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patricia19 · September 27, 2021, 12:13:23 PM

Jane, from one toe smasher to another, good Monday morning! At least my purple area is slowly turning back to pink. I agree with you about the Covid mess, both stubborn idiots and the disease itself. I'm trying to stay away from the news as well.

Pre Covid, Alaska was a huge draw from the East and the Europeans and Australians and New Zealanders because of the world-class mountains and wilderness. And Denali is on that list of the ten best mountains for climbers, so we'd get lots of trekkers and adventures. They could come here easier and cheaper than Americans because of the Polar Route. Now we're on everyone's avoidance list!

Marilyn · September 27, 2021, 01:07:17 PM

Good morning Buddies. Well since I am seeing the weather reports from various places I will add mine from the northern coast of california, it is raining off and one this morning and is supposed to be 100% rain all day.

I finally switched over my car insurance yesterday to California and got a $10 reduction in monthly payment. That was nice. The car goes into the shop Oct. 11th to get ready for the smog certification required for California. Then on to the DMV for new plates and my drivers license.

We had a wonderful family get together and dinner yesterday. Sonja and Gilbert brought over Stoufffers Lasagna, a huge salad, and Boston Cream pie. The Lasagna was oven ready so they cooked that here while we visited. This is the first of 3 weekend of family. Next Saturday we celebrate Gilbert's 49th Birthday by going to dinner and Teppenyaki, Then the weekend of the 9th, Kyle. Keith's middle son, is coming down from Vancouver Washington for a visit. Ah we are in heaven with the families coming together. Kyle is the only one of Keith's 3 sons that has bothered to visit his father in the last 3 years. We see him about twice a year.

jane · September 27, 2021, 05:45:01 PM

Patricia...from one smashed toe to another...this one is at the swelling up point. It could have been much worse. Your state is so beautiful.

Marilyn...what wonderful news on the family gatherings and on Kyle coming down to see his Dad.

It's just too darn hot here for this late in Sept. 92° ugh...I'm inside and not going out.

Niece Patricia called and we settled on her coming down Oct 8-10 weekend. It'll be good to see her and she's easy company.

Clinic here announced that Wednesdays in Oct. they'll have walk-in clinics for the booster shot for those who had the Pfizer shot at least 6 months ago. That'll work fine for me, I hope. Just take my vaccine card and show up, I guess.

Take care and stay healthy,

jane

alpiner1 · September 27, 2021, 10:19:51 PM

Stubbed toes can be so painful ! About 2 years ago I stubbed my right big toe on the wooden heel of a church member's shoe . The nail turned blue & I couldn't wear enclosed shoes . Ir was winter so I wore fuzzy socks with sandals . I saw my dr. & he had me get it x rayed , it wasn't broken .

MaryPage · September 28, 2021, 10:23:34 AM

This is the absolutely, positively Truth, though you will have a hard time believing it: I stubbed a big toe back in 1959, and suffered so much that I changed the whole wardrobe for my feet to try to never repeat the experience. All sandals and all shoes with toes or heels open got thrown out. I made sure my feet were enclosed front and back. This lasted until 1987 (with never another stubbed toe), when my lower back went bad with excruciating pain and I had to see an orthopedic surgeon. He fixed me up (with brace and medication, etc.) and told me to throw out my high heels and get into walking shoes 24/7 except for parties, and only no heels then. It crushed me. I had a beautiful collection of heels, some of which I'd paid a pretty penny for.

But out they went. I was in Enormous pain, you see. Pain rules.

Yes, it broke my heart, but I have been in comfortable walking shoes ever since, and my feet have been healthier than most. I feel your stubbed toes pain, and urge you, too, to put a protective no-heels wall around your precious feet. If you cannot navigate your way across the floor to your own bathroom, life becomes just a whole lot more difficult.

They finished our back (bayside) balcony deck yesterday and are working on finishing the front, kitchen-side, deck today. We are supposed to have a doozie of a storm this afternoon, but right at the moment there are no signs of it.

