Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
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Yes, thank you Betrayal for following up. Jackie was the backbone to this and several other threads. She always had a positive message.
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thanks for the link. I left a message. 💞
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Beyond heartbroken to learn of Jackie's passing. She did have cardiovascular issues as well as another unrelated cancer—but her posts never mentioned any difficulties with the latter, much less any bc mets. I'm hoping that her transition was very short and peaceful. She was a lovely soul who was the glue that held this, the Illinois Ladies, and political threads together; and she was always more concerned about all of us than her own difficulties. May her memory be for a blessing—she blessed so many lives! I'd drive down to Centralia for her memorial, but the rest of my stuff is being returned to me starting on the 15th and my HK will be staying with us beginning Tuesday the 12th. Betrayal, thanks for posting on the In Memoriam thread.
Cindy, glad your insurer will subrogate after covering your damage. I'm dismayed of course, but not surprised to hear how the fire started. We have a local restaurant, Stefani Prime, that has long conducted a "Ladies' night" every Tuesday, where they give away a gift card and an Italian designer purse. Well, there was some grumbling from the menfolk, so now every Thursday is "Guys' night." They had been giving away cigars and rare bourbon, but recently the grand prize had been a Solo "smokeless" fire pit. "Smokeless," because the fuel isn't wood but alcohol. Then there were gruesome news reports about how people using them (and their miniature version tabletop Smores makers) experienced violent flashovers when users erroneously thought the fuel was gone because no flames were visible, and so added more alcohol. Since then, Stefani has been giving away golf bags instead.
Enjoy Ireland!
The pack-in has been delayed to the 15th, 18th & 19th. No reason given, but delay has been the name of the game since this all started. They claim it will require three truckloads (we already had 1-1/2 last week). Still no word on when the fridge will be repaired (waiting for LG to ship me the part). My HK is flying in on the 12th (when Abt was supposed to deliver the TVs, based on our original pack-in date of the 8th) and will stay with us through the 21st. Because we wouldn't have anything on which to put the TVs on the 12th, I was able to postpone that delivery to the 22d. Blinds are being installed tomorrow & Sat. (when I have to go get my crown). Mobile groomers coming this Sunday morning—between them, Bob & me we should be able to corral the cats into their carriers and walk them out to the grooming van in the driveway.
That should give us enough time to get our essentials—and the cats—moved fully back by the 25th and this place in Lincolnwood cleaned to its original condition (or as close to it as humanly possible) before the lease is up on the 31st. I have to give notice on Monday the 10th, so we MUST be out on the 31st.
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Sandy, I agree that Illinoislady had the CV issues but always downplayed her medical issues while supporting all of us through our challenges. It seems whatever happened must have been sudden and I, too, hope her passing was peaceful.
The delays between restoration and moving back seem par for the course. A real source of annoyance and frustration because making plans is so hard. Hopefully things will fall into place now. Glad your HK can help, too. It really helps to have someone who knows where items belong in the house. My DH has lived in this house for 40 years and still has no idea where some items belong. He doesn't cook so he has no idea where things, other than silverware and dishes, belong in the kitchen. Hope things go smoothly from here on out.
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Betrayal, thank you for doing the research that the rest of us were afraid to do. We knew of her cardiac issues, so it seemed likely, but still we hoped. She was a blessing for all of us, and a peacemaker, as well. I will be praying.
I finally called the police on my pot-smoking neighbor. He stopped, but no telling when he will start again, and he told me that he does not care about how it affects me. At times I felt like I was trying to function normally, but walking through mud up to my neck (but actually upside down in mud). Afraid of dementia. Often among high-functioning people it is diagnosed late. Next time I will have to call in a witness because he WILL complain prejudice. He faces more time for doing this.
We have a picnic today. I have prepared a bowl of cucumber and onion refrigerator pickle but expect it to be tossed. The cancer support group here has fixated on dogs as the sole source of infection during chemo, and mine was too mild to count. Unless it is an analogy to my compassion for my neighbor.
