak ahead of them. I think of those constantly. I think we all do.
I can still see those two rows of sterilized glass baby bottles lined up on the kitchen counter and me pouring formula in them. Formula I had just made. A time consuming job, but one that was as necessary as all of those non-disposable cloth diapers that had to be washed. Amazing that generations forget factory-made formula did not always exist. And yes, many more babies died in those days, but those who could tolerate home made formula thrived.By me.
Whoops. That by me jumped down to the bottom of the post without my help. I swear.
I agree, MaryPage and patricia. My four girls thrived on the evaporated milk/Karo formula - although I do understand about milk allergies. I think there are more allergies now than there used to be, too.
We've sweltering with our humid 90s around here, even if it was some cooler today, with more to come this week. Back into the 90s next weekend, though. I'm going to pass on going to Henry's 2nd birthday party - outdoors. I don't think he'll miss me. :smitten:
It's interesting to me that Fox and other conservative media had no mention of Biden's milk run. Instead, they focused on controversial formula hoarding, scams, price gouging, and empty shelves
Doctors are not giving out recipes for homemade formulas because they can be charged for the inevitable deaths.
Also, I learned in 2013 that food allergies had jumped some forty percent since 2010, and they thought it was largely due to the increasing use of preservatives and chemicals. I know it has to have increased a lot since then!
But Patricia, I am pretty sure it was the pediatricians we got the instructions for makine the formula from in the first place. Wasn't it? My memory is not That detailed any longer, but where else would we have gotten it except in writing from them?
MaryPage, I'm not talking about then, but about now. People that listen and think about drinking bleach or taking a horse dewormer are not the type you want making a baby's formula.
Abbott Industries had sanitary issues with some of the formulas they made and sold that sickened babies, and the FDA closed their factories until they could fix the problems. Abbott said it would take time to be back in total production.
Biden asked European nations for help. They came through with the first of many flights landing in Indianapolis with enough formula of 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles of the three hypoallergenic formulas for children.
Domestic airlines had no spare planes available, so Biden asked the Air Force to use military aircraft, which they have.
Good Morning, Buddies.
I, too, don't understand what's wrong with using evaporated milk and Karo for healthy infants. It's that or let the baby go hungry. I also don't understand the Rep. blaming Biden for not being prepared...as if he knew that the factory would put out contaminated baby formula. Come on, folks.
I'll stop now or you'll hear a long rant from me.
I had a wonderful visit in n. Wisc where it was chilly...40s and lots of rain, but it was great to see the "kids" and the toddler. Patricia and I drove back here yesterday, and she left about an hour ago for the 5 hour trip back home.
Off for a haircut at 11:00 and then to the grocery store to restock my fridge.
Stay safe and cool...or warm...as your temps require. :( :o ;D
jane
Well, my great granddaughter Bella (Annabelle) called me this morning, and we talked for well over an hour. Bella is the one whose adventures I described to y'all back when she was 11 and spent over a month on board a ship carrying University of Virginia students around the world, They got out and visited 17 countries, and the reason she was able to tag along was written into the contract her paternal grandparents had as faculty members at UVA and chaperones for the college kids attending that Semester at Sea: they could take a young member of their own family along. Bella has just finished her Sophomore year at UMD, which is the university her daddy works at. She plans to go to law school and set the world to rights.
So Bella says the medical world is trying to discourage parents from following recipes for home made formula that are appearing in Social Media and are all wrong and could seriously harm babies!
What a world we inhabit these days! I am always thinking I could not be more horrified or outraged.
And then I am!
Quote from: patricia19 on May 22, 2022, 08:04:16 PMIt's interesting to me that Fox and other conservative media had no mention of Biden's milk run. Instead, they focused on controversial formula hoarding, scams, price gouging, and empty shelves
I didn't see it on any of the Liberal/Democrat Networks either. Not even CNN or NBC.
There may just have been a reason. THINK
And do try to be socially acceptable.
Strange, I first saw it on CNN yesterday and then on USA Today and Reuters. I saw it on MSN and finally on Twitter.
I don't own a TV, personal preference, so my news is on the computer but then all the networks and programs have a web division.
I'm not sure what are Liberal/Democratic Networks?
MaryPage, thank Bella for me, she said more clearly what I was trying to say.
MarPage I can't read the font you are using.I am so sorry that I can;t read your interesting Posts.
I am taking crae of Gilbert's dog again today, she has been resting since I fed her and gave her the heart meds Gilbert brought over
blew out two tires both on the passenger side of my car. I called AAA and waited and hour and half until my DIL showed up nd called them a gain, she gave them a piece of her m ind after she found out the dispatcher never dispvhed a tow truck and sid the truck would be there in 9 minutes.
I hit s curb thing in the middle of the street. So my car is at the tire shop waiting for them to open By the way the tow truck sriver Eli was a gem and so mice and hepful. ..
Well, Marilyn, I am trying a font here that most folks can read, while hoping it works for you. I sure don't want to leave you out!
I forgot to tell y'all that Bella has an internship for this summer: "The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia— more specifically, I will be working with the Discovery Unit of the Juvenile Section."
I watch ABC World News with David Muir at 6:30 each weeknight, followed by NBC with Lester Holt. Both of these networks have been all over the specialty formulas being flown in from Europe by our military planes. They are on at six and six-thirty on weekends.
Hey, does anyone besides me remember when we did not have an AIR FORCE? I remember clearly that the Army Air Corps, so famous in World War Two, became the Air Force in 1947. The old Army Air Corps had the loveliest song. We sang it all through that war. "Off we go, into the wild blue yonder ____" It became the new Air Force's song. Way back when my dad spent 4 years teaching physics at his alma mater, West Point, and I was five when we moved up there and just a couple weeks away from nine when we left, there was no such thing as an Air Force Academy. They just did not exist. The only football game that mattered all year was the Army-Navy game. Well, that is still true to an ancient crone like me who remembers how things were.
Hi Buddies...back from graduation activities....had a great time with family...still hot here but the weather guessers are predicting rain today and tomorrow...let's hope...Jane glad you enjoyed your trip with family...Hi to all looking in...Gods blessings to all
The baby formula arrival was on my national news...and it landing in Indiana had something to do with Gerber.
Maybe they're handling the distribution...I don't know.
Still quite cool today, and I'm so tired I can hardly navigate. But, I got my haircut and to the grocery store and two loads of sheets finished. The rest will have to wait until tomorrow.
MaryPage...Congrats to Belle! She's going to set the world on its collective ear!!
Marilyn...agree with you about the poor dog.
Sharon...good to see your post and this weather up and down is hard on our bodies, for sure.
Darlene...glad you also had a good visit and graduation. I think school is out here on Thursday and graduation is Saturday.
Patricia...when we visited AK in late May/early June it was a year when it was exceedingly hot...but the flowers in Fairbanks, I believe it was...hanging baskets, were beautiful.
Alpiner..hope all is going well for you in CA.
Maryz...hope they've got the AC fixed at your place.
Hi, Rick!
jane
I'm with you Jane. This up and down weather is killing me. I had to sleep in a sweat shirt last night, and today had to turn the AC back on. My sinuses are going crazy, eyes watery, itching, nose running, ear giving me problems, and a headache right behind my eye sockets. MaryPage, I also love the Army-Navy Game, but never know who to root for: My dad served in the Army and Navy. When I got old enough, I wanted so badly to go into the Navy, but at only 5'0" and 85 lbs. there was no way back in those days.
Good morning ladies. Re: Baby formula. The minute Biden announced he was getting formula from overseas it was on all the news CBS, NBC, ABC, here. I don't know about Fox as I don't watch it. The shipment was followed from take-off to landing. Drs. here too saying don't make the formula! I too, raised my child on homemade formula.
I am pretty well satisfied now that it is because of the nasties on Social Media that doctors are warning against kitchen made formula. We followed doctor issued recipes and honestly thrived. All dimples and happy smiles. With no formulas for sale ANYwhere, it was make it in the kitchen or breast feed. The wealthy hired "wet nurses," as I believe they were called. I am still feeling astonishment at the fact that today's generations do not seem to have considered that once upon a time, for hundreds and thousands of years, there were no manufactured formulas for sale. Period.
MaryPage thank you so much. Congratulations to Bella that job is quite an accomplishment.
Jane Gilbert has come to terms about putting Angel to sleep, He is making the appointment for tomorrow. Spe had 5 seizures in 24hrs she had one here before he picked her up.
I git brand n w riees on my car yesterday. I am going to be a lot more careful not hit anymore curbs and blow out anymore tires.
Today is Keith's birthday he is 76. I don't have anythnpg planne
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Tome....your symptoms absolutely match my own...and it's miserable. Pollen counts here are very high...beautiful flowering everything.
MaryPage...I guess with all the "experts" out there who will be tinkering with the basic home formula to make it "sugar free, and every other "free", the docs fear poor babes will be short changed on nutrients.
Marilyn...I'm happy to hear poor doggo won't suffer anymore and that you have new tires on your car.
I'm still the Laundry Queen...that'll keep me busy for today. ::)
jane
I seem to recall being told by a doctor or nurse or somebody back there in the Dark Ages that the reason for the sugar in Karo syrup was to keep the babies from being constipated. Well, mine never were. Wowzer, the stuff that came from those teensey little backsides!
And so it went. Kids were well-exercised little rowdies and healthy as ponies. The fad of the day was to keep them well full of Fresh Air. They literally got thrown out into it morning, noon and later. Bedtime came almost immediately after supper. Baths and bed. Storytime, not TV time. No phones containing computer games to ruin eyesight with.
I guess the changes in the child rearing of the generations will always change the tunes we march to. History tells us the Aristocrats used to send their male children to be raised by Other families. The mothers must have suffered terribly, if indeed they knew their children at all well. After all, they had no hands on experience, it would seem.
MaryPage a lot has changed from those days. In medieval times, children were seen and not heard literally; they were raised by servants and rarely saw or knew their parents. Girls were betrothed at birth and married by twelve.
And sending a male child away was to promote alliances in dangerous times. But what I find incomprehensible was the practice in aristocratic circles of making a bag, filling it with hollowed-out moss, inserting the swaddled baby, and hanging it on a hook/nail to be left there until it was time for the wet nurse.
Yikes on the poor baby hanging in a bag on a hook. I think many of us found Diana to be a wonderful change from Queen Elizabeth shaking hands with Charles and Anne after being away for 6 months {?} on some world tour. Diana greeted her boys kneeling and with a huge smile and open arms after being away.
It's a dreary, 50s and rain morning here. Many of you will understand aching joints and no desire to do anything. So, reading with a hot cup of tea and my fire going.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Good morning....sad news ....I'm sure some of y'all have heard it on the news...active shooter at a elementary school in Uvalde...19 children killed 3 adults/teachers shot..one died.....shooter who was 18 shot and killed by police...he also shot his grandmother before running to the school ..and roomful of 4th graders...40 miles from where I live...breaks my heart..please add the school and families to your prayers..fr
Darlene, I think we're all still to much in shock to comment.
Darlene and Maryz....I can't get those little ones out of my mind. One teacher's husband died of a heart attack too after the shooting. So many families in such pain.
jane
His slain wife was found with a slain child in her arms. However, I'm told guns had nothing to do with it.
Are you not twisting that a bit?
In no way. "On Tuesday morning, when an 18-year-old gunman wearing body armor entered her classroom with a gun, Irma gave her life trying to save the children she loved like her own.
"She died a hero trying to protect her students," says Martinez, adding one of the 19 children killed in Tuesday's shooting was found dead in her arms. "She was a mom to them as well."
One of several news links
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/husband-of-texas-teacher-killed-protecting-her-students-dies-2-days-later-broken-heart/ar-AAXLqji
""She died a hero trying to protect her students," says Martinez, adding one of the 19 children killed in Tuesday's shooting was found dead in her arms. "She was a mom to them as well.""
Very true, but I still say it was the fault of the shooter, not the NRA or the gun. If the crazies can't legally get a gun they will get one illegally. If that's not doable there will be other means used. As one time long ago, gasoline, or a pressure cooker bomb (Neither of which has anything to do with the NRA.
The root cause must be addressed.
Rammel, probably the craziest would find a mean even without a purchased gun. But it the sell of guns was limited, then the less crazy, the impulsive daring youth, would not be so tempted? Using an ax would be more difficult...
Why not background checks or age restrictions or type of gun to keep the hot headed/crazy ones from arms? Rittenhouse, the one in Sandy Hook, this one in Uvalde, the one in the church in CA, and all the others?
We endured horrendous rationing during World War II. There was not only rationing, there was a lack of items you wanted and needed. You did without.
Alcohol is regulated, for all the good it does. Drugs are outlawed, presumably to keep the would-be druggies alive. Other drugs are by prescription only, which is regulation. You have to prove yourself and your capabilities in order to drive a vehicle. Or a boat, down here in the boat capital. Seat belts are mandatory.
We have laws all around and about us in our daily lives. These are to protect the populace as a whole.
Why, oh why, do we have to take a huge chance in the matter of who purchases firearms that are meant for the purpose of slaughtering human beings? It is totally without sense, and the 2nd amendment refers to local groups, and not to individual men with murder in their souls.
I shrink away from the notion of shooting a gun, but that makes me somewhat of a sissy. I am not against guns per se, however. My dearest darling Cousin Mary, a dumpling of a woman, about 40 years my senior, with merry blue eyes and a round little figure, lived up in Jay, New York. That is almost Canada. She would take a gun and climb up into the mountain behind her house and shoot herself a deer when she was out of meat. Yes, she would! Guns are not our national problem and disgrace: our care as to in whose hands they are allowed is our national problem. I can have the good sense to keep my hands off of guns. Cousin Mary was an expert trained from her tender years. Which of us was qualified to utilize one of these instruments of death?
It's the Gun Lobby, Folks. We all know it. We have always known it. I was told, and so were you, at an early age: "Look for the money."
And that, my Dear Friends, is what this is all about.
Yes, properly done checks. But we should also be concerned with the underlying conditions of people with those unusual tendencies.
I have been involved with two trials. juries involving an accelerant (gasoline) being used to harm people. Both incidents were mass, not individual.
I think we'd probably all agree that we have way too many mentally ill [at least by my definition of what I think is sane] running around. Little ones who injure animals was often the first sign that something was amiss. Now it seems to be passed off as a "phase." Yes, it sure is...one indicating need for help. However, that help is almost impossible to get.
My great niece is a psychologist who works with preschoolers. It's months and months before she can get a child she refers into a psychiatrist for help.
I've heard of parents who lock their bedroom door because of fear of their preschooler. Folks, that's not a normal child!
The 2nd amendment was when the gun was a musket and referred to a "well-regulated" militia. "well-regulated" doesn't sound a like a teenager with an AR15 or whatever.
I've got to stop reading any more of this for a bit. I'm not able to take much more.
Hope your weekend is a pleasant one.
And remember all the servicemen and women who gave their lives so our sake.
jane
I wrote a really long post and then it vanished. I'll have to come back later to try to redo it. Sharon
Oh Sharon, I just hate it when it does that!
Morning on Memorial Day. It's a hot, windy day here and storms predicted for tonight and tomorrow. I'm not going up for the Memorial Day tribute at the cemetery. I used to go when Raymond was alive and part of it as part of the American Legion.
Nothing planned here for this week...I may make an online grocery order, but that's it.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Hi everyone....hope all are having a good memorial day...very quite here...still hot temps...it's been a do nothing day for me...guess we are allowed that occasionally...Hi to Jane..Sharon..Mary Rick and all looking in....be safe
Hi Gals, I'll try again. As for the horrific school shooting, I can hardly think about it either as a teacher or a mother. So scary. I think there is absolutely no reeason for automatic assault weapons to be available to anyone other than law enforcement or military. I don't understand why the Congress won't pass a laws forbidding it. Background checks should be a must in all cases. Mental Health problems must be addressed in both schools and work places. Okay, that's my vent for today.
I washed up all our sweaters Friday and put them away + the cords.I still have to take the wool stuff to the cleaners. I did regular laundry Sat. Took a long walk down to the lower lake yesterday afternoon. Saw our blue heron for the first time in a long time and fed the turtles. We have a humongous # in our lake. When anyone sits on the bench overlooking the lake they swarm to that end and beg for food. The fish vie with them for the treats. I walked over a mile which is good for me.
Today and yesterday, I sorted through my files of cards, thank you's and memorabilia I've saved from the kids. I'm taking it all with me to hand out to the kids when we go to Indianapolis the 10th. Can 't wait to see everyone.
Marilyn, I'm glad Gilbert finally decided to put his dog down. When they are suffering, it is the final act of love.
Jane, I'm glad you had a nice visit in WI. Your visit to the cemetery was probably hard, but certainly appropriate today. For some reason, they didn't have any memorial day service here. They usually do.
My newsletter for June has a patriotic theme and includes childhood memories of D-Day from one of our residents. I'm almost finished with this issue.
Mary, I don't blame you skipping the birthday party outside in 90 degree weather. Hope your AC is working now.
Mary Page, enjoy your lovely view of the water and boats. I bet there are a lot out today.
Hi Darlene, Alpiner, and all the others I haven't mentioned.
Have a good evening and week. Sharon
Darlene...indeed you are entitled to a "do nothing day"....I take a lot of them. 8)
Sharon...I can't even watch the news about Uvalde. I have a great niece working as a 6th grade math teacher, and I'm SO glad school is out or about to be. 100% agree with you on what needs to happen. I remember when teaching a kid who threatened to kill the girls who had lockers next to his. He was taken to juvenile detention...and then the judge sentenced him to come back to school...and we had to make accommodations for him...locker on the other side of the square where the lockers were, etc. HIS mother was livid that his locker had to be moved. He was a very aggressive "the world revolves around me and what I want" teen guy.
Hurrah for you walking over a mile. I haven't gotten back up to that yet. I did a short one this morning since it's much cooler out there now. Still strong winds here and high pollen count.
I did a run to one grocery store this morning for a 5# bag of ice. We do not have an icemaker in our fridge because there is no basement under our kitchen and afraid the line would freeze.
Between 2:00 and 3:00 I'm to pick up my curbside order at WalMart.
Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning, just waving hi and nothing to report except we hit 80 finally yesterday!
Just letting you know that I was here reading he posts.
Happy June 1 to everybuddie!
It's a wonderful morning here...temps and humidity are breathable, so I just have to get motivated to get out and walk a bit.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
It's been in the 90s here for the last couple of days. And the a/c in our dining room is still not working properly. I've heard that it's going to take some major work to fix, requiring corporate approval, etc. It's been relatively okay for breakfast and lunch, but I'm getting room trays for supper. A "cold" front is supposed to come through tomorrow, with the high predicted to be near 80, so maybe I'll get to the dining room then. I really do dislike the hot temps of summer.
Happy June to all the Buddies!
Good morning wher is every
Buddy?
I am going to lunch today with my friend Jeannie, we are going to Applebee's The have the best Strawberry Chicken Salad. The caregiver will stay here with Keith.
All is well here I went for a blood draw yesterday but they couldn't get it to flow enoughso I went back today and Hallelujah success,
Marilyn...great you can get out for a lunch with Jeannie and have someone now to stay with K. You sure need that time away.
Mary...hope they get that AC working. I, too, can't heat or stay in a room that's way too hot.
Here it's AC one day and heat the next. Today is overcase, 58 and raining off and on.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
AC on one day; heat the next day.
I'm off to the hospital for blood work and then maybe to Farm Fleet for bird seed. More rain and storms today and temp in low 60s.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning buddies....We are having 100+ temps...so thatszapping my energy...my AC unit is not shutting off....but thankful Ican be cool in the house.. Jane hope your blood work is good...I'm having to fill my bird baths more often...the blue jays love that water....have a great day and stay safe
Darlene...way too early for 100+ temps for me! Stay safe and keep that AC running.
Good morning.Not much new here today. I've had a couple of night whre I didn't get much sleep.
Keith is hanging in there as usual nohing new there either.
Have a wonderul day ladies.
We must already be in the summer doldrums! Nothing new here, either, Marilyn.
I complain when the temps reach 90, so I don't envy Darlene her weather. Jane's up-and-down isn't much fun, either. But we manage to cope somehow.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Afternoon, Buddies!
I have been out and about today...unusual for me. I had to go to the bank and went inside...for the first time in about 2 yrs...and only knew one person in there. Big turnover in staff, apparently. So I got some "walking around" money as my Dad called it after he'd retired. Before the days of credit cards, etc.
Then I went out and voted in the primary and took myself on to one of our two golf courses for "Taco Tuesday" lunch. It was delicious and then I thought...time for dessert...so drove on out to the DQ and had a mini blizzard of peanut butter cups. DELICIOUS!
I've been working on some things for the Latin classes at SeniorLearn I still help Ginny with. It takes me a lot longer to get things done than it used to! ;)
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good very late morning from a sunny Interior with blue skies. We have daily lows in the mid-sixties and highs in the high seventies and low eighties. About ten degrees higher in the highs and lows than what the weather folks forecasted.
Nothing new here for me either. I spent yesterday out and about hunting and gathering in our local stores, a mini version of what some of us did last Friday.
Good Morning Buddies Jane I have what is called Mad Money. I try to keep einough for Gas and a few other thing so I don't use my credit carf. Credit card are just to easy to use.
I'm with you Patricia, "Nothing New Here[" I have absolutely nothing on ay to do list or adgenda.
The sun is shining, it is a beautiful day.
Hello to all Buddies who may come n to visit today./size]
Morning, Patricia and Marilyn and all who come in next.
Lots of rain this morning and in the high 50s, but clearing how and sun is coming out.
Nothing going on here either.
Stay safe and healthy and happy,
jane
The building's social committee is back operating after two years. We had a Memorial Day picnic, an advert for wood planter box rentals for the front of the building's gardens, and notice of spaces available for a parking lot rummage sale sometime this month.
Libraries and others are resuming trips here, and other organizations are advertising talks, lunches, and offers. The open-air spaces such as the enclosed dog run and smoking area across the street have reopened. Everything is back to so-called normal except most of the five sitting rooms remain locked.
There is still reduced staff, no inspections scheduled, and maintenance still arrives shrouded in layers of plastic, including head and feet.
On the personal front, I need a few grocery items, a few towels washed, and that's my day.
We are in a drought condition & need rain so badly !! So far our well is holding up , its 175ft. deep . I'm going grocery shopping this morning so want to get back home before the weather gets hot .
The last I heard gas was $6.25 a gallon . We are only driving to needed to go places . I would love to go on a trip !!
My high school friend had a tumor removed a couple of weeks ago & it was cancer . I would love to visit her but we are 1500 miles apart . Our daughter had surgery yesterday for carpal tunnel in one wrist & will have surgery on the left wrist later this month .
Good morning...nothing new with me...I did walk my mile this morning..early...temp to be 105 this weekend...we sure need rain..our rivers are very low..deer is coming into town looking for food and water...have a safe and cool weekend
Friday morning greetings, EveryBuddie!
Patricia...sounds like getting back to "normal"...whatever that is.
Alpiner...the lack of rain is certainly hurting your part of the country and now the high temps.
Darlene...same story as Alpiner...need rain and high temps.
Both of you be careful in those triple digit temps.
We're suppose to have 3 days of rain, but it's not hitting the ground, somehow.
I got disgusted with my "wrong window" situation...now going on 2 years...so went down to the small town where that lumber yard is. Two people working in the front...and I asked if John happened to be in...and he was! He had no idea who I was or my situation until I started to rattle off the dates I'd left voice mail...no responses to any...and finally got him on the line last July 28...and he went to "look" for my window...no luck...and no luck finding any of the paperwork! The lady doing billing etc, looked up at me with a friendly smirk on her face...and when he went back in his office to look again for paperwork under the contractor, smiled at me and said..."that's a long time to wait." I said, "Yes, and my patience has run out." She just nodded. Soooo, he's now to come Monday morning and we'll start over from the beginning.
My allergies are driving me bonkers, so I called and was surprised to get an appt June 24 with an allergist in Dbq where I go for my cancer surgeon. I thought it'd be weeks to get in.
My dehumidifier died, so I ordered a new one and will get my neighbor to help me get it to the basement next week.
So...that's what I've been up to.
Covid is rising here...only 1 visitor a day at the hospital...and 0 at the nursing home.
Stay safe and healthy! Too much shooting going on everywhere for me to venture out very far or into stores at busy times.
jane
Good morning, its cloudy here and with possible coming rain.
Something to think about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcj9IGY6Etg
Darlene and alpiner, so sorry for your 100+ temps. But then that's not all that unusual for you. We're due to be getting temps in the high 90s this week - and that is ususual for us. Especially in June - maybe for a day or two in August. And your drought is so dangerous, too. We usually have rain and the awful humidity with it.
Guess we'll always have the weather to complain about. Sighhhhhh.....
Greetings, and Happy Days to all.
We have not had the nineties; at least, not yet. So far our temps have been moderate, with the lovely breezes coming off the bay being something to rejoice in. I feel for those of you taking the heat.
Our weekdays are full of ladders being put in place or moved, much chatter and banging, and me keeping my draperies closed until the workmen depart and our usual Great Quiet that I love so much about this place comes into being once again. It is just so jarring to look out a window and see a face looking back at you. Our new roof is coming along, and I am cheered by the fact that most of the loudest noises seem to have moved a good halfway down the building now.
Today is quite grey and watery, but we have mostly enjoyed sunny, sunny brightness with lots of white sails skittering over blue waters. I love my life in this spot on this planet. What a lucky gal I am to have washed up in picture-perfect Paradise!
Have a good one!
MaryPage...good to have the clang banging moving further on!
The heat and humidity from the west and south west are moving in on us. Next week to be high 80s and 90s with lots of humidity.
Saturday was "Rhubaque Day"...rhubarb and BBQ on the river. I went down to see the "vendors" who were on a closed part of a main street by the river. One of the tents was for the Democrat Party and there was a young man I'd had as a student and his wife as well. He's a retired Lt.Col in the AF, has a doctorate and teaches at one of the the Univ. of Wi- campuses. It was fun to see him again, and I came home and made a donation to his campaign.
I ordered my new dehumidifier from Amazon and it was delivered yesterday. My lawn man helped me get it out of the box, and he took it to my basement want replaced the one that had died. I've had it on and it's working great drying out the basement.
That's the wonderful thing about my small town...people we dealt with for years will help me out when I need it.
There's nothing on TV to interest me...seems to be all golf and car races, so I've tuned to music and continue my reading.
I did get a load of clothes washed and dried and put away for the hot week coming up.
Take care and stay safe and cool,
jane
Hi from still hot and humid Texas...I went to a 80th Birthday dinner yesterday...a friend of mine..it was well attended and nice to visit with some haven't seen in awhile..she is a retired teacher.....have good rest of day...stay safe and cool
Same weather news as Darlene...heat advisories from tomorrow morning through Wednesday evening> heat index in the 105-107 range.
My massage on Wed. was canceled. She has covid as does one of her children!
My window man did show this morning and he measured again, so hopefully I'll get that fixed and off my To Do list.
I listened to the Jan6 Hearings again this morning. Then I went to WalMart for a few groceries.
Now home to enjoy the cool AC.
jane
Morning, Buddies!
My sister in Ohio lost power in that massive storm that swept up the Ohio Valley.
She said she finally got it back on at 3:00 am this morning.
Brutal heat and humidity continue here, too.
Stay safe and cool,
jane
It's warm here too and hazy with the smoke from the western fires. We didn't get the promised rain or wind, so there's still an alert to stay in if you have breathing issues or have young children.
Plus, the Steese highway year-long maintenance redo is in full swing, and all the traffic is rerouted in front of this building and along the river.
It was really hot here today. I think Chip told me it was 88 degrees. Usually, the a/c cuts the humidity inside here, but today it failed to do so, and I had a hard time breathing. Had to use my oxygen for long periods. Worrisome, as they predict a hotter and more humid summer than ever, and we are just dipping into it, as it were.
Nothing more to report. Hope you are all doing well.
Patricia and MaryPage...good morning to you and all Buddies coming in later!
Same story here...HOT and HUMID. I've got a call in to AC guy to stop by. My one ductless AC isn't working and I need that to be in tip-top shape before next week's all high temps and humidity!
Stay safe and cool!
jane
Good morning from another hazy windless Interior. We're still at our low of 55 presently but will head on to 80 later. Nothing is happening here besides a small grocery trip and re-notifying maintenance of an ongoing issue with my lower kitchen bar cabinet.
Hi to all. I have been AWOL for a while! We flew to Indianapolis Fri AM and home Sun PM for a wonderful family reunion. There were 16 of us there. Finally got to meet and hold my great granddaughter who will be a yr old 7/3! Also got to watch our 10 yr old great grandson pitch in a winning championship game (Little League). He has grown so much since I saw him and is much more mature. It was so good to see everyone and visit and catch up. My grandson & dil who have the baby just bought a new house in Evansville, IN. It looks beautiful. She passed her boards and is now a licensed NP. Lori and Doug have bought a condo in Chicago and will be moving in a couple months. His girls are in an apt in Chicago. One just graduated from HS and the other will be a Jr in College. So with them out of the house, they were ready to sell the family house and move on. Everyone is doing well, so it was a great gathering. Missed Joc, of course, and her boys, but it's more important for her to have a healthy pregnancy than to come.
It's in the high 90's to 100 here with an even higher heat index duee to the humidity. It seems we all have it. Even Patricia has warmed up! So glad things are opening up and getting back to normal for you.
We've had workmen here while we were gone & again yesterday replacing a bathroom floor that was damaged by a water leak a year ago! Still not totally complete. Someday, I guess.
Went to a residents' meeting yesterday and heard about all the renovations Corporate is going to do to our clubhouse starting in July. It'll take them until Dec. to get it all done, but should be nice.
Jane, glad you got the new dehumidifier. Sure need it now.
Marilyn, glad you can get out some.
Mary, parts for everything are in short supply, I guess. Hope they get the AC fixed soon.
Hi to Mary Page, Alpiner, Darlene and whoever I've missed.
I'm going over to ride the stationary bike at the clubhouse since it's too hot to walk.
Have a good day/evening. Sharon
Patricia...so you're into early summer...when does the sun set now?
Sharon...sounds like a great get away to your family in Indiana!
I got out for a quick run for a couple errands and now back inside.
Nothing exciting here...covid numbers high at the assisted living and nursing home here in town.
Ray's family in Montana had flooding from the Yellowstone River that runs through the "home" ranch...
Stay cool and safe,
jane
The flooding in Yellowstone sounds horrible. The weather has just gone crazy. We're predicted to have a "cold front" come through this weekend - highs in the 80s. But then, it's predicted to bounce back to three days of 100+ - most unusual for us.
I don't know if you've heard of the outdoor music festival, "Bonnaroo". It's held in this county - brings in a lot of money and people. Folks should be dropping like flies with heat exhaustion, etc.
I went to the dentist yesterday for my 6-month cleaning. X-rays showed I have a small cavity beneath one of my old gold fillings. Yuck! So it's back in two weeks to have that tended to.
Stay cool and safe, Buddies!
Mary...the idea of going to any kind of music festival...indoors or out...sends shivers up my spine. NOT my thing.
It's always way too loud for me...and the "current" stuff I can't understand ...
which I understand means I'm too old to be there. ;D
Good morning from another hot and hazy Interior. Actually, we've been about thirty to forty days behind our old normal timetable since February. With a lot of surprises thrown in breaking records of thirty or more years right and left during the snowy season and cooler than the summer season.
As to the ice jams and summer fires, that is normal for us in a river and fire ecology in the midst of a watershed, boreal forest ecology. What is new[/i] is the severity of it. It's in a way similar to Yellowstone. They've had floods. They have never had the severity of the flood they're having now.
I grew up in the sixties, the make love not war generation but I wouldn't want to go to a music festival now with all the aches and pains and other issues of being older.
This is so true,
"Nostalgia: a device that removes the ruts and potholes from memory lane." Columnist Doug Lawson
Good morning, it rained during the night and those old aches and pains clued me in before I even looked out a window. It's only going to reach 70 today with brief scattered showers. I plan on settling in with my computer, Tylenol, and coffee close by for the day.
Patricia...that sounds like a perfect way to spend the day! I'll be doing the same...but tea instead of coffee.
jane
Good morning..Patrica and Jane that sounds like what my day will be like...just a update on my son who is treating his lympnode cancer with the chemo pill...so far only side effect is a headache after he takes it..which he relieves it with Tylenol...continued prayers appreciated..Sharon good to read your post...hi to all checking in happy Father's Day to all the dads...have a great day..time for me to get ready for church....
Have been thinking of your son and wanting a wonderful, disease-free outcome for him, and for you all. I feel your heartache and your hopes.
Darlene...I echo MaryPage's comment...it sounds as if your son has good medical treatment.
This week...as for most of you...is to be a scorcher.
Stay cool and safe!
jane
Good morning. The promised intermittent showers never showed yesterday but decided to come in force in the early morning and all day today. This will help with the 298 fires currently. Even in a fire ecology, officials say the tundra fires are worse due to climate change. Some have even smoldered all winter deep in the moss.
Darlene, I agree that it sounds as if your son is getting treatment options and good care.
We were well on our way to a scorcher, Jane, but then we ended up with fires, so the rain was needed.
Those awful fires you have, Patricia, and in the western states here are so frightening...kind of like tornadoes...come and you don't know where they'll turn next.
I just loaded up three partially loaded totes (only partial because that's all I can lift and carry up from the basement) of papers to be shredded at our bank's free shred day on Wednesday. Our farm neighbors all have "burn barrels" for such stuff...but that's not allowed in the "city limits." I keep the totes handy all year long and get rid of the old stuff as I clean out files.
I tried a short walk this morning, but the heat and humidity got to me, so it was verrry short! ;)
jane
Jane, from what I understand, Germany, Greece, and Spain are also having fires. I wonder what this world will look like in seventy years?
I have never regretted buying my wheeled cart. Of course, I don't have a basement, but it helps take the trash down via the elevators or laundry to the washers.
Good morning I am hjst checking in since I haven't been here for a few day.
I am doing better since my ER visit on the18th. Saw my primary Dr yesterday for the follow up. I only qualify fr a defibrillator, type pacemaker. The still want me to go down state to santa Rosa for a possible ablation, That t rip would cost m a small fortune. I would have to pay $20 per hour for th caregiver to stay with Keith, Plus hotel and food for my DIL and I and gas for the trip. If we took Keith with us theen ther are my two dogs, who would have to be farmed out or boarded. Gas here is almost $7 a gallon.
Afternoon, Buddies!
Marilyn...glad you got some help at the ER.
Patricia...I have a wheeled mover thing, but couldn't handle it on the basement stairs, but I did get the totes into the car for tomorrow.
It's hot, hot, hot here and I'm staying in and watching the Jan6 Hearings.
Stay safe and cool!
jane
Today was supposed to be cooler, etc. Uh...92 is not a lot better than 96, but that's just me.😎
I did get a short walk in early this morning, and then I took my "to be shredded" papers to the bank parking lot...no line, so I was in and out before the 11:00 opening! I stopped for lunch, and I brought half of it home for tonight. I loaded up a bag with old electronics...old iPad, old cell phones, etc. and took them down to a computer repair place where they recycle those things for free.
Yes, I'm just a whirling dervish of activity....well, an old, very slow dervish! 🤫🥱🥴
Jane, you're busier than I've been lately. I haven't done anything physical all week.
Well, our high today was 99 or 100 - I don't know for sure yet. But all I was out in it was going to the car, from the car to the salon for haircut/mani/pedi, and return. We're not supposed to "cool off" to lower 90s until Friday. I feel so sorry for folks to have to be outside.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Addendum: Watched the weather last night. Nashville set a new record for the day with a high of 101!
Oh, Mary...this heat is terrible for all of us.
I decided I should make a trip to WalMart this morning for a few groceries, instead of waiting tomorrow after the allergy appt. I've learned to do these things while I feel good, since the next day can be bad.
So, back and waiting until 2:00 for the hearings to start.
Stay cool and safe!
jane
Good morning from a smoky Interior!The summer is destined to be fiery, with lows in the sixties and highs in the low eighties. Yesterday, I posted some blue skies and clouds in a line. Only four hours later, those blue skies and clouds disappeared, becoming a sea of white and dense smoke. Overnight it rained, and it's back to dense smoke again.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=219797
Mary, before climate change, we used to reach 104 in the summers, but we haven't seen that since about 2016. Of course, I haven't seen the winter woes of minus forties through minus sixties either, and not for weeks at a stretch. The coldest it seems to get, it's a day of minus thirty here and there. And a high of eighty-six, which appears to herald fires.
Good morning Jane, I've become a hermit, only venturing out when I have to, or someone comes for me. My balance often goes sideways anymore.
Good morning Buddies...I'm like Patrica..becoming a hermit...due to 100 plus every day...so far..we are stage 4 water restrictions as of now...hope everyone has a safe great weekend....stay cool
Marilyn, so sorry to hear of your medical woes. I hope you can get it worked out.
Mary, we had 101 on Tues or Wed also. I just stay in when it is above 90 or at least just go to & from the car.
Patricia, I liked that quote! The fires and smoke would scare me to death.
The yellowstone floods are awful.
Jane, you seem to get a lot done in spite of your pain in your joints. I have a small shredder I use and dispose of the shredded items in the trash throughout the year.
Darlene, I'm glad things seem to be going okay for your son.
Unfortunately, we just found out that our daughter, Melanie's cancer has come back and the mass is into the bone. They can't do surgery, or at least not unless they can shrink the mass with radiation & chemo. She just had the biopsy and PET scan this week and the sarcoma board was to meet today to discuss her treatment. It really does not sound good. We really thought she had beaten it, but no such luck. She will be 59 July 8. We have been so distraught this week.
We finally got our bathroom/entry way fixed and it looks great. The whole thing started with a leak a year ago!
I worked on the newsletter yesterday and as soon as I get in a couple more articles, I can get it finished.
About time to get ready to go to Happy Hour and dinner.
Sharon
Sharon, so sorry to hear about Melanie. We're hoping, with you, for the best possible outcome.
I was also very sorry to hear about Melanie. I hope they're able to shrink the tumor or find some other means, Sharon.
As of noon, we're at 341 fires in Alaska (active, smoldering, or in the process of being demobilized).
Sharon...I'm so sorry to hear about Melanie's cancer return. You KNOW we will all hold her dear in our thoughts and prayers. Today is our Melanie's birthday. She'd be about your Melanie's age, but her brain cancer took her when she 46. Damn Cancer!!!
We're having a rainy, stormy Saturday. We need the rain and the thunder and lightning aren't severe.
I'm finishing up my third load of laundry, so then need to fold and put away.
Last night our Friday night group went to a nearby town...and there was a table of 8 adults who were so LOUD...we about lost our minds. You couldn't hear the person across the table from you for all the loud cackling and screeching! They'd finished their meal before we arrived and finally the waitress told them they had a reservation coming in and would they move to the bar. They left.
I don't know if the women had been drinking all day or what, but their voices would drive anyone away. I told the waitress and hostess they needed to put those people in a back room and close the door. They agreed.
Stay safe and cool. I'm with many of you on hibernating...either the hot weather or the nuts walking around with guns on their hips.
jane
Good morning..Sharon so sorry to hear about Mealanie...I will be praying for her and all involved..my son is tolerating the oral chemo so far...breaks my heart to see his struggles...take care everyone....
Jane, my Marie, would be fifty now, but she also died of a brain tumor at eighteen in 1991. It is a horrific disease like all cancers. She died on Memorial Day.
Patricia...we all have had our awful confrontations with cancer, haven't we...in person and/or loved ones.
jane
Yes, we have.
Sharon, I'm sending you a BIG hug full of hope. Life disburses so much hurt along with the beautiful things. I'm wishing your hurt will go away and stop torturing you.
I have a smallish shredder also. It was cheap as can be, and amounts to a waste basket with a removable shredder top. I keep it in the kitchen next to my most current two-drawer filing cabinet and use it for all manner of things. When not in actual use, I keep it unplugged.
Hi & hello to all. Patricia, the thought of all that tundra smoldering away and ready to burst into serious flames at any given moment just flat out gives me the creepies. What a dangerous and unpredictable world we inhabit these days.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=219925
This is for Shirley, Gloria, and anyone else who dislikes summer and favors winter.
Sherry I am praying fot Melanie, I know God hears our prayers.
All is well here Gilbert was her yeterday for awhile. He see, to be so worried about me. I had another incidint with my heart on Saturday then yesterday it was a low rate. Geeez it goes way up then down. Wednesday I tlk to the Cardio that does the pacemaker/defirilators surgery. I sure nned that. and do not want an ablation since I would have to travel over 200 miles to another cardio who does thosde.
Sorry for the heart irregularities, Marilyn. Are you a candidate for a regular pacemaker? I would think that would keep your heart rate stable. For me, that was a fairly simple procedure. I know we're all different, though. Keep us posted.
I agree, keep us posted please.
Mary I am not a candidate for just a pacemaker., they tell me not with A=fib. My eart goes crazy rapid with only the top tw chambers beating. It has to be shocked back into the correct rhythm.I dn't know if I am even a candidate for the defib/pacemaker. I go to the doctor late this afternoon and I will then find out what I can get. If not that I have t have the Ablation, here they go in an scar the heart to hopefully kee it from going into a=fib.
I hope all goes well, Marilyn. I seem to be in a-fib all the time, but it doesn't seem to bother anybody. Anyhow - good thoughts your way!
Afternoon, Buddies! I hope all your hearts get to beating like they're supposed to! You sure don't want to mess around with that organ.
I'm home from rheumatology...increased my prednisone to try and get the inflammation down. He said new drug is doing ok to my liver. See the NP in 3 months and back to him in 3 months after that.
In the high 90s today, so I was glad to get home and into the ac.
Stay cool and safe!
jane
Like Mary, I am told by my cardiologist that I am now in A Fib all the time. Nothing much else said about it so far, and I am perfectly willing to leave it that way.
I am just back home this evening from a 2-day hospital visit due to my C.O.P.D. acting up. Glad to be back home. I really think that hospital wants to do me in! Some surly nurses; but some great ones, too. Horrible bed and too few pillows, meals too close together and food beyond ghastly. But I fooled 'em, and got out of there ALIVE! Celebration time!
I was never afraid, really: just annoyed and uncomfortable. Scared the kids 'bout to death, though! Well, I am lucky to have a caring bunch there! Tomorrow I'll gripe about osteoporosis shots and our new plan for THAT nasty little problem. I just decided to take the brand name out of that sentence and replace it with the disease. It is so easy to get sued these days.
Hugs to all.
Good Morning, my Lovelies!
MaryPage...glad you survived the hospital stay and are safely home. :)
Another hot one on tap here I'm told, so I'm not venturing out. I do need to pick up some more 'scripts from the drug store, but they have to wait to get one in from my rheumatologist, so I'll wait and get them tomorrow.
I need to do some sheets in the laundry as this is the day my cleaning gal comes and she'll put the clean sheets on the bed for me. The king size is hard for me to do alone.
End of the month bookkeeping to do so I'm all ready to dive into July. Nothing planned for the holiday weekend. No fireworks here as they do those next week when the County Fair opens.
Stay cool and safe,
jane
Good morning.....hope our Mary's are doing better with their heart problem and Marlyin as well...I have heart palpations...but after many test and wearing heart monitor..no cause was found..so they tell me it's just anxiety...Jane our Tex weather is in high ninths now..but will hit 100 again soon.I'm goin to my daughters for a few days...but fireworks are not allowed this year due to the drought...have a great weekend and stay healthy
Its 86F here at 8:15 a.m. , windows are closed , fans on . Will turn the a/c a bit later , Our home is 2 story so the bottom floor stays a bit cooler .
We are going to take part in a parade on the 4th on Coronado Island . Hubby is getting the car trailer & truck hitched up to transport the car we will be using in the parade . Usually we use our 1926 Model T Ford but it has a blown head gasket , so we will be using our 1922 Model T Ford roadster . Here is a video of the parade last year . Our car club is at the 26 marker . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx-CG0XNQUU . Our car is the tan with black fenders .
The Zio monitor showed that myI heart has long pauses between beats therefore I will be getting a pacemaker, The A-fib he will try to control with an increase in my Metoprolol to possible 50 mgs BID. or some other medication,
MaryPage, glad you're out of the hospital with, hopefully, no sequellae. I know your problems all too well.
Marilyn, hope the pacemaker works well for you. I was on Metropolol for a while, but the cardiologist has changed that to Atenolol. I guess that's working okay.
alpiner, your parade sounds like fun. I hope your weather is good for the event.
Darlene, have a good time with your daughter.
jane, it's great to have somebody to help with the household chores that we have trouble with.
Sharon, you're probably getting the same weather we are - typical summer stuff - highs in the low 90s, humid, chance of afternoon thundershowers.
I went to the dentist yesterday afternoon - first time I'd had any work done in years. Just a small bit of decay beneath an existing filling. I was in the office less than an hour, and no real pain. I did arrange to have some soup in my room for supper - didn't want to be drooling (from the numbing) in the dining room. That worked well - I had boullion with a straw. ;D Guess I'm good now for another 6 months.
Happy July, Buddies!
Joining our Southern Belles with the temps high and the humidity higher. UGH. Glad I'm inside with the AC going.
I got out and ran a few errands this morning before things close up for the long weekend.
Alpiner...have fun on your car parade.
Marilyn...sounds like the pacemaker should help a lot.
Mary and Sharon ... stay safe in those temps and humidity.
MaryPage..hope all is going well over on the Bay.
Darlene...enjoy the time at your daughter's.
Stay safe and cool,
jane
We've been in the low nineties all week, and there is an absolute ban on anything flammable for the holidays. The smoke is pervasive, and they've opened rooms around town for people with breathing difficulties. We're expecting thundershowers not this weekend but the next, so that should cool things down a bit.
I feel for everyone with heart difficulties. One of my best friends is having issues and is trying to find out why.
Good Saturday morning!
I am sleeping with oxygen all night long now, and it helps a lot. They have ordered a walking-around pack for me, but have none on hand just now. The oxygen-making box and the long tubing serve me well in my bed and in my easy chair. The dang C.O.P.D. has to run & hide from me. I can walk around and do my light chores without the oxygen for periods of time. Have to do my walking or going somewhere without, as well and all. Tiresome, this ancienthood!
Between the heart & the lungs, all the other bazillions of portions of me that are falling apart have to just be nuisances for the time being. I have little time for them!
Now for the don't use brand names feature of my health complaint. I am to be switched from two shots per year for my Osteoporosis to one infusion per year. The shots started, oh, ten or fifteen years ago, at about $700 each. Mind, I did not have to pay a penny. I have the same wonderful insurance the Senators & Congressmen have voted in for themselves. In taking care of their own Number Ones, they take great care of me.
But as the years have gone by, the shots have increased to a point of insanity. Over $2,500 each now! And they want a copay of $185 from me! Well, what with Everything going up, I barely make it from one month to the next now! So I had a kitten fit and my doctors, my Personal Physician and my Rheumatologist, both women, got together and decided on the infusion instead. Bless their boots. My daughter Anne, just retired as a nurse, headed up an infusion ward. She gave chemotherapy and transfusions and anything having to do with needles and such for years and years. She gave many, many of these infusions and is all for me having them. They have to watch the kidneys like mad, but that is a given with me for other reasons, too. So that is my story. If you take those shots, and if they are pricing you out of having room to breathe, ask about the infusions. I am not attempting to give ANYone medical advice. I have NO qualifications for that. But it cannot hurt you to know there is an alternative to inquire about.
Take care, and have a Wonderful Fourth! Whoopee Do!
My daughter Elizabeth is being featured by her gallery this 4th of July weekend. What fun for her! What Joy for the whole family.
And my 28th grandbaby is being christened this weekend. I am unable to attend, but yearn to be there with them all.
https://seasideart.com/collections/elizabeth-elgin
MaryPage, what wonderful news for you re: your 28th ggrandaughter's christening and Elizabeth's gallery featuring. I enjoyed looking at her link and paintings. She sounds remarkable, doing such detailed work.
We're still at our low of 65 and having a welcomed steady rain which should help with those 399 fires the state has presently. Last week, the highs were all in the nineties so today's high of 82 will be welcome.
Thank you, Patricia.
Cleo is my 28th great grandchild, but only my 14th great granddaughter. Such a good baby.
I have not so much as a tiny dab of artistic talent. Nor musical. Three of the eight children have some talent. Elizabeth, Becky, and Debi. Elizabeth is the only one who has gone commercial with it. Becky is the most talented, and she is astounding. She does not sell, but makes gifts for the family. Her artistic creative talent covers every type of creativity you can imagine. I swear, there is NOTHING she won't take on and excel with. She not only paints all the inside walls of her homes, but painted one on the outside TWICE all by herself. I swear! I have rooms full of her: draperies, paintings, door wreaths, silk flowers, paper flowers, oh gosh; she is all left brained all the time. It blows me away. Elizabeth painted eight Bridge tallys for me once, and my then Bridge Club went ape over them. I suspect they may well be the best thing she's ever done. Elizabeth has a granddaughter, my great granddaughter Brooke, who is over the moon talented in painting. She entered a sidewalk painting contest here in Annapolis one weekend a couple of years ago at the very last minute, and came in third. She was 19 at the time, and yes, this was a very serious competition that comes every year in the Spring. Brooke is also musical. And shy. I doubt she will ever conquer her shyness to set the world on fire, but that one whim she had sure paid off for her. Me, I don't own a crumb of artistic gifts, and am in total awe of those who do.
