Something About Nothing............ #14

[keishashadow]

Hey all, tummy bug has moved onto greener pastures. just starting to eat much of anything. thankful not much of nothing in the big scheme of things

carole - had to smile at the little sick one all fluffed up grandly on the couch.

Charade - you are on a travel booking roll now, good for you. A solo September trip again this year? Hope your mom is doing better today.

I put some of our Lego sets in it instead. I tried to dust them, but that was a joke. I had to just blow real hard on some and hope for the best.

as one who accidentally ‘destroyed’ one of the more complicated lego here, have learned to never touch them, no matter how dusty they get. I tried that canned air stuff used for electronics, didn’t seem to help much either.

did wear my birkenstocks into the hospital it was sooo warm that winter.

i wear mine, now with socks, in lieu of house slippers during the day. Can’t beat the support. Your foot feels better soon.

We have our heat set at 73 (24/7) during the winter and I still keep a blanket on me in the house

i’d be roasting, always did run ‘warm’, even as a kid. Thermostat set at 64 - 66 here. When it does dip into teens will fire up a space heater and are comfy cozy.

Even if you meet resistance in the face of the challenge for care for yourself and your family keep trying don’t give up.

absolutely! however, for those who aren’t as highly educated or familiar with the health system; it’s a darn shame it’s come to that in many areas to receive a standard of medical care.

perhaps if more people put aside any pre-conceived notions and actually would read your account with an open mind & heart; they would see the light before it’s potentially too late

So sorry to hear of this terrifying ordeal you’ve gone through. You are among friends here. God bless & protect you and yours.

But today, not only my DH’s birthday

happy birthday to the mr! Any special dinner plans or celebration this weekend?

did i miss another one here?

I tried to approach the family out of fear for them all. I’am a Nurse I could not stand by and I was shewed away.

i’ve often thought people should need to earn a license (ala drivers type) to rear children

 

[schumigirl]

She has been moved to ICU because of low blood count and low blood pressure. She is supposed to have an endoscopy today.

Fingers crossed all goes well for her today Charade and you get some answers soon, she is having a rough time now.



Well, change of plan for dinner......

Tom came in with a haggis of all things from our butcher who had made up a small amount for certain customers.....he is Scottish.......hmmm. We don`t usually celebrate Burns Day.....he loves Haggis, I can take a few bites and I`m done, but will give it a bash......chicken will keep....or I may end up eating it after all. As long as it`s spicy, it`ll be ok......

We`ll see........

 

[schumigirl]

Hey all, tummy bug has moved onto greener pastures. just starting to eat much of anything. thankful not much of nothing in the big scheme of things

carole - had to smile at the little sick one all fluffed up grandly on the couch.

Charade - you are on a travel booking roll now, good for you. A solo September trip again this year? Hope your mom is doing better today.

as one who accidentally ‘destroyed’ one of the more complicated lego here, have learned to never touch them, no matter how dusty they get. I tried that canned air stuff used for electronics, didn’t seem to help much either.

i wear mine, now with socks, in lieu of house slippers during the day. Can’t beat the support. Your foot feels better soon.

i’d be roasting, always did run ‘warm’, even as a kid. Thermostat set at 64 - 66 here. When it does dip into teens will fire up a space heater and are comfy cozy.

absolutely! however, for those who aren’t as highly educated or familiar with the health system; it’s a darn shame it’s come to that in many areas to receive a standard of medical care.

perhaps if more people put aside any pre-conceived notions and actually would read your account with an open mind & heart; they would see the light before it’s potentially too late

So sorry to hear of this terrifying ordeal you’ve gone through. You are among friends here. God bless & protect you and yours.

happy birthday to the mr! Any special dinner plans or celebration this weekend?

did i miss another one here?

i’ve often thought people should need to earn a license (ala drivers type) to rear children

lol....she is a little Princess, and thankfully back to normal now......we love having her, she is a dream child. Her mother is missing so much, but being a lawyer is more important to her apparently. She has the best dad, future step mum and grandparents though......

