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Good morning,
Lana - the "left message" I have done a number of times and quite annoying.
Can you balance some of the drinking with walking? Is your pool warm enough to use? Can you walk laps around the pool? I know ladies in New England who walk around their house....
New neighbor parties Friday and Saturday, we shall see what tonight brings.
Walk this morning before youtube sermon and then drop off items for food closet later and have ice cream with friend late afternoon.
Scale was nicer to me this morning, but the need to walk is constant.
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
Hi Sara~~
The kids are coming swimming this afternoon - I'm looking forward to their energy and the company of their parents. Yes, the pool is totally usable now, thank heavens.
Your ice cream with a friend this afternoon sounds nice - enjoy yourself!
Waves to all who stop by later on~~
Lana
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Hi, everyone. I realized if I stop to catch up on reading before I post, I might not post for even longer. I'm in Florida, helping with mom (90) and sis who had foot surgery (11 different procedures in one surgery; yowzah). My flights were packed and my pancreatitis flared as the first flight took off. I was so miserable. I took a 2nd pain pill when we landed in Charlotte, and that did the trick. It also helped me sleep the whole flight to Tampa
I usually can't sleep on flights so it was nice.
I'm not sure if my weight has changed much since I left home; maybe up and down some, and lately I've gotten careless. BUT I'm still getting good exercise, so not all is lost. I usually wait for the sun to get pretty low on the horizon before setting out. The heat and humidity don't seem to bother me when it's so flat.
Not much else to report--life is really quiet here, even without Covid precautions.
I'm looking forward to catching up and hope to find you are all doing well. Toodles!
Maureen
ETA: I read through pretty quickly, but oh my, Sara; I am so, so sad for you. Losing my beloved dogs has been so hard, each time. They are such a huge part of our day-to-day life. Please know that my heart is with you.
Lynn, glad that FIL's surgery went well and hoping his convalescence is rapid and uncomplicated.
Dawn, I can imagine your frustration. 85 is pretty old. My mom is 90 and we want to let her do whatever she wants and try to figure out how to mitigate risks--it's such a challenge, with Covid literally in the air. Balancing a good quality of life with keeping her around longer is not easy. I had to smile at your account of her hospitalization--it reminded me that my sisters and I have joked that prison will be our retirement plan; 3 meals a day, after all, and no responsibilities. Your Gma seems to know what she wants and how to get it. That doesn't make it any easier on you, though.
I don't know if I can get back here regularly for the foreseeable future--we will see. I seem to go from all quiet to having 6 chores to do at once. School is officially over so that helps, too. The last 2 weeks were really hard-my focus was waning and I had to be really strict with myself.
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Maureen!
So good to hear from you! I knew that you were on your family expedition.
I hope that it goes as well as possible, all things considered.
Know that we are thinking about you, and Philippe and the Boys are looking for you for your foot massages and pillow fluffing.
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Maureen, glad you were able to get to FLA and that doing elder care is exhausting. That cboy care package is on its way. Watch for some handsome guy to cross your path!!1
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6k I got tonight. I sent a couple who lives nearby to the ice cream place I went to today - their date night got ruined by their children, so I said hey you have a couple hours, go get some ice cream just the two of you!!
I have to get some sleep so I can deal with Mrs Monster tomorrow.
Wishing all a good night - may this be the week we all see the cboys delivering care packages!3 -
*** MONDAY June 15th ***
Good morning Sara~~
That was a great idea you had about the couple going for ice cream! 🍨
I hope that you fend off all bad vibes from Mrs Monster today.
Waving to all who stop by later on~~
Lana
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Good morning,
Thank you Lana for getting us started,
Your card was beautiful and very true. She would have given me the "I already knew that look". Was awake in the middle of night thinking of dogs, so sleep has been bare minimum.
I know some inside dirt concerning Mrs Monster, so that will help me deal with her today.
I was considering working in PJ's but it doesnt take that long to get dressed and I didnt hit the snooze button.
I bought broccoli but didnt get any pie crusts so no quiche. May as a side dish? Cant think that hard at this hour. Any suggestions are welcome.
My official weight I do not know but I have not seen that # on a Monday morning in quite a while. So walking will keep going.