I am taking an antibiotic for the phlegm my doctor detected in my lungs yesterday. She opines that the big problem is my heart, and I was able to nab an appointment with my cardiologist for Friday morning. I am feeling unwell, but hey, they'll sort it out, and in the meanwhile, I'm Alive!

jane · September 29, 2021, 02:58:18 PM

I'm not sure what is going on here, but apparently the site is on and off.

Beautiful day here. I got out early to get to the grocery early.

I read a poll that older people who are vaccinated fear the virus more than the unvaccinated. I think it's because we've lived through horrible things like polio, etc. and are far wiser because of it.

Take care and stay healthy,

Jane

MaryPage · September 29, 2021, 03:22:25 PM

I think so. too, Jane. We went through an awful lot. I heard a reminder on one TV show recently that we have won none of our wars since World War II. What I am still trying to figure out is what the people who say we should not have entered that war can be thinking. We were Attacked and most of our fleet wound up sunk. What were we supposed to do: become a colony of Japan or Germany or Italy? Or all three?

Beats me.

I got an email from Bubble saying that this off & on was going on and Michael said he was away but would take care of the problem when he returns. My memory is not very good these days; at least my short term memory is not very good, but I am pretty sure that is what she said.

Funny how I have so many perfect memories of, for instance, World War II. I do not remember how it came up (short term memory), but in my doctor's office the other day I found myself telling her that elastic "went to war," which was how we described anything we either could not get much of or could not get any of at all. Yep, our Armed Services needed that elastic, and we had to buy panties that buttoned on the side. And they were ugly, too.

As I told my doctor (a woman), that is one thing you won't read in the History books!

patricia19 · September 29, 2021, 04:19:50 PM

MaryPage, there is a lack of non European males or non males at all in recorded history!

maryz · September 29, 2021, 08:03:29 PM

Glad we're back. Thanks to those who keep things running!

jane · September 30, 2021, 06:43:38 PM

And here we are at the end of September. I met a friend who'd lost her husband a couple weeks ago for lunch. She chose the place. I'm not sure how it stays in business....we were the only ones there, even at noon on a Thursday.
The decor is a "tea room" sort of place. Finally another couple came in and there was one take-out order I saw leave. It's not a place I'd go back to on my own.

It was in the low 90s again today...too hot for me.

I'm seeing a lot more masks being worn here.

jane

maryz · September 30, 2021, 08:19:42 PM

jane, to be in the high 80s around here for a couple of days, too. But then back to my favorite 70s next week.

I was "out" all morning today. Had my finger stick for INR at 8:30 (finally back to normal range). Followed by my mani/pedi/haircut (wonderful!). And then back home just as lunch was being served. Whew! And then I didn't even take a nap this afternoon.

Happy Thursday to all the Buddies!

jane · September 30, 2021, 09:06:12 PM

Mary...That sounds like a good morning "out."
Is there transportation that that can take you to the place for the stick or do you call a taxi or ??

My time for being on call for Jury Duty has now passed without any call. I'm glad that's over. Having to check everyday sort of screws up daily planning.

Stay safe and healthy,

jane

maryz · October 01, 2021, 08:32:07 AM

jane, there is transportation here at Morning Pointe to take me/us to doctor appointments. And I've used them once. But mostly I coordinate appointments with Margaret's schedule, and she takes me. Gives us a chance to visit, for her to bring me stuff I've asked for, and for another of ears to hear what the doc has to tell me. She's wonderful! and I'm so glad to have her.

alpiner1 · October 01, 2021, 09:51:29 AM

I got a fb message from , my sister this morning , she had been exposed to Covid & went to be tested , it was negative . But she has congestive heart failure . I don't know how they discovered it . She said the pain is gone but she has a headache .

jane · October 01, 2021, 10:30:37 AM

Mary...Margaret's taxi service is the best!
I think it's always good to have that extra set of ears at any doc appt. I was always glad Ray included me when he saw his various doctors in the last 10 years or so. He'd always gone with me to my cancer appts and took me to chemo.

Alpiner...it sounds as if your sis is going to be fine. I hope she's been vaccinated, esp. with COPD.

Nice day here, but my triple dopplar radar joints say that change is coming. I got out early to get one of the cars washed and buy a wash card while on sale. I like to have those for the winter months as well as other times of the year. I also went on to WalMart and got my salads for the weekend.