We have all known about Becky forever. The still life oil over my fireplace, she did when she was 14. Elizabeth is a late bloomer: she will be 74 in September. Debi does next to nothing at all with her gift, except decorate her home beautifully for each holiday. I have a few, a very few, little greeting cards and suchlike she has gifted me. She really is good. Becky helped put herself through college working in a florist shop. They were crazy about her. Her arrangements were actually asked for, they never had to train her, and they wanted to keep her forever. She just retired as an Elementary School teacher a few years ago. She and that florist, now retired also, are still great good friends.
How lucky you are, MaryPage, to have such a close, loving, and talented family! My sister Becky has a sewing and needlepoint gift from my mom, who painted and dabbled in small metal sculptures. Mom also sewed everything, as did her mother and sister. My only talent seems to be my vocabulary and a knack for appreciating and admiring those who can while I can not. My dad built boats and taught others, and welded items for friends.
Hi Gals, Finally getting back in here. Thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts for my Melanie. Her PET scan only showed the one mass. No metastasis, so that is good news. She goes in Wed to meet with the Drs to see exactly what treatment they have come up with for her. She also sent all her info & test results to a hospital in Boston that specializes in leiomyosarcoma for a 2nd opinion.
It is so sad that so many of us have had the sadness of cancer in our families or ourselves. Jane, I remember well when you Melanie was battling her cancer and lost. I forgot how young she was.
I'm so sorry to hear about everyone's heart problems. Scary. Marilyn, so glad you are getting a pacemaker and hope it is the answer to your problems. The new heart med I am on is helping somewhat with my tremor and seems to be doing ok for my heart.
Yes, Mary, we are having the same weather patterns you are.
I had a sudden attack of vertigo on Monday with severe accompanying nausea. My BP spiked to 168 over76 which is really high for me. (usually 120/65) I called my primary Dr and she said to take 2 Benedryl tablets and Maalox. I did and went to bed at 8:30 and slept till 8:00. I felt immensely better then, altho still a little woozy. Took Benedryl again and by Wed was normal. She said it was labryritinitis, an inflamation of the inner ear canals. I had trouble navigating even with my walker, it was so bad. But at least I know what to take if I get it again.
Friday, the center had a 4th of July parade and my neighbor across the street invited all the villa residents to come sit in her front yard to watch it and have refreshments. The parade wasn't much, just decorated golf carts with staff members on board led by our neighbor in his 66 Mustang. While we were visiting, the head of housekeeping came by and joined us and I asked him if he could move us up on the carpet cleaning list because the workman had left big stains on it. About an hour after I got home, the carpet cleaner arrived and now it looks wonderful!
Alpiner, have fun at your parade.
Well, I need to head to the clubhouse to work on the newsletter.
Happy Fourth. Sherry
I just went back to see Elizabeth's paintings and Alpiner's parade.
Mary Page, your daughter is really talented. I, like you, am not talented, but I really appreciate art. I'm so glad you are better and home from the hospital. COPD must be very difficult to live with
Alpiner your parade and car looked like a lot of fun. Don't get too hot!
Sharon
Good morning; still smoky here but otherwise, nothing new. Alpiner, I too enjoyed your video and remember some time ago when you sent photos of another parade, or was it a car show?
Sharon, I'm glad you're feeling better. I have periods of being woozy but that's because of my 90/60 blood pressure and balance issues or perhaps their one and the same? In any case, I'm glad you're feeling better.
I certainly wish I had a talent but perhaps that means I can appreciate more those who do.
Sharon...thanks for sharing about "labryritinitis" I think that's what I've had for a couple weeks when I had to go off my allergy meds. I had such vertigo when I lowered my head, but since I'm back on allegra, and the nasal sprays, it's gone. I suppose my high inflammation rate also is a cause.
MaryPage...Elizabeth's works are beautiful! Wow...to have such talent.
Patricia...hope your weather improves so people can breathe again.
Hope all the Southern Gals avoid the storms they say are coming. We're to get ours tomorrow through Wed. or Thursday and high heat and heat index.
I'm concerned about seeing the Proud Boys in their masked faces walking through Boston and then Philly. I'm so glad I'm not in a large city. I fear it's going to be a long hot violent summer in many places. I hope I'm wrong.
Stay cool and safe,
jane
Sharon, glad there's no metastasis - it'll be interesting to see what her treatment is.
MaryPage, your daughter's got some great paintings. It's good to see her so prolific. How is it going with the O2 machine? A gal here lugs around one of those tanks on her walker. But, if necessary, I'd certainly prefer to have one of those small boxes on a shoulder strap. My COPD isn't that severe at this point.
alpiner, the old cars are SO great! Glad they give you and your husband (and others) such pleasure.
Darlene, hope you've having a good weekend.
Marilyn, have they gotten you scheduled for your pacemaker placement yet? Keep us posted.
jane, no storms or even rain at my specific location. But Margaret says she has gotten a couple of good showers - needed for her because of her garden. She has brought me a couple of tomatoes - which have been beyond delicious!
I got a call from John's sister last night. Her 94-year-old husband of about 70 years died the night before. It was not unexpected and he was ready, but he will be missed. We took so many good trips with them over the years. We were on a trip with them in Canada when John died. They're in California, so I won't be planning to attend any services, but my heart's out there.
Happy Independence Day!
My sympathies, Mary. It is always hard, is it not? No matter how prepared we are. May your heart be comforted and consoled.
best love,
MP
Mary, I was sorry to hear of your sister-in-law's loss. I think MaryPage said it best, and I know you and John's sister will be a comfort to each other.
Good morning, everyone, nothing is new here other than my internet slows down and is intermittent, but all you hear is, "They're aware of the issue, and they're working on it." Everyone seems to be having issues as I was on hold for one hour and forty-six minutes. I almost missed their answering as I had the phone set on speaker and was playing Mahjong on my Kindle.
I hope everyone has a lovely holiday and a safe one!
The weather at the parade started cool but got warmer later . I brought a wind breaker jacket but didn't use it . The small black car is our 1922 Model T Ford .
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In the parade .
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It looks to have been a lovely day with lots of folks out for the cars and the parade!
Great car and great fun!
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Alpiner...looks like a good time with the Model T.
Hi to MaryPage, Maryz, Sharon, Patricia, Darlene
In the mid to upper 90s and heat advisory out to stay indoors...feels like 110 and very humid.
I'm not going anywhere outside.
Stay cool and safe,
jane
UPDATE I will get my Pacemaker tomorrow. I cheeck in at 6:30 a.m
i sent Keith to the hospital Wenesday as he was severely dehydrated and weak, he couldn't 't ven stand up. They gave him fluids and sent him back home
Still smoky and hot, have had over two million acres burnt and 59 new fires from last Friday and the weekend. Since this is the place everyone retreats to, we are full of people, and the fairgrounds are full of pets and animals. The closest of 468 fires is within 33 miles of us, and more than one fire has combined with others. I never thought I'd wish for winter, but I do.
Standing beside you with my eyes shut tight wishing away with you.
I really, really hope & pray those fires get no closer to you.
Marilyn, glad Keith is better now - hydration is SO important (as we all know). We'll be thinking of you in the morning. Check in when you can.
Patricia, the fires are so bad everywhere. I hope yours get contained soon.
Nothing new here, except for extreme head advisories - through Friday night. Then to "cool down" to the low 90s.
Map of current fires in Alaska
http://smoke.alaska.edu/current_fires.html
Patricia...hope the fires can get contained soon.
Marilyn...glad you got the pacemaker and the hospital could hydrate K.
Maryz...these sizzling temps make summer very unpleasant for me, too.
MaryPage...stay cool and safe. Fire like Patricia has is something that terrifies me.
Darlene...hope all is well with you...in probably sizzling Texas.
Sharon...stay cool and safe.
Alpiner...hope all is well in CA.
Finally a day without rain...though we needed it badly...and it's not sizzling. I got up early (for me) and down to the Farmers' Market for some some loaves of banana bread with walnuts. I bought 5 so I can stock up my freezer. They're the perfect size for me.
Then off to WalMart for some iced tea and a couple other items. I came home and put away all the stuff needing to be refrigerated or frozen, rested for a bit, and then off to a local restaurant for something I was craving...biscuits and gravy. Weird, huh. That'll be my breakfast and lunch for today.
Off to read and listen to music.
Stay cool and safe,
jane
Jane, unfortunately no change and still dense smoke. We are inundated with fire refugees, their pets, and animals. We are the go-to for all disaster victims, so we all make do.
I never thought I'd say this, but bring on winter! Every event we've had be it snow, temperatures length and or depths, washouts, or sinkholes, etc. has been a new record.
Jane, I have been craving Biscuits, sausage & gravy for about 4 days. I keep saying I'll go to McDonalds and get a couple, but mostly sleep late (after being awake all night) and then I forget about it. Maybe tomorrow for a Sunday treat!
Good morning all...back from my visit with daughter...today is a day of rest..will watch church on line...didn't read all posts so will just say hope all are doing well and staying cool...it will be 104 here today..just can't take the heat anymore...seems this summer is to the extremes...have a great Sunday
Tome...hurrah another biscuits and gravy fan!
Darlene...glad you had a great getaway. Stay safe in this 104 degree temps!
Today has been nice, but the humidity is cranking up. I sat on back porch for a bit, watching the birds and listening to their chatter. County fair starts here tomorrow...and nope, I won't be attending...too many crowds for me.
I need to go check on my towels in the dryer.
Stay cool and safe,
Jane
I love biscuits and gravy and have had them multiple times since childhood. I don't buy them, and it's perhaps minutes to make them at home and cheaper. But, I know others don't cook or care to as I do.
497 current fires and three million acres burnt but they're promising rain by perhaps next Tuesday or Wednesday.
Hello Buddies. I got the pacemaker implant on Friday.. I was home by noon. That said I am doing well. The tape is so tight it is pulling my skng and they scrubbed me so had my skin is very tender.. I am doing very well.
Glad to hear all is well, Marilyn!!
HURRAH, Marilyn...glad the pacemaker is working for you!!
Patricia...I'm glad someone else shares my love of this breakfast favorite.
jane
Hi everyone. Melanie starts chemo Thurs. She chose the very aggressive chemo. I can't remember the name of it, but it is often used as one of the drugs for BC. I'm a little worried about it because it often affects the heart. She will be in the hospital overnight as the will give it as a 24 HR infusion. They will put in the port first and also do an echo before they start the chemo. Thank you all for your caring comments.
Marilyn, so glad the pacemaker is in. Do you feel a lot better? Sorry to hear Keith had to go in the hospital but glad he's out now.
I thought it was extremely dangerous tod have e-fib all the time. But I guess if your dr. isn't worried, it's okay, Mary and Mary Page.
We've had lots high 90's here and thunder storms every night. We needed the rain, but a lot of people lost trees they say, tho not here. Cooled off to 70's yesterday andd low 80'S TODAY. Was able to take a walk today.
Patricia, your fires are scary. Hope they ddon't get any closer.
Darlene, I'm with you on the high temps.
Jane, I'm not a biscuits and gravy fan but am glad you satisfiedd your craving. Hurting today and bAD left hAND TREMOR MESSING UP MY TYPING.
C
Gotta run. Have a hair Appt. Sharon
Sharon...you know we all are holding Melanie close here. It sounds like a good way to start the chemo...in the hospital where they can closely monitor her. The ports are new since my own chemo in 1989...Ray had one and it made blood draws & chemo, so much easier for him.
Nothing exciting here...nice day out there, I think. I was up early for me at 6:30 am and have just finished breakfast so I could take my pills.
I've been doing computer work since 7:15, so I need to get up and do a walk around outside in the yard. :thumbup:
Stay safe and cool,
jane
Good morning.I was able to walk a mile early this morning...very humid Marilyn..hope K is doing better..I try to drink a lot of fluids..water and Gatorade the zero sugar...my brother had pacemaker Putin few months ago...he feels much better..no problems with it at all..MaryZ..we have the heat but so far no fires..Jane and Patrica I love buiscuitandgravy...Iam also ready for winter...SharonIm praying for your Melanie also...my son is also fighting the battle...Drs are treating. Him with the chemo. Pill....no port. At this time...my. Heart hurts for him and many others...I pray Gods healing hand and protection on them....be. Safe..take care
Good morning; nothing's changed fire-wise, but no rain here. Although they had heavy rains in the Southeast portion of the state. Proving that nothing happens singularly, we received this weather notice today, "The Tanana River will have an increased risk of flooding of low lying areas starting today and continuing through the week. People in the Rosie Creek Subdivision near Fairbanks should prepare for potential flooding this week, with water levels similar to what happened with the high water in 2011 and 2012."
It's so sad dealing with cancer and loved ones suffering when we, as spouses or parents, cannot make all the problems disappear. In the nineties, each person, my daughter, my parents, both sisters, and I, dealt with cancer, with five out of six recovered. I wish I could take a magic wand and make all those with that terrible disease easily recover!
The "You are in A Fib all of the time now!" proclamation from the Cardiologist is not precisely something that does not bother them, Sharon; it pretty much says "Hope for the best." And so we do. We all do. But for my part (I cannot speak for Dear Mary.), just being 93 is pretty much all of a same with the A Fib thing.
Not trying to be gloomy. Just telling it like it is. I'm pretty frantic trying to read my way through all of my books and watch my way through all of the DVDs I bought and have not previously watched. Keeps me busy.
Lately, I have particularly enjoyed Hotel Portofino on PBS and Dark Winds on AMC. I read the Tony Hillerman books years ago. In both cases, they have done an outstanding job and the cinematography is OUTstanding!
Sharon and Donna, your children are definitely in our thoughts and hearts - as are you with your fears for them.
MaryPage, I'm loving Dark Winds, too. We read all the Hillerman books, and literally followed his roads and locations on our trips to New Mexico and Arizona.
Oldest daughter, Sue, who just retired is going to be here this weekend. I haven't seen her in a while, so that'll be good. Plus we're taking the opportunity to have lunch at Margaret's on Saturday with old friends from Hendersonville. Beth is one of longest-term friends, and her daughter and Sue are close in age and were friends all through school. A good time is expected.
Biscuits and gravy is a southern treat, but has never been one of my favorites. One of my tablemates here has two biscuits-and-gravy every morning for his breakfast. :)
Stay cool, Buddies!
Oh, lucky you, Mary! I never got to New Mexico or Arizona.
I am thrilled to the core with what they have done with that book! The Cinematography just blows me away. The list of producers is fascinating, as well and all. Turns out Robert Redford bought the rights some THIRTY years ago! Wow, that is a long time in which to get a project going! George Martin, he of Game of Thrones fame, is in there, too! And Hillerman's daughter.
Good Morning, Gentle Ladies!!
A cloudless beautiful blue sky here this morning, and so the temperature rises and rises.
I've been working on my computer this morning, and I'm ready for a break.
Nothing else exciting here.
Take care of yourself and stay healthy,
jane
Good Morning Lovelies!
I've been out to take my bins to the curb and an old acquaintance stopped to chat.
She's a very talented lady who plays organ and piano for lots of events, and she played at Ray's funeral. She is also a knitter and former teacher who still supervises student teachers in this area and enjoys her 6 grands. She also plays in a country music trio at a variety of private and public venues. I don't know how she crams all of that into her days. :2funny:
I've caught up on my computer stuff and so going to get a fresh cup of tea and read for a bit. Next big activity for me is a pedicure this afternoon.
I'm wallowing in self-pity today...it would be our 49th wedding anniversary. Great memories and sad at the same time.
Stay healthy,
jane
Happy Memories, jane - even if they do make you cry a little.
I agree; we always carry them in our hearts and would do it all over again if offered.
Thanks, Maryz and Patricia...I'm coping....what other choice is there?? ::)
jane
prayers Jane...my sweetheart has been gone 10 years...God allowed us 54 years together...lately I'm really missing him...we cope...all we can do....take care
God bless you Jane. Those memories are precious.
I am doing will. I go back to the Dr. tomorrow I think he will removed stitches etc. My A fib is being controlled by medication. I am so glad for that.+
The dogs are at the groomer this morning. Keith i asleep on the couch.It is about time to fix luncj and wake him up.
Thank you Marilyn and Darlene.
I picked up few groceries after my pedi...and then left one bag at WalMart.
I drove back out and they had it at the customer service counter so all is good.
jane
That's nice that they do that, Jane. Here they photocopy the receipt and return everything to the shelves.
They didn't have the receipt because I take all of those and had it. The woman said they were always happy when the customer comes back before they had to "log it in the book," etc. So, I'm apparently not the only one who goes off without all their bags. :o
Rainy morning here and I'm enjoying it.
jane
Good morning Buddies. All is well here. I've been noticing that Keith is deteriorating cognitively more and more each day.He does still lay on the couch mos t of the day and I don't know if he is asleep or awake.There are times when I have said mean things t him and now I've deided Id better wat ch what I say or how I say it. I just get so frustrated at time and I realize I need a break to re-group myself..
We've been promised rain for the last three days and next week, but so far, none but a small overnight one earlier this week. We have blue skies because the wind has shifted and blown away all the smoke.
They don't need the paper receipt here, as the information comes off the computer.
I've had my new cell since the tenth, and I hadn't realized all the bells and whistles it and others have as my old one was a simple prepaid. What was interesting and disturbing was that you held it, turned it on above your old phone, switched on, and acquired all of the older phone's information. And this is far from a costly model.
I hope your day gets significantly better.
Marilyn, I went through similar times with my mother as her entire personality turned. She would hide things and accuse family members of stealing them or simply having evil purposes. She hid food items in drawers and tried to get everyone to hide under tables as bad people or times were coming. This was in the early nineties; we knew little to nothing about the disease.
We had to have a family member there at all times and finally had to send her outside since, in those early days, there was no place equipped for Alzheimer's, and the places available for long-term care had long waiting lists. My dad, who had always depended on my mom for handling the home, theirs was a traditional marriage, was often at a loss.
Bubble said you might like to see my new spice rack and post a photo. The next photo was yesterday's and this morning's blue skies. Now the smoke is back.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=220909
Hi Gals, They got a late start on Melanie yesterday, so she will spend an extra night at the hospital. I haven't heard from her yet today, so she probably not up to messaging. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
Jane & Darlene & Mary, I know that holidays, birthdays and anniversaries must be very difficult. I always tried to call my mom on those special days. Fortunately, I still have my husband and know we are lucky at our age.
Marilyn, I'm sorry K is deteriorating. However, I am so glad you got your pacemaker and with the meds have it under control.
I went out with the Lunch Bunch here to a French restaurant yesterday. So much fun. I don't usually go but the Fr. restaurant tempted me.
I was going to go get a manicure today, but for some reason had diarrhea & some nausea, so didn't go. Maybe tomorrow or Monday.
No other news here. Take care all of you. Sharon
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Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
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Sharon...glad that Melanie's in the hospital where they can care for her as she gets her infusion.
Marilyn...good that you've got your heart regulated as K declines. That's got to be very difficult. I'm SURE you're not the only caregiver of a dementia spouse who gets exhausted and frustrated.
Patricia...beautiful pictures and a good idea on your spice rack.
It's an overcast Saturday here, and I have no energy.
Take care and stay healthy and safe,
jane
I'm firmly in the summer doldrums. It's too hot and humid to exert any energy outside and inside, too, for me. Or it's called LAZY! :D ;D :2funny:
The autoimmune flareup has been painful and I'm glad I have NO appts this week.
Stay safe!
I have a cautionary tale on both the Internet and your recall. I have told folks for years that I started on the net in 2000. I was off by a few years as by going back through old internet files; 2000 was when I joined SeniorNet. I was first on the Internet on April 22nd, 1995, or at least that was my first post online when I joined ThirdAge, which suffered the same ignominious end as our SeniorNet.
So, you can be tracked right down the rabbit hole.
I have a mammogram appt. this Wednesday . I'm dreading it & am most likely not the only woman to feel this way . I know it is important . I sure hope some day the procedure will be less painful ! It is such a relief when it is finished ! Afterwards I have an appt. with the surgeon even though it has been 5 years since the surgery .
Alpiner....I think all of us here dread the mammo. I'm 33 years past surgery and chemo, and I still get nervous when it's time for the "big squeeze."
Know we all will be thinking of you.
It's so terribly hot and humid here...heat index above 100...so I'm not doing much...except watering my flower beds.
Stay safe and healthy,
alpiner, like jane said, we all get nervous - no matter how long it's been.
I had a great weekend visit with Sue here - first time I've seen her since the wedding at Christmas. And I spent all day Saturday at Margaret's, with Sue, Jean, and my longest-term-Tennessee friend (since 1963!) Beth and her daughter, Lisa (who is Sue's age-and-friend). And Henry, too, just for fun! A long, exhausting, wonderful day.
We had a break in our temps today - not reaching 90* for 29 days - only in the 80s. But it's supposed to be another major heat wave through the week, with highs near 100. I do give thanks for a/c.
Did I tell you that we have Covid in our building again? As far as I know, there are 3 residents and 3 staff members. I tested negative on Saturday morning. Don't know when they' test again. We have not been quarantined in our rooms - so far - just those who are positive.
Stay well and cool, Buddies!
Maryz...Hurrah for a wonderful time with Margaret, Sue, and Jean and your friend Beth and her daughter. Great you could be out at Margaret's. I hope the covid stays far away from you.
jane
Jane, I am so sorry you are experiencing that pain.
My oncologist told me no more mammograms several years ago. I think it must have been when I turned 90. I did not put up a fuss! I really, REALLY hated those things.
It was 111 degrees in Dallas, Texas today. My 2nd husband, David, was from Dallas, so the children and I visited there a lot. I don't believe I ever heard of that kind of heat down there previously.
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MaryPage...this heat everywhere is overwhelming, I think. Thank heavens for air conditioning!
Thanks, Bubble...something to take our minds off the heat!
jane
I feel so sorry for the people of Great Britain. Most of them lack air conditioning, as they have never needed it. They are suffering and dying like mad.
I will be leaving in a few minutes to go for the mammogram . I'm so up tight !! I'm hoping I will fall asleep on the way . My husband will be driving . I'm just thankful it isn't a procedure I had in the past . I had to lay down on a machine with my breasts in a space . I have respiratory issues , I couldn't get enough oxygen & knew I was going to pass out or die ! I squeezed the rubber ball for help & someone came in & got me off the machine . I was dizzy & nauseated .
MaryPage...you are so right.
Alpiner...By the time you read this, it'll all be an unpleasant memory. I hope you can get some calm and peace to relax a bit.
jane
The mammogram appt. went well . The results were good ! Afterward I had an appt. with the surgeon & won't have another mammogram or visit with the surgeon until 2023 . I had a 1/2 hour wait in the surgeon's office . I opened the exam room door to check if they had forgotten me & gone to lunch !
Good morning...thought I better check in..although not much new going on with me...feel like such a slug...100+ temps every day plus high humidity...Sharon hope Melanie got started on her treatment...and tolerated it well...ALPINER..glad ur big squeeze is over with good report..Jane has it cooled down in ur area..hi to Marlyin...Mary's..and others looking in...the Covid is getting bad again...so stay safe
Good morning, nothing new here, still some fires burning, altho this past week of steady drizzle has helped stop the spread from continuing. Most of the closest rivers run bankfull with some sweepers and low-lying flooding. We still have our refugees, and they're hopeful that they can return soon and start any repairs. The flooding is just another hindrance.
Alpiner, I'm glad to hear your appointment went well and there is no bad news. I hate those things. You'd think they had a better idea by now! My mother did get left behind in a clinic in the early sixties. She had fallen asleep, and everyone locked up, went home, and forgot about her. I don't remember what happened other than she called my dad, who called the police, but I'm sure the clinic was extravagant in their apologies.
I hope this heat wave the world is having cools down for the season. I believe this is only a sign of what we dismissed and now face.
I did get forgotten once at my primary care dr.'s office . I opened the door to check , good thing I did . I never went back ! Later this dr. had legal problems .
Alpiner...hurrah on a good report and now yearly visits. That's where I am after 32 years! YIKES on being forgotten. It sure feels like it many times.
Patricia...I agree on the global warning.
Darlene...Still very hot here...temps in upper 90s and with humidity, heat index is 107. Warnings about those working outside to be careful, take breaks, water, etc. Weekend to be worse.
Sharon...how is Melanie doing?
Maryz and MaryPage...hope you are both staying cool and comfortable.
Darlene...Covid rising here, too. I wore my mask at WalMart and saw several others with them on, too.
You're right about it being too hot to eat.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
Hello Buddies. Just want to let you know that I am still here . I do come every day to read your postings
saw my Primary today. She went over all the info from the hosptal and checked out my pacemaker area.
Keith seems to be declining more in the last few days. It seems to be going faster than I am ready for as far as his care and taking care of myself.
Marilyn...it must be so sad to see K declining so. I'm sure you're on top of it, though, and have checked out agencies/placements/helpers when you need it so you can take care of you.
Nothing exciting here. It's HOT
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Marilyn, I'm sure you're aware of this, and it has been 27 years since this happened to my family; but I would have as much information as possible, looked up, examined, and read through and understood before beginning any placement process
It took a year and a senator's involvement before we could secure a local place for my mother. She was eligible for placement in a private facility after the waiting period of two years. However, we could no longer care for her at home since she had deteriorated so quickly that we sent her to a place near my sister in Portland.
The facility argued that she had lost her eligibility by moving out of state. We claimed that we had no choice and petitioned our area's senator for assistance since she had lived in Alaska for 49 years before moving to the Portland nursing home.
And that move involved a hired nurse medevac that, at the time, cost thousands. Then the facility charged $5000 a month for the bed and extra services due to her being in a semi-coma.
OMG, Patricia, what a nightmare.
Heat advisory says it's 109 here and it's like walking into a blast furnace, but it's beginning to cloud up, so I suspect the rain/storms are on the way. Thank heavens, it's to be cooler tomorrow and next week.
jane
As that was almost thirty years ago, I hate to think of today's prices.
We often had 108 summer temperatures before 2014. However, in a dry climate, rarely that much humidity.
Marilyn, I know it's so hard to watch Keith fail more and more. Lots of virtual hugs from here.
Upper 90s here, with high humidity, for the next few days, then "cooling" down to the lower 90s with scattered showers. Glad we're heading to the beach next Saturday.
LOTS of lightning and thunder and pounding rain about midnight. Clocks are off this morning, so power was out sometime. All bright and clear and lower temps this morning.
Patricia...the prices here are very high, and I hear the large cities are far worse. But, they also offer more amenities...swimming pools, beauty parlors, workout areas, food options and opportunities, etc.
Ahhh...Mary, a week on the Gulf. ENJOY!
Stay safe, cool, and healthy.
jane
Jane, if you have it, okay...you can't take it with you. Prices are high here as well even in the non-senior market. A regular one bedroom is over a thousand and shows no sign of going down. I live in a complex for disabled but independent seniors, but the ones that include care are very high-priced. That's why many people started a cottage industry where they will rent rooms in their houses to seniors and those needing simple care.
Patricia...I don't think we have that sort of care home here...i.e., rent a room. We have independent living "homes" you buy from the Assisted Living Place...last I heard $290,000 and you must sell it back to them when you're moved elsewhere at a 20% discount.
The assisted living is something in the range of $4,000; the nursing home part: $6,000 and the Alzheimer's unit $9,000. There are a lot of smaler homes/condos/townhouses being built and renting/leasing for a variety of prices.
Jane, before my dad moved into a nursing home in 1993, he lived in such a home. The homeowner provided all essential services, cleaning, cooking, and laundry, keeping all medications and giving them at the correct time and dosages to the residents.
After he'd sold his home and moved in with me, and before he moved into a nursing home, I wasn't privy to the cost at that time; I only knew I couldn't work and leave him alone. My landlord and other neighbors had issues, and he had to go. He was 6'4," and you couldn't tell him no if he wanted to do something, and he stayed up all night, a "sundowner."
He lived only a year after we were able to bring my mom back and into the same home, one for those who had at least thirty years of Alaska residence, run by a private organization, The Pioneers. This was similar to the Elks, Lions, or Moose; but was only for Alaskan long-term residents.
My mom lived in a semi-coma for the last six years, requiring being moved in the bed, bathed, whirlpool sessions, daily massages, intravenous food, medications, nursing, etc. I'm sure I don't know what that would cost now, but close to yours.
A costly site is open to seniors wanting some comforts and amenities, but you pay a lot more than I could afford. They have various dining halls, sports areas, inside and out, and an inside pool in five buildings.
Many here pay sliding rates, and there are seven studios by the first-floor office reserved for mentally challenged adults, not seniors, who can live independently. Eight studios, four on each side, are on the wings of each five floors, reserved for seniors who are bedridden or otherwise incapacitated.
There are two and three-bedroom building rentals and condos, but prices are exorbitant. Perhaps with the national housing crisis, that will change.
An extended family member has a grandmother in a facility. Grandmother requires all the services...she has dementia and needs all assistance possible. The cost is $12,000 a month.
I'm told prices on the east and west coast and any large city are very high.
I guess the patient is on medicaid when their own money runs out. Our best man had to be in a facility and although he was mentally alert, he was in a wheelchair. He was "private pay" for a single, good sized room and then, when his money ran out, he was moved to a double room with a man who was in a coma or slept all the time. This was because they now took his social security check and he was on medicaid.
My husband checked on him weekly and made sure he put money in his account for trips out, etc.
jane
Evidently, prices have exploded since 1995, and mom's full service due to Alzheimer's induced semi-coma costs monthly of $5,000. My dad was in a wheelchair simply because he sat down on his second day there, and never got out of it.
What's that old saying, "Give me the money, honey."
You are so right, Patricia.
What a great kindness your husband did for your kinsman, Jane!
The cost of care is downright scary. I have resisted with all my might entering any type of institution. I completely recognize the fact that I have been lucky in that things could have worked out differently for me. But as of now, I am still living independently and one of my children, son Chip, is living with me to be my Rock.
I am very excited because Chip goes off to Seattle for two weeks next month (to visit his Sweetheart), and daughter Becky is coming from Missouri to take care of me. For free. No additional bill. And I am not one to shout this news from the rooftops and thus allow the gremlins to hear and changes be made to the status quo. I am Very Big on the Status Quo.
I agree, it is a lot of money and, as they say, "It's all about the Benjamins!", but I still made the right decision for me. And fortunately, I can afford it. Moving in with one of my daughters was an option, but one I didn't choose to take.
Folks here who have gotten Covid are starting to test negative, without having been horribly sick or hospitalized. So we haven't been locked down. We're to be tested again tomorrow.
We're due to get some mitigation in the weather this week, with temps predicted in the high 80s-90, and scattered rain predicted every day. Hooray for a break!
46.....100+ days so far this summer...hi everyone...hope it's cooler where you are...have a wonderful week...
Mary, Mary: you & I will have each run down our list of options and finally settled on the choices we have made. I am sure we had a lot of the same considerations on our lists, but there will have been some different ones, as well and all.
Me, I have a surplus of family. When I have had to call 911 a few times, and then get carted off to hospital, I trip over them on the way out the door. I remember seeing granddaughter Kathryn's beautiful face just as the medics carrying me out passed through that door the very last time; last month sometime, it was. I was astonished, as she has a breast-fed baby and a six year-old and an extremely demanding job. How in the world the grape vine reached her and got her there so fast, I will never be able to figure out. But bless her boots. Chip & Debi drove behind us to hospital, and Anne was there when we arrived. I don't expect to ever really be ALONE again!
But I am blessed, and I know it.
The main thing that makes my life what it is is this blankety blankety, blank blank Pandemic. The thing is, despite my having had the 2 shots of vaccine, plus the two boosters, I am in great danger. I have C.O.P.D., and apparently the first thing this nasty virus goes for is the lungs. Despite all my shots, I am vulnerable to that direct attack. Oh, and I am on oxygen now. I could enumerate many other details, but COVID is the thing in the drivers seat. And it changes in no time at all: usually for the worst. I am trying, despite all my ailments, to make my century. They have promised me a Party to beat all.
And I don't doubt it for a minute. Fact is, they'll have it without me if I'm gone.
But I want to be There! So I am very, very, very, very careful
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Wednesday greetings to both our Maryz and MaryPage and to Darlene. Cooler weather here and less humidity.
I'm not moving around much...I sprained my ankle again on Monday when my knee buckled as I was getting out of the car in the driveway. So...life is in a chair with a cold pack. :tickedoff:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Ouch, Jane! I'm so sorry, and I know what that feels like! I hope to hear you're better soon!
Bummer! Not Fair! I Protest!
Hope that makes you feel better, Jane!
Weather not too bad here today. Still Summer, of course, but not a furnace out there.
So sorry, jane. Just adding flame to the fire!
Hi Gals. Same weather as Mary's here--hot and humid and occasional storms or showers.
As to Melanie, she has tolerated the chemo pretty well so far, just minor side effects like nausea, headache, etc. Meds took care of them. The good news is that the chemo has done aWay with her pain! We are guessing it is the steroids in it, but don't know. She had very severe pain before. I just hope the pain doesn't return before her next infusion. She isn't allowed to play pickleball anymore, one of her favorite activities. She has to use a cane and be very careful not to fall and break the bone where the mass is.
Lori & Doug, in the mmeantime, have sold his house, bought a condo in Chicago and move this last weekend. A major undertaking. The condo is large--3 bedrooms and is to be their forever home. It's 15 mins walk to Wrigley field and to the lake.
Nothing else going on here except I finally got the July issue out and everyone liked it.
As to costs of Senior Centers, they are definitely pricey. Ours is a rental, not a buy-in. It has all levels of care, so if we need it, we can move into one of those at no increase in rent.
My nieces are about to put my sil in an assisted living place this fall and she is fighting it. She just doesn't realize how hard it is on her daughters now.
Alpiner, glad your mamm was okay. I think I have mine in the fall. They notify me each year. I get nervous too. One year, when had gone to a different center, they came in afterward and wanted to do an ultrasound. I really panicked and was sure the cancer was back, but they were just double checking something. But I nearly had a heart attack worrying about it till they came and told me it was all clear.
Jane, I'm sorry you're still having so much pain. Mine is about the same.
Mary Page, you're lucky to have such a caring family.
Mary, your family get together sounded like wonderful fun.
Marilyn, big hugs! I know it must be hard.
Hi Darlene. I don't know how you stand that heat. Hang in there.
We are having quite a resurgence of Covid here. Eleven residents and 3 associates in the past 10 days. Scary.
Stay safe everyone. Sharon
Patricia, I just watched that video. It was great. Thanks for sharing. Sharon
MaryPage, Maryz, Sharon, Patricia...Still hobbling around the house, but the foot is getting better.
Glad Melanie is tolerating her chemo. I don't envy Lori in downtown Chicago, but it obviously works for them.
Nice temps here, too....next week to be a scorcher again. Guess that's August!
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Better is Good! Let's all cheer for Better! Way to Go!
Hi everyone...Jane hope your ankle is better..I think my blood pressure med makes me dizzy...will mention it to my Dr next visit...Sharon I'm also glad Melanie is doing ok on her treatment..my son is tolerating his ...so far...Marilyn hope you find some time for your self...I was caregiver for my husband many years...but would do it again in a heart beat...but I understand how hard it is...Hi to the Mary's...and Patrica any others reading...we probably want cool down much until Sept...if then...take care buddies
Nothing exciting here, either.
Doing a lot of sitting with my foot up.
jane
Soon after breakfast in the morning, it's off to the beach. Life is never without surprises - they called this afternoon, and the elevator in the house is stuck. So unless they can get it fixed by tomorrow afternoon, it's struggling up the stairs (one floor) for me. Oh, well, it's worth it. I'll have computer access, so will be checking in over the week.
Stay cool and well, Buddies!
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Mary...hope the elevator gets fixed quickly. Enjoy the beach!
jane
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PATRICIA!
HOPE YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!
Happy Birthday, Patricia! :hb2:
Long drive, but uneventful. We managed to get me up the stairs with minimal effort. And I don't have to go up or down again. All are well, and loud, and we love being together.
Thank you so much, MaryPage and MaryZ! It may rain outside, but you've put sunshine in my heart. Thank you!
Happy Birthday Patrica
Thank you, CC!
AND CONGRATULATIONS to Patricia for her Birthday. :hb3: :hb2:
Maryz...glad you're at the beach and comfortable in your house with all the hoopla, etc. That's what the beach is all about.
Hi, MaryPage and Darlene and other looking in!!
Lovely weekend for me, though a sad one, too. 3rd anniversary of losing Ray.
The "kids,nephew and niece" came to be with me from Wisc. and they were such a help in helping gimpy me navigate around. They got me groceries, prepared the meals, did my laundry, worked on cleaning Ray's shop some more, etc. SUCH a wonderful help.
My colorful ankle/foot is slowly healing...swelling going down and I can get around much easier.
Take care and stay safe and and healthy, Buddies!
This week is to be brutal heat wise,
jane
Hi Jane. Glad your foot is healing up nicely.
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Thanks, MaryPage for the foot healing, and Bubble for a new game.
Happy Birthday Patricia!!
Keith's middle son, his girlfriend and 3yr old son wr were here from Vancouver WA for two days. They stayed at the motel to sleep but the rest of the time were here. I put some photos on FB.
Hi All.
Bet I am long forgotten. I just cannot get the system working for me. Finely did get in but same problems. It just all comes up to date of April 2016. Want to think that a new system was started back then.
Going to see what comes of this posting..Maybe Jane will EMail me.
Hi Jeanne...good to see your post..hope all is well with you
If anyone has Jeanne's email, I could attempt to work with her issues. She doesn't have one listed onsite.
Wish I could help, but I am not savvy about things technical. I was gone for 4 full years, and had no trouble getting back and settled in here. Some small details had changed, but I was able to learn how to navigate those minor matters. Hoping it will work out as well for Jeanne.
Patricia...I'll send your email to Jeanne and she can contact you, OK?
Marilyn...glad #2 son got down to visit. Did K know him?
Darlene...stay cool!
Jeanne...good to see you back. I'll send you Patricia's email and maybe she can sort out your problem.
MaryPage...stay safe and cool and healthy.
I have to go back to hospital today....I do have a broken bone in my ankle, so some sort of "boot" today and back tomorrow for an orthopedic appt.
My fridge that stopped cooling after the big storm yesterday seems to have reset it self and it's all cool and working well and at the temps it's supposed to be.
WHEW! I did not want to go refrigerator shopping on this broken ankle thing.
Take care, ALL
jane
Oh, jane! So sorry about your ankle. That's NO fun at all!
Things going well here at the beach. If you want to see where we are, look at Google maps for "Fort Morgan Alamama". We're just east of the mouth of Mobile Bay. Some rain every day, but nothing too bad.
Jane, thanks. Someone sent me her email; I put my name in the subject line and said I'd like to help. Your note might let her know who I am.
Healing prayers Jane...sure that's painful...take care
Good Morning, Lovely Friends!
I am off to the Hospital Speciality Clinic to see some sort of ortho.
The air cast brace/boot is a bother, but I'm learning to navigate with this thing around my ankle and foot.
My fridge is holding at the right temps! Whew. I didn't need to go fridge shopping with my clunking boot on.
Mary....enjoy Fort Morgan!
Patricia...glad you're willing to help Jeanne. I did let her know and sent her your email.
Darlene...stay cool and safe.
Time to haul this body up and get to the car with this ugly foot accessory. ;D
jane, I found the hardest part of the boot was finding a shoe for the other foot that was high enough so I didn't limp too much. Good luck!
Mary...yes! PTA seemed to think the Ecco sandel I was wearing would do the job.
Just one &^%$ thing after another this summer! At least I don't have to worry about going back to work. I can't get slacks or capris over this industrial size boot...so clothing options are shorts...and shorts...or a dress/skirt of which I have limited numbers. ;D
jane
A new trivia game at the Clubhouse, Lead vs Led
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Good morning...jumping (well, sitting here) to say a quick hello between storms. Lost power overnight again, so it is truly August here in the upper Midwest.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Got home about 6 pm yesterday. Recuperating, with two naps today. Wonderful week with family but always good to get home.
Hi Gals,I will see if I can type well enough to post. I never can predict how my left hand will do.
Jane, I'm so sorry to hear about your broken ankle. I do hope it heals quickly. Lots of thunderstorms here too. We just finished one.
Melanie had her 2nd infusion this weekend. So I won't know if the side effects are the same or not. Still no pain! Whoopee! CT scan in a couple weeks to evaluate the efficacy of the chemo. Anxious to hear that.
I'm having the usual pain, but nothing different. I am trying to get over to the clubhouse as often as possible to ride the stationary bike.
We had some sad news today at church--our pastor is retiring as of today due to health problems of both him and his wife. He was very caring, so we will miss him. However, we now need to find a new pastor. I emailed our former pastor to see if she had any ideas.
My newsroom is Kaput! There was a major leak in there and they have ripped up the carpet and moved things into the opposite corner and no one seems to know when it will all be fixed so I can get back in. One of our directors is trying to find me a different place to set up, but so far haven't. It's been over a week now and I can't start the new issue till I get my ccomputer back.
Mary, it sounds like you're having a fun time as usual at the beach. Eat lots of seafood and think of me!
Jeanne, good to see you back here again. Hope you get the connection fixed.
Marilyn, I saw your family pics on FB. Nice. I'm glad his sons are keeping in touch.
Darlene, I'm glad your son is tolerating his chemo too. Hope it's working.
Patricia, a belated Happy Birthday to you. Sorry I didn't know about it on the day.
I'm ready to put on my gown and stretch out on the couch to read. Have a nice evening, everyone. Sharon
Hi everyone....just checking in...still hot and so dry..Sharon hope Melanie CT scan is. Good...my son Johnny has that done in Oct...I have had family here for 4 days....we had a great time together..Jane hopeyourbroken bone is healing...Mary sounds like you had a fun beach trip...Hi to Jeanne...Marilyn and others looking in....have a safe awesome. Week
Hi, Lovelies!
Sharon...always keeping Melanie in our LIGHT!
Darlene...you son also in our LIGHT!
Most of us have been through it ourselves or have had close family who have, so we know first hand the anxiety for families with children fighting cancer.
Mary...hurrah for a good beach vacation and good to be home, too.
My sister and BIL have been a huge help to me these few days. They'll be headed home tomorrow. I took them out to lunch today since my Sis has been preparing my meals. I'm very spoiled now. ;)
It's looking like I will need to buy a new refrigerator. The temps go up to 60 and the freezer to 40, etc. so I'm tired to dealing with it. I haven't heard from neighbor's brother as he said he'd call Monday. Once I get rested up from this visit, I'll go out locally and see what I can find available.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
Good wishes to all our loved ones dealing with cancer!
jane, I'd hate the thought of buying a new appliance. Yuck! And good luck!
Nothing, it seems, is without drama. Our dear friend from Delaware who spent the week at the beach with us texted me last night to tell me he had Covid. He did fly home on Saturday, but I don't know that he would show up positive that quickly. In any case, all our folks have been notified and I'm being tested here daily for 5 days (but I don't have to quarantine). Oh, well. We'll see what happens.
Mary...this seems to be the summer for drama for several of us! Hope you avoid Covid, again.
My sister and husband left at 4:30 am for the long drive back to Ohio.
It's a nice day and no rain, so they should have a decent trip. The big traffic areas are Indianapolis, IN and Columbus, OH. I really appreciate their help while they were here.
Take care and stay healthy, Lovelies!
jane
Morning, Buddies. I had great plans for today...but pfffff...out the door they went. Laundry is the only thing getting done. The up and down to the basement is all the exercise I can take today.
We're to have rain today and tomorrow, so that'll be a change.
Off to change the laundry to the dryer and get some food from the downstairs refrig for lunch.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Rainy Friday here and cooler...a good thing.
Got to the hospital for a blood draw at 7:30 am. Came home and got some breakfast and then down to local appliance store and bought a new fridge and scheduled one of their workmen to come out on Wed. and try to fix my dishwasher.
Just lucky to have him find me a fridge without the dispenser stuff in the door. Hope to have it middle of next week. He has to get it from Wisconsin.
jane
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I've been busy with mid-year and summer-end paperwork, had my houseguest return to her home, and did a massive clean, declutter, and toss for the yearly apartment inspection ahead of next month's visit by the head honchos from the state capital.
We've had record climate events last winter and this summer. This summer alone, we had as a state three million acres burnt, sinkholes, flooding, and 67,000 lightning strikes in July alone that caused seven new blazes. And a frost in early August. A recent phenomenon is that the sea ice is disappearing due to climate change, and polar bears have more miscarriages. One of the results is that polar bears are remaining ashore and mating with grizzlies; we're seeing a tenfold increase in hybrids. Two of the largest and most dangerous bears are getting together and creating an entirely new species.
YIKES, Patricia on the new Grizzly-Polar Bears. It sounds as if you're ready for your inspection.
It's a quiet Saturday morning here, but the "car cruise"...old/restored cars parade is later today and my neighbors may come up. I usually have snacks out for them, but not so much this year. Maybe those who come to sit on my porch/lawn to watch the parade will bring their own snacks.
jane
That sounds interesting, Jane. We have something similar in July when we have Golden Days, a celebration of our beginnings as a gold camp and trading post during the gold rush in the early nineteen hundreds. We see some older cars in the parade, and also during that week, they park them in a parking lot up and across from my building. I usually go and putter around looking at them and seeing the parade and the yellow duckie race on the river. This year, I stayed home instead.
How old are "the old cars ?" I think I have mentioned we have 3 Model T Fords & take part in parades .
My sister sent me a message on facebook this morning that she will be having pace maker surgery on Tuesday . It seems she has been fainting & has breathing problems . Then later another message to tell me Tuesday is our Mom's birthday ! Mom passed in 1997 .
The cars range from the nineteen seventies back to the model Ts. They also feature multiple older motorcycles. There are also bicycles with substantial front wheels, ones you pedal side by side, and some unique bikes, cars, and motorcycles made out of old automotive parts scrounged by settlers coming into the Interior during the gold rush and during the copper mining heydays.
The automotive club is enormous here and always draws a crowd. Owners bring lawn chairs and coolers, and after making it through the Golden Days parade, they park and settle in for the "lookie-Loos." The whole routine is repeated during the state fair at the end of August and other club events during the year.
There is also a large dirt/mud racing community with its track and set up about twenty miles out of town, as well as a corresponding motorcycle racing and older models community. Then you have the boat racing aficionados. With an average age of thirty per the record keepers and five close military bases, interest is huge.
patricia19....I wish we had some thing similar here . Our car club used to go to the San Diego County Fair & had a horseless rodeo in a dirt arena . We weren't invited to return this year .
It's because the medium age is thirty for the state due to the heavy military presence and overwhelmingly male. It was once said that there were ten males for every female just a few years ago, so we have a preponderance of every sport imaginable and acres to do it in.
Perhaps your organization could mount a committee to look into developing your own area?
Good morning....just checking in ..almost ready for church...we got maybe a half inch of rain....so it's a little cooler...hope everyone reading has wonderful safe day.....
Afternoon, Buddies.
Hi to Alpiner, Patricia, and Darlene and everybody else looking in.
An achy everywhere day, including the ankle. Going to do basically ZERO and let the body catch up.
jane
jane, hope your "veg out" day works out.
Darlene, glad you got a little rain - always needed in your place.
alpiner and Patricia, your local festivals sound like fun.
Nothing exciting around here. My 5th (and last) Covid test was negative yesterday. So I guess I "escaped" exposure this time.
Happy midAugust to all the Buddies!
Mary...Congrats on the Great Escape! ;D
jane
Another hot day . Thunder clouds are hovering , so far no rain . There is a local reservoir visible from the freeway & where the water has receded are mounds of rocks .
This morning I thought a water pipe had broken in our front yard , There were streams of water , I called to my husband to come look . An emitter came out on a drip system line , then I found another line where an animal had chewed on it .
Hi Gals, I'm finally back in. We're doing fine and it's cooled off a bit, so I got a walk in Saturday and today. Was hurting too bad yesterday. We've had lots of storms here or the past month, but nothing severe. They've all been pretty short too. We've certainly made up our deficit from last year.
Melanie did okay with 2nd infusion, but drug is wearing off for the pain in her pelvis/hip, so she hopes the next one will take care of it. She has her CT scan the 23rd. Fingers crossed that it shows improvement. Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers.
My office still isn't functional, so my next issue will be really late.
We haven't found a new pastor for our church yet, but have some guest pastors willing to fill in. I'm doing the bulletins now in addition to greeting, help set things up and usher. It's a small church and a lot of the members can't help. John hands out hymnals and also helps with the offering.
The baby still hasn't arrived. Supposed to this week according to latest Dr. visit.
We don't have any vintage car parades around here as far as I know. Brian has a 68 Camaro that he restored and occasionally has in parades or shows.
Mary, it sounds like you had a great time and happy that you also escaped the Covid exposure.
Jane, I feel for you with your broken ankle. I've had a sprained ankle and that was bad enough. Too bad about having to replace your fridge. Why don't you like the dispensers on the door? I love them.
