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.. and that it's not a large fee
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We might need to grease some gears and get someone to help him with his passport!
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please let me know when someone hears from Red (I know she's on other threads)
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Haven't heard anything since she told us what happened. Until he is able to join her, I hope she is able to relax on the sand and enjoy the shore!
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hoping she has nothing short of a wonderful time!
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Hahaha, glad I am not drinking coffee right now or I would snort it right out my nose, I am laughing so hard! You are soooo quick tonight Maddy, and on the ball! Good for you!!! Hope things are going well for you, and how are your parents doing?
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Wahine, some days brain is quick, sometimes it's too slow, no control over that. Maybe also with Red occupied I have a better chance of posting before all you do. I know, it's not a sport, no extra points for speed.
Did I post about last week seeing Mom and Dad? Met my younger brother there for a couple hours. Hated that my brother was trying to bully my dad, but my dad did good holding his own so I didn't have to jump in. Brother is trying to get POA, so that scares me, that he'll go over my dad's head to get mom moved to memory care.
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Yes, you mentioned seeing your parents but I didn't catch that about the bullying and the possible POA. Yikes! Isn't your Dad's memory ok? IF so, I wouldn't think anyone else could get POA without his approval? It takes so much research to learn all the ropes involved in caring for our parents. Has that "T" always had the line through it, in the header area where we pick Bold, Italic, etc??? Weird. You can cross words out,
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Wahine, if you press that key
T, it is for over strike, it's supposed to do that.About Dad, other than being extremely tired (and frustrated with Mom), he's very mentally stable. But DB is pushing for POA, and I have to find out if (and when) he gets to go over Dad's head. Dad is capable of taking care of mom as best he can, but it's getting tough
How is are your parents and DD's doing?
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I did a search for Red. Her last post was yesterday, but she was at the vacation place (hotel or whatever) so she has internet access there. Maybe she just doesn't feel like making any posts right now. I hope her DH can get the passport mess straightened out tomorrow.
That's it for me. I think I overdid it a little yesterday & today, but I have to stay home tomorrow & maybe Tuesday because the inspector is coming to sign off on my electrical work. That will give me some time to catch my breath.
Darn, wahine beat me to it! That line just means you have somehow formatted your word with "strikethrough". You can add it to any word, just like you can add bold or italics. If you open your post for editing, select the word, and press the strikethrough button again, the line should go away. But sometimes the formatting won't go away, and in those cases I've found it's easier just to delete the word with bad formatting and re-type it.
Ay-yay-yay, now 2TA has slipped in there ahead of me. I give up. My next word is spire.
@wahine, I think the strikethrough formatting came in with the last major upgrade back in October or so .
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You girls are sooo smart! I had never noticed that before, and it wouldn't let me "unstrike" my bolded word, so I had to go back in to edit it like Curve said, and delete it then retype it. Funny how I never saw that!
I think Red just used internet to let us know on diff threads what happened. If she had free internet, I think she would be posting more here. But when you have to pay for every minute, it gets pretty expensive. What a horrible thing to happen!!!!
Glad we got our tenant happy, but to the tune of about $3k. She thought there was mold where there was moisture as the a/c line was leaking (we didn't know that, as she has been there for 3 yrs). So we had all sorts of experts, mold expert, roofing guys, etc. Got some things done, but nothing that needed to be done, just to satisfy her. The area she put the mold test had moisture, so of course a mold spore attached to the petri dish and grew and grew and grew. Because it was black, she and her drs were sure it was black mold. Sheesh! Just so glad it was normal household stuff, nothing dangerous. BUT since we've had so much rain, there was some mold (or whatever) on the sidewalk, so we had that pressure washed as well as the front of the townhouse. I think she thought she could get us to pay all her medical expenses for her respiratory problems, but Thank God it was NOT from our place!!! She also thought she would go to FL for a month on us, and she is still there, but we surely are not paying for her vacay!! Sorry to vent....but it was quite an ordeal and yesterday we checked it and it all looks great!