Yes, when you see how some care for kids it makes you wonder!!

Glad you`re all better now too........

 

[keishashadow]

Tom came in with a haggis of all things from our butcher who had made up a small amount for certain customers.

Enjoy?

 

[Pumpkin1172]

I want to share something with you all. Please be patient with me.

I’am mostly my nature a private person and I have shared some of my family’s and my medical trials on the boards here as I feel we are really family here and we do care about one another.

Gosh, I am sooooooooooo thankful that both you and your husband are on the road to recovery. It is scary how fast someone can fall severely ill with covid. Such a weird virus as to who gets sick with it. There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to who gets more sick than others. It is baffling honestly.

I will be sending both of you lots of mummy dust, prayers and thoughts for quick recoveries.

 

[Lynne G]

Um, yeah, not a haggis fan here either. But I’m sure for some, it’s delicious. I’d be keeping the spicy chicken too, Schumi. Was nice of your butcher to give your DH one. My city area does have a Scottish area, so while Burns Day not as popular here, was in the local news this morning.

 

[schumigirl]

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Enjoy?

lol......took me a long time to get the taste for it I have to admit, but I do like it.....not serving with traditional neeps and tatties as I don`t really like either, but will do the roasted veg I planned and a few baby potatoes for Tom.

Kyle won`t eat it. He`s never been fussy thank goodness, but he did try it a few years ago, and said thanks, but no thanks.......

I`m going to enjoy it for something different.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Making a quick stop in early before I start the paper shuffle lol.

I am still enjoying the wonderful warm (for us) weather. Honestly, we have had warm weather since Friday, but yesterday was the first day we had without horrible wind. It's been gusty and incredibly windy ( averaging around 50 miles/hr) here. Our snow accumulation has taken a hit, and all the water from the melting snow has no where to go. LOL it's a freaking mess here I have to laugh as everyone walks like penguins here so that you don't slip in driveways/sidewalks and residential roads. Today is another beautiful day with no wind. So I'll take it.

Went to the gym last night, I probably shouldn't have. Foot hurts worse today again I guess that's what I get for pushing it. I am soooo close to meeting my goal of loosing 10 lbs before our Florida trip. Oh well, hopefully a few days rest and it will be better. I better rest and let it heal, I will need to do a few days of walking for our couple park days.

But today, not only my DH’s birthday, but a Taco Tuesday is here! The day Mac could be enjoying a Taco Bell dinner. While my DH likes Mexican type food, I doubt we will be eating at Taco Bell. I just don’t know. Highly thinking of a local bar, as even though neither of us drink alcohol when out to dinner, bar food usually has good food. And this one, has very good steaks, wings, and cheesesteaks. He’s working a bit longer day than me, as teaching at our local branch of the university, in the late afternoon. He usually has an evening class today, but it was cancelled by the university, so he will be home earlier today. Hence, a more dinner time meal we will have.

Happy Birthday to your dh!!! Enjoy your meal out!

She has been moved to ICU because of low blood count and low blood pressure. She is supposed to have an endoscopy today.

Sending many more prayers for you and your Mom.

Tom came in with a haggis of all things from our butcher who had made up a small amount for certain customers.....he is Scottish.......hmmm. We don`t usually celebrate Burns Day.....he loves Haggis, I can take a few bites and I`m done, but will give it a bash......chicken will keep....or I may end up eating it after all. As long as it`s spicy, it`ll be ok......

I have never had it. To be honest, I don't know if I would ever want to even try it. I know my bil tried it when we went to Scotland/Ireland a few years ago, and he said it was really good. I don't know if that's for me.

Well, I should probably shuffle some papers now that my tea is done.

Have a great day everyone...stay safe! Sending healing thoughts to everyone here needs a few prayers.

 

[schumigirl]

Making a quick stop in early before I start the paper shuffle lol.