I get a cholesterol test Wed to see if my new Repatha drug is working. I have very high chol. and diet and statins don't help it. I have a bad reaction to statins since I had chemo 21 yrs ago. So this new drug is injected every 2 weeks and is supposed to be magic. We'll see. My cardiologist (new) was horrified at my levels and afraid of my having a stroke. My paternal grandparents both died of strokes, so I sure hope this works. Although, my mother also had very high levels and never had a stroke or heart attack.
Hi to all of you I haven't mentioned. Hope you're all having a good day. Sharon
Love and Hope to you, Sharon. Hopes for Melanie coming through with flying colors and great good health, and you as well and all. May there be No Strokes in your future!
Sharon...I hope, too, that Melanie comes through and gets help for her pain.
I don't want any dispensers in the door because I can't use them.
There is no basement under our kitchen and around here those lines would freeze in the winter. I prefer to buy a bag of ice and not have to worry about the water lines that would have to be put in place.
Speaking of which...Phil called a few minutes ago and said the fridge was at the store and they'll bring Thursday morning. HURRAH!
The nurse called with my blood levels and said all was good. I asked about SED (inflammation) and she said.."Oh...uh...it's 64. I'll
send report to your rheumatologist." It was 47 when he added on to the prednisone and added arava. Obviously not helping. :(
Beautiful day here...cooler than normal...low 50s tonight and so much nicer than those humid high 80s!
Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning buddies...it's cooling off a little bit...thankful for that...school has started back here..prayers for our teachers and children...I'm having carpet replaced in my bedroom...be glad when that's finished...Jane glad you had a good Dr report...what do you take for blood pressure....I have such bad side effects with the one I take....Dr doesn't seem concerned..Sharon hope you get your office done the way you want it...hi to all looking in...have a safe great day
Good morning, another cloudy, filled with rain periods type of day. This weather is generally Interior August weather. If the old norms hold out, September will be cool but beautiful, and October will see the fall colors and leaf fall. Halloween should bring the first snow. Of course, nothing is generally normal, as we've seen over the past three years.
I have low blood pressure, 90 over 60, which is a root cause of my falls. I will feel what I can only describe as a sudden flush of vibrating heat before I momentarily pass out and fall. I'm told there is no oxygen in my platelets, and I cannot donate blood, and it is also why taking any blood is a complicated procedure. Again it's also the reason for my MedicAlert and balance issues. It is from the paternal side of the family, and I was the "lucky recipient."
It is not treatable with drugs but with care, diet, and iron supplements. It tends to come and go in periods every ten to fifteen years, but I think it's progressing with age. The doctors and I hadn't connected it with my falls until I mentioned the preceding heat and vibration.
It is not close to the issues and medical issues associated with high blood pressure, but it has its associations.
We're in for a rainy couple of days. Sounds good to me! After this week, I'll take a couple of cool, rainy days!
Darlene...I'm on metropolol (correct spelling?) and it seems to be working for me. My BP usually runs high, but at ortho 3 weeks ago it was 120/60 and 127/70. Surprise as it's usually 145+/80+
I did a walk around in WalMart and the other grocery store here for some needed items for the weekend. It's been 3 weeks since I've been "shopping," using up what I had in the freezer or bringing home left overs from lunches out.
I'm getting used to my new fridge and tossing out a lot of stuff I've had too long or has been without refrigeration for too long. It's time to start with new things.
Take care and stay healthy. Hoping to see posts from our Maryz, MaryPage, Marilyn, Alpiner, Jeanne, etc.
jane
Nothing exciting around here. Great day yesterday with mani/pedi/haircut in the morning. Oh, yes - I did get hacked on Facebook. Guess it was just my turn. But I've notified them, changed my password, etc. What a pain!
Glad you got your new fridge hooked up, jane. Great opportunity to throw away all that saved stuff.
YEAH...good for you, Maryz!
Chip left for Seattle several days ago to visit a friend. Daughter Becky arrived from Missouri to help me out. She & Debi have been over here every day since, and we have been having a truly wonderful visit. They have been doing a lot of very special cleaning chores of the unusual variety: picking up & moving the living room sofa so as to vacuum under it, getting all the spiders off the balcony that seems to breed them, cleaning out the refrigerator. But mostly we've been laughing our heads off over shared memories. I am most grateful for their company & their help. Life is Good!
Children can be wonderful, MaryPage!!!
MaryPage...how wonderful to have your girls there to do some "heavy" lifting!
Hi, Maryz! I hope all is well in TN.
It's a rainy Saturday in NE Iowa...storms off and on, "they" say. I hope so. I'm in the mood for that kind of day.
jane
We went to church this morning , came home had a bite to eat & went to a historical society meeting . We meet in the women's club here in town which was the old town hall back in the late 1800's . I doubt the building has a/c , i was quite warm . I just checked the weather online & it is 87F ! The speaker spoke about local bees & honey production . I fell asleep !!
Hi every Buddy.Did you miss me.? I have no excuse or reason why I was AWOL. II really haven't been on my computer very much, except t print out email and forms from the person I have retained to get Keith on every available program possible for someone in his condition.This is someone who has worked for the county and the county or the state does not tell you the ins an douts of working the forms for special proms. On this one ey will not count my income and assets. Whew
good.thing I put everything in my name and got a POA.
I( have had to go back and correct so many mistakes. DRAT!!!_
I bought him a transport chair so I can get him around easier. He doesn't think he needs one but he practically walk in place his steps are do tiny. It is referred to the Alzheimes shuffle according to the nurse at his Dr office,
Good Afternoon, Buddies.
Alpiner...whew 87 degrees is too hot for me inside, too.
Marilyn...transport chairs are nice. I had one for Ray, too, when he just couldn't manage walking far.
I had more xrays this morning and saw the Ortho woman. She says I can start to walk around the house without the "boot" in two weeks and come back for xrays again and see her in a month from now.
I went on to WalMart for Part 1 of groceries, came home and put them away, ate lunch and rested a bit. Then off to Fareway for Part 2 of groceries...and home again to rest. It's gotten very hot and humid and HIGH UV warnings.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Marilyn, good to hear from you. Getting paperwork done is such a pain, but I'm glad you've gotten all your assets under your control. So important.
jane, glad you're fracture is healing well. I'm sure going to the grocery stores is not much fun.
Nothing unusual going on here. Usual August weather this week - temps in the high 80s, but unusually no rain predicted and lower humidity.
Yea...we are getting rain...3 inches yesterday and more in the forecast...and much cooler...Marlyin the transport chair will help a lot...I had one for my husband also ...Jane bet you are glad to get rid of the boot..MARY. glad you had the extra family help...Sharon I have high cholesterol also...Hi to ALPINER...Patrica and others reading....I will be doing inside stuff today...but not complaining...love the rain
Darlene...no, still have the &^%$ boot...Glad you got rain. It looks like a monsoon hit Dallas area. Wow. We're to have rain Wed. and Thurs.
Maryz...you're sure right about all the paperwork for Marilyn...but necessary to get it done.
Marilyn...hope the paperwork is going ok.
I did some paperwork myself this morning...wrote those checks for house taxes and income tax estimates for fed and Iowa. They all come due in Sept.
Now off to pick up two meds...thank heavens I can use the driveup window in the alley behind the drug store.
jane
Good morning, Lovelies!
The weather continues to be very scary...it looks like the South is drowning in rain. 12" in one day? Wow...that's scary.
Nothing so drastic here, thank heavens.
I'm still just sitting here with my leg propped up on an ottoman (SP?)
Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi everyone. Melanie's CT scan showed no improvement, so she will get a different drug this Fri. So disappointed and worried.
Jocelyne finally had her baby this morning, a girl 8 lbs 3 oz, named Jolie. She was supposed to be induced at 7AM but her labor started at 1:45 AM and she delivered at 5:45! So happy for them. That's #5 great grand!
They finally set up a new office for me last Friday, so I have now finished the Sept. issue except for proofing and printing which will be done today.
Mary, we've been having temps in the low 80's but it is now creeping up to 90 for next week. Some rain. Glad you're testing negative.
Darlene, glad you got some rain.
Thank you Mary Page for your love & hope. Need both.
Marilyn, I hope you got all your paperwork done. That is such a trial. Hugs.
Jane, I hope you get rid of the boot before long. It must be difficult. Now I understand about the fridge dispenser. It must be hard doing your grocery shopping. Do you use the motorized carts? I'm sorry your SED rate is up and the meds didn't work.
Good news on my cholesterol. It was 251 and after 5 shots, it is down to 199! They want it under 200. My ldl & triglycerides are still a little high though.
Alpiner, what a mess with your sprinkling system. Hope it's all fixed now and that the animal doesn't chew on it any more.
Patricia, that is really scary about your low BP effects. I hope you use a walker for stability.
I need to go eat so that I can go to my proofing meeting at 1:30.
Stay safe everyone and have a good day. Sharon
Sharon...you know we all are holding your Melanie in our LIGHT. They have so many new drugs since I did chemo 32 years ago and it's easier on the good parts of her body.
Congrats on #5. The name Jolie is so cute.
Yes, the "boot"...sort of like a cement block combat boot to me...is a royal pain. No, the carts won't work for me, I don't think. Crawling in and out would be more trouble than it's worth. I couldn't reach what I need...bad enough being short...but everything I need is always up, up, up, so I ask men or the woman with them, if I can "borrow his muscle" and get me what I need down. It's worked so far. Clerks are impossible to find.
Glad your office is ready finally.
Our temps are moderating...hard to believe it's the end of August. I love the cooler temps and the coming of fall.
Covid still high here. I haven't inquired about the new shot. I guess I'll wait and ask my rheumatologist.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
Oh Boy! Do I ever relate to THAT!
I am a shortie, too; and have lost even more height to a crumbling spine.
It has been some years since I have been to a grocery; since Covid started, in fact. Son Chip does ALL of our shopping, other than stuff I buy on line. We call it foraging, what he does, or hunter-gathering. But for years now, when I was out shopping, I would wait until a tall person came along, and I would ask them to please reach down a can or something for me. Seemed like EVERYthing I wanted was out of my reach!
I have Never found a single person unwilling or seem to be annoyed. Most of us are really nice people, you know!
Even had a very nice gentleman ask, "Do you want me to check the date on this for you" (the print was very tiny)?
I've even asked women who are tall to reach things for me. They're nice too! I used to be 5 feet tall, but now it's more like 4'10". And I have what my daughter and I refer to as "dinosaur arms" relating to the T-Rex! Of course, if I had the physical build of a T-Rex I could just knock things off the shelves! LOL !
MaryPage I'm also a shorty . I was 5ft. 1-1/2 in. I have shrunk to 4ft. 10-1/2 in . I also wait for a taller person to come along when I can't reach a shelf . All are very nice & helpful . Friday a young woman helped me with a quart of buttermilk . We got to talking & she said I looked like her mother . She brought up her mother's picture on her cellphone & yes we do resemble one another ! /size]
I was 5'3½" in my healthier years. 5'2" and shrinking now. No other way to go. My weight has gone back to what it was when I was 19, but there is something wrong with the way it distributes itself now. Not the same as back then, at all, at all!
MaryPage, Alpiner, Tomereader....People really are nice and kind to help us ...uh....people of a certain age...and size...who cannot reach high up things! :smitten:
We were suppose to have rain today...got all of 6 drops on the windshield.
:uglystupid2:
My back and hips really hurt last night, and I was able to get an appt for this morning at 10:00 am with the hospital massage therapist. I love that they have online booking, so I could get in.
Nothing else new here. It is to cool down and I'll love that.
Stay safe and healthy.
jane
..Good morning....I'm what is called flooded in....we had 4 inches a few days ago ..5 inches today so far and still raining...we are surrounded by rivers and all are flood def...no way in or out...we have been praying for rain...God answered our prayers in a big way...so I'm reading and watching TV...long as we have electricity...hope everyone is safe and having a great day
CC, I've read that the west, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Nevada are all flooding after a summer of fires. I believe we're all hoping for winter and more weather stabilization.
YIKES! Darlene...good grief....STOP your rain dance. ::) Seriously, I hope you're safe and your family, too, and suffer no damage from all that "wet."
Patricia...hope all is ok in AK.
We were suppose to have rain, too, but I think it detoured to Darlene's part of Texas.
I haven't done much today except computer stuff, though I did go out for lunch, and brought home enough grilled chicken salad for supper, too.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Still raining....have a safe trouble free day..
Stay safe, Darlene!
jane
For me, summer is over. School is underway and it's Sept. (I go by meteorological seasons. (Sept., Oct., Nov = fall]
Nephew had to fly to Phoenix on Wed. It was 123 degrees when he got there...drought or excessive water throughout the south, extreme heat in west, etc., but "there's no global warming." Uh Huh. :idiot2:
I've been working on the online class I help with and catching up on my checkbook. I also have two loads of clothes going, and was able, for the first time, to stand in the shower. I've been using a shower chair, but it felt good to progress from that.
Nothing else new or exciting here. Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Gals. Not much new here. I did get the issue out last Friday and it was well received. I even received a lovely note from a neighbor thanking me for doing it and complimenting me on it.
I got the bulletin for church done yesterday and it has been printed.
I spent about 3 hours yesterday with 2 friends from Sun City where we moved from. They are both widows and interested in an independent living/continuing care center, so I gave them the grand tour of the grounds, my villa & my office & the clubhouse, then took them to lunch in the dining room. They seemed to like it, but this was the first look at a center for them, so they may not decide for quite a while.
Darlene, I was thinking of you when I heard about all the flooding in Austin. I hope it has gone down now and that you didn't have any damage.
I have always been relatively tall-- 5'7", but am now no more than 5'6", if that. It seems like the top shelves are getting higher and higher. However John has been doing the grocery shopping since we moved here. You are all right about people being helpful in reaching things for you. That was especially true when I was using the motorized cart when I had my knee surgery.
Just heard from Melanie that she got the pre-approval on the new drug, but they can't do the infusion till October 10. However she's on the wait list. But at least it means she will be go to the wedding and Lori's.
Not much else going on here. Take care, all of you and stay safe. Sharon
Sharon, I was the same, 5'7" for years, and then in 2019, suddenly became 5'6".
This first day of September continues August's drizzles, only going from 50 to 63 today. No leaves turning, but it's coming.
Sharon...good news on approval of new drug for Melanie.
Patricia...still pretty warm here.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Hi Buddies..rain finally stopped and roads open to cross...our rivers will be beautiful again..Sharon glad of the news on Melanie....my son goes once a month now for lab Jane hope you are also doing good....is ur boot off.Hi to all looking in....
Sharon, good news for Melanie. Enjoy all the weddings.
Darlene, glad your rain has slacked off, and hope enough of it "stuck" to help fill your reservoirs and ease your drought.
jane, I know how good it feels to start gaining movement again. Unfortunately, my movements won't be getting any better - just something to live with.
I used to be 7'5", but have no idea how much I've shrunk. When I'm asked my height at a doctor's office, I tell them "probably about 5'5". Oh, well....
It's still summer here - high on 90 today. They had a "family night" at dinner tonight, with tables set up outside, under a canopy. Not for this girl! I was perfectly happy to eat in the dining room with the a/c.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Darlene...hurrah on the rain stopping. No, boot still on...a few more weeks yet.
Mary...I'm with you. Inside with AC and no bugs is my preferred way to eat, too.
Storms this morning, but it looks as if that's passed on and now we're on our way to 90, too. UGH.
jane
Darlene, glad the rain has stopped and water has gone down.
Mary, I'm not going to any weddings. The wedding is Sangmin's niece, so the Korean families are involved. I do know the niece but not well enough to be invited. Her dad is Sangmin's younger brother and a dentist and the daughter followed in his footsteps and has joined his practice.
I spent the day driving and shopping back near Sun City and am exhausted. I wanted to go to another couple stores but my back and legs said no, so I came home.
While I was gone, men came by and replaced our 2 big windows that were fogged up. They are doing it for all the villas now. Whoo Hoo. They have also started the renovating at the clubhouse, so things are happening finally.
No other news here. I hope you are all well and having some cooler weather. We'll have some over Labor Day, but also rain.
Sharon
Sharon...glad you were able to get out and drive to some shopping near where you used to live. I just can't get in the mood to shop in person. I've become an internet shopper with the Covid and gun violence.
Hurrah on the new "unfogged" windows.
It's a dreary day here.
jane
It's nice to hear that everyone is getting out more or less new traumas.
Jane, my daughter, broke her foot at eight and kept complaining of the cast boot and itch. At a later date at the doctor's, he peeled off her heavy sock, and we discovered she had sliced off the entire cast leaving only a strip to show above the sock!
Wow! What a clever girl She was! What did she get a PhD. in?
She Must have gotten one!
Patricia...Oh, that kid. I'm glad they have this air cast that I can take off and not a plaster cast. I saw on one of the football games a player with a cast like this one. SO, it's quite "sporty," I guess. Can I claim it's a "sports injury?" :2funny:
It's been a dreary day here. I'm now going to watch the Ohio State / Notre Dame game.
jane
Happy Labor Day, Buddies!
It's a dreary day here and the leaves are changing in a tree in a neighbor's yard I can see from my chair in my fam room/sunroom. [There are 7 windows here, plus two outside doors.]
I have no plans for anything today...It's the end of summer, for me and the 61 degree temp reinforces that. I enjoy the cooler weather.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning..Happy Labor Day....that's what I will be doing...laundry..clean house and Mabe pull a few weeds....my yard man is way behind due to all the rain...so at least I'm on his list...I don't do mowing...weed eat. Any more My family did their own thing this holiday....so it was a quite one for me...have a great day and rest of week
Good morning Jane, CC and the rest following. Today is another cloudy one with a light rain earlier. It is slowly cooling down over time, and while the winter clouds are moving in, there has been no sign of autumn coloring.
I had some shopping yesterday afternoon with friends, a quick trip to pay some bills, and then home. Today will be the second of four-part maintenance, where I will spend the afternoon away and then plan my grocery list and chart what bills need to be reserved. Tomorrow, Amazon is due, and then another trip to town for another appointment.
Good Morning, Buddies!
It's definitely feeling more like fall out there...and I'm glad for that.
Nothing exciting here. I'm off for a haircut this morning.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Nothing much from this part of the world, either. Tomorrow should be lovely for midSeptember around here - highs in the low 80s, no rain, and low humidity.
Margaret's had a bad cold (negative for Covid), but is still going to take me to my hair cut/mani/pedi appointment tomorrow. :D
Happy almost-Fall to all the Buddies!
Mary...enjoy that "beauty" day out with Margaret. I got my hair cut yesterday and have had to let the pedi slide until the ortho gives the OK.
We're in the "is it summer or fall" weather cycle...this morning is long pants...a first since probably May...but I may go shorter by the end of the day. :2funny:
Ankle is slowly progressing...I've not had to use the walkers, but I do take the cane when I'm out for groceries, etc. We have a very rainy weekend forecast, so that'll be a good time for me to drag up some fall decorations from the basement.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
:cup: :happydance: :hello:
Lots of change coming to the UK this morning with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
I had an appt. this morning with my oncologist . All was okay but my breathing is giving me fits . I was out of breath when checking in & my blood oxygen was lower & heart rate was higher . The doctor is scheduling me for a CT scan . I have a portable oxygen machine & she said to not hesitate to use it .
Alpiner....I hope the oxygen you have available to you can help you breathe easier. Ray had a portable unit, too, but he needed more oxygen than it could provide, so we had the big "tubes" delivered every week and used two concentrators here...one downstairs and one up stairs so I could switch the tubing between the two when we went up for bed. I hope you're not experiencing rolling blackouts or have a generator at home.
jane
So far the tropical storm hasn't gotten here . I need to do grocery shopping today & plan to leave early so I can get back home early .
Alpiner...we're supposed to get a lot of rain tomorrow, so, I, too, got out early to the grocery and FarmFleet for birdseed.
The wind has really picked up and the temps have fallen to 83 from the low 90s.
Stay safe!
jane
Good morning to all...pretty quite in my small space...it has cooled down some...we don't usually get a cold front till last Oct...I had Dr Appt yesterday..he changed my B/P med again...seems it's hard to get one that keeps it in a good range...hope everyone is well and staying safe...have a great weekend
When I arrived home yesterday from grocery shopping my husband told me a 70ft. Torrey Pine tree had fallen over about 10:00 a.m. It was along our driveway & I didn't see it !
Hi Gals. The passing of Queen Elizabeth is truly the end of an era. I remember her coronation. She seemed to be a great leader for the UK.
Not much going on here either. Light rain this morning with more predicted later. I'm not going anywhere until dinner, so no problem for me.
Melanie's infusion was changed to Sept 19th so that's good. Her energy is about back to normal now and they left yesterday for Chicago & the wedding and a get-together with Lori.
I made reservations for my trip to Lori's and Jocelyne's for Oct. 21. I can't wait. John decided not to go because it was so expensive.
I got all the pet pictures in the newsletter this week. Quite a hassle to get them all placed right and with the captions. So the 1st page is finished. I have an article written for the 2nd page too, but will have to wait for the activity pics and new residents list till a little later.
Jane, glad your ankle is improving.
Alpiner, I hope you get rain but not floods or mudslides.
Darlene, how's your son?
Mary, hope you don't catch Margaret's cold.
That's about all I can think of of interest here. Just doing laundry today.
Sharon
alpiner, sorry about the loss of your tree. And such a big one, too.
Darlene, glad you're getting a coolness break.
Sharon, good to hear some good news about Melanie. I know you'll enjoy your trip next month.
Like all of us, I'm sure, I've been watching a lot of the coverage about the Queen. Such a lovely lady she was. And to go so quickly (at least as far as we know). We'll keep watching and sending good wishes to the new King.
It's a real fall day here today....temps in 60s and rainy. I got up early and went down to Farmers' Market for banana bread with nuts. NO luck. Only the kind without nuts, so I'll have to try next Sat.
The Baby Girl the niece and nephew were expecting to be Grandchild #2 arrived about 1:00 today. Alex went into labor about 4:00am...went to hospital about 8:00 and baby arrived 5 hours later. Patricia's mother and dad aren't well...Dad's in the hospital in Kalispell with sepsis, pneumonia, had a mild heart attack, UTI, etc. She just called to say she's flying out tomorrow. Those of us who've been through this stress with our own parents understand her stress level.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning..Sharon...my son..Johnny is tolerating the chemo pill well..so far labs been good..thanks for asking and appreciate continued prayers..ALPINER sorry you lost a tree...I love trees in the yard...I have lost a couple also...Jane glad you are able to get around with just a cane...I have to be careful...seem to be so clumbsy sometimes...have a great blessed Sunday...I too was saddened by The Queens passing...awesome lady
Good morning. Everyone has so much going on in their lives and such warm temperatures compared to here. We have cloudy and 35, and I have another day of legal and seasonal paperwork, with one related appointment Monday and a last on the 19th.
Last week's cold spell and days of rain brought out the orange colors in the greenery, and I expect the other colors to follow soon.
Good Morning, Patricia and Darlene.
It's a delightful 60 this morning...and I went out and walked around the yard a bit.
So wonderful to hear Johnny is doing well with the chemo pill. My neighbor thought that's what he could do...but oncologist said no...so he goes for the infustion every three weeks. He seems to be handling that well.
His melanoma has spread from his head to his neck, at least.
Take care and stay safe. Off to watch football this afternoon.
jane
This evening we had just gotten home from Sunday evening church service & I was removing my hearing aids when I dropped one . I heard it hit my wood dresser , we couldn't find it & thought we look for it in the morning . Then I looked at the front to the dresser & there it was hanging on one of the ornate drawer pulls ! The dresser is a victorian oak dresser which had been my husband's grandmother's . I learned some thing from this . I will sit on the bed from now on when removing the hearing aids !!
Good morning; they say the latest cold spell has moved east and our overnight low rose from yesterday's 35 to this morning's 47. However, in an arctic August, the rains will return. Radar shows it all around us with the bulk to the northwest.
Brown colors have joined the intensifying orange colors in our outside greenery with the orange carnations pulled across the street and their beds winterized. With the last two record-breaking winters in mind, everyone is preparing for more broken records.
Claire and her neighbors are busy preparing for winter, and most of the nearby grounds have been cleared, raked, and turned over. Dora, Alan, and others in the foothills are also finishing their winter grounds preparation. It's as if everyone knows that the shoe will drop, and they want to be ready for it this time.
Nothing newsworthy here other than I'm finishing a round of inspections, meetings, and paperwork. Monday's appointment on the 19th and two forms are waiting to finish, and I can officially end this summer.
Alpiner...great the hearing aid was hanging on your dresser drawer. ;)
Patricia...leaves are changing slowly here and some trees are slowly dropping their leaves. It's pleasantly cool...and today has been a bit of a drippy morning...comes and goes. With a purse and cane, I can't also manage an umbrella...so I got a bit damp...but SURPRISE! I didn't melt!! :D
My key fob for the car suddenly started giving me strange messages.
It wouldn't open the doors unless I pressed the unlock, and the car said no remote when I tried to start it, but it did start. I stopped in the Chevy/Buick/GMC dealer ship and a young man in service dept switched the battery for a new one...and it works perfectly now. I didn't want to be caught somewhere where the doors wouldn't open or the car wouldn't start.
After my grocery run to WalMart, I brought that stuff home and went back downtown for lunch. Home now to relax, watch some News programs and read.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I got a call today about an appt. with a pulmonary dr. & will be seeing him next week .
Alpiner...good news you can see the pulmonologist so quickly. He'll have good ideas for you to ease your breathing problems, I'm sure.
Nice, cool day here. Getting into the 40s overnight. Fall is definitely here.
jane
alpiner, let us know how the visit with the pulmonologist goes. I was glad I went to see one about 5 years ago. I was diagnosed with "mild to moderate COPD". I had been a smoker, but had quit in the early 1980s, so it can happen even if you smoked and quit a long time ago. Good luck.
All going well here. We're having a touch a fall, too. No colors on the trees yet, but temps were in the 50s last night. We're back to the upper 80s by the end of the week, so summer isn't over for us yet.
My breathing problem goes back to when I wa in the 3rd grade, I fell when I was playing on the rings (rings suspended on a chain ). My parents were poor & I wasn't taken for a check up . The fall caused my back to be crooked & I have scoliosis now . My right ribs are pinching my lung & making it smaller .
YIKES! Alpiner...hope the pulmonologist can help you breathe easier.
One of those early fall days where it's sweatshirt and pants weather on arising...49...and shorts and tee shirt by 11:00. I even took this wonky ankle out for a very short walk this morning.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Same with me, Mary. I was always a light smoker: no more than half of a pack a day, EVer. Quit when I was pregnant, and when the mood struck me. Quit forever in 1983. Yet I have C.O.P.D. I have oxygen on hand all the time now.
I find that when I get in a conversation with the younger generations, and right now, in my daily world, there is no other kind or sort of generation, and I try to explain to them that EVERYone smoked beck in those days, I really feel they don't believe me. They just cannot relate to such a statement, and they think me more than a little tetched in the head.
Now THERE's an old expression for you!
MaryPage...BUT, you're 100% right.
TV had commercials with doctors smoking; it was in every movie and glamor photo. My neighbor, a retired MD, said he smoked so much there was a lighted cig in EVERYONE of his exam rooms. He added, "I don't know how my patients stood it." I remember smoking in a hospital room after my appendicitis was removed. One of the "not so good" old days. :idiot2:
jane
Hi Gals, I was a light smoker from college on but quit when the kids were small then restarted when I went back to teaching and finally quit in 95. I don't have any lung problems, at least yet--knock on wood.
It is wonderful weather here this week! Very cool in the morning and about 80 in the afternoon. Have taken a walk the past 2 days. Really no news here. Not much going on.
Oh, one piece of good news, the tree trimmers came and trimmed thee heck out of the trash tree that is right by out entry. It sheds bark, flowers, leaves, and berries that all get tracked into the house! I've been trying to get it cut down for 2 years, but the most they would do was trim it dramatically. It looks so much better. I don't know what kind of tree it is, maybe a variety of crepe myrtle, but I've never seen one with berries or shagbark. I definitely did a happy dance when I saw the men with their saws.
Darlene, glad your son is able take oral chemo and doing ok on it.
I'm worried about the side effects of Mel's new drug, but if it does the job, hopefully it will be worth it.
Jane, glad you are able to get out and walk a bit. I haven't gotten any winter clothes out yet but have put on some long-sleeved tops.
Hi Mary & Mary Page.
Found out today that we will have a clinic soon for boosters and flu shot. Definitely want to get them before I go north.
All for now. Enjoy the cooler weather. Sharon
Hi back 'atcha, Shirley.
I am over the moon this morning. Daughter Becky has emailed me from Kansas City, Missouri that my great grandson, Simon Whitty, is a national semi-finalist in the merit awards, or whatever it is they are called. Becky is a retired teacher, and understands these things. I do not, but she tells me it is a really big deal. Please excuse me for being puffed up and insufferable today.
Morning, Sharon and MaryPage...Congrats to Simon!
Nothing exciting here either...nice day.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Congrats to Simon, MaryPage. My daughter, Margaret, was a National Merit Semi-Finalist in the 1970s, and it is a big deal It definitely helps with scholarship applications.
Glad you got your trees trimmed, Sharon. We have our flu shots scheduled, too. 3 October, I think.
Our cool weather was just a tantalizer. We're to be back in the mid90s into next week. I think the first day of fall is currently predicted to be 95. Yuck!
I am so sorry for our Alaskan friends:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/photos-and-video-show-homes-in-alaska-ripped-from-their-foundations-as-a-massive-storm-surge-declared-a-disaster-by-the-governor-causes-extreme-coastal-flooding/ar-AA11Xml5?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=4632d6efb0224dfe84a00bc0446cf71c
Stay safe. I wish you well.
Hi, Diglady!
I think our Patricia is OK. She's in the interior...at Fairbanks, I believe.
Those on the coast are sure having an awful time of it.
And now hurricanes to the south. Among the floods, the wildfires, the drought, it seems we've had it all.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning from the Interior at a cloudy 40 degrees and rain, This is normal September weather, and we should see another temperature drop and leaf drop before the end of the month. October should be cool, crisp, and colorful as we await the first snow nominally by Halloween.
Thank you for your sympathy, Dig, but the western plains, broken up by the Bering Sea and the Chukchi Sea, is a vast coastal watershed. Storms from the seas are expected, with the Bering especially turbulent. However, like everything else, climate change has roiled these storms to the max, and information about the incoming storm was sent out, and people prepared, bringing in the fishing boats offshore and tying everything down as possible, which is why there have been no reports of injuries. The majority of the population on the plains is indigenous, Inupiat, and has lived there for thousands of years.
I worried about you, too, Patricia; but Jane's remarks brought me reassurance. Thank you, Jane.
I think I have told you before about my great grandson, Miles. He of the "Today I am going to learn to fly, and I need to make a parachute" caper. Miles is in second grade this year. He was recently absent from The Country School, where his mother teaches Science to all the grades, due to a bug ravaging our area at present. Melissa, mother of MIles (actually, I probably need to start putting that in caps) said she really learned how popular Miles is when so very many children came up and asked her about him and commented how very nice he is. Melissa was touched, but his P.E. teacher found in him a problem she swears she has never encountered previously. Well, I just bet she hasn't!
She is teaching the class to play Soccer. Turns out Miles might make a good player, only. Only he does not think it "nice" to take the ball from the other team.
Hi everyone...I've been watching the Queens funeral.....very impressive...there seems to be different kind of bad weather everywhere...my daughter in-law is on a cruise..but don't think it's the direction she's going...Australia...Patrica hope all is well with you...Jane how is your ankle doing......not much going on with me....hope everyone has a great coming week
MaryPage...Hmmmm...I don't think young Miles has a career in soccer or any team sport in his immediate future!
What a cutie.
Darlene...I had an appt today with Ortho and can take off the boot. She showed me the xray...bone appears to be all one piece now and no space in the middle of it that the first xray had. One more appt in a month for the formal goodbye to Ortho!
Tomorrow they're saying to be record breaking heat for this time of year!
Then a cold front comes in with much cooler temps. I like the sound of that. While I was at hospital for ortho appt, I also could get my blood draw done for next week's rheumatology appt.
Hospital requires masks for all entering.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
According to the TV weather guessers, it's to be a scorcher today....very unusual for this late in Sept. and then much cooler. So, I'm going to sit this day out here in my AC and then maybe I can turn some off for the next weeks.
Disappointed my blood work yesterday still shows high inflammation. I see rheumatology next week...hope they have another plan. Even doubling the Arava only took 3 points off the inflammation and CR-P has also increased above normal.
I hope you all stay safe and healthy,
jane
Sorry about your blood levels, jane. Certainly no fun!
Two record setting days for heat here. Nashville hit 99 today (2* above the previous record. And tomorrow is also predicted to be 99. And, of course, heat index in triple digits. Fortunately. a cool front comes through on Thursday, and we're back to more normal low 80s and upper 70s. We can only hope.
Mary...that sounds like the heat wave we got...broke all kind of records...100 degrees in NW Iowa. Only got to 96 here. Today is much nicer.
I even got out for 2 15 minute walks. Trying to build up my stamina after 8 weeks in the cast.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Oh, Jane Dear, I AM that glad the cast is now old news, and I AM sorry about the news re the blood tests. We just flat out all of us belong to that group of human beings for whom life is just one damn thing after another. Well, for me, at least, the bad stuff is sufferable as long as the beautiful little bits remain and crop up on a daily basis to remind us how lovely living truly is!
Congratulations to Miles! That is definitely a big deal. I don't blame you for busting your buttons!
It's in the 90's here today but supposed to cool way down the rest of the week.
Patricia, glad you're safe.
Jane, hurrah for getting rid of the boot. Just don't overdo.
Melanie had her new chemo Monday and didn't have any bad side effects, just tired. Just hope it is effective.
Not much going on here. Hope to finish my Oct. issue this weekend.
Hi to everyone and stay safe. Enjoy the fall weather. Sharon
Evening, Buddies!
Sharon...glad Melanie's new chemo worked out ok for her.
MaryPage...Boy, that's the truth!
A beautiful fall day here...so bearable now. Even better when my trip to the dentist turned out good (except for the bill ::)
and so off the hook until next April. I also got one grocery store trip done and was pulling in my garage when I remembered two things I had wanted to get at the other grocery. But, that's for tomorrow.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Confession Time! Whenever I am feeling guilty, I find a strong compulsion to express that guilt, even if I totally lack the powers required for me to have been the least bit responsible for the thing shoving Guilt into my stomach. The bottom line is that I have no powers whatsoever to have made matters otherwise. No one has appointed me Chairman of the Weather.
What I am guilty of is living in a divine section of the country where the summer has been quite lovely, there have been no Great storms or Bad Weather Events, no huge fires, no floods. We have enjoyed warm, but not unbearably so, temps with a most enjoyable breeze from our gorgeous bay waters dotted with the white, white sails of summer. And Autumn and Spring are even more marvelous than the summer days. Old age pulled me out of my beloved Virginia back in the year 2000 so as to be situated pretty much in the middle of my wonderful family, and now I all but root for NAVY in their competitive games. Except when they play ARMY. I am still my father's daughter, and that would be sacrilege of the very worst kind and sort. So it's "GO ARMY; BEAT NAVY!" for me, and everyone is most kind and understanding.
Hi Everybuddy....it's finally getting a little bit cooler and we got a nice rain shower early this morning...so I got my walk in and it was good to do that...Sharon hope ur Melanie is doing ok...my son Johnny will have a pet scan end of next month...praying for good results...Jane I have to drive 40 miles one way to shop...which has Walmart and HEB.....wish I had home delivery here...I always have a list and still miss getting things.....haven't seen Marlyin post lately...does anyone ever hear any about Sue..Hi to all reading...have a great week
Hi, All...
Darlene...no word from Sue. I don't think she's able to anymore. I know she's in a memory unit. Her boys worried about her living alone and forgetting so many things...like eating, etc.
Back from rheumatologist...he wants me to have a CT scan if they can get the ok from Medicare.
Clinic requiring masks. I love their valet parking...
42 when I left this morning, but up to high 50s now.
Nothing exciting. I didn't even stop to shop at the mall. Just not interested in that when I can buy what I want that I know will fit online.
I'm going to clinic here for flu shot Saturday morning and get my next Covid booster at 2:15 on Oct. 7 at a local drugstore.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
It has been quiet in here. I hope "no news" means "good news". That's the case here, anyway. Other than some local drama - one staff member fired because of friction with a couple of residents (not me), and another leaving because the job here is just not a good fit for her (she needs to be somewhere where she can have more one-on-one with fewer residents). Oh, well.
I just keep knitting (working on an afghan now) and working on-line word games. The only other news is that I should be getting two more great-grandbabies next spring. I hope that works out, in any case.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Good morning, Mary, and whoever comes in later.
Nothing exciting here either....coldest morning so far and frost warnings were out. It's a clear, bright morning now and I hope to get out and walk a bit when the temps rise a bit.
I also get a haircut at 11:15. That'll be the big news for me. I'm going on Sat. for my flu shot and then next Fri (10/7) for my covid bivalent (SP?) booster. A local drugstore seems to be the only one who has it.
Florida is in for a difficult day it seems.
jane
I had a CT scan yesterday , my breathing has been irregular & at my oncologist office I could barely talk after walking down a long hallway . The dr. wanted the CT scan & also for me to see a pulmonary dr . A vein on the the back of my left hand was used to inject the dye & now there is a huge discoloration . Looks like I was in a fist fight ! I'm on oxygen at night because my breathing is irregular .
Alpiner...
Good to get the info to the doctors so they can help with your breathing.
jane
Alpiner, that sounds so much like me! I really like my pulmonologist, now that I have one of those. I am getting too senile to keep up with all the ologists I have these days. I content myself, well, sort of, in thinking it is folk like me that keep them all in business!
And we finally know what Queen Elizabeth died of: Old Age! Now that makes perfect sense to me, albeit it is the first time I've heard of it actually written on a death certificate!
Oh, and Mary! It is Such fun looking forward to more great grandbabies coming along! Congratulations!
Hi Gals, I'm still doing the same things. We survived the edge of Ian with just rain and light wind, no loss of power.
I finished my newsletter for Oct. yesterday, but the director is having trouble printing it--I guess because I have so many pictures in it this time. This was my Pet Parade issue. I had those who wanted to to send me pictures of their pets & their names. It was a pain to get them all in and spaced right, but I think everyone will be happy with it.
I got my hair done this AM. I was really shaggy because she had been on vacation last week.
Melanie is very tired because her blood count is very low due to the chemo. She's kind of down because she is having to stay in so as not to catch anything.
Our weather has been in the 60's! I finally boxed up my capris and got my cords out.
Patricia, glad you're safe.
Mary, how wonderful to have 2 new great grands! How many does that make you now? I have 5 so far.
Darlene, I hope the PET scan shows good results! Nice you're cooler too.
Jane, glad you can get out and about now, even with a cane. I had to walk to the clubhouse today because transport wasn't available. I used my walker though and was able to get a ride back. I've been having a lot of back & knee pain and am going to start PT again to strengthen my legs. They are so weak.
Tomorrow is a WALGREENS senior day and I have a long list. John usualy goes, but I have some makeup, etc I need.
The 21st, I am flying up to Chicago to see Lori & her new condo, and then on to Minneapolis to see the baby and the boys. I just couldn't bare waiting any longer. I'm going by myself because John has a bridge tournament. I will only be gone about 5 or 6 days. Thank goodness for wheelchairs in the airports.
We had the 150th church anniversary the 25th. It was just great and so nice to see everyone again.
Must go. Almost time to leave for dinner. Stay well everyone, especially Alpiner. Sharon
Beautiful day here, and I even managed to walk for 15 minutes. I have a lot of stamina to build back up after the broken ankle sidelined my walking.
The wasp people canceled and now will be here Thursday.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Jane, I'm sorry your ankle is still giving you issues. While I've never broken my ankle, my Feb. 2021 sprained ankle and hip wrench give me some idea of what you've gone through. I'm hoping you feel much more like yourself sooner rather than later!
Hello to Sharon, MaryPage, Marilyn, CC, Alpiner, and others coming next.
Thanks, Patricia. I just want it healed before we face ice and snow. :2funny:
Another beautiful day here and I got out fairly early for a few items.
Rains and cooler weather to come tomorrow.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I'm looking for a single ski pole or a cane with an embedded blade. My wonky balance doesn't do well in snow.
Patricia, you have a whole different set of walking challenges. ;D
jane, good luck with your ankle strengthening. It's tough, I know.
Sharon, these will be great-grands #3 and #4 - probably due in late spring. The pregnancies have not been officially announced yet.
alpiner, hope you're getting your health issues under control.
Darlene, glad your son is doing well with his treatments.
Nothing exciting going on around here. Only exciting things happening are a video-conference with my financial counsellor on Thursday, and lunch out with Margaret and a couple of her friends on Friday (It's her birthday).
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Hi ....Good to read all the post...I haven't been good to do that....I am having trouble again getting a medication that will control my blood pressure without the awful side effects...I had to get a new Dr due to my other retired.....does anyone else have that problem with meds?..The weather has been nice and I'm back walking....Hi to all reading... I did get my flu shot already.....stay well and safe
Patricia...
Try looking at these...https://www.amazon.com/walking-stick-ice/s?k=walking+stick+for+ice
they may be what you're looking for.
It's a great idea for icy conditions
Darlene...sorry you're getting unmanageable side effects with your BP meds. Maybe this new doctor has some new ideas.
jane.
Thank you, Jane; reasonable price, in stock(Many poles were not); and I learned it's called a trekking pole. I just ordered this on Amazon, $22.98 with coupontrekking poles.jpg
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Patricia...glad that helped.
Dreary day here...raining on and off. Joints don't like it so just sitting with my heating pads and reading.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
One reason I posted the info is that many seniors have trouble with their balance and or falling.
True! True!
And especially those of us who live in the "cold,ice,snow belt."
I'm waiting for the Orkin people to come and try to find the wasps' nests that are producing so many of those critters. Unfortunately no sun today so they aren't buzzing around.
Nor am I. This weather is tough on my body.
jane
Good morning....was not able to sign in yesterday..glad to see It working for me this morning...Thanks Michael....I thought I had Janes email...but do not....have a great day
Oncologists's office called about the CT scan . No cancer !! I will see her the end of October for more results .
HURRAH, ALpiner!
Darlene...just click on my name above this post, and you'll get my email.
This site was goofy for the last couple days. I emailed Michael, and it seems he's got it fixed now.
jane
Ok Jane...thanks..so far able to sign in....I had to go for the big squeeze today...glad that's over for another year...we are having cool mornings but hot afternoons..ALPINER good news on your scan...hi to all looking in
alpiner and Darlene - glad you got good test results. Always good for a big "whew!!".
Tennessee weather is so crazy. Prediction is for a high of 68 tomorrow, 72 on Sunday, and then 85 or more on Wednesday. Then back to around 70 the next weekend. Sigh...
Margaret and I went out to lunch with three of her friends today to celebrate her 65th birthday. The little local Asian-fusion restaurant where we went has such good food, so a special day.
I had my end-of-year video meeting with my financial counselor/manager. She has done such a good job for me since John died. My "portfolio" (sounds SO pretentious) has decreased some this year, as expected, but I'm still doing pretty well, and I'm not in any financial difficulties. Looking forward to the next increase.
Have a good weekend, Buddies - may your team win!
Saturday morning greetings, Buddies!
Mary...Good news from financial adviser...same news I got...but to be expected in these goofy times. I'm sure glad someone(s) else takes care of that.
My friend Kathy spent 4 hours in the ER yesterdaY...had a brain scan, ultrasound of her leg, and EKG, but still went out to dinner with me. I drove since 4 hours for her and Gary would have worn me out. They're leaving for a 2+ week trip in their RV on Tuesday...to the east coast. She still doesn't know what's wrong...but she has to hold onto someone to walk.
I had my 5th Covid shot on Friday and just feel a little "funky" today, so doing nothing but reading and watching football.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane I had my last booster...for now, on the fourth. This makes 2 shots and three boosters.
In the last thirty days,
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=224529
I got my flu shot today. I don't know when they'll bring the #3 Covid booster.
Evening, Buddies...
I'm just getting online. A Technician has been here, essentially all day...9:30 to 4:30 transferring me to Fiber Optic. Finally he and the people he was talking to at the support finally have it working...and my phone working. I get my internet through my phone company.
I'm just glad it's finished. There was no option to not take it. The telephone company says they're replacing the "copper" wiring, so everyone has to switch. No charge, though they try to talk you into "for just $30 more a month....." but I know the words NO, thanks. And I use it. ;D
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning Buddies....just a short post...going to my daughters tomorrow...and she will take me to a Dr appt...still dealing with the right medication...and the last 3 days I have had extreme flushing to my skin....what's up with that.?..,Hope everyone has a great day....
Darlene...hope you get some relief and a med that works for you.
Beautiful day here...windy and clear.
stay safe,
jane
Hi Gals, can't remember when I last posted, but it's been a while. Weather has been gorgeous here except for some spitting rain earlier. Sunny now and 73. Some trees turning. There's a gorgeous red maple outside the Dining Hall window.
Alpiner, so glad to hear the good news. Darlene, you, too. I think mine is coming up before long.
I got my bivalent booster last Thursday. It was my 4th vax because I got Covid right before I was to get 2nd booster last spring and had to wait till now to get one. Glad since it covers some of the variants too. I got my flu shot yesterday here at a clinic. The Covid clinic is later in the month and I didn't want to wait because of my trip to see the baby, so got it at Walgreens. While I was at the shopping center where WG is located, I went to Barnes & Noble to get books for the boys to take with me. I finally found a children's book of Bible stories for the older boy. He's in 2nd grade now, so may be able to read them himself. The other boy, Liam, will be 5 the 20th so I got him 2 books. I'm sure I could have gotten them on Amazon, but I wanted to look at them and choose them better. Nearly killed me walking around so long. I'm used to having a cart when I shop to take the burden off my back, but naturally a book store doesn't have them.
I did the Bulletin for our Sunday church service this morning. Last week, I took a picture of the altar which I used on the cover. Looks nice.
Hope to go to the nursery Sat to get pansies for my balcony box. My petunias have bitten the dust and except for the geranium, the others look pretty sad. I'm trying to get my poinsettia from last Christmas to produce new red bracts by covering it at night. It'll be 6-8 WKS. before they do--if they do. It was such a pretty potted arrangement last Christmas and I have kept it going ever since. The last red bract just fell off a couple weeks ago.
I'm starting PT again to strengthen my legs and my back. I haven't been very good about walking since Bunny died and now am having to pay with weakness in my legs.
No other news here except that I leave for Lori & Joc's the 21st. Also heard from my bbf from HS & college that her daughter has just been diagnosed with BC! It never stops.
Take care all. Sharon
Sharon, I must have missed your posting that you had lost Bunny. I'm so sorry. I know your house feels so empty.
We've got a line of severe weather heading our way. I hope it fizzles out as evening comes on, and it gets nearer to us.
Margaret brought Henry by to see me this morning. He's such a sweetie! His parents went for her first OB visit this morning, and she is due in early May. Exciting time!
We have a forecast for rather scary weather coming in between four and seven tomorrow morning: the worst being possible tornadoes. It is most likely, though, that the weather will follow its usual pattern of hitting Washington, D.C. and then heading North towards Baltimore: skipping us here to the East. Hope so, anyway. Debi was going to come over at noon to watch the Hearing with me, but I have told her she may well need to stay home. We'll see what we get!
We missed the storm once again, having just very overcast skies with off & on again rain, but no winds to speak of. The bay has had no white caps, though it has been very busy. I expect those waves come from the storm going north to Delaware and the Susquehanna River. From Baltimore; not from here. Yours truly is fully safe & snug. I see NO signs of storm (scattered tree limbs, etc.) outside. Not so much as a twig out of place!
Sharon...I, too, missed the passing of Bunny. I'm sure that leaves a big hole in your family there. Enjoy your time with the girls.
MaryPage...glad you missed the storms.
I'm watching the hearing now.
Patricia is on her way here to go with me tomorrow to CR for the CT scan and drive me home. Her "check engine" light came on, so she called ahead and stopped in a town and got it looked at. They think she may have mistakenly put in E85 gasoline. She said that was possible, because she was looking at the prices. They told her to put in her regular gas and it'd dissipate, etc.
It's quite cool...45....and very windy. Guess fall is here. ;)
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning; 19 degrees at 9:46, and tomorrow is expected to warm up and bring more snow. I've finished my morning lineup of chores and routines, and this is the first day in 68 that I didn't have a paper to read and respond to or a big chore hanging over my head.
I'm almost afraid to trust this relief feeling without something else needing my attention!
Patricia, One of our three local Public Television channels has been showing a series of documentaries featuring Earth's rivers lately. They are truly Outstanding documentaries, and I feel I can recommend them to Everyone. You learn So Much really fascinating stuff!
They have done three (3) shows so far, and the one this week was about the Yukon. Wow! Frozen six (6) months each year! I loved, loved, loved the film, but I also learned I sure would not be a candidate for living up there! Cold? Wowzer!
I was surprised at the numbers of people & other animals living up there, though. I fell in love with the indigenous peoples showing and speaking of their salmon fishing. I had not realized those parts were experiencing and suffering from Climate Change so much also.
