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

[J'aime Paris]

The new isn’t good. My mom has a golf ball sized mass in her colon. He doctor thinks it is cancer.......again. He is scheduling her to see a surgeon.

I'm very sorry to hear this...hopefully the surgeon will be able to help

 

[Lynne G]

Hope all have a good night sleep.

And joy, we wake up to some snow that may turn to rain before outta here tomorrow afternoon.

 

[Monykalyn]

Quick fly by-sounds like Mac having fun!
Late happy anniversary to Lynne and hubs!
Happy Birthday to a cute doggie-I had to go wrangle a neighbors puppies back into their box yesterday (he has a camera to keep an eye on them while away)- one had managed to flop himself out of the box. Mama is allowed to wander around - she is a yellow lab. Got some young puppy snuggles in too.
EEEKKKKKK on the snow falls! We've had a few coatings but never that much-usually just enough for kids to get sleds out to go down our hill before sun gets strong enough to melt it. Chickens of course, just look at the icky white stuff and then back up at me when coop door opened. Younger ones brave enough to try the icky stuff for their meal worm treat-older ones follow screaching all the way.

Someone mention a stove with double ovens? I have one of those (gas) and I LOVE it!!

Mum said she thought the vaccination spot was higher than expected..

Yeah practically in shoulder joint! Something about optimal muscle for vaccine dispersment? Glad she was able to get hers!

SW fan or not. The technology is amazing. If only F&F designers had done their homework.

Oh wow, had a glimpse of how AWESOME F&F could have been using something along RotR lines...

Brown Derby is dh's favorite Disney restaurant.

We had a really nice meal there a few years ago. The Lounge outside is a favorite spot (especially before Baseline Taphouse)

f anyone says they enjoy the colonoscopy prep, they seriously need their head examine

Yeah...just went through that, actually made me sick and threw up a bunch of solution. At least clean bill for 10 years.

I think the basin was full of colonoscopy prep.

Apt description. Gosh is it nasty

So, jr’s PCR is good but it shows antibodies...he’s had covid already???

Was quite sick right after xmas 2019 was Told a virus. Yes, many of the same symptoms as covid. I wonder hmm

Several countries around the world have discovered the virus circulating late 2019. The mystery is why it didn't "trigger" into pandemic proportions until 2020.

Turns out he is in category of being positive IgG. Likely, will be approached to donate plasma after whatever bug he has departs.

That's a good thing right? Hope he feels better soon!

PCR and antigen tests detect whether a person is currently infected,

Well technically the antigen is far better at catching actual infectiousness. Trouble with PCR is it can detect presence of fragment of SARS-CoV 2, but NOT if live infectious virus. The W.H.O. also changed their rec's on "weakly positive" on PCR (if cycled to >35) to correlate with clinical symptoms, if +symptoms to repeat test. And to not retest those with no symptoms. No reason to not do rapid antigen everywhere with backup PCR if needed. TWiV and Medcram did really good podcasts on the differences and uses.

We did get premeir passes but only for the 2 parks.

Love my premier AP! It is nice to be able to go and not have to stay onsite all the time (love us our huge timeshare condo space) yet be able to skip lines.

Granddaughter and her fiancé are doing much better.

Good news! Hope your dad is better too.

Soooo...casting stones @ a philanthropic centenarian, who is suffering from the covid virus, that may or may not have been acquired whilest traveling on a legally sanctioned trip now passes as ‘good sport’. Aint’ that grand?

how awful. Glad he got to spend his time with family in a beautiful place.

car towed out of a ditch.

Oh goodness hope she (and car) ok!

No crowds at IOA

double woot

NICE and enjoy! June last year was like that-fun but kinda eerie too.

The new isn’t good. My mom has a golf ball sized mass in her colon. He doctor thinks it is cancer.......again. He is scheduling her to see a surgeon.

Oh my gosh So sorry! Hopefully surgeon has better news! Puts my grumbling how much I hate the colonscopies in perspective.