Take care and stay safe,

jane

maryz · October 01, 2021, 12:00:15 PM

alpiner, glad your sister got the negative COVID test. Hope she does okay with the CHF treatment. My diagnosis was a surprise, too.

jane, love the idea of getting your salads from Walmart (or wherever). Buying ingredients and making salads for one results in a lot of thrown-away stuff. Unfortunately, I can no longer have those wonderful leafy green salads - no dark, yummy greens, raw or cooked, with taking the blood thinners. Oh, well.....

jane · October 01, 2021, 01:13:51 PM

Exactly, Mary...one bag gives me two meals.
The ingredients are cut small and I love that. I hate getting a salad with big pieces. As you say, I don't have left over lettuce and other veggies getting old and wilted. This works so much better for me.

Marilyn · October 01, 2021, 01:37:24 PM

I buy those salads as well. My favorite is the Southwestern with the creamy cilantro dressing. But there are others that I lie too, I buy whatever strikes me at the moment.

I am going to lunch with Jeannie at a 24 hr restaurant close to the rear entrance to the park. I have a taste for a strawberry milkshake and BLT today/

maryz · October 01, 2021, 02:01:39 PM

Marilyn, glad you're getting out. That lunch sounds delicious! Do you take Keith with you? or is he okay being left alone for short times?

MaryPage · October 01, 2021, 03:41:39 PM

Patricia, you are so right. About those History books.

Jane, I kind of like tea rooms. I suppose it is the Seottish, English & Welsh in me. Like you, though, I am feeling pain for the owners over the lack of customers.

Mary, would you believe I've never had a pedicure in my life! Everyone I KNOW has them, including my daughters. I read a horror story in a newspaper once about foot diseases, oh, years & years ago, and I've been turned off ever since. And I just plain don't like manicures; but I get by. Also don't like massages, but adore facials. My girls gave me half a day at Elizabeth Arden's, centuries ago back when there was one. Is there still? I think it was a Mother's Day gift. It was called a "Behind the Red Door" gift, and it was on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C. I did not like the massage, and have not had one since. I liked the hairdo, endured the manicure, and adored the facial. To mess with my face or head is very soothing to me. Just don't put any cosmetics on me: I break out in huge patches of bright red hot itching.

Jane, we do not have to serve on a Jury here in Anne Arundel County, Maryland if we are over 70. They do not take age, other than 18 or more, into account in calling us, but you can ask to be excused if you wish to be if you have reached or passed age 70.

Mary, I have my driver living with me: son Chip. I now take him right in to my medical appointments, because he, too, serves as my ears. I am quite deaf. Also, he remembers everything the doctors say and reports to his sisters. He had to do that today.

I did not know that about no green leafies with a blood thinner. No one has told me, and I take a strong one! Shoot!

I think Congestive Heart Failure must be the flavor of the month. We learned from my cardiologist this morning that that is a new ailment on my list.

And speaking of flavors, Marilyn, I sure would like to join you in the strawberry milkshake!

I heard the other day that there are over SEVENTY cargo ships waiting outside of the port of Los Angelea. We have a large number right in the waters comprising my view, too. They are waiting for a slip in the harbor in Baltimore. The New Yorker had a good article recently pointing out that this is what is causing the empty shelves in our stores. Lack of workers to move the containers is part of the problem, but the root cause is all of the stuff we no longer make here in the States.

patricia19 · October 01, 2021, 05:05:11 PM

For your armchair viewing pleasure, first a trip to a Parisian neighborhood and then a stroll through Canada's Alberta Province around a lake. It works best if you click on the full-screen button, directly below the video, furthest to the right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4RCkwCGMT8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s21KHyOps0E

jane · October 01, 2021, 05:18:45 PM

Beautiful, Patricia. Thank you!

maryz · October 01, 2021, 08:31:16 PM

Thanks for the videos, Patricia. Alberta is so gorgeous. We went there several times, and we were there when John died. Special places for us.

MaryPage, check out Google for foods to avoid when taking blood thinners.

jane · October 02, 2021, 01:01:55 PM

First Saturday in October. The leaves here are changing, though "peak time" will come later this week and into next.

