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Jackie, my day will come when l’ll just pay someone to do the house closing. Some friends down here do it now, nothing wrong with that. The worse time I ever had was the first closing up after I had started the anastrazole. Talk about flighty! One big error, I left the water on. We had to call or text a neighbor to shut it off for us. I still have a list of things to do today into tonight, with the last thing being to turn the water off right before pulling out of the driveway.
Betrayal, it’s happened to me too. Sometimes I try to recreate it, and sometimes I just walk away I’m so mad.
Canary - apologies, my auto correct put you as Calgary in my last post. I’ll try to keep an eye on it.It’s 88 out. I’ll close most of the hurricane shutters near 8 pm when the sun goes down, and I hope it’s cooler. Same with dragging in the lanai furniture, later is better.
We planed our first stop in Ocala, FL. A short drive because with us getting out the door late, I shoot for 1 pm. We sleep in, eat, lock up and go. Fingers crossed for smooth sailing. I don’t want to drive in any hard rains.
I’ll pop back in as I can.
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Betrayal, your yard is beautiful. The landscaper did a great job and hopefully once you recover you can get back out there to do odds and ends
Petite, have a fantastic time with your niece. Sounds like a fun weekend.
Canarycat, you have such a pretty patio. I can see why your furry friends enjoy being in their enclosed catio.
Chris, I’m glad to hear you are taking the next steps with your thumbs. That sounds very painful and our thumbs are so important for daily living.
Cindy, safe travels as you head north.
We are having a beautiful day - mid 50’s and sunny. Wish I could send some sunshine to illinoislady. We went for a hike in a nearby park. I wish the weather was like this everyday. It neither too hot nor too cold.
Sandy, if you are reading along, please know that I’m thinking of you and hope you are close to moving back into your home.
Waving ‘hi’ to everyone.
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A bit of an update here. While we had a few brief hours of no rain (all the gray stayed though) by slightly after mid-afternoon it started raining again and far as I know (it's dark outside now) it hasn't really let up. I still have yet to look at a long range report since it seems to me predictions for our little area can so easily be way off which translates to usually better.
The furnace has come on several times today so it has remained on the coolish side out of doors. It is set at 71 which would be too warm for a lot of people but at our age it is pretty much better for the hours when we are moving slow. My room is cooler because I keep the door closed. I still have my comforter on my bed. Here's hoping we soon get to dry out a bit. I can deal with rain itself, but would be nice if it were spread out a bit better.
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Jackie, I know you need sunshine. Hoping you get some soon.
Harley, your weather sounds ideal.
We completed everything necessary for tonight. I think we’ve got a good handle on it all for tomorrow.The last thing going on is laundry. I hate these smart washers - I put in the steamer mop thing, I swear it took an hour for that 1 item to wash. Now the clothes we wore today are washed and just went into the dryer. And every dirty towel in the house is in the washer. HA! If I fall asleep, which is likely, I just hope I remember to put them in the dryer as soon as I get up tomorrow morning.
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Betrayal - once I get to the sand stage. It’s polymeric sand after the sand is on and brushed yes you water it to activate the polymeric properties. So it’s good to wait till the cherry blossoms are finished following off everywhere!
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canarycat, thank you for reminding me of the name of the sand. I can remember watering that in stages as I worked on the firepit area. I would water it and then it would rain, so I'd add the next layer until all the gaps were filled, rinse and repeat. Hoping once I heal, I can resume some of the garden and yard projects I loved to do.
I bought some preplanted patio pots from Costco and must remember to get them out side. All you are supposed to do is remove the seals, water and then patiently wait for growth. I bought 2 different pots with different plantings knowing I might not be able to spend as much time on the patio as I'd like. It I can get it and the window boxes planted I'll be pleased. DD said she bought me a hanging planter for Mother's day and some perennials from a flea market she went to.
I'll try to get some hanging planters at Produce Junction since I have many shepherd's hooks for them. The other planters I'll fill with annuals and see what survived over the winter. Usually I can get the hanging vines to survive and the spikes.