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I am shocked beyond words and so sad to learn of Jackie's passing. I copied the link. I will miss her because we've been bc friends since 2009 when I "met" her online here on bc.org.
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The photo of Jackie matches my own picture in my mind. I can only conclude that she must have had a heart attack because she seemed to be doing well aside from straining her back recently. I feel like a long-time friend has passed. I have this bizarre wish that she could stop in and explain what happened.
I'm not feeling my best this morning, having been awakened at almost 5 am by my neighbor, Mary, warning us about bad weather headed our way. High winds and possible tornado. Fortunately, we just had some rain and all is calm now. More dangerous weather is in the forecast for tonight.
I plan to stay home today. This morning I have some cooking to do. I bought eggplants a couple of days ago and want to make eggplant lasagna, which is quite a bit of work. It's supposed to be hot and muggy again today, so we'll keep the a/c on again.
Wishing everyone well today.
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I am also shocked and saddened by Jackie’s death. I checked out this board 5 years ago after being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64. At the time, I felt that the ladies here were in a different place as I was just beginning my treatment, but Jackie’s quotes had me hooked, and I found myself checking in every day. Although I have only been a “lurker” I feel as though I had gotten to know Jackie through her kindness and openness when sharing her life. She clearly had more than her share of medical issues, but she dealt with them without complaint. Her sudden passing has left a void for many, and she will be sorely missed.
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A quote In memory of Jackie:
“Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in a time of sorrow.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
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What a beautiful and appropriate quote, betrayal! We've lost four of our stalwarts—Jackie, Caryn, Lori and Camille M—in 2025 alone. I'm calling on my fellow Illinoisans to take the baton and continue Jackie's "Illinois Ladies" forum.
The blinds have been installed. On the fence about whether to get a pair of drapes and swags dry-cleaned—the swags (from the master BR) don't really match the light "greige" walls or new linens any more. They're pink moiré, the walls used to be painted seafoam green and one wall had white wallpaper with fine pink & seafoam stripes. All our linens (none of which were salvageable) had some pink or green in them. The drapes, from the front room, are slub-textured beige, which matches the daybed cover set (and have the hooks already in them). My HK will advise me as to what to do about drapes & curtains for the windows w/o blinds, as well as replacement area rugs for the living and bedrooms (den & front room have beige wall-to-wall, to camouflage the cats' fur). In the dining room we had a sheer and a white Battenburg lace curtain; in the two living room windows flanking the fireplace, sheers and navy swag valances. (Loveseat & armchair are primarily navy, couch is beige, tables & cabinet are natural oak & maple). We used to have an Italian wool copy of a Persian rug (red background) literally glued to the living room floor, a souvenir from the former owner; but over the years its fringe had gotten grungy and was gradually trimmed away. Our bedroom area rug was a seafoam synthetic one-dimensional copy of an Aubusson pattern; it was not salvaged though the two little teal rugs on either side of the bed were. Long ago in the dining room we had a peach-and-green wool Aubusson copy, but it was a bear to keep clean—especially with food spills and cats. We ditched it a decade ago and let the wood floor be the star. And in the guest room (which had been Gordy's as a child) we had a rug with a teddy bear and alphabet blocks—long gone too. Sadly, the glow-in-the-dark stars & solar system ceiling decals were removed to repaint the ceiling. We had last painted (Interior & exterior) in 1988!
