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You've heard the saying "can't make head nor tails out of it".... That's me....
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LittleDutch! Could it be something like THIS? I put on my Dick Tracy detective hat, and went searching ..... and this one is called a coral mushroom, or something similar. The leaves look similar underneath the growth, and that is all I could come up with.
Mushrooms come up all shapes and sizes.... Just ask ME, because I had some coming up in my yard once, that looked exactly like a Peter Murphy Had a Dog! I even picked it, and took it into work, exclaiming that "My God, I am growing them WILD!" I know I didn't PLANT them, they just came up! Several times now! I am rather sad when they don't come up....
Okay, I think 2km's are about 2 blocks..... I might be wrong.... and maybe I really am.... ??? Enerva, yes, you should wear that DAHLING top and go for your walks! Oh wait... you are in Ontario...It must be beautiful there!
Morning NewAnita! You need a couple more things to be going through yourself, it looks like...
Yikes! So sorry about your SIL! Maybe it was just a temporary thing? Of course I know NOTHING when it comes to that, but hopefully his body will repair itself, and he will be thinking straight again! I had a very serious head injury when I was a kid, and since that was before X'rays or anything were invented, I I just had to live with it..... Seriously! But over time, an injury DOES have a chance of normalizing. I just made that up. But mine did. And so now I am normal.....
Shut UP Cammi! Wherever you are, and sleeping through every live-long day! Wake up! We have a new gal! She needs our help.
When my Grandma was going through this...." Dementia" stuff....... At the time, the Docs told me that they couldn't tell for SURE what it was, only after she passed.... But at that time, maybe 30 years ago, they didn't have the tests... Her Dementia just progressed, and I was told we couldn't slow it down.... I took her in for "tests" but they were like pictures, or objects, and she was supposed to say what they were, but she couldn't, and I started crying, and told them, I think I am taking her back to the Home, because this isn't doing anybody any good!
So I just told her, We are not doing THAT again, and we stopped for a hamburger. I KNEW what was going on.... any test would not help her... it just frustrated her, and I was going to protect her from things that didn't matter.... By this time, she forgot she even had kids...everything..... but it didn't matter. She lived in a nursing home by this time, and I could run see her every day that I had off.
When things like this happen to our loved ones, we just have to sit down, and think, okay, what is the best way I can help her/him. And sometimes "nothing" is the best thing. Just be there, and listen, and make sure they have the best help, and you will learn to love them with everything you have.... You won't care that they can't do simple little things... you will just help them through it.... and not ask questions when you know they can't answer....
In her case, it just steadily took over her life.... There was nothing anyone could do..... just be there.
I simply told the Home,"PLEASE don't get her up and try and make her eat.... she can't! She can't swallow! She just wants to stay in bed, and make sure she has her leg-warmers on, and tell her I will be there!" By this time nothing else mattered.....
Sorry..... guess I just got carried away, but sometimes we just have to accept what is going on in our lives..... Fight like Hell as long as we can, and for everyone we love, but then there is also a time, when our lives take a different turn, and then we have to leave it up to Him.....
Good Morning Jwow! So sorry about your friend....! Come by when you can..... let us know.... okay?
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Thinking of you JWow!
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It's beautiful, you are so talented, Enerva.
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Thanks 3. Good info.
Sas we were doing dinner when you called. I'm watching the grands all day, will try you later.
No, he's not acute, just coming more frequently. I confirmed with DD some of the stuff he said this week. She agrees, and told me I was NOT allowed to loose my marbles. Her MIL is showing early signs too.
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Happy Monday!
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Right now I'm on page 549 so it's easier to talk page by page.
BLONDIE good News so glad to here this and u'r a tuff old bird keep it up.
Mammaray yes hoping u continue posting.
Oh already forgot the page before--who just had 1 taxol? OK I down and more to go, but it'll go u'll see--it's not easy I know but u can do it, and we're here for u. My brain is much today.
Hole u vacay sounds wonderful and u'r DH sounds like he's heling well so just go and enjoy every minute of it.