I am still enjoying the wonderful warm (for us) weather. Honestly, we have had warm weather since Friday, but yesterday was the first day we had without horrible wind. It's been gusty and incredibly windy ( averaging around 50 miles/hr) here. Our snow accumulation has taken a hit, and all the water from the melting snow has no where to go. LOL it's a freaking mess here I have to laugh as everyone walks like penguins here so that you don't slip in driveways/sidewalks and residential roads. Today is another beautiful day with no wind. So I'll take it.

Went to the gym last night, I probably shouldn't have. Foot hurts worse today again I guess that's what I get for pushing it. I am soooo close to meeting my goal of loosing 10 lbs before our Florida trip. Oh well, hopefully a few days rest and it will be better. I better rest and let it heal, I will need to do a few days of walking for our couple park days.


Happy Birthday to your dh!!! Enjoy your meal out!

Sending many more prayers for you and your Mom.

I have never had it. To be honest, I don't know if I would ever want to even try it. I know my bil tried it when we went to Scotland/Ireland a few years ago, and he said it was really good. I don't know if that's for me.

Well, I should probably shuffle some papers now that my tea is done.

Have a great day everyone...stay safe! Sending healing thoughts to everyone here needs a few prayers.

Haggis is not for everyone and that`s ok....it tastes much nicer than it sounds......I like our extra spicy which is what this one is I`m glad to say. Some can be bland but our butcher apparently said, hope you like them spicy........yes please.

Hope the foot feels better and yes, a few days rest will be good for it.

Have a great day......

 

[soniam]

@Robo56 I am so sorry to hear what you have been going through. I was glad to see your post but sad for the occasion. I am glad that your husband is finally getting the care he needs. Lack of hospital care is one of those dirty little secrets that people want to ignore/deny right now. I am glad you had the forethought and fortitude to fight for him. So many people wouldn't know what to do or how to get the care they need. Take care of yourself and take advantage of any help provided to you. I hope both of you improve quickly

@Lynne G Happy Birthday to your DH!

 

[schumigirl]

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I did indeed have one of those days I accomplished a lot....and caught up with several folks too.

Haggis was beautiful......we really enjoyed it, more than I thought I would, and it was nice and spicy.

And planning another early night tonight.......I hope.....unless something catches my eye and keeps me up, but both of us are yawning our heads off.

 

[Charade67]

The endoscopy was normal, so now they want to do a colonoscopy. I fear that the cancer may have returned. My sister texted our aunt to let her know Mom is in the hospital, but hasn't heard back from her.

Charade - you are on a travel booking roll now, good for you. A solo September trip again this year?

Yep. I Figure since I bought the AP I need to make good use of it, right?

Tom came in with a haggis of all things from our butcher who had made up a small amount for certain customers...

I've never tried it, but it sound like something I don't want to try.


It's almost time for me to renew our Busch Gardens passes, so I decided to make some changes. We had a 2 park, basic pass, but we never went to the water park. I changed our membership to a 1 park, unlimited pass. Some of the new perks include free parking and no blackout dates.

 

[macraven]

Good news your mom’s test was normal
Hope the next planned test has good results also!

 

[schumigirl]

The endoscopy was normal, so now they want to do a colonoscopy. I fear that the cancer may have returned. My sister texted our aunt to let her know Mom is in the hospital, but hasn't heard back from her.

Yep. I Figure since I bought the AP I need to make good use of it, right?


I've never tried it, but it sound like something I don't want to try.


It's almost time for me to renew our Busch Gardens passes, so I decided to make some changes. We had a 2 park, basic pass, but we never went to the water park. I changed our membership to a 1 park, unlimited pass. Some of the new perks include free parking and no blackout dates.

Hopefully you`ll get answers soon Charade. Sending all good wishes to you and your mum.

No, probably not. It`s one of those dishes folks won`t try.......I try most dishes usually before deciding, but most won`t.






Not quite the early night I thought, but early enough to feel as though I`ve slept for a week. I don`t think either of us woke once the whole night.

Looks to be very cool outside today, might give walking a miss this morning as the wind has got up, so not overly pleasant to walk in that, especially along the open beach.