My HK knows the house inside & out, basically having been the primary decorator. Her job in retirement down in B'ham is as a design consultant for a florist and interior accessories shop (to supplement Social Security & Medicare). The only stuff Bob knows and cares about are the beds, treadmill, TVs and his Mission-style recliners in the den (which were among the first things redelivered). Even here, he has no clue as to the right utensils & dishes to use when getting his own snacks & breakfast, and nuking canned soup if he's too peckish to wait for dinner or I don't cook or feel like going out. (I buy him tinned WIld Planet tuna-and-legume salads, which he loves; and he's addicted to raisin bran). So I make him use paper plates. He has no idea how to load a dishwasher or run a garbage disposal, either—though we've always had both since we bought our house, he grew up without either and we never had them in our apartments. He does take out the trash & recycling and haul the carts here in Lincolnwood to & from the curb (in Chicago, they remain in the alleys). Lincolnwood has no alleys—if it did, we'd have used one to access the garage which is pretty much useless except for storage and a tornado shelter.
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Sandy, when I checked the Illinois Ladies with BC forum, it was nothing more than her posting a quote for quite a while so I think that will eventually die. It would be nice if we could keep this one going, but I lack access to the quote sites she had at her fingertips. I know she used Elizabeth Kubler-Ross for her quote under her signature, but could not find one I though was fitting.
I am trying to figure out who Lori was? I was thinking of Puffin today but am not sure what her real name was.
You essentially have a new house now with newly painted rooms, so I would go for broke and replace drapes, sheers, etc to fit the new decor. I am sure your HK will have some ideas for window treatments and rugs. Give her a credit card and turn her lose, she knows your taste.
I removed all the wall to wall carpeting when we moved in here after finding that they were hiding perfectly good oak floors. I wasn't sure until I opened the upstairs linen closet because it was the only closet that was not carpeted. I think I removed a million staples from carpet padding especially in the dining room where some one decided to use small bits of padding in the middle of the room and by small, some were only 4 x 4. I think this is where all the scraps went. Someone needed to take the staple gun away from him.
There was a dark, wide plank, oak floor in the family room and kitchen eat-in area but it needed to be waxed! What a PIA that was and it didn't last long. Showed every foot print, dog hair and crumb.
I graduated from PT today with a list of home exercises to keep me mobile and flexible. They are ones I have done in the past, so it's just making the time to do them. I have some I do every day, but will now need to expand that list. I will now have more time to spend on gardening.
carole, I agree that her photo does match what I thought she would look like and I wish she had more time for us to adjust to her loss. Sudden losses leave so many unanswered questions, but also hopefully mean less suffering and perhaps peace?
To all the lurkers who chimed in with messages or feedback on posts, thank you. It means her audience was even larger than expected and is a real tribute to her reach.
I hope we can continue to add entries to keep this forum moving forward. Yes, we may be beyond treatment, but we are always willing to welcome newbies and to offer assistance as needed.
If anyone in Illinois can make it to the grave side service, I am hoping they can. I know it is not in central IL, but I am in PA, so not able to make the jaunt. I hope they have a military service since she was a veteran.
Tomorrow is DGS's birthday party. He will be 15 on Monday and while on the cusp of adulthood, still has those moments where he's not so grown. I may try to take him out for the day if his parents have nothing planned. I know what he wants, but don't feel equipped to get the right thing.
Yesterday was stepGS's 22nd birthday and he will get his gift tomorrow.
Hope everyone had a great day.
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Betrayal - thank you for the lovely quote. I’m feeling Jackie’s absence deeply today. As Sandy pointed out, 2025 has had significant losses for the BCO community. We are hoping to head to the Oregon coast in early to mid September for a few days. Knowing how much Jackie loved oceans and lakes, I’ll make sure to keep her memory in mind.
I’m feeling pretty fortunate that my DH does cook and knows his way around the kitchen very well - almost too well. Occasionally he gets on an organizing kick and rearranges the kitchen, closets and whatever else he comes across and then I’m the one that can’t find stuff. There was a point where I banned him from going into the Container Store as he was not able to walk out without spending a fortune. 😀
Just got home from volunteering at the food pantry. Once we start serving guests, the doors are open and the A/C is turned off. It’s in the 90’s and I’m dripping in sweat. While we were very busy, we had plenty of food today so it was a good feeling.
Sandy - good luck with the pack in. I’m so glad your HK will be visiting to help.
