Quarantine and chill and kindness chatty clubhouse: Jump in and join the conversation! All is welcome!

[lynxstch]

@tazdev3225 Between cleaning and husbands, you and I would get along famously!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I think maybe some of your habits rubbed off on her, Lynn!

I had to laugh because my bathroom closet is the same!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Yeah! Dr just called!! Tom is out of surgery and all went well!! The recovery nurse will be calling in about two hours!

Thank you for all thoughts and prayers!

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

Hi! Winding down…Tom’s knee replacement is tomorrow. We’re to be there at 7, not bad. I’m able to drive him. I wasn’t sure if I could grip the wheel, and I can. He’ll spend one night. He has an at home PT appointment on Friday.

I am healing nicely. The bandage comes off tomorrow.

Lots of (((healing vibes))) for you two!

Just seems like every time I have a plan to get ahead something knocks me back even further.

I know that feeling. Sorry you're having to deal with that mess too.

SIL and niece have to go to Morgantown again. This is just crazy. They have to go today, again tomorrow and again Thursday. I find it ridiculous that the medical place can't put all of their appts on the same day

Hope your DH's neph appointment goes well.
DH deals with the same stuff when he does his annual transplant checkups at Mayo. He'll have labs first thing in the morning day 1, then the biopsy in early afternoon. Day 2, he'll have to pick up a urine jug for a 24 hour test in the morning; an appointment right after that to get a 24 hour blood pressure monitor; then in the late late afternoon, he'll usually have an appointment with the dietician or endocrinologist; day 3, he has to go back up to drop off the urine jug and bp monitor first thing in the morning, and then in the late late afternoon, he'll meet with the transplant team. Mayo is about an hour from the house, all highway, so no sense in him coming home between visits; he works about 35 minutes from Mayo, so on day 2 and 3, he'll go back to work between the morning and afternoon appointments. Day 1, I have to drive him home because of the biopsy, so we usually just hang out at Mayo, walking around the walking trail around the 'lake', and we get lunch on the way home. It was worse when he first got the transplant; so many appointments, and even on the days he didn't have anything but labs, for the first week, we'd just have to stay up at Mayo for the day, just for morning and afternoon labs!


Sad about my Broncos loss yesterday; they had a couple of really good chances to take the lead and just blew it. SoIL#2 and DGS#2 are over the moon, as Seattle is their team.


Got the backyard mowed and weedwacked yesterday. Today, I cleaned my bathroom top to bottom; swept and mopped the entire house (except DS's bathroom and bedroom); and vacuumed the living room rug. Tomorrow is laundry day, I think; and either mowing the front yard, or I might wait on that until Thursday, depending on weather. Making beef and bean burritos with leftover veggie tray/dip for dinner. Tomorrow is the Publix's chicken and dumplings crock pot dinner.

Good morning.

Only 74 here right now but it's muggy.

Been busy the past couple of days.

Sunday's craft fair I wanted to go to was rained out. We did go to my son's house, and I had so much fun with LJ. He is getting so big and trying to talk, but he talks gibberish, Spanish and English. He loved the car I bought for him so that made me happy at least. I did not watch the football game and was a little upset that the Eagles won. I am not rooting for them because I don't like the way management has handled certain player situations. I was happy to see Carson Wentz do well and win. He is one of the reasons I stopped rooting for the Eagles. My son watches something called the Red Zone because they all play Fantasy Football, and it gives me a headache.

I watch RedZone when the Broncos aren't on. You either really have to follow along or just skim, lol.

Yesterday I tackled my hall closet. I think I need to join Couponers Anonymous. By the time I was cleaning and throwing things out I had: 80 razors, 42 bars of soap, 24 tubes of toothpaste, 20 deodorants, about 40 bottles of shampoo, 10 bottles of shower gel, 6 Large bottles of Lotion and who knows what else. Most of these things were free or under $1.00. I did manage to get to the top shelf that had a milk crate with papers in it - from 2001-2004. They were all tossed right into the trash truck today. It was nice to get it all organized though. Jay is going to repair the bottom shelf so I can put the bathroom cleaning supplies in there also. The top shelf will be able to hold spare towels. One thing I found though amazed me since I totally forgot buying them. I have TWO 25th Anniversary Disney World Barbies. Not sure what I will do with them as neither of my daughters want them.
You could sell the Barbies on ebay, or donate to a Christmas toy drive. Wow to your stash...I've never had that big of a stash, except for razor blades...when Dorco closed their online store, I bought 6 boxes of the blades I like; I still have 4 boxes left, lol. And I didn't need to buy any cleaning supplies after things started getting tight on the shelves; before the pandemic really hit, I bought a bunch of cleaners/wipes/bleach/etc. It's all almost gone now, but it was good for 2 years to not have to buy any...I'd hit the sales (usually bogo, and sometimes Target gc with it).