Maddy, my parents are still in HI, and I haven't talked to them for a couple of days. He was real sick after getting there, but sounded better last time I talked to him. My DD starts rads and chemo this week, tomorrow is like a "dry run" for the rads, I think. Glad it is at the hospital and not the Cancer Center. Because when I met them at the Cancer Center a few days ago, it was such a sad place, and some of the people looked pretty bad...just don't want the kids to have to be there and worry their little hearts too much. So I think the hospital environment would be a better place for them to be, if they sometimes wait there with us. So tomorrow starts my being with her or the kids every day for a few weeks.
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quick, I need a spare hand to get this typed before the likes of you! Then I can go back and edit!
Ok, now to edit while I watch Downton Abbey! Is anyone else a fan like me?
Wahine, so glad that you are there for DD and the kids. It won't be easy, but would be much more difficult without you.
What trials you are going thru with the tenant and the mold issue! I wish we knew about mold many years ago. I had a job in an aircraft factory, in offices above the assembly line. There was an "issue" years ago regarding legal stuff, it was on 60 minutes decades ago. A coworker and I had to go to the storage area - like an attic of sorts - to go thru old teletype records, remember those? The dirt and dust were inches thick. Plus, back then, they weren't conscientious cleaning air filters. I am convinced that I was allergic (or sensitive) to something in it all. Every day about 3 I started with headaches then it started getting worse. So glad I didn't stay there for much longer after that.
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@2TA, I have seen a few episodes of Downton Abbey and enjoyed them, but my TV isn't set up yet. It's a flat-screen TV that my mom gave me when she downsized last year. I want to get a wall bracket, and one of those LACK floating shelves from IKEA, so the TV appears to be sitting on the shelf. (The weight capacity of the shelf is probably not up to supporting the TV.) I think if I can get all the parts to work together, it will look pretty cool. Just before I got floored by whatever it was that hit me recently, I got my gorgeous blanket unpacked, so now I will know what color shelf I need to get to coordinate with it. I think it will be either the red or the turquoise.
@wahine, I hope the dry run for your DD's radiation goes smoothly and that you and she and the children will all be given the strength to get through the treatment. Do I remember it is six weeks of daily rads?
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Hi girls,
Curve, I think its almost 7 wks of daily rads, and once a wk chemo. Your idea of the shelf below the tv sounds awesome! I put up the flat screen tv on the corner wall above where our treadmill is, several yrs ago. OMG it was hard. I bought the bracket that could swivel too, as I wanted it to be a true corner mount, and had to do it myself. My DH wouldn't know where to start on something like that! But today he called the ProForm number and someone talked an hr to him and we pulled the treadmill out and had to turn it over to get to the "workings" of it...the belt has come off the motor, and other things may be wrong with it. Not sure if the belt came off and it malfunctioned, or it when it sped upa and I fell so hard on the walking belt, that it caused the motor belt to come off??/ I dunno, but if my DD2 brings any kids with her this week, I have now lost the area I would have set up another bed on. Cause we can't move the treadmill back now, till it is all put back together. I need to get ready or I will be late to get to my DD2's house to pick them up. Wish we were smart and could totally get the treadmill fixed ourselves...fingers crossed! If not, then hope a repairperson can fix it. Replacing it would be too much of a hassle, taking it apart, taking door off, getting it downstairs and out, and same thing for new one. yikes.
I have not seen Downton Abbey, but there is a mini series coming on tonight on Discovery Channel, called Klondike about the Gold Rush days, that I might check out. Here is the trailer.... http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/klondike/videos...
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My TV will be a flat mount on the wall and doesn't need to swivel, so it should be simpler than yours. I need to remember to get contractor's men to mark the studs for me next time they are here. That will save poking around looking for them.