The last 2 nights have been challenging but last night was much improved over the nigt before when I was up most of the night with thigh, calf and knee spasms. Last night was less painful but still disrupted. Leo persists in wanting to sleep on my left thigh so he usually wakes me several times.
cindyny, I guess you are on your last checkoff list for leaving? I guess I am glad I just live in one house because your prep for moving from one house to the next is something I would not enjoy. I hate moving. I don't know if your SO has a list, too, but it seems like you are really doing a lot. When we moved here, I packed for myself, two children, the household good and DH was still packing his clothing and workbench the day the movers arrived. Need I say I was packing after work and on the weekends, while DH had been on semester break for a month and hadn't packed squat? His face would be under the definition for procrastinator in the dictionary.
harley07, your weather does sound ideal. We have been in the high 80's and its been too hot, too early. Thanks for the feedback on the landscaping. I still want to see it for myself. We need to get some pachysandra back in this area because I do not want to have to weed it or much annually. I'm looking for self-sustaining landscaping which this is supposed to be. How goes getting back into your house cleaning?
Chris, I hope you got some good news on the thumbs that involves conservative treatment.
Illinoislady, I hope you get some well-deserved sun soon. We got some rain last night but it was a lot of noise from rumblings and a disappointing amount of rain. It was gentle at first and then one downpour that lasted about 5 minutes, then show over.
petite1, enjoy your weekend.
taco, waving hello. I was planning on working on Ancestry during my recovery but haven't made it there yet. I had written some monographs on family members while we were cruising in Brazil but haven't gotten around to typing them up yet.
Leg swells too much to keep it dependent for long so I am spending more time in the recliner than I'd like. Need to be able to get a shoe/sneaker on by Wednesday but not sure that is happening unless leg starts to decrease in size. Incision healing well and most of the scabs are gone. Skin is very dry from the skin prep they use so I need to start using an emollient now incision is closed.
It's early yet but sky looks overcast with temp at 68 degrees. No breeze noted.
Hope everyone has a great day. DH took Regan for a walk and will bring breakfast from a local hole in the wall eatery. No ambiance, but good food.
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Oops, DH just called to say the hole in the wall eatery went out of business. They have been a community staple for so many years and their food was good.
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Imagine your mind as a garden and thoughts as the seeds you plant. Habitual negative, unhealthy, self-critical thoughts produce the weeds and thistles of depression, discontent, and anxiety in the garden of your mind. Luckily, the opposite is also true. Consistently planting positive, healthy, constructive thoughts will yield a crop of beautiful feelings, such as gratitude, love, and joy.
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Good morning — well, it's raining, but I still enjoy waking up and those little moments when you are still a little drowsy but able to feel daylight is welcome and time to start planning a good day. Despite the rain the sun peeped out momentarily for a couple of seconds. Not sure what will happen as more rain is predicted a couple of times thru the day. ( I finally peeked at the weather report) so we will see. Seems the rest of the week may be grayish park of the time, but hopefully dry for awhile.
Hoping all goes well for you Cindy. I could not do two houses either so hats off to you. In fact, as things are I'm not greatly successful with one. Dh often can't do a lot anymore so lots of days some of the smaller household chores that he would do now fall to me a lot of the time.
Hope our newer ladies are doing fine.
Also a shout out to Petite, Harley, Taco Sandy, Keywest and anyone I may have forgotten to mention. I'm not good with remembering names. Hope you are all well and enjoying a great Spring.
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We’re in Ocala, right along I-75. It is just over 3 hours from FL home, traffic moved fast and was pretty crowded for a Sunday.
My wishes for Jackie’s rain happened about 11 AM yesterday. It poured for about 1.5 hrs. We had the car inside the garage so we were able to pack the remainder of it without a problem.
Betrayal, my SO seems to be along the same lines of your DH. He’ll do whatever I ask, and I do assign tasks to him which he completes. But you’re right when you think it’s me doing more than him. I keep saying, in jest, I die and you won’t know how to put the water on! He’s not incompetent just flummoxed. HAHA! I say it’s the difference of white collar upbringing, his, and my upbringing being definitely blue collar.As it was pouring, I was mumbling that I should have closed the hurricane shutters on our bedroom window the night before when I did the others. When the rain stopped, I swear there were 2-3” in a puddle in front of that window. I put bags over my sneakers and had to pull my shorts up my thighs - to avoid being drenched by the shrubs. A vision!!
We got out on time. Our only real hold up was the load of towels I put in the dryer late. They took over an hour to dry, our thick bath mat being the culprit. It’s the first year I left them to go in the dryer until morning. I won’t do that again.
