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Our Labour Day is tomorrow which is Michaels birthday. Ironic when you think about it! I will research Skin so Soft JACKIE. Do Avon ladies still exist?
Mikes coming over to share a bit of his birthday with me tomorrow, by which time I might NOT show the photo. It's bad enough to give little children nightmares.
So, a quiet day for me and Bean,
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Happy Sunday!
Church service is over and a family video call at one. Meeting friends for an early dinner and then to a local minors baseball game, which shouldn't be crowded like a major league game. I think my pool days are over but will see if the movie night we postponed happens tomorrow. If not then it will be a pool day, either way I am fine, I can always sit on my balcony if I want more sun.
I will try to ride my bike before dinner because it is really hard losing this last pound for some reason. I would really like to lose three more pounds but will be happy to get to my goal weight first.
Our Labor Day is also tomorrow but have no set plans as of now.
Anne, I think Avon Ladies do exist at least I think so. It would be interesting to see your picture but completely understand if you do not want to share. I hope Michael has a good birthday. Both boys are fairly close aren't they?
Jackie, two days in a row losing posts? How frustrating. I am glad to hear the cattle is gentle as long as you keep your distance, I had visions of a bull charging at you.
Patsy, I know of other people who are fatigued from having Covid along with lung problems. It is a terrible virus and hopefully more people will continue to get vaccinated to help stop the spread of the new variant.
Lin, only you know when the time is right to mingle with people. I am sure your friends understood and missed you.
It did feel good to stay home and just do what I wanted including watching another episode of Crash Landing on You. A series with subtitles since it is based in North Korea. I wasn't sure I would like it do to the subtitles but I am invested now.
Bob, I wish you would check in and let us know your home is okay from the flooding.
Have a wonderful day, enjoy the holiday and stay safe as I plan to do.
Sandy
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Mark and Mary Jo showed up after I posted the photo on text. They brought antihistamine tablets and I have to admit I feel a bit better. Then the stayed a further 1.5 hours picking some ripe apples and cutting back some foliage.. Jilly was such a happy little dog but when MJ decided to take her for a walk she hung back looking at me until I said it was okay to go with Mary Jo. Mark and Michaels birthdays are 10 days apart SANDY but it wasn't planned. All because Michael was 6 weeks premature.
I feel a nap coming on after watching those two work!
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Good afternoon. It is a nice sunny day once again. Just over 80 degrees F.
I got up this morning, went out to hunt for tomatoes that might be turning and decided to pull another carrot. I washed it and cleaned it to have along with my breakfast. It was good but so far I have not found that homegrown carrots are better than store bought. Unlike tomatoes, zucchini and potatoes which are all more tasty. The squirrels living in the pine tree next door, come over everyday to eat marigolds blossom seeds and/or sweet potato vines. They like to damage them right up next to the pot. Yesterday, I watched a squirrel eat the entire piece of vine. I did discourage going back for seconds.
I joined in to the live church this morning. There weren’t many people watching today. Holiday I guess.
Jackie, thanks for the photo of the event at Scone castle. I checked it out on Facebook. It was busy! It is over now and it is time for everyone to head home. I didn’t look at the details. I know people were purchasing tickets but did it benefit the upkeep of the castle? Or other causes? I am glad the cows are quite mild. Probably less so when their calves are young? And thankfully you do have to contend with bulls each day. They can be quite rambunctious. Sorry you lost another post.
Anne, I didn’t mean to scare you about having a scar. I am a very slow healer and I scar easily. I have lots of bumps and lumps from prior injuries. I have always wished I was a quick healer but alas, I am not. I hope your eye gets better each day. And you will be fine. How nice that Jilly wanted your ok to go for a walk.
Sandy, enjoy the rest of your weekend. You have lots of activities! 🙌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻
Patsy, I am sorry your daughter was too tired to speak to you last night. Fatigue and illness really sap a person’s energy. That is not only hard on the person but also those who love them and want to be in touch regularly. ❤️
Well, back to reading. I finished one book yesterday and am on track to finish another one today. Wahoo!
I have a daily visitor to my container garden and I have never gotten a photo. I may have captured something today. Will return to post it if I was successful.
Meanwhile, here is one more Hall teapot.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Hello everyone. Had a very short night . Those things happen sometimes, no rhyme nor reason. High clouds but no rain. I thought I heard a rumor of rain?
