I did it today. I went over to Cee's to visit. We got to talking about a lot of different things that happened at Family Reunions and on vacations, etc. and, before I realized it, over four hours had passed. It didn't seem like it. The weather was totally gorgeous. It was 84 degrees out and is supposed to stay warm for at least the next four or five days. I sure hope so. That's my kind of weather.
The Beast used the time I was gone to organize the freezer out in the garage. It really did need it. Now you can actually find something without having to move a lot of stuff around. He had so many pot pies and those *Chung* Chinese dinners just thrown in everywhere that it was a nightmare to find anything.
Dennis has learned a new trick. He discovered he could open the gate and get out of the back yard! The Beast didn't realize it until Diane came to the door and...guess who was there with her? She said she saw him running around and didn't see the Beast outside so she figured he had gotten out of the yard somehow. She came over to the house to tell him about it and Dennis just followed her home. Now he has to find a different type of latch for the gate or block it somehow. I'll let him figure it out.
I was talking to my nephew, Michael, and found out that he used to drink the very same protein drink my bff, Carol, sent me. He drank them a few years back when he was lifting weights. He told me he liked the chocolate, too, but didn't like the vanilla. He said he just stuck with the chocolate and didn't try any other flavors after being disappointed by the vanilla, I guess.
My surgery ended up being set for the 25th because his time slots for surgery filled up fast. His nurse said she called everyone as per their appointment times and apologized since I had hoped for next week. Oh well. I do the pre-op tests on the 24th and have to stop taking my diabetes meds on that day. At least he said he would release me early on the 26th. It's usually just day surgery but he is keeping me overnight due to the problems I had last time I was in the hospital. He said *just to be cautious*.
Time for bed. Love you all. Be happy. I hope you are all having good weather. ***Hugs***
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
The Beast And Groceries....
If you were here when I was putting groceries away, you would definitely know that it was the Beast that did it. Why? Two things would tell you...1) lots of snack-type things and, 2) not much in the way of meat. Honestly, I don't know why he does that. He DOES like meat but sometimes nothing appeals to him. I will make out a list of some things I want and I may just stop at Aldi's tomorrow on my way home from Cee's. I would normally just go to Walmart but they are in the midst of a major overhaul and the Beast says nothing is where is should be. You are forced to search for everything you want because of it.
Yes, I am going to go visit Cee, finally. I'm tired of feeling trapped in the house when the weather has been so nice. It's supposed to be another day over 80 again tomorrow. The Beast is starting to give me a headache because he keeps coming in my computer room and interrupting me. It used to be just a few times a day. Now it's turned into a couple times every hour!
I did promise to give him a hand moving the AC unit out of the cottage (window unit). We both are pathetic at any lifting but we use the dolly to move it. I just have to help steady it up the stairs and hold the door open when he brings it in the house. A dolly is a must when you hit a certain age. That differs for different people but we've been using a dolly for big items for more years than I want to admit....LOL Even Dennis finally broke down and bought himself one. He got tired of having to borrow ours so often the past couple years (since he had to have his cancerous kidney removed).
I decided that I might as well have my surgery next week. The sooner done, the sooner it's over and done with. Besides, it's supposed to help with the pain in my leg that makes me rush for the pain pills. Yep. As much as I hate to take them, when that pain starts up on me (usually late at night), I grab one and can hardly wait for it to take effect.
The nurse was supposed to call me today so she could set up whatever week I decided on but she didn't get to it. If I don't hear from her early tomorrow, I'll call her to give her my decision. Yeah, like I really participate in decisions. *You need surgery but you get to choose which week!* Kind of a joke, don't you think?
I really shouldn't complain. I love this doctor and he really does talk to you about options. There IS an actual choice to make and he answers all your questions...even the ones you think are kind of dumb. He gives you all the time you need for questions and wants you to feel that he has taken his time with you. It's why I would never complain about waiting time in his office. He does it with all his patients. No *god* complex there!
Okay. Time to get ready for bed. I didn't sleep well last night. I tried to get to sleep without taking a pain pill but finally got up around 1am and took one. Then it takes a half hour or so for it to work. It's such a relief when the pain starts easing up.
Love you all. Remember you are in competition with no one and you shouldn't worry about what people might think. Just be as good a person as you can be and try to be better each day. Laugh whenever you can. It's actually good for your health! ***Hugs***
Yes, I am going to go visit Cee, finally. I'm tired of feeling trapped in the house when the weather has been so nice. It's supposed to be another day over 80 again tomorrow. The Beast is starting to give me a headache because he keeps coming in my computer room and interrupting me. It used to be just a few times a day. Now it's turned into a couple times every hour!
I did promise to give him a hand moving the AC unit out of the cottage (window unit). We both are pathetic at any lifting but we use the dolly to move it. I just have to help steady it up the stairs and hold the door open when he brings it in the house. A dolly is a must when you hit a certain age. That differs for different people but we've been using a dolly for big items for more years than I want to admit....LOL Even Dennis finally broke down and bought himself one. He got tired of having to borrow ours so often the past couple years (since he had to have his cancerous kidney removed).
I decided that I might as well have my surgery next week. The sooner done, the sooner it's over and done with. Besides, it's supposed to help with the pain in my leg that makes me rush for the pain pills. Yep. As much as I hate to take them, when that pain starts up on me (usually late at night), I grab one and can hardly wait for it to take effect.
The nurse was supposed to call me today so she could set up whatever week I decided on but she didn't get to it. If I don't hear from her early tomorrow, I'll call her to give her my decision. Yeah, like I really participate in decisions. *You need surgery but you get to choose which week!* Kind of a joke, don't you think?
I really shouldn't complain. I love this doctor and he really does talk to you about options. There IS an actual choice to make and he answers all your questions...even the ones you think are kind of dumb. He gives you all the time you need for questions and wants you to feel that he has taken his time with you. It's why I would never complain about waiting time in his office. He does it with all his patients. No *god* complex there!
Okay. Time to get ready for bed. I didn't sleep well last night. I tried to get to sleep without taking a pain pill but finally got up around 1am and took one. Then it takes a half hour or so for it to work. It's such a relief when the pain starts easing up.
Love you all. Remember you are in competition with no one and you shouldn't worry about what people might think. Just be as good a person as you can be and try to be better each day. Laugh whenever you can. It's actually good for your health! ***Hugs***
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Results...
The good news is that I have gained two lbs. in just a week. The bad news is that my stents need some cleaning up and might even need stents added to them. My doctor says that it will require only a small incision on each side of my lower abdomen. His nurse is supposed to call me tomorrow to find out if I want to schedule it for next week or the week after that. I haven't decided just yet.
At least I am sure that the protein drinks I am having every day (I drink two...one around noon, another before I go to bed) are helping. He was pleased and surprised that I had some so high in protein (35g each). He said some of his patients use powder that they blend themselves but he's not sure how high in protein the powder is.
Another nice, fairly warm day today. The Beast announced that he is going to cut down a couple of the trees on our property over the next couple days. We planted every tree on both lots when we first moved in here. But the fungus in the ground that started the second or third year really took it's toll on most of the fruit trees. The granny apple tree was very hard hit and was the first one we had to put out of it's misery. I hate it when we have to get rid of any of them. Oh well.
Tonight is some kind of special church meeting at the Beast's church. Kind of like their Passover (only they aren't Jewish). I couldn't believe how early he got dressed for it but he was thinking it was just a regular meeting until he was all dressed. It starts an hour later than usual so he's been all dressed up with no place to go for a while. He won't leave for about a half hour yet.
Me? I'm going to take my shower and wash my hair. I will probably set it, too, since it looks awful when I just let it dry naturally. It gets too frizzy...LOL.
Got to go feed the dog. He's telling me he's hungry and I know the Beast won't do it when he's all dressed up. Your hands get very greasy tearing up the chicken and adding it to the rice. Love you all. Be happy. Get rid of negative people in your life. ***Hugs***
At least I am sure that the protein drinks I am having every day (I drink two...one around noon, another before I go to bed) are helping. He was pleased and surprised that I had some so high in protein (35g each). He said some of his patients use powder that they blend themselves but he's not sure how high in protein the powder is.
Another nice, fairly warm day today. The Beast announced that he is going to cut down a couple of the trees on our property over the next couple days. We planted every tree on both lots when we first moved in here. But the fungus in the ground that started the second or third year really took it's toll on most of the fruit trees. The granny apple tree was very hard hit and was the first one we had to put out of it's misery. I hate it when we have to get rid of any of them. Oh well.
Tonight is some kind of special church meeting at the Beast's church. Kind of like their Passover (only they aren't Jewish). I couldn't believe how early he got dressed for it but he was thinking it was just a regular meeting until he was all dressed. It starts an hour later than usual so he's been all dressed up with no place to go for a while. He won't leave for about a half hour yet.
Me? I'm going to take my shower and wash my hair. I will probably set it, too, since it looks awful when I just let it dry naturally. It gets too frizzy...LOL.
Got to go feed the dog. He's telling me he's hungry and I know the Beast won't do it when he's all dressed up. Your hands get very greasy tearing up the chicken and adding it to the rice. Love you all. Be happy. Get rid of negative people in your life. ***Hugs***
Monday, April 10, 2017
Tomorrow The Results And Recommendations.....
My appointment tomorrow is at 8:50am. Isn't that a weird time? I actually verified it three times since my hearing is getting so darn bad. I wasn't sure if I heard that right or not but when I said the numbers, the nurse assured me that was correct.
She also said the doctor has been using the first hour or two, depending on what he *has on his plate*, of his day at this office, is set up to discuss test results and options. He apparently had to start doing this now that his practice has gotten so large. I know that every time I go in, I see two or three new patients filling out the forms required. He's a good doctor and I know that we all love him for his excellent demeanor and skills. We recommend him to anyone that needs his kind of services.
I shouldn't be gone long. At least, I hope not. I have to get back here as soon as I can because the Beast will be gone (out with his church group) and we still don't dare leave Dennis alone for long. We don't want him chewing up anything like more scatter rugs, pillows or bedding. Oh lord, and I hope he doesn't start on the furniture. We aren't sure if he suffers from separation anxiety or not. At least, we aren't certain he does.
I was checking out how much hearing aids are and almost had a heart attack. They are expensive! The vainer you are, the more you pay. By that, I mean like my gf, Diane. She has two hearing aids that you really cannot see when they are inserted in her ears. They are incredibly tiny and fit down into the ear canal so that they are NOT visible unless you look right down into the canal. She paid....gulp!....$3500. EACH for them.
Of course, she is a (ret.) psychiatrist and made really good money so that wasn't a big deal to her but, my god! That's still a hell of a lot of money. I understand why people wear the hearing aids you can see easily. Those are a bit more reasonable. A bit. They are still expensive. One of the *girls* from my group that I went to HS with, has one that she paid $1000. for a couple years ago. Nothing special and she hides it pretty well with her hair. However, I am afraid I may need two of them. I really need to get my hearing tested but it kind of scares me. I do have a tough time hearing what people are saying a lot of the time. I know I need it. I probably don't hear about half of what is said to me. I hate to keep saying, *I'm sorry but you need to talk a bit louder.*
It got up to 78 today the last time I checked. It was really nice out with almost no breeze and bright, sunny clear skies. I saw a hummingbird outside today, looking for my feeder. I guess I know one thing I will have to do tomorrow when I get home. I know where one of them is but have to search for the second one. I think the Beast put that one somewhere and I forgot to ask him if he remembers where he put it. Ahh, heck. He more than likely doesn't so I will just have to check around and, perhaps, just buy another one. I have to put out two because the males are not nice to the females that try to feed. They get kind of possessive about this one that I have. It must me more attractive to them or something. Until they are sated, they will chase other males away from it.
The females don't even try to use it unless the males are done for the day. They just go to the second one automatically. They will share with other females. We gals are just nicer, even in birdland....LOL.
One year, I put out three feeders for the hummingbirds. I got the third one because of all the babies that started showing up. They were so cute but they had to have one with little perches. I worried about them getting too tired while they were learning to feed at them. They did use the perches, too, so I think that was a good idea. Last year, we didn't seem to have as many little ones as we did the year before. I hope we get more this year. I love to watch them. It's a real trip because they will hover in front of our faces once they get used to us again. That was always fun while we sat outside to have our coffee.
Well, time to get to bed. I have to get up early if I am to make the doctor's office on time. I need to get my motor going with a couple of cups of coffee in me or I feel crummy.
Love you all. ***Hugs***
She also said the doctor has been using the first hour or two, depending on what he *has on his plate*, of his day at this office, is set up to discuss test results and options. He apparently had to start doing this now that his practice has gotten so large. I know that every time I go in, I see two or three new patients filling out the forms required. He's a good doctor and I know that we all love him for his excellent demeanor and skills. We recommend him to anyone that needs his kind of services.
I shouldn't be gone long. At least, I hope not. I have to get back here as soon as I can because the Beast will be gone (out with his church group) and we still don't dare leave Dennis alone for long. We don't want him chewing up anything like more scatter rugs, pillows or bedding. Oh lord, and I hope he doesn't start on the furniture. We aren't sure if he suffers from separation anxiety or not. At least, we aren't certain he does.
I was checking out how much hearing aids are and almost had a heart attack. They are expensive! The vainer you are, the more you pay. By that, I mean like my gf, Diane. She has two hearing aids that you really cannot see when they are inserted in her ears. They are incredibly tiny and fit down into the ear canal so that they are NOT visible unless you look right down into the canal. She paid....gulp!....$3500. EACH for them.