I think we’ll get on the road by 10. Weather looks clear and traffic appears to be normal. I hope we all have a great day!
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Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.
Edwin H. Chapin
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Good morning. Cloudy and cool, but (could there be a god) rain not in the forecast. In fact, we just may get our dry days again. It may let some clouds hang around but hopefully the sun at some point will sneak through.
Cindy — sounds like you did okay with fairly minor issues —- like wet bushes to deal with to close a shutter. I hope the rest of your trip home is very good and no real hitches. Some interesting things to do along the way.
Nothing much planned for today. SIL's son , Matt is coming over to explain some Ins. to us. Belatedly Dh has decided to delve into Ins. Frankly, I think he has listened to tv ads but it is what it is. Turns out at his age there are a lot of limits on what you can buy. He is 85 which apparently is a big cut-of sort of date although like much of everything else, if you want to buy something a company will do it's best to accommodate you. I'm not thrilled but some of that is because we are in rather un-certain times at the moment over tariffs and things like that. Spending any extra money presents issues to consider strongly. Sill — there is that issue of having waited late.
That and a couple of small things and whatever else I want to deal with on my never gets done list of extras.
Hope you all have a great Monday. Waving hi to all.
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Happy Cinco de Mayo. Have a margarita to celebrate or drink whatever is your pleasure, una cerveza?
It is a very gray day and it seems this week will have a number of them. There is heavy fog in some areas but our backyard is fog free. It is drizzly as well and supposed to be that way all day. We need the rain so I'm not complaining. The new plantings need it and our new sprinkler has been shipped but not received. It's 64 degrees. Don't think I will be opening the patio doors to air the house. We had turned off the heat when the heat wave started but see no reason to turn it back on.
Awake most of night due to pain and persistent Leo wanting to lay on my left leg. I'd push him off and he'd wait until I dozed to come back. Sneaky bugger who protests loudly when pushed off. Think I will ask DH to pen him in bedroom tonight. Pain due to sspasms in thigh and calf as well as pain in knee. Will contact PA because I need her to be aware that this is persisting as is swelling of leg which also causes pain. Foot swollen and ability to wear shoes/sneakers is in jeopardy.
Had a brainstorm at 3 am for DSIL to do at our anniversary party. I'll talk to him today to see if he is wiling to participate. He studied hospitality in college so he is able to convince people to do things without much convincing.
DD picked up hanging flower baskets I want to give to female attendees of our party for Mother's Day. DGD will get a small plant rather than a basket. She also picked up some hanging baskets for my patio. Haven't checked weather for Saturday but we had intermittent showers on our wedding day so ended up having studio photos rather than the outdoors ones we had planned. Just looked at our wedding book and so many of the attendees then are no longer with us including some of friends our age. Brought back many memories. I want to browse photo album later.
Hope everyone has a great day. Hello to the newcomers and hope your treatment plans are in progress and you are felling less stressed.
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A bunch of busy ladies post on this thread! I've really been a bench sitter. Bronchitis is still hanging on and Ken's has turned to pneumonia. And DD is arriving Thursday. It's been hard to think about things like meals when neither of us feels like eating or going to the store. At least the cleaning ladies come Wednesday.
Scheduled meetings with Debbie and our financial planner, lawyer, and banker. It's been 18 years since she's flown here so I am trying to tie up some lose ends. Also planned a small luncheon for my CC golf and bridge friends on Saturday and we will celebrate Mother's Day with our neighborhood friends. I really want Debbie and Maureen to meet as she is my local emergency contact (and a nurse at the local hospital). She's the one who finally convinced Ken to go to Urgent Care yesterday.
Hope your trip is uneventful, Cindy. I too think I would struggle with two homes although my sister and BIL have done it for years.
Chris - hope you can find some relief for your hands. I had noticed that you weren't showing us any of your saris lately.
Taco
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Taco - thinking of you. I too have a child that lives across the country that doesn't visit often. I shouldn't bitch because he does answer emails in a timely fashion, but…. I never get to see him. Hope your bronchitis goes away and you have a great & productive visit with your DD.
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Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.
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Betrayal, I sure hope you were able to get some good sleep in last night. I know it is difficult at times, and even more so with a kitty that may think he's helps by lying on your leg and keeping it warm. Leo, bless your heart, but its too soon. Hope you are able to get a handle on the swelling which seems to be a major culprit.