No plans for eating today yet.....lunch might be out with friends if we decide to go, if that`s the case we won`t need dinner, it`ll be a snack dinner. Ended up putting the chicken in the trash last night as the sauce was not one you could really reheat well, well I didn`t think it would. Will make it another night though as it looked nice.

I made shortbread yesterday as it was Burns`s day....not that I need an excuse really, so will be enjoying the rest of that with some pots of tea throughout the day, it`s going to be a cold one for us.

And a Happy Wednesday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, a Wednesday is here. Why hello camels:


Hehe. Almost salty talk when there’s more than one of ya, camel. Hehe, love the faces too. But yay! They’re right. A hump of a day it is. The middle of the week. As we close our eyes tonight, that feeling of thirst to be when you wake up. Then closing your eyes tomorrow night, and woot woot, waking up to a fabulous Friday feeling. So a wonderful Wednesday to the homies.

Glad to hear Charade’s mom had a good test result. I hope the cancer has not returned. I assume aunt is still annoyed her access to your mom’s money has been shut off. But there’s no excuse for aunt to at least thank you for letting her know where your mom is.

Ah, what a difference a day makes. That arctic air has arrived in the over night, and oh has the temp dropped. 18 out, and clear. Will be a very cool and sun filled day. High temp today, is 26F. With a wind chill, that feel like it’s much cooler is also making today feel very cool.

Yum, tea and shortbread. Would have snuck some of both, if was near Schumi’s home yesterday. Though no haggis dinner would have I been taking. No one could decide what for our dinner was to be yesterday. So, done grilled cheese sandwiches with pickles on the side. Was a perfect meal. We made chicken nuggets and mac and cheese for a late lunch yesterday. Hence, no one was in the mood for a big dinner.

I have no idea what dinner or lunch will be today, but hair appointment after that screen off, late in the afternoon. I assume we may pick up dinner, or at least a cup of Starbuck’s iced coffee, if that most closest Starbucks is not closed by the time we swing by. Eh, will see what kids want to have for lunch, before any dinner order may happen. But looking forward to some hair pampering.

And no birthday dinner last night. DH’s return from class was later then thought,so sandwiches it was. He also wanted birthday meal with our family, and older one works again late night today. I’m thinking Friday, as I have off ( woot!), little one’s classes end at noon, and I don’t think older one works night hours on Friday. Who knows what we are doing on Saturday, the snow accumulations are inches they are saying. But as we are days away, how close the two storm systems come on Saturday, will let us then say how much snow by Saturday early morning. Sigh. So much rather have dinner out on Friday then any snow cleared Saturday. , uh no! But as we enjoyed that couple of snow dumps earlier, the snow shovels have not even made inside the garage. They are leaned up the wall next to the garage. At least we are then ready, as one is even in the front door closet. Yep, snow clearing starts usually with clearing the stoop and steps before any other shoveling goes along. Thankfully, DH said he’d be home this weekend. His brother said he’d be with their mom instead of usually DH does those days. More people to shovel, yay. I am not fond of clearing any snow. Particularly the high temp predicted for Saturday is 28. Yes, snow and not even above freezing temps. Sigh. But at most, not much we really need to do this weekend.

Ooh I need more tea. A most wonderful Wednesday homies. Smile, this week’s ending, and January ending will be here soon. Oh my. And next week, will be 30 years married. Yeah, it was a very cool feeling that Friday night we wedded. But time really does fly. Cannot believe it’s been that long. But we are still happy together, and even more shocking both my kids will be full adults, with little one turning 21 this August. Sigh. Even kids grow up fast.

 

[keishashadow]

’nuf said

getting ready to hit the grocery store for a quick run, then will slide down the hill from there to my original oral surgeon’s office. he tells me that this revision will remediate the other dr’s mis-steps. File that under selling snow to the eskimos but, game on No solid food for a bit will at least equate to a few pounds going missing

Pumpkin like the idea of penguins waddling in the snow. I’m wearing ‘dress’ boots with a small heel to look ‘sharp’ at the dentist vs any of my more utilitarian snow boots. Would serve me right if that bites me lol

Charade - best wishes to your mom. I do like the way you have embraced squeezing that AP till it screams. Going for the gusto & trying HHN this year?