Of course, she is a (ret.) psychiatrist and made really good money so that wasn't a big deal to her but, my god! That's still a hell of a lot of money. I understand why people wear the hearing aids you can see easily. Those are a bit more reasonable. A bit. They are still expensive. One of the *girls* from my group that I went to HS with, has one that she paid $1000. for a couple years ago. Nothing special and she hides it pretty well with her hair. However, I am afraid I may need two of them. I really need to get my hearing tested but it kind of scares me. I do have a tough time hearing what people are saying a lot of the time. I know I need it. I probably don't hear about half of what is said to me. I hate to keep saying, *I'm sorry but you need to talk a bit louder.*
It got up to 78 today the last time I checked. It was really nice out with almost no breeze and bright, sunny clear skies. I saw a hummingbird outside today, looking for my feeder. I guess I know one thing I will have to do tomorrow when I get home. I know where one of them is but have to search for the second one. I think the Beast put that one somewhere and I forgot to ask him if he remembers where he put it. Ahh, heck. He more than likely doesn't so I will just have to check around and, perhaps, just buy another one. I have to put out two because the males are not nice to the females that try to feed. They get kind of possessive about this one that I have. It must me more attractive to them or something. Until they are sated, they will chase other males away from it.
The females don't even try to use it unless the males are done for the day. They just go to the second one automatically. They will share with other females. We gals are just nicer, even in birdland....LOL.
One year, I put out three feeders for the hummingbirds. I got the third one because of all the babies that started showing up. They were so cute but they had to have one with little perches. I worried about them getting too tired while they were learning to feed at them. They did use the perches, too, so I think that was a good idea. Last year, we didn't seem to have as many little ones as we did the year before. I hope we get more this year. I love to watch them. It's a real trip because they will hover in front of our faces once they get used to us again. That was always fun while we sat outside to have our coffee.
Well, time to get to bed. I have to get up early if I am to make the doctor's office on time. I need to get my motor going with a couple of cups of coffee in me or I feel crummy.
Love you all. ***Hugs***
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Bad Dog!
Today was not a good day for Dennis. He was a very bad dog. He chewed up a piece of plywood that the Beast had put over a hole he had dug and then, after a rain, had played in and gotten incredibly muddy. The plywood was 4 ft by 2 ft and it was literally in very small pieces except for one piece he was working on when he was interrupted by the Beast. That one was only about a foot long and just a few inches wide.
The Beast was livid that he actually chewed that up but didn't yell and scream at him. He just talked very sternly to him and the dog hung his head. I showed the Beast the piece of wood that is fastened under the deck table that I suspect Dennis started chewing up. That worried him because it is a piece of pressure treated wood and it can make Dennis very sick.
The dog is so very good when he's being good. But when he gets into his chewing moods, he's just unpredictable. You don't know what he will chew next.
Dennis and Diane came over to visit for a bit and brought a bunch of magazines full of recipes. There are a LOT of magazines which she didn't prepare me for getting but I really thought I would give them to the Princess. She's always looking to try new things. I'll glance through a few of them but I'm not really all that excited about trying to make new dishes these days. There are just the two of us here and we don't eat all that much when we eat.
Dennis and Diane only stayed about an hour and then went home. I am having a tough time hearing clearly these days with my sinuses always filling up due to my allergies. My ears feel clogged up. I may have to make an appointment with the Beast's ear doctor to make sure my ears don't have an infection or some other problem.
Time for bed. Love you all. Be good. Be kind. ***Hugs***
The Beast was livid that he actually chewed that up but didn't yell and scream at him. He just talked very sternly to him and the dog hung his head. I showed the Beast the piece of wood that is fastened under the deck table that I suspect Dennis started chewing up. That worried him because it is a piece of pressure treated wood and it can make Dennis very sick.
The dog is so very good when he's being good. But when he gets into his chewing moods, he's just unpredictable. You don't know what he will chew next.
Dennis and Diane came over to visit for a bit and brought a bunch of magazines full of recipes. There are a LOT of magazines which she didn't prepare me for getting but I really thought I would give them to the Princess. She's always looking to try new things. I'll glance through a few of them but I'm not really all that excited about trying to make new dishes these days. There are just the two of us here and we don't eat all that much when we eat.
Dennis and Diane only stayed about an hour and then went home. I am having a tough time hearing clearly these days with my sinuses always filling up due to my allergies. My ears feel clogged up. I may have to make an appointment with the Beast's ear doctor to make sure my ears don't have an infection or some other problem.
Time for bed. Love you all. Be good. Be kind. ***Hugs***
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Trying New Things....
The Beast has been seemingly entranced by some of the unusual bread/cake items that Publix makes. We've tried Mountain bread, Cranberry-Walnut (which tastes more like a cake than a bread), and a bread that I forget the name of but it has walnuts, raisins and apricot in it. They look much like a pound cake but are not as crumbly. The Mountain bread is a round loaf that has flour sprinkled on top. I have no idea why except it may just visually identify it as mountain bread.
The Beast has been trying to add different things to our diet to keep us from skipping/missing meals because we just don't have an appetite for some of the usual things we eat. You DO get into a rut at times and nothing appeals to you.
I am drinking my two cans of protein (the product is called Pure Protein) and I found out why they say to shake it gently. I was watching TV and shaking the can kind of vigorously but when I went to open it, you would have thought it was a soda by the way it spurted. Luckily, it isn't carbonated so it was just a big bunch of bubbles that spurted out but didn't overflow. Next time I will shake it vigorously but will give it time to settle down a bit before I open it. I know that drinks like the protein will have some of the flavoring settle on the bottom of the cans. I found out this did from the first one that I drank. I didn't shake it *vigorously*.
Every time the Beast goes to Publix to buy something specific like the Boar's Head lunch meats, he always comes home with one of their Subs. Today it was the roast beef one with lots of goodies (he had them put tomatoes, onions, lettuce and, for me, jalapenos). He knows what I like....LOL
When we get lunch meat from there, he will buy some of their Chicago Italian bread. I love it and it really does make me think of Chicago. Mostly when I was a kid. I loved the crunchy crust, especially with lots of butter and eating spaghetti. That was always a treat. We didn't often get Italian bread. Of course, when you have seven kids, a loaf doesn't go very far.
Today I cleaned the deck and the table. The table was pretty dirty after being outside all winter. The rain helps wash off a lot of the dirt that builds up so it wasn't like it had months of dirt on it. Just the pollen and dirt since the last good rainfall. But we wanted to sit outside once it warmed up and drink our coffee. It won't be long and I'll be making sweet tea again.
We don't have any rain or significant weather predicted until Wednesday and even then it's only a 30% chance of rain. I get the predictions from two different sources and it always surprises me at how different they can be at times. Right now, they almost match except the weather channel says only a 20% chance of rain showers.
The Beast has started clearing the vegetable boxes so that he can plant his tomatoes and a green pepper plant. I asked him to plant a jalapeno, too. Those always do well for us and I do use them in cooking. I just wish the stores around here (and nurseries) carried rosy tipped lettuce seeds. I raised that in my garden a few times and it is really great tasting. Plus, you cut it and it keeps growing until the first frost. But, in truth, I am not sure that I am actually up to taking care of it. This getting old is a bitch!
Time to get ready for bed. Love you all. Be happy. Be kind to everyone, even if they are not nice to you. Your kindness might actually make their day. ***Hugs***
The Beast has been trying to add different things to our diet to keep us from skipping/missing meals because we just don't have an appetite for some of the usual things we eat. You DO get into a rut at times and nothing appeals to you.
I am drinking my two cans of protein (the product is called Pure Protein) and I found out why they say to shake it gently. I was watching TV and shaking the can kind of vigorously but when I went to open it, you would have thought it was a soda by the way it spurted. Luckily, it isn't carbonated so it was just a big bunch of bubbles that spurted out but didn't overflow. Next time I will shake it vigorously but will give it time to settle down a bit before I open it. I know that drinks like the protein will have some of the flavoring settle on the bottom of the cans. I found out this did from the first one that I drank. I didn't shake it *vigorously*.
Every time the Beast goes to Publix to buy something specific like the Boar's Head lunch meats, he always comes home with one of their Subs. Today it was the roast beef one with lots of goodies (he had them put tomatoes, onions, lettuce and, for me, jalapenos). He knows what I like....LOL
When we get lunch meat from there, he will buy some of their Chicago Italian bread. I love it and it really does make me think of Chicago. Mostly when I was a kid. I loved the crunchy crust, especially with lots of butter and eating spaghetti. That was always a treat. We didn't often get Italian bread. Of course, when you have seven kids, a loaf doesn't go very far.
Today I cleaned the deck and the table. The table was pretty dirty after being outside all winter. The rain helps wash off a lot of the dirt that builds up so it wasn't like it had months of dirt on it. Just the pollen and dirt since the last good rainfall. But we wanted to sit outside once it warmed up and drink our coffee. It won't be long and I'll be making sweet tea again.
We don't have any rain or significant weather predicted until Wednesday and even then it's only a 30% chance of rain. I get the predictions from two different sources and it always surprises me at how different they can be at times. Right now, they almost match except the weather channel says only a 20% chance of rain showers.
The Beast has started clearing the vegetable boxes so that he can plant his tomatoes and a green pepper plant. I asked him to plant a jalapeno, too. Those always do well for us and I do use them in cooking. I just wish the stores around here (and nurseries) carried rosy tipped lettuce seeds. I raised that in my garden a few times and it is really great tasting. Plus, you cut it and it keeps growing until the first frost. But, in truth, I am not sure that I am actually up to taking care of it. This getting old is a bitch!
Time to get ready for bed. Love you all. Be happy. Be kind to everyone, even if they are not nice to you. Your kindness might actually make their day. ***Hugs***
Friday, April 7, 2017
A Long Wait....
Today was my CT scan and I got there about 20 minutes before my scheduled appointment. Ha! Ha! Ha! Talk about hurry up and wait....sheesh!
Usually they are very quick and efficient. Today was a different story. Of course, my doctor was partly to blame for not telling me he had ordered it *with contrast*. It requires that I get a BUN and Creatnine test plus he ordered a SMAC24. The BUN and Creatnine test had to be run and the results given to the tech that gives the CT scan. I gather that tells him something important that might require adjusting the dosage of the iodine or something else important.
I waited over an hour and a half for the tests to be run before the tech got the results and finally came to get me. Then the nurse asked me questions that they already have the answers to on their computer. I had to correct the medication list they had since I no longer take the Plavix or full strength aspirin and they didn't have my IBS-D medication listed. Then the struggle to insert a catheter for the iodine contrast solution. Yikes!
The first nurse blew two veins on me. Typical. She got another nurse to make the attempt and she was finally successful but.... When she pulled the end cap off in order to flush some saline into it, the blood gushed out like crazy. She did manage to get it stopped and then put a different cap on it until the tech got me hooked up with the saline and iodine solution.
The scan itself took less time to accomplish than it took to get the catheter in. I kid you not. As soon as it was done, I was out of there and on my way home.
I picked up Chinese for dinner from our favorite place. I love their egg fu yung. Especially the gravy. Their egg rolls are also yummy. We use our own mustard and duck sauce for them, however. I made us some egg drop soup (it's really easy to make) and we also had some sweet/sour pork. Talk about being full!
My bff, Carol, sent me two cases of protein shakes. I was shocked to see that they each had 35 g of protein in each drink. Only 170 calories and 7g of sugar. But they also have 100% of the recommended daily calcium requirement. She said she researched the drinks and this brand was the best AND had the most positive comments. I tried one after dinner (remember the doctor wants me to drink TWO of them every day) and the flavor (Frosty Chocolate) is on the mild side but it improved when the drink was chilled when I had one later. She says *we* can try other flavors later....LOL!
Time for me to get back to bed. I just woke up to use the bathroom (I got almost four hours straight of sleep!) and remembered I hadn't done my blog for the day. It was nice and sunny but a cold wind killed what might have been a really great day. We have high wind warnings tonight until 7am AND patches of frost predicted. Oh well! But 70 degrees warm tomorrow for a high. Each day for the next four days it is supposed to get warmer until we hit 80 by Wednesday. Can Spring really be here this time?
Love you all. Be happy. Take the time to have a few laughs today. It's healing and also enjoyable. *wink* ***Hugs***
Usually they are very quick and efficient. Today was a different story. Of course, my doctor was partly to blame for not telling me he had ordered it *with contrast*. It requires that I get a BUN and Creatnine test plus he ordered a SMAC24. The BUN and Creatnine test had to be run and the results given to the tech that gives the CT scan. I gather that tells him something important that might require adjusting the dosage of the iodine or something else important.
I waited over an hour and a half for the tests to be run before the tech got the results and finally came to get me. Then the nurse asked me questions that they already have the answers to on their computer. I had to correct the medication list they had since I no longer take the Plavix or full strength aspirin and they didn't have my IBS-D medication listed. Then the struggle to insert a catheter for the iodine contrast solution. Yikes!
The first nurse blew two veins on me. Typical. She got another nurse to make the attempt and she was finally successful but.... When she pulled the end cap off in order to flush some saline into it, the blood gushed out like crazy. She did manage to get it stopped and then put a different cap on it until the tech got me hooked up with the saline and iodine solution.
The scan itself took less time to accomplish than it took to get the catheter in. I kid you not. As soon as it was done, I was out of there and on my way home.