MaryPage, I live next to five rivers, all of which flow in or out of the Yukon which is close by. Yes, I live in the arctic, but the arctic is also a dry climate with little or no humidity. I froze in southern wet climates.
This morning our low was 12, but many folks were outdoors in hoodies. Plus twelve has a very different feel in a dry versus a wet climate.
That said, I'm so glad you're learning about the Yukon, a river we share with Canada.
Climate change is more prevalent and more obvious in the north. We have gone through so much more compared to the southern regions of the continent.
That Yukon is really amazing! And it is so very long. I am still in a state of amazement.
Good Morning Buddies....we had rain during the night and still off and on showers...plus 20 degrees cooler...Yea.....Sharon sorry of your lost of Bunny...Our pets are family....we are having a revival at our church...can go or watch on line....hope everyone has a good day and week...take care
eHAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHARON!!! :hb2:
Happy Birthday Sharon
:hb2: :hb3: :dancingdog: Sharon! :party:
I'm needing a humidifier for my bed room...any suggestions..
Vicks. Daughter and I have identical models, she recommended. Great product.
We got ours on Amazon, but you can price at the drugstores.
:hb3:
:hb2: SHARON!!! Enjoy YOUR day.:hb2:
If I may ask...which Vicks one do you have...there's several listed on Amazon...thx
CC, both of mine are also Vicks, and I purchased mine at a Kroger's Fred Meyer store. I don't remember the price. I have one in the bedroom and one in the living room. Here's a very similar one from the Vicks webpage at $41.97.
https://tinyurl.com/5abr7tct
Cold, windy day here.
My rheumatologist had me come in yesterday to go over my CAT (CT) scan. No tumors, but a compressed veterbrae he's concerned about, so wants me to get an MRI with contrast.
Also wants me to stop Evista and do prolia every 6 months and citrocal 600 mg. I asked about jaw effects of prolia...he said only one of his patients has problems and she was a heavy smoker, on oxygen, and had tooth implants.
Always something!
I'm looking forward to going up to northern Wisc for a few days. Patricia is coming down today and we'll stop for my dermatology appt en route to Wisconsin.
I'll be back Sun or Monday.
Jane
jane, hope all works out well with the CT scan. And have a great weekend in Wisconsin!
Nothing exciting here (as usual). Overnight temps below freezing the last couple of night, and Saturday and Sunday will be near 80*. Tennessee weather is such fun!
Happy Birthday a little late, SHARON. Hope it was a lovely day for you.
I had Debi & Steve here all day today. They came to take down a very old florescent light fixture in my kitchen ceiling and install a lovely new LED wrap one, whatever that is. Well, I guess what I have and am so happy with is what it is. And they chortle that it will last 45 years. Like I care!
Debi & I took a lovely walk through the woods on a new path that has been blazed through them. We saw some truly amazing leaves and trees and such like.
I am pretty well wiped out from it all, so off to bed. I adore sleeping under a comforter these coolish nights! The experience is the Perfect description of the word Cozy!
cOTTON cANDY, THE vICKS hUMIDIFIER IS V4600 mODEL, fILTER fREE. sORRY ABOUT THIS TYPING.
These are the ones on Amazon,
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=THE+vICKS+hUMIDIFIER+IS+V4600+mODEL%2C+fILTER+fREE.&crid=200XKLXX7VD02&sprefix=the+vicks+humidifier+is+v4600+model%2C+filter+free.+%2Caps%2C242&ref=nb_sb_noss
I have the "Vicks Ultrasonic Humidifier Cool Mist Humidifier to Help Relieve Cold and Flu Symptoms."
I have one in the bedroom and one in the living room.
I have been busy learning to use my new portable oxygen canisters. Have been on oxygen for a good while now, but had to add in the portable variety just recently. I don't much like their heaviness against my body when walking around, but they beat having no walk around oxygen. Life goes on, but always changes at least a little bit.
Chip & I have not been out to eat since Covid started, but we have committed to lunch at Panara's tomorrow because I have the oxygen for that sort of excursion now. I cannot TELL you how much I look forward to THAT! I plan to pig out on soup and salad, and hope they have a loaf of raisin bread left to buy. Look out World! Here I come!
MaryPage, I always said that if I had to go on oxygen, I'd get one of those portable thing. And I LOVE Panera's - especially their potato soup and/or Green Goddess salad. It's been a while since I went to one, so those may not even be on the menu anymore. Bon Appetit! in any case.
Margaret took me on a drive Friday afternoon to look at some fall color. It's usually beautiful around here - and this is such a lovely area. She took me up on Monteagle Mountain (home of Sewanee, the University of the South}. With that added elevation, it's especially beautiful. I have to admit, it wore me out - even though I didn't do anything but ride.
And while we were out, she got a call from her sister-in-law that her mother-in-law had died. She was nearly 90, in very frail condition with Parkinson's, so not a surprise. All the visitation/funeral/etc. was today.
I hope jane is having a good time on her visit to Wisconsin.
Oh, Mary! I love the creamy tomato soup with the grilled cheese sandwich above all food on any menu, but I often fix these for myself at home, so I kind of thought I would order the French onion soup with the Greek salad, but you are leading me astray here! Mebbe I'll choose your order, instead! Love me that potato soup & Green Goddess, I mean, just the name alone makes That salad taste great! Well, I don't think they have all of their menu on the menu on a daily basis, so I will decide when I get there.
Mary Page, I have been on Oxygen for 5 years and use the portable concentrator as you do. My brand is Inogen. They have a home stable one which I use with a long enough canula length to get me all through the house. I broke my back a few years ago so I can't carry the portable one. I bought a carrier ($19.95) at Target for this one and wheel it about. These machines are so much better than tanks as they truly offer you freedom to move about.
Good morning...hope all are doing well..Jane hope you are enjoying your trip in Wisc...always good to get away for few days..Patricia and others that commented on the humidifier..thx...will be getting one..Mary Z..I also love to drive through our mountains and see the beautiful fall colors...I have had family last few days...so definitely a wash day today...my feet has been hurting me ...I might need to buy a different kind of shoes...Hi to all reading..have a great day and week
Thank you hugely, Diglady! I am still in the learning stages of this section of my life. Phew! I never really have contemplated this chapter at all, at all, at all! Oh well, here it is and here I am. Sorry to hear you are here as well and all, but at least you have reached the shore, as opposed to being at sea with it all, as I still am.
Everything can be figured out eventually. I can come to an agreeable adjustment to all of this. But believe me, helpful comments from such experienced pros as yourself are appreciated more than my words can convey.
I am apparently not as nimble on my feet as you, because the very first time I took advantage of the seemingly miles of tubing supplied with the major tank so that I might move about the apartment breezily, I tripped over a portion of it and almost (I caught hold of something) took what could have been a disastrous tumble. Have not been brave enough to try that since, but it makes no nevermind anyway, as I now have the portable, also. Yesterday, Chip & I went to Paneras for lunch, and I took (wore, as it were) the portable, which I consider to have been a great success in every way, except the one of becoming accustomed to the additional weight. I finally chose the French Onion soup (Heaven on Earth, I swear!) with extra bread and the Greek Salad. Most places these days give you a bowl or a plate full of nasty little greens that do not taste all that great, and then sprinkle a few tokens of real salads on top. Our Paneras gives lots of real lettuce with tons and tons of salad ingredients, like a stuffed Christmas stocking. I mean, I have NOTHING to complain about!
My "real" lettuce was Romaine.
Mary Page, Keep the tubing in your hand reeling it in (loops) as you move about and ensure it is between your feet not to the side. Also step ON the tubing not Over. This is how I ensure I don't trip over the tubing.
Oh, Like, Like, Like, Like, Like! How do I give this gal a "Like?"
In 2018 after being in the hospital with pneumonia I came home with oxygen . I had a main unit with an oxygen tank that was stationary with long tubing . I had an oxygen concentrator with a cart I could take when we went away from home . It ran on a battery or I could plug in the car or house hold current . I now use it at night because I wake up not breathing . There is a night setting but I have it on constant because I would stop breathing & the alarm would go off waking my husband ,
Mary Page, I saw your "Like"
So glad it helps.
Hi, Buddies.
I'm home and getting caught up on mail, laundry, etc. while in Wisc. 7 adults, 4 dogs, a 2 1/2 yr old toddler and a 5 wk old baby left me exhausted. They were making cider and I helped some with slicing apples into quarters.
The CAT scan showed no tumors, but a compressed veterbrae. Now I have an MRI on my back Monday. My neighbor is going to drive me down since I have to have it with dye, and Patricia worried about me driving home because of my reaction to the dye in the CAT scan. Other stuff and appts coming up. Ugh.
It's a dreary day. This afternoon I need to take some pants to a new alterations lady. My old one retired, and this woman is just north of town a bit.
We're getting a lot of surge of RSV, flu and Covid.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Jane, nice to see you back, and hopefully they may find some answers.
Patricia...I guess we'll see.
Have you had much snow?
Jane
Jane, other than the last two years when we had so many 100 years of snowfalls and other records so often that we stopped remarking on it, the arctic doesn't get much snow. Snow needs humidity and moisture to snow, two items that most arctic climes have very little of. I posted a photo today in answer to Bubbles's seaside promenade that shows what we have at today's low of six and a high of thirteen.
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=225426
My son Chip had to help me out with a problem I had with Google Search, and he went off to bed having fixed my problem, and now I can't find my Bookmarks or several other things. I will have to ask him tomorrow. In the meanwhile, I am at least half way back. Oh well; that's what I get for being so computer-illiterate!
Looks a little warmer out today. Never could get the porch painting done. Ready to give up on everything until next spring.
Darline. Did they ever get your meds right for the Blood pressure? Mine is now 3 pills. Had to changes in Prime Dr. and each just added one.Main one still the La sorta.I seem to stay around the 136/69 most of the time. I just will stay with them. Lost 4 of my Dr. this year. Just up and quit. Try to just get into Eye Dr. ENT and try to get blood count Yearly. Medical is crazy around here.Insurances fighting with Hospitals and Clinics so some people can't get a Dr at all.
It's nice to see a post from you, Jeanne, even if it's about an issue we'd rather not have. This city has several nearby military bases, so many of the various medicals, doctors, dentists, nurses, and emergency transports are ex-military, which can create its own issues.
Hi Gals, guess I haven't been in for a while. Thank you all for the nice birthday wishes. I had a lovely day playing bridge and even won! We didn't do anything special for our birthdays (John's is the 14th). They did bring him an ice cream cake and sang to him in the dining room. I didn't request one since it was so soon after.
I guess I didn't post here about Bunny. Did on FB. She stopped eating anything and had had a kidney problem and just was ready to go. I tried everything but I couldn't stand by while she starved to death, so the day after her 14th birthday, we had to have her put down. This was in April and I still miss her so much.
I took my trip last weekend (5 days) and had a wonderful time. Lori & Doug spoiled me with French food & pastries and we went to the Chicago History Museum Sat. afternoon. I met Doug's 2 daughters for the 1st time. They are both is college and share an apt. Then I went to Jocelyne's and got my baby fix. She's 2 mos old and so sweet and even smiled at me several times. The boys have changed so much in 3.5 yrs. They're really live wires at 7 & 5. My connections were flawless, so it was a great trip'.
Jane, I hope they can help your back and joints. They can't seem to do much for mine. Glad you had a nice trip. I took Prolia for a while and still take Citracal. My doctor retired and I tried to get in to another arthritis dr, but they only treat rheumatoid! BTw, be sure to take Citracal for your calcium as it is absorbed much better.
Mary Page, I'm sure the oxygen is a hassle, but I'm so glad you have it and now can get out and do things.
Darlene, glad you had a nice family visit too.
Mary, our weather is almost identical to yours--always a surprise. You are so lucky to see little Henry so often. Mine are all so far away, I feel lucky if I see them once a yr. That's why I took this trip. The pandemic and Joc's pregnancy had prevented her from coming to our family gathering in June.
Melanie's CT scan showed a slight shrinkage of the tumor, but they won't be able to tell much till her MRI the end of Nov. She has 1 week out of 3 that she feels good and has some energy. I will be so glad when we go down the wk before TG for an early celebration as that will be her good week before getting chemo on Monday before TG.
Patricia, I hope all your paperwork, etc stays done and you can enjoy some of the fall, although your Fall doesn't sound too enjoyable to me with those cold temps. I was cold enough in Minn last weekend. Had to wear my winter coat part of the time.
Alpiner, so glad you are cancer free!
I've been doing laundry all day and have the last load in. Since it was a week and a half, there was a lot.
John has been playing at a bridge tournament here in Charlotte all week. Today is his last day. Has done well part of the time. It's an all-day thing--8:30 to 7:00 every day from the time he leaves till he returns. The worst part is that he has had the car all week and I have to call for golf cart transport from the clubhouse.
I think I've brought you up to date on all my doings now. I'll try to get in more frequently. Stay well everyone. Sharon
Good morning Buddies...hope all are well and staying away from these viruses...can't believe tomorrow is November...Jeanne...my Dr I had for so long...retired so was having a little trouble with new Dr on my BP meds....I'm taking lorsartan in the morning and amdolopine 2.5mg plus Bystolic 2.5 mg at night....Minimal side effects....hoping this combination works well for me....Idont like experimenting with meds....hope you are doing good with your BP.....Hi to. All looking in
Good morning, everyone, still no snow, just sheets of ice and minus six. My coffee's ready, and Farrah's fed so I'll see you later and hope everyone is doing well!
I'm so happy to see so many posts here this afternoon.
I hope Marilyn is ok.
Today was a long one. My neighbor drove me to CR for a MRI with contrast. It seemed to take forever. As a result, my back and hips hurt from being on that hard service without moving for over an hour. I did have earphones on but could still all the noises...
I'm going to bed very early...awake a lot last night...nerves, I guess.
I have NO more medical stuff for this week! Whew!
Tomorrow I need to catch up on paying my car insurance and other fun stuff.
Jane
Another lovely fall day here and I'm working down my First of the Month to do list. Got my pills sorted for the next two weeks and called in for three refills.
After I finish here, it's off to balance the checkbook. ::)
Nothing much else planned for today. I'm feeling a lot better then I did last night. I still need to drink a lot of water, the doc said, to get the "contrast" out of this body. I did read the radiologist report on the MRI on my patient portal. After looking up several words that were way outside my vocabulary range :-[ , I think all is good...lots of arthritis, but no "disease."
Have a good day!
jane
AND the rains came...and came. Yesterday and so far this morning...much needed rain, and temps dropping to the mid 40s. Good to be inside with a fire going.
I've not got much accomplished this morning. There is a craft show today here in town, but I'm not going. I sure don't need anything more to clutter up the place... :2funny:
Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
Morning Jane. We had white rain yesterday, but instead of the 3 to 8 inches forecasted, we received barely enough to coat the ice. It's three degrees presently and clear. Without a cloud cover, it will get drier and colder, so again no humidity, and no snow.
We had scattered showers today, but nothing significant. And temps predicted to be in the mid-to-upper 70s - definitely warmer than usual.
The gal across the hall from me turned 100! today. She's a sharp lady and very nice. Good to see her doing well.
Good morning friends...we are back to warm humid weather...hard to believe it's November..Jane hope you get good reports. On your test/scans...For some reason I h@ve been dizzy the last 3 mornings..always something...then I remind my self I'm probably having old age quirks..Mary hitting 100 is indeed a blessing and to be doing well and sharp..Hi Patrica and others looking in...haven't seen Marlyin post lately...and Jeanne...glad tomorrow is Election Day...tired of the commercials...have a good week and stay healthy and safecolor]
Good morning, minus three and cloudy this morning at 5.41 am. Snow is forecast again on Tuesday, but supposedly light accumulation. Does that mean we're going to be dumped on?
That's nice hearing about the woman reaching 100. MaryPage is aiming for that as well.
I'm not expecting to go that far, as, for some reason, both sides of the family have trouble passing 87. Being a hard-working church member or dissolute seems not to affect surpassing that milestone.
Your Covid symptoms change depending on how many shots you've had.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/covid-symptom-data-after-vaccination-6824770?hid=2b67591080171b28acd52add6ea1cf1e562c64be&did=868518-20221107&utm_campaign=hth-thedaily3_newsletter&utm_source=health.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=110722&cid=868518&mid=101356424710&lctg=164074374
Afternoon, Patricia, Darlene, Mary. YIKES, Patricia, on the ice.
I hope MaryPage, Sharon, Jeanne, and Marilyn are ok.
It's up to 47 now, but wind has a chill to it. I've been on the phone to rheumatology to get an appt next week changed. It's for 4:00 so with delays, etc., I'd be driving home in the dark. Something I don't like doing, esp by myself when farmers are out on the roads with huge equipment and very minimal lights. They called me back in about an hour and I now go a week later by at 11:40. MUCH better for me.
I also got a small load of clothes cleaned and to WalMart for a few groceries.
Now to watch my MSNBC Nicolle Wallace and relax with a cup of tea.
As Darlene said, I'll be glad for tomorrow to come...though very nervous about the outcomes.. and will be happy to have the ads end.
I got a text alert that colds and flu were high in this area. So, I stay home in my cocoon!
Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
Be sure to vote tomorrow (if you haven't voted early.).
Highs in the mid to upper 70s this week! and then to highs in the 40s on the weekend. Such fun!
:granny2: I'm so happy this evening! Maintenance came, fixed the kitchen faucet that was leaking around the base, and replaced the sprayer. They also fixed two wonky doors on the kitchen island, and wonderfully, they agreed that my fridge was played out, essentially a big box. So, they brought me a BRAND NEW FRIDGE!!
They got an emergency call but swore they'd return tomorrow to fix the wonky cupboard with the warped drawer guides and bring me a new faucet for the bathroom that has also been leaking from the base.
They worked quickly and efficiently and didn't argue about something not needing repair. I'm sure it had nothing to do with the thrice-delayed structural inspection by the bigwigs in early December, right... right?
I'm here.
Just super busy, and looking in before crashing in bed. Too tired these days for ANYthing.
I did tell all of my children to vote early or by mail and stay close to home on Election Day. I've always been a scaredy cat, and my logic is that I am afraid of Election Day violence. We used to say: "Better safe than sorry."
Patricia, I have been reading a very great deal of mind-popping stuff about what is and what is not genetic for, oh, at least a decade now. What they have learned is just UNbelievable and blows my mind. How long we live is absolutely genetic, so if we don't get murdered or in some inescapable accident, we will accomplish the ages of our ancestors because we are programmed so to do. Well, some really bad behavior such as addiction can change our fate. I have tons of old folk on my family tree. Time will tell; but I do think my 40 years of smoking, albeit it was very light smoking broken by long periods of going off the smoking entirely, were bad news. And now I've been completely off of it since 1983. We'll see.
Jane, I am ever so fond of Nicolle Wallace, too. When I'm not watching PBS, I have MSNBC on.
Patricia....HURRAH for all the repairs and a new fridge!
MaryPage...so good to see you. I agree with you on the violence. So glad I live in a small town...though it can happen here, too, I guess.
I'm off in a bit for a much needed haircut and then back home for a quiet afternoon until the election results start to come in.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Juneau, Alaska; our state capital is only reachable by ship or by air.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwdoQaa22tw
I haven't seen these next two videos about what to do in Juneau vs what locals do in Juneau,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GRYJuquARc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_dGMomJJgY
I visited Juneau briefly (by boat) 10 or so yrs ago. I loved all the cities & towns we visited.
It's a cool morning here, but temps are to plummet in the next couple days. I suppose you all saw the snow and blizzard the far northern states are getting.
I suppose like everyone, I'm pleased by some results...and not so much by others...like Iowa returning an 89 yr old to the Senate!
Jane
Hi Gals, As usual, I've been busy, but also was sick with a cold, probably caught on the plane, but who knows. It wasn't severe, mostly phlegm and congestion. I was tested for Covid just to be safe, but was negative.
I got a mani/pedi one day and shopped at Walgreen's on Sr. Day. Voted yesterday. Getting PT twice a week to help strengthen my legs. Played bridge all afternoon yesterday. Had mostly lousy cards.
I've had more problems with the newsletter. First, Microsoft locked me out of the Outlook email on my office computer and it has all my articles and pictures people have sent in so far. Our director is finally going to work on it tomorrow. Also, they sold the apt. I was using as an office, so they had to find another vacant one and move all the stuff to it. What a headache! Consequently, I haven't even begun the Nov. issue which should already be out!
Weather here has been up and down. A week ago we had 80 degrees, yesterday 60 something and today in the ow 70's. Supposed to get hit with rain and wind from the new hurricane Fri & Sat.
Jane, I hope that the Dr. confirms that it is just arthritis causing your pain. Keep us informed.
Patricia, lucky you getting all the fix-ups and the new fridge. Don't envy your weather though.
Darlene, check with your Dr about your dizziness. It may be the result of your BP med. John had that. The other thing that commonly causes it is dehydration, so drink lots of water--particularly in your location.
Mary, we have a lady turning 100 this month here. Very active & lucid. Still plays bridge and takes walks with her walker and swims in our pool. Amazing!
Mary Page, glad you're getting out some.
All of you stay safe and enjoy the fall weather. We will be leaving for FL to see Melanie next week. Probably won't post till I get home.
Sharon
Good morning...Sharon I did tell my Dr about the dizziness...he did change my B/p med ...again..I'm thinking might be inner ear problem so have appt with ENT..on the 21 of this month....Have a great day all
CottonCandy, please let me know the results of your visit with the ENT. I need to find one and make an appt. My inner ear has been givng me fits for the past couple of weeks. So dizzy, if I look up or turn my head quickly, feels like I'm going to crash. I used to do those Epley excercises for it, but doesn't seem to work now. My PCP said there is nothing in that ear. (Probably nothing in the area just behind the ear too! LOL)
I saw the pulmonary dr. yesterday & even though the CT scan didn't show any cancer the dr. said it showed why I'm having breathing problems . The muscle under my right ribs is pushing on my right lung . He is referring me to a heart dr. . He said to continue using oxygen at night & if I will be doing much walking .
Wishing you could take a calming drive in nature's lovely scenery? This beautiful drive in Canada's Vancouver's sea-to-sky highway is a pleasure to sit back and enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usBMm66O4Cg
alpiner glad you're seeing the doctors. I hope they'll be getting a handle on your problems.
Patricia, BC, Alberta, and Alaska have such beautiful scenery!
The bottom fell out of our thermometers today. After a "high" of 62 at 6 am, the temp fell and has barely come out of the 30s the rest of the day. This is after our highs near 80 last week.
Welcome to Tennessee weather! Brrrrrrrr
Mary, here is another Canadian adventure. This one, provided by Lvfree Adventures is my fourth season walking in this neighborhood, and absolutely none have disappointed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mYI0GUasYU
Just a note. Busy week ahead. PT Tues & Wed, Hair cut Wed, Bridge Tues. Newsletter still status quo. Maybe ready on Tues to work on but still won't have time till the following Monday, since we're leaving on Thurs. We woke up to Mary's cold weather this AM. Supposed to be cold all week. Traecy (in St. Louis) said they went from 80 degrees one day to 3 or 4" of snow 2 days later! Weather is crazy.
Darlene, glad you checked in with the dr.
Marilyn posted on FB that her MRI didn't show cancer in her lungs, so that's good. Good for Alpiner too.
Jane, hope you find out something from your doctors, too.
Have been to church & lunch and now need to do my pills for the week and fold the clothes I washed yesterday. Not much other news. Post when I return from FL.
Stay well. Sharon
Hi everyone..it is cool here today..nice weather for a change...I must have missed reading about Marlyin..glad she doesn't have cancer in her lungs...was she diagnosed with it somewhere else..? I have a precious new great great granddaughter named Georgia. Mae..weighed a little over 6lbs...may get to see and hold her Christmas...Hi to all reading..I went to my brothers house yesterday for a early thx dinner....was really good and to be with family....
Congrats on Georgia Mae! News of her arrival has me humming and singing an old song: "Georgie Girl!" Remember that one, anyone?
Alpiner has givrn me great hope, as I have been worrying about the fact that my bad breathing does not seem as taken care of by my oxygen as one might hope. I have a call in now with MY pulmonologist. I already have a cardiologist on tap. Maybe progress can be made now that I know it could be something else is messing up the works.
Thank you for sharing that, Alpiner!
MaryPage you are welcome ! I had a pain under my right ribs this morning & it was a relief to know what was causing it . The pulmonary doctor said some thing about a medication that could be taken to lower the blood pressure in that area . It doesn't seem possible to me .
Afternoon, Buddies from a cold and snowy Iowa.
It's been snowing since Monday night but streets are warm enough that nothing is sticking there.
I was going out this morning to see if my car was fixed...needed a new Touch Screen thing...and here she was sitting in the snow and cold. Poor Baby. She's used to being in a garage. So I got her brushed off, warmed up and went down to get her out of debt at the dealership. Pricey...but first real expense I've had on her since we bought here in late 2013...she's a 2014, so I can't complain. Last year I bought her new tires and a battery.
So, once I paid her bill, I went on to WalMart for a new lithium battery for my smoke alarm that was driving me crazy with beeping in the basement. Back to drug store to get 10 pills to last until the end of the month when I'm to go off Evista and get a prolia shot. My script was up, so they have to call and then said I could get just 10 pills. Those suckers are a bit pricey.
My appt with the hematologist was scary. I have some sort of monoclonial whatever that only 5 people in a 100 have...lucky me....huh...and it can lead to nasty things. So, they'll keep an eye on it. He then sent me for blood work...and MORE XRAYS....like 15 more...yep, xray of every bone in my body. I think Dr. Singh, the rheumatologist will 'splain all of this to me at my appt at the end of the month.
Spending a lot of time here inside and enjoying my gas fireplace and my ipad!
Lots of flu and rsv here.... Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, is that an early snow - or about usual? Sorry about your hematology, etc., problems. I hate the thought of having something "out of the ordinary". Fingers crossed from here. Keep us posted.
Just been BRRRRRR cold here. We're certainly not accustomed to highs in the 30s - especially in November. And for several weeks at a time.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Mary Page, I have been mulling over your comment re: 02 not doing as you hoped. I wonder if you are experiencing a little shortness of breath with exercise such as taking a shower. When we exercise our heart rate goes up and we need more 02. So what the cardiologist has me doing increase the 02 rate, For example: shower instead of 2 liters I go to 3. Walk to car same. This has helped me. I hope this makes sense for you.
[size=4}Perfect sense, Diglady. Thank you. They DID tell us to go from 2 to 3 and back again IF needed. Dang, but this getting old is the pits!
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Definitely not golden years! I call them rusting years! Try1 level higher. I hope it works for you
Jane, I was sorry to read about your health issues and car troubles. It seems as if these are the rusty years rather than the golden ones! Dig, I just saw your posting, and we agree.
We had ice earlier in the month and a week back had some white rain and a dusting of snow over the ice. Since then, it's gotten drier and colder in the minuses, with no new snow expected until the 29th. The current temperature is plus seven, up from plus two this morning.
MaryPage, hope the increased oxygen helps!
Sunday afternoon greetings, Buddies. I've been struggling with sinusitis/cold for a few days and doing ZERO. But, nobody here care...i.e., ME!
MaryPage...good advice from Patricia on the Oxygen. [I know we had to adjust Ray's often, but he needed so much the portable I'd bought him didn't give him enough.] Whatever it takes to keep you comfortable is my advice.
Hi to Mary....sorry TN is so cold....and Patricia. I hope Sharon is well and Alpiner and Darlene. I hope Marilyn checks in and lets us know she's OK, too.
It's been bloody cold here the last few days. It was 10 at 4:30am, but climbed to mid 30s today...first time above 23 for 4-5 days. The snow is mostly melted, too.
I've been watching World Cup Soccer this morning and now American football. AND reading at the same time. I just finished getting my checkbook caught up and paying some big bills.
Hope you're all well and staying safe. Lots of RSV and flu around here.
jane
Jane, we've climbed all the way to 14 today!
Seriously, you take time just to be you. We all need that.
Thanks, Patricia! I needed that.
Hi ....I'm in front of my fireplace...in my recliner and it's 43 degrees....but supposed to warm up by Turkey Day..my kids will be scattered this holiday..I had plans to go to daughters...but that may change...as she has symptoms of flu...Jane hope you are feeling better and Patrica is right....just take time for you...hope Sharon ALPINER.and Marlyin are healthy and safe....Here's wishing every one a Blessed Holiday......take care
We all need our slug days, jane. Keep up the good "work".
Darlene, glad you're warming up. Staying well is much more important than any specific day. We celebrate our holiday ("Friends-giving") on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Margaret got back from her trip to Israel on Thursday. Unfortunately the souvenir she brought back is a really bad cold. So far, she's been testing negative for Covid, so we're hoping she improved quickly.
We had highs around 40 all week, with lows in the teens. Fortunately we're supposed to be back to our more seasonal 60s in the upcoming week.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Slug days are Snug days!
With the subject of oxygen levels I checked my portable oxygen concentrator & it is set at .05 . I don't remember who set it to that number but it works for me .
Also my husband & I both have neuropathy in our feet & mine were hurting bad this afternoon . My primary care doctor told me to get DMSO to use on heel pain & I thought I would see how it worked on my other foot pain . It worked !! It was used on horses but now has been approved for human use . As a side note my doctor has horses so he has had some experience with DMSO .
DMSO. Never heard of it. Will look for it. In the meanwhile, this is not the first animal aide I have heard of becoming a human help!
DMSO has been around a long time and for humans. see:
https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-dmso#risks
Happy Thanksgiving everyone......
I hope you all had a good Turkey Day. The weather here in Iowa is beautiful. I'm busy watching World Cup soccer. Today is USA vs England. Then there will be football tomorrow and Sunday. I should be all "sports-out" by Monday! :2funny:
jane
Hi Gals, finally getting back in here. Dig Lady, Alpiner, & Mary Page, so sorry to hear of your breathing problems. I only have problems if I exercise too much, but mine is due to CHF/. Marilyn didn't have any cancer, was just worried because of increased breathing problems.
Jane, so sorry to hear of your blood problems. Do fill us in on what the rheumatologist says. Ugh on your snoW.
Mary, same weather pattern here. Was even in low 60's in FL!Just read on FB about you expecting 3 great grands in May!Congratulations
Darlene, Congrats on Georgia Mae! Babies are so sweet. Glad you'll see her at Christmas. I had to go all the way to MN to see my little Jolie.
We went to FL as planned and has a wonderful visit. With all 4 of us pitching in on the dinner, we had a wonderful dinner and Melanie didn't get too tired. She's doing as well as can be expected with the chemo. She had another one the Monday after we left. I was so glad we went the week before TG as the airport in CLT was wall to wall people when we arrived back, but we had no problems. My niece who lives in Tampa met us for lunch the day we arrived. I hadn't seen her or her husband for about 4 yrs.
My new office is all setup now, email working, so I have the issue all finished except for the list of new residents that I'll get Monday. Then we can proof and get it printed. Had to put in an apology on the first page and explanation of why we skipped an issue.
We finished decorating for Christmas today and I'm also in the middle of laundry. It never ends.
I hope everyone had a great TG. Stay well. Sharon
Hope everyone is recovering from turkey over-eating!
I did get out to the groceries...very quiet, both places.
Jane
A belated Happy Thanksgiving to each of you dear friends. I had Thanksgiving Dinner at Debi's house yesterday. It was lovely. Becky is here from Missouri, staying with and taking great care of me.
I'm home from our post-Thanksgiving "Friendsgiving" at Margaret's. I came back home overnight, but spent Friday and Saturday at Margaret's. All the girls were there, plus three grands, their spouses, and the one great-grandson. We knew that Sarah and Darby were pregnant and expecting, but found out that Katherine was pregnant, too. They're all due in May, so it will be a really busy month. Darby is having a girl, Sarah a boy, and Katherine doesn't want to know before delivery. Plus they've picked out names. Most exciting!
Then today, we had our turkey and dressing, etc., with also another grandson, spouse, and their son (my first great-grandson (whom I don't get to see very often. Both little guys are 2 1/2, and so cute. It's a shame they don't get to see other very often. The friends who were there are friends we've had since all the kids (not adults) were in grammar school. It waws total chaos, but so great to see everybody.
I hope everybody had as good a holiday as we did!
Winter is here...temps are really cold and the wind makes the chill go clear to the bone. Patricia was here Monday to go to the doc with me on Tuesday and it was good to have another pair of ears. The report is good...don't have to see him until March...and he's weaning me off the steroids since he thinks that's contributing to my osteoporosis and sed rate. I got my prolia shot and told to be very careful of any falls and get any I have checked out for additional spinal fractures.
Patricia left this morning for Mpls. I appreciated her coming down to go with me to the appt.
A couple weeks appt free and I'm looking forward to that.
I hope everyone else is doing great and staying healthy.
jane
Wonderful news, jane - especially about getting off the steroids. Glad Patricia was with you. Those extra ears are great.
After all the Thanksgiving week and baby news excitement, things have been fairly quiet around here. Covid and the flu are running wild here. We're not room-confined - yet - but can self-quarantine. There were only 13 people (out of about 28-30) at dinner tonight. Most worrisome is that our two oldest residents (100 and almost 103) have Covid. We'll see how this goes.
Stay warm and healthy, Buddies!
I guess I better sign in...though not much going on here...we are having crazy weather...hit one day and in the 40s next day...typically Texas weather...lots flu here...several out with it from my church.....that's supposed to read hot not hit..I'm decorating some inside...Christmas is on its way....Jane glad you got good report from Dr...when I was on steroids...it affected my sleep..Mary Z..hope u stay safe from Covid...have a great weekend .....
Good almost Saturday Afternoon....
Darlene...hope you escape the flu! Lots of covid here...nursing home quarantined as 20+ have covid... again.
It was 11 this morning but warmed up all the way to 16! I'm inside and staying here.
Hope you are all well,
jane
There has been a great to do around here having to do with my blood sugar going sky high when they took me to hospital and they finally figured out they had given me steroids to save my life and they caused the sugar problem. Far be it from me to be able to explain this to you.
No matter what they do, each med affects some other med or ailment or god knows what. I cannot follow it all, so I give up!
You are so right, MaryPage. We really have to keep track of our meds and when something new is added so the medical people we don't see regularly know what's been given to us. For me, that's become a fulltime job!
Hope all is going better for you.
Marilyn...how are you?
jane
Well, my number came up. I tested positive this morning. I started feeling achy and coughing more overnight, so I decided to stay in my room today and ask for a test. Mostly today, I've slept and just huddled into my quilts in my chair. We'll see what the next few days brings.
Yuck!
RATS! Mary....sorry it caught up with you! Do exactly what you're doing...staying snugly warm and sleeping. That's my "treatment" for whatever gets me.
It's cold and occasional snowflakes here today, but I dragged this old body out and got my money cards for Christmas, stamps, mailed a few cards, did a bit of grocery shopping, got my prescription...and took myself out for lunch.
I stopped by my CPA to find out why my Soc Sec total for next year is $150 LESS monthly than what I get now. She didn't know either and will refer it to whoever there works with SS and Medicare, etc.
She said nobody else had been in with this situation, but added, "though a LOT of people never look at their mail. They just let it pile up." AAAGGGHHH....I'm too much of a control freak to not look at my mail. :D
Stay warm and safe and healthy,
jane
Only one errand today..getting another fluoride treatment put on
my gums. It really helps with the sensitivity.
Then, because I was such a good girl at the dentist, I took myself to the Chinese restaurant for lunch. 😇
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Good morning my friends...I guess everyone is super busy during this holiday season...I love Christmas..But just don't do much decorating anymore..I have my small tree up and a few things on the mantle..Jane glad to see your up and about..and safe and healthy...haven't seen Marlyin post lately...hope she's oki Mary Z hope you are getting over the flu without complications..there's lots of cases here..Sharon hope all is well with y'all....just finished my walk better get busy with daily stuff......be safe and well
Mary, Mary!
I am SO sorry. Be well, My Friend! Please be well.
Hi Gals, not much happening here. We decorated the weekend after TG. I got the Christmas letter done and John mailed them today. My issue of the newsletter got out a week or so ago. Everyone liked it. I had a Sr Jeopardy game in it and they loved it. Weather has been up and down. Lots of rain. No covid or flu that I know of in our center. I finished my PT yesterday.
Oh Jonathan got engaged last weekend to the girl he's been going with for about 3 yrs. This will be his 2nd marriage so he's taken some time committing. She's a kindergarten teacher and we met her last summer. She seems very nice. Scottie plans to get engaged in June before moving to Minneapolis to be with his fiance and continue working on his dissertation. They will wait to get married till he has his PhD. She is an engineer and got a good job in Mpls.
Mary, so sorry you got the Covid. Drink lots of water and sleep as much as possible.
Jane, glad they figured out what was messing up your #'s. Steroids are great pain relievers, but they do have lots of side effects.
Mary Page, glad your daughter accompanied you to the doctor.
Darlene, I'm glad you put up some decorations.
Gotta go to dinner. Everyone stay warm and well. Sharon
The snow they said was coming arrived overnight. It looks very pretty, but glad I didn't have to drive in it this morning.
Will be watching World Cup soccer at 1:00.
Mary Page...hope all is going fine over in Annapolis!
Darlene...I, too, have only a few decorations out.
Sharon...glad the Newsletter was a hit...and you have two weddings in the future.
Mary...hope you feeling better.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Thankyou, Jane. I am plugging along. The family are determined to take care of me and NOT put me in an institution of any kind, so I feel amazed to be so lucky. I sleep a lot, and am way behind on many things; but so be it. Life is good while I am still tasting it. Becky and I watched Where the Crawdads Sing on Netflix yesterday. The Cinematography was to die for. Best EVer!
Rainy Saturday morning here, and I was up to watch my World Cup favorite...Portugal... get beat by Morocco. Another surprise in the tournament.
Just finishing up laundry and awaiting football, I guess...or a quiet afternoon of reading while it drips outside.
Lots of flu and covid floating around here. Nursing home is quarantined again.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I tested negative last night. Fortunately, I didn't have any major symptoms, but the malaise and lack of energy/appetite has been debilitating. I'm going to stay in my rooms all day today, too, but will try going to the dining room tomorrow. I'm sure I'll have to stop and rest several times on the way there. I'll count my blessings, though, that I wasn't any sicker.
Hi buddies...we had our first light freeze thus morning...and my allegeries are bothering me with a very dry nose...guess I will run my humidifier tonight..see if that helps...I'm almost done with my gift shopping...thank goodness...MaryZ..so glad you are feeling better...lots of flu in my area..Jane,,hope you are able to avoid getting it...Idont go out much same as you...Hi to all looking it...stay well and safe
Mary...glad you tested negative. A former co-worker is on Day 17 of Covid...still very sick with burning mouth and throat and cough. She's been to the ER once...dehydrated, etc. Take care of yourself, Mary!
Darlene...watch out for the ice. Far worse than snow, I think, for walking and driving.
My snow girl told me she would be gone over holiday break...got the dates this morning from her mother and contacted my yard man who does snow stuff in winter, and asked him to add me to his list for the dates she's gone. I need my driveway clear when I come home the 28th and my sidewalks kept clear per city ordance.
I'm very relieved I got that covered. I just can't do that anymore.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I tested negative, but have been totally enervated since. I went to the dining room once, and it just exhausted me. I've pretty much been in my chair since then - getting meals in my room and sleeping a lot. This will pass soon, I hope.
Oh, I hope so, too, Mary!
That is how I have felt ever since I got home from hospital over a month ago. I do not have Covid, though. Congestive Heart Failure.
Oh, Mary and Mary Page...energy seems to have escaped me, too. Doing a few things wears me out...or I'm just lazy! :coolsmiley:
With the coming blizzard and 50 mph winds, I canceled my trip to my sister's. I'm not up to spending nights trying to sleep in an airport...esp. Chicago's O'Hare. My anxiety level over that was hitting the top of the chart, so after talking to my sister several times, I canceled the flight, etc. I just want to be here at home with my aching body and heating pad. There's too much flu and covid to be mingling about in a huge airport, even with a mask.
Stay safe and warm and healthy. It's 1 degree right now and will be going down as snow approaches and the winds.
Merry Christmas,
jane
Dropping in to say good morning, and I hope everyone is having a good one! It's minus 39 here, actually a warmup from the past few days so I'll stay a couch potato for now with a blanket close at hand.
Good afternoon from sunny southern California ! It is 65f now & is forcast to be 79F on Christmas day . It is suppose to
be 42F tonight .
I got a new pair of glasses , went for an adjustment yesterday . I wore them for a bit yesterday & got a headache so will try to wear a bit every day so my eyes can get use to the new prescription .
Thursday is another "brisk" say. Currently -8 and falling.
I'm like Patricia...going nowhere in this weather...sitting here with my stove on and under a heated throw my niece gave me. Very cosy.
Alpiner...sorry the new glasses are bothering you. I'm waiting for mine to carry me through until my cataract surgery in April. My eyes have really gotten bad this last 1.5 years.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning buddies...8 degrees here this morning..and wind...supposed to last thru Christmas...my bunch had some early Christmas get togethers...so will be staying home ....trying to stay warm with books to read and hot tea or coffee...wishing everyone A Happy Blessed Christmas and coming new year...stay well and safe..sure most of you have cold weather worst than mine......
Good morning from an Interior where overnight it's gone from minus 42 to minus 7. I wish I could say it'll last, but the forecast says otherwise, and there will be a lot of moving up and down with the minuses and pluses.
January and February are known for their darkness and cold temperatures, so what will be, will be.
I'm glad I have our regular call-text-and-email morning group because none of us local senior friends are going anywhere we don't have to!
Hi Gals, I'm so sorry to hear how lacking in energy you all are. So far, I'm staying healthy although John had a bad cold all week. He's much better now and we will be able to go to our former church for Christmas EVe services tomorrow. Our church here isn't having any services because our pastor has family commitments.
It is 26 degrees here which is awfully cold for us, but certainly a lot better than you guys.
Mary, I hope you are much better by Christmas.
Mary Page, you too. Stay in, stay warm, and stay safe.
Jane, I think you were very wise to cancel your trip with the weather conditions and airline cancellations. Brian invited us for Christmas next year, but I doubt if we'll go with all the hassle of Christmas flying.
I hate not being with anyone over the holidays, but I really don't want to fight the crowds.
The only news here is that we're looking into getting another dog, a 7 yr. old female Lhasa. She is currently ready to deliver puppies, so we won't see her for at least 6 weeks. John is beginning to drag his feet though, so it isn't at all definite. I just miss having a dog so much.
Marilyn posted on FB today that she can hardly see to read or type and is having to use the speaker and dictate her posts. They were 40 miles north of the earthquake and felt it and were scared, but no damage. She really has her hands full.
Alpiner, I'm going to get new glasses in January. Hope I don't have headaches. Do you have astigmatism? I do and it really blurs words or at times gives me double vision.
John is gradually losing his sight. Having a terrible time reading. He has an appt. the 29th, so we'll see what the ophthalmologist says then.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THE BUDDIES!
Sharon
Merry Christmas and the very happiest 2023 you can possibly imagine.
We had no snowfall, no ice. Just frigid temps. A little wind; not much. In all, we missed the storm. We were too far to the East of it all. Whether it comes in from the South or the West, it generally hits Washington, D.C. and then heads North to Baltimore and then on Northwards.
It has a lot of damage left in it at that stage, but just does not follow a path to the East any longer. We are so lucky!
I don't know if I have astigmatism . This pair of glasses are wire rims & the nose pads sit higher on the side of my nose . Looking in the mirror I noticed they are lop sided . The lower side hurts my nose . I will go back today for another adjustment .
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I am slowly going blind with Pellucid Marginal Degeneration. Nothing to do about it
No fix found as yet. My doctor laughed as she told me I will probably be dead before I am completely blind. Oh well: the indignities of great age make up a long list.
I am almost totally deaf, as well and all. Add in many serious ailments, and you wonder what can possibly be the good of me!
Chip took me forth in our ancient 2005 Toyota last night around seven. Downtown to the City Tree at City Dock.
A Big Surprise was a number of boats and Sailboats in the Harbour still had their lights on from the Boatlight Show of several nights ago! Wow, that was a surprise and a Delight! I heard Chip muttering "rich boat owners", but I ignored him. I could care less how much that cost them, as long as I had such Joy!
We traveled up and down our most impressive boulevards and into our most notorious for lights neighborhoods. It was all a Great Joy to me!
Oh, and we were almost alone on those usually Oh, so busy streets & avenues!
Hi, Gals. A brief update - I'm just home last night from a lovely week in the hospital. They took me in the Tuesday before Xmas. I was still really weak, and the staff told Margaret I was "loopy". She told them to call me an ambulance. Anyhow, I had a UTI, and was still testing positive for Covid with hospital's sensitive testing. Anyhow, after various treatments - oxygen, steroids, antibiotics, PT, etc., they finally let me come home yesterday afternoon. It's going to feel SOOOO good to get a shower and wash my hair later this morning. I'm still weak, but at least moving and wearing my own clothes.
Belated Merry Christmas to all!
Glad you are home & feeling better . A hospital stay is no fun ! I spent 5 days in a hospital back in 2018 & was so happy to be back home .
Oh, Mary! I have not in my Life spent so much as a happy Hour in hospital, but joyful that you found it otherwise. Still, I am so very pleased to hear you are back in your very own digs.
Other than my daily parade of nurses and therapists coming by, we have a quiet day on tap. Whew! I do not like hubbub, and prefer being left alone (with Chip or whomsoever is giving me care, of course). Phone calls make for the best visits; when both of us finally hang up, I am free to roll over and go back to sleep!
Yikes, Maryz! I'm glad you got the hospital stay to get what you needed and back on the way to good health.
MaryPage...such a joy to get out and see the lights and decorations around town.
Alpiner...hope your glasses are better with the adjustment.
Patricia...hope the "warm up" helps a bit, but good to just stay in and let it happen.
Sharon...hard decision to make on another pup, I'm sure.
Darlene...hope all is well with you and you're ready for a good New Year!
Marilyn must be having her hands full. Thank you, Sharon, for keeping us updated.
We're at 32...warmest we've been in weeks! Tomorrow I have a doc appt in CR...hematologist this time. I hope that's the last doc appt for a couple months!
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning from an Interior that's cloudy and plus two! That means snow in our future which means warmer weather, at least for a time!
I'm glad to hear that everyone is feeling better or doing better, and I hope it lasts!
Hi everyone...MaryZ...glad to hear you are home and feeling better..Mary Page...I personally love to view all the beautiful Christmas lights...we here are warming up to 70 degrees...love it...18 degrees makes my joints hurt Sharon I would love another dog...but being by my self...bea big responsibility..but a lot of company..my Christmas was cold..but good...due to weather some of family didn't travel...and I will probably be in bed long before 2023 makes an appearance...Happy New Year..I pray God blesses us with all our needs...take care all.....
This is UNREAL, but we are supposed to get up to 65° this weekend!
It was 65 today in Dallas.
Quote from: maryz on December 28, 2022, 07:44:57 AMHi, Gals. A brief update - I'm just home last night from a lovely week in the hospital. They took me in the Tuesday before Xmas. I was still really weak, and the staff told Margaret I was "loopy". She told them to call me an ambulance. Anyhow, I had a UTI, and was still testing positive for Covid with hospital's sensitive testing. Anyhow, after various treatments - oxygen, steroids, antibiotics, PT, etc., they finally let me come home yesterday afternoon. It's going to feel SOOOO good to get a shower and wash my hair later this morning. I'm still weak, but at least moving and wearing my own clothes.
Belated Merry Christmas to all!
So glad you are home and feeling better, MaryZ. Heck of a way to spend Christmas, eh?
I'm home from my last doc appt of the year!!!
AND, it was a wonderful appt with the hematologist (blood) doc. He said my blood report and 15 X-rays of all my bones were good. He feels I'm in the low range for developing multiple myeloma.
I'll see him in 6 months and then yearly, he thought.
It was 62 degrees today in Cedar Rapids, but down to low 50s when I got home. Lots of snow melting.
Maryz...hope you're feeling better...
All friends here, I hope, are safe and we'll!
Jane
New Year's Eve has been cancelled here on the Chesapeake Bay. We have fog, and I love it!
I cannot see the Eastern Shore or the spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridges.
We will have the fireworks and the concerts tomorrow night. In the meantime
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EACH & ALL!
Happy New Year! 🎊🎆
I wish you a happy fresh beginning not only for the start of this new year but also in its continuity!
Our new year celebration was canceled as well due to ice. I congratulated myself on missing the fireworks booming when the University on the ridge set off two hours of boomers. I couldn't complain as theirs weren't set from a block away as the city's would have been.
I'm turning into such a curmudgeon!
HAPPY NEW YEAR
I was watching TV last night when Chip came in my room and told me it was midnight in London and I should turn on the BBC. Well, I did; and it was a GLORIOUS display! I perked up like mad, and thoroughly enjoyed it! Hope most of you caught it, as well.
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Dear Friends!
It seems a lot of businesses are closed in our little town...but the eye glass place was open and they finally have my new lenses in....and I can SEE!Now to get down to the Drivers' License Bureau...at our Court House in the place where you pay your taxes.
So, I dropped off my frames and put on my other pair of glasses and did my run to Walmart.
