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[lynxstch]

 

[dazedx3]

Good Morning,
sitting here, trying to convince myself to run to town and do a little grocery shopping. Tomorrow a friend and I are going to visit another friend about five hours away for a few days. Our friend has stage 3 anal cancer and the treatment has been horrendous. I’m not sure I am up for the trip but I committed to it, so I will go.
My sister, who lost her husband a month before Kris passed, made an “interesting suggestion” to me the other day. So I should say, we get along, but she has always pretty much ignored me or belittled me through the last 60 plus
years. Well, she thought it would be a good idea to buy a duplex together. WTH…. I understand she is grieving but even I know that would be a recipe for disaster. I love her but need to maintain some distance. I know I need to sell our home and move, but I can’t think about that right now.

My other sister has been trying very hard to keep me busy. We have been going through the family photo slides. Thinking about digitizing some, anyone have any tips? I don’t think our kids have much interest. There are hundreds of them spanning 3 generations.

Well, I guess I should do the shopping and throw a bag together for our road trip. Everything seems like to much effort and too many memories to undertake.

 

[easyas123]

Welp, my HR gal has it.
Hasn't felt 100% , took 2 tests earlier in the week. Went home mid-day yesterday feeling like hell warmed over, took another test this AM - positive.
Had to go around and let everyone in the office know they've been exposed as HR gal is, shall we say, a bit of a talker and frequently makes her rounds during the day chit chatting w/ folks. We've had a positive here and there over the past year in the office and jobsite, but have lucked out not to have a full fledged 'situation' where several folks got sick.
Not gonna lie, I'm a bit fatigued by it all. I guess a lot of folks feel that way. Oh well, all we can do is solider on, take precautions and keep on keeping on.

 

[easyas123]

Oh dang Lynn, that is HILLARIOUS!
Thanks for the laugh!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Good Morning,
sitting here, trying to convince myself to run to town and do a little grocery shopping. Tomorrow a friend and I are going to visit another friend about five hours away for a few days. Our friend has stage 3 anal cancer and the treatment has been horrendous. I’m not sure I am up for the trip but I committed to it, so I will go.
My sister, who lost her husband a month before Kris passed, made an “interesting suggestion” to me the other day. So I should say, we get along, but she has always pretty much ignored me or belittled me through the last 60 plus
years. Well, she thought it would be a good idea to buy a duplex together. WTH…. I understand she is grieving but even I know that would be a recipe for disaster. I love her but need to maintain some distance. I know I need to sell our home and move, but I can’t think about that right now.

My other sister has been trying very hard to keep me busy. We have been going through the family photo slides. Thinking about digitizing some, anyone have any tips? I don’t think our kids have much interest. There are hundreds of them spanning 3 generations.

Well, I guess I should do the shopping and throw a bag together for our road trip. Everything seems like to much effort and too many memories to undertake.

Hi dazed. The first thing that comes out at me is that you’ve stopped crying, at least some of the time. I’m glad!

And thrilled to read you‘re going with a friend to visit another friend. Do you think that might be hard for you? Do you have a way to leave if it gets to be too much?

I can see where your sister is coming from as I think that way, too, ie supports as people age, and sharing costs. But if you haven’t had a close relationship and have reservations, of course, maybe it doesn’t make sense. And yes, it’s too soon to think about all that anyway, right?

I hope you have a nice trip and the helping and support aspect is fulfilling to you. It’s very nice of you to do and I’m sure your friend will be very appreciative.

Welp, my HR gal has it.
Hasn't felt 100% , took 2 tests earlier in the week. Went home mid-day yesterday feeling like hell warmed over, took another test this AM - positive.
Had to go around and let everyone in the office know they've been exposed as HR gal is, shall we say, a bit of a talker and frequently makes her rounds during the day chit chatting w/ folks. We've had a positive here and there over the past year in the office and jobsite, but have lucked out not to have a full fledged 'situation' where several folks got sick.
Not gonna lie, I'm a bit fatigued by it all. I guess a lot of folks feel that way. Oh well, all we can do is solider on, take precautions and keep on keeping on.

Oh no! Sending good vibes to all of you and hoping at least some of you don’t get sick! it’s a tough situation to be in. We had a bunch of stuff going around work lately, too, with a lot of people out sick. It’s that time of year, I guess. It’s too bad the tests don’t pick it up sooner, but there has to be a pretty good infection brewing before they do.

 

[Judique]

She keeps taking the remote thing and puts it near the steering column before she remembers, lol.

I keep mine on a little table inside my house and when I leave I put it in my right side pocket of my jeans. It works just fine within a few feet so don't have to take it out. At first I was carrying and putting it in the slots for stuff next to my seat but soon learned my door won't lock with the key inside when I would forget to pick it up. Putting it in my bag is a no go as I lose things in there.

