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Beth, Margaret, So sorry for your stress about trying to do your best for other people. Sometimes we ask too much of ourselves.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx4 -
Barbie - I love the idea of a 911 playlist. I may have to make one of those.
Heather - I just love the article, it really tells who you are. Of course, the picture with your beautiful smile is just lovely.
I think that cancelling the October cruise would be my decision as well. Getting the hips dealt with will make future cruises more enjoyable.
Machka - I thought those lilies were painted, incredible colouring skills!
Kylia - Hugs to you. I hope DH's mood improves greatly. Are the powers that be interested in hiring anymore staff?
Carol - Thank you, my daughter's husband is wonderful. I feel bad for him though as he shoulders a lot of responsibility all on his own. I didn't get the chance to speak to her privately yesterday as I hoped, so will try the next time I have a chance. That may be a couple of weeks though as my BF comes tomorrow and the next time I see my daughter will be a gathering. I assume the kids are in school today, I took my vehicle in for her to use this week as my SIL's is broke down, that way she didn't have that as a reason not to take them.
Beth - Did I read that correctly? You have to pay an EXTRA $2000 a month for a call button! Here call buttons are part of the deal to begin with. I hope that you Mom starts using it, falls are so bad for elderly people.
I think you deserve a couple of recuperating days.
Rebecca - Has the management company at least been staying in contact for the repairs to the kitchen? If not, they should be giving you a discount on rent or something to compensate for the issue.
Allie - great pictures of Miles.
I need to go practice some ASL for my presentation on Friday and I also need to study for a quiz tomorrow. My BF's flight has changed, she should be here tomorrow at 413pm providing all is well with the storm they are supposed to get. She thought they changed her flight to Friday, but it's tomorrow. Very strange.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Barbie - Love that idea of a 911 playlist, as well.
Tracey - Sounds like you're dealing with the frustrating issues in ways that makes sense.
Allie - Glad the tests were good, hope the biopsies are clear, as well. At least it's over, now...
Rebecca -Hope your results are good, too. Not surprised nothing further's been done on the kitchen, but I know it's frustrating.
Kylia - I so want to provide suggestions, but I genuinely have none (and I know you're not looking for them, you just vent as much as you need. A job in a family concern is not one where walking away is an option, and that presents a rock and a hard place, I'm afraid.
Heather - So pleased you have a date for the first hip! You'll get through with flying colors, I'm sure, and the cessation of pain is unbelievably relieving. We learn to live with it, and when it's gone, it creates a lightness of spirit. Loved the article, hope it's a real boost to the sales for NOW I AM.
Beth - Glad your mom's OK, but agree with Tracey that you need a recuperation day! Hope the surgery goes well at end of month.
Speaking of more medical-lollapalooza, my tests were perfect, no clots in sight, follow up on May 7 to decide on the Watchman procedure. Four-and-a-half-hour wait, all wired up to everything before the doctor showed up for a ten-minute procedure *sigh*. Hospitals are overbooked at insane levels now - I was there at 6 am and finally left at 11:30. I had coffee waiting for me in the car, and my husband cooked lunch for me the minute I got home. Bless him, five and a half hours in a waiting room isn't anyone's idea of fun.
And, on we go. Starting to feel vaguely human with a little food in me. I did OK until it was all over, and then just fell apart a little. Got it back together by the time I got back to the car. Kinda thought I wouldn't do that any more once I got over 60, but I sprung a leak anyway. Ah well.
Love y'all,
Later,
Lisa in AR
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Margaret--Nice picture. Beautiful smiles.
Sue-I pray you get that person out of your rental and your life sooner than later.
Tracey--HUGS!!
Heather--That is a very nice write up about you.
Kylia--So sorry for all your stress.
Heather--Glad you have a date set and the time will fly by.
Got notice this morning I have to report to court house next Wednesday for jury duty. I just hope it does not last long and I can be done. I have the day covered at work.
Well my mind just went blank. Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, ME 6 -
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Heather: Good to know that you have a date for 1st surgery. You shouldn’t feel guilty about having to call off childminding. It’s important that you get that surgery asap.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri2 -
No work today so I got to exercise! Did the stairmaster and then took the water aerobics class. Then went to Aldi then to Ollies to see if they had the chlorinating solution for the pool which they didn’t so I’ll probably get it Sun. when I go to WalMart.
