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Betrayal - have a fantastic time but don't try to do more than is comfortable. I only had a partial knee replacement so recovery is much faster. They had me on the weight machines on Tuesday.

I'm spending way too much time watching tennis added to my usual activities and PT.

Hope everyone is having a good week.

Betrayal, you’re on your way by now, enjoy!

Harley, chemo can wait a week. I’m glad you’re out and about taking advantage of the break.

Jackie, sounds like your weather is good. We’ve had cool nights and warm days, which I love. But I did buy the pool closing kit knowing it’s changing into fall weather sooner than I’d like.

Petite, from BC dx we all know the “hurry up and wait” game. It’s always the worst! As Jackie said, we’re in your pocket.

Carole, I heard it was a 14 year old who was the shooter.

Wren, I can’t remember where you live! Low 80’s are great, with low humidity and sunshine even better.

The town showed up timely, and replaced the part on our water meter. It took all of 15 minutes max. The tech said he thought the office was having issues with setting up appointments - how I never got put on the calendar. It’s done, all good

We went out to the deck to read and it was so nice, we both got our bathing suits on and got in the pool. Even with cold nights (49 I think) the pool with solar cover was 82.

We had to hustle out of the pool to meet friends for dinner. Otherwise I think we’d have stayed in much longer.

Tomorrow’s weather is supposed to be a repeat of today - cool morning with warming sunshine. I hope you all have a good day tomorrow!

Betrayal, I hope you will end up having a wonderful trip although I do understand lack of sleep on a plane. I'm always amazed by anyone who can easily doze off into seemingly peaceful sleep while being a passenger in anything. My Dh is one of those. Here's to your catching it all back up asap.

Carole, it is likely nice to be done with the outdoor market routine of the summer. All can be stowed while you pursue a few pleasures of a different kind.

I'm with Betrayal on the puppy mills that the Amish have. My friend Jo got one of their Yorkies from the Amish. The lady brought the puppy by horseback out to a designated area and while (I still think of the dog as Kimmey which was the Amish name given her) Leia is a neat little dog and seems fine. On the other hand my SIL's son got his large dog from an Amish guy and although he has kept the dog, it is a strange dog who is not very fond of men. No one has figured why, but he was sort of a really BIG puppy so we think he may have been a left-over puppy who just didn't get treated too well or something. He is not a friendly sociable dog, although he is not mean or inclined to bite or anything — just would prefer you not even look at him. and more so if you are hoping to interact. He is not interested or in any way desirous. Really a shame because he is a very pretty dog. White, and I think possibly a cross but I don't know what. I'm really upset with the family. They have their dog, one of the puppies he sired, and as well two kittens who should have been neutered and are now having kittens. No one in the house is neutered and I am highly upset over it.

Petite, I am staying in our pocket and hoping for only an infection along with decent CT results. I know it is hard for the waiting. I will say, even with a portal to get results quickly if you are not sure you 'get' what it in the report for sure, you might still have to wait.

We are having a pretty day here — about 82 degrees. We are not having temps too high nor too much humidity either. We have had a few scorchers for the summer, but overall, I can't complain. Also as mentioned, the cicada invasion this late Spring seems to have eliminated a whole lot of our bug population that usually annoy us most of the summer and haven't. I can't tell you when the last time was that I got a mosquito bike although the other day I did get those two extraordinarily small ticks off me. If I had not had to have them 'pulled' off me, I'd have never even realized they were actually ticks at that size. SIL said he took two off his bottom leg yesterday as well. Apparently, some did survive and are just now hatching or something. We have no idea where they are really originating although likely somewhere in our yard. I'm thinking deer ticks because the dog ticks are usually somewhat larger when they 'find' us.

I hope everyone has a really fine day.

((((Puffin)))). If anyone is checking your blogs.

Petite - keeping you in my thoughts !

Betrayal - have a fabulous vacation. Like you, I cannot sleep on overnight flights, so I can relate to the exhaustion you will feel for the next few days.

Waiting on results of today’s bloodwork to see if I can have the final chemo tomorrow. ETA: chemo likely won’t happen tomorrow. Platelets are only at 64 and ANC is still at 0.8.

Went to a farm to enjoy their sunflower fields last week. Saw DH’s family over the weekend and enjoyed a few nice walks/hikes over the past few days with the cooler weather.

A shoutout to everyone else!