Enerva wht a body u have and I could make that if I looked like tht too---not true actually but u and talented.
Sas all the reading nd "homework" u do is amazing.
Chevy u'r garden looks magnificent--it must cost a fortune to to all of tht so I guess u'r back to stripping, sine the pole is still off limits for a little longer. Good for u--It's time u get to show that body of yours, I mean it's really time.
And yes I was so clled swimming for hrs and I can't move still The party strted Sat. t 1PM and ended t 5am, got home around 11AM so I am not useful for a couple of days, but the westher was perfect and as much as I normally look like a prune, I now look like a raison (my skin) O course I almost drowned 2x and all I hear is stand up and laughter, but I do have my own lifeguard so he stays near me so I survived. My DD makes some poor shlup stay by me if she's not there.
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OK reading the next pge---here I m
Welcome ADJ? But all the stuff u'r family is going thru, come back and we cn st least be here for u.
Badger wht a story about getting tht infection---It's a very bad one I know but I didn't know all the damage that could be done==wait wait I do know I forgot temporarily--I saw it on that RV show Botched last night and there are infections that an go all over and even mke u loose u'r sight and u and ur Dr. have to be very diligent for any type of infection and if a Dr. say Oh sometimes that happens see another Dr. ASAP. That show is amazing and I really like those Dr.
Enerva I truly love u'r scenery it is beautiful
Well what can I say of course u get all upset Chevy If u'r MUSHROOMS don't grow, after all they make u feel young again.
My sister had a simple test at her PCP's for dementia well she ddn't fail, but she didn't pass withflying colors--she was laughing so hard uz that's not why she went and didn't know wht the hell he was doing asking these crazy things.
Blessings beautiful moon
OK now my phone has started after all I am a working woman Chevy, so my time is not always my own, And I still hurt like no bodies business--my fault I know but my back feels like someone is punching the hell out of it so pain meds today no tellin' how I'll talk the rest of the day.
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OK I'm caught up for now---
I'd like to know who had the guts to put rollers in that bird's hair.
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Cammi honey it's not real..... Oh well, maybe it is.....
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Chevy
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Jd, sorry about Mike, sending hugs to him and his family
blessing thank you for the moon picture, wow that is a great camera you have
love it, I am obsessed with the sun and the moon but never get to watch it 
I face east and for some reason I get no sun or moon to view. Lol wearing those tops here in Ontario could get me in trouble ha ha ha nop those are for when I go home or Mexico
Next week I go in for my post surgery blood exam, hopping all ok my surgery is approaching yahoooooo lol
Chevy love your post and Cami s. It keep me in the loop
Hope you all have a great week
)Wooj sending hugs and well wishes for your friend too.
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Enerva, you are ALways in the loop! Are you kidding? All of us here ARE a little loopy.... I mean in the loop....
Cammi, tell them what I mean.
So guess what my newest treasure is? I went out back in the alley to get this branch that I had decorated, but didn't like it, so I told DH to take it back out in the ditch.... But I decided today I needed it.... I was going to decorate it a different way..... BUT it was not there, but this RUG was still there.... I mean it is by the huge dumpster, but it is by my drive-way, and I see it whenever we go in or out of the garage.... Like for 2 weeks!
It was turned over slightly, and I thought "Oh MY Goodness!" Like Shirley Temple would say...... and I unrolled it a little more................. It is pretty, with a design, like 3 different colors of brown! It matched the bark in my garden!!!!!
So I KNEW I could NOT get it in the yard! And I sheepishly went in and quietly, in my sweetest whine, asked DH if he could HELP me, his only wife, bring it in! He was mumbling inaudible words.... But we drug it across the drive-way, and into our back yard, and up onto our patio porch!
There was nothing WRONG with it! So I vacuumed it, and thought what a wonderful treasure this was! I think it was from next door, because little short white hairs, like from Thanos the Great Dane were on it..... But I don't care.... it isn't as if I am going to SLEEP on it!
Now I can install a pole, right in the middle, and I will have padding for when I fall.