DH found out he has bone spurs in back so seeing specialist next week, and that he is really low on Vit D-despite me nagging him to take at least 4000 IU all fall and winter (he has been inconsistent with this) Stronger and stronger evidence/correlation coming out on Vitamin D levels and severe covid disease.
Daughter with appendectomy is all healed now. She's fascinated with the med bills and how much is charged for everything though-her insurance through her university covers it all so far.
2nd Moderna shot a week ago wednesday-arm not as sore as first time but the most godawful migraine I've had in a while-not sure whether it was that contributing to nausea and body aches or the shot itself. Felt fine in hours after shot, headache was in the am the day after. Thankfully only lasted a day.

Going to be very cold next few days, possible some snow over weekend as storm sweeps through...

 

[schumigirl]

Monyk.....good to see you post.......glad Alyssa is doing much better now. Yes, American hospital bills are both fascinating and downright scary! And glad you`ve had your second shot and symptoms didn`t last long.

Good luck to your DH......



Dark grey skies again this morning, but not so good forecast next few days.

Had the spookiest of coincidences happen this morning. Last night Tom mentioned someone who we kept in touch with until I lost all my emails about two years ago, I hadn`t written hers down seperately. She used to be a supervisor in the Club Lounge at RPR but we always kept in touch.....anyway long story short, Tom came across some pictures of us together at HHN about 5 or 6 years ago and said he wondered how she was getting on.......lo and behold, we got an email from her this morning! Weird and wonderful coincidences are always nice. Will reply to her later this morning.

Not much else this morning going on.....decided to do all the beds, even the empty ones, like to change them every so often too. So, laundry day ahead for me along with a list of phone calls to make.

Having shrimp and pineapple salad for lunch today. Dinner is going to be fish and chips from the chippie......no cook Friday.

Have a wonderful Friday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Yay, nice to see a MonyK post. Yeah, talk about some cool weather. Those of us seeing those snow showers this morning, yep me. Inches. Sigh, I, at least, rather have that cold rain. Sorry to hear DH’s back not good. Hope he gets some strong relief for those spurs. Aww, puppy lovin’. Fondly remembering when we got our yellow lab puppies. They were so playful when young. Big paws, so we were happy to have large dogs. Yeah, many seem to get a reaction from the shots. I think my brother and his wife are going to their second shot soon. Neither had much of a reaction from the first. And DH gets his first shot next week. My work is seeing how many volunteers want the shots from work, before it may be offered to all at work. Yeah, hoping they do, as not in the you need it first line. Either way, will still most likely not see any offer until the summer, and hoping kids can get their shots too.

Schumi, yes, nice when your are thinking of someone, they hear you. Hope your morning has been good, as not nice weather for our morning. No sunny start to this Friday.

And Friday it is. Woot! I am so ready for the weekend.

And weather. You know it is Winter. Another cool overnight, as 27F now. And it’s a snow rain mix falling now too. Roads sound wet. But happy this wet making storm is gone by the afternoon. Older one needs to do some errands, so said I’d go with him, as some of those places are near where I want to go, and want to go there too. We’ll be going after I’m done my screen viewing, so hope by then, the wet is not icy, and the temp is higher than now. We should be home before dark. And maybe no cook dinner Friday for us as well. Though with little one not eating fish, has to be a place that also offers chicken fingers and chips. Not sure what kids will be in the mood for.

With all that, must refill the tea in my cup. Have that fabulous Friday homies. And may all be in good spirits and healthy and happy.

 

[macraven]

It’s boo hoo day for me
Day to fly home

But it’s exciting to see Mr Mac and cats later today

last few days I did spotty postings here.
Always a rush for me at the end of a trip to stay current

It has been a lovely trip with the family and hope for a repeat in the future.
Last two nights the grandson slept with me
He is a sound sleeper and does not snore
Whew!!

The kids have another day here and I know he will miss me
like the others will

Will see you all later here tonight !
Hope all have sunshine and lollipops today

Hugs to all!