I picked up Chinese for dinner from our favorite place. I love their egg fu yung. Especially the gravy. Their egg rolls are also yummy. We use our own mustard and duck sauce for them, however. I made us some egg drop soup (it's really easy to make) and we also had some sweet/sour pork. Talk about being full!
My bff, Carol, sent me two cases of protein shakes. I was shocked to see that they each had 35 g of protein in each drink. Only 170 calories and 7g of sugar. But they also have 100% of the recommended daily calcium requirement. She said she researched the drinks and this brand was the best AND had the most positive comments. I tried one after dinner (remember the doctor wants me to drink TWO of them every day) and the flavor (Frosty Chocolate) is on the mild side but it improved when the drink was chilled when I had one later. She says *we* can try other flavors later....LOL!
Time for me to get back to bed. I just woke up to use the bathroom (I got almost four hours straight of sleep!) and remembered I hadn't done my blog for the day. It was nice and sunny but a cold wind killed what might have been a really great day. We have high wind warnings tonight until 7am AND patches of frost predicted. Oh well! But 70 degrees warm tomorrow for a high. Each day for the next four days it is supposed to get warmer until we hit 80 by Wednesday. Can Spring really be here this time?
Love you all. Be happy. Take the time to have a few laughs today. It's healing and also enjoyable. *wink* ***Hugs***
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Chewlee Gets To Visit....
Johnnycakes was a pallbearer at his great-uncle's funeral today and the Princess called the Beast to see if he would pick up Chewlee from school. Of course, he did and she came into my computer room to give me a hug and tell me that she missed seeing me. She loves the new house but says she liked when they lived closer to us so she could see us more often. I told her that I really did miss her, too.
She was in a nice, chatty mood and I was struck by how tall she is getting. She bragged to me that her feet were now bigger than Sheepie's. In fact, Sheepie gave her some shoes that were a little big on her and Chewlee said they fit her to a *T*. She said one or two of them were actually a bit tight.
She got her hair trimmed, which was a shame but she said it doesn't take much for her to wash it any more and it doesn't get all tangled up now. It's hard to believe she will be 10 years old at the end of next month. It seems like such a short time ago that we were changing her diapers or she was waiting on the front steps with me for her bus to go to school at 6:30am. She's now in fourth grade and school will be out in a short time for summer vacation.
When the Princess got here to pick Chewlee up, Gunner was sound asleep in the car so it was a quick hug and kiss from Chewlee and they left for home. It was almost 3 hours that she was here but it went so fast!
Tomorrow I get my CT scan and then I will see my doctor on Tuesday. At 8:50am! Isn't that a weird time? I'll be there early, regardless, since there are usually a few no-shows that early in the morning. I'll be anxious to hear what the CT scan showed. I'll be sure to let you know when I find out.
My allergies were in full swing today since it was so darn windy. The Beast forgot to latch the gate for the back yard so, when I let Dennis out to do his duty, he took advantage of the fact that the wind had blown the gate wide open. I discovered him out front but he did come in the house after I called him. He knew he wasn't supposed to be out front because he went right into the bedroom and laid down with his head away from the door. I think he thought I was going to yell at him but, because he came when I called him, I just let him be. He's learning.
The wind was both cold and fierce. The weatherman said the gusts were around 40mph. I believe it. It sure kept the house cold every time the door was opened. The heat just leached out. I spent a lot of time underneath the electric blanket....LOL. I do NOT do well in cold weather. Or windy. Not with my allergies. I do a lot of sneezing and blowing my nose. I'll be doing that for the next few months. Ugh!
Well, time to get to bed. I'm tired. I'll just finish up this protein drink I have and hope for a good night's sleep. I've actually been getting 3 hours or more sleep at a time before I have to get up and use the bathroom. Progress!
Spend some time with those people you love and who also love you. Life is too short to waste on negative people or those with unforgiving hearts. Be happy. ***Hugs***
She was in a nice, chatty mood and I was struck by how tall she is getting. She bragged to me that her feet were now bigger than Sheepie's. In fact, Sheepie gave her some shoes that were a little big on her and Chewlee said they fit her to a *T*. She said one or two of them were actually a bit tight.
She got her hair trimmed, which was a shame but she said it doesn't take much for her to wash it any more and it doesn't get all tangled up now. It's hard to believe she will be 10 years old at the end of next month. It seems like such a short time ago that we were changing her diapers or she was waiting on the front steps with me for her bus to go to school at 6:30am. She's now in fourth grade and school will be out in a short time for summer vacation.
When the Princess got here to pick Chewlee up, Gunner was sound asleep in the car so it was a quick hug and kiss from Chewlee and they left for home. It was almost 3 hours that she was here but it went so fast!
Tomorrow I get my CT scan and then I will see my doctor on Tuesday. At 8:50am! Isn't that a weird time? I'll be there early, regardless, since there are usually a few no-shows that early in the morning. I'll be anxious to hear what the CT scan showed. I'll be sure to let you know when I find out.
My allergies were in full swing today since it was so darn windy. The Beast forgot to latch the gate for the back yard so, when I let Dennis out to do his duty, he took advantage of the fact that the wind had blown the gate wide open. I discovered him out front but he did come in the house after I called him. He knew he wasn't supposed to be out front because he went right into the bedroom and laid down with his head away from the door. I think he thought I was going to yell at him but, because he came when I called him, I just let him be. He's learning.
The wind was both cold and fierce. The weatherman said the gusts were around 40mph. I believe it. It sure kept the house cold every time the door was opened. The heat just leached out. I spent a lot of time underneath the electric blanket....LOL. I do NOT do well in cold weather. Or windy. Not with my allergies. I do a lot of sneezing and blowing my nose. I'll be doing that for the next few months. Ugh!
Well, time to get to bed. I'm tired. I'll just finish up this protein drink I have and hope for a good night's sleep. I've actually been getting 3 hours or more sleep at a time before I have to get up and use the bathroom. Progress!
Spend some time with those people you love and who also love you. Life is too short to waste on negative people or those with unforgiving hearts. Be happy. ***Hugs***
The Problem With Getting Old....
Unfortunately, getting old is not preventable. It just happens to us all. When we are young, we can't wait to be *older* for many reasons. But what is so sad and frustrating is that we remain young at heart but no one can see that. It's not something that can be seen. It is only felt. That old person in the mirror isn't US! No, no, no. Sad but true. We must face the fact that we are NOT as young as we feel at heart.
We are trapped inside a body that is suffering from old age. It means we have health issues, aches and pains, problems with our bladder and bowel as well as all the wrinkles and hair that betrays the young person that is trapped in a body that is rapidly headed towards our doom.
Climbing stairs or walking any distance can be a real problem because we lose strength and endurance. We become one of those old folks we use to feel sorry for when we were young and healthy. We never identified with them because *we* were never going to get old.....not like *that*! Were we dumb or not?
You never think that you might not be around to see those grandchildren or great-grandchildren graduate from high school, go to college, get married and have children of their own. That's a hard fact to face when your heart is young but not your body. It betrays you.
You lose aunts, uncles, parents....even friends that are the same age.... to that dark unknown that we call death. You may have expected to lose some of those people you love because they were *old* but you never expected to really join their ranks and BE old, too. We all must face the fact that we will not be here forever. At some point, our bodies will fail and we will breathe our last breath. The best we can hope for is that we will live on in someone's memory and be missed. I hope that I am a good memory for the people that *I* love who will remain behind. It makes my heart hurt to think that I won't be here for some of the wonderful (or hurtful) things that will happen to them. I won't be able to show them that they are (or were) loved. I won't be able to comfort them when they need it.
We don't get a book of instructions on how to raise children to be great adults. Or how to comfort those that have hearts that are broken. We just do the best we can with what we know from our own experience and hope that we can help or offer some kind of comfort to them. I think that's kind of sad. The very best you can expect is that they are happy and know they were loved by you. That is a legacy that is irreplaceable. Okay, enough of being maudlin.
My bff, Carol, informed me that she is sending me some protein drinks that she hopes I enjoy. The flavor is called *Frosty Chocolate* and she has not tasted them but says the comments she read were good ones. She wants me to get healthy and feel good and I love her for that. She has such a great heart. I really love her to the moon and back. I feel like I have known her all my life and we have never met in person. We've just spent the last few years, since we met online, chatting or talking on the phone about everything.
We talked about our lives, our loved ones, our health problems....anything and everything. We share a lot of things in common, which was kind of shocking. But it's nice to connect and be able to understand what someone is going through. To offer comfort and even share a few laughs with someone who has no agenda or anything to prove. I wish someone like her in everyone's life. It's a true joy.
It was an icky kind of day today. Warm but storm threatening. Some of what we could have experienced from the horrible weather our area of the country had today passed us by. For that, I am thankful. I stayed in my pj's all day....LOL. I made us dinner tonight (fish, stuffing and cole slaw) and it tasted wonderful. I'm glad that I felt good today because the Beast had an incredible headache and barely did anything he didn't have to because of it. He gets those on occasion. I think it's because of his eye problem. He pushes himself too much sometimes.
I fell asleep around 8:30 or so and woke up around 1:30am. I decided I needed to get this post done and so here it is. Love you all. I'm heading back to bed now. ***Hugs***
We are trapped inside a body that is suffering from old age. It means we have health issues, aches and pains, problems with our bladder and bowel as well as all the wrinkles and hair that betrays the young person that is trapped in a body that is rapidly headed towards our doom.
Climbing stairs or walking any distance can be a real problem because we lose strength and endurance. We become one of those old folks we use to feel sorry for when we were young and healthy. We never identified with them because *we* were never going to get old.....not like *that*! Were we dumb or not?
You never think that you might not be around to see those grandchildren or great-grandchildren graduate from high school, go to college, get married and have children of their own. That's a hard fact to face when your heart is young but not your body. It betrays you.
You lose aunts, uncles, parents....even friends that are the same age.... to that dark unknown that we call death. You may have expected to lose some of those people you love because they were *old* but you never expected to really join their ranks and BE old, too. We all must face the fact that we will not be here forever. At some point, our bodies will fail and we will breathe our last breath. The best we can hope for is that we will live on in someone's memory and be missed. I hope that I am a good memory for the people that *I* love who will remain behind. It makes my heart hurt to think that I won't be here for some of the wonderful (or hurtful) things that will happen to them. I won't be able to show them that they are (or were) loved. I won't be able to comfort them when they need it.
We don't get a book of instructions on how to raise children to be great adults. Or how to comfort those that have hearts that are broken. We just do the best we can with what we know from our own experience and hope that we can help or offer some kind of comfort to them. I think that's kind of sad. The very best you can expect is that they are happy and know they were loved by you. That is a legacy that is irreplaceable. Okay, enough of being maudlin.
My bff, Carol, informed me that she is sending me some protein drinks that she hopes I enjoy. The flavor is called *Frosty Chocolate* and she has not tasted them but says the comments she read were good ones. She wants me to get healthy and feel good and I love her for that. She has such a great heart. I really love her to the moon and back. I feel like I have known her all my life and we have never met in person. We've just spent the last few years, since we met online, chatting or talking on the phone about everything.
We talked about our lives, our loved ones, our health problems....anything and everything. We share a lot of things in common, which was kind of shocking. But it's nice to connect and be able to understand what someone is going through. To offer comfort and even share a few laughs with someone who has no agenda or anything to prove. I wish someone like her in everyone's life. It's a true joy.
It was an icky kind of day today. Warm but storm threatening. Some of what we could have experienced from the horrible weather our area of the country had today passed us by. For that, I am thankful. I stayed in my pj's all day....LOL. I made us dinner tonight (fish, stuffing and cole slaw) and it tasted wonderful. I'm glad that I felt good today because the Beast had an incredible headache and barely did anything he didn't have to because of it. He gets those on occasion. I think it's because of his eye problem. He pushes himself too much sometimes.
I fell asleep around 8:30 or so and woke up around 1:30am. I decided I needed to get this post done and so here it is. Love you all. I'm heading back to bed now. ***Hugs***
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Questions And More Questions.....
I saw my vascular doctor today as planned. What I got was a lot of questions from him. Was I having any problems or was I worried about eating anything? Did any particular food give me any problems? How did I feel in general? Was I putting on any weight at all? And on and on.
I really thought he would tell me what the Doppler showed but he just said that he was ordering a CT scan on my abdomen and pelvic area plus my legs so that he could check on how everything was. He said if it showed that the narrowing that was found (which he didn't necessarily feel needed any intervention) was not interfering with my digestion, then nothing more would need to be done except to monitor it. That was kind of a relief to me. I was worried about more damn surgery and, since I am not having a problem that I can discern right now, I really was against any suggestion of that possibility.
I have to see him in two or three weeks and he wants me to eat a lot of protein between now and then. No skipping meals. He says I look too thin and, when I told him I had lost 16 lbs in the hospital, he was shocked. I only weigh 116 lbs right now and he says he wants me to gain at least 4-5 lbs between now and when he sees me again. So eat I must. I am also supposed to drink at least one protein drink each day (he would prefer I drank two! Has he priced those things lately? They are NOT cheap!)
So, tomorrow is the lunch with Diane. I didn't go to Cee's house after my doctor's appointment partly because I was a bit depressed after meeting with the doctor and also because I had gotten up late, rushed around and hadn't taken my pills before I left. When I don't take my IBS-D pills first thing, I suffer for that and I really didn't want to have to deal with that. Or have HER have to deal with that either...LOL!