Older DD's car was push button so having driven that I was up on push button.

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

Hey - you did what you could do and still got it, it happens. It's happened to many of us, hope your experience with it is mild and not lingering. Here's hoping. DH is double vaxxed and triple boosted and...guess it didn't really take (thanks immunosuppresscents). I'm only double vaxxed/double boosted. DD#1 and SoIL#1 are testing + (again...this is their 3rd bout); DD#2/SoIL#2/DS and all the grandkids are neg, so far.

Is that a bathroom themed restaurant?

It was an teriyaki/hibachi place. Weird, right?

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

@lynxstch Mine has the push button start, too. I was totally lost when I first got in and tried to turn it on, the sales guy had to show me how (foot has to be depressing brake), and even then it was sometimes a head scratcher. I wasn’t used to it. Now, I like it. If I leave my car somewhere they always seem to know what to do, so I guess it must be more common now. The thing I really like is that my door unlocks when I come up to the car when my key is on me. A weird thing with the rental was that we had to lock it on the outside (door handle) or it wouldn’t lock. Maybe it’s a safety so if you hit the button by accident but didn’t mean to? Idk. Maybe I would’ve figured out more had we had more time with it. I did think it was a nice car. (Sonata. Was very low to the ground, though.) Mine won’t lock if the keys are in the car, which comes in handy when I’m out w the dogs or even shopping and it gets a little chaotic.

B&B So sorry you’ve got the ‘vid. That’s how we felt, too, in October. Had avoided it for so long, even being in the Covid ICUs. This variant is super contagious. I know your husband is post transplant so that’s a concern. On the last shift I worked my patient was post heart transplant with Covid and was doing ok. Sick, but ok. They had changed over some of his meds to IV to be sure he got them all, since he’d been vomiting for a couple of days. Hopefully your husband doesn’t get that sick. If you get that gummy mucous in your head the thing that helps is the Arm and Hammer Extra Strength Saline Spray twice a day along with Mucinex to help break it up. I am still really amazed none of us got sick during or after our trip last month.

I've been taking Mucinex, to just keep things moving out. DH is only supposed to take Coricidrin, because of HBP; but if the Mucinex can help get him cleared up, then he'll probably take it for a few days. I'll go get him some saline spray from Walgreens in a little bit; thanks for the help!

We have the push button start, and it took a little bit for me to get it. Our wipers do have the auto-on feature (and will adapt to the conditions, to go slower or faster as needed); our headlights are also auto-on, and are adaptive, so if we are making a turn, they move to show us the road better, or brighten slightly if its super dark.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Afternoon everyone,

Thank you all so very much for all your dad congratulations. Yesterday was absolutely an extra blessed one indeed. Dad and I both are so beyond grateful in all. I would appreciate dad prayers today that he isn't developing another cold. He seems to be doing better this afternoon, thank God. He had a longer night. He did promise me that he will never again go out the way he did on Tuesday in the downpour! All is well and quiet here this Thursday. I ordered him a couple of extra birthday surprises on Walmart of a new long T shirt and sweatshirt. He will be going to Walmart in the next few weeks before heading to a very nearby Costco so would be able to do an exchange if needed. Costco, FYI, is that they have a refer a friend promotion that sounds as though it is always in place. When you accompany a current Costco member to customer service at a Costco store and become a member yourself, each of you get a $10 Costco gift card! Dad will be meeting Terri at Costco to do just that sometime soon. Good deal indeed.

FrogWe CARE!

Snowysmom, ITA with Lynn. One day at a time indeed, step by step. God will and is working everything out.

Beautiful picture, Lynn! Hooray that you enjoyed some time with your SIL You needed a break!

Thanks, B&B and welcome home once more and back to our thread, too. Thank you for sharing such wonderful memories with us. Love all your pictures and both you and DH feel much better!

prayers, Footballmouse. I am not a thunder fan either! You please stay warm and safe yourself.

So good to see you post Maple Moose, thank you! Pup prayers! May your new freezer store both staples and a treat or two as well!

Pea, car prayers indeed. Grandma’s Corolla that I inherited way back now in 2002 lasted for 26 years! Dad and I should have sold it a year or so before we did but what a reliable car it was. Dad had the same car in a different color that also lasted about as long. When we both were shopping for our current cars, we didn’t care for the Toyota choices, prices, along with at that time the pressure from salesmen at the dealership. We are very pleased with my Versa and his Fit. LOL to sauce spaghetti. Thanks to God for that fun family moment and memory!

Just to you too Taz with extra loving care as well.

Stay dry, Easyas! ITA that being comfortable is what is important! I am absolutely a jeans and T person through and through. Oh no! big time, my friend and thinking of you!

PollyannaMom, I admit the gecko (I know the image is a lizard but there was no gecko smiley) can stay far away from me. I am glad, of course, he is happier. Thank you for giving it a home.

