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Sass.... This might sound funny, but I remember my Grandma, putting a little piece of raw bacon on top of a splinter, or piece of metal in our fingers.... and then taping it there. It would pull any infection out....and any piece of petal or splinter! It really worked! I have STILL done it occasionally! So what you talked about makes a lot of sense!
Oh! and Mustard Plasters... With a peice of wool on top, under a T-shirt! That was for our chest colds! Also a shot of whiskey before we went to bed.... EVEN when we were little! That to me was worse than medicine. My Mom would give my Brother and I Cod Liver Oil.... so we wouldn't get "Rickets!" And she had this "salve" she called it.... that was for evrything else.... "drawing salve!"
And Turpentine was for any kind of bug-bite!
I think they were trying to kill us....
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. For chest colds, and coughs!
You mix Colemans Powdered Mustard with equal parts flour.... Make a Poultice, with water.... then spread it on wool, preferably, cover it with another picec, and place on your chest or neck, and cover, and keep warm...
Don't let it blister.... but it really helped!
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Oh boy we're going back, but another thing was the slimy part of the raw egg---calm down Chevy---u put in on a wound and draws all the infection out- But I do have to say my Dad's fav. was drawing salve, he always used it and we always had it in the house--that was a staple.
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My screen just changed color---WTF?
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OK it's back???? I just had 2 calls today and I took the responsibility to take care of it myself, I knew the guys were having a party so no emergencies, but I asked him to call back Tuesday and I set up a time. Who knows????
So tonite I've gotten my clothes ready for tomorrow and tom. nite so I'm right on time, I talked to my cousin today and they were going too so that's my real treat., now if my sister comes I'd really be happy but they always have so many things to do cuz they have 4 girls --married and someone is always doing something on the weekends--I can't keep up with them at all. It's an early start around 2pm and will go til whenever--these guys sleep over so I'll see how long I can keep up. Well my cousin ore sister won't sleep over but all the kids will---KIDS they're all in their 50's haha, mine are the 2 younges in their 40's but they are still the kids.
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OH Chevy the old recipes. Was the drawing salve called icthamol--black, gooey, sticky, stinky? It's still around LOL. I make sure I have it in my box of ointments and creams. Even with my bad sense of smell, I can smell it.
Cami sounds like so much fun. Total disavdvantage of being away from family is the holidays. But then there are the pseudo-families. The friends that are coming tomorrow are family like friends. One of my BFF's is staying over night. Lovely.
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Hi all,
Just checking in. I am kicking back resting and watching movies. Annie Mae is healing really well and navigating her way around better each day. Had to bring her in from the back yard because a hawk was circling above. She'd be finger food for that big hawk. Snuggs slept most of the day, except when it was time to eat. I'm thinking snuggs may think I'm the alpha dog, so she doesn't try to do much. Although, she's got sleeping down really well.
Tomorrows a busy day of family birthday celebrations. No Memorial day BBQ because my family decided they wanted Chinese food and pie...interesting combination.
What are the plans for Memorial Day weekend with you all?
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Paw I told my thing for tomorrow but I'm so glad Annie Mae is doing so well. Maybe u have to be the Alpha for a while anyway.
Sas that was me with the salve and yes that is the name. LOL
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Hi Cami, yes I saw that you were going to your DD1's house. it sounds like a great time with the family and I hope the weather is good. Enjoy yourself.
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ok Chevy...next you r going to have us lancing things, sucking out the poison and spitting...lol
Glad Annie Mae is doing well...hope u r resting with her pawprint. That was a lot for both of you to go through.
Sas...what would we do without you ? You r so on top of things with advice. Thanks for keeping us well informed.
And yes I am still doing the happy dance...but real tired from it right now. Slept great last night and feel another good night coming on for sleep.
Tang...hope that heals up quickly...are u still on chemo?? I wonder how much that slows healing down.
I have had great luck with that antibiotic..hope undo too.
Everyone have a great rest of your holiday weekend. I a going to bore you with some more post of my gardens....I bet you can't wait !!
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I love sitting on my screen porch
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the robins have a ball in the bird bath. They make me laugh....wish I could catch a pic of them someday
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I have free beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, sage, parsley, basil, and thyme, beans have already pooped. They r in the rows. So fun..