The weatherguessers are talking about an ice storm coming in....but maybe it'll go north or maybe it'll to south. Helpful, no? :2funny:
I didn't see any of the NYE celebrations...I was safely in my bed and snoozing away....as Ray and I always were on this holiday.
Stay safe and healthy. I was the ONLY one in WalMart with a mask on, and another gentlemen of the "senior age" sort commented...saying he should be wearing one too, that there was so much covid and flu around.
Stay safe and healthy in our New Year!!
jane
Rainy, dreary day here...and sleet to move into the area...so I got myself down to the Court House...and hurrah...NO line...and I whizzed through the eye exam so all set for the next two years.
With no family near and no taxi/uber/whatever here, it's vital I have my license.
Now in for the day and let the weather do whatever. :smiley6600:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Just checking in....warm weather the next few days...then another round of cold...I'm cleaning today and bagging clothes to take to thrift shop....hope all are well and have a great week...stay well and safe
Very slow improvement - still exhausted after just a little effort. Baby steps! We're supposed to have "normal" weather the rest of the week - after our super cold and unseasonably warm. We'll see.
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Mary...so glad you're slowly crawling out of the sick hole! I just read an article that says this new variant will get those of us who haven't had Covid yet.
Good to see Darlene and Patricia.
The weather guessers said sunny and warmer. This morning was colder and a bit of snow.
I did go out early (for me) to get my prescriptions and my rheumatologist's office denied my prednisone refill. Not sure how I'm supposed to take it if I don't have any pills! So, made a call to the office, and I left a message, so they'll "get back to me"...probably after the office closes at 5:00.
I also got some groceries and stopped for breakfast of biscuits and gravy and bacon.
I'm now watching the 13th vote for a Speaker of the House.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane, I love biscuits and gravy, especially if it's sausage gravy!
It was a favorite after-church Sunday breakfast growing up. Most of the time, my dad used milk gravy because it was simpler and went further.
Patricia...yes, sausage gravy...and a side order of bacon! I was soooo hungry for it, I did my grocery shopping, then stopped at nearby restaurant and treated myself!
It was cold here again this am. 7 when I got up, and I got my Christmas village packed away for another year, my Christmas pillows, and put together a real gourmet casserole :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Hamburger (cooked), thinly sliced potatoes,onions diced, a combo of mushroom soup and milk and layered potatoes, some of the soup mix, hamburger, potatoes, soup mix, etc. Recipe ends with cheese on top (I skip that). Then baked ...gourmet ingredients and fancy put together, I'm sure you'll agree! :2funny:
Take care!
Jane
I certainly do agree, as my midwestern parents would have! :thumbup:
Actually it sounds like last night's dinner, except sliced rather than diced! :)
I love bread and gravy.
Any time, any where, any how!
Yes, that's good, old-fashioned comfort food for me.
Nothing much going on here (at least here in my house).
I had a nice long call with my sister in Ohio this morning.
I had a "fight" with my rheumatologist's office ...starting when they denied my prescription for 1 mg prednisone. Apparently his notes and my remembrance of our conversation in his office don't agree. [I later checked with niece who was with me in his exam room, and this old girl's memory of his directions was the same as hers....decreasing the prednisone by 1 mg per month] After another call to the nurse line and actually speaking to someone and a couple messages via the "portal"...they renewed the 'script...except for 5 mg and 1 mg. The pharmacist removed the 5 mg and said I had enough to get to March when I see him again. I hate these hassles. If I have more problems like this, I'll try to find a new rheumatologist or something. :idiot2:
I feel so bad for those in California....drought and now the "monsoon" season. The same seems true in the south.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane, from what I've seen on the news, the entire world has unusually deadly weather, but California brings it home.
All the predictions and forecasts for climate change have come to pass, including widespread weather disasters, large global refugee movements, and the rise of fascism. It was predicted, and no one challenged it, but we all ignored it.
Hi everyone...I love biscuits and gravy..I like just about any food...My weight stays around 118lbs...would like to gain about 10 lbs.,but just can't seem too..but have always been thin...the wind is blowing here today and much cooler..I plan to go see my daughter in a couple days if I can..have some gift cards need to spend...hope all are doing well..stay warm and safe
Darlene...Enjoy the time with your daughter and spending those gift cards!!
Patricia...You're sure right on the climate change and its horrific weather.
I went out to attempt a short walk, but the 23 degree weather and bitter wind made it a verrry short walk. :2funny: I came back and filled some of my bird feeder. The deer clean it out at night, so I ration what I put in so the birds may get some.
I'm setting up my pill box for the next two weeks and found a larger pill in one bottle than the others, so will go to the Gov pill ID spot and see what it is.
The dishwasher is whirling away after last night when I was "host" for our after. We went to Chinese restaurant and I found an old bridge buddy I hadn't seen in 4 yrs or so...it was so good to see her.
I think I'll read this afternoon. That's as exciting as my afternoons become.
Take care and stay safe and healthy,
jane
My days are similar; Jane, I do chores, including feeding the cat and cleaning her litter box, and participate in our local email, text and call checking; I started in 2020 with Covid and continued due to ice and other reasons. Then it's on to email and here.
Not an exciting life other than the occasional foray outside for whatever reasons.
Yes, the situation is dire, and many in government seem to believe that solving those issues means getting rid of the people causing those issues.
Darlene, I know what you mean per weight.
My big excitement was yesterday when Margaret took me for a LONG overdue haircut/mani/pedi. It was wonderful!
Our weather is doing its crazy Tennessee stuff we had gobs of snow on Thursday and Friday. Fortunately for most, the ground was too warm for any of it to stick. And my daughter in upstate South Carolina sent me a picture her first daffodils blooming. Then today we got to around 40, and we'll be up near 60 in a couple more days. I'm so sorry for those folks who had the lines of tornadoes - but have to admit I'm glad it wasn't us.
We all just hang in there!
Daffodils in JANUARY! Now that has to let Everyone know something is not right! Except the men in suits and ties who think they know Everything, and did not grow up noticing when the daffodils came up and bloomed. That was "women's business!" Good thing women are filling up the offices and boardrooms now!
Hi Gals. Haven't been in for a while fpr no particular reason. Darlene, I have a serious issue with people who can't gain weight! I was like that till I was 18, but have fought it ever since. You're so lucky! Biscuits and gravy are not something I even think about eating.
I agree with all of you about the weather. We had a really, really cold spell after NY's which froze all my pansy blossoms. However they are recovering again. We've been up and down, really cold for Charlotte in the 40's and low's below freezing. That's not normal for us, but they say we will be up to 67 by Thurs. I've frozen all day today. No snow though except in the mtns.
I finished the Feb issue last week. I used a Valentine theme and featured our 90+ neighbors who celebrated their 70th anniversary right after Christmas. I'm really early getting it done but won't have it printed and put out till the 1st of Feb.
John finally got over his cold and I managed to avoid catching it. I'm fine except cold.
Mary, I'm glad you're improving, but it sounds like a slow haul.
Thank you, Patricia, for the link. I will pass it on to my daughter. They had planned a cruise and land trip to AK last August, but had to cancel it due to her cancer. Maybe she will be able to rebook one day. God willing.
I have bridge tomorrow and will do a little exercise in the gym before hand. I am so cold blooded, I don't want to walk in this weather.
I went to the Dr for my eyes last week to try and solve my dry eye problem. He gave me a sample of a new eye drop, but not sure it's helping much.
Went to the library and got a bunch of books. We have a fantastic modern library not too far from us. I also got a manicure last Tuesday, but that's all the excitement around here.
Everyone stay safe and warm. Sharon
Good morning buddies...I'm kinda sad today..today was my anniversary..God gave us 54 years together..took him home 10 years ago ....sure do miss him..but thankful for the time HE allowed us...life goes on....hope everyone is staying warm and well...have a great day
Morning, Friends!
Darlene...birthdays and anniversaries of our loved ones are sad now that they're gone.
Sharon...wow...the Feb newsletter ready to go. Good job!
MaryPage...finally some women braking the glass ceiling.
Mary...oooohhh...beautiful feet and fingers now.
Patricia...your schedule sounds like mine. :smiley6600:
Does anyone hear from Marilyn? I hope she's well.
Yesterday was thunderstorm, including nasty lightning, and rain all day long. Today is a winter storm warning for Wed. to end of week. :idiot2: :uglystupid2: :o
Nothing exciting here...going to podiatrist to get a big callus thingy taken off one toe. I'll probably run by the grocery for a few things for the rest of the week.
Take care and stay safe and healthy!
jane
And it's Wednesday! We're in a winter storm warning area, so I got myself out of my nice warm bed and got to the store to get a few treats for a snowy couple of days. :2funny:
My first ever podiatrist visit went well. His Dad was one of my oncologists, so that was nice. He did a good job of paring down the callus and I can walk much better now.
I've got some computer stuff to do this morning, and then some reading and relaxing...i.e., no work planned. :thumbup:
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning; it's dropped to minus 19 and is sunny, so there are no clouds to hold the heat in. That's okay because I need to stay home and finish some chores.
Darlene, Jane said it best sometimes those memories may be bittersweet.
Good morning, Friends.
As Patricia said, it's good to stay inside these days.
We've got a light snow this morning and I'm glad I did my shopping yesterday. More to come "they" say and the temps to dive into the single digits and below starting tomorrow. Brrrr.
I'm not very motivated this morning, but that's not unusual for me. Thank heavens I don't have to get up and go to a job.
Take care of YOURSELVES and stay healthy and safe,
jane
Sorry about your snow, jane - but I guess it is still Winter. :)
It's been quiet in here lately. Guess everybody is hibernating. I keep getting better, and guess I'm almost back to my "normal".
Our temps keep ranging from highs in the 30s to highs in the 60s. Pretty usual for winter in Tennessee.
Just dropping by to say hello...have had kids here...good times visiting...but am tired..hi to everyone looking in...will try to write more next time
Just saw this in a health email;
https://www.health.com/genetic-mutation-second-breast-cancer-7098879?hid=2b67591080171b28acd52add6ea1cf1e562c64be&did=8114060-20230127&lctg=2b67591080171b28acd52add6ea1cf1e562c64be
Evening, Buddies.
It has snowed all day...light and fluffy, so it'll blow around as the wind increases. Our temps are quickly dropping.
My email is so messed up. And Google won't send me a link to reset password for 2 days! I am not a happy person. :knuppel2:
Jane
Good Suncay Morning....
from sunny and crisp 6 degree Iowa. The snow has stopped and everything has a pretty glaze to it.
Niece Patricia is packing up to leave for N. Wisc. It's been a nice visit.
Stay safe and healthy!
jane
From December through January, we've managed with icy surroundings and little to no snow. Several times we've been promised snow, and each time it was a no-show, and the ice and cold continued. Last night was supposed to be three to five inches, and it went somewhere but not here, so the slips and slides continue.
I'm still trying to get things fixed since Google finally let me out of their dungeon. (I hope).
It's a cool 6 degrees here, but I got out for a haircut and to the P.O.
Stay safe!
Jane
Glad you're getting OK with Google, jane. And are getting out at +6*. I got out at a "balmy", cloudy 55*. Two doctor's appointments. Regular checkup with cardiologist (all OK - come back in 3 months), and a post-hospital visit to a pulmonologist (expected "mild COPD" diagnosis - no return appointment needed). All good for me.
AH, Mary....Your appts are my favorite kind...no change...come back if you have a problem.
It was a verrry crisp -21 when I awoke this morning, but it's warming {hahahaha} to a -9.
'tis a very good day to stay inside and back in my nice warm house.
Nothing exciting here aside from the cold air.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning....32 degrees here thru tomorrow..lots reading in store for me...As Jane says stay safe and healthy
We've had no real snow but lots of ice for most of January. This is despite numerous doomsday snow forecasts and warnings of violent clashing storms of highs and low pressures. Through all of this, we had frigid temperatures, clear skies, and perhaps 0.1 inches of snow.
Yesterday was the latest doomsday forecast of a two-day snow of five to seven inches. It did warm up into the plus twenties and gave us cloudy skies to hold the warmth in, but only 0.4 inches of snow.
And February, normally our coldest month is now forecast to remain in the teens and twenties and to snow almost every day. I'm going to be digging out my most arctic gear.
We are still in the mid-20's with the ground and streets covered in sleet and freezing rain. (couldn't locate any snow in my accumulations. I know that's warm for most of you, but here in Texas, it's almost a blizzard. Here in N.E. Texas, most schools closed, along with a lot of businesses. Personally, I am walking around here with several layers of clothes on, heat turned up, and decisions to be made whether I'm going to read or binge some more TV. If I go in for a nap, and a book, I will get the nap whether I'm ready or not. LIkewise, if I sit on the couch and watch TV, I fall asleep quickly. One way or another, I'm bound to catch up on some sleep! Y'all stay warm, stay in or stay safe, however that works for each of you.!
Tomereader, where in NE Texas are you? My parents were born and raised in Bonham, and an aunt & uncle lived in Hughes Springs during and right after WW2.
And Happy Feb. 1!
Tome...I heard about the ice problem in the Dallas_FW area. I hate ice...absolutely no control if driving or walking!
Patricia...the arctic cold we've been having is suppose to end this weekend.
Mary...good to see your smiling face this morning.
I did get my lazy body out for my prescriptions and then to two grocery stores looking for the thin buns. They used to be everywhere, but are now hard to find here.
Nothing new here. Afternoon for watching Nicolle Wallace and reading.
Time to catch up with my checkbook for Feb.1
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane, they keep pushing back the dates for this huge snowstorm that has had multiple false start dates. Now they are saying Thursday into Friday. It's dangerous out there presently attempting to walk or drive on that ice.
MaryZ, I'm in Dallas. It has been a real trial for anyone, especially the 18 wheeler drivers. There are so many jack-knifed, plus some stalled 3 abreast, and only way around is if there is a partially thawed lane. There were some Jeep club members yesterday hitching up to each other and pulling the 18 wheelers up the slope or where ever they were stopped.
It is still 28 degrees. A lot of the sleet that was on the sidewalk or porches has melted a little, but is still a skating rink out there. Now that some has thawed, it is freezing over again. They are still looking for more freezing rain. Hope they miss that forecast. I need to get to the store!
Stay warm and be safe!
Jane, I'm a Wallace fan as well and all. I think she's Great!
Oh, Tomereader: I had not picked up that you were from Big D! My 2nd husband (we were married for 34 years before he died) was from there, and I spent a lot of time there. David's parents lived on Bryn Mawr Avenue in Highland Park. David went to St. Mark's and SMU. I think I got those items right. I seem to disremember just about every little detail these days! Anyway, my Dad was born in San Antonio. By mistake, as he always said. His Dad was an Army doctor, and stationed there at the time. My family are actually Virginians, and there is family lore that says Daddy was three when some gentleman called him a Texan and Daddy drew himself up as tall and straight as he could and said: "Suh, Ah'm uh Virginian!" He had never, as yet, stepped foot in our blessed state!
I am also descended from some Texans from Sherman, surname Hare. I understand one of them was the or one of the first congressmen from Texas. Hare had the good sense to marry a Virginia gal named Rector (we have a Rectortown). My great grandfather was General Luther Rector Hare, a Texan. A book was written about his time with General Custer. I was raised with the details of what we did to the Native American tribes, so the current ups & downs as to whether or not those facts should be taught bothers me not at all. Truth will always out, we used to say!
Hi Gals. Sorry I've been AWOL for a while. No excuse really. I've been exercising at the gym 3 days a week and playing bridge all of 2 afternoons a week and reading and messing with the computer. Tomorrow, I need to get started on the March issue.
John's computer quit working Fri and I couldn't get it to turn on either, so he took it to computer guy we use and it had a frayed cord! He ordered a new one and it came in but too late to pick it up until tomorrow. So he missed 2 or 3 days of bridge. That doesn't make him a happy camper, but IU beat Purdue yesterday in basketball, so that made him happy.
I had a fall Friday night trying to pick a book up off the floor in the entry. Apparently my stance wasn't stable and I just kept going when I bent over and ended up flat on the floor and hit my head hard on the closet door! So yesterday I woke up with a black eye! I felt so dumb, but I was hurrying as usual and that's not good.
Melanie got bad news from her CT and MRI. The chemo is not working and the tumor is growing again. After a week, the radiologist/oncologist said he felt she could have more radiation--10 sessions plus he found an oral chemo he thought might work, but things don't look very good. Needless to say that has raised our stress level pretty high.
I called my granddaughter-in-law Tues to wish her a happy birthday and had the bonus of hearing little Ceci shouting "Hi", ever 2 mins and then Bye when we were finished talking. Also Hugs. So sweet! She's 18 mos now.
Patricia, I hope you get snow, if that's what you want. Not me. Your temps are beyond my comprehension. The NE really got a frozen weekend too.
Mary, so glad you're doing better. Stay warm. Good on the Dr's reports too.
Darlene, sending hugs to help you get through those special days without your hubby--also to others in the same boat.
Jane, I have been throwing birdseed on my balcony this winter,
and you would be surprised at the variety of birds I get.
Stay warm & safe. Sharon
Sharon, it has to warm up to snow and besides helping to melt the Ice, it also allows traction on the ice.
Good morning...it's finally warming up here in my space....Sharon that's good you are going to the gym..due to weather and company I have not walked in 2 weeks..planning on starting back today...sorry about Melanie reports...praying for her...yes it's hard to deal with losing your spouse...every year about the day of his passing..I miss him so much..but God was good...our anniversary was Jan 17 and he passed on the 20th....life goes on....HiJane and all reading....have a great week
Sorry to hear about Melanie, Sharon. Keep us posted, please.
Happy Birthday, Marilyn!! :hb2:
Oh My, Yes! BIG Birthday Greetings, Marilyn!
Good morning...not many posting..hope all is well..just busy...Not much going on with me..may watch Super Bowl for awhile..or maybe not...the sun is out and it's above freezing...hope everyone has a great day.....
:balloons: :balloons: HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY!! :balloons: :balloons:
I've been doing nothing, so nothing to write about....except for doing the dreaded income tax paper gathering. I think I'm finished with that now and ready for the accountant in March. I HATE doing taxes, but it's so much better since we retired. Easier now, too, that I consolidated a lot of separate issues into one account.
I am consumed by the Alex Murdaugh murder trial in S.C. [I watch it live on YouTube on my Ipad] What a guy...stole money from just about everyone for years, it seems and may have murdered his wife and younger son.
We're to have some dreary days beginning today with no sun and rain.
Has anyone heard from Marilyn?
Stay safe and healthy.
jane
Nothing new going on here, either. All I do for my taxes is keep notices in an envelope to send to the account. I've never actually done any of it myself - just collect paper and hope it's all the right stuff ... then pay the bill. ;D
Same here, dreary icy darkness and basic chores each day. I did receive some nice valentine's messages and email cards from friends, even one from a friend's Doberman to my cat! Hope your days are going well and yes, I also farm out my taxes.
It is a rainy Valentines Day but we are going to a Mexican fast food restaurant for lunch . Its "Taco Tuesday !!
Happy Valentines everyone...I'm going to a banquet tonight at my church....it's always very nice....hope everyone looking in is. Having a great day.....
Hi everyone. I hope you all had a good Valentine's Day. The center here has a lovely valentine luncheon for the couples who sign up for it. Beautiful decs, champagne, and excellent meal. We've attended the past 2 years.
This afternoon, I'm going over for a birthday party for a church member who turns 100 today! I can't even fathom that and there are 3 or 4 cententarians here!
I've had phenomenal bridge the past 2 times I've played. Sat, I even bid and made a small slam.
Other than those things, not much going on. Oh I did have a dental appt yesterday. Routine. All was well.
I'm waiting to hear from Melanie about the echogram she had Monday. Other than that no news on her.
The kids had a wonderful time in New Orleans last weekend, but I haven't heard the details yet.
No other news here. We've been having up and down temps. To be 75 today, 55 tomorroW, 60's next week.
I hope you are all warming up. The cherry trees are in bloom and there are daffodils out too. Now watch us have a deep freeze.
Stay well. Sharon
I'll have the deep freeze for you as it's minus twenty here. February is always our coldest month with March warming us up and Easter normally brings in Spring
Hi, Buddies!
Nothing new here....well, we're getting a new layer of snow! Temps in 20s...and our old snow was almost all gone... :2funny:
I haven't done much except the usual...laundry, and bookkeeping my checking account. AND watching the Murdaugh murder trial in SC.
Take care and stay healthy...and good thoughts for Darlene's son and Sherry's daughter in their cancer fights.
jane
Good morning...Jane..so far my. Sons lab has been good..please keep him on your prayer list..well yesterday was my Birthday...so daughter took me out to eat..then went To Casino for awhile...had good day.... Have a great day everyone
CC, :hb2: :hb3: :clap: I hope you had an enjoyable one!
:hb2: :hb3: :hb3: :hb2:
HOPE YOUR DAY WAS GREAT.
Nothing new on this Saturday morning. Blue sky, chilly temps, but no more snow.
I went to grocery store for one item...came back with 3 bags. Someone must have been sneaking in things! :2funny: :2funny:
Quiet weekend here and Monday, too.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Happy Birthday, Darlene!
Welcome to Tennessee weather. We spent 45 minutes in the hall on Wednesday night because of tornado warnings, after a high of 74*. Thursday morning, the weather was clear and 21*. Today (Friday), the high was near 60*. Sighhhhhhhh![/b
p.s. Sorry, got the days wrong - tornado warnings were on Thursday, etc.]
jane, I'd never heard of the trial you are talking about, but today, it's on live on all the news stations. ?????
More crazy weather here - it was 80* yesterday, breaking a record set in 1897. And we may break another heat record today. Then back in the more-normal mid50s tomorrow. ;D
Here in southern California it has been cold , rainy & hail . In our town it was 39 F this morning .
Well, Mary; I am actually wishing I had never heard of the Murdaugh trial, or the man, or the murders & money problems. Above all, I would rather see the National news nightly begin with what is going on that affects our nation and the world. This is all about a man I never ever heard about previously and dearly hope to stop hearing about.
Good Evening, Babes.
We had an ice storm and then the temp was 2 degrees this morning....so no melting. My driveway is like an ice rink. However, temps to warm tomorrow and Sunday and then rain on Monday. I'll let that "un-ice" my driveway. The walk is fine, but then later tonight, we got snow, so that's covered the walks again.
Nothing else new here. Hope you're all safe and healthy,
Today in the live chat along with the live streaming of the Murdaugh trial, there were 80,000 people in the live chat. It went so fast, it was impossible to keep up.
jane
Well, I haven't watched one single minute of it, only a brief, live capture, inserted in my 5:00 news program from yesterday when he took the stand. And I kept wondering when lightning was going to strike! (I'm guessing he is blaming the murders of his family members on an unidentified Perp?)
I had DVR'd almost all of PBS programming for Black History Month, and spent my time, worthily, (IMO), watching these well-done documentaries.
That trial must really have grabbed the interest of the posters in SL's Library forum, as so few relatable posts to that Forum showed this week. I thought the mighty "servers" had gone down! Have a good weekend everyone, especially those in the areas where blizzards are predicted, or have already occurred!
Tomereader, I could not get away from it! It was the FIRST thing they covered on World News Tonight on ABC and then in the next half hour of World News on NBC. As far as I'm concerned, this is a South Carolina story, and we have shootings (he shot his wife & son to death) all over this country ALL the time.
Good almost afternoon MaryPage and Tomereader and all the others here.
I think the attraction to the trial is a man who stole so much for so long and was finally caught. Estimated theft of 10 million, but I think it was actually more. So, for me, it's a "high and mighty and arrogant person of privilege and special treatment" got caught, finally. Tomereader...of course, it was someone else [who literally blew the brains out of his son and shot his wife with 5 shots from what is described as a type of AR15...the last shot to the back of her head]. His present story is it was someone from social media who said such vile things about his son. {I don't buy that either.} I'm not sure ol' Alec ...they pronounce it "Ellic" had the guts to shoot them. He didn't have the guts to kill himself. I still think he was dealing the drugs. People who seem to know about these drugs say NOBODY would survive taking that amount of oxy, etc.
So...things here in Iowa are quiet...thank heavens. My driveway is still a sheet of ice, so hoping for a lot warmer Sunday and the rest of the week. I'm glad I have plenty of food in my freezer and can get by.
Laundry is going...and I'm catching up on some emails and going to watch ice hockey this afternoon.
The sun is glistening off the ice on the tree limbs and bushes. It's pretty.
Hope you're all well and safe.
jane
We did break a temperature record again on Thursday - 85*! Then back into the 50s yesterday and today. The weather gal I watch calls it "weather whiplash". Very appropriate.
All doing well here. I'm knitting a baby blanket right now. It's going to be nice, but I like doing the little sweaters more - they knit up faster. They all keep me busy, though.
It's 39 degrees at 2:30 in the afternoon here in Dallas. There was a smattering of rain earlier, but the clouds are still hanging around. I'm glad I got the flowerbed cleaning done the other day when it was very warm. Spotting all the other little things I need to do out there IF it warms up again soon. My yard guy will be wanting to mow my grass, but as of now, I don't have any, LOL. I have some short weeds. I guess I need to get him to come and pick up all the pieces of limbs, trim a shrub and maybe put some lawn stuff down. Is it too early for weed & feed? I just know we're going to have another freeze, probably around Easter, and all the ladies with the pretty spring frocks, will have to put their big coat over them. Have a great weekend, stay off the ice!
Good afternoon...sounds like we all are having different kind of weather.. I think also we will have another freeze around Easter...I'm having some trouble with psoriasis....skin problem...have any of you dealt with that...I have been to Dermatologist...who is just giving me tropical medicine...which isn't helping. Much...Hi. To all looking in...stay safe and well
Hey, CottonCandy. I have eczema. The dermatologist has given me several different topical creams/ointments, but through trial and error, and reading up on it, I've discovered my own treatments. I bought some Cetaphil, several different items. I use the Cetaphil soap to wash the raised, itchy places, then a lotion that I apply to protect from another "flare-up" (which can show up any time, and mine is usually my right arm, left lower leg, and under my boobies). Another treatment for the really itchy leg, is Aveeno Eczema Therapy, which is a thick, balm-like cream, oatmeal based. It works good for the itch. I don't know if these products would help your Psoriasis, but I have noticed there are several over-the-counter products now, specializing in basic treatment of Psoriasis. Look next time you are in the CVS or Walgreens for any of these. I had several friends who had psoriasis really bad, and nothing, even prescriptions, seemed to help. I hope your case is a mild one. I know how troublesome even a mild case of eczema can be.
Have a good Sunday.
Our daughter has Psoriasis & it has spread to her bones .
I had a bout of eczema. Very uncomfortable. Dermatologist prescribed Clobetasol. Miracle ointment! My grandson had it when he was here at Thanksgiving. I applied the ointment to the site --2 inches by 4 inches. Redness and itching gone within the hour. Hope this helps.
Crazy weather here in Tucson too. 80* one day the next snowing and in the 30s!
I feel so bad for all of you with psoriasis. My BIL has it, too. Alpine...psoriasis of the bone sounds awful. How to they treat that?
Nothing much new here. It's finally warming up and most of the ice is gone from my driveway.
I got my drugs portioned out for the next two weeks and have some refills to call in. And I need to call rheumatologist for a new appt. I canceled on the day of the ice storm.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
:wave:
I thought psoriasis would be treated by a rheumatologist or some other specialist in autoimmune diseases.
I believe it must be many types of the condition or many variations. One time I had been in a house visiting that I later found had bedbugs. By evening I had hives and psoriasis, per a nurse, but no bedbugs Both conditions lasted about a week.
Thanks everyone for your input...right now it's just on my elbows...have appt with my primary Dr next month..will see what he suggest....
Jane I think our daughter sees a specialist . It is now affecting her joints & will be having shoulder surgery soon .
Mean while my husband had a bug on Friday & I got it Saturday . It is like the 24 hour flu , upset stomach , loose bowels .
We are both feeling better but I have lost my appetite . The thought of eating dinner tonight gave me a gagging feeling .
Alpiner, I just saw this on MSN; Drug-resistant stomach bug spreading across US: 'Serious public health alert'
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a "serious public health alert," warning of a nationwide spike in "extensively drug-resistant" shigellosis.
The highly contagious bacterial infection attacks the intestines and causes inflammatory diarrhea, according to the CDC's "emergency and preparedness response."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/drug-resistant-stomach-bug-spreading-across-us-serious-public-health-alert/ar-AA17ZACF?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=d5a0930eedcc476fbd2e17a99fa1b07d&ei=102
there is also the "norovirus", which has stomach symptoms, as well as upper respiratory problems. They say one major cause is handling money. Also people still need to be faithful to washing their hands after an outing, or transacting money. Supposedly it is a common type virus, but seems to be spreading a lot, in many places. This noro-virus has been around for quite awhile, and is kind of like a covid virus, in that it mutates often, which is also true of the "flu virus"...they change the formula for the flu shot every year/2 yrs. or so, hence "good years" for the flu and "bad years" with lots of spread.
I only had an upset stomach & my appetite is gone . The first day I slept a lot & was cold . I have become more active but I'm not pushing it .
I've been sidelined with a brutal cold. Tested negative for Covid, fortunately. I'm hoping this will be over in another day or two.
BABES! What is going on with you all? I sure hope you all get to feeling better soon. Norovirus is a weird one. Ray and I had it on our Alaskan cruise part of that trip. He got it first...and I was almost our of quarantine...half hour to go and BOOM! I had it. We recovered and the ship treated us very well...but whole ship routine was changed since we were not the only ones sick. Recovered as quickly as we got it.
We're to get more snow on Friday. I hope there's no ice. That's finally all gone and I don't want to see it again.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I'm still feeling some affects of the bug I had , mostly tired , still not back to eating as I should .
Hi Girls, I guess we all have been on a crazy weather cycle this winter. We're in the high 60's and have had 80 one day, but who knows what tomorrow may bring.
I copied a post from FB from Marilyn. Thought you all might want to see it. "
Hello everyone. Sorry for all the picture posts but I can't really see well enough to post much. that I have to type) I am doing well. Keith is continues t to decline. The latest is that he had started asking if I am Marilyn .His eyesight has gotten very bad due to thre Atrophy of the Visual Cortex... It is so sadabd I deel like I have been grieving for the last 5 years."
It sounds like she's having a hard time. I'm so glad she moved near her son when she did.
Nothing new going on here. I got the March newsletter out today. I changed all my meds from the pharmacy I've been going to to Harris Teeter, a preferred pharmacy on my MC D plan. Should save about half. Have been working on taxes but haven't gotten all my 1099's in yet.
My mother had a terrible eczema he last year of so. Nothing helped her much, but when I brought her up to HH to an asstd living near me, it stopped. Later, I finally figured out she was allergic to the cat her husband brought home.
As to psoriasis, Phil Michelson the golfer, has psoriatic arthritis and advertises Embrel and says it has helped him continue to play.
As to the McDonahou (sp?) case, that is not too far from where we lived in Carolina Lakes. I haven't watched any of it except for the excerpts on the news. IMO, he's trash and did it and deserves what he gets.
Still haven't found a new dog but still looking.
Mary, sorry about the cold and Alpiner, about the virus. No fun!
Stay warm and safe and be careful on the ice if you have it.
Sharon
Good early afternoon. I hope that everyone who is or has felt poorly is improved. Our weather has also been unusual; the past three years have been different but also that unusual. I'm feeling somewhat virtuous that I had some nagging chores all done by noon. Who knows if it will last, but I hope it does.
Good late afternoon. 50 degrees here, but windy, so feels colder. Temps to drop again and maybe snow by Friday.
Sharon...thanks for infor on Marilyn. I'm 100% in agreement that it's good she's near her son, dil, and family. I hope her eyes are still good enough for her to drive for groceries, etc. I don't know if she can leave K alone, though, to go out, unless she can get a respite worker.
Nothing new here...I tried for a short walk, but wind is unpleasant.
I tried to get a telephone visit with my rheumatologist, but no luck. I can't get in until APRIL. I suspect he's gone back to India for March. I may ask to move that to June when I have to go down to see the hematologist and my cataract surgery will be over OR My sister is coming for the surgery, so she and I may go to rheumatologist and then on to Iowa City and stay overnight for surgery the next morning. decisions, decisions.
More covid in my Minnesota family.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I have something called Pellucid Marginal Degeneration, which is causing me to go blind. There is no cure; at least, not as yet.
My eye surgeon laughed as she told me, some years ago. that I would probably be dead before I went blind. Well, that did not work out, and so I am quite bad and growing worse. It is very hard. Strangely, though, some days are much worse than others.
MaryPage...I'm sorry to hear of that diagnosis. Thank heavens your son is there to help you and you have other family to support you.
There really isn't anything new here. I'm trying to catch up with my checking account and I baked some choc ship cookies for the freezer.
I guess I'll look for some basketball or hockey games as I'm caught up on laundry and dishes. I may try to get a short walk in. These days those walks are mighty short.
Stay safe and healthy, Dear Friends,
jane
There's nothing calling my name today either. I spent most of yesterday afternoon paying bills and buying groceries. I met with friends for lunch and, as usual, descended in mass to the grocery and malls. I found everything on my list except for Fels Soap; I know they still make it, and it's great for laundry; but it seems not to merit being sold here. I guess I'll have to check Amazon.
patricia19....Our local Walmart carries Fels Naptha . I buy it for my husband to use after working on his Model T Fords .
Thanks, Joanne, I'll have to call them here to check
Hi y'all. Sounds like folks are improving. I'm finally feeling some better - even got to the dining room yesterday and, so far, today. Still coughing and blowing, though. The nurse here called my doc/PA and got me some stuff for the nebulizer. He also gave me a five-day course of prednisone and I have an appointment next week.
jane, I spent years agonizing each month balancing my checkbook to the penny. We eventually were at a point where we were not going to run out of money before the end of the month - and when I finally figured that out, I realized I didn't have to work so hard at it. For a good while, I've just checked over the totals, and let it go at that. Lazy, I know, but it works for me.
Margaret is at the beach (Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area) for a few days. She'll be back home late Monday. Jean's coming to visit for a few days the end of next week. It'll be good to see her. I've lost a lot of weight, and I'm going to ask her to help me go through my clothes, and cull out what I can't wear any more. Also I need a new phone, and I'll get some help getting a setting up a new one.
Sue went with Randy on a business trip last week - unfortunately for her - to Reno. She's turned into a real South Carolina gal, and doesn't like snow at all. Haven't really heard about the trip itself, but obviously the trip back home yesterday was pure hell. Granted it was clear across the country, but with the storms and winds to screw flights up, they spent hours in Memphis, and hours in Charlotte, before finally getting to Greenville/Spartanburg and their car. I'm sure they're just resting and unwinding this weekend.
We're getting some lovely signs of spring now - with daffodils, forsythia, pink magnolias, etc. It is always a time of rebirth.
I've lost a lot of weight also, Mary. My personal physician has me taking what we are calling "Naked Lady bodyweight" each morning now, and this morning I weighed 108.8. Wow! I haven't weighed THAT since High School!
MaryPage, I miss our emails and even our political gripes! It's good to see your post.
We always have lots of snow in March when the temperatures warm, and our humidity returns. I always welcome it because I lose the dry skin feeling of being sunburned and know spring is coming. Before climate change, the snow was always gone by Easter but not in the past few years.
I lost several pounds during my recovery from the fall of February 2021. At the time, it was too painful during those eighteen weeks to stand for any length of time, even with the provided walker. The pounds never come back, so I donated clothes here. I tried to look at it as getting to go shopping, but that was stretching it.
Hi buddies....we are having warm sunny weather...time for me to get back walking...have yearly eye check up next month...thinking I need new glasses ..Mary Page..just got to ask...what is naked lady body weight? Is it a drink or exercise routine..lol....Hi Mary..Sharon...Jane and others reading...does Marilyn post anymore..? Have a great week everyone...
Hi Gals. I don't like the sound of Mary's continual cough, etc. I hope the Dr can get it stopped.
Mary Page, I'm so sorry to hear of your eyes. John is facing the same thing. He is down to 40% of his optic nerve left due to glaucoma. It continues to worsen despite meds. He can still drive and read large print books and watch TV but it's getting harder everyday.
Jane glad Patricia will be with you for your cataract surgery.
Darlene, good luck on some treatment for the psoriasis.
I've been really busy lately. I play bridge Tues and Sat afternoons and I went to our Sunday movie showing yesterday of SeaBiscuit. I hadn't seen it, but it was good. Wed, we have a Women's Day high tea, which should be fun. Thurs we are going to a funeral counsellor to discuss preplanning and prepaying for our funerals. I guess it's time to do that to make it easier for the kids. Then, Friday, I'll probably start on the April issue of the newsletter.
I wish I had lost a lot of weight! Though not the way you gals did. I haven't gained any and have lost perhaps 5 lbs since we moved here, but I would really like to lose another 10, but I doubt it will happen in spite of the exercise and giving up desserts. I took a walk down to the lake this afternoon, the first in a long time. I've been going to the therapy gym to exercise.
Well, I can't think of any other news. Stay well & warm. Sharon
Naked lady body weight is what I record FIRST thing every a.m. these days. I am on page 5 of my composition book, which I have to show to my darling personal physician every visit. I am on monthly visits now.
I get entirely naked and take my weight. Then I dress and record it.
PATRICIA, I miss us, too. I sleep so much these days, that I just barely get through the things that are necessary. I do not go out at all, except to medical appointments. No one is allowed in except my children and my cleaning lady. The granddaughters all have their knickers in a twist, and the great grands are likewise shut out. I do not need any germs right now. All photos and news items are MOST welcome. I live for them!
Sharon, I am so sorry about John. I can still read a little, with my glasses AND a magnifying glass, most days. Some not. I can still see the rooms I am in and, with my walker, of course, keep from bumping into things. I just never imagined all this!
Sending prayers your way..Mary Page...
Thank you so very much. That is the greatest gift anyone can send me. I add my own prayers to yours and sail them back to you with my wishes for a wonderful, magical rest of Your Life. I have been listening since Seven A.M. Eastern time this gorgeous Spring day here in Maryland on the beautiful, sparkling Chesapeake Bay to the incredible women at the conference in Abu Dhabi. Even the First Lady of Ukraine is there! My heart is totally strengthened by the things they are encouraging women to do!
I fully believe that even in the darkest moments in time, it is women who nurture and fan the flames to light the way.
My four daughters, two granddaughters, one great-granddaughter in utero, and I celebrate Women's Day every day!
My 5 daughters, 13 granddaughters and 14 great granddaughters and I (populated the planet, didn't I!) do the same, Mary!
On a very much smaller scale, my sister, myself, and my two nieces celebrate the same.
New quiz game
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What a pleasure to read all of your support for women!
Oh, ENJOY your spring days. Ours are still far ahead. We're to have snow again this afternoon/evening to add to that we got on Thursday. Thankfully the roads and sidewalks are clear, but it's still hovering around the freezing temp.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Jane, same here, more snow and colder temperatures. :(
Yes, Jane, this should not be considered political. I have BEEN that single (divorced) mother with three small daughters. I have had BETTER credentials than the guys with the same jobs, but been paid much, much less. I have even had one boss explain to me that this was because they wanted to encourage the guys to stay and be part of their management team. (I quit on the spot with that one!) Fortunately, I had a very good reputation and was a very desirable employee. I was never without a job. But it was all hard and unfair. No, it is not political. It is cultural. It is impossible for me to NOT support women. Dyed into my personal culture. All women should stop and THINK about it.
Oh, MaryPage, I hear you 100%. When I went for my first interview..which my Educ Professor told me to NOT come back to the college with a signed contract. This was in my senior year, even before I had student taught. Anyway, this nut of a principal had his office in the basement...across from the gym! He told me, after trying to find out a lot of things that were none of his business, that, of course my salary would be less than the band director who had a lot of children, and I had no dependents. I knew right then that this was not the place for me. The choice of children had nothing to do with his teaching schedule or abilities.
I've had an...expensive morning. I got my water heater removed and replaced. I"m lucky to get such quick service in this small town.
So, I treated myself to lunch out. :2funny:
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Hi ....not much going in with me...enjoy reading yalls post...trying to get use to the time change..now it's dark in the early mornings...but really don't bother me that much...my granddaughter just stopped by....good timing....I was having a problem with my cell phone and she fixed it in no time.....hope everyone is doing well...have great rest of week....]
Our morning temps have been down in the 20s. So crazy! Our local strawberry growers have all had plants in bloom, and that makes it tough on them.
I had to get a new cell phone. Margaret transferred all (or almost all) my data from the old phone. Now I have to figure out where everything is and how to access it. That should keep me busy for some time.
Lots of birthdays around here and in my family. My oldest grand is 40 today; the youngest will be 34 tomorrow; and I'll be 87 on Thursday. Plus there are five birthdays at this facility this week.
maryz , belated Happy Birthday to you!! :hb2:
Happy Belated Birthday, Mary!
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Happy Birthday, MaryZ. Sorry I'm late with the wish.
Good morning...sitting here with my second cup of coffee..watching it rain...so peaceful and thankful for it...I'm just getting over a sinus infection...and it always affects my ear....which I've always had trouble with...even though it's normally a kids problem...MaryZ..I think I wished you HB...but saying it again just in case...Hi to all stopping by...hope all are well..warm and may God meet all our wants and needs as HE sees fit".....
Thanks for the birthday wishes. It was a nice quiet day - and I don't feel any older. ::)
We have been having a tough time in our family lately. Daughter Pam came down with serious breast cancer and has been on chemotherapy. Daughter Debi came down with Covid. Daughter Anne's house burned down last night. She was here, as it was her turn to take care of me. Son Christopher came up from Fredericksburg, Virginia to take care of me. Anne went home to Claiborne, on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Chip was able to change his flight plans and get home tomorrow, a day earlier than planned.
We are all unharmed, and we have the strength as a family to see this through. A neighbor saw the flames and ran over and pounded on the door and got Greg and the dog out. We were called here and then were up all the rest of the night. Now the insurance adjusters have been already, and Anne & Greg have had many offers, but have chosen to stay right next door in a home owned by friends for whom it is a 2nd home they use just for the summer sailing.
So Anne & Greg can have it indefinitely, and will be able to watch over the work on their house. We are told everyone in their village, population 100, was out for the fire. It is a Great place.
This, too, shall pass.
MaryPage, what a terrible set of circumstances. You and yours are definitely in my heart!
MaryPage, you and yours have been through a lot this past month. However, knowing you and knowing through you, your family, you will all come out stronger and closer. You are in my thoughts and heart.
Thank you. Another day is always a blessing. I've had a good long sleep in.
All settling down now. Anne & Greg think it will take a year to fix and move back into their home.
Charlie is hailed as the Wonder Dog (I think not!) of the World for barking and waking Greg up, saving both their lives. I say it was the neighbor who made a bathroom visit, Jim is his name, and looked outside and saw the flames. He ran over and pounded on the door,
Charlie started barking like mad (the only way he ever barks, actually) and Greg came running. The entire community hails Jim, and said community has totally rallied round, offering food and Everything.
Daughter Debi tests negative from Covid now, but is still quite congested. Pam goes on with her chemotherapy, which is winding down and will soon be over.
Good morning, MaryPage; perhaps Charlie and Jim can share the honors? However, it happened, and I'm thankful, along with everyone else, that the family is safe!
MaryPage, so glad all are safe!
I've heard there were some really bad storms in our area last night. Fortunately none in my immediate area, but I certainly was aware of a lot of lightning, thunder, wind, rain, etc., between about midnight and 2 a.m. And then it was gone, off to the east. Lots of nice sunshine and temps near 80 today.
Spring weather can be tough!
Mary, I have to admit to feeling quite guilty, because we have missed having the big storms. All in all, we have had a fine Winter and are now enjoying a gorgeous Spring. I am unable to get outside and ogle it, but from my windows I see pink cherry trees, yellow forsythias and daffodils, and many other delectable blossoms.
Good morning..haven't seen many posting...hope everyone is well and just busy...our weather has been a yo-yo pattern...hot..then cold..sure we will have a Easter spell to clear it all out...have a great day to all
We've had a couple of weeks of melting snow and icy rains to make it a slick mess out there. I've had the decluttering bug with both my place and my computer, keeping me busy.
Our weather has settled down - for at least this week. The dogwoods are blooming, as well as flowering crabapples, etc. The yellow things (forsythia, daffodils, etc.) are finished.
Nashville and our area are having to deal with another atrocity - another school shooting. Will our legislators ever learn to value children more than guns? My heart aches, and is very angry at the same time.
MaryPage...your family situations will hopefully resolve, but stress level so high for your daughter and her BC and chemo and your daughter and husband and their house burning. GOOD GRIEF!!
I'm home from the wedding hoopla and so glad to be. There were some glitches for us. Hotel lost my sister and BIL's car in their valet parking. We got home finally and my sister's stress level, after also getting an IRS letter to "check their identity" which sounded like a SCAM...but wasn't. She got that taken care of. By Monday morning, her BP was sky high and my BIL took her to the hospital to be checked. We were sure she was having a stroke. She was finally released this afternoon and sees her cardiologist again on Tuesday. I think she has a tia. She was so stressed on Monday.
WHAT a weekend. I flew home Tuesday and am so glad to be back home.
Hope all is ok with the others here.
Now we're being warned of serious storms on Friday.
Take care,
jane
I stop by to check on y'all but was especially looking to see if MaryPage had better news. Glad that life is starting to look brighter, so good to have a big family even if they all seem to step on a tack the same day!
MaryZ, I am still wondering if you had the TAVR procedure (I think you said 3 valves) but brain kinda fuzzy about what I read or just thought. I have 3 bad valves but they can only fix 2 of them here & no guarantees I can get off the oxygen to drive my motorhome again (I want it ALL).... seriously, I've swayed back & for a long time & will see the surgeon a week from next Monday to make the decision. Love to hear from you about what you had done & if you'd do the same or different. I hate decisions~~~
I got side tracked & now it's bedtime, so a "Hi to all, kind of like a reunion to bump into old friends".... Shirley/Tisie in the old days............
Shirley - I had two valves replaced (can't remember which ones at this point). It was an "open" procedure. I was told that, at that time, one valve could be replaced through the veins, but two had to be done "open". I was also told that the double replacement was being done through the vein in Europe, but hadn't been approved by the FDA at that time in the US. This was in September 2019. I see my cardiologist about every three months, and all is going well - to the best of my knowledge. I have shortness of breath, but that's because of my mild COPD. I don't use oxygen, but do use the albuterol rescue inhalers from time to time. I have definitely learned that every case is individual and wouldn't necessarily have the same treatment. Decisions are hard - and I hate having to make them, too. Good luck, and keep us posted. Hope you can keep up your RV trips.
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Shirley, you made me laugh.
I've never heard that stepping on a tack expression before! As for heart valves, I have had one replaced. Don't know much more than that about it all.
Yesterday, Chip was very ill with his innards, so Debi left the company she had visiting all week (they left early, early this morning for Hilton Head) and took me to the doctor. I see my personal physician every month now.
The outside world was Beyond Gorgeous. Everything was blooming its hearts out! Cherry and magnolia trees, forsythia, many different types of bulbs! I could not converse with The Debster, as we call her, for all the exclaiming I had to do.
Add in a spectacularly sunny day, and you could not make up anything finer! Wow, but I enjoyed that excursion!
Good morning, Maryz, MaryPage, and all who are still to come!
We have a grey slushy day with dirty snow piles sinking into themselves. We were supposed to have another big storm of snow, wind, and rain, but it never made it out of the passes. We won't see any green until probably late April with our late snowfalls.
Good almost Sunday afternoon. We've had that stretch of nasty, ugly weather. Lots of thunderstorms, 60-70 mph winds, etc.. Electricity went out about 5:30 pm Friday and returned about 11:15 pm. Gary and Kathy thought it a good idea to go out about 6:00 for supper. I declined as did Kay. I don't know what they found if electricity off everywhere! :idiot2:
I had cereal and milk and a banana for supper ::)
No damage here that I can see. Finally a bit less wind and some bit of sunshine.
Nothing much going on here...my old joints hate this up and down ... 70 degrees before storms, 30 after.
Tomorrow I drive to Iowa City for cataract measurements.
MaryPage...did they find a problem for Chip?
Hope all gets better for everyone and their families.
jane
Oh, Jane, that has been a given for a very long time now. I am losing my memory something fierce these days, and I have that diagnosis written down somewhere around here, but cannot think where at the moment. It has something to do with his Diabetes; a frozen or paralyzed section of his stomach plus painful legs plus explosive gut. These all seem to pile in on him at once. More than that I cannot say, because I am not personally in and of the world of medicine and don't really understand these things. I do know he suffers greatly when an attack occurs, and they last a while. The hardest part for me, other than my children suffering the wages of Old Age, is having lived long enough to actually see them being old.
Mother Nature seems angry again this week. Lots of lightning and rain last night.
These temps from 70 to 30s is not friendly to these old joints.
I needed some groceries, but didn't feel up to walking the store, so looked to see if I needed enough for pick up. I forgot how much prices have increased, so I more than made the $35.00 minimum for them to pick up my list and bring it to my car.
Tomorrow is the disliked mammo squeeze and then the following Thurs. I see my surgeon. He does a thorough physical exam...sitting up arms in different positions and lying down and arms up/down/ etc. I know some doc just do the mammo imaging, but not this doc.
