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Gratitudes: Today- working washer, dryer, heating system. Wednesday – Joe gave needed hug when I finally accepted that NO dermatology practice in the state of Oregon offers general anesthetic for MOHS surgery. Nearest that offers “conscious sedation” is Portland, six hours away. Will have to make do with local, and perhaps…
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Barbie thanks for the fresh start, and Brava for Annie letting you sleep (almost) through the night. Sounds like you found a good match in the trainer. Belated welcome @B23_Kate in TN, and congrats on taking off 70 lbs, well done! Rebecca :love: the pics, and the sneaky grandma swim lessons. ;) Tracey couldn’t find the 8th…
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Gratitudes: Tuesday: motion is lotion, motion is lotion, motion is lotion! Monday: Joe fed and walked the pups while I napped, ‘cuz came home from line dancing with very low energy. Average weight is 132.2, up this month for the first time since May. Won’t update ticker to keep eyes on the prize (<131.0). Indulged in a…
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Gratitudes: Sunday: Gorgeous blue sky/blue sea morning, the commute to church will be a stunner. Saturday: Joe played the first twenty minutes of a Gordon Lightfoot special for me when I came in for our morning sit together. Whoosh. It was 1969 and I was 19 again. “I knew you’d like it.” :heart: Friday: County Sheriff to…
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Thursday’s gratitude: Joe bought me two bales of straw for the side yard compost pile walls. Chiropractor and good weather for playing in the dirt. Wednesday’s gratitude: Joe willing to take me to Medford for Mohs Surgery, even though he’s concerned having the dogs along will be a lot of trouble. A line dancer does…
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Today’s gratitude: Joe’s going uncomplainingly to DDS tor periodic maintenance, and maybe a haircut. During the pandemic when his hair got really Biblical, I cut it twice. First time went amazingly well, second, not so much ;} Biopsy came in basal cell. Could be way worse. Told Joe that between consultations, extractions,…
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Gratitudes- Monday: The dog’s excitement when Joe puts on his walking shoes every morning after Tummy Time. Crew is coming today to grade and gravel our lane. Thanks neighbor for spearheading this project. Grateful we can cover our share even if two of the six neighbors bail Sunday: pew buddy K well enough to get to church…
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Thursday’s gratitude: freedom to nap this afternoon just because my body wanted to. Joe’s willingness to drive me and the dogs to Gold Beach in his “new” Jeep despite thinking it a waste of time and gas, because the “road trip” time is important to me. Wednesday’s gratitude: heartfelt message from nephew T. Knew it when I…
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Today’s gratitude: pink clouds at dawn. Good humor of fellow casserole cooks. How hips feel after chair yoga. Belated welcome @danamacbellsouthnet403 and welcome back @Miss_Idelia in IA! Whew, caught up. No notes but some things come to mind. Cleaning schedule? Hahahahahahaha Maybe if I had one our home would be in better…
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Gratitudes: 10/16-the warm, dry, shelter of our little blue doublewide in the woods above the sea. It is really pouring down rain. There are so many living in vehicles, if they’re lucky, and on the street or in the forest if they’re not. 10/15-oatmeal, many bean salad, 90 billion probiotics. 10/14-waking up… in my own bed.…
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Today’s gratitude:Joe announced “SOMEONE pooped in the garage, then stepped in it and tracked it all around… I cleaned it all up!” He’s come such a very very very long way ;) :love: Just skimmin’ as I need to pack and snooze a few more hours before leaving for Dermatologist in Medford. Will spend the night in Grants Pass…
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Today’s gratitude: while I’m frustrated to be bouncing around in the 130s again, I’m grateful it’s not the 140s that it was for decades. Woke up this morning to warm house thanks to the fire Joe started in the woodstove. We’ve already had two power glitches so really thankful for consistently warm and dry shelter. Lisa,…
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Today’s gratitude: rain clearing the air, softening the earth, replenishing our cistern and I hope quenching the fires. Ginny yours about hurtful words. Sad truth. Katla is struggling with mfp and misses all her mfp friends. Barbie great memes, especially “giving thanks for unknown blessings already on their way.” Carol I…
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Rebecca, just saw there was a 4.5 quake near Oak Harbor. All ok? Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
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Happy birthday 🎂🎁🎊 Rosemarie!!! Happy Thanksgiving🍁🍽 🦃 Tracey, Evelyn, Joy, Machka and all Canadiennes!