 

[schumigirl]

It’s boo boo day for me
Day to fly home

But it’s exciting to see Mr Mac and cats later today

last few days I did spotty postings here.
Always a rush for me at the end of a trip to stay current

It has been a lovely trip with the family and hope for a repeat in the future.
Last two nights the grandson slept with me
He is a sound sleeper and does not snore
Whew!!

The kids have another day here and I know he will miss me
like the others will

Will see you all later here tonight !
Hope all have sunshine and lollipops today

Hugs to all!

I`ve loved hearing all about your trip mac.......

You`ve had a wonderful time with your family and little grandson, they will miss you......and yes, mr mac and cats will be delighted to see you......

Safe flight home......

 

[Lynne G]

That’s awesome the time you had with your family, Mac. Safe travels today, and hope to say hello to ya in September.

Wonder if Julie is okay. Hope she and all are doing well.

Well, lightly raining now. Will wash away the inch or so snow we got earlier this morning. And yay, the temps are climbing, so will be close to 40 when errands are run. And Schumi, our 7 day view shows chances of snow almost every other day. Winter. February. Yep, cold and snowy.

More tea? Why not.

 

[macraven]

Thanks Lynne
I’m sure some of our dates will line up for the fall.
Today temps in Orlando will be 79 or higher
Just caught a few seconds on tv about that

Right now temps back home will hae a high of 50
Can’t complain as it’s better than what we had last few days in the parks

Hope all the homies have a great day!


Charade, prayers for your mom
It is difficult to wait on tests .... lots of unknowns for right now
I wish the best outcome for your mother.

 

[schumigirl]

That’s awesome the time you had with your family, Mac. Safe travels today, and hope to say hello to ya in September.

Wonder if Julie is okay. Hope she and all are doing well.

Well, lightly raining now. Will wash away the inch or so snow we got earlier this morning. And yay, the temps are climbing, so will be close to 40 when errands are run. And Schumi, our 7 day view shows chances of snow almost every other day. Winter. February. Yep, cold and snowy.

More tea? Why not.

Yes, february can be our worst month for snow and being cold. Today is just grey and drizzly, but after rain tomorrow we have to get possible snow for next four days or so......I think I`ll hibernate a little more than I have been doing.

Thanks Lynne
I’m sure some of our dates will line up for the fall.
Today temps in Orlando will be 79 or higher
Just caught a few seconds on tv about that

Right now temps back home will hae a high of 50
Can’t complain as it’s better than what we had last few days in the parks

Hope all the homies have a great day!


Charade, prayers for your mom
It is difficult to wait on tests .... lots of unknowns for right now
I wish the best outcome for your mother.

The kids will have a lovely last day for sure....and wondering......when do we get our candy......




It was mild this morning, but has got steadily cooler as the day has gone on. Snow possibly on Sunday and then the rest of the week too.....not nice. I have plenty to keep me busy though. Just finished for the day on phone calls and spkoke to mum too who is doing brilliantly, but even she is getting a little restless now too.

My friends sewing machine I ordered for a group of us to give her as a gift for her 50th later this month has arrived today. Will wrap that up for her and I`ve to sign the card for everyone to save us going to meet up just to sign a card.

And my Yankee Candle order is complete now too.

Will make a pot of tea soon I think......almost mid afternoon here.

 

[macraven]

You bet they will Schumi as when they kids are with me, I pay

How can they refuse another trip with me
Lol

 

[macraven]

Son as been face timing with me as the little keeps crying for grandma

 

[schumigirl]

Son as been face timing with me as the little keeps crying for grandma

Oh bless him.....they`ll all miss you for sure...till next time.

Thank goodness for Facetime......

 

[macraven]

Sitting on the plane and surprise I can still connect to the Dis

watch me drop off from service once the plane is in the air

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, phone signals don’t go higher than a few miles in the air, Mac. Though some planes have a phone antenna, but it always costs, not cheaply too. Safe travels and aww, like hearing grandma is loved. I’m sure you will get together with family again, lol since you pay for the fun. Good to make memories even with all that has been hard for all to get together.