Hope your weather is kinder and temps stable.
jane
I could just repeat my post from the 31st. Nothing new here other than a grocery shop and bill pay on the third.
I have a cataract and "floaters" eye surgery to be scheduled for sometime this summer, and that's about it. All my eye floaters or black spots are congregating and heading for the center.
jane, sorry you're so creaky from the weather. Like that here, too. High yesterday and today in the mid80s, and predicted to be in the mid50s tomorrow. However, in the meantime, a cold front with damaging winds and 1-1.5" hail is coming through in a couple of hours. Spring is such fun - weather-wise! Good luck with your mammogram. It's always a tense time for us.
Patricia, cataract surgery is usually a piece of cake - hope yours is, too. I don't know about dealing with the floaters. Is that like a detached retina? Keep us posted.
The weather is the only exciting thing going on around here. Hugs to al!.
All I know, Mary is these are like tiny black blobs or strings that float around on top of your eyes. My eye doctor told me he was concerned as they seemed moving toward or to collect in the center.
Here's what the Mayo Clinic had to say, "Eye floaters are spots in your vision. They may look to you like black or gray specks, strings, or cobwebs. They may drift about when you move your eyes. Floaters appear to dart away when you try to look at them directly.
Most eye floaters are caused by age-related changes that occur as the jelly-like substance (vitreous) inside your eyes liquifies and contracts. Scattered clumps of collagen fibers form within the vitreous and can cast tiny shadows on your retina. The shadows you see are called floaters.
If you notice a sudden increase in eye floaters, contact an eye specialist immediately — especially if you also see light flashes or lose your vision. These can be symptoms of an emergency that requires prompt attention."
Patricia, I have a floater from time to time. It always looks to me like a small black bug/gnat flying around. But so far it's only been one or two. The eye doc has always told me to call immediately if a bunch of them show up. Hope all is okay with you - keep us posted.
Thanks, Mary; evidently, it's the fact that they all seem to be converging on the center that has him concerned. I've known about the cataracts for some years, but they haven't been concerned for each exam before the last. This summer, I'll see it all resolved, hopefully.
Patricia, we are not all precisely the same lump of flesh, but I remember one of my daughters taking me to the eye surgeon to have each cataract removed; I think about 2 weeks apart, and it was all a jolly piece of cake. Seriously. Hope it will prove to be so for you, deed I do!
This old crone, due to be 94 next month, is frozen with fear this morning. It is not just the political news bulletins that are causing this, but the scientific ones. The thought of our now being able to reproduce and tinker with DNA absolutely stuns me.
I would like to have some other planet somewhere swoop by and drop off a book on how they dealt with reaching this stage in THEIR civilization. No chance of that, I suppose. The 94 years have rushed by in no time at all, while the history I have seen and heard are, in their scope, likewise stunning to perceive. I can remember riding in the rumble seat of a Model A Ford. Most of you won't know what I am talking about. I can remember listening to FDR's Fireside Chats on the radio. My Dad insisted I listen to those and the evening radio broadcasts, and I am grateful for that. We did not know from DNA. Now we own the ability to CHANGE how we and/or other animals are put together? Keep your hands off ME! And off, please, of my beloved Spirit Animal, the Beaver.
This Saturday before Easter Sunday is a beautiful day...blue sky 63 degrees and little to no wind. I think I shall, when I finsh up here and catch up on my checking account, take this body out for a walk.
I'm having my neighbors for Sunday supper tomorrow. Nothing fancy as I'm not a fancy cook.
Hope you're all well and have a Blessed Easter.
jane
Praying a grandmother will see and hug her grandsons this Eastertide.
Good morning, plus one here, and we had an inch of snow overnight. We're not warming up until the fifteenth, according to forecasts. Winter is still staying unusually long here. In the past, up until 2016, all the snow was gone, and we were in the fifties by Easter.
More bad news.....Snow will continue over most of the Eastern Interior into Monday.
This will bring several inches of snow to much of the Interior
east of Tanana through Monday, including Fairbanks.
Areas of the Interior northeast of Northway, Twelvemile Summit
and Coldfoot could see storm total snowfall of 4 to 8 inches by
Monday.
Areas along the Alaska Highway east of Dot Lake and through Alaska
Range Passes have northwest winds gusting to 30 mph along with
blowing and drifting snow that will continue through early
Monday.
Snow is expected to taper off Monday afternoon across the Interior,
but another round of snow is possible across the Eastern Interior
from Tuesday into Wednesday.
Patricia...winter doesn't want to let loose of you!
We've had a jump into July with temps at 80. Way too hot for mid April, for me. But it's only a sneak peek, as it's to be back to 50s next week.
I guesss it's time to switch my clothes around and get out the lighter ones and put away the winter ones.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Jane, good morning; want to trade weather?
Nothing new to add for today; it's minus ten, and more wind and light snow are forecast for today and Friday. I've spent the past few mornings commiserating with local friends on our meet and greets and spending my evenings curled up with a good book. Between that, I'm amid domestic chores and peeking in on the computer.
I'm uncertain about summer; we seem to be getting more winter than usual this year, and even the wildlife is staying in their dens.
Its one of those Bah Humbug type of months.
Jane, don't jump right into the "clothing switch-out". I tried that a few weeks back, and gave up. I just left the winter things clean and folded on my bed, where I can pick up what the morning calls for. We've been starting off in the 50's, It's 77 here now, and due to hit the 80's later in the week. The sun is shining and no rain scheduled till maybe Friday. Here it's been shorts and tank top one day, sweats and 3 layers and next. I have no idea when I will be able to take the extra blanket and quilt off the bed!
My daughter Debi is coming over tomorrow to help me do the Big Switch from Winter to Spring. Then we will go out for ice cream sundaes. I have been craving a butterscotch sundae.
Ah...yes, the big FALSE SWITCHEROO! I moved a few things for today and tomorrow...dentist appt and then Cancer surgeon visit.
Dentist appt went well...well, except for hit to the bank account. But...I paid it and am good now until middle of Oct. No cavaties.
I went out for lunch and have enough for supper...so double win.
No,No,No, Patricia, I dont want to switch my 70 for your -10! ::) ::)
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning from an Interior where winter refuses to let go. We are plus fifteen, and wind and snow, three inches so far, cover that ridged ice. Jane, I can send snow to cool off; let's trade. :)
Seriously, I'm beginning to wonder if we're headed straight to fall, skipping summer entirely.
Hi Buddies...our weather is also winter 2 days..then back to summer..we don't have much Spring...Jane know you are enjoying the 70s.....Had to go for lab today...Dr appt next wk....hope all are well...stay safe..shootings are happening to often....
..My message above kinda messed up....Sorry...don't know what happened
Of course, we've had the temperature ups and downs, too - typical for our spring. At least I don't have to change wardrobes - maybe change short sleeves for long sleeves - but at least no heavy coats or "woolies".
I've gotten my tax forms - just to sign and get back to the CPA. She's filing electronically for me. Yea!!!
Yesterday was one of great perfection. Sunny skies and temps around 80°. Debi came and switched all of my slacks for me. Then we tackled the linen closet and got it all sorted to my satisfaction. Then came the crowning joy for each of us: we went down to City Dock here in Annapolis and ate ice cream cones while basking in the sunlight and watching all the other town lovers amble by. I had a double dip of toffee truffle in a cake cone, and it was heavenly. Debi & I adore Annapolis, as it has everything to perfection. It was a sparkling hour of the perfect life!
Presently, in the Interior, or at least my portion of it, it's minus three and sunny. No cloud cover in winter means all the heat escapes, and we remain cold. Friday, we'll finally be back in the thirties, but nothing spectacular until the twentieth, when we finally make it into the plus forties. We are fully behind the eightball temperature-wise with the coldest weather I can recall for this time of year!
Darlene...all these shootings scare me to go out anywhere!
We have had 3 days of clear, sunny 80 degree! Rain to come this weekend and then back down to 50s.
I had good reports on the mammo, on doc's physical exam, and the dentist !
My Sis is coming next week to help thru the cataract surgeries.
Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
Jane, you know what I think about constantly now? I see myself in the 6th grade. I spent the later half of that and some of the following years living with my grandmother, because of World War II. Every morning I was fed a hot breakfast and hustled into my outer garments, encouraged to remember my homework and anything else I needed to take, including my lunch, and all but pushed out the door. We had what we called "bookbags," which were like fabric briefcases. We did not know from back packs. I WALKED to school. Our farm was just outside the city limits. Every day I walked past the Welcome To sign, giving our town population, which was either 438 or 483. I think. I walked all the way down the sidewalk lining our Main Street to the other end of town, where our grade & high school were right next to each other, on the same piece of property. Yep, I walked all by my only ALL the way through town. I was what? Eleven, I think. I was never shot at, there or at school. It had never even entered anyone's mind that might be a danger to me. I was safe in the hands of every resident who looked out of their window and saw me going by. It never occurred to anyone that it might be easier on my little body if I were driven to school! I walked quite a distance each day.
No one thought a thing about it!
Same here, MaryPage...
I walked to school for 12 yrs. 4 times a day.... 15 minutes home, 15 minutes to eat lunch, 15 minutes back to school. Plus, ouf course, thé going down in the morning and coming home after school.
Our 80 degrees is about to end says the weatherguessers. Rain on the weekend and then 50s.
I had plans to change my closet over to summer, but I get a reprieve. :o
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
I also walked to and from unless the winter temperatures were below minus forty when I stayed in for lunch. It wasn't that there wasn't crime. Communication was not as widespread as now, and we had no idea what was happening nationally, let alone outside of our small town. Guns were also not as readily available as they are now. Nor was there a known precedent.
I think the copy-catism you are hinting at is an extemely important factor, Patricia; but we, and when I say "we" I mean my family, owned a gun. Mebbe more; I don't know, and there is no one left to ask. I am the matriarch now. To think I was eleven at the time we speak of! It was before WWII arrived on our scene, albeit my daddy was a West Pointer and, as an army officer, was on maneuvers all Over this country, as the Army knew what was coming at us. He and Mama moved about on an average of every six weeks, and that would not do for my attending school. So it was with great delight I was left with Grandma and my uncles. LOVED it there!
Most people were suffering from the Great Depression still, and owning a gun was not a high priority for them. We were a tad more comfortable, and the uncles owned a shot gun. The purpose of the gun was to shoot crows that were in our apple orchard. As I say, more guns may have existed, but I have no memory of them.
The shot gun was kept in our front hallway. In the umbrella stand, which was a tall, round blue & white porcelain container just to the right hand side of our front door. The shot gun was surrounded by umbrellas and canes. It, the gun, was always empty of any shot. The shot was kept in a small commode over on the lefthand wall of that hallway. In the top drawer, along with some other stuff. Two open boxes. One contained shot wrapped in (?) pinkish paper, while the other box of shot was wrapped in a sort of teal-colored paper. I have no idea what this color thing stood for.
It never in Life occurred to me to touch the gun or the shot.
I have absolutely no memory of having been told not to. I just knew somehow that that was not my stuff.
Yes, there was crime of every type possible all over this nation. But it was rare. I do not recall any in my home town. We had, back then, a one man police force. His name was Mr. Carbaugh, and he knew all of us kids by name and who our parents (grandmother, in my case) were. If he thought we hung out too long after school, he might admonish us to git along home. So I guess we kids may well have been the highlight of his possible crime scenes from day to boring day! (/color]
I grew up in the fifties when my father and several uncles transferred from WWII to Korea. Plus, in Alaska, as it still is, there were and are guns for hunting.
It isn't that crime was rare, but it wasn't a major topic of conversation, and recent news wasn't a possibility. Plus, as a child, we were shielded from unpleasantness.
We will have to agree to disagree.
Ah, but Patricia! I was born in 1929. I think of the fifties as the years I lived in a G.I. Bill cookie cutter house and had my first babies.
The time I am speaking of is 1940. We had the radio: had had it all of MY lifetime, and we listened to the news constantly. When I would be sick in bed with one thing or another, I would listen to hours and hours of soap box serial dramas called soap box operas..
The news shows we listened to were top notch. Lowell Thomas was our favorite, but H.V. Kaltenborne was top-notch. They had something I think was called ticker-tape that kept them on top of things. Me, I never saw ticker-tape except in the movies.
Oh, and in those days, we always got at least 15 minutes of newsreels at the movies. It came with the price of the ticket.
I feel a sense of panic when I hear the price of houses and vehicles today. I paid $1,650.00 for my first car: a 1950 Plymouth 2-door sedan. A lovely shade of green. I drove that car for 11 years! We paid $12,500.00 for our first house. It had 4 bedrooms, dining space in the kitchen, but no dining room, and was where I lived next door to my third, and last, husband, whom I married when I was 74. My first two husbands were dead. Oh, Bob & I lived next door to one another for seven years then, but we remained friends forever.
When my mother graduated from nursing school, she was paid $50 a month. A lot of people were paid by the month in those days.
That works out to $12.50 a week.
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Jane, couldn't find this from Senior Learn. Went to old bookmark and had to sign in again for some reason.
Anyway, Hello to everyone. I have read all the posts but couldn't reply my last visit. I hope everyone is well.
I walked to school and home also, unless I could beg a ride from a friend. Probably around a mile to the HS and a little less to grade school. I wouldn't have minded it so much if I hadn't had to care a load of books in my arms. This was before back packs.
Melanie is doing better. Last CT scan showed lots of necrotic tumor cells, so the oral chemo is apparently working. Her hair has grown back totally white all over her body, even her eyelashes. She had enough hair to color it and not have to wear a wig. That's progress.
I fell a couple weeks ago in the pouring rain while trying to get in my car that was too close to the curb! I sat down in about an inch or so of freezing water and mud. Of course, I couldn't stand up, so someone told the front office that they had seen me fall and they called the fire dept to come get me up! I wasn't hurt, but sure was a mess. I had been playing bridge and was going home to pick John up for dinner. Needless to say, I didn't go. I gave the car, dirty seat and all to him, told him to go eat and bring me a dinner home. Then I headed for a hot shower! Had to rinse out my slacks and underwear in the showier and then wring them out & put them in the washer. Boy, did that hot shower feel good! I was lucky not to have hurt anything but my pride.
I seem to keep busy between bridge twice a week, the newsletter, and household duties. I'm hoping to get to the nursery to get my annuals for my patio planter. My pansies are still blooming, but won't long as we keep having some days in the low 80's.
That's about all the news here. Stay well and safe. Sharon[/4]
Good morning; all is as usual here, the snow has diminished, and the ice is slowly disappearing, so that's a good thing.
Good morning Sharon; I hope you have no lingering effects from your fall.
Sharon, so sorry to hear about your traumatic ordeal. Glad it all ended as well as it did. Suspect some aches & pains will show up, but hope if they do that they won't amount to much.
Sharon, so glad you weren't hurt - but how messy and embarrassing. Glad it all ended well.
Temps here are doing their usual spring thing. We were in the 60s last weekend, 85! today, mid80s again tomorrow. Then back into the 60s over the upcoming weekend. Pretty much typical springtime weather in Tennessee. At least, there's no severe weather predicted for the week.
Happy April, Buddies!
Sharon...glad you weren't hurt in your fall.
Hi to Patricia, Maryz, Darlene, MaryPage, and others looking in.
My first eye is done and seems to be working great. This is my distance eye, and I think the left one will be my closeup one.
Nothing else going on...drops, drops, drops.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
I had both distance AND reading lens put in each eye when I had my cataract surgeries. Bi-focals. I've known a lot of people who chose distance for both eyes, and then used reading glasses for reading, but I've not known anyone who got one for one eye and the other for the other. Will be interested in hearing how that works out for you.
I have an issue with my eyes where the muscles move, that's similar to lazy eye. I had spinal meningitis in the hospital shortly after birth. Since they were in crisis mode with rampant polio, I was sent home early until severe fevers landed me back in that hospital.
My eyes, balance, and one or two other things directly resulted from that disease, and I had speech therapy, muscle therapy, and nine eye surgeries during my childhood. The eyes would be fine, then the muscles would relax, and they'd schedule another surgery. They've moved again, but the doctors agree it would be only cosmetic at this age.
The reason I bring this up is that I'm going to have cataracts and floaters removed this summer. I had no idea you could do that with your eyes, such as distance or bifocals.
I can see another information visit at my next exam to see what, if any, provisions they would take for my eyes.
We knew a fellow who had Lasix surgery, with one eye done for distance and once for closeup. It seemed to work fine for him. This was many years ago. I had regular lenses put in my eyes with cataract surgery. It was in the early 2000s, so not many options for the implants, and I still wear my glasses. When John had his done several years later, they were able to correct his astigmatism (his primary problem), so he only used the "dollar-store-readers". They were stashed all over the house - any place he might sit to read. I know there have been lots more advances since then. It'll be interesting to find out what Kate's having done (my 64 year old daughter).
My eyes naturally has one far vision and the other close up. The ophthalmologist said that that would work well for me witn the new lenses as I was used to it.
Finally warming up here...hurrah...My sister and I went out this morning to get a few things and we're home now
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Annapolis has been named one of the 26 most beautiful towns in the nation by Travel & Leisure magazine. I have not had the pleasure of reading that article, as the information was barely mentioned in our local paper; but I assume we were number 1. I adore this town, and would just as soon such news does not draw people here to live, thus growing our numbers.
The same magazine told their readers we are the sailing capital of the world. Well, that's been told many times before.
Yesterday, my next door neighbor knocked on our door. Chip answered, as I was not feeling well. She had a handful of mail for me that had been mistakenly stuffed in her box. This building of condominium apartments (Mary Z. has visited me here) has 6 units: 2 on each of 3 floors. I am in unit 101 on the second floor.
The ground floor features units T1 and T2. T stands for Terrace, as these have patios instead of balcony decks. My neighbor lives in Washington, D.C. and comes here just as a getaway. Her home in D.C. is her principal residence, and she has a job there.
Sue had not been down since early January. The 4 pieces of mail had all been dated between January 15th & 17th. I had had to pay a late fee to my county water & sewer business when I got a late notice, to my great horror. Today was the day to file a complaint.
Don't you Hate those robot calls? They don't give you Near enough options, and you feel as though you are going through a tortuous gauntlet. I finally, FINALLY, got a human being. But, sweet as she was (and no doubt hired for that!), she was not the person to receive that complaint, but only the one to write it down (type it up, actually) and send it on.
Life is not what it once was, Folks! We are forced to deal with robots and vast incompetence. I remember the days when the postal service was a Great Service and everyone loved it! Seriously.
Speaking of Life not being what it used to be, This is Just fpr Fun!
I went to my dentist today. That is not the fun part of this story.
But I've been going there like Forever and know them like old friends. So the gal assistant & I were chatting away, and something came up, Oh, I remember: I had to have xrays and she put that ever so heavy lead cover over me tp prevent cancer and I started telling her all about the shoe stores in my childhood and how they all had xray machines and we kids used them over and over, maybe 10 times to a visit, just for fun. She has had to take courses in xraying, but had Never Heard of This! So she did something I never tend to think of, she Google-Imaged them, and was entranced. She showed Doctor Johnson, and he had never heard of them, either! How about you folks?
MaryPage, it sounds vaguely familiar to me, but that's all. I'll have to search online.
None of the online photos look familiar, so I guess I was thinking of something else, sorry.
MaryPage...I do remember those! We'd wiggle our toes
and watch them move. Every shoe store had one!
Weather has warmed up here. I go tomorrow for a haircut.
Thurs. my sis and I head back to Iowa City for the lens replacement on the left eye. The right one has gone very well.
I'm looking forward to May and a sharp decrease in doc and dentist visits.
Remember the May Pole?
I heard tonight on national news that the allergy season is very bad. I think I knew ''sneeze ». 'Sneeze » that! ::)
Oh yes, Jane! Every shoe store had one! And we Did put first one foot and then the other in and out and in and out and look down through the top glass to admire the bones in our feet! I have no idea how much exposure we got, but they sure did pull them all out in a Hurry just as soon as someone figured out xrays were killers! By the way, I have diligently spelled them with an X, and something stupid in my software changes the X to a G.
I have no idea why it is so, but am aware it makes me look stupid.
Can't be helped, as I have NO idea how to attempt to fix the matter. Hope it does not mean an expenditure for a new computer.
By the way, my youngest great grand, Clio age 17 months, is rather desperately ill with bacterial pneumonia, so please each of you say your favorite prayer or good wishes of any sort for her return to good health. My heart is filled with fear and pain. Thank you.
So sorry about your great-grand, MaryPage. I hope those antibiotics do their work quickly.
I, too, remember getting my feet x-rayed in the store to be sure the shoes fit. And now we buy them online without even trying them on first. ;D
jane, good like with this next lens implant, too. Allergy season is in full swing here, too - but this is one of the worst areas in the country. Our "season" lasts 2-3 months in the spring. And for some, like me, it lasts all year long. Kachoo!
Good morning. The only shoe apparatus I remember was a black and silver piece with sliders. You put your foot on it standing, and the shoe clerk moves a slider to your toes to get the correct size. Nowadays, you're lucky to find a clerk, let alone a sizing mechanism.
Yes, I definitely remember the Xray machine in the Shoe stores. Of course, I wasn't allowed to "play" on them, my mother wouldve whacked me good. It was nice to see how your toes fit into the shoes you were trying on! I was thinking about those machines the other day (in my full-feathered memories) and wish sometimes we could have them back.
I know it would be great to see how the shoes fit nowadays, since they all seem to come from China, and you can never be quite sure if something in your size will actually fit. I just sent a neat pair of shoes back to Amazon because one shoe was smaller in the toe-box than the other. My toes have not grown or shrunk, LOL!
Yes, I remember the "Maypole". Guess I was too shy to ask the teacher exactly what the reason was for wrapping multi-colored ribbons around a pole.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=reason+for+the+maypole&atb=v368-1&ia=web
I remember Maypoles and what Fun they were!
MaryPage...that tradition seems to have gone away, like hanging homemade (or school made in elem art class) little Baskets with violets on a neighbor's door.
Well, I'm home now with my second new lens and it seems to be working well.
I'm so relieved it's all over. The man ahead of me had a "problem" of some sort so the Nurse and later other MD came by to tell me I'd be the last of the day and be a bit delayed.
So, I'm home for a much less stressful month coming up. YEAH!!! We were supposed to have rain today, but nothin' yet. My phone rang at 2:15 am....ADT telling me my neighbor's alarm had gone off as I'm their emergency contact. I looked out my bedroom window and saw 3 policecars arrive, so figured they'd handle whatever, and I went back to bed. ;)
Nothing else exciting here.
jane
Hi Girls, I remember the shoe xray alsp. Wdhen I got new tennis shoes recently, they had the metal shoe sizer there, which I used. I've gone up about half a size. My toes are arthritic and bend over to the side and all my arches have fallen, so now I take an 11.5 Wide! Look like clodhoppers. My brother used to say when I was a teen that I could get a job stamping out forest fires in Canada!
Mary Page, the computer was trying to suggest the word gray for xray. I've been trying the dictation app on my computer because my tremor gives me fits typing, but that's even worse. I said a prayer for Clio. I hope she recovers quickly and fully.
Jane, so glad the cataract surgery went well. I had mine about 4 or 5 yrs ago and I paid for the really good lens to avoid glasses, but it didn't cure my astigmatism and I still have to wear reading glasses that correct it.
Melanie is doing better for now. Her next CT scan is in 6 wks. John is sick with a rotten cold which I hope I don't get. Both I and the nurse here tested him for Covid and it came back negative.
May newsletter is out today. Jane, we made paper baskets also for May day, but no Maypole. The French give gifts of Lily of the Valley on May Day. Muguet is the French word for Lily of the Valley. It's still a big thing there. Supposed to bring happiness for the coming year.
Lori still hasn't found a new job. Did I mention that Brian quit his job with the aerospace company he'd beenw with ffor 5 yrs and got a new job with Boeing in St. Louis. He is still working with simulators for the C=17.
Weather has been weird here too. Currently 64 with a heavy wind. I just got back from a walk and had to wear a jacket and hat.
Darlene, how's your son doing?
No other news here. Take care and stay safe. Sharon[/size,/color,/b]
Good morning all...
... Mary Page..hope.Clio. Is doing much. Better..we worry about. Our love ones for sure..Mary Z..pollen. Has been bad here...lots wind..Sharon...my son. Has retired and sold. His. Shop..so less worry. There...he seems to feel. Good. Most of the. Time...lots. Dr. Appts. And lab/ rays....thanks. For asking..I'm. Glad. Your. Melanie. Is doing better...Jane...it's. Good to. Have your. Eye surgery over...I. Could. See. A. Lot. Better after mine...Hi. Patrica and others looking. In.....Have. A. Great. Day
Good windy afternoon! This constant 30-40+ mph is getting tiresome. My sister flew home yesterday. She said Cedar Rapids to Chicago was bumpy, but bigger plane to Cleveland was better. BIL picked her up and they had 1.5 hour drive home in rain and wind. I sure appreciated her coming and driving and babysitting me. I'm amazed how good my eyes are already.
I'm looking forward to a quiet week.
Stay safe and healthy.
Jane
It has been 5 years since I had a lumpectomy & I saw my oncologist for the final visit . She said I didn't need to see her any more unless I would like to come in once a year . My husband was with me & he agreed with me that I would just continue with the yearly mammogram & save the appt. time for someone who needs to see the dr.
FIVE YEARS! CONGRATULATIONS!!
We love every one of those milestones!
Congratulations!!!
Congrats, Alpiner, on 5 years!
It's apparently decided to be spring here finally. Two days of temps in high 70s/low 80s.
The bright sun is wonderful and the wind if minimal.
I got out for some basics...had to go to two grocery stores, but it's over and I'm home.
I like the Foster Grant sunglasses I found yesterday with plain[non-prescriptive] lenses.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Another nice day and a Friday where I don't have to go to Iowa City for cataract surgery! :2funny: ;D
I did get out to cut off some old hydragena(sp?) blossoms. I still have more to do, but my back and legs said "STOP!" so I did!
Nothing new here....maybe some rain today thru Sunday. That's ok...we need it.
jane
Yesterday I included clothes shopping to my grocery shopping day . After going to one clothing store & finding nothing I did a little grocery shopping waiting for Penney's to open . When I got to Penney's I discovered it didn't open until 11:00 a.m. I left the mall not wanting to wait a 1/2 hour . So didn't find any new clothes . I went on to 3 other grocery stores before going home . It was after 2:00 p.m. & I had no lunch . Finally got home & was exhausted .
Welcome to the first of my May great-grandbabies. Lyndy Elizabeth was born at 5:30 this morning, coming in at a whopping 9 lbs, 6 oz! Lyndy, parents, and big brother (age 3) are all doing well.
I haven't really done anything to speak of, and our weather is finally warming up with 36 presently. I did get out with friends last Wednesday for lunch and shopping, but that's about the extent of my social life.
We seem to be about two months behind weatherwise; we still have the odd small piles of grayed snow in yards or vacant lots.
Good morning...just back from my walk..had rain last night and more forecast..went to my Dr last week...don't have to go back for a year...happy about that..He added the blood pressure med..Bystolic 2.5 mg awhile back..is keeping. My B/P low..but have to watch for dizziness...hope everyone has a wonderful Mothers Day..and get to be with family..stay safe and well
Darlene...Hurrah for you on now yearly visit with your doc.
It' a beautiful day here with a comfortable mid 70s temp. We're forecast to go into 80s and rain in the next few days, so I was pleased my heat/cool guy came out this morning. My bedroom wall conditioner was very dirty, and I can't get up to clean the filters. He got them out for me and then worked on cleaning the outside unit and I got those filters washed. I also asked him to do the one in my dining room, so that's all ready. He told me about some customers who are in their 30s and 40s who are so demanding and rude.
Nothing exciting going on here.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
jane, isn't a shame that people are rude to anyone. You'd think their mothers would have taught them better.
We welcomed my fourth! great-grandbaby yesterday morning. Frances (another girl - yea!) was born in SC and weighed 7'9". The next one (a boy) is due in two weeks! It's a "fertile month" :smitten:
Congratulations, Mary. My mother's name was Frances, so I quite approve. Wow, glad I never gave birth to a nine plus pounder! Ouch! Hey, Galfriend, you'll never catch up with ME! I have twenty-eight great grandchildren now!
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MaryPage, I'll certainly never catch up with you. There may be one or two more along the way, but..... who knows. It's certainly not my department!
I missed Alpiner's quest for clothes. The hunt seems hopeless, so I've stayed with online at stores I trust.
Patricia...hope spring finds you soon. It's to be 80s today.
Mary...wow, a baby harvest for you!
Darlene.glad you can get out!
I see my primary today at 1:30 after I drove myself to the ER for blood in the urine. Apparently A bladder problem. A
Urologist is the next doc getting added to my list. Booo!
Jane
Jane...always seems to be something...I find it harder to keep up with my house problems...and Dr visits...here it's hard to get anyone who wants to work....oh how I miss my husband....hope you get to feeling better soon
Good morning, Jane; we're in the mid-forties for lows now, but starting today and through next weekend, we're to have more normal temperatures in the sixties and seventies.
I would shop for clothe on line but I like to feel the fabric before I buy . Also I am just under 5ft. tall & so many tops look like night gowns on me . Some of my tops are getting thread bare ! Many of the stores like Macy's & Sears have closed . Finding a shoe store is bad too . Our son can't find the Reeboks like he use to buy , the company was sold & the shoes aren't the same .
Since my retirement in 2013, I've donated most of my office clothes. Since then, I've only purchased jeans, long-sleeved tees, tennies, and leggings. I kept two pairs of nice dress pants, two lined silk blazers, one pair of black low heels, and three French cuff shirts in jewel tones. Since I rarely dress up these days, anything else seems superfluous.
I'm of average height, weight, and size, so I haven't needed to replace anything.
Good morning...Happy Mothers Day to all Mamas ...havea question...have any of you had to deal with psoriasis..a skin problem....A new problem I'm dealing with...and have been to Dermotologist....ugh....have a blessed Sunday
Good morning CC. I have had reoccurring bouts of psoriasis in dry winter periods and once as part of a hives-stressed skin reaction.
I used a Gold Bond Multiple System cremes on affected areas.
Thank you Patrica...will see if I can find it at walmart
Happy Mother's Day to all our Mothers!
We have a rainy, windy day here. I'm doing laundry and hope to finish that soon.
Luckily the clothes I bought before I had ballooned while on prednisone,
Now fit since I lost those 25 pounds.
Patricia, I, too, got rid of my work clothes and have only a few thinks for weddings and funerals.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Good Monday morning. It's a chilly morning here, so had to dig out some jeans and a sweater for a trip to the hospital lab.
That's all on my schedule for today besides putting away some things that seem to have escaped their drawer.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Good morning, the trees and bushes have finally greened up locally, but we're still cool with daily highs in the low seventies. This region has some low-lying flooding and high waters due to late breakups and ice jamming on its way downstream.
I haven't been outside in several days, and not going today as it's very windy.
I hope everyBuddy is enjoying some spring weather and able to get out.
We've had some lovely days. Nothing new here...more doc appts coming up, it looks like :-\
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
I received my preliminary appointment per my cataract and floater removal surgery on July fifth. The way it's heading, my surgery date will probably be in the early fall. Everyone seems to be doing eye work right now.
I am very fond of Appleseed's catalog. Now that I do not shop at all, I am compelled to use the catalogs, but Appleseed's is one I have never had a moment's disappointment with and I do not shrink from telling you so. They tell you precisely what type of material they are using, and I have found them to be truthful about this. I will try to remember the names of other catalogs I like, just as soon as I can make their names pop up in my mind.
New fun game
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Morning, Buddies.
Patricia....good to have a tentative date, anyway
MaryPage...I've been pleased with things I've gotten from Appleseed's too.
Hope everyone is healthy and safe.
COLD morning here....and yet to get to 81. What an up and down.
jane
MaryPage and Jane, I had never heard of Appleseed's and will look it up.
One thing I love is that they carry the size I need and another is that they carry a lot of 100% cotton.
I tend to be allergic to most synthetics.
VERMONT COUNTRY STORE is another one I love. I think that is where I buy my nightgowns.
Everything they carry is of value and durability.
Yes, I checked. I buy all of my nightgowns there, mostly Lanz.
And their food goodies are marvelous! As I see them, everything is Top Notch!
I've been buying clothes from Woman Within - a catalog of larger sizes. Good stuff at a good price, with good fit. However, I've lost so much weight lately, I may start looking at other catalogs - new territory for me. I'll give Appleseeds a look.
Also another new thing - I did my own INR test this morning. The powers that be (Medicare?) have just okayed doing that, rather than having home health or an office visit for it. I worried about it all night long, but kept telling myself, "Self, people have been doing their own glucose testing for diabetes for years. You can do this!" But still I was pleased that I got results on the first try this morning. Hope I do as well the next time - at least it's only every two weeks.
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Mary, pat yourself on the back. I spend more time worrying than I do getting something done!
Hi Gals. I hope you are having a nice memorial day. Ours is very quiet. I had a busy Sat & Sun. Laundry and bridge on Sat, church, proofing meeting and corrections of the June issue.It's now ready to be printed.
I don't know if I mentioned that I planted all my planters on the balcony and then bought a hummer feeder that would stick to the sliding glass door. The hummers found it right away but stopped coming after 2 days. We went out to investigate and discovered it was crawling with ants! No way to prevent them, so took it down and bought another that I could hang. Also bought an ant killer/repeller to put between the chain AND feeder. That solved the ant problem and the hummers are keeping it busy, but when I fill it and turn it over to hang, the sugar water just pours out the holes. All that stays in is in the base, so now I'm going to have to return that and find another one. What an aggravation! But I love my hummers.
No other real news here. I had my mamm a week or so ago and all was fine.
Mary good for you on your self-test. I have to give myself a cholesterol shot in the stomach every 2 weeks and was really leery of doing it, but no problem.
Lots of rain here Sat and Sun. Still cloudy today. Temps dropped to 52 Sat, but back in the high 60's today. Still pretty cold for us in May. Supposed to be up in the 80's again this weekend.
Hope you are all well. No changes here. Knees give me fits in cold damp weather, but nothing I can do.
No dinner served here tonight because of holiday, so I'm going to make spaghetti for dinner.
Stay safe and wELL. Sharon/color]
Good to hear from you, Sharon. It's been really quiet in here lately. The only way I could keep the ants out of my hanging hummer feeders was to coat the vertical pole with Vaseline. It's been in the 70s the last few days, but it's going into the 80s, and around 90 by the weekend. Definitely turning into summer.
My third-for-May great-grandbaby arrived on Thursday afternoon. Austin, weight 6'3", was our IVF baby, and spent a couple of days in the NICU, but he's doing fine now and is at home with thrilled parents and grandparents. So far, that's all the babies on line for this family - at least that I know of.
Nothing else exciting going on. I will be going to Henry's 3rd birthday party on Saturday. It's at Margaret's house, so not out of my comfort zone.
I hope everybody's been well, and getting ready for summer.
Good morning...where has the time gone...already almost June...we have had some good rain showers...every thing pretty and green and rivers flowing better...I was drinking my early morning coffee yesterday as I watched my neighbor across the street mowing grass...all of a sudden he started running up and down the road slapping his cap against his head and shoulders...finally made it to his truck...he apparently mowed into a big bee hive...glad he was OK...BUT don't think you can outrun bees.....hope everyone has a great day doing what you enjoy most
Good morning, another gray, foggy, sullen day with more high waters, some flooding, and lots of erosion, trees, and other items in the rivers. At least all the extra green pops against all that gray.
Good last day of May. I was brought home from N. Wisc on Monday and glad to be home. 4 dogs, 2 of which are barkers, and a 3 yr old and 6 adult, plus me was enough excitement.
Patricia went with me to the cystoscopy{?} Looking into my bladder with a camera. Things there that shouldn't be, so will have surgery on June 15 to get rid of them. I suspect it's cancer, and am prepared to deal with that, I think. What choice is there? I do like my urologist/surgeon.
I'm glad to be home. Had my pre-op chest xray and EKG and ok'd for surgery. This next week I go down to CR for some CT Scan they can't do here. It's going to be an interesting summer.
Take care....VERY HOT here 90s. Too hot for this time of year here.
jane
Sorry to hear about your health issues, jane, and of course, we wish for the best.
Keep us posted.
Happy Wednesday, Buddies!
Thanks, Mary.
It's still hot here and no rain, so I set up my sprinkles for several hours. I hope we get some rain soon.
My AC guy was back. My two that connect to the same outdoor thing had a loose whatever that needed tightening. Glad it was an easy fix.
So sorry to see now wild fires in Nova Scotia. Such a beautiful place.
Take care!
Jane
Darlene....I saw the horrific flooding in parts of Texas. The news I get only says "Texas"...so I have no idea if it's near you. I sure hope not.
We had some rain late yesterday afternoon, but I hope there's more today....NOT like the Texas kind, though.
Stay cool and safe, Buddies!
jane
The good news is that the fires are out. The bad news is that the rains have returned. And the even worse news is that besides breaking the record for the coldest June weather so far, we had snow last night in the foothills; we did get some frost at 1500 feet and possibly an inch above two thousand feet.
Personally, I'm waiting for the locusts.
Good morning Buddies....it's a nice 65 degrees this morning...great for walking...Jane sorry to hear you are having health issues...and praying it is not cancer...we had a lot of rain but I flooding near me...not much new going on with me I am planning a trip later this month to visit my 2 sons...if God permits.....have a great day and week
Good morning, to CC and all who follow, its fifty-five and sunny outside which is a relief and nice to see. The high will be seventy-four, which will feel amazing after our past weeks of poor weather.
Jane, I'm so sorry to hear of your medical issues and I'll be thinking about you on the 15th, holding good thoughts that all will be well and not a further issue.
Jane, ditto what Patricia said. Praying it's not cancer, but that if it is they found it early. Sending hugs too.
Patricia, glad your temps are up. I pray that you don't get locusts too!
Darlene, glad your temps are good and no floods near you. Have a wonderful trip to see your boys. Where are they?
Mary, congrats on the latest great grand! That makes 4, doesn't it? I have 5 at this moment, but expect more eventually.
John's optic nerve is down to 1/4 now, so it doesn't look good for the future. Just hope it stays stable a while longer.
I'm same as always. All the temp and baroMETER changes have had my knees and back kicking up a fuss, but that's not new.
Melanie got some encouraging news from her CT scan last week. One part of the tumor is 50% reduced and another part 30%. They have to see an ortho oncologist this week to see if it is safe to give her 5 more radiation treatments as it could harm the head of the femur. She continues on the oral chemo for now. She feels pretty well, just tired. She is still playing pickle ball a few times a week, but can't run around the court.
I put up a new hummer feeder yesterday. I had 3 visitors last night, but have seen none today, although they could have come when I wasn't looking.
That's about all the news here. Take care everyone and Jane, keep us posted on your status.
Sharon
Sharon, I have 5 great-grands now - the two 3-year-old boys, and the three born in May. Obviously, mine are coming in bunches. ;D
Sorry to hear about John's vision. I hope it doesn't interfere with his bridge-playing yet. And it sounds like fairly good news about Melanie.
Patricia and Darlene sound like they're having some good spring weather. Hot here again today and tomorrow, but due to "cool off" down in the seasonable mid80s on Thursday.
Happy Tuesday, Buddies!
Mother Nature has it in for us. We have yesterday through next Tuesday for sunny weather. After that, the rest of the month shows rain. This week of sun will be the last until sometime in July...
One wag commented, at least it isn't snow. Someone else said don't say that too loudly.
Patricia....we could use some of that rain here.
We've had a few drops here and there, but not enough to really penetrate the ground. Meteorologist said we need a full day of rain, but that's not in the forecast. Temps at least aren't in the 90s.
I had the CT scan with contrast yesterday and feel no energy today. Luckily, that's ok.
I have nothing that needs doing.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Thanks, Mary. I knew you had Henry, and the 3 May babies but forgot the other one! Isn't it wonderful to have great grands now that the grands are all grown up. Our temps are bouncing all over the place. We had 5o last Sat, almost 90 Tues, back in low 80's now. Yes, somewhat encouraging news on Melanie, but a long road yet to go. John is still playing bridge for now, but probably not for much longer.
Jane, do you know the results of the CT scan yet? Rest up!
Patricia, I'm glad you have sunshine now, but I couldn't handle so much rain. You must love AK to stay there with that climate.
No new news here. Sharon
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Sharon, this is not a normal climate! Since 2020, we've broken records for both winter and summer.
It's the reason fires, earthquakes, and storms all over the world have become more pervasive and worse.
Hi, Sharon and Patricia and whoever is looking in.
Temps were suppose to be cooler, but they are edging up.
No report on CT scan. Surgery is Thurs.
Have a good weekend,
Jane
Hi to everyone...Jane will be thinking of you...on surgery day...hoping for good news...I still having trouble with my blood pressure...I'm taking lorosatan...then Dr added bystolic 2:5mg...has been working good...but the bystolic is causing low pulse...56 most of time...so guess I will have to call in to the Dr...also it seems to cause extreme. Fatigue.... We are having hot temps this wk....so not ready for that...hi to all reading...stay well and safe
My husband took me to the ER on Monday with a bad cough . I was admitted with a lung infection . I was transferred by ambulance to another hospital because of my insurance . All the tests that were done at the first hospital had to be done again because the two hospitals aren't in the same network . I got to come home yesterday .
Darlene...hope you get the BP sorted out. It seems like this has been a problem for you for a long time.
Alpiner....lung infection not good. Glad you were well enough to be discharged. Take it easy.
Still waiting for rain here....maybe this afternoon..
Sharon...Dr. Feronni himself called (usually not good news when the doc calls) Thursday later afternoon, but it was good news. The scan showed NO issues with the kidneys, urethras(tubes...however it's spelled) and only with the colon which he said he'd take care of on Thursday.
More hot weather coming our way next week.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
As relates to "lung infection" I was reading earlier in the week there is a "new" virus, not Covid, not RSV, but it seems to be around a lot of places, and due to symptoms, it is very unpleasant! Wish I could remember what it's called. It has cold symptoms, fever, fatigue, and a serious cough.
I am still quite tired but coughing has lessened . I came home with two anti biotics , have finished one . I have a back ache from coughing . I spent last night sleeping in an upholstered chair , breathing is difficult in bed even uisng an extra pillow .
Alpiner...I'm sure you and your husband are keeping an eye on your cough and will go back to doctor if needed. THat's nothing to fool around with.
Tomereader.....There's always yet another "something" floating around to get us, isn't there.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
I have an appt. with my primary care dr. this week . While in the hospital a blood test indicated my potassium was low & blamed it on a water pill I take . I haven't taken it since being in the hospital . I need to talk to the dr. about it , so my feet are swollen .
Hi buddies...just checking n..we are having very hot temps...and high humidity..very uncomfortable...so staying in mostly...ALPINER hope you have /had good results with your primary Dr....Jane yes it seems the Drs can't give me the right combination of meds to control my. Blood pressure...and one that doesn't give me terrible side effects..if you don't mind me asking...what med do you take....Hi to all looking in...stay coolcolor]
During the night my left leg swoll up more & I can barely walk . DH gave me 3 ibuhprofen & I was able to go back to sleep . I have to shuffle to walk & hang on to some thing . I'm going to call my dr. this morning .
Keep us posted, alpiner!
Nice day here, and I got a much needed hair cut. Niece is coming tomorrow afternoon, and will go with me to surgery on Thursday. I'm anxious to get it over with...
jane
The dr.'s office called & the dr. said he would rather I didn't take any more of the water pills .
Alpiner, so sorry to hear of your lung infection. Hope it heals soon. Most doctors who prescribe Lasix on a daily basis also prescribe potassium pills. I don't take Lasix regularly, but have both L & P on hand to take if needed
Jane, glad to hear the good report on the kidneys. I hope the surgery went well yesterday. Thinking of you. Glad Patricia is there.
Nothing new here, except one of our dearest residents passed aWAY Sunday. We're having a memorial service this Sunday. I worked much of the afternoon yesterday doing the program for it.a
My hummers are constantly at my feeder. So much fun to watch.
Take care, everyone. Jane & Alpine, you're in my prayers.
Sharon
The surgery went well, and Dr. called me today. He had the lab results, and it was cancer and an aggressive kind.However, the good news is it was superficial...it had not established roots down into the muscle! After I heal, I will have weekly flushes for 6 weeks, He'll do checks often to see if anything reappears. He didn't think I would need chemo or radiation. The other good news is he will be coming up to our hospital's Speciality Clinic and can see me here from this fall onward.
I'm doing ok with the #$&@ catheter but have it only until the bladder heals from the scraping he did to get rid of the growths.
You'll understand if I'm able to post often for a while.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Stay safe. Terrible heat...for us next week...90+ and no rain.
Jane
I'm on Lasix now , Only one a week for 5 weeks
Jane so glad you a positive result from your surgery. It will be nice to have the doctor near at the Specialty Clinic in the fall. Better not to have to drive a long ways to get the healthcare you need.
jane, sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but treatment and prognosis sound encouraging. Hang in there, Babe!
alpiner, interesting about the Lasix. I got put on it after my last time in the hospital, and I had unpleasant side effects, and it didn't work all that well. I stopped taking it, and put myself back on the diuretics I had been taking before. PCP and cardiologist both agreed with my decision, so I take Bumetenide (sp?) and Spironolactone daily (except for days when I know I'm going to be away from "facilities on demand". Good luck with yours.
We're getting into standard summer weather here - hot, hazy, humid, and a chance of afternoon thundershowers. They call it the "phone-in forecast". ;D
Good morning...herein Texas it's 100+ the next coming wk...my AC unit has not cut off it seems..Jane..sorry about your cancer news...but it does sound positive and it was found early...continue prayers for strength..Mary Z..sometimes the meds Dr prescribe just don't agree with us...Sharon do you just take OTC Potassium..and what strength...mine showed to be 3.7...on lab..which is border line low...but wasn't prescribed potassium....hope everyone has a good weekend....take care
Saturday already! It's been a bit cooler than Darlene's 100.
I'm doing fine...no pain at all...so a good sign.
Stay healthy and get those checkups.
jane
Oh Jane! So happy to hear your surgery is over and you are doing well. It sounds as though they do not expect you to have any bad problems with your diagnosis, either! Hoorah! Lovely to hear that!
I take Lasix, and Potassium that is a prescription. I have been hospitalized twice for water around the heart. I have congesstive heart failure. The potassium is 20 MEQ, whatever that is.
Alpiner, you are in my thoughts.
JANE so glad to hear the surgery went well and that it looks like you won't need chemo & radiation for it. Great that your Dr is moving closer.
Alpiner, my potassium is RX also. Ask him why he hasn't prescribed it with the Lasix and more of the Lasix if your leg is that swollen. I generally only have swollen feet if I'm traveling. Do you wear compression sox? That might be a good idea.
Mary Page, I have congestive heart failure too, but it is being held stable by my beta blocker-Propanolol. I used to take Coreg, but they switched me to this because it is supposed to help my tremor. Don't think it does though.
I went to church this AM, then lunch at the dining hall, then at 2:00 there was a memorial service for one of our residents. I made the program and had it printed. She was 98 and a lovely lady.
No other news here except that Brian & Lori & spouses are leaving for London Tues. They will only be there 2 or 3 days, then Lori & Doug are taking the chunnel to France for 9 days. I'm so glad for them, but envious too.
Take care everyone. You're all in my thoughts. Sharon
Sherry.....what a wonderful trip for Lori and Doug. I'm envious, too, but I think my traveling days are over. I'm so glad Ray and I went when we were healthy.
Another hot one here, so I'm inside. Maybe we'll get some much-needed rain in the next couple of days.
Nothing very exciting here, as you can read. Hope you're all doing OK.
jane
Hi Gals, just checking in to see how everyone is. I'm so glad you're doing well, Jane.
Alpiner, what did your primary have to say this wweek? Hope you're doing better.
We've had gobs of rain all week. Down to 40 % chance tomorrow and all clear for Sunday, thank goodness. Wish I could send some to Jane & Darlene.
I finished the July issue today and will proof Sunday so that it can get out the 1st.
We are thinking of moving into an apt from our villa. The cost would be so much less, but a lot less room. They jacked our rent up almost $1000 a month this year and not knowing how long we will live, we're afraid of running out of money. We're going to wait and see what John's eye dr says next Fri. before making a final decision. I don't really want to move. I love our villa, but we'll do what we must. Also, if we move now, we won't have to do it when one of us passes. John is convinced he will go soon, but I don't know why. Other than his eyes, he's fine.
I hope you all continue to improve. Hugs to you all. Sharon
Where is everybody? We had rain last night..almost 2inches...thankful for that...Sharon..I often think of moving to a small apt...I'm so tired of keeping up this big house...always something to fix...I had to go to the clinic this morning...was given AB for a UTI...so not feeling too good...this to will pass...hope everyone is doing ok and have a Happy [/. Fourth of July...I heard a few firecrackers going off last night....
I want to wish you all the happiest and most Glorious 4th. This is my very favorite holiday, and yes, it beats out Christmas. Love me my deep summer and giving 3 cheers for the Red, White & Blue! Picnics and parades never wear out their special magic, and I feel so fortunate and blessed to be an American. U.S.A.! U.S.A. HERE TO STAY, OUR U.S.A.!