Anne: Avon has a regular web site. Just google. Also you can get Avon from Amazon. I use their hand cream. Avon is an international company. Here is the funny thing. I inherited some Avon stock from my mom. Never got any return , just PR from corporate. They were bought out by Tiffany I believe. I think they have been sold again. (Still have not gotten anything from mom’s Avon investment.) I think the original skin so soft bath oil works best. Use as a skin repellent rather than bath oil. They also sell a regular insect repellent. But it does not work on spiders. Spider just laugh at Avon.
After Katie’s trip to the vet, she would not go with anyone but us on a leash. She is still very nervous. When we go around town in the car and go near the animal clinic. She remembers the place and the experience is still a trauma for her. Naturally, we have a drama Queen as a pet.
Going at half my usual slow speed. Laborless Labor Day.
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Happy Labour Day to my American 🇺🇸 friends.
A perfect start to my day when I headed for the hills around 7.30am and discovered that apart from one lady riding a beautiful white horse, all was peace and quiet. Once again we climbed to the top with wonderful views of the mist sitting below us in the valley. An hour stroll but only 3,496 steps although I feel the climb in my legs and lungs so that helps my fitness.
Breakfast and coffee under the patio parasol while a 2nd load of laundry rumbles round, the first already hanging out in the sunshine. My friend Pat hopes to visit in a couple of weeks so having fought my way into the cluttered spare bedroom, I’m washing the bed linen and covers to get rid of builders’ dust I’m still finding!
Anne, Avon was apparently bought out and moved to the UK and although there is a local agent (ding, dong, Avon calling 🎶) in my area my neighbour purchased sprays online and gave one to me. It’s going to be a subject where we’ve had different experiences but I find the spray easier because I only use it if I’m in the garden. Reviews often say how it even keeps Scottish midges at bay! Haven’t needed on the moors yet but that’s probably because it’s so open. We have problems in the UK with unscrupulous people selling Chinese fake copies on Amazon so read reviews carefully or deal direct with Avon. Better still, see if you can discover if you have a local Avon agent.
Have a lovely birthday celebration with Mike. I’m with you, some photos are not for sharing! 😜
Is that a hummingbird Lin? How wonderful unless it’s feeding on your veggies!
I read the Scone Castle Paws day was an annual event to celebrate Perthshire as a favourite dog friendly place to visit. It’s certainly a beautiful part of the world, in fact most of Scotland is.
Sandy, I’m feeling relaxed reading you are having some me time. Enjoy!
Patsy, I’m sure you and John are just like me when it comes to adopting pets. All 3 of mine have issues that I’m convinced relate to memories of past bad experiences but then I do tend to gravitate to the sorry, sad face or heartbreaking history. Romanian Bella is going to be a classic case for friend Chrissie who has always taken in strays, even when she lived in Kenya so imagine the state of those poor creatures. She apparently rescued one from a boar trap!
I’m too comfortable here under the parasol but had better do something constructive. Thunder storms predicted Wednesday!
Keep safe everyone.
Jackie 🥰
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Good morning. Another sunny day here but it will be warmer, mid to high 80’s.
Yeah Jackie, your post is here and what a delightful one! In my mind’s eye I saw the lone rider and could feel the calm of the scene. Quite an upward hike. Thanks for the background on the Scone Castle event. I didn’t dig deep enough and appreciate your efforts to satisfy my curious mind.
And yes, that is a hummingbird who visits and flits around whatever is blooming. I cannot believe there would be any attraction to marigolds blossoms but the little one visits many blooms each day. I jumped up to take a picture with my iPad and have never done that before. Not a great photo but some evidence of my visitor.
I finished another book yesterday and moved on to another. I am catching up which is my goal since the books must go back tomorrow. 😂
I pulled a purple carrot this morning. This is a deep purple variety that stains your hands and teeth. They are loaded to the max with antioxidants. But as I found out, not particularly tasty or sweet. 🙃 and I have purple fingers now.
Here’s an icky photo of that carrot. I am holding the stub of the carrot and you can see the core and how deep purple it is and my thumb is showing purple as well.
I just found a lovely post on Facebook about English apple varieties. I of course, know nothing about these varieties, although Braeburn and Gala are known here but several others sound lovely.
“ Scrumptious English Apples.
The English apple season has begun and there are many delights to be had. Rediscover English apple varieties this autumn, look out for smaller growers at farmers’ markets and farm shops.