Wishing all a good weekend and to enjoy every moment. As we know all too well, life is short.
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I too am very saddened to learn of Jackie’s passing and also hope it was quick. Thank you for posting the link, I was able to leave condolences for her family, and I saw one from her friend Jo.
I’ve got pictures, some of water for Jackie, knowing how much she loved any water shot.
The River Liffey.
National Botanical Gardens.
We leave Dublin tomorrow afternoon.
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I'm sure Jackie will be with us in spirit for a long time. She has been a blessing for many of us. I think she had lots of medical issues that she tended to minimize even when she wrote about them at all. I got to the obituary but when I tried to post my condolences, all I got was an advertisement for the funeral home. Very annoying.
My new sillowette (sp?) blinds were installed this morning. Like them all but the one on the patio door needs work - hard to open and won't close all the way. Will call them first thing Monday morning. Still a few things I'd like to do to update the house but think I will get more resistence than I have so far.
Bella's Mom stopped over this morning. Said Bella was "more peaceful" than she'd ever seen her. I do hope she can go home to them although I'm not optimistic. If her husband ever gets out of the hospital, he's going to need weeks of rehab and I don't think she can walk Bella. The pictures I took of the two dogs are on my phone but I can't seem to find them on my laptop to share.
My tech skills just can't catch up with the rest of the world.
Have a good weekend everyone. Be careful of the weather.
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Jackie made the daily quotes her hallmark on all her threads except the political one. I believe when ritajean (down in Bloomington) started Illinois Ladies it was as a geographic affinity group—there was talk over the years of state and regional get-togethers but they never really happened. I'd love to see us bring back the forum for its original purpose, but if anyone wants to continue her tradition of the quotes, I say go for it.
Lori was better known as goldie (with "Sugar Lusty Heat" in her signature line). She lived in the mountains of northern AZ, and lost her husband Darryl to a fast-progressing form of ALS in a matter of months. She had completely renovated her kitchen before that—it was magnificent. She eventually moved up to MI to be near family. She was a very-long-term Stage IV survivor, as was Caryn (exbronxgirl, who taught school in San Jose until her mets progressed and she had to go on hospice).
Cindy, gorgeous photos! I remember seeing the swans on the river Liffey. Have fun as you explore the country. I was with a Bar Assn. tour group, so we went from Dublin down to Kinsale—next time I'd love to visit the western parts and maybe make it up to Belfast.
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Heard from Judy (keywestfan), who posted on the Side Effects forum—a stumble in June led to a diagnosis of a thoracic compression fracture, which in turn led to discovery of a single inactive met at T6. No other mets lit up on PET scan. She's facing palliative radiation and a bone-building infusion; her MO is suggesting restarting an AI—but at 91 the latter seems like overkill. If anyone here can make it to 100, my money's on her!
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I knew Lori, Goldie, on the drinking thread. She is very much missed there. Puffin's name was Connie. She lived in Fargo.
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Thank you Sandy.But the question is “Do I want to make it to a 100?” Depends( no pun.) I’ve been unable to find my post.Couldn’t remember it was Side Effects. Wanted to repost it here. Started my first Letrozole, Arimidex was before, much trepidation, thrown back into the horror of being diagnosed in 2019,but doing better now with a plan. Radiation Oncologist did say that to take Letrozole and have radiation was like wearing a belt and suspenders, but that’s what Dr. M says to do when and I’m still at 91 basically a good girl, though a saddened one at this stage 4 diagnosis.
