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Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Happy day everyone. Just got back from Marion V.A. It was time to have my feet done. MM, I think you are right about the Schnauzers starting out in this case likely all pretty much black. There are black and white ones, silver-tipped, and white ones. Lil Red is a silver tip which means he would have silver on the feet, and eyebrows mainly. He doesn't have near as much as his litter-mates.
You are so right. We will be challenged, but likely most of it will be doable, even if possibly feeling in-convenient at times. We are already trying to think of someone to babysit while we go to Marion next week for all my heart tests. We don't want Lil Red to have to stay crated for too long. Dh said just let him run around but he was forgetting little puppies like to chew on electric cords and turn over water bowls etc. so Lil Red will have to crate or go to a babysitter.
Sun has been out most of the day. It is 86, but I didn't notice any humidity and there was a mild breeze so not great but fairly tolerable if you are not too strenuous with what you are doing outside. Glad we got back fairly early.
Hope you will all have a really good day.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Puffin, the changes all sound practical for improving your comfort and ability to do that you want to do. You have such a great attitude.
Jackie, the puppies are cute enough to entice a person like me to become a dog owner. I have never owned a dog. Only cats. I suspect that dh might like to adopt a dog if we lived in one place and didn't travel. He occasionally comments that walking a dog can get older people out of the house.
I played golf at 9 am and was soon perspiring a lot. I came home afterwards without playing any extra holes. It will get up in the 80's this afternoon. I will be turning on the two a/c units. Right now there are three fans whirring away. One in the hatch in the ceiling, the ceiling fan and a small electric fan.
Tomorrow is our 55th wedding anniversary. I made a dinner reservation at an upscale restaurant that we like a lot.
Happy Thursday to everyone.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Good morning, sweet ladies.
I hope everyone is doing OK in the heat. Illinoislady, my heart just did a flip when I saw those precious pups!
Puffin, thinking of you and hope you can get comfortable.
Cindyny, I’m glad the pool situation is getting resolved. Family can be the best.
Stay cool, safe and comfortable, everyone.
Carol
Re: So...whats for dinner?
(((Monica)))—holding you in our hearts now.
Wally, when we lived in Seattle in the '70s nobody had A/C except businesses. On the rare days it hit 90, we fired up the box fans and swamp cooler. Our apartment in married student housing was on the second floor, shaded by a tall maple tree.
Haven't cooked much since moving in—mostly dining out and then nuking leftovers. We had a friend over for the 4th, so we grilled steaks (I made a Caprese and she brought tabbouleh) before going to the Skokie fireworks, which were spectacular. Tonight I cooked from scratch: whitefish in parchment with peppers & herbs, tomato-basil salad (the last of the Eataly heirlooms and our own backyard basil—which I pick when I go back to fetch mail and rescue ripening tomatoes from the squirrels) and steamed asparagus. Next door neighbors brought us a box of Dunkin' Munchkins (he's a district mgr for the chain), so I had a couple for dessert—the first pastry I've had since January. I figured since I'm now 2 lbs below goal weight…
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Safe travels, Karen. I admire your organizational skills.
Sunshine, you're a thoughtful MIL. Congratulations on the new grandbaby!
Hi to everyone else.
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Karen, sending you good wishes for safe travels. Sounds like a busy day today.
Not much going on here. Making granola for DH. I found a grain-free, gluten-free recipe that everyone likes. We’re not grain or gluten-free, but my DIL is and she likes this one. She’s NOT high maintenance at all, but since she and my DS are coming to see us in a couple of weeks WITH MY NEW GRANDDAUGHTER, I want to have lots of stuff she can eat.
Stay safe, everyone!
Carol
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Today was packing day (I've had everything set out, just needed to put in luggage), ran a couple quick errands and mani/pedi the kids gave me for my birthday. I waited till the trip so my hands will last more than a couple days.
Saw a NP at PCP office yesterday. I've only seen her once or twice before. She gave me an Rx as she asked if I was prone to sinus infections (yes - 2 in past 6 months) and were these symptoms typical - yes. I had one dose at dinner yesterday. I never felt truly awful, but was tired of hacking away, drippy nose and headache. Still coughing and stuffy nose.
Needed to stay organized today so I'm wasn't doing anything last minutes. Unfortunately, I have a little too much produce that will have to be given away or thrown away. Thankfully a friend could take a lot of it, but I still have to through our milk and cream cheese. I had everything stuffed in our spare fridge last week till the new one arrived on Friday, some food got hidden!!
Weather is heating up in Denver. Tomorrow 96, then triple digits next 3 days and 98 on Monday. So we are going from hot to hot!!
Now at 10:30, everything is ready to go. Need to make lunches to take with us. Be sure to empty the fridge, take out the trash and figure out what lights to leave on. Our son will check on the house weekly to water inside and outside plants. A friend is plant sitting my hanging basket and another plan. She has a green thumb so hopefully they will do better.
We don't need to leave for the airport till 9, but I plan to get up at 5 so I can do my under the desk elliptical, shower and walk all by 8 - DH will call Uber at 8:30. Our flight is at 11:40. It will be a long travel day!
Sweet dreams
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@bythebay I've done well with the last infusion so far. I take the anti-nausea meds religiously! I've been sleeping decently. Just gotta watch the bodily functions; I think constipation might be and issue. I know what you meen about the pictures. My sister in law has those and will at times order the rest of us over there to sort them. Ever heard of the sister-in-law being the matriarch? That's how we roll! That family time is great! I I think it's important for you to scan the really important ones so they last well into the future period.
have a wonderful day!
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Happy Anniversary, Maggie!! May you get many more years with your sweetie!!
I made black cod with a miso/sambal/garlic paste and a huge salad with some corn off the cob into the salad.