Well, I've taken my shower and set my hair. It's almost bed time for me so I will bid you all good night. Have a great week. ***Hugs***
I really thought he would tell me what the Doppler showed but he just said that he was ordering a CT scan on my abdomen and pelvic area plus my legs so that he could check on how everything was. He said if it showed that the narrowing that was found (which he didn't necessarily feel needed any intervention) was not interfering with my digestion, then nothing more would need to be done except to monitor it. That was kind of a relief to me. I was worried about more damn surgery and, since I am not having a problem that I can discern right now, I really was against any suggestion of that possibility.
I have to see him in two or three weeks and he wants me to eat a lot of protein between now and then. No skipping meals. He says I look too thin and, when I told him I had lost 16 lbs in the hospital, he was shocked. I only weigh 116 lbs right now and he says he wants me to gain at least 4-5 lbs between now and when he sees me again. So eat I must. I am also supposed to drink at least one protein drink each day (he would prefer I drank two! Has he priced those things lately? They are NOT cheap!)
So, tomorrow is the lunch with Diane. I didn't go to Cee's house after my doctor's appointment partly because I was a bit depressed after meeting with the doctor and also because I had gotten up late, rushed around and hadn't taken my pills before I left. When I don't take my IBS-D pills first thing, I suffer for that and I really didn't want to have to deal with that. Or have HER have to deal with that either...LOL!
Well, I've taken my shower and set my hair. It's almost bed time for me so I will bid you all good night. Have a great week. ***Hugs***
Monday, April 3, 2017
Wow! Cherries At Last?
When we first moved into this house 10+ years ago, we planted a chitload of cherry trees. The first year was great except the birds attacked the cherries the day they ripened and literally stripped the tree bare. Well, almost bare. We did get a few that they either missed or were too full to finish. I kid you not!
Then we got that fungus or whatever the hell it is/was and it really just about killed off the fruit trees. They still produced leaves but sure didn't produce any fruit that didn't rot before it even ripened. After that, they just never blossomed. Until this year...in fact, just a two days ago one of the cherry trees burst into a humongous number of blooms. Today another of the trees bloomed. We haven't seen blooms on them in seven years! Keep your fingers crossed that we DO get cherries this year AND that we can keep the local cardinal flock away from the fruit.
It was a very weird night and day. It DID warm up again today but...last night was the strangest storm. Lots of thunder and lightning but it was distant. More in the higher elevations of our area of the mountains. But it was like it was stalled (clouds get caught on the peaks, perhaps?) because it went on for several hours. Every once in a while there would be a loud *BOOM* and it woke me up a time or two.
Today was pretty much overcast although we did get some sun for short periods of time. But there was no rain after the rain we DID get early this morning. Just dismal skies...yuk!
Diane called me today to verify our luncheon date on Wednesday. She also has an appointment on Tuesday and found out she will have to stick around for about two hours or so. She's going to get her *in canal* hearing aids cleaned. I guess they get wax in them after a while and, since they are so tiny, they must be cleaned by the audiologist. They also need the tabs that allow her to remove them replaced since they broke and she has to use tweezers to remove them. So Wednesday was a better choice. I'll talk to Cee tomorrow after my doctor's appointment. She doesn't have to come along but we plan on going to our favorite (and secret) restaurant. Good food, nice bar and not expensive. We just don't tell anyone about it so we have a place we can get away from it all (and EVERYONE).
The bartender we like pours a mean drink so we can sip it and have it last. We usually have two at the most. Sometimes just one will do. You would be amazed at how long one will last. Don't worry. We always tip generously. If we are taking up space (or it gets busy), we figure they still need a good tip. We both (Cee and I) worked the service industry so we know how much tips matter. I loved working as a bartender. Of course, I worked food industry, too, when I was young. It's tough being on your feet all day and making sure everyone gets their food in a timely manner.
I have to get showered and I think I am going to brave curlers tonight since the Beast is asleep already (and the dog and cat, too). The sound of the blow dryer would wake them. It needs a silencer....LOL.
Love you all. Remember, life is short so don't hang out with *toxic* people. Enjoy the people that make you laugh and smile. The rest you don't need. ***Hugs***
Then we got that fungus or whatever the hell it is/was and it really just about killed off the fruit trees. They still produced leaves but sure didn't produce any fruit that didn't rot before it even ripened. After that, they just never blossomed. Until this year...in fact, just a two days ago one of the cherry trees burst into a humongous number of blooms. Today another of the trees bloomed. We haven't seen blooms on them in seven years! Keep your fingers crossed that we DO get cherries this year AND that we can keep the local cardinal flock away from the fruit.
It was a very weird night and day. It DID warm up again today but...last night was the strangest storm. Lots of thunder and lightning but it was distant. More in the higher elevations of our area of the mountains. But it was like it was stalled (clouds get caught on the peaks, perhaps?) because it went on for several hours. Every once in a while there would be a loud *BOOM* and it woke me up a time or two.
Today was pretty much overcast although we did get some sun for short periods of time. But there was no rain after the rain we DID get early this morning. Just dismal skies...yuk!
Diane called me today to verify our luncheon date on Wednesday. She also has an appointment on Tuesday and found out she will have to stick around for about two hours or so. She's going to get her *in canal* hearing aids cleaned. I guess they get wax in them after a while and, since they are so tiny, they must be cleaned by the audiologist. They also need the tabs that allow her to remove them replaced since they broke and she has to use tweezers to remove them. So Wednesday was a better choice. I'll talk to Cee tomorrow after my doctor's appointment. She doesn't have to come along but we plan on going to our favorite (and secret) restaurant. Good food, nice bar and not expensive. We just don't tell anyone about it so we have a place we can get away from it all (and EVERYONE).
The bartender we like pours a mean drink so we can sip it and have it last. We usually have two at the most. Sometimes just one will do. You would be amazed at how long one will last. Don't worry. We always tip generously. If we are taking up space (or it gets busy), we figure they still need a good tip. We both (Cee and I) worked the service industry so we know how much tips matter. I loved working as a bartender. Of course, I worked food industry, too, when I was young. It's tough being on your feet all day and making sure everyone gets their food in a timely manner.
I have to get showered and I think I am going to brave curlers tonight since the Beast is asleep already (and the dog and cat, too). The sound of the blow dryer would wake them. It needs a silencer....LOL.
Love you all. Remember, life is short so don't hang out with *toxic* people. Enjoy the people that make you laugh and smile. The rest you don't need. ***Hugs***
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Time Is Going By So Darn Fast.....
Yesterday, one of the girls that I meet up with every year, sent me an email so she can plan just when our get-together will take place this year. For some reason, they always find out when I plan on coming up to Chicago before they set a date. Just why I am the one that seems to be the linchpin for it all, I have no clue. If I can remember to ask, I may try to find out why that is. I am not the only one that comes from out-of-state. Some of our crowd live in other states....Oklahoma, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan...you get the idea. This is the way it has worked for damn near 25 years now. It all started when we had our class reunion that was the 25th anniversary of our graduations.
When we get together, it 's like we just saw each other a week or so ago, not a full year. We know each other well and still have a blast getting together. What's funny is that the people around us have fun, too. We have a few drinks, eat lunch and, on occasion, dinner when we have a difficult time ending our day with each other. I've only missed being there twice. Once when the Beast had cancer of the prostate and was recuperating from the surgery and another time due to the arterial bypass surgery that I had (the first leg).
Most of us are retired (a few have ranches or work part-time) so we could actually meet any time during the year. I hate snow and ice and especially in Chicago. Been there, endured that and it can be scary with all the river bridges and black ice. I really haven't dealt much with that since shortly after the Beast and I got married. I'm really spoiled after living in Florida for much of my married life (it will be 53 years on August 1st).
There was a brief period where we moved back to Chicago when my kids were very young and then the 5 years we spent in San Diego. Even living here in Alabama is a breeze since we hardly ever get snow and very little black ice. Our winters are just mild in comparison to Chicago. I am willing to travel there during any season except winter. But June is usually fairly mild weather in Chicago and it's the nicer part of (early) summer.
If Cee doesn't want to go up with me, I don't know what I will do. Perhaps take Julianna with me? I'll have to wait and see. The Beast spent most of the day just resting. His leg was really causing him a lot of pain. From the way he talks, it's a bit like neuropathy in the whole leg all the time.
When he spends time walking long distances, he suffers from the muscles all tightening up and a lot of weakness. It always takes him a day or more to recuperate. Saturday was one of those days due to the church meeting. Even though he got there early, there was no space left in the handicapped area. It was a long walk to and from the car. He had to walk to the car at lunchtime to get his little cooler with his lunch in it. Then back again to put the cooler in the car so he wouldn't have to worry about it (or forget he had it with him).
I'm ready for bed (it's almost 11pm) so I bid you all a good night and an even better day. Stay healthy. Be happy. ***Hugs***
When we get together, it 's like we just saw each other a week or so ago, not a full year. We know each other well and still have a blast getting together. What's funny is that the people around us have fun, too. We have a few drinks, eat lunch and, on occasion, dinner when we have a difficult time ending our day with each other. I've only missed being there twice. Once when the Beast had cancer of the prostate and was recuperating from the surgery and another time due to the arterial bypass surgery that I had (the first leg).
Most of us are retired (a few have ranches or work part-time) so we could actually meet any time during the year. I hate snow and ice and especially in Chicago. Been there, endured that and it can be scary with all the river bridges and black ice. I really haven't dealt much with that since shortly after the Beast and I got married. I'm really spoiled after living in Florida for much of my married life (it will be 53 years on August 1st).
There was a brief period where we moved back to Chicago when my kids were very young and then the 5 years we spent in San Diego. Even living here in Alabama is a breeze since we hardly ever get snow and very little black ice. Our winters are just mild in comparison to Chicago. I am willing to travel there during any season except winter. But June is usually fairly mild weather in Chicago and it's the nicer part of (early) summer.
If Cee doesn't want to go up with me, I don't know what I will do. Perhaps take Julianna with me? I'll have to wait and see. The Beast spent most of the day just resting. His leg was really causing him a lot of pain. From the way he talks, it's a bit like neuropathy in the whole leg all the time.
When he spends time walking long distances, he suffers from the muscles all tightening up and a lot of weakness. It always takes him a day or more to recuperate. Saturday was one of those days due to the church meeting. Even though he got there early, there was no space left in the handicapped area. It was a long walk to and from the car. He had to walk to the car at lunchtime to get his little cooler with his lunch in it. Then back again to put the cooler in the car so he wouldn't have to worry about it (or forget he had it with him).
I'm ready for bed (it's almost 11pm) so I bid you all a good night and an even better day. Stay healthy. Be happy. ***Hugs***
Saturday, April 1, 2017
A Day Well Spent But Too Short....
I woke up at 6:30am today. I never heard the Beast get up and he didn't wake me but I think I must have heard him leave. Otherwise, there was no reason to wake up. Dennis didn't get up with him either and was sound asleep on the bed. I thought that was actually funny since he is usually the Beast's shadow and even sleeps with one paw on the Beast's leg.
With me, he cuddles up to my neck and his hot breath wakes me up a lot but I guess he was just plain tired today. He slept even after I got up and was moving around.
I didn't feed him until around 9:30am and he ate like a little pig but at least he's neat. He cleans up everything. I went out and got myself a little darker toner for my hair. It was just too light for my skin color (and my age!). I also treated myself and bought some of the hot wings I like and had those for my lunch. Later in the afternoon, I got salad hungry and had a nice bowl of salad.
The Beast never met up with his sister. She and her friend didn't even wake up until around 12:30pm and *had things to do to close up the condo*. She figured they wouldn't hit Huntsville area until around 9pm. At that rate, it will take them 3-4 days to drive back to Chicago....LOL. So he didn't wait around for her.
He bought some Breakfast bread and made us some of his really great French toast using it. It tasted really great. It has nuts and fruit in it and, with the way the Beast makes the batter, it was pure luxury to eat. But, it was a bit of a disappointment that he was home by 6pm instead of the 9 or later time that it would have been if he had met up with his sister for dinner. Oh well.
I did hear him tell his brother he intended to come up to Chicago to visit so I have that hope in the future. I just hope he isn't planning on traveling with me up there at the end of June.
Well, I am tired. I've been up all day long since it was nice this afternoon so I played out back with the dog for a bit and never did take a nap. I also talked with Diane for a while and she wants to go out to lunch on Tuesday or Wednesday next week. She even told me to ask Cee if she wanted to go with us. I'll have to call her and talk to her about that.
Love you all. I hope you have a great day. ***Hugs***
With me, he cuddles up to my neck and his hot breath wakes me up a lot but I guess he was just plain tired today. He slept even after I got up and was moving around.
I didn't feed him until around 9:30am and he ate like a little pig but at least he's neat. He cleans up everything. I went out and got myself a little darker toner for my hair. It was just too light for my skin color (and my age!). I also treated myself and bought some of the hot wings I like and had those for my lunch. Later in the afternoon, I got salad hungry and had a nice bowl of salad.
The Beast never met up with his sister. She and her friend didn't even wake up until around 12:30pm and *had things to do to close up the condo*. She figured they wouldn't hit Huntsville area until around 9pm. At that rate, it will take them 3-4 days to drive back to Chicago....LOL. So he didn't wait around for her.