Dazed, I saw a commercial just yesterday for Legacy Box I have no clue whether it works also for slides but you might check it out. I am also so grateful you will be getting together with friends. from me and the rest of your Quacker family!

Wishing each of you a good rest of the day with love.

 

[Snowysmom]

Dazedx3 I glad you have friends to talk with and do some things with. I found that to be such a help. Even if you find the days away are tough, just take it slow. I understand where your SIL is coming from with buying a duplex together but since you aren't that close it is something to think about very closely and do what is right for you. Right now decisions are probably best left for later on. I had to sell my house within the first year due to circumstances. And, since I was still not thinking clearly, I ended up buying the wrong place trying to please everyone but myself. Give yourself some time to grieve and to think about your needs. You can think about yourself now. It is not being selfish, but being self aware.

B&B Sorry to hear you got covid. It is very contagious now. My DS Jeff called me this morning. My older DGD tested positive today. We know it is going to go to the other kids and probably mom and dad. She probably got it at school.

Easyas Sorry you are dealing with someone with covid too. Thanks for the suggestions to do some things for myself. I do plan to do some Valentine's shopping for the grandkids. I also have to do birthday shopping for younger DGD.

Lynn I hope the antibiotic kicks in soon so Don can feel better. That new truck sounds like it is a technical marvel. It is too complicated for me to even think about driving. Plus, I just would not pay that much for a vehicle. I am too cheap.

Work was fine today. I like to catch up with everyone. I went to the little local grocery store for some salad and a prepared meal for tomorrow night. I am among those in meal Hell. I don't want to cook and I don't even know what I want to eat. I bought some squash ravioli at the farm stand thinking it would be good for a couple of nights. I have since decided I am not interested in them for now. I find myself eating salads, hard boiled eggs and toast and avocado, and some times I will just heat up a small frozen pizza to have with some salad. I also found some grapes I really like and am trying to eat more apples. But, an actual meal is not on my to do list.

It is dreary here with some rain. We had a coating of snow overnight but it is gone now. Have a nice evening.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Snowysmom, thank you for your kind words to Dazed and everyone, always. We appreciate you so much!

Dad is taking a nap right now. I'm very grateful for that. I finished doing birthday surprise shopping or him, too

Extra to all.

 

[lynxstch]

Got a call from Summer earlier. She's been seeing Dr. after Dr. for months, having all kinds of tests.

Her blood work keeps coming back flagged. Her red blood count is extremely high, white blood count extremely low. They are referring her to a hematologist for that. They are referring her to a bladder specialist as her kidney is still sore and she can't empty her bladder fully.

Yesterday was an MRI of her back.
MRI wasn't good either--bilateral stenosis of the spine, uncovertebral joint arthropathy , bony overgrowth causing compression of the spinal cord, disk space narrowing and front and back bone spurs at c6 and c7 and c5 and c6

Kidney test results show -kidney disease amd proteinuria

What a mess. Don is so upset over it, Summer she's just 'over all of it'.

This has been going on since September now and no one has done a thing. I told her to contact a patient advocate if need be. Someone has to do something or she won't be around much longer at this rate, and she's only 39.
Continued prayers asked if you can spare them.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Good evening.

I just can't keep up here.

Yesterday we worked around the house. All of Christmas is away. I also watched all three hours of the NCIS cross over event. It was long and I was glad I recorded it to fast forward and take breaks.

Today I had Bible study, by Zoom, then we went to the library and grocery shopped. After dinner, Jack booked our remaining flight in Hawaii and both rental cars. The only thing left to book is the Pearl Harbor tour once it is available.

out in the new truck

That truck looks nice.

heading back out to the mall this weekend.

I assume Christiana. Try Penney's and Macy's. And Chico's at the Fashion Center. Good luck.

I will work on catching up on everyone's news for the last two weeks

Welcome back! And you are not obligated to catch up.

The appointment with my attorney did not go so great.

I am sorry to hear that.

We tested + last night.

I hope you have mild cases. We managed to avoid it until our trip to WDW.

Anyone else in meal hell?

ME! All I want is chicken fingers. And no vegetables. This is so not like me. I forgot what I used to fix for dinners. Just bought fish today so I could make something else.

We have the push button start,

Jack's car does too. And he has Adaptive Cruise Control. I rarely drive his car except on long trips. It freaks me out when the car starts slowing down by itself.

Tomorrow, yoga, breakfast at CFA, and then a hair cut.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

I found this then forgot to post. Sounds like it applies to a lot of us.

 

[Snowysmom]

Lynn So sorry about Summer and her continuing health issues. Can she find a better medical center where they can look at her test results and maybe help her find answers? I know alot of areas do not have the benefit of multiple medical centers. It just sounds like alot of tests and problems but no real answers as to what they can do to help her. She must be so frustrated and tired of it all.