Today my DH went to his breakfast and I didn't need to take him. One of his friends is back from his summer home down the shore and will take him every month. I am thrilled because while he was gone, I was able to give the downstairs a thorough cleaning without him underfoot. He thinks I have become a cleaning fanatic and I am just happy to have some control back in the house. He is a pack rat, of things we do not need, like 4 copies of the same movie because he likes it. I have managed to get rid of a lot of stuff while he is out, and he never notices.

Haha, I have two copies of the Hobbit trilogy and the Lord of the Rings trilogy (the extended version) on DVD, unopened; and two copies of The Incredible Hulk, and a couple of kids movies that DS liked, that I picked up one for a gift one year, forgot I gave him it, and bought another one.

Have a good day, all.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Morning everyone,

From stuffy inside it looks overcast outside here. It's supposed to be around 80 all week. Definitely cooler than last week. Dad just called. Sounded like he had a rough start at the laundromat. Thankfully everything is washing away now. He'll head to Ralph's and come home. He finally got a text from our cousin Steve. The message said they may call us tonight and that basically it's still touch and go, day by day for Steve. I thank you all so much for your prayers for him and Ruth. Nothing much going on otherwise. Tomorrow will be when dad goes to Best Buy. I'll have a fridge report/update then along with a headphone one as well.

Much for Tom. Bobbiwoz! God Bless precious Gus! He’s adorable! Thank you for sharing God’s Good Morning with us through the beautiful sunrise picture! Just read your latest update. Praise God!

Great suggestion, dear Pea. That was how way back in 2016 we got a better price on my Versa. We found an online offer at one particular dealership. Called them to verify that they would honor it and they said they would. I definitely have noticed over the years that often times online prices can be lower than in store prices. But then, at least out here, store prices among its chain vary by location. Take Target, for example. The Target that’s near Best Buy about 5 minutes away has the highest prices because its location is considered touristy. The Target, dad went to yesterday, by Dollar Tree, in a completely different part of town about 25 minutes away, has the cheapest prices on some things. Never know indeed! you have a peaceful week ahead.

Frog, and truly so good to see you! Prayers, always.

Good idea to wait to be sure to doesn’t start to , Snowysmom! I am so thankful you are able to take your morning walks. Prayers you get to do so later on today and have a good Tuesday, as well

to you as well, Footballmouse! Sounds like you need a break and some time for plain rest! Do something just for you and have a brighter rest of the week ahead.

Judique. I’m truly so happy that you have two upcoming trips to look forward to. You sure have been through the wringer and need some FUN! How cool that you will be staying at different places each trip. To me that seems like a trip in itself in a way. Of course, DL doesn’t offer that variety out here. Local nearby hotels are absolutely the better and cheaper way to go than on property. I do vaguely remember the fun of the old Disneyland Hotel before the remodel when it still had the pedal boats and little shops. Totally different scene than today. Simpler times for sure. You just have safe fun!

Many prayers for Mr. L’s appointment to go smoothly, dear Lynn. That really is crazy and poor scheduling especially right now during Covid to have your SIL need to make back-to-back trips to the same medical facility. Prayers all of her appointments go well. Enjoy your McDonald’s treat!

Yikes, Easyas, that sounds like quite a ! Stay dry and safe, my friend and have a good day!

Carol, and prayers that your eye exam goes well!

LOL, Taz. Sometimes it is quite a challenge indeed to get someone to let go of “stuff.” God Bless, LJ! I’m so thankful you got to spend more time with him

Your poor DH, B&B! Prayers for him and always for you, of course, too. I still say you and Lynn need to go into business together! You'd be an inspiration, help, and sensation that's for sure. Not to mention earn some extra money!