Early to mid September will see the arrival of the Worcester Pearmain, the main English commercial apple, a small, sweet apple with a deep crimson flush that is perfect for eating with cheese. At the end of the month comes the venerable Blenheim Orange, an aristocrat among apples, first named and recorded in 1740; fat, with a dull but orange-tinged skin and a nutty taste. It is similar to the smaller Cox’s Orange Pippin,one of Britain’s favourite apple, along with English Gala and Braeburn.
Waxy-skinned cooking apples, such as Bramley’s Seedlings, one of the oldest named English varieties still commercially grown today, and the Egremont Russet, which makes particularly sweet apple juice, both available in October.
According to the Produce Marketing Association, Britain imports more than 476,000 tonnes of apples, but only export 14,800 tonnes (3%) of our own. Over the past two decades, the UK has become increasingly reliant on imports, with a self-sufficiency rate of just 11% in fruit. Without a real shift in buying behaviour, there is a risk that the UK’s apple industry will die out completely.”
Have a safe day everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Seems early for a teapot.
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Happy Monday/Labor Day! Another beautiful day and still not sure what my plans are for today. Waiting to see if Lisa is having us for movie night or not. The kids had fevers and runny noses so to be safe she took them for a rapid test which was negative. She wanted to be sure they would let Robby in school tomorrow even though they test him weekly. If postponed to next week then I will go to the pool for the last time. It has been a couple of weeks since I have been there so it would be a good finish to the summer.
We had a nice time yesterday with dinner and the baseball game. I hadn't seen two of them since before the pandemic and all were vaccinated. The good thing is that the field the minor league plays in is only ten minutes from my house so very convenient.
My great niece and her finance got married in Vegas yesterday, just the two of them. They already have two little girls so I think it was time. lol My understanding is that she has student loans and he had a great job before losing it to the pandemic so they would have taken $1000 a month for repayment from his check if married. Now I guess it is more affordable, but who knows, things are so different today. She posted a picture of her and her husband with her in a beautiful wedding gown and him in a beautiful suit. I am very happy for them and will send a card and a check.
I hope everyone has a great day and has beautiful weather. Stay safe and healthy. And happy birthday Michael.
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Just finished a conversation on one of those ‘can I help you’ boxes trying to purchase one more can of the pink paint that’s on the outside walls. The company now use number codes so I was trying to guess but helpful person went through all the codes looking for Suffolk Pink, confused me with brand names so back and forth until she found it. I said I needed a cup of tea after all that before ordering and she agreed she would do the same but after we said goodbye I decided to put the order through. Typed the number she gave me… OUT OF STOCK!!
Kettle boiling. 😄
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Kettle boiling and Jackie too!
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Movie night is on, no pool which is okay, not in the mood to sit in the sun.0
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Hello sneakers! Hope everyone is well and having a lovely Labor Day. The sun is shining and the weather is quite mild. No rain expected until maybe next week.
Today i will fix John salmon sandwiches and maybe we can eat dinner on the deck. However we have to contend with wasps. They love sandwiches and seem to come from nowhere to take over any outing.
This is wonderful fall weather and perfect to do some of those things in preparation for winter. I sort of enjoy doing some of the things. However one thing I am dreading. John is going to replace a section of stove pipe in the wood stove. It will be messy and require much clean up after. But it will feel good to have it repaired and safe for use this winter. That cozy wood fire warmth is so soothing and feels great.
Our county is organizing booster shot events as we speak! We need to really extend extra extra effort. Our cases are increasing and of course the hospitals are overflowing.
Damon and crew tried to go sailing on Friday but the river was so low he could not find a channel to get out of the slip. They had diverted a lot of water for agriculture. However, today he will be able to go. The water is flowing deeper today. Yea! It shows again how dependent we are on waterways and dams. Our dams are old and some are in very bad condition. Disaster waiting to happen!
So happy Anne is getting well. Honestly her description sounded so alarming. Those flying insects are not to be taken lightly.
I hope everyone has a happy peaceful Labor Day.
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I'm not out of the woods yet. Swollen all around the eye and the entry point is a big black scab. Lovely! said she sarcastically. However, some spots are very itchy and other spots hurt still, but the itchiness means we are getting there!
We had a lovely Labour day though. Mike came over on his 60th. He wasn't happy about reaching 60 and especially when he got notification from his bank without any prompting from him which said "now you are 60 no bank fees". I was happy at that time, still am, so not sure why he wasn't, lol.
