100+ to Lose Support Group Permanent Thread(Everyone is welcome)
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I won’t leave until 7/7...I never leave my fur-babies of July 4th or on New Years eve....too many fireworks and gun shots. I also set up extra crates for dogs yhat come to my door after escaping their yards in fear.1
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And yet more humor is posted in a couple minutes
Hi
I'm back from walking and 0 cents. The Temperature out the door was 68 degrees. So far this week I have seen a single deer twice and a fox ran across the road ahead of me. It is warmer than yesterday, It was comfortable outdoors while walking with a lower humidity and a nice cooling breeze. We did have rain overnight around Midnight, The streets and sidewalks were starting to dry off when I left the house.
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No Surprise to me
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Have a Great Thursday
Roger2 -
Hi JanGood morning!
Still finding money!!
These storms can catch people unaware! Whether larger storms or those quick sprinkles! Glad you have the heads up when walking!!
So sad about the baobab trees. And hard to say what caused it as many plants and animals seem to be dying off almost as a cycle issue too. So complex. I would love to see those trees in person! I have not planted veggies the last few years. If I go away for the summer, I will just lose the garden. Most of my friends live too far too ask them to water. Also, with the mold and ants, birds, and other assorted yuckies- the bugs go for it, it is almost not worth the trouble. I can support the farmers market or roadside stands for less work. I do get that spring urge, but try to rein it in! One summer I lost my tomatoes to huge worms that thrived despite the dust used and picking them off. I got off like 10 huge caterpillar type worms one morning, and by the afternoon, more were back and ate them. Too few for all the work..Not worth the effort at times...It is a challenge where I live! I may try something next year...or not, lol!
Those trees lived for so long too.
If You can get good tomatoes from the roadside stands that is OK. The ones from the grocery Store are not that good sadly and my brother raises tomatoes since we have no easy nearby roadside stands.
If I read the article the trees were being cut due to becoming dangerous from storm damage. Unreal is a good way to put it.Unreal to be fined for cutting your trees. Safety is important too. Sometimes common sense is in short supply. And I am not for cutting much, being a tree hugger by birth!! Glad the guy got his money back after being scammed...but how dumb can you be....
I hope they find the vandals to the rock- I am glad they will clean it off, but I bet that it will be a fortune to do!
So true about Dr and bedside manners!! You hit that nail on the head!!
Be safe! Be good!!
...Jan 
I hope they catch those vandals, vandalizing parks seems to be a thing in recent years.
Have a Good Day
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hope4change_val wrote: »Hi. I don’t know what happened to Oscar’s eye, but last Wednesday I noticed it was red and lumpy and looked bad. Vet thought he’d have to surgically remove it, but tried antibiotic ointment first. Rechecked 4 days later...and it is healing and looking much better.
Hi Val
I wonder if it was a bug bite or a bug flying into it ?
That is good that the Ointment is working.hope4change_val wrote: »I won’t leave until 7/7...I never leave my fur-babies of July 4th or on New Years eve....too many fireworks and gun shots. I also set up extra crates for dogs that come to my door after escaping their yards in fear.
I had not thought of fireworks being a problem, that makes sense OTOH.
You are really nice to set up for other dogs that might be scared by the noise.
Have a Nice Day
Roger2 -
Today I had a growth on my toe frozen off. The pain wasn’t too bad. Recheck in two weeks or sooner if it looks like it could get infected. Work is so busy...i said no to multiple new projects today.1
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I'm back from walking and 0 cents. The Temperature out the door was 63 degrees. As I was walking I saw a single deer twice standing in the brook and keeping a wary eye on me as I walked past. Then nearing the house I saw a squirrel running around with a peanut in the shell in its mouth
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Report: Bone, Blood, Bugs And Hair Found On Surgical Instruments
Budget Cutters Strike Again IMO.
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Easy-To-Use ‘Diet Shot’ Could Be The Key For Patients Struggling With Weight Loss
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Have a Great Friday
Roger2 -
Hi Valhope4change_val wrote: »Today I had a growth on my toe frozen off. The pain wasn’t too bad. Recheck in two weeks or sooner if it looks like it could get infected. Work is so busy...i said no to multiple new projects today.