Taco, grrr on the bronchitis and I do hope both you and Ken can start to move to a rapid wellness. Sure glad that your friend Maureen/contact was able to talk Ken into going to Urgent Care. Knowing your true status should make recovery a bit quicker in general. You sound like you are going to be a bit busy so I hope even more than you turn the corner quickly on getting well.
Cindy, hope your traveling home is going well.
We had I think a bit of a damp night possibly. The deck looked it this morning. We also had fog roll in a while after we had gotten up. Hmmm. There were two deer laying out in the back yard. This happens a lot now since we don't have multiple dogs needing to go out in the early morn. We don't take Red out on wet, muddy and otherwise inclement weather and keep potty papers which he is used to down till it is nicer outside. Lately, that has given the deer free reign in the yard as it is quiet. We are not close enough to our neighbors for their dogs to bark either so the deer are highly appreciative. Even on the days we take Red out, we go out front and the deer like the back yard since most of the woods are closer. The front has our big garage and the lane — not really noisy or much used, but not as close to the brush and trees.
Yesterday I watched a medium sized box turtle meandering around under my window. I have found very tiny ticks on my bed (outdoor cat naps there) and fortunately so far — none on me. I avoid the grass pretty much out of doors and best I can say is that these ticks at their size are looking for their first host. Our cat is too furry for ticks that little which is why they end up on my bed. I keep a light colored sheet on my bed after making it just so the cat can nap. Good thing — my comforter is teal green and it would be much harder to see a tiny miniscule tick.
Saying hi to everyone. Orkknitter ,Owensgrandma, Chris, Petite, Taco, Harley, Sandy, and anyone I've missed, I hope you all have a really good day.
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Taco, I’m hoping you and Ken start to feel better soon. It’s awful when both of you aren’t feeling well. I’m glad your DD is visiting and hope you accomplish all tasks with her.
Minus, I think sons usually move away more so than daughters. My dads dr used to say to him, it’s was always daughters bringing in a parent. I’m sure there are exceptions. My partners sons are both in different states - Texas & NC; vs us in NY or FL. We’re stoping by to visit with NC one tonight. I think I communicate more with both via text.
Betrayal, I hope the cat was penned up away from you last night, affording you some uninterrupted sleep. I had a hard time falling asleep last night, and was awake way too early this morning.
Jackie, I hope you get at least a peek of sunshine today.Hockey is still in playoffs, I’ve been letting my partner watch his favorites. So last night I started to watch my soap online using the Kindle, and realized I had to watch commercials. Then it occurred to me I could see if I could stream my FL carrier, Xfinity. I used my phone and there were all the shows I had recorded (they put them in the cloud) and it also has “smart” fast forward - where I could tap with my finger on the screen and skip the commercials. Brilliant! I watched my 1 hr soap in 40 minutes or less; then Suits; then Tracker.
Today before we leave we plan to visit Frampton Plantation, it’s just down the street. The next stop is Raleigh, about 4 hours from here. Partner just left for breakfast, and it was some chilly air coming in! I need to get dressed and pack up.
Hoping we all have a great day.
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cindyny, I wish you a safe journey and enjoyable sights on the way there.
I forgot to ask DH to pen cat, but Leo was cooperative last night. The one time I did wake in pain it was not due to him being on my leg. He was on my lap but on the right. I got up to fetch ice pack and waited until it had thawed ro see what level I could get pain to. Still needed another Norco so I took it and slept through until 7. So better sleep but still less than 6 hours which means I am dragging during the day.
Leg still very swollen and I am concerned because I did not have this much swelling last time. Foot is involved as well. It's uncomfortable. Hoping I can get a shoe on for doctor's appointment and sneakers for PT.
Just finalized arrangements for anniversary party on Saturday. DD and DSIL are doing a surprise in the room where it will be so I can't go early. It is a small gathering but people who matter to us.
We were lucky in that DD and DS both live within easy commute to our house and are available if we need them. DD is better at helping out though.
Taco, glad your nurse neighbor was able to convince Ken to go to Urgent Care for dx. Hope both of you recover quickly now that you have definitive dx and treatment. I find my DH has to have his arm twisted sometimes to seek the care he needs. A cross between denial and reluctance to accept he is ill. Glad that your daughter will visit so you can familiarize her whith your wishes.