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Today’s gratitude: hair conditioner that really detangles, maybe I should try it on Tumble? Abundant, clean, hot water. Katla (@myvt9v4crh, @Katla49) Thanks for taking my call. It was so very good to hear your voice. Sorry to hear that family health problems have kept you so busy. We all look forward to seeing you back on…
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Today’s gratitude: warming sun and cooling shade at dog group. Joy, Lisa, Heather, Tracey, Kim, Kay, Terri, Lanette and most especially Margaret, yours to @Vibrantreader. This is a safe, non-judgmental place for all to share our griefs and struggles. Rebecca beautiful watercolor, your eldest sister has the gift! Which…
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Today’s gratitude: able to dance two hours with almost no breaks. Joe’s giddily happy with the Jeep. Beth you look amazingly happy considering all the work and those neighbors. SMH. Carol ((hugs)) “…just chalk it up…” SMH. Could it be time for a second opinion? Rita another thing that helped is “wearing” a handkerchief…
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Today’s gratitudes: masseuse who listens, T’s presents arrived. Dollar Tree had tiny bowls for bean salad. Barbie “I reasoned that if he had been climbing Mt. Everest, I wouldn't feel any safer by going along.” I just love your way of looking at things. Lisa con VERY grats on quitting smoking, both you and Corey. I’m with…
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Today’s gratitude: Tums. Protein. T’s not feeling well so birthday lunch postponed. Hope her gifts arrive before she’s feeling better ;} Struggling to get back on track. Using every diversion to postpone PT, avoid walking dogs. :P Lisa “not to say stuff like that where the car can hear you!” Uncanny, isn’t it? Kim ((hugs))…
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Today’s gratitude: 1-nephew Tr’s came through brain surgery ok. 2-that I was able to work for people I liked, doing things I enjoyed with the same company for thirty years. That 401K made our retirement comfortable enough to pay $7K cash for Joe’s new-to-him 2001 Jeep Cherokee and leave enough in short term savings to…
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Today’s gratitude:doTERRA OnGuard throat drops, Thrivent 10 yr annuity. Kate glad to see your smiling face! Rita good start on healthy boundaries. Yay you! Welcome @genesis0414 Julie in Nebraska! Lisa that chicken house made me think of Rita as well as Lanette ;} Michele “one CaraCara orange has more sugar in it than 2…
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Today’s gratitude: hugging KR at church today, kept mouth shut about bulletin and music. Yesterday’s gratitude: perfect weather for weeding and dog group. Barbie’s unfailing leadership and wisdom. “9 things to give up…” Heartstoppingly beautiful view of ocean driving down Oak Street to Library. From September: Lisa could…
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Happy birthday, Heather! 🎂 Barbara the AHMOD just popping in from her phone. Will catch up later, lovelies!
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Today’s gratitude: woke up with no shin pain. Yesterday’s gratitude: Joe made it safely home the long way, Dr. is happy with pressure and Joe doesn’t have to go back for six months. September average weight 131.0 = less than August’s 131.7 so still creeping in the right direction. Monthly summary tomorrow. Stumbled on new…
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Today’s gratitude: calm, gentle, productive chat with Joe about finances and upcoming expenses. We agreed to postpone siding work ‘til next spring/summer due Joe’s need for a vehicle with better gas mileage and my anticipated dental expenses. Channeling my inner Margaret, looked around for what I have instead of just…
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Today’s gratitude: yesterday’s chair yoga made my legs feel and work so much better. Blue skies and fresh air after the rain. TW’s surgery scheduled for 10/3. Ru’ and family move into subsidized apartment 10/3. Joe walked Shadow to the mailbox this morning. Looks like Thursday will be a perfect day to play in the dirt.…
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Today’s gratitude: teeny tiny grey hummingbird with a really long beak sipping at the feeder despite the rain. Machka I love train travel, natural as my first birthday was on a train. Best was BritRail overnight from Brighton to Inverness. Rita, Lisa, Margaret et al, I got a text saying something about my “Amazon purchase…
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Today’s gratitude: Joe took the dogs to the powerline before I got home from dance class and shopping wars. So grateful to be let off the hook as I was tired! Yesterday’s gratitude:rain, hallelujah it’s raining! Also that the two power outages today were just momentary blips ;) Channeled my inner Barbiecat and donned rain…
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Today’s gratitude:found vehicle bill of sale form on OR DOT website so Joe doesn’t have to go online :laugh: or into the office; DDS forms received in email. Perfect weather for planting the last of the violas. Cool (high 60’s) but calm so sun felt warm on my back. Calm and pleasant for dog group too. Enjoyed it as front…
