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Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
The Lord gave us two ends - one to sit on and the other to think with. Success depends on which one we use the most.
betrayal
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Carole - thanks for the info on the New Year's traditions. I knew people made black eyed peas but never heard of the cabbage.
Moving to AZ where almost everyone in our senior community is from somewhere else has really made me aware of small regional variations. My Indiana friends make a pie I never heard of and now can't remember the name and the Michigan and Minn. folks play Ochre which we never did in Illinois. They tried to teach me but I was a miserable failure at it because I play so much bridge and couldn't make the transition.
We never did luminaries in the snow but many here light them Christmas Eve. Especially when we first moved here, one of the service clubs made a lot of money selling bags of sand and a small candle. For years, my DD talked about assembling the kits. Now they are frequently electric.
Chris - sorry that sewing is irritating your other hand. I would think the knitting would too. I had to give up doing needlepoint because of my carpet tunnel. I can't imagine Mutz enjoying the snow. He hates the rain.
Petite - sounds like your plate is still overflowing. Take care of yourself.
January seems to contain a lot of "things delayed." We both have doctors and dentists appointments and my car goes in next week, hopefully only for an oil change but it's passed the 40,000 mile mark so who knows.
Book club read "My Friends" by Frederick Backman. I highly recommend it. I seldom find a book that both makes me laugh and cry.
1946taco
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Weather is above 32 today, so I biked downtown. First stop was the library, where I printed directions for felted mittens. Then the pharmacy, where I gave them my insurance cards for updating. Then the beauty shop for a bang trim (I will grow it out to brushing the shoulders). Then the bank for some cash. I took Tippy out for a walk before I left. I got back, and he was telling me "snow. walk. potty. snow. snow" He likes to play in the snow. Even "cold" means something good. Rolling eyes. I am getting ready to knit some mittens which I will then felt down to my size. Hopefully I will get them done by Feb 22.
I was sure you wouldn't make it back until after the barshow, Sandy. Hopefuly the cast will be well enough to be able to do it well. Sounds like that too much Zeppy made you pretty sick.
Petite, hopefully when all is done you will be able to get used to the changes around your property in Florida. Otherwise you can sell it for a good price and live at your NC retreat.
mcbaker
Re: Cats, cats, cats
He's beautiful. Hope he finds a good home soon. I could never foster because I would surely fail, so kudos to those that can.
betrayal
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Got my free get out of jail card today - lol! So many flu cases at the hospital. I feel better, am coughing much less, just real tired. Am very happy to be home and get to sleep in my own bed. And my puppers was so happy to see me!
Mara - you have been in my prayers today for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Mara I join the crowded pocket for pocket duty during this time for you. I miss your cooking cleaning posts already. Hopefully we’ll hear from you soon.
Goldensrbest sorry you are sick with the flu. Sounds like a monster. I got the flu shot but they’re saying it’s not effective for this strain. Feel better soon.
Irish love happy belated birthday.
I’ve been reading along and not posting much lately. I’m trying to visit my mom in NC next week and trying to stay away from flu for both of our sakes. She has copd and has been struggling lately.
Take care all and thanks for all the updates. I read daily and appreciate all.
Tanya
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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@micmel - Hi Mel. I think about you quite often too, and am so glad to see you back here from time to time. Yes, very sadly, exbrnxgrl died last year. It happened quite suddenly after she had done so well for so long. Just so unfortunate.
@mara51506 - You know I am in your pocket today especially, and all through your recovery, but just wanted to underscore that today. Thinking of you so very much today and sending nothing but good wishes and "positive vibes out to the universe" for you. Hugs too!
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
cannot forget Mara. You’ll be in my thoughts constantly and sending blessings. Hugs my dear sweet sister.
micmel
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Lost my post. grrrr…. Checking in on our sweet Mara. Anyone hear from her family? She certainly maintains a great attitude and I admire her so much. @goldensrbest I hope you are beginning to shake the flu. This one is for the ages. My go-round with it took close to 7 days, with mostly fatigue the last day or two. And I'm talking bone busting fatigue. Keep the tea ready and get better soon.
Watching the weather forecast for the nation. Rough beginning with ice and snow to 2026. Back in 1997 winter, we had just moved to Valle Crucis, NC., just down the road from Boone. The forecasters called for 8 inches of snow. By the end of the storm it was 4 ft. in our neighborhood. We bought a generator for the next year. What saved us is we had a wood burning fireplace, gas cooking and 7 dogs curled up in bed at night. Plus we had Grandmas wool Hudson bay blankets. What a challenge and we were young, dumb and enjoyed it because time stood still for a brief while.
Here in your pocket, whomever may need me. Stay warm and safe and away from ice skating with your car.
Laurel
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Got some immodium, bringing that and enzymes because when exit hospital, assuming all goes well, I will be HUNGRY. Cannot take in hospital I don't think but when released, assuming things went well, I will be wanting food.
Few chats with SIL, productive. My social worker called and we chatted possible services and that my surgery hospital will advise on that, gave her that info as well and she is bringing some stuff for me to have. Need more undergarments she is picking some up. I handwash on the daily which meant I only had need for a couple pair but more would be better.
Got beefless ground, will have some with a meal, may airfry lentils from fridge first, get them crispy and add some beefless ground, queso and taco seasoning, might add some frozen peppers as well. Next while, will work to sweep and mop the litter area, set up the air purifier, crack window some as well. Should be hunky dory. Laundry needs some doing too. If missed above the air fryer hard boiled eggs here actually really good and easy to make them using the air fryer.
Hope all have a good day, in pockets for all who need me, if hospital allows it, will post. Mute device and run on do not disturb. Last time was able to use phones with ear buds. Don't see it would be an issue, just need to not disturb others, they will certainly let me know. May also bring tablet with movies on it or just watch you tube there. Got two phones, one for online stuff and one to listen to music with, check tablets as well. Bring charger IF there is no available charger there, I am sure there is but still. Resist urge to overpack stuff to but group items together.
