A gorgeous weekend here, was productive but still procrastinating on finalizing upcoming trip activities. So much to do there, so little time syndrome. Sure is nice to have so many new options, even though I do try to keep it fresh when at MCO.
Local chinese buffet laid me low late Saturday night into Sunday. You do roll the dice in general with sushi when inland
Have truck getting inspection, hair up in shower cap with the Olaplex treatment that will sit on it for half a day since tomorrow is finally my cut & color day. Has been nearly 7 months. Since I had anesthesia early January, wanted to give hair some time to work thru it. First time I didn’t wait a few months afterwards it turned out gosh-awful bad both color & hair structure. Had several stylists say it happens more times than you expect.
once bitten, twice shy!
Robbie - can’t imagine what you felt seeing that pic of road. Guess you really never know, gotta live each day to it’s fullest.
I’ve had several surgeries too and for pain the knee ranks #1. And mine went well. I can’t imagine what you went thru. Our medical systems are different. Here I believe you have to wait 6mos before doing other knee. I was horrified my friend in NY had both done at same time. She asked me and I told her not to. But she decided to listen to her doctor and did it. But afterwards wished she listened to me.
No I don’t have pain in knee. But I can’t kneel on it. That is quite uncomfortable. Surgeon did tell me about that in advance. He was an excellent surgeon. Every time I went in for a test, X-ray, blood, the technician would see what surgeon I have and always comment on how good he is.
I did the
Disneyland canoes, last year lol, and had a difficult time getting out of canoe on to dock. But I’m not sure if that was the knee or my hip problem.
Are you still getting knee pain? I’m not brave either and so glad my other knee is good! Were you given the blood thinners to prevent clots? I had to inject myself for a month. Nurse had to talk me off the edge while she was teaching me how to do it!
For those who aren’t familiar with DL’s canoes...
that is quite the feet (pun intended) as it’s a heckofa tight fit. i have a bad enough time settling into the Matterhorn cars before they put in the first reconfiguration. Remember cringing when I first say how you used to be seated. Was glad when they put backs on seats.
“Originally, the bobsleds featured a two-person seat, where the larger person boarded first and sat down, then the second, smaller, person boarded second and sat between their legs. The seatbelts were more like standard, at the time, car seatbelts that could be removed at any time.”
Wow, I only had a month of injections. I can feel when I kneel on it, very uncomfortable. I do have some small numb spots. Hip is on other side. I had X-rays. It’s Bursitis/Arthritis. The injections are giving some relief, but it isn’t 100%. Stairs still difficult. I’ll try a couple of slides at Volcano Bay but think most of my time will be in wave pool and lazy rivers, lol! The new family raft ride at Typhoon Lagoon is great! You get on at ground level and go up the conveyor belt while in the raft, brilliant!
My daughters both volunteered at a Day camp to get their hours in! Yup trying to get ready for trip but life keeps getting in the way!
Glad you’re finally enjoying semi blue skies. It was a nice day here, bonus. Was supposed to rain. But I didn’t get out much. Had podiatrist appt in morning, then had to make a few stops for groceries, drug store, WCB to drop off a claim then come home and bake some cookies to bring over to my friend today that got home from hospital for knee replacement.
Volunteerism has always been part of my family’s lifestyle. My kids were rather surprised when I informed them that the senior service project school requirement would be ‘extra’ lol. Oldest two DS took on helping out at yet another football camps. Youngest son surprised me and went with Project Linus. Wound up recruiting many of his “jock’ friends to make the blankets that were delivered to pediatric wards. Quite the funny sight seeing some very big dudes awkwardly plucking away on their first craft of any sort, but will say the majority of the young men wound up devoting far more time over the minimum.
I’ve never seen more horrific accidents than I have in Florida. Really dangerous drivers there. Too much brawn and not enough brain! Once going in the early morning to Alligator Alley, we were heading to St. Pete Beach before WDW the 95 was down to one lane. Horrible accident. Just car pieces across the road. Most of the accidents I hear of when we’re down are on 95.
I plan on hitting Turnpike entrance closest to Deerfield to Orlando. Is there any construction on my route? Didn’t they just finish major Turnpike construction?
Wow after hearing about you and Mac, I think mine went really well. No complications, I can squat, no swelling. Stairs are difficult but think it’s more hip issue than knee. I just go up one at a time.
I’m glad I did the surg too. My last trip before surgery was Universal. I actually postponed surgery so I could go in trip, lol. I was in so much pain by day 3 my daughter was pushing me around in a wheelchair. But we got to ride Gringotts twice in a row (before it was incl in EP) because our vehicle came out the wrong area, not where wheelchair was! Bonus!
I was glad our room at Portofino was close to boat.
I attribute it to combo of inexperienced drivers (both tourists with ESL issues and those who live in major metro areas who rarely drive) & speed (no natural ‘speed bumps’ such as S turns in roads, hills, etc.).
I-95 has it share of accidents up & down the east coast but the worst one’s I’ve seen have been between Tampa & Orlando. Some things you just cannot see.
Happy Friday all...…..
Another beautiful sunny day here....cool when not in the sun though.
Our boy made it home safely last night, got all his laundry done this morning and out on the line.....shirts, shirts and more shirts......but, he had a good two weeks.....
Not much going on......still trying to get a new driveway sorted....got another guy coming out this morning for a price.....let`s see if this quote isn't the cost of a house!!!! We know it`s a large job, but even so.....they seem to think of an already huge number and triple it!!!
Kyle asked for my home made chicken mac n cheese tonight.....so have chicken thighs cooking in the oven to use in it later....looking forward to that tonight.
Have a great day......
Seriously, who wants to spend big money on a driveway resurface lol? We had a gas line issue years ago where the utility company wanted to rip up our Omni stone drive and replace with asphalt. “Won”, but they used their own workers to relay the pavers, over the years that area has sunken in a bit. Need to have that section pried up and a proper base put down me thinks.
My mom made her share of casseroles but was a fan of the kraft boxed stuff or would make something called lumberjack macaroni (everything but the kitchen sink mixed in yuck). I remember being amazed the first time I tasted proper ho-made mac & cheese lol. Still not a huge fan of it but every now & then it sure hits the spot
DH had been dropped off at the airport. I am currently multi tasking. I am doing laundry, paying bills, and texting with B's friends mother about plans for tomorrow night.
Schumi, I am a bit envious of your new driveway, I would love to have ours repaved and widened just a bit. We will probably get around to it eventually.
What’s with all the work? When the cat’s away, the mice should play
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Yes Sue, Susan is a very common name in the UK.....especially in Scotland, I had 2 in one of my classes at senior school.....glad your DH enjoyed the mac n cheese...….you use 5 cheeses? I only ever use 3 or maybe 4 if I have some tallegio left in the house......never onions as I`m allergic and Kyle doesn't like onions...but always some red peppers...….but least you know you can cook it again for him.....such a simple dish to make and when everyone eats it.....perfect!!!!
Good Monday morning...….
It is grey and dull again..….and Orlando was hot hot hot yesterday......not that I was checking.....lol...…
Taking friend to mainline train station this morning, she`s staying overnight in London then flying out to meet her husband in the UAE....and then finally coming home to the UK for good in 6 weeks...…she`s very relieved. Then, got guy coming late am to chat about the job, then not much else today I think...…
Haven`t decided what to have for dinner tonight......Kyle is out to eat, so just us......maybe some shrimp stir fry...….
Have a great Monday...…...
Not many Sues here.
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your trip is coming up soon. I know you are looking forward to your first cruise. Being in official pre-vacation mode is a good thing.
. Have some appts to get out of the way today.