 

[schumigirl]

Sitting on the plane and surprise I can still connect to the Dis

watch me drop off from service once the plane is in the air

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone, Thank you for the thoughts and prayers for my mother. At this point all we can do is wait until her surgery is scheduled. Thankfully I have a cousin who is keeping me up to date on everything. I don't really know this cousin very well, but I am very proud of her. "D" is actually the daughter of my first cousin, so I guess that makes her my cousin once removed? Anyway...my cousin was only 19 when she was born and quickly proved herself to be a neglectful parent. My aunt was awarded custody of D and has raised her since she was a baby. Unfortunately history often repeats itself in my family and D was only 16 when her first child was born. She dropped out of school, worked a series of low paying jobs, and eventually had 2 more children. I don't know what made her decide to make a big change in her life, but she earned her GED, got married to the father of her youngest 2 children, and is now in nursing school. When I thanked her for everything she has done to help my mom she told me that my mom helped her a lot when she was little, so now she is returning the favor.

I think our weather forecast has gone crazy. In the past few days I have seen it go from rain/show showers on Sunday with little accumulation, to no precipitation at all, back to light snow showers, and now they are saying a possibility of 3-6 inches of snow on Sunday. I think I better go to the grocery store today just in case.

I went thru phase of search for perfect suitcase. most looked like those gorillas had gotten to them after a few trips. Finally, sprung for the stuff the FAs use...travelpro. Cannot recommend the brand any higher.

I will admit that I bought mine mostly based on the pattern. I have already had the overnight bag in this set for about a year or 2, so I wanted to get the other matching pieces. I don't travel by air very often, so these should last for a good while.

Hope it goes well getting jabbed.......or jagged as we say......

Good luck with the 'stabbing'. Hope its not too painful!

Thanks. I barely felt the shot at all. So far the only side effect has been a sore arm, and it's not as sore as it was the first time.

Oh goodness hope she (and car) ok!

They are both fine. She has a steep driveway and just slid down it because it was too icy.

DH found out he has bone spurs in back so seeing specialist next week, and that he is really low on Vit D-despite me nagging him to take at least 4000 IU all fall and winter (he has been inconsistent with this) Stronger and stronger evidence/correlation coming out on Vitamin D levels and severe covid disease.
Daughter with appendectomy is all healed now. She's fascinated with the med bills and how much is charged for everything though-her insurance through her university covers it all so far.

Prayers for your dh, I don't know anything about bone spurs, but it sounds painful. I was diagnosed with very low vitamin D levels a few years ago. I have been taking 5000 IU daily. Glad to hear that your daughter has recovered.

Had the spookiest of coincidences happen this morning. Last night Tom mentioned someone who we kept in touch with until I lost all my emails about two years ago, I hadn`t written hers down seperately. She used to be a supervisor in the Club Lounge at RPR but we always kept in touch.....anyway long story short, Tom came across some pictures of us together at HHN about 5 or 6 years ago and said he wondered how she was getting on.......lo and behold, we got an email from her this morning! Weird and wonderful coincidences are always nice. Will reply to her later this morning.

That's cool that she was thinking of you too. I don't have any email addresses written down. Maybe that is something I should do.

It’s boo hoo day for me
Day to fly home

A sad day indeed, but now you can start looking forward to you next trip.


Speaking of trips - I told dh what AP rates were during the month of January and now he wants to plan a trip for January of '22. If we do it then it will have to be the first week of the month, I looked at the university calendar and spring semester starts very early next year.