He bought some Breakfast bread and made us some of his really great French toast using it. It tasted really great. It has nuts and fruit in it and, with the way the Beast makes the batter, it was pure luxury to eat. But, it was a bit of a disappointment that he was home by 6pm instead of the 9 or later time that it would have been if he had met up with his sister for dinner. Oh well.
I did hear him tell his brother he intended to come up to Chicago to visit so I have that hope in the future. I just hope he isn't planning on traveling with me up there at the end of June.
Well, I am tired. I've been up all day long since it was nice this afternoon so I played out back with the dog for a bit and never did take a nap. I also talked with Diane for a while and she wants to go out to lunch on Tuesday or Wednesday next week. She even told me to ask Cee if she wanted to go with us. I'll have to call her and talk to her about that.
Love you all. I hope you have a great day. ***Hugs***
Friday, March 31, 2017
Sunny But Cooler....
Today turned out to be bright and sunny but about 10 degrees or so cooler than it has been. BUT...there was no bad weather that hit our area. It all hit further north and moved a lot faster than was expected. It looks like NC got most of the bad stuff.
Tomorrow the Beast heads for Huntsville to one of his church things. A big meeting of some sort but it's just for the one day. He hopes to meet up with his sister and have dinner together with her before she heads on up back to Chicago. She's been down by the Gulf, helping a friend get moved into her new home. I think it's a condo on the beach. She wants to get back home by Sunday evening so she's not staying over. She'll stop somewhere on her way for the night and shouldn't have a problem getting home on Sunday.
He decided to get a sub from Publix (they make great sandwiches!) instead of making one. There's no place close to the place they meet that can handle the crowd OR get them back in time for the afternoon services. We got everything he will need ready (including his snacking stuff) and put his little cooler in the freezer (his idea since he keeps it in the car until he needs to get it at lunch time). At least I will have the one day to myself. I think I am going to take a nice, long bubble bath while he is gone.
Dennis is really making great strides in his behavior the past two or three weeks. He's very smart but still has some puppy left in him. Labs don't really outgrow their puppyhood until they are around 2 years old and he's just 10 months. So how much he has improved since we got him is really impressive. He's much more confident, however, than he was when we first got him. He feels very secure now, I think.
The Beast got to see Dennis get in my lap today and it made him laugh because Dennis was slobbering kisses all over my face. You would have thought I had smeared dog food all over it (or some kind of treat). He was in such a sweet mood and just wanted the attention.
I made us scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast and some hash browns (real ones). Poor Dennis was hoping for some of it but I had used onions and those are poisonous to dogs so he was out of luck. He accidently had some leftovers with a little bit of onion in it last week (idiot Beast wasn't thinking!) and the poor dog was sick for a whole day. We had to keep a close eye on him. Dogs don't have the right enzymes to digest them.
I love how he seems to just get a lot of joy out of being alive and well treated. He loves to run around the yard and try to scare the chickens. He throws a stick up in the air and will jump after it. He can entertain himself easily. He loves to roll in the grass and just lay in the sun. He's spent an hour or more out in the yard and is perfectly happy. But he loves his run around the circle with the Beast.
He trots along side the scooter very happy and then comes in and takes a nap afterward. He behaves himself when he's around people...no jumping up on them, which we had a problem with Baron for a long time. He will stay right next to you when you tell him to *stay*. He just sits and waits for you to tell him what to do next. The Beast is very happy with that. I love that he doesn't try making a mad dash out the door like he was doing there for a while. All-in-all, he's become a good dog and is a good watchdog, too. We always know when someone pulls into the driveway or is walking towards the house. He even lets us know by this weird bark when the mailman comes and puts something in our mailbox.
Well, we are going to bed early tonight because the Beast is getting up at 5:30am. He always leaves early so that he can stop and have breakfast at McD's. He loves their pancakes and sausage and it's cheap enough. He just crosses his fingers that he gets fresh coffee....LOL.
Love you all. Be happy. Be good to yourself and don't let anyone spoil your day. ***Hugs***
Tomorrow the Beast heads for Huntsville to one of his church things. A big meeting of some sort but it's just for the one day. He hopes to meet up with his sister and have dinner together with her before she heads on up back to Chicago. She's been down by the Gulf, helping a friend get moved into her new home. I think it's a condo on the beach. She wants to get back home by Sunday evening so she's not staying over. She'll stop somewhere on her way for the night and shouldn't have a problem getting home on Sunday.
He decided to get a sub from Publix (they make great sandwiches!) instead of making one. There's no place close to the place they meet that can handle the crowd OR get them back in time for the afternoon services. We got everything he will need ready (including his snacking stuff) and put his little cooler in the freezer (his idea since he keeps it in the car until he needs to get it at lunch time). At least I will have the one day to myself. I think I am going to take a nice, long bubble bath while he is gone.
Dennis is really making great strides in his behavior the past two or three weeks. He's very smart but still has some puppy left in him. Labs don't really outgrow their puppyhood until they are around 2 years old and he's just 10 months. So how much he has improved since we got him is really impressive. He's much more confident, however, than he was when we first got him. He feels very secure now, I think.
The Beast got to see Dennis get in my lap today and it made him laugh because Dennis was slobbering kisses all over my face. You would have thought I had smeared dog food all over it (or some kind of treat). He was in such a sweet mood and just wanted the attention.
I made us scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast and some hash browns (real ones). Poor Dennis was hoping for some of it but I had used onions and those are poisonous to dogs so he was out of luck. He accidently had some leftovers with a little bit of onion in it last week (idiot Beast wasn't thinking!) and the poor dog was sick for a whole day. We had to keep a close eye on him. Dogs don't have the right enzymes to digest them.
I love how he seems to just get a lot of joy out of being alive and well treated. He loves to run around the yard and try to scare the chickens. He throws a stick up in the air and will jump after it. He can entertain himself easily. He loves to roll in the grass and just lay in the sun. He's spent an hour or more out in the yard and is perfectly happy. But he loves his run around the circle with the Beast.
He trots along side the scooter very happy and then comes in and takes a nap afterward. He behaves himself when he's around people...no jumping up on them, which we had a problem with Baron for a long time. He will stay right next to you when you tell him to *stay*. He just sits and waits for you to tell him what to do next. The Beast is very happy with that. I love that he doesn't try making a mad dash out the door like he was doing there for a while. All-in-all, he's become a good dog and is a good watchdog, too. We always know when someone pulls into the driveway or is walking towards the house. He even lets us know by this weird bark when the mailman comes and puts something in our mailbox.
Well, we are going to bed early tonight because the Beast is getting up at 5:30am. He always leaves early so that he can stop and have breakfast at McD's. He loves their pancakes and sausage and it's cheap enough. He just crosses his fingers that he gets fresh coffee....LOL.
Love you all. Be happy. Be good to yourself and don't let anyone spoil your day. ***Hugs***
Second Post....Something New!
Well, today I have seen something new being added to our weather page. I already deleted it but it basically said that we should expect some seriously bad weather at any time until after 6:15pm on Thursday. I received this at 8:30pm THURSDAY evening. What would you think if you got this? Gee, thanks a lot for the (unnecessary) warning, guys!!!
I kid you not! Talk about putting the cart in the stall and leaving the horse out. If we had ended up with the high winds predicted for our area, it sure wouldn't have been a timely warning.
I'm up for my usual bathroom trek so I had to write this since it really bugged me. I will admit that we don't usually get warnings so late....unless it's a typo and they mean this for tonight thru tomorrow. In fact, let me check and see if I have a correction or a duplicate that is more easily understood. Hang on a sec.
Well, well....looks like that IS what was meant. It was just not so clear as the second *alert* that I received. Someone must have sent it off quickly in order to give people time to bring in any thing that might get blown around with possible 40- 50 mph winds. At least that makes sense. The winds are expected over a wide area and do not seem to be moving quickly so there could be damage to tree limbs and such. Thankfully, the Beast trimmed back the only ones we had to worry about damage to house or automobiles a while back. There's not much we can do about the glass table on our deck (the top has glass) but it should be heavy enough with the way it's secured to the deck so it doesn't move out of place. We haven't put the umbrella out for it yet so there's only the chickens to worry about. But they should be secure in the coop itself. They have food and water in there so I won't worry much about them. The barn is secure and heavy, too. It was made by the Amish so it's well constructed.
Phew! Now that I can again have faith in my weather forecasters (as much faith as forecasting allows), I'll be able to sleep again. So I will close this second post and say good night once again. Sleep well. Love you all. ***Hugs***
I kid you not! Talk about putting the cart in the stall and leaving the horse out. If we had ended up with the high winds predicted for our area, it sure wouldn't have been a timely warning.
I'm up for my usual bathroom trek so I had to write this since it really bugged me. I will admit that we don't usually get warnings so late....unless it's a typo and they mean this for tonight thru tomorrow. In fact, let me check and see if I have a correction or a duplicate that is more easily understood. Hang on a sec.
Well, well....looks like that IS what was meant. It was just not so clear as the second *alert* that I received. Someone must have sent it off quickly in order to give people time to bring in any thing that might get blown around with possible 40- 50 mph winds. At least that makes sense. The winds are expected over a wide area and do not seem to be moving quickly so there could be damage to tree limbs and such. Thankfully, the Beast trimmed back the only ones we had to worry about damage to house or automobiles a while back. There's not much we can do about the glass table on our deck (the top has glass) but it should be heavy enough with the way it's secured to the deck so it doesn't move out of place. We haven't put the umbrella out for it yet so there's only the chickens to worry about. But they should be secure in the coop itself. They have food and water in there so I won't worry much about them. The barn is secure and heavy, too. It was made by the Amish so it's well constructed.
Phew! Now that I can again have faith in my weather forecasters (as much faith as forecasting allows), I'll be able to sleep again. So I will close this second post and say good night once again. Sleep well. Love you all. ***Hugs***
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Another Gorgeous Day!
Today was another wonderful day of weather. It got up to 76 here and we had our windows and screen doors in use to air out the house. It felt so good that I hate to see it end. But it will in another few days.
I fell asleep early yesterday and slept great all night. It was amazing. My gf's from high school emailed me today to find out when I planned on being in Chicago this year. I told them I was going to try for around the 22nd or 23rd of June. Of course, that all depends on whether or not I have to have surgery but I won't find that out until Tuesday.
In the meantime, I am headed outside for a bit to enjoy the next half hour or so outside while the dog runs around before his bedtime. It's still fairly warm and very calm out.
Love you all. Enjoy your evening and the day tomorrow. ***Hugs***
I fell asleep early yesterday and slept great all night. It was amazing. My gf's from high school emailed me today to find out when I planned on being in Chicago this year. I told them I was going to try for around the 22nd or 23rd of June. Of course, that all depends on whether or not I have to have surgery but I won't find that out until Tuesday.
In the meantime, I am headed outside for a bit to enjoy the next half hour or so outside while the dog runs around before his bedtime. It's still fairly warm and very calm out.
Love you all. Enjoy your evening and the day tomorrow. ***Hugs***
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
I Need To Keep Track Of Dates.....
One of the bad things about being both old and retired is that you lose track of what day or even what date it is! Let me give you the reason in one sentence:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CEE!!!
I don't think I have to explain after saying that. I really and truly thought I had a day or two before her birthday. Duh! Love you bunches, Sis. So glad you are living here now. Sorry I didn't get to call you because I am an idiot. Forgive me, please. I'll call you in the morning.
I really miss having Chewlee here because having a kid that is in school makes you very aware of what day it is...and hence, the date, too. You keep track of holidays, school breaks, etc. just because those days allow you to sleep in....LOL!
I got a letter today from the Beast's aunt. She lives in Washington state these days but we once lived quite close when we lived in Ft. Lauderdale. I really liked her and we got together often before her hubby died and she sold her home and moved to be close to her daughter.
She's quite up in years now and has multiple medical problems plus she falls a lot. Her daughter finally had to put her into an assisted living facility/nursing home because she's incontinent, too. Both her daughter and son-in-law work and they couldn't afford 24/7 nursing care for the aunt. She (the daughter) hated doing it but they are older, too, like the Beast and I. They just can't handle all the problems or even lift the mother. She (his aunt) has a difficult time even standing up and needs to be in a wheelchair full time now.
His aunt, of course, hates it. She broke her hip and even fought doing the exercises necessary to get her mobile. It was just too much for the Beast's cousin to handle. In the letter I received (I was floored that she sent ME a letter and not the Beast), she said she was being held prisoner by the Devil (but decided she was NOT going to give him her soul!). Her daughter had sent us a letter explaining the situation and told us not to be surprised if we heard from the aunt that she was being held prisoner. She's upset that her daughter won't allow her to go home with her at least.
After reading her letter (I read it to the Beast), I think she is also getting senile because much of it didn't make any sense. She didn't say anything against her daughter, per se, but maybe *the Devil* is her daughter? What did touch me is that she said she had heard from the Beast about my being so sick and she wanted me to get better. She also told me that he was very worried about me. Really? That's the third or fourth time someone has told me that. He must have been more worried than he let on to me.
But, I feel bad for his aunt. During her younger and healthier time, she was a truly nice person and a lot of fun to have around. She had a good sense of humor and enjoyed life, even after losing her hubby. She had a beautiful house on one of the many canals in Florida (and the occasional alligator in her yard). She had to put up a special barrier to discourage the alligators because of her dog. It didn't really keep them out (they are quite good climbers) but since they could sun on the bank of the canal, it was often not necessary for them to actually be in the yard.