Illinoislady, I keep hoping I will get better sleep and continue to hope I will. The fact that I can ambulate without any assistance is welcoming. I have PT evaluation tomorrow so I will see what she has to offer in helping me progress.
It is sunny today after several dismal days and the temp is in the high 60's. My favorite lilac is in full bloom and the smell of the flowers is so aromatic. I wish I could leave the front door open so I could have it drift through the house. I have to check on the one on the side of the house to see if it is in bloom. It hadn't been doing well so I cut it back last year, and am hoping it will bounce back. It has small white flowers which are equally aromatic, but a different smell than my favorite small purple one. My DF gave me some classic lilacs and they are growing on the side of the house closer to the patio. They started to bloom again so hope it will continue this year. Once I get PT clearance I want to explore the yard to see what needs to be addressed in the gardens.
Once school is out, I should be able to get DGS interested in helping in the garden. He likes to garden and I can teach him so much. He helped with transplanting ferns and I can do this again.
Waving hello to ORknitter, owensgrandma, Chris, petite1, Sandy, canarycat, and anyone else I have overlooked. Have a great day.
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Taco - I’m sorry to hear that you and Ken are still sick. I hope that you recover soon. I admire your updating your daughter on your last wishes. It’s not easy, but it is so important. My parent’s preparedness eased the burden for my brothers and I and I’m trying to do the same for my son. We are working on purging unnecessary stuff from our life and the recent water leak was a good opportunity to get rid of some things.
Betrayal - it’s too bad that you are missing restorative sleep which is so important for healing. Hopefully, PT can figure a solution for the swelling. It’s a great sign that you are moving around without assistance.
Owensgrandma and catherina - how are you doing?
Gorgeous day here. 70 degrees and sunny. I hopped on my bike for a good ride. I don’t know if I’ll ever regain the fitness level I had prior to last year’s diagnosis but I’m pretty happy with where I am at. The trees are blooming and it’s beautiful. Although my allergies kicked in again, it was worth it to be outside.
Waving ‘hi’ to everyone.
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Small update: The day has been fairly warm and sunny. Not much for wind so we don't notice the cooler temps all that much. Sadly, I think we will be having a period of rain tomorrow. Somewhere around the time I need to be in Mt. Vernon to see Dr. Regan — my Urologist. I am learning to like him and I hope the good relationship just keeps going. I don't think we will be doing much but just talking. I'm not due for a check-up until October, but PCP wanted THIS visit to take place. I've a feeling someone may have forgotten to give her the results of my last check-up the Oct. past.
So, I hope all will go smoothly and quickly and we can get back home.
Have an Echo scheduled May 13th. Other than those two things, the rest of May is clear with no appts. Just the way I like it.
See you all in the morning.
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Hello all, we are back from our river cruise and it's all we hoped it to be except travel to and from Paris was terribly challenging (we had been routed through Newark, I'll say no more for those who have followed that airport's woes).Happy to finally be home safe.
Viking was wonderful. We had wonderful cruising, food, a suite- stateroom that was perfect and met really nice people. A few pictures of the more obvious Paris, Giverny, Normandie environs.
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Reader - thanks for sharing. Glad you're home safe.
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Reader425 glad your trip was wonderful. I loved Giverny but then I am a huge Monet fan. Paris and Normandie are both worth tge visit and your photos are gprgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Woke at 6 and find I was up at least every 2 hours due to knee spasms or pain. Just can't get a handle on it and need to let PA know that decreasing availability of pain meds is a flop. Hoping PT today will offer some solutions. Less than 6 hours sleep a night is not restorative and I am sure you are all sick of my grousing.
I'm now 1 month out and was hoping to be further along but realize being hospitalized post-op put my schedule off whack. So delays in ambulation, out-pt PT have put a crimp in progress.
Today to be sunny with temps in high 60's. Hope everyone has a great day.
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Trials, temptations, disappointments--all these are helps instead of hindrances, if one uses them rightly. They not only test the fiber of character but strengthen it. Every conquering of temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before.
James Buckham
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Good morning. Reader — glad you are back and the cruise was so enjoyable and worthwhile — if not some of the airline travel connected to it. Of course, even though I loved all the pics, the water ones were my favorite.