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Thanks to Sandy, I found my original post :
Hi Sandy,I’ve been following your fire and move and very soon move back, on “Older Women…” But life has intervened. I started to fall on Fathers Day, slammed into the dining room table, very shaken up.It turned out I had a compression fracture on T6. But it’s a pathologic fracture. After numerous scans, MRI, and a tortuous bone biopsy, I have a metastasis to T6 . But, of course, it’s complicated. All the cells in the biopsy were necrotic- no breast cancer cells. Dr. M believes the bone was seeded from the get go in 2019, that Arimidex killed the cells, but not before they ate away at the bone. All scans were clear except for MRI which lit up at T6. There could perhaps be a cell or two floating around somewhere and his assumption is that they would be BC cells because there’s nothing else on the scans.His plan: 10 sessions of radiation to T6 to help the fracture heal and to clear the surrounding area, Letrozole which I dread, dread, dread and a Zometa infusion every 3 months.I obviously hate that this has happened. Have been in a state of terror. Dr. M is optimistic and encouraging , states that I will live as long as my cohort of 91 year old women and wrote in the aftervisit summary, “ I offered that overall survival for several years after diagnosis of breast cancer metastatic to bones isanticipated.”4 -
Puffin passed, too? Must have been when I took a vacation from the board. Her travels were amazing.
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We are devastated to learn of Illinoislady's (Jackie's) passing. Thank you @betrayal for letting us know of this sad news.
We've added Jackie to our In Memoriam thread. She has been such an integral part of our community here; she will be very greatly missed. Sending gentle hugs and wishes of comfort to all of her friends and family.
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Puffin, I totally enjoyed her birding & travels, it seems she went quickly. Jackie, I think down played how much was going on medically. I thought her DH would go before her, as she spoke of his illnesses. Goldie, I read her posts on drinking and she seemed to have a strong will to keep going. I’ve shed a tear over each of these ladies.
Keywest, dang it! After everything you’ve been through. Big HUGS to you.
We’re in Ballyshannon today. I’m not sure why we’re here, except our traveling companion is meeting up with his cousin. The town is pretty dead. Multiple restaurants were closed. Stores closed at 6 as well. We ended up at a pub and eating wood fired pizza, in Ireland UGH. Next door at an “off license” place, Dicey Reilly’s, the guys grabbed some beers to take back. The owner mentioned places close at 6, not enough staffing to keep them open. I told him we have the same issue in the states.
Tomorrow I’m hoping to drop off traveling companions at their family home, and get to Belleek. I love their pottery. I don’t have my eye on anything specific, but something small will make me happy.
Ballyshannon is the birth place of Rory Gallagher. Who just so happens to have been my SO’s favorite rock/blues guitarist.
He was extremely happy to see the statue.
I’ve done laundry, our clothes are lying all over the place drying. I figure it will take 2 days to dry totally so I might as well jump on it now.
I hope you’re all doing well!
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Keywest - I’m so sorry to hear about the Stage 4 diagnosis. I’ll be thinking of you.
Cindy - enjoy the visit to Belleek. I have a few small pieces from my Mom’s trip to Ireland in the 1980’s. We didn’t make it to Belleek when we visited 3 years ago but I’m glad I have the pieces from my mom to cherish. She’s been gone 15 years and I still miss her.
Betrayal - hope you enjoy the family birthdays.
Very lazy day here. Temp was 89 with real feel of 95. I stayed inside with the A/C. We had a brief 10 minute storm shortly before dinner which seems to have cooled temps by a few degrees. I’m working on Shutterfly on a photo book from our 2019 trip to Cuba. I hope to finish this week. I have a few more photo books to make for Portugal and Iceland trips so I need to keep hustling along.Waving hello to all.
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Sandy, Illinoislady did post quotes on the political forum. I know of 3 spots where she posted them: here, political and on Illinois ladies facing BC. She might have posted elsewhere but they are the ones I am aware of. She had access to sites that posted quotes so that's why she was able to post them.
Keywestfan, sorry to hear the news but agree with your MO. Just keep on chugging along.
cindyny, love the photos especially the swans which happen to be my favorite birds. Missed going to Ballyshannon but after your description, I think I'll skip it.