Anyway us three ended up at Mark and Mary Jo's. Hobbes the giant puss is bigger than ever, about the size of a coyote with a huge bushy tail, Bigger than when we last saw him 18 months ago and definitely double Jilly's size or more. They rubbed noses and then Hobbes retired inside his favourite box. Mark and Mary Jo HAD a show house, I stress HAD because since Derek and Bev his partner moved back in with Hobbes, the place has become more homily. A good thing I think because before you felt you had to be on your best behaviour.
Because of the pain and itching I hadn't slept the night before so when Mike took off for dinner at his friend Sandy's me and Bean went to bed and I slept for 4 hours and this is why you are only just hearing from me. Just got up!
So a light snack and we are back to a normal work week. Well not completely normal because its the grocery delivery change over on Wednesday with a new log in site, That should be fun knowing my luck with computers.
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A very early walk because it will be too hot for George and Betty later. A slight breeze made for perfect conditions just after 7am. 😎
I’ve taken the past 2 days off from painting apart from trying to order more, but I will get a couple of smaller sections finished indoors today..
I’ve checked the hens are alright and will muck them out later, also picked a handful of tomatoes from my mixed varieties including purple that would go nicely with Lin’s carrot!
I appear to have a blocked sewerage pipe so have phoned a company that will visit Thursday to hopefully clear it with rods. I hate this sort of problem but it definitely can’t be ignored. At least shower and loo not affected!
Storms still predicted for tomorrow so I must get as much done in the garden as I can including cutting the lawns once it’s cooled off this evening.
Have a safe Tuesday everyone.
Jackie 🥰
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Hi everyone, not much from me today because my eye is closing, yes I'm whining again. I can't post photos on here yet being dumb but I have sent one to JACKIE so at least she will understand why I'm having difficulty. Maybe more later as the day goes on.
Enjoy today and stay away from stinging things. Hey maybe I'll end up with super powers like Spider Man. One thing for sure I now understand why you who live south of here have an aversion to spiders etc. Earth warming? Anyway, apologies for not understanding before this bite.
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Happy Tuesday! Movie afternoon was good for the adults, Free Willy didn't hold the kids attention very much.
They were very active yesterday so I hope they will be calm today when I sit. If it doesn't rain I will take them to the park to burn some energy. I am taking my car for an oil change at the dealer which is near my son's house. I think I was supposed to take it in at six months but I went by 5000 miles instead although I only have 4540. I get a free oil change and free car washes for the first year but they were too far to drive for the wash.
My 32 year old granddaughter in Virginia just bought a new condo near Virginia/DC area. Last night she sent me a text with a cute little patio set for her balcony because I told her I wanted to buy her a housewarming gift. She bought it and I sent the the money, she is very grateful and shopped around for the best price. She should be closing on the 15th so waiting to send her my new home card until she is the official owner.
Anne, sorry your eye is closing, maybe try an ice pack. What a horrible bite, I don't see big flies but do see those pesty hornets when I sit on my balcony. I shoo them away although my daughter in law says that makes them more angry. Max was concerned about Ewok because he saw him eat a bee. My guess is his spit it out or it died instantly in his belly, but he was fine and didn't yelp or anything to make us think he got bitten.
Jackie, it is truly amazing how beautiful your walks are, such a wonderful place. I am not a tomato fan but those look delicious. I hope you get your outside work done before the storms.
I better eat and get moving, have a great day and Anne stay indoors.
Sandy
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Lovely warm day here. I suspect it will get a little uncomfortably warm later this afternoon. But we have fans and our little portable room a/c. We are hoping for that promised rain later this week. That would clear the air….dust, pollen, smoke from California. Our air almost has to be chewed before we can breathe. I always remember that woody Allen quite, “I don’t trust air I can’t see!” Well Woody this is your kind of air.
We celebrated Labor Day by working most of the day. I fell asleep in front of TV after dinner. I suspect John did as well. We both sleep walked through our nightly before bed prep, the stumbled into bed. That’s all I remember until this morning at 7:30.
About your bite Anne, I looked up horse fly and deer fly. Different insects. Both very common but the worst is the deer fly. If you can google them, you can get suggested first aide for both bites. The are nasty and mean bites. I wonder if you have an allergic reaction? Please take care my friend. We hate that you are suffering.
Sandy: I think it is great that your grandson Max is concerned for Ewok. When children show empathy and concern for others, it shows he is developing into a good little person. Ewok will be fine. Katie has eaten numerous bugs, bees and spiders. Not sure why they do that but they do. And it doesn’t seem to harm them at all.