Betrayal, just yikes. I know the right idea is this too shall pass, but it sure seems like it is being a 'slow' passage through. I will continue to hope for restorative sleep which generally puts everything in the right spot including the mood and energy to finish getting healed and rehabbed.
More rain (like we need it) predicted for today. I have my appt/likely non-appt. later on today w' Dr. Regan. Well, I can say it should be an easy one anyway. We have little need anymore of going to Mt. Vernon other than for medical appts. There was at one time (we now have our own Super Walmart) going there for the Walmart shopping and some restaurants we liked. We don't visit many restaurants now since salt content in restaurant food is iffy all the time. When we do I mainly get a salad and use dressings very sparingly. Also French fries un-salted. I have come to really enjoy salads w/o big dressings amts. I shudder when I see Dh use dressing. Almost seems the salad floats in the liquid. Even in pre-salt days I never used the amt. of dressings Dh does.
Saying hi to all and hoping for safe travels for anyone still traveling, healing for anyone needing it, and good rest for others. To all a beautiful day.
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So, today it begins. “Dry run” radiation today, then daily treatment starting tomorrow. I vacillate between being happy to finally get something started, DOING SOMETHING, and dread of the daily grind and side effects. One foot in front of the other, one day at a time.
The Aromasin is having some side effects- hot flashes, joint pain and queasy stomach. None are too bad at this point, 2 weeks in. Anyone have experience? Will they get better or worse?
Very tired, despite sleeping well. Stress or the cancer? Who knows. I’m sure radiation won’t make it better, lol. So glad I had a week off from work before starting treatment. I needed it.
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I had a wonderful time with my niece and her SO. It was a great weekend. We leave to our vacation the 14th. I am really looking forward to that. My pool Filter tank was spraying water all over the place. I turned it off and call. The owner came out quickly and was able to fix it. I was so thankful. Sometimes, I think I need to sell this big house and move into a zero maintenance community.
Taco, I hope you are feeling better.
Betrayal, has the sleeping become easier?
Cindy, Have a safe journey back North.
reader, Thank you for the fabulous pictures
ownsgrandma, I wasn't on Aromasin, but a similar antiestrogen drug. I took Loratadine (antihistamine) daily to fight side effects. I think it worked. (except for the facial hair)
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owensgrandma, the loratadine (I took it for the original reason of allergies) is generic Claritin. Everyone I know that said they used it for se's said they got good results. I am hoping the very same for you. As far as anything else, hopefully you can be generous with whatever you are given or told to use on your skin. I was afraid of running out (this was so long ago for me) that I was chintzy with mine and I realized late that was a mistake on my part. I am wishing you the best.
Petite, glad you are back and had a good time. Some good thoughts on giving up home ownership. Always nice to turn over the BIG part of responsibilities to a property owner. Well, it may be a nice thing to spend some time researching.
Today has gone ok. We did establish something wonderful today. Turns out I can graduate. I have had five yrs. of having my bladder looked at as well as whatever else the Urologist could study while I was having my check up/cystoscopy. I could continue to have those, but I'm to the point where I can skip them and just do a urine test once a yr. If it comes back good — another yr. can go by and we would just do another urine study again. My only concern is that a lot of the time (seems since I started having to use several heart medications) that my urine tests are always a bit funny. Then again —- so are my A1 C and cholesterol. PCP says the heart meds are giving me artificial high readings — so she has me on 1/2 a day diabetes pill and 1/2 daily cholesterol. I'm just thinking — it seems to have had some effect as well on my urine tests. Anyway, I'll find out soon, as I came home with a 'cup' to take back right after I use it.
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Reader, loved the pictures!
We had dinner last night with my stepson. It was great to see him.
Before we left South Carolina we stopped at Frampton Plantation- which was in walking distance from our hotel. In 1865 General Sherman burnt the home and all the outbuildings down. The owner rebuilt the farmhouse in 1868 and continued to work the land. 250 yr old live oak.
Today we stopped at Petersburg National Park. Which gave us a chance to be outside walking. We didn’t see everything, which included a 1.5 hour drive
We saw this in our walk. If you can zoom in, this giant tree had fallen in the woods. The photo doesn’t give it justice - the uprooted part was at least 12-15 feet across.
They called this cannon The Dictator. This is a replica.
Tomorrow into Colonial Williamsburg.
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