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Accountability: PT didn’t seem tough yesterday but knee has been grumpy and hot all week. Makes it hard to apply the “motion-is-lotion.” Beth the first set’s lovely, the giraffes make me smile! Rebecca well done on the bloodwork and BP! V. Happy Bday to Athena Rose. Allie bravissima for the dental checkup. Pip safe travels…

Accountability: Julie VERY well begun! Heather so hard to deal with stubbornly healthcare-resistant husbands. Hope he found some stretches that help rather than irritate the underlying condition. Kylia wow, that stunner didn’t fall far from her grandma’s tree… Lisa thanks for the “Bosal Polytherm Heat-Reflective Fleece”…

Knee was really achy after casserole-a-thon, Pastor’s wife saw me have to lift my leg into the car and commented. Managed to drag my achin’ knees down the drive to the powerline with the pooches, but then crapped out and had a nap after. Thinkin’ maybe either I overdid after PT or PT was more intense than it felt. Will ask…

Accountability: PT seemed less intense, but by the time I got home after running errands knees were pretty achy, so skipped 3rd set of exercises ;P Lisa :love: the tea mems, thanks for pointing out the “save draft” button. Really love the way you feel about your family. Corey’s mushrooms sound mouthwatering. Betsy ((hugs))…

Accountability: Joe left at the crack of ridiculous to go to Freddie’s, and brought me back a beautiful bunch of flowers, all in my favorite colors, pink, blue, lavender and purple. Feel pretty damlucky. Thunderstorm, hail, fog, mist, sunshine, blue skies with glory of heaven clouds, pelting rain, wind, all on the way to…

Accountability: Great walk on the beach despite occasional heavy “mist.” ;) Did all 3 sets PT exercises, yay me! Machka is your exercise area below the house outdoors? Annie ((hugs)) Pip (hugs) and extra smooches for Yogi. Terri that parchment craft is lovely, so lacelike! Lanette :love: the lettuce pics. 30F? (brr) Rita…

Accountability: Could not make myself do last set of PT exercises last night, tired, sore, achy from PT session. Red wine also a factor. Today’s first set done and dusted. New day. Rebecca your middle son is one lucky guy!!! Rori so good to see your smiling face. Brava for building helmet tolerance. Baby steps. Michele you…

Accountability: Knee PT challenging, thankful for aspirin… and red wine ;} Machka :love: both pictures. You certainly fit in with both sides of your family. Ginny glad your nightmares haven’t recurred in some time. Even when I was a child I had them, coincidentally was also told I snored even as a child ;) Lanette thanks…

Shouting in sleep: Occasionally I’ll holler, scream, yell “Help! Help! Help!” ‘til Joe gently shakes me awake. Have terrible nightmares. Not every time, but always when I sleep on my back instead of my side. Ugh. So I sleep on my side. Any ideas how side sleepers can elevate legs to reduce swelling? Vicki Praying for good…

Accountability: Received PT’s exercise/stretch instructions and had to laugh. They came from “Brian’s House of Pain” :laughing: Belated Welcome @RENAEJAE in Maine. Con VERY grats for keeping off those 60 lbs! Lisa would love to hear the story of your travels with the carnival… Belated Welcome @Cheetah61 in Michigan.…

PT went well, very thorough exam. Not acl, not the minor meniscus tear, just deterioration behind the kneecap that with exercise and stretching issue can be managed. Whew! Just skimmin’ as I’m pretty sleepy, but ((hugs)) to all who are feeling exhausted, teary or stressed. Vicki prayin’ for favorable test results. Only to…

Accountability: Note to self: Do not delete the “Work” calendar from your phone while sitting on the pot at 3 am, even though you’ve been retired for 6 years. Iphone defaulted “new” entries to the “work” calendar and I failed to notice it. :sick: Terri (housework goals). Lisa and Machka (helpful strategies) :love: and…

Accountability: April Summary and May Plan Lisa I envy you your lilies of the valley. Always wanted some, never lived where they grew. Flea thanks for the update, You and Betsy have been in my thoughts and prayers. Rebecca :love: “…the learning grandparents” and the Athena fix pics, especially the dog nose in ear one ;)…

Accountability: Thank you forever, Barbie for keeping us going! Too sleepy to comment much but was so happy to hear: Margaret was able to go to the floral art show for the first time since the pandemic, Lisa’s family are safe from the tornadoes, Beth’s father’s improving. Annie 10 squats, well done! Your knee must be…