I wouldn't know where to start trying to fix a treadmill. You need the space, you need it soon, and you got hurt when it malfunctioned before. Maybe it's time for a service call with someone who can fix it so it doesn't send you tumbling again. With almost 2 months of rads coming up, you can't afford to get hurt right now, eh?
That Klondike series looks pretty wild & woolly, but I guess a gold rush is like that. I don't subscribe to cable so I will have to wait until it comes out on DVD to see it.
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Oh yeah, it will be easier to attach it flat on the wall, thats good. Do you have a "stud finder"....minds outta de gutter girls! I use mine a lot, my mom always makes a joke when we ask for the stud finder, she would say "here I am"! But anyway, mine gives off a light when it hits the stud, then light stays on for width of the stud. Makes it simple to find.. But if they will do it for you, that will save you from having to buy one.
Maybe when we either get the treadmill fixed, or get a new one, I should use that strap thing, that attaches to you and inserts into the treadmill, so if you fall it would shut itself off. I know you are SUPPOSED to use that, but I never did. Duh! lol.
Hope everyone is doing well....my DD1 did well with the dry run today, and tomorrow wants to go by herself taking the kids with her, so I will now have some time off. Just made 2 appts that were very needed, but have been put off.
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sorry, ladies, that I didn't get back sooner. Did I mention I took a quick road trip (of 85 miles) to meet the San Diego ladies for their monthly get-together? It was really nice meeting everyone. SoCal Lisa posted a pic on that thread.
Shortly after, started not feeling well, have been having sinus probs the last couple of days. Happy it wasn't strep throat. Woke up this morning with a migraine, slept most of my day away.
Curve, the TV/shelf set up sounds great! Be sure to get help setting it up. Have done many projects like that myself in the past, wouldn't attempt handling anything heavy now. A TV would be out of my weight lifting range.
Wahine, the treadmill will get fixed when it will, more importantly, how is your back? That must have been some fall. For the kids, could you play one night of "indoor camping out", put blankets on the floor or sofa and have them sleep there? I remember when DD was young, we took sleeping bags and all kind a of blankets and the four of us (with DS) slept on the family room one night, like indoor camping, nothing inappropriate but it was fun! Something different. We also got a tent (can't remember why) and in the summer, we'd occasionally camp out in the back yard. Ah, memories!
Has anyone from Red, if her DH got passport and joined her on the vacation?
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Oh Maddy that must have been such fun to meet all those other bco gals! Can you post the picture here? OR what is the title of that thread? Hate that you have felt so bad with sinus probs, and migraine too. Yikes! Are there any steps you can take in advance to ward off the migraines? My DD1 gets them too, and they are so awful. Good idea about indoor camping out, but her kids are now all teens, and prolly wouldn't think that was much fun! Boy, they grow up fast. I found out she just plans to bring one at a time, so they can share the Q bed in the guest room....glad of that! AND she will wait till Sat or Sun, since right now Thurs will be busy from 7:30 am till 4 or 5 pm, and we will all be exhausted. I am also finally seeing the spine dr on Thursday.
Haven't heard from Red, sure hope her DH is there now.
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I saw a post from Red on another thread. Her DH wasn't there yet but she was hoping he'd get there tonight. I've only had a few migraines in my life but that was more than enough for me. They are the worst!! I had another little reversal the last couple of days. On the whole I feel better, but I think I won't press my luck by doing anything strenuous today.
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My Dh rests ALL the time, sure wish I could! Last night I was in such pain with my back, lower back to upper back and all the way through my shoulders was killing me...wish my dr appt was today, but its tomorrow...and I am out of pain pills, had to use my last one last night. Hoping to make it through the day and night! I have a hair appt today, and since I always wash it before I go, I think I need to ask her to not wash it, as I doubt I can lay back in that chair.
Red, Sure hoping your DH got there last night!!! Do you get to stay longer with him?
Take it easy today Curve, hoping you are feeling better.