I agree with what others have said about Jackie's health though whatever occurred had to have happened on 8/1 since her last post was on 7/31 and she was religious about posting daily. Whatever happened we may never know, and we have to accept what she provided about the details of her health. She was probably the most careful cardiac patient I have ever encountered with watching her salt intake, her meds, and her BP. The only thing I do know is that I will miss her, and know that it will take a really big person to fill her shoes.
I miss Puffin's posts about her bird travels but didn't know Lori. The loss of these ladies is sadly a part of life, but one we wish could happen later.
Took DS, DDIL, DGD, and DGSs' out to dinner at a Mexican restaurant. The food was excellent and the portions generous. The wait staff sang Feliz Cumpleanos to DGS in Spanish and he received a large ice cream cake as dessert. They had bought a bundt cake at Nothing Bundt Cakes for the home party. It was disappointing in size for what it cost. I think the icing was more plentiful than the cake. It was no more than 3 inches high and not what I would want for a cake. My bundt cakes are at least 6 inches high. He wanted Pokemon cards for presents and received quite a few. I am taking him out for lunch on Monday and maybe school clothes shopping after. His parents are surprising him with breakfast at Shady Maple in Lancaster on Monday. He loves to eat there.
Taco, it sounds like you will have 2 dogs in the future and it is so kind of you to make room for Bella.
Hope everyone had a great day.
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Keywestfan, I have been on Letrozole for 3 years with no side effects. I hope you will have a similar experience.
Goldie used to terrify me with her drives in bad weather on the north rim.
I will miss Jackie. This is my main thread so we better keep it going.
Sandy, I am in awe of your moving in and out and back in. You are so organized. Its wonderful your HK is able to come and help you.My last scans had a little worry so I’m very anxious about the next ones on Aug 26. Not sure why I let them book me on a Monday when the awesome French bakery across the street isn’t open.
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Dental appointment was tedious but painless. No shots necessary. Turns out it wasn't the tooth that broke, but rather a bit of the porcelain on a gold crown fractured off (most likely from years of nervous bruxism). So it was removed and I was fitted for a zirconium crown. Pricey, but it's nearly indestructible. Should be ready in 3 weeks, but that runs me smack dab up against the move-out from and cleanup of Lincolnwood. I'm playing Fox Valley Folk Fest on Labor Day, so the crown will be the next day—can combine it with my regularly scheduled cleaning. Speaking of which, my dentist said my gums looked "spectacular" and that I should tell Bob and rub it in (he's not as conscientious about flossing as I am—he brushes in the morning; I brush every time I have to put my retainer back in after eating or drinking anything but water or white wine. (The retainer helps me politely decline the samples at Costco & Whole Foods, because taking it out and putting it in its case would gross people out). Built-in diet discipline!
The tedium was the endless bite-grind-remove-drill cycle till the temp acrylic crown sat just right for my bite. The retainer doesn't fit over it, but we were able to cut that molar off the tray because it's not one of the teeth being straightened.
Groombar is coming to give the cats their mani-pedis around noon. They insist on doing it in their van in our driveway—the only thing they'l do inside the house is "help secure" the cats. Earlier this evening I put the carriers out, doors open. To my chagrin, tiny Roxy decided to make herself at home in BangBang's larger carrier; and Bang will not allow herself to be shoehorned into Roxy's little carrier. May set up the cloth carrier and see if Bang will go for it. No way she'll want Roxy's smaller carrier. I bought some Jackson Galaxy "Welcoming Change" drops/spray—will put some on my hands and pet her, and spray the inside of her carrier . Meanwhile, she's been demanding play sessions several times a day now.
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Keywestfan, I'm sorry to learn of your stage 4 diagnosis. It sounds like you have excellent doctors. Good luck on your treatment.