Have a safe and healthy weekend,

jane

MaryPage · October 02, 2021, 01:06:40 PM

I just did. Good Grief, Mary: Asparagus is my favorite food practically, and I eat A LOT of broccoli and Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. I cannot figure why that information eluded me. Perhaps because my personal physician conferred on the phone with my heart man, and she actually issued the order for the thinner, Eliquis, rather than he. She is probably not set up with such lists. His office probably is, but he did not think it out. My guess.

Thank you for the information.

Marilyn · October 02, 2021, 04:17:43 PM

MaryPage with Eliquis you can eat anything you want. I too take Eliquis and I did ask my DR about the foods to avoid and was told I didn't have to avoid any foods.

Mary no I don't take Keith to our girls lunches. He can stay home for a couple of hours by himself. However he will be going to dinner with us this evening as we celebrate Gilbert's 49th birthday as a family.

Thank you for sharing Patricia.

maryz · October 02, 2021, 08:58:34 PM

Marilyn, thanks for the update - I take warfarin (Coumadin), and I guess that's the difference.

jane · October 03, 2021, 02:39:55 PM

Good to see the posts from MaryPage, Marilyn, and Mary. Lots of Msss

Nothing exciting here. Ray's 98 yr old sister called me. I'd missed her last week when I called her. It was good to catch up with her. She'd had her second cataract surgery and only needs glasses now for reading.

Take care and stay healthy,

jane

MaryPage · October 03, 2021, 03:09:38 PM

Thank you, Marilyn. As I said, no one ever gave me a list of foods to avoid, nor did anyone mention such a list. NOW I know why that was the case, and I should not feel neglected by my doctors.

Mary, I am sorry you have to follow such a list.

This is the MOST gorgeous kind of weather Chesapeake Country concocts at any time of the year. Perfect temps, we are awash in sunlight with blue waters lapping on sandy beaches, a slightly lighter blue of the large island to our far East, the even lighter October Blue of the skies, the white of the steel & concrete spans of the two Bay Bridges to our far North, and the white, white grace of the sailboats bobbing over the waves here, there and everywhere. The trees and bushes beyond our green, green lawns are still all dressed for summer, but the sea grasses have feathery rust-colored plumes on the ends of their oh, so tall green stems.

When my cardiologist came into my little examination chamber Friday morning and gave Chip & me the latest re my prospects, I honestly did not expect it. I thought I would just have the A Fib forevermore. So I will admit the Congestive Heart Failure was a downer. Then he said we had two options: palliative care with possibly as much as two years of life would probably be the way to go. So I asked what the other option was, and he replied surgery. So we asked for more details, and I announced I opt for that. He seemed surprised at first, but went ahead with plans for my choice. I'll have more tests, then have to participate in an interrogation that will result in their surgical team deciding whether or no I am a candidate for the surgery. If that comes up negative, I will approach another team at another hospital. As of now, I will go to the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. That is where the medical students of Georgetown University learn to put what they read and are lectured on while becoming doctors into practice. I'm hoping I will be able to get to them with the information that it is Georgetown I have bequeathed my body to! Do you think that will add points to my score?

In the meanwhile, I have sent word forth to my entire tribe that we are all to keep on keeping on, in the most normal possible way. I am quite fond of normality. Bet you are, too!

And I notice that today a regular flash flood of photos are coming in to my Skylight from the 6 of my 8 children with families, and from the 13 granddaughters. Most are of the 27 great grands. Love it! My cup runneth over!

maryz · October 03, 2021, 06:56:01 PM

Tough decisions to make, MaryPage. What is the surgery they are talking about? Sometimes, the old broads (us) surprise the docs!

I had such a great treat yesterday morning! Jesse, Darby, and HENRY came by for a visit! We sat outside and "played" with Henry for about half-an-hour (he's 16 months old now). Well, mostly, he ran up and down the sidewalk, picking up rocks out of the planters, with Mom and Dad taking turns running with him to keep him out of the street (actually the driveway area of the building). And before they left, they put him in my lap, all squirmy and laughing, long enough to get a great photo of the two of us.

I hope Sharon is having a great trip. Don't know when they're expected back home.

Hope everybody's had a good weekend, and all your teams won their games!

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