 

[schumigirl]

Good morning everyone, Thank you for the thoughts and prayers for my mother. At this point all we can do is wait until her surgery is scheduled. Thankfully I have a cousin who is keeping me up to date on everything. I don't really know this cousin very well, but I am very proud of her. "D" is actually the daughter of my first cousin, so I guess that makes her my cousin once removed? Anyway...my cousin was only 19 when she was born and quickly proved herself to be a neglectful parent. My aunt was awarded custody of D and has raised her since she was a baby. Unfortunately history often repeats itself in my family and D was only 16 when her first child was born. She dropped out of school, worked a series of low paying jobs, and eventually had 2 more children. I don't know what made her decide to make a big change in her life, but she earned her GED, got married to the father of her youngest 2 children, and is now in nursing school. When I thanked her for everything she has done to help my mom she told me that my mom helped her a lot when she was little, so now she is returning the favor.

I think our weather forecast has gone crazy. In the past few days I have seen it go from rain/show showers on Sunday with little accumulation, to no precipitation at all, back to light snow showers, and now they are saying a possibility of 3-6 inches of snow on Sunday. I think I better go to the grocery store today just in case.

I will admit that I bought mine mostly based on the pattern. I have already had the overnight bag in this set for about a year or 2, so I wanted to get the other matching pieces. I don't travel by air very often, so these should last for a good while.




Thanks. I barely felt the shot at all. So far the only side effect has been a sore arm, and it's not as sore as it was the first time.

They are both fine. She has a steep driveway and just slid down it because it was too icy.
Prayers for your dh, I don't know anything about bone spurs, but it sounds painful. I was diagnosed with very low vitamin D levels a few years ago. I have been taking 5000 IU daily. Glad to hear that your daughter has recovered.

That's cool that she was thinking of you too. I don't have any email addresses written down. Maybe that is something I should do.

A sad day indeed, but now you can start looking forward to you next trip.


Speaking of trips - I told dh what AP rates were during the month of January and now he wants to plan a trip for January of '22. If we do it then it will have to be the first week of the month, I looked at the university calendar and spring semester starts very early next year.

What a lovely change of direction your cousin took with her life. How lovely she did go the right way, and now gets her chance to show her appreciation for your mum and all the help she gave her. Continued good wishes Charade for your mum and you too, it`s tough being away from her at this scary time too.

Yes, after that email fiasco, I made sure I had everyone`s emails and mobile/home numbers written in an old fashioned name and address book. But, missed one or two.....




Rain is back on and it`s heavy again. So I think we`ll use the fish and chip shop delivery service tonight.

Read in the paper today Cadbury is getting production of their chocolate back to the UK now we`ve exited the EU....yay....might get our good chocolate back again, instead of the stuff they`ve been passing off as chocolate last couple of years. There are lots of funny memes going round about the move......

Winter is definitely still here.......

 

[macraven]

Monyk, I had issues with my vitamin D levels and was put on ergo ( something ) for prescription Vit D
Otc Vit D did nothing for me
Hope your Mr does well with otc

Well my last connection wait is now
Flight out of Atlanta to Chattanooga is not for another hour and a half

I’ll play on my phone and catch up with what happens happening in the real world now
And of course the Dis

Charade, it is great you have someone that can keep you posted about your mother.
Still saying prayers for her and the family

It is tough when you don’t live nearby and have to wait for hearing from the doctor.

Peace be with you.

The only thing I am not going to like is cooking meals again

There should be some set up so I could continue having meals made for me .....shopping- cooking - kitchen clean up means I am back to my real life!

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, there’s chocolate then there’s very good chocolate.

Sun is now out, like nothing happened in the morning. Glad to feel a bit warmer weather, though still feels cool, and snow still remains.

Charade, nice story about your second cousin. Yeah I had a cousin like that. My cousin had her daughter when she was 16, and raised by her grandma, then daughter had first kid at 15, also helped raised by grandma. My third cousin did also turn her life around and got married and had more kids. Thankfully, her oldest did not have a kid before she got married at 19. I hope your mom does well with the surgery, and is okay with car being okay too. Yeah, easy for a car to slide even in a little bit of ice.

Lunch, soup and cheese and crackers. Felt like that meal. Easy, and filling enough.

Safe travels Mac on second flight. Hope you brought your charger to plug in while playing while waiting.