Another dreary morning here. Rain is coming back. But, it is 55 degrees according to my phone. That is amazing for Jan. I am working 3 hours, doing some errands, and then coming back to vacuum and wash the wood floors. I will also get some stuff put away for the pictures on Monday. I keep thinking I should just suck it up and stay here but I am feeling sorry for myself for having to move again. As my kids tell me, I don't want to be unhappy where I live. Yesterday the facilities guy came to my door to let me know they could not set up a code for my realtor to buzz people up at the open house. We were in the hallway talking and I am sure people overheard us talking about realtors and open houses. I have only told my one acquaintance about the move but now more people are in the know I am sure. Oh well, as my realtor says, it is none of their business. This would be a good place for me 12-15 years down the road but right now it is not the ideal place.

Have a good day.

 

[lynxstch]

Lynn So sorry about Summer and her continuing health issues. Can she find a better medical center where they can look at her test results and maybe help her find answers? I know alot of areas do not have the benefit of multiple medical centers. It just sounds like alot of tests and problems but no real answers as to what they can do to help her. She must be so frustrated and tired of it all.

She is already going to the best one closest one to where she lives- WVU. To get to another one , she would have to go to UPMC in Pittsburgh, and that's even farther away. She is beyond frustrated at this point.

 

[footballmouse]

Happy Friday!

I am actually off this weekend plus since it's a holiday on Monday, I'm off for the holiday . I never get a 3 day weekend, I usually get stuck working one of the days.

Tomorrow morning I'm watching Mia . Sunday I'm meeting my sisters and brother plus their spouses for brunch. On the way home I'll run some errands. I don't like to go out here and there, I usually just wait and do everything in one trip. Just trying to save on gas .

I also watched all three hours of the NCIS cross over event. It was long and I was glad I recorded it to fast forward and take breaks.

How was the show? I haven't watched it yet, can't decide if I want to devote to watching all 3 shows . I don't like NCIS LA, and I can take or leave NCIS Hawaii.

I'm always in dinner hell. I don't like to cook so I try to find a way out of it. I did buy some things to try in the air fryer. Last night I was going to make chicken and asparagus but cheese and crackers won out. I'll have to make them tonight so the food doesn't go bad.

Sitting here waiting for the plumber to show up. I'm finally biting the bullet and paying someone to fix the pipe that leads to the bathroom sink. He was here the other week and said he can't fix the clog, he needs to replace the pipe. That is probably why Jacob & Mitchell weren't able to clear the blockage. My house was built in the 50's so I know the pipes are wearing down.

Well, I need to get back to work. Have a great day!

 

[lynxstch]

Happy Friday the 13'th!

QOTD--Do you have any superstitions ?

I have none in general.

Today is just another day to me. My grandmother used to have one, she would refuse to buy, or do anything important on the 13'th. No idea where that came from, but she lived by it until the day she died.
She also refused to gift someone anything sharp. They had to pay her a penny.

38 outside, only going to 40, with showers or snow flurries. It rained again last night and we had 2 thunderstorms during the day. Talk about odd January weather!

Today is bathroom cleaning day. Still waiting for Dave to call me and set a date to come and measure. Guess I have to make yet another phone call and remind him.

Have a nice morning--stay away from ladders and black cats, lol (hard for me to do, I have 3 of them!)

 

[Pea-n-Me]

@lynxstch Does Summer have a good primary care physician? With a good working relationship? That’s the person who drives the bus when it comes to complex issues of care. That should be the person coordinating everything and piecing it all together. I know things can get very complicated when different body systems are having problems because it means seeing so many different people. (I hear these stories all the time.) Often it’s one person (or practice) who finally pulls it all together. It’s unfortunate because people get frustrated and things can then go south. It’s overwhelming to have to live with so many medical appts and feel like you’re not getting anywhere. I hope she can find someone to help.

 

[lynxstch]

@lynxstch Does Summer have a good primary care physician? With a good working relationship? That’s the person who drives the bus when it comes to complex issues of care. That should be the person coordinating everything and piecing it all together. I know things can get very complicated when different body systems are having problems because it means seeing so many different people. (I hear these stories all the time.) Often it’s one person (or practice) who finally pulls it all together. It’s unfortunate because people get frustrated and things can then go south. It’s overwhelming to have to live with so many medical appts and feel like you’re not getting anywhere. I hope she can find someone to help.

She has a good PCP, but I don't know what kind of working relationship she has with her. All I know is that is the one who referred her to the rheumatogist, who seems to be the only one trying to find solutions for her. Everyone else just keeps passing it on to the next one. They keep giving her diagnoses but not what can be done about them. She has pretty much resigned herself to the fact that she won't be around much longer.