Ladies: need ideas. PJ will be graduating preschool in May and I’m looking for ideas for a gift for him.
Weather was fantastic yesterday. We even got the cover to the spa off and cleaned. Then there was a problem with a hose from the power washer to the wand and water kept squirting out. So I went to Lowe’s Hardware and got a new one. By the time I got back and Vince got it put on, it was too late to get the covers off the pool (boo). What I wouldn’t do for one more (just one) day like yesterday. Sunny (so the covers would dry) and not breezy. Also washed and waxed my car on Mon.
Allie – when I got to the end of that stuff, I would have to hold my nose just to get it down. Pictures of Smiles always Make me grin
Get this: at the gym today I put my water bottle on the stairstepper then went to the bathroom. When I got back, someone else was on the stairstepper! Fortunately, the one next to it was unoccupied so I just moved over. But what if it had been occupied? Didn’t my water bottle there give her a clue that someone was using it?
Anna – I’m so sorry your cat had “hunger pains”
Speaking of hair: I’m supposed to get mine cut tomorrow. Seems the cosmetology school now has this thing where you can either leave a message or send them an email. What a pain! I left a message Tues and she called me back, but when she did I was outside working so I didn’t get the message until later. I would just rather (like before) talk to the person and get the appt made that day.
Lanette – I would love to play pickleball, but unfortunately the times never seem to work for me. There’s one gal at the condo who organizes games, but they’re always at 9:30 and I’m usually at the gym then shopping. I tried it once, didn’t do too well. Jess was watching the chickens at her boss’ house and she gave me some of the eggs
Picked up Loki’s ashes yesterday. I remember when we had to have Bonnie cremated, vince couldn’t bear to go pick up the ashes so I just went myself and got Loki
Linda – Jess has been working with a few rescues. See, it has to be a certain kind of rescue because these were dogs that were used for teaching. When Jess signed to get her dog, she also signed that she wouldn’t give it to a SPCA. However, one rescue did find someone who is looking for a dog with theirs. Jess was totally honest about Eva’s shortcomings (the anxiety which is getting worse) and the lady still is interested. They’re supposed to go there this weened and as long as Eva gets along with their dog (which I can’t see not happening) she’s going to take the dog. If for some reason she doesn’t, Jess has determined to have Eva put down. She is miserable and making Ganon miserable too along with Jess and Colby. This lady, while she doesn’t live on a farm, lives sort-of out in the country which is the type of place Eva was at before going to the school
Barbara – just to be clear I WAS NOT on drugs when I chose the colors for the praying mantis….lol
Heather – great article! I’m so glad you got a date for your hip
Annie – lately I’ve found that eating a fair amount of protein keeps me full
Beth – so sorry about your mother
Lisa – yea for good tests but boo for the waiting
Off to vacuum out my car
Michele NC
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They are looking at end July for the second hip. I have suggested 26th. See what they say.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx8 -
We did have the new dishwasher delivered and the old one hauled away. The gal at the management company told us the morning of that getting delivered that our lower cabinets was ok'ed but something about paperwork the owner has to do regarding insurance.
Oh wow, was my soup ever yummy. I have told a couple people about it. It was just that good!
Enjoy the day y'all
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Tracey ... yes, I pay an extra $2000 for "premium enhanced care" ... the facility's highest level of care ... which allows for my mom to receive one-to-one assistance in her care ... especially in transfers. The call button is a wrist-watch type of device that is part of that care. Not all the residents in the facility have one. When I visited today, she told me she was "not allowed to use the bathroom on her own." I've been trying to get her to understand this for months ... she is to use her button and call for assistance. Whether she'll remember and comply with that tomorrow is another story. She claims they are slow in responding, but I've timed them and sometimes they're in her room within 3 minutes. They're not to be more than 10 minutes. I think that's pretty good. But for someone who no longer understands time??
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Feeling pretty good the last few days. I have been resting a lot and that's OK. Hamburger stew in the crockpot for tonight. DD will be home late as she is going to stop at Costco before she comes home. Toxic tenant is being served this week with a summons and complaint and has a specified number of days in which to respond so at least things are moving slowly along. It will be such a relief when she is finally gone. We got a copy of the first police report from Jan 30. Interesting reading. She refused to answer the officers questions and contradicted herself several times. She claims we stole things from the cabin but refuses to say what. The whole thing is just crazy and the officer comes right out and says he does not believe her.