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.2 -
Good morning Lana and Sara!
Been thinking about you Sara all weekend. I am glad to see you busy and talking to people. And your gestures are so kind and thoughtful. I have to start doing little things for people. I feel like I have gotten into a rut of day to day and it is all about me. Not saying I am really selfish - I think i am nice and all - you are just soooo nice. My new goal!
Wisconsin weather was what we live for! Low humidity, 70's and sunny. Enjoyed so much outside time!
My garden is also loving it. Ate fresh lettuce and radishes from it.
Lana - do not be hard on yourself for being in a funk. You hit a tough patch. You will figure out the new normal and be better for it! I know you will!
Have a great Monday. I have to behave today - going to Mexican restaurant tomorrow for daughters bday!!!
Lynn
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Sara,
Make your quiche anyway. Without the crust. Coat your pie pan with olive oil. Mix your quiche ingredients and pour in. Bake as usual. I promise it will be so yum, you won't miss the crust.
Alternatively, if you have mashed potatoes, I have used them as a crust before. Season with a little extra salt and some garlic powder, press them in the pan and par-bake for 15-20 minutes, add your quiche mixture and bake. Big hit when I made bite sized ones in a mini-muffin tin for my nephews.4 -
Waving to Lynn and Tracy ~~~~~
Now Sara⁉️.......what is this "dirt" you have on Mrs Monster? Can you give us a hint? Interesting.
Tracy - that crustless quiche idea sounds good!
My car freaked out this morning (in the rain): the reverse automatic breaking happened in a parking lot when there was absolutely nothing there to set it off. Then it happened several times when I backed up into my hugely double-wide, no-obstacles driveway. I have an appointment at dealership on Thursday.
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almost done with shift, my boss concerned for me offered to have me come back in if I was lonely, I messaged her back and said there was too many germs - I will not go back until I have to.
Dirt - a file the sup's boss does not know about that has info sup has not been sharing..... the link to it was supplied to sup's boss.
crust less quiche I have made with a rice crust before.... great ideas Tracy thank you.
one more hour - at least the shift will be done.1 -
*** TUESDAY June 16th ***
Good morning everyone~~
If you look at the national radar map, you can see The Green Blob raining on my week so far. Temps are low too, so I'm sitting here in long jammie pants and a cable knit sweater!
Cabana Boys have lit the tiki torches and fire pits for me. Thanks Boys!
Lana
256.8 today
258.8 highest
214.0 goal1 -
Good morning,
Lana I am so sorry. Get out the hot drinks - tea/chocolate/coffee. Curl up in a nice blanket. Cboys and a fire pit?? Good deal.
I find out in a letter that my insurance man/financial advisor has changed to go independent. The mass produced letter is from someone I dont know saying they will inspect my account and make appropriate suggestions - someone I dont know in my business??? Heck no to that. I googled found my original advisor and will take the steps needed to keep him. I was so not pleased. Too many changes people - we will all snap at some point.
sorry rant done.
Tracey's idea of crust less quiche has me thinking about making one, just at the moment I am barely awake and have bags under my eyes.Such a sight.
Need to get moving the clock is not my friend as Mrs Monster is waiting.
Wave to all who follow Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
Good morning!
Sara- Interesting about your letter - that would concern me as well.
Lana - sometimes it is nice to stay in jammie pants. My choice to keep me warm is my trusty flannel shirt
Now that is a look! Stay warm and I hope the sun shines soon!
Have a great Tuesday!
CW 194.8
HW 207
GW 180
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Well, my Tuesday did not go at all as planned. Spent day in ER with DH. His heart “condition “ ( I say it this way, as I’m not sure what it’s considered) is really getting the best of him. He was diagnosed (after 5 ER visits over about as many years ) with an issue with the PCV(PVC) valve in his heart. It doesn’t close as it should and it causes a “drop “ feeling in his heart. For some reason, the last 3 days, it’s been almost constant. Normally, it just happened occasionally throughout the day..not every day...watching his heart rhythm on the monitor...it was all over the place...they want him to follow up with cardiologist..which, is where we always fall short..no insurance, no money, no specialists... but, as bad as it is right now, I’m hoping he will call to set up appt and, we just figure it out somehow...he does need to quit smoking, cut back caffeine...cuz, that’s so easy...2
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Dawn, Wow not the day you planned I am sure. Do you qualify for Medicaid? Then finding a specialist who will accept Medicaid-- almost impossible forget my first question. Ask your specialist if you can make a payment schedule so that the whole bill is not due at once. My grandparents had one of the first heart self help books. Walking is important,so okay quit this quit that but if the two of you went walking together and changed your diet to include more heart healthy items it would be a great start.