I've been watching too much Pickers......
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Happy Monday, to all Owlettes! WAY behind again, we'll see if I can catch up. If something doesn't make sense, it's because I can't read my own handwriting!
Enerva, so sorry I missed your birthday! Hoping it was a very happy day. Your hair is BEE-YOU-TEA-FULL! I love the tops you're making, you have the perfect figure for them (even if I was 40 lbs lighter, my scars go almost all the way around my back). Would love to see the other ones you've made up. Like was suggested, you could probably get $40 or more for custom made ones. Thanks for sharing the pretty pics from your walk.
Seems crappy that we're going thru BC and have to deal with family (and close friends going thru similar and Alz to boot). Not fair, I say.
Blondie, happy 61st birthday? Doing anything special to mark the occasion?
Whoever else's birthday I missed, I read about it on my cell that day, but can't keep up now.
Blueberry, welcome back! Keep coming back!
PattyP, it's great that your bone scan is showing improvement! Celebrate in style! (BTW, thanks for the hugs and missed the games, hoping to get back, even if just a little at a time)
Chevy, thanks for single-handedly keeping this thread alive. Love your garden and yard and that you''re willing to share pictures with us.
Badger, so sorry to read about your dad.
Pawprint, dead car battery? No fun! At least you were in a great place to have it die! Did AAA arrive promptly? Love the bird feeder you're painting blue to honor FBB! (And I checked, 2 km = about 1.24 miles)
Jwoo, so very sorry about your friend, and so very sweet of you to help out with fundraising.
Someone had a flooded basement, was it Hi1? Now that doesn't sound like any fun.
Spookiesmom, as I'm learning, the only conclusive way to determine if dementia is of the "Alz-type" is after death by examining the brain. Reading a book now by an Alz patient who keeps referring to it as Dementia' of the Alz type. Whatever, my mom appears to exhibiting the symptoms/stages, it's not just plain dementia in her case, there's lots of bizarre behaviors associated with hers. Hang in there, at least you're not going thru this alone.
Blessings, thanks for sharing the photo of the moon! Went outside to check what it was like here, probably too much light in the area, as it didn't look nearly as bright here. Hope you're taking it easy!
Sassy, want to ask about the swimming the other night.... probably too private? Will try calling in a bit
Ok, my tummy's saying Feed ME!
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Chevy, you crack me up with your treasures! So glad you're keeping outside since you don't know exactly where it came from! Forget the Eww factor!
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Hi, took a break today---Important anyone have Tangs phone number----urgent category
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Enerva - Happy Birthday some number of days late. I'm so sorry I missed your birthday. What else did I miss? I see Chevy is planning some pole dancing - or is it poll dancing?? Elections are coming up, so maybe it's poll not pole.
I went fishing with hubby this morning. No fishies, but there were two dolphin who followed us around for an hour or two, I took zillions of pictures of 'em, - not very good pictures, mind you, but pictures nonetheless.
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jwooo, sorry about your friend........hugs.. come when you can... it's hard.
Chevy and Cami, none of it's real.......we are in the zone............
Gumby the picture is great
2ta&spookie, sorry I missed you both. Now on the couch, full, new recipe which is a total keeper. Rain unending here, makes pool cold. Phooey!
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Yeah, what's with this rain? Send it out west, they need it so much. Killing me.
Whew! What a day! I was out of the house by 7:15 AM. I'm not usually even awake at that ungodly hour!! Spent the whole day, till 4, with the grands. They really weren't bad for a change, just perpetual motion, noise machines. They were helping the room mate re arrange her room. Between them and the rain, I'm about done. Then the dogs who were alone all day and can't go to dog park because if this d$&% rain........
And I get to do it again Wed!!!! Goody. But school will start Mon so maybe I'll get some quiet?
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I bought owl slippers sooo cute. I will send a pic.