Have a great Tuesday, friends. I'll check back later.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

That was how way back in 2016 we got a better price on my Versa. We found an online offer at one particular dealership. Called them to verify that they would honor it and they said they would. I definitely have noticed over the years that often times online prices can be lower than in store prices. But then, at least out here, store prices among its chain vary by location. Take Target, for example. The Target that’s near Best Buy about 5 minutes away has the highest prices because its location is considered touristy. The Target, dad went to yesterday, by Dollar Tree, in a completely different part of town about 25 minutes away, has the cheapest prices on some things. Never know indeed! you have a peaceful week ahead.

Yes, online shopping has really changed things, even with car shopping. A few years ago I had a car dealership that is 75 minutes away offer to have a car I was interested in, driven up to my house so I could test drive it! That was a first! But they were in an area where there wasn’t a lot of foot traffic so they felt it was something they could offer to help stay competitive. I was quite impressed! Later, I asked other dealerships about that possibility and they acted like I was crazy. So it really just depends. All things being equal I try to give my business to local businesses when possible, but it’s not always possible. I hope you can either fix your current fridge or find something else you like at a good price.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Wow, Pea, what awesome service! I do remember when both dad and I were car shopping, some dealerships did offer a gift card (Target or Walmart) for taking a test drive. We both got to get one of those which was an added bonus. At the moment, we are very thankful that our fridge seems to be doing just fine. Nice and cool.

It's not so cool anymore--84, but still cooler than last week. AuntieMe3, prayers you are enjoying a heatwave break!

Have a good afternoon, everyone. Snowysmom, I hope you were able to take your walk.

 

[bobbiwoz]

The latest!

So, Tom just text me to say they will be moving him.
The anesthesia Dr is the same one who worked when he had his lung Worked on. She says he is memorable!

My DSis will be here soon to walk Gus. She will help me remove my bandage.

Things are going very well here in Cape May!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Have arrived safely in Maine, and DS is doing OK. Thank you all for the prayers and well-wishes!

It seems to have been related to an allergic reaction. - He ate something that he didn't realize had scallops in it. (Ever since he was born, scallops have made me violently ill, and I had previously loved them, so we always figured he was allergic, and that it had somehow affected me as well.)

Anyway, he got dehydrated. His roommates took him to the ER and he had fluids and some medicine and is feeling a lot better.

Unfortunately, DS had a relapse this morning, and we were back at the hospital.

We are back at the hotel now, and hopefully on the mend for real. I'm catching up here while he has a nap. Please keep up the prayers if that's your thing.

The latest!

So, Tom just text me to say they will be moving him.
The anesthesia Dr is the same one who worked when he had his lung Worked on. She says he is memorable!

My DSis will be here soon to walk Gus. She will help me remove my bandage.

Things are going very well here in Cape May!

So glad to read he is out of surgery and things are going well!

 

[Snowysmom]

@bobbiwoz Nice to hear your DH is out of surgery and all went well. I like the picture of Gus just waiting.

@frog3101 Thinking of you. Glad you checked in.

@PollyannaMom Sorry your DS had a relapse. Hope he improves now. Sending good thoughts and prayers to you and DS.

@lynxstch Hope Mr L does well at the doctor. My older DS is a nephrologist so you post made me think of him.

I had lunch with my good friend. We chat like crazy. We both have made some big decisions in our lives which is interesting. She was not surprised to hear that I want to move out where my older DS lives. She understands that I want a town house and I want to be able to help my DS with the kids when needed. But my main reason is I do not like this town and I am not a fan of the one floor condo. Since I do like my DS's area alot I can have a fresh start in a new place. I look at this condo as a pit stop on the road of my new life. I told both sons what I am planning on doing come the new year and they are very supportive. I had to what I did to find out that this is not want. I do not feel bad or even stupid for buying this condo. It has been a tough year and I did what I had to do at the time. Now I can fine tune what I need to do. I may even discuss retirement with the kids. I would consider retiring maybe next Fall 2023 or early winter 2023. My friend is researching buying a condo in Florida and maybe having a small apt around here or even staying with her kids when she comes up to visit. Her kids have areas in their homes that are almost in law areas. She has rented a condo for a month this winter to see if she likes living in the area she likes in Florida. She does have friends and family there so that will help. It is nice that we can help each other brain storm on what to do and when to do it.

