Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?

I like pumpkins and enjoy seeing a big collection of them in their natural state, even on a farmer's lawn. The supermarkets here have nice big ones for what seems like a reasonable price. I've been tempted to buy a couple but haven't. When I did buy one some years back and set it by the front door, I forgot about it and it rotted in place. A yucky mess. If I had deer nearby like Betrayal, it would seem more worthwhile.

We've had some light rain today. It was so nice to see water coming from the sky. I'm hoping for more. The dampness must be heavenly for the poor shrubs and trees suffering from drought.

Hope your SO's colonoscopy is reassuring, Cindy. I had two with no polyps and decided not to have any more.

I baked a loaf of whole grain bread with Einkorn ancient grain flour this morning. It wouldn't win a prize at the state fair but I will enjoy a slice for breakfast toast each day and stop buying bread for that purpose. We both rarely eat sandwiches now.

Happy weekend to all.

No rain here for a few more days anyway. It’s super sunny and all of 46.

Robot vacuum just stopped. Sometimes it indicates via a sound that it’s done, but continues on away from the docking station. I’ve gone and picked it up before, just to get rid of the constant white noise it produces.

Laundry awaits me, but not much on the agenda for today. I could pack a suitcase full of summer clothes, things I know I won’t be wearing here, but will be taking to FL. I’ll see what the day brings.

Tonight I’m taking my niece to an Autumn Glow festival. I think it’s along the lines of Chinese lanterns but more than just lanterns. HA! I’ll take pictures, I think easier to see than to verbalize. It will get us out for 2 hours, drive there & walking around, and I enjoy her company.

Have a good day!

Storm Melissa has canceled outstrip in Turks and Caicos. We had an excursion planned, but will receive a refund. Proceeding directly to Puerto Rico where our excursion had previously been canceled by the provider. They are offering substitutes, but had done them on a prior trip. So we'll just walk around. The last time we were here it was after the hurricane and so many of the shops were closed. It will be interesting to see if they have returned.

The passengers on boarded today were griping about missing Turks and Caicos and blaming the Captain. Thus is a week long trip forbtgem so I can understand from that person I active, but when you book a cruise during hurricane season, there are bound to be itinerary changes. We ended up sailing late because one passenger decided to cancel after boarding. Really inconsiderate since it delayed sailing for the rest of us.

Have a good week everyone.

Taco

loving all the photos everyone! It’s been sooo rainy here that I’ve decided to not d3corate. At all. Well at work I will. I’m working Halloween and going to dress up as a Ravenclaw. I got the cape at a second hand shop a few years ago for a steal of a deal. Tried on my white shirt and it still fits. Phew. I have a scarf, tie, and a wand. I will post a photo when I’m dressed up. Lol. Two procedures I’m waiting on. Oh three. How can I forget that CT scan of my lungs That still hasn’t happened. Phoning the cancer centre today to squawk.
apparently it’s international black cat day. Ziggy wants to join in so here’s a few photos of him. Also a comic for the season.

Autumn Glow - it was very nice! Super cold as it’s next to the Mohawk River. We enjoyed strolling and seeing it all.

My grandniece in the middle of it, but hard to see.

There was a giant bounce platform, big circle swings that were light up, as well as 2 seesaws. But alas, we’re too old for any of that. A magician show, a few booths selling items, cotton candy shaped like picachu (spelling?) and other type animals. Food was limited to chicken and dumplings. They could have had so much more grab and go foods but didn’t.

It’s one of those things that is very nice to see, but I don’t think I’d need to go back - unless grandkids were in town.

Gf dh was released from the hospital tonight. Fingers crossed he stays home!

My cousin stopped by tonight and I had a new bathroom faucet installed. You don’t know how bad your old one was until the feel of the smooth ease of turning on the new faucet. Haha. We leave in 9 days. I’ll forget all about it until we’re back in May and it will be new again.

SO was seen by the PA at the gastroenterologist office today. They got him in for the colonoscopy on Wednesday at 7 AM. But you have to be there at 6 AM. She said no one wants that appointment. He has to drink prep at 5 pm, 1 am, 4 am! Now we know why no one wants it. For him to get in before we leave, he had to accept it.

That’s it. It’s 39 right now, going down to 32 overnight. Meaning the hill towns around us will definitely be below freezing.

Betrayal, our vacation spot for 10+ years was Puerto Rico. We’ve stayed all over the island. If you like coffee, PR has some great ones. Alto Vera is one I remember- you can grab it in any grocery store. Also, we’d grab souvenirs- tee shirts, etc, at Walgreens. And don’t forget the RUM! Don Q has a tasting right down by where the cruise ships come in. There is a brand rated as one of the top sipping rums in the world, the name escapes me but if you ask at a liquor store they’d know it. We’re hoping to be spending a week there in December for our 30th anniversary of the day we met. Love it there.

Stay warm & be well.

Cindy - keeping your SO in my thoughts for a good outcome on the colonoscopy

Taco - enjoy golfing.