I have officially become lazy. It was enough yesterday Planting the Sprouted Gladiolus Cormlets to grow through the summer and hopefully, likely become large enough to bloom when planted next year. Then I helped weeding and planting some of the plants my brother bought Wednesday.
Good for You not taking on even more work.
Here's hoping The Toe is now good to go.
Have a Nice Day
Roger2 -
San Antonio expecting 5 days if rain...mowed and trimmed the front yard. No time to do the backyard now. Good news...The young employee who I’d been having such issues with and I are playing well together. I started over at day 1 to provide the basics, and she’s acknowledged that she had completely missed some of the basics. She’s asking questions when stuck...and I’m helping her. My default mode is I don’t open up until after you’ve proven worthy...her default appears the opposite (not bad, just different) that she needs a relationship before she’ll do anything. So, out of my comfort zone...I’ve also reached out to her to acknowledge and show respect for her life choices and share some of my stories that i hope she can relate to. That seems to help her be more comfortable with me. AND then I have to do jy work at night. Sigh.1
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Thanks for the articles Roger. I couldn’t bring myself to read about dirty surgical instruments...sepsis is vile. The weight loss shot sounded interesting until i saw the $1,000/month cost (without insurance). My ulcer medicine would be $560/month without insurance. Literally...without insurance, people die.1
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Good morning!
Sounds like everyone is working hard but me! I have been really lazy the last few days. Just relaxing and enjoying it with no running to do. Yay!
So nice to see wildlife as you walk, I am envious Roger!
Sounds like you are knee deep in gardening at the moment!! I am lucky to have access to so many homegrown products.
My old DR wrote me a prescription for that weight loss shot just last week. I had told him I did not want to give shots every day. He just ignored that. I did not even bother to go to the Pharmacy with it... $1,000. People are crazy...
Glad your surgery went well, Val, and Oscar is doing better. Somehow I am not surprised by you making that extra effort with your co worker! Good luck!!
Hope everyone is doing better than I am being motivated for weight loss!!
My daughter and I are planning a trip to South Carolina the last week in June to visit my step mom. It has been about 2 years since we have gone. Not looking forward to boarding poor May.
Take care all!! ..Jan1 -
Today, I ate everything that wasn’t nailed down. It wasn’t worth it. ☹️0
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When i was out, there was a sudden downpour. So i pulled in to Walmart and got my shingles vaccine! (And ice cream).0
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Hi
I'm back from walking and 1 thin dime found 2 1/2 blocks from the house on my way back home, As I was walking I saw the dime laying in the gutter next to a driveway. The Temperature out the door was 62 degrees. The weather is forecast to be hotter today than yesterday and even hotter the next two days. Yesterday the high temperatures were in the 70s and dry.
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Have a Great Saturday
Roger1 -
hope4change_val wrote: »San Antonio expecting 5 days if rain...mowed and trimmed the front yard. No time to do the backyard now. Good news...The young employee who I’d been having such issues with and I are playing well together. I started over at day 1 to provide the basics, and she’s acknowledged that she had completely missed some of the basics. She’s asking questions when stuck...and I’m helping her. My default mode is I don’t open up until after you’ve proven worthy...her default appears the opposite (not bad, just different) that she needs a relationship before she’ll do anything. So, out of my comfort zone...I’ve also reached out to her to acknowledge and show respect for her life choices and share some of my stories that i hope she can relate to. That seems to help her be more comfortable with me. AND then I have to do jy work at night. Sigh.
Hi Val
That is good news, Yea !hope4change_val wrote: »Thanks for the articles Roger. I couldn’t bring myself to read about dirty surgical instruments...sepsis is vile. The weight loss shot sounded interesting until i saw the $1,000/month cost (without insurance). My ulcer medicine would be $560/month without insurance. Literally...without insurance, people die.
Sadly I did read about the surgical instruments
The article about the weight loss shot did mention that it might be covered by insurance, I know I would want to have it in writing first.
Here in NJ Mom was on a program called PAAD that was a big help for her.
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/paad/
65 years of age or older or 18 years of age or older and receiving Social Security Title II Disability benefits; and
Annual income for 2018 of less than $27,189 if single or less than $33,334 if married; and ....
These plans will cover medically necessary prescription medications under Medicare Part D. The federal Medicare Plan and/or PAAD will pay any costs above the PAAD copayment of $5 for each covered generic drug or $7 for each covered brand name drug, including premiums.