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These dahlias got snowed on and froze! Can't believe they survived ! Ok, I am done boring you. Maybe tomorrow I will take pictures of the front of the house. Nighty night0 -
Susan, beans poop? Haha
Just caught up. Was gone all day teaching a quilt class to about 20. Everyone was happy with their results. So much variety. We made convergent quilts like this. I think only one person got a small border on.
Tang, where are you? You didn't post all day Saturday. Hope things are ok.
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Just not a good day for me. Seems like all the pain is back, arm, elbow, hip and back. Sigh!!
So tired of hurting and not knowing how to fix it. I can't take pain meds..so for me tonight it's hello xanax and pray for some rest.
Glad annie mae is better and I enjoyed the pics. Still cheering for Susan's good news and hoping tang is better.
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I put a bumper sticker on my car that says " Honk if you think I'm sexy." Now I wait at green lights until I feel better about myself.
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Dutchy ROTFLOL
Nettie, Don't think we talked about this. I have lots of musculoskeletal pain from post polio. Seems I have been in a battle for awhile with my beds. I have a firm one. A pretty comfy one which I thought was soft, but recently bought a new bed. Serta something. OMG the difference of the way I feel in the morning. Due to recent circumstance with the Rai131, I had to use all the beds over a few nights. Think about your bed?
Susan that was a sweet thought. Needed that today Thanks. Garden's lovely. I have a black thumb. What I don't kill, Dini destroys. I have ZEROscaping. Honest no plants out front, just decorative stuff that Dini can't destroy. Great typo
Sorry Cami, icky icthamol. I was so skeptical the first time the doc ordered it for DH so long ago. I worked great. It's sooo expensive though.
Pawprint and annie Hugs.
Spookie has been awol or is time just flashing for me?
Smarrty, so skilled, into something everyday.
2ta , Blessing, FBB, Chevy, MM, teka, sorry if I missed anyone-- hugs
Tang where are you? Please, don't come back and tell us, that with the first dose of Levaquin, you had a reaction. After what you were through. Sending a meerkat hug
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I didn't mean to be cloak and dagger about the Levaquin. My right knee swelled up to the size of a cauliflower and my right arm started to feel very stiff/painful. I googled Levaquin and tiredness, not thinking the knee and arm would ever be related but it turns out Levaquin can cause tendonitis. I was so sore that I was taking Aleve. That was a stupid move because Aleve and Levaquin (combined) can cause seizures. I didn't have any seizures, thank goodness, but now my liver enzymes (every.single.one) are elevated. I did a search and sure enough, Levaquin can be hepatoxic. It may have hit me harder because I had been on Cipro in December and the Doxycycline for most of the year, i.e. late January through late March - when I started the Levaquin. I became so itchy on the Doxycycline that my new PS had me switch to Levaquin. Well, I had no idea what itchy really was until I took the Levaquin. It may have been a perfect storm for me because we were in the midst of moving while I was on it. Eventually, the swelling in my knee did go down but it was very painful and very swollen for quite a while. Enough so that I had to sit with an ice pack on it for at least a couple hours a day. /End of Levaquin story
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LeeA no you weren't cloak and dagger. Tang has had the poop hit the fan. People on this thread tell each other stuff. If you know something that's going to protect someone don't hold back. No one here holds back that's one of the beauties of this threadLevaquin has been under increasing pressure(usuage) for several years b/c of it's side effects. Read what I wrote to Tang. It supported what you were saying.
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In my situation, I was taking antibiotics as a preventative measure for so long that I think they just ended up kind of messing me up. I seem sensitive to them anyway. I had a leaky breast that ended up testing negative for any kind of infection (when they removed the implant).
I always hate to mention side effects because I typically try to avoid reading what they are (unless I get one and go looking it up).
I need a t-shirt that says "yes, they're fake - the real ones tried to kill me and the fake ones are picking up where the real ones left off." :-)
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behind yet again so I'll check in, post, then read
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catching up on my shows on DVR: this one is so inspiring:
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LOL at the eecard.
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Ohhhhh! Cammi is going on the loose! Watch out world! I know, isn't it funny, we still call our older kids "kids?" Ha, ha! I know you will have fun!