 

[Charade67]

I do like the way you have embraced squeezing that AP till it screams. Going for the gusto & trying HHN this year?

Well, I have only used it once. It actually has already paid for itself with the one trip, but I might as well take advantage of it while I can. I still have enough flight miles left to take another trip (in addition to the one I just scheduled) and the AP doesn’t expire until January 2. Dh really wants to take a trip with me, but I’m not sure how we could schedule that unless we do a summer trip.

Still no HHN for me. I’ll invite anyone who doesn’t want to go to HHN to join me for nachos by the pool.

 

[schumigirl]

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getting ready to hit the grocery store for a quick run, then will slide down the hill from there to my original oral surgeon’s office. he tells me that this revision will remediate the other dr’s mis-steps. File that under selling snow to the eskimos but, game on No solid food for a bit will at least equate to a few pounds going missing

Pumpkin like the idea of penguins waddling in the snow. I’m wearing ‘dress’ boots with a small heel to look ‘sharp’ at the dentist vs any of my more utilitarian snow boots. Would serve me right if that bites me lol

Charade - best wishes to your mom. I do like the way you have embraced squeezing that AP till it screams. Going for the gusto & trying HHN this year?

lol......love that meme!!

Hope it goes well today.......the email I just sent you bounced back, so I`m guessing you didn`t get it......darn this email, I need to change it.......but doubt I will lol......yes, upside of a sore mouth is the lbs we lose while we recover, sadly I usually overindulge to make up what I missed out on!!

Don`t slip on those boots........





Well, we did get out a walk this morning. It was bloomin cold.....so cold I had to put my hood up over my hat as I could feel the cold through it.......mountain climbing friendly my bumps it is!!!

But, we gave up after 4.5 miles.....although when the sun came up it was nicer.....we were glad of a hot shower when we got in. Then headed out to drop some stuff off at the Charity store we always donate too........handed over two very large bags stuffed with clothes, shoes and bits and bobs.......the man said oh only two today.....what!!!! Almost took them back and took them to another....he was a little off.......but, kept my yap shut for once and said nothing.......

Then despite having made a huge pot of soup yesterday for lunch today and some for the freezer, we did go out for lunch with some friends. Nothing fancy, just a lunch tearoom in the town nearest us they like. We thought it was just ok. Limited tea choices which was a shame. Not a huge lunch, so doing pulled pork for dinner with sweet potato wedges and might make up some coleslaw.

Beautiful sunny day though, just cold.....but not Keisha cold thankfully!

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, the snow comes for us too, Keisha. Good luck with dentist, and no falling being that stylishly booted.

Very sunny out. Too bad it’s 25 out, with a brisk breeze.

Schumi, nice of you to donate, even if that was a very odd comment from the charity worker. Also nice you got a walk in too. Hope some tea will be enjoyed after that very good sounding dinner.

 

[Charade67]

Glad to hear Charade’s mom had a good test result. I hope the cancer has not returned. I assume aunt is still annoyed her access to your mom’s money has been shut off. But there’s no excuse for aunt to at least thank you for letting her know where your mom is.

My Aunt, to put it kindly, is a piece of work. I wouldn’t put it past her to ignore us completely and then tell the other family members that we wouldn’t let her talk to Mom.

Then headed out to drop some stuff off at the Charity store we always donate too........handed over two very large bags stuffed with clothes, shoes and bits and bobs.......the man said oh only two today.....what!!!! Almost took them back and took them to another....he was a little off.......but, kept my yap shut for once and said nothing.......

He seems to have mispronounced “Thank you for your generous donation.”

It’s almost lunchtime for me. I’m going to call the hospital and see if I can get any answers.