I wonder if there are any plans available in Your area that You might be eligible for ?
I am sorry to hear that, I have to confess I did that this week toohope4change_val wrote: »Today, I ate everything that wasn’t nailed down. It wasn’t worth it. ☹️
I also have to agree it wasn't worth it.hope4change_val wrote: »When i was out, there was a sudden downpour. So i pulled in to Walmart and got my shingles vaccine! (And ice cream).
Oops, OTOH Good Ice Cream is so tasty.
Have a Nice Day
Roger2 -
Good morning!
Sounds like everyone is working hard but me! I have been really lazy the last few days. Just relaxing and enjoying it with no running to do. Yay!
So nice to see wildlife as you walk, I am envious Roger!
Sounds like you are knee deep in gardening at the moment!! I am lucky to have access to so many homegrown products.
My old DR wrote me a prescription for that weight loss shot just last week. I had told him I did not want to give shots every day. He just ignored that. I did not even bother to go to the Pharmacy with it... $1,000. People are crazy...
Glad your surgery went well, Val, and Oscar is doing better. Somehow I am not surprised by you making that extra effort with your co worker! Good luck!!
Hope everyone is doing better than I am being motivated for weight loss!!
My daughter and I are planning a trip to South Carolina the last week in June to visit my step mom. It has been about 2 years since we have gone. Not looking forward to boarding poor May.
Take care all!! ..Jan
Hi Jan
Lazy is good too
I hope Your new doctor listens better than the old one. Good Luck with the new ones.
Regarding weight loss see my comment to Val above this
It sounds like You are not planning on being there for the Fourth of July.
Good Luck with the boarding for May
Roger2 -
More humor, Hopefully enjoyable
Hi
I'm back from walking and 0 cents. The Temperature out the door was 63 degrees. As I was walking three blocks out from the house I saw 1 large and 4 small Skunks meandering across the road. I naturally detoured from heading towards them And of course the usual Squirrels, Rabbits and Birds.
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Have a Great Sunday
Roger2 -
Hi. Still better than getting shingles...but that vaccine made me extremely sick! All day Saturday i was in severe pain (headache, stomach ache, body muscles, and every joint) and nauseous and brain fog. Fitbit said I’d slept 20 hours and walked 500 steps (restroom and water from kitchen). Today I just feel really crappy (which is a huge improvement). The information from the pharmacy made it sound like a regular vaccine but the info on the CDC website was much more accurate stating that many people are unable to perform their daily functions for 2-3 days. Lucky it was on a Friday. I was supposed to work Saturday but sent a text to a colleague who did my job for me. She previously had shingles for 3 weeks and was very empathetic. I get the next one in 2 months.1
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Hello!
Sounds like I would rather be with Roger's skunks than get a shingles vaccine! I hope you feel much better very soon Val! I am glad someone was able to help with your work.
I have my cardio consult in the morning I should have gone to bed earlier! I didn't! Kind of a waste of time... I know I do not want anything else done or me invaded...Not even sure why I am going...
Lazy day except for church and small group. Lots of rain again. At least no watering!!
Trying to catch up on the articles!! Really some good ones!!
Happy it is not raining octopus or something gross here!!
Take care all!!! ...Jan1 -
Humor is posted
Hi
I'm back from walking and 1 cent. The Temperature out the door was 71 degrees. As I was walking 8 blocks out from the house I saw 2 deer meandering across the road.
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Have a Great Monday
Roger2 -
hope4change_val wrote: »Hi. Still better than getting shingles...but that vaccine made me extremely sick! All day Saturday i was in severe pain (headache, stomach ache, body muscles, and every joint) and nauseous and brain fog. Fitbit said I’d slept 20 hours and walked 500 steps (restroom and water from kitchen). Today I just feel really crappy (which is a huge improvement). The information from the pharmacy made it sound like a regular vaccine but the info on the CDC website was much more accurate stating that many people are unable to perform their daily functions for 2-3 days. Lucky it was on a Friday. I was supposed to work Saturday but sent a text to a colleague who did my job for me. She previously had shingles for 3 weeks and was very empathetic. I get the next one in 2 months.
Hi Val
I'm sorry to hear that, Do You have risk factors for Shingles ?
It sounds like a rough two days.
I hope all is better now
Roger1