Yes! It's called Prid... It's that black drawing salve... But it doesn't smell tooooooo bad... just a little... I ordered some online, when I have skin problems, or even like maybe an ingrown hair!
Cammi, your screen changed colors? What are you smoking? Better hide that stuff before someone else finds it!
Morning LittlePaws... So glad Annie Mae is getting used to things... okay.... Snuggs is another girl...Ha! Thought she was a guy... We're not doing anything much this week-end....
I'll watch Nascar... but that's about it...
Oh Susan! Ha, ha! didn't you ever cut your finger, and your Mom had to suck out the poison before she put medicine on? Probably Mercurochrome or Iodine?
I love your "sitting" room! And your pots of flowers! I just bought a few yesterday... Some "Sweet Potato Vine" which is Ipomea... A beautiful mint green plant that grows trailing over whatever you plant it in!
Okay, and you have Phlox! I have some too, in a little patch, only it is a little darker color... Your Bird-bath looks so inviting! I have a couple, that are too "deep" and the birds don't care for that one as much as the more shallow one... they are afraid they will drown...Ha!
I see at least 2 Tomato plants... Are they the Heirloom, Big Boy, or Patio? I just have Tomatoes, greens coming up... 2 Cabbage plants and a cucumber plant... and Herbs. Then 2 Dinner-Plate Dahlias! Those are Gorgeous!
No... we are not bored.... especially me.... Just call me Farmer girl!
Smarty.... WOW! That is a beautiful quilt! What ARE we on here, all Martha Stewart women? And 44444 is the one with the kitchen that is always going full blast!
Nettie.... wish we could help you.... just hope you got some rest!
DUTHESS! You DIDN'T! You GO girl!
This is one for me...
Sorry Lee.... You are having a rough time... like Nettie! YOU were allergic to Doxycylcline TOO? Okay.... I'll never take Levaquin either.
That Tshirt sounds like a good idea...
Oh Eeeeks 222222nd time! I saw that quote before! Isn't it the TRUTH though?
This is the salve I ordered online..... Don't know if this was the same one my Grandma had.... but I think so...
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My youngest graduated last night. She woke up feeling crappy yesterday and didn't say anything about it. She played in her soccer game in the morning. When it was time to leave for graduation she had a fever. She took ibuprofen and made it through the ceremony and some pictures. Then we came home and crashed (not a car crash). I'm so proud of her.
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Good Morning all.
Lee I like that shirt u want, well I don't have recon at all but I'm sorry I've heard crazy stories on here. And yea hearing about SE's is the pits, cuz I really thought when the Dr. said we did it, we did it--the next day meant I was going to feel good like my old self. Foolish me.
How is everyone else feeling? I really hope u'r having a good day, cuz u all deserve it.
Now remember I'm going to my DD1's today so first I have to take a shower--well u know I have to announce that so I really smell declicious, sometimes it food smelling stuff I use and 2nd that gives Chevy Carte Blanche to make fun of me, but guess what Chevy , it doesn't bother me HAHA==so carte Blanche away Chevy, cuz anyone who gets crazy for chickens, well need I say more.?
My SIL had my cup of coffee al ready for me this morning---I packed my meds up and good thing I have some colored pills to take during the day at different times, cuz I have no idea what they are but like Pavlov's dogs I recognize the colrs for what time of day. Took me a while to figure it out, but I did it on my own. Woot Woot
Well so far the weather is nice, but it was cold last nite to me so we'll see if I go swimming today.
OK I might be back so don't start u'r slinging chit at me yet Chevy,--I might be back tonite or sllep over I'm not sure yet.
XXOOXX
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A SHOWER! Okay, please everyone.... write that down... Our little Cam is taking her weekly shower! And it isn't "sllep' over .... It is SLEEP over! Well, maybe you do that too!
I'm going to take a shower also! I got some new soap.... It is Lilac-Vanilla! So mine is probably luscious just like yours is! You smoke weed in the shower?
Have fun this weekend little one! Give Joey a hug for me! Who takes care of KateyKat? You just slam her outdoors? To fend for herself?
Love you! Don't let the bed-bugs bite! xoxoxoxo
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