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Quiet around here, mostly. Hot and humid for a few days and then hopefully rain.
I got out to the grocery stores for some groceries for a couple of days...bbq ribs, corn on the cob, and potato salad for tomorrow!
I'll watch fireworks on tv tomorrow.
Happy 4th!
Jane
I posted last night, but it must have disappeared into the stratosphere somewhere.
Oh, well...
Greetings from Fort Morgan, AL. And Happy July 4!
We're having our annual week at the beach. So far, the weather has been cooperative - storming overnight and with sunshine and a good breeze during the day. The drive here on Saturday was awful for everybody, no matter whence they had come. Margaret and I were last to arrive, with our usual 8-hour drive lasting 12 hours. Of course, she had to do all the driving. And it was 99 or 100 outside every time we had to make a pit-stop. Brutal!
But getting together with my daughters, son-in-law, three grands and spouses, and three great-grands (a 3-year-old and two 1-month-olds) has been terrific. Getting to see the new babies and sort-of "know" them is very special. I'm not able to do more than hold them briefly, but at least they're not just photos in texts any more.
jane, have you had your eye surgery? Sharon, you've got a new fur-baby!!! Good to hear from Darlene and MaryPage.
I hope our trip home is easier than the one down. I love seeing everybody and getting to eat all the good fresh seafood (so far shrimp, amberjack, grouper!), but this trip is getting pretty hard for me. And I hate having to inflict the extra work on those who "get" to help me. The grands are getting me to talk about things we did when they were youngsters, and that's fun for me - and for them, too, I hope.
I hope all have a good Fourth and some good weather!
Mary....enjoy Fort Morgan. I hope the heat lets up for you all.
Yes, I had my cataract surgery the last two Fridays of April, so that's all over. Now it's the cancer surgeries and healing periods.
It's suppose to be less humid tomorrow...very welcomed!
Hope everyone is hanging on.
jane
Hi, Jane! Hi, Mary!
I hope your trip WILL turn out to be better going back. I can understand the lure of family taking you off on such a hard ordeal, but I can flat out no longer do that, period. I adore my family, but no longer see the granddaughters or the great grands. We have decided it is a bad thing, and would most likely kill me, if these generations should gift me one of the germs the great grands are like to bring me from school or work, and most of the granddaughters still work and are exposed as well and all.
Oh well. I still see my children, as they take care of me.
I want to tell you about my latest passion, and no, it is not a handsome dude. I have been binging on Endeavor for That! What it is is a new ice cream flavor put out by Haagen-Daz. Bourbon Vanilla Bean Truffle. If you don't like it, you have really weird taste buds! But I am a Virginian, and you may send me any pints of this you cannot abide.
So, MaryPage, what did you think of the Final Episode of Endeavour? I DVR'd it and have watched it 3 times already. The entire Endeavour series was absolutely fantastic, cast, music, cinematography, story-lines. The ice cream sounds good, too!
I have watched each episode twice. I find I see more the 2nd time around; I do not know why that is. Maybe I am more relaxed the 2nd time? Whatever, after two times that is enough for me.
I watched all the Morse episodes years ago, and I generally dislike prequels that are written after the original, because these are confined to a certain plot from the git go. We knew, for instance, when & how Morse would die, and so we did not sweat it during the prequels. We knew he would never marry. Bummer!
We knew him as a gorgeous young man, but then a rather ugly old one. Double Bummer. And so it went. I agree with you about the cast, etc. It was a great, great series. Probably the best ever. Hope I have not spoiled it for anyone.
Oh, but DO try the ice cream! Heaven!
Back home again. The trip home wasn't quite as bad, but still really long. It was fun to see the babies and adult grandchildren. I have to admit this may be my last trip, though. Haven't said anything to my girls. We'll see how the year goes. We already have our reservation for next summer.
The ice cream sounds yummy!!
Hi, Mary and MaryPage and Tomereader! I can sure understand what you all mean about long car trips and visits with others. My SIL (Ray's oldest sister) will be 100 the end of July and her remaining daughter is having a luncheon for her....in Chicago. There will be her great grand babies, etc. there, and I've told her I can't make it.
I can no longer do those long 5-6 hour trips without a lot of stops and I don't want to be exposed to the germs from that many people before this next cancer surgery on Aug. 10. I also don't want to be around/involved in all the drama her grands have all the time....poor "A has no money, etc., but she's going off to Africa with her boyfriend." HUH! In my day that took $$$., so grumpy "Aunt Jane" will stay home and safe.
Enough of my whining! The days here are much more bearable with temps in the 70s and low 80s.
Enjoy that new fur baby, Sharon!!
Take care and stay safe.
jane
Hi everyone...not much new going on with me...we are still having triple digits in our weather...so I'm not outside much...Jane...I'm getting that way as far as long trips...in fact not sure how much longer aI can trust my driving skills...as I mentioned before...it's a 80 mile round trip for and decent shopping places...HEB...Walgreens...etc...I didn't know Sharon got a new fur baby...guess I missed the post..MaryZ glad you enjoyed your beach and family time...Rick...I haven't found any ice cream I didn't like...good in this hot weather..here's wishing everyone a happy...cool...safe week
We have a right and a duty to take up for ourselves and our comfort levels at our age! Scheesch!
I do not travel. At all anymore. I am taken care of by my 8 children. Not only can I continue to enjoy my own home, but they cook my favorite things for me. I no longer see the 13 granddaughters or the 28 great grands. Their infections might kill me now. I do see the children, and take my chances. They have no desire to kill me, and they no longer work or attend schools. I do not attend weddings or funerals. I only go out to medical appointments, with a few exceptions. Granddaughter Judith is coming to show her two boys Washington and Annapolis next month, and I will see those 4 as an exception. They live in St. Louis, Missouri. The visit will be very brief.
I was just reading a familiar story in today's THE CAPITAL. Our newspaper is called The Capital because Annapolis is not just the home of our United States Naval Academy, but Annapolis is also the Capital of the great little state of Maryland.
After slavery was abolished but blacks and whites were severely segregated, the land & waters I am looking at this very moment made up a couple of beaches known as Carr's Beach and Sparrow's Beach. Please do not look these up until After I have told you this whole story. The reason being I do not want to spoil my delicious ending. I have laughed and laughed about this for simply years now, but it just occurred to me to let you in on the joke since I just read it again in today's paper.
Whites thought the important place to be was on the Severn River, which runs off the bay just around the corner from me. There you will find the Academy and Annapolis Harbor and so forth and so on. So Carr's & Sparrow's beaches went unappreciated by the white community and were peopled by the black community. They enjoyed their bay views, and invited their own entertainment to come down to this unknown and unappreciated place with the incredible views. They came, deed they did! Sarah Vaughn came. So did Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. You may Google the Rest of the Story now, while I sit here and giggle. The riverside bunch felt ever so superior, whilst some of this world's all time greatest stars played on those bay beaches. Don't you just LOVE it!
Now the Federal Government and the State and the County and the City have put their funds together and they are going to revitalize what is left of those beaches in this one large lot I look out upon. They will tell the whole story, which includes many. many more famous entertainers. You or your children may wish to drop by one day. You will not have to pity the poor black community. They never felt you should anyway. The Joyous sounds coming from here back in the day would have pulled you off the river, could you have heard them!
The Chesapeake Bay literally cuts the State of Maryland in two. Google that. I live in a community facing the bay that is called Chesapeake Harbour. Some of our land is made up of what was once Carr's Beach and some of it was Sparrow's Beach. A large lot, right next to my place, is not yet developed. I look out on that very fully green and treed lot and on a section of the bay that is to die for. Seriously. Mary Z has paid me a visit here, and will swear to it.
OK, go ahead and Google "Carr's Beach. Annapolis Maryland"
Didn't know the background, MaryPage, but it is a lovely area. Just watching the water and all the boats would keep me permanently occupied.
Thank you, Mary. That is just what I do, and I don't wish to leave here until I am taken out feet first.
If you feel up to stopping by again, the door is open and the kettle's on.
MaryPage...what a delightful tale from the past of your beautiful area.
Nothing exciting here. I'm to see 3 docs on Thurs. 2 in CR...same office...and one in Dubuque...a 35 minute drive. That should be interesting! ::)
jane
Ahhhhh, the "blessed rain," as my sister-in-law always says. And it is. We had thunder and lighning most of the hours after midnight and the rain continues to gently fall. It is so needed here and this is just the perfect way....long hours of gentle rain. I hope it lasts all day.
There's nothing else new here....I'll be away much of tomorrow...on the road to docs' of various kinds. ::) ::) ::)
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Shirley (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/tranquil-cove/shirley-tisie-08-07-2023/msg238938/#msg238938)
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Tisie's obituary:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/kansas/name/shirley-stallard-obituary?id=52433823
I was sorry to read Tisie's obituary from July 8. It's above if you knew Tisie.
I decided in the dead of night to cancel my 3rd doc appt today. The "weird thing" has dropped off somewhere, so it appears to be healing. Years ago my dermatologist said if it "falls" off, don't worry about it! I also didn't want to race from CR to Dubuque to make the 4 pm appt after two office visits in CR.
That's all the excitement from here in corn and pig country :2funny:
jane
So sorry to hear about Shirley. She and I "met" online, discussing a driving trip to Alaska. We met in person, having lunch, when we drove through Kansas on one of our trips. We kept in touch on the old SeniorNet and then when we moved to Seniors and Friends. My condolences to her family and the fur-family she left behind.
And, BYT, jane, have you heard anything about Sue lately?
Glad you've been able to "dispose" of one of your doctor appointments!
No, Mary, I haven't. I think, though, that Tim and brothers are taking good care of her. I think that those of us who knew her and had met her agree that she needed to be somewhere safe.
I'm so glad I canceled the 3rd doc yesterday. I was exhausted when I got home from the two.
One I don't have to see for a year; the other in 2 months.
It is so hot and humid today. I ran out to WalMart for a few things for the weekend and it's hard to breathe outside.
Stay safe and healthy, Buddies!
jane
AND, it's Monday morning again. It's a quiet one here in Iowa, AND the sky is clearer. We had a lot of Canadian smoke over the weekend.
Nothing exciting here today. Same ol' same ol' :2funny:
jane
I'm still on oxygen & my husband has been trying to get a prescription from our dr. to get a smaller travel size oxygen concentrator fpr me . He called the dr. last Friday & yesterday . When I want to move to another room the machine needs to be moved & both our backs are hurting from disconnecting & moving the machine . If we had two machines it would be less wear & tear on our bodies .
Alpiner, Hi. I too am on Oxygen-now for 8 years.
Inogen is the company I use for the Oxygen converters. They provide me with a stand alone unit and a portable one.
I have a 25 foot connector to the stand alone and that means I can reach most areas of my home. There are longer cannulas too. I have a 50 foot for outside.
I have 3 and 7 foot cannulas for the portable.
For the portable Inogen provides cords for recharging batteries in the Car and at home.
They provide the cannulas and I order them as I need them.
Medicare is the provider.
Inogen Phone Number> 877-466-4364
Thanks, DigLady!
Alpiner....we got two concentrators when Ray needed so much oxygen. And long enough cords that he could still be on oxygen upstairs. With one upstairs and one downstairs and the long tubes, it worked. I had to use the oxygen canisters...they brought me 12 a week...when I had to take him out for chemo or doc appts. I ordered him a portable from Inogen but we had to pay for it. It wasn't, however, sufficient for his needs, so we returned it within their return limit.
It's quite a "game" to find out what is available and get it delivered. They first told me he'd have to stay upstairs to be on oxygen. NO, NO, NO. I talked to another person and we got it worked out.
It's been quite mild weather wise and it's a joy compared to the SW and CA. The smoke from Canada is less today.
Stay healthy and safe. I'm off to lunch with two women we used to travel with in our travel club.
jane
The Inogen concentrators I have can only deliver up to 5 liters of O2 so if more is need than Inogen can't help. But you can get longer cannulas so ypu don't have to move machines.
Quote from: diglady on July 18, 2023, 12:10:35 PMThe Inogen concentrators I have can only deliver up to 5 liters of O2 so if more is need than Inogen can't help. But you can get longer cannulas so ypu don't have to move machines.
Mine delivers about the same amount of oxygen . The cannulas are about 6ft . long . Our house is long & I try to figure out far I can go without disconnecting the cannulas .
I need a smaller oxygen concentrator also so I can take it when I'm away from home by myself . The one I have is too heavy for me to lift .
I, too, am on oxygen full time. I have a stand alone and 6 canisters. Because I see a Pulmonologist, they do the ordering and all the paperwork. I have great insurance, and don't pay a penny. I am on their list to receive one of the personal ones. My husband died of congestive heart disease, and he had a lovely light weight one on all the time at the end. My congestive heart disease will probably be what does me in, as well and all.
I find the planet of today so different in a myriad ways from the one I raised my children in. My great grandchildren have all gone to baby & toddler care, which includes schooling. I got so tickled this week. Her school has asked to put Cleo ahead by one class! Cleo will turn two in November, and she has only been in 2 classes thus far. But they want to promote her! What a world!
DigLady....Yep, that's why I had to return the portable oxygen concentator. Ray needed up to 15 whatevers. It'd be ideal for someone on 5 or less.
MaryPage...Medicare was great here, too, and no cost for the various oxygen things....except when I wanted one of the small portables for Ray...even though it turned out he couldn't use it.
It takes a while to navigate the medical world of "needs."....oxygen, cannulas, tubing, and accompanying "furniture"...shower chairs, transfer chairs, etc.
I did get out for a brief walk this morning...first in months. It's to be in 90s next week, and I won't be out walking in that!
Time to make a run to get some "dessert" for tomorrow night after dinner out with our little group.
Take care and stay safe,
jane
Saturday greetings, Friends!
I made a run out to "the farm" where they sell "picked that day" corn on the cob. One group of 3 was there loading up on 4 doz and she said she'll freeze some and again later in the season.
I was hoping for some women's world cup soccer today, but the times in AU make it hard to watch. I did see a bit of the US vs Vietnam match. US won 3-0.
Take care and we're bracing for a week of 90 plus temps.
HOT...HOT..here.....
From what she's posting on Facebook, it looks like Sharon and John are moving to a smaller apartment in their complex. I know that's a hard job.
All doing well here. At this point, just our usual summer heat - highs around 90.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Alpiner, Please get longer cannulas. As I said I use 25ft cannula around the house. And to that I add a 14 ft one for showering. I use 7 ft cannulas for the portable. It is hot here but we finally got rain- wonderful rain!!
DigLady....GOOD advice to Alpiner.
Maryz...I saw that, too, on Facebook that they were moving to a different place in the same complex...and maybe the same bldg? I hope they're taking it easy in the awful heat.
Darlene...I know you know how to care for yourself and are staying in the AC. I'm sure going to be doing that as that heat dome moves up over us, too.
Hope everyone is doing ok and staying hydrated and cool.
jane
Hi everyone...Yes Jane I,m good at staying cool...had a nice visit from 2 of my grown granddaughters today....miss the little ones...but they promised to bring them next visit...my sister in law..age 94 passed away a few days ago...will be graveside...ashes.....I will probably sit in my vehicle...hot even with umbrella...hope everyone is well and staying. Cool...have a great evening....
Darlene....GOOD idea to sit in the car in AC for your SIL's service. They've had a lot of warnings here and I'm sure you all are inundated with warnings.
Sharon...hope you're about finished with preparing to move. Will you have help?
ALL of our Buddies need to stay hydrated and cool.
jane
I feel we have been the most fortunate people on the planet in that we have been able to stay inside and stay cool and comfortable. We get warned of storms, but most of them never assemble here. I am able to keep up with all of my beloved family, Chip keeps the provisions coming in, and all is well.
I have been more dismayed reading Elizabeth Kolbert's piece in the July third issue of The New Yorker than any other bit of news lately.
It would seem death to our species will come in the form of a trillion little shards of plastic. Well, it figures.
MaryPage....you are so right about us being so fortunate to be able to be in cool air in this awful heat and humidity.
We are blessed.
jane
I definitely stay in the a/c when at all possible. Having said that, it's been a busy and weird week.
On Monday evening, one of my gold crowns (probably 50 years in place) fell out. I didn't bite on it with any pressure, so saved it intact. The lower back molar, from whence it came, seemed to be intact, and nothing hurt. Margaret got me in to see the dentist this morning. Of course he didn't know what he'd find and what would need to be done. Wonder of wonders, he was able to just clean and reseat the crown, tell me to call if I had any more problems, and sent me on my way. I have a regular cleaning appointment in two weeks, and he'll check it again then. :thumbup:
On Wednesday, I had my 3-month checkup with the cardiologist. He said all looked good, reduced my taking diuretics to four days a week, and sent me on my way.
Thursday was just for fun - a haircut, followed by my mani/pedi. Then we went out to lunch to a relocated-and-enlarged seafood restaurant. Good all around.
All-in-all, a really busy three days for me and daughter Margaret (who has to do all the transportation, etc.). But with good outcomes all around.
I certainly have been staying indoors otherwise. This heat is nothing to mess around with.
Stay cool, Buddies!
Jane, I am confused, but then that is a normal state of being these days. I am on the list at my pulmonologist's to get one of those small, portable oxygen machines.
Are you telling me Medicare will not pay for that? Mebbe my Blue Cross/Blue Shield FEP will. Oh well, I'll find out eventually, won't I! I am sorry they would not pay for it for Ray. Honestly, the world I find myself living in is TOO MUCH! All of a sudden like, a new car costs many times what my first (post World War II G.I.Bill) brand new house cost! You KNOW what a new car costs: that new house cost $12,500.00! I swear. Our first brand new car was a racing green 1950 Plymouth two-door sedan, remember those? and it cost $1,650.00! Now most of my thirteen granddaughters earn six figure incomes and I am stuck in a five figure one and a new car is out of reach for me. Oh well, I no longer drive anyway. Haven't done for over ten years now.
Chip does all of the driving. Or one of the girls.
Mary Page. I have the large and small 02 concentrator. Medicare pays for them--not purchase but monthly rental. I doubt Medicare will pay for purchase. The company I use is Inogen --is wonderful! Run/owned by a woman. They supply me with all cannulas, power cords, connectors and whatever else is necessary. They have a 24hour line and things are delivered to me often overnight but usually 2-3 days.
BTW ask for the BIG batteries for the portable, Small ones work for about 2 hours. Big one about 5 hours.
Here is the phone number for you to give to your Doc:: 877-466-4364
Good luck and happy breathing!
Thank you so much, Diglady.
I will ask my lung doctor's gal who takes care of my current oxygen needs, which includes all of the equipment that goes with also, the very next time I go. I note you are in Arizona, while I live in Maryland, so possibly we are not able to use the same suppliers.
I know almost nothing about it all, as it happens, because one of my sons has taken charge from the git go. He always seems to understand how things work, while I almost never do. I will let you know how this works out, and I really appreciate your input.
Dig Lady....GOOD advice. We dealt with Inogen, too, but were never aware Medicare would have paid for a monthly rental on the portable. They did for the large concentrators and all the tubing, and delivery of the oxygen "tanks" we had to connect him to and take with us when I had to take him some distance for doctors. I'd load a full one for him in the front seat and put 3 or 4 in the trunk....because what to do if we ran out?
It's cooler here...low 80s, but still feels oppressive to me. I went to the hospital this morning for a lab test for Dr. Feronni to make sure I don't have an infection before next surgery on the 10th of August.
I'll have to look back and see if I told you all about "the wedding" on Sat. night.Nope, I didn't.
Soooo....it's 90+ degrees at 4:00 pm for the ceremony. We arrived about 3:30 to a place in the country that used to be a gym. We're informed the ceremony will be in the field behind the gym. So, a shuttle bus takes people down the hill to the "field." Yep..a field....NO tents or shade. The "rows" were flat piece of wood wrapped in plastic and sitting on large round pieces of wood. There were some metal folding chairs which Gary, Kathy, and I grabbed because they had backs. So...none of us knew we needed hats or sunscreen...and it was bloody hot. Gary's been told by his oncologist to stay out of the sun. Hard to do when that's the ONLY viable option by the time you realize what's going on. Then, about 4:35 the ceremony is over....and we're shuttled back up to the gym. None of the bridal party appears, even though there are places for them on the stage. Nope...it seems they had all taken another "party bus" off back to our town to go to a place there. We learned this when his mother told us she'd told them to be back by 6:15 for dinner and dancing. Yep. the hot roast beef and pork loin were simmering away under those heated serving canisters.
We got bored and left and went to another town for supper. :idiot2: 8)
I guess that's the "Modern" way for weddings and receptions these days.
jane
jane - how rude (no other word for it) not to let guests know about ALL the arrangements.
That was our feelings, too, Mary.
Good morning buddies..I would agree on comments about the wedding..things are surely done different these days..we are still having 103 and 104 temperatures...can't do much outside ...zaps your energy fast..I am trying to keep water in my bird baths and sugar water for my hummers..But this to shall pass...hope all reading is well and have cooler temps...take care
I have a daughter who lives in Arizona, but she has not been saying much about how it is out there lately. Our entire clan has been sweating out my son Rob's hip replacement and that has been our email conversational topic lately.
Pam is a vet with an office in Sierra Vista and a post office box in Hereford and a ranch in Bisbie. I have never been to Arizona, so more than that I cannot say.
I had a dr.'s appt. today with hope I would get a prescription to take to a medical supply store & get a small oxygen concentrator . The prescription did not have all the details they needed to for me to get the concentrator . We got written detailed requirements & went back to the dr.'s office . They will mail the needed information .I also asked about a handicap placard for our car for parking . We were given the needed form & we went to the DMV but there was a line out the door so we will go in a morning .
Alpiner...it sounds as if you're getting things in order.
The handicapped placard is a blessing.
MaryPage & Darlene....wow....don't know how anyone does anything in those TX and AZ temps.
I'm finally caught up on all my doc appts before the surgery next Thursday.
Take care and stay cool.
jane
Hi Gals, I truly haven't forgotten you, but I just have been so busy, I hadn't been in to read till today. As you've heard from FB, we are moving from our villa to a 1 bdrm deluxe apt just up the road and in the same Senior Center. It has required a lot of downsizing, getting rid of furniture and "stuff" that we didn't need or have room for.. Habitat for Humanity is coming Sat for several large pieces of furniture and Salvation Army the day after we move to pick up boxes of clothes, household goods, etc. The movers are going to pack some of that up for us, so we scheduled the pickup for the day after the move. We've sold a couple things, but not much. One WOMAN is coming Monday to look at and hopefully take 2 sets of custom drapes & rods. I tried to take two expensive dresses that I had bought for grandkids weddings to a consignment store, but they wouldn't take them. It looked like most of their stuff was for younger women and had short skirts, etc. That was a bummer because I'll never wear them again. The admin still hasn't given us the keys to the new apt, so we haven't been able to take anything over.
As to the new furbaby, she was a love, but she wasn't housebroken at all at almost 6 yrs old and piddled everywhere, so we took her back a week after we got her. I hated to do that because she was so sweet and a cuddler, etc, but I just couldn't put up with the accidents.
I did manage to get the August newsletter out on time, as well as Sunday church bulletins and 2 Celebration of Life bulletins for members who have died recently. So you can see I have been busy.
I was so sorry to hear of all the problems everyone is having with oxygen, etc. and health is general. It was so sad to hear about Shirley.
Mary Page, that is awful that you are afraid to see your grand and great grand kids because of germs! I'd rather die than give that up, although I only see mine once a year.
Melanie is still seeing her grands in spite of her compromised immune system. She has had more radiation and is on a high dose of oral chemo, but seems to be doing well.
Lori still hasn't found a new job, although she is to hear tomorrow if she did or didn't get one she has been interviewing for.
Brian is working for Boeing now and likes it pretty well but he has to travel quite a bit. We had hoped he could come help us with the move, but he was scheduled to travel that weekend.
Jane, I hope you are doing okay in your battle with cancer again. I couldn't quite tell from your comments.
John sees the eye dr. tomorrow, so we may know something more about his eyes then. He felt rather nervous about driving and has turned in his driver's license. That means I am doing all the errands and driving him to his Dr's appts which would be fine if I didn't have so much else on my plate.
Oh yes, my computer broke down and I had to buy a new one during all this too.
Mary, I'm glad you got to go down to the beach with the family again and hope it won't be the last time. Maybe you'll have to have a family reunion around Chattanooga.
Darlene, I don't envy your heat or Alpine's. I hope your son is winning his battle with cancer. He's still in my prayers.
Well, I just got back from dinner and am ready to watch the news and then read before bed.
I hope you all stay well and cool. We cooled down to the 80's today! A real cold front, but a brief one.
Sherry
So good to hear from you, Sharon! I don't envy you your job of getting ready to move.
I need to get dressed to go out in public and pick up a few items for the rainy weekend.
Stay safe and well, Buddies!
jane
Good Morning, Buddies!
It seems the promised rain had not yet made it's way here, so the weatherguessers have now said this afternoon and tomorrow. Whenever, it will be needed.
Nothing else exciting here. I need to catch up on my bookkeeping and get all of that in order.
I was sorry to see the US Women's Soccer be eliminated from World Cup. Too many young players I think and so we'll hope for next year.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Our little town had their yearly "Old Settlers DAY YESTERDAY..I braved the hot temps to at least go with daughter to watch parade..was surprised to see so many people out...mostly younger ones....Sharon..I see you are fixing to move to a smaller apt....I would like to do that..It's hard keeping up a 3 BR 3 baths...would simply like a 1 bed room cabin....but will probably not happen..my son Johnny is doing fairly well...he has sold his auto body shop and is retiring...so he's less stressful..thank you for asking and the prayers..Hi Jane..Mary..ALPINER and others looking in...have a restful rest of day..may our GOD meet all our needs
Darlene...glad to hear Johnny is doing well...and retired!
Sharon....a 6 yr old untrained dog would not be for me either.
The forecast of rain has been a dud...a couple of dribbles here and there.
Stay cool and safe,
Jane
Not goin to complain today...just thank you GOD for your many blessings
I still haven't got the smaller oxygen concentrator . My primary care doctor wants me to have a 2 litr. constant flow machine . The medical supply store didn't have it . I got a call from my pulmonary doctor & will see him later this month . The person calling said they will take care of getting me the machine . .
Alpiner,My Inogen: the small (portable) concentrator supplies 02 on demand. The large one (stand alone) supplies 02 constantly.
I have both large and small I don't notice a difference in delivery.
I am sorry you are going thru this hassle. My Doc called the 02 concentrator company (Inogen) and 2 days later I had the machine with all the supplies.
Just to stay on record here, I have not yet received a small, portable oxygen dispenser, either. I still have my large one, and five (5) canisters, which we take everywhere we take me. Not all five, of course: just one at a time. We take those that are empty of oxygen when I visit my pulmonologist, and they refill them for us.
Daughter Becky is here from Kansas City, Missouri taking care of me for two weeks while son Delmore (Chip) visits his sweetheart in Seattle. Becky & I are having a lovely visit together.
Yesterday morning, she drove me for all of two minutes over to the other side of our community to watch a Pickle Ball game. Games, actually. Great fun, and the participants were wonderful at explaining the game to me. I loved the rackets and them. Great fun!
Sunday greetings! We're cool and a bit of drizzle from time to time.
Patricia, my niece who was here for my surgery, is on her way home to N. Wisc. She did some weed pulling and painting some posts, etc on the front porch. It looks so clean and wonderful.
Nothing else new...3 weeks with restrictions on what I can lift, etc. Good excuse to be lazy! :smitten:
MaryPage...nice to have daughter with you while Chip is off on holiday.
Darlene...better weather for you, I hope.
Alpiner...hope the oxygen gets sorted out soon.
Jane
Got out today for a couple errands before the 90+ temps start tomorrow for a week. School starts here Monday, of course!! 8)
I did get the car filled up with gas. Ray never liked us to leave the tank below 1/2 full in case we had to make an emergency trip to Chicago. That fear is no longer here, but old habits are hard to break. ;D
Nothing exciting here...our "Friday night group" is going to Chinese restaurant tonight which I like...and always have enough to take home for a couple meals later.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
Good morning...almost 12 noon...we are still hot here...but mabey some rain and little cooler next wk...Jane...I always try to keep a full tank of gas..course it's a 40 mile trip one way into town..Sharon how are you liking your. New home. I wish I had a dog often...but I go a lot...so haven't committed to a pet...Hi to all reading..hope you stay safe and well
Good morning from Beaufort, SC. Margaret drove us over here Thursday for a visit to see Sue & Randy's new house, celebrate Sue's birthday and get to see two of the new great-grandbabies. It's been a good visit, and a good time. I'm not looking forward to the trip home tomorrow. But we'll enjoy today!
Hugs to all the Buddies!
Darlene.....stay cool and healthy.
Mary...enjoy Beaufort. I remember visiting there when we were down there on vacation. Hope for a cool trip home.
Nothing exciting here....got out to WalMart for eggs and muffins, so my breakfasts are set for quite a while. I also stopped for breakfast out and so don't need any lunch today. ;D
Just talked to neighbor...his last child....the only girl...is about to start her senior year of HS and then wants to go for Physical Therapy..
Stay healthy, Buddies!
jane
And another Monday rolls around! The weatherguessers have now move the end of this heat thing to Friday.
Does anyone hear from Marilyn? It's been a long time since she posted. The same with Jeanne.
Stay well!
jane
I'm back home now. Just a short multi-purpose visit. We got to see Sue and Randy's new house halfway between their two younger kids, the kids and spouses, and their new babies (Frances [Frankie] and Austin). It was also to celebrate Sue's birthday. All were good, and it was great to see the folks. Margaret got me home about 3:30 yesterday afternoon. Always good to get home after even a short trip.
I see posts from Marilyn and Jeanne occasionally on Facebook, but that's all.
Got a dental appointment for a couple of fillings (yuck!) Wednesday, but then I get to get better with a haircut/mani/pedi on Thursday.
Have a good week, Buddies!
Bah Humbug! I wrote my post, clicked on Save Draft instead of Post, and away it went and I cannot find the *&^% thing.
In a nutshell...got good report on last surgery and it's way too hot here.
Take care and stay cool.
Wonderful news, jane! Way too hot here, too. "Cold" front by Monday..."down" to about 90!
We had a few drops of rain this morning, but nothing like what we so desperately need.
Today is to be our last day of horrible temps and humidity....I hope.
Hope everyone in the excessive heat and stay inside and cool.
jane
Quote from: jane on August 24, 2023, 02:01:47 PMBah Humbug! I wrote my post, clicked on Save Draft instead of Post, and away it went and I cannot find the *&^% thing.
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Good morning my friends...not a lot goin on with me...Jane happy to hear you had good news on your surgery..Mary Zwhen I go visit my daughter we get manicure and pedi..so relaxing..we are still having humid and hot temps..but mabey Sept will be cooler..here's hoping all are well and staying cool..have a blessed Sunday..time for me to get ready for church
Well I don't know what happened to the print on above post...hope you can read it
Thanks, Bubble....I found it!
Darlene...I'm going for a pedi tomorrow morning. I really enjoy those. Haircut, REALLY needed, is Wednesday.
Much cooler here today and it's delightful.
Nephew came back from a work trip to Boston...and has COVID> Patricia said he's miserable and she's hoping not to catch it from him.
Take care,
jane
COVID is coming back, and this will go on for decades to come. It may, probably will, be a slightly different strain or version each time. It is a Big Threat to each and all of us, so go get your shot, wear a mask, wash your hands, wear plastic gloves, and BE CAREFUL.
We should all be wearing only Happy Day K94 masks which are made in South Korea and sold on Amazon. Seriously.
Made in Korea. The mask should state clearly on its website and packaging that the product is made in Korea. Any mask that claims to be "KF94-style" or is made in China or another country is not a real KF94. Don't buy it.
Flat, glossy, single-use package. KF94s typically come in single-use flat envelope-style packages with a notch at the top to tear open. The package should have a glossy finish and a lightly-textured border. (A few brands may be sold in packs of five, but it's not common.) Recently one of our family members ordered some masks from Amazon that claimed to be made in Korea, but once they arrived there were 10 per package in a dull wrapper. We returned them and ordered Happy Day masks, which met all of the requirements.
Specific language in the corner of the package. For masks printed in Korean, the package should have "의약외품" or the word "quasi-drugs" in one of the corners of the packaging. But this may not be found on some KF94 masks printed in English. For instance, Happy Life's masks sold on Amazon don't include the lettering on its English-language package, but do have it on the Korean-language package.
MFDS certification on the website. Most legitimate mask makers will provide proof of MFDS certification on their website or if you ask. For instance, we emailed Lifesys AST Keep masks, and the company replied with a copy of their certificate within a day.
Yep, MaryPage - Covid is just going to be another flu-type thing, waxing and waning over time.
I'm currently obsessed watching the Weather Channel about Idalia. Since growing up in Houston on the Gulf Coast, I've always paid passing attention to hurricanes. But this time it's affecting family. Sue and Randy's new home and two of their children live near the South Carolina coast, and will be directly affected by this storm. They are in Bluffton, Beaufort, and Charleston. They're all planning to stay put.
It has been "cooler" here, more seasonable in the mid 80s, with somewhat less humidity. Our "porch sitters" (not including me) are much happier, and spending more time there.
Nothing else exciting going on. Happy almost-September to all the Buddies!!
Thanks, MaryPage, for the mask info.
Maryz...I'm sure you're glued to the weather channel. This whole year, weather-wise, has been chaotic, scary, goofy! It's really one dam# weird weather thing after another.
I went out this morning for a haircut and then decided that needed to include lunch out, so I did that, too, and brought enough home for later this afternoon or tomorrow.
I also stopped at two stores I hadn't been in for ages and found one item calling my name.
Everybody has fall decorations out....I guess they're all sick of all the heat from this summer. I need to think about getting mine out....maybe this weekend! :2funny: :2funny:
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
Yes, Mary. That is what our local medical people are putting out notices to us about. Covid will be a fall pest for ages to come. I get the majority of my annual shots (basically, the ones my doctors do not give me), from my local grocery: Giant Food. They keep meticulous records, and my daughter Debi, who has taken on keeping track of every needle I am either due, have not yet taken, or cannot take, for one reason or another. She reports the Giant will have the RVS shots available next week and the two different types of Covid shots the following. The plan we have concocted for me with the Giant is that I take all three two weeks apart each.
Good morning, all.
It was in the 40s when I awoke, but it's heating up fast!
Nothing exciting here this morning, thank heavens.
I haven't heard anything about the RSV shot here, yet.
Stay safe!
jane
I saw a pulmonary dr. yesterday & he sent me to a shop where I could buy a small oxygen concentrator . I have a larger one on a cart but wanted a smaller size I could lift myself into the car . I got a Inogen One . I have needed my husband to take me shopping & medical appts . He has also been taking out youngest son to his medical appts . He recently had a mini stroke . MY husband is tired !!
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alpiner, glad you were finally able to get what you needed. I hope this lets your husband get some relief from the yeoman duty he's been doing.
alpiner, Aren't you on Medicare? If so Medicare PAYS 80% of concentrator rental. You shouldn't have to buy one.
Quote from: diglady on September 01, 2023, 05:23:35 PMalpiner, Aren't you on Medicare? If so Medicare PAYS 80% of concentrator rental. You shouldn't have to buy one.
Yes I am on Medicare but my husband has a plan from when he was still working that only pays for medical items .
Just checking in...we are still 100 +...But mabey Sept will ring us cooler weather...Jane...I towonder about Marlyin.....hope this finds all reading well and with cooler temperatures.....have a great coming wk
Darlene...we're in the hot temps, too, this week.
Enough already!!
I've nothing planned for today outdoors. I'm working on computer stuff.
Have a great Labor Day!
jane
FINALLY....we had a thunderstorm last night about midnight and got some much-needed rain. It's also pleasantly cool this morning.
Nothing exciting here. Hope you are all well.
jane
Jane..just sent you a message....
We've got a forecast for temperatures to be giving us a tease for fall weather by the end of the week. Around 80 for highs and possibly into the 50s overnight. I know we'll still get some summery days, but the cooler weather is coming.
I got a nice surprise yesterday afternoon. Jesse and family (Darby, Henry, and Lyndy) came by to visit for a little while. It was super to get to hold the 4-month-old Lyndy and see her sweet toothless smile. She'll be crawling before too much longer. And Henry is a total joy at 3 years - never still, but a sweet, loving little boy. It'll be nice while it lasts. :smitten:
Happy Saturday, Buddies! Hope your teams win this weekend.
Mary....what a delightful visit.
Darlene....how did you send the message? I haven't gotten anything yet.
Beautiful almost fall day here...middle 70s and clear.
Nothing else new here.
Stay healthy,
jane
It's a beautiful Sunday morning here.
Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!
jane
Jane in my message I just ask if you were still on metoprolol for your B/P...I'm taking lorstaran...and makes me dizzy for several hrs after taking...everyone have a great Sunday..we are still in the 100s here
Jane, I know you used to do a Computer Q&A, and I would like to ask a question of you, if that's okay? What brand of computer (I prefer desktops) might you recommend as far as length of life and minimum of problems?
My HP computer is about 11 yrs old, and still running Win7. I didn't have enough drive space to upgrade to Win 10 on this, and was not able (or willing) to invest in a new computer at that time. Plus, my daughter has Win 10 on her computer, and I don't much like it when I am visiting her.
Just your general thoughts, and don't be afraid to recommend a brand other than HP (just not a MAC). Hope this doesn't impose on your time.
P.S. I'm always glad to see you posting and knowing how you are doing healthwise.
Hi, Tomereader,
I hope others who've had different brands will also join in here.
The truth of the matter is that I've had about every brand over the years.
I gave up on a desktop years ago and just use a laptop, now, for convenience when traveling (which I don't do so much of anymore. I had Gateways, Dells, HP, and a local build over the years.. The same with laptops...all sorts of brands.
They all seemed to last me about 18 months before they went Koo koo.
This laptop (Lenovo) has been the longest lasting so far. Lenovo used to be IBM, I think.
This laptop is now 5 years old..
Buddies....what would you recommend for a desktop for tomereader?
jane
I mostly use a laptop - it's an HP Pavilion. I've had it about 5-6 years. I haven't had a desk top since 2015. Just use the laptop and a tablet for the word games I play.
Thanks Jane & MaryZ for the feedback. I guess I have been luckier than most, with the current desktop working on its 11th year, without going koo-koo. I did have to have the fan replaced once. I just never cottoned to laptops, in the stores when shopping, I couldnt get the hang of the touchpad and it frustrated me so much. My daughter had an HP laptop long ago, which lasted her quite awhile, but it was so heavy. I know they are lighter now.
I'm still here and open to any other suggestions, recomendations and am certainly grateful for all responses.
Hope everyone is having a great day and that the weather in your respective areas is as you would like it. It's cloudy here, with a teeny chance of rain tomorrow. Temps didn't make it into 100's today so I am thankful for that. My lawn is dead from all the 100+ days with no rain, and if the cracks in the ground don't swallow me and my house, I'll talk to you all later!
Joanne
On every laptop, I've gone to settings to turn off the touchpad. That way, I can use a mouse which is easier.
I'm with Patricia - I turn off the touchpad, and use a wireless mouse.
Me, three....I turn off the touchpad and use a wireless mouse.
I also use an external harddrive to back everything up to. It plugs into my C opening.[/c]
I currently have three 4 Terabyte external hard drives. I have many old photos and PSP graphics and images, so I need to be able to save, download, and, most importantly, detach from the computer so it's safe. One has all of my "paperwork", one has all of my current work, and the last is a "mirror" of my computer, programs, info, quirks, etc.
I'd never be able to keep track of all that!!
It's a cool Wednesday here and it feels good. I went down the basement to find some of my fall decorations, but I don't see most of them.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
Where is everyone? I am currently being cared for by my daughter Becky, who came from Missouri for that purpose, Bless her soul! Son Chip went to Seattle to visit his sweetheart and got very, very dangerously ill and was hospitalized and had serious surgery and is recuperating now back at Abigail's place until the hospital clears him to come home. Daughter Debi was to come to take over my care from Becky, but she is in bed with a real old fashioned chest cold: she sounds like Tallulah Bankhead, sexy as all get out. We are hearing we are to experience a thrashing/crashing storm somewhere along our coastline. We hope it will not stop off with us.
They are saying it may rustle up a cyclone! I feel I could do without that.
MaryPage, sorry to hear about Chip, but glad he's on the mend. Hope he's home soon. Aren't our kids wonderful!!
It has been quiet in here. Nothing exciting (fortunately) where I am. This is a good thing. I'm enjoying the fact that my grandkids keep texting me photos of their new babies. So I get to watch them grow - even though I don't get to see them often in person.
Fall is actually starting to happen - this is a good thing. Hope you don't get too much storm, MP.
Apparently we were on the edge of the Big Storm. We just had rain with winds, but not harmful ones. TGFSF.
Yes, Mary, our children are our Joy when we get up here.
Chip does not feel up to par yet, of course, so he, who has never been a great communicator, leaves it to his sweetheart to inform us from time to time of his progress. Which she does, Thank God!
And she tells us he is, as of today, making a good progress.
Hi everyone..looks like I haven't posted lately...I'm so ready for this hot weather to be gone...we usually get our first norther around Halloween...my 3 sons and daughter was here for a few days. We had fun catching up..but I am tired...so early to bed for me tonight..Hope y'all are well and staying safe
Good afternoon Buddies...hope all are well....just busy.....we got rain today...hooray...now if it will just cool off...Hi to all looking in....
We here in Annapolis, Maryland have had a deluge of water this past week, but no huge storms. Downtown, City Dock and it's many stores have been flooded, but only with a few feet of liquid. They think we may get storms this next week; we shall see. Chip may be allowed to come home Thursday, and Becky hopes to leave for her home that same day.
Everything on hold until we hear what Chip's doctors have to say. I am on pins & needles. Taking care of me has become pretty much a fulltime job now, and I regret that, but life is still precious.
Flooding is bad stuff, MaryPage. Glad you're staying dry. And glad that your Chip is continuing to improve and will soon be home.
Donna, we're still in our late summer temps, it seems. Nashville hit a high of 91! yesterday.
I'm SE of there, about halfway between Nashville & Chattanooga), and was a bit cooler. Predicted for mid80s for the next week. Definitely ready for fall!
I wonder where our jane is.
Good to hear from MaryPage, Darlene, Mary...I've been "under the weather" with a head cold or allergies. No energy and all of that.
I hope MP's Chip is improving....surgery away from home is not good stuff!
Darlene...good to see your kids, but that much company wears me out, too.
Maryz...hope you miss all the bad weather that seems to be everywhere.
Off for a shower before my cleaning ladycomes.
Stay healthy!
jane
Tuesday greetings...
And we're in "summer" Oct...to be in very high 80s today but then to find fall and be in 50s by Friday. What a roller coaster!
Nothing new or exciting here...getting that anticipatory dread about Friday and my first "Rinse" of BCG for the cancer of my bladder. Niece Patricia is coming down Thursday and will take me to the Cancer Center in CR on Friday morning for this immunotherapy treatment.
Hope you are all well and safe.
jane
Good luck with your "Procedure" Jane.
Jane..
...wishing you all the best for your soon to be " procure "
Jane - Best wishes to you for a successful immunotherapy treatment plan. :thumbup:
Prayers for you Jane on your procedure..and follow up
Glad to hear from you, jane. Hang in there!
All going well here. We've been having temps in the high 80s, but fall is due to show up by this weekend - with highs just in the 60s. :thumbup:
Just finished morning with Annual Wellness Check, bloodwork draws, etc., blood pressure was great 130/70; then off to the lower floor for Mammogram + Sonogram on a suspicious fatty growth. All good, growth was nothing, and Mammo showed nothing.Complete yearly physical is next Thursday. Will see how that turns out. Needless to say, I'm tired. Got up early, fasting, so nothing to eat, a bottle of water so I'd be adequately hydrated for the blood draws. The PA doing this wellness check was 1 hour behind schedule, and I'm about to faint from hunger. I stepped out into the hallway, and flagged her down. Told her appointment was scheduled for 10:00 AM, and it was 11:00 then. After the labwork, I snuck off to my parked car, where I had brought 2 of those little cinnamon pecan swirls, and ate those with the rest of my bottle of water. Waited there for an hour listening to radio, and when I got to the Mammo suite, they were running 1/2 hour+ behind. So I finally out of the medical center shortly after 2:00. Stopped and got me a Whopper Junior with Bacon, came home & scarfed that down. I now proclaim it to be "Nap Time". Hoping all your appointments are on time!
Where is everyone? I hope all are ok. I am interested to hear from alpiner and to hear if she likes the portable Inogen she bought. And Jane how are you doing?
diglady my only problem with the Inogen One is the battery only lasts 4 hours . My husband & I are members of the Model T Ford Club of America we go on tours & I will need to take along a spare battery for these trips since the Model T's don't have an outlet for me to plug into .
Everybody seems to have gone missing. I've been having excruciating pains in my back, and was in the hospital Monday night. They didn't do anything to help - were more concerned with some low lab values than my admitting problem. I saw my FP Thursday. He gave a cortisone dose pack and some muscle relaxants, and offered to send me to a "specialist" (type unknown). Margaret called the office yesterday to get them to do that, but they were closed on Friday afternoon. (Never have a problem over the weekend!) We're leaning toward the possibility of a spinal compression fracture, but we'll see. Will keep you posted.
Hello Buddies...today is the eclipse viewing..I have the proper glasses..if I decide to look..MaryZ. Sorry to hear about your pain..do hope you get it resolved...hope Jane is OK and will post soon...hugs to all looking in
CottonCandy, I bet you had a great view of the eclipse! The sun here is really bright, and it is cold! My front porch thermometer is registering in the 50's.
I couldn't find my eclipse glasses from the last time we had one. I know I have two or three pair, just couldn't find even one of them. They'll show up one day, and maybe I can think of a place to put them, so when we have the next eclipse, next April, I can find them. Mark you calendars, April 2024, and I forgot the exact date.
Hi, Buddies... I'm still alive and been spending more time in lab and whatever than I wanted. The "wash" on Friday was the full dose....this bcg mixture is hard to get so I only had a 1/2 dose last week. Friday I got the full dose and the lab was quicker to get it put together. The clinic can't order it until I'm in the office, but I now know to sign in immediately and be early and they can tell the lab to mix it up.
Patricia and Don stayed until about noon. They took a lot of things to be dumped at their landfill place for me and stuff to be donated, etc.
My sister is coming out Thursday to be with me Friday and the following Friday for #3&4. My sister and Patricia don't think I should drive down and back alone.
It's been cold...mornings in the 40s and wonderful 50s in the afternoons. We also got some wonderful rain.
Take care...lots of flu and bad colds here.
jane
[b Jane, I hope the chemo hasn't caused you any side effects to speak of. How about hair? I hope it is doing its job. When will they test to see how it's going? Hang in there. I'm glad someone will be with you on your trips.
M{, I'm glad someone will be with you while Chip is ill. Not fun to get sick on a trip. I just had that. When we went to the wedding in IN, Sat. nt. after the rehearsal dinner, I had a cardiac event and ended up in the hospital. I couldn't breath and thought I was dying. The ambulance techs got me on oxygen immediately and then I began to come around. They did multiple tests and found out that I have A Fib and had fluid in my lung. This is an exacerbation of my heart failure which has been stable for 25 years! Anyway, I was in the huspital till Mon nt and thus missed the wedding and had to csncel and rebook our flights home. Like Mary said, what would we do without our kids. Brian was especially helpful getting John back and forth and finding us a motel for Mon night. Jonathan our grandson (groom) drove us back on Tues from Bloomington to the Indy airport. He and his bride weren't leaving on their honeymoon till the following Friday.
Tomereader, I have had good luck with HP also and bought another one this summer. I don't know how old the other one was. Mine is a laptop and I use a mouse also.
Fall is here in NC! In fact I read that the mountains had snow! We have a high of 63 here today.
Mary, I had a disc decompression about 5 yrs ago or so. Had no problems and went home the next day. Only stayed overnight to get IV's of antibiotics. I hope you find some relief. I need to go back to my spinal dr. I have so much pain in my hips and lower back.
Well I need to leave for bridge in a few minutes. I hope everyone gets well or stays well. Sharon [/b]
[b Jane, I hope the chemo hasn't caused you any side effects to speak of. How about hair? I hope it is doing its job. When will they test to see how it's going? Hang in there. I'm glad someone will be with you on your trips.
M{, I'm glad someone will be with you while Chip is ill. Not fun to get sick on a trip. I just had that. When we went to the wedding in IN, Sat. nt. after the rehearsal dinner, I had a cardiac event and ended up in the hospital. I couldn't breath and thought I was dying. The ambulance techs got me on oxygen immediately and then I began to come around. They did multiple tests and found out that I have A Fib and had fluid in my lung. This is an exacerbation of my heart failure which has been stable for 25 years! Anyway, I was in the huspital till Mon nt and thus missed the wedding and had to csncel and rebook our flights home. Like Mary said, what would we do without our kids. Brian was especially helpful getting John back and forth and finding us a motel for Mon night. Jonathan our grandson (groom) drove us back on Tues from Bloomington to the Indy airport. He and his bride weren't leaving on their honeymoon till the following Friday.
Tomereader, I have had good luck with HP also and bought another one this summer. I don't know how old the other one was. Mine is a laptop and I use a mouse also.