Accountability: Joe invited me to join him and the dogs for a walk to the beach at Crissey field. Glorious sunny morning before the wind blew in the clouds. Got dogs down to powerline before afternoon rains started. Good day. Lanette thanks for shring about your DH’s new med, sounds promising. Tracey I’m with you, love the…

Accountability: For the first time I had trouble driving after having my eyes dilated. Blurry vision, stinging/tearing eyes, blinded by the light. Persisted four plus hours through late lunch and all the way home from Medford. Next time I’ll schedule an overnight stay, but couldn’t as Joe had a DDS appointment today. Poor…

Accountability: Welcome @celiaja Celia in Lake Tahoe area. We honeymooned in South Lake Tahoe and it was always one of our favorite places. Food scale and weighing portions was a real eye opener for me. A 2 tablespoon serving of hummus turned out to be twice as much by weight :sick: Terri ((hugs)) Michele and “Ring around…

Accountability: Katla ((hugs)), safe travels to DH’s appointment. Is there a Dr’s appointment for you in the future? Most especially what Flea said. “We love you and want to see you safe and cared for.” Lisa bruises, yes. Hated sports, but dodgeball most especially. Mama taught me the one ball game I could tolerate, “1..…

Accountability: New male hummingbird appeared at feeder today, that makes 2 males and 1 female so far. Thanks Katla! Lisa, I’m a side sleeper too, so that was a concern. When I sleep on my back I get nightmares, not every time, but every time I have nightmares, I’d been sleeping on my back. Machka could you share a link to…

Accountability: Evelyn saw there was a quake near you this afternoon, did you feel it? Lisa how wise to give yourself that time cushion! Debbie thanks for the reminder that it ain’t over ‘til its over. :mask: Enjoy your time off. Pip bravissima! Michele salal is an evergreen shrub that grows wild here. Unlike the pretty…

Accountability: Kim your “protect your mom” advice to Annie reminds me of a thought that flitted through my mind this morning. Is there a way to do a title or other check on your mom’s property to make sure nothing has been done that could put her out of her home? Karen, hope your sense of Tim is on target. Would be a…

Accountability: Kim, words fail. (hugs) held extra long and Brava for getting counseling. Echo others’ cautions about Tim. Your brother might have attracted a friend with a similar disregard for the truth and the resources of others. Has your brother confessed/acknowledged? Has any independent source (Dr or Hospital)…

Accountability: Belated welcome @marty102a ! Would you let us know what you’d like to be called and your general locale? Pg 52/54 so close I can almost taste it.... ;) Lighter, lovelies! Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD 2022: Be still and listen.

Accountability: Annie, Have a tiny meniscus tear that causes random instability, so I “brace up” whenever walking outside, at home, not so much. Better a brace than a fall with my osteoporosis. PT starting later this month. Really like this “wrap style” one better than the pull-up kinds, more adjustable. Like the side…

Accountability: Annie thankful your uncle is home. Debbie your friend Teruko has not been able to be with her grandson from ages 2 to 4 due his dX and isolation due Covid? :heartbreak: Prayers said. Barbie ((hugs)) Brava for understanding the different ways you and Jake handle stress. Good vibes to both of you. Pg 48/51…

Accountability: Belated welcome @katkearro Kathleen in Alberta! Belated good luck Carol on checking out the hearing aids. Add me to the list who’d like to benefit from what you learn. Terri “NoLateNightSnacking” Thanks! I need that!!! Barbie sending good thoughts for Jake’s tests. Enjoy having the house to yourself! Pg…

Accountability: The very happiest of birthdays to you, dear Terri! Belated welcome @rsnsza Renee in VA, @KindredSpirit1968 Kari in ND, @faithcreek fc from AZ, welcome back @mvarga1972 Missy in IN and N2couture22! Ginny :wow: “more excitement than I needed” Glad you and all are safe. Debbie prayer said for little David and…

Accountability: From last Friday: Knew I was tired and should stop, but wanted to finish the batch of Passover chocolate chip matzo meal cookies so I pushed it. Oops. Flames and smoke coming up from below the floor of the oven. Oven off, fan on. Spritz of water didn’t squelch so dumped a cupful. Explained to Joe that…

Accountability: Miss Kellie, had to share the Woodstock meme with my SIL. She’s VERY fond of Peeps  Belated welcome @GlamgamIam, MB in GA. Lanette Liver’n’onion peeps? Eeuuwwww! Rebecca you HAVE grown. Bravissima! Pg 39/48 Still playin’ catchup, more later. Lighter, lovelies! Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD…

Accountability: Terri what are the NLNS you are limiting? Pg 36/45 Still playin’ catchup, more later. Lighter, lovelies! Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD 2022: Be still and listen.