lauriekallis wrote: »

Can you look at replacements sooner rather than later? So you don't lose more muscle than necessary????

Nope - my muscles are fine. It’s the arthritic bones that are wearing out. Not much to be done for that outside of major invasive surgery which I hope to postpone. It’s a great incentive to finally move those last twenty pounds. Less weight on the old skeleton.

Goodness Scout! You are one brave woman. What we won’t do for our children!
I hope all goes well and you have a successful weekend. And a nice rest and cool down afterward.

Back from our weekend camping trip. The scouts had a great time. We took a 2 mile hike and played a lot games. It was a blast. It was a bit hot especially last night getting into bed. I was super sweaty but I had a rechargeable fan that I put in my tent and that really helped a lot. I stayed under my calories which was awesome.

Now to wash the 300 loads of laundry a camping trip makes. All the blanket have to be washed due to the sweat. Overall it was a great weekend.

lauriekallis wrote: »

Sounds amazing Scout Mom … I have very fond memories camping trips with my sons and their friends. I’m guessing you had more young people with you. Think I’m maxed out at about seven… and it was mind-boggling how much they could eat!

We had 9 boys and 6 girls so it was a lot. We try to do at least one camp out a month. What’s nice is that since they are scouts (and troops are kid led) they plan their own menus and then cook their own food. The adults are only responsible for ourselves. I choose to plan and cook so that I can manage my intake better!

lauriekallis wrote: »

That sounds pretty exciting… do they handle the planning and cooking well?

They do it all. Each patrol does their own. They have a budget per scout and they meal plan. One of them shops. They have a grub master that cooks all the meals. The quartermaster makes sure all the needed gear is brought. Other chores are assigned out; dishes, fire, Chaplin ect.


They also sometimes plan the activities if it isn’t a bigger event. September’s camp out is sponsored by the Dark Night organization. They are all getting their astronomy merit badge. The organization is bringing in speakers from NASA and giant telescopes. It’s going to be awesome.

Wow to the both of you! Scott for the efficient and effective multi-puppy handling! And Yooly for enjoying the sprinkling!

Wouldn’t know. No air tags or tiles here. So far I’ve been good about not misplacing valuables. I don’t put valuables in my check in luggage. If it doesn’t fit in the carry on, it stays home.
Now hubby is another story. Loses something important at least once a day. And then we have to go hunting and searching. Of course, he refuses to consider air tags.
I may have to microchip him soon in case he misplaces himself.

Since Google's Grogu (airtag alternative) is not here yet, I guess we're going to go with pieces of paper in the wallet and in the phone case!!!!

A friend is moving into my "dirty mansion" for two months - the human that belongs to my God Dog, Reese. I have the official "Dirty Mansion" carving hanging here now - the name of a previous album that refers to the somewhat rundown older homes in Winnipeg that now house artists and musicians and writers. I'm feeling inspired.

He is between his last place four blocks away from me and a year on the road - so spent his money on a nice new vehicle with lots of room rather than paying rent on a space he wouldn't be in.

Should be lots of chaos and fun and I'm crossing my fingers that I will be active and moving well quickly. If that isn't my inclination - all the excitement in the house should serve to get me going.

Laine will be tickled that her best friend will be staying with us full time for awhile But then he will be gone for many many months

All good ideas @Yoolypr
I knew you would know!

I like the Laine Companion Plan! Sounds like a GOOD one!

Wait-a-second!

Aug 25? 26?

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When is the cruise?

Happy Birthday, Yooly 👑🍾🎊🎉

I hope it cools for you Alexandra. I get really rattled when my surroundings are not in order… I understand… I am trying really hard to find a way to let that go a bit and I’m making some progress on that front but it’s not easy.

I have a friend who puts a lot of effort into making sure that he makes his bed first thing every morning - I put a lot of effort into trying not to make my bed first thing every morning 😆

Thanks Athijade!
Congratulations on the successful project. Take a well earned rest.

PAV8888 wrote: »

I love the shark pet model, but my lazy behind excuse is that it has a cord and it has to be plugged and unplugged three times because of the lay-out, and the cord held out to the side in a specific way or it pops out of the socket, and wah wah wah wah, so it doesn't get used!

Lazy butt indeed! Plugging a cord is too much - seriously? Perhaps you could consider it mild exercise?
A few friends have wireless vacuums but find the recharging situation to be a bother. And the docking thingy requires space and is fairly unattractive. So rather than put it away in a closet the vacuum is always sitting out somewhere.