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Oh, Allie. You should call your doctor immediately, if you haven't already. So sad for you. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Oh, Allie. Do you have a positive test? You said you "think." Paxlovid is contraindicated for people with severe kidney disease. If you do have it, be very careful. It is not to be given to someone with an eGFR of under 30. Your cruise is next week? Take care. Felicia

Up at my mom's for the past week. Lovely weather. Lots of kayaking. Finished going through the garages and took care of some legal business. Sky tonight, looking from the back deck. Flea Currently on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington State

Back home. The last three days in Mexico were hectic. We didn't achieve all we had hoped, but we misjudged how long border crossing and travel would take. Still wonderful. Here are the guys at Chichen Itza. They are still excavating, so it was fun to watch a little of that process. And I lost 3 pounds! Even with the…

OMG. I have hit my limit. Snorkeling today, six different stops. Manatee, sharks, rays, shipwreck, conch graveyard, coral, fish, fish, and more fish. I can barely put two words together. My son took dozens of pictures. Everyone take care. Flea, Caye Caulker, heading back to Belize City.

Some pics from today. The boys playing in a waterfall pool and a bathroom built into a cave. Thanks, Barbie, for another month. I just noticed my older son is holding a Smirnoff Ice. He's having a wonderful time being an adult. Lol Flea, in Dangriga

Lol we were taught 1 Mississippi 2 Mississippi 3 Mississippi. Flea, currently in Punta Gorda.

Here we are at the first river crossing. From the left, one of our tour hosts, Kris, from Catalonia, then me, hubby, and my two boys.

We went to the ATM caves today. No cameras allowed, as it is a sacred Mayan site with human bones. Lots and lots of pottery. I tried to copy a link for you, but I guess I'm too tired to remember how. The top of my feet are screaming at me. Three river crossings before we got to the cave, than a swim into the cave. Hike,…

I understand. They certainly know what is best for her. Such difficult decisions. Flea Belmopan, Belize, temporarily

I'm so sorry. I wish they would tell her, but that is definitely a parental decision. What an unthinkable situation. Flea Willamette Valley OR, usually

Xunantunich today. We could see Guatamala from the top of the temple. Had Salvadoran pupusas for lunch. Yummy! Flea, in Belize

I use a slotted spoon. Granted that's usually before I've put the beans in, but it should still work. Flea Willamette Valley OR

My family. Getting ready to head out to the island for an evening of camping. Flea Willamette Valley OR, normally

I'm so sorry, Rita. Our children are always our children, no matter their age, and we never stop worrying. Sending prayers and good thoughts for both of you. Felicia

Hooray!!!!!! Flea Willamette Valley OR

Well. I am now on vacation until August 1. I have a new position beginning July 1st and it is an 11 month instead of 12. I am using up as much of my PTO from the other contract, and then taking July as my 12th month off on the new contract. A little confusing, especially since I still need to respond to email and I have a…

I'm sorry to hear this. Maybe just a break? You will be missed. Flea Willamette Valley OR

That's wonderful, Katla. So happy you are creating a home. It sounds like your husband is making good progress, as well. Flea Willamette Valley OR

I was thinking the same. There is a quick method for preparing the beans. I think you bring them to a boil and then let them soak? It should be on the package. Flea Willamette Valley OR

I'm sorry about Kirby's troubles, Pip, but thankful he isn't in pain. Is there something to be done, or is that yet to be determined? Flea Willamette Valley OR

I love Breaking Bad for so many reasons. Not the least of which is the color purple, "rocks," and the ribbon Saul wears far longer than is reasonably expected because it's good for his image. So many funny bits. I haven't yet watched Better Call Saul, but my children have told me that I will love it as much. We don't watch…

I hope your trip is amazing, Heather. I packed this weekend. I am taking hiking poles, just in case. I can't fall, and since I had my quarterly xgeva shot last week, I've been incredibly stiff and my hips are twitchy. Oncologist said I could go off Ibrance for the trip, but I'm going to stick with it. She gave me all kinds…

How sweet! It was so cute, Debbie. You did the right thing passing it on. I can't imagine trying to have a turkey as a pet! And what would your cats think?? Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Have a wonderful trip, Heather. We leave very early Friday morning for Belize. We are taking younger and middle son. Middle son hasn't been out of the country before, so this will be a great adventure for him. We will be in Belize for about 10 days, with a one day excursion into Guatemala, and then the final three days on…

I don't know about MFP rules. The private group is not accessible or searchable by anyone not in that group. I would not consider it a "public" forum since people have to ask to join and be admitted. That's the issue. Anything we post in this thread can be googled and found. Not so with the group. It's not about people in…

Oh, Lisa! I am completely icky about snakes, but you are right, if it was a rat snake, which it sounds like, it is your friend. In Kansas, we had one or two who lived on our property. I stayed away from them as much as I could, and when I saw that they were swallowing something, I quietly thanked them and left them alone.…

Yes. I love them, too. My paternal grandmother had the most gorgeous hydrangeas. They remind me of her. Mine are very sad looking. The flowers, apparently, were so brief this spring, I missed them. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Mary -- That's a private group to which anyone in this group can join. I feel a little violated that you posted those messages here in public. :disappointed: Not to mention that they are years old and nothing has been posted in there for months. It was set up, I believe, out of respect for what we wish for this thread to…

Oh, Rebecca, dear heart. Your feet look so tender and sore. Please look after yourself. RE: What works/doesn't work -- In addition to the normal spread that seems to happen after menopause (even if we are the same weight), I am on an estrogen blocker since my cancer is estrogen positive (it feeds on estrogen). This has…