It just makes me kind of sad because getting old and infirm is not a good thing nor anything we want for ourselves or someone we love. Too bad there's not a time when we suddenly start getting younger. Wouldn't that be a treat?
Well, it's to bed with me. I'm tired and my yawns are going to break my jaw if I don't get to bed soon. Love you all. Be good. Be happy and I hope you have a great day. ***Hugs***
The Beast has another of his church big meetings this weekend. Yay! I will have two days of just doing what *I* want, when I want to do it.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CEE!!!
I don't think I have to explain after saying that. I really and truly thought I had a day or two before her birthday. Duh! Love you bunches, Sis. So glad you are living here now. Sorry I didn't get to call you because I am an idiot. Forgive me, please. I'll call you in the morning.
I really miss having Chewlee here because having a kid that is in school makes you very aware of what day it is...and hence, the date, too. You keep track of holidays, school breaks, etc. just because those days allow you to sleep in....LOL!
I got a letter today from the Beast's aunt. She lives in Washington state these days but we once lived quite close when we lived in Ft. Lauderdale. I really liked her and we got together often before her hubby died and she sold her home and moved to be close to her daughter.
She's quite up in years now and has multiple medical problems plus she falls a lot. Her daughter finally had to put her into an assisted living facility/nursing home because she's incontinent, too. Both her daughter and son-in-law work and they couldn't afford 24/7 nursing care for the aunt. She (the daughter) hated doing it but they are older, too, like the Beast and I. They just can't handle all the problems or even lift the mother. She (his aunt) has a difficult time even standing up and needs to be in a wheelchair full time now.
His aunt, of course, hates it. She broke her hip and even fought doing the exercises necessary to get her mobile. It was just too much for the Beast's cousin to handle. In the letter I received (I was floored that she sent ME a letter and not the Beast), she said she was being held prisoner by the Devil (but decided she was NOT going to give him her soul!). Her daughter had sent us a letter explaining the situation and told us not to be surprised if we heard from the aunt that she was being held prisoner. She's upset that her daughter won't allow her to go home with her at least.
After reading her letter (I read it to the Beast), I think she is also getting senile because much of it didn't make any sense. She didn't say anything against her daughter, per se, but maybe *the Devil* is her daughter? What did touch me is that she said she had heard from the Beast about my being so sick and she wanted me to get better. She also told me that he was very worried about me. Really? That's the third or fourth time someone has told me that. He must have been more worried than he let on to me.
But, I feel bad for his aunt. During her younger and healthier time, she was a truly nice person and a lot of fun to have around. She had a good sense of humor and enjoyed life, even after losing her hubby. She had a beautiful house on one of the many canals in Florida (and the occasional alligator in her yard). She had to put up a special barrier to discourage the alligators because of her dog. It didn't really keep them out (they are quite good climbers) but since they could sun on the bank of the canal, it was often not necessary for them to actually be in the yard.
It just makes me kind of sad because getting old and infirm is not a good thing nor anything we want for ourselves or someone we love. Too bad there's not a time when we suddenly start getting younger. Wouldn't that be a treat?
Well, it's to bed with me. I'm tired and my yawns are going to break my jaw if I don't get to bed soon. Love you all. Be good. Be happy and I hope you have a great day. ***Hugs***
The Beast has another of his church big meetings this weekend. Yay! I will have two days of just doing what *I* want, when I want to do it.
Monday, March 27, 2017
I Finally Get Out Of The House.....
I've been suffering cabin fever for a while but today I got out and went to visit with Cee for a few hours. We had a few good laughs because, as my sister, Bratfink, has said more than once....*You know you are old when you start talking openly about bowel movements!* Yes, we actually did that. Cee has had the opposite problem that *I* have, however. But, we shared...LOL
It didn't seem like any time at all but, when I left to attempt getting home before the storm started, I was surprised to discover I had spent 3 hours there. I've spent more time than that with Cee but it was that it just didn't SEEM like I had been there that long.
I did beat the storm home and, later, Cee called me to find out if we had been hit by any of the golf ball size and better hailstones. It hit in Guntersville (I am close to it) and lots of damage was done to cars and such. Holes in windows, windows totally out, etc. If you have ever watched any of the storm chasers programs on the Weather channel, you know the kind of damage they can do. What's scarier is that hail often is part of a storm with tornadoes in it. But we got no hail here and very little rain. But we could hear thunder and we saw lightning coming from the Guntersville area. Our chickens don't mind rain but they run like hell when it thunders for the barn. LOL
I think my sleepiness yesterday was actually my body demanding rest because I haven't really been sleeping well. Up and down all the time makes for lousy sleeping but the bathroom must be used!! When I woke up this morning (around 7:30am), I felt really rested for the first time in more than a week. Also, the dark circles around my eyes was gone. Well, not entirely but it WAS a lot lighter in color. I was looking like I had two black eyes.
I haven't showered yet but I will shortly. It's going to be a warm night (a low of 64 degrees) and even warmer tomorrow than it was today (75 degrees). By Monday or Tuesday, they are predicting 80 degrees! But I don't want to believe that Spring might really be starting.....not yet. The weather is so weird all over the country that we could still be hit by cold weather again.
Nothing much else has gone on here today. I spent the afternoon watching movies I have seen multiple times but that's not unusual. I like a lot of movies that I watch over and over until I wear them out (my DVD's). I'm on my second replacement set of Tremors (except for the most recent one...which is the fifth movie). I had no idea that DVD's could actually get worn out.
Goodnight to you all. Sweet dreams and a great day is my wish for everyone. ***Hugs***
It didn't seem like any time at all but, when I left to attempt getting home before the storm started, I was surprised to discover I had spent 3 hours there. I've spent more time than that with Cee but it was that it just didn't SEEM like I had been there that long.
I did beat the storm home and, later, Cee called me to find out if we had been hit by any of the golf ball size and better hailstones. It hit in Guntersville (I am close to it) and lots of damage was done to cars and such. Holes in windows, windows totally out, etc. If you have ever watched any of the storm chasers programs on the Weather channel, you know the kind of damage they can do. What's scarier is that hail often is part of a storm with tornadoes in it. But we got no hail here and very little rain. But we could hear thunder and we saw lightning coming from the Guntersville area. Our chickens don't mind rain but they run like hell when it thunders for the barn. LOL
I think my sleepiness yesterday was actually my body demanding rest because I haven't really been sleeping well. Up and down all the time makes for lousy sleeping but the bathroom must be used!! When I woke up this morning (around 7:30am), I felt really rested for the first time in more than a week. Also, the dark circles around my eyes was gone. Well, not entirely but it WAS a lot lighter in color. I was looking like I had two black eyes.
I haven't showered yet but I will shortly. It's going to be a warm night (a low of 64 degrees) and even warmer tomorrow than it was today (75 degrees). By Monday or Tuesday, they are predicting 80 degrees! But I don't want to believe that Spring might really be starting.....not yet. The weather is so weird all over the country that we could still be hit by cold weather again.
Nothing much else has gone on here today. I spent the afternoon watching movies I have seen multiple times but that's not unusual. I like a lot of movies that I watch over and over until I wear them out (my DVD's). I'm on my second replacement set of Tremors (except for the most recent one...which is the fifth movie). I had no idea that DVD's could actually get worn out.
Goodnight to you all. Sweet dreams and a great day is my wish for everyone. ***Hugs***
Sunday, March 26, 2017
A Sleepy Day....
Today was a sleepy day. This usually means my body is healing itself or else fighting off something or other. I am still needing sleep so this will be a short blog. The day was really beautiful but I didn't get to enjoy much of it. The morning sucked just because it was on the cool side and cloudy but I did get to see when the sun came out in all it's glory.
The sleepiness hit me shortly after noon and I have been asleep most of the day until about a half hour ago. I woke up to use the bathroom and I checked to make sure I wasn't bleeding anywhere. I do that a lot these days....I sure don't want to end up in the hospital again....or worse. I took my pills so I am heading back to bed. I'll be fine, I'm sure. I am not in pain anywhere nor am I weak when getting on my feet like I was the night I got so ill. So don't worry.
Oh, one interesting thing that happened yesterday but I didn't mention it. Dennis finally got up on the recliner with me. He couldn't get comfy since mine is not an over-sized one like the Beast's but he did finally lay down across my legs when I reclined the chair. It was the first time he'd done that with me. BUT....as soon as he heard the car that the Beast drives most of the time, he was out of my lap and at the door waiting for him to come in the house! LOL
Love you all. Have a great day. Be careful, please. ***Hugs***
The sleepiness hit me shortly after noon and I have been asleep most of the day until about a half hour ago. I woke up to use the bathroom and I checked to make sure I wasn't bleeding anywhere. I do that a lot these days....I sure don't want to end up in the hospital again....or worse. I took my pills so I am heading back to bed. I'll be fine, I'm sure. I am not in pain anywhere nor am I weak when getting on my feet like I was the night I got so ill. So don't worry.
Oh, one interesting thing that happened yesterday but I didn't mention it. Dennis finally got up on the recliner with me. He couldn't get comfy since mine is not an over-sized one like the Beast's but he did finally lay down across my legs when I reclined the chair. It was the first time he'd done that with me. BUT....as soon as he heard the car that the Beast drives most of the time, he was out of my lap and at the door waiting for him to come in the house! LOL
Love you all. Have a great day. Be careful, please. ***Hugs***
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Nothing Unexpected....
No big surprises today. It was pretty much as predicted by the Weather Channel except no thunderstorms....yet! They are still predicted for our area tonight and tomorrow. We've had quite a bit of rain but it's been gentle so far.
The Beast didn't get home today until 3:30pm. So much for his telling me it would be around 1-1:30. And then he brought home one of the guys from his church that he had to drive home later. They were futzing on the computer so I have no idea why he brought him home with him. As far as I know, the only thing they have in common is their church.
I think he might have been showing him the pictures he took yesterday but that's only a guess. He had to put Dennis out of the room because Dennis wouldn't leave them alone. He was acting so needy.....like he never got any attention and was *starving* for it. Dennis then came into my computer room and settled down when I invited him up on the recliner with me. He didn't get up but it seemed to satisfy him for some reason. He settled down in front of the screen door after a little petting by me.
His church buddy gave me a hug before the Beast took him home. His poor wife is really sick with the flu and having a rough time even sleeping. He told me I looked a heck of a lot better than the last time he saw me (in the hospital), which was nice to know since I feel so much better.
The bad part of my almost dying is the weight I lost. I already was looking my age but now my face is so wrinkled and dry that I look even older than I am. I've been trying a few different moisturizers but haven't found one that works at all. Sad, but true. Even the jeans and dress pants that I bought a couple months ago are now just a bit too big on me. I hope I gain some of that weight back. As of right now, I have just three pair of pants that don't require a belt if I wear them. I know some women would welcome the weight loss but not me. I look and feel best when my weight is around 130 lbs. At 116, I swear it makes me look and feel like Boris Karloff when he played *The Mummy*.....LOL
I got a strange letter today from the Justice Dept. It's a *Victim Notification* of the upcoming trial of someone that I was either a witness against or a victim of. I never heard of this guy and I sure didn't make a complaint or statement against anyone in Nashville, TN. I'll have to call them on Monday and see if I can get more information that might clear this up. Very weird, don't you think?
Well, I am heading for bed in a little bit. Love you all. Be happy and be kind. Stay warm and dry. Even though we are supposed to have rain off-and-on for the next few days, it's going to be in the 70's. Yay!!! ***Hugs***
The Beast didn't get home today until 3:30pm. So much for his telling me it would be around 1-1:30. And then he brought home one of the guys from his church that he had to drive home later. They were futzing on the computer so I have no idea why he brought him home with him. As far as I know, the only thing they have in common is their church.
I think he might have been showing him the pictures he took yesterday but that's only a guess. He had to put Dennis out of the room because Dennis wouldn't leave them alone. He was acting so needy.....like he never got any attention and was *starving* for it. Dennis then came into my computer room and settled down when I invited him up on the recliner with me. He didn't get up but it seemed to satisfy him for some reason. He settled down in front of the screen door after a little petting by me.
His church buddy gave me a hug before the Beast took him home. His poor wife is really sick with the flu and having a rough time even sleeping. He told me I looked a heck of a lot better than the last time he saw me (in the hospital), which was nice to know since I feel so much better.
The bad part of my almost dying is the weight I lost. I already was looking my age but now my face is so wrinkled and dry that I look even older than I am. I've been trying a few different moisturizers but haven't found one that works at all. Sad, but true. Even the jeans and dress pants that I bought a couple months ago are now just a bit too big on me. I hope I gain some of that weight back. As of right now, I have just three pair of pants that don't require a belt if I wear them. I know some women would welcome the weight loss but not me. I look and feel best when my weight is around 130 lbs. At 116, I swear it makes me look and feel like Boris Karloff when he played *The Mummy*.....LOL
I got a strange letter today from the Justice Dept. It's a *Victim Notification* of the upcoming trial of someone that I was either a witness against or a victim of. I never heard of this guy and I sure didn't make a complaint or statement against anyone in Nashville, TN. I'll have to call them on Monday and see if I can get more information that might clear this up. Very weird, don't you think?
Well, I am heading for bed in a little bit. Love you all. Be happy and be kind. Stay warm and dry. Even though we are supposed to have rain off-and-on for the next few days, it's going to be in the 70's. Yay!!! ***Hugs***
Friday, March 24, 2017
Loving It !