Maddy, how are you doing today? And CCFW? I wish Sheila would join us again! And there were some other gals that used to post here a lot, but haven't been here for awhile.
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Wish I could copy and paste images on this iPad - I would post a picture of roses to brighten everyone's day. Am finally feeling better, so want to spread some cheer.
Wahine, since I can't post photos or links, the thread to check is "San Diego area".
CC, good to see you here.
Curve, hope you're taking it easy today.
Wahine, how are you doing without pain pills? Did you DD have rads today too? She need roses.
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I saw a PA yesterday to get advice on constipation, which has been making me miserable the last week or so. I started crying in the office, just so overwhelmed and in so much discomfort. I got some suggestions and am acting on them. That PA has a real reassuring manner. I feel a little better. One good thing, I think I have recovered enough strength that I could walk for a short distance (if I didn't want to curl up in a ball due to abdominal discomfort from constipation). What a tough month January has been so far. I almost wish I could erase it from my memory. After the two weeks of being flattened, I was starting to be afraid that I would never get back any energy at all, but maybe it won't be so. My back is hurting less, too.
Tomorrow is my appointment with the palliative care doctor. After that appointment I may get my first dose of the new chemo (doxil) instead of the second dose of Zometa. Dr W (local oncologist) is going to phone me this afternoon and if she can change the orders on such short notice, that's the plan. Dr F (Seattle onc) concurs doxil is a good next thing to try. I will also ask the palliative care doctor about medical marijuana, which is legal here. I haven't decided to try it but I definitely want to learn more about how it is obtained etc, in case I do decide to give it a go.
Now I need to order those supplemental drinks online, so I can regain the weight I have lost over the past month. They are out of stock at the local vitamin shop, but that's OK. They are cheaper online anyway.
Anyone know if RedReading's DH has been able to join her?
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haven't heard anything from Red, so maybe she's busy because DH arrived? (Wink, wink)
Curve, so sorry you're going thru all this. It's great that you've gotten so much done on your home and that the weather hasn't been horrible, that would only make the situation worse. I've lost track, how much more work do you need to be done on the inside of your home? To me, it's so much more disruptive when it's indoor work being done vs outside work. Do you have anyone going with you to your appt tomorrow? Would love to be in your pocket so you're not alone. Please let me know how it goes in case I can't hear.
Wahine, how is your DD doing? Was today her first day of chemo? Hoping she sails thru it with no major SE's. How are your parents doing? Try to rest and let your back heal when you can (yes, I hear you laughing now)
CC, how did the meeting with the counselor go?
I don't have my migraines any more, can breathe much better, so it's been a big tease: I get dizzy easily so I haven't ventured out of the house yet. Tried to shower, but the room was lop-sided (in my mind), so I think I'll stink another day. Don't want to slip in the shower, especially with no one else home.
Where are all our other ladies? Hoping you weren't scared off
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any word from Red? Her DH must be keeping her busy and having fun!
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@2TA, Nope, nobody to go to appointment with me but that was OK. The Palliative Care doctor was really nice and I got some more tips to get rid of this constipation. That's the main thing bothering me right now. I don't have as much discomfort from it today as yesterday, so that's all to the good. One thing I found out is that the Palliative Care team can do home visits and stuff like that. I wish I had known about that earlier—I might have asked someone to come when I was so wiped out. But now I know and if I ever get that sick again I can call them and probably arrange for someone to come and make sure I'm still OK to be living by myself. I think my mom is worrying about me, she asked me to send her the next door neighbor's contact info. I told her I hoped she wasn't going to send them over to check on me and she said she wouldn't because I started crying on the phone, that I didn't want people to come that I hardly know because I am ugly and have no hair. So she will probably be less worried if she knows I can call the Palliative care people to check on me. I also had the first infusion of Doxil today and so far no SE but a slight headache and I'm not sure it was the Doxil that caused that. Could have been from only eating a small breakfast since the appointment was earlier than I usually get up. No time to fix oatmeal this AM. Anyhow I think maybe I am on the mend. I have a Zometa infusion scheduled next week and I'm still a bit nervous about that because I don't know if the Zometa is what clobbered me so hard before. I guess there's only one way to find out though.