Jackie: I love tomato’s and those look wonderful. I am intrigued by the dark purple. Does it have a different taste and texture? Our summer is going away fast. Interestingly, the farmers market here is showing wonderful apples and pumpkins but no tomato’s. I would have thought the warm weather would mean lots of tomato’s. Lots of garlic, not much rosemary or basil. I love the farmers market. So fresh and all local, of course.
Hello Lin and all sneakers. Take care and post when you have the time.
Patsy☘️
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Okay, I lost my earlier post. Have you heard that before? Hum, not a great technology day for me I guess. A birthday wish I tried to post on a friend’s Facebook page disappeared into who knows where and I was unable to post to her page again, the option to post was not clickable—it was grey. So I sent her a wish on Messenger. That worked!
I didn’t well with this photography job once again, but Jackie, when there isn’t an over lit scene, these are also dark tomatoes. I think they called them some type of chocolate color.
Some other oddball tomatoes, Atomic, haaaa.
I love the photo of George and Betty❤️❤️. They are posing so nicely. So company is coming and the bedroom must be cleared out? Yipes! Pressure. Best wishes.
Anne, I am so sorry about your eye. It may take a while to get better. Just please consider some medical assistance if it does not get better in a reasonable amount of time. I am certain your boys will be watching out as well.
Sandy, happy babysitting to you. So everyone is feeling okay now? I agree with Patsy, children who show empathy to animals are developing concern for others. Something this world needs quite a lot! Good job to get the oil change and congrats to your granddaughter in her new and exciting purchase. Happy day. 🙌🏻
Patsy, worked all day? Now that is something I did not do. I did get one book read each day over the long weekend. A friend got in touch with me this morning, she worked herself to a frazzle outside and ended up with a bad headache and lots of joint and muscle pain. I don’t think she even stopped to hydrate. I hope you and John are doing okay today.
Be safe everyone.
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Just to let you gals know my doctor isn't available until Thursday afternoon so we consulted an online nurse who wanted me to set up an appt with an online doctor. Not available until Wednesday afternoon, so we might as well wait until Thursday I guess, by which point I'm hopefully better! I think I will be, after all the running around I FEEL better apart from a sore throat. Still look like a zombie though.
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I will talk to you friends when I can. The "boys" are taking me to the emergency between them. One working, and one has a dentist appointment, but Mikes got out of work until Marks free. Swelling spreading and difficulty swallowing. I'm okay though. so see you soon.
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I will talk to you friends when I can. The "boys" are taking me to the emergency between them. One working, and one has a dentist appointment, but Mikes got out of work until Marks free. Swelling spreading and difficulty swallowing. I'm okay though. so see you soon.
Annsie.
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I will talk to you friends when I can. The "boys" are taking me to the emergency between them. One working, and one has a dentist appointment, but Mikes got out of work until Marks free. Swelling spreading and difficulty swallowing. I'm okay though. so see you soon.
Annsie.
Thank heavens! I am so happy you are getting medical attention. Hugs.
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Anne: if you start really having difficulty breathing, unlock your front door and call an ambulance. Tell them you are having breathing difficulty. And sit down so you don’t fall. They can get to you if you pass out. Mike will come ASAP to care for Jilly and you. You need allergy meds right now! I know you are strong and independent but this requires medical help. Don’t accept any “we are busy right now” when you call. Tell them you demand assistance right this minute!
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Thank goodness Anne, you are going to get professional help but as Patsy says, don’t wait for Mike or Mark if you are struggling to breath… no heroics lovey, even from you! Make the call. ❤️
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I took an early trip to the supermarket where it was wonderfully quiet although as I left they were calling for extra tills to open. A sniff of the air as I removed my mask outside told me rain was on the way, that lovely scent that comes with large raindrops hitting dry ground and by the time I got home the thunder and lightning had arrived so no dog walking until it cleared through… still managed to get soaked! I did manage to muck out my hens, cut the lawns and pop to the allotment yesterday so paint brushes have been back out today. The ceiling finally has its first 50/50 coat and a 2nd can of Buttercup arrived via courier so I will definitely finish by the end of the week.
Disappointingly, a bookcase bought off eBay that should have been with me tomorrow apparently missed the courier so I’ll have to wait until at least next week. That means piles of books remain on the spare room floor for now.