Petite, we leave the heat on at 52 degrees for the duration while we’re gone. I turn the circuit breaker off to the water heater but I don’t drain anything. Ask your neighbors, they’d know more than me about returning in a few weeks. I know there are electric heating wires you can wrap a pipe in but I’m unsure if they’d be any help. Once you turn off the water heater and drain it, it will be a long time to fill & heat it back up.

Also I unplug anything that could be damaged by a power surge - except main tv w cable box, it requires updates so they say to leave it. I take batteries out of remotes. I set timers on an enclosed front porch light, and kitchen light over my sink. But that’s to make it look like someone is still here. Good luck!

I made it to the orthotic check, she made an adjustment. As I got out of my car I saw it was 10:17. Then I wondered was my appointment at 10:30, or was I supposed to leave my house at 10:30. Yup, turns out my appointment was for 11! No one was there and she took me.

Then we were back out at 12:30 for the dermatologist appointment. I got something non cancerous froze/burnt off my back. I can’t remember the name, but they can peel off, I just wanted it gone. SO was all good. We’re booked together again for next October.

I put in a new strike plate on our back porch door today. I giggle because I should have pre drilled the holes for the screws but didn’t, and one was in wonky I couldn’t get it out, and only in a tad further - isn’t a pretty installation but the door closes tightly and with 4 screws in the larger strike plate, I feel the door is more secure. At least I think so!

SO is prepping for his colonoscopy. I’m trying not to eat in front of him. We’ll be up at 5 AM, he’s supposed to to arrive at 6 AM. I’ll have to get out to start the car asap when we wake up, forecast is frost and fog.

Have a great night!

cundyny, most likely an actinic keratosis lesion. Quite common as we age and they can be unsightly. Good luck to SO with colonoscopy. I am glad to have finally timed out on having them. In a 2 year period, I had to do appreciate 5 times and it gets old fast.

petite1, I like how you are preparing your new cabin for more seasonal usage. I have nothing to offer as far as winterizing it, but agree with cindyny about the water heater. Can your neighbors offer any suggestions?

Taco, glad you are getting back to golf.

Carole, you certainly have been ambitious with gardening. I bet it looks great.

Canaryca t, fingers crossed that these procedures find nothing of concern.

harley07, DH has signed us up for a cruise ofbtge Norwegian fjords and the Arctic circle in 2027. It will be in the fall so hoping we can see the Northern lights.

Carlene, the jewelry manager, on our Brazil cruise has transferred to this ship. We became friends so it is good to seen her again.

We arrived early in San Juan tonight. We are not going ashore until tomorrow though. I will look at some of the shops/items you mentioned cindy. We did buy coffee in Guatemala and Costa Rica as gifts, but we'll see if we can find what you recommended.

Listening to classical musical played by a husband and wife. She plays.the.piano and he the cello. On the first leg of our cruise, it was 2 women from Ukraine. One played the piano and the other a violin. So far both groups have been spectacular. First set tonight was French composers and this second set is movie theme songs.

Hope everyone had a great day..Waving "hi" to everyone.

petite - I went to a NO Kings rally. Good luck winterizing the cabin.

Betrayal - Norway and Arctic Circle sounds fabulous in 2027!

Cindy - Autumn Glow looks wonderful. Good luck to you and SO tomorrow

I am following along. I need new orthotics. Those who wear them, how long before you need new ones? This has been two years, and I am back to wearing an ankle brace to get me through the time necessary for my appointment. That is in the city on the third, I will also have the cast sut off and a custom splint for my right hand.

Somehow I have gotten French as well as anglas in my word correct.

Still eager to get some sewing done. I got the coolest knives for cooking ..

Amazon.com: Right Angle Knife 2-Pack – Ergonomic L Shaped Knives with Serrated & Chopping Blades, Adaptive Kitchen Tools for Arthritis : Health & Household Tried the serrated one with my 100% whole wheat bread, but it didn't work. Will try a loaf of 33% ww.

Made some dill pickle flavored potato soup yesterday, and it is as good as ever.

Had my eyes checked this morning, and I am right on the line with cataracts. Next year they should be ready to pop.

OK. So now I just need to watch for the warning signs, rather than until I am in a world of pain from my hands to my toes. A bit much at once. I know they are expensive, and thankful my insurance pays for them. A bad sprain from thirty years ago, plus chemo, and probably a nerve lost in knee replacement.

Sandy, I'm also sorry to hear about your son's breakup. But glad for you that you're on the verge of being "back at home."

We have missed you on the What's for Dinner? forum but understand why you're too busy to post there.

It must be chilling to have ICE in operation in your neighborhood rather than just read articles and see coverage on tv.

I have had a pleasant day. My exercise class was great. A food trailer outside the YMCA was selling barbecue today so I called dh to ask if he'd like barbecue for lunch. He said he would so I bought him a meal with brisket chili and sides he likes, coleslaw and baked beans. I had the brisket chili, which was full of chunks of barbecued brisket and was very good. Brisket is my favorite barbecue meat, with chicken a close second.

Hope everyone else had a good Wednesday.

Wren, hoping the chemo is effective without bad SEs.

I need to get my flu shot and Covid booster shot. On different days.

Sunny outside this morning and cool, 53 degrees. Another nice day.