Yeah right I am in the same 5 pounds for the last 3 months. I am hoping to walk the last 500 steps in my house to make 6k. I am acting childish and hiding from my neighbors. I at least said hello....
I need to get relaxing for sleep so I wish you all a good night.1 -
WEDNESDAY
Good morning!
Until I get my tea that is the best I can do.
Midweek bored to tears and still have to work. Sound familiar?
Neighbors who I enjoy stay out too late at night and while the company is good, I was burning both ends. So I have been a little more hermit like than usual. Means getting out and walking.
I am predominately a mask wearer outside - I am getting strange and or dirty looks. Am I the only one?
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
I get the strange and dirty looks while wearing my mask too. Yesterday, I saw our county Mayor (we have Mayors for each city and a Mayor to oversee the unincorporated areas of the county) in Kroger with a mask on under his chin. ?!?! What ?!?! way to set an example.
Here's a bit of funny to alleviate your midweek boredom for a moment.
Yesterday, I noticed some debris on my stove that came from my vent fan. The fan is old and no longer has a cover on it. Since it wasn't there when I went to bed and Art stays up later, I asked him if he heard anything come down through the fan. He said no. I mentioned there were footprints in the debris, but could not identify them.
At this point, I assume a mouse or a baby squirrel came in through the vent. I have three cats, so I also assume we will simply see evidence of the interloper eventually.
Boy, was I wrong on every level. This morning I found some things on the couch that are normally stored behind it, a makeshift chute leading to the front door, and a BB gun and fishing net in the living room. When Art got up, he said "Possum. A baby possum is somewhere in this house." He saw the possum's tail disappearing into a pile of stuff he keeps beside his chair and tried unsuccessfully to catch/chase it out of the front door. Once again, WE HAVE THREE CATS! They are completely unconcerned with this intruder.
Hoping the critter will be brave enough to venture out to a plate of cat food I left in the living room floor, but it may not even be in the living room now. Art keeps his bedroom door shut, so it isn't in there, but my door and my daughter's door stay open for the cats to come snuggle.
TL:DR--I have a baby possum in my house and my cats don't care.1 -
Good morning!
Tracey! YIKES. I hope it comes out. The alternative could get quite smelly! Good luck with your capture!
Sara - Good morning. I am not a good mask wearer. I like to avoid people instead. BUT I do not look at people weird when they wear one. I will wear one in stores and around strangers. Typically at work i am 6 feet from anyone, so it is often not on me.
Good morning Lana and everyone else who stops in today!2 -
Good morning All~~
Dawn - Hearts are so complicated! Yes, here's hoping that DH makes his appointment.
Has he ever been given a Holter Monitor for 24 or 48 hours?
Keep us posted please.
Tracy - OMG a possum in the house? Yikes! Your cats are funny 😁
I hope that you manage to get it out of the house soon!
Sara - Most people I see shopping or working in the stores are wearing masks, but wow when I drive through downtown, I have seen many, many groups of young people all without masks and sitting at sidewalk restaurant tables with zero feet of social distance. They must be so unaware - if you don't use your smartphone to get the news, you don't get the news, you know what I mean? 🤦🏼♀️ Or they think that they are invincible?
Then there's those people who have the mask, but are not wearing it properly. What the heck?
Maureen - I hope that your Florida/family trip is going well.
Waving to Lynn and Kathryn and Holly and Runa and Missy and anyone else who stops by later on~~
Lana
256. 8 today
258. 8 highest
214.0 2020 goal1 -
The little friend has been returned to the wild.4 -
Tracey, thank you that did cheer me up. Lets hope the critter can get outside quickly and safely. I hope you didnt get your cats as "exterminators"..... they need training!!1
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Yay Tracy!!