Connie and I were personally acquainted. We met on bc.org. One summer dh and I drove to Fargo to visit with Connie and her dh, Lew, who was quite a character. They were segway riders. Lew gave us lessons, and we rode their segways in a big empty parking lot. They lived close to NDSU and Lew was a volunteer in the science dept. He died in a tragic (and unnecessary) accident, falling from the roof of their little house. Connie was devastated but carried on. She moved to a senior housing place and took over much of the care of the flower beds. Her interests were birding and photography. She took photos of old grave markers and posted them online for the benefit of people doing research on family members searching for graves. I was so happy for her that she went on her birding trips. We met a couple of times for lunch after that initial meeting. I admired her resilient nature. After the last trip, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and didn't live long. I believe she was in her late 70's.
I've recovered from the shock of Jackie's passing. I, too, now believe her heart issues were worse than I realized. An obvious clue was her daughter and son-in-law moving in to lend support. They had moved in during a previous period and the living arrangement didn't work. The decrease in her activity level was another clue. I wish her dh well.
My bc.org acquaintance with Lori/Goldie was fairly brief but I greatly admired her spirit. She was very close to a niece in MI who had children. Lori posted pictures of one of the children, a little girl, who was adorable. Lori bought a charming little house in MI to be close to her family and soon after moving there passed. She and her dh had built their off the grid AZ home. Then he died. She was emotionally attached to the property but her health was too bad for her to continue living there.
I feel privileged to have shared some life experiences with Connie, Jackie, and Lori. All three are missed by their bc.org friends.
Today dh and I plan to transport the bikes to one of the small towns on the paved biking trail and bike to the next town and then back. It's supposed to be a nice day with the high in 70's. Today will be our last day of tending to the owners' three cats. The owners should be returning today or tonight after their two-week getaway. The cats are little trouble, and we haven't minded looking after their basic needs.
Cindy, you reminded me that we have a coffee set from Ireland. DH's parents gave it to us many years ago. They purchased it in Ireland on a trip there. I'll have to examine it when I get home. It was probably from a gift shop for tourists. It has a pitcher and pretty small cups and saucers, the color mainly blue with some white. More decorative than useful.
Hoping everyone has a good Sunday.
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Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.
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Today we met up with our traveling companions cousin who lives here. Very lovely people, and their home was beautiful as well. They were going to tour to the great grandparents home, which no longer stands but they’d be able to see where they came from.
We took off for a nearby beach, Tullan Strand. It’s a beautiful spot, with what looks like miles of walking paths high above the Atlantic Ocean. My toe is standing up but without my orthotics in my sneakers, the right foot is too big; we still got in 3 miles.
From there, all wind blown, we went to the Belleek visitors center. I ended up buying all my travel gifts there. They have a lovely gift selection, with crystal and jewelry as well.
Photos don’t want to post so I’m shutting down for the nite. It’s been in the 60’s and ok weather. Tonight after dinner rain came down good, my SO had to change out of his wet shirt as soon as we got in.
Hoping you all have a great day!
And yes, I thought of Jackie sitting up on those cliffs looking out at the Atlantic. ❤️
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Was able to get out today to plant the ferns I had dug up on Thursday. I had about 8 buckets with ferns in them and some were quite large. DH was helping weed the hill in front of the house where I wanted to plant them. I weeded as well to clear spaces where the ferns could go. Objective is to get the shady side of the hill to naturalize with ferns whereas the other side was landscaped earlier. They had mulched this section, but the weeds took over in the fenced area so we will have to weed it again. It is very dry so I had to water the ferns which had dried up a bit. They will bounce back in a few days.
DD and DSIL came to help with the hill and hopefully they can help complete the fencing on the azalea bed. DH and I got about 1/3 of it done before we ran into a logistical problem with the slope and fencing that did not want to curve. We will have to cut the fence and piece it rather than curve it.
I will heat up the spaghetti sauce I made for dinner and there are meatballs and sausage in it. Just need to reheat and cook the spaghetti. Easy peasy meal..
Needed a shower since it is warm at 80 degrees but not as humid as it is supposed to get this week. However, it was enough to make you sweat buckets. The new sweat band works well and keeps the sweat from my eyes.
Hope everyone had a great day.
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