Patsy, we know the dark purple tomatoes as Russian blacks, I think because that’s where they originated from. They are very tasty but the tiny red ones that are called Bite Size are the best, as though all the flavour of a beef tomato is packed into that tiny skin! We had a slow start in England because it was cold and wet but I have managed to keep a purple Basil going and the Armenian yard long cucumber is finally offering its first, although at the moment tiny, cucumber! Our farmers markets never really got off the ground because of our restrictions.
Wow Lin, fabulous tomatoes and amazing colours. I love the blue hydrangea teapot. I have a couple of shrubs that should have blue flowers with my soil type but they bloom pink every time!
Sandy, what a lovely story about your granddaughter and her new home and that sounds the perfect gift. You’re certainly organised for your child minding too… always a plan B!! 😄
Low cloud drifting about this evening so I’ll settle in front of the tv for an England v Poland football match but check back for news of Anne’s hospital visit.
Jackie 🥰
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Warning to all you dedicated gardeners…it looks like Anne’s bite could be from a deer fly. These bad critters are just about world wide. They can cause a terrible infection called tularemia that can be life threatening. It demands antibiotics ASAP. It goes without saying, I am worried sick about our Anne. I hope and pray it isn’t super serious.
And because I am so good at worrying…dearest Sandy! Look into what is happening in Jamaica. You may need to delay your trip. Our son was planning a sailing trip in the Caribbean and he and his crew are rescheduling.
It is a sunny mild day. I need to groom Katie but maybe not today. That requires a lot of energy and patience at the same time. The good news is that I don’t have to trim her nails. Whew! That is a job for supermom.
After school starts, John and I are going to start on our little day trips. He says he can see just fine but feels uncomfortable with night driving. He wants to do several of his photo safaris. He drives slow looking for opportunities for intriguing photos. Just for fun kind of photos!
If anyone hears any news of Anne, please let us all know.
Please be safe, stay healthy, watch out for nasty critters flying around! Wasps, bees, biting flies, mosquitoes, hornets, and spiders on silk parachutes.
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Not to worry Patsy. I saw the news on Jamaica as well and I am glad I bought travel insurance. We still have time before next March but trust me, I won't be going if things don't improve. It will probably be delayed until the following year if necessary and if I am still here.
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Well the unsinkable Anne B is back and I do thank you all for being such dear and good friends worrying about me.
Mark and I arrived at the emergency at 10:30 and Mike and I left at 4:30! The place was crawling with people, even two policemen interviewing some poor chap with a badly injured foot. Anyway Michael was told to go and help Mom by his employer so when he showed up Mark shot off home to get ready for a dental trip.
Mike was bored out of his skull but I was quite intrigued - So many untold stories!
I got the works, blood letting etc and I've been told my blood is perfect!
Finally we got to see a super efficient young man who said he was a doctor.
AND YOU WILL NEVER GUESS WHAT MY PROBLEM IS! I was so surprised my mouth fell open and I kept saying "I don't believe it" whereupon off shot the super efficient doctor to bring a small woman in, who took one look at me and confirmed his diagnosis.
First though before telling you I must apologize to any maligned deer fly who might be reading this.
Just to keep you guessing I was asked if I had had any stress in my life lately. Well yes, actually worrying about the ex with his recent problems, three deaths, etc etc, sort of, although I didn't think I had stress at the time.
Now FANFARE
I've got facial shingles which just coincided with a harmless insect bite at the beginning.
You saw what my less than lovely face looked like, and coupled with an extremely painful sore throat and painful jabbing pain in my left ear it aint that dramatic after all! The doctor said I was the first octogenarian he'd met who took no medications at all. Remarkable he kept saying. Nah, more cowardly, lol.
I am now armed with pills which I don't think I'll take after reading possible side effects [remember the blood pressure pills!] kidney damage etc. and lots of cool water for the throat.
I'm sorry to have been such a drama queen and will wait things out like my Mom did before me. I have to see the family doc next week - if I can find him.
Annsie, off to tenderly wash the blisters.
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Oh Anne, shingles are so painful, I had them on my side years ago and hope I never get them again. Facial shingles must be even worse so I hope you reconsider taking the meds prescribed. It has been many years since your incident with pills and medicine is so much better now. You did remind me to check with my pharmacy to see if Medicare covers the shingles shot as my doctor suggested. I hope you heal quickly and the pain isn't too unbearable. Thank goodness you went to the ER for a correct diagnosis. You take care young lady.
Meeting today but no dinner with Bryanna today, we postponed until next week.
Have a good day and stay safe and healthy.
Sandy
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