It is cloudy right now but at least the rain has stopped. I got 2 walks in and now will go for a third walk before the rain starts up again. Today the tow company picked up the car we donated to Make A Wish. DS sent a picture of the car and I cried. I really did not like the car that much, it was his since high school even though Chris and I owned it. Actually there were a couple of years when Chris and I had it and Chris would drive it. It just made me think of Chris and how much things have changed in a year. I went from owning 3 cars to just one.

Have a nice evening.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Bobbiwoz and praise God. I am truly so grateful Tom's surgery is now behind him. Muchyou are both able to rest easier now. Continuing prayers always.

Huge PollyannaMom along with extrafrom me and the rest of your family. my friend. We're here and care.

Snowysmom, how thankful to God I truly am that you have such a kind friend and how blessed likewise (as all of us virtually are) to have you in her life!

 

[easyas123]

Things are going very well here in Cape May!

Excellent news, hope everyone continues to feel better and your husband has a good night! Good vibes coming across the Bay to you!

Unfortunately, DS had a relapse this morning, and we were back at the hospital.

We are back at the hotel now, and hopefully on the mend for real. I'm catching up here while he has a nap. Please keep up the prayers if that's your thing.

I'm sorry to hear that, I had no idea that a allergic reaction could double back on someone, that's scary - but sleep is good for a body, I hope it helps him continue to get better.

Today the tow company picked up the car we donated to Make A Wish. DS sent a picture of the car and I cried

You made a choice that is going to benefit others, as difficult as it was. I've said it before, but I'll say it again - you've really been a hell of an example of a strong spirit in the face of many difficult decisions & choices.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

ITA Easyas, and thanks from me as well, Snowysmom for donating the car.

 

[lynxstch]

Weather is just gorgeous outside..72, sunny, nice breeze. Mr L's appt went well. No changes since last visit. Goes back in Dec.

Stopped at McD's, farm stand was closed though. Came home and ate. And I just finished mowing and weedwacking the yard. Good neighbor was mowing his, and he waved as he went along. Yelled over and said 'copycat'. I laughed and said, yeah but you were gone for a week, and I already mowed once. That was because it took him 2x longer than it took me today, lol

Dinner may just be cereal or something. Not hungry now for sure.

Started watching the Emmy's, and most of the fashions were so ridiculous I turned it off. And since I haven't seen ANY of the cable shows that were nominated, I decided I didn't need to waste 3 hours watching that either. I can see the highlights on ET tonite

Off to wash the mowers off and put them away

@Snowysmom Bless you for donating the car to Make a Wish. Very nice thing to do!

Have a nice evening

 

[PollyannaMom]

I'm sorry to hear that, I had no idea that a allergic reaction could double back on someone, that's scary - but sleep is good for a body, I hope it helps him continue to get better.

Thanks. I agree about sleep! It's not actually the allergic reaction itself at this point. He has something called Gastroparesis which seems to make him prone to cyclic vomiting episodes. - If he gets puking, he just can't stop. So the scallops triggered being sick the first night, but since then, I think it was the other stuff.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

So glad all went well for Mr. L, Lynn and that you enjoyed McD's. Rest!

PollyannaMom. Your poor DS! Continuing prayer to both of you!

 

[bobbiwoz]

@PollyannaMom so sorry to read about your son’s relapse. Saying prayers that he get well.

@Snowysmom, I enjoyed reading about how you are planning to move forward!

 

[easyas123]

Gastroparesis

Ah...yes. Funny enough, I also have that delightful diagnosis, among other fun tummy issues. Mine isn't as bad as your son's though, not by a long shot. Continued good vibes going his way.

 

[Snowysmom]

Good morning. Off for a walk and then work. Flu shot this afternoon.

Have a good day.

 

[lynxstch]

Good Wednesday morning. Another beautiful day, we are getting spoiled with this weather. Although at 50 degrees, it was a bit cool when I woke up. Had to put leggings on to take out the trash , and almost considered adding a sweater, lol!

It's off to the market to get grocery shopping done, and then the neighbor is coming this afternoon to take the wood from the basement. A girl that Mr L worked with is also stopping by this afternoon. They run a basket raffle every Oct (used to be June before Covid), and we always go in half with her. It's Mr L's way of still supporting the company.

Have a great day !