Fall is here in NC! In fact I read that the mountains had snow! We have a high of 63 here today.
Mary, I had a disc decompression about 5 yrs ago or so. Had no problems and went home the next day. Only stayed overnight to get IV's of antibiotics. I hope you find some relief. I need to go back to my spinal dr. I have so much pain in my hips and lower back.
Well I need to leave for bridge in a few minutes. I hope everyone gets well or stays well. Sharon [/size][/b]
Morning, Friends,
Sharon...wow, what a trip to IN. Glad you're safely home in NC with John. I'm doing bcg treatments which is immunotherapy and no bad side effects for me except fatigue.
MaryPage...hope you're well and Chip can get well and back safely.
Maryz... Covid was present in our nursing home, but stayed away from Assisted Living. Hope same is true for you.
Darlene...how are you?
Patricia...all ok in Alaska?
Tomereader...how are you?
Fall is here in Iowa, too, but temps are good. High is 60 today.
My sister is flying in today to stay with me for next two treatments.
Stay safe and well!
Jane
Jane, Have you now moved out of your home and decided to go into a Senior living?
I have been trying to get back into SandF for ages. I think that Bubble found a way for me to be reentered again. This first try,
Hi Buddies...Jane I have been at my daughters..had a ear infection..with drops 3xday..will go for follow up next week..Jeanne good to see you posting again...Sharon sorry you also been sick...and hope things improve for y'all..we have had a few cool mornings..but hot today.....everyone take care stay well and happy
Wrote a post and lost it and will try again tomorrow. Love to all. Chip is here with me and Becky finally got home to Missouri.
Hi everyone...we have had lots rain...cut off by high water for couple days...but I've lived here long enough to stay prepared...had my ears tested last week...looks like I will be pricing hearing aides...anyone like to comment on a good brand...beltone is very expensive.".but a person got to hear...MaryPage...you are blessed to have family with you and near you...hope everyone is well and safe...have a pleasant evening
Jane I'm not familiar with bcg, but I'm glad there are no other side effects than fatigue. Glad your sister is coming too.
Mary Page, glad Chip is home and better.
Darlene, Do NOT get Beltone. John has them and still can't hear well. I love my Phonak. They are rechargeable and pair with my cell phone so I can adjust the volume if needed. Also, if I put the cell phone on vibrate, it just rings in my hearing aid and no one else is bothered by it.
Jeanne, good to see you back.
I'm feeling well, but the coumadin still isn't stabilized, so I have to go again Mon.
We have had 70+ degrees all week and up to 80 today thru Monday, then it is going to ddrop to the high 50's or low 60's. It has been so changeable this year.
I got the newsletter finished and it will go out Wed. I played bridge today but didn't win. Hope I have better cards on Tuesday.
Well, it's late. Must go to bed. Sherry
Sharon...who sells phanak hearing aids...I would think you would have to buy from an office...so they can be adjusted to your ears..or can you buy them on line then go to new sound or other office...thanks for responding...
Yes, let's have some more discussion about Hearing Aids. I had ears tested, twice in the last month or so, once at the Livingston Hearing Center and once in an ENT's office. These tests with the charts they gave me are basically both the same. The Livingston was a free ear exam and hearing test. The ENT I went to see is because of my vertigo. The Audiologist was excellent, but
(shhh, don't tell anyone, but the ENT was useless. He did not ask any pertinent questions, and barely ran the otoscope past my ears, not looking inside, but just reading the audiologist's notes and for this, my ins. bill was about $1,000). I really don't know whether to go back to Livingston and re-check their prices (I don't wan't fancy-schmancy) just standard to enable me to hear a bit better.) I told my doctor that I had had the tests, and she said "get the hearing aids--hearing problems can be a major contributor to getting Alzheimer's. Sure don't want that. So, discuss brands and outcomes so I know what "not" to get.
My hearing aides are from Costco, and I've been very happy with them for the past three years. There is a Hearing Aide center in every Costco, and they have trained and certified audiologists in every one. First I had the test by the audio at my ENT's office. Then I had the test at Costco, with almost exactly the same results. The cost for hearing aides from the ENT place was outrageous, I thought, which is why I went to Costco. About half as much at C, with a selection of prices and brands. After trying them all at the center, I choose the Rexton brand. It's been wonderful. My husband got his from the VA, and he has the Signia brand. You have to look around and see what feels best for you. No need to spend the extremely high prices that many of the doctors charge.
[size 4]My original audiologist moved, so I went on line and googled phonak audiologist near me, and found one. She is great and adjusts anything that needs done. She even set up the phonak link on my phone for me. I have had 2 sets of phonak hearing aids. The first required batteries and I reached the point that they culdn't be adjusted any louder and needed to go to a better set. I've had these about 5 yrs and they still work fine and I only am using 60% volume. I just added the app to my new cell phone. I've never been to an ENT. I feel an audiologist is the way to go unless you have a medical problem. I've heard Costco carries good ones and are cheaper, though I've never been. Good luck girls. I checked out a bunch before I got mine.
Sharon
I am beginning to think that I need to get my ears checked. Can hear fine if at least 3 ft away but face to face i can"t understand what they are saying . I heard from Bubble by my Gmail up to 2 weeks ago. Is anyone hearing?
I have Phonak hearing aids but rarely use them . They make my ears itch .
Jeanne...no, I'm not moving anywhere at this time.
This must be hearing time for several of us. I saw an ENT because of some ear pain and will go to his office to hear their spiel about aids. My primary provider said her husband had his testing done and was quoted a price, went to Costco and test results were the same and got his aids much, much cheaper. Problem for me is Costco is 70 miles away.
I'm having my last cancer treatment this Fri. Then 6 weeks to heal before exam in January.
Jane
Alpiner...doesn't the hearing aid place offer an oil or something to ease the itching?
Jane I don't know . I don't hear much better either .
Alpiner, that's a shame after the $$ they cost.
Hi buddies...on the hearing aide discussion...I need to get tested. And hopefully find one I can afford..ALPINER I would think there is something to control the itching...my husband was a veteran..and was fitted for them...but never wore them. Much...Jane hope you are still recovering well...such a blessing your sister can be there for you....we had a couple cool days..back in the 80s today....hope all reading is having a good day...Jeanne good to see your post.....I often wonder about Marlyin and her husband....
Glad to be able to catch up a little. Still hard to follow as no way is it running the way I always used it for so many years,
Got another tip today as to what I should do do stop it wanting me to be back in 2016.
Now at least have gotten to catch up a little on what some of you are doing. Seems to be a few people missing
Jane. Glad to see that you are still in your home,You love it. I have been59 years now in mine and time to move but just can't think of doing it, Age is catching up but main thing is that I have lost my Handyman of 35 years and yard man of 25 years, Both passed, All year trying to fine replacement. So many small repairs need doing, Did the deck railing but took A man 6 weeks and cost me twice the cost but he did a good job so just paid.
Glad you are at the end of health problems Come Friday i have a meeting with a new Dr, (Bowel Blockage) type ploblem. Not looking forward to it. 8:30am and miles away.
Will get back to other posters soon/
Hi everyBuddy! I've had nothing to contribute to the hearing-aid discussion (fortunately for me), and not much going on around here, either.
We have had unseasonably hot weather - tying high temp records the last two days. And NO rain. We are supposed to have cooler temps coming up and some much-needed rain today and tomorrow. Hope springs eternal, in any case.
It is good to hear that jane is almost finished with her treatments. It's got to have been a grueling process, and it's great that her sister has been there for support. Hang in there, Babe!
I see the cardiologist this morning, but just for a follow-up visit. Hope all goes well.
Happy Thursday, Buddies!
Morning, everyone!
My last trip to lab here...at least for a bit...but I have to get some food in me first. ;D
Weather has been so mild for Nov!
Hope you all are well.
Jane
Good to hears Jana is almost finished with her treatments. Hope the tests in January are good.
Mary, our temps are the same, drought too. Hope your cardiologist appt goes well. You are lucky not to need hearing aids.
Alpine, there is an oil you can put in your ear to stop itching. Go in to your audiologist and have her see why you don't have much improvement. She can adjust them.
I got elected to the Residents Council this week. Don't really know what it involves other than we are a go between for the residents with the administration. But it should be fun.
Take care everyone.
Sherry
A chilly morning here and I found a charge on my credit card that I sure didn't make, so had a talk to CC company. New card on the way.
Stay healthy,
jane
Jane..glad you caught the charge on credit card...that wasn't yours....That happened to me not long ago so I have the alert purchase...includes any activity...I am sent a text ....too much scam out now..Everyone have a good weekend......
Raining here this A.M. & now. Wind out of the North, so guess the predicted cold front is here. Yesterday was very nice, temps in the low 70's and basically all sunshiny. Our Texas weather can change in the drop of a hat! Have an appt. scheduled for trial of Phonax (?)aids. They seem to be scheduling an audiology appt., but I've already had that at an ENT's office. Wonder if they can use that printout to make a prescription? They offer a trial to see if you benefit from the hearing aids. Guess, we'll see (or hear, more like. LOL)
..Be sure and post how you like the Phonak hearing aides....and approx price
Cottocandy, I often lurk here but seldom post. I have worn Phonak hearing aids for 20 years and wouldn't buy anything else. My latest is equipped with bluetooth and is wonderful. I only have one aid because I am completely deaf in one ear and can't be aided. I have a little less than 50% hearing in the other ear and the Phonak really helps with that. The last price I paid for 1 aid was $1,572.00 and it has a 1 year warranty. I got mine from a private audiologist because I like her treatment of my condition.
Good to see Phyllis posting, and Cotton Candy and Tome, of course.
It's unseasonably warm here...not used to 60 degrees in Nov, but it's nice.
This first round of bcg treatments is over, and now 6 weeks to heal. :)
I'm doing a lot of reading and the usual laundry. :o
Stay well!
Jane
jane, hope you're getting your strength back. Laundry can always go slowly - fortunately!
Always good to hear from folks in here. Nothing exciting going on around here. Our temps have finally turned seasonal - highs in the mid-to-upper 60s. Hopefully no more swings up to 80 before spring.
I can't believe it's nearly Thanksgiving - although it is early this year. I've probably told this story before, but John was born on 29 November 1934, which was Thanksgiving that year, but his birthday was never on Thanksgiving Day again. When Thnx was originally designated, it was on the LAST Thursday in November - to set off the Xmas shopping season. But a year or so later, during the Depression, it was changed to the FOURTH Thursday in November, to lengthen the shopping season and stimulate the economy. So the closest his b-day could come after that was on Thnx Friday. Of course, now, the Xmas shopping season starts after Labor Day (almost).
For a variety of reasons, my immediate family has it's Thnx get-together and eating on the Saturday after the official Thnx. Whatever you and your do, enjoy your time together.
I tried to respond yesterday, but my internet wasn't working here where my laptop is. >:(
Today it's fine.
Maryz...I'd written it was so good to see you posting and remember the good visits Ray and I had with you and John in Weslaco at that Mexican restaurant and in Dubuque.
I've been enjoying this week without having to go for Lab work and not spending tomorrow at the Cancer Center. I did go to the dermatologist and he zapped a couple spots on my back and on my face. He assured me they weren't pre Melanoma . He says they're seeing more and more melanoma.
I got an email saying there's more and more flu and colds in the area. Be careful out there!
jane
Hi Buddies....not much going. On with me...routine stuff...Jane Glad you are getting a break from the lab...I also had to have a spot zapped on my nose...Just stayed in the sun too much when younger..MaryZ...my family is also having turkey day After Thanksgiving....Im washing load of towels...so better get off here...stay safe and well
Darlene...It's good to have these yearly derm checks, I think.
Nothing new here with me, either. I'm trying to catch up with my "bookkeeping" that I got so far behind on while doing the weekly treatments.
I'm sneezing a lot this morning...maybe allergies/maybe a cold??? ::) ::)
Stay well,
jane
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy your time with family and friends.
Wishing everyone a happy blessed Thanksgiving...Stay safe and well...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, BUDDIES!!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
I hope you're all full of good food and have had a good day.
I ate too much....spare ribs and green beans and pumpkin pie...all while watching football.
Don't shop too much tomorrow. :2funny:
jane
Hi Buddies....I had a great Thanksgiving...with family...some of the grands...have Any of you got the RSV shot....seems lot of people getting sick with upper respiratory problems..I haven't got the shot yet...it's been a wet cool day here...hope everyone is doing well.....now to get ready for Christmas.......I plan just a few decorations...small tree..C
Now that we've all made it thru Thanksgiving, I'm going to tell you about my hearing aid appointment. I found a Connect Hearing office fairly close to me, and since I had already had two audiology tests, both showing basically the same results, we just did the instructions and put me in their computer, set the aids, and did the paperwork $$$. It was expensive, but not as expensive as I thought it would be for two hearing aids. They are, by the way, the Phonak that most of you recommended. I go next week for the first "tune up" or whatever it's called. So far they are working really well, but the one in the left ear does seem to make that ear itch. I'll ask questions about that. They are very small, and almost invisible, easy to put in and remove. I got the volume adjusted this morning. It was magnifying every sound till I was about to go bonkers! Thanks for all your help!
Tome...I had that, too, and she said part of it is my hair which touches the "hearer" behind my ear and part is getting used to hearing all the noises...the cracking of my knees when I get up, etc. I guess I'll get used to it. Living alone, it's hard to tell if they're "working," but my niece who was with me, assures me they are....I can hear her that I absolutely couldn't before. Yes, they are expensive, but I deserve it! ;D
It was a chilly 14 this morning, but up to 22 now. I haven't gotten any shots yet...going for flu today...lots in this area...and then in a couple weeks the covid and then later the RSV. I need to space them out because of the inflammation caused by the cancer treatments, according to my urologist.
Take care and stay safe and well.
jane
Jane did you get the phonak hearing aides .Ive got to get a pair soon...if you don't mind me asking what approx did you have to pay for them...I have a very sick son with pneumonia...appreciate your prayers for recovery...Have a great day...
Darlene, hope your son is well quickly.
Tome and jean, glad your hearing aids are working well for you. Fortunately, I haven't needed them, so far.
All quiet here - even the weather. Yesterday and today are unseasonably cold, with highs only in the 40s (we usually don't get that until January). But it's supposed to gradually "warm" up over the rest of the week - to our normal highs around 60. That will bring some much-needed rain, though.
Hope the rest of the week goes well for all the Buddies!
CottonCandy, the price on the Phonak, the simplest one, since my insurance and or Medicare does not pay was $2,000 for the pair. They give a discount if your ins. doesnt pay. The actual price for this Standard version is $3,400.
There is an Advanced version; a Premium version and an Elite version which is top of the line. Pricing goes up with each level.
I have the phonak hearing aids . My ears itch while wearing them . My hair is pinned back .
Good morning..Jane I did receive your email...thx so much...also thanks to those who commented on the hearing aides..Have a great day
And another Monday rolls around. It's quite mild for Dec. here...low 30s and snow has all melted except for the edges of the roads.
Nothing much going on here...just being lazy. I put up a few decorations for winter...snowmen, etc. Every year I do less and less. With no one here and flying to Ohio for Christmas, it doesn't seem to be worth the bother.
My finger joints are achy as heck, so this won't ramble on too much.
Tomorrow is a "jane's treat"....a pedi. Next week a haircut and a massage. My presents to myself, for sure!
Lots of covid and flu around...so stay safe wherever you are.
jane
jane, glad to hear you're treating yourself. I get my mani/pedi/haircut about once a month, but unfortunately, I haven't had a good massage in years. I know I couldn't turn over on the table now.
As far as I know, no covid or flu among the residents here. But I did get the latest covid booster last week. No side effects, except a sore arm for a couple of days.
Folks are decorating around here - at least some are. John and I quit decorating when the grandkids started getting older. Neither one of us were getting any pleasure from it, so we stopped. Glad to see others enjoy it, though.
Our big family get-togethers are Thanksgiving weekend and our week at the beach. We've never done a lot at Xmas-time. The other day, I realized that I had gotten to see my entire immediate family (children, grands, in-laws, and great-grands) Thnx weekend. Not all at once, but over the course of two days. Quite a treat!
Happy Holidays, Buddies!
[size 6]Hi everyone. You probably thought I dropped off the face of the earth. I have just been so busy.
Tomorrow, I'm having a colonoscopy and endoscopy. I just took the first meds. No solid foods all day. We always put up our creche but don't have a regular tree this year. We bought a 2 ft. made from colored glass balls and sits on a small table. We also bought a new wreathe. We had to throw our old one out as it was quite large and lighted. That doesn't work on an apt door.
I'm glad for those of you who got the Phonak hearing aids and that you like them. One doesn't realize how isolating hear loss is until you get aids and are now able to be part of the group.
I am on 2 councils now in addition to doing the news letter and the church bulletin. I also play bridge 2 afternoons a week and a couple weeks ago started PT. Since John quit driving, I have to do all the grocery shopping, take him to get his hair cut and both of us to the library
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Thanksgiving wasn't much. We had dinner with friends in the dining hall. Mary, you were so lucky to see everyone over the holiday. I sort of saw all mine at the wedding, but didn't get to spend much time with them due to my hospitalization.
Jane, I'm so glad you're getting a break from the treatments etc. Great that you are treating yourself
John sees the eye dr. tomorrow. Crossed fingers. We are both trying out the medical transport tomorrow since I'm not allowed to drive after my procedure.
Nothing much new going on here. Take care of yourselves and enjoy the coming holiday.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS from the Sonoran Desert: https://youtu.be/KuZE7cqnNgA?si=inuTb7Vsc_t8rKok
Cool greetings from Iowa. We're still in the high 20s and the wind is slowly dying down. It was quite strong Fri and Sat.
Tomorrow ADT is suppose to come by and do an upgrade on my alarm system that's supposed to also lower my quarterly payment.
Nothing going on here. Stay safe and healthy!
Jane
Hi Buddies...supposed to be a light freeze here tonight..our first...we hardly ever get snow..last was 2020...seems like lot of people been sick with bad cough..flu symptoms in my area...I am doing most my shopping on line..how did we manage before Amazon..lol..Have a question...feel free not to respond...BUT..is your Drs still recommend getting colonoscopies..there should be an age when one can stop ...unless they have digestive problems...hope every one is safe and good health..have a great week
Darlene, I think the last colonoscopy I had was when I was 70. (I'll be 88 in March.)
I was told to come have another one in 10 years. I decided since I had had two normal tests by then, I didn't see the need to do one at about 80, so I never went back for another one. What does your doctor say?
We had no damage in our immediate area the other night from the tornadoes. But our area did go under a tornado watch and we had to go into the blank (non-windowed) hall at about 7 p.m. for about 20 minutes. By the time the front got to Margaret's house, it had been downgraded to a severe-thunderstorm-watch. But it was a scary night, even if not the the death and destruction of the areas just west of us. There was a lot of damage in Hendersonville, where we lived from 1963-1986.
I've had a bad cold or some crud for the last week. I don't know what it is, but they obviously didn't think it was covid. They never tested for that. I was told a number of the other residents had it, so I guess I got it here. Lots of coughing, sneezing, nose blowing, etc. I stayed in my room for three days (last Wed-Thurs-Fri) and started going back to the dining room on Saturday. I still feel punk, with a lot of the symptoms, but am trying to get back to normal (whatever that is).
Glad to hear from Sharon and Darlene.
Happy Holidays to all the Buddies!
Darlene, most drs say stop aT AGE 80m byt U have a family history of colon cancer--an aunt & an uncle, so I decided I better get tested 1 last time since it had been about 13 yrs since I'd had one. I don't plAN TO HAVE ANOTHER ONE UNLESS THE dR INSISTS IT'S NECESSARY. Pardon aLL THE CAPS. mY TREMOR CAUSES ME TO HIT THE CAPS LOCK KEY.
sHERRY
HI EVERYONE...MaryZ and Sharon...on the colonoscopy.my last 2 showed no polyps..,so Dr said I don't need one unless I just wanted it...the only trouble I have is constipation..and I'm trying to eat more fiber and water....Im almost done with my Christmas shopping...which wasn't much..take care and have good rest of day
I don't have ANY test except for thyroid blood level. I decided when I turned 70 that if a test came back positive (Cancer for example) I would not do anything about it such as surgery. So no tests but I am 87! Guess that is the question each of us has to ask ourself-would I do anything about negative results?
Darlene,
I, too, stopped colonoscopies at 78 or so when my three previous ones had been fine. My primary doc agreed, and my paps stopped, too.
There's a lot of Covid here, according to local medical news.
Nothing else exciting except I'm flying to Ohio Dec. 19 and be back Dec.27. I'll be at my sister's house.
Stay healthy!
Jane
Have a safe trip, enjoy Christmas with your sister.
Have a wonderful visit with your sister, Jane. Brian is in Charlotte for work and we had dinner Sunday and will again tomorrow before he leaves Thursday. That's our only family Christmas. The rest of the holidays will be here as usual.
John and I both played bridge this afternoon. Found out one of our friends here died in her sleep Friday night.
I went to the orthopedist about my knee, but he said the xrays were fine. My muscles apparently didn't like it and to do PT and grin and bear ot. That was about what I expected, but thought I'd try. I've also been for a Coumadin check the past 2 Mpndaus. Okau uesterdau sp dpm't meed to go back till Jan 9.
No other news here. Take care everyone and have a wonderful Christmas with your families.
Sherru
Hi Buddies...hope everyone is doing good this holiday season..MaryZ my son is doing better but is still on AB for the lung infection..thanks for asking..Jane have a wonderful time at your sisters...here's wishing all my buddies A Merry Christmas and happy New Year 2024...it seems time is going by sooo fast...enjoy family time and stay healthy and safe
Holiday greetings to all! I'm being spoiled by my sister...all my favorite meals, etc.
The weather has been mild, and maybe only rain. The snow that was here has melted.
Hope you're all doing well and are staying healthy.
The « kids » all arrive Tuesday and I'll fly out of Cleveland on Wed.
Merry Christmas to you all,
Jane
Merry Christmas everybuddy!I hope everyone is with family or friends. We will probably eat with friends tomorrow as we did today after church. I found a sub for bridge yesterday and worked on my newsletter. I got it about 3/4 finished and need some new info before I finish it.
Brian will be coming back for work around the end of January and Melanie has decided to come up the 29th of Jan for 2-3 days. It's possible that Lori will come down to at the same time. We won't know what to do if we have all 3 here at once! Definitely something to look forward to.
Other than that, no news here. Have a wonderful holiday everyone!
Sherry
MERRY CHRISTMAS, BUDDIES!!!
HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!
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Happy New Year....
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Well, 2023 went out with a ???!!! Our small facility has Covid, and I tested positive the day after Christmas (when I had been with Margaret, Jean, Jesse and his family). I've been confined to my room, (I was the 12th of our 36 residents to test positive), but everyone is being served meals in their rooms. I hope to get tested again this morning and hope to be negative. Fortunately I haven't felt too bad, except for more shortness of breath and a total lack of energy.
I hope everybody stays well!
Seems like even though get all the shots people still come down with Covid. Hope the just combine it with the yearly flu shot for the future .
Our doctor told my husband & I not to get the booster shot . He said it can trigger other illnesses .
I got the latest Covid vaccine after Thanksgiving, and I think it kept me from being sicker. At least I wasn't in the hospital over Xmas this year.
YIKES, Maryz, but there seems to be a lot of covid around. Hope you test negative for it soon.
I hope you all had a safe and fun New Year's eve and day. Mine was Very quiet! ;D
It's a damp cold here...27 degrees... but I dragged this body out for grocery restock. I'd tried to use up everything before I left for Christmas, so it was a rather long list. :-[
Tomorrow I get a much needed hair cut.
I am still chilled by my shopping outing, so think I'll make a chai latte and finish reading on my iPad.
My ONLY resolution for this year is to keep up with my personal finances.
Have a safe and happy 2024!
jane
Good morning Buddies..hope everyone is safe and good health..I'm finally getting Christmas stuff put away and praying 2024 will be good for all of us...Jane I too got out yesterday for a much needed haircut..it's cool and drizzling here this morning..so will put off my walk till later..Jeanne it's good to see you posting again...I wonder how Marlyin and husband are doing...she hasn't posted in quite awhile...have a good day everyone
Darlene....good to see your post. I, too, wonder about Marylin.
It's one of those cold, damp days and occasional snow flurries. I went out earlier to get a few things I'd forgotten yesterday.
Friday I had another Cystoscopy but could have it here at our hospital since Dr. and his team come up here to our speciality clinic twice a month.
Everything was "beautiful" in the words of the doctor! So, we start on maintenance to keep it that way. 3 weekly treatments beginning in March in Cedar Rapids and then another cystoscopy in May, etc. Good news for me.
They were seeing 10 additional patients on Friday while they were here.
Guess I'll catch up with my checkbook and relax the rest of the day. I did two loads of wash yesterday, so I'm all caught up there.
I suppose you all heard of the school shooting in Perry, Iowa...over by Des Moines. One child dead, several people,including the principal seriously injured, etc.
Take care and stay safe!
jane
And winter has arrived. It started snowing last night, and it continues today. One appt was cancelled by the provider and I cancelled 2 more in CR. It's a stay home by the fire day!
Stay safe and healthy.
Jane
Like you say, jane - good day to stay home. We're even talking about "measurable snow" for next Monday. Of course, here, that means an inch more-or-less. ;D My table-mate is from Michigan and our talk of "cold" and "snow" is pretty amusing to her.
Over the last week, I have had some of the Covid headaches, and they are killers! I've used a dark room with an ice pack on my face and found some acetominophen-with-codeine. It still lasted all day. I've also managed to fend a couple off. Hope that goes awak soon.
Stay warm, Buddies!
Hi, Buddies!
Well, winter found us here in the "heartland"...yepper, it sure did. 10" or so of snow on the ground and we're under another storm warning through Saturday.
I got out for my covid booster and grabbed lunch at my favorite place...a d brought 1/2 home for later. While there a man came in and carried out some pizzas...came back in and carried out another armful and made a 3rd trip for extras. Server told me he'd had $400 in pizzas. QUITE A PARTY....OR LUNCH FOR A BIG STAFF! ;D
I've finished up a load of sweatpants and sweatshirts for this coming week. Temps to have highs...BELOW zero. So...I'm READY.
Stay SAFE and WARM and healthy.
jane
FYI:
From Oldsmann Jan. 7, 2024 Moving server info:
Currently planning to do it Friday night/early Saturday morning. I'm off on the weekends and don't have to be at work until early Monday afternoon so that should give me plenty of time to work out any problems that may occur.
I've already moved a few other sites and am not having any problems with them so I don't anticipate any issues this time around either.
From Michael: he says the server has been moved and all seems to be working fine.
Greetings from cold and snowy Iowa. It was 10 when I got up this morning, and slowly dropping since.
I'm in for the day, though my snow removal people have my walks and driveway clear. I don't need to get out until Tues. for two appts in CR I had to cancel last Tuesday. They are in the same medical complex, thank goodness.
Stay warm and safe in this truly winter weather,
Jane
Just checking in..we are getting some very cold low temps as well...but usually don't last but few days..lots flu and respiratory problems floating around..hope all stay well...warm and safe
Darlene...here, too. It was -15 when I got up this morning. Too cold to venture out for me. High today to be -5.( These are actual temps...windchills to be in the -30 to -45.)
I'm in football playoff land. I got my Covid shot Thurs and didn't feel good on Fri. All is good now. Lots of flu and Covid around, I'm told. I had to wait until the inflammation from my cancer treatments was down to introduce this shot.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
Stay safe.
It's 20* outside my window this morning (6:00 a.m.), and we did get the snow we were promised. It's too dark to see how much, but it's supposed to continue snowing all day. Our breakfast serving has been delayed to 8 a.m. to be sure the staff has time to get here. We don't have the equipment/knowledge/etc. to deal quickly with snow on our non-major roads. It just doesn't happen often enough.
Stay warm, Buddies!
..new look this morning..don't know if I can find my way around or not
I've looked around, very slowly, and found everything...I think. Nice clean looking page.
This is the Quick Reply page, it appears at the very bottom after the last post.
And right below the last post, to the right of the page, says "Reply", Mark Unread, Print and Notify. Up at the very top, beginning of where it says Senior & Friends, to the left, are four little icons, which I shall check out tomorrow.
We'll get it guys, just takes some looking and close reading...which I find harder to do every day. Be patient, good luck. Hope the weather is better where you are tomorrow.
Playoff games tomorrow, so I will be glued to the TV.
Love and Hugs to All!
It's 7* outside my window this morning, and due to be at least that cold tomorrow. But then we have a big thaw next week, with temps going near 60! by midweek. Welcome to Tennessee in January!
Happy Saturday!
It's warmed up here, too, to the low 30s and brought lots of fog.
On Wed. I drove to CR for two appts and got in early for each, so got home early.
On Thursday I got a quick appt with a new dermatologist...a young lady...so drove through the fog to and fro. She gave me two injections of steroids into the itchy mess on my back, and I switched to her as my dermo on record. My old guy is only part time and obviously retiring....she said she was hired to replace him, so I'm on her caseload now.
Like Tome, I'm looking forward to the playoffs tomorrow.
Not much on my schedule for today...got caught up on laundry yesterday, so just hanging out and reading.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
Nothing exciting going on around here. Our temps "soared" up into the 60s last week, but, with another cold front today, it'll be in the 40s. Back to normal!
I have a regular appointment with the cardiologist this week, but nothing else.
Hugs to all!
..same with me...having warmer weather ....but sure it want last..happy Sunday
Hi Gals. I haven't been in for a while. Just busy, not sick. I got flu & covid shots in Sept. John still got sick with some sort of raspatory illness, but not covid, for 10 days. Somehow, I escaped getting it.
Brian got in town last Sunday and is here for 2 weeks. He went out to dinner with us last Sunday and came here this Sat. for dinner. The girls arrive Tues. Can't wait. We're all going to a well reviewed steak place Tues night.
I finished the newsletter this week. I have been really busy between it and church bulletins. Also bridge of course. One of our gals is moving away and I hate that. She was a favorite of mine.
We are also in the search for a new minister for our church. We've had a couple fill in, but not sure on either of them.
We had severe cold weather last week-- -15 for a couple of nights and low daytime also, then it rebounded to 70 on Thurs, then lots of rain, then back to normal next week, sunny, 50 degrees for a high. So glad it will be relatively nice for the girls' visit.
Melanie is not doing well--she has a bad case of sciatica and lots of pain + neuropathy in her foot. Nothing seems to be helping much.
Everyone, stay healthy and post. Oh, Marilyn is not doing well according to FB. She is having to have an aide come in. Also, she needed to put Freckles down this weekend.
Sherry
AN ADDITION TO ABOVE POST: Our 6th great grandchild was born Sunday. A 2nd little girl for my grandson. She was early and is 5lbs + and 20" long. Her name is Myra. I won't get to see her in person till June, but she'll have developed a personality by then.
Good morning Buddies..congratulations Sharon on your new granddaughter..that's a pretty name...not much going on with me..I pretty much stay in due to all the virus going around...hope all are happy safe and good health...enjoy the day....
Good Sunday morning greetings!
Our snow is almost all gone, thanks to some very warm days...but it's still in the mid 30s most days and wind.
Good to see Sherry posting and thanks for info on Marilyn. Losing Freckles will be very hard on her. Congrats on new addition to the family!
Nothing new with me. I hope everyone is avoid Covid and the respiratory stuff going around here.
Stay safe and let us know you're ok..
jane
Hi, Buddies! It's been lovely, typical weather here - sunny, temps in the 50s and 60s.
Definitely winter weather we like.
I saw the cardiologist last Friday for my regular visit. She made a few changes - discontinued one of my diuretics (YEA!!). My feet and legs have been staying swollen, so she had me start wearing support stockings. Not my favorite, but not awful. I have to have one of the RAs here put them on for me in the mornings. I got them off by myself the first night, but had to have help the next. Oh, well - that's why I'm living here. I go back for a recheck on the 29th.
I hope everybody is doing well.
Good Morning, MaryZ. Although worrisome at times, these support stockings are a great help for swollen feet and legs.Thank goodness I can still manage to get mine on and off! It's good that you have an RA to help you. Have a good day, stay warm, stay safe.
Neither can I get these support stockings on or off and I don't see any difference for the swollen feet and legs. The only thing I am grateful for is that they keep me warmer in winter.
My caregiver finds that they are good for exercising: he bends a knee to the floor to help get them on me!
Reach down inside the sock and grab the heel, pull inside out. Fit the foot of the sock to your foot and pull over your heel. Take hold of the top of the sock and pull up toward your knee, Smooth out any wrinkles and position the top of the sock about 2 inches below your knee. This works best for me.
I too have had my bouts of swollen ankles and foot ( oedema ) plus red, painful swollen legs ( cellulitis ) on both occasions antibiotic -penicillin sorted it out...No fun when you cant get any pairs of shoes on...I have never been prescribed with support stockings...With leg swelling we have to be careful of Deep Vein Thrombosis, i was taken to hospital when a home visit Doctor called for an ambulance a few months ago assuming that was what i had, thankfully it wasn't..
I retain fluid in my feet and lower legs from COPD and CHF, and also take a diuretic. The stockings are definitely helping. I have more ordered that, I think, have slightly less "firmness". Hopefully they will be easier to get on, and work just as well. Good luck to us all with swollen feet (and issues finding which shoes to wear each day).
Good Wednesday morning, Everybody!
Great advice/ideas on compression socks. Thanks.
Nothing new here...suppose to have rain tomorrow so I think I'll devote that day to trying to sort out what papers I have now for the income tax lady. This year I pay no State Income tax on my retirement dollars. HURRAH!
Stay safe and healthy,
jane
I'm here reading...nothing to add...we are back to winds and warm...stay safe and well
MaryZ, I have purchased and tried several brands of the compression socks. Two or three on-line, but my favorites are two pair that I bought at Walmart. Some on-line reviewers said they were "worthless" but I have used these pairs daily for upward of two/three years, and they have not stretched out, developed holes, etc. Oh, these are Dr. Scholl's brand, their pattern and color selection is not the greatest, but I "LOVE" mine. One pair is gray with pink, the other is gray with Navy. I need to get back to WM but it is a major hassle, as it is one of their bigger stores; plenty of parking, but usually none close up, always full of mommas with screaming (untrained) children. I'll get up there one of these days to buy replacements for the two pair I can't seem to wear-out! I just wash them in cold, hang to dry, that may be the good preservative for why they've lasted. Also, these are Not silky like hosiery, which are cold in winter and darn hot in summertime. These must have a good deal of cotton fibers in, and to me they are comfortable winter or summer.
In the Spring of 2023, the local Walmart Super Center decided to try an experiment. They tore out the majority of cashier sections, and now they have three human manned cashier registers and the rest are self-service. A girl who works there says sales have diminished, and they blamed a large Costco coming in and decided to do more layoffs.
Interestingly, a similar sized Kroger Fred Meyers, directly across from Walmart, hired some of the discarded sales personnel because since early 2023, they've had an upsurge in sales. They have four self - serves, and the rest are staffed.
Hmmm...I wonder why that is?
Tome, have you tried the WalMart pick-up? I didn't go IN a WalMart for several years before I left Chattanooga. I ordered online, and then picked my order up at a designated time and place - never got out of the car. Of course, there's always ordering from WM online and having it sent to you. Several choices. Glad you found some that work!
Good morning...the flu got me this week..started running temp and feeling very tired...cough..etc on Sat...of course Dr not in office on weekend..so called him first thing MONDAY MORNING..HE sent me medications..first time I been sick this winter...must have got it at church..hope you all are well and safe...God bless
Get Well Soon, Cotton Candy! I have a neighbor whose adult daughter got this flu/RSV, and is still in hospital. Feeling terrible and whatever treatments she was getting, apparently not working. You all take care now; take all your meds, rest, and be careful where you go.
Good grief, Darlene. The flu is nasty. There is suppose to be a lot of it here, but I don't get out much, so have escaped.
Mary, I like the curbside pickup, too, esp. when it's so cold or very hot.
I hope MaryPage is well. I haven't seen her here lately, but I haven't been regular, either. :-\ :( k
Take care and stay well,
Jane
Good morning all..I had trouble signing in yesterday and early this morning..finally was able to...I'm feeling better today..today is a week being sick..I don't know if I had the flu or Covid..sure one or the other..since I didn't go to the Dr..he just sent me meds..it's a 2 hr drive...which I didn't feel like doing...hope all have avoided been sick...I'm so ready for summer...take care
Darlene....hope you feel better today. Take it easy.
I awoke with a cold...ears are plugged up, head is congested. Thank heavens, I have no appts at all this week.
Take care all of you...
jane
Jane sorry to read you are sick too..I've finished my AB..feeling better...I have a bad ear that I think still has some inflammation...feels full and occasionally painful...we are expecting a light freeze tonight...then warm next week...Hi to all looking in...take care
Darlene...hope that ear clears up.
Nothing exciting or even interesting here. It's gotten amazingly warm for Feb. 58 right now. I think I'll go put on some walking shoes and hit the sidewalk for a short walk.
Stay safe, everybuddy, and keep well,
jane
Hi Gals, I'm sorry to hear some of you are sick and others with swollen legs & ankles. The dr has me on a diuretic for my CHF, but I don't seem to have a problem with swelling, thank goodness. The compression socks sound awful. I have some that I wear on the plane, but last time I couldn't get them on.
No big news here. I've had a really busy week this past week. Two different council meetings, a resident's meeting, 2 days of bridge, and had to finish the newsletter in between, but it's ready to have the proofs printed tomorrow.
The baby is doing well and the mama liked the gifts I sent, and Ceci, the 2 yr old loved the stuffed kitten I sent her at the same time.
Renovations are all but finished in our club house now. They are working on the final punch list. Unfortunately, they are going to start replacing our auditorium ceiling and the pipes above it that have leaked, so we will have to have church in a small room nearby. Too small for a piano, so they are going to provide us with a keyboard. We still haven't found a permanent new pastor. Lots of different ones filling in.
Good luck, Darlene and Jane with your colds. I hope they heal quickly. Jane, how are you doing on the cancer scene? You are on my prayer list.
Take care of all of you.
Sherry
Sherry....good to see your post.
My cancer maintenance treatments start again on Friday. I'll have three over 3 weeks this term.
It's been incredibly warm here....70 earlier today! We're to get a cold surge tomorrow and then back to this incredible warm temps.
Stay safe and well,
jane
Hi everyone..Jane glad you are feeling better...so am I...but still feel a little weak..I did get out and walked yesterday...so hopefully Ican keep on keeping on...Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying life...stay safe and good health
Always good to hear from folks. I've been about posting, too.
Our weather has been like jane's - in the 70s for a couple of days, and then we're predicted to have a high in the 40s today. Back to the 70s by the weekend. It's a wonder we ALL don't have pneumonia.
But all is going well here now. I have an appointment with the cardiologist tomorrow - to recheck lab work (blood drawn on Monday), and how the compression socks are doing. That seems to going well. The RAs aren't having any trouble getting them on and off for me, and we seem to have gotten a workable schedule. The socks feel okay during the day.
Y'all stay well and get a good start into March and Spring.
Maryz and Darlene....it is indeed a wonder we aren't all sneezing and coughing. 70 degrees on Monday and 11 this morning when I got up. Back up tomorrow "they" say. It's beautifully clear..blue sky and a very cold north wind. I'm glad I put my garbage bin out to the street last night.
I learned today that my last Sister-in-Law, Irene, who turned 100 last July, passed away last Saturday. I don't know if there will be any services, etc. One niece is to call me.
My urology office called me to let me know the office has moved to a new location in the hospital and that I can get one test here tomorrow so I'm ready for my bcg treatment on Friday at the hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Nothing else new here. I'm watching Virgin River and Sweet Magnolias on Netflix. I'd gotten behind, but now that football season is over, I can catch up.
Take care and stay healthy, all of our Buddies!
jane
Hi to all and any reading...I went to church this morning...but didn't do the hand shaking...don't want another virus..but I am having some trouble with Psoriasis...I have such dry skin...do any of you know what helps get rid of that..I read on line about some home remedies..the weather is in the 70ts today and March winds...hope ever is having a great day of rest....take care
Tuesday is bright and sunny after a storm last night. It's 52 and the wind still has a bite to it.
Has anyone heard from MaryPage? I hope she's well.
Darlene...good idea to forego the handshaking. I personally don't like that custom...too many germs spread around.
I got out for a haircut and picked up a prescription and then a library book that they were holding for me at the Library.
That's all my news for now,
jane
I, too, got out for my mani/pedi and haircut yesterday. Surely does feel good.
I won't say it's Spring yet, but it's getting there. Our flower trees (Bradford pear, pink magnolia, etc.) are almost in full bloom - complete with accompanying pollen. Daffodils, forsythia, flowering quince, etc, are going strong, too. It is lovely - if sneezy. Rainy all this week, but no storms, and mild temps. All in all, it is a good season here.
Hope your basketball team does well.
Has anyone heard from Mary Page? It has been awhile since she posted.
Mary Page left a message in Norm's Bait and Tackle, about a week ago. She posts messages there every couple of weeks. :)
I sent MaryPage an email, letting her know that people were asking about her. She replied thus, "MARYPAGE DRAKE
3:05 PM (1 hour ago)
to me
Thank you, Patricia. I am just very old and very tired. I sleep a lot. But scheesch! I'll be 95 in May, if I make it that far. One of the energy drainers is that several of my family members are having difficulties. All is quite normal, though, and I welcome and thank you for your sweet remembrances. It boosts me up considerably. Blessings on you, with my love. MaryPage
Thank you for contacting Mary Page and letting me hear she is ok. I just turned 88 on Monday and know what she means about--tired!
THANKS, Diglady and Patricia for asking about and contacting MP.
Yesterday was not a particularly good day at the urology clinic. I had a nurse and with her a student nurse...and student nurse couldn't get the catheter I needed for the treatment in properly. FINALLY, she got it and I got the full dose this time. I was miserable by the time the 2 hours were up. Happily, my favorite nurse, Paige, came to my rescue and got everything drained out before I exploded...or it felt that way ;) ::)
It rained all day yesterday, but we needed it...and more. Today is bright and sunny and the lilac bush has tiny buds and the crocus have appeared. Newspaper says we had the warmest winter in the records, I guess.
Lots of influenza A around here, so take care it doesn't catch you!!
jane
Hi Gals, I'm still here, just busy much of the time. I tried to do my finger punch for coumadin this AM and failed miserably. I've called the trainer to talk to her again and see why it isn't working. Other than that no news.
Jane, I'm sorry you had such a difficult session yesterday. I hope you are resting up today. The spring buds and flowers raise one's spirits. The trees across from us are in full white bloom. Not sure what they are, but pretty. Daffodils our in lots of places and the birds are nesting/breeding. I'll have to put up my hummer feeder before too long.
Sorry that MP is not feeling well, but still up to a nice note.
I hope that everyone is over their respiratory ailments. I've been lucky so far and haven't gotten any. John had a bad bout a couple months ago, but I didn't catch it, thank goodness. Our weather has been a rollercoaster too. It's 53 right now and supposed to be in the low 70's all the rest of the week. Mary, I think we have almost identical weather.
Well, take care everyone and I'll try to remember to check in more often.
Sherry
Hi everyone..figured I better check in..I went grocery shopping today...taking advantage of summer temps...80 here today...not ready for those temps..Jane how long do you need to do the treatments...praying for you..Sharon you are lucky to not get the respiratory bug going around..I was sick a week with it..or flu...left me weak for a few days...hope everyone is doing ok...stay safe and well...I'm not too far from the border...so keep my doors locked most of the time...take care
Yesterday I had the last of the chemotherapy for this session. My favorite nurse, Paige, was unexpectedly there as was Dr. Ferroni. They had to cancel their outreach to the hospital here in town because the other docs were off and Dr. Ferroni was on call and couldn't be an hour's drive away. So, good luck for me. I'm glad to have 6 weeks or so off now and can heal again.
I"m tired and have nothing on my calendar for this week. HURRAH!
Things are budding out here and daffodils are pushing up.
Niece Patricia has covid again. Lots of it around, I guess.
Take care and stay healthy,
jane
jane, glad you get some "rest" time, and are doing well. Hope this next cold snap (tomorrow here) doesn't hit you too hard. But it's only supposed to be a couple of days.
Darlene, I well remember how hot it gets in Texas and for how long. Glad you're better, too.
Sharon, I hope you get the INR stick conquered. I must admit I screwed up a few times, but I've been doing okay lately. I generally do mine every other week (upcoming in a couple of days), and the numbers have stayed stable.
If you're east of me, it's gonna get really cold for a day, but then back in the 69s. Near freezing tomorrow morning, and then in the 20s Tuesday morning. Back to the 60s on Thursday. Ahhhh, Spring!!
Good afternoon, Babes!
I hope none of you got into too much green beer yesterday and need to recover today. :2funny: :smitten:
No, not me, either! ;D 8) :2funny:
I'm not doing much...eating up stuff in my fridge and hoping I don't have to get out to the grocery soon.
I really need to reorganize one of my dresser drawers...but that's not happening today...maybe later
this week. ::)
Take care and stay safe,
jane
I tried to « e sign » my taxes, but no luck, so I drove down to the office here in town. Job done and came home.
Now have snow flurries and wind.
Tomorrow I need to drive to CR. Weather supposed to be better.
Nothing exciting here.
Jane
After several years my husband did our taxes online with Turbo Tax . The last time he used it was when he clicked on a key & all he had entered was erased ! We now have it done locally .
Happy Easter friends...I went to church big crowd..good sermon..hope all is well and may the month of April be good to us....
Cold, rainy day here.
My friend and neighbor,Kathy, died last night at the hospital. Her suffering from a massive brain bleed ( the doctors' words) is over.
Stay safe and healthy,
Jane
New Math Game proposed by Donklan
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Jane, I'm sorry for your loss of a good friend. I hope you're feeling better now. Spring weather has really been unpredictable this year. Up & down constantly.
News about Marilyn--She fell and broke her wrist and a bone in her arm. She has had enough on her plate without that.
Mary, I conquered the coumadin stick and am in normal range last time. I have to do it tomorrow again.
Remember how I said I had avoided all the respiratory stuff--Well guess what, I came down with acute pneumonia on Palm Sunday, couldn't breathe either, was taken to ER by ambulance and admitted for a week. Heart wasn't doing well so they've changed all my heart meds and am taking the max dose now. I got home the day before Easter and have finally stopped coughing and feel better, but still really tired. I've been driving to the clubhouse instead of walking the long hallways there. Just too much for me right now.
I'm going in and fill the hummer feeder for John to put out. Supposedly,
some people have seen them already.
Take care, everyone.
Sherry
Sharon sorry to hear you been sick and in the hospital..hope you feel better each day..Is Marlyin the one that used to post..haven't seen her post in long time..yes the hummers are here..I see several every day..Hi to all looking in...stay safe and healthy
Just a short note..the eclipse came over us today..wow what an expiernce..want be around for the next one..it got dark as midnight and 10 degrees cooler...awesome..only lasted 4 minutes..but at least I didn't have to leave my home to see it...lots of people from many states traveled here to see it.....Me..I wouldn't do that...have a good day buddies
I got to see the eclipse, too. It wasn't "total" here, but almost. The sun was just down to a sliver. Just as it was moving off, the clouds came in. It is a great experience, too.
I was fortunate to have seen the total eclipse in 2017 - so twice in my lifetime.
Hi Gals, I saw the eclipse on TV. It wasn't total here and there weren't enough glasses to go around.
I spent yesterday in the ER with a UTI and diarrhea. Had to wait 7 hours to see the dr.after initial tests and evaluation. Was fit to be tied. Anyway, on meds now. We'll see how it goes. Am off to see the cARDIO in a few minutes for a recheck. My coumdadin level was way low today too. I swear enough is enough.
Quote from Marilyn Fisher today on FB: "Well here's a picture of my arm I put the cast on yesterday. And I have doctor's orders not to push Keith in the wheelchair. Or not to get it wet because if I get it wet I have to immediately go back and have them remove the cast and recast it. This is follow up from the other post where I told everyone that I fell down have a wonderful day I'm blessed"
Nothing else going on except that hummers are visiting now.
Sherry
Sharon...Good grief, Girl! You need to stay healthy.
Alpiner...I refused to do our taxes many years ago. When my husband was working, there were too many items to consider...and I still continue to let somebody else (a CPA) do them. I have had somebody here in town for the last couple of years, so that's a relief.
CottonCandy and Maryz....No eclipse watching here...we were out of "the zone" for it. I laughed when I saw the Arkansas governor ordered a 3 day emergency for the eclipse. For 4 minutes?
Sorry to hear of Marilyn's accident and that Keith is now in a wheelchair.
I also hope MaryPage is doing better.
This is a "busy" week for me coming up...well, for an old lady. Tues. I see my surgeon in Dubuque for a followup on last week's mammo....all's ok since they didnt call me for more pics...but he also does a physical exam. Wed. I go to CR for a rheumatology appt and blood work....[honestly, I'll bet it's a waste of time.] ::) Thurs. I have some banking stuff to take care of...and Friday a haircut! Then two weeks with NO appts!! :smiley6600:
No hummers here yet, but I better get their feeder cleaned out and ready.
Stay safe and healthy,
jane