Correct me if I am wrong..is it AUGUST, my family starting jocking for position for the holidays..it's august!! Ohhhh boy. I suggested that I would have it since I have chemo on Wednesday, and i need to stay near bathroom for comfort, my daughter and her hubby will cook and I will be comfy. My cousin today wanted to know if it was set in stone. My sarcastic nature that I hold in, wants to say...yes the chemo and my untimely death are set in stone. Now do you want to come over to thanksgiving where I can comfortably scratch my inccrdeby itching crotch and anus, and mouth wash at least 5 times a day, oh and there is the diarrhea, and I hit the wall by 6 and want to be in My pjs....but what r you thinking. He is thinking his wife wants it. Ok then you have it,,I won't be there. The only thing there that cme our of my mouth was,,,what r u thinking. Did however tell them I am in bed for days after chemo. Didn't make a dif. They want it, they can have it. Didn't think they could break me down..but I am done,
Wow...people do the darndest things don't they.. Lol
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cluck'em susie sassy
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found it on amazon sas..thanks
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Hi mother owl Sas and all owlettes.
I have been reading all your antics but haven't had energy to post.
Just wish someone would give me some energy.
Hugs to all.
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susan so sorry, people don't get it, if almost feels like they don't want to b with us, like they are going to catch it....I know the holidays are coming....should be interesting...I am staying here..., don't know how I will feel but don't care...good night all
going to try to sleep, tomorrow should get the results of the ca 27-29 and see if anything is moving....
Sandy aka blondie!!
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Spookie, that does sound like a very busy day! I got tired just reading it, lol!
Sassy, got busy today. Maybe we'll talk tomorrow? Remember the 3-hr time difference. So what was this new recipe - something good enough to share?
Susan, that sounds a bit early to make holiday plans unless air travel (tickets) are involved? My family always wanted the cheapest air fare as possible. Not sure that's the same in your case.
Fingers crossed for you, Blondie!
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wow, Robin Williams killed himself
Why will someone full of life do such thing?
Anyway it's 1:11 am here I am
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Enerva, I'm here too (only 10:17 PM though). Robin Williams, such a tragedy. Heard he was battling depression, so very sad.
RIP, Robin Williams!
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Oh, Susan, why couldn't they just say, "That would be great. We'd love to come. What can we do to help?" I'm sorry you had holiday stress in August, not fair. Also, I'm right there with you on the chemo crotch itch, grrrr. So although I cannot help, please know you are not alone.
My latest SE is all over spots that no amount of lotion will deter. I'm polka dotted and itchy, and I kind of hate it. I have a dermatologist appointment next Monday. I tried to get in sooner, but they just don't seem to care. My MO will give me the scolding look tomorrow for not getting the dermatologist apt done yet, but what can I do? Pleading on the phone had no effect.
Blondie, happy birthday! I hope you had a wonderful time with your kids.
HIO, your trip sounds great. I love NY, and I lived just outside of D.C. in northern VA before moving to TX five years ago. I homeschool my kids so we did the touristy thing all the time. Let me know if you need ideas for what to see when.
Gardengumbie, I love the dolphin, very cool.
Jwoo, I'm so sorry about your friend. You are so good to help out.
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yes, I am sad cuz i think it's a huge lost but it also piss me off that he could have depression. He was healthy and why wouldn't he get help? To lose him over depression is just unacceptable. When there are so many of us here fighting to stay alive, also dealing with depression but our health in general. It's just sad and upsetting
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Blueberry, my newest friend is Caladryl lotion (clear Calamine lotion). Reducing the swelling and the little bit of itching I've had with the wasp sting (taking Benedryl tablets have probably helped too). If your MO starts in with you, can you put it back on him and ask him to get you a priority with the dermatologist? Maybe that will keep him quiet.
Enerva, depression is a mental illness. Hard to understand but not everyone accepts that and is willing to get help. Reminds me of alcoholics, no one else can do for the person who needs help. Wishing there wasn't such a stigma against depression and mental illness so people can get the help they desperately need. And they have to be desperate to consider suicide, especially the talent that Robin Williams had.
Time to finish the dinner dishes.
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yes, you are right, wish there could be some help for it.
I don't trust the drugs any more. 0