It hit 76 degrees here in Alabama today. At least, it got up to that here in the NE corner of the state. It may have been warmer or cooler elsewhere but I'm only concerned with the weather that affects me! Sorry, but true.
It was totally beautiful outside. Not much in the way of wind either. Bright, blue skies and lots and lots of sun. Just the way *I* like it. For now, accolades to the weather people for getting it right. It's supposed to be fairly warm again tomorrow but rain...in fact, thunderstorms....are predicted. I'll just have to wait and see what happens. I would love to go see Cee tomorrow but will have to wait until the Beast gets home from meeting up with the people from his church. He said it would be around 1:30pm or so. Now that it stays light until after 7pm, that would still work for me. We don't leave Dennis home alone if we can avoid it. Not while he's still in that *puppy chewing* stage. I'm tired of having to replace scatter rugs but at least it's not like he is chewing wood or shoes.
I once (a long, long time ago) watched a pup for a friend of mine for just 3 days. The pup was alone for just an hour-and-a-half while I went to do some shopping. He chewed a DRAWER on a dresser. I was stunned. I had never heard of that happening before. But then, when I was a kid, the only *pets* we ever had were parakeets. I really had no experience with dogs or puppies. Funny, but now that I think back, the puppy was a black lab...LOL.
The Beast bought some new pillows for our bed today. The ones we had were old and beyond help. I don't think having pillows for more than 15 years is actually healthy anyway. They should have been replaced several times already. I put the (new) pillow protectors on them and he even bought some new pillowcases. As soon as he put them on the bed and took the old ones off, Dennis ran over and claimed one of the old pillows! We had to laugh. Did he read our minds? How did he know we planned on throwing them out? We let him keep it and he lays his head on it when he is on the bed. He put the pillow down at the bottom of the bed....exactly where he likes to lay at night and for his naps. We stopped fighting that because, no matter what, he ends up there in the morning. He can be very stealthy when he wants to be.
Today the Beast washed his underwear and socks so you know what I was doing. I was a bit surprised that he had 10 sets because that means he hadn't washed any of his underwear in 10 days. He doesn't do that usually. It's a week and he's washing. When I expressed my surprise, he said he had too much of his good shirts and slacks to wash on his usual day so he just decided to wait until he *felt* like tackling it. Since all he does is throw them in the washer and then transfer it to the dryer, I laughed. I told him that was *sooooooo hard* when *I* am the one that has to fold (and mate the socks) once they are dried. After I do that, I guess putting them in his drawers is exhausting....or something. LOL
The Beast took his pictures today and I was surprised at how they turned out. Oh, they were all great pictures but they were different from the poses he usually tries for. These were much more relaxed and almost looked candid for the most part. I think the girl will really like them. He told me he had to do them different because the trees had no leaves on them so she kept having to squint her eyes because of the sun. So, by staging them differently, she could finally keep her eyes open.
The Beast decided we should have a break from worrying about what to make for dinner and went out and bought Chinese. I had my shrimp egg fu yung and he also bought us sweet and sour pork (great sauce on them!) and some egg rolls. This place we go to for Chinese uses a lot of veggies and they aren't overcooked at all. Not undercooked either. Today they seemed even tastier than usual, too. Plus they used a lot of shrimp. The woman that owns the place knows we are regular customers and always seems to do a little something special for us when we order. Today she gave us a LOT more of the sweet/sour pork. *Grin*
Time for my shower before I get my butt into bed. It was a really enjoyable day for us just because of the weather. One of the peach trees that didn't have any blossoms last year and hadn't flowered this year suddenly burst into bloom, to our surprise. I wonder now if we will get any peaches on it. The Beast was actually thinking of cutting it down since this would have been the third year it didn't do anything.....but it sure as hell surprised us.
Love you all. Be happy. Be kind. Let Karma take care of those people who are negative or never seem to have anything good to say. ***Hugs***
It was totally beautiful outside. Not much in the way of wind either. Bright, blue skies and lots and lots of sun. Just the way *I* like it. For now, accolades to the weather people for getting it right. It's supposed to be fairly warm again tomorrow but rain...in fact, thunderstorms....are predicted. I'll just have to wait and see what happens. I would love to go see Cee tomorrow but will have to wait until the Beast gets home from meeting up with the people from his church. He said it would be around 1:30pm or so. Now that it stays light until after 7pm, that would still work for me. We don't leave Dennis home alone if we can avoid it. Not while he's still in that *puppy chewing* stage. I'm tired of having to replace scatter rugs but at least it's not like he is chewing wood or shoes.
I once (a long, long time ago) watched a pup for a friend of mine for just 3 days. The pup was alone for just an hour-and-a-half while I went to do some shopping. He chewed a DRAWER on a dresser. I was stunned. I had never heard of that happening before. But then, when I was a kid, the only *pets* we ever had were parakeets. I really had no experience with dogs or puppies. Funny, but now that I think back, the puppy was a black lab...LOL.
The Beast bought some new pillows for our bed today. The ones we had were old and beyond help. I don't think having pillows for more than 15 years is actually healthy anyway. They should have been replaced several times already. I put the (new) pillow protectors on them and he even bought some new pillowcases. As soon as he put them on the bed and took the old ones off, Dennis ran over and claimed one of the old pillows! We had to laugh. Did he read our minds? How did he know we planned on throwing them out? We let him keep it and he lays his head on it when he is on the bed. He put the pillow down at the bottom of the bed....exactly where he likes to lay at night and for his naps. We stopped fighting that because, no matter what, he ends up there in the morning. He can be very stealthy when he wants to be.
Today the Beast washed his underwear and socks so you know what I was doing. I was a bit surprised that he had 10 sets because that means he hadn't washed any of his underwear in 10 days. He doesn't do that usually. It's a week and he's washing. When I expressed my surprise, he said he had too much of his good shirts and slacks to wash on his usual day so he just decided to wait until he *felt* like tackling it. Since all he does is throw them in the washer and then transfer it to the dryer, I laughed. I told him that was *sooooooo hard* when *I* am the one that has to fold (and mate the socks) once they are dried. After I do that, I guess putting them in his drawers is exhausting....or something. LOL
The Beast took his pictures today and I was surprised at how they turned out. Oh, they were all great pictures but they were different from the poses he usually tries for. These were much more relaxed and almost looked candid for the most part. I think the girl will really like them. He told me he had to do them different because the trees had no leaves on them so she kept having to squint her eyes because of the sun. So, by staging them differently, she could finally keep her eyes open.
The Beast decided we should have a break from worrying about what to make for dinner and went out and bought Chinese. I had my shrimp egg fu yung and he also bought us sweet and sour pork (great sauce on them!) and some egg rolls. This place we go to for Chinese uses a lot of veggies and they aren't overcooked at all. Not undercooked either. Today they seemed even tastier than usual, too. Plus they used a lot of shrimp. The woman that owns the place knows we are regular customers and always seems to do a little something special for us when we order. Today she gave us a LOT more of the sweet/sour pork. *Grin*
Time for my shower before I get my butt into bed. It was a really enjoyable day for us just because of the weather. One of the peach trees that didn't have any blossoms last year and hadn't flowered this year suddenly burst into bloom, to our surprise. I wonder now if we will get any peaches on it. The Beast was actually thinking of cutting it down since this would have been the third year it didn't do anything.....but it sure as hell surprised us.
Love you all. Be happy. Be kind. Let Karma take care of those people who are negative or never seem to have anything good to say. ***Hugs***
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Amazing !
Although it wasn't predicted to get so warm, today it got up to 73 degrees the last time I checked. And the next few days it's predicted to all be in the lower to mid-70's. The Beast is happy because he is supposed to take some outdoor pictures of a girl from his church who wants some nice pictures of herself to send to family and friends. She's another of the home schooled kids so she doesn't get access to school pictures she can send.
Dennis is proving to be becoming a very smart and well-behaved dog. Although not perfect yet, he does know what *heel* means and obeys as long as he has his training collar on. I don't know what it is about that collar but even our dear departed Baron loved it. They say it mimics the way a mother dog carries her pups and I can almost believe that. Why else would Dennis, who was abandoned as a young pup, love it so much. I guess he remembers that loving touch. It may even be why he's so attached to the Beast.
I ended up with two loads of clothes, towels and one small bath rug today. I even grabbed a couple towels from the Beast's bathroom to add to the loads. I haven't folded any of it yet since I didn't start washing until rather late in the day. There is still a load to be washed and dried. I'll finish it in the morning.
I made us dinner tonight: fish fillets (cod), mashed potatoes and some corn. I really wanted peas but we were out of them (I love peas with my mashed potatoes...LOL...it makes the Beast shudder to watch me pick up the peas with my mashed potatoes). He keeps his food all separate from each other. He doesn't even like it to touch.
Nothing special today except for the weather being so great. I'm looking forward to the next five or six days since they all are supposed to be in the 70's. Monday may even hit 80 degrees if the weather doesn't take an unexpected turn. I hope not. I plan on spending some time outdoors tomorrow.
The Beast says our Walmart is doing some kind of major make-over and nothing is where it used to be. I told him that I suspected something was going on just from the clearance sale emails I have been getting. The prices are definitely clearance ones.
Time for me to hit the shower and get ready for bed. It's only going down into the upper 50's tonight so I will be wearing one of the lighter pj's that I bought for Spring so that I don't sweat. That always wakes me up because it gets uncomfortable for me.
Love you all. Have a wonderful day. ***Hugs***
Dennis is proving to be becoming a very smart and well-behaved dog. Although not perfect yet, he does know what *heel* means and obeys as long as he has his training collar on. I don't know what it is about that collar but even our dear departed Baron loved it. They say it mimics the way a mother dog carries her pups and I can almost believe that. Why else would Dennis, who was abandoned as a young pup, love it so much. I guess he remembers that loving touch. It may even be why he's so attached to the Beast.
I ended up with two loads of clothes, towels and one small bath rug today. I even grabbed a couple towels from the Beast's bathroom to add to the loads. I haven't folded any of it yet since I didn't start washing until rather late in the day. There is still a load to be washed and dried. I'll finish it in the morning.
I made us dinner tonight: fish fillets (cod), mashed potatoes and some corn. I really wanted peas but we were out of them (I love peas with my mashed potatoes...LOL...it makes the Beast shudder to watch me pick up the peas with my mashed potatoes). He keeps his food all separate from each other. He doesn't even like it to touch.
Nothing special today except for the weather being so great. I'm looking forward to the next five or six days since they all are supposed to be in the 70's. Monday may even hit 80 degrees if the weather doesn't take an unexpected turn. I hope not. I plan on spending some time outdoors tomorrow.
The Beast says our Walmart is doing some kind of major make-over and nothing is where it used to be. I told him that I suspected something was going on just from the clearance sale emails I have been getting. The prices are definitely clearance ones.
Time for me to hit the shower and get ready for bed. It's only going down into the upper 50's tonight so I will be wearing one of the lighter pj's that I bought for Spring so that I don't sweat. That always wakes me up because it gets uncomfortable for me.
Love you all. Have a wonderful day. ***Hugs***
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
One Step Back.....
Although today was not a really bad day, it wasn't one of my best. I had two different episodes of low blood sugar and had to make myself drink some orange juice to get over that. I just took it easy after I made us breakfast. That was almost at noon so we ended up only having two meals today. The Beast made dinner.
The Beast discovered that the hens have found a new place to lay their eggs. In a bucket, of all things! Unfortunately, we ended up throwing them out due to the fact that they had obviously frozen during the two nights we dropped down into the 20's. The Beast broke open 3 of the dozen eggs and the yolks were all broken apart (a sign of their having frozen). We didn't want to chance any problems so .... out they went. He also removed the bucket (he had been using it to refill the water jug) from the coop so there wouldn't be any more temptation.
One thing we discovered is that Dennis loves eggs....raw eggs. The canned dog food that he was refusing (he prefers the chicken that the Beast cooks up and mixes with rice) he will eat if you add an egg or two. Since the Beast bought a case of the canned dog food (and it was expensive!), it now means it won't be sitting uneaten any more. He's been eating a can every morning since the Beast discovered he loves eggs.
Dennis got all excited today and wanted my attention. He even *talked* to me to keep me petting him. He also kept licking my face and neck. It was funny because the Beast got a little jealous of the attention he was giving me. Dennis is really so thoroughly the Beast's dog that I was amused by his reaction. The Beast was on his computer and not paying attention to Dennis (and Dennis can't sit in his lap on the desk chair!). I was sitting on the bed, talking to the Beast and that allowed Dennis to get up on the bed next to me. He finally dropped his head in my lap until I got up to go back to my computer room.
I'm heading back to bed now so I wish everyone a great night and an even better day. True Spring will be here soon. Don't give up. ***Hugs***
The Beast discovered that the hens have found a new place to lay their eggs. In a bucket, of all things! Unfortunately, we ended up throwing them out due to the fact that they had obviously frozen during the two nights we dropped down into the 20's. The Beast broke open 3 of the dozen eggs and the yolks were all broken apart (a sign of their having frozen). We didn't want to chance any problems so .... out they went. He also removed the bucket (he had been using it to refill the water jug) from the coop so there wouldn't be any more temptation.
One thing we discovered is that Dennis loves eggs....raw eggs. The canned dog food that he was refusing (he prefers the chicken that the Beast cooks up and mixes with rice) he will eat if you add an egg or two. Since the Beast bought a case of the canned dog food (and it was expensive!), it now means it won't be sitting uneaten any more. He's been eating a can every morning since the Beast discovered he loves eggs.