Anna- I have my spider plant hung from the ceiling in my sitting room otherwise my cats eat it down to thè dirt. They don't bother the pepperomia or the Christmas cactus and only occasionally chew on the shamrocks but will eat the bamboo if they can reach it.
Heather - glad you have dates for the hips. I'm sure you will do well.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA6 -
Heather- glad you are going to be able to get both hips done- biggest advice I could give is to DON"T push it after you have them done. Take a bit of time to take it easy and let them heal properly. Dh didn't so between that and the fact that his first set failed because of faulty parts, he is still in pain most of the time.
Sue- hope she leaves SOON.
Went over to MIL's- walked the dog for a short walk then helped dh mow her front yard. I don't mind helping, actually enjoy it BUT it is hard with two people working on the front at the same time because he doesn't pay attention to where he is and where I am- I was mowing, he was weed eating and throwing dirt/rock/grass/etc at me. I finally just stood there until he noticed. I said something and he got super pissy and walked away to the back.
After that we went and ran errands(came home for him to take a quick shower and to unload the tools). Some errands for us, some for his mom. Took all day to do all of them.
It was almost 3PM by the time we got home. He dropped me off and went back to his mom's.
I didn't eat anything all day except a piece of jerky so was hungry when we did get home.
He picked up Hawaiian BBQ for her so picked up misubi for ds and one for me. I usually don't eat it but sounded good. Had that and a pork bun his friend brought yesterday. Not the most balanced but not too crazy.
Have class tonight then going out for tacos after class. Already figured out dinner- 2 chicken street tacos, a few chips and a glass of water.
Will still be under 1000 cal for the day.
Will be at 10,000 steps BEFORE class so will make 15,000 by the time we are done and she will cut the class a little short beings we are going out.
Today was cooler than yesterday, rain tomorrow so no walking the wetlands. If it isn't raining in the morning, I may go walk the dog. I also may put my rain gear on and walk the shorter path at the wetlands, depending on how bad it is raining/windy.
Debbie
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 1min 36sec, 76elev, 3.01ap, 80ahr, 97mhr, 6.14mi= 589c
Strava app= 753c
Other- 45.47min, working front entryway, 120ahr, 138mhr, = 268c
Total cal 857
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Well went to mom’s cremation thing. That was interesting
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Pip - I want to know the story of that cremation more than I can even tell you. Your family is always fascinating.6
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Pip - I want to know the story of that cremation more than I can even tell you. Your family is always fascinating.
Lololol, oh more than you know. I will, maybe later4 -
Beth - That extra fee amazes me. The manor I worked at was a full care nursing home all told our fee for a private room on a 31 day month was $2178. All meals provided. The only extra charges were hair salon, cable, telephone and some drugs that weren’t covered through the province.
We were a not for profit and the rates were set by the government.
Sue - hopefully she just leaves when she’s served. What a mess she has caused. I’m sure financially on top of all of the emotional side of things.
Debbie - I’m sorry, but your husband is just plain rude to you. Hugs.
Pip - Hugs to you.
My BF arrives in about 18 hours. We haven’t seen each other for more than a few hours since 2019. Even then there wasn’t a lot of downtime because she came for Kaitlyn’s wedding. This will be the first time since 2015 that we are visiting just for the sake of visiting. I am so incredibly excited.
Well wouldn’t you know it, I have the discussion with Rodger and a few hours later he gets a text that there are no more options available for the season, so he has to stay at work to keep the job. I could have stayed quiet, but I’m glad I told him how I was feeling because it was eating at me.
I almost have my ASL down pat, I’ll have more time tomorrow to practice.
I went and got some groceries, even bought cookies because I know she prefers cookies to the chips I love. She works as the office manager at a chip plant and her DH is the plant manager so it’s fair that she doesn’t want them like I do.
Her Mom worked there when we were young, on Friday nights employees were allowed to bring home a big box of chips, they were still warm when she came home with them. She always brought plain and then bags of the spices. That and homemade pizza on Friday nights were standard at her house.
I think we’ll have homemade pizza next Friday.
Well I’m off to bed.
Tracey in Edmonton
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