Glad you got the possum out of the house and back into the wild. I hope it doesn't come back in again!
😁
Lana1 -
Rant alert, I will be ranting and complaining.
I want my junk food. There is none.
I want people to stop telling me no.
I want to stop having to deal with more changes. I am only so flexible.
I want to hug my dog.
I am tired of being happy for everyone. Part of the reason I am ranting is because when I am kranky I should not have to explain myself, I am having a hissy fit because I want to.
I am seriously tired of dealing with my boss.
I am tired of not being able to afford things that would make my life easier or better.
I am tired of having to worry I will be living in a shopping cart - I moved heaven and earth to make sure Miss T was not in danger. I do not know where my next living salutation will be and I find that uncomfortable as my area is getting more and more dangerous and the rent just keeps going up.
I dont know who I can trust or confide in at the moment.
In these moments, I usually hug my dog and bless her heart, she cant be here for me.
Okay enough for one night. I will wrap up in a nice warm shawl and find what sleep I can Mrs Monster waits for nobody.4 -
Thursday, June 18th
Sara-- {{{{ Hugs }}}}
I wish I had answers for you. You may rant here all you like. I will listen. Message me if you would like to rant privately.
Maybe today will be better.
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Good morning Tracy~~
Sara~~
We are here for you. So sorry there are so many worries and negatives in your life right now.
Be kind to yourself, as you will be grieving for a while now, having lost your closest friend.
I hope that you got some sleep. Check in with us soon, OK?
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Good morning,
Just glad there was no alcohol in the house last night. It was one of those moments that would have tempted me.
Thank you ladies. I will have to rant privately for awhile and that's okay too.
You know it, Mrs Monster is watching the clock and I have 10 minutes to get there.
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.2 -
Good morning.
Oh Sara - rant away. You deserve to rant! Here is what I know of you - you are a kind, gentle soul that will do anything for anyone. You think of an provide gifts for people who are ill and suffering. You DID do everything possible for Miss T. You deserve for things to work out, so I am hoping and praying they do. My hear hurts for your loss and I am throwing mental daggers at Mrs M. Please take care of yourself.
Hello Lana!
Tracey - so glad you got him out of your house!
Hello Dawn - how is the hubby?
Waves to all!
Lynn
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Sara, I wish I could come give you a hug. Just so hard to lose them, and then to get smacked in the face with the loss each time we turn to hug them. I am so sad for you.
Dawn, sorry to hear about your husband. I apparently "throw PVCs" all the time, as do a few blood relatives. So far--at 61--it's not a problem, and wasn't even mentioned until last year. I'm not positive that diet matters for this--although in general, it's obviously better to eat heart-healthy foods. Don't know if exercise matters either--I've been active in aerobic exercise my entire life except when pregnant twice, and I have the issue. I'll be interested to know what, if anything, you learn. No options through the ACA for health insurance?
I will be staying in Florida for a week longer than planned. My mom's caregiver who is here 20 hours/week each week day morning has been exposed; her mother in law tested positive for Covid. I also cracked down on my sisters' rather casual approach to visitors lately--the two nurses were letting all sorts of visitors/work people in. I've had contact with more people in the 2 weeks here than in the previous 10 weeks. No one was here long, or standing close, but the in-and-out of different folks was more than I could take. SO, they have agreed to go back to isolation except for essentials (medical care; water/flooding in the Florida room) and to handle those essentials more carefully. Sis 2's surgery has really created difficulties b/c she wants to coordinate things, but she cannot actually meet the contractor outside to discuss the porch, etc. Anyway, it's complicated and mom is so depressed b/c of my dad's death, and I will just stay longer and do what I can.
I have no idea what I weigh right now but feel comfortable in my clothes, so I'm good with whatever the number might be for now. I will lose again when I'm back home and more settled into a routine again. I did get out to walk a bit this morning with a neighbor (social distancing), so I won't have to push myself so hard in the evening. Getting out 2 times a day really suits me better in the summer when I have the time.
Hoping you are all finding ways to stay happily healthy.
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