Dennis got all excited today and wanted my attention. He even *talked* to me to keep me petting him. He also kept licking my face and neck. It was funny because the Beast got a little jealous of the attention he was giving me. Dennis is really so thoroughly the Beast's dog that I was amused by his reaction. The Beast was on his computer and not paying attention to Dennis (and Dennis can't sit in his lap on the desk chair!). I was sitting on the bed, talking to the Beast and that allowed Dennis to get up on the bed next to me. He finally dropped his head in my lap until I got up to go back to my computer room.
I'm heading back to bed now so I wish everyone a great night and an even better day. True Spring will be here soon. Don't give up. ***Hugs***
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Wow! Totally Unexpected....
Today was the most amazing day. Why? Because the temperature got up to 85 !!! Can you believe it? The weatherman said it was only going to be in the mid-60's. I don't know how this happened but I loved it. I even went out to the coop, collected the eggs and shut the barn door because it's possible that we are going to get a really bad thunderstorm tonight.
So what did we do with such fantastic weather? We just enjoyed it. Even Dennis was having a ball. The Beast took him for a run around the circle and it was amazing to watch. He stayed right next to the scooter, which was something he was never able to get Baron to do.
It felt like summer to me but I know it's just a fluke of the weather....for now. I just hope our days don't get too cold in the upcoming days.
Other than that, today was just another peaceful, calm day. I love those kind of days. I was going through some of the flower seeds we have to see what I can plant to get ready for our real Spring.
Love you all. I wish everyone good weather in the upcoming days. I hope all the snow melts without it producing flooding. Be happy. It's really a choice you can make. ***Hugs***
So what did we do with such fantastic weather? We just enjoyed it. Even Dennis was having a ball. The Beast took him for a run around the circle and it was amazing to watch. He stayed right next to the scooter, which was something he was never able to get Baron to do.
It felt like summer to me but I know it's just a fluke of the weather....for now. I just hope our days don't get too cold in the upcoming days.
Other than that, today was just another peaceful, calm day. I love those kind of days. I was going through some of the flower seeds we have to see what I can plant to get ready for our real Spring.
Love you all. I wish everyone good weather in the upcoming days. I hope all the snow melts without it producing flooding. Be happy. It's really a choice you can make. ***Hugs***
Monday, March 20, 2017
Ahh...Spring Has Sprung!
Today was *Doppler* day, which actually is just a type of sonogram but seems like it's a lot shorter. There was the part on my empty stomach, then I was given crackers and water (peanut butter crackers) and there was another set taken so there were shots of my stomach actually working on digestion. But I was in and out of the department in about 15-20 minutes.
I was almost at the hospital before I realized that I had forgotten my phone so I wasn't able to call Cee when I finished up. I went to her door and knocked (loudly) but got no answer so I left for home. Actually, that was really kind of a saving of me since I had not taken any of my pills and was afraid I would end up with an IBS-D attack. All this because I woke up late and had to hurry to make the appointment.
Today was a totally wonderful day and kind of a surprise since we ended up having a temperature of 78 degrees and almost no wind at all. I spent some time sitting out on the deck, watching Dennis run around the yard, tossing a stick up in the air. It seems to be one of his favorite things to do besides digging by the fence that separates our yard from our next door neighbor's. He doesn't really like the pup next door. I had to yell at him and the Beast packed the dirt back that he had dug up.
I ate more spaghetti today that I spiced up a bit again. For some reason, I was craving it but only had a small bowl of it. That was lunch or I should say my brunch since I hadn't eaten anything but the peanut butter crackers at the hospital. Soup and a sandwich was dinner along with some cole slaw. I like the cole slaw from the deli at Walmart. It tastes very much like what I make.
The Beast ended up taking Dennis for a run with the scooter. Not really by choice. He took him out front without his training collar on (and no leash!) and Dennis took off down the road. But when the Beast showed him the collar that he had grabbed before he got on the scooter, Dennis stopped dead and turned around to meet up with him. He really does love that collar and becomes very obedient when he has it on. But, knowing that Dennis really needed to get rid of some energy, he finished the run and made Dennis very happy. It also did tire him out. He didn't even fuss with the cat....LOL
Now I have to wait for the gastro doctor to let me know the results of the Doppler. Until then, it's my usual days. *Sigh* I'm still trying to de-clutter my computer room. Some of the stuff in here, I really have no place to put that will make it neater. Not without some thought, anyway.
I'm just sorry that tomorrow won't be as warm as today was. For the weatherman's first day of Spring date, this was perfect. I just wish it would mean the end of cold weather but, alas!, there's another cold front expected. Oh well. At least no snow will get to us here.
Time for bed. Love you all. Stay warm and dry. Have a wonderful day. ***Hugs***
I was almost at the hospital before I realized that I had forgotten my phone so I wasn't able to call Cee when I finished up. I went to her door and knocked (loudly) but got no answer so I left for home. Actually, that was really kind of a saving of me since I had not taken any of my pills and was afraid I would end up with an IBS-D attack. All this because I woke up late and had to hurry to make the appointment.
Today was a totally wonderful day and kind of a surprise since we ended up having a temperature of 78 degrees and almost no wind at all. I spent some time sitting out on the deck, watching Dennis run around the yard, tossing a stick up in the air. It seems to be one of his favorite things to do besides digging by the fence that separates our yard from our next door neighbor's. He doesn't really like the pup next door. I had to yell at him and the Beast packed the dirt back that he had dug up.
I ate more spaghetti today that I spiced up a bit again. For some reason, I was craving it but only had a small bowl of it. That was lunch or I should say my brunch since I hadn't eaten anything but the peanut butter crackers at the hospital. Soup and a sandwich was dinner along with some cole slaw. I like the cole slaw from the deli at Walmart. It tastes very much like what I make.
The Beast ended up taking Dennis for a run with the scooter. Not really by choice. He took him out front without his training collar on (and no leash!) and Dennis took off down the road. But when the Beast showed him the collar that he had grabbed before he got on the scooter, Dennis stopped dead and turned around to meet up with him. He really does love that collar and becomes very obedient when he has it on. But, knowing that Dennis really needed to get rid of some energy, he finished the run and made Dennis very happy. It also did tire him out. He didn't even fuss with the cat....LOL
Now I have to wait for the gastro doctor to let me know the results of the Doppler. Until then, it's my usual days. *Sigh* I'm still trying to de-clutter my computer room. Some of the stuff in here, I really have no place to put that will make it neater. Not without some thought, anyway.
I'm just sorry that tomorrow won't be as warm as today was. For the weatherman's first day of Spring date, this was perfect. I just wish it would mean the end of cold weather but, alas!, there's another cold front expected. Oh well. At least no snow will get to us here.
Time for bed. Love you all. Stay warm and dry. Have a wonderful day. ***Hugs***
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Lazy Day...
Looks like when I have a busy day, I pay the next day with a real lack of energy. I also had a single case of IBS-D where I almost didn't make it to the bathroom. I'm glad I use pads for bladder leaks because it helped keep it from making a real mess. One of the *break-through* episodes I mentioned to the doctor. If I have too many of them, I am supposed to let him know.
Tomorrow is the Doppler scan and I think it means I will have to have some kind of dye or other in order to actually be able to see if my arteries are blocked in any way. I won't find out until I get there since I have never had one before. At least, not one that was identified as a *Doppler*. I know that the Doppler radar they use to track the weather in real time tracks all the changes it undergoes from minute to minute. It might be interesting to see, if I can.
This is a short blog today since I really didn't do much at all. I just watched TV most of the day and took a couple short naps. I did spend most of the morning up since the Beast was gone and didn't get home until around 2:30pm or so. The day was nice and I spent part of it (after noon) outside on the deck just watching Dennis running around the yard, tossing sticks up in the air and trying to scare the chickens. Freddie stands his ground because he knows Dennis can't get through the fence around the coop but the girls all scatter. That seems to amuse Dennis and makes him happy.
Love you all. Stay warm, dress right for your weather and be kind to everyone. ***Hugs***
Tomorrow is the Doppler scan and I think it means I will have to have some kind of dye or other in order to actually be able to see if my arteries are blocked in any way. I won't find out until I get there since I have never had one before. At least, not one that was identified as a *Doppler*. I know that the Doppler radar they use to track the weather in real time tracks all the changes it undergoes from minute to minute. It might be interesting to see, if I can.
This is a short blog today since I really didn't do much at all. I just watched TV most of the day and took a couple short naps. I did spend most of the morning up since the Beast was gone and didn't get home until around 2:30pm or so. The day was nice and I spent part of it (after noon) outside on the deck just watching Dennis running around the yard, tossing sticks up in the air and trying to scare the chickens. Freddie stands his ground because he knows Dennis can't get through the fence around the coop but the girls all scatter. That seems to amuse Dennis and makes him happy.
Love you all. Stay warm, dress right for your weather and be kind to everyone. ***Hugs***
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Busy, Busy, Busy Day.....
I spent a lot of time on my feet and doing *stuff* today. I worked some more on getting my computer room in order, cleaned my desk off well (then spilled coffee on it and had to do it all over again) and did another load of laundry. We actually ate leftover spaghetti ! Even the Beast....but I did *tweak* my bowl with some spices and a little extra sauce (don't tell the Beast...shhh). I just threw in some sauce straight out of the jar. With my spice additions, it worked out fine.
I have to tell you this about our getting Dennis so soon after Baron died. If you read my blogs around that time, you know I thought the Beast was wrong to do it so soon. I missed Baron and hated it when he had to be put to sleep. He was in such pain and struggling to please us that you almost had to cry to watch him. I was still grieving for him when the Beast ended up adopting Dennis. But.......I have to say that Dennis is such a great pup, both to watch and because he is such a happy dog.
He loves to run around the yard, tease the hens and roughhouse with the cat. He goes outside regardless of the weather. He's just as happy when it's raining as he is when the weather is nice. He's becoming more and more obedient and calm and he's not even a year old yet. Unfortunately, Labradors don't mature until they are 2-3 years old. I'll just be glad when he is out of his *chewing* stage that they all go through. At least he hasn't chewed or tried to chew any furniture. Years ago, we had a Lab pup that actually chewed a dresser and I mean he *CHEWED* it up badly. We ended up returning him to the shelter because we both worked strange hours at the time and we couldn't leave him alone for any length of time. It was really sad. The damage he did was just in one day and he made it unuseable. I was shocked.
When I say *years ago*, I'm talking about when we were newlyweds. Since we are married almost 53 years, you know I am not kidding....LOL. I still find it hard to believe it's been that long. *Sigh*
Another thing I accomplished today was finally getting my hair coloring done. This was a totally new brand but I had read some good comments about so I sent away for it since it isn't carried locally.....yet. It has a pre-treatment for your hair, then the normal coloring and the cream rinse supplied smells wonderful and left my hair feeling amazing. Plus, to my surprise, I have color variations. They are subtle but it makes my hair color look natural. It's a shock but a nice surprise. I think the pre-treatment has something to do with that. I will report on this again after a few days and let you know if I still feel good about it. I might even drop the name of the brand. *Wink*
Okay, it's that time again. Love you all. Hopefully, the snowstorms that hit the Midweat and NE are truly the last hurrah before Springtime weather becomes the norm for us all. Be good, stay warm and be kind. ***Hugs***
I have to tell you this about our getting Dennis so soon after Baron died. If you read my blogs around that time, you know I thought the Beast was wrong to do it so soon. I missed Baron and hated it when he had to be put to sleep. He was in such pain and struggling to please us that you almost had to cry to watch him. I was still grieving for him when the Beast ended up adopting Dennis. But.......I have to say that Dennis is such a great pup, both to watch and because he is such a happy dog.
He loves to run around the yard, tease the hens and roughhouse with the cat. He goes outside regardless of the weather. He's just as happy when it's raining as he is when the weather is nice. He's becoming more and more obedient and calm and he's not even a year old yet. Unfortunately, Labradors don't mature until they are 2-3 years old. I'll just be glad when he is out of his *chewing* stage that they all go through. At least he hasn't chewed or tried to chew any furniture. Years ago, we had a Lab pup that actually chewed a dresser and I mean he *CHEWED* it up badly. We ended up returning him to the shelter because we both worked strange hours at the time and we couldn't leave him alone for any length of time. It was really sad. The damage he did was just in one day and he made it unuseable. I was shocked.
When I say *years ago*, I'm talking about when we were newlyweds. Since we are married almost 53 years, you know I am not kidding....LOL. I still find it hard to believe it's been that long. *Sigh*
Another thing I accomplished today was finally getting my hair coloring done. This was a totally new brand but I had read some good comments about so I sent away for it since it isn't carried locally.....yet. It has a pre-treatment for your hair, then the normal coloring and the cream rinse supplied smells wonderful and left my hair feeling amazing. Plus, to my surprise, I have color variations. They are subtle but it makes my hair color look natural. It's a shock but a nice surprise. I think the pre-treatment has something to do with that. I will report on this again after a few days and let you know if I still feel good about it. I might even drop the name of the brand. *Wink*
Okay, it's that time again. Love you all. Hopefully, the snowstorms that hit the Midweat and NE are truly the last hurrah before Springtime weather becomes the norm for us all. Be good, stay warm and be kind. ***Hugs***
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