@CCFW I am glad your session with the "onco-shrink" went well. Social workers are amazing, aren't they? The SW who facilitates the cancer support group I sometimes go to in Seattle is great, and there was another SW at the hospice when I went there to visit my brother before he died that I talked to while I was there, and that was a big help too. It must be tough dealing with problems and illness day in and day out. I find it hard enough coping with my own difficulties, how do they deal with a bunch of other peoples' as well? I don't know what makes them want to go into that line of work, but I am sure glad they do. I think having cancer would be so much harder without people like that to help.
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Curve, it takes a great deal of compassion to work with hospice patients or any cancer patient either. I almost cried (for real) when you called yourself "ugly and have no hair." I've been there, no hair, that truly is just temporary. Honey, you're not the least bit ugly, I'm sure, you're just going thru cancer treatment, it takes so much out of us. I lost a fiancé to cancer back in the 70's, it was so barbaric then. If there's anything I can do to help you, all you have to do is ask! It's a relief they can make house calls, especially when you're not up to getting out.
CC, happy that you found a great support group! My cancer center ran out of funding for ours, I had applied to be a mentor (a technicality, my breast buddy and I were about the only ones to offer) so the group stopped last spring. They had their first meeting last night since then but unfortunately, I was up to going out last night, too wiped out (today was my first day out since Sunday).
Wahine, how have you been the past few days?
I won't even ask about Red, I'm sure we'll hear from her after she returns from her vacation.
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Hi everyone! Been busy, and read the past few posts but now we are on a new page and I forgot what I wanted to comment on. Sheesh.
Maddy, I had an MRI yest, so will see what that says about my back. The hardest part was lying on that hard bed for over 30 min, and then trying to get up!! Been sitting with a heating pad on my back a LOT, the past few days. It is getting a little better, but still prevents me from doing all the things I like to do. And...this is funny....but growing up mostly barefoot (to my parents chagrin), I got used to picking up things with my toes, turning on the tub faucet, etc (mine now is too high though).....so I can pick up SOME things with my toes! Can't bend down much lately, so that helps! Now, don't start calling me "monkey"! My Dh cracks up when he sees me pick up something with my toes and bring it up high.
CC, glad you have a good support group! And Curve, glad the doctor is so compassionate! That helps a lot. When I saw my spine dr the other day, he held out his hand to shake my hand, but I offered my fists for a "fist bump". He grabbed my hand thinking I wanted to show him something on the back of my hand...lol. But I told him there are so many germs nowadays, I preferred not to shake hands. BUT when he tried to shake hands when he left, and I again offered my fist, he looked a bit miffed. OH WELL...better to try to stay well, right? A cruise ship captain, years ago, offered his elbow, that was his way of shaking hands, a "elbow bump". Smart, though.
Well, I am on day 12 of this diet, and I think the lack of calories is catching up with me. Not much energy today! Would love some cakes but alas, that is not on the diet. BUT today I get a REAL hamburger, with cheese even.....woohoo!!!! Next week is NO alcohol, not even the 3/weekly glasses of wine that I was allowed this week. I know I can do it though....hoping for a good reading on the scale again this week. I have started having steel cut oats most mornings for breakfast (made a crockpot full, twice), and I really love it. Esp the recipe that has lots of chopped apples and cinnamon in it. Yummmmm. Have found some good recipes that are healthy, low cal, and low sodium, so at least I am finding more healthy food that I like. Enough rambling...but I did find a way to do a new word! lol....
Red's DH finally got there 2 or 3 days ago and they have had a ball. AND of course, she made a ton of new friends that she plans to keep in touch with. What a vacay!!!!Hugsssssssssssss to all,
Kath
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